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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-05-13
Can War be Averted.

The Paris correspondent of the Lon
don Times telegraphs that uneaslness
prevails in well informed circles In
Paris. The most serious minds believe
danger is impending. Politicians from
abroad, rs well as those claiming to be
well informed, say that peace or war
depends on the approaching meeting OF
the car and German emperor. NO u
denies a powerful party in Germany,
comprising the entire military element,
feels that the late treaty was too lenlent,
that indemnity has already returned TO
the French c%olrer', that the possession
of Bedfort by France is dangerous
to Germany, that France is reorgan-
iaing rapidly and will soon be able to
furnish Il formidable army for any
alliance with other nations, and that
Germany is no richer than before the
war. Her finances and social organiza-
ton cannot long support the expenses
of the present ornaments, and she san
not disarm in the face Of France. The
military party in Germany are convinced
that V was there a moment more
propitious than the present to secure
for their country a long era OF prosper
ty and peace. War ought to be prompt
" undertaken. 1t is necessary to march
on Paris and take up a position where a
new peace can be signed. which takes
Belfort from France, limits her active
army and exacts ten millions in twenty
wears. Paris could be attacked if
France refused to sign. All the powers
have confined themselves to tlmld,
friendly representations with regard to
the Belgian notes, which only shows
that to finish with France now is a duty
to Germany and humanity. Europe
will never be tranquil while the blunder
of a treaty which leaves France to re-
yive and %re-enter the struggle, Is I'M
rectified. What may be promptly ex-
ecuted Mt insignificant sacrifices would,
two years hence, cost oceans OF blood.
Russia must be convinced OF this neces-
sity. He adds
Il would be untrue to say these argu-
ments are accepted eve in Germany,
outside Il particular party. 1t would be
equally untrue to say that the menace
are destined to be realized. The dlplo-
matte world even in Germany declares
she cannot fight against an enemy who
declares for peace. Honest Germans
scout the supposition. The emperor
has scruples, but the party of immedi,
ate action urge it as a duty, to sink all
considerations to save the country.
They insist that France be made to ac-
cept a reassuring treaty, if she will not
fight. Germany, in order to have the
right to reproach France, must disclaim
the above theories.
The Times, in its editorial columns,
scouts the apprehensions raised by the
aIarmists and the alarmed in Paris.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1875-05-13

BUgNErT's COCAINE is the best and
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tho scourgo Of the human family, may in its
early stages be promptly arrested and per
manOntly cured.
RAvEYswooD, W. Va.
DR.. Il. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. T.:
Sir-For the last year | nave been using
your Golden Medical Discovery. | my
life to it, having been afflicted for years. Did
not use it but n short time before | was bone
flied at tina. time | was very bad, not able to
sit up much, was suffering greatly with my
throat, was getting blind, had a dry cough,
and much pain in my lnugs. | have used
twelve bottles of the Discovery and am almost
well.
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Avoid Consumption. Guard again. W.
AIRS. approach. The timely use on lutth EApcC''i""''
will uIOSc 4 sure preventive. very p''"'""''
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Go TO River Side Water Cure, Hamilton, Il
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WANTED AGENTS-everywhere to can vass for
cur great Centennial BOOK. worthy the special no
tee Of experienn ed agents. For particulars address
the publisher, h. Is. q 'ELL. Boston. Mass.
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rTIHtS paper IL printed with INK furnished by
Charles Enpn Johnson h. Co., 59 So. lot h st
Philadelphia, aud 80 Gold Street. New York. For
sale in 10 and p h cans by SOUTHERN NEWS
PAPER USION, Nashville. Tenn.
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soap. samples 3jc, Chang Chang MFG Co, BOstO
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
Stadeker's 25 Cents Counter.

I'D. 900 III. Meat i'i-i received at
:: -; = WIN y 60,
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Communicated.
A Conscientious Young Man.

If there is such an organization
on the top of the globe | should
like to see him. If he is, where is
he ? Who owns him and where did
thoy raise him? What does he feed
on2 For whom does he vote ? On
what political platform do his con-
scicntious toes rest Does he know
the difference between Democrat
and Republican Does he turn
pale or red when he sees Il Bonnet
Does he look at 1t out o" the sides
Of hi, eyes like a bashful barn yard
bantam, or dare he look at all
Does he " go 10 rOost ut shutdown,
and does he rest on an aristocratic
perch, l am all alive to see this
specimen. My eye glass is on my
nose. Will he be at the Centennial
might l be permitted to shake
hands with him, and congratulate
him And when found, | suggest
he be put in glass case and sent
to the museum, as he will certainly
excel in novelty any natural curios-
ity already possessed by Barnum.
HuLDAH.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
Change in Railroad Schedule.

On Monday last, a very impor-
tant change was made in the sche-
dule on the n. o., st. L. & C.. R. R.
Train No. 1. (MaiD arrives at Can
ton at 3:45 and leaves at $50 am,
going north, breakfasting at 81 Mile
Siding.
No. 2 (MaiD arrives at 11:55 pm
and leaves at II midnight, going
South, brcakfasting at Hammond.
No. 8 (Express) arrives from New
Orleans at 6:45 and leaves at pm
ID minutes for supper at Canton.
No. 4 arrives from the north at
$3.50 am. and leaves at 9 am, break
fasting at 62 Mile Siding and dimes
at McComb City. This last change
is 81 hours difference in the old
schedule, and much more convenient
to our citizens, especially those hav
ing business in jackson. There will
be no train going south at o'clock
am. on Mondays and none arriving
from New Orleans or going north
Sunday afternoons.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

The following are the officers
elect for the State Grange of Mis-
siseippi for the ensuing two years
W. l. Ucmmingway, CarrOllton
Carroll county, Master.
Put Dardcn, Fayettc, Jefferson
county, Overscer.
Maj. r. G. Wall, Jackson, Kinds
r. J. Jackson, Liberty, Amite
county, Steward.
Frank Burkit, Houston, Chicka-
saw county, Assistant Steward.
W. II. Itainey, Starkvillc. Oktib-
beha county, Chaplain.
J. b. Robertson, Brownsville,
Kinds county, Treasurer.
w. l.. Williams, Rienzi, Alcorn
county, Secretary.
L.. S. Terry, kosciusko, Alfalfa
county, Gate-Kccper.
Mrs. A. NJ. Hicks, Benton, Yazoo
-ouatJ, Ceres.
Mrs. J N. Gill, Oxford, Lafayette
county, Pomona.
Mrs. Matte Burkit, Houston,
chickasaw county, Flora.
Mrs. Augusta Ably, Claiborne
county, Lady Assistant Steward.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
WI. Hemmingway, Carrollton,
Carroll county.
L. o. Bridewell, Beaurcgard, Co
piah county.
w. W Vaught, Magnolia, Pike
county.
W. L. Williams, Rienzl, AlcorH
county.
A. J. Vaughan, Marshall county,
(Pos, Office, Memphis Tenn, Proxy
to National Grange.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
Picnic of Hope No. 3.

On Wednesday morning last,
about 8 o'clock, tho arrival of Hope
Fire Company No. 3 of Jackson,
was announced by several pcals
from Little Noses" a large con-
course of our colored citizens was
at the depot to receive the visitors.
Hope No. 3 is composed of stalwart,
ahle-bodicd, we'll behaved colored
men, under the command of Capt.
Harris Bari sdale. Their engine is
an old style double decker hand
machine, and a good one. Chief
Reid of the Canton Fire Depart
mcnt, gave the members a gener-
Gus welcome, while his honor, May
or Powell, in an appropriate address
extended to them the Inequalities
of our city. The company gave our
citizens an exhibition of their skill
at the brakes and hose. At the
word of command they ran their
engine to one of the fire wells on
the square and in less than three
minutes were throwing lively
stream to the top of the Courthouse
cupola, over two hundred feet. The
practice being over, they repaired
to the grove near Col. Lyons, wbere
they spent the balance of the
day in the shade, enjoying tie good
things prepared for the occasion.
Our citizens were glad to see our
colorcd friends and to know that
they enjoyed themselves, Canton
owes q debt of gratitude to the
of this company, for on
more than one occasion when we
were suffering the ravages of the
fire fiend, have they volunteered
to come to our assistance. We wish.
the members of Hope No. 3 much
prosperity and happiness and con-
graduate them upon their efficiency
as fremcn and their good fortune
in having SO gallant and competent
a foreman as Capt. Barksdale, and
feel that he must be proud to COM
mand the able-bodied, big-souled
mon who run with his machine"
fer they seem especially proud o.
him.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
Personal.

We were much pleased to meet
Capt. Harris Barl;sdale in our city
on Wednesday last. Some of our
young men had him in charge and
he seemed TO enjoy himself.
We had the pleasure of meeting
in our city during tho past week,
Mr.. J. P. Clark, formerly of the
Yazoo Herald, and Mr.. Ed. Mans
field, of the Yazoo Democrat.
Mr.. Fitc, of Jackson and lately
connected with the Jackson Pilot,
paid us visit on Wednesday.
We are pleased to meet at the
depot on Wednesday evening last ,
the Rev. T.. h. Marshall, of Vicks-
burg, gentleman prominent in the
Methodist Church, and whose name
is a household word throughout the
state. lie was en- route to some
college in Tennessee, where he Is
to deliver an address next We'd
nesday.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

Just recrIred, at the
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
The best of wines, liquors and cigar:
ut the Bank Saloon.


Valentine Werner, proprietor of
the Dixie Works, has gone into
bankruptcy. This is not only n
great misfortune to very worthy
and energetic citizen, bu. very
serious one to our town and coun-
ty. The closing up of the Dixie
Works at this season of the year
leaves many clever, Industrious me-
chanlcs out of employment ard en-
tails want and suffering among a
worthy class of our citizen The
little employment that 80 :, he
had in our town has bcou furnish
by Mr.. Werner, and now that he
has retired there will be little or
nothing for mechanics and laborers
to do here. They mus, s-ck work
elsewhere, and in doing this take
from our town that much stpport,to
say nothing of the harm done to its
enterprise and thrift. We earnest
ly hope that Mr.. Werner will short
" recover from his en- Embarrassment,
and that he will be enabled to start
again, and reap at no distant day 4
fortune as the reward cf his indus
try and enterprise.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
The Festive Horton again to the
Front.
New ORLEANS. Nav 25, 1873.

New ORLEANS, May 25, 1875.
E'lttor Canton Mall:
Your community has, doubtless,
beard of an oil acquaintance turning
up here. lie comes this time in the
garb of Il Baptist minister. | refer
to the Rev. VIM. L. Copeland, alias
w. f. Horton, who, few years
since endearcd himself 10 the pco-
pie of Canton in the capacity of
shepherd over the Methodist flock.
The reign, however, OF this fasci-
mating scamp was of short duration
here. By forging letters of recon-
mendation, he was called to the pas
torship of the First Baptist Chur III
of this city, and entered upon the
duties of his office about a week
ago by joining couple in the holy
bonds; and l learn he adjourned to
the home of the bride and enjoyed
hugely the good things, and enter
tanned the guests with songs and
stories, of which he is well supplied.
On Sunday last he preached twice,
and it is useless to say that his clo-
quence won the hearts of his hear
ers, but their happiness was of short
duration. The next day kilograms
were received proving conclusive
! y that he was child Of tie DeuH and
full Of Sm. He was however wide
awake, and learning that his gam,
had been discovered, took flight
and will doubtless be heard of again
at no distant day in "fresh fields and
pastures new.
Yours hastily,
OBSERVER
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

Business of every kind in our
city is dull, so much so that some
of our merchants close their places
of business at an early hour in the
afternoons There is very little
money in circulation, and how peo-
pie live is often a mystery to us.
1t has been suggested that times
will get easier ia day or two, as
blackberrics are ripcning. Ne
know a party who spent the whole
of last week at the river fishing in
order to economist on board, and
would be there until now, if it was
not for the reason that they want
ed to attend church, so they say,
but the truth il, they found out that
Pearl river water was very I'M
healthy in its nnadulterated state,
and thus is accounted for their spir-
itural desire to come back home.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

We regret to learn that before the
pic mic frOlic was over last Wednes,
day, some Of our coIored citizens
had falling out with some of the
visitors and II fight ensured, in which
several knock downs occurred.
This is shameful, aud speaks badly
for the parties engaged in it. If
our town people found that their
presence was Objectionable to
the visitors they should have had
the good sense TO retire and let them
alone. The visitors came tor pleas
urc, and no obstacle should have
been placed in their way.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
Yours hastily,
OBSERVER


The Mississippi Press Association
will hold it's annual convention at
the thriving little city of Kosciusko,
beginning next Wednesday, the Sd
INST, Of course we expect to be
there, inasmuch as we figure in the
programme. We expect a nice
time, knowing that the good people
of that place are unexcellcd for
their hospitality. Great prepare
lions have been made for the reccp-
ton of the editors and publishers
of our state. A grand musical enter
tainment and collation. Cat which
time Miss Boyd will read an address
of welcome to the Press) on We'd
nesday night will inaugurate the
exercises. Thursday will be occu-
pied by the Press gang in the trans
action of business connected with
the affairs of the Association, elcc-
ton of officers, etc, for the ensuing
year. Thursday night the Grafton,
essay and poem will be delivered,
when the convention will adjourn.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

The friends of the MAIL, especial.
ly those indebted to us, are appeal
to to sustain us through the dull
summer months. We hope that all
who see this issue of our paper, who
know themselves indebted to us,
will come forward at once or send
us the sums due us. The individual
amounts are small, but the sum to-
tai amounts to great deal. We
need every dollar due us, in order
to keep our paper alive. Let our
friends think of this and como to
our assistance.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

Since the visit Of the Fire COM
pany from Jackson TO our city there
has been a revival on the part of
our colored citizens of a desire to
organize q hook and ladder compa-
ny. We were in hopes that the
movo that was put on foot in that
direction more than year ago
would have been cOnsummatcd be-
fore this time. We would like vcIy
much to see such a company or
ganized and are sure that it would
render service in time of fire of
in calculable value.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
THE FAVOR!TE HOME REMEDY.

This umrIvallcd We rcIne is warranted
not to contain sit ;glc particle ni Mri-
curry. or ANY injurious mineral substance
but is
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

About a year ago we were max
ing very full crop reports, adver-
Using baby garages, etc. But it
seems That we are not to have such
run on babies this year. Once in
q while we hear of new conner,
but it has cut its teeth, or learned
to crawl before another comes. We
can't publish single baby's advent.
Nothing short of 4 half dozen will
be interesting.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
August Flower.

The most miserable beings i'm the world
are those suffering from Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint.
More than IS per cent. of the people of
the United States are afflicted with these
two diseases and their effect; such az sour
stomach, sick headache. habitual costive-
ness. impure blood, heartburn, waterbrasll,
gnawing and burning pains at the pit of
the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue
and disagreeable taste in the mouth.
coming up of the food after eating, low
spirits. etc. Go to the drug store of Cas-
sell & Baughn, and get a sevcnty-tiv cent
bottle, or a sample bottle for ten cents.
Try it. 35-cOwl2s
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

This accomplished young lady
gave another one of her readings
and recitations to 4 small but ap-
Preciative audience, at Odd Fellows
Hall, last Tuesday night. The
programme was very interesting
one, and afforded much pleasure to
those who were in attendance. Her
rendition Of Beautiful Snow was
very fine, also the Irish Emigrant's
Lament. Both of these pieces were
rcci.ed with much feeling, and won
much applause.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
Preaching.

The Rcv. Mr.. Linfield will deliv-
er discourse tomorrow night at
tho Methodist Church on the SUBJ
ject of Sabbath Schools. Let every
body attend.
The Rev. DR.. Torrance will preach
at the Presbyterian Church to-mor-
morrow, Sunday, at IL o'clock am.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
CITY OFFICERS {:

Robert Powell, Mayor and ez o0icit
Magistrate.
W. 4. Steele, City Treasurer.
James F. Leonard, City Marshal, j. q.
Thigpen, deputy Marshal.
Aldtrmen-N. @. Orrick. James McFar-
and. George Handy, p. r. NOonan, J.V.
titchett. Isham Garrett.
Scksoi Trastets-H. 5. Foote, Jr., j j.
richards, East Ward; J. NJ. Anderson,
John Garrett. West Ward.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

1t is a nuisance, and our attention
has been called to it before-the
emptying of slop-watcr, especially
of Sunday mornings, on the sheds
III front of some of our business
houses. Water thrown out in that
manner causes dripping for sever
al hours, and makes it unsafe for la
dies or children going to or returning
from church to pass under these
sheds lest their bonnets, ribbons
and dresses should be ruined. We
trust that this mention will cause
the abatement of a practice that,
thoughtlcss and unattended as 1t
may be, has become nuisance.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
To Linen Buyers.

The supremacy which Stadcker & Son
have always maintained in the Linen
Trade" is still evidenced by the large
amount of these goods which they daily
dispose of. The great inducements offer
cd to cash purchasers are, the pure quail
ty of their celebrated York Street
brand of Linens and the low prices at
which they sell them. None should buy
a yard before examining their stock,
which will always be found rcplete with
all grades and descriptions.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

III. GVYinner & Bro. are now re-
ceiving Il full line of Mems, Youths and
Childrcn's Straw and Palm leaf Hats ::
Misses School shoes a Speciality,
also Ladies' cloth Button and Side-lace
Shoes, Walking and house Slippers. Bus
kins, etc. in kid. goat and cloth. Fans.
Parasols and Belts, Gents Calf and cloth
shoes in high and low cut. They also
Meal, Sugar. Coffee and MOasses. The
best make of Sewing Machine Needles
always on hand. Send in your old chairs
and have new seats nut in them. 424z
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
Notice to the Oranges.

The County Grange eft Madison county
is to be organized under the Amended
Constitution. ut the County Grange Room
in Odd Fellows Hall, in Canton, on the
9Th Saturday Goth day. of May next, at
IL o'clock am Subordinate Oranges
will send representatives as required by
the Constitution, with credentials bearing
the seal of the grange by which they are
issued. Il. G. SMITH-VANIZ,
Acting Deputy for Madison Co.
April "a, 1873.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

The Brandon Republican gives
the following as a remedy for "the
bitter weeds" that the cows are now
eating: Put in the salt given the
COW a table spoonful of soda, or just
as good, tea cup full Of fresh ash
ca in a little bran or other food.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

Letter, note and bill-heads, visit
ing and business cards, circulars,
posters, dodgers, in fact, everything
from a visiting card to full sheet
poster, executed with neatncss and
dispatch at the MAIL office.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
LOCAL MATTERS.

The entertainment gwen last
Thursday night at Odd Follows
Hall by Messrs Addison and Wells
was a highly interesting one, very
original, and altogether a success.
These gentlemen gave an entertain
ment last night for the benefit OF
the Odd Fellows of our city, but we
go to press too early to make fur
Their mention of it.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

A most delightful rain fell at Can
ton and for several miles around,
on Wednesday night last, cooling
the atmosphere and drenching the
parched ground. The gardens
and fields were much in need of it.
The crops and vegetation took in
the generous rain drops with glad
ness, as was manifest from their life,
vigor and growth when the sun
again put in his appearance.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
STATE OFFICERS:

\. Ames, Governor.
\. n. Davis, I.icutcnant-G overnor.
W. ii. Gibbs. Auditor Public Accounts.
Jones :. Hamilton, Deputy Auditor
Public Accounts.
&. II. Holland, Treasurer.
James Hill. Secretary OF State.
u. l.. Harris, Attorney General.
L. W. CarloZo, Superintendent OF Pub
Tic Education.
II. W. Warren, Lcvee Commissioner.
- Br,sher, Deputy Levec Commis-
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
GENERAL DIRECTORY.
IT & OFFICERS {:

Hon. X. A. Hill, Judge of Circuit and
District Court
trict Court
LEROY s. Bronn, U. s. Marshal of the
Sou,hcru District of Mississippi.
W. II. Ford, (Ofice) Deputy Clerk,
Jackson.
H. NJ. Swan. Deputy Marshal. Jackson.
J. W. Blessing, Deputy Marshal Vicks-
burg.
John. J. Gainey, Deputy Marshal.
Henry Wilson, Deputy Marshal,
Na,chez.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

Young, men, have your " edding
party and ball invitations and pro
grammc cards printed at the MAll
office. We have 4 handsome stock
of the latest style stationery suita-
bic for such occasions. Call and
see samples of work.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

Old papers, suitable for wrap
ping, patterns, ETC., can be had at
this office at 13c per hundred, or in
smaller quantities At one cent apiece.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

We understand from good author
ity that the Caoton Fire Depart
saent propose TO have a grand pleas
ure excursion very shortly. We
are glad to hear this, and know
that a good time il ia store for all
who participate ia it
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29

Go TO w. j. Kendall and have
your measure taken for one ofthosc
beautiful Philadelphia suits; or if
you prefer home manufacture, he
can fit you just as well. Try him.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-05-29
SUPREME COURT

K. G.. Pcyton, Chief Justice.
II. +. Sifnrall, Associate Judge.
J. Tarbell. Associate Judge.
James, Mckee, Clerk.
Thomas Melville, Deputy Clerk.