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The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
SUMMARY OF TORNADO
COVERING THREE DAYS

Tornadoes during the last three
days in seven states of the middle
west and the south have killed nearly
$50 people, injured more than 1900,
wrecked thousands of houses, killed
hundreds of head of live stock and de-
vastated many thousands of acres of
growing crops, according to summar-
les early today.
The latest in the series of tornadoes
started Sunday afternoon apparently
in the vicinity of Willisville, in south
western Illinois, swept southwark
across the Ohio river into Kentucky,
down the Mississippi into Arkansas
and Tennessee, and finally Veering
eastward toward Alabama, where the
storm apparently spent itself. The
dead in the four southern states was
roughly estimated at 100 and the in
iured at several hundred. 1t is estimat
ed that at least 40 were killed in
Alabama.
Wire communications into the dis
trcts swept by the storm Sunday
is demoralized, and only meager re-
ports of the loss of life and the prop
erty damage have been received.
The destruction began last Friday
in Andale, Kansas, where rs people
were killed and so injured.
Late Saturday a twister, probabl!
the most severe of the series, strucl
the rich corn belt of central Illinois
killing 81 persons and injuring per
haps 500 in Nation. At Charleston
ten miles east of Nation, 81 were
killed and more than $50 injured. TIT
property damage in the two cities II
estimated at 100000. Another des
tructive storm last Saturday crosses
territory approximately 100 miles
north of the center of Illinois, reach
ed into northern Indiana and caused
the loss of a dozen lives, the injur.
of more than 200 and heavy propert,
damage.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
RENEWED TESTIMONY

No one in Johnson City who suffers
backache, headaches, or kidney and
bladder ills can afford to ignore
this johnson Citywoman's twice-told
story. 1t is confirmed testimony that
no Johnson City resident can doubt.
Mrs. L. A. Rush, 405 w. Market
street, says: my kidneys were weak
and | suffered constantly from back
ache. Finally, l got Doan's Kidney
Pills from the Whitehouse Drug Co.
and they fixed me up in good shape.
Over four years later, Mrs. Rush
said. Il have just as much faith in
Doans Kidney Pills today as when
l recommended them before. They are
surely fine
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simp-
ly ask for kidney remedy-get Doans
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs
Rush has twice publicly recommended
Foster-Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo
N Y
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
THE COMET FOR JOB PRINTING
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
In the law court at Johnson City,
Washington county Tennessee.
Chanty Davis
Floyd Davis

In this cause it appearing from the
complaintant's bill, which is sworn to-,
that the defendant. Floyd Davis is a
nonresident of the state. 1t is order
ed by me that publication be made
for four successive weeks, as requir-
ed by law, in the Comet newspaper
published in Johnson City, Tennessee
in said county, notifying said non
resident defendant to appear before
our said law court at court to be
held at the court house in Johnson
City, on the third Monday of June 1917
and make defense to said bill or the
allegations thereof will be taken for
confessed and this cause set for hear
ing exparte as to him,
This 14th day of Feb. 1917.
j. L. HILBERT, Clerk
BY FRED M. LEWIS. D. C.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07

DR.. Kings New Discovery is a
soothing, healing remedy for coughs
and colds that has stood the test OF
narly fifty vars. For that cough
that strains tn throa and saps the
vitality try Dr.. Kings New Discov-
cry. The soothing pine balsams and
mild laxative ingredients soon drive
the cold from the system. Have a
bottle on hand for winter colds
Group, grippe and bronchial affec-
tions. At your Druggist, soc.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
THREE EXPLOSIONS IN
HOLD OF INHALER

Havana, May 31.--Three explosions
occurred today in the hold of the
American steamer Lackawanna while
its cargo of coal was being unloaded
at dock in the harbor. Two Cuban
and one Spanish workmen were in
jured, the Cubans seriously. The
damage to the vessel has not been de-
termined, as the explosions caused a
fire and it was necessary to flood the
hold. Capt. Johnson believes the ex-
plosions were caused by bombs placed
by spies in Norfolk, whence the ship
sailed.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
FUNERAL OF MRS. BEN TAYLOR
HELD MONDAY AFTERNOON

The funeral of Mrs. Ben Taylor,
who died at her home on East Maple
street Monday morning at three
O'Clock was held Monday afternoon
It two O'Clock at the residence. Rev.
George Green, pastor of the Central
Baptist church being in charge. DR..
Green's remarks concerning The life
and character of Mrs. Taylor and
his comforting words to the bereaved
amily were very impressive. Follow
ing the funeral services the remains
we're carried to Oak Hill cemetery,
where they were inferred.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
s1OA Reward. 500

The readers of this paper win be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing Its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in the curative powers of Halls
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails
to cure Send for list of testimonials.
Adore, s F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo,
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 75c.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION ELECTION

July %, 1917, first election.
Voters will vote simply for" or
against" the Convention.
Sept 90, 1917, election Of dele
gates. EVERY county will be
entitled to ONE delegate, some
counties to more, making 127
delegates In all.
Oct. 80, 1917, convention will
meet In Nashville. II WILL NOT
write the Constitution anew. 1t
will merely suggest AMEND
MENTS, which must be voted
on by the people.
The Convention will fix the
date Of the election on the
amendments. Each amendment
must be voted on separately BY
THE PEOPLE. A majority of the
votes cast on each amendment Is
necessary to its adoption.
-
In all counties voting under
the Dortch Law, a registration
certificate ls necessary to vote.
1915 poll tax receipt Is neces-
sary to vote. It must be paid by
June %, 1917.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
EFFECTIVE
Monday, March 2Gth, 1917
THROUGH
MODERN STEEL COACH
Between
Knoxville, Louisville and St. Louis
VIA
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM
NEGLECTED COLD GROW WORSE

A cough that racks and irritates
the throat may lead to serious
chronic cough. If neglected. The
healing pine balsams in DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey--Nature's own rem
edy-wil lsoothe and relieve the irri-
tation, breathing will be easier, and
the antiseptic properties will kill the
germ which retarded healing. Have
it handy for Group, sore throat and
chronic bronchial affections. Get a
bottle today. Pleasant to take. AT
all Druggists, Csc.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
REDRAFT OF SECTI0NE
OF ESPIONAGE BILL

Washington, May S1.-Final and
complete agreement on the admins
tration espionage bill, including the
newspaper censorship provision rs re
drafted Saturday, the export embargo
search warrant and mail censorship
sections, was reached today by the
senate and house conferees, Their re-
port will be submitted tomorrow with
action first in the house, probably
next Thursday.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
NATIONAL Il. p. A. CONVENTION
Tickets on sale June s, 8 and 10
via
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Final Return Limit June %

Join Post &c" T. P. A. Special leav
ing Knoxville 7:40 a. m. Saturday,
June 9, leaving Morristown $40 a. m.
Stop-overs en- route permitted. Wis
it Tybee and enjoy the Surf. Side
trip tickets to Florida, June Is and 16
For full information call on or ad-
dress w. D. CAFFEY,
Division Passenger Agent,
Knoxville, Tenn.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
CONSTIPATION MAKES YOU Dull

That draggy, listless, oppressed
feeling generally results from constl-
patton. The intestines ar clogged
and tn blood becomes poisoned. Re,
li.ye this condition at once with DR.,
Kings New Life Pills; this gentle,
non gripping laxative is quickly effect
i've. A dose at bedtime will make
you feel brighter in the morning. Get
bottle today at your Druggist, Csc.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
L. & N. TAKES MILLION
DOLLARS WORTH OF BONDS

Louisville, KY, May 31.-Vice-Pres-
ident w. L. Mapother today announced
that the Louisville & Nashville Rail-
road company had subscribed $1,000
600 to the liberty loan and probably
would place an additional 100000
with its employees under an arrange
ment whereby they might pay for their
subscriptions in twelve equal Install
mentS.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
Part of the Game.

"These diplomats are queer lot"
"What makes you think so?"
"They rarely ever permit them
selves to indulge in a plain yes or
mo-"
Don't censure them for that. II
they were not mysterious nobody
would think they were earning their
salary"
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
In the law court at Johnson City,
Washington county, Tennessee.
DOrtha Alice Earnest
Tate l.. Earnest

Tate l.. Earnest
In this cause it appearing from the
compliments bill, which is sworn to,
that the defendant Tate l.. Earnest
is a nonresident of the state of Ten
nessee: 1t is ordered by me that pub
lication be made for four successive
weeks, as required by law, in the
Johnson City Comet, newspaper pub
lished in Johnson City, Tennessee, in
said county, notifying said non-resi-
dent defendant to appear before our
said law court at court to be holden
at the Court House in Johnson City
on the third Monday of June, 1917
and make defense to said bill or the
allegations thereof will be taken fol-
confessed and this cause set for hear
ing exparte as to him.
This 3Oth day of April 1917.
j. L, HILBERT, Clerk,
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
c. R. SAVIOR.

G. r. Saylor.
1t appearing from the bill in this
case, which is sworn to, that G. R.
Saylor is justly indebted to Johnson
Auto Co., ct al, the compliments, and
that he resides out of the state, and
an attachment having been issued and
levied on defendants property, it is
ordered that publication be made for
four consecutive weeks in the john
son City Comet, requiring the said de-
PENDANT to appear before said Chan
Gerry Court ON or before the First
Monday of May, 1917, and make his
defense to the bill filed against him
in this cause. otherwise said bill will
be taken for confessed, and the cause
proceeded with ex parte.
This April, 9th 1917.
]. w. CASS, Clerk and Master.
Lee f. Miller, Sol.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
OHIO MAKES A PARTIAL REPORT

Columbus, o., June 6.-ohio regis
tration for the selective draft yester-
day was very close to $4,000, incom-
plete returns early tonight indicated
Of 5,576 precincts in the state SIG
reported 491, 156 registrations. OFF,
Gals believe the remaining precincts
will show not less than $4,000. Com
plete returns from so of S8S counties
indicated between sixty and seventy
per cent made claims for exemption
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
Too FiatterIne.

"Flattery is dangerous to sensitive
ladies'" says the Wise Man. ! am
always very careful in the matter be,
cause one evening | told lady tna'
she was as sweet as honey, and the
next day she had hives"
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
WAN TED

$500 week straight salary, to man
with rig to introduce Poultry Rene
dies. Pay every week. Experience
unnecessary. Eureka Mfg. Co. East
St. Louis, Ill.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
SOME SMILES
From Missouri.

I o u n < Mill
Sir. l am unable
to find words to
express the love
l have for your
daughter, and
Her Father
Never mind the
w ord s, young
man figures will
do. Just show me
your bank book.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
ITALIAN MISSION
TO VISIT NEW YORK

Rome, May 81. via London-The
italians have crossed the Timavo
river and occupied the village of San
Giovanni, northwest of Dunno, near
the Gulf OF Triest, the var o.ss.:se IN
.sanccs. The5 I've captured nine
six-inch guns.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
Delicate Sign OF Love.

When Japanese maiden desires to
show marked attention to her lover,
she uses the sharpened point of one
Of her finger nails in writing to him.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
prSvrr ard Work.

PTE It ana WuTKs
II you do not wish for his kingdom
don't pray for it, but II you do. you
must do more than pray, you must
work.-Ruskin.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
and Return

Round Trip $12.15 Round Trip
From Johnson City, Account
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. o. P. Cox, an
eight pound son.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-06-07
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

In the Chancery court at johnson City
Tennessee.
Johnson Auto Co., ell al,
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31
HOW ABOUT SPUDS?

Exchange:
Reports from different sources point
to an enormous potato crop thruout
the whole country. Reports on the
bean crop are not so encouraging,
There will be lots of tops, but not
more than fair, if not even a poor
run of beans in many places.
Some have predicted that potatoes
would be as low as so cents Der hum
drcd next fall. 1t is doubtful. how
ever, if they will even be low in price
compared with the average for. say
10 years. Wheat is undoubtedly GO
ing to be high, potatoes are bound to
run up in price in sympathy. even
though there is big crop, because il
Is possible to substitute potatoes for
bread, to large extent. Then too.
great many people have at least
SIX months appetite for potatoes
stored up. There were lots of peopl,.
who could not afford to buy potatoes
at $3.50 or S4.00 a hundred. There
We're others who refused to buy at that
price, because it was more than no.
tatoes were worth for food, compared
with other things. So lots of folks
ate no potatoes for several months. II
will be hard to convince those people
that a reasonable price for the tubers
this fall will not be good thing, war
or no war.
But what say the farmers who have
spent as high as s35 an acre for seed
potatoes for planting extra large acre
age! One stated the other day that
II potatoes were only so cents a hun-
dred next fall that the farmers would
not dig their crop. If they don't Il Il
probable that the same people who
nave that potato appetite will be RIad
to dig them. The writer has such an
appetite and wants to engage aiout
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31
Difficult Cases Solicited
Bring Your School Children

4 large proportion Of headaches,
hystcria, insomnia. chorra (St. Vitus
Dancr), nervous pIostration. hallucin-
alton, stomach troubles and other
physical maladIcs. when Of a nervous
nature, are caused by eye strain. The
removal OF the cause effects a perman-
cnt cure.
DR.. Sapero has been making visits
to Gunnison for over 20 years.
REFERENCES furnished from some
Of the leading citizens of Gunnison
and vicinity, now under treatment.
REMEMBER DR.. Sapero does not cx-
pertinent. He cures where others fail
Over % years practical experience.
THOUSANDS of testimonials from
grateful patients whom he has cured
furnished on demand
II you desire to consult the doctor.
please make appointments early.
Remember the day. Saturday, Sept.
18th, La Neta Hotel.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31
NEW HERD LAW
BY DENVER POST
Editor Hoggott Of Great
Divide Announces Initia-
ton Of Similar Measure
to That Lickedin 1916

Seibert, Colo, Aug. 25.-Volney T.
H0Egott, editor of the Great Divide
q Denver today at Seibert addressed
.r" Of the largest gatherings of farm
. r- ever assembled in eastern Colo
.'tiD. Mr.. Hoggott came here by spec
a. request of the farmers to discuss
,hc politics of the Great Divide as well
as subjects dear to his heart. He
allied attention to the vital need of an
adrquate herd law in Colorado, and
Anuounced the Great Divide would in
tate a new herd law and that the
I."plc of the state would adopt it.
Another bill to be fostered by the
Grra, Divide, Mr.. Hoggott said, would
have for its object limiting the leases
ar state lands to any one party or
to $40 acres.
National Legislation will be demand
q for the opening of forest reserves
20 farmers under the homestead laws
and loaning postal savings by the gov
"rnment direct to the farmers at low
rate Of interest.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31
DELTA CJUa7f'S TROUBLES
WITH THE ALFALFA WEEYH

f. .' D.u l..'. Of 'a~ Fo-t Collins
... ....a.a ,.... '>p-umnn, STA
... .a- 20 p..la county recently.
n... -r ar.o uru'- far control
r,a.. . cum. .r'.rr w'h h" out
h...-. ~ 81. a.fa'ca w.oH at Pa
], b. a-arg.d 20 las, ore. pr
..r 90. r.u '.,w '... .tp,rm,rr
TIA. .r .ora',H .,., To- look after the
@'.... and attempt Z" k..p D, from
pr@urg
S"0"D hasr boon appropriated by
'hr -'u'" :" rmal'. fight on tho pest
T. B.. stated ,h", D, is impossible to
completely rradlaa,, ~. w,-sII where
u is once started. rl, p, can be- CON
'r".',d. D'ta Us 't, onl. p,ac. ,n ,h"
tat" Hn'r" thr alfalfa n,r.ll ha. 80
Ear go,t"n-a start and N" tat" ., an
Nlou, TO stamp II out. ( po-~lh'".
"" are mighty sorry for Paonia.
but It b"hoo,cs GYnrIson folks TO keep
a -harp look out, 'o t.-,p the pest from
getting started here.
Any man or NnIaar who gUrS to Pa
onla 70 pick fruit should on returning
carefully oNa".nr clothing and bag
gag. All fu: box, from that sec
ton should b.. burned. 4 few beetles
imported wi. be Ike small blaze
started in dry ,Imbrr.
Tho other day 4 man walking thru
an alfalfa field near Paonia, happen
ed TO examine his pants legs which
were turned up at the bottoms. Over
a dozen wcevil beetles mad dropped
into the roll Of his trousers.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31
O'NE|Ll BROS. OF MONTa0sE
CLEAN UP ON CATTLE AND RANGES
Montrose Press:

Montrose Press:
A deal was closed on Tuesday by
which Jesse and James O'Neill, known
as O'Neill Bros, among the oldest and
largest cattle owners in the Uncom-
pahgre valley, men who are known the
state over as large stockmen, have
sold their entire cattle holdings, as
well as their cattle range on the Cim-
arron. This marks their retirement
from the cattle business tho they will
still own large number of sheep,
which they will probably dispose of
when the opportunity presents itself.
The cattle was sold to ]. B. Killian
of Delta for himself and the -StoGEham
Bros, the large merchants and bank
ers there The price to be paid is
$50 per head, it not being known yet
how many head of cattle are involved
until the stock is rounded up. which
will be accomplished as rapidly as pos
sible.
Masse Buys Range
O'Neill Bros. then sold their land
holdings on the Cimarron river, to-
gether with the water rights, to Cab
riel Masse, the large sheep owner, the
price for which was not stated, but
which is very considerable sum. The
deal covered $40 acres.
Leases the Big Ranch
In order to still further clean up
and get an opportunity to take rest
from their arduous labor for the past
35 years, ONeill Bros. have also leas-
ed for a period of five years their
ranch on Spring creek to L.
P. Garrison, an experienced farmer,
who will have entire charge of this |
big property.
Runs up in Six Figures
While the whole transaction cannot
yet be placed exactly in dollars and
cents, because the exact number of |
cattle involved is not known, it is safe
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31
CONSTANT CREAM TESTS FROM
THE SEPARATOR ILLOGICAL
Too Many Factors Affecting the Tests
are Involved

r. McCann, Colorado Agricultural
College, Fort Collins, Colorado:
Everyone familiar with the farm
separator must acknowledge that it is
one of the most highly perfected
pieces of farm machinery in use. But
it is expecting too much from even
such perfect machine to think that
the same tests will result week after
week and season after season. when
there are so many variable conditions
which will cause differences in rich
ness of cream.
Aside from any differences that
will be caused by change in cream
or mechanical adjustment, any one of
the following factors will influence
the resulting test from compara-
lively low to high percentages:
Variation of the temperature of the
milk when separated.
Variation in the test of milk.
Changing speed of bowl.
Rate of inflow of milk into bowl.
Amount of skim milk or warm
water used in flushing the bowl.
Neglect to keep separator bowl and
working parts thoroughly clean.
With these many influences con-
tlnually changing to a greater or less
degree, constant tests are more to be
screw or skim milk outlet, from wear
feared as results of inaccurate work
than are varying tests.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31
ARE YOU UNLUCkY!

Most sickness is traced to careless
ness or neglect, but unfortunates who
suffer from hay fever or asthma can
attribute their ailments to bad luck.
In August the air is full of pollen and
dust that cause trouble for some. yet
others are never bothered. No rem
edy docs more to relieve hay fever
and asthma .han Foley's Honey and
Tar the well known family medicine
for coughs, colds and Group. 1t clears
ard sooths the afflicted nose, throat
ana bronchial tubes.
Walker Drug Store
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31

1t is reported that some Mont
rose growers are contracting their
potatoes at Toe. Anyone who does
that stands good chance to lose
money. The entire crop of the
United States this year is now
estimated at around $50 million
bushels. That is one fourth of
that average crop which in Ger
many is used by 66 million in
stead of 100 million people. I'm
less our transportation system en-
tirely breaks down there is no
reason to believe spuds can drop
very low with wheat at 81, bacon
and ham around Soc and other
food products in proportion.
We have heard Gunnison folks
argue that potatoes would 20 beg
ging here this fall. Don't believe
It, altho the question Of storage
may bother those who are not pre-
pared. Transportation problems
may make it impossible to sell the
surplus right out of the field.
Before it is too late provide
your storage cellars.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Services every first and third Sum-
days. Holy Masses at eight and ten
o'clock. Evening services at seven
thirty. Sunday School at one o'clock.
Weekday Masses at eight o'clock.
Services second and fourth Sundays
of the month at Crested Butte.
Rev. William Kipp, Pastor.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Morning and evening worship at
IL a. m. and p. m. Rev. G. Winter
will preach his farewell sermons.
Morning theme: The Radiant Life.
Evening theme: Spring and Palm
Trees for Life's Journey.
Special music. Inspiring message.
A cool place where you will find .
warm welcome. Cos-ei.a
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31
"a ~ pr,

Saguache Crescent: The Morris &
Sadlin hay crew of Moffat passed
through Saguache Tuesday on their
way to the Cochetopa to fill a con-
tract of two weeks haying.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-31

six sacks at so cents hundred right
now, and dig them himself. So if any
one wants to make speculative con-
tract here is a chance. 1t might have
to be done on Sunday, which might
make a difference.
But whatever the price, it is good
to know that there will be great po-
tato crop, for potatoes are food, and
food is going to be badly needed IN
the world this coming winter. There
is not much danger that the producer
will not get good price for anythin.
that he has produced this year.