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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-11

The Colby College Musical Clubs are
to give a concert at City hall. Augusta
Tuesday evening. Jan. 10. The con-
cert will be followed by social dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-11

Buy Wendenburg's cough candy
sure cure. For sale by L. c. Cochrane
259 Water street. dl4mon2mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-11

Victor J. Ring, the Gardiner mana
ger for the w. D. Hutchins Co., has
sold the ]. A. Chase farm of 10 acres
in Litchfcld to Alvah Hare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-11

Monaghan's new class IN dancing
Golden Cross hall. "Wednesday evening.
jan11, DIST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-11
LOCAL NOTICE.

A glance in the glass gives joy after us
ing Satin skin cream ard face powder
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
In
TURKEY ARE IN
NO DANGER

(By John G. A. Leishman, Ambassador
of the United States to Turkey by
cable 20 the United Press.)
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 26--
Americans I'm Constantinople are IN no
particular danger nor have they been
since the fighting started in the city
although there Is always the dang er
Of stray bullets under such conditions
as prevailed.
All Of the American tourists have
left the city and today only those whose
business calls them here remain. The
constitutional forces having occupied
every portion Of the city, have placed
strong guards about the embassies and
throughout the foreign quarter with
the result there has been an absence
.of disorders such as might have bos .
expected.
No Americans have been hurt so far
as l have learned during the long fight
ing with the exception OF Frederick
Moore, the correspondent Of the New
York Sun who was wounded in the
neck and he is reported today as doins
as well as expected
There seems no need for alarm n.
the forces now I'm Control of the city
have pledged that all property shall
be respected, and their forces seem
under control, and the orders OF tn,
officers Will be obeycd
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
MRS.BRANDE ENBURG.
WANTS HER CHILD.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 2s.-"I am
heart broken, please do not give my baby
up. 1 must have him or. will so crazy"
The above telegram was received to-day
by Broughton Brandenburg. under ar
rest here as a fugitive from Justice in
New York. from Mrs. Minette Leonard
Cabanne- -Brsndenburg, in New York. and
as a result he abandoned his intention OF
surrendering the Cabanne boy to attor-
neys representing his father and gland-
mother James Shepard Cabanne. fathe, g.
the youth, Is en- route 10 sais city ana on
his arrival, he. Brandenburg and Jacob
Meyer. attorney. win have a conference.
Brandenburg intimated that he might
surrender the boy to his father If the lat
ter was willing TO live up TO an alleged
agreement whereby the boys mother was
10 have him during the summer months.
While waiting the arrival OF extradl-
ton papers. from New York Brandenburg
is planning a warm legal fight before he
will return there for trial His uncle.
Charles Brougnton Curtis, arrived here to-
day from Los Angeles, and at once set
about preparing Tor his relatives defense.
In conversation at the sail to-day, Bran
denburg intimated that certain prominent
men had taken an interest in his case, and
that there was a possibility that District
Attorney Jerome might decide to drop the
case before the New York detectives now
en- route arriye here.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
STAMP TAX IS
NOT A LICENSE

Protests having ben made against
licensing by the Government OF the
sale Of liquor in prohibition territory.
Collector OF Internal Revenue c. NJ.
Leitch has made public a recent de-
eision OF the Treasury Department at
Washington that the Government does
not license the sale OF liquor anywhere,
but requires the. payment OF a Fed
eral tax on all liquor sold. whether sane
toned by or in violation of state laws.
Such payment. however. does not au-
thorize the commencement or contin-
uance OF sale Of liquor and has no
bearing on State laws the stamps is
sued merely being receipt for payment
Of the tax, guaranteeing nothing except
immunity from Federal prosecution for
failure 10 pay that tax.
This is OF special interest TO Della
ware. The Collector has found that
many persons in dry territory had
an impression that by paying a Gov
ernment tax they were licensed to ea-
gage in the iiquor business.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
DOC" POWERS
PASSES AWAY

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
PHILADELPHIA, April 26-Sur-
rounded by his wife and three chill
dren, Doc Powers, star backstop Of
the Athletics, died az the Northwestern
Hospital this morning.
Carried from the field after the OPEN
ing game OF the Athletics. Powers was
placed under operation Tor what was
diagnosed TO be gangoreous poisoning
OF the intestincs. The best possible
surgical skill was brought in the at
tempt 70 save his life, and for a time
IL was thought that the grit and de-
termination of the patient would win
the battle against death -Four oper-
ations failed TO remove the fatal in
fection and after the last sacrament
was administered yesterday the end
was but a question of hours.
Dr. Maurice r, Powers was born In
Pttsheld, Mass. 3s years ago. His
inhorant love OF the game was carried
through school and college TO the point
OF desertion Of his profession TO join
the professional leaguers.
He made his professional debut in
1898 with the Louisville team, went
with Washington in 1892 then followed
with Indianapolis until Connie Mack,
manager of the Athletics, recognized
his great worth and brought him to
tho local American League i'm 1901.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
ODD FELLoYs AT cLAYMoNT.

The odd Fellows Lodge OF Grubb
Corner and Linwood worshipped with
the congregation at claymont NJ. f..
Church Sunday morning. The attend
ance was large. The pastor Of the
church, the Rev. Harry Z. Reed, con-
Quoted the preliminary services. assist
ed by the Rev. A. A. Wilmot, whose
residence is at claymont. The sermon
was preached by Rev. Eben n. Bald
win. a member OF the star OF Bethel
Lodge Among the worshlpers
was Philemna Chandler. comptroller
Of New Castle county, and perhaps the
Oldest odd Fellow in the state. AIr.
Chandler is a resident Of Claymont. He
is over 81 years Of age. but as young.
active and clear headed as a man Of
80. He has been an odd Fellow over
80 years. The beautiful day favored
the attendance. some OF the members
driving several miles. The sermon was
favorably commented upon, and the
meeting was considered a great sue
cess.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
PASTOR PETERSON
ACCEPTS A CALL
Will Assume Pulpit Of Swed-
ish NJ. E. Church in
Gardner, Mass.

The Rev Magnus Peterson, pastor Of the
Swedish NJ. e. Church. at Eleventh and
rIeald streets. has accepted a call to the
Swedish NJ. e. Church at Gardner. Mass,
near Boston. one OF the most important
Of the denomination thereabouts. Having
been m OF pneumonia for three weeks
however. and oeing stin confined to bed n
his home. No. 3O3 East Twenty fourth
street, IN a very serious condition. Mr..
Magnus viii not be able TO go to Gardner
for probably two or three weeks. He Will
be succeeded by the Rev. Charles Poulson,
who viii come from Doaer. N. j.
Mr.. Magnus has been In charge Of the
Wilmington Swedish NJ. E Church for
three years, and has increased the mem
hership from an Insignificant number 10
60. He came here from Stamford Conn.,,
where he had also been very successful.
His FIRST charge was at 1ronwood. Mich.
and he has served CHURCHES in Duluth and
Republic. Mich. and IN New Haven, Conn,
lie Is AZ years old, and has a wife and sew
eral children.
During his illness the church here has
been supplied by members OF the congre-
cation.
It Is understood that the Gardner Church
IS one OF the richest In the swedish NJ. f.
/ Conference Of the East
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
ODD FELLOWS
TO CELEBRATE

Under the auspices Of Delaware
Lodge, No. !. jefferson Lodge. No. ?.
and Eden Lodge, No. "a. the ninetieth
anniversary Of the institution of ODD
Fellowship in the United States will be
observed tonight in I. o. o. F. Hall,
Third and King streets.
A large class Of candidates from diff
ferent parts OF the state will be initi-
ated by the degree teams Of Jefferson,
Delaware and Eden Lodges. Eden's
team will be captained by Samuel II.
Robinson ana will confer the third de-
gree; Jefferson's team win be captain
ed by John p. Heinzeroth and will con-
fer the second degree. and Delaware's
team win be captained by John A.
Bennett and will confer the first de-
gree. The committee comprises John
A. Bennett. Charles n. Lowe, William
]. Davis. John p. Heinzeroth, John
Nolan, p. J. Isaacs, G. P. Alexander
and S. II. Robinson.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
oEeTHa


CARRoLL-1n this city, on April 20
Relatives. friends and members OF Dl-
tend the funeral from his late residence.
No. 5l4 West Second street. on Thurs
day morning. at ? o'clock. Requiem
mass az the Cathedral. Interment at
the Cathedral Cemetery.
WARD-At Upland, Pa. on April %,
1909, Jno. II. Ward. Aged 81 years.
Relatives ana friends are Invited to at
tend the funeral services at the resi-
dence OF his son, John Ward, Tenth and
Mulberry streets. on Thursday afternoon.
at 2 o'clock Interment at Lawncrofr
sULLfVAN-Tn this city. on April %, 1909.
Lucy A. Carlisle, wife OF p. Frank Sui
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services at the resi-
dence Of her sister, Mrs. Moystin. NO.
ll33 West Fourth street. on THURSDAY AZ
ternoon, az $50 o'cloc. Interment at RiV-
ervicw Cemetery.
METTEN.-In this city. on April 18th.
1903, Bessie Murray, wife OF william
Funeral strictly private from the resi-
dence Of her husband, NO ovl West
noon. April 27th. Interment at Whining
ton and Brandywine Cemetery. ,
KENYON.-In this city, on April -ot n;
1909. Robert Kenyon, sr.' aged 6'
Relatives and friends OF tho family
are invited to attend the funeral services
at his late residence. no. loo liuLhtD
street. on Thursday afternoon, April 2sth.
1909, at o'clock. Interment at River
PEDRIcKUTn' this city. on April r.
1909, II. Nelson PedricN. aged l2
Reiativns and friends. Columbia Lodge,
| No 2s. L. o. o. F.. employees Of Pusey
and Jones Company are invited to at
/ tend the funeral services at his late
residences. No u5oS French street, on
/ Wednesday afternoon. at 2 O'Clock. In
terment private at Riverview Cemetery.
/ RICHARDsON- I'm this city. on April
24th. 1909, Elizabeth. widow OF Robert
| richardson. IN her Goth year
Relatives and friends Of the family arc
invited To attend the funeral services al
| her late residence, no. 2i2 West street. on
Monday evening April 26th. at 8 o'clock.
/ Further services and intermeut &C Bethel,
Nd. on arrival Of train leaving VIII
ninrton Tuesdav morning. April 27th. at
| lOi4 via Mt. Pleasant, without further
/ rnffce
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
TWO MORE BOARD OF
TRADE COMMITTEES NAMED

r. j. Maclean, president Of the Board
OF Trade, appointed two more OF the
standing committees OF the board to-
day. They are the membership COM
mittee and the industrial committee
The committees follow;
Membership-James II. Mehaffey,
chairman; Edger l.. Haynes, vice.
chairman; Edward Andrews. John A.
Booker. A. j. Branch, william ID.
Brinckle, James J. English. S. r. Har-
pei, George II. McGovern, Thomas H.
Melvin, o. Curtis Purdy, Charles A..
Rudolph. +. II. Steinle, Alfred TAFT.
Charles e. Williams. George ]. Wink.
Industrial.-Thomas IL. Melvin. chair
man; David Snellenburg. vlce-chair-
man; Alfred Belts. Alfred Gawthrop,
Alfred r. Jones, Charles G. Kurtz,
Thomas II. Latimer. William Lawtoh.
George II. McGovern. James c. Nc
Comb, Clifford V. Mannering. William
ID. Mullen. Jr.. +. e. Muzzy. Wilmer
Palmer, Howard ID. Ross, Frank J..
Williams.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
IDEAL HUSBAND
MUST BE BOSS
Chicago Pastor Determined
to Marry the Young PeO-
pie OF His Flock

CHICAGO, April s6-cupld was work
ing overtime az the Halsted Street In
stitutional Church last night The Rev IA
u Vaughan the pastor, Is determined to
marry the single men and women Of his
flock. Iie has asked more.than ono hum
dred single women series Of questions
on Tho subject Of model husband" Last
night he found out from 100 men their idea
Of the ideal wife" Next he win try TO
get The two ideals together.
Each one Of the 100 single women, as
well as twenty-five married 'girls" who
have answered the minister's questions,
says sho wants tho man 20 be tho boss.
None OF them desires a dude" and only
six specify Handsome os behtting tho
ideal.
Five Of the women answered that they
didn't wish model" husbands. but "ldeal"
ones, and gave their opinions after
changing the word in their copy" The
Rev. Mr. Vaughan smiled at the first three
sbiections. Then two came by the next
mail explaining that 'model" means "a
small imitation OF the real thing" and the
pastors apologies followed.
"Do you want him to be the head OF
fhe houseg' was the first question pro-
pounded.
Yes. answered i2t. No, said one. I'VE
will divide the honors, replied the others.
''Do you want him always to follow your
biddingg'
All replies were IN the negative.
.'Ds you want him 10 give his time to
succeed in business OF his homer
.Iet him 50 arrange as 10 make a sue
cess Of both" or words 10 that effect. re-
piled the l25.
do you care whether he loves you. or
DO you really want q homer was the
Fourth question.
"He must love me. FOR I am able to pro-
vide q home for myself" was the inyar-
able reply.
DO you prefer a business or a profess
nal many
rhe minister said he wasn't sure Of his
ures on this question, but expressed the
lief that "about one-third wanted pro.
-f7sslonal men, ono-third preferred busines.
nen, ana one-third just wanted men VIII,
made respectable living"
-Must ie be wealthyf' was the sixth
question, and there was not an affirmative
reply in the lot
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
SCHOOL
GETS TROPHIES

Six silver cups and a banner won by
the relay team of Friends School at
the races on Franklin Field, University
OF Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. on Sat-
urday afternoon, were presented to the
school at the opening exercises in
Friends School this morning. The team
won first place in its class and the
members Of the team were deservedly
greeted by their schoolmates.
The banner and the silver cups won
by each member were presentd to the
school with appropriate remarks BY
Arnold Colpitts, captain of The team
They were accepted on behalf of til
school by Donald Van Trump, presi-
dent Of the athletic association.
The members OF the team are: Ar
mold Colpitts, captain; Herbert Smith
Wallace Cox. Alfred Matthews, Albert
Short and Robert Cranston.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
HAMS DEFENSE
KEPT A SECRET

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
FLUSHING, l.. T., April s6-when
the second week of the trial OF Cap
tain Peter c. Hams for the murder Of
William p. Annis at Bayside last Au-
gust opened to-day seven seats in the
jury box were filed and there was on
hand special and regular panel Of
100 men.
The plan of defense stil remains in
allegiance. I'VE intend 20 walt and
see what the State will develop" de-
ciared Attorney Mcintyre to-day. Dis
trict Attorney Dewitt stated that he
would content himself with proving
that Captain Hains killed Annis, that
he seemed 20 know just what he was
doing at the time. and will then rest.
If this is done the defense may have
to prove that Captain Hams was in
sane without going into the causes
and this may greatly shorten the
trial.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
W. G. COKE IS TO
HAVE FINE YACHT
Speedy Gasoline Cruiser is
Being Built at the II. & II.
Shops
1T WILL DEVELOP
FOURTEEN KNOTS

In one OF the car shops of the Harlan
and Hoilingsworth Corporation, nearing
completion. is a handsome yacht which
is being constructed for William G. Coke,
president OF the company. Skilled men
have been at work on the vessel and when
launched # VIII be one OF the swiftest
and best appointed pleasure boats in these
waters.
The yacht will be launched on May
and viii probably be christened by Mr..
Coxe's hve-year-old daughter, Miss
Georglera Coke, after whom it viii be
named.
The boat is 90 feet in length and has
beautiful lines. II is provided with COM
modious cabin. the interior OF which is
finished in mahogany An s0-horse four
cylinder gasoline engine will produce the
motive power and the vessel will speed
fourteen knots an hour. A dynamo will
furnish the electricity by which the boat
will be lighted.
Within the cabin will be space for the
members of the crew and in the forward
part of the craft, will be located the apart
ments Of Mr.. Coke and his guests. also a
bathroom. fully equipped with all modern
improvements. There is also kitchen
with a cook stove and all other requisites.
a feature Of the vessels equipment will
be telegraphic system for communicate
ing orders to the engine room. Instead OF
receiving his instructions by the ringing
Of a bell the engineer will be informed Of
the pilots wishes through device which
registers on a dial in the engine room.
The propeller and rudder OF the vessel are
Of bronze. They are already in position.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
vii MINGTON EAGLES HAVE \
GOOD TIME AT CAMDEN

Thirty-fve members OF Wilmington
Aerie F. o. T.. including those entered in
the Wilmington, Camden and Chester
Aeries game tournament, were the guests
OF the Camden Eagles yesterday. The
First Regiment Band accompanied tho
Eagles and added to the pleasure Of the
day a pleasant time was had.
Wilmington Eagles now have a comfort
able lead in the game tournament, having
taken several matches from the Camden
Eagles yesterday. The Wilmington Eagles
will go to Chester on May TO end the
tournament.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
FINANCIAL & CON MHERCIAL
Stock Markets

2.15 p. m. quotations from F. D.
Laekey 6 Co. Bankers and Brokers,
members Philadelphia Stock Exchange,
s43 Market strset. Wilmington, Del.
Am. Locomoti 5SS Rock Island %
Anal. Copper. III st. Paul I49K
Am. Smelling ooH Southern ac IieA
Am. Sugar CoI331s South. r. Com ASA
Atch. T. & S. ioslUnion Pacih 1917
B. & o.. II5% U. S St. Com. 537f
Brooklyn r. T. 7S%,U. S St. Pref max
Cenl Leather 29H Wabash Pref. ASH
Ches. & Ohio. 76l Western Unio 60 a
Denver & r. GS7xlAsphalt Com. "a 4
Erie Common 5o4 Cambria Steel36x
Erie. Ist pfd ...46A lElec. Of Amer. I71
Louisville &c NI3eN Lehigh Nav. IooA
Missouri Pac.. 1875 Leh. Valley .77k
Mo. Kan & Te,43NlN'thern cen1 Ios
N. Y. Central 1904 Phila. Rap. 7 3SE
Nor. Pacific 1857 Phila. Compan az
Norfolk West. gal Phila. ElectricIT e
Peoples Gas II5HlTonopah 7S
Pennsylvania IsS4 4lUnitedGasImp. Ss 4
Reading I44%l
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
DRY GOODS STORE IS
TWENTY-ThREE YEARS OLD

There is perhaps no better known
business establishment I'm King street
than that Of y. NJ. Goldberg, the wife
of Nicholas r. Goldberg. q wel-xnown
German American. Their place Of
business is at No. as King street.
which has recently undergone extern
sivo improvements, tho contractor be-
Ing =. Nutter.
The store is now one OF the most
complete dry goods and women's and
childrens' establishments I'm the city
The lighting Of the interior Is one Of
the features, which was made possible
by the erection Of an immense sky
light, 6f feet long and constructed of
prism wire glass. dropping at an angle
OF as degree from the ceiling TO the
sidewall. This is the work OF William
Shinn of this city. The plumbing
was looked after by Daniel Kraft. Jr.
The opening Of the newly enlarged
store viii be on Wednesday Of this
week. William Cramer, a well-known
artistic designer has been doing the
decorating for the occasion
The firm Of r. NJ Goldberg was
practically started az the present ad.
dress in 1856. when Mrs. Goldberg, who
at that time was Miss Emma NJ
Iirzel started the business. Som,
time later she married Mr. Goldberf
and the two have made one OF th'
most successful business partnership
doing business in the city.
The many friends Of the firm wlsl
81 success and the opening day OF
wednesday VIII no doubt be well at
tended.
The frm is Offering special bargain
during the opening days. including
many grades that have been price.
low.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
WHEAT
coRN.
OATS.
Commercial Markets

PHILADELPHIA. April 26-FEED
sold fairly and ruled firm under small
supplies. We quote car lots;
Winter bran. In bulk, per ton. s29a2950;
spring bran, In 100 pound sacks, per ton,
S1Sa2S 50.
WHEAT. Speculation in Chicago was
strongly bearish and prices here declined
g under a slow demand and lower cables.
No. red was quoted as follows:
April, i.35al-55. Spot car lots. in export
elevator, No. red. SlSSai25. No. 2
Southern red, S.32al34: steamer No. p
rcd. Sl.S2a1 A.. No. red, Si3lai3S
EGGS-Selectcd, 23a25: nearby frsts lin
free cases, 22is; Nearby current receipts
On rcturnable crates. 2lis; Nearby sec
ondy dn rcturnablo cratesl, p: Western
iirsts dn free cases. 22is; do fair 10 good,
uae2s Southern. .la22.
Butter steady. Eggs steady.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
NJ. E. PREACHERS MEETING

At the NJ E. Preachers Association
meeting this morning a committee consist
ing Of the Rev. c. T. Wyatt and the Rev.
Thomas r. Vandyke. was appointed to
draft resolutions of sympathy to Rev W.
L. S. Murray upon the death OF his dsugh-
ter. Mrs. W. f. Metten.
The Rev. DR.. franklin McElfresh. OF the
International Sunday School Association,
Spoke on Sunday School Work" and the
Rev. Dr. Richard J. Cooke. Of New York,
editor Of NJ. Z. literature. spoke on THE
Influence OF Literature upon Life"
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
MILITANT sUFFRAeETTEs
NOT IN CONVENTION.

LONDON, April 26.-Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait. the American equal
rights campaignor, IS presiding over
the fifth convention OF the mternation-
al Woman's Suffrage Alliance, which
opened today at st. Jemes Hall. More
than 150 delegates are present, rep
.resenting twenty countries. The con-
frence win last until May /. The
English militant sunragettes are not
represented but are anxious TO know
whether the convention win approve
Of their methods Unless an endorse
ment is forthcoming. a counter denon-
stratlon is planned by the militants.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
SENATE DELAYS
TARIFF REPORT
Several Subjects Still in Dis
pute but May be Settled
Tomorrow
BY United Press Leased Special Wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The Sen.
ate Finance Committee did not report
today as expected, its decision on the
important questions which were de-
ferred when the tariff bill was origi-
nally reported to the Senaif. These
included the rates on hides, steel, rails,
oil, coal, lumber and IeYclrs. These
subjects are still in dispute in the COM
nnttee but it is hoped by Senator Aid
rich and his colleagues, that report
upon them can be made tomorrow, to-
gether with the new administrative
features OF the bill
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
ADELE BOAS MAY
BE In BOSTON

BOSTON, April 26.-Adeie. the MSS
ing 13-year-old daughter OF Arthur A.
Boas, a wealthy New York thread man
ufacturer, for whom a reward Of $1,000
is offered, is believed to be in B0ston.
The girl, who has been missing since
last Friday. worked In n Charleston
r. staurant uIitii yesterday but wlier.
the police came she had vanished again.
Today all Boston is being searched by
the police
No clue has bern made public as 20
the cause Of the girls disappearance.
II is believed that she will probably
be recovered fnr her parents before
night.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION

The twenty-second annual convention Of
The Delawars state SUNDAY school Asso-
claton will open IN Asbur' 81. H. Church
smyrna, tomorrow morning al 1880
o'clock and viii continue two days An n-
sereftlng program has been arranged for
tho morning, afternoon and night sessions
each day. The Rev. DIT. Franklin McEi-
fresh, Of New York, q national Sunday
School worker. viii speak at the different
sessions. Robert q. Houston. Of George
town IS president Of the association and
Elmer Perry 81 Wilmington. IS sccre-
tary.