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The Owosso times., 1920-12-03
'Ey1G1EAIERAL
6RARMa7kx0TEEsSs,
Let's grow more alfalfa.

Let's grow more alfalfa.
Cooperation is big factor in sue
cess.
Fall Is the best time to plant those
trees and shrubs.
A well-fertlized farm Is like high
bred hOrse-a Joy to work with for 1t
accomplishes its task so readily.
A general movement to do away
with the unslghtly billboard would
improve the country landscape,
The Owosso times., 1920-12-03
A Lady in Chicago Telegraphs for
Rat-Snap.

Read Mrs. Phillips wire: "Youell's
ExtermiD Dator Co., Westfield, N. J.
Rush So worth of RAT-SNAP." Later
reed following letter: "RAT-SNAP
arrived. IL rid our house of rats in no
time. just moved here frcm Pa where
l used RAT-SNAP with great results :"
Three s'zss, 35c, 65c, 81 25 Sold and
guaranteed by Sprague & Co. nov
The Owosso times., 1920-12-03
How Trees Mjuht Be Saved.

If everyone would save the waste
paper in his home 1t would not he nee
essary to use single tree for each
material. It would require more than
BO0,OO0,O0O feet Of lumber each year
to make the paper shipping cases used
throughout the country.
The Owosso times., 1920-12-03
C-E Electric FIatiron

which will enable you to do a weeks
ironing for fifteen cents worth of cleo
tricity. No wasting of heat, no wear and
tear of clothes, no firing of the body and
no worrying of the mind. We handle the
Guaranteed Iron.
The Owosso times., 1920-12-03

WANTED-Msn to train for sales.
man. Office work. Ii you are willing
and ambitious and willing to learn
answer at once. giving age and expert.
ence. Address, Times Office.
The Owosso times., 1920-12-03
Why IL Was Safer.

Said the weather prophet, II think
It is safest always to predict bad
weather
"Whys thatT
"Well people are ready to forgive
you IL you turn out to be wroDg."-
Yopkers Statesman.
The Owosso times., 1920-12-03
WAY TO MARKET
COUNTRY HIDES
Producer Under Unnecessary
Handicap Due to Roundabout
Distribution Methods.
STUDY GRADES AND CLASSES
Practice Of Fa~'ner, Ranchman and
Local Butcher Usually Needlessiy
Complex and costIy-Omit I'M
mediate Agencies.

There Is no magic formula for sim
plifying distribution. Improvement in
methods can only come from careful
study Of the routes followed by each
kind or class Of commodity In its "lOng,
long trail' from producer to consumer.
This fact is recognized by every stu
dent Of present economic processes
and likewise has been taken into ac-
count in the studies of marketing prob
lens carried on by the bureau Of mar
kets, United States Department Of Ag-
riculture One of these specific prob
lens which the departments special
lists have studied and regarding which
they offer definite recommendations
that involve a real saving to consumer
and producer, has to do with the mar
keting of hides. by-product from
which almost every farmer can derive
profit If he will give 1t proper atten-
tion.
The Owosso times., 1920-12-03

RAISE Pedigreed New Zealand Red
Rabbits. will start you aud pay "a
each for offspring. Tbeo. G Rogers.
Midland. Mich.
The Owosso times., 1920-12-03

MEN WANTED--For construction
work on high school at Durand, Mich.
long, steady job. Apply at Jpb.
The Owosso times., 1920-12-03
knowledge of Grades Needed.

The first need In the present situa-
tion Is familiarity on the part Of the
producer Of country hides with the
recognized grades and classes Of hides
and skins. Such an understanding will
enable him to prepare and dispose of
his products much more intellgently
The Owosso times., 1920-12-03

Commissioner Stebbins submitted his report
covering the building OF sidewalks In the city
during the year 1920 as follows:
The Owosso times., 1920-12-03

j 81 Kelley's Add of Out Lots 16 and II
Reineke, E L-Com 26 rds Sll ks 8
of N W cor out lot II. e rds N A IT.
w 8 rds, to beg. amt. $3.50; reb. 7.04:
total, $45.76.
Dimmick, G Loom % rds Si} lks 8
of N w cor out lot II. + 10 rds, s 4 rds.
W rds, N Al tt, w o rds. N to beg
amt. 26.40; reb. 3.52; total, $22 SO
Dimmick, q L-Com lS rds Si} lks IS
of N w cor out lot IL, e chns, s ch.
w chns, N to beg; amt. 1920; Keb.
1886; total, sos 81. -.
Dimmick, G L-Com IA rds sla lks 81
of N w cor out lot IL, Il chns, s. 4 ch
w chns, N to beg, amt 1920 ret
1886; total, $6S.64.
AT. wRfeHr,
B. x. LUCAS,
City Clerk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
Girl in Stuper
For Four Weeks
Now Recovering

Leora Banks, aged II years. Of
selah, Washy a daughter OF @. r.
Tanks, a former S<ate Center boy,
and niece OF Mrs. w. l.. Fuller. 808
West Church street, this city, after
being in q stupor for four weeks is
reported to be slowly recovering. The
slrl, popular member OF the eighth
grade OF the Selah public schools.
has been In a comotose state for the
past month and was believed TO be a
sufferer from sleeping sickness. The
attending physician now diagnoses
the case as nervous prostration and
believes the patient to be on the road
D. recovery.
The girl was taken sick quite sud
denly following hike with members
OF her class to Lookout Point, near
Selah. During the last four weeks
she has neither spoken nor opened
her eyes. Despite this condition she
has taken nourishment regularly and
la gaining in weight. She was at
first fed thru a tube but now re-
calves food from a spoon. At no
time during. tho long illness has there
been any symptom of pain. Nine of
the leading physicians of Yakima
have been called to SEQ the case.
The girl has been very active in
her school work and In school ath-
lGtics and ranked high in scholarship.
Tho her recovery now Ia expected to
be rapid. the attending physician has
advised against her return to school
within q year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
TIMES REPUBLICAN. MARsHAILTOWN, IOWA. MAY g. 1920

Cummings. F. w. Iseman. G. A.
Mote, S. NJ. Cause, Ray J. Johnson,
Merritt Greene, JrJ T. c. Weatherly.
Millar White, T. L. Adams and f.
A. Moscrip.
Fourth ward-G. w. Gilbert r, M.
Haradon, 7. 8. Willard, John Col
wit1er and A. w. Maxwell. The
Fourth ward also named alternates.
as follows: John Brenneoke. w. w.
Doolittle. o. B. Olson, s. M. Gimre
and G. P. Jones.
Eight soldier boys were named on
the delegations from the First, Sec
ond and Third wards. The veterans
did not get q representative from
the Fourth ward. The largest num-
Der chosen from any ward was from
the Second, where four were named.
The soldier delegates are as follows:
First F. Nodland, G. ]. Bolei;
Second. Karl Larson, o. H. Allbee,
A. F. Hull and Ray F. MCGUIRE;
Third, Ray J. Johnson and Millar
White.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
Funeral Of Mrs. Spear.

Funeral services for Mrs. George
b. Speers were held from the home,
1101 West Main street, at 1 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon Rev. W. G..
Crowder conducted the service. The
body was taken to Montour in the
afternoon for burial. The pallbear-
ers were Philip Smith, Robert Fin
ney. George Franks, Ed Smith, j. A.
Vreeland and William Clock, all of
Montour.
Those from a distance who were
here for the service were Mrs. Dora
Wonser and daughter. Helen, Wheat
land. Wyo.; Miss Laura Frantz. Miss
Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs. I. c..
Miller, Montour: J. A. Strohm, Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Geleplane, and Miss
Viva Strohm, Carroll; Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Reed, and Donald and Fern
Reed, LeGrand; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Speers and family and DR.. and Mrs.
George e. Diehl, Eldora, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ebert Peterson. Gilman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
PEOPLE WANT SERVICE
Residents Of InsIsdue Street Want
Public Utilities Electric Line That
IL to Serve Elmwood Country Club
Erected Along Street Instead Of
Vacant Land.

The electric line OF the Iowa Rail-
way and Light Company that is
planned to be erected across vacant
land from Center street to Sixth
street, to serve Elmwood Country
Club. may. instead. be erected in
Ingeledue street. A meeting OF some
OF the residents OF that street was
held Tuesday night at the Marshall
town Club. to di'cuss the project.
The houses on that street are not
supplied with electricity. and with
the building of the line. the house
could be wired as well as furnish
the street lights which are needed
badly.
The Iowa Railway and Light Com
pany has agreed to extend the line
In Ingledue street, instead Of across
the vacant land. and to pay $500 Of
the cost, II the residents OF the
street can raise the other $500. for
1t IL estimated that the cost Of the
line will be $1,000. The Ingledue
street people agreed to try to raise
the money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
CITY DELEGATES NOMINATED.
Delegations From Four City Wards
Cbosao ~ r,,,...

0e'esae'ons from -FOUR City Wards
Chosen at caucuses.
Delegates to the republican county
convention, to be held in July. were
nominated at caucuses held Tuesday
night in four wards of the city. Pre-
clnct committeeman were named at
the same time. The Fifth ward
caucus was held last week.
In three of the wards the old rom.
mitteemen were again chosen. but in
the First ward a new committeeman
was named, 0. L. Ingledue succeed
ing H. c. Lounsherry. Considerable
interest was shown in the caucuses
the attendance in most instances be-
ing larger than usual.
The committeeman for the four
wards are as follows: First ward
o. L. Ingledue: Second, DR.. w. S.
Devine; Third, T. e. Adams: Fourth.
G. w. Gilbert.
Delegates to the county conyen-
ton nominated were:
First ward-T. w, Allen, Ed r
Austin, c. J. Bolei. c. R. Gaunt A.
B. Hoover, H. c. Lounsberry, F.
Nodland. c. Nodland, G. w. Thomp-
son and ]. M. Whitaker.
Second ward-Dr. w. 8. Deyine.
G. c. Ogier. F. L. Meeker. d. w.
Norris, A. E. Nickel, H. G. Brintnall.
c. H. Van Law. D. G. Martin, L. c..
Abbott, Karl LARSON o. H. Ailbee.
A. F. Hull and Ray F. Mcclure.
Third ward-W. II. Arney. B. +.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
SIX PER CENT AND BONDS.
lennox Liberty Bond Certificates
Earn 8 Per Cent.

Six per cent and guaranteed by
government bonds is what the in
weston gets who buys our liberty
bond certificates. Any amount in
multiples Of 800. any length of time
to suit the investor under two years,
interest payable semi ANNUALLY. GER
tifcates are direct obligation of our
corporation. personally endorsed and
further guaranteed by deposit of
liberty bonds with n trustee. Can
you beat 1t for security? Can you
obtain as good n rate for money on
government bond security? See me.
II. A. Kinnan, secretary and treas
urer Lennox Furnace Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
CHURCH SUPPER.

At the Elm Lutheran Church Thurs-
day Nav ~.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Elm Luth-
eran church will serve supper Thurs
day. May q. at the church beginning
at $3.50 p. m. Following Is the menu.
MENU.
Smothered steak Mashed Potatoes
Brown gravy
Noodles Shrimp salad
Home made brown and white bread
and BUTTER
Ice cream and cake Coffee
Tickets for supper SO cents, every
one Observation-Disclosures.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
WILL LEVY BRIDGE TAX.
Ordinance Fixing Tax and Author
king Bond Issue introduced.

Ordinance Fixing Tax and Author
izing Bond Issue Introduced.
An ordinance fixing a 2-mill tax
for bridge purposes and authorizing
n bond issue of $4,000 for the con-
struction Of the Third avenue bridge
over Linn Creek was introduced
Tuesday afternoon at special meet
ing Of the city council. The ordi-
nance lays over one week and will
come UP for adoption June 1.
The ordinance provides for the
levying Of Q mill tax. or such por-
ton thereof ms may be necessary to
pay for tho new bridge, for the years
1920 to 1921. inclusive. and for the
issuance of bonds in tho sum of $25,-
900. drawing per cent. payable Dec.
l. next, and semi-annually thereafter
on June 1 and Dec. OF each year.
Tho issue will be In bonds of 81, 900,
each, that will mature at the rate OF
$4,000 q year. beginning June /, 1929.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
BROMLEY WOMAN DEAD.
Mrs. Abbie Bush Ward Dies in San
Diego, Calf.

Mrs. Abbie Bush Ward, widow of
NJ. A. Ward. a former resident of the
Bromley and Clemens neighborhood,
died Sunday at San Diego, Calf. ac-
cording to word that was received
late Tuesday by her step son. Earl
Ward. city. Mrs Ward had
been suffering with abscess of the
BRAIN for six weeks. The body will be
ia tensto Holyoke. Mass. for burial
and will be accompanied from Chi
caso1 by Edgar Ward. of that city,
another step-son.
Mrs. Bush. who had been married
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
WILLIAM BOOTH STRICKEN.
Father OF Robert Booth Dies Sudden.
" Of Heart Dissass.

ather OF Robert Booth Dies Sudden.
" Of Heart Disease.
William Booth, aged 70. 211 North
First avenue. an employe of tho
Marshall Telephone Company, died
suddenly at this morning of heart
disease at his home. Today was Mr..
Booths birthday and he was up and
about as usual for an hour before he
was stricken.
Mr.. Booth had been a resident Of
the city for twenty years and for the
last six years had been employed by
the Marshall Telephone Company.
He was born May 26. 1S47 at Hag-
elstown. Md. He came to Iowa when
boy and was united in marriage
with Miss Sadie Z. Horner at, Hamp-
ton. July 5. 1888. In addition to Mrs.
Booth. one son, Robert Booth. OF this
city. survives. Two brothers and two
sisters also are living.
The funeral will be held, at the
residence Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock and burial will be in River
side.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26

Company and the wentworth sys-
tenn of Bakeries. in the sum Of
$424.28 and court costs. The claim
was for remodeling the room for
merly occupied by the Wentworth
bakery.
William Brinson charged with
operating motor car at night with
only one light, today forfeited cash
bond Of SO, posted for his appear
ance.
I. r. Moore, also charged with
operating motor vehicle with only
one light, asked time to plead and
arraignment was set for I o'clock
this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26

three times before her marriage to
Mr.. Ward at San Diego in 1915.
formerly lived at Bromley where she
owned a small store for two or three
years. before going to California. At
that time she also owned residence
property in this city, including the
dwelling at Ill West Church street.
Mr.. Ward died at San Diego In
1917. The only living relative of Mrs
Wards own family is sister, who is
In the east
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
FIRST NATIONAL BANK RE.
LEASES HAMILTON HOME
STEAD.
ACCEPTS RULING DISTRICT
COURTS APPEAL WITHDRAWN
Judgment for $3.ess.so on Promissory
Notes to Stand, But Not to Be Lien
Against Homs-Plaintiff Accepts
Decision Of Judge Willstt, Rem.
dsred Dec. 81, Last.

The suit Of tho First National
Bank We. E D. Hamilton, ct al.
which has been in district court
since the January term, 1917. and
which was brought to collect on
promissory notes executed by Ham
ilton to the bank. and resulted in a
long fight for the exemption OF the
Hamilton homestead. 20s North Gen.
ter street, from liability, finally has
been settled by the filing q stipu-
lation Of settlement.
In the original suit judgment was
asked for $s.6sS.s0 on two promis-
sorry notes said to have been exc
cuted by Hamilton when owner OF
the Fair store. The bank sought to
have the Hamilton homo decreed not
a homestead but to be subject to the
claim OF the plaintiff.
Decree Adverse to Bank.
On hearing Of the case before
Judge Willitt judgment was entered
for the amount asked but the home
Of the Hamiltons was held to be a
homestead and to be exempt from
any claim. This Judgment was rem
dered Dec. 81. 1919, and the bank
gave notice OF appeal. BY the stip-
| ulation Of settlement the bank
agrees to dismiss It's appeal and the
decree OF the district court Of Dec.
81, is confirmed.
The bank also releases the home
stead. described as lot s, block 8,
Webster's addition, from oil claim
by and on account Of the Judgment
obtained. and the Judgment is not in
any manner lien or charge against
the real estate or against the pro-
ceeds from the rental or sale there
of.
judgement Will Stand.
The bank is to pay to the clerk
such costs as the decree provides
the plaintiff shall pay. The personal
judgment rendered against 2. D..
Hamilton is in no manner affected
by the stipulation save that the
Judgment is not to be q lien or claim
against the homestead
The defendants release all claim
by or on account Of the attachment
in the case and any and all claim
against any attachment bond or APP
peal bond filed, and the attachment
and appeal bonds are released.
The suit followed the failure of the
Fair store and became OF interest
because OF tho effort to establish the
lien against the Hamilton home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
MRS BALL SUES COMPANY.

Wife Of State Center Dentist in
Action for Damages.
Mrs. Olive A. Ball. wife Of DR..
Frank Ball, dentist Of State Center,
has nled suit in the district court of
Polk county against the Des Moline,
City Railway Company on claim
for $4,000 for alleged personal in
jYrtes. Mrs. Ball was very seriously
injured in an automobile and street
car accident at Eleventh and Frank
lin streets. Des Moines, July 4, 1918.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
MUST DIM BICYCLE LIGHTS.
Law Regulating Lights Also Apple
able to bjoyciIists,

-" hSSe'oS'US @sSUSo Vs~O NPpt0'
able to Bioyoilists.
The law regulating the lighting Of
motor vehicles at night applies to
bicyclists as we'll. and bicycle riders
are warned by the chief of police to
dim lights on the city streets at
night. The penalty is the same for
cyclists as for motorists for viola
ton Of the law.
Notice OF tho enforcement Of the
law. published Tuesday night, ap-
parently had some affect, many
motorists dimming their lights Tues
day night. A check kept on one
street showed about 75 per cent of
the motorists had lights dimmed,
while the other Is per cent disre-
garded the law and the police warn
ing. It was said at the police station
that arrests will follow unless there
Is immediate compliance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
BAND GIVES CONCERT.
High School Musicians Close Season
With Good PROGRAM,

rI0n Scnool "uSiotano NtooO 0OaSon
With Good Program.
As formal closing of the school
years work. the r. o. T. c. band
gave q concert at the high school
gymnasium Tuesday night for the
benefit Of the band. There was a
fair sized crowd present that enjoyed
the program and between $50 and $40
the treasury Of the musical depart
ment.
The program Tuesday night was
pleasing because Of the variety. The
marches and overtures, were good
and showed close attention to d.
rection and the popular numbers as
encores pleased tho audience. The
trombone solo by Philip Jones and
the piccolo solo by Charles Shut
were very good. Miss Helen Travis
pleased with vocal numbers.
The following 10 the program,
March, independently" ....... Hall
Overture. Prince OF India" King
The Robins" ..................K Klein
"Cocoanut Dance ....... Hermann
Slim Trombone" ..........F Fillmore
Philip Jones.
Vocal solo ........... King Combs
Miss Helen Travis.
March, Dallas" .........I Hall
P1ccolo solo ..................R Round
Charles Shut
March, 'Fantastique" ........ .Fucik
"a Tale Of Two Hearts" Roberts
Song. ION NJ. H. s."
An added number Of the program
that was highly enjoyed was a
clarinet solo by William Wilson.
The band has worked hard this
year and has entered into every ac-
tivity of the school. 1t has played
for athletic events, school programs,
class plays, contests and has helped
in parades and activities Of the city.
Under the direction Of ]. E. Clark.
the band has improved greatly, and
is now an organization probably un-
excelled by any school in the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
Local Weather Rseord.

Seventy-three and 81 were the ex-
tremes of temperature Tuesday,
compared with 70 and 81 Monday and
76 and 81 year ago Tuesday. At 7
this morning the temperature was
81, compared with 81 at the corre-
spending hour Tuesday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to thank the friends and
neighbors for their sympathy and the
flowers during our recent bereave-
ment In the sickness and death Of
our baby, Elizabeth Helen Casey.
Mrs. Florence Casey, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
]. Gundlach and family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
In Munlelnai ceurt.

In default of the w. w. Company
for lack Of pleading and default e'f
the Wentworth System of Bakeries,
there being no appearance, Judgment
has been entered in the case c,f
Bartlett & Clark VS.. the w. W.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
Local Weather Record.

Seventy.three and 81 were the ex-
tremes Of temperature Tuesday, COM
pared with 70 and 81 Monday and rs
and 81 year ago Tuesday. At 7
this morning the temperature was 81,
compared with 81 at the correspond
ing hour Tuesday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
Graduation Gifts.

Watches. diamonds, jewelry. Elgin
Whltham. Hamilton. Illinois watches
Sterling tea spoons. SITS each. Prices
not the highest. r. M. Hayes, lis
West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
NOTICE. CLUB MEMBERS.

American Legion Athletic Assooia.
ton Meet Tomorrow Night
Members Of American Legion Ath-
letio Association are requested to
meet at American Hall tomorrow
night at $3.50. The main attraction
will be ArchiesAmons VS.. Kid WEIGH,
OF the Fourth division. Fort Des
Moines, Camp Dodge. Entire pro-
gram will appear in tomorrow's issue
OF Times-Republican. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
Farmers. Attention.

We have a limited amount of early
yellow seed corn. guaranteed to grow
90 per cent or better, $3.50 per
bushel. Bowles-Kessler Grain Com
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
Licensed to We'd.

Albert p. Brown. aged 20, of Oska-
lcosa. and Mrs. Alice Maude Shock
ley. aged %, Of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
Card n& 1hank.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness and
flowers thru the illness and death of
our father. o. p. Slate and sister.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-26
NOTICE, CLUB MEMBERS.
American Legion Athletic Assoeia
ton Meet Tomorrow Niaht

lion Meet Tomorrow Night
Members Of American Legion Ath-
letic Association are requested to
meet at American Hall tomorrow
night at $3.50 The main attraction
will be Arlhie Amons VS.. Kid WeIlh,
of the Fourth division, Fort Des
Moines. Camp Dodge. Entire pro-
gram will appear in tomorrow's issue
of Tines-Republican. Committee.