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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-11-05
.HANNAkOT NEARLY SAFE YET,
Close Counties Where Democrats Are
Probably Elected,

Are Being Held Back by the Repub.
lican Managers Best of Reasons
to Suspect Fraud and an Effort TIC
Change the Real Complexion of
the Legislature-Fewer than 80
Votes Properly CAST Would Have
Put Hanna Out of the Race One
Republican Who viii Not Put on
Hanna's Collar The Latest From
Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-11-05

WASHINGTON. November 4.-For West
Virginia-Increasing cloudiness in the
morning, followed by showers Friday af-
ternoon and night; warmer; southeasterly
winds.
For Western Pennsylvania-Threa tening
and probably light showers; cooler Friday
night; increasing southerly winds, brisk
to high on the lakes Friday.
For Ohio-Threatening weather with
showers; colder in western portion: in
creasing southerly winds. becoming wes-
terry; brisk to high on the lake
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-11-05
The Weather.

c. Schnepf the Opera House drug
gist made the following observations
of the temperature yesterday: a. m.
Al; 8 a. m, As; II m, Sc; p. m, SO; z
p. m, So Weather fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-11-05
A SPANISH REPORT.

Havana, November Alt was an
nounced from Spanish headquarters to-
day that detachment of troops be-
longing to the Asturias battalion. VIZ
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-11-05
WILL DEMAND AN EXPLANATION

Weyler VIII BE Permitted to Make the In
tent of His Remarks Clear to the Cab
met.
Madrid, November AT the meet
ing of the Spanish cabinet yesterday
it was decided to demand an explana-
ton from Gen. Weyler of the remarks
he made in his farewell address on
leaving Havana on Sunday last.
Previous to embarking on board the
steamer Monsterrat, which conveyed
him to Spain, Gen. Weyler received a
deputation of autonofHists, and in his
address to them he said, in part:
My release from my post and re-
sponsibilities did not surprise me- |
had expected it from the time of the
death or Senior Canovas, not believing
that any political leader would be
strong enough to sustain me when the
United States and the rebels were to-
gether constantly demanding that
Spain should come to a settlement.
count it an honor to have been ioenti
fed with the local Spanish party, But
the policy which | have followed was
not adopted in obedience to any DO
ilt1cal party but for what it represent
ed on behalf of my country Before
came | was well aware of the patriotic
conduct of the volunteers, and since
my arrival | have often seen It illus
trated. | have repeatedly advised The
Spanish party not to be intimidated,
but TO make known to the home gov
eminent the outcome of the reforms
which have been put in force AS for
the future, offer myself and shall al
ways hold myself in readiness, 10 serve
the party aiming to retain CuDa for
Spain
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-11-05


Columbus, o., November 4.-The
publication of movement to form
combine among anti-Hanna members
of the Legislature and the Democratic
members to defeat Hanna for the
United States Senate, has caused quite
a sensation in political circles. 1t is
claimed that there was factional
treachery during the campaign, and
that with no more of margin than
five or six on joint ballot. enough Re-
publican members can be found to so
with the Democratic members to elect
Governor Bushnell or some other Re-
publican than Mr.. Hanna to the Sem
ate. 1t is stated that there have been
frequent conferences ON this PROPOSE
ton, and that it may cause sensa-
tional session of the Legislature.
Senator Hanna was endorsed by the
lest Republican State convention for
Senator the same as Senator Foraker
was endorsed two years ago, and will
therefore have no opposition for the
caucus nomination, but it is said that
efforts will be made to keep enough
Republicans out of the caucus to de-
feat. him for election.
While the Republican plurality In
the State ticket exceeds 2S,0e0. the
vote on the Legislative ticket is al
most as close as IL could be. For this
reason there is still unusual anxiety at
the State Headquarters of both parties.
The Republicans etill claim that the
Legislature stands 70 Republicans to
20 Democrats on joint ballot for SEN
ator, and that theirS candidates for
representatives in three of the close
counties have been elecfN(y the fol-
lowing pluralities: Dela Q county,
30; Wood county, As; Nd % county.
So; a total of 142 i4 the tnuralities
of these three counties. a change OF
~ votes properly Distribute In these
three counties woul1 therfore have
turned the result in he LeAlat're bX
giving these three &erss0ati
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
OUR DRUMMERS MEET.
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE T. r
A. OF VIRGINIA HELD HERE.
Mr.. SAUNDERS ELECTED PRESIDENT
business Session Lasted -Four Hours,
and Many Matters Were Consider
ed-Major RawIey Submits His Re-
port.
port.

The annual convention of the virginia
Division of the Travellers Protective AS
sociatton of America was held here yes
terday. The body assembled in the Cham
ber of Commerce at 1890 O'Clock, and
after having been in session for four
hours and completed its work. adjourned.
Four posts were represented at the con-
yentionARichmond Petersburg, Danville,
and Lynchburg-and about thirty dele
gates were present.
Major ]. W. Rawley, the first vice.
president, presented his annual report,
which showed that the association had
grown numerically and financially during
the past year.
Several other reports were submitted,
but none of them were of special impor-
tance. The convention concluded its
labors by the election Of officers for the
ensuing year, and honored Mr.. C. w.
Saunders, of this city, with the Office of
president.
CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
In the absence Of President Redd,
Major j. w. Rawley raped the conven-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
PORTSMOUTH'S FIRES.
ONE OF THE SUSPECTS coSvrssnn
TO AN OFFICER.
HoW THE TORCH MAS APPLIED.
Places the Responsibility ON uisa-
self and One Other Mana De~
Hberate Proceeding-Refuscs To nj.
vuigc the Motive.

NORFOLK, VA, May 1.-(speciai.)-.
The origin Of the great fire that swept
portsmouth on the night OF March nth
last, destroying st. Pauls Catholic church
and thirty-fiye other buildings. ts no
longer mystery. j. Edward CrIsmond.
a citizen Of Portsmouth. has told what
he knows. and fastens upon himself and
Ellis Jobson the responsibility for the
crime. Both men have been under ar.
rest for some time. Yesterday Cr.smond
was brought into court, as counsel was
to argue motion to admit him to bail.
This proceeding, however, was prevented
by the counsel for the prosecution intro
ducing Deputy-Sheriff Abbott, who stated
that he was sent for by the prisoner yes-
terday morning and when he went into
the cell. In the city jail, Crismond asked
him when he was to be hung, and imme-
diately said he would tell all he knew
of the fire.
HIS STORY.
He said that on the night OF the fire he.
Ellis Jobson, and Charles Cook left Look
mss store at midnight; that Cook pro-
posed that they burn Looklns out that
night. but afterwards left them. Cris-
mond and Jobson then went to the Sea-
board yards and procured some waste
out of a box-car, which they took to
Whitehurst's Hall. and going in through
an unlocked back door, placed the COM
bustible beneath the stairway and ap-
piled the match. They ran away several
squares until they reached Fisk's printing
house. This they entered by kicking in
a panel Of the back door. They split up
the panel, and, gathering some paper,
piled both in the floor and touched all
off. They then ran back in the direction
Of the Whitehurst-Hall fire and helped
subdue the flames
THE OBJECT A MYSTERY.
Crismond refused to state his object In
setting fire to the buildings. and this ~
still mystery. The Deputy Sheriff at
terwards had Crismond repeat tho story
In the presence OF Warden Cord, but he
still refused to state the object OF his
incendiarism.
Judge Watts promptly refused bail. ana
the prisoner was locked up. There ara
five men (all white) in Jail charged with
having originated the fire. One of them
has made a partial confession. In which
he said that the right men were under
arrest The evidence brought out at the
preliminary examination was scarcely
less conclusive than the CONCESSIONS.
1t is said that Crismond's counsel will
set up the plea of insanity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
THE OLD BURG.
A Much-Needed Rain-A Big Haul
Personal.

FREDERICKSBURG VA. May L.
Especial "A much-needed rain set in here
last night. and has fallen gently and
steadily since. Country folks in town to-
day report It general. and say everything
is growing fast under the revivifyins in
iuence.
Colonel Waller's last haul Of his seine
at Whitewater yesterday was the largest
he has made this season. lie saved over
a hundred thousand fish. While the sea-
son lasts until the 10th OF May. he stops
operations, because all his stands ara
filled.
Nothing further has been heard or tho
elopsg couple--Miss Houghton and Mr..
Ellinaton-from Stafford. The friends OF
the young people were here to-day. bue
knew nothing of their whereabouts.
There is quite fight Oh here between
the different aspirants for lesislative
honors Commonwealth's-Att En-
brey, who was slated for the place, has
announced that he Will not run, because
the present incumbent Edwin Smith. has
intimated that he Will again be candi-
date. Mr. j. W. Harris. who was rromi-
nent In the Staunton convention that de-
claren for Bryan. although sent there In
structed as a gold man, wants TO 80 to
une legislature and Is working hard Tor
the chance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02

luton, which was adopted. declaring
against the bill now before Congress
abolishing ticket brokers'"
At this juncture the report OF the Raii-
road Committee was discussed. Tnis
body had been unable TO bring about a
2-cent-a-mile rate on all the roads IN
Virginia. Only the Seaboard AIRLINE
had made the concession asked for. Mr..
Reinhelmer moved that the Railroad
Committee be instructed to follow the
line laid down in this respect by the
National Convention Of the Travellers
Protective Association In 1896, calling
for a 2-cent rate. This motion was
adopted.
Mr.. r. s. Christian offered motion.
which was agreed to. instructing the
STATE delegates to the Nationai Iravei-
lers' Protective Association convention
this year to Introduce proposition
in that body to hold the national con-
vention every two years instead Oh an
nualiy and to elect the officers FOR the
same period Of time.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
After the transaction Of some unim-
portant routine business oihcers were
elected for the ensuing year as ioiio"s
President-Mr. c. w. Saunders, Oh
Richmond.
First ylce-President-Mr c. c. Alley.
of Petersburg.
Second -President-Mr Oriando
Wemple. of Danville.
Secretary and Treasurer-Mr' ueorse
Gibson, Jr. W.
Board OF Directors-Messrs. Il. W.
Pritchard. OF Petersburg Julian BIN
ford J. w. Rawley of Richmond; l.
w. Helen, of Danville; Felix Hessourg'
ID. 6. Harwood. OF Richmond; L. NJ.
Terry. of Lynchburg; S. Doughty II. D.
Christian, of Richmond.
Chairmen of the various standing COM
mittees were then chosen as follows;
Chairman of the Hotel Committee
Mr. William Reinhelmer.
Chairman of the Railroad COMMITTEE
Mr.. Joseph Wallersteh.
Chairman Of the Press Committee
Mr. John 3. Culpeper.
Chairman Of the Employment COM
mittee-Mr III. G. Watkins.
The following gentlemen were elected
delegates to the National Traveners
Protective Association convention, !,
Messrs. C. A. Epps. of Petersburg, ana
A r. Clarke, John B. Culpeper X. w.
snillman. and r. S. Christian. Messrs'
Joseph Wallerstein and John ;. har-
wood are also delegates by reason Oh tne
fact that they are national oincers'
A RIDE OVER THE CITY.
The secretary here read letter from
Mr. Iohn SHELTON Williams, OF the hach-
mond Traction Company. inviting the
members of the convention to go out 10 tne
baseball game upon a couple of hand
some open cars provided for their trans,
portation. The invitation was accep,eu
and q vote of thanks was rendered the
company. as well as to Manager Brad,
lev of tho Richmond Club. who had
furnished the delegates with compn,
mentary tickets. There neing no ua.'
game. on account of rain. the delegates
we're taken over all the lines OF the
traction Company, band of music being
on the front car. "a tho
The Seaboard Airline ana tne m
cc,Ilv cigar Company also came IN lof
special votes of thanks. a., -,
The convention adjourned sine DIE al
3 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02

In the hopes Of seeing a game, the weather
was too damp for play and neither Of
the teams went out on the diamond.
The Reading club left at 7:15 o'clock for
Paterson, y. J.. where they will play this
afteyu ,o1. and ,j,o Bluehlrds VIII so to
OF, Z .o'moritW m, s@ing TO wrestle
With the CLANS for' the next three games.
The Birdlings viii come back here on
Thursday for three more games with
Norfolk. and hence they Will be up
against It hard during the entire week.
The Norfolk lads will have al the best
OF 1t in the first series of games. as the
Richmond team is not as strong as it
should be. The inneld is especially weak,
but 1t is being strengthened gradually,
ard there is at least a probability that
the team will be in much better Playing
condition by the first Of next week.
FOUR MEN RELEASED
Last night Manager Wells released
Berte. Mari. Stultz. and Mazena. and
signed Paddy Boyle a crack shortstop
who will join the club in Norfolk. Boyle
will strengthen the infeld somewhat, and
great things are expected of him. but the
club Is still weak at second bag. and a
good, strong outheld. who can hit and
play his territory, in needed to take
Marr's place.
Al the teams IN the Atlantic League are
paying salaries in excess OF the limit fixed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
WILSON On. Co. MENTION.
RicycIe Cnrnival-Thc Tobacco
Market.

WILSON, n. c., May 1.-(Sp ecial)-
Thursday night, in the Centre Brick
Warehouse, the Baptist Young Peoples
Union, Of Wilson. gave another OF their
delightful bicycle carnivals. This one
was the third since last summer, and 1t
was, by far, the best of all. Thirty-nine
riders, representing by their costumes
as many business houses Of Wilson, en-
tered for the drill which was a gorgeous
scene Of splendor and beauty. Five hun
dred people witnessed the spectacle.
Miss Ell. Green, representing In Co.'S
tune q pharmacy. and William Bass,
representing a furnishing store, won the
prizes for the best representations Oh
business enterprises. The receipts,
amounting to $9l, Will go toward reduc-
ing the debt upon the Baptist church.
The tobacco season has about closed
now. The receipts since the 1st OF
August, have been large, considering the
comparative youthfulness of the market.
something over 100000 pounds have
been marketed here for the season. which
Is a good showing for market that
seven years ago scarcely had begin
ming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
SCOTLAND NECK.
Looked Forward To with Interes'-
Nuch-Needed Rains.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., May 1.-Cspe-
cial)-Dr. John William Jones. OF Vir-
sin,a. will deliver an address here Tues
day evening, May 4th. The occasion VIII
be southern night exercises in Vine-Hili
Male Academy. vhe exercises VIII pe
under the auspices of the Alamedon ana
Colomothan Literary societies. Ine SUD
feet of DR.. Jones's address will be "Ihe
Rows in Gray; or, the Private Coniede-
rate Soldier as l Knew Him; VINO lie
Was: What He Was, and What lie Ac-
comnlished." DIR. Jones will also preach
ON "Wednesday (5th). His theme VIII be
"Christ in the Camp; or, Religion IN Lee
ARMY" DIR. Jones's reputation as
great speaker and an earnest preacher
precedes him, and If the weather be
favorable he will have fine audience on
both occasions.
Gentle rains have been falling all day.
and gardens, truck farms, and fields IN
general have been greatly revived. The
lands on the river were getting very
hard. and the rain was needed to bring
w. cotton.
News comes from Miss Pattie Collins
relatives. in Portsmouth. that she is
quite sick. She was formerly a resident
of this place Miss Mary Lawrence. her
cousin. left this morning to assist IL
nursing her.
There is a sort OF epidemic here amongst
horses something like catarrhal-fever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
BETA THETA III
And Their Proposed Chapter House
Mt the University.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. May L.
Especial AT the recent meeting or TIE
Board OF Visitors OF the University am
assignment OF a site within the University
grounds was made to the Beta Theta ~
Fraternity, which intends erecting chap
ter-house. TO cost upwards OF $1,000. me
style OF architecture will be IN harmony
with the University buildings. as rar rs
possible and the location selected Is JUST
beyond the gymnasium, overlooking tno
athletic-field. This fraternity, which "
the first to inaugurate any active Move
many others working with the same enc
I'm view before long. 1t is hoped by the
University authorities that such VIII %
the case. since system OF chapter-hoases
adds so much TO ones college, hie'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
A NORFOLK SENSATION f,
Growing Out Of the Failure OF
Rurruss. Son & Co.

NORFOLK, VA, May Especially
Something of a sensation was caused In
this city to-day. when It became known
that w. II. II. Trice, as trustee for II. II.
Trlce. had instituted suit against Na-
thaniel and Margaret Burruss. his wife.
and w. C. Burruss. trustee. to set aside
a conveyance OF 100000 worth OF real
estate in this city from Nathaniel 10 Mar
garet Burruss. his wife.
Mr.. Burruss is the head Of the banking
house of Burruss. Son & Co., which rallied
for $4,000 this week. Mr.. Trlce charged
that Nr. Burruss assigned about slSo,ov
of his worst property 10 his creditors. and
81. .0OO. 900 worth OF the best property In
Norfolk to his wife. He alleges that any
man familiar with the values will say
his wlfe's property is the best In Nor-
for money deposited amounts TO ssl0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
ATTACK on BOWDEN.
War to the Knife Declared by the
Nises, Martin, and Libbey.

WASHINGTON. May IA delegation
of 100 Republicans from the Second Con-
gressional District Of Virginia, headed
by Hon. John S. Wise and DR.. Richard
A. Wise. the contesting member Of Con-
gress. and including Messrs. Martin and
LAbbey, the delegates TO the st. Louis
convention. came here to-day, and pro-
tested against the recognition of Ma
al-Committeeman Bowden in the
patronage Of the state. They made a
Vigorous attack on Mr.. Bowden's fol-
lovers. characterized them as disor-
eanized. treacherous. and turbulent ele-
nont and asked that the patronage Of
the district be given to Mr.. Wise. an
nouncing that they would not compro-
mise with the Bowden faction. In a
numerously-sjgned petition, they charged
fraud in the elections, and that the
National-C Committeeman had lost caste,
personally and politically.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
RICHMOND MUST KEEP IN THE
GAME

The patrons OF the game expect Rich
mond TO keep up near the top IN the race
for the pennant. and have n right TO ex-
pcct that the weak spots viii be strength
ened. In getting Boyle Messrs. Bradley
and Wells have made a good move. but
they should not stop there. Two other
places need strengthening and the sooner
good men are hrousht here the better Will
the public be satisfied. and the more con-
fldonce VIII they have In the team.
1t is pity that Berte and Marr had to
be sacrificed In the shake up. as they are
good men. personally. and favorites with
q LARGE class Of rooters. but they are not
capable Of holding their own against the
fast company IN this leacue. Rerfe's
hitting. or iack Of hitting. operates ag'inst
him. and Marr's inability TO throw
caused his release.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
uomb-Throyycrs Sentenced.

BARCELONA. May 1.-Twenty-siX An
archists. in addition to those already SEN
tenced. have been condemned TO dealn LOT
I'M last, the feast Of Corpus Christi, when
a dynamite bomb was thrown into the
midst of a procession. which was on IT'S
way to the Church of Santa Maria dei
Mar killing p dozen persons outright alS
sounding about fifty others. some OF
whom have since died from the injuries
received upon that occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
NATIONAL LEAGUE BALL
Several Games Postponed on Ac-
count of Wet Grounds.

WASHINGTON. May 1.-The Washing
Boston game was postponed to-day on
account Of wet grounds.
QUAKERS WIN.
PHILADELPHIA. May 1.-Philaeelphia
won from Brooklyn to-day in a ten-inning
game. the latter half Of which was played
In the rain. The game was interesting
and the finish quite exciting. Attendance'
q 727 score: r. II. T.
Pbiladelphia ....o11OOOoO.01-S 10 2
Rroollvn .0 001 OOO10O-2 s !
Batteries: Taylor and Clements; kenne-
dy and Grim. o
I'mpirc-Mr. Emslie. Time or game
hours and 40 minutes.
WEATHER CHILLING
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 1.-The weather
was cold and unfit for ball-playing TO-
day. and seemed TO affect the Colonels
considerably. Umpire McDernott calisu
the game on account of darkness, at the
end Of the ninth inning. ATTENDANCE I'Sg
fSEIs; louisville ........1oOoOO2O&5 5 !
Chicago ............O O03 l o O.
Batteries: Hill. Herman, and wilson;
Denser and Kittredge. r, 20
game-2 hours.
SOX GLORIOUS.
ST. LOUIS. May 1-Sockalexis, the big
medicine man of the Indians, covered
himself with glory to-day. In four times
at the bat he made four hits-one a three-
bagger. when the bases were full Attend
Slsye,sS SReS; S,SIO' SS aoo.'e.'.oooOO2oOs-S score 10
ST Louis ..........0O1O 0O1-3 y 4
Batteries: Cuppy and thinner; Donahue
and Mcfarland.
Umpire-Mr Mcdonald. Time or game
2 hours and minutes.
POSTPONEMENT.
CINCINNATI O.. May 1.-Cincinnati-
Pittsburg game postponed. Wet grounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
LET the People say.
Richmond, Va. May 1, 1897.

richmond, Va, May !, 1897.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
As a citizen, l have always been op-
nosed 10 selling the City Gas-WOrks 10
anv individual or private corporation.
Tnis question, however, is one in when
the people are the beneiciaries. or the
losers. and, in all justice, IL should be lett
for them 70 decide.
IF our legislature in its wisdom, saw
df to enact a law requiring the. Coun-
eli to submit questions of this KIND TO the
people. why should our Council hesitate
10 let the voters give their own GeGisloh
AT the May electionI CITIZEN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
AppIications for Pie.

WAsHINGTON, May l-Applicatioorns
for appointments have been MED IN inc
Cn1iv as Supervising Inspector Of steam
vessels at Norfolk, Va, and II. NJ.
Hughes at St. Augustine, Fla.; g. W: w:
Allen. as Collector OF Customs at Re. hey
sacoia Fla; J. j. Caylor, as Collector or
internal Revenue at Atlanta, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
Exciting Runaway in Columbia.

COLUMBIA, VA, May i.--(Special)-
Our little town was unusually excited this
evening over a runaway accident The
handsome pair OF horses owned and driven
by Mr.. Philip Stoneman. OF Goochland
county, took fright at an ox-cart on the
street. and. overturning the buggy. dash
ed off with the front part OF the vehicle.
The team was soon stopped. Mr.. Stone
man was thrown out and rendered un-
conscious for awhile. but IL Is hoped Is
not seriously injured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
Earthquake I'm Peru.

LIMA. via GALVESTON. TEX. May ].
A violent and protracted earthquake dis
tlrbance lasting about one minute,
caused great alarm here at o'clock this
roorning. All the church bells were toled
10 call the people TO prayer, as serious
disaster was apprehended. The shocks
were also felt in the suburbs or this CITY.
No loss Of life or serious damage mas yet
to,,, ropQrtpi