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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
TWO JURIEs SUMMONED.

~ special grand jury has been sum
moned to investigate a complaint of
five members of the City Council of
encroachment on the drainage way in
Gander Creek. The Jury will meet on
Thursday. The following men have
been called: Il. C. Brooks, ID. A. VIII
liams, Edward Powell. George *. At
kinson, III. c. Walker. Robert +. Clio
Yer. NJ. w. Allen, Ambrose Il. Will
The following petit jury has been
drawn for the Hastings Court for to-
morrow: w. A. Culpepper. Charles
DORM r. l.. Herbert, Jr.. Lawson
Suddy. George c. Wainwright, c. c.
mentrout. George It. Whitehurst D. Il.
Dempsy, Charles f. Blick, Jessie II.
Faison. James c. Collins, a. L. Fen
tress and Byron Corwine, Jr.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
ROSEBUDs' MEETlNG.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Park View Rosebud Society will be held
this afternoon ut $3.50 o'clock. An in
terestinS program will be rendered
which is the following:
Recitation--N1iss Corlnne Boyd.
Solo-AIiss Emily Deans.
Recitation-Miss Marguerite Tedrow.
ette-Nfisses Hudgins, Dodson
Allen and Morris.
Rccitation-Mrs. Clayton w. Boyd.
Solo.
Recitation-Miss Gladys Woodson.
The, following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President. Miss Bula Nash; vice
president, Miss Fannie Turner: secre-
tary. Mr.. w. r. Manning; treasurer
Miss Pearl Roane: organist. Miss Fai.
gon; chorister. Miss Roane.
All are cordially invited to attend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
MIssIoNARY RAII.Y.

AS to-day is the last Sunday before
the meeting OF the Methodist Confer
ence. which takes place in Norfolk on
Wednesday, the Missionary Society OF
Wright Memorial Church have ar
ranged to have q missionary rally this
afternoci at $3.50 o'clock. and, Judging
from the talent which has been Sc
cured to take part In the exercises, the
occasion will doubtless be one Of un-
usual interest. Among some Of the at
tractlve features of the meeting will
be q duet by Mrs. 7. Criff Edwards and
Miss Minnie Bailey. recitation by
Miss Emily Deans and an address by
Roy. DR.. Eisher
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
SUNBEAM MEETING.

Tho Sunbeam Society of the South
Street Baptist Church will hold their
monthly meeting this afternoon at 3
o'clock. Tho following program will
be carried out:
a. Hymn.
Co. Scripture reading and prayer by
the president w. ID. Guy.
(S0 Hymn.
% Recitation-Ola Stroud.
(5) Recitation-J. w. Mitchell, Jr.
t6) Solo-Katie Sivels.
G.) Address-Rev. G.. w Cox. of Lam
hert's Point.
81 Closing hymn and prayer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
WILL HAVE TO SUBMIT.

The street car committee met Friday
night to hear the opinion of the city
attorney in reference to the Portsmouth
Street Railroad charging two fares ia
go TO the navy yard or Prentis Place.
The attorney submitted his opinion
in writing, stating that the road had
no right to charge more than one fare
to a person who took the navy yard
car on High street and went to the
yard or 10 Prentis Place. as the COM
pany would issue n transfer to any
one who got on the County street or
Park View line. and they could go to
the yard. and that more than one fare
charged on another branch was n vio-
lation of their contract. The clerk was
instructed to notify the railroad COM
rany that any attempt to charge two
fares would be considered by the coun-
ell as Il violation of their contract; and
that such must not be done Just how
the opinion of the attorney will be
taken by the railroad company remains
to be seen.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
NEXT ATTRACTION AT THE
JYCEUM.

a High Glass Vaudeville Company of
Excellent People the Sill.
Beginning to-morrow night, and every
evening next week. with Wednesday
and Saturday matinees, Friday night
excepted Messrs. Bland and Daugh-
trey Will present to the amusement-
loving public, under the direction OF
MIR. J. II. Havcrly. a very high class
entertainment in the Metropolitan All
Star Fashionable Vaudeville Company.
The names of the ladies and gentle
men who will furnish innocent amuse-
ment for our people are well known to
those Interested in theatricals. and the
announcement that they will appear
here in our beautiful and wcll-man-
aged Lyceum is being hailed with de-
light by many of our prominent pco-
pie.
The company has been selected with
great care. and is headed by the Won
derful Haidubara family, four in num-
Der. Russian singers and dancers. who
were brought from the Arcadia Thea
tire. st. Petersburg, to this country at
great expense.
Van Leer and Duke. the mystifying
Ellwood. Taggart and Cole. Shaw the
renowned imperSonator: Fitzpatrick
and Tupper. the bewitching children:
Ed *. Cassidy, descriptive vocalist:
Barney Lubin, the king laughmaker:
illustrated songs. vitagraph. and Miss
Ada Boulder. New Iork's favorite so
loist and exponent of rag-time melo-
dies. all make a bill the equal OF which,
ii is said. has never been in this city
before There will be no change in
prices-2j. s., soc: matinecs. % and 15c.
There has already been an excellent
sale of advance seats.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
BIRTHDAY PARTY

The birthday party of ST. Paul's Aid
Society promises to be a delightful af
fair. The committee who have charge
OF the party are determined to make
the members and friends spend a
pleasant evening. Mrs. ]. Griff Ed
wards. Prof. Q. S. Russell. Mr.. T.. d.
burgess. of Norfolk. Mr.. Drew and
other local artists will render n very
attractive program. The handsome re-
Nuisance lace handkerchief. which
Will be ratified ut the party, will doubt
less attract many who have chances
in It, For the small sum of 10 cents
hearing number. which gives one a
chance i'm beautiful pastel picture en-
titled Priscilla" Aid a worthy cause
by visiting Pythian Castle Tuesday
evening. November ID. at O'Clock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11

The week beginning with the second
Sunday In November is observed by all
Associations as n week of special pray
er for the work among the young men.
a special service for men viii be held
In the Presbyterian Church chapel this
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. j \. La
than Will speak and the Park View NJ
l.. Church choir will sing.
The regular meeting OF the Grady
Club will be held tomorrow CMonday)
evening in the Association office. Tho
newly elected officers will be installed
and the program will include papers
and q debate.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
NrIrsICAr CONCEPT

The Seaboard Air Line Band will
give musical concert at the Lyceum
Theatre on Friday. November 18th
The band is one of the finest in the
state. and the simple announcement
that they will appear before the pub
lie will set the music-loving people to
wishing for the day to arrive
Besides the concert by the band
some OF the hest known singers In the
two cities will take part. Among them
are Mrs. j. Grif' Edwards. Miss Kin
dred Williams. MIR. VIII Y. Parker. j
!. Jenkins and others. The program
has been well selected and comprises
all the up-to-date pieces.
The box Office will he open for the
sale of tickets all day Friday. See adj
vertisement
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
SAILING UNDER FALSE coLoRs.

SAILING UNDER FALSE COLORS.
Friday night Substitute Officer JOS
eph Abbott arrested Henry Dansey, a
negro who was dressed in female attire
parading the streets and acting in an
indecent manner. When he saw the Of
iiccr he ran and was pursued by MIR.
Abbott and officer Broughton. who
chased him to his home, which he
reached first. and locked the door. The
officers forced an entrance. but by the
time they got in he mad donned his
male attire. They made him dress
again and carried him 10 iail. Yester-
day morning he appeared in female at
| tire. When asked why he was mas
querading in that manner he said lie
wanted TO brighten some boys. Ills
honor fined him $40 in default of which
| nc went to Jail.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
NAVY YARD WORKMAN KILLED.

NAVY YARD WORKMAN KILLED.
Tom Tucker, n colored laborcr in the
yards and docks department OF the
navy yard. received Il fatal Injury yes
terday while working in the timber
basin. Tucker was one OF Il gang of
men employed in getting out timber.
one OF the guy ropes Of derrick
which was being used was carried
away, and the hosting boom swinging
around struck him q terrific blow.
which stunned him. He was treated
by Il physician at the yard and after
wards removed to his home in 10th
street. Berkeley. During the afternoon
Tucker died from his injuries.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
AN uNFoRTuNArE CALL

On Thursday last n negro named Lee
Edwards completed Il sentence of six
months in the city Jail for stealing a
watch from Mr.. T. i. Jones. He was
discharged and left yesterday. lie
came back TO visit some OF his old
chums. While in the pail telephone
message was received from Norfolk ut
The police station asking that Edwards
be arrested if he was found in Ports
mouth. Tho Lieutenant went to the
jail, arrested Edwards and held him
for the Norfolk authorities. who want
him for stealing n watch on that side al
the river lie was carried hack 10 Nor
folk. His visit proved TO be an untor-
tlnatc one for him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
CuprcT1rAe Dortc

Emmett Deans has opened his line OF
Christmas dolls. which. he says. cannot
he duplicated anywhere at the prices
charged. He saws that lie has the
finest line that has ever been shown in
Portsmouth. and the prices are way
down. lie also has q fun supply of
dolls hats. caps. shoes. boots and
sacques. BY buying early you can Sc
cure q. better selection.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11

a large party of naval people went
to Newport News on the tug Wahncta
yesterday morning to witness the
launching of the singie-turretcd mont
tor Arkansas. Among the party were
Captain Watson and family. Chief En-
cineer Milican ana family. Lieutenant
Mole. lieutenant. Quimhy and family.
Lieutenant COLONEL Elliott and family,
Lieutenant Commander Gilmore. Can
tain Wise's family from the Franklin;
Mrs. Evans and n number OF guests of
the various families. The party re-
turned TO the yard about . o'clock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
STRUCK BY A STREET CAR.

Carl Burton. n young son of Mr.. VII
liam II. Burton. was struck by a street
car on High street yesterday near
Middle, and knocked down. receiving
n painful cut on the head from the fail.
The little fellow was watching the an
tics of a monkey attached to an organ
grinders string and did not notice the
approach of the car.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
yuE vTNEN SAILS

The gunboat Vixen moved down to
Iynnhaven BAY yesterday TO test her
comuasscs and during the afternoon
on the last of her stores from the tug
took on the last of her stores from the
tug Wahncta. 1t was said at the navy
yard that She was expected TO sail dur
ing the evening for the West indies.
where she Will be employed on survey
dutN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH RE
OPENED

The First PRESBYTERIAN Church.
which has heen closed for the past two
months while undergoing repairs will
be opened for service to-day. The re-
pairs made TO the church included the
building of recess for the organ and
choir back of the pulpit. a thorough re-
painting Of the interior and new gas
fixtures.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
RECEPTION TO A RETURNED
MISSION

At the morning service in the Court
Street Baptist Church to-day the Rev.
c. w. PrUjtt. missionary from China,
will speak on THE Outlook for Chris
tan Missions in China
On Monday night Mr.. Pruitt and
wife will be given a reception in the
lecture room of the church from to
1890 O'Clock. Mr.. Pruitt will tell of his
wonderful escape from China. and will
also give n description of the life and
customs of the people. Members of
the congregation are expected to be
present, and the public generally is in
yited
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At n meeting Of the District Confer
cnce at owens Memorial Church held
last week the following stewards were
elected
Joe Owens. Charles Garris. Captain
Wm. Morgan, a. w. Moore. ---- En-
Miss. Charles Shafer.
Mr.. Joseph owens was elected super
intcndent of the Sunday school and Mr.
ChnrlcS Gnrris DISTRICT steward.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
FdC0TSC2E!
TO
NORFOLK COUNTY TAXPAYERS

taxes viii bc found at The following Ing
places on Che dates stated:
NEST Erin RANCH TOWNSHIP.
justice c. -. Mathews office. corner
ipoine aud south streets. November /? h.
West Norfolk Postoncc. West Norfolk
Nnvcinher 18TH. 1900.
Il. II. lrotmanS store Churchland. No
.rANNEi.s GREEK TOWNSHIP.
hon. y. ~. Hawks o!licc iIuntersviilc
November 18Th, 1890.
Guys store. Tanners Creek Cross
Roads, November 16th, 1890
Hon -. Loper's Office, Lambert's
Point November nth 1890
DEEP CREEK. TOWNSHIP.
,o Ghias Sst Lindsay's store, November
Deep creek Village November 18th.
Gilmertor. W. S. Johnsons store No.
TLEhsNNTrY GROVE DISTRICT
o;Nsewy5oerne's store. Bethel, November
eM:hi's store. Benefit November 18th,
!. J, Hairs store, Great Bridge. No.
,BuTTs' ROAD TOWNSHIP.
j. j. Morse's store, Hickory Ground
November lith. 1860.
George b. Wood's store. November 18th,
W; II. Loci!hart's store, Fentress. No
wAsHrNGToN TOWNSHIP.
sam Wilson's store South Norfolk.
November 18th, 1900,
COURTHOUSE.
On november 18Th. 2oth. 2ist, ed, 23d, 2ith.
paid taxes on December LIST, 1900
no2-l0t s. w. LYONS, Treasurer
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
cor,L1ERs HERr FOR coA1.

The naval Golfers Pompey and
Leonidas arrived from League Island
yesterday morning and are now lying
In the stream off Lambert's Point
awaiting their turn at the coal piers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
RECENT ARRESTS.

stephen Dau9htrey. colored. was ar
rested last night on charge of wife
heating. and was locked up for hear
ing tomorrow morning.
Jim Hicks, colored, assaulted Hynan
Reshefslsy. in the latter's store in
County street last night. Officer Digs
found the two fighting on the side
walk and placed Hicks under arrest
TRANSFERS OF COUNTY REALTY
The West Portsmouth Land Compa-
ny to j. Reuben. lot on Virginia ave-
nue.; 5000.
w. r. Bright ct ux. to ]. L. Webster,
land in Norfolk county; 5000.
Abbott Land Company to John w.
Temple. lot in Norfolk county; $3.50.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11
IF PORTSMOUTH--NE NEWS AND ADVERTISE

A NICELY FURNISHED FRONT
-; room for rent: centrally located and
convenient to ferry: references en-
changed. Address GROOM care Vir-
ginian-Pilot Office, Portsmouth, Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-11

REV. ROBERT iAssIE AT TRINITY
The Rev. Robert X. MassIe. professor
OF secclesiastieAl history and canon law
at the Virginia Theological Seminary.
will occupy the pulpit this morning In
Z Trinity Epfscopa Church.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
MADE RICH BY LOVER
st. Paul Woman Gets 5000, 900 Left
Her by Her Afianced.
Deed to Property in Honduras Made
over to Her by Her Lover on
His Denthbcd, Ten
Years Ago.

Through the publication of news
paper notice the other day Mrs. H. E.
Butterfeld, of st. Paul, has discovered
that she is 5000, 900 wealthier than she
had imagined. Mrs. II. e. Butterfeld
was formerly Miss Belle Griffin, of
Minneapolis, and in 1890, while upon
an excursion to the Pacific coast, she
met and became very friendly with
another OF the party, Thomas p. Har-
carried on by means OF correspond
ence, ripened into love and they be-
came engaged. Shortly after the en-
gagement Miss Griffin visited New
England with her mother and the
wedding was fixed for few months
distant. She then returned home to
prepare for the event. Shortly after
this Harkin was attacked by severe
hemorrhages of the lungs and died.
The night before his death he sent
for lawyer, an intimate friend, and
had him execute for his affianced a
quitclaim deed to a mining property
in Honduras. After Harlin's death
lne lawyer communicated WIN lne
Honduran government officials, and
his investigation led him to believe
that the mining property was not
worth the trouble of fling formal
transfer papers, and he let the mat
ter drop. Last winter, however, as
the result of syndicate operations, the
property greatly increased in value,
and the attorney, who is now practic-
ing in Detroit, learned of this fact,
and on communicating with the syn
dicate was offered 100000 for a quit
claim deed from Miss Griffin. In some
manner, however, all trace of that
young lady had been lost, and not
even the name of her parents or the
address at which she had formerly
lived could be found.
Mrs. Butterfeld, on reading the dis
patch printed the other day, at once
took steps to establish her identity
and will shortly receive the sum
which comes to her in so romantic a
fashion. Her husband is a clerk in
the Great Northern railroad freight
office.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
ECONOMY IN GUN TESTING.
Heavy Artillery Practice Would BE
Too Costly If Full Charges
Were Used.

The method used in the United
States navy for the economical train
ing of the gunners is very interest
ing. 1t is well-khown fact, says the
Washington Star, that the cost of
firing one of the large guns used in
the navy is very great, amounting
sometimes to $1,000 or more. To save
this expense a very simple method is
employed In the case of the large
guns an ordinary Remington rifle is
secured in the breech of the gun and
directly in the center of the bore, so
that when it is fired it's bullet takes
the same direction as that of the reg
ular projectile. The large gun is
sighted in the usual manner. On ac-
count of the lesser velocity of the
small bullet the target is placed close
to the ship and is made correspond
ingly small.
The method used for the six-pound-
er or other small guns is slightly diff
ferent, as instead of the small rifle a
wooden or dummy cartridge, the same
size as the regular cartridge, is en-
p!oyed. Through the center of this
wooden cartridge runs a rife barrel
which is loaded with a 44-caliber car
fridge.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
S. S. CONVENTION
About One Hundred at the First Session
Yesterday Afternoon.

The twelfth annual Sunday School
convention of Washington county as
sembled at the Baptist church in this
city at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon
There were nearly hundred present
at the first session, which was a most
interesting one to those interested in
Sunday School work. The convention
opened with prayer service, which was
followed by a number of business mat
ters of the association. One of the
most interesting topics Of the after
noon followed, the subject OF which
was "The Bible in the School,"
Rev. A. J. Hawk was assigned the
topic, "Should it be there?" and Rev.
Mr.. Blackmer was assigned the topic.
How to get it there?" The talks on
these subjects were most ably and in
terestingly presented. The subject of
the Bible in the Sunday School is a
subject that is receiving the atten-
ton of all Sunday School workers. 1t
is generally agreed that the Bible itself
should be used in the Sunday School,
but not to the complete exclusion of
lesson helps.
The Round Table was next in order
on the program; the theme, Sunday
School Management-How to bring it
up to modern demands" was the
basis of an interesting discussion 1t
consisted of three-minute talks, free
to all. Many brief but interesting and
instructive remarks were made on this
subject.
Transformation of country-How
brought about-How to make the
work permanent" by Miss Thornton.
This was a we'll written and we'll pre-.
sented paper on an interesting subject
The convention now adjourned until
the evening session. After adjourn
meGJ the delegates were assigned their
places and then spent a social half hour
in n convention room before leaving.
EVENING SESSION.
Ihe evening session of the conven-
ton was opened by special song SER
vice, by selected choir from several
schools, conducted by Prof. Bird.
This was followed by "a Word of
Greeting" by Rev. L. Kirtley, of this
c,;y, which was responded to by Rev.
Mr. Brinkman.
The State Secretary, Joseph Clark,
gave an address on "Self- training of
the Teacher"
The evening service was made brief
so that those who wished could attend
the Lyceum lecture at the Auditorium.
There was a very large number in at
5erdance at the evening session. 1t
was decided not to have the early
morning prayer service marked on the
program for Friday morning.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
ASCENT OF MOUNT ARAFAT.
The Spot on which Nouh's Ark Rest
ed Is Very Difficult to
Reach.

The Ararat mountains in Armenia
comprise two peaks situated seven
miles apart. They are known as Great
and Little Ararat and are respectively
1890 and 1890 feet above the plain,
says the Scientific American. They
partially belong to three countries
Russia, Turkey and Persia. The
mountains are covered on the tops
with perpetual snow, ice and glaciers.
The summit of Great Ararat was
reached in 1920 by Prof. Parrot, and
on September g 1900, member of
the Russian Geographical society
named Peoggenpohl ascended the
peak with considerable party. The
difficulties of the ascent are very
great ands his successful expedition
will be welcome news in geographical
circles. Ascents are rare, having been
made in 1884, 1S43, 1845, 1850 and 1856.
Little Ararat is even more difficult to
Climb, as its declivities are greater
and sleeper, it's form being almost
conical. 1t is believed to be the spot
where the ark rested, but there is a
tradition that Mount Judi, in south
ern Armenia, was the spot. The noun
tain is of volcanic origin and was in
eruption in 1885, and in 1910 there was
II vast discharge of sulphurous vapors
quake SHOOK the surrounding country.
There Is considerable literature de-
voted to the mountain.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
TEST OF EMERGENCY RATION.
A Troop of United states Cavalry to
Try Experiment for n
Fortnight.

Capt. Fountain and Capt. Foster, of
the emergency ration board of the
war department, who have been in
Kansas City for several weeks prepar-
ing the ration for an actual test, will
leave for Fort Reno, /. T. They will
start from Reno with troop of cav
airy made up of men from Fort Reno
and Fort Sill and make marching ex-
petitions, during which the men will
live wholly on the emergency ration,
which has been prepared at a pack
ing company's plant at Kansas City.
The ration is put up in an elliptical
can eight inches long. Each days
food weighs a pound, and each can
contains three cakes of sweet choco-
late and three cakes of food prepara-
tion composed of meat and grain
compound. The latter, which tastes
not unlike parched corn, with a slight
flavor of meat, is very palatable. 1t
can be eaten uncooked, made into a
porridge or a soup, or it can be made
into a mush and then fried.
Each can contains small packages
of salt and pepper. The effect of the
food on the men will be carefully
noted. They will be weighed every
day and their condi' IONS closely OBJ
served by a physician. The test will
probably last two or three weeks, and
then the board will report to the war
department the result of the test.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-11-09
GOES UNRECOGNIZED.
Ex-President Harrison and His
Sprightly Little Daughter Escape
the Notice of New York Crowds.

Benjamin Harrison, dressed in his
usual black frock coat and high silk
hat, walked five blocks in the Broad
way hotel district of New York,
thronged with men and women the
other day and not one recognized him.
"Baby" Harrison-"she's getting to be
quite a miss" her father says-was
tripping alongside, her little hand in
his, and stepping on the cracks be-
tween the stones. She missed one.
She halted and reached back one lit
tie foot to touch it. She jerked on the
hand of her eX-presidential father, and
he paused, stepped half pace back
ward and smiled benignly while
"Baby" Harrison planted her foot on
that crack. Nobody dreamed that the
old gentleman obeying the child was an
ex-chief magistrate of the United
States.