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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22

Virginia and Maryland Officfals About
to Take Decisive Action.

to Take Decisive Action.
Special Dispa tch The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. November 22-The
depredations of Virginia and Maryland
oystermen in each others territory is at
present the subject Of grave official commu-
ncation between the governors Of the two
commonwealth. Gov. Smith of Maryland
is inclined to believe that the officers of the
Virginia oyster navy have been derelict in
their duty and have not policed the oyster
beds vigilantly. Both states may send sew
eral armed cruisers to the Potomac, which
is the scene of the greatest trouble.
Oyster beds there have been raided to
such an extent to make this course nee
essary. The forces of the Virginia oyster
navy have been very busy all this season.
The James river and the lower Chesapeake
tongers have occupied most of the atten-
ton of Commodore Hudgins and the fleet
under his command. so there has been but
little time to devote to the Potomac poach-
The charges brought by the Maryland
authorities against the Virginia oyster navy
are believed to be the result of the com
plants of those Maryland tongers upon
whom the Virgnians have retaiated for
poaching on the southern side of the line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22

Electrician Sergt. Timothy Gallagher re-
Gently appointed from Battery G. LIST Ar
tillery. at Fort Monroe, has been assigned
to duty at Fort Morgan. Ala
Maj. J. l.. Chamberlain, recently appoint
ed inspector general. has been ordered to
this city for temporary duty in the office
OF Inspector General Breckenridge.
Ordnance Sergt. James Rees. stationed
at Washington barracks District of Column
bia, has been placed on the retired list.
Col. j. p. Farley, ordnance department
at Watervliet arsenal, New York. has been
ordered to visit the Bethlehem steel works
South Bethlehem. Pa. on business pertain
ing to the Taylor-White process of treating
tools made of self-hardened steel.
Capt. Edward Chynoweth, 18th Infantry,
in the Philippines. has been granted four
months additional leave of absence on &C.
count OF sickness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Praise Meetfnr

The missionary societies of the Metropoli-
tan Presbyterian Church will hold their an
nual praise meeting tomorrow (Friday)
evening, at 7:30 o'clock The Metropolitan
Baptist and the Trinity NJ E. choirs will
sing some anthems, and the program pre-
sents other very attractive features
The program is as follows: Hymn, "All
Hail the Power of Jesus Name;" respon-
sive service Of praise; prayer DR.. Luccock;
anthem Of praise, Metropolitan Baptist
Choir: solo, Mrs. Williams; anthem of
praise, Trinity NJ. E. Choir: letter, from
DR.. Halloch. missionary in China, read by
Miss Elsie Troutman; praise Offering; an
them of praise. Metropolitan Baptist Choir:
solo. Mrs. Leech; anthem of praise, Trinity
NJ E. Choir; Doxology
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
GETTING READY FOR MARCH 4.
COlored Republicans to Form . Gen.
trail OrganlsatiOn.

COtored RepUbl1c0no to Form Cen.
tral Organization.
A meeting Of the presidents. vice presi-
dents and star Of the W. Calvin Chase Re-
Murphy's Hall, corner Of 4th and o streets
northwest. for the purpose Of forming a
central organization.
Mr.. John w. Walker Of No. club called
the meeting to order and stated that the
object Of the meeting was to make prepara-
lions for the 4th Of March. and to form a
central body. At the conclusion Of his ad-
dress Mr.. w. Calvin Chase. for whom the
club Is named, was called to the chair. He
complfmented the members for their loyal
ty to the republican party and the work
that many Of them did In the several
states.
He thanked the members for the support
they had given him. and hoped that the
4th Of next March they would one of
the greatest and most loyal negro republic
can organizations in the country among the
escorts to President Mckinley and Vice
President-elect Roosevelt in the inaugural
parade. Notwithstanding, said Mr.. Chase.
the so-cailed intdelity of the negro in the
recent campaign, most of them voted SOL
idly for the republican standard bearers
and prosperity. The President expressed
expressed his thanks, added Mr.. Chase,
when floral ship of state was presented
to him in the name of the club, that your
people, meaning the negroes did so well.
Continuing, Mr.. Chase said he wants to
have in line on the 4th of March, 1901 over
thousand true and trusted republicans.
with staff of 100 more. At the conclusion
of Mr.. Chases address it was, motion
of Mr.. Walker, decided that each district
club named for w. Calvin Chase shall elect
three representatives at once, and assemble
in Murrhy's Hall next Tuesday evening,
November 81, at 7:30 o'clock, for the pur-
pose of organizing central organization.
At this meeting one president and twenty
two vice presidents, as executive and sec
retaries, will be elected
Attorney Thomas l.. Jones, who was the
next speaker, paid high compliment to
President Mckinley and the republican
party. His address was interrupted sew
eral times with applause Addresses were
also made by VIM. Murrel. w. H. BROKER
and others.
After the meeting adjourned a collation.
was served by Club No. 1, of which Mr..
Charles Freeman is president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
MARIRERT WINS FIRST RACE.
Pigeon Post Comes In Winner N
Second at Bennfng.

BENNING RACE TRACK. November q
The NTH days racing Of the fall meeting
Of the Washington Jockey Club attracted
another big crowd to the Benning track
this afternoon. the steeplechase being re-
sponsible for an increased number of ladies.
The card was one Of the best of the meet
ing, although the liberal use of the blue
pencil left but a very small field in the dis
lance event. the sixth race.
At post time in the first race The
Rhymer. Moor and Robert Waddell had
Withdrawn from that event, the Puritan
In the second and kinnikinic. Carbuncle,
Asquith, Charentus, First Whip, Handcuff.
Survivor and Hardly in the sixth
First race; seven furlongs-Maribert q.
SLACK IL to D. won: Hardly, (McCue). II
to l, second; Humboldt IT. Burns), . to /,
third. Time 1:o0.
Second race: five furlongs-Pigeon Post
(Burns), to TO- Won: Termless (McCue), =
to l, second: Rabunta Up. McDermotD, 10
to L. third. Time, 1.O3 80.
Third race, steeplechase; two miles-Hig-
PIE tMara). 3 to D. won; Self Protection
dayton. to 1, second; Sackett (Adams),
3 to 1, third. Time, 400. Firebrand fell.
Entries for Tomorrow.
Following are the entries for tomorrow's
races:
First race, selling; three-year-olds and
upward; nineteen entries: mile and fifty
yards-The Chamberlain. III; Fleuron, 1o5;
Harry McCoun, 105; Sir Fitzhugh, 102;
Rare Perfume, 101: West Baden 30; al
thea, 30; Beverage, 50; MY Butterfly. So.
Second race, selling; two-year-olds; thir-
teer entries; five furlongs-Obligedl LOG; Ra-
bunta, 105; Sweepstakes. 100; Anthony, 1US;
Provost, 1Ol; Albert Enright, 100: Obey,
TO-; The Brother, 1O6: Cherries, 105; The
Rogue, 100; Rubens, 105; Alzora, 1O7;
'Lambkin. %.
Third race, maiden three-year- and
upward; twelve entries; seven furlongs-
Leon Ferguson, 100; Mordelmo, 1O0 Ellen
Terry. 81: Hawk, 81; Captain January, 81;
Hopbrook, 81; Darwin, %; Bethany, 81;
Perion, 81; Old Tank, 81; Lansea, 81; Berto,
81
Fourth race. two-year-olds: selling; five
entries: six furlongs-McAddie, 112; Isia,
1l2: Sadie s., 100; Moor 1903; Robert Wad-
dell 1O3
Fifth race, selling; three-year-olds: eight
entries; mile and forty yards-Evelyn Byrd,
lo9, Island Prince, los; Monmouth Boy. 103:
Spurs. 1O1; fDecimal. 80; MY Butterfly, SO;
RANDY, 81; beverage, IS.
Sixth race, handicap: ten entries; mile
and 100 yards-kinnikinic. 126, and Car
buncle 100 coupled; Decanter, III, and
Asquith, % coupled; Handcuff 1O6;
Knight of the Garter, 113: Imp, 1913; Char
entus, 1l6; First Whip, 112; Magic Light,
90
Apprentice allowances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
OvERRULED BY COURT.
Plea I'm Abatement In Shea Case Set
Asfde-Trial Ordered.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
LA PLATA, Md. November 22.-Sheriff
Edward T. Shea, William Todd Fox, Her
bert Bote.er, William Shea and Leo Smith
were. upon order of the court, taken from
the Marlboro Jail this morning by Elisoi
Samuel c. Sweeney and conveyed to La
Plata for arrangement on the charge OF
criminal assault on Lucy Hart. Although
they haa been confined in the Prince
Georges county Jail for over forty days
they had a healthy appearance and were
clean and neat in their attire. While they
apparently realized the seriousness of the
charge hanging over them. they were IN
cheerful spirits and acted as though there
would be no doubt of their acquttai.
Sheriff Shea, young Fox and Leo smith,
in the course of conversation with pas
sengers on the train, said it would be
proved beyond doubt that the charge wa
an Itrageous one and that they Wouio
undoubtedly be acquitted.
When the accused men arrived at La
Plata they were met by Sheriff Nicholson
and Deuty Sheriff Ware and by two of their
counsel. Representative Sidney +. Mudd
and ex-State's Attorney Adrian Posey, ana
after short consultation the Charles
county sheriff took charge of the prisoners
and carried them to the Jail. about 200
yards distant, where they were placed in
a room the ground floor which had been
comfortably furnished for their occupancy.
The room is small one. and hardly large
enough to accommodate many persons
1t is the one IN which George Matthews
who was hanged here three years ago for
the murder of Young Irwin, spent the last
night of his life.
Shortly after the defendants named were
locked up court was called, Judges Crane
and Merrick on the bench. Judge Crane,
speaking for the court, announced that
after consultation they had concluded to
overrule the plea in abatement filed by
counsel for the defense, which attacked the
validity of the Indictment found against
them by the Prince Georges county grand
jury. Mr.. Mudd filed exception to the
ruling of the court. The prisoners were
then brought over from Jail and were ar
raigned. They stood with heads erect. their
hands up during the reading of the indict-
ment, and when asked at its conclusion.
What say you, are you guilty of
the charge made against you or not gull
typ They all answered, in clear, firm
tones. Not guilty"
By agreement of counsel, and with the
concurrence of the court. Monday next was
fixed for the day of trial Mr.. Mudd asked
that because of the absence of other coun-
sci he be not required to elect until Satur-
day how the traversers should be tried,
which request was granted. The prisoners
were then returned to Jail by the sheriff
and his deputies. The proceedings in the
court room did not occupy over ten minutes
The plea in abatement to quaSh Indictment
was filed because the grand jury did not
consist of the full number of persons re-
quired by law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
FUNERAL OF LIEUT.. HAESLER.
Remains Laid to Rest in Cemetery at
Annapolis.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, November 22.-The re-
mains of the late Lieut. Francis ]. Haesler
L. S. N, who died on Tuesday in New
York, were buried in the Naval Academy
cemetery here today, Chaplain Clarke con-
Quoting the services in the chapel. A de-
tail of marines fired salute as the casket
was lowered into the grave. The pail
bearers were Surgeon w. r. Dubose, Lieut..
Commander A. w. Grant, Lieuts. ]. B.
Blish, l.. S. Van Duzen. J. A. Hoogewerff
NJ. l.. Bristol, w. K Gisse and Prof. Louis
Duncan.
Lieut.. Haesler while at the Naval Acad-
envy. was in command of the battalion of
cadets, being attached to the ordnance de-
partment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Government Bonds.
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Nd, November 22.-Elour steady
unchanged: receipts. $3.50 barrels; EXPORTS 49, 100
11Hs; December. 71Ha72; January 73Aa73as: May,
77Aa5S; steamer No.2 red 8Ssia69; receipts, 20 1S
southern on grade, 7Oa72 Corn frmer; mixed spot,
old. 43Aa44: new. 43N the month"; old. 43N a44
42laa42ss; January. 42a42A; February, 42ka4eH;
steamer mixed 41ha41h; receipts, III ,948 BUSH
els; exports 1851 bushels; southern white corn
new. 3Sa43k; southern yellow corn, 40a43 Oats
firm; No. white. 27Ha2S; No. mixed. 25ha26:
No. z nearby. 40: No. western, 81; receipts 6615
bushels: exports. none. Hay frmer; No. / tim
othy, H6.30ae11.0O. Grain freights quiet and
steady. une hinged. Butter steady. unchanged. Eggr
steady, d. Cheese and sugar firm and unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
HACkNE, DAY AT HORSE SHOW.
Standard Bred TrOtters and Hunters
Also Exhibited.

NEW YORK, November 22.-The hackney
horse again held sway at the horse show
today. The show opened with the judging
of a class of two hackney stations. But
one was shown, Prince Compton, the ex-
hibit of Eben d. Jordan of Boston. class
of four hackney brood mares, shown in
hand with two of their produce, followed
by F. c. Stevens of Attica, N. Y, carried
off both first and second prizes. the third
going to Mr. Jordan. A class of four-year-
old hackney stations, followed by one of
French coaching stations, completed the
list of heavy horses for the morning.
STANDARDIZED trotting stations and po-
MES in harness occupied the time of the
judges until nearly II o'clock. when a class
of thrty-four qualified hunters were tried
out for the entries In the Corinthian class
101. the successful competitors to be judged
later this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
J. FLETCHER SHERA ARRESTED.
Gen. Daniel Sickles Charges Him
with Larceny of $4,000.

>" ICn IHHFCehy %1O,t1OU.
NEW YORK, November 22.-J. Fletcher
Shera, the stock broker and member of the
New York stock exchange, who failed last
week, was arrested today charged with
grand larceny. Lemue W. Baxter Shera's
bookkeeper, also was arrested. Both men
were arrested warrants issued at the in
stance of General Daniel E. Sickles, the
charge being the securing of $4,000 of
General Slckles' money under false pre-
tense.
General Sickles alleges that some time
last summer he gave Shera $4,000 in cash
to invest in Manhattan ST. Paul, Northern
Pacific and other stocks. and that since
that time Shera has refused to give an ac-
counting. Daniel p. Hays. attorney for
General Sickles, said that, though the spe-
citic charge is for $4,000, the aggregate
amount will reach nearly $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Address. on IPhilippine..

Arrangements have been completed
whereby Rev olivef9C. Miller, recently re-
turned from the Philippines, will address
the workers of the Fort Myer executive
committee and their friends In the lecture
room of the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church tomorrow F'Tiday) evening. at 7:ao
o'clock. Mr.. . Miller Served as a volunteer
ry in the Philippine Islands. much of the
time ION the firing line with Generals
Lawton and Bates. and will speak of his
experiences during said service 1t. Col.
Of the Fort sMyer committee will preside
at the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Temporary stoppage of Cars.

The work of laying a switch on the line
of the Washington Traction railroad at Az
street is to be done tonight, and in order
that the workmen may be unimpeded the
running of the cars of the Anacostia, the
9th street and Takoma Park lines will be
stopped. The last the 18th street
road will leave 18th street and Florida
avenue at 1855 pm, and Anacostia at
IL :5S pm On the 9th street road cars will
leave the wharf at II :35 pm. and Florida
avenue at 1906 pm. The last Forest Glen
car will leave the District bounds at II :3S
pm. The last car for Takoma Park will
leave at IL :4S p.m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
BEAR HAD STORMY PASSAGE.
Revenue Cutter Reaches Seattle,
WASH. From Cape Nome.

SEATTLE. Wash, November 22-The
revenue cutter Bear. Capt. futile. has ar
rived in this port from Nome. having lett
there November 8. 1t was delayed three
days by severe storm. Col. Wright, head
of the revenue service at Nome, came down
on the cutter.
The steamer Bertha also arrived from
Kodiak and Valdez with $50 passengers
and $4,000 gold in individual holdings. 1t
reports the schooner Emma Louisa total
wreck at Turnagain. The Bertha rescued
the schooner Mermaid. with supplies for
the army post at Valdez, from going on the
rocks near that place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN DEAD,
Noted Composer Passes Away Sudden
" From Heart Disease


~ From Heart Disease.
LONDON, November 22-Sir Arthur Sui
Ivan. the musical composer, is dead. the
result of heart failure.
Sir Arthur Sullivan's death was very sud
den 1t occurred at 8 o'clock this morn
ing. While he was laughing and talking
in his house he was suddenly attacked by a
disease of the heart and died in a few min
utes. He had been ailing for some time
but it was not believed his heart was af-
fected. Recently he had been in better
health than for some weeks past.
Later, it became known that Sir Arthur
sullivan had been ailing since he returned
from Switzerland in the middle of Sep
tember. He caught chill there and his
chest and lungs became affected. He took
to his bed fortnight ago but was con-
valescing and sitting UP in his bed just be-
fore he expired.
The afternoon newspapers print long
eulogies of the deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
THIED TO KILL HIS SISTER.
Eugene Skinner Then Swallowed Car
bOIfc Acid Himself.

DOIIc Nc1U ff1mHe1f.
EASTON. Pa, November 22-Eugene
Skinner early this morning made what may
prove to be a successful attempt to MUIR
der his sister, Mrs. Francis MILFORD after
which he committed suicide by the same
means he had hoped to kill her Skinner
and his sister came here from Auburn n
Y.
Between 3 and o'clock Mrs. MILFORD was
awakened by her brother trying to chloro-
form her. She fought him off, but, after
desperate struggle. Skinner succeeded in
forcing quantity of carbolic acid down
her throat. He then swallowed the balance
OF the acid and ran from the house. He
was found dead in the Lehigh Valley rail-
road yards. Mrs. MILFORD made her way to
doctors office. She is frightfully burned
and may die. Skinner is believed to have
been insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Lockout at Harvester Works.

CHICAGO. November 22.-Labor troubles
that have been smouldering for some time
at the Plano Harvester Manufacturing
Co.'S plant at West Pullman eliminated
yesterday in a lockout of 800 workmen. No
tees had been posted announcing a sus-
pension of work for an indefinite period.
The plant was shut down last July, but
work was resumed again the day after
election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Appointed an Aid to ChnHec.

1t was announced at the War Department
today that Mr.. Webb c. Hayes, son of ex-
President Hayes and late lieutenant colo
mel. United States volunteers. having re-
ported In person at the headquarters of the
China relief expedition. Pekin. September
8. was appointed volunteer aid-de-camp
the staff of Maj. Gen. Chaffee, COM
handing the relief expedition Gen. Chat
fee issued general order announcing this
appointment, and directed that the new
aid-de-camp "be obeyed and respected ac-
cordingly."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Officers Did Their Duty.

Complaint was made to the District Com
missioners several days ago by Everett Lee
Of 1900 Florida avenue northeast, that Po-
licemen Mansfield and Quail had assaulted
him while he was recently under arrest
Major Sylvester, the chief of police, after
investigating the complaint, has Informed
the Commissioners that in his opinion the
officers did nothing more than their duty
in the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Dismissal and Appointments.

Marshall l.. Sothoron, a clerk in the spe-
cial assessment branch of the assessors
office, was dismissed yesterday afternoon
upon the recommendation of the assessor
Mr.. H. H. Darneille. The Commissioners,
upon Mr.. Darneille's recommendation, to-
day appointed Mr.. Aaron Bradshaw as Mr..
Sothoron's successor, at an annual salary
of 81, 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
HOtelkeeper Kills HimAelf,

SCRANTON, Pa, November 22 Edward
Fassold, proprietor of a hotel at Minooka,
committed suicide today by cutting his
throat His mind is believed to have been
affected because of domestic troubles. A
week ago he began divorce proceedings, al
leging that his wife treated him cruelty in
obliging him to get up first in the morning
and cook his own breakfast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
ILL OF SMALLPOX,
COlOred EmpIOye of Brick Yard De-
yeIODs Disease.

Frank Houston, colored man about
twenty years Of age, hailing from Danville
Va, came recently to the brick yard Of Mr.
Holbrook. at the south end of the Long
bridge, where he got work. He was taken
sick about two weeks ago, shortly after
his arrival at the yard.
Today he was brought to this city in a
wagon by John Rowland and conveyed to
the Emergency Hospital. There his case
was diagnosed by an inspector of the
health office smallpox. The sick man
was at once removed to the smallpox hos
pital, and Rowland was taken to the deten-
ton camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
For Texas Flood Sufferers.

DR.. William Tindall, secretary to the
board Of District Commissioners, yester-
day forwarded to the governor of Texas,
for the benefit of the people Of Galveston,
a draft for $146.53, which amount was col
lected through The Star. This increases
the fund raised here for the benefit of the
people of Galveston to SS,76O75, the sum of
SS614.22 having been heretofore sent to the
governor of Texas for their relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Petition for Legal Separation.

On the grounds of habitual drunkenness
and cruelty Hedwig Kurtz, through Attor-
ney W. L. Elterich, has petitioned the Su-
preme Court of the District of Columbia to
grant her divorce from Louis Kurtz, Jr.,
said to be teacher of music and at one
time organist of a local church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Knocked Down by Car.

Samuel White. seven years old, living ct
1414 14th street northwest, was knocked
down by Capital Traction car No. 15 near
14th and P streets northwest this afternoon
and cut about the head and hands. After
receiving treatment at Days drug store he
was able to go home with friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Child Hurt.

John Lee, eolored, thirteen years old, was
run over at LIST and C streets northwest
this morning by a wagon owned by ]. Z.
Hoover of $50 H street northeast, ami
slightly injured. He lives at 3S1 A street
northeast, and was taken to the Emergency
Hospital for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
THE IRRIGATION CONGRESS,
Meeting I'm Chicago Settles Down to
Active Work.

Active Work.
CHICAGO, November 22.-The national
irrigation congress, which began its ninth
annual session here last night, got down to
business today. President Elwood Mead OF
Wyoming presided. Committees were ap-
pointed consisting of one member from each
state and territory represented. The COM
mittee on resolutions was instructed to
draft a memorial setting forth the objects
of the congress, showing the Importance OF
the reclamation of the arid lands in the
United States to report Saturday.
Captain Hiram Chittenden of the United
States Engineer Corps was then introduced
and spoke of Relations of the General
Government to Reservoir Construction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-22
Movement. of Naval Vessels.

The cruiser Albany arrived at Manila to-
day. The Amphitrite is at Norfolk. The
Monterey arrived at Canton today. The
Scorpion has sailed from Port au Prince for
Kingston. The torpedo boat Farragut re-
ported to Admiral Kautz, the commander
Of the Pacific station, on the 18th instant
for duty.