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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12

could the gentleman with the gold
collar be persuaded to explain how
blessed his people had been under the
benign rule Of SPAIN says our aero
batic contemporary. lit is easy to see
that the country would be swept by the
Democratic candidate" The gentleman
who wears the gold collar is generally
conceded TO be a goldbug; he is also
an advocate OF imperialism and con-
quest such as has distinguished Spain
for centuries; he believes in continu-
zig the work of subjugation and exter-
minatian where Spain left off; he de-
nouncas as TRAITORS all who refuse
10 believe the libels Spain circulated
concerning her rebellious coloniets and
subjects. The gentleman with a gold
collar used TO call Aguinaldo "a Sec
ond George Washington" before Hanna
mt that collar on him. he used to say
that The cause of the Filipinos is
Infinitely higher than that in which our
revolutionary forefathers engaged be-
tween l775 and 1888" He used to say
that the Tagais were our allies in the
war with Spain ard deserved to be re-
cognized and treated as such. He used
10 admit that the Filipinos are as much
entitled TO their independence as the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12
ADJUSTMENTS.

Tonight Ward & vokes open their en-
gaGement at the Salt Lake theatre in
their new burlesque entitled 1.-THE Floor
walkers
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12

At the Grand tonight. The Real
Widow Brown" viii be presented for the
first time in Salt Lake, with Blanche
Aldrach in the leading part.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12

Kansas City Star: The principal OBJ
lection to Admiral Dewey's candidacy an
pears TO be that Mrs. Dewey is not want
ed as president.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12

Leadville Herald-Democrat: With Dew
ey IL was not a case of mother-ir-iaw.
but too much brother-in-law.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12

Jacksonville Times-Union: The hand
that rocks the cradle of a mans ambition
can be plainly seen in Deweys sudden
candidacy for the presidency.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12

Sacramento Bee: If the plan 20 put
Dewey forth is a scheme TO knock out
Bryan. 1t viii fail miserably. It has SO
far succeeded only in making Dewey
ridiculous.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12
MARSHALL ANNIVERSARY.

On the Attn Of next February the CEN
tennial anniversary of the Installation
of Chief Justice John Marshall will be
celebrated by members of every as
ISOLATION of lawyers in the United
States. The committee selected by the
American Bar association some time
ago TO make arrangements for the
commemoration of MarshalPs name
and fame, reported the other day by
issuing a circular in which occurs the
following: 1T is proposed that COM
memoration services be held at the
national capital, under the direction
OF the supreme court of the United
States, with the aid and support Of
the coordinate branches of the gov
ernment. It is also expected that the
day will be properly observed on the
part of ell state and national courts
by the cessation OF judicial business,
and that all state, city and county bar
associations participate in proper ex-
ercises in such manner as to them shall
seem most appropriate. Similar cere-
monies are recommended to be held in
all American colleges, law schools and
public schools, to the end that the
youth of our country may be made
more fully acquainted with Marshan's
noble life and distinguished services
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12

Houston Post: Admiral Dewey is a very
commonplace man, in some respects. af-
ter all. There are 100000 American citi-
zens Just like himself-would accept the
presidency if rendered them!
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BY MAURICE FRANCIS EGAN
IL D.
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THE AUTHOR OF
DON QULXoTE.

K V.-CERVANTES AND THE COL
DEN AGE OF SPANISH LITER
AZURE.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12

Denver News: It now transDires that
the bee in Dewey's bonnet is branded on
the back with d. He has always been
a Democrat but has never voted. The
admiral uses the title in its academic
sense.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12

st. Louis Globe-Demoerat: The admiral
has spent so much Of his life upon ships
that ne brings into the whirl of politics
and the deep current Of social ambitions
a sort OF innocence that excites the sym
pathy of kind hearts and also exposes
him to the Miles Of evil natures.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-12

OFFICE. THE HERALD block, corner
West Temple and First South streets,
Salt Lake City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
The Associated Press OF Illinois, de-

vs. The Associated Press of Illinois, de-
Gliding the case unanimously in favor OF
the Associated Press
The Star Company was engaged in pub
listing an evening newspaper IN st. Louis.
known as The Star. and it brought SUIT
Tor a writ of mandamus to require the
Associated Press to serve 1t with the
evening news report on the same terms
to Which the news is being rendered 20
The Post Dispatch. which was a mem
Der of the Associated Press. The Star
Company claimed that il was not able 70
secure from any source as satisfactory
Il news service as was furnished by the
Associated Press, and that the agreement
of the Associated Press with the COM
pany publishing TIE Post Dispatch not
to furnish the evening report to any other
paper was Illegal and in violation OF the
antitrust laws Of the United States, OF
the State of Illinois, and OF the State OF
Missouri.
The Associated Press answered that
while it was n form a corporation, it
was essentially a cooperative society,
based upon an agreement between It's
members to gather ard furnish news to
one another; that it was not engaged in
news gathering as a commercial -entef-
price and that it carried it's business
without any effort at protit-makipg. 1t
denied that it's so-called exclusive con-
tracts were in violation of the Jaws, either
OF the United States. of the State of lii
nois. or the State IF Missouri.
The opinion sustatns the Associated
Press at every point. It holds that the
Associated Press is not a monopoly and
that 1t does not violate the antitrust
laws OF the State of Missouri Further
than this it could not so. holding that the
antitrust laws OF the State OF Illinois
were outside of that State. and that the
antitrust law Of the United States was TO
be construed by and enforced IN the
courts of the Tilted States
The suit has been pending for long
time, having been brought in December.
1897. The Star Company took the testi-
mony OF Melville E. Stone, William LAT
fan. and other newspaper men. and men
familiar with the business of news gath
ering, and the case was tried entirely
on the testimony taken by 1t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
VIRGINIA TREES.
They ARE Described by n Pupil of ths
Deaf. Dumb ann Blind Institutions.

The Goodson Gazette, published at the
Deaf, Dumb and Bind institution a. Staun-
ton. under the edtorship of the beloved
Professor GuiIforf D. Euritt. IS a SPLEEN
did paper of it's class. and IS wisely and
well conducted.
Each issue has pupils department.
edited by different student. and the com
tributions5 to this department are often
unique and striking essays.
In the last issue f. A. Eiankenshis
gives an essay on Virginia Trees that
shows he has q valuable knowledge OF
the subject.
Virginia produces many beautiful trees
which many of the people in the citief
have not seen. but the -ountry people
have seen great many of them. such
as the pine, oak. dogwood. chestnut, wal
nut locust, hickory and many beautiful
fruit trees. such as the apple, u ach
pear cherry and other various kinds OF
trees. whose names we DO rot know.
"The most valuable trees in 1'.rginia
are the pine. oak, walnut. poplar and
locust The dogwood .rees the hardest
and they can hardly be split. The w1la
nut trees are often hard 4or person to
spit. but others can he split easily. The
oak and hickory are the 3.st ior making
furniture and wagons
The cedar and, holly are used far Christ
mas t-aes. Thpe cedar mas blue berries. ard
the holly red berries, The people in most
parts use the cedar trees Tor Christmas
trees and they always took tes it' ful when
thev are full of candles and presents.
The trees are OF great use to the
farmers, because hey attra ct TIE rain
-cr, ne clouds. and obey also furnish
shade
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
IRREGULAR GAME LAW.
Much Complaint Has Arisen. and u
Kennedy Is Much Desired.

The country press is saying a good deal
on the subject of game laws and tho
necessity of a uniform law In order to en-
rural editors have suggested TINT the mat
ter be made a special measure before tho
extra session of the Legislature. On tho
lines between two counties where tho
dates differ. the huntsmen pay no atten-
ton to either.
The Manchester News Item covers the
ground quite well in the following:
For the past month or more sportsmen
all over the country have been enjoying
the hunting season more than ever before.
Especially in Virginia have the woods
been full OF dogs and shotsu1s.
The weather IN this section has been
ideal for the pursuit of game. and only
the penalties imposed by the law upon
unlawful hunters Will put end to the
sport
In Virginia the seasons for shooting.
game are different in nearly every county.
The open season for cartridges in this
county and in -tlbemarie began on No
rember Ist and ends tomorrow Decem-
Der 18th: thus sportsmen are given forty
five day. in which to shoot that bird. The
season for shooting rabbits or hares
which began at the same time the par
fridge season. remains open in Frederick.
Essex and King William counties until
February 1st. The time for shooting
woodcocll extends from July list TO Feb
ruary LIST. In mis- county and Shenandoah
it is permissible to shoot wild turkeys
from November 1st TO January fst.
These different seasons in the various
counties are exceedingly annoying at
times and the advisability as we'll as the
desirability OF having uniform laws re-
speeding the seasons is being urged upon
the Legislature by the League of Ameri-z
can SportSmen- 1t is claimed that the diff
ference of the seasons in adjoining coun-
ties prevents the execution of the laws
for game protection to grent extent. and
IS therefore detrimental to the aims OF
our protection laws.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
corroS-sUED OIL MARKET.

NEW YORK, Dec 1s,-COTTON,sEED,o
OIT-Showed further depression tn.o Hiat
a. efforts of traders to unload producl
f fae v ei1E there is little demand. Prime
crude barrels, 2712c.; prime summer . Sei.
low. 29lla3oc.; off summer yellow. .'e i
prime white, 34G35c.; prime winter Se'-
low ,61hG37c Prime meal. S2o
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
TOBACCO MARK EFT
Richmond Va Dec

tNlCll1IiVI1u' v <''' ieS. Rc tow
Private sales to-day We're as follows:
Wrappers, 1 hogsheads; filters, II hogs
heads.
The tobacco inspector reports light sam
ping to-day.
Loose sales We're as follows: Stonewall
Warehouse. light: Shockoe Warehouse,
1865 pounds; Shelburne Warehouse o.
44J pounds-highest price, SIS; Cren-
shaw's Warehouse, 2a6I5 pounds-highcst
price. S11.
arehouses report hogsheads received
and IL hogsheads delivered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. Dec. 1s,-It was corn trst
and the other grain and provision markets
nowhere today. December corn. unu ,.r
active Bidding by shorts. was forced up
another cent and half. While Jailusi a.,
shorts also showed nervousness, that OPP
ion dosing at an advance of sc Decem-
her closed unchanged. Wheat was weaK ;
enaS bv favorable Argentine crop condi,
tions and a large expectation surplus, aa,'
declined &c. Oats closed a sf1aos ms
Provisions declined 2Ia4l12c
nv, ,.,d;,y iu1ures ranged as follows:
iiio Omen High Low. Close
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19

BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE. Dec. lS-Seaboard com
mon 1oasMl0%.: Seaboard preferred. 2SSs6
.S2.: bonds, As, 1914.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE
PEANUT MARKETS

NORFOLK. VA, Dec. 1S.-PEANUTS-
Fair, 2Ac: strictly prime 2I2c-; prime,
OIc. Spanish, soc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
i.h p..,utI du>tri...
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

HIGH POINT. n. c.. Dec. 1s.-The
WEIGH Manufacturing Company. with a
capita OF s225.91V. has been organized to
manufacture furniture w. p. Pickett.
president: J W. Harris, secretary
NJ J. Wrern is building another factory
in connection with the High Point Furni-
ru-e Company. Mr.. Wrenn also purchased
two lots On the burnt district this past
week
j. H Tate will soon begin his mann
moth furniture factory. Mr.. Tate is the
original furniture manufacturer
J. FL Tate sold his farm near town re-
Gently fer 5000
The water works contract will be let
soon.
The electric car line from, Winston-Sa-
lem vii extend ITS ifr.e to this city early
,ext summer. The directors haze 50 dectc-
ed. and work VIII be begun as soon as ar
rangeuents can DE made
The High Point shirt factory Is prepar-
ing to build = large factory on a lot re-
ceatly bought.
George j. Gould is here on his annua!
hunt. str. Gould has kennels near here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
CHEROKEE INDIANS.
Information About Those
of Nnrti, Carolina
(Special Dispatch to The Times.)

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. H-Es-
telle Reel, superintendent OF the Indian
Government Schools, III her annual report
on the condition of the schools throughout
the country, makes some interesting com
ments on the Eastern Cherokees. of North
Carolina. She says:
These Indians own land between the
Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains OF North
Carolina, and their territory, situated
more than 1000 feet above the sea Level,
has an invigcrating climate. fine forests.
and rs we'll watered. Farming Is carried
on to some extent, and crops OF corn
grain ard garden vegetables are raised
and apples and peaches are plentiful lie
necessity for rotation OF crops and fer
tilizins is felt here, and there Is much
land that should be under cultivation
..Tbeze Indians receive no annuitles
either in rations or clothing. and are en-
trey seif-supporting- the Gherokees nave
written language. theIraiphaoet contain
ing many characters borrowed from our
own. They are Industrious and are Skill
fuI with their hands, making baskets ana
uttery ard doing wood carving II d iac-
tory for the manufacture OF wooden ar
s.c!es could be established here, much good
would result, as the country has an aotu-
dance. of water and material. Encourage
ment should be given to the mikiIs eL
native pottery; the weaving OF WHO" oas.
kets and the manufacture OF cane-seateo
chairs could also be made a source OF
profit
bright children, out there is d lack g Ia
cti:ties for the teaching Industrial worS-
,3ecially the trades. The need of another
day school is greatly fe.t. IN oraer mas
the small. children may be fitted each yea
for ATTENDANCE at boarding schooi-
where more advanced training can De siH
en- them.
This Indian school has made an excel
lent display OF such work as IS done o.
the pupils the need.ework oy sae girls
being exceptionally coed
"A compulsory education law is greatly
needed here.
combined receipts and ex end lures OF
the Government for the LIST hzea! year
shows the following collections arising
from customs:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
Steel and Copper-Plate
Engraving and
Die-Siuking Department

:
we ask further continuance OF your favors.
We DO not state that we are the cheapest
Ia our line Of business, but we claim TO be
the BEST south Of Philadelphia In
spection of the list of our patrons proves
this to BE- true.
We do all the work 10 our own establish
ment. We charge a reasonable price for
engraving, paper and printing of
WEDDING INVITATIONS
COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
VISITING CARDS
ENCLOSING ON SOCIETY
PAPER, ETC.
and guarantee entire satisfaction to any and
every customer.
We desire your patronage.
Yours truly,
IN. JONES & SON.
6-8-1o N. Eighth Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19

Homemade Alince Meat and Fruit Cake.
Florida Oranges ard Grapes. Fruit and
Malaga Grapes. Imported and Domestic
Crackers In snail boxes
n. L CHRISTIAN 6 CO.
CHRISTMAS TREE HoIDERSSo, ~
East Main Street. 1890
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
lii the Coat Department,

Jacket Fr made and extra finely finished regular price
Box of Atwood C.eviot CASTOR hahtng back o
satin lined throughout regular price
English ghtng box 'front.' hand
colors and all price
s1oOo
To arrive, Box of fine Key for ladies and muses. new matt
eb,nsd back sleeves and fully regular price $1,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19

MONEY AND EXCHANGE.-Monev
call steady at 4io per cent: last loan at
Z, per cent; prime mercantile paper. 4ai@
80 per cent. Sterling exchange firmer,
81. S4a. for demand and at S4.S0la for sixty
DAYS: posted rates. SASH. and S4.S5G
4S515: commercial bills. 81 .73a4 al. SOL.
Silver certificates. 64Ge'; bar silver. "a;
MEXICAN dollars, SOL. Government bonds
irregular: State bonds inactive, railroad
bonds steady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
% CIR friends and
tito Public. >.

Thankful 70, the hearty support ~ +
has been extended to rs since we have estaN
Eshed Off
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
In Our Suit Department.

We Suits Of different lines where The sizes are ANY
as DICK style but Price Tar Tess
$3.50 to SOoo can H
os better grades averaged at M
rates wish make gift q" elaborate "ce ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19

- = l 3&<lN IL
es opened steady. with
ntS lower. and followed
e during the balance of
selling fairly active for
by parties who pur-
pie in Brazil. Foreign
decidedly unfaovrable.
; larger than expected
was slack. The close
prices . to 10 points
3.T50 bags, INCLUDING
!: May: $o.i5G5.S0. Spot
No. I iroice. 7c. nom
Cordova. 9E@l3Ac.
hanse will be closed De-
steady: fair refining,
96 degrees test, 4asc.:
&c. Refined steady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-19
NAVAL STORES.

ruaRIEsTON, S. c.. Dec: 1s--TuR-
PENTINE-Marke firm at "tc.
-rDSlN-Firm ana unchanged.
The sun., 1900-12-19
No More Free for All Hunts,

West Chester, Pa, Dec. Is. The Ches-
ter Valley Hunt is making things lively
down about Berwyn this season and has
enjoyed number of fine chases. 1t is
not likely that any more big hunts, free
to all, will be given from the Mathcr
Kennels this season on account of the
action Of a number Of West Chester
youths about the recent chase. Mr..
Mather will more than likely, issue invita-
tions to all whom he may desire to be
present lit his hunts, and the men who
engaged in the trouble after the hunt
last week will not receive cards.
The O'Brien Hunt, of Green Hill, has
not yet announced the date of its bag
hunt, which is expected to be quite a
feature of the season.
The sun., 1900-12-19
WITHDREW APPLICATION.
City Railway Co, Now Desires to
Double Track Eighth Street
Ernln Mnnrne To Washi nntnn


From Monroe to Washington.
At the meeting of the Street and Sewer
Directors yesterday, letar was re-
ceived from the Wilmington City Rail-
way Company announcing that it de-
sired to withdraw its application for
permission to build an extension up
Monroe street from Eighth to Ninth,
along Ninth to Washington, to Delaware
avenue, and substituting the double
tracking of Eighth street from Monroe
to Washington and line up Washing
ton from Z ghth to Delaware avenue.
1t renewed it's application to build line
along Eleventh street from Church to
Walnut, to Fourteenth, to Washington.
Action was deferred.
President Isenminger OF the Bavarian
Brewing Company, asked for a sewer
extension at Fifth and Dupont streets.
The matter was referred to Engineer
Hatton. Action was deferred on petit
tion to have Madison str3et repaved
from Ninth to Delaware avenue, A let
ter was received from the Pusey 4 Jones
Company calling attention TO the fact
that it is compelled to move bar com
posed partly Of city sewage, at Lombard
sire It dock, and asking the city to bear
part OF the cost. The matter was refer
red to Engineer Hatton.
The Wilmington City Electric Com
pany was granted permission to erect
poles at Ninth and franklin streets and
on Ninth near Franklin. Street Com
missioner Pierson was instructed to
make repairs to the spring on Fourth
street near Monroe. As next Tuesday
will be Christmas, the board will hold
its next meeting on Monday morning.
The sun., 1900-12-19

For Robes, Blankets, Trunks and
Harness go to Yerger, II Il. Third Gtreet
The sun., 1900-12-19
A Handsome Present.

Dover, Dec. 1S.--Wesley Cbu,cb has
presented Mrs. p. L. Jones with china
closet, in recognition of her 20 years ser
vice as choir leader. Wesley Church
will distribute Christmas donation 4 to
the poor next Friday night. ! Extra SER
vices conducted by the Rev. H. G. Scud-
day OF Texas, will begin in Wesley
Church December 80. The recent extra
services resulted in fourteen acce,sions
to the church.
The sun., 1900-12-19
Three Companies Chartered.

Dover, Dec. 1S.-The following com.
panies filed their certificates Of incorpor.
alton here today; The Clarke Electrode
Co. of Wilkesbarre, Pa, to manufacture
and sell alectric apparatus; capital stock
100000. The S,okes Bros. Go. of Phila-
delphia, to deal in lumber; capital stock,
100000, The National Trading Co.. Of
Wilmington, to act as agent or trustee;
capital stock $4,000.
The sun., 1900-12-19
,lrtnging sick soldiers Homo.

San francisco, Dec. Is. Within few
bays more thanl, 000 sick soldiers will be
their way home from the Philippines.
Grant and Sherman are now en-
Z with $50 men, and the Sheridan is
luled to leave ON DEG. % with 800
This rush will tax the general
tal at The Preside to its utmost ca.
'pacity. The eonvalescents will be mus
tered out as soon US possible after they
arrive, aud il the SGT available beds at
Z the hospital become overcrowded a tented
annex will be built to accommodate the
overflow
The sun., 1900-12-19
Millard f. Davis.
IN BUYING A WATCH
The Adams Tax Law,

Assessors Mccoy, Hanna, Hoffecker,
Kennedy and Bayley are sending out
banks to holders Of investments subject
to the Adams tax. ] 1hese blanks should
be filled out with items showing the tax
able property and returned by the end
OF the month, but the TACT that the status
OF the Adams tax law is still uncertain
probably makes persons careless about
returns. The constitutionality of the
law is involved in a case in the Superior
Court.
The sun., 1900-12-19
ye,v f,entury na,Iv ~ cbicamo.

Chicago, Dec. 49, The Record says:
Five hundred Chicago ministers will
usher in the twentieth century with a
grand Christian rally. Clergymen of all
denominations will assemble in the Meth
odist block, Clark and Washington
streets, on the morning of Jan. and
will devote the entire day to the discus
sion Of religious progression during the
Mneteenth century.
The sun., 1900-12-19
Costly Fire at Providence.

Providence, Dee Is. Willsesbarre
pier, at East Providence, the property of
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford Railluad company, has been burned,
and 2.o00 tons Of coal were destroyed,
causing a loss Of $200,000 John Shea,
the night Waterman, discovered the fire,
nj he was delayed in giving the alarm
I'VE vain attempt to sound it from the
company's private box, which he found
f to be out Of order.
The sun., 1900-12-19
coloneI Brady,s Successor.

Washington. Dec. 1s.-At the cabinet
Deting it was announced that Captain
Asa Rodgers Of Petersburg, Va, would
he appointed collector Of internal rev
enue to succeed the late Colonel James
Brady Nothing of Importance trans
pired at the meeting, both Secretaries
Hay and Root reporting that they had
nothing to communicate.