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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

Miss Jessie Horton came up from
Stanton Friday evening to attend the
Elks dancing party.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27
Personal.

Mrs. G. d. Butterfield will return
from Omaha tonight where she went
on Thursday to meet her father, A. P.
Doe of Davenport, Iowa. Mr.. Doe will
spend Thanksgiving in the home OF
his daughter
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

Miss Edith Barrett entertained the
young ladies of the o. NJ. G. club last
evening.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

Mrs. N. A. Huse was hostess to the
Bridge club on Friday afternoon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

Mrs. S. G. Mayer was hostess to
the Wednesday club this week.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

Mrs. Robert Reynolds entertained
q company of eight ladies at a pretty
l o'clock luncheon on Tuesday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

Miss Mildred McNamee entertained
company of little friends on Satur-
day in honor of her ninth birthday. A
dainty little supper was served at the
close Of a jolly afternoon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

Sheriff W. c. ELY.
Frieda Martins, age three, to j. w.
Davies, u Madison carpenter
William and Louis Baust, age four
and six, to j. j, Adams, Madison
contraction
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

The ladies' auxiliary of the B. of
l.. Il. and f. met Wednesday after.
noon at the home of Mrs. c. w. Rose
ial business session. After the bust
ness had been transacted the ladies
enjoyed a social visit and luncheon
was served by Mrs. Roseberry at the
close Of the afternoon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

Mrs. p. H. Salter entertained the
Bridge club on Monday. Mrs. ]. c..
Stitt Mrs. ]. S. Mathewson and Miss
Helen Bridge were guests of the club
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-11-27

The Ladies' Guild OF Trinity
church met Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. A. B. Baldwin on South
Fifth street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14

black and as thick MS tar ana almost
rs powerful as binder. Having al
ways been waste product. II can be
bought at lower price than coal tar
and in greater quantities. In labarl.
tory experiments II behaved so we'll
and held out such promises for IDEAL
roads that the practical test OF real
road was decided upon
Stag as the useless byproduct OF
the blast furnaces and molasses as the
useless byproduct of the sugar re-
tincrics." u circular issued by the ol!ce
OF public roads says, "may In fc.v
years rcyoluuonize country rond build
Ing, create "a demand for more extend
ed roads in the United States, where
those products are most easily II be
had. and add millions to the wealth
OF the country by putting cash
value on hitherto waste material.
while experts are laborlng with
these experiments In the east. south
and middle west. another scientist.
also from the office of public roads. is
engaged at Independence, Kan. I'm try
Ing To devise method of constructing
oiled roads analogous TO the methods
which have produced the famous oiled
roads of southern California He ~
mixing heavy oils. possessing pro
nounced asphaltc bases. with natural
soil and sand and compacting the
preparation so formed with a tampIng
roller.
The oiled roads OF California have
saved millions OF dollars 10 the farm
ers and fruit growers of that fertile
state In the last few years by sup
pressing the dust that formerly arose
In binding clouds with the passing OF
every vehicle. Those dust clouds.
floating 10 adjacent fields and or
chards, deprecated the price OF farm
produce and lowered the values OF
real estate To startling degree The
sprinkling of oil was tried and the
dust was held In check. Then some
OF the roads were plowcd and the oil
mixed with the earth and the mass
firmly rolled to n properly crowned
surface. Splendid results followed in
most instances"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14

How TO peat an undertaken: Cough
and Coughing end in Coffin. Cure the
Cough, stop the Cougning, and let
the undertaken keep his Coffin. Ry-
dale's Cough Elixir is the best and
surest way or accomplishing this re-
suit. Best. because 1t contains the
best remedies known to aid nature to
cure cough. Surest, because 1t posi-
lively does not contain opiates or
harmful drugs OF any kind. Guaran-
teed under the Pure Food and Drug
Law. For sale by White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
HELD FOB
FORGERY

one of the boldcst schemes OF
forgery ever perpetrated In the his
tory OF Logan county is being un-
earthoG since the arrest OF man
who gave his name as A. Bays.
About one month ago this man
Bays endorsed two notes for $500
each which were drawn to the or
der of himself. over to Wyatt Bel
cher. Thcse notes were dated June
], 1905 and were drawn on the
late Or. +. S. Stafford. OF Gilbert
w Va. and made payable at the
Logan National Bank six and
twelve months after date respect
lively. The signature to the notes
were witnessed by Willard Fergu-
son.
Both Bays and Ferguson were ar
rested for this crime by Peter Gore
and Dow Butcher and brought to
town where they had an examining
trial Monday, and are now in jail
in default OF bail to await circuit
court
1t developed in the examining
trial that these notes were drawn
after the death OF DR.. Stafford and
an attempt was made 10 discount
them at the Logan National Bank.
This Bays is believed to the c.. A
Bays who has penitentiary record
as forger from Kanawha county
having returned from the pen about
eight months ago. Besides this he
is thought to be implicated in a
number OF dark transactions
throughout Logan, Wyoming and
Mcdowell count es.-Logan Banner.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
SLAG-ASPHALT ROAD,
Governments Tests to Provide a
DustIeSs Highway.
NOVEL USE FOR MoLASSES.
Waste Product Of Sugar Refineries
Utilized 40 Binder For "candy"
Highway Near Newton, mass.-Oi
Tried In Kansas


Utilized 80 Binder For a "Candy"
Highway Near Newton, mass.-oh
Tried In Kansas
Chicago is To have dustless road.
and superintendent NJ. ]. Doherty of
the department of streets and thc su.
perintcndcnts of all the park systems
are awaiting the result Of the expert.
ment with interest.
IT road will be constructed OF blast
furnace Stag combined with asphalt or
tar by the Office OF public roads OF the
United States department OF aCrlcul-
ture. 1t will be one OF number of
experiments conducted by the depart
ment in the effort to give the nation
dust proof thoroughfares. Possibly the
Epad will be constructed In one of the
south side parks
If the results are as satisfactory as
the preliminary conditions Indicate. the
slag-asphalt or slag-tar roads will real
lie the hope Of the scientists for both
the utilization OF byproducts and the
attainment OF a dustless road.
The road TO he constructed i'm Chi
NH~O hLh'l tit Ss.l''N SION Oh NDle1
Engineer Vernon Nj. Pcirce will be of
Stag and asphalt 1t will he carefully
observed during the trying months Of
winter. If In the spring it has been
established that this class of road re.
mains firm, does not rut. sheds water
and makes but little dust vast step
forward Will have been taken IN road
building.
More novel than this, however. the
Office of public roads has been prcpar-
Ing In the east to lay stretch of
what facetious writers are almost Ger.
tain to label candy" road In all
flights OF fancy 1t is probable that no.
body except scientist would go so
far afeld in research as TO adopt mo.
lasses as road building material. but
that is exactly what has been done
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
ARRESTED FOR STEALING COW

Joe Bozelle. a negro. was arrest.
ed yesterday by the chief OF police
and Officers Peterman and Roles
He Is charged with stealing a COW
in broa dday light and selling the
same to Mr.. Ford, the butcher. The
police do not know to whom the
cow belonged and as a means OF
finding her owner give the follow
ing description: Red COW with
crooked horns. has been dry for
some time, but appears as though
she would become fresh in two
months.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14

Every woman desires a good COM
plexion. but oft-timeE either ruins
the one she has or falls to gain one
by the paint and powder method she
employs. A good complexion is from
within and can't be painted or pow
Tered on. Two things are necessary
IN order to be the possessor OF a
good complexion. A healthy action
OF the liver and good rich blood.
Rydale's Liver Tablets taken occa-
sionally and followed for a week or
ten days by Rydale's Tonic aud plen-
ty OF fresh air and out OF doors ex-
ercise VIII beat all the paint and
powder in the world. Try It lust
once aud see. The White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
VALUE OF WIDE TIRES.
One Of the First Essentials to Good
Highways.


The King drag is no doubt good
thing, but how about the wide tired
wagon Observe the dirt road after a
thorough soaking. The farmer cannot
work In his fields. and. having some
wheat. corn. oats or hogs TO Laul TO
market. the time TO haul is while
the fields are unfit TO be worked, saw
ing time by doing so.
He loads his product into his one
and half inch tired wagon. 1000
pounds or more. and probably bitches
four horses to his load. and along the
whole distance he cuts a rut from
three TO six inches deep. Several of
his neighbors do likewise. and soon
the road is worked down 10 the con-
slstency of mortar foot deep. says j.
L. Anderson OF Agenda, Kan, i'm the
Farmers Advocate. All observers will
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
THREE WEEKS MEETIN
AT SIMMONS w. "

George +. Williams informs us
that Rev. j. II. Newberry. the well
known evangelist. OF Roanoke, Va.
VIII hold three, weeks meeting at
simmons Creek commencing Octo-
Der 18th. This g the same evaneel-
ist who held a very successful re-
vival at Coopers recently. All who
wish to hear the true gospel preach
ed will do well 10 come out and hear
the wonderful man OF God.
Remember the place and date,
Simmons Creek Baptist church. Sun
day, October 18th.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
NOTICE TO THE PUTBLJC

On October 1. 1908, we sold our
business and good will to C. B. Har-
man and Company, who will contin-
ue the business at the same stand j..
We take this method of thanking
our friends for their liberal pat
ronage and bespeak for our success
sors continuance of the same.
Respectfully,
HETHERINGTON &c CO..
By w. II. Hetherington.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
EFRECr or NARRow ANp WIDE WIRES.

Ell of NARROW AND WIDE TIRES.
bear me out when / say that IL these
tires had been four inches or more
the road would have been benefited
rather than damaged A wide tire I'M
der load makes an observer think
of n roller.
L think this wide tire proposition is
one OF the first essentials to good
roads and should be encouraged by
legislation and n limit law for the
amount Of load for every inch of tire
width. If wagon tires were required
to be three Inches or more for 1000
pound loads and one additional inch
for each added 1000 or major fraction
thereof, very much less work would be
required to maintain our roads.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
ROGERS LIVERWORT
TAR AND CHANCHALAGUA

For the complete cure OF coughs
colds, asthma and bronchitis and all
lung complaints tending to consump
ton. Liverwurt Tar and Wild Cher
ry, have for ages maintained an
established reputation as a standard
cough remedy. 1t contains no OPT
um or harmful drug, can be given
with safety to children. Price 800
Sold by the White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14

Assistant Chemist Provost Hubbard of
Director Pages scientific corps has
been leveling n half mile stretch of
road near Newton, Mass, for the lay
ing of the first molasses road.
This molasses is the almost useless
byproduct of the great cane sugar re-
hneries of the south and the beet
sugar refineries of the west and south
west 1t IS sickishly sweet, nearly as
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
Try Daily Leader Want ads.

Your stomach churns and digests
the food ycu eat; II found torpid. or
out OF order. your whole system suf-
ters from blood poison. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea keeps the
stomach in perfect condition, max
ing you well and happy. 35 cents,
lea or Tablets. For sale by the
White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14

ID. NJ. Easley, p. q.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
Banks Make Donation For New Roads.

AS starter Tor fund to construct
new road from Rock river bridge to
the town hall In Drury township, H.,
three banks in Moline. Ill. have do.
mated $1,000 toward the fund OF 500.
GOO which will he raised for the cT.
Denses Of the road. Each bank gave
one-third of the amount, IT will megn
great deal to the city OF Moline. as It
will be direct thoroughfare to the
south end of the county The road Will
be n regulation state road and will
allow ample room for any kind OF vehi
cles to pass.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
CARBOLIC
SALVE WITH ARNICA
AND WITCH HAZEL

The best saive IN the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, letter, chapped hands and
all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to
give satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Csc. Sold by the White Phar-
macy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.

TO the voters of Mercer county
desire to announce tha. II | am
elected sheriff OF Mercer county
Mr.. 60. NJ. Barge, # BlueGerG WI
% my deputy for Beaver PolI dis
triot
JOHN B. NEAL.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-14

III the CLERK Ofnce of the circuit
court OF the county of Mercer on the
9TH day OF October, 1908.
Paul Jones e Company.
VS..
George w. Whitworth.
In Chancery. Scire Facias.
The object of this proceeding is
to have this suit revived in the
name of the personal representa-
tive and the heirs al law of George
w. Whitworth, deceased, and that
they may show cause, II any they
can, why said suit should no. be
revived and proceeded in to n final
judgment, and for general relief.
And it appearing from an affida-
Wit made and filed with the papers
In this cause. that the defendant.
Lula Gillespie is a nonresident of
the state Of West Virginia. il IA
therefore, on motion Of the plain
tin, by counsel, ordered that saii
defendant do appear at the clerks
office OF the circuit court of Mercer
county within one month after tb,
date of the first publication Of this
order and do what may be necessary
to protect her interest in this suit
Attest:
w. B. HONAKER.
Clerk.
ID. NJ. Easley. d. q.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24
STILL UNCONSCIOUS
Jockey Smith, Hurt in Races,
in Serious Condition at
Hospital.
TRANCE AN EASY VICTOR
Captures Holly Handicap nj Graves
cnd--Fitzhcrbcrt Finishes
Strong Second.

Gravesend, n. Y, Sept. 23'-The
feature of the card at Gravesend to-
day was the Holly handicap, which
resulted In an easy victory for Trance,
and Fitzherbert, closing strong, was
an easy second.
Jockey II. smith, who received a
very bad fill yesterday, Is still uncon-
scious and In very bad condition In
the hospital. Little hope is entertain
ed for his recovery
Summaries:
First race, two year Odds selling
Ave and half furlongs: Witchine
Hour, lo7, Shilling. won; Georg, W
Lebold, lol, Gilbert, second, Ragman
io2, Marster, third Time. 1907 is.
Second race steeplechase, handicap
four year olds and upward, about two
niles Waterspeed, i42. Mckinney
won; Mark Gumberts. 1872. Henderson
second; Sandy Creeker, 1873, Davidson
third Time, 1851 2-5.
Third race, three year olds and up
ward. selling, one mile and an eighth;
Anlmus. l0l, Shilling, won; Kllllecran-
kie, 49, Lynch second, Castlewood, e5
Lang, third Time, l.5i
Fourth race, the Holly handicap. two
year olds, Ia furlongs: Tfhnce. lis
Mccarthy, won: Fltzherbert. l2i. shill
ing, second; Hilarious, i22, hotter
third. Time, 1905 is.
Fifth race, handicap, mile and M
eighth; panoscara, 1o2, Mccarthy
won; Brookdale Nymph. ll2, Gilbert
second. Tileing, 1O1, Sumter, third
Time, l;54 as.
Sixth race, mares. three year old
and up. selling, about six furlongs
Queen Marguerite loi, Shilling, won
Ida D., loi, Sweet, second; Blskra, lo2
| Cullen, third. Time, l:lo 2-5
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24

A bunch OF candidates are out for the
Westville team this year, including the
following: Beecher, Morgan, c. shum
way, Brooks, Summers, r. shumway,
j. Ganfney, b Nelson, William Boyd.
The first five will probably compose
the team.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24
FOOTBALL RECORDS
Schedule for 1908 and Cham
pionship Games Since
1875.

With the opening OF the University
comes very useful attractive pamph-
let setting forth the football sched-
ules for this year. that for both varsity
and freshmen elevens. and the cham
pion football records since 1875 with
Princeton and Harvard. The booklet
Is OF four pages and is printed in blue
and leather color on russell.
The Gamble Desmond Co has Issued
the booklet and It Is to be had for
the asking at this store in the up
holstery department, second floor. as
YOU step off the elevator, There Is a
lively demand for the schedule among
Yale men.
TIL, booklet is heavy enough 10 last
all season and 10 carry in the inside
pocket. The size Is convenient ons.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24
Store News

These are just in
some Of them ahead of the season.
CHEESE. .Parmesan in the
loaf. CAMEMBERT from France.
STlLrON and CHEDDAR in glass
Jars, from England.
BUTTER CRACKERS, the old
fashioned kind-round, thick--wth
substance and flavor to them. Best
oyster cracker made.
Pound, lac
ITALIAN BREAD, called
"Grlsslni'-reealls memories Of that
"7,c table dhote'. Pound, 2oc.
CARcoFINI. Hearts of Italian
Artichokes, in OIL. Make a mem,
Of them as a vegetable for your next
Dinner party.
Glass jars, SI.4o each
Nova SCOTIA COB. We could
fill a column of this paper with this
item alone but those In the know
only need to read the heading.
lSc pound
,,ow READY. New season s
~ Oneida Asparagus, green. In one
pound "Tops" and two pound long
Tins.
DUE SEPTEMBER "a. Deerfoot
Sausage and Bacon,
GzUG4aGNfKH,
J6( J7Az1 ST.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24
HOWE & STETsoN.
Splendid Display Of Fall Merchandise
Attracts Throngs of Women.

At the Howe & Stetson stores yes
terday throngs OF women admired the
fall display OF gowns, materials, gloves,
laces and ribbons, and mothers spent
hours in the department where the
Infants goods are shown.
In the. suit room the showing is the
most attractive this house has had
in years. which is saying much; It
includes all the newest models In suits.
coats and gowns. The Empire and
Directoire lead OF course and are
shown in all the new shades and ma
terials.
The suits and gowns in the win
dow are fair samples Of the very
elaborate showing in the large show
! rooms on the second floor. One OF
the gowns especially admired is OF
amethyst messaline, a princess model
with cream silk and lace yoke. nous
| quetaire sleeves OF the messallne are
trimmed with tiny silk braid and wee
| buttons in the self color.
/ A suit of wistaria broadcloth made
! In Directoire style has skirt with
! full train. The coat Is trimmed with
braid and satin cords and large heavy
braid buttons TO match the cloth In
color The lining is Of shell pink
satin.
Another. an important model IL Of
/ leather colored broadcloth with long
skirt trimmed with velvet buttons Of
darker shade. The long coat has
Directoire back and the wide collar
and lapels are OF velvet, hand en-
broidered A vest OF self colored
satin Is beautifully embroidered by
hand. An unusually handsome black
gown is OF broadcloth with wide braid
and black satin cords for trimming.
The vest Is OF ottoman repp. with
buttons and border in Persian and
has a long Directoire sash of black
satin with heavy silk tassels for a
finish on which a touch OF gold ap-
pears.
There are very handsome or~~,
coats and capes deliberately trim-1c /
and beautifully lined In self tones;
these In all the newest shades.
The tailor made suits are most per-
fectly tailored and the shades OF wis
taria. amethyst, leather brown and
the blue green's prevail. Braid and
buttons form the popular trimming.
SILK waist with lace yokes and long
sleeves, some with cuffs from the ell
bow entirely OF lace are among the
vast and delightful array. Net waists
In an endless variety and the tailor
made linen waists are here also.
The dress goods and silk counters
are loaded with the choicest products
Of the market Broadcloth seems 10
be the most popular Of the wooden
fabrics, with a backing Of striped and
fancy cheviots and woolens, A really
bewildering assortment.
The glove and neckwear department
are fascinating and In the ribbon store
one finds every sort of sash and girdle
ribbon which at this season ls so es-
sentially part Of the costume.
These stores are at present being rc-
modelled and very shortly the large
addition on Pitkin street will be given
over to the oloaks and suits, When
this change is completed the present
space occupied by the suits will he
made into millinery store which
will be the largest In the city
A complete housefurnshlng and
crockery department will be found In
the basement In the near future,
which will be a decided enlargement
of the present one,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24

Hermann and Hotchkiss are looking
league team. The bowling promoters
would like TO see some new rollers
come TO the front.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24
VISITING FRIENDS.

Mrs, Clara Copper Of this city Is
spending few days with relatives
and friends in Brooklyn and New
York. While away Mrs Copper Will
attend the second anniversary Of Mag
nolia Rehekah lodge. |. o. o. F., in
Brooklyn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24
SLIGHTLY IMPROVING.

We are glad to announce the fact
that e. G. Bedell, the Congress ave-
nue. plumber, who has teen In the
New Haven hospital with the TYPHOID
fever is slightly improved.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24

guests OF Manager James Wilkes OF
the Grand Opera house at the opening
performance of Mr.. Howard Hall In his
new play, THE Wall Street Detective. .
It is understood that Captain Dunn will
carefully compare the methods Of De-
tectlve Hall with those used by the
bureau.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24
DEAI Tbs.

LEATTERMAN--In New York City,
Sept 22nd Margaret NJ. Bleattermsn,
widow of the late Rudolph Bleatter-
man. Notice of funeral later,
s23 2t
STONE--At North Branford, very sud
denly, Edward B, Stone, aged thirty
four years.
Funeral services at his late residence
Friday, September rs, at 2 p. m.
s242 t
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24

Professor Ruhner. Of the University
Of Berlin, has Just invented register
Ing apparatus which enables one &c
calculate the number Of noise waves
striking upon the ear in any given Pc
Rod
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24
WITH THE BOWLERS

Johnny VOORHEES,, champion bowler OF
alleys this season In the Greater New
York individual championship series
for the Eagle Medal.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24

George Weber and BILLY" Riley will
roll a series Of q games at the Tuxedo
alleys tomorrow night. Both are well
known to the bowling fans and good
contest can be expected.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-24
DETECTIVES TO SEE PLAY.
Local Sleuths TO Watch 1.-THE Wall
Street DefeCfiyev

Captain Thomas j. Dunn Of the de-
tective bureau Of the department of po-
lice service will this evening with all
the members of his bureau. be the