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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27
Barred From the Mails.

Washington, Sept 21 The post
Office department today issued an
order barring from the mails the mat
ter issued by the ex Slave Mutual
Relief. Bounty and Pension associa
ton, with headquarters at Nashville,
Tenn The ostensible object of the
association is to secure pensions for
e1 slaves. The bills providing for
such pensions, which were introduced
in the last congress, were used as .
basis for circulars in which it was
represented that the suggested legis-
lation was far advanced. Meetings
were held in various places. always
ending, it is alleged by the pustoffice
officials. in an appeal for money to
advance the work in hand
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27
INSURGENTS DITCHED
TRAIN NEAR ANGELES

Manila, Sept. %. 2S5 p. m-A
party of insurgents ditched a railroad
train a mile and half south Of Ange-
les this morning and then opened fire
upon the derailed cars from bamboo
thicket close to the track. killing two
Americans and wounding five Others
Lieut. LONE and FIVE of his scouts,
who were on the train, made vigor
Gus defense and caused the enemy to
fee. Six dead rebels were afterward
found in the thicket from which the
rebel FIRE came
Gen. Wheaton with SIX companies,
proceeded from Calumat to the relief
of the train, but his services were not
needed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27
DREYFUs IS I'M FRANCE.

Carpentras, Department of Vau-
cluse, France, Sept. 21.-Former
Capt Dreyfus arrived here this morn.
ing and went to the home of M. Val.
abregue, a relative.
Although the arrival of Dreyfus at
the home of Paul Valabregne, hie
brother-in-law, who has been estab
lished as cloth merchant here for q
quarter of q century, was soon
known, no demonstration occurred.
Nine. Dreyfus is expected here to-
night
While Dreyfas' health does not
permit of his receiving visitors It ia
hoped the climate will restore hia
strength during the next few months
which he is expected to spend here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27
The Cartersville Riot.

Springfield, LII ;, Sept. 21.-A
Gainesville special to the State-Joufnal
says that the secret verdict Of the
corooer's jury in the Carterville riot
case is 10 two sections. The first
states that Huse Bradley. John Black.
T. L. Floyd and Henry Branum came
to their deaths by guDshot wounds
inflicted durirg riot, and charges
Wesley Sbadowen, Willis Shadowen,
Elmer James. Lem Sbadowen. Willis
Carney, Will Kelley and others. uo-
Known to the Jurors, with being
engaged in the riot. The jury states
tha. it is unable to say which of the
accused men killed the negroes.
In the second section of the verdict
the jury dnds the fifth negro. Sim Cum.
mius, was shot by Elmer James and
thus making direct charge of homi-
side agsinst James.
The special says the negroes at the
Brush mine attempted to kill one Of
their number whom they accused of
betrayiog them into the hands of the
white miners The negro was rescued
by the militia and fed the neighbor-
hood. The white miners are Dow look
ing for him. They desire to prosecute
him for participating 10 the Sunday
riot. to Offset the cases brought against
them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27
.DREYFUS RELEASED
FROM RENNES PRISON.
Drives to Station Where His
Two Brothers Greet Him.
HIS DEPARTURE UNNorIcBD.

Rennes, Sept. eo-Capt Alfred
Dreyfus ae 8 o'clock this morning left
the prison here in which he had been
confined since bis return from Devils
Island. and proceeded TO Vern,
where he took a train bound for
Nantes. His departure wse complete.
ly unnoticed
NJ. Viguie, the chief of the secret
service, aad the prefect, NJ Dureauit,
arrived at the prison after midnight.
bringing the minister of wars order
for the release of Dreyfus The latter
walked from the prison to the bonle-
ward Laenne. where he entered q
waiting carriage and was driven to
the Vern station, outside the town.
Matthew Dreyfos met him at the train
and accompanied him to Nantes
While this dramatic turn in the
Dreyfas drama was taking place all
Rennes slept and the departure Of
the famous prisoner of Devils Island
was no more noticed than that of an
ordinary traveller
The carriage which was in waiting
was the same vehicle which took
Dreyfns to his prison when he re.
turned from Devps Island Dreyfns
got in opposite the house where
Maitre Labori had stayed previous
to the attempt upon his life, and
alighted about 500 yards from the
station and walked in, regardless Of
the drizzling rain The Nantes train
came in just as he arrived. Alfred
and Matthew Dfeyfns quickly took
their seats and the train went out Of
Rennes, bearing D.eyfus away, a free
man.
A small crowd of people had walk:
ed round the prison until midnight,
expecting the release of Dreyfns. bnt
>: then dispersed, thinking it too late
for Dreyfus to leave:
Madame Dreyfus left Rennes at
noon, accompanied by her father and
friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27
he sYaal Crisis.
AL Calculations are Upset by
Hos1lis Attitude Of Orange
Free State

London, Sept. % While the pre-
else result Of the secret session Of
the raad sc the Orange Free State ie
not yet known { here, President
5Steyn's speech at the opening Of the
session is regarded as an almost
.intalllble indication Of the attitude
which the Free Ssate will take.
Commenting from this point of view,
the London morning papers are all
impressed with the added gravity
of the situation, and murmers are
beginning to be heard regarding the
sdilatoriness Of the government in
getting troops forward:
Military men are said to be impa.
5tient They assert that everything
is ready and that they are only wait.
Inf, for orders
L eeognized that the attitude Of
the Orange Free State makes the
original estimates based upon Dutch
pentrality too small. Evidently q
much larger force will be required.
The government is faced with
something like a dilemma The
leader Of the opposition has publicly
denounced the precipitancy Of the
.colonial Office in forcing conflict.
Therefore. ministers are disinciined
TO convoke parliament. If on the
other hand, SO large on expenditure
as the appearant attitude of the
Orange Free State would involve
should become necessary. the govern,
ment wonid be obliged to summon
parliament in order to get adequate
supplies. It's understood that the
money question accounts for the
dribbling manner in which the troops
are being forwarded.
German military experts. realizing
the seriousness of the campaign
before Great Britain, are comment
ing with asfonishment upon the fact
that England is so behind in her pre-.
parations. In Berlin it is also believ-
ed that Dr. Leyd's is acting as Presi-
dent Kruger's evil genius and mis-
leading him by reports that he ie
likely to get sympathy # not assist
aDce from some of the European
powers. No member of the Cape
cabinet was present at the meeting
Of the Afrikanders members of the
Cape parliament yesterday.
q dispatch from Pretoria announces
that arms continue to be served to
the burghers.
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LIBERTY rs NOTHING
TO ME- WITHOUT HONOR. ,

Paris. Sep. 2o.-The Aurcre will
tomorrow publish the following dec
laration from former Capt Dreyfus !
ssThe government of the republic has
given me my liberty But liberty is
nothing to me without honor. From
today / shall continue to seek repara
ton for the frightful judicial error OF
which / remain the victim. 1 wish
France to know by definite judg-
ment that am innocent. My heart
will only be at rest when there re-
mains not single FreDchman who
impntes to me the abominable crime
perpetrated by another.
(Signed) Alfred Dreyfus.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27
B0ERs ARE READY.

London, Sept d The Johannes
burg correspondent OF the Morning
Post says The Boer preparations
are as complete as the government can
hope TO make them I. is believed
that martial Law viii be proclaimed
Thursday if no reply has been receiv-
ed from EnglaDd BY that time L is
.uaders.ood that the dispatehing Of
Brisish sroopsSto South Africa will be
REGARDED as s cssas belli The Boer
officers are a,gipg the, government TO
begin hostilities forthwith. e is felt
that the 0range Free State can best be
forced to action BY q suocessful military
Demonstration on the part aof the
TrsnsYsas.
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SUMTER. S. c.. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 81. 1899

returning from the dead to the world
he loved The affection and solici.
tude of his brother are touching to
see His physical weakness causes
the deepest apprehension to his
friends. The journey was in the
main uneventful except for few ex-
pressions of disappointment on the
part of people who endeavored to get
q glimpse of him -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27
A Cabinet Meeting
Was Held in a Hurry.
BELIEVED 1T AGREED ON
REPLY TO KRUGER
AS"FEELER."

London, Sept. % "A cabinet coun-
oil was held today beginning at 1880
D. m. A large crowd assembled about
Downing street early in the day. The
cabinet ministers were loudly cheered
the secretary of state for the colonies,
Mr.. Chamberlain. receiving the lion g
share of the applause. The meeting
ended at 2 40 p. NJ.
Rumors are current regarding the
result Of the cabinet council. all pro-
Tossing to be based on good sources.
But these are vague and contradictory.
One news agency announces that imme.
diate and decisive action had not been
decided upon.
Later in the day various rumors were
still current regarding the cabinet
meeting, but the following, which The
Pail Mali Gssettee publishes is believed
to be correct: "The comparatively
short duration of the council warrants
the conclusion that nothing of supreme
Importance vas decided, aud such We
believe to be the fact.
Information in our possession is to
the effect that it was as interim cahi-
net summoned to consider an interim
dispatch. Itis believed that this paper
which met the unanimous approval OF
Mr. Cbamberlain's colleagues, will be
published as soon as received by the
Boer government Monday, or at least
at the latest Tuesday.
According to The Pali Mall Gazette
the dispatch opens with 90 expression
of regret at the unfortunate character
Of Secretary Reitz's latest reply and
proceeds with q very firm insistanee
upon the reputation of the claim OF
the Tranevaal to the status OF sover-
eign state, once more pointing out
British readiness to settle at once the
nature of the proposed arbitration tri.
bunal. providrd the other British con.
ditions are. promptly and unreservediy
accepted, and concluding with the init
nation that the imperial government il
now engaged in drawing mp it's own
terms aud that the Transvaal may
expect to hear from them very shortly.
The Pail hall Gazette says that an
other meeting Of the cabinet will take
place next Thursday or Friday when
the issues will be presented in more
serious shape.
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KRUGER HOPES FOR PEACE.

KRUGER HOPES FOR PEACE.
Cape.own, Sept. % Writing to an
intimate friend here, President Kruger
says "Thipgs are serious aud will
become grayer. but peaceful settle
ment will be attained -
In the Cape house of assembly today,
discussing the question of volunteers,
Mr.. W. P. Schreioer, the premier,
said he hoped some day to see a force
established in which the Eoglish and
The Dutch would unite for the defense
Of the colony aud render i: independent
Of imperial troops.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-27

:. Lima. Peru. via Galveston. Tex,
Sept. 21.-A great FIRE this evening
almost onplete!y destroyed tbe famous
and beautiful church Of San Francisco,
founded By Rzzaro i1 1885
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MOVING INDIAN AKMY
GREAT EXPENSE.

Bombay. Sept 22.-The remainder
Of the Ninteensh Husssrs and the
cavalry staff have sailed for the Cape
The cost of transporting the Iudiau
contingent to South Africa is estimated
at e400, 600
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pIoHaI Office and donbl forces at.
xol.ylaI arsenal and and dock yards
sainng every: nerve to equip
q saSsort troops g tie Cape
|'sa9 III baset down for certain that
Slisain WIZ do b nothing 70 pre-
terss 3 3 and Che colonisl
W Is e from a1mitting that the
q sopeaass The report that;
Britain had demanded The dis
|a Ielnilent of The forts at johannes
1foRetherwiitt 9 material reduc.1
Il q 1 "a b The arusment OF bnrghers.
lonial of1sice today would Meth,
s. 8 NOR 81 deDy, although i ia1
Z ssnwhle The Marc qnis of LaDs-
sdogne secretary of state for
oretnrned this morning from
s3abln hss held long ss,nfeEences1
sssIi viii Gen lord Garnet w Woiseley,
;Iisa sfal nassha sud Gen. Sir Evelyn
scd sior 8 general To the forces:
and he activity at headquarters is3
Iec3Ai % the contract, supply the
5it Experiments
dspartnre Of the transport DE
aeastoE the Mediterranean today
IDg troops were witnessed By
and enthusiastic crowd
ooiwich activity increases
la7.sy, especially IN the ordnance
sdepaltment, where Maxim guns.
IYddae shells. balloon equipment,
eas reservoirs, wagons Tor Hne. light
4 s'sppsrat1s. water carts, ambnlances,s
.sspy grnaand other parsphernalia-
d oaern Rsrfarsare being hurried
39swasd s.
bile Tunorso OF the reassem bling of
spsrlisnsns are cusrsas. the fast Is recall.
:ssd sass d sbe Afe han aar 10 1878
sGrsat Britain decssred wa. Ssss epd
shsn sssenbled parliament
siIs eveping the Marquis Of Lans-
aopne issued 8 stric, order 10 the staff
stsu2r efice. warning all subordi-
nstss refrain irons giving the press
syiDformssion without the authority
ef sheiE snpetiio1s md calling attention
previous bresches Of dnty in this
Srsspecs. which, She order says, .will be
ncsogger tolerated 2
Adsicss from Capstown this evening
afe 90 the eject that the Afrikanders
deelsse that she Trans.asl VIII not
s1isld further, and that if the imperial
Rogernmens does not leeede from it's
present position var is Inevitable. The
Sonth African News supports the coa-
ssssfs0u of she Traasvaal that the
sonseatiee OF 1854 abolished the
suzsraipsy
According 80 other sdsiees che
burshess sre rspidly going, into Laager,
16i!a the exodus from Johsnnesbnrg
yes.erdsy reached 900 persons. The
sseek exchange IS johannesburg has
resolved TO close the moment martial Law
. proeIsinsd. bus oil current contracts
viii be eatrisd oaa until the proolsma-
800 suspeadiag busioess. In the
:noastime sbs merchants sre erecting
bassicsdes IN font Of their shop win
deHs.
At PIstosis The interest seems to be
.ssnssrsd 10 she meeting Of the Orange
Free State yoiksrasd tomorrow
sfTbursday) which it is hoped may
.spnehps ssggest modus vivendi that
would ssye the Situation.
On the other haad advices from
Bloenfsntein announce the arrival
there Of q large number Of members Of
the raad. adding that the result Of
tomorrow's sitting is already agreed
upon. as the OrsDge Free State will
tksou 10 les lot With the Trsnsvaal, ali
The Fres State burghers beisg armed
ssud ready % start ct s moments
spssiaI d:spa.ol, from JohaDnes-;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-08
REV. MR.. CLARKE MARRIED.
Miss Pierce becomes the Bride OF
the Richmond Rector.

A sSecial to the Dispatch from warsaw
Va. says:
"'The Oaks the home OF Mr. ana
Mrs. Il. T. Pierce, I'm Lancaster county
WAS the scene of a beautiful marriage
this morning at 10 o'clock. when their
only daughter Miss Mary Alice Pierce
became the wife Of Rev. William Meade
Clarke. rector of St. James church, Rich
mond Va.
THE house was tastefully decorated
with ported plants. In the parlor OF the
spacious dwelling the ceremony was i'm
pressive performed by Revs. Messrs.
bowman and Nash, friends of the
groom. The bride wore handsome cos
tune of delicate mauve broadcloth,
over chocolate silk, vest Of white corded
silk. on which was embroidered small
turquoise velvet palms in gold cord, with
collar of The same shade of velvet. She
carried a magnificent bouquet of brides
roses.
After the ceremony collation. was
served. and Rev. and Mrs Clarke left by
steamer Richmond for Baltimore, en-
route to Florida and other points South
They will return to Richmond on the 22d
instant. The brides travelling suit was
brown cloth. with hat. gloves. and furs
to match. only the family and few
friends were present. The bride received
many handsome presents"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-08
BRIDE OF MIR. BRYANT.
Popular Young Lawyer Married In
Richmond County.


WARSAW. VA. December 7-(spe-
cial)-At Shelly, near Wellford's Wharf,
in this county, the home of the brides
parents DR.. and Mrs. X. II. Pratt, this
morning at 10 o'clock was the social event
of the season, when their daughter, Miss
Loula. became the bride Of Mr.. Julian
Lecompte Bryant, OF Richmond. Va.
The bridal party entered the paror,
which was handsomely decorated with
flowers and evergreens, 10 the sweet
strains of the wedding march from Lo-
hengrin, rendered on the piano by
Mrs. G.. S. Mitchell. ooh, Promise Me-"
was softly played during the marriage
ceremony, which was impressvely per-
formed by Dr. James L. Bryant, of Cam
bridge. Md. father of the groom. The
bride was charmingly gowned in pearl
taffeta, with steel and white trimmings
and carried an exquisite bunch of Amer
lean Beauty roses. Her travelling dress
was Of castor-brown broadcloth, with
velvet latticework toque to match. The
bridegroom was attended by his best
man, Mr.. William Herndon Bryant, his
brother. of Baltimore. ard the bride by
her maid Of honor, Miss Madelade Pratt.
sister of the bride. who was attired in
mode broadcloth with turquoise trim
mings.
After partalNng Of an elaborate we'd
ding breakfast the bridal party, consist
ing of the bride and groom and a few
friends, took the steamer Richmond, at
WelfOrd's Wharf, for Baltimore.
The wedding presents were numerous
and handsome, consisting Of silver and
cut-glass. The grooms gift to the bride
was a handsome gold watch and chain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-08
MORE FORGED BONDS,
A New York Man COnfers With
Second Auditor About Them.

Mr. w. A. Underwood. of New York,
was to sec Second-Auditor Ryland yes
terday with reference TO about $150OOO
worth of forged bonds now held IN that
city.
The bonds are those printed by the
Kendall BankNote Company. rejected by
the Board of Sinking Fund Commission
ers, and sold by the express company TO
pay the cost of transportation. The bonds
about which Mr.. Underwood inquiries are
held by three financial institutions of New
York. who are holders for value. They
are utterly worthless. Mr. Underwood
will turn the bonds over to the Common
wealth to be destroyed as soon as certain
litigation pending in New York is ended
IL is said that ii is the intention Of the
New York authorities to prosecute the
men who uttered the forged bonds.
The bill which passed the Senate yes
terday permitting the. Second Auditor 10
attach forged State bonds. and after
three months TO destroy them. was oficr
ed at the request of Mr.. Ryland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-08
ROBERTS COMMITTEE MEETING.
IL IL Held Behind Closed Doors-rro-
cedure Considered.

WASHINGTON. December tine spe-
cial committee Of the House appointed
TO investigate the charges against MT.
Roberts, the Mormon representative from
Utah, held its first meeting to-day be-
hind closed doors. The meeting was call
ed for the purpose OF determining the
method OF procedure in the case. IL was
held In the room OF Committee on Elec-
lions. No. !. and was presided over by
tho chairman. Mr.. Tayler Of Ohio All
the other members OF the committee were
present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-08
FIVE FAyORITES BEATEN.
Books at New Orleans Have Rest of
Days Racing.

NEW ORLEANS, December Five IA
vorites were beaten in to-day's racing,
and the sixteen books on hand had much
the best of the days business. Weather
clear and cool; track fast.
First race-six furlongs-Sir Christie
pher % TO | and 10 81 won Merry Dav
q to p second. Virgins @ TO u third.
Time, 1:13
Second race-seling one mile-Sir Fftz-
hugh as to l and 20 ID won. Ben Chance
02 TO l and 3 To u second, Russell r. Is
to u third. Time | AZ
Third race-selling. one mile and
quarter-Lobenguela 90 TO l and to ID
won, Walkenshaw az TO and 7 TO lW
second, Admetus a 10 81 third Time. 200
Fourth race-handcap. one mile-Flori-
san % 10 and 10 - won. Ander q TO
8 and to 81 second. Vrgie o. 20 TO p
third Time. la
Fifth race-selling, one mile-Trebor Is
10 and 2 10 81 finished first. but was dis
qualined; Kiss Me g TO and 10 ~ won
linn 20 10 - second, Juanetta % To u third
Time. 1AlA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-08
QUAY. CLARK, AND SCOTT 'N''
In First-Named, Counsel WI"
Heard the 18th Instant.

WASHINGTON. December -
Senate Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tions to-day arranged the preihih'''es
for the consideration of the protests
against Senators Quay, Clark, ana seoul
In the Quay case, it was decided 10 near
counsel on Saturday, the 10th instant,
and that the hearing should be concludeu
on that date. Only legal questions are
involved In this case. and no witnesses
VIII be heard. -
The preliminary preparations ior the
Clark and Scott cases were placed III the
hands of Senators Chandler ana fetus'
They were authorized 10 decide TOT th1
committee what persons should De sum
moned. and when they should De hearu.
Senator Harris. the new member OF the
committee, was present at the meeting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-08
THE SEABOARD AT CHARLESTON.
Rights of Way Granted-SOuthern
Proposes Union Depot.

CHARLESTON. S. c.. December THE
City Council tonight granted rights
of way through certain streets to the
Chattanooga. Augusta, and Charleston
railway, a new line which the Seaboard
Airline has surveyed, and which gives
direct railroad connection between At
lanta and Charleston.
The Southern railway has proposed that
the Seaboard join the Southern, Atlantic
Coast Line, and Plant Systems in the
erection of a union depot. and I'm the
joint ownership and control Of the East
Shore Terminal railroad. which skirts
this city's eastern waterfront.
The commercial bodies and every mer-
chant in the city regard the coming Of
The Seaboard as OF incalculable advantage
20 the business interests Of Charleston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-08

: M,chaux. Of Powhatan county. and Is n
cousin OF DIR. Jacob Michaux. or TINS ci'y
She IN a very handsome and Charming
girl. and has won a host OF friends during
her frequent visits 10 this city. Mr.. ficR.
len Is descended from among the oiues.
families of Virginia, and Ia a promisins
young army man. He Is now s'auoneu
IN the commissary department IN ,uoa,
where the young couple will make ueir
home.
The charity ball will take place TINS
evening In the roof-garden ballroom Oh
tho Jefferson Hotel. This BAH IS always
one OF the most brilliant events OF 'he
season, and has been looked ror"ai" "
with anticipation by the society ser.
Seats have been provided by the eiiic'en'
MANAGEMENT for those who wish 10 LOON ',
on. AS this ball Is always ptauei,u'
sight, there Will be many VINO WIZ enJoy
looking on. Mann & Brown nave GENE
ouslv donated tho decorations anu ,no
music will be furnished by Rheinharot
orcbestra An elaborate supper viii be
served.
Mice Matte C. Schwartz. formerly
Richmond girl, was married on tne c'n
~ December to Mr.. Benjamin >. hawkih-
con a wealthy merchant OF New jersey
The ceremony took place in Jersey cry.
THE bride is the daughter OF Mr. isaac
schwartz. Of Fulton. and Is a very at
tractiye young lady.
The meeting OF the Ladies Matihee
Musicale. which was to have been heiu
This evening has been postponed until
next Friday at 4.30 =. NJ, when a musi-
Gale will be given I'm the Jefferson ball
room. to which each member Will nave
the privilege OF inviting one guest.
Mrs. Mary +. Parson was married 10
Mr.. Joseph Thomas on Wednesday at the
residence of Mr.. Lanier. No 800 east cary
street. Rev G.. NJ. Daniels officiating