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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
TNDEPENDENT CABLE LINES.
England VIII Soon Have Her Own Con-
nections with the West Indies.

NEW YORK. Nov. "A special cable
dispatch from London to the Evening
Post says:
To-day's issue Of shares and debentures
bv the Great West india cable Company
Limited marks the beginning OF the end
Of Englands dependence upon the United
States for cable connection with the West
indies But for President Cleveland s
Venezuelan war message England would
probably have been quite content 10 con-
tnue 20 depend upon the United States
lines via Florida. and directly the Officials
here realized the possibility OF a war
with the United states. ana The conse-
ouent isolation Of the West Indian colo
MES they set about the negotiations
which. after "A long hard fight with sew
eral United States telegraph interests. set
aside a subsidy Of $4,000 a year for
twenty years 20 British capitalists who
own The Halffax-Rermuda cable. The
cable will be completed by the first week
Of February next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
Cnhnn. Onnose Autonomy.

KEY WEST. FLA. Nov. 4.-The Cuban
population OF Key West are making a
great demonstration against the accept
ance Of autonomy from Spain tonight
with a grand torchiight procession and
addresses by prominent Cubans az san
Carlos OPERA House.
Strong resolutions were adopted against
accepting autonomy. Among the trans
parencies I'm the procession were "Inde-
pendence or death" and Down with au-
tonomy." Houses all over the city are
decorated and present a gala appearance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
4 VIBGINIAN HIS ASSOCIATE.
Joseph I. Talbot VIII be Nice-President
of Eckels' Bank.

CHICAGO. Nov. 4-President-elect
James ri. Eckels. OF the Commercial Ma
tional Bank. of Chicago. VIII have asso-
c. McKeon. formerly bank examiner of
this district. and latterly receiver Of the
National Bank OF Illinois. and joseph T.
Talbot. the present bank examiner OF this
Mr. Talbot h. a Virginian by birth. and
Is well known in southern and northwest
ern banking circles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

suisasssA. 50; Montague. AGA; Lyons.
1etS: Kennedy, 90. -.
For Senate-James (Dem.), 2.4oz; Mea-
cav (Pro), 500.
t.ps8: Wilson Dem }. 100. Wilson tDem.l
1871; Allen Dem.), ] sos; Witcher Irop.l.
6f5: Cooke Pop), 0yl: Berger Iop' :
055: Watson Pop.). $40; bennett rro. !.
2iO: Mat,cv (Pro). 170; Gravely Pro.l.
iG2: Lewis Pro). 1Gs Abbott und). I'll.
-0fiiciai.
crIApr orrE VA. Nov. 4.-Special.--
Officioi count Tor Charlotte county: Tyler.
1ID. McCaun. ilg: Eggleston, for Senate.
Df5: Carringfon. for House. 9f5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
DEMOCRArIo Jo1LIFIoArIoN.
Speeches by Governor-Elect Tyler, Gen.
wharton aud Others.

PULASKI. VA, Nov. 4.-Special.-The
Democrats held a Publication meeting
here tonight; eloquent speeches We're
made by Governor Hoge Tyler, Senator
Tate and General c. c. Wharton, dele
gato-elect from Montgomery county: also
by r. L. Massie. r. l. Gardner, John S.
Draper. j. T. Moore. William NJ Per
kins and +. w. Morton
Tcaney's cannon "Fitz Lee" fred the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
THE COMPETITOR CASE.
A Rumor That the Spanish Officers VIII be
Sustained.

Sustained.
MADRID. Nov. 4-The letter OF Senator
salvini, published in the Spanish news
papers yesterday replying TO the ar ,lc'e
Of Hannls Taylor. the former United
states Minister 20 Spain. on the cuban
question. recently published in an Amer Amer,
lean magazine. has createp tne ~, -
stir here. The Spanish papers hotly al
tack Mr.. TAYLOR for his Utterances.
The Spanish Cabinet has now decided 10
reply 10 the United states Minister. ac-
acknowledgement Of the Spanish note IN re,
ply 70 the Representations Of the United
States on the question or cupd neciaI-
10 granting autonomy 10 Cuba, Spain VIII
do what she deems III.
II is also understood that the spanish
government Is determined In the case OF
the American Schooner Competitor, cap
tured In Cuban waters in April 1870, 20
maintain that the Spanish officers acted
correctly I'm making the capture OF inc
Competitor and that the protocol OF 1897
solely referred to American citizens re-
siding in cuba.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
VIEW YORK CITY And STATE.
The Republicans Have a Safe Working
Majority in the Assembly.

The Republicans have Sa1e N"rh'"s
Majority in the Assembly
INV YORK. November 4-Compiete
returns from all counties In the state
except Cattaragus. Greene, Steuben ana
Yates show a plurality for Alton - far-
Ter Democratic candidate for Chief Judge
OF the Court of Appeals, OF 56,05S.
The final returns VIII reduce hls piu-
ral'ty.
Jrdge Parkerc plurality in Greater New
York is 1873 96S.
NEW YORK. November 4-The AS
sen bly, stands: Republicans, 49, Demo
Gratis. Sc: Citizens Union, 2. doubtful, b.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
4 WATCHWAN,S BULLET
II Finds Judgement in the Body of a Lum-
Der Thief.

SALEM. VA. Nov. Specialization
Bowles wafchman. shot and seriously
wounded Robert Jackson, colored. last
night. Jackson and another man, Joseph
GRAY. were in the act Of stealing plank
from the stable Of J. G. Langhorne, when
they were caught by Bowles. and com
Inanded TO surrender themselves. gray
Obeyed. but Jackson started 10 run ana
was shot.
They were both lodged in jail, where
Jackson is lying I'm precariOus condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
Board OF Aldermen.

The Board Of Aldermen Will hold a
called meeting this evening at 5 o'clock
for the purpose OF considering resolution
adopted by the Common Council. which
provides for an appropriation OF $500
FOR sewers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
ANXIETY AMOUR DIR. DICKINSON.
He Failed to Return to His Home by Last
Nights Train.

The fact that Rev. DR.. A. f. Dickinson
or this city. editor of the Religious Herald,
was a passenger on the Inflated train,
created the most painful anxiety In the
minds OF his friends here. and numerous
inquiries were made at The Times office
as to whether any information had been
received concerning him.
II was therefore. with a sense OF keen
relief that the tidings were received that
DR.. Dickinson had escaped unhurt, and
mad started for Richmond by the train
leaving Charlottesville at o'clock yester-
day afternoon.
DID NOT ARRIVE.
wnen this train rolled into the Broad
street depot at 1920 last night among the
persons anxiously awaiting its arrival
were Miss Nellie Dickinson. DIR. Dicxin-
sons daughter, and Rev. DIR. r. II. Pitt,
associate editor OF the Religious Herald.
Dr. Dickinson. however. was not among
the passengers on the train. and his fall
ure 10 appear aroused anew the apprehen-
sion that he might have sustained bodily
injury in the wreck.
His daughter betrayed the keenest anx-
fety concerning him. and was only quieted
by the assurance Of her friends that news
would surely have been received II any
accident had befallen him.
REMAINED WITH
II is believed that the well-known min
lister and editor stopped for the night
with some Of the friends, Of whom he has
many In that section. to recover from the
reaction, natural after such an exciting
experience.
There seems 10 be not the slightest rea-
son to doubt that DR.. Dickinson escaped
uninJured from the wreck.
Henry Burnett.
Few mon on the entire c. e o. road
were better known than Henry Burnett
the colored porter, who was Killed in the
wreck.
Forty-ive years ago he entered the en-
ploy OF the road as a cook in the ca
boose car. I'm the days when the men
| lived on the trains He was OF medium
height. and very black. but a disposition
that made him a general favortte with
all who came In contact with him. lie
was a negro Of the old school. and was
| devotedly attached TO all the officials OF
the c. G. o.
SAVED GEN. WCKTIAM'S LIFE
Henry enjoyed the proud distinction OF
having saved the life Of General Williams
| c. Wickham. and for many years he
served General Wickham as his body ser
want being always with him and APP
parenfly finding perfect happiness in his
service.
The incident above referred to oc-
CURED while General Wickham was presi-
| dent OF the Chesapeake and Ohio. In
some manner he had fallen beneath the
| wheels Of a moving caboose car. and would
| have inevitably been crushed beneath
them. but for the presence Of mind OF
| Henry. who dragged him from his peri
| ious position.
From this time until his death General
Wickham retained Henry in a special ca
| pacity. and after his benefactor was dead
| Henry was put on a regular run as a
| porter. which position he retained unit
| the unfortunate occurrence Of yesterday
BY his thrift. Henry secured a neal
] little cottage home near Gordonsville. ant
some Of the products OF his little farm
| he frequently sent as a token OF his affec
ton to the officers Of the road in Rich
mond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
liampton. 6; Colnmh an- q.

HAMPTON. VA. Nov. 4.-Speciai-The
Hampton Athletic Club defeated the CO.
lumbia College football team this after
Noon at p'v@r Niav park Nv score of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
PassENG FRS STORY.
craphic Description of the Scenes Around
the Wreck.

,..aohic Description Of the Scenes Around
the Wreck.
most realistic description Of the wreck
mas GIVEN bv MIR. +. T. Powell Of Shenan-
doah PAGE county. who was on his way
n Newport News. and came to Richmond
last night Mr.. Powell was totally I'M
nerved by the frightful occurrence and
.,or when seen hours after the event.
ooyIa scarcely speak Of 10 with cOmposure.
81 cor on the train at Basic City this
,,.,rri,., a" ne said, TO come 10 Richmond
-, ms, way 10 Newport News, and took
= seat in the day coach next TO the
s,,olxer. NV seat was next 10 the door
"a he coach was pretty well filled with
..ae-In,ers a number OF whom were Ia
dies ~ norm
81 mink the train was about forty or
,,-t,-dve minutes late when we pulled
a., ~ paste City. and 1t appeared TO me
~. the engineer was trying TO make up
- ,os, time for the train just before
49, ,,,reck was running so fast that, al
thougb I tried. | could not count the
nsneIs in the fences along the track
III was a little after l O'Clock, i think
and was leaning back In my seat IN
half doze. when suddenly the car began
summing no and down violently. l caught
hold OF the arm OF the seat In when
sat. and of the back OF the beneh IN 'front.'
OF me. and held on for dear NE
..,rbe women began TO scream. and some
., the uen iunped up and started for the
Soor hut were thrown TO the floor vio-
lently. - q,
"Thronrh the glass OF the front door j
s-,,,i5 zee the ears In 'front.' colna down as
though a huge hole had been dug TO re-
ceiye them. There was sound or crash
ing glass and splintering wood. and tire
dav coach came 10 a stop. resting malt
lis length upon the smoker in front, while
A oarsaneA urtn A. wa- tnrnA4 almost
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
RANGE or THFRMOMrTFE.

The following was the range OF the Their.
mOmeter at The Times Office Yesterday
A. NJ. 81; Y NJ. e.; p. NJ, IS, Z. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
Pittsylsania-O mcial.

CHATHAM. VA. Nov. Especial. The
official vote OF Pittsylyania county Is:
TYLER, z 064: Cutler. ia; McCauil, 1918:
cowden, Z; QuantE, IS; Echols. ISIS
kayeumbsF. "; Cooke, ss5; Roller. 1901:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

STAFFORD G. H.. VA. Nov 4-Spe-
ai.-Governor-Tyier sol: McCaull. $50
I.ieutenant-G overnor-Echols. $50: Roller
soe; Cooke J. A;torney-General-M
tague. go: Lyons. 42l. senate Wallace
7e5: wigglesworth. las. House-Berrey
fq7 Rcgcrs f9f
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

FLOYD. VA. Nov Especial. vote
between the SUPERNATURAL candidates
here was a tells and 14S For Lieu
votes. For .Attorney-GeneralM onfaene
beat Lyons ~ votes. The senator holds
over For Representative--Harry Potter
DEM. 40: 8 I. Turner (Rep) i67 The
Republican loss from last fail was con.
al6erabte.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
Surry Unofficial.

PETEPSPURG VA. Nov. 4--Special.--
The unofficial vote received in Surry
county yesterday was as follows: Tyler.
~; hocaull, 30; for Senate, Hartley.
pemocraD. 6o6; Arnold. Republican,.
81; for House. Hobbs DemocraD. eoS:
Inilerd, Republicar) sse
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
Buford's Majority.

LAWRENCEVILLE. VA. Nov 4.-Spe-
cial.-The official count 81 the ballots cast
IN this county al the election Tuesday,
gave Tyler (DemocraD 1863 majority over
McCaun ORcpublican). Buford Unde-
pendenD received a majority OF $40. over
his Democratic opponent Dr. Powell
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
Passengers We're Excited.

While there were few persons on the
train arriving here last night who were
In the wreck the passengers were, as a
rule. In an excited state OF mind.
Captain James +. Fitz, who has been
In the employ OF the company since he
was a youth. was the only person who
seemed 10 be at all cool. Captain Fitz has
had exciting experiences I'm his life. That
wreck OF yesterday. which he knows OF
only from hearsay not having been In II.
was nothing compared with the scenes
which he witnessed in years gone by.
Captain Fitz has never been in serious
wreck. but he has had 10 deal with more
tough characters than any conductor on
the road.
Captain Fits train could not get by
the wreck so IL switched on 10 the
Southern railways tracks at Charlottes-
Vile and came here via Orange Court
house and Gordonsvile TO Richmond.
His train took on at Charlottesville two
passengers who had been on the train
wrecked near Shadwell. These passen-
gers were much excited II VIII require
night OF good sleep for them 10 regain
their composure. On the way down they
told OF their experiences. and what actu-
ally occurred was somewhat exaggerated.
Taken to Washington.
WASHINGTON. Nov. A large con-
tingent Of the passengers who were aboard
the wrecked train. were brought 10 the
city over the Southern railroad, reaching
mere AT df0uL ndil-NdSt IL
Among them were several OF those who
were slightly injured. but who were able
20 proceed 10 their homes.
Senator Platt and Representative Rus
sell. OF Connecticut. Representative Wall
ter Evans, Of Kentucky. and several at
taches OF the Congressional Committee
investigating the question OF alcohol in
the arts were among those who were on
the wrecked train. Messrs. Plat and
Russell had a narrow escape, being among
those In the sleeper near the middle OF
the train. Mr.. Russell, speaking OF his
experience tonight. said.
MR.. RUSSELL'S EXPERIENCE.
when the committee left Cincinnati
all our party were in the Richmond
sleeper at the rear. being unable TO get
berths In the regular Washington car. A
short while. before the accident, we. had
made arrangements for accommodations
In the sleeper In which Senator ,Platt' was
when the accident occurred the car We
had come from Cincinnati In leaving the
train al Gordonsyllle for Richmond. Sem
ator Platt was In the Washington car
aud ! Joined him about 1fteen minutes
before the accident. Suddenly we felt a
jarr as from the violent application OF
the brakes, and the next moment our car
had toppIed over OF the side nearest the
river. We realized Immediately that
there had been an accident and neithar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05

No matter how you 60 or where
YOU are going, we have the Clothes
for you to 20 in.
Dunlap Hats, Suits s. to s22,
Top Goats 81 to $50. Neckwear 2sc.
TO $50, White Shirts 81, the best
you can find. If not right, we re-
fund.
We are equipped in our Clothing
Department to sell you the best
made Clothing, and guarantee salts.
faction in every case.
Fine Suits. SIS to So.
Fine Overcoats, $40 to SIS.
Men who wear quiet outer clothes
often like fancy, high colored under
clothes.
If correct. we have them.
Only 400 to At you short. stout msa.
When IN a hurry telephone.
Mothers will find rare bargains in
our ChiIdren's Department for to-
day and Saturday. Did you look
at those Special s2.5o and $500
Boys Suits yesterdays
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
Montgomery Onclal

CHRIsTIANsBURG.v VA. Nov. 4.-Spe-
ciai--The official vote OF Montgomery
county IS Tyler. 1132 Echols .06i: Mon
tague i.lii. McCaull S25' Roller. 63i; Ly-
ons $50: Cutler IS. Smthdcal. a., Ken
nedy. 20: Cooke. 100. Maycumber. 80:
ouantz 8. Wharton. 1851. GIL, 7i6:
Thompson (Pro1. 20.
The smallest vote polled for years and
che largest Democratic majority. Nc
Kiniey's vote IN the county 1884, Bryans
I-l7
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-06
Withdrawals Of Goods In Gov
eminent Warehouses Un-
usually Heavy.
Value Of Merchandise Now In
Bond at the Lowest Point
Ever Reached.
Decrease on June 80 OF $685.
100000 Compared With
Year Before.

WASHINGTON, Aug 4.-Tho following
statement was issued during the dry
from the treasury department.:
The advance sheets Of the monthly
summary of finance and commerce for
the month OF June, 1897, about to be
issued by the bureau of statistics, shows
q heavy decrease as to goods held in
bonded warehouses as compared with
preceding years. The causes for un.
usual Withdrawals have been mainly i'll
anticipation Of change in the tariff,
and also an increasing demand for con-
sumption. The value Of goods re-
naming in bond June 80, was $l8, 1885,
723. As compared with the Same duy
of the preceding year there is . de-
crease of $33, 3lS, Gl0. The lowest point
to which goods in warehouses fell pre-
vious to the present was SSl. 100000. in
February, 1856.
The decrease in sugar is particularly
marked. On June 30, 1895, the value
of nil sugar in warehouses was $l0,577,.
175, and ON Juno 80, 1897, il, $50, 4o2.
Under the wool schedule there is an
other marked falling off, particularly in
the item of cloths. The value Of wool
in bond on tho last day Of tho fiscal year
1886 is shown to have decreased from
~, 500, 1888 to 81, 470,90S. Dutiable goods
have decreased from $50, O15, $50 to &c.,
S89, 100, and free goods from $1,430, 162
to 81. rs. 1888,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-06
"DOCTOR" THE TIMBER.

Pine burned Enough to Bring 1t Under
Provisions for Cutting.
CRooKsroN, Mimi, Aug. 4.-Since
the government concluded to adopt the
Odanah plan as to its Indian pine on
the reservations, allowing the Indians
to cut the dead and burned pine, 1t is
said that q great portion Of tho pine on
the White Earth, Leech Lake and Red
Lake reservations has been "doctored, u
fire having been placed at the base Of
trees, charring the bark sufficiently to
bring them within the scope Of the term
burned.
E. Bender, special agent Of the Indian
department, and Major j. G. Wright,
who made the famous report on the
Chippewa estimates last full, are now on
the White Earth and Red Lake reserva-
tons, where they will thoroughly in
vestigate the matter of cutting the
burned timber.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-06
THE STORY DENIED.

Minister Sewall Not Instructed to Declare
Protectorate Over Hawaii.
WASHINGTON, Aug. AT the state
department an explicit denial of the
story that the Americon flag was to be
hoisted at Honolulu was obtained. AT
the navy department it was said that
Admiral Beardslee's orders only con-
remplated landing in an emergency to
maintain the status quo, and the land
ing in that case would not be for a
longer time than was required to restore
conditions to their former shape. 1t
was said that as President Mckinley
had referred the whole matter to con.
gress along with the annexation treaty
it would not be courteous to that body
for the executive to act Of its own vol.
ton until congress had expressed its
will. 1t was further said that there
was no truth in the oft repeated story
that the battleship Oregon was under
orders to GO to Honolulu.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-06
SHERMAN'S RESIGNATION.

The Secretary Refers to 1t ~ an "Absursl
RumOr."
AMAasETT, L. l., Aug. 4.-Secretary
of State Sherman was interviewed by q
representative of the Associated Press
at his cottage here. He would not dis
cuss the report from Hawaii that United
States Minister Sewall had been in
structed to declare protectorate over
the island. Referring to Whitelaw
Reid's visit Mr.. Sherman stated that it
was only in regard to the submitting OF
Mr.. Reid's report as special ambassador
to England. 'The question of my res.
ignation," said Mr.. Sherman, twas not
mentioned. I get tired Of denying
these absurd rumors that arise from
time to time"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-06
/. A. W. ANNUAL MEET.
0'hs~lmen Pouring Into Philadelphia
''s From All Over tho Union.

0'h>>lmen Pouring Into Philadelphia
From All Over tho Union.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4.-The days
developments stamp the success of the
18th national meet Of the L. A. w. be.
yond question. From early morning
until late at night wheelmen have been
arriving in the city from every state in
the Union.
Delegations from New York, New
Jersey, Maryland, Indiana, Illinois,
Massachusetts, aud other states arrived
in rapid succession. Many of those
from New York, New Jersey and Mary
land came in on wheels. Of all the
cities thus far represented, 1ndianap'
oils is making the strongest bid for the
1893 meet. Mayor Taggart and Post
master Sahm are leading the movement.
The meet proper does not begin until
morning when the tours and runs CON-
mittee will conduct runs to number OF
picturesque spots near the city. In the
meantime all the visitors are enjoying
open house at all local clubs.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-06
FIVE HUNDRED KILLED.

Terrible Destruction by tho Outbreak of
the Volcano of Mayor.
TACOMA, WASH, Aug. Alive hun
bred reported killed up to July is the
record of the terrible outbreak of the
great volcano of Mayor, on the island
Of Luzon, one of the Philippine group.
All night Of June Is this volcano began
throwing up ashes and lava in immense
quantities and flames were thrown up
ward considerably over 100 feet above
the crater. The next day 81 bodies were
recovered at q considerable distance,
and the most recent dispatches to Hong
Kong up to July 8 state that not less
than 500 were known to be killed. It
was probable, said the dispatches, that
the loss Of life would reach into the
Thousands, depending on the length Of
eruption. On that date Lava streams
and ashes had reached the cities Of b.
cacay, Malipot and Hberi. and their de-
otructiOn was certain.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-06
Chief Parker Killed.

PERRY. O. T., Aug. 4.-News has
reached here from Altui, in the extreme
southwestern portion of Oklahoma, that
outlaws killed Ouanah Parker, chief of
the Comanche Indians and one of the
most noted Indians Of the Territory.
Chief Parker was returning from Texas
with 300 members of his tribe and was
encamped at the mouth of North Fork
creek. They were engaged in game
of cards when the chief was killed by
IN outlaw and robbed of his money.
No Insurance on Klondyke Men.
CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-The Chicago agent
Of the Travellers Insurance company Of
Hartford, Conn.,, has received instruc.
tons from his home Office not to insure
any person going to the Klondyke re-
gion. It is q risk that the company
does not desire to take because OF the
extreme extra hazard and because when
death takes place the difficulty of OBJ
tanning the facts makes settlement Of
claims too difficult to be practicable