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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
THE PRESIDENT
ON The WAY HOME.
Journey without Special Incident
Mississippi Bears Democratic, He
Snxs. aud Took to the woods.

| ASHEvILLE, n. c.. November -z0.-The
Presidents homeward journey to-day
was without special incident. The ride
across the mountains over the Southern
road was made in fast time. the train
stopped only to change crews and en-
gines. lis coming was generally I'M
heralded, but there was q small crowd at
almost every station. Several times Inc
train was cheered as 1t swept by AT
Chattanooga, the President received
telegram from Newport, Tenn, saying
that the school-chiIdren would turn out
10 see him. BY his direction the train
was slowed down when that place was
reached. About 200 little ones, with flags
in their hands were Lined up along the
track. The President stood on the reai
,latforn. and waved his nand and hat To
them.
AT Stevenson. Ala. early this morning,
about fifty children gathered around his
car. and begged the porter to let lhem
see the President. The President, VINO
had just gotten up. heard their cries ana
rather than 6isappont the little ones
stepped to the door in his stocking leet
and said, Good morning.
Just as the train drew out at OlteWah
junction. where the train stopped for
water, a tail, raw-boned mountaineer en-
goced the President In conversation. The
Tennessean remarked that the bears IN
Mississippi had proved TOO wild for the
President Perhaps they were Demo-
cratic bears and took to the WOODS upon
nv arrival replied the President. sIn!!-
ing.
NO SPEECH AT ASHEVILLE.
President Rooseve!t's special train ar
rived here at 6:10 tonight. ana lett hlteei
minutes later. The President made no
formal speech. but shook hands with
number of citizens.
Superintendent Loyal, of the Ashevilie
Division of the Southern railway, took
charge of the train from Asheville to
Salisbury, and unusual precautions were
taken to ensure safe trip over the
mountains.
GREETING AT CHATTANOOGA.
CHATTANOOGA. TENN. November
o0.-The special train bearing President
Roosevelt and party arrived in this city
at $50 this morning. a large crowd Oh
citizens greeted the President.
ROUGH RIDER "REMINISCENCES.
KNOXVILLE, TENN. November 20
President Roosevelts special train reacH-
ed here at l o'clock this afternoon. ana
the President and his party were wetcom-
Cd at the Southern passenger station by
several hundred people. One of the nrst
persons TO greet fIeSi"ei4t e"9 " %
Elizabeth Anderson. Of this city, sister
of Governor Broadly, Of Arizona Terri
tory. Governor Broadly was lieutenant
colonel Of the Rough Riders when the
President was colonel. Mr.. Roosevelt
was much gratifled at meeting the lady,
and spoke feelingly Of his army assocla-
ton with Governor Broadly. The stop
here was of only 1--WE ninutes-just long
enough TO change engines. The train -
scheduled to reach Asheviile at 5:lo
O'Clock. and a five-minute stop Will be
made there. 1t will reach Washington
at o'clock Friday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
THE "sPEAK EASY" WAS
A MAN; NOT A BAR.
Laushab1c Incident In Lancaster
County-NIrs. Hackney's Case
Bud RusseIHs Condition.

HEATHSvILLE. VA, November 2o--
c;ais-Monday was Lancaster court
day. "A very small crowd was in attend
ance~ and the court was occupied for the
most part with trifing matters.
. A very laughable little incident hap
pened before the grand jury. Mr.. Corn
wall. the county jailer, was reported TO
have said there was a "speakeasy' being
run on the courthouse grounds In the
Lancaster Courthouse village. Mr. Nc
kenney,a merchant in the town, has a
very soft and modest way of talking. Mr..
Cornwall. when summoned before the
jury and questioned as to the existence
Of a speakeasy, answ cred: Yes. my
lads" (for he is a genuine 1rishman) Il
did say there was a speakeasy and one
I wish you would close. mean Mr.. Nc
Kenney over here"
On Tuesday. the case Of Mrs. Hackney.
who has been granted new trial for an
assault she made upon her little daugh-
ter, was given another hearing. in the
Lancaster County Court. The woman
was fired $500 and sentenced to six
months Imprisonment at a previous term
of the court. and no little interest is felt
as to the result of the second trial.
Your correspondent got names mixed in
reporting the accidental shooting affair
that occurred near Reedville. In this
county. 1T was Bud Busseils and not
Suuires that Mr.. Albert Morris shot, while
they were hunting birds together. And
though the shot have been gotten out.
there is some danger of erysipelas set
ting in, and Bussellss condition is much
more serious than at first was thought
Mr. Morris. who is our richest citizen. Ia
sparing nothing that may prove helpful
to Mr.. Bussels. Mr.. Morris has been SO
disturbed indeed over the affair that HIS
relatives and friends fear he may have
spell Of nervous prostration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
CHURCH HILL LOTS SOLD.
other Transaction. Through
THOMPSON Brown Agency.

The peremptory sale of fifteen Church
Hill lots at rhirty-fourth and NJ Streets
by J. Thompson Brown & Co. yesterday
afternoon, was fairly attended. and nine
OF the lots were sold. The auct!oneers'
as advertised. Knocked each lot 10 the
highest bidder without limit or reserve.
and II was long after dark before they
ceased crying the property.
The prices ranged from 81 tc 500 per
foot. and the purchasers were Messrs. A.
w, Blake, l.. F., New, ". w. Lotsey, u.
p. Jones, w " Tyler. A. B. Hubbard,
some of whom intend building at once.
TIE remaining six lots will be held at
private sale.
Messrs Brown 6 Co. closed on yester-
dav. n. private sale. a house. and lot on
tho Petersburg electric Inc to ]. L. Lee
Mt SEQ: lots on Washington street to VIII
lie Davis. at IS per foot. and lot on FLOYD
avenue. near Home Place, to j. ?. Dill.
lard. at $3.50 per foot. Mr.. billiard is 81
ready al work on his residence, and mas
lust completed four others in this inme-
diate locality. all OF which have been sold
and occupied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
RICHARD CLARKE FATALLY HURT.

Popular Yorns Northumberland
Nan Terribly fniered II. II Runaway.
EEATI5svILLE VA. November 20
iSpeciaI.J-At Rrotns store, in this coun-
ty, on Monday. occurred one of the sad
dest and most shocking accidents that
have ever occurred In northumberland.
Mr.. Allen Clarke is one of the most pros
porous farmers OF Wicom!co. and he
has several hard-working, industrious
boys On Monday his oldest son. Rich
ard, was.on the road in the wagon, whers
the horses took fright. from some I'M
known cause, and became rnmanageable.
Richardnwas thrown from the veficle
and the4 massive wheels passed over his
neck. II
The young man was taken to nearby
house, and DR.. Harding Immediately sent
for. Clarke's friends fear he Is beyond
skill oflcdoctor's art. Paralyzed in the
lower half Of his body. and semi-cor.-
scious, Clarke lies to-day with but a few
chances for life. The young man Is only
II years of age and was full of promise.
No more popular boy lived within the
bounds Of the county.
The horses, after Clark was injured.
ran more than hundred yards before
they jaipmed the pole Into a giant eak.
srla shing the pole int q thousand splin-
ters andshringing the animals to q stand.
The doctors attending the young man.
declare there IS no possible hope for hin.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
A LITTLE GIRL MISSING.
Disappearance of Lula Virginia JOY
ner from Dicwiddic County.

SUFFOLK. VA. Nov. 2o.-Lula Virginia
Joyner, beautiful little girl, five years
old, is believed to have been kidnapped
from the home of her mother. Mrs. Ida
Joyner widow. near Church Road.
Dinwiddie county, Va. The child was last
seen about II o'clock Monday morning IN
the yard. Thirty minutes later Lula was
missed.
The neighbors formed searching party
and with lanterns and torches searched
high and low through the surrounding
forests and swanlps for many miles HUI
ricane Branch took his bloodhound TT
ger" but Notwithstanding that the dos
was given scent from the girls garments,
he could not take the traii from the yard
This strengthens the kidnapping theory
For fear that Tiger might harm the
child, he was worked with long rope.
Hurricane Branch said last night ne
believes, from clew. that the girl was
taken to Richmond. The child mas
long, fair hair that curls. dark blue eyes,
and a nose inclined to fairness Her moth.
er is nearly frenzied by suspense
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
until to-
THE HOUSE.

Speaker Ryan raped the house to order
at noon and Rev. J. P. Smith, u. y.
again offered prayer.
The reading of the journal having been
dispensed with, the committee for courts
of justice, reported house bill NO.
25 with the recommendation that 1t
pass.
The house passed joint resolution
grouping the judicial circuits OF the state
in groups or sections, as method OF as
signing the judges of the twenty-four
circuits to terms OF two, four, six ane
eight years Mr.. Southall was d.
rected to report the resolution to the
senate. The judges are classified into
four groups, none of the six circuits In
any group being contiguous. and each
group will be placed in an envelope.
These envelopes viii! be numbered l, :,
s and T. One shall be drawn and all the
circuit judges embraced therein get two
year terms, all in envelope marked z
four years; all in envelope marked 3. six
years, and all in envelope marked 4.
eight years The drawing is to be made
by the speaker and the president of the
senate. The drawing is made special
order for Nov. IS. y
BILLS INTRODUCED.
These bills were introduced and re-
ferred:
BY Mr. Gent: An act for working and
keeping in repair the roads and bridges
Of Russell county ands} for borrowing
money for that purposenby an issue OF
bonds of the county toe the amount of
100000. %
BY Mr. Leake: An act declaring the
boundary lines of lots OF tracts of land
in the State Of Eirginiasto DO lawful
fence.
These bills were ordered to their en-
Srossnlent and third readings:
House bill providing mileage to the
members of the General Assembly, clerks.
officers. and pages of same for attend
ing the reconvening Of the General AS
sembly in the city Of Richmond, on the
18th day of November. 1902.
House bill for the relief Of any county
or city treasurer who has lost the school
warrant issued to any county or city
treasurer. and to authorize the Auditor of
Public Accounts to credit the said trea-
surer with the amount of such lost school
warrant
House bill to regulate the running Of
automobiles. ocomobiles, and other vehi-
c.es and conveyances whose motive power
is othe; than animals. and motor bicycles
and tricycles along or over the pubic
highways of the State. and the avenues.
streets. and alleys of the cities.
The House thereupon adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
THAT BUSTED SEWER
TT WILL BE CONSIDERED BY COM
MON COUNCIL TONIGHT.
A SPECIAL MEETING CALLED.
An Appropriation to Repair tho
Sewer VIII BE Probably Railroad
ed Through the Body-Thc City
Engineer Will Do What He Can,
in the Meantime.
A SPECIAL MEETING CALLED.
An Appropriation to Repair shc
in the Meantime.

The Street Committee lost some time
getting together yesterday afternoon. bur
with a busted sewer playing havoc
with private property. as reported pc
hind them, they did not consume many
minutes, after obtaining quorum, In
adopting a line of action.
President Sol L. B!oomberg, OF the
Common Council and City Attorney Pol
lard met with the committee.
The broken sewer at Thirty-hrst and
Broad streets was the raging subject up
for consideration. Like time and the
tide, it was reported to be waiting on
no man, and the Street Committee adopt
ed the pace set by it.
The committee recommended the call
ing of a special meeting of Common Coun-
Gil and the appropriation of $1,000 for the
repair of the sewer.
In the mean time the City Engineer
was instructed to afford such temporary
relief as was in his power.
President B!oon,berg Immediately issued
a call for the Common Council to meet
in special session at 1880 tonight, and
Sergeant-at-Arms George c. Ruskell was
soon busy dispensing the summonses to
the various me-lDerS
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5 66,t45 81

SO that the free surplus would be $780,
6l5.34, and not the sum Of about $353, OO0 a
is confidently hoped by some sanguine
friends.
The correctness of these figures and
estimates can be ascertained by any one
on application to the auditor Of public ac-
counts and the treasurer of the State
It is submitted that balance of $4,000
is not more than enough to enable the
State to run on its current revenue and
current expenses. The foregoing has been
upon the assumption that hereafter the
revenues of the State will be sufficient to
meet the expenses of the State as admin
istered under the provisions Of the new
constitution. notwithstanding the reduc-
ton in the tax rate of ten cents on the
hundred dollars.
AS TO THE FUTURE.
Whether the revenues OF the State will
be sufficient TO meet the expenses is pure
ly coniaciurai. l. have never seen one
man familiar with the situation who will
hazard a definite opinion. The reduction
in the rate Of taxation is not in my mum
BILE Judgment. met by the increased rcve-
nues derived from taxation on corpora
lions. The eleemosynary institutions IN
the future will need continual increasing
appropriations. The most sanguine hope
that the revenues Of the State may, not
witnstanding the reduction in the tax
rate, meet the expenses: those who are
not SO sanguine apprehend difficulty. II
anyone thinks that the tax rate in future
is going to be Increased they mistake the
temper of the people. There is but one
subject, in my opinion. that they would
agree to-that is for the Confederate ZEN
sions, but they do not propose to allow
the Confederate pension list to be used as
an excuse for the increased tax. The $780,
600 can be given to the Confederate pen
sioner and the tax not increased ii we are
economical, and have the power. If how
ever, the constitutional convention has
limited the legislature TO S1S5,OO0 out Of the
general revenue, and permitted it to sup
plement that sum by special levy, we
should know 1t and know 1t from some
authoritative source i. therefore, move
The adoption Of the resolution ! have just
offered.
The resolution was adopted as offered
Mr.. McIlWaine saying that he, too. de-
sired the opinion of the Acknowledgement
though he did not concur In al the con-
illusions OF Senator NTickhan.
Mr. Mc1lwaine requested that the two
resolutions which he presented Wedncs-
1day-one IN relation to special tax OF Ave
cents for pension purposes, and the Other
in relation !. to the. amendments to thu
constitution-go over until to-day
This wasSa greed to- - u
Z. A Joint resolution relating to the cleo
ation OF judges. passed by the house, wa!
communicated to the senate and was re
ferred to the committee on privileges AM
elections.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
George w. Dfx,x Case.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. November d.
SpeciaLl-Letter-carrie George ". Dix.
who has been in Jail for several days past
awaiting the action CT the grand jury on
the charge OF embezzlirg the sum OF 1881
from Osceola Tribe. Independent otder Oh
Red Men. of which he was formerly trea--.
urer. was released yesterday afternoon
on $1,000 realty bond.
Saturday next the Episcopal High
School foot ball team will play game
with the team representing Locust Dale
Academy. of Cu!peper county. The game
win be played on the grounds OF the home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21

bers Of the legislatures financial commit
tee. viewed the exposition site. They
came down from Richmond. passing
Jamestown Island the site of the hrst
settlement of the English in America
which the exposition will commemorate.
and viewed the prospect OF the site,
roads. bay, and ocean, from the hotei
observatory. The legislators were greatly
impressed. The party came to Norfolk
for luncheon. General Lee spoke on the
exposition. The party returned to Rlch-
mond tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
NEW COMPANY CHARTERED.
Concern Forms
IN Dnn1 in Painters Supplies.

;Q to Deal in Painters Supplies.
The I.oiherrnuth-A ABRAMS Company was
chartered in the law ard equity court yes
terdav afternoon by Judge Minor. The
Gonna ny, Is formed for the purpose OF
dealing in builders and painters sup
| plies The stock is to be from 5000 to
/ SIS oGo.
+ The officers are as follows: L. L. Lieber-
muth. president: Alfred Adams. secre--
etarv: r. A. Bnswanger. treasurer: who.
!, with Page B. Smith and Roscoe G. Nell
son. are to constitute the board of direc-
!, tors.
In the case Of Martin vs.. the Richmond
Traction Company. which was on trial
yesterday and the dayu preceding. the
jury failed to agree, and was adjourned
bower until this morning. at II clock.
The case is for. the killing of the hus-
band of the plaintiff, and $1,000 is being
asked for. So
The character Of the American Ether
Company was increased. upon petition.
Isy Yesterday. to the Law and Equity Court
lifrom 100000 to 500 500.
r c. l.. and II L. Denoon qualified as
}fexecutors of Daniel Denoon in the Chan
fcory Court yesterday. The estate is
allied at $4,000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
As.Gnaptsr OF Accidents.

CHATHAM. va. Nov. -o.-tsneclaLl-
News raaa!yca here this morning ard last
night tell OF several painful accidents In
tle surrounding neighborhood Wednesday
afternoon,
J. n. Barker, near Ronda. had tr-n AM
gers and. a thumb shot from his left hand
]. BY accidental sdischarg rye of a. shotgun and
/ very painful wound afflicted insthe palm
OF his right hand by gun In rebound.
Jesse. tho two-year-old son OF N. w.
Moses, had one elbow dislocated by . fall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
VIEWED EXPOSITION SITE.

omccrs and LcpisIntors Preparing
:c- RAG Great Virginia Exposition.
y POLK. VA November 2o,-{spe-
raIi-0n this wellnie}a perfect day the
nrasf3e1t, General Fitzhugh Lee. and
lis subordinate of GERS OF tie Jamestown
gza5saton Company. together with mem
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
John EHler Dead.

BLUEFIELD, W. VA. November 90.
(special.)-John Enler. one OF the most
prominent citizens of Mcdowell county.
is dead. He had been in failing health
for several years and had spent. some
time in the hospitals of the East. but to
no avail. He had been sheriff Of Nc
Dowell county and a political leader of
local note He was about IS years OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
DOMESTICATiNG ITSELF.
Leather Trust Pays Some Dig Char
ter Fees to North Carolina,

teE NSSS " .soA$AA 49, 49, AAA~'
RALEIGH. N. c., November 20.-tSpe-
aLl-The United States Leather Com
pant, commonly known as the Leather
Trust, to-day domesticated Itself IN
North Carolina by paying n 500 fee on it's
s125G co,0t0 capital. It's headquarters III
North Carolina will be at Bryson City.
Swain county. which county 1t will also
pay $500 It is the largest corporation
which has yet domesticated Itself In
North Carolina. This State DID not pro-
vide fora greater tax than that on 81. ooO.-
CO. SO this corporation only pays on that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The bill introduced the House by
Mr.. S. wilkins Mathews,+of Accosnac, u
few days ago was not Intended to i'm
pose a tax upon merry5go-rounds. but
to remove a tax already, provided. SO far
as the same relates to- Accomac. The
people of the Eastern Shore evidently
want merry go-rourd, save in the mat
ter OF representatives in the General
Assembly. They appear5to be entirely
satisfied with Senator LIE Cato and Dee
gate Mathews. and no county is more
efficiently represented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
Hand aintcd
China.

We have opened handsome
line of Hand-Painted China, IN
the choicest shapes and decora-
tons, in Vases. Toasting Cob
lets, Salad Bowls, Sugars and
Creams, and Cups and Saucers.
Every articlesis a perfect piece OF
workmanship. and especially
suitable Tor Wedding Presents.
Special Sale Of Dinner
Sets for This Week.
A large assortment. ranging
from $3.50 to SI5o- A grand
chance for any one needing a
Dinner Set.
We call especial attention to
our large line of open stock DIM
ner Ware in Haviland,s French
and German China.
The {. B. TAYLOR Co.
1O11 East Main Street.
8 East Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
Chairman Eoaz, of the House Finance

; Chairman, Eoaz. of the House Finance
Committee. and Delegate Jennings, Of
iLynchburg. and Bowman of Roanoke.
members of the same committee. did not
60 to Sewell's Point with the James
town exposition officials and the other
members of the joint committee. Senator
Wickhar,, chairman of the Senate
Finance Committee and Senators Clayton
and Shackefford were not Of the party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
EDMUND RUFF!N's. SALE.
transfers His Fine Stock Farm tc
waa1tbv IIlfnois Man

wealthy Illinois Man.
I OLD CHURCH. VA. November 20
S (special.) -Edmund Ruff1h has recently
sold to Dr.. Robert D. sheffard. Of ILL.,
nois, his valuable stock farm on the
= amunkey river. The sale includes the
ha nd some herd OF Aberdeen Angus cat;
4 tle DR.. Sheffard will enlarge the herd
! and make 1t one Of thes most valuable
sin the State. Mr.. Rufi1n will continue
'for some months yet andtwill fatten this
T winter eco beef cattle with the crops now
on the farm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
ARTIFICIAL ISLAND.
,,,,,s TO NE 4 FEATURE OF THE
PRECAUTIONARY.
ZIG APPROPRIATION ASKED.
ANGER, of the Expedition Hone to
,.c, 100000 from the Lesi.ia-
.1rc-rropose Telephone pcai-
uumors About Its scope.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. November 20
.s-,rsl Orc Of the features Of the
,.-.siown Teri Centennial in 1867. already
ed cpon, is large island attraction
III ala be buiit in WilIoughhy. opposite
~. Sac Just selected al sewelI's Point.
p, proposed to make this island the
-es. beautiful creation Of the kind ever
pca II Will be built on piles and
-r-.syl by buikheads and hreakwa;er..
lral I'itz Lee and Secretary G. 7.
-8 Cf the Exposition Company.
,r, aec5mpanicd The members Of TIC
, INC committee here from Richmond
expressed themselves 3s satisfied
.,, LEGISLATURE will appropriate $780,
.s she Ter-Ceptennial, and also $4,000
trg..ia exhibit at the St. Louis
ADDITION 10 the joint Finance Com
-,-,., {, larEe number OF Senators and
n.,- es and prominent men OF Rich
-,s- 4mc down to-day as guests Of the
r,.-sva Committee CT the Exposition
.s,-aa..y, 10 inspect the site just acQuic-
= the big show. A special car
r zl the visitors. and special boat
,. ttsm from Old Point 10 Sewel s
n After dinner in Norfolk, the party
all. -aa 10 Richmond tonight.
THE TELEPHONE. DEAL.
.--rguCoI7lent OF a proposed deal in
.ererh5-e circles has been made here and
is sxrtirg much interest IN view Of the
fe-r iaat the proposition includes an un-
-a~r-t md system for this city and Hamp-
"a and the consideration Of several
Inns a business with increased capital
--s seGl!tics.
~H lines mentioned in the deal are the
r'5s paa}e Telephone Company, the Tide
ra:a- Telephone Company. and others.
.. en will consolidate with another COM
rams that is to put out 100000 capital
s5aE h addition to the capital stock Of
Ne ubine3 companies. and establish 4
,,.r-hcae system connecting Newport
%sas Hampton, Phoebus. and possibly
III a0oud and q cable to Norfolk. The
-a-rFai les already mentioned penetrate
sstcrf Norfolk, Mathews Nansemond
4-f York counties. II the proposition goes
hoaEh il Will constitute the largest tele-
rr7rs interest in the State.
.c1ording to The statement made by
rr.u'e who claim to know Of the deal.
ha latest equipment will be placed all
,ear the entire system. and iron poles
oG be used between this place and York
town The promoters Of The enterprise
a-e sid TO have sufficient capital TO carry
through the deal 1t is stated that they
an, merely seeking the privileges of es-
tai fishing the plant and system. and are
Mt trying at all to interest outside capt.
tai