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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-12-21
A Paid Fire Department.

We are glad to see that the Paid Fire
Depar ment which tn. VINDICATOR has
SO long advocated, and which would be a
blessing to the city, is taking shape. The
following plan was submitted by Chair
man Nj @ tade to the City Council Tues
day night If it is ad pted there will be
no more big exempt jury list. and no more
poor men riskiug their lives ard running
their clothing for the benefit of other
peoples property, without getting cent
| for IT.:
To the Hon. city Council:
| GENTLEMEN Your committee to whom was
referred for consideration the advisa bility of
establishing PAID Fire Department for the
city, beg leave to limit the following report:
After having given the matter careful con-
slderation ourselves, we called to our assis-
lance, without cost to the city, the services of
expert in the person of Geo A. Ainslie, Esq,
ex-ChIef of the Richmond Fire Department,
and present President of the Chamber of
Commerce of that city, who, after looking
over the ground, aids us in reaching the fol
lowing conclusions as to cost Of establishing
and maintaining paid Department, the mode
of it, organization, &c.
LIST. Should the Department be established,
+, We recommend that it consist of IA men and
a Chief and one Assistant 16 men in all.
I'd That two horse-reels and the present
hook-and- ladder truck will be sufficient appa-
ratus.
Sd That the reels be kept at two of our
livery stables under contract with the pro-
prietors thereof to furnish horse and driver
whenever necessary at cost hereinafter spec
flied.
4th. That the Hook and Ladder Truck be
kept at the present engine house on New
street. the upstairs of which shall be CONVEX
ted into sleeping apartments for the men, at
cost hereafter stated the truck to be drawn
to fires by the company.
9th. That at least IL fire alarm electric boxes
be placed in different sections Of the city, to
be connected with gong at each of the Llv
cry Stables where the reels are kept and the
engine house where the men sleep, and one
from engine house to large bell in the tower
of the engine house.
9th. That an ord nance be drawn and adopted
by the Council for the rule and government
of such department. prescribing the duties of
men and officers and fixing penalties for its
violation. DC.
ESTIMATED COST OF PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The estimated cost of equipping Depart
ment as described is as follows:
2 horse reels, $400 each.... .........."..$ 800
1000 feet hose, 55c. per foot............. $50
2 play pipes, $l5 each.................."". 80
Furniture for engine house. beds, &c.. 200
Electric alarm system, complete ....... 1,400
.......................... ...S2, $50
CURRENT ANNUAL EXPENSES OF PAID DEPART
MENT.
16 men at 10 per quarter each. $640
Livery bills per year ............... $50
Fuel for engine house Observation-Disclosures. so
Total .................So4
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-12-21

Plush box shaving sets at $50 each.
s' work box fitted at 4Sc each.
Gents and Ladies' White Silk Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs at 49c.
Ladies' Gloria Silk Umbrellas at 81. go each.
Gents C &c g 80. 48 each.
" Leatherette Toilet travelling cases at 9Qc.
&c and Ladies' Plush Glove Boxes at Ace.
Boys Coasting Sled at 55c.
Girls &C sc at 49c
' Baby PerambUlators 69c.
." " Rockers 49c.
Games for Boys and Girls zoe to 99e
Rocking Horses at 99c.
Double Hobby Horses at 99c.
Children's Picture Books sc.
" 60 10c to DC
Dolls Trunks with lock and key Ace.
Children's Blocks 10c to Acc.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-12-21
CHRISTMAS
GIFTS.
29c.

Cloth, full gilt Books, the best Poets
and Prose authors, sold last year at
SOC each, we will sell this year at 29c.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-12-21
7Ac T..

Cloth, full gilt edge, red lined
edition, best Poets, sold last year at
81 each, now at 74c each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
ppop,p1E SUICIDE OF A NOVICE.

Sister Mary Peters age thirty, ono OF the inmates Vi
81 Josepb,s Home, No 75 Grandst Jersey CITY, an
,nsttuon established about three years ago by the
Nun Of Kenmare, either fell or jumped from third
story window of the Home, at about 30 a. m yes
terday and was Killed. She camo from Philadelphia
about eighteen months ago ard entered the Home as
n novice She said that she was an orphan and had
been educated in tho Convent of the Sisters Of Mercy
In Bsggotst, Dublin. Her name outside tho Home
was Lucy Lawlor
several weeks ago she was attacked with pneu-
monla. and was Just recovering. On Friday she cx-
pressed a desire to down stairs. but the Sister
superior thought II would be dangerous In her delicate
condition Yesterday morning a man passing the
Louse saw her falling from the window TO the side
walk, and informed the inmates Of the house. II Is
thought that she committed suicide while suffering
from q temporary attack Of insanity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21

POWDERLY ON THE FEDER4TION or ALL LAbOh
Philadelphia, Oct. 90 (Specap.-Mr. Powderly, In
sneaking on the federation of all labor organizations
today said: 1t VIII h utterly impossible for any
organization for the protection Of the rights OF labor
ing men TO be very successful so long as IL Is not IN
harmony at least 10 a large extent, with all o'her
organizations having the same object AS said IN
one of the kilograms sent yesterday think the me
Is at hand when all organizations on This continent
forgeful of past differences, should cooperate on
essentials for the welfare Of all OF course, have
no definite plan outlined to how this Should be
brought about but most likely joint board, com
posed of members from each organization, would be
the most feasible.
"Thcn take the Employees Liability Act when
should be passed in all the states. They have one
in England which has done much to help LABOR 10
get its rights. The trouble with the laws OF This
character which are now I'm force In some OF the
States IS that the OF prosecution must be borne
by the person who brings suit. Nine'y-n'n times
ont OF 100 where damages could be recovered II IL
wero not for this nsImounable barrier the cases are
aIIoved 10 60 by default We would have tho cate
nav the costs in such cases. ina snluch as y INC
law of the state that Is violated. merely cle ms
A, one illustration of what could be done py such
federation as l suggest"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
NrscrILANEors RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
A GRANITE WAREHOUSE BURNED.
CONSIDERABLE LOSSES IN BOSTON - ACCOUNT
OF THE LEssEES DESTROYED.

CONSIDERABLE LOSSES IN BOSTON - ACCOUNTS
OF THE LEssEES DESTROYED.
Boston, Oct 90 (specaD.-Thcrc was stubborn
fire this forenoon on Lewis Wharf. 1t broke out In
a long four-story granite warehouse. The entire
block IS owned by the Lewis Wharf Company, and Is
leased to A. c. LombaTd's Sons, who Use 1t for a
storage warehouse In the second story Of No 81,
occupying only small portion of II, IS the hrrns
Office II was on this floor that the fire started IN
some bales OF cotton that had been brought In the
day before. In the excitement caused by the hames
the books were left upon the desk and the safe door
wide open, so that records rendered worth
less.
The damage TO the building, unless floors and walls
fall will probably not exceed $4,000, as the INSIDE
finish IS rough and plain. In the other hre, wheh
the walls fell the cost TO repair was about SS,OOo
The building is insured for $4,000 In the Royal OF
Liverpool placed with scu d Brady, this sum In
Guiding all the sections. The loss the stock VIII
be heavy The scwall & Day Cordage Company had
hemp worth 1900 in the building which will be a
total loss insured for az, ,O00 Lucius Bcebe d Co.
pace their loss at S3 OOO insured for 81 800 in the
St Paul Insurance Company. Barry. Thayer ~ 20
lose about 1000 insured for al 300 In me Insurance.
Company Is the heaviest loser II stored 400 coils
of rope I'm the building Friday. This rope Is so
badly burned to be useless. Its value was S3O,OOo
and It was insured for 10000 In the Northern AS
about S14 900 I'm ginger and other spices in storage
insured r. i. Siorcr d co.'s flax valued at
81 800. insured. The machinery owned by the
Chiffon Manufacturing Company OF New-fork Is
10 what extent cannot now bc determined. The i"ss
Will be about $6O, 900 10 $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
COLLISION OF TRAINS on A DOUBLE TRACK.

Chicago Oct. 20.-on the Chicago and Northwest
err, road last night near Geneva, the Council Blus
cxpress was running on n parallel track 10 that
ON which long freight train ran In the opposite
direction somo mishap caused tho fourh or MIN
car of the freight train TO Jump the rails, dragging
- cars with H. The cars dashed against the en-
cine OF the passenger tran badly inuring 1t, then
swept along the train. fruit car and baggage
car were almost demolished before the trains were
hroucbt to a stsnd.stl. Engineer sanburn, OF the
passenger train, and Express Messenger fuwell were
seriously injured. The baggsgemaster and two help
ers in the express car were badly shaken up mo
81, Tho collision was such as to smash the
nncsS safe II also shattered all tho glass IN tho
coaches aud frightened the passengers badly; Philip
,Lc cplpe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
THE N1AGARA OBSERVATION COMMISSION.

Niagara Falls, n. Y, Oct. 2O.-The quartcIIy mect-
ing OF the Commissioners OF the state RESERVATION a'
Niagara was held here yesterday all the commissioners
be,np present Andrew H. Green presided. The
treasurer Henry Z. Gregory, presented his quarterly
report of receipts and expenditures, which was ac-
cepted and ordered aled. Superintendent Thomas v
wclch presented his report, which was also approved
The commissioners discussed the question OF allowing
a new steamboat to navigate tho Niagara River In
competition with tho Maid OF the Mist. The SUBJECT
WAS referred to committee. letter IRON inc
.,,o,, ., ,hs Canadian Park Commissioners, favor
tno bridge across the river at the Whirlpool was read
n was resolved 10 invite Professor James HAL, Oh
,lhany 10 prepare a report tho geology or the
NIAGARA region The meeting then adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
4 MURDERER TRIES TO KILL HIMoELf'
PATRICK corrEY WRITES VERSES AND AN ABU
sIvE LETTER AND CUTS HIS ARM

sIvE LETTER AND CUTS HIS ARM
Patrick A. CoGey, who is In the hudson county
Jail. awaiting sentence of death for the murder oi
Agnes Smith, attempted suicide In his cell yesterday
morning At . 80 watchman IN the Jail dis
covered him lying on the floor In pool oil pIoou anu
summoned the taller MI Dirdsall The laicf t"lcrhone
o.. corntv physician Converse who found that COlley
had severed an artery the left forearm and had ost
a large quantity Of blood. Dr. Converse dressed the
wound and said that Cofey was In no danger oi
diving. although the loss Of blood had weakened him
considerably. The weapon with which the murderer
had cut his arm a dull penknife, was found IN the
cell A letter and some verses written by COREY
were also found I'm the cell
A. Tho and of tbe verses he wrote: This Is cOuplc
from the nrlson CELL written by Patrick Arthur Coiicy
IN Agnes Hamilton Smith, deceased spouse.' The
prisoner will probably be sentenced this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
NO CLEW TO THE PA AYAfASTERS MURDERER
SEARCHING THE wILKESDARRE MOUNTAINS -
SEVERAL ARRESTS ON SUSPICION.

SEVERAL ARRESTS ON SUSPICION
wilkesbarre Penn, Oct. oO.-Therc IS no positive
Glow as yet to the murderer Of Paymaster Mcclure
and his assistant. Flanagan crowd OF QUO or
more people, men, women and children, were OUT
to-day searching the mountains I'm the vicinity OF the
sno: where the tragedy was committed yesterday.
Six Italians arrested suspicion this morning.
but IL is not believed that they the right per-
sons, as nc money any other evidence OF guiit
was found upon them dispatch from White Haven,
twenty miles from here, reached this city at noon
to-day. saying that six Italians. two Of them
with rifles, were arrested there on coming out OF
tbe mountains They aie strangers, not known, but
prescrt the appearance of bandits They claim they
have beer, IA Ic GODS all night AMI all day yes
to-day, on a hunting tour An excited MOB OF ooo
or more people were at the Lehigh Valley station this
afternoon awaiting their arrival and the entire police
and detective forces were on hand TO guard ana
protect the prisoners. They arrived at 1:15 and
were taken from the train by the police at South
wilkesbarrc, mile from the main station.
They were conveyed to the county prison.
where they were locked I'D separately
It was found that they had been working for Con-
tractor McFaddeI, but had quit work some days ago.
After they had been thoroughly searched, McFadden
said he believed them to be innocent and as no evil
dcnce of guilt was discovered they were discharged
Thomas English president of tho Board OF Luzerne
County Commissioners offers 81 900 reward to-day for
the arrest and conviction Of the person or persons VINO
murdered Mcclure and Flanagan This reward Is
duplicated by another 81 900 offered by Contractor
Charles McFadden Private subscriptions are also
being circulated in Pittsburg Wilkesbarre and Kings
ton, which will swell the reward TO at least SJooo
flanagan, one Of the murdered men, Is now sald
to have had his person when killed apoui Si
600 In bonds and securities, which are MISSING III
addition to the $1o, 900 cash stolen from Mcclure.
entire family being in Ireland He came to America
alone and by Industry and good habits had accuml-
lated properly to the amount OF over $4,000 He
was unmarried.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
PHILADELPHIA FACTORY HANDS IN PERIL.

Philadelphia Oct. 20 Cspecial There was loud
cxnloslon about noon to-day at the chemical works
of wiley a. Harris No. 1913 North scvcnth-st caused
by the ignition Of fash powder, preparation used
in photography. Willie CiIice, age H. was WORKING
on the stuff at the time, and when cXtrcated from
,ho rrns he was found to be fearfully burned and
hruised The building Immediately caught hrc ana
owing to the fact that large number OF girls were
employed on the upper floors the greatest CONFUSION
nrcvailed The fire escape, however, did GOOD service
and through the co0lncss OF John Murphy, an employ,
ali the girls wcro safely taken out The loss VIII ho'
exceed S5 OOO-fully Insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21

baltimore, Md Oct. 2o-chcf Judge William
Brown, OF the supreme Cyrrt Of Maryland, retired
from the bench to-day. lie was elected Chief
Justice October %, 1872, as the candidate OF tho
Democratic Conservative party. Hc had no op-
position. His term Of Office was extended by tho
Legislature after he had reached his seventeen year.
the constitutional limit order that he might serve
out his full term OF fifteen years. which expres TN
month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
nr,ru Of BISHOP wELLEs. OF MILWAUKEE.

milwaukee, Wis, Oct. ao.-Privatc dispatches received
,srs This morning announce the death OF the Right
Pew f. H. wcllcs Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese
- milwaukee,, at Waterloo, n. ", at midnight last
night Bishop wellcs returned TO New-iorh on oc-
,ober z from four months visit to England for his
health and proceeded to Waterloo where his brother
lives The fatigue Of the journey, together with
heavy cold hastened his death. He was noary nfy-
eight years old. Two sons and daughter survive
him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21

Number OF cases
Number OF TO date 3,7Go
Number OF deaths. NJ
Number OF deaths TO date 1927
The only death that Of Mrs. n. 7. Marshall
The Sanitary Association in full accord with
the Board Of Health, and the city authorities VIII
sustain them in any steps they take toward thor
oueh fumigaton and dsinfecion OF the city
The receipts to-day from contributions amounted
10 s3s17a5 The expenditures for the week have
been S44, ,765 90.
This afternoon resolutions were passed indorsing
a plan of giving the Government entire control Of
all steps necessary TO stamp out the fever
To-day has been of the brightest Saturdays,
and busiest ones, too, that the city has hsd Tor
many weeks. 1t was payday for the many hundreds
Of sanitary guards and workers. struggling mass
of humanity almost filed the block in which the
office stands.
The doors OF the Newman Street Presbyterian
Church will be opened tomorrow for services The
Rev W. H. Dodge, the pastor VIII conduct mem
Resolutions have been adopted by the iocal as
semblIcs OF the Knights Of Labor asking thar slate
Master Workman 4. J. Mott recall his appear Tor
aid which was indorscd by General Master Workman
Powdcriy, they have money enough to caro- Tor
the needy go -. ,o ,e-,, 49,, ,,o,r o.,
devcIoDcd today-that Of n colOrcd man at the Brown
JIonse The needs Of the poor arc daily Increasing
hundreds are fed by the Relief Committee, and
more assistance is needed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
AN OUTRAGE ON A GERMAN CONSULATE

Paris, Oct 2O-The escutcheon on the German
Consulate at Havre was torn from Its position last
night and thrown into the street The Prefect at
Havre has rendered a profuse apology TO the Consul
and NJ Goblet Minister Of Foreign Affairs, like
wise apooglzed TO the German Ambassador here Tor
the outrage. There is no clew TO the persons who
committed the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
THE POPE's GIFTS TO HIS GEl

THE POPE'S GIFTS TO HIS GERMAN VISITORS.
Rome Oct. oO.-The Pope has sent to the Emperor
of Germany through Baron Schlaeger the Prussan
representative at tho Vatican. HIS portrait, set with
diamonds; TO Prince Henry Of Prussia, splendid
cameo set with diamonds; Count Herbert Bismarck,
a large gold jubilee medal; and TO the other members
Of the Imperial suite, small medals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
, woBKuAy's rRIGHrFUL DEATH

Norristown Penn, Oct. 20.-Thomas Carr, en-
ployod at the block works OF William b. Rambo,
fen into hopper used for grinding stone and clay hs
mor,nr The machinery could not be stopped and
tho unfortunate man was literally ground TO picceA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
ENTHUSIASTIC woIKINGMEN.

There were twice many could obtsin seats at the
ratification meeting Of the workngmen's Protective Asso
citation OF the Assembly District held last night at
No. 5 broadway. The enthusiasm began when Coonei
Joel b. Erhardt James T. Van Rensselaer, and John W.
Jacobus were coming in before the meeting was
called to order and continued until the Protection Giec
Club had sung Its last at the close OF the meeting
jeremiah Murphy who presided announced that hereafter
the clubroom would be opened daily after $3.50 D. M
and would he used headquarters for all the Working
men Of the Assembly District Colonel Erhardt tho
Republican candidate for Mayor announced as tho
first speaker greeted with such vigorous cheer
ing that moments before he could be heard
lie made a thoughtful and earnest speech on the political
situation in the city, and expressed himself as confident
OF the election the entire Republican National state
and County tickets. lie followed by John W.
Jacobus the candidate for Sheriff. and james T. van
Rcnseear the candidate for President OF the Board OF
Aldermen John F. Plummer discussed the relation OF
workngmen to protection and followed by MI Harts
horn Troy manufacturer. who looked we'll dressed In
fourdolar oyercoat and sevendoar suit OF clothes all
made In America and bought In Troy. President CieVe
land says pay twice much for our clothing ssid
Mr. Iartshorn but is not the man who would want 10
buy this for and this suit Of clothes for s5 oo
the worst enemy laborer could have7 The arin on
such an overcoa - So and It can't be bought or less
than 81 anywhere In the world"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21

e,oouent,v N stand BY Harrison and Miller and tho
Reprbiican party tho party which had enac cd all
the temperance legislation to be found upon the
sfatute books.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21

Auburn, N. Y, Oct o0.-Thc unvciling OF the
Seward statue has been postponed to November
1s United States Senator Evarts has consented to
deliver the address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
A TRAIN BURIED UNDER A LANDSLIDE.

Rome, Oct. 2O.-A landslide has occurred at
Lotenza Italy. A railway train was buried in the
DEBRIS and a number of persons we're killed Six
bodies have been recovered, and ter persons who
were wounded have been rescued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21

SIR JOHN MACDONALDS MISSION TO ENGLAND.
Ottawa, Ont Oct. 90 tspccial).-Thc dispatch to
"The London Times,' from Philadelphia, to tho
effect that Sir John A. Macdonald will visit
England In connection with the fisheries matter IS
without foundation. The remainder Of the cabled
report to the effect that the visit TO take place
with view to the modification of the Canadian position
by the Domnions coming nearer to the views OF
fbe United States does not correctly outline the
situation as between England and Canada, such
modification being contemplated by either Government
at present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
THE YELLOW FEVER LIST LARGER AGAIN.
FIFTY NEW CASES AND ONE DEATH IN JACK
sONVILLE-wANT AT GAINESVILLE.

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 90 (speciaD.-Prcsdcnt Neal
Mchells official bulletin for the twenty -four houis
onded at q n IN. is follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21

MR. LUFBURROw CHOSEN FOR THE FIFTH TIME.
Eatontown, N. J., Oct 2o-The Republican Con-
ventjon to nominate candidate for Assembly In inc
lid District of Monmouth County was held nero ms
afternoon Grover II. Lufburrow was Unanimously
renominated Before adjournment ". W. Ramsay
moved that william Walter Phelps. their candidstc
for the United states Senate be Invited to address
themD Mr. Phelps was received with great en'hu-
sietm and spoke briefly Of the merits OF tho cana-
datc and of his chances. 1t would make his MIN
oerm vet so peculiar were his qualifications that ell
approved Mr. Lufbuirow was honest. independent
and capable He had already had four torms' so he
had been through fire and yet there was no smcli ot
smoke on his garments. Mr. Phelps gave many
local nasons which would add to the candidatc's S
strength, and, in conclusion, proved that Democrats
who were refusing to vote for Grover Cleveland
anxious to vote for Grover L%i1urrow %g,sSs
Speeches wcre made by Freeholdcr While, Congress
man Kcan and County Clerk Oviatt. The most en-
thusasc convention ever held In the !lld DistIict
adjourned with cheors for Harrison a4d Moroh' MI
Lufburrow will be elected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-21
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
RESULTS OF THE GERMAN EAlPERORS Touh
THROUGH EUROPE.

n. FLoouErs REVISION SCHEME - sTRoN'
SPEECHES by LIBERAL UN1oNlsTs-ihH
PARNELL DEFENCE FUND LANGUlsHlN"
PREPARATIONS FOR THE CoMMls
sIoN-CoAL TRADE TROUBLES
THE MACKENZIE CoNTRo.
yERsY-NEwS OF LIT
ERATURE. THE
DRAMA AND
ART
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-10-24
A Good. Nomination.

Mark Curtis, Of Hebron, was nominated
for the assembly by the Republicans of
Second district last Wednesday, first
class nomination, one that, every Repub-
lican in the district can indorse and take
off his coat to work for We know the
district is close, but with good, square,
active work the Republicans can retaiu
their hold on it. The Second district
would be ably represented by Mr.. Curtis
andits best interests well guarded by him
in the halls of legislation. A pull alto
gether can elect Mark Curtis and the Re-
publicans should bend every effort to at
tain this result. We hope to have the
pleasure of recording his success on the
9th of November.