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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
ONE DEAD AND
ONE WOUNDED
y
CATTLEMEN IN FEUD FIGHT
A DUEL ON RANCH.

Sioux Falls, Jan. 3.--One man is
dead and one seriously wounded as
the result of a range feud in the Wi
baux district, near where the states
of South Dakota and Montana join.
Charles Kenyon, aged 60, an old
time stockman of the region, in an
old fashioned gun deul shot and seri-
ously wounded Luther Wells, and
some hours later ended his own life
by shooting himself. Wells was shot
through the grain, and is in a serious
condition, but there are hopes of his
recovery.
Both were cattlemen, and the
shooting was the outcome of feud
which had its origin years ago in a
quarrel over stock range. Both were
anticipating trouble, and each for
some time had gone about armed and
to meet at the ranch of a neighbor
named Wilson Grant
Without a word being spoken, both
men drew their guns and fired. They
were some distance apart. Each fir
ed four or five times. Finally Wells
fell.
After the shooting Kenyon drove
to the homes of several neighbors
and reported what had happened. His
friends advised him to give himself
up, but he would not. Returning to
his home he told his wife he believed
he had killed Wells that he would
not give himself up, but would make
a stand in the hills against the of
ficers if they came after him.
Mrs. Kenyon tried to induce her
husband to surrender, telling him he
was too old to undertake to hide out
in the badlands and withstand the
cold and privations: He told his wife
he had decided to go and would never
be taken alive. kissing her good
bye, he departed. He went to the
barn, where he fired bullet through
his head.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
GERMANY ARMED
FORCE LARGE ONE
ESTIMATED BY BRITAIN AT A
MILLION MEN.

London, Jan. 3.-Germany's arm
ed forces are estimated by the Brit
ish war office to total close to 1,000,-
900 men. These are divided into the
regular army of 100000, the land
forces of theregular navy, 10000;
tn earned constabulary, 10000 to
900; the temporary volunteers or
regular army reserves, 100000 to
100000; civic guards, 10000 to
100000.
Under the terms of the peace
treaty, Germany is compelled to re-
duce her regular forces to LOG, 900
by March 81, and the number of gen.
darmes must not exceed those func-
tioning as military police in 1913.
The reduction of the regular army
in compliance with the treaty Obliga-
tions is proceeding, although at a
slower pace than originally was con-
templated, owing to the delay in rati-
fication of the peace treaty, the un-
settled state of Germany and the de-
sire of the German government not
to increase the number of persons
unemployed.
British army officers returning
from Germany declare there is no
truth in the stories that Germany
has secret mobile army.
Manufacture of arms and muni-
tions is not going on in any large de-
gree, they say, and there is short
age of such raw materials as are
necessary for warfare.
1t is stated in well informed circles
in London that the allies will insist
that the volunteers and civil guards
be abolished. 1t is conceded, how
ever, that the maintenance of a con-
stabulary is necessary.
Army officers are said to believe
that considerable truth exists in Ger
many's claim that she needs a regu-
lar army of more than 100000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
IPR;fTIfflii5S PRESIDENT STEMS THE
SUGAR CONTROL BILL
MEASURE CONTINUES THE UNIT
ED STATES EQUALIZATION

Washington, d. c., Jan. 3-Presi-
dent Wilson has signed the McNary
bill continuing the United States
sugar equalization board through
1920. 1t was announced today at
the white house that his signature
had been attached before midnight
last night.
Secretary Tumulty, in making the
announcement, issued this statement
this morning:
"The president has signed the
sugar control bill. The bill confers
discretion on the president in the
matter of purchasing sugar from
Cuba. 1t is doubtful whether it will
be practicable or wise for the presi-
dent to exercise the power conferred
so far as the purchase and distribu-
ton of sugar is concerned"
Some of the Cuban sugar has al
ready been purchased, as there is no
central control over sugar in Cuba
as there was last year, and it might
therefore be impossible for the gov
ernment now to step in and purchase
the sugar without increasing the
price of the consumer. The bill,
however, continues the licensing pow
er also, and this power may be used
to assist in controlling the profiteer-
ing among distributors.
Much Cuban sugar is coming in
now and the indications are that
prices have reached their peak and
that there will be a tendency for
prices to fall in the next few weeks.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
Woman Grapples
With Conductor

Lead, Jan. "a portly lady,
name unknown, with arms like those
of prize fighter, for period of ten
minutes forcibly held Conductor Pal
in, in charge of an extra passenger
train operating between Belle
Fourche and Newell, until belated
relatives could arrive at the Newell
depot to take the train.
The pugilistic woman herself ar
rived at the depot only few min
utes before the train was due to de-
part. The conductor had strict or
ders to make the trip on schedule
time. The woman rushed into the
depot and requested the station
agent to have the departure of the
train delayed few minutes, as some
of her relatives were on the way and
had to make that particular train.
The agent advised the lady that il
would be impossible to accommodate
her. Then she dashed out of the
station and approached Conductor
Palm, repeating her request to him.
The conductor very courteously in
formed her that much as he desired
to grant her request, his orders were
very strict and he would have to
pull out on time.
He was preparing to step aboard
the train and give the engineer the
signal to start when, without warn
ing of her intentions, the woman
threw her arms about him and held
him fast. She was determined that
the train be held until her relatives
reached and boarded it.
Conductor Palm was too gallant
to strike the woman and thus get
rid Of her and break her embrace,
and the situation was so amusing
that bystanders decided not to inter-
fere, SO the woman had her way.
When her relatives arrived ana board
ed the train she released the con-
ductor from her muscular arms and
the train proceeded on it's way.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
ternational committee of the Y. M

| ternational committee of the Y. M
s.hs4
G. A., is speeding up Ne conference
among the Indian associations and
will have general charge of the pro-
gram.
The representatives will come from
the following associations: Fort Tot
ten, Standing Rock and Little Rock
reservations, of North Dakota;
Cheyenne, Pine Ridge, Rosebud and
Yankton reservations of South Da-
kota; Santee and Ponca reservations
of Nebraska; Fort Peck reservation
of Montana, and the Sisseton reserva-
ton of Minnesota. There will be at
least one open meeting for the pub
lie, when the Indian speakers will
tell of the Y. M. G. A. work among
their tribesmen. Music will be fur
nished during the conference by an
Indian quartette.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
Decker Removed
By Request

Washington, Jan. 3.-Discussing
the refusal of Rear Admiral Benton
c. Decker to accept a navy cross on
the ground that it was Inadequate
regard for his services as naval at
tache at Madrid during the war.
Secretary Daniels disclosed that Ad-
miral Decker was removed from that
post at the request of the state de-
|partment, acting upon representa-
tions from Ambassador Willard.
Although an able and diligent Of
ficer," said Mr.. Daniels, Admiral
Decker, while at Madrid, seems to
have forgotten that he was not the
American ambassador and, of course,
tn enavy department cannot us1rp
the prerogratives of the state depart
ment. His removal, therefore, be-
came imperative"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
LIFE TERM
FOR WIFE MURDER
RELIEVED HER UNFAITHFUL,
DRANK LEMON EXTRACT
AND SHOT HER.

Aberdeen, Jan. 3.-George Ober,
meier, % years of age, was sentenced
to serve a life term in the state peni-
tentiary at Sioux Falls by Judge
Frank Anderson in circuit court here
for the murder of his wife, Kate
Obermeier, on the night of December
6. He pleaded guilty, saying he COM
mitted the crime while intoxicated
and in fit of jealousy.
The shooting occurred in the home
of Ira Cutler, where Obermeier trail
ed his wife and Cutler. After shoot
ing the woman he shot himself, in
flicting two wounds from which he
has recovered.
Obermeier said that his home was
at Charles City, Ia. His father and
mother and brother are living. He
was married year ago to the wo-
man whom he killed.
He stated in answer to questions
that he was intoxicated when he COM
mitted the crime, becoming so
through the use of lemon extract,
which he secured at a grocery estab-
lishment where he worked. In a fit
of despondency he drank a quantity
of this liquor, he told the court, and
secured gun with which to kill
himself He learned that his wife
was with Cutler, he said, and fol-
lowed them. He said he knew Cut
Ter only by sight.
He said he believed there were i'm
proper relations between his wife
and Cutler. He and the woman had
no trouble that day or the day previ-
Gus he told the court. He talked in
a low, clear voice and after sentence
covered his face with his hands un-
til he was taken from the court
room.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
Iowa Mans
Booze Cellar Looted

lie Mars, Ia, Jan. 3.-A farmer
living in Lincoln township near the
Woodbury. county line, owned 70 gal
Ions more whisky the early part of
the week, than he does today.
Last Monday evening. while he
was in town, five local men went to
his farm home and relieved his cellar
of 52-gallon and a 20-gallon keg.
He states that his daughter was at
home at the time and heard the name
of one of the thieves mentioned and
believes he knows who the others of
the gang are. He also says that he
intends to make it hot for them if
the liquor is not returned"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
WOmen's Clothes to
Cost Less Money

New York, Jan. 3.-The cost of
womens clothes may be reduced con-
siderably because there will be con-
siderably less of them if the predic-
tions of a fashionable Fifth avenue
male milliner and dressmaker who
arrived from Paris today are correct.
The latest modes France is sending
to the United States, he said, are:
No stockings, extremely short skirts,
no sleeves and sandals.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03

d 40 Co. NA
"a meet thisss.deref will of
fer $F.0Ue ,vUO of ruI It's bonds
on January Q.
Up to the presenG oans have been
made through tn department.
amounting to $20,o9v,O00, and the
rate fixed by the state has not only
given farmers lower real estate
loan rate through the state loans
direct, but has also reduced rates on
loans through commercial companies,
bringing an interest savings of mil
lions of dollars to the people of the
state.
The new loan is expected to take
care of the demands upon that de-
partment up to March /.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
Indians Plan
Annual Conference

Sioux Falls, Jan. 3.-Representa-
tives of the firty-two Sioux Indian
Young Mems Christian associations
from the five states of South Dakota,
North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana
and Nebraska, will meet in Sioux
Falls for their annual conference on
January 13, IA and Is, 1t was an
nounced today by w. F. Hunting.
secretary of the Sioux Falls Y. M.
C. A. ]. M. Wakeman, full-blood-
ed Indian, field secretary of the in
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
Mexico Has Lifted
FOOdstuffs Embargo

Washington, Jan. 3.-The Mexican
embargo against the export of inn
pOrtant food stuffs, especially corn
and beans and Mexican sugar cane,
has been raised, according to the
Mexican secretary of finance, as re-
ported to the state department to-
day. Crops were plentiful last sea-
son in Mexico and expectations al
ready have begun via FL Paso, the
report said.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
Daily Market Report
Sioux City Livestock

Sioux City. Jan. 3.-High mark
for the day landed on the s14.2O
level while the bulk of the droves
cleared within a spread of 1880 at
$14.15.
Further strength was noticeable in
the no 6 deal at the close and final
sales looked Is at zoe higher. 1t
was during this period that the top
of $14.20 was paid.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
= F|Ft
Injured In
Auto Accident

salesman, was seriously injured when
an automobile which he was driving
collided with taxi-cab. A broken
portion of the steering gear punctur-
ed one of his lungs and he also sus-
tanned several severe bruises. His
wife, who with him, sustained a
broken jaw. Mr.. and Mrs. Keith
were married less than a month ago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
Signing of Peace
Protocol Delayed

Paris, Jan. 3.-Signing of the pro-
tocol and final exchange ratifications
to make the peace treaty affective
probably will not take place until
after January IS, was indicate today.
Plans to complete long peace nego-
tiatiOns on January 9Th was practic-
ally given up owing to the illness of
the German emmissary, Won Lersner.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
Railroad Wreck
In Missouri

Chicago, Jan. 3.-The Minneapolis
Kansas City train on the Chicago and
Great Western was wrecked near
Wyeth, Missouri early today. Sew
eral cars being derailed. Wires were
cut and no communication has been
established.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
Call for Meeting
of League of Nations

Paris, Jan. 3.-The supreme coun-
Gil authorized Premier Clemenceau
to issue a preliminary call for the
first meeting of the league of ma
tions council and directing president
Wilson to issue a formal call as soon
as the Versailles treaty becomes eff
fective.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
Activities of the
Russian Red Army

London, Jan. 3.-Admiral Kol-
chaks' headquarters was declared in
a state of siege Christmas day, ac-
cording to News Agency dispatch
from Irkutsk, today. Forces of all
Russian anti-bolshevist government
were hard pressed by red armies, ac-
cording to the dispatch.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
ROUNDING JP
THE RADICALS
TAKEN INTO CUSTODAY BY THE
THOUSAND by THE GOVERN
MENT.

Washington, Jan. 3.-More than
four thousand five hundred radicals
have been taken into custody in the
largest single government move
against agitatOrs ever attempted, de-
partment of justice estimated short
ly after noon today. The result eX-
ceeds expectations.
More are being apprehended hour
ly. The department estimated ninety
of those who were arrested will be
deported or convicted. Complete evil
dence against more than two thous-
and of the number already have been
obtained.
complete revelation of the dan
gerous workings of bolshevism
throughout the world with directing
force at Moscow is in possession con-
Sress. 1t was learned that report
which was compiled by Russian af-
fairs division of state department has
been sent to senate foreign relations
committee and house foreign affairs
committee by Secretary of State Lam
sing, will be made public tonight.
Washington, Jan. 3.-The depart
ment of justice has listed the names
of nearly sixty thousand reds and
it was predicted today there would
be many more round-ups. Tele-
phone information from New York
is to the effect that quantities of en-
plOsive bombs have been found.
Several ships will be needed to de-
port tn prisonrs who make up a
veritable red army.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03
Rural Credits
In High Favor

Pierre, Jan. 3.-One of the most
popular laws among thefarmers Of
this state is the rural credits law,
and is growing every day. In order
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-03

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-20
SMALL EVENTS
MARK WEEKEND.
QUITE NUMBER OF INFORMAL
AFFAIRS WILL BE HELD TO-
NIGHT IN HONOR OF WASH
INGTON'S BIRTHDAY.
Recent Bride and a Bride Elect Hon
ored With Delightful Events
Last Evening

glance Al the social calendar for
tho close Of IN" first week uf the Lenten
period reveals a number Of rather small
informal events for tins evening. These
Will celebrate the anniversary or tho
birth Of. George Washington. and re-
Icvc 10 n great extent tho extreme duli-
ness which is characteristics OF SochI
activities at this particular time.
The younger SGT will rCvcl in de-
Nghtful affair tonight nj Triad"lphia
District High school. when the girls
cleo club OF that school cntcrtanS with
a leap year Washington party. rms
affair Will BE- he'd in the stud" hall.
which Will have a hewilderinG array ~
patriotic dcC0rati Ons. TINS ~ IN" ~
ltisl event Of the CLEO club and Il ~
.xpcc'rd 20 So, a high standard for ~
rure social events 20 he given AT /. ID. H.
& Tho girls IN charge have been w
firing I'm their efforts 10 mako toright )
party a success and they promise thelr
guests an evening Of genuine pleasure
from & until II when tho serving OF a
jcrcious luncheon Will conclude the
event.
Miss Ruth Remk" Is chairman or me
.r,cr,o,nmcu, committee and with her
sss,erants Misses Irene S,rochmann'
Mildred Nichols and Margaret carter
has prepared a program OF novel Tea
,urcs 10 entertain the guests. MISS LII
Ian Smith and Miss II"l"n GURUS Will
he in charge OF the refreshments ana
do,,b,less n treat is in store for those
attending
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-20
Is PNEUMONIA DEATHS
REPORTED IN WEST VA.

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Feb. a.
Eighteen deaths from pneumonia 'foi.
lowing influenza were reported TO tne4
state health department today, along
with SIS cases of influenza and 80 Ok
pneumonia. However there were l,asS
fewer cases Of influenza reported In the
weekly summary issued today than IN
tho preceding week. ~
Tho new cases Of influenza were disN
.trihutcd as follows:
Bluefeld 81: Charleston ?; Fairmont
100: Huntington p; keyscr 81; MOT,
csntown l67: Moundsville ): Princeton.
as: Havenswood s: Romney IA: sutton
10: Weston :: and New Cumberland Sss.
The pneumonia cases are: ~
Rlucteld .: Charleston l: Fairmont "
Huntington 8: Keyscr |: MorBantown
IA; MoundsviiIe .; Princeton 5; New
Cumbe rland ,. =.
Tho deaths from pneumonia were1
l-airuOut >: Huntington :: MorgantowN
i. Moundsville .: and Princeton i. -
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-20
Real Wonder Worker
For Wrinkled Faces

Those who have tried all sorts OF 4c1S
called "wr!nki" rcmovers" in -.
effort 10 lose those unwelcome troce1 o.
aro iIinsss ar worry. can scarcely nnd
words 10 express their delight with tnys.
wonderful saxolite formula. once tn,x1
have given It a trial. The success oL GA.1I
method is due not alone to its marVc,i.0s.Q
Effectiveness upon the DEEPEST "
and crowsfect, as we'll as upon the ~
fine oneS--but also to Its sufprlslnyAS
ouick action and its entire harmleesnc.
Its simplicity Is another commcnoA
feature. for one need only disooivS
ounce Of powdered saNolite IN 2 nAH
Of witch hazel. and battle the faoe Y -
solution. ~ once remarkAnlo u
foromatiou is behold.
II Is not only tho effect On WR
and crcasce that IL 50 notieeeNeSI
facial contour IS remarkably 1880
and the face looks much youne1
should hn sure 10 ask the druEetU
powdered sRXolite. Tho !ouo
~ refreshing. Is particularly Sstsss
tired faces.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-20

The odd Fellows Hall viii lie IN"
scene Of 4 very delightful event ms
evening when TN" members OF IN" cara
barton Tent No. =. daughters of Vet
Grams entertain with an informal party
in honor Of the veterans Of the 'INlI
War This will be IN the natur" of
Washington Birthday party and will b"
featured with literary program l" h''
followed by an informal social hour ana
IN. serving of delicious refreshments.
All old soldiers. their widows. their
wives daughters. and grand-dauSht"rs
src cordially: invited 10 attend ;hiS
charming affair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-20

There will be q missionary birthday =
party given next Thursday afternoon A.
tho home of Mrs. Walter .McIIure otsS.
Maryland avenue. at when each '"e'" :
her. of the society will bring a penny
for ovory ycar of her life. Those who Z
vii hayo charge Of tho affair arc: Mrs. Z
Frank Gaus. chairman: Mrs. J. A. Harp:
for Mrs Henry Stah. Mrs. Arthur, 6
I,nnrhans, Mrs Leonard Netts and MIS-.
Waller INSECURE. The missionary society :
rcproscntrd al the affair is that oil 'h'hn
First Presbyterian church.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-20
pauers-McG real.

canning as Surpris" to iN"'F "'",N
friends is the announcement
,,arriaec Of Miss Anna M''I!'"',
.jaurh,"r Of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. j. Mr,','"'
-, Fifteenth street. and MI ''' "t'
Eaucrs Of thls city. The w"dn'ns
.ru,e,ly celebrated ~ Nasn'nG'""' =,
{, lac, Wednesday. February. H. az 49,
pa,rrclIs catholic church. f''N' r"..r,
= +. Thomas performed the '"'"','''''
49,, NJ, .rIJ Mrs. Louis E"'"h"l 81
were the only attendants.
NJ and Mrs. Rau"rs are al present
I,,.;,o mn eastern honeymoon TRIP
md later will tak' ur their r"Sid'''Ie
~ Washington. y. {. wh"r" III" groom
Holds responsible position win ,me
Washington star II" IS IN" son OF w.
arL Mrs + 7. Eaucrs Of North Nam
street and is n former employ" 81 '"'
Wheeling News.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-20
Macademy Club Dance.

One If the most enjoyable 81 'i'
functions arranged 10 relenrhle 'n'
birthday anniversary Of feors" ""."
inglon Is the informal dance 10 DE CIV
eli by the members Of IN" Marao'''i
,Iuh this evening in the auditorium "r
,ha F,k's club Jones' Novelty orcheS-
rr, will furnish the music and re-
rr,shmcrts will be- served by caterer
Norris Louis I.auc. Jack BuShii"ld ana
"Doc" Downing are the committee III
charge and they promise their Gu'S'
very pleasant evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-20

10 the men of the church. in honor of .
E"v. W. l.. sullivan. Of New York. VINO
spoke here that night. Those who serN- +.
cd and prepared the dinner were: Mrs.
has. J. Schuck. chairman: Mrs. JosepilH$
Enesche. Mrs. Herman Grim. Mrss5
Iuhu keere, Mrs. Ben Morris Mrs. ChaSt =
IT. Philips. and Misses Myrtle Drngaiss
Mahlc Harris Ond Frcda Ramser.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-20
COPS HARp PHoBLl1E

He had been celebrating his birthdsy.s =,
not wisely hui too we'll. and AT z:7vS.
IN tho morning found himself reclinuk.-
~ f,ll length on the pavement. After
hc had been doing for few moments.
policeman came and said:
''IIor~ YOU must got along horne; your
can't ,lr"p h"re. Where oyer Ms ,v =
then rcry slowly and indistlnctly came
"Whaish that YOU say: -,.n.C
Tho hibulors ono eyed him slsepiiy:
Look hero. offtsher," he sad W 4.
Sr,,,heb 10 IN. " he's out, that's me-
hm, II he's in. don't know who an.
-ritt shurgh Chronicl"-T"lcgraph =.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-20

Something uow in tn" way 81 rn '.,,'
,.i,;ug will hr c,,on on Monday eyer
ing in tho Enrf street tempt" under ,nr
a',sp. COS oc tn" tempt" SiSt"rh""d' rms
rir le "kcno" party. and priz'H VIII
~, awarded ,hn>" attaining tn" high
.,.., scores IA his Nastim". I'll" game
viii he supplemented with E" tempting
lur,h"uU ,;
Mrs \ NJ r." is I'll" general CHAIR