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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
TRANSACTIONS OF MISSING PRESIDENT.

San Francisco Jan. 1.-From suit brought here IL
appears that Charles f. Merle president OF the CALI
fornia Bonemeal Fertilizer Company, and local agent
for Fairbanks Co.. of Chicago, who disappeared last
week. had caused oyer-lssue OF 2jO shaies Of the
Fertilizer Companys stock Frederick Tillman lr
hold, certificates for 10 shares OF this overissue for
which he claims to have advanced $500 to Merle
Tllman has brought suit In the Superior Court to
cover his money from the company. Tho remainder
of the over-ssue has not been accounted for bui ny
share, arc understood be held by President Welch
of th, American Sugar Refinery. A meeting Of the
directors OF the Roncmeal Company was held ycstcr
iay and according the books IL appeared that their
liabilities we're only l.1O0. A. committee OF three
was appointed to Investigate the affairs OF the con-
many One of the officers OF the company gave as
his opinion that Merle had committed suicide to avoid
oxr Itp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
THE STRIKE on THE o.
NO CONCLUSION YET REACHED BETWEEN TIE
ROAD AND THE MEN.

NO CONCLUSION YET REACHED BETWEEN THE
ROAD AND THE MEN.
Chicago, Jan. lin regard 10 rumor that the
strike OF the engineers of the Chicago Burlington and
Quincy Railroad had been settled. the second vice
president Mr. Stone said that yesterdays conference
between the officials Of the road and the Brotherhood
had adjourned till Wednesday which is evidence That
a conclusion had not been reached. The company,
he said would not rccede in the slightest degree from
its present position Not one man OF the new ensl-
necrs fremen, switchmen or brakcmen would De
DISCHARGED to make way for strikers. The company
had no r-will against the striking men and desired
I'm no way to prosecute them but justice must be
done to the men.
as the strike In fair way OF final settlement,
Mr. Stoneln asked /.
You may say that the present committee OF nine
has shown better disposition to treat fairly with us
than any other. They fine body of Intelligent
men,"
The engineers, It is understood, arc preparing a
manifesto which will be given to the press some time
during the week Its contents or the nature OF the
subject treated Is not given out. There are many
good for believing that 1t IS complete resume
Of the late strike and defence OF the engineers ifo
their standpoint.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
A.DEFA Utter ESCAPES IN 4 Trunk.
But THE BAGGAGE.sMAsHER HELPS TO SECURE
his ARREST.


st. Louis, Jan. (spcciaD.-Thcrc Is ono man IN 81.
Louis tonight whose experience with bsggagcsmashcfs
will long be remembered. His name Is
Thomas w. Vines and he Is the dcfaultng timekecper
OF the Adams & westake Manufacturing Company, OF
Chicago Vines had been in the employ of the COM
pany nearly four years and once every week IL was
his duty TO distribute among the employees The en-
vclopes containing their wages. Last week ne re-
cevcd the envelopes, but kept them and then dis
appeared. Two hours later the embczzemcnt was
discovered and the police informed The amount
takcn was nearly $1,000. Every exit from the chy
was watched and Vines became frightened at the pros
pcc of capture. With the assistance of confederate
he decided upon novel scheme. He was piaceu
in a trunk and carted 70 The station and checked 10
this city. Air holes had been bored under the handies
ard the confederate to claim the trunk nero
and release him. Then vines's iro'ibe began inc
baggage sma her smashed him around until ne was
black and blue. lie stood on his head, nc was
kicked, he cufed, he was suggcd he was put
under a big pile of sample trunks and sulioca'ed
The torture became great that he cried out ana
he kept crying out until released. Then he toia
story about trying to beat his way lie ared on INC
train this morning and his case excited so much
sympathy that. subscription was taken up for num-
Then he hung around and made so many efforts
TO e3,t the trunk that the box was searched ana
$4,000 discovered. Vines arrested ana maze
full confession. Tho confederate escaped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
DipHTHERLA EPIDEMIC IN SPRINGFIELD
THIRTY EIGHT CASES IN ONE MoNTH-DE
FECTIyE SEWERAGE THE CAUSE.

THIRTY EIGHT CASES IN ONE MONTH-DE-
FECTIvE SEWERAGE THE CAUSE.
Springfield, Mass, Jan. tSpeciaD-The CITY Is ex-
cited over diphheria epidemic of the most malignant
type which was not made public till to-day. The
otficia. statement of Dr. \. II. Rice chairman OF The
Board of Health, reveals the startling fact that up
to yesterday thirty eight Of dphthera had been
rcported to the Board within a month. The dread
disease Is not confined alone to or two spots In
the city, but Is scattered twenty-five streets In
every ward Of the city one. On almost every
street down town the yellow card of danger can be
seen nailed 10 front doors. The disease has struck
rich and poor alike. Two children Of George j. Barr,
proprietor Of the Hotel Warwick have died OF diph-
thcrla within a week, and Mrs. Barr Is seriously Ill
The indscretion of on ShaIon-st may result
I'm a wider contagion. They swarmed into the
homes of the afflicted and had to DE
driven out py the police. Or that street, which Is
one of the most wrctched in the city, policemen now
guard the doors to keep away the Ignorant women
The Board Of Health is hardly aroused to me DANGER
DR. Rice I'm conversation with The 1rbll.lc cor
respondent today attributed the spread OF The pest
leuce 10 the "unnaturalness of the weather. lie
refuses to be convinced that the danger Hes sl Inc
unclean and garbage piles. Agent klmDa
of the Board of HEATH, however, ACKNOWLEDGES thaH
the sewerage of the Is wrrchcd but his voice
is too feeble to be raised against the Others OF The
board The school Committee held special meet,
ing this afternoon and ordered the school closed III
Monday. Precautions against further spread OF The
disease are being taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
tossFs ny THE OCEAN BEACH FIRE.

Asbury Park. n. j.. Jan. / (sreciaD.-The big fire
at Ocean Beach was got under control about IL
O'Clock last night and the hemen from Asbury Park.
ManasquaIn and ocean Grove went home with their
engines. few minutes before midnight the hames
burst out again from the ruins of Mrs. Clemenss four
Stores now bucket line was formed md The flames
were only subiucd by hard work The loss Is about
goo 600 The safe Of Charles D. iiudnnt, tho real
estate dealer was taken from the ruins OF freehorns
bulIdInc to-day When IT opened It was found
that the books and papers had been rhned by melted
varnish from the woodwork Ja,es 6. trceborn,
owner Of the largest building destroyed places his
loss a. e1o 900 D; william l.. klnmonth's loss on
his two cottages was $4,000. The cottages ana
four little stores owned d, Mrs. Amanda NJ Clemens,
of Bristol, were valued at s3,5OO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
RR1KEMEN JOIN THE Y1RDMEN.
MORE INTERFERENCE WITH TRAFFIC ON THE
LAKE ERIE AND WESTERN AT LIMA, OHIO.

LAKE ERIE AND WESTERN AT LIMA, OHIO.
Cleveland Jan IA dispatch from Lima. ohio.
savs: The yards OF the Lake Erie and Western Rail
road I'm this city blocked with freight trains which
wars, rim I'm after the strike of the yardmen last night,
and today the freight brakemcn decided to back mp
the yarlmen and have all refused 10 work. notwiih-
standing the fact that their wages were raised to-day
The total number of men Is about seventy Ave. AMI
they are headed by John Mccarthy. the Sarlmasler
who was discharged, IT is alleged. for refusing 10 -
ia indianapolis during the recent strike In that cly'
The strikers threatened this morning to stop No
eastbound passenger train this afternoon but owing
ia their wholesome fc@ Of Uncle they concluded
not TO interfere with the transmission of the United
states mail and the-tran allowed 10 pass all
right The strikers viii not allow trains to be made
ND here nor will they permit through trains TO change
engines at the main shops. Tho sidngs at the small
stations and west of the city are hlcd vita CARS
awaiting the outcome of the strike. The general man
ager and other officials Of the company ar eALre'ei
here to- night to attempt some Kind OF a settlement
There has been no Violence thus fn. This anetnoon
brakeman named. Blair was pre- pairing To tzkc 80 -
out when The strikers threatened ~ Sss Alt hin Anu
he left TIE uaia-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02

Young Frank Raymond. who lives at the Coleman
House appeared the NevYok Hospital early yes
tcrday morning with ugly cut across his forehead
He said that he had been struck with cane and
that he wished TO have the wound attended TO. TWO
richly dressed young women were with him.
An hour later Andrew lie Lusar, the broadway
halter. appeared at the hospital in battered con-
dtion Prominent political friends were with him.
rbo first thing the Cuban asked Has Raymond
been here N He would not explain his anxiety to
know. Is Lugar had bruises all over MS iacc ana
forehead Bits OF broken glass were embedded In
his skin as If he had been struck with bottle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
NEW-HAVEy A REPUBLICAN TOWN.

New-Haven, Conn. Jan 1 (speciaD1tor tho hist
time In ten years, New Haven mas hepuDhcah
Mayor, Henry +. Peck having to-day been inaugu-
rated with approprate ceremony. In few days
Professor W. X Townsend an instructor In Yale
Law School and one of the most popular young Rc
publIcans I'm Connecticut, will be elected Corporation
romscl A Republican sheriff assumed once To-Day,
and one week hence Il Republican Board OF Seleotnen
and a Republican Town Agent Will take ONCE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
THE DIVIDEND PAID IN FULL.

Montreal, Jan 1.-Much TO the surprise OF the Mon
treal Telegraph officials, the regular quarterly divi
dcnd at the full rate of per cent received yes
tcrlav from the Great Northwestern Telegraph Com
pany although the latter still had thirty days grace
I'm which to pay and had declared II to be their In
tention not TO pay than per cent. The reason
alleged for anticipating payment of the full amount
stipulated in the leas" Is that In the action Tor ~
duction of rent now Instituted tle leasing company
desired to stand before the court free from all compl
cations OF delay constructive default. The pay
ment made under nOtaIial prOtest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
TIE PARADE THROUGH THE CAPITAL
MIXED ELEMENTS IN THE PROCESSION THAT
CLIMBED THE HILL AT ALBANY
.uAfNNn OIL IN,ER,s EI0RAL SLIP.


CLIMBED THE HILL AT ALBANY
JIMMY" DIVERS FLORAL SHIP
Albany, Jan. (Speciar-The year ls"s ana
certain White House at Washington far away ius
from appearances In Albany today they were ua'ny
I'm David b. HIPS thought when h. suggested pon-
Gus parade and elaborate ceremonies on the day no
should be inauguraed q second time a OoVeri"''
Minute particulars of tho "ova''on' 10 mr. nin az
speeding over he telegraph wires tonight I" the news
papers of the United ites AMI advertisement
the analr has brrn a success Ms hiil, - can
didate for the Democratic nomination for PRESIDENT GA
not forget however, that the liquordealers by thee
contribution Of half million dollar, to his campaign
fund made his election certainty. In nessas'
submitted to the Legislature after his inauguration h'
said
IL should be borne !n mini that so long as " y fhr
policy OF the state 10 regulate the sale OF la,oAca.s
drinks by excise laws the rates fixed should be rcAso-
able Ia amount
This Is a distinct pledge to the lQuordealeo uas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
DISASTER TO THE STE1MBOAT N4TCHEZ
ONE OF THE FINEST STEAMERS on THE MIS-
fISSIPPI RIVER SINKS.

ONE OF THE FINEST STEAMERS on THE MIS-
SISsIPPI RIVER SINKS
New-Orleans, La, Jan. 1.-The steamboat NatchcZ
struck a reef or hidden obstruction near Lake Povi-
dence last night She began filling fast and was beachcd
in shallow water on the opposite side of the river.
She is reported lying straight with her bow in six fee
and stern in nine feet of water. She cost about
900 900, but at the iimc OF sinking was valued at
81 5000: insured in Louisville, Cincinnati, ST. Panl
and Rlcnhcim. Germany for 10000 Thomas p.
Ieahers owned the Nanchcz. and he Will be the
only loser by the disaster, the underwriters can
di ,mane the steam " and get all their money back
Captain Lcathcrs thinks that the OUTFIT OF the
Natchez was the most complete Of any river steamer
anoat She had thirteen engines on board, was fur
nished with electric light and magnificent pumping
apparatus and her staging and other labor-savng
devices were all worked by steam. AS commander,
CAPTAIN Lcathcrs has a remarkable recofd-hc has
been stcamb0atng the Mississippi River during The
past ffty-two years, except during the war; and says
that no passenger injured or lost his lie by
a casually on any steamer under his command
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
MExIco ALApMEp OVER TINE HOAX.

City of Mexico, Jan. l, via Galvcston.-Ihe 1ase
report originating in Chihuahua of clerical uprising
in this city caused tremendous excitement here The
government is making every pos blc effort to dis
cover the author of thc hoax who will be punished
IL caught. 1t is believed that the hoax was the
work of a clique of men who had been expelled rom
the city as suspicious characters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02

Portsmouth, y. H., Jan IA "ieoh'Ns .ic" nom l.l
-, ,d the Dar IIarbor steamer Silver Star
..,,a,. wae sunk ON Christmas morning, and sho no"
,,es s KIttery Point The top of her pilot house ana
her smokcsack are gone. Her bottom IS Daaiy S.o..
and her propeller As broken and shows plainly tnas as
She ran on a ledge instead OF sunhc" "ieoA d. ""~
supposed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
DETERMINED TO GUST MR. RUSSELL.

,dcbmond Va. Jan. l (special).-o' H. RUSSELL
Collector of this port. removed To-Day ana D. f.
Meredith the second clerk In the once tooh chase
A few weeks ago the President sen. INC na'no VI
w ,,os,ev IA the United States Senate sue
cossor IN Russell but he was not confirmed Now
comes the order from Secretary Farchlld 10 Meru'h
,o take charge of the Office which ne uid 10 ugaai ai
RusscTs term of four years does not eApo ui'h '''
RIA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
rAT.I rIRFIN HOTEL,

81. Louis, Jan l-nerwcen and o'clock this
morning a Are broke out In zclcl's Hotel Ncs 10 and
72l North slxth.sf some twenty live or thirty people
were In the place. and scene of great excitement en-
sued during which three women Jumped from hind
story window. These were Mary Wesland, who oo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
A WELCOME FROM AN ENGLISH PAPER.

London Jan. ." The Daily Telegraph in a lead
ing article the subject of Ministers to Englan''
says: "We have always cOntrivcd 10 make them more
English than they before they came TO England
. Should Mr. Blaine come TO London as United
States Minister, Englishmen would take It as great
complinient But whoever ~" hna 100" "' "
ceraln 10 bo q sf9Id HcIt.-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
ross or AN AMERICAN BRIG.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The Department OF state has
received telegram from the United states consul at
81 Johns y. T.. stating that The American brig
Atal,va Drown master from Rouen to Philadelphia,
f. a total loss at Renews. The captain is the only
irl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
OF wreckage belonging the vessel have been washed
ashore at Fishguaid, Wales.
THE LEAGUE AND THE IRISH CAUSE

The LF.AGUE AND THE IKIoII IAUcE
Dublin, Jan. 1.-At league meeting In tits city
to-day, Mr. Donal sullivan, NJ. T. for South West
meath congratulated the Leagicrs on the fact that
the year closed with unabaed confidence In the cause
The Irish people, he said, had received New Years
gift In the atrocous sentence of Mr. Harrington The
magistrate passing tho sentence might rely on en-
joyng for many years the reputation of being the
meanest and basest tool employed by the Balfour
Government
John Joseph Clancy, NJ. =. for North Dublin
County referring the recent order of the Land Com
mission regarding an average reduction In judicial rents
denounced most outrageous scandal cOnncc'ed
with the administration of the Land Act, forcing
tenants to buy holdings at rackrenis under the Ash
bourne Act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02

THE POPE'S ADDRESS TO THE IRISH PEOPLE
Dublin, Jan. 1-Archbshop Walsh read from the
pulpit today message from the Pope to The Irish
people 1, which His Holiness said: We have always
held IN special affection the Catholics of Ireland who
have )een long sorely tried by many Affections, and
have ever cherished them with love which is more
intense because Of their marvellous fortdc and their
hereditary attachment to their religion. In the
counses we have given from time to time and in our
recent decree moved not only by the con-
siderstion of what is conormable to the truth, but
also by the desire TO advance your interests Our
affection for you does not suffer us TO allow the
cause for which Ireland is struggling To be weakened
by the introduction of anything which could iairiy 6c
brOu yh in reprOach against it, in order to specially
manifest our affection send you number of gifts
which arc specially blessed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
PROFESSOR BROOKS SECURES A VIEW.

Geneva " ", Jan. 1.-Profcssor Brooks director
Of the Smith Observatory, secured an observation of
the first contact of the eclipse of the sun this after
roon inst before sunset The disc of the sun was
quite conspicuous and Dotched as It sank below
the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
ANOTHER IRISH MEMBER SENTENCED.

Dublin Jan. John Fnucanc. Nationalist NJ p
for East Limerick who charged with melting
tenants to adopt policy Of intimidation, was found
guilty today and sentenced to four months mpris
Onment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
sryr1yr1 WILKES SOLD FOR s25,ooo.

Chicago, Jan IA dispatch from Lexington. NV"
saws: sentinel Wilkes bay stallion. six years old,
vas sold last night by W. II. Crawford this county.
ia ~ & France owner Of Red wilkes, also OF this
county. for so5 900. He IS by George Wilkes, dam
In. sclltl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02

COMPLETION or THE TULANE A"NUhhNI'
Princeton " j., Jan. 1.--The granite monument ana
statue Of Prlnceton's latc millionaire and ph'lan-
,bropst paul Tulane has just been erected at this
town by the four heirs az cost OF several THOUSAND
dollars II was completed Ia day. and 1t IS by fai
the largest and most expensive piece Oh mohuHleh'ai
work IN the Old MIthcrspOOn CencicIy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
Mayors Omce,
Chicago Jan. !, 1889.
George W. Hubbard, Superintendent Of Police


George w Hubbard Superintendent Of Police
Dear Sir: After reading the report OF Maetcr'in-
Chancery wndes in relation to the holding oi public meet
ina instructed the Corporation Counsel to convey to the
court the Idea that II the believes under the evil
dence the Arbeer Bund has legal and lawful right 10
hold public meetings. wish the court 80 to declare
and II the Of the have been exercising un
usual authority they should be advised or they do
not intend TO illegally deprive person OF his
rights upon a technicaly We do not propose under
any circumstances deprive class Of citizens OF the
Constitutional rights the Police Department must
necessarily be governed by experience 1t IS duty
to inquire, If you believe is about 10 commit a
murder or a burglary other criminal offence and 10 take
steps prevent such act As the public Is not In pos
session Of the information that the Police Department
has II is impossible for the community TO
determine what the real intention Of the Anarchist
organizations may be. The good order Of the city and
life and property in your hands We do not desire
10 again experience difficulties like those have had
in the past We-nust not offer announcement 10 such
meetings and proceedings the supreme Court of
this State has led up to the HayTarkct riot and
unfortunate consequences and II is 10 be hoped that the
courts will draw the line In definite way, that we
may have Instructions and. II have not sufficient
authorfy under existing laws. the responsibility must
rest with others and net with All departments Of
the city government snOuld strictly in conformity
with the laws a. laid down by the courts.
JOHN A. ROCHE, Mayor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02

MR. GLADSTONE AND THE ROMAN QUESTION.
London Jan. I.-Mr. Gladstone teegraDhs from
Naples as follows "The Tablets version Of my
letter to the Marquis De Riso touching the position Of
the Pope Is untrustworthy. The statement that
recommend international arbitration upon the Roman
question Is incorrect under the present circums
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02

sides being badly burned about the head and BODY had
arm broken and inhaled flames. She died al me
hospital Mary Dawson, age thirty, had an arm
broken In two places and received scalp WOUNDS.
Lizzie Durham ago ihiriy-two, a widow with three
children, also received scalp wounds and had an arm
broken The fire trivial affair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
THE COUNTESS KARoLYI ROBBED

London, Jan. 1.-Burglsrs last night entered a
aouse AZ Bournemouth at which Count Ksrolyi, the
austrian Ambassador, and his wife were staying
" The Countess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02

npvrBaI ROBERT MALLIsTEa SERIOUSLY ILL.
Rolvidere n j., Jan. 1.-Gcneral Robert McAiis'eI'
~ the 11th New-Jersey Regiment. Is Blhs seriously i
at his country home near this io""' io ""' ''0'' "
ssnIng health for several months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
THE STEAMER wARMoru SUNK nY THE SARAH.

THE STEAMET
ST Louis Jan. 1-InformaOn comes ron New
Orleans that collision last night on Peal River,
noar pca,lincton Miss. between the steamers Sarah
and H. e. Warmoth, resulted in the sinking of the
latter and the drowning Of Mrs. Sarah Gabriel,
passenger The Sarah coming downstream
heavily laden with lumber and the Warmoth was
going up The wamoth struck on the port
side and her steam pipes exploded By the collision.
The bOat sunk In a lew minutes a total loss There
was some mistake In the signals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
PLAYING BASEBALL IN AUSTRALIA.

Melbourne Jan. I.-The game of baseball today
between the All America and Chicago teams was won
by the latter. scorc-All America, s. Chicago, o..
The teams will sail on January Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
MAYOR ROCHE AND THE ANARCHISTS.
HE CALLS on THE COURT FOR MORE DEFINITE
INFORMATION REGARDING THE RIGHTS
OF TIE "REDS"

Chicago Jan 1.-The New Year was opened Tin
Chicago by Mayor Roche graphing promptly with the
latest phase OF the Anarchist probem' Inc ne"
DEVELOPMENT was the decision by Master In Chancely
yindes the last day of the old year that the Anarchists
under the name Of the ArbeIter Bnni had right to
hold their meetings, but declining TO recommend an
Injunction restraining the police from interfering
with tho gatherings though suggesting that one might
not Improperly be granted by higher authority The
next move in the premises IT was generally expected
woud be an elaborate decision by Judge Tuey on the
rc,ort OF Master Wlndcs. Mayor Roche to-day took
time by the forclock by making the masters report
ext for letter OF instructions to the Police De
partment, as follows: