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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08
Northumberland 60
WIGOMICO OnuROH

ID. +. Rossan, the blind colporteur gave
one OF bis lectures at the NJ. T.. church ON
last Friday night.
Miss Lottie Haynie and Miss Mabel
Cannon, OF Sunnybank, spent last week
with relatives in this locality.
Harry Tignor and family have been
visiting Mt the home of Warner Hurst.
Dir Straughan and family were visit
ing at DIR. Atwill's recently. BuIsK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Mrs. G. L. Rogers, of Millenbeck. and
her sister, Mrs. E. B. Luttrell, Of Balii.
more. spent several days this week with
relatives here and at White Stone.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Late arrivals at IrvingtoD Beach Hotel:
J. 9. Newman, l.. 8. nuniey. Geo.
Singer, p. X. Bauman. Miss Wsrmsn,
D ID. Msrston, WIN Andrews, Capt. Con-
ley, Jas. and VIII Walker, A. E. aud
J-F. Ewsns, Messrs. Sawyer and War
man.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08
v. A. MRErINC

There will BE meeting of the Village
Improvement Association at the Hall on
Wednesday. September 18th, al D. m
1t is to be hoped that there will be q
large attendance and that every Irving.
tonian all join and help 10 the effort
to improve our village.
q. II. OLIVER, President
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08
TO ELECT DELEGATES

There will be call meeting of the Law
son-Ball Camp c. ", at Lancaster, on
the third Monday of this month, for the
purpose of electing delegates to the Grand
Camp, which meets in Petersburg in Oc-
tOber
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08
LUMBER FOR SALE.

] have 10 operation a good mill on the
Millenbeck tract of lumber situated ON
Whitehouse creek. Am prepared to fur
nish all grades of lumber on short notice.
either aboard boat or on shore.
l.. ID. SroNEHAM, Moiusk, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08
INSURE YOUR PROPERTY,

Allan will be in Reedvillt the l4th
and 10th of this month in the interest OF
tue Northern Neck Mutual Fire Associa-
tion, our home company.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Mall and passengers to and from Will,
stone, lrvington, Weems, Mirenbeck
Merry Point and Urbana, daily (excepi
Sunday.
SCHEDULE:
Leaye-White Stone, a. M; Irvinptou
I:4o; Weems, $40; Millenbeck, 8; Merry
Point, $50; arrive Urbans, 80 a. m
Leave-Urbana, 2 p. M; Mi lenbeck. :
merry Point, $50; Gems. 4.30; Iryingtou
8 arrive White Stone, D m.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Little Miss Mary Mitchell is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Frank Motley, At Sharps
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

n you want dwellings, chr. riches. tents ar
9onscs OF any description built write To W, N.
Jesse. contractor, Litwalton, Wa. Estimates
~sv Town; mills located in I.ancaster county
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08
Has stood tho TIES, q Years.

encourage home enterprise and buy your
lumber OF w. II. Jesse. Litwalton. Lancaster
Co. Material the best, prices low, big freights
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Anti-Saloon meeting next Monday sf-
ternOon At White Stone Baptist church,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
or The Lancaster National Bank,
mo. 5000. at IrVingtOn, in the
State OF Virginia, at the close OF
business August 25th, 1905:

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $40, 534 o.
Overdrafts secured and unsecured. LAG a6
u. :. Bonds TO secure circulation, 5000 90
Premiums on u. ). Bonds, 125O 90
Banking house, furniture and fixtures, $500 90
Due from State Banks and Bankers, 294 62
Due from approved reserve agents 1858 66
Notes of other National Banks $50 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels,
and cents, So 20
Specie, $3.655 90
Legal-tender notes, 1000 90 7.6S5 90
Redemption fund with u. s. Treasurer
% per cent. OF circulation), 1850 90
Total. Sl6O.sOe so
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, $4,000 90
Surplus fund, 1000 90
Undivided profits. less expenses and
National Bank notes outstanding, 25.OOO 90
Due other National Banks 4,fG 80
Due state banks and bankers, 2,770 81
Individual deposits subject
Time certincates of deposit. 1885 90
Certified checks, 100 90
Cashiers checks outstanding, IL O9-lO3,l71 "a
Total. $I6O,sO2 50
State of Virginia, County of Lancaster, S.:
1, Jno. II. Gouldman, jr. Cashier of the above
statement is true 10 the best of my knowledge
JNo. F. GoULpMAN, JR., Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
JOHN c. EwKLL,l
". I. MEssIoK, Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3lst
day OF August, 1905.
w. McDoNALD LEE. Notary Public.
My Com. expires MAY 20. 1907
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Miss Edna Snow, Of Wicomlco Church,
was visiting Miss Ruby Smith this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Don't forget about our doe line OF Mattings.
Rugs. Oilc.0tn. Laces, Ribbons and Dry Goods.
MEssIcK & GUNBY, Irvington. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

WOOD sAWED-Capt. o. r. Hon.
kins viii operate Messick's portable
wood saw. beginning as soon as fish
season closes. Customers will be charged
90 cents per cord for saving into three
pieces; 65 cents for four pieces.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Has stood tho Test % Years.
The old, original GROVES Tasteless Chill
Tonic. You know what YOU are taking. IL Is
troa aud qutulne in a tasteless form, NJ cure.
no pay 5Oc.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08
READERS OF INTEREST,

The w. L. Douglass 80. $3.50 add "a shoes
are acknowledged 10 be the best on the
msr&et. Messiek 6unby have Just laid In
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08
SHINGLES! SHINGlESll

We keep constantly on hand 4, 8, and
D men cypress shingles at lowest prices
W. A. DAMRRON & Bro. Weems.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Miss Carrie Reynolds, of Bertrand, is
visiting Mrs James Sanders.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Mrs L. NJ. Irving, who was slightly in.
disposed last week, is out again.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Fake La xative Bromo Qmnine Tablets. AL
druggists refund the money IL 10 fails ~ cure
K W. Groves signature Is on each boy. Y5c
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

w. Med. Lee Is in Richmond, Wash.
ington and New York this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Miss Leah Willing is on three weeks
Welt to her sister, Miss Olney Willing,
aud friends in Baltimore.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Capt. G p. Squires, Miss Mamie Mae
Squires aud Miss Mary Simmons left
Monday for trip to Long Island
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

A letter brings Information that DR..
and Mrs. ]. B. Smith have taken up their
residepce in Fredericksburg, Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Fred Kirkmyer, after few days at
home here, returned Monday to Bslti.
more.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Mrs. Nsnnie Tompkins Newblll, OF
Essex county, Is visiting at the home OF
DIR. George II. Oliver.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Capt. w. d. Newbill spent the past
week with friends at Cspon Springs,
w Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Chesapeake Academy opens n ext Tues.
day with fine prospects.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

doc" Connellee, OF Warsaw, spent
Sunday 1T the home OF George w. San.
ders.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

CORD WO0D-Orders for cord wood
received at Citizen Office. Pine, 81 so;
oak, SO 80; mixed SO; delivered.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Mrs. J. J. Jett and sister, Mrs. Reita
Vetrs, spent Friday of last week with
Mrs. Harley Robertson at Anti Rapp.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Miss Sadie Barnett, Of Tombs. left last
week for Baltimore, where she will at
tend school this session.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-09-08

Miss Lille Brewington accompanied
Miss Annie Baugher to her home in
Baltimore Friday for two weeks stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27
WAR WILL LAST LONG.
Baron kanura so States in an Addrss:
at Toxic.

Toxic. May 26.-Baron Eomura, min
lister of foreign affairs, Baron Some
minister of finance. and Baron Shibu-
saw-a addressed the Clearing House
Association. Friday.
Baron Eomura said that the finan-
cial c;tpability of Japan had complete
ly surprised the world. He was glad
that japan WAS showing u financial and
productive ability as well as strength
on the battlefield.
The war, he said. would last long
and he trusted much in the commercial
ability of the nation after the war was
ended. when Il greater prospect would
be opened before the country. lie ex-
pected. he said, further. that the COM
most to develop and extend commerce.
He also expected the introduction OF
foreign capital and he counselcd his
hearers TO facilitate this introduction
by inspiring foreign capitalists with
confidence in the country.
The baron thanked the financial and
commercial interests for their great in
terest i'm financing the war.
Baron ShibuSaWa said that the com
merce ard productive capacity of the
nation was growing despite the war
The bank cIcarings. he said. for 1904
exceeded 81 900, zoo. which amount was
unprecedented. He expected that the
bank cIearings for 1905 would exceed
g. 500 900, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27
JAP TACTICS PULLING.
Forces GIVE Way on Slightest Pressure
Trouble in the Ranks.

Gunshu Pass. Manchuria, May o.
The Japanese tactics are puzzliny.
They give way at the slightest pres
sure against their center on both the
railroad and the Manchurian road.
The Chinese explain the retirement to
trouble among the reserves, some of
whom they say are almost in a state of
revolt because the government has not
kept its promise to return them to
Japan.
The retirement of the Japanese CEN
ter is interpreted by some of the Rus
sian officers as postponement of Field
Marshal Oyama's offensive because of
the bad state of the roads, but this
view is not shared by all the officers.
In order to prevent wrangling over
the question Of censoring reports for
wardcd by the chief
through the army corps commanders,
Gen. Linevitch in an order of the day
has directed that copies of the original
reports of all encounters and indiviGu-
al exploits be transmitted to his staff
as we'll as briefer reports through the
ordinary channels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27

Two mausoleums are under the ham,
mcr at the Tayntor Granite Works.
One for Gen. Miles is II feet. 6 inches
in length and width with height of l.
feet, inches. Two fluted pilasters
with caps of Ionic decoration, orna-
ment the front. The sides are of one
solid piece. Fight receptacles are pro-
vided. The mausoleum is of plain
though substantial construction. The
Latham mausoleum to go to Hunts
vile. KY, is of the same architecture
order, but more elaborate in monu-
mental work, and of larger proper
lions, costing some $4,000. Four fiuted
columns ornament the front. Bronze
doors will be provided and the ap.
proach will be by six granite steps. The
ridge stone of the roof. of three pieces
alone weighs II tons. The dimensions
of the mausoleum are 15.4x26.2xS6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27
WEAVER ON TOP.
Continued from Page One.l

main worthy to be called their chill
drcn.'
The principal address was delivered
by Charles Emory Smith. former post
master general of the United States
Mr.. Smith, before beginning his speech
announced that word had just reached
him that $50 citizens had called upon a
councilman in an outlying ward and de-
manGed of him to pledge his vote
against the lease, which he did. Afte.
MIR. Smith concluded mis- address, an
other message came that councilman
in the 2Sth ward had also pledged him.
self. tonight, to go along with the may
or MIR. Smith spoke in part as follows:
The question Of defeating the gas
steal and redeeming the city is not a
question of politics. The attempt has
been made by the plunderers to shield
their raid under the name of the party
organiZa tiun, and now that they stand
trembling before the storm Of popular
wrath, they seek to defend themselves
and hold their quakins and deserving
followers under the plea that the party
organization is at stake.
Il DENY the right of the conspirator:s
who are banded together to gag and
plunder our fair city TO speak in a par
ty name. The black flag IF piracy is not
tli> flag IF Republicanism. II is not the
lustrous flag of Abraham Lincoln,
Ulysses 8. Grant. William Mckinley
and Theodore Roosevelt.
The crime against which we have
risen is the most stupendOus robbery
which has ever been undertaken in
municipal hostility. But unparalleled as
it stands in the record Of pillage the
issue is beyond and above all questions
of dollars. Our manhood. our honor, the
very fibre of our being, are all on trial."
William II. Tilden, secretary of the
Committee of Nine. made a speech IN
which he warned the people to watch
for shrewd move upon the part Of
the Republican organization. He said ::
You are thinking that COUNCILS will not
meet. until next Thursday. + warn You
and want you to prepare fer a meeting
of councils. next Monday. l say to you
on my own authority that calls for a
special meeting of councils may go out,
late Saturday night or Sunday. You
won't know it until you read it in the
newspapers. The organization is desper-
ate and wants to pass the lease before
all the councilmen weaken.
Il want you, men and women, to be
prepared. The moment you hear the
news become minute men. go peacefully
to city hall and stay there and demand
your rights"
A number of others addressed the
meeting.
a letter written by Mr.. Justice, chair
man of the meeting, was read in which
he suggested the raising of 81, 25O, 900 to
carry or an extensive campaign against
the organization and pledging himself
to contribute literally to the fund.
Mayor Weaver was unable to be pres
cnt. and letter Of regret from him
was read.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27
kennehec w. c. T. u.

The program for the 18th annual con-
vention of the Kennebec County con-
vention of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union to be held, May 81,
June 1 and at the Old South Congre-
gational church will be briefly as fol-
lows:
wednesday-Afternoon Opening ex-
ercises, address of welcome, reports OF
secretary and treasurer. and address OF
the president, Mrs. Friend. Evening
address of Mrs. Unruh.
MISUNDERSTANDING. Organization
preventive and educational work. Al
ternoon, election of officers, memorial
service, legal and social work. Even.
ing, address by Mrs. Stevenson.
Friday-Morning. Report of commit
tee on resolutions, symposium or
theme Of Cooperation Between Pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27

dropsy Of the abdomen, should apply at
once and become registered as regular
patients. All correspondence will be
held strictly confidential.
As Is we'll known, DR.. II hartman il the
president Of The Hartman aanitarium,
an institution which has q department
devoted exclusively to the treatment of
female diseases. He Is thus brought to
see thousands Of such cases every year,
the most of whom return 60 their homes
to be treated by correspondence. The
principal remedy he relies Upon in such
cases is Peruna, which every woman
should have who has any affection of
this kind. Those wishing to become
patients should address DR.. s. B. Hart
man. Columbus. Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27
ITO THE WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES.
III
DR. artmas Cure for Female DiseaSesA Generous Offer
to Women
Invalid Women Applying by Thousands Harmans
me- by -

MRS. ]. P. CoADY, Treasurer Of the
Nx Ivy Leaf Club, l,7O2 9th Avenue,
Council Bluffs, lows, writes:
"Pesuna n no experimental medl.
cine. I have used It off and on now
for three years. At that time I was
cured Of Irregular and painful men.
SITUATION. Since that time I have
taken 1t for Indigestion or whenever
felt overw0rked and In need off tonic,
and have always found that II was Of
great benefit to me. ! am therefore
pleased and happy to say. word In its
praise end shall gladly indOrse II to
my friends. ".--Alrs. j. p. C0sdy.
Miss Hattie Grace, "a West 18th st.,
New York, writes:
'Peruna has changed me from q
fneffui, Irritable, nervous woman into
q healthy and q happy one. Nothing
seems to worry and to fret me any
more. Since early w0msnh00d ! Suf-
fered with bearing down pains and
nervousness. was thin and worried,
but Peruna restored me. Those who
knew me before cannot understand
the change, but can sum it an up in the
blessed word, Peruna. "--Hsffie Grace.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson, No. lSl 51st
ST., Brooklyn, N. Y, President West
Brooklyn Audubon Society, writes:
~ am pleased to tell what = blessing
Peruna has been TO me. Several years
sgo my constitution seemed broken
down and ! cared little whether I lived
or died. had taken 50 much medi-
cine that the sight of q bottle made me
sick. had read about Peruna curing
women, and thought perhaps 1t would
help me. thought bottle and before
1t was finished I felt better. kept on
taking it, and after three months
faithful use was q we'll woman and
able to do the work and undergo the
strain of younger days. "---EHzabetb
Ferguson.
In view Of the great multitude of wo-
men suffering from some form of female
disease and yet unable to find any cure,
Dr. Hartman, the renowned gynecolo-
gIst. has announced his willingness TO
direct the treatment of as many cases as
mako application to him during the
summer months without charge.
The treatment will be conducted by
correspondence. The doctor will ppe-
scribe all medicines, applications, hy-
gienic and dietary regulations necessary
to complete q cure. The medicines pre-
scribed can be obtained at all drug
stores. This offer will hold good only
during the summer months. Any wo-
man can become . regular patient by
sending . written statement OF her age,
condition Of life, history and symptoms
of her arrangements.
All cases Of female diseases, including
menstrual irregularities, displacements,
alterations, inflammations, discharges,
irritation OF the ovaries, tumors and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27
VERMONT WINS DEBATE
With Bates College on ACCESSIBILITY Of
Our Colonial Expansion.

burlington VT, May 26.-The Uni
versity of Vermont debaters won over
Bates in the annual Intercollegiate de-
bate held at the College street Congrc-
gational church here. tonight. The
question Resolved. That the United
States Should Maintain Policy of Co
loniai Expansion" Bates had the af-
firmative. while the Vermont men sup
ported the negative.
Each disputant was allowed II min
utes for his main argument and five
minutes for rebuttal. The arguments of
both sides were along the line of eco
nOmic policy.
Vermont was represented by r. t.
Perry, A. w. Stone and f. o. Per-
kins, and those who spoke for Bates
were w. w. James, ]. Z. Merrill and O.
NJ. Holman. The judges were Frank
Plunley of Mortified, w. l.. Burnap
of this city, and Prof. J. X. Lord of
Dartmouth College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27
Between Three East Side
Gangs New York Toughs.
Monk Eastman Gang, Five Point
ers and Paul keIIey's Gang.
fipht Whenever They Meet Eaten Up
McManus Latest Victim.

New York. May 26.-One man
;s dead and two others al
ready have been injured almost unto
Death A score or more are suffering
more or less severe hurts in hand to
hand fights. and several others are UNI
der arrest us a result of what the po-
lice believe is intended as a war OIL
determination between the members or
three rival gangs on the Eas, SIDE.
Thar norton of the Bowery which
SKIRTS Chinatown has been selected as
the battle ground and sanguinary en-
counters already have taken place IN
more than one of the low resorts when
are plentiful in that section.
The latest victim of the feud of the
gangs, who is known in every resort
along the famous thorcughfare as
"Ent-'f,m- Up-Jack" McManus. and
who was recognized as the master OF
any man in the three gangs in stand
m fight. met his Waterloo in the open
street. He was struck down from be-
hind by an assailant armed with d
heavy piece of lead pipe.
Pedestrians found him lying in the
gutter. early today, unconscious. his
skull crushed ana tue Dcit anu piood-
stained weapon which had caused his
wounds lying by his side. He died
later in hospital. The two
other victims who had fallen
earlier i'm the feud and who may die
have many knife wounds in their
bodies.
The warning bands are known as
"Thc Monk Eastman Gang the
Five Pointers" and 1.-The Paul kel-
ley Gang" All of these have been
known and notorious for many years
and each has figured in many esca-
pa.lcs More than il score of former
members of these bands now are serV-
ing time in prison. among them
Monk" Eastman himself, the leader
of the most notorious of the gangs.
MrManus, who died, today. at one
tins" held the title of champion feath-
erwcight pugilist of New England. tie
came here from Boston many years
ago and long was Il prominent figure
IN local pucilistic circles.
y priz" tighter known as young
OriG"." has been arrested in conncc-
ton with McManus' death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27

No one knows better than DR.. Hart
man how much the women suffer with
diseases peculiar TO their sex. No one
knows better than he docs how many
Of them suffer with such diseases.
Patiently, hopefully. YEARLY, and often
silently, they exc out miserable exist
ence, year after year.
Ne martyr in poetry or heron" in
romance makes n more touching appeal
to human sympathy than the womrn
burdcned with the cares Of u family
trying to carry the extra load of some
/ tormentins and ever present female
disease. -:.
DR.. Hartman's sympathy for sicb ts
unbouided. and his willingness b, help
them limited ODIv to his r..w"r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27
A DIVERSION PLAN,
Japs So Regard Sending the Russian
Warships to Shanghai.

Toxic. May ELL A. Nit is be-
licved here that the action of the Rus
slams in sending some W ssels to Shang-
hal is part of a diversion plan to draw
IF a portion of the japanese fleet. I:
thought that possibly the Russians
intend to inferno the slower craft bu:
the visit and withdrawal of the faster
vessels is regarded to DO without pur-
bose unless as a diversion.
The whereabouts of Admiral Rojest-
vensky's fleet is not reported and opin-
on is divided as to whether it has en-
tercd the Pacific or returned to the low
r Chinese coast.
The location of Admiral Togo's fleet
continues to be secret. Poular feeling
is undisturbed and the Japanese public
is confident that Admiral Togo is pre-
Jared to meet any situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-27
HAS NO AUTHORITY.
President Roosevelt Decides Not to
Mix in Equitable Affairs.

Washington. May cG.-President
Roosevelt. as heretofore noted, has been
urgei to take steps looking to a gov
arnment inquiry into the operations of
life insurance companies. especially the
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
United States. After careful cOnsidera-
ion of the subject and inquiry into
ts legal phases. the President has de-
termincd that in the circumstances. the
government has no authority to take vi
the matter. either through a specia
commission. or through the bureau of
orpefHtiOns