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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER
One Youth Seriously wounds An-
other. and Kills Himself

LANCASTER, PA, March a-Roy
Gehrig. OF Milton, Pa. shot and prob
ably fatally wounded VIII b. Davis, OF
st. Clair. Pa. at Alillersvllle, to-day,
and then killed himself.
A note written by Gehrig and tound
near his body gives his explanation OF
the tragedy as follows.
I'VE are dead i'm love with Alice cum
mings and Annie Holmes, and not beng
able to see them, and they keeping away
from us. we have resolved to take our
lives. My name is Roy Gehrig, OF Mill
ton. Pa. and the little fellow Is William
Davis. of st. Clair. Please notify our
parents at once. We would like to De
cremated; so notify our parents at once.
Davis says he knows nothing OF the
sote. and denies that there was any
ebmpact to commit suicide. From what
can be learned, IT seems that Gehrlg,
who was introduced TO the ladies by
Davis. was desperately in love with Miss
Cummings, and that he and Davis had
a dispute over her. Gehrig then. 1t Is
supposed, decided to kill Davis and then
take his own life, and wrote the letter
to make the affair appear like dorble
suicide. They were each about 10 years
old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Phoenix Assurance Co. of London.

It affords us very great pleasure to call
attention to the annual statement OF the
United States Branch Of this grand old
English company, which appears In our
columns to-day. 1t will be seen from
this statement that the assets OF the
phoenix" in this country on the lst OF
January last amounted 20 2224,952.O,
and that their surplus, over and above all
liabilities. including the necessary amount
TO reinsure all of their policies in TINS
country. amounted TO N,29,lsl.u. In ad-
dition TO the above assets, the assets OF
the Phoenix at their home ofilce In
London amount to over $6.0oO,C0. The
phoenix" began business in lIS2, and IN
1851, or. 10l years ago, they maze loss
of about 81 500 i'm the city OF Richmond
in what was then considered great hre'
The 'sPhoenix" is represented in Rich-
mond by two agents, Messrs. T. Il Al
friend and B. c. Wherry. ana either Vi
these gentlemen will take pleasure IN
issuing their policies 70 any OF our cltl-
zeps desiring nrst-class fire-insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
RIOTING IN BOMBAY.
Several Persons kiIIed-Oufbreak
EspeciaIIy Against Christians.

BOMBAY, March 9.-Serious plague
riots have occurred in the native quarter.
Several persons have been killed or
wounded. Troops and blue-jackets have
been dispatched to the scene of the dis
turbances.
The trouble arose through a plague
party's inquiring into the cause of the
sickness of a Mohammedan woman. a
great crowd # caste men gathered, and
stoned and mobbed the party, which re-
tired for an escort of armed police and
returned and redemanded the surrender
OF the patient, which was refused. A
Parsee magistrate, who exhorted the
popuIace not to resist the police, was
himself struck, whereupon he ordered the
police to charge. They did So and four
Mohammedans were killed and several
wounded.
The disturbances spread with alarming
rapidity until the whole quarter around
the Bhendi Bazaar presented specta-
Gle similar to that of the riots of 1888.
The Mohammedans. who were joined by
the Hindoos, assaulted every European
or Eurasian they met and hysterical
mob attacked the European dwellings in
the suburb of Bycaulla. The residents
barricaded themselves in their houses
and fired blank cartridges from their
windows, which drove the rioters away.
In the mean time troops were hurried
10 the scene, and battery of artillery
Is now patroling the Bhendi Bazaar
The outbreak was specially directed
against Christians. 1t is reported that two
European soldiers were killed, but 1t is
difficult. on account of the excitement, to
obtain correct details.
The excitement partly subslded this
evening. but the situation is still regard
ed as serious. Cavalry has been ordered
from Poonah TO assist in patrolling the
streets. and the volunteers have been
called out. The city is in the hands of the
military.
The two members of the Shropshire
Regiment who were killed were walking
unarmed The mob battered IN their
skulls. Many European officers and police
men were severely handled and seriously
injured In several instances Europeans
who were traversing the native secuoh
of the town alone, were beaten or stap-
bed. Some were dangerously injured.
In various parts of the city plague am
balances were seized and burned. At
tennis were made To burn the hospitals,
and the European nurses had narrow es-
canes. Finally. they were escorted 10 a
place Of safety by the troops The mon
attacked the Jamsetjee Hospital, and
badlv wounded Mr. Gillespie. the house
surgeon. but il was repulsed by rlne vol
levs Several of the rioters were killed.
The total losses of the rioters are yet
unknown. but the outbreak Is regarded
as the most alarming that has occurred
I'm India in many years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
PROVISIONS AT KEY WEST.
suppIies for Cubans Awaiting the
Eern-FIeet Notes.

KEY WEST, FLA, March Sine BIZ
.ish cruiser Cordelia, of the North
American squadron, arrived here to-day
from Hongkong. The Cordelia is about
eoual in fighting capacity to the Raleigh
The Mallory-LAne steamer Nueces ar
rived to-day. with 500 packages Of pro-
visions for the starving Cubans, and sixty
nackoees of ammunition The ammuni-
.ior was transferred TO the Marbehead.
and will be taken to the Tortugas for the
warships there. ..
The dispach-boat Fern is hourly expect
al from Habana. on her arrival the pro-
,dsions will be put on board, and she will
then proceed to MatanZas.
rbis afternoon the Nashville towed
ooaIbarRe out 10 the New York. The
Datroit remains in the harbor.
ro-morrow the torpedo-boat Porter will
,save for the Tortugas. with mail for the
Acct She will probably return on sun
day. -
,ro,n the wreck of the Maine. Any that
mav hs found hereafter viii be brought
40 Kev West on the lighthouse tender
Mangroye. instead of the Bache
pr,qadfer-General Wilson, Chief of the
trnlrea states Army Engineer corps. left
for TAMPA tonight, after inspecting the
local fortifcations.
rs sIcARD TO BE RELIEVED?
The fleet at Tortugas was made sta
t,onary to-day. Among recent rumors
was one that Rear-Admiral Sicard had
been relieved OF the command. This,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
BRYAN ON CANNON BILL.
He Thinks Amount Might Well Have
Been 100000. 900.

ATLANTA, GA, March 9.--W. J. Bryan
spent few hours in Atlanta to-day, on
his way 10 Macon. where he spoke to-
night. When asked his opinion as re-
CARDS the action of Congress in placing
S50,OOO.0OO at the Presidents disposal for
the national defence, Mr. Bryan said: 81
am glad the House acted promptly and
unanimously. In fact, il might have
been better TO have made il an even
hundred million. TO show the world that
Congress and the American people. with
out regard to political differences. are
ready to support the administration in
any action necessary for the protection
OF the honor and welfare of the Eatic2.'
'Does this appropriation mean Uar|
mot necessarily" replied Mr.. Bryan.
Instead of leading to war, a prompt
liberalty at this time may lessen the
probability of war, and in the end prove
a wise economy"
Mr.. Bryan refused to discuss the Maine
incident further than to say that he
was awaiting the result of the investi-
cation.
He complimented Consul-General Lee.
saying that he had performed his duty
with great ability, courage, and discre-
tion, under trying circumstances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
CHARGE OF POISONING.
Continuance of Case Asked on
Ground of Defendants Iil-Heaith.

MERIDIAN. MISS. March 9.-The case
of the State VS.. DR.. W. II. Lipscomb,
charged with poisonin. Charles I. Stew
art for the insurance on his life, was
called in the Kemper County Court to-
day. The defence asked continuance on
the ground of the defendants not being
nhvsically able to endure trial. Dr.
I.;pscomb swore that he was afraid II
would kill him 10 go to trial.
Dr. s. ID. Ke,lis, witness for the de-
fence I'm the trial, testified as TO Lips
combs ill-health. A dramatic scene then
ensued. DIR. Lpscomb apparently became
very nervous. and wanted some place 10
lie down. A bed was taken into the grand
h,rv room. and the prisoner escorted
thither by friends and DR.. Ksllis.
The court then adjourned until to-mor-
row TO allow an investigation TO be
made. Drs. NJ. NJ. Warren OF Macon; w.
Mckinley. of Binnsviile, and W. r..
pearson. OF scooba. will examine the pri-
sooer and their report viii probably set
,,s the motion for a continuance. Fail
ing IN that, the defence will ask for a
change Of venue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
CusTOM-HOUsE CONSOLIDATION.
virsinians Make strong Protests
Gage Proposition Believed Dead.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. March 9-(Spe-
cial THE committees from Norfolk,
Portsmouth. and Newport News appear
ed, with Congressman Young and Ma
tional- -Republican-C Committeeman Bow
den, before the Ways and Means Com
mittee OF the House to-day, and made
the same arguments as those outlined in
the Dispatch to-day. which took place
before Assistant -Secretary-Of-the
sury Howell yesterday.
The committee from the Petersburg
Tobacco Exchange and Chamber Of Com
merce, consisting of General Stith Boiling
and Mr.. John McGill, also appeared be-
fore the same committee. They made
very strong argument against the merg-
ing of the Petersburg custom-house into
that OF Richmond. They stated that this
action would close the only three bonded
warehouses I'm the United States Of the
class Of those at Petersburg if the re-
commentator of the Secretary of the
Treasury was carried out. These three
manufacturing bonded warehouses en-
ployed over fifteen hundred employees,
and exported over one half of all the
manufactured tobacco exported from the
United States. General Boiling and Mr..
McGill were asked several questions by
members OF the committee, the replies TO
which developed the fact that all the
officials appointed by the government
were paid by the owners Of the bonded
warehouses in Petersburg. The commit
tee from Petersburg argued that as these
warehouses paid three United States
storekeepers $2,160 per year. and as the
manufacturers i'm that city exported over
one half of the tobacco sent abroad from
the United States, the government should
be willing to retain a Collector of Gus
toms at Petersburg and encourage the
export trade
The statements and arguments of the
committees from Norfolk, Portsmouth,
Newport News. and Petersburg have so
impressed the Ways and Means Commit
tee that Representatives Young. from the
Norfolk District, and Epes, from the Pc
tersburg District. who accompanied the
Petersburg delegation, do not believe
that any change will be made. There is
a strong influence being brought to bear
on congressman from every section Of the
country against the economic proposals
made by Secretary Gage in regard to the
consolidation of custom-houses. and the
bill now before the House embodying the
Secretary's propositions will certainly be
defeated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
The Maine Explosion.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Among all the theories and conjectures
as to the cause of the blowing up OF the
battleshp Maine. no one, so far as have
read has suggested the idea that, II there
had been an outside submarine mine eX-
plosion rf such tremendous magnitude
and power, II would have caused an up
heaval of the water and considerable
waves. which could not have failed 10
affect, to a noticeable extent, the nume-
rous surrounding craft, big and little, in
the harbOr. No mention, 80 far as
have observed has been made OF any such
disturbance. Again. such an outside eX-
plosion would have lifted or careened
the vessel TO an extent noticeable TO
those on board. But there seems 10 have
been no such movement of the ship OBJ
served. These being facts, Is 1t not EVIL
dent that the explosion was within the
vassa,p III. A. b.
SAKE Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

bottle over the bow OF the Kentucky, and
airs. wlnslow. wife OF Lieutenant Wiis-
low. and daughter or the late commander
of the Old kearsarge. will name the new
vessel. Mrs. Winslow has announced
tnat she VIII use the traditional Dot,ie
of wine. and II is presumed that MISS
Bradley will FOLLOW her example.
The impression prevails here to-nlsht
that the report OF the Board or inquiry
INTO the blowing up OF the battiesnip
Maine will state that the explosion came
from external sources This comes from
a semi-ofncial source, but from the iact
that sul-General Lee testified betore
the board only yesterday 1t Is improbable
that any conclusion has been reached
winch could be known mere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

however. is denied, although Admiral 81
card declines to discuss the probabilities
Of his resignation, or the condition of his
health. Well-informed officers say 1t is
only question of . short time when he
will be relieved OF the severe responsible
lity now resting upon him.
Mails are held here for the Cincinnati
and Brooklyn. and they are expected to
join the feet
A letter has been received by naval
officer from an officer in Habana, saying
that the Maine officers now in that city
will leave for Key West Saturday next
II this information is correct it may be
assumed that the court of inquiry will
leave Hahana on or before that date.
The yacht Anita left tonight for Ha-
bana, with the congressional party. She
will probably go to Matanzas tomorrow,
and thence to Sagua la Grande.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
COAL NINE STRIKE ORDERED.
Knnawha and New River Men ia
Come Out April 1st.

CHARLESTON, W. VA, March g.
The Kanawha and New River coal miners
have been ordered to striks on April lst
and 1900 men will come out, unless the
operatives agree TO meet the terms Of
fered by the United Mine-Wcrkers. The
operators Of the two rivers met here
to-day. and had a long conference con-
cerning the situation. They positively
declined to accede to the demands of the
miners. because, they claim, they ca-.-
not proiitably pay the advance asked
for.
The United Mine-Workers ask that the
West Virginia operators sign the Chi
cagO agreement, which calls for an S-hour
scale. uniform screens, and 40 cents a
ton for mining soft coal The New
River and Kanawha miners are only re-
ceiving 30 cents a ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

tne world a noble example os sacr,aco
tor peace by unpreparedness for war. we
are glad to see that they have shown
themselves wise in time
DENIAL OF MEDIATION.
LYNDON, March lO-The Washington
lorfespondent OF the Daily Chronicle de-
mes that Sir Julian Pauncefote. when
calling on President Mckinley on Tues
cay onered Great Britain's mediation in
the cuban affair, or asked the support of
the United States for the British policy
In the far East.
ST Julian says the correspondent.
'unFeEed TO President Mckinley. infor-
mally the Queens personal satisfaction
at his conservative course and an ex-
preston of her sympathy in his efforts to
reheVe cuba. and her hope OF the ameIio-
ration Of the Cuban situation without a
resort TO war"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
LAUNCHING At NEWPORT NEWS.
Impression That Maine Report VIII
AIIege Outside Cause.

WASHINGTON, March s-(Special)-
All the arrangements have been COM
pleted for the launching. on the 2ith IN
stant, OF the battleships Kearsase ana
Kentucky at Newport News. A very
large and distinguished party VIII leave
Washington by the Norfolk and wash
ington Steamboat Line. 10 attend the
ceremony. Miss Bradley, daughter OF the
Governor of Kentucky, viii break The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

with that greatest of Alternative Tonics-
DR. Davids Iodo- -Ferrated Sarsaparilla
n makes pure. rich. fed blood and brings
bloom 10 the cheek and health and Vigor
10 the body There is more pure health
giving medicine In single bottle OF Dr.
Davfd's lodo-Ferrated SArsapariiia ,hai
IN a gallon of the much vaunted patent
medicines. Remember. Dr. David's Iodo-
rerrated Sarsaparilla cures that tired
feeling permanently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
TRUST FUNDS.
Accidents and Uncertainties as 10
Their Proper Disposition Removed.

The Virginia Trust Company acts as
executor, administrator, guardian, re-
ceiver. trustee for estates, corporations
or individuals.
All accidents and uncertainties incident
to trusts, etc, as administered Dy lndl-
viduals are altogether removed, when
the company is appointed 20 handle the
trust fund. The corporation trustee out
lives the trust. The inefficiency and
carelessness of individual trustees may
wreck valuable estates. Wills -eceipted
for and kept without charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Rosecrans Passing Away.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March S--Gehe-
raj w. S. Rosecrans's physician repoI"
that he is slowly and peaceiuiiy passing
away. He is conscious, ana suileis ho
rain. His splendid vital iorce may Aeep
hiro alive several hours, and possibly un-
til another day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
DENIAL OF MEDIATION.
SYMPATHY FROM HAWAII.
proposition for Republic from
kaiuInni.


HONOLULU, March !. via SAN FRAN
CISCO, March 9-The Hawaiian Legisla-
ture has adopted a joint resolution ex-
tending its deep and earnest sympathy 10
the United States in the great loss of life
sustained by the destruction Of the bat
ueship Maine. in Habana harbor, on Feb
ruary 18th last and at the suggestion of
Senator McCandlish the flag over the
public building floats at half-mast as
mark OF sympathy.
Y. H. Davies guardian of Princess Kat
ulani, has addressed an open letter to
the Hawaiians. I'm which he proposes 70
abandon all hopes of monarchy for the
islands, and make a republic, condition
ally upon the cessation of all further
work for annexation on the part Of the
American residents of the islands. This
proposition. however. does not meet with
the approval Of either the natives or the
Americans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
The Money-saver.

The New Clothing and Mems Fur1
nishers. with a new way OF selling mer-
ehandfse. so new that the Richmond pun
lie is 10 be taken by surprise. The larSe
store 429 east Broad street. at one Time
occupied by Fourqurean' Prce Ienple
r Co is fitted up and will be open for
business on Saturday next, March tho
18th. Get ready for k.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Nnine Men in New York.

NEW YORK. March 9.-Five OF the
crew of the battleship Maine arrived here
to-day on the Mallory Line steamer Lam
pasas. from Key West. They are John
Bload. master-at-arms; John schwartz
cook. and Daniel Topilla. *. kushlda,
and Fusiano Awe stewards. They went
al once to the Brooklyn navy-yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
snnnish Torpedo-Boat Destroyers.

GLASGOW, March 9.-The Spanish tor
pedo-boat destrOyers Osado and Audaz
left the Clyde bank this afternoon. fully
manned and with all their guns and other
armament on board.
They will embark their ammunition to-
morrow at Greenock, and will sail on
Saturday.
AT their trials they developed speed
of thirty knots.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Probably "a Lynching.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, March s.--Wh-
liam Harris. one of the two negroes VINO
attempted to rob the store of Mrs Caro-
line Middleton, in McDonoughville opPo-
sito mis- citv. last night. was probably
lvnched though no trace of his body can
he found. II was undoubtedly thrown
into the river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
paiIipuine Revolt Denied.

MADRID. March at Is semi-oinolans
announced here that the ruihor III 80
Iation OF a recurrence Oh the ". sN,,,,
IN the Philippine Islands ~ "i'hou' AoD"
datiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
DIR. yandersiice Improving.

There was most gratifying improve
nent yesterday i'm the condition or Rev
DR.. George c. Vanderslice, who has been
so desperately i'll, and there is now strong
hope of his recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
MCCOY CLAIMS CHAMPIONSHIP.
He Signs Articles for Fight with
Gus RuhIin.

Gus RuhIin.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. March 9-Kid
Mccoy in a signed statement tonight,
lays claim to the middle-weight and
heavyweight championships Of the world.
He asserts that his forfeit Of 5000 has
never been covered and that under all
laws of the prlze-ring he is entitled to
both championships. Personal notice had
been served on Fitzsimmons of the
kids" intentions.
Mccoy, under his forfeit with Billy
Madden. tonight signed articles Tor
fight with Gus Rubin, another claimant
for the championship. The articles call
for a match at catch-weights. to be held
within three months. before the club Of
ferng the largest purse or percentage.
The gate receipts are to be divided-65
Der cent. TO the winner and 80 per cent.
to the loser. The match is TO be for the
worlds championship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
MIR. THOMPSON In Extremis.

Mr.. Charles G. Thompson, who has
been gradually sinking for some days,
was thought to be in extremis at mid
night. 1t was hardly expected that he
would live till morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
u.c,r Held Up and Robbed.

CHICAGO. March "a trolley,car on
the Cicero and Proviso line was he'a Up
,n.nieht by robbers. who secured w from
the conductor and passengerss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
RegDrdIess of Cost.

Furnishing Goods and Store Fixtures
must 20. The price will sell them. can
at No. ZIG east Main street, and get the
goods at less than cost.
T.. LESLIE SPENCE.
No. ZIG east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Bodies of the NichoIses Taken Home

KEY WEST FLA, March 9'-Ihe
bodies of the Nichols family, who were
drowned last Thursday by the capsizlng
of the schooner speedwell' were taken
back TO bridgeport. Conn, via the Tampa
steamer by w. j. Nichols, to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
s,afn,s New Minister Arrives.

NEW YORK. March 9-senor LUIS
polo de Bernabe, Spanish Minister to the
iroited states. arrived to-day on the
Torth German Lloyd steamer kalser
Wilhelm. He will leave for washington
a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
M River and Harbor Bill.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-The House
Committee on Rivers and Harbors voted
to-day not to report river and harbor
appropriation bill at this session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Mr.. Charles A. spence.

long with the tailoring business, Is now
with Constable Brothers, @1 east Main
street. Merchant Tailors, Shirt Manufac-
turers. and Mems Furnishings. Home
snhon.. 1850
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
BRYAN At MACON.
He Speaks to a Large Audience-En-
thusiastic Demonstration.

MACON, GA, March 9.-Hon. William
Jennings Bryan delivered one of his
characteristic speeches here tonight to
an audience of 5000 persons. His reception
was an enthusiastic one. Firing Of cam
non and music by brass band were the
main features of the demonstration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

THs sTHRoAr.--BR0wE's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs
net directly on the organs Of the voice. They
have an extraordinary effect liz all disorders Of
tha IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
x.namaker Consents 10 Run.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. March s.IJohn
Wanamaker tonight consented 70 ,,bII' ue M
candidate of the Business-Mens Repuoi-
can League for Governor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

EifYel Tower Concentrated Fruit Juices are
made In the centre Of the frui, district OF sunny
Keut. Try then. PURCELL. LADD q co. lie
Agents.