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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-04
Outrages by Soldiers Denied

of Lord Roberts statement, written at his
direction and signed by Lieutenant Gen
eral Nicholson:
I am directed by Field Marshal Earl Rob-
erts to acknowledge the receipt OF your let
ter inclosing cutting of the Deutsche Blatt
of the 18th ultimo. l am to convey to you
his lordship's most positive assurance that
the statements made therein in regard to the
violation of Boer women and girls in the
Transvaal and Orange River colony by Brit
ish officers and soldiers and in regard to the
dispatch for immoral purposes to Pretoria of
all the females In the Irene refuge camp
over u years Of age are absolutely without
foundation. ..
Lord Kitchener reports to the war Of
flee, under date of johannesburg, January
3, as follows: Bruce Hamilton operat-
ing to the eastward of Ermelo since De-
cember 20, has captured 100 prisoners,
including General Erasmus
Bloemfontein, Jan. 4.-Materia1 is ar
irving for carrying out the new water
scheme for the Wyneberg, Kronstad and
Bloemfontein refugees camps, assuring a
supply OF water, which it has hitherto
been difficult to obtain, owing to the
scarcity of transport, the water being
carried in carts Tenders have now been
called for food supplies, the old contract
shortly expiring. The articles called Tor
are Of the finest quality. Arrangements
have been made for the issuing of fresh
vegetables daily. These recently have
been practically unknown to the civil pop
ulation. all such supplies having to be
/ imported from the coast. The medical
comforts include champagne, port, whisky
| and brandy Of the finest brands obtain
able. Arrangements are progressing to
house the refuge, and in huts instead OF
| tents. Tanks will furnish boiling water.
| Every assistance is given by the civil ad-
| ministration to secure the health and
! comfort to refugees.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-04

turn of the family to their home on the
expiration of the gubernatorial term; and
Earl is attending military academy in
Indiana
q Mrs. Shaw and the children were in
their apartments in the Victoria. at Des
Moines on Christmas day. when the pub
lie was awaiting the decision of the father
on the question of accepting place in
President Roosevelt's cabinet, and each
was asked what was thought of the prop
osition to remove to Washington Mrs
Shaw promptly declared that it had been
her wish they might return to Denlson,
where carpenters and decorators have Just
completed the work of placing the old
home in shape for comfortable occupancy,
but she left it clear that If Governor
Shaw should feel willing to undertake FUR
Their public labors she would meet as best
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-04

Chicago-After fruitless search through
out Chicago covering a period of seven days,
for Falter Gordon, Constable John Allen of
the Provincial police of Whitewater, Mani
toba, left for hime. Gordon is charged with
perpetrating two most atrocious murders.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-04
COIOred Miner Killed.

Special to The Journal.
Evans, Iowa, Jan. 4.-John James, we'll
to-do and respected colored man, was killed
in the mines of the America Coal company by
falling slate shortly after going to work in
the morning. He was one of the most popu-
lar men in the camp.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-04
GOOD THING-PUSH IT ALONG.

value as type Of the master. Some are
convinced that it has undergone in the
course of it's travels changes either from
climate or at the hands Of other painters.
1t has been suggested that the whole
lower part Of the picture was acquired
during one of its absences. It's darkness
and extraordinary force Of shadow are
characteristic of the Spanish school,
which, while not necessarily in any sense
spelling it, has presumably altered it
from Raphaeps Intention,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-04

ters-Enid, aged 81; Erma, aged 1e-and a
son, Earl, aged 10. Enid entered society
toward the end of her fathers first term
as governor. She has one more year in
Cornell College, when she will either go
abroad or enter Vassar. Erma entered
the schools Of Denison in September,
when arrangements were made for the res
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-04

possible all the social demands which are
made upon the first lady of the state. She
inclines toward practical charity, and
does much in aid of societies of this char
acter Personally, she is a gracious, low
able character, and the wife of no COVER
nor has ever been more popular with the
people Of Des Moines than she. 1t has
been the practice of Governor Shaw to
submit to her political questions personal
to himself, and to be guided by her ad-
vice. The woman upon whose word de-
pended the securing by Iowa of the treas
ury portfolio talks politics only to her
husband, and never In public. She ap-
pears to be purely domestic woman, and
yet, according to the public admissions of
Governor Shaw, she has had much to do
with advancing his political fortunes.
The Shaw family consists Of two daugh-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-04

another of Mr.. Morgans pictures, large
canvas by Van Dyck S4x56 inches. 1t is
full length portrait of a lady in a red
dress with a child by her side. Mr.. Nor
gan also lends a fine Rubens, portrait
Of Cardinal Ferdinand of Austria dressed
in armor. Most connoisseurs are familiar
with the Colonna Raphael, which has been
loaned at various times to the Paris
Louvre, the London National gallery, and
the KensingtOn museum Critics differ as
to its attractiveness and also as to its
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-04

Governor Shaw and family have added
much to the social life of Des Moines
since his Inaugural ticn. four years ago,
and they will be quite at home in the
larger social sphere at Washington. The
public functions of the Shaw administra-
ton have not been equaled in magnifi-
cense by those Of any other administra-
tion in years. At the beginning of Cover
nor Shaw's first term Mrs. Shaw inaugu
rated series of legislative receptions,
which were highly appreciated by the wives
and daughters Of members of the general
assembly These receptions were held
every two weeks in the governors par
lors at the capitol.
Mrs. Shaw is not club woman, but
she takes delight in meeting as far as
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
Furs to Close.

We have few odds and ends which
we do not want to carry over. There
Is red fox Muff, with head and tail
attached which sold at S6 so, you can
buy 1t for %. There Is q flare end
electric seal Muff with fancy head,
which sold for s6, you can buy 1t for
$1.50. There is % Astrachan Muff,
you can buy 1t sor 81. There is little
lot Of Collarettes In light gray Astra-
chan and hair, they are %, "a and IS
goods, but not this seasons goods; take
your choice for s1.
There is blue fox boa, one of the
new things bought this season which
was Sl2, you can buy it for S5.
There are some choice things in fine
black Marten Scarfs which are always
good stylish and staple goods, yet we
win name very low prices on them
There Is . s65 black Marten Cape. you
can buy 1t for S15. There Is q s65 i'm
ported Velvet Mantle. you can buy 1t
for $50. There Is q 500 Velvet Mantle,
imported, which you can buy for $50.
There Ia q $3.50 Mink Cape which you
can buy for $3.50.
Make your purchases early, at the
above prices these goods will be picked
right up. q. M. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
SICK FOLKS.

Mrs. Elizabeth Thrift is confined to
her home by illness.
Master Mechanic Zerbee is confined
to his home by lagrippe.
Miss Clara Jordan has>been out of
school several days on account of
illness.
Miss Ella Mcclure is still confined to
her bed by tonsilitis.
Mrs. ]. M. Lawrence Is ill with
tonsilitis.
Mrs. Jane Defrees, who was operated
on for cancer some weeks ago, has re-
covered.
Deputy Clerk 8. A. McColloch Is re-
covering from q recent illness.
Mr.. W. W. Osborn is recovered from
a several days illness.
Drs. Bebee and Reddish, of Sidney,
were in our city. Saturday night to
visit DIR. ]. 81. Wilson.
Supt- Solomon, OF West Mansfield,
was in the city Saturday. Mr.. Solomon
is president of the Teachers Associa-
tion.
Mr.. o. J.. Outland is again at the
hospital. 1t will be remembered that
he was thrown from the fire wagons
some weeks ago and badly injured.
He has suffered 50 much the last few
days from an internal injury in mis-
side that he is again in the hospital.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
Store Changes.

About February 1st, the b. M. Annat
closk room will be remodeled and re-
painted. The present cloak racks and
fixtures dispensed with and new glass
front cloak and suit cases substituted
for the present racks. The cases are
being built by Kirkpatrick Brothers,
cabinet makers, of this city and are
modelled after the cases in the Rink
cloak house Of indianapolis, which is
said to be the finest exclusive cloak
house between New York and Chicago.
When the improvements are complete
this firm will undoubtedly have a
spring opening to show the marked i'm
provements. In the meantime they
are advertising their entire stock Of
closks and suits at ridiculous prices to
close out before the improvements are
commenced. Do not miss these de-
cided bargains.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21

Thirth-seven years ago yesterday, We
took charge of the REPUBLICAN Of
fee, and the question we were asked
oftener than any other was, "How long
are you going to stay?" The paper
had already changed hands seven
times in ten years, and the people
didn't know whether 1t was . fixture or
not. We came, we saw, and We con-
Cured, in their opinion that 1t was
necessary to stay, to make the paper .
success, and here we are. We feel
under load Of obligations to the many
who have given US their good will and
patronage. We have tried to work
for the best interests of our city and
county, and In these many years we
helped bring about numerous public
improvements that have made the
village q prosperous city. Wishing
our patrons one and all prosperous
future, we invite them to call and see
us in our new quarters, north Of the
court house, and renew old acquaint
ance or shake hands over the begin
ming of new.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
Mr.. c. c. Cookston Married.

The Toledo Blade last week, pub.
lished the following notice concerning
our own ex-Commissi oner, Charles
COokston:
A marriage icence has been issued
from Probate Court to a couple whose
combined ages are 156 years.
The groom is Charles C. Cookston,
aged 79 years, and the bride, Mrs.
Aurelia Fits, passed the three-quarter
century mark two years ago. The ven-
erable bride and groom have each been
married once before. and both have re-
tired from active work.
The groom, whose signature to the
license is firm and business like, said
they had.no occupation.
1t is said there was never but once
before q man older than Mr.. Cookston
licensed by the Lucas county Probate
Court to wed.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
PERSONAL BREvITIEs.

Mrs. Avery Haines is visiting il
Redwood.
DR.. L. A. Belt, OF Kenton, was in ou
city Saturday.
Mr.. George Palmer, of Kenton, wa
in the city yesterday.
Capt. Chandler, of Columbus, spen
Sunday here, at his old home.
Mr.. Kent P. Ruggles, Of Tiffin, visit
ed friend in this city over Sunday.
Prosecutor Barnes. of Shelby county
was in the city Monday, on legal bust
ness.
1 Miss Mary Cheever and Mrs. Laura
Rutan visited friends in Urbana, las,
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. JEFF Weakley, Of Ken
ton, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Kennedy.
Mr.. James Donahue attended the fu-
neral of his mother-in-law. Mrs.
Sweeney.
Miss May Gushing Is the guest Of her
cousin, Miss Sue Fitzsimmons, in
Cleveland.
Mrs. d. F. Smith, of Pickreltown,
visited her brother, Mr.. o. Outland,
over Sunday.
Mrs. Ellsworth and little grand
daughter, of Marysville, are guests Of
Mrs. W. A. Arnold.
Miss Fannie Morgrenroth is visiting
her uncle, Mr.. Abe Morgenroth at
Anderson, Indiana.
Mr.. George Woodside returned last
Thursday from three weeks visit with
relatives In Phildelphia.
Mr.. T. J. Johnson, of the eastern
part of the county, has returned from
a months stay In Kansas.
Mrs. Guy C. Odor leaves Wednesday
to join her husband In st. Marys,
where they will 60 to housekeeping.
Mr.. Odor has job Office in that city
and Ia doing fine business.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
Clsak Sale.

We have choice things In ladies'
black cloth capes, this seasons goods.
They are extra long lengths and Of fine
quality, We will name very low prices
to close them out.
We have some $40 gray Raglans
which are 70 be closed out at Is each.
We have . little lot of black cloth
capes, none long lengths that have re-
tailed 1t Is and s8. They are just
right foE early spring wear for knock
about garments, you can buy them for
u. 80 each. There is another little lot
OF black plush beaded capes S6. so goods
which We will close at $3.50.
There Is . few odd skirts among them.
Some rainy day skirts without the
fiounce. They are $5, $3.50 and $3.50
skirts you can take your choice of at
q SO. EACH. 81. M. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
FARMS FOR SALE.

have some bargains near Bellefon-
taine.
IS acres small payments, on easy terms
80 acres cheapest farm there Is on
market.
55 acres we'll improved near r. r.
ITO acres well improved in good
locality.
O60 acres extra good land, fair i'm
provement.
100 acres only fair improvements
fine fruit, good spring water, at bargain
easy terms.
so acres. nice little farm in gooi
locality. Call on
HENRY MCKINNON,
Office over Peoples Bank, Bellefon
taine. GIT
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21

We acknowledge the following we'd
ding card:
Miss Ina +. Williams
announces the marriage Of her daughter,
Glare Florence,
t0>%
MIR. Robert Guy Humphrey, Jr.,
Wednesday, January fifteenth
Nineteen Hundred and Two
Denver Colorado.
At Home
After February Is
Colorado Springs, Col.
Guy II well remembered in this city,
having grown up to young manhood in
the home now occupied by Mr.. w. w.
Riddle. Many friends extend congrat-
ulations, and the REPUBLICANS joins
the rest.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
CALIFORNIA bREdON ExcUR-
SiONS

Every day in the year. The Chicago,
Union Pacific and North Western Line
runs through first-class Pullman and
Tourist Sleeping Cars to points in Cali
fornia and Oregon daily. Personally
conducted excursions from Chicago to
San Francisco, Los Angeles and Port
land, leaving Chicago on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Lowest rates. Shortest
time on the road. Finest scenery. In
quire of your nearest ticket agent, or
write D. W. ALDRIDGE, PA Superior
street, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21

Wednesday morning we will offer to
close out 95 ladies' tailor-made Suits at
s. each, none Of them have sold less
than so, and most of them at SIP, SIS,
s17 so, $40, $22 and s25. There are none
Of them this springs goods, being
goods We carried from last season.
There is very little change in style In
tailor-made suits, and you will find
among those goods offered pos
sibly just what you want for knock
about suit at price less than the max
ing. None of them will be laid away
and will be sold only for cash.
II. M. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
Mr. Ed. S. Knight Married.

Friends in this city have received
word of the wedding Of Mr.. Ed s.
knight and Miss Stella Kemp, which
will occur this evening in st. Louis
The young couple will be married by
the United Presbyterian pastor, and
leave ct once for q trip to Kansas City,
Wellington and Wichita. On their
return they will at once 60 to house.
keeping in st. Louis. Mr.. knight Ia q
splendid young man, and well known
in this city, having at one time been q
resident. We sincerely congratulate
the young couple, and wish them hap
ptuess and proeperity.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
Common Pleas Court.

Court will open February 3, and the
dates for the first cases have been sci
as follows:
Feb. 3, Prater vs. Prater.
Feb. 4, Esston vs. Easton.
Feb. 5, Davis vs.. Zerbee.
Feb. 8, Commissioners Va. Marion
Tile Co. Howell vs. Morgan
Feb. Z, Carnes va. Carnes. johnson
Va. City Of Bellefontaine.
Feb. 10, Lincoln vs. Kiser.
Feb. II, Horn vs.. Commissioners.
Feb. II, Faltico vs. Thompson,
Thompson vs.. FAltico.
Feb. IL, Collins vs. Purkey pile.
Feb. IA, ]. K. Brown 70. Rogers Iron
a.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21

Rev. R. l.. Donaldson, of Urbana ex-
changed pulpits Sunday with Rev. G.
E. Davies. Mr.. Donaldson at the morn
ing hour, presented the claims of
Wooster College, making most earn
est and effective plea in behalf of that
institution. At the evening service,
he preached a very able sermon on
.sThe things that God hath revealed to
them that love him." His presentation
of the subject was most interesting and
held the riveted attention of his large
&udience.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
JOHN ". MAY KILLED
AT HUNTSVILLE.

John w. May, crippled old soldier,
about Is years of age, was run over
and killed by fast freight at the rail.
road crossing in Huntsville, Friday af.
ternoon.
His feet were cut of and his neck
was broken. The body was carried
several hundred feet by the train. The
engineer whistled when he saw the
soldier, but it was too late to stop the
train, and the old man, being crippled,
could not be hurried. Mr.. May had
been an inmate Of the Home 1t San
dusky, but for some months had board
cd 1t the Bimel Hotel.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
7. c. S. s Co.

The Toledo, Columbus, Springfield
and Cincinnati Company, is promising
q railroad from Toledo to Cincinnati,
by way Of Lima, Bsllefontaine and Co
lumbus, by next summer. The line
comes around the northeast
corner Of the Lewistown Reservoir,
from Lima, comes to Bellefontaine via
Huntsville, and runs through Zanes-
field, East Liberty and Peoria, and on
to Columbus via Marysville.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
Accident on 7. & o. c.

The south bound freight ran into the
work train just south OF this city,
Thursday evening. The engine Of the
work train was pushing car, and hHd
several cars attached. Being late the
engineer thought he could make time
and reach Bellefontaine before the
local left, The caboose was wrecked
and both engines injured somewhat.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
More Fine Delaine Sheep.

Mr.. Robert Braden shipped Monday
four fine Delaine ewes to Mr.. ]. E.
Brewer, Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas
county. Mr.. Brewer makes this selec-
tion to add to his flock OF show sheep
for the fairs of 1902.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
New Phones.
$50 Kipgsbury & Crockett, carriage

$50 Kingsbury & Crockett, carriage
works.
557 Vincent 8allinger, home.
55S A. r. Kerr, home.
$50 Chester P Pearce, home.
$50 Adam Cappel, meat market.
$50 Harry Wheeler, home.
561 w. w. Osborne, home.
563 A. E. Griffin, home.
562 E. L Herford, home.
564 c. E. Walker, home.
Three rings on $50, A. Elliott, home.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
The Euterpeans Will Celebrate.

The Euterpeans viii celebrate their
birthday anniversary this evening, at
the home Of Miss Rice, on Sandusky
avenue. Each member Is privileged
to take one guest. An excellent pro-
gram has been arranged.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
Brandon's Bellies Delight.

1t is said company will be formed
in this city to manufacture the face
wash known as Brandon's Bellies De-
light 1t Is now prepared in Cleve-
land. We have heard the article COM
plimented, and We believe II rightly
worked 1t can be made . good invest
m ent.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21

Judge Dow hasn't a very good
opinion Of the Marysville Court House.
He said, while holding court there
last week, that the acoustics of the
room is so bad that he cannot hear
witnesses, and often fails to catch what
the lawyers say. He also spoke of the
stairs, as "those terrible stairs" and
said an elevator ought to be put in,
especially for the aged people who
have to attend court.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
DISAPPEARS!
Quincy Man Gathers Sew
eral Hundred Dollars.
And Then Disappears. Leaving
Anxious Creditors.

Mr.. AL. Estlake, of Quincy, . mer-
chant, grocer, and citizen Of many
years. residence has been missing from
Qaincy, since last Friday. He had
gathered. . lot of money from sales
of property, and disappeared. He Is
said to have left numerous liabilities
unpaid.
Mr.. Estlake and his wife were
divorced several years ago over fnan-
cial troubles. They were then worth
considerable money, and he Is said to
have lost most of his since their sepa-
ration.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
Handsome improvements.

Mr.. b. M. Annat is getting ready 10
make some handsome Improvements In
his cloak room. Handsome glasses are
to be put in for his large stock of suits
and cloaks, making this department
more than ever like the large city
stores.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
Christian Church
Young People Social.

Botanical social Friday night 1t the
Christian Church by the young people.
The program will contain prize and .
surprise. Light refreshments. Admis-
sion ten cents. Everybody invited.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21

Mrs. Lizzie Yazel, the divorced wife
of Mr.. Will Nelson, went to Colorado
last fall, to nurse in hospital. She
nursed Mr.. Remley of Leadville, and
who fell In love with her during the
nursing, and they were married in
Leadville, where they now reside.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21

The Infrmary Directors of Portage
county charged the Inirmary Direct
ors of Union county SIS for casket,
in which they shipped the remains of a
Union county man, (who had been kill
ed by the cars near Kent, back home
1t was found that the body had been
shipped in a box, and no casket
furnished, and that the undertaken
had make false charge, and this was
not the only case of the kind in which
he had practised fraud.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21

THE Committee appointed by Judge
Donnely to investigate the affairs OF
Auglaize county, have made their re-
port, and charge the Auditor, Clerk,
Sheriff, Treasurer, Surveyor and Cum
missioners with overdrawing fees to
the amount of S14.S26.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-21
Partnership Dissolved.

Herman & Cassidy have dissolved
partnership. Mr.. Herman viii remain
in the Office, and Mr.. Cassidy will
move into the Offices In the Bellefon
taine National Bank building, formerly
occupied by Defrees & Defrees.