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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
BIG COUNCIL FOR RED MEN.
Special Day Set Apart at Pan-Ameri
can Exposition.

Buffalo, n. Y, Aug. 12-The great
sun council fire of the Improved Or
der of Red Men of New York state will
be kindled at Buffalo tomorrow and
continue to burn for four days. The
fire will be banked during the 18th.
when the Red Men will be at the Pan,
American exposition, that day having
been set apart and designated as Red
Mems day by the management. This
will probably be the largest attended
council ever held in New York state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
SHOW PARADE PARTS A FAMILY.
Woman Saw Parade Against orders
and is Now "SpouseIess."

Waterloo, Aug. 12-(SpeciaD- D-Louis
L. Wheeler, who was proprietor of a
restaurant in this city and also at Ced-
ar River park, has skipped the country
for parts unknown. He had quarrel
with his wife and servants because
they wanted to go to town to see a
show parade. He told them they
would find the place locked up on their
return and they did. He took a row
boat and shotgun and about $50 in
money. His accounts were in good
shape.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
SILVER MUST BE DROPPED.
Vest Says 1t Would Be Suicidal to Use
Ieeba 1oOd

Sweet Springs. Mo-, Aug. -Sena.
tor George G. Vest, in an interview,
said that the principal planks of the
democratic platform of 1904 should
be:
Il. A declaration for graduated
income tax.
SO, An unrelenting opposition to
trusts.
SO. A declaration against imperial
ism and the colonial system.
''It would be suicidal" said the sem
ator. "to thrust the silver issue for
ward again.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
MANY MILLS ARE WORKING,
NOTWITHSTANDINl:lG, I, STRIKE
ATTfSs, BY PIcKETs.
Non-Unio hinist is Badly Beaten
s nicaao Strikers.

Chics g g.12-Two non-union ma
chinist 8 n the plant of Fraser &
Chair .S ere attacked on their way
to NJ rly yesterday morning by a
GRO pickets supposed to be strik-
ing ~ inists, and one of them was
badly beaten in a fierce running fight
The other managed to escape by his
fieetness of foot and with the help OF
the police and watchmen on guard
gained place of safety within the
high board enclosure surrounding the
shops. 1t was the first violent demon
stration against the importation OF
Workmen by the AllisChalmers com
pany to break the strike of the mold
ers and machinists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
MAY HAVE sUIcIDED.
Feared That Sioux City Man Has TAX
en- His Life.

Sioux City. Aug. 1O.-When Lars G..
Lundberg, the missing proprietor of
the Sioux City feed mill, left the
mill for the last time last Friday, he
took his revolver. Since that time
nothing has been heard from him,
which adds strength to the belief that
he has gone to some out-of-the-way
place and taken his life.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
WORKS IN CHAIN GANG.
Divine Who Deserted His Wife for An
other Woman Paws Penalty.

Jeffersonville, Ind. Aug. 12.-The
Rev. s. Abbott, Methodist minister is
at work with the city chain gang cut
ting weeds and cleaning streets. He
was charged with having deserted his
wife for another woman and was fined
S25 and given ten days in the county
Jail. AS he has no money, he will
have to work out the forty-five days
on the street
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST FINED.

Failed to Report a Case of Scarlet
Fever.
Spokane, Wash, Aug. 12.-After a
trial lasting over two days, Mrs. J. G.
Davis, Christian Sciehce healer. was
found guilty of failure to report case
of scarlet fever as required by law and
was given the minimum fine of SIS and
costs. Christian Scientists declare
they will carry the case to the highest
court in the state rather than accept
the decision.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
BIG GOLD BRICK is MISSING.
Metal Worth $4,000 From Alaska
Fails to Reach consignee.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. pa telegram
received by Captain James Carroll
from the Apollo Mining company of
San Francisco states that gold brick
valued at $4,000, which was shipped
from Unga, Alaska, via the steamer
Newport about July 20. has not arrived
in that city. The treasure should have
arrived in San Francisco several days
ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
YOUNG HYDE IN TROUBLE.
Charged With Cutting an Iowa Central
Brakeman,

Grinnell, Aug. IA colored man
named Hyde, who claims to be the son
of R. N. Hyde, of Des Moines, of H.
and H. soap fame. was hound over to
the grand jury for sssaulting Brake
man Nicholas of the Iowa Central, at
Oak Grove. The brakeman was look
ing for hot box when Hyde jumped
out upon him with razor. Nicholas
was badly cut. and the extent OF his in
iuries is not yet known.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
Louisiana Exposition Com
pany Bests It's Enemies.
INJUNCTION is REFUSED
Court Says That the Worlds Fair in
1908 May Be Held on the Sits Sc
lected for 1t Near St. Louis BY Its
Promoters.

st. Louis, Aug. 12.-Judge Zachritz,
in the circuit court today refused to
grant an injunction restraining the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition COM
pany from using rorest Park as site
for the Worlds Fair to be held in st.
Louis in 1903.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
BRINGS SULTAN TO TIME /
hErenchman, Is Firn With Mily TURK
/ and Gets Concessions.

Constantinople, Aug. 12.-As a re-
suit of the firm attitude adopted by
French Embassador Constans in an
audience with the Sultan Friday, the
situation in relation to French claims
is clearing. 1t is practically settled
the Quay company shall enjoy the
rights under the concession as de-
manded by France.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
WE ENTER THE BREACH.
Will Represent Colombia in Venezuela
in Case Minister Leaves.

Washington, Aug. 12.-American
Charge Affairs Russell, of Caracas,
Venezuela, has been authorized by the
state department to use his good of
fees as a representative of Colombia
in case the Colombian minister should
withdraw from Venezuela. This is in
response to Russell's request for in
structionS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
CIGARETTE DEALERS BARRED.
Dowie's Venom Turned on Baptists
and Politicians.

Chicago. Aug. 12.-The Baptist
church received berating yesterday
morning at the hands of "Elijah"
Dowie. who spoke at the Englewood
Temple. The general overseer also
let down the flood gates of his scorn
on the election system of the coun-
try and declared that a dealer in ciga-
rettes had no possible. chance of see
ing heaven.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
PROPOSED NEW BISHOP.
.Iowans Want Father cleary, of Mime
apoIis Appointed.

Sioux City, Aug. 12.-The priests of
northwestern Iowa are circulating a
petition for signatures among them
asking for the appointment of Father
Cleary. of Minneapolis, to the position
of a bishop of the proposed new see to
be established in this city after the di-
vision of the archdiocese of Dubuque.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
coNslplNEs ARE ARRAlGNEp.
Accused of Killing Chief of Police
Plead Not Guilty.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 12.-John and
Tom Considine. charged with the mur.
der of Chief of Police Merideth, were
arraigned before Judge Emery of the
superior court Both pleaded not. gull.
ty and the trial was set for Sept. is.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
FOUNDRY BURNED AT JOLIET.
Property of Humphrey G. Sons Suffers
a LOSS of $2n.nnn.

Joliet, H., Aug 12.-Humphrey C
Sons foundry was burned last night.
involving loss of $4,000. The pat
tern-shop, with patterns valued at $780,
900, was saved after hard fight Loss
covered by insurance
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
AFRAID OF PAT sHEEDYs LUCK.
No Gambling House in Saratoga Will
Take His Money.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 12.-Pat
Sheedy, the famous sport and high
roller gambler cannot put down a bet
in Saratoga. The proprietors Of all
the clubhouses have refused to sell
even SIS stack of whites. The deal
ers are under orders not to turn card
for him. 1t is said they are afraid of
his luck.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
DoLDs TO REBUILD in WICHITA.
Decided on at Meeting of Directors
in Buffalo.

Wichita, Kas., Aug. 12.-Word has
been received here that the directors
of the Dold Packing company. in ses-
sion in Buffalo, have decided to re-
build their Wichita plant, recently de-
stroyed by fire. The citizens have
raised bonus of $15OOOO as an in
ducement. The news that Dold would
rebuild was announced by the blowing
of whistles and the ringing of bells.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
EXCITED TRADING IN
GRAIN ON THE BOARD
DEPEw TIRED OF cANARDs.
United States Senator Says He Quits
the interviewing Business.

London. Aug 12.-'I am going to re-
tire from the interviewing business
permanently" said United States Sen
ator Chauncey NJ. Depew. Il have
served my full term and have general
ly enjoyed it, but there have been so
many fictitious and erroneous reports
of my sayings and speeches since
arrived in Europe this summer that
| have concluded to give up the job.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
WILL SEEK TO BE GOVERNOR.
aamabeI Bradford Is Candidate In
state Of Massachusetts.

Boston, Mass, Aug 2.-Gamabel
Bradford admits that he would seek
the democratic nomination for COVER
nor of Massachusetts, and was willing
to sacrifice himself upon the political
altar. The time has come when can.
didates are scarce, and Mr.. Bradford's
volunteering has been quite opportune.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13


p the tth pt oug t OF d he
n
the gt surprise o he t.
W ce liant a @ % the
mi p an n the m is n ma m nj
SOM ~ lie
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
CHILDREN KILLED BY SNAKE.
Reptile Stings Two-lnfant Drowned
During the Excitement.

Van Buren, Ark. Aug. 1.-TWO
small children of James Malone were
attacked by rattlesnake and killed
here. The mother left an infant near
a creek and rushed to the relief of the
other children. The baby fell into the
water and was drowned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
BRAKEMAN CRUSHED.
Railroad Furnishes Special Train fol
Relatives to Reach Bedside.

Belvidere, H., Aug. 2.-Lyte Chap
man, a brakeman, whose home is in
Clinton, Iowa, was caught between a
Chicago and Northwestern train and
the depot platform at Union yesterday
and perhaps fatally crushed. The
railroad company furnished special
train to convey the injured mans rela-
tives to his bedside. There is a
chance that Chapman may recover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
AUTO is BLOWN TO PIECES.
Couple in LocomobiIe Has Narrow Es
cape on Broadway.

OaPS UT DIoauWay'
New York, Aug. l2--The gasoline
tank of locomobile exploded and the
machine took fire in front of the Hotel
Empire at Broadway and ,Sixty-second
street yesterday afternoon and was de
molished. A man who gave his name
as Edward Loomis had hired the We
hicle and was accompanied by sty,
lishly dressed woman. Both alighted
just prior to the explosion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
JEALOUSY LEADS TO MURDER.
A PIasterer Kills His Wife and a
Cripple.

Baltimore, Aug. 12.-Joseph l. Ad-
ans, a plasterer. shot and instantly
killed his wife and cripple named
Charles Houck this morning. Adams
jealousy of Houck caused the shoot
ing. The Adams couple have four
children.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
FIRE AT ST. LOUIS.
Sash and Door Company Burned Out
Loss $50 1000.

st. Louis, Aug. 1.-TWO large build
ings owned by the Hafner-Lotham
Manufacturing company, consisting of
planning mill and sash and door factory,
burned here, entailing loss estimat-
ed at $15O,O00 Three freight cars on
the M, K. & T. railway tracks We're de.
stroyed and dozen others scorched
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
TRY TO CORNER APPLE CROP.
Agents Of Armour Company Said to
Be at Work.

St Louis. Mo-, Aug. PA gigantic
combine is trying to corner Missouris
big red apples. st. Louis commission
men are going to fight the syndicate
and st. Louis will be the hattie ground.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
VESSELS NOT SHOT.
Kitchener Says Boer Has Been Re.
leased and Is Alive.

London, Aug. 12.-Lord Kitchener
cables a confirmation of the reported
release of Peace Envoy Vessels, vino
was reported tofhaye been shot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
MISSOURI "JolNT" SMASHED.
Thirty Women Play Havoc With sa
loon at Mendoza.

'Unionville, Mo-, Aug. 12.-At Men
dota, town of 1000 people on the
Iowa state line. thirty women Nation
lied" a joint run by John Murray. The
women emptied all the liquor found in
the place into the gutter and demolish-
ed the fixtures. Much excitement was
caused by the raid.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
COOKS ON STRIKE.
Royalty About Reduced to Cooking Its
Own Meals.

Madrid, Aug. 12.-The general feel
ing of discomfort prevailing here has
reached the royal kitchen. The prin-
cipal chef and Ave cooks at the Kings
palace have gone on strike.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
RULE DOMINICAN SISTERS.
Mother Emily Reelected Superior by
Unanimous Vote.

Dubuque. Aug. 12-At the close of
the general assembly of the Dominican
Sisters at the mother house at Sin
sinawa, Wis, Mother Emily was re-
elected superior by unanimous vote.
The assembly meets every six years
and this time the presiding officer was
Archbishop Katzer of Milwaukee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
RETURN SICK FROM MANILA.
Transport Sumner Arrives With 18'
convaIescent Soldiers.

San Francisco, CAL, Aug. 12.-The
transport Sumner arrived from Manila
yesterday with 1870 convalescent sol
diers. There We're two deaths on the
voyage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
A. T. sALLANTlNE DEAD.
Invented Ice.Makins Machine and o
Well Device.

Cleveland, Ohio. Aug. 12-Alexan.
der Thomas Ballantine, the inventor
of the ice-making machine and the
method of increasing the flow of oil
wells by exploding torpedos in their
depths, died here at the age of Sc
years. =.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
ANADARKo GROWING FAST.
'Townsite Rapidly Changing From
Cornfield to City.

Anadarko, o. T., Aug. 12.-The
townsite of Anadarko is rapidly being
transformed from cornfield TO city.
There are at least fifty buildings in
process of construction. many of them
nearing completion. Eighty-nine lots
brought an average price of 1927. Tie
highest price paid was $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
cUMMINs ROBBED.

Iowa Republican Candidate for Gov.
ernor Loses Shirtwaists.
Des Moines, Aug. IA few nights
ago the residence of A. B. Cummins,
republican candidate for governor, was
entered by thieves and six shirtwaists
and fourteen cents in change taken.
No report was made of the occurrence
to the police until SATURDAY
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
FATHER HELD FOR MURDER.
Arrested to Answer for Crime Boy
Saw Committed.

Washington, Ind, Aug. 12.-Frank
Purcell, accused by his 14-year-old son
of killing his wife on the night of their
daughters marriage. was arrested by
Sheriff McCord. He is now in Jail,
but refuses to make any statement
other than general denial.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
WILL NOT STRIKE.
Chicago Members of AmaIgamated AS
sociation Will Stick.

Chicago. Aug. 12-By an overwhelm-
ing majority the members of the Anal
gamated Association of Steel Workers
in South Chicago decided yesterday to
live up to their agreement with the Illi-
nois Steel company, and ignore the
mandate of President Shaffer to go out
on general strike.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
DIES IN EXPLOSION.
Bomb Thrower is Victim Of His Own
Malice

Chicago, Aug. IA dynamite bomb
exploded in the rear of George Little's
saloon, No. 433 Clark street, last night,
wrecked the place, killed the unknown
man supposed to have thrown the
bomb, and injured Ruby Fox and Geo.
Mcconnell. Many others We're slight
Ily hurt
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-13
PRUNEs HAVE GONE UP.
Cured Fruit Association Advances the
Price One.Fourth Cent.

San Jose. Cal, Aug. 12.--The direct
ors of the California Cured Fruit Asso-
citation have placed prunes on the
market, put at an advance of a cent,
making the basis price 3A cents.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-04-12
SHELTER TRUST IN
INTEREST OF MINERS

Washington, April 11.-Elverton b.
broker, who has been largely engaged
in recent years in financing industrial
combinations, was this afternoon a
witness before the industrial commits
sion Among the companies he has
financed is the American Smelling &
refining company. Mr.. Chapman said
mat this company had issued S27. 400 =
600 of preferred stock, and the same
amount of common stock, the vendor
companies receiving cash or preferred
stock at Par aud 40 per cent of
the company stock the remaining 80
per cent going to pay the expenses of
the negotiations incidental to the or
ganlzatlon. The preferred stock rep-
resented the actual value of the prop
ertleS secured and the common stock
the good will. The working capital of
the consolidation, which has been sub
scrlbed and paid in, was SG5CO.0CO
The consoiida ton had been effected
10 reduce expenses and eliminate COM
petition. IT was cal ula ed he said.
that over $4,000, 600 would be saved an
nuaIIy on freight CT a rges alone He
mad heard of no complaint on tn part
OF the miners concerning the combine
ton, and was inclined to believe the
snelter combination was in the inter-
est or the miners lie said the c mbin-
atlon includes all of the smelters of
the country except the Guggt nhein
concerns, and he admitted that if these
latter conc ems had been taken in as
Was proposed, q monopoly would have
been secured. Seven per cent 1Jivilen6
had been paid upon the preferre5 stock
me net earnings last year we-e about
81, 500 coo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-04-12
NAMED BY PRESIDENT.
Major Grant and DR.. Penrose Are
Mentioned Again.

Washington, April 1.-THE president
today made the following appoint
ments:
State-Robert p. Skinner of Ohio to
bs consul general of the United States
at Marseilles, France; Oliver d. j.
Hughes of Connecticut to be consul
general of the United States at Co
burg, Germany, and Francis B. GresS-
ner of Ohio to be consul of the United
States at Zittau, Germany.
Treasury-Jsa J. Mills to be collec-
tor of internal revenue for the Eighth
district of Illinois.
War-United States army. to be cap
tains of infantry: Albert S. BrOOkes,
Thomas F. Dwyer, Fine W. Smith.
To be paymaster with rank of cap
tain-Herbert NJ. Lord.
To be quartermasters. with rank of
captain-Robert L. Brown, Frederick
w. Cole, Frank 4. Grant, George L
Goodale, George H. PenrOse, Robert II
ROlfe.
To be commissary, with rank of cap
tain-Hugh J. Gallagher William r.
Grove, James A. Logan, jr.
Volunteer army-To be surgeons,
with rank of major: James d Glen
nan. Charles F. Mason, OGDEN Raffer-
~. Thomas u. Raymond. To be assis-
tart surgeons, with rank Of "a tain:
William o. Cutliffe, George 3. Lawra-
son.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-04-12
MEETING OF PARENTS.
Judge King Endorses School Board
Proposition.

TaggarrS hall was we'll filled last even
Ing by patrons Of the Wasatch school,
who convened TO discuss the school cleo
tion. Ths meeting had been called by a
committee composed OF the leading men
and women OF The Fourth precinct. James
Maxwell served temporary chairman,
after which Fisher harris was Gnani-
u1Ous!V elected pc maff- mt chairman. Ir-n-
Ctpa Cross was chosen SeCfetary. and
the chair called upon INN to state The OBJ
Ject OF the meeting. alter which the dis
cussion was thrown open TO those pres
ent.
Congressman King made an eloquent
and effective plea. Tor the continuance of
the schools during the presens year, and
lower her present high standard OF edGca-
tiOnal work st the conclusion of his
speech he submitted the fo4iOw4nS motion:
That tfS proposition to obtain FUNDS To
carry ON the schools Tor the current year
be heartily endorsed by this convention,
and that 1t be the sense or this meeting
that every legitimate means be used to
secure favorable vote on Tuesday, April
16."
The motion was unanimously carried.
after remarks by Mrs C0wan, Mr.. W. +
Smith and Mr.. Maxwell.
4 committee of nine with power to act.
was chosen. as follows: James Maxwell
Mrs. j. d kenwOI thy, Judge W. II. King,
Mrs. Maggie Taggart, W. r. Smith. Mrs.
p NJ. Miner. Mr. Homer HOdson, Mrs.
john Z. Cowan and Charles Crane.
The qualifications OF voters were then
explained, after WHICH the meeting az
JOurned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-04-12
ARRANGE FOR MATCH.
Meeting of Yale and Harvard and
Oxford and Cambridge.

London, April 1.-THE repiy of OK
ford and Cambridge to the challenge
OF Harvard and Yale for a seriss of
track games this summer agrees that
New York should be the place of meet
ing and that the programme should be
the same as in 1899, except that the
three-mile run is changed into a two
mile run. Only those eligible to enter
the intercollegiate sports of 1901 are
to be eligible to take part III this con-
test. But the English at Ietes have re
jected the proposal to incre ase the pro-
gramme from nine to eleven points
Regarding the date. the feply saws
that a date at the end of July is just
possible, but is very difficult Jnly i
is impossible, owing to the proximity
to the end of the term, the inter-uri
versity cricket match and the Henley
regatta. A fun team, therefore. could
not poss bly, leave until after july
1t is hoped on this account, and also on
account Of the extreme heat in New
York during the month OF July that a
date at the end of September will be
acceptable TO Harvard and Yale