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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
PRINCE BlSMARCK'S MEMORY.
The German Citizens VIII
Do Honor To u.

Memorial services in honor OF the great
a~tiscer OF The German Empire. Prince
otto Bismarck. will be held at Saonser
Halle next Tuesday night, August gtP,
M $50 o'clock.
The Gesarsverein Virginia under the
ousr.ces of which the affair VIII take
nlare invites all German lodges and socie-
ties as well as the public generally, TO
be present.
There will be addresses by Rev. DR..
paul Mcneil and Mr.. a. Won y. Rose
negl,. also the singing Of patriotic songs
nv the Gesangvercin.
The German American Association Of
Virginia will hold an important meeting
NJ Saenger Halle IN Morday evening
next. the president. Mr.. Carl Reuhrmund
will name the several committees 20 carry
out the details for the celebration of Ger
man Day.
The Association viii also pass suitable
resolutions on account Of the death of
the late lamented Prince Bismarck This
Association will take a very active part
I'm the memorial services 10 be held Tues
day evening and urgently request all Ger
mans and German Americans to attend
these meetings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
MISSION SERVICES.
Rev. Mr.. Hite Preaching In the 'hapei
of the New Jerusalem.


The Rev. Lewis F. Hite for the rest OF
his stay in Richmond will hold the resu-
lar mission services in the chapel OF the
IN, Jerusalem on Broad street, opposite
the College. -,
,rhe change has been made from "a
west Marshall street 10 give the puOAc
easier access 10 these services which, as
Mr.. Hite explains, are characterlZeu %
the fact that In them the LORD Jesus
Christ Is worshlpped as God alone ac-
cording 10 His teaching In the spiritual
sense OF His Word and the Distinguishing
mark OF the preaching is that II sett
forth the spiritual meaning or the blDie
AS the Lords new teaching wherein the
prophecies OF His second coming ana lHs
establishment of the New Jerusalem arc
fulfilled
This teaching, Mr.. Hite says. Is new 10
men. hut il has always been IN the Bloie
for those who could read it in the llsht
of the Spirit. and it is new to men be-
cause men have. under the Lord guld-
ance and instruction, reached new stage
of spiritual development In which they
can see understand and live the spiritual
truth OF the Bible. No exclusive claim IS
made for this preaching beyond the TACT
that It recognizes and Acknowledges the
Spiritual meaning OF the Bible as the
Lords distinct clear and complete mes
sage to men and 10 help men see TINS
spiritual meaning and thereby come 70
the Lord for salvation and eternal IRE
Is the one purpose Of the preaching. To-
,,,,rrou, there will be services rs follows.
lo.gO A NJ Sunday school; II A. n, ser
roon an "The Vision OF the Holy city"
& p NJ. sermon on the parable OF the
tsres tuesday 8 P. NJ. Bible class.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmonds
Citizens and other Matters.

Collector Of Internal Revenue James ID.
Brady. who was indsposed Wednesday
was back In his office yesterday.
The funeral OF Mrs. johanna Brady took
place al o'clock yesterday morning from
81. Peters cathedral.
Mrs. Marx Gunst and her son, sidney.
are spending few weeks az Chiton
Springs New York.
Mrs. Henry j. Tremer and family will
leave to-day for Howardsville. where
they will spend the summer.
Services will be held al the Unitarian
church. 30 north Fifth street. at II A. NJ.
on sunday August Eth. conducted by the
Rev Mr. Miller of the NJ. 4. church.
Mrs. Frank Latouche and her sisters.
Misses Matte Virginia and Lee camp
spit7er. have returned home from pleas
ant outing spent at the Virginia seaside
resorts
The uniform examination OF public
school teachers will be held next week.
Tuesday and Wednesday are the days
fixed for the examination OF white teach
ers and Thursday and Friday for the
cOlOred.
Mrs. Sarah " Akers. OF No. n north
Eighteenth street who was found III In
q vacant room in her home on Wednes-
day. wandered of again Thursday AFTER
noon and was found lying on tho ground
in the alley near her home and carried
into the house.
Mr.. Fred Lehman. advance agent Of
Lee. the Hypnotist." who has spent
the summer in Richmond. left for Au-
gusta. Me. Thursday night. 10 arrange
for the opening or Mr.. Lees season at
that place. on the 18th instant
Florie Lambert and Dick Woodward are
two Of the speediest horses IN Richmond
They are owned by MI Fred Torrance,
uf west Cary street and as pair or
driven singy. have hardly their equals on
the local roads Mr.. Torrance states that
they can pull a buggy faster than their
record OF 30 The animals arc regularly
worked and about the first OF September
will be taken out Tor the regular racing
tour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
HUNCHBACK AND HIS WHEEL.
A Kind. Hearted Citizen Makes a
Newsboy Very Happy.

His father and mother are dead and his
brother has gone of to war. The little
hunchback who sells newspapers has no
rear relative in the city now. lie IS given
food and lodging by a kind-hear;ed lady
in her very humble home.
The hunchback IS a bright faced boy
ana he is so polite his customers often
stop him for a chat A gentleman who
buvs papers from him takes a lively in
terest In the child When he learned that
the hunchback was anxious to own "a
bicycle the gentleman and few of mis-
friends contributed about eight dollars TO
make the cash payment on the wheel.
The boy said he would he able 10 pay The
remainder of tho SIS IN installments Of
nifty cents week
When the hOy took The wheel % his
boarding house the landieAv said 4 De-
was able 10 oTn bicycle he should pay
board. She demanded OF him nifty cents
q week. Little hunchback dlt-not see
how he could pay out one dollar week.
20 he decided 70 give up the wheel lie
carried n back 10 the dealer aid WIN
tears IN his eyes parted with the hlcs re
The dealer said as soon as he could sell
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
THE TRAMP ORDINANCE.
IL Must BE Amended TO Become III.
fective 60 Any Extent.

The tramp ordinance" is not accom-
plishine the object for which II was de-
signed. owing 10 the mania Of the last
Board OF Aldermen for amending every
thing it could get hold OF. They made II
apply only TO nonresident Migrants. In
order to cure this gricv0us error some
Of the police will send the following petit
ton. drawn up by Captain W. y. Whit
lock. to the Council:
IL earnestly desire and hereby petition
That YOU. embody i'm the resolution per-
tanning TO the tramp law such wording
that Will include the permanent tramps
of Richmond so as to come within the
meaning Of the law. Ny reasons are OBJ
vious 10 all, when I remind you Of the
fact that our citizens are being constant
ly annoyed by many who claim TO be
residents Of other cities and who are resi-
dents Of this city who are chronic beg
CARS and I firmly believe that TO include
them will rid our city Of great NUS
ance"
The probability Is that the Council will
amend the ordinance so as 10 include all
resident t~amps and Migrants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
THE WHEELMEN
ON THE ALERT.
They Want Grace Street improved
by the Council.
REPAIR MISSING LINK TRACK.
Signs Bearing the Injunction Keep
to the Right" 10 Be Erected-Com.
mittee's Appointed to That End
by the League Governors

The Board OF Governors OF the Rich
mond League OF Wheemen held called
meeting yesterday afternoon in Room /.
Goddin Hall, Mr.. J. L. Anderson, presl-
dent. in the chair, r. r. Florance, sec
Rotary
The question OF suitable Improvements
on Grace street for the interests OF wheel
men was earnestly discussed and the re-
ports Of committees were heard.
Owing 10 the necessity Of keeping the
Missing Link track in proper condition
and OF expenditures for present needed
repairs, II was directed that the atten-
ton OF the wheelmen of the city. and
especially Of those who have not here
tofore subscribed. be called 20 this track
and that they be solicited TO send then
subscriptions Of 81 10 the secretary and
treasurer, Mr.. II. r. Fiorance, Room s.
1903 east Main street
The question OF dangerous riding and
driving TO the left on the Boulevard and
Broad street road was also discussed
Tho following resolutions were passed.
MISSING LINK TRACK.
l. Resolved, That tile secretary and
treasurer be authorized to expend the
sum OF SlO LOT present urgent iepdhH oi
the Missing Link track.
2. Resolved. That the treasurer be au-
thorized 10 solicit and receive contribu-
tions 10 keep the Missing Link track in
repair, giving receipt 10 each contribu-
tor
g. Resolved. That a sum not exceeding
s. be Appropriated for the purpose OF put
ting signs, Keep TO the Right" on the
Boulevard and Broad street road, provid-
ed the city government will grant per
mission 10 do so.
NIr. Thomas Christian was appointed
a committee o. one for this purpose.
WORK on GRACE STREET.
T. Resolved. That A committee from the
board be appointed TO request of the city
Council the laying Of cutters on Grace
street Of smooth material suitable Tor
the use Of wheelmen. TO take such meas
ures a they deem proper TO get the same
adopted by the Council, and make report
10 the Board OF Governors.
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed on this comitiee: Jackson Guy, chair
man: Thomas Christian, Ed. C.. Mayo
and DR.. r. r. Baker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
The Hammer WceIk.

Billy Van and all the clever artists on
the bin with him close at the Broad
street Park vaudevlles with two per-
forms to-day the banner week Of Ithe
season at the park.
Large crowds have predominated
throughout the week, and the bill has
without an exception satisfied the audi
cnces judging from the frequent APP
plauses that have echoed through the
pavilion every night. Besides Billy Van,
Miles and Raymond with their clever and
novel comedy act. and Lawrence Crane,
"a magician Of the new school have made
such favorable impressions on the crowds
that their return in the future Will be
readily welcomed.
GLADYS ST. John and Nellie Lytton have
both scored hits. and might easily be
reckoned as the favoute team of the sea-
season. and Miss BOrum has repeated her
former success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
A COAL HOUSE BURNED.
In the Rear of Mrs, W.T. Powers Res
idence. on Floyd Avenue.

Fire was discovered about $3.50 o'clock
last evening in a coal house in the rear
OF premises No. 90 Floyd avenue occu-
pied by Mrs W. Z. Powers.
a fresh supply OF coal had been placed
IN the house in the afternoon. and 1t Is
thought by the occupant OF the residence
that the coal man had accidently lei
sparks fan from his pipe into a heap Of
trash known to have been on the coal
house floor.
Members Of the household discovered
the blaze. and Master Robert Chambers
ran 10 the alarm box No. l55 al the cor
ner OF Beech street and Grove avenue,
where he found Mr.. Carlton Mccarthy
who in turn turned In the alarm.
The department rendered efficient SER
vice and held the damage down 10 81,
this in spite OF the distance from the
nearest engine house and the time that
had elapsed between the discovery Of the
blaze and tho ringing Of the alarm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
GREAT PROMISES,
Mp. A. Arthur to Lead-Attractive
Services for the Month.

During the month of August the Young
Mems Meeting at the Association will be
held at o'clock in the afternoon and
will continue along the helpful line OF
the July meetings.
Tomorrow afternoon the meeting VIII
be in charge of Mr.. 7. A. Arthur aud
the theme for the day will be Great
Promises. All young men are cordially
welcome. The services for the month
will be as follows:
The i4th-"Great Expectations, Mr. i.
/. Wells.
The 2ist-"Great Legacies.' led by Sec
rotary Mckee.
The 2sth-"Great Rewards" leader. Mr.
G. h Hamilton.
The Workers Bible Training Class will
meet Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
with Afr. II. V. Lineback as leader.
The attendance al this class Is even
larger than I'm the winter and young men
interested I'm the study Of the Word, arc
invited 10 Join.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
A NEW TRIAL FOR
ROBERT MORTON.
The Argument Postponed on Ground
of a Grave Charge.
A JURYMAN LED THE MOB.
One OF the Men Who Tried the Pris.
oner Charged With Securing Men
Who Would Give a Verdict
without Regard TO Evidence.

PETERSBURG, VA. August 5-Spe-
cial-The Husting Court met this morn
ing at II o'clock. 10 hear argument on A
motion for a new trial for Robert Nor
ton. the negro who was convicted yes
terday OF murder in the first degree.
After the court had been opened. Mr. J
T. Rshely, counsel for the prisoner.
stated that since yesterday afternoon H.
had been informed that state OF az
fairs existed that demanded investiga-
ton and for that reason he would ask
that the argument OF the motion be con-
tlnued 10 Monday next. Commonwealth
Attorney Lassiter protested against A
continuance. Dir. Rahely then stated MS
reason for asking continuance
A GRAVE CHARGE,
He said that he had been informed. vol
untary and without any solicitation on
his part that one OF the Jurors was
leader Of a mob whose purpose was 20
lynch Morton. and further. that the juror
In question had endeavored 70 procure
Jurors who would return verdict or
guilty without regard 70 the evidence.
Judge Mullen said he could not believe
that such a state Of affairs existed, bu.
that he would continue the argument Of
the motion 10 next Monday. and that II
II could be proved that juror had thus
imposed upon the court, that he would
not only set aside the verdict and grant
a new trial. but would punch the iurcr
10 the full extent OF the law.
Rev DR.. j. w Rosebro has gone On
his summer vacation. He is now In Alex
andria. where ne win preach on next
Sunday. DR.. Rosebro has two engage
ments TO preach in Washington. He car
rec his bicycle with him and as the Doc
tor - a fine wheelman. he will rave
most OF the distance that he goes ca his
bike
Mr.. Alexander Donnan. widely known
young man OF this city. Is critically III
The directors u The Richmond. Peters
burg and Carolina railroad to-day ter
minated the contract vita W. r. Chap
man for the building Of ne road. The
Board voted 10 terminate the ccatraet
and notice OF said action was served on
Mr.. Chapman. General Negiey said
shortly after the adjournment Of TIE
meeting that more had been Accomplished
for the road IN the past six hours than
had been accomplished IN the past six
days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
Ladies, and Chiidren's Matinee.

The nil which has this week had such
a snlendid run at Main Street Naudevlile
Psrk has been an especial favorite with
the ladies' and children. and the matinee
his afternoon al 4.8O clock viii ofter an
opportunity FOR those who have been Tn
able 10 attend at night TO see lis Varl-
Gus features as the regular programme
will be given in full
There was another large crowd last
,igbt which BY turns laughed AZ and APP
plauded tire comedy and dancing OF
Harry Mcbride: admired the Illustrated
songs Of Falk and Lillian and eat spei.
bou1d by the daring Of Newell ana sne-
vette on the horizontal bars and the
final opportunity TO see these and the
other attractions OF the week VIII be
given tonight Next weeks Dill VIII De
an entirely new one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
@ Inhn,sGcrmnn Chnrch.

Special services I'm ST. Johns German
Evangelical church viii Doe conducted next
Sunday. August 1th at II A. NJ. by the
kev. ~. N0ehren, OF New York city, who
win present an interesting report on his
home mission work among the Germans
I'm tho northeastern district of the me-
trOpOlis.
ON the unanimous recommendation
of the Atlantic district Of the German
Evangelical church, a collection for hts
home mission work will be raised at the
end of the service and as there viii be no
other missions fest this year I'm the
church. IL is confidently hoped that the
attendance will be numerous and that
liberal contributions will prove again
that cheerful giyers' are not wanting
I'm this good old German congregation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
Southern Railways Enterprise,

The Southern railroad has decided to
run regular trains 10 West Point on Sun
day for the accommodation Of those who
desire 20 spend the day at this pleasant
saltwater resort.
The bathing and fishing are splendid
at West Point and a cool and delightful
day can be spent there. as the train
will leave Richmond at $3.50 a. VI. and
returning leaves there at p NJ
This is q pleasant addition to the re-
sorts Of easy reach for Richmond people
and embraces many most agreeable forms
OF enjoyment West Point and points en-
route will thus be able TO get the Sunday
Times on the day OF publication.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
BIG LAND DEAL.
A Richmond Syndicate Makes Pro-
htable Sale.

fltable Sale,
The Washington Post Of yesterday con-
tanned the following
Hon. John r. Mclean has completed
ARRANGEMENTS with Mr. r. II. GOldsbor-
ough and other trustees. representing the
Richmond syndicate, whereby siXty-ihree
and one half acres of valuable land on
the Tennallytown road are transferred
to Mr.. Mclean, from whom. In turn, the
syndicate acquires the entire of square
109. bounded by Nineteenth. Twentieth
and $ streets and Florida avenue. The
transaction involves property valued at
UPWARDS OF "A half million dollrs. The pro-
perry acquired by Mr. Mclean Is placed
at 81 900 an acre. so that the consdera-
ton for Il will amount TO $4,000. and
against this the land in square l0s is
reckoned at $50 per foot which would
make IL worth in the neighborho'i OF
Si92 CO., and the difference. IL is under
stood. will be paid by Mr. Mclean In
cash.
at Is announced that the syndicate in
tends TO continue oregon avenue through
the square and sub-divlde the property
and improve SC for building purposes. Mr..
MOI can. It Is sad. viii buirl Il mlsn1i-
cent residence upon lis newly acquired
nossegsion. and it o. possible that II Will
be otherwise improved. and 1t IS prophe-
sled that IL will yield handsome return.
Less than ten years aen this lana was
acquired for Sll2L0 by the syndicate
which now transfers it to Mr.. Mclean.
ard short tire before that it was sold
by Georgetown Collese which was for
many years prior 10 that the owner. for
$4,000. Square 100 has also brought Mr..
Mclean handsome profit Twelve years
ago he purchased It for just one third
OF what he has now received IN making
the transfer"
The property above alluded to IS owned
I'm large part by Hichn ond people ana Is
controlled hv a syndicate headed by
Ntessrs \. W. Bowe. John a. Coke and
y. II. GoldsbOrough.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06

The funeral Of Mr.. Michael ODonnell
took place from ST. Peters Cathedral at
DO O'Clock yesterday morning. Father
Waters conducted the services. The Hol-
lowing gentlemen acted as pall-bcarers:
Actiye-Messrs. James Dillon. John
McCready. James Bahen. =. w. Ratter
h. y. Murphy. Claiborne Epps, T. A.
Reddin and Dunn.
HOnOrOry-M cssrs. william kdhhln,
NJ Sweeney, AGREE, Colonel John Murphy
William Barrett. William Disney. James
Hayes and John NJ. Higgins.
Mrs Johanna Brady. who died on We'd
nesday evening at No. 1925 north Seven
teouth street. was buried from st. Peter 8
Cathedral at Q o'clock yesterday morning
The funeral of Mr. Alexander Gentry
took place from his late residence JIG
south Fourth street, yesterday morning
~ 10 n.clOck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06

deed OF trust for s., 900 and interest, tl,75o.
Ovcrton Howard. special commissioner,
TO John G. Welnbrunn. 20 feet on north
side Baker street, between Second and
Third. Sl9.
Same TO Rosa c. Weinbrunn, 32 feet on
cast side Fifth street, 20 feet south OF
Baker $3.50
Same 10 G.. VI. Weinbrunn. 1G feet on
north side Baker street between Second
and Third and q feet on east side Thir-
tieth street (No. 400 north Thlrtieth street,
81 As.
Randolph Marks Jr.'s trustees TO VIII
liam eraser. 90 feet on east side Hancock
street. 2i0 feet north OF Moore 1925.
j. C. Morris and wife 10 Virginia T.,
wife A. G.. Briggs, 30 feet on east side
College street. between Broad and Mar
shall. $500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
Trouble Over Licenses.

Considerable dissatisfaction has been
created by a decision arrived az IN some
manner by the city Attorney and Police
Justice I'm regard 20 the peddlers license
tax. Under this ruling people from the
country can sell their produce from door
20 door then replenish their stock by
buying from the commission merchants.
and selling again; whereas. If citizen
Of Richmond should engage in that busl-
ness he would have 20 pay license tax.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
Thinks He Has q Don.

The following letter came I'm Governor
Tylcr's mail yesterday.
Browns Cove Va. Aug. g.
Hon. J. Hoge Tyler Governor OF Vir-
ginia:
There IS a Spaniard loahng around lie
saws ne got away from Annapolis Md.
PLEASE let me know what 10 have done
with him. j. w. EARLY,
Supervisor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06

Now Is thc time 10 so. and the route
As via Petersburg and The Norfolk aud
western Excursion lifkcts: Blue Ridge
- 10. Roanoke. $3.50. salem. s9UO.
ehawsville for Allegheny and Crockets)
50 as. Mont gomerv White sulphur si0o5
christianshurz yellow sulphur. $40 20.
Pnia Ski Sii % Wyheville. Si2s1. PEN
broke lMculta.n Lake,, SiLsj. Two
trains daily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
THE COL0RED LEAGUE,
Meeting Held Last Night and hNecn'
rive Committee Named.

The Colored Republican League met IN
Harriss Hall last night whit smailer
attendance than on the night when me
ORGANIZATION was formed. The eonstltu .,
lion and bylaws were discussed ana
adopted. .,...oa 10
me following persons were electea 70
the executive committee. Jackson ward
y = Moore. Morton Deane, samuel
Rahen. John c. Smith; Clay Ward--B =
vs. William Spain; Madison Word
John O Lewis. William Custeilo; JeIter /,
eor Ward-A. NJ Burton; Marshall Mato
pr r. f. Pantin; Monroe Naro-hleh-
ard Carter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
DE. Hidcn,s Anniversary.

on the first sunday OF August, 1892 DR..
j. G.. Hidden took charge OF Grove-Avenue
Baptist church. SO that tomorrow will
be his sixth anniversary as pastor In
the sermon he will give some account Of
the work Of the past year. This will be az
u o'clock A. NJ There viii be no service
at night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
Election Of Officers.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
OF the old Dominion Iron and NAH Works
Company was held Thursday Al noon az
the companys office Belle Isle.
The following officers We're elected
President. Arthur b Clarke. Vice-Presi-
dent. VI. r. Montague. Secretary. J. b.
Carter. General Superintendent. r. NJ.
Blankenship
Directors -Niessrs Arthur p Clarke. VI.
+. Montague. II. n. Blankenship. J. n.
Montague. A. Z. Donnan. &. 2. Lathrop,
and Percy Montague.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
rheInsurnncc Rates.

The suspension Of operations IN this
state by the southeastern Tarin Associa-
ton has not affected rates as YET. it
Is tue that there has been an increase
by one company on certain rlsAs' Wh"e
the insurance people fear IL rate cutting
which would demoralize the business.
There is no present prospect OF an insur-
ance rate war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
A WAVE OF PROSPERITY.
The London statist Predicts That One
viii Follow the War.

LONDON. August 5--The statist pre-
diets great wave o, American prosper
ity after the war ava active European
business in American securities. Cuba.
IL says. will give enjoyment 10 g vast
amount OF capital and the stimulus 70 IN
dustry there will react upon the United
states The investn ents In Cuba. Porto
and the Philippines will particularly bene-
III railways
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06

r. he would refund what was paid IN
cash. ,.,,
Hunchbacks friend learned OF MS trou-
Bile and at cnce raised the money 10 pay
the balance on the bicycle. Inc boy
now happy he has the wneel ana can
,,a, dffv cents week 20 his landlady.