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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

F. j. Haltigan, state deputy of the
Knights of Columbus in this jurisdiction,
is making preparations for a big meeting
in this city. to be held the latter part of
February, when the knights will be adj
dressed by men prominent in the public
eye. This will be one of series of meet
ings to be held at the knights of Column
bus Temple during the winter.
1t is stated that at one of these meet
ings Cardinal Gibbons will address the
Knights of Columbus in the local home.
Cardinal Gibbons will bring a message to
the order at large.
Cardinal Gibbons is close to the hearts
Of the men," said prominent member of
the Knights of Columbus to Star re-
porter. and our members are especially
anxious to have a visit from him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Randolph-Macon BANQUET.

The annual banquet OF the Randolph
Macon Alumni Association was held last
night in the Y. NJ. c. A. banquet hall
Those present were: Prof. ]. Fred Peake
OF George Washington University and
president of the association. DR. Day OF
George Washington University. William
Prettyman or Rockville Md: Rev. j. n.
Balthis. Rev. j. w. Smith. ]. !. Smms.
Rev. Mr. Balingee. James Brannin. David
and Paul Hulfish of Alexandria. Thomas
L. kiSler Of Falls Church. Charles Walters
of Langley. Va; w. +. Prettyman- +. 5.
Love, Rev o. J. Rives. r. IL. Travel. w
p. johnson and DIR. r. +. Blackwell.
president of Randolph Macon College.
Dr. Blackwell spoke on the athletic
side of college life and announced that
two new chairs will be established al
Randolph Macon College in the near
future DIR. Day. Mr.. Peake and Mr.
Prettyman also spoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Stumph & Lyford's February Sale
commences Monday 1t offers furniture
buyers extraordinary opportunities for Sc
curing bargains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Over Twenty-three Years Ago
Baby had Severe Attack-Years
Later Grandfather Suffered
Torrents With the Disease
Virulent Sores Developed from
Knees to Toes.
BOT OWE COMP LIE1E
RECOVERY ITO GU7T0GWRA

Elm 1854 my grandson, babe. had an attack
Of eczema, and after trying the doctors to the
extent of heavy bills and increase of the
disease and suffering, l recommended Cuticura
and in few weeks the child was well. He Is
today a strong man and absolutely free from the
disease few years ago l contracted eczema.
and became an intense sufferer. whole winter
passed without once having on shoes. my ankles
and nearly from the knees to the toes being COW
cred with virulent tried practitioners
SPECIALISTS dermatologists, etc. to purpose.
MY daughter law reminded me Of having pre-
scribed Cuticura for my grandson more than
twenty years ago. at once procured the Cuti-
cura remedies and found immediate Improvement
and final cure. till today though well along in
years, I am as though I had never had that
disease L am we'll known In the vicinitv of
Louisville and Cincinnati. and all this could be
verified by witnesses. NJ. W. LaItue SIS 9TH St,
Louisville, KY, April % and May IA, 1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Uses Hickory Stick on Highwayman

Report is made by b. F. Michigan that
he had an uncomfortable experience near
nth and II streets last Wednesday morn
ing while returning home. He says he was
stopped by a stranger and asked for
money enough to buy coffee. Mr.. McGui-
gan. who is nearly eighty years o. age,
asked the stranger why he made such a
demand and was told to hurry up with
the money. A hickory cane carried by Mr..
McGuigan was then used with telling ef-
feet He advises that pedestrians who
are out late at night carry such sticks for
protection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Separate w. C. T. u. Organized.

Mrs Rosetta e. Lawson, national organ
izer for the W. c. r. L.. met the repre-
sentatives of five w. c. T. u. branches
among the colored women of the District
last Friday evening. and organized Dis
trict w. c. T. u, with the following OIL
GERS: Mrs Sterling n. Brown. president
Mrs. Rosetta F. Lawson. vice president
at-Iarge: Miss Ida b. Fleming. recording
secretary; Miss Ella NJ. Boston, CORE
spending secretary: Miss Maria 3. Wood,
treasurer: Mrs. Maria Jones. secre-
tary: Mrs. Eleanor j. Wilson, l.. I. l..
secretary The meeting was held at the
Nineteenth Street Baptist Church
committee to draft a suitable constitu-
ton was appointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Money to lend at and &c on real estate.
Frank L. Rawlings Co., 1906 Pa. ave-
Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Hospital Work in China.

1t is announced that DIR. and Mrs. G. T.
Johnson. who have been engaged in med
ical and teaching work since 1890 al
Ichou-Fu and it's adjacent territory in
northern China. will give in costume an
account of their hospital. dispensary and
teaching work tomorrow evening at the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, 18th and
Fairmont streets under the auspices OF
the Woman's Missionary Society.
1t is stated that 1t has been no uncom-
mon experience with these medical and
religious workers to treat 600 patients
during a brief itinerary of five DAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Penalties on Railroads.

Penalties aggregating more than a mil
lion dollars have been imposed since the
beginning of last year upon the rail-
ways of the country for failure to arrive
and depart on schedule time with the
mails. according to a statement sent to
the Senate by the Postmaster General, in
response to a resolution introduced by
Senator Clay. These fines have been i'm
posed upon information furnished by the
railway companies themselves, they be-
ing required to submit sworn statements
at the end of each quarter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

so Smokecraft Cigar Bands
will entitle you TO a check See large ad
in sporting section, Sundays Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY.
Has Infant With Her and Tells
Pathetic Story of Privation.


Elizabeth Coleman, alias Mary Brown,
who said she lived on Sheriff roads Mary
land. was arraigned in the Police Court
today charged with petit larceny from
each of five department stores on 7th
street The alleged stolen property con-
sisted of gloves, stockings. handkerchiefs,
scarfs, ribbons and other merchandise
which were identified by employees of the
several stores
The accused woman entered plea of
guilty to each of the charges, and was
sent to Jail for five months in default OF
SID fine. She had with her five months
old child and told the court she was COM
PEELED to steal in order to purchase food
for herself and the infant. During the
serving of her jail sentence her babe viii
be cared for by the District authorities.
The arrest in the case was made Thurs
day by Detectives Pratt and Hewlett OF
the central office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Owen Tailoring Is Perfect.
elegant and thorough. 423 11th
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Reckless Waste of Forests.

Clifford Pinchot, forester. addressed the
members of the National Geographic So
ciety last evening at National Rifles
Armory on the reckless waste of the for
ests and other natural resources of the
United States. Mr.. Pinchot said that il
the present course is pursued this coun-
try will soon be in the condition of Pal
estine. northern Africa, Spain and Gree6e
but he added that there is now an
awakening of the pubic's mind to this
question, which argues well for the flu
lure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Suit Settled Out Of Court.

The Merchants and Mechanics Savings
Bank Of this city has withdrawn its suit
against the Victor Safe and Lock Com
pany Of Ohio and Samuel Rodman, man
ager Of Rodman's Engineering and Con-
struction Company of this city, filed re-
Gently, all differences between the plain
tiff and defendants having been satisfac-
torily adjusted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers fol
Fort Monroe, Norfolk. Newport News anG
all points south every evening In the
year at $50 o'clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly 10 am TO pm. Arlington and
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to AleXan'
dria every hour and half from am tt
pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

\ petition in voluntary bankruptcy has
been filed in the District Supreme Court
by Edward j. Lewis. dealer in dental
supplies. at 80 18th street northwest His
debts are listed at s1o,O75.9O, and his
assets at S14.124. Attorney David N
Huston represents the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Knights Of Columbus to Meet.

For the best and most efficient help use
The Star want ads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Voluntary Bankruptcy,

Star want ads will bring good Gus
toners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Labor by Women and Children.

An investigation into labor by women
and children will be conducted by Hardee
Wyatt Of Tennessee, appointed for that
purpose by the bureau of labor Mr..
Wyatt will. inspect either the southern
cotton factories or the Pennsylvania
glass works.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
WILL BE HEARD AGAIN.
Jury in Trial of Malinda Brown
Unable to Agree

After celebrating four hours yesterday
afternoon the jury in the case of Malinda
Brown. charged with conducting an I'M
licensed bar. whose case consumed the
entire afternoon before Judge Mullowny
OF the Police Court, reported a disagree
men. and was discharged.
The charge upon which Mrs. Brown was
tried yesterday was the result of police
raid OF her establishment. 1905 Sth street
September l last, in which. il is alleged, a
quantity of liquor in pint and half-pin'
bottles was seized. The raiding party
consisted of Detective Green and Police
men Foley and Weber of the tenth pre-
cinct The case will probably be retired
in March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Alarms of Fire.

BlaZes in three chimneys attracted the
attention of the fire department yester-
day and last night. One was at the house
of Senator p. c. Knox, 1927 * street. and
the others were at 2OCJ i street and 1916
n street. No damage was caused the
property in either instance.
Fire caused about $500 damage to the
home and barber shop of Samuel
Dibenello, Cedar street, last evening about
$50 o'clock. The fire was due to an
overheated furnace, the police report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Reading Room for the Blind.

The following is the program for volun-
teer readings and music in the reading
room for the blind at the Library of
Congress from $50 o'clock to $50 o'clock
pm:
Tuesday, February 4. Mr.. Edwin CAL
low dialect reading and humorous mono
logue; Thursday February 6, English
song recital by Mr.. Ernest F.. Leigh, as
sisted by Miss Lucy Brickenstein: Satur-
day, February s. Mr.. f. l.. Temple, THE
Genius of Dickens"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Oil Heaters-Gas Radiators.
1904 G st. C. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG Il st

Fire in stable on the grounds at Sol
diers' Home yesterday caused about $40
daTsage. The building was erected there
for the use of the employees of the Lake
Stone Company. and a number of tools
belonging to the company were destroyed
The loss is not covered by insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Neil Sullivan "A member of the Hospital
Corps United States Army. last evening
about $50 o'clock accidentally fell from
the wharf at the foot of Sd street south
cast Two policemen and others about
the wharf soon dragged him ashore The
policemen wanted him to go to hos
pital and receive treatment. but Sullivan
said he was able to take care of himself.
and returned to the Washington bar
racks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Lawrence Lyddane. six years Of age
whose home is at 716 street southwest
accidentally fell to the pavement at the
corner of 18th and ID streets southwest
yesterday afternoon and injured his head
He was suffering from slight conclusion
of the brain when he reached the Elmer
gency Hospital. The boy was able to
go home after he had received treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Funeral of Edward L. McClelland.

The funeral of Edward l.. McClelland
carpenter and contractor. was held at .
o'clock this afternoon. the services being
conducted at Sardo's chapel. in North
east Washington. The paIIbearers were
members of the Amalgamated Association
of Carpenters and members of that and
other labor unions attended The inter-
ment was in Glenwood cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Eliza Woods. colored, fifty-one years of
age. residing at 3O14 Sherman avenue.
accidentally fell and injured her left hand
while alighting from street car at New
York avenue and 10Th street last night
The crossing policeman wanted her to go
to hospital, but she declined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Pennsylvania Society Meeting.

Arrangements have been completed for
Representatives Lanahan and McHenry
of Pennsylvania, Miller of Kansas and T.
V. Powderly chief of the division of in
formation of the bureau of immigration.
to address a meeting of the Pennsylvania
Society in Pythian Temple this evening.
Samuel r. Stratton, president of the or
ganiZatiOn, will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

only to be used toward opening a savings
account with the United States Trust Co.
on receiving 30 lib. Elk Grove Butter
coupons or 20 Golden Rod Sausage cou-
pons. 10 of each will be accepted
Golden & Co.. 92S La ave- ja24-t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Independent Sons of Jonadab Meet.

Hope Council. No. l, Independent Order
Sons of Jonadab, held a largely attended
and enthusiastic meeting at Lincoln Hall.
corner 7th and d streets northwest,
Thursday evening. There were present
visitors from Unity Council, No. 2. and
several of the grand officers. Three can
ddates were initiated.
Temperance addresses were made by
Grand Chief j. +. Rhodes. Samuel
DcNedrey and Past Grand Chief j. &.
Daley and others. Songs and recitations
by NJ Costello. j. j. Spellman. J. Mangum,
j. r. Dee. Balm Farr. II. Hand, r.. {. X.
HUMPHREYS and William Riley.
Refreshments were served by the COM
mittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Baltimore and Return, $1.25,

Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
Every Saturday and Sunday All trains
both ways, both days, except Royal Limit
ed. City offices. 1417 G st. and 619 Penna
aye-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Condition Of Mrs. M. A. @. MARITIME

The condition of Mrs. Mirah Andrews
Clancy MARITIME, who attempted suicide
yesterday morning at her home. 507 I'd
street. by turning on the gas after she
had written a number of letters, was
much improved this morning. Physicians
at the Casualty Hospital say they think
she is out of danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Have Your Bank Account

where it will earn money for you Bank
ing dept. of Union Trust Co, 18th and
II SITS. pays interest on all accounts. sub
ject to check. Government supervision.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Well Send You a Check

only to be used toward opening savings
account with the United States Trust Co.
on receiving 20 lib. Elk Grove Butter
coupons or 90 Golden Rod Sausage cou-
pons. 10 of each will be accepted.
Golden G. Co, 92S La. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Navy Yard Branch.

Bradley's Drug Store. Sth and T. streets
southeast. receives want Ads for The
Star at l cent a word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
500 for the Best Solution.

The mystery of loaf OF bread PROPOSE
ton, Into how many pieces of various
sizes is 1t possible to divide loaf OF
ME1NBERGS Bread with six straight
cuts of knife across any side? See
Saturdays or Sundays Star. large ad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Work Notable for Excellence.

The printing done by Byron s. Adams
312 18th. reaches the highest standard
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Your Health and Well Being

are too precious to permit your using
any beers but Heurichs. Perfectly brew
ed. aged and bottled. they're first in pur-
ity. doz. Maerzen or Senate, s1.15 >
doz. Lager. $1.D Bottle rebate, soc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
s125 to Baltimore and Return

Every Saturday and Sunday via Penn
sylvana Railroad. Tickets good returning
until Sunday night All regular trains ex-
EFT the Congressional Limited.'-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

mot only is II most carefully brewed.
but special care is exercised TO age IL
perfectly. Try this delicious dark peer
Phone W. 43J. Abner-Drury Brew co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
We Have Commenced to Cut Prices
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9th & N Y ave. NV

crisp morning and a cup of white
House" Coffee start the wheels of bodily
vigor and keep them moving all the live
long day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Everybody Comes to Us for Lumber
prices Libbey & Co., 9th and NY. ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Coal
Coal!
Coal. I

This is fine weather for very fine coal
We have it. Would be pleased to have
your order. Prompt delivery. Johr
Moran e. Co.. 1744 and 2126 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Women's Suits cleaned with surprising
thoroughness. AT. Bornot & Bro, 1924 r st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

The Annual February Furniture
Sa,s at Stumph Lyford's. GIL to 63'
Massachusetts avenue. commences Mon
day a chance for bargains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
CITY ITEMS.
Order Connecticut Pies

at your grocer's. They're crisp. delicious
pies made OF the best materials and baked
just so. All good kinds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Tin Roofs and Plumbing Repaired.
Hutchinson & Mccarthy, 1917 18th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Rare Old Laces cleaned. but made to re-
tain old appearance. Bornot. 122i + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Annual Reduction Sale-$3 Saxony
Wool Jackets and Sweater Coats. $15O.
Auerbach's, Z & H. fe1-sa tut If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Look Out! Lumber Prices Much
lower. Libbey & Co. 9th and NY. ave. n. W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Annual February Furniture SaIe

The bargain opportunity of the year Be
on hand early and get first choice. Stumpf
& Lyford, G31 to $50 Massachusetts, ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

The agonizing itching and burning Of the skin.
as in eczema: the frghtful scaling. as in psori-
asis: the loss OF hair and crusting OF scalp. as
in scaled head the facial disbursement. as in
acne-all demand remedies of extraordinary vir-
tues to successfully cope with them. That Cuti-
cura Soap Ointment and Pills such stands
proven by testimonials Of remarkable cures when
many remedies and even physicians have failed.
One set is often sufficient TO cure.
Cuticura Soap (25c) to Cleanse the Skin, Cuti-
cura Ointment f50c) to Heal the Skin and Cuti-
cura Resovent t5Oc) Tor In the form of Chocolate
coated pills. &c per vial of 60l to Purify the
Blood. Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug
& Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston. Mass.
GyMailed free. Cuticura Book on Skin DIsca SEES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
Well Send You a Check

As water feeds flowers. Satin skin cseam
nourishes the skin to health. 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
All Kinds Of Good Flooring

An excellent quality. only s. per 100 #
Phone Eisinger Bros, 2iO9 7th NV.
ja31-d, eSu.3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
so Smokecraft Cigar Bands

Will entit1e you to check. See large ad
In sporting section. Sundays Star. ja26-t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Carriages for Social Events.
by Downey's, 1920 l.. Reasonable rates
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

Stumph & Lyford's February Sale
commences Monday. G31-639 Mass. ave
III
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-06
BURGLARS
AND OTHER MEN OF
TYPE CAN co FREE
CONTINUED From Page One)

law could be laughed at by the Offend
er. He had not committed murder
nor been d parry to a lynching, so the
$500 fund appropriated by the county
council would not be available for an
expense fund in his case
The law presumes that the officers
Of the law will bear any expense in the
furtherance of their duties. It is held
by local county officials that such pre-
sumption is no inducement to the en-
forcement Of the statutes. A town
marshal or constable may be in pur-
suit of a rObber. who escapes from his
jurisdiction. If he does not wish to
continue the chase and bear contingent
expenses his only alternative is to tel
ephOne the sheriff. and in the mean
time give the fugitive his hoped for
opportunity TO escape The conditions
are decried by the county authorities,
but in the absence Of solution it is evil
dent they will continue.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-06

and Mrs. Gale Wickersham and
daughter, Florence, Miss Lon NJ,
Railsback, Bessie and Herbert
Holmes.
The Domestic science Association
has been invited to attend a meeting
of the Sixth district federation of
clubs which will be held in the Chris
tian church at COnnersville, Wednes-
day. May thirteenth. All members
are urged TO attend, An excellent
program will be given, followed by a
luncheon and a social time. Every
literary society in the city has been
invited and each is requested to send
two delegates.
y - ~
The Mems club or the First Presby-
terrain church, met last evening in the
church parlOrs, After the regular
program a social time followed. The
club meets the first Tuesday of every
month.
Mrs. Sarah Crockett was hostess for
the Spring Grove Sewing Circle yes
terday afternoon a her suburban
home in Spring Grove. The hours
We're spent at needlewOrk and in a So
cial manner. Light refreshments
were served. The circle meets every
two weeks.
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The Helping Hand society will meet
tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Henry
Weisbrodt.
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The Daughters Of the American
Revolution will hold their last meet
ing, Saturday evening, May twenty
third with Mrs. w. w. Gaar, regent.
Mrs. Guthrie, state regent. is expect
ed to address the organization.
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The WOmans Relief Corps will meet