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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-28
AUTOS SPEED LIMIT
MAY BE INCREASED
Victory Won by Chaffeurs
in Albany.
Millionaire AutomObilists May Soon Be
Free 70 Drive Machines at a
Twenty Mile -an-HouT Rate.

ALBANY, Feb. 2s.-Millionaire aUtomO-
biIists won a victory in the senate yes
tsrday when the Cocks bill limiting the
speed Of their vehicles was recommitted
with orders 10 increase from fifteen to
twenty miles the rate at which they may
be driven along country roads.
Senator Cocks is now fearful that his
bill is practically dead. When the bill
was reached Senator's Grady and TrainOr
pleaded that IL should be laid aside until
Chairman Bracket. Of the judiciary Com
mittee, which reported the bill, returned
to town.
This provoked Senator Cocks to exclaim.
This Is simply a plot 10 kin the bill
You have already sought to make IL as
nearly useless as possible. / insist upon
immediate action"
YES put In Senator Trainor- I offer
an amendment increasing the speed limit
from fifteen to twenty miles along the
highways and providing that the eight
mile limit for cities and villages shall
not apply 10 unincorporated villages"
Senator Krum insisted Il was as much
of a crime 10 Kill a man with an auto
mobile In an unilcorpOrated village as
in an Incorporated village or city. The
TrainOr amendment was finally adopted.
The bill was recOmmitted, with instruc-
tiODs TO save the amendment.
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WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS
FROM CUBA IN MAY
Cabinet Discusses Early Evac-
uatiOn of the Island.
Treaties VIII Probably Be Ratified Be
tween Two Governments as Soon as
Palma Is InaUguTated President.

The evacuation Of the Island Of Cuba
and the turning over TO the Cuban officers
recently elected OF the control OF the
island, was discussed at great length by
the Cabinet at the session this morning
Secretary Root led the discussion.
which was prompted By the receipt Of a
telegram announcing the election OF a
number OF officials. May I was talked OF
as the date upon which President Palma
should be inaugurated, and Cuba should
have a government de facto. In the mean
time a treaty with Cuba must be drawn.
probably to be ratified Immediately the
Government becomes a reality None OF
the United States troops viii be with
drawn until after the treaty is ratified.
1t was stated at the conclusion OF the
Cabinet meeting that Secretary Root
would issue a statement regarding The
withdrawal of the troops He RENE iued
10 lUaeh with the President hOweyy md
did not make the statement. Aa he
meM' ers Of the Cabinet were present
viii -..e exception of Secretary shaw. ang
the JIhau discussion barred all else.
General Ell Torrance and the pension
committee Of the G. A. r., called on the
President after the Cabinet meeting
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SCHLEY CONTROVERSY ENDS
WITH COMMITTEE ACTION
By Vote Of 10 Refuses 10 Bring Up he Resolution Of
Thanks BY Congress

The House today Pased a resolution. in
troduced by Mr.. Wat-on tRep.. IudJ, pro
viding for the printing Of TIE papers in
the Schley case. Il vi contain the testi-
mony OF the SchIey Court OF Enquiry. the
opinion OF the court. and the dissenting
views Of Admiral Dewey. the appeal OF
Admiral Schley 20 the President, the re-
ply Of the Navy Department to this ap-
peal and the findings OF the President
Representative Nudd Of Maryland, in
the House Committee on Naval Affairs,
this morning moves that the committee
take away from the subcommittee the
consideration Of the resolution giving Ad-
miraI Schley the thanks OF Congress.
The motion was lost by a vote Of nine
to five. This Indicates that the resolu-
tion will probably die in the hands OF the
subcommittee.
Representative Foss (Rep.. UI.), chair
man of the committee, was absent. paired
with Representative Rixey Dem., va).
Mr. Vandiver Dem. No. was absent,
not paired Mr. Meyer Dem, La vot-
ed with the Republicans, and Mr.. Mudi
OF Maryland with the Democrats.
The Republicans who voted against re-
ieving the subcommittee or. in other
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The WIRES BADLY CRIPPLED.
TelegraPhic Communication Stin Slow
and Uncertain.

Washington still continues to be with
out adequate communication with the e-.t-
side world, The recent rains have pre-
vented the repair Of the wires which were
torn down by the heavy storm Of last
week, and telegraphic news has been re-
duced 10 an uncertain minimum
1t was stated this morning at the Offices
Of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pauy that they now had direct communi-
cation with New York. Chicago. Balti-
more. Pittsburg. Philadelphia. Cincinnati.
and St. Louis. but the wires were neces-
sarily working slowly The company IS
accepting business subject to delay"
The Postal Telegraph Company is also
accepting messages subject 70 delay"
They announce that communication with
the North can only be had with extreme
difficulty and by a roundabout way.
The Western wires Of both companies
are in a much better condition than the
Eastern lines. Communication with points
north Of Baltimore may. therefore. be
had in roundabout way. but the pro-
cess is slow and the Western wires are
Oyercrowded with the double work
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words, against bringing the Schley con
troversy before the House, we're Messrs
Dayton Of West Virginia. LoudenslagcI
Of New Jersey. Butler Of Pennsylvania
Bull Of Rhode Island, Watson Of L. llama,
Cousins Of Iowa. TayIer Of Ohio. Rlberts
Of Massachusetts. Mr.. Meyer Dem, s.s.J
voted With the Republicans.
The Democrats who voted on the other
side were Nessrs. Cummings Of New
York, Tate or Georgia, William Kitchen
OF North Carolina. Wheeler Of Kentucky
Mr- Mudd CT Maryland. Republican, vo,-
ed with them
Mr. Mudd then moved that the commit
tee report another resolution which he
presented, which eliminates the question
Of command at Santiago. and gives the
thanks Of Congress 20 Admiral ScRIey
and all those who participated with him.
The debate on the subject was al angry
one. but failed Of its purpose.
Mr.. Meyer moved TO postpone action
until March Is. and pending this motion,
a motion by Mr. Cummings 20 adJosg.u
was cLrTied by vote OF 9 20 5 Mr.. CUl.--
miHgs voting in the affirmative with the
Republicans. Mr.. Mudd in tie negative
With the Democrats.
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injuriously- II is the general custom. 1
believe, 10 exempt the churches from tax
alton ] do not know OF any movement
on foot 10 fight the bill, but think il viii
meet with opposition"
DR. Mackay-Smith, rector Of St Johns
Church, did not wish to discuss so I'm
portant a subject without further thought.
really do not care" he said this
morning, TO express my opinion on the
subject on such short notice"
Reason for the Bill.
The trainers Of the bill. in explaining
its necessity, state that one reason that
it gained favor was because Of the effect
II is expected TO have on sidewalk i'm
prOvemcnts.
The Commissioners, under whose sug-
gestiOn the measure wa drawn. say that
when the laying Of new sidewalks have
been ordered, the spe.e in front Of
churches and schools would be skipped
because the property was exempt from
special taxation. In this way the contiuu-
ity Of the sidewalk Improvement was
marred.
The Commissioners haG in mind when
they requested the passage Of the bill
the avoiding Of such breaks in the pave
ments.
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OPPOSE
CHURCH TAX BILL

The bill which provides that church
property shall be no longer exempt from
special taxation. is likely to meet with
considerable opposition from the clergy
Or. Teunis S. Hamlin. pastor Of the
Church OF the Covenant. said this morning
that he thought the measure unjust
1T is almost the universal custom not
TO tax church property" he said, for the
same reason that charitable and benevo-
lent institutions are not taxed. The gen
eral rule in such matters is that only
money making property is taxed. Church
property yields no income. In view Of
that fact, and Of the influences exerted by
the churches in the community I think
the measure an unjust one. ! have not
seen the bill yet and know OF 10 move
ment to contest IL, but ] should think il
would meet with general opposition
Dr.. StafoId's Views.
DR.. D. J. Stafford, pastor Of St. Pat
rick's Church. said:
4 believe II is true that church prop
erty is now generally exempt from taxa
tion. I know OF no opposition to the
present bill II is a matter that cones up
ever so often, and I suppose it will be
Defeated as usual I would hardly care
r. express an opinion without more
thought on the subject"
Dr. Randolph H. McKim, rector Of the
Church Of the Epiphany, declared this
morning:
The measure viii affect the churches
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Mr. Bailey Dem, Texas presented
the views Of the minority Of the commit
tee, signed by himself and Senators Pet
tus, Blackburn, Dubois, and Foster. It
dissents from so much Of the majority
reports as assert the power OF the Sen
ate to suspend a Senator and thus deprive
a State Of its vote; and from so much Of
il as describes the offences Of the two
Senators as Of different gravity; but ap-
proves the rest OF the report.
Still Further Views.
The views Of the minority as presented
by Mr. McC0mas, and signed by him, and
Senators Beyeridge and Pritchard we're
also read. It suggests that the punish
ment OF Mr.. IeLaurin be suspension for
five days and that Of Mr.. TiIlman suspen-
sion for twenty-one days.
Mr.. Pritchard adds to the views Of the
minority an observation that in his opin-
ion, the punishment already suffered by
Mr. MeLaurin is adequate to his offence.
Vote on the Resolution.
The vote was then taken on the resolu-
tion reported by the Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections and il was agreed 10,
yeas -, nays y, as follows:
Yeas-Aldrich, Allison. Bacon. Bailey.
Bard Bate, Berry. Blackburn, Burrows.
Carmack. Clark Of Montana. Clay, Cock
reI. CuIbersCn. CuIlom. Depew, Duling-
ham. Dolliver. Dubois. Elkins, Fairbanks,
Foraker, Foster Of Louisiana. Frye. Gal
linger, Gibson Hansbrough, Harris. Haw-
ley, Hoar, Kearns. Lodge, McCumber.
McEnery, Mcmillan, Mallory, Martin.
Mitchell. Money, Nelson. Patterson, Per
kins. Pettus, Plat Of Connecticut. Q1ar-
les, RawIins, Simmons, Stewart, Talimer-
TO, Te.ler, Turner. Vest. Warren and Wet
more-54
Nays -Beveridge, Clark Of Wyoming.
Deboe, Dietrich, Foster Of Washin, ton.
Kean, Kituedge. MeComas. Millard,
Pritchard, Proctor, Scott-l2-
Absent Burnham, Burton, Daniel, Dry
den. Gamble, Hale. Hanna. HeitfeId.
Jones Of Arkansas, Jones of Nevada
Mason. Morgan. Perrose. Platt Of New
York. Quay. Simon. Wellington Total. IT.
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AREA COVERED
BY THE transform
END OF THE STORM
IS NOW IN SIGHT

The storm which has moved
from the North Pacific Coast
to the upper Mississippi Val
ley is one Of the most remark
able atmospheric disturbances
that has ever been shown by
the weather map Of the United
I States.
at is remarkable on account
of its great magnitude. the ex-
tremely low barometer read
mgs, and the extensive area Of
heavy rain which attended it.
During Thursday and today
the barOmetric depression has
covered the entire United
States, and the barometer fell
to a minimum of 2S.6S inches
over eastern Iowa.
During the last three DAYS
the rain area has advanced
from the Pacific to the Atlantic
Coast and has extended from
British Columbia to the Gulf
of Mexico.
"Tbe outlook is that rain will
continue in showers until some
time tonight, followed Satur-
day by fair weather. There are
no present indications Of any
decided change in telupera-
ture. Prof Garriott. Oficial
Forecaster, Weather Bureau.
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SENATOR'S TYLLAAN AND 1lcLA URN ARE >
CENSURED FOR DLSORDERLY Y BEHA VTOR
Resolution RFed The Committee Pgs of
HnanA9a Cazsssa SoeneWB Is Called
His Woods Are WHh4auanThe l6Lauins Excused Voting

By vote of 81 to u the Senate today
adopted a resolution censuring Senators
Tillman and McLaurin Of South Carolina
for their disorderly behavior Of February
%. and declaring the resolution Of con-
tempt no longer In effect.
During the roll call, when the name Of
Mr.. Tillman was called he arose in his
seat and said with face red with anger:
"Nr. President: Among gentlemen an
apology for an offence committed under
the heat Of blood is usually considered
sufficient"
Sensation in galleries and on the
foor}.
Mr.. Keen CN. J)-AIr President AS
| the Senator from South Carolina has
again insuIted the Senate. / change my
vote from aye TO nay.
Danger of a Stampede.
For moment there appeared to be
danger Of stampede, Sad a reopening Of
the whole matter.
Mr.. McLaurin Is. c. was excused from
voting, as was his cousin. Mr. McLaurin
(Miss.)
His Words Withdrawn
Mr.. TilIman said: IF the words we're
offensive-they were not intended to be
SOL withdraw them"
Mr.. Platt (CCnnD said he had voted un-
der protest and he desired that fact 20 be
known after Mr. Tillman's wordy exhibi-
tion.
Mr. TuIman was finally allowed to with
draw his words.
New Rule Of Conduct.
Mr. Hoar CMass) presented an amend
ment TO the rules prohibiting in debate
any word or action directly or indirectly
that would be unbecoming the conduct Of
any Senator
Mr.. Burrows CRep- Mich), chairman Of
the Committee on Privileges and EIec-
tions. read the report OF the committee.
He said he was ordered by the committee
to report the action which should be
taken by the Senate ia regard 90 the mat
ter, including the following resolution:
Resolved. That IL IS the judgment OF
the Senate that the Senators from South
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Carolina (Tillman and McLaurin) for dis
orderly behavior and fragrant violation OF
the rules Of the Senate during the open
session Of the Senate on February p,
deserve the ce1sure OF the Senate, and
are hereby so censured for their breach
Of the privileges and dignity of this body;
and from and after the adoption OF this
resolution the order adjudging them to
be in contempt sAan be no longer IN force
and effect"
Full Account of Trouble.
The report OF the committe was then
read in extenso. It begins with a state
meut OF the controversy. quoting in full
the Official report in the record.
While the report was being read ex-
ception TO one statement in it was taken
by Mr.. Teller; but Mr. Foraker said that
if there was any error, it was because the
official reporters we're unable TO state
exactly what took place on that occa-
sion. Laughter
The committee expresses the opinion
that the legal effect OF adiudging the Sen
ators in contempt vas 10 suspend their
functions as Senators and that such a
punishment for disorderly behavior was
clearly within the power Of the Sen
ate; but the conclusion which the com
mittee had reached made it- unnecessary
to discuss that question.
CompaTisOl of Offenders.
Mr. McLaurin. the report says, did not
commence the encounter, but remained
at mis- desk and resisted the attack made
on him In other words, his offence was
confined to his unparIiamentary language.
for which he had unusual provoeation-
in the case Of Mr. TiIlman, the alter
cation was begun by him. He not only
made a charge without any proposal for
an investigation, but he discIaimed
knowledge Of any evidence TO establish il.
The committee IS OF opinion that the
public good and the dignity OF the Senate
VIII be best promoted and protected by
imposing on each Senator by a formal
vote the censure o. the Senate. and il
therefore recommends the adoption Of the
resolution reported by IT,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-28
REFEREE NAMED In
The PAVBRSHAM suit
Wife'S Attorney Takes First
Step in Case.
No Objection to Move Made by Hus-
bands Counsel-StTickest Secrecy
Being Observed in the Affair.

NEW YORK. Feb. 28.-The FIRST legal
steps in the suit for divorce brought by
Mrs. FaveTsham against her husband.
william Faversham. the actor, were tax
en- this morning when Abe HummeI. coun-
sci for Mrs. Fayersham. appeared before
Judge Bischohi in the Supreme Court.
and asked for the appointment Of a ref
cree 20 hear the evidence in the case.
Lawyer Hummel submitted the com
plant and the answer Of Mr.. Fayersham- 8
attorney 10 the court.
No opposition was made to the appoint
ment OF the referee, and he will be named
in Z few days
Absolute divorce is asked for on stau-
tory grounds.
Efforts 10 learn the name Of the CO.
respondent have so far proved fruitless.
as both sides are maintaining strict Sc
CTcCy.
The suit has been pending for some
time
Mrs. Favershams whereabouts are not
known. and all efforts 10 locate her
failed.
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ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Feb. 27.-The special
train bearing his royal Highness. Prince
Henry Of Prussia. and party, from Wash
ington, arrived here in q driving rain at
10:S5 this morning.
COmmREder Wainwright Superintendent
Of the Academy, was at the station to
greet the royal visitor
Cannon boOmed an admiraI's salute Of
twenty-One guns as the train stopped,
aHd a detachment OF cadets escorted the
party to the Academy
Those who accompanied the Prince and
his suite to Annapolis were: The German
Ambassador and officials of the Embassy:
Secretary OF the Navy Long. Senator Hale
and Representative Foss, chairmen Of the
Naval Committees; Assistant Secretary OF
War Sanger Third Assistant Secretary OF
State Peirce. Surgeon General Rixey. Ad-
mirals Bowles, Bradford. O'Nen. Endi-
colt. Kenney. and Terry; Judge Advocate
General Lemly; Captain Sigsbee. Com
mander Sutherland. and General Haywood
Of the Marine Corps.
Interested in Annapolis.
Although Annapolis is a small place as
compared 10 the other points on the tour
OF the Prince, yet from all appearances
he deemed what he saw today not the
least interesting sight Of his tour.
The building operations on the new
Academy are not yet completed. but
enough OF the magnificent new buildings
are constructed to give an idea Of the
whole.
The Prince today took the keenest in
terest in the buildings, and the plans for
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-28
PRINCE AND PARTY
VISIT ANNAPOLIS
TOdaY'S Programme
for Prince Henry

9:15 a m.-Departure Of the Prince
suite aud escort for Annapolis.
1870 a m.-Arrival at Annapolis.
II a, m.-Visit to Naval Academy
and inspection Of cadet battalion.
ll.3G a. m.-Inspection Of various
departments and new buildings OF
Academy
1870 p m--Luncheon at house Of
Commander Wainwright Superintend-
ent Of the Academy.
2 p. m.-Parade of. cadets in front
Of superintendent house.
2:S0 p. m.-Departure for Washing
ton.
p m--ATrivaI at Washington.
p. m.-Prince's farewell call upon
President Roosevelt.
p m.-Dinncr to Prince and suite
at German Embassy.
10p. m.-serenade 20 Prince by local
German societies.
1890 p. m--Departure Of Prince,
suite and escort on Western tour.
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RIOHING IN SPAIN
BREAKS OUT AFRESH
Trouble Today Near Toledo
and at AlbujOn.
TAX OFFICES DISMANTLED
Rioters Destroy Documents Of the 0ctroi
and Tear Down Telegraph Wires.
Mining Regions in Ferment and Great
Strike There Is Feared.

MADRID, Feb. 2s.-Strike troubles have
broken out afresh in some sections Of
Spain.
Rioters in the town Of Madidejes, near
Toledo. today, entered the tax Offices,
burned all documents of the Olice, and
tore down the telegraph wires,
A similar occurrence took place at
Albujon-
The mining regions Of the country are
in a Permanent as the result Of strike
agitation, and il Is feared that a gen
eral strike in these regions viii be de-
clared tomorrow
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This Applies to Autos.
SERENADE, RAIN Or SHINE.
Germans Not to Be Outdone by Weather
Tonight

Enthusiastic German citizens. eager to
pay honor 70 Prince Henry, today COM
pleted arrangements for the big torch
light procession and serenade which will
be held tonight.
The rain this morning threatened TO
prevent the event. but after a conference
this afternoon il was decided that the
soIgs shall be sung at the Embassy on
Massachusetts, Avenue. and local Teutons
given the chance 20 commemorate the
visit Of their feIlow-counryman as o-igi-
naIly intended Nothing but a heavy
downpour will prevent the programme
from being carried out
Participants in the exercises viii, ac-
cordiug to agreement, assemble at the
rathskeller. Eighth and f Streets north
west, at 7;2o o'clock this evening.
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future construction. as well as all the
drills and practical exercises shown him.
Despite the heavy wind and rain Of this
morning. a great multitude OF people
gathered at the railroad station, and all
points along the route to get a glimpse
Of the royal visitor.
Companies n and G, the two local com
panies of the First Regiment Maryland
National Guard, and twenty-five extra po-
licemen from Baltimore, held the immense
throng in check.
Saluted at the Academy.
The carriages containing the Prince
and his suite then proceeded down Col
Iege Avenue TO King George Street. and
thence through NO. 4 gate at the Academy
% the parade ground. where His Highness
was received by the heads Of departments
Of the institution and the battalion Of
cadets.
As the Princes carriage entered the
gate a national salute Of twenty-one guns
was fred
The cadet battalion then pasesd in re-
view, after which the Prince and suite,
accompanied by Superintendent Vain
wright and Commander CcIehan. made
tour Of inspection Of the several depart
ments OF the Academy, and also the new
buildings now under construction
Could Not Visit Capitol.
a Joint resolution was passed by the
Maryland Legislature today appointing
committee Of members OF the Senate and
(CoHuuuod on Second Pagc.)
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PURCHASE OF FRlAR LANDS.
Reported That President VIII Appoint a
Commission on the Subject.

A report was current tins morning that
President Roosevelt would appoint a com
mission TO go 10 Rome 20 negotiate for
the purchase by the United States Gov
ernment of the lriar lands in the Philip
riles.
It is said that the purchase price viii
be about IS .C00.Goe and that Governor
Taft OF the Philippines, and Bishop
OGorman viii be members Of the com
mission. No confirmation OF the report
could be obtained at the White House.
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CHILD'S FATAL DRINK OF WHISKY
She and Another Little One Swallow
Half a Pint.

SHENANDOAH, Pa, Feb. 2S-WhiIe
playing IN her home. Annie BegiIis. aged
five years, found pint of whisky yes
terday, and she and her companion. Jane
Bolis, drank Il. They we're soon after
ward found in a stupor, and doctors re-
susci,ated the Bolis child. but the other
died two hours after she had taken the
fatai draught.
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De VETS SON CAPTURED.
Big Fight Reported Between the British
and Beers.

LONDON. Feb. 2S.-An official dispatch
received at the War once today reports
a big fight yesterday between Colonel
Rymingtou's and CoIbing's column and a
force Of Boers
Mamie Botha. a Boer leader, was killed,
and thirty-hye dead we're left on the
ground.
One hundred horses were killed and coo
head Of cattle captured.
Among the prisoners taken were Cen
eral De Vets son and secretary, Gem
mandants Meyer and Truther, and several
Geld comets.
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Preachers say that repeal Of
church-taX exemption would be
unjust, and declare belief that
proposed measure will be de
feated
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Property of Mr.. warfeId.
RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.
1t Will Probably Be Reported TO the
House Tomorrow.

The House Committee on Rivers and
HarbOrs is still az work on the river and
harbOr appropriation bill. II was said
this afternoon that the bill will be IN
shape 10 report TO the House tomorrow
The members absolutely refuse 10 give
out any information concerning the bin