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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

The city tax rate should not be IN
creased this year If 1t can be at all
averted The increase in the assessment
will in itself make very considerable
measure in taxes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09
WILL USE THE TELEPHONE
IF TELECRAPHERS STRIKE

Cincinnati. Aug. Big Four OF
fcials announced today that in The
ccvnt Of strike by the 100 photographers
employed on their system. the tclc-
phone will be restored. They said that
train orders are handled exclusively
by telephone on the Big Four"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

One district OF Ohio County is entitled
10 send thirty-three delegates to the
Republican state convention at Hunting
ton. Would all the possible delegates
attend. Huntington will have to expand
10 hold them.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

Mrs. Prunes-When do you actors Mt
the thcatcr draw your pay?
Eoarder-I am not an actor ut the
thcater. madam. I'm prompter there.
Mrs. Prunes-Well you'll have TO be
prompter here too. or find another
boarding housc.-Kansas City Journal
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

AS to Wheelings one colored po-
rccman. it can be truthfully SAID thAt
his records absolutely clean winch
is more than can be said OF some Oh
the white men who have worn the po-
loiceman's uniform. editor.
Why the past tense?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

We don't care how often business
,urhs the corner. so long os II doesn't
start running around in circles
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09
TIE coal, MINE SITUATION

The settlement OF the coal strike pro-
posed At the Cleveland conference Is
nothing more or less than victory for
the UAitsd Mine Workers organization.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

Tragedian--I hope TO make a Juror
with my Hamlet.
comedian--Oh. rather, More than a
few, | should say!- London Passing
SHOW.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

the Potomac. At least. that's what 'hey
say In our opinion thsy arc 'e"'''
hunting for the dollar.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09


sins Of his fellows because
They the batteries charged no" all We
ecan havet gasoline
hscausa wasn't quently thirst
protected by Assoc Edors)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09
P PARAGRAPHS
ABy ROBERT QUILLENAAA

Hypocrte: A doesn't little when rear "'e ' "
Masculine: fcmnne bigamistes
OF the fixed by the es"'oS
il life 70 the
II because she 'hS"keS
for
u
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

Now that we've had Apple Dump
Inns" by wv. NJ c." what's the mat
ter with havln' Apple jack next Sun
day, by Prohi Clayton?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

A Huntington. w. Va, man heard
such an ancient Joke that no yawned
and d!slocated his jaw-and the worst
OF It Is that he told II himself.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

Cupid Wins Decision From Ameri'
can avy."--headline. He'd have a
tougher time gettir' EN- out OF the
merchant marine, We'll bet.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

Wash Dresses !. off."-adv.
We'd think it'd be easier X they'd
shed EN- entirely before washin' EN-.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

"Drygoods Merchants Sighting Pros
rcritg"-headline Wet goods mer-
chants have never lost sight OF II, they
say.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

It Is reported that midget, whose
limbs measure less than IL inches
from ground 10 knee Is causing some
deep thinking on the part OF the city
fathers; and tina: the wives of soma
q fthe measuring" policemen want
them to resign from the force.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

business Is picking US" said Snipey
Sam. as he picked UP half smoked
Orlando.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

bTCHI WttN Ut N'TO N"N''''''
decentralization Of stotesmanship.
And some double chins eXerise so
constantly that one can't tell whether
that roll Is fat or muscular develop
ment
The man who whizzes by pretty
girl who had a blowout may not De
dIscourteous He may have on white
flannel pants.
Tho danger is that when the miss
ing link Is discovered he will prove a
little superior to some Of those we now
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

The life Of a five dollar bill. the fed
oral reserve board says. is about 10
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

months. But who can keep one long
enough to sec whether that Is true or
not?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

In Kansas City It has been ordered
that all women employed in municipal
telephone exchange. and other city de-
partments shall not wear skirts more
than nine inches from the ground. and
not less than two inches below the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

The horn OF plenty has also a iitt!,
end. That's what we've got hold Of now.
Washington Post.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

Noted Writer lll'-headlIne. Mus'
have eaten too many Apple lump
Inns"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

"kiang Chow Looted. n a me,
Chow Chow" however. we note Is sun
on the market.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

will Nicely Adhere TO Course nc
l'harted During Primary? - headline
viii IL rain at half past two, sept
10Th?
ASK us something easy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

There are" We read. 200 Islands IN
the Fiji group" Do they raise enough
on EN- TO FIJI?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

A Kansas City, Mo. woman shot nor
hubby because he would not give up
bookkeeping: as she said she couldn't
stand TO see her home turned into a
saloon"
II the decision rested with US when
her case came up, we'd give her
shapshootcrs medal. and Job In the
State prohibition enforcement office.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09
INTEL NKLMCS
wv. S. STANToN)

"Doolittle's Plane Falls
Most "Dolittle's" never rise high
enough TO have any place TO fall from
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

They are hunting for the place at
which WASHINGTON threw dollar across
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09
: RIPPLING RHYMES
WALT MAsONeAAAAA=Ae


l punishment change
had
Just wait
in
ntoot round
and he
heck" kindness star
and they'll gladly
ana "hen
while UP
my truck, Is fine
George
what you want WI" you time and money to use
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09

was the first to serve peacocks at Ia
bic" we learn. Took Cleopatra. how
ever, TO handle the boosters" or her
day.
Wet Cases Are Set Down.
line Handle EN- easy. boys.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-09
Baby Grand Washers

\ water power Washing Ma
chine which will operate in a
12xl2-inch sink, and launder
small articles YOU do not care
To send out.
Don't Fail to See Them
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-11
REPORT ON MISSIONS
BEFORE CONVENTION
Divorce and Remarriage Reso-
luton Creates Stir in Port
land Conference. /
By Associated Press to Every EveninS.

By Associated Press to Every EveninW.
Portland, Ore, Sept. 1.-THE House
of Bishops and The House OF Delegates
We're 10 meet in joint session today
as tho first important event in what
promised TO be a busy week n tho
Episcopal General Convention. A hear
ing on the report OF the Department OF
Missions was the principal feature be-
fore the joint session this morning.
There was a heavy program OF Sec
tionaI meetings for the day.
A score OF matters OF importance to
the church are slated for action thia
week. Bishop Brent,s resolution
on the divorce and renlarriage ques-
ton which caused a storm OF COM
ment Saturday was the principal sub
ject of conversation Some churcnnsn
interpreted it as a part Of the move
nlent TO make the divorce regulations
Of the church still more stringent
A mass Meeting viii b hold tonight
under the auspices of tho commission
to confer with the eastern Orthodox
churches and the Old Catholics. This
commission under the Craftsmanship
OF Right Rev. James Darlington.
Bishop OF Harrisburg, during the last
three years has extended its activities
to Switzerland. Greece. Serbia, Ru-
! mania, Constantinople and the Holy
Land.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-11
HUGHES DELAYS RETURN.
Postpones Sailing to Entertain
Exposition ENJOYS and Ad-
dress Brazilian Attorneys.

BY Associated Press to Every Evenins.
Rio Janeiro, Sept. 11.-Secretary OF
State Hughes has delayed his depart
ure for the United States until tomor-
row afternoon, in order TO accept an
invitation to address the Brazilian
lawyers institute. He had planned to
sail In the morning.
In return for the hospitality OF the
Brazilans, Mr.. Hughes today will en-
terrain high government offioials and
members OF other foreign missions 10
the centennial ~ luncheon aboard the
". 8. 8. Maryland. on which he V to
make the return voyage. Tonight he
will attend a reception at the Belgian
legation given by Burgomaster Max, OF
Brussels. the special Belgian ambAs-
sador to the centennial.
This morning SECRETARY Hughes
took long mountain drive which At
forded his first opportunity Of enjoy
Ing tho beauties of the scenery in
Rios environS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-11
STEAMBOAT LINKA
STEAMBOAT LINkA
WILSON LINE
Philadelphia, PENIS Grove, Chester
Schedule IN Eject Saturday, juno "a. l02l
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Schedule in Effect Saturday june "a, 1922
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Subject to Change Without Notice.
Leave Whining ton. Fourth Street Wharf.
Y 80. 300, 5000. all 90 .. m. 1920
noon, 80. 800, Ais. 900. ZOO,
IS, 80. a9.0O, 1890 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia '7.3o. 900. 5000,
all.OO a. M, $500 noon. 100. 3 90.
a. IS. 900. 500. abb 80, $50. $50 pm.
sRuns on Sundays and holidays only.
Runs on weekdays only.
BIO PENIS Grove only.
WILMINGTON oI,T PEENN's GROVE
Leave Wilmington $3.50. o.4s. 500.
900. 1000. 100 a. m. 1900 noon. i 100.
300. alo.oo. HOO. al2.oo p. m. And
Leave Penn's Grove 600, a7.oo. 500.
900, 1000. HOO a. M, 100 noon. LOO
zoo. 800. CT 10. 500, c6.l5. 700, 500.
AGO. 1000. ail.oo. 1900 p. M. sl2 20
Runs on Saturdays. sundays and
b 500 p. M. on Sundays and holidays.
GOO and 800 p. m. on Sundays and
KivERvlEw BEACH SERVICE.
In Effect Saturday, July l.
Leave Wilmington 9.16. Ills q M
As. 's3. 80, A4,50. A6. Is and rs a ~
Leave Rivervisw Beach lo.l5 q. IN
| and ~ noon. 'A2.3O. "a. 10. $50, ~ %
and 1880 p. m.
Runs on Thursdays and Saturday,
a Run. on Sundays and Holidays only
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-11
|C|TY MAY PURCHASE
LEA CO.'S WATER RIGHTS
Board May Recommend Their
Acquisition n Price 10
Reasonable.

Members OF the Board Of Water
Commissioners and Robert II. Rich
ards, counsel for tho estate OF former
Governor Preston Lca. will hold a
conference within short time Yela-
two to tho purchase by the city OF the
water rights held by the Lea company
In tho Brnndywine crock. which rights
have been offered TO the city In the
settlement OF tho Lea estate. Whining
ton owns ono half OF the watcr rights
and the company the other half.
Mr.. Richards sometime ago sent 4
letter to the board stating that in the
settlement OF the estate the winter
rights would be for sale and he wanted
to offer Thorn 10 tho city before adver-
Using them. In reply TO this communal
cation the Water Board has forward
ed letter to Mr.. Richards In which
II is pointed out:
This matter Ii OF interest TO tho
Board and has frequently been under
consideration. While there In some DIFF.
ference OF opinion as 10 the Desirable
| ity OF the city controlling tho entire
rights OF tho stream. this n not vita
to the water supply Mt the present
4
time and may not be for many years
perhaps never. II the Lea rights coult
he purchased at "A moderate price thii
board might be disposed to recommend
their acquisition by the city. IL yot
care to develop this matter further
a meeting with the board can be ar
ranged"
| In reply TO this Mr.. Richards hal
signIfled his willingness TO meet Will
the directors and the conference VIII
DO arranged.
At toda's meeting Of tho department
the current balance was reported q
be s33.97235; special balance, s2304a
The weekly pay roll amounting I
s2,350.29 was ordered paid. The pump
age last week was reported 10 be 9S,
l96,sso gallons as compared with a.
093.s00 gallons for the correspondent
week last year. an increase OF 4,1O3,
0sO gallons. The water consumptio
last week was 9s.65o.000 gallons A
compared with os,4s5,ooo gallons 10
the corresponding week year ago. a
increase of 10000 gallons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-11
NEGROES ATTEMPT TO
KILL EACH OTHER
Fought Over Money and Now
Both Are in Delaware Hos
pitaI, Wounded.

AZ the result OF dispute over a
small amount OF money. two colored
men are patients in the Delaware Hos
pital. one suffering with bullet
wound in his abdomen and the other
with his throat cut from ear to ear.
They are Walter Henderson, 20 years
old OF 3l6 East Sixth street and Ben
jamin Wilder. 2e. OF al East Sixth
street. Both are in a serious con-
dition.
The trouble according to the police
occurred about 2 o'clock Saturday
night near Ninth and Walnut streets
Wilder ia said 10 have met Henderson
and 10 have demanded payment OF an
amount OF money he claimed the lat
ter owed him. I'll settle 1t now.
Henderson is alleged TO have eaid as
he drew a revolver from his pocket
and fired a shot that entered Wilder's
abdomen. The wounded man turned
and fed, but Henderson is said &c
have continued with the shooting and
fired six more shots at Wilder.
Not satisfied with scoring one hit
the assailant Is said TO have followed
w siutl illio an aAey Oh walnut street
leading TO Wilson street. There the
latter. according 10 the police. drew
penknife and when Henderson wac
within reach, slashed him from ear &c
ear. Both men fell exhausted in a
pool of blood.
The ehots were heard at the polios
station and a patrol car was immedi.
ately dRpatched 10 tho scene Th.
men were rushed TO the hospital
where. in a statement to the detectives
both named the other as his assailant
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-11
STEEL MILLS BOOM AGAIN
As FUEL SUPPLY INCREASES

youngstown, Ohio. Sept. ia
marked Improvement in the coal sup
ply, permitting the resumption OF more
blast furnaces and other units was an
nounced today by independent s.eel
operators here. The Brier Hill Steel
Company will start it's third blast fur
mace today, and the Trumbull Cliffe
furnace will resume Wednesday
bringing iron production up 70 sc
per cent of the Youngstown districts
capacity. Other assumptions are ex-
pected also among the Republic Iron
and Steel Company's furnaces.
With fuel conditions improving all
the by-products coke ovens OF the
Brier Hill Steel Company, the Re-
public Iron and Steel Company and
the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Com
pany are expected to be operating to-
morrow. The Brier Hill plant viii
then be working at practically 100
per cent.
All the blast furnaces in operation
with one exception, are getting theil
fuel from by product coke ovens
showing that the shortage OF Con,
nellsville coke has not been shaken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-11
BIDS OPENED FOR NEW
SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL
Estimates Received Today
Showed A. l. Hudson of
Smyrna Lowest.

The Delaware School Auxiliary As
ISOLATION this morning opened bids for
the building Of new high school at
Smyrna. Quite a number of bids
were submitted, but action was de-
ferred.
The school will be 15oxs0 feet and
will contain IA rooms for instruction
and an auditorium. The building will
be one and two stories high, con-
structed OF brick with concrete walls,
reinforced concrete floor and roof and
will be semi-f1reproof. The Board of
Education of the Smyrna School Dis
trict raised $4,000 and 100000 has
been subscribed from the P. 8. du
Pont educational fund. giving the Del
aware School Auxiliary, which has
charge of the funds, about sl65 900
for building the new school.
The bids were asked TO be SUBJ
mitted for the work as a whole under
one contract or In the following separ-
ate contracts:
l. For the general construction
which includes all masonry. carpentry
steel and iron. roofing, painting, and
all work kindred thereto.
2. For plumbing and gas fitting
and all work kindred thereto.
8. For heating and ventilating anc
all work kindred thereto.
4. For electrical work and all work
The following bids were received:
For the entire work--A. L. Hudsor
of Smyrna. sl57,s00; Joseph T. Rogers
Smyrna. s257,936.Ss. The following
bids were received for the heating anc
ventilating: Chesapeake Coppersmiti
Co., $13,312; Fred p. Merkel, s20,2S2
j. II. Hutchinson, s17,214 and Burton
l.. Marke. sl6,s49. Fer the electrical
work these bids were received: Al
fred Sommer, s5,55S; Electrical Com
pany of Delaware, s4,65S; Buzley an,
Thomas, $3.50; e. F. Higgins & CO
s3,79S; and the Electrical Contractin,
Co., S4,950. The following bids wer
received for the plumbing work
Chesapeake Coppersmith Co. $10,466
T. T. Weldin & Son. 324,125; and Bur
ton T. Marke, 1851. Two bids wer
received for the general constructio
work: Virdin. Hutchinson and Smith
$140,220 and North East constructio
Co., $131,S00.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-11
vENIZELOs NOT PLACED
IN NEW GREEK CABINET

Athens, Sept. 1.-THE new Crock
cabinet, headed by M. Triantaflllakos,
was sworn in last night. the premier
taking the additional portfolios OF war
and navy. The ministry does not In
clude single member OF the party
OF former Premier vcnizelos.
Premier Triantaflllako, announced
that his policy would Re strictly 70
maintain order and to defend the ma
tional interests at the peace confer
ence with tho Turks.
King Constantine yesterday issued
proclamation in which he exhorts
the Greek people to boar their "tcr.
rible trial" with utmost patience and
courage. The king refers TO the "glor-
ions deeds" Of tho Greek army in the
past decade, which he says have no,
been diminished by the present mis-.
| f rtune.
| 1T is my will 10 do what the consti.
tuition allows and what the nations in.
ttrests impose on me-" the proclama.
ton adds. Il am confidently expecting
q demonstration of your known viz.
tues of patriotism and concord"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-11
Enjoyable OUTING.


The Sunday school Of First and
Central Presbyterian Church. on Sat-
urday afternoon. gave . picnic to all
Of its scholars who had bsen present
SIX Sundays during July and August
Do Interested were the scholars In the
prospect OF the picnic that 13b OF
them. with their parents. were en-
titled to tho outing. Market street, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth was kept clear
by an officer delegated by Chief Black
and shortly after l O'Clock. tho auto
mobiles and trucks began to gather
there. At ais they left tho church
for Lenapc Park. There games and
races were arranged for tho children.
About O'Clock they returned to the
church, where they enjoyed milk
and sandwich supper.
Tho following persons gavS the use
OF their cars ana trucks. Most OF the
owners themselves drove and enjoyed
the outing with tho Children: George
Cornell. A. c. 0ray. John p. Heinsroth
Frank Escott, Walter Stewart Brown
Harry Lynch. Albert Hsyman, ELL
wood Biscoe. Mrs. William T. Ortner
Charles Cardweil, Jr., William Stats,
Elwood Souder, Joseph S. Hamilton,
Mr.. Peoples. Kenneth Horner. James
Barley. Mrs. Walter Roberts, Mr.
DAZZLING.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-11

Mrs. Conget,e Daniello recently gave
q kitchen shower in honor of Miss
Mary Tabasso. whose marriage 10
Luigi Fortunate Will take place Thurs.
day in St. Thonas' Church. The
shower was held a, the home OF the
hride.to-be. 1912 West Ninth street.
Many gifts were received. Refresh
ments were served. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Tabasso. Paul
Tshasso. Paul Tabasso. Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniello Dolores. Mary and
Mamie Di EAnno. Katie and Julia
Ciamato, Julia DeBartolomeis. Clara
Ciconto. Consette Lusciano. Mrs Car
mella Lusciano. Mrs. Dolores PAMELA
Mrs. Rogearo, Miss Lucy Connel. Miss
Jennie Parvoni, Annie Lipzin, James
and Charles LApenta.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-11
RED CROSS ORGANIZES
FOR ANNUAL ROLL CALL
Mrs. Henry P. Scott Unani-
mousIy Elected Chairman
for Wilmington.

The executive committee of the Red
Cross. Delaware Chapter. met this
morning at Red Cross headquarters,
Oil Delaware avenue. Henry NJ. Candy,
acting chairman. presided.
The important matter before the Red
Cross at this time. It was emphasized
is the coming roll call, an annual
event. for members who pay one dol
lar each year. The roll call. as hereto
fore. will be held from Armistice Day
November IL, until Thanksgiving.
At the meeting this morning the or
ganization for the city and state was
acted upon. Mrs. Henry P. Scott was
unanimously elected roll call chair
man for Wilmington and Mrs. Pierre S
du Pont was elected assistant to the
city chairman. The branches through
out the state and outside Of the city
will each have it's old organization
and its own branch chairman. who vii
secure the memberships in their par
lticular branch and report, with the
returns to Mr.. Candy, treasurer o.
the branch.
Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson Is in charge
of the publicity for the drive, both IL
the city and state.
Reports from the various branche!
were heard this morning. The repor
OF the swimming campaign early thi!
summer was received with enthusiasm
AS a result OF the campaign. many
children and adults have becom'
swimmers.
Mrs. Scott will start immediatel.
TO formulate plans for the forming o
committees. A number Of the brancl
chairman have already been secures
and this work is now said to be pro
crossing rapidly. AS soon as all branch
es are organized they will be an
nounced.