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New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
ODELL WILL CUTTAX RATE.
TELLS A LABOR DELEGATION THAT he
Will NOT APPOINT MORE FAC
TORY INSPECTORS.

csovernor-eiect oder yesterday afternoon told
Moses de Costa and Herman Grofsman' OF tne
Central Federation Of Labor. that ne was
against Increasing the number of factory m
spectors and that HIS first concern sfter oecoiil-
inr Governor would be reduce the state tax
rate instead OF TO increase Il. Messrs. DE Costa
END Grossman had a long talk with the Gov
ernor. and insisted that many Of the unsanitary
conditions EXISTING in the sweatshops OF this city
could be done away with by increasing the num-
her of factory inspectors
You are on the wrong tack" said Mr. odeil
II seems 10 me that you ought first TO go to the
Board of Health with proposition OF this kind
and. falling TO get what is proper there. appeal
70 the Mayor II the Mayor refuses 20 do his
duty. then come 70 me. and TH see that the
ruisances are nbated n they come within the
scope ~ the state laws. The people Of this city
are continually talking against violations OF uhe
spirit ~ home rule. and you two gentlemen come
here and ask me 20 favor having the State DO a
lot Of work which the Board OF Health ought 10
look after The salaries OF the factory inspectors
~ this State amount 70 more than the sum paid
for the collection of the internal revenues OF the
state. After I become Governor my first concern
viii be 70 reduce the State tax rate not 10 In
crease II by appointing more state ofhclais. IL
seems 10 me that the appropriation for state
Mr.. De Costa said to a Tribune reporter after
the conference with the Governor;
The Factory Inspector law needs overhauling. AZ
uresent a man OF Wo saan doing work IN sweatshop
gels a license from factory inspector. III the m
Inspector tags up their work because OF the
flthv condition OF the shop they can move out
and 20 10 another factory inspector ana ger an
other license and so on as before lheie ousill 20
be Z more rigid enforcement Of the Jaw Lanolor1s
81 buildings used for sweatshop purposes shoulu
re compelled take out license ana lhus pe
made responsible for the condition or fleir piuil-
erfy Al Nos 40 and ll2 MulntrtE-sl TOT instance
there are from fourteen beds IN every room
and az times swcatshOp work Is ooEe IN lI1ese
crowded and foul rooms. 7 am convinced Ihat
many OF the abuses which tend TO spread Conuss
taEious disease could be absted by more rlgld
Enforcement OF the Factory Inspection laws htie
ought be hundred factory inspectors ior TINS
city alone.
Mr.. Grossman said.
Last week had occasion 20 investigate the case
~ q tailor whose wife Is sick and away from
home His children were sick Win scarlet
fever aud ne took OF them while he maoe
high grade clOaks for n TWENTY hiro-st- ntI-
chant. These COaks would sell Tor IL least $40
aniece and it goes without saying tndf theE VIII
he purchased N at all, by wealthy people there
isn't any doubt that tho cloaks have the germs or
scarlet fever in them the tailor had has Dabg
and the cloak in his lap the same time. Ihate
the reason why The rich well the middle class
ought 20 he anxious 20 improve the conditions IN
the sweatshop districts.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
COLLEGE POINT WATER FILTHY

The hlthy condition OF the College Point pond from
which the village derives its water supply. IA en-
gaging The attention Of the residents just now DR.
John Mcpherson and Dr. Ferdinand Steffen recently
made an examination Of the pond. and I'm a letter
TO the TaXpayers' Association have pronouncaa r.
9ond to 9e & IN a most hlthy and unwholesome con
dlllon. me prevalence Of diphtheria is what
prompted the investigation. The ponds NJ tbc
Flushing WaterWOrks said TO be i'm no bettor
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
TICTORT FOR - ORGANIz4rLnr

The Hudson County Republican organizat tion was
victorious at all cf the primaries in Jersey City OF
"Wednesday niEht with the exception OF the Eighth
Ward, where the opposition led by eX-Alderman
George w. Decker was successful The total vote
in the ward was $50. The organization ticket re-
cetved 49, votes and the Decker ticket 458 giving
the latter a majority OF twenty-Stx The organize
tiOn candidates successful i'm all
districts. where the Deckers mana ged To get ma
jOrieS large enongh to overcome those in the other
a 1T
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
SOUTH RIVER GHOST CAUGHT.

New-Brunswick. Dec. 6.-The ghost which has
been soaring South River residents for the last
month, and which had been chased several times
but always avoided capture, caught last night.
David Henderson was the ghost. He Is brother
in-law Of County Collector Serviss and is highly
respected citizen. He admitted he was the ghost
In every instance where the apparitiOn had been
seem In explanation he said he had resOrted to
this unusual act scare his three daughters. They
had desire. he said. to bC out until 10 o'clock
at night. and he tried TO keep them at home by
acting the ghost and frightening them No charge
has been made against Mr.. Henderson, and II is
not likely that there will be.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
SQUIRE SENTENCED TO FoUR MONTHS.

owen Squire eighteen years old. who con
yicted last week OF manslaughter in the second de-
gree for shooting and killing Lizzie HierResir on
November s. was arraigned yesterday before Judge
Moore in the Queens County Court, for sentence.
Mr.. Sanders. the boys counsel asked for new
trial. the ground that evidence had been ad-
mitted 10 show that the boy was addicted TO snok-
ing cigarettes. Judge Moore denied the motion for
a trial The Judge said that he was satisfied
that the prisoner should be punished in such a
way that IL would he warning 10 him against the
careless handling Of firearms ia the future He
then sentenced Squire to four months IN the
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
NEW ADDITION TO SILK MIL.

Paterson. Dec (SpeciaD.-To brighten the dull
ness in the silk trade and offset the almost daily
failures Of concerns in the industry in this city
comes the news that the Hevetia Silk Company,
at Riverside. has awarded contracts for the cree
ton of a large addition 10 its mill. The addition
will cost S10OO0 The new building has to be com
pleted within sixty days, the company desires
to get the additional looms in operation as soon as
possible.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
HoRE PROSPERITY FOR MIDDLEsEx
THREE NEW COMPANIES FILE ARTICLES OF IN
CORPORATION IN THAT COUNTY

New-Brunswick. Dee. CspeciaD-Articles Of in
corporation OF three business were fled In
the AIddlesex County Clerks Office this city to-
day. The New-York Electric Supply Company Ia
Incorporated with capital stock OF sJ0.0O0. The
cOrpOrators are Henry NJ SheTmundt, Of Brook
iyn; James T. Brown and Frank p. Hoffman, Of
New-YOrk The Office will be at Carteret. and
the company will operate electrical plant.
The Taco Milling Company Is Incorporated for
the purpose of making cereals The corpOratOrs
are Loren H. Mershon. Of New York: Frank $
Durand and Ayres ID. Inslee, OF New Brunswick
The capital stock Is 100000 The place Of busi-
ness will be this city.
The Dutton Engineering Company Is Incorporated
TO make engines and conduct real estate business
The corpOratOrs are G. Seymour DuttOn. Phebe
s. DuttOn and William 3. Pratt, all of Perth
AmbOV.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
NOT OPPOSED no NATIG4TIOy.

Paterson. Dec. (SpeciaD.-E. lie B. Gardiner.
head OF the Dundee Water Power and Land Com
pany denies emphatically that his company Is op-
posed to the extension OF navigation 10 Paterson,
intimated by the letter of Congressman Stewart
to the Mayors Of Paterson and Passaic. The COM
pany would sign its consent at once. he says.
il not that such would break all its leases
with the mills the canal It's lawyer. Thomas
NJ. Moore, so informs IL. He is satisfied however
that the mill owners would give their consent II
approached and apprised of the nature of the un-
dertakiug
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
Division OF GREAT s0rTR DIV

sayvile. Long Island Dec. Sword reached here
to-day that Justice Marean has confirmed the ra-
port OF the Commission appointed by the Supreme
Court IN the matter OF the division OF Great South
Bay between the town Of Brookhaven ana The
smith heirs- Il Is said that the Smith heirs will
hot appeal The Commissioners were ex-Countv
Judge Thomas Young Jonathan r Terrv "a Soi
S Snigh helehaIn The tract assigned 10 the smith
heirs consists OF l3sS1is acres OF land rnder ,ra
Al the west end Of the bav ana The io,sr s 49,,
haven gets I7,eF7Is acres WI % n''0A-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07

Italian Pottery. 4 arrival n this striking
with its characeristcalIy horid figure blues
greens and yellows. which suggest Maiolic- In
vases pitchers and PLAQUES. SO to $3.50.
Ghouda Ware A second quantity or this superb Hoi-
pottery. made necessary hv the your app-e
citation has made the frs lot. There vases.
jardine-es candlestickS and feTneries
in graceful shapes. which with the broadly
treated scroll work and conventiondlzed flowers. Ia
rich greens, puppies and blues soc. % So
Marbles beautiful pieces OF Castieua marble
reached Us yesterday The with which this pure
white marble be worked makes the delicate
effects possible. There some charming busts and
OF fanciful subjects Of exquisite workmanship
among these arrivals. 81 to $50
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
AID ASKED FOR A DESERTED PANTY

The Brooklyn Bureau Of Charities appeals for a
pension Of s. month for a woman whose husband
has deserted her and who has six chiJdra, 20 s,,,
port. She is highly thought OF BY all who know
her and has won so good a reputation with her
llahalord mat ne has reduced her in order TO
keep tenants 50 desirable. II the woman has ~
rent paid Tor n time she VIII Drobsbiy beso-Sa
self-supporting soon. 0'-ie
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
DIR. ABBoTr on political DEMocRAcr'
HE SAYS THAT SUFFRAGE Is NOT a RIGHT. But
PRIVILEGE.

The Rev. Or. Lyman Abbott delivered another Of
his lectures Political Democracy under the
auspices OF the Brooklyn Institute in Association
Hall last night. He spoke of the rights OF man
kind, inherent and acquired. Every man is kin
to all other men, and such has right to pro-
tect them. Out Of this theory DR.. Abbott said
government had arisen. The authority to govern
grew out Of the right to secure protection. just
government was one that protected its subjects,
their families and their homes. Any government
which die not protect the rights Of the people
not just
Government rested on the instincts of men which
make them seek protection. This instinct it was
which gave them the right to revolt. Revolutions
were not right except in extreme cases. To-day
in New-York City appeal was being made to the
people 10 overthrow a government that is unjust
II was only W1BA government failed to fulfil the
functions for which it formed that it right
to overthrow il,
DR.. Abbott Surprised by saying that suf-
frage Was nor right. but privilege, and that a
man had no more right 10 vote in a general elec-
ton than in [he Legislature. fundamen tai
principle. We surrendered independence of
government to secure civil rights. If were
wagtng war TO destroy the liberty of the Filipinos
doing injustice. II were aiming
70 give them their Independence and freedom we
had just
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
ROTGHT ~ NCH OF RE4LTr.

The Newark Board of Education has purchased
d piece of property only an inch in width with a
frontage i'm Factory-st. The strip Is along the yard
of the Seventh Ward Public School and is 44S feet
I'm length. The Board bought the property 70 save
the necessity Of erecting fence to inclose the
pl
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
A DINNER FOR HENRY RRIsrow

Congressman-eIect Henry Bristow viii he A.
guest Of honor at dinner TO be given al the NJ
tauk Club. Brooklyn, Wednesday evening r.
eember IS. Among the invited guests are senator
Piatt; Goyernor-elect Odell Lieutenant -C, 49,
Noodrnn Congressman-eeet Harry A 4o,Ir nor
mitfee of 1Hd aenry Keteham The Gem
l. Harry Fisher. Frank J. Gardner ii r fdpSl fnp3, e,
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
SAYS THEY REFUSED TO SELL HIN SEATS

COLORED MAN HAS MANAGER AND TREASURED
OF GRAND OPERA HOUSE IN COURT
George Wibecan. a Postoffice employe Of Brook
lyn and an active colored politician living al No
i34 Pulasd-st- caused Manager Lewis Parker and
treasurer Charles Baker. Of the Grand Opera
House TO be summoned to the Adams-st CONT
yesterday. He accused them of violating Section
No. 3S Of the Penal Code. which forbds descri,,
nation against colored persons in places of nubiic
amusement IL Is alleged that Wihecan vas mo
ole 10 oOt9ln two orchestra seats at the perform-
ahce OF The village Postmaster at the Grand
opera House saturday night for no other reason
man that ne was colored man. The manager and
measufer OF the opera house deny the allegations
Inc nearing was postponed for two weeks
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
DECISION IN B0TTLERS CASE

MAGISTRATE Lemon in Brooklyn Wednesday gave
d d deelsioh IN the case OF the II. Koehler Brewing
company against the Long Island Botters' Union
in favor Of the defendant. The case was a -
one and involved the possession of about sevent
five thousand bottles. seventy
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07

New-Yo-k City Police Enjoyment Association.
II was decided 10 give $1,000 the widow of Deputy
Chief Mackellar. A committee appointed to
act for the association in preparing suitable
memorial to the dead officer and to represent the
Department at the funeral. On this committee
were Deputy Chief =. II. Mclaughlin of Brook
lyn; Deputy Chief Moses w Cortright of Manhat-
tan and Richmond, Deputy Chief Elias p. Clay
ton Of Queens, Inspector Donald Grant, of Brook
Iyn; Inspector John. Brennan, of Brooklyn, and
captain josiah A Westervelt, of Manhattan. No
resolutions passed
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
DEPUTY CHEF MACKELLAR's FUNERAL.

TO BE BURIED IN GREENWOOD CEMETERY WITH
MASONIC HoNoRs.
Deputy Chief Of Police John AacKelar who died
from an attack OF heart disease yesterday will be
hurled with Masonic honors Sunday morning in
Greenwood Cemetery. The funeral viii be held
Saturday night at his home. No. 3H Eleventh-st
BROOKLYN The Rev John z. Lloyd, pastor of the
Twelfth Street Reformed Church. will ofhciate.
Deputy Chief Mackellar occupied peculiar posi-
tion in the Police Department The law provides a
deputy chief tor each OF the fve boroughs, and
Mackellar was a sort of supernumerary deputy
Mackellar I'm Brooklyn assisted Deputy Chief Nc
Laughlin who was really the head OF the Brook
lyn police
The unofficial opinion at Headquarters yesterday
morning was that there would be no appointment
of an Acting Deputy Chief FOR while.
A meeting OF police captains and higher ofncefs
of the Department held in Chief Devery'S ONCE
late yesterday afternoon. under the auspices or the
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07

Limoges Enamsls These beautifully decorated liz
tie vases. jars and cups, enameled copper THs
boty of the pieces Is rich shades; OF deep rosa en-
closing modallions which contain dainty Louis XIV.
figures. 10 $50
German Placlues square and ohong titles. with hg
raised outlines. strikingly cOiOrad- Vith 0-
without frames OF dark wood 81 10 81
White Italian Faience Groups sratuary or single
hguTes--Nery effective parlOr- A partic1i-
larry handsome piece, tu 0f action. represents NaD
tune in his drawn BY ses-horses. and accom-
panied by IriJons Nereids- S1750. Others 81 IS
Pedestals in white and green marble. $50 Ss5;
onyx. SiS $3.50.
Easement
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
SuALLPOr IN PERTH 4uROY.

Perth Amboy. Dec. (SpeciaD.-A case OF small
pox I'm Perth Amhov has called attention 10 the
number Of children attending school who have not
been vaccinated. There 2sSs pupils in the pub
lie schools. and only loo have been VaCcinat ted.
The Board of Health has ordered that all children
he vaccinated by December IS
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07

- vas saia iast night AZ the Naval Hospital that
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Reynold r Han -. -.
ing easily. and The fact that there had hs.r 30
Shanse lot the worse was a hopeful sirn rrt.
,eIn Nnlrh investigated tho accident repoTfes -.
al would De- Impossible hold am one res,.s.t,'
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
JERSET CENTRAL TO RrILD sHOPS.

Elizabeth. Dec. (SpeciaD.-The Central Railroad
Company of New-Jersey early next year viii begin
the work or erecting railroad car and locomotive
repair shops the seventy OF land which the
company purchased years north of its
main line at Eliza ethDort. II is said that the
company will spend $J0O0O0 in the construction OF
he nj
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
INTERESTING TO ELTZIRETH ,cryr,.

Elizabeth. Dec. (speciaD-Tbe Arar,o.
oou'P"ny' II Is rumored here to-day. is es,,In,.
'eauy 10 DO business in this city. II is said ,ha9
ioo1SSssh SSsht OF ne company was in town yestaras,
80 - "ffI me ground and obtaining oDtso,. l
ice plant ''' thS erection OF an
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
son RETURNED TO PARENTS.
NEw-JERsEY HOME SOCIETY sURRExDERs Hr,s
WITHOUT LEGAL CONTEST

Paterson. Dec. (SpeciaD.-Joseph and Annia
Hutton. Of No 50 Wayne-ave-. this city. have won
In their fight against the Children's Home Society
of New-Jersey for the possession OF their nine
year-old son The boy was returned to them this
morning from the home Of the people In Trenton
who had adopted him.
Last August A. w. Bishop. OF this city a mem
Der OF the society. had his attention called to the
boy, who was then neglected. his mother was IN
Jail and knew where his father was When
his mother got ont Of Jail she reformed and tried
20 get her hoy back. but the society refused d.
liver him up She secured the services OF Mss
Mary Phtubrook. a member OF the Ncw-Jersey bar
who applied to the Court Of Chancerv for the nos
session Of the child. Recently the father returned
this city. and after reconciliation with HIS wifi
they both Joined in the petition FOR the bov The
TO have come up before Vfce-ChanceIl0r
Pituey at Newark yesterday. but IN the morning
Mrs Hutton received a telegram from Trenton saw
ing that the child would be returned without con-
test and the Nice-C hancellOr dismissed the case
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
MEAsLEs AnovG SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Much excitement caused in the Lafayette
section Of Jersey City yesterday by the announce
ment that there was danger Of epidemic of
measles II was stated that fifteen cases had been
reported within the last few days the patients be-
ing principally school children Efforts to stamp
out the disease being made.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
BURGLARS ACTIVE IN PLUsBIsG

buIeiaIs Were active yesterday noon in Flushing
,- staoie OF John Campbell. farmer was broLen
eo Tb au anu valuable horse and buggy vere s,oI.
s1,9 nome OF Thomas Wlets in Broad9Ia 'Oeh. @
var5 pi anu an overcoat stolen The home 81 10
""iu fvcA IN broadway, was also entered VI hd-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
SAILOR TURNS A soMERsAULT.
FALLS EIGHTY FEET FROM BOAT MAST AND
LIVES TO TELL THE sToRY.

Elizabeth. Dec. (SpeciaD-Joseph Ventula, a
sailor on the schooner John p. Smith. which Is
being overhaued at the New-Jersey Transporta-
tion Company's drydock at Elizabethport, had a
remarkable fall late this afternoon.
He at work the top of the vessels fore
mast and I'm some way slipped and tumbled dis
Of about eighty feet. to the floor OF the dry
dock. His body turned somersauit IN us nght,
and the landed his feet Ills rtEht reg
broken above the knee and the left leg was
dislocated at the ankle. He is also thought to be
internally injured He was removed 10 the Alexian
Brothers Hospital. Vertula is thlrty-One years
old. IL single. and his home is Tn Italy.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
K Naam4A Goa.
Beautiful Objects Of Art


inspecting aborey pedsns
and the exquisite little bronz the Art Room with for the Of the
collection of Italian Pottery Ghouda Ware Caena Marbles Limoges and
NOR menhon
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
Will SUPPORT CLARK FOR SENATOR

The Democratic Assemblymen of Hudson County
held q caucus at the Davis Association clubhouse
in Jersey City last night and decided 70 nomfnats
Alvah r. Clark, Of Somerset. for United States
Senator, and George @. Tenant for Speaker
Maurice Marks was selected as the party leader
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07

Scarf Pins. 81 70 So
Vest Chains. $40 10 So
Z harms. $3.50 20 Sto
Pocket Knives. IS to $50. 50
Match Boxes. S16.5O 20 So
Tie Clasps. St.25 To $50
Key chains and Rings.
SIS. % 10 50
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
Gifts for Women

stick Pins. 81 % SIS
HAT Pins. 81 % S15.T5
LorEuetts Chains. 81. q 20
SSS
LorEnetras. S27 q S57. So
Bracelets, ST-T5 20 $40
ThimblaS. 81 81 u SO SiN
Neck Chains. $40 Co 81. Is
Brooches. s. O. $50
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07

sleeve Buttons. $3.50 70 SIS
CuT Pms. SITS % 81. 80 psir
Rings. Sis 90 SO
Lockets. s.. 80 20 S1S.T5
Niuai g~ertes. $40 70 SeS
Barrertes. S3 TO s1S.TS
Carriers. S12 60 SOS
EonNou Boxes. S11. so to SOS
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
PArRoLWAy INJURED IN DOING DUTY.
sALooNKEEPER CHARGED WITH AssAULrING
HIM HELD WITHOUT BAIL.

HIM HELD WITHOUT BAIL.
The condition OF Patroman Nell P. Jepson. of
the Hamiton-ave station. who was assaulted on
Tuesday night in the saloon OF owen Boyle, at
No. Ninth-st., is satisfactory, according to the
statement made yesterday afternoon b. the house
physician Of the Long Island College Hospital. The
patient IS suffering from contusiOns.
Acting IN accordance with instructions from Dep
uty Chief Mclaughlin that all saloons should ex-
pose their bars during certain hours. Jepson called
al Boyle's saloon at o'clock Wednesday night.
u is charged that Boyle struck Jepson stunning
blow the base of the skull, which felled him
10 the hoor. Boyle arrested by Detective
Harrington. He Was arraigned yesterday morning
in the Butler-St. court before Magistrate Bristow.
on charge OF assault in the second degree. The
defendant pleaded not guilty. and was held without
bail. The case continued 10 December Z
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
MUST PAY WATER TAX ARRE4RAGEs.

George T. BOuton. clerk Of the Jersey City Street
and Water Board, announced yesterday that he pro-
posed to enforce his decision 70 compel property
owners to pay up back water taxes. and that in
every where failure is made 70 pay Up the
water will be shut of without delay.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
Gifts for Men

dtllS AOA ANANh
Link Buttons. $50 20 SIS
F'obs. $3.50 10 500 ~
Iackets. 81 t. $3.50
studs. 81. % 90 -
Cigar Cutters. $3.50 70
SO. 80
Pencils. S4-25 % So
Rings. S3.15 TO SiT
Kew Rings. ST.75 to $. -
Broadway and Tenth street.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
Gold JEWELRY

mon in evryh form o fb Our
o America bringing ScI aughr London
%
the nd variety
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
O6e WanAmAker
A r 7 g L " 3

American 4rt for American Homes
t;ful photographers and water eolors- Americ
leader. Here is a collection of the MISts
may point to with pride and eradication.
But sentiment aside-here is true artistic
enriching Of American homes
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-01-20
EstuauctaI.
The New Haven Trust Company,

CAPITAL, $100000.
 New Haven, January 9th, 1900. At the Annual Meeting of the Stockhold. Iers of this Company held this day, the fol. the ensuing year, viz. Pierce N. Welch, Henry F. English, Thomas Hooker, Max Adler, Joseph Porter, Samuel A. Galpin, Samuel E. Merwin, Morris r. Tyler, Eli Whitney, Benjamin k. English, Henry c. White, Edw. A. Bowers, T. Attwater Barnes, Charles s. Mersick, Elliott II. Morse. Mi EDW. A. BOWERS, Treasurer. Attest:-
 T. ATTWATER BARNES, President.