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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
PUBLIC ADVERTISING
NotIce--Civn Service ExamInation.


Los Angeles, Cal. Dec. 20. 1905.
In accordance with Section l, Rule
~. Civil Service Rules and Regulations
hereby oy given give that a Competitive . exam Il
heid nid0n on 'Gs Saturday. the sh % das
Of JangaFy ia naiSo 1soS rI begnnins Gsrein vm at
13f5 South Figueroa street, in the City
of Los Angeles, Cal, for the purpose
of examining applicants for admission
classifcations as designated below.
Division G, Class (c) Driver. Fire
Department.
Entrances for the above examinations
are limited as follows: Driver to Hose
Also, on tho same date and at the
same place will be held competitive
examinations for original entrance to
the eligible lists in divisions and classi-
fications designated below:
Division c, Class s, Hoseman, Fire
De partment.
Said competitive examination will in
clude tests of proficiency in Reading,
Writing Spelling. Arithmetic, knowi-
edge Of the duties of the sew
spe speep fendins aqo 20
fit the applicant for such position;
physical health. muscular. strength:
soundness and acuteness of faculties:
personal habits; moral character and
such qualifications as will fairly attest
The capacity OF persons examined to
discharge the duties of positions which
they seek. Applicants must appear In
person at tho office of the Civil Service
Commission not less than eight days
before the date fixed for the examina-
ton, and file, under oath, an application
in form prescribed by the Commission.
blanks for which will be furnished on
request
BY order of the Board OF Civil Ser
d. w. EDELMAN,
President
W. A. sPALDING. Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
M'ADOO is INDIGNANT
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-Police Com
missioner McAdoo tonight made pub
lie his letter To Mayor Mcclellan pre-
senting his resignation to take effect
tomorrow. Mr.. McAdoo states that his
resignation was requested by the
mayor, but says such request would
not have been necessary had il even
been intimated to him what the
mayors wishes were in the premises.
He declared Mayor Mcclellan had no
cause whatever for keeping him in
studied ignorance of his intentions and
concludes:
The unusual circumstances under
which / accepted this trust and our
personal relations demanded that you
should state to me in that candid and
honorable way which prevails among
gentlemen"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

all the cabinet ministers attended. Ma
rine Minister Thompson presented a
discourse on the ties uniting France
and Canada, and Randolph LemieuX,
the Canadian solicitor general, replied
in behalf of Canada. The body will
be transported to Canada by the Brit
ish battleship Dominion.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Burglars Busy in Saratoga
By Associated Press.

SAN JOSE, Dec. 30.-Burglars We're
active at Saratoga last night, having
stole three gold watches and Il lot of
iewelry; Dr. Hogg's drug store, from
which they carried off nickel in the
slot machine; ShirleYs butcher shop,
and the Marengo residence, in which
latter place they secured "a $40 gold
piece and two bank books, the prop
ertY of Catherine Marengo There is no
clew
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Collins Case Is Reset
BY Associated Press.

tcrney George ID. Collins appeared in
Judge Lawler's department of the SUI
perior court today the case based on the
original indictment was set for retral
on January s. The arraignment on the
Indictment found yesterday by the
grand jury was placed on the open call
endar.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
PIeSKIN ARTISTS COMING
San Diego for Los Angeles
Today
s,peoioI In Tbo UeraId.

special to The Herald.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 30.--The football
team OF the torpedo-boat destroyer
Paul Jones will leave tomorrow noon
for Los Angeles, where on New Years
day they are to play at Fiesta park
against an all-star team from Southern
California, including players of st. Vim
cents, Pomona, Occidental, u. s. c.,
Stanford and Los Angeles high.
The Paul Jones team will be made
UP of Stewart, left end; Pfeffercorn,
left tackle; Gether, left guard; Becker.
center; Mclean or Burleson. right end;
Nelson right tackle; Ward or Stodt-
meister right guard; Cox, quarter
back; Perry, left half; Kresge, right
half: Wright, full.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Bark Challenger Beached
BY Associated Press.


KOBE, Japan, Dec. 30.-The Ameri-
can bark Challenger of San Francisco,
Captain Petersen, from Killisnoo, Alas
ka. and which caught fire In Xii chan
mel, has been beached. The vessel is
being pumped out and it is expected
that she will be able to proceed for
Osaka in a few days.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Commissions for Enlisted Men
Sy Asso,'ln .en Press

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.--The presi-
dent and secretary of war have decided
to commission as second lieutenants the
nineteen enlisted men who successfully
passed examinations recently and be-
come eligible for appointment, the sec
retary having found that there Will be
a sufficient number Of vacancies by the
time the next class at West Point
graduates to provide places for the
graduates.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Calhoun Succeeds Holland
Ry Assoclated Press.

BY ASSOcIaIeu E7IesS
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec sO-Patrick
Calhoun was elected president of the
United Railroads at a meeting of the
directors today. Mr. Calhoun succeeds
Arthur Holland, who has been presi-
dent since the organization of the cor
poration
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Steamers in Collision
By Assoc!ate1 Press.

man tank steamer Sas, Capt. Bartels,
from Hamburg and London. bound to
San Francisco, has been in collision
with the British steamer EndsleiGh,
Capt Baker. The Sais was not dam
aged, but the Endsleigh had number
of plates broken on the port above the
water line and leaks.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Pasadena Tournament of Roses

Santa Fe special trains leaving La
Grande station (and Downey avenue
station) at 7:30, $40, S:45, 9, $3.50, 10,
1890 and II a. m. Returning trains
leave Pasadena after the parade and
after the tournament races Also at IL
noon, 4:30, Sis and $3.50 p. m. Round
trim 25 cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Gasoline ToWboat Burned

BY Associated Press,
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30.-The gas
oline tow boat Gee Whiz, belonging to
the Rideout Brothers Steamboat COM
pany, was almost completely destroyed
by fire last evening at Harrison street
wharf The fire was caused by the eX-
plosion of gasoline ignited by a lantern
used by the engineer while filing the
tank. The boat was filled with water
and sunk.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Heavy RaInstorm at Vallejo
By Associated Press,


VALLEJO, Dec. 30.--At 1910 O'Clock
this afternoon there was almost cloud
burst, over half an inch of rain falling
In two hours. There was very strong
wind and some arc lights We're blown
down and other minor damage done. A
light rain is still falling, but the wind
has subsidized.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Editor Murdered by Employe
By Associated Press.

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec 3O.-Editor O.
r. McCannley of the Cameron (TeX.)
at at that @iace Mac by by Writ Terry "a an 1 en- M
ploye. McCannley's throat was cut
from ear to ear by pocket knife. The
difficulty is said to have occurred over
q private matter.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Buys Interest in Star League
Bv Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Dec 3O.--The Evening
Cormick, editor and publisher of the
Chicago Evening Post. has bought an
interest in the Star league which pub
fishes the Indianapolis Star. the Terre
Haute Star and the Muncie Star, and he
will Immediately become the editor and
publisher of those papers, succeeding
John c. Shaffer as president of the COM
pany,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Will Pnner CLEARANCE

To close out some lots we offer the
biggest bargain ever attempted. Fetch
size of your rooms, also for window
shades. Headquarters on burlaps Our
burlaps are heavy and can be pasted,
retinted or repainted. Glazing and
Painting.
WALTER BROS. 627 S. Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

0SG FOURTH RACE-One mile The Flood handicap.
%OV o-ycar-ods. Purse $1,000.
Index Horse. W.T. ST. Z 2 Str. Fin. Jockey op CT
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Services for Raymond Prefontaine

by ATSoclaleu i'Ie5b.
PARIS, Dec. 3O.-Impressive funeral
services occurred today at the Church
OF the Madeline here over the body Of
Raimond Prefontaine, the Canadian
minister of marine and fisheries, who
died in Paris December 20. The gov
ernment rendered military honors
President Loubet was represented and
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
shipbuildins Plant Burned
By Associated Press.

BAY CITY. Mich, Dec, S0.--The en-
tire plant of the American Shipbullding
company in this city was destroyed by
fire tonight, entailing loss of over
$250,OO0. The fire started at 1880 in the
furnace shop and quickly spread to the
other buildings.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
vltleuIture Expert Reslans

By ASsocIateu f-TV5S'
WOODLAWN, Dec sO.--G II. Heck of
this city has resigned his post as OK
pert in viticulture i'm charge of expert
mental stations in California. Mr.. Heck
rendered his esiSnation some time ago
hut it was not made public until today.
His successor has not been appointed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
ship Jean saptlste Safe
By Associated Press

ASTORIA, Ore, Dec. 30.-The French
ship Jean Baptiste, reported i'm dan
gerous position at the mouth of the Col
umbia river last night, arrived i'm safety
today. She suffered no further damage
than the loss of her anchor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
v YEARS HOURS AT POST
OFFICE

On New Years day ALI divisions
of the postoftice and sub-stations
with the exception of the money
order and registry divisions, will
. be open from the usual hour in
the morning until II O'clock noon.
Carriers will make regular morn
ing deliveries and collections. The
general delivery windows will be
open until 6 p. m. Stamps will be
! sold at the general delivery WIN
dows from IL noon to 8 D IN.
Very respectfully
M. III. FLINT, Postmaster
i a -, -. = 4.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
RIDGLEY is MARRIED
Comptroller of the Currency Weds
Miss A. Derring in WASH
inuton
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-William
Barrett Ridgley, comptroller of the
incurrency, and Miss A. Derring were
married this afternoon at st. Johns
church. After "a visit of two months
to the West Indies and Florida Mr.. and
Mrs. Ridgley will return to Washing
ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Free Beer and Nine Hours
av Asaociated Press

CINCINNATI o.. Dec. SO--The em-
ployes of nearly forty breweries of this
eity who demanded am eight hour day
have been granted free beer and nine
hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
santa Fe Trains 10 Rose Tourn.,,,...,

5eaIs Tor everybody ON Santa 10
special trains to Pasadena on New
Years day Leave La Grande station
8, $3.50, 10, 1890, II a. m. Rettirnins I,
trains leave after parade, which passes
Santa re depot. and after tournament
races, Also " noon. 80, 5.1S aud $40
y. m. Round trip 70 cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

Tme-21a, 40 1:54 1:422i. At post / minute. Off 4OG
Value winner $3J Winner, ch
er W T. Anderson good Won diving second easily
Sun Mark place. to show. Herslin, 10
2 show Harry. to show: Mark outstayed Hersain in
sharp last sixteenth drive Latter showed
closing strides. Harry finished fast.
Apprentice allowance.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Mellon Secures Copper Interests

BY ASSUCIdItu T ISoE''
PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec. 3O.-lt was
officially announced today that the con-
troll Of the Pittsburg and Montana Cop
per company. capitalized at $30,000,000,
has been secured by TIE A, W. Mellon
interests of this city
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Borshesi Wins Handicap

Seven good handicap horses faced the
barrier in the third race, n $500 free
handicap event at one and one-six-
teeuth miles, with New Mown Hay and
Hans Wagner yleing for favoritism
at 3s.
The Enslewood Farm sent Borghesi TO
the post and this game and consistent
runner was so woefully neglected in the
glamour of other entries which ap-
peared TO outclass him In speed and
prices in the books that his price
drifted from IS to 12s.
Hans Wagner set out as usual in the
lead and ran finely to the stretch
where his high weight caused him to
tire, and Michael Byrnes, Hippocrates
end Borghesl passed him in this order.
In the drive home Borghesi ran over
those in front OF him and gained the
verdict by length, with Hippocrates
second and Michael Byrnes third.
New Mown Hay was off last, was last
all the way TO the stretch and finished
fourth on her own courage, Jockey
Wiley sitting on her back throughout
the journey without using whip or spur.
hands. heels or head.
Had Wiley so much as kicked her
once IN the entire journey she could
hardly have lost, while she would have
been a moral cinch had be been as alert
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

Tine11S Start good Won under wraps; balance driving
m1na at home in the g9ng but had all he could do to
Ia Tan Shanter couldn't make good My Order failed to run
show, to q
25S THIRD RACE-six fuongs. Selling three year
@S0 olds and upward. si0O
Index Horse. W.T. St. u "a Str. Fin. Jockey. Op. CL
20 PHGraftpae TT9a St M ~ ~ S4 5 Eads EaSts e 9S
225 Lecturer 10 200
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

Jockey Miller rode two winners yes
terday and gave his percentage boost.
His rival, Dugan, experienced poor
day and did not have winner.
Buchanan. Booker, Kunz and Harris
rode the other winners.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

The usual Monday steeplechase event
Will be postponed tomorrow until Tues
lay, owing to the numerous other holi-
lay attractions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

The books won yesterday, being one
of their few winning days of the meet
ing. But one winner, the Williams
entry in the handicap, cashed for the
public, five winners going over at an
average price of II to 1. 1t was truly a
day for long shots and the shower was
beWildering.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

Tme-:i5k. Won driving Yellowstone
scored lucky victory Warte % Nicht ran good and
Place and show betting Yellowstone 8 to and to 10
Ncht, to and Cloche dor show, o 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

at getting away from the post with her
as he Is in ordinary races on other
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

Tomorrow will be Coming out" dav
for all the yearlings. they graduating
into the race horse class with the ar
rival of New Years. Baby races will
be features Of the next few weeks and
three furlong dashes with large fields
on which there is no line will he the
star attractions. The first Juvenile
'hoss' race of the class which becomes
2-year-olds with the advent of the new
year Is scheduled for the second race
tomorrow, being the three furlong dash
with thirteen starters. "Commencer',
Dwyer's troubles have hung lightly
upon his shoulders heretofore This
season as compared with what is in
store for the remainder Of the coast
season.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

Time-l:lia Start bad. ridden; driving
flood handcap on rainy day IS Nealons favorite DISH got
chance with the start I'm Joe tired early Inordae had
and TO g. Sir Edward to and Charlatan show out
Oct FIFTH RACE-One mile Selling. year olds
ZCS and upward. Purse $400
Index. Horse. VT St. Y q Str. Fin. Jockey. op. CL
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

Tme-1:31. Start good Won pulled up Bob
Ragon home under double Instructor can't
teach the winner anything the
impression. Christine
tcal show to 1
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

S25 SECOND RACE-one mile. Two-year-ods
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31
Str. Fin. Jockey. op. Cl

Time ;l6la Start good Won in gallop; second easily;
third driving Procrastinae shifty will
better ones than this bunch Laura NJ did her best Esl
had Melar showed early Place
show betting Procrasnate to and out Laura f. NJ. to
and out Isherin show, TO 3 Scratched-Dr Sherman.
Suran, Nabonassar.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

d. w. Wilson, father af the little
crack rider, Louis Wilson, arrived in
Los Angeles from ST. Louis yesterday
for the benefit of his health and is con-
fined to his bed at his rooms at the
Cecil. Wilson also owns small string
of fair class horses which are being
raced on the coast this season, and it is
probable that he will have them stabbed
at Ascot soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

06A SECOND RACE-six furongs Selling. three
NsST year-olds and upward. Purse $500
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

INGLESIDE

INGLEsIDE. Dec. go l9@,-Tory- third day. Presidln
Judge r. G. Hopper Starter j. Hoffman. Weather raining
Track sloppy.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

S2S FIFTH RAcE-one and a half Three year-olds
O%O M. Selling ~
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

Time 2S% isla, t14 At post or tlS Value tc
winner S325 Winner 1ndo-Troey. Mrs. james
Blqe start good, Won driving same rramotor,
place. to show. Cutter show. Orchan
to show. Overwelghts-Ber Arthur ~; Revolt p Bor
gan 2s Tramoor raced Revolt submission and under
sharp urging yards wthstood Cutters challenge
ter hnished resoutoly whip. finished
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-31

So7 FOURTH RACE-six furongs. Mt. Lowe handicap.
S@e Two-yearolds
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24
MEXICAN BURGLAR
 ID GRAND JURY
ESPANA. PLEAD FOR LENIENCY ON THE GROUND OF iN-
 TOXtcATlON.
Said He Did Not Know What He Was Doing When He Broke Into the House Decision in the Case of Forger Withheld Until Today.

Jose Espana, the Mexican arrestel on Monday for burglarizing the Milo Medigoyich house out Tombstone caE- yon, was arraigned before Justice Mo Donald yesterday afternoon. He ad- mitted the burglary, excusing the act on the ground that he was drunk at the time and did not know what he was doing Espana had been employ ed about the place for long time, and was trusted implicitly. He there fore had no difficulty in finding and getting away with the $70 worth of things he took. Justice Mcdonald bound him over to the grand jury in the sum of $500, in default of which amount he will go to jail.
 Guy Leonard, charged with forgery at the Copper Queen Store, was ar rs.isae.s before 5trstfCo Murphy ysstor day morning Leonard persisted in the statement that he had been au thOrized to sign the order he gave iR the name of his friend McGregor. The latter backed up the statement of Leonard. The prosecution contended that whether with or without author ity of AcGregor. Leonard had commit ted forgery. Phe justice withheld his decision until this morning.
 Two drunk and disorderly cases were before Justice Murphy yester- day, and a like number before Justice Mcdonald. The usual fines were imposed.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24
YOU WILL BE MAKING A MS

YOU WILL BE MAKING A MS TAKE if you fail to buy of these THREE BIG SPECIALS at "THS SAFE PLACE TO TRADE" All our SOFT $500 ss.so and s4.oo HATS ARE NOW s25o EACH, Makes include. Tiger. H H. Roelofs, Thoroughbred, and Schwartz Bros, Special. ALSO,
 All BURT c PACKARD SHOES
 NOW AT $500 A PAIR. ALSO.
 ALL THE BEST GRADES OF WILL. SON BROS. AND cLUETT PEA. 5oOYs COAT STYLE, CUFF AT TAcHED SHIRTS were s1.75 and S2.oo.
 NOW st.5o EACH. ALSO,
 Believe me! I'm an honest man. D
 SCHWARTZ BROS.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24

A general reorganization and read justment of the affairs of the Braun & Ferguson Co. operators of drug stores and of a wholesale drug house, occurred at a special meeting of stock holders held in this city yesterday
 The meeting was dominated by the Braun interests. which. were repre- sented by an easy majority of the stock. As Q result of the voting pow CT of this the company changed it's by laws in some important particulars relating to the management of the business of the concern and parted with the drug store it has been con ducting at Fl Paso. It retains the wholesale house it has had there.
 W. A. White, who has been secreta- " and treasurer Of the company and an important stockhOlder. passed out of the company. His interest was secured by passing to him of the Fl Paso drug store of the company. N. E. Ferguson, who was vice-president and general manager of the company.
 $ also finally out. having received the drug store formerly operated by the company at Douglas as his return for interest held. The new general man ager of the company. and vice presi- dent is w C. Cowgirl. who has charge cf the wholesale house at Fl Paso. J. ]. Braun. Of Los Angeles, remains president of the company.
 T. H. Collins sent his resignation to the meeting as a director. He was succeeded by J. NJ. Bal, manager of the Bisbee Drug O.. the property of the company in this city. c. N. White, formerly manager of the claim department of the company, passed out. The office is abolished. Mr. White IS at the present time ticket agent of the E. P 6 S. W. in this city. having severed his connection with the drug company some time ago.
 The name of the Braun & Ferguson Co. is retained, and it is not likely that ir VIII Do changed The cornpa- ny is Incorporated under the laws of Ar.zona, and disincorporation Is not only a matter of considerable ex- pense. but involves other difficulties. As matters now stand the company has the store in this city, highly prosperous concern. a prosperous store at Cananea and the wholesale house at Fl Paso. It formerly had the drug store in this city, the Bisbee Trading Co. store. and drug stores at Fl Paso, Douglas and Cananea.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24

FOR sALE-An Al business propo- sition paying s200 to 1925 per month clear. $750 cash takes it. Must be sold soon. J. E. Thompson Co.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24

ND-Memorandum book of ac- counts. Owner can recover same at this office by paying charges of advertising.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24
IMPORTANT COUNCIL
 MEETING TONIGHT
SOME ACTION IN SUBWAY MAT TER IS THE IMPERATIVE
 ISSUE.

Present Situation Is Filled With Men ace to Life and ProPerty-couneil Will First Assemble as Board of Equalization.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24

Late last night word was received from Madden that he would not go on with McClung. He gase no reason
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24
PEcKHAM IN JAIL.
Unable to Give Bond in Cotton Sean
 dal Case.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 23.-F. 4. Peckham. indicted for complicity in the department of agriculture cotton reports scandal. was arrested here to- day and arraigned before UHitel States Commissioner Davisoa, who or dered adjournment of examination uu- til tomorrow morning. In default cf sI2.000 bail, Peckham was lodged in the Saratoga county jail. at BaIlson.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24

for his withdrawal Effort is now to be made to get Strinker on with Me Ciung at Naco. McClung stated last night that if Strinker would come to lis pounds he would meet him.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24
BRAUN $ FERGUSON
 REORGANIZATION MADE
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING IN CITY YESTERDAY AND GEN
 ERAL SAAkE-UP.

Braun Interests Managed the Meeting El Paso Drug Store Parted With. Three Strong Concerns Are Retain ed by Company.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24

Copper Queen Arrivsls-J. W. Lang don. Denver; Geo. w. Cowgirl, W. A. White. Fl Paso; c. J. Cornell, St. Louis; M. McLeich, Denver; Dr. M. D. Cohen, Albany. N. r.; Gus Wippe- man, St. Louis; F. G. Humphrey. Tue son; C. O. Fucker, St Joe; F. J. Holmes. Lawman, Colo: Mrs. J. w. Doran, Cananea; C. O. Scott, San Francisco; E. x. Reno, Douglas; Jzo. G. Baylis. Chicago.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-08-24
MAYOR IS OUT AGAIN.
Expects to Resume issuance of Deeds
 fc Touf.sife | ote Todav

Expects to Resume issuance of Deeds
 to Townsite Lots Today.
 Mayor Taylor was able to be down town a wkils yesterday, after several days confinement at his home with a severe attack of pleurisy. He OK. poets to be at his desk in the office of the City Attorney today, and in that event will resume the issuance of deeds to claimants of lots within the townsite who can prove their ground.
 The Mayor said yesterday that he thought that three or four weeks more would wind up the work of isssuing deeds. Those who have made appli- cation for lots have so far come in a steady stream for deeds, and are like. ly to continue doing so until all of the business is disposed of