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The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-11-11
Baku Oil FielSs.

During the recent riots in the Baku
oil fields, LIT derricks burned, of
which 912 we're being proftably
worked, 366 were being bored or re-
paired, and 400 were Improbable.
There are still standing 1919 derricks,
OF which 5zo are profitable, 2S2 are .e-
ing bored or repaired and 412 are un-
profitable.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-11-11

It comes Just like finding money. The
company decided at its annual meet
Ing to invite me to take the position
OF one OF the managers. and | shall
soon go to the winter quarters OF the
show, to arrange to put 1t on the road
about the 1st Of May. Now any re-
marks may be made. pro or con. In
regard to my sanity, seer"
Well, ma swallowed something
crosswise down her Sunday throat,
and choked, and pa swatted her on
the back SO she would cough 1t up,
and when she could speak she said:
PA, do you have to wear tights, and
Jump through hoops on the back OF
a horse, and cut up didoes. at your
time of life? For II you do ! can
never live to witness any such per-
formance."
Pa was calm, and did not fly on the
handle, but he just said, kindly:
Mother, you have vague ideas of the
duties of the owners Of a circus. The
owners hire performers to do stunts,
and break their necks, while we man
age them, and take in the shekels
from the Reubens who come into town
on circus day. We proprietors touch
the button, and the actors and ami
mails do the rest. l shall be director
who directs, man who sets digni-
fed and pious example to the men and
women who adorn the profession,
coming as they do from all climes,
and your pa will be the guide, philos-
opher and friend of all who belong to
the grandest aggregation of talent
ever gathered under one canvas.
at one price of admission, and do not
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-11-11
Cargoes Of Bulbs.

Each of two steamers which re-
Gently left the Chinese port OF Annoy
for the United States carried so ton
of bulbs Of the sacred Chinese lily"
for the American market. They are
mostly narcissus bulbs.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1905-11-11
tcopyright by J. D. Bowies.)

The Bad Boy Begins Diary-Dad
Has Become Manager for Circus
The Bad Boy Expects to Curry
the Hyena and Do Stunts on the
Trapeze-Ma Says Pa Will ogle the
Circassian Beauty-Pa Buys Some
Circus Clothes and Lets His Whis-
kers Grow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
RAILROAD MEN
WILL STEP OUT
VANDERBILT ROADS CONTEM
PLATE MITIGATION OF AD-
MINIsTRATIVE FORCES.

New York, Jan. 1S.-Rumors that
have been in circulation a long time
concerning a REIMBURSEMENT of the ad-
ministration of the various Vanderbilt
roads have crystalized into definite
statement, says the Herald, that H. B.
Ledyard, president of the Michigan
Central Railroad Company, and Mel
vile E. ingalls,, president of the Cleve-
land. Cincinnati, Chicago and st.
Louis Railway Company. will resign
from their respective positions in the
near future.
While these changes do not por-
tend any financial plan, they indicate,
she Herald continues, unifcation of
the administrative forces of the New
York Central system. In fact, all the
Vanderbilt lines east of Chicago will
hereafter be directly administered
from the Grand Central station in
this city. An official announcement is
expected within a few days. William
H. Newman, head of the New York
Central, is mentioned as likely to also
assume the presidency of the Michi-
gan Central and the big Four"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
Fall River Operatives
Will Return to Work
Immediately
AT WAGES OFFERED
BY MANUFACTURERS AT TIME
STRIKE WAS DECLARED LAST
JULY-Loss TO CORPORATION
AND STRIKERS WILL AGGRE-
GATE 100000.


Boston, Jan. 1S.-The strike of the
cotton mill operatives at Fall River
was settled by conference to-day when
representatives of the operatives and
the manufacturers met under an ar
rangement made by Governor Doug
lass. BY the terms of settlement the
operatives will return to work imme-
diately under the reduction The
question of a margin between raw ma
terial and finished goods, which will
be required by the manufacturers, was
left to be adjusted by Governor Doug
lass.
The strike began last July, when
the manufacturers posted notices of a
twelve and one-half per cent. Teduc-
ton, and was the greatest disturbance
TO the cotton mill industry that the
United States has ever known. Over
twenty-five thousand operatives quit
work in the s5venty-one mills coll
trolled by the 33 corporations affect
ed, whose combined capital is $685.
600 900.
With 100000 spiudles shut down
during the strike the operatives lost
$150,000 weekly and the corporations
about $4,000. The aggregate losses
to date are estimated at fully S.
900 600.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
FRENCH CABINET
HAS RESIGNED
BUT MINISTERS WILL CARRY ON
THEIR FUNCTIONS UNTIL.
NEW CABINET is
FORMED.

Paris, Jan. 1S.-The Combes minis
try presented its resignation to Presi
dent Loubet at the Elysee Palace this
morning and the president accepted
it, but asked the ministers individual
ly to carry on their functions until q
new cabinet is formed NJ Loubet
will begin the consideration of tho
formation of a new cabinet this after
noon. He has summoned the presi
dent of the senate, NJ. Fallieres, and
the president of the chamber of depu
ties. Paul Doumer. to the Elysee fol
conferences. These conferences will
determine whom NJ. Loubet will invite
to form a ministry. NJ. Rouvier con
tinues to occupy first place, but his
chances are less certain than at first
owing to the belief that a Rouviel
cabinet would not last long on account
OF the internal divisions of the par
liamentary groups.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
on Invitation Of Chamber Of c0mnerce--VVH
Come Here to Inquiry into Freight Rate
Discrimination in and Out OfPenSac0Ea.
SESSIONS TO
BEGIN JAN. rs
WHEN BODY WILL HEAR ANY
MATTERS WHICH CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE OR CITIZENS OF
PENSACOLA DESIRE TO BRING
BEFORE THEM.

At the last meeting of the board OF
directors of the Chamber of Com
merce. the matter of discriminating
freight rates into and out of Pensacola
was discussed, and Secretary w. G.
Jones was directed by resolution to
invite the Railroad Commission Of
Florida to visit Pensacola for the pur-
pose of holding a session to inquire
into these rate matters and advise
Pensacola receivers and shippers their
rights under the laws of Florida and
regulations of the Commission.
Secretary Jones, on yesterday after
noon, received the following letter
from Hon. Jefferson B. Browne. Chair
man of the Commission, which explains
itself:
Railroad Commission, State of Florida,
Tallahassee, Jan. 16, 1905.
Mr., w. c. Jones, Secretary, Chamber
of Commerce, Pensacola, Fla:
Dear Sir-The Commissioners are in
receipt of yours of January 18th, adj
vising that the Chamber of Commerce,
by resolution invite the Commission to
hold Session at Pensacola at an early
date and in reply would state that the
Commissioners will be glad to comply
with the request of the Chamber of
Commerce, and will hold a session in
Pensacola, beginning January 18th, at
1920 a. m, at which time we will hear
any matters which the Chamber Of
Commerce or the citizens of Pensacola
desire to bring before US.
Please advise us if you viii provide
a place where the meeting may be
held.
We trust that you will give as much
publicity as possible to this meeting,
so that all persons having any COM
plant can come before us.
Very respectfully yours.
(Signed)
JEFFERSON B. BROWNE,
Chairman
Secretary Jones has advised Chair
man Browne that the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce will be placed
at the disposal of the Commission for
its session here. which prOffer will no
doubt be accepted by the Commission.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
Elias Woman Tells of
Her Rotations With
i. e. 9Eaff.
AGED MILLIONAIRE
RAINED WEALTH UPON HER DUR.
ING YEARS OF THEIR AC.
QUAINTANCE-AN EXTRAORDI.
NARY TALE OF SUDDEN ELEVA-
TON FROM VICIOUS SUR
ROUNDINGS

New York, Jan. 1S.-Hannah Elias.
the negress whom aged John R. Plat
is suing to compel her to return $685.
600 which he claims she extorted from
him during an acquaintance of twenty
years, to-day told the story of her
life before Justice German in the SUI
preme court. 1t was an extraordinary
tale of sudden elevation from the low
est and most vicious surroundings to
a position of affluence, where money
was literally rained upon her, and
where she had everything that great
wealth could provide.
She declared she had nothing to con-
ceal and insisted that every dollar
that Platt gave her had been given
voluntarily. How much money Plat
gave her she could not say, even APP
proXimately, as she never kept any
account of his gifts, which were made
in large sums and at frequent inter
walls during their entire acquaintance
Plat Was Generous.
Mr.. Plat was very generous at first
she said. but became mo- so after
the death of his wife in 1898. She
said the old man had always been
very kind TO her but that he was even
more tendey after the death of his
wife and slowed her many little at.
tentions that had been lacking before
Six months after his wifes death
according to the witness, he gave
her his wife's pocketbook and watch
She Identified these articles when they
were presented by her counsel. *
Senator Black Mrs. Elias apparently
made no attempt to cover the details
of her early life and when asked by
counsel she admitted. readily that
while living in Philadelphia, she had
served one term in prison for larceny
and after coming to this city served
another for disorderly conduct.
Many witnesses, among them law.
yers, testified how freely she had
spent the money given her Much OF
1t, she stated, had been invested &C.
cording to Mr.. Platt's advice.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19

FOR CHINESE
FIVE PROVIDED AT CALIFORNIA
STATE UNIVERSITY BY HIS
EXcELLENcY SHENG. ?

Berkeley, Cal, Jan. 1S.-His Excel
lency Sheng, has been induced by Pro-
feSsOT John Fryer, of the department
of Oriental languages at the state uni
versity to provide five scholarships for
sity.
The first installment of the funds
has been received by Professor Fryer
and four of the five Chinese students
have been selected as beneficiaries OF
their distinguished countrymen's lib
erality. The students chosen are later
to be supplied with employment in
China. This is the first instance on
record, according to Professor Fryer,
that scholarships have been given by
a Chinese official to the students OF
any American or European university.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
PROSPERITY IN
SOUTH AMERICA
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
ENTERPRISES REPRESENTING
MILLIONS ORGANIZED
IN CHILE.

New York. jan 1S.-During last
year. says a Herald dispatch from
Valparaiso dc Chile, fifty-nine agri
cultural and nitrate banking compa
nies have been incorporated with a
total capital of S30,000,000. Seven
foreign concerns, with $S,000,000 cap
ital. were also formed
Commercial and industrial enter
prises of all kinds, representing hun
dreds of millions, continue to be or
ganized. Nitrate exports and customs
receipts show large increases.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19

sharp chase by the police.
The baker had disregarded frequent
ness. When the janitor fell over the
basket to-day he decided to have the
warnings not to leave the basket in
the hallway, where any one passing
through would fall over it in the dark
matter settled. The quarrel followed
and TolOriellO and his niece went to
the janitor's assistance. When Ferra-
ri was captured a few minutes later
and brought back to the tenement
house for Identification the officers and
their prisoner were surrounded by an
angry mob and the policemen had to
fight their way out.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
italian Murderer Saved
BY Police from Angry Mob

New York, Jan. 1S.-The custom Of
an Italian baker TO leave his heavy
delivery basket in the dark hallway Of
an east side tenement while he le-
Iivered his wares through the house,
to-day resulted in a quarrel in whicn
ParqUale Toloriello. aged 40, was kill
ed and his niece, Mrs. Maria Toloriel-
10, aged so. so badly wounded that she
probably will not recover. Both vic
Tins were stabbed. Mrs. TolOriellO
identified the baker, Sevatore Ferrari.
as the man who killed her uncle and
caused her own injuries. He was cap
tured a few minutes after a short,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
MADAME HUMBERT
is SERIOUSLY ILL
NOTED FRENCH sWINDLER SUI
FERING FROM INFLUENZA.
EXPECTS RELEASE.

New York, Jan. 1S.-Madame Hum.
bert, convicted of swindling, after a
sensational expose, is seriously i'll
from influenza, cables the Heralds
correspondent at Rennes, France.
Nevertheless, she manifested great
10y upon learning that NJ Combes s
ministry has resigned and declared
the minister of Justice had quit none
too soon.
81 shall now obtain my release" she
said "for / am innocent. 1t is al
through Nj. Vale that l am kept IN
prison"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19

haus's election seemed assured before
the session was held.
Immediately after the second ballot
which resulted as follows, the joint
session adjourned until tomorrow,
when the balloting will be resumed at
noon: Niedringhaus IS, CockreH .S3,
Kerens z, Pettijohn l.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
Coming Convention OF
Bankers and Cotton Men

New Orleans, Jan. 1S.-FromAwhat at
first looked to be a convention of mod
crate size, the convention of the South
ern Cotton Growers Protective Ass0-
citation at New Orleans Ianua-v p.
% and 20, promises TO be mere than
double original estimates and Pres.-
dent Harvie Jordan has written the
New Orleans Progressive Union that
he anticipates from 700 to 500 dele
gates, composed of farmers. merchants
and bankers from every section Of the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19

South For this reason it is likely thai
the plan to hold the convention in tho
assembly hall of the Progressive Union
viii have to be abandoned for this hall
viii seat only about $50 Arrange
ments are now being made to secure (
larger auditorium and it is prObablC
that Washington Artillery Hall onlE
some five blocks from Canal street.
will be selected. This viii hold somG
1900 or more and has ample commit
tee room facilities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
Charges of Improperly
In Republican Campaigns

much freedom the names of President
Roosevelt, Judge Parker and Chair
man CorteIyou, and again related the
allegation that Chairman Cortelyou had
used information secured by him IS
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor, to
secure money from the trusts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
Woman Assisted i'm the
Colorado Election Frauds

dozens of fraudulent registration
sheets and received pay from him for
so doing. Mrs. Shaw has been in GUS
tOdy since the grand jury began IL
vestigating the election frauds and the
deposition was taken in order to Sc
cure her freedom.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
SAN FRANCISCO
Man KNIGHTED
HONOR CONFERRED UPON DAN
isH CONSUL BY KING CHRIS
TIAN, OF DENMARK.

San Francisco. Jan. 1S.-King Chris
tian. of Denmark, has conferred the
title of knight upon H. H. Birkholm,
a San Franciscan, who for ten years
has represented the Danish govern
ment as consul general TO California,
Oregon and Washington. The rank of
knighthood is one of distinct honor So
cially in Denmark
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
BRITISH STEAMER
CAPTURED BY JAPS

Toxic. Jan. IS.-The Japanese cap
tured the British steamer Bawtry IN
Tsu Straits yesterday. The vessel was
carrying shipbuilding materials, ETC.,
from a German port to Vladivostock.
She was taken to Sasebo. Another
steamer capture is reported, but
there are no details.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
MANY THOUSAND GERMAN
MINERS ARE ON STRIKE

Essen, Germany, Jan. 18.-The exact
number of strikers reported by the
government mine Office this morning
was 1883. The government COM
missioners are active in their endeav-
ors to settle the dispute.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19

Pueblo, Colo, Jan. 1S.-In a deposit
ton Mrs. Blanche Shaw presented
here in a hearing in the district court
in the election fraud cases. Mrs Shaw
declares that she assisted Chief of De
tectives E. H. Wilson in making out
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19

Washington. Jan. 1s.-Charges of
imDropriety in connection with the
campaigns OF. 1896 and 1904 were re-
vived for a time to-day in the senate
BY Mr.. Stone, who spoke in support
Of his resolution providing for investi-
cation of the charges. He used with
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19

Soft OF Eight Republican Members Results
IN No Choice Being Made for Sena-
for from Missouri.

Jefferson City, No, Jan. 1S.-The
bolt of six republicans on the first and
two more on the second ballot from
the ranks of Thomas K. Niedringhaus,
republican caucus nominee for United
States senator TO succeed Francis NJ.
Cockrell, resulted in no choice being
made to-day, although Mr.. Niedring-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
ChineSe Regulars are
Assisting the Russians

''s.2. Jan. 1S.-A report from the
ir'an Headquarters says that in
Engagements it became evident
= ne Russians were assisted by
A. -. regulars. A japanese detach-
=. >Grounda a detachment Of
> .- cavalry and Chinese soldiers
n vicinity Of Canehia. west Of
NlTang, January 14th, when the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
TREATY
WITH MEXICO SIGNED.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-AmbassadOr
Azpiros, of Mexico, and Secretary OF
State Hay to-day signed the arbitra-
ton treaty along the lines similar to
those in documents negotiated with
other governments.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19

Russian casualties we're over three
hundred.
The Japanese cavalry which en-
counte7ed the Russians in the neigh
borhOod of Lsachosho on Monday,
January 10th, reports that the Rus
SLAMS wore Chinese coats and caps,
and among them were many entirely
clothed in Chinese costumes, Including
pig tails,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19

washington Jan. 1S.-The house of
-g.a-0Htstives to-day adopted. all OF
twelve articles of impeachment
---st Judge Charles Swayne, of the
Ta.l states district court Of the
f.-lem district of Florida, which
aI Been presented by its special CON-
.. at investigation. The specl It
/ 81. asked TO appoint seven managers
Z. present the case TO the senate and
aret the impeachment proceedings
fore hat body. -
This action is the elimination OF
heated debate which has been in
ruess for more than a week and
h has developed much partisan
Ing and a great deal Of personal
,-unera,IOn.
Vote to Table Lost.
The first vote. that to table the first
tire arr icles, those relating to the
s.-1.a.i0n of expense certificates,
vent against Judge Swayne by a mar
.R margin Of five votes. This was
rf-arigj as a test vote, as the article
'arng 10 expense was the only one
nural in by the members of the
nmiuee signing the minority report
The motion to table these articles
Ess lost 5y a vote of 100 to 165.
|TUU'yf0ur republicans voted with
DE democrats against tabling and
three democrats with the republicans
table On roll call the three arti-
II les We're adonfed
Voted Upon Separately.
Articles four and five. relating to
free use of a private car by Judge
>-avne. were made the subjects OF
arate vote and likewise adopted.
SIMILAR action followed with regard
articles six and seven. charging
- with nOn-residence in the district
roin his court was located. This
The last roll call as the other ar
rs relating 10 contempt cases were
1rrad on viva vOce votes.
Resolutions Adopted.
When the last vote had been taken
fr Palmer offered a resolution en-
HE the speaker TO appoint seven
aaa-ers from the present house 10
.irc. the Impeachment against
igg Swavne. This was agreed TO
v-h0u objection.
Up. Palmer followed il with another
solution empowering the seven man
is5-S 10 present the articles of i'm
aclment to the senate in the name
'la house OF representatives and
me people of the United States.
rs resolution was also agreed TO
--ou opposition.
Eighth Time in History.
n vote TO impeach Judge Swayne
'1a eighth time similar action has
a-I taken by the house of represen-
''TaS In the other seven cases but
INFECTIONS were secured. The
Is Is as follows.
William BlOunt. United States
,a'nr for Tennessee, charged with
-.r- Indian troubles along the
l7- Mississippi. acquitted.
>l-IoHn Pickering. United States
,-''' Judge for New Hampshire.
l--sel with drunkenness and prOfan-
ND The bench. and making unlaw-
'-louS. convicted.
,-- Samuel Chase. justice Of the
-.-. states supreme court, accused
-seonduct in political trials, &C
;rt'af
e"-Janes II. Peck. United States
sc Judge for Missouri, charged
n-~cJnduct. acquitted.
,.-- West II. HUMPHREYS. United
- eiSrric- 5udge for Tennessee.
-. with organizing rebellion, con-
f-s.
--Aodrew Johnson. president Of
NA--71 States. charged with vio-
- avs Of congress. acquitted.
William H. Belknap. secreta-
war. charged with accepting a
- acquitted on a technically.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
NOTION TO TABLE
LOST BY S VOTES
Every Charge Made by
congressman W.
81. Lamar Was
Sustained.

ADOPTED FOR APP
CONTINENT OF MANAGERS TO
CONDUCT PROCEEDINGS IN
SENATE AND TO PRESENT ARTI-
cLEs ~ NAME OF HOUSE AND
PEOPLE OF THE UNITED
STATES.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19
IMPEACHMENT
ARTICLES AGAINST SWA YNE


During Which a
oeveEop
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-19

7KTEATHER Rain Thursday, Fri,
Wv day fairi colder fresh south winds
becoming northwest.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-28
Secretary of the Navy Says Lake
Was Given Notice.
THROWS BLAME ON COMPANY
Explanation Made as Result Of Request
From Hc,sse Committee Fer State
ment Concerning Submarine lnvcn.
tors compfaint.-No Action Taken.

On account Of the cCnl,laini recent
ly made by the Lake TCrrvlu Eoat
Company a"ainS, the navy depart ment.
the House naval committee on Thurs
day asked Secretary Of the Navy Paul
Morton fcl 2 s,atcmcn, concerning
the letting CT contract for four sub
marines 10 the Holland company at
a cost OF sS5u.ooo, recently
Mr.. Morton has replied to the com
plant declaring that he gave tho
owners CT the Lake type cue notice to
enter into competition for the contract
referred to. but that they failed ey2:
10 reply TO his final terms to them and
he therefore took steps TO secure boats
Of anCthc! type. He went on to say
that when he became secretary of the
navy he found memorandum from his
predecessor reccmmcndin" contracts
for submarines and upon this he pro
ceeded
TIC House committee took no ac-
ticn in regard to the complaint and it
is rOt known whether or not it will bc
considered further.
The Lake company sent a petition
TO Congress, asking that some action
be taken toward securing proper sub
marine boat for the American navy.
The company's complaint against the
navy department. which was printed
in full in the Daily Press. in the form
Of an interview with Inventor Simon
Lake. two weeks ago. was embodied in
tho petition.
MIR. Lake claims thar he WAS not
treated fairly. il. that the contracts for
The submarines was Let ~ the Holland
company without giving him ar orpor-
tunllN =: enter the contest. He states
That he notified The navy department.
.rou@h Mr. c. r. Orcl'tt. president OF
The Newport News Shipbuilding and
Dry Deck Company. that his boat. the
Simon Lake y. would be ready to en-
tE:' 4 competitive les, IN December %
1903. and that the contract fer the four
submarines w>s let TO The Holland
company O" December 81. 1904
All. I.?Ee refused beforc to say What
disposition would he made OF the Sim
on. Lake n which was built here to be
placed III the government competitive
test. III. II is now admitted that the
vessel has been SOLE: II a foreign GOV
crnMcnt