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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
FORMER : FAIRMON7
DIES FROM
Was Victim Of
Gas Explosion

PlTTsBuRG, Sept. 24.-Huried into
a narrow hallway by an explosion OF
natural gas. and her clothing set afire
by the breaking of lamp which she
had been carrying in her hand. Mrs.
Alice Robinson of LIS Evans avenue.
McKeesport, was SO badly burned early
yesterday morning that her death re-
suited several hours later at the Nc
Keesport hospital. The explosion
wrecked portion of the house anil
caused shock which was felt for
blocks. Throughout the excitement q
9-months old daughter slept peace
fully In another room and was heroic
ally rescued by Mrs. Mary Beck,
neIghbor, after the house had taken
fire.
Mrs. Robinson arose about 5 O'Clock
to prepare breakfast for her husband,
Alonzo Robinson, who is night engi,
neer at the National tube works. Car
rying lighted lamp In her hand she
Opened the door of the kitchen and
the explosion followed from gas which
had escaped from deIectIre connec-
tfon in the stove. She was thrown
into the hallway and oil from the lamp
Ignfted her clothing. Mrs. Beck and
her family, who occupy the lower part
of the house, were hurled from theIl
beds by the explosion, and Mrs. Beck
rushing through tie flames, succeed
ed in resculng the sleeping child: Mrs.
Robinson was unconscious and was
unable to call for help. SO that no one
reached her until she had been fatally
burned, The house was damaged to
the extent of several hundred dollars
by the explosion and fire. The Robins
son family formerly resided at Fair.
mont, W. va. where Mrs. Robfnson's
body win be taken for burial.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
Mystery For the
New York Police


NEW YORK, Sept. 24-A burlap
bag stamped with q X. Mapo, strip
OF a woman's skirt and an oflcioth
table covering bearing rude sketch
Of the landing of Columbus, are the
only immediate clues to the perpe'
traitors Of revo1tihg murder commit
ted early yesterday morning. and re,
voaleds the discovery Of the dfsn1em-
bered body of man. apparently an
italian, Wrapped in the burlap bag
THE body WAS found In a hole "a
feet deep, part of an excavation at
6o4 west Thfrty-sixth street, for an
addition ito a brewery
The body was found by the day
watchmai. Later the police discover.
ed the shins, feet hands and arms OF
a man Wrapped in newspaper OF
.september 10, tied with a strip from
Ia womans skirt This bundle was
found under hay in a freight car at
Thfrts.sixth street and Eleventh ave-
nue.. A5load OF horses was taken from
Ithis car saturday coroner's Physt.
clan WESTON, who said the work Of
dismambeFment had been l1iltnlly
done. belIsyed the remains are those
81 an Italian or teet i1ehs
s u ii, Neighfrg Ea0 pppnds a1isi from
fhe appeafanee 81 the hands appa3
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MAN WANTED ! ! TO
BRIRE JURORS
tETTERs WRITTEN 10 PETIT
JURORS sEayl Nc IN FEpE RAJ
enpRI5 ~. HUNTINGTON.

The federal authorities are looking
Tor d man who wrote letters to each
Of the members 6f the petit jury at
the Hun ttngtnn term of the United
states Court asking that they [lnd a
certain who. Is to be arralgred
on charge sof writing letters threat
enihg te burn the property an enc.
my. guilty OF The ufEense.
Each pf the tnrymen was ofcreSl' a.
staaIl reSgard tf they would carry ont
theiwishes OF the unknown party The
matter was presented before Judge
DAYTON by District Attorney North
cot and created quite surprise. The
district attorney asked the court to
istract the United states marshal to
apprehend the party guilty of attempt
al bribeTy, in which the court readily
concurred assuring those within his
nearing that the request would be
granted and III the offender was
brought into court he would get the
Limit OF the law in such cases.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24

SAYS REPUBLICAN,
OUTLOOK lSVERY !.
ENGOyRAIgI!NIl

Senator stephen B Ellsins arrived
in Fairmont last eventng md s5spend-
ing to-day renewing old acauaInt7nces
and making new ones in the city He
will go to wheeling this evening &c.
cordfng to present plans.
A representative of the West Ntr-
glnlan called upon the Senator this
morning at the Tavern and asked him
as to the outlook politically in State
and Nation. He said he didn't SEQ
how the Democrats could put up even
a creditable fight this year as the Re
publicans had not left them single
foot to stand on. The ground OH the
natIonaI issues of rate legislation,
pure food law, the employers. liability
act, meat inspection, denatured glcor
hol and naturalization has been talS-
.en possession Of by the RepubEi 'aEs
and the people are pleased with what
has been done. No Congress IN the
history of the country has done more
t0f the dcLuhl petlSA petlSiAiANiA AAAA N -.
tIons in general for the people than
did the last one The Democrats. are
simply overwhelmed by such Republic
can achievement.
AS to State issues, the senator said
our advantage was fully as great. The
new tax laws have accomplished Won
fders. From 70 to so per cent. Of the
people have been benefited to the ex-
tent OF from twenty-five to fifty per
cent. reduction in their tax bills The
men Of ordinary means, whose proper
ty cannot be concealed, will not now
be compelled to pay any more than their
share. This is a great boon, as the
masses have been bearing too heaSy
a share of the tax burden in this State
ever since its organizations: Under
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
WEI ] : |. KNOWN
WOMAN DEAD
MRS. pEVINtti EBERflART DIED
AT RiVEsYlIs s sI NleHT
OF YR5oin Fever.


Mrs Deyinna berhnrt vile Of cap
tain Eberhart OF the boat j. o. Wat
son. died last eve ming At fen O'Clock
at RfYesvtlIe /. .at the home of der moth
,er. Mrs. Frank Satterhelt Typhoid
fever was ttescause Of her death from
which she had been mi for The past
two weeks Ftotn the arst she was
taken very iii and her condition was
known to be crft cal THE news of her
death has come & q sexere shock 10
Mrs Eberharts Iliany frtends here
the news of her Gus Illness having
reached but few or lier frtends. Dc
ceased formerly sized IN this city
and for number ot years was en-
ployed as seamstr ia Hartley's
store. e3has d wide circle q friends
here to whom her death has brought
great sorrow. bout one Year ago
she was united In 1Iiarriage 20 Cap
tain F5berhart of the " 81 watson, ana
since resided in Ghar1erot Pa with
the exception OF the boating season
when she spent the time ON The boat
with her husband. She was taken m
while on the boat and was removed to
her mother's dome sshete her death
occurred Decease was tliirty-i' TWO
years OF age and is surviyed by her
husband, her mother, and one sister
Mrs. Charles Gasis EN- 81 Montana.
ON Tuesday al ternoon at half after
three O'Clock funeral seIvices viii be
conducted at the residence by Rev
q. d. Smith and the renlaias viii be
laid to. rest fin the cher ceEne cry.
Undertaken cunpinsham has
charge of the a4rilng genaent
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the old law, 100000, 900 in property
had to raise the money needed to run
the State government, said the Sem
ator, "but we have succeeded in end
ing $5OO,OOO;O0o more making about
$s6O,0OO,0OO Or. In other words, we
have hitched two other strong teams
to help pull the load that one was p I'LL
The Senator is In excellent health
and spirits and expressed himself as
gratffied at the many improvements
noticeable In our city. He has met ard
talked with hundreds OF people to-day,
both Democrats and Republicans, who
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24

recognize in him a man OF strength and
standing in the United States Sen
ate.
Fairmont is always glad to extent
a hearty welcome to such a diettns
gulshed visitor and we regret that
the senator cannot stay longer III the
city. He viii be here until about z; 80
this evening and will be glad TO have
his friends call and see him at the
Tavern. 1t is impossible for hIRi to
visit all whom he wishes to see at
their places of business. although lle
has made large number of calls in
the business part Of the city today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
Deep MYSTERY
SURROUNDS FINDING OF DEAD
BODY OF WELL TO DO ITAL-
IAN THIS MORNING.

P1TTsBuRG. Pa, Sept, 24.-Much
unsolved mystery surrounds the find
ing of the stiffened body of Chic"
Ricca, well to do italian, on Laur.
ell avenue, East End. early this morn
ing A horrible knife cash several
inches in depth and seven in length
across the abdomen told Of the man-
ner of his death. There was no evil
dence of d struggle Apparently the
body was carried to the place where
III was found. -Four arrests on sus-
picion have been made.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
I5little chIId Dead.

chagiss Clark Davis, the little son
of Nh and Mrs. y. B. Davis, died last
night at the home of his parents on
Cherry avenue after an illness Of in
Elimination OF the stomach. The re-
mains win be taken to the Dudley
cemetery for interment tomorrow
morning The funeral party will leave
tte residence at s O'clock. Undertak-
er %. Cunningham has charge Of
tie snnentsi
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
Helena Safe.

. H - p = :
WASHINGTON, D, e., Sept. 24
The Navy Department has an official.
telegram announcing the arrival OF
the Helena at Shanghai It reads
':Helena arrived shanshai Alive
on board.
The department Is at loss 70 saeS
count for press dispatches from shangj
hal stating that the vessel had been
destroyed With all on board she
left Cayite September the fftsenthi
and was somewhat delayed the
stress pt the
:Isls e gIss ss9lsas
IsiHHss ennivsFaty ssts win save
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
Military Men
Are otl Duty
TO KEEP DOWN RACE WAR IN At
rAATA-sAEo ooNs OF CITY
ARE CLOSED.

ATLANTA, Sept. totie Thousand
military men with tiele pattery N re-
serve occupy Atlanta osiay and quiet
prevails 1ts1s by no means Certain
however, that rioting gt0Wing gut the
race war IS over but q rene@al Is not
expected before ntghtfatI Governor
TER Ell promises the cItlzens that With
ftIe Of Nighttime he VIII pro-
ilr maj ftial law and strlcgiy en-
.tofce n saloons IA me CITY arc
tightly closed ana VIII remaln So un-
til:tfe danger b over An negro dives
have been closed AGany et them VIII
never again be reopened.
aisle Of Spice to.niaht
Everything Will be Feduesd at Joi-
litfe's Anniversary sale:
100 yds. more 81 that BIask t'Har-
mothr SIX, 1sytl. wide for only a5c
at The Bon Ton: e
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A eREAr-TIME

is Being Enjoyed BY the coIOred Folks
at Traction Park.
/ There are hundreds of colored folks
1t Traction park to-day celebrating
the anniversary of their emancipa-
ton. There are many visitors from
nearby towns. The street parade this
morning was a very creditable one.
The main features at the park will be
a game of base ball this afternoon and
a dance tonight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
Union Soldiers
VILE HOLD REUNION HERE ON
The 9Th AND 5TH OF oc.
To5ER.

The next reunion OF the Marion
county ex-union soldiers win be held
on the 4th and 9Th days of October.
Many veterans will be In the city on
those days to spend a pleasant time
with their comrades, recltlng their ex-
periences and, the experiences Of oth-
er soldiers; The coming reunion Is,
looked forward to as one OF the most
ever held here. A num-
ber 81 good speakers viii be- here
Judge Nathan Con viii address the
soldiers The camp tire Win be held,
on the night Of the Tn
Isle et splesg te4aisht;
Ilis Annlvefsafy saie lsIllifsis
VIII Sc HE best eseEs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
PainfuI FAN.

w. u. Loutzenhei representive
oil. the West virginia Casualty Com
pany. fell this morning and sustained
a COLES fractnre OF the wrist
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
lsIe q sp1ess E, sasE'lal'gt: ll.I1l y.

our entire new faft stocks viii De
ettersd Al eduesa prices slariug tllls
Bis AnliSerssfY sale.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
"l.le of spice" tonight,

plenty Of Fall Hats now ready to
match most any eoIored suit at The
Bon Ton. u
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lsiie A1nfve sal y Jel ltttsss
ssltl aFsr tFs bisas ssrfie9t lssss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24

tlI.Is 80 q spIas sss1lshss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24

essrybedy waits for JoIlttfe's Big
Aonissfs Sale:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24
elsie ef sptss te1snIaat a

Everything Will be feduesd q Joi-
Ilfte's AnnIvstsary sale.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24

eisIe % spice se,nlsht.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-24

New Ba1s Belts, ties, BEAD Combs,
ets,, just reeeived at The Bon Ton. #
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i:Isls e sslss eialshs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-01
GRAND VIZ[ER NAMED
OVER $4,000 PERSIANS INSIST
UPON REFORMS.

TBHERAN. Persia, August l. 7sMushir Ell
Dowleh has been appointed grand vizier
and retains the portfolio of foreign affairs
which he held under Ain Ell DouIeh, the re-
firing grand vizier.
An important functionary has been sent
to Kam where the Mullahs recently estab-
nshed themselves as a protest against the
governments action to endeavor to per-
suade the Mullahs to return here The ba-
zaars have been closed and there has been
complete stagnation of business since
their departure.
The refugees under the protection of the
British legation now number nearly 13,0o0
They continue to insist on their demands
for reforms. Heretofore the refugees have
been orderly. but they are becoming more
excited.
1t is believed that the new grand vixier
intends to initiate political and financial re-
forms. The latter part of his program is
said to include the negotiation of a loan
which Is considered necessary to restore
normal conditions in the country In view
of the situation In Russia, it is thought
likely that the loan will be negotiated In
Great Britain, probably with the approval
of Russia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-01
WANTED IN PHILIPPINES.
Competent Persons Desired to Fill
Government Positions

Government employees in the Philippine
service are still in demand. Two more of
the frequent announcements OF examina-
tions for eligibles were made today by the
civil service commission. The fact thai SO
few persons respond to these announce
ments and show a willingness to go so far
from home to work for Uncle Sam is re-
sponsible for the recurrence of the exam
nations at close intervals
To obtain eligibles for the position of In
spector of waterworks In Manila, the salary
Of which will probably be S1,SOo a year
an examination will be held August 20
In the case of an inspector of the manu-
facture of pipe, who must be entirely fa-
miliar with the shop practice and details Of
riyeted steel-pipe construction, the salary
will probably be larger. Experience will
count 60 per cent in this examination.
Vacancies in the forest service in the
Philippines are occurring, and to fill these
an examination will be held August %
and 80. The salary of this position is
81, 4o0 year. In this examination a knowl-
edge of technical forestry will count so
per cent.
An examination for the position of en-
gineer In the Indian service in Warm
Springs. Ore. and also at San Juan, P R.,
with salaries at $I20 a year, will be held
August %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-01
HARTJE DIVORCE SUIT
Former Coachman Nadine on
the Stand
IN PITTsBURG COURT TODAY
Libelant's Counsel Objected to All
Queries.
IN PITTsBURG COURT TODAY
BUT JUDGE ADMITTED EVIDENCE
Witness Contradicted Nearly Every
Detail of the Detectives Testi-
mony-His Trunk Empty.

PITTSBURG, Pa, August Thomas
Nadine, the former coachman of Augustus
Hartje and named by the libeiant as CO.
respondent, was the first witness in surre-
buttal when the trial of the Hartje divorce
case was resumed today Counsel for
Hartje objected strenuously to all questions
asked Nadine. but Judge Frazer admitted
most OF the evidence.
The witness contradicted nearly every
detail of the detectives testimony, telling
that his trunk was empty and that pictures
the detectives said were in the trunk were
In the bureau. His stolen spurs. he said.
were es~rapped In flannel and not the letters.
Concerning the letters, Nadine said they
were never In his possession and he had
never heard of them until they were intro
1uced in court.
Admitted Loss Of Papers
Nadine admitted that . letter and
telegram signed by John F. Scott were
stolen from him, but insisted that they
had never been placed in the trunk, but
kept always in a bureau drawer. He said
that jockey Jacket, a pair of spurs and
an insurance policy were taken, as well as
two letters from his brother There were
three letters of recommendation also miss
Ing, he declared.
Z Nadine showed himself the same good
witness for the respondent by answering
several of Attorney Freeman's questions
before Attorney Ferguson could interpose
objection.
To one OF Mr.. Ferguson's objections,
Judge Frazier replied by saying that the
evidence sought by Mr.. Freeman was as
good as that offered by the libellant's at
torneys. The judges remark caused a
laugh.
Mrs. Hartje, the respondent, was recalled
and swore she wrote only two letters to
Susie Wagner She also denied that she
had promised Blanche Ashby $500 to testify
in her favor or that she had told her what
testimony to give.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-01
TRAGEDY IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Bridegroom Killed Thirty Minutes
After His Wedding.

Special Dispatch 70 The star.
CHARLOTTE. N. c.. August lin thirty
minutes after he was married this morning,
William NJ. Brown was shot five times by
John Y. Kincaid and instantly killed, The
tragedy occurred at Bessemer City, about
thirty miles south of Charlotte. Brown
and his wife were at the depot ready TO
take train to go on their honeymoon
Kincaid appeared at the station and went
at once up 10 Brown. who was standing be-
side his bride. Without saying one word
he opened fire on Brown. emptying his pis-
toll Two shots entered the stomach, two
TO the head and one lodged In the right
arm. At the first report -of the pistol
Brown fell rnortally wounded. Kincaid
stood over him and fired at his PROSTATE
form until every chamber of his weapon
had been discharged. There were no eye
witnesses to the shooting except the bride
of thirty minutes, She declares that she
heard no words pass between her husband
and Kincaid.
Kincaid who Is IN jail. says he killed
Brown because he ruined his sister. Miss
Bette Kincaid. He claims Brown promised
TO marry her. When he learned that he
had married Miss Bette Perry at O'clock
this morning he made up his mind TO kin
him Sentiment against Kincaid is at fever
heat and trouble is expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-01
CIVIL WAR VETERANS DEATH.
Medical Inspector Taylor Passes Away
at Honolulu.

The Navy Department is informed that
Medical Inspector William E. Taylor, U.
s., retired, died on the night of the 3Oth
Of July at the naval station, Honolulu,
Hawaii.
Medical Inspector Taylor was appointed
an assistant surgeon in the navy from
July 8, 1859. During the civil war he
served on board the U. s. s. Savannah
from the date of his appointment until
November, 1880: and on board the U. S. s.
st. Mary's from January, 1851, to May,
1882 He was promoted to passed assist
ant surgeon from August % 1862, after
ward serving at the naval rendezvous.
Philadelphia. Pa, from August 1862 to
September. 1862, when detached and or
dered to the Naval Asylum, Philadelphia,
Pa. He was promoted to surgeon from
September 5. 1862, and ON December 10
1862, was ordered detached from the Ma
val Asylum and to the Iroquois. serving
on board that vessel from December, 1862
to January, 1854; on receiving ship at
Boston. Mass. from June, 1864, to April,
1866 He was promoted to medical in
spector from December 81, 1875, and was
transferred to the retired list from Janu-
ary IA, 1881. He has been on duty at the
naval station, Honolulu, Hawaii. continu-
ously from September 1S. 1901, to the date
of his death, July 80 last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-01
ROOT REVIEWED TROOPS
A MOST IMPRESSIVE SCENE AT
RIO TODAY.

RIO DE JANEIRO, August 1.-Secretary
Root from the palace steps today reviewed
2.000 OF the garrison of Rio de Janeiro fol-
lowed by $500 police, cavalry and marines
who defled down Central avenue. 1t was
the most impressive scene of the festivities
here in honor of the international American
congress and was witnessed by very large
crowd of people.
AS Mr. Root, was preparing to leave the
pavilion later for the botanical garden he
was informed by DR.. Joaquin Nabuco,
president of the congress, that the presi-
dent-elect, Vice President Dr. Alfonso
Penna, was coming from Sac Paulo to Rio
In order to meet Secretary Root at Presi-
dent Alves' banquet this evening.
Miss Root was presented with a handsome
bouquet on the steps of the pavilion.
Van Leer Polk, the last of the United
States delegates to the international Amert-
can congress to reach Brazil arrived here
today.
Good Feeling Sequel to Speech.
Special Cablegram to The Star.
RIO DE JANEIRO, August 1.-Secretarv
Roots speech last night to the special ses-
sion of the pan-American congress has
created tremendous wave of good feeling
for the United States. The morning papers
comment enthusiastically upon it. Presi-
dent De Rio Branco's act of naming the
St. Louis pavilion in which the speech was
made Castle Monroe made a big hit. It
shows that Brazil wants to stand first with
the United States. Other countries will
probably follow in a similarly public man
ner, Judging by the comments OF delegates.
1t is impossible to overestimate the irnpor-
tance OF the act.
Mr. Van Leer Polk of Tennessee of the
United States delegation arrived today.
Secretary Root reviewed 10000 Brazilian
troops this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-01
RUSSIAN LEADER KILLED.
Murder of Member Of Outlaw Parlia-
ment is Confirmed.


ST PETERSBURG. August 1.-The re-
member of the outlawed parliament. in
which he was a prominent leader of the
constitutional democrats is confirmed. 1t
turns out that he was assassinated at his
country home, near Terioki, Finland, by
men in the pay of the Black Hundred.
NJ Herzenstein was walking to the sea
shore with his wife and daughter. when
several shots were fired at him from an
unoccupied building. NJ. Herzenstein was
hit twice and fell dead. His daughter
was wounded in the hand. The murderers
escaped. remarkable fact is that three
hours prior to the murder telephone mes
sage was received at a newspaper Office
from Moscow asking for news of Nj. Her
zenstein and saying il was reported in Mos
COW that he had been assassinated.
NJ Herzenstein was of Jewish descent apd
very wealthy. His attacks on the MN
istry of finance in the lower house of par
lament attracted widespread attention. He
supported the constitutional democratic
scheme for land appropriation,
NJ. Herzenstein was a practical banker,
having been for a long time the secretary
of the Moscow Land Bank. He was a rec
ognized authority on finance and was re-
garded as the first in all financial and agri-
cultural matters Last year, in conjunction
with NJ. Kokschkin. he entered the politi-
cal field and il was in his favor that Prince
Paul Dolgoroukof resigned his candidacy
for parliament
He published series of works on finan-
cial and aRrarian questions which won for
him great distinction. NJ. Herzenstein was
a leader in all OF the zemstvo movements
and furnished them all OF their financial
data. His family had renounced the Jew
ish faith and become orthodox Russians
several generations ago. He occupied a
prominent place In Moscow society and was
popular idol among the peasants.