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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-12-11
LaborQueriies

Questions and Answers on La.
Dor: What 1t Has Done; Where
II Stands on Problems Of the
Day; Its Aim and Prorrsm:
Who's Who in the Ranks Of
the Organised Toilsru, etc., etc.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-12-11

Q.-What political reforms has the
American Federation of Labor work
ed for since its organization?
A.-The Australian ballot system,
woman suffrage, direct election of
United States senators, primary cleo
tions, initiative, referendum and re-
call and others.
Q.-How many volumes are in the
library of the American Federation
of Labor in Washington?
A.-The library now contains about
10000 volumes covering virtually
every labor subject.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-12-11

bricklayers No. 57 End and 4h Wednesdays
DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS
Moders
HAMILTON BUSINESS AGENTS
Electrical Workers
Aolders Calvin, w. DAYTON Ohio
Carpenters Chas. Chapen All Williams 2714-M
MIX Ice Cream Drivers Helpers
Painters Ave. Phone 2253M
rauern Maker A Robt Service, EastA
Plumbers - Charles L. H 332OJ
Stage Hands and Movie So Monument Ave
MIDDLETOWN BUSINESS AGENTS
Fitzgerald ST. Office T. G. Hall O Roy 2a
PAINTERS - ..~A W. Stout, 6OS Waite, c. Hall
MOVIE Operators - Ben H. Francis, Monroe
Stage Hands Earl Roebuck, Broad
Electrical Workers C. S. Bowers, Temple
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-12-11
Texas County Will Pay
Prevailing Wage Scale

Dallas, Tex. (ILNS)-"Prevailing
wage scales" will be paid on all con-
tracts let for county work in the flu
ture, and local labor will be given
preference, the commissioners court
has decided in resolution drawn up.
The minimum for common day labor
expected under this order will be 80
cents, the officials said, but the
amount paid will depend on the gen.
eral scale.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-12-11
SEVEN LEADING
CANADIAN REDS
ARE SENTENCED
Found Guilty of Working
for Overthrow of Govern
ment-6 to be DepOrted at
Expiration of Terms.

Toronto (ILNS)-Sentences of five
and two years in prison, to run con-
currently, were given seven leading
members of the communist party in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-09
STREET SINGER
 HEARD TONIGHT

"In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree" an old-time American bal lad, will be recalled by the street singer, Arthur Tracy. during his fifteen-minute period of sentiment tai melody to be heard over the WABC-Columbia chain tonight, from 11:15 to 11:30 o'clock, EST. The program, with accordion ac- compartment, will include: Over night, Cheerful Little Earful, Now You're in My Arms, As Time Goes By, A Little Love, a Little Kiss. Trees, In the Shade of the Old Ap- pie Tree, When Autumn Leaves Are Falling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-09
HONOR MONROE
 BY BROADCAST
Unveiling of Bust in Rich- flOnd to Be Heard
 Tomorrow

The cermonies at the unveiling of a bust of President Monroe in the Old House of Delegates in Richmond, Va. will be broadcast over an NBC-WJZ network to- morrow afternoon. from 3:30 to 6:3O o'clock. The bust will be unveiled by Laurence Gouverneur Hoes. a great great grandson of President Monroe.
 Governor John Garland Pol lard, of Virginia. will preside and A. J. Montague, of Richmond, will deliver an address on James Monroe" Jay w. Johns, donor of the bust, and Attilio Piccirilli' the sculptor, will also be heard as well as several descendants Of President Monroe. There will be an invocation by Rev Charles L. King, a benediction by Rev W. E. Hill, and musical selections by Frank Wendts orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-09
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4:3O-Sunset Hour-Christiaan
 Kriens, director s6:15-Musical Romance 5:30--Louis N. Guilbault, pianist s:45-"Dog Chats"-Helen l.
 Williams 5:55-Bulletins and program
 summary 6:00-Weather report 6:02-The Merry Madcaps 6:25-Community Chest an-
 nouncement 6:30-Serenading Strings-Chris-
 tiaan Kriens, director 6:45-Stebbins Boys 7:00-Vermont Lumberjacks 7:1S-Dixie Ensemble S:00-Dramatic Skit S:3O-James Melton, Gladys Rice,
 quartet S:0O-The Gypsies 9:30-Family Party aO:00-"Songland" with Sally Ayres
 and Fred Wade aO:3O-Hank Keene and his Con-
 necticut Hilbillies I1:0O-Bulletins; marine forecast 11:05-The Merry Madcaps 12:00-Walter Seifert, organist I2:3O a.m.-Silent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-09
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5:00-The Lady Next Door 5:30-Pilgrims Sextet 5:45-Mountaineers Music 6:00-Empire Room orchestra 6:30-Ralph Kirbery, baritone 6:45-Stebbins Boys-sketch 7:00-Lumber Jacks quartet 7:15-Dance orchestra 7:30-Alice Joy, songs 7:45-The Goldbergs-sketch S:00-The Twelfth Guest-ske etch S:3O--Daly's orchestra; Gladys
 Rice, soprano; James Mel
 ton, tenor; male quartet 9:00-Gypsies orchestra 9:30-Parade of the States-Ala-
 bama 10:00-Mary and Bob-sketch Morse, songs 11:00-Coon-Sanders orchestra 11:30-Jesse Crawford, organ II: 1:45-Orchestra 12:00-Hines' orchestra 12:30 a.m.-Hogan's orchestra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-09
O. The Air To-day
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5:0O-Orchestra 5:30-Peg and Ted 5:45--Aunt Molly and Midge,
 Children's Stories 6:0O--H. V. Kaltenborn 6:15-Thomas l.. Chadbourne 6:3O-Bigelow's orchestra 6:45-Reis and Dunn 7:00--Myrt and Marge 7:15-Pryor's band 7:30-Orchestra 7:45-Morton Downey, songs 8:00-The Columpians 8:15--Singin' Sam 8:30--The Four Clubmen 8:45-Gloom Chasers 9:00-Orchestra 9:15-Symphony orchestra 10:00--Lombardo's orchestra 10:30-Concert orchestra 11:0O-Belasco orchestra 11:15-Street Singer l1:30-Orchestra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-09
Radio Briefs

Melodies long associated with New England will be heard over an NBC-WEAF network during the Theater of the Air broadcast on Friday, November 6, from 10:30 to 11:00 p. m., E. s. T. The en- tire program will be dedicated to Seth Parker's new talking picture hit, "Way Back Home," and 10 the folks of Jonesport, Maine" Lee Morse, blues singer and Jim McWilliams. monologist also will be heard. William Hanley will be narrator.
 In newspaper offices of several widely separated American cities Peter Dixon was known as a fast rewrite man. But never did he do faster job. and his effort was purely creative, than in writing a recent script for Raising Junior," NBC's domestic skit.
 An hour before the program was due to taket he air Dixon discov- cred the script had been lost. He rushed to a typewriter, typins more than twenty pages of dia- logue in an hour, while Raymond Knight, of station KUKU, who also is heard on the Dixon program, contributed a hastily written hum- or poem.
 The result: Raising Junior" was heard without rehearsal, and was highly rated by NEG program exc cutives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-09
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New York

5:00--Chats with Peggy Winthrop s:15-Ivy Scott, soprano E:30-Mabel Jackson, soprano;
 Orchestra 5:45-Sketch-Little Orphan An
 nie
 e:00-Sketch-Rais Junior e:16-Van Steeden orchestra 6:40-Unemployme Relief
 Grantland Rice es45-Topics in Brief-Lowell
 Thomas
 s:00-Sketch-Am 'n' Andy f:lS-Jesters; Vocal Trio T:e0-Phil Cook, songs S:4B-Arden's orchestra; Tom
 Brown, tenor e:OO-National Education Associ-
 ation program; Better
 Schools and the Solution of the Farm Problem-Flor-
 ence Hale; Schools and the
 Economic Depression
 Frank W. Ballou: The
 Schools and the Nations
 Progress-David Lawrence S:30-Black Bart. the PC 8 9:00-Dance orchestra; male
 quartet s:30--Musical Dominoes k0:00-Phil Ohman and Victor Arr : den, plano duo; Novelty chestra IO:30-Sketch-Re Folks a1:00-Slumber music 11:30-Russ Columbo, songs 11:45-Lew White, organ 12:00-Mildred Bailey, songs a2:15 a.m.-Funk orchestra 422 m-WOR, Newark-71O kc 6:00-Musical Interlude 5:05-Beauty Talk 5:10-Safety on the Streets
 Capt Edward H. Walsh 2 5:24-Real Estate talk [ 6:29-Rose Martin Hobby club z 6:00--Uncle Don 6:30-Sports talk s:45-Unemployment Relief-Lil-
 Han Wald 7:00-Hebrew Melodies , 7:16-Sketch-Insi Stuff 7:30-The Psychologist Says-Dr
 Arthur Frank Payne 7:4B-Hobart Bosworth S:00-Goldman's orchestra < S:30-A Practical Approach to Peace-Maj Gen James G.
 Harbord 9:00-Studio program 9:16-Dancing Lesson 9:30-Drama-The Witch's Tale 10:00--Male Quartet 10:15-Diamond Entertainers Trotter 711:00-Time; weather 11:03-Woodworths orchestra f11:30-Moonbeam
 273 100 kc 6:00-Cosmic Ensemble ! 6:15-Marta Dulac, soprano 6:45-Question Box-Rev Peter
 Hoey 7:00-Starlight Hour 7:30-Family Bonds-Rev Edgar
 Schmiedeler 7:1B-Jacques Wolfe, composer 5OSm-WBZ, Springfield-99O kc ]. 6:30-The Hoofers-skit 6:45-Same as WIZ , 7:45-Zake and Horace-skit S:00-String Ensemble S:15-Cornwells orchestra ! 8:30-11:00-Sports Review 11:15-McEnelly's orchestra II 1:45-Dance orchestra z73m-WPG, Atlantic City-1,1OOk S:O0--Same as WABC S:15-Daniel DeLuca, mandolin 2 S:30-Studio program , 8:4S-Ellen and Roger-skit { 9:00-The Lonesome Lover 9:15-Caesar Dietrichs. piano 1O:00-The Cameos 10:30-Same as WABC 11:00-Jean Weiner, organ 11:30-Same as WABC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-09

Dean Gleason L. Archer, college law lecturer who broadcasts Law That Safeguard Society" over an NBC- -WEAF network each Satur- day night, has filmed bears at close range in Yellowstone National Park, the battles of captured sail fish near Miami, Fla, and other exciting events in remote parts of the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-09
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5:O0-Dance orchestra 5:30-Uncle Ollie 5:45-Brooks and Ross, songs 6:00-Current Events-H. V. kal-
 tenborn 615-How Far is Planned Pro-
 duction Possible Under
 Present Conditions TT. l..
 Chadbourne 630-Bigelow orchestra 6:45-Reis and Dunn, songs 7:00-Myrt and Marge-skit 7:15-Bing Crosby, songs 7:30-Boswell Sisters, songs 7:45-Morton Downey, tenor; Re-
 nard's orchestra S:00-The Columbians 8:30-Kate Smith, songs 8:45-Gloom Chasers 9:00-Make-Up Box 9:15-Symphony orchestra 9:30-Smolens' orchestra; Adele
 Slarr, songs 10:00-Lombardo' orchestra 10:30-Toscha Seidel, violin; con-
 cert orchestra 11:00-Belasco orchestra 11:15-Street Singer 1 11:30-Orchestro 12:00-Bernie orchestra 12:30 a.m.-Sissle orchestra 1900 a.m.-Dance orchestra 1880 a.m.-Abram's orchestra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-09

Arthur Pryor, Sr, and Arthur Pryor, Jr. act like lifelong cronies at broadcasts from the NEG New York studios. At times the elder Pryor relinquishes the baton in fa- vor of his son during rehearsals and retires to the studio control room to hear the reproduction over speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
RAY LONG TAKES
 NEW POSITION IN
 THE BOOK WORLD

New York, July 21.-(UP).- Ray Long, president of the Inter- national Magazine company-the Hearst magazine group--announced last night that he would retire from the Hearst organization October 1 to become chairman of the board of Richard R. Smith, Inc, book publishers. The latter firm was es- tablished by Long and Smith year and a half ago.
 Long has been president of the International Magazine company since 1919. He Joined the Hearst magazines in 1918 after a success full administration of he Red Book, Blue Book and Green Book magazines. Under his management the Hearst magazines have made notable forward strides prior to go- ing into magazine work Long was on the staff of the Indianapolis News, the Cleveland Press and was managing editor of the Cincinnati Post.
 His formal announcement. Gol- lows:
 Ray Long to-day announced that on October l he will retire as president of the International Ma siaZlHe company, lHc., duu d5 editor of Cosmopolitan magazine, to engage in the business of pub fishing books. Long will be suc- ceeded as editor of Cosmopolitan by Harry Payne Burton, formerly edi- tor of McCalrs magazine and at present editor of Physical Culture and consulting editor Libert, Mac fadden publications.
 Upon his leaving the Heart or ganization, Long will become chair man of the board of Richard R. Smith, Inc, book publishing house which he founded IS months ago, in partnership with MT. Smith. who until then had been head of the college department of the Mac Milan company.
 MT. Hearst and I are terminat- ing a business association without interrupting friendship which has existed since I took over the edi- torship of Cosmopolitan 13 years ago." said MT. Long. Tn that time, I am happy to say, we never had q serious disagreement.
 However. it has long been my ambition to publish books. so the first of the year I advised Mr. Hearst that I should prefer not to renew my contract after 1881 as I wished to be free to devote my undivided time to the business for which MT. Smith and 1 have rather ambitious plans"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21

To add a little variety to the daily routine at Washington Park Playground Miss Alice Bradley, supervisor, announced to-day that the first treasure hunt to be spon- sored this season would be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at which time 150 pennies will be dis tributed about the playground. :. Children finding the pennies will keep them as their reward and the one finding the most will be given a special prize.
 The Washington Park girls vol ley ball team defeated Fuller street maidens in two of three in- tresting games last evening at Hamilton Park. The first went to Washington by IS to score, but the second was captured by the Fuller damsels, Is to 2. The third and deciding game was won by the Hill girls, 15 to 9.
 Immediately after defeating Full Ter the Washington Park girls handed the Hamilton Park maid ems a decisive setback in two con- secutive games. The scores were 15 to { and 15 and 6. Miss Loretta Crsaven was outstanding in the play of the winners in both con tests The Washington girls are coached by Emily O'Donnell, Ham, ilton by Irene Byrnes and Fuller by Marion Van Duesen.
 Yesterday at Washington Park in the junior baseball league the Phillies defeated the Reds 9 to 4 while the Indians defeated the Pirates 13 to fl in the midget loop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
RAILROADS WILL
 BE FOUGHT HARD
 ON THE INCREASE
Roads Claim They Are Making Nothing-Ship- pers Prepare to Make Bitter Protest on Rate Raise
By RAYMOND CHAPTER United Press COrrespOndcnt)

Washington, July 21. (UP)- Stupendous stakes are involved in the decision the interstate com merce commission will make on the railroads request for IS per cent general freight rate increase, according to testimony being de- veloped in hearing here. These hearings are expected to be suspended this week until August 31 while shippers gather facts and arguments in opposition to the increase.
 Railroads, recently valued by the commission at about $24,000,- 00O,000 are arguing that they are making barely more than two per cent on their property investment. Earnings have declined a billion dollars in the last decade, with the losses of traffic involved in the de- pression added to those caused by motor busses. automobiles, trucks, and pipelines. They express fears for railroad credit unless rates are increased.
 One witness testiged that on the basis of the first four months of this year, 20 out of 35 railroads soon would be in danger of having their bonds removed from the New York Legal Investment list due to inability to earn one and half times fixed charges.
 Shippers will present a case bas- ed on contentious that railroad rates constitute an additional charge on commodities. ruinous at this time. For instance in wheat. the farmer in effect must stand the freight.
 With Kansas wheat now bring ing about the price of three loaves of bread per bushel, Senator Hir- am Johnson, representatice, cali, asserts increased rates would be "calamitous" to western growers. He says they would add $22,000,- I$$$$ a year to the burden of Cali fornia fruit and vegetables, most of 1t going to three roads which he insists are in no distress-The Santa Fe, the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific.
 The third class directly interest ed in railroad labor. Of every dol lar the railroads take in. roughly 40 cents goes out In salaries and wages.
 Should the railroads be turned down, they may attempt to reduce wages. Railroads employ nearly 1,5OO,0 ,0OO men. The possibilities latent in wholesale pay cuts on such a huge industrial army en- gagged in a necessary service are sufficient to make the issue one of the most important now pending. 
 Movie fans of Taiwan, FormoSa,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21

Movie fans of Taiwan, Formosa. are demanding talkies in Japa- ncSe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
Treasure Hunt At
 Washington Park
150 Pennies to Be Distributed About Area - Child Finding Largest Number Receives Special Reward

The Cubs and Robins are sched- uied to play in the junior circuit to-day as are the Yankees and Browns in the Midget League. To- morrow a junior league game Is scheduled between the Cardinals and Reds and \ midget league en- counter between the Tigers and Collegians starting at 1 o'clock which will be followed by the Tigers and Collegians starting at 1 o'clock which will be followed by the Pirates -Triangles game at $ o'clock. Thursday the Giants meet the Braves and the White Sox play the Athletics; Friday the Cardinals oppose the Phillies and the Sena- tors face the Triangles while Sat- urday the Giants take on the Phil lies,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
RUGS AND MATS

RUGS AND MATS Oval Grass Rugs 77c size 4X7-at ......... Cocoa Door Mats 77. eacn Rug Cushions-9x12 co 77 sizc-at ........ ~Gsss Rag Rugs--Crowfoot border s. size a4xSo in 77c Congolcum Hall Runncr-24 inches 2 yds. 77r wide .....i..
 Wool Chenille Washable Rugs --reversible-size co " 27x54 inches .....
 Third Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
LAMP SHADES

Bridge-Floor-Table Lamp shades-odd lot--excellent val ues-many formerly priced at $1.95 and $2.95 77
 Third Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
DOMESTIC NEEDS

DOMESTIC NEEDS BIcachcd Shccts-Well known brand size 81x90-72x93-- 6ax99-rcg. $1.19-- 77~ at, each ............. BIcached Pillow Cascs-Same quality as ehects-sizes 42x36 --45xSs-res, 29c 4 for 77c at ..''....-
 Pcrcalc Pillow Cases -- Sizes 45x3G and 45x3S lz--reG. 49c at
 Block Plaid Sheet Blankcts--Size 72xS4--all colors-- "r reg. $l-at ........... Part Wool Bed Blankcts--satcen bound-size 66xS0--- CT " reg. $2.95-at ..... Patchwork Quilts-Full bed size -scalloped ends CT " reg. $2.b9-at .... UnbIcaChcd Muslin-36 inches wide-good quality-reg 12 2hc 8 sd'' 77c
 --Basement Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
TOILET ARTICLES

Johnson & JOhnsOn-s BabyTal-
 cum POwdcr-at =. C for 71c Jergcn's Violet Glyccrinc Soap
 15 cakes 77c ? Qt. "Moirc" Syringe and Hot
 Water BOttle-at ... TIC LacO CastiIe Soap. 6 for 77c ? PrOphylactic Tooth Brushes
 and Tubes Listcrine Tooth
 Pastc-at ........... 77c Pastel Enamel Boxes Bath Pow
 ucF .'''....'' ." Large Size IayOris or LysOl
 --ench .............. 71c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
GIRLS WEAR

GIRLS VOILE, DIMITY, SHANTUNG AND COTTON WASH DRESSES - Sleeve less-plain colors or prints sizes z to 12 years 77~ aL GIRLS WASH DRESSES - Voile, lawn and dimity-sizes to 12 years 2 for 77c at ...........
 GIRLS BIOUSES-Of voile and dimity--light colors- sizes S-10-12 years 77~ $1 quality--at .........
 Second Floor
 GROCERIES 3 lbs Howco Jewel Cofee-X ID Tea-1 Tin Hershcy's Chocolate Syrup 77o at .............. IDS Howco Royal Coffee and 1a ID Vanilla 77- Flavortng ...........
 Basement Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21

Absorbent Cotton .... 2 Tbs 71c Small Size Listcrine and Layoris 2-Dram Size Bottle Coty's or Houbigant's Perfumes. .77c Large Can Lesc0 Cleaner and One I.csco Rust Remover .... 77c f-Ycar Guarantee Heavy Rub bcr Syringe-red and pastel colors-or hot water bottle reg. $1-- 7z. dL
 2 Tubes Squibbs' Tooth Paste and n Prophylactic Tooth
 Main Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21

Witch Hazel (25c)--AKl Saf- cty Razor Blades, 10 (5Oc-- Williams Shaving Cream, 1 t33c)-Combination. 77c ($1.10 value) .....
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
MEMS WEAR

MEMS COLLAR ATTACHED SHIRTS-Also some neck
 bands - plain and fancy broadcloth-madras--- cham bray-etc. Not all sizes in
 each pattern. Good range of sizes in the entire as- 77r sortment-at ........ MEMS FANCY SOCKS-New seasons pat 3 prs 77c ternS-at ... MEMS SILK TIES-Variety of patterns and color combina- tions- ? for 77~ at ............ M MS ADO l. o T H SHORTS AND 3 for 77c SHIRTS coo. MEMS TTON COAT SWEATERS-Heather mix lures comfortable weight for this time of the year.
 sizes as to A. 2 for 77c aL ....... Main Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-19
THOMASTON

the Merchants Bureau and well known local merchant took a novel way to advertise his Christmas goods this season. Santa Claus ap- peared on Main street Friday aft ernoon with two great packs of toys on his back and met the chill dren just getting out of school and give them presents. Santa was a very popular fellow and the youngsters numbering over 100 fol- lowed him about town receiving the gifts which consisted of tin horns and other articles. A sign on his back directed the happy crowd to Blakeslee's store.
 Veterans To Meet Early
 The members of Alexander Gre gorek post, No. 572. V. F. w., will meet this evening at their club rooms at 6:30 o'clock instead of the regular hour of o'clock in order to enable those wishing to attend the mass meeting at Dan- bury a chance to do so. The speakers at the mass meeting will be Congressman Patman of Texas. Congressman Tierney of Connecti- cut and Secretary Vice-Command. er-in-Chief James E. Van Zandt of
 Pennsylvania.
 Briefs
 Daniel Curtiss, a student at Taft
 school fin Watertown is spending the Christmas vacation at his home on Union street. E. Al. Bavier has e meat market Installed in one side of his hard
 ware store on Main street. James T3lakeman is In with him on the new venture which opened fo busi- ness to-day.
 The manager of the Knights of Columbus boya' basketball team.
 Harry Lynch, has arranged for two
 benefit games nt the high school gym Monday evening. Tine boys will play tho Junior Republic and the sirls' club will play the Deaf and