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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
KILLED IIs IR0THER.
Bullet Fired by Accident Lodged in
the Brnin

chnstiansburg, Va, May 6.-Robert Col
Inns, the 1i-year-old son OF II. r. Collins,
lost his life this afternoon. Robert and
his brother Edward, who Is H. were sent
to the woods TO do some chopping' and
had been gone but short time, when
Edward came running back crying that
he had shot his brother.
II was found that Robert had been shot
IN the right eye. The ball lodged in the
brain. causing instant death. Edward IL
so overcome with grief that he has not
been able 10 give an intelligent account Of
the accident.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
FREIGIIT CLAIM ASSOCIATION.
Officers Elected at the Convention al
Nashville.

Nashville, Tenn, May 6-The freight
claim association closed its session here
to-day. Chicago was selected as the next
place Of meeting. The following officers
were elected:
John Nlcol, Lehlgh Valley railroad,
president.
w. IL. Hancock, Union Pacific, first vice
president.
J.. c. Bruyn, Plant system, second vice
president.
w. =. Taylor, Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac, secretary and treas
urer.
G. c. Arnold, Cotton Belt, w. c. Winner,
Omaha, and r. l.. Russell, Philadelphia
and Reading, arbitrators
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
TRIPLE ALLIANCE RENEWED.
Germany, Austria and Italy Renew
Their Compact.

London, May 7-Dlspatchcs to the Daily
Mail from Rome say that the pact Of the
powers constituting the triple alliance
was renewed yesterday Thursday for a
period OF six years. The right TO with
draw, under the terms of the original
agreement, expired on May 6. and Ger
many has succeeded Ia persuading Italy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
globe SAVINGS 617K GONE.
New Hampshire Banks Apply for the
Appointment of "A Receiver.

Chicago, May GA bill has been fled in
the superior court to-day for n receiver
for the Globe Savings Bank. The COM
painants are New Hampshire banks,
which are holders Of bonds OF the Safety
Deposit Company. The officers OF the
Globe Deposit Company are Identical with
those OF the Globe Savings Bank The com.
pany, when II was organized, issued $50. 70
600 worth OF bonds secured by trust deed
on rs property. The vaults have been
closed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
Maher 90 Fisht sharkey.

New York, May G.-Peter Maher ana
Tom Sharkey have been matched for "a
bout In this vicinity on or about June 10.
The locality Of the battle ground will be
made pubic next Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
CHILDREN CRUSHED.
The Little ones Caught ON the Track
by Passenger Train.

Columbia. s. c., May Gas the engine
OF a passenger train turned a sharp curve
a mile from Edgeheld this evening the
engineer saw, fifty feet ahead, two chill
dren In the middle Of the track one OF
them asleep. He was helpless to check
his train. When It stopped the crushed
body OF James Blocker, 10 years old. was
found by the side Of the track. The other
child cannot be found All the engineer
Knows Is that tho engine passed over II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
MURDERER ESCAPES.
He Threatened 90 Spill More Blood ~
He GnIned His Liberty.

He Gained His Liberty.
Trenton. N. j., May 6.-Louis Phell, the
convicted murderer Of Christian Zaiss, or
vineland, escaped from the Trenton In,
sane Asylum to-day and has thus far
evaded capture Phell was sent to the
asylum from the pententlary. Some per-
sons believe that he feigned insanity while
In the prison 30 as to better his chances
OF escape. Before being sent 70 the pen.
itentiary Phell threatened 10 kill his Sis
ter-in-law, who lives IN Vinelhnd, and
also some court officials. IL is feared he
viii attempt 10 carry his threats into exc.
cution.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
SHORT or BAIT.
French Fishermen on New Found
land Seriously Embarrassed.

St.. Johns y. f., May G.-The operations
OF the French fishing fleet are seriously
embarrassed by the difficulty In procuring
bait on our coasts. OF the eighty French
vessels which left 81. Pierre last week for
the Grand Banks not more than half had
an adequate supply Of bait.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
AdmIrnI Mcnde nurIed.

Washington, May G.--Rear Admiral
Meade was buried az the national como-
terry al Arlington to-day after private ser
vices az the churches and at the grave.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
Cruiser BrooIlIyn Accented.

Washington, May 6.-The Secretary Of
the Navy has finally accepted the cruiser
Brooklyn upon the favorable report Of the
board which officiatcd at her official trial.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
SADLY BHREFT BY THE FIRE.

Count loses His Mother, sister,
Two Aunts and other Relatives.
Montreal, May G-The Comte do Bou-
thillies de Chavigny, whose residence is
at Ricnelieu, fifteen miles from this city,
has been sadly bereft by the Bazaar de
Charlie fire in Paris. Among the victims
of that terrible catastrophe were the
comte's mother, sister, two aunts and sew
eral Of his more distant relatives.
In the list of those, who perished in the
Paris fire was the name of Countess de
Nun. Friends of the family I'm this city,
after telegraphing condolences were re-
joiced to receive a message from Count
de Nun reading: News happily false;
all saved.
Paris, May 6.--Mlle de Chevilly and the
Vicomtesse d'Avencoe have succumbed to
the injuries they received while escaping
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
EARTmaUAKE IN CAROLINA.
The shock Accompanied by "a Rum.
bling Noise.

Columbia, s. G.. May GA distinct
shock Of earthquake was felt tonight at
s:l5 o'clock at Eike, Williston, Biackvilie
aud Wagners, towns In BarnwAl county.
A rumbllng noise accompanied it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07
TRUSTS FIGHT ON STREET.
The Case Argued I'm the United states
Court of Appeals.

Richmond. Va, May 6.-The case Of the
American Tobacco Company VS.. Thomas
Street WIS argued bsfore tho United
NJ. B. Phillips OF New York, and Charles
$. Strlngfelow, for the company, and
John Rutherford and Roswell Page and
gubnittcd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07

Athens, May 6, p. m.-Fighting is pro-
ceeding between the Turks and Greek
forces at Velestno. 1t is presumed that
the Turks noticing that Gen. Smolenski,
was preparing to retreat, attacked him
in force. The Turks have burned two viii
lages
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-07

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02
THE PErERsBURG COUNCIL.
They Abandon Street Improvement for thu
More LIN portnnI Demand for Water.

PETERSBURG. VA. October 1.-Spe-
cial-The City Council tonight appoint.
ed j. NJ. Quicke, f. NJ. Green and L. A..
Goodwin to represent the city at the an
nual stockholders meeting OF the Nor
folk and Western railroad at Roanoke on
the 18th.
n. T. Patteson and George j. Seay
were elected delegates TO represent this
city at the fourth annual convention OF
the American Society Of Municipal I'm
provements. which begins at Nashville,
Tenn. on the 9Th instant.
Mr. Patteson. chairman OF the Water
Committee. informed the Council that the
committee was taking steps looking to
furnishing the city with a full supply Of
water.
Mr. r. w Collier, chairman Of the
Street Committee presented 10 the Coun-
ell n report relative TO the paving Of
Sycamore street with vitrihed brick at a
cost Of sif33LSi. In view Of the fact that
the question Of water Is such an import
ant one at this time the matter OF paving
Sycamore street was indefinitely post.
poned.
The report OF the Port Warden shows
the value Of inward freight for the port
OF Petersburg for the past quarter was
$50 $3.50. and the value Of outward freight
500 100 ..ii
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02
A NEW PACING RECORD,
STAR POINTER GOES A MILE IN
200 ~ A RACE.
The Great Feat Accomplished mt SPRING.
field, Ill.-The Weather Intensely
Hot-staIlion Record Broken.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Oct. LIN race
that was witnessed by at least oo'vo
people, Star Pointer on the Illinois state
Fair Ground this afternoon, not only
maintained his reputation as the king OF
PAGERS. by beating Joe Patchen, but ne
also lowered the worlds pacing record
in n race by half a second, making
mile in 200 1-2, the record in race hav-
ing been 2:01, which Star Pointer made
Saturday September 10th. at Indiana
polls. when he defeated Joe Patchen.
Star Pointer was greeted with tremen-
dous cheering by the assembled thou-
sands. as he passed under the wire In the
third heat and the announcement or the
lowering of the worlds pacing record IN
a race was received with tumultuous ap-
plause.
The record for 1897. for stations. was
also broken by William Penn, in the first
heat Of the free-for-all trot, he making
the milo in 2:7 3D.
The weather was intensely hot and
scores of men and women Of the thou
sands, who had stood I'm the sun along
the race track for hours with the mer-
curry 81 degrees in the shade, tainted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02

ALTON. VA. oct. 1.-Speclal.-The late
prOtracted meetings al Hebron Baptlst
church added four additional members 70
those baptised last week IN McSregoI ;
pond. They were immersed IN the lake
at Alton last Lords day.
Ii Is all apples up this way. In many or
the larger orchards. notably Snerrard s..
near Alton. the Royal Orchard on the
mountain top. The old Paul place near
Greenfield and Waylands beyond SlauSn-
ters as many as forty TO nifty hands, an
cOlOrs and ages. are pickeEs. The packing
is in greater part done by experts brought
on here by fruit buyers from the North
The paul place. as it IS called the home
Of the late Captain Paul. OF TINS county
has been purchased by Mr. John q.
Spotts. Jr. who will build on the planta-
ton and remove there from Avon IN the
DR.. n. w. williams father OF Mrs.
Spots will reside with them.
Mr. T. W. Goodl0e. merchant at Alton.
who resides about a mile down the valley
had his fine riding nor and sadie sloieh
from his stable last night. No clue 70 the
thief was left, but Ii Is supposed 10 nave
been done by a white tramp seen In the
vicinity late IN the evening
Telegrams have been sent 10 various
places to appreheud the man and morse.
Miss Mamie Meyers. OF Waynesbor0,
will teach for the session at Rev. IL. Is.
HawthOrne's.
Mr.. Johnnie HAYS. who has been i'll so
long. is just beginnine IN walk 49,
Mr.. John Goodman and sister who nave
been visiting al Redlands, returned 10
Amherst yesterday.
NJ. Harry Antrim. OF Lyndhurst who
was a guest OF Mrs. Turner'S. returned
home accompanied by his brother-in-law
Mr. Emmett Smith. Of Atlanta.
Mr.. John Roach Stratan, OF Mercer Uni
versty Ga. who won the intercollegiate
oratorical medal last month over the
other leading Georgia Southern Colleges.
is expected here on a visit. The judges
for this contest were John w. Daniel, OF
Virginia: DR. A. A. Curry, president or
the Boston School OF Oratory; Hon. Hoke
Smith. of Georeia. Rev. J. h. Hawthorne
and others Mr.. stratan has a wide fame
as a lecturer. and is called the "South's
Second Grady" He IS the son Of the
late Rev. DR.. II. H. Stratan and cousin OF
linda Barton HAYS the authoress; wEose
guest at Chestnut Ridge he will be dur
ing his STAY in Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02

Tho second night of the engagement
of the Manhattan stock Company at the
Academy last evening was devoted 70
the presentation Of strong and famii-
lar plav. "a Celebrated Case, from
the French Of D'Ennery.
II was well received by the audience
which was numerous, and the abundant
nothetic scenes. and dramatic situations
of the piece were creditably brought
out by the actors. who made the most
Of them.
Miron LeiHngwell was the Jean Re
maud" and Miss Coleman was cast for
"Madelaine." his wife with the full
strength Of the company in the long list
Of characters.
The bill to be presented this afternoon
is the romantic Southern comedy drama
'.Wife for Wife" by John A. Stevens
depicting life I'm New orleans The story
Of the plav t. one Of love, hate. treachery,
revenge and Justification. Although deal
ing with these different characters OF
human nature. the piece sparzles and
comedy predominates.
In the evening the company will pre-
sent for their last performance the de-
lightful English comedy drama Rose
dale" made famous by Lester Wallack.
II is a play II admirable construction,
fun Of sparkling comedy, with incident
and dramatic situation. The company
are carefully cast, and the play will
be deliberately mounted with special
scenic effects as we'll as handsomely cos
tuned
At the matinee to-day "Wife for wife"
will be given, and tonight "Rosedale."
q delightful and sterling play. will be
presented, CLOSING the engagement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02
FLYER IN CKLENBURG.
He Speaks Both Noon and NiGht-Makes a
Fine Impression.

BOyDTON, VA, oct. Especial
Major j. Hoge Tyler, candidate for Gov
crnor. was here yesterday. G. j. Faulkner
and Judge w. +. Homes entertained him
at their homes while here Unfortunately.
the State committee had only announced
that ne would speak I'm 'Mecklenburg."
q county sixty miles long, forty miles
wide. and with several important towns,
without designating any point.
People had no notice that he would
speak here, and consequently, while the
crowd was good. It was not a fifth as
large as II would have been with proper
notice.
Some forty or fifty ladies occupied seats
Immediately in front of the speaker.
His repertoire Of anecdotes captured the
crowd. the ladies especially.
Inspired by their presence he drifted
into poetry, and attempted TO quote some
OF his own, TO which he had feelingly
alluded
lie reverted briefly to the tariff and a
comparison of the different bills, defended
the Wilson bill, and said If It had not
been for the protection it gave the poor
they could not have subsisted till now.
The school question was given a passing
notice. and what the Democratic party
had done in that direction was empha-
sized. Touching upon what the Democrat
ic party OF the state had done for the
manned and decrepid Confederate sol
diers, he grew grandy pathetic and his
impassiOned patriotic oratOry burst upon
;he audience like a meteor on a dark
night.
once again he stirred the audience in
every fibre while detailing the horrors
Of trusts and combines OF how they
were threatening the liberties Of the peo-
pie; eliminating with the remark when
they have accomplished their purpose
they will have accomplished the destruc-
ton Of American liberty"
Having spoken about an hour, he closed
with the announcement that he would
speak again at night
At the second speaking the courthouse
was well filled with ladies. gentlemen and
a few colored voters This time he was
handsomely introduced by Ar. r. b.
Goode, who availed himself of the OPP
portunity 10 make some severe structures
on the course of Governor OFerrall.
Coming forward amid a ripple of APP
plause, Major Tyler said he thought the
ticket might suit everybody-"it had a
black-headed man, "a red-headed man.
and a bald-headed mana ticket which
should please the most fastiduOus." AL
iuding to Mr.. Montague. he called him
the man with a golden head and a
silver tongue" This speech was along
the line of the morning one though dill
ferent. and by far the best OF the two
efforts. Both were sandwiched with anec-
dotes. applied in each instance. The i'm
preston he made was good. not only
with the party. but with the Republicans
and Populists as well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02
pErIEsB0KG's TOBACCO YEAR.
The Republican Convention at Waveri
Made Two Nominations.

PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. L-SpeciaL-
The tobacco year ended to-day. Inc
number Of hogsheads Inspected during
the year was $50. inspected hogsneaos
on hand al. hogsheads on hand Tor IN
spection IA, sales Of loose s.3i5,6s2 POUNDS.
The number OF hogsheads Inspected lor
October !, 1896 to October /, 1885 were
Ass: inspected hogsheads on mana go
hogsheads on hand for inspection li'
sales Of loose 6.462. OS9 pounds.
From all accounts the Republican leg
islative convention held at Waveriy last
night TO nominate a candidate for the
LEGISLATURE for the counties OF sussex
and Greensvlle. was a most interesting
one. IL was after ] o'clock this morning
before the convention adjourned, The
convention, IL is learned, made TWO nom
nations, the nominees being Mr.. X. ID.
Terrell. Of Sussex county, and negro
named Knox Of Greenesville. Mr.. Tench
who has recently been appointed post
master at Jarratts, Sussex county, claims
that he Is the regular nominee OF the
convention and that he will receive the
support OF the Republicans OF the two
counties.
Mr.. r. ID. Tench entered upon the dis
charge OF his duties at Jarratts to-day
He has appointed as his assistant Miss
Mary Bourgeois.
Lucy, aged about seven years, little
daughter of Mr.. w. II. Edwards. resid-
ing on Tabb street. fell over the baius-
tiers at its parents residence this morn
ing striking on her head and receiv-
ing painful injuries.
During the past month the police OF
Petersburg made 1862 arrests.
The clerk OF the Hastings Court issued
during the month of September p mar
riage licenses-nine white and thirteen
colored and admitted to record thirty
seven deeds.
The congregation of Washington-Street
NJ r. church expect TO occupy the audi
torium of their church, which has re-
Gently been much repaired, on next sun
day morning. The Improvements which
have been made cost about $500.
The October term Of the Hastings
Court promises to be quite an interest
ing one. There are several damage
suits TO be heard.
Judge Mullen told me this morning that
he expected that his court would be in
session continuously for about four
weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02

races to-day he swelled up his record 10
sixty-one first prizes The weather was
fair: track good. Summary
one Mile, handicapped Schade'
scratch. first; Jack Nelms, 80 yards, sec
ond. John Hanna. Is yards. third; Frank
Vines. $50 yards fourth. Time, 2:22.
one Mile. Novice-T. A. Franklin frst'
f. ID. Carper, second; Louis Webb, third.
Time. 1904.
Half Mile, Open-F'red Schade, George
town. first: Jack helms, Petersburg, Va
second; John Hanna, Roanoke, Va, third.
Time, los
Quarter of a Mile. Roanoke Champion
ship-Joseph Hanna. first; John Hanna
second; II. Parkinson, third. Time, "a
u seconds.
Tnree Mile, HANDICAPPED schade'
scratch. first: Jack Nelms, l65 yards. sec
ond: II. scnoffner 325 yards third; c. \.
simpson. $50 yards, fourth. Time, Z min
utes II seconds. State record.
one Mile. open inal-Fred Schade,
nrst. lack helms. second; Joseph Hanna,
third. Time, minutes 10 seconds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02

The convention which nominated Geo.
Fred. Williams for Governor OF Massa-
chusetts. adopted a platform which IL Is
reasonable TO suppose was dictated by
him. We call IL a convention through
courtesy. though il exhibited rather more
Of the characteristics OF an unlawful as
sembly. Much Of the platform IS in the
nature OF n stump speech delivered by n
man who has no knowledge OF his sub
ject.
The platform. o. course. declares In IA
vor OF the free coinage Of silver at 10 TO
/. But the stump speech added to this
says:
THE demand for silver would be so
enormous and the demand for gold so
reduced that the two would meet and
remain at a parity. and the paralyzing
battle OF the standards cease and the
world enter upon period OF assured
prosperity"
Nothing in 'he history Of the United
States or the world justifies such an as
sertion as this. II was not the opinion
OF Jefferson, the father OF Democracy.
who devoted much research 10 ascertain
the commercial ratio between gold and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02
OBITUARY,
~
Mr.. II. VI. Hardawav.

At a quarter before o'clock last even
ing Mr.. II. NJ. Hardaway died at his
home No. l6 south Laurel street
Mr.. Hardaway was a victim of Brights
disease. and for four weeks ne had vainly
struggled against the ravages Of the
dread malady.
He leaves a wife and one little chld.
Mr.. Hardaway was forty-four years Of
age and was a native Of Cumberland
county. Va. For many years ne has
lived in this city. being formerly employ
ed by Messrs. +. b. Robertson q Co,
and at the time Of his death he was
ok-keeper for the firm Of 7. w. Wood
& Sons.
lie was a man OF stern rectitude and
high moral character and was esteemed
by a wide circle Of friends and acquaint-
ances.
He was a member OF the Seventh
Street Christian church.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02
An IN STRATGHTHEATS.
The Events mt Pimlico Too Easily Won TO
be Interesting.


BALTIMORE, oct. 1.-Get-away day at
Pimlico was characterized by rather unin-
teresting racing, the winner in every case
landing the big end of the purse in
straight heats and with perfect ease.
Judge Cox fell at the first turn in the
third heat OF the 2:s5 class and did not
finish, but this had no effect upon the re-
suit
The steeplechase resulted in n fairly
close finish between Mr.. J. NICK. Merri-
mans Harry HarwoOd. ridden by Mr.. Ty-
son. and that old campaigner Empress.
ridden by Mr.. Spencer. OF the other
starters, Calendar fell at the fourth jump
and Billy BE D.. at the seventh. neither Of
them finished. No injury was done TO the
riders The attendance was the best OF
the meet and the weather was again per-
feet. Results:
2:22 Class, Trottng-tTwo heats trotted
on Thursday
Othello won three straight heats.
Best time, 216 Il
Mike, Germa. Bonnatell. Little Nance.
Minnie Rysdyke, Marie. Internal, Pearl
J. Maude II, and Idlewis. also started.
2:S5 Glass. Trotting-Dress Goods won
three straight heats.
Best timef 216 IL.
Daytime. Cleorice. Valeo. jamie s. Polly
Hanks. Onycha Wilkes. Prince Wilkes,
and Judge Cox also started.
200 Glass. 1rotting-Albert G won three
straight heats.
Best time PIG 10.
Little lobe. Vic Wood. Nominee. Little
Dance. X-Troth. Wood Chief, King Brine.
and Commercial Girl also started.
2:lO Glass. Pacing-Effie Powers won
three straight heats
Best time, 211 IA.
o. NJ c., Red Silk. and Princess NJ, also
started.
Steeplechase. full course. about two and
quarter miles. gentlemen ridders-Harry
Harwood first Empress second. Calendar
and Billy BE d. unplaced No time taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02

He Has Toned Down His Calamity Cry.
Montague speaks

DANVILLE, VA, oct. l-Special.-Ma-
jor j. Hoge Tyler spoke here tonight 10
a crowd that comfortably He'd the Acad-
envy of Music. The Major threshed over
a lot OF old straw. and spent the most
Of his time discussing national Issues. lie
attributed all the evils Of past years 20
the financial system, and that he con-
demned in strong terms.
He touched but lightly on state issues.
He toned his calamity howl down some
what. and admitted that prosperity had
struck around In spots. that he, as a
farmer and wheat raiser. had felt its
touches, and that there was some evil
dence OF IL In Danville. Richmond. Roa-
noke and about in spots. but denied that
IL was entitled 10 the general and that
IL had not reached all quarters. and that
much of 1t was lacking.
Mr.. Montague spoke a few minutes after
Major Tyler had concluded, and all was
over before the clock struck 10. Major
TYLER reached here from Mecklenburg
county at $3.50 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02

The Committee on Streets at its last
meeting. against the protest OF counsel
for the company. decided to recommend
TO the Council that the Richmond city
Railway Company be required to use tar
in relaying it's tracks on Main street be-
tween Eighth and Fourteenth.
IL is understood that Captain Guigon
win contest the matter in the Council
Monday night and that work on the line
will be suspended until the point is set
tied.