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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-21
BATTLE in PROGRESS

London, July q dispatch from
Capetown says a big battle is in pro-
gress at Middleburg where Lord Rob-
erts made an attack in force on the
Beers. The dispatch says President
Kruger is with the Beers urging them
to fight to the death.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-21
CANT GO YET.

London, July "a. A Chefoo dispatch
says the commanders at Tien 5Tsin
have concluded it would be useless to
try and advance to Pekin before the
middle OF August.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-21
SERVED THIRTY YEARS.

Grand Forks, July July 10, Snpt,
q. "a. jerks completed his thirtieth
year 81 continuous service Tor the
Great Northern Railway company
When he first entered the service ct
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-21
WANT IL. 4.

Shanghai, July 21.The British
Scrusier Bonaventure sailed today from
WI Sung for the purpose, it is re-
ported. Of oyerhauling the steamer and
bringing Ii Hung Chang north.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-21
INTO Al WIRE FENCE.

s-s New Rockford, NJ D.. July q. Miss
Helen Sehmid, who was taking sad
die ride with another young woman. i
few miles out of town. ran into q wire
fence lately built and was thrown,
breaking her collar hone and injuring
herself otherwise. though not seri-
oaslY 3s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-21
8CQNFIRMATORY

Brussels, July p The foreign Office
this morning received q private dis,
patch as tending to confirm the Con
ger message.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-21
MRS. PoTTER.S Loss

Il Paris, July u Mrs. Potter Palmer
reports to the police the loss Of dfa-
mond necklace valued at SIT 900. It )
was stolen from her rooms in the
Champs Elysee Thursday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-21
CHINL.o 3 RETIRE.

Taku, July On the 18th the
Chinese at Tien Tsin continue to re-
tire. The Russians occupied the Taku
arsenal north OF Tien Tsin unopposed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-21

MANY CALLED BUT FEW CHOSEN.
Grand Forks, July 21.-There was
not much interest taken in the selec-
ton of the majority of the fusion can
didates. There was, however, a lively
interest taken in the selection of a can
didate for congress. The Office was
conceded the pops, as the democrats
had the gubernatorial nomination. The
spopulists urged the selection of Ueland
of LaMoure, but that gentleman de-
clined the honor w. H, Standisn
and ]. P. Lamb declined the proffered
place, and there was considerable talk
of naming ]. F.. Williams of Grand
Forks, who was selected by the mid
road pops. Finally it was decided to
give the place to the democrats. Tom
Kleinogel was urged by all parties 10
accept but refused. The convention
was determined to give the place to
Cass county and Silver Dick Shadrick's
name was mentioned, but he refused to
.rt,n, run, and a stampede was started for.
Lieutenant Hildreth, who will be Tom.
MarshalPs opponent. s &
The platform is scarcely what the
reform populists wanted, as prohibi-
ton is ignored, but as resnbmission
was also tabled the compromise was
generally accepted
The fusionists are generally Well
pleased with the ticket and consider
IT more conservative slate than has.
ever been presented by them before,
Especial care was taken in the selec-
tion OF cand didates from the Red River
Valley, where the republicans are sup
posed to be sore and where the vote
lis the heaviest.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-21

5.5 THE CONGER MESSAGE.
Berlin, July 21.--The German Off
cials regard Conger's message as a
week old. The Kaiser will not take
one backward step.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-07-21
TROOPS FOR MANILA.
MOVEMENT Or NORTHWESTERN
TROOPS TO THE FAR EAST HAS

MOVEMENT !. Or NORTHWESTERN
TROOPS TO THE FAR EAST HAS
& BEGUN.
1 st. Paul, July although the two
battalions of the Eighth infantry that
were retained for service in Cuba have
been ordered to Fort Smelling, the local
army authorities have no information
as to the time of their coming. There
will be ample time after they have
reached New York to make prepara-
tions for their accommodate at the
post, as they are to go in camp on the
reservation.
Today the movement of the three
troops of the First cavalry that have
been stationed in this department will
begin. Forts Yellowstone, Meade and
Yates We're each supplied with one
troop of cavalry, but these will be
withdrawn for foreign service. A CON
signment of forty-nine horses that win
complete the quota was sent from this
city yesterday and will q go direct
through to Seattle. {. 55
Unless the emergency arises it is
probable that the, two battalions of the
Eighth infantry will remain at Fort
Smelling six weeks after their arrival.
The commanding officer will have abb
SOlute discretion as ta the men that
are to be taken with him, and it is
probable that he will draw on the de-
pot battalion Of the Eighth that is at
present at the post. Men that are not
physically fit for hard service will be
transferred and their places win be
supplied with other soldiers. e
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-10

\ negro giving his name as Wheat
hin came N yesterday gave himself
up. claiming that shooting scrape
In which no one was hurt took place
on Wickson creek Sunday. He made
complaints against some negroes for
gambling and against one for max
Ing knife play.
LOST-Between my home and
Webb Bros. store, pair gold rim
spectacles. suitable reward for
return to Mrs. II. G. Robinson. ls6
REWARD-For return to this Of
fee Of one double breasted blue serge
coat lost saturday night in the rear
OF Cole Bros hardware store. d2t
DR.. Geo. r. Tabor has returned
from Kansas City, where he went a.
a delegate to the democratic nation
al convention.
W. l.. Turner returned 10 Rogers
Prairie Sunday, accompanied by
/ iss Sallie Eddleman.
Mrs. Spencer Ford has returned
/ from TeXarkana.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-10

Mr. aud Mrs. a. j. Buchanan were
called 20 Lexington Sunday by the
serious Illness of Mr.. buchanan,
father, Dr. Allen.
Marriage license have been issued
% Geo. ". Keeling. OF Reagan aud
Ellie GauaWay of Tabor. Also To
j, II. Reese aud Sophia Jones
Mr.. and Mr.. Gabr LOWS ure here
from Madison county, on route to
Medina City, Bandera county, where
they will make their future home.
lee cold watermelon, kept all the
time at -. n. Knowles wood yard
aud grist mill, down at the old
creamery. order one. They are
fine. #
Three months for dollar is cheap
enough for the Daily Eagle, and by
paying 1t In advance you get a guess
at the census, for the prizes named
elsewhere. dtf
Misses Wilson, McConnico, Board
and Others will serve refreshments at
the residence Of Or. W. II. Wilson
from I to p. m, Friday, July ~,
the proceeds to boz devoted to repair
ing the Presbyterian church. Allare
CORDIALLY invited To attend. lsg
| Mrs Batten, mother of Mrs. eau
, ley Francis and MIR. Bob Batten,
died at p. m. saturday, at her
home in kurten neighborhood. She
was buried Sunday. She was a Menu
Der Of the Presbyterian church aud a
most excellent Christian lady, be-
loved by all.
First Lieut.. Albert jenkins, Of IN,
First Artillery, L. ;. A., heretoior,
stationed at Key West, is here visit
ing his parents, Capt. and Mrs. Jen-
kins. lie is On route to Fort Monroe
Va. Lieut.. jenkins belongs to th,
branch Of the artillery service having
charge of the heavy coast defens,
guns
Rev. Rush Miller and Miss Daisy
Hall were married saturday evening
NJ Z O'Clock, M the residence Of th,
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II y
Hall. Both were raised in Bryan
and have many friends who unite IL
wishing them much happiness. tn,
ceremony was performed by Rev
James Ray. The happy couple lef
for Brentwood.
There are lOO0 chances 90 get
prize for guessing at the census, IL
the Eagles guessing contest, am,
| fifteen thousand dollars is IN,
highest prize. Other prizes ar
s5oo, S9OOO, 5000, sou, s2OO, sloO, etc
dw II
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-10
u. A. 4. q. Time Gard, Bryan
LOCAL NEWS.

Judge John y. Henderson arrived
Sunday.
Call for Temps bottled beer aud
cool OIL 1915
Nrs. G. NJ. Proctor Is visiting AZ
k!ip.
Mrs. Joseph Gclber &, visiting IN
Hampstead.
Lenp's beer il the best hot wealth
er beverage. 1893
o. G. Utsey visited Marlin the
past few days.
; : Kennedy was here from Stone
City yesterday.
Drink Mt. Vernon Pure Rye at the
Exposition saloon. l53tf
Mrs J VI. Gilbert of Waco l. Wis
iting Mrs. ID. u. Dawson.
Prof u. j. McDougald was here
from Bethel yesterday.
Call and see what bargains j. !,
Parks offers In huggies. l92
Prof j. G.. Maggie has returned
from an extended western trip.
Mr.. aud Mrs. j T.. Semple of Nav.
asota were visitors here sunday.
Miss Beulah Shields NJ San Anio-
nio Is visiting Mrs. Geo. II. Tabor.
Miss jenkins left yesterday after a
pleasant visit 10 Mrs. Jewell Howard
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Renfre wer,
here from franklin Sunday visiting
relatives.
Edwin Kidd of the North TeNa,
Female College at sherman was her,
Saturday.
Miss Alice Hnnway returned Ia
Tyler yesterIay after visiting rela
tiyes here.
Mn Fulkcrson and daughter, Miss
Addellc, Fuik~son, have returned
from FL 'iax
). W. Buchanan has rcirigcratc,
meats of all Minds at city MarkeN
He leads them all 30
Mr. and Mrs. &. + Moore hay,
gone to Colorado springs, Col, Il
spend several weeks.
y. H. Knowles has put In q new
grist mill M the old creamery, AN,
grinds every day IN the week. II
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-10

James aud Sam u. Wilson were ap-
pointed to call on the city council
and see about getting the use Of the
city mules and implements. The
following executive committee was
appointed 10 raise funds and take
charge Of the work: d. &. Zuber,
chairman; W. n. Johnston, secreta-
I'd treasurer; r. ;. Webb. J. A.
~, G.. ;. Parker, r. ;. Searcy,
G.f Brandon. John u. DAILY. The
coisnittee has full power Ia act. and
viii proceed with their work at once.
Good.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-10
EXCLUSION.

To Galveston and Houston for
trains passing Bryan July 18th $3.50
p. ln. and July %, 3a. m., "A. d. &C.
will sell round trip tickets, fare TO
Galveston 500, Houston SLID good
to leave Galveston s:2j p. m. July
18th and 7:lo n. M. July 18th, good
20 leave Houston on regular trains
zap 90 and including g:2J %. M. train
-Inlv 18Th.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-10
TO FIX THE ROADS.
C"mrsittee Appointed TO Raise
Funds and Push the Work.

The Eagle has frequently referred
to the necessity for fixing up the
roads before the busy season comes
ON, aud intends to keep hammering
on the subject until something Is
done. The condition Of the Democrat
crossing road through the Navasota
river bottom was called 10 our atten-
ton yesterday by u gentleman who
said funds should be raised for fixing
mp the roads and suggested that in
asmuch as the railroads are interest
ed in getting all the cotton they can
they should be called on for dona-
tion To the road Improvement fund,
which, he thought from expressions
he had heard, they would be willing
90 give.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-07-10

After the above was written, or
late In the afternoon, well attend
ed meeting Of business men was held
az the city hall. The committee APP
pointed AZ "A previous meeting 10 see
the commissioners court reported
that body willing and ready TO fix
the roads aud bridges rs far AS the
Nayasota river as early a. the bust
ness men would fix them beyond
that point. The committee appoint
ed 10 investigate the bridges and
crossings ON the river reported that
II would boz necessary to build 81,
Il dump BO feet long between main
and slough bridges at the old
Democrat crossing and also &,
build some slough bridges. the cos
az this point being estimated al
Ss0. The committee also reported
the Manning ton bridge in good or
der, aud that s2uu would Doe require,
from Bryan 10 buy this bridge, Leor
county 10 pay the remaining SIS
and hN the ,loughs ou the otheI
side
Prof l.. l.. Mcluui, presided at %,
meeting and ". Il. Johnston. NJ. n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-06

lunch basket. She was sitting on a low
pile of boards and close beside her sat
workngman, bare-armed and sinewy'
swarthy man with small, black eyes ana
a short, black beard. He was eating win
evident enjoyment the breakfast the giri
had brought him. Amos Brandon paused
at the picture. 1t pleased him. He nodded
smilingly to the girl. who nodded back
and when the swarthy man looked up he
nodded to him, too. Amos leaned against
a pile of lumber.
''Your load will be lighter on the way
back" he said to the girl
"Yes," she answered, father always
has good appetite"
The swarthy man looked up He nodded
gravely to Amos.
she's good girl" he said owly."come
long way"
= Yes" said Amos. I'm sure she's q
good girl"
The swarthy man looked around at the
object OF his praise. There was fondness
in his glance.
Smart girl, too" he said. Teacher say
smartest girl I'm English school" lie saio
this with some difficulty, but with evil
dent qualification.
"oh. father" cried the child, with
swift little blush.
Then the swarthy mans rough voice
grew softer.
she's all I got" he said.
''I see." said Amos Brandon.
"Mutter dead, bruder dead. sister dead.
Only Lena left" He turned a little and
softly stroked the girls hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-06
LAST DAY At NEWPORT.

Yesterday was award day and the third
of the Newport Horse Show. The attend
ance. as has been the case throughout,
has been large and fashionable. and big
list of entries OF a high class has charac-
terized the show and made IL successful
in every way The following awards were
made this afternoon:
Class 2-Pairs of horses. 10 hands
Mystic, ch. m. and Marigold, ch. m, b.
+. Manning. New York.
Glass 5--For the best harness and sad
die horse-Iris, blk. m, Mrs. Burke Roche.
Newport.
Class Pair of horses for demi-mail
phaeton--Kopelia. b. m, and Kitchener,
b. c.. w. II. Barnard. New York.
Class 1-Runabout horse-Whirl of the
Town. b. e.. William III. Barnard, New
York.
Glass s2-saddle horses-Lady Eu-
phrasne, b. m. Harry T. Peters, Long
Island.
Glass 25-Ladies' single horse and trap
York.
Glass 3s-Road team-Thomas w. Law
son. Boston.
Class 2S--victoria and pair-Star. b. m.
Stripe, b. g., Mrs. f. Nelson, Newport
Class 6--Pair of horses for ladies' phae-
ton-Kitchener. b. c., and Kopelia, b. m.
william II. Barnard, New York.
Class 43-For the best harness horse =
Red Cloud, br. h., Thomas w. Lawson,
Boston.
Sweepstakes, Class 46-Best Hunter
Heathbloom, b. g., Howard Willets. New
York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-06
TALKED ABOUT.

Mrs. Amelia Walker of No. 176 Friend
ship street, heard a noise I'm the back
hallway of her house. at $50 yesterday
afternoon. She investigated. and found a
man there. who first demanded food, and
then ran away. He had cut hole in the
outside screen door, and had thus gained
an entrance.
James Murphy was fined IS and costs
In the police court. today, for reveling
on Pine street, yesterday.
Robert NJ. McStay and John Stanton
were committed to the state hospital for
the insane by Judge Sweetland, today.
In the Sixth district court, this morn
ing, James Morrill, was held in $7vJ for
trial tomorrow, for indecent exposure;
Marie Palano was fined 81 and costs for
stealing tomatoes from Murdock McKen-
zie; John McVey was sent up for six
months as a vagrant; Jane Quinn for six
months as a common drunkard, and Da-
vid Hart, n. c. d., was placed on proba-
ton until December 7th.
Hose responded to a still alarm at
Patrick Ford's house, No. Pond street,
yesterday. Chimney fire; no damage.
Mrs. Mary Metcalf of No. 24l Ives
street lost a pocket book containing
about 81, yesterday afternoon. A sneak
thief took II from her house.
Mrs. Allen F. Mills. the night matron
at the Central police station, ran a needle
into her foot, last night. DIR. Griffin was
called, but he was unable to locate the
broken point
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-06
Death SUDDEN.
Comptroller Morgan Expires
Shortly After His RenomIna-
tlon by Saratoga Convention

Albany. n. r.. Sept. 6.-comptroller
Morgan died at p. m. yesterday at his
home In this city. Heart failure was the
Immediate cause. He had been Ill for
two weeks but was recovering. DIR. Mil
bank was at his bedside when he died
Comptroller Morgan returned home
from Saratoga yesterday morning where
he had been nominated for comptroller
During the afternoon he complained OF
pains about the heart and DIR. Milbank
was called. He grew rapidly worse, how
ever, and shortly before 10 o'clock breath
ed his last At his death bed were his
three daughters and Deputy Comptroller
Theodore Il. Gilman. His two sons are in
Europe. one OF whom Is convalescing I'm
London hospital from a long and seri-
Gus illness.
Gov. Roosevelt. under section 81 OF the
public officers law will make the appoint
ment to fill the vacancy for the unex-
pired term caused by Col. Morgan's death.
As far as the vacancy on the new state
ticket is concerned the Republican state
committee has the power to fill all vacan-
cies caused by death, withdrawal OF can
didates, etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-06
One Touch Of Nature.



He hadn't slept soundly He rarely slept
soundly now. IT wasn't his age, surely;
he was only 81; and IL couldn't be his
business affairs. for all his investments
were sound and highly remunerative and
his large income was rapidly increasing.
No. he must lpok for the cause elsewhere.
Perhaps II would be well to consult a
doctor. ~
He arose and. lighting tho gas, looked at
his watch. 4 was 4;30. He went 10
window that faced the east and raised
the sash. The air came cool and frag-
rant. Low down by the far-away ridge
streaks OF pale blue light were showing.
'Il see this sunrise" said Amos Bran
don. "I haven't seen one since was a
boy" lie hastily bathed and dressed
himself. "1'll see II from the outside"
ne added. and softly creeping down the
stairway, found his hat. and opening the
great door. descended the stone steps that
led to the street.
AS he faced the east and moved slowly
along the avenue he snuffed the air and
found II good. lie even took of his hat
and let Il cool his head
better than tossing on that comfortless
mattress" he muttered. Wonder why
never thought ~ II before?"
The pale streaks IN the east grew
.-oador, . pink nush rose behind the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-06
ALL CATHOLICS.
Meeting TO Be Held at PhIIa.
daphIa for the Purpose Of
Uniting Their Societies.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Advices re-
ceived here indicate that one of the most
important meetings of Roman Catholic
priests and laymen ever held in this
country will convene at Philadelphia un-
der Archbishop Ryan's auspices. on
Sept. IL.
This meeting will be attended by dele
gates representing every section of the
United States. and from all the Catholic
benevolent and fraternal societies under
the guidance of episcopal authority
which. 1t is estimated, embraces a men,
bership of fully 10000 souls.
The object In view Is to form a fedora
ton of these associations, IL possible. for
the general good of them all 1t is un-
derstood that the order known as the
Catholic knights of America has ini-
tiated the movement looking to the ANAL
gamation. in this respect following the
suggestion recently given by Bishop Mac
Faul OF Trenton, N. J.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-06

elastic. He seemed to grow younger as
he advanced. Laboring men, swinging
their dinner boxes. looked around as they
passed him. He was an unusual figure
at that early hour. Once he heard a man
repeat his name TO his companions and
,ney all stared curiously at him as they
passed.
As he came within sight of the lakes
blue ripples a girl came across the ave-
nue. and turned on the sidewalk
just ahead OF him. She was a girl
Of perhaps fourteen, rather slender. with
clear olive complexion and thick, dark
hair. She was neatly dressed, save her
shoes. which were dingy and frayed. and
In her hand she carried basket whose
contents were concealed beneath a white
paper. Amos Brandon quickened his
steps a little.
You are an early riser" he said to the
girl. At the moment he was interested
in early risers.
Eyes. SIR" said the girl, who showed
no surprise at his remark. IT have to
rise early to carry my fathers breakfast
10 him. He is a help at the mills. over
there" She pointed 10 long row OF din
gy buildings not far ahead.
She spoke well and with lack of con-
straint that the old man admired.
why doesn't your father come honc
to his brealxfast?'' he asked.
He goes to work at midnight and quits
at noon" she answered.
And how far do YOU Gomez
About n mile and half
She gave him little nod and turned 20
cross n vacant field that would save her
n few steps. Amos watched her for n mo-
ment as she sturdilv stepped forward.
"A good little woman. and her father
should be proud Of her 7 hope he Is" lie
sighed softly. as he plodded on.
He enjoyed the lake. with Its dimply
surface and the swash OF the little waves
as they struck the piling. and the black
banner OF smoke trailing after far-away
steamer Presently. he turned and strolied
over toward the iron mills. Almost In a
moment he came upon the girl Of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-06
BUYING UP GOLD MINES.

Denver. Col. Sept. 6.-Martin Robbins.
agent for the Armour-Haviland Co. of
Chicago. in an interview. said rnat he.
with his associates, had just closed the
first part of a deal involving s2o,oOo.o 900
that is to be invested in Colorado gold
mines by the packers and London part
ners.
Mr.. Robbins says contracts were closed
for properties in Teller and Gilpin coun-
ties. calling for the payment OF s2.000,o00.
but he refused to divulge the names OF
the properties until he has succeeded in
transferring all the mines on which he
has an option.
He made no scruples about saying that
his principals in the negotiations were
Armour-H -Haviland Co.. of Chicago. and
Hayes e. Co., of London. England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-06

wooded crest, the clouds became hazy.
Swiftly the flush deepened spokes Of light
were flung upward and then came the
sun.
Amos Brandon walked slowly onward.
eagerly watching those magic changes.
oh" he said. that's fine: it's worth
the trouble. How many people know
anything about Il? Precious few. Look at
the present audience. One restless. lone
ly. old man. and n night watchman or
two. What a shame"
He came to the street intersectioned
and paused and looked at his watch.
Quarter TO five," he muttered. mo.
I'll not go home. / feel like a runaway
boy. III stroll down to the. lake. I don't
believe I've really seen the lake in a dog
en- years"
He walked at a leisurely gait. breath
ing in the tonicky air and ever and anon
turning his gaze on the sun-tinted clouds.
his eyes we're brighter and his step more
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-06

Contrary to expectations. an investiga-
ton was begun yesterday at the New
York Yacht club station in Newport re-
garding the recent protests by the own
ers of the 7c-footers Mineola and Yankee.
August Belmont, owner of the Mineola.
and Messrs. II. B. Duryea and Harry
Payne Whitney, owners OF the Yankee,
were all present at the meeting, which
was called by Newport Yacht Racing AS
sociation regatta committee. 1t was an
executive session. and all details were
kept secret.