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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
t'ancufl Hall,

Boston Is repairing her most interesting
possession-Faneu.l Hall. The cradle or
liberty" has been a show for years. but IL
has been a useful building. nevertheless.
II has been the scene OF gatherings for
patriotic and charitable purposes, the
place OF binquetings and merr.ment, the
forum I'm which orators have Numbered
against wrong. the place In which the
people have done honor 10 the wise and
the brave and the great o. their city and
their land. Though tho city unwisely per-
mitted the lower floor TO be used as a
market. which pervaded the premises
with an unattractlye smell and envllonei
the monument OF a nations liberties with
grease and onion skins, IL kept the upper
hooe and galleries IN order and interesting
and historically valuable paintings were
displayed there.
The reconstruction Of the building Is
expensive because new foundations were
required the ID ones being weak for the
size OF the structure. and resting on soft
SOL into which the sea water had perco-
lated. Sturdy new foundations have been
laid. new beams and Orders have been
provided, and everything has been put
back into its place. so far as il IS possible
10 do this. 50 that the aspect OF the old
hall is not changed. Old Peter Fanueii
built this git with his gains out OF Cuban
molasses MedfOrd rum and African
slaves. but II there was any wickedness
in the fashion OF his getting the money
the excellent uses % which his legacy
have been put made emends. and IL Is
hoped that his soul rests I'm peace. In
the strengthening and continuance OF her
relies Boston sets a good example 10 the
rest OF the c0untry.-Brookly Eagle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26

was on hand Among the absent was
Sail and the schoolmarster
"Sile an me tuck OF our jackets, an
tied our galluses round our waists.
pitch I'm, boys" shouted old Bowler,
when all was ready.
I'VE tit by main strenth FOR We hadn
no science TO mention. Thar was no
dodein'. or sparrin. or goin down TO
avoid punishment. II was jest square,
stand up. give an take fight
AT last we clinched an wres led
round and round the ring. Slle had ooth
onderholts. but l could beat him on the
trip: so that want much advantage eth
er way: an when We come down IL was
a dog fall. neither ben' on top.
AS we lay side an side, the scrim-
magin' went on as hard as ever. At
last Sie got my left ear atween his
teeth. an / got one o. his fingers atween
mine. and we jest hilt on an worried like
a couple of coon-d0gs.
Part EN- boys-part EN- screeched
old Bowler. or they'll dishgger one an
other; neither on 'em won't never holler;
it's a fair draw
when We was drug apart I was a
marked man for life with a crap or the
left ear. an the fust jint o sile's right
forefnger'd mister'ously disappeared.
" Tome boys, seq oll BoNlfif Ndhiii
me an Sie one side. when we'd washed
an fixed up bt-'come, bows, you've nj
like men. an there mustn't be no bad
blood atween you. | know what It's all
about. So both on you come right along
home with me. an san shall make choice
atween you on the spot, an whichever
she chooses, tother must give I'm cheer
ful. for she can't marry but one on you
you know
"The old mans talk sounded reas' n
able an me an sile excepted his farms.
"'Whar's Sail? seq the old man when
we got 70 the house.
Gone out 18th the schoolmarster.' SEE
Bill
"'Gone WHARF
Dunno: she rigged up in her best
duds. an went out ith the schoolmarster.
He sot me this sum- SEE BIZ, 20 work
ont agin he got back
I'VE waited an waited. but no san
an no schoolmarstor I'm few days san
an the schoolmarsfer come back mar
ried New York News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26

WASHINGTON. May 2i.-Some extern
sive experiments are TO be made with
LIQUID fuel in the navy. with view to
its adoption on board torpedo boats and
the naval ships Of the smaller class. The
torpedo boat Talbot, built at Bristol, X.
l.. at the HerreshOffs' works, and now at
Annapolis. q forty-six-ton craft, Will be
sent 10 the Norfolk Navy Yard at once
and there fitted cut with the appliances
necessary for using liquid fuel. instead or
coal. as a means Of generating steam IN
her boilers.
The boat will be placed under Lieuten-
ant J. c. Leonard, Of the navy. formerly
of the Engineer Corps, and an expert on
the subject. That officer will take the
Talbot 10 the New York Navy Yard. ana
there, for the following twelve months,
will be tests in liquid fuel. The naval
officers are awaiting the results OF the
tests with much interest, hoping they
may secure increased speed at less cost,
not only On the smaller ships but on those
Of larger class
The oil men are watching the matter
closely also since It offers them an op-
portunity 20 extend the market for their
material. There IS no difficulty along
our eastern coast OF procuring a suitable
fuel oil IN any desired quantity and re-
personalities Of firms handling this oil
have repeatedly stated that in consider
able quantities IL can be furnished at a
very moderate price.
Pear-Admira Melville. chief Of the Blu
reau OF steam Engineering says that the
reason why fuel oil has not been used
for naval purposes hitherto Is on account
OF its cost and the difficulty OF buying II.
On the Caspian Sea where petroleum re-
fuse Is plentiful and cheap. II has been
In successful use TO- more than fifteen
years.-Phladelphi Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
Recrirts From our Isiands.

WASHINGTON. May 2i.-Assistant Sec.
rotary OF War Meiklojohn has made pub
lie a statement Of aggregate receipts at
all Cuban. Porto Ricen and Philippine
ports. The statement embraces the first
four months Of the present year. II
also gives in addition the total number
Of vessels, coastwlse and foreign, which
entered and cleared the ports of the
Islands within the period named, as
we'll as the total amount Of the tonnage.
The statement follows:
Cuba-TOtal receipts. N,iH99: coast
wise vessels entered. 262i; foreign. 1.325,
amount Of coastwise tonnage entered
l52 l0l tons: foreign l5sjoo9 tons: coast
wise tonnage cleared. 430,165 tons: for
eign. 1.4ii.e20 tons: vessels cleared, coast
wise 1853: foreign. 1,4-0
Porto X co-TOtal receipts. siS1l2S,
coastwise vessels entered, ll63; foreign
AS. coastwlse tonnage entered. 5lT3.
foreign. 532 272: vessels cleared. coastwise
LOO: foreign 1926. tons cleared. coastwise
q. O5s: foreign. cleared A63,32i.
Phnippines-Receipts by ports FOR four
months: Manila s15l5.269, Iloilo. 1854;
Cebu, $70657: total S1.70l.6oo. The port OF
Iloilo was not occupied by the forces OF
the United States until February l6 1899.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
Navjgable Balloon.

BURLINGTON. N. j., May A.-An air
ship-a navigable balloon, as 1t Is also
cailed-4nvented by Professor Charles
HE. a scientist, who was with the
Peary expedition, IS being built at the
home Of Professor William ID. T. Travis.
here. under the supervision OF Charles
King. an aeronaut, Of philadelphia. \
company. cf which Mr.. IIite is the head,
has been organized for Its manufacture.
The mavline will be cigar shaped. with
car attachment. and will be driven by
two very small but powerful engines.
Carbon dloxide will be the motive power.
The ordinary balloon, It is figured, Is
sorvile to the density and rarity Of the
atmosphere. It is hoped 10 overcome this
in the Hite invention. the powerful fans
OF which. II IS believed. will drive the
balloon in any direction In any current
Of air and make the length OF the trip
optional with the voyager.
A test Of the engines and balloon viii
be made az Trenton soon. a small
model Of the invention. 1t is said. was
recently given a successful test in Phil
adelphia.-New York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
THE RETURNS
COME SLOWLY.
The Fight for Dinwiddie Treasurer
ship is Close.
NEGRO HELD FOR SAFE-KEEPING.
CHARGED With Criminal Assault Near
Subdivisions of Veterans To Or
ganize-Work on the New
Electric Railway.

PETERSBURG, VA. May 5.-Special.-
Mr.. X. ID. Tench, postmaster at Jarratts.
Sussex county, has purchased the llarroh
tract of land. near Mason's Depot on
the Atlantic and Danville railroad.
Miss Addie Simmons OF this city, ana
Ar. Emmett Jackson, OF Prince George
county. will be married on the 3lst instant
at the residence of the bride.
The returns from the election in the
neighboring arsntics are coming in slow
~ tonight. 30 following is the vote at
New Hope Precinct. Dinwiddie county,
For Treasurer-John y. Harris (present
incumbent. IL; 5. Y. Gillian dndepen-
dcnO. IS. For Sherin-W. II. Young pres
ent incumbenD, lo5; J.. J. Mercdit, So;
Il. IL. Ragsdale G. For Supervisor. Namo-
zine District ". 4. Bradt Democrat,
1O5: w. y. Richie independently. 90. Jus
tice Of the Peace-GerOw. l53, Spain, III.
Gates, l3l; Fowlkes. 49, Johnson, S. The
other Democratic nominees have no oppO-
nents. 1t IS thought that Mr.. Young is
elected sheriff Of the county by about
three hundred majority. The contest for
treasurer is close between Messrs. Harris
and Gillian.
The Whitmore clearinghouse on the
corner OF Sycamore and Franklin streets,
will change hands next week Mr.. S. A.
Whitmore has been the proprietor OF this
house for sometime. He has sold out To
Mr.. William Malone, Of Dinwidde coun-
~.
A CRAZY NEGRO.
A negro named Eddie Rufiin. residing
on Mars street. was arrested this MORN
ing on a charge of lunacy and was COM
mitted TO jail
A negro, whose name was not learned,
charged with having committed an as
sault on a white lady near Suffolk. was
brought up on this morning train 10
Windsor to he kept until he can have
preliminary hearing.
Mr. Joe Brady and wife. Of Richmond.
are here on a visit.
Miss Eaton. daughter Of Rev r. T.
Eaton. of Louisville Ky, is here on
visit
The large shipments Of lumber from
here TO Northern ports still continues.
The committee appointed from tho
Young Mems Business Association 20
look into the matter Of holding an agri-
cultural and industrial fair here. viii
make its report tonight. Other business
will also be transacted.
SONS TO ORGANIZE.
4 camp of sons Of Confederate veterans
Is 70 be organized here next week.
The motors Tor tho cars 20 be run On
the new street electric railway arrived
here to-day. There will be fifteen cars on
the line a force Of one hundred hands
are At work LAYING the track on Wash
ington street.
The employees Of the Norfolk and West
ern Railroad Company. IN this city, were
paid OF to-day.
The Petersburg Iron Works Company
are making large shipments Of four-inch
shells for the use Of the government.
These shells are being shipped 10 Nor
folk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
Latest I'm Euiinnhnln,.

The man about town CONNIE II faut'
would no more thiak OF appearing IN
public without his "buttOnbo.e tnan
he would like to be seen without MS
boots or shirt collar. This being 50, II Is
as well that he should be careful 10
have the right flower ready for the right
moment. Hence. he had better take note
that in Paris the "buttonh0le' brigade
has decreed that during the selson OK
1893 the following is the proper order IN
which flowers are 10 lie worn by men:
l. For the early constitutional, RUSSIAN
vioe.s.
2 For afternoon calls. dark red car
nation.
g. AT the theatre. white carnaiion.
4. At dinner parties orchid.
s. At the dance gardenia.
Ii Is curious 70 remember In this con-
nection that the fashion for men 20 wear
flowers had its or gin IN the DAYS when
Louis XVI. In careless mood. ckei the
pretty star Of a potato flower and suck
II IN his buttonhole. Ga
Zette. -. = =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
HENRlC0 ELECTION.
All Was Quiet and Very Few Ballots
Were Deposited

All Was Quiet and Very Few Ballots
Were Deposited.
As had been anticipated. the election
in Henrico county yesterday did not
create even a ripple of excitement, and
the judges and clerks at the various
precincts got extremely lonesome walt
ing for the voters TO show W.
II is likely that not more than a. tenth
Of the vote OF the county was cast. The
Democratic ticket had no opposition
and the Henrico people were busy on
their farms.
A few samples will show about what
the average vote was At Town Hall
there were thirty ballots deposited The
vote here sometimes reaches 20 At
Hardins shop hfty-two voters exercised
the right of freemen. The voting
strength here IS between five and SIX
hundred Al Westhampton precinct
thirteen ballots were deposited and so
OH through the list Of precincts. some
more and some less. but none Of them
any where I'm the no'ghborhood of the
number cast when there was another
party In the field.
Perfect quiet prevailed throughout the
county no disturbances OF any kind be-
ing re.orted.
The returns viii he canvassed at the
courthouse tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26

COvERACK, CORNWALL. May o
An attempt to float the American Line
steamer Paris. which has been fast on
the rocks of Lowlands Point since early
Sunday morning last. took place Ut
o'clock this morning without result.
The position Of the steamer has not
altered but the conditions are looked upon
a. being less favorable.
Another attempt TO float the Paris viii
be made this evening.
Her forcho'ds will be pumped dry and
the two afterholds will he filled with
water. so as to tilt Che steamer. a mod
crate northerly northeast wind is blow
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
NEW SERVICETOBA LTIMOREAND
THE EAST

Commencing May 18Th, the Southern
Railway H. connection with the York
River Line. inauguraied daily except
sunday service between Richmond ana
Baltimore Via West Point
Leave Richmond 1870, West Point =.
NJ arrive Baltimore $50 the following
morning Returning leave Baltimore )
p. NJ. daily except Sunday arrive Rich
mond the following morning 800 Con-
nection is made ia Baltimore with the
B. & o. and Pennsylvania Railroad 10 all
points North and East All Information
as to rates. tickets. schedules and ETC.,
cheerfuly furnished by
G. W. WESTBURY.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26

nifed we're he seen in golf clothes ac-
companled by a cdddy. Is a game that
IS dignihed enough for the Prince OF
Wales not s. efficiently so for the Pres-
dent Of the United Estates? is the ques-
ton which people are asking. II must
be said that while society people are
laughing al the story. they do not give
IL much credenoe. Apropos OF the sub
ject, the Evening News publishes the
following lines:
What degradation may there be?
What loss OF manly dignity
In boldly driving OF the tee.
or Is II that. perhaps you know,
Your lmbs-f mean the ones below.
In heather stockings clad. would show
But thinly. Mckinley?
London Letter in Chicago Times-Her-
aid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
Nalc's NV President.

NEW HAVEN. CONN. May 25.-The
Yale Corporation held its regular May
meeting to-day and elected Prof. Arthur
W Had'ey. NJ A.. president Of Yale
University to succeed Timothy Dwight.
resigned.
At the morning session, before the oal-
loting for president had begun. the resig-
nations OF Secretary Franklin 3. Dexter
and Urea surer VIM. w. Farnum were an
nounced.
prof Dexter has been for forty years
secretary of the corporation. lie will
stiU continue his connection with Yale
as assistant librarian of the university.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
SENSIBLE ADVICE.
He Advises the Cubans TO Yield Their
Arms.

HAVANA, May pat the banquet CIV
en- last night at the Hotel lnslaterra, in
honor of the eightieth birthday or Queen
Victoria the toasts 10 the Queen the
the President of the Uniled States were
received with enthusiasm.
GovernOr-General Brooke responded TO
the toast of THE United States
The Supreme Court. Fiscal Senior Mora.
replied to the toast of Cuba"
Senior Andrade late president Of the
Cuban military assembly is quoted in an
interview as saying the disarming Of Gu
ban soldiers Is an absolute necessity prior
to the reconstruction of the country.
He H. said TO have added that the
appropriation was insufficient, but that
each soldier should accept his portion.
use it to begin work and have confidence
I'm tine Americans, who had recognized
the Cuban rights TO independence. and
who had undertaken to secure it for
them.
Annexation. Senior Andrade said in con-
clusion. was impossible, unless at the re-
uQest OF the Cubans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
a - II - R z a.
Rs,v, ii. n The Kind You Haze AsaYs Bought


are offered 10 the public as the best
cure for a dsordered liver known, and
but one trial is needed TO convince the
most skepucal of this fact.
These pills are very mild and harm
less in their action upon the Liver and
Bowels. and where persons are suffering
with any Bilious Affections. Headache,
and especially Sick Headache. Costlve-
ness. Dyspepsia. or any disease OF the
LIVER OR STOMACH. they should al
ways have a box Of them near at hand.
and take them by directions found on the
box.
The verdict Of everybody that has taken
DR.. David's Liver pills is, They are the
best and most pleasant PITS | ever
took" Al sufferers should give them
q trial Price. p cents a box; five boxes
for 81. For sale everywhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
CAPT. JERVEYS ESCAPE.
He and His Wife struggle in the Deep
Wafer.


The following incident touching a for
mer resident here is sent from Tampa.
Florida:
"A launch used by the government here.
having on board Captain Henry Jervey,
0f the United States Engineering Corps,
his wife. and Mrs Randall and others.
took fire from "a leak ID The oil tank.
forcing its occupants 20 jump overheard
in twenty feet Of water.
Captain Jervey. by strenuous efforts.
succeeded in holding Mrs. Jervey who
could not swim. above water until nearly
exhausted and help arrived.
Mrs. Randall neld onto the side OF the
boat with an infant IN her arms. No inior-
nation Of the other occupants Of the
boat has been received. The tank did not
explode.
"This is the second narrow escape that
Captain Jervey has had IN a year. as
he was nearly blown up by the explosion
of a mine IN Mobile Bay. where he was
engaged I'm removing them after the war
with Spain"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26

An eminent scientist re-
Gently said: "Cod-liver Oil
is truly a wonderful COM
position. 1t is seemingly
Natures remedy in almost
every wasting disease"
SCOTS Emulsion contains
the pure oil combined with
hypophosphiteS, it rebuilds
worn tissues, enricheS the
blood, invigorateS the nerves,
stops drains and wasting.
ConSumptiveS, Dial etics,
pale or thin people, or nurs-
ing mothers, should remem-
Der this. Do no; accept a
substitute.
soc. and 500, al druggstss
SCOTT & Bowsy, ch.Elsss. Hev Yefh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26

PITTsBURG, PA. May 25.-The Fer
tnizlng Plant Of Walker. Stratman e.
Co.. on Hers Island. this city was de-
stroycd by fire to-day.
Edward Probst. an employe. IS missing.
and IL IS feared that he was burned 10
death I'm the building. Considerable val
liable machinery was destroyed.
The loss was about 10000 The cause
Of the fire IS not known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
Hi0biand Park

Ascension Mission. which is a ward OF
Holy Trinity church. will have a feast
this afternoon on the lawn OF Mr.. J. c.
p wman's residence. 10 which the friends
of the mission are invited. The locality
IS such as to make "A ride In that direc-
ton very pleasing. TO which the Highland
Park cars AFFORD easy access.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
RAILROAD MEN.
Four Of Them Arrested About 'he
Reading Wreck.

READING, PA. May BY direction
of the District Attorney, County Detec-
live Kershuer to-day swore out warrants
for the four Philadelphia and Neaqns
railroad men who We're censured by Nhe
coroners jury for causing the disastrous
wreck at Exeter, the accused are: WIN.
i. Wudermuth. engineer OF the first sec
lion: his conductor. \. +. Magee; Jas. ).
Rourke. dispatcher and ensineer. larry
Orren Of the second section.
Bail in $1,000 will be demanded.
Members of the Jury expressed the de-
Size that no mansiaughter proceedings be
brought against the men,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
TO MEET IN NORFOLK.

The National As. Oc alton Of Local
Freight ACcn's Convcncs in juno.
NORFOLK. VA. May 25.-Norfok has
been chosen as the next place for the
annual meeting Of the National Associa-
ton Of Local Freights Agents There
will be about eight hundred delegates IN
attendance from all over the United
States and Canada. and tho session will
convene June 18th and continue three
days.
among the distinguished railway men
will be the president of the association.
Mr.. Malcolm Townsend, Of New YORK,
with the Pennsylvania lines. Their meet
ing last year was held al Cincinnati. and
this will be the first meeting OF the asso-
citation in the Old Dominion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
,,coroTS rVRRING

with Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment will
cure rheumatism. pains I'm the back,
shoulders. sides anu limbs. Stiff joints.
soreness IN the muscles and sinews are
quickly relieved with a few applications
of Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment. II
cures neuralgia, it removes and cures
corns and bunions without pain. II is
the best linment for both man and beast.
Price. q cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
TO STAND TRIAL.
Charged With Aiding the jacobs In
Countcrieiiing.

PHILADELPHIA PA, May 81. @.
Mcpherson in the United States District
Court to-day overruled the motions maze
yesterday to quash the indictments chars-
Ing Elery p. ingham. ex-United Sta rs
District Attorney and Harvey X. hewitt
his law partner and former assistant
with aiding and abetilng. conspiracy end
bribery I'm the revenue cigar stamp coun-
terfeiting plot Of which VIM VI. JACOBS
The Lancaster cigar manufacture was
the leader.
District Attorney Beck asked that May
Doth he set as the date of the tria. bu,
counsel for Ingham and hewitt asked
permission 20 file an application for con
tinuance. on the ground Of illness Of one
of his clients. His application was re-
ceiyed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26

ST. PETERSBURG. May &.-Further
adylces from Riga. capitol OF the taltc
province OF Lvonia say that the militia
nv I'm suppressing the rioting between
Iettish and Lithuian workmen a, tnat
place on Saturday and sunday 'as' Sh'e"
,.sls,s nersons and wounded nifty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26

Stranger coming from ferry)-Will you
kindly direct me 10 broadway
New York policeman-fis. SIR 60
straight ahead mrs yez can't 80 no tur-
der. fer tn trenches an lumber an pies
., s,ones and heaps o dirt. an that's
Rroadway.--New York Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
TO PRATlCE SHOOTING.
The Prairie Puts Into Hampton Roads
toGiye the Reserves "a Chance,

WASHINGTON, May 25-The cruiser
Prairie. which is exercising the naval
militia of the different States, has put
into Hampton Roads with the naval re-
serves OF North Carolina for the purpose
OF having two days practice with sub
calibrc guns The sea was too rough 10
permit. tbs practise outside and # was
found necessary 10 bring the vesse, Into
smooth water. At the conclusion Of the
practice in Chesapeake bay the Prairie
will take the North Carolina reserves out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
Another Cliarcc Gnnr

Mr. Courtney dlatteringly): II had the
blues awfully when | came here tonight.
Miss Fisher. but they are all gone now.
You are as good as medicine"
Miss Fishers little brother: Yes: fatn-
err says she'll be a drug In the market II
she doesn't catch on TO some fellow soon.
Tit Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26
,,o,v rbcv Lost the Game.

College student-How did you come 70
lose the game?
Cantain varsity n.ne)-why their
nitchsr and catcher had set OF signals
that We couldn't possibly understand or
get onto-they kept calling cut to each
other In Latip.--Punch,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-26

The Bachelor-Wellh how did your bat
tie with the c0quette come out2
The Newly Made Benejict-lt was a tie.
Stray Stories.