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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
LUIS FERIA SAID TO BE
HIS SUCCESSOR.
Nothing KaoWn Of Report in
Official Circles.
OTHER STORIES ABOUT THE
INSURGENT LEADER.

Said to Have Struck Custom House
Oficial and Arrested 100 Spanish Resi-
dents of sibara-A Spanish Cruiser Car
ries the News of the Signing of the
Protocol to the Nashville-The Crews
Cheer the Good News.
Havana, August 23.-The Spanish
cruiser Infanta Isabel left Havana on the
14th and arrived in ths vicinity Of
Gibara on the 10th.
Before entering the port she hoisted a
| flag of truce. The United States gunboat
Nashville, which was in port, inquired
if she carried documents for the Ameri.
can ship. The Isabel answered in the
negative aud signalled that the peace
protocol had been signed. The news
was received aboard the Nashville en-
Enthusiastically, the crew shouting and
cheering.
At five O'Clock on the morning OF the
18th a number of Spanish and American
officers went ashore together. They were
met at the landing by Col. Alfredo
Arrange, General Garcia's adsutant, who
with three men escorted them to Aura,
where the insurgent escort remained
while the American and Spanish officers
proceeded to Aguas Claras to deliver
documents to General Luque.
It is reported that General Garcia, after
entering Gibara, assaulted the custom
house administrator, slapping his face
and sfterward ordered negro to beat
him with machete.
General Garcia also ordered the arrest
of over one hundred Spanish residents.
who were liberated after the arrival OF
the Infanta Isabel The commander of
the Nashville said he had no troops
ashore, but that he would not allow the
inhabitants to be ill-treated.
1t is reported that General Garcia re-
signed on the 10Th inst, and that bis
command was taken over by the leader
Lius Beria. 1t was also said that General
Garcia was about to leave Gibara.
Nothing is known, however, in Official
circles regarding the report that Garcia
had resigned, and that his resigna tion
had been accepted by the insurgent gov
ernment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
COMMISSION MEETS SEPTEMBER Ia

London, August ga The Daily News's
Madrid correspondent says the Cuban ana
Porto Rican commission will meet on
September 10. The corresponds dent also
says that the Spanish sailors In the
United States refused to give parole that
they will not take arms against the TO-
public.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE 6. I. R.

Boston, August ga Herald special
from Island Pond, VT. says that two
short freights on the Grand Trunk came
together head ON near Waterville, Que,
tonight Both locomotives were de-
molished and many of the cars derailed.
Both engineers were injured and Albert
Laroche, fireman, was killed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
Came Too Late to Spoil Splendid
Afternoon Of Racing.
Portland Entertaining Thousand
of Guests Who See Great Sport.

The ssSlxin Game Men Open Up Business
i'm Force But are Persuaded to Retire
County Attorney Hints That COucllee
CoucEaees May Have to Go-Cattle Pre-
miumas Awarded-The Exhibit at the
Hall Draws Well--The Premium List
So Far as Made Up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
SECRETARY COMING TO MAINE.

Boston, August 23.-Secretary of the
Navy John D. Long and Mrs. Long left
bingham this morning for Buokfield.
Me-, where they will spend the next week
at the old homestead where the secretary
first saw light of day 60 years ago.
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Local Weather Report,
A DAUGHTER TO MRS. URZON.

London, August 28.-Mrs. George N
Crr1on, wife of the newly appointed
Viceroy of India. was accouched of &
daughter as the Priory, Rye Gate, today
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THE PRINCES KNEE

Jon, August %. The Lancet refer
RUG !, the recent injury of the Prince of
Wales sAknee, discourages the fear that
the PRINCE will be permanently lame.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
CEMETERY SUGGESTED

New York, August 23.-The council
passed resolution calling upon the
United States government so provide
national cemetery where the bodies OF fne
soldiers who fell in the war may be re-
inferred
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
MAY DOCK SHIPS AT HONG KONG

Washington, August 23.-Ambassador
Hay in cablegram to the state depart.
ment received this afternoon says that the
British government has directed the gov
ernor of Hong Kong to accept Admiral
Dewey's application for permission to
dock and clean ships at Hong Kong.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
SHOT WIFE DAUGHTER AND SELF

Charlton, Ia, August 23.-W. N.
Sewall, q well-to-do merchant OF Russell,
shot and killed his wife, his ten-year- old
daughter. and himself last night.
Financial troubles was the cause.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24

Bodily pain loses it's terror if you've a
bottle of DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil in
the house. Instant relief in cases of
burns, cuts, sprains, accidents VI any
sort.
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OF CouRsE NOT.

Berlin, August 2S. AS regards the dis
position of the Philippines, German diplo-
matists do not believe that America in
tends to keep all the islands.
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SAMPSON AT HOME.

New York, August %. Admiral Samp-
son reached his home in Glen Ridge, N.
j., today from Washington.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
THE WE ATHER.

Boston, August 3.-Forecast: Show
ers. probably thunder storms, followed
by clearing; fair. evening and right,
southwest winds.
Washington, Aug. 23.--Forecast for
New England: Thunder storms, variable
winds.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, August 23.-The local weather
bureau Office records as to the weather
are as follows:
sa. barometer. 80 S23: thermome-
ter, 72O; dew point. 66: humidity, 92;
wind, w; velocity, l; weather, cloudy.
SD. barometer. 90. 732. thermome-
ter, 642; dew point, SO; humidity, 9S:
wind. SF !; velocity 9; weather light rain.
Mean daily thermometer Il; maximum
thermometer. IS; minimum Thermometer,
"a: maximum velocity OF wind, 10 SW;
total precipitation. O.12
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ON THEIR WAY HOME.
Maine Regiment Takes Departure For
Augusta.

Chickamauga National Park, Ca, Au-
gust 23.-The eighth Massachusetts,
marched to Rossville today, but will not
finish loading before early tomorrow
morning. The first Maine infantry left
today for Augusta, Me-, going via At
lanta and Augusta, Ca, thence over the
Seaboard Air line to Washington, over
the Pennsylvania railroad to New YORK,
thence by New Haven and Hartford to
Boston. A hospital train carrying 1'0
men on furloughs was sent ahead over
the same route.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24

prietors and their employees an oppor-
tunity to take in the fair. The 2. Os pace,
on today's card, gives promise of being
the best race of the week.
TEN FAST MILES.
Two Good Races Completed and Third
Begun at Rigby Yesterday.
The track programme was cut short by
the rain, but not till after two full races
had been run off, and three heats paced
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
ANOTHER HOSPITAL TRAIN.

Chattanooga, Tenn. August %.
number Of hospital trains left mere this
afternoon and tonight. A special train
of eight Pullmans left over the Nash
vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis with
800 sick and convalescents Of the 1st
Maine Nine PullmaDs left over the
Southern, three with convaiescent sold
iers of the 9Th Massachusetts, three with
sick and convalasoents OF the lst New
Hampshire and three with sick OF Penn
sylYania troops of Wilkeskharre.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24
CORTES CALLED FOR SEPTEMBER

Madrid, August 23-6 p. m.-An the
naners announce the re. assembling OF
his Cortes between the 9th and 10th of
Septem ber.
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Continued ON Fifth Page.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

The friends OF Mrs. Will;am Fl Hem
nesen in Wheeling and vicinity will
Learn with regret of her death. which
occurred at the Watkins Glen Santa
rum, New York, on last Monday even
Ing. II was the original intention 10
bring the remains to this city for inter-
ment, but the plans were changed and
they were inferred in baltimore. where
she has lived since 1874. She took a
great interest In Baltimore charities
and was treasurer OF the Maryland
Hospital for Women at the time OF her
death. She was born in Wheeling and
was u daughter of the late Hiram L.
Brown, who was for great many years
connected with the Northwestern Bank
Of West Virginia. and q sister OF ex-
Sheriff Richard Brown.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

The first snow OF the season arrived
in Wheeling quite unexpected like" yes
terday morning. The weather bureau
had predicted fair weather for Friday.
but on Thursday night nasty rain be-
gan and early yesterday morning a drop
In the temperature changed ra!n to snow,
which fell at intervals throughout the
day, reaching an aggregate depth OF
about three inches. For the first time
this season the Jingle OF the sleigh bell
was heard, but the warmer weather In
the afternoon caused the going" for
slcishs to become altogether too mushy
for enjoyment. ~
The statement made In the evening
paper that the business OF the telegraph
companies had been seriously hampered
by the storm was not correct. Manager
Tracy said no business had been turned
away. AT all times during the day there
was communication with the outside
world though some Of the wires in this
nelghborhood were down. Among the
wires that were down were three west OF
Wheeling. via Bella!re, Bridgeport and
Martins Ferry respectively. and two TO
the east, VIA West Alexander and Graf
ton, respectively. Direct communication
with New York. Philadelphia and WASH
ington was restored at noon. AT
o'clock last evening all the damage In
alatA l,.rIk 49,. - No. go ntt.A1
Manager Wolff, OF the telephone COM
pany. deserves the commendation OF the
public for his successful and unremitting
efforts to keep 'thlngs going" at the
telephone Office. Late Thursday night,
when there were indications OF the COM
Ing storm, he had men brought here from
the outlying country districts for the
purpose Of employing them as patrolmen
along the heavy lines OF the telephone
company in this vicinity. But FOR this
preeautcn there would have been trou-
BILE. AS It was an excellent service was
given the telephone patrons yesterday.
Manager Wolff says II It were not that
the underground condults carry the
heaviest strings OF wires in the business
district. there would have been repetl-
tion yesterday OF the trouble In the win
ter OF 1890, when SO many telephone wires
were felled.
The Wheeling Railway Company did
Very well, considering the large amount
OF Snow that was piled upon its tracks
In Wheeling and the towns over the
river. The salt car was out early In the
morning. But for this precaution 1t
would have been impossible to maintain
n regular service.
Freight and passenger trains on nearly
all OF the railroads entering the city
were late yesterday on account Of the
storm, but there were no serious mis-
haps.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

lieut.. William Clemans' resignation
from the police force went into effect at
9 o'clock last evening, and his relln-
gushing OF the uniform was made the
occasion for u substantial expression OF
the esteem he was held In by his brother
officers. The boys" presented him with
q slight token OF their esteem in hand.
some gold watch chain and X. Of p.
pendant.
The presentation was made in Lock.
up Keeper Brandt's office, where the
police report for duty at 6 o'clock every
evening. Every member Of the force
was on hand, and in addition, His Hon.
or, Mayor Butts. graced tie assemblage
In the little room with his presence.
Just before the capitol clock tapped the
sixth stroke, Captain Bennett and Lieut..
Clemans came along the corridor, as
usual, but rs the door opened Billy"
suspected something was in the wind.
He stepped back, but Mac Supler
tackled him in football style, bringing
him across the threshold and scoring
the touchdown"
To Lieut.. Dan Ingram fell the honors
OF making the presentation speech.
While the sturdy blue coats sat with un-
covered heads on tho benches around
the four walls. Dan Spelled" OF q neat
address, in which he bespoke the sen-
timents OF all the force. He said that
they regretted the resignation OF one
whom they esteemed so highly, and with
whom their relations had been SO con-
genial. Then he presented the chain
and charm to Lieut.. Clemans, amid
cheers.
The recipients feelings were too deep
for words, and 1t was some time before
he could say anything. He spoke with
evident feeling, ana allud!ng to their
Gift hoped some day to return the COM
plment. His relations had been the
most cordial, and he would always carry
memories OF them. Thanking them
again, he closed.
: officer Charley Bickerton. OF the ISL
and. succeeds him, so It's Lieutenant
Bickerton now, II you please. The new
lieutenant is popular and efficient off,
Ger. Mr.. Clemans will open studio for
voice culture ct his home, 1914 Wood
street, and as he has already q large
class of pupils. together with contracts
to sing at three churches, success Is as
sured him. HIS vocal abilities are too
well known for furthermention. and he
has met with rare results in vocal icul-
ture .Lrs-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

Yesterday the following transfers
were recorded at Clerk Robertson's Of
fee:
d. E. HARE to Alonzo Cosser. part Of
lot No. 81 on South Jacob s:raet. IN La
Grange addition. Consideration $3.50.
Frank Albinger and VIII. 20 tho
Schinulbach Brewing Company, the
south forty-tive feet OF lot No. ., In
square No. 9, situated on Chapllne
street, south OF Thirty-fltth. Consider
alton. $1,000.
A license to wed was Issued to Thorn
as NJ. Mills, aged forty-eight years. and
Eva r. keras. aged twenty-eish. years,
residents OF New Martinsville
Holiday hours will be observed to-
day. The office will be open from 8 un-
I'll II o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

DURING the past two years, Mrs. ].
W. Alexander, wife of the editor of, the
Waynesboro, (Miss.) Times. has, In q
great many Instances. relieved her baby
when In the first stage8 OF Group, by
Giving It Chamberlain's Couph Remedy.
She looks upon this remedy as house
hold necessity and believes that no bet
ter medicine has ever been put in bot
ties. There nre many thousands Of
mothers In this broad land, who are OF
the same opinion. 1t Is the only remedy
that can always be depended upon as n
preventive and cure for Group. The 25
and 50 cent bottles are for sale by drug
glyts. 7g
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

John Hushra, o La Belle mill man,
who boards with Airs. Leonard on Six
teenth street, IS now nursing serious in
jurles as result OF his trying TO jump
Pan-Handle freight train Thursday
evening. He tried 1t as the train was
leaving the yards, but missed 1t. He
was thrown on the ground and miracu-
lousy escaped without being crushed to
death. The oil box on one OF the wheels
IN striking him in the neck, inflicted
painful Injuries. while his right arm and
leg were both badly bruised, but no
bones were broken. He will be laid UP
for some time,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01
LOCAL pRgy1rIEs
Matter, OF Minor Moment In aud About


the CITY.
Matinee at the Grand this afternoon.
Grand to-n!sht--"A Jay In New
York" ,''', n
Carroll Club Auditorium, this even
Ing Carroll Dramatic Club.
YIN. c. A. this eyeninS-New Years
reception ard entertainment.
South Side drug stores win be closed
this afternoon from TO Q O'clock.
The Commercial bank announces In
another column that three per cent.
dividend has been declared.
The Sunday afternoons young mems
meeting at the Y. M. C. A. tomorrow
Will be In charge OF J. w. AInlcls, Of
Freeport. Me.
Yesterday was city pay day. The
police, firemen, and the heads OF all de-
partments We're paid, about $500 be-
Ing distributed.
The annual election OF eight directors
OF the Young Mems Christian AssocIa-
tion Will take place AZ the association
building to-day.
Charles Landmeyer, who has been
extraman, VIII take Lieutenant Blelt-
erton's beat. and z. A. Beymer. sr,, OF
the Island. has been appointed extra
man.
This morning Waiter Taylor. n Sec.
ond ward colored boy, will get u hearing
before Squire Fitzpatrick, on IN incor-
Eligibility charge, preferred by his
parents.
On Sunday at the Fourth street NJ.
p. church. ut 1880 q. M, the Lords
Supper. conducted by Rev. A. Moore;
at 1880 p. IN. the pastor, Or. ]. L. Sooy.
Will preach on Crossing the Thresh-
DID,"
This evening at the py.hian Castle
auditorium. the Wheeling Dramatic
Club will give rendition OF the drama,
Enlisted" A large audience Is ant!c!-
pated, as vel! US an excellent perform
unce.
Yesterday was the last day for the
discount in taxes ard water rents. and
the offices OF the city collector and wa
ter board resembled bargain day"
rush. a large number took advantage
to get on the band wagon.
Samuel Gibbons, pipeman at the
Eighth ward engine house, yesterday
received pail OF select oysters from
Baltimore friends, as n holiday gift, and
upon the lucious biyalves the other fire.
men waxed merry yesterday.
The old and well-kuown oyster and
fish depot OF c. n. Taylor, at No. AZ
Fourteenth street, supplies the best oys-
ters and fish to be had in the market.
Ether the biralves or fnny tribe will
furnish an excellent New Years dinner.
Yesterday, at the residence OF her son,
Charles o. Porter. 73S Main street, oc-
CURED the death Of Mrs. Rachel W. Por-
ter. The funeral services will occur to-
day at noon, and the intermen. will
follow at steubenville, her former home.
Praise and thanksgiving service will
be held at North street church Sunday
morning. The pastor. Rev. c. B. Gra-
ham, Will deliver discourse on IAN
Important Exhortation." At the even
ing service his subject will be "A Wise
Decision"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

The Young Peoples Society of Chris
tlaa Dndcavor will have charge OF the
evening service OF the First Christian
church. No. 2l12 Market street, to-mor-
night. They Will meet III the cudito-
rum OF the church ut 7:20 p. NJ. and hold
n regular Christian Endeavor prayer
meeting. having as a topic, why Am
q Christian. The meeting promises to
be very interesting one and the young
people ask the hearty support OF the
public and their friends. Communion
services at the church nj 1870 4, ~, fol-
lowed by the yearly meeting.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

Yesterdays snow was responsible for
an accident at Benwood Junction. A
twelve-ycar-old boy named Badey, at
tempted 10 get on north-bound Ben
wood Southern street car, but either
from the SNOW binding his eyes or from
hisystandinG too close to the track, he
was struck by the car. He was dragged
about fifty yards before he was remoy-
ed, and the little fellow was pretty bad
~ cut up, but fortunately no serious in
juries were inflicted. His body was cut
and bruised in several places. but the
physician attending him doesn't antic.
ipate any serious results.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

At the next meeting OF the Ohio VAL
ley Trades and Labor Assembly, off,
GERS for the ensuing year will be elect
cd. The statement that ex-Presldent
TiGhe Is a candidate IS not t-ue. Those
who are running for the presidency are
ex-Presldeat ". II. H. Riley,E. w. Col
Inns and a. L. Bauer. For the secretary
ship two names have been mentioned,
]. c. Boes and Oscar Howard. both
members Of the typographical union.
The latter's high qualifications will
push him through to success, say his
friends,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

The funeral OF Marsh Il. Lantz. whose
death was noted in yesterdays Iutelll-
gencer, will take place from his late resi-
dence, South York street, tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock, and will doubtless
be we'll attended. The deceased, until
his illness few weeks ago forced him to
quit, was u conductor on the Wheeling
street railway, and was universally pop
ulnr. He was at one time a clerk at the
Hotel Behler. and formerly resided at
Huntington. The wife and child who
survive him, have the sympathy OF a
large circle OF friends. in their bereave-
mnnt s.Hr 0... E-rn .g..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

Tie preserving plant Of Geo. X. Nc
Mecher e. Co., on Twenty-elshth street,
closed down yesterday for repairs, and
Is expected to resume toward the latter
part Of next week. The firm has en-
joyed n remarkable run. the plant hav-
Ing been until yesterday In steady OPP
Grafton for 40 days. During that pc
rlod the employees worked overtime for
many weeks. The past year has been
the most successful in the firms his
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

MISS ALLIE HUGHES. Norfolk, Va.
was frightfully burned on the face and
neck. Pain was Instantly relieved by
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, which
healed the injury without leaving a
scar. II Is the famous pile remedy.
Charles r. Goethe. Market and Twelfth
streets: Chatham Sinclair. Fcrty-sixth
and Jacob streets: a.. E. Schcele. No.
COZ Main street; Exicy Bros. Penn and
Zane streets: Bowie &: Co.. Bridgeport
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01
Mrs. Mary Il. Bell Dley.

There passed away yesterday morning
an cst!mable Island lady, In the person
Of Mrs. Mary Z. Bell. The deceased who
nent mill man. had 4 host OF friends who
regret her death. She was an active
member Of Thomson NJ. L. church,
whence the funeral occurs tomorrow nf-
ternoon. Three sons survive her.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

4 Supreme Organizer r. B. Vowel, of
the Royal Tribe OF Joseph, expects to
organize the Wheeling lodge carly this
month, Already he has sixtv-tlvc mem
bers enrolled and many more will join
before the. organization occurs. Mr..
Vowel has received an Invitation to at
tend the Installation o. the officers OF
Parkcrsburg lodge next Tuesday night.
when .the only" Charley Caldwell will
be the principal orator.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

MIR. NJ. V. FISHER, of Liberty, Put
nam county. W. Va, says that on sew
eral. occasions he has saved the lives OF
his children when they were suffering
from Group, by giving them Chamber
laIn's Cough Remedy. This remedy al
ways cures and II used as soon as the
first indications OF the disease appear,
1t will prevent the attack. For sale by
druggists.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

Charles Wcisen, hackman, was ar
rested yesterday morning on complaint
Of Edward O'Donnell, fellow work
man. who preferred charges OF assault
and battery and breach Of the peace.
Squire Fitzpatrick fined Welsen SIS and
costs, and required him TO give bon to
keep the peace.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-01

3. r. Rowland. OF Philadelphia, who
desires to enter into contract with
the city to receive its garbage and Of
fol for reduction at O crematory to be
built on site yet 10 be selected. Is In
the city. having arrived from the east
yesterday. Speaking OF sites. Mr..
Rowland said he cared for no particu-
lar; location. The special committee OF
council was TO have locked ut various
locations yesterday, but delayed the In
spectlon until next Monday.