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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
ON RAFT IN MrD-OCEAN
Three j -ckies Mutiny ard Shoot Their
Officare-Probahv Drowned.
Ass,n.,ia tad Ilrass

QUEENSTOWN. December 5.-The
British ship Leicester Castle. from San
Francisco July 2sth, arrived here to-day.
Her commander reported that on septem-
Der I'd three American seamen mutin;ed
AND Captain Peattte and his second officer
were shot. the latter fatally, after an en-
counter with the n1utineers. who left the
ship on a raft in mid-ocean.
Captain Peattie gave the. names Of the
r@Gtineers as w A. Hobbs. Ernest Sears
ard James Turner. They were all shipped
IL San Francisco. The second officer Mr..
Nixon, was shot While attempting to res
cue the captain. In the darkness the n1u-
tincers got few planlls and coops, formed
a raft and launched it from the ship.
which was then about 300 miles north Of
I-itcairn Island. The captain searched
tur the raft the next day. but it was not
sighted and it was suruised that it went
TO pieces.
Captain Pea,tie added that Hobbs was
The actual murderer OF Mr.. Nixon. whom
he shot through the heart. The captain
himself was shot twice. but had quite re-
covered when he arrived here When the
chief officer discovered that the three men
had nutined he mustered the rest Of the
crew on the poop, intending to await day
light and then attempt TO capture the
7liutineers. but the latter escaped in the
interim The captain is unable to account
for the n1utiny. He supposed it was the
intention of the mutnee-s 10 murder the
officers and the men who refused to join
them and take the ship to Pitcairn Island.
1t is said that Hobbs came from Illi-
nois. Sears from, Idaho and Turner from
PORTLAND. Oregon. The mutineers took a
weeks provisions with them on the raft.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
CONFERENCE ~ SESSION
Interesting Meeting of North Carolina
Meihodists at Wiln1i gon.
Lsracial IAisr,a Tel, "a ,rhe ,Ei.caas y

VII .MiNGTON, N. c., December g.
The North Carolina Conference resumed
its sessions to-day with religious exercises
Ivy Rev L. z, Thompson, OF Cartha sc.
DR.. w. B. Wilson was introduced and
presented the cause of the Nashville
Christian Advocate. Miss Lucy Robinson,
president Of the Greensboro Female Col
lege. presented a report Of that institu-
ton and spoke briefly of the work being
done there G. w. Smith, r. w. Town
send. NJ. c. Thomas. W. 5. Davis ]. \.
Iage. j. c. Crisp. j. N. Rec. T. j.
Gattis and a. r. Goodchild. having passed
the required examination, We're referred
TO The committee Tor superanpated re!a-
tons Rev. DR.. Hamill, representing the
connectonal board OF Sunday-school work.
with headquarters at Nashville ad-
dressed the conference on the specia! work
Of training teachers for The sunday
school. an undertaking begun eighteen
months ago by the Methodist Church.
south. This afternoon the conferences
BODY was rendered and many accepted the
courtesy Of a special trip over the subur-
ban Electric Line TO the sound and oeach.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
COLONEL FOSTER DEAD
A Prominent ci.zsn OF Wilmington
HIS Polite ACTIVITY.
Especial Dispatch t. The Times

WILMINGTON \. c. December g
Colonel F. w. Foster, d well-known
citizen of Wilmington, and president
of the Fore 6 Foster Planning Mil,
sash. Door and Blind Company. OF this
city, died here this afternoon Of cirrhosis
OF the liver. aged siXty-three. He was born
IN Canton, Pa. and was prominent in
Republican politics for a long time until
2 few years ago, when he renowned
the faith and became a Democrat. He
served two terms in the Legislature from
Baden county Just after the war, ard
mad at different times been member
of the Board of Aldermen OF Winning
ton and chairman OF the New Hanover
Board of County Commissioners He
was noted for his generous spirit and
keen business management. AS he
passed away his attorney here was
reading in his Office this afternoon the
cory Of a favorable decision in a big
suit by which il was sought TO throw
Colonel Fosters company in the hands
Of a receiver The funeral will be con-
Quoted from the LATE resirence at 5
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
#oversrreet. Powers. Clayton, and y.

-
Almond
The b1ll as Amended provides that
every corporation. joint STOCK COMPANY.
or similar rganization engaged In the
Interstate or foreign commerce SHAH
file with the Interstate Commerce conl-
mission on or before September 1st, eacn
year, return, stating among other
things It's name. date or organization.
where and when organized, the statutes
under which organized. and II consoii-
dated. the names OF the constituent,
companies aud tho same information
concerning them. II the concerns have
been reorsanlzed the original corporation
or corporations are to be named with In
formation concerning them.
1t also provides that amount OF author
lied capital stock. shares into which di-
v1deu. par vtlin,, whether common Ut
preferred. and distinction between each
amount issued and outstanding amount
paid In. how much. il any. paid IN cash
and how much. II any, in property. and il
paid in property. q description and cash
it was received in payment. shall be
stated. The Indebtedness. its nature.
and for what purpose incurred Is to be
given, also statement Of the assets at
their present cash market value. giving
the elements upon which the market
value Is based.
It also is required that the total
earnings and Income, operating expenses.
interest taxes. permanent Improvements.
net earnings. dividends declared. with
rate and date during the year preceding
the first of the preceding July: salaries
of officials and wages OF employees be
disclosed
1t Is provided further that the treusll CT
or other officer OF concerns affected by
the bill. having the requisite knowledge,
shall answer on oath all inquiries that
may be made in writing. under the d.
rection Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. relative to It's financial condition
or to Its capital stock. Such answer is
not to be used as evidence against the
person -,at+'-- u "vrcnt in, prosecutions
under the proposed ace.
tax OF pei cent per annum Is
imposed on SO much Of the capital stock
outstanding which is not fully paid ir
cash or other property at It's full cash
market value. and provision is made fos
collecting the tax Any concern con-
te,nplated in this bill failing to make the
return as required under this bill. and
any concern falling to pay tax imposed
is to be restrained on the suit Of the
United States from engaging in inter
state or foreign commerce.. It IS made
the duty of the Attorney General. at the
request of the Inters a e Commerce Com.
mission. to enforce the provisions of tire
proposed act. and suit may be brought In
any District Court Of the United S ;ates
at the election OF the Attorney General
'ere an offending concern has place
of business.
Provisions Is made that the In .erstate
Commerce Commission shall prepare and
publish a statement showing list OF
corporations and disclosing their condi-
ton. The bill does not apply to any con-
Germ the amount of capital stock OF
which does not exceed 100000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
THE KENILWORTH INN
The Mottsfield Sp5rtsrn ems Club and
Its Preserves on the Santee.
Especial pisnatch to The Tineso

AsHEv1LLE. n. c., Dec. 5.-Prepara-
tons are being made to reopen the
Kenilworth Inn this season. The hotel.
which was recen ,ly bought by Joseph
II. Gayya.n of Philadelphia. will be
opened early in February. Some notable
improvements are Contemplated,
\ notable event OF the week has been
the reorganization Of the Mottsfeld
SporIsmen's Club with Mr.. Frede. lex
Rutedge. OF this city, as president. and
Mr. Leonard c. Ketchum, of New York.
as secretary and treasurer.
The club property consists of a num-
Der OF row. wins ISIGnu III the San =
River They are located in the South
San 50 River, lie & anu easl cI =
town. S. c. The game preserve includes
several thousand acres and has been
famous for many years as one Of the
best English snipe grounds in the
country Adjoining is the famous South
Santee Club, controlled by New York
and Boston gentlemen. who annually
Kill thousands Of ducks during the 5 a.
son. which is the months Of December,
January and February. Among the an
nual visitors are E. c. Benedict, ex
President Grover Cleveland and Admiral
Bob" Evans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
MINISTER BUCKS SUCCESSOR
Understood That President WEI Name
John Barrett. Of Oregon.
fBy Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON. 10. C., December

WASHINGTON, D. c., December s.
When the President comes to take up
the question Of the succession to the
vacancy. caused by the death Of Minis
ter Buck. at Toxic, 1t is understood that
he will name John Barrett, OF Oregon,
at present omulissioncr-general Of the
ST. Louis Exposition to Asia and AUS
tralia, to be minister.
Mr. Barrett Is now somewhere In the
neighborhood Of the Straits Settlements.
He has been working to secure good
Asiatic representation at the St. Louis
Exposition. and his efforts have been at
tended with success. for he has induced
both China and Japan to embark upon
large governmental exhibits. when they
had decided to be represented in that
way. He is now bound for Australia
where it is his hope to change the mind
Of the Premiers IN Australia and New
Zealand and cause them to reconsider
their purpose to allow the Exposition
to go on without exhibits from their
colonies
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
DURHAM SOCIETY
Marriages in the Near Future and Other
Ev nts Of Interest.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times.


DURHAM. \. c. December The
Tourists Club. which IS sojourning in
Paris and studying French history this
/, ear. met Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Arthur Lyon. Besides the regular pro
riamme, Miss Mary Stewart, who is the
guest OF TIE president. Mrs l. F. HILL
gave most charming talk on Paris and
her her impressions of Ghat city. from
which she has recently returned
Invitations. have been received in this
CITY FROM Baltimore announcing the mar
,ince CT Miss Margaret Emerson TO Dr.
smith Hollins McKin on Tuesday, the
y3,h day of December, at Christ Church.
The Emersons have many relatives here
era resided at Chapel Hill before going
10 baltimore. where Mr.. Emerson has
ernassed a fortune manufacturing a
MEDICINAL preparation.
the Whis, Club was entertained In g
,,erv delightful manner on Thursday eve
r.fnc by Mrs. Victor S. Bryant,
A marriage that will be Of interest not
or,y In virginia bat North Carolina and
Georgia as well will be performed in
yya,yenton Va. on the Goth Of this month,
when Mss Matte Byrne Payne becomes
lie bride of Mr.. c. A, Owens. of Savan-
nat,. Mr. Owens is with the Standard
OH Company and has resided in this city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
The NEWS OF NORTH CAROLINA
for several years, where he will bring

for several years. where he will bring
his bride,
Mrs. q. L. Tyree is home from Rich
mond. where she wena to attend the mar
rage Of her sister, Miss Blanche Jones.
70 Nr. Clyde Harry Ratcliffe
Mrs B. c. Lipscombe. of Richmond, Is
visiting her daughter Mrs. "A. E. Lloyd
Mr.. Julian S. Carr, Jr.. OF this city, ard
Miss Margaret Cannon, of Concord. Will
be married at the nome of the h!ide on
the evening Of the 10th. 1t Will be
quiet affair Miss Cannon Is very prom
incn. social. aud Nj. Carr is son OF
Colonel Julian S. Carr. OF this city, one
Of the richest and best known men in the
South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
AGAINST CHILD LABOR
Commissioner Warner Recon- erds
law o. T7is az Cher Subjects.

Commissioner Warner Recon- ercs
law o. T,is a~d Cher Subjects.
Especial Dispatch to The Times,>
RALEIGH \. C.. December oh B.
Warner. commissioner OF labor and print
iy2c. filed his report and recommendations
20 the next Legislature with Governor
.Aycock today. Recommendations are for
laws prescribing that no child under
twelve years be employed in cotton mills;
that none between twelve and fourteen
years be employees unless they can read
ARD write. and none be allowed to work
Al night Also that q days work for
ADULTS shall be not longer than eleven
hours
The North Carolina Nurses Association
WAS chartered to-day. Mary L. Wyche,
H;ary D. Pittman and Marion H Law
renee. incorporaEors. Among the objects
srecif1ed are TO register nurses advance
Interests appertaining to the profession,
establish reciprocity between nurses or
this and other States and secure legisla-
ton regulating professional nursing.
The Board Of Agriculture, as trustees
OF the Agricultural and Mechanical CO..
le.se. passed a resolution to-day author
izirg President Winston 10 hold sum
r,tl normal next summer ior al teach
ers OF the State for agriculture and ma
ture study Elaborate plans ale being
formulated for q great State meeting OF
teachers Al that time.
Ire Board Of Agriculture devoted meet
l:les to-day ard tonight TO going over
AFFAIRS o. The college. especially matters
pertaining 10 The new buildings IN pro
cess Of construction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
PRIVATE BILLS
Measures Passed to Allow Citizens to
Acc Q, Foreign Decoration.
(By Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. 5.-The
House devoted to-day to the consideration
OF bills on the private calendar. The
most important bill passed was one to
adjudcate In the Court of Claims the
claims of certain importers OF steel
blooms. who between 1879 to 1882 paid
customs duties equivalent to 45 per cent.
ad valorem. when It IS claimed the cor
rect rate should have been so per cent.
The sum involved is about $3.50. COO.
A bill was passed authorizing the fol-
lowing persons to accept presents and
decorations from foreign governments:
Captain B. H. McCalla. y. S. N: Doc
tors Eugene Wasdin and H. D. Geddings.
u. S. NJ II. S.: Henry E. Afford. W. A.
Taylor. H w. Wiley. NJ A Carleton
and John 7. Shuttle. Of the Department
OF Agriculture: John a. O!ierman. Of
the Mississippi River Commission: Cas-
per S. Crowinsllie!d. g. S. Commercial
Agent; Miss Anna Tolraan Smith and
Lieutenant-Colonel F. H. Pipps.
The House adjourned until tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
WRECKS FOLLOW GALE
Vessels of the North Carolina Coast
DAMAGED by thursday Night Storm.
Especial DISPATCH 10 The Times
"a,


Dsnaaed by Thursday Night Storm.
special Dispa,ch TO The Times,
BEAUFORT. n. c.. Dec. 5.-The gale
small boats were wrecked and wha,ves
were blown away a small yacht on
the say o WILMINGTON was total
wreck The telephone line to Cape Look
out was blown down. and nothing can
be heard rom there today Several
vessels were in the hook OF the Cape.
1he schooner Ida Lawrence lost her
rudder Thursday. Her cargo is coal. 1he
schooner Warren Adams is in Lookout
b.ght. The schooner is eli right. Cap
tain Fletcher leaves here to-mofrow.
On account OF sickness his place is be-
ing taken by Captain Grace.
The bark Oliver Thurlow. which was
stranded Sunday night, broke to pieces
last night. The cook was killed by the
II i.@ u tn" tlltst anG - s!'g' III - "a.
his back broken. Five of the crew were
rescued. Captain Hayes. Of the Thurio",
had his leg broken in three places be-
low the knee The captain set his own
leg. He was brought here. where ne re-
c-igeG taa aeA +. ienuoA ain' - nov Al
the Russell House. The Thurlow was
loaded with lumber al Charleston. and
was bound to New York. The ship broke
while the gear was being set. The cap
tain had advised the owners to tow 10
destination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
DECLARES MISSIONS TO
BE LIFE OF CHRISTIANITY
(By Associated Press,l

NEW YORK. December 5.-Among
the church dignitaries at the mass meet
ing in Carnegie Hall tonight were
Bishop Capers, of South Carolina. and
Bishop Peterkin. OF West Virginia. The
Right Rev. T. F.. Gaylor. bishop of Ten
nessee. spoke on EMISSIONS. the Life OF
Christianity He said the church was
safe as long as it pressed forward In
this conflict aggressively. but was lost
so soon as 1t assumed a merely deren-
sive attitude or considered itself at
peace and ceased missionary work. One
wooden chanel ar1cns the heatren. or
one simple sta1wart soul. preaching the
gospel in the wide:n ness, counted for
more, he sad tuau al. the luxurious
devotions once a week. or the richest
raristc IN the richest cities OF the ricn-
est countries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

hff the Theatres.

- E Y
The Volunteer Organist.' a play IN
which there is not dull moment.
pleased a goodly audience at tae Acade-
my last evening. to Judge by the tnces-
SAINT laughter and applause. The piece
is reminiscent OF The Old Homestead g
and way Down East" hut IT'S scenes
which recall these fngorice. plays do not
suffer by comparison with them.
The cast of characters.a long and capa-
BILE one, includes Fl. Rees Davies as Mr..
Mansfield phiianthropist. and the for.
mer minstrel men James Ter Brooke,
as the village postmaster. and Larry
Dooley. exceedingly amusing as the VII
lage handy man Little Miss Trip
was very clever as the child OF the log
cutter. Sam Ytkem. Lewis Wood. as the
volunteer organist. had the sympathy OF
the house, as did John Milton. as the
Methodist minister. and Miss Wayne
was effective as Grace Barrett Three
large ST. Bernard dogs. which were In
troduced to look for lost child. were
heartily app.auded. All the scenery IS
striking especially the church scene In
act three and the very realistic snow
storm Of act four. During the scene IN
church two solos were sung by former
choir boys in the usual garo Of Choir
listers, to the great pleasure Of the audi
ence. The piece will be repeated at a
matinee to-day and an evening perform
ance.
The Gifen Company VIII be at the
Academy next Monday. Tuesday ana
Wednesday in an elaborate revival II
Captain Swift The play affords excellent
opportunities fol ueaec,rGt stage setrfcgy
and advance report Indicate that Man
ager Gifren has no. been Stow to avaii
himself OF every opportunity The play
is cast to the full strength OF the cnna-
pany. and has already been presented
noke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
ALUNlNi TO ORGANIZE
CORNER Students of Mechanics Institute
10 Form, Assoc

There will be meeting Of the alumni NM
of the Virginia Mechanics Institute he!a
the building for the purpose OF
organizing an alumni associa ton OF
the institution. The meeting Will ps
called TO order at o'clock and PRESIDED
over by some alumnuS yet TO be CHOSEN.
There are in the city hundreds OF young
men who have received diplomas ana
destinations from this splendid school,
will become a power for its advancement.
The many reasons for such an organ!za-
ton are obvious and have awakened
Tonight the organiza ton will be per-.
fected and all officers elected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
BIG DICKINSON HALL
HAS. NARROW ESCAPE
(By Associated Press.)

PRINCETON N. J., December. 81
Dickinson Hall. the big recital ton build
ing OF the academic department Of the
University. narrowly escaped being
burned to the ground to-day. Fire broke
cut in the third story. between the hall
way and examination hall. a bucket
brigade was formed by the students and
the local fire department was summoned.
After hard fight the blaze was smoth-
Ell ed.
It is thought that some one dropped a
lighted cigarette in the hallway. The
.lcs;s is S. 600.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
SNAKE IN A CABBAGE
Unique Find Of Mrs. G. 4. Walden at
Chatham is Interesting.
Especial Dispatch to The Times. !


CHATHAM VA. December 5.-Not
many day ago Mrs. G. H. Vaden Of this
pace. found a small snake in the head
OF q cabbage she was preparing for din
nsr Mrs. Walden very recently gathered
ripe raspberries and tomatoes from vines
in her garden.
w r. Poindexter was elected town SER
geant at a meeting of the Council held
this week to fill the vacancyicaused by The
rr ignation of Sergeant ". k. Graves.
Nj Poindexter was elected for one
rncnth There are several applicants for
the sergsantcy.
The Board Of County Supervisors. In
meeting here this week. accepted he new
bridge over Pigg River a Canada's Ford
and ne new stable at the county aims
house, and ordered county warrants is
sred aggregating si.l2a.5o in payment for
same.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
MILLIONAIRE BREWER
is GIVEN TWO YEARS
(By Associated Press.

ST. LOUIS, MO-. December 5.-After
two days OF trial. Charles j.. Denny. the
millionaire brewer and director in the
suburban street railway company. for
nerly a member OF the House OF D.le-
gates, charged with perjury In connec-
ton with the suburban bill Doodle deal.
was found guilty early this evening. and
his punishment liked at two years In the
penitentiary. The only defense offered
by Judge Krum. attorney for Denny.
was testimony in behalf OF the defen-
dsnts good character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
LETTER. OF WASHINGTON
One Relating to Grant of Money by
virs inia Sold in Boston.
nv Associa ted Press)

BOSTON, MASS, Dec. "a letter OF
George washington. written October 20.
1855, to his friend Patrick Henry. Gov
ernor Of Virginia. was sold at a collec-
tors sale by auction to-day for $3.50 to
a New York man acting as agent
The letter is given In full IN Sparks.
life of washington. and Is of some
length. IT'S subject matter relates to a
grant OF money by the Virginia Legtsla-
ture to Washington In reward for his
services In the Revolution and his re-
fusals OF the same.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
4 louhla Marriage.

fsnacial Tfsne+ch 10 The 'Tlmas)
RUTHERFORDTON, y. c.. Dec. s.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
at Columbus, \. c., on December oath.
Of Mr. James P. Morris. member of the
House from Polk county. to Miss Mamie
NrFarland. and of Mr.. J. Houghlon Hill
ia Miss Bryde Mcfarland sister TO Miss
Mamie. The double wedding will be per
formed in tbs First Presbyterian Church
here at 10 A N. by Rev. S. L. Cathey,
the pastor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
SPLENDID PROMOTION
MIR. Bruce Given Prominent Position IN
the New YORK cSmpony.

N.Y. Howard Bruce. son OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. Albert c. Bruce, Of this city, has
recently received a most complimentary
promotion with his firm. the Consolidated
Gas Company. of New FORK His ad-33
.vancement follows the removal OF Mr..
Allen Miller from Nsw@Yors to Baltt-
more and gives him an important ana
lucrative position with the company Mr..
Eruce Is only about twenty-five years
OF age and has been iu New York only
q yea. or SO. He Is quite well known
here, where he lived with his Parents
until Eoiug North. ~ -; 49,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
IN A TANGLE
Closer Relations With Cuba Seen
Highly improbable.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The unex-
pected turn in the Cuban treaty negotia-
tons at Havana has greatly surprised
the officials here who had every reason
to believe from Minister Sauiers reports
that the treaty was practically an ac-
conplished fact.
Now that it is to be thrown into the
House Of Representatives at Havana.
with a nationalist majority supposed to
be hostile to the establishment Of closer
relations with the United States. ii is
feared that the treaty is lost. for ii not
rejected outright. it is almost certain to
be amended so as TO make it unaccept-
able to the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
qua % AGAlNT 4 iTATlONs.

To guard against limitations of our
celebrated Budweiser, bottled beer. which
have again entered the market. either
under same name or similarity of the
label. we beg to inform our patrons
and the public that all corlss used for
Budweiser are branded .Budweiser.,.
Anheuser-B Busch Brewing Association.
Orders promptly filled by Jos. Sturnpf,
manager. Anheuser-Busch Branch. Rich
Ynnnd. .Ya. -z9.aa6
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
Buried BY THE DAUGHTERS
Unusual Funeral In Chicago Where
OrIy Women Q a1ciated.
nv a ssociated Pres,

CHICAGO, ILL, December "a cere-
,nony unique among funeral services was
performed at Rockhill to-day when the
body of a woman was laid to rest by
IA rrv OF her women friends. A woman
said the prayer. a woman spoke the
words of the eulosy and woman con-
signed the body dust to dust. Only one