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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-23
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
TOWN PROPERTY

The undersigned substituted Trustee, by
an order of the Circuit Court for Berkeley Co
entered on the 10th day of May, 1888,
in the place and stead Of R. P. H. Staub in a
Deed of Trust made by Mrs. Bridget Delaney,
Rose Delaney, Catharine Delaney and Bird.
get Delaney dated October 4th, 1870 and re-
corded in the office OF the Clerk Of the Coun-
ty Court OF Berkeley County W. Va. in Deed
Book No II, pages 1913 and 1893, gill sell In
front of the Court House in Martinsburg,
Berkeley County w Va on
Tuesday, June 10. ISSS
at o clock P. a. the following property de-
scribed in said deed Of Trust, viz: all that
piece or parcel of ground lying and situate in
the addition to Martinsburg West Virginia,
called Strinesville, and described as follows,
viz: Beginning on corner Of lot No. on
the South, thence running West one hundred
and ten and half feet to the corner OF the
same lot and other lands of Jonathan Strine.
thence along same, North, sixty feet to ianGs
OF the said Strine, thence East one hundred
and eleven feet to the Martinsburg and Po-
tomac turnpike, tn nee along said turnpike
South sixty feet to place Of beginning, con-
tanning six hundred and seventy-hye square
feet, it beibg part of the larger tract convey
ed by y Burkhatt a I'd wife to Johnathan
StriEe, by deed bearing date Or the 10th day
of March 1868
The property will be sold TO satisfy the
payment Of the note described in said Deed
of Trust, viz ; = note 10 Margaret Hont dated
Oct, 4th 1880 for $500 payable "a months
after date with interest, Gas may appear IN
paid) and a note to Margaret Virginia Rousch
dated October 4th, 1880 TO $500 payable "a
months after date with intereat las may be
unpaid)
This is very desirable property on account
of location and surroundings
TERMS OF SALE; One third cash on
day of ssle, balance in two equal payments
with interest at nine and eighteen months,
to be secured by a Deed of Trust on the
property. J. NELSON WISNER.
ME- { Trustee
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Through Tickets and Baggage Checked
20 all points
". j Robinson, Gen'l Pass. Agent
parkersburg, W. Va.
W. II. Osborn, southern TRAY. Ag't.
POmerOV Ohio.
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PUBLIC RENTAL.

The Butchers Stalls in the Market house
and the Wagon Stands 'ronnd the market
will be rented (for one year from July eth )
at Public Rental TO the highest bidder, at
10 O'Clock A NJ, June 3Oth, 1888. Terms
made known al time of rental.
Jl6-2t. II, WILEN, Sergeant.
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DRAFT STATIONS
SALVADOR & FERDINAND

Will make the Season of 1888 at
$4,000 TWENTY DoLLIRs TO INSURE $4,000
Payable when mare is known to be with
foal parting with the mare forfeits the in.
surance. and the HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN
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On Through Tickets

To the West and Southwest, always to be
had, via,
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~ l REWARDED those who read this and
DinntH then act; they will find honorable employ
0IlatIIk ment that will not take them from their
'"S'I homes and families. The profits are large
and for every industrious person. many have made
and are making several hundred d9ars month II
easy any to make IS aud upwards per day. who
willing work Either young oldi capital not
needed YOU Everything No special ahil-
ty required you, reader do ii as well any one
Wret aoncs for fuii particulars which we maillrce
Address Stlnson Co, Portland Maine. Dec. Ely
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/. :. BOYD, Superintendent
E. A RIDDLE, Gen'l. Passeae er Agent,
w. A. GARD,
Agent at Martinsburg
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TO THE PUBLIC

Certain agents are taking orders for
inferior goods, quilting the public with
the idea that they are a genuine, first
class article, and pretend to sell cheap,
but make up for the pretended cheap
ness in price, by delivering substituted
or worthless article. Such men never
dare leave duplicates
Il. A. POTTS.
Agent for the GENEVA NURSERY.
April eth 6m.
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On Saturday, July II, 1855,

at O'Clock, p "a, the following property,
viz-Lot No. 10, in,Block Of Strintsyille.
now in Ma.tinsourg, upon which there is
TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE and other
outbuildings. Said lot fronts On High st.
Also. Lot No. G. Block g. .roltag on Union
Avenue, with AL alley in the rear and both
sides OF IL; a.so, Lot No I3, fronting on
Third Street, on Block 8 also, OTIS Nos 3,
8 and OF Block 3, fronting Ga Third st.
and also Lot No IL, Of Block 5. fronting on
High Street, all formerly known as aratt of
Striaesvile but now of Martinsburg, W. Va.
These lots viii be found to be excellent in.
yestment3.
TERMS OF SALE-One.thira cash o. DAY
of sale balance IN two equal annual pay
ments with interest and the purchaser TO
give his notes therefor, and t!tle to be with
held until last payment is made
J. NELSON WISNER,
i23,4t Spell Com'r.
hereby certify thar J. Nelson Wisner,
special commissioner in the above entitled
cause. has executed bond with sufficient se-
curity. S. II, MARTIN, Clerk.
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Tx ~ ~ IN ~ n a 80
Mann Apple, Wealthy Apple, Sutton
Beauty Apple, Red Beitegheimer APP
pie, yellow Transparent Apple, Whit
ney's Seeding Crab Apple, Kieffer Pear,
Louis Philippe Cherry, Gueii Plum, AL.
exander Peach, Brigdom Peach. Stew
ems Rareripe Peach, Champion Ounce,
Niagara Grape, Empire State Grape,
Pocklington Grape, Faye's Cherry, Win
hams Industry Gooseberry, Malboro
Raspberry, Wilson Junior Blackberry,
and a magnificent assortment of Roses,
Shrubs, Shade and Ornamental Trees
and Climbing Vines.
w &, II, SMITH Prnnriaf Org
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SHBRIFFS SETTLEMENT.
- IUI -
state of WcstNa..
County Court of Berkeley Co,
lime Term fgSS

The Committee heretofore appointed sub.
mitted the following settlement with Robert
Lamon, Sheriff Of Berkeley County, West Va :
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT OF RECEIPTS AND EXpENDI.
TUREs OF BERKELEY COUNTY, W. VA. FROM
JUNE 1887, TO JUNE 1855
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
Easter Offerings.

Spring, radiant with sunny smiles, leaps
from the lap of old Winter, and with a
simple touch of her magic wand releases
dame Nature from her captivity, filling the
earth with the music of birds, the humming
of bees and the perfume of flowers, clothing
the fields with an emerald mantle and the
trees with a glory of leaflets and blossoms,
merging into an harmonious ensemble to
gladden. the heart of man.
With one accord we welcome the beauti-
full verdure, charming flowers and golden
sunbeams that mark our pathway, and
which serve to awaken within us renewed
appreciation of the fact that our lines are
cast in pleasant places and of the innumera-
BILE blessings showered upon US by lavish
hand.
The music of birds should, however, serve
to remind us that'a very necessary element
in making one happy and home attractive
is music. Its refining influence is a fact too
well known to admit of doubt or argument,
therefore to those who have not already
secured an instrument we would say call
and zee the astonishing bargains in Pianos
and Organs now being offered at the Ludden
& Ba eS Southern Music House. They are
actually selling superb instruments on ex-
| ceedingly small weekly and monthly pay
ments, and that too at low prices. Now is
your golden opportunity. Don't miss it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
SIFTINGS OF CITY NEWS.
LITTLE GOSSIP FROM THE STREET
AND SIDEWALK.
Dashes Here and There by the News

Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters - Yesterdays Happenings
Told in Brief agraphs-Pickings at
Police Headquarters.
Two patients were received lat St. Jo-
seph's Intirmary yesterday.
The yacht Jennie S. refflad at Pat Man
ninSs last night, was won by Mr.. +. Z.
Wylly on throw of a.
Post d of the Travellers Protective Asso-
citation Will elect officers and delegates to
the State convention at its meeting Satur-
day night.
A. Artusi, the obstreperous italian sailor
OF the wrecked bark Vidulich, after day
in Jail thought better Of it, and concluding
TO sign peace bond was discharged yester-
day.
A horse attached to buggy in which was
Mr.. T. Barrett, took fright yesterday af-
ternoon, on Whitaker street, and ran per-
haps $50 yards before being stopped. Mrs.
Barrett was perfectly self possessed, and es-
capped uninjured.
The Georgia Historical Society will hold
its April meeting tomorrow night Gen.
Lafayette McLaws viii deliver a lecture
on The Maryland Campaign of 1852, in
GLIDING the capture of Maryland Heights
and Harpers' Ferry"
The city water SUPPLY will be shut off at
O'Clock tomorrow morning in the district
bounded on the north by Bay street, on the
south by Hull street, on the east by East
Broad street, and on the west by Abercorn
street, for the purpose of moving fire
MIGRANTS on BrougntOn street
The boys who run ''McDonough & Payges'
Great Moral Show at the corner Of
Charlton and Price stSeets, will give one
OF their unique entertainments at $50
o'clock tomorrow afternoon, and have laid
on the MORNING News table a couple of
hektograph complimentaries They are
practlclng for summer stand at Tybee.
Barnwell correspondent writes that two
men are in the field taking rights of way
for the Barnwell extension to Savannah,
and that as "Charleston is pouring hot shot
at the enterprise not only through the
press, but otherwise, the success of the
projected road will depend in a great meas
ure upon the interest manifested by Savap-
nah's business people"
Officer Sheehan was called under the
bluff by the cries of police from Annie
Askew and Lizzie Jeans. two colored PROV
lers at ! o'clock this morning. The Askew
woman claimed that a negro man, whose
name she did not know, owed her husband,
Mike Asksw, : aud that she handed him
81, expecting a 50 bill in return, and re-
ceived only a little piece of glazed paper
with the picture of a church on it-a kind
of Easter offering, SO to speak. The rascal
escaped in the darkness
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01

will be celebrated. The Easter sermon will
be preached by Rev j. B. Fox, of New
berry College. Newberry, S. c. The music
will be by the Lutheran quartette choir:
Mrs. L. c. Berrien, soprano; Mrs. l.. w.
Dupont, alto; Mr.. w. f. SWANSON, tenor
MIR. E. 7. Harden, basso, and Mr.. Charles
Ratz, Organst.
The following is the programme:
Voluntary .......................H Haydn
Choir Grand TIE Deum, B fiat. BY J. Alzamora
Chor-Gloria Patri ............ BY II. r. banks
Choir Gloria in Excelsis . BY Willard Patten
Choir-Oifertory; Praise the Lord, in fiat
BY j. Alzamora
Chor-Communion Service.
Organ-Triumphal March -......... By Battman
THE LUTHERAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The Lutheran Sunday school will cele-
brate its sixtietn anniversary at Z 30 o'clock
tonight The decorations for this SER
vice. which will also include the Easter
Festival viii be elaborate. The programme
is as follows:
Professional Hymn ........." THE Royal Road"
Apostles Creed
Song. ...........' Praise and Magnify Our King
Responsive Reading;
Song. ................. In the Happy Eden
Song ............i' '"'' '... "Tidings of joy"
Superintendent Report
Collection and Voluntary.
Song. ........ Christ Returneth"
Obje Lesson.
Song ................ ... ."Tdngs Of Grace"
Lords Prayer and Benediction.
AT THE OTHER CHURCHES.
At the Episcopal Free Church there will
be evening service and sermon at. 4 80
o'clock. The Sunday school will held at
$3.50 o'clock, and tonight the members of
the school viii meet at NOnges Hall and
march to St. Johns Church and join in the
Easter festival Of ST. Johns Sunday School.
At st. Stevens Church ,coloreil there
will be morning PRAYER, sermon and holy
communion at l0:31 o'clock. The annual
Sunday-school festival will take place at
o'clock tonight.
The Sisters at st. Joseph's Infirmary have
decorated the corridors very tastetully for
Easter to-day. The chapel was also beauti-
fully decorated with roses and verbenas.
No special service, however, will be held.
The Sisters will have the benediction this
afternoon, as is their custom.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
THE ORDER OF RECHABITEs.
j. j. Murray Camp Organized With
Twenty-four Members.

J. j. Murray Camp Organized With
Twenty-four Members.
j. ]. Murray Camp, l. o. of R., was
organized last week, and the following
officers were obligated and installed:
Chief Ruer-C. F. NJ. Bernhard.
Deputy Chief Ruler-W H. Waddell
Shepherd-C H. Van Neuce.
Recording Secretary-L. i. Carswell.
Financial Secretary-George w. Stuart.
Treasurer-E. w Parrack.
Chaplain-C c. Clark.
Levite-W. Fl. Gates.
Inside Guard W Harper.
Outside Gulrd-F. NJ Crosby.
r. S. to c. R-R. I. Thompson.
r. S. to D. c. RI. c. Owens.
l.. s. to d. c. RI. r Bitch.
This camp Is organized for the dissemina-
ton Of the principles OF temperance and TO
all its members when sick or in distress,
and to elevate all principles Of morality and
Christian charity. The application for a
charter already contains twenty-four
names. 1t Is desired TO secure not less than
thirty-five more before the application is
forwarded. l. has therefore been decided
10 hold the application open for thirty days
and invite all friehd5 and well-wishers of
the cause to join the order. The next meet
ing viii be held at the hall of Georgia Tent
of Rechabites, Lyons Block, Thursday
night After that the regular place Of the
meeting will be Nagle's Hall at jefferson
and Duffy streets every Friday night. 1t
viii be to the advantage of applicants TO en-
role their names at once and go in as char
ter members
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
Three Fires Yesterdav.

The firemen were called out at 20 O'Clock
last night by a telephone alarm from
Yamacraw The fire was in a one story
frame house on the south side of Orange
street east Of farm, and was caused by an
exploding lamp. Quite a lot of clothing
was damaged, and the fire ate its way
through the roof. The damage is slight,
and will not exceed $50. The house is
owned by William Mcfarland and was oc-
cupied 10y coored family. Engine No.
answered the alarm and extinguished the
fire.
Michael Feeley's house on the north side
of Hull street, between Drayton and Floyd,
caught fire at 1:20 yesterday afternoon
The engines responded promptly and extin-
guished the fire before much damage was
done. The fire originated from "A defective
hue.
At l0:45 last night an alarm was turned
in from box 26, at the corner of Charlton
aud Whitaker streets. 1t was caused by a
burning chimney at Whitaker and Harris
streets. No damage was done. The de-
partments quick re ponse to the alarm won
Chief Fernando many compliments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
Worth Knowing.

Mr.. w. H. Morgan, merchant, Lake City,
Fla, was taken with a severe Cold attended
with distressing Cough and running into
Consumption in its first stages. He tried
many So-called popular cough remedies and
steadily grew worse. Was reduced in flesh,
had difficulty in breathing and was unable
to sleep. Finally tried DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption and found imme-
diate relief, and after using about a half
dozen bottles found himself well, and has
had no return of the disease. No other rem
edy can show SO grand a record of cures as
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Guaranteed to do just what is claimed
for it, Trial bottle free at Lppman Bros
druo store
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
In the Superior Court.

The Superior Court held short session
yesterday and took a recess until $50 o'clock
tomorrow morning.
w. G.. Cam was appointed commercial
Notary Public
In answer to the petition of the heirs of
the estate of the late DIR. T. j, Charlton for
appointment of substituted trustee under a
trust deed, a consent degree was rendered
appointing H. A. Crane, Esq, substituted
trustee.
In answer to the petition af the Womans
Christian Temperance Union of Savannah
for Incorporation, the petition was ordered
filed and recorded upon the minutes of the
court.
In the case OF II. Myers & Bro. VS.. II. c.
d. Suffer and Henry Blum, claimants, a
motion for new trial made by plaintiff
was argued and the decision Of the court re-
served
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
DUN STOLE DAT STUFF"
A Sand Fly Stationer Sent to Jail f
Robbing his Neighbours Pantry.

A Sand Fly Stationer Sent to Jail for
Robbing his Neighbours Pantry.
Ned Harris, an ebony colored old man
from Sand-Fly Station, swore out a warrant
in Justice Reynolds court yesterday for the
arrest of John Anderson my Joe John, an
other off-color Sand-Flyan, charging John
with stealing twelve pounds Of bacon, val
ued at eighty-four cents, and seven quart,
of rice worth thirty five cents, and Auder-
son was committed to Jail to await trial in
the City Court, in default of a $500 bond
Ned said in the Justices court, II dun
thought dat niggah done stole dat white
meat an rice, and | goes and look through
de cabin window aud sees de rice and goes
in. does ledge, and | covers three quahts
oh dat rice. | been presaminin how dat
niggah got in my cabin, an boss, fob God,
l blieves he comes down de chimblev, l does
for fact" Anderson didn't deny the i'm
parchment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
OrcheStrOne.

We have received the sole agency of tie
new instrument called "OrcheStrone. 1t is
in the shape Of regular parIor organ, and
operated by two foot-pedals; plays any tune,
and any one without the least musical in
struction can play it. 1t produces the most
difficult fantasies, overtures, sonates and
the popular music of the day. The Combi-
nation Orchestrone Organ, with regular
key board, can either be played by itself, as
any other parlor organ, or as an accompa-
niment to the Orchestrone. No words can
describe 1t; it must be seen and heard. 1t
is superior to all other Instruments of this
class. We will sell it at special low intro
ductory prices. Call and see and hear it.
Also, new stock of Steinway and Gabler
Pianos selected i'll per.on last week in New
York. SCHREINERS Music HOUSE,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
Col. LII ALFRED Writes:

am in my I'D year, and for fifty years
of that time have been a great sufferer from
indigestion, constipation and billiousness.
have tried all the remedies advertised for
these diseases and got no permanent relief
About one year ago grew much worse,
the disease assuming a more severe and
dangerous form. | became very weak aud
lost flesh rapidly, until in November | com
menced using DR.. H. Mozley'S Lemon Elixir.
l e. ined twelve pounds in three months.
My strength and health, my appetite and
my digestion were perfectly restored, and
now l feel as young and vigorous as ever
did in my life. L. j. ALBRED.
JASPER, GA, March 5, 1887
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
H. w. Dennis Dead.

Mr.. II. w. Dennis, formerly Of this city,
died at Fleming, Ga, last Thursday from
consumption. Mr.. Dennis was for mum
Der of years employed in the MORNING
News office, and for time was assistant
foreman He left here four years ago and
went u Jacksonville, Fla, hoping TO regain
his health, which had become very much
impaired lie improved rapidly for
awhile, but the fatal disease had too
strong hold upon him, and n
few months ago he retired from his posi-
tion rs fo.cman Of the fiHeS Union COM
posing room, and wen, to Fleming, where
he ded He leaves wife and two chill
dreu, besides two brothers, Fred W. and j.
j. Dennis, both of whoM reside in j ckson-
vile The deceased WIS a native OF Ridge
borough, n. c., and was about 30 years of
age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
TO GO TO FLORIDA.
The Railway Employees Eleventh An
nuel Excursion.

The Railway Employees Eleventh An
nuel Excursion.
The eleventh annual excursion to Florida
of the Savannah, Florida and Western aud
Charleston and Savannah Railways EN-
ployes' Mutual Relief Association will take
place on April %, and will extend over one
week. Col F. Eugene Durbec, President of
the association, with a well drilled commit
tee, have become notable for their courtesy
and management of these excursions, and
they leave nothing undone 10 give entire
satisfaction. A better chance to visit the
Land of Flowers and see so many places for
a small amount of money cannot be had
The excursion takes in Jacksonville, st.
Augustine, Palatka, Fernandina, Gaines
vile, Sanford, Kissimmee, Tampa, Pablo
Beach and dozen other places, travelling
both by rail and steamers. People who
have been on these excursions speak in the
highest terms of them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01

By request Miss Thompson will give de-
lightful entertainment to her dancing class
Friday night, April 6, at Armory Hall She
has kindly offered to donate half of the pro-
ceeds for charitable cause. Miss Thomp-
sons school is in a most fourishing condi-
ton, and on this occasion the Juveniles will
dance beautiful new dances and the german
in fancy costume. The price of admission
for gentleman and lady, including dane
ing, is 81; gentlemen not dancing, SOC. {;
ladies' and children outside circle of the
class, pc. each, payable DIT the door, Miss
Thompson has given great satisfaction as
teacher, and the results of her efforts will
be fully shown at this entertainments
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
The Sub-Tropical Exposition,

Now in full blast at Jacksonville, Fla, is
proving a grand success. Some Of the ex-
hibits are rare and praiseworthy. To be-
guile the weary moments of the visitor are
heard night and day the sweet tones of a
Knabe Grand Piano Forte, the only piano
represented at the Exposition. High are
the praises spoken of the enterprise and pre-
eminence of this wonderful firm of piano
makers. The Knabe is everywhere and
leads whenever and wherever seen. Messrs.
Davis Bros. represent the Knabe here, and
carry these instruments on their floor in
Grand, Upright and Square eases. Their
prices and terms are reasonable
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-01
CAPT. DAGGETT PRAISED.
His Brave Conduct in the Great March
Blizzard.

BLIZZARD.
Gen. G.. ". Sorrel, General Manager of
Ocean Steamship Company, was passen-
ger on the Chattahoochee when that vessel
encountered the terrible wind and snow
storm which swept over the North and along
the Atlantic coast last month. The follow
ing letter from him is a well merited tribute
to that veteran sailor, Capt. II. G. Daggett,
and it will he read with interest by his
many friends:
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF SAVANNAH,
SAvASNAH GA, March 81. 1888.
Can't II. c. Daggett Steamship "ChdttdhOo-
Chez Savannah. Ga:
DEAR STR-Idesire to express in a more for
NAL manner MY appreciation, already verbally
given of the admirable manner in which the
steamship "ChuttahoOcheeN was handled by
yourself, and her officers and crew, during the
great blizzard storm Of March II.
The good ship bore the full force of the storm
for twenty four hours while laying off the
Jersey coast aud il is not too much to say that
to your fine seamanlikc handling, untiring vigi
lance and excellent Judgment was due the
safety Of the ship and cargo, and the comfort
and preservation Of the Passengers. As one Of
the latter. | shared their high commentator
and thanks for the thoroughness with which
your trying duties were performed on q memoir
able occasion. and have much pleasure in adj
dition IN making this record Of the company's
appreciation Of the goo conduct of its officers
Yours very truly,
Il. NJ. SoRREI, General Manager