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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-05-31
Grand Island, Neb.. and others.

Grand Island, Neb.. and others.
The first regular table of rates,
adopted i'll 1888, ranged from 20 cents
per 81, coo insurance for the age Of
rs years, to 81. 10 per 81 eco insurance
for the age of go years. These rates
were in force until Jan. l., 1901,
when table became effective, rang
ing, from 40 cents per $1,000 at Is
to 20 years of age, to 80 cents per
81, 600 at A 20 45 years OF age. again
in June, 1908, the table of rates was
changed to the schedule which is now
in force, ranging from 80 cents per
assessment for 81 900 insurance at the
age of lS TO % years, TO S1.00 per as
sessment for 81, 900 insurance at A to
40 years. The present Head Officers
of the society are Head Council, A.
r. Talbot, Lincoln, Neb Head Ad-
visor, Dan B. Horne, Davenport.
Iowa Head Clerk, c. W. Hawes. Rock
Island, Ill. Head Banker, \. n. Bort,
Beloit, Wis. and others.
The growth of the society has been
phenomenal, having reached on March
81, 1905, a total of SO, 500 benefit mem
bers, carrying s1,6}0, rs. 3 900 in
surance, with $4,000 certificates OF
membership issued and not yet in
itiated, the number of members NJ
to the present having very nearly
reached the 1000, 0C0 mark. The
society has paid in death claims the
enormous sum of $40, 900, coo to the
beneficiaries of over 1000 deceased
members. The cost of management
of the society's affairs for the yeal
1903, which year is the latest rel ort
we have at hand for many of oul
statements, was only 81 cents pei
member. During this year there
were 10, 1853 local camps.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-05-31

the head Office for fourteen years. or
until 1897, when it was removed to
Rock Island. Ill.
The first death occurring within the
order was that of Alb. Mayer, of
Davenport, Iowa He died July IA,
1884. This was the only death of a
member of the society whose claim
has not been paid in full. At the time
of Neighbor Mayors death there were
724 beneficiary members. and one as
sessment realized but 1896, which
amount was paid to his beneficiaries.
The Head Camp is the supreme gov
erning body of the society. 1t con-
venes biennially, this year in Milwau-
kee week after next, and is composed
of delegates chosen by state camps in
proportion to the membership IN
each state. The delegates to the state
camps are elected by county camps,
and delegates to county camps elected
by the local camps. making a COM
pleIe system of representative govern
ment.
The territory occupied by the society
in which local camps may be maintain
ed embraces Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin,
Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, South
Dakota, North Dakota, Michigan,
Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, West Vir-
ginia. Pennsylvania. Wyoming, Mon
tana, Idaho, Washington. Oregon,
California, Colorado, Oklahoma.
Indian Territory, Maryland, Delaware,
New Jersey, New York, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, Massachusetts. Vir-
ginia, Arizona, kentucky, District
of Columbia. Vermont. New Hamp-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-05-31

tomorrow. The program as prepared
is an elaborate and expensive one, and
the thousands who come here will be
entertained i'll manner befitting rhe
reputation of our city i'll this regard.
Nothing now remains except good
weather TO make one of the grandest
gatherings of Modern Woodmen and
citizens OF northeastern Iowa ever
known in this section. Trains have
been provided for from nearly all
directions to bring the crowds here,
and low excursion rates will attract
a large number. From the north
there will be train from Austin,
MiDn,, arriving at 10 40; from the
west a train from Clear Lake arriving
at 8 :25; and the accommodation later
connecting with our II % train from
Calmar from the east train from
Prairie du Chien arriving at 3 :25
with a special also from Elkader con-
Meeting, and trains from Lansing, Du-
buque and intervening o;nts bringing
the people in here at II 20 From the
south there will be two special trains
from Cedar Rapids early in the morn
ing if it is pleasant day. arriving
about ten o'lock. and the regular train
bearing Head Consul Talbot and many
others arriving at IL 20. Also negotia-
tion have been III progress for spec
ial train over the Great Western from
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-05-31

shire, Maine, Utah and Nevada. except
ing the large cities in these states.
On Nov. Il, 1890, rhe seventh head
Camp met at Springfield, H., and a
complete re- organization of the society
was effected, radical changes being
made IN the system of government, and
the following head officers being
elected: Head Consul, VIM. A. North
colt, Greenville, H. Head ADVISER.
II. G.. Hedges, Lansing, Mich. Head
Clerk G. w. Hawes, Rock Island.
III. ; Head Banker, David G. Zinka.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-05-31

Iowa institution, and was founded
by Joseph Cullen Root. of Lyons,
Clinton county, Iowa. The first camp,
Pioneer Camp. No. /, was organized
at Lyons, Jan. 3, 1888, with 2l members.
Tie officers Of this camp were j.
G, Root, consul; Harrison Frazier,
Adviser; william Fields, Banker
Albert Hilton, Clerk; Charles w.
Sibley, Escort; Martin Aikley, Watch
man. NJ. Rudman, Sentry; Joe Mess
mer, E. Lukens, G. D. Scott, Mana
gers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-05-31

financial assistance for their loved
ones in case of death.
Like most all other good things, the
Modern Woodmen of America is an
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-05-31

Arrangements are practically COM
plete for the great annual event of the
Modern Woodmen of northeastern
Iowa, which will be held in this city
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26
HE PIcKED OF ELS HUNTING cRoP ANp sTRucK NAPOLEON

nesses. II Is simply 10 say that you
transfer every possible right that you
ever had I'm the bust 70 me. I am a
methodical man, you see, and you new
er know what turn events might take
afterward. Thank you. Mr.. SandefOrd.
Here is your money, and l wish you a
very good evening"
When our visitor had disappeared
Sherlock Holmes movements We're
such as 20 rlvet our attention. He be
gan by taking clean white cloth from
a drawer and laying il over the table.
Then he placed his newly acquired bust
in the center Of the cloth. Finally he
picked up his hunting crop and struck
Napoleon a sharp blow on the top OF
the head. The figure broke into frag-
meIts. and Holmes bent eagerly over
the shattered remains. Next instant
with a loud shout Of triumph, he held
up one splinter, In which a round, dark
object was dxed like a plum in a pud.
ding
Gentlemen" he cried, 'Iet me intro
duce you to the famous black pearl Of
the Borgias"
AesIdue anu 4 SAT silent Tor mo
ment, ard then, with a spontaneous
impulse, we both broke out clapping.
as at the well wrought crisis OF a play.
A flush OF color sprang to Holmes pale
cheeks, and be bowed 70 US like the
master dramatist who receives the
homage OF his audience. IL was at
such moments that for an instant he
ceased TO be a reasoning machine and
betrayed his human love FOR admiration
and applause. The same singuIariy
proud and reserved nature which turn
ed away with disdain from popular no
toriety was capable OF being moved TO
its depths by spontaneous wonder and
praise from q friend.
Yes. gentlemen" said he, cit is the
most famous pearl now existing jn the
world. aud il has been my good for
tune. by a connected chain OF Undue
tive reasoning. to trace 1t from the
Prince OF Colonna's bedroom at the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

ed.
''As a means OF tracing him II he
wished 10 inquire about him from any
third person. That was the obvious
reason. Well. after the murder l cal
culated that Beppo would probably
hurry rather than delay his move
ments. He would fear that the police
would read his secret, and so he has
tened on before they should get ahead
OF him. OF course ! could not say that
he had not found the pearl in Harker's
bust. / had not even concluded for
certain that it was the pearl, but 1t
was evident TO me that he was look
ing FOR something. since he carried
the bust past the other houses in
order 10 break il in the garden which
had a lamp overlooking IT, Since
Harker's bust was one IN three, the
chances were exactly as I told you
two TO one against the pearl being In
side IL. There remained two busts.
and IL was obvious that he would go
for the London one first. warned the
inmates OF the house, so as 10 avoid
second tragedy. and we went down
with the happiest results. BY that
time, OF course, / knew for certain
that IL was the Borgia pearl that we
were after. The name OF the murder
ed man linked the one event with the
other. There only remained a single
bust, the Reading one. and the pearl
must be there. / bought II ia your
presence from the owner. and there it
lies"
We sat In silence for a moment
"Well," said Lestrade, Eve seen you
handle good many cases, Mr.. Holmes,
but don't know that / ever knew
more workmanlike one than that.
We're not jealous OF you at Scotland
Yard. No, sir; we are very proud OF
you, and II you come down tomorrow
there's not man, from the Oldest in
spector to the youngest constable, who
wouldn't be glad to shake you by the
hand"
Thank you" said Holmes. Thank
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26
A Gentle Reren9e-

Old acknowledgements that girl /
nearly went crazy over?
Friend-Yes; her refusal Of you near
ly ruined you.
That's the one. Well. she married
my rival, and he's committed suicide;
and now III have ny revenge"
"Eh?"
"Ill will her ali my money, and
everybody viii say IL was out of graft
tude TO her for not marrying me."-N.
Y. World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

you" And as be turned away II seem
ed 70 me that he was more nearly
moved by the softer human emotions
than 1 had ever seen him. A moment
later lie was the cold and practical
thinker once more. Put the pearl IN
the safe Watson" said he. "and get
out the papers Of the Conk- Singleton
forgery case. Goodby. Lestradc II
any little problem comes your way
shall be happy. if can. CD give you q
hint or two as O. lts solution"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26
RighteOusly Indignant.

Bathing Master tapping mar on
shouider)-A lady has just complained
that while she was diving through a
wave you pinched her leg.
Chesty Man with bathing suit con
sisting Of three loud stripes, club
insignia and rims OF trunks in middle
distance We'll. what's that to you
when you have signs ali over the place
Not responsible for valuables unless
checked at the ofice"g--Town Topics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

right hand he carried an old fashioned
carpetbag, which be placed upon the
table.
us Mr.. Sherlock Holmes hereT'
Ny friend bowed and smiled. "AIr
Sandeford Of Reading. 1 supposeg"
said he.
Yes. sir; fear that I am a little
late but the trains were awkward.
You wrote TO me about a bust that is
Ia nay possession"
Exactly"
Il have your letter here. You said.
I desire 10 possess COPY OF Devine's
Napoleon and am prepared to pay you
E10 FOR the one which is in your pos
session Is that richtT'
Certainly"
4 was very much surprised at your
letter, FOR I could not Imagine bow you
knew that I owned such q thing"
cor course You must have been sur
prised. but the explanation is very sim
pie. Mr. Harding Of Harding Bros.
said that they had sold YOU their last
copy. and he gave nae your address"
ooh. that was g. was itf Did be tell
You what ! paid for ity'
''No. be did not"
well. 7 am an honest man. though
not very rich one. only gave Is
shillings FOR the bust and I think you
ought 20 know that before I take $40
from you"
II am sure the scruple does You hon
or, Mr. Sandeford. But 7 have named
that price. so intend 20 stick 70 T."
"Wen. II Is very handsome OF you.
Mr.. Holmes. ] hrought.sthe bust up
with me. as YOU asked me % do. Here
II is He opened his bag and at last
we saw placed upon our table com
plete specimen OF that bust which we
had already seen more than once in
fragments.
Holmes took q paper from his pocket
and laid a ten pound note upon the Ia
BILE.
You will kindly sign that paper. Mr..
Sandeford. IN the presence Of these wit
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

Dacre hotel. where IL was lost. 70 the
interior Of this. the last Of the six
busts OF Napoleon which were manu-
facturei by Gelder x CO. OF Stepney.
You will remember. Lestrade. the sen
sation caused by the disappearance Of
this aluabie Jewel and the vain efforts
OF the London police 10 recover IL. 1
was myself consulted upon the case
but was unable 10 throw any light
upon II. Suspicion fell upon the maid
OF the princess, who was an Italian,
and II was proved that she had
brother in London. but we failed 20
trace any connection between them.
The maids name WAS Lucretia Venue
q. and there Is no doubt in my mind
that this TietrO who was murdered
two nights ago was the brother.
have been looking Up the dates ia the
Old files CT the paper. and ] find that
the disappearance of the pearl was
exactly two days before the arrest Of
Repro for some crime Of violence-an
event which took place in the factory
OF Gelder * CO. &C the very moment
when these busts We're being made
Now You clearly see the sequence OF
events, though you see them, OF
course. ia the inverse order 10 the way
ia which they presented themselves
TO me. Beppo had the pearl in his
possession. He mcy have stolen IL from
Pietro. ne may have been Pietro's con-
federate, he may have been ~e go
between OF Pietro and his sister 1t is
OF no consequence 10 Us which is the
correct solution.
'The main fact is that he had the
pearl. and az that moment. when IL was
on his person. DE was pursued by the
police. He made for the factory IN
which he worked, and be knew that be
had only Jew minutes in which 20.
conceal this enormously valuable prize.
which would otherwise be found on
him when he was searched. Six plas-
ter casts OF Napoleon were drying ia
the passage. One OF them was still
soft. Ia an instant Beppo. q skillful
workman. made a small hole IN the
wet plaster. dropped in the pearl and
with a few touches covered over the
aperture once more. II was an adj
mirable hiding place NO one could
possibly find it. But BeDpo was con-
ANAAAAf4 20 A taAA y liA -,tillIlltala. NNA
in the meanwhile his six busts were
scattered over London. lie could not
tell which contained his treasure. Only
by breaking them could he see Even
shaking would tell him nothing. FOR as
the plaster was wet Do was probable
that the pearl would adhere TO IL. as. in
fact Il has done Beppo did not de-
spalr. and be conducted his search with
considerable ingenuity and persever-
ance. Through a cousin who works
with Gelder he found out the retail
firms who had bought the busts he
managed 10 fud employment with
Morse Hudson and in that way track
ed down three OF them. The pearl was
not there. Then. with the help OF some
Italian employee. be succeeded in hud-
ing out where the other three busts had
gone. The FIRST was at Harker's There
he was logged boy his confederate. who
held Beppo responsible FOR the loss OF
the pearl and he stabbed him IN the
scufIie which followed"
IF he was his confederate. why
should be carry his Photograph I ask
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26
Circumstances Alter cases.

my friend" said the clerical-look-
ing passenger TO the travelling man in
the seat across the aisle. do you ever
drink"
Excuse me" rejoined the willy
drummer. 'but is that an invitation,
or merely a query?"
Merely a question pertaining to
your future welfare" replied the c.
p.
That being the case" observed the
knight OF the grip, Il never drink. sir,
never. "-Cincinnat Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26
TO BE CONTINUED.
Had Lost HI. crnninr

II" Lost IT'S Cunning.
'Dere ain't no use talkin," said the
bald burglar. I'm seJun' too old Ter
de biz. It's me 20 de bench wild de has
beens"
wy. old pal. wot's de trouble?"
Queried fellow professional.
Me glims Is failin ne. dat's oe
trouble replied the old man. as he
tried 20 strange a sigh. Las nigh.
spent nearly three hours crackin' a
safe, and " hen finally busted her open
wot do youse tink? 'Twusnt nothin'
but one NV dem measly foldin' beds
See?'-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26
Shooting Stars.

understand that Crimson Gulch has
a newspaper"
Yes" answered Bronco Bob. But
the fellers around here is so sensitive
that they dasn't print anything about
EN-"
Its editorial star must have many
difsculties."
Mister. that ain't any editorial staff.
That's a suicide club."--Washington
Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26
In Illustration.

Energy" said the young man who
had been calling regularly for about
year. "euergy and promptitude are
wanted nowadays"
Yes indeed replied the young
lady. With meaning Just look az
young Air. Wilson. He only met Miss
Anderson two months ago, and now
they are engaged. "-CasselVs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26
should BE Thnnkful.

First Insurance Man-Our policy
holders seem % De a good deal con
cerned about that eighty
lar surplus.
Second Insurance Man-They don't
know when they're well OF. S'pose
IL was an eighty-mlliion-dollar deficit?
Louisville Courier Journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

We print Wedding Invita-
tons, and High Class Sta
tioneryfor Balls, Parties, Pic
mics and all entertainments of
{ a social nature.
We print Church Envel-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

Izaak Walton had Just finished the
"Compleat Angler"
But" protested his friends. why
didn't you include directory OF ssh
stories2"
This indispensable feature omitted,
the book was considered a failure
~. Y. Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

Cards, Policies, both straight
life and benevolent, Physi-
clans Certificates, Sick Cards,
Application blanks, Agents
Report Sheets, Rate Cards,
etc.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

opes, Note and Letter Papers
Bill-heads, Monthly State
ments, Business Cards, FL
nancial and Order Books,
Circulars, Check-books, Pam
phlets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

We furnish cuts" when desired and we will arrange &c
complete special work in line When need any work
n our line, call and and estimates will be furnished
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

1t is thoroughly equipped
to do all kinds of printing on
short notice. We make a
speciality of Society printing
and work for Insurance Com
panies, such as Financial
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26
OUR AIM

IS TO please our patrons and to
give them the best service at
the lowest prices, consistent
with satisfactory work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26
= Is = = = %s = IS :. = - y
The Adventure
SIX NAPOLEONS.

e = * - e = s. * = = = :.
CONTINUED FROM sRD PAGE.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

We print Handbils, Quarter-Sheets, Half and Whole
Sheet posters Tags Tickets, Placars, Society Cards. Min
utes Visiting Cards, Mourning Stationery
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

Lone DISTANCE TELEPHONE, 22r3.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-26

Our streetentrance is retired and has Objectionable
fasdious lady being able without embarrassment
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-03-17
Sierra Was Fog Bound.

On March several vessels bound in
to San Francisco were fog-bound. One
was the Sierra and another the Neva-
dan. The Call of March says of the
matter:
The Sierra has on board the Aus
tralian-British mails and they should
have left here last night on the 6
o'clock train in order to catch the
Saturday steamer across the Atlantic.
They will be here today, however, and
in spite of the delay will be in Lon
don sooner than If they had been sent
by way of the Suez Canal.
In the postal world the service
across the Pacific contributed by the
Oceanic Steamship Company's three
liners is considered the standard of
perfection by which all other mail
routes are judged. The record of
these three boats and of the Alameda
and Mariposa before them, for strict
adherence to schedule is said to have
no parallel in any other port of the
world.
The Sierra is fighting the elements
this time, however, and for once will
be late in landing her mail.
1t is expected that the three vessels
will be in port early this morning.
The Chronicle says:
AS the liner Sierra was about to
drop anchor in the lower bay yester-
day morning, the engines having
been stopped, the broad side Of the
big freight steamer Algoa, at an
Choir near Alcatraz, suddenly doomed
directly ahead and so near that only
the prompt action of Pilot Jordan in
signaling full speed astern" pre-
vented a terrible collision and the
possible loss of both vessels. When
Roadway on the Sierra was stopped
her stem was within six or eight feet
of the Algoa's port side, little abaft
of amidships. There was no excite
ment on either big steamer, for few
persons were aware of the situation
at the time of the narrow escape. The
only voice heard on the Algoa was
that of a Chinese member of the
crew, who regarded the Sierra over
the rail and shouted, "Whassa malta
your" The Sierra swung Off a mo.
ment later and anchored near by.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-03-17
SIBERIA GOT
AWAY ON TIME

A big crowd was on the Naval Docks
yesterday to see the Siberia depart for
the Orient. The steamer cast off her
lines promptly at II o'clock. She was
deeply loaded and seemed to be floating
on an even keel while lying at her dock
so her coal was loaded evenly. When
the tug pulled her off she Immediately
listed heavily to port and it was found
that instead of floating on an even keel
the ship had been lying on the muddy
bottom.
The band was in attendance and play
ed on the hurricane deck in honor of
the departing naval officers. Captain
Lyon of the local station was depart
ing passenger. He goes to Cavite for
court-martial duty Rear-Admiral Whit
ing did not go. Fifteen passengers de-
parted from this port, mostly stop over
tourists.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-03-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
Recorded March 2. 1905.

Sun wo Sing & Co. Cop D: banana
planting, Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu.
10 yrs Cap Stock $4,000. B 2s5. 435.
Feb 70, 1905.
Aeleana Kapunawai and hsb to NJ
W Tschudi TT, d; int In ap 1 r p
264A and pc land, Hanauewa, Waialua,
Oahu. $3.50. B 2s6. p 1859. Dated Jan
IS. 1905.
Hst of Bernice p Bishop by Trs to
m W Tschudi TT, d; por r p 4475, kul
7713 ap 81, Paalaa- kai, Waialua, Oahu.
$40. B 266, 161. Dated Feb rs, 1905.
Est of s N Castle Ltd to Charles NJ
Cooke Ltd, d; 1-2 int in por kul 275
and pc land, corner Bethel and King
streets, Honolulu, Oahu. $4,000. b
266, 1872. Dated Sept 2, 1904.
Est of Bernice Bishop by Trs to Me-
leana Kapunawai (w), d; por r p
1916 kul 7713 ap "a, Paalaa-kai, Waia-
lua, Oahu. IS. B 2e6. 1874. Dated
Feb rs, 1905.
M Hanuna and WI to ] X Hanu-
ma Tr, TT d; real property in Terri
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-03-17
NOTHING EQUAL TO CHAMBER
LAIN's collie. CHOLERA AND
.DIARRHoEA REMEDY FOR
BOWEL COMPLAINTS IN
CHILDREN.

I'VE have used Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy In our
family for years." says Mrs. ]. b.
Cooke. of Netherlands, Texas. U. s. A.
I'VE have given 1t to all of our chill
dren We have used other medicines
for the same purpose, but never found
anything to equal Chamberlain's. If
you will use 1t as directed 1t will al
ways cure" For sale by all dealers
and druggists. Benson, Smith g. Co.,
Ltd, Agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-03-17
Alameda Sails.

The old favorite Alameda sailed for
San Francisco at 10 a. m. yesterday
being delayed an hour on account OF
the Stanford funeral. The ship took a
small list of passengers and big lot
of mail. A crowd of Japanese steerage
passengers were also on board.