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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
Consistency IL a Jewel.

Mr. BANNING, Mr. BRAGG, and others,
on the profession of economy, propose to re-
duce the pay of the army and navy. The
pay of the army and navy has been fixed at
its present rate after many years of trial
The same is true of The pay and allowance
of members of Congress, and if the times
require the reduction OF pay of the army
and navy ii certainly requires the reduc-
ton Of the pay and allowance Of the mem
bcrs of Congress. We do not believe the
pay OF either is too high; but if it is, let it
be reduced alike, and in all branches. If
these gentlemen are honest in their aims,
let them drop this special legislation and
introduce and pass bill to cut down all
salaries, including that of members of Con-
gress-all in the same atio-and we will
credit them with honesty and will support
the bill for reduction so long as it treats all
alike.
If the reduction of the pay of those two
branches Of the Government alone is per-
sisted ill., it will certainly bear the construc-
ton that il is from personal prejudice,
or for supposed political capital, and will
be condemned by the thinking voters. The
dangerous service rendered by the army on
the frontier, On various national works, and
the joint service of the army and navy dur
ing the late unfortunate riots, and that
without shedding blood, is not forgotten by
the people, and the members of Congress
from those districts will do well to consult
the wishes of their constituents before they
vote TO punish those who so promptly and
thoroughly protected them and preserved
their homes from the devOuring torch.
If the disregard of the needs of the labor
ing class in this country 50 far shown by
the present Congress continue, we doubt
not these very demNgogues will, before the
snow flies again, ask the protection of the
army and navy to save their property, not
to mention their lives. If they SOW the
wind they must expect " reap tho whirl,
wind.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
DIED.

GEIGER.-On the 22d Of March, 1873, at "a O'Clock
n. H. after a long and phIniul Illness. Mrs i0A6kLLA
GFluEH, widow of the late Jacob Geyer, In the I'D
year oil her age.
PHILIIPS.-On the morning Of March g, ISIS, Mrs
Funeral from the residence Of II. NJ. swecny a
First street, Georgetown, D. C. Monday the 2jll isl
81 lOD u, III Relatives and friends are respectfully
requested TO attend.
RuSsELL-On Friday, March % 1875, WILLIAM
NJ Russi:lL, son Of DI William X, and Pauline Rus.
sell aged 10 years and months
SACNDElE.-Frdny morning, March o. 1873
ELoIsk infant child Of James and Margaret Saun
dcrs, OsmOnllIs and weeks old.
DEENEU-On Saturday, March o. 1873 amer an
illness Oi several months JOSIAH W, Dean ER, aged
50 years.
Funeral from his late residence No Iiq West street
Georgetown, Tuesday 18th Inst at y. M Friends
and ncquHinlsnces of the family uIe respectfully in
SIted to attend.
JON NSTON,-On SATURDAY, March 81 Of scarlet
fever, after few hours ills, MAGGIE daughter Ol
Mrs. Alexander Johnston, Ug"h years months and
day.
Funeral from Ia3 & street southeast, at 3 p H. TO-
day,
SMITH.-The funeral orc N. SMITH, JR., Will take
place this afternoon March -5), from No. 200 Ninli
street southeast, vi U'cO X u. N.
sCASLON.-Sunday morning March a. IsTs
MANY, infant daughter Of Michael sud Annie u Scan
Ion, year months and days old
Funeral from the residence Of her parents 1857 q
street northwest, Monday afternoon, 1T y, O'Clock
Relatives and friends of the family are Invited TO at
tend.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
Alabama Silk Culture.

We have examined some cOcoons and
several specimens Of raw silk which arc the
product Of a new enterprise in the way of
silk culture in Alabama. Mr.. s. LOWRY, n
cOlored citizen of Huntsville, has embarked
in earnest in the business of raising cocoons
and producing silk, and his prospects are
most flattering. lie has over one hundred
thousand eggs for the next year. The enter
prise, however, needs, and is receiving, en-
enlargement. Mr.. LOWRY is now on a
tour northward, with view TO securing
such aid as will crown his enterprise with
success
1t is proposed also to establish in conncc-
ton with the silk culture n school where
education and the production of silk may
be intimately connected, and the welfare OF
the colored people Of that section may be
greatly promoted. The following letter, re-
laling TO this important question, cx-
plains itself:
HUNTsVILLE, ALA, Jan. %.
Hon. ROBERT WINTHROP, Boston, Mass
President of the Board Of Trustees of the
Peabody Fund. Prcsuming on our aCuuaint.
ance many, many years ago, when we were
hgth in tomgrC.-, beg leave TO address you in
the o1icial character above indicated, but
without such n knowledge of the powers of
tho said Board AS 10 inspire confidence that
any aid eau be furnished for the object | nave
in contemplation. Near this city the United
States had leased twenty five acres of land
from me, on which buildings were erected and
other improvements made, at q cost to the
Government Of over SlUOUOO. Under the late
southern policy" all these have been sold
and purchased by me, so am now the owner.
My object Is to obtain an endowment to have
established Al this place u collogo-perhal,s
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

can be secured, Ipropose donating the build
ings and ground for that purpose. My own
opinion, sustained by everyone who knows the
plans Is that no plan eau be found more suit
able for college, regarding the country sur.
rounding, the we'll known healthfulness Of
the weather. well supplied with natural and
other couvenences besides having all the
buildings sufficient for a school Of at least
six hundred students. If your board Of
trustees consider favorably this project, It will
afford me pleasure TO give you such further
information as may DO required for their
action.
Mr. SAMUEL LOWRY, a colored resident OF
this city, who bears testimonials of his charao'
ter and claims to your consideration, may IN
person hand you this. He Is familiar with
the country, the locality of the proposed site
for the college, and will no doubt give you more
Information than can in this brief communi-
iation.
With sincere feelings and wishes for your
health and happiness and that Jour useful
and distinguished life may long continue, am
your friend and obcdient servant,
REUBEN CHAPMAN, Of Alabama.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

The Denver Coli Tribune intimates that
Che Administration regards Mr.. BLAINE's
speech on the fishery award as ill advised,
mi rs calculated to jcopartizc m NmicNblc
adjustment OF this question" and says
The Maine statesman has not made Il
speech for year past that The Administration
has not regarded us i'll advised and as cal
Cuatcd to jcopardize something"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

CONGRESSMAN FOSTER rather sat down on
SAMMY Cox in the House Wednesday.
dUSky Register.
And what is more of that FOSTER didn't
know that Cox was under him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

THE Utica RcpuJiicGn says that accord
ing to Secretary SHERMAN our bonds are
coming home sand being absorbed at the
rate of 81 100000 day. They have been
returning somewhat more slowly for year.
1t will be a blessed time for the country il
ever our debt is all owned ut home
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

SIbbath-day journals of Washington,
with one or two exceptions, might, for the
sake of economy in space, be grouped under
the generic Characterization of Suuany NJ
Gdrrdhms. The exceptions, by the same
token, might be called Weakly Nar Idrians
BY industry we thrive
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
"Magna est VCritas ct PrevaIa.
bitI,

The two following examples of the cor
rectucss Of this statement AS 10 the final
triumph Of mighty truth are found in
single issue of the New York Tribune. In
primis' 1--WE have all been arguing that the
Government bonds should be paid in gold,
not because tho terms of the bond actually
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

THE New York Graphic thinks "the effect
of the passage of the silver bill upon the
general business of the country cannot yet
be positively determined, but it is certain
that all the changes observable since that
event have been changes for the better"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

l'hclllhhtl DalIS EhpulreLF
what Is the most fprciblc line that Grat,an ever
uttered, Calhoun p said Daniel Webster
This" said Calhoun. quickly; "'Shnr lived In
deed, was llish Independence. ! sat by her cradle
Il followed her hcarsc.'"
Webster remained silent for some time, and then
said
But what mcn-Nnd what womcn-has not
Ireland given the nations Of the world p
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

IT Is evident from certain illusions in the
editorial columns of Washington Sunday
journal yesterday, personal to Colonel FRED
GRANT, that that young gentleman and his
cowhide are at a distance from this imme-
date locality.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

POLKINllOlIS-HALDE ON Tuesday, ETH
OF March, 1873 by the Rev MT lenediC o" 81 Paul's
Episcopal Lhurch, at tbs Residences oil the brides u.
Gle, Mr.. Charles Miller, Ch"YlUt, Ohio, HESnYAB
POIHISUuRS, Of Washington, TO SALLiE ". lIAInE
MAN, OF Cincinnati No cards.
ROLLINS-PIKE.-In this city March TO- ISIS
by the Rev. J, j.. Rankin, ID. d., at his residence
Grant Place GEORGE I. EoLLI%S, OF Great Falls
New Hampshire, and Miss ASSIE T. PIKE, OF Sail !,
bury, Massachusetts. No caTIs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

upon to vote for or against CoRBrN, regard
less of contingent results. This explanation
may serve to throw new light upon the
situation in the Senate, and at the same
time dampen the newly-found admiration
Of the Democrats for this eminent Florida
Carpet-bagger
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

New York Tribune.
Even the friends If Secretary SChurE in the SEN
ate are at loss TO find excuses for the employment
of the notorious J. q. Hester To investigate the
lumber trade In Florida II rives an urlicr look to
the whole of that bad business OF spying and ar
resting for alleged Grprrdltuus on Government
timber lands. The wild rum0r about negroes be-
ing Kidnapped aud sold into West Indian
SLAYER" scCuns now To have originated With this
special agent Hester.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

NcW JFk Express.
Proverbially, II does not pay ~ lend Goals to New
castle aud merchant who lately sent cargo of
umbrellas 10 Lima was not ucky enough 10 have n
cOnsignce there rs smart Hs lord Timothy Drxtcr's
captain who, by orders Of the eccentric Nrnbury-
porter carried 10 the West Indies cargo Of warm.
ingpans, which he was 50 shrewd ~ to sell. ut
profit as just tho things needed there for ladllms
molasscs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

THERE Is growing belief in this country
that President HAYES is very promising
man. To illustrate The St Louis Giobe-
Democrat, in announcing the denomination
of Miss SWEET to be pension agent at Chi.
cago, adds that, ''as usual it turns out the
President had promised the place to several
ether applicants This il MOurnful
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

NPW IOTK HcFNIU,T
Two Of the students Of Dartmouth who were
arrested for participation In the recent disturb
ances at the college have added 10 the charges
against them the crime OF escaping from the civil
unpleasant aud dsgracefuI position of being
uBitlvcs from Justice
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

l..tNa'h NN'J .AuNCIhaeI'I
While the opinions Of Secretary Sherman are en-
titled 10 high consideration they should be studied
In the light OF his mental Organization. lie Is an
Optimist, In the that lac Is always ready TO
take something rather than nothing in his schemes
Of national finance. If lie cannot get what he
thinks is best, he adaps himself to the next best
thing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

TVOIU1nDUs IUnlOJ JOuTNaI.
We see no good in opposing the silver law any
longer. by majority OF more than two thirds of
both Houses of Congress, and against the Prcsi.
dents veto, the old silver dollar has resumed lis
place In the legaltender coinage OF the country.
That majority i not likely soon to be reduced.
The popular whoOp Is back off
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

THE NtWPHIs dTWUN'Nt hANs OF Mls,is-
sippi
There is no State in the South which has so
many advantages and rcSourr", for the col.
sTsS sean to develop and to use protltably to
himsclf..nd to his employer.
And the IrGianrhe might have truthfully
addcd-thcTc is no state in the south where
the colorcd man has less respect or oppor-
tunity to develop his manhood and citizen
ship
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
Courts and Cancellation.

Mr.. Hayes, himself Rn alleged lawyer Is reported
as saying that tho entire Union would applaud
the action Of the Supreme Court as patriotic and
In the Interests Of Cancellation. II would be hard
70 imagine anything more absurd than this. What
have courts 10 do with patriotism or cOnciliatlon
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

"a MECHANIC and Old Subscrber"-as hr
terms himrelf-has written us very earn
est letter relating to Nayal Constructor
joins W. EASILY and his connection with
the maynard of this city. lie represents
Captain EASILY as friend to the mechanic,
and states that that class have had more
work here since he has been acting chief of
bureau than for several years past. We
,hccrCul!y give that oli,er the full benell
Of this testimonial
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
with AM elton and Gratitude.
president Hayes Speech Mt Dayton, sent ~

The brave men who fought and suffered ~
restore the Union Of the fathers and make per-
petllll the ediICc OF constitutional liberty which
the iathcfs built-thclr services aud sacrifices will
always bc remembered with affection aud gmt
tudc, and good men and women viii pray that the
'Supremo Ruler Of the universe will forever have
them, one and all in His special care aud keeping
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
PNy IIIs
mis- F6rsw
DRorOSAIS FOR LEAD sEAIS AND WIRE!
i EOK FASTENI Ma HALFWAY OARS.

DROlOSAlS FOR LEAD SEALS AND WIRES
i FOR FASTENING RAILWAY CARS.
TaEAsUHY DLrAHTnEST, March H. 1878.
SSaled isrUpDa'lN will q fecniye ut the Treasury
Department uutil the 9th DAY OF MARCH, is1s, At
u O'clock M, for supplying the Department FOR one
year with lead Seals md Wires suitable
Tor fastening railway cars uied In Transporting
other In the United states and domestic mer-
ClIandl'e through the DomlniUn OF Cauadn, The
seals to be mad Of new lead ant the vine, To be ten
inches In length, with one end Of securely las.
tened the seals such seals and be securely
packed In wooden boxes. holding thousand each,
marked for destination and shipped, irSG of nil
charges At place Of shipment, IN such quantte, NJ
such times, and to such ports or PLACES Is Il Depart
ment may require: charges for freight eSpTeSs.s
Ia be paid by the 60 eminent.
Etrh PROPOSAL must he sgncd by the individual or
with two surptis In the sum of five thousand dol.
lars U5fW, approved by United states officer In the
district in Which the suretics reside or do business,
condition. Tor entering into CONTRACT for Furnish
Ing the articles US proposed according to samples
submitted and the faithful performance Of such
trait Bidders must also furnish with their proposals
1T least dozen seals and wires OF the Kind described
therein for proper examination md tests by the De
partment II Il estimated that about eight hundred
thousand (sUOO0J Seah, and wires will be required Ia
the course ola year for the purposes above specified
all bids. 10 waive defects II deemed Tor the interest Of
the Government Ia do so Or to terminate the cOntrac
upon giving thirty days notice 10 the parties inter
csted. propOsas should b. addressed TO the under
sgned and marked Proposals for Lead Seals ind
wlTeL'
(Sgned) JOHN SIBERIAN.
mhllN Secretary
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

"WEare beginning to learn what court
martial is" This p0si-bciIwm admission Of
the hero of thousand deserved cowhidings
is made, pcriincntly Or impcrtmcntly
just as the gossip about Major Ben.
RrNKLE's restoration to the prmy is begin
ming to die out, 1t is an unfortunate allu-
sion, Gor It will b. apt to revive unpleasant
"reminiscences. BY the way, has the whole
story about that restoration been told?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
GROCERIES.
lie ELECTRIC PEN.


100 to 1900 copies from a single written stencil
Tue cheapest, quickest, ana best nethUd vi producing
Clrrulars prtc" lists, maps, drawings music. blanks,
&c. Every live business firm, corporation, banks
school, church, and others, can save time and money
hy using H. new bllainUss IN every Town IUr u good
ECnlnau. 6UJl In use aud the demand Increasing,
READ TEIISI
lILlSOls STATE PESITESTIAHY, joliet, Nov. q lo7I
The Electric Pen outfit, purchased from you sep.
tcubrr -, gives great satisfaction. We have saved IN
printing considerably more than the cost Of the out III
In less than two months and can cordially recon-
mend Il 10 any party who Wishes " save nlUupy IN
the same way, II, W. MCCLoUGHEY,
Warden.
We have hundreds Of voluntary Inducements
equally strong ~ the above. Special Inducements
VIII he OTrI 10 agents apply ing within SIXTY DAYS
send for circulars and samples of work
GEO. II, BLISS, General Manager,
mAraDt ~ to ~ Kin2ln 81, Chicago, III.
SNOW Is THE TINE TO SELL" LADIES
~ Gents and ChiIdren's Cast on wearinEAp.
pRrnl BOUt5 Shoes, &c, NJ extraordinary high cash
prices Al "JuSrHS Old Stand" No. 90 u street
northwest Al notes hY mall will he promptly at
tended to, epi4n
n MILLER, PRACTICAL UPHOI STERER AND
~. DECORATOR, Coz ID street northwest An
work done NJ short notice in the most satisfactory
manner, AMI III reasonable prices nUlIOn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
PROPOSALS..

~ WAsBIsaTON, ID. g., March l5 ls1S
SEALED PROPOSALS. IN DUPLICATES, 10 DIX
- endorsed Proposals for Lime. OIL, &C.. Hard.
ware, Stationery. and Pine Wood" will be received
nj thi. Office until y the 2s!h day OF March 1873,
for articles TO be delivered at The NhvySnrd wnh-
lngton q. Z free OF any expense 10 the Govern
mcnt, viz:
BUREAU OF FQUIPMEST AND RECRUITING.
Articles embraced IN acquisitions No. sS 81. GJT.
and SIS, consisting OF Lime, on, & HARDWARE STA
III merry, and Pine Wool, per detailed schedule 10
be seen AT this office.
Each requ'sition will BE- awarded separately.
The right II reserved to reject any all Of the Of
feis not deemed advantageous to the Government.
Responsible securi required On tho bids for The
prnmpi an faithful delivery oil the articles
L
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
pRoPosALs FOR STATIONERY.


SENATE or TnE UNIrED STATES,
Sealed proposals viii he received nj this office unlu
twelve o'clock M, ApRILI, ISIS, for furnishing sta
Onery for the use Of the Senate OF the United States
Blank, forms of proposals. showing the quantity
he signed hy the bidder aud surctcs, Will be furnished
me Qualto Post and Commercial Note, Legal, and
F9Gs PsT' 70 DC @ up Of RS dfSSe, S ys
All tho Manila Payer must be, of pure Manila
stock, Hat and smooth sheets and OF the toughest
The Adhesive Envelopes must be extra well
Ccvcd, and samples OF MI kinds Of envelopes must 10
submitted subj IN such boxes and pri In every way as
he delivered n boxes containing not 9ISr 80 each
10Th o H II S e I NH be SS aa %G Sa is
Secretary OF the srnate reserves TO himself the right
uri clcs. according 10 the wants Of the Department.
Proposals from established dealers only NIL be con.
OF fmereun industry, II eHally cheap and OIL US good
such of the ABOVE articles US may be designated by
the Secretary OF the senate must he delivered ., his
Tor carriage. on or before the LIST day OF November
Every article must be o. Tie very best quality unless
sunicIen, specimen OF each article proposed FSr
per r.s% Tie " Sis q zach article spscIcd il Inc
e ns ANY s" elias a the Lowest r,Sss
lies satisfactory the secretary OF the ssnsts for
the performance thereof which bond Is TO be filed in
tho oniCe OF s a!d Secretary within ten days after
the proposal has been accepted.
lrnny articles contracted Tor should not be dnliv-
cred wlhln the time Stipulated should he Inferior
IN any respect 70 the sample the bond Of tho contrac-
tor Will be put In suit.
PropOsals should 10 Endorsed proposals for sta.
tiuuei y;iUr tlr SrHaiU" aud he drrCtad 10 the Sec
Rotary OF the Senate, Washington,
Proposals and specimens inuSt be delivered at the
GEORGE c. UORIIAM,
Secretary OF the Senate OF the United states.
mHrtlhw.+w. tnOn ant star copy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

TNtW OTk UThpnlC.T
II more bonds are returned here al the present
time than the market eau absorb the Eastern press
must bear the blame of having created q false
impression abroad concerning our national credit
The readers OF the mnrnns prrs,-pnpers like the
BHhip Times, md Tribune, and OF the Evening IUd
will see how eager these papers are TO have their
evil predictions realized. The press of this city
has not either shown prudence, wisdom or pa
triOtism In this discussion, aud the leading ilnan-
In not bringing pressure 10 bear upon their organs
to make them pursue different and wiser
course.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

COLONEL Tom WORTHINGTON, the hero
oil an editorial romance published by DOE
STICKS friend, DIP, yesterday, may have been
a gallant man, a brave officer, and all that
sort of thing. He may also have been right
and Generals GRANT aud SHERMAN wrong,
as asserted in the said romance, at the bat
tie of Pittsburg Landing. But ii will re-
quire better proof than the unsupported
declarations of d. p. to persuade any in
tcligent American that either GRANT OF
SHERMAN were towards or liars.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
NOTICE 10 MOUNT VERNON PASSENGERS.

NOTICE 10 MOUNT VERNON PASSENGERS.
The steamer ARROW, Captain Frank Hollinss.
head, Is the only boat allowed 10 land passengers At
Mount Vernon Wharf Passengers taking ths
steamer (Which is connected with the Ladies' Mount
Vernon AssocRtion) avoid riding IN Rmbulnnces
three miles. rs by Other lines.
Round trip 81, Including admission to Mansion and
Grounds.
Steamer leaves seyentli-slTeet wharf DAILY, (Sun-
day eNCeped) al 10 =. NJ and returns about T.. ~.
j. Nell, HOILI NGSWORTH,
Snpt Ladies' Mount Vernon Association.
FRANK liOLLlSGslIkAD,s str ARROW. jylu
OLD MOI ON EXHIBITION NEW No.
iSG AND SALE go
IrH ST. At e st. u. W.
NJ IL X RITER'S
Free Art Gallery aud store No go street north.
west
Choice oil Paintings, FngrAvIngs, ChrOmOs, &c
Also, largest sock OF Pnperhangings, window
Shades, Pictures, Frames, Picture Cords and TAsselz
Hugs, Nails, &c, la the District
Hs-TERMS CASH.
Please remember nRmo and number. iecS I'm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25

THERE is a question as to the reliability
Of the current Democratic assertion that
Senator CONOvEH stands pledged 10 sustain
Hamburg RULERS prctcnsions to seat in
the Senate A, the time Mr.. CoNovEK
voted to admit BUTLER the claim, Of 2..n.-
tor-clecr CoRBIN TO the seat were not before
that body. Now that they may soon be
presented, backed up by the favorable Opin-
ions o.. The majority Of the Committee On
Privileges and Elections, the compromise by
which Senator KELLOGG secured his adj
mission cannot possibly have any weight in
tlIrpr,mis,a, and Mr. CoHovrR will be called