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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
CHARLTON WILL PLEAD HE
SHOT IN SELF-DEFENSE

NAPLES, Italy, Aug 2S.-Porter
Charlton arrived here at ten minutes
past three this afternoon from Amer
lea on board the steamship Re
D'Italia to be tried TO rthe murder of
HE wife. at Lake Como, three years
ago.
John Palmieri, formerly of Gala
bria. but now a lawyer of New York.
asserts that he has been retained
as Charlton's counsel. He has OBJ
tanned permission to interview the
prisoner Palmieri says he expects
the trial to begin at Como early in
October and that it will last fort
night. He says he will plead in de-
Tense of Charlton that he was in
toxicated and that he was legitimate
ly defending himself
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
Ink for school and Home

Ink for school and Home
Reg, 4c School Ink
Carriers" 2-oz. bottle.
black, for school Ply
Reg. &c Red Ink--"Car-
ter's" III oz. bottle, ex-
cellent quality of red
ink ,........,.......31ac
Reg. Sc Carriers" Black
Ink-4-oz. bottle. for
school, home or office. &c
Reg. Zoe Waterman's
Ideal Ink ~ Blue blnck
and Jet black, for filling
fountain pens ....... 7c
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Stafaord's Commercial.
4 OF. bottle .........,. 7c
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iental gold, 1-oz.
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Carriers" household in
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marking linen .,...7c
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Reg. l5c Waterman 3
Inli-4-oz. bottle, the only
ink for fountain pens,
blue and Jet black =. .12c
School Mucilage and Paste
Reg. DC Mucllage-Car-
ter's 2-oz. bottle, school
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fast, with brush ..... Sc
Reg Sc Tube Paste
Carriers Photo Library,
In tubes ...........3 SIC
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Carriers, 2-oz. cone, ex-
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work .................3J ec
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bottle ..a.,.,.......7 c
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bottle, excellent stickfast
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
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Points

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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28

Lead Pencils With Your
Own Name
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Pencils with your own
name, 4 styles, 3 pencils
TO n Observation-Disclosures. Gle
Crayons in Boxes
Good for coloring and
other work.
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Eagle wax erayons, 3 as
sorted colors to the box,
for school or home use,
31Rc
Reg. Zoe Crayon Pen
cils-Six TO n box, yellow,
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and purple. ............7c
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Round polished, six as
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One dozen assorted col
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Eagle pencil goods. 15c
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ors, wood encased. 80. 19c
Lead Pencils
Assortment Greater Than
Ever.
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Red and blue reversible,
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28

Reg. 10c Composition
Books-120 pages, many
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Reg. Toe Composition
Books - Flexible cover,
IA pages, handsome de-
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at ...,.s,.......,....16 loo
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Mt ....,..............10c
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
JOB SEEKER SERIOUSLY HURT

Lucas Litwin, 20 years old, of IS
jackson street, who was caught in
a freight elevator in which he was
riding to apply for a position at
the warehouse of the Central rail-
road, at Mechanic and Lawrence
streets, yesterday, is reported in a
very precarious condition at the City
Hospital today. His throat is badly
cut and he is unable to take food.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
HOSPITAL CoNyENTION PLANS

BOSTON, Aug 2S-Plans for en-
larging the work and influence of the
American Hospital Association were
discussed at the annual convention
of that body last night. DR.. e. P.
Haworth, of Kansas City, Mo-, said
that the association fought to form
ulate code of ethics to be observed
by hospitals in their relation to the
physicians, the professional nurses,
the public and one another"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
TO HONOR PLAYGROUND DIRECTOR

Christopher A. Schumacher, the
director of the Newton Street Play
ground, will be the guest of honor of
the Washington Athletic Club at the
Prince street recreation centre to-
night and will deliver an address on
1.-THE Secret of Success" All young
men who think they might be inter-
ested or contemplate joining this club
are cordially invited to be present.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
CLOAK MAKERS BACK AT WORK

There was great enthusiasm at a
meeting of the striking cloak makers
at 103 Montgomery street last night
when Max Bruck, as general organ
izer of the union, announced that the
last of the employers had signed the
agreement. He announced that all
the strikers would return to work this
morning.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
Erasers and Rubber
Bands

Bands
Reg. Tc Rubber Eras-
ers-Inrge size, for INK
or pencil .,..,.,.,...5c
Reg. &c Blackboard
rasers-Andrew's felt
orasers .......,.,,..... &c
Reg. l2c Elastic Bands
One gross to the box
handy ...........t..,.,.. DC
Reg. 25c Elastic Bands
In boxes, assorted to
the box ........,,,.,.. 19c
School Bags and Straps
Reg. re Book straps
Made of strong
leather ...,.t........S 4sc
Reg. 25c School Bags
Made of good quality f0c
Reg. zoe School Bags
Good size, with extra
pocket, nicely lined. F.. zoe
Reg. 4Sc School Bags
Keratol, heavy leather
strap, very strong -. 30c
Reg. 100 School Bags
Leather finish. made of
corduroy, with extra
pockets .....,,..t,... ooc
Lead Pencils
Reg. 10c lropellinG
Pencils - Trumpet, made
OF extra light aluminium.
with extra boz of lead &c
Scrap Books and Auto
graph books.
O.. ll.,,,,,4 nAA1
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
ELBECo CLUB DANCE

The ninth of the seasons roof
dances being conducted by the Elbeco
Club will be held tonight on the roof
Of Bamberger's store. In addition to
the dance program. moving picture
entertainment will be given.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
TWO KILLED IN AUTO CRASH.

BECKETT, Mass, Aug. 2S.-Albert
Williams and David Garvin, of Pitts
field, were killed today when their
automobile overturned while descend
ing a steep hill known as Jacobs
ladder
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
Sale held at Department, Sbe-
eiaI Tables and Big Bar
gain Square, opposite
Notions Section
Composition Books

Composition Books
Reg. sc Composition Books
White coated cover composition
books, 100 pages. at. ....... BE
Reg SC Composition Books-A
very large assortment; many
handsome designs. at. ......... BE
Reg. 10c Composition Books
Stiff cover, 100 pages, good paper,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
Writing Tablets and
School Dictionaries

Reg. 7c Writing Tab
lets-Plaln and ruled: a
. very large assortment (;
Reg. Zoe Writing Tab
lets--Chauncey Bond pure
linen Overland Mail /;
plain or ruled. ..........7c
Reg. 15c Concise Die
tionary-Webster's Die
tionary, containing $4,000
words, Illustrated with en- =
cravings; special, NJ lee
Reg. 35c Wehster's
Practical Dictionarv-A
practical dictionary of the
English language, illus
trated: reg, Soc; special,
Mt ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS c
School States and Wood
Rulers
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very strong; special. 4c
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Double size, GO, handy for
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Reg. &c School Ruler
With and without brass
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a
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-28
The Little Ones are safe TO
bup for Themselves; no
chances 1obateUeF, no
matter pbat the age
Composition Books

Composition Books
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Very large size; good quality of
paper; fibre board cover, at. DC
Reg. Sc Composition Books
Marble paper sides; stiff board
cover ..............-.. ,.oc
Reg DC Composition Books
Agate paper sides, los pages, as
SORTED STYLES. at AZ e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-03
August Sale Of Flannels

Gray and Navy Blue Flannel
27 inch smooth finish Flannel Or
Per yard Observation-Disclosures. AeIA
2 Per- lngn yard IVlii Flannel. 29c
27 inch heavy twill Irish Or
frleze ................... .'....... ooN
Be- best hnen analty aag'tn twill 39c
Flannel Il 1nSh snlrflns 45c
flannel p 1nsh Army lll...... 49c
q inch smooth finish, fine for shirts and lit
Per Pc O0ss ysrd SUITS. soc
Red Flannel
q inch Twill, good weight. Or
L ol ydlu @zAS% ~
Per p i31n yard smooth o''a.',....... weave Csc
quaiity 81 iGfH nsel'yssa Fsr ysrd beautiful 49c
q inch medicated, for rheumatism CO.
CI dlQ ~ ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-03
White Flannel

27 inch White Flannel soft quality. OE
Per yard ................... ACC
27 inch White Flannel, medium ONo
weight. Per yard ........ AJC
27 inch White Flannel, sponge, ORo
finish. Per yard ............ OOO
27 inch White Flannel, non-nettle OOo
Per yard CCC
q inch White Flannel, no scratch, Az
non-nettle. Per yard ....... fCC
32 inch White Flannel, spongy 400
and soft. Per yard ....... fCC
% inch White Flannel, all wool EOo
fer yard .................... cOS
veil Se 1n1n mn T1ss Per glaqnsi yard baiiards Csc
36 inch White Flannel, Ballard's HE
chinchilla. Per yard ......... 6CO
36 inch White Flannel, Ballard's 100
no scratch. Per yard ..... ~
80 inch Viyella Flannel, in white, also baby
checks and stripes of pink and blue of fast
colors and shrunk HE
cl ydId x ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-03
Gray Wool Blankets

Gray wool 1914 Army Blanket, heavy weight;
made to stand wear. Price per pair .....
Gray wool, extra large splendid quality, full
10-4; blanket for actual service Per pair
Gray wool, also red 1914, sponge finish; Bla
everlasting; splendid quality.
Per pair
Gray wool, extra large and heavy; as good as the
best; 1914 size. Price per pair ...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-03
Plaid Wool Blankets

Large size Plaid Blanket in all colors These
Blankets are double Price per pair ......
Plaid Wool Blanket, perfect beauty, assorted
colors full 104 Per pair .................
Plaid Blanket, full 1914, extra soft wool and
heavy weight, all colors. Per pair ..
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
DISFICURED BY
SKIN ERUPTION
If That Is Your Plight, Let
Resinol Clear 1t Away!

Pimples, blackhcads, rashes, ringworm
and, worst of all, that red, itching, scaly
torment. eczema, vanish when you use
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap.
There is no doubt about it. Even
though your skin is so unsightly with
eruption that you shun your friends and
your friends shun you, Resinol makes it
clear and healthy, quickly, easily and at
trihing cost. When you are sick of vast
ing time and money on tedious, expensive
treatments, get Resnol Ointment and
Resinol Soap from the nearest druggist
and you will quickly see why it has been
prescribed for eighteen years for just such
troubles as yours.
The Resinol treatment works so gently.
and is SO absolutely free from anything
that could injure even the tenderest skin,
that it is perfect for healing the skin
troubles of infants and children. You can
test Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
at our expense. Write to Dept. SIX, Resi-
mol. Baltimore, Md. and we will send you
a generous trial, Resinol Ointment t50c and
sll and Resinol Soap (25c), by parcel post
on receipt Of price
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
KNEW WHEN TO PLEAD GUILTY
Jury Selected to Try Buck Horn were
Somewhat Too Familiar With
His History.

Are you guilty or not guilty!
asked the old justice in Macon, NO.
of Buck Horn, who was before the
court for stealing chicken.
Nights well say Abs guilty, sui
lenly replied the accused. "A niger
doan git no show in dis country, no
how"
Don't, eh?" exclaimed the justice,
Then he turned to the constable:
bill, you skirmish around town and
pick mo up twelve of the blacklist mig
gers you car fad for jury duty. Step
lively, now!"
In half an hour the little justice
mill was full of black men, tall, short,
young and old, all grinning known ely
at the defendant Everyone of t. N
knew Buck from the floor up, d
Buck knew they knew. He shifted =
painfully at the jury of his peers, Il
then remarked to the court, in al ds-
grieved tone:
IF yo's gwine ter make all dis fuss
ober two-bit pullet pleads guilty"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
Warranted In Using Cuss Words.

A small boy in Fort Scott was out
playing with his wagon one day and
just at the critical moment one wheel
came off. The youngster walked
around the wagon several times and
surveyed it with the air Of one accus-
toned to disappointments. AS he
dragged the wagon to his home he met
a boy friend who joined him, and to-
gether they trudged on, the Fort Scott
Tribune says. The owner of the wog-
on sat on the front step with for
lorn look; then quickly Frightening up
he exclaimed: Lets cuss." All
cuss. kansas City Star.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
THE KNOW HOW >
To Feed Children and Get Good Re.
suits.

There are more nervous persons
made so by undigested food lying in
the stomach than the average indi-
vidual would suppose.
If food remains undigested in the
stomach, it begins to ferment, set up
gas and large portion is thus con-
verted into poison.
That's why imperfectly digested food
may, and often does, cause irritation
of the nerve and rtupor of the mind
brain and 'ryes are really poisoned.
"My daughter had complained for
some time of distressed feeling in
the stomach, after eating, which set
me thinking that her diet was not
right" writes an anxious and intelli-
gent mother.
"She had been fond of cereals, but
had never tried Grape-Nus. From
reading the account Of this predigest.
ed food, it seemed reasonable to try
Grape-Nuts for her case.
"The results were really wonderful.
The little brain that seemed at times
unable to do its work, took on new
life and vigor. Every morning, now,
before going to school, she eats the
crisp little morsels and is now com.
pIeteIy and entirely we'll, she seems to
have new lease on life-no more
distress in the stomach, nor head.
ache, but sound and well everyday"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read the book, "The
Road to Wellville," in pkgs
There's Reason"
Ever read the above letters A new
ore appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
latcrest,
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
"And how did the visitors treat
Directing Children Alright.

The young need to be taught that
although there is sometimes pleas
ure of the senses in committing sin,
it is inevitably followed by remorse
and punishment. Crime, remorse,
punishment form an inseparable trio
On the other hand, while it is often
hard to do right, the sense of salts
faction, self-respect and self-control
that follow right action is worth all
the effort made.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
Best THING.

flames got dizzy in the water and
it frightened him.
1T is the best thing which could
have happened"
How do you make that out?"
IF he was dizzy, wasn't his head
swimming?"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
Conditions Changed.

Peek isn't happy His wife is con-
tinually saying sharp and snappy
things to him"
Why, he told me before he mar
ried her that was what he admired
most about her"
Yes, but he considered it wit
then. Boston Transcript.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
Deep Discrimination,

You seem inclined to encourage
your wife to be suffragette.'
Eyes" replied Mr. Meekton. IF |
can thoroughly convince her that l
desire her to march and make
speeches. maybe she'll get resentful
and refuse to do so"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28

corrects constipation. Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills are a tonic to the stomach, liver and
nerves. They invigorate instead OF weaken;
they enrich the blood instead of impover-
ishing it: they enable the stomach to get all
the nourishment from food that is put into
il. Price IS cents. All Druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
nSTIPATI0n
MUNYON'S Paw-Paw

Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills are Unlike all 9TH
err laxatives or cathar-
tics. They coax the
liver into activity by
gentle methods, they
do not scour; they do
not grippe; they do not
weaken; but they Dc
start all the secretions
of the liver and stom-
ach in a way that soon
puts these organs in a
healthy condition and
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
CircumstantjaI Evidence,

did you find our poor friend s-spir.
Its were broken?"
Yes, in way He was ordering
nothing but brandy smashes."
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28

A mans children like their mother,
are apt to ask lot of embarrassing
questions.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
His Identity.

This man, your honor, is one OF
le lookouts for a receiver of stolen
,ods."
Il see. A fence picket"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
Their Reasons.

"Why do managers try their new
plays on the dog"
ITO see if it is a bowling success"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
3-Day Liquor Cure

NEAL TREATMENT. Safe, sure cure
for the drink habit. Three days. No
hypodermics. Institute located, BIS Center
Street, Little Rock. Telephone 1901.
P. H. Mccarthy, Manager.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28
Arkansas Directory
PIANOS ATIOWEsT PRICES

The Artistic Kershner and McPhaH Pianos, the re-
liable Houck. and complete line OF moderate priced
instruments from sl75 up may be purchased on very
easy terms. "Piano Book" sent free on request
D. X. HOUCK PIANO CO., Little Rock, Ark.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28

QvsAHa Mig. co Hrsa"S' tor 1 prioes q
DE NesM " ~, w. PICK DIok'oson; afss:
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-03-28

Ever read the above letters A new
ore appears from time to tinae. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
latcrest.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
High School Alumni
/. Plan to Give Bal

The executive committee OF the Bust
ness High School Alumni Association
held its initial meeting last evening a
sa + street northwest, and began ac.
tivities for the years work.
The social committee was AUTHORIZE
to carry forward plans for a ball At tn
Raleigh Hotel. Halloween. also plan
for a vaudeville show at the high
school in February.
The school interests committee. whose
duty II Is to cooperate with the schoo,
officials In planning for the accommoda-
ton OF the great numbers of student
for whom there Is not ample room in
the high school building on Rhode Is
land avenue. and whose duty extends
to the general conduct Of the school af-
fairs. was selected. to be composed o;
the following members: W. C. Sullivan.
chairman: Charles A. Jones. Daniel f
Garges. Colin Herrle. Raymond Pull
man. w. c. Ashford. and w. ii. c.
Clarke.
The regular. meeting of the executive
committee was set for the second Thurs
day Of each month.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19

ment and by sending notice OF this
assessment to the Democratic members
OF Congress at their offices.
Chairman Doremus says the Mann
charge is "a political bypiay." and
that members Of Congress, regardless
OF. party, are accustomed to contribute
to campaign funds. He holds that the
prohibition as to levying assessments
against Federal officials and employees
applies to salaried officials in the Gov
ernment service. and not to members
of Congress. II the committee had ask
ed House employees and persons in the
civil service to contribute. the Demo-
Gratis hold, the Mann charge might be
justified.
Letter That Caused Trouble.
The letter sent out by Mr.. Doremus
to his Democratic colleagues, and which
caused the trouble, reads:
AT meeting of the Democratic ma
tional Congressional committee. Au-
gust Is. 1913 the following resolution.
presented by Senator Thomas Of Colo
rado, was unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That an assessment Of
500 be made On each Democratic men,
Der of the House Of Representatives
and the United States Senate. to. be
paid to ihe chairman Of the Congress
sional committee as follows: IS at
once. s25 on or before January l. 1914.
balance on or before July l, 1874
THE committee ID in debt to the ex-
tent Of nearly 5000 and has no money
in the treasury. The object OF the fore
going resolution Is to secure funds with
which to pay the debts Of the commit-
tee and begin the work Of the approach,
ing campaign.
Checks should be made payable to
Hon. William G. Sharp, treasurer, and
handed to -, member Of the
make return thereof to the treasurer.
The entire amount may be paid at once
or in installments provided by the reso-
luton.
Trusting that you will favor the
committee with an early payment.
beg to remain, very sincerely yours,
- FRANK E. DOREMUS.
Chairman