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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-18
4 RT,NAWAY BALLOON
.soAL FlTz JOHN PocTER's SUD-
nsN FLIGHT INTO SPACE.

.,a.nt at the Siege of Yorktown.
paIIoon Cast Loose by Plot and
-.,ed over the Confederate Camp.
of BaIIooning In War Times.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14
CHANGES AT THE CAPITOL.

Among the many arrivals in the city
yesterday were Mr.. Charles Bedell Hervey
and MIR. Harry Clay Hervey. sons o. Cap
tain f. A. Heryey. manager OF the Capitol
hotel. Mr. Charles Bedell Heryey is the
eldest son OF Captain Hervey and has come
10 Houston TO take the chief clerkship OF
the Capitol hotel He has for some time
past been connected with the office Of
Hallenbaoh's hotel. Los Angeles. CAL
where his courteous and obligng manner
10 the traveller made him one of the most
popular hotel clerks in California. May
be rule long among us.
Mr.. II. c. Hervey cana on with his
brother from San Francisco. Cal. where
be is connected with the Palace hotel to
visit his parents for a few days before
going to pay his respects 10 his sister.
Mrs l.. u. Amsler OF Hempstead. and
Mrs c. J. Julian OF san Antonio. Cadet
George II. Hervey. formerly in the Capitol
hotel office. is finishing his course at the
West Texas Military academy at San An
tonic. Captain ard Mrs Her,ey ana their
four scvs were all born and brought up
In hotels. in which business CAPTAIN Her
rey has been for nearly thirty years. Mr..
Warren Gibbs has resigned his position
ss chief clerk and bookkeeper OF the Cap
itol to accept 4 similar one in the West
Captain Hervev saws that he will continue
TO keep up the high standard Of the Capt.
tol and that II will be first class in every
articular
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE
Gives Way TO Meeting of the
Trnchrrs' Ithrnry Associntion.

The regular work OF the Teachers insti-
tuie. the discussion OF Thomas Arnold s
Work at Rugby" was set aside for the
annual meeting OF the Teachers Library
association. which II was thought would
occupy about fifteen minutes. but instead
10 consumed over one hour OF the time.
thereby cccasioninE 4 postponement Of the
regular programme. Disappointing many
Of The teEchers who had spent much time
IN preparation. and a number OF visitors
who had come to hear the discussion OF
this Interesting subject.
Nj paulio -TeSibnt Of the Library as
soeiatiou. called tn meeting 10 order.
Owing 20 misunderstanding the secre-
;ary had no, prepared the minutes. Pro
fessqr huyerncy. the treasurer, read his
rei,ori. which VAS wrliten in his usual
ersc; AMI condensed style. and occupied
but few minutes. although 1t was an
iiefntzed account OF all the money collected
and dishrrse9 since the beginning OF the
session OF 1894 I'd 70 the present date
The custom has been for several years
to elect the incunbenis in oifice by ac-
rlsma'ion. Frequently they have been
elected q = body. But when this proposi-
Zion ~as made each officer positively de-
chuti 10 serve again. and the following
were elected Mrs. Blandin president; Mr.
Lnle. secretary, Mr.. Nlaay, treasurer
he election Of the librarian was postponed
uriil another meeting.
While The teachers were loath to accept
ihe destinations Of officers who had proven
50 faithful aud efficient they welcomed
ihf new administration with the con-
81 lous- ess that they. too. will perform well
The duties assigned TO them.
When the present superintendent. Mr.
Houston be found the nucleus OF library
consisting OF about three. dozen Volumes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.


Colonel Jererron Lawrence Holme.
Carlos ..--- -.. ....... Mr.. Bert Gagnon
John Beverly 90. .....Mr Fred Sullivan
lsAao Solomon -. MIR Frank Weed
Patrick 0'coahor Mr. Walter Fame
Private o Bouke mir. Fred sullivan
Tfiesina Martinez ........ Harry Bronson
Countess Mercedes Castello..... ......
Sc. eel. ..- 80, Miss Olive North
Marie go. &C.. Mics Edith Pollock
Mrs. juliet o'Connor ..... Roslna Holmes
The Mystic Mountain" was presented
by the Holmes Wolford company to big
matinee audience at the opera house yes
terday and THE Isle Of Cuba" was wit
nosscd by packed house in the evening.
The latter play was well received. its pro-
euelon las, ulght being the first time ii
hiss been seen In this city. The usual spe-
Hlai4es were again enjoyed both in the
afternoon and evening
The Isle Of Cuba closed the companv's
ersaRcmcut which filed the week, and
vas Yer} successful both frofa a financial
ana popular standpoint The next attrac-
lion will be Primrose & Vests minstrels,
Tuesday next. matinee and night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

Mr.. Geo. W Cleveland. representing
Smith Bros. & Co. Lid, of New Orleans.
accompanied by Thomas J. Tully. Jr..
special coffee man Tor the same firm. arc
In the city. These gentlemen are making
double team trip over the State. especial
~ introducing the famous Crescent City
brand OF Roasted Coffee and report trade
exceptionally good In the towns they have
visited Borchard. Brasher x Co. of Hous-
ton have placed an order for straight
car load OF this brand. which Is said to
be the first solid car OF roasted coffee ever
shipped TO one firm In this city.
The above sale. however. Is NO doubt
largely due TO the combined pulling quail
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

and Ma George Bower Wa elected. Ths
ladies' adopted our pledge and appointed
committee u Ten ladies In each ward 10
circulate u among the wolnen Tor sisnA-
tures. The women do most Oh the buyins
and there 10 promise OF great good N tina
auxiliary organization. The movement u
very popular here and 10 fast growing into
q tad, and when NO get It TO that posut
custom will do the rsnl II II Unnecessary
70 elaborate upon the possibilities u the
agitation You can comprehend at q glance
the far reaching effect OF it, success. Te
double Or auAdrup1s the output Of cur
broom factory. or soap factory, means .
corresponding increase In the demand for
the raw products Of which they are made
ard thus the influences q the movement
per,neAtcs the entire community. including
the farmers and ftockraisers, and instead
Of buying brootns made abroad out OF broom
corn raised abroad. and purchasing soap
shipped from other StAtes and made OF tai
low supplied by her butchers, We VIII buy
Waco or Texas made broons. made OF
Texas corn, and Waco OF Texas soap. made
OF Texas tAllow ! have received several
les:ers recently asking what Waco was 10
Ing 10 encourage manufacturing industries.
have replied In each case by sending our
Hcne Industry pledge All the protective |
tariffs, all the tax exemptions and bonuses |
and all other attempts At encouragement |
pale into insignificance compared with the |
ASSURANCE that when a man invests his |
money In manufacturing Industries in our |
midst We will give his goods the preference. |
II Is poor encouragement 10 the manufac- |
turer 10 pay him To come here, thea starve |
him 10 death while We buy our supplies |
from his old neighbors IN the North. The |
most important thing Is market for his ;
goods and II we win not give our patron-
are 10 the factories We have. how can We
expect 10 secure others?
Hoping that Houston will join Us n the
agitation. remain very truly yovrs.
S. l. Jones.
Secretary Home Industry Club.
The Houston business League will take
up the organization o. a Home Industry
club at Houston. and hopes TO secure not
ess than 1000 members during the next
thirty days. as home manufacturers should
be encouraged In every way possible
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14
A change Of FIRMS.

Mr.. John s. Radtord has this day sold
to John W. Haskins Of this city bis In
terest In the firm OF Radford q Hutchinson
and the new firm will continue the bust
ness OF dealers In fancy and staple gro
cerics at the old stand. Ioa Main street.
Mason block. under the firm name OF
Haskins q Hutchinson.
Mr.. Haskins is well known In business
circles in this city because OF his former
with the successful grocery
house OF Jno. W. Haskins & Co. aud now.
since he has bought into this splendid es-
tablishment. will give the same his per-
scnal attention. II may be safely predicted
that we will have one Of the best grocery
stores IN the South.
Mr.. George Goebcl has resigned his old
place and resumes operations with his
old friend and employer. MIR. Haskins.
All OF these gentlemen will be pleased
To have their friends call upon them. ex-
pressing at the same time their gratitude
for past patronage.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14
THE SITE PURCHASED
fnr The Location OF the New Church
bf sacred Heart.

The Pest published some time since a
foee'ing witch vas held at the Audito
riufu. AID pbieh wss addressed by Bishop
Gallagher. n reference TO e new Catholic
IaT41a ~ 10 c'@aUci IN Houston. PERMITS
fion was 2fantsa and an executive com,
nlities appointed 20 further the work The
iew paffA hsH beca named the Sacred
legrt Tie lsBd has been purchased OF
Acksrs. Hutchoson d Campbell and is tho
one- half block Or the corner of Pierce ave-
rue and San Jaciuto street. for which the
sum ~ sfj0O was paid Work will begin n,
once on the new church. which Will be used
iof the time being for both school and
church purposes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14
Table Linens and Towels.

Bleached Table Satin Damask, all Linen and
wide, per yard Observation-Disclosures. Csc
Bieached Table Satin Damask, all Linen and
wide, per yard Observation-Disclosures. 35c
Beached Table Satin Damask all Linen 60
inches wide, per yard Observation-Disclosures. 4Oc
Bleached Table Satin Damask all Linen 6S
inches wide, per yard Observation-Disclosures. 6OC
Good width Turkey Red Damask, per yard . 1OC
Turkey Red Table Damask extra wide, special
value for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Csc
TURKISH bath Towels l5x32' good SIZE each. SC
Turkish Bath Towels, 16x32, heavy quality
oeached' each ...... 1OC
Turkish Bath Towels, lSx4O heavy quality
uho'eacheu' eacn ..''.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1OC
so dozen all Linen Damask Towels, 24x4O each 1Oc
IS dozen all Linen Damask Towels knotted
fringe, 1Sx34 each Observation-Disclosures. tzc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

Miss NJ. A. Zwiebs millinery establish
ment on Prairie avenue has been the cen
ter OF attraction for the past few days to
all those pedestrians who have noticed the
beautifully draped wax figure in her win
dow representing the Belle of Ireland "
II Is the wG-k Of artist and has been
fayorably commented upon, showing that
the Houston public has an EYE for the
heaMtlfnl -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14
HELP HOME INDUSTRIES.
cishs Organized for fhat Purpose
10 Differeat Cities.
ONE TO BE ORGANIZED IN HOUSTON.
Oh9ect II 70 EnceuraSs Hene 1ndus-
trfes--TAe Bnssness League to
Take the Matter W.

Hons industry clubs ars being orsanizet
n many Of the cities oe Texas with good
results The purposes Of such organiIa-
tons are clearly defined below.
In making application for membership II
the Dallas Home Industry club. applicants
sign the following. The undersigned
hereby apply for membcrhip IN the DAlla,
Home Industry club. and agree 20 use ali
lawful naeAns IN my power for the promo
ton Of home manufactures and the indus
trial interests Of the Stats by calling on
merchants for home manufactured goods,
refusing 10 purchase Any other Mind when
such car be had. prices Lad quality being
the same, and eucouage others to do like
wise
From the constitution AID bylaws o. the
Home Industry club Of Waco. very similar
TO those o. the Dallas Organization. the iol-
lowing extracts are taken, showing its OBJ
1ects ard purposes
THIS utur shAll be known as the Home
Industry club Of Waco
Its purpose shall he 20 instill into tie
minds Of every citizen ot Waco the aeecs-
sity o. united action in the en- sourAs rnoni
Of home INDUSTRIES, giving them the prefer
enoe by purchasing when quality and PRICE
are eQual
Any citizen o. Texa. vho shall subscribe
to the following pledge shall be eligible TO
membf rship Ia this ciub.
Believing II TO be the patriotic duty
Of e"ery citizen OF tho STATE Of Texas 10
encourage home Industries and manu-
factories. We hereby pledge ourselves
10 purchase the goods. wares AID ner-
ohandtse Manufactured IN our city or
IN this state IN preference 20 those man
utac,ured else here y hen quality and rrace
OF the article purchased y ths SANE"
Al each meeting the executive committee
shall announce for discussion al ensuing
meeting specific articles 81 Texas nAnu-
afcture. or which shouii - manufactured
IN Texas. and appoint tso or more members
10 address the club at escE ensuing meet
ing. as 70 the condition 81 such ruarutAftui-
ing Interest u this State and the difficulties
IN the way Of IFS successful development.
The president 81 each meeting sSSli an
point one or more critics - discuss be,ora
the club, al the ens1irs mcc;iag me car
rent Newspaper and Tua~arlne literature ..
the month
The men hers OF this club shall ,eerh .,
preoep; and example the importance Q;
TeHas manufactures ana home industries
II shall be tne duty q this club 20 col 4
leci IS many samples as possible %. Texas .
goods .or continual -rh.hi- /
ton IN the club roomA
The exercise q this club shall consist o I
20; only business discussions. b.. social
features such as p.cuics din!ngE teas =.
which all refreshments sasn De o. TeKAs
pro'i1ction.
ANY other feature which The club ~,
ieem advisable such Is moo. e5lrt. etc.
nay be adopted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

There will be a grand calico ball tonight
at Bray's Bayou by the Bray's Bayou Gun
club. Several prizes are to be awarded aud
a socd time generally 10 promised all who
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

Mr.. Emil Upper has moved into his new
quarters at No sos Main street and has
replenished his counters with a new and
complete stock OF haberdashery, consisting
OF the latest spring styles in underwear.
shirts. collars. cuffs. neckties, hosiery
hats. etc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

ANY laundry can do laundry work but
you can get the best laundry wor. only at
81 Packard's Troy Laundry. 9l2 Prairie
avenue. Phone 332
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

The Wonder Store opens its doors a,
a m. and closes them at D. M and
sells goods at corner Main and Texas
avenue. This is So
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

ties OF the energetic salesnen represent
ing q good thing to firm quick TO realize
the advantages OF the article offered.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

The spotted cats are coming and every
one will like them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

ENGRAVED VISITING CARDS.
The latest styles at PASTORIZA's STA
TIONERI STORE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

The spotted cats viii be here in about
week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

HOUSTON GAS LIGHT CO.
Gas for illuminating cooking heating
and power II desired Apply to J. j. Nc.
keeVer. general manager
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14
IT'S JUST THIS WAY.

Look out for the spotted cats. They will
soon be here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

TO MY FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC
GENERAILY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14
Shirt Waists.

The most complete stock of Waists brought
South' ranging IN price from 4Sc to $3.50 Our
Waists are made right; they are made to wear.
wash and wear again. Every one is an exclusive
style and confined to our house
rs dozen Ladies' Waists in Light and Dark Lawn
and Percae, with white detachable collars. in new
CIV 'i00'No p'''oihs 4SC
90 dozen Celebrated Derby Waists, white detacb.
able collars made OF pretty colored Dmities This
Is the regular sl'oo Kind We make the price csc
20 dozen Lawn Waists in Light and Floral Designs
and Navy Blue, small figures detachable collars no
For Csc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

II you want to enjoy good concert and |
assist In worthy cause buy a ticket to |
ST. Josephs lnfirmary concert. 10 be given |
at Turner hall Wednesday, Marcl. - St |
Patrieks Day. Very respectfully.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

Ladies Gauze Lisle Vests the zoe kind for 4
Ladies' Gauze Lisle Vests the 4Oc kind. for 81 81
70 pieces of Linen Batste in checked effects
This is class of goods that is really In
seller, but we are only asking for the ward /
Colored Dimties, very pretty colorings and
wide, per yard .............. o.
All Wool Checked Suitngs, SO and SO inches
wide, in Black and White and NAVY and
White excellent value, for the yard. 40
Pretty new Worsted broken checks, in Black
and White and Navy and White biggest
value we can offer yards for. ......... ia
Black Crepon Skirt, lined throughout and we'll
made, big value for. Q6
Black Brocaded Brilliantine Skirt the kind
that usually brings 50. IS, for. ........ Isl
Beautiful All Wool Broken Check Skirt
beautifully made and Skirt that should
bring SIS. 80. Instead of that price, We
make it. Observation-Disclosures. A9S
Handsome Black Brocaded Silk Skirt made as
we'll as your dressmaker can do it, and 4
Skirt that is valued at $7.75 our price is. SIS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

The spotted cats are en- route to Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14
Our Special Silk Sale.

VuI OptIIdI OIIN odI6...
Was such success last week that we have de.
cded to repeat it, and on Monday we will offer
the following:
very pretty assortment of colors in Gace Fou
lard Silks in new and effective designs,
For 17C yard
80 pieces of Fouard Silks in different colors and
most desirable patterns, at price that will move
them quickly. Instead of 4Oc
We mark them to 24C
25 pieces of new Swivel Foulard Silks in lovely
colors and the Arabesque figures
Extra wide, for CSC.
25 pieces of the loveliest Fouard Silks, extra
wide, in all the colors both dark and light
grounds and the very newest designs. Instead of
marking them 75c which they easily worth,
We mark them 40C ward
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

The Piano. Organ and Music Dealer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14
Collars and Cuffs.

Every conceivable style of Collars and Cuffs may
be had of us. The stock is complete and the
styles most desirable.
Both the White Linen Turn. Down and Cler
zeal collars ................ izts
stylish Standing Collar, very mannish and
The new Tin Plate Linen Collar the most ct.
fective OF all ................. zN
style of Cuff, together with Turn
Down or Clerical Collar, the set is Zoc
Hurd's Celebrated Writing Paper, "a sheets
and "a Envelopes, put up in boxes 1or Tue 4,
box complete. ...........'' ~
complete line of Hurd's finer Paper, IN QUA
prices half that will be charged elsewhere
most complete stock of the new Empire 'alau'
Fans, at prices ranging from &c to DUG
From our superb stock of Handkerchlels W0 '''''
three big bargains
Ladies' warranted Pure Linen HemstltcnT 4
Handkerchiefs - -
Ladies' warranted Pure Sheer Linen He'll a.
stitched Handkerchiefs. ...........,.,..,;
Ladies' warranted Pure Sheer Linen Enproiu &c
cred lIemstitched Handkerchiefs.. $1,000
When you want Corset, remember tnat we R
all the prominent makes, such as W. , ID, :. He
q g., p. d., H. H., Thomsons Glove niu"'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-14

~ aN7l f-t'+-l -fIsA' F-tlf'lAFF fiJ-A-Y2
Ezaassa League Hoss,9n. Texas
Wac. Cozr-e;cal Cub. WACO. Texas.
l.1Tra H. ass. -- D.sar Sir. Yours Of March
80 aal-sr 'or Information Il 10 The eu,lea.
e.. % LIZ Home Industry cluo as re-
cssres SD ,no~ril.iy comply.
The e7asliluon aud sy-lass were only
E5eplel week ago and have 10, vel been
.r.ai+c - cgars1ls,t form Tor distribution.
~. se-a y9u tie newspaper PINK. from
Ts,et yVa Iasy gather = pfyliy good ioel
(. c-r 3s.sc y.e4
Ca-er se- s-a . srtirls !. O; the coastl,g-
Tx 4e rl-s q. .ts le2t meeting appon,-4
! Committee q .-Ecs 5ucitolrs % prepare
: l-tI % lat u.-nrtaciorlcs sa1 their prod
leis. Wiki ilst TIE committee lie instructed
u +-A44sl a. e.Lltf gIl. l8-lrt form or ~
La -eefpGpeFs tDr The information g. the
-. 81 tc4I Sh.rI any article uaAufac-
t--oc ~ waco % vaaieg .ss purchaser Sll!
AIor How % rf4 i1r &c from ais merchant.
- itee are % dues o. ofhsr charges
Awe q- i--4.lr re- ry--'l,ilee Wlll 4aA
LIZ a-ee lile 5'~rs 70 contribute small
hei1 csta 20 p-y tae e1psrssA " this surN.
44t glaefl .H made usueSz@yy W reason
c. Inc ialE o. iniQrualva lie 10 what il
u-r tff.-fec ID waco
gus 3 ega. On iheeis %, paper. has been
clA.i'i'1l 10 eTtr tie city. zach copy being
4eii tlta aut enthusiast 10 yfncgrv sixus
t9f't ga-s wvrh So goiug on e.eadily. zHc
fsp-a tge Eisaers CON. tss emery. What
COR ilor9 ll-l Insecure Waco ha1 ever
@ye uaruiaatqf.eg from @ $50 hois. r4dih
factory 10 { $500 cg0 wooden .a.il aaa he
clHL Wiil ,zake u rs baEiacug % sse tat
Mace leppir 1uy taef aoo1s n lhcy are as
S"'c sa9 Is cheap - geoA- manufactured
elsewhere
The Influence o. tho movement among
ihe laciorics HIS already br.sl felt Ouy
cigar makers gre telling 10 dealers never
sold before our broom factory is fiud.ng Il
oniicylt 70 supply The dfgnznd aud our
Nacp SOAP u r pidly ~ hing &C. u5v tr,3
efeiv grocery store. One a our Wagon ana
easriaFe fscto-.as ir now FOR tine I'm, tii1.
10 The history o. Waco csIFy ne wagons aud
tug9iea iu stock, Tho plan teretaiurc bn,cr
20 put them up 90 orders The shop all
iueei 70 nine repair depsrtnen, and gva-
eial flaehkMithiuf. nut the pr0uriefurf
arranged 10 iuu at full capacity. eurlayir.
every man their room and aarhiatrr vWt
accommodate. putting In al spsfr time on
neH work. orders or no ordors ftey re
iieye in the efficacy q the home iuAur,ry
agitation ard education. IL Is 70 gfta
other industries, bat. strange TO SAY. so,ne
OF the manufacturers do not secm to aDpra,
clatc the movement. There are a number
o; them "ho have never attended a meet.
ing OF the clue nor have they responded
to the Request, for their names and the Ar.
ticles they manufacture To these the CON.
mittee viii 20 in person aud tell them
what the club 10 trying TO do for them
Two weeks ago the leading ladies' OF
waco met pursuant TO a request from our
club and organized a Ladies Home Indus.
tiy club with Mrs X. U. Rounsavall pres.
ident; Mrs. Tom Padgitt. wise president.
Mrs, Il. Rotan, secretary. and Mrs. G. w.
White, treasurer. Mrs. Rotan has since rs-
signed on account OF other pressing dutiss,