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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

DEBATING SocIEEY.-At the Young Mems
Debating Society on last Saturday night, the
question-"Is duelling ever Observation-Disclosures
debated in the affirmative by Jacob Yost, and
in the negative by J. W. Stout, and the decision
was in favor of the affirmative.
On next Saturday night, the following ques-
ton will be debated:
"Resolved That one may justifiably advocate
what he does not believe to be true"
The following are appointed to debate it:
In the affirmative, Lewis Bumgardner and
Frank Larew; in the negative, A. F. Robertson
and John d, Blackley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

FROM CENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERs-"Ifi find
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup excellent, having a
ready sale and rendering more satisfaction than
any Cough Syrup have ever sold. ~. B. Ma
long, M. d., Fifteenth and Carpenter Sgs., Philo-
fLeLllhi0 Pc.
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We report daller market this week. Flour
declining some and Grain not SO firm In price.
No change in small products; demand good
with ready sales, DC.
CA. RICHARDSON,
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For the SPECTATOR,
Judge Lynch In Texas.

Mr.. Editor II enclose the appended
slip from the Bolton Journal (Texas) OF
18th Dec, containing an item Of interest
not only to persons In this county, the
counties of Rockbridge and Botetourt,
and West Virginia, but particularly to
the people of Cumberland county, Va,
of which they were, perhaps, natives
They left that county, if rumor did not
do them injustice, because of relieving
some of their neighbors of oxen, per-
haps also of horses. About Fincastle
similar charges were made against them.
Suspicion rested on the son, because of
the loss of horses in this county, the cir
cumstances connected with which
amounted almost to proof. After
wards, in the county Of Hampshire,
he was arrested. made his escape, and as
it is believed went to Texas. X.
LYNCH LAW IN FALLS COUNTY.
TROY, BELL Co., TEX, Dec. IL, '76.
Ed. JOurndl:-O last Sunday MORN
ing Isoe Mcpherson, William Scott and
others were riding across the prairie on
the head of Pond creek in Bell county.
On the line of Bell and Falls, they dis
covered two men hanging by the neck,
each to a separate tree. They proved to
be G. w. Wooten and his son, young
man about "a years old. The old man
was so or go yeas of age. By two o'clock
Sunday evening quite crowd of spec
tators had arrived to witness the scene.
Esq. Simpson was absent in Robertson
Co., SO Justice Jackson, of Falls county,
Monday morning. Deputy Sheriff Still
orr q fr1r vrvh ho frxyn
down and carried them to their home.
Monday morning the same jury was
:lsed for the inquest. The testimony of
Mrs. smalley was, that between 10 and
IL o'clock Saturday night, twenty or
thirty armed and masked men called for
WoOten and his son, who did not an
swer. The crowd then broke down the
door, and took them out by force. The
other witness testified to about the same.
They swore positively to two men in
the party, both of whom live in Bell
county. Mrs. Smalley made affidavits
against these parties, and Esq. Jackson
issued warrants for their arrest, and
placed them in the hands of Constable
Lee, of Falls county. The men who
were identified can prove an dlibi by as
good men as there are in Bell county.
All good citizens of both counties re-
greet the occurrence, but it seems to me
the only sure and speedy remedy for
such evils. 1t is impossible to come at
such parties with the law.
The verdict of the jury was as follows
We, the jury, find that the deceased,
C. w. Wooten and John Wooten, came
to their death by being hung by the
neck until dead by unknown parties.
F. MIDDLETON,
w. SIMPSON,
SAM. MELBOURN,
N. B. FRENCH,
JOHN BOSWELL.
Wooten and his son have borne bad
characters in the neighborhood for sew
eral years, and it is generally believed
that they have been harboring horse
thieves for long time.
Respectfully, DEPRECAToR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

COMING TO STAUNroN.-The Winchester
Times says: "Messrs, MICH. Holiday & Frank
West, of Winchester, are going to Staunton In
few weeks where they will engage in the shoe
and hat business. II affabiliiy, industry, and
correct business habits are elements of success
in Staunton, theirprosperity in their new home
will be assured
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

HATS, HATS, HATS, hats, hats. Go to G. l..
Weller's and make your purchase there. Price
very low. now
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

LEASE OF COAL LANDS.-Capt. r. H. Catlett
OF the hrm OF Echols, Bell & Catlett, has recent
~ leased tract Of coal lands on the Ches. &
ONO railroad on New River, w. Va, between
Hinton and Quinnimont, for term Of 20 years at
$3.50 for the first year, 1900 for the second and
$1,000 year thereafter.
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ARRESTED FOR RAPE.
CRIME COMMITTED IN FRANCE-ARREsTED IN
THIS COUNTY,

A Frenchman, calling himself Isaac Richie
who some time since bought some land ON the
Blue Ridge mountain, not far from Waynes-
boro' in this county, upon which he has been
living since that time in great retirement, was
on Wednesday last arrested by New YORK
detective, under the grave charge of having
committed rape upon one Of his pupils In
France where he was the teacher of school,
His brother in France who correspondent with
him was watched, and when his letter, put In
the post-office in France, arrived at the New
York post-offiee it was given by the U. 8. Mar
shal to the detective, L. A. Newcome. AS the
letter was directed In the care of "Rev. ]. Hide
brand, Waynesboro', Augusta county, Va..'
the detective went at onca to Waynesboro'
where he arrived on Tuesday afternoon. ano
went the same evening to the residence OF Mr.
Hildebrand, about five miles distant, for the
purpose Of learning the whereabouts of the alb
seconded criminal He claimed to be an &C
quaintance of Richie, and requested Mr.. Hide
brand to 60 with him at once to see him. Mr.
H. declined to go that evening, but told him
| that he would go the next day, whereupon the
detective returned to Waynesboro'. The next
morning, with a spring wagon driven by col
| ored man-Billy Shepherd-he returned to Mr.
Hildebrand's. and that gentleman, as promised
conducted him to Riches, whom they found al
home The pretended acquaintance of Riches
then presented him the letter he had in his pos
session, and upon his acknowledging it as
letter from his brother, he drew pistol and an
nounced to him that he was his prisoner, which
surprised Mr.. II. and the colored driver almost
as much as it did Richie. but was not SO depress-
ing to their feelings. He made no resistance and
was put in the wagon and driven to Waynes-
boro where he was put in irons, and short
ly after was put in a freight car and taken OH
He will be returned to France, to the scene Of
his alleged crime, and, If found guilty. will
have his head cut OF by the guillotine. This is
striking illustration Of the fact that criminals
are never safe from arrest and punishment,
even though they take the wings OF the
morning and fly to the uttermost parts Of the
earth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

LADIES If you wish a pair of Shoes to fit nice
ly, combined with durability, style, finish. and
cheapness, buy from CHAs. L. WELLER.
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u.s. For Holiday Goods go to

u.s. For Holiday Goods go to
J. W. MENTIONS.
BEAUTIFUL NOTICES,
SLIPPER PATTERNS,
FINE BOXES
Full of Handkerchief
and other articles too numerous to mention.
pn- Read the advertisement in this issue
and call at
No. 8,
SOUTH Il UG USTA STREET,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

A YOUNG MUTE TAILORING learn from the
last Goodson Gazette, that Erving Sparks, a
mute, only Is years of age, and one OF the small
est boys employed in the Tailor shop of the D..
D. & B. Institution, "has just finished. without
assistance, his first coat" and that, "in the
same shop, Walter Vaughan and Hezekiah
Echols have received from the foreman, Mr..
Graves, tokens OF his appreciation of their eff
forts to excel"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

DEATH OF MRS. NJ. A. DoYLE.-Mrs. NJ. A.
Doyle died, on the 2Sth ultimo, in the end year
of her age, at the residence of her father,
John Merritt, Esq, near Greenville in this
county. She was the widow of Capt. Robt. l..
Doyle, who was an able lawyer and practiced
his profession before the war in Staunton, and
was killed whilst calamity commandinga COM
pany in the battle of Piedmont in this county.
She was the mother of Capt. Thos. S. Doyle OF
this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

ArrENTIoN.-We would call the attention Oh
our subscribers to the figures on their papers
Immediately following their names. These
figures indicate the time to which they have
paid their subscriptions All who ind them
sa1ves in arrears will please come forward at
once and square up and have the figures
o,,onoed so as to show that they have paid for
-, Ieast one wear in advance. Come friends, be
,,onost-"oive the devil his due"-"render unto
Cesar that which is Casar's."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF RIvERHEADs.-
The Teachers Association of Riverheads Dis
trict which organized at Greenville on Saturday
week, will hold their next msetlng on Saturday
next at Broadhead school-heuse. The following
are the officers: Mr.. John NJ. Steffey, President;
j. Frank Wilson, Vice President; Wilson Brown,
Secretary; and ]. N. Miller, Treasurer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-On last Tuesday
E. M. Cushing, auctioneer, sold for Meade F
White com'r, the Newton Wilson farm on
Middle River, containing lls acrss, at $40 pei
acre, to Mr.. w. NJ. Dudley.
On Saturday week, the same auctioneer sold
for Jno. Paul, assignee of J. A. Critzer, bank
rupt. q house and lot in Mt. Sidney, to Mrs
Martha johnson for $3.50; Also lot to ]. w
Tobveop for c100
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

PROF. JOB TURNER IN BosToN.-On Sunday
of last week, Prof. Job Turner preached to the
mutes in Boston. The Boston Daily Globe of
tho Goth ult.. says: Yesterday forenoon quite
large humber of deaf mutes were assembled
at John A. Andrew Hall to hear the word of
God in the sign language by Prof. Job Turner.
who delivered an impressive discourse ON the
danger of quenching the Spirit of God, taking
his text from l. Thessalonians, v. 10. He began
by saying "spir1t signifies an immaterial. i'm
mortal and thinking substance. AS fire is put
out by Withdrawing fuel SO we quench the spir-
it if we do not stir up all within us to comply
with the motives of the good spirit" He dwelt
fully upon the verse. giving the interested deaf
mute audience some reasons why we should be
careful not to quench the spirit of God.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

DEATH OF MRS. SARAH KICHARDsON.-Mrs.
Sarah Richardson. wife of Rev. w. T. Rich
ardson, of the Augusta Female Seminary OF
this city, died on last Sunday afternoon, and
will be buried to-day at Waynesboro, where a
number of her kindred are buried. She was
the daughter of Mr.. Charles Patrick, decd, who
lived in the neighborhood of Waynesboro. She
had been in falling health for many months,
and quite i'll since the first Of January last
She was victim of pulmonary consumption.
She was an intelligent and most estimable lady,
highly esteemed by all who knew her. She
was a woman of exemplary piety and e1erted
much influence for good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

RICH ENTERTAINMENT FOR Y. NJ. G. Ave
are authorized to announce to the good people
Of our city, that an entertainment will be given
in the lower rooms Of the Grange building on
Thursday evening, the Sth inst, in the interest
of the Y. N. c. A.
It will be rendered under the direction of I'M
qualifiediy compsAent ladies and gentlemen,
and we are expecting a rare treat.
The stage entertainment will consist OF an
Operetta, 1.-THE Hunters Daughter" Fairy
Charade, vocal music by our best talent. as well
az instrumental solos and Orchestra.
Supper will also be served by fair and expert
enced hands in one of the rear rooms on the
same floor.
Admittance fee only twenty-five cents. Give
them a full house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

LEASE OF THE FAIR GROUNDS AT WINCHEs-
TER-The Winchester Times says: The Fair
Grounds Committee of the s. VA. Society have
leased their track and stables to Mr.. ]. A. Snapp
ofStaunton, for one year, beginning in May,
next. Mr.. Snapp is recommended as reliable
gentleman, and an expert in handling and
training horses to which business he will give
his exclusive attention"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

OFFICIAL VISIT TO OUR PUBLIC INsTITU-
| T1oNs-On Friday last, a Committee represen-
| ting both houses of the General Assembly, paid
| visit of examination to the Institution for
| the education of the Deaf and Dumb and the
Blind, and the Western Lunatic Asylum. The
visit was a surprise to the Superintendent
and other officials of these Institutions, but
they are so well conducted as to be always in
readiness for the most searching examination.
The committee cannot do otherwise than make
a favorable report. The following gentlemen
constitute the committee: Drs. A. ]. Clarke,
G. H. Jordan, ]. B. Strayer, R. II. Cox, W. D.
Queensenbury, VIM. C. Num-, P. Gibson. and
T. D. Craig ESQ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

RAGSl RAGS!LCash paid for clean liner
and cotton rags at the SPECTATOR Office.
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT ROANOKE
CoLLEaE.-We are indebted to the committee
for an invitation to attend, on the end hist,
the anniversary celebration of the birth OF
Washington by the Ciceronian Literary Society
of Roanoke College.
President, A. w. Hope, Texas: Orator, H. W.
Delaplane, Ohio; Debaters, T. w. Dreher, s, c.,
and Q. H. Scott, w. Va; Anniversarian. ]. L.
Wamsley. w. Va.
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FURS.

From Sl.75 to $40 q set.
Fur Trimmings, all shades, at so OTIS. per yard.
MILLINERY
The largest selection have ever had Is now
opened ready for inspection.
Trimmed Hats for 50 cents to SIS.
Ladies' and Children's Felt Hats for 40 cts.
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CARPETS.

Hemp Carpet, Is and 30 cents.
Ingram Carpet. from 40 to 90 cts.
Extra Super Ingram, two ply, all wool. from
65 to 80 cts.
Brussels and Three Ply, from s1.2o to 81. so Per
yard.
Oil Cloth, quarter, from 40 to 90 cents.
Brussels Rugs. for $3.50.
Velvet Rugs, very cheap at "a.
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STAMPING DEPOT.

Stamps on Linen, Cotton and Flannel near1y
and quickly executed.
Machine Needles for all first-class machines
for Is cts1 dozen for 90 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

Obituaries are charged Jor at advertising rates
Notices Ut deaths published 0rdtuitoalslu.
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Having purchased my goods for CASH in
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, will
be enabled to sell so low as to aston1sh the best
informed.
After years of experience as q Merchant and
having carefully studied the science Of Mer-
chandising, have arrived at the conclusion to
ESTABLISH PERMANENT BUSINESS
founded upon the principles of TRUTH AND
JUSTICE, and in order to treat all alike who
may deal with me, giving to each q DOLLARS
worth Of goods for dollar, have adopted the
The New York herald., 1877-10-19
STATE POLITICS.

FIRST DISTRICT SENATORIAL CONVENTION.
The Republican Scnatoria! Convention for the First
district-comprising Queens, suffolk ana Richmond
countcs-was held at Jamaica yesterday afternoon
Up TO the last moment Almost hoped that Sena-
tor Prince might DO induced TO accept renomina-
tion, but a letter was received by Mr. Isaac H.
Cocks, Chairman Of the Queens County Republi-
can Central Committed, stating that Mr.. Prince
declined, and consequently there were only
Two candidates naned-Jancs Otis and Jonn
8. Marcy. An Informal ballot showed that Mr.
Otis had 20 votes and Mr. Marcy 30 ami Mr. OTIS
nomination was aftcrward made BY acciamation. Tho
following resolution was unanimously adopted:-
Resolved That ths Importance Of tho state issues
forced the people by the acon OF Tammany all
spring demands the most effort part
good cx to secure the election of
IRON fammany control and pledged the
Those issues Include the submission vote the
people OF the amendments of the
posed by Governor Idcns city Commission tho
o OF reorm aud rctronchment Tor New and
Brooklyn, Gc all OF which opposed by te rammany
democracy last sprng In view Of these Important
The New York herald., 1877-10-19
ACCIDENT OR SUICIDE !?

Julia McCuo, also known as Julia Johnson, and Nv.
Ing al NO. 1o4 West Thirtysevcnth street. dcd ycser
day from poison administered BY herself For tns
past two throe weeks she had been ailing and
attending physician, Dr. Bradhan, OF NO. 4l5 West
Thirty-third street, on Wednesday gave her bottle
oil nydratc OF choral and morphine, with Instructions
TO take spoonful at specified times Some time dur.
Ing the night, II IS supposed about o'clock, sne
took tumblcrful Of the mixture. Az seven o'clock
In the morning she was discovered 70 be In state OF
coma, and ~ a few minutes past noopHsho died. Her
mother stated that there could be reason Tor sui
eide on tho part OF her daughter and she believed
case TO be purely accdcnai, Nellie Gallagher, in.
mate OF dcceascds house, stated that Mrs. hcOue had
been very despondent Tor some little time, aud be-
lieves the overdose was taken Intentionally. An ln-
quest Will be held at Al early day.
The New York herald., 1877-10-19
MISSING PERSONS.

william Marston, aged thirsy-threo Of No. 10 West
Third street, reported Captain AlIare last night
as being missing since the 18th inst Hc IS five feet
SIX inches In height, and has wooden leg. Mars.
ton arrved this city few days prior 70 the 10th
from Florida.
A despatch was received from tho Nineteenth pre-
cinct al Police lust evening, stating that
Charles O'Conne aged fourteen years, and John But
cr another boy, missing. and was thought that
they had gone West.
There are now thirty one persons on the record Of
s'missing" a. the Police Central ONCE.
The New York herald., 1877-10-19
BROOKLYN POLITICS.

The Republican CITY Convention will bo held In
Brooklyn to-day TO nominate candidate ior Mayor OF
that city, place OF Frederick A. Schroeder whose
term OF ONCE will expire Dcce mber o. The prob
able nominee OF the Convention Will be Ripley Ropes,
cx-Aldcrman OF the THIRD ward The OF John
T. Henry, Of the Tenth ward, Is also prominently
mentioned BY many republicans in connection with
tho Mayoralty nomination. lhis evening the ssregu
lar and the INDEPENDENT democrats will hold thor
primaries In each ward and county town Tor the cleo
ton OF dcic5acs 10 the CITY, County, senatorial and
Assembly conventions, which latter are 70 DO held
next week. The Republican County Convention Will
be held to. morrow fSaturdayl
The New York herald., 1877-10-19
FIRE AT HUNTERS POINT.

About haitpast Ave O'Clock last night II was discov
cred ha. the oil Ia OF the tanks at the Standard
OH Works. Hunters Point, had ignited large body
Of fame Instantly burst FORTH but fortunately the tank
contained but little OIL only about ATTY barrels. This
was entirely consumed With the assistance OF tho
Long Island Fire Department. and the efforts Of tho
men ycd at the works. the fire was speedily SUBJ
ting had
The New York herald., 1877-10-19

ve cordially INVITE and indepsnd-- -
unite the OF Senatorial and Assem-
bly, csDdidates. - - =. -.
MONTICELLO, N. r., Oct ls, 1877.
Ths democrats Of sullivan county ha We renompated
Thornton A Nivsn for the Assembly.
WHITEHALL, N. ". Oct le, 1871
Tho democrats OF Washington county, in conven-
sion here ss-aay. sominated Aaron O. Broughton, Of
Hampton, fbs the Second Assembly district
FLUsHIxc. L l., Oct 49, 1871
rns republicans Of The First Senatorial district OF
Huaoh county o-day nominated James Otis
TROY, 4. r., Oct Is, 1871.
Yns R<~uAliear Convention Of the Twelfth Senate
rial dssrct at Sandy Hill to-day nominated William
fapo. Of Troy.
The New York herald., 1877-10-19
SUICIDE In THE WOODS.

In the woods at 136th street ana st. Nicholas ave
nue. last evening found the doad body of George
Hun, aged thirty-six years. BY his side a single
barreed pistol, with which he had Shot himself
through the head The deceased had been employed
until week by Henry scnrcbcr OF l36th street and
Eighth avenue. About that time he was discharged
II supposed that the time Hun shot himself he
aboring under it OF meanchoiia, caused by the
death Of his VITO, which took place year ago Siuco
her death he has frequently threatened to tako his
life He was last seen about one O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. and was then walking in the direction oi
the woods where ne cut his throat
The New York herald., 1877-10-19
BRISTOW SLIGHTED.
HIS CLAIM UPON THE PRESIDENT For THE
PLACE or ASSOCIATE JUSTICE.

PLACE or ASSOCIATE JUSTICE.
From the Springfield lMass.) Republican. Oct IS
General Harlan is personally very respectable ap-
poIntmcnt. lie is brawuy Kentucky partisan, shar-
ing with Nr. Brstow the leadership OF the republican
party OF tho State. abic lawyer and man Of prob
my, but less liberal in politics and in political culture
than Mr.. Brstow. The great default Ia the appoint
the necessity for this Introduction Of the sub
)cct of II 10 the country, when his law
partner, Mr.. Bristow, IS man OF national repu-
tation and the chet representative in the last ad
miDistraon Of wnat Mr. Hayes s attempting to carry
IN this IL IL not 100 much 10 say that, without
q Secretary Brstow there would have been no Prcs
dent Hayes Three years ago, Mr. Bristow was making
this adm possible when the pre- head oi
~ was Western Governor, whose name passed into
and out NJ the other. AZ the chici imperson
stion before the country OF The purpose practice
OF reform Mr.. Brisiow had an unmstakablo claim on
reform ing President, and he was the only ldate
at Cincinnati who had such claim. There not
room lor him in the Cabinet anu the only remaining
rst class appointment has been gwen to ns partner
o neglect which domands explanation OF tho admins
trAtion
The New York herald., 1877-10-19
STEAM ON STREET CARS.

The COMMITTEE on Railroads OF the Brooklyn Board
Of Aldermen agreed last night TO recommend to the
Board the following named companies TO be permitted
TO use steam motors their tracks, viz:-Broad-
way iine from Flushing avenue TO East New York /;
North Second Street and Middle Village Railroad, from
broadway, through First North Second street and
Metropolitan avenue to the city limo; Bushwick Ave-
trance OF Cypress Hills Cemetery.
The New York herald., 1877-10-19
HARLEM STREET LIGHT S.

The paphtha street lamps In Harlem do not give
general satisfaction Last wcok 723 cxtingushed
by tho and could not be reIit only tho person
employed by tho Now Jersey Gas Company under
stands that part Of the business On Wednesday
night leo out at an carly hour, and II Is feared
that later IN the season Harlem will be loft on many
nighs in total darkness 1t is said the lamp filler does
NOT Pot in sufficient quantity OF the oil, but whethor
by his option or NJ tho direction Of tho company
a.