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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
SOLDIERS Released
BY CARRANZA
IMMEolATE DECLARATION OF
WAR WITH MEXICO AVERT
Ed BY THIS ACT.

The ayht between a small body OF u
9 ,roons and a considerably larger
nu,nber az carranza soldiers In Mex
80 reported IN our hst issue, has been
s,tlou,ed by steps that looked Ike Ger
tain war. the Mexicans captured ~
,oIored soldiers and Morrnous scout
and were refusing TO release theli. tne
TT,tted states demanded their uncon-
dltionai release and carranza weakeh,
"a "Wednesday. evening and shippeo
them 10 the border 10 be turned over
with their arms. 10 our government
This relieves the strain somewhat ahu
Al least temporarily averts war. rep
araticns are being continued. however
troops are rushing 10 the border oS
thousands. ammunition, guns. TRUCKS ny
ing machines and automobiles are be-
ing gathered along the border IN enor-
NOUS quantities.
Two white officers were killed IN the
claah NJ Carlzal. along with about y
coiored eoldlers. The survivors nave
continued 10 sfraEgle into the Ameri-
can lines.
The Mexican trooIt treachcrously nt-
tackled the Americans. moving them
down with a hidden machine gun. The
excuse was that the United states
troops we're warned not 10 move except
In n nartherly direction.
The President win insist upon keep
Ing troops in Mexico 70 pursue bandits
that have raided our borders until Car
fnnza proves his intention and ability
10 arrest and punish them. II ba resisis
this position. war will be the inevitable
result.
kentusky State Guards.
The stnte militia is being mohiiized
nj Fort Thomas and expects 20 be or
iered 70 Mexico within few days.
some of the other States have a.
80. a...l mart r.f ihnlr trnnnH
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
BANK ROBBERS TIE FARMER
TO TREE AND TAKE AUTO

wytheville. Va. June 24.-The Bank
OF Crocketts, at Crocketts, seven miles
west OF wytheville, was robbed by two
men Friday OF s4,4OO in currency. The
cashier. Arthur Hounshell. and patron
OF the bank. Roy Groseclose. We're
forced into the valuts. Leaving the
town. the robbers met farmer in an
automobile They took the machine.
tied the farmer to a tree and drove OF,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
BANK AEFAlRs WOUND uP.

The affairs of the Citizens Bank and
Trust Co. Of Ashland. which went in
to the hands Of T J. Smith. State
Banking Commissioner, in June 1914.
have been liquidated by paying the
depisltors ninety-five per cent Of their
deposits. 1t required three and one
fourth per cent. of the assets to liqui-
date the obligations. The State Bank
ing Commissioner distributed $685.
2lssO
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
MccREARY An APPLlcANr.

James b McCreary, former Governor
OF Kentucky, In an applicant for ap-
polntment on the Federal Farm Loan
Board created by the rural credits leg
islation. -Four members OF this hoard
win he appointed and they win draw
eo'@ries OF $4,000 a year each.,> Nc
Creary win call ON President Wilson
Tomorrow. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
WOMAN DIES, MAN HELD.

Olive Hin. KY. June 26,~-Mrs Msi-
ford Whit. who was shot through the
abdomen few days aEo In a free for
al shooting ARRAY died TO day nom
tho effects OF the wound. Jesse Sperks,
who has since heen In the local iail ON
q. charge OF carrying q pistol. was lor-
mally CHARGED with murder and taken
n an automobile TO tho COUNTY jail At
Crayaon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
PAUL STEVENS PROMOTED.

Paul Stevens, General superintendent
OF the Huntington Division OF the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railway. il is rumor-
ed will be made General Manager OF the
road July 1. The office is a new one.
George w. Stevens, father OF Paul. is
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
YOUTH SEVERELY INJURED.

Roy Prince. is-year-old son OF Mrs.
oilce Prince. widow, employed MS
wire chopper at the Rod MIN in ASH
land. was SO badly injured Monday
night that he will not recover. He was
removed to the Kings Daughters Hos-
pltai.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
TAKEN TO CANADA, KENTUCKY.

The remains OF Mr.. John Henderson
blackburn. who died in Columbus a
few DAYS ago. were taken to Canada,
Ky, for interment. A number Of his
relatives and friends accompanied the
romans TO their last resting place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
NEW PLANT STARTS.

The new 100000 gasoline plant OF
the Columbia Gas & Electric Company
began operations Saturday. II Is located
In Kentucky about three miles from
Catlettshurg,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
sALYERsvlLLE TROOPS.

4 special train went to Paintsville
Thursday OF this week TO convey the
Salyersville State Guards TO Fl Thorn
as. where they are due not later than
saturday morning.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
nRoWNEn lM caErk

Tho BODY Or Hayden hrowcr, Ron of
y. y. Brewer. millman OF Cnmpton,
who wna drowned at ouicksand. Breath
itt-co, was taken back 10 campton and
buried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
WHITE WINGS OF
VAUDEVILLE ARE
GETTING BUSY

Street Commissioner Estey had a
large crew Of men at work on Silver
and Main streets Wednesday cleaning
up the paving and scraping and cart
ing away the winters accumulation Of
dirt. Silver street was finished except
for small portion where the ice was
too thick to do anything, and the east
ern side Of Main street was cleaned
from Common to Appleton streets. On
the west side there is still quite a
coating of ice but this will probably
be broken up and hauled away, so that
the street may dry up more quickly.
Rapid progress was made in cleaning
up the street and many comments
were heard on its thoroughness. If the
warm weather continues it will be but
4 few days before the sprinklers will
have to be out on Main street What
the streets Of the city need is a good
warm rain to wash the sand off the
sidewalks, clean the ice so that the
sun can get at it and help to take the
frost out of the ground. Many people
are washing the sidewalks in front of
their houses or places of business with
a hose and this is helping conditions
quite a bit, but on the whole 1t is
very poor walking in the city now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

HOLD CAUCUS
At THE CITY HALL

A caucus Of the Progressives Of Water
vile was held in the common county
room at City hall to choose delegates to
the State convention at Bangor April .
and for other business.
The meeting was called to order by E.
w. Heath, who read the call.
Mr. Heath was chosen chairman OF the
caucus and Howard G. Ellis secretary.
L. II. Clark Speaker
L. H. Clark Of Gardiner was called on.
Mr.. Clark was the Progressive candidate
for sheriff in the last election.
The speaker advocated union Of Rro-
gressive and Republican parties on prin-
ciple rather than on policy. at Chicago
'Send over your men to Bangor and send
Mr.. Daggett to Chicago" was Mr.. Clark's
closing admonition.
Delegates
DR.. L. X. Austin. E. B. Harris. Cecil
NJ. Daggett were chosen delegates to the
State convention.
The alternates to the State convention
chosen were Harry E. Green, Howard G.
Ellis and L. e. Hersom.
Delegates to tho Third District conven-
ton were o. =. Richardson. w. ]. White.
E. w. Heath. Alternates were Frank A.
Moor. F. w. Piper and A. P. Bibber.
Harry E. Green was elected treasurer.
The caucus considered a financial report
of the campaign two years ago and ad-
journed after authorizing the delegations
to fill vacancies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
JAN1TOR SERVICE
QUESTION BEFORE
SCHOOL BOARD

al the meeting Of the water,,;,,o
board of Education Wednesday a,,a
ming there was little furry over ~
question OF janitors, resulting from
I.oposeo changes. AS finally adjusted
archie W. Taylor succeeds George
Jones at the South Grammar schoo,
ana David Simpson was elected to re-
pace Christopher Coro at Redinston
street and Charles Belliveau at Grove
street. Mr.. Belliveau is the father of
marry Belliveau. a member of the
board.
When the rules were looked I'm It
was found that the old janitors could
not be replaced except after two weeks,
notlce, and this was ordered given
tnem by the secretary Of the board,
superintendent Of Schools Charles N.
Perkins.
Ralph Sturtevant and Fred Wey-
mouth were appointed truant officers.
Bids were capvassed for printing the
annual report Of the board, and award
was made to the Mali Publishing Co.,
which was the lower Of two bidders,
the other being the Sentinel Publish
ing Co.
The matter Of rates on the power
for the machines in the manual train
ing department at the High school was
left with Chairman knight of the
board and Superintendent Perkins.
The board thought that a change
should be made in the manner Of hold
ing the Grammar school graduation
and the matter was left to the COM
mittee on text books.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
SEC'Y ROOSEVELT
ADVOCATES EIGHT
CAPITAL SHIPS
Expresses Belief That There Is
Possibility of United States
Being Involved in War

Washington, March 29.-Appropria-
ton by Congress for eight new capital
ships this year-double the number
proposed in the administrations five
year program-were recommended by
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt today in
concluding his testimony before the
House naval committee. Secretary
Daniels will appear as the last witness
to be heard before the committee be-
gins drafting its bills.
Mr.. Roosevelt explained that the rec
commentator for eight ships repre-
sented his personal views and not
those of the department..
Il believe the government and pri-
vate firms could take care Of eigh.
capital ships this year." he said. Il
personally think it would mean a great
step for the moral effect upon the
country and also our international re-
lations. If Germany should continue to
build at her present rate Of three ships
a year and our program OF three and
one-fifth ships in five years would not
quite reach up, but would mean gain.
We would probably pass France, with
which we are now neck and neck"
Questioned about Japans navy. Mr.
Roosevelt said both Japan and Ger
many were reported to have secret
building funds and programs. Repre-
sentative Farr Of Pennsylvania asked
how much stronger the American navy
was than the Japanese.
That depends on the scene OF OPP
erations," replied the witness. III the
fleets were kept apart, we are about
three to two. If the operations were
in Japanese waters we are about equal
Japan probably would be superior
in extreme Eastern waters. If they at
tempted to come over here the con-
ditions would be reversed"
Emphasizing the need for battle
cruisers the assistant secretary salo
dreadnoughts had won the principal
victory in Europe without firing shot
by keeping the seas clear of the enemy
fleet. He expressed belief that there
was a possibility Of the United states
being involved in war and declared
the nation was richer and weager than
ever in history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
CONSUMPTION FOR MARRIED
MEN IS BONE OF CONTENTION
IN BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS
Politics Playing Large Part in Determining Proper Solution for
Recruiting Army from Married Men-Water Hume Long
Denies Married Men Have Been Unfairly Treated

London, March CAN important
pronouncement from the government on
the vexed question Of the enlistment OF
the married men was expected In the
House of Commons today. The cabinet
met in council before the House as
sembled to discuss the matter and in
some quarters, it was expected that
radical decisions would be made. AS,
however, Premier Asquith, foreign Sec
rotary Grey, War Secretary Kitchener
and War Minister Of Munitions David
Lloyd George have not vet returned
from Paris, where they took part in
the conference of the Allies this was
not possible and the settlement Of the
question as to whether it will be pos
sible to avoid resort to obligatory SER
vice for married as we'll as single men
was necessarily postponed.
Another Bill May Be Drawn
The pivotal point of the situation is
Premier Asquith's emphatic declaration
some months ago that he would not re-
main member Of any government
which introduced general conscription
and in the face Of this binding declara-
ton. 1t would seem that CONSUMPTION IF
married men could about come only by
the disappearance Of Mr.. Asquith from
the ministry. 1t may therefore be as
sumed that another obligatory service
bill will not be introduced in Parlia-
ment without a grave cabinet conflict
and crisis, especially as the conscrip-
ZIONIST party strongly oppose the access
sion to the Premiership Of David Lloyd
George. who is regarded in political cir
cles as the natural successor to Mr.. AS
quith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
W|NSL0W

Misses Sadie Blake and Olive Gould are
passing the week at their home in AL
bion.
An sa-pound baby girl named Muriel has
arrived at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
John Wilson. Bay street.
Miss Vera Moore, a Colby student who
is stopping with Mrs. Fred Conant Is
passing the recess with Portland friends
Mrs. George Paine entertained Mrs
Smith Randall Of Augusta recently.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Weber and lit
tie daughter Of Milo, formerly of this
town, have been guests of relatives here
and are passing a few days at Vassal-
boro
A dance will be held at the clubhouse
Friday evening. Music by Sussman's or
chestra.
Dr. Edith Kidder Of Belfast was re-
cent guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. A. Kidder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Michaud are the
parents of baby girl named Mary
Jaculine.
Mrs. Ida Goodwin has been the guest
Of her sister. Mrs. Elmer Tozier.
The sale Of the H. & w. Ladies' Aid
held at the clubrooms Wednesday after
noon was very successful. The food and
homemade candy tables were we'll patron
lied and a number Of aprons and caps
sold. The following ladies had charge If
the tables: Aprons and caps Mrs. Frank
White. Mrs. Burleigh Simpson. Mrs. Ed
ward Britton; food table. Mrs. NJ. Mil
lette. Mrs. Eliza Getchell. Mrs. Frederick
Hobbs: candy table, Mrs. Edward Brann,
Mrs. Joseph DeLisle. Mrs. Walter Gilman
Mrs.. George Snow Of Clinton avenue,
who has been receiving treatment at the
hospital. has returned home much i'm
proved in health.
George E. Dow. who Is employed in
Athens. recently visited his home in this
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
To Train the Bows

When Walter Hume Long, pres,a...
o f the local government board. r,o,.,
the adjournment Of the House TODAY :,
make his recruiting statement IN \.
half Of the government. it was fous,
that the ministers had limited their 80.
olutions to ameliorating as far as nos
sible the hardships to the married ma.
seeking by all available steps to sur
the number of single enlisted man J..
abolishing some of the reserved oco,
pations, more extensive employment -,
women and the immediate calling IN -.
men between IS and 10 years OF a..
who are to he put in training but NIL;
not be sent abroad.
Defend Lord Derby Plan
Mr.. Long opened by defending yo,s
Derby, the director of recruiting, from
what he called unjust attacks. He s,,a
that Lord Derby's demands had b..,
reasonable and that the government, h.a
met nearly all lis wishes while o,b..
suggestions he had made We're stir ~
der consideration. AS the result of tb
investigations Of committee apno,n,.a
for that purpose, the government had
found II possible to reduce greatly M
number reserved occupants and 10 GU,
stitute women for men in mun,t,or
factories to an extent previously h.
lieved impossible by which means ;,
large number of men had already hes,
released for military service.
Mr.. Long paid an eloquent tribute f.,
the loyal self sacrifice of the marr,sa
men who had atteSted which rha co,u
try gratefully recognized. He earnas,
" denied that they had been unfairly
treated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Considerable interest is being manifest
ed in the city in the address on Woman's
Suffrage which will be given in Library
hall Thursday afternoon. by Mrs. Fred
eek Sykes Of Connecticut and Mrs r.
T. Whitehouse Of Portland. Both Of these
women are able speakers who are thor
oughly interested in their subject and
they will have message to bring to the
people who attend. The subject of
Woman's Suffrage is just beginning to
arouse interest in the city OF Waterville
and these speakers who are familiar with
the subject will doubtless receive a warm
welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
ADJUSTMENTS
City Opera House

Miss Lillian Walker in "Green Stock
ings" is the feature picture at the City
Opera house and for those who thor
oughly enjoy good. refined comedy it
is a treat. The story hinges on the
custom TN a section Of rural England
that the eldest daughter wear a pair
Of green stockings at the wedding Of
a younger sister. In this case the eld-
est girl had already worn one pair and
so she goes away and pretends to be
engaged when she finds that another
younger sister is to be married. She
writes a letter which she never intends
to be sent but 1t is and a man Of the
same name receives 1t. He visits here
in the guise Of q friend Of her ''lover,"
and after q number Of amusing situa-
tions, the whole is cleared up by his
declaring his love for her and they
live happily ever after. There is also
a number Of other good reels shown
and the whole program is an attractive
one.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
WESTERN ROADS
CAUGHT IN LEGAL
ENTANCLEMENTS

San Francisco. March ga writ of
mandamus compelling the sale OF the
Western Pacific Railroad asked of the
United States circuit court of appeals
by the Equitable Trust Co. of New
York, was denied by the court today
The road is in the hands of receivers.
The higher court, however. annulled
the orders of the United States dis
trict court, which forced the Denver e.
Rio Grande Co, guarantor of the
Western Pacific bonds. to become de-
PENDANTS in the Western Pacific fore
closure suit.
The courts denial Of the right of the
district court to force the Denver &
Rio Grande to become a defendant
virtually means that the Western Pa
cific can be sold Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

The last State League bowling game of
the year will be rolled at the Casino al
leys Thursday evening. The Lewiston
team will be the opponents of the local
boys and while the result of the game will
not make any material difference in the
standing. the Waterville five having the
championship even if they should lose all
four points, 1t will doubtless be played
just as hard as though the championship
depended upon it. Waterville always
likes particularly well to defeat the Lew
iston five and the boys will work as
though the big money depended on their
winning every string. A good sized crowd
will undoubtedly be on hand to see the
fun as this Is the last chance until next
fall. The local team will roll the same
as 1t has In all the matches except that
Murphy will be in the place of Reynolds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
DAYS EVENTS IN
POLICE COURT

Two men were before Recorder
Plumstead in the municipal court
Wednesday morning. The first was ar
rested at the request of woman, she
claiming that he insisted on going to
his room in her lodging house and she
refusing to let him go, as he was in
her opinion drunk. She refused to ap-
pear against him in court and he was
released. The second man was from
Skowhegan and he was given a fine Of
81 and costs and agreed to send the
money as soon as he got home and was
released on that agreement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

The annual spring OPENINGS in tho
various airy goods and millinery stores
OF the city attracted great nav
people 20 Main street Wednesday aft.
ernoon. The chief interest to the MOO
PIE on the street conferred in the store
where model from one of the laree
ne" York hat shows, demonstrated
d large line of different hats of vari-
Gus Gus, styles. The street in front of the
s ss was packed all during the time
Sne was IN the window and there were
crong as many men as women in the
neio openings reported that tha,, aia1
hao a large number of peonIa T., . ~
see their wares and that thev ..os ~
wen pleased with the DAYS hnsinass
me weather was ideal for mi,,nar,,
openings and the women esnecia1l.,
took full advantage Of it. any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

The annual meeting of the Northern
Baptist convention will be held at Min
neapolis on May II to "a. Rev. l. B.
Mower, D. D., secretary of the United
Baptist Convention of Maine is negotiat-
ing with the railroads for special rates
for the delegates from Maine to this con-
vention and anyone who desires to take
advantage Of this Is requested to notify
Mr.. Mower. These meetings include the
Baptist from all the northern states and
the delegates will represent member
ship Of over 100000. 1t Is expected that
the meetings to be held this year will be
of unusual interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
OAKLAND
School Attendance.

Inc following pupils were not ab.
sent during the winter term of II
weeks:
Grades and 9, Berthe r. I,ibbv
teacher-Registered As, average a.
vernus Bickford, William Bickford,
Marie Buzzell. Thelma Buzzell, Rich
ard Bubier. Ray Barrett, Winnie Cola
Tier, Cleora Emmons. Albert Lane.
Albert Lessor. Lyman Mason, Ernest
Rutter, Reginald Rutter, Florence Tai
bert. Maurice Wentworth.
Grade Z. Ethel Brown, teacher-Reg-
istered %. average 25. Maud Barrett,
Esther Bickford, Lloyd Fowles, Beulah
O'Neill. Mile Pettigrove. Douglas
Rutter. Blanche Roy. Nela Sawtelle,
Norris Sawtelle, Jennie Thomas. Velma
Thomas. Ida Will. Carroll Morrow,
Guy Smell, Alfred Stevens.
Grade 6, Lena Kerr, teacher-Regis-
tered 81. average 81. Walter Brooks,
Minnie Cross, Gladys Crotto, Evelyn
Smell, Inez Stevens, Forrest Taylor,
Olga Thomas. Percy Walton.
Grade 5, Jeanne Small, teacher
Registered 20. average oS. Phyllis
Fowles. Myron Hapgood, Ray McIn-
TIRE, clarence OtlS.
Grade 4, Frances Chapman, teacher.
Registered 80, average SO. John
Thomas, Isabelle Knox.
Grade 3. Minerva Hail. teacher
Registered Al, average Al. Leslie Bel
lamy, Helen Bremmer, Henry Brem-
mer, Gerald Hallett, Dorothy Ken
nedy. James O'Neal. Emily Taylor.
Grades l and 2, Berdena Lord, teach
er-Registered 46, average SO. Audrey
Spualding, Cecilia Colby, Merrill Bar
rett.
Grades 1 and 2, Gertrude Percival,
eacher-Registred "a, average "a.
Ohio Crowell.
Union school, Clara Manter, teach
er-Registered 81. average IS. Mar
garet Bedford Merle Bickford. Rosie
Moody. Lester Palmer. Courtney Shelf
field. Leland Sheffield, Marion Shelf
field
Libby Hill school. Marion Wood
worth, acknowledgement H. average
II.
Miss Mary Dunton, who has been
visiting Miss Bessie Ormiston for a
few days, went to Sanford Wednesday,
where she has a position as telegraph
operator.
The place in the bank block which
was formerly used for telephone Of
flee is being re-modeled and will soon
be occupied by E. H. NORM for a
jewelry store.
Charlie Kelley and Alfred Stevens
were in Augusta Wednesday. the
guests Of James Witherell.
Bond Davis Of Portland is visiting
Charles Williams for a few days.
Mrs. E. w. Sturtevant and son, who
have been visiting relatives in Lewis
ton for a short time, have returned
home.
Col. Frederick Hale of Portland was
here on business Wednesday.
George Boynton. John Gleason and
c. A. Ridley attended the Democratic
State Convention at Bangor Wednes-
day.
A. L. Dimick Of Portland was here
on business Wednesday.
The Whist party which was given
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Stevens Tuesday evening was we'll at
tended. Ernest Shores gained the
highest score. Refreshments were
served. A very fine time was enjoyed
by all.
The Universalist Society is planning
for a week Of special meetings begin
ming Tuesday evening. April A. Rev.
Asa Mayo Bradley Of Woodfords. State
superintendent of churches, will be the
principal speaker.