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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
A Voice from Germantown.
GERMANrowN. Pa. January ls, '9s.

GERMANTOWN. Pa, January Is, '9S.
Editor of The PLANET:-
received the Richmond PLANET of
January 10Th this morning from my
cousin, L q. Ferrell at Taylorsville,
Va, and the pleasure which it Afford
I'd me to read it cannot express it.
must say that I think the Richmond
PLANET is one of the most interesting
journals ever published by the Negro
Race. 1t was one note in it which at
tracted my attention very much ard
that is The Negro running down the
Unto Date Social Emancipation Cele-
bration of his race to the white man.
Please allow me to say that / hope
we haven't many more Negro men as
foolish as he. Ii that is the way that
he is trying to make friends with the
white race, / am afraid hat he will
not have many white friends. OF
course. YOU know when a Negro man
or woman run down their own race to
the white man, they haven't all that Is
due them. They don't know that they
are making fools of themselves
Where will you find the white man
who will give Negro mistake made
by one of the white race to publish IL
the Negroes paper It's pity that ali
such Negroes as he could not be white
but he could not be white anyway
and if he was whitewashed until water
could not wash it of, he would be q
| Negro lust the same. That is just the
lway with some of our race. AS fast al
one colored man who understands hii
business try to do something for tht
upbuilding of the Negro race, anothel
| ignorant one will come along anC
think that he is getting too far ahead
of him in this world so he goes Il
work and endeavor to run this gooC
work down. That is Why the Negr'
race does net build up as fast as i
should but, my dear friends, let M
tell you, this will never do.
To make the Negro race what
should be, we must all pull togethe
and when we see one of our race get
ting III in tho world, don't pull hin
ldOWn but try to help him up, so tina
some day he may be able to help som
more of the poor Negro race up in tn
world. also hope that this poor Ne
gro man who is running down his ow
race to white men, will learn som
sense after awhile, and if he ind tha
he cannot learn any sense, hope an
advise him to pray to his-Creater
teach him how to keep his mouth shr
until he can learn sense enough to d
, something for the upbuilding o. h
race and not try to run it down.
1 think that the Negro race hs
been free long enough to be boss
its own business and not have
run to the white man to know what
: do. A great many of our race are a
tending to business of their own an
trying to get up in the world. Son
of them are already up and those wi
! are trying to get up will be there att
awhile.
ANNIE NJ. MOORE.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
FROM N0KTH-sIDE
BRooKLAND DIsrRIo~

BRooKLAND DIsrRICT.
On last Sunday the weather was very
windy, though the attendance at Mi.
Carmel Church was quite good ali
through the day.
At $3.50, Sunday-schooI was largely
attended.
At IL 80, preaching by the pastor.
hsV. White. His text was from John
Iz:2l; We would zee Jesus" The
Reverend though sick was quite elo.
quent and pathetic through his entire
discourse.
At 80, Rev. White again preached
to good congregation and fed the old
heralds OF the cross with wholesome
food from On high.
At $3.50, there was another enioyable
time, the sisters and brethren holding
prayer meeting, led by Brother Peter
Shackelford. This was time spent in a
glorious cause.
We are glad to see our pastor out
again after short spell of sickness:
tnouga not we'll he is very much i'm
proved.
Rev. White was surprised on last
Monday night by the sisters and breth-
rer or Brookland and Richmond to-
gether. They were led by Sister Hen
'rietta Jenkins and others. They left
him with large table heavily ladened
with the comforts of life. Brother
Isaiah Taylor OF the Ebenezer Baptist
Ohurch was present and spoke few
words of comfort.
We are glad to know that Sister Bre-
ma Johnson is much improved.
Sunday-school review next Sunday
evening, January 3Oth, at $3.50. The
public is invited TO attend.
A certain young man carried his
friend to see his girl and they say she
has sent those presents back to him.
Another friendship broken.
Mr.. William Ross has been very
much indisposed.
Those ten young men who meet tc-
gether Tuesday nights would do we'll
TO read the Holy Bible and stop hand
ling the jug.
| M.rop
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
Surprise for the Richmond Beneficial and
Insurance COMPANY.


The managers of the Old Reliable
Richmond Beneficial and Insurance
Companv were royalty entertained
"Wednesday night, J anuary 10, 1898,
hv the wives of the stockholders and
ladies of the Office. The entertainment
had been worked up 50 quietly until 1t
was an absolute surprise to the mana
gers. who at the conclusion OF their
semi-annual meeting we're invited to
the second floor of the Beneficial Hall
where they found a bountiful table
spread with an up-to-date bill OF fare.
An impromptu program for the even
ing was hurriedly gotten up and the FOL
loving ladies and gentlemen contri-
buted to the musical and literary taste
Baritone solo, Mr.. O. @. Williams
Address, Hon. J. E. Byrd Toast to Ia
dies, Mr. E F. Johnson; Address, Mr
P. A. Martin; Remarks, Pres. W.
Graham; Home sweet home by the
audience.
The following are the names Ct the
ladies who gave the surprlsed recep-
tion: Nesdames Martha Cunningham
Carrie E Hawkins, Wallace Taylor
Harriet Gaines. John L. Tay lor. q. @
Williams. NJ. II Payne, p. A. Martin
J : Carter, @. H. A. Strothers, JEFF
Miles, Misses Ida Baker, II. Belle Fitz
hugh, Marie Williams
Stock holders present:-W. +. Ora
ham, w. B. Cunningham, John I. Tay
lor, A. T. Grimes, o. e. Williams, r. f
johnson, S. j. Gilpin, A B. Hawkins
Wise Ellis. NJ. H. Payne, John smith
P. A. Martin, Anderson Knox, j. E
Byrd, J. J. Carter, Jefferson Miles
Wallace Taylor.
Visitors present. Miss Mary j. lay
lor, Richmond Mr.. and Mrs. w. q
Taylor, Ohio; Mr. E. ). Gaines, New
York; Mr.. Charles Matthews, Rich
nond Mr.. G. NJ. Johnson, Richmond.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
Gone Before.

Mrs. Ella Stokes departed this life
Saturday January 15, 1898 at her resi-
dence, TAI William st. She had been
sick for about eight months. Although
her complaint was painful one, sac
bore it with christian fortitude. Dur
ing her sickness she would say as apos-
tie Paul, For our light aff1iction
which is but for q moment, worketh
for US far more exceeding and eter-
nal weight of glory" The funeral was
held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church,
Monday, January 17th, Rev: Well off,
ciating,
She leaves a husband and six little
children and many warm friends to
mourn their loss,
Her friend, Eliza James,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
The OriOns Elect officers.

The regular semi-ann ual meeting Of
the Orion Social Club W as convened on
the 18th inst. at Richmond Hall.
This being the date for the election
of officers goodlv we're in attendance
from whom the following were elected
TO manage he affairs of the Associa-
tion for the ensuing term:
William E. Hope, President. DR.,
John Merriweather, Vice President +;
Hamilton G. Garter, Secretary Clar-
ence S. Forester, Assistant Secretary
George s. DabneY, Treasurer; DR..
John c. Benson, Chaplain j. Edward
Moore, Sergeant-at Arms.
These with Jacob +. Wright, d.
Christopher Jackson, Charming NJ,
Carter, Edward Thompson and E. s.
Stanard constitute the Executive Com
m ttee.
Immediately after the announce
ment of3the result, some one suggest
ed that the members present, in q
manner most appropriate, To the boys
at least) express to the officers elect
their good will and best wishes; where
upon Messrs. Alfred Wells, J. Edward
Moore Frank Powell and jacob +
Wright as chairman, were appolntee
the Committee of Arrangements.
The Committee repaired to the wei
known Cafe of eur esteemed merchants
Mr.. William Custale, where the neces
sAry ingredients were obtained.
During the absence of the Commit
tee, Lawyer w. w. Fields entertained
the club with the subjects: "ralkiul
against time" and Stage Fright" th'
latter of which it is rumored one O
Orion's members members recentl,
encountered.
The anxiously awaited committe'
appeared upon the scene, heavily bur
dened With liquid retire shments ant
cigars, just as the speaker was cenclu
ding and were heartily applauded
America, Auld Lang Syne and othe
inspiring tunes were sung after whicl
the warrior were aligned and the bat
tie royal fought to a finishs
The newly elected officers will be in
stalled at the clubs next Smoker o
the first Tuesday night in Fsbruary 8
which time arrangements Will be mad
for the Spring entertainment of 'eS-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
DR.. BROOKS UNDER FIRE.
Is He an Advocate Of Hypocrisy?
Gross Eyed Blow in the Fight.
REV. Z. D. LEWIS B. D., IN THE BREACH.

alton between the white and the coll
ored people in Christian work. He re
minds me OF the cross-eyed frishman
and the colored man who went cut to
Kill an OK. The colored man was to
hold the OK and the Icishnan was 60
deal the blow but owing to the condi-
ton OF his eyes, instead of striking the
OK, he struck the nan and killed him"
1t seems that Doctor Brooks does not
strike where he looks. II he be in fav-
vor OF cooperation why does he be-
lleve In the so-cA lied National Conven-
Ventionr Is he among those who saw
one thing and do another?
The brethren Of the District Conven-
tion believe in cooperation with the
white people in Christian work--thinrs
that are equal TO the same thing are
equsl to each other-Where is Doctor
Brooks
u. d. LEWIS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

Rev. RI Gaines, pastor of Bethany
Baptist Church Brooklyn, N Y, is in
the city, stopping at 7OS West Leigh st.
.Rsu. w. R. Brown, of Hunting
on, w. Va. has accepted the call to
the First Baptist Church Of Knoxville.
Tenn.
We have received an invitation
to attend the 10th birthday celebra-
tion of Rev. O. H. Phillips, A. NJ, M
d d. D., at Jackson, Tenn, January
18th, 1897.
William H. Morris, who for the
past Is months has been residing at
Meadsville, Va, has retsrned to the
city.
Rev. w. A. Barr, ID D., the elo
ouent and popular rector of the Monu.
mental Church. will preach for Rev
J. w johnson at St. Philips Church
Sunday night ats O'Clock.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
Jew Krned by Alglers Rioters.

Algeria, Jan. 26.-The town is quiet
today. About 10000 people witnessed
the funeral yesterday OF those who were
killed during the recent rioting. Their
remains were inferred in the Christian
cemetery, outside the town, but en- re-
turning there were renewed demonstra-
tions, with the usual cries. The mob
attacked an omnibus upon which two
Jews were riding. They recognized the
latter. and they were badly beaten and
stoned, one dying from his injuries.
Eighty Of the rioters hive been con-
demned to terms Of imprisonment from
three months to a year. and one, who
was caught in the act of pillaging, was
sentenced to I'VE years in prison.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

TALIAFERRO-Died at Pb,Iadel-
phia, Penn, January 18th, '0s, Charles
faliaferro. brother of Sallie Taliaferre
In the ooth year of his age. His re-
mains were accompanied to Richmond
by his wife, two children and his moth
or. His funeral toOk Place from the
residence or mis- mother. 241e E. Main
St, Rev Payne officiating.
de leaves . wife. two children. a
mother. two sisters, = brother and \
host OF friends to mourn their loss.
he was long sufferer and bore his
sickness with patience and when asked
II there was anything he wanted he
said, No, his pains and suferinQs
would soon be Ger and he was waiting
lot the END. His Sister SALLIx.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

the affair had the parties brought be-
fore him and criminal fines imposed.
Two of the Mayors sons admitted
being concerned in the. outrage.
No further investigation has been
made and whether or not the stranger
was fatally injured is not known.
The Town Sergeant, Osborne wss
concerned in the Outrage ard was 6nsd
by the Mayor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
Fatal Gale In st. LonIs.

st. Louis. Jan. "a gale that reach
ed the highest velocity OF any expert
enced here since the tornado OF May
a., 1888. when the destruction OF life
and property was so great, prevailed
yesterday. It's velocity was 66 miles
an hour. Two deaths. one fatal in
jury and several minor casualties were
reported. as well as considerable de-
struction OF property. The dead are:
August Weymeyer, aged 81, car
penter, who was blown from the roof
OF the Shields school; Thomas Joseph
Peterson. aged 4. blown from the roof
AZ a pOrch
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

Boston, Jan. 2s.-With increasing dis
content and unrest among the oPer-
atives at Fall River. with increasing
privations among the strikers and the
increase in calls fer CITY aid At New
Bedford, and the announcement OF a
per cent semi-Annu2l dividend in the
Papperan mills and per cent semi
annual dividend at the Laconia mills.
both at Biddeford. where there are
strikes. the prospects are far from good
fer a settlement OF the labor troubles
IN New England this week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

In another columR of this weeks Pi-
lot we print the communication Of q
correspondent criticising the editorial
of January 9Th. entitled xiii This
Bill" We thank the writer for his
criticism. We take his word on the
face of it, because be gives US his name
and address, just as we took that of
the editor of the PLANET because it
came with the endorsement OF a col
ored Catholic gentlemen whom we
know. Doubtless the editor Of the
PLANET erred honestly in believing
that Mr.. Murphy was OF Irish extrlc-
ton for If there is name in all the
directories that reads Irish" it is
Murphy.
A DISTINCTION WITHOUT A DIFFERENCE.
And yet we were a little reckless in
forgetting that there is a certain New
Hampshire sect of Gaels whose scioEs
are won't to accompany the mention OF
their patronymic with the qualifIca-
tion. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." Mr..
Murphy, father Of the whipping
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

philadelphia, Jan. Es.--Nsssrs. Earle
and Geek, the managers OF the plan
proposed for the voluntary liquidation
Of the suspended Chestnut street Ma
tional bank and the Chestnut Street
Trust and Savings Fund company, last
night issued . statement announcing
that unless the circular issued yestsr-
aAy by the comptroller OF the currency
shall be mS6insd they will abandon the
plan and proceed solely under the as
eiRnment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
CHICAGO Police Methods.

Chicago, Jan. 2s. = The committee
from the state senate investigating the
Chicago police board heard testimony
yesterday tending to show that n regu-
lar police system OF blackmail on the
Chinese and white opium joints exists.
Several Chinese appeared before the
committee, but with one or two excep-
tions said they were afraid to testify.
One, however, declared that the joint
keepers had been warned Ito testify
before the committee, and testified that
he had once been imprisoned ''for talk
ing too much" Another asserted that
the joints paid SO a week for police
protection.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
OUTRAGE AT BURKEVILLE.
A 0OlOred Man Fearfully Beaten.

Detective Dennis Rove brings the
information that at Burkeville, Va, a
bout ten days ago colored man of
light complexion reached the town.
lie did not please certain white men
there it seems, and mob was organic
ed and the stranger taken out s)me
distance from the town, severely beat
en-. and he has not been seen since.
Mayor ]. d. Bradshaw, learning Of
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
PYTHIAN NOTES.

rThe members Of the ordr are looking
forward sor . fair day on the 20th Of
February at which time the birth of
the order will be celebrated and the
blessings Of God will be asked Alse
thanks returned to Him for his good
ness toward US during the past years OF
our existence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

A Disappointed Oncesesker's Suicide
AIillville, N. J., Jan. 26.-Failing to get
the appointment OF postmaster at New
port or that OF doorkeeper Of the house
OF assembly, Charles Hines, OF New
port, yesterday committed suicide by
sending two bullets through his head.
He left a note stating that women,
politics and money ruined him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

HoBBs-PENoLEToN- marriage
of Miss Ardelia Pendleton to Mr.. Adol-
phus Hobbs took place on January
both at the residence OF the Rev. j. H.
Holmes. Reception was Sunday, 23rd.
Friends were invited. We hope them
\ success In life,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

The 18th Annual Session Of the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia will convene at DAN
vile Va in Nay. All lodges should
make special eEorts to increase their
membership that their representative
will have most excellent report TO
make.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
CAME FROM THE COUNTRY ADJOINING.
Does Not Deny That He Is The Author Of The
Whipping Post Measure.
THE BOSTON PILOTS CRUSHING REJOINDER
IRISHMEN DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY
CATHOLICS OPPOSE THE DOCUMENT

The following letter and editorial reply of the Boston,
Mass Pilot appeared in the issue of Jan 22d 1893 1t is
we'll worth perusa while the wit and grim of the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

Unity Court number 1872 met Thurs
day evening at O'Clock at the Court
Chamber Richmond Hall Attendance
good. Sister Sylvia Mitchell. of Sylvia
Court and Sister Anna Taylor, OF Pure
Gold were present and installed the
officers for the ensuing term.
Worthy Counselor; Jehn w. Robinson
Worthy InEpectrix: Della Cosby. Wor-
thy Inspector Fannie B. Brown, Wor-
thy Orator; Charlotte BriGhtwell,
Worthy Senior Directress Elizabeth
M. Robinson, Worthy Junior Direc-
tress; Martha E. Goode, Worthy Re-
gister of Accounts; Pearl Waddsll,
Worthy Register of Deeds, Mary E
Brown, Worthy Receiver of Deposits
Laura Taylor, Worthy Conductress
Lucy c. Reid, Worthy Assistant Con.
ductress; Louisa Edmonds, Worthy
Herald Ella Harris, Worthy Proctor
Anna Thompson, Worthy Escort; Ell.
nora M. Robinson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

Friendship Lodge NUMBER 3. of Nor
folk is still in the lesds numerical y
her membership being above hundred
We are anxiously watching and watt
ing TO see IL she will have a rival by the
time the Grand Lodge meets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

mory Of Planet Company number 8 on
the 7th OF February.
Eureka Company number l, will be
present also.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

Conway Lodge OF Norfolk is forging
ahead and is .making rapid progress
1t has only been organized 8 months
and the ledge is in a most excellent
condition, having the best degree team
in the State. We doff our hats to Con-
way and bid her Gods speed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

Stemmers wanted at Kinney's Fac
tory, 25th and Cary Streets, Monday
morning.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

The Brigadier General and staff in
full dress uniform will be IT the Ar
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

Royal Lodge number %. of this city
is in excellent working condition and is
quite young being only four months
old it having been organized in Sept
ember 1897 1t is composed of some of
Richmond's best citizens It's meet
ings are held on the 2nd and 4th We'd
nesday of each month at Richmond
Hall, Bra Street.
This Lodge held is regular meeting
last Wednesday evening with an un-
precedeHted attendance, having only
two absentees, one of tn m living in
Manchester and one with a sick-family.
They elected as their representative
to the Grand Lodge at Danville, Sir
George w. Lewis, II prominent attor-
ney, who is wining bis way in Pythian
Circles Sir Richard A. Preston was
selected as alternate. Eetter select
ions could not haYe been made.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

Virginia Lodge numberG, met Mon
day night January oath at Richmond
Hall North 9rd Street. The officers
for the ensuing term are: Chancellor
Commander; X. T Anderson Vice
Chancellor; w. II Jones. Prelate /;
William Tomlin, Keeper OF Records
and Seal; Charles b. Payne, Master of
Finance Z; s. q. Williams, Master of Ex-
chuque; w K. Elicit, Master ct Arms
John Trent. Jr., Trustees-Willism El-
lis. Jr., @. b Payne, and K. X. Page
Grand Representatives NJ. II. Moss,
and s. @. Williams.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
Wanted.

Two Hundred Good STEM
MERS Monday Morning,
Jan. 31st, 1898. Steady Work.
Richmond Stemmery,
The American Tobacco Co.,
25th & Cary Street.
Klnney's Factory.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

Blooming Lily Court meets Tuesda
evening February 1st. All mem ber
are requested to be present at the hou
appointed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

The meetings of the Brigsdier Gener-
ais Stsff held each week are full Of in
terest and much valuable information
is being gained from military stand
point. The members are enthusiastic
and the meetings are well attended.
Captain James l.. Thompson of Old
Dominion Company was present and
seemed highly delighted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

Deputy Grand Chancellor Thomas W.
Mitchell, has . club from which will
be organized = new lodge. This is an
excellent opportunity for young men
to join the order at a cheap rate. This
will possibly be your last chance be-
fore the Grand Lodge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29

Pioneer Lodge number %, of Lynch
burg holds its meetings on the 1st ano
3rd Monday nights at True Reformers'
Hall on 9TH Street.
NoMAD.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-19

We draw a long deep breath and
ask the question once more-wh0 is
going to fix up an opera house for
the coming season. Tt will soon DE
here, and there will 1a some good
attractions coming this way, but IF
we have no opera house we. o.
course, can get no show Why
don some Of our moueEsl men buy
a big tent and ct it up for au opera
house Tor the coming season We
suggest this I'm the absence of amy
suitable building iu the city that
could be converted into a theatre
cal building for the season OF 1898
and 1892 Who will make the first
move I'm the matter 2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-19
THEY ARE HERE.
Pee Gee Lawyers Gathering Here
to Discuss the Charter Suit.

Pee Gee Lawyers Gathering Here
to Discuss the Charter Suit.
Hon. W. T. Hudgins returned
from Kansas City yesterday,
whittier he had been to discuss the
vexed suit brought against the
Texarkana & Fort Smith Railway
by the State of Texas, to make the
road comply with charter agree
ments with the State of Texas,
when they named this place as
their chartered headquarters.
Mr., Hudgins is back and has met
Lawyer Greer of Beaumont, a lead
ing representative of the road at
that place and they, together, will
look over the field and recommend
what is best for the road to do.
The road has now already forfeited
over 5000, 600 should the suit 60
against it, and this is really more
than perhaps the road cost when it
was new, and the liability is grow
ing heavier daily, at the rate OF
$4,000.
Col. Hynson, the attorney, Sc
cured by interested Texarkanians,
informs us that he is satisfied with
the way things look for the re-es-
tabhshment Of the headquarters
here, and he thinks if Crane goes
out of Office before the suit is COM
promised the Pee Gee people will
have to put up the full amount of
penalty now or hereafter forfeited
to the state for non compliance
with our laws. We can only wait
and watch,