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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22
ygY had been

riYhad been TJse
ArA not a wCman. would your feet have
stayed
moment IN their passing, md In shade
That meeting bouyhs Of lime AID lilac
made. q,
Would You have stood and softly touched
my flower,
Making nc redder, and breathod In my
dover
OF sweetness, Would you gather me. l
wonder?
Or pass without word, and leave me under
NY shRdlng Ioaves TO watch my bloom grow
dry
All! would YOU 10 unkind AMI pass me by
III had been Tose'
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22

Toour G reat Country should be eemon-tfsssa
~ song. ACCOMPANIED by . MoLLER osoAs
ON PIANO. For the fiuest tuned ipstrumen'
q, IN. loves: price. addres. NJ. r. Moi-Lfn.
Manufacturer. Hagerstown. Md.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22

Piso's Cure is a wonderful Cough medicine
Mrs w. PlCkERT. Van s.c.er and Elake
Aves.. BROOKLYN. y. Y. Oct. q isl..
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22
rs w.,urr ef pro.p~risy

Til. breath OF spring and The breath OF
spring onions ar. melting away.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22

:. X. Coburn. Mgr. Claire Scott, write: Il
ind Halls Catarrh Cure n valuable remedy. y
Druggists sell il. 10.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22

Mrs winslow's Soothing y rup for chilirea
ttethinc softens the gums. reducing innsILh-
ii,n, alisys pain. Gu res wi I'D colo Be Lottl.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22

Say. really now. wouldn't you like 20 lie
the ice man?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22

To Cure Constipation F0sevefs
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. loo or sc.
NC e c. fail 10 cure. druggists refund money.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22

No-To-B BAG Tor Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, uiakes weak
men strong. blood pure. &c. q. All druggists
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Flo SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
Is the one perfect Strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds. headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub.
stance. and its acting on the kidneys.
liver and bowels. without weakening
or irritating them, make il the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing fies
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. hy a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRuF
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations. please
remember the full name of the Comma nv
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co,
SAN FRANCISCO CAL
Lo01svILLE. KY. NEW YORK. r. z
Tor ale by all Druggisss-Price soc t,er to,st1a
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22
IN yov,h,et Ache and Burn?

West Points Board of Visitors YESTERDAY
began its work.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22

Some men find il well to harvest thcil
winter crop of whiskers now
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22
p.,r Tobacco s,it az, s:.ole rosr liz. I.:,.

Its funny that with all this hea. 20
cant thaw out a cold ia tire head.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22
Beautv In blood neep.

The festive frcckle is out hunting
trcuIlc
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22

Even tho good-natured man got no
uud .r the collar
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-06-22
"Better Be Wise
Than Rich. /"

WISE people are also nch e,hen thy
knozv a perfee. remedy fo- Al arnoySrs
diseases Of the Rood, ksdneps. Eve. ard
booxis. Il Is HOODS SarsararAa. s.,hseh
IS pe'fec. n d, ACTON - 50 ,ss,lAfes me
entire system Is 10 brig rigorous heai.h.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
SECOND PLACE on THE TICKET.
TALK ABOUT A NEWCOMER NOT ENCoo"-
AGED BY REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION
LEADERs-NAMES MENTIONED.

Talk about a New-York man being selected a. ths
Republican candidate for vice-Presdent next year
Is not being encouraged by the leaders OF the he-
publican organization. Senator Patt said YESTERDAY
that IT was too early to discuss the question, ana
that as President Mckinley would be renom'naseo
without doubt his voice in the selection o. run
ming mate would be heard. Senator Plau went 10
Washington in the afternoon. He said he wouio
return in time to eat his Thanksgiving dinner n
this city and then probably would go back TO WASH
ngton.on Friday. B. 3. Odell. jr.. chairman or tho
Republican State Committee went to his home IN
Newburg in the afternoon. Before he left the cry
he said There is no serious talk abou, the RepuD-
lcan nomination for the Vlce-Presidency yet 10
not believe that Governor Roosevelt would scceps
the nomination Lleutenant-Governor woodruff -
good man for any other political place. kno"
nothing about Mr. Roots aspirations
What about yourself?' some one asked him. .
/ am In the hands OF my friends WAS his snl'
ing reply.
Senator Chandler. OF New Hampshire was al tho
Fifth Avenue Hotel. and expressed belief that Gov
ernor Roosevelt. II he would accept nornination
Tor the Vice Presidency, would add considerable
strength 10 the ticket. Another Republican ~
prominence al the hotel said. Governor Roosevelt
Is the only New-York man who can nave the nom
not take It unless Il is forced upon him The
vention might nominate him and adjourn leaving
him no choice but to accept was the with
General Logan John d. Long tho Secretary OF
the Navy, could have the nomination for Nice-Pres-
ident n he would take It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
wRITs FOR corycILuEy srAyD.

The application OF William J. Kelly. on behalf ~
five OF the Councmen who were mandamuscf BY
Justice Fitzgerald in order TO compel the Municipal
Assembly 10 pass the Sc 10000 worth n bonds Tor
the new Hall Of Records. for an order sacatinS
the writs of nandamus and the subsequent pro
ceedlngs when they were sdjudged tn contempt
was yesterday denied by Justice Scott In the so-
preme Court. Justice Scott says
II does not appear that any appeal has eve,
been taken and this motion Is evidently intended
as a method OF reviewing the order II further ~
pears when the writ has been obtained certain
SSonncilrnsn who refused 10 promptly obey " hav~
been punished for contempt. and their conNicL-ren
therefor affirmed by the Appellate DIVISION Nc
hnnds have been issued and the whole question az
10 the proprety OF the issue OF the order ~ y
remains question at all, Is purely seaoe"D0
one.
Ia than denies the motion with so costs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
A BALTIMORE PHYSICIAN INJURED.

FOUND WITH A FRACTURED SKULL on MONDAY
NIGHT. BUT NOT RECOGNIZED
An unconscious man was found with fractured
skull in front of No 1872 West Seyentysecondst. on
Monday night. He taken 10 Roosevelt Hos
p!tal, where his case entered as unknown
man. alcoholism" Yesterday the hospital authori-
ties learned that their patient If Or. William b.
Garfield physician. Of No. l,0lo North Charles-st.
Baltimore DR. Garfield Is about fifty years old. and
said 10 be one OF Baltimore's leading physicians
He looking for the home of Joseph y. Ed
wards a broker at No. II Broadway. who used 20
live NJ No. 1872 West Seventy second-st lie rang
the bell at No West Seventy -second-st and was
told that Mr. Edwards had moved somewhere in
Ninetieth-st. -
DR. Garfield was 10 return 10 No l32 AMI
start up the steps a second time He got only ~
the second step when he reeled and fell heavily 20
the walk like man stricken with heart trouble or
8popeXy
A private Waterman of the neighborhood found
him. DR.. Hoyt. OF No. 1888 West seventy second st,
was called 10 attend the injured man. and upon
his advice the man taken 10 Roosevelt Hos
ptaL Or. Garfield is still in the hospital All IN.
formation about him refused last night az that
place. except that his condition Is serious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
STATUS OF THE BOERS.
RECOGNITION OF THEM AS BELLIGERENTs
BY GREAT BRITAIN

y.
London. Nov 2S-Great Britain has given
notice 10 France that state Of war has existed
between herself and the Transvaal since Octo-
Der ] T.
1t is said that the French Cabinet has in
structed the Minister Of War to refuse all off,
GERS leave to go abroad, and that officers absent
ing themselves in order TO go to the Transvaal
will do at the risk Of dismissal
It is learned that the action Of Lord Paunce-
fote and other British Ambassadors in inform
ing the Powers that a state of war has existed
since October II between Great Britain and the
South African republics has prompted inquiries
by the various London embassies regarding the
nature Of the hostilities. The Associated Press
is officially informed that the notification has in
wise changed the British views as to the
Beers status But. in spite Of the ambiguous
references in the Queens speech and other off,
cial documents at the beginning Of the war re-
garding military operations" and other eva
sions Of the usual term war II appears that
the United States has consistently recognized
the Beers as forming practically an independent
State, considering the claim Of British suzer-
ainty too slight a thread 10 put them in the
light Of rebels. II is tacitly admitted by the
British officials that the usual communications
relative 10 state Of war" were not made ear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
NINTH LANCERS SAFE.
Continued from First paTco

.-,,ore5 train on Friday. November "A. were
hn5 lieutenant F owen Lewis. Bombay In
fsntr1 and one private: wounded one.
t. the reconnaissance of Sunday. November
o6. Ninth Lancers-Wounded, Lieutenant J. u
Sterling and one trooper.
A corrected list Of the British casualties at
cras Pan shows that Flag Captain Reginald G.
prothero. Of the Doris, and Lieutenant OF Ma
,nes Walter T. c. Jones also Of the Doris pre-
v,ousy reported wounded, were Killed
The additional casualties telegraphed by Cen
.ral Butler appear TO be the first intimauon OF
the actions Of General Methuen's forces which
have not yet been reported As the 9TH Lancers
participated in a reconnaissance on sunday they
must have safely returned from the pursuit Of
the Beers after the battle Of Gras Pan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
SITTER REPUBLICANS WANT BRYAN.
MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF
THE ORGANIZATION.


Chicago. Nov. 2s-Informal discussion by mem
bers OF the Executive Committee OF the National
Silver Republican Committee and chairmen OF the
State committees at the meeting held here to-day
developed as the consensus OF purpose, adherence
to the Bryan Democracy, ~ the right men are
nominated" There was no dissent from the opinion
that as the Presidential candidate William j. Bryan
would be the right man
Most Of the session devoted 20 hearing rn
ports OF the condition OF Silver Repubcansm In
the various States Ex-Governor Altgeld was pres
ent by invitation. and greeted by rising salutatlon
which he paid high tribute TO the patriotism
and disinterestedness' Of the Silver Republicans
J. c. Johnson chairman OF the Executive Conn.,
mittee Of the Democratic National Committee, and
s B. Cook the head OF the Democratic press
bureau were visitors.
Charles Towne the chairman. made address
Mckinley Administration toward absolutism." Sem
ator Teller Of Colorado said that the drift OF the
Republican party away from its original prin-
cipes and that # he had not quit the party in
The following were appointed a committee TO re-
port on the best time and place TO hold the Ma, Ma,
tional Convention the manner OF issuing the call
and details OF practical organization after the con-
vention: f. s. Corser Minnesota: p. T. Dubois.
Idaho; F J. Van Vorhis, Indiana; Nathan Cole, Jr.,
Nebraska and J. W. Spurrier Iowa. This commit
tee will report at to-morrow's meeting.
There were present at iQ-qay n1ssngs oe1iues
Harper Ohio: Congressman Shafroth. Colorado, ex-
CONGRESSMAN Hartman and Colonel .. p Chisholm,
Montana: J. 3. Romans. Iowa: DR.. +. 3. Lawrence
Cheadle Indiana: DR. Frank 5. Peck. Oklahoma,
and r s Dean New-York Another meeting Will
be held tomorrow for the purpose Of hearing re
ports and taking action preparatory to the calling
az he National Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
RICHTER ASKED FOR A NINE.
MINORITY STOCKHOLDERS OPPOSE THE
REORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED
VERDE COPPER COMPANY

Henry q. Atwater. OF the law firm OF Atwat.r
Cruikshank said yesterday that suit had been
brought in the Supreme Cour, for the appointment
Of a receiver for the United Verde Copper Com
pany. at Jerome. Ariz and the railroad leading to
Jerome Junction from the works. United States
Senator William A. Clark is one OF the largest
stockholders in the company. which Is capitalized
for 50 100000
Mr.. Atwater said that the suit was brought for
the purpose OF preventing the sale Of the property
with a view 10 a reorganization OF the company.
The minor stockholders who interested in the
proceeding are possessed Of the fear that they
to be frozen OUT in the reorganization, and have
taken these 70 block the deal
The company was organized under the laws ot
this State in 1889. The MANAGEMENT felt willing ~
pay large yearly tax for the purpose OF ha wing
NewYork office. but the laws governing
poratons became more severe. II deemed ad-
visable 10 give up the New-York charter out 81
300 0Cl shares. the holders Of go DO voted dis
solve the company a New-York corporation. To
this end the property will be sold but will be
bought In by the majority stockholders Tn.
scheme is 10 organize new corporation under the
laws Of West Virginia. with pital OF 81 90 600
and 10 transfer all the property in exchange for
stocks and bonds which will be divided among the
present stockholders pro rata.
The new suit 70 turn the property over TO e.
ceiver threatens upset the reorganiza ton scheme
snd involve the property in long litigation The
mine is one OF the largest producers OF copper In
the United State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
SOLDIERS DISAPPOINTED.
COMPANY c. NINTH REGIMENT. CANNOT GET IT'S
ROOM FURNISHINGS FOR To-NIGHT's REVIEW

COMPANY e NINTH REGIMENT. CANNOT GET IT'S
ROOM FURNISHINGS FOR To-NIGHT's REVIEW.
The members Of Company c. 9th Regiment, n. q.
y. Y would like learn the wher4a bouts OF their
former captain. Frederick J. Quinby. who was
elected captain Of the company in October 1897
When the regiment moved into its present armory
Captain Quinby set about furnishing the eompanys
room. Soon afterward carpets. rugs. bric-A-brac.
pictures. paintings statues and other things began
to arrive and they just about 10 be placed in
final order when the Spanish American broke
out The regiment went 10 Peekskill enlist in
the United States volunteer service and the goods
which had been bought 10 decorate the CONF anys
room were removed 10 storage house in Column
bus-aye. According 70 report Captain Quinby
issued order that the goods not TO be
moved from the warehouse without his written con-
sent
After arrangements were made for a review NJ
the regiment by Brgadier General McCoskry Butt.
which will take place tonight at the reglment's
armory. Company G. made efforts 10 have tho
things bought 10 furnish their room removed from
the storage house their quarters In the armory.
Their efforts not successful as they could not
ind ex-Captain Qunby. and the warehouse men re-
fused TO turn the things 10 them without an
order from their former captain. In view OF this
failure the compa1ys room viii be unattractive TO-
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
BALTIMORE FIRM IN DIFFICULTIES.
MEETING OF CREDITORS OF p. T GEORGE &
CO. CALLED-HALF CENTURY OF
Rt-sINEss EXISTENCE.

Baltimore Nov q (speciaD-P. T. George Co.,
one OF the Oldest provision and oil houses In balu-
more is in financial trouble. The Liabilities are De-
tw.en ,Se5 600 and 10000 The assets are greater
IN, are not Immediately available. meeting Of
creditors has been called for Friday. The announce
rrent caused great surprise in financial and trade
circles as the house has rating IN me mercantlle
nosed OF philip T. George and his two sons and
has established I'm iSis The have had the
rsnarement Of the business for the last few years
Members Of the firm state that no assignment
has been made. and they hope 70 arrange 10 lqu-
indebt Most Of the firms paper
is held by banks in Baltimore and other Eastern
citIes II IS said that all are well secured: The
drm has extensive dealings with the packing houses
81 Chicago and other Western cities II Is an ex-
Rrazn and other South and Central American
Countries The head OF the firm. ?. T George now
eSgs,v Years old was pioneer in the trade with
ssoSrtS america He and hs sons have always held
The Highest reputation in financial and commercial
circles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
corrPyvEyT BUYING ~ BONDS.

The sub-Trcasury yesterday paid out SSs"
for United States and per cent bonds presented
for redemption in response 10 secretary 'aso
-, circular this sum including premium and
oor,ed interest The total disbursement 70 iate
for this account has been Nis: go q Az No'ern-
ber IA the date named by the Secretary - ~
iss, IN which bonds would be received under the
50 100000 offer. will be a holiday no bonds VII n
mis- afternoon unless Mr.. Gage shell announce an
extension OF dime Leading bond houses we're IN.
cned yesterday ~ the belief that the tine limit
would be extended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
BRIDE DIES AFTER HEB "EDDlN"
n,-vops OF POISONING IN THE CASE OF A POLISH
GIRL SUDDENLY STRICKEN

Tho e,,,era1 ~ Mary Calvin. Polish GIRL twenty
,.oars old of No PA North Sixth-st. BROOKLYN, wiz
be held this afternoon at the Roman Ca,hon anon,
church at South Fourth and Roebling SITS trooN
lvn in which church she became prlde on Hours
aftarnoon She died on Sunday night eeVeh H. -
after me wedding and while many OF the Weaq q
guests were engaged in merrymakiinss go a. nigbt
marty was held al her home. II lasted Wen ar1o q
the following cay. soon atterWaIq sns ne lime
OF the wedding ceremony ,,.- .o-,os ba "a
since her death number OF peculiar STORIES nav
boor current TO the effect that some or her olu az
mirers may have poisoned her al the parry On
Safurdav night. II such stories continue Is saiu
that the Coroner may be asked 10 MAKE an ~
CATION which might cause q postpohenenl o. w
s1a1aral Or schevlin who attended the girl, SAID
Yesterday that il was his opinion that the girI CLEO
from ar organic trouble superinduced by exposure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
SFTENTEEN INDICTMENTS.

The Extraordinary Grand Jury appeared before
Justice Werner at o'clock yesterday afternoon and
handed in seventeen indictments. seven against
persons on the Two counts Of Illegal registration
and fraudulent voting. and three against others
on the ground Of illegal registration alone. The
% rsons indicted for both Illegal registration and
fraudulent voting are John Williams Joseph Mar
lowe Gustave Neuhaus. Benjamin stephens. Mar
tin Fagan John Upton and Jeremiah Okeefe
The men indicted for illegal registration only
we're Joseph Hennerty. Henry Claim ana Leon
They will be arraigned TO plead to-day. u Is
said that all on ball
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
STRUGGLE FOR EMPIRE.

MR. BALFOUR on DUTCH ASPIRATIONS IN
SOUTH AFRICA.
London Nov 2S.-Arthur j. Balfour, the gov
srnnent leader in the House of Commons. ad-
dressing the National Conservative Conference
a. Dewsbury to-day repealed the charge that
the governments motive in the war in South
Africa was the acquisition Of the gold fields,
He said,
daclaration Of war by the Transvaal and the
Free state was not any despairing struggle for
liberty but a bold bid for empire bid 10 make
,ben' selves the nucleus OF a Dutch speaking
paramount Power in South Africa. and to eX-
ciude forever the hated Britisher from a domi-
waiting influence in that part Of the world. These
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
TRANSPORT WITH HAY DELAYED.

BOSTON Nov 2s-The sailing OF the steamer Mon
tauk which has been loading hay for South AFRICA
has been delayed number Of days az much OF me
hay has failed to pass inspection. This delay not
only Is unsatisfactory to the British Government
as the hay IS greatly needed by the cavalry IN
South Africa but II is also matter OF no SINAI!
o,r.arso - the Government as the demurrage on
the steamer Is $3.50 a day. Canadian officials acthg
~ tha Tritish Government have agreed 10 get the
steamer Montauk at Cape Town by the first day OF
however.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29

ler because il was not thought that victory
would be deferred long enough to make such
a diplomatic step necessary. The Government
maintains that giving the Beers bellgerent
rights does not constitute an Acknowledgment
Of their claim TO independence eVidencing AS
proof Of this contention that both the Foreign
governments and the Government OF the Unteu
States treated the COnfederates as belhgereh's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29

'he United States Army. and has given an
Ini''ai order to Boston firm which AT the out
break OF the Transvaal war transported fac
tory TO England, Immediately receiving a recon-
pense for this enterprise by the aforementioned
order The British army is now using leather
cartridge belts. which have been found to be-
come sur and covered with verdgris
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
SQUADRoNS EXCHANGING PLACES.

London Nov. 2S.-The Particular Service
squadron Of the British fleet has been ordered
To proceed to Gibraltar on December g. 1t will
probably replace the Channel Squadron which
is coming home for Christmas leave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
WANTS TO FIGHT THE BoERs.

Nowport News. Va Nov. Is (SpeciaD-Colonel G.
p Austin. OF Phphus who fought In the Mexican
and Civil Wars applied to the British War once
several days ago for an appointment IN the BRUSH
--r, IN the TransvaaL To-day he received orders
fror1 ord Lansdowne to report inmedlately 10
1ord Pauncefote. at Washington. lie started To-
fcr hat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
carers OF Morse DEMOCRATS

Washington Nov 2-Congressman James D.
Richardson. Of Tennessee announced tonight that
the Democratic caucus 10 select canoldates loI
snaaksr ana other officers OF the next House Will
be hold at o'clock on saturday afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-29
pIyy AVID THE CORONER"

Albany. Nov IS CspeciaD.-Louis F Payn SUI
perintendent Of the Insurance Department visited
Governor Roosevelt to-day in regard 70 the sp-
pointment Of a coroner.
ou-nr 10 this search Of Mr.. Pawn for a cor
o,.r" the rinor spread that Mr. Pawn and the
Governor had had talk about the chances OF tne
Insurance Department. but II Is already known
thar the two mems main theme ~ tax was con-
corning the coroner.