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The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
PAPE ALONE IL HELD.
The Man Accused OF Petersburg Murder
Valves Preliminary Hearing.

Special 10 The Washington Post
Petersburg Va, Dec. 19.-When the case
of the Commonwealth against f. j. A.
Pape, charged with the shooting and kill
ing OF X. IL Harris, was called for exam
ination in the mayors court this morning
the accused, through his counsel, Hon.
William B. McIlwaine, waived an eXamin-
alton and the case was certified to the
Hastings Court and will come before the
grand jury when it meets on the Sd OF
next month. Pape was recOmmitted TO
Jail.
r. F. Banks, who was charged with be-
ing an accessory to the shooting. was dis
charged, as there was no evidence 10
show that he had any hand in the killing
of Harris. He was. however summoned
to appear as a witness for the defense
before the grand jury. J. II. Pavey, of
Suffolk, who had been held as a witness,
was also discharged, but his appearance
before the grand jury was ordered.
Harris funeral took place this morning
from his late residence and was largely
attended.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
BROTHERS SHOT BY DEPUTIES.
Officers Replied TO Fugitives' Shots and
M0rIaiiy Wounded Both.

Special to The Washington Post
Winston-Salem, n. c., Dec 19-Frark
Huftine and his brother, whose given
name was not learned, were shot and
mortally wounded at the home OF their
father, near Oak Ridge, Guildford Couh-
ty. about 6 o'clock this morning. The
shooting was done by Deputy Sheriffs j.
W. Mooney and ]. w. Walker. of Ker-
nersville. They were deputiZed 10 arrest
the brothers on warrant charging therl
with being members of d party which
robbed a baTroOm near Kernersville Sat-
urday night.
When the officers went TO Huffine's S
home they were fired upon by the BROTH
ers. 4 number of shots were exchanged,
hut the deputies escaped injury. One Of
the wounded men died this afternoon, ard
the last report frCm the scene of the
shooting was that the other one was
dying.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
VIII Contest seat in Congress.
So, - Ths wssblnston Post

Special 10 The Washington Post.
Petersburg. Va, Dec. &c. E. Wilson
RepublicanD. who was defeated for Con-
eress from the Fourth district Of Virginia
by Mai. Francis Rives Lassiter Demo
craO. OF this city. to-day served notice on
the latter that he would contest his cleo
ton 10 the House of Representatives. In
tne notice OF contest there is no specific
charge of fraud. IL does charge, however
that 254 electors who desired 20 vote for
Wilson were prevented from doing so be-
Cause of dilatory tactics resorted 10 by
the election officers, who. the contestant
claims. were all Democrats Maj. LassiteI
Was elected 10 Congress by over 400 ma
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
WOUNDED, HE GUARDS SECRET.
Woman Figures in sfabbing of Wealthy
LumbermaH on the Highway.

special 10 me washington Post.
Huntington. W. Va, Dec. 1S-At day
light this morning Wilson Andrews, a
well-lInown and wealthy Guyan River
timberman, was found by the roadside
one mile from this city stabbed almost to
the heart, his body resting in a pool of
blood. Andrews was conscious, but was
so weak from loss OF blood that he could
only speak in a whisper. He was removed
TO nearby farmhouse and physicians
summoned
Andrews refused TO tell any one how he
was wounded, but acknowledged that
there was q woman in the case. He said
II his injuries resulted fatally he wanted
no one prosecuted. The affair has baffied
the authorities, and many believe that
woman welded the knife. Tracks near
where Andrews was found show that
carriage had turned abruptly there and
returned toward the city. A Vomans
shoe prints were also visible in mud near
the spot. The timberman had about $50
on his person. He is believed 10 be fatally
injured
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
ORME,s SONS GET ESTATE.
Final Decision in Case of viii Which Left
Out Testafor's Family.
Special to The Washington Post.

Special to The Washington Post.
Annapolis. Md. Dec. 20.-Judge Revell,
in the Circuit Court here to-day, overrul-
Cd a motion for a new trial in the con-
tested will case OF Thomas c. Ofme Orme
cut off his sons with s. each. and left his
property to a woman and her children, in
which family he lived. The sons who re-
side in Washington with their mother,
Mrs Thomas c. Orme, the divorced wife
OF the testatOr. entered a caVeat 10 the
will on the ground Of undue influence,
and non-disposing mind OF the testator.
The jury found for the sons. The court,
by its decision to-day sustains the YER
dict. The estate is valued at 5000.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Duck Hunters Life in 'srI,

slteia' % The Washington Post
i"'hmond. Va, Dec 22.-Mr. Pat Nc
enough well-known business man Of
ans ,i'y returned this evening from a
Wv" G hlnt on which he came near being
G,4,r frozen 20 death or drowned. Mr..
A'naU0ugh was out with a nsrtv 81
ts.-,ha- and got lost from them in a marsh.
80" Was falling and the tide came Ga
a.'AoI, Mr. McDonOugh realizing the
..l In crossing a stream about waist
,p hg became mired and could not se,
-- iils friends searched for him for
l'lrs, bat .u vain At LAST they erad .,,,ps
= slshdl, and he was finally heard an
- lihS idlnily. When his friends reach
h. nm and drew him out by use ~ a
4 lung saphng he was almost frozen He
= AyW out OF danger. A4o
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
REWARD FOR wHITECAPPERs.
Governor Offers $50 Tor Arrest of Justice
J0piin's AssaiianIs.

Special 70 The WASHINGTON TOst.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 1S-GOv. Tyler to-
day offered a reward of $50 for the arrest
and conviction Of the unknown persons
who some weeks ago attacked and fired
upon Bennett Joplin al GOode, in Bedford
County. The building in which Mr.. JOp-
lin was asleep was surrounded and there
was a fierce battle for awhile.
Mr.. Joplin is justice of the peace and
agent of the Norfolk and Western at
Goode. He was in the act of retiring
when the whitecaps fired into his room
riddling mis- bed with bullets. Mr.. Joplin
returned the fire with his pistol. the fash
from which ignited a curtain He reached
out to extinguish the blaze and his hand
fen 10 his side with six buckshot In IT,
Whhecaps have given trouble in the
neighborhood for several years.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
BECAME A BRIDE IN JAIL.
West virginia Girl Keeps Faith With Low
er, Though lie Is a Prisoner.
Special 20 The washington Post.

Tazewell, Va, Dec. H.-Oliver Clemmons
and Miss Sallie Hill. who live in the min
ing district of Mcdowell County. W. Va.
were to have been married to-day. but a
few days ago Clemmons got into a dlfi-
Guilty for which he was incarcerated in the
Jail at Welch. Yesterday the little woman
called on him in his cell. and after a brief
talk, approached the jailer and asked tnat
she be allowed to marry the prisoner then
and there. Consent was finally granted
and license was procured 1he prisoner
was brought from his cell, and after the
minister had performed the ceremony
Jailer HuffOrd took them TO his private
apartments. served them a good dinner,
after which the prisoner was again locked
up, while the bride returned to her home.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
FUNERAL or RICHARD A. WISE.
Virginia CeaEressmaa Buried In Holly.
weoa By III. Fathers side.

tpeeIaI % The Washington Fost
Richmond. Va, Dec. 2.-Congressman
RichaEk A. Wise. of the Second Virginia
district was buried in Hollywood Gene
tery this afternoon by the side of his IL
iustrous father, Gen. Henry A Wise. The
remains were brought In a special car
from Williamsburg. where funeral ser
vices had been held at the home Of the
deceased. These were conducted by Rev.
DR.. Roberts. of Bruton Church. and Dr.
Wharton. OF William and Mary College.
A large party Of Congressman and other
friends came down from Washington, hii-
ing two private cars. They brought num-
erous and beautiful floral tributes. as cid
those who came from Williamsburg. The
services at the grave were brief and SIM
pie. The Congressional party returned TO
Washington tonight.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
DEMENTED MAN CUTS THROAT.
Husband of Woman in Insane Asylum Tries
10 Kill Iimself.
sDecial 10 The washington Post.

Special 10 The Washington Post
Petersburg, Va, Dec. 2O.-Recently, Mrs.
Algie Lewis, the wife of a widely known
citizen of Dinwiddie County, became
insane, and was sent to the insane asy-
lun at Williamsburg, where she is now
under treatment. Shortly after Mrs. Lew
is lost her mind her husband becaRe in
sane, and was committed to the county
Jail of Dinwiddie until he could be sent to
an asylum.
Subsequently Mr. Lewis condition be-
came so much improved that he was per-
mitted to be taken home and cared for
by his friends. Last evening Mr.. Lewis
became worse, and while his brother and
another man were taking him back 10 the
county jail. he attempted 10 kill himself
by cutting his throat on bOtne sides with
a pocket knife. His wounds are consider
ed quite serious.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Large Glass Confirmed by Cardinal.

Special 10 The Washilgton Post
Annapolis, Md, Dec. 23.-Cardinal Glib
bons, of Baltimore, this morning confirm
ed class Of seventy-nine at ST. Mary's
catholic Church. The cardinal preached
an eloquent sermon TO the class. He said
they were about 10 receive In the saera-
ment or confirmation the gift OF the Holy
Ghost- He urged them TO cultivate its
presence After the ceremony the cardinal
again addressed the class, and taking the
NE OF Charles Carroll of Carrolton. pro
Iouheed beautiful eulOgy upon his char
me great blessings and many honOrs he
lad received yet at the end OF life. said
OF ali these his highest qualification Was
, ,ouhd In the fact that he had always at
'ehueo 10 the duties OF his religion.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Hare-breeders Have Organized.

Special 20 The Washington Post.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 22-The Southern
Belgian Hare Association has been or
ganized here and the following officers
elected President. A. G. Collins: vice
president. c. p. Seldom: secretary, Frank
Jenkins; treasurer, p. l. Hasker; regis
trar, +. s. Burlington. Others present
were Messrs. John Adams. Herbert Ware,
r. T, Mankin, j. A. Walsh, ]. r. Smith.
The objects of the association are 10 i'm
prove the Belgian hare, to guard the in
terests OF the breeders. and 10 dissent.
nate all information concerning the in
dustry
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
snap SHOT OF A THIEF.
Amateur Photographer Placed Camera In
His Pantry with Prompt Result.

Special 10 The Washington Post.
Winchester. Va, Dec. IA petty thief
was caught in a novel manner at Stephen
City. this county. yesterday afternoon.
For some time past Mr.. w. Boyd Steele
had been missing flour and other articles
from his pantry. Mr. Steele is an amateur
photographer. and yesterday he so ar
ranged q camera that IL any one disturbed
the -four the Photographic plate would be
exposed and snapshot of the thief
would be taken.
Mr. Steele went for a walk. and upon
his return he discovered that the plates
had been exposed. The plates were de-
veloped to-day, and revealed the thief
bending over the flour barrel. II is an
excellent photograph. and will be shown
to the thief. who is well known to Mr..
Steele.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Rack Bas. for yirsinia Rivers.

Special 10 The Washington Post
Richmond. Va, Dec Through the eff
forts of Congressman John Lamb 800
black bass have been secured for the
Chickahomlny River Snd a like number
for Cohoke, from the United States Fish
Commission at Washington. A distrib-
uting car containing the fish arrived here
on train No. Q from Washington this
morning, and Secretary John G. Page had
them transferred Immediately 20 the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, by which
lire they viii reach their destination to-
daV
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
AGAINST WELL-POIsONER.
Third Trial Denied II. A. Davis, Twice Com
sicted and sentenced.

Special 10 The Washington Post.
Warrenton, Va, Dec. IS-JGdge c. Z.
Nicol. of the Circuit Court, to-day refused
10 grant a new trial 10 II. A. Davis. who
was convicted at the September term of
the county court for attempting 10 poison
the well of Thomas b. Stewart, In Decem-
ber 1888.
Davis was tried and convicted at
previous trial and sentenced 10 five wears
In the penitentiary, but was granted a
new trial, and the second trial resulted in
a similar verdict, but he was given one
year less In the penitentiary. The court
granted a suspension for thirty davs
pending an appeal by his counsel To the
Court OF Appeals for a new trial.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
TRANSFER OF 6,24O ACRES.
Pennsylvania syndicate Secures Possess
sion of West Virginia Coal Lands.

Special to The Washington Post
Wheeling, w. Va, Dec 1s-The final
steps in the big coal land deal, which has
been under way in this county for four
months, were taken to-day when deeds
were recorded conveying $40 acres of
land, in thirty-five separate but con-
tiguous pieces, to William Dunlap, who
acts for a syndicate of Pennsylvanians.
with headquarters at Uniontown. The
aggregate payments amount to SIS, ,953
j. V. Thompson, of Uniontown, is the
principal owner Of the syndicate.
AT Bellaire to-day a conference was
held between promoters representing Gin
cinnau and Cleveland interests and rep.
resentatives of Belmont County coal land
owners, looking TO the transfer of 1900
acres of coal land in that county. The
isfactorily.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
SHOT WAITER WHO WAS SLOW.
Brutal Murder of n Cripple by a Drunken
Railroad Contractor.

WaaITNEIlH
Keyser, w. Va, Dec. 2S.-At II o'clock
last at Elkins Charles W. Fawcett,
waiter in a restaurant. was shot and kill
ed by a man named Vest, railroad con-
tractor and boss at the tunnel near that
town. Vest came into the restaurant
drunk and ordered something TO eat, COM
manding Fawcett to hurry. Fawcett. who
is badly crippled did not move fast enough
to suit Vest. who pulled a revolver and
shot him through the left side.
After the shooting Vest, turning toward
the crowd which filed the restaurant.
Said: Il will kill any man who attempts
to arrest me, and will die before / will be
taken" Then he cOolly walked out. Faw-
cett was taken TO Baltimore this afternoon
IN a dying condition. Vest was captured
to-day, after stiff resistance
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
A.phy sIa.ed by R.ea pIss Gas.

spsflAi 70 fhs haSainztol Post.
Richmond. Va. Dec 2s.-sldney l.. Bot
ugheimer. popular young man OF nine
teen. son OF Philip Bcttlghelmer. was
Esphyxiated IN his room on Governor
street to-day His death Was due TO the
escape Of gas through numerous leaks
In the pipe feeding a gas stove. The
young man was walked up at II O'Clock,
and, after lighting his steve. Teclined On
the bed and fell asleep again. When his
father went 10 the room four hours later
the son was apparently asleep. hut the
little room was ful. OF gas and the young
man was dead
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
"aiehman'. Narrow Escape from Death.

heysef' W. Va, Dec. z2-An early
morning hre at Petersburg. Grant coun-
W destroyed the offices Of the Brighton
tsnnery and came near resulting fatally
20 John Ainshall. the night watchman.
AlinshalFs first knowledge that there was
hre In the building came from falling
Goals. lie thought the ceiling was simply
on hre around the fiue hole and began
throwing water from below. when sud-
denly and without warning the roof and
ceiling fell upon him, burying him be-
meath a mass Of coalS and fame. He was
rescued by citizens who rushed 10 the
scene Of the fire just in time to throw
water upon Minshall and prevent his be-
Ing burned 10 death. His two faithful
sumed IN the fire
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Norfolk Marke, Gated h, FIR.

s'ss-a. 10 The Washington Post
'oF!oik' Va, Dec. 23.-Fire which start
~, ,i''s afternoon in the grocery Of Cor.
~ d Cartwright, in the Baltimore Mar
kltted the market. causing a loss
ir''Ealed al 5000. Several firemen were
~.strdi but none seriously.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
SWEEPING CHARTER GRANTED.
National Coke and CeaI Company. with
si.00o.090 Ca pi.ai. Incorporated.

speeisi 20 The WAshirEtan Pest.
Richmond, Va, Dec. g.-A charter with
sweeping privileges has been granted here
to the National Coke and Coal Company.
which proposes TO do business in Vt-,slia.
The authorized capital IS 81 0Do0c1 Ths-
charter allows the manufacture. pur. aase.
use or sale OF coal and coke and all prod
ucis composed in whole or in part oi coke
or coal In combination. and 10 nanulac-
ture all machinery, apparatus, and FIX
lures relating in any manner 10 the pro-
duction and use Of coal and coke 20 carry
on the business OF miners. engineers. col
fery propriet0rs and coke manufacturers.
and to mine and sell coal and other min.
erals and substances.
The charter allows the company to own
land not to exceed I00.0o0 acres. The prin-
cipal offices are 10 be maintained in this
city, and officers for the irst year are as
follows: President. Cortland Belts. If
Morristown. y. j.; vice president. Carl A.
Mead. OF New York City: secretary and
treasurer, Frederic n. Gilbert, OF New
York
These gentlemen. with Arthur Starke
and John G.. SAKE. OF New York City, con-
stitute the board o. directors.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
CHIEF or POLICE REMOVED.
Climax Of Three Weeks Investiga tion
Urged b. Mayor aud Pastor.

oDeCIaI Wa81IHFT1H F06f.
Newport News, Va. Dec. 19-The police
beard tonight decided to discharge Chief
of Police $. J. Howard for violating sec
ton IS Of the regulations, which, in brief,
is neglect Of duty.
This is the climax Of an investigation
lasting over three weeks and instigated
by Mayor Il. A. Moss and Rev. r. H. Hill,
president of the Law and order League
An appeal will be taken TO Corporation
Court under a special act passed by the
last legislature.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
ACQUITTAL IN OYSTER CASE.
Commonwealth Will Take Up Each OF
Other Cases Separately.

Special to The Washington Post
Suffolk, Va, Dec. 20-Concluding a
seven-days trial for oyster piracy, Claude
Tennis was to-day acquitted by Jury
in Isle Of Wight County Court. Tennis
was one of ffty-seven oystermen accused
OF working or grounds of Armstrong
Pratt & Bloxom. After considerable feel
ing had developed the oystermen were
fined IS each and costs. and then appealed
to the county court. The associates of
Tennis were bailed for appearance at a
subsequent term.
The Commonwealth announces its inten-
ton OF taking up the cases one by one
till there shall be a conviction
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
TO STOP JEERs OF UNION MEN.
Glass Company Seeks Injunction TO Protect
Its NOB-union Workers.

Special tn The Washington Post.
Wheeling, w. Va. Dec. H.-Judge Her
vey, here to-day, issued a temporary in
junction restraining members of the
American Flint Glass Workers Union
and other from jeering and using humil-
iating language toward the n0n-unlon en-
ployes of the Eagle Glass Company, AT
Wellsburg.
that the nitrOglycerine which recently ex-
ploded among a crowd Of young men and
boys at Wellsburg with such deadly eff
feet was intended to blow up the Eagle
Glass Works, although the connection Is
not well sustained. The glass workers
have secured the best legal talent to tight
the Injunction.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Rleur Mills and Contents Burned.
spselsl . rhs w..hInrtan 20

Lexington, Va, Dec. z3.-The Bunker
Hill Touring mills. situated near the
mouth OF Buffalo Greek, about eight miles
from here, have been burned. With their
contents. About 30 bushels OF whea,
besides stored corn. was also burned The
loss was about S.5o0. as Si.O00 In improve
ments had recently been made an fhs
property. insurance, N,ga.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
TWO kILLED AT A FIRE.
""S oman Jumped from Window and
House Fell ON Another.

'DeoIal 70 The Washington Post
treae7Chaburg, Va, Dec I9-News was
,'.''u mere to-day Of the burning of Mr.
Jessie ID. CarneaTs residence in Caroline
.-i''s, al an early hour yesterday morn
MISS Fannie Carter, and Mr.. Car
's1i second daughter, aged fourteen,
-'a' 'heH hves. The former jumped from
Z window and the house fen in ON the
Carter. io' MISS
Lhr other members Of the family barely
-,ahed. No insurance on house or cor
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
BE Dealin CaaII.nna

Fairmont. w. Va. Dec -Zs-The largest
coal deal ever made In Harrison County
VIII De closed IN a few days. The ter
ritory comprises lZ.00 acres. or nineteen
square miles, lying around Salem. The
PURCHASERS are James e. Brown. Of Tn
iontown. and Alfred j. Cochran. OF Dsv-
son. who will Pay $4,000 for The sntlre
tract,
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Plan. 90: War Vessel. Not Lost.

! sp@0laI 70 Ihe WafllnRt0n F0sf.
Norfolk, Va. Dec. B-As the result OF
the fire that occurred al the navy yard a
week ago. A hundred men viii be tempo
rsriiy suspended Monday. man has been
sent TO New YORK 10 replace draughts-
mans tools destroyed About 900 of The
plans supposed 10 have been destroyed
have been recovered from the ruins Of
Duleihs 81 Some OF the plans can be OF
service. Nearly all Of the plans az tbe
battle-ship Texas cruiser Raleigh. and
monitor Amplitude were recnversd
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
TEN YEARS FOR MURDERER.
court scores Jury for Verdict i'm the Case
of George Politz.


huntington. w. Va, Dec. 19.-George
Poiitz, who six months ago murdered his
business partner, Peter Stantos, buried
the body In the cellar, and continued bus
iness. alleging that he had purchased his
partners interest and that the latter had
returned to Europe, was to-day sentenced
TO ten years in the State penitentiary.
The verdict Of the jury was for second
desfec murder, with recommendation to
mercy. In imposing sentence, Judge Nc
Glnnis took occasion 10 score the Jury In
vigorous terms for the finding of SO mild
verdict. Other sentences imposed were
Wilson Price and Charles Hider, seven
years each for burglary.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Killed by a Faiilng Tree.

tIFrtIAI % Itt " kslIuktUH Fu1ts
Petersburg. Va. Dec. 8--Nat Mingea, A
widely known citizen OF Dinwiddie County,
was killed yesterday afternoon near his
home. He was engaged IN cutting down a
sree. which. in falling. lodged against an
olher tree. Mingea attempted TO dls!odge
the tree he had felled. While thus en-
gagged his feet slipped from under him ard
he fell 10 the ground The tree fell on him
and crushed him TO deEIh: He Is survived
by widow and four children,
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Celii-ioa at Norfolk Navy Yard.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. z3.-The naval t,o
Hercules eoilided with the collier South
Grey al the navy yard Saturday. Tho
eollier's bogsprit and the tugs funnel
and whistle pipe were carried away The
tug Is disabled The Hercules al the time
OF the accident was backing out into m
stream She was caught by the stroua
ebb tide, which carried her against the
collier.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Business Block burned At Portsmouth.

Norfolk, Va, Dee. Z3.-Fire started in
the Seaboard block. on Crawford street,
in Portsmouth. at o'clock this morning.
The wholesale grocery OF Brinkley & Ar
mentrout and the New York Racket store
were destroyed. The fiTemen confined the
flames 10 the building in which they orig
mated. The loss is $1,000 The origin OF
the fire is believed 10 have been incen-
diary. as firebugs have Of late been ex-
tensiyely operating In Portsmouth
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
GUNS To KEEP OUT SMALLPOX.
"uardsmen 90 Prevent Entrance of Sixty
Negroes into Clark sburg.

tpecIA @ The Washington Post
NiarkSDurg, W. Va, Dec. 2l.-A report
reached this city this evening that sixty
negroes who have been exposed TO small
PoA had LETT Wallace on the Short Line
halifoad Tor Ciarksburg. A conference
was held between Or. Fleming Howell and
Ut NJ. j. Bartlett. the city and county
health officers. They decided To resist
Ine entry OF the negroes 10 the city.
Accordingly. the local company of the
Nalionai Guard was called QUE and so sta
uonel that they could command roads
INTO the city. All colored men will be held
up until they can give a good account Of
aIhicted. 'Ss l" DC not