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The Washington times., 1917-11-13

Blue fatigue uniforms, now issued
even to men who have the olive
drab, are serving as pajamas.
A machine gun demonstration and
lecture is not unlike a clinic in a
hospital or medicsl school The MEM
bers of the 312th machine gun bat
TALON are acquiring skill at diGsect-
ing their gun. For the present II Is
just a dead one. The members OF the
crew responsible foT the gun must
know how to take it apart and put
IL together in a hurry. Later they
will learn how to give II life. Ma
chine gun target practice is down on
the program. The mechanical work,
however, Is fascinating.
From now on l am going to be the
man my mother wanted me to be-"
that Is what a seasoned old regular
army man said a few nights ago as he
left Y. NJ. c. A. building where a
service had been held. The old reg
ulars. most OF them here as noncom-
missioned officers. have made II clear
to the new men that the many bene-
fits that the Y. ". C. A. offers Is
something entirely new, something
that they often missed in their many
years in camps and in army posts.
The old soldiers have made 1t very
clear that the life that now centers
in the many Y. NJ. c. A. buildings
naturally was focused in saloons and
worse places in the past.
John Murphy is here. There are
lots OF Murphies. but this Is the one
naI Il. a.
wild night every once in a while
can never forget. He is the fellow
who used 10 sit way up in the air, like
some mighty statue Of caImness, on
the seat OF an old sea going hack In
front Of KernAn's or down on Eutaw
street near Baltimore. As the hours
rolled by his head would bow low like
the head OF a thinker gazing down
upon a world OF thouEhtless men and
women. After the cars stopped and
the crowds on the street grew thin
Johns hack would soon get busy. His
service was personal. He knew Just
where most OF his passengers belong
ed or where they wanted to go. They
would tumble in and he would slam
the door.
The slam meant go to the old nag.
John would be back in a few minutes
for more. So It went on through the
night, night after night. Rowdy fell
lows would sometimes get It into their
heads that they would bring John
down from his seat on high. Nothing
could bulge him. Other Jobs did not
appeal to him. But Uncle Sam
guessed his number, and so John is
here now. Daylight and the open sky
have meant wonders for him. He
misses the old hag. but he loves the
new life. Murphy is a fine, jolly fel
low. Rescue work along the curbs Of
a great city-no more OF that for him.
He has learned how to sleep at night.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
TO SOLVE HOUSING PROBLEM.

]. Roger Flannery, steel manufac.
turer of Pittsburgh, today was desig-
mated by Chairman Hurley, of the
shipping board to handle the matter
of adequate housing for workers EN-
Moved IN Atlantic coast shipyards.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
TEUTONS IN ITALY
TAKE RAILROAD TOWN

GENEVA, Nov. 3-Austro-German
forces in northern Italy have entered
Feltre, according to information
reaching this city today,
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
BUSINESS BRIEFS

Mr.. Samuel Hart. Manager OF Lansburgh Brother
Mr. Geo S. DeNeaIe. Managers. Kann Sons Company.
Mr. Mark Dobrin Manager OF Godenbergs "
Mr. Harold H. Levi. Manager of Hecht & Company.
Mr. Harry King. OF the hrm of Kings Palace.
Mr. A. c. Case Manager o Palais Royal.
Mr. Joseph Berberich Berberichs
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
CAVALRY OFFICERS CHANGED.

Reserve corps officers commission
ed In the cavalry branch of the ser
vice are being recommissioned in the
infantry and field artillery service.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13

strictly the laws of this country and
abide by the patriotic utterances OF
President Wilson and help him TO win
the war against tyranny for liberty
and freedom.
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
MAGNIFICENT OPPORTUNITY
FOR SCULPTORS

The Government OF the Republic OF Cuba
has ordered that an invitation DO made 10
national and foreign artists for an Interpa-
tIonaI concourse for the erection ~ = roon,,.
ment In honor OF Maxine Gomez Bas1
General-in-ehief OF the Army Of liberation
Those artists VINO may desire to take part
cuba in Washington, in order 10 Obtain tbs
nee, ssRry data as to the conditions Teg,iats
Ing said contest. or TO the Consulate General
.,rIll be furnished. r n
The Washington times., 1917-11-13
Camp Meade Sideights

Blue fatigue uniforms, now issued
even to men who have the olive
drab, are serving as pajamas.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
CORUNNA WOMAN KILLED
Wanda Teeple Bentley Accidently Shot
by Flint Constable Saturday

Mrs. Wanda Teeple Bentley, of
Flint, former resident of Corunna,
was shot and killed by Robert H.
Tolles, Flint constable, Saturday ev-
ming. Mrs. Bentley had been en-
ployed as local manager of credit
concern, and had been dickering with
the constable for the trading of revol-
ers. Tolles was in the Office and
while pointing the revolver directly
at the woman pulled the trigger,
claiming that he did not know it was
loaded. The bullet entered just above
the heart, and Mrs. Bentley died in
less than five minutes.
Mrs. Bentley had been manager of
the Standard Credit company for sew
eral months. The office she managed
is branch of company which has
its headquarters in Detroit. Tolles,
as a constable, had been employed by
Mrs. Bentley to serve papers in law
suits and to appraise goods on which
she expected to make loans.
Mr.. Bentley, the late husband of
deceased, died a few months ago as
the result of injuries sustained in an
accident. Four young children survive.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Prentice.Lyons.

The marriage of Miss Edna Beat
rice Prentice, daughter of Mrs. H. E.
Prentice, of Harbor Beach, formerly
of Owosso, and Lee J. Lyons, form
er Corunna young man who is now
employed by the REQ Motor Car Com
pany, of Lansing, was solemnized
Saturday night at the parsonage OF
the M. P. church in Lansing, Rev.
Stevenson officiating. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyons spent Sunday in Hillsdale with
Mrs. R. J. Comar, who formerly was
Miss Nina Burnett, of Owosso.
Mrs. Lyon was graduated in 1911
from Owosso high school and for the
last several years has been the eff
cient assistant of DR.. G. N. Finch,
the dentist. She will continue her
duties in DR.. Finch's Office for an in
definite time.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Lyons are high
ly esteemed and a wide circle of
friends extend hearty congratulations
and best wishes.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
FOOD CONSERVATION
Committees Receiving Fine Support
from Housewives of the County

Committees Receiving Fine Support
from Housewives of the County
With rare exceptions the suggestion
for food conservation is being we'll re-
ceived throughout the county of Shia-
wassee. There are occasional individ-
uals who feign to believe that the
small amount saved by their self-de-
nial would be so inconsiderable as not
to be of value, forgetting that it is the
savings of the great mass of people
in the aggregate that make up the tre-
mendous sum total. There are Others
who are apparently as unwilling to
deny themselves in the question of
foods as they are loathe to loan their
money to the government in purchas-
ing liberty bonds. There are still
others who are possibly not wholly in
sympathy with our country and it's
war policies, and who are giving aid
and comfort to the enemy in antagon-
izing every suggestion and request
made by our authorities to extend the
resources of the country and better
prepare it for the struggle in which
we are engaged.
: The following are the chairmen of
the various township and village COM
mittees:
Owosso, Mrs. Geo. E. Thompson;
Corunna, Miss Nettie Eveleth; Du-
rand, Mrs. Charles E. Fox; Vernon,
Mrs. B. S. Hopkins; Byron, DR.. R. R.
Fox; Bancroft, Mrs. H. w. Parker;
Morrice, Mrs. w. E. Davis; Perry, B.
H. Marling; Laingsburg, Mesdames
F. B. Smith, j. d. Houghton and d. G.
Austin; Bennington, Mrs. w. H. Cline;
Garland, Mrs. C. A. Croel; Henderson,
Mrs. E. E. Kirn; New Lothrop, Wash
ington Snyder; Lennon, Peter Lennon;
Burton, Mrs. w. A. Millard.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
NOVEMBER JURORS

Circuit Court Panel Drawn on Tues.
day Morning of This Week
The jury for the November term Of
the Shiawassee circuit was drawn ON
Tuesday morning of this week, and is
as follows:
Antrim, Frank Tucker.
Bennington, Elmer Hubbard.
Burns, Carl Eddy.
Caledonia, Arthur Burhans.
Corunna, 1st ward, Erwin Williams.
End ward, o. d. Eggleston.
3rd ward, Edw. Holloway.
Fairfield, Ralph Woodward.
Hazelton, VIM. H. Speers.
Middlebury, C. R. Pierce. and N. B.
Brown.
New Haven, Fred Galloway and By
ron Pearsall.
Owosso township, Geo. Wilson and
Harry Stewart.
Owosso city, 1st ward, Frank La
haine and Edw. Beamish.
End ward, d. c. Jenney.
Bird ward, John H. Brandell.
4th ward, Chas. Skinner.
9Th ward, Frank Karrer.
Perry, Leslie Hawkey.
Rush, Thos. Amos.
Sciota, Claude Austin. e.
Shiawassee, Frank Simonson.
Venice, Frank Bernear.
Vernon, C. M. Urch.
Woodruff, Roy Hart.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
COUNTY EQUALIZATION

The equalized valuation of the real
estate and personal property of the
county by townships and cities as re-
ported by the committee of the board
of supervisors Tuesday is as follows:
Antrim, $1,215,200; Bennington, ST.
661,218; Burns, $1,640,683; Caledonia,
81, 653,378; Fairfield, $1,112,933; Haz-
elton, $1,915, ,140; sMiddlebury, $1,213,-
240; New Haven, $1,777,720; Owosso
township, $1,745,136; Perry, $1,977,-
346; Rush, 81 1,535, ,239; Sciota, 81 ,515,-
1877; Shiawassee, $1,662,4 ,463; Venice,
$2,090,879; Vernon, $3,010,739; Wood
hull, $894,34S; Owosso City, $S,170,-
14S; Corunna, $6S0,561. These make a
total valuation for the county Of $35
491 ,1O8, which is $565,712 less than
last year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
New Ladder Truck Arrives.

The motor hook and ladder truck
leased from the Duplex Motor Co. by
the City of Owosso arrived Thursday
and was put in place in the city hall
and tried out The truck had %
foot wheel base, carries ladders ranging
from 30 10 80 feet, has double steering
apparatus, double ignition. four pro
pelling systems. 40 horse power, and
will run 80 miles an hour. The 40
gallon chemical tank from the old
horse truck has been put on the motor
The team has been sent to West
Owosso, and will be the only team lef,
In the department.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
County Tax $i45, ,484 80

The board of supervisors adopted the
finance committee report Wednesday,
providing for the raising of $145, ,4S4.SO
of county tax to be used as follows
Officers salaries, $25,000; contingent
fund, 1000; bull 1ings and grounds,
$4,000; county poor. $4,000; roads.
ga, 1890; armory bonds, 81, 400; court
house bonds, *l5 600; county normal,
$500; park, $500; soldiers relief, $500;
county agricultural experk $1,000
Dorcas Home, $500.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Allowed $1,000.

The jury in the circuit court which
heard the claim of Adeline Kendall
against the estate of the late John E.
Chase of Venice township, gave yer.
dict for Mr. Kendall of $1,000 which will
be in addition to the life lease and con.
tract for support from 40 acres of land
in Venice and money in the bank. The
commissioners on claims awarded her
$',8s8 and 5000 of the money in the
bank. It is figured she receives much
more under the jury's decision.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
wilder Bound Over.

Alva Wilder charged with attempt to
commit murder, was bound over to the
circuit court for trial. by Justice Erie.
gel at hearing Wednesday. Attorney
Roy Matthews appeared for Wilder,
Wednesday, and objected to the receiv-
ing of the testimony of Mrs. Wilder,
but was overruled by the justice. but
she will not be compelled to sign the
testimony. Wilder will plead insanity
caused by the long continued use of
liquor.
Wilder shot at Patrolmsn Gerard
when the latter went to arrest him,
and also made threats to his wife going
to their home and forcing her to go to
the cellar where she escaped from him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
$25, 900 For Husbands Affections

Mrs. Orpha McClurg, who was re-
Gently divorced from her husband,
has begun suit for $4,000 damages
against her former husbands father
for alternating his affections. They
were married in Marion, May "a, 1915,
and Mrs. McClurg claims the father
Immediately began to persuade his
son from having anything to de with
her; that the husband failed to care
for her when their child was born.
She secured divorce and the husband
was ordered to pay alimony, but fail
ed to do so until brought into court,
and refused then until jailed and his
father paid the amount due, and fur
nished bond.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
FIVE ACCUSED OF ROBBERY
Durand Men Charged With Theft of
Goods on Wholesale Basis

Durand Men Charged With Theft of
Goods on Wholesale Basis
Three men from Durand were taken
to Corunna Saturday afternoon, charg-
ed with having part in the Numerous
robberies at the Hub.
About two weeks ago on two occa-
sions number of automobile tires
were taken from railroad cars. On
another occasion an express package
was taken from transfer truck which
contained a number of suits of clothes
and overcoats.
On Thursday evening Edward Mix
and Earl Hyde were arrested after a
long search on the part of Deputy
Sheriff George Herrick and Village
Marshal Parks as the parties suspect
ed of having taken the express pack
age. Later young Hyde confessed to
having a part in the stealing of the
tires but denied that he took the pack
age of clothing. His confession. as to
the tires resulted in the arrest on Sat-
urday of M. F. Kennedy, William Mer-
chant, and Sidney Harder. Kennedy
was found in Flint where he was work
ing in the Chevrolet factory. Mer-
chant was picked up in the Ann Ar
Dor railroad yards in Toledo. These
young men have confessed their guilt
but will have an examination in JUS
tice court on Friday. Harder is bar.
Der of Durand, and it is~claimed that
he furnished his automobile on the
first occasion to transport the tires
from the car where they were stoler
by the boys and on the other occasion
he purchased them knowing wher,
they were secured. He is out on ST.,
900 bail. 1t is estimated that the valu,
of the goods stolen is in the neighbor
hood Of 81 500.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
p,...nt..Y G.. .Ionu,,.gss our gss,,d,er


At a meeting of the reorganized Red
Cross society Tuesday, Mrs. c. o.
Loring, Mrs. M. w. Southard and Mrs,
H. G. Parker were appointed as the
military relief committee. j. E. Ellis,
Mrs. H. p. White and John Y. Martin
were appointed members Of the execu-
tive committee which is made up of
the officers and three others.
1t was decided to send Christmas
packet to every man from Shiawassee
county who is in the service regardless
of where he is stationed. However,
the relief funds cannot be used for this
purpose and the society will ask for
articles to be donated. If sufficient ar
ticles are not donated, funds will be
raised and the packets purchased
Following is a. list of the articles
suggested for Christmas packets:
Khaki colored handkerchiefs, writ
ing paper, pad about = by 10 inches
envelopes, pencils, postals, book Tin
paper cover), scrap book, home made
containing a good short story, some
jokes, etc.; Knife, such as boy scouts
use; Mirror, steel; Neckties, Mouth
organ electric torch, Compass, Playing
cards, Mechanical puzzles, Games, To-
bacco, Pipe and pipe cleaners, Cigar
cite papers, water tight match box,
Chewing gum, Fruited chocolate, and
other sweeened crackers in original
packages, Fruit cake, Preserved gin
ger, Salter nuts, Prunes, Figs, Dates,
Raisins, Hard candy, Chocolate in tin
foil, Licorice.
No liquid or articles in glass con-
tainers can be sent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Liberty Loan Total $734, 900.

The State Liberty Loan committee
reports show that up to 8 p. m on Mon.
day $734, 900 of the second Liberty Loan
Bonds had been sold in the county The
township of Vernon (including Durand)
exceeded its quota by several thousand
dollars and the final figures will un-
doubtedly show that both Perry and
Shiawassee townships sold their quota
Corunna and Owosso both exceeded
their apportionment by a number Of
thousand dollars.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02

The U. s. weather report shows a
deficiency in temperature of 1016 de-
grees for the year up to Nov. 1st, and
an excess of 81 inches of rain for the
same period.
Don't forget that 1t costs three cents
to send letter through the mails now.
Drop letters will 90 Cor the old rate,
two cents. 1t costs two cents for postal
cards. written or printed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
WOman's Club

The Women's club held their regu
lar meeting Saturday afternoon in the
Library rooms, at which time about
70 ladies were present. An excellent
program was given, which consisted OF
a sketch of the American pianist and
composer, Edward Alexander Mellow.
ell, by Mrs. H. P. Harryman, inter
spersed by selections from his music
by Mrs. Vera Sackrider, violinist, and
Mrs. Lolo Kohler, pinaist. Two sell
ections that were much enjoyed were
"To Wild Rose," rendered by Mrs.
Sackrider, and "Arabesque," by Mrs.
Kohler.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02

Petition has been fled for the ap-
p)intment of an administrator of the
estate Of the late Caroline II. Bugse,
who died in Bennington township, Oct.
2s. The estate is valued at $4S, 900,
being $50, 900 in real estate and 5000
personal property. Clayton Thomas
was appointed special administrator.
The heirs are the husband, Harrison
Bugbee, and fifteen nephews and
nieces.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02

The clerks Of the d. M. Christian
store enj ,yed masque party at the
store Wednesday evening,
The Mission class Of the Epworth
league was entertained at an oyster
supper, Tuesdav. at the home of Arthur
Raymond, Stewart street.
August Brocktek, Hazelton TO wnship
thresber, was fined SIS and costs, Tues.
day,-by Justice Nichols in Corunns for
bsing drunk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. M. Dewey were in
Saginaw, Wednesday, to attend the
wedding OF Miss Theodotta Fordney,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Fsrd.
ney, and Paul H. Hackstadt. Mrs.
; Dewey remained for visit with Mira,
Hugo Weseper.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
EPWoRTH LEAGUE.
Eighth District Convention Being Held
In Corunna

Eighth District Convention Being Held
In Corunna.
The annual convention of the En-.
worth League of the Flint district,
will be held at the M. E. church in CO.
runna on Friday, Saturday and Sum
day of this week. The first session
will be held on Friday evening, with
three meetings on Saturday, and two
on Sunday.
1t is expected that large number
of delegates will be present from the
various Leagues of the district.
The officers of the district are: Su-
perintendent, Rev. E. j. Warren, Flint:
president, Mrs. V. E. Markle, Flint;
first vice president, Lyly March,
Laingsburg; second vice president,
Miss Blanche Scofield, of Perry; third
vice president, Allen McCrory, South
Lyons; fourth vice president. Mrs. C.
E. Bradfeld, Flint; secretary, Miss
Irene Bixby, Flint; Junior League
superintendent, Miss Helen Richmond,
Fenton.
The program for the sessions of the
convention is as follows:
Saturday Morning, Nov. 3rd.
8:O0-Song service and opening ser,
vice led by Rev. Dunning Idle First
Church, Owosso.
8:30-Business session.
9:30-Three minute written report
from Individual Leagues, reviewing
years activities.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Machin~
ery," Rev. Ray Norton, Belding, State
President.
11:00-Conference. =
11:30-Lunch.
Saturday Afternoon
1:00-Song service and opening de-
votions, led by district president.
1:30 Address, Conservation
Miss Bess l.. Crofoot, State Jr League
Supt.
2:3O-The Forward Look-By two
young ladies.
3:00-Business session, election of
officers, awarding of banners.
4:00-Address, "Unitizing the Dis
trict," "It's Possibilities and Powers"
Rev. Howard A. Field, Court st. M.
E. Church, Flint.
6:00-Sociay hour-Lunch served
by the Corunna Ladies' Aid Society.
Saturday Evening
7:3O-Song service and opening de-
votions.
8:00-Lecture with stereopticon views
of "The Congo of Africa" our own
Missionary Field-Mr. Hammond s.
Marshall, Garland st. M. E. church,
Flint.
Sunday Morning
10:00-Usual order of service, con-
vention sermon-Rev. E. j. Warren,
District Superintendent.
3:00-"Cabinet Rally" - Every
body Come"
Sunday Evening
7:00-Song service and opening de-
votions.
7:30-Address, "Song and Service"
Rev. Geo. F. Durgin, d. d.
Closing song and benediction.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02

Miss Harriet Dewey Is yisi,ing N iss
Katl crime Fitzpatrick in Ann Arbor.
The Corunna schools were closed part
of the week because of lack of coal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob verot Of Venice
township, were bruised but not seri-
ously injured Tuesday, when the buggy
In which they were riding was over
turned when the horse became fright.
ened at passing truck.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Attend Sunday School.

Albion, Oct. 8l.-Sunday, November
4, Twill be 60 .to-Sundsy School Sun.
day" throughout Canada and the United
States II Is expected that millio n
people will attend Sunday School in
Michigan Nov. 4. Many Sunday Schools
are preparing special programs for the
day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
TO SECURE AGRI-
CULTURAL EXPERT
Board Of Supervisors Vote to Expend
$1,000 to Organize Farmers
for Efficiency.

The board of supervisors voted Wed
nesday to appropriate $1,000 to pay the
expense of conducting the Office and
travelling expenses of an agricultural
expert for this county, the salary of the
expert to be paid by the United States
government After trial of the system
the matter of continuing it will be voted
on by the people of the county Id April,
1919. This action brings Shiawassee
county with the column of progressi ve
counties Of Michigan now numbering
30, and one of the 1900 of the 5000
counties in the United States. The
action was the result of long contin.
ued effort on the part Of many farmers
and of the leading business concerns
and banks of the county to secure the
benefits of the system recommended by
the government, and was only taken
after all but two or three of the mem
bers Of the board had been personally
convinced of the value to the county cf
the work.
BY action taken Tuesday the question
of securing the expert was to be sub
mitted to vote of the electors in April,
1918, which of course meant its defeat
and the postpopment possibly for two
years of something THAT was bound to
come and the putting Of Shiawassee
county in the list of laggsrds
Prof. E. Mumford, of the M. A. c..
the government and state representa-
tive, appeared before the board Wed
nesday, and In a half hours talk con.
vipced the board of the extreme need
and the wonderful benefits of the ex.
pert's work. Following his talk the
action of Tuesday was rescinded and
the resolution to appropriate for the
work carried by vote of 13 to 8, 10
votes being necessary to adopt the reso-
luton. A majority of those voting
against 1t were personally favorable.
but their constituents were opposed and
they felt ittheir duty to vote against 1t.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02

G. P. Bentley left Wednesday for a
business trip Of about ten days for the
Owosso Manufacturing Co.
Mrs. N. v. Boylan left Monday for
a visit with Mr.. Boylan's mother and
brother in Vancouver, b. G.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Will Select Road Commissioners.

The Board of Supervisors voted on
Tuesday that county road commission
ers will hereafter be elected by the
Board of Supervisors, and not by pop
ular vote as in the past, the members
believing this is the most satisfac-
tory way to secure the best men for
the positions.