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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
COLLEGE PRESIDENT KILLED.
Possible That Faculty rOnbl Led
to the Murder of f. II.
TriDp1ett.

Jackson. Miss, Jan. was re-
ceiveG to-day from the Alcorn Agriculs-
ural and Mechanical college for colored
people, near Rodney, Miss, that the presi-
dent of the college. E. n. T%ripplett. was
shot and fatally Wounds last evening by
an unknown assassin, while on his way to
church. For several years there has been
a great deal of discord in the college FAC
ulty. The trouble has been caused by
some members of the faculty who have
been trying to Gust Mr.. Tripplett for the
purpose of personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. but
the stats board of education has refused
he was the man for the place. In the
faculty troubles and the bitterness there
ergendered. it is possible that a clue may
universally esteemed by whites and blacks.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
$4,000 FOR MRS. LUETGERT.
Inspector Schnnck Seeks to Put an
End to Stories That She
Ia Alive.

Chicago. Jan. 3.-Police Inspector Shack
has made a verbal offer of 1000 in ap-
proved real estate to any person producing
Mrs. Luetgert, dead or alive. Attorney
Harmon. of the defense. has complained
that he is only prevented from producing
Mrs. LuetGert by a lack of funds, ana In
spector Shaack, 1t is said. chose this
method of rejoinder. He also hopes to thus
put a quietus>on the reports from various
parts of the country that Mrs. LuetEert
has been discovered.
In the trial to-day. Lawyer Harmon, fo-
the defense. entered a motion that the case
be taken from the jury and LuetSert re-
leased on the ground that the brief session
o. court on New Years day was Illegal.
The motion was at once overruled by Judge
Gary.
No evidence was taken at Saturdays ses-
sion. court having been adjourned as soon
as the defense objected to the trial proceed
ing on that day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
District Court,

Judge Myers returned from Valley Falls
yesterday morning and convened the dis
trict court for the trial of civil cases.
me case of the Electric railway against
the Chicago Great Western for damage to
one OF the Plaintiffs cars was continued
IN the suit brought by the Great Western
Manufacturing Company against John
Noiz Tor packing house machinery. the
court appointed A. f. Dempsey as referee
to hear the case. and report.
A motion for a new trial in the case of
Morbach against the Home Mining Com
pany Will be argued January S.
Considerable time was taken In cettirp
q jury in the case of the Hayes Woolen
company against II. Sellers ct al, and the
case will 60 to trial to-day. ~
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04

I. B. Edwards was arrested last night
by Detectives Quarles and Cahill at the
nome of his mother, on North Third street.
Oh from the authorities of
Burrton, kas, that he is wanted there for
placed under arrest he was in bed and
suffering with a violent congestive chill.
II was not thought advisable to remove
him and Chief Quarles detailed Detectives
Walsh and Mackey to keep guard over the
prisoner. The Burton authorities will ar
rive to-day and edwards will be taken
back to that city
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
PASSENGER MEN MEET.
Listen to Reading of Their Agree.
ment and Promise to Observe
Its Provisions.

The local passenger association held a
meeting yesterday afternoon. and the agree
ment to maintain rates was re-read to the
members by the secretary. All of the rep
resentatives said they would not deal with
ticket brokers in the future. A discussion
of homeseekers' excursion rates which seem
likely to demoralize' the passenger situa-
ton developed the fact that none of the
agents here has official information on the
subject. all depending upon the reports in
The Journal for advice. The holiday bust
ness out of Kansas City was handled with
exceptional adherence by the lines to their
agreements. only seven tickets being pre-
citation for redemption. All of these were
the return portions of round trip tickets
reading to st. Louis. three over the Mis-
souri, Pacific. two over the Wabash and two
via the Burlington. They were promptly
redeemed and no charges were filed against
the roads. as it was believed the tickets
reached the brokers without the connivance
of the agents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
TERRE HAUTE SHORTAGES.
Three EH-City Foa3d to
Short $4,000. S2O.OOO and $751;
O Respectively.

Terre Haute. Ind, Jam. S.-Experts Mad
ison and Duncan, who are investigating
the books of the city officials for the past
ten years, report a shortage of about s13, OGO
in the accounts of ex-City Treasurer Wes-
ley w. Hauck. The announcement causes
a sensation. Mr.. Hauck claims it is an
error and that he will be able to show it
to- be so. He is a candidate for the NOM
nation for state auditor on the Republican
ticket. Mr.. Hauck held the office of city
treasurer for four years: His two prede-
lively, $1,000 and 10000 The matter is now
in the hands of the finance committee of
the city council.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
MORE PLANS FOR DURRANT.
Attorneys Will Apply Direct to the
Supreme Court for n Stay of
Execution.

San Francisco, jar. 3.-Contrary to gen.
eral expectations, the attorneys for W. II.
T. Durrant. the condemned murderer of
Blanche Lamont. did not appear in the fed
eral court to-day to renew their efforts to
secure a stay of execution on behalf of
their client. This action led to a rumor
to the effect h t-they had abandoned all
further hope of SAVING Durrant's neck, but
trey are too busily preparing to apply to
the supreme court of the United States
direct for a stay of proceedings, to waste
time in fruitless appeals to the state and
federal courts.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
DAMAGES FOR BROKEN RIBS.
MISS stella NJ. Preston. n SchooI
Teacher, Asks $4,000 From
Missouri Pacific, @

A suit for $4,000 personal damages was
Illed IN the court of common pleas yester-
Cay morning by Miss Stella NJ. Preston
against the Missouri Pacific Railroad Com
pany. n plaintiff is a school teacher
and has been teaching at Irving, Kas. Her
home is AT Blue Rapids. Kas.. and on De.
sember ~, she alleges, she went TO the Iry-
ing DEPOT Tor the purpose of taking a train
holidays. In attempting To board the train,
the cars gavs a sudden jerk, throwing her
cued. but not until Ter body had been
frtShtruily bruised ar . several ribs broken.
She alleges that the injuries will make her
a cripple for life. Nt
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
MURDERER'S DESPERATION.
Blinds n Waterman With Cigar Ashes
and Beats Him Senseless-Fails
to n However,.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. S.-John Mos
chik, a murderer condemned to death,
made 4 desperate attempt to escape from
the county jail on the top floor of the court
house building this morning. He threw a
handful of cigar ashes in the eyes of Spe-
cial Waterman Peterson. and beat him in
to insensibility with a long iron hook. taken
from his bedstead. Then locking the door.
he made his way into the corridor and the
hallway. The only mode of egress to tho
street below is the Jail elevator. n Mos
chik rang the bell. hoping to take the ele-
vator man by surprise. He was foiled in
this. The operator recognized the fellow.
dropped his car. and Moschik was caught
and returned to his cell. Peterson's wounds
are serious but not fatal.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Public Schools Reopen.

The public schools reopened yesterday,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04

New York. Jan. 3.-Pursuant to the
agreement arrived at recently by the pres
idents of the trunk lines and their West
err connections. the restoration of east
ard west bound freight rates went into
effect to-day. The articles of agreement
admit of no misunderstanding. it is said.
and there is reason to believe that any
attempt at rate cutting will be vigorously
dealt with.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
THIS OFFENDER FAVORED.
He Fails TO Pay $3.50 Fine and Is Not
Sent to Jail in De-
fnulf

At to-day's meeting of the county COM
missioners an investigation will he made
10 ascertain why Charles Hutton has NOT
paid the fine of $50 imposed by Judge Holt.
OF the common pleas court. He has failed
10 pay the fine and has never been con-
fined I'm the county jail.
Young Hutton was convicted of giving
Stella tonway. a young country girl. IL
quor. Judge Holt fined him $50. This was
Oh December 2S. and up TO Yesterday the
fine had not been paid and Hutton is stiIl
free. Tho county board will look into the
matter and unless the fine is paid Hutton
Will be ordered locked vi.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Another Large Land Sale,

A warranty deed has been placed on file
In the register of deeds office by Amanda
ID: Arthur conveying to Edmund Mulcahy.
OF Versailles. Ky, fifty acres of land lying
just north of this city. in the Missouri river
bottoms. The consideration was $3.50. 1t
Is not known just what Mr.. Mulcahy in
rumored 1t will be used for sites for manu-
featuring plants. This is the third large
land sale made in this city recently. The
iowa developing Company purchased a
large tract of land in the Missouri river
bottoms a few days ago, which, it is said,
VIII be used as a site for a large elevator.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
LOVERS DIE TOGETHER.
SnloOnkeeper and the Daughter of a
Wealthy Farmer Found Dead
in NOnrOeviIle. Ind.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Jan. Sat Monroe
Vile to-day, the dead bodies of Miss Viola
Marquand. aged %. daughter of a wealthy
farmer, and Michael Miller, aged &c, a sa-
loonkeeper. were found lying in a room
in the rear of Miller's saloon. Blood from
a bullet wound in his right temple covered
the bed clothing. Viola lay in a heap in
the middle of the floor. shot to death. A
revolver with two chambers empty lay by
her right hand. Both bodies We're in street
dress. Two letters. one purporting to be
from Viola, and the other from young
Miller. were found In each it was the dec
laration that they wanted to die together
and be buried together.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Two More Fires.

Sunday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Dustin
we're visiting at the residence of Otto
children began admiring the Christmas
tree, when little Gertrude Dustin under
took to light a taper. The foliage caught
but the fire was put out before much dam
age was done. ~
About 2 o'clock a barn in he rear Of
52' Ottawa street caught fire In some un-
known manner. and was totally DESTROYED.
The. flames communicated to a shed owned
by August REM. on the adjoining premises.
are about SlON.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
stilwe,1 Oyster Car n Success.

r. C,,f rsaaS !. orune ri.,apd.S
morning on its initial trip from the Gulf.
loaded with oysters. 1t carried $50 barrels
of oysters all in water taken from the
Gulf. The oysters arrived in prime condi-
ton. The car will continue in regular SER
vice between Port Arthur and Kansas City,
running on passenger trains.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Canal Boatmen Meet.

New York. Jan. "a meeting of canal
boat men who are interested in the move
ment to form an association for self-pro-
definite plan of action was agreed UPON.
The matter will be discussed further at a
meeting to be held here on January 10.
The beat owners assert that 1t is unjust
for them to be required to pay insurance
charges on their cargo. The principal cause
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
INDEPENDENCE
George Rndemaker Arrested on the
CharEe of Burning l.. o.
vOpe'S Barn.

George Rademaker was arrested yester-
day on complaint of Joseph Peterson. He
is charged with the burning of the barn of
l.. o. Swope. in which the complainant
had feed stored. The Swope barn was a
large building, located on the old Bank
farm. three miles northeast of this city,
Rademaker has a family. The case will be
called to-day In one of the justice courts.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Home.eeker.' Excursion Rates.

Western passenger lines will meet in
Chicago tomorrow to consider the matter
of homeseekers' excursion rates. which all
lines have named for the winter months,
several roads applying these rates from
souri, river terminal points. The Pittsburs
& Gulf has been asked to withdraw its
homeseekers' excursion rates as an end
toward an agreement between the lines.
but will decline to do so. and any action
taken will have to be independent of the
Omaha, Kansas City & Eastern and Pitts
burg & Gulf.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04

in behalf of the stockholders of the cleo
tric company, vino were trying to effect
a reorganization. filed q motion in the SUI
preme court and it is said backed his mo-
ton by an affidavit in which he said that
he. representing the stockholders, had paid
Receiver Gray $4,000 and that the latter
had in turn paid it out to the creditors.
Receiver Gray denied that he had received
any such sum from Ryan or from anyone
acting for him, and said that the statement
was made to prejudice the court.
Mr.. Ryan was arraiGned before Judge
Cowing and held in s., 800 bail. which was
furnished. Mr.. Ryan denies that he per-
jured himself in any way.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
WILL AID THE SCALPERS.
The Commercial Travelers' National
League to Oppose ~Anti-Scalp-
ing Bill Before Congress-.

New York, Jan. S.-P. E. DOVE. president
of the Commercial Travellers National
League, said to-day that his organization
is prepared on the reconvening of congress
to vigorously oppose the anti-scalping bill
now before that body. This bill prohibits
the sale of railroad tickets by any one ex-
cept the authorized agent of a railroad
Mr.. Dove disclaims any connec-
ton between his organization and the
scalpers, saying that the league will not
oppose any legislation directed against the
business of scalping. He thinks the bill.
if passed, will be a prelude to a general
advance in passenger rates all over the
country.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Week of Prayer With the Churches.

Most of the churches have announced
that prayer services will be held each night
this week. At the Delaware Street NJ.
r. church revival services will be held,
The service at the First Presbyterian
church will be held at 4 o'clock each after
noon. Evening services will be held at the
Maple Avenue NJ. +. church and the Chris
tian church.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
FORTY R0USTAB0UTS FIGHT.
Use Razors, Knives and Broken Bowls
Two Dead and Another
NAV Die.

sisterville, ". Va, Jan. 3.-Forty rousta-
bouts of the steamer Bob Bali, while en-
route to P%ittsburg in a private second class
below here. this afternoon. The train was
stopped here and Peter Maxwell, Bob An
derson. William and Frank Foy were taken
off. Anderson and Maxwell are dead. WILL
lam Foy may die. Razors, knives and brok-
en- bowls had been used.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Marriage

These people were yesterday granted IL
censes TO wed by Probate Judge Herr:
Name. Age.
j. G. Cunningham. Kansas City, Mos
Rebecca Goddard. jefferson county. Mo...24
William NJ. Neeley, Argentine, Kas........24
Mary Borford, Argentine. Kas.............27
George Kestler. Bonner Springs, Kas.....25
Clara O'Brien, Bonner Springs, Kas......25
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
NEWKiRK WON'T BE TRIED NOW.
Another Continuance VIII He Granted
ON the Old Plea of Ill
Health,

Sedalia. Mo-, JAM. 3.-(Special.) The jan
uary term of the Pettis county court con-
vened this morning. the only cases of inn
portance on the docket being the four in
dictments against Cyrus Newkirk. presi-
dent of the defunct First National bank.
in each of which he is charged with grand
larceny. The cases will not be tried. how
ever, at this term of court. as a continue
ance will be granted on the same old plea
of the Ill health of the defendant. New
kirk is still a resident of California, and
is not anxious to return to Missouri.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Burglars Mt Parkville.

Parkville. Mo-, Jan. s.-(special.) Two
men tonight were trying to force an en-
trance into the -postofice here when they
We're INTERRUPTED by Marshal Thomas Per-
~. who fired four ineffective shots at
them. The men ran south towards the
river and. have so far eluded their pur-
STEERS. although a large posse of citizens
is making a diligent search for them.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
MURDERER FATALLY SHOT.
Attempted to Escape From a and
Was Fired Upon by q
Guard.

Little Rock. Ark, Jan. 3.-Lee Mills, one
o fthe Patterson family murderers. who was
in Jail at Clinton. made 4 desperate at
tempt to escape from Jail, and was shot
and probably fatally wounded by one of
the guards. He is considered the most des-
perate man ever in the Van Buren, county
Jail. He has vowed that he will kill Har-
den. his companion in the Patterson muir
ders. Harden has made a full confession.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04

Several trips were made yesterday by Air
line passenger trains, but no official sched-
ule has been given the public. Officials
connected with the freight department say
an effort will be made to secure all the
traffic possible. and that should the pas
senger business justify it. more passenger
train will be run City officials Were nom
committal yesterday as to the matter of the
Air line franchise.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
County's Expenditure. for the Year.

County Clerk Daniels yesterday filed with
the board of county commissioners his an
the county for the year 1897. 1t follows:
January and February, general fund.
S,5lS. ~: asylum fund. 81 .g02. 0S; March, gen
eral. S!,922.o6; asylum, $500. 0S; May. gen.
eral. S,32s.2s; asylum, Sal0.13; Jail. s1O,51
June. general. Si,92i. IS; asylum, 81. 1iS.2 20;
gust. general, s4,646. -; asylum, s794.s 81; Sep
tember general, s.. 539.37 asylum, 81, 65S. 20;
October. general, ST, 49, 10; asylum. s529. Al
December. general, ST, 265. 40; asylum, 1850. 66.
Totals for year: General fund, 81, 5S3. a;
asylum, 81. 81; Jail, SO, 800. Total, 500,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Minisierinl Alliance Meeting.

The Ministerial Alliance met yesterday
afternoon at > o'clock at the First Pres
byterian church. Among other matters of
interest discussed was the Sunday closing
present made a vigorous demand. Officers
for the ensuing year were elected, as fol-
lows:
President, Rev. Mr.. w. J. Sly, pastor Of
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
ARRESTED FOR PERJURY.
Receiver of ThomsOn-HoustOn Elec-
trio Company Accuses Reorganiz-
alton Commfttee's Attorney.

New York, Jan. 3.-Lesiie w. Ryan. one
of the counsel for the Southern Railway
Company, was arrested to-day for perjury
on the complaint filed a month ago, of
Henry Winthrop Gray, special commission
er of jurors of this city. Mr.. Ryan is at
torney for the reorganization committee
for the Thomson-Houston Electric Compa-
ny, and Mr.. Gray is receiver of that com
pany. Last September Mr.. Ryan, acting
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
UNCLE COILS TALKS.
Would BE Pleased to Have Govern.
ment FOreclose Its Lien ON
Central Pacific.

New York, Jan. 3.-President C. P. Hunt
ington, of the Central Pacific railroad,
which is indebted to the government to the
extent of 49, GA. 100, declared to-day that he
would be pleased to lave the government
put up the property for sale. I'VE are
willing to pay as much for 1t as any out
slider" he said, but no more. One thing
is certain-if the road goes into a receivers
hands it's earnings will fall off at least
one-third."
Mr.. Huntington added that the officials of
the Grad were negotiating with the repre-
%sentatives of the government and that some
amicable settlement of the trouble was not
unlikely.
Speyer & Co.. the ankers who recently
requested deposits of the Central Pacific
bonds with a view to securing an adjust
ment with the government. refuse to say
whether OF not the road will be placed In
the hands of q receiver.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
A Statement Corrected.

In justice to the Kelley institute of Kan
Kelley institute of this city. desires to cor
rect a misleading statement published in
The Journal a few days ago. The Kelley
institute of this city is not the only Kelley
institute in this part of the country, but
It is the only genuine Kelley institute in
Kansas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04

the Third Baptist church; vice president.
Rev. DR.. Mcclellan, pastor of the United
Presbyterian church; secretary and treas
Crer, Rev. Mr.. /. W. Davenport, pastor of
the Peoples Methodist church.
The alliance will meet next Friday morn
ing at 8 o'clock in the Methodist church,
South, and discuss important matters.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Mortgage ON stilweil Road.

Quincy. ILL.,. Jan. IA first mortgage for
sii.O00.0W on the new Omaha. Kansas City
& Eastern railroad was filed to-day. Bonds
at 5 per cent for thirty years are to be Is
sued. and the mortgage covers a new $780,
ono bridge to be built at Quincy.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04

for dissatisfaction. they say. is the exist
ence of 'scalpers" or commission brokers'.
who dispose of the freight carried by the
canalboats.
Should the proposed organization be eff
fected. agents will be appointed to handle
the freight carried by its members.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Grievance Committee.

Topeka, Kas., jar. 3.-(Special.) The gem
eral grievance committee of the Order OF
Railway Conductors is holding its annual
meeting in this city. No business will come
up that will produce any complications be-
tween the order and the railroads.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04

In tie chancery division on Saturday,
says the Westminster Gazette. December
10. Mr.. Justice Romer granted a petition for
the distribution of an accumulated fund OF
G24.GO among fifteen persons certified to
be next of kin to one Mary Ann Sergeant.
The lady named. who was not married,
recently died In a private lunatic asylum
In Yorkshire, at the age of IS years. after
having been confined as q person of un-
sound mind for over seventy years.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
The completest deshabIlle is ohtainea In
MelncntOes.
From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
Did you hab a merry Chrfstmas?" asked
Mr.. Erastus Pinkley's friend.
We'll. / has'n much recollection o. what
happened aftuh I lief YOU all at de pahlor
social: but I reckons | mus of had some
Enjoyment. l fms fob hicks in my razzer."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Commi.sioner. Go to Llndsborx.

Topeka. Kas.. Jan. S.-tSpecial.) The rail-
road commissioners went to Lindsborg to-
night to take evidence tomorrow on the
complaint made by business men of that
place against the Union Pacific for excess
sive rates on freight to Salina.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Canadian'. Increased Ea~rninx..

Montreal. Jan. 3.-The Canadian Pacific
railroad earnings for the week ending De-
cember 81 were $197 600: for the same period
last year, s69l 900; increase, s106. Co.,.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
Rock Island Earnings Increased.

Chicago. Jan. 3.-The estimated gross
earnings of the Rock Island for the month
of December were 81 ,5lS,14O. an increase of
$2S0.Si5 over the estimated gross of De-
cember 1896.