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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-09-10

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to all such skullduggery at the polls on
NE sth day Of ! October a tones which
will penetrate to the innermost recesses
bofthe Treasury Deparenedt. . z. b.
Ex.GeyERxoR PALMER, ot Illinois, in
the past Republican, has written let
ter to friend under date August 5, in
which he says 81 assume ito be true
that the Republican party only exists at
present because it has practical control
of the Government Ifit we're out OF
power, it is not easy to imagine any
| good reason why it should again be en-
trusted with the managensat oflpubiic
! affairs" $50 81
The standard duilsr contains 4121
grains Of silver and alloys the Trade
dollar 420 grains and the Mexican dol.
lar At grains. Now, can any sane man
advance . sensible reason for SHERMAN
n Co., giving out to the county that the
Trade and Mexican dollars are worth
only 80 cents, while one contains Al and
the other II more grains Of silver than
the new, OF standard, dollar7 These
dollars we're given to the people at one
hundred cents on the dollar by the bank
ers,snd Treasury, and now they refuse
to- take them back for more than 30 cents
each. That it is q miserable swindle,
endorsed and backed by the National
Banks. the pets Of the money power, is
| rs clear as the sun at MONDAY.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-09-10
/ ANNUAL IsTATEMENTls VII
OF the condition Of the various funds for State County and
Township purposes in the Treasury Of Monroe County
Ohio the second day Of September A. D. 1878

80 - STATE FUND.
To balance in tfeasur, September sstsismsnts Il
Amount collected on Duplicate for 1877, astt
Peddler's license collected By Treasurer, sssSi
Show license collected By Treasurer ssg
Cash received from Treasurer Of State,
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National Republican., 1878-06-13
Fatal Accident to a BrickInyer.

John Henry Carpenter, bricklayer, in the
twenty-frst year Of his age, fell from the sec.
ond story window of u house in course of cree
tiOn Oh Connecticut avenue, between X and l.
streets about five o'clock yesterday evening,
and broke his neck, causing death almost in.
s'antly. The window from which he fell was
fourteen feet from the ground. At the time
he fell he was measuring the work of the
window. Falling outside, he was caught
on an iron railing by the arm, tearing
the flesh away. He struck on his head, break
ing his neck and crushing in the skull. lie
did not speak a word crstrking the ground,
but placed his hands convulsivcly around his
neck and expired. The body was conveyed
home, No liSO Twelfth street, in furniture
wagon, by John Cassell, the boss workman.
John Brown, another workman, who was
engaged at work near Carpenter, called to him,
while he was falling, to bold his head up, but
Carpenter appeared to be powcrlcss.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.
Miscellaneous matter ou third page.

miscellaneous matter on third page.
Regular Congress report on third page.
Court calendar and routine legal news on
third page.
-Lanckton's choice butter, 25 cents. Fruits
and bananas.
The Painters Union gave a picnic at
Baicr'spark last evening.
The knights of st. Augustine give their
annual picnic on the White Lot grounds noxt
Monday.
A dead baby was found by the officers of
tho Seventh Precinct last night aud was held
for tho action Of the coroner.
-Gray's Hotel, corner of and Fifteenth
streets, changed hands on the LIST instant, and
is now conducted by Mrs. NJ. c. Sherwood.
A picnic Is TO be given for tho benefit Of
st. Augustine's Church Oh the White Lot,
southwest corner, on Monday next. 18th in.
slant.
An alteration took place between J. V.
Mattcn and his son Hammond, at the corner
OF Seventh aud l. streets, yesterday afternoon,
and during the scuille pistol was discharged,
the ball lodging in the fathers clothing. The
son was arrested.
An old, worn-Out horse that has been
making nocturnal rsmblcs about the commons
of the northern section OF the city for the last
month, yesterday fell exhausted on the com.
mon corner Of Twelfth and + streets, where
he was shot By Officer Rhodes, of the Sixth
Pr, CiHct.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
Tho nnnk CIerk,, E,cmsinn pnstnnnoh.

The Bank Clerks Association held n meet.
Ing last evening at the National Metropolitan
Bank, and decided to postpone indefinitely
their annual excursion that was to have taken
place on the 2oth instant. This course was
pursued in consequence of the loss of their
treasurer, Mr.. Stacy Potts, who was lost from
of stcam.yRcht early last Monday morning,
and whose body has not yet been found, al
though every effort has been, and still con.
tinues TO be, made to recover it. Mr.. Potts
served as president Of tho association for two
terms, and when declining to fill the office
longer, was chosen to the most responsible one
In the gift Of the organization. In consequence
of the failure 10 find the body, and out of re-
spect to the memory Of their late fellow mem
ber, they have taken the action stated bcliev-
Ing that their course will be indorsed by all
their friends who have hitherto rallied to their
support Oh pleasurable occasions.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
Installation of u Pastor.

The German Reformed Church. at the corner
of p and Sixth streets, having transferred their
ecclesiastical relation to the Prcsbytcry of
Washington city, Il committee Of the Prcsby-
terry met last Tuesday evening to install the
Rev Gerhardt W. $. Landon as pastor over
the church and congregation. Tho Row s. II.
Howe, d. D., moderator of the Presbytery,
presided and put the constitutional questions
to the pastor and people. The Rev. B. +. Bit
finger, d. D., preached tho sermon. The Rev.
Professor /. Wrstcott, d. d., gave the charge
to the pastor, The Rev. r. II. Burglarot gave
the charge to the people. Tho Rev. Nehemiah
Cobb offered the installation prayer. The in
teresting exercises closed with a hearty, whole
soulod service of song by the choir and the
whole congregation, and with tho bencdiction
by the new pastor, The pulpit and its sur
roundings were very neatly decorated with u
prOfusiOn Of flowers.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
MINOR DISTRICT NOTES.
DoIngs About the Morrison Buiidings

DoIngs About the Morrison buildings.
Commissioner Phelps has returned to the
city.
Tho receipts Of the treasurer were 81 ,233 81;
disbursements, S,45.22.
Licenses were issued yesterday to J. q
X Kimbell and 3. c. Mills as notary's public.
A committee Of the trustees of the Reform
School waited upon the Commissioners ycster,
day in regard to the finances for that institu
tiOn.
Upon tho recommendation of Inspector
Entwisle the rent of tho stalls in the Western
Market has been reduced 20 per cent, to date
from July /.
Inspector Entwisle has issued the following
permits to build II. c, Ewald, one thrcc-stOry
brick on Seventh, between G. and ii streets
northwest, 5000; NJ. G. Tyson, six two, story
bricks on q street, $4,000. Repairs-A. Lent
ncr summcr-kitChen, SIS; Samuel Awllier
summcr-kitchen, $780, John Malone, under
pin house, $50.
There is considerable concern being mani.
tested by the nOtariCs public rs to the effect Oi
the law recently enacted by Congress, and
they are going to the Commissioners for infOr,
nation on the subject The new law give,
Ihc President power to appoint commissioner,
Of deeds and motaries public, and says all acts
inconsistent with it arc repealed. This put.
the present nOtares in the uncertain situation
of being unable to tell whether they have been
lcSishtcd out Of Office or not.
Spanish Arch Instep Boots
At II, /. SuUsburgeTs, GJj-oUs seventh street.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
onicial Recognition of n Courageous Act OF n
Policeman.

Oniciai Recognition of n Courageous Act OF n
Policeman.
Tho following sclf-oxplanatory correspond
cnco was read to the officers of tho Eighth Pre-
cinct (Nsvy-Yard) last evening, at six o'clock,
when the relief was going out
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 4.
Major Thomas p Morgan:
yeung mGn-Iamed Aleck Brown and my little
son, Thomas, aged twelve years, wsro caught In the
furious storm of Giesboro', on last Thursday. The
small boat In which they were sailing was capsized,
and they were In great peril of drowning. They
were driven about IN the fury Of the gale for nearly
an hour. Mr. James L. Arnold, q member Of tho
police force at great personal risk, went to them
and rescued them. ] deem II proper to call your
attention TO this act Of humanity and heroic cour.
age and to ask that you take such notice Of It as II
deserves. man who uuselishly exposes his life
To destruction for the Of strangers from death
should certainly be commended for his noble con.
duct. Through you wish to convey to Mr.. James
i. Arnold my sense of the hcToism which saved
my family from an appalling bereavement. Very
truly, yours, TllOS. q. ADDISON.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
ISlise-ISall,

The Eagle, with their rcorGanizcd nine sue.
cccdcd in cleaning ont tho Fifth Maryland
nine of Baltimore yesterday by a score of %
too.
This afternoon the Eagle and National will
play the second game Of the series at Eagle
Park, nj $50 O'Clock, Both mines are eager Ia
do battle, and an interesting contest will
doubtless cnsue. Cars Of the Columbia street
Railway run TO tho door
The Keystone played their first game of tho
series with the Clyde yesterday afternoon, and
defeated them by score Of - tos.
GAMES ELSEWHERE YESTERDAY.
Utica, ~ Y.-Uticus, 2; Crickrts, /.
I.uwrl Mass.-lowellS IL; llartOrds l.
Chicago Chicugoes, Dlilwaukces, Oil
innings
National Republican., 1878-06-13
National 3epublitan.
Arrival Of Passsngo. Trains.

7 BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC DEPL1, SIXTH AND
sTnIlTS
National Republican., 1878-06-13
DON MIyUEL FREYRE.
Funeral Of the Late Peruvian Minister

Funernl OF the Late Peruvian Minister.
The obsequies of the late Colonel Don
Manuel Freyrc Peruvian Minister. were cclo-
brated at eleven o'clock yesterday morning In
st. Matthew'S Church. Rcv. Father Boyle
oifciated, assisted by Fathers Ryan and Ber.
rotti. The caskct, which was covered with
black velvet, having massive silver mount
ings, was borne into the church and placed
upon the catafalque In front Of the altar. The
catafalque was drapcd with tho national flag
Of Poru and heavily hung with wreaths Of
flowers. The top Of the coffin was completely
hidden from view by floral decorations, repre-
| senting Crosses hearts, and a triangular motto,
Faith hope, and charity"
On ea,.i side Of the catafalGue were three
lighted candles; on the right was q beautiful
| floral cross; on the left All anchor, also made
Of flowers and at It's foot stood broken col.
umn, made Of rare flowers, surmounted by a
snow-whitc dove, WITH wings spread In the act
| of flying.
The choir-Mrs. Smith, Misses Eichorn and
Bync, soprani; Messrs. Wattcrson. Connolly,
and Brown, tenori Mrs. Callan, Kimball. and
Eichorn alti, and Mcssrs. Blois and Hickok
bassi, under the leadership Of Mrs. G. Young
Smith, Professor Gloetznor organist-rendered
Margarcts requiem mass, and at oiIcrtOry Ros
sini's "Inflammatus." After the mass Father
| Boyle made few eulogistic remarks, dwelling
at some length upon tho charities Of the dc.
ceased.
Senor Garcia. Minister Argentine Republic
Senior Borgcs, the Brazilian Minister; Senol
Dala Costa, Minister from Venezuela; and
Nr. w. w. Corcoran, who were the pall-bear.
crs, bore the coffin to the hearse, and the sol
emn cortege moved TO Mount OlivGt Cemetery
where the last rites wGro performed. The at
tendance,was very large aud included Secrc.
| taries Evarts and SchurZ, Postmaster-G General
Key, W. X. Rogers, private secretary of Presi
dent Hayes; Sir Edward Thornton, Admiral
Porter, General Mcigs, Justice Strong, Japa
nesc Minister, Hon. Mr.. Loring, Of Massachu'
setts; General Banks, General Van Vliet, al
the members OF the diplomatic corps in the
city, and many other distinguished persons.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
New Officers of the Grand Tcmple,

At the annual session of the Grand Temple
of Honor and Temperance of tho District OF
Maryland and District of Columbia, held In
Baltimore on Tuesday and Wednesday, June
II and IL, the following grand officers were
elected for the ensuing year: G. W. T., l.. b.
Dickinson, of Washington Tomple; G. W. V.
T., G. W. Salter, of Enterprise Temple of
Baltimore; G. W. H., +. B. Sappington, of
Alpha Temple of Frederick G. W. r., A. II.
Ycallc, of Alpha Temple of Frederick G. W.
C., W. p. Hagadorn, of Crescent Temple of
Baltimore; G. W. u, r. Miklehann, of Column
bia. of Washington, d. C.; G. W. s., Peter
Strcybach of Crescent Temple, of Baltimore.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
win Pull Together In Future.

A number Of the friends of the contracting
parties assembled at the Congregational
Church yesterday to witness the marriage of
Mr.. Frank :. Presbroy and Miss Emma Cohen
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr.
Rankin, after which the bridal party and in
yitcd guests repaired to the residence Of the
brides parents, No. Grant street where re-
ccpton was held till two o'clock when the
happy pair, after innumcrablo wishes for
health aud prosperity, left for Old Point Com.
iOIt to spend the honeymoon.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
Commencement Shoes
Al II. L. Strasburgvr'S Slj"n, seventh street.
Additional Justice for the District Court.

Additional Justice for the District Court.
The Senate yesterday adopted Mr.. McDon-
aids substitute for the bill to reOrganize the
judiciary of the District. The substitute au-
thorizcs the President to appoint an additional
associate Justice by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate that two of the justices
sitting at General Term shall constitute n
quorum for the transaction of business. But
when those justices arc divided in opinion,
either party may file motion to have the case
reargued before three or more justices but no
justice shall sit in General Term to hear an ap-
peal from any judgment or decree or order
which lie may have rendered at special
term. The General Term may order two terms
of the Circuit Court to be held at the same
time whenever in their judgment the business
therein shall require it, designating the time
and the justices, and make all necessary orders.
The final judgment or decree Of the Supreme
Court Of the District, when the matter In dis
pute exceeds $500, may be re.examined, re-.
versed, or affirmed in the Supreme Court of
the United States upon writ Of error or ap-
peal. The title Of the bill is amended so as TO
read :" A bill to create an additional associate
justice of the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia and for the better administration of
Justice in said District"
National Republican., 1878-06-13
DIED BY MS OWy HAND.
Fatal Result of n Pistol wound-supposcd tt
be u Suicide.

be u suicide.
Charles n. Stewart, the young man who
shot himself about six months ago. and who
has been confined to his bed ever since from
the wound received, died at his fathers house,
No. 33l Eleventh street southeast, yesterday
from the effects. 1t will be remembered that
young Stewart, who is about seventeen years
of age, came home that day under the infu.
cnce ofliquOr, aud upon being rcprmamded by
his father for his diaspated habits, went up to
his room in sulk. Shortly after the report
of ilrcarm WAS heard, and the youth
was found lying on the floor with
pistol wound in his breast A
medical examination showed that the bail had
lodged in his spine and was beyond tho power
Of extraction. He fingered until yesterday
between life and death, when the grim de-
stroycr claimed its own. 1t was generally sup
posed at the time that it was an act of suicide,
but during his illness the young man protested
that it was rcntrely accidental that he was
simply examining the weapon when it ex.
ploded. The father Of the unfortunate youth
is gunner in the United States navy.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
AWAY WITH THE BOOKS
Degrees, Certificates, Prizes, Schol-
arships, and Sheepskils.
Commencement of Columbian College
Bachelors Of Art Turned Out Upon the
world-Closing Day of the Advanced
Grammar school for Boys-Inter-
esting Examination Exercises
Scholarships Presented.
Comforting Degree. and Awarding Prizes.

Conferring Degrees and Awarding Prizes.
The 1fty-sxth annual commencement Of
Columbia College occurred at Liucoln Hall last
evening. Tho addresses delivered by the
graduates showed careful study, and research,
and reflected great credit upon the young gen.
tlcmen. As is usual on such occasions, there
was an immense audience, and the floral of.
fcrings were superb.
The following were awarded certificates for
proficiency: L. p. Bradshaw, W. II. Butler
Frank Fuller, Asaph Hall, jr, II. C. Hyatt, II
&. Lindsey, Earnest McGill, T. A. Murray,
Frank Power, ID. X. Shutc, and W. II. Smith
Diplomas were given to W. II. Butler, II. C.
Davis, II. C. Hyatt, w. b, King, w. A. Leetch
J. e. 5. Richardson, d. X. Shute and W. ii
Smith.
The degree Of Bachelor of Science was con,
fcrrcd upon william A. Lectch, of the District
Of Columbia. The following werc created
Bachelors of Arts: Harry &. Davis, Randolph
C. Hyatt, William b. King, and John G. $
Richardson, all of the District.
Professor Mason awarded prizes to the fol-
lowing successful contestants: First Davis
prizO in eocution, to J. G. S. Richardson; sec
omd ditto to ii. C.. Davis Ruggles prize IL
mathematics to H. c. Hyatt; Alton prize il
Greek to W. b. King, who also carried of thC
StOughton prize in Latin; II. &. King wa
awarded the Young prize in metaphysics, ant
| Mr.. J. c. $. Richardson was awarded th'
Enosimain prize as the best debater.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
Marriage Licenses.

The clerk of the court has issued marriage
licenses to the following applicants:
G. =, Sopcr aud Mary McCutcheon.
q. W. Zimmerman and Alkaline LOwn
Hiram SentOn and Laura v Garrison, both
Of Fairfax Courthouse, Va.
II. 7. Della, of Alexandra, Va, and Mary L.
pillsbery, fWCstmOrelund county, Va.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
The Eauesuurriculum,

The tents at the corner of Sixteenth and X
streets were crowded twice yesterday, and the
prospects are that there will be no lack of
spectators during the remainder of the week
rs the excellence of the show Is becoming
matter of public talk. There will be two ex-
hibitions to-day aud every day during the
rest OF the week.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
An ARRAY on the Avenue,

About half-past nine o'clock last evening a
fight occurred on the Avenue, near Fifteenth
street, between John Broche and Victor CALI.
deh in which both men were pretty severely
punished, Officer Atchison arrested tho COM
batants aud escorted them to the Fifth Pre-.
cinct Station, where Brochc deposited SO, but
Gallided was locked up for a hearing in the
Police Court this morning.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
The Road Through Moore's Land,

Mr.. K. X. Elliot, as counsel for George L.
Moore, sr,, has filed bill in equity against the
District of Columbia and Marshal FrcdericI,
Douglass asking that they be porpetually re-
strained from laying out and opening the road
from lie Droit Park, running east through the
lands of the complainant, which has been or
dercd by the District Commissioners
National Republican., 1878-06-13

GtNERAL AMERICUs V. RICE, Democratic
t"h- 'ssuAn from the Sixteenth Ohio district
VII" a"kr denomination, has four lively
romp6iitor,-t cunningham, Of Allen, who set
up little party for himself II iuw years ago
Heller, Of Henry Hill, Of Defiance, and Shcri.
TAN, OF Williams.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
Serious Accident,

About one o'clock yesterday, while n man
named John McCalleget was working in q
gravel bank owned by John Brown, near Rock
Creek Church, in the county, the bank caved
iu, breaking his leg and crushing in his head.
Ile was taken to the Frccdmans Hospital and
attended by Drs Glcmner aud Palmer.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
HsRHAGES.
LEFT-OFF CLOTHING,

BOOTS, SHOES, HATS. WATCHES, PISTOLS
JEWELRT, &c,
Can he sold for the highest cash prices Gents cloth.
Ing especially desired for which the extreme value
VIII he paid by calling on ar addressing HEItZOG Ss
Ninth street northwest, near Pennsylvania avenue
Orders promptly attended 10, Iuar2S II
National Republican., 1878-06-13
It,,licatInns

For Middle Atlantic States ard New England,
higher pressure, nearly stationary temperature,
clear or partly cloudy weather, and possibly occa-
sionGl light rains, with west to north Winds vCcr.
ing in western portion of former to nurthCastcrly
National Republican., 1878-06-13
OFFICE METROPOLITAN Police.


Major Thomas p Morgan:
| am directed to transmit to you TO be read to the
force in the Eighth Precinct the enclosed copy of q
letter received from Rev. Thomas G. Addison and in
doing the Board desires to express its high apprc
citation Of the hcrosm displayed by Private Arnold.
and to commend his conduct as worthy of imlta-
ton by his brother officers. Very respectfully,
i. G. CURTIS Secretary, &c.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
Theatre COniuue.

The fine bill presented at this famous
place Of amusement is resulting in good
houses Some of the finest artists in the
variety business are engaged this week and a
show rarely cqualCd is given every night.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
Mothers, MotL,rs. Motbers.

)rrl It'd To- procure Mrs WINsLows SooTHISd
trn'r l.I ul! Diseases Of tcethng IN children. II
Ie"rr', the child from pain, cures wind collie
Tru'. .n". tte huWcs, aud. ny giving relief and
lrr lu 90 IhG child, gives rest h lie mother.
National Republican., 1878-06-13

At BALTIMORE AND OHIO pErOT, new JERSEY AVE
SUg AND STREET.
Morning. AWNING.
stib, y. y. Phi. 4 Tlos CT st:SN baltimore sccom.
So, Baltimore express. 40. Baltimore accom-
T:5h, Western oNpIasN 800 y Y. PM \ ROs cS
So baltimore accom-. 500 Western Mall.
t.5, Pred ac.. fMet. br'Ch) ss:37 Baltimore nccon.
tS., BNltiLlOTe Annapois -te eLi baltimore express
and way. '7:2n Western express.
tG, MaTtInsburg and lTP. $50, Baltimore express
Sersiown &C MET br'clI.' sgl5, Y, Phil & BOs ex.
sl0EO, Baltimore accom-. igI5 Baltimore accom-.
lao baltimore express
sATriNe daily Others Sundays excepted.
ES~ For the time of departure Of trains, ndvsr'
tsonients elsawhsrs.
National Republican., 1878-06-13

We understand that \. Il. Shepherd x Co. arc
about 10 dispuNu Of their entire stock Of gods con.
taiNr IA tIvir store; the .llC i to by vacated Tor
Use Of the Government. lhis stock Of good, /, one
OF the largest south OF New York, and we adyhe
our tolrrs u look cut for the notice Of sale a. It j.
seldom such cLumCc Is offered. \ catalogue is
now being prepared for the sale.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
New Advertisements.

Base Dall-NatiOnal vs.. Eagle.
Point Lookout excursion, steamcr Sue.
Rooms and board, C03 street northwest.
A. Saks K Co.. rlOther, 3lG seventh street north
west
National Republican., 1878-06-13
Real Estate Transfers.

Mary +, Taylor to John V. Kchl, for tl25
lot q, square 5i5; ZcphanIah Jones, trustee,
. Jane ManJum, for So, sub-lot J. square 067.
National Republican., 1878-06-13

THE annual exhibition Of the preparatory school
of the Columbian College will take place at Lincoln
Hall this evening, June II, at eight O'Clock, o. 4.
Mason principal
National Republican., 1878-06-13

YOUNG PEOPLE do pay attention to your teeth
neglect, Will soon ruin them. BE wise i'll time
Clean them daily with THuRsToSs IVORY PEARL
TooTH POWDER the most perfect dentriice known
II will keep them through life in good condition
white and sound. VIII harden the gums swcetcI
he breath, and prevent toothache, Sold by al
druggists. 25 and 80 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
Amusemcnt- Tonight

CoMiQUT.-Narirty Performance.
Ed!sOn's phonogaph, at lil3 street.
Coup. show, corner sixteenth and X streets.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
RrprcEp rates to parties renai

REDUCED rates to parties remaining ono week or
longer Season 1878 opens June 10. Stockton Hotel,
Cape May. n. J. [SoTE.-We take great pleasure in
informing our patrons that a new passenger eieva-
tor and electric bells lin every room) have been
added TO the hotel. CHARLES DUFFY
(of Continental Hotel, Philadelphia
Proprietor and General Manager