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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
JUpaE nK.KINE,s PORTRAIr.

its Arrival In savannah-To be Present
ed to the United states Court on Thurs
day.
The bar Of savannah has recently had
painted by the famous artist L. NJ. ID
Guillaume. Of Washington, d. c., por
trait Of ex-Judge Frs inc. Of the United
States Court. 10 was received yesterday
by Mcssrs. Garrard a Meldrim and was
on exhibition At their Office, where n viii
remain until Thursday when 10 will be
presented 90 the court. aud will be hung
Ia the United states Court room. Judge
Speer will come from Macon for tue pur-
pose Of ATTENDING the presentation cero-
mony, which will take place In open
court. A meeting Of the bar will be-
held in the forenoon on Thursddy and
suitable resolutions VIII b.
adopted, after which The presentation VIII
take place. judge Erskine Is at present
in New York. An Effort will be made to
secure bis presence, Il possible, on that
day, but 10 Is thought doubtful Whe h r
he will be able 90 come. The arrival Of
the portrait was telegraphed % him yes
terday al the ParA Avenue Hotel, where
he Is stopping The portrait IS mag
nifcent work TART. aud pee feet likeness
OF the Judge as he appeared In his judi
cial robe.
Justice Woods. who has lately seen Il.
says; ~ think 10 rs o line work Of ART and
a first rate likeness. ] was much struck
with II and greatly pleased. ! think tn
gentlemen o. The bar Of Savannah will be
satisfied
The portrait n handsomely enclosed in
heavy gilt frame. A portrait OF judge
NicOll, Judge Er-kluc's predecessor. IA 10
be painted boy the same artist. ami will
also be presented 10 the court by the
Savannah bar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

The Jury IN the O'Reilly Case Fails to
gree Upon - Verdict-The Prisoners
Bail Fixed at $1,000.

81
gree Upon Verdict-The Prisoners
Bail Fixed at $1,000.
The jury which retired on Thurs
day night at $3.50 o'clock to make
verdict in the case Of James O'Reilly,
OF trial for the murder Of Emil
P1u cr, appeared in court YESTERDAY
morning, when their foreman, Dir. W
". Rogers, stated that it was utterly a-
possible TOR the jury to agree upon a 'er-
dict. A juror was thereupon withdrawn
and mistrial declared The court, in
discharging the jury, referred to the
hlrdships incident 10 their confinement
IN tee court house building, where there
We're no cOnvpnieuccs for washing or
any accommodations suitable for
Jurors. The DEFENDANTS counsel,
when the mi-trial was declared,
made motion th3t the prisoner be adj
fTad tp hal. The Solicitor General
ria. OBJ rr was no OBJ action to re-
ascot lhe prisoner on bail, provided
GOOD substantial toad were rendered.
There was a iikehh Od that the case
against the prisoner would be again
pressed for trial, and the State wished TO
be assured that the prisoner would be
there to meet it. The court, without
pa sing upon the motion. took recess
70
10 adult the prisoner to bail in the sum of
50 800, the bond, however to meet the ap-
prevail OF the Clerk of the court.
iha prisoner was in jail when the court
graut the order to allow bail 10 be
.akru, INt it Was generally regarded as
JoublW! whether he would be able TO
Nnd "a b3sismap Wiline TO 20 security in
the sum sue,iG d by the court. The case
Will p4ob ,hly be called for trial early
tluriu,r thn lime term. hpViuuiOg next
month. Tne jury which failei 10 agree
upon a verdict. p ssed a resolution not TO
divulge how they stood during the trial,
but it leaked out that during the
greater portion Of the time they
were celebrating ten voted for an
acquittal and two for conviction, but
neither it was on the question of ''princi-
pal in the second degree" or upon that of
accessory before the fact" was not
learned. Towards the close of their de-
liberations the vote was changed TO eleven
for acQuittal and one for couY ctiOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
THROUGH A BURNING TREsTLr

Fifteen Cars Burned on the Jacksonville
Division of the Savannah, Florida and
Western hallway.
The Jacksonville express freight, on the
Jacksonville division of the Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway. ran into a
burning trestle over Kelly's Branch, at
the 1856 mile post, between FOlkestone
and billiard, early yesterday morning
The engine passed over safely, but the
tender and fifteen cars went through the
trestle and were burned. Ten of
the cars We're loaded with freight.
About 100 feet of the
trestle was destroyed. The track was OBJ
structed, and travel will be delayed until
the debris can be cleared away, which
the officers of the road state will be done
to-day. 1t is hoped to have the road clear
and the trestle temporarily replaced for
to-morrow's trains. The accident will
result in a heavy loss of property, but
fortunately no lives were lost.
large force OF wreckers and hands
was sent out at once to clear away the OBJ
structiOn and open the travel as early as
possible,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
s,mpathy for Gen. Grant.

During the recent illness of Gen. Grant
the little 7-year-Old daughter of Mr.. John
S. Haines, of this city, addressed MIN the
following letter, expressing her SYM
pathy:
DEAR GEN. GRANT, was so sorry to hear
You we're sick. ] hope Won VIII soon be well.
When You were very sick the other week /
cried. could not help II. My papa was ono
Of Sln. Lees soldiers and he is sorry for you,
l. 30 am Every night when say my
prayers ask the Lord TO help you. If you
only had DR.. SchleY and DIR. Corson | know
you would get well. When you get well you
must come to see us and tell me about the
wtr. | ma funny intake the other night
in my prayers. | said: Forgive MS our tres
passes as we forgive those who rub up against
u.s. hope you will sOen be well. sir. and
will not forget TO pray for you every n ight.
Good night. NOW lay me down to sleep"
MARY WALLER HAINEs,
l73 south troad street.
A few days aiterward the following was
received oyer the Generals signature and
written by his own hand:
Thank YOU for your kind letter and express
sions Of 81 mpalhy. Y. 5. GRANT.
A reply WAS hardly expected when it
was known that hundreds, and probably
thousands, of albums and letters are sent
o. the General every week asking for his
autograph. IL will be kept as a valued
keepsake 10y the little lady 70 whom it was
addressed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
10 the boss 5 teYodores

And Contractors Of Lumber and Timber
under the Blun: We, the committee of the
Longshor m-n's Union BenevO,ent Brothers
do hereby give all contractors notice that we
agree to work timber men in the hold So and
50 90; men on weuch heaving, 50; in resiH5g
lumber, men IN the hold side carrier, 81 so;
men at hand in hold. 50; men on wharf. 81 IS.
Also we would Ike you to give US an answer
in the papers as soon as you can. Would Ike
TO hear from it Immediately. Also, VIII not
work where there is any seamcn working on
wharf or in hold. We VIII also give you
satisfaction in an work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
Jones Released from Cu.tody.

Charles Jones, the young man who was
arrested about ten days ago aud commit
ted to jail for burglary by Magistrate
Warlng Russell, Jr., was yesterday dis
charged from custody, Mr. Lord, the jew
eer at Sanford, having sfnt a letter re-
fusing TO procure a requisitiOn for the
prisoner on account Of the expense at
tending the matter. The lot of silver
plated ware which was found in Jones'
possession, and which Mr.. Lord claimed
was stolen from his place of business,
was, however. held by the Magistrate,
and will probably be sent TO the owner in
n fnW DAVIS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
APRIL,S BIG VAIL.

A Quarter of Million Pieces of Mail
Matter Handled by the Carriers in
April.
Tie carriers in the Savannah post office
handled over a quarter OF million pieces
Of mail matter during the month Of April.
The amount delivered was 16l,3Gl pieces,
including letters, postal cards, news
papers and packages. The amount col
lected was 0O,073 pieces, making in all
1853, 434 pieces passing through the car
rers' department. Supt. Coolidge, in his
monthly report, gives the following sta
tistios:
Delivered Registered letters GS4, mail
letters Sc 300, mail postal cards 1898,
local letters 1902, local postal cards 6,47S,
newspapers AZ 800.
Collected-Letters 72,SS6, postal cards
IS, 1853, newspapers 7,434.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
Pneumnnia scare wen Fnnnden.

The prevalence OF pneumonia is greatly
exciting the public and interesting the
medical fraternity. Most of the cases
arise from careless exposure in our pecu-
liarly trying climate. The bestsafeguard
is an equabie and healthy condition of the
body. This can be secured to a great ex-
tent by the careful use of DUFFY's PURE
MALT WHISKY, which is distilled and
manufactured by new process, without
even leayiny a trace of fusel oil, so COM
mon in other WHISTLES. The doctors re-
commend this article for medical pur-
poses. The public now thoroughly ap-
preciate its merits. Sold by all respect
able druggists and grOcers at one dollar
per bottle. Selling Agents for Savannah,
Lippman Bros.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
A Contlnnous stream

OF delighted bargain seekers pours in
and out Of our commOdious parlors.
Each are fully satisfied that he or she has
invested we'll and reaped handsome
profit. Our stock Of Gents, Youths and
Boys handsome Summer garments is
kept fully up, being replaced by constant
arrivals. We guarantee quality, work
and fit, or hand YOU back your money.
We also guarantee to give you QRdlitY at
lower prices than you can get elsewhere.
We can supply every article worn by
man or boy, and do not ask fancy prices
for anything. y. n. LEVY q BRO,
ls9 and 10l ana 1913 CONGRESS- street.
y. S. Tue proof Of the pudding Is not in
reading about 10. eau and see JOr your
SeigeS.-Adr,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
Yoto on Chanre I'D Name.

BY direction OF the General Conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church South
a vote will be taken in the next sessions
OF the annual conferences OF that church on
th proposition to drop the word "SOuth,"
and substitute for IL the words sin
America II appr0ved, the Official name
OF the church would thereafter be "rhe
Methodist Episcopal Church in Ameri-
ca" instead of the Methodist Episcopal
Church south.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
WORK or RAG COURTS.
DisposinG OF Bust oss on the Superior
Court Docket.

DisposinS OF Bust ess on the Superior
Court Docket.
At the meeting of the Superior Court
Yesterday morning Martha A. Bourke,
colored, filed libel for divorce from her
husband, Robert IL. B'urke, and charg-
ing the defendant with adultery on Nov.
7, 1884, and at several other times prior
to that date, with Sarah Bourke, VINO, it is
alleged, is the daughter of the defendant.
Accompanying the bill for divorce was a
petition for temporary alimony. The
court granted the rule usually issued in
similar proceedings, requiring the de-
PENDANT u appear in court next Saturday,
temporary alimony should not be granted
as PRAYED for.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
TIE CIrY,s nEALrH.
Statistics from the Health Department
Records.

statIBtIcs from tho HeRIth Department
Records.
The Health Officers report shows that
there were but II deaths altogether last
week. OF this number were Of whites
and oolored. There was 1 still birth
(colored) aud 1 premature birth. The
causes Of death were as follows COnges.
ton of she hrain I, cancer OF rectum l.,
childbed /, cholera inrautum 1, consump-
ton OF the lungs O., Old age ], paralysis ],
teething /, underlined /.
The number Of deaths occurring under 1
year we're 4, between . aud years 4,
between 20 and 80 years /, between 80 and
40 years ., between 40 ana 90 years >. and
between 20 and 80 years /. The annual
ratio per ! 200 for the week was whites
81 ana blacks 1911. The annual ratio per
1000 Tor Tue year 1884 was 1915.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
The CIV Count.

The regular monthly session ofthe City
Court Will be held tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock, when the following cases on
the criminal docket will be called for
trial:
State vs.. VIVA. Mills. Assault.
State VS.. George Mack, Carrie Williams
and spencer Lee. Larceny.
state vs.. Peter Brown, James Farley,
Pompey Fields and Dianah Thomas.
Assault and battery.
State VS. Henry Brown. Carrying con-
cealed weapons.
state vs.. Henry Brown. Breach OF the
peace.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
DesirebIe Tnformation-

Ask almost every other man you meet
on the streets of Savannah where the best
ready-made clothing is to be had, and we
say 1t. without fear Of contradiction, that
he will invariably recommend our estab-
lishment. Ask any irst-class tailor what
Clothing Establishment carries the best
fitting garments, and he will invariably
tell you to 90 to Simon MitcbeiPs, sign Of
the Golden Arm. Ask any one who has
''lOOked around" in what Clothing Estab-
lishment he found the largest line of fine,
first class. custOm-made Clothing, and he
will tell you that zoe carry the largest,
choicest and most fashionable stock III the
city.
And now as to prices. We desire to
assure you that We lead This season eSDecj-
ally IN l0l0 prices, and defy any clothing
house to sell you even a poorer made gar
ment Tor less money than we do. We
want to sell all of our spring weights of
fine suits this month, and we mean to do
it if price will be an inducement TO any
one favOring Us with a call. Hats and
Gents Furnishing Goods in large variety,
and at the same low prices, at Simon
MitchelPs, l59 BrOughton street, sign OF
the Golden Arm.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
The King of Floor Cloths.

The new and artistic designs brought
out this season in "LINoLEUM' will give
this popular article an increased sale. 1t
is he only floor covering combining in
the highest degree the qualities essential
TO comfort, elegance and economy. Infe-
rIor foreign limitations are on the market,
but the superiority of the American make
is beyond controversy. All carpet deal
ers keen il.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
9llllrral 9rtrifntinl1a.

EHLERS The frienos and acquaintance
Of Mr.. anu Mrs. j. w. Ell ERs, Mr.. G. q.
Elders and Mrs. A. Walter are respectfully
invited to auead the funeral Of the former
from his late residence, corr er of West Broad
and Gwnnett streets, at O'Clock THIS AT
TERNOON.
MULREEDY THE friends and acqnaint-
ance OF WILL NJ MULREEDY are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral. from residence
corner Of Price and CASTOR streets, at 10
O'clock THIS MORNING,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

The revenue cutter Boutwell, is on wait
ing orders to tow the cutter Crawford,
formerly stationed az Mobile, 10 Balti.
more. where she Is 20 be rebuilt. The
Crawford will he lowed from Mobile TO
lyoee by the Forward, ana is expected
hefP The last OF this week. The Crawford
ana Forward have both been stationed at
MoDile--one cruising TO tie eastward and
Inc other 10 The westward.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

Northern people who have recently
visited savannah, Ca, SPEAK we'll Of the
Harnett House, which Is said TO provide
a better table than any other hotel in that
city.-Chicogo National Hotel Reporter,
ADrtLg4.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

why is a doctor better taken care Of
than his patients? Because when he
goes 10 bed some one is sure 10 wrap him
up. The prudent doctor advises his pa
hents 70 keep DR.. Biggers' Huckleberry
Cordial TO relieve sudden attacks Of the
bowels.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
Prannrn Anmraalf IN hummer.

For purifying and toning up the system,
for resisting the heat and facilitating eff
fects of summer, nothing is so good as the
Great Georgia Blood Remedy. 1t never
fails to cure rheumatism. Scrofula, Syphi-
lie and all Skin and Blood diseases. For
sale by q. NJ. HEIDI Z Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
Notice to Jnrnrs.

Superior Court jurors are hereby in
formed that, owing to the fact that said
court will not adjourn for the term until
after the meeting Of the County Commits
sioners in this month, the jury time will
not be certified to that body until their
June session. JAMES X. p. CARR,
DeputY Clerk s. Q. @. c.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
Facta worm Knowing.

One Of the largest and finest stocks Of
Clothing for Men, Youths, Boys and Chill
dren that was ever brought TO this mar
ket, Is now being offered az astonishingly
each garment, agreeing to refund the
money il purchase is unsatisfactory and
returned uniniured within ten days. One
OF the novelties IN this stock Is the Rough
aud Tumble Suit for boys from 70 ~
years, made Of all-w0ol cloth. in the most
substantial manner, and warranted 70
stand the toughest wear. To insure fair
dealing, all goods are marked In plain fix.
ures. We take pleasure in informing our
readers that this establishment is at the
corner Of Congress and Whitaker streets,
and Is kept by A. FALK x soN.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
2leettmnp.


HaaDt Lodge No. as, /. o. o. F.
A special meeting Of the Lodge will be
held THIS Sunday AFTERNOON. at $50
O'Clock, al odd Fellows Han, for the purpose
Of paying the last tribute OF rfs1cc5 to our
deceased brother, j. WILLIAM EHLEks.
Members Of sisie- Lodges are invited to
participate with us
BY order OF JONAS DiENDEL, n. G.
Attest: A. n. MANUCY, Secretary
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

No hotel in Savannah provides a finer
cuisine than the widely known HarHett
House, which is so welt and carefully con-
Quoted by Col. NJ. l.. Harnett.-J Jackson
nile Times UpiOp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
SpeEial 2lniirra.
TO The PUBLIC.
ga Wrong Impression"

Since the decision Of Justice Molina in Tho
case OF the Vernon Shell Road ys. Gus Keis-
ng, 1 have had great deal Of trouble in
collecting my Toll, and IN justice to myself
would say that the case has been appealed to
the Superior Court, and the road stands in the
same condition as though the decision Of Jus,
tee Molina had never been made.
T.. 4. CHURCHILL,
Lessee Vernon shell Road
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
A. X. Aitmayor a Co.

Messrs. A. r. Altmayer & Co. will be-
gin this week a special reduction sale Of
their goods preparatory 20 removal TO
their new building In course OF cousiruc-
ton on Bull and BroughtOn streets. They
offer special bargains In all departments,
and guarantee satisfactory prices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
EllapManee.

sNEDEKER RINDFL. IsCH-MaTrieg.
April IS. by Rev. W. G. LoYett, at the res,
derco Of the BRIDES brother in law. MIR. J.
D. Crazy, Mr.. CORNELIUS V. SNEDEKER AND
Miss MAGGIE RINDFLEIsCH, all OF savannah,
Ga.
RUTZLER-sONNER. az tho
residence Of he brides mother, II East Park
street, on Tuesday. April IS, GEORGE F.
RUTzLER apd BELLE, you gest daughber Of
the late Il. II. Conner, Of Knoxville, Tenn.
BEL-RILEY.-M on Monday. April
u, at the residence of the Officiating Priest
by Rev. Thomas OiHara, Mr.. JOsEPa BEL
and Miss ANNIE RILEY, all Of this city. No
cards.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
DON'T Rub on The Enamel

or the teeth with gritty preparations.
The teeth are too valuable % trlno with.
When gone, you must have false ones or
"gum" through life. Use SOzODONr
which contains no grit. IL cloanses the
mouth and yitallzes the soorotions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

Go to the "Fdmous,' because they find
there stylish Clothing, and get better it,
ted than the so.called made TO order goods,
aud for just about one-half the price. 40
Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
German Volunteers.

You are hereby summoned to aupesr at
your armOry THIS DAY at O'Clock /. NJ, in
full uniform, t. pay the last tribute OF respect
JOHN DERST
Captain Commanding.
NJ. G. HELMKEN, o. S.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

Northern tourists homeward bound say
that the Harnett House is one of the very
best hotels they have found South
Florida Ddtig Journal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

The incest line of Spring Clothing in
the city, at Appel Bros, and sold at New
York cost, TO make room for improve
mentg. ADJ,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

Go to the "FamOuS" because they can
save money in buying Clothing. 140 Con-
gress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

Middlesex Flannel suits warranted)
at 50; Dress and Business Suits-COrk-
screw aud CassimeTe-frOm $40 and up,
at GaZan A. Co'g.-AdB.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

Buy their Boys Suits at the "Famous,"
because there they find beautiful and
cheap suits. 140 Congress street.-AdC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

Owing to extensive improvements at
our establishment this summer, we offer
stock at cost. Appel os.'-Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

Latest Spring styles Of Light and Dark
Hats, Aackinaws (Taylor's), at Gazan 4
Co.'s, Bull and Broughton streets,-Ady.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
N0Ifce.

May 8, 1885. !
Owing 10 unavoidable delay in getting out
gas bills, the discount period Will be extended
10 MAY j., after which datc no discounts Will
be allowed. HENRY BLUM. President
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

The nobbiest line of Straw Rats at Ap-
pei Bros Clothing at cost, to make room
for improvements to their establishment
this summer.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

A complete line OF Gents Furnishing
Goods, at Belsiuger's, "A Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

The Fourin-Hand Tie, at Belsinger's,
"A Whitaker street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

Open front Shirts, a specially, at Bel
singers, "A Whitaker street.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

Underwear, fancy and white, at Belsin-
ger's,A Whitaker street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
Special Notice.

Gazan s. Co. are selling Clothing % per
cent. less than any other house in the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
ExeuIgion 10 ILLacI Rsh Banag.

The steamer CUMBERLAND will leave
wharf foot of Lincoln street on WEDNEs-
DAY, May %, at $50 A. 81. For tickets, ap-
nj 10 No. 10 Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10
Medical Notice.
Notice.

DIR. W. II. ELLIOTT has returned to the
ctfv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

Notice is hereby given that I will not DO
responsible for any bills contracted for the
schooner MATTER sr Captain.
G. sEEMANN, agent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-10

G. sEEMANN, agent.