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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19


known young man, and the editor,
wishing to say something to please all
concerned, spoke of the groom and
his elegant bride" Then the printer
got in his work. He made it ''ele-
plant bride. ';-EX
The Arizona Kicker gives the fol-
lowing definition of the word cigar
cite: A cigarette is roll of paper,
tobacco and drugs, with a small fire
on one end and a large fool on the
other. Some of its chief enjoyments
are condensed nightmare, fits, cancer
of the lips and stomach. spinal mem
nights, softening of the brain, funeral
professions and family shrouded in
gloom.
When Kansas was first settled I'll
rain belt extended only about as far
west as Junction City. About 1875 it
was discovered that the moist area had
extended us far as Ellsworth. This
year big crop of wheat has been
harvested almost out to the Colorado
line. The short grass" country will
soon be but a memory and the ''gol-
den beIt' will be widened out to in
clude nearly the entire state.-EX.
1t is expected that there will be
greatly increased attendance at the
common schools of the state, which
opened this week for the fall term.
The increased attendance is expected
to result from the new truancy law
which was enacted by the last legisla-
Low vii OIL Iii
dren between the ages of 8 and 10
years must attend school. Their fail
ure to attend will subject their par
entS or guardians to Il fine of from So
to S25. The law contains a clause for
the benefit of children who are oblig-
ed to support themselves. / provides
that such children when over the age
of II years need not attend school
more thnn eight weeks during the
school year. The only class excused
from attending the schools are those
physically or mentally infirm. The
law requires the county Superintend-
ents to nominate Il truancy officer for
each school district and the county
commissioners may confirm or reject
the officer nominated. The law pro-
vides that such officer shall receive
for his services the sum of s. a day.
The truancy officer is required to in
vestigate the absence of pupils from
school and ascertain why all children
in the district of school age are not in
attendance. If he finds that the par
ents ef the pupil are negligent he may
begin prosecution against them -
Canital
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19


A pumpkin grew till it weighed a ton
In "A garden spot in Kansas;
One man shot another with empty gun
In wayside joint in Kansas;
A tadpole even turned ia "A whale:
An alligator sprung from IA wiggle-tail:
And "a shitepol<e mated with nightingale
In park somewhere in Kansas
There's man with eyes in the back of his
head
In the fresky state of Kansas;
A coyote oined on travelling man:
A hotel run on retrenchment plan.
Used buffalo chips under the frying pan.
In prairie town in Kansas
A Bantam rooster laid a Brahma egg
In hennery here in Kansas:
a was horn with a wooden leg
And he hobbies around in Kansas:
A farmer has Il cow with her teats on top;
Also hog that won't touch slop:
But there never was failure of the cookie
bur crop.
Out here in prolific Kansas.
Tav
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Over in Platt county. Mo, the other
day a fat girl was married to. a well
known young man, and the editor,
wishing to say something to please all
concerned, spoke of the groom and
his elegant bride" Then the printer
got in his work. He made it .'ele-
plant bride. Elk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Buy from the merchant who adyer-
tises. as such a person has the right
kind of goods and sells at the right
prices. besides is not afraid to tell the
people all about it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Chancellor Frank Strong, of the.
Kansas University. has accepted the
appointment made bv Gov. Bailey, as
superintendent of the Kansas Educa-
tjonal EXHIBIT at the Worlds Fair at
ST. Louis, next year
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Puy us-we need coin.
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Notice of Application to Purchase School
Land

The undersigned hereby gives notice that
he will the 18th day of September. 1903.
make an application to the Probate Court of
Trego County. Kansas to purchase the fol-
lowing described school land, situated in the
organized county of Trego. Kansas. viz:
The northeast quarter of section Sc, town
ship 13 south. range "A west.
He names the following persons to prove
his settlement. continuous residence. and
improvements. viz: C. F. Holmes residence
Wakeeney. Kansas. and Thomas Kite res
idence Wal<eeney Kansas.
Done at Wa-keeney. County of Trego.
Kansas, this 9TH day of September. 1903
JOHN WORKMAN.
Petitioner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19
Publication Notice.

In the District Court of Trego County.
Kansas
Notice is hereby given that an application
will be made at the October. 1908 term OF said
court, which convenes in Wa-keeney. Kan
sas. on October 9th. 1903. to confer upon Lewis
SigIer. male minor resident of said eoun-
ty and state the rights of majority
Any and all persons Interested in same will
take due notice thereof.
LEWIS A. SIGLER
By his next friend Joseph Sigier.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

STATE KANSAS t.
COUNTY OF TREGO ..
l. F. w. King, cashier of said bank, do
solemnly swear that the above statement is
true: that said bank has liabilities. and
is not indOrSer on any note obligation.
other than shown the above statement. to
the best of my know ledge and belief. SO help
me God 4. W. KING,
Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before this
18th day of September 1903
HSEAI.N R. G. WILSON.
Notary Public.
Commission expires the 18th day OF March
1905
Correct. Attest:
F. w. KING.
L. L. PURCELL.
III. j. HILIE.
Z. Q. WILSON.
Directors
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19
Notice of. Application to Purchase School |
Land

Land
The undersigned hereby gives notice that
he will. the 10Th day of September. 1903.
make an application to the Probate Court of
Trego County. Kansas. to purchase the fol-
lowing described school land. situated in the
organized county of Trego. Kansas. viz:
The southeast quarter of the northweS
quarter of section :. township Is. range 24-
He names the following persons to prove
improvements viz:
A. T. Holmes. residence Stockrange Kan
saS. and George Smith, residence Stockrange.
Kansas.
Done at Wa-Keeney. County of Trego,
Kansas, this 9th day of September, 1908
GEORGE n. BRYAN.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19

Here's to the chigger that amt al v
bigger than the point OF good SEED
pin. but the bump that raises, itches
like blazes, and there's where the / ub
comes in.-MiSSouri editor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-19
High Grade Wheat.

ThreShing has been in progress on
the Fort Hays branch experiment
station and some of the Yields are very
gratifying. There has been grown
here this year 900 varieties of small
grain, 165 being fall wheat. The seed
grains of these were furnished by the
bureau of plant introduction of the
department of agriculture. and were
know to be promising The surplus
seed from these varieties is being sold
to wheat growers all over the western
part of the state, so that the benefit
of the station will be felt Immediately.
The following is a list of the varie-
ties that are considerably above the
average:
Kansas-No. 4, Kharkoy, a Russian
winter wheat (bearded). &c. 80 bushels
per acre: No. Beloglina, a Russian
winter wheat bearded, 1921 bushels
per acre; No 6, Ulta, a Russian winter
wheat, (beardedl, 1886 bushels per
acre; No. Z, Crimean, "A Russian win
ter wheat (beardedl, 40.6l bushels per
acre; No. s, Chirka, Russian winter
wheat (bald). 35.6s bushels per acre;
No. 3, imported Turkey (bearded) 49, 81
bushels per acre; No 30, Kharyok
(beardedl, 35.s bushels per acre: No.
35, Crimean importation (beardedl,
"a bushels per acre; No. 81. Thesis
(bearded). 1927 bushels per acre
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
Celebrating rlCKinley's Birthday.

Chamberlin Post and the w. r. c.
held joint meeting in the G, A. R. Hall
Saturday evening to commemorate the
birthday anniversary of the lamented
President Mckinley.
The meeting was called to order by the
president of the W. R. c., Mrs. Charles
E. Gorham, and prayer was offered by
the chaplain, Mrs. Cordelia Caswell.
Interesting addresses were made by
Charles Ross on The early Life of Nc
Kinley"; Life as a Soldier" by Major
N. P. Bowman; "His Success as Legis-
lator," by Dr. H. c. Newell; "As States.
man." by Capt. E L. Hovey; Influence
of Home Life and Religious Lie" bv Rev
A. F. Walch and "The Breadth of his In
fuerce," by Prof. D Y. Comstock. Mrs
E. l.. Hovey read an interesting poem or
Mckinley, which was written by an in
valid. During the evening Master Joe
Cheney enlvened the occasion by singing
several patriotic songs, among whicf
was President McKinley's favori'e hymn
Lead Kindly Light" The meeting ap
propriately closed by singing another
tavorite of McKinley's Nearer My Coo
to Thee"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
DR.. Cranes Address.

A large audience gathered in Howe
Opera House Tuesday evening, January
81, to hear Rev. DR.. Charles A. Crane,
pastor OF Peoples Temple, Boston, de-
liver lecture upon "The Greatest Amer
lean Fraud" DR.. Crane was introduced
by Rev. ]. M. Frost and gave a forcible
talk on the liquor frauds in Vermont
commercially, politically and morally.
The large audience gave the closest at
tention to Dr. Crane and if the voters
present did not know how to vote upon
tie liquor question before they heard him
speak they certainly ought to know how
to vote now.
In illustrating how the supply creates
the demand DR.. Crane used the coal situa-
ton as subject. He then brought
down the house by saying that there
was a great demand for coal in the Opera
House now. DR.. Crane pleased every
body and is sure of good house when
ever he comes again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
A Chapter In Natural History.

That animals in confinement will adopt
the habits of their wild friends is a we'll
known fact and is illustrated Just now
at the deer park. Wild deer in the
woods yard in the winter to keep out
of the deep snow and they also have
several paths leading from this yard
through growth where there is good
browsing The deer in the park have
practically formed a small yard in the
northwest corner of the park next to
Summer street and they also have sew
era hard beaten paths leading out OF
this yard. The path principally used
leads from the corner back to the deer
shed and is sheltered by the hedge, so
that the deer remain behind this hedge.
Another path leads out to the brow OF
the bill from which a sentinel can easily
see the approach of danger. This is ap-
preaching their native state and imltat-
ing their wild friends as nearly as they
can while in confinement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
Consumers League.

The St. Johnsbury branch of the Con-
sumers' League will be interested to
know that in the state of California there
are six leagues. OF one Miss Stone writes
to a friend as follows, from Pasadena:
Last week a Consumers League was
organized here. A lady from Los Angeles
spoke well, and the Episcopal rector and
a prominent physician also lent their aid
and voices in the new organization.
Some so women joined as charter mem
bers and everything looks favorable tor
a strong organization, The one in Los
Angeles has accomplished considerable
during its year of its existence
The list Of College Leagues comprises
Pomona College, Clartmont, Cal; Hum
boldt, Humboldt. Iowa; Lastll Auburn
dale, Mass Smith, North mp on, Mass;
Mt Holyoke. South Hadley Mass;
Wellesley, Wellesley, Mass; Vassar
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
The r1instreI Show.

Apollo Lodge, No. 2, Knights OF
Pythias, held their minstrel show in
Howe Opera House Friday evening.
There was large audience present and
a goodlv sum realized for the lodge.
The army and navy first part, an ori-
ginal medley overture, was arranged by
Frank 0. French Eva" by Joe Cheney;
"Just for Tonight" by the Imperial
quartette and "Yip-de-doodle-doo" de-
serve special mention. Down at
Lovers Roost" by Andrew Moore was
pleasingly rendered and the tavorite
comedians, Tim Casey and John Moore.
brought down the house. Steady and
Gallagher, of Berlin, N. H., the French
Canuck and che Irishman" in their musi-
cal sketches showed familiarity with
all kinds of musical instruments.
Frank O. French contributed his usual
excellent wor in his vocal solos-"The
Morning Alter" and They were all
Doing the Same" Prof. Bonett gaveh is
version of what an artist can do on a
trapeze, and Frank Tinker gave an ex-
hibition with his educated feet.
The performance concluded with sever
al sci. ctions from "FIorodora," which
were excellent hits on that musicaI
comedy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
Royal Hungarian Band.

The concert given Monday night by
the Royal Hungarian Band was a most
interesting and novel event. The gener-
al finish and precision of its playing were
very pleasing in the rendering of every
number. The czimbaon solo was
especially novel and enthusiastically en-
cored, as were the flute and cello solo.
The clarinet solo by Mr.. Matus was ex-
celently rendered and two encores were
responded to. He is master of the instru.
nent and his power over it is both
unique and surprising.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
Death of Nelson Shelly.

Nelson Shelly, who has been in the en-
ploy OF r. B. Lang at South Barton for
the past few months was fatally injured
while running stripper saw last week
Tuesday. A piece of the board flew,
striking him in the abdomen. Thursday
MI Shelty was brought to the hospital
here and an operation was performed,
but his injuries were found to be past all
medical AID and he died the following
morning at o'clock. Mr., Shelly was
quiet young man, and well liked by all
who knew hun. He leaves an aged
father, one brother and three sisters.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04

Pieces Tapestry (satin 6nish) small
figures. Colors old red, green brown
and bright red, 212, 3, 234 and 312 yds.
each regular price 75c Sale 5212c per
yard.
piece Figured Trcot, conventional de-
sign green and brown, 2a4 yds., regular
price $1.25. sale 90c yd.
piece Oriental Tapestry, very rich
colorings, 534 yds., regular price $500,
sale S1.50 yd.
piece Tapestry, conventional design,
red and green shades, 3la yds., regular
price 81 25. sale price soc yd.
piece Tapestry fruit pattern, shades
OF green and old rose. 31s yds., regular
price 81 so, sale price $1.05 yd.
! piece Tapestry, oriental design, colors
shades OF blue and old red, AS yds., regu.
lar price $3.50, sale price S1.30 yd.
piece Tapestry, floral design, colors
blue and terra Gotta, 212 yds., regular
price 50 so, sale price 81 15 yd.
piece Silk laced Tapestry floral de
sign, colors old red and ecru, 31a yds.,
regular price So so, sale price SIG yd.
piece Tapestry, floral design, colors
shades OF green, 3$4 yds., regular price
$500, sale price. S1.30 yd.
. pieces Mercerized Silk, double faced
for portiers. 5 yds. each, just a pattern
for double doors, colors garnet and ecru
Nile green and ecru, regular price S11 25
pr, sale price $675 pr.
pieces Oriental Cross Stripes for por
tiers, cozy corners and window seats
Az yds. and 41a yds., regular price $500
sale price 90c yd.
piece Tapestry, floral design, color
brown, regular price $1.00, sale price
Gle yd.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
These the prices We shall devote our
made by invoicing and whole space for the next
on.nn6 n,ooo NuC 30 days incur work rooms
UuLn6 [lC0o IHN for recovering furniture.
Onu half Shall we call atyourhouse
Vho'hali' for Fuuiture2
Brooks-Tyler Dry Goods
Company.

1 piece Ftu-Fru, silk and linen double
faced goods, conventional pattern for
portiers. colors ecru, green and terra
Gotta. 434 yds., regular price 50 S5, sale
price $1.S0 yd.
2 pieces Fru-Fru. silk and linen, small
figure, Just the thing for single door por-
tier, silver. red and green, also ecru and
brown, 212 yds. each, regular price 50 IS,
sale price $3.50 yd.
13 pieces Furniture Denims, very heavy,
all colors stripes. and conventional de-
signs; these are desirable for portiers and
window seats. Pieces less than 9 yds.
will not cut, regular price 3Sc. sale price
l9c.
s pieces Art Burlaps for hangings and
coverings, colors plain red and green, also
figured, regular price 80 to 35c, sale
price 1916.
II pieces French Cretonne (both sides
alike, all colors, the best wearing fabric
made in cotton. Sold for so to 6Oc, sale
price 21c.
pieces Pan Velvet. small figures, very
popular covering TOR parlor chairs, re-
gular price 90 and 125, each 55c.
6 pieces Figured Vellum, more yards oil
this used in covering furniture than all
the rest put together, all colors, regular
price $1.00 and 75c, sale 43c.
90 pieces Silk Damask and Tapestrvs
pieces containing 70 yds. to 21a yds., re.
gular price $3.50 to Sc so per yd. No
two pieces alike, all choice patterns and
colorings. Sale price half price.
400 samples OF Furniture covering, for
chair seats and sofa pillows, 80 80 sc
! and 75c each.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
w. G. T. u. Addresses.

A small but interested audience gather
ed in Music Hall, Friday evening, to
listen to the temperance addresses given
bv the ladies of the National w. c. 7. U.
Rev. E. NJ Chapman presided and ex-
cellent music was furnished by Young's
Orchestra. After prayer by Rev. DR..
S. G. Barnes, ex-senator Ross spoke
briefly on some of the sad results of in
temperance as came to his notice while
chief justice of the supreme court OF Ver-
mont. Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens of Port
land, the president of the National W. c.
T. U, was the principal speaker and
made a strong address. Size said the
temperance world was surprised at the
action of the last legislature and were
now listening to hear the verdict on
Tuesday. She said the argument that
the prohibitory law was worthless be-
cause it was broken would hold good in
regard to all laws for preserving peace,
and yet no one advocated the repeal OF
laws against stealing or murder. She
said she had read every license law in
force in the United States and she char
acterized the law on which Vermonters
will vote next Tuesday as the most I'M
reasonable, mplicated, idiotic produc-
ton she had ever seen or read. Miss
Anna Gordon, president of the Worlds
Loyal Temperance Legion, made short
but telling plea for the boys OF the land
and urged all voters present to think OF
the bovs when they voted on Tuesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
At Howe Opera House.

Beginning last M onday Miss Rhe Lor-
raine and her own company commenced
a weeks engagement at Howe Opera
House This is her first season playing
to popular prices, and it has been marked
by crowded houses and added laurels.
Among the notable names in the cast of
her supporting company is found Lorne
Elwyn, the sterling young actor. The
prices are 10, 20 and 80 cents, but the
company is a good one and they give
good entertainmt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

Harriet F. Damon has been granted
pension of $12 per month.
-Young's orchestra plays at prone
made in Baruet Friday evening.
The Knights of Columbus will hold a
social dance in Pythian Hall tonight.
The Order of Eastern Star hold val
entine party in Masonic Hall February
13.
A few of the townspeople attended
| the Masonic Ball in Littleton Tuesday
evening.
The st. Johnsbury Orchestra play for
a ball Friday evening at North Haver-
hill, N. H.
"A. L. Bragg was in Montpelier last
week as one of the appraisers of the
Christ church loss.
Herbert 7. Shaw has filed petition
in bankruptcy with liabilities Of $303 23;
assets of $35 exempt.
The Ladies Society of the Universal
list Church held a successful Tramp
Party Tuesday evening.
S. D. Atwood has been engaged to
cater at the Lyndonvile Womau's Club
Gen tlemen's Night" Thursday.
Noah Deschamps had tile misfortune
to break one finger and jam three Others
in Cross bakery one day last week.
The ladies of the South church will
serve supper next Friday evening at the
church from six until all are served
Joseph Gauthier will erect small
building just above the Pythian block on
Eastern avenue, for shoe shop for VIM
Lowrey,
Edward Paradis and Joseph Pippin
have rented section in Walkers granite
sheds and started in the monumental
business.
About thirty of the clerks on Railroad
street enjoyed barge ride to Lyndon
vile last evening. Supper was served at
Webb's Hotel.
Inspector Birdseye OF the Post Office
depar tment called on Postmaster Hazen
Monday and gave the affairs of the office
thorough inspection.
Canton Crescent hold their masquer-
ade in Odd Fellows Hall, Friday even
ing. One of their famous clam chowder
suppers will deserved.
Two skating rinks have been made
on the Union School play grounds, so
that the children may enjoy skating with
no fear of being drowned.
The ladies OF the Universalist Church
will serve a clam chowder supper on
Thursday at p. m. all are welcome,
both old and new patrons.
Frank Forsaith of West Concord has
purchased the ]. P. Mccormick house on
Cliff street, and will soon take posses
sion.
James M. Foye is making extensive
interior repairs on his new residence on
Summer street purchased from Carl E.
Gray.
George Davidson was before Justice
Worcester in the police court Monday
morning and paid$11.1o for being intox-
icated.
AT the meeting of the Jr. 0. U. A. M.
Friday evening, State Councillor Kyle T.
Brown and Deputy State Councillor ].
N. Dodge, both of Lunenburg are expect
ed to be present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Salt-F. n. Brown & Son.
Spencer imonds-Insurance.
Greenhouse-Mrs c. F. Gibbs.
Young Man Waated-C. T. Ranlet.
The Cleaning-Lawrence P. Leach.
Nothing too Good-W. B. Eastman.
Citizens Saving Bank and Trust Co.
Mrs. Emma F. Wells-Trained Nurse.
100 Ladies Wanted-E. N. Randalls.
Clean Up Sale-Lougee Bros G. Snythe.
53rd Annual Statement-W. w. Sprague.
Prices After Invoice-Brooks'T Tyler D. G. S..
Franklin Told His Father-W. w. Sprague
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
The School Children.

The school census, which has just been
completed, shows that there are the fol-
lowing number of children of school age
in the town of St. Johnsbury:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
Knight of Pythias.

Regular Convention of Apollo Lodge, No.
2, Tuesday evening, Feb. 10.
c. H. CLARK, c. c.
81. .soMERvnLE, Keeper ofRecords and Seals.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
Sheridan Council, knights of Columbus.

Regular meetings are held the second and
fourth Wednesdays of each month in Citizens
Bank building, second floor
JOHN ]. COLEMAN, Grand knight
CHAs. T. LYNCH, Rec Sec.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
Palestine Commandery, No. S. K. T.

Stated Conclave, Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 10.
WILLIAM WETHERBEE, e. c.
d. NJ. BACON. Recorder
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-02-04
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
passumpsic Lodge, No. II, r. and A. M.

Regular communication, Thursday evening
February 5.
Called Communication, Thursday evening,
Feb. s. The 2nd degree will be conferred.
EDWIN L. SPENCER, w. M.
DELos NJ BAcoN.- Secretary.