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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

The books are now open to receive
June taxes.
This collection ends the tax year
of 1914 and taxes are the same as last
December.
There has been no change in the
treasurer's books since the last col
lection and all property bought or
sold within the past year, or since
February l, 1914, remains in the name
of the seller. All property transferred
before April 12, 1915 will appear in
the name of the buyer at the next
December collection.
If you have your last December
receipts it will not be necessary for
you to ask for statement of June tax
as the amount is the same.
If taxpayers will keep these facts
in mind much confusion may be avoid
ed and the work of collection will be
facilitated.
Telephone calls will be answered
whenever possible, but sometimes
during the rush hours this is impos
sible.
LLOYD M. BELL,
Treasurer Knox County
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CENTERBURG
People To Have a Days Out.
ing at Buckeye Lake

Centerburg, June "Wednesday,
June 16, is chalked up on all Center
burg calendars as 'red letter day" for
il is then that practically the entire
village, together with any number of
residents of outlying districts, will
swoop down on Buckeye Lake, Lick
ing county, and celebrate what will
be called "Centerburg Day" Elabor-
ate arrangements have been made
and it is estimated that at least 200
automobiles will make the trip. In
addition, a large number of people
will go by railroad.
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COUNTY
Divided Into New Districts
For School Purposes
By The Knox County Board
Of Education On Friday
(By County Superintendent

The Knox county board of education
met Friday and redistricted the coun.
ty to conform to the requirements of
the Winans law which requires that no
supervision district shall contain less
than thirty teachers ana gives dis
tricts maintaining first grade high
school the privilege OF withdrawing
from a supervision district. The coun.
ty last year was divided into five dis
tricts some of which next year be-
cause of several small schools being
closed and at least one district decid-
ing to withdraw, would contain less
than thirty teachers.
The county was divided into the fof
lowing districts for supervision pur.
poses:
District No. 1-Fredericktown, Ami
ty, Berlin township, Morris township,
Middlebury township, Wayne town
ship, Pike township.
District No. 2-Danyille, Brink Hav.
en-, Jelloway, Millwood, Brown town
ship, Howard township, Jefferson
township, Union township.
District No. 3-Centerburg, Clinton
township, Hilliar township, Liberty
township, Milford township, Miller
township, Monroe township.
District No. 4-Clay township MAR
t;pchurol plo dapc hurr p,.io, .ax,,..
ship, Harrison township, Jackson
township, Morgan township, Pleas
ant township, Howard Special.
Gambler has expressed a desire to
withdraw from the district.
Districts have until Sept. 10 to with
draw, but unless they notify the coun-
ty board through the county superin-
tendent of their intention to withdraw
before the apportionment of salaries,
before August 1, they will be held for
their share of the district superintend-
ent's salary.
The state department has promised
us supply of revised school laws not
later than August 15, and the state
course of study by Sept. l.
Fredericktown will open a county
normal the first week of September.
This will afford an excellent oppor-
tunity for young people OF the county
to secure training at very low cost
No tuition will be charged. Those ex
pecting to attend should make arrange
ments as soon as possible. Arrange
ments for board and rooms should be
made with the Fredericktown people.
Inquiries regarding course of study
and the work should be addressed to
the county superintendent, w F. AL
gire.
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Musical Entertainment ruesdax

Just word might be spoken here
concerning the musical entertainment
which will be given in the high
school auditorium Tuesday evening.
June Is. This entertainment is to be
given for the benefit of the Forum.
which is in debt at the present time.
The entertainment will consist of a
number of selections rendered by a
picked chorus of high school students,
intermingled with some solos. The
charge for admission will be fifteen
cents. The following is the program:
Selection-High School Orchestra.
Hail Smiling Morn" (Spofforth) -
High School Chorus.
Duet, "The Lily or the Rose" (Gloy-
er)-Misses Zenna Winterringer and
Alice Pickard.
"In Early Spring" (Wekeiler)-
High School Chorus.
Vocal Solo-Ruth Day.
"a Twilight Picture (Smith)-
High School Chorus.
Quartette, "The Bill of Fare (Zoll-
ner) )-Messrs. Faye Strang and Paul
Whitaker and the Misses Zenna Win.
terringer and Ferne Strang..
Violin Solo-Francis King.
Birds in the Night" (Sullivan)-
High School Chorus.
Duet, Trust Her Not" (Balse)-
Howard Blair and Paul Whitaker.
Bridal Chorus from the Rose
Maiden (Cowens) High School
Chorus.
Selection-High School Orchestra.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
Banners Awarded Dehaters

AS reward for their work on the
debate this year, the debaters at high
school were awarded banners Tues
day morning. The idea of giving
these banners to the debaters was
Coach Saunders suggestion. In for-
mer years, all athletic teams at high
school have been rewarded for their
work by ''V'. But, as this is purely
symbol of some athletic achieve
nlent, it could not very we'll be given
debater. Coach Saunders was on
the varsity debate team at Ohio Wes-
leyan while attending that college,
and there received a banner at the
end of the year. 1t was With this in
mind that he put it before the high
school to give these banners to the
debaters and immediate action was
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
Students Hold Picnic

Friday afternoon at the close of
school, a number of high school stu
dents enjoyed a picnic at Hiawatha
park. A very delicious picnic supper
was served and an enjoyable time
was had by all present The follow
ing comprised the party: Misses
Coreta Wright, Gladys Walton, Mae
Schaefer, Ferne Strang, Margaret
Matthews, Doris Wootton, Georgia
Blocher, Julia Branyan, Elizabeth
Brock and Messrs. Curtis Sharpnack,
John McLarnan, Benjamin West,
Palmer Barnard, Faye Strang, Robert
Simpson, Walter Wood and Hoy Jen-
kins. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert George
acted as chaperones.
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METHODIST PROTESTANT

The w. F. NJ. S. of the Methodist
Protestant church held it's regular
monthly meeting at the home of Mrs.
A. B. Jones, 500 North Gay street, Fri
day afternoon with a good attend
ance.
The meeting was called to order BY
the president, Mrs. Brook Ransom,
by singing Somebody"
Scripture Reading-Mrs. Anna
Boyle
Prayer-Mrs. Wesley Frye.
Song, 'The Lord Is My Shepherd"
Mrs. Anna Boyle had charge of the
program.
Piano Solo-Mrs. o. E. Ford.
Reading, ga Mohammedan Home In
Persia"-Mrs. Orley Fry.
Vocal Solo--Mrs Brook Ransom.
Paper, Another Home in PERSIA
"a Christian Home in Holyland"-
Mrs. Frank Mardis.
Piano Duet-Mrs. w. E. jackson,
Mrs. Frank Mardis.
Refreshments were served by the
committee, Mrs. w. E. Jackson, Mrs.
Larabee and the hostess.
Adjourned to meet July 9 at River
side park, where the annual picnic
will be held.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
THE ELKS
To Observe Flag Day On
Monday Evening

The annual Flag Day service of the
Elks will be observed by Mt. Vernon
Lodge No. 140 in the Elks' Home
Monday evening, June IA, at 1890
o'clock. There will be appropriate
services and the public is cordially in.
vited to attend.
The following is the program for
the evening:
Music-Elks' Orchestra.
Introductory Exercises - Exalted
Ruler and officers.
Prayer-Chaplain.
Music-Elks' Orchestra.
Flag Record-Brother William H.
Clarke.
Altar Services-Esquire and Off
GERS.
Song, "Auld Lang Syne"-Officers
and Members.
"Elks' Tribute to the Flag"-Past
Exalted Ruler Stephen j. Dorgan.
Music-Elks' Orchestra.
Patriotic Address--Past Exalted
Ruler William M. Rooms.
Song, America Mem
bers and Audience.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15

their grade cards.
The Seniors "last chapel, which
was held in the high school last Mon.
day morning and program OF which
was given in the Banner last Satur-
day, was complete success In every
way. AT the close OF this program
canvass was taken of the Senior class
to secure subscriptions for the Forum
for the coming year 1t is estimated
that from forty to fifty Seniors signed
this petition. This will give next
years business manager good
start, as in past years the managers
have been forced to get their SUBJ
soriptions merely from the pupils at
tending high school at that time.
The grade pupils examinations will
be held Monday and Tuesday of next
week. Wednesday, these students
will receive their promotion cards in
their respective rooms.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
Personals

The high school chorus, which will
take part in the entertainment for the
benefit of the Forum next Tuesday
evening, will hold last rehearsal in
the high school auditorium Monday
evening at o'clock. All members
are urged to be present
Approximately one hundred and
thirty pupils will comprise the incom.
ing Freshman class next year. The
names of these are unavailable as yet
because of the fact that the examina.
tions have not been held.
Miss Augusta Brigode taught the
seventh grade pupils at the Third
ward Thursday as he regular teacher
was i'll.
Mr.. Fletcher Devin, who attended
the high school in this city four years
ago and who has just completed his
work at st. Luke's school in Pennsyl.
vania, has returned home for his sum.
mer vacation. Mr.. Devin will enter
Kenyon college next fall.
The Junior-Senior picnic will be
held next Tuesday. All plans have
been made and everything is in readi-
ness for the great celebration.
The high school faculty is cordially
invited to be present at this picnic.
A number of alumni of the high
school in this city, who have been at
tending college the past year, are
home for their summer vacations.
On account OF the change and ex-
tension of the courses in the high
school for next year, few new teach
ers will be among the faculty when
school opens next fall.
Now that all books have been re
turned to the high school library it is
found that the facilities are not ade-
quate for keeping these books and ii
is therefore expected that new book
case will be put in the library this
summer
All high school pupils will report
in their fifth period appointment
Thursday morning at $50 to receive
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
800 Reward. Sfag

The readers of this pap-r ''''' 4,
pleased TO learn that there is al l...4. j, ,
dreaded disease that science Lgs ~ I
able TO cure in all its stages. AMI fh3. ~
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure t. tll.
positive cure now known to the IU-,:-
fraternity. Catarrh being a coas,..ui',t.;,t
disease. requires a constitutional --Ai-
msnt. Halls Catarrh Cure is taSsl. ia.
ternaliy, acting directly upon the j. ,,
and mucous surfaces OF the svste7r g; r.
by destroying the foundation OF -ae II
ease, and giving the patient sire gt' ~
building up the constitution and assia-.', :
nature in doing its work. The propriaeoi :
have so much faith in its curatiTe ~, 3 :
ers that they offer One Hundred D5.I. !
Cor any case that It fails to curs. ar 1
COR Est OF testimonials.
idress: r. J. CHENEY & co. Tolsia. +.
Sold by oil Druggists. sc
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
SITE
Chosen For New West Side
School Building
To Be Built Where End Ward
Building Stands
Teachers Are Elected For
the Coming Year

The site of the present Second ward
school building, with the addition of
two adjoining lots, will compose the
location of the new school building on
the west side of the city, it was decid
ed at a special meeting of the board
of education held Friday evening.
The decision on the part of the board
came only after thorough and pains.
taking investigation of possible sites
and also an exhaustive inquiry into the
sentiments Of west side citizens who
are naturally interested.
The site is composed of lots 1, 2, 8,
a and Of the Israel and Devin addi.
ton to the city. Lots and 5 are now
owned by the board.
With the selection of the site. work
on the erection of the new building
will be pushed forward as rapidly as
is possible.
The only other item of business dis.
posed of by the board Friday evening
was the selection of teachers for the
ensuing year. The following were rec.
ommended by Supt. Zemer and elect.
ed:
High School
W. F. Rimer, principal, M. ]. Doher.
ty, Jean Mcintosh, G. F., King, w. C.
Dyer, lila Williams, Helen Colville,
Minna Doerschuk, Laura Koons, w. L..
Saunders, Gladys Hadley, Edith B.
Cowles, Alice Campbell, G. T. Brock.
way, Beryl Zemer.
Central Building
Katharine Fordney, Clara Mckay
and Catherine Boulton.
First Ward
Ethelynde Studor, Cora Baird, Irene
Sigler, Nora Mckay, Margaret Deva.
lon, Mamie Wright, Constance Mer.
rim and Maria Chase.
Second Ward
Hazel Bair and Emma Cole.
Third Ward
Fannie Witherell, Mae Bartlett, Mary
Brumback, Helen Chew, Nina Lever
ing, Blanche Long, Jessie Bryant,
Mary DeVoe.
Fourth Ward
Mildred Aler, Olive Eggleston, Col
da Kunkel, Anna Coup, Ethel Sock
man, Marguerite Bedell, Lulu Moffit,
Fannie Fribley, Annie Severns.
Davis Building
Merry Stackhouse, Wilda Clark, Iva
Paul and Grace Headington.
Special
r. A. Chubb, Nellie Heffner, Fred
Cora Debes, Helen Doer-
schuk, Margaret Matthews and Marie
Shireman.
1t will be noted that the only chang.
es are the employment of an extra
teacher, Miss Edith B. Cowles of Co.
in the high school and Miss
Nina Levering in the Third ward. All
of the janitors, together with Truant
officer Frank Jones, are under civil
service.
Supt. P. c. Zemers term has not yet
expired so his name does not appear
above.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
sotIETY NOTES
o. e. S. Entertains

o. e. S. Entertains
At Danville
Headed by Worthy Matron Lotte
Jackson and Worthy Patron George
S. Harter, thirty-five members of
Knox Chapter No. 236, o. E. S., jour
neyed to Danville Friday evening and
attended a reception given in their
honor by Kokosing Chapter, No. 666.
of Danville. Seven representatives
from Manila Chapter, No. 100, locat
ed at Centerburg, were also present
The Eastern Star degree was con-
ferred on one candidate by Worthy
Matron Burtnett and Worhy Patron
Rine of Kokosing Chapter. Following
the ceremonies, an elaborate supper
was served in the Masonic quarters,
which was greatly enjoyed by all in
attendance.
Return to this city was made on
the midnight train, special arrange
ments having been made for stopping
at Danville.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
Third Ward Picnic

Friday afternoon at the close of
school the pupils attending the Third
ward went to Riverside park to en-.
joy a picnic. The afternoon was spent
in playing games after which the pic.
mic supper was served. A very en-
jcyable time was had by all present.
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DEATHS
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Mrs. Eliza Myers

Mrs. Eliza Myers, widow of Jacob
Myers, died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. M. Barton, in Liberty
township, Friday afternoon. The de-
ceased was "a years of age and was
born in Knox county. The funeral
service at the Barton home Sunday
afternoon at o'clock, Rev. S. T. AL.
len officiating. Interment at Liberty
chapel.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS

At the regular meeting of Kokosing
Encampment No. 3S, I. o. o. F., held
Friday evening, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term:
G. P.-D. L. CARRIER.
S. VS.. l.. Hays.
j. VIC. c. Hildebrand.
The Golden Rule degree was con-
ferred.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15

Prof. j. B. Parker Of Washington,
D. c., who has been visiting his broth.
er, Mr.. BENJAMIN r. Parker, went to
Columbus this morning, where he will
visit before returning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
Teachers Enjoy a Picnic

Last Wednesday, at the close Of
school, the high school teachers went
to Camp Sychar and there enjoyed a
delicious picnic supper. The new
teachers at high school this year act
ed as hosts and the old ones we're the
guests. A very enjoyable time was
had in playing games.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15

Miss Bernice Bair, who has been
making her home with relatives in
South Vernon, departed Saturday af-
ternoon for visit in Cleveland and
Detroit. Miss Bair will then return
to her old home in Lockport, N. Y.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15

property upon the high seas."
At the same time resolutions in
memory of Hon Edward W. Hanley
were placed on the minutes Of the
meeting.
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BIRTHS 1
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A daughter was born Saturday
morning to Mr., and Mrs. Walter
Boyle of East Front street.
A daughter was born Saturday
morning to Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Hunt.
er, who reside mile and half south
OF North Liberty.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15
TIN
To Graduate From St. Vincent
De PauI'S School This Year

The forty-second annual commence
ment of st. Vincent de Paul's high
school will occur Monday evening,
June 81, at 7:90 o'clock, at the audi
torium, Chestnut and Macarthur
streets.
There are ten graduates this year
as follows: Paul N. Andreas, Doris
Branigan, Mary Eckenrode, Carl A.
Feeney, Marie Agnes Harrington,
Robert Mccormick, William Paul Nc
Kee, Helen Tulloss, Margaret Helen
Tigne. Elizabeth Weber.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15

Mr.. l.. Clements of North Gay street
is spending the day in Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-15

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
NO CURTAINS IN
SALOON WINDOWS
East Moline Council Passes Ordinance
Which Requires Removal Of Blinds
During Closing Hours

Operation of saloons in East Moline
during hours other than those named
in the city ordinance Viii become a dis
garded practice as result OF action talk
en by the East Moline council last
evening. An amendment to the saloon
ordinance was passed which states
that from this time ON curtains in all
saloon windows must he removed and
screens drawn back. giving an uneb-
sGrucred view n3 the interior between
lhe hours of ii P. E and a. m week
days. and between the hours Of - Sat
urday and Monday morning. Pro-
vision Is also made in the amendment
for keeping lights burning in saloon
windows during the night
The ordinance is another step In the
East Moline cleanup campaign and
is a final blow at violators OF the ss-
loon ordinance who have persisted in
selling liquor at Illegal hours The
amendment passed the council 10y
unanimous vote
Paving Of the Third street hill into
East Moline was assured when O COM
nittee Of property owners living above
the hin. headed by Joe King. appeared
before the council and stated their
willingness and desire to assist I'm nee
essarv Improvements 5R the war of
grading. placing OF drainage Tile and
paving.
Need of repairing walks on Seven
taentH avenue was introduced by Al
derman Luudeau of the street and all
lev committee and uDan motion or Ale
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05

some fly shells or railroad sta
tlon near Peronne
The -ezt Of the communication fol-
lows
IG the Artois there was yesterday
a fairly violent bombardment both
sizes taking part. along the entire
front to the north Of La searpe There
was also fighting with bombs and tor
pedoes in the sectors Of Quenuevieras
and Tieh-Sur- Aisne. and en- the pIa-
gasu Of (ovvron
In the Champag district there
mas been q continuance Of the argil-
lerv exchanges, particularly III the
region Of Epjne de FedegranEes. near
The Eavaria farm and in tha vicinity
os Butte de Jouain
In the ATEoune district there has
been fighting from trench 70 trench
with hand greuades ana bombs at
Courtes Chausse and La File Norte
TO the north Of Ferdun la the sub
urbs Of Orues French artillery was
successful in reaching German
troop train and causing q very violent
explosion. There is nothing 10 re-
port from the remainder OF the front.
One Of our aerial squadrous has
thrown down some fifty shells on the
railroad station at Branches near
PeFonne.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
NAME DELEGATES
FOR STATE MEET
Miss Gale and c. p. Comegys Appoint
ed by Library Board at Meeting
Last Night,

G. p. romeEvs and Miss Ellen Gale
were appointed as representatives from
the Rock Island Public library 70 the
annual convention Of the Illinois Lii
hrarv association. which conTeaes at
the University Of Illinois Nov. 2 10 5.
ar the regular meeting of the board
held last night at the library Outside
of The appointment of these TWO mem
bars OF the beard, only routine matters
were attended to.
The librarians report for the month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
LOCAL Y WILL HOLD
OPENING ON FRIDAY

NaEt FRIDAY might promises o Dc Z
big night q the local r. NJ G. A. Is is
the occasion of the fall opening ag
which time the Criterion orchestra
viii be present This in Itself speaks
for the musical part Of the program
The social committee IS also proFtalnE
numerous features thar will be inter
esring. among them being d game 7.
v0lley ball between the seniors and
the business men. and some events fu
the swimming pool
Refreshments will be SERVED The
general public Is cordially invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
PARIS WELCOMES
RUSSIANS MOVE
News of Russ Cltimatum to Bulgaria
Greeted as Means OF Deciding
the Balkan Tang1e.

Paris Oct 5-Russia's ultimatum
to Bulgaria is welcomed in Paris as .
means OF clearing the Balkan sigua-
ton. Little doubt is felt here that
France will take similar action AMI
that II the Russian minister departs
from Sofa he will be accompanied by
the representatives Of Great Britain,
France and Italy Jean Herbette and
other specialists in foreign politics
are agreed that the allies must strike
hard and swiftly il they are to accom-
plish their purpose in the Balkans,
aud mar half measures would be worse
than useless They state that the en-
teate powers should sand il 5oo Gao
or SOS, GOO men. II Is stated the LtaI-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05

Conc sad see fhls woncer corset.
s5T al. EE.rss $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05
EXTENSION OF TIME IN
THE RUSSIAN ULTIMA
TUM HOLDS ALL OF
EUROPE IN SUSPENSE
Icontiauad From Page 0neI

takiug part, according TO the an
uouucoment given ont by the French
war office this afternoon.
In the Champagne district the ar
ugleFy exchanges have continued.
French artillery caused g violent eZ-
plosion TO q German railroad train at
point north Of EerdBH
French aeiators have thrown down
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05

Finishing the new Canadian gov
eminent grain elevator A. Calgary
marks the completion o. the chain oi
government elevators between The
great lakes and The Rocky mountains
those at Saskatoon aud Moosojaw
being IN operation now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-05

Nish Serbia, Monday. Oct Z. via
Paris. Oct 61-Drs n. "a, Vssnitcb
Serbian minister to France hos been
appointed minister Of finance in sue
cessioB To Fl. Pasehou ~ho retired on
account Of ill-heR1th Dragumir sta5-
noviteh, secretary general Of tha for
eigH Office. has been appointed minis
tar to France