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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-05-17

never permit to fade, the name OF
Blainel Because, however, we believe
in the sincerity OF the man, we must
believe in the sincerity of his declina-
ton. No man can speak for state;
least of all can any man speak for Col
orado; every voter out there is equally
a boss; but it is my opinion that most
of us are in favor Of whOmsOeyer New
York wants, and that we hope the EN-
pire State will be content with that able
statesman who has been the best friend,
outside the state, Colorado and the
white metal have ever known, the Hon.
VIM. b. Allison.
We are ready for the campaign. The
past is radiant with achievement, the
future bright with promise. The lag
CARDS, the time-servers and the seekers
after spoils we have shaken from us,
Every four years brings to the front
new voters and young blood. Come
with us! The safety of the nation and
the permanence of its institutions must
ever rest in the courage of young
hearts and the vigor of a noble man.
hood. Come with us! Identify your
self with the party which has never
taken a step backward and whose mis-
sion has been to lift up the down-trod,
den and oppressed, and plant their feet
on the eternal rock of liberty. You
love the flag. Attach yourselves to the
party which has preserved its thirty
eight stars. To you the republican
party offers the right hand of fellow,
ship-a hand unsOiled with treason and
unStained with its country's blood
WOicOt.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-05-17

Strike. Strike. Strike, If you want
TO see the finest. largest and best line
of ladies shoes in Audubon strike for
d. &, Abrams store.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-05-17
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Outline of Arrangements for Union Church
Services on Sunday, the 27th, and
Program Of Memorial Ser
vices on May goth.

The following outline of Memorial
services and exercises of May 18th and
Both is submitted by the general COM
mittee from the &. \. II. The sub-com-
mittoes are busy perfecting arrange
ments to make the exercises in every
way worthy of the occasion:
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-05-17

For a languid. tired feeling IIibbard's
Rheumatic Syrup has no equal, creating
a good appetite, and rendering healthy
and active digestion.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-05-17

TIE total expense of the last
legislature was S124,63l.2O. Janitors
received $4,000 for caring for our mag
nificent and luxurious state house.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-05-17
SIR MATTHEW, 354S, (6299,) VOL. X.

Foaed June, 1885, Color bay, small
ratch on forehead, hind legs white, fore
legs white. Bred by Matthew Nimmo,
Foot O'Green Sterling, Scotland.
Sire, Bonnie Hawthorn, (3449), Vol. VII;
dam, Betsy; sire of dam, Baron Kier go,
Vol. |; grand dam, Maggie, (274O, Vol.
vi; sire Of grand dam, Young Lord CLYDE,
Q3G5), Vol. ii; g.g., Blossom, by Compsie,
Ql9l Vol. |. Sire OF Sir Matthew, 354s,
(6299), Bonnie Hawthorn, (3440), Vol. VII,
by Prince Charlie, (G34), Vol. /, BY Old
Times, go. Old Times won first prize
at Glasgow Agricultural Show, and was
commended at the Highland Society's
Show, at kclso, in 1872. lie travelled in
Ayrshire, and was best known as the
knockdon Stud Horse. Old Times, (57a),
by Lord Clyde, (47S). Lord CLYDE won
first prize at the Highland Society's Show
i'll 1868, at Aberdeen. Baron kier, (34),
1875, was imported from Scotland, August,
1876, by Singmaster Il Sons, Keota, Keo.
kuk county, Iowa, and was kept at the
head OF their stud for twelve years. Baron
kier won first prize at the highland Soci-
ETY. and Agricultural Society's Show at
Aberdeen IN 1876, and the Earl Of Tanker
vile S Tenantry Premium, $4,000, for the
same season at Glasgow Spring Stallion
Show. lie was sold at the Aberdeen show
Tor expectation TO Singmaster & Sons for
$1,000; the largest sum ever paid for a
CIydesdalc stallion to come TO America.
The above horses will be kept at Ben.
ton Bros livery stable, the last three days
OF each week, and at my place on section
IL, Douglas township, the rest Of the week.
Parties breeding to these horses have the
assurance that their pedigrces are backed
by the great firm of Singmaster 4 Sons,
and not tramp importers.
A. TEAkLE.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-05-17

We especially invite the attention of
mothers and daughters to page Q, of
our medical pamphlet.
RHEUMATIC SYRUP Co,
Jackson, Mich.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-05-17

The alarming thing of these times Is
the bloodloss unconcern with which the
OdiouS aristocracy of greed and avarlce
has dismissed the claims of the men
and women who gave all that they had,
even their blood and their tears, to the
treasury of the national defense. 1t be-
longs to the young men of the United
States to complete the ministry of JUS
tice begun by Abraham Lincoln, when
upon the field of Gettysburg before the
living and the dead, in the very sane
tuary of the nations sorrow, he made
the nations promise to care for HIM
who had borne the battle and for his
widow and his orphan children. Not
many months ago when the mortal re-
mains of Lincoln were transferred to
their final resting place under the i'm
posing shaft of granite y0nder at
Springfield, it was observed that time
had hardly touched with decay the
familiar lines of that familiar face. 1t
is Il national repr0ach that before the
marks of care have faded from the lace
of the great president; before the ritual
of nature. ashes to ashes, dust to dust,
has been fulfilled, the American people
should hear from the office that was
sancti(ied by his blood the scott of in
suit ana laughter IN answer to the
prayer of needy veterans of the union
army for justice: and should tolerate
without universal protest the veto OF
authority against the decent provisions
of law for their relief. DOIIrer.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-05-17
ALUM BAKING POWDERS.
A List of those Most Prominently Sold.

The following are the names of some
of the baking powders published by the
public authorities as being made from
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
Union Lab ,r Uand,date..e Z

SEDALIA, Mo-, Nay 5.-Eha q zion
Labor convention this morning Nominated
the following state ticket: For Governor,
A. r Maunering; Lieutes ant Governor,
J. c Sesborn; Secretary of Safe, vs.
veil Fox; Auditor, Wlllism 81. NJerr;
Treasurer, Wsrren Vertreez; Attorney
General, L. l. Bridges; R,itroad Com
missioner, W. b. Bell; Register OF
Lands, G B. DeBernado; Judge of the
St. Louis Court of Appeals, Frank E.
Richie; Judge OF K,psss City Court OF
Appeals, Paul J Dixon; Judge Of the
Supreme Court, Corbin D. Jones.
motion to endorse jesse Harper for
President wss tabled.
Electors were chosen as follows: First
district, Mr.. Clark; Second, D. Culoer.
son; Third, Samuel Doty; Fourth, W.
q. Bell; Fifth, j IS. Miles; SIKH, Geo.
Williams; Seventh, Mr.. CLARK; Eighth,
6 W. Stark; Ninth, John B. Dempsey
Tenth, W j. Aoams; E eventn, M. II
Ftaines; Twelfth, W. Page; Thirteenth,
I N E Greenwsy; Fourteenth, NJ. R.
Clarke.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06

Muley Cue TrIai-An Important Trial
Frying to Enter the Morning Field
Special TO the Gazette.
WACO, TEX, May SIN the District
court Gus Down, commonly known as
"Muley Gus" negro boy, charged with
rsping George Cook, white woman,
Judge Williams charged the jury to bring
in a verdict Of not guilty.
The jury in the Tom Bergh case,
charged with forgery, is still hung.
In the csse Of the State against Joe
Wild, charged with burglarizlng
corn crio, the suit WAS dismissed by
the county attorney because OF getting 8
name wrong in the Indictment.
The State againstB Bud Ormsn for the
killing OF Bud Hughston will come up
Monday. This is Orman's third trial.
He was convicted both times before, and
the verdict was reversed by the
Court of Appeals. Oman in the summer
of 1885 shot Haghston off of his hack
while driving along the public street. HIS
defense is that Hughston had spoken
de,amatory of his sisters character. Il
will be one of the most important trials
at this term Of the court.
It is an open secret that the Evening
Day is trying to make arrangements TO
enter the morning field.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06

Special to the GEzette.


BRYAN, TEX u May 5.-Tae precinct
Democratic convention for Precinct No.
4 Brez IS county, met this morning st 10
O'Clock and elected delegates to the
county convention which met this after
noon at lock,
The county Democratic convention
elected the following slegstes to the
state Democratic convention which cor
venes On the % of this month in the city
of Fort Worth: John 81. Henderson,
Deport SnYtne, J W. Doremus, j. A.
Beard, S. S. Kennedy, W. T. Roberts and
J. N. F6rqushsr as delegates, and 81 B.
Stoddard, j T. Gloss, T. P. Gsntry, Mac
Sanders, r W. Lsvett, Columbus j )nes
and W E Farquahar as 81 iernates. TIE
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted by the convention:
Be II resolved by this convention that
we heartily endorse the administration Of
Grover Cleveland as President OF the
United Safes; that we recognize his sd-
ministrstion to have been wise and con-
sentative, aud in full accord and keeping
with the time honored principles OF the
Democratic party; that this convention
and the Democracy of BraZ )s county are
in full sympathy cnd accord with his
d. claration on the great tariff q Iestion,
and that we urge cur representatives. ia
Congress TO use their uttermost
efforts to further its measures and
reforms; that the delegates from
Brsz Is comfy be instructed to use
their inf 1ence with delegates in the state
D m cratic convention in Fort Worth, to
have the delegates from the state conven-
tom tn the national Damocrstjc convan-
ton instructed TO vote for Grover Cleve-
land as the nominee for President on the
Democratic ext.
Further, that this convention heartily
endorses B. NJ. Smith OF Bryan, Tex as
elector from this, the First congres
sional district, 10 vote for President
Cleveland and VIce-President of the
United States, after which the convention
adj burned sine die,
The business Of the meeting was trans
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
htlsooro Primary Convention.

special 10 the Gazette.
HILLS soRo, TEX May 5-At a pri-
mary convention held this evening at the
courthouse to elect delegates to the
county convention which conVenes Msy
caairuan, W. D Fields secretary and T.
Il Dixon assistant secretary.
A motion by Colonel Smith was
adopted authorizing any dele gate who
could not attend TO appoint proxy. The
following resolution by Captain McKin-
non was adopted:
Resolved, that any party
VINO in the last election voted against any
D smocrstic nomiDse and voted for an
Independent or opposing candidate, is in
eligible as delegate to the Democratic
C unity convention.
Tne following resolutions we're off cred
by Thomas W., Esq
Resolved l Inst we as Democrats in
c)Dvention assembled, do hereby pledge
QUE support to the sdvan cement and sue
cess of the Democratic party, both state
and national.
I. 2. That we, the Democratic primary
convention of beat M. l, OF
Hill county, Texas, do HEREBY
indorse the administration Of the Federal
government, by our President, Grover
Cleveland, and fav r his nomination snd
reelection by the Democratic party to
the P esidency of the United States st
the next national election.
Is. That We, the Democratic primary
convention OF beat No. /, Hill county,
Tex do indorss the course pursued by
the Hon. joseph Abbott IS the represen
tative of the Democratic party of the
xth Congressional district, and that we
f.vor his nomination and reelection tC
the place he now occupies.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
The Amin Prim 1rIra.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, May In the Demo
cratic primaries Tonight only two OF
three wards expressed themselves or
prohibition. In the Ninh ward meeting
the following resolutions were Cff4red OF
81 IN. W. NJ. Brown, chairman OF the
Democratic county committee, and
adopted:
Resolved, 1. That it is the sense OF
this meeting that the Democracy OF
Travis county, when assembled in con-
vention on tue 18th instant, should ex.
plicitly declare its opposition to inter
ference by proposition or laws with the
liberty of citiz n in the sale, purchase
or use of beverages.
2 That this expression is not made fo-
any purpose OF producing discord, but
with vie TO the fultiilment of an obi
cation upon the Democratic party, brave
ly to meet end settle in its own councils
all crest questions which may demand,
invite or threaten action Of the govern
meut.
Hon. Joseph D. Savers, present Con-
gresham from the Tenth district, was
unanimously endorsed by every ward in
the city. II is considered grea. triumph
for him.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
Wsxahachie PrecIpo, Oopvant,on

Special to the Gazette.
WAxAHACHIE, Tex, May 5-Qaite s
large crowd attended the primary con-
vention to-day in the court house, and
everything went exceedingly smooth and
harmonious. Chairman L. II. Peters
called the meeting TO order.
On motion Judge o. E. Dunlap was
elected permanent chairman, and sitter
making few appropriate remarks, an-
bounced tost the convention WAS ready
for business.
M. Maxwell wss elected secretary.
On motion the cnsir then appointed a
committee to select twenty delegates to
the county convention, May II. Judge
NJ B. Templeton offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, that we pledge our
selves as participants in this
meeting to abide the seton Of meetings of
delegates growing out of it, which was
adopted.
Mr.J Il. Husbands, editor of the D en-
ocrat, offered the following resolution,
which WAS adopted:
Resolved, that each person psrticipat-
ing in this convention pledges himself to
support tn candidate Of the national
convention al St Louis.
Hon. A. A. Kembie q en- offered the fol-
lowing set OF resolutioDs. which were sls o
adopted: Resolved, At, that in our
opinion Texss should have deep water
port on the gulf cast, (and the city of
Galveston is the most available point,)
and it is further our opinion that all
appropriations, eitner national or state,
should be Concentrated upon come one
port uotil tbat object is attained.
That the message of President
Cleveland to Congress meets our views
on the tsriff and revenue subject.
8 T0ai railways are proper subjects Of
governmental control, and by legislation
should be prevented from charging un-
ress ons5Ie rates for transportation of
freigdts and passengers.
4. That it is the duty of Congress to
provide by legislation that the prop
ertY OF corporations Of capitalists cannot
DE retained in the hands of re ceivers to
the detriment OF small creditors
Hon. W II. Getzeudsuer offered the
following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, that we do heartily approve Of
the wise and judicious administration of
Grover Cleveland, President of the
Uaited States, and OF the administration
Of L. 5. Ross, Governor OF the STATE OF
Texas.
On motion the meeting adj burned.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
THE GAZETTE: FORT WORTH, TEXAS SUNDAY. MAY s.
70 BE OR NOT TO BE.
Continued from First Page.

Saturday for the purpose Of choosing
delegates to the state convention st Fort
Worth in the latter part of the month.
The attendance was large and much en-
thusiasm was exhibited. The following
resolution was adopted: That we
heartily approve the last annual m assage
of P resident Clev Gland and ut the course of
our prese Mt Senator's and Re representatives.
in Congress from TeXts aud applaud
them in their mxnIy fight for the reduc
ton of the tariff taxation
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
j, abb DIT Democratic Club,
Correspondence of the Gazette.


HILLsBoKo, TEX, May An enthusi-
astic meeting was held at the courthouse
last night to organize j. Abbott D amo
cratic club, IN honor of the Congressm .n
Of this district There was s good
attendance, including many Of the lead.
ing business men of the community.
The meeting was called to order by
Msjor j. d. Llttlefeld, Dem chair
man of the precinct, who explained the
OBJECT Captain A P. McKlnnon was
unanimously elected chairman, and on
ta Ing the chair made an eloquent
address in eulogy of Judge
Abbott. William A Fields WAS caosen
So secretary, W. M. Perrill, assistant
secretary, and Colonel John D. Warren
treasurer. Over 200 names were en-
rolled for membership. Toe following
solutions offered by Maj)r Little
q cid elicited some discussion,
aud were made the text for several rous-
ing Abbott speeches.
Whereas, the citiz ms Of q lsboro and
in precinct No. l Of Hill county, having
met together upon petition of about 200
Of said cinze ems for the purpose of organ
izing Democratic CLUB; therefore, be it
Resolved, that the name Of said club
shall be the "Jo Abbott amocratic
Club"
2 That we endorse the administration
of President Cleveland.
8 That we appreciate the efforts OF our
present Congress to bring about reduc
tion of tariff and endorse the measure
which is presented and advocated by our
Democratic leaders in Congress, believ-
ing that they understand the situation
and i'll only sovocate suoh messures AZ
to them eeem best for the interest of,saei
constituency and the Democratic party.
Especially do we indorse Hon. r @.
Mi is, IS the chairms1 of the waSs aud
means committee, ana commend bim for
his great effort in advocating tarih re;
form.
4. That Hon j Abbott, our own rslfe-
sentative IN Congress, hAyings6is-
ch,rged his duties fsitnfoH3 and
with ability, snd having been
elected to said position without solicita-
ton, but simply upon his merit and repu-
tation as q worthy, capable, honest repre-
sentative, and ne having fully exhibited
all these qualities ia the discharge of his
duties, We, his fellow ciiizsns from mis-
own home and county, hereby
gladly give to him our
hearty support for denomination, and
pledge eacl other to use cur best efforts
to such end, believing that he is sbovs all
others entitled to the offices'
That We indorse tns administration
of Governor L. S Ross and favor his
election for second term.
On motion Of Mr.. jordan, friend and
supporter Of Governor Ross, the portion
fsvCring his reelection was stricken out,
for the reason that an endorsement was
deemed sufi ;ient, and that it would not
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
VISITING BUYERS.

Some of the Merchants who Were in Fort
Worth Yesterday.
Among the merchants from neighboring
cities and towns who were in the city
yesterday purchasing goods from
Fort Worth wholesalers were Messrs.
W. A. Gates. Llpsn: A. J. Dukes, Msns-
field, I. j. Osermeyer, Aledo; Hays of
Hays Bros. Crowley; o. D. Goosetree,
Aarora; G C Smith, Clarendon; G. W
Hudson, Kennedsle; Barclay of Barclay
Bros Brjville; Johnson, of Johnson &
billiard, Pecos; C. G. Hayden, Grand
View; W. B. turner, Gainesville; TT
Nice Cornell, Aledo.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
Eau,s Prsoinos Convention.
Special to tas Gazette.

opecIaI 70 Us GAZette.
ENNIS, TEX, May 5-Tas Democratic
convention for this precinct WAS 10
session here to-day from to 4 O'Clock.
Delegates were elected to attend the
county convention ct Wsxahschie next
Saturday. The folio wing resolutions
we're adopted:
Resolved thst the Democracy of pre-
cinct No. 8, hereby endorse the admins
tration OF Grover eveland as President
of al the people Of he American Union.
His course with reference to civil service
s9dth tariff reform has been in our
oanion characterized by sn honesty and
courageous devotion to the interest of
tths people nd worthy of our support.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
o,uuty CONVENTION a, Ball,nger.

5peClHI 70 inc OdHtIIt.
BALLNGER, TEX, MSy 5-The county
Democratic convention met to-day pur-
suant to cSIl Of W. L. Towner, chair
man, and elected the following delegates
TO the Fort Worth convention which con-
venes on the % inst: B Park, D. P.
Gsy, J. G. Swift, W. J. Wingate and R.
K Willie; to the state convention which
meets at Dallas in August: John j
Guion, c. 81. Welliuglam, WI. Wingate,
G D Cole W. n Copeland. reso-
luton was adopted lndorsing the admin
istration OF President Cleveland. g.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
CYCLONE AT SEA.

The above pi ture represents cycssse at
sea. 1t is the sad ending OF s me of the yes
sells and Gamers and passengers that are
never heard from. 1t was a cyclone that de
st Dyed Mt. Vernon IL, In March, 1855, Web
ster, Mo-, In 1878, Rich mond, Mo-, In 1879. Il is
dark, funnel shaped clpud. Men, women and
CHILDREN sho1 ok at it until they can iden-
ify cyclone. Tsxas has suffered very little
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06

Dc proper to commit the club to the sup
port OF any other candidate than Judge
Abbott in advance OF nominations by the
osrty. An amendment WAS slsJ adopted
ED rs'ug Senator Cyke.
II e meeting adjourned to meet Thurs
day, Msy II, instant.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
Denton.
Special 10 the Gazette.

DENTON, TEX, May 5.-The graves Of
those "wno h.v. gone before" were dec
GRATED to-day with flwers in both the
cemeteries of the city, Odd Fellows and
city. The business houses did not open
until 10 m, to allow their employees
time To attend the ceremonies.
A charter has peen obtsined for the
e'ection OF q canning factory here, and the
same will be butt in tIms TO utilize the
fruit crop Of this yesr, which promises to
be unusually large. The capital stock is
$40, 900 and the incorporators are ten OF
our best business men.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
Decatur Primary.

Special to the aZette.
DECATUR, TEX, Msy 5-The Demo-
cratic primary convention met in Decs'ur
precinct this evening at p. m. II was
called TO order hv Captain Ira Long,
chairman, who explained the obi .ct Of
the meeting, when upon motion ohn V
Cobb was elected chairman snd Will Il
Price, secretary. Delegates were elected
to the county convention next Saturday
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06

from cyclones. 1888, 1889 aaa 1870 are evclone
yeaI-. A cyclone mas nevcrsantered a city in
sne oIi.ed states. The theorysof their ct do
ing SO II as follows: cvaJ0pe is a cloud
snalgeo with electricity, 'ndstha telegraph
wi.es and telephone wires Of city condlc: it
Heacer, when you are In wantos having a
physlclans prescription flied, when You want
dTuss, chemicals o patent uedjcines when
YOU wan toilet DDS or druggists sundries.
when you want soda drinks ana prrTe frni1
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06


GRANDvIEw, Tex, May The Dem.
ocrstic primary convention met here to-
day. Thomas Smith, chairman; e. W
Humphreys, secretary.
Resolutions were Introduced and ap-
proved indorsing Cleveland and Coke and
supporting the Democratic nominee
Delegates were elected TO the county
convention which meets the II n at Gle
burne.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-06
Huns.vim ersclnos Convention

SpeClal VI buc UdLcttC'
HUNTSVILLE, TEX, May 1.-THE pre-
cinct convention 10 elect delegates to the
county convention to meet on the 14in
inst met here to-day. Thirty-two dele
gates we're elected. The following reso-
lu5ions passed unanimously:
Resolved, that We urqu.l fadly endorse
the administration of President Cleveland
and commend his many and courageous
denuncistions of useless war taxes.
Resolved, that weisend congratulations
to Senator VOORHEES, OF Indians for his
able defense of the dead patriots Of our
country, notably Mcclellan, Hancock and
others.
The temporary organization Of pre-
cinct D Democratic club WAS slso effected,
with the same Off ;ers as presided over
the meeting.