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Evening star., 1919-03-23

Perhaps, he reasoned, he had taken
her kind and cordial manner too seri-
ously; he told himself that the fault
was all his own. Well. he wouldn't
marry anybody. He would go along
his way through life doing all the
good in his power to do; he would
give himself to the helping Of his fell
low man; he
The door burst inward with savage
bang against its stop. Jackson Byerly
rushed In. His fingers were clutchinG
spasmodically and his gray face was
quivering.
elizabeth Is either seriously in
jured or dead!" he shouted.
mo" cried Thayer. going to his feet.
He was pale to the lips and he caught
at his throat. -.
Il saw it-She fell down the stars
said Byerly.
Or. John Thayer caught up his medi-
cine case and satchel OF instru-
ments and bandageS and ran hurrledly
from his office. When he had reached
the street he swung himself to the
back of his waiting horse and gal.
loped wildly toward the Batesford
home. The Batesfords lived quarter
Of a mile away: their big white house
was almost hidden in a. grove of oaks.
The gate he left open behind him.
He rushed up the graveled walk and
to the stately house, and he passed
through the wide front doorway with
out the formality Of rapping. Old
Capt. Batesford, an erect and SOL
dierly man whose white hair, mus
taches and imperial seemed much
too old for his face, met Thayer In
the hallway.
"Hadley is here. doctor" the father
OF Elizabeth smiled nervously. "He
happened to be here when 1t oc-
CURED. She has just returned to
consciousness. am very much
obliged to you. however. just the
same"
Under his breath Thayer murmured
the most earnest. most fervent prayer
Of his life. and in two words.
$50 kind of you to hasten" Capt.
Batesford went on. with his everlast-
carried the news Of the accident to
you% ~ .,u.
"Ah, Byerly! He was coming hcross
the veranda when 1t happened" said
HE appeared to be much worried"
mutteret Thayer. "If Dr. Hadley has
no need Of my assistance I'll find
Byerly and tell him that Miss Bates
ford is better"
THANK YOU" said Elizabeth's
father.
So Thayer went to the gate. mount
ed his horse and rode back toward
the heart Of Eastover. On the way
he met Jackson Byerly.
"She's better" he smiled But l
wouldn't call today II I were you
Byerly didn't even thank him. By
erly said not one word.
Dr. Thayer made his visits that day
as q man under the influence OF some
strange. hypnotic drug. 1t was only
with a great effort that he attended
to his duties properly. and he was
glad that none of his patients were
seriously i'll. He tried hard to blame
himself. He told himself over and
over that It was his vanity and not
his heart that had been wounded But
as the long hours dragged by he came
10 know that he had no vanity; he
Evening star., 1919-03-23

Go to 1t, Thayer." he said.
The doctor. went to 1t. When he
showed the king of spades.
Tough luck for you. Byerly," he
smiled. 1t suddenly seemed very
ridiculous to him. His anger cooled
and he took his enemy by the shoul-
ders. Nov let's forget all about It,"
to work ! won't want you to shoot
yourself
His magnanimity was lost upon the
other Byerly turned. with no in
tention whatever of going to the
street and there killing himself. and
ran into old DR.. Iadley. who had
climbed the stairs SO rapidly that he
was out of breath.
What luck" cried the newcomer.
Both here! Gentlemen. have a mes
sage for each Of YOU"
sealed letter. and the two men i'm
mediately recognized the stationery
as that of Miss Elizabeth Batesford,
the woman they loved. They tore
away the envelopes hastily.
The message that had come to
young DIR. Thayer said that its writer
was very sorry that she could not ac-
cept his proposal Of marriage--just
that and no more. Thayer bent his
head and folded his arms III the man
IL.
erly's dark face beamed as he read
the Words Of the message that had
come to him. He kissed the scented
sheet passionately, with no thought
of the fact that DR.. Hadley was
watching him closely. and with much
tenderness. folded 1t and placed 1t in
his inside coat pocket.
congratulate me. gentlemen!" he
exclaimed. II am going to marry
Capt. Batesford's daughter"
Old DR.. Hadley's eyes widened. He
had always liked Thayer, and he had
never liked Byerly. Nevertheless he
did congratulate Byerly, and SO did
his brother physician.
"You have my best Wishes" quietly
and evenly said John Thayer. And
she has them. too. that angel Of
heaven who has decided that she will
The attorney thanked the other two
men and strode proudly out Of the
room. When he had gone old DIR.
Hadley frowned at Thayer.
There's something deucedly funny
about this" declared Hadley.
The younger physician smiled wanly.
"Not funny to me, I assure you'll" he
said with a sadness in his voice.
DR.. Hadley walked slowly out and
closed the door softly behind him.
Thayer dropped heavily iSto a chair
and bent his head to his hands The
mockingbirds and thrushes still sang
out of the overfowing fullness of
their hearts; the little brown swamp
sparrows called sweetly across the
nearby reed lined creek-but Thayer
heard none OF it. 1t seemed to him
that his senses were numb: that he
was an inert bit Of clay, throbbing.
but lifeless. He had not realized how
much he loved Elizabeth Batesford
until In his minds eye he had seen
her withdraw beyond the Threshold
Of that which must forever be as an
other world to him.
But he did not blame her In the
least. Except in his proposal Of the
day before there had been no vows.
Evening star., 1919-03-23

came to know that there was vas,
emptiness in his life.
Early the following morning DR.
Hadiey entered the younger physi-
long and he twisted thoughtfully al
his gray mustache as he spoke.
Please call Byerly in here" he re-
quested.
DR.. John Thayer rose. wondering
What's the matter?"
don't want to tell 1t twice where once
Will serve," said the old practitioner
The man addressed stepped to the
hallway and to the attorneys door,
He raped sharply. and when Byerly
answered the summons he motioned
standing. stin twisting at his gray
mustaches. when the two men entered
the room. Thayer put a hand on
Hadley's shoulder and asked to be
told the unwelcome tidlngs.
The old doctor looked around. nod
back to Thayer.
seemed with much regret-"this must
be secret for a little while-because
pity is not good for patients who
are In bad way. For thirty years
! have been doctoring- people and I
think l know what 1 am talking
fords injury is far worse than /
thought. She has injured her spine,
gentlemen. 1t Is the greatest mis-
fortune l have. ever known. 1 pre-
dict that Elizabeth Batesford, that
magnificent girl, will never walk
another step in this world. gentle
men. She is paralyzed from her waist
down"
He turned. drew his broad trimmed
black hat low on his forehead and
left the room and the building For
moment after he had gone he
two younger men stood there eying
each other peculiarly: then Jackson
Byerly. his countenance downcast,
went back to his Office Thayer, re-
covering himself. felt pity surging
In his heart for the man who had
been so ardent and SO bitter a rival,
and he followed Byerly.
He found the attorney seated at
his desk. with his head down.
Don't take It so hard. old man."
he said. in low and kindly tone,
his hand resting on the others shoul-
der. ''rhese blows seem part of
our heritage in this iife. Remember.
It 10 the spirit Of the woman you
love. And her spirit will be all the
more beautiful for her physical i'm
perfection. You'n be kind to her.
Byerly. won't you?"
The older man looked up weakly.
All the Strenktn he hau ioCIheTiJ
shown was now nowhere in evidence.
perhaps Hadley doesn't know,
Thayer," he muttered. perhaps Had
ley Is mistaken"
Thayer shook his head quickly. "Dr.
Hadley is one OF the best physicians
in the state" he replied. II am sorry
l, cannot offer you the crumb Of COM
fort you wish"
Byerly said no more. He believed
Thayer implicitly. Thayer quietly
left the room.
That evening the old doctor called
upon Thayer and requested that he
take charge Of Miss Batesford's case.
with Few words they walked In tho
vclvcty early summer darkness to
New Britain herald., 1919-10-28
BERKOWITZ CLAIMS
 S15,000 DAMAGES
Files Suit Against Samuel Bcrkowitz and N. \. Mag Through At
 tOrncy William HungcrfOru.

Abraham Berkowitz has brought suit against Samuel Berkowitz and N. l.. Mag for $15,0OO damages. Berko- witz alleges that he had negotiated the selling of the Beaton block on Main street and that Samuel Berko : Witz and Mag, unknown to him, took an option for the purchase and ho has the writ of the copy of the agreement.
 Action in the case is being brought by Attorney William c, Hungerford. Abraham Berkouitz states that on May 30 he negotiated for the pur- chase of the Beaton block and one of the conditions was that the sum of $1S,OOO in cash was to be raised. The plaintiff states that he could not raise the amount and he spoke with Samuel Berkowitz and Mag. with whom he was dealing, and they agreed orally to join in with him on the purchase, each taking One-third interest. On August 15, the defen- dants unknown to the plaintiff, secured an option in their own names. On August 23 the plaintiff rendered $1,6666S and offered to as sume One-third of the expenses. The plaintiff reports that at all times he has been willing to purchase the property.
 The agreement in the case was given by Minnie Sloan and it shows that in consideration of 5000 paid by Thomas W. O'Connor, she agreed to sell the property in question to Samuel Berkowitz and N. A. Mag, one week after the death of her father. Charles H. Beaton and she agreed to take a mortgage of s2O,OOo. The price to be paid for the property according to the plaintiff was s90,O00.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-28
MARRIED 32 YEARS.

MT and Mrs. M. J. Lynch observed the thirty-second anniversary of their wedding Sunday evening at their home on East street. Out of town guests Were present from Springfield, Wal lingford, New Haven and Hartford. During the evening MT. and Mrs.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-28

token of the affection in which they are held by their many friends Mr.
 and Mrs Lynch were married thirty two years ago by Rev. Father Mallin at Holy Trinity church, Wallingford. Born of their union is one son, M. V. Lynch, the we'll known baseball player.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-28

NERVOUS, TURNS ON GAS, DEAD
 Torrington, Oct 2S.-Mrs. John H. Mccarthy, 62, committed suicide yes- terday by asphyXiation. She shut her. self in bathroom and turned on the gas. She had been suffering from nerNOuS trouble about 2 Near
New Britain herald., 1919-10-28
Ladies' FIanne|ette Garments

PAJANfAS-EXtra fine quality fan nel, nicely made and finished, neat stripes in silk loop and silk stitched effects. Two piece and Billy Burke styles, all sizes $2.25 to $2.5O set.
 LADIES' El4ANNELETTE GOWNS Fine heavy flannel, nice line of stripes in dainty light colors, with col lars, also round and neck effects, made large, full and long, a good gar ment for $1.50 with range up to $500 set Extra sizes with and without collar, sizes IS, 19, 20. $500 each
 CHILDREN'S FIANN ELETTE GONNS-4 to 14 year, nice assort- ment patterns, fine quality flannel.
 BIG OUTING PLANNED SPECIAI -27-inch high grade outing in stripes and checks, light and dark also pure white, great value at the price, 25c yard.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16

Ford takes full responsibility, the
term "ballyhOO- WAS used Mr..
Ford. being questioned. haznrded
the guess that il meant "black-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
ARGUMENT POSTPONED IN
ALLEGED KIDNAPPING CAST

Douglas, Ariz., July 10 - After
spending ali of Tuesday hearing testi-
mony in the case Of H. E. Wooten. Of
Bisbee. on the charge of KIDNAPPING.
in connection with the deportation Of
more than 100 alleged I. W. ". and
their alleged sympathizers from Bis
bee. July Il. 1917. argument was post
poned by agreement between Robert
y. French. county attorney. and ". G..
Gilmore. for defendants, until taking
OF testimony in all cases had been
completed When all testimony has
been offered, Judge W. c. Jack, pre-
siding. said he would grant one week
for argument.
Fred W. Brown. who was the chief
witness against Harry Walters, the
first defendant again occupied the
center OF the stage Tuesday. But one
statement Of Browns created more
than ordinary interest, that was
when F. Z. Curley, of Tucson. de-
PENDANTS counsel. obtained the ad-
mission from him that he had come
back to Arizona by request Of Mr.
French after being II months in Min
nesota- The county attorney sent
him $50 10 pay his railroad fare and
he was now commissioned as a deputy
sheriff. but paid through the attor-
ney's office. He had come back 10
Arizona for the particular purpose Of
looking Up evidence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
Bic OFFERINGS
LOWER COTTON
Decline in Foreign Elk
change and Spread of
Strike Responsible.

New Orleans, La. July 16.-The de-
cline in foreign exchange and the
spread OF the marine strike were re-
sponsible for large offerings in the
cotton market today. In the first half
hour Of business prices lost IS to 70
points under the selling.
Opening bids: January. sS5s5; March.
sS3-75; July. s3470. october. S2A30. De-
cember. s34.O5.
At a level so to 70 points down the
market met heavy buying. resulting from
the less satisfactory tone than was ex-
pected Of the weekly crop accounts from
the government. Toward noon the trad
ing months We're unchanged to II points
down. compared with the final prices OF
yesterday
Reports Of continued weakness in the
foreign exchange market put prices TO
lower levels At l o'clock the trading
months were at net declines Of IS 10 IS
points
spot cotton was quiet and unchanged
Sales on the spot 553. 20 arrive 200; low
mlddling. $500; middling. s3A25; good
middling. $685.; receipts. 4f95; stock,
356 I24.
Cotton Futures. Close.
New York. July 16--Cotton futures
closed easy: October. Ss4.3ls December.
SSL33; January. s3Ll9; March. $3.50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
COPPER TRADE
EXPECTS BOOM
Prospect of Big Demand
From Germany Enliv-
ems the Market.

The large Porphyry coppers were
again active leaders in Wednesday
New York market. according to J. S.
Curtiss & Co. Sheldon hotel. The
proposed lifting of the ban on trade
dealings with Germany. allowing the
expectation from the United States of
copper. influenced all of the leading
producers. Most of the buyers in cop
per stocks at this time are assuming
that Germany is stripped OF copper
and will be a prompt consumer Of the
red metal when trade restrictions are
eliminated.
Ray Consolidated and Miami Copper
were active at new high records, Ray
advancing TO 2IA. Miami sold above
81 and Kennecott was also strong at
s3. Utah Copper advanced 70 963L.
In Boston Calumet & Arizona sold
at so. while among other active metal
issued ShaJtuck Arizona sold. at a new
high record on the present move OF
IsAt-
On the curb United Verde Exten-
sion held firm. being quoted As bid,
49iA asked New Corneia was IN
changed. as was also Ray Hercules
Arizona Binghamton was quoted Is
to 1 and Superior and Boston was ? Y
to 3, with sales at "a.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
MARKET
FALLS SHARPLY.
Favorable Weather and
Bearish Crop Reports
Develop Declines.

Chicago. III. July 16.-Favorable wealth.
er and bearish crep reports led 10 sharT
declines today in the corn market open
ing quotations. which varied from IN
changed figures 10 p higher, with Sep
temper sLs5ss TO sI.ss and December
Sl65 20 Sissy. were followed by a
slight additional gain. and then by a set
back all around 10 well below yesterday S
finish
Steep Upturn Develops.
Reports that the marine strike had
forced an embargo on grain shipments 10
Baltimore induced considerable selling
later. and SO too did q new low record
price for sterling exchange. Neverthe-
less. general liquidation failed to de-
velop. and covering by shorts brought
about steep upturn- The close was
nervous Z to 3ssc net higher. with Sep
TENDER 1885,. to sLes1z and December
s1.65% 10 S1.665s.
Oats Sway With Corn
Oats swayed with corn After open
ing Is 10 &c advance. including Septem-
Der at - 10 7sSc. the market scored
moderate general gains. and then under
went a sag
Provisions were dull and weak. De-
ms67d was lacking.
Inward the last. the market rallied 20
solN extent with grain
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
COUNCIL CONSIDERS BUYING
MOTOR FOR DISPOSAL PLANT

Plans for the installation Of a new
3 horsepower motor at the disposal
plant were considered by the CITY
council Wednesday morning. The pur-
chase OF a new 70 horsepower motor
10 replace the so horsepower motor
was suggested by Mr.. Semple to rem
edy any possible flooding of the plant
in case Of breakdown.
The installation OF a gasoline engine
TO furnish power TO the pumps in case
the electrical apparatus is put out OF
commission was also considered.
Continuity Of service is guaranteed
with the addition Of this equipment.
and the best method of preventing
flooding is furnished as a result" said
Afr. Semple.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
Legal Notices.
cITATIoN 81 PTRI1cATToS1

CITATION BY PUBLICATION
The state Of Texas. To the Sheriff or any
Constable Of Fl Paso. Greeting:
You are hereby commanded 10 summon
oman Doyle Lutz by making publication
OF this Citation once IN each week for four
successive weeks previous to the return
day hereof in some newspaper published
IN your county. TO appear at the next reg
ular term OF the sixty-fifth District Court
court house thereof. in the City OF FL
Paso. Texas. on the first Monday IN Sep
TENDER. 1913. the same being the first
day OF September, 1919. then and there to
answer a petition filed in said court on
the 18th day OF July. 1919. in a suit num-
oered on the docket OF said court No 1910
wherein William Z. Lutz IS plaintiff. and
Dinah Doyle Lutz Is defendant. said Pc
tition alleging that plaintiff is and was
FOR six months next preceding the filing
or said petition a resident Of FL Paso
and was at the time OF filing and ex-
hioiting his said petition an actual bona
fide inhabitant OF Texas for a period OF
y months. which Il months Immediately
preceded the filing OF said petition; that
Plaintiff and defendant were married in
winnipeg. Canada. June IS. 1914. ana
never lived nor cohabited together: that
on September 20. 1914. and on December
IS. 1914 defendant voluntarily left plain
uffs bed and board with intention or
abandonment. and 50 continued voluntar-
ily 20 leave plaintiffs bed and board from
said dates until the filing OF said peti-
ton for the space OF more than three
years Plaintiff asks for Judgment OF d.
vorce against defendant. and all other
relief in law and in equity that he may
be justly entitled to-
Herein Fail Not. but have you before
said court. at its aforesaid next regular
term. this writ. with your return thereon
showing how you have executed the same
witness. c " Mckinney. clerk OF the
district court OF FL Paso county.
Issued and given under my hand and
seal Of said court. at office in the City OF
Ell Paso. Texas. this, the 18th day OF
July. 1913.
C u. M'KINNEY.
Clerk, District Court. Fl Paso County.
By z. Monies. Deputy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
PREDICTS REPEAL OF LUXURY
TAX ON WEARING APPAREL

The luxury tax on wearing apparel
will soon be removed, according to a
letter from John 4. Happier, special
agent OF the FL Paso chamber of com
merce in Washington to chamber Of
commerce officials here. Mr.. Happier
announced that he had recently ap-
peared before the ways and means
committee in regard to the repeal Of
the luxury tax on ice cream and soft
drinks
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
PLEADS He CAN SUPPORT
GIRL If HE IS GIVEN BOND

Jesus Hernandez was released on .
habeas corpus proceeding by judge
". D Howe. Of the 3fth district court
Tuesday afternoon. after he had been
held on $1,000 bond on a statutory
charge. Complaint was filed against
Hernandez by a girl whom ne at once
married The man pleaded that he
could better support the woman pend
ing his trial than TO remain in jail
and leave her dependent.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
MAN SAYS HIS DOG TAG
FOUND ON ANOTHER DOG

Alleged to have taken a dog license
tag off a dog belonging TO sam Brown
and 70 have put IL on his own canine
collar, Nicinto Guro is being held at
the city police station on a charge
OF theft. Brown is said TO have the
receipt fer the tag in question. num-
Der 574, which was found on the dog
owned by Muro. The latter. who lives
at el9 Hildslgo alley. was arrested
late Tuesday by policeman y. Y. Nixon
on a complaint by Brown, who lives
al Fourth and South Oregon streets.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
Livestock Market


Chicago. IL. July Hogs-Reeeipts
20. 000: dull Heavyweight. $3.50 a zz-se:
rnediumweight. S2L50G 22-50: lightweight
S31.25 q 2e-5O. lighr-light. $50 50 a 2-15;
heavy packing sows. smooth. S2o.75 q 21-5o:
packing sows, rough. $1,000 2o.s5; pigs,
cattie-Rsceipts. 10000; unsettled. Beef
steers. medium and heavyweight, choice
and prime. S1s.75G 1880; medium ana
good. sl5-75 2 1915 common. S11-S5 g
1875: lightweight. good and choice. $3.50
@ 1900; common and medium, $500 Q
li-S0. butcher cattle. heifers. $500 4l4-7a;
cows. s1.T5 1900. Gamers and cutters.
$500 Q l-gs- veal calves. light and handy
weight, Sis-25 2 1915; feeder steers, $3.50
1870; stocker steers, SS-25 1L75-
Sheep-Receipts. 1000: strong. Lambs
81 pounds down. si5-T5 q 1890: culls and
common. slo-25G 1875: yearling wethers
Slo-50G 1925: ewes medium. good and
choice. Sl-25 SIS; culls and common.
sizes G l5-25; yearling wethers. $3.50 e
l4z5; ewes medium. good and choice,
sl-25 @ SO; culls and common. ss-ooD
Kansas City Livestock. Close.
Kansas city. No. July 1e--Hogs--Re-
e &c pts 600; lover Heavies. sS2-oe G
$50; lights. S2l-es g 22,25; sows. S2o-75g
1867 pigs. 1880 Q 21.oo-
Cattle-Receipts. 5000. higher; calves
lower. steers. 5000 Q 1850; heifsrs. 500
alA0O. cows. 1855 GI2S5: calves. $3.50
o 1850; stockers. s7-s5 GEO
Sheep-Receipts 5000; weak. Lambs.
s9-45 l4-25s ewes. S3.o0 2 ls-00-
Denver Livestock Close.
Denver. Colo. July i5.-Cattie-Re-
ceipts. 500; steady 10 25c lower. Beef
steers, si290G1A25. cows and heifsrs.
$500 q 10. so; stockers and feeders $500
q 1000: calves. S12O061A50.
Hog-Receipts. zoo; steady. Top. s2zI0:
bulk. S2Ls0921s0-
Sheep-Receip-s 500: steady Lambs
s1s-7S q17-oo; ewes. $500 9s-5o.
Fort Worth Livestock. Close.
Fort Worth. Tex, July 16.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts. Il. coo: steady Beeyes ss-50G
1900; stockers, S7-o019.5O. cows S6-04cr
80; heifers, 500 Q12-so: bulls, 5000
100: calves, $500.
Hogs-Recsipts. 500; unchanged. Heavy
Sass . ESQ medium. 1890 zg-z5i
light, S2l-75 22-25; mixed. S21-0O q 2I-75s
common. S2o.o0 q 2100. pigs. $1,000 419-5e-
Sheep-Receipts. zoe; unchanged Lambs.
$500 Q 1900; yearlinEs. S1000G1I-00.
Eethers, 5000 $50: ewes s7-00ds So
rnfIra nnf Gu -~7nH- u =n=-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
GOVERNMENT WILL SELL

Mayor Charles Davis received a cir
cular Wednesday morning from the
Zone Supply office here stating that
the government had for sale at the
depot lot Of bacon and meat IN
cluded in the shipment are $4,000
pounds Of bacon. $3.50 six pound
cans Of cOrned beef and 1900 two
pound &ns of corned beef hash. Can't
a L Eager zone surplus property Of
ficer, is in charge Of the sale of these
commodities
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-16
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES UNION
ELECTS NEW VICE PRESIDENT

a complete report of the result of
the Fourth Of July ball given by the
federal employees union shows a net
profit Of S276.25. James H. Meyers
was general chairman of the COM
mittee who had charge OF the ball
R L Blades has resigned the vice
presidency Of the union and ". J.
Murray, an employe OF the quarter
master corps, was elected TO the Va
cancy at the Tuesday night meeting
Q r Norris. also an employe Of the
Quartermaster office, was elected sec
retary TO fill the vacancy made By
the resignation Of Nora Dawson