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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07
COLOR IN ANIMALS.
How 10 IL Changed or Affected By Food
and burroundings.

How 10 IL Changed or Affected By Food
and Surroundings.
Observation and experiment. 60 to show
how large an influence food has In deter
mining the color Of animals. Everybody
knows how easily the color Of the yellow
canary may be altered 10 m orange red
by mixing cayenne pepper with It, food,
though 10 II true that the color change
may be produced only In very young birds
whose feathers arc not completely ma
tured. IL " also matter Of expes1uont
that oil varieties Of capAries are not seuaIly
susceptible to tho infuenos Of the pepper,
and II is . very curious fact that II the
pigment that oausss ~ rcd color Of the
pepper be mixed With the food Of the
birds, without the Other constituents, yel-
low colored canaries are not In the slight.
eat degree affected by ID, while brown birds
or the brown feathers Of yellow birds be-
come distinctly lighter In hue.
Here IL another interesting experiment:
The largo tortoiss shsll butterfly normally
feeds upon the leaves Of the elm, while the
small tortoirs shell II addicted to nstsles,
but when some images Of the large tor
toise shell were bred from daterpiilary that
had been found upon nettles they showed
Q wonderful similArity 70 the smaller spe-
cies, though the color Was nearer 70 that
of the larger. Quite IN the same lips IL
tho observation that TIE thorn moth ex-
hibits variations In color according a. tee
larva is fed upon oak, hawthorn, limo o.
lilac Many other experiments have shown
o similar effect Of food In modifying Or
completely changing the color Of animals.
Among the changes Of color that arc
most perplexipg, II one would refer their
cause to utility only, u that Of the gull,
which is blue and white, and IL therefore
generally allowed to be Of protective value.
But for tho first three years of their lives
several common species Of gull have o
brownish speckled plumage, which Is to-
tally unlike that of the older birds, on
which fact Mr.. Beddard remarks, If one
color be advantageous, the other must be
the reverse, and three years Is either con-
siderable period or 1t Is not long enough.
Another perplexing part Of tho subject
Is the color Of deep sea animals. 1t Is an
established fact that marine animals can
and do live at the enormous depth Of moro
than five miles below the surface Of the
water. It Is also certain that the sunlight
does not penetrate to that depth, SO that
the animals that exist there exist In the
midst Of more than midnight darkness.
Yet the fact is thas brilliant coloraticD h
generally found in them. OF what uss can
1t bef How can natunl selection Or sex-
ual selection have anything - do With iti
1t IL true indeed that there may b phos.
phorssoent light emitted by tho animals
themselves, and Of this there are many
evidences, but though the deep sea fsh
may be guided to its prey by series Of
natural "bullseye" lanterns, the color OF
it's prey GOULD have no protective effect,
but exactly the reverse.-Our Animal
EPiends
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07

Thy face n far from this our war, ~
Our call and countercry.
I shnll not find thee quick and kind, z
Nor know thee TIL l die. "a
Enough for me In dreams 20 $50 .W
And touch thy garments hcm. ~
may not follow them.
As thou didst teach all lovers speech
And life all mystery.
30 shalt thou rule by every school
TIL love and longing die,
Who was, or yet the lights wcro sets
A whisper In tho void,
Who shalt be sung through planets young
When this IL clean destroyed.
-Rudyard Kipling.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07

A Georgia lawyer who had case in
which conviction for his client seemed cor
tain closed his argument with Scriptural
quotation. 10 the amazement of all, the
bury returned a verdict of mot guilty
without leaving their seats. After court
had adjourned the lawyer approached the
foreman.
II am curious to know" he said, "just
on what point Of law you based your YER.
dictf"
ut warn't no law point, colonel, !" re-
piled the foreman, "but we couldn't Jest
sit over that Scripture. ."-Baltimore Snn.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07
The Gags.

$50 you were bound and gagged by
bandits while In Italy, were your" asked
the garrulous person. Regular comic
opera bandits. chS"
'No, SIR" said the traveller. "There
was nothing OF the comic opera style about
them. The gags they used were oil new. I"
Chicago News.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07

clergyman who recently called upon a
eoung widow To condolo with her upon
the loss of her husband placed considerable
emphasis upon tho proposition that the
separation was merely temporal and
painted In vivid colors tho happiness Of
friends reunited after death. When he
stopped for brcath, tho sorrowing ono
heeved deep sigh and quietly remarked,
>sain then. ."-Chicago Times. Herald.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07
Conclusive Proof.

ELLEN. has George come home from
school yct?" called Mrs. Snaggs to her
servant.
Eyes, maa'm," came back tho answer.
where Is hef"
"I haven't seen him."
"How do you know, then, that he's
homer"
because tho cats a-hidin under the
dresser. ."-Exchange.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07

The Oldest medical recipe Is said by
French medical journal TO be that of
hair tonic for an Egyptian queen. II ~
dated 400 B. q. and directs that dogs
paws and asses hoofs be boiled with dates
In oil
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07

Tho Anglo-Sax double their popula-
tion In Europe In 90 years; in the colonies
In 20 years. while the Germans take 100,
and the French 40 years to double theirs
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07

Maud-wondor how IL happened chat
Dir. Smarte proposed to Carrier
Edith-I understand she told him thnt
another man was trying TO marry her for
her money. Boston Transcript
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07

Thomas Moore was always In love- Tho
names Of no less than IA different ladies'
TO whom he vowed eternal fidelity arc to
be found In his poema
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07

Rice SHOULD In reality only DO thrown by
married ladies at u wedding, as it signifies
q welcome for the new recruit 10 their
ranks
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07

In the flords on the Norway coast tho
olcarness Of the water II wonderful. Oh.
jects the sise Of half dollar may bs soen
at depth of % or 30 fAtboms.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-07

AZ tho taking of the last census II .67o
gentlemen and l0,sl0 ladies were teaching
the young idea how 10 sboot In the direo-
tiop Of high art -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
THE R1cHMoND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. JUNE 9. 1897:

ment. with a err. II an shot. Many
people had heard the pistol report, anu
rushed TO the scene. In Few ",vu
a great crowd gathered. and IN tne
element and solIcitude for the wou"u.1
man the negro who had laid him so 10"
fed.
The man was taken to Mr.. Snnitne' .
drugstore. corner Twenty-six'h anu
streets. and the ambulance sumrho"eu'
DR.. Baughman responded. and> ai,er '.,i-
porarily dressing the wound. removes uis
sufferer to the City Hospital. cio'e
examination revealed the true posi'io'i Vi
the ball. and that the negro. whiie psi"
fully and even dangerously Woun"eu'
would In all likelihood recover. lie res'
cd very quietly during the evening anu
all through the night.
Mayo was caught about O'CLOCK near
the Orleans-Street Station, III ful'on'
by Cyclone" Samuels in the act OF al
most boarding a train for other ana sdier
parts. When the shooting was done anu
the crowd gathered he coolly walked on
attracting at the time little notice, but IL
was not long before the vigtlant county
authorities were after him. his purpose
was TO take train OF the chesapeake
and Ohio Company for Newport News,
aud there amid the hundreds OF colored
employees among the docks. lose his
Identity, and be safe, but the hand or the
law and Constable Samuels was too quick,
and he went TO the wall.
With an ugly frown as his only re-
sistance, he was taken TO the county jail
and locked In. He will remain there I'M
til Williams becomes well enough to APP
pear in testimony against him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
DEATHS.

BILLUPS.-Ded. at his parents resi-
dence. 500 north Twenty-fifth street, Tue
day, June s. 1897, at 4 o'clock a. 81
CHARLIE SCOTT. infant son OF Char,s
j. and Lettie l.. Biliups; aged months
and days.
Funeral from residence THIS (Neln's'
day. AFTERNOON at o'clock. Frieh'N
and acquaintance are invited TO atteNl'
GARY.-Died, Tuesday morning. az tnd
residence of Mr.. Charles III. Gary, or Car
rington street. Mrs MARY +. GAhf,
widow of Marian Gary. She leaves iou'
daughters and two sons 10 mourn he'
loving care and love.
The funeral viii take place from thd
above residence THIS "WEDNESDAY A.
IL o'clock NJ. Friends and acqualhl-
ances invited to attend.
VAN HORN.-Died. on Monday n'sh.
at the residence OF his parents. 90 "es'
Eighth street. Manchester. JOHN l.
VAN HORN. in the 2Sth year OF his ase'
The funeral will take place THIS ("e4'
nesday) AFTERNOON at 4 o'clock ffoA
Meade Memorial Episcopal church. IN
terment at Shockoe Cemetery, Ricnnon9'
Philadelphia papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
THE WOMAN's COLLEGE ALUMNAE.
Revised Constitution Being Con-
sidercd-AnOthcrM Meeting Friday.

The A.umnae Association of the Wo-
mans College met in the College chapei
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock, and In
spite Of the weather, was well attend
ed. The meeting was one of great IN
terest. but as the business was varied
and important, 1t could not he completed,
and it was found necessary TO hold an
adjourned meeting on Friday next at
the same time and place.
The revised constitution, as proposed
by the Executive Committee, was taken
up by sections and largely disposed or.
In this IL was decided TO hold three
regular meetings each year-in October,
February and May, successively-other
meetings being subject TO call. IL was
found necessary to divide the work OF
the secretaryship Mrs. G. Harvey clarke
being chosen as corresponding secretary,
and Miss Daisy Hutson as recording sec
rotary. Miss Birdie Jones was elected
treasurer of the association. The cher
article of the constitution LETT unset
tied pertained to the question of eligi-
bility to membership, and is 10 be act
ed upon at the next meeting. The con-
stitution will. when nnally adopted, De
published in full.
n
the president of the trustees, to the
association. thanking the ladies for the
flowers sent to him as a souvenir Of the
luncheon.
DR.. Nelson came into the meeting at
this point. and made short, earnest
talk on the future of the association
and of the college.
A plan was also suggested of intro
ducing a literary or educational feature
into the regular meetings Of the assocla-
ton, by having at the close OF the busi-
ness sessions one or two papers on cur
rent. educational. or collegiate topics
read. and an informal discussion of a
half-hour's length following. This plan,
also. was left over for discussion and
decision at the next meeting.
AS this will be the last meeting Of
the association before the fall, 1t Is
wished that every alumna shall be pre-
sent. IL possible. on Friday next at 5 T..
NJ. in the College chapel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
SHIP-CIsUIONs.
Measuring Vessels for Their Outfit
what Ship-CushiOus are Made OF.


When a new vessel is ready TO be fitted
out with her cushions she is measured for
them: not as a church would be. for D
certain number Of cushions OF a specified
size to supply n certain number of pcws.
but every space i'm which a cushion Is 4
be placed separately. ON large yes
there might be number or cushions ~
the same dimensions. but marine aitMf
lecture is such th2t cushions may bc r.
duired on the same vessel In great
variety OF forms. and of varying dimen-
sions even within given lines, narrower
at one end, for instance. than az the
other. And cushions are made 10 ny
around masts, and around the rounded
ends of cabins, and I'm other spaces Wheri
they must be made In the form or an ara
OF a circle: and ship cushions are made
V-shaped and I'm other shapes 10 M INTO
various hooks and joys.
All cushions are made with vertical
front edge and most Of them are made
with a vertical rear edge. But snip cush-
ions are often made with rounded Or
beyelled rear edge 10 III hanhsvmtlg
against the side OF the vessel "hl'.
slope away at sharper angle than seat
backs commonly do.
Practically every boat that Is set afoat
whatever she may be, big or little. % M
dividually measured throughout iot n,l
cushions. The same materials for stuihif
cushions that are used on land are ur"l
on the water-hair. moss. cotton. and I'D
on. And ship cushions are sometimes
stuffed with cork clippings for their
buoyant properties. The materials most
commonly used I'm covering church cusn-
ions are damasks and reps. the dama7h5
more generally. The material most COM
monty used in covering ship cushions is
mohair plush. which is made In various
colors and qualities Leather Is also uh,t
I'm covering ship cushions. especially I'D
smoking-roomS and chart-roOms ana
aboard yachts. and It costs little u any,
more than n fine quality OF mohalr plush.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
The Vote VIII BE Delivered to the
LcgIsIature with Seal UnbrOken.

Though il is patent to all who have paid
any attention to the matter that the
electors of Virginia on last Thursday
week decided that they did not want a
constitutional convention called at this
time the official vote on the question will
not be announced until the General AS
sembly convenes.
The votes cast In the various counties
and cities have all been certified to the
Secretary OF the Commonwealth by the
county clerks, but they are all under
seal and Secretary Lawless will not open
the envelopes, the law requiring him TO
deliver them TO the Speaker OF the House
on the first day of the next session.
who will thereupon. in the presence OF
the members of that body, proceed TO
count them.
Mr.. Lawless was not altogether GER
tain concerning his power in the prem
ises as the law is somewhat vague and
he submitted the matter TO the Attorney
General for his opinion as to whether he
had or hadn't the right to open the en-
velopes. That official decided that though
the law does not so specify. the legislators
contemplated throwing around the con-
stitutional convention vote the same dig
nitv that obtains with the vote for Gov
ernor and Lieutenent-Governor. and as
this vote is delivered to the General As
sambly with seal unbroken. he gave II
as his opinion that such should be the
case with the constitutional convention
vote: hence, the envelopes will not now
be opened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
M. NJ. STRAUSE.
NURSES HOLD a RECEPTION.
Charming Entertainment In """"'
90 otd nomiuiOn school Graduates.

Tho reception of the Old Dominion
Training School for Nurses TOOK place.
o, tho home of the nurses, No. ais north
Twelfth street, last night, and was
most auspicious closing to the grauu-
ating exercises, which were held III Vn0
aftorroor The large and airy house'
which constitutes the abode or scotc
or more of young ladies' VINO WORK III
tho cause of suffering humanity was
tastefully decorated. The mantels were
banked with palms, ferns, anu losVS'
carnations. and other cut-nowefs' VIM
shaded lamps, huge vases OIL rare po'"
meal specimens added TO the beauty VI
the decorations. The cut-howers WEI
generously donated TO the iauleS
charge of the entertainment Dy "eo s',,,
Harvey Hammond. and Toier' Whle
Ar Hooner kindly loaned the palms and
ferns. ,..,, T.,
Music and dancing were INDUCED III
and refreshments were served in abuh-
DANCE The young ladies who graduated
from the training school yesterday were
on hand in light and airy gowns ana re,
ca,ved the CONGRATULATIONS ana good
wishes of their friends.
Among those VINO attended the receP-
ton were DR.. and Mrs. George Sen
Johnston. Mrs. c. Y. Bargamin, MISS
Eva DeTrevllle. Mrs. Percy MONTAGUE
DIR. Clifton Miller. DR.. f. I. Baker MIS-
Il. f. Sutton. Mrs. J. II. Capers' Jr,
Mr.. Thomas Boiling, DR.. Lee, DR.. rage
Massie. Mrs. r. r. Florrance, Misses
Hardy. Washington. Johnston, keiluin'
White. Hudson. Cabins. Austin, b.
Johnston. Miss Fannie Ellyson, watkins
Kreuttner, Smith, Woods, Kerns, Bar
ney Crutchfeld: Messrs. John Ruther-
foord Joseph Johnston, William came
ron, Dr. Robins. Or. West, Dr. Banks,
DIR. Keel. Dr. II. II. Levy, DR.. Ernest
Levy. Mr.. Henry Valentine, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Charles Straus, DR.. NJ. Il. James
DR.. Beasley, DIR. Nichols, Miss QUE
Fleming. Miss Eva Bowe, Miss Lily
Cayce. Miss Cooley, Mr.. and Mrs. Peple'
Miss Denzler, Miss Lloyd, Mr.. Louis
PizZini.
Mrs. Bargamin and Mrs. Sutton dis
pensed ice-cream and cake. Mrs. j. II.
Capers. Jr., presided at the chocolate
not. while Misses Cayce, Fleming Bowe'
and Moses, and Mrs. Gill assisted III
serving the refreshments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
FOUGHT IN PRESENCE OF LADIES.
Messrs. Fogg and Kelley Have an
Exciting Difficulty.

Michael Q. A. Fogg was charged In
the Police Court yesterday morning on
q warrant sworn out by Sanford a.
Kelley with carrying concealed weapons
The complainant, however, did not APP
near. and the case was dismissed.
The charge. IL is understood, grew out
of a FIGHT between the two men winch
took place Monday afternoon at private
residence on north Fifth street In which
hoth men attempted 10 use knives, but
were prevented. When the combatants
had been separated Fogg challenged
Kelley 10 finish the encounter In the
woods, but Kelley declined, on the
ground that his antagonist was armed
with a revolver. This was denied by
Fogg at the time. and was again de-
MED in court yesterday morning.
Bad blood has existed between the TWO
men for some time. 1t was generated
last Christmas. when Fogg began TO
take kindly interest In the affairs OF
Mrs. NJ. l.. Can. young widow, who
was at that time working i'm domestic
capacity at the house OF Mr. James Me-
Doweu on Fifth street, where Fogg
boarded. Kelley had known Mrs. Call
since childhood. and at the death OF her
husband was practically given control OF
her affairs. Mr.. Call had been fairly
successful miller here, working at the
Gallego mills, and although he was
living apart from his wife when he met
with his death in u railroad accident In
Kansas. he left her all his savings, which
amounted TO about 10000.
When Kelley and Fogg met Monday
afternoon in the presence OF Mrs. Call
and began to discuss matters pertaining
TO the conduct of her affairs, angry
words were passed, quickly followed by
blows. There was a rough and tumble
fight for some minutes, and both men
drew knives. but were separated before
any serious harm was done beyond the
breaking up of furniture and bric-a-
brac.
No warrants have been issued and II
f. not expected that anything further
will come OF the matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
ALLEGED FREE-<ILvER FUND.
Senator Jones Knows Nothing About
It-Wishcs lie Did Know.

Jones, Of Arkansas, chairman Of The
Democratic National Committee. was
asked to-day as to the truth OF a report
that fund OF 100000 was being raised
In Colorado and other Western States
for the continuation OF the agitation n
favor of the free coinage Of silver lie
replied " have not received a cent ~
money from Colorado since the election.
and if any such sum as is mentioned Is
being raised in the interest Of silver
don't know OF it. ] should like to be as
sured OF it's TRUTH
Mr.. Jones also referred TO the report
that Senator Teller is in Colorado IN
this interest. declaring that this. also,
was absolutely without foundation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
SITUATION IN MADRID.
Leaders EndenyOring To Check
Demonstrations Against Crown.

MADRID. June S.-The ebullitions OF the
Liberals and dissldent CONSERVATIVES 10
not abate. but the leaders are doing thelr
best to check the agitation in favor %
demonstrations against the Crown be-
cause of the decision I'm behalf Of Senior
Canovas. The Conservatives are confident
that the excitement Will subslde when
the public recognizes how serious would
be the disadvantage Of a sudden change ~
policy. and that the immediate recall N
Captain-General Weyler would paralyzs
operations I'm Cuba until his successor
could have time to develop a new plan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
RESOLUTIONS TO THE BISHOP.
MASONIC HOME SCHOOL.
co,ccmcut Exercises Held
There Yesterday Morning.

There eStcTUus -NO'
The annual commencement eAercises Vi
the Masonic Home Of Virginia Schooi
Department took place in the pupiic nan
at that institution yesterday morning AT
1870 o'clock, the exercises being wit
messed by large and appreclative audi
ence:
Major Alfred II. Courtney, Grand
Master OF Masons in Virginia, presided,
while Past-Grand-Master }. Thompson
Brown officiated in the capacity of mas
ter of ceremonies, introducing each OF
the pupils in turn who contributed 10
the programme.
Mr. Brown then announced that the
prizes for the highest standing In scho-
larshp and department would be award
ed. -Four gold medals were handed TO
Grand Master Courtney, after the names
of the pupils Of the different classes
who were entitled TO honorable mention
had been read by the master OF cere-
monies. Major Courtney. In brief but
happy speech, presented little Miss
Laura ]. McCabe, 10 years old, with a
handsome gold medal, she having car
ried off the highest honors in the school.
Master Lester l.. Tibbetts. 9 years old,
the orphan child Of n Union veteran. re-
ceived the highest honors in the boys
department. and was likewise awarded
a gold medal for scholarship.
A gold medal for the highest standing
in department was conferred upon little
Miss Eva NJ. King, and another TO Mas
ter Howard Waite King, these medals
being presented by the Rev. Mr.. wilkins.
The children who appeared in the pro-
gramme were: James ID. Hit, Allen G..
McCabe, Eva King. Lizzie Baylor. Loro
l.. Groseclose, Laura j. McCabe, Eliza
Ferrell Mamie III. King, Mary T.. Pear
son, l.. Ney Bass. Marion &. Bowling,
Ralph d. Tibbetts, Philip j. Gregory,
and George G. Ferrill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
Resolutions OF Respect.

The Board OF Visitors OF the Medich
College Of Virginia has learned with slh-
cere sorrow OF the death OF Professos
Charles NJ. Shields. distinguished grad--
ate OF this institution. which he always
served with great loyalty and eNtraoi-
binary ability. both as lecturer anu
subsequently AS Professor OF Dise"sss
OF tho Eye. Ear. and Throat. As :
faithful and conscientious teacher, an
BILE and courteous la his bearing. popn-
lar with the students. and greatly aa-
rnired and beloved by his colleagues. NO
feel that his place will be hard TO nlL
Resolved. therefore. That We sA'sna
to his bereaved falally our heartfelt SYM
pathy In their great aftiiction. and Una,
this expression OF our regard De spfe@u
upon the board minutes. and cops
sent 10 his family. and published IN 'n'
daily papers.
-. ]. I.AFFERTY.
"wYNDHAM X. MEREDITH:
COMMITTEE from the Board OF 'iS'
tors"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

At stated communication of St. Johns
Lodge. A. +. and A. NJ, held at the Ma
sonic Temple last evening, the following
officers We're elected for the ensuing
twelvemonth. and they will be installed
on ST. Johns-Day: X. IL. Peters, worship
full master: Charles III. Cosby, senior
warden: II. Carter Osterbind, Junior war
den: William III. Tatum, treasurer; Wor-
shipfui Junius A. Cosby, secretary; Alvin
G. Quarles, senior deacon; Charles Gas
SER junior deacon.
The master then made the following ap-
pointments: Worshpful j. III. Dickerson,
chaplain; Worshpful w. j. LYMAN,
tiler: William Krause. purveyor.
a. s. Owens, w. ID. Sutherland, l. c.
jenkins, o. G.. Hall, w. w. Tiller Il. L..
Rowe. James Augustine, and f. NJ. Epps,
Stewards Committee