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The Washington times., 1904-05-22
FRAUD ORDER FOR
A LACE COMP ANY
Government Closes Mails to
the Majestic.
DID A THRIVING BUSINESS
Scheme for Making Money as Set Forth
in Circulars Sent to
Applicants.
DID A THRIVING BUSINESS

The Postmaster General issued today
: fraud order against the Majestic Lace
Company, Of 2J5 West 1l6th Street, New
York city. This firm was notified on
Nay-I2 that the Postoffice Department
was in possession Of evidence which
would lead TO barring it from the malls.
May 70 being set as the last day upon
which answers to the charges would be
considered. Not being satisfied with the
answer Of the Majestic Lace Company.
General Payne directed that the fraud
order be issued.
The Majestic Lace Company repre-
scented that It would furnish work for
women 10 do at home, materials free.
at which they could make SIS week
When responses were received to the
companys advertisement circulars and
letters were sent inclosing an order for
$50 worth Of work and advising the APP
plicant that II would first be necessary
20 obtain from the company certain
machine upon which 10 do the work.
The machine could be had for 81
The Company's Offer.
.-The machine which is illustrated
above" said the circular. lis the best
ever devised for making lace modallions.
1t is simple and quick and any child can
use IT," The circular further stated that
If you order from US we Will send ma
teriaIs at the same time and you are
sure Of making $50 as we inclose you an
order for that amoGnt Of work.
According to the inspector who work
ed on the case. the company. upon the
receipt Of the 81 for the machine, which
cost them 26 cents. sends the machine
and a common spool OF cotton thread
from which less than & worth OF lace
can be made.
A Thriving Business.
That the Majestic Lace Company has
been doing q thriving business Is shown
by the statement of the inspector, who
says that he found that $3.50 worth OF
machines had been sold In the -four
months that the company has been do
ing business, while only $3.50 has beer
paid for work done. The inspector
talked with the woman who first owned
the business. but who has since sold II
TO another woman, and had her make q
lance medallion In her presence. 1t took
her fifteen minutes and then her work
was imperfect. she confessed that she
would not have accepted such medal
lion If II had been turned in by one OF
her workers.
The Majestic Lace Company paid
cents a medallion, and after talking with
fifteen women who had bought the ma,
chimes and engaged in the work. Tho
inspector found that the average WON
an could not make more than thirty o.
forty medalliOns a day, working ter
hours steadily.
Could Earn So a Week.
This would indicate that the average
person could earn SO or 81 per week only
instead OF SIS as the Advertisement
stated.
The fact IS" says the inspector il
his report. this work is very tedious
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CONTEST BEGINS TOMORROW EVENING

"WHEN DID 1T STOP"
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SUMMARY OF EVENTS.
5o-Yard Dash

First heat-Won by Hempstone. 'O4
Time. 9-5 seconds.
Second heat-won by H. Z Simpson
'O5. Time, 2-5 seconds.
Third heat-WOn by LOughran. Oh
Time 2-5 seconds.
Fourth heat-Won by Crane. 'O4. Time
6 2-5 seconds
J Fifth heat-WOn by Colchester, %
Time, As seconds.
Final heat-WOn by Loughran. '0i
Hempstone, 'O4, second; Colchester. 'O5
third.
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THE WATCH WILL STOP.
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THE WATCH is A FOURTEEN KARAT,
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THE TIME 1T STOPPED.
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his IS LIE QUESTION WHICH ZINES READERs
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AWARDED TO THE ONE WHO GUESSED
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MINUTE OF THE TIME.
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GUESS THE NEAREST CORRECTLY THE EXACT
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CAsE AMERICAN sTEM WINDER. WITH n
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THE WATCH STOPPED TAKEN, AND T
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THE TIMES WILL PRESENT TO THE PERSON WHO CA
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Ill BE ASKED TO SOlNE FOR lie NEXT TIRE
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CASE is HANDSOMELY CARVED AND BRANDED WITH
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TED R HARRIS & cos MOVEMENT; EXTRA JEy
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Yard Dash.

First heat-won by Loughran, %
Time. y seconds.
Second heat-Won by HempstOne. o
Time. II rs seconds
Third heat-Won by Johnston. %
Time. II As seconds.
Fourth heat-Won by Boernstein. %
Time. II As seconds.
Fifth heat-Won by Colchester o
Time. II 3-5 seconds.
Final heat-Dead heat by HempstOnl
'O4. and LOughran. 'O4: Colchester. thirC
Time. Il rs seconds.
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FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS 81
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GLASS FRAME, WHERE- IT Will REMAIN FOR THREE
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IT REFERS TO A HANDSOME GOLD WATCH WHICH
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BAItefles-Etatuganr thompson, an
Chappelle; Rudolph. Ward and Faid.
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I'D 10 BE PRESENT al R. HARRIS 8 COS store
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22

gone. absolutely gone, called, went
to the neighbors, phoned everywhere;
she was simply gone. phoned to
Tod; his brother answered. Tod had
taken the four-thirty train, eastbound,
for Canada. When l asked if he was
alone and what he went for, Jack
hung up the phone.
My head was in a whirl No, /
wouldn't openly accuse him. but |
must think, l hired detectives; |
nearly went crazy
Two days went by, and no results.
had advertised in all the papers, but
mentioned no name in connection
with her
"On the third day, toward evening,
| left the house by the back door to
go across lots; this was a short cut
through a vacant lot, overgrown with
all sorts OF brush and matted with
grapevine and woodbine. had done
all in my power, and was now on my
way to my friend and private detec.
tive. | was pushing on, when | STUN
bled over something. | stopped down,
frantically tearing away the brush,
and-Oh heavens !-boys-spare me
the rest! There lay my poor lost Nell
dead"
Burnett paused; there was not a
dry eye among the group of listeners,
but they were all silent waiting for
him to continue.
Burnett burst into roar of laugh
ter. A thrill of horror shook every
man. Had he gone mad?
Yes, boys; the householder said
she died of collie. She had broken her
halter and crawled off there to die.
Poor thing. and | had spent my last
dollar to buy her."
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22

&c couldn't save eaough to rent three
ooms on the alley; much less could
e afford to keep Nell as I could. and
couldn't do much
ON one particular morning I in
orlned Tod that | was taking a two
weeks vacation, and was going out
his very evening to claim my pre-
sious prize. He and had some hot
words; saw anger and regret writ.
ten on his face as he turned on his
heel and walked away. ] couldn't
really afford this step I was taking,
hut | had little money saved as a
starter, Besides my desire for Nell.
there was an old quarrel Of seven
years standing between Tod and me,
and ] determined to sc: even if had
to wait till my dying day, though out
wardly we were friendly.
We didn't have big wedding"
Burnett wiped the corner of his eye.
She had been mine-all mine-for
one whole week, Boys-remember-I
was young-and happy.
1T was on the seventh day; Tod
had gone home at noon; no one knew
Why, and no one especially cared.
When | went home at night-Nell was
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22

why did you stand there?" spite.
FULLY cried the girl, struggling to a
sitting posture. Il know you stood
there just so | couldn't fall; you're a
mean, hateful thing"
The man stepped respectfully aside,
with look of amused perplexity on
his face. Was this wilful deed?"
ne asked.
NO, twasnt: | slipped, and you
might have stayed away SO could
nave been hurt; | hate the sight Of
you," she cried. angrily. while the
tears filed her eyes
DO you really wish to be injured? ?
am sure would be glad to assist
you in any way that | can. might
accommodate you by throwing you as
high as possible and letting you come
down unattended. ! could throw you
quite high; | am over six feet tall. and
am strong. while you are but
feathers weight
Lothia laughed gaily. You're not
sucn a bad sort after ALL" she said.
but do wish you hadn't been there
so they could have found and sent
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22
Notice to Candidates.

The News desires to call the
especial attention of the candi-
dates for office in Randall coun-
ty that our Job Department is
especially equipped for the
printing of cards, all sizes and
prices right. Nothing serves
better in an introduction to 70.
tiers thana neatly printed card,
as it leaves a lasting impression
on the memory, thus obviating
the confusion of names. 1t pays
a candidate to advertise and is
just as legitimate when prac,
ticed with discretion and honor
as anything else.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22
Had Quit Preaching.

Congressman Bellany of North Car.
olina tells of a colored preacher in
his state who left preaching to engage
in more remunerative work Meeting
him one day the congressman asked
him if he was still preaching in the
little cabin on the hill.
mo, sah," was the reply. Il am
engaged in the textile industry; it's
more lucrative than pastorizin', sab"
You've gone to work in the cotton
mill at Charlotte, take it, said the
congressman.
NO sab" replied tho ox-minister;
Use sellin a book Of tests for minis
tors. with helps for their clushida.
i'm" FhilaieIptia cdScr
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22
A Sunshiny Woman.

She always seems so pleasant that
! often wonder what good fairy,
BY magic OF some wand's fiat
Deoreed her moods and manners airy.
And smiles-1 marvel much thereat
When cares great cross is hers &c
carry
Yet. be dull grief or gladness present,
She has the art OF seeming pleasant.
To beauty slight would be her claim.
Likewise TO grace and lofty station,
And, though she bears an honored name
Her hearts ne'er felt that quick pulsa-
ton
That comes with picking fruits OF fame
And earning critics sweet oblatiun
Her placid life hath known no wimple,
Yet smiles keep eer her checks a-dimpIe
/ think the fates or fairies must
Have, when with graces they endowed
her.
bethought how beauty flies like dust
And fame doth crumble into powder
While smiles live on, and. being just.
This greater boon than all allowed her
grace most sweet In queen or peasant
The one Of always being pleasant
Roy Farrell Greene in the June House
keeper
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22

around the foot OF the mountain close
TO it's base. Now that Lothia was
high above the road the meadows
seemed far below her. She glanced
down involuntarily, and thought how
easily she might end it all AS she
leaned forward trife. the better to
see the bottom, the loose earth slipped
beneath her feet; instinctively she
grasped a root but it gave way, and
she plunged downward. clutching at
vines and briars She closed her eyes,
vindictively saying. Now, papa,
you'll be sorry
Are you hurt?' anxiously asked a
gentleman. bending over I.othia. as
she rcSa!Dcd coHsciousness.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22
WOULD NEED TIME TO ANSWER.
Why Friend Feared for ResuI. of Ac.
tors PRAYER

/ Luke Martin is not a praying man,
! but he has, nevertheless. a touch of re-
! ligious sentiment, and now and then,
and particularly when he is in trouble,
he looks for the guidance and the sup
port OF a higher power
This occurred when Mr. Martin ac-
cepted his engagement with Robert
Emmett" He had absolutely no hope
of eating up tae part, for the very
good reason that he hadn't digested it
at all thoroughly at rehearsals, and
he was greatly perturbed as to the re-
suit of his performance Consequent
~ when one of his fellow players good
naturally slapped him upon the back
before the curtain went up the first
night and inquired as to his state of
being, Martin replied somewhat earn
esty:
We'll, don't know. old man, how
I'm ever coming through. but | have
prayed earnestly for success
"You have done what?" demanded
the surprised interrogator.
II have prayed for success" declared
Martin, not at all pleased at the doubt
full tone Of his friend. Don't you be.
lieve you get things you pray for?"
Il do promptly answered the 9TH
er; faith. and do, Luke. But it's so
darned seldom that you trouble them
in heaven with your prayers m think.
ing they will be too surpri. I'd to an
swer you without two weeks notice"
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22
You Take Desperate Cham
ces When You Neglect il
Cold.

1t should be borne in mind
that every cold weakens the
lungs, lowers the vitality and
makes the system less able to
withstand each succeeding cold,
thereby paving the way for
more serious diseases. Can you
afford to take such desperate
chances when Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, famous for its
cures of colds, can be bad for
trife? For Sale by S. V. Writ.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22
=" Nell."
gy Lura T. Smith.
Copyrighted. i9Cs. by The Authors Pub. Co.
Dy Luya ', SMITH,

1t was just ten years ago this
SUMNER wasn't on the road then
Tod Rogers and l worked for Was
cult & Wassam at NJ. He and some
of the other fellows used TO go out
on a Saturday night. TO Hawk Lake
10 fish, fiirt, and take it easy"
The speaker was one OF several trav-
cling men who occupied the rear end
OF the smoking car. The others had
told their stories; now it was Bur
nett's turn. He looked hard at the
window casing and drew a deep sigh,
relighted his cigar and resumed:
Boys, they say travelling men have
no hearts; here Is one who has |
don't often relate personal affairs, but
some way think will tell you this.
You are all my friends. Well. it isn't
SO much after all-but. of course, it
is a great deal to me-"
Il wasn't married then. often
Heard Tod and the others speak of
'Nell'-heard the details of more
than one pleasant evening or Sunday
spent at the Lake with beautiful Nell.
! learned that there wasn't a man in
the Office who wasn't interested in
her.
When my curiosity got the better
OF me, began to ask about her.
They invited me out for over Sunday
that is. Tod did. Now until that
time, ! can honestly say that never
was, nor even thought l was. in love.
The boys weren't afraid of me; had
hot the means to keep a wife, and
wasn't looking for one! however.
did want to see Nell.
Her parents had died when she
vas very young, and ever since, she
had lived with an old couple at Cres-
cent, The little village on Hawk Lake
They had thought great deal of her
father and mother, and had brought
her up. Well. it was decided that
should go out on this particular Sat.
urday with Tod; he was an old friend
OF the FraZiers, where Nell lived.
knew the warm spot in his heart for
her.
las We stepped from the train he
pulled my coat sleeve and spoke in
low tone: There she is with Mrs.
Frazier they always come to the train
TO meet met | was so struck with
her appearance that / had to be re-
minded that the carriage was waiting. !
Perhaps the bystanders took me for /,
an idiot or dummy, for, though | had .
& picture Of Nell in my mind, | had not .
seen her. l will not attempt to de- !
scribe her eyes. Her hair was of a
light golden brown-well about the
color of blond, but with those dark
eyes, and her fgure--I never saw
more perfect form. Oh well. hang it,
What's the use? cant describe her;
! won't try"
Several Of the listening men smiled
and coughed a little. but Burnett
raised his hand with a gesture that
silenced them, saying:
Don't boys, You wouldn't if you
knew. 0. the glory of that Sunday
al the lake with her,
"On certain Monday morning.
about three weeks later, Tod was cross
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22

and sullen. At noon he came to ne
with black look on his face Paul
he said, I overheard you and Mr.. Fra.
zier in conversation over Nell yester-
day. What do you mean? Aren't you
rather hasty?' Then |. too, got into
temper and replied that / knew what
] was about; I also told him that !
had gained the consent of the old
folks and Nell was mine--or soon
would be.
They were poor. and although Nell
was dear to them, still she was one
more mouth to feed. They hated TO
lose her, but thcy were glad | cared
for her. and She. too. had grown fond
81 me in the many visits had made
90 Their hone They had always ex.
rxtsi = rcgl5 = 1T t.t. pccr hor.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22
The CID Schemc.

Write uncle Joseph. dearle.
And say the city's hot;
That were of pavcments weary,
And want a cooler spot.
Say we think the farm exquisite.
And get up some prc:cxt
To make them all . visit
know they won't be vexed.
And, Maude, indite letter
Unto the Daily Star
Perchance the Bugles better
And say the Jonescs are
About TO cross the water
To Paris they'll repair,
Where their pretty, winsime daughter
WIN be fairest OF the fair.
brooklyn Eagle.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-01-22
lOta!d'S Accident.
Copyrighted. 1903, by The Authors Pub. Co.
By Kslea 4. Beck,ici,h.

Lothia was in an unpleasant mood
1t caused her to forget her habit of
prim, orderly neatness-a quality so
deeply inculcated as TO seem a part
of her very self.
Left motherless before her recollec.
ton, she had grown to womanhood
under the watchful care of an indul.
gent father He had never given her
premptory command, but had led
her nevertheless high-strung and way.
ward though she was, in his own way,
by sterling advice. with love and gen
tlcness, and often 4 seeming acquies-
cence to her whims. The plans for
her future were made in her early
childhood. but Robert Yates had been
wise enough to keep this from his
headstroag daughter, while he lad
guarded against complications.
OF late her father had changed, and
Lothia was uneasy about it. It was
now two weeks since a bulky letter
arrived for him, which she delivered
gaily remarking on its size. and
curious as to its contents. When her
father saw the envelope, his face be-
came ashen, and he lost his geniality.
Although Robert Yates had looked
forward for many years to what was
before him. now he wallowed in the
slough of despair" at the culmina-
ton Of his hopes with the thought
Of separation ever before him, he
could not regain his old cheerfuluess.
To-day another letter arrived bear
ing the same postmark. Lotha had
sent this one in fearing a repetition
Of the former scene Shortly she was
summoned into her fathers presence,
to be addressed with sternaess, and,
she thought. with cruelty.
"Lothia, YOU are grown to woman
hood. and it is time that you were
settled in life In your infancy I
made an arrangement for your future:
now the time has arrived for the full
fllmeat of that plan. Tomorrow a
gentleman will visit lis whom | de-
sire you to treat with the greatest re-
spect, as esteem him highly, and
he is to be your husband in the near
future"
Lothia's great. blue eyes voiced her
establishment, then slowly filled with |
tears, but after moments parse her
father continued: His name is S. L.
Aaron Woodbridge"
is he young, papa?" asked the girl
with tremulous lips.
well, no; not extremely young;
forty, or thereabouts.
20 papa how cCNld you!' she
'obbed
The man moved uneasily about the
Dom. At last he stopped before her.
There is no use of becoming ny.
;terical," he said. You must do my
bidding"
But why, papa?"
Because it is be3t-because-be.
ause command you"
The fire of indignation flashed from
Ter eyes well, then / won't that's
at." she cried. rushing from the room
o leave her father filled with sad
Catching her sailor hat by the brim
he damned it upon her head with
icious earnestness, not stopping, as ,
las her wont, to brush back her rebel
Gus rings of copper colored hair, for
he breeze made sad havoc with them ,
left loose. She would so where no ,
ne would find her, and think IL out. ,
The narrow wagon road wound ,
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-31

IN excess OF InaI wnicn the motor IS
designed to carry; and. indeed. ID
well designed motor current danger
GUS for the motor will be reached be-
fore the motor has been stalled. The
effect Of this heavy current on the mo-
tor. IL allowed to continue, is to heas
the windings to dangerous degree
and destroy the insulation. possibly
settine 1t on fire; and 1t is to prevent
this occurrence, whether due TO care
less handling of the car or to unex'
pected causes, that the fuses are used
4 fuse is simply short piece Of wire
OF such size that 1t will be melted by
a current which, II allowed TO now
through the motor for any time. VIII
damage IL. The melting OF the fus9
opens the circuit and cuts on the cur
rent from the motor. To protect the
car the fuse is Enclosed In a freprooi
box.
When the fuse blows there Is gen
orally a volatilization OF the metal OF
.he fuse and slight explosion. These
explosions usually cause report ana
some smoke.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-31
TOWER TRAP FOR GUNNERS.
ticaiiy Unknown In This Conn-
try-Diffeait shots.

The equipment Of the Pinehurst Gun
club embraces ali interesting feature
In the shape Of tower trap Such traps
are quite common ia Europe, but prac-
tieally unknown In this country, says
the New York Sun. 81. I'LL
In the top OF the tower are two tar
get traps, one at the right and one at
The left. The attendant is protected by
heavy plank partition which also hides
the traps from view. The traps are
pulled from the rear. In the usual man
ner.
Birds may be thrown In ave ways.
right left. unknown, overhead and
doubles. In all Of these events, With
the exception Of the overhead birds.
the shooter faces We tower at the usual
distance. In the overhead shooting he
stands back to the tower and directly
underneath it. The sport furnished is
novel as compared with The usual trap
shooting.
The idea Ii to produce conditions such
IS those The sportsman experiences 10
wild waterfowl. pigeon or other shoot
ing. or In shooting birds which NJ from
trees. Known antics to the rkht and
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-31
WAS A COLLEGE ATHLETE.
BATTERED. hut Educated, DereIief
Haaders Iato Philadelphia sa-
Ioon-Interests Crowd There.

A seedy individual, attired In what
had once been stylish outfit crowned
with silk hat Of ancient vintage,
stroled into the rear room of an Eley-
enth street thirst emporium a few
nights ago and announced his presence
IN such manner that he soon had an
interested crowd Of listeners, says the
Philadelphia Press.
See that hand?' he said, displaying
the grimy member, with three broken
and twisted fingers; and then adding:
Il got them when pitched In the
Berkiey tCal) baseball team" Then
the wrist was displayed, which showed
signs Of the poor setting Of fracture.
That broke when | played halfback
for Princeton in ~" be EXPLAINED.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-31

growing enthusiastic over his Injuries,
he removed a shoe to display a once
broken ankle. explaining briefly that
pole yaulting at the University Of Wis
consin was responsible for it. Then q
broken knee cap. which could do
strange contortions was exhibited. fol-
lowed by a fractured collarbone and
rib, each injury being connected with
the name Of well-known educational
institute. Warming up under the in
nuenee OF several flee drinks, the fell
low recited snatches from one Of Ciceros
orations. and followed this up with 9th.
or ligulstic stunts. TO the great admirs-
ton OF his auditors, whom he left won
dering who the battered, but educated,
derellet might be.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-31
Methodist Church.

Corner of Eighth and Walnut
streets, Rev. J. A. Scarritt, pastor; res.
idence. 40S Eighth street.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. IN. Jesse Il.
Miller. superintendent; Epworth Lea
que devotional service at G::3D p. m
In the lecture room, Otto Lee, presi-
dent; mid-week prayer meeting We'd
nesday at Z: 80 p. M; Teachers meet
ing Monday at $3.50 p. m. in the lecture
room. unless otherwise announced:
official board meeting first Friday in
each month at 1880 p. m. Free seats
and q welcome for all