davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-03-16
GENESEE TOWNSHIP

Republican nTicket-Supervisor. Joseph A. Lead
ley: clerk. Floyd f. Upton treasurer. Archie
r. Young; commissioner of highways. John
Robinson; justice of the peace, Chas. Richardson;
member board of review. to fill vacancy, Albert
Jennings; member board of review. full term.
Geo. L. Spillane: constables. Joseph S. Rapley,
James b. Leach Roy Hitchcock. Henry SIM
monds
Democrat Ticket-Supervisor, John E. Lyon;
clerk, John M. Brown; treasurer Raymond b.
Nixon: commissioner of highways. Edward j.
Curran; justice of the peace. James IL. Clark;
member board of review. to fill vacancy. Frank
G. Rogers; member board of review. full term.
James Z, Hiller constabes, Guy Jamerson. Hir-
am Andrews. Edward O'Suilivan. Lee H..
johnson.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-03-16
THETFORD TOWNSHIP

Republican-Supervsor Geo. M. Pound clerk.
Fisk Brown: treasurer. Claude Holden; commits
sioner of highways Herbert Hass: overseer. A..
F. Ostrander justice of the peace. to fill vacancy.
A. c. Bone; justice of the peace, full term, A. G..
Harmon member board of review. Sam Brady;
constables, Grant Schosser Will McCumsey,
Neal Galbraith. Calvin Barker.
Union Ticket-Supervsor. Albert J. Brabazon;
clerk Ralph Long: commissioner of highways.
Robert Brown; overseer of highways, Otis Cook;
justice of the peace. full term Roy Seely; justice
of the peace to fill vacancy. Gerard Swartz;
board of review, Herbert Dodge; constables, Ed
ward Brabazon Thomas Sheridan, William Voss,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-03-16
Birthday Surprise

Claud Warner was very pleasantly
surprised Monday evening when about
20 Of his friends arrived at his homo un-
expectedly, it being the occasion of his
twenty fifth birthday. The evening
was spent with games, after which a
two course luncheon was served Mr.
Warner was presented with a purse of
money with the kind regards of his
friends.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-03-16

Clio Chapter. o. E. S., will serve its
Easter, tea on Friday, April 6. A very
enjoyable event is anticipated. The
public will be invited to attend.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-03-16
Notice

Having sold my grocery stock, all
those indebted to me please arrange to
settle the account before April 1st.
After this date the accounts will be
placed with the Clio State bank for col
lection.
Wilanr,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-03-16
Christian Church

Services at the Christian Church at
Pine Run, Sunday, March 18th, at 2:3O
p. M. II. G. Cranston, of Flint, will
speak on the fifth gospel. All are
cordially invited to attend.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-03-16
Judicial Nominations

At the judicial primary held last
week, Edward d. Black, of Flint, was
nominated on the Republican ticket and
Judge Mark w. Stevens was nominated
by the Democrats to succeed himself.
Both men stand high in the public
esteem and the race between them will
be interesting.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-03-16

Great interest was felt throughout
the county in the result of the contest
for the mayoralty nominations in Flint,
where VIM. McKeighan was pitted
against Alderman Geo. Kellar for Re-
publican favor. Kellar won by SUBJ
stantial majority and will contest the
election with Geo. Mckinley, nominee
of the Democrats. 1t is predicted the
result will be close.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-03-16

Roll Covert has moved on the Jones
& Haven farm.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-03-16
Mt. Morris Elections

At the election held in our neighbor-
ing village last Monday the following
ticket, the only one in the field, was
elected:
President, James B Leach
Clerk. Elmer II. Montney
Trustees, George Mckenzie, Harry
ID. Gleason, William Gray.
Treasurer, Patrick I. Slattery
Assessor, "harles w. Richardson.
The interest in this election, as here
at home, centered oh a contest over
single candidate, George Mckenzie.
Slips were used against him in favor of
Elmer F. Much, and considerable eff
fort was expended, we are informed,
but Mr.. Mckenzie demonstrated his
popularity by rolling up vote of l08
as against AZ for his opponent.
Another election of much Importance
in Mt. Morris was that held on the
proposition of bonding for $42. 100000
for new school building, The elec-
ton was held Saturday and the result
showed AZ in favor and l29 against the
proposal. We have been told that the
defeat of the project is attributable to
q desire to complete a water works
system and to opposition to plan for an
auditorium in the proposed school build
ing. Personally we know nothing of
the situation, but we do know that Mt.
Morris has for many years had splen-
didly successful schools, and we cannot
doubt but that reasonable measures will
be taken to preserve their efficiency
The maintenance of good schools con-
stitutes by far the most important
branch of public enterprise.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-03-16

b. j. Wilson.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
NEW YORK COTTON OIL MARKET
DAILY COTTON LETTER.

New Orleans, La, Jan. 11-Liver-
pool is merely following the lead OF
the American markets and made full
response to our decline yesterday,
quoting spots 25 lower, sales 5000.
London says the Allies reply to the
Presidents peace note has been hand
ed to the American Ambassador, SO
we ought to get it shortly. On it's
tenor much will depend on defining
political views of the future and con-
sequent action by speculation. If it
should be a fiat refusal Of peace offers,
pessimism would be enhanced and lead
to pressure in the markets but If it
in anyway supports the chance for
further peace negotiations bullish en-
terprise would be stipulated. Yester-
days decline was entirely political,
prompted on the basis Of the Man
chester Guardians Interpretation Of
Mr.. Gerard's speech at Berlin in the
light Of a warning to Germany against
vuhyassiaI <ltsasisRs ~ sssetiuusSy
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
TAKES EVIDENCE
FOR JUDGE NILES
Hon. William Sanders Holding Hear.
ing at Court House-Fghting
Collection on Bonds.

Judge Henry G. Niles, Of the United
State District Court has appointed
Mr.. William Sanders, the efficient dep
uty Chancery Clerk Of this county, to
examine certain witnesses, about 54
in all, in the case wherein the Ala
bama Fidelity Mortgage and Bond
Co., is Plaintiff and the County of Le-
fore is Defendant.
The case is that in which the bond
ing company is enjoining the County
in Federal court from recovering or
collecting bonds made by that COM
pany to protect the County from loss
when it deposited money in the ltta
Bena Banking and Trust Co., which
bank closed its doors several years
ago with something like 100000 on
deposit by the County. The bank was
the authorized County Depository.
Two witnesses have already been
examined in the case. Hon Roy Bew,
the Chancery Clerk, was on the stand
all of yesterday afternoon and will
probably occupy it most Of the morn
ing. The hearing is being held in the
downstairs court room at the Court
House.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
CIRCUIT COURT
MEETS MONDAY
Term Will Be Devoted Chiefly to
Criminal DGcket-Over 100 Cas-.
es to be Tried.

The January term Of Circuit Court
will be called to order next Monday
morning, Jan. Is, by Judge Frank 4.
Everett, who is the Judge in this dis
trict. The term of four weeks, the
first being devoted to the civil docket
and the last three to the criminal
docket. 1t is the criminal term.
Both dockets are full, there being
over 100 cases on each. It is prob
able that the docket will not be clear
cd OF but the Court stands better
chance of clearing off the crimina!
sheet.
District Attorney j. M. Forman, OF
this city, will be prosecuting assisted
by Hon. Means Johnston, County At
torney.
Of the 100 cases on the criminal
docket % are cases for retailing that
have been continued or bonded. All
of the charges were brought before
the Quart Law went into effect. Sey-
en- murder cases, nearly all continued
from other courts, are also on the
docket
The Sheriff T. C. Garrett, and his
force Of deputies and Circuit Clerk
Sharkev Pate are busy getting every
thing in readiness for the opening OF
court Monday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
WAGE SCALE OF DOMESTIC SER
WANTS.

Duluth, Mimi, Jan. l1-(By Union
Associated Press)-The latest union
to be formed in Duluth is composed
Of domestic servants, which promises
to be the despair of the poor down.
trodden housewives. The new asso-
citation has 100 members and was
formed under the direction of the In
dustrial Workers Of the World. Next
Tuesday the following demands will
be presented to the housewives of Du-
luth: Families of two $40 to $25
month; families of three or more
from s25 to $50 a month. Nine-hour
working day, with time and half
for overtime; one full day each week
for recreation; substantial food in rea-
sonable quantities for all meals; we'll
lighted, properly ventilated and san
itary sleeping rooms.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
CHUM BOB's SPORTING TALK.

New York, Jan. 11-(By Union As
sociated Press)-A question that is
agitating the tennis players Of the
country, looming more omniously
every day, is whether or not the an,a-
teur rule controversy will lead to an
internal war in the United States Nat
ional Lawn Tennis Association. Lead
ers in the court sport in the east do
not believe that when the question is
brought up at the next meeting Of the
national association in the near future
any serious trouble will result. They
believe that the main bone Of conten-
ton the clause bearing upon those
engaging in the sporting goods busi-
ness, will be smoothed over and that
compromise will result.
Knowing that the Pacific coast is
strong against any action which would
bar such prominent figures in tennis
as Laurice E. Mclaughlin and William
N. Johnston from the game, it is fear
ed that the Pacific coast might start
a war of secession.
In the far west the matter is taken
seriously, as well it might be, because
of the fact that some Of tn emen who
have brought tennis prestige to the
Golden Gate-McLoughlin, Johnston,
Bundy and Strachen,--would be ex-
cluded from amateur tournaments Of
the future with the passage Of the
rule as it now stands. Although there
were many who thought, some time
ago, that the Pacific Coast Associa-
tion would let the matter stand antil
the meeting of the national associa-
tion, the far westerners have seen At
to come out-hat opposed to the rule
set forth by the executive committee.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
FINEST SHOES FOR WILSON.

Brockton, Mass, Jan. 11-(By I'm
ion Associated Press)-The shoes
which will support Woodrow Wilson
on the fourth of March next, when he
delivers his inaugural address, will be
the best that ever went out Of Brock
ton. They will be manufactured in
the factory of the Stacy Adams Com
pany, and will be size 8 1-2 width c.
An English last will be employed.
Only the most expert of worlsmen will
take part in the manufacture Of the
shoes, which will be ready next week,
it is announced. Black calf will be the
material employed and the shoes will
be cut out blucher style.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
ALLIES REPLY TO WILSON Is
NOW ON WAY TO WASHINGTON
Was Presented to Ambassador Sharpe at Paris
This Morning Will Be Published Friday /
Morning-Also Note from Belgium.
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Jan. 11-Premier Bryand to-
lay received Ambassador Sharpe and
landed him in the name of the Allied
Governments, the answer to Pre- ident
Wilson'S note of December 19th. The
Taply will be published Friday morn
ing, the Allies desiring to be suls that
The President has the text in hand be-
lore publication in the press.
The reply is said to be long and
detailed document, in this presenting
a strong contrast to the answer Of the
Central Powers.
Premier Bryand at the same time
gave Ambassador Sharpe note from
the Belgian government which thank
ed the American government for the
generous services rendered the unfor-
tunate Belgian population and for the
sympathy shown by the American peo-
pie on every occasion.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
AFTER RICH MEN.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 11--(By Union
Associated Press)-1t is not probable
that rich residents Of this State will
be pleased with legislation which it is
hoped to pass during the session which
began today. Those in charge OF Vlr-
cinia's finances state that for several
years east certain millionaires have
enjoyed the protection Of the state
over their rights and property, while
spending the most Of their incomes
elsewhere. Some Of the legislators
are clanor;ng for laws which will
make this impossible. Thomas +.
Ryan, the capitalist, recently decided
to leave the State, after paying taxes
which amounted to nearly 100000.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
NEW JERSEY WILL FIGHT THE
TRUSTS.

Trenton, N. j., Jan. 11-(By Union
Associated Press)-More progressive
legislation is planned for enactment
during the session of the legislature
which opened here today than before
in the history of the State. Repub-
licans are anxious to make a record
for themselves, declaring that the eyes
Of the country will be upon New Jer-
sey during the next four years. The
railroads are expected to come for no
little attention.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11

change in tn eRussian ministry and
new war loan efforts in England were
all claimed by the bear element. Lam
cashire mills, are however, so pros
porous, according to the following re-
port to Washington that a full con-
sumption and hard fight for cotton
seems certainty.
Dry goods reports continue bullish.
Pacific coast clears $1,000 to Japan,
making $4,000 so far this week, which
will 60 into the count Of spinners TAX
ings tomorrow. Our market opened
about 10 points down, but recovered
the loss promptly on buying based on
the discount of futures under spots.
However, further selling followed on
the expectation Of more pressure
from Wall Street on political pessim-
ism. This pressure appeared toward
the close of the first hour and was
evidently extended to Liverpool where
the decline reached 81 points for the
day, while our markets broke to
around 1857 for March. The actual
facts of the situation are as bullish
as ever. Spots are firmly held and it
is not likely that situation which
has heen hammered hv A five cent de.
cline and liquidation will be affected
by temporary politics. The increas-
ing discount Of futures under spots ia
working into the hands of consumers
and the bulls, suggesting the use Of
the decline for a bull position on the
market. Spots here are firm. Fac
tors simply withdraw from the market
on decline. Nothing offering.
~ CLARKE Z 60.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
SHRINERS GIVE
NICE BANQUET
Enjoyable Evening Spent BY Members
and Their Wives and Sweethearts
Last might.

Last night was Shriners Evening in
Greenwood and the banquet given by
the members of that order in this and
adjoining towns in honor Of their
wives and sweethearts at the Kitchell
Hotel Of which Mr.. w. A. Mother
shead is proprietor, was a grand sue
cess from start to finish. Forty two
persons sat down at the beautifully
decorated table and enjoyed to the
utmost the seven course dinner which
was served in such pleasing manner.
A spirit of good fellowship ruled
and everyone present felt thoroughly
at home. Speeches for the good OF
the order and the entertainment Of
those present were made by Mobiles
Robert Herman, Harry Hosmer, w. s.
Barry, F. P. Fox and DR.. Frank H.
Smith. Mrs. f. M Sandifer respond
ed in behalf of the ladies'.
The pleasure of the evening was
added to extensively by the fore
thought of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Moth
efshead, who engaged the Big Six Or
ehestra to furnish the music, in the
desire to do everything in their power
ior the pleasure of their guests. Mrs.
Mothershead, who had the banquet in
charge, prepared and served the
Shriners feast not to be surpassed
anywhere and only to be equalled in
cities many times larger than Green
wood.
The color scheme Of red and yellow
was carried out in the decorations Of
sae dining room and the table and in
.ae seven elegant courses served. A
Mrge cut glass punch bowl occupied
tne center of the table and beautiful
cut glass candle sticks with red and
Yellow candles ornamented the ends
" the festive board. Carnations were
used to wonderful effect in the decora.
uon Of the table. Handsome hand
painted camels served as place cards
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs
9. Hosmer, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Ssanley, Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Hartshorn
~ and Mrs. F. M. Sandifer, Mr.. and
mrs. J. d. Lanham, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. r
Sfegory, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Dunn, Mr.
ana Mrs. W. s. Barry, Mr.. and Mrs
4 u. Curry, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Her
man DR.. and Mrs. Frank H. Smith
r. and Mrs. G. A. Walker, Mr.. ant
Ars. E. M. Page, Of Itta Bena, Dr
ana Mrs. B. B. Harper, Itta Bena, Mr.
aaa Mrs. J. B. Smith, Itta Bena, MI
snd Y Mrs. M. +. Robertson, Itta Bona
Ar. and Mira. E. o. Simmons, Green
wood, Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Fox, Mi
s'~ syogsR and Nhs Mssgass
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
WILL NOT PROBE
ALLEGED LEAK
House Rules Committee Votes to Re-
port Wood Resolution Adverse
ly-NO Ground for Charges.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. la majority
of the Rules Committee of the House
today voted to report the Woods
"Leak" resolution adversely. The ac-
ton of the committee operates to end
the inquiry.
The Republican members of the
committee were willing to proceed
with any kind of an inquiry but were
solidIy opposed by the Democrats who
concluded there was no ground for
Lawson's charges upon which to base
an investigation. ~ ~
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
UPPER MISSISSIPPI METHODIST
CONFERENCE.
Annual Session Opened at Wesley
Chapel M. E. Church in Green
wood Today.

Annual Session Opened at Wesley
Chapel M. E. Church in Green
wood Today.
The Upper Mississippi Annual Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church opened it's 9th session in
Wesley Chapel M. E. Church, Green
wood, Miss, this morning. Bishop w.
P. Thurkield, D. D., L. L. D., of New
Orleans presiding.
The holy communion was admins
tered by the Bishop and the members
of his cabinet. .....
The conference was organized by
electing B. F. Voolfolk, secretary, G.
j. Dodson, Statistical secretary, H. B.
Hart, treasurer, w.. H. Gillian, post
master and Fred H. Bunton, reporter
The Bishop addressed the confer
ence as regards making it a mount
of Vision" to each member.
The following persons were intro
duced: J. C. Sheriff., D. D., Field Sec
retary for the Board of Foreign Mis-
sions, E. M. Jones, D. d., Field secre-
tary for the Board of Sunday Schools,
Rev. H. W. B. Wilson representing the
American Bible Society, Rev. W. H.
Braxon of the A. M. E. church.
J. M. Marsh, N. R. Clay, F. H.
Henry, district superintendent of the
Aberdeen, Clarksdale and Holly
Springs districts respectively read
reports of their districts. Last night
the anniversaries Of the American
Bible Society and the Epworth League
were held. Rev. H. W. B. Wilson and
Dr.. w. W. Lucas, assistant secretary
Of the Epworth League delivered ad-
dresses.
Two sessions will be held daily.
Rev. Wren of the Baptist Church de.
livered welcome address.
Fred H. Burton, Reporter.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
FIGHT HOSTILE LEG.
ISLATION.

Chicago, Jan. 1l-(By Union Asso-
ciated Prcss)-Members of the fiftieth
general assembly are in danger of be-
ing mesmerized. Students Of occult
are today concentrating their myster-
ious powers against the passages Of
legislation which aims to list their
business as criminal practice. They
have prepared q petition to which
100000 signatures have been added,
protesting against any action which
will discredit their profession.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
MANY SPECIALS AN ANCONA
SHOW.

Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. lily Un-
ion Associated Press) The United
Ancona Club opened its annual msst.
ing here today in connection with The
Cleveland show. A great many spec
ials have been offered at the show.
The club is said to be the fastest grow
ing organization Of the kind in ths'
country.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
COTTON, GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Cotton Closed Eight te
Twelve Down, New Orleans OF
Five to Nine Points.

Cotton lost a, few points during the
trading today on both markets, New
York closing eight to IL points down
and New Orleans five to nine points
off. Spots at New York were off Is
points and unchanged at New Orleans.
Sales 102 bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
ANSWERS WILLIAMS.
(By Associated Press)

London, Jan. 11-Premier Llody-
George speaking at Guildhall this aft
ernoon said that Emperor William had
told the people that the Entente re-
jected his peace offer. The Emper-
or did SO, he said, in an effort to drug
those whom he no longer controlled.
1--WE were offered no terms but trap
baited with fine words" he said. The
Premier said further that the Allies
opinion was that war was preferable
to Prussian domination Of Europe. 4
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11

Kin and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Walton
Of Minter City. Messrs. ]. J. SKIP
worth and Guy W. Topp, Of ltta Bena
were present unaccompanied.
The above Shriners, together with
a few who were unavoidably detained
last night, compose the personnel OF
a shriners Club that is just being or
ganized in this city, It is understood
that last nights pleasures are 70 be
estsa repeated N IN sutusS
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
MOB THREATENS
LIFE OF JUDGE
Continuance of Case Of . Negro
Charged With Killing White Man
Creates Riot in Kentucky.
(By Associated Press)

Murray, KY, Jan. 11-Governor
Stanley arrived here today and took
charge Of the situation growing out Of
threats made yesterday by mob
against the lives Of Circuit Judge
Bush and Commonwealth Attorney
Smith. The trouble arose over the
continuance granted to Lube Martin,
a negro, charged with the killing Of
Guthrie Duiguid, white man.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
THAW TRIES TO
KILL HIMSELF
Cut His Wrists and Throat in Private
House at Philadelphia To-Day
Probably Live.
lBy Associated Pressl

VOy ASSOCIdIeU IeoSJ
Philadelphia, Jan. 1l-Harry Thaw
cut his wrists and throat in a private
house on. Walnut Street here today
in an effort to commit suicide, accord
ing to Captain Of Detectives Tate. He
was taken to st. Mary's Hospital.
Tate says he is expected to live.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
.BROTHERHOODS
PLAN FUTURE
r
Meeting of Six Hundred Railway EN-
ploys at Chicago-Result of
Hearing Awaited.
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, Jan. 11-Six hundred rep
resentatives of the four railroad
brotherhoods met here today in what
is said to be the most important since
the one held in Washington prior to
the passage of the Adamson Act. The
meeting is for the purpose of outlin-
ing the policies contingent on the ac-
tion of the United States Supreme
Court Suit now being heard to test the
constitutionality of the Adamson
Law.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-11
DANIELS AGAIN
ON COMMISSION
denomination of New Jersey Man At
Last Confirmed by Senate
Blocked Almost Month.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 11-After a long
and bitter fight the denomination Of
Winthrop Daniels, of New Jersey, as
a member of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, stood confirmed today by
the Senate. The vote for confrma-
tion was AZ to Is. The action came
late last night after Progressive Re-
publicans had blocked the confirmation
for almost month.