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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
NO FREAKS IN EVIDENCE.
Ihlrtieth General Assembly Passed
No Unusual Measures.

1hlrtieth General Assembly Passed
No Unusual Measures.
The thirtieth general assembly
closed last week, one day later than
the session of two years ago, which
commenced two days carrier. The
present session had fewer days OF
actual work than any session for
long time. There was much delay at
the start because of the fire in the
capitol. Aside from the final settle
ment of appropriations there has been
little to arouse feeling among the mem
bers. The appropriations made will
take somewhere in the neighborhood
of $2,300,000 for the biennial period.
The members believe that the tax levy
can be kept down to mills for both
of the years of the period. but this
will mean slight reduction In the
treasury balance at the end of the
period.
The debate on the appropriation bill
for the educational institutions showed
that members of the legislature have
been engaged in informing themselves
as to the needs of the colleges. The
discussion in the senate showed that
the rivalry between the university and
the state college has been intense.
Governor Cummins said he thought
the work of the legislature of very
high order, and decidedly sensible. No
freak bills were passed and nothing
unusual done, but the standard of ex-
cellence of measures passed Is good.
Governor A. B. Cummins put in a
day signing bills and departed for
French Lick Springs, where he will
rest for few weeks and try to recover
from his illness, which has kept him
from work nearly all the winter past.
He lost forty pounds in weight through
his illness, and is in hourly danger OF
breaking down if he attempts any
work. He will not return until near
| time for the Republican state conven-
ton. The governor had signed all the
bills in his hands save these seven:
s. F. 16. Substitute-The general
drainage bill
8. F. 15-Relating to drains and
bitches.
8. F. 239-Relating to the rights OF
owners Of land with respect to sur.
face waters.
H. F. 277-Relating to the meander
cd lakes, their drainage and sale. ;.
H. F. 32S-Maling slight amend
ment in regard to park commission
er's powers in exchange of land.
s. F. 230-Providing for sale Of Is
lands in meandered rivers of the state
and giving the executive council power
to lease or sell.
II. F. 425--Regulaton of corporations
doing business on the installmen
plan, or the "home cooperative" sys
TEN.
The governor will not decide these
cases until after his return.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Robbed The Grave.

A startling incident is narrated by
John Oliverof Philadelphia, a follows:
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongne
coated, no appetite, growing weaker
day by day. Three physicians had
given me up, Then ] was advised to
use Electric Bitterk; To my great Joy.
the first bott!e made a decided I'M
prove menL / continued their use fol
three weeks. ard am now well man
/ know they robbed the grave Of IN
other victim " No one should fail t
try them, Only so cents, guaranteed,
1T e ~ OaesaGyf , uSta1 SrtN =.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Victim Of Missouri Explosion.

Lieutenant W. G. Davidson, killed in
the explosion on the battleship Mis-
souri,, was the only son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew ]. Davidson of Sioux City.
Davidson was thirty-two years old and
received his appointment at the hands
Of Congressman Ptckler Of South Da-
kota. The young man was then at
tending the state agricultural college
at Bookings. s. d., where he was
among the brightest Of the students.
He was appointed Sept. %, 1891.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22

granu duke was IN the water about =
minutes before he was picked up by
torpedo boat. Lieut.. Won Kobe was
also found swimming and was picked
up. Capt Jokovleff was thrown against
D stanchion with such force that he
WAS Killed. Grand Duke Cyrils inju-
RES were severe, Besides receiving q
blow on the neck. his legs were burned
and he suffered serious shock.
Loss Of Life About 600.
The exact number Of Vice Admiral
kakaroff's staff on board the Petropav-
sovsk when she sank is unknown, but
II is thought by the admiralty to be
probably is or 16. The exact number
Df the crew lost is also unknown. The
Peropavlovsk had complement of
shout $50, of which so were saved at
Last accoaints
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Minister Has Too MANY Wives.

Rev. I. B. Taylor, the alleged biga-
mist, appeared in court at Sigourney
and pleaded guilty. He was Metho-
dist preacher and had two wives, one
In Iowa and one in Delaware. When
the prisoner appeared before Judge
Preston he was calm and smiled, ap-
pearing not to care. Sentence will be
pronounced April 90.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Miners Reach Agreement.

The miners and operators of the
four Iowa districts arrived at an agree
ment at Des Moines on the report OF
the subcommittee on scales, whereby
the indianapolis agreement is taken
as basis throughout, with the excep-
ton Of the wages of top men in the
First and Fourth districts, which are
to be governed by the SIS per cent re-
duction, with a minimum wage of
41.0S per day. The agreement, which
is regarded as complete victory for
the operators, who have been contend
ing for the Indianapolis agreement.
will have the effect of placing in opera
ton all the mines in the state. employ
Ing over $4,000 men. The original
fight was begun over the wages of less
than 400 men
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
DAMAGE bv Landslides.

Hornbrock, Cal, April 16.-Immense
avalanches are being caused here by
the bursting of mountain lake and
the Southern Pacific tracks are covered
with mud and rocks for a great dis
lance. The slide Is considered the
worst in recent history. Ten trains
are stalled as result of the slide and
fully 300 passengers are on the ground.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
welaman Accused Of MURDER

Conrad Weigman, who is charged
with the shooting Of H, N. Deeter near
Graetinger in the Pat Grove" case,
was bound over to appear at the May
term of court under $4,000 bonds to
answer to the charge OF murder In the
second degree. Judge Quarton acted
at the preliminary hearing at EN-
metsburg
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Aqed Postmaster Fined.

Postmaster John Dolph of Brighton,
Ia, was tried on a charge Of violating
the postal laws in the United States
court at Keokuk, Friday Dolph was
charged with opening letters addressed
to patrons Of the Brighton postofce.
He is an old man and has served as
postmaster for many years. Curiosity
was the only motive. Judge McPher-
son imposed fine Of $40eand costs. :
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
VIII Lecture on Seed Corn.

Professor P. G. Holden of the state
agricultural college at Ames will make
q trip through Northwest Iowa de-
iivering lectures on seed corn. Pro-
lessor Holden says the farmers OF
Iowa will not get half crop this sea
son, II they do not properly select
their seed corn. This Is because OF
the nature Of last seasons crop.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Forty rhoueand Dollar Fire.

A fire last week destroyed the north
wing Of the two-story dormitory Of the
Iowa school for the deaf, two miles
south of Council Bluffs. Much ex-
element was caused among the pu-
pills, but all were rescued without acct
dent. Half Of the building burned.
The main structure was burned two
years ago. The latest loss will prob
ably reach $4,000. with no insurance.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
rwelve PrIsoners Escape.

Twelve prisoners confined in the
military guardhouse at Des Moines es-
capped last week by saving their way
out with case knife. The crimes
committed for which the men were de-
tanned are more or less serious, and
determined effort will be madc to ap-
nrnhend them
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Bank Robbers EolIed.

Bank robbers appeared at Jesup. a
small town fourteen miles east OF
Waterloo, and were detected when
about to blow up the vault door of the
Citizens State hank. A night police
man turned in an alarm which the
robbers heard. They left the bank
and the posse of citizens started In
pursuit. Later the outlaws were dis
covered hiding In the railroad yards
and an exchange of shots took place,
but no one was injured and the out.
laws eScADed
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
To Mothers In This Town :

Children who are delicate, feverish
and cross will get immediate relief
from Mother Gray's Sweet Powders
'nr Children. They cleanse the stom.
ache, act on the liye., making q sick
Gh onrs oq P soa ali dtuF
g ssn &c Sample FREE. Address,
Allen 8. Clmsted, Leroy, N. z. 62-i
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
EIGHT Killed.

Berlin, April 18.-According to dis
patch received from Windhoek, Ger
man southwest Africa, a captain, first
lieutenant and six men were killed and
a lieutenant and seven men severely,
and five men slightly, wounded In a
battle with the Hereros on April IS, at
Okatumba, five miles southwest OF
Katjapia. No other details have been
received
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Worry Kills Banker.

Owen e. Miller of the firm Of o. E.
Miller & Son, private bankers OF New
Providence, Ia, dropped dead from
heart failure. His bank failed recent
ly and 1t is presumed that Mr.. Miller
by worrying over financial affairs, i'm
paired his health.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Little Girl Divorced.

Little Gertie Trusty, the eleven
year-old child wife Of John A. Leeper,
sixty.five years old, has been granted
a divorce by Judge Scott at Washing
ton, la. She was married to Leeper
two years ago in the Ozark mountains
near Lebanon, Mo-, by travelling min
lister at her mothers command. The
little girl has donned short dresses
and is playing with dolls at the home
Of F. H. Caldwell while trying to for
get her remarkable experience.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Postmaster Fined.

Keokuk, Ia, April 16.-Postmaster
John Dolph, of Brighton. Ia, was
tried on a charge of violating the
postal laws, in the United States
court here Friday. Dolph was charged
with opening letters addressed to
patrons Of the Brighton post Office. He
is an old man and has served as post
master for many years. Judge Nc
Pherson imposed fine Of $40 and
costs,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
rhief WjlIIno to compromlse.

BY means Of an X-ray the chief of
detectives at Davenport has succeed
ed in locating stolen diamond in the
stomach of negro. The negro Is I'M
der arrest and is willing to compro-
mise the case by returning the stolen
property. He is anxious to make resti-
tuition as soon as the doctors can ad-
wise some means of producing it. The
detectives and surgeons are co-operat-
ing on the case, and predict a satisfac-
tory issue soon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
STORAGE Reservoir Falls.

A storage reservoir at Story City,
forty miles northwest of Marshalltown.
has collapsed. The tank, containing
1,400 barrels OF water. fell on the city
jail. which was completely demolished.
Three tramps In jail were badly hurt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Minister Under Arrest.

Rev. w. T. Nickerson is in custody
at Columbus, O.. charged with en-
bezzlement of funds of the First Rap-
fist church of Marshalltown, of which
he had been pastor for several years
and until last summer when he went
East to hold revival meetings. His
wife, whom he married years ago,
claims he deserted her and their In
FAINT son. Sheriff Hutson left for Co
lumbus with requisition papers for
Niclserson.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Page Woven
Wire Fence.

l will have large car load
here at Cresco, April 20. 1904.
| have sold the Page Fence
here at Cresco for II years
md will furnish any height
II style cheaper than ever.
Prices from 25c per rod, up
Can give YOU 10 wire, % in.
for 3Oc per rod Also Gates
of all sizes.
Tor infnrfnatinn annnira Of
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
BAY STATE REPUBLICANS.
The Convention in Boston Declares
Against Reciprocity with
Canada.

Boston, April 16.-Canadian re-
Ciprocity and Eugene Foss, Its fore
most champion in this section of New
England, were decisively defeated Fri
day in the republican state convention
called to elect four delegates at large
to the republican national convention
at Chicago. Mr.. Foss who before the
convention, had announced his inten-
ton Of offering reciprocity resolution
and of contesting as candidate for
delegate at large on this issue, carried
out his plan. His resolution was over
whelmingly voted down, and he was
rejected as delegate by vote Of ITS
to 1.161 for his nearest contestant. At
a time when. to all appearances. a cons
siderable sentiment in the convention
was with Mr.. Fess, Senator Lodge took
the platform and by an eloquent ad-
dress stemmed the tide and carried the
delegates with him. The following
delegates at large were chosen: Elk
Gov. w. Murray Crane, Senator Lodge
ex-Gov. John D. Long and Col. e. G
Benton.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Many plvlnes Prayed.

The senate of the recent general as
sembly had sixty-seven separate chap
lains to do the praying for it and the
house was started Alright in the morn
lngs by sixty-six separate ministers
of the gospel. In very few cases did
any one preacher otficiate in both
houses during the session SO that
about 1888 ministers will receive state
warrants for IS each, or total of
1865 worth of prayer for the state leg.
islators.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22

Congressman Conner Nominated.
Congressman J. P. Conner, Republi.
can. Of the Tenth Iowa district, was
unanimously nominated for reelection
ct Fort Dodge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
THE NATIONAL CONGRESS,
Summary Of Work Done in Senate and
House by the Lawmakers at the
Fifty Eighth Session.

Waahtueton, April lin the senate
on Saturday Senator Spooner replied to
the structures on the conduct of the
post Once department. He defended
the course Of the postmaster general.
He also defended the president against
attacks. The bill for the aid Of the
Portland. Ore. exposition was passed,
% was the Philippine shipping bill. In
the house Mr.. Cochran spoke on his
resolution directing an inquiry by the
Judiciary committee as to whether
there was authority in the law for the
recent executive order relating to pen
sions for age disability. The committee
on rules had reported an order direct
ing the resolution to lie on the table.
The resolution was laid on the table,
lO3 to 100.
Washington, April 1.-THE Culberson
amendment to the post Office appropria-
ton bill, providing for commission to
Investigate the post office department,
was before the senate all of Monday,
and after being ruled out of order in
modified form, was pending when the
senate adjourned. The house passed the
bill reported by the committee on rivers
and harbors appropriating 100000 for
the restoration or maintenance of chan
nels, or of other river and harbor i'm
provements.
Washington, April 13.-In the senate
yesterday the post Office appropriation
bill was passed, and the bill providing
, form of government for the Panama
canal zone was taken up, but debate
on 1t had not begun when the senate
! adjourned. In the house the race ques-
ton was injected into the proceedings
by Mr.. Scott (Kan) in long address,
in which he referred to his previous
/ statement that 1t was current in Kan
sas that ex-President Cleveland had
dined c. H. ]. Taylor, a Kansas negro
politician. At the instance of Mr.. Bart
lett (Ga.) letter from ex-Paesident
Cleveland was read, denying that he
had ever dined a negro.
Washington. April 14.-The senate
Wednesday began consideration Of the
! bill providing for the government Of
the Panama canal zone. The greater
part Of the day was occupied by Senator
Morgan In support of amendments Of
+, fered by himself. The house devoted
itself to consideration of bill amend
Ing the law relating to the Philippine
Islands.
| Washington, April 15.-In the senate
! yesterday the committee on appropria-
lions reported the sundry civil bill. Ar
increase Of $2,s54,o04 was made by the
committee, so that the bill now carries
1 $50, 102. 400 The senate devoted the en-
tire day to the consideration of the bill
for the government of the Panama
canal. The house passed the Philip
pine bill and began consideration o
the general deficiency bill.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22

Ordinary household accidents have
no terrors when there's bottle OF DR.
Thomas Eclectric OIL In theme dlcine
hest. Heals burns, cuts bruises,
sprTfns, Instant relief.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Fatal Explosion,

Florence, Kan, April 14-The boiler
Of Santa Fe engine standing in the
yards here exploded, instantly killing
Emanuel Hahn, the fireman, and fatal
ly injuring William E. Moody, the en-
gineer, both Of Emporia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22

Congressman Thomas Renominated.
The First district Republican con-
grsssional convention at Keokuk re-.
nominated Congressman Thomas Of
Burlington as candidate for congress-.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Girl Attempts Suicide.

Thirteen-year.old Madge Cunning of
Mount Ayr swallowed chloroform be-
cause her schoolmates tainted her
about the wrecking Of her fathers
bank, as a result Of which the stock
holders have lost thousands Of dollars
She will live.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Renonainated.

Lewiston, Me-, April 14.-At the Sec
ond district republican convention here
Wednesday. Hon. Charles e. Littlefeld
was renominated for congress by ac-
clamation,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Renouainated.

Portland, Me-. April 15.-Congress-
man Amos l.. Allen, of Alfred, was re-
nominated by the First district repub-
lican convention.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
saitdde uf P,stuairtnN ,AxtdruAy

Akron, d., Aust fS.-E q Wyrtuu,
chahlHan df slIe board Of VubGr safetg
and very prominent attorney Of this
city, committed suicide at his home Fri
day by shooting hinsslt tnxpylsh tn
&saa VIII q syspiyyss
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
TO Succeed Makaroff.

St. Petersburg. April 15.-The car
has appointed Vice Admiral Skrydloff,
commander of the Black sea fleet, to
succeed the late Vice Admiral Maka-
roff as commander in chief of the Rus
sian naval forces in the far east.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF James Stevenson ST., Deceased.
Notice Is hereby given, thai rhe subscriber
bias been duly appointed Admin sirator t. the
the Estate OF James Stevenson Sr Late of
saapel Leaf in The t'",Ut,yOf Howard. state
upon; himself that trust as the
aw directs. All persons having demands upon
he estate or the said decreased are requi ed to
'xhibit the same; and persons ind, bted to the
aid estateare called upon to mike payment to
JOHN DUNAGAN, n
Admints rafor
Cresco, Ia. April, 6. 1901 62ws
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
n Lover's Revenge.

Batavia, N. Y, April 13.-Clyde Ore,
IS years DID, who halls from Wiscon-
sin. shot and killed Addie Blossom, %
years old, Tuesday and then killed HIM
self. He was enraged at being baked
by the girls parents in his intention to
marry her.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Democratic County Convention.
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1894.

A delegate convention of the Democrats of
Howard county. Iowa, is hereby called to De
held at Cresco, Iowa, on
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
OFFICIAL PAPER OF COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

A delegate convention OF the Democrats of
the State of Iowa is hereby called to be held at
Des Moines on WEDNESDAY, MAY 4. 1904, for
the purpose Of selecting -Four delegates at large
and twenty-five district delegates 1.-TWO from
each Congressional districD 20 represent the
Democrats OF the State at the National Con-
vention to be held at st. Louis on July 6, 1904
and to transact such other business as may
properly come before the convention.
The ratio of representation will be one dele
gate at large from each county and one dele
gate for each 200 votes or fraction of 100 or
over, cast for the Democratic candidate for
governor at the last general election.
The several counties will be entitled to the
following delegates:
ehicKas ars.. clayton.
Fayette ..............l2 FL 'yd ............... 4
Howard ......... -. 8 Mitch II -. .......
Wlnneshiek...... Worth. .............
All voters who endorse the principles of the
Democratic party and who intend 10 support
its candidates are invited to participate in the
selection OF delegates to this convention.
BY order of the Democratic State Central
Committee. A. E, JAcKsNN.
N q. ROBERTS, Chairman.
Secretary
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22

N. 1. phone, sRidgeway Is
Or GEO. .WOLIUNG IN. I.
phone. 17l) can be found at
Fitzgerald & Woods Imple-
ment House on Market St.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
Men OF Oak

Timbers of oak keep the old
homestead standing through
the years. 1t pays to use the
right stuff.
Men of oak" are men in
rugged health, men whose
bodies are made Of the sound
est materials.
Childhood is the time to lay
the foundation for sturdycon-
stitution that will last for years.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
stuff.
SCOTS Emulsion stimulates
the growing powers Of children,
helps them build a firm
t0uFdadsn t0t a sturdy rUnsts
tvttuyN
1snd FOR free sample.
SCOTT 4 BOVINE. chsuntsts,
1eo.4ts pssgi strest, New Yprse.
ess1sGDH60g )frttr4asssJ1k !.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
win Take On statehood Bills

VIII IHho p EtHIeHVUU oIlIS.
Washington, April 16.-The republican
members Of the house Friday by unani-
nous vote agreed to take up the state.
hood bill recently reported from the
committee on territories, aud begin It's
consideration q The huupa Ttgssdsy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22

at O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of electlng
eight delegates to represent The Democrats of
the county at the Democratic State Convention
to be held at Des Moines, Iowa, on May 4, 1904.
and to transact such other business as may
properly come before the convention. The ra-
ito Of representation will be one delegate +
each rs votes or fraction thereof, Cast for the
Democratic candidate for governor at the t
general election.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22
It Was the Itrashni.

st. Petersburg, April 16.-An Official
correction has been issued, according to
which 1t was the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Itrashni, and not the Bezstrasni,
which became separated from the rest
of the feet in the early morning Of
Wednesday last and was sunk by the
Iapapese torpedo boat destroYers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-22

The committees of the different precincts are
requisite 10 Call caucuses of the selection o.
delegates from their respective precincts.
BY order of The Democratic COUNTY Central
Committee. JOHN N. 70 ANNON,
Chairman