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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-05-09

Mol did not wait to see il she stayed
or not. / noticed that the lights were
not burning-indeed, l had seen Mrs.
I4ovel.~e go acros the rond towards the
M~auleyerers' house about half IN hour
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-05-09

"Ohl Anthony keeps a revolver by him
at night" said Laura, confidently.
Burglars are generally very near
Shots" answered Mrs. Bob. Anyway,
remember what I say. l wear mine all
day, and | push them between the mat
tresses ut night. Well, you may laugh,
but it's true-I do really"
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-05-09

Did your" somebody asked.
"Yes. I was standing In the window
watching the lamplighter light the lamps
lit was barely dark. And l saw Alice
Mauleverer cross the road Just here and
go into the corner-house. She opened the
door and went mas she always does"
"Dit:. you see her leavei" her mother in
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-05-09

Mrs. Lovelace!" Julia exclaimed.
Yes. That is why ! sent for YOU. 1t
is to know if you can help us-if you really
saw the woman. if you can describe her
CT give us the least clue by which we eau
trace her."
julia shook her head. 81 could only
tell you that l thought saw Miss Alice
Maltleyerer-I could not describe the wo-
man more closely than TINT" she said.
why don't you ask Clark? He spoke to
her-and must have seen her better than
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-05-09

However. the following day it tran
spIred That Miss Alice Maulevsrer had
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
MRS. MARY f. LEASE.

would deal largely in sensationalism.
but her theme and its exposition were
far removed from anything of that
nature. Many noted diyines have
spoken to Wichita audiences, but none
Of them was accorded such an enthu-
siastic reception as Mrs. Lease. 1t
is predicted that her fame as a pulpit
orator will far exceed what she has
achieved as a reformer.
Mrs. Lease took for her text Mark tx,
27: But Jesus took him by the hand
and lifted him up; and he arose.
1t was an effort which indicates the
versatility of it's author. The accom-
panying picture is one of Mrs. Lease
taken just before her entrance into
the pulpit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
BUTLER AND FUSION.

For some time it has been apparent
that a section of the silver standard
element Of the Democratic party has
been anxious for fusion with the
Populists and here we have direct news
of the formal overture. What viii be-
come Of the effort to close a bargain
is vet TO be seen. The result is at the
imperial viii Of Senator Butler. Lead
ing' Democrats are at his feet, asking
for terms. Will he trade with them,
throwing the Republicans overheard,
or will he scornfuliy put them aside?
Ii all waits his pleasure. This paper
has said, more than once, that, having
sold out the Democrats, he will be just
as quick to sell out the Republicans
when it suits his purpose. No consId-
Grafton Of good faith binds him. III he
thinks he has sucked the Republican
lemon dry he will not hesitate 10 throw
1t away. He may or may not think the
time now ripe for deal with the Dem-
oerats. Statesyille Landmark.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
GUTHRIE GROWS MAGNANlMous

GUTHRIE GROWS MAGNANlMOUS
Offers to Lend Democrats the Use of
Judge Clark.
Major w A. Guthrie was interviewed
by the Caucasian Tuesday as to what
truth there is in the report about
Senator Butler and Messrs. Smith and
PEBBLES agreeing to form combine
ton of Populists and Democrats, and
to make a State ticket with Judge
Clark at the head of it as the nominee
for Governor?
absolutely none, so far as the nomi-
nation of Judge Clark or any particu-
lar person is concerned" he said.
"As for the nomination of Judge
Clark to lead the Populists and the
combined silver forces, that is a mere
fiction of the Observers imagination.
The fact is, as intelligent people all
over the State well understand, the
Democrats, or at least a strong ele-
ment of that party, have been mad
with Judge Clark ever since we Popu-
lists and the Republicans at the last
election helped them to elect Judge
Clark to another full term of eight
years on the Supreme court bench
without opposition, and the Democrats
only want chance to ayenge their
chagrin over that result. But we have
already provided for Judge Clark as q
Supreme court judge for a good long
time ahead in the future thanks for
Democratic help, and Judge Clark is
too good man for us to give the gold
bug Democrats a chance, in this year
of grace, to vote against,
'The Democrats having put up Judge
Clark at the last election as their
beau ideal of judge, and we Popnlists
and Republicans too having voted for
Judge Clark and helped to elect him,
now, since Judge Clark owes his posi-
ton to all parties alike, if he chooses
to spend his winter vacation in Mexico
and write for the press things which
all silver men ought to know and gold
bugs try to suppress, of course we
shall expect Judge Clark during his
summer vacation this year, along dur
ing the hot summer days when he has
leisure time to spare, and wants mental
recreation apart from hearing argu
ment and writing judicial opinions on
dry questions of law before the court,
to give the press a few more letters of
the same sort, in order to give "Junius"
and other gold bug correspondents of
the Charlotte Observer the exquisite
pleasure of hurting invective criticism
at him. 1t would be ungracious in the
Judge to withhold at least that much
pleasure from the gold bug Democrats
who voted for and supported him for
his place on the Supreme court bench
at the last election.
IF our Democratic friends will just
exercise a little patience and quit
some of their everlasting wrong guess
ing about what the Populists are doing
or are going to do, we will show them,
in due time, how the silver forces in
North Carolina are going to get to-
gether and put up a straight Populist
nominee for Governor, and along with
him the best State ticket altogether
which has been seen in North Carolina
for many a year"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
A HOUSEHOLD TREASURE.

ID. w. Fuller, of Canajoharie, N. Y,
says that he always keeps DR.. Kings
New Discovery in the house, and his
family has always found the very best
results follow its use: that ne would
not be without it. procurable, G. 4.
Dykeman, Druggist, Catskil. N. Y,
says that DIR. Kings New Discovery is
undoubtedly the best Cough remedy;
that he has used it in his family for
eight years, and it has never failed to
do all that is claimed for it. Why not
try remedy SO long tried and tested ?
Trial bottle free at John y. Maclsae's.
Drug Store Regular size soc. ard 81.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
THE GREATEST or THE ACE.

Mr.. +. II. ArendeH, Of the Raleigh
News and Observer, whose splendid
newspaper ability was made manifest
through the recent Cotton Milf edi-
ton Of the above paper, which was
under his special supervision, is in the
city, looking up the tobacco interests
OF our community with the view OF
presenting them to the public through
the great Tobacco edition" that the
News and Observer has now under
way. and which will be the greatest
industrial paper of the age. Goldsboro
should take hold of this opportunity
with generous hand, and we are sure
our business men will do so.--Golds-
boro Argus.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
THE TRUE WIFE.

Flowers spring to blossom where she
walks
The careful ways of duty;
Our hard. stiff lines of life with her
Are flowing curves of beauty.
O1nr homes are eheerier for her sake,
our door-yards brighter blooming,
And all about the social air
Is sweeter for her coming.
Unspolzen homilies of peace
Her daily life is preaching;
The still refreshment of the dew
Is her unconscious teaching.
And never tenderer hand than hers
Unknits the brow of ailing;
Her garments to the sick mans ear
Have music in their trailing.
Her presence lends its warmth and
health
To all who come before 1T.
If woman lost us Eden, such
As she alone restore it.
j. G. WHITTIER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
STATE NEWS.

There was a light fall Of snow at
Edenton Tuesday.
Goldsboro viii have a Baby Show
next Monday afternoon.
Mr. w. b. Jordan, who was for many
years travelling agent for the Whining
ton Star, is dead
1T is believed that Governor Morton
has several persons in this State TO see
if some support for him as a Presiden-
tial candidate cannot be secured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
MRS. LEASE TURNS PREACHER.
The Noted Woman Reformer Talks
About the Love of Jesus.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Lease, the noted
Kansas woman, has turned from the
paths of politics to the field of religion.
She made her debut as a preacher in
Wichita, Kans., last Sunday, and if a
crowded church is any indication of
success she has every reason to be
gratified with her new vocation. The
Central Church of Christ, one of the
largest in the city, was crowded to the
limit of its capacity to hear her, and
many thousands were turned away.
1T had been expected that Mrs. Lease
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
DEMoCRACY's DUTY.

Let the Democratic party do it's sim
pie duty at Chicago, put up man
pledged not to stand in the way of the
will of the people, and it viii simply
proclaim the truth Of history, that it
stands for human rights and human
freedom" and the people will rally to
its standard with the shout of victory
on their lips, and the fire OF patriotism
ID their hearts. Asheyille Citizen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
BucKLEN's ARNIcA sALvE.

The Best SaIve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price rs cents per box For Sale
by John Y MacRae.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
THAT
THAT
WONDERFUL REMEDY.
RANDLEaAE, N. G., Feb. 8, '96.
Rev. A. L. Mendenhall says:
w. H. KING III CO.,
Raleigh. N. G.

Rev. A. L. Mendenhall says:
Mrs Joe Person.
Madam; 1t gives me great pleasure
to ties ify TO the merits of your wonder
full remedy When ! decided to give
your remedy trial, my leg was badly
liberated from the effects of the fever.
1t had baffied the skill OF many eminent
physicians, was very much swollen, and
had two running sores, with holes to the
bone. | could wear no other than low
quartered shoes, and suffered very acute
pain. This was in 1884 at Toisnot, Will
aon county, N. c., and soon after taking
the remedy my leg was entirely cured
and has remained perfectly we'll ever
since. Very respectfully,
Rev. q. L. Mendenhall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
THE LARGESTST0CK IN THE STATE

Writing papers, envelopes. box papers,
legal cap papers, TO Is cap paper, pen and
pencll tablets, note books, mucilage, inks,
ink stands mucilage stands, &C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
HEADQUARTERS FOR
OFFICE SUPPLIES.

You will certainly save money by placing
your orders with us Duplicating machines,
monographs, photographs, Typewritcrs,
&C, &C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
UP-TO-DATE
SPECIAL TIES

We can furnish you with anything I'm the
stationery line, copying presses, copying
books copying press stands
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
DO NOT DO THIS.

DO not be induced 10 buy any other
if you have made up your mind TO
take Hoods Sarsaparilla. Remember
that Hoods Sarsaparilla cures when
all others fail DO not give up in des-
pair because other medicines have fail
ed to help you Take Hoods Sarsapar-
lila faithfully and you may reasonably
expect to be cured.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable,
carefully prepared from the best IN
gradients. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
Labor Saving Devices

Letter files invoice files, hleing cases.
hleing cabinets, pigeon-hOle cabinets, docu-
ment hles, document envelopes, letter base
kets, waste paper baskets, letter scales.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
TIE BEST
SPRING MEDICINE

Is SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR. Don't
forget to take it. Now is the time you
need it most to wake up your Liver. A
sluggish Liver brings on Malaria, Fever
and Ague, Rheumatism, and many other
ills which shatter the constitution and
wreck health. Don't forget the word
REGULATOR. 1t is SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR you want. The word REG
ULATOR distinguishes it from all other
remedies. And, besides this, SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR is a Regulator of the
Liver, keeps it properly at work, that your
system may be kept in good condition.
FOR THE BLOOD take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR. 1t is the best blood
purifier and corrector. Try it and note
he difference. Look for the RED z
on every package. You wont find it on
any other medicine, and there IS no other
Liver remedy like SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR -the Kingof Liver Remedies.
Be sure you get it.
j. III. ZeiIin & Co, Philadelphia, Pa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
WE MAKE A SPECIALITY OF
OFFICE SUPPLIES.

Sealing wax, check protectors, eyelet ma.
chimes, paper fasteners, gum labels, string
tags shipping tags, bill books, bankers
cases, pass cases, letter baskets
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
Peerless
Potatoes.

By carload, from Northwestern New York,
The largest, best and cheapest and best Irish
Potatoes ever seen here at this season of the
year, and the most economical and whole
some diet to be had. We give sixty pounds
to the bushel. Two and a half bushels nearly
fills 3-bushel barrel. Put up in strong baga
of I50 pounds each. Call early and get q
supply for the winter.
JONES & POWELL.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-27
Leaders in Low Prices

Engraving, enclosing and stamping, we'd
ding invitations, at home cards, visiting
cards, sc.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-29
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.


New York, Sept. 2S.--(Special)--A decided
ly better feeling prevailed in the cotton
market this morning. 1t was not only the
greater strength in Liverpool which caused
this the adviees from all parts of the cot
ton belt continue to be very gloomy as to
the out turn of the crop. There is practical
ly unanimity in the assurance that the
crop will be all picked by October 10, a thing
never before known.
January opened IA points higher, at 1886.
There were heavy realization sales, and
some half-hearted efforts on the part Of
German bears to hammer the market, but
they could not get January below S.32 and it
quickly rallied and sold up to S.SS. The
close was steady with January at S.35@S.36.
After the close prices were points higher.
The immediate future of the market is
largely question of receipts, but We do
not expect any material decline, while a
material advance would surprise no body.
We advise farmers to hold their cotton.
RIORDAN & CO.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-29

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 2S-The first fifteen
minutes of today's session of the wheat
market afforded the bears on grain a little
consolation, but afterward there was no
solace whatever in the situation. The first
symptom of strength scared the shorts and
buying of all classes and description became
the feature. December wheat opened from
655s TO 65ssc, advanced to &c. closing at 67$4c,
1Ssc higher than Saturday. Cash wheat was
strong and Zee higher.
Corn-Trading in this grain was restricted
in volume and the transactions bore no
marks of significance. The tone was similar
to that noted in wheat and was derived
from that grain. May corn opened at 25ssc
sold between rs and 259sGt2534c, closing at
25ssc, &c higher than Saturday. Cash corn
was firm and &c higher.
Oats were affected by the movement Of
wheat and corn prices An easy opening was
succeeded by some steadinesS and even
6rmness. Business was quiet and the mar
l1et lacked energy. May oats closed 1sc
higher than Saturday. Cash oats were firm
but prices were unchanged,
Provisions were influenced to a large eX-
tent by grain. Local spectators availed
themselves of the strength in wheat to bid
prices up. Opening trading was with an
easy feeling, but later better prices were
established. AT the close January pork was
DC under Saturday, January lard 21a15c
higher and January ribs a shade lower
Leading futures ranged as follows:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-29
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, Sept. 2S.-12:SO p. m.--Cottor
business moderate, and prices steady
American middling, 4 1l-16d: sales, 5000 bales
Of which 400 We're American; for specula
ton and export 500 bales; receipts, TO- 00(
bales, of which $500 were American. Futures
opened quiet; demand moderate. September
4 3l-64Q4 38-64d; September and October.
32-6iet4 33-64d; October and November
2f-6fggA 2S-64Gt4 29-64lJ4 30-64d; November and
December, 25-6i04 26-64lI4 27-6i34 2S-G46i
= sd: December and January 2l-ad9fd
26-64Q4 27-64q4 8-6id January and February
zi-o4a4 25-6ial z5-6iQi 2f-649,4 26-s4a -
ruary and March, 25-64Gf4 26-Gld: March
and April, 24-64Q4 25-646l4 26-64d April and
May a, 2!-6id he May and June, 26-6id; June
ana July, 2S-6id. Futures were quiet al
the advance. Tenders at todays clearings.
1900 bales new dockets.
Liverpool, Sept 2S.-12:45 D. m.-American
spot srades 1-32d higher; American middIing
fair, lid; good middlng, 13-16d:- mid,
ding, 2S-32d low middling, 49sd; good ordi-
nary, Fed; ordinary, 5-16d
Liverpool, Sept. 2S.-4 p. m.--Cotton fu-
lures closed very steady. September, 4 1861
"a io-64d; September and October 34-Gim
4 35-64d sellers; October and November.
3l-64Q4 32-64d buyers; November and De-
uary; 2S-64d; January and February,
2S-6id sellers; February and March, 4 29-64d
buyers; March and April, 4 2S-64G14 29-64d sell
lers April and May, 2S-64GJ4 29-64d buyers
May and June, 29-64d sellers; June and
July, Z9-6iQ4 30-64d sellers. -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-29
MARKETS-LOCAL AND GENERAL
WHOLESALE PRICES.

| Bacon strips, $3.50.
Bulk meats, $3.50; plates, sS.I5; clear
Hams, 14-pound average, S1zQ11lac.
GritS, per sack, $1.10.
Cheese, ~ to 1215c.
$500.
Corn Ineai-cream. 75c per sack; straight,
66c per sack.
..Salt-15O pounds, Virginia, white sacks,
7Oc; jute sacks, Csc.
,syrup-Fancy new crop. soc; other grades.
Is to 25c.
Lard-Fancy leaf, 4kc; refined tierces, 40
Acc; smaller packages the usual differenees.
Sugar-Granlated, soc; cut-loaf, 6Ac;
fancy yellow clarified 47sc
Green coffee. 16lA to zoe; Arbuckles, $500.
Fruits and Produce.
Cabhages-Home grown, 1$c.
Lemons-S4. 500 500 per box.
Onions-Pers pound, 115c.
irish potatoes-New crop, $3.50 straight
per barrel.
yinegar-Apple, 10 to 12c per gallon.
tButter-Country, 12l2Q2oc per pound;
choice creamery 221sc.
Eggs, 15c.
.Poultry-Large friers. 15c; small to me-
dinm, Sq12lac; cocks, 15c; hens, 1Sa2Oc.
Peaches-Per crate, S10Ga2.00.
Grapes-Niagara, $1.75 per crate.
Pears-Georgia LeConte, $3.50 per bar
rel; kieffe, $3.50 per barrel
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-29

Age-Herald.
1t always affords a public journal
Measure to testify to merit where it is
deserved. 1t is therefore with pleasure
and pardonable pride that the Age-Her-
aid ions with it's brethren of the press in
testifying to the merit, skill and RELIABLE
ity of DIR. o. T. Dozier, Principal of the
Southern Medical Dispensary of this city.
Dr. Dozier has resided for many years in
Birmingham, and each successive year
has added to his reputation, to his USE
fitness and to the esteem in which he is
held by our best citizens. His long rec
ord and approved abilities entitle him
to the proud distinction of standing at
''the head of his profession"
DAILY News. Birmingham
DR.. Dozier, the head OF the institution,
is a physician and surgeon of education,
skill and experience, a man of culture and
high literary attachments and a gentle
man respected by all who know him. He
can be relied on in all matters pertaining
to his profession. The News commends
him most cordially to all those in need of
his services.
Bessemer Weekly.
There is probably not q more highly
educated physician in this section than
DR.. o. T. Dozier. He is specialist of
many years experience and successful
practice. He Is noted for his thorough
mastery of the details and intricacies of
his profession, and for unusua, scientific
attachments
(Masonic Guida.)
DR. Dozier can be relied upon to treat
diseases in the most successful manner.
and he Is known all over the south.
Labor Advocate)
DR.. Dozier bears tine reputation OF be.
ing one of the most successful pracution-
ers in the south. A personal acquaint-
arce with the principal warrants the La
Dor Advocate in giving the institution the
warmest recommendation to it's every
reader.
Bessemer JournaL)
DR.. Dozier's reputation is brilliant
one. He is a specialist of nearly twenty
years experience in active practice and
;s atrictly reliable and has the confidence
~ the public and Endorsement Of the
press. ., o,a rr.u
We cannot add anything to the reputa-
tion DIR. o. r. Dozier has already ac-
ouired in the line of his profession. but
we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow
that can be relied on to carry out every
nromise he makes to those needing his
services.
(Mountain Home, Talladega.)
The press of Birmingham and all over
Alabama speak in the highest ,terms OF
DIR. Dozier as a physician, surgeon and
gentleman, and we have no hesitancy In
recommending him to those OF our pa
irons who need his serviees
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-29
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Sept 2S.-Cotton futures closed
steady; sales, 49, 800 bales. September and
October, SIS; November, sic; December,
~; January, $50; February, $3.50; March,
S.44; April, S.44; May, S.52; June, sos.
middling gulf 8 11-l6c; middling uplands,
7-16c; gross receipts, 1896 bales; exports to
the continent 3940 bales; Forwarded, 1897
bales; sales, 141 bales, all spinners stock
(actuaD 1909 bales.
Total today: Net receipts, S,475 bales ex-
ports to Great Britain, H. 27 bales; exports
bales.
Total so far this week: Net receipts 81, 1858
bales; exports to Great Britain, "a sos bales
exports to the continent %, 396 bales,
Total since September L: Net receipts.
S06514 bales; exports to Great Britain, 1S9 O3i
bales; exports to France, 1882 bales: ex-
ports to the continent, 111,779 bales.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-29
White Girls Industrial School
of Alabama.

A business education furnished young
women free of cost, except living expenses.
ON the 18th of October. A faculty repre-
senting the best talent in the south is now
being selected. Professions taught which
will make girls independent. We make
teachers, artists, musicians, stenographers
typewriters, telegraphers, bookkeepers
dressmakers and milliners. Other indus.
trial branches will be added A complete
literary course furnished also. Total ex-
penses for the entire session, $50. This in
cludes tuition in all its branches, board,
lights and fuel, laundry and medical bills
and all ordinary text books used in the
school. No incidentals, except q small fee
for use of pianos to pupils taking instru-
mental music, Only SIS required to enter;
balanc e, monthly Each county in the, state
the ages of IA and q at the above named
rates. They must be in good health and
have fair primary education, Pupils in the
different counties desiring the benefits of
this school should make immediate applica-
ton. Prospectus furnished on application
IL. G. REYNOLDS,
S-2S-tf Acting President.