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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03
Labor Notes.

Theatrical stage employees nave
sixty local unions and more than 4'ooo
members.
Locked-out knitting girls of Dover,
N. j., have organized a cooperative
knitting mill company.
Quarrymen at san Francisco, CAL,
will receive an increase OF twenty
five cents day on Sept. 1.
Attempts have been made to re-
duce wages for engineers and machin-
lists in Queensland, Australia.
In London recently Mr.. Carnegie
was installed as president of the Iron
and Steel Institute of Great Britain.
Carpenters in Austria work ten to
eleven hours a day for an average
weekly wage amounting to 81 and 20.
International bod carriers and
building laborers' union OF America
has perfected its organization ~
Washington.
International President Martin p.
Higgins of the printing pressmen's
union reports seven new locals form
SO ldSI lloith'
The shipments strike of the Union
Pacific at Omaha is ended. The men
get an average increase of 10 per
cent in pay and nine hours a day.
The attention Of organized labor
has been directed to new and far
reaching plas for central law bu-
reau for the use of all trades unions.
The National Building Trades
Council chartered a subordinate body
in Boston, Mass, last week, embrac-
ing the building crafts of that city
and vicinity.
Machinists' international conven'
tion increased the death benefit from
5000 to $500, and established a super
animated benefit for the men who get
too old to work.
The boilermakers and boilermak-
ers' helpers of Detroit are on strike
to enforce a demand for recognition
of the union and an increase in wages.
Over 700 men are out.
According to reports Norway has
felt the effect of the exodus of skilled
workmen froA that country. For this
reason, it is said, the Norwegian gov
to check the emigration.
Seamen employed on the Michigan
Central car ferries at Detroit struck
to enforce their demands for wage
increase of $40 a month. The strikers
were replaced by nonunion men.
Amalgamated iron, steel and tin
workers union has signed a national
scale with the iron and steel manu-
facturers, and industrial peace in the
iron industry il assured for another
twelve months.
The membership of the trades
unions In this state has increased
$4,000 during the last year. This can
be easily attributed to the efforts of
the labor leaders, assisted by the
American Federation Of Labor.
In consequence Of the refusal Of
the proprietors of the large bakeries
in Baltimore to grant the demands
made recently by the journeymen
bakers union general strike was
begun. The bakers declare they will
not yield.
The Canadian Pacific railway an
nounces that it will spend $1.000,000
to destroy the United Brotherhood of
Railway Employees. The brotherhood
appeals to unions and union men
everywhere to assist in fighting this
corporation.
The report of the secretary and
treasurer of the Brotherhood of Rail-
way Trainmen for the fiscal year end
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03
ALTON RESUMES FAST ST. LOUIS
TRAIN SERVICE.

Passengers destined to st. Louis
and points east should go via the Kan
yas City gateway, thereby securing
the advantage of the Chicago & Atoms.
fast night train. leaving Kansas City
at 9 D. M, arriving in st. Louis at 1908
q. m. Chair cars free of extra charge.
Compartment sleeping cars. The Al
ton keeps then light ashining just
ahead OF the rest. Write to l.. d.
Cooper, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Chicago & Alton Railway. Kansas City.
No.. for lowest rates.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03
Labor Candidate Wins.

"Jim" Burke was shoeing a horse
in his blacksmith shop at Burlington,
VT. when he was notified that the
supreme court had decided in his
favor in the mayoralty election con-
test. Burke was the Democratic and
local option candidate and contested
the election of Donly G. Hawley, the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

surety win in Panama, for they are
planning the greatest campaign that
science has ever inaugurated. They
will pave the way for our army of la
borers and skilled artisans, and make
1t possible for them to complete the
task that will stand as one of the
greatest accomplishments of man. But
until our sanitary experts say come,
the average American had better
hold down his Job at home.
When the work Of construction final
ly gets under way the least number Of
men whose services will be required
is estimated at 10000. These will con-
sist of unskilled labor by the thou.
sands. as well as skilled laborers of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03
Educar,ona, sear,srlcs.

Oregon spends for the education OF
children $12 a year per capita; Colo
RADIO, ST. Illinois. $11; California,
$40; while Kentucky expends only
1892; South Care ina, $1.39; Missis-
sippi, $2.06. The Northern states, on
the average, expend nearly five times
as much for education, without count.
ing the universities. as the Southern
states.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03
Few German TheolosicaI Students.

Few German Theological Students.
The number of theological students
in Germany has diminished gradually
from 4,267 in 1880 to 2,149, or less
than half, although the population
has doubled since 1880. The insult
cheney In the number of candidates
for the ministry is discussed as q
matter of exceeding gravity by Ger
man theologians.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

According to Prof. Fitzsimmons, the
accomplished connoisseur in slat-hit-
ting, the greatest strike of the year
will be that which will take place when
Jeffries connects with Corbett in the
near future.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03
Care In Measles.

The convalescence from measles Is;
the most important stage OF the dis
ease. Watchtulness and care may
prevent se:ious pulmonary complica-
tons. The contemplation of the NOR
tally bills should make us extremely
careful in our management OF this az
lection, says Prof. Osler OF Johns
Hopkins university.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

! Andy Carnegie has denied that he
is a member of the smart set" Well,
we don't know. Andy was smart
enough to get s300,OOO,OOO worth of
gold-plated steel bonds. That wasn't
so slow.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Hetty Green has had her permit to
carry revolver renewed. She is still
as firmly determined as ever not to
give up any of it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

1t is estimated by experts that John
w. Gates is worth only $25,000,0O0.
This will come as complete surprise
to the public. 1t was generally sup
posed that Gates was rich.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

That alliance of South American re-
publics will do grand work If 1t can
evolve a Monroe doctrine" that will
keep out the South American revo'
lutionist.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

A newspaper epigrammatist says
"Every wife is the architect Of hel
own husband" Then she shouldn'
lbe too severe on the edifice when she
lbotches the job.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

OF his own recent illness Mark
Twain blithely says: "Oh, that was a
pleasant adventure, a sort of vacation,
that gave me legitimate excuse for
spending five weeks in bed"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Stojan Protics is Servia's new minis.
ter of the interior. The supposition
that he was a new kind of breakfast
food appears, therefore, to have been
entirely erroneous.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

The botanist who has discovered a
new kind of rubber makes his an
nouncement in the nick of time. The
old kind is about played out, even as
q Joke.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Announcement is made that Olga
Nethersole will star as an "independ-
emit" actress next season, which Will
cause some to wonder what new
law, conventionality or whatever 1t
NAV be she has now discova--S that
she may ignore 1t
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

/ When Gov. Bailey says that he
never read the 1900 letters addressed
to him by women all over the coun-
try. proposing marriage, he taxes the
credulity of inquisitive people away
beyond the limit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

The six girls who rushed at Kocian,
the violinist, just before his steamer
sailed from New York, and lavished
kisses on him, did not faze the violin
list. He assisted.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

A Utica, N. Y, man has gone crazy
because a report that he was heir to
a fortune proves to have been false.
It is always we'll to refrain from get
ting worked up over such stories until
one can nut his hands on the money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Max O'Rells Discrimination to ex-
change his hat for halo is one that
is shared by great many people much
more religious, ostensibly, than he
was.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

The Los Angeles Times feels hurt
because the navy department has CIV
en- the name California ito mere
cruiser" And California has more
than a thousand miles of coast line,
too.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

A Richmond \ newspaper suggests
that the name be changed to slaugh-
tomobile. What's the matter with
autogoslower?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Speaking of Boston and Emerson,
we never could understand how so
heavy a diet as beans is conducive to
transcendentalism
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

] Reading the news from Servia, the
Sultan of Turkey is suddenly reminded
of something he has for years been
trying to forget.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

One New York bank has paid divi-
dend of 1875 per cent. This must
make the average loan shark green
with envy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Occasionally you know a man you
can't help admiring, but who is such a
fool that you want to beat him to
DISQUALIFICATION Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

The scientists are right. This is the
time of year to be specially careful
what the children have to eat and
drink. Their elders, of course, Will
continue the customary diet OF beer
and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. In
uuirer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Automobiles are protesting against
critics running down the sport. But
the public also has that rundown feel.
ing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Pisos Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds. w. SAMUEL
Ocean Grove, N J., Feb. II. 100
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces
in a package, 10 cents. Onethlrd'
more starch for the same money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03
Tr One Package

II Defiance Starch" does not
please you, return 1t to your dealer.
II It does you get one-third more for
the same money. 1t will give you
satisfaction, and will not stick to the
iron.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

To Cure Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Rock Sand won the English Derby.
His American jockey also had plenty
Of grit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Some monuments are inverted
shafts or at least they seem to point
in the wrong direction.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Three times as much history has
been written as was ever manufac'
tured.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

It Is easier to get married than
divorced That is one reason why
there are more marriages.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

A woman doesn't think gift she
makes it worth anything unless She
had to sit up nights to finish it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Mr.. Chamberlain seems to have
come out of the mixup with his
monocle on straight, at all events.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADEDf
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them
white again. Large OF. package, cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

$500 per NJ. lewis "Single Binder"
straight SC cigar. costs more than other
brands, but this price gives the dealera tar
profit : and the smoker better cigar
Lewis Factory Peoria, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

A shady character doesn't always
keep a man cool.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

The shipbuilding trust seems to
have run on the rocks, although 1t
drew a great deal of water.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes
use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large OF.
package, cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Most people wear glasses because
they look better in them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Only pretty girl can be saucy with
impunity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Putting This and That Together.
Charley, dear, there aren't any
races in town, are theyY
mo. What reminded you of the
fact?"
"You haven't said anything about
the necessity for economizing for sew.
eral weeks"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Think back over your past, and you
can recall a good many losses from
asking too much,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teethpg, sOftens the gums reduces IN
Illumination, alhys pain, cures wind ,0c 25c oottie'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Individual liberty often depends
upon the size of the individual.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03
ThIa WIN Interest Mothers.

MS VIII IHtcTcSe "'VeS'"'
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Child
rem, used by Mother Gray, nurse In
Children's Home, New York, Cure Fever
ishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders,
move and regulate the bowels and destroy
Worms. Sold by all Druggists, 25c. SamPie
FREE Address A. S. Olmsted, Lehoy, N. \.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

The man who lives for himself
alone does the world favor when he
dies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

A man likes to believe in eternal
punishment-for the other fellow.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

When a musician writes march,.
he dedicates II to new man every
year.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Connecting Sweden and Germany.
A scheme for the establishment of a
permanent wireless service between
Sweden and Germany is near realiza-
. ton.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

A woman was on the street to-day
with such dirty face that even boys
were shocked.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03

Republican candidate. Burke Is q
labor unionist and an advocate OF
municipal ownership.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-03
Worlds Fair, ST.. Louis, 1904.

OF course you are going to visit the
Fair. You want to see what it will
look like. We have beautiful birds
eye view (18x36 inches) which will
be sent on receipt of 10 cents, silver
or stamps. Address.
GEORGE MORTON, G. P. A.,
"The Katy" Box Oil, st. Louis, Mo.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-02
tInarrieO nen Capture Bears.

For the first time in the history of
huging in the province bears we're
taken alive, without the use of iirearms
and in a manner which was remarkable.
says the Vancouver orc correspondent
OF the San Francisco Chronicle. jap
anesa engaged in cutting shingie bolts
discovered large bear Ia q hollow tree,
and in the attempt to oust 1t the animal
chased one OF them AS the bear came
up to him the Japanese jumped on It's
back and held his position until seven
cf his countrymen followed, all pling
on bruin and securelx holding II down
until 1t was tied. The she bear aupeared
upon the scene "A few moments after and,
elated with their success, they sprung
upon her She showed fight. but they
captured her also. The bears via be
presented 10 the city zoo by Rev. Goro
Kaburagi on behalf of his fellow coun-
trvmen. The animals weigh 250 and 2lO
Ids, respectively,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-02
Items in Brief.

Try the new market for the best in
meats.
You can see full line OF ranges at
Barrett's.
@. A. Barrett & Co. have agency for
corn binders.
Everything for the table at the Blue
Front Grocery.
Get your fishing tackle of Gross &
Worthington.
For fine groceries trade at Gross &
Worthington's.
G. A. Barrett & Co have all kinds of
machine extras.
Go to the Pioneer drugstore for Cas-
tor machine oil.
Big lot ladies' soiled Shirt Waists 19c
each. A. M. Co.
The General Good" cigar is having
the lead at Gays.
New line of Men Golf Shirts just re-
ceived at A. M. Co.'S.
NOJ Jul yOu uuJ JOuI
groceries. A. M. Co.
Ice cream soda and soda drinks of all
kinds at Mcbride & Co.'s.
200 yards Torchon laces, all widths, 5
cts per yard. A. M. Co.
The leading brands of tobacco and
cigars are sold by Gay.
The famous Superior brand of candies
is to be found at Bagley's.
Ask to see some of those exclusive
dress patterns at Manassas.
Ladies' fancy and lace atripped hose
at reduced prices A. M. Co.
Job lot of mems straw hats, 10, Is and
70 cents each. Athena Mer. Go.
"White as snow' is the term applied
to Pendleton Steam Laundry work.
Ladies' tan shoes and Oxfords marked
down to half price at A, M. Co.'S.
just received, new lot of Preferred
Stock canned goods at Bagley's.
A complete lot of Boys Linen and
Gallateer suits half price. A. M. Co.
Don't fail to see the new Fireside and
Domestic sewing machines at Bagley's.
Bring your produce. We will pay
the highest market price at oil times.
A. M. Go.
The best of everything in groceries are
to be found at the Blue Front, at prices
that are right
The entire line of Summer wash goods
marked down, regardless of cost at
A. nj, Cos.
Get our prices on barb and woven
wire fencing before buying. Umatilla
Implement Go.
The new fall shades and Blacks in la
dies undressed Kid Gloves have arrived
at A. Nj. Cos.
The Mitchell wagon pulls easy aud
holds up the load. G, A. Barrett & Co.
sell the Mitchell.
We can sell you the "Dutchman" or
"Canton" plows, You know the merit
Of these, Umatilla Implement Co.
We vii; have sample combine har-
vester to show you in short time.
Umatilla Implement Co.
For sale, The DePeatt Main street
lot and office building. Inquire Of Mrs.
Minnie pePeatt, Athena, Oregon.
There will come time some day when
you will want your house papered and
painted, and when that time does come
figure with ]. w. Chapman. Up.to-
date painter and paper hanger,
Strength and vigor come of good food,
duly digested. "Force," a ready.to-
serve wheat and barley food, adds no
burden, but sustains, noprishes, invigor-
ates.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-02
O. r. & N. Low Rates.

The o. r. & N. Co. announces low
rates for the following occasions:
Merchants carnival at Pendleton,
Tickets sold Oct. 6 to 10, limited to
Oct. II, rs cents.
Walla Walla Fruit Fair. On Oct. 4
round trip, 85 cents. Special excursion
will leave Walla Walla on return trip at
1870 p. m. Tickets on sale at $1.15
from Sep. % to Oct. 4, with limit of 8
days.
Lewiston Interstate Fair. Tickets on
sale Oct. 26 to 30, $6.4O, limit to Nov. o.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-02

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields TO treat,
ment by Elya Cream Balm, which is ngree4
ably aromatic. It is received through the
nostrils, cleanses, and heals the whole sur7
face over which il diffuses itself. Druggists
sell the 50c. size; Trial size by mail. 10
cents. Test it and you are sure to continue
the treatment.
Announcement.
To accommodate those who are partial
10 the use of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for edtdrrhas trost-
6les, the proprietoTs prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which viii be known as EIy's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the
spraying tube is 75cents. Druggists or by
mail The liquid form embodies the med
icinal properties Of the solid preparation.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-02
Has Good Fruit.

Harve Cation left some choice fruit
with the Press force this week. The
collection consisted of fine assortment
of apples, pears and prunes, delic iously
favored and free from worms, and en-
phatic in testimony Of the great posi-
bilities OF Wildhorse bottom land as a
fruit producer
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-02

If troubled with weak digestion try
Chamberlain's Stomach aud Liver Tab
let's. They will do you good For sale
by all druggists.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-02
Wheat Market.

Wheat today is 62 cents. There are
no sales being made.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-02
IT'S JUST A COUGH

that gets your lungs sore and weak and
psves the way for pneumonia or con-
sumption, or both. Acker's English
Remedy will stop the cough in q day
and heal your lungs. 1t will cure con-
sumption, asthma, bronchitis, and all
throat and lung troubles. Positively
guaranteed and your money refunded If
you are not satisfied, Write to US for
free sample. w. H. Hooker & Co.,
Buffalo, Y, Y. For eale by Mcbride &
Co.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-02
4 rhoughtrul Man.

NJ. Austin, Of Winchester, Ind,
what to do in the hour OF need.
gife had such an unusual case of
ach and liver trouble, physicians
not help her. He thought of and
tried Dr. Kings New Life Pills an she
got relief at once and was finally cured.
Only 06e, at G. @. 0sburn's drug stere.
The Monte Vista journal., 1903-12-19
History Club.

The regular meeting of the HIS.
tory club was held Monday night
Mexican proverbs were gwen in
response to roll call. The lesson
on Mexico embraced description
of President Diaz and gave m out
line of the many improvements
brought about through this won
dcrfnl man.
The lesson was conducted by
Mrs. Stephenson. Mrs. Sylvester
read a paper on Mexican industries
which was supplemented by dis
play of beautiful specimens of
drawn work and pieces of pottery,
odd and curious. Prof. a. 4.
Smith of the High School gave an
interesting talk, descriptive of the
Metric System and ITS advantages.
Current events by Miss Holt and
Mrs. Middclcamp closed the pro
gram.
The Monte Vista journal., 1903-12-19
Presbyterian Church.

Next Sunday we will again have
with us the Rev. q. L. Thompson
OF Ohio, who will preach morning
and evening.
Morning subject. Heavenly
Visions"
Evening subject, THE Run
away Slave
Sunday school at 10 o'clock u.
m. JUNIOR Endeavor at 2:3O p. IN.
Senior Endcavor at GAS p. IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening at 1870. Let us all make
II special effort to attend these
meetings.