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Evening journal., 1896-04-28
INFLAMMATION NEWs NoTEs.

This evening the members' monthly
meeting viii b. held at the Y. M. O. A
e. b. Shorter. OF Manhallton. and Will
mated by the Republicans Of M1rshallton
aud Newport districts as delegates TO tbs
state convention.
-Letters Ar administration upon the estate
OF Albert n. Weld. late OF christina hun
dred. have been granted TO Winona r. Weld.
-Republlcans OF ths Fifth ward will meet
tomorrow ev ering and the Twelfth ward
Republicans on Thursday evening 70 nomi-
nate delegates 10 the state convention.
--Di 'triot Attor iey Lewis @. V4nd.grift
and superintendent Of Construction Patrick
NsarS are endeavoring to Induce the Fe deral
authorities 70 widen the patent pavement on
the Ninth street side Of the new Federal
building even N tbs grass plots and coping
surrounding them Ia We TO be taken out
The Board OF Dlractor' OF the Y. NJ. o A.
win me Z with the members OF tbs aesocia.
tion TO discuss future p aus for the benefit of
the work 70 be put into use the coming ear
tomorrow night.
The OH works at Marcus Hook, recently
closed By the Standard OIL Company, are TO
be reopened. IL is said that psrt Of the
works at Point Breeze viii also be removed
there.
"A new schedule Of star mails has been
adopted for the route between stanton and
Christiana. which provides for two mails
daily between the points named.
The members Of City Council attended the
Wilmington Turngemeinde fair last evening.
80 broken bottle thrown by a companion
badly cut 12-year-o.d Lizzie Bri GOES head last
evening. She lives at No. 2ls Parrish street
and DR.. Hughes dressed the wound.
Magistrate Kelly last evening rendered
Judgment IN favor OF Louis squib and John Q.
Burrell for $50 40 against Delaware A. Sharp
ley for milk.
jefferson Lodge. I. o. o F.. will entertain
Shackamaxon Lodge Of Philadelphia at Odd
Fellows Hall on Thursday night.
A large wisteria vine in full flower graces
the front porches OF Nos. 725 and ~ West
Ntnth street.
Sixth ward Republicans will meet on Fri
day night for the purpose OF nominating del
egates 20 the state Convention.
John Hughes offlce boy for Thomas Davis,
fe / On the steps this morning and hurt his
back.
-Every body in the sherif's Office now
wears Mckinley button by order OF William
r. Finn.
The trustees Of the German Baptist
Church have decided to build new edince
on the present site.
Six Maryland avenue osed cars are be
ing couYe rted Into Summer cars by the City
street bridge. Heretofore no open cars have
run there.
The infant class of Olivet sunday school
will give an entertainment on Thursday
night at the church.
St Johns Commandery, Knigh Temp
lar, will attend Ascension Day services on
May Il at West Pre3byterian Church.
-Workmen we're making repairs TO the ma
chinery under Market street draw bridge. this
morning.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
PREACHERS APPOINTED.
CHANG Es ANNOUNCED AT THE
SESSION IN MEDIA YESTERDAY.

To-day VIII he the Last OF the Conference
which Has Been in Session At Media for
Nearly = wesk-whsre the Preachers
VIII GO.
MEDIA, April % Yesterday was next
to the last day OF the Union African
Methodist Episcopal Conference In ses
sion here In the Olive Street Church for
q week.
Ths services at opening yesterday we're
conducted by Rsv. Charles o. Lewis, OF
Wilmington, aud Raw. s. GambY, OF
Chester.
In the afternoon the Mite Missionary
Societies reported and addresses were
made by Mrs Hester A Wilmore, OF
Media; Mrs. Susan Moore OF Ooatesville
Miss Amelia Tobias, OF Chester. and Mrs.
NJ A Derry, Of West Chester.
At the evening service a sermon was
delivered TO the Daughters OF the Con
ference by Rev. William Billingsley, oi
Chester. After this came the announce
ment Of the appointments of Bishop b
T. Ruley. followed by the bishops charge
to the ministers sent 10 the different
stations for the year.
The following are the appointments:
Wilmington, Boldens Chapel Rev.
William II. Guy; Rescue Mission, Q. H.
Bolden; South Wilmington, R II
Murphy; Christians, Del L A. Purnell
New Castle, Del Richwine; Summit
Bridge. Del, Q. b. Nichols; Newark and
Iron Hill, Del. 6 w Burrell; Delaware
City, Del, Samuel Ambrose; Pbll0del.
phia, s P. Sheppard; PAschall, l. l.
COMBS; Mount Nebo. Philadelphia,
Thomas Walker; Chestnut HIll, J. H.
Potts; Pottsto IN, Joseph Williams
Chester, William Billlngsly; West
Chester, j.. +. Ramsey; Mlddletown,
w. Clements; DowninRtown, Q. n
Lsviu; Pennaboro, T. Henry New
Garden. w. Virgins; Media Mission, s
w Wilmot; Church Hill and Avondale
l. Watson; Buckingham, d. w. Smith
Columbia and MacSpArrsn, @ II
Wesley; Little York and Noun
Zlou. William Forward; st James
Chapsl and Mount Calvary, Md, w. J
Ryder; WaggontoWn, Cbnrchtown and
Welsh Mountains, D. NJ Roberts; Marsh
alton, Stephen Frsby; West Grove,
Charles w BeechRm; Somerset, George
Osmonville; Coatesville, n. R Ed
munds; Media. George w. Long
Baltimore. jacob Briokhouse; Nor
fox w. d. Decker; Portsmouth
Virginia, L w. De Shield; Suffolk, Vlr
glnia, J. w Wilson; missionary for
Baltimore, George R Blake; missionary
for Maryland and District Of Columbis
George W. Jordan; general missionary
Charles O Lewis and William A. Jack
son.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
MORE NEWS OF YHE TROLLEY.

Extract From Philadelphia Financial
and Commercial Journal on the w. &
N. O. Railway.
Finance and Commerce prints the fol
lowing relative to the trolley line be
tween New Castle and Wilmington:
1T is stated that arrangements have
been made with a syndicate OF New
York capitalists for the construction Of
trolley road from New Castle to VIII
mington, and that work will soon be
begun. The line will 60 into Whining
ton by way OF Guthrie's lane and Market
street bridge, and will proceed to the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
tracks, at Water street. but will not
cross the railroad tracks. Later ar
rAngements will be made for an overhead
crossing at the railroad The Whining
ton terminus Of the line will be at
Fourth and Shipley streets Summer
pavilion will be opsneiS at the New
Castle end. and a half-Usv house at the
DeNormandie farm, on the Wilmington
road
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
DeIaware ApproprIatIona oul.

WAsHIEGToE. April 2o The sppro-
priation IN the River and Harbor bill for
the Improvement Of the Delaware river Ia
cut down by the Senate committee from
$500, 900 to $780, 600 The following has
been added by the Senate committee to
the item appropriating 5000 for con-
tinuing the Improvement of the Apo
quinimink river, Delaware; "Pro
vided that the additional sum
OF $4,000 may be expended In the
discretion Of the secretary of war for
such dredging as may be necessary for
the maintenance Of chanrels from the
mouths Of the Appoqnlnimlnk river, and
Blackblrd creek TO tho channel OF the
Delaware river, through the dixie now
being constructed from Reedy Island to
Llston Point. for the improvement OF the
Delaware" The Item for the Harbog Of
Refuge in Delaware bay remains In the
bill
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
POSTAL CLERKS And THEIR BILL.
They Organize in Order to Secure Proper
CIassi fication and Proper Recognition.
Colonel Moore Speaks on the Bill.

They Organize In Order to Secure Proper
OIassi Acation and Proper Recognition.
Colonel Moore Speaks on the Bill.
The post Office clerks OF Wilmington
are much interested in bill
now pending in Congress. pro.
viding for the reclassi6cation
of the clerical forces In 6rst and second
class offices, and which has been
approved by the post office de.
partment and It's passage advocated
by Postmaster General Wilson. Its
principal object is to properly designate
all the employees In the postal
service, exclusive OF carriers and
to clearly define their duties
Also to provide for increases In the
maximum Of certain salaries. 1t neces
sitates no appropriation, no wever.
Sunday large meeting Of clerks
was held in Philadelphia at which
Col Enoch Moore, Wllmington's post
postmaster, was present. he made an
address In which he compllmented the
postal clerks for their patience, per
severance and fidelity and argued that
they should be given justice on the form
of proper recognition. proper compensation
and stability of position with tquitable
classification. He promised the substan
tial assistance of the clerks in the viii
mington office in furthering the move
ment
Resolutions were adopted asking for
just and remedial legislation along this
line, and q request was forwarded the
Committee on Rules Of the House of
Representatives to use every endeavor to
secure the enactment Of the bill
1t was also decided TO have the clerks In
all the Offices form themselves into COM
mittees to work for the passing OF the
hill
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
who owns the sIabq

This morning while engaged In repair
ing the old house No. Ills French etreet.
owned by Michael Mslloy. Contractor
between two joists between the 6rst and
First Regiment Delaware Volunteers.
died December %, 1887, lsgsd 40 years.
Of the tablet and how it got into it's
hiding place. 1t was boxed, and the box
ing wAs pretty badly rotted showing that
1t had been there for = long time.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
RnIlrond Newa Nolnn.

The tracks Of the B. s. o railroad are
being rebuilt to make straight track,
about twenty-five miles from Cumbsr-
land. Nd. Il at present has seven curves
new side track has been constructed
leading into the p, w. a B. tank shop
on Water street which obviates the sharp
curve which was formerly necessary
there
Travel has been suspended for few
days over the Delaware river bridge OF
the Pennsylvania railroad, on account OF
the settling Of the earth at the western
APPROACH
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
DeaI's Island ohIId wonder.

DEALS ISLAND, April 2S Deals
Island has a prodigy In q 5yeAr-old boy
who tips the scales at 131 pounds. At
his birth he WAS 3 chubby, good sized,
healthy-looking baby, but not unususlly
large. Now at the tender age Of years
be stands feet high and weighs 131
pounds He has always had good health,
and seems 70 live to grow fat Hia
father is only of medium size and bis
mother is not very large woman. His
grandparents ware not large, 80 he does
not inherit his obesity. He is good
u6tured child.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Supreme Lodge A. O. U. W. in Bufalo.

supreme Lodge a. ". u w. In bunalo.
The Supreme Lodge, A. o. o. w. holds
its twenty fourth annual meeting In
Buffalo, N. Y beginning June 16 and
lasting ten days At this session thirty
four grand lodges, comprising 8 OOO
subordinate lodges, and $50 900 members
will be represented. This order has been
In existsnce twenty-eight years and has
paid out in death benefits over $40. .000, -
900 The officers are Supreme Master
Workman J. E Riggs. Ksnsas; Supreme
Foreman, ]. @ Tate, Nebraska; Supreme
0verseer William g. Robson, Texas /;
Supreme Recorder M w. Tack
EFT, Pennsylvania; Supreme Treas
urer John ]. Acker New York
supreme medical examiner, DIR. William
O Richardson, Missouri The supreme
representatives from Delaware are J. ].
Gallagher. Wilmington Lodge; William
A. Reynolds. Industry. both Of vii
mington, and @ b PrettymIn, of
Diamond Lodge, Dover,
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Oresent DemooratIo club.

The Crescent Democratic Club, an or
gsnizstlon Of Eighth ward Democrats,
held its 6rst meeting last evening and
elected the following officers: President.
w. A. McCAfferty; vice president, John
E. Groves; secretary. L. L. Shockley
treasurer, w. J. Fredericks, marshall,
@. B Young; board Of directors, w.
a Mccarthy, Dennis Kane, James A.
Campbell, James E. Drsne, James NJ.
Dlckerson, w. j. Johnson, P F. Nc
Mshon. E Q, Csrrigsn. ]. P. Carey. A
committee was appointed to secure head
quarters which will be furnished and
shortly opened for the use of the mem
hers
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
A TImeIY surRestIon

Night Baggage Agent Bowen at the
Delaware avenue station OF the B b o.
railroad. Is possessed OF 4 fund OF ready
wit. When the Mrs Tom Thumb Com
psny came In on the night line ono OF the
diminuitive negroes connected with the
company remarked In his hearing:
"Woll, I've had pretty hard day Of II
and guess that I'll 60 OF and take good
drunk"
You'd better be careful, little man, D
suggested the baggage agent "for II
you take more than . thimbleful OF VII
minEton UhIskey you'll have delerium
tremens
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
IT has BROUGHT SUIT.

The Board Of Health is Tired OF FooIIng
with the Board Of Public Education.
The Board of Health has begun suit
In the Superior Court against the Board
OF Public Education to recover 81 028 SO,
money expended In connecting the closets
Of public schools Nos and 4 with
Jefferson street sewer.
For several months tie Board OF Pub
lie Education has been dilly .dAllying
over the matter, and at last the Board OF
Health has taken heroic steps to bring 1t
10 ita eenRaa
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
A NEW SIGNAL SYSTEM NEEDED.

Boys Must Not Play Ball on the Streets
Nor Lounge ON Cornsrs-rhe Bicycle
School Flourishing.
The Police Commission held regular
session last evening at which the matter
OF introducing new signal system was
discussed The present one does not
give satisfaction and = new and improved
one is deemed necessary. No action was
taken.
The chief of police was directed to en-.
force the ordinances against playing
ball on the streets and corner lounging.
Chief Dolan reported progress In the
bicycle school and suggested keeping
four mounted men on the street from
to IL p m and also to keep two reserve
wheels at the City Hall,
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
National Educational Association Il
Buffalo

Beginning with July and lasting
tATee days. the National Educational
Association will be In session 10 Buffalo,
N Y and It Is believed that the mum
bers at the meeting In Denver, Colorado,
last year, 10000 will be exceeded
Professor IssRc T. Johnson, OF the
Friends School has been appointed state
mGnsger and Is working hard to take
rousing delegation from Delaware. The
party will not be made up exoluhvely Of
teachers, bat all who are interested In
educational work are invited
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
PROPOSALS
.ROPOsALs.

SEALED PROPOSALS win be received by
the Trustees of the Poor Of New Castle
county, until 10 O'Clock a. m. Of April 20,
1895. for supplying the almshouse from April
%, 1890. to the last Wednesday In July, 1895,
with beef, mutton, bread, groceries, dry
goods, shoes, tobacco, carpet slippers, drugs
and medicines.
Bids for beef will be by the quarter In pro-
portion OF one hind quarter 10 three fore
quar- ters, out OF cattle well fatted and dress
ing not less than 500 pounds. No bid will be
received ualess in accordance with the
above
Bids for mutton will be for fore quarters OF
eight ribs only.
be on the various kinds named on the
schedule, and must be of the best quality. All
goods TO be delivered at the almshouse In
such quantities and at such times as the
superintendent may direct.
Bids will be received for supplying the
almshouse with coal for one year from April
2o 1898. TO April %. 1897
All bids to be directed to the Trustees OF the
Poor. DAVID MCCOY,
Superintendent
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
HomInr PIGEON. Llbsrated.

Eleven homing pigeons belonging to
w. @. Kosrner. Of Ph0nixville, Pa,
we're shipped TO this city yesterday
morning In care Of j. w. Cookies They
we're liberated at the P, w. 4 B. sta
tion at II 06 o'clock. A number OF
homing pigeons belonging to O. w.
Knight, OF Moore. Pa, we're liberated at
the p, w & B railroad station &C Stan
ton vesterdav
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
runernl of Wnllam uroes

The fun ersl OF William NJ. Croes took
place from his late residence near New
ark, this afternoon, Gt 2 o'clock. Mr..
Oroes was well known In western New
Castle county. he was 60 years old.
Funeral services we're held at Head Of
Christians Church, and intermens was
made In the churchyard.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
QUAKER civ streeta.

Josiah Marvel. Archibald B keed and
Dr. smith, constituting the investiga
ting COMMITTEES Of the Board Of iTrade,
went TO Philadelphia on the 10 16 train
this afternoon. They will examine the
newly paved streets there and compare
their condition with that Of those In
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
There is No Accounting for TASTES,

AHoEe Is NO AucuuhIInK Tot Ia8ttHI =
That Is conclusion that has often been
reached. There Is no exception to this
ruling In choosing colors for ones house,
so many are the possibilities at your
command. That nothing but the best
material should 60 on is a matter Of
much more concern and should receive
its due consideration We are always
pleased to give estimates for painting.
James NJ. Bryan & Son, 107 West Eighth
qtraat
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Third Attach on Two victims.

The Wilmington rank team fof the
Knights OF PythiRs went to Newark last
evening aud conferred the third rank
upon two victims. Among the other
visitors we're knights from New Castle,
Mlddletown. North East and MArshallton.
After tho lodge work WAS done refresh
ments were served TO the guests
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Resoue nIsnIon Morkara oomlnr.

Colonel H. H. HAdley, the we'll kno rn
rescue mission worker Of New York city,
will be In Wilmington on Saturday with
bis stan Of workers he will hold servi sos
on Sunday and during the following
week in several churches Of the city,
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Thn Ohnrnn Wa Nnt prnrad

Before Magistrate Pritchett last even
ing Benjamin ]. Downing was charged
by Charles Q. Wicks with peddling with
out license. The charge was not proved
and the case was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Mr.. shaw,s Fare,veII Leoture.

W. Hudson Shaw lectured on the sub
1ect Martin Luther" before the mem
oers Of the New-Century Club in the
club building last night This Was Mr.
SbaW's farewell lecture bsfore sailing
for England and there WAS an un
usually large audience present.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
lecture ndaMu,ioaIe.

Rev NIX Fallon delivered clever leo
ture an Warts" before the Brownson
Library Association last night In con
junction with this an excellent musical
program was given by st. PAuls Choir
aud the Brownson Library Associa at ion
Quartet under the direction OF L. B Pres
fan
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Funeral OF an Aged women.

The funeral Of Mrs Mary Hall colorsd t.
80 years old, took place from Ezion NJ
e. Church on Sunday afternoon. With
one exception che was the Oldest resident
Of the state She was sctivs aud intelli-
gent to the time OF her death.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Conrt Worl, nt nnvnr.

II Is believed that the Court Of Errors
and Appsals will take up the game cases
to morrow and dispose OF them 20 far as
argument "a ooncsrned. The English
sewer case will be taken up on Thursday
or Erldnu
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Spring Cares for His Friends.

It is said that John Spring, OF the
Eighth ward, Republican candidate for
sheriff, has bought 1000 circus tickets
for distribution among his personal and
political friends Several persons have,
1t is said, already filed their applications.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
I'd the saIvatIon Amy.

The meeting Of the Salvation Army
last evening was conducted by the dis
trict officer, whose headquarters are at
Washington. She WAS accorded hearty
welcome by the soldiers and sympAthizers
Of the army. Tonight there will be a
swearing In Of recruits. The staff cap
tain will o1iciate ut this interesting
ceremony.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
Red Crosa VlaItors.

The Supreme Lodge OF the Legion of
the Red Gross is In session In Baltimore.
DE- Henry Pstter-op, supreme medical
examiner, and l.. Harry Johnson, both OF
Wilmington, are In attendance.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28

once seventh aud King. Phone 545.
d. T Sergeant, dealer in coal and wood.
aE-Large pea coal for family use
Oak o. pine wood, large load $3.50.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
rhe RrookIvn's Trial

The builders trial trip Of the new
armored cruiser Brooklyn will take place
on the Delaware river on May She Is
to make twenty knots an hour. Her
official trial will take place In June
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
MoOnIIourh Proportr WIlhd drawn.

The valuable property Of the McCul-
Tough Iron Works at Elkton. Md was
TO be sold at receivers sale on Saturday
at the Court House there. but WAS with
drawn for want of bidders.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
File Casrs for Documentn.

Court Stenogrspher HardestY has re
turned from Kent county. The Levy
Court has put two new 6le cases IN his
oiilcs for the reception OF his court
records.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28

Lobsters. crabs. clans and oysters
received daily at A. h Alnscow's I'll
Market and 712 shi pley SITS. Phone 809,
Evening journal., 1896-04-28

There yin be athletic exercises and
bag pn8ching at John Stannard's gym
nsslum M S11 West Second street,
tonight Admission free
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
TOR aALR.

NOR SALE : WORKMEN's TINE RE-
IT corder. VIII record employees time at the
rate OF 100 per minute. Apply second floor.
No. ll2 French street.
TOR SALE CHEAP-A BRAND NEW
u typewriter, cost 500. Apply second floor
No. ll2 French Street.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
More Situations and More New Students.

Graduates of Goldey College will be
placed this week by the principal In two
Of Wilmington's best business houses.
New students entered the college yester-
day and to-day, and others are expected.
The instruction is individual, not in
classes New students ind this a good
time to begin.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
ATLANTIC oIrY. N. j.
GAN MARCOS HOTEL,
NOW OPEN.
Pacific and Massachusetts, Avenues,
ATLANTIC CTrv N
ATLANTIO CITY- n

After thorough housecleaning and renova-
tiOn has been reopened tor the winter under
the personal supervision of Mrs. Annie Grubb,
formerly proprietress of the Kenilworth
Inn.
Steam Heat. Hydraulic Elevator, sun Par
lor. Baths, all conveniences. Write for rates
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
LOST AND FOUND,
BUSINESS OPPORrUNIr1Es.

DOR SALE-STOCK AND FIXTURES OF
IL grocery store on west side; good location;
doing good business; rent low. Address
A. B O.. this office.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28

II HOEGELSBERGER. NJ. D.,
LIZ e18 MARKET STREET,
Made THE EYE his SPECIAL STUDY
In the Universities of Vienna, Austria, and
New York City, in the Philadelphia Poly
clinic and Wills Eye Hospital.
BE EXAMINES EYES FREE and guGrAn-
teee satisfaction.
GOLD GLASSES, $500.
STEEL GLASSES. so CENTS.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28
BusINMss CARDS
MACHINES.

CEWING MACHINES.
Wheeler & Wilson, $500. The Singer. $500.
Domestic, $500, Standard, S25OO,
HOUSE hold, $3.50. Other makes at SIG, SIS, $50.
Oak or walnut. Ten years guarantee.
Sold at 81. 90 per week
Second hand machines at $500 up. Re-
pairing, so cents.
]. II. O'DONALD.
No. I2 East Seventh Street, wilm ngton, Del.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28

20 TO THE WILMINGTON PHOTO.
VI Company's new gallery. Finest IN city.
Great reduction In prices. 4O71f Market
street. above Fourth.
Evening journal., 1896-04-28

SOCIAL. GnTFNTTTcr

i should want to discuss the
potency Of TEN DOLLARS he
would need to test Its power on our
Mems Suits. constant study in
our Clothing business is how
70 raise the power Of ten dollars in
Mitasss the Mems Suits at TEN
You'll e1oiaim mighty ten
SlscK Clay Diagonal Suits,
Sack or Cutaway ay...............61O
Black and Blue Diagonal
Worsted Suits. ..........sIO
Coiored Clay Diagonal suits
mot TOO light In weight.
Pin check Worsteu Suits. ..RIO
sI5i black and Blue Rough Oheviot
scotch Homespun Suits.
Cashmere and Worsted Suits
~ many styles. ....................S1O
Other points of strength are the
ssuits sIl for IS, 50. 81, $3.50. IS, 80, sl2.
The. Young Men, the critical men
unite IN telling US unsolicited that
the Ideal stock Of popular price
clothes is here.
Store open evenings.
strictly one price and II dIssatis-
neo with your purchase we will re-
turn Your money.
NEW YORK
CLOTHING HOUSE.
slo MARKET STREET.
MAX. EPHRAM, Proprietor.