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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01
ASSISTANT CHIEF LATHAM
AND CAPT. GRAHAM ARE DIS
CHARGED nv UNITED STATES
COMMISSIONER KElFER-No
PROSECUTION MADE.

Assistant Chief Latham and
Capt. Graham. charged with steal.
ing United States property IN the
Arlington dock fire. were given a
hearing before Commissioner KiefeF
yesterday aud discharged FOR lack
Of evidence
The charge against Assistant
chief Latham was the theft Of five
cans Of meat. one undershirt and
a pair ~ socks Capt Graham Was
charged with taking one pair Of
socks aud one side Of bacon. and
innghottom one shirt and two suits
Of undertaking
Made No Argument.
Tho district attorney made no
argument in the case. stating that
he had no case against them.
Commissioner Keifer said the
yaFueness Of the evidence given
warranted their release.
Capt. Cralle. representing the
quartermaster's department, was
the only witness introduced by the
prosecution. who attempted to
identify the goods that had been
taken from the finemcn lie stated
that he did not know n the fire
men had ever confessed 10 having
taken the goods ia question
MI Latham's testimony was that
Mapes had brought the goods TO the
house,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

Michigan was driving his Hs down
zasi Nv. near Ycsicr way. and dld not
mattae q ear coming In the opposite
direction After the collision Il was
feaua that bis lex had been broken
and h. was taken to Providence
hospital
Tire wagon was damaged 90 a
snnht extcnt and the horse eonsid-
eral5v bruised and scratched.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01
IN JAIL FOR JUNE.

Inck King was confined IN the
county jail last night, where he
will serve a 26.day sentence for as
sault and battery KING follows the
races In a small way
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01
SENATE PASSES
LIABILITY BILL

WASHINGTON. u G, June L.
The senate today passed the en-
uloeers liability bill. which has
long been urged by organized labor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01
WOMEN IN JAIL.

Nellie Purcell. Annie Turner and
Nellie Williams. the latter a sduaw
are in the county iail serving terms
OF 90 days for yagrancy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

why dld sou say yea never saw
the Esff Hhsu you wsrs looking NJ
fhs haIf - F.isie MfHhaffas asked
the asruff prssecutiux attorney
Z aaid that isn's the aiFi ! saw
on ths road replied SalEINan.
NefiieaH denied that be had ask
Ell Deputy Sheriff psi Kaaruey
whether BE- had better tell the truth
sffsf he bad told % many conflict.
fna stories This conversation was
siissed 10 have takeu piHes IL Tive
cry stable short time after Nelli-
gan vae taken into custody SELL.
kan was positive in hls dental that
De bad ever said anything - this
nature a. the deputy
WHen asked W DO bad told the
posse hhunf his meeting Wifh FIsio
and Marie NeiiiHau admitted that
~ had not Iic fid not tell them
anything bout the meeting. or that
49, Haa seen Fltin
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01
CONGRESSMAN DIES
BY HIS OWN HAND

oEsPosoInr ovEs FINANCIAL
TROUBLES. RosnRr ADAMS
or PENNsYLvAAlA SHOOTS
HlMsELF-LUAvEs PATHETIC
LETTER WHICH 10 READ IN
THE ROUSE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

Coming from the connaliy house
to the bridge the second time Nsiii
Ean said that he met a wutuah
dfesamsl In black who asked him ~
he had scsh a little gtfE tie told
The Munleu he had seen n little TiFi
waking along the road and that abe
vas cfYlnH
lie fhsn met Founs George Sicol
son % the hridEc and wsnt hnsns
where be arrived before . o'elnek
lie uas positive ~ 20 the tiae BE-
cause he heard the ciees niFiks AZ
ter BE got home
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01
SYRACUSE MAN
ON WAY HERE

SYRACUSE. ~ Y. June L
Chaa. n Warner left last night for
Seattle. and viii probably invest
there
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01
.CREFF|ELO'S
INFLUENCES
WILL X. NORRIS FINDS TERRI.
aLE CONDITION or AFFAIRS
CAUSED BY HOLY ROLLER
LEADER.

Evidence which viii have a vital
bearing upon the trial Of George
Mitchell. Nho Is 10 appear on June
70 charged with having shot aud
killed Edmund Crrffield. self STYLED
Joshua and leader Of the famous
falY Roller sect. has been obtained
By VIII Il Morris. 81 the firm Of
Morris. suathard Shiploy. aftof.
ueyH retained by tho defense
Mr. Morris returned this morn.
inE from 3 trip TO Oregon. where he
spent some time working ia the
vicinity 81 Corvallis. where the Holy
Roller craze WAS originated aud
pTactieed b. those who Joined the
religious fanatics camp,
We propose during the trial 10
place before the jury and the nubiie
the truth regarding Cfefneld's In
licences aud the terrible effects
thereof unun everyone brought
within his haueful influence. said
Mr Morris
Al Uphold Mitchell.
For tho first time in ms 81.
prfience ! found unanimous public
sentiment throughout every section
~ Oregon in which the Iioiy Roller
doctrines u Crefiield were taught
and pfactieed. without dissent ius.
iifyink the act 81 Mitchell in put
ting an end 70 the life ~ the wretch
IN human form Who. Tor the eraiifl.
cation Of bis osu selfish passions
taught and Induced the people 10
accept as truths the most horrible
doctrines
Wives Mha Were the mothers ~
children were made 60 believe that
their husbands were dcfIled and I'm.
pure. and that the family relation.
ship should no longer BE- continued.
that Gals crefficid and one or two
~ hiH select male followers xefe
their spiritual sffiuitiss
Mothers with babes In their
arms we're separated from hns.
hands, Fonnn girls and single som.
on hardened against fathers and
brothers. all a. q result 81 the same
false teachings
Many still Believe.
= find that many are still be.
iievefz in creffeid's divinity: he
had prepared them for his death
lea bodily form and taught them
that he would guide their future
steps through u spiritual form one
mother who deserted her home re-.
fuses 10 return until Creffield's
spirit shall 80 dirtaie Two Of the
women Who have cluug 20 creffieid
even after death and SIN refuse 90
doubt bis divinity are two girls
from East Seattle. whose respect.
ability IL known and well reeon-
nixea hf all who are acquainted
With lhnIl in ihla clIN"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

while The fWp patrulmsu and
their pfisaaef Waa waitinE al the
patrol shknn Duncan vas overcome
and fsii % The street In e faint lie
vas revived and sent % Jail. but
viii probably b. released. a. there
u absolutely no evidence 10 connect
him IN aaY ~ay with the crime
Duncan gave bis AEe a. - sna
SAYS he has been working fof the
Northern Pacific on a section ervw
soath Of the elif lie cut bis iah
Monday aad Was NOS seen akain
until "Wednesday uight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01
LoVEJoY CASE TRIAL.

her first trip to Nome. sailing O
June 10.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

The pathetic tone Of the letter
brought the tears to many ewes
Representatives Mofreil moved a
resolution ~ sorrow Authorizing the
srfasanf saf.afu.s O. take charge 81
ias tsHsrni emitting. according 60
&aafua' request, any provision Tor =
ennafHiftse ar memorial services
re resolution wus adopted amd the
hsaitsa then adjourned
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

NaIiiaan'r knife vas the nrat sub
sect taken 10 by the prosecuting at-
taIuey Asked " he had knife
lately. SeliiEan said he had. lie
testified that be told the Deputies
that he had lost his knife IN March.
and had secured another one and
had used it Monday night IN STAN
chenlaa fruit store 10 open bot
fIe ~ nou BE then testified that
be had lost the knife since that
time
when questioned az 70 the dis
efepaucy between biz testimony ana
the account he gave the deputy
ahefiffa. EeUlgau said the deputies
asked him 20 many questions that
be got ratified" and did not rsmem-
Der whether or not be had "a knife
during the iaat six months.
ffs aald that the undertaking he
was wearing o. the present time
was The same az he wore last Mon
daY. and that the only change he
had made since that time vas bis
aaFMH
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01
Marie Connolly COntradicts Young Suspect on
Several Important Points Before Coroner's
Iury---GrI Is Positive in Her Statements
Doctor Says Hair Said to Have Been Found
on Boys Coat Is Same as That OF Dead Girl.

the lapel Of Nclugans coat few
moments after the hoy Nas arrest
81 The doctor said the hair Was
very much like that % Elsie MN.
hoff. but that u would he impossi
Bile 10 identify hair positively
Dr. Adolph Hronsou. Of Reatou.
vas the next witness aud hia tasli
mouS MAS the same as that Of Dc
Dixon. Or Beech had been sub
poeassd. but Was not called to the
stand
Tom Nslllaan on stsad.
Tom Nollgan was the next 20
take The stand Tho suspected boy
appeared to be slightly nervous
and apoka In y loN tone 81 voice
lie said that he would % Is Yeafa
old IN August and was horn Ia Rem
ton. weere his occupation VAS that
OF a nss spapcr carrier
lie testified that be knew Elsie
Mlllhoff b. sight only. IS be had
seen her bat once In his life,
and that Mas Tuesday night. when
she was with Marie ConueliY Nei
li1an said that while Eisle wis
Nth Marie Connolly he stood Al u
distance u 10 yards from the girls
At THIS STAGE OF he testimony
Assistant fFosecutlnE Attorney
FanaexeFe bad NeiilEan draN a
map 81 the locality showing wherc
he and the two girls stead. where
the BODY 0f Elsie M1lhaff vas
found. the iocation OF the caeneils
and whitney houses ana the SPOT
where Michigan picked The bunch o,
tiuNvra
Michigan repeated 10 reply % an
other inquiry that ~ knees Elsie
Alllhoff b sight oniy Further.
more. ha dit not know where Elsie
lived anttl after her eods had been
fouad
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

Tie said that be left ne girls
about : o'clock and that ne had NOS
spoAea a sord 20 Eisie fuFiax ths
TINE lie save her 40 fla9eFa
lie told the jury that he thoushl
Il was about 4 orioek when he ieff
the girls lie Nrnt % the ronueily
house and then CROSSED the bridge
and weat into town Nsilikan In
sisted that Marie Connolly followed
hiFn - her hoase and seat inside
Nviilknn seat ~ far as nr nscchs
house AFTER crossing the hfiags and
thea remembered that he had ieis
sofne p&pers az tho Connolly house
ana nsnt back after then
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01
'NELLICAN RELEASED
BY CORDER'S JURY

stood on Tuesday eycnlnH Tier tez-
timonX IN this respect was pfaetie-
ally the same a. that % NelliEan.
IN relation 70 the surrounding ioeal-
tiles She fixed the time a. about
dusk
Marie vas positive that all three
we're talking together. and that Neis
lKau spoke "a Elsie rhe WAS alHe
positive that Michigan stood up close
90 herself aud Fisie. and not ten
yards distant. a. testified 20 by Nell
liEan.
Marie did net see Nrliirhn Fixe
any flowers 60 Eisie, but Elsie had
the flowers ia her hand aud Elsie
said. Tenn save them 10 me
Contradict Nslligan.
she eautfadieted Nvlligan fatty
a. 20 the manner "a which the patty
broke ur Marie insisted that she
alone vent home. ana that Seillsan
started of IN the direction % the
river and that Elsie Mllihuff wAs
follow iaE him she denied positive
~ that Nsliisan went 10 her home
and that she came on a few steps
behind him.
A. this point the coroner adjourn.
edshe jury until 80 O'Clock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

. WASHINGTON. June 1t
= Is officially announced that
4 the president VIII send the re-
= port Of Commissioners Neill
= and Reynolds ON che Chicago
= packing houses to congress.
> probably Monday.
49, 5000 tst = 4 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

banked with flowers The chaplain
referred 10 the tfaEsGy rs q prayer
aitd then Speaker Cannon read d
letter b. had received last might
ffatn Adams making clear the 90.
lshtloh ~ the latter 10 take bis life
The letter read
The fact thRt my personal obli-
Estiens exceed my resources h. tns
enis excuse which | have fof abHn-
daninE The responsible position ] oc.
eupY ln The house ! am willing "a
be buried ~ the eRusnss 81 the
house. bat ask that no committee be-
apHsiuted oF memorial services hs
held ~ I WAS never N eympathy
AlLh Tie lallnr custom
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

nuaean VAS picked up IN a naloon
on Washington A. by patrnimen
Hubbard aaa Dolphin last night
The stains we're noticed upon the
isft sleeve Of the coat near the
shoulder. aud the policemen sns.
pecsed that they we're blood alalna
Duncan vas slightly intoxicated
aud coaid not give a satisfactory
explanation ct bis movements 81
~" time the Mlllhoft giFl was
Killed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

This concluded Neiilgan's tcsil-
fnauv. and Marie Connolly was Tho
next witness called. Tire girl r.
about II years ola and told a
straightforward story Her voice
aaa 80 low that her chair was moved
close 70 the jury
Marie quickly pointed out on the
map where she. Elsie ana Neliisan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

The supposed blood stains on the
coat OF William Duncan. which led
10 his arrest last night ~ a suspect
la the hentan Mlllhotf murder cess.
we're aseeftalned 10 BE- smudEes Of
paint through a micFosc0pieal exam
inaii0n made this morning - Ser.
xeant ut Detectives Tenant
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

NslllxAa explained The eiffsfshi
sertss about bis knife ~ nayiHx
y dsputiss rallied him This
E*sfafe ~ the case and the change
: EadegcloyhiaE wa3 not coEtFa
Sstsd ~ any witnesses this morn
-
NeiAxan wAE taken from the
tnmfy iaii at SO o'elnck shis
eeFuiAx IL the eassoay % Deputs
kAefsn Phi keafues The station
= henfna sas crowded when the
stgaiy ead bis prisoner arrived
<sllixan was taken Ia the Odd FEB
kes bail. where be Nas Kept until
- takinw 81 testimony began.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

ram Michigan has hesn released
fhs cOrOnsr's fufy after 20 ml1.
-. aellhsraslon. brought Ia a ver.
- maj Elsie Mulhoff came ,o her
"a Al the hands Of persons un.
,@sn 10 shc iuly
n,wnrr Carroll declared that he
wsslt rot ask for a SaFfant Tor the
r1x u Michigan.
nasty Prosccutiux Attorney
e.a.s.,ere said that he had no cyt'
.se. that would justify him in
s.sasng the boy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-01

st2s all
sny sssj
10 All
tusea q
u teal
sz14A1I
xan t4a |
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-02-16
English Girl Political eeonomjst.

One of the most interesting young
English women visiting America in
many year is Lady Dorothy Legge,
daughter Of the earl of Dartmouth, who
Travelled from Boston to Hanover. n
VI, - IA her parents to see her father
lay the corner stone of new building
for the college bearing his name
Lady Dorothy is a deep student of
political economy, and, lie Ter broth.
er. Viscount Iewisham, is a warm sd-
mirer of the younger nations. The
viscount and his sister long have
watched the development Of two won
derful peoples-the Americans and the
Japanese. Both believe the world q
progress hinges in large measure on
the mental trend Of the Yankees Of the
west and east.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-02-16
The Best OF Mothero-ia-k ~.

M0tbers-in-law have an uper liable
reputation as a rule. and end ess are
the jokes at their expense on the
stage and in the comic paper No
doubt mothers-in-l are sometimes
vexatious. but yet many woman
gladly confesses that her hus1ands
mother has been TO her the b. Sc and
kindest of friends. and those women
who complain mostly loudly Of the
shOrt-cOming of their husband rela-
tiyss have generally themselves to
thank that they are not bette liked
and, therefore. more pleasant treat.
ed.
The connection between relations
in-law is one which demands much
mutual consideration and kindness,
and the careful exercise of courtesy
and tact. Queen Alexandra herself
a model daughter-in-law-fou In
her husbands mother a seconi moth
er, whom she dearly loved Her
feelings towards our late Sovereign
found expression in the beautiul me-
mortal erected at the royal mauso-
leum at Frogmore. near Windsor
In Memory of the best Of Mothers
in-law." The memorial Is a beautiful
statue of the Savior, seventeen feet
in height. sculptured and sent from
Denmark at Queen Alexandra's own
expense.-Montreal Herald.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-02-16
Chamberlain Cough Remedy
the Mothers Eayorite

The soothing and healing proper
ties of this remedy, it's pleasant taste
and prompt and permanent cures
have made it favorite with people
everywhere. 1t is especially priced
by mothers Of small children for
colds, Group and whooping cough,
as it always affords quick relief, and
as it contains no opium or other
harmful drug, it may be given as
confidently to baby as to an adult.
For sale bv all druggists.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-02-16

.a-a sass <ssAsss.sa ~ rs-vss ~ ssa -asse.
ssa - sssi ~ sss assy o. sasa bssreas is
scsssss and ssss~,us,s.sss prs.sssca Aaa s.--
Ia fsiOEWa-sou osnasrnfng NE nlHss.
.ss1essl E~~osrgss aad ..ssssag ississ-tris--
~ tas lss,~a >saiss thai In oslsss 90 10
assss'ss oi sise gsu.Sfcal survey aaa IA
geos' Gsnsi sasses ~sssies. aaa al thai ne
lsse- se saa p.rsasas te slss saass. IS here
by trsnsscrrei irom i,.e iss.sssstsoa ol sbe
iassEior aspsrssen, 10 sse j.srs-siIcsioa AMI
-aysrsis'os ~ the department. ot msnes
and nI1sag. 10 resaln senes,orth uns,sF
the jsri-dsessoa NJ he lasisr; aaa lhs "a
rects's Vt the gsa.agica ssrsey is hcshy
made the director oi said bsresg.
sssc. .. Isa, the se,,rrsary of miBes
and mining shall annually MAKE = pspori
IA writing 10 cougre--. which shall eon-
lain an aee,sans oi ali aloness received aRd
expended rs ma in pronsoting aud facii-
tat.ng the development ct The American
mines. mineral ps-agFuss and mining fn-
du-'ries, and such Recommendations a. hs
shall deem Hesssary % the iurther deseI
opnient of tine same ~ shah as8 m4ke
special invesii igaiinns aHd peports on par
ucuisr su1iects v wheueVer required % d.
80 by eithsr the president. the senate or
the hou-e OF representatives.
sec. 6. Thai the SECRETARY ct mines and
niiaiHs shall have charge Iu the building
OF premises 0ecupied ~ or appropria ed
% The department ai mines aud mining
ai The Hbrary, iurniture, bxiHres, records
aud ofher property PERTAINING To- it. or
hereafter acquired ipr use in ~ business
and be shall be- allowed 10 eNpend tor peri
odicals and the purposes OF the library
and ior the rental ol appropriate quarters
for the accommodation Il the department
oi mues aud mining within the district oi
Columbia. and lor all ber incidental ex-
penses such sums a. congress may provide
irotu time 10 time; provided, however,
that where any bureau proposed To be-
transferred to the department of mines and
mining by this act is occupying Rented
buildings Or premises. they may still con
tnue 20 DO So until other suitable quarters
are provided Tor their use. And provided
further, that all officers. clerks aud EN-
pioyes now employed in any II the hu-
reaus, otiices, departments OF branches of
the pubhc service in tins act transferred to
he department OF mines aud mining are
each and all hereby transferred to said de-
partment at their present grades aHd sal
aries, except where otherwise provided in
this act, until otherwise provided by law
And provided further. that all laws pre-
SER blBg the work aud defining the duties
oi the several bureaus, offices, departments
or branches OF the public service by this
act transferred to and made part oi the
aepar ment OF mines aud mining shall, 50
tar as he same are not in conflict with the
provisions of this act. remain in full force
and effect until otherwise provided by law.
Sec. :. That the jurisdiction, supervIs-
ION and management aud control Of mines
and mining lands and mining industries
now vested IN the interior department. are
hereby transferred to and vested in the dr
partment OF mines and mining
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-02-16
A BA to Estahfzh Oepastuacnf d Aines
- Nniag


The creation Il an ssdepcudcni
s.psrtasent Il ssT soseraa~sri b
kaaa,s the great and xrossnS nsn
ans industry would ts st e~sets b.
the msnin9 n,crrsss Ut 1xnn,-or
eosnis Theu " . ~sds~presd
usveMesi ga fsu t. ss.cure -sch .
SEPARATION IRON the interior depart.
mess I.s; a. the department oi a9rl-
cslisre sac tAken ost of u and made
undergraduate AL over an the ~e~i
and IRON al nslnsn9 districts of the
inI,ed saases thes. petitions ART
Rosne N b coRxrcss Therefore
the News-Chansp'an publishes the
bail. requesting al who think tins
would be a 1os'd thing TO ssgn the
petition
n, II enacted es the s-snsis aad house OF
representatives oi the United States ct
America IN eougre-s assembled. that there
shali bs al The seal 1t government an sx-
ecufise department. 70 b, known a. The 20.
Pertucnt 81 alinss aud mining. aud sec-
Tetars uf mines ana mining at the head
theref who shall he appointed by the
president. ~ aud with the savics and con
seut ui The senate. " ho shall have . ssai in
the cabinet. and WIN shall rrcsivs q salary
ct $500 per annum. aud section l5s ct
the Revised Statutes i hereby amended 10
nclsfle sach department. and the proyis
ciadug all amendalsnis thereto. are here
by 1sdo applicable b. said department
>,o 2 That tber, shall he ia said de
parimeui an assistant seor,tary of mines
and mining, to he appointed ~ the p,esi-
dent by aud with the advice and consent
ol the senate. y ho shall receive q salary ct
. .U0l pr auuum. lie shall perform such
datts as shall he prescribed hy the secre-
tsry and required by law There shall
also he appointed hy ssia secretary. one
chit hrs who shall recsIvs a salary Of
sl.so0 per annum, and such other clerical
assistance. as may, from time to time, be
auihmized by cor gress.
sec. 3. That the said department OF
mines and mining shall have general juris-
diction over ali matiers p,rtaining to
mines aud mining industries and the geo
logical survey and over all The matters
comm tird to any OF the bureaus, offices. /
departments or branches af the public ser
vice by this at transferred from other eN- I
ecuive apartments oi the government 10 |
the SAID department of mines and mining
n Tally as the same is now possessed by I
any Uf the said buresus. offices. depart |
menls or branches ot The pubhc service
from whence the same Is So transferred,
and that the official records and papers
now on tie in and relating to the business
OF any such bureau, oili,e, department or
branch OF the public service in this act
transferred to the deparI ment Of mines aud
mining together with the furniture now
IN USE In such bureau, oflite. department
or bI Ianch of the public service, shall be,
and Is hereby, transferred to the depart
ment ui mines and minng.
See That there shall be in the de
parlment of mines and mining, bureau
which shall, under the direction of the
secretary thereof, gather compile and pub