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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

TO RENT-Tenement at Is Wash
ington st. +. A. Cook. loft
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

TO RENT-April /, flat, second
floor, at So High St. Mrs. G. II. Smith,
Barber Block. l2-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

TO RENT-Downstair tenement at
GA High St., all modern Improvements.
Inquire at the house. 1-26*tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

TO RENT-Storage room. Mrs. Kit
tredge Haskins. 26-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

TO RENT-Tenement. Lillian G.
Newton, l6 Thomas St. 257-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

TO RENT-Modern Broom cottage on
.Blakeslec st. Apply to George Croll, il
Pine Street. 26tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

TO RENT-Ground floor tenement
with furnace, bath, near Estey shops.
Edgett & Co. 287-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

WANTED Housekeeper. J. T.. Thorn
"a. Box 10. Marlboro. Vt. 1890
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02
TO RENT

To RENT-Seven-room cottage. $50
Elliot st. 303-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

TO RENT-Nice Groom tenement on
Birge st. Holden & Martin. 296-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

WANTED-Competent girl for gen
eral housework Address Box IS, Re
former Office. 2J-tt
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WANTED-Wo by day or hour.
JIG Elliot St., Door II. $50
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

TO RENT-Cosv tenement on Green
St, April LIST. Edgett & Co. Aft
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

Inquire Of James Lyons, pa Elliot St.
EFT
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02
WANTED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cook. Mrs.
George +. Crowell 24-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-02

TO RENT-Six tenements, at prices
from SIS to $l5. Tel. 739-W. 239tf
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SHAMPOOING and Manicuring. Miss
Mary A. Griffin, 1879 Main st. 229-tf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18
OIL SNESS SAYS
BOND HOUSES
ARE NOT FAIR
G. Commissioner of Insurance Calls
Attention to Misleading
Statements

Misleading statements have been
published in circulars issued by pri.
vate bonding companies to the effect
that the state bonding act is inopera-
tive on account of the legislature hav.
ing failed to provide sufficient funds
to carry on the work, according to
interviews which Insurance Commits
sioner A. S. Olsness has given to the
press Of North Dakota. Mr. Olsness
brands these assertions as false and
erroneous, and intended to mislead
officials having the bonding Of public
offices in charge "
After a fight begun in the state
courts and carried to the North Da-
kota supreme court by state bonding
company, a suit designed to test the
constitutionality of the North Dakota
state bonding act was taken to the
United States supreme court, where,
after it had been pending for year
or two, it was dismissed a few months
ago for lack of jurisdiction. AS re.
suit Of these legal attacks, the state
bonding act passed in 1915 is only
now become effective, and the first
general business under this act will
be done by the state following yestcr-
days township elections in North Da-
kota. Officers whose terms do rot
expire until the spring municipal cleo.
tions or the general county and state
elections next fall, already are pro-
tected for the period for which they
were elected through private surety
company bonds contracted for at the
beginning of their terms OF office.
Commissioner Olsness in his com
municatiOn to the press calls especial
attention to section II of the bond
ing act, which states that no public
moneys shall be paid out for bonds,
except to the state bonding depart
ment. Premiums on bonds will be
collected by the state bonding depart
ment until total Of 100000 has ac7
cumulated in the bonding fund, after
which time the interest on the fund
is expected to make the department
self-supporting, and it has been esti-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18
IF YOU HAVE SONNET HING YOU DON'T NEED


mated that $4,000 per annum In
bonding fees will be saved the state
and its minor political divisions.
"That the public may know what
kind OF competition the state bond
ing department must contend WITH"
says Mr.. Olsness in a. letter dated
March Is, "in its hard fought and re-
Gently acquired position in the busi-
ness field, will he readily seen from
the following quotation copied from
letter sent out to township clerks by
one of the private bonding companies
OF our state:
The time March 49, for the
biennial meeting and election OF
township officers is close at hand.
Bonds will be necessary as in for
: mer years Inaslnuch as the state
legislature failed to provide sufti-
cient funds to carry on the work
of the state bonding department,
1t will be necessary for you to
secure surety bonds as you have
in the past
"These are the first few lines only"
continued Commissioner Olsness, but
will suffice for the purpose. In the
interest of the state bonding depart
ment, wish to announce to the pub
lie that this statement is erroneous
and false, and intended to mislead
the respective officials having the
bonding of public officers in charge.
The fact IS that the state has already
issued about 14O bonds, and the pre-
miums on same, amounting to more
than $4,000, are now on deposit with
the state treasurer.
Thousands of blanks have been
sent out to the county auditors and
township clerks, and general stam'
pede for applications is anticipated
after the March elections. 1t is only
fair that the public should know these
facts, and we trust that general pat
ronatie will be extended the bonding
department in order that the 100000
fund may be reached as quickly as
possible. After that the interest on
this fund should make the depart
ment self-sustaining."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18
Usino Water as a Weight.

A pint of water, or Of wheat, sugar,
or butter weighs about one pound and
may safely he used as basis for
weights and measures. This knowl.
edge is often valuable to the farmer
who keeps seed wheat on hand. for 1t
may be made TO weigh, by balance, oil
other farm products
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

SALESMEN-Side-linc statesmen; pre-
MUM assortments. Get our new
live up-to-date line at once. It pays
from $500 to $500 commission ner
order Write today. Garfield Mfg.
Co.. 208 SiGel st.. Chicago. 3-17 It
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-Alahogany upright grand
piano. Good as new. used little. AL
so set of single harness. Ee3t offer,
takes one. or. beth AZ Gaze. 4ateHfae
.oA. ...rt 1N ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18
Politics OF the uture.

Some day Il political genius will an.
nounce that lie coyets the votes. OF the
worst class of people: and the bored
and soft-soapcd electorate will arise
with mighty shout and elect MIN
to office NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CITY,
Journal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18
AGENT-SiaLESMAN

AGENTS-Make big profits selling
our extracts, perfumes, cold creams,
face powders, spices, medicines, etc.
Beautiful high-grade line. Exclusive
territory. Sample soap free. La
cassian Co., Dept IS, st. Louis, No.
2-24-tf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SALE--FlaX seed, 400 bushels at
Mcnokcn, n. d., owners. Tractor
Forming Company, Valley City. N.
D. .-.. 49,. 3-16 Ct
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SALE--Bed springs, rugs, mat
tress dressers, and new piano. In
Quire 900 9th street. Phone 377K.
2 1f CT
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SAlE-On easy terms, rooming
house Of sixteen rooms, close in.
all rented. New furniture and rugs
throughout. A real bargain, and a
big income for small investment.
for full particulars, address 449
Tribune.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR RENT-Small house on Mandan
Ave. after March 18th Apply j. L.
Kelley, corner Ord and Ave y. -
3.lG G.,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

service men; new
carburetor for Ford cars. Simple,
not q moving part, installed in thirty
minutes, guaranteed to double your
mileage and start in zero weather
without heating or printing. Is day
FREE trial. Write. U. 81. Carbur-
etor Co., sos w. Jackson Blvd, Chi
cagO. ,&-5l 81 3-l7 1t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SALE-Turniture One large
Oak buffet. good as new; one large
Round Oak dining room table,
leaves for ten foot extention; six
Oak box seat dining room chairs,
one reclining chair, one gas heater,
one gasoline stove with oven, one
six hole steel range, good as new.
one ice chest. Call at 205 Park Ave-
or Phone S37X. 3-17 st
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SAlE--House of five rooms.
must be moved off lot in thirty days
Price $1,000. Phone 1902:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SALE-Pure bred S. c. White
Leghorn Eggs for setting also pure
bred Indian Runner Duck Eggs,
Duroc Jersy bears, cherry red, big
long heavy boned, out Of registered
stock. Apply to Edward G.. Patter-
son, Prop, Mckenzie Hotel, Bis
marck, n. d. 1O4 2t-c
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR sACE-My cottage at 3O9 Sew
entll street. Address Mildred Jane
son, MOffit. n. u. 3-9.1m
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18
LANDS
HOMESTEAD LANDS
$3.O0-PER ACRE-$4.OO


No residence, improvements or cul-
tivation required. Your homestead
right, and a little cash now, balance
in May and August, will make you
the owner of a fine piece Of govern.
ment land in Minnesota, under new
law: Call or write Frank W. Busch,
Land Agent, No. 80 S. 9TH St., Mime
apolis, MINI. 3IS-14
10 ACRES GIVEN lAVvAY-sthree
miles from village. Ia from school,
. / 1.2 from store and cheese factory.
Lays well; ich SOIL 10 acres valu-
able timber splendidly watered.
Fine II room house, water inside;
splendid barns 30x62 and 24x36, con-
crete, floors, hip roofs, galvanized
siding. Nice hoghouse, large hen
merry. Buildings practically new.
abundance fruit, Including hay,
grain, II COWS, bull, three yearlings,
good team, sow, GO hens, spring
tooth harrow, grain, drill. cultivator,
plow, horse rake, moving machine,
wagons, buggy, cutter, sleighs,. har-
ness, all small tools. Price $4,000
Reason. poor health. Free list. Ellis
Bros, Springville, N. Y.
Pilot
FOR SALES. Z. IA 1-1387G, 4 miles
from Driscoll, Eurleigh county.
$4,000 OH easy terms; $3.50 cash.
Immediate possession. Quarter is
as good as any in the county. s..
Ward Haas. Rosedale. N. Y. 3-lS St
FOR RENT-House at I'll 9Th st.
Apply to B. X. Skeels 40S Broadway.
S 5.tf
FOR RENT-Four room apartment
with bath; heat and water included
Centrally located. Phone SOC.
212H
HOUSE TO RENT-I have uatWos
houses for rent. c. l. Burton. list
FOR RENT-Good, comfortable, seven
room house, close In: rents for SIS.
=. o. HellatrOm. l2-S u
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SAlE-Restaurant at Drake, n,
d.. with good fixtures, soda foun-
tain and al in good running order
Apply us Fifth st. S. Nicola.
o1- 4
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18
WORK WANTED

SEWING WANTED-by experienced
dressmaker. Call All End street or
Phone 649R. 3 Is 81
WANTED WORk-By day or hour,
Apply at 202 IL Main or Phone 300.
~, -. ...t ...... ,.. 2-27 limo
Misunderstanding, Phone 524A.
3.16 st
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SALE-One Delnpster nay slach.
err, two sweep rakes, Minnesota
mower, l4-in. Moline walking
breaking plow, above used only one
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SAlE-Fresh milCh COW ana
calf. Also 80 bales of hay. All for
$110 cash. Phone 43NK.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

POOL Hall FOR SALE tables, So:
ida fountain, show case, tobacco
case, also electric liano in connec
ton. Address 447 care Tribune.
:, 8 Is st
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR RENT-House, newly paperea
and painted. Close in. Inquire Ut
Joseph Wood at SIG 3rd street.
9 IA Ct
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SADE-Cheap, two violins "nd
one banjo. Call BOG Sth street
Phone I32K. 3 l6 st
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR RENT-Four room apartment
with bath; heat and water included
Centrally located. Phone sos
q 1OfP -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

season; one wide tire wagon and
rack ones ironclad 100 egg incubator,
one. two seated Henning spring wa.
gon, 1I,foot disk. Phone 37GX, L..
c. PATTERSON, 1916 IL street N.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FCF * Ten teams work horses
also several farm wagons. Wachter
Transfer Co. 3-15-5
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

Tribune Want Ads Bring Results.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SA[E-Only confe ctionery, book
and novelty store in county seat
town. Address 450 Tribune, Bis.
marck, N. d.
316 st
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SALE--New seven passenger
Studebaker. Very reasonable. Al
dress =. y. Box 34S.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SALE-Span mares, 6 and s
years Old; 1900 pounds. Span
Geldings. and ) years old; 1850 lbs.
Pure bred registered Belgian Stall
lion. 1900 lbs. First class tubercu-
lar tested milk COWS. These hoses
and cows will be sold on terms Of
cash or bankable papers. Call Her.
man Ode, Bismarck. N. D. 3-13 Ct
WANTED-To rent small, modern
house. Phone 2G4 3-.13-tf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR RENT--Onc eight room house,
modern. G. C. Wachter. 3-15-5
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

rUN heWI-MOdern room, hot and
cold water. SIS 9TH street.
> tf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

P0s1Tl0Ns WANTED
EXPERIENCED married man wants
position as bookkeeper or other
clerical work. Not in draft. Ad-
dress No. X451, care OF Tribune.
e., 't'., a~@e 4. - 5&I 1889
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR RENT-Large furnished room,
two blocks from Sanitary Fakery.
Would rent to two ladies or two
gentlemen. Call ZIG Broadway
81 If
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR RENT-R0oms in strictly mod.
ern house. 5l5 Fifth st. Phone
rnox, c.11.tf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR RENT-House at I'll 9Th ST.
Apply TO B. X. Skeels 40S Broadway.
- "
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SAlE-Best built house In Bis.
marck; modern; in paved district;
will give terms. Address owner.
Box 264. Bismarck, N. D. 3-l5-G
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

HOUSE TO RENT-I haVSuatWoa
houses for rent. G. L. Burton. list
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18

FOR RENT-Modern room. CT Sixth
g. 3.1-1mO
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-18
FOR SALE OR RENT-HOUsES
AND FLATS "

tage. Phone 535Z or call Al 10th
street. 3 16 st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-01
Impure and Dirty Milk.

An utter absurdity of law is dis
closed by the case Of a District milk
dealer whose product has been found
to be foul with dirt and whose permit
to sell cannot be revoked because the
milk was not brought into the District.
In other words, dirty milk from Mary
land or Virginia may subject the
dealer to a revocation of license, but
dirty milk from the District renders
him liable to no such penalty. He
may be prosecuted under the pure
food law and punished severely if con-
victed. In the case in point possibly
the presence Of q dead mouse in the
milk may convince a jury that the
milk is unclean. But the license to
sell cannot be revoked as the law now
stands.
OF course, the amendment Of the
law is indicated as necessary. It viii
probably be urged at once. The dead
mouse should surely have a moving
effect upon Congress. But why should
this ridiculous inconsistency of the
law have been permitted to stand so
long without corrections It is one of
the mysteries Of law making.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-01
|needlessly for pleasure riding takes
away that much fuel that might DO
halter empYoved %owoyd v;e4oyv

|needlessly for pleasure riding takes
away that much fuel that might DO
better employed toward victory. :
Consequently the question is one for
personal decision. Conscience must be
the guide and there can be no ques.
ton that all but very few motor
lists win decide in favor Of conserva-
ton rather than gasoline use, for the
great majority of the American people
are conscientious and patriotic, and
this request to be economical merely
offers them another opportunity for
service that they will doubtless grasp.
Savings affected through voluntary
action by the people without regula-
ton or rule or law are more to be de-
sired than compulsory economies. Not
withstanding the large numbers Of
men who have been selected for mill
tary service most of our people have
as yet no direct part in the war. And
practically all Of them are eager for
chances to contribute in one way or
another to the war strength of the
United States. The fuel administra-
ton has simply indicated such a way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-01
to take stock and decide as to the

to take stock and decide as to the
future.
That future will show necessity
which has existed since the founda-
ton of the government, and Will con-
tinue while the government in any
form continues. Capital and labor
must consult each others interests.
Prosperity-the real article-means
good dividends and good wages. Those
who supply the capital and those who
supply the labor must share in liberal
measure in the returns.
The old order is changing. The new
order is as yet but dimly foreshadow-
ed. But enoughea be seen to war
rant expectation thai, the new will pos
sess a stronger tang Of democracy
than did the old. The war will prove
q great leveler. There begins to ap-
pear what may be called the democ-
racy Of the trenches. Risks and hard
ships and sacrifices borne in common
are bringing men closer together, and
giving them a different view of life
and its opportunities and obligations.
Mr.. Roosevelt is young enough to
hope to help in the establishment Of
the new order; and by giving it
thought now, and watching develop
ments closely, he is qualifying for the
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-01
The Senate and Business.

Business cannot complain Of the Sen
ate finance committee in the matter of
hearings on the revenue measure. The
invitation of Chairman Simmons is all
that could be desired. "All industries
are asked to appoint representative
Spokesman, so as to avoid duplication
Of evidence" In addition, written
briefs may be filed with the committee.
This was expected. The committee
has always in such cases treated bust
ness with much consideration. Bust
ness has often turned to the committee
with confidence, and has never been
disappointed. It turned last year; and
with good results. The House meas
ure, drawn and passed in haste, was
greatly improved by the committee;
and the Senate supported the commit
tees performance.
Now let business respond cordially
to the committees overture. What is
wanted is a measure satisfactory to al!
whom it concerns. There is no contro-
versy as to the sum total. Everybody
understands and cofedes that that
must be large. The size of the war
order is now appreciated, and the order
must be filed.
The only controversy relates to the
details for raising the money; and
there is room for controversy. Assess
able sources are in plenty. The peo-
pie in the main are prosperous. They
have approved of the war, and are
willing to support it.
But they are entitled to opinions
about assessments, and many Of them
have opinions. And having opinions
they want to express them.
1t is easily assumable that neither
the House nor the Senate wants to in
jure business. Both know we'll how
much depends on business; that I'M
less business continues in good shape
it cannot meet the heavy obligations
now imposed, and to be imposed, on it.
The source of the golden eggs must be
guarded and preserved.
But very serious injury might be in
ficted by assessments made in disre-
gard of business interests as explained
by business. Business is supposed to
understand its business. 1t should not
have an undisputed way, Of course, for
it has a full share of selfshness. But
its representations Of this revenue
question at this vital time are entitled
to be weighed by both House and Sen
ate for all they may be worth. A
square deal for everybody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-01
COMMENT ON AIRCRAFT.
From the Riehmead Times-Dispateh.

From the Riehmead Times-Dispateh.
II plea Of guilty had not been en-
tered by the War Department long ago
to the charges which the Senate mill
tary affairs committee brings. the find
inss Of that body would have startled
the country,
From the New York Times.
The appointment Of Mr.. John D. Ryan
a. al assistant secretary Of war. with
the understanding that he 10 to have
fun charge Of the aircraft program. Is
q step in the right direction At least
From tie Bilaiaeham Ageldefald.
The airplane failure gives of an ex-
tremely bad odor. yet 1t II our patriotic
duty to 60 to the bottom Of 1t, regard
less Of wear and tear on olfactory
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
We are not going to review the
Wretched history Of that failure Suf-
fee 1t to say that the Senate committee
recommended the enactment Of law
erecting . department. Of the air with .
cabinet ofllcer in charge. The commit
tee considered 1t TO be necessary that
there should be q single control With
|oosnnlete authority TO act