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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
WILL REORGANIZE BUREAU
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE C0NFERS
WITH PRESIDENT
Mr. Wilson Has Not Been Asked 10 Resign
AVID Has No Intention of Doing SO
-279 Persons Let Out OF
the Service.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 31.-Secre-
tary Wilson will reorganize thoroughly
the Crop Statistics Bureau of the De-
partment of Agriculture. Already he
is seeking men of character, standing
and education to conduct the work of
the bureau, men in whom the farmers
and growers of the country will have
implicit confidence, and who will place
the reports of the bureau on a standard
of excellence never heretofore achieved.
One man he has found, although he
does not at this time wish to publish his
name. The other three he hopes to Sc
cure in short time. Two Of them will
be Southern men, and both will be ex-
perts in cotton and tobacco statistics.
This, in brief, is one of the ideas
which Seer etary Wilson elucidated to
President Roosevelt today.
In response to invitations twice ex-
tended, Secretary Wilson visited the
President this afternoon. After his
visit he talked frankly about some
phases of the work.
WILL NOT RESIGN.
He said he had not been asked to re-
sign, and did not intend to do so, add
ing, 81 am going to stick to my post
and continue to build up that great de-
partment. You will recall that when |
went there l found practically nothing
but a few roll-top desks and half
dozen half starved scientists. The Ag-
ricnltural Department today is great
department and sound as nut. Since
l took charge of it 279 people have been
let out of its service for various rea-
sons, many Of them on charges. We
make it point to keep only first-class
men and women. The purpose of the
investigation now in progress is to
purge the department of all selfshness
and corruption, and that end will be
accomplished 1t is my purpose and it
is the purpose of the President. "
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
State FGmaI9 Normal School
va.

Tie State offers free tuition for worthy
young women who @ish to prepare them.
selyrs fJr teachers.
Literal Conrses in Language, Literature,
Science and Manual Arts.
Silung professional Course with Nor
nal Trsinlng.
Extensive Improvements embodying
the best features If
Modern Educational Equipment
are to be ready for the next session.
The Faculty has been strengthened by
the appointment Of several graduates
from IeaI.ng American UniS ersties.
Session begins Sept. 6h. Catalogues
sent on application.
J. l.. JARMAN, Prest.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03

Colonel James r. Randall, the we'll
known Southern author and veteran
journalist, for over forty years resi-
dent of Augusta, Ga, has accepted
the editorship of the Morning Star, ="
a Catholic paper published at New Or
leans.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
Commonwealth Of Virginia,
Department of the State Corporation
Commission.

This is to certify, that the charter of
TAZEWELL COAL and IRON COM
PANY was amended on the oath day of
July, 1905, reducing its maximum capi-
tai stock from two million dollars to
one hundred and ninety-four thousand,
two hundred and thirty-three 63-100
dollars; and that the said amended
charter was recorded in the Office of
the Secretary of the Commonwealth on
the oath day of July, 1905.
Witness my hand as clerk Of the
State Corportion Commission this oath
day of July, 1905.
JOHN A. UPsHUR, Clerk.
aug3t3
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
5000

round trip. Returning the special train
will leave Washington at II p. m. (B. &
o. Station) August 18th.
This is an opportunity to visit at
small cost the Capitol City. The finest
public public buildings in the World.
Other places of interest in and adjacent
to the city make this trip one of pecu-
liar interest. Baltimore is only one
hours ride. You should take advan-
tage of the low rate.
Please apply to your nearest agent
for additional information, or
M. +. BRAGG, w. b. BEvILL,
T. P. A. G. P. A.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03

After hearty meal dose of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will prevent an attack OF
indigestion. Kodol is a thorough digest
ant and guaranteed cure for indigestion,
dyspepsia, gas on the stomach, weak
heart, sour risings, bad breath and al
stomach troubles. Sold by John +. Jack
son, druggist
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
PoIsons In Food.

Perhaps you don't realize that many
pain poisons originate in your food, bu
some day you lnay feel twinge Of dys-
pepsia that will convince you, DIR. Kings
New Life Pills are guaranteed to cure al
sickness due to poisons of undigested food
or money back. 25c at John E. Jack
sons drug store. Try them.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
Aqonizinq Burns

are instantly relieved and perfectly healt d
by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. q. Riven-
bark, Jr., of Norfolk, Va, writes: 81
burnt my knee dreadfully; that it blister
ed all oyer. Bucken's Arnica Salve stop
ped the pain and healed 1t without q
scar." Also heals all wounds and sores.
25c at John E. Jackson's, druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03

Prof. D. p Todd, of Amherst ICol-
Iege, has left New York for Tripoli on
his eighth eclipse expedition. He has
secured the services abroad of civil
engineer and photographer to assist
him,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
CATTLE FOR SALE.

have for sale to be delivered this
Fall 80 two-year-old past steer cattle,
and 10 three-year-old cattles | will
be pleased to show the cattle to any one
who desires to look with view to buy
ing, r, w. SHREYE,
july27t4 Doran, va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
ROANOKE COLLEGE
SALEM, VIRGINIA.

Cuurses for Degrees; also Commercial
Course. Able facnlty. Library, 23,0OC
volumes; working laboratory; good moral
influences; six churches; NO BAR-RooMs.
Healthful mountain location. Very mod
crate expenses. 53rd year begins Septem-
ber 18th. Catalogue free. Address
j. A. MOREHEAD, President.
julyl3f
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
To curs A Gold In One pax

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININF
Tablets All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure.
Z. w. Groves signature 10 on each
box. 25c.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03

The pills that act as tonic, and not as
drastic purge, are DeWItt's Little Early
Risers. They cure headache, constipa-
tion, biliousness, jaundire, etc. Enly
Risers are small and easy 10 take and easy
to act. Sold by John f Jackson.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
WASHINGTON AND RETURN

On August 10th the Norfolk and
Western Railway will operate one of
their personally conducted low rate ex-
cursions to Washington, D. C. The
special train will leave Bluefeld at $50
a. m. and arrive at Washington at $50
D. m. The fare from Bluefeld is
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
HOT WEATHER
FEVER SPREADS
More Deaths and New Cases Of Yellow
Jack Come With Hot Wave.
ONE CASE At MONTGOMERY, ALA.
Chicago Drummer Ill With Disease at
Shreveport Mississippi Patrol Calls
For Messages From Governor

Blanchard.
New Orleans, Aug. Following is
the record up to p. M:
New cases, forty-two.
Total cases to date, S46.
Deaths, six.
Total deaths to date, sixty-eight.
New foci, four.
Total foci to date, fifty.
The days record shows continued
Improvement as far as the number OF
new foci is concerned and with no sec
ondary infection from any of the exist
ing foci, the general situation is regard
ed as hopeful. The large number OF
new cases, the largest yet reported in a
single day, shows that the tertiary In
fection among the panic stricken people
in the original district is appearing
which was to be expected. One OF the
new cases is on jackson avenue, in the
residence district, and the victim has re-
turned recently to the city from his
summer home on the lake.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03

ly result in at least one or two nomina-
tions different from those made by the
first primary,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
Trespass Notice.

All persons are hereby warned not 10
tresrase in any way on my lands situated
on the headwatere of Clear Fork. / will
enforce the law against any person who
violates this notice.
J. Floyd Gillespie.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03

GRAND JURY
BEGINS INQUIRY
Many Richmond Voters Questioned
Yesterday.
THR JUDGE URGES THOROUGHNESS.
Declares the Ballet is the Strong Arm OF
Citizenship and II is the Duty of the
Law to Preserve its Purity and
Witnesses Tell for
Whom they Voted.
Richmond, Va, July 31:-A special
grand jury today began the investiga-
ton of alleged fraud in the recent pri-
mary election. The voters from two
precincts were on hand and were inter-
rogated.
JUDGES STRONG CHARGE.
= Judge S. B. Witt, of the Hastings
kCourt, who convened the jury, deliv-
cred strong charge urging thorough
investigation. In this connection he
~ said - --~..
You will remember that the ballot is
the strong arm of citizenship, the badge
of manhood, and it is the duty of the
law to preserve its strength and power. "
Under the law no citizen can be COM
PEELED by any power to disclose for
whom he cast his vote, but in the pres
ent investigation very few refuse to tell
the grand jury frankly whom they voted
for.
MINISTER CRITICISES Mr.. WILLIAMS.
Rev. George H. Spooner, pastor OF
Broad Street Methodist church, one of
the largest in Richmond, has created a
sensation by a pulpit attack on Mr..
Alfred B. Williams, editor of the News
Leader, who is under Indictment for
having S25 to Samuel Goldstein, who
carried the First Precinct, Jefferson
Ward. for Mr.. Williams friend Colo
onel George Wayne Anderson, who was
a candidate for the Office of Common
wealth's Attorney. Mr.. Williams has
editorially been fighting for years for
purity in elections. On this line, Mr..
Spooner said:
'"The community has been startled
nv the disclosures of the fact that a
leading citizen and advocate of pure
elections had not only violated the law
in the use of money at the polls, but
unblushingly confessed himself guilty
of the charge, and defended his posi-
ton by claiming that he had right to
do it as he construed the law. If you
would instruct in good citizenship, first
reverence the law yourself" "
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
GRAND JURY
BEGINS INQUIRY
Many Richmond Voters Questioned
Yesterday.
THG JUDGE URGES THOROUGHNESS.
Declares the Ballet is the Strong Arm OF
Citizenship and it is the Duty of the
Law to Preserve its Purity and
Witnesses Tell for
Whom they Voted.

Richmond, Va, July S1:-A special
grand jury today began the investiga-
ton of alleged fraud in the recent pri-
mary election. The voters from two
precincts were on hand and were inter-
rogated.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03
JUDGES STRONG CHARGE.

Judge S. B. Witt, of the Hastings
kCourt, who convened the jury, deliv-
cred a strong charge urging thorough
investigation. In this connection he
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-08-03

NTIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court Of the County Of Taze-
well, on the 1T day of August, 1905.
Tazewell National Bank, corporation,
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1905-11-18
Fire in WaxhaW.
Mr.. J. D. Davis Loses his
Residence and Household
Effects.
Waxhaw Enterprise, Nov. 16.

Waxhaw Enterprise, Nov. 16.
While most of the people of
WaXhaw were at breakfast
Tuesday morning the general
alarm of fire was sounded. Mr..
J. D. Davis residence on North
Providence st. was found to be
in flames. The progress of the
fire was so rapid that prac ical.
ly none Of the household effects
were saved. All the members
of the family lost their clothing
except what they had on. II, g
fire is thought to have originat-
ed up stairs. The cause 10 un.
known. Mr.. Davis carried a
small amount of insurance on
his household goods, but not
near enough to cover the loss.
1t was by hard work that sever.
al nearby residences were saw
ed from burning.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1905-11-18
Japanese Marriage Laws.

Although Japan has revealed
herself as highly enlightened in
so1many spheres OF civilization,
she has not yet applied reforma-
tory principles to the institution
OF marriage.
There is as yet no such thing in
Japan as equality between the
sexes. The law relating to mar
riage recognizes no wrongs ex
cept on the Fart of the wife, from
whom the husband may obtain
a divorce by merely asserting that
he is tired Of her, or upon any Of
the following grounds:
Diaobedience, adultery, bar
renness, jealousy, physical an
tipathy, talkatiyeness. or theft.
When a girl is about to marry, ,
her mother jmpresses upon her
various rules Of conduct to be
followed during her welded lite.
Some OF these are:
"Ba always amiabIe to your
motheI.n-law.
"Dyu't talk too much.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1905-11-18
Shocking Sacrilege.
An Unnatural Story That
Comes From Virginia.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 15.-The
authorities are said to be looking
for evidence which will lead to
the arrest of young men who
committed sacrilege in St.
Luke's Episcopal church, in Ian
caster county. 1t is said that the
party of prominent society men,
accompanied by young woman,
went to the edi6ce and held a
mock communion service. Crack
ers and whiskey were used in.
stead of bread and wine. After
this sacrileglous service, the roy,
sterers smashed the table upon
which the feast was spread. The
young woman was then baptized
in the sacred font, which was also
smashed. The woman is said to
have since committed suicide in
a Baltim ore hotel.
HERE'S ANOTHER FROM OUR NEIGH.
BORING TOWN OF YoRKvILLE.
Yorkville special to The News
and Courier: Last Saturday night
Policeman Sanders caught Harry
Ward, the negro sexton of the
Church of the Good Shepherd,
(Episcopal) of this place, red
handed in the act Of selling whis
key TO three white men over the
pulpit of the church. In search
ing the vestry room a quantity of
whiskey was found in the closet
or wardrobe, where the surplice
Of the rector is kept when not in
use.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1905-11-18

Mail Advices from Philip
pines Show Damage Done
by Typhoon Under Esti-
mated.

Washington, Nov. 15.-Mail
advices rec 2ived from the
Philippines today show how in
adequately the devastation
caused by typhoon was des.
cribed in The cable reports last
month 1t is stated that at
least fifteen Americans and two
hundred natives lost their lives
and that the damage done wi
exceed $3,00O,000 in gold, in
the province Of Albai alone. Ii
the province of Sorsogan the
damage was placed at $4,000,
600. In these provinces 80 per
cent of the buildings were de
stroyed. As a result of the
storm and drought Of ea'ly
summer, only so per cent Of
the usual receipts from crops
will be obtained In SorsOgan
all municipal buildings an /
school houses with two eXceD.
tions were destroyed. 1t wi.
be eighteen months before IL
reW crop Of hemp will be avail
able for marnet, so that much
destitu'ion among the ma ives is
in vi able. The typhoon al.
most wiped out the rice and
sugar crops.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1905-11-18

"A man will die for want Of
sleep in about ten days and for
want Of air in about five minutes.
Three women and two men
burned to death, in a burning
building, in New York Thurs
day. Three of the victims were
kneel .ng in prayer when tho fire
reached them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-05

Pure food laws are good. Burnett $
Vanilla is pure food Take substitute.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-05
MARTIN KELLY ATTACHES
SALOON FOR A BIG DEBT
Political Boss Takes Charge of Re-
sort of Greggains & Sullivan
Pending DEVELOPMENTS.

Martin Kelly is tired OF being an
angel and last night he blossomed
out as the master of ceremonies at the
saloon of Greggains & Sullivan, 112
Ellis street. Kelly placed an attach
ment on the place for $1,000 for money
due him by Dave Sullivan, his son-in-
law and partner of Greggains. Kelly
also slapped an attachment on the sa-
loon at 750 Stanyan street, about to be
opened by Sullivan When Kelly had
finished putting on his plasters the
liquor firm of Treadwell & Co came
along with one for $1100 on the Ellis
street resort
Kelly claims Treadwell and others
have been taking advantage of Sulli-
van and explains that as the reason
for the attachment. Greggains stands
by and looks meekly on. but at the
same time wonders where he comes
in. Kelly thinks Greggains knows
more than he wants to tell, while the
prize fight promoter says he knows
nothing and wants to get out of the
saloon business for keeps.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-05
Something to Hold You.

'Gateways to the Smart Set" is the
subject Of an illustrated article in this
weeks Town Talk The Saunterer arti-
cles on affairs in social and business cir
cles are very interesting. This is the
breeziest Town Talk that has been issued
IN months and four extra pages have
been added 10 carry all the news and
sprlghtly comment. 1t contains another
poem from the pen of Louis Robertson
and other original verse and fiction. The
odore Bonnet has written of the Sothern-
Marlowe production. Among the anus
Ing features are quotations from current
short stories Of the Politics, showing that
they are explaining their own domestic
troubles in fiction 1t apears that If Won
don't read Town Talk you don't know
what Is going on in the world and that
you miss much genuine literature.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-05
PERSONAL.

DR.. B. NJ Reynolds of Santa Barbara is at
the st. Francis.
F. s. Chapman Of the United States geodetic
survey is at the Occidental.
DR.. and Mrs c. c. PARK OF Santa Barbara
staying at the ST. Francis
DR.. ]. f. Richardson and wife of Cedar
Rapids. Iowa, are at the Palace.
Eben Smith, a wealthy mining man OF Los
Angeles. Is registered at the Palace.
A. Andrews general agent of the Santa Fe
road at St Louis, is at the st. Francis.
DR.. J. Underwood and Mrs. Underwood Of
San Jose registered yesterday at the st. Fran
els.
Rev. ]. D. Quinn and Rev. D. Horgan OF
Sacramento are among the latest arrivals at
the St. Francis.
A. B. Hammond the well known lumber
magnate. returned yesterday from a business
trip to Los Angeles.
Among yesterdays arrivals at the Palace
were George Partridge. Topham Richardson
and Francis w. Ward of London.
Edward Warren Rollins Of Boston a men,
Der Of the banking Arm Of e. H. Rollins a
Sons is guest at the St. Francis.
President q. P. Ripley Of the Santa Fe road,
who has been looking the northern rail-
road territory far Chico. returned to the
city last evening.
f. L. Lomax. general passenger and ticket
agent and S. F. Booth, general agent OF the
local passenger department OF the Union Pacific
trip.
w. Reidt. prominent merchant of Portland,
Or, is at the Palace. With his daughter. Miss
Juliet. he has been making an extended tour
of California. They win be IN town for sew
eral days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-05

cidedly morose appearance, although the
jalier says The amt bellyaching.'
Barney Schneider, the noted San
Francisco turfman, who has a stock
farm near ST. Louis, again called upon
the prisoner. bringing with him large
basket of cafe products and chicken
salad, which he evidently enjoyed. The
turfman is the only friend who has Wis
tied the prisoner besides Leona Brooks.
Schneider said that although he would
rather visit him in church than a Jail,
yet he felt it his bounden duty to call
upon him and make his existence in the
city Jail more comfortable.
. Smith gave the woman who caused
his disgrace and ruin what he claims
was one of his last possessions, his tick
ct to Los Angeles, which he had pur-
chased shortly before his arrest. She
left for San Francisco at 10 o'clock to-
night
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-05
KNIGHTS OF RED BRANCH
ARE READY FOR PICNIC
Variety of Games and Irish Dances
Will Be Included in the


The thirty-sixth annual picnic of the
knights OF the Red Branch will be
held Sunday next at Shell Mound
Park. The games will include all the
Irish athletic sports, running, jump
ing, hammer throwing and so forth,
and amusing events, such as egg races,
fat mems and women's races, barrel
races and three-legged contests. A
feature will be made of the Irish step
dancing and the winners in all these
affairs will receive valuable prizes.
The committees are:
Games-Lieutenant James Smith. chairman; ;
William Murphy, NJ. Gaul. P. Kenny, T. P.
O'Dowd, j. ]. Sullivan. ]. J. Caldon and P.
PURCELL Irish dancng-P. j. Grove J. ].
Commit. p Reilly, j. OConnor. J. p. Kelleher,
]. ]. O'Connell Captain H. P Filgate Floor
Thomas McNaboe. director; T. L. O'Maloney.
H. Bugler P. Donohoe. w. J. Hudson. r. J..
Curtin, J. F. Waters, T. j. Melott. John
Burke B. J.. Sylver. william
F. Coleman. J. p. Moriarty. Daniel Harnedy.
J. J. Rogerson. James Smith, NJ Buckley, J.
Burke. J. Goughran, B. ]. Sylver. Reception
Thomas Desmond. Thomas Degnan, P. Toner,
NJ. O'Neill ]. F. Mccain James Wren. NJ.
A Duff r. O'Rourke. NJ Mclaughlin D. j.
Mccarthy Major Mclaughlin, B. McManus.
J. Deasy. 7. Harley, Thomas Monahan.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-05
Careless Official Is
Reduced to a
Clerkship.
G. B. Perkins Given
His Place by
McDougald.
Change Is Made at
DepoSed Mans
Request.

City Treasurer McDougald yester-
day reduced Chief Deputy Devote to
e clerkship at the latter's request and
Immediately appointed Charles B. Per-
kins, who has been receiving teller
in the Office for seven years past, to
the position vacated. While McDou-
gald places the utmost confidence in
the latter's unfortunate mistake in
cashing defaulHng Tax Collector
Smiths worthless check for SIS, $50 0S
merited some action on his part De-
NUJO WAS inclined 10 the same belief
and the change of positions was at
once put into effect. The other en-
ployes in the Office will remain as at
present.
The following communication was
filed by Devote with McDougald, ac-
Quainting the latter with his desires
Ia the premises:
Hon John z. McDougald, Treasurer-Dear
Sir respectfully submit the following: The
dollar thai should be in the vaults is there,
sl5.5eo Oe
During the time that / have been employed
sn your Office. handled about $4,000. 600, and
notwithstanding the Grand Jury came upon me
unexpectedly and taking control Of my cash
80 that If any shortage was there 1 would
not be permitted TO make it good they found
that my cash was es cents TO the good.
lou EepoSeo great commence in me. ana
II is gratifying to know that I did not abuse
1t TO my own personal ends. Ny great error
has tried your friendship beyond any hope of
q continuance, 50 ] request you TO now make
such disposition Of me as viii best serve the
Interests OF all concerned. II you decide to
retain me in your Office until the end OF this
inquiry, i would be pleased 10 have you
transfer me 10 other work and assign the cash
70 other persons. Respectfully yours
LOUIS A. DEVOTE.
Charles 3. Perkins, the new Chief
Deputy Treasurer. is a man Of known
Integrity in the community. He was
nrst appointed receiving teller by
Treasurer 1. J. Truman in January,
1888 When Samuel H. Brooks was
elected Treasurer on the Democratic
ticket in 1900 he invited Perkins to
retain the place of receiving teller,
although the latter is a Republican.
Perkins has resided in this city for
thirty years and previous to entering
politics was successfully engaged in the
retail furnishing goods business for
twenty years. He is a director in the
Young Mems Christian Association
and is also president of the local COM
mission handling the publishing inter-
ests of the Methodist Episcopal
church.