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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-19
Rescript by whitehouse. J.

Bailey.
Rescript by Whitehouse. J.
1t was incumbent on the plaintiffs, I'M
der the pIeadings in this case If they
would establish title by adverse posses
sion to the wood land in question. to show
actual use and occupation Of il of such
an unequivocai character as would re-
sonably indicate to the owner visiting
the premises during the statutory period
of twenty years. that the occupant was
Enthusiastically exercising acts of owner
ship and asserting an exclusive dominica
and control over the property. and not
merely committing occasional acts Of
trespass. The testimony OF eight wit
nesses was Introduced tending to show
that the plaintiffs and their predecessors
actually occupied the lot under color of
title and claim of right for more than IS
years prior to 1899; that during all this
time they cut firewood. timber, knees and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-19
FOUR RESCRIP!TS
Handed Down, This Week, by
Justice Whitehouse.
Two Cases Involving the Liability Of
Employers.
The Estab!ish.,c Of tile 70 Land by
Adverse Possession.

VIM; H. Harlow vs. Frank !. Bartlett
ana ana lily o. Rang"r. Trustees. and J. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-19

ceding Florida
northern has eed
hes
different
The Garfield, Atlantic City, NJ j.
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio:
Gentlemen" Last winter secretary had attack of
grippe which eofualy four
sickness
bottle truly worked wonders and
sickenng feeling within days would
be any money, when go away carry
valuable travelling outfit JLLL4N
SEGUINlO, CONDE De OWES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-19
VIM NJ Eldridge ct al. VS.. Harry G
Bailey.

MOtlOn 0NerTltitu-
Judgment on the verdict.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
oatarrh Can Not He Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
can not reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh IS a blood or constitutional disease.
and in order to cure 1t you must take IN
ternal remedies Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. IT
was prescribed by one of the best physi-
clans in this country for years. and is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on tins
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
ton OF the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
f. J. CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo. O.
Sold by druggists price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
WINS Not a Man at All.

Canandagua, n. Y, March PA per
son who was known here for five years
as William c. Howard, died suddenly re
Gently, and an autopsy showed that the
supposed man was a woman. Howard
who was about so years of age, and who
was employed as a farm hand, came here
five years ago with a woman who was
known as Mrs. Howard. A child wIs
born to the supposed wife.
The dead woman worked for farmers IN
the neighborhood, and those most init
mately acquainted with the family never
had the slightest suspicion that she was
not man. The cause of the wOnan's
death is a mystery. She took two tab
lets for throat affection and was dead
in 10 minutes. The medicine was sent
from Wellsville, this state, where relatives
reside. Two men claiming to be half
brothers attended the funeral, but re-
fused to divulge any information.
1t further developed that the person
known as William G. Howard was Alice
Howard and that she went through =
marriage ceremony in 1892 with Edith
Fordyce.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Nus. JENNIE NOBLE.

rcrous, nervous trouble. Those hot
flashes are just so many calls from
nature for help. The nerves are cry
ing out for assistance. The cry should
be needed in time. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was pre-
pared to meet the needs of womans
system at this trying period Of her life.
1t builds up the weakened nervous
system, and enables woman to pas.
that grand change triumphantly.
~ was very sick woman, caused
by Change of Life. suffered with hot
hW-hes, and fainting spells. | was
afraid to go on the street. my head and
back troubled me so. I was entirely
cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. Mrs. JENNIE NOBLE,
1910 Keyser st., Germantown, Pa
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28

Youngstown, Ohio March 25.-In a
head on collision between freight trains
on the Pittsburg, Youngstown Ashta-
bula division of the Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne & Chicago road, four men were
killed and three injured. The trains
crashed together in a heavy fog, COM
pletely wrecking both engines and piling
the cars up. The cause of the wreck is
not yet determined, the engineers on both
trains claiming they had orders to go
ahead.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Topeka Girls Skirts.

Over in Topeka, the girls are wear
ing three drop skirts. We don't know
what this means, but don't doubt that
it means something that will cost
more. Should fashion be invented
to reduce expenses, the men couldn't
stand the shock. Globe.
Not Always Gold That Glitters.
Mother - Why, George, I'm
ashamed of you, rubbing OIL the kiss
that Margery gave you.
Georgia. amt rubin it off; I'm
rubin it in.
There is no use trying to argue with a
woman who is pedantic.-phiIadelpniA
Bulletin.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
The First.

When their first son was born Adam
is thought by some critics to have
remarked, not without much acerbity {:
"Red hairI Wouldn't that jar
you"
well, I'm not presenting you
with any gold headed Gains, if know
myself" retorted Eve, affecting in
difference, albeit secretly mortified to
ieath. Puck.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
KILLED His Family.

Chicago, March 25.-Charles Towns, his
wife and their year old daughter were
found dead in bed here. They had been
asphyxiated by gas from the kitchen
range. a plug had been removed from
the range and the mans arm was thrown
over the child, apparently holding her
down. These circumstances are cited by
the police as evidence of a double muir
der.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Members of Posse shot.

Austin, Tex, March 24.--News from
Lytton Springs today is to the effect that
a posse is still in pursuit of outlaws who
shot into the Palmer house last night. II
is now known that four of the posse have
been shot and injured, as follows:
John Palmer, shot in foot Tom Rob
erts, shot in hand; Louis Cardwel, shot
in hand Frank Williams, shot in hand.
None of the men are dangerously injured.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
A Chance for Poor Lovers

A curious custom exists in the
Prussian royal family OF selecting
every Julya half dozen young couples
too poor to marry and having them
welded in the garrison church at
Potsdam on the anniversary of tho
death OF Queen Louise of Prussia.
After the ceremony each bride re-
ceives a gift Of a sum equivalent to
about $l25 and handsome family
Bible.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Nnnts Lnrge Guns.

Manila, March 25.-Lieutenant Colonel
Frank D. Baldwin of the Fourth infantry,
who has been operating against the Fill
pinos in Cavite province, has, on account
of the inaccessible places Astounding in
that province, sent in request for two
three inch guns and a supply of shrapnel
shells for use AGAINST the insurgents.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Noblesse ObIige.

"What are you staring at, Nellie?"
"Oh, please, ma am, with your hair
like that and your diamonds you do
look so like Lady PlanUagenet Cling
ham that was own maid tol Are
you any relation, ma amp"
"No-at least no near relation.
But you can have that pink silk
shirt waist of mine, Nellie"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28

Washington, March 25.-Secretary Hay
has been notified that owing to protests
of United States Minister Hart at Bogota.
and our consuls on the isthmus, the order
looking to the censorship by the Colom-
bian government of official dispatches Of
consuls has been vacated.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Rc.dX 10 Experiment.

did you know that you can take
an ordinary bottle filled with old
Bourbon and 10y holding it firmly and
horizontally with the left hand and
striking it sharply on the concave
bottom with the other hand, force the
cork out?"
"No. Where can I get such q bot
tle?"-Cleveland Palm Dealer.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Oldest Man In America.

Elijah Bledsoe, colored, living near
Burgin, KY, is believed to be the
Oldest man in America. There seems
TO DO good ground for believing that
he is over 100 years old. He is
known to have been married Is times,
and something like half hundred
of his children are scattered over the
state.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Temperate.
A Nee ssarv Citizen.

1T seems to mo that you take n
great deal OF impertinence from that
bartender"
"Well," answered Broncho Bob,
hes kind of got us where we can t
kick. You see he is not only bar
tender, but he runs the only under
taker shop i'll town, and we've simply
got to put up with him. "-Wash-
ington Star.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
III. to the Governor.

New York, March 25.-Mayor Low
signed the bill authorizing the Pennsyl-
vania railroad to construct tunnel under
the North river and to build railroad sta
tons in the borough of Manhattan. The
bill now goes to the governor for final
action
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Hard to Identify,

THAT is Jimmy's hair" said the
Football Player, laying out his troph-
les after the game, land this is Bill
ly's nose, and this is Toms ear, and
this eyebrow belongs to young Rush
err, but for the life of me l can't iden-
tify this finger. baltimore Amen-
can.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Hitchcocl. VIII stnx.

Washington, March 25.-Secretary
Hitchcock has returned from st. Louis
where he was called by the serious illness
and subsequent death of his brother. He
denied that he had any intention of re-
signing his cabinet portfolio, or ever had
contaminated hetiring.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Restraining Order Granted.

Chicago, March o5.-With the consent
of the defendants, Judge Grosscup in the
federal court has issued the temporary re-
straining order asked for by the inter
state commerce commission against rail-
ways entering Chicago. The order holds
good until June /, or until further orders
from the court.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
When the Proportion L RIGHT.

"But true love, you know, - urged
the young man, "can live on bread
and cheese and kisses.
THAT may be true when tho pro-
portion is right" returned the pr c.
teal old gentleman, "but, unfor'u-
nately, in your case, it is about nine
tenths kisses, "-Chicago Post.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
A NegLected Apple.

Mrs. Benham-You used to say
that | was the apple of your eye.
Beuham-Well what of III
Mrs. Misunderstanding, except that
you don't seem to care as much for
fruit az you once did.
Temperate.
Buzehard-E r-did you ever see a
sea serpent2
Biffkins-How dare you sir
always know when I've had enough.
sir.-Boston Post.
a Mere Formally
Haddon Erve-I want to rli-rry
your daughter, sir.
Mr.. Goldrox-H' m What are your
prospects?
Haddon Erve-Fine. She's willing,
so it doesn't much matter what any
one else says. Philadelphia Press.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
They Knew.

Dashaway-Did you tell the Brind-
erleys that l was going to call there
last evening?
Cleverton - Yes. How did you
know?
Dashaway-The wedding present
gave them was in the front parlor -
Town and Country.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
The Real Bitterness.

Mamma-But. darling. why should
you object to taking the good doctors
advice.
Bobby-It isn't his advice, mamma.
It's his horrid old medicine that l
hate to take.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Amiable Advice.

He-It was hard work to keep from
Kissing you last night.
She-Well, you must be careful not
to overtax yourself, Jack.-Smart Set
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
A usht RsLast.

Hungry Horace-Kind ady, amt
We gimme somepin ter cat2 amt
ate nothin' sence day before ycster-
day.
Kind Lady And what did you
eat then?
Hungry Horace-Nothin' bot do
market report in an old paper.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Pens.

In 1920 pens began to be made by
elliott, who manufactured them OF
steel finely tempered. The pen was
hand made throughout and, though
very inferior to the machine made ar
tices of today, was still great adj
vance upon the iron barreled pens
that had been previously made.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Manic, WIZ Not Accom-.

Augusta, Me-, March 24.-'Josepn H..
Mlnley has announced that for business
and personal reasons he had declined &c
accept the position of first assistant post
master general rendered him by Postnas-
ter General PAYNE.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Not Smooth.

QUINN think Bob Evans called
his book Sailors Log"
De Fonte-Yes, and it seems to me
some people ran against a good many
knots when they read it.-Chicago
News.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Cholera in Arabia.

Jedda. Arabia, March 25.-There have
been 40 deaths from cholera at Mecca
and Medina during the past 10 days.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28

Topeka, Kan, March 25-Miss Blanche
Boise, protegee of Mrs. Nation, horse
whipped Mayor Parker in his office at the
city building Monday morning.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Downeer Princess Dead.

Neuwied, Prussia, March 25.-The dow
sger Princess Marie of Wies died Mon
day. She was born January 29, 1925.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
The Hero.

who is the hero OF this piece?"
asked the man who was coming out
of the theater
And the manager thoughtfully re-
piled: 1.-THE man who is putting up
the money. "-Washington Star.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28

One size smaller alter using Aliens Foot Ease,
g powder. 1t makes tight or new shoes easy.
Cures swollen, hot, sweating, aching feet, IN
growing nails, cOrns and bunions. All drug
gists and slloe stores 25c. Trial package FREE
by mail. Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy,
New York
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Ripley surrendered.

Chicago March 25-Dan Ripley has
surrendered himself to answer for killing
Joseph Hopkins, the alleged safeblower,
whom he shot during quarrel recently.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28

Pisos Cure for Consumption IS an in
fallible medicine for coughs and colds.-N.
W. Samuels. Ocean Grove. N. J., Feb. II.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Well Informed.

''He seems to be a well informed
man."
Certainly. His wife tells him
everything that's going on. "-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during the teething
period.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28

The druggist who advises you to use
Hamlin's Wizard Oil for the cure of
pain, does you a good turn.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28

Salt Lake, March 25.-A helper en-
CINE on west bound freight tram No. 2O6
blew up ABOUT clock Monday morning
while gong up Lake hill, 10 miles west
OF Ogden. Thee men we're killed and one
fatally injured.
The Dead.
William Walton, engineer, Ogden.
A. a. kuphoff, brakeman.
Unknown tramp.
Fireman Roy Munsa was terribly burn
ed and scalded, and will probably die
from his injuries.
Nause Not known.
The engine was new compound. The
cause of the explosion had not been as
certained. Traffic was blocked for about
two hours.
All OF the men were badly scalded. The
bodies of the injured were brought to
Ogden. The trainmen state that the boil
er and upper part of the engine were
blown 90 ieet from the tracks, while the
trucks remained on the roadbed.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28

cHTQ Permanently Cured. No nervousness
Tth0 after first days Of Dr. KlineS Great Nerve
3eetorer Send for FREE 81. 90 trial bottle and trea
So Dr. H. H. KLINE, Ltd, 93 Arch ST. Philadelphia Pa
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
Dad BLOOD,
Cad COMpEEXHON.

The skin is the seat of an almost end
less variety of diseases. They are known
by various names. but are all due 10 the
sane cause, acid and other poiscns in
the blood that irritate and interfere with
the proper action of the skin.
To have a smooth, soft skin, free from
Gil cruptiors, The blood mast be kept pure
and healthy. Tie many preparations Of
arsenic AID potash and the large number
of face powders and lotions generally
used in this class of diseases cover up
for a short time, but cannot remove per-
manently the ugly biotches and the rcd,
disfguring pimples.
EferE72S vigilance IS SfSc price
of a bO0E;z5sEsS complexion
when such remedies are relied on.
Mr.. IL T. Shobe, 27oa Lucas Avenue, 81. Louis,
Mo- says "My daughter was afflicted for years
with dishguring eruption on her face, which
resisted all treatment. She was taken 10 Two
celebrated health springs, but received no bcne-
ht. Many medicines were presented but WIN
out result until we decided to try S. s. S. and by
the time the FIRST bottle was finished the eruption
began to disappear. dozen bottles cured her
completely and left her skin perfectly smooth.
She is now seventeen years old, aud not @ sign OF
the embarrassing disease has ever returned
S. S. S. is positive, unfailing cure for
the worst forms Of skin troubles. 1t Is
the greatest OF All OlOod purifiers, anu lno
only one guaranteed purely vegetable.
Bad blood makes bad compilations.
M@A Oh Oh puri6es and invigo-
N&EA&A TX rates the old and
W VI ~ makes new, rich blood
SA ~ M that nourishes the
Ss1sS] esasI SSaI body and keeps the
skin active and healthy and in proper
condition to perform its part towards
carrying off the impurities from the body.
If you have Eczema, letter, Acne, Salt
Rheum, Psoriasis, or your skin is rough
and pimply, send for our book on Blood
and Skin Diseases and write our physi-
clans about your case. No charge what
ever for this service.
SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY. ATLANTA. CA.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28
FATAL engine EXPLOSION
OCCURRED NEAR OGDEN, UTAH

Three Men Were Instantly Killed
Cause of Explosion Unknown
Traffic DeIayed-BOiIer Blown
80 Feet Away.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1902-03-28

puri6es and invigo-
rates the old an
makes new, rich blood
t h t nourishes the
body and keeps the
The Washington times., 1902-01-19
THE CAUCUS DEFERRED.
Republican Members Agree to Wait
for Cuba Reciprocity Settlement.

RepuDIic9n Members Agree to Wait
for Cuba Reciprocity Settlement.
Yielding to judgment of the leaders of
the House, and more especially TO the
wishes of the Republican members of the
Ways and Means Committee, the Repub-
lican members interested in the project
fer holding a caucus to ascertain the
sense of the party on the subject of war
revenue tax reduction have agreed to
withhold the call for a caucus until after
the subject of Cuban reciprocity is out
of the way.
Representative Payne, chairman of the
Committee on Ways and Means, repre-
sented to Representatives Cannon Bou-
tell, Shattuc, and others that the COM
mittee was engaged in hearing arguments
on Cuban reciprocity, and that until that
matter was disposed of the committee
would be unable to tell how much of
reduction in the revnue would result, or
whether it would take the form OF re-
duction in the tariff on sugar and to-
bacco, or of bounties paid the Cubans.
When the time came for action on the
war revenue taxes the committee wished
to have the latest figures from the com
missioner of internal revenue on the in
come from the war taxes.
Mr.. Payne and other members of the
committee want to make merely a cut
in the taxes while those who circula ted
the call are anxious to have them en-
tirely repealed.
The Washington times., 1902-01-19
BLACK AND RICH
= the Way Postum Coffee should He.


A liquid food that will help a person
break a bad habit is worth knowing OF.
The president of one of the State associa-
does not want her name given, writes as
follows: Whenever | was obliged to go
without coffee for breakfast a dull, dis
tracing headache would come on before
noon. | discovered that in reality, the
nerves were crying out for their accus-
toned stimulant.
''At evening dinner 1 had been taught
by experience that | must refrain from
coffee or pass a sleepless night. IN the
summer of 1900. while visiting n ply
siclan and his wife, l was served with
most excellent coffee at their dainty and
elegant table, and, upon enquiry, discov-
cred that this charming beverage was
Postum Food Coffee, and that the family
had been greatly benefited by leaving of
coffee and using Postum.
Il was so in love with it and SO pleased
with the glimpse of freedom frcm my one
bondage of habit and so thoroughly con-
vinced that | ought to break with my
captor, that upon my return home | at
once began the use of Postum Food Cot
fee and have continued it ever since, now
more than year.
II don't know what sick headache is
now. and my nerves are steady and |
sleep sound generally eight hours regu-
larly l used to become bilious fre-
quently and require physic, now seldom
ever have that experience.
Il have learned that long boiling is abb
solutely essential to furnish good Postum.
That makes it clear. black and rich as
any Mocha and Java blend. Please with
hold my name, but you may use the letter
for the good it may do
The Washington times., 1902-01-19
ALL INVITATIONS
WILL BE DECLINED.
BUSINESS HOLDS THE PRESIDENT.
Enable to Visit Many Places Where
He Is CalIed-NeSro Churchmen
Request Him to Stop
in Atlanta.

President Roosevelt. owing to the stress
OF public business confronting him, has
decided not to accept invitations to af-
fairs scheduled for dates before the ad-
jou1nment of Congress. Exceptions to
this rule will be his visit to the Charles
ton Exposition. on February IL. Lincoln s
birthday. and to the launching OF the
Kaiser's new yacht Meteor, in New York
Harbor, February %.
Bcyeridse a Caller.
Senator Beveridge called at the White
House yesterday. and found that President t
Roosevelt would be unable to attend the
dedication of the soldiers and sailors
monument in Indianapolis on May 10.
Scarcely day passes but several invi-
tations are extended to the President to
attend public functions. He is nearly al
ways obliged to decline.
Visit From Negro Churchmen.
delegation of prominent negro church
men. representing the Negro Young Peo-
pies Christian Congress. which will meet
in Atlanta. Ga, on August 6, called at
the White House yesterday to invite the
President to attend that event. The dele-
CATION was headed by Prof. l. Garland
Penn, of Atlanta. Bishop Gaines extended
the formal invitation. The President took
the invitation under advisement.