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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
THE MAINE SAILS FOR CAPE TOWN

LADY RANDOLPH TELLS OF THE USEFUL
NESS OF THE HOSPITAL. SHIP
Durham, Feb. S.-The American hospital ship
Maine, filed with wounded soldiers has started
from here for Cape Town.
London, Feb S-Lady Randolph Churchill has
cabled to the Maine Hospital Ship Committee as
follows:
Durham, Feb. S.-One hundred and forty pa
tients now on board the Maine mostly Dub
lin Fusiliers, Hussars, West Yorks and Lancers.
There are sixty-nine wounded. mostly from CO.
lenso and Spion Kop, including stretcher bearers
and members of the Army Medical Corps There
are many cases of rheumatism and fever. Ex-
pecting additions to-day. Owing to the excel
lence of the ship. the authorities are giving us
many cot cases. The staff is hard at work and
everything is satisfactory.
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CANADIANS REACH ST. VINCENT.

ST. Vincent. Cape Verd Islands, Feb S-The
Allan Line steamer Pomeranian. Captain Fair
full, bound for South Africa with Canadian
troops on board, passed here to-day. She left
Halifax on January 81.
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MORE MULES FOR THE BRITISH

New-orleans. Feb. s.-The British steamer Ma
gician Captain Wood cleared to-day for Cape
Town. Africa with 1000 mules for the British Gov
eminent and large lot OF foodstufs.
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WARCLOUD OYER NICARAGUA.

zELAYA PREPARING TO RESIST PRESSURE
FROM NORWAY.
Kingston, Jamaica, Feb. S.-According TO mail
advices from BIuef1elds received to-day popu-
lar excitement in Nicaragua is increasing in
consequence OF the urgency of Norway in de-
handing a settlement of the claims growing out
of the alleged treatment of Norwegians by the
Nicaraguan Government during the Reyes re-
bellion last spring.
1t Is believed that President Zelaya intends
to resist the payment of indemnity, and that he
is occupying strategic points along the coast
with Nicaraguan troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WHEAT HARVEST.

Adelaide, South Australia, Feb. s-The wheat har-
vest of South Australia is estimated 10 average six
bushsl: an acre. issvins an exportable surpius of
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STOLEN BASKSoTES RETURNED.
REMAINDER OF THE LARGE sum TAKEN FROM
PARIS BANK SENT BACK

London. Feb. s.--The sum Of $1,000 the oaIanc,
of $4,000 stolen from PARIS Bank year ago. has
been mysteriously returned. The notes were found
this morning inclosed In customers passbook
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
BULLER'S TASK HEAVY ONE.
BoER ARMY HOLDS STRONG POSITIONS IN
FRONT OF HIM

BOER ARMY HOLDS STRONG POSITIONS IN
FRONT OF HIM
London, Feb. 9-An the messages from the OBJ
servers with General Butler throw in phrase or
two about the strength of the Boer positions
and the difficulties of General Buffers work >"
but they do not carry events beyond Tuesday
evening.
Their last slender narratives leave the British
advance or Vaal Krantz, in the centre of semi
circle, where the troops exposed to the Boer
artillery both sides and in the centre
The fighting continued until o'clock on Tues
day evening, and almost without doubt con-
tinued on Wednesday, as the Beers would GER
tainly not leave this wedge into their lines I'M
molested. 1t is also inferred that General Butler
must either continue his advance or retire.
The heaviest fighting appears to have been on
Tuesday. General Buffers 233 casualties are
mentioned having occurred before Tuesday
noon. Large lists consequently expected
for the rest of the day. The casualties already
reported bring the total British losses to 1924.
killed, wounded and captured.
The disposition here is rather to minimize the
Importance of the fighting in Natal and to sug-
gest that this is only an incident, anyway, plac-
ing hope upon expected decisive engagements in
Northern Cape Colony and upon the invasion OF
the Free State by Lord Roberts. At all events.
this is the official view.
The public does not like these new waits and
there is sharp anxiety for further news
In Cape Colony General Macdonald has had a
skirmish with thousand Beers at Koodoosberg.
This was on Monday. The Beers have been
taking the offensive against General French near
Rensburg, well against General Gatacre in
the Stormberg hills
BRITISH CASUALTIES ON THE TUGELA.
London, Feb. S.-General Butler has cabled to
the War Office that the approximate British
casualties in the fighting the Tugela up to
noon on Tuesday officers, killed and Is
wounded; on-commissioned officers and men,
PIG killed and wounded.
The officers killed were Major Johnson Smyth
and Lieutenant Shafto. both of the Durham
Light Infantry.
The officers wounded include Colonel Fitz-
gerald, of the Durham Light Infantry; Colonel
A j. Montgomery, of the Royal Artillery, and
Lieutenant Sir T. A. A Cunninghame Of the
Rife Brigade.
NATIVES FIGHTING WITH THE BOERS.
London, Feb. S-A dispatch to 1.-THE London
Times from Spearman's Camp says that when
the Durhams reached the top of Vaal Krantz
over fifty of the enemy who were still de-
Tending the position fed" and more than half
of these were armed natives"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
REACTION ORDERED IN cBIy4
ur!rRA-eoSsERvATIvE COURSE OF THE pow,a-.
EMPRESS

Pekng. Feb. S.-The Dowager Empress Of Chr.
IL Is asserted appears to be determined 10 rslan.
INTO the ancient conservatism. She issued 49,
day an edict commanding a return to the "a.
manner Of study. c ,ordinZ to the teaching. =,
Conrucius. for examinations for offcial ranL
ana orders the abolition OF the study OF the 'ns4
uePtaved and erroneous subjects u the Wsste-n
scEools. threatening with punishment the tearh
ers OF such subjects. The closing OF the e.
university at Picking Is expected follow speedily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-09
SIR EDMUND J. MoNsoN AT SAN RENO

San Reno, Italy. Feb. S.-Sir Edmund J. Mon
son, British Ambassador to France. arrived here
this evening.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
AT TTE TnE ATER.
nrnuniE Compnny's Engagement
AuapiciousIy Opened.

AuApiciousty Opened.
The Braunig Dramatic Company opened
lbs engagement very nuspiciously last
night to large audience. credit l,or-
raine Lillian Lewis great play. was the
bin. and % was strongly put on.
Miss Louise Mitchell Is especially suited
to parts requiring feeling and emotion.
mi she played tho role OF the Countess
capably Miss Mitchell Is versatile act
ress. and g. far above tae average Of lead
ing women with repertoire shows She is
hand some, as well, and has STYLE and
manner that is very pleasing.
There are % number 81 cd friends in the
Brauulg company Burt Wcsncr. Charles
Ieekius Harry Comn-who parts his
name In the middle now-and ". r.
Powell AN Of them have been here be-
fore. and they were all warmly greeted
last night
Young sammy Brown. the Savannah lai
who is with the company. was accorded
a hearty reception. ana one that seemed
To make the little fellows heart gladden.
with Joy. He was seen in several spo-
ciaitfes ana was extremely clever. HIS
songs were finely SUNG and his cakewaik
Speciality with Miss Zenohia was better
than any ragtme work that has becn hero
this season. Young Brown received "a
large bouquet OF roses. but was gallan,
enough 60 hand it TO Miss Henohia. VINO
was with him
Mr. Wesnor gave very clever mono
logue speciality and sang one OF two songs
ln regular Burt Wcsuer style.
Under the city Lamps viii be pre-
scnted a. the matinee this afternoon. and
Tonight The Secret Enemy
Manager Fred Wels wishes IL an
nounced that the matinee performance
hereafter viii commence az 2.30 o'clock
and nighs performances az $50 O'Clock.
The cpgtaln viii rise promptly and this
schedule - time viii prevail during the
entire season. eud az all Glasses Of nt-
fractions 80 that there vii! be no con
fusion
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
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CRIMINALS WE'RE PUNISHED.
Judge Norwood Sentenced misde-
msanor Offenders 60 the Gang.

Judge Norwood Sentenced nisde-
msanor Offenders 60 the Gang.
The weekly criminal session OF the Cl.y
Court was held yesterday afternoon. I'M
stead of lass Friday morning. There wore
a number % alleged misdemeauor crin'
inals before Judge Norwood and a large
p,r-eutage OF them were sent. Tor vary
ing terms. 10 the county changing. there
20 expiate the ofenses OF winch they
were proven guilty.
John n Stephenson. "a more than ordi-
narily shrewd darby. was charged BY Mr.
James W McInsire with the onensc II
cheating aud swindliug. IL appeared that
Stephenson mad represented himself 10
MI Mclntlrc as the agent Of loan ana
benevolent association known to fame as
tho United States Mutual Association. ana
on the faitn Of the entirely fictitious cred
10 thus obtainod. had induced Mr. Nc
Intlre 10 permit his rent 90 go uncoilcct-
od aud 10 let him have goods Of the value
OF ss2e5 The total profit 90 Stephenson
from his dealings with Mr. McIntire
amounted TO nearly $50.
Judge Norwood added lecture unon the
hopelessness Of continuing 90 carrying on
such scheme To defraud without dctec-
the costs OF the prosecution or in lea
thereof term 81 swelve months on tho
shaingang of the county. that he inflicted
John King was found guilty OF larceny
from the person His Victim. James Bal
lev told a rather amusing story. IL APP
pearod thar ne had started nome from
work a little the worse for wear and
had encountered King. As Bailey was IN
need ~ a guide. philosopher and friend
particularly guide-iust AZ that time. he
accepted Kings OFFER 70 show him the
way TO his place Of residence.
His coat ana vest were both uubut-
toned and lying loose upon his shoulders
king invited him To enter restaurant
and eat something, and as he started In
the alley that led 20 the restaurant. coat
and vest were slipped from him. the gale
no had passed slammed and he was left
in his shiri-sleeves.
King aftcrward pawuod the garments
aud this led TO his detection when ne
was placed on the stand yesterday TO tell
HIS story DE denied having seen Bailey
on the night the latter lost his coat and
vest. and said he had been asked 20 pawn
tine stolen articles by "a gool-sizcd to..
about my size" whose name. unfortunate
lv. he was totally unable 20 remember
The story is considerably worse than ga
thfice-told tale" In thc city Court. ard
was not destined 10 impress Judge Nor
wood with its truth
Evidently King did nor expect r. % be-
heiicyci. for when Judge Norwood sem
fenced him 60 wear on the gang De
greeted the scrteuce with a smile lie
had received just what Doc rea iy expected.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
MACHINE TYPESETTERS

The work Of a tvnes,tfcr IA . ,,,.,,,.-.,
rrt,ti,, cm.. d. -. ........-
'i's' p'I'i'"-
''ilS ne runs q linotype or Upcsctting
wachino u requires the closest atten-
lion and r,pd ana evrpp,th,tt. ,.,t,,, ~
l.,tb b.ot, -rt....., .r,,
'''' "'' "'.'' WIN
niue" hA" typewriter suen workers
frd on ordinary food give up because OF
nervous prostratiop. some tn "a short ,trpo
ana SOM, s,, ass. j. .,..., 4. $500.
N''' nave
Teen RI the linotype three years. 10 has
inade a great chHnre 100 my once robust
htalth About ihfeo months ago. after
lans expecting o., / completely COLLAPSED
~ "a lnd.E, li'n and extreme nervous
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
LESTER'S AND LEAKEN'S FIGHT


Win q 01ae. band. which ancrward fur-
uishei music Tor the entire aggregation
Refreshments were furnished ~ the
rortnsnders. ora over an hour was spent
lr spec h-makine aud ln plep5rn-
toua f1r to-days election. Pres
denf james Mcclure presided and called
upon tii present 10 put in a good days
work FOR Lester and the National ticket.
SY.sehes were made hy Mcssrs SHELBY
Nvr=ck aud Lacy Il Norwood. IN which
the campaign issues was discussed and
tne position % tho Democratic candidates
upheld Both speakers called attention
to Col testers record and his freaf work
in behalf Of tho city and the port. So
vauuah's handsome new postof1co. the
great Improvement OF the harbor and tNo
nrre Increase in savannah commerce
in equence were dwea upou as some
OF the benefits which Savannah mad re-
ccived through Col Lestcrs labors.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing Col
Letter and the National ticket. and urg-
lnr upon an the members 20 go 20 the
polls early. 10 ger IN their votes and SEQ
TINT their friends did likewise. Justice
Wlckham predicted that the First would
prove the banner district to-day In swell
INK col Lester majority
Col Lester spent the day 90 the country
ana returned 20 the city last night too
late 20 h. seen for an ineryiew In 70
sponse 90 message. however be sent
word that the outlook was entirely salts
factory and that he hal no doubts a. 10
the result AZ 20 the national election
Col Lester did not care 60 hazard IRE
dicron Ilc thinks the chances are good,
however. Tor tho Democrats 20 control the
next Congress The Republicans have
only a small majority IN the present Con
grees and conservative reports show that
the Democrats have very good prospects
~ picking up congressman here ana
there Ia several Of the states
The total registered vote for to-day's
election Is ga OF which $50 are white
and ~ colorsd voters The registrars
have removed about hfty names from tne
list. leaving about ESQ eligible voters. Al
the Outside IL r. not estimated that over
400 votes will be cast and unless the
Democratic managers exert themselves
tbernaelv,as the vote will not be much
over 3 90 AZ the vote passes that figure
col. Lesters majority will begin 70 pile
un
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
RALLY ron wICKHAM.

Held In Hendy Hall Last NIGHT by
the FIRST District North End club.
The First District North End Club held
a large ana enthusiasts meeting hst
night in Hendy Hail az West Broad and
Bryan streets The meeting was "a RAILS
% tho supporters OF Magistrate Wickham
Tho club. which up TO last night numbered
only iQ5 members. was Increased nt Oh.
meeting 20 moro than twicc that number
4 brass band was in attendance and
served To llven things up Speeches Wer,
made hy Mr. Lacey Norwood and oy AR
Shelby Myrick. both of whom spoke in
favor Of the candidacy OF the magistrate
and both Of whom we're appiauded
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06

GEORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY -
Whereas. David 5. Waters has applied 20
Court Of Ordinary for letters of admins
traiion on the estate a. David Waters. de-
ceased
These are. therefore. 20 cite and admon-
ish ar whom 4 may concern To o. ana
appe ar before said court to ~ ke objection
az any they havel. ON or before the Hrst
Monday in Deccmher next otherwise "a a
letters VIII De granted.
Witness tha lion Hampton T. Farru.
Ordinary Tor Chatham county. this the
5th day OF November. 1890
FRANK +. KEuBACH.
Clerk c. OTd'y, G.. Co
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
FOXES ARE Plentiful.
An Exciting Chase Yesterday NJ Cat
tie Park.


T. is reported that foxes arc becoming
90 plentiful out about Cattle Park that
they are seen drinking from swine troughF
IN open day and that they are making
Eood inrosds upon poultry and birds in
that settlement
a party Of gentlemen from the city went
out yesterday morning with pack Of
hounds aud had no dlniculty getting w
q large foN. The chase was on exciting
one. ana after running Reynnrd two
hours the dogs caught him on the ground.
lie was perfect tYpr OF grey fox.
savannah FOX doss are getting consider
able Of reputation Tor fast running and
invitation have been received from hunt
clubs IN dinercrt parts Of Georgia ana
South Carolina 20 visit them and hunt
foxes.
hunt club Will BE- organized here soon.
composed OF gentlemen who love tho
chase. They VIII secure new dogs 20 run
with those now making records and csc
pecial care viii be taken Of tha pack
Tine fox DOGS owned in Savannah arc
the Henry ana Brdsoug They are Welt
40. coming from the best kennels Ia the
ntry and have yet to be outrun.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
INSPECT YoUR TICKETS.
several styles Offering Resides the
Regular Party Tickets

several styles Offering Resides the
Regular Party Tickets
Voters Ia to-day's election viii do well
10 examine their tickets carefully. Be
sides the regular party tickets there are
other styles IN the field Both sides have
resorted TO che dodge OF placing the name
Of their congressional candidate al the
bottom OF the opposition ticket There
are Democratic Tickets" with Leaken's
name "a the bottom nnd Republican
Tickets with Lester name attached.
Both sides have the excuse tina, there are
many who will want Ia vote mixed tick
cts Many business men viii vote the
Rcpuhli an national ticket but with col
Testers name attached. Anyway. 50 will
be- wen for every voter 10 look twice at
his ticket 20 make sure that he isn't vot-
Ing for somebody that he doesn't intend 90
vote for.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
CONFETTI cor TWENTY DAYS.
Victims Of sundays shooting SuII In
the Georgia Innrmarv.

the GeorgiR Inhrmary.
There were thirty-scven prisoners in the
Recorders Court yesterday morning.
Norman Jackson. who was arrested the
day before for shooting sarah Williams.
and sam Ferrebec was no, tried. and
probably will not be- until the results Of
che wounds % Dis victims can be known
Ferrebce aud che woman are sun nj the
deorgia inhrmary. whore they were taken
Immediately after the shooting. They
were reported last night 10 be doing very
we'll -
Fnul Corhoit the negro with whom on
cfr Constantine mad "a desperaso erht
saturday night 10 Dis effort TO arrest MIN
was tried and given y sentence 81 SIS or
twenty days on the gang oflcer CON
siantine, VINO mad been arrested Saturday
night, on the charge Of assault with in
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
LEGAL NOTICES.


1T appearing 10 tho court hy tho petit
tion OF 6. B Youugiove and J = Good
mnu copartners under the firm name Of
Teungloyo ana Goodman. that 4. ~.
Greene. on The afth day 81 November
isgi executed and delivered to the said
Youuglove and Goodman. d mortgage upon
the following lots OF land living ia said
county to-wit An those certain two %
lots OF land situate living and being M
,he county Of Chatham and state OF Geor-
gla. ana known on "a map or plan OF sub
divisions a and "B" 81 the McNish
tract. made by =. j. Thomas. G. r.
May g. 1850 as lots numbers seventy
eight GO md cighty-seven go. In blocks
II and II" Of said subdivision. each
having a frontage OF thirty GO feeet on
Fifth street. and q rectangular depth
along Washington street Of one hundred
400 feet. said AicNish tTact being located
near tho intersection OF Montgomery
street extended with the Savannah. Flor
ida and Western Railway OH Of which
VIII fully appear. reference being had to a
map Of said subdivision recorded 30 The
Office of che clerk OF the Superior Cour,
% Chatham county. Georgia. book OF
deeths. Z E's rage t06: FOR the purpose ~
securing the payment 81 q certain promis-
sorry note for the sum OF two hundred
and sixty dollars G26ol. made by the sni1
4 J.. Greene on the nfth day o( Novem-
her. 1894 and payable 70 the said Young
love and Goodman. due thirty 600 DAYS
after date. with interest from the FIRST
Cny OF August. 1924. AZ the rate Of eight
90 per cent. per annum. which said mote
said A. + Greene refuses 20 pay; IL Il
therefore ordered that the said A. r
Greene pay into this court. on or before
the first DAY OF tho next term thereof
the principal and interest due on said
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06

tent to murder. was discharged. The
other cases were OF little interest.
The two white faklrs arrested Sunday
afternoon by Detective Stark and who
we're found with a complete outht OF skin
games. Knockout drops. and other para
phernaiia OF their profession. were not
triad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06

GEORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY
wheroas Abraham Rundhoken has applied
10 Court Of Ordinary for letters dismiss-
Dry as adminisrator upon the estate OF
g. Helene Rundbakcn. deceased
These are. therefore 60 cite auI admor-
ieh al whom 30 may concern o. bs and
app.ar before s1id court to make ohio.-
ton az any they hav1 on - before th.
first Monday iu January next. otherwise
Sold letters viii bc granted
Witness. the Honorable Hampton l.
Forrin. ordinary for Chatham county. this
the 9Th day Of september lso
FRANK r. kEILBACH
TiarE A. n O.. ~
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
RETURNS Ar rae y. ". {. 4.
Pleasant Entertainment for the Mem
beers aud Friends of'the Assn.

The v NJ @. a. will spare no pains to
make their entertainment tonight pleas
ant one ln addition 10 the returns Of
the election. which viii BE- received by d.
rect wire end displayed hy the aid OF O
sfrreopuccu. there VIII b. stertoptico
pictures. music by 9u orchestra and re-
ffeahmeuts The cntcrtalrm 80 la ElVor
10 the members % THE association and
their friends. bur no boys under lG year
old viii be allowed. unless IN the company
OF their parents.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06

John Sherman camc OF a tail and long
lived race. His grandmother was six f.et
tall. one OF the taliest women In ONO
and lived to see four score and one yearss
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06

Take Graybeard pills for thet dizzy
feeiing-Lost appetite, and follow II Up
with a bottle OF Graybeard. II Is all you
need. Respess Drug Co. sole props
Savannah. Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
at Cured Me-

"Graybeard broke W rheumatism on
me-" says NJ chas. Thomas. 'he jew
eier on whitaker street And put me IN
better health than / have enjoyed In 9
long time"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
savannah Ca. oc, o. $50

notice TO DEBTORS AND CREDIT.
OES
GEORGIA CHATHAM COUNTY -
$oHcs ie hcrchy rlFcu io an persons hwy
us demands as Inst Charles y. Wcst
cite OF said county deceased. 60 present
lem TO me properly made out. within the
ume prescribed hy law 20 as 90 show
thclr character ana amount. aul an per-
CONS Indebted 10 said deceased arc re-
qurcd 90 make Immediate payment ta
me. LANGDON g.. WEST
Administrator
Savannah. Ca Sept. o. 1900
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRED
ITORs
GEORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY
Notice 81 hereby given TO an persons
having demands against George A. KEEL
Ter. late OF said county deceased. 10 pre-
sent them 10 me. properly made out with
10 the time prescribed by law. SO as 20
show their character nud amount: ard
an persons indebted to sl.d deceased. are
required 10 make immediate payment 20
us.
MARY T.. KELLER.
LAMAR KELLER.
Executors.
Meiuhard ca
Savannah. Ca. October 1870
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06
AOuoE no DEBTORS AND CREDIT

NO44DE 10 DEHTOEs AND CREDIT
ORS
GEORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY
Notice o. hereby given 20 an persons h1v-
INK demands against Indiana WILLOWS.
late Of said county deceased. 20 pres M
them 20 the undersigned properly made
out within the time prescribed hy law.
70 as TO show their chhr1 Ger and amount.
and an persons indebted 20 said deceased
are required 90 make immed 1sc payment
10 the undersigned
THE GERMASIA BANK.
Administrator.
Savannah. Ca. OCT q. 1870
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-06

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDIT
ORS
GEORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY
Notice s. hereby given 20 an persons hav
ing demands against Margaret Naleut ne
late or said county deceased g. pre- on,
them TO me. properly made ont. Within
the time prescribed by law so as 10 show
their character and mount. ard all ner.
sons indebted 20 said deceased are re-
quired 60 make immediate payment 20 me
Savannah. Ga. Occ % 1907
GEORGE MOTRO.
Exc .utor.