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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
WEYLER,s STEAL.
lie worked the Philippine Treas
ury for H1,3OO.OOO.

"t1 AOE Tl,iBOO,OOO.
san francisco, Nov. 6. - A special
TO the Chronicle from Manila of Sept.
~ says: Direct evidence concerning
zen. Weyler, Of Cuban fame, with the
Wholesale looting Of the Philippine
treasury has been unearthed in Bilibid
prison. Maximiano Rosales and Julian
lteyes, sent to prison as scapegoats
for official thieves, have been liberated
by order Of Maj. Gen. Otis, but deliv-
erancc came too late for a third pris-
oner convicted Of the same crime, for
he died in Bilibid eight days before the
American army entered the CITY,
When Capt. MOffett, superintendent
OF the prisons, began his inveStiga.
tons of the cases of the prisoners con-
fined in Bilibid, Rosalcs and Reyes de-
clarcd that they We're unjustly suf-
ferin. for the crimes Of others. and
begged that their cases be reopencd.
They averred that Weyler and his as
SOciates had looted the treasury of ST.
100000 in Mexican silver and that
they had been accused of the crime
and sent to Jail. Nloffett made a re-
port Of the matter to Gen. Macarthur
and an examination Of the books ut
the treasury was ordered. The latter
showed that during the Weylcr regime
several immense sums of money had
been withdrawn and there was an I'M
satisfactory showing as to the DISPOSE
ton OF it. Rosales was one of the
cashiers at the treasury and goes so
far as to declare that Weyler himself
came to the treasury to aid in the
crime, as he alleges. 1t has been de-
cided to make a full investigation of
the case.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
STRENEN WITH FLOWERS.
Evacuation Commissioners Visit the
Graves of the Names Victims.

Evacuation Commissioners Visit the
Graves of the Names Victims.
Havana, Nov. 4. - Gen. Wade and
Gen. Butler, OF the United States evac
uation commission. went to the Colon
cemetery to lay flowers on the grave
of the victims CT the Maine disaster.
In the course of the afternoon num-
Der of other officers visited the Gene
terry. Just after Generals Wade aud
Butler had left the Hotel Trotcha for
the cemetery, carrying the floral crown
made by the committee of young Gu
ban girls who had asked the privilege
Of paying this tribute to the dead a
carriage was driven up to the hotel
with representatives of the Cuban
club, who brought an immense floral
cross to lay upon the grave. On learn
ing that Generals Wade and Butler
had already gone to the cemetery the
Cubans followed and overlook them in
time to place both offerings together.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
neatIl of e. St. Julien Cox.

st. Peter, Mimi. Nov. 6.-Judge f.
st. Julian Cox died at Los Angeles Of
smokers cancer. He was born in
1888, and was admitted to the bar in
Wisconsin in 1854. In 1877 he moved
to st. Paul then to st. Peter. He was
first lieutenant of Company E, Sec
end Minnesota. during the Civil War
and later captain of the Minnesota
mounted rangers during the Sioux
outbreak. In 1878 he was elected to
the house of representatives and two
years later to the senate. In 1877 he
was elected judge Of the Ninth judicial
district.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10

Paris, Nov. 5. - Last Monday the
United States and Spanish peace COM
missioners left the definite limitations
Of the protocol and entered upon the
wide field Of diplomacy where an open
question is to be decided. Both COM
missions realize that the area is ample
enough for some manouvering, though
on the American side the tendency is
TO evolutions much more compact than
those Of the Spaniards. Both would
undoubtedly be gratified to reach a
mul:.3l conclusion without compulsion.
At M,nGay's joii'. session the Ameri-
can commissioners aid down a propo-
Sition in two parts:
First-That the Unil@3 States should
take the Philippines entirely.
Second-That in SO doing they should
reimburse to Spain the sdlu Of her per-
nanent and pacific expenditures in the
Philippines.
The logic of the situation compelled
the Americans to make the first move.
Having heard the American PROPOSE
ton the Spaniards might have de-
clined it Immediately, as they certain
ly will do at to-day's session. Wheth-
er they will accompany the refusal
with a counter proposition has not
been definitely ascertained, though at
a late hour last evening that course
seemed improbable. The result will
be that the commissioners will retire
from
Confronting Positions
until one or the other shall have re-
formed it's pronosition or until the
next meeting, VI nigh will probably Oc
Cur next week. The SDaniards evil
IDENTIFY entertain the hope that the
Americans will rctract their demands
as regards the Philippines. The ..i;rr-
leans have not said any such t;':iis
nor has there been any rumor OF s,ch
an occurrence. The American com
:nissioners came to Paris with no
greed for Philippine territory. 10 an
unofficial bystander the question With
them has seemed to be rather to find
the right path and to walk in it, than
by a bold use Of power to Wrest the
utmost advantage from distressed
opponent The fact is the commission
ers have felt that the conditions precc.
dent render the letting go of the Phil
ippines as difficult as til ,r retention.
The American commissioners have not
been unmindful Of the fact that cir
cumstances, partly of their shaping.
had imposed upon the United States a
constructive responsibility for the
Philippines, and that either this must
be forsaken or larger one assumed.
They have believed, too. that before
the nations of the world the United
States have assumed the higher re-
sponsibility of the stable control of
the entire group, and with sense of
specific and general obligation they
felt compelled to propose to take over
all
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
GERMANS ARE SORE.

rrhcv Continue to Roast the United
States.
Berlin. Nov. 5.-rhe German papers
renew their attacks upon President
Mckinley. The Kolnische Zeitung
says:
american annexation of the Phil
ippines would seriously injure German
interests, besides furnishing with
shame the arms of the conquerer and
winning for Spain the sympathy OF tile
world
The Vossische .Zeitung thinks a
court of arbitration would award the
archipelago to neither America nor
Spain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
REMAINS IN SANTIAGO.
Gen. Woods Application for Leave
Had to BE Denied

washington, Nov. "a few months
ago Gen. Wood, in command Of the
city Of Santiago. intimated to the Sec
rotary of war that he would like to
come home Oh a leave of absence. but
in view Of the fact that Gen. Lawton
has turned over the command of the
department Of Santiago to Gen. Wood
and has been assigned to division
command in the United States, it will
be impossible for Gen. Wood to return
to this country at present. Gen. Wood
has made up his mind to remain in
Santiago, has taken a house there and
Mrs. Wood and children will sail for
Santiago next week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10

Paris, Nov. i.--Francc is regarding
England with anxious eyes. Every
thing indicates the warlike spirit pre-
vailing acr,ss tie channel. All the
Journals record The British naval pre-
par3liop, VIII: ressimistic comments.
Nobody :t&ra .ia.tics war. In the first
place, Fashols IS not Yorth it. In the
seco-..a ri,ce trance is not ready. II
force g |esorts:: q: 3, will be England
that Insists UE5;! &.
The Temps even advocates the
avoidance CT a struggle at any cost
France it argn=s, ought to consider
her interests AID ,nnSe Of civilization
both Of which forbid an appeal to
arms. She ought to preserve her dig
nifty by impartlrg IL new character to
her relations 49,, 1Lc United King
dom. Some victories, either diplomat
ic or otherwise, are dearly purchased.
BY abusing a mDnl;iitary advantage
the risk is run Of Determining the gen
e"al direction of international politics
in sense quite C;::;2:;!e t. the real
interest Of the country Which scc.Is to
triumph
This means, presumably, that Eng
land is in strong position, but il she
pushes France too hard size RISKS
bringing about a European coalition
against her everywhere aHr::,J. In
another article the same jocrl;al, COM
menting on the news of the day on
the Fashoda question. says: GAS the
English government does seem to be
actuated by conciliatory spirit. it
may be as we'll that France examine
the question of recalling Marhond."
The Liberte attributes the recredes-
cence Of the warlike attitude in Eng
land to the return Of Mr.. Chamber
lain. who, having thought that as
France accepts the principle of the
evacuation Of Fashoda, a few more
threats would procure further conces-
sions from her
'This is by no means certain" ar
cues our contemporary. "lf Great
Britain seems invulEerable. there are
many points in her empire where she
may be attacked. Her name is not eX-
actly venerated in Ireland. where Il
revolution might break out the moment
war was declared. While it seems
Fairly certain that strong Ahyssin-
tan force is rapidly drawing near
FashoGa."
London. Nov. 4. - The situation re-
garding Fashoda is practically un-
changed. Baron de Courcel, the French
ambassador, who, on Tuesday saw Sir
Thomas SanGerson, permanent under
secretary of state for foreign affairs,
was absent from Lord Salisbury's re-
ception yesterday. The special dis
patches FROM Paris repeat the semi
official statement that the evacuation
Of Fashoda is accepted in principle,
but that other Stations in the Bahr-el-
Ghazel region sill be maintained.
arious ruiors are af]oat as to Abys-
sinian expeditions nearing the Nile to
assist the French, but nothing au-
thentic is known on this point. NJ.
Delcasse. French minister Of foreign
affairs, is expected to announce his
policy in the chamber of deputies Fri
day. 1t is admitted on all sides that
Fashoda itself offers no difficulty pro-
vidcd Il way can be found to save
French amour prODre.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
AN INTERESTING SESSION.
Important Witnesses Appear BefOr'
the InyestiEQtiOn Commission.

Important Witnesses Appear Before
the Investigation Commission.
Cincinnati, Nov. G.-The war investi-
CATION commission had interesting
sessions yesterday. 1t had among the
witnesses four officers who served in
the Santiago campaign, one Of them
being Gen. H. G. Egbert, who was
lieutenant colonel of the Sixth United
States infantry, and who was shot
down at San Juan Hill by bullet
piercing his chest. The general ap-
pears entirely recovered. Lieut.. Col.
Miner, now in command Of the Sixth
infantry. was another interesting wit
ness. Perhaps the most suggestive
testimony was that given by Maj.
Griffith of Kansas City, who was In
charge Of the Third division hospital
of the First corps. The commission
expects to complete it's work here this
evening and to resume it in Chicago
on Monday morning.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
GEN. GRAHAM ILL.

Broken in Spirit and Discouraged
Over His Enforced Retirement.
Columbus. Ohio, Nov. A special
from Camp .Leade says that Gen. Gra-
ham, who was relieved from COM
mand of the Second army corps by
Gen. Young aud retired from the ser
vice, was taken very i'll yesterday and
confined to his bed, suffering with Il
high fever. Cen. Graham is much
broken in spirit and discouraged owe:
his enforced retirement Young hopes
to coHtin Va us commander, claiming
the seniority ot rank over Lawton,
who has been appointed Graham's sue
ce$sOr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
The Farrasut Makes Fast Time

nSa Francisco. Nov. 1.-The torpedo
boat destroyed Farragut went out on
her official trial trip and when she had
all but accomplished the requirements
Of the government an air pump broke
down and spoiled it ALL The require
ments of the contract are that the YES
sci shall run an hour ut Il speed OF
thirty knots. For forty-two minutes
the Farragut cut through the water at
the speed of 31.3O knots. or more than
thirty-siN miles an hour, then the
break came.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
Will Be ReOpencd,

Houghton, Mich. Nov. &. - Edwin
Henwood, formerly in charge Of Lac
La Belle copper mine, Keweenaw
county, before suspension Of opera
lions, has interested Western mining
men in the property, who will invest
half a million dollars and reopen the
which comprises nearly 90
600 acres.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
GEN. WOOD IS ANGRY.
Hereafter He vii. Inspect Trans
ports BEFORE Saline.

ports Before Sailing.
Santiago, Cuba, Nov. 1.-THE United
States transport Port Victor was to
have left yesterday at noon for the
United States with a number of sick
officers and men. Fortunately just be-
fore the hour fixed for her departure
Gen. Leonard Wood, military governor
of the department of Santiago went
Oh board. 10 his amazement he found
no provisions specially suitable to
sick persons, an entire lack OF deli
cacies and an insutticiency of medical
supplies. Gen. Wood declares that
hereafter he will pay a personal visit
to every transport before it leaves the
harbor. He thinks it very strange
that, after all the experience had here
IN this line, the medical department is
not able to manage its affairs better,
and that the personal supervision OF
the commanding general should be
necessary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
A SCATTERING OF LOGS.
Raft of 100000 Feet Broken Up b


Marquette, Mich, Nov. 3.-Sunday's
big storm broke up a raft of 100000
feet of logs belonging to the hester &
Tate company, but the property will
probably be nearly all recovered. The
raft was filed Saturday afternoon at
the mouth Of the Yellow Dog river to
be towed to the hester mills at Bar
aga, but the storm that came on that
evening and Sunday was so severe
that the tugs were not able to hold the
raft, which broke up. The logs, or
nearly all Of them, were carried by the
wind into Big bay, where they can
probably all be picked up again. Tugs
are busily collecting them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
CHINESE IN HAWAII.

Restriction Laws Hereafter to Be
Enforced.
San Francisco. Nov. ). - Joshua IL.
Brown, who was to be sent from De-
troit to this port as Chinese inspector,
has been ordered to Honolulu as Chi
nese inspector to carry out restriction
laws. These laws, as we'll as the
treaty now in force between this coun-
try and China will apply to the terri
tory Of Hawaii. and the Chinese resi-
dents of that island are not entitled to
American citizenship by reason Of Ha-
Waiian annexation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
I.nOlSx Like SchlUttcr,

Spokane. WASH, Nov. i. - \ divine
healer in the person Of Jesse Beau
champ has struck town. All day Beau
champs residence has been besieged
by scores Of people Several almost
miraculous cures are reported. Beau
champ is said to resemble Schlatter.
He refuses money for cures.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
DISASTROUS SEASON.
Fishing Fleets Have Suffered Sc
verely During the Past Yenr.

verely During the Past Yenr.
Boston, Nov. 3. - A special from
Gloucester says: The past season has
been very severe on the fishing fleet.
The reckoning for the year is ii YES
sells total loss, 80 men drowned, %
wives widowed and IS children made
orphans. The losses will approximate
$4,000. The terrible gales which
ragged on the banks during October,
1897, were undoubtedly responsible for
the losses Of three vessels and their
entire crews, while the series Of gales
which prevailed during the winter also
fisherman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
Killed an InIinn

Armstrong Creek, Wis, Nov. John
Mcintosh. an educated Indian, was
beaten and robbed by five men. from
the effects Of which he died. Sheriff
Hill captured two of the alleged as
sailants in the Murphy Lumber COM
pany's camp at this place. The other
three left on hearing OF the death Of
the Indian
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
protocol Approved by Chile.

Valparaiso, Nov. 6. The Chilean
congress approved the protocol be-
tween Chile and Argentina for the
settlement Of the Puma de Ataama dis
pute under which William Buchanan,
United States minister to Argentina,
will act as final arbitrator. The gov
eminent has ordered Il suspension Of
the military preparations.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
C,h,ps Will Give Thanks

Santiago, Cuba, Nov. 4.-Gen. Wood
is preparing Il thanksgiving proclama-
ton, being of the opinion that the Gu
bans ought to give thanks for the
blessings they have received. The
Americans want to keep the day in
old fashioned style and are writing to
their friends in the North to send some
turlnvS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
Pensions for Ex-COnfcderate ties

Dallas. Tex, Nov. 4.-The latest re.
lurns on the constitutional amend
,uent to pension all INDECENT ex-Con-
federare soldiers who came to Texas
since 1880 at IS per month shows
24.G76 voted for and 16.71S against it.
1t is believed that the amendment will
carry, but will require twe-thirds
vote. \ light vote was cast
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10

Houghton, Mich, Nov. I. - Half
dozen men under Capt. Harry Trudg
con started work 1T the Adventure
mine. \ shaft $50 feet will be pumped
out. and as soon as the men can be-
placed advantageously Il force Of 200
will be employed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10

Marinette. Wis, Nov. 4. - Deputy
sheritfs in Marinctte and Forest coun-
ties are hot on the trail Of Neil Nc
Craig and Tom Fitzpatrick, accused Of
killing John Morrow at Armstrong
Creek. The crime was committed in
order to obtain small amount Of
money.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
Old Indy Murdered,

Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 6.-Mrs. He'd
strom. an old lady aged seventy-two,
was brutally murdered at her farm,
thirty miles north of this city. Her
head was crushed with Il blunt instru-
ment. A wandering stranger was
seen i'll the vicinity in the afternoon
armed with a heavy stick and acting
peculiarly. The county officials are
Investigating.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
MICHIPICOTEN COPPER.
Standard Oil People Are After the
Old Mines

Houghton, Mich, Nov. 4. - Nathan
+. Leopold of Chicago sent seven men
yesterday to Michipicoten island, Cam
ada, on the north shore of Lake SUI
perior, and within one month will
have 100 miners there reopening the
old copper mines. Leopold has re-
opened the Isle Royal and Arcadian
mines here, now valued at nearly &c.
100000, within the past two years.
Standard Oil people are in the venture.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
Good Advice for Spain.

London, Nov. 3. = The Paris CORE
spondent of the Times notices with
pleasure the fact that important
French newspapers advise Spain not
to count upon European Intervention,
and that it is expedient for her to yield
so as not to be exposed to the terrible
consequences Of Il bombardment of the
Spanish coasts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
RuNsfa Declines.

London, Nov. s. - The Berlin CORE
spondent Of the Standard says Russia
has declined to support France in the
Fashoda affair, fearing that reopen
ing of the Egyptian question would
Interfere With her tremendous task In
China.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
CHARGED WITH FRAUD.
A Prominent Young Attorney Is
Trouble

A Prominent Young Attorney Is IN
Trouble.
Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 3.-W. H. De
witt, young attorney, was placed I'M
der arrest on the charge Of defrauding
A. 3. Ierg of $500. Dewitt borrowed
this sum Of Ierg, giving as security a
mortgage on real estate. 1t is alleged
that there was prior mortgage on
this land, but that Dewitt forged re-
lease and had it cancelled. Many
more charges of the same nature are
made against Dewitt, it being alleged
that he has obtained at least 100000
by similar manipulation Of mortgages.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
FIRE on COAL DOCKS.
md Tons Burn

Pile Of Fifty Thousand Tons Burn
ing ut West Superior.
West Superior, Wis, Nov. 4. - An
other coal fire has broken out on the
Philadelphia & Reading docks. The
fire department has been called upon,
and the damage may be serious. 4
pile of $4,000 tons is burning
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
umperiuse VIII Not Sail.

Victoria, B. c., Nov. 5.-Orders have
been received by the navy department
countermanding the immediate sail
ing of the Imperinse. She will remain
in port until further instructions. one
hundred and fifty men arrived here,
the new crew of the sloop-of-War
IcariIlS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
WiDed Out by Fire.

Divide, Colo, Nov. 1.-THE business
portion of this town has been wiped
out by fire. \ number of buildings
have been destroyed. with their con-
tents. George w. Sadler's store, Hark-
ms drug store, several saloons, II
boarding house and other business
places were DESTROYED.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
YOUNG SIOUX ARE UGLY,
They Object to Agent Clnpp nnd May
Cause Trouble

Cause Trouble
Dcadwood. S. d.. Nov 4.-Following
protest sent to Washington against
the retention of Agent Clapp at Pine
Ridge, the Sioux Indians are now pre-
pairing formal charges against Maj.
Clapp and Clerk pugh. A long coun-
ugly is manifested among the young
Sioux. While there is little fear Of an
uprising, timid white settlers near the
agency are preparing to move unless
the trouble With the Indians is soon
settled. Agent Clapp has always been
regarded as capable officer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
SULTANA SOLD.

Famous Gold Mine Mt Rat Portage
Disposed for Over Il Million Dol
lars
Winnipeg. Nov. At is reported on
good authority that J. +. Caldwell has
disposed Of the famous Sultana mime
at Rat Portage for the sum of 1,2OO,-
600, Of which S25O,OOO is in cash and
the balance in stock guaranteed at )
per cent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
browne in Shallow Water

Mcmillan, Wis. Nov. 4.-Jesse HUI
mission, one-armed man living near
NeillSville. was drowned in Il few
inches of water near here in Il roadside
ditch into which he had fallen while
intoxicated. He leaves Il family.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
Murderer Elctrocutcd.

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. S. - Charles
Nelson, ,colored, the Bowling Green
murderer, was elcctrocuteu III the an,
mex Of the Ohio penitentiary ut l2:3O
this morning. He was cool ana as
sisted the officers in adjusting the
STRAINS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
Reward for n Murderer

st. Paul. Nov. 1. - Gov. Clough has
proclaimed Il reward Of $1,000 for the
arrest anu conviction of the murderer
or murderers OF Or. w. NJ. OrMond or
Rochester killed near Minneapolis last
month.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
Wounded Nine Men.

Beaver Dam, Wis, Nov. 8. - Adam
Hammer of this city became suddenly
insane, and, securing gun. wounded
nine men and was finally shot himself
to prevent his doing further injury.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
WOULDN'T FIT THE GUN.
Hunter Meets With Bad Accident by
an Explosion.

Bena, Mimi, Nov. A man giving
the name of Charles Hanson of Min
neapolis arrived here with his face
badly burned with powder. He had
been out hunting and by mistake was
attempting to force a 44-caliber cart
ridge into 3S-caliber Winchester
rife when the cartridge exploded,
burning his face and nearly binding
him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-10
POTTERY TRUST.
Sensation Created by Publication of
The News

GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 3-Thc Asso-
ciated Press dispatch sent out from
Akron relative to the organization Of Il
pottery trust representing Is per cent
Of the production of the United States
created a big sensation in this city and
vicinity. Secretary Linn. of the new
Informed combine. said:
"It cannot properly be called Il trust,
but the aims We're correctly given in
the dispatch. The pottery business
has been conducted at loss and some
thing had to be done. 1 think the
Western manufacturers, who represent
the other 25 per cent of the trade, viii
shortly be in the association"