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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
OATS SELL
At 65 CENTS.
Terror Of a Corner Fills the
Hearts Of the
Bears.
The Price Runs Up 8 Cents
To-day Mayor Pat
tens Coup.

T Chicago, July 19.-In an excited session
on the board of trade to-day oats sold at
Csc. the highest price since 1874 The
cause of this rocket flight, gain of 15c
in three days, and of TIC to-day, was the
fear Of shorts in July options. Back Of
this cause lay that of oatfelds yellow for
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
BODY IN THE RIVER

Mrs. Lewis Grant Committed suictde
While Insane.
Special to The Journal
s lie sueur, MINI, July 19.-The body Of
Mrs Lewis Grant, who disappeared a week
ago, was found to-day in the river one-half
mile this side Of Henderson. It is believed
she committed suicide while demented She
suffered from dementia eight years ago, and
recently had second attack. She left seven
children, the youngest 5-months s-old babe.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
A BROKEN SHAFT.

Halifax, N. S., July 1s.-The American
line steamer Belgenland from Philadel-
phia for Queenstown and Liverpool was
towed into thfs harbor, to-day by the
British steamer Scholar: The Belgen-
lands shaft is broken. All on board are
we'll. The Scholar was bound from Gal
weston for Liverpool when she picked up
the Belgenland. T.. = .5.a.r . e,.. r.. ,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
GREAT. CORN CROP

Break the Record. =
Chicago, July 19.-Paul Morton, first
vice president Of the Santa Fe road, pre-
diets bumper crop of corn for the coun-
try this season. He estimates the total
crop at 2,5O0,000,000 bushels, and de-
clares that the railroads of the west will
have all they can do to take care Of the
increasing traffic that will result. Mr..
Morton says that the high water mark
of 1900, 100000 bushels Of corn for crop
will be exceeded by at least 100000 600
bushels this fall. - - =. ....- ...'
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
= Mid BATHs FOR HANNA.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 19.-The an
nouncement was made here to-day that
Senator Mark Hanna, before entering
upon his speaking tour in Indiana will
take course Of mud baths in Fountain
county for rheumatism, from which he is
said to be frequent sufferer.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
p. TIED RoPE'To HIS BODY

jackson, Mimi, Boy Dragged to
+. Death by Bull.
Special to The Journal r
jackson, Mimi, July 19.-Raymond, the
15-year-old son Of Ed Stone, while lead
ing young bull yesterday, tied the rope
around his body, and was dragged through
the woods by the animal. The boy was
missed and found dead with his skull
broken .;E{> .@-4, SSE55
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

New York--Louis, the 14-year-old son OF
Arnold Woolford, a theatrical manager Of
Chicago, disappeared with $125, and his friends
Fear foul play.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
HIS ADV ICE
IS TAKEN En-
.-~Ez .'-.s-.a- l.. .-E HIN I'm hNAE
The Miners Convention
Adopts President Mitch
ellis Plan.
All Danger of a Sympathetic
Strike Is Now -.
Past. -

Indianapolis, July 19.-The miners con-
vention to-day adopted President Mitch
ellis recommendations with but few
notifications. -.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

miners convention met this morning it
was evident that any probability Of a
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

the union. and with this amount the miners
are confident they can win the anthracite
strike. .H.. -5- .~t:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
Magnificent Spectacle OF
Beauty and Color About
the Ring Side.
FIVE THOUSAND THERE.
knators Daniel and Martin con.pi-
cuou. Figures DR.. Hawthorne
and Tudor Among the Clergy.
Bcaut. in the Boxes.

Beneath the white glare of many arc
usats and the yellow CLINT Of innumer-
sbis incandescent bulbs strung in grace
lu- trailing festoons across the dome of
tho coliseum. while thousands Of magnifi-
Gently gowned and hejeweled women. and
neii-k;1own men from all parts OF this
nd other States. looked down from the
boxed and the reserved tiers to the strains
.f an inspiring march and amid salvos of
sppIause the five superb horses drawing
,8c,orias swept into the brown tanbarS
arena and vhiriled gracefully around it.
thus auspiciousy opening the second an
rual exhibition of the Richmond Horse
Show Association.
i; was q magnificent spectacle. The
dark ba ckground OF the ring on which
he myriad lights were focused was very
Elective in showing TO advantage to the
spectators the graceful harness horses as
they swept hither and yon. each being
warmly chcercd by its admirers A mur-
mum Of admiration swept over tie vast
throng. rising tier on tier from the ring
side to the caves of the great building. IL
he south end. the band-Iardelia s-wa.s
stationed and filled in the pauses and en-
,re-acJes with music that held the spec
tators unconsciouslY in its subtle spell.
To the right and left Of the rear end Of
he building. the horses made their entry
snd exit while at the opposite end streams
Of people poured in long after the open
ing class had been shown. Many were
late. a large proportion Of the crowd ar
irving as the evening programme had be-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
LADIES HOPPING MAD.
Aristoeratic English Danes in.
an Unnecessary Wrangle.
Fell Out at Meeting.

LONDON, October 14:-Internal strife
tc Lord Rosebery of Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerman. eliminated in disorderly
scenes ard striking vituperation at a
meeting yesterday of the Scottish .No-
mems Liberal Federation. composed of
the wives of members of Parliament and
specially gathered to receive the resigna-
ton of the president. Lady Helen Munro
Ferguson, the late Lord Dufferin's daugh-
ter. She, it appears after the Fedora
ton had passed motion pledsing con-
fidence in the liberal leader in the House
of Commons. Campbell-Bannerman. had
sent out circulars of Lord Eosebery's
Liberal League with the view. so it was
alleged. OF turning the Federation into
an instrument of the former Premier.
In spite Of resolutions to the contrary,
Lady Helen persisted in staying in the
chair while the discussion Of her conduct
was going on. She hotly declared the
Fedora sion showed the most indecent
haste in desiring to get rid of her, adj
ding:
Il am in the chair. and in the chair
I will remain
The wife of another member of Parlia-
mens declared that the executive COM
rnittee had deliberately tampered with
Lady Helen's circular by issuing it with
underlined sentences which were not
marked by the president. This statement
was greeted by a chorus Of Kisses from
the Scotch women assembled. Then the
delegat IS stood up and shouted and wild
confusion prevailed while the tellers for
the vote on the presidents resignation
were appointed. Lady Helen, referring to
one of the ladies chosen, said:
"She could surely be trusted" whereupon
all the other tellers, believing their honor
to be impugned, refused to act Ultimate
1y ballot vote was taken and after the
uproar had died down it was found that
Lady HeIen's resignation had been ac-
cepted by 13S to G3 votes.
The Countess of Aberdeen was then
elected president.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
GENERAL,

Indications that the coal-miners will
not accept the opera tors counter propo-
siton-Wan Street stimulated to a vio-
fsnt state Of activity by the hopeful out
look in the strike STANDARDIZATION
n the Pious Fund case favorable to the
United States-A son of ex-Mayor
Schroeder. Of Brooklyn. m / 8
suicide-Contempla change in the
route of the Atlanta, Knoxville and
Northern railroad-Tire steamer c. B..
Lockwood founders and goes down near
Ashtabula, O.-The Church Congress
discusses the stage-Postnaster-G Gene
raj Payne says that the President will
probably recommend in his next message
The appointment of a permanent tariff
commission
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
A VICTIM OF REMORsE
HE KILLED HIMSELF
Tragic Death of A. a. Schroeder, Son
of the Ex-aayor OF BROOKLYN,
ON Sleeper.

/. SAVANNAH. GA. October IA. E.
Schroeder, of New York. tobacco sales
man. and son of ex-Nayor Schroeder, of
BROOKLYN committed suicide to-day on
the train from Jacksonville. by shooting
himself through the head. He had taken
the drawing-room on a sleeper. and it
was there his body was discovered when
the conductor went through to take up the
tickets. On the body was found a letter
addressed to the public, in which was
written, II have committed a great crime:
the law cannot punish me. hence I pun
ish myself
Another letter requested that his father
and his wife be notified. 1t is believed
the young man was mentally unbalanced.
The body is being held at Waycross for
instructions from New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
MINERS DON'T LIKE
THE LATEST PLAN.
BLUE RIBBON WINNERS.

Act-..Bit, Horse and Victoria. Mrs. !,
Albert Young.
Lady wootton, Horse and Runabout,
Nj. G. W. c. Drexel.
Act-a-Bit, step-a-Bit, Pair Horses in
Harness, Mrs. Albert Young.
Robin. A'Dair, Ladies' Saddle Horse. Mrs
Blair johnson.
Buck. Pride Of Danheim, Sporting Tan
dem, Mrs. A. E. Dietsrick.
Churchill, Green Hunter, Ar. Julian
Morris.
Hornpipe, Jumping Glass, open-to-All,
Mr. Charles Hurkamp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
ATLANTA's HORSE SHOW.
opened Under the Most Favor.b1e

Opened Under the Most Favorable
Conditions at the Coliseum.
ATLANTA, GA, October 14.-Under the
most favorable conditions Atlanta third
annual horse show was opened OF the
Coliseum tonight
Many prominent stock owners and sta
blemen ofsthe United States and Canada
have entered prize-winning horses in
every event for the coveted blue ribbons
of honor.
"a detachment OF the United States Sew
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15

gun. and others continued TO come until
after 10 o'clock.
The boxes in which many representatives
Of the beauty, fashion and wealth Of Rich
mond and or all Virginia were seated.
shared with the ring the admiration of
the thconE. Beyond the boxes. in the re-
served rows. were women not less beauti-
ful or handsomely gowncd, men not less
prominent in social, business and sport
ing circles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
LAST NIGHTS HERO.
Hornpipe, in the "BiS" Event Las
Night, Proved His Superiority
Over Thirty-Thrcc Competitors
in the Open-for-AI1 Jump
ing Class; Rider, Mr.. c.
II. Hurkamp.
black on the street, and not those work.
ing indoors, would be rank class legis-

lallOn.
Mr.. Satterfeld was Of the opinion that
it would encourage the establishment Of
Dootblacklng parlors.
President Turpin. who had previously
vacated the chair, said, The downtrod-
den mule always has a champion. and
want to rise as the champion of the little
negro bootback. who is great convent
ence to the public. He, said the proposed
measure was not intended to be a reve-5
nue. producer, and he thought the coun-
Gil had better let the proposition alone,
He thought the police, could get rid Of
the crowds Of oootblacks on the street
corners under existing laws without the
enacting of additional ones.
Mr.. Gordon said he agreed with Mr..
CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE.) Z
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
VIRGINIA..

Negroes jailed in Dinwiddie for threat
eEing Passenger and Power Company
mpIoyees-Suici6e of Miss Amanda
Simmons, in Loudoun-Big real estate
deal in York county-Governor Monta-
que speaks at Pearisburg: other political
happenings-Strike at Petersburg pos
sibie. but not feared-State weddings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
mittee on Ordinances, charter and re-

mittee on Ordinances, charter and re-
form defeated.
the city attorney who decided that the
proposed measure was "class legislation
on account of the taxing of one class and
the protection of another
When the vote was announced Mr..
Wood moved that the vote be recon-
sidered, and Mr.. Cottrell moved to strike
out the age limit in the ordinance, and
to change the license tax; from $40 to 81
per year.
Mr. Gordon thought that to tax 4 boot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
RICHMOND.

Horse Show opens under most SUSPICIOUS
conditions: 5000 present opening night
Council decides to Investigate grand jury
chargcs-Trade and Labor Council con-
dsmns wood dealers for raising prices
Lions attack one of Halls circus trainers
Woman arrested for improper use of
the nails-Englishman on the tobacco
n1arl:et
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
Brilliant Array of Beauty.

There We're in the boxes many superbly
Sowned women, many distinguished look
ing men, and not a few really beautiful
women But the beauty overf1owed the
boxes and was visible in all sections OF
the great assemb!age. Beautiful eyes
shone with interest and enthusiasm, fair
lips were cleft in merry laughter or Win
some smiles. jewels flashed ana glittered
ana shone End the costumes Furnished:
color to an animated End rarely beautiful
spectacle. It was beauty show. no less
thar horse show. but it is no disparaEe-
ment of the equine exhibition to say that
it did not mono7olize interest or attention
Firsinia's beautiful women we're brilliant
ly represented by those present last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
Throne Around the Ring.

Around the ringside spectators were
banked and massed FIVE or six deep, while
between this line of humanity with eyes
focused on the ring and the boxes there
was a continuous promenade. Men in
riding togs in driving garb, and in all
the picturesque costumes of the hunt
clubs, women in neatly fitting habits.
men and women in evening dress and in
every variety of dress, joined the pro-
cession or stood in groups around the
arena watching the performance of the
horses. Many joined the promenade to
see and greet fair friends in the boxes
and many a shapely jeweled hand was
extended downward from the boxes in
cordial greeting to some bowling, smiling,
gentleman standing with barred head be-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15

entn Cavalry. Clusters Fighting Seventh,
and a platoon of Crimes Battery of the
Third Light Artillery will nightly give
exhibition drills during the performances.
The show will last through Thursday
night. matinee being given Thursday
afternoon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15

Princetovn Elects Il President.
PRINCETON, n. J., October 1t.-Dr.
Francis l.. Patton was formally elected
president of the Princeton Theological
Seminary to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
Some Well Known Men.

In the boxes and in the ttrong around
the ring were many men well known in
public life. Besides the prominent Rich
monders there were Sena tors Daniel and
Martin; Hon. John F. Ryan, of Loudoun,
Speaker of the Virginia House: Of Dele
gates; Lieutenant-G Joseph 2:
willard, Judge Edgar !E. Montague, OF
Hampton: Judge George " Norris OF
Charlottesville: Hon. Alexander Hamil-
ton. of Petersburg. Hon. Samuel Gordon
Cumming. of Hampton, accompanied by
Mrs. Cumming; Colonel Joseph Button. Of
Appon2attox, and many other men we'll
known in public life. Among the we'll
known clergymen in the assembage Rev.
". V. Tudor. D. D, and Rev. J. B. J7aw-
thorne D. D., were observed, and there
oil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15

: OTTAWA, ONT, October A-Sir John
George Bourinot, clerk of the House OF
Commons. and an authority on parlia
mentary procedure, is dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15

------
700 P. H., Doors open.
1880 P. NJ, concert-1ardella's Band.
500 P. NJ, Single Harness Horses, Glass
$40 P. NJ, eentleman's Saddle Horses,
Glass 22.
$40 P. H., Gig Horses. Glass %.
300 P. NJ. our.in.Hands-Road Teams,
Glass 49,
$3.50 P. n, Green Hunters, light weight,
Glass rs.
lo:l5 P. M, Ladies' Hunters, Glass 80.
11:oo. P. NJ, Thoroughbred Hunters, Glass
81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
Dl11tn.ham elected o. S. sena.,r.

MONTPELIER, VT, October 1.-THE
Legislature today reelected w. P. Dill
ingham United States Senator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
The DAYS SUMMARY.
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, d. c., October IA
Forecast:
Virginia-Fair Wednesday and Thurs
day fresh west winds
North Carolina-Fair Wednesday; cooler
on coast. fresh west to north winds;
Thursday fair.
The weather in Richmond yesterday was
fair and cool. The range OF the Dispatch
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15
Both Senator's Present.

Sena tor Martin, accompanied by Mrs.
Martin, occupied seats in the Crenshaw
box. No. 76, just to the right as one enter
ed the building. He and his wife were
early arrivals and received a most cordial
greeting from their friends. Senator
Daniel arrived late. it being nearly 10
o'clock when he came. and made his way
bowling. smiling. and acknowledging
numerous greetings along the west side
of the building to Box 50 where he stood
for half an hour in conversation with
friends. He evidently was not aware of
the present of the junior senator, for
when Colonel Joseph Button Informed
him of his colleagues whereabouts he
Immediately went to greet and join him,
and the two remained in conversation
during the remainder OF the evening as
they watched the horses in the hunters
classes Both We're greeted by many
friends.
A Picturesque Pair.
For fifteen or twenty minutes Senator
Daniel and DR.. ]. 3. Hawthorne, both
standing in the rear of Box So engaged
in conversa ton, forming a very striking
group. There is a strong resemblance in
features between the two, and this was
emphasized as they stood facing each
other. their profiles affording admirable
opportunity for comparison.
The programme for the evening had
been admirably arranged, affording a
variety that gave entertainment and ler,
not a moment for monotony. After the
horses and victorias had received the
plaudits of the literally enthusiastic
throng and had whirled away from view
beneath the arched entrance, the strains
of music from the band, mingled with the
Ss1r,
CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-15

;. Gordon thought that to tax 4 boot
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-27
Reception at A. & NJ. College

The Womans Faculty Club last night
rendered a reception to the Faculty and
Senior class of the A. and M. College in
Primrose Hall, from $3.50 to 11:30. The
receiving party consisted of Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. T. Winston. Mrs. w. c. Riddick,
Mrs. T. M. Dick and Mrs. F. l.. Stevens.
The color scheme in the reception room
was red and white, and in the refresh
ment room blue and gold, the latter be-
ing the colors of the senior class. The
decorations were arranged most artisti-
cally, the use of guns and swords com
bined with flags giving a fine effect
The guests were invited into the re-
freshmen room by Mrs. Bowen, Mrs.
Wehe and Mrs Hill. Once there they
were looked after by Mrs Skinner and
Mrs Massey A most delicious bowl of
frappe was presided over by Miss Nam
ME Skinner and Miss Elsie Riddick
large number of invited guests en-
joyed the hospitality of the club. Each
member of the senior class was per-
mitted to bring a lady, and it is not re-
corded that any one of them failed to
avail himself of this privilege.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-27
At THE Centennial
The BaCcaIaureate Sermon
Preached Today
Bishop Moepch Delivers Il. Music and Essays
Made Up the Charming Program
Rendered Last Night.
Especial to News and observer)

j
Winston Salem, N. c., May 24.-To-
nights programme in connection with
the exercises of the Centennial celebra-
ton of Salem Female college opened with
centennial chorus ITO thee, O, Coun-
try" Five timely essays were presented
as follows: Education of Women in
1902 by Miss Lewis, of Louisiana (;
american literature in 1902" by Miss
Hough, of South Carolina; Liberal arts
and sciences in 1902" by Miss Lentz, Of
North Carolina; Economic arts in 1902 :"
by Miss Philbrick, of Massachusetts );
Musical composers in 1902" by Miss
Perry, of Tennessee.
A pleasing feature of tonight's program
was three songs, entitled 81 love and the
world is mine" SAT Twilight" and
loves Rapture" dedicated to Nine
Won Klenner) by that popular vocalist
Nine. Katharine Evans Won Klenner, of
New York
Two captivating addresses were delv-
cred, the first by Prof. J. Y. Joyner State
Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
the second by DR.. Wallace Buttrick of
New York, secretary to the Board of
Conference for Education in the South.
The baccalaureate sermon will be de-
Iiyered at II o'clock tomorrow by Bishop
Chas. e. Moench of Philadelphia At
night a union prayer service in which
all the congregations OF Winston Salem
will participate will be held in the Salem
Square.
One Of the most enjoyable features of
last evening was the historical sketches
relative to Wachovia and vicinity by five
young ladies of the academy, members
of the graduating class: Misses Mickie
Vance. Harris and Lineback, of North
Carolina, and Miss Thompson, OF Louis
lana.
Or. Kemp Battles address dealing with
historical features of the year 1902 was
greatly enjoyed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-27
BASEBALL yoTIINas.
Charlotte and Raleigh Will Play Here First of
the Week

This week there is swing around of
the clubs and for the first three days
Charlotte will play in Raleigh, while the
last three days will see Raleigh in Dur
ham.
The contest between Charlotte and
Raleigh will draw great crowds and the
ball grounds will see an interested
crowd this week
Either Roy or Leonard will pitch on
Monday and Long john Rishop, Char
1otte's crack pitcher. will twirl for
Charlotte. 1t is probable that Captain
Kahn will be at his post in left field in
these games. Charlotte leads now in the
percentage column. and for Raleigh to
take first place it has got to take three
games, as with two out of three for
Raleigh the Charlotte team will still
lead
Brownie Martin, who played with
Portsmouth and later With Charlotte last
season mas been signed by Raleigh and
is expected today or tomorrow Hc is a
left hand pitcher. good in the outfield
and RATHER with the stick.
1t is rumored that Raleigh is negotiat,
ing with the "Great Silent Cne'--Bili
d. LeGrand. If he comes. fans. cranka
and rooterines will rejoice
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-27
HANNA'S REL|G|O-
POLITICAL DEAL
How He Secured the Vote of
Romanists.
A DEAL WITH lREl AMI
A DEAL With IRELAND
Romish Church to be Given Conces.
sions in Schools.
IRELAND YIELDS IMMENSE POWER
The Archbishop Uses It in the Interest Of t;is
Church. Sensational Statement by
Baptist Home Mission Secre-
tary T. J, Morgan.
tary 7. J. Morgan.
(By the Associated Press


st. Paul, Mimi, May 2i.-"Archbishop
Ireland yields tremendous power in
politics which he is using for the Romish
church." declared Rev. T. ]. Morgan. cor
responding secretary of the Baptist Home
Mission Society, at the opening session
of that organization today. He was dis
GUESSING the obstacles to mission work in
America, and linked together "Romanisln.
Heathenism and Christian Science as the
greatest hindrances to progress and the
greatest menaces to Christianity and the
nation
lie further stated:
Il cannot prove it absolutely. but I
am morally certain that in the last cleo
ton Mark Hanna, representing the Re
publican party, of which l am a mem
Der, formally agreed with Archbishop Ire
land, representing mass of voters, that
in consideration of turning over these
votes to the Republican party, the Ro-
man church would be given concessions
in the Indian schools And when issues
arose thereafter and Indian officials were
inclined to oppose the claims of the
Romanist with regard to the Indians,
they were told by higher authority that
the bargain had been made and must be
carried out
lt was the most sensational utterance
during the anniversaries of the week and
was made in the presentation of the re-
port of the executive board. The state
ment, was commended by DIR Kittredge,
the following speaker.