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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
Mosquito Musketry.

Slap! Slap Slapl
IL sounds like artilery's sinister snap.
over the front porch. back on the stoop.
Out meath the trees where the sufferers
troop.
You hear It. while fervently floats through
the air
A word here and there
quite distinct from a prayer.
The echoes come back from all points OF
the map
Slapl Slapl Slap!
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

Petersburg. Va, Oct. e.-The peanut
crop in Virginia and North Carolina
will show big decrease in yield this
year, according to reports from differ.
ent sections Of those two states.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
TAFT'S GOODBYE
TO SOLDIERS
Pays ImprOmptu Visit to Trans
port Bound to Philippines.
LAYS ANOTHER CORNERSTONE
The President. With Silver Trowel,
Spreads Mortar and Places Big
Block Of Granite For New Y. M. c.
A. Building In San Francisco.


San Francisco. oct. 6.-After passing
the entire forenoon in the cities OF
Oakland and Berkeley. across the bay,
President Taft was welcomed TO San
Francisco by a throng which lined the
walks in some places ten feet deep
along a line of march extending over
nearly three miles OF the principal
streets. School children of this city.
Oakland and Berkeley cheered the
president
Visiting three cities and passing
three-Quarters OF an hour on San Fran
cisco bay, the president had a busy
day. AS he was crossing from the
Oakland mole to San Francisco. the
army transport Thomas was setting
seil Cor the Philippines. and by the
presidents request the revenue cut
ter Golden Gate. on which be was a
passenger. was drawn up alongside the
big vessel. the sides of whish were
lined with soldiers and the families OF
officers.
on the bridge OF the transport the
Philippine constabulary band was
drawn up and was playing Hail 10 the
Chief" as the president shouted across
The water 20 the khaki-clad soldiers:
Makes President Homesiok.
"Goodby. boys; / wish you a pleas
ant voyage"
Answering cheers came back 20 the
president The propeller Of the trans
port began 20 churn the water into
foam, ripping wave spread from the
bow as the vessel. gay with flags.
gained Roadway and the president
looked wistfully toward the Golden
Gate
Does 90 make YOU feel homesicl1.
Mr.. President?" asked a member of
the presidents party.
Indeed DO does" replied Mr Taft.
"and I would give anything 10 I were
going with them"
The president never loses an oppor-
tunity while on the coast to speak
good word for the PHILIPPINES. and he
always IS sure of a responsive appre-
citation Referring TO his own expert
enccs az Manila I'm one Of his I'D
dresses ne said:
You never can tell what the future
Us going % bring about To seemed a
long way around 90 the White House
TO go out 10000 miles into the tropics,
but that Is where it landed me-"
The president upon his arrival an
San Francisco. was taken for a three.
mile carriage ride. during which ne re-
viewed nearly all the school children
of the city.
Next the president laid the corner.
stone OF the new Young Mems Chris
tian Association building and express
cd again the interest ne always feels
ia y. Ut. G. A. work Mr.. Taft has
what he delights 10 refer 20 as his
"Y. NJ c. a. speech" He has laid
Coruerstones for this class OF build
ings in Shanghai. Hong Kong. all
through the United States and In many
other parts of the world
Being a Mason. Mr.. Taft always
works hard when he has the task OF
laying a cornerstone. and the cere-
mony was no exception 70 the rule.
With a silver trowel he spread mortar
for fully five minutes before the big
block of granite was ready TO be low
cred into its place
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

What play did you seey' asked the
amiable mistress OF her maid. VIII,
had been taken by her best young mar
to the rheater the evening before.
They didn't tell the name of H." re
turned the maid lit said on the out
side Of the theater that 1t was AS 70.
Like It. and I did like it. but dom,
know It's namer-Ladies' Home Jou,
nal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
Helplna Him Alono-

Hotfoot Harry-An old schoolmate
o mine hung out his lawyers single
yesterday and to-day ] offered him
his first case, just 20 help i'm along.
Slumber Moze-Wot wos de case?
Ho1oot Harry-Told i'm de world
owed me a Twin. and offered i'm 90
per cent 20 collect de debt.-Bohem-
fan
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
No Insurance.

Il understand that Wintergroen
made fasco on the PLATFORM"
Yes. lie had too much confidence.
He told me he was loaded and prlmed
Tor the meeting and only needed the
enkindling torch OF popular favor"
"Wen?"
somebody in the audience laughed
and he blew up prematurely."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
The Calf.

He was telling the young woman
about his fine cows and called her at
tention 70 a calf grazing not far away.
THAT calf is only six weeks old" he
said. Isn't he a beautyY'
only six weeks Old" questioned
the young lady In amazement. "and
walking so soon Y'-New York Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

Scott spent a part OF one summer in
the country and hence was an author
ity on agricultural matters.
In milking a cow" he wrote his
friends. always sit on the side far
thest from the critter and nearest rh..
soft spot In the ."-SucceSs
Magazine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
When a Dear Friend spesks.

Clarabel-It was while was wear
ing this bewitching hat that my nus
band first became acquainted with me.
Isabel-And do you never fear that
he may bring suit against your milli-
ner for damages New York Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
Chinese Writing.

The writing OF the Chinese and Japa-
nese is wholly different from that OF
other nations 1t is made up OF many
thousand characters, which stand for
whole words and for syllables instead
Of for letters. Ii is very hard to learn.
and very few, even OF the Chinese
themselves, know ali the characters
The japanese have inside some changes
IN them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

Cook Records CO 70 Denmark First.
Copenhagen, Denmark. Oct 6.-Pro.
fessor Torp. the rector OF the univer.
sity here. has received the following
cablcram from DR.. Cook: THE press
reports are incorrect. My records viii
go 20 YOU first"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
SHE is SICK OF MATRlM0NY
Woman With Six Husbands Pleads
Guilty 20 8igamy Charge.

Guilty 20 Bigamy Charge.
Kansas City. Mo-. oct. 6.-Grace f.
Chapman pleaded guilty to a charge OF
3igemy in Justice Miller's court at her
preliminary trial here, admitting she
had married six men without having
obtained a divorce from any OF them.
Yes I'm guilty" she testified. I've
bad six husbands and I'm sick OF mat
rimcny. Most of the men I married
were farmers. 1 would live with them
until got tired of them and then I'd
leave. They were so tiresome."
Were YOU ever divorced?"
'Not that I know OF" Mrs. Chapman
replied
Mrs. Chapman was unable 10 Tsr-
nish a bond of $4,000 and was remand
ed TO Jail
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

A fellow who worked in a drug house
Had a brother employed in a carpet store.
But their staying apart
Broke each fond brothers heart.
And ere long they were both in the In
sane asylum.
-IuSye
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
Good Roads or No Rural Post"

Decatur. ILL.,. Oct Good roads or
no rural delivery" was the plea OF
Postmaster W. r. Jewell. of Danville.
Ill, IN an address before the first and
second class postmasters OF the state
in convention here.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

He is such lazy man that he
took to manufacturing fans as the cas-
lest way OF making a living"
THE easiest way?"
Sure. Isn't 1t certain to raise the
wind?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
SHOT CONSTABLE
Stranger on Way to Jail Fires Way to
Freedom.


Freedom.
Lancaster Pa. Oct 6. Constable
Andrew Keesey arrested a stranger for
selling whiskey on the street. While
holding his prisoner with the left hand
the stranger drew a revolver, and.
reaching over Keesey's shoulder. shot
him in the right breast between the
fourth and fifth ribs.
Keesey fired four shots at the stran-
ger as he fed up the street. but missed
him. The prisoner escaped. Keesey's
condition is serious.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

Il wonder why that publisher who
wanted TO invest in real estate bought
the half dozen houses on the new
block?"
Possibly because he thought they
had the six best cellars"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
hot and Cold

YOUNG man. YOU have no doubt obser, "a
That-paradoN OF not
a trigid bow from charming maid
VIII make you boiling not
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
Bird. of E..th.r

SAID young fellow named Alexander
To hts sweetheart. "Oh. I'll be your gan
der
n you'll be my goosyf"
Said she. I'm your LucyP'
And so they were wed, Alex and her.
st. Louis Republic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
SATURDAY. OCTOBER ., 1909

We have received the highly in
teresung ninth annual report OF the
Executive Board and Corresponding
Secretary OF the Woman's Conven-
ton, auxiliary 90 the National Bap-
list Convention. which report was
made at Columbus. Ohio September.
1909.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

a Human Paradox.
Isn't that Jellaby girl dense?"
Yes, and she's so transparent"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
Looks Llke an Eaav 49,

Mark Twain says he's been finn
fammed again"
That's what he gets for wearing a
white suit around all the time"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
Looked Ike L.

what makes you walk so crookei?'
a corn"
Gee! / thought IL was a rye"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

Bay State Governors Home Burned.
Boston. Oct. 6. - The Boston resi-
dence of Governor Eben S. Draper, $50
Beacon street, in the Back Bay section
of this city. WIS practically reduced to
a shell by fire. The loss is $3.50. 900.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09
GOV. WILSON'S ADVICE.

For twenty-five years. we have
warned colored men in the South
land. that the best way to deal with
the lawless mobs who defied the
law and who could not be controlled
by the better class OF white citizens.
10 purchase shot-guns and repeating
rifles and TO sell their lives as dearly
as possible in the protection Of them
selves and their families. Now Gov.
Wilson. of Kentucky after failing in
his efforts 10 protect the independent
white growers OF tobacco in Ken
lucky, although he has repeatedly
called out the state troops in an eff
fort so TO do boldly issued the fol-
lowing statement:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

Entered sc the Post omce at Richmond. Va
second class matter
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

Frankfort. Ky, October a.
Flight the devil with his own fire"
is the method that Governor Wilson
is advising the independent growers
OF tobacco in Kentucky to adopt in
their struggles against the night
riders. Piles of letters are stacked
in his desk. the Governor SAYS, from
people appealing TO him and asking
him where they mast pool their to-
bacco. or where they will be afforded
protection by the militia II they do
not pool it,
Organize liberty leagues and kill
the nocturnal invaders is the advice
that the Governor gives.
In statement to-day Governor
Wilson lighted the fire that will set
the whole of the Burley and dark
tobacco district afiame tomorrow.
He says that no man should pool
his tobacco unless he wanted to. and
that he will pardon any man who re-
sorts TO arms 70 protect his home.
That civil war Will follow in To-
bacco Kentucky, as a result OF this
published statement, would not
come as a surprise. for the situation
is intense, and the crisis for the in
dependents or the organization men
VIII be reached within the next few
days.
The statement given out will mean
the failure OF the pool, and If Gov
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

POSTAGE STAMPS or A HIGHER DENOMiNA
TON THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-09

Getting engaged 20 a summer girl
Is dangerous. She may want to take
IL seriously.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
Frsneb PreHdent
didn't Haze a Piano
To Masseuet's Disgusf

PARIS, Jan. Sit Is a strange COM
mentary on the president of a musical
people that while President Fallieres
was entertaining the king OF Sweden
during his visit here when occasion
arose for the use of a piano he found
he did not have one in his palace.
The president mad arranged an
evening at which q famous operate
star was to sing. with Massenet. the
distinguished composer, at the piano.
At the last moment the president
found there was no piano. and in his
ptedicament borrowed a vile instru.
ment from one OF his stan officers
who lived near by and had II hurried
into his salon.
The artistic and sensitive Massenct
sat down to accompany the singer, but
had no sooner touched the keys than
he GOT up in disgust. The president
was forced TO call upon Monsieur de
Lara TO officiate, as the reports In the
papers put II, lat . moments notice"
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
CLAIM GLAz|ER
GAINED BY LOANS

LANSING. Mich. Jan. 5.-The en-
tire morning Of the GlaEier trial was
given over to the Introduction by the
prosecution Of testimony showing the
loans made by Industries In which
Glaxier was Interested from the Chel-
sea bank. .ncln6ed In these items
wore loans made by the Glazier Stove
Co. Amounting to about $4,000;
Blanchard Wool Co. 100000, and
Michael Wackanhut, $4,000. 1t ia
claimed by the prosecution that
Giasier prohted by all of those loans.
1t 10 rumored at noon today that
the father OF one OF the Jurors has
just died and II this is the case there
will be a further delay In the trial.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
MRS. HAMS WAS IN
DRUNKEN STATE,
HAMS SAYS
DEFENDANT SAW slsrsa.lN-LAw
LYING ON A pIvAN, ACCORDING
TO Hls TgsTIMoNv-MoANsp
IN pELIRIUM.

FLUSHING, n. Y, Jan. 5.--Facing
the most severest ordeal OF his trial,
#. Jenkins Hams. accused with dis
brother. Captain Peter G. Hams, Of
the murder Of VIM. Il. Annis at the
Bayside Yacht club on Aug. 80 last.
came into the old Queens county
court this morning with q cheerful
smile On his face and resumed the
seat he had occupied yesterday In
giving his version Of the death Of
Annis and the events leading up to It
Mcintyre completed the direct-ex-
animation within a half hour and the
witness was turned over to the state
for crosSexamiuation.
Darrin questioned him about the cap
tain's visit to his house on May 81.
when he broke In the door, crying he
had discovered his wifes misconduct
with Annis The witness held closely
to the version he gave yesterday and
described his brothers appearance as
that OF a highly overwrousht man.
Next came q repetition Of the re-
cital OF the brothers trip to Fort
Wadsworth to see the general and
cob -~rsations there. While the Wit
ness Wa telling this Mr. Annis on
tered the courtroom and took her Gus
tomary seat near the rail. Another
description of the scene at the cap
tain's house on the day Mrs Annis
confessed followed with the witness
adhering closely to his account given
during the direct examination.
The day after the confession. the
witness said: i:
Peter and walked to the fort with
the general. l then went TO the house
OF Captain Hams and saw Mrs.
Claudia Hams drunk, lying on . divan
In the room on the porch. I didn't 80
into the house but looked In through
a window and saw her lying In this
condition. turned to the general
and told him 10 take Captain Hams
away. so he couldn't see her condi-
ton"
Had you ever seen her drunk be-
fore!"
About Ave years before"
Reluctantly the witness said that
he had seen his sister-in-law under
the influence OF liquor at her house In
Massachusetts,.
Darris pressed him for = repetition
OF the condition OF Mrs. Claudia Hams.
and, ordered by the court, he went on
as follows:
Il went into the house and saw
Mrs. Hams stretched out on q divan
in the parlor. It was about II o'clock
In the morning. She moaned and
talked incoherently. She said In
low moaning tone, oh, somebody kill
me. somebody kill me-, I have ruined
my home"
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
Ex-SULTAN'S JEWELS TO
BE SOLD AT AUCTION

PARIS, Jan. S.-Ths Mont do Pistc.
the municipal pawnshop. will soon
auction on the crown jewels and other
jewelled belongings, pAwued over .
year ago, by the dspossd Sultan OF
Morocco. The ex.sultan borrowed
1850. 900 francs (S350. ooo) on HE Jew
elry from the Mont Dc Piete after .
number OF French bankers had 70
fused to advance hfm money. At the
time, he agreed TO pay : per cant In
terest on the loan. He likewise agreed
to redeem bis pledges at the end OF
twelve months BY the payment Of In.
terest and principal.
As he neglected. 70 do 20 and a
there Is no prospect that the intsress
will be paid within the time allow.
ance granted to municipal borrowers.
the great pawnshop will be com
peiler by It's bylaws TO auction Oh the
Morocco regalia.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06

Edward J. Hickey. the Woodward
ave. clothing merchant, will celebrate
his eighth anniversary in business by
the erection of what will practically
be a brand-new store on the site OF
his present establishment and the
property adjoining. Outside and in.
side the building will be modernized
and beautif1ed--the plans showing a
particularly striking front.
Another incident Of the anniversary
is the extension OF the business to an
Incorporation to be known as The e.
j. Hickey company and the taking into
the concern of four Of the department
managers who have contributed large.
ly to the success Of the store: Ed
ward Wolfel. clothing manager; Jas.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06

increasing business In an entirely SAT.
isfactory manner. and when the oppOr-
tunity prevented itself. Mr.. Hickey OBJ
tanned possession OF the Kuhn confec-
tionery store. Plaas hayn been made
to remodel the two stores, Nos 2Ol
and 203 Woodward-ave.. into one hand
some store. 40 feet wide and 100 feet
In length. This will give floor area
OF about 10000 square feet for the dis
play OF goods. and the most advanced
ideas in store devices and adornmenf
will be followed in the finishing and
furnishing.
A brisk clearing out campaign 10
now In progress az the Hickey estab-
lishment, the purpose being to- start In
the new building, with an entirely new
stock. ~
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
CHANGE Of VENUE
IN GARNER CASE

Judge Donovan. Tuesday, granted .
change OF venue in the libel suit OF
VIM. r. Garner against Mayor Thomp-
son, the Hrst trial OF which resulted In
a disagreement. Gamers attorney, A.
B. Hall. asked for the transfer to some
other circuit on the ground that Gar
ner could not get a fair trial In the
city OF Detroit because Of the mayors
influence as q politician. Corporation
Counsel Hally. counsel for the mayor.
opposed the motion, insisting that the
mayors political influence vas not
such as to warrant the removal Of tho
case to another jurisdiction.
The case will not be tried in some
circuit agreeable to both sides. but
no arrangement has been entered into
as yet.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06

w Bolger. once manager; Thomas
Haney, In charge,of the first floor. and
NJ. j. Keveney. assistant clothing
manager.
No outside capital will be subscrib-
ed, the incorporation being for the
purpose OF giving Mr.. Hickey more
time for the general management of
the business and as a reward for his
associates.
The present store was opened March
T. 1901. occupying the first floor OF the
building. al No. POI Woodward-ave.
From the start 1t was an unqualified
success and the Second, third and
fourth floors were gradually added.
For several years. however. the con-
gested condition OF the store has pre-
vented the handling Of the constantly
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
WOLF-BEAR FOUND BY
GILLETT' IN TURKESTAN

LONDON. Jan. 5.--Naturefakers
will be interested IN the discovery of
a strange hybrid In Chinese Turke1tan
by Frederick 0illett, q vice president
OF the Geological society, who de-
scribes II 80 resem bling q bear in
size and color, but a wolf In Its move.
ments.
Gillett only saw the animal at a
great distance through held glasses
His native guides gave n some weird
name he had never heard before. and
which was neither the native word
for wolf or bear. They added that the
creature vas very rare In thosa parts
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
Grandmothers and Grandfather, Who Believe in Peruna

AT CAN recommend Pcruna az good
medicine for chronic cataTrh Of
the stomach and bowels. | have
been troubled with II severely for over
wear. and also "A cough.
Now my cough IL all gone. and all
the distressing symptoms Of catarrh OF
tho stomach and bowels have disap-
pcarcd
II Will recommend II to all as a rare
remedy Mrs. T. T.. Little. Tolono. Ill
SsU HAD Catarrh OF the stomach. bow
els and lower internal organs Had
great deal OF pain i'm my right
hin which felt like rheumatism. Also
pain In my Internal organs The water
was highly Colorcd. nv back was weak,
was Constipatcd. and very restless.
II commenced 30 take peruna ac-
Cordipg IL directions. and began 10
improve. ! have taken ten bottles Of
Prruna. and think ! am cured. "-Mr.
W &. IICmphln. louisville MISS
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
Ex-WAITER KNIGHTED
BY KING OF ITALY

LONDON. Jan. 5.--An ex-waiter has
received tho honor Of kpighthood from
the king OF Italy, and 10 now entitled
TO call himself Cavafiere Lsasi Asaro.
He 10 the proprtetor OF the Florence
restaurant. one Of tho largest IN the
west end. and has been for many
years q prominent member Of the it'll.
ian colony In London. He began his
London career ~ q waiter In 1877.
II Wa King Victor himself who sus.
gested that AsAso should have q
kniEhthood, 90 q roccgnition OF his
services to the Italian colony IN Lon
don.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
LAME BACK AND
RHEUMATIC PAINS
Are Natures Danger Signals. Preserip-
ton From Prominent Doctor.

tien from Prominent Doctor.
The following prescription, while
very simple and harmless. will be
found TO work wonders In curing lame
back and all kinds OF rheumatism.
purifying the blood and kidneys and
restoring the system to normal health
and vigor. II Is inexpensive consider
ing It's effectiveness, and can be mix
ed At home. The ingredients are
well known and can be supplied by
any well-stocked drug store:
One ounce compound syrup OF Sar-
saparilla; one ounce Toris compound.
These TO be added to half pint of whis-
key and used in tablespoonful doses
before each meal and at bed time. The
bottle must be shaken we'll each time. /"
Good results from this treatment
come after the first few doses. al
though II would be a mistake to dis
continue it's use until the health is full
ly restored.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
TEMPLE
nam l. Tlghs & Co. In BOOKS

Best Lew, Wuistte whitaker 4 r. WILL
Bur HiIl. DIX American Dancers, Casscl-
is's MAgst Wesdsrs, Ford 4 swsv,
Clinton. Ms1rsss 4 Kennedy, Mooree-
seOp~. Next week-Leo. Detrfchstein,
PaaSvs Actoe-Dramatist, Empire City
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
GREAT GRANDMOTHER
AT AGE OF FORTY-EIGHT

PARIS. Jan. 5.--Mme. Edna Betton-
ellie. seamstress in the Quarter
Nominate. holds the record of the
youngest great-grandmother in the
world. She was married NJ the age
Of a. and her FIRST child. married At
the same early age.
When Edna was 81 she was a grand.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06

mother. Her grandson married when
IL years old young woman a few
days his junior On her recent forty.
eighth birthday. Nine. BertonelIe was
Informed that she was a great-grand.
mother.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-06
County Auditors Organize.

The board of county auditors held
its first meeting Of the year. Tuesday
morning. and the first since Forbes
former county treasurer,
he came q member OF that body. Aud.
itor Oakmsn was made chairman and
Robertson secretary. both selections
being unanimous.