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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
SIMPLY COULDN'T FIND SIZES
Elderly Lady Wasted One Whole
Afternoon, and Finally Gave
Up Task in Despair.

Gosh wish / was-not a Belgian
but a pole; not a native of Poland.
but tall, slim willowy pole, that
could drape herself in the ready-made
dresses which the stores are selling
now, or, rather, Offering for sale, for
IL every one has my luck, not many
sales are made said the matronly one
to her street car companion.
Il am fair (gray), fat and forty (bust
measure), and the other day went
downtown to buy a-wash dress, We
used to call them. now you ask for a
tub frOck. Well, asked for them and
that was about all. One saleswoman
showed me what she called a simple
little gingham lit looked like the ones
the nurses wear) for $19.75, and anoth-
er which she said was Of better quality
for $50. l was prepared To pay the
price, but / didn't like tie gowns. 1t
was the same way at the other stores.
Every thing that was attractive was
only In the smaller Sizes
There was one simply made geor-
gette crepe that / thought might be
becoming to my matronly style, but
when i inquired about 1t, i, was a six
teen-year size. DO you have II in a
sixty-yearY l asked, but the clerk ig-
nored my query.
II met numerous other women about
my build and age during the afternoon
at different Stores-sOme Of them SO
often that we grew quite chummy, but
l don't suppose they Jared any better
than / did. / finally met one l knew
and l said to her: You might as well
go home. They don't make 'em for u.s.
Il also looked for a small geOrgette
hat (they had teen advertised), and
the clerk said: Yes, we have them, but
you wouldn't want one with fringe on
it. She was right. l wouldn't.
81 shopped from II O'Clock TO D 80
and came home bearing with me the
two articles had been able to find in
my size-a hair net and belt. Really
a comfortable costume for hot weather,
but hardly suitable for fat lady sixty
years Old."-Indianapolis News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Memorable Vacation.

Having week off on account of be-
ing Overworked, and by advice of our
physician, our wife suggests that 1t
will be corking opportunity to go
over the house together and find the
loose ends of things and fix them up.
She has laid out half dozen blinds and
rollers that need fixing, n carpet that
could be beat without hurting its gen.
era! reputation. n number of pans to
solder piece of gable that's loose
on the roof. some rain spouting that
needs attention and few old family
pictures that could be frightened, dust
ed, polished, frames revarnished, etc,
and stuck up in the parlor.
All In all, our weeks vacation is go
ing TO be something TO remember
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Soldier Dressmakers.

War-broken soldiers are making
ladies' dresses liz London, while for
mer dressmakers are turning out
shells and other munitions in fac
tories. The London costumier has
never been so busy in her life. Many
are five or six weeks deep in work,
their clients being grateful to get q
promise OF dresses at almost any
date. Munitions pay the dressmaker
better than the needle. and they are
all eager 20 go TO WOolwich or the
big factories TO help make shells. a
suburban dressrnaker, who has three
wounded Eea helping, says IL is IS
tonishing how well they do the work.
The finest bead work on the market
Us turned out by wounded soldiers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Could Not Obey Doctor.

An anaemic young married man
went TO the doctor last week. The
doctor made an examination and said /:
You do not eat enough. Go home and
eat as heartily as you can In order to
buildsyourSelf up"
The young man went home and told
his wife what the doctor had said.
Well" said she. II guess you are
not going TO obey the doctors orders
unless you get a big jump in your
salary or the price of eatables takes a
big slump. Maybe the doctor doesn't
have any trouble keeping up with the
h. c. OF l., but we do"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Another Understatement.

In the Companion for May 8 there
was q joke entitled "Well Within
Bounds" which has reminded a reader
of an accident of her youth.
We had a mean-tempered colt, she
says, which we had all urged father
to sell, but he would not One morn
ing when he was bedding down the ami
NAL 1t kicked him viciously. Several
members of the family were in the
barn, and they all ran to see If he had
been hurt and TO hear what he would
say about such an unprovOked attack.
Father, who, by the way, was not a
Yankee, picked himself up, rubbed his
well-night fractured shin and remarked
TO the colt, "Well Well I'd think just
as much of you II you hadn't done
thatl" and then went on with his
work.-Youth's Companion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
a Seven.Time Winner.

The unique record of having been
t0rpedOed seven times is held by VIII
liam Jessop. a seafarer of Hull. Eng
land, who is seventy-two years of age.
He is still on the active list. young
men," he said, 'have sometimes re-
fused to sail with me, as they think
| shall be unlucky." Jessop is the old
est member of the Ships Cook and
Stewards union in Hull, and general
" sails as n cook or steward. During
the first year Of the war he was tor
pedoed three times and the last four
ships 0 which he sailed were oil lost.
His courage. however, remains undi-
minished. 81 will sign on TO go any,
where" he declared
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
GIRLS! USE LEMONS
FOR SUNBURN, TAN
Try TEL Make this lemon lotion
70 whIten your tanned or
freckled skin.

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons In
to a bottle containing three ounces of
Orchard White, shake, WELL and you
have quarter pint of the best freckle,
sunburn and tan lotion, and complex
lon whitener, at very. very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces of Orchard White for
few cents. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into the face, neck, arms
and hands and see how quickly the
freckles, sunburn, windburn and tan
disappear and how clear, soft and
white the skin becomes. Yes! 1t Is
harmleSS.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

"Say, you," yelled the policeman at
fellow who walked smilingly by, ar.
rayed in light pair of trousers, silk
shirt, q panama hat, but with pair
of ear muffs on, as the mercury fid-
geted around the 105 mark and threat
ened to go over the top at any mo-
ment. "What bug house did you es-
cape from?'
Il didn't hear YOU" said the man, as
he began TO retrace his steps.
II say, what's the idea of the ear
decorations? Have you got short
Circuit in your mental apparatus?
The man grinned. Nav, nothin'
like that. Merely taking precaution
against hearin' too well. This is the
open season for the boob who asks you
If it's hot enough for YOU"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
No Older Than Your Face.

Is true in most cases. Then keep your
face fair and young with Cuticura
Soap and touches of Cuticura Oint-
ment as needed. For free samples ad-
dress, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston"
Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap
%, Ointment %. and 50.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Its Extent.

My teacher gave me an awful call
down because / used inter for intern.
Was that such bad mistake. pop"
"Well. my son. would call Ii
grave sort of mistake"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
The DIAGNOSIS.

First Doc-What shall we tell the
family is the matter with the old fell
low?
Second Ditto-Let's give ourselves
plenty of scope. It's either hardening
OF the arteries or softening of the
brain.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Practical Outlook.

what do you think Mayme said
when Harold told her he would die foN
herr"
what did she say?"
asked him how much life insurance
he carried"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
They're Stubborn.

What is the easiest way to win a
woman?"
by making her think you hate her.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Eouas Value.

What did the brides rich relations
give herr
Zone gave her silver. gold-Iined
sugar bowl and the other gave her
enough sugar TO fill it"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
A Message to Mothers

\/0U doctors
the doctors made Of flesh and blood just like the with
souls and those
dead Of night readily in the broad daylight they ready
will do from their experience and their love for children
Castoria nothing asking you
We
Of buying Fletchers.
physician will tell this, a
Der Of limitations the market and he particularly
the welfare of your baby
...... o....... AWAY. bean. ........ >. ZsxZz<
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Search Goes On.

"What has become of the search for
the philosophers stone?"
'The search changes with every age.
Now we're looking for tire that won't
puncture"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
A Good Haul

There is one way OF raising reve-
hue they have overlooked"
what might that be?"
Putting war tax on q poets H.
cense."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Her Golden Heart

You say you are In love with Miss
BaggsT
I'm sure I am"
But can't see anything attractive
about her."
Neither can see 1t. But It's in the
bank, alright"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

Nothing is worth while If it hasn't
the good of the nation behind IT,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

Misery loves company, but even that
ort of company can wear its welcome
out.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

Chicago woman has started crusade
against cats to conserve food.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

The best preparation FOR a hard
days work Is n good nights sleep.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

Groves Tasteiess chill Tonic
destroys the malarial germs which are transmitted
10 the blood By the Malaria Mosquito. Price &C.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

No one knows the names of Adam
and Ewes children except the two old
est boys.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

BY bridling your tongue you refrain
from saddling your troubles uron
others.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Counting the Cost.

Jam tarts unlimited was little Bob
by's idea of heaven. but since wal
flour came In and fat was scarce he
hadn't been quite so fond of them as
before.
afternoon, saw Bobby gazing at q dish
of newly baked tarts.
"What are you doing. Bobby" she
asked sharply.
81 was just wondering mother"
Wondering? You haven't touched
those tarts, | hope?"
mot yet mother" said Bobby. -
was just wondering If they're nice
enough 10 be whipped for"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

Oklahoma is this year building ass
highway bridges.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

More than 20 different kinds of wood
are used in the manufacture of UNI
brella handles.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

Texas Is abandoning ostrich grow
ing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

The bitterer the fight the sweeter
the victory.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Such as Praislng the Kaiser.

Some fellows are born with black
eyes: others get them I'm various ways.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

Stomach Troubles and Dysentery
caused from Drinking Ice Water or from sleeping
near an open window should be checked immedi-
ately: Get bottle OF GROVES BABY BOWEL
MEDICINE, safe and sure remedy for Summer
Diarrhoeas- Il Is just effective for Adults for
Children.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13

at is very hot today"
''Tm so glad you told me. Saves
me the trouble of going TO look et the
thermometer"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
THE DAILY MIssoULIAN SUNDAY MORNING. JANUARY 49,

at the Odd Fsa10ws' hall. Afterwards,
ice cream and cake were served. Fol-
lowing is list Of each lodges new
rulers:
Odd Fellows-Noble grand. Robert
II. Marks: vice grand, c. G. Wright;
secretary, r. NJ. Wonnacott: treasurer
Elmer Johnson: right supporter to
noble grand. Fred Reinbold; left sup
porter. G. a. Buck; warden, Dir. J. G.
Kohl: conductor. James Lancaster;
right scene supporter III. T. Eastridge;
left scene supporter, ID. l.. Carpenter;
outside guardian, DIR. Pert Rooms: in
side guardian, n. w. Ross: chaplain
John Mclaughlin: right supporter to
vice grand, George Wickham: Jeff
supporter, r. NJ. Carter
sebckahs.-N Noble grand. Mrs j. G.
Kohl: Vice grand. Mrs John Foust:
secretary, Miss Cecil Sharpe: treas
arer. Mrs. II. T. Gleason. right
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
SEEKING FEDERAL
ND FOR FARMERS
Attorney General Ford Sees
Imperative Need to IT.
sure Seeding.
SITUATION is CRITICAL
Authorities at Washington to
Get Data on Conditions
in Montana.

Helena, Jan. 12.--With the seed re-
Montana estimated at not less than
$425000 It Is believed that approx
obtained IN some way If Montana Is 70
plant to crop its normal acreage this
year. SO grave has the situation been
revealed in letters and kilograms re-
ceived by Attorney General ). G. Ford
from boards of county commissioners
that he has decided to place the data
furnished in the hands Of the federal
authorities at Washington and of tire
Montana congressional delegation.
Within the past week "a dozen or
more counties have taken Zip with the
attorney general the matter OF OBJ
tanning money for seed under the pro-
Visions of the seed grain law. The
information furnished by these coun-
ties has disclosed that that law il in
operative SO far as concerns the
h0lnesteaders who have not obtained
patent, and 1t il this class Of farmers
that needs ' the most aid. Farmers
who have title to their land can be
taken care of in one of a number Of
ways. but federal aid is almost i'm
pemtive for the settlers who have not
proved up.
Valley county wired its needs as
follows:
Wheat, 97,425 bushels flax, 1886
BUSHELS; oats. 6S,770 bushels: barley
S,7G0 bushels; rye. 1.6l5 bushels: total
estimate of cost. 1926, 900. We have
for some time realized tho necessity
for something being done In regard
to seed situation and after baVinr
made pretty thorough Investigation OF
conditions are able to give you the
above figures"
Phillips county wired froM Malta:
ACCORDING to estimate BASED upon
Information in the hands OF the secre
treasurer of Phillips county farm
bureau and county agent we mus
have 100000. Number Of homestead
ars on land one to two years, $500
Number made final proof where paten
not issued, 250. Detailed informatio,
viii be In hands OF the farm burea,
~ January 21'
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
Victor Basket Ball Team
Cleans Hamilton Quint

Hamilton, Jan. Especial. ~ The
Hamilton high school qaint went to
Victor Friday evening to meet the Vic
tor basket ball team on the latter's
floor. The score was 40 to Is IN favor Of
the Victor squad. This il the third game
for the local Guint and they have al
ways been on the short side Of the
score sheet
They are expecting to put one VIC
tory to their credit when they play
the Hamilton stars Wednesday evening.
January 10. The stars are composed
Of old basket ballNnen who have been
out Of the game for the last few years.
and to help raise funds for the junior
Red Cross. they are coming back and
take one more shot ut the baskets.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
New Company to Complete
Hamilton Sugar Factory

Hamilton. Jan. l2.-Special. Ernest
r. Wooicy, the man who purchased all
holdings Of the Montana Utah Sugar
company, located at Hamilton. has
given out the following statements.
The affairs of the Montana Utah
Sugar company have been taken over
by the Ravaili County Sugar company,
IA Utah corporation. which has beer
formed for this purpose.
The new company will be controlled
and managed by Joseph NJ. E.ccles 81
the Eccles family whose history In the
sugar beet world IL widely known.
Within "A few days a fun force of field
men and engineers will he In charge
Of the Hamilton plant. which win be
rushed to completion.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
Sale Of Federal Reserve
Notes Shows Big Decrease

Washington. Ian. Il The federal re
serve bank statement issued today
SHOWS "A decrease uf nearly $1,000, 900
in the amount Of federal reserve notes
in actual circulation aa compared Ia
lhe previous week. This indicated the
beginning of what Is believed to be ii
decreasing demand for currency. and
" temporary end of'the long period Of
credit Initiation. Owing to the prostra-
ton o. wires by the storm many banks
did not 'enort and the figures for those
hanks are of the week ending Jan
kuary 4.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
PROTEST MINING CONTROL.

Salt Lake City Utai ian. Flor
NAL protest against government con-
troll Of metal mines was voiced today
by the mining industry OF Utah in d
resolution, at meeting Of the Sail
Lake chapter Of the American Minine
congress. The meeting was called u
consider the proposition Of sending
delegates from Utah to a conference
OF western metal mining men 70 bt
held in Denver January -.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
APAIN-KILLER" DOES
AS IT'S ADVERTISED
Stevensville Man Sleeps S.
Hours From Drug.

Stev"nsviiie Jan. H. Special. Earl
Whitmore, an electrician, claims the
Rip Van Wrinkle championship of
Stepensviile. lie recently slept for Sc
hours. The mystic fiagon which pro-
daced this long nap was a bottle Of
pain killer" Two doses were taken
10 sabd,Ie II painful cage of neuralgia.
and the medicine lived up To its repu
tatiUn. Mr.. Nhitmore not only forget
the neuralgia, but everything else for
two days and nights and part OF the
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
!. o. OF. Lecturer VIII
Talk Food Conservation

Corvallis. Jan. l2.--Spccial-corr
lis Odd Fellows are arranging q pro-
gram for Tuesday evening. when thei,
state grand lecturer, J. T.. Parker, will
be here TO address the public on Food
Conservation and the War" Mr.. Par
l,er is known to local people as a Yer,
able and entertaining speaker. ana the
attendance at odd Fellows hall or
Tuesday evening promises to be large
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
Ranchers Feeding Stock Fl.
First Time This Winter

Corvallis. Jan, IL, -- Special. -- Six
inches OF snow covered the landscape
saturday. compelling stockmen TO feed
outside stock for the first time this
winter There is an abundance of hay
throughout the valley.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
England Forms Relations
With Russian Government

London, Jan. l2.--The British gov
eminent has decided to establish in
formal relations with Maxim Litvinoff,
who was appointed by the Roshevik L
government as Russian amba ssador ut
London. according to the Daily Mail.
This step. adds the newspaper has been
taken with Il view To obtaining use
Iful information IN regard 10 conditions
in Russia
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
STEVENSVILLE

number Of Stcvcnsville girls have
formed II secret society which they
have named the IS. T.. G." Even the
meaning of the title is kept hidden.
The first meeting of this organization
was held Wednesday evening at the
homo Of Mr.. and Mrs. Dayton Lock
ridge. tire hostesses being Miss Nayme
Smith and Miss Ruth Drew Those
present were Misses Hollys Buck
Mary Cherry. Eva bowling, Lenore
sullivan. Mabel Smith, Clara Taylor
and the hostesses
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13

Same Officers for Shrinsrs. s1
The Bitter Root Valley shrine club
net at the George zimmerman home
sunday night in the annual business
Session. Officers elected we're: Pres
dent. DIR. II. +. Craddock of Hamil-
lon: vice president. j. y. borough of
etevensvillc: secretary. Ashley c. Dix
|on of Stevnnsviile: treasurer y. Il. kas-
ter of Hamilton. Each held the same
office during the past yenr. The enjoy
able Shrine dances that have been such
important events In the social life of
The valley will be continued. Friday.
January %. liz announced as the date
OF the next. 1t viii be given at the
American theater in Stevensvile.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
Woman's Club.

Woman's Club.
The address of Mrs. Tylar II.
Thompson of Missoula before the
Stevensville Woman's club Friday af-
ternoon was greatly enjoyed and
proved profitable and instructive. Mrs
Thompson's subject was the work Of
the National Defense council. The
meeting of the club was held at the
home Of Mrs. Bert Rooms. who was
assisted in entertaining by Mrs r. A,
siceman.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
Goes to Omaha Market
With Three Loads Hogs

Corvallis, Jan. l2.--Special.--I. A.
Imam left the middle of the Week for
Omaha, with three carloads of hogs
purchased from local stockmen.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13

!. O. o. r. Joint instIiation.
The odd Fellow and Rebekah
lodges of Stevensville held a joint In
stallation of officers Monday evening
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
N. w. a. installation.

N. w. A. Installation.
OFFICERS for the coming year were
installed by Stevensville Camp No.
1888. Modern Woodmen OF America, on
wednesday evening. Afterwards n
substantial lunch was served and the
evening spent with various games
Members of the Royal Neighbors. the
womans auxiliary. Of the Woodmen
attended. The following were indicted
into office: Venerable counsel. A. G.
McNett: adviser. s. b. McNett; cs-
cort. Harry Hansen; clerk. Robert RI
Rasmussen; banker. ID. l.. Carpenter:
Waterman. Glenn Selleck; sentry Ed
ward Longley: manager, Louis May;
physician. Dr. r. y. Reanick; past
counsel A. r. Porter.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13

Victor isH Alicc Trishy, primary
teacher In the Victor consolidated
schools. and Robert T.. Kilt. a promi-
nent young rancher OF the east sade
surprised their many friends thursday
when they We're married ut the home 81
the brides parents, east Of stnS.nSyilie
Miss Carrie Lupt"n, principal of the
Washington school, Hamilton. is spend
ing the week end with Miss Eertha
Armstrong;.
Miss Clara Johnson. who Is attend
ing the university at MiAson,a. has
won Il place on the university debatin;
team.
Mrs. g. T.. Scott returned Thursda,
from an extended visit and pleasure
trip to New York city and Washington
d. G.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-13
WESTERN MONTANA
At Glance
Brief Bits of News From
Western Montana.

Hamilton Mir. and Mrs. c. &. Mac
Murphy left for Deer Lodge Saturday
where they expect 10 make their home
The social committee Of tho iamil
ton W"mans clHh IL making pr"nlra-
lions 70 entertain TIA" members, and
their friends at the ciubrooln Monday
afternoon nj $50 o'clock. An interest.
ing program Is being prepared for the
decision.