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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The city is infested with tramps, many Of whom
are troublesome.
Miss Lucy Minnigerode will open calisthen-
ic and dancing class at No. 512 Prince street on
October 1st
marriage license was issued in Washington
yesterday TO Albert F. Dove and Lizzie Fendall,
both Of Fairfax county
This has been another raw, chilly, disagreeable
day with an almost incessant downpCur of rain,
and with no immediate prospect OF clearing.
The Midland railroad has decided to run an iron
bridge over Blsckwater creek at the Union
depot, in Lynchhurg, in place of the old wooden
structure.
The trustees Of Belle Havon Lodge X. of II
20 day paid TO Mrs. Christisna Rohrans 81 600
the amount of the policy held by her husband, tho
late Jacob Bohraus, III that order.
Mr. Leonard Marbury, through the influence of
Gen. Lee, yesterday secured Il position for Mr-
Thomas Mullen, OF this city. in the Washington
navy yard as a mschinist at salary Of $3.50 per
day.
The cemeteries just beyond tho city are now
looking their best, and many improvements are
noticeable in walk through them. larger
number of handsome monuments. tOmbstones and
enclosures are being erected than for several years
past.
The County Board of Supervisors m It to-day
ana transacted some routine business. Treasurer
Wibert submitted his delinquent tax payers list.
The bios for filling up the canal at the brick
yards were continued till Monday next, to which
day the board adjourned.
A Washington paper says: ut is understood
that Judge Keith, of Fauquier county, Va, is an
applicant for q position the District Bench,
aud that he viii be appointed to fll the first va
ca.cc tl,at corresponding of cours,. that it
occurs while Mr.. Cleveland is still President
Mr. g. e Price will have some nice salt water
= fNr In rbyatt RI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11

RAILROAD ITEMS 0 wing to the inclem
en'S of the weather proposed trip of n-
spec'ion by he officers ever The Mid and
railroad was abandoned TO-DAY.
Eleineers Mnrbury and Cpbel hava re-
turned from partial trip Of iuepsc; ion over
the Focte OF tue proposed Alexandria and
Charlestown railroad. and in few days will
Submit their report to the directors of that
company.
The trains on the Virginia Midland aud
w. & o. division of the R. g. d. railroad
were running about on time to day despite
the storms in some of the counties through
which that road runs. South of Danville,
however, the trains are running irregulariy,
and some trains were abandoned on account
of washouis.
Mr.. ?. r. Evans has been appointed mas.
ter carpenter of the Midland railroad, the
appointment to date from September lat.
Mr.. Arthur Kemp, recently In the Office
of the W. U. telegraph company in this
city, has received an appointment in the
telegraphic department of the Midland
road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11

PERSONAL Misses Ada and Ella Kline.
feter, of Baltimore, are visiting the Misses
King on Royal street.
Mr. Clifton II. Price left for Memphis to-
dey to make that city his future home.
Misses Faith and Anna Leadbeater, Bessie
Jameson and Helen Weston left here this
morning to enter the Central Female Insti.
TUE al Gor6onsville.
Mr.. Archie Saymaker is at Ocean Grove.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11

INsPEcrIoN.-The Alexandria Light To-
I1aaIfy We're inspected by Col Jc Lane Stern
.ast lsht. Toe command mustered sixty
I'VE othcers aud men. After inspection the
,.onpauy, Ia State regulation uniform, we're
put through the msuual and foot move
% oi'. all of which they executed with pre-
, ,n Owing 10 the inclemsacy of the
,Ie ea'ner mary persons, both ladies and gen.
q aeaeo, were prevented from being present
- peelators Col. St5rn LET'S for Culpeper
~ asy' where he will this evening inspect
'ue company there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11
pUBLIC NOTICE.
NEW REGISTRATION OF VOTERS IN ALEX
ANDRIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

In conformity with an act Of the General As
sembly of Virginia, approved February %, 1888,
entitled IAN act to provide for new registration
of voters in the county of Alex andria," the Eiec-
torsl Board OF Alexandria county, in pursuance of
an order passed By said Board on the third day OF
September, 1883, hereby gives notice that on the
Oath DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1888,
the registrars of the several voting precincts in
said county, aud at the usual voting places there
in TO wit: At Carne' school house, in Washington
district at Balls cross roads, in Arlington dis
trict, and at Four-nile rum in Jefferson district
will commence and proceed to register the names
of all qualified voters entitled to register therein
who may make application according to law; said
registration to be completed within six days from
the time of the commencement thereof.
By order OF the Electoral Board of Alexandria
county, Va A capy-tcste:
WILLARD F. BIRCH, Chairman.
D. n. Rust, Secretary. sep10 I'd
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Virginia Military Institute
LEXINGTON. VIRGINI

LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA..
The iftieth session of this we'll known State in
sttuton VIII open the 18th of September
proximo. 1t provides syseam of thorough mill
tary training, distinctive course of academic in
struction and technical instruction in the several
branches of Applied Science. thus enabling grad
nate in the Academic School to gain professional
degree, as Bachelor of Science or Civil Engineer
These advantages are secured on terms not ex-
ceeing $50 per month as the average of the en-
tire course. intending clothing in addition to the
ordinary college necesslries For catalogue ap-
ply to General FRANCIS II. SMITH,
jy5 d3t&wtsep12 Superintendent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11
Bringing GIadnsss.

To milliona, pleasing their palates and
cleansing their systems, arousing their Liv-
ers, Kidneys, Stomacbs, and Bowels to q
healthy activity. Such is the mission cfthe
famous California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
of Figs For sale by E S. Leadbeater &
Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11

NEW REGISTRATION. The Electoral
Board of this city met to-day and ordered
that the registers Of the four wards of the
city shall sit for ten days, commencing Sep.
TENDER 90 b, at the usual voting places for
the purpose of making a new registration
of all qualified voters in conformity with an
act OF the General Assembly approved
February 90. 1883.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11

ALEXANDRIA. VA.

ALEXANDRIA,, Va.
Tic ffty.sixth annual session will begin on
Tuesday, September 4th, 1883, and continue until
June 24th 1889. The discipline is mi itary. and
the school IS provided with new brecch- loading
rifles and in! ca;-p equipage, going into camp,
usually at some watering place, every year There
three cOarscs-classcsl, scientific and COM
mercial-and the final examinations arc under the
direction of the Committee on Local Examinations
of the University of Virginia. Volapus the rev
international language is taught in tho ccmmer-
cial course. There are finer sets of philosophical
Instruments, chemical apparatus, cabinets of min
erals than many colleges possess, and the princi-
pal is a teacher of forty lone years experience.
Within the past four years there have beer cadets
from twenty States ard Territories For cata-
ogues apply to
RIJHARD L. CARNE. A. NJ,
aue7 eotseH1h Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11
Episcopal High School Of Virginia
L. NJ. BLACKBOARD. MA, Principa

l. n. BLACKBOARD, MA, Principal.
LLEWELLYN HOXTON Associate Principal,
With able Assistants.
This School fer Boys, three miles from town,
begins its 50th year September 26, 1888.
Fol- Catalogue, with particulars, address tho
Principal, Alexandria, Va. jy20-2awtoct1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11

DEMOCRATIC CoMMITTEE.-A meeting of
the city democratic committee was held yes
terday evening, Mr.. Harry Smoot, the chair
man, presiding. 1t was decided to omen
headquarters 10 the old Washington Hall
building on King near Washington street,
and TO conduct an active canvass during the
campaign. A plan was also mapped out for
conducting the Campaign and thorough
canvass Of the city is to be made, The CON-
mittee discussed the advisability OF new
registration and recommended TO the cleo.
toral board that new registration for the
city be held this fail under the recent act OF
the legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11

POLICE REPoRr.-Lsst night was dark
and rainy with three prisoners at the sta
ton house.
The Mayor this morning disposed Of the
following cases:
Elizabeth Sweden. arrested By Officers
Belts and Nightingale. for being drunk and
disorderly, was discharged.
VIM. CruDey and John Robinson, tramps,
arrested by Officers Jones and TIGER, for
being drunk and discrderly, were sent TO
jail f1r 10 days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11

ls smother lien was to day flied against the Ar.
SON SON Brick Compsuy. Tits was by W. H
''ains for $ IS so for lsbor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-11

IS, sLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable by
"a. terrible cough. Shiluh's Cure is the
SSp1eCy Tor you Sold By E S. Leadbeater
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.. 1ATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath
5l 'a'eo' by shiIoh's Catarrh Remedy. Price
II.nts ;; Nasal Injector free. Slid by E.
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auP7 eotseH15 Prncipal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-03
The Cities Get the Best.

And yet it must be. The great city must continually absorb the very best blood, brain and brawn of the country; and as the woodsman selects from thousand sticks the one which suits him to fashion into thing of ornament or use, and puts the nine hun dred and ninety-nine into the fire, so the great city will honor one in each regiment of these volunteer recruits and burn out all the rest in making money and glory for that one. There is not probably one great city in the world that could sustain its rich life and commercial energies on its native population. It is reasonably certain that a family perma- nently to catch on in a great city would in time "die out," or lose all it's original traits, unless each generation was recruited anew by intermarriage with stocks more vigorous because more recently fresh from the soil. The city lures its rural volunteer recruits with the great prizes, like those won by the Goulds and Vanderbilts, and never lures in vain; the country lads are only too willing to accept the one chance in a thousand.-New York Letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-03

'Fitzgeraldm gasped Moreland, growing pale. "I-I-what's that" he shrieked, as he saw Whyte's coat, all weather-stained lying un chair near him, and which he inn mediately recognized.
 ''That is the rope that's going to hang you," said Kilsip, quietly, coming behind him, ''for the murder of Oliver Whyte."
 Strapped, by G-!" shouted the wretehed man, wheeling round, so as to face Kilsip. He sprang at the detectives throat, and they both rolled together on the floor, but the latter was too strong for him, and after a sharp struggle, he succeeded in getting the handcuffs on Moreland's wrists. The others stood around perfectly quiet, knowing that Kilsip required no assistance. Now that there was no possibility of escape, Moreland seemed to become resigned, and rose sul lenly off the floor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-03

-l2 lctooT, however, was net to be found
 .Ac desk, nor was it ii. the sitting room |; they tried the bedroom but with no better r>sul,; so Madge was nearly giving up the search in despair, when suddenly Cations eye fell on the waste paper basket, which by some unaccountable reason they had overlooked in their search.
 'How long has that waste paper basket been standing like that' he asked, pointing to it. * ''S5ix weeks," repeated Calton with took at Madge. ''Ah, and he got the letter four weeks ago. Depend upon it, we shall find it there"
 EFalge gave 6 cry, and, falling on her knees, enlptied the basket out on the floor, and both she and Cation were soon as busy among the fragments of paper as though they weco raGpiclers. * * Suddenly @ cry broke from Madge, as she drew out of the mass of paper 6 half-burnt letter, written on thick and creamy looking paper ''4 sluo0t;1in~ it out II knew he had not dest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-03

"I'll givo you money to sove me-" she shrieked; "good monoy-an mine-all mine. sce-'ere-suverains," and, tearing her pillow open, she took cut Q canvas bag, and from it poured gieaming stream of gold. Gold-gold-it rolled all over the bed, over the floor, away into the dark corners, yet no one touched it, so enchained were they by the horrible spectacle of the dying woman clinging to lifo. She clutched up some of the shining pieces, and held them up to the three men as they stood silently beside the bed, but her hands trembled so that the soveroigns kept falling from them on the floor with metallic clinks.
 ''All mine-all mine" she shrieked, loudly. ''Give me my fe-gold-money-cuss -ye-l sold my soul for it-save nle~-give mo my ife," and, with trembling hands, she tried tt force the gold on them. They did not say < word, but stood silently looking at her, wkii' the two girls in the corner clung togethcr and trembled with fear,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-03
NY. &N.E. Railroad Time Table

Trans Leave waterbury as Follows.s Boston-7.30 a m, 1, 3.4Opm
 Return S.30 m, 3 p m. Providence-7.3o a. m.; 1.e0. 340p n
 Return, l5 a. m.; 3 30 D. m. New York-S.O0 a. m.; 1.55 D. m
 Return, S.54 a. m.; 33S D. m.s Worcester-7.3 30 a. m.; LOO, D. m.
 Return, GAS, 9.30 a. m. Norwich-7.30 a. m.; 1. .O0, $40 D. m
 Return S.s5, 10.4 a. m.; 2.35 pin. New London-7.3o a. m.; 100, s.40p. m.
 Return, 7.55, 1905 m; 200 D. m. Putnam-7.3 80 a. m.; 100, 34epm m
 Return, S.15, 10. .45 a. m. 410pm. Willimantic-7.9 80 a. m.; 100, $40 D. m
 Return. 9.1O. Il. .3s a. m.; 5-a5 D. ID. Springfeld-7.3O, 300 a. m.; 3.40pm.
 Return, 7.30 a. m.; 3.20 D. m New Haven-Via Plainyille, 730 a. m.;1O0p
 Return HOS a. m., 400 P. m. Hartford-7,30, 800 a. m.; 100 $40, 500 D. m, Return 6.35, fo.4o a. m.; 12.S5, 4.15, 40 D. m New Britan-7: 30, 800 a. m.; 100, s4O soc D. m.
 Return, 6.55, 11.04 a. m.; 12.53, 4.40, 6.5S pm Plainville-7.so, 500 a. m.; 100, $40 see P, m.
 Retuin, TOT, 1115 a. m.; log. 451, Eos D. an Forestyille-7;so, 800 a. m.; $40, 500 D. m
 Return, 7.12, II 20 a. m.; f1.o5, 4.54. f712p.m Bristol-7.30, 800 a. m.; 100, 340 O0p m Return, 7.19, Il 26 a. m.; 1.14, 5.62, 7.is D. n Terryyille-7.S0, 900 a m.; 100, $40, 500 D. m
 Return, 7.So, 11.s7 a m.; f.25, 5.l2, 7.as D. m Wateryille-7.3o a. m.; $40, 500 p. m.
 Return, 74S, 1155 a. m.; 9 7.45 p. m Union City-fS00 a. m.; f2 05, f5 3s D. m.
 Return, fs.4a a. m.; 10, f7.4s D. m. Towantic-fS.00 a. m.; f. .o5, f5. .3S D. n
 Return, fS.32, f1152 a. m.; f73S D. m Southford-S.o0 a. m,; 1.55 2.o5, 5 38 D. rn
 Return S.2S, 11.40 a. m.; 12.26, 7.31 D. n Hawleyville-s.oo a. m.; 155, 2.o5, 5.38 D. m. Return, 7.55, 9.45. 11.59 a. m.; zo4 D. m. Danpury-s.00 a. m,; ,55, 2.o5, 5.3S D. m
 Return, 7.40, 9.10. Il, ,45 a. m.; 6.50 D. nn Brewsters-S.oo a. m.; 155, 2o5 D. m
 Return, GAS, 11.25 a. m.; 6.30 p. m. Fishkil on Hudson-s.00 a. m.; 1.55 D. m Return, 1905 a. m.; 505 D. m. A. c. KENDALL. Gen'l Pass Agent, Boston. H. PLATT, Surt., Hartford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-03
MeTiden, Waterbury 6 Conn, RlveI
RAILROAI

 Fail Arrangement.-In effect November 1, WATERBURY TO CROMWELL. Leave Waterbury-Dublin Street.
 9.O5, 11.4O, m, 400, 615 pm East Farms, 1914, f11,49, a m, f4.09, f6 24, D m Summit, f9.1S, fl153 a m, M4.13, f6 pm. Prospect, 1929, f12.04, m, f4.22, f6 39, pm. West Cheshire, 9.36; f12, Il, m 4.99 fe 46, pm Hough's Mill, f9.47, f1223 m, f4.4o, 65s m. Meriden-West Main Street.
 956, 1231, a m, m4.51, roc, D m, Highland, f10.10, a m, f300 a. m. f5.11, D. m Smith's f10.14, m, 3,O4 m, f517 pm Westfield, f10.19, m, f3. .O9 am, 521,pm West Cromwell, f1021, a m. f3. II am, as, pm. Arrive Cromwell, 1O.26, a m, 3.16a m, o.3o, pm. New York, 600 m.
 New Haven, ,45, m, 1.24, 6.50, sos pm Middletown, 11.3s, m, 1.35, m. 6.aopm. Hartford, 11.3S, a m, 1855, e20pm Springfield, 1927, 2.3S, 7.16, pm Boston, 3,30, m. 600, 1O.OOpm. New York, 2.15 m, 3.30, goo, 1OO0pm CROMWELL TO WATERBURY Leave New York, 400 m.
 Cromwell, 6.30 m, 22O pm 415pm West Cromwell, f6.37, f12.27 D m, fs. .s6 m Westfeld, f640, m, f12.30 pm, 424 pm Smiths, f6.44, a m, fig. .34 pm, f429 pm Highland, f6.4s, m, Ss m, f4.3s pm. Meriden, Center street, TOO, m Meriden, W Main St, i725 925, am. 11b
 m451, pm.
 Hough's Mil, ,f7,s3, 1888 m, fl 19, f4.5spm. West Cheshire, fl. .45, fig. .45, am fl 34 f5 10 pm. Prospect, f7.52, f9,52, f1.42, f5.17pm. Summit, fs.03, f10.03 m, f1.54 M5asp m East Farms, fs,07, 10.c7, a m, f2.OO, f5.ss D m Arrive Waterbury, Dublin St, 8.16, 10.16, am, g. 10
 5.41 p m.
 Stations at whirh trains stop upon signal. M Traids meet.
 CONNECTIONS: At Meridian with N Y IT eupD At Westdeld with Middletown Branch NY H SS H R.
 At Cromwell, with Hartford & Connecticut Val ley K, Cromwell & GiGersleeves Ferry Hart ford Boat for Conn. River Landings and New York At Waterbury with N &NERR, and Nau- gatuck Division ', N H & H RR.
 CHAS. NJ. CRAWFORD Sunt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-03

M1LAlN DISEASES AND FEMALE DIFFl-
 CULTIES, SPECIALTIES.
 The Institute is in charge of skilled and exper fenced physicians ill their several specialties.
 They prepare their own medicines and use nothing but the purest vegetable extracts. Though educated in the regular school of practice, they do not con1ine themselves to medicine alone, but use ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM, MASS AGE, BATHS, etc, and are supphed with all the modern instruments and scientific appliances to effect rapid and permanent cure in other words THE INSTITUTES IS ECLECTIC,
 s1 IlIelr combination method of healing the SICK and curing diseases is most successful and perior to all others. The Doctors can always be consulted in the Strictest confidence on the most delicate medical subject.
 Ladies, married or single requiring skillful medical services, should call at the Institute be- fore going elsewhere. Terms moderate. sxg- All letters promptly answered. Everything strictly confidential Address with stamps W ater- Dury Medical Institute. 52 Bank St. Waterbury, Conn.
 N. B.-References and testimonials of recent remarkable cures in Waterbury and vicinity furnished on application.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-03
The following extract is taken from the introductory paraqraphs!

The following extract is taken from the introductory paragraphs:
 "A crime has been committed by an un- known assassin, within a short distance of the principal streets of the great city, and is surrounded by an impenetrable mystery. Indeed, from the nature of the crime itself, the place where it was com mitted, and the fact that the assassin has escaped without leaving a trace behind Tim, it would seem as though the case itself had been taken bodily out of one of Gaboreau's novels, and that his fam ous detective Lecocq only would be able to unravel 1t. On the 27th day of July, at the hour of twenty minutes to two o'clock in the morning, a hanson cab drove up to the police station, in Grey street, St. Kilda, and the driver made the startling statement that his cab con- tained the body of man whom he had reason to believe had been murdered"
 The incidents are then described n de- +oi1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-03
American Locomotives in Japan.

After close competition with English and French manufacturers, a Pittsburg firm has received an order from the Japanese gov ernment for two mogul 42-inch locomotives, to be used on the Paranai railroad in the island of Yesso. It is said that the Ameri- can locomotives and cars now in use in Japan are in high favor with the govern ment, because of their ability to climb sleeper grades than the English engines New York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-03
HEADQUARTERS FOR RUBBER GOODS

Mems Woonsocket rubber boots, double thick ball, 1st quality S25O Mems Woonsocket rubber boots, double thick ball, 2d quality 200 Mems extra heavy rubber boots best bar gain ever offered in Waterbury 1.5s We Give Every Customer Buying Pair of Rubber Boots Pair of Slippers. Ladies' rubberS 2d Mems congress and lace shoes S5 We have 500 cases of these shoes and every pair
 cost over S1 to make them. Misses school shoes, II to 2s 9O Child's '' 9 to 10 1-2 65 These shoes are spring heel or with heel. We are retailing boots and shoes at wholesale
 prices.
 R A AMEl lTII
 1e EAST MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-03

or she fnkn sultt ou knew he royedit"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-04
A Forged Check.

Yesterday Messrs. Orr & Sutch dis
covered that their name had been forged
to cheek for $55. 1t appears that on
November 21st young man without a
coat or hat walked into the Peoples
Store and asked Mr.. Hamburger if he
would cash check for Messrs. Orr &
Sutch, who were short Of change and de.
sired to pay off some of their men. Mr..
Hamburger said he would cash the check
and the young walked out, returning in a
few minutes with check for $55. The
young said that Messrs. Orr & Sutch pre-
ferred small change and it was given him
and he walked towards Orr & Smiths
place. Mr.. Hamburger sent the check
to his bank and it finally reached the
Farmers and Merchants Bank, and was
returned yesterday with Orr & Sutch's
book, when the forgery was discovered
There is no trace of the young man and
it is probable that he is far away by this
time.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-04
Depot JOttings.

Judge R. Egan, the energetic right-of-
way man of the Santa Fe road, left for
San Francisco on last nights train for a
few days business visit.
Julius Roher, an engineer on the Los
Angeles and Pacific road, was badly
scalded by the bursting of the water
gauge on his locomotive on Sunday after
neon.
1t is claimed that 1,S0O tons Of steel
rails are on the way to San Diego for the
Cuyamaca and Eastern road and will
arrive on the 11th inst. Eighteen thou
sand tons in all have been ordered.
Senator Stanford's cooperation has
been asked by the members of the San
Francisco Wine Dealers Association to
aid in the securing of reasonable reduc-
ton of freight rates on bottled wine
shipped to Eastern points. He has
promised to give the matter his earnest
consideration.
Mr.. j. S. Inglis. formerly Coast agent
of the Texas and Pacific road has received
his appointment as General Freight and
Passenger Agent of the Denver, Texas
and Fort Worth Railroad for the Pacific
Coast. His headquarters will be in San
Francisco and he will have authority
over the branch offices in Portland, Ore,
and Los Angeles.