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Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
BOTKIN WITNESSES ARE READY.
Will Journey to California the 25th of this
Month to Testify Regarding the Cele-
brated Dover Poisoning Case.

Attorney-General Ward has heard
from all the witnesses in the Botkin
case, says the Dover State Sentinel,
and they have all, with one exception
expressed willingness to again make
the trip to California to appear at the
second trial of Mrs. Botkin. He has
communicated this fact, and the terms G.
upon which the witnesses are willing
to make the trip, to the Attorney
General of California and the matter
of their going now rests with the
authorities of that State as to whether
California will pay the expenses incl
dent to the trip.
The time set for the witnesses to
start is the 25th of this month and
Attorney General Ward has requested
a reply by wire as soon as the matter
is decided, that the witnesses may
have ample time to prepare for their
long journey. =,
The witnesses to make the trip are
Joseph D. Deane and John P. Dun
ming, husbands of the murdered
women, 7. r. Wolfe, State Chemist
at Delaware College, Bernard McVeJ,
State Detective, DIR. L. A. FL. Bishop,
DR.. P. S. Downs, Harry Pennington
Miss Josephine Bateman, Miss Leila
Deane and Miss Ethel Millington.
Thomas Gooden, the postmaster at the
time of the tragedy, is unable to make
the trip owing to his business, and fol
the reason that he miG hit not be able
to return in time for the next session
of the Legislature, to which body h'
has Just been elected a member. 1t il
possible Miss Kemp, his assistant II
o the postofice at the time, may b.
asked to take the trip in his stead
q If the witnesses do make the tri
= several of them wiz hA accompanie
!. by their. ~:c5es and friends. Mrs. F
6 Towns, of Dover, Mrs. Franci
Skunk Brown, of Philadelphia,
sister-in-law of Mrs. Downs, an
Mrs. T. r. Wolfe, of Newark, will /
among the party, which may be il
st creased by several others,
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL MATTERS.
Held a Brief Session Friday Evening at Which
the Condition of the Streets Were Discussd.

THE regular session of the Smyrna
Town Council was held last Friday
evening with all present except DIR. I.
G. Moore. There was little business
before the council. Alderman Crows
report for the month of October show
ing S1.OO in fines collected, was accept
ed. The streets came in for share OF
consideration and in the nea- future
the Street Committee may get 5000
bushels of oyster shells to make neces-
sary improvements. IChe cutters and
streets will also go a thorough
cleaning. tn ng bills were al
lowed: Westingl use Electric Conn.,
any, $47. so; H. W. Johns, $1O.S2; W..
@. Robinson, Ss.6S; P. w. & B. R. r.,
S116.12; Charles Warner Company,
S166. 75; George W. Taylor, $255.T;
Total $6O5.03.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
EARLY LIQUIDATION FOR
SMYRNA LOAN PROMISED
G. NJ. JONES, ESQ. AND A.E. JARDINE PUR-
CHASE MORTGAGES AND REAL ESTATE.
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors Of
Smyrna Building and Loan Association Last
Evening, Early Liquidation Promised.

Ever since the Smyrna Building and
Loan Association became irsolvent
there has been much interest mani
tested by the several stockholders over
its affairs. Last evening a special
meeting of the Board of Directors was
held in this town and business was
transacted of such a nature that will
result in an early liquidation. Two
propositions were made to the Board,
one by Attorney George NJ. Jones, of
Dover, to purchase most all of the
bonds and mortgages and another
offer made by Mr.. A. E. Jardine, of
this town for the purchase of the
unsold real estate. The total amount
of the bids figures So, 200, and after care
full consideration the Board decided to
accept them. These offers were made
IN order that quick liquidation of the
affairs of the Loan could be effected.
Otherwise it might take years to close
out the small mortgages and dispose OF
much of the undesirable property
The Board of Directors are hoping by
this process to be able to pay off before
January the first, next.
During the past six months the com
mittee in charge have given close stud,
and hard work to the affairs of the
Smyrna Building and Loan AssOcia
ton, and to accomplish a liquidation
of an insolvent corporation in such
short space of time is matter highl
creditable to those who have worke'
SO zealously in the interest of tn
stockholders. There will be anothe
meeting of the Board of Directors mel
Tuesday evening when the affairs wi
> be more definitely settled and SON
| ide as to the percentage the shareholC
ers will receive, may be ascertained.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
THE "TYROLIEN QUEEN" is COMING.
viii Make Her Triumphant Entrance In Smyrna
Opera House on Thanksgiving Evening
Under Auspices Of the Century Club.


One of the most talked of things at
the present time is the home-talent
operetta entitled ''The Tyrolien Queen"
to be given at the Smyrna Opera
House Thanksgiving evening under
the auspices of the Twentieth Century |
Club of Smyrna. Rehearsals are go
ing on almost nightly, and Friday
evening fresh impetus will be given
the preparation by Prof. F. L. Stemp-
son of West Chester, Pa. who will be
present to give the opera his personal
attention. Much of the work, however
devolves upon Mrs. J. Harvey Speak
man, chairman of the Art and Drama
| Committee and Miss Edith Beck, chair
man of the Music Committee. There
will be chorus of over forty voices
which will be strengthened by an
orchestra of seven pieces composed of
Miss Edith Beck, pianist, Mr.. William
Norris, Miss Grace Lloyd, first violins
and Mr.. Edward Beck second violin;
Mr.. George Sylvester, cornet; Mr..
George Rose, trombone and Mr.. Henry
Fuller, clarionet.
i he principal characters will be Mrs.
H. ons Denney, as "Rosalie, the
Ty.olien Queen" Mrs. James r. Nc
Causland as "Mother Grunt, and Mrs.
Thomas III. Coverdale as FAIRY
Queen" The Gypsy Chorus will be
composed of sixteen voices, the Fairy
, Chorus, twelve voices, and the Tyro
lien Chorus, sixteen voices. Besides
the chorus singing there will be mum
Der of solos, Duets, quartettes &c from
! the finest talent Smyrna can produce
The stage settings and costumes will b
n of a spectacular order and will be on
a of the strong features of the Opera.
. The pretty little scene is laid anon
4 the picturesque Tyrolien Mountain
a of Austria. A strolling band of gypsie
p are encamped by the roadside. MOthe
r. Grunt. their leader approaches with
II companion which proves to be Rosali
70 the Queen of the Tyroliens, whom sh
I. captures in the forest. This acquistiO
to their band was looked upon wit
pleasure but during the night whi
&c the gypsies are asleep, Rosalie stea
away and makes her escape. Wh'
he discovered confusion reigns supren
in the gypsy camp, followed soon aft
by a chase. Rosalie in her flight
y lost in the forest. Falling to sleep 81
- is subsequently found by band
'e FAIRIES who conduct her home to ht
az Tyrolien subjects amid triumphant T
:, ioicing.
7u The chart will be put on sale Mo
40 day at Weldon's Drugstore. Ticke
''S 80 cents, no extra charge for reserv
seats.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
CUNNING SEASON OPENED WITH SUCCESS
Remarkable OutpOuring Of SpOrtsmen Take
Advantage Of Open Season, Saturday.

Remarkable OutpOuring Of SpOrtsmen Take
Advantage Of Open Season, Saturday.
Saturday was one of the greatest day
in all sporting history In lower Del
aware for gunners. The protective
law on rabbits and birds expired at
midnight Friday and Saturday morn
ing gunners from everywhere started
out for brush through the forests and
along the rivulets, like so many pickets
of mammoth army. The day was
glorious for the sport, opening damp
and foggy and thus making trailing
and tracking easy and furious for the
hunting dogs; and then developing in
to a beautiful Indian summer Satur-
day. The weather was so charming
that light clothing only was necessary,
making it possible for parties of hunts
men to tramp all day long with little
fatigue. The sport was superb, rab-
bits and quail being abundant be-
cause of the favorable seasons and the
restockings by the Delaware Game
Association.
Rabbits were slaughtered right and
left and in this vicinity partridgei
were also bagged by our local sports
men. A party composed of Clinton
Ransom, James Ransom and Samue
Wheatman were out the first day ant
killed fifteen partridges and numbe
of rabbits; John Carrow and sol
bagged 80 rabbits; W. A. Fleming, DR.
) Hirons Clifton and Mr.. Smith wer
3 successful in getting a large numbe
of birds. Among others who we're on
the first day were Howard r. Jones
Harry G. Tschudy, Cummins Speak
man, "Doc" Massey, Geo. Thompson
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
MORE DELAWARE TRAIN AccOmOOATIONs.
A New Train 10 be Put on the Delaware Rail-
road on December the First.

A new train will be placed on the
Delaware railroad on Monday morning
December LIST. It will leave French
street station at Z. .s5 or 1888 o'clock and
will be for the purpose of providing an
earlier train down into the lower part
of the State and also relieve the s.13
O'Clock express and allow that train
to make better time, and instead o.
. 8. .18 o'clock it will leave at S.2s. Re-
turning the new train will leave Della
ware at II. 80 O'Clock arriving IN Will
mington at 2. 40 in time to connect with
the Washington and Philadelphia ex-
press leaving Wilmington at 3 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
ST. PETERS CHURCH HEATING PLANT.
Was Put in Operation and Used for the First
Time Sunday morning With Great Success.

Time Sunday morning With Great Success.
The vapor heating plant which has
been installed at st. Peters Church by
Contractor George W. Taylor, was u.s.
ed for the first time on Sunday with
great success and much satisfaction to
rector and pensioners. The chapel is
now being connected with the plant
and when completed will be one of the
best heated ediices in town. The
cloister which is to be built, connect
ing the chapel and the church is also
an assured thing and as soon as car
penters can be procured the work will
be fastened along to an early compile
ton.
The matter of most interest to the
parish at the present time is the supper
and bazaar to be given at the Opera
House tomorrow evening under the
auspices of the Church Aid and Rect.
ory Society. Besides a good supper
for 25 cents, you will haYe an excellent
opportunity to get many handsome
and suitable things for Christmas
presents. The ladies are hoping for &
large patronage.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
KENT COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS
Convention Closed in Smyrna Last Wednes.
day After an interesting Session.

Convention ClOsed IN smyrna Last Weones.
day After an interesting Session.
After an interesting session held in
Asbury NJ. E. Church last Tuesday
and Wednesday, the Kent County
Sunday School Convention adjourned
to meet next year at Harrington. The
reports from the different Hundreds
showed the schools to be in flourish
ing condition and the delegates re-
turned home more jealous and more
in love with the work than ever. The
following officers were elected: Pres
ident, DIR. E. W. Cooper; Vice-presi-
dent, l.. B. Graves; Treasurer, A. W.
Carrow, Frederick; Recording Secre-
tary, Miss Lizzie Roe, Dover; Corre-
spending Secretary, Prof. J. P. Bur-
dette, Smyrna; Hundred Secretaries,
Duck Greek, G.. S. FAIRIES; Kenton,
S. B. Cooper; Little Greek, Mrs. lii.
liam Wilson; East Dover, Prof. J. Il.
Carroll; West Dover. r. X. Caulk
North Murderkill, Mrs. Anna M. Jack
son; South Murderkill, Miss Florence
Burke; Mispillion, to be filed by Ex-
ecutive Committee; Milford, John p
Holland.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
sHAD APPEARS IN DELAWARE BAY.
Unexpected Appearance of the FayOrits
Fish In the City Market.

Fair-sized shad have made their ap-
pearance in the Delaware Bay last week
and fishermen have caught several In
the Cohansey Greek and other tribu-
taries of the bay, while seining for
other fish. Their unexpected advent
is believed to have been due to the re-
cent warm weather and the gales at
sea. Michael Hewlett, one of the
largest fish dealers of Philadelphia,
stated that be had heard of the catch,
but was unable to account for the
presence of the fish. Another catch Of
20 shad further down the bay was also
reported.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
AMERICUS CLUB OFFICERS ELECTED.
Held Meeting at the Club Room Last Thurs
day Evening and ReOrganized.

At meeting of the active members of
the Americus Club last Thursday even
ing a reorganization was affected By
making John P. LeFevre, president;
r. d. Hoffecker, Jr., vice-president;
and Hirons Denney, secretary and
treasurer. Five new honorary mem
bers were proposed and elected. The
club has an active and honorary mem
bership combined of over twenty.
The room, which is situated in the
Winford building, has recently been
renovated and illustrated Weeklies and
several monthly magazines will be
taken for the use of the members.
The club room, though small, is one
of the neatest in the State.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
UNION :. GsGIvlNo SERVICES.
Methodists and Presbyterians VIII Unite ia
Services at the Presbyterian Church.

After the usual custom, which has
been carried on for number of years,
the Methodists and Presbyterians of
this town will hold union Thanksgiv-
ing services. This year it will take
place at the Presbyterian Church and
the sermon will be preached by the
Rev. Vaughan S. Collins, pastor OF
the Asbury M. E. Church. The latter
will preach special sermon on
Thanksgiving" The special offering
taken will be divided between the
Kings Daughters and other beneYo.
lent associations.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
BIG CORN OVER NEAR MASSEY'S.
Mr.. A. F. tiuey Raises 1000 Bushels From a
Acres. an Average Of so Bushels to Acre.

Mr.. Adam F. Huey, of Massey Nd.
has Gnished husking and as far as we
can learn has the prize crop. He had
54 acres from which we are told he will
get 1000 bushels or eighty bushels TO
the acre. He has been visited by rep
resentatives from several seed houses
who have heen anxious to buy this
corn for seed. Landreth & Son pur-
chased some of the corn while many
others are securing it. Mr.. Huey
believes in fertilize and says it pays.
VIM. B. Naylor, of near Massey, also
raised big crop of corn, harvesting
1000 bushels off of SO acres.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
ALFRED rlloHmAN BUYS A PROPERTY.
Secures the Building & Loan Property Ia Ten
ure Of Appleton Opposite Postoiiice.

Alfred Tilghman who for several years
has been occupying the Tschudy pro-
perty corner Of Delaware and Com
merce streets, has purchased through
the agency of Cosgriff & Beck, the
store and dwelling belonging to the
Smyrna Building & Loan Association
opposite the postoffice for $1700. The
1-----.ueu 10 visitors, apre of M. H.
United upon the paymenze n-wiIl take
Is. might, anss II
Smyrna times., 1902-11-19
womaus, tIOme MIssIonary sOelety.

The Womans' Home Missionary So
ciety will hold a Thanks Offering
Meeting" at Mrs. John P. Hudson, on
Friday evening next, from to 10
o'clock. Each member is requested to
bring guest and thanks Offering.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24
RUSSIA TO BUILD OWN SHIPS.
Naval Omcial SAYS His Country IL
Ready TO Provide Her own
Warships.

According to Col. p. p. Tcherni.
govsky, Of the Russian navy, who has
Just sailed, with his wife and daugh.
ter, for home on the steamer st. Louis,
Russia is not likely to order any more
war vessels from foreign shipbuilders.
He has been in this country superin-
tending the construction at the Cramp
yards of the Variag and Retyizan for
the Russian navy. These vessels hay-
ing been completed, he is now on his
way home.
Russian yards" he said, have a
capacity for building eight ships, 81
nultaneously. ! have prepared re-
port on American methods, which will
have the effect, / think, of doubling
their capacity. II at any time Russia
should need any more warships from
a foreign country, America will get the
order. The United States is far ahead
of any Of the European countries in
the building Of battleships, and its
ideas are more advanced"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24
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LEAVES NEVER TO RETURN.
CaIve. the Opera singer, Declares She
Has Trilied Her Inst Note in
American Climate.

81 have said good-by to my American
friends for the last time" This declar-
alton was made by Nine Emma Calye,
songbird Of the grand opera, shortly
before the departure the other day OF
the steamship St. Paul. Although it
was known Nine. Calye would leave
for Europe, it was supposed she would
return next season. 1t is said even
the singers most intimate friends did
not know of her intention TO stay
abroad until last night. Then her an
nouncement Of her intention proved
n bombshell to them.
~ shall sing before King Edward
three days after the coronation festiv-
;ties.n said Nine. Calve, sand then |
shall go to my home in the central part
of France for the rest need so much"
When Nine. Calve was asked II her
not returning to America meant that
she intended to leave the stage she re-
piled quickly.
"No, no. no; ] shall remain on the
stage as long as ! can; until get too
old or my voice gives out. love sing
ing, and my work is a pleasure to me.
NY reason for not returning to Amer
lea is because these trips every year
are wearing me out The climate of
any other country but France always
ifisagrees with me and I cannot stand
it. | have made lovely friends over
here and am sorry to have to leave
them. 1t would mean the ruin of my
voice IL remained however and so I
am forced to go for self-protection."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24
Quite Brief.

A giant asked pygmy
The loan of ten, in pelf.
"Can't do It," said the little one.
Because I'm short myself"
Bradford Review
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24
A shockIng Exnosure.

"Those customs inspectors in New York
threw Miss Prim into Mysteries"
what was the trouble?"
"She had a pair Of darned stockings in
her trunk. cleveland Plain Dealer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

Mistress (severely)-Mary, saw the
nilkman kiss you! l shall take in the
milk myself tomorrow.
Mary-Lor! mum, 1t wouldn't be no
use if you did-'cos Bill wouldn't kiss
you. He never kisses anyone but me,
Ally Sloper.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24
a OOKSZAET DRassi
UPON TIE SNSYEsgs

is the only purely veg.
etable blood puriGei
known contains nc
poisonous minerals e.
ruin the digestion enc
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-10
n..s.t w..hlnr,nn sr..L..

Atlanta. Aug. s-The genera
theme 90 toJay's session 90 The me-
gro Young peoples Christian and eIu
catioull congress was The EAsca.
ti0ual life Ot tue Race Interest wt
conferred iu the address of Ur8k..
Washington. which was delivered at
the morning session OF the conference
Rev Or. !. b. Scott OF New Orlean.
presided and introduced Prof Wash
ington. who was greeted with a gen.
erous applause. The subject OF Prot
Washington address was. "Co1tgihu.
ton OF the South 20 the Education @.
the Race"
A number OF addresses were deIIv.
cred by other prominent c1l0red men
Separate conferences upon educatlona'
subjects were held To- various churches
OF Atlanta during the afternoon.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-10

himself completing the process OF pu,
ting on the ring as he withdrew HI
hand.
later the archbishop had slmllal
difficulty owing 10 the near-slghted
reas In placing the crown on the king
head, In fact. the choir started "Goa
Save the King while the archbishop
was sim striving 20 place the crown ou
the kings head. and great shout
went up. aud electric lights we're turn
Cd on
As the scclamations died away tho
Hanging ~ JOY bells. noise OF guns and
Ihouting OF the people outside penetra
ted into the abbey where the eng stll
sat motionloss. the dazzling crown ON
his head aud the scoptcr held firmly boo
his hand. After singing BE Strong
and Play the Man" and the Bible hav
ing been presentcd.the king advanced
and kaelt while he received the bcnc-
diction.
He then walked 10 the great throne.
whore he stood ON the dias for the FIRST
time, surrounded by mobiles. Haying
placed the king ON the new throne. the
archbishop knolt and paid homage. the
aged prolate scarcely being able To- rise
until the king assisted him and him
tolf raised the archhlshop's hands from
the steps OF the throne. The arrhh.sb.
op. who seemed 20 he In a faint had
practically 90 be carried to the altar
The incident created considerable cN-
citCmCnt and several prclatus rushed
forward to help The prlato.
The next person Co pay homaco Or
hls majesty was che prince Of Wa'rt
who kueit until Niug Edward held ou.
hts hands. which be kissed after tog,h
inc che crown az sign 10 fcalty
The prince ~ Wales then started Go
return to bis seat. whom king Edward
drew b.m back and pat bis arm
around him and Missed him After
this the king once more gave thf
prince his hand. this time 90 shabr
ana ihc hearty visor ~ King Edward
grasp showed bis hand at any rate haze
not llst its strength
An The mobiles then took the oath ot
and The queen was croWuc.
hy the archbishop 10 York.
The King and queen then walked 90
the altar and received communion
The services concluded with singing
the re doum. Their majesties then
left the abbey and returned Go The
palace amid the plaud.is % the mult.
tude
u Is announced the king bore the
strain without harmful effect
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-10
Ge,.rnm.n, rroap. p.f...sa.

Cape Haytien. Aug 9.--General Al
bert Salnave. commandant o. Art.bon.
ite-Firminst troops. has completely de-.
feated the army OF the provisional gov.
eminent under General Alexis Nord
az Limbo. capturing General NOrd
cannon and munitions OF war. MANY
OF General Nord's soldiers were killed
and a great number taken prisoners
General Salnaye continues 90 march 0u
Cape Haytien. an attack on which ls
hourly expected
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-10
Mnman nnrn.d 20 nr.ih.

Fort Worth. Tex. Aug "a IRE
destroyed the residence 0f Geo. Ruth
erford on the East side Mrs Ruther-
ford attempted 10 start a fire with q
five-gallon can OF oil. The can cX-
ploded. covering the woman with the
burning fluid. The woman was badly
burned. She will die The burning OIL
ignited the building. which was totally
destroyed. Every stitch OF clothing
was burned-on the body OF the woman
Loss is estimated az $500.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-10
walter A SCOTT kIIlsd

Chicago. Aug. 9-Walter 4. Scott
president OF the Illinois Wire company
was stabbed TO death ln the Monadn0gk
building here by Walter l.. Stebb.ugs
civil and consulting engineer. with of
fees in the same building. Stebbings
used a paper knife. stabbing Scott
twice. The men had a dispute over the
work Seedlings had done for the com.
pany.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-10
Committed suicide

Paris. Aug. 9.-Louis Pennington,
formerly OF Raleigh. n c.. committed
suicide here lie was undergoing
treatment for smokers cancer. aud de-
spair al his failure 20 recover led 10 his
suicide. His wife accompanied him
here and attended him In his illness
She will leave al once Tor her home %
America.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-10
nnr. L,nh.h Inrcs.

Washington. Aug 9.-The navy De-
partmeut received the following D-
blegram from Commander McCrea o.
the gunboat Machias
The Hayden gunboat landed forces
at Cape Hayden Friday afternoon an
Engagement Is hourly expected WIZ
be ready 90 land"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-10
chnrr.h WIN Ainri.r.

Crockett. Tex. Aug 9.-Stcyc Mrr
ply has been lodged In jail charged
with numbering Pete Kennedy about
II miles west of this city The KILLING
occurred Aug. l.. and Kenncdy's body
was discovered Wednesday
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-10
IN. =, r,rt .n Irlnc.

Port au Prince. Haiti. Aug a
great fire here burned down sixty
houses. causing damages estimated az
5000 900 The people remained calm
during the progress Of the IRE.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-10

PontotOc. Miss. Aug "a shoe
maker shot and killed Miss Carwlles
Is years old. az Thaxion. ~ g..es from
this place. Particulars are IShnown.