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Evening star., 1917-10-21

| John A. Logan's home. Calumet Place
/ Mrs. Logan not being strong enough
to undertake the laborious duties de-
volving upon the chairman. Mrs. Kin
Kinnie proved herself equal to the task
she obligingly undertook.
No less praise should be given her ef-
ficient committee, consisting of Mes
danes Welch. Wall. Winthrop, Daniels
Mohun. Richards, H. B. Brown. VAIN
Burchel. Johnson. Rixey. Winston
Cunningham, Goddard. Throop. Lock
wood. owen, Hume. Fuller. Robb. sta
pies. Talbert, Williams. Wolf, s. K. Gun
ningham, Alvord. Heaton. Fuller. Davis
Rodenberg. Roberts. King. Rector. Nor
gan. Snyder, Brengle. Grandin. Let's,
Reed. Flood, Harper, Carr. Cummins,
Talmage, Ben Johnson, Tanner, Hanger,
Stewart Dorm. Gateley. Mann. A. p.
Gardner. Kent. Kimberly. I. b. Hutch
inson and ]. l. Jarboe.
Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker was untiring
in the ardous duties as secretary and
hostess at Calumet Place. as was also
Mrs. ]. S. Wall. treasurer.
Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Zeh have sent
out Invitations for the marriage OF
their daughter Hortense Jeanette to
Mr.. William Edward Yost. which will
take place at the home of the bride on
Tuesday evening, October 80. at $40
O'Clock, to be followed by a reception.
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund G
King, 1907 c street southwest. yester-
day at 2 o'clock. when Miss Stella F
Speaks became the bride of Mr.. Edward
Shreve. The Rev. ]. j. Ringer off1ciated
After the ceremony a wedding dinner
was served. Later the bride and bride
groom left for weeks visit to At,
Iantic City. Mr.. and Mrs. Shreve Will
make Washington their permanenl
home
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an extended trip to New York, Balti-
more and Virginia, and is now at the
Raleigh. After a short stay Mrs. Fray
ser will leave for the west.
st. Paurs NJ E. Church South. with
its decoration of autumn leaves and
white chrysanthemums. was the scene
of a very pretty wedding on Saturday
afternoon, October S. when Miss Edna
Virginia Ashford became the bride of
Mr.. Russell Ormond Kluge. the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. Mr..
Brown.
The bride. who entered the church
with her father. Mr.. Jefferson D. Ash
ford, to the strains of Lohengrin, was
becomingly gowned In a suit of taupe
corsage bouquet was of brides roses
and lilies-of-the-valley
Miss Josephine Ware of Richmond,
Va, the brides only attendant. was
very attractive in a gown of gray
georgette crepe. She carried a shower
bouquet OF yellow chrysanthemums.
Lieut. Linden K. Ashford, a brother
OF the bride. acted as best man, while
Lieut.. William c. Ashford. a younger
brother. together with Mr. Chalmers c.
Groff, were the ushers.
Immediately after the ceremony. Mr.
and Mrs. Kluge left for their wedding
trip Upon their return they will re-
side in this city.
Miss Marie Mcdonald of East Capitol
street gave surprise dance to her sis
ter. Miss Katharine Mcdonald, on We'd
nesday evening at Studio Hall. The
guests who gathered about the open
fireplace to partake Of a midnight sup-
per were Misses Mary Neuland, Mary
Reuter-. Margaret Neuland. Mary
O'Brien. Elise Zuberano, Helen Harvey
Ellen Zuberano. Helen Cady. Elizabeth
McReynolds. Henrietta Berens, Helen
Latirei. Daily. Alice Cannon, Frances
Mcknight, Loretta Gormiller, and
Messrs Howard Kimball. Hank O'pay
Dennis McCairn. Paul Sullivan, Robert
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organist was Miss Katherine MtKenna
The bride wore blue chiffon velvet
and picture hat. with paradise
plumes. and carried sh yrver bouquet
of bride roses and valley lilies. She
was attended by Mrs. ]. Rozier Biggs
who wore taupe broadcloth. with hat
to match. with peach plumes and a
corsage of orchids.
The bridegroom was attended by his
brother Mr.. Daniel J. Cleary.
Tho ushers were Messrs. Owen
Cleary, brother of the bridegroom
Henry F. Dolan and Charles p. l.
Moran and DR.. ]. Roxier BigGs.
The brides travelling costume was a
blue serge coat suit, with seal fur-
and seal hat Mr.. and Mrs. cleary left
after q wedding breakfast for the
bridal party at the Whally home for
New York and Atlantic City, MI. and
Mrs. Cleary will be at home at As Ran
dolph place northwest after Decem-
ber I.
Mrs. Anne r. Finch -Frayser. who
spent several months here during the
spring and summer, has returned from
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Roe-Walker Wedding.

A beautiful wedding took place yes
terday afternoon at o'clock at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Fenton
Roe of Ontario place. when their
daughter Roxa became the bride of Mr..
Karl F. Walker. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles j. Walker of Calvert street.
The ceremony, which was witnessed by
only the immediate members of the
two families, was performed by the
Rev. Andrew Roe OF Marcellus, n. Y,
grandfather of the bride.
The house decorations were palms
ferns and red oak leaves. with clusters
OF white chrysanthemums in the par
lors aid yellow chrysanthemums in the
dining room.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father. was charming in a
smart suit of embroidered brown
broadcloth. with beaver trimmings. and
picture hat of panne velvet. con-
trasted with cloth OF gold and brown
ostrich band. Her corsage bouquet was
mauve orchids and lilies of the valley
was becomingly gowned In brown taf-
feta and georgette crepe. trimmed with
gold lace, and wore large two-toned
velvet hat to match. She carried yell
low roses. Mr.. Charles Peter acted as
best man.
An informal reception followed. after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Walker left for a
short wedding trip. Upon their return
they will be at home at 1898 Buchanan
street.
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lowing the ceremony. The bride is a
niece of Judge Ralph Amber. law
partner of Senator Pomerene. The
bridegroom is an alumnus of ,Lehigh
University, graduating as a civil engi-
neer In the class of 1910. He is di-
rect descendant of Gov Robert Ro-ie
on his fathers side and through his
mother descended from Thomas Clag-
EFT Of Weston.
Miss Mabel Staples of Richmond. Va,
is visiting relatives at the Nottingham
apartments
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Mrs. Black Presides.

Mrs BLACK. wife of Gen. William NJ
Black, chief of engineers, presided at
che mass meeting which was held yes
teriay afternoon by the woman's COM
nri:tee fo- engineers at Mrs. Dimock's
reFidence in 18th street, which was
loaned for the occasion. The wool
which was purchased from the pro-
,seTs ui the drill at the Washington
.sL.acEs october 13 was distributed
AMONG those willing to knit. The OBJ
seCt oi the committee is to furnish the
engineer soldiers In France and those
to follow who are in training at the
camps throughout the United States
kLttted necessities and some of the
comforts
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Dance for camoufage Corps.

The entertainment committee of the
Catholic war relief, of which Mrs.
william ]. MCGEE Is chairman. gave
another o. its highly appreciated
dances Thursday evening in the ball
room at tho Powhatan. which was
loaned for the occasion by the man
agement OF the hotel The special
guests of the evening were the Ca
DouAags Corps OF Engineers stationed
At the American University camp. The
dancing began at o'clock and con-
tirued until midnight with an inter
mission for refreshments. The Engi-
neer Band played for the dancers.
which nun bered about 16o. including
"A nuIuter OF young girls, accompanied
Ay their mothers. who acted as chap
erouA Among those assisting Mrs.
McCsee ia the success OF the evening, IN
addition TO her two young daughters,
we're Mtne. Calderon, Miss Elena Cal
cerau. the wife and daughter of the
Bolivian minister: Col. Charles Carroll
waicutt. /. S A: Mrs. Walcutt, Mrs
James \ Drain. Miss Katherine Drain.
C.i q i. AEern, Miss Ahern. Mrs. Has
0rouci. Miss Hasbrouck, Mrs. Michael
u D'Ieary and Miss Eleanor O'Leary-
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Continued from FRS, paxs.)

had before 1T reports showing that the
daughters had subscribed enthusiastic
ally also to the first liberty loan. Re-
ports since June from but half the states
show that the members OF the society
subscribed for the frst liberty loan
s2seT,57s
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D. A. r. Knits.

The National Society, Daughters of
the American Revolution. has pledged
itself TO provide knitted garments
for e,ghty-eight ships during the war.
Some of the state organizations have
undertaken TO provide for boats named
for revolutionary heroes.
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McCreaeh. Ray Mcdonald, Frederick
Neuland, Herbert Harvey. Halle Nc
Grath. Harold Mitchell. William Tier
ney. John Egan. Earl Mcdonald, Jean
Broadus Louis BARLEY and Louis
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Chocolate for Soldiers.

A few days ago the members of the
.sdrienne de Lafayette Chapter, D. A.
p, started a movement to raise funds
for the purchase of sweet chocolate to
be distributed among our soldiers and
sailors already in France or In train
ing for future duty there. II is a well
recognized fact that sweets. especially
for those living constantly out of
doors, are necessity.
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The Ladies' Aid Society of Gar
field Memorial Hospital gave Its an
nual entertainment for the benefit OF
that worthy charity Thursday after
noon. a card party of 100 tables at Mrs
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Of q committee of women under whose
auspices number of luncheons were
given yesterday in connection with the
1rst race meet Of the Rose Tree Hunt,
near Philadelphia, for the benefit of the
Red Cross. The luncheons were given
In the quaint little Rose Tree club
house and at nearby homes Mr.. and
Mrs. Barklie were among the box hold
ers for the races
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Mrs.. Frederick Marsh will leave the
SAtter part of next week to join Col
Marsh, L. S. A. who is detailed for
duty In San Francisco.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Mrs. William Mein. after spending
fhe greater portion of the summer at
San Francisco. returned last week to
Washington. Mr. Mein having preceded
her by several weeks.
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ada has returned to Washington for
the winter and Is residing at the
Cutler.
Miss Marie Louise Fontaine, United
States delegate for the Secretariat
Francais des Villages Liberes. has ar
rived at Washington, where she hopes
to form a branch of the organization.
as she has already done at New York.
Practically everything is needed Tor
the re-establishment OF the villages
and towns wrested from the enemy
Miss Fontaine is making a plea Tor
used clothing, tools and utensils, with
the hope that every one may be able
to help. The first requisite is a room,
garrett garage or basement in which
to store such articles may be de-
noted, and Miss Fontaine, who is stop
ping at 1901 Massachusetts, avenue.
hopes that something of the kind may
be placed at her disposal.
Evening star., 1917-10-21

Mrs. William F. Hit. after a visit to
Mr.. and Mrs a. K Macomber on their
y1nch in San Joaquin county. Cali
3orEia. returned last week to her home
In this city.
Evening star., 1917-10-21
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Heath Return.

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Heath have return
ed 20 the city after an absence Of nearly
four months. They spent most of the
summer in New England. and returned
TO Washington from a visit to Indiana
and Kentucky.
Mrs. Champ Clark. on her way west
with Tie Speaker. stopped at Pittsburgh.
where she was the guest of honor at a
aTFe luncheon given by Mrs. Harrison
Nesbit. The guests included the wives
o. the members of the liberty loan and
clearing house committees and Of the
officers Of the chamber of commerce..
Mr. and Mrs Walter Wilcox, who are
passing The autumn at New York. have
leased their residence. 1925 New Hamp-
shire avenue, to Mr.. and Mrs. George
A-rishy Of San Francisco. who are estab-
Nshed there for the season.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Graham Glas-
gov, formerly of London. have returned
to town for the winter, and are occupy
ing the residence, 1706 18th street. until
December ls. when they expect to take
possession Of the house of Mr. and Mrs
Jerome n. Bonap parte. 1927 K street. which
they have leased for the season.
Mai Gen. and Mrs. John Loomis Cham
be, lain are at 1924 Jefferson place
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Mrs. z. Verne Richardson, wife of
the American consul in Moncton, Can
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Mr.. ard Mrs. George Cole Scott of
Richmond. Va, are at the Rochambeau.
Mrs. Scott is the daughter Of the late
Nrs Lanier Dunn
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Wrightson-Deraines.

Mai Gen. and Mrs. John Loomis Cham
be-lain are at 1924 Jefferson place
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Mrs. Herbert Pierce. widow of the
former United States diplomatic rep-
-esentat!ve at Petrograd. is visiting
Mrs.. Thomas Wood, widow of Col.
Wood. L. S. NJ. c., at 175S X street
prior to opening her apartment at 1857
x streeI for the winter.
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The engagement of Miss Kitty Belt
OF Warreuton. Va, to Capt. Austin Nc
Dowell, Coast Artillery Corps, United
States Army. has recently been an
nounced. Miss Belt has visited Wash
iugtou frequently as the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Il. King Stone.
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Mrs. Hunter Mcclure and daughter
Ethel have left Washington 10 join
Lieut.. Hunter Mcclure. L. 5. ~. who is
stationed at Fort Leavenwor Kan.
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rir and Mrs. Adolph Deraines OF Brook
En n Y announce the engagement of
tnsi- daughter Anita Biddle and Wilbor
Ti,liaehast Wrightson of Millinocket Me,
son OF Sydney Lloyd Wrightson Of this
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The Handsome
in Suits

Broadcloths, V e1ours,
Serges, Silvertones, Fur
trimmed and T ailored
styles.
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Mrs Florence Jackson Stoddard of
San Francisco, formerly editor OF the
Overland Monthly. California. and other
well known publications. has leased
for term of years the Washington
residence of Mrs. Harry Reade in y
street and New Hampshire avenue.
Mrs. Stofdard is a great-niece of Presi-
dent Jackson.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-05
Another Problem for Neutrals,
Declares Dutch Newspaper

Amsterdam, April 4,-(Via Lon
don.)-The Nieuws Van Dem Dag
regards President Wilson's words in
his address to congress as showing
that the United States will participate
in the world war as vigorously as it
can.
For neutrals," says that newspa-
per, ut makes great difference
whether America joins fully or only
partially in the war. A fresh declara-
tion of neutrals will have to be made
and America must be recognized as
full belligerent. Thus, for example,
armed American merchant ships must
be kent by our government outside
our territorial waters.
"The effect which Americas par
tieipation will have on our shipping
cannot yet be forecast. but will de-
pend on the measures Germany takes
against the new enemy"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-05
Strike in Big Ship
Building Plant at
\ Hamburg, Germany

Copenhagen, April 4.-(Via Lon
don. 1.-The Berlin Tageblatt says
that labor difficulties have broken out
in the big Vulcan ship-buiIding works
at Hamburg. The workmen demand
one-third increase in their wages.
The Vulcan works are where most
of Germany's great ocean liners have
been built HI s3sa4, 4 Z t,- >--.'s~sr -
Labor difficulties and strikes have
been reported from various sections
of Germany in the last few months.
Trouble OF a serious nature in Ham,
burg was reported from various
sources following the Russian revo-
luton. These reports were substan-
tiated by statements of socialist depu-
ties in the Reichstag referring to 'the
deplorable events in Hamburg and
Bremen"
A strike occurred in February in
the Krupp works at Essen, the heart
of Germany's munition and artillery
industry. More recently strikes have
been reported among the munition
workers at Dusseldorf and among the
coal miners at Penzburg. These
strikes were said to cause. by the
food scarcity, which was alse credit
ed with being responsible for serious
riots in Berlin an. other big Ger
man cities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-05
GERMANS |NC|TE
NEGROES OF THEl
SOUTH TO R2
Federal officials< 6rt Teu-
tonic Agents Busy yTrying to
Stir Up a Revolution
Against U. s.
STEPS TO CURB THEM
One Plan Said to Be to Induce
Colored Population to
Migrate to Mexico.
SOME PLOTS FRUSTRATED
SOME PLOTS FRUSTRATED

Birmingham, Ala, April 4,-Reports
that German agents are working in
southern states, particularly i'll the
tobacco and cotton belt, to incitc ne
groes against the United States gov
ernment were confirmed here today
by local federal agents. These Off
cials announced that steps already
have been taken TO curb these activi-
ties.
Officials said plots instigated in
Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas
are believed to be closely allied with
the recent exodus OF southern me-
groes in large numbers to northern
industrial centers. One plan Of the
conspirators, according to the federal
agents, seemingly was to induce the
negroes to migrate to Mexico. Sew
eral plots in the Birmingham district
have been frustrated, it was said.
Incite Negroes to Arms.
Jacksonville, Fla, April AT the
United States marshal's Office here
today it was said watch is being
maintained for German activity to in
cite negroes to arm against the gov
ernment. 1t has been reported to the
marshals Office that for some days
efforts have been made to encourage
the negro population to make trouble.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-05
SEA S0LDIERSARE
BADLY NEEDED NOW
Major Barnett Asks The Bee
to Set Forth Advantages
of This Service. ~.
WANT RED. .BLooDED MEN

In a campaign to secure 1000 new
recruits at once for the United States
Marine Corps, Major General George
Barnett, commanding that branch Of
the service, has wired The Bee ask
ing for help in recruiting and giving
some information about the Soldiers
OF the sea-"
1--WE need 1000 more men imme-
diately," his telegram states. "Will
you help us'
MANY persons in the interior know
nothing whatever OF the duties OF ma
rines. what they do, how they dress
and the opportunities afforded TO en-
listed men. go ..
Always First. ~
MARINE Corps service in time Of
peace is very attractive, In time of
war il is doubly attractive TO red
bloodcd men OF action. Marines are
always first when war is imminent,
and they have shown the way to
fighting men since 1898. ~
1--WE urge the public to show its
patriotism at this time by helping to
fill the ranks of the marines at once"
A separate recruiting Office is main-
tanned by the marines in Omaha. Ser
geant Lee Carpenter is in, charge at
1912 Douglas street. He asserts that
the marine service combines the best
features Of both navy and army. and
says he is ready to prove the asscr-
tion to any young men who apply at
his Office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-05
Y. M. G. A. Offers 500
Men and $3,000,0O0
To Country in War

New York. April .4.-The Young
Mems Christian association has or
ganized its forces and is prepared to
offer the services of 500 trained men
and to spend $3,000000 in welfare
work for the army and navy i'll the
war, according to an announcement
made here tonight by ]. T. Tichenor,
chief OF the Army and Navy depart
ment OF the international committee
of the association
The proposed welfare work will fol-
low closely along the lines Of the
Young Mems Christian association
stations established in the camps
along the Mexican border after the
National Guard mobilization.
These stations, built Of wood and
usually 40xl00 feet in size, provided
social centers, where the men could
find recreation, facilities for corre-
spondence and reading.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-05
Prowler With Fuse
And Gun Arrested
In Tacoma Tunnel

Tacoma, Wash, April 4.-After he
had aroused suspicion at the Oriental
dock late last night and had ex-
changed five shots with the night
watchman, man giving his name as
Frank Webber, age IS, and his occupa-
ton as switchman, was arrested by
patrolman in the old Tacoma tun-
mel. More than two feet of fuse.
large revolve. and searchlight were
found in Webber's clothing when
searched at police headquarters. The
watchman says the suspect threw
something aw which he thought
was dynamite and the officers later
instituted a search for the missing
article. Webber, who say he is OF
German descent, but born in America,
refused to explain his actions around
the dock.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-05
GIRLS SLAYER SHOT
BY PURSUING POSSE
Louis Kamarad Killed When He
Takes Refuge in Barn :.
in Flight.
MAKES RACE IN AUTOS

Ord, Neb, April 4.-(Special Tele-
gram. .)--Louis Kamarad, slayer of
little Alice Parkos, who escaped from
Valley county jail Monday night, was
killed by posse on Pat Braden's
farm near Arcadia this morning. The
body is being brought here. An in
quest will be held as soon as it ar
rives.
Shortly after midnight the posse
OF men accompanying the blood
hounds, which were trailing Louis
kamarad, were compelled to change
their plans when the trail was lost
1t had been fresh until they reached
a road. There were signs of fresh
buggy track going west. 1t was im-
possible to follow the track far on
account of the rain and mud It is
generally believed that Kamarad held
up the-driver of the buggy and COM
PEELED him to bring him to Ord.
Three automobiles were stolen during
the night and were driven in relays
until gasoline gave out or engines
stalled. * ...r..
At about 9 o'clock this morning
posse of fifty men, headed by Sheriff
Bell, came upon car stalled in the
mud. Later indications pointed to
the fact that Kamarad had been the
driver and that he had taken to the
farm barn of Pat Braden. The barn
was searched to no avail, but a mo-
ment later he was discovered high on
the rafters in a dark place in a cow
barn near by. Sheriff Sutton called
to him to drop his shotgun and come
down and he would c protected. He
refused and told hiil to shoot. A
secord invitation was OF necessary
and fifteen or twenty she's were fired
simultaneously.
The body is being brought to Ord
and an inquest will be held this alter
noon.
Judge B. H. Paine had adjourned
district court until Friday pending
the result of the man hunt An effort
will be made to find who il was that
drove the buggy in which Kamarad
escaped from the dogs,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-05
Army Contract
Scandal Shakes UP
Austrian Cabinet

London, April 4.--The Austrian
ministers of justice, war and finance
have resigned after the revelation Of
a grave scandal connected with army
supplies, according to dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph company
from The Hague.
Three ministers assisted DR.. Franz,
formerly director of the Vienna De-
post bank, to escape the consequences
of having illegally sold foodstuffs to
the army at exorbitant prices.
At the trial Of DR.. Franz documents
were produced which convinced the
judge that the ministers had forged
a paper which was used in the ban
ker's behalf. They were summoned
as witnesses and admitted their guilt.
later resigning.