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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

San Francisco, Dec. 81 Mrs. Isabella
NJ Durant and William A. Durmnt,
mother and father OF Theodore Durrant,
have brought suit for SANDER against
ox.Juror Smytho, and demand $4,000
damages from him. The complaint was
sworn 20 by Mr. Dunant. General John
II. Dickinson and w. w. Foote are the
attorneys representing the Durrants in
the litigation The suit grows out Of
remarks made by Smythe about Durrant,
whom he accused Of being a monster.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

W. L. Turner and Kit McAiee came
over from MadisOnvile yesterday and
the latter lef1 for Edna last night. Mr..
Turner rays she road- are cut TO pieces
and two miles an hour Is about all a
wagon can make. lie adds that the
road between here and wixon creek is
the worst on the way, and is much
dreaded by people from Madison
county.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
HDeaenn- MhIlr nrln.ininh.

New York, Dec. 81. stephen V.
White, The well known fnancier and
daring Spectator, who failed in tho
financial panic Of 1898, was rcinstated
TO full membership in the New York
Stock Exchange Thursday by the unan.
imous vote Of the committee on admin.
istntons. Deacon" White has settled
all his obligations with interest
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

Brussels, Dec. si.-The Independence
Beige reports that a Belgian agent II
Bona, Congo Free State has been sen.
fenced 10 two years imprisonment for tho
murder Of his black mistress In the Aru.
wimi district He tied his victim 10 .
trce, smoarcd her with honey and sugar
and left her 10 the attack OF the bees.
She died after three days horrible tort.
m.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

Richmond, Tex, Dec. 81 In a dim.
Guilty near Noedville, over the possession
Of a piece Of land s. L. Winston, a
young married man, was shot and Il Il
believed killed. Charles Carr, a well
known young man Of this place. who
had been placed in possession Of the
property by the court, came In and sur.
rendered, saying that he shot Winston
In eelf.defense
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

birmingham, Dec Si.-The Populist
state executive committee, 90 a meeting
held here Thursday, called a state con.
vcnuon 70 meet ON the first "Wednesday
IN May 90 nominate full state ticket,
including a candidate for governor and
all state officers. At the same time q
convention will also be held TO nominate
candidates for judicial aud chancery Of.
foes
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
hoynsli / will agree to concedo four

Choynski | will agree 10 concede four
pounds over the middleweight limit. I
viii meet him at the ringside at ies
pounds, which / consider a very fair
proposition. To be- SURF, II no is willing
to go at 1853 pounds would have no OBJ.
lection. l make this concession 10
Choynsh solely ON the understanding
that II | win Ftzsimmons will then
meet me at the middleweight limit OF
i5S pounds"
II Is not unlikely that Choynski will
accept the i62.pound pound PROPOSE.
ton, although he would 20 into the ring
rather fine.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

Cincinnati Dec si.-A Millwood, w.
Va, special 10 The Times Star says news
is received there that James Mccoy Of
Mud Run, near Ripley, killed his sister.
in.law, Miss Shamhlin, by a blow Of his
hst He had forbidden her TO 20 to
school, but she took her books and start.
ed. lie followed and struck her a heavy
blow ON the neck, killing her instantly.
Mccoy is described as a man Of violent
temper. He has not been arrested.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

Denver, Dec. 8l.-Joo Gladney, an In.
mate Of the Colorado penitentiary,
wanted in Louisiana for a murder com.
mittcd in 1883, will 90 scot free az the
expiration Of his term next week through
an odd circumstance, Governor Adams
has received a telegram from the Lou
isiana authorities stating that the only
witness the state had 20 convict Glad.
ney Of murder had Just died The APP
plioation forextndition was withdrawn.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

Washington, Dec. 3l.-A dispatch N.
ocivod at the interior department an.
nounces that the government Of semi.
mole Indians has ratified the agreement
recently entered into between the Dawes
Indian commission and similar body
representing the Seminolcs. The agree.
mcnt must now be ratified By congress
10 become effective.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
JIM TO BOZ
Corbcrit Issues Another Challenge Co
FiiEsimmons For a Tight.

corbcrtt Issues Another Challenge Co
FitEsimmons For a Iight.
Cincinnati, Dec. gi-Jamcs J. Cor.
bett has issued another challenge TO
Robert Fitzsimmons. LII in the form
Of a letter. The first part Of the letter
praises Fitzsimmons In an indirect way,
and at tho same time throws sarcasm at
him. He refers 90 the Carson hattie in
an attempt 10 convince Fitzsimmons
that he (Corbott would not have 10
fight anyone 10 be In Fitzsimmons' class.
The challenge reads:
"But this is what l propose TO do:
The day we sign articles I will give you
5000 IN recognition Of your courtesy.
"Tho moment you enter the ring
ready to offer me battle | will give you a
second $1,000 in token OF my pleasure.
Upon the completion Of the tenth
round II you arr stir undofeaied will
give you a third $1,000 as n souvenir Of
my surprise,
Upon defeating you, no matter in
what round, Twill give you 5000 moro
as a reminder that am not an ungencr.
Gus foe.
ION the other hand, should you again
defeat me, l promise, II still able 70
move, 90 place my hat upOn my head
and then removing Il Ia your honor, to
proclaim you In frank aud unmistakablo
terms TO b. my superior, and state that
! then and there quit forever all possible
claim 20 the championship Of the world.
"Lct further remarks on this subject
b. made by 1000 clean, honestly earned
American dollars, given me by the pub
he that believes In me. have this day
forwarded this 10 Win J. Davis Of Chi.
cago, in testimony that moan every
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

Miss Jennie Howell entertained her
friends last evening At the beautiful
home Of her parents, DR. and Mrs. J
W. Howell. This last Of the weeks
series Entertainments was especially
enjoyed by the young people In attend.
ance.
Mrs. Fannie Moore, Miss Eva Pate
and Hill Graham and Ben Pate who
have been spending the past week with
friends In the Harvey neighborhood,
returned home to Buffalo yesterday.
The Mutual Life Insurance company
OF New York has the thanks Of the
Eagle for an lS9s calendar.
Mrs. Minkert will reopen her school
on Monday, Jan. 3. q
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
M'coYs DECLARATION.
He Tells How Tie wonld Like TO Meet
Chayn.hl On The Ring.

New York, Dec 3l.-McCoy' original
declaration that he would meet Choyns.
HI At i5S pounds as a stepping stone to
a match with Fitzsimmons brought mp
q point Of ring procedure. Mccoy could
have insisted that Choynsh meet him
az i5s pounds. At the same time Nc.
Coy was well aware tina, Choynski
could not reach the middleweight limit.
He has ceased 10 make a concession to
Choynski. Speaking on the subject
Mccoy said; -
"In order 10 got
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

Gnndviow, Tex, Dee. 81 While two
miles east Of this place. Bill Hall. a well
known oolored man, was waylaid and
shot at twice. No reason has been a..
signed for the assault Hall IL not dan.
gorously hurt, Il is thought.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
rrs.Iasnt M,KInl,, Ae,.p,..

New York, Dec. al.-President Nc.
Kinley has accepted the invitation Of
the National Manufacturers associA.
ton 20 attend it, banquet at the Wal.
dorf-Ast@ia on Jan "a. Covers arr 70
b. laid for $50 guests Tho president
viii discuss the economic features Of the
tarn.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

Medford, O T., Dec. ai.-Fnnk Drake
was decoyed a mile into the country
Monday night and murdered and robbed.
His dead body was found lying At the
roadside Tuesday morning The crime
was committed for 800. Two men and
thro women are under arrest on sus.
plcinn.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
WIN Do H.hnlIi.

Chicago, Dec. 9l.-The directors Of the
Chicago Exposition company have de.
cided TO rebuild the Coliseum on the site
OF the structure recently burned. The
building will BE- hcproof and probably
a. large rs the original Coliseum.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
arAnish a STAY.

Little Rock, Dec SLIM Reid and
Alex. johnson, the condemned murler.
en- Of W. + skipper. were not executed
at Monticello today. The supreme court
issued stay Of execution pending an
appeal
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

"Old Farmer Hopkins" was the bill
At the Grand opera house last night.
The play Is a rural comedy with good
sceuic effects, and includes singing
and dancing. Mr.. Frank L. Dav.
idson sustains the title role with
ability.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

Dr. Finley requests the Eagle TO an
nounce that revival services will be
commenced at the Baptist church sun.
DAY morning to continue indefinitely.
A foil attendance is requested At the
Sunday morning service afer which an
important business meeting will be
held.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
Ended His Life.

Perry, o. T., Dec. 9l.-A. II Waite
was found dead near the hallway track
with note saying that he had taken
poison to end his life, az he was out Of
money and could get no work.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

feccssary 10 aad mon, Inr cnsis ln
:he orient now confronts japan. and her
undivided strength must 10 devoted 10
guarding against the perils that menace
her"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
Chnrtrh Nm prrInrr.

Guthrie, o, T., Dec Si.-ShcriG wo.
mack OF Gainesville, Tex, arrested Rob
ert Bevins At Tocumsoh and took him
hack 10 Texas 10 answer 20 a charge Of
perjury.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
M Inn.lr nn % Al.,l.-

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 3i.-The steam.
or Topeka sailed for Alaska with full
cargo Of freight and 200 passengers,
many Of them tradeHmon, bound for the
interior
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

1t with real pleasure Manager John Mike Of the Grand an.
announces the opening performance Wednesday January of Mr.
VIM L. Roberts and Miss Olive Martin in Mr. Roberts own version OF
Ennerys maserpieco" Don Caesar de Bazaar
The roles Of "Don Caesar and Marianna afford Mr. Robert,
and Miss Martin ample scope for their ability
The piece mounted with the magnificent scenic EN- beh
men The costumes are OF costly texture and pleasing eye
this together with the excellent company bids fair TO be the theatrical
event of the present season.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

Batosville, Tex, Dec, Slab Bates
Of Edgar Tox., has been mortAlly
wounded by parties who attempted 10
rob his store.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

Omaha, Dec. 81. President Horace
q. Burt has formally taken charge Of
the Union Pacific headquarters here.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
EASTERN SITUATION.
Japan Is Busily Engaged Prepar-
ing For War.
WORKING NIGHT AND DAY.
IL IL believed the british aud Japanese
Fleets Are In Close Touch England
wiii Uphold nrown-Mar-
quls Ito Il For Peace.

London, Dec. al.-A dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Shanghai says a British
fleet Of eight ships and four torpedo
boats has arrived at Chemulpo 1.-THE port
OF Scoul) Its reported that there are
two japanese cruisers in the Yang Tso
Kiang river japan Is working night
and day preparing for war Il is bo.
lievod that the British and japanese
fleets arc in close touch.
A dispatch to The Daily Mail from
from Toxic ays Marquis Ito is forming
a cabinet. II is believed Marquis Ito
viii aim TO maintain a peaceful attitude.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01

London, Dec. Sl.-The Daily Graphic
asserts that the British squadron was
definitely instructed to assemble OF Che.
mulpo to support a strong British expos.
tulation with Cora on the dismissal Of
MoLeavy Brown. British supcrintend.
ent Of Coroan customs, who, under the
advice Of the British consul, has twice
returned the notice Of dismissal served
upon him.
With regard TO Port Arthur, Tho
Daily Graphic asserts that there il every
reason to believe the Russians viii ad.
here to their pledge to evacuato at the
end Of the winter, and there Is, there.
fore, no ground for complaint on the
part Of England Neither does the gov.
eminent regard the occupation Of Kiao
Chau as calling for action, because Brit.
ish interests are not threatened. 40.
cOrding TO The Daily Graphic, both the
foreign officers and the adminllty arc
agreed upon this point.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-01
OUR LINE OF GROCERIES

intended to be compTehensive-o take in everything
From abarrel of flour the most delicate spice aayong
HAVE WE MISSED ANYTHING YOU FANCYP
You w confer a favor by letting us know
Wig We have is of the best; what we have not
We will get, and that will be Of the best too
n ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-04
CHS EXCELLENCY. :"

His ExcelIency," at the Broadway the
alter closes its run Of 100 nights next
Saturday. No play of modern times has
made a greater impression than "His SIX
celiency." 1t has done much TO elevate
the stage, and It's bright, catchy lines have
made even the most blase New Yorker
laugh Ii has been a great success, both
artistic and financial, and the easy, even
work OF the star stamps him as one OF
Americas foremost comedians. He has all
The elements Of Euceess-sood LOOKS, ply
sique, voice. personality and magnetism.
He should make even more OF success
on the road than on his metropolitan de-
but,--New York Herald.
The above attraction will close the sea-
son of Sweeney & Coornbs opera house. on
which occasion Manager Bergman takes
his annual benefit. Mstinee today at 2 80
p. M: last performance tonight al Sl5.
Mr.. Davis will sing his latest success,
Remember the Maine" introducing
beautiful tableaux relative TO the Spanish
American war at the end OF each verse.
Mr.. Davis parody Of Hot Time" Is said
to be the hit Of the season.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-04
HN NENEAl.

WHEAT MURPHY sherman Texas, April
IS ~ Last evening, ~ the itSldcnce Of tte
brides parents. 81 Wheat ana Mics hhth-
crime Murphy vera married, Father Blum Of
iiciaung
DupREE- BUTTON Mount Vernon. Texas.
Arm Gt--Marriod today at 3 b. M, Mr.. Geo.
nupi,e and Miss Leila button at tue resi-
oonce Of the BRIDGE parents.
WILLIAMS. EllWlNs. kaufman, Texas,
April 29.--Nlr G. c. Williams and Miss Lota
Erwm were married yesterday evenings
MORAY RALEY pontvn. TeXas, hnril rs,
At the realdoncc Of the brides rarents last
nlght MIR W, j. McCray and Al & Eva Rnley
wcfs married. Rev. w. C. Lat,iihcre offieiat-
ing
slssoN MONTGOMERY. Georgetown.
Texas, April -. Married last night Rev.
NJ, CAN officiating MIR, y, 7, Sisson and Mrs.
Sallie Montgomery.
HUDSON ALLEN. --Loakhprt, Texas, April
a - Al tie home OF the pride q father In this
city today, MIR. charles llrdaon and Miss VI
fle Allen. Roy I, Y. Mathis utfieint,ns
Observation-Disclosures. --Lockhart Texas.
April .S.--MrrN VI Fuirs, a promlnent Young
merchant Of Loclhart, anl Miss Katie GREG
chhcch were married yesterday, Rev. j. J.
Cfamcr officiating,
ROBINSON ROSS. --Clebmuo, Texas, April
% Married; Duncan J. Robinson and Miss
Aunic hoes. Arri ~, 1888.
ETTER DAVIS .-cleburne. Texas, April 70.
Married, Apri Is, 1898 c. ~ Etter aud Miss
ONO Dell Davis
May Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at
this residence OF Ir +. nnyis. Mr.. A. C.
stewart and Mrs. Ella Hudgins we're joined in
The holy bonds Of wedioek, Rcv, j. K. Murray
officiating,
DAVIS MOORE wharton, Texas, May L.
a, the Methodist church, Wednesday night
Nh o. W. Davis Of the Spectator and Mrs.
Suslu Dee Moore were united by tie golden
chHing OF Hymen according to the ritual of the
Episcopal church, Rev. j X. Murray per-
forming the ceremony, MIR. and Mrs. Davis
arc Justly popular III society circles and have
won many friends, who wish for them all the
perfect happiness that only eoneenlal married
life can give.
WANKEN- WATKINS. san Marcos. Texas,
Ami 20. Married, "Wednesday, at the resi-
dcnee of the brides father Miss Sue Watkins
and MIR Fred Wunken
nIhIR-WOODELL Married Thuraday,
Mlss Clara Woodcll and Mr.. Alvin Blair OF
Fort Worth ct the residence OF the BRIDES
father.
KNDX-joHNSTON,- kaufman, Texas, May
1.--Mr, \, l.. Knox and Miss Birdie Johnston
OF lear Alley. Henderson county, were mar
fied ~ this city yesterday evening.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-04

Rryan Texas, May 3.-Ihe firs, day OF the
sport carnival opened at O'Clock this morn
ing With fivo-hght cocltlng main between
Jones ri Dcanvile and knnhlhuch Of Bryan.
First Fight -KnntauCh full mugwun,p
stag Jones an Irisn white tail stag war horse
cross Won by Jones In six minutes.
Second Fight Knobhuch i1nEwhmp
utns; lopes a pure Hopkins war horse etng.
Won by 3lones IN three minutes.
Thlrfs1'iPht. u nobauch muEwnmp cocl. {;
Jonca u war horse stag Knchlnuch won IN
SIX ard one half minutes
Fourth FIGHT knohlauch n mugwump cock
ard Jones a war noffo cock, Won by Jones
IN two and one-half minutes.
Fifth Fight,-~Very short and decisive;
Knuhlauch "a blue mugwump stag: Jones a
war horse, rod quiz stag. Won by jones in
second pitting
Jones heeled aud Stevens OF fIllfboro pittod
p,tted icy Kpohlau:h
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-04
HOUSTON DAILY rosn WEDNESDAY MoRN1Na MAY 4 1ses.
The BID WAS NOT ENOUGH.
bay Shore Railroad Property Not
Sold Yesterday.
70 BE CONTINUED FROM DAY TO DAY
only Offer Was s3so,OOO. from george
c. Holt of Woodstock, Conn. the
Upset Price Being $5OO,0OO.
CONTINUED FROM DAY TO DAY

Galveston, Texas. May 3.--who is Mr.
george o. Holt, and who does he repre-
sent? are questions that the local railroad
people are trying to solve. He was tn,
only bidder for the La Porte railroad to-
day, and as his bid fell far short OF tn,
| upset price fixed by the court there was
no sale. Another attempt will be made
In few days.
1t was few minutes after IL O'Clock
when James S. Williams, master commits
sioner, took position in front of the steps
leading to the county court room and an
nouneed to group of perhaps fifty men
that he was prepared to sell the property
of the Galveston, La Porte and Houston
railway. He first read the advertisement
ready to receive bids.
Judge G.. f. Mann, representing w. f..
Woods OF Kansas City, II. Nj. Truehart
& Co. of Galveston and other owners of
certain island lots, served notice that the
road crossed the property without right
of way having been settled for and that all
rights would be reserved.
A silence followed this announcement
which was broken by Commissioner VIII
liams again asking for bids. At this june
ture a plainly dressed gentleman with a
closely cropped mustache, who had besn
standing near Mr.. Williams drew from his
pocket a certified check for $4,000 and
then made a bid of $3.50 900 for the prop
erty.
Il will not cry that bid said Mr.. Will
liams, 1.-THE order OF sale has fixed the
upset price at 100000, and | will consider
no bid of less amount"
MIR. Holt declined TO raise his bid and
as no others were forthcoming the sale
was adjourned until $50 O'clock.
In the afternoon no bid was received and
Commissioner Williams announced that
under instructions from Judge Bryant the
sale would be continued from day to day.
He left for Paris tonight to consult with
the court and tomorrow at IL o'clock Clerk
Dart of the Federal court will adjourn the
sale from day to day until MI. Williams re-
turns. In the meantime, the representa-
tives of the different creditors will hold a
meeting and agree upon plan to b. pur-
sued The opinion prevails now that the
road is going to be sold and that the court
will no longer stand trifling. In fact,
Commissioner Williams stated as much
today and gave all to understand that II the
upset price could not be obtained less
amount would be accepted
Among the interested parties present
were C. W. Nelson, general passenger and
freight agent of the La Porte; l.. j. Smith
the contractor who built the road; James
A. Baker and T. w. Ford OF Houston and
Colonel Walter Gresham and Dan Hender-
son Of this city
George c. Holt, the solitary bidder, reg
istered from Woodstock, Conn. When a
renorter for The Post asked him who he
represented in this matter he smiled AMI
said; you may tell the public that 1 rep
resent myself" >,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-04

ouliarity of tho game. Seven men died on
the chicken roosts.
Tie league viii 20 through all right now.
Srerccrs catch of Knaus foul IN the ninth
was one OF tho features,
Epcneer was the only Buffalo who attempts
ed stolen base. he found II dead easy to got
GOWN ny putting on little steam.
TRUTH, Reed and kommer ended the hopes
OF Austin with very neat double play, the
only chance fer one In the game.
Austin viii be back hSrc sunday, Monday
ana tuesday. The Senators are the people
were after. We've got EN- going now.
bowman made eood throw from center to
mira Ia tho fifth. lie Is doing good work
ana is about the test center fielder in tho
league
Hodges stop Of Lonsley's drive was some
thing the like of which is seldom seen; though
1t nearly took him off his feet he got Il down
to first.
speneer iueeled in the eighth. hu, the way
he threw to first after getting control of
himself showed tho reason why lie 10 40 good
third hasoman.
As iuggier knau would be q shining sue
eoss the way he played with II little grounder
b. Spencer In the sixth demonstrated hts
ability in that line
BadIcrs fingers are all hunsed up and he
will be out Of the game for few days. Page
does good work hehud tho bat however, aud
can hold it down accepuby.
IT was not unti the fitth inning that II
Houston man WAS put out at first base
MtAus chances were nil NJ to that time,
though be improved them later.
In Page nnilcy has a good player. lie is
good anywhere Ito IN put. He is playing a
better gpmc now than ever before, aud be has
been good one for several scasous past,
san Antonio Will play here Thursday. Fri.
day and Saturday. The Bronchos have
strengthened materially out OF The Fart
Worth club and tho games Will be worth
seeing.
Today will be ladios lay aud they arc In
Nittd to be prcscrt The mauagemcnt Is
pleased to have the ladies that's the reason
they are to he admitted FREQ at srand stand
AMI gate
spencer made very quick play In the
third, Bailey smashed ono down the third
base line which struck the bag hard, the third
babt mat jumped on 1t like Il duck on a june
bug. catching I.onglpy easily.