North Carolina Newspapers

TODAY'S NEWS TODAY LOCAL STATE Fr :iGN charlott: MEWS, A The Only Afternoon Associated Press Newspaper in North Carolina. XXII NO. 6047. CHARLOTTE, SN. C, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 12, 1905. PRICE: 3 CENTS. THE 10 PAGES 1st Section ' TODAY PAGES I TO 6 u : : 6 voi 1 CONVENTION OF PLENIPOTENTIARIES IS foreign Minister Lansdorff Has Notified Severaf Continental Powers That a meeting Will Soon be Held to Determine Terms of Peace. y Not the Slightest Foundation for he Idea Some Correspondents Have Advanced That Russia is Solely Desirous of Fathoming Condition Japanese Army. Hv Associated xTess. St. Petersburg, June 12. All at tempts u create an impression that there is the slightest hitch in the pre liminary negotiations are absolutely without a shadow of foundations. For eign minister, Lamsdorff, has formally uotiiicd several continental powers that 3 meeting of plenipotentiaries to see 'vhethtT 't is possible to agree to terms of pea e i" assured. Xow tr.it Russia has received a for mal nor fixation that Japan has sent jer oft'i'-ial and favorable reply to the resilient, the Russian official reply has ieen forvurded. The Associated Press feels that it is in a positioi to state positively that flip reply will fully respond to the Pres-ii-nt's message. There does not seem to he the slightest warrant for the rratituitious idea some correspondents ire putting out that Russia is only de sr.otis of ascertaining the Japanese cnnJitions and at the same time gain a better position for her army in Man churia. Russia Willing to Discuss Terms. Washington, June 12. Ambassador Cassini called on the President to ex press the Russian government's con sent to the President's proposition, ami to state that Russia would ap point plenipotentiaries to meet jthe plenipotentiaries of Japan to discuss the question of peace. The place of meeting is at. present being discussed. NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS. Today Toward the Settlement of the Teamsters' Strike Interest Centers in Report of Grand Jury. !;y Associated Press. Chicago. June 12. Nothing has been tone today towards the settlement of :he teamsters strike. No negotiations r.re in progress and there was no talk f any in the future. Mayor Dunne welcomed the Nation rl Teamowners organization to th city rnd told them that every effort would le made to insure peace and protect property. Interest is centered in the investiga tion of the grand jury. Some sensa tional testimony is being promised re garding the spending of large sums of noney by the labor leaders. The mon fy was secured, it is alleged, by black nailing business houses. ROCKEFELLER PROMISES AID For the Support of a Baptist College n Louisana State 'Bank Examiner Thomas to Choose Site of Location. By Associated Pres. New Orleans, June 12. State Bank Examiner Thomas, who is a member fj- the Louisiana Baptist Committee, l"is been appointed to choose a site fer the Baptist College in Louisiana. 1 is announced that John D. Rocke 1 Her has promised the institution lib K'al financial support. The location of tin institution will be announced at ' fl r,eeting in November. CRUISER TO BE TRIED. Thc 28th of This Month Has Been Designated As the Day. Ly Associated Press. Washington. June 12. Orders have 'i given for the official trial of the protected cruiser, Charleston, built by ' Newport News Shipbuilding Com Iiny for the coast of New England, on Ml OF 20,000 SECURITIES Taken From Under the Pillow of Henry Comstock, Who was Con ing Them From New York to Fall River on the Steamer Puritan. Associated Press, "oston, June 12. A robbery involv es a loss of $120,000 in securities by ry W. Comstock, of Boston, which , "."',f"l on board the steamer Puritan ' '"'g his trip from New York to Fall , H'r last night, has been reported to Police of this city. y ine securities included the stock of tj",mus ,railrads and steel corpora- ns, taken from under the pillow in stock's state room by some one, '10- it is believed, climbed through a """low. Shortly after Comstock ,nej this city he received a tele piioiie message from New York tell- " i am bo c. sh payinS a suitable amount of ASSURED RQBBERV PYTHIANS COMING IN. The Grand Lodge Meets Tomorrow Evening at 8 O'clock. Tomorrow the Pythians of the Old North State will have the keys of the city in their possession. From far and near in fact from all over North Carolina the representat ives of one of the best secret orders in existence will come to Charlotte to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge. The program for tomorrow, which has already been published in The News, consists of a reception at the Manufacturers' Club the hours from 5:30 to 7 a trolley ride at 10 o'clock, and a lawn party at the home of Cap tain Thomas S. Franklin beginning at 1 1 o'clock. At 8 o'clock tomorrow night at Pythian Castle, the Grand Lodge will meet in the first session. The address of welcome will be delivered by Mr. E. R. Preston of the Charlotte bar. "Who will respond, is not known at this writing. The meeting of the Grand Lodge is important to every Pythian in the State and at least 250 will be here to at tend the meetings. The following representatives from the different lodges will be of the re ceiving party at the Manufacturers Club tomorrow afternoon: Charlotte: F. R. McNinch, C. B. Flournoy, J. A. Fore', J. V. Simms, J. T. Porter, L. B. Alexander. Rathbone: T. S. Franklin, A. E. Mc Causland, F. D. Alexander. J. A. Solo mons, J. G. Baird, J. O. Walker. Mecklenburg: W. M. Lyles, T. W. Dixon, I. W. Jamison, A. C. Hutchison, j W. C. Wilson, N. C. White. Dilworth: F. D. Lethco, J. P. Kirk patrick, S. S. Stokes, J. L. Jenkins, C. F. Alexander, B. S. Davis. Pythian Notes. Among the most exalted, as well as most popular of the order here to at tend the Grand Lodge, is Mr. D. F. Summey, for many years a citizen of Charlotte, and ever and always a most popular one. Mr. Summey is at present living in Lexington, Ky. He is manager of the Montenegro Music Co. He and his talented wife are among the lead ing musical spirits of Lexington. Mr. Summey was Grand Vice Chan cellor of the Grand Lodges of Pythians, in this State and would have gone higher, but his removal to "Kaintuck" prevented it. Mr. Summey is at pres ent Imperial Bftsha, the second highest office in the D. O. K. K.'s He will be made Imperial Prince, the highest of fice at the next meeting of the Grand Lodge in Detroit, August 14-17. Char lotte will be largely represented at the Grand Lodge. The Pythian Castle, where the Grand Lodge will hold its meetings has been artistically decorated in the colors and designs of theat order. The decorations are arranged in triangles, )an emblematic design one on Tryin street and two on West Fourth. THE PENH. "FLYER" BREAKS RECORD The Recently Installed Train Be tween Chicago and New York Makes Marvelous Record of a Mile in 28 1-8 Seconds Near Ada, Ohio. By Associated Press. New York, June 12. The first east bound train of the Pennsylvania Rail road's new eighteen hour service, be tween New York and Chicago, arrived at Jersey City at 9.22 this morning, three minutes ahead of schedule time. The running time from Chicago to Jersey City was jl7 hours and 37 min utes. The engineer said the train covered one mile in 35 seconds.' Fort Wayne, June 12. The Pennsyl vania Flyer, westbound, covered three miles near Ada, Ohio, in 85 seconds, or at the rate of a mile in 28 1-8 seconds, or 127 1-3 miles an hour, breaking all world's records. Chicago, June 12. On its initial run from New York, the Pennsylvania Rail road's Eighteen-hour "Flyer," the fast est long-distance train in the world, ar rived in this city at 8:52 o'clock this morning, three minutes ahead of sche dule time. There were no ceremonies connected with the initial run of the train. The only officers of the road aboard were General Passenger Agent Samuel Moo dy, of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg, and District Passenger Agent Peltzshover. So many persons made applications for passes on the new train that for several hours before the sche duled time to start all the available room in the train hacr been disposed of- The new train consists of five- cars. Two of them are regulation sleeping cars, one a dining caar, one a compart T0nf nhsprvaiion car and the other a 111 V- AX I, . compartment library, drawing-room and smoking car. Each of these 18 hour trains will be similarly epuipped. Wheat Outlook. Washington, June 12. Preliminary returns on the acreage of spring wheat sown indicates an area of about 17 613 000 acres, being an increase of 572,000 acres, or 2.8 per cent, from the estimate of the acreage sown last year. The average condition of spring wheat on June 1 was 93.7, as compared with 93.4 at the corresponding date last year, 56.9 on June 1, 1903, and a ten-year average of 94.4. Mr. McCorkle Better. A telephone message from Chester, S C received this afternoon states that Mr. Paul McCorkle's condition is improved. ANGRY WATERS OF MISSISSIPPI STILLjWEEPING Now Five to Eight Miles in Width Along the Lowlands Between Hannibal and Keokuk, Iowa. The-Property Loss Already Immense. Riley Smallwood and Seven Other Persons are Reported Drown ed. Carcasses of Horses and Mules are Floating Upon the Bosom of the Mad Waters. By Associated Press. Hannibal, Mo., June 12. The flood ed Mississippi river has spread over all unprotected lowlands., and is from five to eight miles wide between here and Keokuk, la. Near Alexandria, Mo. Riley Smallwood, a farmer, was drowned and seven other persons are reported missing. Many dead bodies of horses, mules and cattle are floating past Hannibal and from Alexandria, Canton, Memphis, West Quincy and Keokuk, reports have been received of a general loss of live stock. All available boats making trips up and down the river are rescuing per sons who escaped to points above the water line. The property loss is al ready estimated at several million dol lars.. FEDERAL COURT. Was Formally Opened This Afternoon. Business Begins Tomorrow. The formalities incident to the open ing of the District and Circuit Courts were gone through with at the Federal building this afternoon. Clerk Cowles opened the one and a Deputy Marshal the other. The court proper will not begin work until in the morning at 10 o'clock. Judge James E. Boyd will arrive to night and will be the guest of the Bu ford hotel. District Attorney Holton will arrive this afternoon at 6 o'clock from Winston-Salem. By in the morning all the officials will be present and the machinery of the court will once more be oiled and put in motion. While no cases of special importance are to be heard at this term, there will be sufficient interest to draw quite a number of Federal office-holders to Charlotte. Mr. Hooper Returns. Mr. C. E. Hobper returned last night from Atlantic City, where he attended the convention of the Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association of the United States and Canada, which met there June 5th to 9th. Mr. Hooper states that 400 hotel men Avere in at tendance, and that many of them brought their wives, which increased the number of people there for the convention to 600. Mrs. Hooper accompanied him. , CARICATURE SKETCH OF JUSTICE J. M. HARLAN. Justice Harlan, of the Supreme Court, who denies that he will retire from the bench in order to devote the remainder of his life to the collec tion of funds for the erection of a Presbyterian cathedral in Washington. MR. DORRITEE TALKS. ' Full Membership of the Church Pres ent Yesterday. Every member of Westminster Church, and scores of outside friends, turned out yesterday morning to wel come the former beloved pastor, Rev. I J. A. Dorritee, who returned from Tex as several days ago. Mr. Dorritee conducted the entire service at the church yesterday morning. He was able to stand during his talk to his people (for such they will long consid er themselves). The occasion was one of supreme pleasure to the church in being able to have their late pastor speak to them again; and one of sad ness that it was to be his last sermon to them. Mr. Dorritee spoke from the text: "Paul may plant and Apollos water, but God alone can give the increase." He said, in part, that the church must not look to him, but to God; that it must be loyal to his successor, and uphold his hands; give him affection, help, and loyal sympathy. He spoke affectionately and tearful ly of his work; his beloved people of Westminster, and commended them through the years to him who "giveth the increase." At the close of the service every man, woman and child present pressed forward to clasp the hand of the loved pastor. There were tears every one wept; there were kind words plenty of them; there was the "oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness."." Mr. Dorritee was dearly loved by the Westminster people. He was the first pastor, and must always be first in their hearts. He and his family go from here to Virginia. His church in Corpus Christi has given him four months' leave of absence, with full salary. He will not preach again while absent, as he promised his church that he would not. He is look ing and feeling better. THE GOVERNOR A SHRINER. He Takes the Degree by Special Dis pensation. The degree of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, was communicated to Governor Robert B. Glenn today at 12:30 o'clock in the of- ! fice of Col. D. G. Maxwell. I The Governor was elected a member of the Oasis Temple at Asheville last Thursday and was to have taken the ; degree in that city but conflicting en gagements made it impossible for him I to do so. He advised the Asheville ! Shriners to that effect, whereupon the , Illustrious Potentate, Mr. William An i derson, of Charlotte, was ordered to j communicate the degrees to him on his j visit to Charlotte. j The Governor is now a full-fledged . Shriner and wears the insignia of that 1 a oruer. Death of Mr. C. D. Smith. Mr. C. D. Smith, died at 12 o'clock today at his home, No. 1210 South Try on street. The deceased- was 49 years old and was a native of Laurens, S. C, having moved to Charlotte only about tw7o months ago. The body will be taken to Shelby to morrow morning and the interment will be near that place. The deceased was an Odd Fellow and the members of the order are asked to meet at the residence tomorrow morn ing at 9 o'clock. C. B. D.'s Win Pennant. The last game of the city base ball league was played at Latta Park this morning between the C. B. D.'s and the 3 B's, the former winning by the score of 5 to 3. The penant prize will be awarded to the C. B. D.'s Wednes day night at the Y. M. C. A. GATTIS-KILGO CASE NOW BEING HEARD E The Defendants Claimed That They Could Not Obtain Justice in Granville and Hence the Re moval to Raleigh. Judge Moore is Presiding. A Charter Has Been Granted to the Charlotte Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade for the Promotion of Commercial and Manufacturing Interests. Special to The News. Raleigh, June 12. The third trial in the noted case of Gattis vs. Kilgo will require about two weeks. The first trial held in Granville county, resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff for $20,000. The second trial resulted in a verdict for $15,000. A new trial was then granted, an order having been obtained by the de fendants removing the case to Wake county, the claim being that - they could not get justice in Granville coun ty. The last continuance was granted on account of the illness and death of Washington Duke, one of the defend ants in the case. Judge Moore is pre siding in the present trial. The first two days will be consumed in empanel ling a jury. A charter was granted this morning by the Secretary of State for the Char lotte Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade, incorporated with $25,000 capi tal. It provides for and has for its purpose the promotion of the commer cial and manufacturing interests of the city. A club building will be erect ed. The incorporators are J. J. Adams, R. M. Miller, Jr., O. P. Heath, H. H. Orr, R. A. Lee, C. B. Bryant Another charter was granted to Par mele (Martin county) Normal and In dustrial Institute. There is no capital stock. One of the principal incorpor ators is H. F. Higsmith. The management at the penitentiary announces the escape from the convict camp at Wilkesboro of J. T. Rogers, alias Lackey, serving a sentence of seventy ears. ""' 'MR. P. A. OSBORNE DEAD. His Death the Result of a Kick by a Horse. Mr. P. A. Osborne died this afternoon shortly after 1 o'clock, at his home in Dilworth from the effects of a horse kick, received early yesterday morn ing. The end came after much suffering and though sudden was not wholly un expected. Yesterday morning Mr. Osborne turn ed his horses in a lot to graze for a few hours. He was specially fond of a mare that he drove most of the time. While this horse was grazing, he went to her side and affectionately patted her on the back. The animal, as quick as a flash, kicked at Mr. Osborne, the hoof striking him near the pit of the stom ach. He was carried in his house by some nearby neighbors and physicians .were hastily summoned and three worked with him faithfully until death ended his sufferings. For years Mr. Osborne was in the harness busines sin this city. Of re cent years he was engaged in selling groceries and feed stuffs. Only a year or two ago he sold his property on North Pine street and purchased the Tate residence in Dilworth. The deceased is survived by his wife and three children, Misses Connie and Marjorie and Master William Osborne. Up to 3:30 o'clock this afternoon the funeral arrangements had not been made. The deceased was a member of West minster church and was well thought of by all who knew him. BIGELOW IN FEDERAL PRISON. The Former Milwaukee Banker Be gins His Term of Imprisonment. By Associattd Press. Fort Leavenworth, Kan., June 12. Frank G. Bigelow, the former Milwau kee banker, has begun serving a ten years' sentence at the Federal prison. His hair wras cut and a prison suit was given him. He was photographed, and measured by the Bertillon system. Bigelow will be given a clerical posi tion. St. Peter's Hospital Report. The following is the report of St. Peter's Hospital for May: No. of patients in hospital May 1st 22 No. of patients in hospital June 1st .' 18 ' No. of patients admitted in May. . . 30 No. of patients dismissed in May.. 66 No. of days treatment in May 583 No. of operations in May 24 No. of outside cases treated 64 No. of births 0 No. of death 1 DISTRICT WORK. No. of patients visited 7 No. of visits made 80 N. J. LACKLAND, I Supt. on. Charles S... Galert, of Ruther ford, will arrive in the city this even- j ing to attend the K. of P. convention. WA covin AT CLEVELAND SPRINGS. Many Charlotte People at the Popular Resort. Special to The Newt . Shelby, June 12. The following are the arrivals at the Cleveland Springs Hotel for Wednesday and Thursday: Miss Annie Miller, Shelby; J. F. Flowers, Charlotte; F. L. Jackson, Gastonia; Miss Madeline Miller, Shel by; Herman Dowd, Charlotte; D. E. Hinson, Camden, S. C; Dr. R. A. Rob erts, Cedar Hill, Tex.; Geo. P. Wads worth, Charlotte, N. C; John B. Ross, Charlotte; Dr. T. H. Wright, Char lotte; Dr. S. B. Jones. Charlotte; J. P. Austell, Shelby; A. Borders, Shel by; E. E. McBrayer, Shelby. COLUMBIA WANTS ROOSEVELT. President Will Be Invited to South Carolina Capital. Special to The News. Columbia, June 12. At the meeting of the Columbia Chamber qf Commerce to be held tonight, an invitation will be extended to President Roosevelt to visit Columbia on his Southern trip next fall. MASS MEETING TONIGHT. Business Men, Employers and General Public Invited to Hear Questions of National Concern Discussed Tonight The business men, employers, and working men, as well as the public generally, r.re expected to turn out en masse tonight in the meeting in Red Men's Hall over Nathan's store on East Trade street. Dr. Barron will speak on "Organization;" Alderman J. P. Carr and Rev. Geo. A. Page will speak. Mr. James Leonard, general organizer, will speak on "The Aims and Objects of the American Federa tion of Labor." The questions to be discussed are generally those receiv ing the most attention from the states men and scholars of today, as well as the mass of citizenship, because the latter is most vitally affected by them. There will be a few short talks by several others. Glass Factory Burned. By Associated Press. Keomo, Ind., June 12. The Jenkins glass factory burned today. Loss is $125,000. Greensboro Tenders a Reception to the Secretary of the United States Treasury. Many Prom inent Educators Will Attend Teachers' Assembly. Special to The Mews. Greensboro, June 12. The banquet given at the Guilford-Benbow Saturday night in honor of Secretary of the United States Treasury Hon. Leslie M. Shaw, was in every: respect a delightful and successful event At 9 o'clock a re ception was tendered the secretary in the parlors of the hotel, and at 9:30 the party, with about 100 guests, repaired to the dining-room, where the banquet was served. The menu was most excel lent and one to delight the palate. Judge W. P. Bynum, Jr., was toast master. Mayor Murphy made an ad dress of welcome to the distinguished visitor. He was followed by Secretary Shaw, who spoke for about three quarters of an hour. In his speech Secretary Shaw thank ed the people of Greensboro for their kindnesses and said he had enjoyed very much his stay in the Gate City. He said that while he was impressed with the patriotism that caused the citizens to preserve the battleground, he liked much more the spirit of indus try which was building such mills as the White Oak. Secretary Shaw spoke at length to the business men of the need of more markets in order that we might sell our products. He also spoke of the ben efits that will be derived from an Isth mian canal. He said that, after secur ing the canal the next important need of the United States is a merchant ma rine, and this can be secured only by subsiding the shipping interests, as do foreign nations. He said that there were some questions too big for poli tics and some just the right size. He said to open new markets, to construct the Isthmian canal and subsidizing the shipping interests are questions too big for partisans, but ought to receive the support of all the people. There were speeches made by Dr. Chas. D. Mclver, Col. W. S. Thompson, Judge W. P. Bynum, Jr., Col. J. T. Morehead, Judge Jas. E. Boyd and Mr. David Dreyfus. The banquet was tendered by the bankers of the city, the Chamber of Commerce and citizens. Secretary Shaw left at midnight for Washington. He arrived in the city Saturday at noon from Jacksonville, where on Friday he addressed the Bankers' Association of Georgia and Florida. While in the city he was the guest of Congressman E. Spencer Blackburn. The North Carolina State Teachers' Assembly will begin here tomorrow. Secretary W. D. Carmichael and a large number of teachers are already in the city. A large number of prominent ed ucators will be here. The program is a most interesting one. The Greensboro Female college com mencement begun last night, when Rev. Dr. G. H. Detwiler preached the an nual sermon to the Young Woman's Christian Association. Wednesday will be the day for the graduating exer ciscs. Rev. W. T. Bundick, of Virginia, preached three temperance sermons in the city yesterday to large congrega tions. He left today for Wins:on-Sa- lem. BANQUET IN HONOR SECRETARY SHAW THE SHAM BATTLE T Three Torpedo Boat Destroyers Were Theoretically Blown Out of the Water by Artillerymen Stationed Along tr Coast Near Fort Howard. Battleship Texas Fired Her Big and Little Guns at Fort How ard, But Was Discovered in the Nick of Time and Sent to the Bottom. r By Associated Press. Baltimore, June 12. Admiral Dick ins' squadron made ?. demonstration on the local fortifications early this morning, and up to one-thirty a. m. three torpedo boat destroyers were theoretically blown out ofMhe water by artillerymen stationed at Fort How ard. Two of these answered the de scriptions of the Worden and the Whipple, while the third was either, the McDonough, Steuart or Lawrence. While the 'Worden' was theoretical ly blown up, she proceeded past Fort Howard and on up the river. Forts Smallwood, Armistead and Carroll im mediately got their guns into action, and all took turns in shooting at the approaching 'enemy.' About fifteen minutes after the approach of the first of the enemy's fleet, another de stroyer, evidently the " Whipple, was discovered. This vessel suffered the same fate as the first. The third de stroyer soon made its appearance and like the other two was "sunk." . Later, the fourth destroyer was dis covered and "sunk." Then the battle ship Texas m?.de a frontal demonstra tion, and from the seven-foot knoll fired her big and little guns at Fort Howard. While the Texas was mak ing this demonstration a swift crui ser made a flank movement and went up the bay towards Pool Island. It was discovered in the nick of time by the men at Fort Howard, who fired on the ship. The fire was returned, and after a "lively skirmish the gunners at the fort theoretically sent both the Texas and the cruiser to the bottom. i'A MOTHER'S. LOVE.' New Play at the Park Car Service Excellent. "A Mother's Love." a comedy drama, will be the attraction at the park au ditorium tonight. The play, like all that the Peters Stock Company give, is a good one and a large audience will, no doubt be present. The first week of the attractions at the park was a good one in point of attendance. Each night the spacious auditorium was comtortaojy nuea ana pvervnne fin ioved the outing. The gen eral verdict is that Mr. Peters has the best popular-price attraction that nas ever been to Charlotte. The street car service to and from the park is splendid. The cars run regularly and there are no "waits." The 4C's company is to be congratulated on the excellence of the service rendered. Governor a Danville Rooter. Governor Glenn stopped in The News office this morning long enough to say that he intended to witness the ball game between 'Charlotte and Danville this afternoon. He also stated that he would root for Danville. It would be well to remind Charlot teans that Governor Glenn came from over in "The Meadows" and that the Virginia line runs right along through that section. This is the only reason why The News can possibly account for his desire to root for the Dan River boys. Taken to the Hospital. Mr. Frank Henderson, of Flint Hill, was brought to the Presbyterian Hos pital this morning for treatment. Mr. Henderson has been ill for some time with fever and he was taken to the hos pital in order that he may receive better treatment. GAYNGR Ai GREEHE Their Counsel Has .Petitioned Judge in Chambers to be Al lowed to 'Furnish Security for Their Appeal to the Supreme Court. By Associated press. ' Montreal, June 12. T. Chase Cas grain, counsel for Gaynor and Greene, has petitioned Judge Hall in Chambers to be allowed to furnish a security for their appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada from the decision of the King's bench, maintaining the judgment of Judge Davis, who declared that Extra dition Commissioner, Lafontaine, had jurisdiction in the present case and who rejected the writ of prohibition taken against the commissioner by the coun sel for accused.) Judge Hill will render judgment tomorrow. BALTIMORE FORTIFICATIONS ANOTHER PETTON - t-