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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
Mrs. Lille Elsburv and =.

Mrs. Lille Elsbury and E. NJ.
Carr advertise a public auction,
which takes place on the Carr farm
northwest of Manchester on Wednes-
day. February 4, 1914. At this time
a large amount Of farm machinery,
cattle and horses. etc. will be offer
eG for sale. Our readers will find
the advertisement on page 8 of this
issue.
frank Slack commenced filling
his ice houses on Tuesday morning.
The weather man has kept the ice
man on the anxious seat for the past
few weeks. While the ice is of ex-
cellent quality,SiI is not of sufficient
thickness for packing. One of Mr.
Slack's horses broke through the
ice yesterday morning. and for a
time the force of workmen had a
problem on their hands to rescue the
valuable animal from the icy water. &
Waterloo sustained severe loss
Monday morning when the large dry
goods store Of Paul Davis,A& Com
pany was destroyed by fire. The
structure was four or five story
building, ana entailed a loss Of up
wards of the half million dollar
mark Architect Ralston. who de-
signed the plans for the local High
school, sustained a heavy loss, as
his offices were located in the same
building. He Is said to have lost al
his profiles and blue prints. which
represented some twenty years Of
work,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28

aware County, was engaged in by
Arthur LIE Fevre. Numerous ques-
tions regarding the growth Of fruit
trees, shrubbery and berries were
asked by Mr.. LIE FeYre's hearers
Long before the hour for the af-
ternoon address by Mrs. Grace S.
Durand, the opera house was pack
ed to the doors. Mrs. Durand of
Lake Forrest, Illinois,, delivered one
Of the most interesting and helpful
addresses of the sessions of the in
stitute. During the past ten years
she has personally superintendent the
operations on a 270-acre dairy farm
at Lake Forrest. Her farm and
dairy herd are widely known through
out the country. The buildings on
her farm are fire-proof, and have
hot and cold water piped through
them. The barns in which her choice
herd of Guernseys are housed are
built in such way as to make for
convenience and perfectly sanitary
conditions. Because of the extreme
lys sanitary conditions about the
premises and barns. Mrs Durand
finds a ready market for the milk
from her herd, in Chicago, at ex-
ceedingly high prices She is an en-
thusiastic booster for alfalfa. having
on her farm some ninety odd acres.
During her address she was given
the undivided attention of the larg-
est audience of the Institute She
possesses a pleasing personality, and
related her experiences in the op-
Grafton of one of the most noted
dairy farms in the United States, in
a most entertaining manner.
Following the address by Mrs.
Durand, carefully prepared papers
were given by Mrs. E. B. Porter of
Delhi, and Mrs. o. NJ. Phenicie of
Manchester. &
The musical selections by the High
school chorus. and Mrs. H. T. Ports.
Mrs. E: w. Williams. Mr.. Alfred
Gildner, and the young ladies quar-
tet were important factors in max.
ing the recent institute the success
that it was.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
a FINE RECORD

Mr.. o. E. Huene, Of this city. at,
tended the booster banquet given at.
Des Moines, last week, byt-the ST.
Paul Fire and Marine Insurance
company A large number Of the
company's agents were present, be-
ing the guests OF honor at >the elab-
orately planned banquet by the com
spany which Mr.. Huene and the oth-
aers agents represent This company
has for many years given prizes in
recognition Of the excellent work
done by theT agents. Mr.. Hnene was
awarded second prize. in recognition
of his work done fer the company
in Delaware county Mr.. Huehe
ranked second, in point of business
}Gone in Iowa, his prize being ten
dollar gold piece During the las;
five years Mr.. Huene has Won
prizes each year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28

John NJ. Jones & Sons unloaded
several carloads of classy new Over
lapa cars. the first Of the week.
Miss Vira Moore, daughter of
Rev. J. f. Moore, has accepted a po-
sition as teacher of English and His.
tory in the High school at Brainerd,
Minnesota. The position in the
Rrainerd schools was offered Miss
Moore while she was visiting Miss
Jennie McCarren at Minneapolis a
week ago. She began her work there
last week. Brainerd is a city of
more than 5000 population. and has
excellent school facilities. Miss
Moore.s Manchester friends congrat-
sulate her upon being chosen to an
important position in a High school
J in city the size Of Brainerd, Z
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
LIGHT PLANT is READY.

The new electric light plant in our
.neighboring town Of Edsewood is
now ready for business. The build
ing wass finished last week, and the
pole lines. and wires are all up, ready
to carry the ''juice" to business
houses and residences. The build
ing is a fire-proof structure. and in
the front part are to be found the
offices, and in the rear, is located
the machinery. The citizens of Edge
wood are to be congratulated upon
taking this forward step in beauti-
Tying their already, beautiful little
3city.4 After the plant has been in
operation for a short time the good
people of Edgewood will wonder how
they ever got along without electric
ity for lights and power.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
INFORMATION FILED
!, in \ JUSTICE ST COURT. |. / I
SCHOOL DIRECTORS ACCUSED OF
HAVING VIOLATED WAGE
LAW.
CATHOLIC FAIR TO Be HELD FEB. 1918 i
Eiaborate Plans Being Made For An
nuaI Event. To Be Held at Cen.
tral Opera House. ..st5

Jay Wellman of Coffins Grove
township filed information before
Justice George S.. Lister Of this
city, against Mr.. e. B. Allyn and
MIR. William Raiders, members of
the Coffins Grove school boar y
his Information Mr. Wellm al
cuses Mr.. Allyn and Mr.. Raiders u
having violated provision sof
chapter. 249. of~the, 35th General AS
sembly of Iowa, which fixes the
wages to be paid school teachers.
1t appears from the information
filed in Justice Court. that E. B..
Allyn and Wm Raiders were mem
Ders of the Coffins Grove school
board during the months of Sep
tember and October, 1913, Mr.. Al
yn being member Of the board of
District No. s. and Mr.. Raiders be-
ing the president of the board of
the entire township. The informa-
ton states that on Or about the 1st
Of September 1913, the men NAM
ed in the Information employed Miss
Katherine Garry to teach in a
public school of the township for the
term beginning September s.. 1913.
Mr.. We!lman states in his inforHa-
ton that Miss Garry was holding a
first grade uniform county certifi-
cate of an average OF SS per cent.
That under the provision of the
chapter of the laws of the 35th Cen
eral ASS emily the minimum wage
which it was lawful to pay Miss
Garry >.was at the rate. of $2.64 per.
day. Or $3.50 per month, but that
under the contract Of employment
the directors agreed to pay Miss
Garry S2.25 per day, or $t5 for the
month OF 20 school days.
The men cacuseG by Mr.stWeliman
If having viaIated the minimum wage
'aw, have not as. vet appeared before
Justice Lister in answer to the
but will probably appear
before him Thursday of this week.
Both are well known residents of
Coffins Grove township, and have
been connected with the school in
terests Of the township for many
years. Mr. Allyn has only recently
moved with his family to this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
PLANNING a 4pELleHTFUL TOUR.

PLANNING a DELIGHTFUL TOUR.
Mrs. NJ. F.. LIE Roy and daughters,
Misses Alma and Dora lie Roy, and
Mrs. Sarah Bradley leave on Thurs
day or Friday OF this week, for a sew
eral months tour of the Old World.
The party will sail from New York
early next week, and plan to make
their first stopping place at the Is
land Of Madeira. then on to the
coast Of Spain. where they will Wis
it number of the more important
ports. From the west coast of Spain
the party will sail through the Strait
Of Gibralter and into the Mediter-
anian sea. visiting many of the. in
teresting points, in Italy, Turkey,
Arabia, and Egypt. The trip will
consume probably three months or
more. In Egypt the Manchester par
ty plans to meet Mr.. and Mrs. A.
r. LooRis. and their daughter, Miss
Elsie Loomis. of Ft Dodge, who ex-
pect to leave soon for an extended
tour of the Old World. &,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
MONTH.

Miss Lottie Smith Of Winthrop
spent Sunday with her friend, Anna
Turley. ~
Mike Shelley is assisting Martin
Shelley with his work this week.
Miss Nano Baragary spent sever.
al days of last week at Dan Ryan's
near Masonville. 5s I.
Thomas Redding. and Grace Murray
of Galvia, Iowa, are here for a visit
with relatives.
Will Coleman and Leo Baragary
transacted business. in Ryan Satur-
day.
Patrick Flemming died at his home
north of Troy last Monday morning
after a short illness. The funeral
was held Thursday aat the Catholic
church at Monti
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
MASONviLLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Maloney of
Akron, Iowa, are guests of relatives
in this vicinity.
Wnl Childs Of Oneida, New York,
is visiting relatives here,
John Rose and daughter, Miss Mel
lie, departed for Mitchell, South Da-
kota, last Tuesday evening, where
they will visit among relatives.
Mrs. G. Mosher spent the past
week with relatives at Quasqueton.
Miss Marie Mcdonald, trained
nurse from Sioux City, was a. recent
guest Of relatives in town.
LII Smith and wife concluded a
few weeks visit among relatives and
friends in this vicinity and left last
week for Des Nlones, where they
will visit the formers parents pre-
home at Gardner, Kansas.
Mrs Margaret McGrath returned
home from a several weeks visit
with her daughter, Mrs. R. Laity,
near Strawberry Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Ryan entertain
ed a. number, of friends at their
home last Monday evening compli-
mentary to Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Ma
loney.
Joseph Maroney and Miss Agnes
McGraw were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony on last Wednes-
day at 1880 o'clock. Rev. ID. Lon
ergan performed the ceremony. Miss
Ida Maroney acted in the capacity OF
bridesmaid while Philip McGraw was
best man. AT the conclusion of
the ceremony the bridal party and
a few Of the immediate-relativ re-
paired to the brides home where a
sumptuous Wedding feast awaited
them. The bride is the eldest daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McGraw
and is a young lady Of culture and
refinement. The groom is a son OF
Mrs. Bridget Maroney and is a fav-
rite of his associates. Their many
friends join in wishing them a long
prosperous and happy career.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION /
SESSION., ,Ssl

Representatives, frt, the Masonic
lodges Of Iowa City, Central City,
Coggon, Monticello and a few other
nearby towns arrived In Manchester
this morning to attend the school
Of instruction which opened its ses-
stons in the Mason temple this
forenoon. A number Of state. lee
turers and the. custodian of the
grand lodge are in the city and con-
Quoted the opening OF the &c hool.
Representatives from the lodges OF
Edgewood, Strawberry. Point. Du-
buque, Waterloo and towns east and
west Of Manchester are expected
here this evening. very profitable
and enjoyable time is looked forward
to by the membership Of the order,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
CREAMERY REPORT.

The Manchester Cooperative
Creamery company makes the follow
ing report for the month of Decem-
ber:
No. pounds Of milk received, 2s7,-
761; no. pounds of cream received,
3,013; average test. SO; average
price, s1.50; highest price paid for
butter fat, s2.07; lowest price paid
for butter fat, $l.07; prcie paid Fer
pound for butter, 3S 10 cents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
70 ~ ~ - y -V.-. - 80
/ SERIOUSLY I'LL IN WEST.

Manchester friends will he greatly
relieved to learn that Mr. Fl. F. Dut-
ton. Is slowly recovering from a Sc
we're attack of pneumonia Mr.. Dut-.
ton and his wife are spending the
winter with the formers brother,
Frank Dutton, at Ell Centre, Califor-,
MIA, and while there was taken i'll
with pneumonia. For time his
condition was exceedingly critical
and grave fears We're entertained as
I to the outcome. His sons, Ralph and
Lyle, ON Monday received word that
their fathers condition was consid-
erably improved fact the many
friends Of the family will be pleased
\ to learn. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
FORMER DELAWARE e COUNTY
25sTs BOY WEDS. i a$s 5ss$Ssi IN

Forrest T.. Adamson, a son OF Mrs.
Eli Adamson, formerly of Milo town n;
ship, but who have been living Az
was united in marriage with Miss
Myrtle Mae Gregg, the ceremony
having taken place early in January.
The young man was a student In
the local schools when a boy. and
has many friends who extend con-;
marriage. They will reside on
ranch near Petaluma, California.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
CATHOLIC FAIR,

On February 10, IL. II and 13, the
Catholic society Of this city will
hold their annual fair. The feature
of the first evenings entertainment
vii be "a nresentat inst j. of sass. nlelu,
drama, given by local talent. Bills
orchestra has been secured for the
four days Of the, fair, which is a
guarantee that good music will be
lures of the annual fair VIII be num-
serous contests, and candy booths,
and suppers for which the ladies' of
st. Mary's church have established
an eiviable reputation.
The general public is cordially in
vitedgsSto attend the fair, which will
be held at Central opera house on
the dates above named.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
a i NEAT SURPRISE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Barney. Grubstick,
who reside near Manchester We're
happily surprised on the evening Of
January 23, when about eighty of
their neighbors gathered at their
home to carry out a neatly planned
surprise party on this fl estimable
couple. The evening was spent in
most enjoyable manner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28

..$ .$ BURGLARS AT. HOPkINToN ON.
Burglars entered the meat market
and creamery at Hopkinton one night,
last week, and carried off a large
quantity of meat and several tubs of,
butter. At the present prices Of 4
meat and butter, the burglars made
a neat haul ii
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
ACCIDENT RESULTS lns DEATH.

SNSSlD anSSoLy .
AS the result of a fracture OF tho.
leg, sustained ten days ago when he
fell out OF bed, resulted in the death
Saturday, January "a, Of George
Mink,er, member OF The soldiers
home from Central City. The sbones
OF the leg were EtuDercular, tie frac-
ture failed to knit, and general
septicemia resulted. ri
Mr.. Minkler was admitted to the
home August II, 1909. He was a.
native Of Ohio, where he was born
October 26, 1885. He servo d in Com
2any l., First iowa cavalry, enlist
ing December 80, 1863, at Daren-a
port. He was discharged February
y, 1866, at A,;s;ih, Texas.
N Mr.. Miakler IS survived by his
widow. Mrs. Hulda Mihhler, a mem,
her OF the home Three brothers
are also living. One, r. l.. AIinkler,
lives at EdgewocG h The others re-.
side at Spokane. and Suniyside,
Washington.
The funeral was held from the as.
sembly hall Tuesday afternoon in
charge of Rev. H. 0. Pratt. Burial
was made in the home cemetery
Marshalltown Times-R epublican.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
SHOE SALE

#5 On page 8 Of this issue. Of The
Democrat appears the advertisement
Of the Langford Shoe company, in
which are quoted many attractive
prices on footwear. The prices
appeal to our readers. Be- sure and
read their announcement carefully
The sale begins tomorrow morning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
WAS He A FoRGER?

n ?
loca1 = sess men had a rather in
teresk h experience with a young
man. W IS believed to be forg-
ter. At t. 1ers hour the man, pos
sibly& thirt. years Of age, cash
ed check twelve dollars at the
Oba Lyman restaurant. After the
young fellow had LETT the restaurant.
Mr.. Lyman became suspicious of the,
transaction and telephonsd Mr.. J.
d. Ryan, who lives near Strawberry
Point, and: attempted to find out
whether the check was issued by
him, as it bore his signature. Mrs.
Ryan stated that her husband had
amount. Mr.. Lyman soon overlook
the man on the streets and demand
ed his money back Without much
arguing the young fellow returned
the money, but maintained that the
check was good. Shortly after his
experience in the restaurant s& the:
man went to the Stearns e. McCor-
mick department store where he
again cashed the check. In a short
time Mr.. Lyman and Mr. Stearns
got their heads together, as it
were, and both pursued the man, ov-
MIN near Tue I!lHO!SB CeL-
trail depot He had his ticket al.
ready purchased and was hanging
out at the station, evidently wait
Ing for the east bound passenger
Train. / Mr.. StearGs demanded his
money, back. and returned the sus-
picious looking cheek to its former
owner. On Saturday. it was report
I'd in Manchester that a man ans
wering his description was attempt
ng to- cash check for s12 at one
II the Independence banks, but was
evidently not successful. The bank I
official Of Independence communi-
lated with a local bank.sand were in
ormed that the man whose name
on the check, did not car
" checking account at the bank
III which the cheek was drawn.
When he endorsed the check liz
igned the name OF Wm. DAVIS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
MRS. MYERS SUBMITS TO oPER-s
ttsfs9 Fs,E ALTON w e gEs& s9jt ssS $l Il is sSaS

Mrs. s. K.3iMyers, who has been In &
the Mayo hospital at Roche ester, u M fin-S
nesota. for several weeks, submitted 4
to- "a severe operation on tuesday.
Word received from the hospital this
morning is to the effect that the
operation was entirely Ssucc cessfll,
and that her chances for comp
recovery are excellent \.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
Congregational.

On next Sunday morning the pas
tor will deliver the second of q SER
les of sermons on THE Manlinesss
of Christ, the theme being The
Prophet Of Nazareth.
In the evening the theme for the
sermon will be "A Worthy Life Pur-
pose. s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
A BASKET SOCIAL.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society Of the United Brethren church l1'I sl;
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Luke scanlon,
in Coffins Grove township on Friday
evening. February s.. A cordial in-s
vitation is extended to all.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
!. GASOLINE ENGINE ExPL1 : Il |. |. = = s.. s.

victim OF serious accident at his
home Thursday morning. A gasoline
engine which had been in operation
baked and he was in the act OF res
adjusting the same, when it explod-5
ed. The flames shot out, severely
burning his face and hands. "a sur
geon was Immediately summoned
who dressed the wounds. The injur-S
les are very painful, but are. not Con-
sidered serious at this time -Dyers-s
willie Commercial. TIL sl$
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
TRANSFER OF DAIRY
CITY CREAMERY STOCK.
"A. !. ANDREWS AND II. R. COL
LINs Sci SELL coNTRoLLlne>IN- 3, !.
TEREsT IN CREAMERY.
Y. I. $. WHITE The PURCHASER
Mr.. Andrews Plans for Future Un.
decided. Chicago Man a Sue n
cessful creameryman. y \.

On Monday Of this week dea
was consummated whereby Mr.. A
y. Andrews OF this city, and Mr.. H
} u. Collins of Chicago, disposed OF
their stock in the Dairy City Cream
cry company Of this city to Mr.. w.
T.. S. White Of Chicago. Mr.. An.
dreWs and Mr. Collins have owned
!, Tor several years a controlling In
terest5sin the stock in the company,
and their disposings OF so large an
# amount of stock means one OF the
most important transfers OF proper
sty which has happened here in long
I tine. All W. sss Il ) en-. 8
Mr.. White has 4 been unusual
lys successful in managing large but
ter and produce plants "a. He Is high
~ recommended by those who have
had years of business intercourse
{ with him. He is largely interested
in the Humboldt Creamery COM
4 pany at Humboldt, Iowa, The Free
born County Creamery company, at
Albert Lea Minnesota, which, by the
d way. is said to be the most modern
@anG up-to-date creamery in the mid
die west, and has just completed a
large creamery and prdouce plant at
Fort Wayne, Indiana. 4 .,s5
The requirement by.5 Mr. White of
"a controlling interest In the Dairy
City creamery is of much Importance
TO the dairy interests of northeastern
Iowa. It is, fair to assume that Mr..
White will make the local creamery
better than ever before. What
changes are to. be made in the Off
GERS and working force of the insti-
tuition Is problematical at this time.
s In any event the farmers OF this
section OF the state will find that
they will continue to, get top prices
for cream and milk at this, estab
lished institution.
AS to their pSns for the future,
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews are as yet,
undecided Mr. Andrews has "a num-
Der of very excellent propositions
under consideration 0
Il Manchester friends of this estima-
BILE family sincerely hope that this
transfer does not mean the removal
of the family from this city. Dur
ing the years that Mr.. Andrews has
been the manager. of the plant, he
has given it his undivided attention.
and has labored faithfully to promote
the best interests Of the stockhold-
ers and the many patrons Of ! the
creamery. WI st.&$ tsss ss3 n.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
NEW MAIL CARS ON CENTRAL

trail railroad running between Chicass
go and Sioux City viii be equipped
with the latest all-steel mail cars. A
number Of the mail trains are at,
present using the new cars on their
runs between Chicago and Sioux
City. The cars Of heavy steel con-
struction, and are among the first
to be built in compliance with the
new law. which compels all roads to-
use steel cars. The cars are thor
oughly modern and up-todate In eY--s
cry particular and are models ai Of n
system and efficiency
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR DAY.

n VrINI0 7 TFSIN "CfVOEFNV O1 OFN -
The Christian EndeavGr society OF
the Presbyterian church will obs serve
christian Endeavor Day" next
Sunday, the young people having
charge of the services. which will
be held at the hour for the evening
service-7:30. The general public
is invited to attend the services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
& MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John Behan, age 26. and Lillian NJ.
SMcElligott age 26.
Henry Willenburg. age 25, and
Louisa Nurre, age 26.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
IMPROVING PROSPECT STREET.

The street committee CT the city
has a force Of men and teams at
work graveling Prospect street from
Franklin to New streets, A road.
way eighteen fee in width is being
put down, which will make that
street one or the incest thorough
fares of the city. r ts:} N. "
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-01-28
ACCEPTS posfTioJN, yyIrH q Y \. n, q, 3

Francis Pierce, who at the clos
ot the last semester Of the school
season. concluded his four years
work. preparatory to graduating with
the 1914 class Of the High school,,
has accepted the position of clerk
and cashier at the Illinois Central.
freight depot in this city, the posi-
tion having recently been offered
him by the division superintendent.
Besides having been in the employ
of the Illinois Central at the divi-
sion store at Waterloo for the past
two summers, the young man has at
various times acquainted himself
with the work here. by filling vacan-:
Scies. which have occurred from time:
to time, in faithful and courteous
manner Mr.. Pierce is an ambitious
and trustworthy young man, and will
not disappoint the Ican who have
placed confidence in him, by offer
ing him this responsible position.