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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-10
Street Cars Run by Natural Gas.

Street Cars Run by Natural Gas.
The cars are Of the ordinary size. but
are constructed entirely of natural gas
pipes ranging in size from six inches
down. These hollow tubes are neatly
carved, so that to the average OBJ
server the fact that they are built of
such material is not noticeable. These
pipes are heavily charged with gas,
and with the aid of boiler and the
engines at work beneath the floor, it
is said a run of thirty miles can be
made without rehlling the tubes. a
speed can be obtained equal to that of
cars run by the electric method. 1t is
said that one Of the latter cost $4,000
for its construction. while Il gas car
can be made for $1,000. Either arti-
fetal or natural gas can be used as the
propclling power. 1t is further assert
ed by its inventor that to operate it Il
day of twelve hours will cost but
Sill. While the expense of running
an electric car for the same period
will be Sc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-10
Prosphorescent Tubes for Practical
Lighting.

Lighting.
+. The London Electrical Engineer is
authority for the statement that phos-
phorescent tubes are being Introduced
in England for practical lighting in
places where beauty is of more impor-
lance than L very brilliant illumina-
ton. A generator Of special but COM
paratively simple construction is used.
One form of vacuum tube is made of
a spiral of a thin glass tube-the ends
of which are connected to two bulbs
which contain the electrodes This
uses, it is calculated. about one watt
per foot Of tube lighted. The objection
to these tubes is that when brilliantly
phosphoresced. they become heated.
and the glass is apt to melt. The light
is never brilliant enough to replace
ordinary incandescent lamps, though
where q soft moonlight effect is de-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-10
NV Wife and

,svere sickness and doctors Bills. J. H, ToLEf
Las 18th St., San Francisco. Hoods Cures.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18

The funeral of the late William +.
Young occurred from his home, 1922
Seventh avenue, at 10 O'Clock this
morning, Rev. DR.. c. +. Taylor, of
the First Baptist church. officiating,
and the choir rendered several selec-
tions. The funeral was private, the
interment being made in Chippian-
mock. The pail bearers were:
Messrs. Daniel Corken, Arthur Bur
rail-. p. j. Lee, Henry ladders, H.
Seidel and William Rinck.
Hazel Ellen. infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kali, died at
4:05 yesterday afternoon of cholera
infantum, aged 8 months and
weeks. The funeral takes place
from the saddened home, 2719 Sew
enth avenue, at O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18
The Eighteenth street Pavement

Patience has about ceased to be Il
virtue with the property holders ON
Eighteenth street, south of flfth
avenue, because of the delay in com
pIeting the pavement. The con,
tractors. Edwards & Walsh, have had
the street in readiness for the work
for some time. but the National Clay
company is provokingly slow about
delivering the brick. Fifth avenue
will be reached tonight, and 1T is
hoped that the clay company will be
more expeditions about providing
the material for the next two BLOCKS
as the people facing the street are
practically shut off from IL eh'ire
ly. The contractors have not
pushed the brick manufacturers as
they have a right to do under the
contract, and consequently have
been uniustly blamed for what Is
really the fault O the clay company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18
ATHLETIC AFFAIRS.
The Entertainment at the Manhattan
Club Last Evening

Club Last Evening
A tirst-class programme of wrest-
ling and boxing was presented at the
Manhattan club last evening. The
entertainment was presented by
Messrs. Gibson and Burns to large
audience of their tri-city friends who,
were well pleased with the affair
throughout. The irst event was a
catch-as-catch-c wrestling match
between Cuckoo jim Collins, the
eX-champion Splinter of America,
and Jack H. Gibson, champion
Splinter of England The latter
has won two Sheffield handi-
caps and hundreds of large
match races both in England and
America. Collins has also won two
handicaps in England and the cham
pionship of America three years in
succession. Gibson weighs 10
pounds and Collins 100. 1t was a
fine exhibition of wrestling. Collins
winning the last two falls and match
in seven and 10 minutes, respectively.
Gibson showed great strength and
alertness in getting out of danger
Gus positions, but Collins was in
better condition.
Joe Evans and Pat Mccarthy gave
an exhibition of sparring for points.
Honors about even. Next was a
catch-as-catch-can wrestling match
between Harry Woods, of Big Rock,
Iowa, and George Reynolds. They
won fall each. and the match was
declared a draw after very des-
perate struggle. Next Harry Graft
and Charles Gocbec wrestlcd a
match, catch-as-catch-can, Goebec
winning after good match.
Then Farmer Burns wrcstled these
two powerful-looking athletes to-
gether. and while both were pos
sessed of much muscular strength,
the farmer simply toyed with them
when it came to wrestling, winning
two falls from each in "A few min
utes' time amidst great applause.
Event of the Evening
The event of the evening was the
bout in which Denny Hurley. of Chi
cage. challenger OF America at u:
pounds, was to spar four rounds
with George Allen, of st. Louis, fol
points. Allen commenced to slug
from the start, and Hurley retail
lated with such interesting effect
that the referee stopped proceedings
which were hot enough while they
lasted, and bid fare to show some in
teresting developments.
Hurley concluded the evening:
entertainment by giving one of the
finest exhibitions of bag punching
ever seen in Rock Island, outclass
ing Con Doyle or anyone else seen a
the Manhattan club. Every one lief
well satisfied
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18
KNOWLEDGE

| comfort and improvement and
r.r-onal enjoyment when
r The many, who live bet
/. others and enjoy life more, with
| rsrl..ura, by more promptly
fine worlds best products TO
4 of physical being, will attest
to health Of the pure liquid
principles embraced in the
4 syrup of Figs
a.'rnac Is due to its presenting
I'M most acceptable and pleas
/ taste. the refreshing and truly
rraaarties of 4 perfect lax
a.-ufIlv cleansing the system,
M colds. headaches and fevers
,,manaut.v curing constipation.
satisfaction to millions and
I che approval Of the medical
n because it acts on the Kid
ser and Bowels without weak
hem auI it II perfectly free from
r.iarablc substance.
of Figs is for sale by all drug
u.rnl 81 bottles, but it is man
4 hv the California Fig Syrup
/ whose name is printed on every
also the name, Syrup of Figs,
r- wei. informed, you will not
rv substitute if offered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18
River Riplets.

The j. G. Chapman came down
with 16 strings of logs.
The Thistle came down with eight
strings of lumber. and the hit Carson
with 16 strings.
The temperature on the Rock Isl
and bridge at noon was Il: the stage
of water was 1.35.
The Verne Swain brought down an
excursion from Clinton today, and the
crowd is enjoying the Tower.
The Lumberbov, Verne Swain. DO
sephine and Pilot came down, and
the F. c. A. Denkmann. Pilot and
Verne Swain went north.
The government Typographical
surveying corps. which is making a
survey of the Mississippi river from
its mouth to its source. and which
reached Muscatine last summer and
then went south for the winter, has
resumed the survey where it was
left off.
An exchange says that it is re-
ported that the Mississippi river is
SO low that catfish kick up dust
with their tails as they move along
the stream. 1t isn't as bad as that
vet. but the time will soon come
when the steamboat men will cry
whenever they see n COW coming
down to the river to take n drink.
There have been seasons when pack
cts were fitted up with COW catchers
to protect the passengers from I'M
ruly cattle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18
RAILROAD REDUCTION.
4 Railroad Man Expresses Himself Con
corning it.

a Railroad Man Expresses Himself Con-
corning it.
A gentleman who stands high in
railroad employ, speaking of the
railroad reduction on the Rock Isl
and, today said: ''All western roads
are not making as much money as
they should, but if the Rock Island
folks say they will cut down wages
for 80 days and then bring them up
to standard wages they will do it."
But as regards letting out union
switchmen, what do you Think"
well, this the Switchmen's Mu-
tual Aid society is very strong one,
and its members always look for pro-
motion of good man, and fearing
that this will give them too much of
an edge so to speak. they will not
promote them, but will take some
one else instead"
''Do you think the employees will
accept 10 per cent reduction" was
next asked.
No, hardly think they will, I'M
less at the end of 80 days they receive
their old wages"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18

The annual fair of the Davenport
fair and exposition will be held this
year Sept. GA. Numerous attrac-
tions are offered in the way of pre-
miums aggregating $4,000 of which
$4,000 is in speed classes. There are
to be four races each day, one of
which will be running race. Bicy-
Gle races will occur Thursday morn
ing. There are the best of transpor-
tation facilities direct to the grounds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18
Harvest Excursions.

Il Yes, The Rock Island route gives
low rates for three excursions this
fall. August 22d is the first one aud
the rate is low. Ask any ticket
agent of any railroad, or any agent
of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
railway, and you will be informed as
to particulars, and also as to dates of
the second and third excursions in
September and October.
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
General Passenger Agent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18
To Seek an Expression

The different brotherhoods in the
Rock Island roads employ have
appointed representatives to 60 over
the entire system and secure the
ballots of the men on the question of
10 per cent reduction in wages for
80 days. There is man appointed
for each division to secure the en-
preston of the men. The switch
men of this division are disposed to
disapprove of the idea, though no
action has vet been taken as body.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18
An Unfortunate Accident.

Yesterday, Louis Ohge, a young
man employed at the Rock Island
Lumber yard, fell from lum per
pile on which he was working, ana
broke his right wrist. Drs. Barth u
Hollowbush reduced the fracture
and the young man will soon be able
to be about again.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18
QRURY'S TOLL ROAD.
Operations to be Begun When the Stock
is Subscribed.


Is subscribed
The Muscatine Journal of last
evening has the following relative to
the progress of the Drury toll road
construction.
Tho RI I'll, pooa o
oil rooJ -, u" ao.I i'oau Ioln ,tHS -
bavin% Soc,rod mn nL ~, ,.i0 nb
toinnj H. ih 'nu Sl'''' 'G - ,tnu ~ ~
terms Of tho chortor tho roaI mnlt
he commnncnd tbis rnor rbicb
r,oooe tba4 ~. ,,,,,aI, ~. aio.tal-on
oIln '' y" - eii W. ." 90 49, ~
anecioI - Doint thnt in '"l. NM
tine i fbat tha wboIa rood con- ba
constrnctaJ +biS roar - tbo Stocl
o,,,, ia va
Tbc.comn1otion &c tho rool chic
,,ao, ,,oonI trada aaa t,.o,.a1 al ,,.;,,
fe,, and in Tho ' snr; %',.' ,ro,n ON M
w. ,'l,e ~ tilo sP'1mS lioiil o"' M
- lo'S neii Gpoi > hG,I sPIInS 'I"!e
chants have So. ,.,+ io,.ad I'll,
-. -, ~. w. IN
Of the aIyo,S in,noSsoblo condition
of the old ..dur'' raod nj that season
of the wear This foot oIonp sbouId
interest every husinas. nan and citi-
zen Of NIuscatiue The journal no
tices that tbe bridra comnonv hos
walked nm to the innortorce of tbis
matter and has issuad tho folIovipr
call for . mao+iro ~ it, stocl,boIdarc
Friday NIGHT.
MrSC,TI>-r To ,,r &c 1909
To the stoci-boIdnrs7 IS +bo M
cotipa Rridoo oor,oon,.. ,rLaro
| In
| stocI-boIlor $ a,-.-
BRIDGE comnanv nj tho ci,,- bou in
| Nuscotine On Frido,. o,oniro, Arr
ust 1S 1909 to contido, ,mo,oSi
tiop for tbn cor,uan,. =, -
,,orso,s ,,Lo SLaIi ~, 49,
! Dru,.v Toll Pood cH,,,,a,,,. tI,at .Ln,.
viii rccoiro non. Gov. tia;,. s+aaI. ,,.itb
! di-iderds oonal - = o,. aar,+ ,,or
onnum
Nv ordor of tho Roord or Diroo+o,.s
WV H,-rrIr prasidont
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Inc 'n'sS" !i Oh IIme ., ior tne con-
81 ~ .'oi oi '"e io"" 'hIs year Is i
onca v-itb its cbarto,. Tho TN Rrido.o
company must advertise for bids for
the construction of the road for two
weeks before letting the contracts.
This Will make 1t impossible to com
f fnrltG 'ne WORN OF construction De-
a,.,,, Ill.,. VI Il: "'' Iip"
Tho ,v.,.l- III Ia al g.. IN - :;
worth with large force of men and
teams.
Rig Thing For Muscatine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-18
The weather Forecast.

For the next "a hours, fair
weather; very little change in tenn
perature; westerly winds, becoming
variable.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26

The current rumbr that the Uniol
Pacific intends to build to this city sug
gests possibilities which, however re
mote, 1t might be well to consider al
this time. It seems an accepted facl
that that company intends building t.
the mouth OF the Columbia river, but
contingencies might arise which would
lose the road to this city, and give 1t
to some point on the north shore. For
instance, should the Union contemplate
building down the south shore and Sc
curing terminal grounds at the west
end Of town, there would be two ways
Of reaching the site selected, viz.
Through the city along the water front,
or by sklrtIng the peninsula from John
Day river. The latter route might not
be acceptable, and in that event the
granting of q r~ight-of-way along the
water front would be the only alterna-
tive. The advantages to property own
ers resulting from the adoption of the
latter course are too plain to need emu
meration here; yet 1t Is within the
bounds of possibility that objections
might he urged by persons unable to
appreciate the benefits Of the building
Of d railroad contiguous to their wharf
property. Should such q question arise.
1t would be well to remember that much
of the property on the north shore be-
longs to Union Pacific officials and
their friends, all of whom would nat
urally rejoice should any of the citi-
zens Of Astoria place i~nsurmountable
obstacles in the path leading to then
own prosperity.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26
STRICKEN DEAD.
TRUSTWORTHY STATEMENTS.
recent New York dispatch reads

ACNOhe ANOV AOAh
"James c. Il, a fine looking and
apparently healthy man, was observed to
stagger while walking on Fifth Avenue this
afternoon, and after taking one or two un.
certain steps fell to the sidewalk. When
picked up he was dead. A physician ex-
amined the body, and pronounced h~eartdiseaSs
the cause Of death. A peculiarly sad feature
of the case is that Mr.. Il was on his
way to Maine, to settle in the home of his
boyhood. lie had passed the previous ten
years in the western mining country, and had
amassed u fortune. IfYOU have any of the
symptoms given in the foliowingtestimonials
you should lose no time in seeking relief.
From John L. Roberts, %Slatington, Pa:
II have suffered with palpitatiOn, irregular
2alSe, tainting and smothering spells, pain in
Aouiders, side, and arms for oUer forty years.
For twelve years have been treated without
avail by prominent physicians in my neigh
borhood and in New York. Growing con-
SANITY worse, smothering spells followed one
mother, so my life was often in danger and
| needed constant care. Asmy son had been
cured by DR.. Miles New Heart Cure, he sent
me three bottles. The first dose gave me
Instant relief. Before using the last bottle
[ was completely cured. Although seventy
i've years old l feel twenty years younger.
claim my cure to be almost a miracle"
Here is a letter from Mrs. John Kolges,
lfCleveland, o.: 81 had been troubled with
my heart and stomach for years, but for six
teen months had been confined to my bed.
I had four of the best doctors in the city, but
none ofthem could beneftthe weakness ofmy
heart. / also had dropsy and rheumatism.
[ never took medicine that relieved me at
once as Dr., Miles New Heart Cure does. l
am much stronger. My appetite is splendid.
I gain strength with every dose. / have
gained more in six weeks from your treat
ment than in sixteen months from all the
doctors"
"Dr. Miles NeD Cure for The Heart is sold
on a positive guarantee by all druggists.
1t is safe, effective, agreeable, and does clre.n
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26

Professor Smith, the Canadian states
man has returned to his home in Toron'
to after a visit to Washington. HI
has acquired an immense estimate OF
of President Grower Cleveland. Hit
says that Mr.. Cleveland to a great ex
tent dominates both parties in tn,
United States, and adds. with the ex'
ception of Lincoln, / know Of no mar
during my acquaintance with tn.
United States who has been such al
influence upon politics in that coun-
try" The opinion Of Mr.. Smith will be
Endorsed to the fullest extent and H.
all It's force by the $500 appointed and
disappointed applicants for the federal
offices which have been filled sine.
March 4. Grover Cleveland is a very In
fiuential man in the politics of the
United States.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Following are the real estate trans
fers recorded since the April oath, as re-
ported for The Astorian by The AS
toria Abstract, Title and Trust Com
pany:
e. II. Willis to Mrs. Mary Flynn
lots 4. Q and 10. in block 4, Riv-
erSlde lou
United States to John johnson.
SW IA Of sec. rs, T Z N, r
w, patent
Herman Wise to p. A. Trullin-
linger lot 6 in blk, 9 Chelsea. 1
1. w. Case trustee, to ]. B.
Arndtlots 37and 3S, tract l, blk
% Hustler and Aiken's........ 500
j.. B. Arndt to George Capman
SAME property. ............... $40
Cordelia Robb to M. M. Walker
lot 8, blk SO McClure's Astoria 700
Anna Clara Bobs to w. H. Zum-
walt lot 20 tract 2, blk 20,
Hustler and Aiken's. ........... 140
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26

New York is awakening to the ne.
cesrity for better county roads thar
ara at present to be found ever in tn,
Empire State. The road bill, which
authorizes the supervisors OF any coun.
ty to adopt the county road system. tC
appoint a county engineer. and to des.
ignate such roads as are to be i'm.
proved and maintained on a county
basis. has passed the assembly, This Is
a modest start. but great possibilities
are involved IL the counties take ad.
vantage Of the opportunity now opened
before them. When shall 1t be said that
the beginning Of road reform has been
inaugurated In Oregon?
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26
Deserving Praise.

We desire to say to our citizens, thai
for years we have been selling DR.. King's
New Discovery for Consumption, DR.
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have new
err handled remedies that sell as well, OF
that have given such universal satisfac-
ton. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time, and we stand ready ia
refund the purchase price, II satisfactory
remedies have won their great popular
lty purely on their merits. Sold by Chas.
Rogers, Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26
WHAT THEY ARE GOOD FOR.
BrandIeth's Pills Are the Best Medi-
cine Known.

BrandIeth's Pills Are the Best Medi-
cine Known.
First-They are purely vegetable, In
fact a medicated food.
Second-The same dose always pro-
iuces the same effect-other p~urgatives
require increased doses and finally
cease acting.
Third They purify the blood.
Fourth-They invigorate the diges-
ion and cleanse the stomach and bow
Is.
FIfth-They stimulate the liver and
AIRY off vitiated bile and other depra-
ed secretion.
The first two or three doses tell the
tory. The skin becomes clear, the
We bright, the mind active, digestion
8 restored, costiveness cured, the ami
nal vigor is recruited and all decay ar
rested.
B%randreth's Pills are sold In every
rug store and medicine stores, either
Jain or sugar coated.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders OF the
Astoria Building and Loan Association
will be held at their office on Tuesday,
May 9th, 1898, for the purpose of elect
ing directors for the ensuing year and
for the transaction of such other bus
mess as may come before the meeting.
The election Of directors will be by
ballot and will be held from Q p. m. till
s p. m. BY order Of the president.
Attest, w. L. ROBB,
Secretary.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26

United States statute, which conferi
upon the president authority to trans.
fer the authority vested in a legally
accredited minister to a foreign country
to a man who has no legal status what
ever, and it may prove the most diff
cult task he has ever undertaken.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26
M%oRTGAGEE,s SALE.

Notice Is hereby given, that the un
,esigned has taken possession of tn,
took OF goods formerly belonging I,
Peter Lamar, for breach of the condi
ions of O certain mortgage given b!
aid Peter Lamar to the undersigned
md that / will sell the said goods a
'ost to satisfy said mortgage and cost
md expenses.
WILLIAM ANDERSON.
April oath, 1898.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26
YOU SHOULD READ THIS.

The popularity of the Union Pacific Is
best determined by the superior service IL
accords to the travelling public In main
tanning two daily through trains to
Omaha, st, Paul, Chicago and points east,
thoroughly equipped with all the latest
appliances for the comfort and safety OF
its patrons besides shortening the distance
materially with its fast trains. TIL pres
ent train schedule enables passengers to
reach st. Paul seven hours quicker and
Chicago twenty-four hours quicker.
Omaha and Kansas City and intermediate
points, forty hours quicker h any line
from the Pacific Northwest.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26

Hon. David A. Wells, probably the
most radical free trader in the United
States, has been invited to assist Sec
rotary Carlisle in the preparation Of a
tariff bill. Henry George shouldn't be
sighted.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26

II Emperor william succeeds in fore
ing his army bill through the Reich
stag, he will be in a position to give
somebody on this side SOME pointers"
for next winter.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26

The socialists in Brussels appear to
be tough citizens, differing in only one
respect from our socialists; they are as
ready to fight as to talk.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26

Local weather for the twenty-four
hours ending at 8 p. M, yesterday, fur
nished by the U. 8. department of agri-
culture, weather bureau:
Maximum temperature. 50 degrees.
Minimu mtemperature, 43 degrees.
Precipitation. 10 inch.
Total precipitation from July 1st, 1892,
to date, 1896 inches.
Excess of precipitation from July LIST,
1892, to date, 7.29 inches.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26
DO you LIKE

Those who wish to have the finest
Shoalwater Bay oysters or CLANS by
the quart or pint in jars. can have
them delivered nice and fresh by HON.
or Fletcher. Orders left at The Asto-
rian office will receive prompt and care
full attention from him.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-04-26

L. p. Fisher, newspaper advertising
agent, q Merchants' Exchange, San Fran
cisco, is our authorized agent. This paper
is kept on file at his office.