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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
MEETING OF SUNDAY
SCHOOL WORKERS
Somerset County Peo-
ple Who Attended
Elmer f. Harris Elected President Of
The Organization. Brilliant
Speakers Address Sessions

With a view of increasing Sunday
School attendance and giving the peo-
nle of Somerset County an opportuni-
tv 10 listen to able speakers with up
lifting ideas the Somerset County
Sunday School Association held a
meeting Friday and Saturday in the
CONGREGATIONAL Church. The pro-
eram was carried out practically as
announced in previous issue, among
the prominent speakers being Will
liam A. Brown of Chicago, field secre-
tary of the International Sunday
School Association; Wesley j. Weir
of Portland, State secretary of the
Sunday School Association; DR.. A. s.
Phelps of Waterville, pastor of the
First Baptist Church in that city; and
Rev. j. j. Hull of Lewiston. Bingham
sent the largest delegation, twelve
coming from that town to attend the
sessions as follows: Rev. T. B.
HIATT, E. o. Taylor, Mrs. Forrest H.
Colby, Annie Rollins, Louise An
drews, Ruth NJ Smith, Violet Bean,
Eta Mclaughlin, Dorothy Stoddard
Louise Durgin, Hildegarde Rowe.
Elizabeth j. Rollins. Others from
out-of-town to attend the sessions
were A. B. Madsen. Mrs. G. w. Clark
Roy Lishness, Helen Williams, Eta
NJ. Walker, Erland Jackson, New
Portland; Marion L. Starbird, Solon;
Mrs. S. c. Abbott, Mrs. Ethel Nichols.
Anson; Rev VIM. Wood, Rev. John
A. Harding, Agnes c. Stetson, Miss
Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Adams,
Mrs. Flora T. Patten. Madison; A. A.
Nickerson, Mrs. Maude A. Carr. Mar
tha Robinson, Rev R. L. Sheaff, Mrs.
R. l.. Sheaff M. S. Sheaff, Rev. John
Trites, Mrs. A. G. Harris, Miss Lula
Huff. Norridgewock; Mr. and Mrs. H.
W. Wood, Viola Wood, Athens; w. f.
Clifford, R. E. Allen, Annie Clifford,
Matte Booker, Mrs. John Lutz and
Lucy A. Dinsmore, Fairfield.
During the session officers were
elected as follows: Pres, Elmer E.
Harris, Skowhegan; vice presidents,
upper district. Rev. VIM. Wood. Mad
ison lower district, H. A. Plummer,
Fairfield; eastern district, Guy Will
liams Athens; secretary and treasur-
er Miss Hannah r. Page, Skowhe-
gan; executive committees, Arthur
Taylor, Madison; Mrs. A. G. Harris,
Norridgewock; Mrs. j. E. Little,
Pittsfeld Other committees were
named as follows: Extension, II. w.
Wood Athens; E. o. Taylor Bng-
ham; J. w. Packard, Skowhegan; !;
finance, Mrs. A. w. Holden, Madison
Miss Lula Huff Norridgewock; Mrs.
F. A. Wyman, Pittsield. Home de-
paftment, Mrs. Maude Carr, Norridge-
woek; Mrs. Gardner Wills, North An
son, Mrs. Eva Turner, St. Adams.
Teachers training, Miss Gertrude
Carter Skowhegan; Mrs. f. H. Colby,
Bingham; Rev. H. NJ. Ford, Pittsfield.
Adults superintendents, A. A. Nick
erson, Madison. Teen age, Mrs A.
G. Harris. Elementary, Mrs. Lizzie
A Marble, Skowhegan. Cradle roll
Mrs. Florence Cushing, North Anson
Missions, Mrs. H. A. Johnson, Madi-
son. Temperance, Mrs Nellie Jones
Fairfield Center. The meetings were
exceedingly profitable and during the
sessions new constitution WaS
adopted
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
DR.. G. 0. SMITH At NA.
T|ONAL FEDERATION
Was One of the Speakers at Big WO-
mans Club Conference In New York

Director George Otis Smith of the
L. S. Geological Survey was one of
the speakers at the Conservation
Conference of the National Fedora
ton of Woman's Club in New York,
Saturday last. His subject was
Your Share in the Nations Wealth
and he made special mention of the
waterpower question. DR.. Smith is
a native of Skowhegan and divides
his time between this town and Wash
ington, D. c.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
SUMMER SEASON At
LAKEWOOD
Musical Comedy Stock
Company
Understood That There Will he n
Change In Form Of Entertainment

We understand that the Somerset
Traction Co. will have an important
announcement to make in our next
issue regarding the arrangements
which they are making for the sum
mer season at Lakewood
1t is understood that there will be
change in the form of entertain
ment at Lakewood Theater and that
plans are nearly completed for a
Musical Comedy Stock Company, con-
sisting of seventeen people. 1t is
the intention in making these ar
rangements to engage a musical COM
pany that will haaequal in every way
to the dramatic#companies that we
have enjoyed in past seasons only it
will be necessary to have a much
larger and much more expensive
company The company is now be-
ing engaged in New York, the cast
will include only people from the sue
cessful New York musical produc-
tions and will offer this summer the
catchest music the crispest comedy,
and beautiful scenic and electrical
effects.
There will be a bevy of pretty girls
who can sing and dance, the princi-
pal members of the company will be
soloists of recognized ability and al
together a summer of unusual enjoy
ment is promised. more details of
which will be given next week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
Rufus Brown, Jr, Case Continued

Al a meeting of the Governor and
council yesterday the matter of a
pardon for Rufus Brown, Jr., who is
uolhg 20 years in the State Prison
'or murder committed in 1905 in West
A'nens, was referred to the parole
committee for further investigation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
NORTH NEW PORTLAND
MAN DROPS DEAD
Alph0nzO StetSOn had been in His
JsuaI Health and Had Taken Long
Walk

NORTH NEW PORTLAND. May 30
-Alphonzo Stetson dropped dead
Monday about , p m. al the home Of
Mrs Marilla Strickland. where he
had made his home for several years
He had been in usual health of late
and in the forenoon had walked 10
the village and back. a distance of
two miles. His age was Il years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
NORTH ANSON

Notwithstanding that the day prev
ious WAS warm. sunny and a perfect
day for the season. Memorial Day
dawned cloudy, dark and threatening
AS the early hours passed, it com
menced to rain and all the forenoon
it rained hard, at times. in torrents
The afternoon continued wet and the
outdoor program was abandoned
save a few scattering ones who went
to the cemetery and remained just
long enough to deposit the flowers
on the grassy mounds of their dear
dead. The program given by the
schools was in the afternoon in the
hall but the streets were anything
but inviting for the people to go out
On the whole, the days exercises had
practically to be given up. Great
preparation had been made and had
the day been favorable it would have
been carried out
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
| Can DO Your Nulcanizing

Am prepared TO do your vulcaniz-
ing, both tubes and castings Com
petent workman. Prompt service.
especially on work received by parcel
post or express. Madison Ave, OF
posite Bethany Church Telephones
(at residence) y +. 49,: Farmers
l0-4
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

The First Municipal Concert which
was postponed from May 80 will be
given by The First Me- Regt Band of
the Maccabees, June 8. from the Rus
sell st. Stand, under the director
ship of R. F. Washburn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

Mrs. Abbie Adel has been enter
tanning her sister Mrs. l.. f. Ladd of
Mercer and the latter's daughter Mrs.
George Godgray of Winthrop. Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
FAIRFIELD

Although weather conditions were
very unfaTorable for the observance
of Memorial Day in this town, due
honors were paid to the honored dead
and respect shown to the members of
the Grand Army At about the time
the first exercises of the day were to
be held. the rain set in and many of
the exercises had to be eliminated.
Seventeen members of the Sons of
Veterans and the Good Will Band
went to Benton Falls on the o'clock
car and decorated the graves of the
old soldiers buried in that town On
their return a joint meeting of the
Sons of Veterans. the Grand Army
and the Women's Relief Corps, was
held and it was decided to do away
with the usual parade and water SER
vices, and the necessary teams were
obtained to take flowers to the ceme-
terry, where they were distributed to
the numerous soldiers graves by
members of the Sons of Veterans.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

made the effort 10 attend were Ger
tainly we'll repaid and were listeners
to a very able address Some of the
members of the Board of Trade made
the trip to the cemetery with the
wreaths and placed them on the
graves of the departed soldiers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
LEON l.. NITHAN
Gard OF Thanks

We wish to express our sincere ap-
probation for the many words and
deeds of Kindness shown at the death
of our beloved father; also for the
handsome floral offerings and espe-
cially to the painters for their con-
tributions.
Mr.. and Mrs Wm. Fowler
Mr. and Mrs. Fred NJ Bryant
Nh and Mrs. Thomas Lovett
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
HOUSE BURNED At
BRIGHTON
Fire Fighters Save the Barn. Prop.
erty of Henry Hoyt

BRIGHTON. May 29-Fire consum-
ed the house and shed ON the farm
of Henry Hoy on the Athens road
Sunday morning. 4 crowd soon
gathered from Wellington and around
town in autos and teams to help fight
the fire and with great efforts the
barn was saved Loss partially coy
cred by insurance.
Miss Theresa Bisson and Miss
Yerna Abbey attended a house party
al Bowdoin College last night.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
BINGHAM

In spite of the damp weather a
few loyal and patriotic citizens as
sembled at the Church Tuesday after
noon for Memorial Day exercises. A
few old soldiers were present. The
roll of honor was read. Music was
furnished by the girls choir after
which F. II. Colby. president of the
Board of Trade, introduced Hon. c.
0. Small of Madison. Those who
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
ATHENS

The speaker of the day was Edward
f. Merrill, Esq of Skowhegan, who
gave very eloquent address In
spite of the inclemency of the wealth
er there was a good sized audience
in attendance
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

Potatoes were bringing $lon in the
local markets yesterday
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
FOOD, NOT STUDY
WHAT SLOW CHILD
NEEDS EDUCATOR

MILWAUKEE, Nov. ".-That the
guarantee of full stomach would, in
many cases, remove the need for
classes for backward children, was
the declaration of Supt of Schools M.
c. Potter, Milwaukee, before the Sec
ton on special training in the Wis
consin Teachers convention, late
Wednesday afternoon. Back of a
guard of mcnologish humor, he at
tackled. time after time, this weak
spot in present conditions, and the
applause indicated that the blows
reached.
His contention was that much of
the work for detectives began at the
wrong end of the problem, and he
quoted statement m de to him in
Hull house, Chicago, that many of
the open-air classes would be un-
necessary ii the children could be
fed daily amounts of rich milk and
cream. Suitable and sufficient food
Cor school children at noon would do
a world OF good and save increasing
demands upon the tax money. he
said. :.5~ .:=:.,:.:: -: i~-.:
School surveys came in FOR crlt1-
cism. He spoke sarcastically Of their
frequency, and said that he had
griwn so dizzy from their recurrence
that he felt that he was coming down
with sufveyitis.ss. Through the maze
Of methods for meeting pedagogical
and biological retardation, special 3
classes, and so on, one finally wan:
dered back to the elemental necessity
of adequate f1oon-day lunches. 80 -.
He deplored' the fact that the de.
lection. Of physical defects was left
to teachers instead of physicians
and took stand in favor OF applying
to the child welfare stations to give 8
child a clean bill Of health at the be.
ginning of it's school life and then
keeping the cd under observation
as it progressed through the Glasses.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
ART Commission
HAS PLAN FOR
HOME INDUSTRY

The women Of Minnesota who
make fine needlework, lace, embroid-
cry hardanger, weaving, and many of
the old world arts may have g. real
dollar and cents market for their
work If the plan suggested by Maur-
ice l. Flagg, director of the State Art
Com mission, can be put into opera
ton.
Never before in the history of
American industry" says Mr.. FlagC,
has. there been such real need for
this kind of work." The chief diff
Guilty has been to find merchants
who would get behind and boost the
MADE in Minnesota Idea" Also, the
American people have preferred to
go to Europe and spend millions of
dollars for the same things that they
might easily get at home. The war
has, stopped much of this. 1t has
practically prohibited the importation
of millions of dollars worth of lace,
weaving, embrodieries and the beau
tiful things, most of which have been
made by the women in the old world.
The demand for that material still
exists. And Mr.. Flagg has been busy
trying to find way out.
When the Germans captured Lille,
it stopped one-sixth f all the SPIN
dies in to VOID. Calais, where the
lace come from, has been turned
topsy-turvy, Belgian lace comes no
more anu the linens are hard to get.
Here in Minnesota is more old world
art talent than in any section Of
North America. The buying public
don't know it. There are Belgian lace
| makers, Bohemian workers. Scandi-
navian talent, German talent and it
ought to be worth dollars to the
workers. It could be made to pro-
dute more money than almost any
single other industry of similar ma
ture if the merchants and people of
the state would get the MADE in
Minnesota" idea. Not to the exclu-
sion of other products but to buy at
home what they might get in New
York and cities of the east. So big
display and exhibition o. Minnesota
hal-dicraft is going to be given in
Minneapolis next week. And Mr..
Flagg hopes that it may prove the
beginning for a permanent outlet for
this type Of work. It ought to be sad
that in no way is this profit-making
venture other than for the workers.
The commission charges only a mod
est 10 per cent for the sales and this
merely covers the cost for handling
the products.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
SG,00O,0OO IS
ACCIDENT TOLL

BOSTON, Nov. 9.-More than So
100000 a year is paid by the employ
ers and employees in massachusetts,
for some form of health insurance,
according to figures in the possession
of the special commission on social
the practice of passing tn hat when
a worker is injured or i'll. At least
100000 is collected annually in the
factories and workshops of the state
by that method.
The figures have come to the COM
mission in response to a form letter
sent out to manufacturers and trade
organizations in all parts of the state.
Replies have been received from
more than 1900 local labor organiza-
tons while nearly all of the big man.
ufacturing corporations in Massa-
chusetts have also replied.
Those relating to the health insur-
ance paid by the labor organizations
reveal many interesting facts, among
them being that of the workers,
through their trade organizations,
pay more than $1;500,0O0 each year
each year for sick benefits.
The figures as they have been re-
ceived have caused the commission to
direct a sreat deal of its attention to
this phase CT the problem presented
to it by the legislature, and, as a re-
suit, plans are being considered to
hold hearings in every city of the
state, at which health insurance, old
age pensions and unen oyment will
be the only matters discussed.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
GOVT R. r. MEN
HEAD E.. P. MEN

WINNIPEG, Man., Nov. 9.-The
new schedule which has been ac-
ceoted and is now in force between
the federated shopmen and the Cam
adian government railroads, which
extends from Prince Island to VIM
nipeg, is as follows:
The minimum rates agreed upon in
the various trades are: Machinists,
.4Sc; boilermakers, 48c; blacksmiths,
Sic; carmen, 4oc; pipe filters. 42c;
pattern makers, nc. These rates
apply west of Cochrane.. In the gen.
eral rules or conditions there has
been very general improvements, so
marked indeed that the government
lines men can claim to be a little
ahead of the Canadian Pacific" in
their terms of employment.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
WORKERS. SUIT
.ENDSFAvORABLy

PEORIA, ILL.,, Nov. 9.-The circuit
court has rendered decision in the
case of Edward L. Brown, a miner,
against the Brewster & Evan Coal
company, it is believed will have a
wide effect IN other similar cases in
volving the application of the ILL.,
nois workmen's compensation act.
The decision of the court is to. the
effect that the compensation of
Brown. who was injured and is suing
under the provisions Of the compen-
sation act, be based on his gross
earnings, instead Of his net earnings.
BY net earnings is meant the earnings
after the cost of powder, fuses and
tools, which are charged to the
miner, are deducted from his pay.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
$50 MILLION IN
DV|DENDsP PAID

NEW YORK. Nov. 9.-More than
1854, 100000 will be- paid to invest
ors this month In dividends and in
terest, according to a compilation
made. by the Journal Of Commences,
which declares that the total is the
largest on record. It compares with
$143,000,000 in November a year ago.
1t is figured out that 1877 companies
will distribute $62,000,000 among
their stockholders, an increase, of
more than 100000 over last year.
The compilation includes - indus
tAial and misc ellaneous companies,
% steam railroads and 81 street rail-
ways. The interest payments on
bonds is placed at more than $751;
100000, which compares with $685.
10000. last year.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
PROPhCANDlSTS
USE THE MOVIES

Two reel feature films, 1.-The Great
TRUTH will be loaned to moving
picture theaters during this year,
Red Cross Seal Campaign, announced
he Minnecota Public Health associa-
ton today.
Bookings for this film may be
made through the local Red Cross
Seal Campaign manager, or directly
from the Minnesota Public Heal+''
association, Old Capitol, St. Paul.
The film carries plot of keen
dramatic interest, the love story of a
college st dent. Tuberculosis and the
fear of .-:'herc ulosis plays the viii
ian's part
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
NELSON ELECTED AS
CONVENTION DELEGATE

S. G. Nelson of the Bricklayers,
Masons and Plasterers International
Union, Duluth, local 8, has been
elected delegate to attend the state
convention of that organization in
Rochester, Monday and Tuesday Dec.
IL and IL. Nelson's election was al
most unanimous. He is we'll known
in Duluth's union circles. The gath
ering of Minnesota bricklayers, plas-
terers and masons, will be the eventh
convention Of its kind.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
STEEL: CO. EARNS
MILLION A DAY.;
STOCK NOW SO

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Earnings of
the United States Steel corporation
for the quarter ended Sept. 80 were
$S5,817,000, a new high record.
For the quarter ended Juno 80 net
earnings of the corporation were
$S1, 1926, 048. For the preceding quar-
ter ended March 81, the net earnings
were $60,713,624. In the three
months ended Dec 81, 1915, the earn
ings were $51,232,7s8.-
The extra dividend of, per cent on
the common stock, inaugurated at
the last quarter, was again declared.
with the usual regular dividends Of
TX and IL per cent on the pre-
ferred and common, respectively.
The quarters earnings show a.
steady monthly, gain. July earnings
after payment of the usual interest
charges were $25,650,006. those of
August $29,746,903, and for Septem-
Der the aggregate was $30,420.15S. .
For the first nine months earn
ings available for the common divi-
dends equal 80 per cent, as compared
with 4.13 per cent in the correspond
ing period Of 1915.
In trade circles it is predicted that
earnings for the current or final
quarter will again exceed all records,
possibly aggregating $100.00o.000.
=" NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-United
States Steel and Bethlehem Steel both
,old at new high. records on the stock
exchange today.
United States Steel advanced IL to
122A in rush of trading which
made total sales for the morning
more than 100000 shares. OF this
$4,000 shares was trading in Steel.
Be: llehem Steel jumped rs points
to $40. a new high record. -.
Marine preferred advanced ~ to
1898. and the common 2 points to
AZ.
Profit taking caused recessiona
around noon. ST. $500
I
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
HOGAN OF FLOP
FAME IS DEAD

CHICAGO, Nov. 9.-Ben Hogan,
aged 81, ex-prize fighter, preacher,
sociologis" and humanitarian, is dead
here today, and Hogan's FLOP" is ST.
lent, for the penniless and outcast
who find shelter and food there know
their only friend is gone. Hogan
got this inspiration from early asso-
citation with Moody, the great evan
:elist. Nearly half a century ago
Hogan fought. with Tom Allen for the
worlds. championship and was
beaten.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
MOLDERS BEGIN
CLOSED SHOP FIGHT:

BIRMINGHAM; Ala, Nov. 9.-The
employees of the Caldwell & Watson
foundry have gone on strike, refusing
to continue work. with, number Of
Gently employed by that firm. Until
the unfair molders are discharged the
men refuse to- return to work.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
SIG SUNDAY SHOW AT THE
SunbeamTheater

"Whitc Rose Of the Wild" in
VIII oh Blanche Sweet plays the
stellar role Ia Telegraph reissuc.l
'Tfc Lady of the Light House."
three lets. Rose Taplcy, Lionel
Adams and Bobby Connolly are
the stars. The good lady of the
light house is known by her good
works, as she gives JOY and cheer
to othc S.
"NdDOlcon the Great and Sally
His Mate" in Jingle Comedies.
Every Wedncsd- and Thursday
'"Ihc Crimson Stain Mystery
Every FridaJ ag,d Saturday
''The Mysteries Of Myra."
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
LAST SEATTLE FIRM
:. SIGNED BY BRlDGEMEN

SEATTLE, WASH, Nov. 9.-The last
non-union firm in the city has just
signed an agreement with the Bridge,
Structural and :. Ornamental Iron
Workers union. The union now
claims to have every worker at that
trade in the city q member.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
UPH0LSTERE;R'S ..: +: ::
GET RAISE

WINNIPEG, Man., Nov: 9.-The
Upholsterers' union has been doing
some aggressive and successful. work
recently and the net results are, ap-
parent in the benefits secured. AS: a
result, negotiations were conducted
with employers and the scale has
been advanced from 427z to SIS cents
per hour, the highest rate ever paid
in this section. :"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
WE THOUGHT IT
WAS ERIC THE RED

NEW YORK., Nov. e.-What is
said to be the second ship from
Iceland to reach American
shores since Lief. the Lucky,
1000 years ago, arrived here
when the little steamer Godafoss
docked with a cargo of skins and
herring. 1T brought over, 81
farmers who will settle In the
Canadian northwest, & 81 Ii
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
POLISHERS ORGANIZE.

JACKSON, Mich, Nov. 9.-The new
Folishers' union which has been or
gained less than two months has-al-
rea y secured membership of 100
per cent, and the boys are much
eiated over their success. It's case
now of mo card, no work. in Jackson
from now on. :
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-11-11
DEMAND $500 DAY
=: AND EIGHT HOURS

DENVER, COL, Nov. 9.-The Build
Ing Eaborers' union has filed formal
notice with. the state industrial COM
mission Of a demand for an increase
of wages from 1915 to 81 per da: for
eight hours. This action was taken
In accordance with a law recently en-
acted by the legislature, which re-
quires that 80 days notice of such
a demand must be- T: ZEN.