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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
POSTPONED THEIR ACTION.
Tho Fire Commissioners and the Reor.
gaDisation Of the Department.


The Board OF Fire Commissioners at a
called meeting held at headquarters IN
the new City Hall last night received the
plan OF the subcommittee on Reorganiza-
ton OF the Department. President John
II. Frischkorn and Messrs. Charles +.
Taylor. George Watt Taylor. James II.
Sheppard. and Joseph l.. Levy were in
attendance.
An outline OF the proposed change was
printed In the Dispatch yesterday.
The payroll OF the department aggre-
gates In round numbers $500 a month.
The plan contemplates doing away almost
entirely with the call force and slight
reduction Of salaries. BY this there Is a
saving which permits an increase I'm the
force. which would give to the department
almost three times as many regular fire
men as II has q nresent.
Mr.. Charles r. Taylor submitted an
amended schedule. which did not mate
rally differ from the original report. The
two plans were talked over informally
for an hour. and Mr.. Taylor moved that
iDasmuch as clay Ward was not repre-
sented on the board. action should be
deferred until the first Monday night In
June. by which time the Clay Ward va
cancy viii have been filed by the Coun-
Gil The motion prevailed.
An invitation 10 the board TO attend
the unwilling ceremonies Of the Confede-
rate Soldiers and Sailors monument on
the 30th. and urging that the Fire De-
partment participate in the parade was
read. and the first portion OF II accepted.
one Of the established rules OF the board
is that the entire department shall not
30 on parade at any time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
beeu workins between Ashland ana Ham

been working between Ashland and Han
over Courthouse. arranging with property
owners along the county road for right OF
way TO run a telephone line. which Is TO
connect these two points. A line is al,
ready established between the Courthouse
and Richmond. so II IL reasonable to ex-
pect this town will soon be In telephone
communication with Richmond.
Tonight reception was rendered
Grand-Regent III. {. Scott, Of Ashland,
by Henry Clay Council, No. 5H. Royal
Arcanum. The grand officers were pres
ent and a pleasant evening was spent
II has been talked about the streets
here for a day or 30 that the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Company would be presented at the next
grand fury of Hanover for running freight
trains through Ashland on Sunday.
wytheville undertook TO do the same
with the Norfolk and Western railroad.
but the Supreme Court OF Appeals. in an
opinion handed down by Judge Lewis,
declared section 1891. Code OF Virginia,
1857. IN inconsistent with the Constitution
of the United States, Act !. section So
giving Congress power TO regulate inter
state commerce. Hence II Is not probable
the Indictment viii be found.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
A SCHOONER LOST AT SEA.
Run Into and Sunk by -Masted
Schooner and Abandoned.

NORFOLK, VA. May 22.-(Special.)-
To-day Captain IIyron kali. of the
schooner Flora a. Sawyer. arrived here,
and reports the loss of his vessel at sea
on the morning of the 18th instant. He
says he left New York on the 10th for
Serena banks and the Caribbean sea,
In ballast. with the exception of lumber
and tools, with which to load guano.
ON the morning of the 18th during fOggy
weather and when about fifty miles off
the Delaware capes, he was run into by
a large four-masted. full-rigged vessel.
Both masts went by the board. and the
bowsprit was cut off short. The other
vessel was asked TO stand by. but paid
no attention to the request. Finding that
the schooner was strained and making
water fast they took TO the boats. a
yawl and dory. After pulling about five
hours the fog lifted. and they were picked
up by the three-inasted schooner Viola
Reppard. Of Boston, bound TO New Bruins
wick. Ga. who brought them to Hampton
Roads, arriving there last night. From
there Captain Kalt and his crew Of eight
men came 10 this port
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
FAILURE or sporr 4 sPorT.
Deed Of Assignment Filed by This Jewels
Firm Yesterday.

Deed Of Assignment Filed by This Jeweiry
Firm Yesterday.
The jewelry-nrm OF spott q spott. doing
business at No. io5 east Broad street.
made an assignment yesterday. with
liabilities or $500 The deed was fled In
the Office OF the Clerk OF the Chancery
Court yesterday afternoon. 1t makes Mr..
j. II. Mckinney trustee. and conveys
all the assets OF the firm. including their
stock OF jeweIry. watches. precious stones.
silver and plated-ware, and also the
fixtures In their store, their book ac-
counts, and other chooses In action, and
:. e. r. Spott conveys to the trustee
the lot OF land and building. No. ais
east Broad street. and the lot OF land and
building. No 7o5 east Clay street, IN trust,
to SECURE the creditors.
The creditors are divided in the follow
ing classes: First--Koch. Dreyfus x Co.
and O. r. Ostergren, sl.s26. Second-Wil-
liams & Boulware for legal services, N5.
Third-All expenses incurred by the
trustee in executing his trust, including
a commission of 5 per cent, to him. all
rents. taxes, and gas and water bills
Fourth-Oscar f. Spott. wages due him,
SIS. Fifth-After the payment OF the
above In full then the following shall
share ratably-Hodnpyl & Sons, $3.50; j.
H. Astruch, slS; f. A. Cowan &c Co..
1851, and protest fees; Welt, Hirsh &
Co., $3.50; Marx Welt a. Co., 63iS: Wood
& Hughes, s4212; l. Nicholson & Co.,
s27.i5; Enos Richardson & Co., ssS.l6; Will
liam Kinscherf & Co.. Si.5l; Ernest Adj
Ter. sl22GJ: Citizens Bank Of Richmond.
three notes aggregatlng Tis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
RLI Blues Association.

This association met at the Blues ar
mory last night. and. after the company
drill. was called to order by its presi-
dent. Major b. w. Richardson. Lieute-
nant Vaughan having been appointed adj
tutant OF the battalion, election for Off
cers was held and resulted as follows:
For Captain, Lieutenant Clarence Wyatt;
First Lieutenant. Frank NJ. Woon. and
Second Lieutenant. l.. J. CheatwOod.
These officers acknowledged the honor In
appropriate responses.
Colonel j. Bell Bigger, vice-president
Of the association. on behalf Of the sons
of the late Joseph J. White, presented TO
the association a portrait In crayon of
their father. IL Is a splendid picture and
fine likeness. Mr.. White was for many
years an active member OF the Blues.
and an honorary member. lie died while
in Office as Police Justice. and was buried
with military honors by the Blues. Colo
mel Bigger feelngly referred to his asso-
citation with the deceased and spoke IN
high terms Of his sons and klnsfolk
Major Richard son accepted the likeness
on behalf Of the association In his usual
good style.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23

yesterday afternoon from the parents
residence on Firth street. and the re-
mains We're inferred In Maury cemetery.
The spccDi Council committee ar.
pointed 20 arrange with the Richmond
and Petersburg railroad people about n
proper crossing at Fourteenth street. met
In the Council chamber last night. Tho
matter was discussed but no definite
action taken, and the meeting adjourned
10 meet again In the near future.
Miss Mary oscar Jordan continues quite
sick AT the residence OF her mother, on
cambridge street between Twelfth and
Thirteenth.
Miss Vifgie Bette left for Lynchburg
yesterday morning TO visit her uncle. Rev.
l.. Il. Bette
The Manchester Grays had drill last
night In Flreman's Hail.
Mr.. Haley Cole. Of Chesterfield. who
was hurt recently IN Richmond by his
horse falling on him. Is improving.
Mr. Thomas Woodnn, Commissioner OF
the Revenue OF Chesterfield. is detained
at home by sickness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
.,o.,sr Robbery n, Williamsburg.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, May 22.-tspe,
ciai. )-Another burglary was committed
here last night. This morning when the
was discovered that a large portion OF
the glass front to the. left OF the uptown
entrance had been broken out, Harris
carries an Immense stock, and ne cannot
so Ear he misses several suits OF clothes.
two watchers. four pistols, and a few
articles of less value. The print OF bare
foot on box-top shows me party VINO
no Doubt had accomplces outside and AZ
the broken window TO receive. the goods
as they were handed out. There Is no
The grand Jury at Yorktown yesterday
indicted q Toward SHIELD for shooting
with intent to kin one MSreiand
game OF baseball h heTe y tesm re,
suited in favor OF the home boys by a
scOre of IL to g.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
Mean temperature. .............H
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW 1Okh STUN aAnhFst.
NEW YORK. May z.-American Sugnr
proved to be the sensation at the Stock
Exchange to-day. fully $1,000 shares hav-
ing been traded In out OF total OF So9,sS
shares. The stock opened at 95is. adj
vanced TO g7sI. fell to %7s. jumped TO 100.
receded to s7si. and closed at $685.. Yes
tsrday the stock sold az low as 92i4.
The rise to-day was due to the formation
of new pool TO twist the short interest.
which has been rather confident of It's
ability to bring about further liquidations.
The rise was also due In part to reports
from Washington that the sugar schedule
will pass the Senate as Incorporated I'm
the so-callea German bill
Chicago Gas was also decidedly active,
nearly 5000 shares changing hands. The
stock. ranged from SIS. to 69i., and closed
at about the top OF the day. Judge
Winds's decision In the matter OF the
Moioney quo warranto proceedings
Company was considered indicative OF a
disposition OF the Chicago Gas matter
when the question comes up for settle
ment. American Tobacco rose to IS on the
Winds decision just referred to;
General Electric was decidedly heavy.
falling from 3GN TO S3is and closing at
the lowest figure This stock was de-
pressed on the alleged inability of the
directors TO make good the Impairment
Of the companys capital Until this Is
accomplished dividends cannot be paid.
Lead was firm for "A time. but later weak
ened and closed practically unchanged.
Pullman Palace fell points. and then
recovered to led OF the denial OF the re-
ports of the serious Illness OF George NJ.
Pullman.
The railway list was weak In the early
trading In sympathy with London. Sub
sequently. recovery ensued. and the
stocks OF bankrupt roads then sold on
rapidly. Union Pacific falling to li7s,
Atchison to 90. Northern Pacific pre-
ferred 10 1898, and Reading 10 ii7s. When
Sugar rose TO par. however. the shorts
rushed TO cover. and their purchases
helped an advance. Houses usually ope-
the bulk OF the stocks which they have
been borrowing for some time past. and
this added to the discontinue of the
smaller holders In shorts
Sugar receded 2 points near the close.
and FOR a time there was a disposition
TO turn profits on the long side into cash.
At the close however. firmer tone pre-
vailed. except for General, Electric. which
for the day show gains OF Is to 3ls per
cent General Electric lost =. and Ma
tional Starch first preferred rose ;. to
90 The bond market was friner.
Sales. listed stocks, 10000 shares: I'M
listed 10000
Treasury balances: Coin. ss9.s5sooo; cur
rency. Es.O7soco.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy at per cent: last
loan at |. and closing offered at | per
cent: prime mercantile paper, 34a4 per
Bar silver, sais Silver at the board
duh 40,
Sterling exchange firm. with actual
bnsiness I'm bankers bills at ASTi9d4.y7s
sor sixtv DAYS. and AssasQ+s9 for de-
mand: posted rates, A@TiS' CONNER
cial bills. N.s6i2u4s9.
duIl Railroad bonds stronger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
The "wednesday Clubs Concert.

The Wednesday Club. which possesses
in an eminent degree all the character
istics calculated to arouse Curiosity and
engender enthusiasm, will give their first
public concert next Tuesday evening al
the Academy. The capability 81 this or
ganization. as far az II was evidenced In
their rendering of THE CruciaxiOn" last
Good Friday at 1t. Pauls Protestant
Episcopal church. Is beyond question
Unaided their efforts would undoubtedly
have met with large and VOL .merited
financial success. but next Tuesday. with
Mrs. Gerritt Smith and Mr.. Ericsson
Bushnell. two of the most prominent
artists on the American stage. as sclcists,
and with the assistance or superb or
chestra composed OF frst-class musicians
drawn from Richmond. Washington, and
Baltimore, the event promises 10 be one
OF the most noteworthy and ambitious
efforts ever promulgated by Richmond
choral society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
T-z NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
''cle Wind and RaIn-Personai and Other
Items of Interest.

was quite a severe wind and
rm last night. and number OF
l ,hade trees were blown down
am,nts were scheduled 20 take
80 the Bainbridgo-Sreet Baptist
f uyterlan. and Cowardin-Avenut
u churches. but the attendance
Ilfa was materially affected by tue
.l
.. veterans on this side OF the river
"ly enthusiastic about the Confede-
'tn.p mat VIII be organized In THIS
r. sr carly date. The vets" from
ta'ry Infantry. and artillery Will
itt.n iutO the membership, and IL is
that az least seventy-hve names
secured
go White. the young white man
"a arrested and locked up in the
'riN'lt jaii a few days ago. charged
Goo larceny OF So worth Of cloth
made his escal Monday night whiie
b" r. burton was giving supper
''r other prisoners. The man IL sup
'' be hiding in the woods near me
c lle Hastings Court yesterday
e'fs Goode. charged with a felony,
Sent ~ jail for fifteen days.
poe aSeiling Of Mr.. Emmett Graves
.' railing creek. in Chesterfield county.
a 'estfoyed BY fire carly yesterday
,tf ". v Owens and her daughter
, f-hie. will leave Tor Virginia besch
10y % wish the formers sister. ME-
~" s Brown BrIstow.
e. .s funeral Of Eunice Inez, infant
s"'sr Of Dir. J. L. Curry took place
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
he Particular How You Buy.

Judge Witt In the Hastings Court yes
terday called special attention to the fol-
lowing act. passed by the last legislature.
the enforcement OF which wolill 20 far
toward breaking up the depredl.ions upon
vacant property:
"Be II enacted by the General Assembly
Of Virginia, That II any per.on buy or
receive secOnd-ha grate-baskSrs. keys.
bells. and beil-nxtres, wSter-fixtures.
water-pipes gas-pipes. or. any part OF
such fixtures or pipes, win inicnt To de-
fraud ne shall be confined in jail not less
than one nor more than six months. Pos
session OF any such secondhand baskets,
keys. bells. and bel-fixtures.. woter-
fixtures. gas-fXtures water-pipes, gas
mines or any part Of such fixtures OF
pipes so bought or received from any
other person than the manufactures
thereof or his authorized agent or the
owner thereof shall be prima fscie evil
dence of such intent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
A BOY BURNED TO DEATH.
He Obeyed His Fathers Orders and Was
Soon Enyeloped in Flames.

TAPPAHANNOCK, VA. May 22.-(Spe-
cial)-The residence OF Mr.. William
Wyatt was burned yesterday morning,
and a 12-year-old son lost his life in
the fire. The dwelling was a small dou-
ble-log house, and in the loft Of one
OF the rooms there was considerable
pile Of dry straw. The father attempted
To burn some cobwebs from the ceiling,
and told his little boy to go into the
loft. and see that the straw did not
ignite. The little fellow walked away
from the top OF the steps in obedience
to his fathers orders, and suddenly the
whole loft was i'm a blaze. Before the
father could render any assistance the
boy was probably dead. and only por-
tions of his body were recovered after
the structure had collapsed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23

DEATHS.
BACON.-Dled. on the Fist instant, In
her SD year. at Imboden, Ark, Mrs.
DELLA SCOTT, wife Of William j.
Bacon. daughter OF the late Colonel
Joseph l.. Darlington. and sister OF Pey-
ton II. Darlington, of this city. Her
husband. two sons, and one daughter
survive her.
The remains will be Inferred at the
Old Bacon homestead. In Kentucky.
BERRY.-Dled. at the residence OF
his parents. LINDSAY OFERRALL,
twin son of W. ii. and Georgiania Berry;
aged months and IS days.
Funeral from residence Of his parents,
No. 10 north Twenty-third street, THIS
AFTERNOON at 4 o'clock.
NOITE.-Died. May god. at 3 2. NJ. at
the residence OF his uncle. Charles Schnel-
lenburg In Henrco county. ROBERT IL.
NOLTE, in the 10th year OF his age.
The funeral will take place from st.
Mary's German-Catholicc church THURS
DAY AFTERNOON. NAV 9th, at 4
o'clock. Friends and acquaintances In
yited to attend. 2t'
TOPPIN.-Died. at her residence 40
east Canal street. Nav q. 1884. at $50 =.
NJ, CATHERINE. widow. of Philip Top
pin.
Funeral will take place from 81. Peters
Cathedral FRIDAY MORNING at 3
o'clock. Friends respectfully Invited TO
attend. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
Death off Mrs. Delin Cnrrington BACON.

Mrs. Della Darlington Bacon. daughter
OF the late Colonel J. l.. Darlington. died
at Imboden. Ark, yesterday morning.
The deceased was well known In Rich
mond, where as young lady she was a
favorite in society. Mrs. Bacon had a
host OF friends throughout the state.
She was a sister of Mr.. p. H.. Darlington
and of Miss Ada Il. Darlington, OF this
city: Mrs Ella St. Johns, of Fredericks-.
burg, and Mrs. Readit Blackmors, Of
New York Miss Ada Darlington was
with her during. her, last illness, which
husband, daughter. and two sons sur
Vive her The interment will take place
ut the Bacon home in Kentucky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
rr,sr.l of Captain Eugene Davis.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. May r.
lSpeciaJj-The funeral Of Captain Eugene
paws, which took place to-day from the
Episcopal church, was very largely -. a. ;.
tended The procession TO me ar Uniyer cyey
witnessed In this city. over one hundred
hacks being in line. John owie-Strange
camp Of Confederate Veterans. X. T: w.
Duke Camp, Sons OF C9nfe u YET
sentatjyes from all the Sunday schools.
and host of friends and admirers fol-
lowed the remains.
Mr.. Luther Birckhead and Miss Lula
Taylor were married at the Baptist par
sonaCe.
Dr. j. c. Hden, Of Richmond. has ac-
cepted the invitation to deliver the an
nual address before the Albemarle Fee
male Institute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
Rooms for the Press Club.

The Executive Committee OF the OLD
Dominion Press Club met yesterday al
noon and inspected rooms offered for per
manent headquarters OF the club. Nc
selection was made. and the committee
decided to advertise for rooms on OF
near Main street between Eighth and
Thirteenth. The committee will meet
again Thursday afternoon at $50 o'clock
in the Office OF the Virginia Agricultural
and Mechanical Society, In the Chamber
OF Commerce building. ana nope 10 De
able. after examining the papers offering
rooms, TO make a report to the club at
a meeting to be held the same afternoon
half hOnr later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
The Election TO-MOrrOMs

The municipal election takes place to-
morrow, when all the general officers OF
the city. n full Council. half OF the Board
OF Aldermen. and justices OF the peace
for each ward will be elected. The polls
viii be opened at sunrise. and closed at
sunset. The law requires that all the bar
rooms close at o'clock this afternoon.
and remain closed until Friday morning.
Democratic. ward superintendents are re-
auested TO call not later than O'Clock
this afternoon at the office Of Chairman
S. s. +. Patteson, in Shafer's building,
and procure their tickets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
Lacy-Jenkips Marriage

OAK PARK. VA, May 22-(SpeciaL)-
on Sunday last, at Mt. Zion Methods,
church, the Rev G. +. Conner officiating,
the marriage Of Miss Cora A.. daughter
of Mr. William H. Jenkins To- Mr.. II. W
Lacy. all of this village. took place. The
newly-marred couple, after dining with
home of the bride. left for Parkersburg,
w. Va, on a bridal tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
ASH NIGHT AT THE BAZAAR.
4 Good Attendance Despite the Rain
~o,uc of the Features.

4 D.oI Attendance Despite the Rain
some of the Features.
heavy showers Of last night de-
many people. who would other
.... don. so. from attending the
l.. regiment Bazaar, but notwith-
this. the attendance was quite
I'D the voting and guessing for
....s articles To be competed for
r......r .ritcd
Imperial Quartette-Meesrs. II.
81 u. Francisco. }. Clint Bur
b. Harry Jcter-rendered de-
musical programme in Sanger
f.e benefit OF A Company table.
ar Speciality Company Will ap-
-tt in select programme Tor
...I ~ the Hospital Corps, the
I--.oael staff, and the drum
.. aui lot. No. 40 north Twenty
r..l g. being ratified OF boy the
tIe IS Company table. "h- house
10 s1.aO. and the chances are
60 50 each. Among The other
l ro 20 the lucky holders Of
., chair. TWO saddles, and a
.t..a from 4 Companys table,
"a pair OF trousers, brass
a Isn1-lamp, Smyrna rug,
..rl coils OF wall paper from Il
table: silver smoking-set.
r.tlr. Anl morquise diamond
j. Conpany's table, piano.
--chalr "a Domestic sewing-ma-
iaby-carriago. and bicycle
rnmpanys table. and piano.
..rt ana Il bicycle from ,
table.
,e.raut has been fitted up with
rs hy the Old Dominion Elec-
ffuction Company. and Is Kept
as restaurant.
.-.f.am saloon has been segre-
thc restaurant and IS under
tIriel1n Of Mrs. August ArselL
tel by Mrs. Hopkins, Misses
ui.0u. jet NJ. Taylor. Minnie
Emma Hicks. and Reeve.
-.er viii be kept open every ar
rom . 10 o'clock. and evening
t1 % o'clock. Children VIII be
.l lhc afternoon at half price.
Regiment B.nd Will be In
..t very afternoon and evening
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
A SHOE COMPANY ASSIGNS.
Liabilities, S7,e10; Assets, Not Known
Increasing Coal Shipments.

ROANOKE, VA. May 22-(Special)-
The Wager Shoe Company, which has
been doing business in this city for
several years. made an assignment of
stock and fixtures to-day to Henry NJ.
Daniel and Judge A. L. King as trus-
tees. The liabilities are s7.279. owed
chiefly TO merchants in New York, Balti-
more. Lynchburg Chambersburg. Pa,
and Rockland, Mass. The assets are not
known. The company stood well here.
and much sympathy is expressed for them
in business circles.
An immense amount OF business is be-
ing done over the Norfolk and Western
railroad in hauling coal and coke from
the Pocahontas regions, the daily ship
ments amounting 10 SH carloads, and
continually increasing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
Board of Education,

The State Board OF Education met yes
tcrday I'm the Governors Office and had
a conference with the booksellers relative
to the question Of recommending the al
iowance Of certain commission by the
publishers Of the books used in the public
schools. The matter was talked over at
some length, but owing TO the absence of
Mr. Massey, definite action was post
pOned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
The Cadets. 100 Strong, Coming.

LEXINGTON. VA. May 22.--tSpecial.l y
The Cadet Battalion. $50 strong. Of the
Virginia Military Institute Will attend
the unwilling ceremonies In Richmond
on tho Goth instant. They will leave hers
on Tuesday the Goth, at a. NJ. and In
all probability will return on the 3lst.
This information was obtained from Cen
eral Scott Ship, the superintendent Of
the Institute