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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
THE BANNER MONTH.
Three Hundred and Ninety-FOur LII
censes to Cupid's Victims.

censes to CuplOs t1ctlmS.
June has been outdone. The heretofore
most popular of all months with the brides
has been eclipsed this year by October. 1t
is rather startling to announce that during
the past month there were 394 licenses is-
sued from the marriage desk at the city
hall Golden prosperity has touched the
heart strings as well as the cords of the
purse, and Hymen has reaped a harvest
which must indeed be gratifying to his con-
1ugal soul. During yesterday alone thirty
one marriage licenses were made out, and
the clerks in the court office were kept
al busy the autumn farmer.
The number of licenses issued the past
month is truly remarkable, and is believed
to have broken all records at the city hail.
1t must be stated although not In a spirit
of belittlng the progressiveness OF the
Washington youth that large percentage
of these papers We're issued to parties who
reside out Of town, and who came to this
city to be married within the shadow of the
Capitops dome. Some days there will be a
great influx Of meek-appearing young men
who give their residence at various points
in Virginia as they in turn apply in agitated
tones for a license. Each excursion from
nearby points in Virginia and Maryland
brings a shower of dollars into the till at
the clerks office, and wave Of prosperity
sweeps into the household Of the clergy
men.
The Forthcoming month of November
| gives promise of being a banner period for
those bent on matrimony. October and No
vember are always heavy marriage license
| periods. That superstition Is by no means
| an obsolete feature of the American char
acter IS aptly demonstrated by the records.
Wednesday, the best day of all. brings
| throngs Of prospective grooms to the
| license counter, while Friday finds but q
| few stragglers affixing their names to ap-
plicatlons. Thanksgiving day is a very
| popular one for marrying. and on the eve
of that feast from forty to fifty licenses are
| ordinarily issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
ONE ON THE MOTORMAN,
Halloween JOkers Dropped a DUNN!
the Track.

Halloween JOkers Dropped a Dummy
on the Track.
Near Dupont Circle last night one Of the
Metropolitan electric cars was stopped be-
cause the moterman was under the i'm
preston that his car had killed a man. The
conductor and passengers were of the same
opinion and until 1t was realized that a
Halloween prank had been played the pas
sengers were nearly frantic. When the
motorman saw several persons ahead of
him who We're apparently escorting an in
toxicated man, his car was making good
time over the road, and he was satisfied
they would not get in the way. Just be-
fore the reached the party, however,
they got on the track and allowed the sup
posed man to fall.
The motorman shut off the electricity
and applied the brake so suddenly that
some of the passengers left their seats
rather unceremoniously. 1t was apparent
to them that serious accident had hap
pened, and several of them were soon upon
the pavement.
Hes cut In two," one of them remarked
and while efforts were being made to rem
der assistance some one discovered that a
dummy stuffed with leaves had been
struck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
Christian EndeavOr Events.

Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon will be in this
city the evening of November II, under the
auspices of the District of Columbia Chris
tan Endeavor Union. The place of meet
ing has not as yet been selected, but an
nouncements concerning the same and other
details will be published from time to time
previous to Mr.. Sheldons arrival.
Commissioner Henry B. F. Mcfarland
has consented to preside over the meeting
and 1t is expected that the local trustees
of the United Society of Christian Endeavor
will also participate in the exercises.
Mr.. Sheldon is the author of In His
Steps, work which attracted wide atten-
ton, as we'll as other books of universal
repute.
The c. E. Unions further program for
the winter includes meeting in February,
1901, at which Mr.. William Shaw, treas
urer Of the ntted Society, will be present
and a meeting in April, with Dr. Speer OF
New York, man of great eloquence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
TALK OF MARTIN LUTHER.
Addresses Before the Lutheran Young
Peoples Union.

The first meeting of the Lutheran Young
Peoples Union was held Tuesday night at
st. Paurs English Lutheran Church A song
service was conducted by Mr.. Geo. F. Muth,
with Miss Margaret Raub Fox organist.
The president, Rev. Chas. H. Butler, read
the Scripture lesson, and Rev. Frederick
W. Moot led in prayer. President Butler
then introduced Rev. Moot, pastor-elect of
st. Paurs. who delivered brief address Of
welcome touching upon the festival of the
Protestant reformation.
The addresses of the evening were all de-
scriptive of European travel. Mr.. A. l..
Dietrich, president District Of Columbia
Christian Endeavor Union. gave Boston to
Boston," an interesting resume Of the trip
of $50 Endeavorers to the London Christian
Endeavor convention last July.
Miss Helena A. johnson, president of the
Christian Endeavor Society Of the Church
Of the Reformation, related some of her
experiences in Germany, the country of the
great reformer. Martin Luther, and Else
mach and the Wartburg Castle were de-
scribed by Mrs Mary Koenig Of Concordia
Christian Endeavor Society.
Mr.. s. w. Curriden told of q recent visit
OF his to Antwerp, and spoke of the work
Of Luther.
At the suggestion Of the president IS was
appropriated to aid in erecting a statue of
Martin Luther in the Protestant cathedral
at Speyer on the Rhine. 1t was also sug-
gested that the members of the various So
cieties aid in making comfort bags for the
soldiers of the United States in the Philip
pines
The benedction was pronounced by Rev.
Paul A. Menzal.
At the close of the services the union
and its friends were entertained by the So
cial committee of ST. Pauls Society, Mr.. L.
H. Middlekauf, president.
The Lutheran ministers present were Rev.
T 1f1a n
DID,, and Revs Chas. H. Butler Frederick
w. Moot, Paul MenZal. Geo. Brodthage,
Stanley Bilheimer and d. E. Wiseman.
&1.25 to Baltimore and Return via b.
and O., Saturday and Sunday, November
and 4, good for return until following Mon
Gay. Tickets good on all trains except
Royal Lmited.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
Released on Personal Bonds.

Joseph Mann, oolored who spent last night
in a police cell and was given free ride
this morning, entered plea of mot guilty
when called before Judge Scott to answer
q charge Of disorderly.
about II o'clock last night" said Police
man Lynch, there was some screaming
and a row near the Hotel Grafton. 1 met
this young man coming along L street, and
he remarked: If they had been colored
men the - - would have been ar
rested long ago."
The officer ordered him to move along
and when Mann repeated the remark the
officer arrested him. Judge Scott released
the prisoner on his personal bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS.
Business Before District Board at Ses-
sion Held Last Night.


sion Held Last Night.
The board of education met at the Frank
lin building last evening, and it was an
nounced that the session was devoted al
most entirely to a discussion of the ques-
ton Of revising the High School course
SO as to reduce the hours of home study to
a minimum. 1t was stated to be the opin-
ion of the board that the system hereto
fore pursued in the classes up to the eighth
grade created too great a difference be-
tween the studies of the eighth grade and
OF the High School. The general express
sion was that this could be obviated in
course of time by the Introduction of new
books and studies in the grade schools.
The condition was also noted that the
greatest number of lapses from the roll
of the High School students occurred in
the fourth year, and that, it was believed,
indicated that change was required in
the studies in the preceding years. The
first year 1t was considered could be SUBJ
jected to the greatest changes with the
most benefit to the system.
The remedy suggested was either let-up
in the work Of the fourth-year pupil or a
revision Of the preliminary studies Of the
preceding years. The dropping of Latin
from the fourth-year course was suggested,
but was not finally approved.
The whole subject Of home studies will
be again considered at a special meeting
next Monday night, Wnen II is expected
the report of Superintendent Stuart will
be presented.
1t was also announced last night that
Lille E. Thomas had been appointed
teacher of kindergarten at the Briggs
School and that Sadie e. Williams had
been appointed an assistant kindergarten
teacher.
1t was ordered that the night cooking
school at the Cook building be open two
nights week instead of one, heretofore.
Adverse action was taken on the proposi-
ton that the schools take part in the ma
tional exposition Of children's work in
New York
A request from Max West, chairman of
the university committee of the Civic Cen
ter, asking the cooperation Of the board
in continuing the series of lecture courses
begun last winter by furnishing janitor
services, halls and expenses of printing
was refused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
sUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTED.
Promoting Centennial Celebration
Additions to Fund.

Mr.. Beriah wilkins, chairman of the COM
mittee on printing, has appointed the fol-
lowing subcommittee: Barry Buckley, chair
man; Edwin c. Jones, secretary; B. Lewis
Blackboard, w. Francis Thomas, Edward s.
NcCalmont w. S. Odell, A. F. Dinsmore,
T. Richie Stone, Bushrod Robinson. This
committee will meet at the board Of trade
rooms Saturday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock.
The feature of the celebration for the
evening of the 10Th Of December has not
been fully decided upon. New suggestions
have been made, one for a reception at the
Corcoran Art Gallery, and the other re-
ception, followed by a colonial ball. This
subject was discussed at a meeting of the
citizens committee which was held yester-
day afternoon, but no conclusion was
req ched.
Since last report Col NJ. NJ. Parker, treas
urer of the national capital centennial fund,
has received the following subscriptions:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
ARGUMENTS HEARD,
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Case of Charles DuvaI.

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,
Case of Charles DuvalI.
The petition of Charles Duvall for a writ
of habeas corpus to secure his release from
Jail came up for hearing and argument
before Justice Bradley this morning. Du.
vail is awaiting trial by jury in the Police
COURT a charge of indecent exposure
He was tried once before for the same cause
and received a Jail sentence. He was re-
leased at that time by habeas corpus for
the reason that the information on which
he was tried was not sworn to, a require
ment of law. Immediately upon his release
by the higher court the police again took
Duvall into custody, and in the Police
Court he demanded jury trial. The pres
ent petition for release is based on the law
that a man shall not be tried twice for the
same offense.
The petitioner, Duvall, was represented
by D. w. Baker and A. s. Colyar and the
District by Messrs. Duvall, Brandenburg
and Sinclair. Justice Bradley took the
matter under Amusement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedule in effect October 10, 1900.
ID r.a Ms laap frI1Ila Initn

Trains leave from Penn Station
Sol am Daily. Local for Harrisonburg and for
ll:15 am. Daily. L. S. Fast Mail Sleeping
cars to New Orleans, Columbia, Savannah and
Jacksonville, uniting at Salisbury with sleeper for
Asheville. Chattanooga and Memphis. and at Dan
flie with sleeper for birmingham, and at Charlotte
with sleeper for Augusta. Solid train Washington
TO New Orleans. Dining car service.
1887 IN. Daily. Local for Charlottesville
4:oi pm. Week Days. Local for Front Royal,
StrasburH and Harrisonburg.
a:3o pm Daily. Local for Charlottesville
9:55 pm. Daily n. Y. and Fla. Express Sleep
ing cars to Augusta with connections for Aiken
ana Charleston. and to Savannah, jacksonville and
fort Tampa. Through coach to Jacksonville. Din
ing ear service
955 pm Daily. Washington and Chattanooga
Limited VIA Lynchburgl. Sleeping To Roam
Orleans. Through coach to Memphis dining ear
service.
lo;aS pm; Daily Washington and Southwestern
Limited, Sleeping Asheville Knoxville
Chattanooga and Nashville and to Atlanta Macon
birmingham, Memphis Montgomery Mobile ana
New Orleans Dining car service: Tourist sleeper
days and Fridays.
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Lea leave Washington $40 am; daily, i:49 pm.
6:2o pm Saturdays and i:35 pm. week days.
anu ll:2o pm. Wednesdays and Saturdays only
ioT Leesnrrs 6:2a pm week days TO Heyndon.
through trains from the South arrive Washing
ton GAP am, 1:35 am. 2:l5 pm and $50 D. IN.
d ay o. From Harrisonhurg 1888 week days
ana s:4o pm. daily From Charlottesville s; IS
An and $40 pm daily.
Ilckets, sleeping car reservations and other in
FORMATION furnished and baggage called for and
checked from hotels and residences by Union Trans
fer Co.. on orders left at Ticket Office 1o5 18th
st. NV. 5ll Penna. ave. Nv and at Penna sta.
ton. So
Phone 1441 for p R. r. Cab Service
FRANK S CANNON.
3D. V. ?. and Gen. Mgr.
j. NJ CTIP, Traffic Manager.
W. A. IT. Rk. General Pass'r Agent.
y,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01

Frederick Gooch, small boy who lives at
482 10th street, was bitten by dog yester-
day afternoon and painfully injured. The
boy was on his way home from school at
the time and was in front of the house of
Mrs. Riley, owner of the dog, 500 18th
street when the animal attacked him. He
was taken to Ogram's drug store, where
his injury was dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
Home Treatment for Cancer.

DR.. 3. F. Eyes Balmy Oils for cancer is
a painless cure. Most cases are treated al
home without the service of a physician.
Send for book telling what wonderful things
are being done by simply amounting with
oils. Gives instant relief from pain. de-
stroys the cancer microbes and restores
the patient TO health. Thousands of can
GERS. tumOrs, catarrh, ulcers, piles and ma
hgnant diseases cured in the last three
years. If not afflicted cut this out and
send it to some suffering one Address,
DIR. B. F. Bye. p. o. Box 246, Indianapo-
lis Ind-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
Cost Him n ".

Have you anything to say?" Augustus
Cokus, push-cart merchant, was asked
when he appeared in Judge Scotts court
this morning, charged with obstructing the
street with his cart.
Cokus explained as well as he could that
he was unable to understand.
Policeman Raley explained to the court
that he arrested Cokus for obstructing the
street at 14th and P streets this morning.
He stood on the crossing about ten minutes.
The officer told the judge that number of
complaints had been made about the street
distractions at this crossing. fine of s.
was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Marine Band Program.

The following is the program of the con-
cert to be given by the band of the United
States Marine Corps, William H. Santel-
mann. director. at United States marine
barracks this afternoon, beginning at 3:45
o'clock:
March Hail to the Spirit of Liberty
first tme), Sousa; overture, Calm Sea and
Happy Voyage" Mendelssohn; largo from
NerXes,' Handel; f1ugelhorn solo, QUAINT
10 Tamo,' Satta, second leader, Walter F.
Smith; grand selection, Carmen" Bzet;
Slavonic dances, Nos. = and S, Dvorak:
Angels Serenade,' Braga: idyl, The Mill
In Forest" Eilenberg; patriotic hymn.
Hail. Columbia Fyles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
Schedule in effect August p. 1900.
Leave Washington from station corner Of New
Jersey avenue and street
For Chicago and sos @ day Limited
For Cincinnati st: Louis and indianapolis hS:
press, 1905 am vs s,n Limited s:4' PM
Fa Pit aaS s and Cleveland 1880 am $50
o. M and 100 an. daily.
For winchester and way stations, 1885 an.
zee, ss a. 80 1900 100 ss
9sss 90 sa q o $500 $50 s
80 1900 M, x12 10. H 10 lis xsoo xa:5o.
ass, 1905, a5lo, $50. 1s:oo. 1io:oo. xll;so
For 'f' ANNAPOLIS 40, SIS IS, am 12lS and $50
sqnsays s week days sne 49,
Esss way ' points. Week sns da:
4:30. $50. 1908 pm Sundays. 300 an, Els,
athes1srs and way points week day: sss
For Washington Junction and way points, week
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch light
sR E.; r. s: s:
nam Train Dining Carp; 400, sos Dining Carr,
sSS and S 80 go Car open e OSo
10 Dining Cars, 800, 5:05 Dining Cars, 500 and
II 80 pm. sleeping Car open at 10 o'clock).
Parlor Cars on all day trains.
For Atlantic City, 1000 am, 1910 noon and
10 and 300 p. m. week days, 1910 noon Sundays
For Cape May, week days, 1910 and /: 10 pm.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels and
residences by Union Transfer Co. orders left at
ticket offices $40 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
New York avenue and Fifteenth street. and at
depot. Telephone ticket Offices for b. & D. Electric
Automobile Cabs.
F. D. UNDERWOOD, D. B. MARTIN,
ID Vice President Mgr. Pass. Traffic.
and Gen Manager au27
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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
Two Societies of Calvary Church I'm
der New Leaders.


der New Leaders.
The installation of the officers and COM
mittees of Calvary Baptist Young People
Society and the intermediate Society of
Christian Endeavor. took place last even
ing in the Sunday school house on Sth street
near H street northwest.
Mr.. Owen P. Keller, the retiring presi-
dent Of the Young Peoples Society, presid-
ed at the opening exercises.
After prayer by Rev. A. F. Anderson, the
pastors assistant, and singing by the au-
dience, addresses were made by Rev. DR.. s.
H. Greene, pastor of the church; Walter c.
Trey, the new president, who then as
sumed the chair; Mr.. w. s. Shallenberger,
representing the church whole: Mr.. NJ.
NJ. Shand representing the Sunday school,
and Mr.. A. l.. Dieterich, representing the
District of Columbia Christian Endeavor
Union. The responses were made by Miss
Nellie G. Jordan, president of the Inter
mediate Society. and President Trey. The
music was in charge of George H. Judd,
with Mrs. T. f. Gilbert as pianist.
The officers for the ensuing year are:
President, Walter c. Trey; vice president.
Miss Helen B. Gilman; recording secreta-
ry. Miss Harriet NJ. Swartwout; cor
responding secretary, Mrs. L. D. Bliss;
treasurer, William F. Staley; delegate to
c. E. Union. William w. Greene; adviser
Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society,
Miss Eta l.. Hoskins: superintendent, Ju-
NOR Christian Endeavor Society. Miss Ivah
Richards; president. Intermediate Christian
Endeavor Society, Miss Nellie G. Jordan.
At the close of the exercises an informal
social gathering took place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01

,, CHESAPEAkE AND OHIO RAILROAD
THROUGH THE GRANDEST SCENERY OF
AA A. I7tIGI.; ALL TRAINS vESTIBuLED.
DINING CARS on THRoTGH TEAIZS'
STATION. SIXTH AND b STREETS.
Schedule in effect October 10, 1900
300 Pm. DAnY-Cnciunati and St Louis Spa-
c1al.Soitd train for Cincinnati Pullman SeaIrrs
to Cincinnati Lexington, Louisville Indianap is
and st. Louis without change Observation parlo,
car washington to Virginia Hot Springs without
change Parlor car Cincinnati to Chicago.
n:lO PM. DAILY-F. +. V. Limited Solid tra!a
Tor Cincinnati. Pullman sleepers To Cinema /.
Lexington and Louisville without change ConSec-
tlon Tor virginia Hot Springs daily. Pullman Com
partment Car to Virginia Hot Springs without
change, daily except Sunday. Sleepers Cincinnati
,.1l:41 AN. DAILY. EXCEPT sUNDAY-For
Newport News, Norfolk and Old Point Comfott
WA Penna: X. r., r. +. Il 7. and Richmond
800 PM. DAlLY-For Gordonsvle Char!ottes-
vile. Staunton daily, and for Richmond daily e1-
cept Sunday.
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
otnces 3lS Pennsylvania avenue, 800 1fth ST. near
+. and at the station. Telephone call l44l TO,
Pennsylvania Railroad cab service
H. w. FULLER, General Passenger Agent
Telephone 1865. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at
10 a. m. and 40 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont ana
intermediate points at $50 a
Cars run from Aqueduct bridge to Airing
ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church every
half hour from I am to II pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington every forty-tivc min
utes and Mount Vernon hourly from 10 a. m.
to 8 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
Released by the Court.

Walter Langley, small colored boy, who
lives on East Capitol street near the power
house, was arrested on charge Of va
grancy yesterday by Policeman Foley. The
boy was returning from Marlboro, and the
ragged condition Of his wearing apparel at
tracted the officers attention. When placed
under arrest the lad was so badly fright
ened that he could hardly tell where he
lived, Judge Scott could see no reason for
the boys arrest, and discharged him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Chase's New Grand-Polite vaudeville.
Columbia-"A Bachelors Romance.
Hashims Academy of Observation-Disclosures
vaudeville
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Bowery Bur-
lesCuers.
Lafayette-"Countess Valeska.'
The New Bijou-Trocadero Buriesquers.
1911 Pennsylvania avenue-Cleopatra.
Carroll Hall-Fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
Policy Promoter Released.

Taylor Knowles, who was arrested by
Detective Watson on the charge of pro-
melting policy, pleaded guilty, and at the
request of Prosecutor Mullowny, who stated
that he had good reasons for making the
request, his personal bonds were taken BY
judge kimbau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01
RAILROADS.

WASHINGTON. ALEXANDRIA AND AoI'y,r IFR.
NON RAILWAY COMraNlSA
From Station. Pennsylvania Ave. an1 !, -
In effect November J. 1900
For Alexandria, week days-8:30. 7:oi 90
$50, s:59. s:25, 1000. II 100. 1880 A. I,5
d2:2o l2;io. xl:oS, rs. 200, 2:So NY so
3:59. x4:i5. ABS, 1850. $40. x5:24 o. .u,
ESQ, 100. $50, 500, SAB, $50, 1915, and
II :o9 PM. Sunday-I:+5, 300. 9:45 $3.50 Il 90.
II 80 An. 12:oU Noon, l2:Su. 100 lao NxD
2:SO, 300, 800 400, 4:3o. SEQ. 800 500 IN
200, $50, 500, s:i5, $3.50, 1915, ll;2u 4uN
For Mount Vernon, week days-6:30. 500 lu:Oo,
ll:oo A NJ. Sl2:o5, N1:o5, 2:oo. N2:59 3:5g xt:l3
xo:24, 1906 $3.50 Pm. Sunday-s:Uo An 1. 90
Noon, 200, 400, 700. $3.50 Pm.
For Arlington and Aque.uct Bridge week days
$50. :o4 1880. 500, Ss5. $50 9:25. 1880. 100
An, 'i2;oa. 1920, .i2:45, loo, '1:25 100,
$50, 2:a9. $3.50, 1853. 80. 400 5:g4 G:U4,
$50, 1905 500 PM. Sunday-T:45. $500. 9:45,
1850 loo, -ll:3o An. 1900 Noon. 'l2:3o.
LOO. $50, 200, $50 800, $3.50 4:vp 4 so,
SEQ. $50 500. $50. 200, '7:30, $40 l. NJ
Parcels carried. baggage checked.
xExprss. TO Arlington only.
q. f. ABBOT, J. CoIVrY
PRESIDENT. Superinte HIent,