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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-26

At Hampden the other night drug
and general mercantile store were both
burglarized The stocks of goods stolen
include silks, jewelry and silverware.
worth about 5000, and a small amount of
cash. A reward of $50 is offered for the
capture of the burglars
Frank Hatch, whose farm is located
about half way between Langdon and
Nekoma had a coon skin coat worth slOO
stolen from him at the Union depot in
st. Paul, one day last week while on his
way to Mt. Clemence, Mich, to which
place he has gone to seek relief from
severe attack of rheumatism. The rail
road company has offered a reward Of
SD for the capture of the thief
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-26
AROUND 4E2 County. !}

The Woodman camp, at Iona, is hold
ing a Thanksgiving ball tonight.
soper church people raised Sl2O at ;
basket social held the week following
election.
The father of Mrs. Harry DIETRICH o
Iona, died last week at the formers
home in Minnesota.
Since election the Milton Globe has
started up an interesting Concrete de
partment on its eighth page.
Walhalla will get into the classified
high school list as result of the visit oil
State Examiner Hayward the other day
The epidemic of small pox which has
been prevalent in the vicinity of Nekoma
since early in the fall is reported as
abating
Dr. Young, of Munich, is quite i'll in q
hospital at st, Paul, his practice is being
temporarily cared for by DR.. J. Alex
Mckay, of Clyde
The X. of P. lodge at Clyde, gave a
dance Friday, evening last week which
was largely attended by the young people
Of all the surrounding towns
Tony Keiffer. of Wales, has blossomed
ost into quite an auctioneer this fall
ne conducted two highly successful
sales last week in the vicinity of Hannah.
hchard Padden who has been farm
'os near Munich since leaving Langdon,
goes from there this winter to Perth in
io"her county, where he has rented a
see'lon of land for the coming season
concrete, or "the village beautiful
nSs been busy with new buildings going
ny ever since the road was completed
s'A weeks ago, with the prospect of Con
.'0'e oelhg transformed by springtime
IRON village into town.
Mrs, Fred S Smith,of Williston, ,and a
l0f'ner popular Langdon resident, gave
'onceFt at Hannah, last week under
s sn' auspices of the Presbyterian church.
one Was assisted by Miss Hazel Prom,
~ milton as accompanist. Following
0 concert those taking part were
s'Nuefed tastefully arranged reception
sAu luncheon at the home of Druggist
'no Mrs Dan McGruer.
Saturday afternoon prairie fire swept
considerable portion of the western
;, 40 southwestern parts of the county.
''uy suffered heavy losses by the de-
l"uc'lon of stacks of hay. Among the
'oSefs was Chas. G. Crawford, who while
'''ng here in town received a mes
t'se from CALVIN to the effect that he
b'u lost over eighty tons of hay that
o.t ospponed to lay in the path of the fire.
:. 'A'' farmers of the vicinity are left in
h' '0u' the same shape and the price of
w. NJ 10 hkoly to rule high accordingly
s,'1 uo '0sS Of life or property other than
'''0o above has been heard of.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-26
The Devil Comma" :"

Manager r. L. Burke of the Langdon
Opera House, announces that he has
secured booking of the reigning
seasons dramatic sensation, The Devil.
adapted from Franc Molnar's psycholo.
glcal Comedy of that name. MIR. Ernest
Fisher, we'll known in this territory, has
secured the rights for this section and
will appear here in the near future
Watch for announcement of date later
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-26

Scarcity of hav has sent the price w
to 81 ton at Milton.
The Nekoma band has reorganizeo
with a membership of over thirty.
Sarles reports nearly as much grain
being marketed in that town these days
during the busy threshing season.
The raiding of a blind pig at Iona, is
depiored by a correspo dent from that
place in the Nekoma News last week.
The Nekoma News announces that it
will be one of the pay -as you 90 class of
North Dakota weeklles after the first of
the year
Concrete is having farmers cooper
ative store organized with the prospect
of it opening up for business by the first
of the year.
st. Boniface church at Trler, in the
southwestern part of the county, is hold
ing a Thanksgiving church fair and
bazaar this week
d. McDermand of Osnabrock town
ship, is recovering from an attack of
blood poisoning which threatened the
amputation of his arm for some time.
The Milton fire department is giving
it's annual Thanksgiving ball tonight
This is yearly recognized as being one
of the biggest social events of the season. i.
Rev. Clarke, pastor of the Nongrega-
tional church at Nekoma, resigns to
accept the call extended 10y church at
Mazeppa, Mimi A reception and
presentation proceeded the departure of
himself and family for their new home
this week.
Robert Flack, eldest son of MIR. and
Mrs. VIM Flack of Perry township took
the train here last week for the Pacific
coast country and intends to spend at
least a greater portion of the winter in
prospecting through the states of Wash
ington, California and Oregon
Last week the Nekoma News publish
ed the franchise hich grants the
Langdon Telephone Co, the right to
enter that town with its line of tele
phone wire and poles The line runs
south from Langdon to Nekoma and in
the spring is expected to be extended
west along the 500 road to Iona, where
it will doubtless connect with the line
which has recently been built into Iona
by the farmers of Gordon township.
At the home of J. j Schrag, brother
of the groom, last Tuesday at Stark
weather, occurred the marriage of Leon
j Schrag and Ida Waltner, Rev Isaac
b. Friesen of the Mennonite church of
Munich, officiating. The wedding dinner
and supper we're served at the home of
Peter Schrag, another brother of the
groom. The bride Is the popular daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs j Waltner, who
live in the northern part of Ramsey |
county The groom has awide acquaint-
ance in southern Cavalier and northern
Ramsey counties and his many friends
will hasten to extend congratulations
The happy couple will make their home
on the groom's farm in Cavalier count!
Kelly is selling yard wide guaranteed
taffetasilks, worth 81 for 80 cents
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-26

Money always on hand for first and
second mortgage loans on Cavalier
county lands. Best of rates and con-
ditions o. e. Thompson, cashier.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-26
New Books for Langdon Library.

The Langdon public library has added
quite number of new books recently.
which during the present week have
been placed on the shelves for circula.
ton. The library now has upwards; OF
soo volumes on its catalogue and the list
below includes the additions and is
made up largely of the latest5 novels
published
l-frlma I'onna ........ NJ arion Crawford
DIVA S Ruby ............... Marion Crawford
Mountaineering in eria Nevada King
i-lent Life in Siberia ......... George kennan
> flree ofa hind-... ............. Richard Burton
6-Ihe Palace of Danger. ...... Mabel Wagncl,
The Testing of Diana Mallory Mrs. Ward
S-Heroines of Il Schooroom Tancrfro,t
9-N eilnoth, tho Wanderer Escote inmsr,
l0-ln London Town. F. Barkley Smith
ll-lnsishts at Washington 49, Harriet MONROE
l2-Ihe Golden Age Kenneth Graba,na
10 Dream Days ys..........,..... Kenneth GraIanln
1.-THE Ross of Little Already Maurice Hawjc,t
lo-Jack Raymond ...... ........ Z Voynich
lo-ooseph Vance ......... Wn de Morgan
l'-Allce for Short. t.......... WIN aa Moryan
o" o"ou ',...'t. w III de Nor an
l9-Lady of the Beeches Baroness Won Huten
2o--Ihe Calico Cat -. Charles Miner Thompson
Zl-Wlnss OF the Morning g...... :. Louis Tracy
y Al MlnEesota ................... VIM. W. Folwell
The Way of q Man ............. F. Hough
q Inc Bras Bowl ....... Louis J Y nee
22'-Denald and Dorothy. Mary Mapes Dodge
70 The Fool Errant. .,.... Maurice Hawlett
- Ll''le Men ....,..... Louisa Alcott
20 Lltlie Moien. ............. Louisa Alcott
29-under the Lilacs ......... Louisa Alcott
........... Reuben and Thevaites
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-26
Miss Edith NJ. Mcdonald
GEN1S LII.

Parties calling for any of the above
letters will state that they have been
advertised and be required to fay
charge of one cent for advertising.
I0l1,. Mo
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-26
JOHN McGAuvRAN. Posatm4ter

The kimball piano for the past twen
ty five years has been ecognized by the
greatest artists of the world as thejr
ball at factory prices in the store south
OF the Donovan block Where pia os
are being sold at factory prices. on time
or cash, to suit the purchaser.
The Southern Alberta wheat crop for
1908 averages better than 80 bushels per
acre. 30 to - lbs of seed to the acre
First class quality of coal costs from .s3
to S3 % per ton. own and control l5.-
600 acres near Lethbridge 5000 acres
sold on last trip. Land can be inspected
until Christmas time. Write for terms
and location. w. NJ Prince, Box 100
Grafton. n. d. lG ia
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-11-26
Advertised letter List.

The following list of uncalled for let
ters have been received at the Langdoo
post office, during the week ending
Thursday, Nov 2Gth, 1908.
LADIES LIST.
Mis-, Edith NJ. Mcdonald
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04
J. G. WILBORN
FOR SALE

IS acres-Fort Mill township, 81
miles of Pineville, 20 acres Of creek and
branch bottom; plenty Of wood-$1, 500.
SO acres-5k miles from Yorkville,
new Groom cottage-The White
Holmes place.
]. Ed Carson-One tract Of land, 8
miles south Yorkville; Il miles Guth-
riesville: good school, mile Bethesda
church-108 acres, 60 acres in cultiva-
tion 48 acres in woodland, no waste
land, / we'll, l tenant house, l dwell
ing house, 4-rooms, barn, 3 stalls.
Land is absolutely level. A beautiful
farm.
w. H. Alexander-914 acres, miles
from Yorkville.
S. L. Brown-1 3-room house and lot,
Filbert.
A. ]. Boheler-Jason Thompson home
tract-125 acres in cultivation, 35 acres
| in bottom land, not subject to overflow,
7-room dwelling, painted and in fine
condition, tenant houses-$16 per
acre.
1OS acres-J. E. Castles land.
450 acres-Home Of s. P. Blanken-
ship, Flint Hill; also 2l0 acres, land 8.
P. Blankenship.
1O2 acres-S11. .5O-Butler Black.
so acres-R. w. Bales, Bell land.
! 163-W. ]. Gordon land.
| One 4-room dwelling, l acre lot; also
2 large lots on West Madison St.-Mrs.
w. s. Peters.
The Shubert place: SO acres; joins
the corporate limits-$850.
The Maria Cowen place; joins David
/ IClark-$200.
sss acres; ]. R. Ferguson place
Filbert.
| IS acres, mile New Zion-$1,200.
MI Mondan-
hall, McConnellsville; Z rooms-$1 200.
127 acres; lower Steel Creek town
ship, N. c.; SIS per acre.
ISL acres; DR.. White, Miller Place;
4 miles Of Yorkville.
235 acres; 5 miles of Rock Hill; rents
for bales Of cotton-$4700.
202 acres; Sam Youngblood place;
$50 per acre.
The Old Presbyterian church prop
erty in Hickory Grove; Il acres-$soo.
| SIT acres; so acres Of fine bottom
land; $50 acres In woods; 2 story, g.
room dwelling; 9-horse farm in culti-
vation; good tenant houses; close to
railroad. This is a grand bargain
SIC per acre. w. M. Whitesides place.
220 acres, one mile Of Piedmont
Springs; 7-room dwelling; 1000 cords
of wood; 10 acres CT fine bottoms
$50 per acre. A. c. White place.
David Russell place; 12l acres near
corporate limits.
| 1926 Acres-a beautiful 5-room cot
tage; good new barns stalls; double
crib. Everything in good shape;
tenant houses; land lies we'll; plenty OF
wood; Bethel township, 6 miles Of Clo-
YER At a bargain-J. M. Barnett.
I wish my friends to know that can
sell their land or buy land for them
better than they can.
am prepared to handle any propo-
sition.
| Now is the time to make your trades.
You trade now, and make your pay
ments in the fall or the first Of the year.
j. C. WILRORN. Real Estate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04
Ask to be Shown

1t Is a generally accepted fact that
even after the experience which the
public has passed through during the
past few years in the matter Of life in
surance developments "details are not
necessary that the average man buys
life insurance from an agent instead Of
the company he is selling insurance
for, and takes his word as to the guar
antees, the provisions of the policy and
the companys record, losing sight Of
the fact that the company is only re-
sponsible to the extent of the contract
1t issues. I have been making the un-
qualified statement in these columns
for the past nine years that the Mu-
tual Benefit Life Ins. Co., Of Newark, N.
j., had a record for equitable treatment
Of policy-holders unapproached by any
company in the world and that 1t is
sued more liberal policies and carried
them at less cost than any other COM
pany. I have always been able to
prove this when asked to do so, and
am today. Don't you think that before
accepting a. policy from any other COM
pany, regardless Of claims Of agents,
it Is to your interest to ask to be shown
wherein the Mutual Benefit excells all
others? You are really more interested
than I am, whether you realize 1t or
not. SAM M. GRlST,
Special Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04

THE EXCEPTIoN.-Two old negroes,
gazing at many colored circus post
er, were comparing the merits of the
oid-time circus with those Of the up
to-date performance.
Der am no argument necessary, y
said Rastus, emphatically. 1T have bin
'knowledged dat de John Robinson cir
Gus am de best in de world"
What TO you talk like dat, MANI"
Jackson replied. Der am only one
circus WORT mentionin', and dat am de
greatest show on erf. Look at de pict-
ure, man! See where it say greatest
show on earth?"
"Shone, All, sees dat, but you neglect
t. look in de far corner where it say
somefing else"
1T says, greatest show on earth
SEPT L. 'cept one-an dat one am
de John Robinson circus"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04
IDENTIFY never heard of the "billion dol

IDENTIFY never heard of the "billion dol
lar congresses"
When this article was shown to one
Of the senators from Illinois he re-
marked that it reminded him of man
who lived in a Connecticut town in the
early Cos.
1t appears that when Lincoln was a
candidate for reelection the Republi-
cans made every effort to get the sup
port of this man, but in vain. Finally
one of them asked him why it was that
he would not support Lincoln.
"Tll never vote for a Republican, as
long as l live" was the emphatic reply.
why, they're running the country.
Take Lincoln himself. Why, he's spent
moren $4,000 already trying to put
this war down, and he amt stopped
vet"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04

WoRDLEss WoNDER.-Truth was at
the bottom of her we'll, but the Cost
of Print Paper, by shouting very loud,
made her hear.
I'm going to help you!" declared
the Cost of Print Paper.
"Of course Truth hurried right up
the way things were going she was
mighty glad to be helped.
Easy enough" the Cost of Print
Paper went on in a breezy, confident
way I'm making it so the newspa-
pers would rather take the trouble to
get things right in the first place than
give up so much space to denials the
day after"
Dear me, this is very gratifying!'
exclaimed Truth, rubbing her hands
and beaming cordially.-Puck.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04

ONCE POOR HIMsELF.-The little hero
of the following incident, did not be-
long to me. In fact, from his appear
ance 1 think he belonged to no one in
particular. l am equally sure that
the fact of his loneliness had no ter
rors for him. He was ragged little
urchin selling papers on busy down.
town corner. A stylishly gowned wo-
man amid the hurrying throng drop
ped her pocketbook. Quick as a flash
the boy seized it and hurried after her.
Touching his cap, he handed her the
heavy purse.
She thanked him very graciously
and handed him a nickel. In a tone
equally gracious he responded Jaw,
keep your nickel; was poor once my
elf."-Delineator.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04

SUMNER RESORT NoTICE.-Brimstone
Lake-just out of Hades. An ideal
place for those wishing change from
the more rigorous climate they have
been accustomed to.
Almost entirely free from falling
cinders.
Southern exposure. Fireworks ev-
cry night.
Hot baths a speciality. Nothing but
birthstone from our own spring used
Good society. Patronized by best
sinners. Expert fallen angels as wal
ters.
For those VINO have been burned tc
a crisp and are worn out with being
toasted, no pace could be better.
Hot firebrands served with meals
Life.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04
WOULD HAVE SHOT HIM.
Quaint Story of Marshal SouIt and
Louis Philippe.

GoutS
In the reign of Louis Philippe, Vic
tor Hugo was a frequent and welcome
guest at the Tuileries. Here is one Of
his anecdotes of the time as told in
Victor Hugo's memoirs:
"a few days ago the king said to
Marshal Soult in the presence Of 9TH
ers Marshal, do you remember the
siege of Cadiz?'
Rather, sire, I should think so.
swore enough before that cursed Ca
diz. I invested the place and was fore
ed to go away as I had come
Marshal, while you were before
it was inside it.
"'I know. sire
1.-The cortes and the British cabinet
offered me the command of the Span
ish army
"I remember sire
1.-THE offer was a grave one. I hes
itated long Bear arms against France?
For my family it is possible, but
against my country! l was greatly
perplexed At this juncture you ask
ed me through a trustworthy person
for secret interview in little house
situated on the Cortadura, between the
city and your camp. Do you remem-
Der the fact. Mr.. Marshall
"'Perfectly, sir. The day was fixed
and the interview arranged
land I did not turn up?'
THAT is So
"'Do you know why?
81 never knew
81 will tell you. As I was prepar-
ing to meet you the commander of
the English squadron. apprised of the
matter I know not how, dropped upon
me brusquely and warned me that I
was about to fall into a trap; that,
Cadiz being impregnable, they de-
SPARED of seiZing me, but that at Cor
tadura I would be arrested by you;
that the emperor wished to make the
Due D'OrleanS a second volume Of the
Due d'Enghein. and that you would
have shot me instantly. There, real
ly.' added the king, with smile,
your hand on your conscience, were
you going to shoot me-?
THE marshal remained silent for
moment. then replied: NO. sire. I
wanted to compromise you The sub
ject of the conversation was changed.
A few minutes later the marshal took
leave of the king. and the king, as he
watched him go, said, with a smile, to
the person who had heard the CONVEX
satiOn: Compromise! Compromise!
Today it is called compromise. In re-
ality he would have shot me-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04
4alranrulls department.

ONLY ONE ALTERNATIvE.-A cynic
was smiling at the extravagant atten-
tions that are lavished by the rich
upon pet dogs He spoke of the canine
operations for appendicitis, the canine
tooth crownings, the canine ward
robes, that occur in New York. and
then he said:
How servants hate these pampered
cursl At a house where 1 was calling
one warm day the fat and pompous
butler entered the drawing room and
said:
Ibid you ring, madam
"'Yes, Harrison. 1 wish you to
take Fido out walking for two hours.
Harrison frowned slightly. But
Fido won't follow me, madam he
said.
Then, Harrison, you must follow
Fido.'"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04

GIVING EvIDENCE.-A Mountaineer
intimated that he knew a great deal
about a moonshiner on trial in Ken
lucky court, and thereby got free
transportation to Louisville to testify
for the state.
What can you tell us about this
man." asked the district attorney.
WAL" he answered, swelling with
importance, 81 seen this feller riding
along the road in the het of hot day
on a pacing roam nag, and a waving of
a flag and blowing of horn; and /
ak him if that war Blue Grass horse
or Chitterling breed, and he said 1t
war."-Harper's Weekly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04
A RECEIVER OF CoNF1scATEp Goo1

A RECEIVER OF CoNFISCATED GOODS.
The sling, or Shanghai" as it is
sometimes called by boys, who use it
to shoot at birds and any other target
that takes their youthful fancy, is an
illegal weapon in Melbourne, where
the police confscate every one they
see.
One day Bobby. aged 5. meeting
another Bobby" in blue uniform and
brass buttons, asked, eagerly.
is is true that you take shanghais
from little boys?"
"Indade 1 do" answered Bobby Sc
niOr
Then will you please give me one?"
Youths Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04

DAYS are given the first place Of honor.
But at no time throughout the year in
the United States are there any holi-
days of such closeness or so nationally
recognized as the Australian Cup Day
or as any Of the English or Scottish
bank holidays. Americans do not
know how to make holiday in the
thorough and general way Of the
British.-London Daily News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04

NOT So MUCH NEEDED-Like most
minister's families. they were not eX-
tensively blessed with this worlds
goods. She. however. was the young
est of ten children until her father ex-
planned to her Of the baby sister who
had come in the night.
We'll" she said. after due thought,
II pose it's all right, papa, but there's
many a thing we needed worse. =
Delineator.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04

No USE ASKING HM.-A certain
Sunday school class in Philadelphia
consists for the most part of young
sters who live in the poorer districts of
the city. One Sunday the teacher
told the class about Cain and Abel,
and the following week she turned to
Jimmie. a diminutive lad, who, how
ever. had not been present at the pre-
vious session.
Jimmie" she said, Il want you to
tell me who killed Abel?"
'Aint no use aSkin' me. teacher"
Said Jimmie; 1 didn't even know he
was dead"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04

THE FORGOTTEN NATIoN.-"There's
eight nations represented in this
ward of ours" said Mr.. Halloran to
his wife on his return from a political
meeting. He began to count them off
his fingers.
There's Irish, Frinch, Eyetalians,
Poles, Germans, Roosians, Greeks an
amt it queer l disremember the
other wan? There's Irish, Frinch"-
Maybe twas Americans" suggest
ed Mrs. HallOran.
Sure, that's it," said her husband
II couldn't think. youths cOmpan-
ion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04

In FAVOR OF ECONOMY.-In one of
the magazines lately issued there was
an account of the method of running the
government wherein among other
startling statements the author as
serted that the annual receipts and eX-
penditures of the national treasury
were sometimes as high as a hundred
million dollars. The writer had evil
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04
Legal Blanks
and Forms

ASSORTMENT TO BE FOUND AT
THE ENQUIRER OFFICE.
The following Blanks in approved
forms, on good paper stock, may be
had at The Enquirer Office:
Chattel Mortgage
Lien and Mortgage on Crop
Promisory Note
Mortgage of Real Estate
Title to Real Estate
Subpoena Writs
Subpoena Tickets.
Prices on any Of the above in guam
ity upon application.
l.. NJ. CRISIS SONS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-04
YORkVILLE
MONUMENT WORKS.
Remember the Dead

Every grave in York county should
be appropriately marked with Tomb
stone or Monument. To do this Is not
only mark of respect and esteem to
ones departed relatives, but it Is de-
sirable and, proper to place an endur-
ing record in stone over all graves. II
you have loved ones who have passed
to the great beyond and are consider
ing the idea Of a suitable marker for
their graves, we will appreciate call
from you that we may have an oppor-
tunity of showing you designs Of Head
Stones and Monuments and quoting
you prices.
YoRkVILLE MONUMENT WORKS.
w. 3. WyIie, SEC. and Treas.