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The evening times., 1896-08-14
SOME RELIEF IN NEW YORK.
DroI.in In Temperature, hut Yet Eleven
Deaths Since Midnight.

Drop In Temperature. hut Yet Eleven
Deaths Since Midnight.
New York, Aug. 14.-The long promised
and prayerfuiiy-a waited relief from the
death dealing plague OF heat which has be-
set the city for more than a week past
came. in measure. early today, and, slight
as it was, it gave new life to the hope
that the intensity OF the scourge is at an
end.
At O'Clock the thermometer Of the
Weather Bureau marked 72 degrees. It
had fallen degrees since midnight. This
fall followed several showers which oc-
CURED in the carly morning hours.
Since midnight up to 8 o'clock today
eleven prostrations due to heat we're re-
ported. Five sudden deaths were also re-
ported, but whether due to the heat or other
causes no statement was made
At11nciock this morning the thermome-
ter indicated 80 degrees.
Guthrie. Okia., Aug. 14.-After slight
drop OF temperature FOR forty-etght hours,
the hot wave started In with rene wed vigor
yesterday y. andthe temperature reached 1o9
degrees in the shade. There were several
prostrations. but none fatal. Tie city water
supply is short, and lawns and flowers are
burning up and cotton and late corn are
being damasl. :
The evening times., 1896-08-14
OPERATORS ARE DOUBTFUL
Business In Wall Street Depends q pom
Political Deyeloumenta-

Political Developments
New York, Aug 14.-After an average
decline OF about 1-2 per cent the stock
market became firner and prices moved up
all along the line. The market, however.
lacked snap, and the buying was generally
attributed To purchases to cover short con-
tracts ana not to any material Improvements
Ia the situation. The leading ope IA tors are
still beansh, at least In their talk, but
they are not selling the market as freely
as they did few days ago. II is now be-
lieved that the future course of the market
depends principally upon Developments in
the political field
II the chances seem to favor victory for
the advocates OF the gold standard wall
curitieS. but il the radical silver men gain
recruits the reverse will happen.
The numerous failures in the CONNER eial
world " hich are reported from day to day.
however, are keeping conservatives out OF
the market. and the changes In prices which
occur at the board are due nj, ost entirely
to the trading element
This morning this contingent was bull
isbiy incline, and an advance OF IA and
1-2 per cent ensued- Sugar rose Ia,
to 102 7-S; Big -Four, l-2. to 20 1-2::
Burlington and Quincy, La, to SO 3-S;
st. Paul. q. TO 65 1-s: Northwest. IA
TO 90 1-2: Rock Island, SO, to 81 Ia;
Louisville and Nashville. 5-8, to AZ 1-S:
Manhattan. 2 1-2. 10 76 1-2:: Metropolitan
Traction. 1 1-2. to 50; Leather preferred.
1-2. to 40 1-2: Western Union. 1. to II ia.
and Chicago Gas, 7-S, to 52 Ia At IL
O'Clock the market was strong in tone.
Stocks were firm but quiet after IL
O'Clock. Sugar roseto 1O3 s-8and returned
to 102 5-SaT-S. Thisstock was most PROM
inent in the rise. Manhattan was feverish,
falling from IS 1-2 to 75a3.s London
sold few thousand shares OF st. Paul, and
the brokers OF prominent bear bought.
Rumors that the bank statement tomorrow
will be very unfavoraf1le had tendency
to check business and at noon the market
was dull
The evening times., 1896-08-14
ourDooR wAsTE BASKETS.
Receptacles WIN he Establixhed 1
Which tu Dpsnost< Pa NOR

Receptacles WIN BE Establixhed In
Which 10 Depesit Paper.
The Commissioners or the District have
before them proposition 70 establish on
the several streets OF the District a num-
Der of repositories for waste paper, such as
ARE insuse in other cities. and on Monday y
next will give hearing to any one who
asks for permission 10 explain the system.
/. There Is provision in the police regu-
tation forbidding the deposit upon any pub
hc place OF refuse OF any kind, including
paper, but there are violations OF the erdi.
nance by persons who can gevcr be detected.
The ohjec tot this new departure is to hav e
places convenient at intervals for the de-
posit OF paper that would other wise be
thrown upon the thorcughfares, with the
view OF minimizing the nuisance.
There will, without doubt, be test
made OF the splan at an early day, and
at the same time orders will he given for
a strict watch to be kept for violations
or the law. All offendeFs win he made to
ans wer for their derehctions.
When the time arrives FOR the introduc.
tion of the system the sites for receptacles
will I've chosen, first, on Penns yfvania ave.
nue., and the plan will be generally ex.
tended TO other streets and avenues
The evening times., 1896-08-14
N HATES II Huke cnANG.
secret Society opeaniseatoo o sesthrov
Present Chinese Dynarty.

bout Nnne0o Dyu0Nty.
Saa Francisco, Aug. i4.-Accordiag to
local paper, revolutionary society has
bcea Formed ~ China for tie overthrow Of
present dynasty, ana agegss afe now in
this city seekahg financial assistance. They
arc SAID TO have inet with reimbursement
and IN short time they win proceed to
New York
The socety, whichis known as the Hing
Chung Woly," has already gained a firm
footing among the Chinese of Honolulu
and Australia. ard its efnhsaries are now
al work 10 Mexico. Pamphlets issued by the
society have been distributed among the
Chinese in this tdty, in which 1t is chargei
that the emperor is lazy, and leaves the
control OF the empire TO mandafins, who are
treadfBg on the working classes
Il Hang Chang 4s etarged with traitor
Ons conduct in connection with the late
war with Japan. 1t is well known that
the members of the local Chinese colony
entertain a bitter hatred for Ii Hung
Chang, and there are but few who doubt
that lie would be taking great risk with
lsfs tife II ~ yikiftd this city, and TINS ac.
counts, 1T is said, for his announced inten-
lion to return home by way OF V ancouver
The evening times., 1896-08-14
CLEvELANDs VISITORS.
Secretaries Carlisle and Lamont al
Buzxard's Bay,

hzzard's Bay, Mass. Aug. 14.-Ths Pres
ident had two OF his Cabinet officers at
Gray Gables this morning. Secretary Car
Isle came over from Marion on the Mistle-
toe in pouring rainstorin. Mrs. Carlisle
and William Carlisle and family accom-
panied him. An early train brought SEQ
retary OF War Lamont and Dr.. Bryant. Sec
retary Olney, however, was not present,
and is not expected today.
DR.. Bryant will make an extended visit
at Gray Gables. Secretary Lamont will
remain but short time, and will Join his
family at Long Branch. That two OF the
Cabinet should arrive at Gray Gables at
the same time gave rise to the suppostion
that the. President had summoned them
there, but inquiry at the Gables fails to con-
firm this. Secretary Cariisie's family sum
ply called TO pay their respects. and Sec
retary Lamont was expected for q few
days visit. -
There have been no matters discussed In
private between the President and his C.b
met officers, All the visitors, including
the ladies, held informal conversation or
the verandas. Secretary Carlisle will re-
turn to Marion as soon as it ceases rain
ing.
The evening times., 1896-08-14
TOWER MAN TO BLAME.
Collision on Pennsylvania Elevated
Trucks In Jersey City.


Jersey City, N. j.. Aug IA collision
which wrecked Two iocoastives, . passea-
ger and dining car occurred this after
noon on the nHsylvania railroad elevated
tracks at Henderson street and Railroad
avenue.
A New York, susquehanna and Western
Railroad train from Paterson, due at Jer-
sey City at 1880 O'Clock, crashed into
Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive No. 960,
which was going backward, and drawing an
empty Chesapeake and Ohio train to the
Waldo avenue yards
The two locomotives met at a switch
and coilided with terrific force. The pas
sengers in the Susquehanna train were
thrown from their seats. Conductor John
Baxter narrowly escaped being crushed to
DEATH Tine Susquehsnna engine climbed
on the other and its front W as smashed
The front Of engine 965 was pushed six
feet into the dining car Engineer John
Shay ofthe Susquehanna engine, was basly
cut on the head Fireman John Matthe ws
escaped with few bruises
John Beck brakeman. ha his land crush
ed, and was removed to st. Francis Hos
pital. Engineer Albert Chapman and Fire
man John Peterson OF No. 965 escaped in
jury.
The tower man, James Dunn, who had
charge OF the switch, is blamed for the 40
citient
The evening times., 1896-08-14
DIR. YOUNG

Is the Leading specialist in the treatment
OF all Chronic. Nervous, Skin and Blood
Diseases. Catarrh. Asthma, bronchitis.
and all diseases or the Eye. Ear. Nose
and Tbroat promptly and permanently
cured. Structure, Vnricocele and Hydro
ceie cured without cutting or operation
No pain. No detention from business.
a loss OF Inen.ory. loss Of viiaiity- weak
aching backs, the result OF youthful errors
or excuses. pirnples. nervous debility.
lack OF confidence, promptly restored 10
heath, manhood and vigor- Office hours
daily. 10 TO 3; "Wednesday and Saturday
evenings, to s; Sunday, 10 to 12. Con
sultatioB free and invited.
The evening times., 1896-08-14
New Com merciai scheme.

Minister Baker at Managua has informed
the Department OF State that the Costa
Rican and Nicaraguan governments have
each granted to the International North
and South American Transportation and
Express Company. corporation composed
Of citizens Of the United States. authority
TO do business in those countries, and IA
vorable concessions have been made TO en-
courage the enterprise. The object OF the
company is to extend North American trade
Into Central and South American countrieo
The evening times., 1896-08-14
BROOKLYN DRY Dock ACCIDENT.
Court OF Inquiry Met and oreanized
Thlk MorniIlg.

Brooklyn. n. Y. Aug. ls---The court OF
inquiry appointed by Acting Secretary of tho
United States EayystAGeA doc to investigate
tho causes aud fix the responsibility OF the
aoc;dent to dry dock. No. 2. Navy Yard.
Brooklyn, onlast Saturday, net and Organiz-
ed at the Navy Yard todny.
The following are members OF the COURT
Capt Albert Kautz. commanding the Wa
bash at Boston. Commander Edwin Long
necker OF League Island, Civil Engineer
George Mckay OF Port Royal. and Lieut..
George Barnatt OF The Vermont.
Capt. Kautz will likely be named presi
dent OF the court.
The evening times., 1896-08-14
INQUIRY INTO JAMEsoN's RAID.
Parliamentary Committee to Fix
South Africa Co.'S Responsibility.

London. Aug. 1.-THE first meeting of
the parliamentary committee appointed to
Inquire into the connection of the British
South African Company with the raid
made by DR.. Jameson and bis followers
into the Transvaai and other matters con
nefted with the chartered company was
held in one OF the committee rooms OF the
House of Commons this afternoon. 1t was
really meeting OF part OF the committee,
ason' y nine out OF the sixteen members were
present.
Among those in attendance were Sir
william Harcourt. the leader of the oppo-
ation party in the house and Right Hon.
Joseph Chamberlain, secretary OF state fol
the colonies. Right Hon. William L. Jack
son. Conservative member for North Leeds,
was elected chairman. The proceedings Of
today's meeting were merely formal
The evening times., 1896-08-14
Italian Government Arou.ed.

The State Department has not received
from the governor of Louisiana his report
ON the italian lynching, nor is it expected
for some days. 1t appears, however, that
the Italian government is SO far aroused
that Baron Fava has had to terminate his
vacation and Ia now on his way from Bar
Harber to Washington In order to see the
report as early as possible and commence
negotiations to secure redress
The evening times., 1896-08-14
TAILoRs' STRIKE NEARLY ENDED

Leader Schoenfeld, However. Declines
to State Details.
New York. Aug. 14.-Leader Schoen-
field, of the striking taiiors, said foda y that
there wa scheme on foot for an early set
tie:nent OF the strike, but refused to give
out the details Nearly 800 contractors
have signed contracts with the Brother
hood ot Taiiors, and over eighty co-opera-
tive shops have been opened By the strik
ers i-
Off this morning. All Of the contra ctors in
their line OF trade have signed the new
agreement.
The evening times., 1896-08-14
wants the Contract Approved.

The government wants the north eighty
feet OF lot 13, square 624, near the pres
ent site of the Government Printing Office.
for TIE purpose OF building an extension
chase has been made with Thomas B. Kelly
for $3, ,16O. A btll in equity was filed this
morning asking that the contract be ap-
proved. The act authorizing The purchase
was passed on June II last
The evening times., 1896-08-14
Electric Line sued.

john Ebert today brought salt aginst the
Washington, Aiexandria & Mt. vernnn
Electric Railway Company, for $25. 900
damages, for injuries received YIile In the
employ Of the road as a iineman at work on
It's trolley wires ON May IA, last. He was
thrown to the ground by u shock and ne
ceived permanent injuries, be asserts. to
his head and his entire body.
The evening times., 1896-08-14
Local bicycle Dealer A..sgn..

william d 4. .Hadger, the bicycle dealer at
No. 1924 Connecticut avenue north west.
made an assignment this morning to Rn-
dolph W. Bishop. The essets are placed
at 81, b,173.96 in the gross, which sum 10
reduced by estimated shrfAkago In &C.
counts receivable to $3,67S.98. The Ha-
bilities amount to 81 ,8e4.O4
The evening times., 1896-08-14
OfficinI Personals.

Lieut.. a P. Niblack. aide to the sccrc-
tary OF the Navy. has passed his cxam-
inatiou for promotion.
The President has recognized Winfield g.
Bird as vice consul OF Venezuela at Phila-
letuI,ia s-s,~--fs
The evening times., 1896-08-14
Pettttons in Lunacy.

Petitions lin ..lunacy were filed in the
equity court this morning in the following
cases: Julia A. Cafes. Oscar n. Reeves,
Abbie Paul, John Crawford, John 7. War
ner, Charles Moreiand, Frank Bowman,
Mary Campbell and Nancy jenkins.
The evening times., 1896-08-14
REPORTS OF RoBBERrEs.
Four Cases Occurred Within the Last

Four Cases Occurred Within the Last
Twenty -four Hours.
Four robbery reports were made to the
police today. They wee as follows:
Miss B. L. Vandewetter. No. 1414 O
street northwest. had stolen bicycle
lamp from off her wheel yesterday while II
stood In front OF her door
Mrs. Mary O'Donnell. No. BOA Second street
northwest, was relieved last Tuesday oil
tings.
Mrs. 8. E. Adnnis. No. 14O2 L street
northwest, had stolen from her house a
gold stick pin with diamond settings.
The evening times., 1896-08-14
Texas PopuI,.t. for bryan.

Dallas, Tex. Aug. 14,-At meeting Of
the Popuiist State campaign committee
yesterday 1t was determined that they he
present at the DepQeratic State convention
at Fort Worth nsxtif tuesday and propose q
fusion on the PresaRntial electoral ticket,
the Democrats taking eight and the Populists
seven.
The evening times., 1896-08-14
TREATMENT
FREE.
No Other Charge Than a
Mere Nomisaa Sum
to Cover Cost OF
Medicines.

Anybody, rich or POOR, applying In per-
s0Dut DR.. Young private SAINT No.
200 Fourteenth street northwest. before
September /, will be treated uDtilcHredrre
OF charge. The only fee required in any
case is a tnerebOninal sum TO cover actual
cost OF medicines used
The evening times., 1896-08-14
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses 10 marry were issued today to
the following: William Hendrie Currie. OF
New York city. and Clara Florence Norton:
Joseph simms and Mary Wright, both OF
Prince George county, Nd: Jacob B. Davis
and Sallie A. Martin. Of Danville, Va.
The evening times., 1896-08-14
$500 To Atlantic City and Re- $500
furn via PeunsYlYauia Raflrnnd

Saturdays. August 18th and 22d, special
excursions to Atlantic City via Delaware
Bridge route. through In each direction
without change OF cars. at rate Of 50 90.
Special train will leave Washington 1t
l1.00 q. M, returning leave Atlantic City
Sunday at 600 p. m. au11 -4t.em
The finest, the best boards. only 81
per 100 feet. II y0u want common boards,
15c. per 100 feet. Frank Libbey & Co.,
9Th and N. 7. ave.
The evening times., 1896-08-14
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by Seymour Bros. bank
ers and brokers. members of New
York Stock Exchange. Washtngtou
office, Rooms and Ga, Sun Building.
j. A. Breen. manager.
The evening times., 1896-08-14

will continue in the interior OF the South
ern States and over the Ohio valley, with
high temperature.
The following heavy precipitation lin
inches, was reported:
During the past twenty-four hours
Washington city. 1.90; Pittsburg. 2.3O;
Des Moines. 1.22. Jtbnstown. Pa. 2.Is
The evening times., 1896-08-14
WANTS TO SELL THE TRUNKS.
We're Left at cobb's Hotel for Un-
paid Board Bills.

Albert T. Coumbe today brought suit,
as assignee OF william Ayre, jr., owner Of
Cobb's Hotel, for decree directing him
to sell q Dumber OF trunks held there as
collateral for hoard bills. e. H. Thomas
filed the paper as Mr.. Coumbe's attorney.
The trunks belong to Helen Harcourt.
c. s. Williams, Frankie Petersen, Connie
Constantine, Charles Maynard and r. A.
Rely The bills for which they are held
range from $11.68 to 44S.
The evening times., 1896-08-14
RS M Of hdRrs' Mu
Walier Swain ln'Jzd Charged
With Forgery.
WRECK OF HIS FORMER SELF

Once sharp Intellect Impaired by the
Use OF Morphine. whsch He First
Hsgan to Take while Up IN the
Cold Regions OF the North-His
Thrilling Experience.
The evening times., 1896-08-14

Read ston's really wonderful shoe an
iounceinent today.
The evening times., 1896-08-14

Read stoIrs rszny wonderful shoe an
today.
The evening times., 1896-08-14

Flooring $3.50 pcr lUu reef. an one
width. F. Lh6ey q Co. ath andE Z. ava.
The evening times., 1896-08-14

Sl.2S To Baltimore ana Re 91.96
turn via Pennsylvanta Aailroad.
Tickets wni be SOLD saturday and sun
day, August 10 sad 10, and win b valid
for return passage uueil Moadsy. August
~ Good on Say tsain- a1l lt-6,en
The evening times., 1896-08-14
Condition OF cine water

High and low tides are officially recorded
ut the Navy Yard today as follows:
high. Low.
$40 a. m. 11:34 a. m,
5:57, p. M. ts-s'ssis ID m,
Temperature aud condition or the water
at 9 a. No.: Great Fails-Temperature, 81:
condition. SO. Receiving reservoir-Tem-
perature. ST; condit ion at north connection.
SO; condition at south connection. 36. Dis
tributing reservoir-Temperature. Sc: con
dition at influent gatehouse, SO; effluent
gatehouse, SO.
Schedule TOR Street Light;ns.
Gas lamps lighted at 200 p. m; extin-
guished At 4:33 a. B
Naphtha lamps lighted at 7:5o p m; ex-
tnguished at A:33 q. m.:
Incaudescent and eaectac lamps lighted
at7:46 p. m; exiting guished at AIT a. m.
The evening times., 1896-08-14

Read ston's really wonderful shoe on.
nouncement todnE
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-10
THE CITY JAIL.
Report OF Its Condition Made by the Com
mission.

Report OF Its Condition Made by the Com.
mission.
In the October term of the hastings
coura o commission composed OF the fol-
lowing gentlemen, A. M. Nelson, Luz
cian II. Cooke and DR.. Leigh Buckner,
was appointed for the purpose of msk-
ing o thorough inspection of the isil
once every four month";. They made q
careful inspection Wednesday.
They found the jail in fairly good
condition az to repairs. but recommended
that 1t be white washed. They seemed
to think that the food was wholesome
and sufficient. They recommended that
separate apartments be prepared for
tho hardened criminals who are confined
In tho jall, and for the young boys who
have committed petty %offenses, perhaps
for tho frst time. They think thst the
association of the younger criminals
with older ones is no. calculated 10 be
beneficial to the former from g moral
stand point.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-10
Partnership Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between 8. Griffin and VIM. a. Glasgow,
Jr, as attornsys-at-law, Is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. S. Griffin
will continue tina practice Of law in
Bedford City and Roanoke. With ofaces
in Masonic building, Bedford City, and
sixth floor Terry building, Roanoke.
VIM. A. Glasgow. Je., has this day
entered into partnership with T. II.
Cooke under the firm name OF Cooke &.
Glasgow, and VIII continue the practice
with offices in Terry building, Roaroke.
January l, 1895. l3u
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-10
oFFIoEs WILL NOT BE nrMoyEp.

Major Candle Reply to tho Lynchbury
Communication.
The %Lynchhurg News OF yesterday
had the following:
General Manager Sands, of the Nor
folk and Western railroad, has written
q reply TO the letter sent him by #.
d. Davis, president Of the city council,
and George p. Watkins, president of
the Lynchburg board of trade. It will
be remembered that this letter was
written TO General Manager Sands Inn.
medtately after the destructive fire in
Roanoke, asking IL o proposition, &C.
compsnfed by Inducements, to move
the general offices to Lynchburg,
would be considered. Major Sands
reply is as follcws:
''RoANoKE, Va, January z. 1896.
NJ Thomas ID. Davis. president cisy
council, Mr.. Geo. p. Watkins, presi-
dent board OF trade, Lynohburg, Va. :
Dear Strs-Your letter Of January
4th was duly received, bus owing to our
disarrangemens due to getting settled
down afser the 6re, I have not been able
to reply before this.
~ thank you very heartily indeed for
your sympathy In our disaster. and ap-
preciate very cordially your invitation
TO locate our chief Virginia office at
~Lynchburg. !.
Immediately upon the destruction of
our Office here we determined to rebuild
Q larger and more suitable building for
our uses, practically upon the original
site. and architects have been set 10
work upon the plans, and we hope, In
the very near future, to undertake the
work vigorously and get into our new
qusrters in this city AZ early as prac.
ticable. 1 have advised tho receivers OF
The receipt OF your letter, and while
they appreciate the courtesy and good
will OF LYnchourg. at the same time
tney are not prepared to consider a
change Of location for the general
offices.
yours very truly,
Jos H. SANDS.
General Manager"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-10
RAILROAD Y. III. C. A.

The total pnid membership Septem-
Der 1, 1895, was l64. now 256.
The departments work is In q very en-
couraging condition ct present.
The religious work and sick vista
ton committeeman are earnestly at
work.
The regular prayer meeting ct West
End building will be omitted to.night, in
view of revival meetings at st. James
Church.
At the East End rouni house to-day
noon Rev. DR.. Carson will address q
meeting for men. His subjecs will be-
Can d Railroad Man + Q a Ohristisn?"
All railroad men are invited TO meet
with us. Service begins at lI:20.
The meeting on next Sunday after.
noon will be- for men only. We can
assure every man who contem plates
coming 9 hearty welcome and the
pleasure of listening to On excellent
gospel address by Rev. Ira w. Kimmel.
His subject will be, "If Not. Why Not?"
Meet with US promptly at $3.50 p. IN.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-10
An Important Announcements.

In order to meet an increasing de-
mand for cheap buggies. and to give our
people an opportunity to spend their
money with home industries, in plRos of
sending North to fill the Golfers of
Northern manufacturers. we have de-
,cided to build q special grade buggy,
which we will sell st the remarkably
low figure of $55 90. We invite all those
interested TO call and examine this
buggy before purchasing elsewhere and
give US q chance to convince you that
WE can save you money. Why send
North for bug9ies whom you car buy
better goods manufactured at home, for
less money. Yours respectfully,
VIRGINIA CARRIAGE Co.,
No. 33s Salem ave., g. w.
Telephone No. 9S. ct
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-10
Hayth's Hotel Removal, Finoastie. v,

Hayth's Hotel Removal, Finoastle, Va.
HAVING recently added to our prop
erty q large new dining hall. twenty
bed rooms and q large, light and con-
venient sample room for commercial
men, we have moved from the Western
Hotel and are heada aartered ct the
Hsyth House, on Roanoke street, Just
below Houseman'a store, whsre we are
better prepared than ever to wait on
the public. Capacity, one hundred.
ks:es ~reasonable. Coed livery and feed
stable in connection with hotel.
; Thanking our friends for patronage in
the past and collecting a continuance of
the same in tho future.
Most respectfully.
BOWER HAYTH,
1889 Owner and Proprietor.