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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
o,n MAIps, CONVENTION.

Several members Of Silver Lodge held
an old msIds' convention In Odd Fellows
Hall at Denmark, Monday evening, and
protested emphstically and tearfully nj
the unjust distribution OF husbands.
There were present about 100 symps-
thetic auditors (having paid their five
cents) who followed with rapt attention
the recitsl Of the trials and tribulstions
of the disappointed seekers OF husbands.
Miss Prudence Ketchum, president,
called the meeting to order and ordered
the roll call, all being present except the
treasurer. Reading the records OF last
meeting was In order, which records
were accepted. The report OF the treas
urer was next called for, but the treas
urer, Miss Maranda Pry, being detained
with call from man, the convention
waited until her appearance, which was
not long. The report being 10 order,
which contained many items essential 10
an old maids motion to lay the report and
face powder and kisses on the shelf, WAS
carried, all voting for and all voting
against the motion, the president de-
clsring It q vote. After . long discus
sion about man, two candidates applied
for membership, and were admitted.
After taking the solemn and binding
obligation on pair of gents suspenders,
Miss Frances Beauty Spot Temptation
Touch Me-Not and Miss Hannah Susan
nah Biggerstalf were Initiated.
Attention was then called to Prof.
Dunderbeck's wonderful michine for
transforming old maids into young and
beautiful maidens. After q long de-
bate 1t was voted to send for the pro-
lessor and test the powers Of his ma
chine. He came, he saw, he conquered
and performed mirscles-the old were
made young.
The following ladies took part In the
performance which was declared to b
the best ever presented to an audience
Prudence Kctchum. President,
Angelina Nicely. Secretary,
Miranda Pry. Treasurer, Miss Katie ingalls,
Priscilla Longfoos. Mrs. Ada swan
Matilda Peppergrass, Mrs. &. d. Wood
Mehitable Chatter. Mrs. z. X. belcher
Corttillia Green, Mrs. II. w. Merrill
Mrs. Adie Wentworth, Mrs. Ada Bailey, Mrs
| Mae Berry, Miss Molie Berry, Miss Susi
Rowe. Miss Dot Smith.
Prof. Dunderbeck distinguished him
self as ventriloquist. The selection
by Colby & Brsy's orchestra were fine
Singing by local talent. The whole wa
under the management OF Mr.. II. w
Merrill and his assistant, Mr.. 5. T
Jcwett.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
SOUTH RuMFoRp.

Born, March sd. TO the wife Of W. A.
wyman, . son. (Willsrd Elliott.)
W. Clark Ii visiting relatives 10
Turner.
Peter Thomas, who hes been doing
the chores at 3. X. Thurston's while
they are sick with the grippe, was sud-
denly taken himself and has gone to nis
sisters, Mrs. n. L. Wymsn's, to be
cared for.
Mrs. Amy Putnam and Infant son are
the Ruests Of Mrs. Clara Curtis.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
WHAT'S YOUR FACE WORTH

Sometimes fortune, but never, II you
have ssllow complexion, q jsundiced
look, moth patches and blotches on the
skin--sll signs OF Liver Trouble. But
DR.. Kings New Life Pills give Clear
Skin, Rosy Cheets, Rich COMPLEXION.
Only % cents at +. A. Shurtlef & Co. =
Drug Store
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
NORTH PARIS.

Mrs. Abby Lowe and c. Z. Stevens
sire both sick and not expected to re-
cover.
Mrs. Robbins and Mrs. Besse are both
confined to their beds with the grippe.
Mrs. Bosses sister from Portland Is
with them.
Dwight Stevens Of Norway has rented
the Geo. Chase farm on the Sumner road.
Mr.. Chase will work out.
Mr.. AcAlister has done work for c.
W. Chase and moved back TO Green
wood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
WElCHvlllE.

Mrs. Silas Jones returned. from Con-
necticut where she has been visiting her
daughter for several weeks.
Mr.. Milton Howard and son, Horace,
returned from New Hampshire Thurs
day.
The N. E. circle will meet at the home
of Mrs. o. B. Coy, Friday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the stock holders Of the
Peoples Water Company for the election Of
officers for the ensuing year will be held at the
Office Of the Treasurer IN south Paris, on Satur.
day, April 9Th, 1900. at 80 O'Clock r. Il.
GEORGE u. ATWOOD, Clerk and TreAs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
SINGLE COPIES.

single Copies Of the Democrat are four cents
each. They VIII be mailed on receipt Of price by
The publishers or for The convenience OF patrons
single copies Of each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County:
south Paris. SsurtevAnt's Drug store.
Sharten's Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes' DRUG Store.
stones Drug store.
Buckaeld. Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Fryeburx A. r. Lewis. insurance Once.
Paris Nh, Mrs. Harrow, Poet Once.
Rryant's Pood. II. J. Libby.
West Paris, samuel 7. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27

Ask for Aliens Foot-Eas 4 Powder
To shake into your shoes. IL rests the feet Cures
Corns. Bunions, swollen and Sweating feet. AZ
all druggists and shoe stores, sc. Sample FREE.
Address, Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy. MY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
COMING EVENTS.

March SO.-Parisian Quartet Ministries, South
Paris
March 3i.-Repabncan caucus. Paris.
April S-PomonA Grange, south Paris
April lO.-Seoond Congressional District Rep1o-
lean convention, Auburn.
April ll-Repubiczn state convention, Lewis
ton
April 0.-oxfort County Medical Association.
Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
PERSONAL.

Wellington Bird Of Bryant's Pond has
been appointed deputy shsrin, and has
qualified - such.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
MIDDLE NTERvALE.
EAs1 aROWNElElp.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Norton OF North
Conway, n. H.. spent few days recent
ly with Mr.. and Mrs. G.. c. Poore.
James X. Hill and John Danforth, Sc
lectmen, went to Westbrook last Satur-
day TO get Frank Bean and took him to
Augusta to the asylum for the Insane.
Mr.. Granville Cotton IL slowly i'm
proving from the fracture OF some OF his
ribs. although not as his friends wish.
Mr.. Asa W. Mansfield still Is In poor
health at his home on the Fryeburg road.
Mr.. Moses Adams IL In feeble health,
caused by a fractured hip received about
y year ago.
Mr.. james Harmon, the oldest man In
our village, can say more than many
Others, and that Ia he has made II his
home on one farm for So years. He WAS
born Oct. 10th, 1911, and moved to his
present home In 1914.
Mr.. Ausel Holway OF Skowhegan IL In
this locality endesvoring TO Institute
grange, but has met with very poor sue
cess.
Mr.. John NORWOOD, who has been
spending the winter with friends In Dex-
ter. has returned home.
Mr.. Chas. Z. Whitney, who has been
confined to his home for the past three
weeks. IL able to 20 out.
+. T.. Smith OF Sebago has been spend
ing few days with +. X. Bradbury and
wife.
Mrs. Joseph Clement Is confined TO her
home by sickness.
Simeon Eaton went with another car
load OF cattle to Brighton, Mass, Mon
day, the 26th.
Mrs. Vim. II. Stickney IL to publish
soon a neat little volume entitled,
..Sketches Of our town." Under the
different heads will be: the industries,
old and new, schools Of long ago, and
now, etc. A sketch Of the town Ia by
Hon. Ell b. Bean. Schools Of long ago
/ Is dictated BY Miss Patty Wentworth,
who Is blind. Schools Of to-day are
from the pen Of Mr.. Frank Marston,
Supt. of Schools. There Is also sketch
OF the different churches, the temper
ance societies, Odd Fellows, Mssons,
G. A. R., and the industries. Then there
will be q sketch of the different localities
about town and the names by which
they are known. The work will be u
SaIutUlc soutcuH, uot ouiy W Oe' so"bc
people, but to send to absent ones, a. IL
will be embellished with fine cuts. The
proceeds of sales are TO be given to the
different societies for public good.
Sheriff Shirley received word from
parties In this town that dogs were after
deer upon the Fryeburg road, and the
dogs were recognized. With Game
Warden Trip an investigation was made
and the deer was found dead. The
owners of the dogs were fined 945 and
the dogs are to be killed.
Clifford Poore Is very sick at the home
of his father on Spring Street with the
grippe.
Town Hall Was fairly filed last Satur.
day evening, to witness the drama,
"On the Brink" given by the young
people OF the village for the benefit Of
the schools of Districts No. and 2, the
proceeds to be used for the purchase Of a
set of encyclopedias for the schools.
The following Is the cast OF characters
Davtu Thaxter,- W. W. johnson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27

one fare for the round trip on the Grand
Trunk Portland aud RumfO0d Fails, and Maine
Central Railroads Tickets xood going % Lew
istOn Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10 and II
return Wednesday and Thursday, April ii and
T.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
PENSION MATTERS.

James Emerson, Fryeburg Centre,
has been granted an increase Of pension
from $40 TO Sl2.
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Saw Dentistry!

DEARBORN. the Great American
=. SAW TAMEB,
goes to WEST PARIS Mar. 76 for
the remainder of spring to cut over
and file saws.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27
NEW ApvkRTIskAESTs.

Ruohers.
Merritt WEIGH.
Psrlin's Prescription Pharmacy.
wm. c. Lesvitt
our Spring stock Of Wall Paper, &C.
Rex Porous Plaster.
Notice Of Intention
Notice OF Petition for Pardon.
Probate Notices
Appointment OF Executor.
Saw Dentistry.
Annual Meeting.
Blacksmith shop % Let
New stores
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27

Under this call the several towns and plants-
tions In Oxford County viii be entitled % the
number OF delegates given below;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27

Under the above call, the towns and pl.nts.
tons OF oxford County are respectively entitled
n she ~ delegates ytyeu below
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27

Mrs. J. B. Drake Is visiting relatives
In New York.
Miss Katherine Royal has returned 70
Pennington to attend the spring term OF
school.
II. u. Tuttle Of Auburn was In town
last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-27

Lewiston. Maine. March Is, Iso.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

Gains Made ny the Liberals and the
Conserxntivrs.

London. oct T. a. m.-The results Of
yesterday polling in the parliamentary
general elections were less striking than
those OF TUESDAY. The Conservative ma
iorltles eth show increases On numerous
contests bus in "A less marked degree. On
tho other hand the Liberals have gained
additional seats
on the whole. the indications this morn
ing arc that there will not be much
change IN the complexion ef the new Par
lament A. matters stand now. ont Of
the 81 candidate returned. the relative
strength Of parties Is as follows:
Mluisierial.sts. 2i2. Liberals including
labor members. a.: Nationalist. p.
Altogether the Liberals have gained ten
seats and che Conservatives seven only
one Conservative seat was gRined yes
ierday. but It was y very important vic
tory. In the nrightside division Of Shelf
field. an industrial constituency. the Lib
eral majority Of iss was converted into a
Conservative majority OF sst
Al Derby the Liberals had striking
success. recovering there the two seats
wrcsted. IN the general election Of 1886.
from Sir william Vernon Harcourt and
Sir Thomas Roe
In the Marthyr Tydvil district Of wales
Keir Hardie. the labor leader. won seat
from the Liberals
The Liberals retain their seats IN Dun
dee with Increased majoritics, showing
that Scotland has not been affected bS
the khaki boom.
Gilbert Parker che novelist has been
Elected at Gravcaend. securing unionist
ma jority Of T3s
John Kensit. the anti-rituaiirt crusader.
has hcen defeated az Brighton. although
he pollod 1898 votes in the interest OF his
propaganda.
al Newcastle. where Capt. Lamhton OF the
British cruiser Powerful. is Standing from
becoming known tonight n seems that
a cab horse boite'l and overturned aud
smashed one OF tho bsilotboxsn IN the
street
Large crowds awaited tho results IN
London last evening hut much less OK
element was displayed than on the even
ing before. To-day will prove decisive as
TO the ultimate result There were only
twenty-eight contests yesterday. but
eighty-eight have been fixed for Thurs
day. including thirty IN London alone.
The Primerose League has issued cir
cular 20 the effect that 80 s36 more mar
rlagcs occurred during the four years ~
Conservative administration than during
tho previous corresponding period OF LIB
efal rule.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
TAX COLLECTIONS SLOW.
waycross 60 Have n Prize Flight.
other New. Notes.


Waycross Ca. Oct 3-City Tax Collec-
tor J D. smith Is finding il rather an
uphill job to collect city taxes this year
Up 20 sept % the total amount received
by him was a little short Of 500. At that
time the collector usually has from tIOo
to $500. but the people are slow IN com
lng 10 time. The total amount 10 be col
lected n in the neighborhood OF saDO0.
A car vas broken open IN the Plant
system yards night before last and quite
a number OF articles. including three box
- Of whisky. we're taken. 50 Ear no clue
has been obtained a. 10 the robbers. but
IL r. supposed the robbery was commit
ted more 10 get the whisky than anything
else.
Local sports are IN their glory just now
KID Carver. 81 Cincinnati. who has been
trying TO Ret on "a boxing match IN Sa-
vannsh. has taken on Prof Pat Ryan. OF
New YORK. The two viii meet ia o ten
round contest Friday night Roth men
are well known IN the pugiiistic work..
ard a rattiiag good mill e. expected The
evening Will bo rcpetc with star attrac-
tions. as there will be four hvo-r0und
mills preceding the big event KID Carver
o. 4 well known Cincinnati pugihst. a ron
% tsliitf fsNIA James OF ANtH CITY lie
is shlfty on his feet ana uses both hands
freely. The bout viii b. worth seeing
b. ". Finley. son Of Postmaster Fin
ley Of Douglas has been appointed TO his
old position aH telegraph operator at
Cascade summit. Montana. on the Great
Northern Railroad when the war with
Spain broke out young Finley resigned
his position and volunteered. lie was as
signed 10 duty In the Asintic squadron.
and was Dewcys telegraph operator OF
the battle and during the siege Of Manila
when his time 81 enlistment expired Mr.
Finlay returned 10 this country 20 ac-
cept his Old position.
special meeting OF the city Council
was held last night to decide the question
~ granting a franchise 20 the Waycroas
and Suburban Railway Company. After
listening 90 arRumen.s for and, against
the enterprise. the company was given A
nfty-year Franchise. The comrauy Is com
posed 81 some OF our most prominent bus
mess men. the satiiia Manufacturing
Company being the principal stockholders.
The lire will extend 90 the fair grounds
and the satiila river. where a park viii
~ laid out
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
WRAPPED IN KERNELS.
blessings Bound tn in the Little
Particles of Grap--Nuts.

An empolyc IN the pension once at
Washington. ]. r weathers. says regard
ing food For thirty years have been a
brain worker. Originally I inherited a
good physical organism ana this reserve
OF NE force carried me through upwards
OF twenty years OF ambitious work as a
professional teacher.
Ten years ago turned from that vo-
cation 70 the present occupation. here
again. was mental work and sedentary
habits. which coupled with poorly selected
food. finally set up indigestion, constipa-
ton. liver trouble brain fag. and loss Of
mental power Nervousness marked me
for torture aud for years the Affections IN
creased spent hundreds OF dollars Ia
vain Efforts 20 ma a cure.
= Finally ! quit all drugs ana took up
Grape nuts which I had heard Of as a
food for the brain and nerve centres.
AFTER giving the food a fair trial, found
Il was not necessary 90 give up my occu-
nation. but ! have been able 20 keep right
along and do more work. while the re-
su, has been marvellous. Ny anxiety s.
gone work o. . pleasure and ! am new
man throughout. The wonderful biessings
wrapped up In the toothsome little keIne.s
OF Grapefruit can be extracted by any
one who wishes 20 repair the waste and
wear OF brain and nerve"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
ELLERSLIE'S CREW RESCUED.
DIsMANTIED AND Astrological
SHIP WAS ABANDONED.

she Encountered Succession at
Gale. which Developed Hurricane
Forc--sunerinEs OF the Men We're
Intense Through Lack OF Fresh
Mater-Icmorts Made Go Attract
Passing VcsscIs-Steam ship Amana
Took the Crew ON and Fired the
ship.
Boston. oct. 3-The British steamer
Amana. capt. Carr from samarang. Java.
via 81 Michacls. arrived this afternoon.
having on board the captain and thirteen
OF the crew Of the Liverpool ship Ellers-
lie. which was abandoned at sea. dis
masted and Water-losEed. Tho steamer
rescued tho men on Sept .. after they
had been buaetcd about by fearful seas
FOR ten days. Tho master Of the Eilcrslic
IS capt Llcwellyn Cook one member %
tho crew was los, overheard on sent Is.
The Ellerslie sailed from Pascagoula.
Miss. on Aug Is. for Liverpool She was
a three -masted wooden ship OF 1886 tons.
Capt Cook states that the Ellersiie ssil-
ID Aug Is, with nearly n million feet OF
pine lumber Tor Liverpool and had light
winds until sept 8. after which "a succes-
sion OF gales was encountered. developing
on the 18th into perfect hurricane. Dur
ms the next few days the wind blew al
the rate OF eighty miles an hour at times
the vessel ROLLINS and pitching in terri
bic manner The men were forced TO the
forccastlo head to prevent being carried
overheard.
The suneriugs OF the men became in
tense through lack Of fresh water. the
supply having become exhausted. After
the mars went by the hoard. the vessel was
relieved somewhat ami the gale moderated
soon afterwards. The crew set 20 work
clearing away the mass 81 wreckage from
the deck IN order 20 secure donkey boiler
with which 60 condenHe the salt water
About eight gallons Of sea water were
thus condensed and the crew were given
small drinks diluted with hme tuice
During all these days the vessel was be-
Ing made the toy OF the waves. the crew
endeavoring by means OF signals TO at
/ tract the attention OF passing vessels.
/ Three or four steamers passed within
sight OF the shpwrecked men. but appar-
I entity did not see their signals Of distress.
az least they paid no attention to them.
Finally on the 3ith al 9. m capt
Cook saw a faint streak OF smoke far
away 10 the eastward. and all hands
eagerly watched tho volume grow in size
/ until faint outlines % = steamer were
I finally made out on the horizon. Tire
/ stump OF the mainmast was now utilized
| for distress flags, and not only the British
/ jack, but "a bunch OF the international
code signals was nailed 10 IL TO attract the
attention Of thu oncoming steamer. The
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

Vice President-Myron T Herrick OF
Cleveland
There will be a hght for the presidency
made on the floor In behalf Of J. G. For
gan OF Chicago.
". l.. Mayer, Of Butte. Mont Kenneth
Clark or ST.. Paul MINI. James IT, VII
lock 81 Pittsburg. s. A. Morrison 81 In
dianapous William I'm OF Richmond
have been selected for the executive
board. They will name the secretary and
treasurer.
The trust company section % the asso-
citation met separately from the general
body this morning. seventy-dve members.
representing every state in the Union, be-
ing present. The association was well
coined 10 the cisy by John SHELTON Will
Jams president Of the Richmond Trust
and Safe Deposit Company. who was fol-
lowed by William G. Mather OF Cleveland,
O.. chairman OF the section. ia response.
A paper on The Duties and Liabilities
Of Trust Companies Acting a. Transfer
Agents and Registrars" was read by
Harry BOwden vice president OF tho
MARYLAND Trust Company % Baltimore.
The Proper Conservative Attitude q
Trust Companies toward Corporate Enter
prises" was treated IN a paper hy John
r Borne. president OF the Colonial Trust
Company OF New York city.
The subject "NecessitV of Trust Com
pany Onicers Having Legal E,ducauon.'
hy Harry Russell. counsel for Unicn Trust
company. Detroit. was the address Of the
day.
The Advantages o. Operating safe De
posit Vaults In Connection With the
Trust Company" was treated By William
A. Carr. treasurer OF the Union Trust
Company. Pittsburg. Pa.
paper on Trust COMPANY Advertis-
ing was read by Mr.. Richard l..
Cramptou. o. the Northern Trust COM
many ChlrauQ
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
ANNA ~. HAvEMErER's SUIT.
Pressing Her Claim for Part Of the
MIIIIonnire'~ Estate.

Pressing Her Claim for Part OF che
MIIIIonnire'~ Estate.
New York oct s.-The suit brought by
Anna NJ Havemoyer. nee Anna NJ.
Wright. who says she g. the widow Of
the late Thomas J Havemeyer tho su-
gar king. 20 recover the amount Of her
dover right in his estate. was called up
again IN the Supreme Court to-day. and
a motion was made by her counsel 20 have
the case placed on she preferred calcn-
dar before Justice McAdam and jury.
The motion was denied by Justice Nc
Adam on technical grounds, with leave
to renew
The plaintiff claims her acquaintance
with Mr.. Havemeker began when both
were children. and that after he finished
his education in Germany. they entered
into "a common law marriage Ia 1884, and
while he was known to his friends as a
bachelor. he supported her and kept up
her home.
In opposition to the motion TO hasten
the trial Of the action. counsel for the de-
fondants filed an aftidavit made by Henry
o Havemeyer IN which he stated that
for many years before the death Of his
brother he was aware Of the relations eN-
isting between him and the plaintiff. who
was his mistress. She never. until after
his death, claimed TO be his wife.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
GOULD INTERESTS WON OUT.
Elected Their Men In the ~. Louis
South,N estern Directory.


Southw estern Directory.
81. Louis. oct. S.-The annual meeting
OF stockholders Of the St Louis SOUTH
western CT Cotton Belt route was held
yesterday az headquarters IN the E1uita-
bic building President Edwin Gould call
Cd IL 20 order. the principal business be-
Ing the election ~ three directors.
AS already announced night was 10
be expected on the part OF The minority
stockholders who protested against a new
by-lsw passed az the meeting last year
They claimed that no specific notice had
been given IA advance OF that meeting
Of the intention % vote on a change In
the bylaws and that therefore the ac-
ton taken was contrary 20 Missouri laws
under which the company Is incorporated.
The new bylaw calls for an election OF
only three directors each year instead
~ e'ectiug the entire board ~ nine This
the minority forces claim. destroys the
cumulative feature of voting. which -
recognized BY the laws ~ Missouri
Both parties held lnrge bundles OF PROV
ies and the entire morning session was
consumed IN examining them. They were
carefully scriunized by the officials and
attorneys OF both interests. The following
shares 81 stock were then declared to be
represented az the meeting: In person,
ls.7l6ia shares. by proxy. 3A. T2ia. total.
- so shares out OF Si5o0O shares out
standing Teiers were appointed and at
The afternoon meeting declared the roll
lowing TO h. the new board Of dire tors
for the following year:
Edwin Gould. New York. r. ~. Britt9n.
ST Louis; W. Il. PiNce. New YORK. ".
H. Taylor. New York r. NJ Galloway,
New York. Thomas r. Eckert. New York
Albert Loeb. New York. Murray Carlton.
81 Louis. 4. L. Woln St Louis
This means that the Gould interests
succeeded la electing their men as the
board IA exactly the same as last year.