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Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1900-09-08

p}ywajacemi g6rami lodu, zanim
J dostafa sic ostatecznie ma otwarte
morze.
BERLIN, Sgo Wrzesnia.
/, Nova cesarza, wypowiedziana
wczoraj W Szczecinie, pozwala wno-
sic re mocarstwa zgodza sic ma "a
patrywania cesarza zastosuja sig
do jego zyczen.
yGegenwart" zapowiada, ze "a.
chowanie sic cesarza Wilhelma
stanowi dowod, il Niemcy przesta.
ja bye panstwem konstytucyjnem
daza do absolutyzmu. O zdanie
narodu jego przedstawicieli W par
lamencie cesarz przestai sig trosz.
czyc.
W Shanghai gromadzi sic fota
niemiecka, zfozona z 10 okret6w
wojennych, majacych razem 5000
ludzi zafogi i 166 armat.
Wszystkie klasy chinskiej lud-
nosci So tego zdania re wojska
chinskie zadafy wojskom sprzymie-
rzonych mocarstw stanowcza kle-
ske.
KAPszTAD, S-go Wrzesnia. =
Lord Roberts donosi, re z,genera-
lem Hamilton przeszedf przez DOL
stroom, ME doznawszy re strony
Boer6w zadnego oporu. Butler
musiaf W Czwartek rano opedzac
sic nieprzyjacielowi, a Hamilton
stara sic obejsc prawe skraydio
Boer6w.
Wczoraj przybyf dotad general
Baden Powell. Obywatele tutejsi
wzieli go ma barki iprzeniesli go
tax do gmachu rzadowego.
DUBUQUE, Ia, 8go Wrzesnia. -
Wszystkie przygotowania do ju-
trzejszego zjazdu Centralnego Sto-
warzyszenta niemieckich katoli.
kow, ktory odbedzie sic W Peoria,
Ill,,sa ma ukonczeniu. Mayor Lynch
Peoria wypowie move powitalna,
a Conner, prezes Stowarzyszenia
da odpowiedz. Glownym m6wca
bedzie biskup Spalding. Specyal-
ne pociagi dowozic beda gosci z
Chicago, Burlington, Davenport,
Bloomington i 2 innych miejsco-
wosci. 10000 os6b wezmie udziaf
W pochodzie.
DUBUQUE, Ia, ego Wrzesnia. =
Instalacya arcybiskupa Keane cd.
bedzie sic w pierwszq Niedziele
Pazdziernika. Arcybiskup Ireland
wypowie kazanie, kardynaf Glib
bons w}ozy pallium ma nowego do.
stojnika Kosciofa., Oprocz delega.
ia papieskiego, arcybiskupa seba.
stiano Martinelli, przybeda ma
uroczystosc setki ksiezy rzymsko-
katolickich r6znych stron kraju.
MIAMI, Fla, S-go Wrzesnia. -
Huragan, kt6ry ma wyspach Kubie
Jamajce zrzqdzit wiele szkody
nawiedzif take wybrzeza Florydy.
Wiatr pedzii niekiedy szybkoscia
100 mil ma godzine. W odlegfosci
30 mil stad baiwany zmiotfy z
dw6ch okret6w wszystkich mary
marry. statek .,Culboan", no kto-
rym znajdowafo sic 100000 stop
drzewa, osiadf ma mieliznie ma
pefnif sic woda. Tutaj szkody So
nieznaczne, lecz <lruty telegrafcz-
ne zostafy pozrywane i komuni.
kacya ma czas JaKlS Dy1a pfzei-
wana.
LANsDALE, Pa, 8 Wrzesnia. =
Przysiegli koronera rozpatrywali
sprawe zderzenia sic pociag6w W
Hatfield, Pa, przyczem 13 osob u
tracilo zycie, a przeszfo 80 os6b
odniosio rany. Przysiegli orzekli,
ze wilma katastrofy przypada ma
kompanie kolei zelaznej, a nadto
ma maszyniste Johna Davis, kiero-
wnika pociagu ekskursyjnego Tho
masa Shelby i telegrafste d. b.
Beidlera ze Souderton.
WASHINGTON, Sgo Wrzesnia. =
Prawie wszyscy cztonkowie gabi-
netu So ma wakacyach. Minister
wojny Root wyjecha} do letniej re-
zydencyi W southstone, Long Is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
NANSEMOND DEMOCRATS.
Want Attormcy-Ge Montague and
Mr.. Kelley TO Address Them.

SUFFOLK, VA, May 1-Special.-The
Nansemond County Democratic Exeeu-
tive Committee met at 1 O'Clock this
afternoon in the Mayors Office There
was unanimous declaration in favor OF
a Constitutional Convention and Sug-
sestions about bringing out the voters,
among whom there is much apathy
The chairman of the committee was
instructed to open a correspondence with
Acknowledgement A. j, Montague and
Representative S. l.. Kelley. OF Rich
mond. with d view of having a convan-
ton address in Suffolk before. election
day.
Te remains of. the late Edgar Z. White
head an uncle of Circuit Judge Preutis,
were buried Sunday afternoon with
honors from the Tom Smith Camp of
Confederate Veterans. The deceased
during the civil war was a member OF
Company a, Sixteenth Virginia Infantry
He was slightly wounded at Gettys7
burg. Mr. Whitehead's taking away is
the seventh from the Tom Smith Camp
since Christmas.
In Nansemond County Court to-day
Willie Short and Andrew Garris, both
colored, We're given two years each in
States prison for housebreaking.
Representative Williamson qualified as
oyster inspector and gave bond in sum
of s5,C00.
The viii OF the late Ms. Alice a. r.
Jones. made November Is. 1888, short
time before her death, was probated.
Her widower, Henry Jones, qualified as
executor and gave bond in sum Of 500
OCO without security. The deceased's tes-
tate goes to him arid to two daughters,
Mrs. l.. Lankford of Norfolk, and Miss
Lille Jones, OF Suffolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
HON. GEORGE DAVIS.
His Portrait Presented to the Conftdr
crate Memorial Literary Society.

crate Memorial Literary Society.
The North Carolina room of the Con-
federate Museum was the scene of an
impressive ceremony yesterday after
noon at the presentatio Of the oil por-
trait of Hon George Davis, of Whining
ton, n. c., who was the president of the
Davis Cabinet, as Attorney-General
of the Confederate States OF America
The portrait, the work of Mrs. Dever-
eaux Lippitt, of Wilmington, n. c., was
presented to the Cape Fear Chapter of
the Daughters of the Confederacy by
Mr.. James Sprunt of Wilmington, and
was yesterday presented by that chapter
to the Confederate Memorial Literary
Society.
Re-. Dr. James Carmichael. rector of
st. Johns Church. in Wilmington, in an
eloquent eulosy of Mr.. Davis, presented
the picture, which was received on be-
half of the Confederate Memorial Lit
erary Society by DR.. j. Allison ftot!&ea
formerly of North Carolina, but now
a resident of Richmond. Dr. Hodges, in
receiving the gift, spoke of Mr.. DAVIS
as foremost among the Industrious sons
of the old North State and OF his wise
counsel felt in the Cabinet of the Con-
federacy during the times which tried
mems souls. DIR. Hodges was followed
by Mr. Joseph Bryan, who paid a high
tribute of respect 10 the famous Nortn
Carolinan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
SCHLEY FOR THE
YICE-P PRESIDENCY
There is a Strong Sentiment to Make
Him Mr.. Brvan's Running Mate.
I owne an Impossibilitv.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May ia
strong undercurrent of sentiment in in
huential Democratic quarters is becom-
ing manifest to make Admiral Schley the
running mate of Mr.. Bryan at Kansas
City. The suggestion OIL Admsfai 9ciaes
name has been repeatedly made IN the
past few days
The feeling is growing that Mr. IoWne
will be an impossiblity on the Demo
cratic ticket, and since the fopuIsiS
have failed to name man VINO, IKE
Watson in the last campaign, is diracty
identified with their party and would pc
acceptable to a large number Oh Demo-
Gratis. there is an absence of any strong
sentiment of obligation to abide by the
action of the Sioux Falls Convention.
Besides. it is thought that SIr. ToWne
will not seriously obstruct any acton
legitimately made with due consideration
for his personal feelings to replace MN
with Admiral Scnley.
STRONG FOLLOWING.
The latters candidacy is viewed with
great satisfaction, as he is believed to
possess uncommon elements OF strength.
He has a strong personal following In
Maryland, which went for Mckinley in
1896 and he is the strongest candidate
who could possibly be named to influence
the German vote in Wisconsin, Minnie
sofa, Indiana and Illinois, as ne Is lne
direct descendant of the leader OF a small
German colony which founded Frederick
about three generations ago. In add
ton he has the prestige of a brilliant
naval record in destroying Cervera's fleet
at Santiago, and the sympathy of all
who remember the efforts to undermine
his reputation put forth by the present
administration soon after the Spanish
American war. In addition it is pointed
~
would make a great race especially
when his personal characteristics of
candor, geniality and straightout honesty
become generally known.
Representative Otey paid visit to the
Department of Agriculture to-day and
asked that the Department send super
intendent to Charlotte county, Va, TO
supervise the construction of a sample
stretch of public roadway which the De-
partment is recommending in the interest
of good roads generally. Judge Otey
was informed that a superintendent will
be sent as requested as soon as the De-
partment receives notice from the county
officials that they are ready for the
ent is sent at the expense of the Coy
ernment the community defraying the
expense of construction, labor and ma
terial.
The United States Supreme Court to-
dav affirmed with cost the case of George
S. Williams. plaintiff in error VS.. c. E.
Wingo, from the Virginia Supreme Court
of Appeals
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
DONE WITH PROFESSIONALS.
Raleigh Choral Symphony Club-Toin
Smith a Candidate for Lynching.

RALEIGH, N. c., May 14.-Spec:al.-
There is very great discussion as to the
plan of the Athletic Association of North
Carolina Schools and Colleges to elimi-
nate professionalism from the ball teams.
This is we'll for as it now is there is
no college team without its professional
battery. It is stated that upon agreement
the game on Saturday between Trinity and
Durham was not counted for the cham
ponship.
Insurance Commissioner Young on Sat
urday paid to the State Urea surer $50, go
which were the April collections. OF this
$40 800 was received on account of license
and $2,000lG for fees.
The demand of Treasurer Worth on the
county OF Wake for the return of $500
alleged to be improperly retained for max
ing out the tax lists OF the county Tor
seveh consecutive years is a very inn
portant matter TO the sCoAsty Commits
s!oners. The State will bring suit, it is
said but it is believed that the Legislature
in June will prevent the State from col
lecurg this money.
A very fine map of the State has been
gotten out by Mr. II. c. Brown, Clerk
to the Incorporation Commission
The Raleigh Choral Symphony Club will
give its first concert tomorrow night. The
members of this club are we'll known and
z,
enjoy rich treat in the concert.
Quite a long list of fair North Caro-
linians are given who will be the SPONSORS
and maids of honor at the Confederate
reunion in Louisville. Miss Esther Ran
som, of Weldon, daughter of General NJ
w Ransom. is chief sponsor, and Miss
Matte Phillips. to Tarhoro. her special
maid Of honor, with a large number of at
tendants.
Governor Russell has appointed about
fifteen delegates to the National Confer
ence of Charities. TO be held in Topeka,
Kan. May lSth-24th.
To-day Tom Smith Ceolored) was brought
here from Goldsboro and put in jail 10
prevent a lynching. Judge Hoke ordered
the transfer. He killed a young white man,
Charles Cauthorne, in 1898, in Selma. john
ston county. He was tried. convicted. and
then granted a new trial He was then
tried in Goldsboro, and is now awaiting
a motion for new trial. It is said if it
is granted he will be lynched. He has
been brought here twice before for safe
keeping.
Chairman Holton Republican) has not
as yet replied to Democratic Chairman
Simmons as TO a joint debate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
POISON CAUSED
MR.. WEBSTER SEND
Was Proprietor Of the Old Dominion
Photograph Gallery.
DEFENDANT OF DANIEL WEBSTER
a Dose of Choral Produced Aimosa
Instant Death-He Had Been
iii Apparently Good Health
Previous TO lis Eud.

An overdose Of choral, taken while SUI
fering from mental alteration. caused tina
deata Of a well-known citizen of Rich
mond yesterday The drug is said to havs
produced u poisonous effect.
AIR. Churchill d. Webster, one OF the
proprietors of the Old Dominion Photo
graph Gallery, was found unconscious in
the bedroom Of his residence, No. 1903 East
Broad Street. yesterday morning, and died
soon afterwards. in spite aE the exertions
of his physician, DR.. Mark w. Peyser,
VITO was hastily summoned
Mr.. Webster was a lifelong resident OF
Richmond. y short tine ago he asso-
ciated himself with Mrs. Wilbur CT. Root
and Mrs Jennie W. Wyant. and opened
the Old Dominion Photograph Gallery. at
No. Ill East Broad Street.
HIS BUSINESS.
He was doing well, apparently, in his
business ana seemed in good health and
spirits. Sunday night he retired about M
usual hour
His SISTER. Mrs Laura w. Flanagan.
who lives with him, was under the inn
preston that he had gone up town 10 hit
business as usual. unaI she noticed tae
key in the door of his room
Obtaining entrance she found Mr.. Wen
ster lying unconscious on the floor. She
hastily summoned DIR. Peyser, who lives
near at hand. and he at once responded.
The physician worked over Mr.. Webster
for a long time, using every means known
to science, but the poison had gone too
far to be checked
Mr.. Webster was a single man, between
thirty-five and forty years OF age He
is survived by two sisters. Mrs. Flanagan
and Mrs. HasseI.
OF GOOD FAMILY.
Mr. Webster was IInsatI descendant
OF Daniel Webster. having been we'll
connected with many noted citizens of
Massachusetts,. AIr. Webster was a son
Of John Daniel Webster. Of Boston,
Mass. and Mrs Mary Elizabeth Webster.
of King William county. Va. He was
born in this city about forty years ago.
He was Il nephew OF the late Churchill
Dosgett, who died a few years ago.
The funeral arrangements have not "a
yet been made, but it is probable that
it viii take place Tomorrow morning,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
THE BAPTISTS
SCORE M KINLEY
The President Criticised for His Atti,
tude to Army Canteens-
vention in New Orleans.

HOT SPRINGS, ARK, May 14-spe-
cfal.-sunday, which was Century Day
was . feast of fat things. The speeches
were of a high order. Esthusiasm reached
climax when Miss White appeared before
the convention in Chinese costume. Her
silence was eloquent To-day the con-
yeutian voted to raise this year two hun.
dred thousand dollars for Foreign Mis-
sions. Strong temperance resolutions We're
passed. after having been discussed. by
Joshua Levering, DR.. Broughton, che piain
Wells, and others
lLevering and Wells scored President
Mckinley for his attitude towards the
army canteen.
"a resolution, advocating an attempt to-
ward Christian unity. was passed. me
convention goes to New Orleans next
year, wllsn DIR. Mullins will preach the
Introductory sermon. DR. Felix. alternate
The Woman's Missionary unlon mas
had a good session. among other things
raising money for gospel boat at San
ton, China.
Mrs Stakley is president for the coming :,
Year. The convention adjourne red IIla1ts
ats o'clock. st. Louis wants the cohVsn-
ton In 1903
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
HOPELESS and helpless.

The consequences of diseased condl-
zion Of the stomach and digestive and
nutritive system are most disastrous to
tte whole body. One by one every
oTean NAV become involved. The mis-
eIS is 11addening. The most extreme
cases of wstomach troub1en and the evils
resulting from it have been cured by DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. 1t
strengthens the stomach, purihes the
blood and builds up the body with sound
healthy flesh.
NJ was taken with severe headache" writes
Thomas A. Swarts, Box 1903, Satisfaction c, Co,
Iumbus, Ohio, then cramps il the stomach, and
my food would not digest, then kidney and iivs5
trouble. and my back got weak SO I could
scarcely get around. just gave money to the
doctors whenever thought they would do me
any good, but the more doctoIed the worse
got until six years passed. I had become s.
poorly / could only walk in the house by the aid
Of chair, and got so thin had gizen up TO die.
thinking that could not be cured. Then saw
one of my neighbor boys and he said, rTake my
advice and take DR.. Pierces Golden Medical
Discovery and make new man out OF yourself"
The FIRST bottle helped me SO thought would
get another. and after had taken eight bottles
In about six wces. vas weighed and found
had gained twcntytrve1 Fz7) pounds. have
done more hard work III Inc past eleven months
than did in t7To yeas scfore, and am as stout
and healthy to-day think, as ever Tvas.a
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure
bi1iousness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
MORE MILITARY
FOR PROTECTION
Hairston Had Been Hid in the Woods
Since SATURDAY. Night-Now
in Jail Under Guard.

ROANOKE. VA, May 14-Special-The
soldier boys are in arms again and ex-
pect to leave this afternoon for Mar
tinsville.
Captain John Brizzic, of the Roanoke
Light Infantry, received a telegram from
the Governor last night, informing INN
that Captain Withers, of the Lynchb"rS
Home Guard, would report to HIM this
afternoon. and ordering him TO report to
the Sheriff of Henry county
This means that the LynchburS Com
many wifi be here on the 4:15 train aEd
will go with the Roanoke boys to Mar
tinsviiie.
PRISONER IN THE WOODS.
MARTINSVILLE, VA, May 14--Spe-
cial.-Two military companies arrived here
over the Norfolk and Western Railroad
at 7:15 o'clock this evenins-one from
Lynchburg and the otaer from Roanoke
City.
They were met at the depot by the
Martinsville military. From the depot the
I.vnchhurg soldiers marched to the court
house and the other two companies went
10 the woods to get the prisoner, VINO, 1t
seems. has been concealed in tae woods
near town ever since he was taken from
the Jail on Saturday night.
The prisoner will have his trial as soon
as The court convenes IN tae morning
Gov Tyler yesterday ordered the Lynch
burg Home Guard and the Roanoke
Light Infantry to proceed to Martins
vile. in Henry county. for the purpose of
protecting the life of Chas. Hairston, the
negro charged WITH committing criminal
assault upon a white woman. Captain
p T. Withers commands the Lynchburs
company, and Captain John Brizzie the
Roanoke company.
The Lynchburg companyewent to Roa-
noke, and proceeded from there with the
Light Infantry Captain BriZzie was in
command of both comnanies.
MARTINSVIDLE. VA. May 1i.-Spe-
cial.-At midnight the courthouse is occu-
pied by the military, and every gate to
the yard is guarded by soldiers With
fixed bayonets and no one is allowed
10 enter. and tonight troops are guarding
the Jail.
CAPTAIN Stone and Lieutenant Drcwry
are doing very effective service. No dam
ger is apprehended now. The people ara
perfectly quiet and seem satisfied that
Justice will be done the prisoner to-mor-
row.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
NEGRO LYNCHED.
Swung toa Tree and His Body Rid
died With RullCtS.

AUGUSTA. GA, May 14.-William
Wills. a negro, who shot and killed Alex
ander> Whitney. a popular young man OF
this city. yesterday afternoon, was iynch-
ed near Grovetown, about twelve miles
frem here, at 10 A. NJ. to-day. The mob
which disposed of Willis took him from
Richmond county officers, who boarded a
train for Atlanta soon after the murder
was committed, with the purpose Of bring
ing him 70 a place Of safety.
The mob held Willis in the woods near
Gravetown during II night, awaiting laen-
LITIGATION. 1t was not unit! 10 O'Clock that
The negro was thoroughly recognized. he
was swung from tree. The rope broke
in the first attempt and a second was made
which was successful. The body was then
riddled with bullets and placard was
placed upon the body bearing warning TO
the other negroes.
A coroner was notified and is now lnVes-
tigating. Governor Gambler was informed
early in the day of the prospects OF a
lvnching and ordered four companies OF
state troops stationed here TO hold them
selves in readiness TO prevent any violence
by the mob.
Judge Briston, of the superior Court
called the grand jury together To prevent
any outbreak. hut before these precautions
catIld be effective the negro had been
lynched.
Alex. whitney was on crowded street
car Yesterday evening when Willis and an
other negro boarded it. No seats were
available, and one OF the negroes sat in
Whitney,s lap Whitney struck the negro
and Willis suddenly commenced firing from
pistol. The first shot struck WnitneE N
tho head. causing almos; instant death. The
second yrazed the hand of Lieutenant
steiner, Georgia State troops. willis vas
o,-e-powered and later placed in the hands
of the officers.
A company of business men sent notice
10 the city authorities to-day that the law
requiring street railways to furnish sepa-
rate acconno6a tons for White persons
ara-aegross was not being enforced.
Il was stated that the military company
which would be ordered TO protect Willis,
in case of mob violence. would refuse 10
do so. as Whitney was a ,irominent mem
Der of the organization.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
phiiinnine Commission.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Presi-
dent to-day transmitted TO Congress the
second volume OF the report of the first
philippine Commission. II is devoted TO
evidence taken al Manila. the general
results having heen heretofore summed
up in the reports of the Commissions
The evidence deals mainly With the
chinese question. the religious orders. the
courts and the capacity of the Filipinos
for government
Aa appendix gives a proclamation of
Aguinaldc. asking the Filipinos for a
Christmas present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
Mr.. sELDEN is OUT.
Many Changes in the officers OF Rich
mnnu passen ger aud Power Co.


There have been many changes in the
officers OF the Richmond Passenger and
Power Company in the last few days since
the reorganization has commenced.
The dropping of Mr.. b. r. Selden. who
has been connected with tae Richmond
Railway ana Electric Company in this
city Tor so many wears, .as announced
yesterday. MIR. Se!den has been superin-
tendent of the Richmond and Manchester
line. which has been made part of the
Richmond city division, over which Mr.. H.
7 Hoppe has recently been made superin-
tonaent
Captain II. 5. Brock has been made SUI
perIntendent OF the Union division. Mr.. ].
w Wilbur Is now superintendent OF the
entire system. Mr., Frank j. Craisie, Jr.,
has been succeeded as auditor in the
ticket department by Mr.. NJ. NJ Binford.
What other changes are To be made are
a. ka awr. but ii generally thought the re-
organization has moi yet l7un lis course.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
A POSTMASTER ARRESTED.
Soliciting, Receiving and Retaining
Money After Office Hours.

WINSTON-SAIIEM, N. c., May 14.-Spe-
cial-Postmaster r. S. Templeton. Of
Mooresville, was arrested to-day and re-
quired to give a $500 bond for his APP
pearance before a United States commits
sioner at Statesville tomorrow. and ans
wer the charge of soliciting, receiving and
retaining money after Office hours.
It will be remembered that the Moores--
VILE Office was recently broken open and
robbed. a detective was sent there few
days thereafter
He was disguised, and opened a small
shoe-shop. If the detective mas other evil
dence against Postmaster Templeton it
will probably be revealed at the hearing
tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15

vote of every Southern State in the KAN
sas City Convention.
3'I believe the Democratic Convention
at Kansas City will nominate Il straight
ticket without regard to what has; been
done by the Popuiists. or what may be
done by any other convention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
One Filipino Killed.

MANILA, May 1t-Seyen Filipinos made
an attempt to-day to hurn a quantity Of
hay stored near the quartermaster's store
house. on The river front The guards
killed one of them and wounded another.
The others escaped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-15
VIII Name Straight Ticket,

CHICAGO, May 14.-FIon. Clark Howell
member Of the National Democratic
Committee from Georgia, who arrived in
Chicago to-day, believes Bryan will carry
the South in the coming election, and
saws that the Nebraskan Will receive the