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The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 13A.

Approved February 27, 1917.
 An Act to amend Act 113 of the Acts of 1918, for the organization. control or banks trust companies, and savings banks.
 Section IS is amended by providing hat upon reorganization or consolida- ton shall be affected by a two-thirds vote of the stockholders of the respec- tive banks.
 Section 25 is amended by adding that any bank, state, or national making agent, shall be subject to examination and to re-examination thereafter in the discretion of the commissioner, and shall pay the same fees provided in Section 49 of this Act.
 Amends Section 39 by authorizing the comments or criticism of the com missioner relating to the condition of the bank to be placed by the officer of the bank receiving the same before the Board of Directors
 Amends Section 49 by inserting. in lieu of the fifty cents on each s1,000 of It's capital stock, the one-hundredth of 1 per cent of the total assets of the bank. and provides that the maximum amount for examining any one bank shall not exceed S400. nor be less than S20 for each examination. The com missioner may, in his discretion, exam inc each bank twice q year. or often If necessary.
 Amends Section 52 so that when the commissioner becomes satisfied that
  paired, he shall require the stockhold- CTS or officers to pay a sufficient sum to restore the capital or require good and sufficient bond therefor.
 Amends Section 5S so as to provide that upon taking possession of any bank and making sale of its prop erty that said property. real or per sonal. shall be sold at public or pri- vate sale.
 Said section is further amended by authorizing the chancery court. in va cation, shall have the power to make orders for sale of the property of such bank, and validates all such proceed ings as if made in term time
 Act further enlarges the powers of the Bank Commissioner and prescribes his duties in carrying out the provis- ions of this Act
 Act also provides penalty for ma Mciously circulating any report or ru- nor affecting the financial standing of any bank; also raises Bank Com missioner's salary from $3.ooo to s4. 900 per annum.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, SS.
Annroxed Eehruary 1S 1a17

Approved February 1s, 191T.
 An Act to amend Sections 3 and 6 of Act No. 112 of General Acts of 19t1 al amended by Act No. 122 of the Acts of 1913. Act provides that upon reporv of the Tax Commission to Auditor, the Auditor shall charge and certify to the Treasurer of State for collection a tax one one-tenth of per cent upon capital stock employed in this state.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23

Approved January 31. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section of Act No. 220 Of the General Assembly of 1905, entitled An Act to amend Sec tions 6sS7, 63SS and 63S9 of Kirby's Digest, so far as they apply to certain counties only. Act applies only to cer- tain counties
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT no. lol.
Approved March 6. 1ali.

ApprUVtu 2HdTCH V9
 An Act to accept the benefits to bo derived from an Act of Congress which provides for the promotion of vocational education. Act authorizes the state to accept the provesions of said Act and to comply with all requirements of said Act of Congress. Act requires the state Board of Education to carry out the provisions of this Act
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. %.
Approved Fet

Approved February 15. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money for bar ance of salary of Assistant Supreme Court Librarian from July 31, 1916, to March 3l, 1917. Act appropriates $500 for said purpose.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
fCT NO. I06.
Anproyed March 3. 1917.

ApprOVed MarCh :, 1g17.
 An Act to conserve the natural gas resources of the state. and for other purposes.
 Act specifically sets out the method by which any gas or oil found in the State shall be conserved and utilixe0 for light. fuel and steam power also authorizes the appointment of a gas inspector by the Governor, and pre- scribes duties and sets out penalty for violation of provisions of this Act.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. lA2.

Approved February 27, 1917.
 An Act to cure defective conveyances and acknowledgments.
 Act cures defects in all deeds and conveyances executed since May IS, 1887, provided this Act shall not val idate any deed or conveyance which the wife of the grantor has not sign ed also deeds executed by minors or insane persons.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NA. S1.

Approved February s. 1917.
 An Act appropriating money to cover deficiency of Fish and Game Commis- sion for the remainder of the biennial period Act appropriates $23.000. or so much thereof as is necessary.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. ISl.
Approved February 2S

Approved February 2S, 1917.
 An Act to construe Section 1s Of Article ls of the Contribution of the State.
 Act prescribes the qualifications and fitness of Superintendent of the Hospi- tai for Nervous Diseases.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. lA.
Act approl

Act appropriates money to pay for printing and publishing amendments to the Constitution submitted by the leg islature of 1915 Act appropriates s36.- 60o.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
AOT NO. lee. AnnrOv March 6 1Q1T

An Act to provide that women may vote fin all primary elections in Arkan- oas.
 Provides that from and after the paas- age of this Act. and subject to the pre- visions of the laws of this state AS to age. residence. citizenship, payment Of poll taxes and otherwise regulating the manner and form of holding same bue specially exempt from every disqualin- ssson sax svar a,ecs o.n or noireet on account q, have the right to vote at any primary elections held under the laws of thts state. Provided that no woman shall he allowed to vote in any primary election unless when requested by the judgeo che will make oath that che C of the
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. IA.
ApproHed Fehrnary 27. 1s17.

Approved February 27. 1917
 Act to amend Section of Act lSS of the Acts of 1907.
 Act amends Section 75so of Kirby's Digest so as to authorize levy not exceeding 12 mills by any school dis trict for the purposes therein mention cd
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23

1Ae toea of su ofisoeN eposQt O40p hefs of the legislature and t4e nvo oe4e etitutional offices shall begin JAn0asy | succeeding their election.
 Act amends Section 7o41 of xkby'o Digost, reQuiring the sAeri4 to mako bond on or by the first xonaay h January of each year. otherwise eef1eo vacant and Governor to appoint 0o0Do- tent person to fll vacancy.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. l7H.
ApurovAA March q rSif

ApprOVOd MATCH U, IUIT.
 Act sets out the manor by which aAV qualified elector in this state shall Do allowed to vote at any primary CT geA- sral election in case he is absent ffo0 his resulAa place of voting oa account of business or any other unavoidable reason for absence from said voting place. Act prsscribss penalty fos vic lation.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 16S

Approved March 6. 1917.
 Act authorizing cities of the AYst class to vacate. discontinue streets and alleys.
 Act provides that cities of more than 1s6oo and less than 15.000. with the consent of abutting property owners. may vacate, discontinue. sell or give away any street or alley when for the public good.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 161.

ApprOV6U MHTCN ., MI.
 An Act authorizing the Commissions CT of Labor or persons duly authorized by him to file information in justice of the peace courts. mayor judge of municipal court or any court of com potent Jurisdiction for violation of la- bor laws.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 1.

Approved June IF. IyII.
 An Act to provide and appropriate funds to pay mileage and per diem and contingent expenses for the General Assembly. and for other purposes.
 Appropriated s20.000 out of the Cap itol Fund, $50000 out of the Highwsy Improvement Fund, and the Treasurer and Auditor of State directed to re- fund said amounts when a sufficient amount accumulates to the credit or these funds in the state treasury.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, 7Z.

Approved February 12. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate funds to cover deficiencies of the State Highway De- partment during the biennial period ending March 31, 1917. Act appropri- ates $t7.647.4s.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
AU TO l7A
AUnpOyAd March 6

Approved Maroh 0. 19II.
 Act to protect employees of 0goo4 Railway.
 Act provides that every electric otrooe car shall during the months of Novo0. Der, December, January, February o4A March of each year be provided at the front end with screen composed oe glass or other material sufficient to protect the driver motormAn. Al fixes penalty for violation.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. I1S.

Approved February 27, 1917.
 Act amends Section 6063 of Kirby's Digest.
 Act changes the time for delivery of copy of complaint and summons from 60 to 30 days.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. II.
Axprovsd January 22. 1917.

A1OroVsd January 22, lyl7.
 An Act authorizing the Commission CT of Labor to conduct free employ msnt bureau in connection with the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. and to provide for the licensing and regula ten of private employment bureaus within the State. Commissioner of La bor is authorized to establish branch employment bureaus In any section of the State to serve the greatest num- ber of people. The license fee to be charged private employment bu- reaus shall be 35. and shall be in force for one year, and on all renewals of said license the fee shall be 3b. All fees shall be paid into the state troe sury.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT 10. ace:

ApprOVed MATCH I, WIT.
 An Act to permit any special 0oAooI district in the State to borrow monev and to mortgage property in the dis. trict to secure same.
 Act amends Sections and ( ef Act No, s4e of the Acts of 1905.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, u72.

Approevd March 6. 1917.
 An Act to provide for an Institution for the Care and Training of Fosbls- minded persons.
 Act provides said Institution to be under control of the Board of Control of State Charities Provides for the transfer of feeble minded persons from other institutions of the state to the new institution Also authorizes the Board of Control to sell 1000 aoPes ef wild lands belonging to the state or exchange part of same for suitable location for said institution. Said board of control to have management of said institution and appoint all em- ployes. To provide necessary funds to locate and secure the site and equip and maintain school for fec ble- minde1 this Act appropriates for the purpose funds heretofore set aside in Act No. 70 of the General Assembly of 1917.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. S4.
Approved February IA, 1917

Approved February IA. 1917.
 Act to appropriate money for dcf- ciency of the Confederate Home for the biennial period ending March 31. 1917.
 Act appropristes $12,o00 for such p,lr-
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. IA.

Approved January 24, 1917.
 An Act to provide for the payment of the expenses of the auditing com? nittee of the Fortieth General Assem- biy and appropriating funds for the payment of same. Act appropriated 34173S7 for said purpose.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23

to cover deficiencies for the biennial period ending July 1, 1915. to July l, 1917. amounting to 339.926.7S.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. lO2.
ArnroveA March 1. 1917.

ApproVed Mafch I, I5II.
 An Act to appropriate money for the Fourth Agricultural School District for the biennial term ending July 1. 1917. Act appropriates $6.050.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
AT NO. IT..

Approved March 1, 1917.
 Act to amend Sections 10o1 aA1 5ool of Kirby's Digest.
 Act fixes the liability of the owner of any dog for killing of sheep or goats and provides that there shell be no liability to tho owner of eai1 Cos foY killing same.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. l62.

Approved February 2S. 1917.
 Act to provide for maintenance and salaries of the Third Agricultural School.
 Act sppropriates s7.JoO.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23

Fish Fund, out of which fund the ex- penses of the Game and Fish Commts- sion are to be paid.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. IYl.

An Act to regulate domestic oorpo- retfons associations. partnerships. firms or joint stock companies oper- ating a hotel hospital. sanitariunl, or infirmary, and generating electricity for same. and other purposes.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 0.

in the county jail In effect from and after It's passage.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. l73.
Approved March s. 1917.

ApnrONed MATCH 0, IyIt.
 An Act to prevent the spread of cen tageous diseases among live stock In of said animals after death. Act makes it the duty of the owner of any dead Ani- nal to immediately cremats same. Act fixes penalty for failure to carry cut provisions of this Act
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. lNS.

Approved February 2s. 1917.
 Act provides that the Circuit Court shall suspend any county, township of- Acer or prosecuting attorney upon pre- sentiment or indictment for offenses named in the Act. and Governor is au- thorixed temporarily to appoint to All vacancy until an election to fll the va cancy or the disability is removed. If vacancy occurs during a session of the court. temporary appointment is to be made by the circuit judge.
 ACT NO. 1Bl.
 Approved March 1. 1917.
 An Act to fix tenure of state. dts- triet county and township officera.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. T.

ApDfOvtu JHhudTy 1E, MI
 An Act to appropriate money to pay salaries and expenses of fertilizer and feed inspectors and to pay for tags. freight, express, postage and contin- gent expenses and to transfer S15 900 from the Fertilizer Fund to the General Revenue Fund to pay mileage. per diem and contingent expenses of the General Assembly.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 76.

Approved February 12. 1917.
 An Act for the better protection for the public safety. Act makes It unlaw- full for any person or persons, com pany or corporation. or receiver of any railroad. to operate locomotive engines that are not so constructed that the engineer and fireman shall be located under the same roof of the engine cab at all times while on duty Act pro vides penalty for violation of this Act.
 ACT NO. 77.
 Approved February 12. 1S17
 An Act to pay salaries of teachers and amployes of Jonesboro Agricuitr- fAl School ASt approDrtates moneys
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 4.

A bill for an Act to be entitled An Act to appropriate money for the maintenance of the various depart ments of ths state government to March st, 1s1f.
 Deficiency bill to cover expenses in the Governors office, Attorney Gen erals office, Secretary of States of See. Railroad Commission and Treas
 Act approprfates s7.125.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 2.

Approved January IN, IsIT
 An Act to amend Act No. 1s of the Acts of 1913 entitled. An Act to pro- vide for a commission form of gov ernment for cities of the nrs- c,aSs.
 Amends Section of said Act so as to elect q mayor and two commissioners instead of mayor and four commis- sioners.
 Amends Section of said Act so as to conform to the mayor and two com missionsrs instead of the mayor and four commi ssioners.
 Amends Section so as to designate the powers and duties of the mayor and the two commissioners.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
AfNl Nn 2.


 An Act for the establishment of nut nicipal courts in cities of the hrst class, prescribing their Jurisdiction. and that of the justices of the peace, and fixing compensation of officers in such cities and townships. and for oth- CT purposes.
 Applies to all cities with population exceeding 12.000 and under 15,0OO, ac- oording to preceding census.
 Court to be styled Municipal Court or --: provides for seal; said court abolishes police court in such cities, and all Jurisdiction in said police courts rests In municipal court herein estao- nshed. Papers and decords of police courts to be transferred to municipal courts when tabltshed.
 Municipal judge shall hold office for four years. Police judge now in office to act as municipal judge until his sue cessor is elected and qualified. Munic- ipal judge must be twenty five years ot age, good moral character, leSrned Of the law, two years resident ot the state, have practiced four years and have been admitted to the Supreme Court of Arkansas two years; shall not engage In practice of law during term of office. Salary, s2.4Oo per annum, payable monthly. If municipal judge to be filled by election by regular prac- ticing attorney of such court. Said special judge shall receive sS per day while he holds court; similar fees to those provided by general law In cases before Justices of the peace.
 Appeals must be taken within thirty days after judgment rendered.; such appeals to be advanced on docket in Circuit Court and stand for trial de novo ten days after being docketed.
 All general laws applying to jus tices of the peace not inconsis- tent with the provisions of this Act, nor with the provisions of general laws of police courts. shall apply to the municipal courts herein created.
 Act specifically sets out Jurisdiction of municipal courts: makes the city clerk, chief of police and constable of a township officers of the court; fix ing the salaries and regulating the fees ee bs charged in suits.
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Mrs. R. N. Calderwood; Buenos Aires

Mrs. R. N. Calderwood; Buenos Aires,
Mrs. N. B. Overson.
February 9Th Mrs. M. S. Williams
hostess. Agriculture and Commerce
of Argentine, Mrs. NJ b. Jackson;
Urtaguay, Mrs. C. Ellithorpe.
February goth, Mrs. F. B. Berg
man, hostess. Paraguay, Mrs. F. w.
MacManus, Rio de Janero, City Beau
tiful, Mrs. NJ. s. Williams.
March 6, Mrs. s. Brownell, hostess.
Social Life in Brazil, Mrs. A. F.
Burk. Worlds Coffee Cup and How
It Is Filled, Mrs. A. J. Cunningham.
March goth, Mrs. E. B. Brownson,
hostess. Rubber Industry, Mrs. s. J.
Creaser, Guianas, Mrs. M. B. Jack
son.
April 3rd. Mrs. A. F. Burk hostess.
Nitrate Fields of Chile, Mrs. c. w.
Jennison. Ecuador and It's Capitol,
Mrs. C. Ellithorpe.
April II, Mrs. r. NJ. Calderwood,
hostess, Columbia, Tits History and
Commercial Revival, Mrs. N. F. Sax
ton. Venezuela, Mrs. J. A. Cunning
ham.
May 1st. Mrs. E. c. Carney
hostess. Round Table. What have
learned from the study of South
America, Mrs. w. H. Westergaard
May 18th. Library Hall District
Reports.
May 29th. Mrs. Libble Champion
hostess. Business Meeting.
August 1918. Birthday Picnic.
Williston graphic., 1917-08-30
STATE FEDERATION OF
WOMEN'S CLUBS

The North Dakota Federation of
Women's Clubs viii hold its twenty
first annual session at Dickinson, N.
D., October l, 2, 8, 4, and s. Board
meeting and conferences will be held
the afternoon of October first, and at
eight o'clock in the evening, the first
session will be called to order and
the convention declared formally OPEN
ed, by the President Mrs. H. G. Wick,
Savalier.
Mrs. A. NJ. O'Connor of St. Thom-
as will respond in behalf of the Fed
Grafton to the addresses of welcome
given by the citizens of Dickinson.
Mrs. Grant S. Hager of Grafton,
chairman of the program committee
will present the program. Greetings
from the General Federation will be
extended by the General Federation
Director, Miss Minnie Jean Nelson
of Valley City. The Vice Presidents
Of the Eight Districts will appear at
this session with seven minute reports
of the work done in their districts,
as follows:
rlTSC DlSCTlCC, WIS. W. "A. W.
Intyre, Grand Forks.
Second District, Mrs. J. E. Hunter,
Cando.
Third District, Mrs. E. c. Carney,
Williston.
Fourth District, Mrs. H. L. Bolley,
Fargo.
Fifth District, Mrs. S. N. Putnam,
New Rockford.
Sixth District, Mrs. Frances Ber-
gendahl,- Glendale.
Seventh District, Mrs. l.. N. Cary,
Mandan. e..
Eighth District, Mrs. Fred Conk-
lin, Bismarck.
During the following days, reports
will be given by the various commit
tees and departments of work.
Mrs. John Dickson Sherman of Chi
cago, Chairman of the Conserva-
tion Department of the General Fed
GRAFTON of Women's Clubs has ac-
cepted an invitation to speak. Mrs.
Williston graphic., 1917-08-30
b. & T. CLUB RESUME WORK

The Book and Thimble club will
hold the first meeting of the year
Wednesday, September 5th at the
residence of Mrs. C. Ellithorpe, 429
North Main Street, and every first
and third Wednesday throughout the
year.
The subject of the years. study will
be "South America"
1t has been the custom Of the ladies
to bring their fancywork, but this
year they will literally "bring their
knitting" and much time will be de-
voted to work for the Red Cross. :
Officers of the club are Mrs. E. r..
Brownson, President; Mrs. L. B.
Dochterman, Vice President; Mrs. C.
Brownell End Vice President; and
Mrs. A. ]. Field, Secretary and Treas
urer; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
w. H. Westergaard.
The different departments and their
chairmen are as follows:
Executive, Mrs. Brownson, Mrs.
Brownell, Mrs. Dochterman, Mrs.
Field, Mrs. Westergaard.
Parliamentarian, Mrs. Dochterman.
Arts and Crafts, Mrs. Saxton, Mrs.
Rather.
Civics, Mrs. Dochterman, Mrs.
Creaser.
Conservation, Mrs. Carney, Mrs.
Champion.
Education, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Mac
Manus. ...
Home Economics, Mrs. Williams.
Industrial and Social Conditions,
Mrs. Ellithorpe.
Legislation, Mrs. Burk.
Literature and Library, Mrs. Gun
ningham, Mrs. Currie, Miss Baldwin.
Music, Mrs. Jackson.
Public Health, Mrs. Overson.
Social, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Jennison,
Mrs. Calderwood, Mrs. Bergman, Mrs.
Brownell. ....
The topics of the years programmes
follow:
September 5th, 1917 Mrs. C. Eli
thorpe, hostess, "Anecdotes of the
Summer" Club Members.
September 10Th Mrs. A. J. Field,
Hostess, "Georgraphy and Climate" "
Mrs. F. p. Bergman; Early Hictory,
Mrs. S. Brownell.
October 3rd, Mrs. S. M. Hyde,
Hostess; The Incas, by Mrs. c. F..
Currie; The Spanish Rule, Mrs. R. NJ
Calderwood. ... .a-...
October II, Mrs NJ. B. Jackson,
Hostess; Government and Politics in
the Leading Countries, Mrs. L. B.
Dochterman; Across the Andes, Mrs.
E. R. Brownson.
October 31st, Mrs. C. U. Jennison,
Hostess; Federation Reports.
November IA, Mrs. E. Rather,
Hostess; Commerce and Waterways,
Mrs. E. C. Carney, Railroad Trans
portation, Mrs. Libbie Champion.
November 2sth, Mrs. F. N. Mac
Manus, Hostess; Pan American Union
Mrs. A. J. Field; Educational De-
velopment of South America, Mrs.
NJ. Hyde.
Dec.-12th, Mrs. N. B. Overson,
hostess. Religion, Mrs. E. Rather.
Art and Music-Mrs. F. H. Smith.
December Goth, Mrs. N. F. Saxton
hostess; Holiday Program.
January 9TH. 1918. Library Hall,
Twelfth Night Revel.
January 9th, 1918. Mrs. F. H.
Smith, hostess. Literature, Mrs. N.
F. Saxton, Silver Mines of Bolivia.
Picturesque La Paz.
January 23rd. Mrs. H. w. Wes-
tergaard, hostess. Bolivian Desert,
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HELPING HAND ENTERTAINs

HELPING HAND ENIEkTAlNS
The Helpin Hand Club entertained
the B & T Club at the annual dinner
at the Palmer School House, five
miles north of town.
This annual dinner is an establish
ed exchange Of courtesies between
the clubs, the B and T. members hav-
ing been the hostesses at dinner
given earlier in the season.
Mrs. A. Aaberg entertained fifteen
Of the militia boys at a Victrola
dance at her home on West Broad
way Wednesday night. After re-
freshments were served in rooms
decorated in red, white and blue
For the pleasure of Miss Ella Car
ney of Benoit, Kansas, who is visit
ing with Mrs. E. C. Carney of this
city, Mrs. George Johnson entertain
ed at bridge Tuesday afternoon.
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Miss Alice Borden entertained sew
eral of the militia boys and young
ladies Saturday evening. Refresh
ments were served after a musicaE
evening
-Y- T.
Miss Marion Denny who has been
visiting with friends and relatives in
Spokane for the past six weeks, re-
turned home Tuesday evening.
Miss Dora Uhlman entertained
about ten girls at her home in the
country, with a chicken dinner Tues
day evening.
Miss McKechnie who has been Wis
iting Miss Jean Huntington for the
past week, left for her home in Min
newaukan Thursday morning.
Williston graphic., 1917-08-30

to- The shipping orders may come
at any moment, so. don't put it Oh.
no it today. Absolutely every worth
While book can be used. And remem-
her to put stamp on your current
,narazines and dro,, them the Of
fee.