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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
Oil Ship Picks up Schooner.

NORFOLK, VA, Sept. 19.9-Thc
three-masted schooner Arthur c..
Wade, of New York, which suffered
in the recent coast storm, was picked
up this morning by the Standard Oil
steamer Captain A. F Lucas, 80 miles
south of Diamond shoals lightship and
is now being. towed by the Lucas to
New York.
The Wade asked by wireless from
the Diamond shoals lightship to be re-
ported to her owner, N. H. Smith, in
New York. Another report gives the
name Of the owner as W. II. Arm.
strong, Of New York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
MERE RELIGIOUS VENEER"
churohman Finds Fault With coIlea.
Life.
By Associated Press,

By Associated Press)
MILWAUKEE. WIS. Sept. 19.-Ir.
religion Mt the State University was
severely scored today Mt the sIxtieth
annual council of the Milwaukee Epis.
copal Diocese.
Canon st. George. OF Nashotah, de.
ciared that the spirit that prevailed In
the university was "a mere religious
veneer" that students had nothing to
encourage them to keep up with the
church; that the temptations and DIFF
nculties that confronted the students
OF the state institution were such as
required the most heroic Christian
principles to overcome.
He was followed in an equally yigor-
Gus speech by Rev. II. d. Robinson, Of
Racine College.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
Crew Saved But ship is Lost.

SAVANNAH, GA, Sept. 1g-Thc
steamer Frederick. Captain Taylor.
from baltimore to Savannah, arrived
nere today, bringing the crew of the
brigantine Ohio from Brunswick for
Louisberg, Cape Breton, lumber laden.
The crew was taken off the brigantine
near Cape Hattcras. The vessel and
cargo are total loss.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
AMERICANS HOUSE BURNED.
Rebels Force Miner to Give Up Sup.
ply of Dynamite.

ply OF Dynamite.
SANTIAGO CUBA, Sept. 19.-Thc
first overt act by revoluiionists in
Eastern Cuba was committed yester-
day afternoon.
Fifty mounted men. under CAPTAIN
Vincente Costa and Lieut.. Francisco
Salmon, entered the town of Firme.
IN. twenty miles east of here, where
the Juragua Iron Mines are located.
They presented to Superintendent OF
Mines Whitaker n document bearing
the alleged signature of General Hire.
2uel0, demanding the delivery of two
c&sas of dynamite and two blasting
batteries.
The superintendent refused to de.
liver the goods. The insurgents there
upon forcibly seized the explosives
and batteries. one mule and other
supplies. giving their receipt there.
for.
a fine, new building, owned by
frederick Pfeiffcr. an American
Continued on Page Six.)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
Schooner lowed Into the Roads.

NORFOLK. VA. Sept. 19.-The
German steamer Carl Mcneil passed
in the Virginia capes today, towing
the schooner City of Georgetown with
her sails gone and partly waterlogged.
She was picked up off Hatteras by the
Mcneil, which is bound from Fernan.
dina for Riga, Russia
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
FIVE THOUSAND LIVES LOST
IN HONG K0AG's TYPHOoH
Property Destroyed tc the Extent Of
Many Million DolIars-1s
Ships Ashore. r.
(By AssocIated fneaa. /

HONG KONG. CHINA, Sept. H.
The loss of life and property In the
typhoon, which yesterday ragged for,
two hours, is far greater than first re.
ported. IA;
Five thousand persons are missing
at Hong Kong alone, and the damage
is estimated at many million dollars.
Wharves were swept away. and
houses collapsed The military bar
racks are in ruins. Eighteen steam-
ers are ashore. WI
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
WPORT NEWS. VA, THURSDAY, sEPTEM BIER 20 1906

ship. All of the schooner's masts and
her bowsprit were overheard. but part
OF her deck load of lumber was stin
on her.
The Belans sailed from jackson
vile September 6 for cortland She
was of ass tonnage, ana had crow OF
seven men.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
Terrorists Picking off Officers.

WARSAW. POLAND, Sept 49,
Terror.sts here today issued pro.
clamation giving notice that thew
have determined upon the murder
OF officers zen masse." In fulfill
ment of their threats. five terrorists
shot and killed Colonel Nicolaieff, an
artillery officer while ne was walk.
Ing In the streets. The murderers
escaped.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
s-Hour Law to be Enforced.
(By Associated Press

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, Sept. 49,
President Roosevelt today extended
The eight.hour law to apply to Nil pub.
lie work under the supervision of any
department of the government. This
order affects moro particularly work
on river and hnrbor improvements.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
BATTLE IN KENTUCKY.
Mountaineers Engage in Their Usual
Pastime.
Rv As..oclated Praaa.l

SERGENT. KY, Sept. 19-In an en-
gaement between members of the Null.
lins.Fleming factions on the Lctchcr
and Pike county border yesterday
James Anderson, aged 80, Il member
OF the Mullins faction, was killed and
Hiram Mullins. leader of the faction,
MORALLY wounded.
Another member OF the Mullins
party, whose name could not he learn
ed, was shot, but II is not known here
how severe, and John Flcmings, of the
Fleming faction, was wounded in the
left leg.
Forty shots are said to have been
fired.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
Schooner Relans Wrecked.

NORFOLK, VA. Sept. 19.-The
steamer City Of Augusta reported to
the Norfolk weather bureau today that
Sue passed the wrecked schooner J. v.
Melans, of Thomaston, Nc, yester-
day 40 miles east Of Frying Pan light.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-20
SAILOR QUITS SICK
BED AND SAVES SHIP
After Battling With Tempest For
Hours Second Officer Brings
Steamer Into Port.
CAPTAIN WASHED FROM BRIDGE
Two Enormous Waves Sweep Super
structure Into the sea-Three Men
Go With the Debris-Two Wrecked
schooners Picked Up-one Report
Loss.
(By AssocIated Press /,


NORFOLK, VA, Sept. 19.-The Bri-
tish tramp steamer Laura, of the lIy.
man line, bound from Port Arthur,
Tex, September 9, for European ports,
arrived at Lambert's Point coal piers
this morning after having encounter.
ed the terrific storm which swept Off
Cape Hatteras last Monday morning
and during which the ships command
er, Captain Charles T. Adams, and
two seamen were swept into the ocean
and lost.
Ship Listed to Port.
The Laura, with her cargo, shifted
and badly listed to port, came into the
Virginia capes with her chart-house
gone, all save one of her life boats
missing, her bridge torn to pieces, the
steel sides of her house bent. ana her
superstructure practical wreck.
The ship showed signs of having
been worse handled by the winds and
sea than any steel ship which ever
before entered this port after storm
ut sea-
Chart House Carried Away.
Captain Adams and two of his men
were In the chart-house OH deck when
two great waves arose, one upon
either side of the ship and rising to 4
Point higher than the ships bridge,
met and fell, crushing it.
Than tbo rooa1in,, ,,,,,,. a,,..~;, "a.
away to sea and 1t and the occupants
vanished.
Second Officer a Hero.
The second officer Fred Gladstone,
lay sick in his bunk with a fever of
103 degrees when the master was lost.
He was carried up and took command
and saved the ship. He was taken to
a hospital here with Il badly crushed
foot
He took charge of the vessel after
the loss Of the Captain, because of the
first officer, Johnston, had been
thrown against the sides OF the ship
and rendered unconscious. Officers
Johnston, Gladstone, the third engin-
Ger, fireman and steward, will recover.
Captain Adams, who was about IS
years old, was married but had no
children. His home was at Fishguard,
Wales.
w. Elliott, fireman, who was lost,
was from South Shields, England.
John Brennan, the lost seaman, was
unmarried.
The steamer. which has caroge of
wheat, is bound for Antwerp.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-12
FOSTERS WEATHER BULLETIN
Disturbances to be the Rule
During Rest of May.
FEATURES OF UNUSUAL FORCE
Severe on the East Side of the
Continent.
Temperatures aud Rainfall VIII be About
Norinai-Tho Disturbances Win Come in
Rapid suocessIon-rhe Number aud
Nature
srscIal pllra.eh o E1ery Evenlns.

Washington, May 10. Last bulletin
gave forecasts of disturbance TO cross con-
tinent, 10th TO 18th; warm wave, 9th 10
18th; cool wave, 18th to 10TH Next
disturbance viii reach Pacific coast about
18th; cross west of Rockies country by
close of lith; Great Central Valleys, 18th
to 18th; Eastern States, 18th. Warm
wave will cross west Of Rockies about
18th: Great Central Valleys, 18th; Eastern
States. 18th. Cool wave will cross west
Of Rockies about 10th; Great Central Val
leys. 18th. Eastern States. 20th.
Disturbances will come in rapid sue
oession during this month and another
viii reach Pacific coast about 10th; cross
west of Rockies by close of i7th Great
Central Valleys. 18th TO Goth; Eastern
States. Dist. Warm wave win CROSS west
of Rockies about 10th; Great Central Val
leys. 18th; Eastern States, Goth. Cool
wave viii cross west Of Rockies about
18th; Great Central Valleys, 2lst; Eastern
states lol.
Temperatures and rainfall viii be about
normal: that is about a. May showers
usually are. But the hrst one mentioned
will cause lower temperatures in Southern
than in Northern States and the last one
much higher temperatures in Southern
than in Northern States First disturb
ance will cause more rainfall than last, and
most Of the rain will 60 TO Southern anc
Eastern States, leaving the middle north
west rather dry. with indications of al
approaching drouth.
Am the weather features Of the first dis
turbance viii be of more than usual forc'
about and after il crosses meridian sc
as it moves eastward, and the second vii
be particularly reverse on the Pacific
slope. quieting down as it crosses th'
Great Central Valleys and again becom
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-12

Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on
Earth arrived in Wilmington this MORN
inc. coming from Chester. Pa. where u
exhibited Yesterday. and the 1--WE trains
were unloaded az Delaware avenue station
of the b. q O. railroad, from which place
the paraphernalia was taken by wagon
60 the show grounds on Lancaster avenue
west of Union street. The inst train
arrived about O'Clock.
Crowds were at the circus grounds this
morning. when the men were at work pui-
ting up the big canvas city on the Denuii-
ful stretch OF territory. tiity-two min
utes after the stake wagon had been
driven on the ground a red flag was run
over the cook tent. which signihed that
breallfart was ready and for the time being
everyone with an appetite was shutting
the flag. The stakes we're all driven by
an automatic stake driver, the poles were
raised and the canvas spread about them.
The sheets were then laced together and
fastened TO the poles, up which il was
drawn bv three teams of horses. The
tents cover u acrUs and they are we'll
located. As soon as the big top was up,
gangs of men and boys began placing
the seats and erecting the apparatus,
and in four hours after the first wagon
had driven on the lot the tents we're UP,
breakfast was over, hoHcs were stabbed,
animals fed seats placed and everything
was In readiness for the afternoon per-
formance.
At 1890 o'clock this morning a FREQ
exhibition was given on the circus grounds,
consisting Of high wire stunts and other
minor attractions which delighted thou-
sands This free show viii be repeated
again this evening at $50 O'Clock. The
doors will open at 6.30 and the perform
ance will begin promptly at O'Clock
| The opening of the doors over an hour
earlier permits the public TO visit the
menagerie, which is more complete and
attractive than ever.
The big hippodr0mc tent. m which the
main performance is given, has a seating
capacity Of $4,000 and each person has
a place whereon 10 rest his feet. The at
/ fractions in this tent are too many for
/ individual mention. Tho performance
| begins with the "Durbar at Delhi. a
/ gorgeous bit of oriental coloring The
regular performance, which follows, en-
lists the services of 800 men and women
] performers and specialists Thirty
| merry Andrews keep the audience in a
continual fit Of laughter and amusement.
This corps comprised such wcll-known
clowns as Steve Meaco. kennard Brothers.
| Forresto, and Dan Ryan. There is also
the dip Of Death, in which a young
and charming American lady loops the
gap in an automobile. the Imperial
/ Niennese troupe of aerialists, the floren7
[ and GunathO troupe of tumbcrs. and
various other skillful and daring perform
ers There is no trouble TO find the circus
grounds All streets lead there, but il
YOU wish to ride take the Front, Second
Fourth or Eighth street lines.
The entire show viii be given this even
ing. as it is one Of the rules Of the show
management that no matter how larg,
or small a crowd is present, no number
are TO be omitted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-12
PARENTS ENTERTAINED.
By the Teachers Of ,he Wilmington Train
Ing school

HT the HoNcueia OF mo AiihANht"N AA'-'"
ing school.
The teachers of the Wilmington
Training School rendered q reception
last evening TO the parents of tho
scholars. The rooms were decorated
with dogwood blossoms, buttercups
and honeysuckle, while about the stage
was draped q large American flag.
potted plants, palms, etc, were placed
about the room which lent charming
effect. Specimens of the children 5
work, painting, wfaving, exhibit OF
sewing construction work, ctc., we're
placed ON exhibition and reflected great
credit on the part of the children.
The exhibits attracted much attention
and wore greatly admired. The FOL
lowing programme was carried out;
Chorus, training classi selection
by the Lyric Trio of the High School
recitation, Miss Fancy, fittypat
and Tippytoe; solo, Miss Creamer,
"Life's Lullaby !" chorus, training
class, "Boyely Appears" violin solo
Mr. Stausebach; recitation, Miss Top
pin. Lizzie;' selection, by Lyric
Trio; solo, Miss Forrest, Sing Me O.
Sleep:" address, Dr. Green; violin
solo, Mr.. Stausebach chorus, train.
ing class, "W inds Gently Whisper
Miss Mabel S. Haley accompanied
Miss Creamer and Miss Forrest on the
piano. The programme was we'll rem
dered and highly appreciated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-12
The PORCH CASES
A Decision to be Given IN the Municipal
Court Next Saturday.

A Decision to be Given In the Municipal
Court Next Saturday.
Assistant City Solicitor Rice, in the
Municipal Court, this morning sub
mitted to the court his brief in the
cases against John E. McNabb, John
T.. Healey and Michael H. McEvilly,
charged with violating the building
ordinance by building porches in front
of their houses, extending beyond the
established line. Attorney Robert G.
Harman, representing the defendants,
presented his briefs few days ago,
after the testimony in the McNabb
case had been heard.
After Mr.. Rice had submitted his
brief Judge Cochran said he would go
over the briefs Of both sides carefully,
and would announce his decision next
Saturday morning.
In Mr.. Rice's brief he contends that
no obstruction can be erected beyond
the established building line, and if
done so the person or persons having
the obstruction erected are according
to the law liable TO a fine of s., with
costs, and S. additional for every "a
hours thereafter that the obstruction
is allowed to remain.
Attorney Harman contends that the
resolutions passed by the Street and
Sewer Department repeating ordi-
nances passed by City Council before
the Street and Sewer Department ex-
isted, are not effective, as the resolu-
tions we're not passed as they should
have been, according to the City Char
ter. After Mr.. Rice had submitted
his brief, Mr.. Harman spoke of Sec
tion 81 Of the City Charter, where il
SAYS that the Legislature has author
rizsd City Council TO regulate sters
and porches on the streets Of Viii
minrron. This law was gotten up be-
fore the Street and Sewer Department
existed, when the City Council had
charge of the streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-12

Rose Hill, a short distance south Of
Wilmington, is in arms against stray
mad dogs, which have caused a great
deal of excitement there during the
past few days.
Several dogs have been suffering with
rabies and two have been shot as the
result, and otLers are being carefully
watched
On Thursday a valuable rabbit pup,
owned by John Hemphill, became i'll
and irothed at the moath and later
began swapping at everything within
reach. IL was killed by the owner,
who did not care to take any risk.
A pointer and bird dog owned by ).
Hickman Hewitt was stricken with
the malady and the owner penned it in
a wire dog yard, but 10 became worse
and paid no attention TO the call Of
the owner and snapped az the wire and
charged into the fence until overcome
by exhaustion, when It was killed.
He has another dog which he is care
fully guarding and has penned in the
wired yard
Some Of the people are alarmed over
the situation and are wary Of all dogs
seen in the neighborhood.
Miss Carrie lie Fevre says she saw a
black dog lighting with several other
dogs on the roadway a few days age
and the dog afterward ran through the
lie Fevre lane and disappeared. II is
thought that the dog seen by Miss
lie Fevre is the cause of all OF the
trouble, as it is believed to have bitter
several others. Nothing definite il
known as to where the strange dos
came from or where it went, but the
residents are keeping a sharp lookout
for il and it will be killed on sight
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-12
dis Physicians Say They Have
But Slight Hopes That He Will
Live Through the Day.
LATE IN THE MORNING
Il Was Reported That a Turn For the
Worse Had Occurred and That
He Mas Growing Weaker.
Associated Pres. Dispatch by speolal wlro..

'-No' NinfAtNh Nf EINIlhl Mlfea
New York. May f. Physicians who
remained in attendance throughout the
night announced this morning that there
was mo- improvement 10 the condition of
Carl echurl publcist and former cabinet
member who is gravcly IN with a com
pllcaiiou oil diseases at his home here
AT $50 O'Clock Dr. jacob gave out the
following statement regarding the patient:
he night passed without much change.
Inc heart and pulse respond to medica-
ton. There are occasional attacks of
difficult breathing. No improvement.
Yesterday Mr. Schurz appeared Tor a
time brighter and stronger. and Andrew
Carnegie WAS admitted for brief period
To the sick room. as was also Edward I
Prectouous, Mr. Schurzs partner in the
ownership of the Westhche Post Of 81.
Louis The improvement, however, was
OF short duration
A turn for the worse in Mr. SEIZURE 4
condition occurred this morning. and his
physicians announced that he was grow
ing weaker and that they had but slight
hopes that he would live through the day.
shortly before ii O'Clock the following
bulletin was issued by Mr. Schurz physi-
clan.
"Mr. Schurz is worse"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-12
There Was a Demonstration To-
daV in the Lover House in
Favor Of Amnesty,
APPLAUSE IN GALLERIES
ss Members Of the House, Except a
LITTLE Group on The Extreme Right,
Rose, Cheering, in a Body
.....a pre.. pI.palch by spsolaI wIIea

,.,.iaiad Press Dlhualuu o1 Nl1Iias NHNr
!, petersburg. Russia. May i2.-3 p.
" r5e feature of the second session of
u q. loo.er house Of Parliament, today was
H5 H5nt, demonstration in favor OF am-
When q mass of congratulatory
Hs! ros from an parts Of the Empire
~ s.o Pad several from political prisoners
IN or in exile in Siberia, the members,
.,.snt .t little group on the extreme
-.bi rose. cheering, in a body, the gal
oscs Joining in the applause A motion
!. sond replies to the messages was pre-
80 hut this was declared out of order.
Sr,ber Premier Goemykin nor any
N ..hor member Of the cabinet was seated
.,be ministerial benches, which, instead
vsro occupied by their assistants. There
w. considerable confusion about the
s-s.sd,,re. emphasizing the necessity for
10 of Parliamentary rules, which is
l.;,T drawn up. The balloting for Vice
p,s.denfs resulted, by 42S against 36l
ro,es M In tine choice Of the combination
,i,tet determined upon last night namely,
Prince Peter Dolgoroukoh and Prof.
Crdeskul Of kharkoif.
Tbe drawing up Of the draft Of the reply
~ he House to the speech from the
,b,one al the opening of Parliament has
noi vet been completed for submission
,otbe House. The Constitutional Demo
cn-s invited two representatives Of the
rs,ssnts. one Pole and one Jew, to par
iSinste in drawing up the draft, in order
~ .eepre solidarity. The main difference
NJ opinion is in the wording Of the inti-
mailon to the Emperor that the Council
n tbe Empire as continued is an anach.
moism. The reply will declare for 8
Constitutional monarchy, with full Par
fsmentarv rights, a responsible ministry
chosen from the majority, full amnesty
FOR political prisoners, universal suffrage
eraliiv before the law and the abolition
,f,bo deafh nenalfv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-12
NJ Ynrl. hlnrknr..

Associnted Press DISPATCH uy 1peoi al wireA
New York, May r. Flour Tecelpts q ,6sl barrels,
Wheat, receipis 500 bushels sales 100000
Easy May s0i 4aeQ4ci July, 6l4ael55o ,sepiem'
Rye. sasy; No. Western, 6oc, nominal, fol
New York.
Corn, receipts, l07,5Oo bushels; sales, 5000
bushels. Lower september, i6 l-i6ao35sc.
Beef steady; family, 81 l.lOatiAoui NESS eaVa
e. 80; pnckef, tl000atllt0
Pork. steady; mess, tlh.oQatlhAai iafnllfi elolVi
Iard. sfeadv. prime Western, ss65 nominal.
Sugar. fraw firm. fair rcnning 4-ola2 le-lofi
esntnfusal g6 test, iS-3la3 l-ltc. Moiasses sugar
2 sl-s2a2 1i-t6c. Refined, steady, crushed to-ali
Powdered, $40; gTanulaied, ti0l
petroleum, ate 1dys refined an ports, ti7oas5 81.
Cofee. steady, No. Rio, lisc.
Molasses. steady; New Orleans, dlaaoc
Butter steuly, unchanged. receipts. jlo
Cheese. steady. unchanged; receipts a,g7o,
weekly exports, N .aol
Eggs. firm: receipts. l9i2'E western fAhi
hrsts fsa'sisc. hrsts, l71falsc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-12
rhnaa.lnn,. narre...

Asrocinffd Press Dispatch ~ special WiraL
Philadelphia Pa, May 10 Wheat hrm 3
No = rcd in export elevator bl1sns6ci No
Northern, do, Slave, No. 2 Northern, DO
sga9lC
Corn. strong: No ? m export elevator, 5i1fab6o.
Oats. firm; No white natural, soc; No. 2 white
clipped, sec.
Bian. arm; winter IN bulk s225oas22 spring
In saeHs, 41t0aS1l
Refined sugars. steady; powdered. si.7aa
s4 20. granulatcd si.ddatL70 coniccuoncra A.
tl.50aSlb5. Keystone A, sAa0asL On
Butter, irm. extra Western creamery lla2liaci
do nearby prints, nc
Eggs, firm; nearby lrcsh, lsc 40 mark West
cru Ircsn, 1870 at mars.
Live poultry, unchanged fowls l4c.oid roosiefs,
i0c spung chickens, 2an26ci ducks,l2aldci geese
l0a1lC
pressed poultry, stead yii0wls. choice, iahc DO.
fair 10 good ilisai3c old roosters, l04ac roasting
cnickens. choice ibc do fair TO good, i2aic
Potatoes steady; ;Pennsylynnia choice per bushci
75as0c. New York and Western do. 90 u1al g;
New York and Western fair 10 good, do. noaooc.
Flour unchanged.
Hay steady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-12
PORT PHYsIoIAN QUESTION.
The Matter Referred to City Solicitor
Townsend

lOWn8enu.
The Board OF Health has referred the
matter OF the Legality OF the appoint
ment OF DIR. j W. Bastian, port physi-
clan, to City Solicitor Townsend.
At the time that Dr. Bastian was ap-
pointed by Governor HUM, DIR. Michael
j. Hughes was port physician and was
not removed. On the ground that the
physician holds his office during good
behavior, City Council, after paying Dr.
Bastian one months salary, refused to
recognize him as port physician and paid
the salary to Dr. Hughes until his death
Since that time no appointment has been
made and no one has received the salary.
According to the law the port physician
is a member of the Board OF Health DR..
Bastian appeared before the newly-ap-
pointed members of the board upon the
occasion of their first meeting and pre-
sented his credentials