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Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
LONG BEACH STREETS
A PURE DELIGHT

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Sept 21.-While
bowling along Tenth street toward
American avenue last night in his
electric runabout, S. A. Sanderson was
severely jolted by running into two
deep ruts, one after the other. His
hold on the steering apparatus was lost
and the front wheels turned at right
angles under the body of the auto.
The machine collapsed against the
curb. with both wheels torn off. Mrs
Sanderson, who was riding with her
husband, jumped from the careening
auto, and fell in heap upon the ter
race Neither party was injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
PREPARE FOR WAR
con,Inned from rnre one.

tary Taft admits that he has ex-
hausted practically every effort 10
bring the opposing factions together in
anything Ike a spirit of ha rmony.
This being the case and determined
to sell their lives and land of their
birth as dearly as possible. the willy
leaders of the rebel forces are to-
night looking well to their limited sup
ply Of ammunition and figuring on the
best possible way of coping with the
enemy confronting Them as well as the
one which may he expected If the
word is given for Uncle Sans forces to
enter the island,
And IL Intervention follows, with the
ultimate end in view OF annexation, 1t
is safe to say that the revolutionists
will present an army that will require
many engagements to destroy
Many Cubans who up to this time
have not taken arms against the gov
erfment will Join the rebels In la rye
numbers if the stars and stripes are
sent into the island, backed by United
States soldiers.
From every hilltop, from every ra-
vine, from every available spot of ad-
vantage, the insurgents will give bu title
to the enemy, say the leaders, and the
history of Cuba's numerous enga ge-
ments with foreign powers lends color
to the statement that this is 40 idle
boast.
"To be compelled to submit to the
condition of affairs brought about by
President Palma's election is bad
enough" said prominent insurgent
leader today, but to have sup
posedly friendly power step in and take
from us, or threaten to take from us,
the land which we, as its lifelong citi-
Zens have assisted in making fruit
full and productive. is the last straw
We will never submit to 1t as long as
there Is a possible chance of retain
ing nnr nnSsesSinn."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
MAIL CLERKS SEEK
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SPOK ANE, Wash. Sept. 21-The
Chronicle today states that the recent
action of the poStofice department in
filming two railway mail clerks here for
public criticism of a railway is result
ing in an orga lied effort among the
clerks to secure the right of freedom
of speech.
At present the department insists that
all criticisms affecting the service or
the railways carrying the mails should
go through the department alone, fines
having been imposed because of letters
written to a newspaper 1t is stated
that the mail clerks from Spokane to
Los Angeles are shaping plans to secure
congressional action which will abolish
such rules.
The trouble arose because of criti-
cisms of the condition of the Great
Northern track near Chain Lake, where
a fatal wreck occurred in July.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
REBELS APPROACH HAVANA
Guerrero Attempts to impress Taft
With Insurgents Strength
BY Associated Press.


HAVANA, Sept. 2t.--Mes Taft
and Bacon have practically Abandoned
hope of finding a mid lie ground, and
fear that a decision in favor Of either
side would result in no more than tenn
porary tranquility of the island. 1t is
their belief that American occupa tior
is the only way to end the civil war.
fare, and that it is not denied that in
tervention must be followed by Ameri.
can sovereignty: Secretary Taft has
cabled to President Roosevelt regard.
ing the gravity of the situation and
Mr.. Roosevelt is expected to dictate the
future program.
A demonstration was made today by
armed revolutonists within a mile OF
the zone of the peace conference
General Cost with 300 in surgents en-
camped at La Lisa, west of Minister
Morgans Villa Mariana, and half a
mile eastward were rural guards, mill
tia and mounted police.
AT the insurgent camp the Associated
Press was told that the object of the
insurgents in coming so close was to
show Secretary Taft how completely
Havana is in their grasp. Pine Guer-
rera's augmented force is only short
distance away. He was advancing to
encamp just outside of Mariana when
the fact was called to the attention of
Secretary Taft.
Mr.. Taft was greatly dispeased and
Senor Zayas and Charles Hernandez,
former postmaster of Havana. were
dispatched to meet Guerrero, with the
result that the latter turned back
He will take his command ten or fif-
teen miles south of Havana and there
await the decision of'the American me-
diators.
In addition to the Zayas party, Ma
jor Ladd of the United States army
visited Guerrero today. AS the in
surgents marched he carefully counted
their force and reported to Messrs.
Taft and Bacon their exact strength.
Guerrera's army is well equipped and
has better mounts than the govern
mental forces, plenty of arms and am
munition and several machine guns.
Senator Zayas has ordered General
Lonyaz del Castro to move his army
away from Havana.
When the insurgents were ordered
away from La Lisa, Secretary Taft re-
quested General Rodriguez to Withdraw
the rural guards from Mariana, and by
tomorrow mounted police will surround
Minister Morgans villa.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
MOTHER DROPS DEAD;
BABE NEARLY STARVES
Rv Assnciated Press.


NEW YORK. Sept. 21.-Weak and
emaciated from starvation, Johnny
Boyle, an infant "a months old, was
found yesterday beside the corpse Of
his foster mother Mrs. Catherine
Bynam, in the kitchen of her small
apartments in Brooklyn.
The baby had evidently spent hours
Of intense suffering, who, having
eaten all the food in the room that he
could reach by his utmost endeavors,
had been forced by the pangs Of hum
ger to chew the sawdust contents of a
toy horse.
The floor was strewn with broken
dishes and with kitchen utensils, and
panes in the kitchen windows, within
striking distance of his arms, we're in
spllnters, all from his struggles for
food The little one was taken to a
hospital
1t is believed he can be nursed back
to health.
Mrs. Bynam probably dropped dead
from heart disease. She had not been
seen for four days
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22

nifed no Willingness to accept the de-
cision of the American mediators.
The rumor is abroad tonight that
President Palma, the members of his
cabinet and the representatives and
senators elected last December will
rsign tomorrow, thus conceding practi-
\ cally all that the insurgents have been
contending for and opening a way for
a settlement without American inter
VentiOn.
But President Palma declined to be
interviewed and other members of the
government stoutly denied the rumor,
The American peace emissarieS to-
morrow will hear what the comman-
ders of the insurgent forces have to
say. Some of these are coming from
Santa Clara, Pinar del Rio and Ha-
vana provinces. If they insist on their
demands the conference Will only in
crease the complications.
In a talk with the Associated Press
tonight Secretary Taft spoke hopeful
ly. Although some progress has been
made he said no definite program had
been reached. He told of the arrange
ment to meet Representatives of the in
surgents and of his previous hesi-
fancy to take this step and that Some-
thing may come of it,
The arguments of the leaders of both
the Moderates and the Liberals have
been sl1 admitted and translated for flu
ture reference by MesSrs. Taft and
Bacon. but the latter said that moth
ing of "A definite nature had been sug-
gested by hurried reading of the
briefs.
The nnediators have sifted their griev-
ances and define them as demand
by the insurreetionists for new gen.
eraI elections, and an absolute rejec-
tion of those demands on the part Of
the government.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
WILLIAM J. BRYAN
DELAYED BY WRECK
BY Associated Press.

BIR RMINGHAM Ala, Sept 21.-A
special from Admission says a freight
accident at IRON City delayed the train
on which Villa m ]. Bryan was travel
ing from Atlanta to Birmingham two
hours, and Mr.. Bryan made a speech to
the crowd which gathered about his car.
He also made a short address at An
niston, where the large crowd which
had tired of waiting for him had been
dwindled down. to few hundred peo-
pie. Mr.. Bryan was so hoarse he could
scarcely be heard.
He was met at AnnistOn by a special
citizens committee from Birmingham,
who escorted him to that city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
MRS. THAW VISITS
SON AT THE T0MBS
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Sept. 21.-Mrs. William
T. Thaw, mother of Harry K. Thaw.
called at the Tombs prison alone today
and had a conversation with her son
lasting three-quarters of an hour.
AS she was leaving she asked the
warden for permission to visit her son
again later in the day.
She said that certain circumstances
made it impera tive that after she had
seen her sons counsel. Clifford w,
Hartridge, she should be able to again
talk to Harry. The warden granted
the request
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
SAYS BLOOD VESSELS
CAN BE TRANSPLANTED
BY Associa ted Press.

STUTTGAR Sept. 21.-Professor
Garre of Breslau gave yesterday to the
congress of national investigation and
medicine, now in session here, the re-
suit of his experments in transplant
ing blood vessels and organs from one
body to another.
The professor declared that while it
was Impossible to transplant large
blood vessels from living human beings,
blood vessels could be taken from
freshly amputated limbs. and trans
planted to cases where large tumors
had been removed, or where otherwise
the tying up Of large blood vessels re-
suited fatally for the parts of the body
fed by them.
Professor Garre described also the
transplanting of kidneys from one an
imal to another. the replanted organs
performing their FUNCTIONS perfectly.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
HAVE NO FEAR OF wARsHlPs
Rebels Declare "They Cannot Come
to the Brush"
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Hress
HAVANA, Sept, 21.-Peace for Cuba,
unless accomplished through Ameri-
can intervention seems to be further
away tonight than when Secretary of
War Taft and Assistant Secretary of
state Bacon began negotiations to har-
monize the opposing factions
The arrival today of three United
States battleships and two cruisers,
In addition to those already here, has
had little effect on the Insurgents I'm
the field and when the leaders of the
revolution were appraised Of the big
squadron's presence they greeted the
information with Spanish expressions
to the effect that they cannot come to
the. brush"
A meeting of the executive commit
tee of the Moderate party was hastily
summoned this evening and II was
voted to accept whatever disposition
OF the controversy Messrs. Taft and
Bacon made their decision upon in the
hope that such concession will in
duce the Liberals TO yield similarly
The latter. however, have as vet sig
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
WOULD AR RANGE
SKATING RACES

Special to The Herald
LONG BEA CHI. Sept. 21.-L. A. Hen
ry. manager of the Majestic skating
rink. is addressing let ters to the ath-
letic organiza tions of the various
schools and colleges of Southern Cali
fornia. urging that roller polo teams
be organized and league tournament
arranged.
Se--eral contests have been skated
here between local tea ms. The boys Of
the high school are busily working up
two teams.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
GENTlLES DEMAND
SHOOTS EXPULSION
By Associa ted Press

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 9l.-Can-
didates for the two offices TO be filed
at the coming state election were
named at the convention OF the anti
Mormon party here today
Thomas Weir salt Lake mine oper-
ator, was named for congress, and
Judge Thomas Maloney of Ogden for
Justice of the supreme court.
The pla atform, which deals chiefly
with local issues, demands the expul-
sion of Senator Smoot from his seat.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
CHINA WILL PREVENT
ALL USE OF OPIUM
BY Associated rross.

BY Associated Tress.
PEKIN, Sept. 21.-As a result of the
combined recommendations of the Chi
neSe commissioners who recently made
tour 'of the United States and Eu-
rope and Tang Shao XII vice presi-
dent of the board of foreign affairs, an
edict has been issued ordering the
abolition of the use of opium, both
foreign and native, within "a decade.
Government troops have suppressed
a revival of "Boxerism" in Shansi
province.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
ILLINOIS SOCIETY
PLANS HARVEST HOME
snccial 10 Nc Herald.

spcoia to The Herald
LONG BEA CHI, Sept. 21.-The Illinois
society of this city is planning to give
an elaborate harvest home" celebra-
ton about the middle of October. An
invitation Will be extended to the sim
liar societies in Los Angeles and other
nearby cities to join in the festivities.
Definite arrangements will be made
soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
ENTERS BURNING BARN;
SAVES DRIVING HORSE
By Associated Press.

by NhbOVId VSU IIp9os
BAKERSFIELD. Sept, 21.-Entering
a barn which was completely envelop-
ed in flames. TO save a valuab BILE driving
horse was feat performed this MORN
ing In Kern City by the aged mother
of j. s. Vaughn.
The barn caught fire, and being alone
on the premises, the elderly lady did
her best to save the animals within.
A COW and other property was con-
sumed. Nearby sheds were also
burned.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
EXPRESS THANKS
TOCONTRIBUTORS
Directors of Barlow ssnatorium Exc
tend Appreciation to Those
Who Befrended Them
During Fete

Contributors to the Barlow garden
fete No. 2, held September IL and 10,
1906.
To the merchants, manufacturers and
business men who gave so generously
of their time, money. material or pro-
visions, the directors of the Barlow
sanatorium wish to here extend their
appreciatiOn.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
Expect RoYaI Heir

SAN SEBASTIAN, Sept 21.-It is
Officially announced that the queer
of Spain is i'm an interesting condition
Princess Ena of Battenberg and King
Alfonso of Spain were married May 81
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22

Just before poor old Dooley died he
made his wife promise that she would
not marry again"
Poor old chap-he always was kind
to his fellowmen!"-Tit-B Bits
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22

Part of letter written by Rosa to
her father.
Dear. Papa-I wanted 10 send you
kiss, but as have just eaten an onion
for dinner | viii send it another time
La Carlcaturista.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22

Kwoter-You know they say pity is
akin to love-" andso-
Glumity (desI Dhdently) Perhaps,
but it's very poor MISUNDERSTANDING
Standard.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22

She-Would you really die for me?
He-No, dear. ] would not.
She-Therel / thought you wouldn't,
and yet you talk Of love
He-My dear, my love is Of the undy-
Ing sort.-Philadelph Ledger.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22
vaudeviIIIan a Wreck Victim

w. F. Clark. said to be a musician
who has played the vaudeville circuits
and who was internally injured in the
Southern Pa cific wreck September II,
died last evening at the Sisters hos
pital, where he was taken following the
accident. The body was sent TO Bresee
Bros. morgue.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22

I<nicker-Was he a Black Hand VIC
tim?
Bocker-Yes, he called five spades
Now York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22

Everything you want you will find II
the classified page--a modern encycIo-
Dedia one cent q word
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22

Dry Goods Co., bought by DIR. Guy
Cochran.
Quaint comb, given by N. b. Black
stone Co, bought by Mr.. A. c. Batch
W. II. Hoegee Company donated all
the canvas; l.. A. Gas & Electric COM
pany gave all the wiring and lighting
for the grounds. including the labor
JAMES SLAUSON, Pres,
MRS. j. ID. HOOPER, Vice Pres.
w. JARVIS BARLOW, Sec.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22

CT go
Coulter Dry Goods
Co.
Crescent Ice Cream
Co.
Challstrom, JOSEPH
Cunningham. Cur
tiss G. w elch Co.
California Savin gs
Bank
Colyear, c. C.
Christopher, L. j.
Clark Bros. Fuel e
Feed Co.
Calf. Commercial
Co.
Corfleld, T. G.
Cass Smurr- Dam
arel Co.
Chamber of Com
merce.
Coco Cola Co.
Craig, R. L. Co.
California Truck
Co.
Corella p h | p ps
School
Carr & stephens
Cooper, Alfred
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22

Gregory. b.
German Seed Co.
Guggenheim, Mrs.
F.
Gray, Capt. +. Ed
ward.
Goldenson, Morris
Godfrey & Moore
Gilbert & Goldie
Goldsmith. w. ].
German American
Bank
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-22

Farmers & Mer-
chants Bank
Ford, Smith & Lit
tie Co.
Fiesta de Los An
geles committee
Fosgate Co.
Fitzgerald's Music
Co.
Foster. John d.
Foster, F.. X.
Faroat. Samuel E.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-17

Bargains in Little Things.
SC. Belt Pin Books, white 3G
1oc. Belt PIN Books, white Go
1oc. Pin Cubes, blue and black Go
tc. Hat Pins, black. on card for lG
Lot 15c. Hose Supporters. all sizes. white
and black Sd
odd Lot Buttons at about
"a regular Price
Odd Yarns, slightly soiled. Sc S<eIn
chIldren's Rag Doll outfits, were lOe.
Now RA
12Hse. Ladies' Linen HandkerehIefs. To
close RA
25e. Ladies' Linen Handkerchief. To
close %
too. Tomato Cushions Sc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-17

Muslin Baby Bonnets.
ESQ. to at.4s Muslin ROnnsts. Choice
soc
sso. and Ssc. Muslin HOnnsts. Choice
19G
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-17
ALI the Summer Dress Fabrics
at Less than Cost.

One Lot Figured MusIins and DlmItles,
were SC. to 12hc. Choice SC yd.
One Lot "ArnoId's Taffetas"-were 12hc
to close So yd.
One Lot 27-lnch Barnaby Glnghams, were
12hc. and 15c. yd. To close
S1-2G yd.
One Lot 15c. White coods,-MercerIzed
Walstlngs and Leno Stripe MuslIns.
Choice Sc yd.
One Lot Fine Zephyr GInehams-32
inches wide, made to sell at Csc. yd.
To close, only 1OG yd.
One Lot Famous Arnold Wash Goods,
5atlstes, Voiles, Henley Serge, 5our-
cite Sultlnss, were 19c. to Csc. To
close the lot 10A yd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-17

One Lot Ice. and 25c. White Goods To
close II 1-2c yd.
One Lot MasakI Silks, were Csc. yd.
To close 12 lie yd.
One Lot SILK oInehams, Panama Silks
and Broeades. Were Csc. To close
15G yd
One Lot Fine Embroidered Null and Or
candles, newest patterns. Regular
price has been Csc, 29c. and acc. yd.
To close, your choice 12H yd.
One Lot Arnolds one-half SILK Fabrics
in plaids and figures. Were Soc. and
6sc. I'd. To close 25Gyd.
Odd Pieces, short lengths wash goods,
too small to itemize, at VI Price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-17
Neckwear Bargains

Lot Of 2sc. and SOC. neeIO~ear, slightly
tumbled. Choice OF
Lot Csc. Wash Stocks. Sale price
lie each.
Lot Blue SILK Muslin searfs. Were Soc
19G EACH
Lot chemIsettes, slightly tumbled.
VI Price.
Broken Lines New NecIO~ear VI Price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-17
Belts--Very Special.

b5IIS--V6Iy Op6CIdI.
White Embroidered Duck Belts,
have been special value at
1oc. Your choice, common
cling Monday, &c each
Csc. Embroidered Wash Belts, part pearl
buckles. Choice Ice
SOC. New White Embroidered Wash Belts.
Al 35c
Lot SOC. Leather Belts. At 25G
odd Lot aso. SILK and Leather Belts.
1OG
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-17
Black Sateen Petticoats

One Lot-72 Pettlcoats, fine black sat
teen, with fine white polka dots. A
special low price purchase from the
manufactures. Made to sell at s1.25.
Bought so we can Oner them at
soc each.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1906-08-24
Jail News.

Jane Wood, who has been
serving a 60 day sentence for
violating the dispensary law was
released Wednesday.
Walter Vaughan and Sam
Meador were sens Wednesday
to the chain gang for 80 days,
the former for violation of con.
tract and the latter for petty
larceny.
Nose Kelly is rapidly recover
ing from the slight gun-shot
wound received at Kelton.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1906-08-24

ton of prohibition" Townsend
says he will stand for what the
people want, and not as
Browning says, the three; he will
advocate just what the people want
Says the county dispcnsary will
prove more corrupt, for l23 men
then have chance to steal, whereas
there are now only three. He says
Browning is inconsistent in his po-
sition. CTwo hurrahs for Town
scnd.)
PROBATE JUDGE.
judge Greer sayS the farmers put
him into office II years ago, and
Johnson left the county anl has
done nothing for Union county.
Reviewed his own record in behalf
of the people. Says he makes
small salary of 5000 at best, while
in Cherokee Judge Webster gets
about 81 800; but he can't make it
honestly.
Mr.. W. W. Johnson taught
S'Ilool 'll lbtllli'iltlil anu MCNIONilll
schools i'll Union county. Says he
is poor man, and could not en-
dure the days of idlcncSs a young
lawyer passes through. Thinks be
can fill the office as well as Judge
Greer, for he could learn as well as
Judge Greer did. He has saved the
county and individuals lots of mon
cy by dismissing cases unworthy of
hearing, and that 80 out of every
100 papers he draws up he charges
nothing for it. Judge Greer once
preached rotation, now it's life term
with him.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
Mr.. ID. b. FAINT says he hasn't
taken up two hours in all his cam.
paigns, and doesn't think he ought
to make a speech. He explained
why he hadn't intcrfercd with TIN,
trustees in Goshen Hill township
that he left it to the people of the
townships to either retain or change
their trustees as they might decide
in democratic primary.
Mr.. Thos. H. Gore asked the
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1906-08-24
James Keenan, Living.

James keenan,. the young ne
gro boy, who was shot in the
row at Kelley's about twelve
days ago, is still living. The
doctors say he cannot get well;
his intestines are shot through.
But keenan, says he is not going
to die. He shows a tenacious
hold on life, and is always clam
curing for food.
Nose Holley, a brother of Kel-
ley Holley, who is already in Jail,
was arrested and lodged in Jail
here Monday. Both are charged
with the shooting.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1906-08-24
ELECTION NEWS.
Given at "The Times" Office By
Means of StereoptiCOn--B Black.
board Used Before Night--Ar.
rangementS for Securing News
Immediately.

On Tuesday afternoon and
night, The TIMES will give to it's
friends all the election news
from each precinct as soon as it
arrives, by the various methods
devised for securing it. These
means are: "telegraphic,'' "tele-
phonic, "mule-backic,'' and
"negro-footic,' so there is no
reason why it should not be the
first to secure the news AS it
comes in, the figures will be
thrown on a sheet in front of the
office, by means of q stereopti-
con. Then the man in the office
will add up and give out the
totals. Besides informing the
people of Union, the news will
be sent back to every precinct in
in the county.
Everybody is invited to come
and get the election results.
THE TIMES is equipped to serve
it's friends, and this at will do to
the utmost Tuesday afternoon
and night.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1906-08-24
Candidates Fought.

At the Greenville meeting of
the State campaign, candidates
for governor, Brunson and Jones
engaged in the first ~'fisticuff"
of the campaign. Mr.. Brunson
said Jones was crazy, and there
upon Jones slapped Brunson's
face. Mr.. Brunson, who is a
.one-armed man, had not gather
ed himself up for defense before
Others interfered, and police re-
moving Mr.. Jones.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1906-08-24
Change In Mill SuperintendentS.

Mr.. A. L. Bassett. superinten-
dent of the Knitting mills at
Jonesville, will at an early date
resign and go to Goldsboro,
N. c.. His successor has not yet
been chosen.
Mr.. A. B. Brannon, at one
time superintendent of both
Union and Buffalo, now has
charge of Buffalo only. Mr.. w.
D. Cooksey, formerly assistant
superintendent at the Union
mills, has been promoted to the
superintendency.