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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
A LIVELY INVESTIGATION.
by "a Joint Committee of the Nor
folk Councils.

1olk councils.
NORFOLK, VA, January 20.-(Spe-
cial)-A joint committee Of the Councils
has been in session several hours. con-
sidering two sets of charges. One Is
against r. B. Freeman chairman of the
Water Committee of the Councils. who
is charged with abusing his position TO
the extent of attempting to purchase the
little creek property. which the Water
Committee had reported favorably on as
source of additional water-supply for
the city. The other is against some
body connected with the Water Board
who Is charged with divulging the Sc
crets of that body relative to the favora-
Bile recommendation of Joyce's pond as
a source of water-supply," thus enabling
outside parties to secure an option on
and hold the property at a high figure
for the city TO purchase.
The first charge was taken up first
the star witness being Hon. w. A.
Young, who testified i'm substance that
he. representing himself and others. had
attempted to secure an option on the
Little-creek tract offering $4,000 for the
same; but found that Freeman had fore
stalled him, with a bid for exactly the
same amount, and had deposited with
w. w. Old. trustee for the property,
81 900 as a guarantee
Mr.. Freeman stated that he had dis
covered that Young and his friends were
about to fleece the city out Of about
$1,000 on the deal. and had bid on the
property simply 10 protect the citys in
terests. This is the vital portion of the
testimony, which is voluminous. and
filled with charges and counter-charges,
there being a score or more of witnesses
pro and con. each side trying to prove
that the other was. trying to rob the
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
CoNsUL-GENERAL TONNES.
He Arrives for His vacation-Hns
Written n Novel.

WASHINGTON. January @.-(SpecialD
Mr.. William Tunstall Townes, United
States Consul-GeneraI at Rio Janeiro.
Brazil, arrived here last night on his
annual vacation of sixty days, and left
tonight for his home. at Danville, Va
To-day he visited the State Department
and had interesting interviews with Sec
retary Olney and notwithstanding
Rockhill. Mr.. Townes left Rio de
Janeiro about month ago, during
which time he has increased fifteen
pounds in weight. He says that, while
the climate is comparatively healthy, the
weather is very hot and debiitat-
ing. The country is quiet and tranquil
and remarkably prosperous, the last
coffee crop having been the largest and
of the highest grade in many years.
Mr.. Townes has written novel, the
scene of which ia laid in Virginia, and
which he completed just before leaving
Rio for home. He has not yet decided
upon the title. but is inclined to call 1t
Fairy Island" The book II now in the
hands of publishers in New York.
Mr. Townes is always glad TO get
home to his family, and he will be ready
and willing to turn over the consul
generalship to his successor. when his
term expires. He has had the expey'-
ences of one war, three yellow-fever
and two cholera epidemics, and one
smallpox epidemic, during his term or
office, and he is quite satisfied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
MISSISSIPPI FIELD TRIALS.
setter Derby Finished-Two Braces
of Pointer stakes Tried.

WEST POINT, MISS, January 20
Rain prevented the field-trials until this
afternoon. when the setter Derby was fin
jshed. and two braces of the All-Age
Pointer Stake were tried. Without any
reason for ii. the six dogs in the second
series were carried into the third. and
the Judges must have been thoroughly
convinced of their error.
PIN Money and Christina were the first
brace down both running in splendid
form Christina never having run so well
before. Always fast enough, she in
creased her range TO advantage. Pin
Money succeeded in beating her finding
pave Earl and Tory Rustic ran fair
competition. with little or no advantage
to either.
Peconic ran with Hurstburn Zip. both
nrovinr that they had no business in
This series. and especially Peconic.
About 3 o'clock. the All-Age Pointer
stake was started. and Won Gull beat
Sister STE out. though she did better
thon usual. Won Gull ran In his best
form Virginia beat Tick Boy in every
wav finding all the bevies. and doing
,,,ost NJ the single-point work also. Tick
pov was decidedly off-form. and did a
Lot NJ had work. His work should pre-
vent his having a further trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
GUTTED BY FIRE.
Bellevue Hospital Medical College
Thus Damaged.

NEW YORK, January 20.-Bellevue
Hospital Medical College, in the grounds
OF Bellevue Hospital, was gutted by fire
this morning. The patients in the hos
pital were taken from their cots dressed,
and gathered in the corridors. None Of
them. however, had to leave the building.
The fire was discovered shortly before
s o'clock The flames We're confined TO
the college, and did not touch the hos
pital. Shortly after the fire was dis
covered there was an explosion in the
burning building, caused, it Is supposed,
by some chemicals that were stored on
the third floor. The flames made very
rapld progress, and soon the interior OF
the building was gutted. The fourth fioor
was used as dissecting-room, and there
were probably thirty bodies there laid
out for dissection. The damage TO the
building and contents is estimated at
ABOUT 0.OO0 1t is thought that the fire
was due to a defective electric-light wire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
CHIEF ON FOOTPADS.
MAJOR HOWARD WANTS NO MORs
SENSATIONAL REPORTS.
not A GENUINE CASE REACHED BIN.
VIII Give the Result Of His Invessi-
cations Unless These stovies seop-
Says II Is Injurious to the Clty-
The Alleged Hoid-Ups.

Major b. +. Howard, Chief of Police
OF the city Of Richmond. yesterday au-
rhorized the Dispatch to say that, unless
The circulation OF sensational reports
about "hoid-ups" by ''footpads" In this
city were stopped. he would give the pub
lie the benefit OF his Investigations Of
the cases which has been alleged 20 have
occurred here.
Major Howard was very emphatic In
what he said regarding this matter Not
genuine case OF hold-up has been re-
ported to this Office" declared the Chiaf
of Police, as he turned In his chair to
look over list Of supposed cases which
he had caused to be inquired into. II
had six officers to dress themselves In
citizens clothes. and 1 put on citizn's
clothes also. and we went out into tho
worst sections OF the city, in the hope
that some one of US would be accosted
by footpads: but not a single one OF us
even acted suspiciously. This was short
ly after these footpad stories first began
to be printed. We came to the conclu-
sion that these reports were all mythical,
and 1 simply directed the members OF
the force. through their captains. to
keep sharp lookout for all suspicious
characters and to arrest any persons
seen begging upon the streets. don't
believe in these stories, and want thern
stopped. While they do not reflect 40
much upon the poiice-offlcers OF Rich
mond, they do reflect upon the city. and
will hurt 1t; they will keep people away
from here"
EXPLAINS SOME OF THE CASES
Major Howard referred to several OF the
alleged cases OF hold-ups. and said that
they only amounted TO some poor tramps
asking citizens for enough money to buy
a square meal with, or Tor match.
Every case reported to the office OF tho
Chief OF Police has been fully inyesti-
gated by the detectives, and inquiries
have been made into some to which tho
attention OF the department has not been
formally called. The Chief remarked that
he did not deem IT necessary TO put any
more men In citizens clothes to look out
for footpads. at least until some moro
formidable cases than those which had
come to his attention arose.
Every police officer I'm the city has
been doing his utmost TO catch some OF
these alleged footpads. or highway rob-
bers. but none of them have been able to
do So IL has somewhat wounded their
vanity that so much crime as has been
reported in some quarters could be car
ried on under their very noses without
the apprehension of the evil-doers.
Major Howard, In concluding his talk
with the Dispatch man, said that no
would slft any genuine case of highway
robbery to the bottom. and do all In his
power to arrest the perpetrators OF such
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

Massachusetts, Minnesota. Nebraska.
New York. North Carolina, North
Dakota. Ohio. Pennsylvania, and South
Carolina, and from the army ard navy.
General John NJ. Schofeld retired.
was elected permanent president, and
was introduced by Mayor Collier, OF
Atlanta. General Schofields address
dealt with the necessity of improving
the coast defences. This work. he said,
could be- done at small expense and
was the best guarantee Of peace. In
the race between offensive and de-
fensive appliances. the advantage was
with the latter. and he believed 1t would
continue to be. At the conclusion OF
General Schoield's address. the conven-
tion adjourned until Friday morning In
the mean time. its members will visit
the site OF proposed fortifications, the
cruiser Raleigh. now lying in the harbor,
and other points Of interest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

tives Of the miners and mine-operators
were in conference all day, endeavoring
to arrive at a satisfactory settlement Oh
the strike. 1t was finally decided fhat
the Miners Union should decide by ballot
whether or not the miners would accept
the final proposition submitted TO them
by the operators yesterday, which was
to the effect that in all mines where the
miners wages were $3.50 per day tho
miners should be paid s2.75 per day for all
calendar months in which the average
silver quotations should be 20 cents per
ounce or over. and s. per day for all
calendar months in which the average
silver quotations should be 10 cents per
ounce or over. The miners unanimously
decided to reject the proposition. Cover
nor Adams left last night for Denver.
Both he and Mr.. Debs expressed them
selves as believing the proposition OF the
mine-owners to be fair one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
. Successful EIectrocutIon.

AJrBIIRN. n. Y. January 2.-John
uocb was successfully electrocuted to-day.
There was no incident to mark the event
AZ unusual. The current was turned on
ar 1910. A second shock was given him,
and both shocks were over at 12:22. when
Joch was officially pronounced dead.
a Young girl named Minnie Ingersoll
living In Lewis county. had rejected
uocb,s attentions. and he lay In wait
for and shot her with a Winchester rifle
k,i,ing her instantly. An old man named
strife witnessed the killing, and Hoch
shot him also. but not fatally. Hoch
rested. but did himself no injury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
GETTING TOGETHER AGAIN.
Alabama Democrats on Primary
Eiections-Palmerit Not barred.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. January @.-
The State Democratic Executive Com
mjttee- fnet-hsre to-day to consider the
qualifications of Democrats WHO may
participate in primary elections to noini-
nate party candidates. BY a vote OF
l2 to s. they refused to change the rule
laid down last year. In other words.
Democrats who voted for Palmer and
Buckner are not barred from participa-
ton They provided that those who par
ticipate in the primaries shall consider
themselves bound to support tho nomi-
nations made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
WILLIAMSBURG.
The Whist Club Meets-hoVcd u
House-persOual.

y
WILLIAMSBURG, January 20.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Whist Club met at the resi-
dence of Miss Virginia Wise last evening
and a most delightful time was had by
the entire party At IL o'clock a sumptu-
ous repast was served. Those present
were: Mrs. William c. Mayo; Mrs. T. Nj.
Amber. Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. John
Spencer; Miss Annie Mayo Richmond
Miss Meta Smith DIR. Charles b. Brock
Mr.. c. w. Coleman. This club meets
weekly. and the evenings are so delight
fully spent that there is seldom an alb
sent member.
Mr.. William Haw, of Hanover, VINO
contracted to move a large frame build
inc for Mr.. Horatio Bucktrout, has near
ly gotten the house 10 its new site
DIR. Edwin Booth, though feeling quite
unwen. came up last evening from ms
home Carters Grove, to attend the Lee
celebration at Cameron Hall. He is SUI
Terinp with a severe cold but was COM
nalIed IA 90 to Richmond this morning on
urgent business.
NIr. Henry Armistead, who resides near
town. went down 10 Hampton this MORN
ing where he has decided to locate.
Dr John Gait. from Smithfeld, is here
a guest of relatives at the Gait resiuehce'
east Francis street. ~.
Mr.. c. L. Hillyer from Newport News
was here to-day to arrange In regard 10
nuttjng down an ice plant for Mr.. Arthur
Denmead
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
Profit without Risk or Expense.

Investors should investigate the s per
cent. monthly instalment PREPAID
STOCK, worth 500 at maturity. offered
by the COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION. No 800 east Main
street. Richmond. Va. No fines. admis-
sion fees, or forfeitures. Sale limited to
1000 shares. IL has not yet been aJ.
vanced to a premium, but doubtless will
be before II is all taken. For further
information apply to ~. NJ. Crutchheld.
secretary, and treasurer, or any OF tho
following directors: A. s. Buford. II.
l.. Denoon, A. Oppenhimer, s. q. Wal.
lace. or John H. Montague.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
yfrxinian Married in baltimore.

BALTIMORE, MD. January @.-(Spe-
cial.)-A double wedding took place In
St Stephens Lutheran church to-day.
The contracting parties were j. Edward
rimberlake. of Fredericksburg, Va, and
Miss Emma NJ. Kuethe; and John II.
BiemiIler. Jr., and Miss Lily kuethe.
The brides are the daughters OF Mr..
and Mrs. William Kuethe, OF this city.
They were christened and confirmed In
the same church by Rev. Dr. +. L.
Henninghausen. who performed the mar
rage ceremony tonight. Among the
Virginians present were w. II. and T.. A.
Brulle. Misses Amelia Brulle, and Miss
Mary Miller, of Fredericksburg. Mr. and
Mrs. Timberlake will reside In F'rede-
ricksburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
TOWN UNDER GUARD.
Said to BE Threatened With Burn
ing.

PADUCAH, KY, January @.-The town
of Dycusberg, thirty miles below this city,
is under guard tonight because of
threat to fire the place. Saturday night
fifty masked men called at the country
home of the Rev. William Fox, BaD-
tist minister, and ordered him to come
out. Instead, he jumped out OF back
window and fed to a dense forest. The
mob fired on him several times, but he
escaped unhurt. Fox was charged with
paying too much attention to married
women. and Saturday afternoon several
prominent citizens of Dycusberg ordered
him to leave town. He refused to go, ana
the raid followed. Last night il was re-
ported that members of Mr.. Fox's con-
gregation were going 10 burn the town
of Dycusberg i'm retaliation for the minis
ters treatment. A meeting OF the town
trustees was called this morning, and
guards were employed to watch the place
tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
MusTOOK THE CAN.
Powder Instead of Oii-f"t"iis
burned.

HINTON. w. VA, January D'-tSpe-
cial)-Mrs. Liza Spicer, who lived at
the New-River mines. at Caperton, near
this city. while attempting to start a
fire yesterday evening, mistook powder
can for an oil-can. and an expio-
sion followed. Her clothes caught hre'
and she was horribly burned. from the
effects of which she died TINS eVenihs.
Last Thursday young nian' q
stranger. attempted TO work seVeIai "a
The merchants of this city on bogus
checks and succeeded i'm passing one OF
them on william Pumley. To-Day
cblef-of- Police Briers received teie-
gram from Chicago. saying that the
man had been arrested there while try
ing to pass checks purportins 10 ne
signed by X. H. Smith Of this city. his
name Is supposed to be A. Il. Quick. lie
win be brought here for trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
CUBANs STOP A TRAIN.
Capture Spanish Ohicfais-ohe OF
Them, a Cuban, Hung.

KEY WEST, FLA. January O.-Pas-
sengers by the steamer Olivette tonight
report that the insurgents under Arangu-
rem last Saturday night stopped the train
bound from Regla TO Guanabacoa. and
made prisoners seventeen Spanish Off
cials. one of whom was a Cuban. They
carried them to Jaruco. where they hung
the Cuban. and after three days Iibe-
rated the Spaniards and sent them TO
Guanabacoa. The Spaniards are loud in
their praise of the treatment accorded
them by their captors.
Weyler left Habana yesterday 10 join
the Spanish column operating near
Habana.
Eighty-hve pacincoes were made prison.
ers i'm Guanabacoa yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

LOUISVILLE, KY, January 20.-Judge
Toney this afternoon appointed Charles
f. Taylor receiver OF the Germania Safe
ty Vault and Trust Company. Suit for
the appointment was brought by Herman
Willie and A. NJ. Emler, who allege a
violation of the charter. The stock of
the trust company is all practically
owned by stockholders of the suspended
German National Bank. II Is now said
the stockholders of the bank will have
TO be assessed to pay depositors in full
The trust company capital stock is $780,
o0O
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
STEAMER CHARLOTTE AGROUND.
No Damage Sustained, So Far as As
ccrtnfned.

NORFOLK. VA, January 2O.-The
southern's steamer Charlotte, outward
bound to Baltimore. ran into the mud
about 1,1O0 yards this side OF the Old Point
landing tonight. The tug Piedmont went
to her assistance. but could not haul her
off. 1t ia thought, however, that with the
aid of the rising tide she will be floated
before daylight No damage was sus-
tained, so far as has been ascertalned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
THE MYSTERIOUS WARD.
one of Her sai,ors Tells an Inter
estsnR story.

NORFOLK, VA, January -(Special)-
me barge Ward. reported In this cor
dependence as lying at Turner'S wharf,
~ James river. thirteen miles above New
port News, and as being suspected OF
taying the intention Of taking on board
~iso OF arms and transferring them 10
hiibustering vessel at the capes, came
y finners Point, this city to-day, ana
VhclUoed contract 10 take lunpsr
cargo 10 WiiminRton- Del. one or the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
Amnesty for Cuban Prisoners.

HABANA, January 2O.-The eleventh
anniversary OF the birth Of King AL
fonso will be celebrated here on the 2Sd
instant Orders have been received by
Captain General Weyler from the gov
ernment at Madrid 10 review the cases
of the political prisoners now in custody
I'm Habana and Pinar eel Rio provinces.
and TO grant a provisional release to
all those who are held upon charges OF
minor Importance that are not connect
ed with the revolution in Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
v.r,,c, Ac.iust street Railway.

WINSTON n. c., January D-Tne
suit brought against the Winston-saiem
Street Railway Company by Mr.. l. y.
Wilson, Secretary and Treasurer OF
winston. for killing his little son. IN
September, 1895. was concluded this at,er-
noon by the jury's returning verdict
allowing the plaintiff 5000. Mr.. Wilson
sued for Sl0.000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

Special attention OF those desiring nsw
Investments is called to the Prepaid Stock
of the United Banking and Building Ccm-
uany This stock is sold at $50 per share.
the par or maturity value Of which Is
siO0. Upon the cost OF this stock cash
dividend OF per cent. per annum Is paid
until maturity, when the holder will be
entitled to receive 500 per share.
For further information apply at tho
home office Of the company. No. Szt ease
xfof,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

KNOXVILLE. TENN, January D.
The faculty Of the University OF Ten
hrssee, at a meeting to-day passed a
resolution recognizing the advance made
in the treaty of arbitration, now under
adyisement In the Senate. The resolu-
tion saws: 1--WE believe that a confirma-
ton of this treaty will hereafter be re-
garded as one of the most important and
gratifying events OF this century.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
1,;,ea for sending Judge Money.

CHICAGO ILL, January W-CharIes
II. Rathman, the billiard-hail proprietor
was sentenced to jail for sixty days To-
day by Judge Freeman for sending MS
Honor 500; and his case VIII be taken
before the grand jury. The Judge SEN
fenced him for contempt OF court in
sending a letter. as well as the money
which the Judge said, was sent 10 bribe
the Court I'm Rathman's forthcoming di-
vorce suit, brought by his wife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

SAN FRANCISCO. January 2o.-Judge
Slack rendered a decision this morning
in the case OF Lillian Ashley against
f.. j. cLueky'') Baldwin. for $4,000, du-
ring the trial OF which the plaintiffs sis
ted shot at Baldwin In court. The dect-
sion Is adverse TO the woman. but holds
that Baldwin Is bound by all the laws OF
morality to support her cliid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
GEORGIA MKINLEY LEAGUE.
I CoIored Republicans Excluded
Darkey Dissatisfaction.

ATLANTA. GA, January IA State
league Of Mckinley clubs was organized
here to-day Major J. +. Hanson, Of
Macon was elected president. The
league Is composed entirely OF white
clubs, and the colored Republicans are
declaring that this Is scheme to build
up a white Republican party in the
State and capture the offices, to which
they claim they are entitled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

LEADvILLE. COL, January @.-The
miners. by formal ballot last night re-
fused TO accept the proposition submitted
10 them by the operators for settle
ment OF the great strike Governor
Adams, Eugene v. Debs, and representa-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

ALBANY, N. Y. January 2p.-The SEN
ate to-day passed Senator Lexow's resolu-
ton providing for the appointment OF
committee OF three senators and four as
sembiymen to investigate trusts ard re-
port remedial legislation. The resolution
now goes to the Assembly for con-
currence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

MARQUETTE. MICH, January IA
tract of white and Norway pine, hea.
Kenton. Mich. embracing "'oWVV iee'
of timber, has just been sofa oy 'ne
cleveland Saw-Mill and LUMBER Don'-
pany to the Sagola Lumber company ior
ef7S 600
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
COAST DEFENCE CONVENTION.
sixteen states ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
schofieId President.
TAMPA,

TAMPA. FLA, January 2o.-The
coast-defence convention was called TO
order at 3 o'clock r. NJ. with delegates
present from Alabama. Florida. Georgia
indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, louisiana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

CouGHs AND HoARsESsss.-Ths nnSatien
which induces coughing immsdisfeiy relieved
by use OF browns BRONCHIAL TRocpnh" hol1
only In boxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
tn. n,.u,,cb,. New ,Phon..

The No. OF the Dispatch's new phone
is 1853 Patrons Will please note thta-
The old phone No. is i6a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

Use noretoro'h Ac1a Tno~PhS'
DR.. s. p. Peck. Hinton. w. Va. says
II have used II In indigestion and Il has
no equal"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21
The weather.

- WASHINGTON, January D.
Irc Forecast for virginiz-Ra1n. fol-
IfuH lowed by clearing weather:
southerly winds. shifting 20 west.
erly; slightly colder in southeast
norton Thursday night.
North Carolina--Fair weather. preceded
by local rain: winds shifting 10 westeriyt
colder in eastern portion.
south Caroiina-Generaily fair during
the day; westerly winds; colder In south
east portions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-21

take laxative Bromo Vuinine iao..s'
druggists refund money II fai's 70 'a'e'
sc.