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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
LYNCHER C0NFESSES;
THREE UNDER ARREST
Supposed Leader of Salisbury Mob
Which Hanged Three Negroes
Admits the Acts.

Salisbury. n. c., Aug. 9.-Bully Boy,
alias Billy McCOnneyhead, aged %
years. of this city last night was land
ed in Jail, charged with participation in
the lynching of the negroes Gillespies
and Dillingham; here on Monday. Nc
Conneyhead. it is said, is the man who
climbed the tree and tied the rope by
which the three men were hanged. He
makes the third to go to jail the 9th
ers being George Wal and Francis J.
Cross. All the prisoners were indicted
for murder in the first degree. and bail
denied in each instance.
George Hall, the first man arrested,
has confessed to Solicitor Hammer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Plans for City Car Lines Pre-
pared to be Submitted to
People Sept. IL.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 9.-The city
council in a special session has accept
ed plans for municipal street rail.
way system and fixed Sept II as the
date on which the question will be sub
mitted to a vote of the people. The
plans, drafted by City Engineer Thorn
son, provide for a system covering the
city, with the exception of streets on
which the Seattle Electric company
has franchises until 1889.
The cost will be $7,569, 900. OF this
sum it is proposed to vote bonds in the
sum of $1,272,000 against the general
credit of the city to begin construction
work. The remainder will be secured
on bonds backed bv the earnings of the
system.
Party Pledged.
In the last municipal campaign the
republican party pledged itself to sub
NIT to the people the question of a
municipal street railway constructed
with money to be raised by bonds is
sued against the earnings of the sys-
tenn. The municipal ownership party,
which was victorious by IL votes for
mayor. was pledged TO submit the
street railway question to vote with
out questioning how the money should
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Cornelius Shea Reelected
in Spite of
Bolt
ENTIRE TICKET
DisgruntIed Delegates Say They
viii Never Abide by
His Rule.

Chicago, Aug 9.-Cornelius +. Shea
of Boston, was unanimously reelected
president of the International Brother
hood of Transfers. The entire ticket
as slated by Shea was elected
Keep Up Strike.
Chicago, Aug. 9.-Confronted by the
certainty that the international Broth
erhood of Teamsters would reelect
President Shea and his chosen ticker,
the insurgents who bolted the regular
convention yesterday and started a ri
val meeting kept up their strike" to-
day against the Shea contingent.
Ignore Overtures.
Overtures were ignored by the bolt
ers, who proceeded to organize con-
vention of their own and planned to
adopt bylaws and a constitution. They
would never be reconciled
to the rule of President Shea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
STANDARD APPEALS
TO THE PRESIDENT
Agent Goes to Oyster Bay to Protest
in the Case of Oil
Leases.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 9.-President
Roosevelt was appealed to by the
Standard Oil company today in the.
matter of its controversy with the de-
partment of the interior regarding the
oil line leases in the Indian Territory.
Former Senator James X. Jones of Ar
kansas, representing the company in
a legal capacity and Mr.. Barnsdale of
Pittsburg, representing the company
directly, were callers at Sycamore Hill
today
Both declined to DISCUSS the object
of their visit except that the call re-
lated purely to a matter of business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
STRIKE TIES UP FREIGHT
Deck Hands, oilers and Firemen Quit
on Railroad Tugs at New York.

New York, Aug. "a strike of sew
eral hundred deck hands, oilers and
firemen on railroad tug boats in the
harbor badly tied up the railroad tug
boat fleet today. This in turn prevent
ed a movement of large amount of
freight from the railroad terminals in
Jersey City TO this city.
1t is estimated not more than one
third of the freight arriving at the
railroad terminals was moved across
the harbor today. and that many car
loads of perishables and vegetables
were stalled. In consequence the local
markets are shCrt of supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
EMPEROR PLANS TO
TAKE AN OUTING
improved Situation in Russia Also Re-
flected by the Movement of
Troops.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 9.-In view Of
the improvement in the situation a
number of guard regiments have al
ready returned to the summer camp
at Tsarske Solo. and the emperor has
arranged to go there Saturday and pay
a visit. These imperial visits to the
guards camps are gala occasions. The
empress yacht Alexandra steamed to
Peterhof last night leading to the be-
lief that the imperial family will soon
make their postponed visit to Finnish
waters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
LYONS SEVENTY YEARS OLD
Iowa Town Celebrating Anniversary
This Month.

Clinton, Iowa, Aug. 9.-The north
portion of the present city of Clinton.
formerly the old town of Lyons, is eel
ebrating its 10th anniversary this
month. 1t is just 20 years ago that
Elijah Buell., the pioneer resident of
this section of the state. moored his
canoe on the bank of the Mississippi
where the future town of Lyons sprang
up, and decided to locate there perma-
nently. Clinton city proper was 80
years old a few months ago, its north
ern suburb having had the start of it
just 25 years. The cities were consoI-
idated about 10 years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
FIVE CHILDREN
BURNED TO DEATH
Mother Also Badly Injured When
Dwelling at Omaha is De-
stroyed.

Omaha. Aug. 9.-Fiye children of
Thomas O'Daniels of Seymour Park,
a suburb of Omaha, perished last ev-
ening in Il fire which destroyed the
family residence. Mrs O'Daniels was
seriously burned and may not recover.
and her husband was badly burned in
an effort TO save his family. The dead
children are: Lille. aged IS; Ernest
8; Bertha, z; Pearl, 4 /; Florence. 3.
Three valuable horses We're burned to
death in the stable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Standard Oil Never Ac-
cused of Crime
Before.
ARE NINETEEN COUNTS
individuals Escape But May be
Caught in the
Net.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-For the first time
in its long career the Standard Oil
company has been indicted by federal
grand jury.
1t was a good beginning that was
made by the special grand jury here
yesterday when. after an investigation
lasting three hours and a half, it re-
turned an indictment containing -
counts. charging the corporation with
accepting rebates from the Lake Shere
& Michigan Southern railroad.
The penalty. if conviction follows
may be $4,000 on each count. or
total of $3SO,O0O in fines. while the to-
tai amount of rebates received Is the
comparatively insignificant sum of S.
500.
No officials Indicted.
No individuals were indicted. neither
was the railroad company that gave
the rebates indicted at this time, but
the grand jury has not completed its
work yet. and this first indictment is
expected to be followed by a long list
Of others, both by this jury and the
one that follows next week. IL is man
fest. and much stress was laid upon
this point by the government attorneys,
that the rebates could not have been
received without their having been
paid by someone. The indictment says
that they were received from the Lake
Shore road. and therefore it is ex-
tremely probable that indictments will
be returned against the railroad COM
pany.
May Get Them Yet.
Ii is also said TO be not improbable
that some individuals both Of the rail-
road and the Standard Oil company
will be indicted. There is some ques-
ton. for instance. whether indictments
may not be returned against Captain G.
j. Grammar. vice president of the New
York Central line, the man who is re-
sponsible for the acts of the freight de-
partment of the Lake Shore road.
Bonds of 100000 Not Filed.
When the Indictment was returned
Judge Bethea fixed the bonds OF the
indicted corporation at $4,000. The
Standard Oil company was not repre-
sented in court. and the bonds have not
yet been filed. John S. Miller has been
engaged TO defend the oil company. and
he is out of the city at present, but ii
Is expected that he will return imRedi-
ltely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Santa Ee BUYS Road.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 9.-The Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad COM
pany has purchased the Arkansas rail-
way from the American Sugar Beet
company. This line is surveyed so
miles from Lamar to Rockyford, Col.
Forty miles of this road have been
completed and the Santa Fe will al
once finish the line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
BRITISH PAPERS
COMMEND BRYAN
Says He Is Cultured Man OF the World
With Advantage Over Roose-
Welt.

London, Aug. 9.-The5 Globe COM
mends the welcome on Bryan's return
home and says: Whereas before he
was only a provincial politician now
he is a cultured man of the world un-
derstanding European conditions. Thus
he has the advantage of Roosevelt"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
KILLED UNWELC0ME CHILD
Father Murders Daughter Whom Moth
er Did Not Want.

Menominee, Wis, Aug. 9.-William
Esler. OF townsville, killed his IL
year-old daughter last night by striking
her over the head with a gallon jug.
He says he killed the child because the
mother did not want it.. Before killing
the child Esler chased his wife with an
AK. Esler was arrested The couple
had not lived together for six months
and Esler had sought to have his wife
return home to live with him again.
The quarrel started on the wife's re-
turn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
HEAVY STORM AT ROCKFORD
Water Knee Deep on Interurban Tracks
and Lightning Frequent.

Rockford, ILL.,, Aug. "a heavy rain
and electrical storm last night caused
much damage. Traffic on the interur-
ban line was stopped. the water being
knee deep along the tracks. Lightning
struck several buildings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Attack Serman Company.

San Francisco. Aug. 9.-The $565, 900
deposited in New York by the Trans
Atlantic Fire Insurance company of
Hamburg. which has disavowed liabil-
ity for its losses, has been attached by
policy holders of San Francisco to pre-
vent the German corporation from
from the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Ex-POSTMASTER BANKRUPT
+. (. coyne of Chicago, Ruined by En-
bezzIement of an EmpIoye.

Chicago, Aug. 81. E. Coyne. form
er postmaster and a well known figure
in political affairs, filed a voluntary
petition in bankruptcy, the Chicago
little and Trust company taking charge
OF the bakery and lunch room business
In which he was engaged. Petitioning
creditors filed claims aggregating $780,
600. 1t is said the embezzlement of
large amount of money by a former
employe while Coyne was postmaster
was indirectly responsible for the fail
ure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09

to so days each in double irons and
deprived of liberty for six months.
Marines Johnson and Price are not
expected to recover from wounds they
received in the fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Beer WAS CAUSE
Beverage Secured by Pawning
Uniforms Precipitated
Mutiny.
LEAGUE ISLAND NAVY YARD
Marines Refused to Share With Sailors
and Resisting Arrest Follow
ed Fight.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 9.-As re-
suit of drunken brawl and mutiny at
League Island navy yard. two men are
at the point of DEATH five marines are
in double irons on board the receiving
ship Lancaster and 10 sailors are un-
der arrest.
A fight between sailors and marines
preceded the mutiny. Officers hearing
the uproar called out an armed force
of marines TO quell the disturbance. 1t
was resistance to them that constitut-
ed mutiny.
Monday night Privates Burnett, Hen
zy, Haggerty, Anderson, Erbe, and Now
lands of the marine corps left the yards
and went to Gloucester, across the
Delaware The men sold their uni
forms and with the money bought beer.
When they returned to the yard they
had two and half barrels of beer in
the boat. This they smuggled into the
yard and soon a score or more of the
men in the summer camp were drunk.
Turned sailors Down.
Several sailors who are quartered in
the camp wanted some of the beer, but
the marines, owing to a long standing
enmity, refused. A fight ensued and
the row attracted Sergeant Kelly who
was in charge of the guard. Kelly
rushed at the men who were fighting
and attempted to restore peace. In
the rush made by the sailors Private
Burnett was thrown and his throat cut
with bayonet Henry was
o1,,h riff hic oh
arm fractured, and a finger on the left
hand severed.
The cries by this time had aroused |
the entire camp and the alarm whistle |
was blown. Chief Boatswain Garrett, |
on the Lancaster, heard the whistle
and called out the crew. Forty men.
marines and blue Jackets. were armed
and rushed ashore.
Aims Loaded Rifle.
Boatswain Garrett attempted to ar
rest Burnett, the marine wounded in
he first part of the fight. Burnett seiz-
I'd a loaded rifle and pointed it at the
Doatswain, and was about to pull the
.rigger when a soldier plunged a bay
1net through his arm. In a few min
ties he was overpowered. His friends
hen made for the marshes that sur
'ound the camp. There followed a
chase and roundup which lasted until
nearly IL o'clock. Shots were fired and
hand to hand combats were fought be-
ore all the rebellious men were taken.
After the mutineers had been placed
Inder arrest they were taken aboard
he receiving ship. On the way over
,ne prisoner broke away from two
marines and tried to escape. A bayo-
let thrust brought him to the ground,
md, with the rest of the mutinous ma
ines, he was dragged aboard the ship
md clapped into double irons.
Ten Blue Jackets Arrested.
Ten blue Jackets who were implica-
ed in the fighting also were placed
Inder arrest. Captain Miller ordered
hat Burnett and Henry, who were the
ingleaders, should be given a general
ourt martial. They were brought be-
ore the mast in bandages. Sentences
'arying from one to five years in the
laval prison at Chelsea, Mass, is the
'enalty for their offense.
The other marines who took part in
he outbreak were given from 10 days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Fuaitive Banker is CAUGHT.

O'Neill, Neb., Aug. 9.-P. Haggerty
20 years old, president of the Elkhorn
Valley bank, which failed two years
ago, has been captured in southern
Texas, where he is in the hands of
officers awaiting the action of the Ne
braska authorities. After the failure
examiners found the assets left after
the flight of the officers were only 6
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
RESUME PURCHASE or SILVER
White Metal Again to Be Bought fol
Subsidiary Coinage.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Itis announc-
ed that the treasury department today
purchased silver bullion fer subsidiary
coinage to be resumed. The purchases
will be made each Wednesday, begin
ming the 18th inst. About 100000
ounces of silver will be required a
week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
No Polish Bishop Here.

Rome, Aug. 9.-The announcement
made yesterday that Bishop Weber has
been appointed by the pope as bishop
for the United States to look after the
welfare of the Poles in America was
incorrect. No Polish bishop has been
appointed for America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Troops Rule in capetown.

Capetown, Aug. 9.-The streets here
are in possession of the naval and mill
tary volunteers. to prevent a recur-
renee of the recent riots of unemploy-
ed persons, white and colored during
which many stores were looted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Boston Hot Weather Advice.

OF with YOUR coat. man! What II It's
a week day and you're riding to your
Office? YOU owe IL TO yourself and
your jobSto conserve what energies
these detestable days have left in yous
says the Boston Transcript. If you're
bound to make yourself wretched do
It on the seventh day. when you don't
have to work, not on the six melting
Nslys, when you've got tol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
W. C. BROWN PREDICTS RECORD CROPS
PROBE FOR ELGIN POLICE
Every Member of Force Summoned to
Appear Before City Council.

Elgin, H., Aug. 9.-Every police Of
ficer has been summoned to appear be-
fore the police committee of the city
council sonight, when an investigation
will be made of the department. Charg-
es have been fled against certain men,
bers of the force by Charles BlakesIy,
a former member of the department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
SEATTLE GIVEN VOTE ON OWNERSHIP

be acquired AS viewed by opponents
of municipal ownership the service out
lined in the plans adopted covers only
the outlying districts of the city, leav-
ing the richer section 80 the local cor
DOratiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Endorse BRYAN.

Jacksonville, IL. Aug. 9.-MOrgan
county democrats in convention today
endorsed Bryan for president. The
convention praised Bryan's attitude tC
ward Roger C. Sullivan and prepared
a petition to the coming state conven-
ton to elect new national commit
tesman in place of Sullivan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Bonds of 100000 Not Filed.
SHIPS GREAT WOOL CLIP
Montana Grower Refuses ~ cents
Pound for SOC, 900 Pounds.

Helena. Mont, Aug 9.-The largest
individual wool clip grown on the
American continent was shipped yes
terday from Billings, this state, over
the Burlington to a Boston wool firm.
The clip weighed 100000 pounds and
A cars were required to carry it. The
owner refused an offer of "a cents
pound for the wool.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
A PICNIC WAGON WRECKED
Falls 80 Feet at Pittsburg With 20
Members of Daughters of Liberty.

Pittsburg, Aug 9.-Crashing down a
30-foot embaTkment last night a picnic
wagon carried with it 20 persons which
it contained and all sustained more or
less serious injuries. The passengers
were members of a council of the
Daughters of Liberty, and all lived in
Allegheny.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Roads Lose a Million.

Fort Worth. Tex. Aug. 9.-Reports
from floods in the territories indicate
that the damage will be great Con-
servative estimates place the loss up
to this time at $1,O00,00O, suffered
mostly by railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
MERGE ST. LOUIS RAILWAYS
Street Car Consolidation Involves Over
One Hundred Millions

ST. Louis, Aug. 9.-The proposition
of the management of the United Rail-
ways company to merge the St Louis
and Suburban systems. on a basis of
exchange of United Railways preferred
stock for the stock of the st. Louis and
Suburban company. has been ratified
by vote of the stockholders of both
companies. The deal involves $10S,
100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Widow Cannot Wear Mourning.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 9.-The
widow of Major William b. Schofeld,
son of the late Lieutenant General
John NJ. Schofield, L. S. A, who shot
himself Monday night, will not wear
mourning. When he first contempIat-
ed ending his life her husband made
her promise that in event of his death
she should not wear black.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
The Cure.

Patient-Doctor, 1 frequently expert
ence Kissing sound in my ears. What
would you advise me to do? Doctor
What is your occupation? Ratient-rm
an actor. Doctor-Then I'd advise you
TO get some other kind Of Job.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
A Joke.

The other day benevolent old gen
tleman was stopped 10y n tramp. who
asked for money for "A nights lodging.
"Well. look here. my man." the old
gentleman said. .'what would you say
If / offered you work." BLESS yer
life. sir" came the reply, II wouldn't
mind bit I can take a joke same as
most people"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Effect of Indictment?

Cleveland, Aug 9.-The Standard
Oil company today reduced the selling
price of all grades of refined oil one
half cent per gallon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
ARMENIANS FIGHT
TARTARS TO DEATH

ST. Petersburg, Aug. 9.-The after
noon papers report 700 persons killed
or wounded during renewed fighting be-
tween the Tartars and Arnfenians in
the Shusha district of Caucasia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
TOsSES BABE TO DEATH
Cincinnati Hotel Waiter Then Jumps
Through Window.

Cincinnati, Aug. 9.-ThomRs McKen-
ma, waiter at the Grand hotel, threw
his 3-year-old child from the third story
window of his home today and then
jumped from the window to the side
walk below. Both are dead. McKenna
is believed to be mentally deranged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Heavy Rain at Madison.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 9.-More than
five inches of rain fell within two hours
last evening. according to the govern
ment weather observers. Extensive
damage is reported all over southern
Wisconsin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Root Will Speak.

Kansas City, Aug. 9.-Secretary of
State Root accepted an Invitation to
speak before the Trans Mississippi
congress here next November
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Gets CHEAP Gas
Kansas CITY Wins Long Fight
With Approval of
Ordinance.
NATURAL PRODUCT rs CENTS
Artificial When Supply Fails at rs
cents-Franchise to Run 60
Years.

Kansas City, Aug. 9.-Kansas won
its long fight for cheap gas when May
or Beardsley today promised to sign
the socalled Fleming-Wilson natural
gas ordinance, granting a franchise -
a syndicate of Chicago capitalists, ana
passed by the city council last night.
Natural Gas Cheap.
The franchise is to run 60 years and
provides as long as the supply of nat
ural gas is reasonably accessible it IS
to be furnished at % cents per 1000
cubic feet for domestic consumption
and 10 cents for manufacturing pur-
poses.
Artificial mt 80 Cents
II the natural gas supply fails, then
artificial gas is to be furnished at IS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Natural Gas Cheap.
Artificial at 20 Cents

II the natural gas supply fails, then
artificial gas is TO be furnished at IS
cents per 1000 cubic feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Prices VIII he Good.
Iowa VIII Stand High.

iowa will produce 550.000.000 bush
els of corn. and possibly 355 5.000,0 900. In
Missouri, with the exception of four
counties itl'the northeast, all counties
Will have great corn crops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Former Rock Islander Has
Made Personal Investiga-
tien In Middle West.

New York, Aug. 9.--W c. Brown
vice president of the New York Cen
trail system, returned recently from a
journey through the middle west, un.
dertaken with the object of ascertain
ing the actual crop situation. He Wis
tied the states of Illinois, Indiana. Mis-
souri, and Iowa, and has prepared spe-
cial reports on the conditions in Kan
sas and Nebraska. In all these, ac-
cordiDg to his observation, crops this
year will be remarkable as to quantity
ana quality.
Prices VIII he Good.
Il believe the United States this year
will harvest a larger quantity of grain
of all sorts than ever before and will
market it at better price, considering
the size of the crops, Kansas is go
ing to produce a corn crop of about
80 900, 900 bushels. Last year il pro
duced S7,00O,0OO bushels. In Kansas
and Nebraska a corn crop on as large
a scale as ever before is practically as
sured.
Town VIII stand High.
iowa will produce 550.000,000 bush
els of corn and possibly 355 000, 600 In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-09
Henry w. Herring Gives
Self Up to the
PeIice.
HAD NOT LEFT CITY
More Charges Against Son of
President of Milwaukee
Avenue Bank.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Cashier Herring of
the Milwaukee Avenue State bank ap-
peared at the West Chicago avenue po-
lice station at noon and was inmedi-
faIr rIa