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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13
SIERRA COUNTY.
The Outlook is Fine for the Mining
and Cattle Industries.
From the Albuqusrque Citizen.

From the Albuquerque Citizen.
Hon. w. s. Hopewell. Of Hillsboro,
. prominent mine operator and cattle
raiser Of Sierra county, who is In the
city, was met by the Citizsn represen-
tstive this morning and asked for the
very latest and most important news
| about his section OF New Mexico.
"Tell the Citizens numerous readers
that the whole of Sierra county IL ON .
grand prosperity jump" remarked
Mr.. Hopewell.
Everything in the way Of mining Is
decidedly on the improve, and there
| will be several hundred Thousand dol
lars expended this year for placer pur-
poses, engineers and experts now be-
ing Ia the field at and near Hillsboro.
The "Snake" mine, owned and operat-
ed by Capt. II. NJ Porter, rs working
about fifty men, and shipping ore con-
stantIy; the "Richmond'' has about
thirty men at work and this mine ave
ages almost q carload Of ore for ship
ment daily. Ground Is being broken
for the big smelter at Hillsboro, and
this important enterprise, it is hoped,
will be 10 active operation inside Of
three months. All the camps of Sierra
county are in a more healthful condi-
ton, to-day, than for several years
past, and the output from the Hillsbcro
district alone, IL the same average con-
tInues, for this year, will be far in ex-
cess Of any years average for many
years."
SNOW, how about the cattle inter-
estsP"
"The cattle OF Sierra county, to-day,
can not be surpassed for range stock,
anywhere in the southwest. The
mountains and valleys are literally
covered with good, nutritious grass,
| while all the water holes are full with
water; thus You see, there is nothing
to prevent the cattle from developing
into the finest condition. Stockmen are
reasonably happy, generally prosper
Gus, and they are getting good prices
for their CATTLE"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

HOUSE bill No. 157, for the relief Of
Miguel Gonzales, Of Wagon Mound,
savors of special legislation and will
probably not pass that body IN Santa
Fe, though Member Marceiino Mar
tinez has kept his promise in introduc-
ing the measure, which orders that the
district attorney for colfax county shall
dismiss all proceedings against Don
Miguel and to enter satisfaction Of
judgment on the court records.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13
Dangers of Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
10 Of its resulting in pneumonia. II
reasonable care is used, however, and
CHARACTERISTICS Cough Remedy taken,
all danger will be avoided. Among
the tens Of thousands who have used
this remedy for Ia grippe, we have yet
to learn Of q single Ease having re-
suited in pneumonia, which shows
c~onclusively that this remedy is q Ger.
tain preventive of that dread disease.
II will effect q permanent cure liz less
time than any other treatment.
The 25 and DO cent sizes are for
sale by X. d. Goodall, Depot Drag
Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

PRESIDENT McKINLEY's courage in
facing the thousands Of ofice-seeksrs
In his proper person and turning them
away with the assurance that their
cases will not be considered at present,
augurs we'll for his administration.
The severest trial Of his high Office Is
the dealing with patronage seekers.
This trial he has met with fortitude
and an open frankness that has seldom,
IL ever, been equaled, and it may be
inferred that when he faces the difficult
problems of statecraft, he will be equally
courageous, careful and democratic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

Lesyes Chicago 600 p. M. Wednesday.
and Saturdays, Kansas City $3.50 Q. m. and
Denver $50 p. m, Thursdays and Sun
days, rceching Los Angeles In 70 hours
and San Diego In rs hours from Chicago
Connecting train for San Francisco via
Mojave. Returns Mondays and Thursdays
Equipment of superb vestibuled Pullmsr
palace sleepers, buffet smoking car and
dining car. Most luxurious service via any
line.
Another express train, carrying palace
and tourist sleepers, leaves Chicago and
Kansas City daily for California.
Inquire OF Local Agent, or
q. 7. NICHOLSON, g. p. A.,
A. T. Il 8. r. R'y,
Chicago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13
Subscribing for metropoli.au papers

The coming year will be crowded with
big news events and happenings. the de-
tails OF which everyone interested In ma
tional and foreign affairs will want to
lished is the SENT Weekly Republic OF st.
Louis. II is only 81 q year. and for that
amount 1t will send two papers q week to
any address for one year.
Tho Republic daily Is Sc q year, 50 for
six months or $3.50 for three months. b1tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

A BRIGHTER and happier day viii
have dawned upon the taxpayers OF
New Mexico when that point is reached
in Territorial affairs when they will
mot be called upon to go down into
their pockets, sometimes quite deeply,
for the support Of an individual news
paper enterprise, Max Frost's vascil-
lating New Msricdu at Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

No NAN who wasn't assured Of a
s'fat take'', as printers would say,
would for a minute think Of buying up
two members Of the legislative council
at Santa Fe, after having planked
down $3.50 q head for four votes In tho
lower house!
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

Twenty drops Of LALLEMAND's SPECIFIC
for RHgUMATrsn taken three times a day
for q reasonable time will cure The most
severe case Of chr oric rheumatism or
neuralgia. IL kills the disease by destroy
ing the germ In the blood, eases pain
quickly and constitutes strength 10 the
Joints and quiet snd ease TO the affected
parts. Price, $1.(0 per bottle. Sold by
Murphey-Van Petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

The man who is no sooner elected
or appointed to Office than be begins
to electioneer for tho place again, can
discharge his duties fearlessIy and
impartislly. Men possessed OF brains
have tried it--and failedl
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

DUE and timely economy seems to be the
watchword OF the hour with the finance
committees Of both council and house,
Ne,c Mexican.
Yes, the gentlemen will conscien-
tiously attend to It. They are cutting
down reasonable expenses and Grip
ping the efficiency of deserving and
needy institutions, so as to have &c.
900 for the printing Of useless stuff.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

HE uugodIy sight Of . grasping.
weak-kneed governor trucking in the
dirt for the spells Of Office, Is indeed
an abomination in the sight Of the
Lord!
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

THE news thst the Santa Fe sheet
suppresses, purposeIy OF otherwise,
amounts to much more than that which
Is admitted into its columns. But it's
not news to re-hash this truism.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

ANY person who lost pictures through
the Lockwood Art Co., of Los Angeles
about six months ago, will please lenv'
returned and portraits delivered. But on,
call will be made, so have the cash IL
hand. 104 2t*
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13
Notice.

Anyone indebted to Jas. M. CIuxton. or
Model Cash grocery store, win please call
and make SOME satisfactory settlement ten
days from this date, March 9Th, 1897, or
the same will be prosecuted by Iaw.
JAS. M. CLUxToN, 1o4-10t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

Lag yrols DAILY OrrIo-Deliverod BY mail.
most uoids $40. 90 per annum; 1900 Tor 1tx
months: <2.bO for three mouthbs BY car
rier. 10 cents per week.
LIs Vk0As WEEKLY OPTIO-16 columns, de-
livered by mail, post paid, $500 per an
mum, 500 for SIX months, 71c for three
aamnIe copies OF both daily and weekly,
mailed free when desired. Give postonnce
addrosa In full, including state.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NEWS, sonci
ned from Ali parts OF the country. COM
municationn addressed TO the editor OF
THE OPTIC, to insure attention, should pe
accompanied by tho writer's full name
and address, not Tor PuDlications puu 40 :
guaranty OF good faith.
RFMIrTAN1Es-May be made by draft, money
order. postal note, express or Registered
letter az our risk. Address all letters ane
telogramg TO w VfIIos
East Las va New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

REPRESENTATIVE j. Y LUJAN.
Below is Reproduced from the Santa
Fe NeW Merican q sketch Of the a eer
OF the well-known citizen Of San Mi
gueI county whose name heads this
article:
Jose Y. Lujan, member of the thirty
second legislative assembly Of New Mex
leo, representative from San Miguel county,
was born In Valencia county In June,
1855, where he lived for fifteen
yesrs, attending . private school after
reaching boyhood. In 1870, no went to
Las Vegas, entering the stors Of Mr.. Jose
AIbino Baca as a clerk, where be remained
until the summer OF 1874, whom be went to
st. Louis and attended the university In
that city for two years. Upon finishing
his education, he returned TO San Miguel
county and engaged in sheep raising.
In 1880, he sold out his sheep interests
and entered the general merchandise bust
ness at San ~Ignacio, where be is also pro-
prietor of the noted San lgnacio summer
resort.
Politically, MIR. Lujsn 10 a democrat,
casting his frat vote for the candidates OF
that party. He has never sought ofice,
and several times has refused & nomina.
ton, but In 1896 he was placed upon the
democratic ticket of his county as the can
didate for representative without any mo-
tics or consultation on the part Of ais
friends, and was elected. As . member Of
the assembly, his 0ourss has been consistent
and careful. Anxious for the advance
ment and development Of the Territory. he
10 opposed to e~xtravagance, Of any kind,
and his voice aud bis vote are always for the
interest Of the people. Having been placed
in a responsible position against his per-
sonal wishes and interests, he 10 discharg-
ing his duties to tho best Of his ability, and
il he has made any mistakes, they are those
Of the head and not of the heart.
In 1880, Mr.. Lujsn wal married 70 Miss
Emilia Valdez, o daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ignacio Valdez, Of Ocate, Mora county,
and since that time they have made their
| home at San Ignacio.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

MI. and Mrs. M. G. Farley, of Col
umbus, Indiana, are visiting in Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13

THE s'iremen's bill" will give Santa
Fe's fire company about 500, Las
Vegas $500, Albuquerque 5000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13
PURELY vEGErABIE.

The Cheapest, Purest
and Best Family Medi-
cine In the worldl
An EByEcruAL SPBcIPrc
for all disease 81 the
Liver, Stomach
and Spleen.
Regulate the Liver
and prevent CHiLLs
AND FKvER, MALARr-
GUS FxvERs, BowKL
C~oMrs-A1wTs, Kss-
MESS, ~JAuSDIcH AND
NAUSEA.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13
AZ ~ nLAoKLIsTIN0.

Representative J. A. Mahoncy has
introduced house bill no. 100, a. Santa
Fe. for the protection Of secret order
men.
Section 1, Of the measure provides
that every person iwho shall send any
paper, letter or writing, with or with
out q narue signed thereto, or signed
with q fictitious name, or shall publish
any statement for the purpose OF pre-
venting such other person from obtain
ing employment in New Mexico, or
elsewhere. and every person who shall
"blacklist, or cause to be ~''blacklist-
ed" any person or persons, BY writing,
printing, publishing. or causing the
name OF any mark or designation
representing the name OF any person
in any paper, pamphlet or circular or
book, together with any atement
concerning said person so named, or
shall publish that any one Is q member
Of any secret organization for the pur-
pose Of preventing such other person
from securing employment. or any
person who shall do any Of the things
mentioned in this section for the pur-
pose of causing the discharge OF any
person employed by any railroad OF
other company, corporation, individual
or individuals, shall, on conviction, be
adjudged guilty Of q misdemeanor and
punished by a fine not less than $500
nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment
in the county Jail, not less than thirty
days, o more than twelve months, OF
by both such fine and imprisonment.
The Hackney blacklistIng bill, which
has passed both houses Of the Kansas
legislature and is now in the hands o.
the governor. prohibits any employer
of labor from attempting by word
sign or writing Of any kind, to proven
discharged employees from obtaining
employment from any other person
company or corporation, and fixes The
penalty for violation Of this provision
at a hne OF $500 for each offense. In
addition, any such person, company OF
corporation, shall be liable to the party
Injured to an amount equal to three
times the sum he may be injured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13
PILEsl


How many suffer torture day aner day, making lilo
a burden and robbing existence Of ak pleasure, owing
to the secret suffering from Piles. Yet relief u ready
to the hand II almost any onc who will use ~ystomad
cally thu remedy shat has permanently cufsd shou-
sands SizsAoHs LYNX REGULATOR Is no drastic.
violent purge, but a gentle assistant to nature.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13
CONSIDERATIONS

SHOULD not be regarded as
q triiling ailment--in fact, nature
demands the utmost regularity Of
the bowels. and any deviation
from this demand pavas the way
uitsn to serious danger. Il e
quite As necessary to remove
impure Accommodations from the
bowels a. X Is to eat d sleep, and
no health can Be expected where
. costive habit Of body prevails.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-13
BAD BREATHE

bad breath and in nearly every case It comes from
the stomach, and can be 20 easily corrected Il you will
take SInAors LIvEs REGULATOR Do mot neglect 30
sure a remedy for this repulsivc disorder. 1t will also
improve your appetite, complexion and general health.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
Suburban News
In General
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.

There is at least one speak easy on
the South Side. For many years Mr..
and Mrs. Patrick Dougherty have lived
on Prospect avenue, where by hard
work and saving they paid for their
once happy home. Then Patrick be-
gan imbibing freely, and being finally
unable to earn enough to satisfy his
thirst, he began signing away little by
little his house and home. This, with
other family difficulties, came to a
crisis yesterday, when his wife swore
out a, warrant before Alderman Millar,
charging him with threats and non
support. He was given a hearing in
the afternoon and held in 5000 bail for
his appearance at court Richard
White, OF Prospect avenue, appeared
and qualified as his bondsman. Now
came the grand finale; Mrs. Dougherty
again appeared and swore out war
rant for the arrest of White. She
charged him with selling liquor without
a license and selling on Sunday, stating
also that he was partially responsible
for her husbands wrong doings, be-
cause of the time he spent in Whites
hotel. She further states that Mr.
White is in possession of a $1,000 mort
gage on her husbands property, given
him in payment for drink.
Hon. II. l.. Vein returned yesterday
to Philadelphia after visiting Rev. Fa
ther Chanath, pastor of the Greek
Catholic church, on Stone avenue. Mr..
Wein is consul from Austria at Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. Alvin Barnes, of Carbondale, re-
turned to her home yesterday after a
weeks visit at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jones, on Pittston
avenue.
The Ladies' Catholic Mutual Benefit
association will hold a meeting In
Pharmacy hall tonight.
We laundry stiff collars with soft
button holes. Crystal Laundry *%
Thomas Donlan, of the First district
of the Twentieth ward, denies that the
Democrats of that district endorsed
Charles Simrell for register of votes.
He says Philip Roche, of Cherry street,
was nominated.
Choice cut flowers and flower de-
signs at Palmer & McDonalds, 544
Spruce.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
GREEN RIDGE.

Miss Eleanor Shafer, of Mt. Pleasant,
Iowa, is visiting Miss Myrtle Perry. OF
Capouse avenue.
Mr. Brant and family, of Capouse
avenue, have removed to 619 Delaware
street.
Attorney A. l.. Fowler returned Sun
day night from business trip in Chi
cago.
The Baptist Young Peoples union of
the Baptist church will hold weight
social at the home of Miss Effie Stuart,
of Penn avenue. Thursday evening. All
are invited and each lady is requested
to bring lunch for two.
Miss Blair of New York city, is the
guest of Miss Glare Reynolds, of San
derson avenue.
Rev. George w. Peck, of Delaware
street, who has been seriously i'll for
the past few weeks, is reported very
low.
Mrs. Charles II. Curvin and daughter,
of Fisk avenue, are visiting Mrs. Cur
wins mother, Mrs. Wall, of Middle
town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
IN HONOR OF A GUEST.

Miss Margaret Herbert. of Hazleton,
is the guest of Misses Griffiths. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Grifliths, of
$50 South Bromley avenue, and last
night in honor of their visitor the two
young ladies gave a party to a num-
Der of friends. 1t was pleasant event.
Those present We're: Miriam Ferber,
Edna Lange, and Miss Williams; j..
Peiffer, Hayes Williams, Edward Davis,
Beverly Reynolds, Nathan Evans, Go
mer Williams, George Millet, Bert Gise.
H" rry Ferber, Ernest Grifiths, Charles
Bertine, Devil Williams, Gus Williams,
and Mrs. T. j. Davis and son, Allen;
Misses May Green, Jennie Frennell, Ag-
mes Davis, Margaret Morgan, Jennie
Lawrence, Rose Hughes, Lizzie Penn
bridge, Lizzie Willard Elizabeth Mer-
edith, Esther Thomas. Gertrude Will
Iliams, Addie Williams, Jennie Jones,
Johanna Davis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
ALDERMANIC CASES.

Mrs. Agnes McNulty yesterday
caused the arrest of her husband Timo-
thy McNulty. The newsy part of 1t is
that, on the warrant, the husband is
charged with, entering the family
home, 129 South Grant avenue, and as
saulting his wife and children and
threatening to kill them" McNulty
was held in $500 bail to appear at court
He furnished it. The hearing was held
last night at the office OF Alderman
Blair
Another case before Alderman Blair
last night was quite complex. Germa-
mia Solucci is a boarder at 240 Tenth
street and a warrant for his arrest was
issued by Alderman Moses charging
him with insulting his boarding mis-
tress, Mrs. Rosa Cordier. But before
the warrant was served, the boarder
caused another to be issued charging
Mrs. Cordier and her husband with as
sault upon him. Mrs. Cordier was sur
prised when she was arrested. The
constable with her warrant for So
lucci is still chasing him Both cases
will be heard this morning-if Solucci
is captured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
DUNMORE.


Mrs. Z. Z. Smith, of Union, N. Y,
is visiting her son, Harry Smith, of
Drinker street.
Colonial council, No. 27, Daughters Of
America, will meet in their rooms Fri
day evening, Jan. 90. The State Coun-
cillor Miss Anna Weaver, will be pres
ent, also a number of other lodge Off
cials all of whom will deliver addresses.
After the transaction of their business
a banquet in honor of the distinguished
guests will be held.
Mrs. Fred De Bow, of Grove street, is
convalescing after six months serious
illness.
MIR. and Mrs. Y. Yetter, of Mauch
Chunk, have returned home after a
short visit with Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
Frost of East Drinker street.
Benjamin Jeffrey, of Clay avenue, is
seriously i'll at his home.
The Christian Endeavor society of the
Presbyterian church will hold a "Pov-
erty" social at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. l.. Speck, of Monroe avenue,
this evening. A cordial invitation is
extended to all to attend and join in the
pleasant festivities. Refreshments will
be served and an excellent programme
will be rendered.
Miss Margaret Lally, of Archibald,
who has been the guest of Miss Tessie
McHale, of Elm street, for the past few
days, has returned home.
Mrs. George Monninger is confined to
her home on jefferson avenue with ILL
ness.
Miss Margaret Fahey, of Pittston, is
the guest of Dunmore friends.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs, Michael Har-
rington, of Brook street, a daughter.
Edward Mitteer, of Webster avenue,
has accepted a position with the Finch
Manufacturing company of Scranton
A meeting of the Sixth ward Repub-
! lican club was held last evening in
| the Christian church on Tripp avenue.
| Several matters of Importance relating
| to the coming election We're considered,
The Republicans will hold a general
caucus in Odd Fellows hall this even
| ing.
The funeral of John Langan will take
place from his late home on Chestnut
street this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The condition of Mrs. f. e. Tuthill,
very critical and grave hopes are en-
| tertained for her recovery.
Miss Mary Gallagher, of Plains, is the
guest of Miss Lizzie Hastings, of Pot
| ter street.
William Bruning, of Brook street, has
sold his milk business and accepted a
| position with the Adams Express COM
| pany.
Miss Eva Rosenkrantz, of Pittston,
| is visiting friends in town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
HALLSTEAD.

The teachers in the public schools of
this place met at the home of Professor
B. w. Pease on Williams street, on
Tuesday evening and organized a read
ing circle to be known as the Horace
Mann Reading Circle" The following
officers for the society We're elected
President, Professor Charles +. MoXley;
vice president, Professor b. w. Pease
secretary Miss Winnie Tingley The
meetings will be held weekly. The OBJ
pect of the society is the mutual i'm
provement of its members.
a meeting of the principals of the
graded schools of the county was held
at Hallstead on Saturday, Jan. 16, to
consider the subject of uniform gradua-
tion in the graded schools of the coun-
ty. Superintendent Charles e. Moxley
was chosen president and b. w. Pease
secretary, of the meeting. After a
thorough and harmonious discussion
of the subject in its many phases it was
unanimously voted that a uniform sys-
tenn of gradation in the common English
branches be recommended for the grad
ed schools of the county with the eX-
aminations to be conducted by the coun-
| ty superintendent, Said regulations to
take effect in the sprin gof 1895
The Prohibitionists of this borough
will hold caucus in the lookup Tues
day evening, Jan, 10, for the purpose
of placing in nomination candidates for
the various borough offices to be voted
for at the February election, The Re
publicans will hold a caucus Jan. %, and
the Democrats will hold one on Satur-
| day, Jan. 2S.
Tie Young Peoples Society of Chris
tian EndeaVor of the Presbyterian
church realized $3l51 for their chicken
pie supper served last Tuesday even
| ing,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-19
LEBECk Z CORN

been too previous, too soon" in over
reaching itself and entering where
angels fear to tread" When the pub
lie questioned the ability of it's great
senate it should cease to have a senate.
The arbitration treaty as proposed had
something besides surface; it had depth
which the calm and judicial minds of
the senate could grapple with without
advice from the Scranton board of
trade.
Applause followed Mr. Dickson's re-
marks and there was no contrary opin-
ion expressed Mr.. Dodge's communi-
cation was ordered received and filed
President May in words and manner
that left no misunderstanding, an
nounced just before adjournment that
the 1897 committee would be named at
the next meeting. Each member named
who did not intend to perform the work
involved in his appointment, he respect
fully asked to decline to serve.