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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
ARTIFICIAL ISLAND FOR
DEFENCE Of CHESAPEAKE {

Washington, July 6.-Plans for an srtl-
fetal island midway between Capes
Henry and Charles for the defence Of
Chesapeake Bay. Hampton Roads and
all the rivers which empty into them. will
be modelled after the island fort Japan
has constructed for the defense OF Toxic
In case the Japanese government witt prr-
NIT Brig. Gen. John +. Storey, u. s. A..
former chief OF artillery. TO inspect the
fortihcatiors I'm Toxic harbor
Brig. Gen story ls now I'm .Japanon
leave and while in the Orient will make
a special study Of fortihcations. looking
to the framing OF plans for extensive
forihcations in this country, in accord
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
Committee TO CONSIDER
GENERAL HOSPITAL SITE

The city council committee on the pro-
posed city hospital will meet again next
week 20 consider the tdvisabiity Of GER
tain locations
Tho committee will probably choose a
site for general hospital instead OF one
for contagious diseases only.
At previous meetaings the committee
has considered several sites including the
city property at Fields Point. which thus
far has been considered with most favor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
PAPER MILL WORKERS
GRANTED 8-H0UR DAY

Lisbon Falls. Me. July 6.-Announce-
ment was made today that the employees
OF the Lisbon Falls Fibre company I'm this
town. the Pejepscot Paper company at
Pejepscot and the Bowdoin Paper COM
pany at Tepsham, numbering about COO
altogether. will work eight hours day
after Jan. /. 1907. instead of ~ and l3
hours as at present
There will be no change In wages. IL
was stated that the increase was volun-
tary on the part OF the company. The
three mills are controlled by the W. II.
Parsons Paper company OF New York
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

Japan died today. He went to Japan in
1885. staying there three years. and re-
organized the japanese army and wrote
noted book on tactics.
Field Marshal Oyama after the battle
OF Mukdon. telegraphed to Gen. Nickel
ascribing the formers success to Meckers
instructions. The emperor OF Japan con
ferred the grand cross OF the order OF
the battle
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
STOLE SIS DOG AND HAD
TO PAY $40 AND COSTS

In the Sixth district court this
morning Robert Patterson was found
guilty OF stealing a dog valued at
s25. the property OF II. II. Sweet and
was fined $40 and costs.
Louis Lagrega, charged with break
ing and entering Zambarana e. cos
storehouse In North Providence and
the larceny OF fireworks. was dis
cherged, there being no proof OF crime
against him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
DANGEROUS HOLES ON VARIOUS
STREETS THAT NEeOATTENTION

The police report that there is a
hole I'm the sidewalk on Wickenden
street opposite Goulding's lane. which
is 1s by six inches
There are also several dangerous
holes I'm Hope street between Alumni
avenue and Barnes sareet and that the
manhole covers are several inches
above the surface OF the road: also
a hole four feet long two feet wide and
one fot deep I'm the sidewalk on West
River street near Branch avenue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
VISITING AMERICANS ENTERTAINED

London, July 6-Ambassador and Mrs
Reid gave luncheon at Dorchester
House today TO a large party OF visiting
Americans. including Paul Morton and
Mrs and Miss Morton, Bishop William y.
Lawrence of Massachusetts, and Miss
Lawrence. John w. Yerkes. commissioner
OF internal revenue: u. o. Keeler, former
governor OF Connecticut. and ID. .. Mills.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
ONE MAN KILLED WHEN
GASOLINE TANK ExPl0DES

Saginaw. Mich. July Ga gasoline tank
In the Consendai Dye works exploded
with terrific force today wrecking the
building in which IL was located. instantly
killing L. A. Foehl. an employe. and
wounding four other persons.
Every window In the block bounded by
Tuscola, Jefferson. Baum and Genesee
streets was broken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
BRYAN ENTERTAINED AT
LUNCHEON BY MAJ. BACON

London. July 6-Wnliam j. Bryan to-
day lunched with MANI John III. Beacon,
the United States military attache, to
meet War Secretary Haldane
The luncheon was arranged particularly
so that Mr. Bryan and Mr.. Haldane could
meet. No other guests were present.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
NEGRO RhVISHER HANGER

Lexington, Ky. July 6.-James Pearsall.
colored. convicted OF criminal assault on
Mrs. william WaRouer- herc5-fT months.
ago. was hanged in the jally9rd here to-
day without incident.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06

ance with the action of the joint army
and navy board on Notifications.
The general scheme as outlined by the
board for the defense OF the Virginia
capes, contemplates the installation OF
14-inch guns OF the proposed island be-
tween the two capes as we'll as big guns
on both Cape Henry and Cape Charles.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
REPORTED FOR DUTY

Francis J. Devereaux. who was re-
Gently appointed a police officer. re-
ported at the Third station last even
ing for duty.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
MAJOR GENERAL NICKEL
PASSES AWAY At BERLIN

Berlin. July s.-Maj. Gen. Nickel.
formerly professor OF military tactics in
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-06
Canvas Shoes

Canvas Shoes make the incest
kind OF summer footwear: they are
cool. light. easy and inexpensive.
John the Shoeman has made
special feature OF them for sew
eral years. carrying a large vari-
ETY. for men, women and children.
This season bids fair TO outdo all
previous records for the sale OF
these goods. White canvas, OF
course. are the most popular for
women and children's wear. A few
items named below from hundreds
In stock.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13

services rendered, labor done
and money expended, under
said invalid attempt to estab.
lish said drain, be settled
in accordance with law and
that the 25th day of September,
1906, and the hour of ten o'clock
in the forenoon in the City of
Wahpeton, in Richland County,
North Dakota, at the office of
Ink & Wallace, be and they are
hereby fixed as the time and
place for meeting of said drain
commissioners for the purpose
of fixing aud determining the
value of said labor done, ex-
penses incurred, services rend-
cred and money expended.
Dated at Wahpeton, N. Oak,
the 11th day of September, 1906
Board of Drainage Commis-
sioners, Richland County.
g. ]. HAsTY.
SAMUEL TAYLOR.
J. p. BRAND.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
Bring Exhibits Early.

Persons who intend bringing
exhibits tothe Richland county
fair at Wahpeton Sept. %, 26,
~, rs, are requested to bring
their exhibits in as early as
possible. The management
desires to have all exhibits on
the grounds and placed in posi-
tion before the evening of Mon.
day, Sept. "A, aud exhibitors of
grain and vegetables are re-
quested to bring or send them
in the week before if possible.
In order to to compete for
prizes exhibits must be enter.
ed on or before Sept. "a and
must be on grounds before 10
Q clock of the morning of Sept.
%.
r. J. HUGHES, Sec'y,
Wahpeton, N. Oak.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
Pain from a Burn Promptly Re
lieved by Chamberlain's Pain

Mr.. James N. Nichols, a
merchant and postmaster at
Vernon, Conn, makes the fol-
lowing statment: "a little
child of Michael Strauss was
recently i'll great pain from
q burn on the hand, and as
cold applications only increas-
ed the Inflammation, Mr..
Strauss came to me for some
thing to stop the little ones
pain. From the many lini.
me,,ts 1 carry in stock, l advis-
ed him to use Chamberlain's 9
Pain Balm, and the first ap-
plication drew out the inflama-
ton and gave immediate relief.
l have used this liniment my
self and recon- mend it very
often for cuts. burns, strains
and lame back. and have never
known it to disappoint." For
sale by Henry Miller.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
Low Rates West and Northwest
Daily until October 81,

$34.9O to points in California.
~1;J.UO ~ l>or.a Pacific Coas.
points. Greatly reduced rates
made to many other points
West and Northwest via the
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL
RAILWAY.
Half rates for children of half
fare age. Liberal stop-overs
allowed on all tickets. Tickets
are good in Tourist sleepers.
For further information re-
garding rates, routes and train
service see nearest ticket agent
or write F. A. Miller, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago. 22-8
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Jos. Simard went to St. Paul
last Saturday.
NJ. L. Sprung made a bust
ness trip to Fargo Monday.
Miss Julia Newman spent
Sunday at Fargo.
John Wolfe sundayed at
Abercromb lie. y
Miss Lulu Gallup went to
Paramount, Monday evening
for visit with relatives.
e. ]. Sullivan, the Fargo
optical specialist. will be at
Merchants Hotel, Wahpeton,
again Friday and Saturday
Sept. IA and 18th. Glasses
fitted.
WANTED. Matron at State
Science School, apply to E. G..
Burch, Wahpeton, N. Oak.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
GUN TOURNAMENT.
Interesting Affair To Be Held in
Wahpet0n During The Fair,

The programmes are out for
the gun tournament to be given
at Wahpeton, September 25 and
26, in connection with the Rich
land county fair.
Five fifteen-target events, a
four man team shoot, twenty
five target, a special twenty
target event for business mems
prizes; special class twenty
five target event for low shoot
ere; doubles; high mems shoot;
final handicap, and other inter
estipg events have been ar
ranged. If the tournament is
a success it will be made
feature of the future fair meets.
The shooting will take place in
front of the grand stand.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
WANTED ROOMS.

All persons who have rooms
to rent or who can possibly ar
range to accommodate one or
more roomers during the coun-
ty fair will please leave word
with, Asst. Secretary John Cain
of the Commercial Club at the
Commercial Club parlors at
their earliest convenience. A
list of all those who have rooms
to rent will be kept in the Club
rooms and an information
bureau will be opened during
the fair, for the benefit of the
visitors.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
WO0DMAN DAY PROGRAM.
For Richland County Fair
at Wahnat0n Sent. 27.

Thursday, Sept. 20, is Wood.
en.day at the Richland coun-
ty fair at Wahpeton. The pro-
gram for the day is as follows:
500 a. NJ. Procession will
form at the opera house and
will a1ch to the grounds.
$50 a. m. Address by Hon.
HI. s. Oliver and other promin-
ent Woodmen.
1000 a. IN. Forester team
drill for $500 cash prize; tug
of war for So 90 cash prize;
wood chopping contest for $500
cash prize.
The Woodmen camp sending
the largest delegation to the
fair will be given a cash prize
of $40. The Wahpeton Wood
men are making preparations
to entertain the visitors and a
large tent will be on the
grounds to be used for Wood
men headquarters. The Wah-
peton team is barred from all
contests.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
TIE. BABY SHOW.
List Of Prizes for the Baby Show
at the Riohland Comfy Fair.

4 0SOSJ
at the Riohland County Fair.
There will be baby show at
Richland County Fair at Wah-
peton, Sept. 26. the second day
of the fair. Entries must be
made the first day of the fair
aud all babies must be on ex-
hibition between the hours of
one and two of the second day.
The following prizes will be
awarded:
Largest boy baby under one
year old, bottle castoria given
by E. HI. Myhra.
Largest boy baby under two
years and over one, $1.OO in
cash.
Largest girl baby under one
year old, one box talcum
powder given by H. e. Myhra.
Largest girl baby under two
years and over one, wax doll
by Dr.. Ness.
Smallest boy baby under one
year old, pair of shoes by James
Purdon & Co.
Smallest boy baby under two
years and over one, $1.OO in
cash.
Smallest girl baby under one
year old, one pair beauty pine,
&c. A. Wilcor
Smallest girl baby under two
years and over one, $1.O0 in
cash.
Baby with most teeth under
one year old, a tooth brush and
box of tooth powder given by
E. H. Myhra.
Baby with the most hair
under one year old, free hair
cuts until it is 3 years old at
Klien's barber shop.
The happiest baby, two dol
lars in cash given by ]. F. Shea.
The crossest baby, one bottle
of cough and cold cyrup given
by DR.. Quick.
Baby who has the most
brothers and sisters attending
the fair. one ton of anthracite
coal given by the McCulloch
Robinson Lumber Company.
For every pair of twins, up
to twelve pair, under one year
old, and for every set OF trip
lets unGer one year OLD, the Bee
Hive Cash store will give nice
soft wool stockings, one pair to
each baby.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT
Of What is Known as Garborg
Drain No. z, in the County Of
Richland, N. Oak.
Whereas the board Of drain
age commissioners of the
County of Richland in the
State of North Dakota has
heretofore proceeded under the
provisions of section 1885 OF
the Revised Code of 1905 in the
establishment of a drain knc.wn
as Garborg Drain No. 2, situate
and running through township
one hundred thirty-five, ranges
if,y and ifty-oue, Rien.al.a
County, North Dakota. And
whereas, in the proceedings,
leading up to the original es-
tablishment of such drain, it
has been found by the com
missioners aforesaid, that an
error occurred affecting the
validity of such proceedings.
And whereas, new proceedings
have been commenced, and are
being carried forward for the
establishment of such a drain,
along substantially the same
route and Substantially the same
manner, as it was proposed to
construct the said drain in the
first instance under the invalid
proceedings aforesaid; And
whereas, certain labor had been
performed, certain expenses
incurred and certain warrants
issued pursuant to the original
invalid proceeding in and about
the. establishment and con-
struction of said drain; And
whereas in the Judgment of
said drainage commissioners it'll
is necessary that all proceed
ing under the original invalid,
proceeding be abandoned
vacated and set aside.
Now therefore be it resolved.
that all proceedings had for the
establishment of said drain
prior to and which culminated
in the assessment levied upon
the lands, to be benefited by
said drain, on the 2lst day of
August, 1905, be and the came
are hereby voluntarily aband-
oned; And be it further resolv-
ed that notice of such laband-
onment be given 40 provided
In paragraph l641 Of the Politi-]
cal Code of North Dakota. 1905: i
Aud that AN adjustment and
settlement of the value of the
- ] III y, " q y
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
pON,T. FORGET.

Don't forget to buy the best
bread made at the City Bakery.
t. some of c'-r fatnors cfter
dinner mints. Every thing in
our line fresh and wholesome.
Choicest CONNECTIONS etc. Give
us call.
d. NJ. NORTON.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
Chamberlain's Pain Balm.

This is liniment, remark
able for its great power over
pain. It quickly allays the ex,
cruciating pains of rheumatism
and makes sleep and rest pos
sible. For sale by Hsnry
Miller.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
BRECKENRIDGE,
Howard Dykmau from Min
neapolis was III the city Satur-
day.

AN ~ NhAoa AAOA AAAA.
neapolis was IN the city Satur-
day.
Leo. J. Miksche and wife are
visiting at the cities.
Chas. Holmgren returned
from Minneapolis Saturday
morning.
Terrence Connolly from Min
neapolis arrived Friday even
ing to look after his threshing
here.
The NJ. E. ladies aid will
give a entertainment Sept. 26th.
The foundation of the addi-
tion to the Bodson Hotel is now
completed and the brick layers
are at work on the walls.
Rev. A. T. Young of Moor.
head will conduct Episcopal
services at City Hall this eve
ming, beginning at 8 o'clock.
The Rathbone Sisters will
have their regular meeting
Friday evening Sept. 14th.
The Junior Eudeavor will
give an ice cream social Friday
evening on Henry Wyvell's
lawn.
The Baptist ladies aid are
planning on chicken pie sup
per Sept. 18th, in Mr.. Gums
new building.
The N. E. ladies aid meet
with Mrs. J. A. Laird Wednes.
day afternoon.
Mrs. H. E: Mcdonald from
Kenmare, N. D. il visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. A. b.
Kimball.
J. L. Uptegrove returned
from Fargo Tuesday evening.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13

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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13

Mrs. Fred Barnes returned
from st. Francis Hospital the
first of the week.
Miss Hunt expects to have
the roller skating rink complet-
ed for the fair week.
Barnes and Gchaffer have
purchased new Pope auto
mobile from Hartford, Conn.
]. H. Poyzer of Wolverton
Sundayed here.
Jas. Powrie returned from
the cities the first of the week.
Mrs. Will Mullen and Miss
Cora Greene returned from
Minneapolis Saturday evening.
Mrs. Mckenzie departed Sun
day night for Mantador where
Mr.. Mckenzie is at work. She
will spend a week visiting.
Prof. Palmer of Palmyra,
Mich, arrived Sunday to take
charge of the class in Mathe-
matics at the High school.
Prof. Kirk has moved his
family from Fargo, into the
Shea residence on 9TH street
where they are now nicely
located.
B. L. Bogart and wife return
ed from Hankinson the fret
part of the week and are now
at Camp Corliss visiting
friends.
The Republican State Gen.
trail Committee met at Fargo
Tuesday. Elmer Myhra, Jas.
Shea, Senator McCumber and
r. w. Farrar attended.
Rev. Father Gaydusek held
services at Mooretou last Sat-
urday morning, and held EARLY
Mass at Fairmount Sunday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Donald
son returned from the cities
Saturday morning where they
attended the photographers
convention.
John Ambrosich has resign
ed his position as clerk with
Freeman & Wichman and will
leave soon for a visit with re.
latives at St Cloud.
Mrs. Louis Fleigelman re-
turned from the cities Satur-
day incoming. Mrs. Chas.
Hardy from Fargo who accom-
panied her spent Saturday here
returning to her home Satur-
day evening.
J, n. Ness, Optical Specials
will be found in the Office of DR..
r. H. Devine Wahpeton. Eyes,
examined free and glasses fit
ted if necessary.
Mrs. Dutro and son Leigh
who have been the guests Of
Mrs. Ford returned to their
home at Memphis, Tenn, Sat-
urday morning.
i Ferdinand Lientz of the
Oberon Pressed Brick Co. was
j., the city the first of the week
and secured a contract from,
the directors of st, Adalbert'o
Roman Catholic church to
adopt the gray brick for their
new building.
Four vagabonds were arrest
ed by the police Saturday, two
were found sleeping on the
Great Northern Railway plat
form and the other two in the
box cars on the Northern Paci-
fic track. The sentences were
10 and 20 days at labor on the
streets, aud all men found
loaflng around will be put to
work on the streets.
| We have recently formed q
partnership for the purpose of
handling farm mortgage loans
of any amount. See us before
you place your loan. We can
save you money. Address,
Hagen, Carter & Wishard;
Offices in the National Bank,
Wahpeton, and the First State
Bank, Abercrombie. j-1-W
| Mr.. and Mrs. HI. e. Rice en-
tertained a number of frineds
Saturday evening at their home
on First Street South in honor
of Mr.. Rice's birthday. The
evening was spent in playing
cards. Mr.. Dorm securing the
fgent's head prize and Mr.. Stan
ley the consolation prize.
Dainty refreshments were
served. Those present were
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1906-09-13
MONEY.

Pleasy of money to loan at
the lowest rates Of interest
"now" ~ schuler Bros, Wah.,
resoa, =. y. Leave yoar sp..
piications now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-04

tors OF. the news institution are W. W.
Mills, ]. B. Larimer, DR.. A. S. An
drews, F. d. Coburn, N. H. LOOMS.
general attorney for the Union Pacific;
Arthur Capper, Scott Hopkins. epresi-
dent Of the First National bank Of Hor-
ton, and a director of the Commercial
National bank of Kansas City. Kan;
George P. Stitt, p. W. Goebel of Paola,
president Of the Commercial National
bank Of Kansas City, Kan; c. l.
Brokaw, cashier Of the National bank
of Kansas City, Kan, and president Of
the State Bankers association; J. G.
Brinkman of Great Bend, another
prominent banker of the state F. J.
Atwood, president of the First National
bank of Concordia; and w ". Bow
man. cashier of the First National
bank Of Concordia and secretary of the
State Bankers association.
Following the stockholders meeting,
which elected the board of directors,
the following officers were elected:
President, W. W. Mills of the Mills Dry
Goods company; vice president. Thos.
Page, the North Topeka miller and
banker second vice president. F. D.
Coburns secretary state board Of agri-
culture; trust officer. Scott Hopkins,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-04

banker; counsel, ]. B. Larimer of the
firm of Carver & Larimer; treasurer,
W. ". Bowman, banker, Of Concordia,
Kan; secretary, George P. Slit.
The treasurer, Mr.. Bowman, will
move his family to Topeka in time to
take up his duties when the company
opens its doors for business June l.
Mr.. Bowman has been cashier of the
First National bank Of Concordia for
twenty-three years, and his large ex-
perience viii be Of great value to the
new company. He viii have charge of
the Office which Will be located in room
IL Columbian building. Mr.. Bowman
viii be ably assisted in his work by Mr..
Robert B. Austin, until recently con
nected with the Emporia National
bank, Emporia, Kan. George P. Slit,
the secretary, will have charge of the
farm loan department which the com
pany viii engage in extensively; also
the buying and selling of real estate,
stocks and bonds, and agent for nom
resident owners of property. The trust
department. under the management of
Mr.. Scott hopkins. and the company's
counsel, Mr.. J. B. Larimer, viii make
a specially Of the management of es-
tatess guardianship of minor heirs;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-04
new TRUST COMPANY.
The Prudential Organized With Capital
of 100000.

The Prudential Trust company, of
which mention was made several
weeks ago, was granted a charter yes
terday, and a permanent organization
was effected last night by the stock
holders.
This new company promises to be
one Of the leading financial institutions
Of the west at an early date. Kansas
offers to such an institution opportunf-
ties unlimited. Topeka claims this new
company, but its field of operation Will
include the whole state, as some Of the
most prominent and influential stock
holders are located in different parts
Of the state.
The Prudential Trust company starts
with a fully paid capital Of 100000
surplus $4,000, and differed by kan
sas business men with push, energy
and abihty-men that do things.
The members Of the board Of direc-