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The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-12-19

weigh more than an ounce, and are worth
about $3.50. Pure iridium Is alloyed with
platinum to make the closing faces OF
breech blocks for modern artillery. this
compound being the only thing that will
stand the corrosion Of the gases and the
enormous heat-about 1000 degrees cent?
grade. Over thousand rounds have
been fired from a trial gun without the
For pure oSmium there is not a great
deal Of use, except in chemistry, vet the
rarity Of It drives up the price to $50 an
ounce, 5000 a troy pound. At tempera.
ture Of 100 degrees centlgrade this singu.
lar metal vaporiles and gives OF gas
which stains the eNperimenter's skin a
permanent black, and which may blind
him Nv depositing a film of the metal on
the eyehall.
Rhodum is another OF the precious met.
ais belonging to what is known as the
"platinum" group. II is one OF the hard.
est metals to melt, and will only yield to
the electric arc or the oNyhydroern lime
furnace. II can be used. like iridium. for
pointing gold pens. Its cost figures out
to Sa2s a pound, but at that It is a trite
lighter than gold when taken bulk Tor
bulk.
The curiously named metal palladium"
stands at S37s per pound, and In appear.
ante Is Of a silver white to steel gray.
one per cent Of II makes gold brittle and
yellowish.white, 20 per cent turns the
compound quite white. The air has no
influence whatever upon palladium, nor
does It tarnish in sulphuric gases. For
these reasons it is used,in alloy with gold,
for the finely graduated scales Of valuable
asst economical instruments. II. instead of
a silver currency, we employed any OF
these almostly incredibly costly metals
supp posing We could get enough OF them.
which would he difficult-our ideas OF
value would undergo sudden change.
An iridium dime. without looking any
ii fterent, would be worth S,,so, and an
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SOME RARE METALS
Platinum Heaviest Thing On Earth But
Not as Valuable as Gold.

Some people are under the impression
,h,, the now fairly familiar whitish metal
pl ,linum, Is one oi the few substances
more expensive than that fascinating vel.
low material We spend 50 great a portion
oi our lives IN hunting.
This, however. Is not 50, even allowing
that. bulk by bulk. platinum is hardly
less than twice ~ heavy as gold. Al the
rate OF f,o pet troy ounce, gold is worth
nearly ftBs a pound, platinum is only
Sioo.
II, though. YOU were the fortunate pos.
SCISSOR oi lump ot platinum equal IN
bulk 10 y pound oi gold. the silvery look.
ing lump would I've worth not Sioo. but
N7s, iof platinum, II not the dearest, is
the heaviest thing on earth.
Three times as costly and practically as
heavy Is that wonderful metal iridium,
known 10 the users OF gold nihbed pens
as furnishing the intensely hard, non cor.
robbie silvrry points, Pure iridium Is
priced a, 500 per pound. aud is 50 heavy
relatively thit this weight ot II would be
IN bulk rather larger than halt the size OF
u pound OF gold,
ie, the 81 called iridium" points OF a
gold nib are not OF pure iridium, but OF
= natural blend Of iridium and another
rare metal, osminum. The blend Is found
IN the form OF scales-some ilattened,
some Of pin head shape--in localities
where placer gold is got. placer gold I've.
ing the sort that is obtained by washing
loose dirt and no, by crushing.
OF these "iridosnine" scales the pin
head type alone are suitable for pen points,
and do not exceed nth Of the entire
yearly find. which may average three and
a halt TO tour ounces per ton Of gold Oh.
tanned.
OF the pin head scales 10000 do not
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Rocky Mountain Scenery BY Day Ligh

6~oS~V "soSH S<eHe1T ny LAY ItSNs
Day light stop over at Niagara Falls.
Through frst'class tourist sleeper from
Pacific Coast weekly for Chicago, Boston,
New York and other eastern points via
Rio Grande Western (Great Salt Lake
Route), Denver 4 Rio Grande, c. r. |.
4 p. and illinois Central to Chicago,
connecting in the Union Depot with Mich.
igan Central's similar car for points east.
For full particulars call on or address,
B. n. TRUMBuLL,
Com'l Agent Ills. Cent. R. r.
AL Third ST., Portland. Oregon.
Beware Of, but ask for it-Giant Powde
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-12-19

osmium one would have an exchangeable
value of twice the amount. Small change
In either metal would have to be made by
an expert.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-12-19

Beware Of, but ask for it-Giant Powde
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
DIOCESAN BRANCHES
ENCOURAGING REPORTS

over 100 women of various parishes
attended the meeting OF the Woman's
Auxiliary of the diocese Of Delaware in
the Church of the Ascension in Clay
mont, yesterday afternoon. Religious
services were held and an address was
made by the Rev j. II. Chesley, rector
OF the church.
Mrs G. r. McIvaine presided at the
business session following thes ervice.
Interesting and encouraging reports
were received from the various depart
monts and branches. Steps were taken
toward organizing a bishops aid So
ciety for the purpose cf helping the
bishops of diocesan missions.
A brief address was made by Bishop
Coleman and at the request of the
president Mrs. Gregory, of St. Louis, a
sister of the bishop delivered an adj
dress in which she conveyed the good
wishes of the Mission Branch. After
adjournment those present repaired to
the charming residence of Mrs. Will
liam @. Lodge, on the river side, where
they We're treated to a delicious repast.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
DEMOCRATS DECIDE
ON DISTRICT CONTESTS

In the rooms Of the Young Mems
Democratic Club, the Democratic
County Executive Committee met yes
terd8y afternoon and received the
names Of these persons who have been
recommended as registration officers
for the various election districts. The
list was not completed. When this
shall have been done, the names viii be
forwarded TO Governor Tunnel, who
will make the appointments.
A resolution was passed by the com
mittee determining that where there is
a contest for a delegate to the State
Convention in any ward. as assigned,
the contest viii be confined to that par
tcular portion of the ward in which
the delegate is to be selected.
The new County Executive Commit
tee will be elected on March 20, and
will meet for organization on May 81.
The Democrats anticipate contests
for county committeeman in White
Clay Creek and New Castle hundreds.
In the former, Charles 3. Evans wants
to be the committeeman.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
CORONER SUSPECTED
hEEKS WAS MURDERED

Owing to the fact that the pockets Of
the clothes on the body Of John o.
Meeks, who was found dead on We'd
nesday morning, at the Poplar street
crossing Of the p, W. * b. railroad,
were turned inside out. and but a few
days after pay day. Coroner Nandeve-
suspected that the man had been muir
dered
Tho coroner was informed that
Meeks had received s47 on pay day,
and had paid his boarding mistress $50,
leaving a balance of S27. Investigation
however. showed that the man had rs
ceived but S26 and paid $50 for board
having balance Of So. IL was on last
Saturday that Mooks paid his board
and the impression is that he either
wandered on the tracks and was killed
or threw himself under the wheels
while respondent
The pockets being turned inside out
will probably never be explained.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
INSANE INVADE
POLICE STATION
Four Denlented Persons Now
in the City Hall Cells
Accommodations Are Too Small for
Such CaSeS-PIaced in a
Straight Jacket

An epidemic of temporary insanity
ait least, has apparently struck the
city, as four persons are now confined
in the police station, suffering from
alteration of the mind.
PLACED IN STRAIGHT JACKET.
Joseph Redding. colored lies in one
cell in a stupor, from which it is i'm
possible to awake him. Next to him is
an unknown man, who is almost a raw
ing maniac. He was arrested by Oni-
GERS Pierce and Winthrup this morn
ing at Front and Tatnall streets. where
he was rolling about the sidewalk in
the clutch of the delirium tremens. IL
took the united efforts OF four police
men to carry him into the City Hall
and five officers, including Chief Dolan,
and Captain Black held him until the
straight jacket was placed upon him.
Both he and Redding were examined
by Police Surgeon A. b. Harris DIT
Joseph c. Robinson and DR.. John J
Jones, and Will be sent to Farnhurst.
CONFINED ON UPPER FLOOR.
In the upper cells of the station
house are confined Pusey Smith and
Ida Kline, both of whom are mentally
unbalanced. An examination of theii
cases was also made by the physicians
and they too, Will probably be com
mitted to the asylum.
NO PLACE FOR INSANE PEOPLE.
That the cells at the police station +.
no place for insane people is generally
admitted, and when such an unusua
rush of business in this line occurs
there is no practical manner in whicl
the patients can be handled.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
DEMOCRATS ELECT DELEGATES
Third representative District Makes
Choice for State Convention

Democrats Of the Third representa-
tive district, which includes all of the
Seventh ward, and that portion of the
Fifth ward north of Eighth street, met
in the Young Mems Democratic Club
rooms last night and elected Michael
Dcnohue, James II. Kane and Patrick
Neary, delegates to the State Conven-
ton, to be held at Dover on June 49,,
to elect delegates to the Democratic
National Convention, in Kansas City.
j. b. Gibney, E. A. Ginder and Fran
els A. CoOch were elected alternates
Charles H. Ten Weeges, in the alb
sence of Harry Jacobs, was chairman
of the meeting, and Baldwin Springer,
secretary.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
CITY OFFICIALS
STILL HOLD OVER
President Of Council Alex
ander Changed His Mind
Did Not Declare Offices Vacant at
Last Nights Meeting Of
CITY Fathers

President of Council William S. Alex
andcr, after careful consideration,
changed his opinion regarding the sub
iect Of declaring city offices vacant.
and so announced himself at last
nights meeting of Council.
big FOUR" ON HAND.
Council chamber was crowded with
politicians. who were awaiting the de-
csion OF Mr. Alexander The Big
-Four" were on hand promptly at 9
o'clock. the meeting hour, but were
compelled to wait until S25 o'clock be-
fore the "Solid Six" put in an appear
ance. The "Solid Six" in the mean
time, We're endeavoring to fix up a slate
and came struggling into the room one
at a time.
MR.. ALEXANDER's POSITION.
After routine business had been
transacted President Alexander arose
from his. chair and said:
Gentlemen; ] would like TO make a
little statement to you. / have a few
documents which / desire to read and
then TO say something. There has been
considerable talk in the press in refer
ence TO city offices The opinion says
I that the terms of these officers SHALL
expire at a certain time, In accordance
with the city charter
He then read an opinion on the sub
/ iect. delivered by City Solicitor Henry
! c. Conrad to C. NJ Leitch, former presi-
dent of Council.
Il lust state" he continued, "this
opinion was the one upon which was
based the arguments made by me-
He then read a second opinion from
Mr.. Conrad on the subject.
Resuming. Mr.. Alexander said; u
will state / asked the solicitors opinion
on this matter. / regret that COunci
has failed to elect. I am ashamed of IT
with all respect to those who hold OF
fee. Council should elect I find tha
under the new Constitution officers o
a city hold their places until their sue
i cessors are elected. This Is found II
j, article 10, section 5. Of the COnstitu
tion, and is, of course, paramount u
any other law. While l think Council
, should elect, and while ] think It tn
duty of Council to elect, / must declar
/, that under the new Constitution tn
present officers are legal officers OF tn
city. and under the new Constitution
must hoiu tutli oillcp9 uh1l tN1- '-N
81 cess0rs are elected.
Z Il believed all the time l was signin
i. checks that ! was doing an Illegal act
E "MOVE WE ADJOURN"
D Silence fell on the assemblage, an
James Kane, leader of the Big Four,
: arose with a smile. and said:
Mr.. President, / move we adjourn.
Harry r. Smith was on his feet in
moment. and seconded the motion, an
President Alexander declared the ses
1 sion over.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
ASSUMES OFFICE MAY %
Then Chief Engineer John P. Welsh
and His Assistants go in Service

On May IS John p Welsh, chief en-
ineer-elect of the Fire Department,
nd Assistants H. NJ. Wiley and Will
|am Palfrey will assume their duties,
pstead of May 21.
There has been some dispute among
remen of the city as to when the new
|ficials should assume their duties.
George w. Sasse, present chief, as
ell as a number of others, claims that
lay % Is the proper time.
After last nights meeting Of Council,
PRESIDENT William S. Alexander, Mich
lei +. Cannon and Messrs. Welsh,
Eiley and Palfrey looked up the law
|n the subject, and found that it says
bat the officers shall assume duty on
be third Monday in May after the cleo
len.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
den LODGE MEMBERS
WILL BE In PARADE

Eden Lodge, 1. o. o. f., will partici-
ate in the Decoration Day parade with
le Grand Army Of the Republic.
The lodge has appointed a committee
imposed Of William S. Lednum, John
/. Whitford and William T.. Mousley,
!, make necessary arrangements. One
undred and twenty-five members OF
he lodge will parade in the regulation
ress of the order. A particular feature
the lodges participation will be the
lusic by the Ferris lndustial School
and, which will precede the organiza-
lon in line. No other band was asked
furnish music the offer being ex-
Ended in order to encourage the efforts
the boys in their work After the
hrade the boys will be banqueted, as
III also all the lodge men in line.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
Changes in B. & o. Time Table


Commencing Sunday. May 90 the Spring
schedule of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road VIII 80 into operation. There are
many important changes, among which
are several additional trains. Tho changes
East-bound Train 5l6. leaving Raltl-
more at 1890 "a. M, arriving az Whining
ton 2.30 a. M, VIII stop at Wilmington TO
let off passengers from Baltimore and
Washington. Philadelphia. express
changed from 1.O5 a. M. TO $50 a. M
Philadelphia accommodation ON SUNDAYS.
from II. a. M. TO 1913 a. m.; Philadelphia
and New York express from 2.3i b. m. 20
2.3l p. m, D. m- 20 3.dS p. m. new cN-
press for Philadelphia VIII leave Whining
ton at 5.25 p. m. daily except Sunday.
new Philadelphia and New York ex-
G23 p. m. daily except Sunday.
Chester Philadelphia ana New York ex-
press, from l.fi p. m. 20 ii3 p. IA. on
Sundays. "a new accommodation train
Will leave Wilmington for Philadelphia az
$50 D. IN.
Vest Observation-Disclosures accommodation
changed from Z a. m. 10 Goo "a. IA daily
except Sunday. a new local express viii
leave Wilmington for Baltimore at $40 p.
m., Sundays only. Singcrly accommoda-
tion changed from 732 D. M to Ol5 p. m.
daily. except sundays; on Sundays Will
leave az la2 D. m. 3l9 p. m Baltimore
accommodation discontinued on Sundays.
A new local express viii leave Whining
ton for Baltimore at 63S y. M, Suninfs
only. Ino 1lurinnNl ana 81. Louis exc
press changed from OH TO 1912 y. IN.
Trains for Landenberg branch VIII leave
Market street station as follows. Week
davs. $40 a. m: $40 p. m. and y. m
/ Sundays $40 a. M and i5 pm.
From Delaware avenue for Landenheri
I branch. Week days. 3.19 p. m. and i.5l p
I m. Sundays. G3S p. m.
The time of several trains has beer
/ qulckened Express train leaving philndel
/ phia for Wilmington at 5.35 p M. daily
I except Sunday, arrives at 6i5 insteac u
/ 623 p. m.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
PUBLIC SALES.
PUBLIC SALE OF
BuiIding Lots.
ESTATE on JAMES TOY. Deooasel

ESTATE OF JAMES TOY, Deceased.
The tract OF land late Of James Toy,
deceased. adjoining Brandywine Park and
the Rising sun terminus of the Whining
ton city Railway, laid of in building
lots, win be sold al public auction, on the
premises. SATURDAY, MAY 10. 1900. at
% clock, D. ma.
This property Is SPLENDIDLY LO-
GATED FOR BUILDING PURPOSES,
ANY portion of the city can be reached in
fifteen minutes by the Wilmington city
Railway. Park avenue. the extension of
the magnificent Park Driveway has been
partly opened through this property, and
other Improvements made Churches ana
schools nearby. Water pure and abun-
dant Location high and dry Plot can
be- seen az office of the undersigned 30.
Jls Market street
Tho STONE DWELLING HOUSE. with
It's spacious grounds and beautiful shade
trees, VIII also bc sold.
Terms made known 80 sale SECURITY
Iltl Isr AND SAFE DEPOSIT COM
PANH.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
Now for Another Fight

Much less time is expected to be
taken up in the hearing Of the
application of the Wilmington
City Railway Company for an injunc-
tion against the Peoples Railway Com
pany, than was consumed in the for
mer companyis fight wi.h the Whining
ton and Brandywne Springs Railway
Company. Practically the same points
will be al issue, but viii be more clear
lN lcnnnl
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
DelightfuI Coneert al Grace

Grace Sunday Schoo, Orchestra gave
one Of the most delightful concerts Of
the season IN the sunday school hail
last night The orchestra. which is
under the direction of John d. Taylor.
gave a number OF fine selections, aud
was assisted by Miss Maud Burt Nc
Call, reader, and Signor Francesca Cor
tese, harp soloist. The alters rendi-
ton of III Trovatore" and Promise
Me" was exquisite, and he was repeat
edy cncOred.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
BABY FRANK FERRY'S"
PARENTS ACQUITTED

Wilbur F. Hammond and Miss Carrie
Brown, who were charged with aban-
doning Frank Ferry the baby boy,
at the Twenty-third street railroad,
New York, We're discharged in Jeffer-
son Market Police Court yesterday.
1t was held that in turning the child
over to the city il was not abandoned.
The child was born in the Homeo-
pathic Hospital, in this city. at which
place Miss Brown gave the assumed
name of Harlansworth.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
RED LION DEMOCRATS ELECT
Choose State Convention Delegates
and Hundred Committee

Red Lion hundred Democrats met
last night at Delaware City and elect
ed James A. Mulligan, John Il. Cheairs.
Daniel w. Cush, w. C. l.. Carnagy and
Harry c. Clark delegates to the State
Convention; T. Bayard Heisel, a mem
Der of the County Executive Commit
tee; Frank Cleaver, Richard 4. Cam
Jr., A. j. Davidson. James A. Multi
gan and George n. Bright, members of
the hundred executive committee.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
A RecOrd-Breaking Clothing Sale at
the New York Clothing House, No.
504 Market Street.

Such a chance is very seldom offered
at this time Of the season. Youmay say.
just begun. But. unluckily, we over
stocked ourselves. and the elements
have been against us to unload this
stock of high-grade clothing as we an
ticipated, and rather than wait and
carry over we concluded to have a
great unloading sale at such prices that
is interesting; therefore it will be your
gain and our loss to visit the New York
Clothing House, 5O4 Market street Val
ues ia the clothing department have
not been considered because, as we
said before, the stock must be reduced
and at such prices that we feel assured
viii interest and attract everyone for
miles around. These are some of the
prices, and you may feel confident
when we say it, it is bonafide: So and
So suits. $3.50; $40 suits, $3.50; $i2
suits SS.75; SIS and SIS suits, S1050;
and so it goes all along the line. Hun
dreds of fancy vests. cut in the latest
STYLES and beautiful patterns, regular
price, 81, just cut in half. Read the ad-
vertisament on last page for fuller par
ticulars and prices. Store open even
ings MAN EPHkAlM'
New York C1thing House.
No. 504 Market Street.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS Sealed proposals will be
received by the Water Department, WIZ
mlnEton. Del, until I o'clock y. M. Tues
day, May %, A. ID. 1900. for a Horizontal,
Compound. Condcnsing Highduty Crank
and Fly-wheel Pumping Engine.
a certified check or approved bond for
I'VE per cent Of the price named IA the
proposal must accompany the bid Speci-
tcations and blank form OF proposal can
DC had upon application.
Tho right 90 reject any or all bids Is re-
served j. A. BOND, G.. E
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
Wrenking Crane at shipYard

The ffty-ton wrecking crane Of
the p, w. & b. railroad, was
called to the shipyard O. the Harlan
and Holingsworth Company this MORN
ing to lift thirty-fve ton casting from
a wagon to the ground.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
Mana Hata,s Trial Trim

II is likely that the new steamer
ANA Hata. sister ship TO the Chesa-
|eake, built by the Harlan and Hol-
|ngsworth Company for the Baltimore
|nd New York Steamboat Company,
lin have her dock trial tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
ca and WAGON Collide

Car No. So. Of the Front street line.
ran into the team owned and driven by
j. v. Crouting. of Chesapeake City,
this morning at Front and Orange
streets. Mr. Crouting was thrown out
but escaped injury. The horse was
knocked down and the wagon dam
aged.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
Ammo Nj. Malonev Bnried

Relatives. friends. and the Sodality
of the Children of Mary, attended the
funeral Of Annie NJ. Maloney, from the
residence of her cousin, William Nc
Closkey, No POI West Eighth street
this morning. High mass was said az
ST. Peters Pro-Cathedral. and the body
was inferred in New Cathedral Gene
try
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
Conrt in Bano Hears TestimOny

In the Court House this morning
udges Spruance. Grubb Pennswill and
oyce sat as a court in banc and heard
sstimony in the eiectment case of John
zoe, d., John Pritchard VS.. Richard
Toe, etc. The Hon. Anthony Higgins
nd Albert Constable appeared for the
laintiffs, and Charles b. Evans and }.
Iarvey Whiteman appeared in behalf
{ Richard Roe.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
EIscted CountY Committeeman

Register in Chancery Colen Fcrgu-
sonh as been elected q delegate to the
State Convention. and also member
Of the County Executive Committee by
the Democrats Of APPOINTMENTS hum
dred..
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
Major Burke in Town

Major John NJ. Burke. general man
ager of Bunao Bilis Wild West Show.
was in this city to-day He is a Will
mingtonian having left the city in 1861.
since which time he has Travelled all
over the world
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
P. & R. R. Sion Board,

From the French street station the
Wilmington and Northern signbcards
have ben removed. The sign Of the
and Reading railroad has
been placed ON the building
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
Goldey Commencement. on June I

On Thursday evening, June Z, the an
nual commencement of Goldey College
will be held i'm the Grand Opera House.
The alumni banquet will be held in the
Clayton House on Friday evening, June
8. Tickets for the commencement VIII
be out next week.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
ouigg's Resignation Not Accepted

Lemuel z. Quigg formerly of Will
mingtcn, yesterday offered his resig-
nation as president Of the New York
County Republican Executive Commit
tee. There was no one TO take his place
and Mr.. Quigg was induced to with
draw his resignation.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
Sister samnsla is Dead

John Sauer has received information
of the death of his sister in Baltimore
She was Sister Samuela, OF The Orders
of the Sisters Of Notre Dame. and di-
rector cf the Sacred Heart School al
Duquoin. III.
Evening journal., 1900-05-18
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Wilmington Dlvislon)
trains afup'i leave AZ Wilmlh@eton @ as ~; folio,

N''E1I1lIII7''II ~ I7I'IIIII
Time table IN effect january g. 1900
Trains leave Wilmington (French Street
Stntion) for Elsmoro Junction Mont
chanin, Wlntcrthur. GuyoncOurt Gram
ogue Cossart. Chadd's Ford Junction,
iocopsOn, West Chester. Emhrcsvillo,
Mortonville, Coatcsville and intermediate
stations daily except Sunday. az 73l a.
M daily 2.l5 and 45O p. m. Sunday only.
SOC a. IN.
For Waynesburg Junction. l1lverson
and intermediate stations. daily except
sunday at l35 "a, m daily 2.15 and $50
p. m Sunday only az SOC "a. m.
for Joanna, hirdsboro, Reading and In
sunday az 1b q. m. daily 2.15 and 450
az l35 @; m. and daily 2.l5 p. m. Sunday
only, SOC a. M
referred TO the ticket agent at the sta
j a, SWEIGARD Gen. Superintendent.
EDISON J. WEEKS. Gen. Pass. Agent.