Show I TACOMA MAN MADE SECRETARY OF STATE OLYMPIA Wash May 11 Capt I. I M. M How Howell ell of ot Tacoma has been named as secretary of ot state by Governor A. A E E. Hay to succeed Samuel H. H Nichols re re- re signed Governor Hay stated that ho had received the highest recommendations In regard to Mr Howell and that ho believes be be- him eminently fitted for the tho post Mr Nichols tendered his resignation some days das ago with the understanding that It Is to take effect as soon as his successor Is appointed and qualifies Letters Letters Letters Let Let- have havo been sent to Mr Nichols noti him that his resignation had been bean accepted and to Mr Howell notifying him himot of ot his appointment Mr Howell Is la ex expected expected expected ex- ex In OlympIa tomorrow |