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w. ]. Daniel
Versus
3. E, Sheridan.

Bv virtue of an order of seizure and
sale. issued out of the Goth judicial
district court, state of Louisiana, par
ish of Washington, in the above en-,
titled cause, and to me directed, l
proceeded to seize and did offer for
sale on Saturday, August 81, 1912, the
following described property, to.wit:
"a acres, 1-2 interest in lot 5, sec. 81,
twp. 2. RIA. Second: 273 acres, be-
ing swa and W 1-2 of Sc, and mel OF
swa, sec. 16-4-13, Third: 257 acres.
being 9 10 of sw4 and 1-2 of SCI
and 80 acres in nwi of SCI and all OF
nea sell, of Peters creek. Fourth:
293. 1S acres, beginning at Sc corner of
Philip Magee hr under Clack sec. 81
4-l2 and running n $50, W 1913 chs,
thence n $40, e liza chs, thence
n $50, W 1910 chs, thence 80, " s
chs, thence 8 25 1-2o, W 4:07 chs,
thence n 100, W 8 chs, thence n
| s 1.2o, W 1866 chs, thence II $3.50
| " 1850 chs. thence 4,5o, W zoos
chs. thence n $3.50, " 4.S2 chs,
to W boundry of hr, thence n 3.75o g
60.:3 chs, thence 8 1929, 1880
chs, thence 71.5o, g 1853 Chs,
thence 1850, 6 4.e5 chs, thence s
Sc 75o g 4.53 chs, thence 8 $50 9
$50 chs. thence 50, 9.55 chs,
thence 9 $3.50, g 2.97 chs, thence s
500. Q 20.10 chs, thence 8 3.75 "
81 IS chs. to point of beginning.
Fifth: Undivided half interest in
and to Is. IL acres in Philip Magee HI
under Clack sec. 43, twp. 3 s, II e,
St. Helena Meridian, described as
follows: beginning at ne corner Of
said hr end running n $50 W along
old line 81 chs. to set stob, thence
30.5o g $40 chs, to set stob, thence
, 1859 e 5 chs. to set stob on side OF
branch, thence $3.50 W along {
edge OF branch 1927 chs. to set stob
thence 8 $50, Q 81, So chs. to set stol
on Q line Of sec., thence n 3.75o
along old line 1912 chs. to point o
beginning. Sixth: Lots 3 and 4, bIocl
21S. SOS. 8 and 22l, 223 and 228, Frank
J linton, lots 3, 4 and 5, block 2O9: on
automobile.
There being no bids amounting t
, two thirds of the appraised value a
!, fixed by the experts appointed an
l sworn, the property was not sold
/ Under the provisions estabhsned ..
law, will again proceed to offer TO
a sale at public auction, to the last an
highest bidder, during the legal sal
hours, on
}. Saturday, September u, 1912
# at the principal front door of tn
court house, at Franklinton, La, tn
:. above described property, Terms
4 Gale: Twelve months credit, secure
:. by bond Of purchaser, conditioned a
a the law directs.
IS This 5th day of September, 1912
~ T. j. Simmons, Sheriff.
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New Blacksmith Shop.

The Lossett Blacksmith Shop
has been purchased by W. w.. r;
Dunlap am all kinds OF work WIN
be done at moderate prices
Horseshoeing and .gunwork .
specially. All work guaranteed
Price spot cash on delivery
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WI, ~. uISkJCu, OlC1 ~
J. H. Dickerson of Bogalusa
was in town Wednesday.
When two women get into an
argument the one who talks the
fastest wins.
Norman OFT, cashier of the Mt.
Herman Bank was a business
visitor Tuesday.
Zeke Darlington of New Or
leans spent the weekend with
his relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Knight
and children spent the weekend
here with relatives.
Mesdames Clotilde Simmons
and Norman Darlington attended
church at iona Sunday,
Mrs. Pierce and daughter
Movie of Sunny Hill, were recent
guests of Mrs. P. B. Carter.
Wiley Wood left Wednesday
for Yazoo City where he goes as
pharmacist in the City Drug
Store.
! w. G. Hutchinson of Mande'
vile was here looking after
timber interests for Pointivent
g. Farvre on Wednesday.
Fred Bateman and sister Lee
Ethel returned home Wednesday
from New Orleans, where the!
lhaye been under treatment fol
the past six weeks.
!, MARRIED-On Sunday las
at IONA, Miss Alice Burkhalte
of this place to MIR. julius Pento'
r of iona. The young couple vii
make their home at iona an
their friends here wish them
happy and successful life
VANILLA. MISS. Sept. II, III:
|MA.RRlED-At the residence
the BRIDES mother by tie
RI. Boone, Mr.. Jno. |. breelan
to Miss Bessie Mccullough.
, |host of friends greeted I'll
lyoung couple and an hou " { .
nleas,,, e was spent in this Chrl
, tian home, May God abundant
bless them,
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Terms Of Court.

CIVIL TERMS
Fourth Monday in February
Second Monday in May
First Monday in july
First Monday jim December
CRIMINAL TENS
Fourth Monday in March
Second Monday in November
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FRANKLTNTON, LA, SEPT. 10, 1912

learn has been quite Ill this past
week.
Mrs. W. p. Minckler is spend
inc the week in the Crescent
City.
Free reading privilege is given
to patrons who occupy the tables
in the refreshment department
of Peoples Drug Co,
Mrs, w. j. Wills, after a fort
nights visit in the Dobson home,
returned to Jamestown Friday.
Mrs. J. A. Lindell returned
Friday night from two weeks
visit with her sister in New Or
leans.
Mrs. O. d. Richardson and
little Geraldine, Of Sunny Hill
were guests in the Carter home
this week.
W. A. Doremus is taking or
ders for the Ideal Steam Cooker
which all housekeepers ought to
use. Ye editor can heartily rec
ommend this stove.
M. w. OFT left Tuesday after
noon for a business trip to
Chicago, expecting to be absent
about ten days.
NOTICE. By order of the
Judge the Grand Jury will con-
vene on Monday the 23rd, day Of
September.
j. K. Johnson, Foreman.
Mrs. P. G.. Spring is critically
i'll at her home and only awaits
strength sufficient for the trip,
to return to the Infrmary in New
Orleans for further special treat
ment.
See that new line OF Dress
Serge, Imported Silk Finished
Pongee, Henrietta Cloth, Mohair
Plaid Suitings, in all colors at
the Cash Store. Prices the low.
est. r.. B. Erwin 4 Son Ltd.
The following left here this
week for school:
WIN. and Jesse Burris and =. J.
Magee, L. s. u; Vera Jenkins
and Vera Schilling, Hillman;
Dora Maude johnson, Judson;
Bobt. Magee, Tulane.
There will be no services held
in the Baptist church till the
Second Sunday in October, the
Fourth Sunday in this month
having been exchanged with
Slidell for last Sunday of our
revival here. Leon Sloan,
Pastor.
W. l. Daniel resigned his posi-
ton as caahier of the Angie bank
and is to leave on the Goth. for
Mansfield, La, to take a similar
position in the bank there. Will
is one Of Washington Parish's
specially promising boys being
sober. Industrious and faithful tt
business, and feeling so sure {,
his making good in his new home,
we congratulate the Mansfield
Bank upon securing his services
and at the same time rejoice over
Willis good fortune in being con-
nected with one of the most pro-
gressive country banks in the
state, in the most delightful
little town anywhere.
The people of Washington par
ish can now secure great reduc-
ton in subscription for maya.
zines and other periodicals by
application to Peoples Drug Co.,
who are newsdealers, newsagents
and subscription agents for any
publication. The Era-Leade,
may also be dubbed with any
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Jno. McDOugaId Of Vaudeville
is spending this week in town.
NOTICE. am applying for
pardon. Rodney Magee.
Miss Nellie Dobson was week
end guest of Miss Norma Magee
at Bogalusa.
Mrs. w. |. Daniel and little
Gladys are guests this week of
Mrs. J. Vol Brock.
w. E. Banister and Barnie
Corkern left Tuesday for a visit
to Indianapolis, Ind.
Lincoln began his career by
splitting rails, and Roosevelt
ends his by splitting a party.
The most exciting thing to a
girl about a Irritation is that she
might get in earnest any minute.
DR.. and Mrs. D. T. Brock and
baby Edna spent several days
last week with DR.. and Mrs. J. L.
Brock.
There will be Morgan meet
ing at the court house Saturday
night at s O 'clock for the purpose
of organizing a Morgan Club, and
all interested voters are urged
to be present.
Daily newspapers, magazines
etc. constantly on sale, and or
ders taken fer any publication,
novels rented, and reading priv
ilege extended by,
Peoples Drug Go.
Mrs. j. G. Denman had as her
guests last week her mother
Mrs. J. Fortinberry Of Silver
Springs, and her two brothers,
DR.. A. J. Forvinberry and Victor
Fortiuberry of Scanlon.
O. E. Morris of Elit0wn was
attending to business here mon
day and looked in on the Era
Leader force to pay his respects
and an advanced subscription
both of which were duly appre
ciated.
Syrup put up in clean bottles
will sell readily. Peoples Dru,
Co.. have clear secondhand bot
ties with corks, four to the gallon
which are being offered at 25c
per dozen. Orders taken nov
for fall delivery.
VIM. Burris left Monday TO
Baton Rouge to continue hi
University course, and to be sur
of keeping up with all home OK
curences, left US an advance sui
scription for the Era-Leade
Good luck to you Bill.
| Owing to the sudden yer,
lserious illness of state Evange
list Smy]ie and his immediat
removal to the n. O. SanitariuH
the protracted meeting at tn,
Baptist church was closed afte
| the evening service Sunday.
! J. e. Sylvest has just returne
home a tier having undergone til
last trea tment in a course Q
eight treatments for cancer, an
it will be gr. stifying to his friend
to learn that the treatment wa
pronounced an entire success.
Misses Mary and Dora Maut
johnson left Friday for Abe
deen, Miss, where they "
spend a few weeks with the
sister, Mrs. Tho, Gayer, aft
which Miss Mary goes on
Rock Hill N. G. for q six weel
stay with MIS-. w. =. Nelso
and Dora Ma Mde goes TO Juds
College.
( TO HUNT1 lRS-Thf, Hunter
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1912-09-19

The special term of court to be
held Monday Oct, 18th, has been
postponed until Wednesday, Oct.
9th. By order of the Court.
NJ, A. Thigpen, Clerk.
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MORGAN ACCEPTS PROPOSAL
FOR A JOINT DEBATE,
Manager Says lie will Meet
Claiborne at Two Places.

Baton Rouge, Sept. 18.-Mr.
Caleb G. Weber, chairman of the
campaign committee of Hon. l..
L. Morgan, candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Con.
gress in the Sixth district, has
written Conrad J. Lecoq, Mr..
Ferd G. Claiborne's campaign
manager, accepting his chal'
lenge for a joint debate between
the candidates.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
-GloriousA

comes from Dr. J T. Cartiss. Dwight. Kan He writes: Il not only have cured bad cases Of eczema in ny patients with Electric bitters, but also cured myself by them of the same disease. feel sure they will benefit any case of eczema. This shows what thousands have proved,
 that Electric Bitters is most etlec- tive blood purifier It's an exec lent
 remedy for eczema, letter, salt rheam.
 ulcers, boi!s and running sores. l. stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels. expels p0isons. helps digestion, builds
 Qp the strength. Price 50 cts. Sat isfaeti0n guaranteed by All Druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
Dr. Gee to Lecture.

Tuesday night, April 2d an ad- dress entitled The Boy by Dr. F. ". Gee, will be delivered, at the opera house, for the especial bene fit of the Boy Scouts, and the en- terprise of the scouts in securing so excellent platform orator as Dr. Gee is to be commended
 This lecture has been given at many ChatauQuas and has contributed much to the popularity of the fec turer. The mothers and fathers should hear this address. in fact everyone interested in boys.
 The proceeds go to the equipment of the Boy Scout Home.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
Notice of Band Meeting.

A meeting will be held Monday eve ning at W. A. Pope's Cleaning and Pressing establishment by the young men interested in the reorganization of the Forrest City Band. Prof Joe Reitano, of the Wynne Concert Band will be present, and has expressed a willingness to conduct the band and act as instructor, provided satisfacto- " arrangements could be made About twenty of the young men of the city, have signitied their inten- tion of being present, and il is 10 be hoped that the boys will receive sui ticient encouragement to justify them in getting up strong musical 0rgani- Zati0n here.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
Cosmos Club.

The regular meeting of the Cosmos Club was held Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. r. Evans, al which time the following interesting program was given
 ARKANSAS ARB1R DAY. Land of the blushing roses, Land of the stately pine. Land of the solemn cypress, Land of the clinging vine; Land of the feecy cotton, Land of the golden corn, Land of the peach and apple, Land of the fabled horn ihR richest land man ever saw. My o@I, my own, my Arkansas. "He wha plants a tree loves others besides himself. Roll Call Describe ,reggss nIosl beauti- ful view Of Arkansas Scenery. Short Papers: The Forests of Arkan,
 sas-Mrs. Grady.
 The Mines of Arkansas
 Mrs. Prewett
 The Fruits of Arkansas
 Miss Winfield
 Rice Growing in Arkansas
 Miss r Pool Music: Selection from American
 Composer, Sketch of Life
 Mrs. Pettus.
 Current Events of Arkansas. The next meeting will be held Monday afternoon, April lst, with Mrs. Nellie Buford as hostess. At this meeting the officers for the en- suing year will be selected.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas. Our fellow member. Dr I. F. Stone, has been taken away from us by death. after a lingering illness, therefore be it
 Resolved. That We. the members Of Forrest City Lodge No l9s and F. and A. NJ. in meeting assembled, hereby give expression to the feeling of loss and sadness which we all have at this time And further Re owed. That we express to his relatives our heartfelt sympathy with them in their great bereavement, and that a copy of the foregoing be furnished The Times.
 DR. II. R. CLARK,
 ]. $. SHIELDS.
 II. K BECKER
 Committee
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
To the Democratic Voters of St. Fran
 eis County.

The returns of the recent primary shows me to De Your nominee for sheriI of your county.
 shall endeayor To show my appre- ciation for the honor and confidence you gave me by the service that 1 may be able to render you.
 promised you that whatever capa bilities might possess would be given 10 you without reserve in my untiring effort to properly discharge the duties of the office. The promise is still good. Whether you supported me or not, does not matter: if you need me, you shall have my help.
 l am deeply obligated to you all.
 j. +. MCDOFGAI.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29

In another part of The Times this week we are printing the incomplete unofficial returns of the primary, as received up to 10 o'clock Thursday morning. No totals are given, but there are enough figures to show the way old St. Francis went. The ta ble shows returns from sixteen out of eighteen boxes, the East Biacktish and L'Angaille boxes not having showed up in time. In this connec tion The Times wants 10 thank the Southwestern Telegraph X Telephone Company, for the prompt and efficient service rendered Wednesday night in reporting the returns not only from this county, but for the state. X special operator, Mr, \. ", Lnckett, was in charge of the bulletin office. which was installed in the law office of Mr. ]. NJ. Prewett, aud as fast as the returns were counted al the diff ferent boxes they were phoned in 10 him and duplicate copies made. \ bulletin board was installed in san ders Drug Store, where the returns were cAalked LID as fast as they were brought ih. Mr. MT Luekett was assisted in the bul- letin office by Messrs, Will Williams and Al Nim0eks, while Messfs. James Russell, Jr., and Harry Watson of ficiated at the board down stairs. The Southwestern is the recipient of many congratulations upon the the elfiieient service rendered, and The Times desires to thank them and acknowledge it's obligations in thus being able to so soon give the nearly complete returns, The table will be corrected from the official returns and printed in full next week.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
City Election Tuesday.

The following officers have been se- lected by the Election Commissioners to hold the city election next Tuesday First Ward-R B. Trice, Ed Fisher and B \. Moore, judges; Jas. Ewart and W. F. HorEey, clerks: C. N. Leg gett. officer.
 Second Ward -S. A. Ro1fe, $. L. Hodges and N. A. Pearson, judges: Win Haven and Will Paslay, clerks: R. k. Arnold, officer.
 Third Ward -Chas Buford. E. C. Eldridge and Max Yohie, judges II. K. Becker and Jas olfe. clerks: NJ W. Campbell. officer
 C. (. FoGG, Chairman
 T. \. BuFoRp. Secretary
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
.achache Almost Inbearable

Is all almost certain result of kidney trouble. D Toomey, so3 F.. Olive St. Bloomington, H., says. T suffered with backache and pains in my kid. neys which were almost anbearable l gave Foley Kidney Pills good trial. and they done wonders for me Today l can do hard days work and lot feel the effects ] T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29

Now that the State has been saved by electing the right men for state offices, let's turn our hands to select ing bigger things and see if we cannot select man to represent the Demo- cracy of the United States, who can beat anything the Republicans can put up. The time is ripe and all things seem propitious for great Democratic victory in the coming presidential election.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29

Now that an exciting and in some instances bitter campaign has been closed, it behooves us all 10 lay aside all differences if any have been en- gendered, by said campaign, and be- come a united people, ,and pull together for better things in our county and state
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
Weather Forecast.

Colder with rains causing rheuma- tic pains. Hunt : Lightning Oil stops all aches and pains whether from Rheumatism. Pneumonia, Cuts Burns or Bruises. The QUICKEST Eminent known. 25c and soc bet. ties. All Druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
: ~ c,f tss..t.., benefit to Forrest City.

Forrest Dity people have found out that \ SINGLE DOSE of simple buekthorn bark, glycerine, etc, as compound in Adler-i-ka, the new German Appendicitis remedy, re- lieves constipation, sour stomach or gas on the stomach almost INSTANT LY. This simple mixture antisep- ticizes the digestive organs and draws of the impurities and it is surprising how QUICKLY it helps. l. T. San ders, druggist.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
This Is So.

We wish to state in as plain and vigorous way as words can express it, that Hunts Cure will positively, quickly and permanently cure any form of Itching Skin disease known. One box is guaranteed to cure. One application affords relief. All drug gists stand behind the guarantee. Ask Yours
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
Fine Eggs for Sale.

Single Comb Rhode Island Reds lst Pen, SIS per setting of l5 eggs; 2d Pen, s per setting; 3rd Pen, s2 per setting; Buff orpingtons-lst pen, e per setting of l5 eggs. Fine young Lewis, Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29

It is the duty Of every citizen to go the polls Tuesday, April ,, and vote al the municipal election. A large vote gives us credence abroad that all are interested in the city's welfare.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29

Steps are being taken To form Champ Clark Club in the city and county.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29

The political mathematicians of St. Francis county, missed their ealcula- tions by several hundreds.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29

Don't forget the city election, Tues day, April ,.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29
DON'T BE BALD.
Nearly Any One May Secure Splendid
 Growth of Hair.

We have a remedy that has aided to grow hair and prevent badness in 93 out of loo cases where used accord. ing 10 directions for reasonable length of time. That may seem like strong statement-it is, and we mean it to be, and no one should doubt it until they have put our claims to an actual test.
 We are so certain Rexall "93a Hair Tonic will cure dandruff, prevent badness, stimulate the scalp and hair roots, stop falling hair and grow new hair, that we personally give our positive guarantee to refund every penny paid US for it in every instance where 1t does not give entire satis- faction to the user.
 Rexall ''93' Hair Tonic is as pleas ant to use as clear spring water. It is delightfully."- perfumed, and does not grease or gum the hair. Two sizes, 5oc and S1.00. With our guarantee back of it, you certainly take no risk. Sold only at our store-The Rexall Store. J. T, Sanders, Forrest City. Ark,
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29

Ladies should take Dr. Simmons S SQuaw Vine Wine for all irregularities. II relieves quickly and restores natu- ral conditions. Price sl.00 per bot tie. Sold by City Drug Store.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29

Bury the hatchet and let's get to work for Forrest City and St. Francis county.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-29

lFull Criminal Docket next week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-17
ENGINEER BLAMED
FOR FABENS WRECK
s1o.oo MATTPFSSES 81. Id

Inc plane for the wreck OF the Tex
Ss q racine passenger train number
I'VE ana the g. H. & 5. A freight train
az Faoens Saturday night has been
paced on engineer NJ. J. DOYLE, OF the
a. x +. passenger train. by a board OF
inquiry composed OF officials of the
qlIIerent roads, running through E.
Faso' IN session Wednesday,
me. me board was composed Of F. E.
summers superintendent OF the Santa
re at san Marciai. y NJ: F. b. King.
Superlnlendent Of the E. p. & 5. w. at
DOus gas Arlz.; W. H. Homas, train
master or the Texas & Pacific at Big
Spring, Texas: c. =. BOSS master me-
e slsI OF the Texas & Pacific; T. L. Al
ISL ISL road foreman of the Texas &
IacLIlc' or Big Spring: William Jen-
1 ~, OF FL Paso; T. F. Davidson, OF
II Faso' r. NJ Hoover, c. r. Morrill,
anG Georse Mccormack. assistant su-
PSTIn tendents Of the C. H & s. A, and
imam Russell. foreman OF the car re-
pdLrers Of the G. r. & s. A.. Of FL PasO.
When asked II he had anything to say
IN regard TO the decision, Mr.. Doyle
Herald later on.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-17
ASKS ROOSEVELT
TO STATE HIS VIEWS
President of Ohio Progress
sive Club Asks Some
Pointed Questions.

Columbus, O.. Jan E.-John D. Fack-
Ter. president Of the Republican Pro
gressire" league Of this city. today di-
rected a letter 10 former president
Roosevelt asking him to make public
his views on certain issues Of the next
national campaign
These issues. likely TO dominate the
campaign. Fackler wrote, are the tariff.
the trusts. and money question
The insurgent movement in the Re
publican party was born as a protest
against the iniquities Of the present
tariff law" he said
The tremendous consolidation OF in
dustrial corporations which took place
during your administration has created
a demand for some sort Of control by
the government over these corpora
rions. You have declared in favor Of
federal incorporation license The
American people are unalterably op-
posed to such a plan unless at the time
Of federal Incorporation the water is
squeezed out OF our industrial monop-
olies and the stock Of such companies
limited to their actual values
Would take the water out Of our
dropsical corporations at the time Of
federal interpretations
What is your attitude with reference
to the Aldrich monetary scheme and
the national reserve association
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-17
CARDINAL FARLEY
RECEIVES OVATION
Returns to a Welcome That
Marks an Epoch III
His Wife.

New York. n. Y. Jan. 17.-Iohn N.
Farley. archbishop. of New York. came
home a cardinal to a welcome that viii
mark an epoch in his life. After an alb
sence Of two months abroad he was the
first Of Americas new princes of the
church" to touch home shores and as
such. many thousands prepared to do
him honor
Thousands along she line Of march
from the Battery Of St Patrick's cathe-
dral at Fifth avenue and Fifteenth
street. and thousands more. including a
choir of 6O00 parOchial school children,
gathered within the edifice 70 note
with reverence his progress 70 the
episcopal throne today
Today's ceremonies marked only the
beginning Of receptions. ecclesiastical
Farley will be the chief figure during
the next few days.