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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
FIENDIsH ROBBERS
Steal Money of Nelson County Nian,
Then Try to Burn Him Alive.
TSpccfal to Tho Times. .pIspaccll.l

AMHERST. VA. January l7.-News
has Just reached here of robbery and
attempted murder near Bryant. in Nell
son county. The vict m was Mr.. Ian.
don Brent. very aged man OF that
section. Last Saturday night while
Mr.. Brent was asleep some one en-
tered his house and searched his room.
securing s12 in currency and checks
amounting to SIN Not satisfied with,
this. he fell upon the old man and
choked him until he was siunconscious.
He then set fire to the bedclothing in
three or four places. BY this tine the
occupants of an adjoining room had
awakened and the intruder fled. Mr..
Brent was found gasping for breath.
The fire was extinguished without Sc
rious injury to Mr.. Brent. But for the
wooden blankets on his bed he would
probably have feen burned to death.
Mr.. Waller McGinnis, of this place.
yesterday afternoon fell from a wagon
which he was driving and had his .eg
broken. Tho fracture was In the hip.
The fracture was set by Drs. Sandidge
and VOORHEES,. and Mr.. McGinnis is now
getting along nicely.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18

Jury still Unable to Agree, the Judge
Goes to O5Indiann Home.
CHICAGO January 17.-The Walsh
jury not having arrived at verdict
as to the guilt or innocence OF tho
former bank president; ? mt, charged with
cago National Bank. word was sent
by Judge Anderson to those waiting
In the court room at 5o'clock this
afternoon that he was. about to 20 to
his home In indiana, and that the
Of the jury, should they agree,
would not be announced until after his
return tomorrow morning,
Doubts are now expressed rs to
as to the attitude OF the Jurors were
oircuiated during the day., but were
without foundation, no !ntimation OF
any any sort having come from the jury
room. Walsh and his attorneys waited
about the court room OF Judge An
derson nearly all day, He appeared
to he in high spirits and EXPRESSED the
belief that he would be acquitted. !
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
MANY TO SUPPORT
BUT RATHER NOT
OF the Virginia Dele
cation and Others Classed as
Bryan Men Fear He Can
not Wir-Would With
draw If Strongly
Opposed.
Times Dispatch Bureau.
M,msey Building
lNnshington. d. c.. Jan.

Washington. D. C.. Jan. -.
The sentiment ot Democrats of the
Senate and House, as gathered in the
past week or two, indicates very clear
ly that If those who doubt the wisdom
OF nominating William Jennings Bryan
were to throw aside the fear OF hurt
ing themselves with their constituents
and go down into their districts when
Congress adjourns and set themselves
TO the task Of sending to tho national
convention delegates opposed TO tho
OF the Nebraska statesman.
they could hold the balance of power
at Denver. They could compel the
nomination Of Governor Johnson, or
Minnesota. at least. Possibly they
might compass the nomination OF Judge
George Gray. Of Delaware, though this
Gray is far from the radical wing OF
the Democratic party.
1t is a difficult matter to find Demo-
Gratis who declare they are unequivo-
caily for the nomination OF Mr.. Bryan.
because they want to soc him in the
White House. The average member
of Congress will go no further than to
say he Is for Bryan because his peo-
pie are for Bryan, and because he be-
leves Mr.. Bryan can poll more votes
than any other candidate.
Attitude Of yirgininns.
The Virginia delegation Is not pri-
marily-a majority OF it-for Mr..
Bryan. AS Representative Hay. who is
for Mr.. Bryan. as matters stand. said
to-day. he believes Mr. Bryan will be
nothing is never productive of party
good.
Representative Lamb foremost ad-
vocate, of free coinage in 1896, said he
was for Mr.. Bryan this year. provided
ne could get more votes than any otl.r
candidate. which he thought likely.
But Captain Lamb did not hesitate to
say that there was no Democrat who
would make a finer President than
Judge Gray.
Representative Flood. for instance,
| has declared for Mr.. Bryan, but he
| said to-day he thought 1t hardly wise
to declare for man so long before
the convention met: that conditions
might. rise which would make it the
part of wisdom to support some other
candidate. Representative Saunders
agreed to this.
Representative John Sharp william.
| who declared some time ago for Mr
Bryan for the nomination. simply made
still sees that Mr.. Bryan has about All
the chances to win the prize to be
handed out at Denver; therefore, oppo.
sition TO him would be useless and
/ harmful.
4 Decausc He VIII VIM
4 Many instances might be cited o1
Democrats In public positions who are
for Mr.. Bryan because they think he
viii! be nominated. If they though,
there was the slightest chance to nomi.
nate some other man they would no,
1 hesitate to declare, their oppo itiona =
the peerless.
/ It can scarcely be doubted that sucl
a strong anti-Rryan sentiment as cx
II Its among the lemacrats nf CO., sxrac
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES
Southern Changes Divislons aud Drops
EmnlONcs. "a
p,Vsr. 1,,.na,.,,

81 Especial TO I he iimes-Dlspatcia.1
DURHAM, N. c., January 17.--In pur-
siance of the policy OF the Southern
Railway to reduce expenses the Dur
ham division, which is one OF the most
important on the line. Will be discon-
tinued after the tst of February. This
division was established about thirteen
months ago.. and has supervision OF
the Southern from Greensboro to
Goldsboro. and Clarksvflle and Chapel
Hill included.
In this dlscontinuance will go the
officials and dispatchers as follows.
j. NJ. Bennett, superintendent; w. NJ.
Briggs, trainmas ster: G.. W. Anderson.
roadmaster; B. P. Eetchem, chief dis
patcher. and "A. H. Caldwell. traffic
manager.
This change in railroad circles was
unexpected at the present time. How
ever, the Southern Is making various
changes on this entire division. The
Durham division will be attached to
the Danville division. with hcadquar.
ters at Danville, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
J CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUID

officials and Whiskcy Men BEING Ar
rested in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, S. c., January 17.-John
was arrested here to-day
on warrant issued by the State Dis
pensary Commission, charging conspir-
acy to defraud the State. Black was
released in tho sum Of $4,000.
II Warrants have heen issued for the
arrest OF Il. w. Boykin and John Bell
Towill, both former members OF the
State board. M. "A. Goodman, liquor
drummer, who was arrested yesterday
Warrants are out for former dispen.
sary officials and whiskey men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
SAVED HIS FRIEND
Boys Presence Of Mind Prevents Com-
nsniOn from Being Killed.
Especial to The Times -Dlspatch.l

WINCHESTER. VA. January "
The presence of mind and Quick action
of Paul Clendenning. the little son OF
A. G. ClendenninE. of Bunker Hill.
saved the lie of his companion. Stuart
Cline. at that place to-day.
The bows were OH their way to
school, when young Cline In crossing
the track caught his foot In a cattle
guard. Despite their frantic efforts the
little fellows foot could not be re-
leased. The Cumberland Valley Rail-
roads fast mall train. due at $780, was
approaching.
Right here young Clendenning3 rose
tosthe emergency. Dashlng down the
track. he waved his arms wildly to the
engineer. who stopped his train within
n few feet of the helpless boy. The
willing hands OF the trainmen soon
released young Cline, and Paul Glen
denninG ls.the hero OF the hour.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
THE PILOTS SURRENDER
Withdraw Opposition to the I,iIl tu
Abolish Compulsory ptlOtnge.

rs;pecai to The Timcs-Dspntct.l
NORFOLK, W.. January 17.---The
Virginia Pilot Association has given
It's assent to the passage of the bill
now pending In the Legislature of
Nirginln relieving the vessels and
steamers regularly plying between Vir.
ginia ports and coDstwise points, OF
Il pilotage tax now imposed. This Is
looked upon us ending any iy1t against
the 1nensiirc and is believed to assure
It's passage at the present session Of
the two bodies.
rhe step was taken by the Pilot
Association. so 1t is announced. In the
interest OF Virginia shipping. although
~ is recognized that the pilots Will
suffer individually by tho concession.
Captain W. r.. Boutwell, the presi-
dent of tho Virginia Pilots Associa-
.tion. who has been In Richmond since
the Legislature convened Is aware OF
the Introduction OF the Cox Edwards
bill, and he stated last night that the
measure was satisfactory to him and
his company, and that he wished to
see 1t passed.
Captain Boutwell, will remain here
for come time. and Will do all he
can among his friends In the two
houses in the interest OF Ctlle meas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
MISS ROBINSON ARRESTED

American Woman, Witness I'm Drucc
2 Case, Charged With Perjury.
LONDON, January 17.-NIiss Mary
Robinson, an American woman, the
daughter OF q Southern planter, who
in the recent Druce case, testified
that she knew Druce as the Duke Of
that Druce was the Duke OF port
land. and that Druce himself after
ward confirmed the statement, was ar.
rested to-day on a warrant charging
her with perjury.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
WILL HAVE B. & o, TRAINS
Compnny~ to Extend Direct Service to
llichInOnd In short Tii,,r.

Ispecie! to The 'rimc Dspntcii.l
BALTIMORE. MD. January 1I.--Thc
Bnltiinorc and Ohio Railrond IL arrang
ing to put on through trains between
this city and Richmond. II may he II
month or two before IL can he done,
AZ the schedule pf trains using the
rond between Washington and Rich
mond Will have tp be conaidcrcd.
The completion and occupancy Of the
Union station at Washington places
the Baltimore and Ohio on an equal
footing with the Pennsylvana in the
fight FOR Southcrn traffic, from which
II .-was barred hdretofore by physical
conditions. Tho Baltimore and Ohio
viii IKE the tracks of the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac. In which
1T holds a onc-slxtli interest. The Bal.
timore and Ohio has made two attempts
in the past to make proper connections
for Southern passenger traffic. one
plnn was by way OF the Metropolitan
Southern. which stnrtcd In Wontgom-
cry county, Md, and was to cross the
Potomac and connect with the Southern
Railway near Alexandria.
This was abandoned. Later 1t was
planned to bridge the Potomac ut
shepparIs and connect with the Orange
and Alexandria road. THIS plan. also
was allowed to slumber.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
that they were
DON'T Want Another Court.

N NoKFoLIS, VA. January 17.Thu
Norfolk Bar Association at q meeting
opposing the bill introduced by Senator
Sale 4 10 create another court for thr
city OF Norfolk, declaring It is to the
best interest Of the city to increase
City Circuit Court. and have additional
terms of that court to facilitate busI-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
superIntendents Laid on.

s-3s- Sp-c nj TO Ine 'Ilmes.Oispatch-I
WINSTON-SALEM. n. c., January II.
-tn February 1st Captain A. NJ Smith.
superintendent of the Winston and
Mooresyille divisions OF the Southern
Railway. will be succeeded by Captain
j. NJ. Bennett, now of the Durham
division. This announcement was made
to-da. by General Superintendent
Westfall.
Captain Smith was not. given any as.
surance that another place had been
or would be provided for him. He
came to this city Just year ago from
the Rock Hill division. succeeding Cap.
tain r. N. Bennett, who was transferred
tc the new Durham division.
Captain ]. .. Newell. who few
months ago was transferred from Tn me
the wington> to the Rock Hill. s. O.,
division, like Captain Smith. has been
dropped from the roll. with no promise
There are rumors current to the ef
feet that several divisions over the
entire system are to be CONSOLIDATED
at once.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
no Estop Federal Court.

WASHINGTON, JanunrY l7.--A bill
designed to prevent Federal inter
ference with State rate statutes during
In the House to-day BY Mr.. Hackney,
of Missouri. 1t prohibits ts5tntsrference
'hy Circuit or District Courts,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
DIED AT THE AGE OF los
Fine Old SCOloretI Woman Who Left III
OffsprinE of Nincty-five PersOns.

Il1 y ISPSNIU' W : ITO : Ffe' 7'sEtf tcfI.I
ETNA MILLS. VA. January H.
Old Aunt Greasy Hill, colored. was
buried at Mangohlck yesterday. She
er OF seven children. the grandmother
of twenty-seven children. the great.
grandmDthNr of fifty,eight children
and the great t-sreat-grandmot other ct
three children making a total off
living. At average OF $500 apiece
would have been worth s47.500.
Aunt Greasy was a willing hand and
served as q morher's doctor In her own
race as we'll as In the white race, She
was active up to the time she was
100 years old, and she possessed a good
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
COAST LINE COMES TO 1 TERMS

Reported to Have Accepted All Condi-
tionso Glenn .AEree,nent.
& RALEIGH, n. q, Iamuu'H @ y ! htt.-.E,state-
Einntic i Coast Line has finally consented
ia agree to ali the terms OF tho rail
road rate agreement, suggested by
aoyerner Glenn hoth 1or trn s;rastats
viii not resist the right OF the State
to make yates. This WAS the last
road Holding of. ss s.s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
Council 10 Urge ReneaL

A meeting Of the Common Council
Will be held next Tuesday night to
pass resolutions similar to those
adopted by the Board OF Aldermen and
the Chamber Of Commerce urging the
repeal OF the law by which the Rich.
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad has n monopoly between this
city and Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
SAILORS SUE FOR ARR
Five Negroes bring Action sn inst
Captain IInrtinE for $4,000.

Five Negroes tsrlnE Action Ent4st
Captain Harding for. $4,000.
PROVIDENCE. r. L., january 17.-
Claiming that they We're Sarrested con-
trary to the law. and that they We're
on shipboard and brought
up ITO Providence from Newport News
against their will. five negro .sailors
on the flve-masted schooner Dorothy
Palmer, of Boston, had Captain j. g
Harding arrested this afternoon and
further entered five civil suits for dan'-
ages of $4,000 each. Captain Harding
furnished surety In the sum of $4,000,
contendinE that he had right to act
as he did.
The sailors claim that they We're
Illegally imprisoned at NeWport News,
Just eforet the Palmer set sail for this
port. Their attorney asserts that no
law has permitted for ten years the
arrest o deserving sailors IN tho mer-
chant marine, The captain claims that
he acted under the authority of Com
missioner Garrett, of Newport News,
Greet interest IN the case is7 felt In
marine circles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
THEY GET THE LIMIT
Mayor OF Bristol Puts the Screws I,
Violntora of Prohibition LAW.

g q Snecial to Tho Tlmts- UIspatch.l
termined niinlo to break a up the practice to ef
selling whislsey in Bristol. Va. since
the abolition OF saloons, Mayor Rico
he fined Buck CoIyip, a. young. man
convicted 81 whiskey-selling, sloo and
sentenced him to one year In jail. Pa
trick Hyatt, twenty, -four years old,
convicted Of selling whlskey to minors,
teen months In prison.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
SESSION OF TWO HOUSES

Q.eIcgates Discuss Question or Gowns
FOR Supreme Court Judges.
Sitting for considerably over an hour
Yesterday. the House of Delegates
TRANSACTED much business. none OF
which was of striking public interest
After brief but spirited debate, the
body refused to reconsider tho vote
~ which, on the previous day, IL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
PICTURE MACHINE EXPLODE
Fire in Bcrryville Theatre Creates Will
Pnnic. but Nobody Seriously Injured.
LSpecial TO The Times plspatch.l

BEREYvILLE. VA, January IT,
Another page of horror came near be-
ing added to the long list of disasters
in places Of amusement here ton ght.
show was being given at the Opera
House, the machine exploded. setting
fire to the draperies surrounding the
machine, and in an instant all was
nhlaze and excitement.
Men, women and children rushed TO
the doors and windows, and many car
rled out the window sash with them.
Cooler heads prevailed and stopped the
mad rush. Fortunately no one was
seriously injured. Very little damage
was done to the build 'ng by fire. which
was quickly extinguished by the brave
efforts of those in charge of the ma
chine.
After the excitement was over 1t was
found thata prominent young man had
deserted the young lady whom he es-
corted to the performance, having
rushed to the door and down the long
stairway to. the. street. leaving the lady
in the burning building to take care of
herself. Fortunately gentleman near
by assisted her from the building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
vARDAMAN TO BE EDITOR
win start Pnper a. Soon a. Hi. Term

Will Start Paper as Soon as His Term
In Senate Expires.
JACKSON. MISS, January 17.-Gov-
e1nor James X. Vardaman to-tlay made
a definite announcement that he would
enter the field OF journalism when his
pires.
Within the next ten days, the Gov
.ernor declares, the first copy OF his pa
per will appear. It will be printed at
Jackson and will start as a weekly,
pending the working out Of plans for
q daily.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
KILL AND BURN HIM
Nun Murdered and Body Thrown Into
burning Shed.

Turning Shed.
CHATTANOOGA TENN. January / Z.
u. O. Logan. aged siXty-siX, night
watchman at the ,Wheeland Machine
blow on the head from some heavy
The body was afterward
placed In small frame shed. which
was then set on fire. When found
by tiremen It WAS burned almost be-
yond recognition. Logan leaves Wild
.oM and hvo children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18

The Richmond Washington company,
the holding concern, owns a majority
of the capital stock ofsthe Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac, distri-
buted among six railroads, ating
the through line In conjunction with
the Washfngton Southern. from Wash.
ington to Quantico. The Baltimore
and Ohio owns a one-sixth interest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
Was Always Irrntionnl.
NO VERDICT IN WALSH CASE.

CONTINUED on third Pagu.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
CONFIRMS. numor c,rcu,n,ed Here.

No'E10rH No'ErH> 's"''o' 5 ''7'''' .'7'E'
This telegram confirms the very in
tcresting report In circulation here
yesterday that this company intended
to extend Its service 10 Richmond. a
week ago this company established d
through sleeper service between Rich
niond and Pittsburg. being enabled to
do this with the opening Of the new
passenger station ut the national capi-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18

CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-18
Decnusc He NVill WIn

1t can scarcely be doubted that such
a strong anti Bryan sentiment as cx-
ists among the Democrats of Congress
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-18
Today's Butte Entries.

First race. eleven-sixteenths of a mile.
purse-Effervescence 81, Glendening 80,
Cascade of Diamonds 80, Jezebel l02, Mrs.
Matthews l02. Flora Dear l02. Poppy 102
Red Era lO2, Campus 104, King Thorpe
lO4 Hogarth l0i, Huachucha l04
Second race, five furlongs, selling-Ray
Welsch lO2. Marie lO2. Morea l02. Pallos
l02, Black Hand l02, Electric Light 105.
Semproelle 1O5. Disagreement 107. Minnie
~ Knight Deck ll2.
Third race, seven furlongs, selling-Or-
&han 49, Nettie Hicks 1O2 Hersain l02
hfller's Daughter l02. Galyanic 1914. w. B.
Gates 104. Cerro Santa 1O4. Follow Me 104.
Happy Rice l04 Bright Albert lOl. Robert
Mitchell lO4. Western 107.
Fourth race. nine-siXteenths of a mile.
selling-Brush Up 101. Ontario Oregon l12.
Misty Pride H. Golden Wine 1l2. Curricu-
lum ia. Sir Preston ia. Happy Chappy
ia, Sid Silver ia, Free knight the Bear
ia. Duke OF Orleans III. F. Il. Shaw Iii.
Willaway ia.
Fifth race, mile and sixteenth, selling
Kogo 81. Sainrida 81. Lucy Marie 81. North
west 80. Royal Ben 90. Timothy Wen 100.
Merlingo leo, Eduardo 100.
Sixth race seven furlongs, selling-Peer-
less Lass l02, Harka l02 sylvia L. l02, Rus
ticus l04. Silver Heels 1914. FL Pasino l0i,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-18
DENVER LUXUS
PLAYS TODAY
"Zeke" NeWmeyer and "BiIIy"
McCausIand Battery for
Visitors.

The Luxus baseball team, bag and bag
gage. arrived from Denver last evening
Tor weeks series of games with the
teams of the Utah state league. The Lux
us team is the best they have in the
Colorado state league and should be able
10 give the Utah aggregation the hardest
games they have had this year
The team is of especial interest to Utah
rams on account of two old-time popular
Salt Lake players who are on the lineup.
They are Billy McCausland at back stop
and 'Zeke" Newmeyer. one of the pitch
ing staff. Both men are playing at their
top speed. and as the other men on the
team are of the same class, II certainly
looks as though the Luxus team would be
able 20 deliver the goods.
Manager Reid said last evening thai he
would pitch Newmeyer in tOday's game,
and that McCausland would be behind
the bat. This win give the visitors a for
mer Salt Lake battery.
The Salt Lake team is stronger now
than ii has been at any time since the
season opened. and as the fans know. is
playing good baseball. The game will be
called at Walkers field at 1880 o'clock.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-18
NABBED FOR SELLING
LIQUOR TO INDIANS

Missoula, Mont, Aug. I7.-Sam Cone,
officer of the United States secret service,
has completed a raid of the Flathead In
dian reservation and has arrested fifteen
men for selling liquor to the Indians and
for having intoXicants in their posses
sion on the reservation. Among those ar
rested are several prominent business
men of Missouri. who were on a fishing
trip on the reservation with a supply of
bottled beer. Tonight two bartenders.
August Schmidt and Fred Anderson We're
arrested here for selling liquor to Indians.
The men arrested will be given hearing
before United States Commissioner w. p.
Smith in Missoula and, If bound over, will
face Judge Hunt in the federal court at
Helena
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-18
BIG MONEY FOR HORstMfN
North Pacific Harness Circuit Prom.
ises Some Large
Stakes.

Portland, Ore, Aug. 17.-For the North
Pacific harness race and live stock cir
cult which opens at Dillingham;, Wash,
a week from tomorrow and continues until
about the middle of October purses stakes
and premiums aggregating more than
$4,000 have been hung up. nearly double
the amount of money ever awarded in
similar expositions in one year before.
There are eight cities included in the
harness race circuit, as follows:
Bellingham, Wash, Aug. 24-29: Everett
Wash. Aug. 3l-Sept. 5; Seattle, Wash.
Sept. TIP; Salem, Ore. Sept. 14-ls: Port
land. Ore, Sept. 2l-2s; North Yakima,
Oct. $40; Lewiston. Ida, Oct. 12-17.
For the racing events, in which there are
close to 500 trotters and PAGERS from all
trans Rocky mountain and coast states
and northwestern Canada many entries
have been received