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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
BOWLER'S SUCCESSOR
RODENT ,. TRAcEwELL TO DE
COMPTROLLER OF TREASURY.
He Halls From Indiana, But II Ma
tive Of Enthusiastically Re-
cess Appointment signed by the
President.
President.

WASHINGTON, July 2s.-The President
has decided TO appoint Hon. Robert J.
Tracewell. Of Indiana. Comptroller OF the
Treasury. Realizing the important ques-
tions coming UP for decision In the
Comptroler's Office. he has been giving
the matter considerable attention. ana
finally concluded to give the place TO
Mr.. Tracewell. The appointment. 1t is
said at the White House. is entirely
one OF merit, Mr.. Tracewell being Sc
lected because of hts fine legal attain
ments. The position has been vacant
since the retirement OF Comptroller
Bowler, on the 1st instant.
Mr.. Tracewell Is a native OF Virginia,
but In early life moved with his parents
TO Indiana, where he has since resided.
He was a representative in the Fifty
fourth Congress from the Third District
OF his State, and is IS years OF age.
The recess appointment of Hon. r. V.
Powderly as Commissoner-Genera OF
immigration was signed by the President
this afternoon. Mr.. Powderly's nominal
ton failed in the Senate. owing to oppo-
sition to him on the part OF labor or
ganizations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
MILITARY POST IN ALASKA.
One Desired By Commercial Inter-
csts-v0lunteers Coming Forward.


WASHINGTON, July 8-The Secretary
OF War is considering proposition that
mas been made TO him 10 establish a mill
tary post In Alaska. At present the
government has 10 troops In that vast
territory, and in view Of the heavy immi-
grafton now going on. and the possible
danger TO life and property from lawless
characters. he has been urged to create
an Alaskan military post. The CONNER
cial interests In this Territory are at the
bottom OF the movement, and have re-
quested that a company OF infantry and
Gatling-gun brigade be located at
post 10 be named Fort AIger." near the
boundary line, about 80 miles west OF
the Klondike and 400 miles above the
mouth Of the Yukon river. This body OF
troops is asked for TO support the civil
authorities in the administration Of law
and for the protection OF wasted rights.
II was suggested that the troops be
marched over the Dyea overland route
10 the post which will be erected for the
government. but this will be impossible
in view of the fact that the British law.
like our own. would not permit the
passage Of foreign troops over British
territory without special permission.
Therefore the troops will be carried up
the Yukon in steamer IL the govern
ment consents 10 establish the post
There is some doubt Of the power OF
the President TO establish post as pro-
posed without congressional AUTHORIZE
ton. and that aspect Of the question mas
been brought TO the attention OF the Al
torney- General for an opinion. An early
decision must be reached IL the troops
are TO be sent TO the new post this sea-
son. Meanwhile volunteers for service In
Alaska are already coming forward. This
morning Secretary Alger received "a tele-
gram from Captain W. x. Abercrombie,
of the Second Infantry. dated az Fort
Harrison. Mont, rendering his services
with those OF sixty picked men OF his
regiment. for duty IN Alaska. and ex-
pressing a desire 10 report personally 10
Secretary Alger.
REGULAR DETAIL DECIDED ON.
The President and Secretary Alger have
decided to detail an army Jfiicer and
company OF soldiers from the reguldr
army for service in Alaska. The mat
ter is as yet I'm very indefinite shape. but
the details Will be arranged as soon as
possible. in order that the soldiers may
get into the vicinity OF the gold country
before navigation closes on the Yukon
river. They viii be sent 10 their desti-
nation via the Yukon river route. and the
offer OF one OF the shipping companies
on the Pacific coast to transport the men
and their baggage and stores will prob
ably be accepted.
The exact location OF the camp or post
has not yet been determined on, but 1t
Is expected to be at Circle City.
An army officer now In the field and
who had had experience in such matters,
has been invited 10 take charge Of the
company, and an answer Is expected
from him soon. The detail Of the men
who will go will be made from enc OF
the posts I'm the West, but which one IS
az vet unsettled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
COL. BRAD1's APPOINTMENT.
Difference of Opinion ms to when
He VIII Take Charge.

The appointment of Colonel Brady 10
the Office Of Collector Of Internal ReVe-
nue. for this district is causing no little
speculation around the custOms-house,
and in political circles generally. III Is
rumored among Mr.. Ryan iIlehds tndt
the appointment was made and confirmed
with The understanding that the Colonel
would not qualify until Mr. Ryan had
served out a full term of four years from
the time Of the confirmation or ms APP
pofntment by the Senate In 1893. FRIENDS
of Colonel Brady. however, are warranty
for the assertion that he Is under no
such obligation. and may take charge of
his office at any time he pleases. me
Collector OF Internal Revenue, they say,
is not appointed for term Of four
years, as is the postmaster, but his COM
mission reads during the pleasure Of
the President" and the Chief Executive
having expressed his pleasure, settles the
matter.
How far the office is TO be disturbed
is a subject that is agitating the minds
Of Mr. Ryan's deputies and assistants.
Ii is almost certain that Mr.. y. j. Smith
will succeed Chief-Deputy Tyler, and that
Mr.. Allan Talbot Will also be superseded
How far the civil-service rules will apply
Is not known. but a prominent Republi-
can said yesterday that some way would
be found to circumvent them. sixty
thousand Democrats" he said, "fornd
office under the late Cleveland Admins
tration,' he ADDED, ana IL Is our Nur"
now"
The Petersburg people are making a
strong effort TO have the office removed
To their city, as It was during Colonel
Brady's former administration but Rich
mond will not relinqulsh her hold upon
IT without a strong protest and the
Chamber Of Commerce is taking hand
IN the matter
Old Glory. which floats from one Of the
fag-staffs on the post-ofIice building, at
tracted more attention than usual yes
terday morning. as 1t hoated TO the
breeze no side down. 1t occurred 10
several gentlemen that II was intended
as a practical joke at the expense OF
Colonel Brady whose appointment as
Collector OF Revenue was confirmed on
Saturday. Several indignant gentlemen.
laboring under this deluson. urged
protest. and Mr. c. NJ. Wallace. who Is
custodian of the building. as well as Col
lector Of Customs, promptly had the
change made.
The OLD man who generally runs the
flag up each day declares that he made
no mistake, and believes some practical
Joker is at fault.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
THE TRANsvAAL INQUIRY.
Spirited Debate I'm House OF Com
mons Thereon.

LONDON, July 25-The House Of Com
mons was crowded this afternoon. In
expectation Of a spirited debate on the
Committee, appointed 10 inquire
into the circumstances Of Dr. jane
sons raid into the Transvaal, and into
the general conduct Of the affairs Of the
British South Africa Chartered Company.
After number OF question, the Hon.
Philip James Stanhope. Radical member
for Burnley, moved. amid loud Radical
cheers, resolution that the House re-
GREETED the inconclusve character OF the
report OF the committee, more partcu-
larry the failure TO recommend that spe-
cific steps DO taken with regard 10
the admitted completely of Cecil Rhodes,
and asking that Mr.. Hawsley, the attor-
ney Of Rhodes, be ordered 20 attend at
the bar OF the House. and 10 produce the
kilograms which he refused TO show the
committed
Mr. Stanhope, who has been described
as "a revolutionary aristocrat without
being Mrabeau," supported his resolu-
ton in a vigorous speech.
In speaking TO his motion, he attacked
the Chartered Company, Joseph Chamber
and Cecil Rhodes, and expressed n desire
that the latter should be deposed fro@
his membership In the Privy Council. LIE
also wanted the charter of the company
materially modified.
Henry Labouchere spoke in the same
strain. He said he thought II Canada
should be raded by the Secretary of State
Of the United States. without the assent
Of the President. England would not be
satisfied If the Secretary OF State were
treated as Cecil Rhodes had BEEN
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Chancellor of
the EXchequer. said the government
would have TO consider whether Rhodes
should remain I'm the Privy Council. But
in dealing with him. It must take into
consideration the services he had rem
dered generally. All the damaging ru-
mors alleging completely in the part OF
the Colonial Office had been exploded as
fast as they had been produced.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, the
Liberal leader defended the committee,
and said he thought the report conclu-
siye on all important points He strong
ly defended Mr.. Chamberlain, and de-
clared that his action at the time the
raid occurred disproved all insnuations
OF completely. The charges that the
committee had plotted to suppress GER
tain evidence were worthy only OF con-
tempt. He hoped. he said, he would
not live to see the day when n ma
jorlty of the House should declare by
vote that they did not trust the word
of it's statesmen.
A vote was then taken. and Mr.. STAN
hopes motion was lost-34 TO II.
Mr.. Chamberlain announced that the
charter of the South Africa Company
would not be revoked. but that means
would be taken to strengthen the direc-
torate so "a to secure more direct linz
perial control of Rhodesa. He was pre-
pairing a scheme which he expected would
be put I'm temporary shape before Psrlia-
ment met again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
Death of a Prominent Lawyer.

BALTIMORE. MD, July 26.-(Special)-.
Henry Van Dyke Johns, prominent
member of the Baltimore Bar, died on
Brights disease Sunday morning In his
apartments. AT los east Franklin street
after an illness of several weeks. re
was Go years old. Mr. Johns was mem
Der OF one OF the oldest and most distin-
guished families In the South. He was
a son of the late Rev Dr. Henry Johns.
pastor for many years Of Emanuel Pro
testant Episcopal church. Of this city. As
a lawyer, ne achieved distinction, and
for years he had practiced with william
+. Porter, under the firm name of Johns
& Porter Mr. Johns was prominently
connected with the reform political move
ment in 1875. when j. Morrison Harris ran
for Governor of the State on the potato
bug ticket After the defeat OF Mr. H1r-
ris Mr. Johns abandoned politics.
Mrs Jesse Tyson, the Baltimore belle
and beauty. is the only child OF MI.
Johns. Mrs. Tyson Is travelling In Eu-
rope with her husband, and Is now on
the Continent. She was cabled the news
OF her fathers death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
RAILWAY VALUATION.
Work of the North Carolina Rail-
way Commission.

RALEIGH, n. c., July &.-(SpeciaL)-
The Railway Commission to-day an
nounces the following valuations per
mile: Petersburg railway Sl3.OO0-in-
crease. 5000: Wilmington and Weldon,
sll ,5OO-increase, Sl,5O0; Norfolk and Car
olina sl2.OO0-increase, 5000; Tarboro',
81, OoO--increase. $500; Wilson and Flo
renee, sl20oO-increase. 5000; Atlantic
and Carolina, sl20o)-increase 5000;
Piedmont. s1S,000-ncrease. 5000 North
Carolina. from Greensboro 10 Charlotte,
slS.O00-lncrease. 5000; Seaboard and
Roanoke. sl3.OIo-increase, 5000; Raleigh
and Castor, Sl1 .500-increase, $3.50; RAJ
leigh and Augusta AIRLINE, sll,W0-in-
crease. $1,000; Norfolk Southern, $1,000
increase. 5000. The rolling stock on the
Southern is increased $4,000. The valua-
ton of the Atlantic and Danyillo is de-
creased 500 per mile. Day telegraph
rates for the Western Union are put
at 10 cents for ten words, and cent for
each additional word other lines, 20
cents for ten words. The Western Union
will appeal. Exceptions 10 the valua-
tions are to be heard July S1st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
Review OF the Meth odists' Quarterly
Meeting I'm York County.

The pastors and laymen OF this city
and Manchester who have been attending
the sessions Of the Richmond District
Conference in York county have return
ed. and report pleasant and profitable
time as attending their share in the ex-
ercises.
The first days proceedings were given
TO recognizing and getting into shape
for the ardent work which was TO follow.
Each DAY the conference convened at
O'Clock. with DR.. A. o. Brown, the pre-
siding elder Of the district in the CHAIR
Following the first days work was the
renewing of the licenses OF the following
ministers TO preach: Rev. w. +. Consta-
bic. OF the Chickahominy Mission; IL. w.
Guyer. of Union station; Rev. j. ii.
Knott. of Union Station; w II. Evans,
Of Charles City Circuit. f. +. Pettigrew,
Os West End. Of Manchester; j. II: BUS
by. of Fffth-Street, Manchester; Il. w.
Littleton. and c. b. Richardson, OF Glou-
coster. r. H. Cloud, of Newport News;
3. f. Watson, OF York, and w. h. Moore
Rev. j. o. Babcock. of Ffth-street,
Manchester, read the report on Sunday
schools, which after discussion by
Messrs L. NJ. Nance. O. II. Howard. and
A. j. Gary, was adopted. The report on
education was read by Rev. DIR. w. G.
Starr. Of Broad-Street church, and ad-
dresses wel~ made by DR.. A. G.. Brown
DR. Kern. president Of Randolph-Macon
College; Dr. Whitehead and others.
The third day Of the session was open
ed by the reading of the report on the
spiritual condition Of the churches: TINS
report was read by Rev. j. I. Mastln'
pastor of Trinity church, and was as
cussed by Rev. j. T. Mastin, Dr. George
c. Vanderslice, and others.
Rev. w. b. Beauchamp read a paper
on Temperance" sent by the Womans
Christian Temperance Union.
II was decided on adjournment TO meet
with the East King and Queen Circuit
in the conference OF next year, and the
following gentlemen were named as dele
gates TO the annual conference. to be
held in Danyille: Rev. j. II. Buspy NJ
"a Cary. DIR. Garrett Anderson, and X.
r Wilson. with alternates w. H. How
ard II. Nelson, l.. NJ. Nance, and q. ID.
Cole. ~
Thus closed very memorable CONFER
ence of the Methodists OF Richmond Dis
trict.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
DEATHS.

BOLLINO.-Dled. at her residence.
No. 70s north Ninth street Sunday, July
18th. at p. ~. RHODA A. BOIL
mo. beloved wife OF Henry Boiling.
She leaves three sons and four daugh-
ters and twelve grandchildren 10 mourn
her memory
Funeral Will take place from First
African Baptist church, TUESDAY, July
18th. at 4 r. NJ Friends are invited.
New York and Petersburg papers please
copy.
GIBsoN.-Died, suddenly, Sunday, July
18th, at 100 p. NJ. at her residence. ZiSs
Pleasant street, Mrs. ELIZABETH GLIB
SON; aged 81 years.
Funeral took place from Jnlon-Statior
Methodist Episcopal church yesterday al
ternoon at $50 o'clock Rev. DR.. George
c. yanderslice officiating.
Mrs. Gibson was the wife OF Theophllus
Gibson, OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
shops.
KROUsE.-Died, at his residence
corner sixth aud Clay streets, az i;J
A. NJ. to-day Mr.. JOHN KROUSE. In
the 18th year OF his age
Funeral notice hereafter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
Local Brevitics.

CAPTAIN John Cussons is at Murphy's
Hotel.
cantain A. Bane. OF the United states
navy. is at Murphy's Hotel.
DR.. and Mrs Il. w. Fry; OF Roanoke,
are spending part of their honeymoon at
The JEFFERSON. DIR. Fry Is prother VI
Manager FRY.
Sugar has already advanced haif cent
a pound. AID 1t is the belief OF sf rah,y
ana dealers that II will 20 consnetnpy
highsr as e. result OF the new tarin Dill
The sacrament OF the Lord : prs SSpps'
r,sn church on Sunday. There were
seven addltions-two by profession anu
I'VE by letter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
GREENSBORO.
sad NewE-Moro Looms ordered-The
sIIIx-NifI.

GREENSBORO, ~ c., July 26.-(Spe-
ciall-Greensboro was saddened this at
ternoon by a telegram from New YORK
nouncing the death OF Mrs. Fishblate,
wife of Mr.. f. r. Fishblate, OF this city.
The deceased was a most estimable wo-
man and exceedingly popular everywhere
she was known.
Your correspondent learns to-day that,
as result of increased orders for cot
ton goods. the Proximity Manufacturing
Company. of this city, has contracted for
forty new looms for their factory.
Machinery arrived to-day for the new
silk-mlll which has located In Green's
boro'. This mill will employ at once
about 200 hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
NEGRO WANTED FOR FORGERY.
one Mitchell Charged With Making
Use of Cranes Name.

The police authorities of this city are
on the lookout for A. Mitchell. negro
who represents himself TO be an African
prince. VINO is charged with obtaining
so on a check. to which the signature OF
y ] Crane. a colored matchmaker on
west Broad street, had been forged lie
" hoiieved 10 have been located in At
Mitchell was employed recently at the
True Reformers' Bank. and after leaving
there sold a sewing machine TO Crane
for $40 This was on the 18th OF July
Ia Crane gave him a check for the
enount of the purchase. Three DAYS
later the bank cashed similar check for
"a and when this was presented 10
crane the latter declared 1t to be
forgery. 49,, l., a..
hands Of the police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
CHANGED THE TIME.
Why He Did Et-A Serious
Charge.

WINSTON, y. c.. July 26.-(speciai''-
District-Attorney Il. b. Glenn SAID To-
day that ne changed his resignation 'aS'
week to take effect at once instead OF
August LIST, as he first sent 1t In he did
this so the President could appoint ms
successor before Congress adjourned, IL
he wished. but this was not done.
Joseph w. Farrar, a well-known white
man. was arrested here this afternoon
by Deputy-M Marshal Bailey. OF Green's
boro'. on the charge OF sending sour
rilous letters and postal cards through
tho mails. Three OF the cards and one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
CIaytou-nuIwer Treaty and Hawaii

LONDON. July 26.-In the House OF
Commons to-day the Under Secretary for
Foreign Affairs. the Hon. George n.
Curzon. replying 10 Mr. James Francis
Hogan. anti-Psrneilite member for Mid
TnIwer treaty was considered OF binding
force by Great Britain and the United
states. as bearing upon the annexation
OF the Sandwich Islands by the latter
said the treaty contained no agreement
recognized by either Power as affecting
Hawaii
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
Death of Mr.. John krousc.

Mr.. John Krouse died at 100 O'Clock
this morning at his residence. on the
corner of Sixth and Clay streets. Mr.
Krouse's health had been failing since
last october. and his demise was not un-
exnected. Deceased was in ehe 18th
wear of his age. He leaves a wife and
four children-three sons and one daugh-
ter.
day' but the arrangements have not yet
been completed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
proad-strect Vaudeville.

The sixth week of the Broad-Street
park vaudevilles opened last night with
a. audience of 200 which heartily en-
t doved the performance. There was an
entire change of programme, and every
me of the numerous artists was received
balloon ascensions are given at $50
o,,eTv Tuesday Thursday, and Friday
afternoons from this park.
Vaudeville matinees are at 4:So r. NJ
Xyednesdays and Saturdays. and the eve
ming performances are at GOV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
GRAEco-ruRkIsm PEACE.
Preliminaries Presented by the
Powers-European Arbitration.

CoNsTANTIN0PLE. July 2s.-At the
sitting OF the peace conference to-day.
the ambassadors presented the peace pre-
liminar.es drafted by the Powers. which
provide for European arbitration OF airy
differences that may arise between the
Greek and Turkish plenipotentIaries IN
arranging definite treaty. II Is stated
that the Powers Will insist upon the &C.
ceptaDce by the Porte OF this provision.
The desire Of Germany to institute a
European control of Greek finances stiii
hammers the settlement OF the indemnity
ostasfiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
Currency Message in London.

LONDON, July 27.-The Times, In It's
financial article this morning. says
There has been heavy selling In the
American market on account OF the faii-
ure of the United States Senate to act
upon President McKinley's request TO APP
noint currency commission, but In pest
Informed quarters the failure Of the SEN
ate is interpreted favorably, because It
is believed that Mr.. Mckinley might have
been induced TO appoint commission dis
posed to make compromise with the
silver interest"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
A Grand Old Compile.

LONDON, July 25-Mr. and Mrs. Glad
stone Yesterday celebrated the fifty-eigh h
anniversary OF their wedding. Many visi-
tors Joined In the family rejoicing at
Uaws rden. and scores OF the townspeope
saluted the venerable couple while on
their way TO church.
Both are in excellent health, Mr. Glad
stone walking off with as much vigor as
hands cnergetcally and conversing with
great animation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
Officers of Granite Council.

The following officers of Granite Coun-
Gil No. -. Legion Of the Red Cross, were
installed at Smiths Hall last night by
Supreme-Deputy Joseph ii. Shepherd:
past Commander, Joseph IL. Shepherd;
Commander, r. f. Davis; Vlce-Com-
mander. II. r. Hendrick. Prelate, c. j..
Mallory: Marshal. j. G. Jenning; Warder.
b. r. Roach; Sentinel. T.. o. Traylor;
Financial Secretary, c. a. Crawford, Jr.,
Treasurer. r. NJ. Anderson; Recorder. T..
Allen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
Cottop-MiIIs start Up.

PROVIDENCE, II. l.. July 26.-rhe cot
ton-mills I'm the Blackstone Valley, oue-
rated by the Goddards and Chaces. which
were shut down a week ago, throwing
out Of work large number OF employees,
started IN on full time to-day. and az
the same time the dye-wOrks and bleach
cries connected with the Lonsdale Mil
began 10 run on full time. The smut
down was ordered on account Of the dun
condition of the cotton market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27

ietter ara In the possession OF post@onlce-
Inspector Dexter. The postal cards are
addressed to prominent young ladies'
Fnrrar was carried before United states
Commissioner Martin, and was bound
over to the october term Of the Federal
Court At Greensboro, his bond being
fixed ct HOO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
Newark Telephone Deal Denied.

NEW YORK. July @.-United states
ley and other wealthy men. who II was
reported. were about 10 form syndi-.
cate by which they were TO take up al
unlssued stock OF the Newark On. J)
Telephone Company. and push the work
of completion Of its lines and make a
big concern Of IT, to-day denied that
there was any truth in the report.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
POOR JACK ASHORE.
Savannah's Hospitality Too Much
Tor Him.

SAVANNAH. GA. July 26-Many Of
the crew OF the gunboat Wilmington
spent a considerable portion Of to-day m
chains on board tho vessed. The men
were paid off yesterday. and many OF
them were allowed to come ashore. Sa-
vannah's hospitality proved too much
for them. They became intoxicated ana
last night and this morning policemen
were going about arresting them and
sending them aboard ship. TIE WI
mngton sailed for Florida waters this
aftQrn0On
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-27
Whistle in His Throat.

Willie Roberts. the 5-year-old son Of
Mr.. William Roberts. who swallowed a
toy whistle recently, VIII be operated
unon at the old Dominion Hospital to-
day. The whistle has been located in the
bows throat by DR.. W. IT, Taylor by
means OF X-rays. DR.. Johnston will per-
form the operation.
The mother Of the boy says she will
not allow the operation TO be performed
~ her son continues 10 improve as he
has done during the past few days.