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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30
How the Camps Orisinated.

The following very interesting letter has
been received by DR.. W. w. Parker, or
this city. The writer was a member OF
DR.. (Major) Parker's command, and Is
we'll known as the author of Its history.
which was published under the name OF
THE Boy Battery" This book. besides
being very readable and interesting Is a
curiosity in It's way never having been
written. but was ''set up by the author.
who 10 a disciple Of the art preservative,
from memory:
ST. Vincent's Hospital.
Norfolk, Va, June a6th.
My Dear Captain.-I am cognizant or
certain facts In connection with the OIL
gin OF the Confederate Veterans camps
which may be Of interest to YOU, and.
possibly. the public.
Some weeks previous 20 the organi-
cation of Lee Camp. No. 1. In 1858. Colonel
Bennett. Colonel Charles Euker. and l..
met casually. II was a Saturday eve
ming. in the latter part Of winter or
early spring. II was raining and chilly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30

Washlngton.--A telegram received at
the Navy Department announced the
death OF Constructor Theodore d. Wilson.
formerly Chief Constructor United States
navy. In Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30

Atlanta. Ga.-Judge Newman. OF the
Federal Court, removed Judge Bigby as
receiver of the Eagle and Phoenix Mills.
at Columbus. Ca. the action being taken
on the ground that he was large stock
holder IN the property. and had been
president Of the company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30

Orders for printing sent TO the Dispatch
Company win DO given prompt attention,
and the siyle OF work and prices wiz bs
sure 20 please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30

July "a. when they will be glad to nave
form with them all veterans VINO nia'
desire 70 do so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30

South Carolina; Holmes Conrad, Virginia;
c. c. Jones. Jr.. Georgia, A. ID. Gambler,
Ca: Price Williams. Jr., Alabama: Henry
X. Douglass. Maryland: Robert Vance.
North Carolina: John o. Waddell. Ceor-
gia Frank Phillips. Fla; Thomas l..
Davis. louisiana: II. j. Hearssy.
Louisiana; Peyton Wise, Virginia,
Thomas c. Standifer. Ruston. Ia; Will
liam c.. Stubs. New Orleans La; J.
G. Breckenridge. Lexington, KY; J. u.
Andrews Raleigh. n. c.; G. w. Frazier.
Tennessee; S. III Buck. Maryland; Il. t.
Johnson, Maryland W. ID. Kyle. Alabama;
J. w. Morton, Tennessee; Henry G. Null
drow. Mississippi; Thomas L. Perkins.
Tenn: +. c. Williams Missouri; Page NJ.
Be ker Louisiana; William T. Biakemore,
louisiana; Charles p. Bail, Carriers
vile, Ga; Ben. III. Crowley. Little Rock,
Ark: w. l.. Calhoun. Georgia, and j. w.
Thomas. Nashville. Tenn.
Aides de Camp, with rank OF Captain:
Sons OF Veterans-Edward II. Spar Aman,
Charleston. :. c.; W. II. Jackson, Jr.,
Nashville, Tenn: Lamar c. Quintero,
New Orleans. La; Blewitt Harrison, Lee,
Starkeville. Miss: Richmond p. Wetmore
Birmingham. Ala; J. E. B. Stuart, Rich
inond, Va; Henry f. Gray Birmingham.
Ala: Ben. Hardin Helm, Jr., Kentucky;
W. w. Wilmington, Alexandria, La;
Ben. Cabeil Dallas. Tex; Asfby c. Du-
vail Annapolis, Md: Morey G. Newman,
Huntsville Mo-; Arthur w. Bolden, VIII
min ton. ~ c.; Waldo w. Martin, 'Ocala,
Fla: Cummins Radcliffe, Little Rock,
Ark. Lawton II. Evans, Atlanta, Ga
(OficialO
GEORGE NORMAN.
Acknowledgement and Chief of Stan.
THE HISTORY QUESTION.
The following other orders were also
issued:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30
THE IOUISIANIANS.

Colonel w. G. Vincent, major-general
for Louisiana. his sten, delegates from
majority OF the Louisiana camps. the
sponsors to LouIslanas maid OF honor.
and a number OF ladies arrived last night.
Hon. Frank A. Monroe. who Is chair
man OF the Army Of Tennessee Camp
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
Pleasant Surprise Party.

A very pleasant surprise party was
rendered Miss Daisy North at her home,
at Lake Linden, last evening. About
twenty young people attended, includ-
ing number from Calumet. All spent a
most pleasant evening. Among those
present were: Misses Florence Patton,
Title Craze, Fanny Mclaughlin, Jessie
PAUL, Mertie Fisher, Mabel Brule, Maude
Trathen, Cecil Trebilcock, Lena hester,
Salyania Dee, Nellie Treyillian, Nellie Ben
netts, Florence Peters and Mabel Ira
then; Messrs. Tom Harper, Chester Kill
mar. Ed Smetheren, Stephen Richards,
Ben Derrick. George Keast, Alfred Ben
netts, Oliver North, Will Seal. James
Fisher, Bert Bray, Uley Danielson and
Harry King.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

pleasant aiIairs and the members OF the
society make every effort to see that
their visitors enjoy themselves.
The hall was decorated with the usual
amount OF bunting and "old glory" wss
conspicuous everywhere. Over the en-
trance to the banquet hall were the
words. martha Lodge No. l." In the
colors OF the order. Dancing was CON-
menced early In the evening and was con-
tin ued until almost the break ofday
the many dancers only stop
ping long enough to refresh themselves
with q bounteous supper, which the
ladies served shortly after II o'clock.
The Ideal furnished the music, a. only
they can, and every body praised the
orchestra. James Riney acted as promp-
ter and gave every satisfaction. Taken,
all In all, the party was total success.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
Political Nolea.

What promises to be the most enthusi.
astic republican rally held here this cam
paign will be the one at the Light Guard
Armory tonight. A monster torchlight
procession, in which delegations from
Kearsarge, Wolverine, Allouez, Laurium,
Tamaryck and the Portage Lake cities
will join, takes place shortly after the ar
rival OF the special trains bringing out-of-
town delegations. The rally and pro-
cession will occur, rain or shine, and re-
publicans will have an opportunity to
show their colors by tramping in the
rain and carrying torches. All the bands
in the city have been engaged and will
participate In the parade. which will moye
at Z O'Clock.
The vital issues so soon to be settled
by the American people will be discussed
at the Armory by Hon. Thomas b. Dun
stan, candidate for lieutenant governor,
and running mate OF Pingree, while Mr..
Graham Pope and other prominent
Houghton county citizens will speak
City Attorney n. c. Loranger. OF Cay
City, who spoke here Thursday night, will
also be present and deliver an address.
There was republican rally at the Al
louez last evening in the school house,
which was crowded to OVERLOOKING. The
torcblight procession did not take place
on account OF the inclement weather.
Fred Smith acted as chairman and A. A.
Bsiari and c. j. Vickstrom delivered ad.
dresses IN Finnish and considerable en-.
thusiasm was manifested and cheers for
the republican nominees were frequent.
N. q. Lorapger, who speaks at the re-
publican rally at the Armory this even.
ing, is said TO be an eloquent man and
many who heard him last Thursday viii
be glad OF another opportunity. He vii
speak only In English tonight.
big wind up republican rally is an
nounced to take place at Houohton Mon
day night and special train will be rul
to accommodate those who wish TO at
tend from this city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
A CASE OF TEUEPATHY.

One Lady Appeared In . Vision ~ the
Time Of Her Death.
A gentleman took house in Ireland
for six months and was accompanied
thither by his wife and daughters The
house WAS furnished and. had plenty OF
bedrooms. Therefore IL was decided not
to use certain large, long room with
cupboards along one side (which had all
been locked and sealed up with tape) III
which things belonging to the owners
of the house had been put away. One
evening one Of the daughters, going 20
her room, saw an old lady wrapped in o
shawl walking along the passage In
front Of her. The old lady appeared to
know her way and hurried on without
hesitation into the unused room. The
girl called her sister, and they followed
the dame into the room. But all was
silent. No one was there. The dust ~
ing about showed no signs OF footprinta
Shortly after the same young lady
was reading ON the hearth rug by ire
light. Looking up. she beheld the old
lady standing in the doorway watching
her. Greatly frightened, she sprang up,
and, rushing down stairs was found
fsinting at the drawing room door. Al
last the family returned to Dublin. One
day when friend was calling the curl
Gus incident which have narrated WA
referred to- The young lady vcry un
willingly told her experiences. The Wis
| itor seemed much struck and asked TO
an accurate description Of the old lady
For, {" said she. that house belonget
TO two old ladies, sisters. and when the!
let their house they went 10 reside .
Geneva. One of them. answering exact
~ to the description you have given
died ut the time you saw her appear.
Realm.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
Ladies' Notice.

Hosking & Co. will have at their store
all day Saturday, October 81, a repre-
sentative OF the leading and largest
cloak and suit house in the United States.
He will have his full line Of all the newest
novelties in ladies, misses and children's
garments from which you can make your
selections at manufacturer cost. Spec.
ial measures taken. Fit and price
guaranteed or no sale. Come and look
through this line In time.
HosKISG & Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
The annual bali OF the Ladies' Auxil

The annual ball OF the Ladies Auxil-
larry, A. O. H., will be given at the Light
Guard Armory on Friday, November 10.
This was decided at a meeting OF the
society last evening. when preliminary
arrangements were made for the event.
The ladies propose to Guido their pre-
vious Efforts IN this line and make their
annual ball the event OF the season.
harkeet's Ideal orchestra will furnish
music.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
Heres a Good THING.
The Big Four Minis
trels to Appear
Here.
I'm One Grand Performance.
The Big Republican Rally 60 Take
Place 90 Calumet This Eveninx
Other Late News.

The bill boards and store windows
from one end OF the town to the other
herald with an abundance OF bright,
catchy, pictorial advertising matter. the
fact that, on next Tuesday night. at the
Ned Jacket Opera House, the Big Four
Minstrels will hold forth in mirth. melo-
dy and music. A special train will bring
the company from Houghton and take
them back after the performance. There
are over fifty people comprising the Big
Four company and many OF the foremost
business and society leaders OF Houghtop
and Hancock will be seen in black faces.
For the past month Messrs. II. l.. Pugh,
M. b. Waite and W. g. PAUL., OF the Big
Four road company, have been engaged
in Directing the rehearsals OF the CON-
paBy. The magnificent special scenery
and costumes OF the regular Big -Four
company are used and the company APP
peared two nights at Ht ughton to
packed houses and with the fullest meas-
ure OF success from standpoint OF merit
as well as financially.
A most important feature OF the en-
gagement here Ia the fact that all election
returns will be read from the stage as
fast as received. special arrangements
having been made tor wire direct to
the Opera House with an operator Tor
the occasion. Thereby sworked a happy
combination, Cor one will be enabled to
enjoy a red hot minstrel show and at the
same time know positively that the lat
est and most complete election returns
are being announced just az rapidly as
they are received and just as soon as
they are had In New York or Chicago.
This feature alone should pack the Opera
House to its fullest capacity, for the OPP
portunitv OF hearing the returns with
comfort is an admirable one.
The personnel oithe Big Four Ministries
contains. amongst others, the following
yocalists, each one OF whom has friends
In our city: Mesdames j. p. Edwards.
Ed Pryor, G. II. Nichols. wa. Court
ney and F.. +. Douglass; the Misses
L. Jacques, Glib and Allen; Messrs. Allen
F. Rees. j. F. Hambitzer, Major Z. F.
Douglass, G. C. Edwards, NJ. Z. Wright,
]. Penberthy, s. ]. Beahan, DIR. W. L.
Spencer, F. Douglass, Fl. Schwanekamp,
T. j. Van Ripper, A. l.. Baudin, with the
two Cracker Jacks" as premier end
men, Jim" Thomson and "Joe" Otter
son. Messrs. Waite, PAUL. and Pugh, OF
the Big Four company, furnish various
professional acts and the program pre-
scented contains many excellent numbers.
The Houghton Light Infantry, in black
faces and zodave costumes, are seen in
an intricate march and silent drill, and
song and dance, horizontal bar work
lighted torch and Indian club swinging,
with the unique quartet. composed Of
Allan F. Rees, G. G. Edwards, ]. Penber-
thy and NJ. f. Wright; child wonder,
Eddie Slockett. and Sweet Singer Miss
Jacques all combine to render the Big
Four performance one long to be remem.
bered as an elegant and eminently-suc
cessiul production. Seat sale is now pro.
crossing at FichtePs drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
Fire Alarm Notice.

Persons will please take notice that no
one has a right to turn in a second
alarm at fire except the officer of the
fire department, or under his orders. BY
attending to this, much trouble may be
saved, particularly to the outside fire de-
partments. II. j. VIVIAN,
WILLIAM MONROE, President.
Chief OF Fire Department.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

The ladies OF Christ church parish aid
society will serve lunch In the Holman
building on election day, all day. Good
hot coffee and ham or tongue sand
witch will be sold for 10 cents. Coffee,
baked beans and fresh doughnuts for Is
cents. A cordial invitation is extended
to all TO come in and refresh themselves
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
BIRTHs.

Hilton the goth inst, the wife of Mr..
John Ii. Hill. OF a son.
GALLASERO-On the 30th inst, the
wife OF Mr.. Joseph Gallasero, OF a
daughter.
McKEMNA-On the Goth inst, the wife
of Mr. Frank McKenna, OF a son.
STUROS-On the 30th inst, the wife OF
Mr.. Constantine Sturos. OF daughter.
SMITH-On the 3Oth inst the wife OF
Mr.. Albert Smith, OF a daughter.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Charles Holm, the man wAo was in
iured in the Wolverine mine last Mon
day, was operated on at the Tamaraek
hospital yesterday by Drs. Lawbaugh
and Rodi and:the loose piecesof bone 10
moved from his back. He went through
the operation very well and ia nov rest
ing easily
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

The Mckinley and Hobat club have
obtained permission to use the sidewalks
In Calumet and Red Jacket. The parade
will go down on the west side OF Sixth
street and come up on the east side Of
Fifth street and the people should govern
themselves accordingly and keep on the
opposite side OF the street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Several bets have already been made
on the result OF the election and many
more will undoubtedly be made before
Tuesday, as nothing else is talked OF
about town, In nearly every case the
bets are with great odds on Mckinley on
the general result. One case a cool hun
dred against ten on Bryan. and most OF
the Others are made on similar odds.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

The Mckinley and Hobart club have
obtained permission to nse the sidewalks
in Calumet and Red Jacket. The parade
will go down on the west side OF Sixth
street and come ND on the east side OF
Fifth street and the people should govern
themselves accordingly and keep on the
opposite side OF the street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

The 8 year-old son Of Mr.. John Nc
Kenzie. the standard oil man, who resides
on Hecla street, Laurium, is Ill oidiph-
iberia. This 10 the only case reported to
the Laurium health officer. Several new
township cases have bean reported.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Notwithstanding the counter sttrac-
tions and the inclemency Of the weather,
there was good attendance at the
social hop, given by the Martha Lodge,
No. 4, o. ID. II. s., ut the Light Guard Ar
mory last evening and all had a most
enjoyable time. The dances given by the
ladies Of Martha Lodge are always very
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Work was resumed in No. 8 shaft. CAL
umet, this morning alter couple oil
days idleness. A new arrangement oil
pullies, to be used In connection with the
new hosting apparatus. was being put
in and this caused the idlepess.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

wANTED--By a sober and industrious
young man, a situation as clerk, or de-
livery clerk in grocery or butcher store,
or timekeeper or any place Of trust. Ad-
dress j. W., NEWS office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Frank Heisman, OF Milwaukee,, has
taken position with the Singer sewing
machine company here. The gentleman
is good salesman and has held good
positions with the Singer company for
some years back.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

We make speciality OF pocket and
table cutlery, giving a large stock to
select from at prices that are low fo'
quality OF goods.
CARLTON HARDWARE Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Special sale on rustless tinware. You
cannot afford to have tissue paper tin
ware at any price when compared with
prices on standard goods.
CARLTON HARDWARE Co,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
LODGE MEETINGS.

There will be a regular meeting OF
the Order Of the Eastern Star Tuesday
evening at 1870. All members are re-
quested to be present
MRS M. n. WEBER w. NJ.
MISS NJ. l.. GoLDswoRTHY, Sec.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Buy the New Home sewing machine;
best made, lasts longer, always In order
What? Well nearly always. Ask your
neighbors. j. DuNsTAN, Agent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

A recent issue OF the War Cry, the on
cial organ OF the Salvation Army In
America, contains an account OF the
visit Of Commissioner Higgins and also
portraits Of DIR. Osborn and Rev. ID. Stall
ker, who occupied conspicuous places ON
the platform when he gave his address
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

The Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. H.. have
changed their meeting days from Friday
evening to the afternoon Of the third
Sunday in each month for the winter.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

The cantata given by tho Junior En-
deavor society at the Red jacket CopRre-
gational church last evening" vas iaisiy
we'll attended and enjoyed. ) " 'fHF
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

DR.. Pepin left this morning for Mon
treal, where he has obtained a good
position. The doctors vile and child
have been IN Montreal for soms time past
and will join him there.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
81. GEORGE. HAL TO Rent.

The st. Georges Hall is to rent on very
moderate terms on the following even
ings. Every Wednesday, every alternate
Thursday and three FRIDAYS in each
month. For further particulars apply to
John Jenkin, William Maynard, r. b.
Rule. trustees.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
MONEY Given Away.

The irst person purchasing New
Home sewing machine next week. alter
Mckinley and Pingree are elected, will 10
ceive Is for their trouble.
JOHN DuSsrAN, Agent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
CHURCH coRHKR.

CALUMET METHODIST EPIsooPAL.
Quarterly meetings will be held tomor-
row morning, beginning at 0 O'Clock with
love-ieast, and sacramental service,
The vsr,ous classes win meet NJ ? q 70,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

All persons purchasing a Methodist
bymnal tonight or during next week,
will receive a nice Christmas card free.
Prices from 35 cents up, at John Dun
STAINS book and music store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

The members OF Helping Hand Tent,
No. 81, 1. o. r., will meet in their tent
room Sunday evening, November 1, at
$50 o'clock to attend divine service at
the Calumet M. +. church.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
Estey, Camp, Arion and Decker Bros
RfanOs

James Granville, agent for the above
celebrated pianos, has Just received 3
new and large consignment, which he in
vites the public to call and inspect. For
richness OF tone and workmanship these
pianos cannot be excelled. SIX months
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

There will be regular meeting OF the
members OF Union Temple OF Honor, No.
4S. Saturday evening next and n full at
tendance il desired.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

The most complete line Of storm sash
in the city can be found at the Armstrong
1hielman lumber compaDy'syard. Prices
within the reach OF all.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

There will be regular meeting OF Osce-
ola Council, No. Z, p. d. l. o, II. NJ. on
Tuesday evening at $50, after which
there will be social. Everybody il in
vited to attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Additional local items will be found on
the second page Of today's issue.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Theodore Hanson, taveling passenger
agent OF the White Star line Of. ocean
stea mers, with headquarters at Chicago,
was in town yesterday on business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Furnished rooms to rentin the Agnitch
Block. Apply on the premises.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

The heavy rain OF yesterday and today
will come in very handy at the Wolverine
mine, where water was getting rather
scarce. ~, -
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31
A Cordial Invitation

Is extended to all to attend the opening
Of winter millinery at Miss Whites on
Thursday. Friday and Saturday Of this
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Will the parties who borrowed the
Light Guard address register return the
same without further notice. 49,.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

q OLSON, the Err
-. Practical Embalmer and Funeral Direc-
tor. Established In 1870. Scott street, Red
Jacket. Telephone service. All night calls
PROMPTLY attended to.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Organs to sell or rent at reasonable
terms at John Dunstan's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

Joslin's candy store will be closed on
Sunday hereafter.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-31

For Sale nc a Bargain.
One ten. room house, with bathroom,
good cellar and large barn: within four
blocks OF post office, Hancock, forcash or
on time: time payments would be about
the same as rent. Apply to C. ID. Han
Ghetto, secretary.