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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
A Big Scheme.
A Baltimore dispatch dated q. saws.

a Baltimore dispatch dated q, says:
The formation OF two Syndicates inyo'y-
ing over 81 600 600 10 capital, one to build
a railroad aud the other to constitute
great coal and coke company in West Vir-
ginia, has just been completed and ex Sem
ator Camden. OF West Virginia, one OF the
principal prof sctors. tonight gave out the
plans. He has been conducting the nego-
tiation in the city for the past two weeks.
The rail road is to extend along the banks
of the Monongahela river from Fairmont
to Clarksbulg, q distance OF thirty five
miles. Senator Camden has been able 10
make very satisfactory terms with the pres
ent management OF The Is q o. Il. II Co.
in the matter of traffic arra genenis. and
was very much encouraged by President
Mayer and his coil, agues OF the Board OF
Directors when he made known ila t'lAis
The new railroad Will. ~ be sysi EN- of
rair, iS low operate anC II rolled Gy
Senate amdpn, be auie tb rsach every
Oni of inpoi tance III that part of " est
Eirg mia With the rairt ad COMP ini
which is snowi as The MoDougaiitla River
railroad. he has formed tLeUpper Monou-
gahei. Co j and Coke Company. Thu rop-
erty il clu les COCO res of coal arsa. a.
long which nine foot vein OF The ceebra-
ted PittstGIg c. H and gas coal crops ont
along tn1 SufIAc+ ana entirely ABOVE the
wafer level. |; follows the line of Il e
railroad and is N fertile and tbIcky 81 t
tied part of the State. The surface OF which
Is et limestone !ormatIon. famous for its
blue grass fields. The region is contiu-
ua,ion of the Ptttsburg coal deposit at its
| widest part and constitutes the great coke
seam Of the United States, but in this PAT
| of West Virginia attains its hest develop.
ment. The rev railroad will connect the
Parkersberg AMI Wheeling branches of the
| b. 81 o., and enable the coke and coal to
| fad markets at CINCINNATI. Indianapolis,
| St Louis and he points west of 81. Louis
in he southwest. ard Chicago and The lakes
| in he northwest along the line Of the r ad.
The co II and coke company will bui,d 500
coke ovens. All the money, s., COO eco,
has been raised Il has been bondt d for
| $50 900 mile The bonds will pay five pei
cent. and are for thirty years. They have
| all been sold. The road will eventually he
/ extended to the Elk River. The coal feds
opened up by this enterprise will be almost
as large as the combined region of Con-
nellsYijIe and Pittshurg
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
x.1as, re.iesi Itching Piles.

SYMPTOMS intense itching
and singing: most al night: worse by
scratching. If allowed 10 continue tumors
form. which often bleed and uicerate. De
coming very sore. Swayne's Ointment
stops the itching and bleeding. heals ulcer
alton. and in most cases removes me
tumors. At druggists or by mail, Ior on
cents. DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia
IuiY12-lY
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
Syrup Of Figs.

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system when
Bilious or Costive to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers: to cure Habitual Con-
stipat:on, Indigestion. Piles. &c. Manu-
featured only by the California Fig Syrup
Company, San Francisco, Cal. For sale
by w. Nj. Allen g. Bro, Staunton Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

A dispatch from Harrsonburg says the
"Wbite-Caps "have appeared in that local
ity, and signalized their arrival by threat
ening notices to two colored men. that they
must reform their ways. or suffer the con-
sequences.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
The State Debt


p The Washington Correspondent of the
Alexandra Gazette, under the date of Jan.
50, Says:
Representative Yost, of Virginia. being
asked 10 day what he thought Of the late
revival OF the subject of the settlement OF
th. public debt of his state, said he knew
that movement was on foot, not by tile
foreign creditors nor their agents. but by
distinguished VII glHians, to effect a set
llement OF the debt. Mr.. I ost said if the
& bject could be removed from politics and
submitted To the people. he believed they
would agree TO allow the creditors nQre
satisfactory terms thai those contained IN
Tue Riddiebergtr bill, provided The interest
of the s ale institutions were protected,
.ni the rate of taxation not Increased He
SAID the revenue III the : ale would be so
much increased by the Increased value OF
!,er property, thai lie did not believe sbe
.4id be ~ All strained 10 pay &c interest
So a larger sum THAN that OF lhf RIDDLE
.tgsr bil!. Mr. I ost said the raist III Tie
value OF The real estate Ii! all the mineral
regions of Virginia had been great, and
mentioned as III Instance mat ne had seen
il stated that the estimated value Of prop
erty in Roanoke was ten million. He sad
fhera was real boom in Ills district. and
that from u hat he heard he would not Be
surpIised to see Buchanan, in DotetourI
county, soon following il the way OF hoa
noke. Mr.. Yo5t said he believed The pro-
uIe of his State were sick and tired OF the
trouhle and annoyance and discIedit atten-
ding the existing condition OF their State 5
debt, and eesides. we're outraged ny laws
relating TO that debt. by which rich men
and liquor dealers are aiio We'd TO pay their
taxes In deprecated currency, while poor
men are forced 10 pay theirs III good moh-
ey.
A man Of affairs, but. though always
heretofore voting the democratic ticker,
not professional politician, from Virgln-
ia here to-day, being told subsequently
what Mr los5 had said. replied tiiat be
was not at all surprised 10 hear it, nor would
he be if the Virginia republicans in their
next State campaign would declare ior a
settlement of Che debt on the moderate
terms last offered 10y the creditors. lie
said all the negroes would support the h5-
publican pl ,tfornl. no matter whether 1t
favored the payment or the reputation OF
the entire debt. aud that party ties are so
loose on Virginia democrats now, ana SO
many of them are ia favor of the perina-
nenl settlement of the debt, that he De-
lieyed enough of them would vote the re-
publican ticket. il the repupilcais siioulu
make the declaration referred TOTO secure
its election. And should tina republican
platform con ain a declaration for the SET
Element of the debt on terms acceptable 10
the creditors, what an awkward position,
said he. would the democrats be placed III.
and how could they oppose 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
The Babis Cry for It.

And the old folks langh when tney fine
that the pleasant California liquid fruit
temedy, Syrup of Figs, is more easily TAX
an and more beneficial In its. action thar
bitter. nauseous medicines. 1t strengthen:
the Liver. Kidneys, Stomach. and Bowels
while 1t arouses them to a healthy active
state.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
Eczema, Etef.y, Seaiy, Ska, ToraureS

TIE simple application of 'Swayne's
Ointment without any internal medi-
cine, will cure any case Of letter, Salt
Rheum, Riugworm, Piles, Itch. Sores.
pimples, Eczema, all Scaly. Itchy Skin
Eruptions. 10 matter how obstinate or
long standing. 1t is potent, effective, and
costs Int trif1e.
I,1l,.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

If YOU break china plate d. not throw
it away, but store it in the attic. 1t may
prove valuable to your grandchildren wac
collect old china some day in the coming
century.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

1t is useless to try to cultivate orchids
in the bick yards OF city hols,. Morn i.
ing giories are the only bowers that sea m
to stand the climate and cats OF the city
back wards,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

chow long does this train stop for re
freshments 20 asked traveller as be enter
ed d railroad restaurant in Georgia. II
depends Oh how hungry &c conductah am,
said the waiter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

If you suspect the icemaD of stealing
your wine put champagne bottle full of
vitrol on the ice. II there is a Sudden
death In your iceman's family you may
know that your suspicious were well
cd
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
SOUTHWARK. 4o9s 44l* 44s%
pass'g'r. Mixed Mixed.
CONNECTIONS.

Train 40 connects at Harper's Ferry with
Fast Limited Express trains, leaving at .2S y.
fn arriving in Cincinnati at 7.45 a. M; ct. Louis
at i. 80 D. m, Chicago at 40 p. IN.
With train leaving at 10. 40 p M, arriving IN
Pittsburgh al $50 M, and Chicago az o.4oe 10
Also with train leaving at Ii 80 p IN. arriving
in Cincinnati at 80 p. M; st. Lonis ut a. ~
Connects at WeverCon with train arriving at
Haeers,oyn at s. so p. m, and at Washington
function with train arriving in Frederick at
800 p. IA.
B. d Q. Palace Sleeping cars run through to
Pittsburgh. Cincinnati, st. Louis and Chicago.
All fast express trains run through to above
points Without change of cars.
For rates, tickets, baggage cheeks, Apply 70
sny Office of the d o. X. R., or 10 G. +. DUD-
Row Travelling Passenger Agt. stanton, Va.
W. ID. GLEN ENTS.
CHAS O. SCULL, GEM Manager.
Gen. Pass. Agt. maylo
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14


We st of Huntington trains Jun by Central
time. Main Line trains east of Huntington
| run 10y Eastern tiIle which Is one hour faster
! than Central time.
No. 4, daily from Louisville, Cincinnati and
Lexington to Washington and the East and to
Richmond. Solid train and Pulimsn's finest
Buffet sleeping cars.
No 9, daily except Sunday. The Saturday
train runs only as far as Clifton Forge. Daily
except sunday between Clifton Fo,ge and Old
Point.
No. 8. daily except Sunday to Washington
Leave Washington daily. Pullman Earlor
Cars New York to Washington. New Pullman
Buffet Sleeping cars Washington and Ricn-
mond TO Lnugville and Cincinnati.
80 l, daily except Sunday. Pullman Sleeping
cars without change, Clifton Forge and White
Sulphur to Lexington.
Nos. and 9. Daily between CIInon Forge
and Ashland.
Old Dominion steamers leave Norfolk Mon
day, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sat
nrday. arrival train $50 p. m. =; arrive In
| New York next afternoon.
| For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks apply to
any office of G. q o. R'y; or Depot Or Ticket Of
fee of connecting lines. H.W.FULLhE
]. T. ODELL, Gen'i Pass agent
Gen1 Manager. noyl5
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

When you go away fram yOnr house.
and leave it empty it will be just as W i,
to take yoor PLUMBING AMI sanitary Al
engagements with you or place them in q
safe deposite vault. Pipe thieves are vsrg
numerous 10 large citias.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

Several barrels of choice AlbeInarlc pppins
were shipped to England last4week for the royal
family.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

Be kind to the cat. Remember that cats
die more frequently from care tina from
harsh treatment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

Do not leave your coal hole open after
dark unless there is some particular indi-
yidual you want to catch.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
DIR THATCHER'S
HAGHETIc IHSOLES !
THE WONDER OF THE
NINETEENTH CENTURY.

These InsoIes keep the feet and limbs warm
They nsulate and protect the body from the
damp, cold earth, They cure chilblains and
hot feet, keep the blood circulating and cures
Rheumatism and Cramps in The feet and lin s.
They remove all aches, pains and tired feel
ngs, and worn iii the hose at night produce
sound refreshing sleep. and give warmth. &C.
tion and life 10 the whole system. These In
soles or foot batteries are worth their weight
in gold. Tested bv thousands and ON :
nended by emipent Divines, Judges, Lawyers,
and every one, who has worn them.
and convince yourself, In ordering alwa. :
send size OF shoe worn. Every delicate lady
shonld wear pair. Address all orders by reg.
istered mail to
.BGEzS =. DAILY.
Gen'l State Agent,
Gillisonvllle, Hampton Co., S. e.
decIS3m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

INSURE IN THE.
PREF ERRED MUTUAL ACCIDENT ASSN
of New York.
The Most Conservative and Strongest Musa.sI Acef-
dent association IN the World.
$4,000 Death by Accident.
5000 Loss of Hands or Feet.
5000 Loss Of Hand and Foot.
$500 Loss Of Hand or Foot.
2,50o Loss of both Eyes.
1850 Permanent Total Disability.
$50 Loss of One Eye.
25 Per Week, Temporary Total Disa-
bility.
Costs In this ssnciatton
ONE DOLLAR PER EsONTH.
Membership Fee. 90. No annual dues are
required. Insures preferred risks only, such as
Bankers, Merchants, Statesmen, Commercial
Travellers, Manufacturers (not workingl, and
kindred occupations, and Professional men
generally.
WIN. j. PERRY, Agent,
au9i StauntoI. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

THE TIMES is the most extensively circu-
lated anu widely read newspaper publfs he'd
in Pennsylvania. It's discussion of public
men and public measures is IN the interest
OF public integrity, honest government and
prosperous industry, and 1t knows no party
or personal allegiance in treating public
issues. In the broadcast and best sense u
family and general newspaper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

THE NEWS OF THE WORLD-THE TIMES
has all fine facilities OF advanced journalism
for gathering news from all quarters of the
Globe In add non to that of The Associale ed
Press, now covering the whole world in its
scope, making 1t the perfection of q news
paper, with every hing carefully edited TO
occupy the smallest space.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08
HORACE G. UsNER GUILTY.
The Jury Reach That Conclusion After
Twenty Hours DeliberatIun.

twenty Hours Deliberatlon.
The jury in the Horace g. Usner false
pretense ease, after deliberation OF twenty
hours, this morning rendered verdict of
guilty, with recommendation to mercy.
The defense in the Charles l.. Bird ct al.
conspiracy case was opened on Friday
afternoon. 1t was that in the summer of
1888, William Heberlng, one of the de-
PENDANTS, purchased from Henry Redcav
at Adamstown, several eases of leaf to
bacco. The firms note was given in paw
ment for the tobacco. At the time this note
WAS given Richard Heherling was an on
dorser for the firm, and TO secure himself
asked for and was given judgment note.
When the defendants became financially
embarrassed Heberling asked the firm for
bill OF sale TO take the place of the mdg-
ment, and II was given to him
with the understanding that he AS
=suple 5000 additional debt owed
by the firm and pay John J. Stoncr, one of
the employees of defendant, 500 they owed
him. This was agreed to and the bill of
sale was given before the note of Redcay
became due.
The defendants claimed that there was no
intention TO defraud Redcay and that his
bill remained unpaid because of the firms
financial difficulties The case will lee
given to the jury this afternoon.
A rule for a new trial in the Usner case
was granted
ID. p. Locher, convicted of the Baker rob
berry, was sentenced 10 the Reformatorv
school, at Huntingdon.
George b. Ammon, convicted of assault,
was sentenced TO undergo an iInprison
ment of three months.
Fred. Auxer, who failed TO appear as A
witness, was fined - and costs for con
tempt.
VIM. Franklin and Abram Hess con-
sicted OF stealing turkey, We're sentenced
10 An imprisonment Of four months.
Charles Lee was charged by Samuel
I1liotson and Henry Smith with having
Threatened TO kill them. The court directed
Lee to enter into his recognizance to keen
the peace and that the costs be divided
between the prosecutors ana defendant
The exceptions to the report of vi i,wers
as TO alley & and Hazel street, Mannheim
borough, were sustained and the report set
aside.
A petition WAS presented by member
OF the Moravian church for permission 10
sell the graveyard ON North Prince street.
At the same time there was a remonstranc ce
hied against the sale OF that property. The
court will appoint an auditor TO report 10
the court the facts in the case and the law
governing il.
\ rule ~ show cause why the proceed $
. ths aherifi's sale Of Jacob II. Norbeck' !
f.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08
IOlAL CMlPS.

The strawberry festival of 81. Stephens
church opened this afternoon at tho old
Astrich building.
Mrs. II. s. Shreiner, one of whose eyes
was taken out on account of its separating,
had AN artificial eye put in yesterday.
The final examination of the senior and
Junior classes at the Normal school begins
June 18th.
Tho Normal school responded literally
10 the call for: contributions 10 the flood
sufferers.
George CreslDger, aged 20 years, was
the only inmate of the station house last
night. He claimed to come from Johns
town, and said he was on the road TO New
York. The mayor questioned him closely
and concluded he lied but let him go.
General Cameron is improving, but IL not
able TO be out vet.
David Smiler, son of John G.. Smiler,
merchant of Maytown, has gone on n
pleasure trip to Central America.
Geo. II. Thomas Post wants tth of July
celebration. II voted $50 TO the Johnstown
fund
The school directors selected the follow
ing teachers for the school in Maytown:
The primary, Miss shutter; No 2, Miss
Seager. No. 3, Miss kurta, No. 4, Mr..
Tucky, with Mr.. De Huff as assistant.
A new postonice has becn established in
Manor townshipto be called Window, af,er
the secretary of the treasury. II will be
supplied by the Millersville car line This
is the one hundroth postoflce In Lancas-
ter county, which has more than any other
county in the United States aud many
more than some whole states.
Rev. Tomas Barker, formerly pastor of
st. Johns Episcopal church, and now n
resident Of Scranton, is in town.
This morning workmen began tearing
down the old Central market houses
The beautiful mass by Father Ganss, of
Milton, which was sung at 81. Mary's
church on Christmas viii be repeated
there tomorrow morning at the 1850 ser
vice by an augmented choir.
Next Monday will bo a holiday in Ian
caster, as II has been for many years. Tho
shops. cotton mills, etc, viii be closed and
business to great extent will be suspend
cd. The leading attraction of the day will
be tho game of ball at McGrann's park, be-
tween the Lancaster and Harrisburg clubs.
There viii bo picnic at knaprs villa.
The confirmation of n class OF thirteen
persons took place at Grace Lutheran
church last evening in connection with
the usual service of preparatory for the
holy communion of Whit Sunday.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08

Yesterday afternoon the Mile Titicn con
cert company was returning To ParkcS-
burg from oxford, where they had been
attending the fair in twu-horse wagon.
ON the way the strap of the yoke broke,
and the horses frightened and began run
ming. Prot Ira kendig held to the rcins
for time, but hnallv was thrown from the
wagon, which passed over him, bruising
him very badly. Mnc Titien was also
thrown and was dragged some distance by
her dress, which tore, liberating her she
was also severely bruised. The horses were
afterwards caught before much damage had
been done.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08
Gen. Armcs' I'unishmcnt. Z.

WAsHrNGroN, June Sin the case Of
Capt Geo. :. Armeg, L. $. A.. retired,
sentenced by the general court martial to
be dismissed from the service, the presi-
dent has commuted the sentence, in con
sideration of the good service which this
officer has rendered, and of some mitgat-
ing circumstances connected with the
offences of " hch he was found guilty-to
confinement within such limits as the sec
retary of war may prescribe, aud to de.
priyation of right to wear the uniform and
insignia of his rank in the army for n
period of years,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08

The trials of sophomore test were ended
on Friday afternoon. In celebration of her
victory, ~, with her thirty-two victorious
men, congrcgatcd at the Hote! Lancaster.
They had clam soup, deviled crabs, lob
ster salad, fried oysters, beef tongue, ham,
rclishes vegetables, fruit, cream and coffee.
Toasts were responded 10 by w. II. Keller,
"Class of ~ !" W. A. Reinmhl "The
Faculty. Test T.. S. Hay; "Thc
Freshman" A.. II, Nauman; "The Ladies'"
II. y. l'asslcr; "Tho Committee" II. j.
Peters. Tho grand dHnic was u seronade
rendered the faculty at early Eorn.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08

property on the execution issued by his
wife should not be paid into. court was
denied.
The jury in the Charles T. Bird, ct al,
conspiracy case, rendered verdict of guilty
with recommendation to mercy. A mo-
tios was made for a new trial.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08

IDRoCTORS OPERA HOTSE. COZ. GRO
NcTs l, :. Brady WAR VIEWS OF THE
day and saturday evenings, June l2, il, Is IS,G
Tor the benefit OF the Western VI. T.. Church OF
ihlS Guy. Grand MATINEE saturday afternoon
Rt - clock for Ladies Hud Children
General admission, % cents; Reserved Seats,
10 cents extra.
AdmiNsion to Matinee: Adults, l6ccnts: Chil.
dCcn, 10 cents
:, oPcr, House Box open Thursday morning for
Reserved Seats. lids
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08

Isaiah Stehman and Albert Kaufman.
charged with forcibls entry, waived hear
ing before Alderman Halhach this after
noon and gave bail for trial
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08
4 woMAN,s HEAD Is ALWAYS IN

- 4 WoMAN'S HEAD IL ALWAYS IN
~ nuenccd by her heart, hut a Nuns
h"art Is always influenced by his head" We
don agree with the writer. but do know that
very few women, who have seen our New
Painted Table Covers, have been ahle To resist
buying one. We have them from Il up in
Linen, Bolting Shccting aud Goblin. New
Drawn Work Covers FOR SidCbuards Bureaus
ana WaShstauds. Come see our Fans and Nov
elites.
MRS. +. NJ, WOODWARD
~, East King street
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08
Nos. 35 and 81 East King Street, Lancast
Dratlts.

HESS In Lancaster township, on the eth Inst,
Samuel Hess, In the Goth year OF his age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from
his late residence on the Millcrsvillo turnpike
ono mile from Lancaster. on Monday afternoon
AT l:30 o'clock, and nj 2 o'clock at the Mennonite
Meeting House. fntermcnt at Miliersyilc q
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08

7 LUNCH CHICKEN CORN SOup WILL
4 be served this evening nt the North Pole
Hotel, North Queen street,
ltdH 4. HUFFMAN, Proprietor.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08

SAUER KRAUT FOR LUNCH THIS SAT
y urday1 evening, at Excelsior Hall hotel.
Reikersand Kohlcrs Beers always fresh ON tap.
ltt CIIAS NOGT Prop.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-08

Quicken CORN SOUP FOR LUNCH THIS
I this evening and IIelh's, Sprcngcrs and
RickersBccr on tap nj the schiller House.
WM. SPANGIER
It'd Proprietor,