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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
SCovingtoR 4 Ohio Railroad---Fre;ghts
and pr0EitS on Railroads.

We call attention to the admirable COM
munication Of our valued correspondent.
'eCoyington," to be found on the outsile
page Of this days paper. The writer is
well known to US. as an accomplished and
experienced engineer, we'll acquainted with
the subjects he treats Of, and ardently de-
voted to the interests and prosperity Of Vir-
ginia.
The tables our correspondent gives Of the
charges and profits on some Of the impor-
tant roads of New York and one in Penn
sylvania are more than confrmaaory Of all we
have been urging for some time in this pa
per. We have insisted that two and half
cents per ton per mile would pay the cost
Of carriage on the road, while an average
Of less than double that amount would af
ford fair profit to the company and pay
cost besides. TIE experience of the New
York and Pennsylvania roads, however,
proves that from two to TWO and half cents
is enough for cost and profit both. The
fact is that as you increase the business Of
a-railroad you diminish the cost Of carrying
each article transported, and rice rerso as
you diminish the business you increase the
cost. Double the business Of our road, and
the whole cost Of working it would not be
increased more than 20 per cent. If 30
much. The cost, therefore, Of carrying
each ton would be reduced nearly one half
This is an aspect Of the case which has not
been sufficiently considered by our Railroad
Directors. We hope our intelligent and
well informed correspondent will furnish US
with mere Northern experience on this inn
portant subject. We would like to know
something Of the charges Of the Boston
roads, and Of the effects Of such charges CD
their prosperity.
With freights Of six, seven, zine. and
even ten and twelve cents per hundred, the
railroads of our State can never accomplish
one half their destiny, either to the public
or to the companies. With freights Of three
four. five and six cents, their business would
be incalculably increased, not only ly Civ
lug impulse to the production and charging
the area Of tie country for the supply Of
business, but by adding thousands of tons of
business now excluded BY prohibitory rates
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
0ufHittad.

We are informed, by authority which VIC
cannot doubt, that movement has been set
on foot, the result Of which unless counter
acted, must in our Judgment, be most dis
astrous to the interest of the Virginia Cen
trail Railroad. We will state the facts and
let our readers judge for themselves. A
through ticket has been formed, by which
passengers may start from either of the
three points, Atlanta, Ca, Charleston, S. c.
or New Orleans, and after arriving at Rich
mond the route is as follows To Peters
burg, by the South Side Railroad there
making connection with the Virginia and
Tennessee Rail Road they pass to Bon
| sack $ and from thence Mcssrs Peyton &
20 have contracted to carry them to the
White Sulphur by stage And ''strange,
passing strange" passengers can be con-
veycd, we are told, (for the Beard declare
Tat their rates are as low as they can af-
ford) by this round about way, cheaper
than 'y the Central Road, which runs d.
rect to the White Sulphur, leaving only a.
bout 80 miles Of staging, whereas, by tie
other route there are at least 90 miles It
Us indeed strange, wonderful Incompetent
slblc-a story (Which rasseth al under
standing, anlsone which, We believe, all
sensible llsis Will coiisign 10 tic credulity
Of the marines Unless some active aud
sensible steps arc taken, VIC feel certain that
the Central Isoad viii commence next gum
nler to reap the bitter fruits consequent to
the ruipous policy Of the Boarl-a policy
from which they have heon warned by al
most the whole press Of the State, and which
their own good sense ought 70 have told
them was ruinous- # passengers can reach
the White Sulphur from Richmond by this
round about way for s., how can it be ex-
pectcd shat they will pay IS for the privi-
lege Of c seat III the cars Of the Central Rail
Road ? Can the Board offer them any III
ducement which viii ccunteraet the infu-
enoe Of the sill small voice Of tho pocket
What then remains to be done? Nothing
but to lower the price, undeibid the coalition
and we vouch for it, your coaches will be
filed to overfowing. It is useless to say
your prices are es low as can be afforded
it will avail you nothing. If the price from
Richmond 70 the White Sulphur is nccessa-
rily higher b. the Central than by the 9th
er route, it would be more profitable to
shut up shop and turn your ratings into
hcrse shoes and your tunnel into place for
boys to play hide and seek in, than to pay
your officers ant. for your wood. &C.. for the
purpose Of running empty cars over your
road; and they will be empty as long as an
other road can carry passengers and freigh.
cheaper. But we will not and cannot he
lieve this. It is absolutely absurd 70 be-
iieTo that road which lneanders over nalf
the State and leaves so miles Of staging at
its terminus, can transport passengers cheap
er to point, than road which runs direct
y to that point, leaving only 80 miles Of
staging Only let the Board come to their
senses and act ike reasonable men and there
will be no danger
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17

! WARRINGTON, April 18.-Senote-A com
uittee Of three, consisting Of Messrs Green,
Hunter and Seward, was appointed to con-
fer with q similar committee on the part Of
| the House, on the Kansas question.
The Utah telegraph bill was postponed
until next session.
Nonse-The Washing on Police bill was
debated, but no vote was taken on it.
To morrow at o'clock the House will
act on the disagreeing votes Of the two
(! Houses on Kansas
The memorial applying for territorial
government for Carson Valley, was receiv-
! ed and referred to the Committee on Terri
tories
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
AUCTION SIZE OF
800 ogA palSTEa SS,!

NAE viii s,l ut ArccE,s. At UaloN st>tL on
w Saturday, te l5:h sns,, c0tauiere ~ al II
O'Clock. htr c0.ec.lcn OF OIL PAIN II ,l}s IN
CIR tn4xEA.
Tiv collection consisting vi the lso ks IF Ameti-
can and Fer ign Artists VIII b. open .0f W.. &C.
hatN1o" daring the day aud event y, ri fsiGal, the
18th inst, and on the morning 0. ene sale
" { ipyitt she attention OF ad 10 taia sale. The
paint'nga az consigned to Us with positive ilcc-
IL a u sell aud every Picture offered viii b. sold
rStAoa, rsssrgs.
LOVERS or TIE FIVE lIPTS.
sad al ~a4havc residences 90 ~ IL Will fad IL
to iielr auNlutage 10 attend TIE sale u il = rare
opporttifi!t ioF all such To a,u lair with
anl As OF the P&intlss Asta DIT sheil own prie.,s
Tie ladies aie respectfully Hgiscd n. attend
TTl.k s CUSuiAG, Auctionelss.
ApSil II, lt3s,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
Death Of Thomas II, Benton,

/ The death Of Col Benton occurred on
Saturday morning. The Washington Star
says:
His dying moments were distinguished
by the same calm fortitude which character
lied his long and painful illness. Almost
up to the moment Of his death he worked
with the full force Of his indomitable energy
upon his great work, the Abridgement Of
the Debates Of Congress. By force Of will,
apparently, he suspended physical dissolu-
ton until that work was completed, and he,
in fact, brought it down to the time propos-
cd, viz: to the end Of the compromise SEES
sion Of 1880
Mr.. Benton was in the Senate for twenty
four years, and in the House, as member
from the St. Louis District, two years.
For upwards of thirty years Mr.. Benton
has been resident Of this city, and has in
deed, looked upon Washington as his home
Ho leaves three daughters, one Of whom,
Mrs Fremont, is ROW on her way with her
husband to California
Mr. Benton has stamped his name indeG-
bly, upon the history of the country, in con-
nection with the Administration Of General
jackson, the expunging resolutions, the
United States Bank, the currency question,
the specie bill, Fishing bounties, the Texas
resolutions, South Carolina notification, and
his last Herculean labor, the Arrangement
of the Debates in Congress.
It appears that On Friday Col Benton ex-
pressed his conviction that his death was
nigh. He awaited the event with great
calmness, and although suffering severely,
was accomplishing, and retained full pos
session Of his faculties. Whenever strength
would permit, he was debating letters, and
making provisions for his hourly expected
demise. M
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
POstpOnenant.

By consent Of parties the sale Of the above iron
erty Is postponed until Saturday, tie 2t,h tioy 81
April. Sir. Fuits vii! quite in she sale under 4
trust made to BIN by sold Hyden end his wife,
Sale on the pr en,i.es
TERMS So oo in land, or in thirty DAYS. So
cured BY well endorsed negosiai le no.e balance
in equal INSTRUMENTS at TWO, AMI three yes.rs
with go ID personal security snd title retai,.ea
Persons in search Of such property vii do well
TO examine it. Mr.. Hyden n.li sn0w It 10 them
NlCHU. X. ThpCr
DAVID FULTZ, i'uS'eee'
April IL, 1878.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
ONE EaIF TIE INDICATOR FOR SALE

WISH to sell my interest in the Vim
dicator newspaper Printing Establishment,
(Which interest amounts to one-half.) The
Office is permanently established having q
subscription list equal to that Of almost any
paper in the Valley Of Virginia, and the
advertising custom is good, as the columns
ofthe paper clearly indicate. II is no dis
satisfaction with the business that Induces
me to sell. There is no better position in
the State for Democratic paper--the ma
terial is good and gentleman with some
cash capital can make money. Terms ac-
commodating. Address.
z. J ALFRED,
Stanton.
EE Exchanges please notice.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17

Tbacco Manufacture. There are fifty
six manufacturers Of the staple in Rich
mond, Va. whose united capital amounts
to four OF five millions of dollars. More
tobacco is raised in Virginia than perhaps
in any other State in this country.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
ThrOugh the Tunnel.-On Tuesda,

THOUGH the Tnnnel.-On Tuesday
last, the Cars to and from Richmond, pass
ed through the Blae Ridge Tunnel, with
out difficulty or damage. That great work
is now nearly complete, and under the SUI
perindendence Of the present able and &C
complished Engineer, II. D.. Whitcomb.
Esq, will soon be passed over to the com
pany as fn.shed! a most gratifying re-
suit.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
Few Advertisements.

We call particular attention to the ad-
vertisements of Aicssrs. r. b. Waller, and
Hall &: Bro. Young men who are just
commencing business in Stanton. and who
are offering inducements to purchasers. =
Also, to the other numerous advertisements
III to-day's paper. all Of which are worthy
the attention Of buyers.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
NJ S'y'1 E?i
Main Sc. ,One Door g,nst ofthe Pes. on &c -,

Main S., One Door g,ast offhe Pes. on &c ,
sTAUS rs,N, Va.
TIVE undersigned woulI respectfully inform the
i c'til rs Of Staunton and Augusta COUNTY that
he has Just opened large and general Assortment
OF BOOTS, SHOES. HATS AND CAPS, 1T III,
place above Indicated. the entire Stock has been
selected with great care from the best nanu ;actu.
rers IF Philade ha, and win be sold nd Dir pri-
ces. Spocis. attention is Invited 70 the ussort-
ment Of Ladies' snd Ms>es' Callers is!inpers,
Buskins, &C., Of every style and raicty. cali
is solicited JOHN X WOODS
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17

Godey's Eady's Book, for My, has
been received. tits magnificent mum.
Der. the Fashion Plates are elegant, and thu
reading matter Of high order. Terms s.
;n advance.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
FOR SHERIFF or pENDLETON.

We are authorized to announce Capt. Il. T.
SAUNDERS, as a Candidate for the Office Of Sher-
iii Of fcndleton county.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR COUNTY CLERK.
To the Voters OF augusta Comfy.
Wear authorized to announce JOHN u. IN
BDDEN, Esq. as A Candidate for the Office OF
Clerk of the County Court Of Augusta.
Ms~-We are authorized to announce JEFFER-
son KINNEY as q Candidate for recollection t.
the Office Of CLERK OF TnH CouNrT CpuRT OF Au
Feb. 20, 1858.
We are authorized to Announce TfIOS. P. VIII
SON az Candidate for the Office of Clerk Of tht
County Court of Augusta.
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
To the Voters OF Augusta County.
respectfully announce myself az Candid ate
for re election to the Office of Clerk Of the Cir
CUT CouaT ofyour County.
NICHOLAS C. KINNEY.
TIE the yoters or Augusta.
] respectfully announce myself as Casliiiate
for the Office e Clerk Of the Circuit Court of hu
gusta. JAMES COCHRAN.
FOR CONSTABLE.
We are authorized to announce JOHN II
CSAWF FORD AS a Candidate for the Office Of Coz
srABLB in District No. !, in the town of taunton
Weare authorized to announce THOS. MAR
SHALL Candidate for the Office Of Constable
in the lst District.
We are authorized to announce F.. VI. CUSlI-
ING, as Candidate for the Office Of Constable in
the End Distiict.
COMMISSIONER OF TIE REVENUE
WE are authorized to announce JOHN G. STO
VER as a Candidate for reelection to the Office
of Commssioner of the Revenue in the Second Rev
cnue District ofAugusta County.
We are authorized to announce THOMAS NJ
DONOHO, az Candidate for reelection to The
Othce of Commissioner of the Revenue in the fret
Revenue District of Augusta County.
FOR HIGH SHERIFF.
We are authorized tn announce Col. RUDOLPH
TURK, as Candidate for reelection to the Office
Of High Sheriff, Of Augusta County. He will, In
the main, be assisted BY the former Deputies.
WE are authorized to announce PEGEE @.
STEELE, as 4 Candidate for the Office of Sheriff
OF Augusta County.
FOR SURVEYOR.
We are authorized to announce A. y. TEOTTER
as Candidate for the office of County Surveyor Of
the County Of Augusta.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17

b. WALLER, tenders hs tia AIS ., the pen
AIs PIE OF 81 .untnn and nli',ity. tor tn liberal
patronage lee cd sinre lis unnli,rRr, ui;i.l "a
business, resi- ecttuy nf.rlne his FREUD, lnd the
pub IL, tina. he h;.,.d large suppl, ei 4Iits-
Ct.hir,S, ot tha b st Mind, ahd ut tie t4tr
Price. lie also, calls particular attention to his
choice
ST0lK or LIQEORS,
which for purity, cheopness, and q.sslitg, canur.
he surpassed IN this country. AZ he asks est,
as he is confident satisfaction will b. -.eu il. ali
cases. l.. d. NJ.
April II, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
Wurrah for Srring Hill /!

On Saturday last a Volunteer Rifle Gem
pany, numbering 50 persons was organized
at Spring Hill, in this county, and the fol-
loving persons elected oficers, wig
Isaac A. Bushong, Captain,
Abraham Tare, Isl Lieat.,
j A Clinodinst, Cd DO
J II Slower, lst Sergeant
A J Ecl,ard, Cd do
BIZ Kouff, Sd do
J A Kenncy. 18th DO
Jaa II Kouf, lst Corporal,
A Lambert, I'd 90
S Lambert, Sd do
B Sheets, 4th do
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17

'sN by the TFesNtFNt u Mf. He"ton. :
! The Washington Union Of Saturday says:
The President, hearing Of the extreme
illness Of his ancient compeer, called upon
him on Friday evening. The dying states
man declared afterwards his exceeding graft
! fication at the visit. The interview is said
70 have been protracted. Mr.. Benton is
said to have expressed his extrame solicit
tude for the condition Of public affairs, and
painful sense Of the imminent dangers
threaten the country He is said to have
exhorted the President to rely upon Divine
support and guidance, and not upon that Of
men. who would deceive him.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
sS.TOlfn OF LIOEORN.
TysERE NEE soon
TIMES A COMING,

WnEN toe people of Virginia surn their az
w tentioa 70 Home Industry. Il, my lusL,s ),
t.kes shis opportunity OF returning lis thank To
the fuohc for their liberal iatyunage. and wouli
interim them, that ne has just ed fne a--or,-
fnent 0. Material for III. Nanu acturing OF La
DIES, MISSES AND CuILDkEN'S BOOTS aud
ShOhS, and tsENTLEMEN'S BOUTS G tITEk,
anG SHOES, OF every variety, with n,atuess md
dispatch, and hopes by inus'rg and desire TO
please, to merit the public patronage. IL. IL.
April II. 1853.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
Arfiiur'S Home Magazine, for May, i.

1E0Hs0 M rs tF0zHc1 TT ~
on our table It is filed with choice read
ing matter. The Fashion plates are Of the
latest style. and Of superior flush
Terms g III advance,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17

~ BEAD the announcementg.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17

neacl DR.. I'hos Goode. the well known
proprietor Of the Hot Springs in Bath coun-
ty, Va, died at his residence there Gu tie
"a inst, in the list year Of bis age.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
MOURNING GOODS.

MOURNING GOODS.
VARIOUS kinds can be found at
PIPER & FUNKUOUSGE'S.
April II, 1853.
~ PIPER & FUNkHUUSER'S.
April IL, 1853.
lust RECEIVED. a superior lot of Teas, for
- sale by l.. b. WALLER.
April H. 1858.
MTARICAIBO COFFEE.--A nee 'ot Of
fA ailtaiDu tolt.N, just Iece ned cAd lo' s"ie
10y l.. b. W ALI Il.
April II, 1855.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17

IE Exchanges please notice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-05

c.,t.. IDgrsham and Smith and Mr.; Len
ySpT S. n, have been constituted. oy the
than, , ~ Of the Navy. Board of Commits.
ssoi. ,s in accordance With . resolution OF
'0n s1., r. for the purpose Of examining into
toe , msr;,s of a newly invented Life Pre-
seI Ti.. President Breckenridge has returned
WOn' J,Sn Cadwallader. of Philadelphia.
-. bsen confirmed as the successor OF Judge
JOAN Jai K. Kane, Judge of the eastern district
OIL Han Rspsou II. Gillet, of New York, has
,.n nomibsted by the President for the So
vD s.0 of the Court Of CIaims.
i' IT, American Medical Association, as
.:.nbIed at the Smithsonian Institution, yes.
' 49,. the meeting was called to order, and
". ss President, DR.. Paul F. Eve, Of Tenn,
W.. .Dot the chair. The meeting was opened
' ";,b drawer by Rev. Byron Sunderland
y, Harvey Lindsay. Chairman Of the Com
n ~; Of Arrangements, welcomed the del
coates 10 an appropriate address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-05
Congress.

10 the Senate yesterday, a communication
was received from the President in relation
to an outrage committed on the family of Mr.
Dixon, at JaffA, in Palestine.
Mr.. Stuart presented petition for the es
tablishment of q post-rosd.
Mr.. Mason introduced resolution for CON
mencing the sittings of the Senate. on and al
ter Monday next, at IL O'clock, a. H.; agreed
tc.
Mr. Bigier reported resolution looking t.
the sale of certain buildings in Philadelphia
agreed to.
10 the House of Representatives, Commit
tees we're called for reports.
Mr.. Blair, from the Committee on Private
Land Claims, reported bill to settle the
private land claims in New Mexico.
Mr. Greenwood, from the Committee on In
dian Affairs, reported a bill to confirm the
sale of the reservation held by the Christian
Indians, 10 Kansas, and provide permanent
homes for them.
Mr.. Faulkner, from the Committee on Mil
itary Affairs, reported bill making appro-
pristion for the completion of the military
road from Astoria to Salem, in Oregon Ter
ritory.
MIR. Clngman, from the Committee on For
eign Affairs, made a report, in effect con-
demniug the entering OF any foreign terrific
~ with which we are at peace for the pur-
pose of making arrests, unless authorized by
Congress to use the United States forces for
that purpose.
Mr.. Richie, of the same committee, made
minority report, returning thanks to Com.
Paulding, his officers and men, for Selling
William Walker.
MIR. Barksdale intended to offer substi-
tute--that Com. Paulding's capture of Walk,
er was without authority, and meets the con-
dsmnation of this House.
Mr.. Ciingman moved to postpone the fur
Their consideration of these reports until l
p. IN, today.
Mr.. Reagan moved to lay the report made
by Mr.. Clugmau d.precating the Clayton
Bulwer treaty on the table. Agreed to.
The Minnesota State bill from the Senate,
was taken up.
Mr.. Sherman offered q substitute for the
original bill, refusing to accept the Consttu-
ton, and authorizing the people of Minnesc-
Ia to frame O new one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-05
R FRIENDSHIP FIRE COMPANY.-A,

II FRIENDSHIP FIRE COMPANY.-A,
a meeting OF this Company, May 8, 1858, the
following proceedings were adopted
Whereas, the City Council having recently
passed IAN act to prevent the unlawful assem-
bling, at or in, Engine Houses" it is therefore
Rfsoissd, LIST. That while We fully commend
the object of said ACT, we regard the means, by
which an observance of order at Engine
Houses, is sought to be effected, as injudicious,
Objectionable, and Intellectual.
2ud That the favorable consideration which
the CITY Council has always accorded TO the
communications of this Company, fully justi-
fes the belief that said act will be so mod flied,
if required, as to meet the wishes OF the Fire.
men, and effect the desired reform.
3rd. That as a company, We are as much IN
favor OF law and order az the most orderly
members OF any spontaneous meeting, whose
active CO operation as 6remen rather than as
members of such meetings" would obviate all
complaint as to the non.observance OF order At
Engine Houses
4th That il behooves those whose 'self re-
spect caused them 10 retire from the present or
CARNATIONS" to form an Independent ComPa-
ny, In order that their valuable services be not
wholly lost 10 the community.
5th. That to not unlike "seltrespect-
evinced by "a Fireman OF ls27"-was prooa'
bly, owing to the disastrous fire Of that year,
whereas had "young America" with its wonted
energy, been "bobbing around" said $25oooO
fire, mi eht not have much exceeded a false alarm.
9th. That considering the law in reference to
the appointment, OF Wardens, this Company,
thong ID most directly affected thereby, has no
quarrel with the City Council, nor any grievance
to redress in regard to the late appointments
7th. That the services and apparatus OF this
Company, so far as our present lack OF hose
will allow are ever, as heretofore, subject TO the
cali of our fellow. citizens, and we request that
on such occasions, every member OLA sPontane
.ous meeting will "be around" to man the rope
and breaks.
sth. That R. F. Prettyman, G T. Whiting
ton, J. w. Atkinson, and J. Muir be a committee
to meet such committees as have been sppoin
ted by other Fire Companies, to consider the
recent act OF the City Council, in reference ia
Engine Houses.
9Th. That these proceedings be published In
the Gazette and Sentinel
RF. PRETTYMAN, President.
r. BAYLIss, Secretary