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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28

FIoy Pence. DR.. E. r. Carpenter. Messrs-
Robert Holiday, W. J.. Payne. j. y.
Chilling. Ben jenkins. Charles Burrage,
Charles 4. Brandberg, sam Hawkins,
Jesse Payne, Don Eathburn. ". W.
Barbec. Louis +. Whitman and others
Preceding the dance there were three
dinner parties Mr.. and Mrs. James
Graham ATcNary entertained in honor
Of Mrs. Leila Moore, who Is soon 10
be married to Robert Holiday. and
also in honor Of Mrs Clyde W. DraHs
and Miss Ednah Pugh. who are visit
ing Mrs J. o. Crockett Mr.. and Mrs
James A. Dick entertained group Of
five. DR.. +. r Carpenter was dinner
host for group Of six
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28
Parties.

The young women Of the Westmin-
ster Presbyterian church guild will en-
terrain their friends with a party to-
night in the church parlors.
Miss Emma Hoffman, who is to Nc
June bride, viii be the guest Of honor
at number OF social affairs this COM
ing week This afternoon she is being
entertained by Mrs J. -. Ayres. Tues
day morning Miss Vera Ballard is civ
lng a party for the bride-to-bes Of the
Philathea class Of Trinity Methodist
4 church Tuesday evening Mrs D. r.
wilkes will entertain in Miss Hoff-
man honor Mrs c. Wesley WebdeIl
IS planning party for next week com
pllmentary to Miss Hoffman.
Mrs. r E Roche and Mrs. z f
Simpson entertained Thursday after
noon with a bunco party in honor Of
Miss Hazel Berry. Of PecOs WIN is che
guest Of her sister. Mrs. Roche The
rooms were attractively decorated
white and pink sweet peas being used
IN playing buncO, Miss Virginia Knight
won the first prize and the consoIaf for
prize went to Miss Mary Hardie Tbe
pink and white Of the Color plan was
repeated in the two course luncheon
served after the games. The hostesses
We're assisted by Miss Iaveuia German
ana Mrs; r E Collins. The guests were
misses Hazel Berry, Virginia knight
LuRee Knight Mary Heermans Har-
rlett Heermans. Betty Stafford Mabel
GERS, Beatrice Markgraff, Marion Howe.
p ..
die. Ia
Mrs Percy McGhee, 5r.. entertained
win an informal porch party Thursday
a. Her nome on North Florence street,
IN honor Of Miss Martha Thurmond
whose wedding viii occur within a
short time. Pink and white roses. with
FERNS, decorated the rooms and porch
attracuvely. Sewing occupied the
guests during the afternoon az tee
towels were hemmed and presented 10
the bride TO be a two course luncheon
was served. Mrs McGhee was assisted
IN entertaining by her mother Mrs
J, NJ Frank and her sister. Mrs. CLYDE
Ieague. The guests were Misses
Martha Thurmond, Anne Thurmond
virginia Semple, Lemire Nebeker
Wanda Race. Mesdames J. a Pickett
Harry Lakeland, W. K. Ramsey and
a D. surles. Miss ThurmOnd is being
entertained today with a luncheon given
by Miss Virginia Stewart and this aft
ernoon with tea given by Mrs. J. A.
Pickett
The final council fire meeting Of the
campfire circles viii be held Monday
afternon in Washington park. The girls
Of the campfire circles and all the
junior members Of the Young Women's
Christian association Will meet at the
association downtown rooms at =
o'clock and 60 in a body TO Washing
ton park, where they will spend the
afternoon The council fire will be held
at 4 o'clock. Each girl will take a box
picnic supper and this will be enjoyed
at o'clock. Lemonade will be provided
by the so ial committee Of the associ-
alton who will be n charge On this
committee are Mrs. William Hogarth,
chairman; Mesdames VII T. owen, C.
W; Badgely, c. H Campbell. W. R.
Schutz' r: A Mayhem, Misses rloy
renee and Florence Clark. In charge
q the campfire circles council will be
Mesdames James Graham McNarv. IA.
T. Bowie. r. L Daniel, Fred W. Nor
T. a Thumm and J. W. Cathcart.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28
MISS MARGARET 0'BOYLE
IS ST. JOSEPH GRADUATE

Miss Margaret O-BoyIe received her
diploma as a graduate tOf St Joseph
academy Friday morning at the com
mencement exercises OF the school-
Rev. Edward Barry. Of the cathedral OF
the Immaculate Conception, presented
the diploma and addressed the pupils OF
the school.
Miss Antonio Leuttiche was pre-
scented a diploma for the completion OF
the music course Of the academy The
medals Ind premiums for excellent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28

work during tho past year were also
awarded Miss Antonio Leuttiche re-
cefved the first gold medal for music,
Miss Estelle MorrisoE won the medal
for scholarship in toe seventh and
eighth grades: Miss Lille Bell War
mock was awarded the scholarship
medal for the ninth and tenth grades
Miss Margaret OBOyle, the graduate,
won the first scholarship gold medal
The gold medal for department was
won by Miss Frances Farley Miss Es-
telle Morrison received the premium
for Christian doctrine in the seventh
and eighth grades. Miss Lille Bell
Warnock received the premium for
Christian doctrine in the academic
grades.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28
NEEDY MINISTER'S MAY
nDrTurwu-ur 80

Loveland. Colo. May 2S.-The general
assembly Of the United Presbyterian
church today adopted a report from the
ministerial relief committee. increas-
ing the maximum grant to ministers in
needy circumstances from $500 to $500
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28
For women Of Torfe-

Madeleine. the purest and most ex-
quisite Of imported rice powders. soc
per box See this perfect toilet requisite
m our window Potter Drug Co., corner
Ell Paso and San Francisco streets
phones $50 and 375.-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28
s.steInmnr., Pianos

and the SteinWay Observation-Disclosures both
Grands and Uprights, for sale exclusive
~ BY the Strictly "One-Price" and
oldest" Piano House in FL Paso-El
Paso Piano Co, W. r Schultz. Prop, EOS
south side Texas St.-Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28
Recebtions.

J. NJ Mayer and his sister. Miss Sarah
Mayer. entertained Thursday night at
their home on Montana street. with an
informal reception in honor Of Mr..
Mayors daughter, Miss Brannette
Frank Mayer. who is to be married
soon TO Eli G. Krupp. In the receiving
line were Mr.. Mayer, Misses Sarah
Mayer and Brannette Mayer Eli G.
Krupp. Mr.. and Mrs. HaymOn krupp
and Mr. and Mrs. Harris Krupp. Pink
roses were used in profusion through
out the rooms. Refreshments were
served in the dining room. from a table
attractively decorated with pink roses
ana ferns Misses Birdie Krupp and
Ida krupp assisted in serving. A very
large number Of guests called during
the evening. Miss Mayer will be the
guest of honor at a bridge party. to
be given by Mrs. HaymOn Krupp.
Thursday morning. June 3, at Hotel
PasO del Norte.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28
About Ell Pasoans.

Dr.. George z Cameron. who has
been quite i'll, is slowly improving
Mrs Caroline Wilson, who has been
quite i'll for some time, is much better.
Mr.. and Mrs W. A. Rank are the
parents Of baby son born Sunday
noon at their home on Montana street
The baby has been named William a
Rank, jr.
Miss, Blanche Roe, a student Of the
LOrettO academy at Las Cruces. is in
FL PasO today visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Roe, and attend
ing the graduation exercises of the
St JOseph's academy.
Raymond Charles Campbell. Of FL
Paso. the son Of Mr.. and Mrs O. II.
Campbell. received the Degree of Bach
elor of Sciences at the recent com
mencement exercises Of the University
% California He was registered in the
college Of letters and sciences and
performed his major work in mathe-
mates.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28
SPECIAL ANNOUNCFlTFNT.

The PasO del Norte, Hotel VIII serve
the sec luncheon and the 800 dinner
in the main dining room during the
summer months Citizens of FL PasO
viii find it cooler and more pleasant
than eating at home.-Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28

The FL PasO lee and Refrigerator Co.
Maintains its own delivery system
Pure distilled water and ice Phones
114-115.-Advertise
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28
The Arn1u.

Mrs A. d. Surles left Thursday night
for Maria, Tex, to join Lieut. Surles
who is stationed with the 18th cavalry
there on border duty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28
Ell PdsodnS Returning.

Bradford Hardie, jr., will graduate on
June 16. from the architectural en-
cheering course OF Cornell university.
He viii return to his home in FL Paso
the latter part Of June, making the trim
by boat by way Of Galveston
The Ladies Of St Paurs Guild will
have a cake sale all day Saturday at
ArdOin's Market-Advertisem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-28

Free! Any SOC box Of stationery you
buy at the Fl Paso Book Co. Mills
Bldg, this week will be embossed with
your own initials free--Adv.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-17

cept the mandate as final and hold
their bouts in private, and, seriously
speaking, we are with them. We are
pulling strong for any set of girls
who prefer clean wholesome sport to
ragtime dancing; who, among them
selves, seek exercise and recreation.
in punching. each others noses rath-
er than entertainment in the filing Of
each others ears with nauseus love
vapOrings. They will grow up to
make good wives, physically fit to
bear children and spank them when
needed. We are sorry society is
shocked; we would like to see the
scraps pulled off publicly, so we
might keep run of them. Anyway
we trust they will keep on boying, in
between studies, until they graduate.
Incidentally, at last accounts Miss
Johnny Mcdonald, social faVOrite
of Mississippi, was challenging all
corners.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-17
BETTER THAN SOME tt

BETTER THAN SOME THINGS.
SO much publicity has been given
the glove contests recently pulled off
in fashionable Tulare university that
a ban has been placed upon them by
the faculty.
After one of the high society lights
of Mississippi was put out" by an
equally socially-prominent young
miss from Louisiana in a three-roUnd
match recently, the four hundred of
the Mardi-gTas city began to frown.
When the newspapers heralded the
little affair far and wide the frown
became a violent OutbUrst of denUn-
citation. Hence the ruling of the IA
Guilty.
But the young ladies' refuse to &C
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-17

WHEN SHEPHERDS FIGHT.-
Because of an invitation to Rev. Billy
Sunday, Rev. Chas. Aked, formerly
RoCkefeIer's New York pastor, re-
signs from Frisco's Committee of One
Hundred, saying that there's no such
heaven or hell as Billy breaches.
It's the same old, old trouble. Just
as us miserable, sinful sheep begin to
think that we're being led in the right
path to salvation along comes a fight
among the shepherds and we get all
mixed up as to which are the ways to
heaven and which those to hell
Can't they agree on a happy medium
between Rev. Aked's respectable sort
of a he'll and Rev. Sundays disrepu-
table pit of roaring birthstone?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

Hopewell tomorrow to look into the
matter of establishing n post Office and
recommending the appointment OF
postmaster.
lvring Homer. negro laborcr ut
the Du Pont works. was shot through
the temple by another negro ycstcr-
day at IIopcwell 1t Is believed the
wound will prove fatal.
An attempt was made last night to
steal DR.. H. a. P4-ke's automobile.
which had bee mporarily in
on Washington rect. DIR. Burke
heard the noise OF the auto as IL was
driven away, and Immediately gave
pursuit in his fathers car. The fugi-
tive car became choked and stopped In
Guarantee Street, and as DIR. Burke
reached the spot two men jumped from
il and made their escape.
Fire about o'clock this morning
partially destroyed the dwelling owned
by u. d. Peaks. colorcd. on Gill street.
Influence is being brought to bear on
Police Justice plummcr to withdraw
his resignation, which was to become
effective July /, and TO serve to the
end of his term of office. February.
1t is probable the resignation may be
withdrawn.
Edward Branch, an aged negro OF
the antcwar type, and we'll known
and respected, died last night at his
home on Harding street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Summer Suggestions
For Baby's Mother
Seasonoble AdUice on the
Health of Children, in
Hot Weather

No one requires as much food in
summer as in winter. Do not over
feed children during the hot weather
Serve only the lighter and more easily
digested foods, and make sure the bow
els keep normally active.
Most OF the troubles to which chill
dren seem particularly susceptible in
summer have their origin in n consti-
pated condition. The first care of the
mother should be to see that the chill
dren are regular. At the first sign of n
disposition to neglect this important
function a mild laxative .ould be adj
ministered promptly. Cathartics and
purgatives should never be given to
children, as they are harsh and violent
In their action and tend to upset the
entire system. The combination Of SIM
pie laxative herbs with pepsin. sold in
drug stores under the name of DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. a. now very gem
orally used to correct stomach and
bowel trouble and Is especially adapted
for children. being pleasant to tho
taste. mild and gentle in action and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Stranger Found Dend.

The dead body. neatly dressed. of re-
spectacle appearance and apparently
forty-two years OF age, was found in
Central Park early this morning 1t
was found lying face upward. with the
arms folded across the breast. The
body was viewed by Coroner Leigh,
who found no marks of violence about
1t. and who decided that death resulted
from natural causes. probably heart
trouble. Death had occurred some time
before the body was found. There is
some mystery regarding the identity Of
the stranger Nothing was found on
his person to indicate his name or place
OF residence. Later it was discovered
that he was guest at the Hotel JEFF
ferson, where. on June &c. he had
registered as I'D. r. Dixon, Washing
ton. y. c." Later still, on close exam
ination Of his clothing, the name of
&c. II. Call" was found written on
the inside OF his watch pocket. The
Same pocket also bears the name of
-. NJ. Stein 6 Co.." Washington tailors,
with the date Of December 10. 1911.
The body was turned over to ]. T.
Morriss e Son. undertakers. for pre-
parat!on for burial and await DISPOSE
ton. and Chief Raglard telegraph ID
10 Washington for information as to
the mans identity.
This afternoon telegram from rela-
tves in Washington was received, di-
recting that the body be shipped to
that city. This will be done tomorrow
morning. The telegram gives the
name of deceased rs D. Randolph Dixon
and states that he was formerly n clerk
In the employment of the government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
STOCK SEASON EXTENDED
Arthur Berthelet's Company to Temain
Mt Bijou for Several Weeks.

Arthur Berthelet, manager and direc-
tor OF the Bijou Stock Company, an
nounced from the stage last night be-
tween acts of Facing the Music" that
his company would not close it's sea-
son after this week, rs had been ex-
pected. but would continue at the Biiou
Theater for several weeks. at least.
This decision was reached, Mr. Ber-
thelet said. after conference with
JAKE Wells yesterday who had re-
quested the stock director to alter his
plans and extend his engagement 1t
was stated later that Mr.. BertheIet hes
1tated to accede to Mr.. Wcllss suEgcs-
tton, only because he feared that the
public might think he had engineered
a fake farewell. He was persuaded
to agree, however, by the assurance
that all the dramatic writer's in town
knew quite as we'll as he that the
present farewell week was in no sense
"frame-up.''
Mr.. Berthelet announced that the
company would remain Intact, and that
Miss Taylor, the leading woman. would
reappear in the cast of THE Marriage
Of Kitty" which will be presented next
week. The only change in the policy
and conduct of the company will be in
the matter of matinees, which will he
given on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
instead of on Tuesdays Thursdays and
SATURDAYS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
.E|MPT|ES HIS PISTOL
At HOMES DESP0|LER
Patro di Fanti Wounds, Perhaps
Mortally, Nun Who Eloped
With His Wife.
FINDS THEM AT HopEwELL
Injured Man, If He Receivers, Will
Have to Face Charge OF White
Slavery, and Woman Is Held as
Witness.
Especial to Tho Timcs-Dispatch)

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch)
PETERSBURG. VA. June 29-Peter
Peccorori. an Italian employed as
baker at Hopewcll. was brought
to the hospital in this city this morn
Ing in a desperately wounded condi-
ton. He was shot three times last
evening, as is alleged, by Patro di
Fanti. an Italian citizen of New York.
and the head OF detective agency In
that city. The statement IL that some
weeks ago iii Fantrs wife left her
home in New York and elopcd with
Pcccorori They were traced to several
cities and were finally traced to Hope
well, where the offending man v.ay
found working in bakery hi Fantt
came to Hopewcll. armed with "A war
rant for the arrest of the despoilcr rf
his homo. and local Off Ger accom-
panied him to execute the warrant. 1t
is alleged that when peccorori saw
them coming he started to run, at
the same time drawing his pistol and
firing without effect at iii Fanti. The
latter returned the fire. shooting at the
Fugitive three times. each shot taking
effect. One of the balls lodged in Pee
corortS spine. causing paralysis of
the entire lower half of his body His
condition is regarded as critical. with
lH' poSslD!iIlE OIL Il Idtdl leffnlna tlOn
Di Fanti Immediately surrendered, and
was locked up in the jail on the Du
Pont grounds.
At a late hour last night Mrs di
Fanti was located at a house in Halifax
Street. in this city. where. 1t is al
legged, she and Peccorori lived. She is
young woman OF prepossessing ap-
pearance. She was taken Immediately
to Hopewell. to be held as witness
against her paramount. She was ap-
pa!ently contrite and willing to return
10 her husband. The warrant against
Pcccorori charges violation of the
white slave law. 1t Is doubtful If he
lives to stand trial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
To-Day and Tonight
in Richmond

baseball - International Leagues
Richmond w. Newark, Broad Street
Pnrk, I:3O o'clock.
Park COncert-KcssnIch Munich
nni isnnd. Woodland Heights pnNl-
lion, O'Clock.
LAWN pnrty, Sncrcd Heart Church,
benefit Ice Mission, y o'clock.
prohibition prayer service, 115
North Fifth Street, 3 o'clock
Masonic Home of Virginia, annual
commencement exercises, address by
Governor II. &. stuart.
BiJou-Bljou Stock Company, in
"I'ncinE the Music", might, S.30.
Lyric-POpulnr vaudeville and
pictures; matinee, $3.50, night, 7,45
nnd D:15.
Standardization pictures; contin-
uors performance from II morning
to II night.
Strnnd-Pnrnmount pictures; con-
tinuous performance from IL noon
to n.
Victor-Motion pictures; continu-
Ous performance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Negro Forrcr Arrested.

Quincy Wooten, a negro was arrest
ed yesterday afternoon in the National
Bank OF Petersburg. on the charge of
theft and forgery. He had stolen Il Du
Pont check from man at Hopewell
1t is alleged, had forged the owners
name as indorser, and went to the
bank OF get 1t cashed. His failure to
identify himself As the rightful owner
OF the check aroused suspicion, and ne
was detained until the police could be
summoned. In the Police Court this
morning he was sent on for trial.
D. c. Kent. the negro who robbed
r. O. Masso of six checks, aEgregat-
ing in value s1S5, while journeying
from Hopewell TO Petersburg in n jit-
ney bus. and then escaped by jumping
off and taking to flight, has been ar
rested and Jailed here. One of the
stolen checks was found in his pos
session
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
WILL BUY SEWERS
Finance Committee Favors Acquisition
OF Norwood Property.
m s r. 81. Eastern STANDARD T

The Council Finance Committee last
night voted for an appropriation to
purchase the Norwood Sewer and
Water Company's plant in North Rich
mond. Offsets will reduce the purchase
price from $4,000 to about $4,000.
AT the request OF the Administra-
tive Board. which was presented by
Commissioner Beck, the committee
recommended an appropriation of so5,-
600 for street Improvement in the an
ncxed territory. An appropriation Of
$1,000 was recommended for the Shell
tering Arms Hospital. and an appro-
priation OF $500 was voted for the
Travellers Aid Society. which takes
care of young girls and women coming
to Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Highway TO HONEYWELL.

It Is believed that the construction
OF broad and permanent highway
for Petersburg TO Hopewell is one Of
the certainties of the early future. The
estimated cost of the highway is $780,
900. The Board OF Supervisors of
Prince George yesterday heard ad-
dresses on the subject by Charles IT.
I.assiter and r. II. Mann, of this city.
and by others The I.assiter advocates
the issue by the county of 100000 in
bonds-s5o, 900 to be expended in the
construction OF the highway, 100000
on the first-class and $4,000 on the
second class roads of the county. The
city OF Petersburg is expected to add
$4,000 for the highway. The board
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
General Weather coDdition,

WASHINGTON. June 29-Prcssure ls
low in tho Ohio Valley; also in the
Middle Rocky Mountain and Plateau
regions. The North Pacific high has
diminished greatly in intensity, and
the Atlantic high has increased some
what In the interior there are num-
Der OF shower deprcssions without def
mite movement. Showers have contin-
ucd IN the East Gulf States and the
ONO valley, and light rains have fallen
temperature distribution is extremely
Irregular by reason of local rains In
the next forty-ciEht hours showers are
probable in Atlantic Coast districts, tho
East Gulf states and the Ohio Valley,
with no decided temperature change
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
Negro Robbcr Arrested.

Yesterday while she was temporarily
absent from home. tho residence of
Mrs. F.. ID. Butler. on West Washing
ton street, was entered and robbed OF
two watches, ring, a brooch and a
small sum OF money. The residence of
j. Wcstmore Brown. on West High
street, was also entered and robbed OF
n gold watch. This afternoon Chief of
Police Ragland caught the thief I'm
pawn store. while trying to pawn
the stolen articles. He is negro who
gives the name of Charles Barnes, and
says no Is from Georgia Two of tho
watches. the brooch and the ring were
recovered. One of the watches had
evidently been disposed OF by the thief
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30
PLANS FOR CADET CORPS
school Board Selects Edwin T.. Con-
quest for Commandment.

Edwin p. Conquest. son of p. L. Con-
quest OF this city, will he appointed
&c the position of commandment of the
cadet battalion to be organized among
the John Marshall High School stu
dents at the opeEng of the session
next autumn.
Mr.. Conquest Is n graduate Of the
Virginia Military Institute, and has
served year as commandant at the
Sewanee Military Academy, Tennessee
p Trustee Walker Cottrell, who origi-
mated the military movement resolu-
tion at a meeting Of the school board,
is much pleased with the selection Of
Mr.. Conquest, and predicts great sue
cess for the venture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-30

approved this proposition. and adopted
a resolution requesting Judge West, Of
the Circuit Court. to order an election
to enable the people of the city to
vote on the question OF n bond Issue.
but later rescindcd this action TO
enable the full board to pass upon tho
question. The board will meet next
Tuesday. when 1t is believed the propo-
sition will pass unanimously.