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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-10-06
Voice and Piano instruction
r. A. A. CHASE
STUDIO, Corner Main and Sth
Boeilner, the jeweler. has it cheaper

Boellner, the jeweler. has it cheaper
Fl. NJ. Dow went to Carlsbad las
night TO attend court.
G.. A. Baker left last night fol
Carlsbad for a business visit.
Doud Patrick was here from Dexter
yesterday looking after business.
We are now busy as the Devil in
a whirlwind" at the Roswell Hotel.
1918
]. NJ. Reid returned to Clovis this
morning after spending several days
in Roswell.
Father Robert was here from Carls
bad yesterday and returned home last
night.
Capt. NJ. S. Murray left last night
on a hunting trip TO the w. p. Lewis
rance at Hope.
guarantee to move you without de-
facing your furniture.-E. s. Mundy,
Transfer. phone SO. S0t1m
r. T. Williams is spending this
week in Carlsbad, on business for the
New Mexico Life Insurance Company.
]. NJ. Bowman. manager OF the tele-
: ~Taph of the New Mexico East
IN. returned last night from a bust
ness trip north.
We have several 5 and 10 acre
CLOCKS both improved and unimproved
close in to sell.-Roswell Title &
Trust Company.
j.. A. Russell. representative OF the
Western Electric Co., left this norm
ing for Ell Paso, after spending a few
days here on business
A. c. Klyng left this morning to
join two brothers on a two OF three
months TRIP to San Antonio. Arkansas
Pass and other points on the Gulf.
Doc Sears, Edgar H~arrall. John
Fewson and Wcn. McConbs returned
today TO their homes e Kenna af-
ter spending several days in Roswell.
Rev. Hubert NJ. smith left last
/ eek for his @ home in Pecos, max
ing the "Trip with horse and buggy.
His family went down on the local
freight train.
l. F. Keeping. New Mexico Manager
for the Continental Oil Co, left this
morning for his headquarters at AL
~buquerque after spending a few days
with the Roswell agency.
Mrs. c. b. Hutchinson and little
daughter have returned from a trip to
Hope. having gone the entire trip in a
buggy and spent two nights on tae
road.
w. j. McInnes and 5. w. Holder. OF
Lake Arthur. were here today on bust
ness. They Were accompanied here
by Mr.. McCrary. of arbl Rock, Ia,
| who went through IN his way home.
Mrs. Fenetta Sargent Haskell left
this morning for one or two points in
western Texas, to give readings n
from there will jump to maha Neb.
She spent several days in Roswell
visiting friends and resting.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-10-06

A
FOR SALE--S0 acres Of land scrfp
special price II sold this week.-Ti-
tie & Trust Company. 43tf
FOR SALlE:.Strictly modern, ave
room cottage. brand new, east front,
lawn. shade. city water. See owner
at $40 N. Penn. RAG
FOR SALE:-Beautiful iron gray
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and q
Broke to ride and drive to buggy.
S5t4. Paul G.. Wilson
FOR SALE:-13 acre farm In N. e.
port of town, artesia well, shade
trees, young orchard, alfalfa, small
pasture. good barn, chicken house,
cement stone house of five rooms
bath, closets, pantry. screened porch
basement of two rooms with cement
hoor. all nodern with hot n cold
wate,, sewer, etc. All new and FIRST
class. Part cash, good terms,
or would trade for close in resi-
dence property Fred tanning,
owner at the court house. W.&S.
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When you see voKv. think Of Val
ley Optical konpanY. SIG Main st
T. F. Cazier returned this morning
from a business trip to Carlsbad
Mr. and Mrs. F.. L. Melhop, Of Dex
ter, were visitors ! n h city today.
A. Archey. the engineer left this
morning for a trip to Clovis and Dial
las.
Albert Turner returned this morn
ing from a trip OF several week. taru
Texas.
L. o. FulIen returned this morning
from Carlsbad where he has been at
tending court.
Auto for rent. Phone 1S9, the Ros.
well Auto Co.. or 492. ]. NJ. Porter
60t26
Mrs. a. s. Leaton arrived last night
from St. Louis. to join Mr.. Leaton in
making their home.
Mrs. l.. w. Holt came up from
Lakewood this norning for a short
visit N TO look after business.
CALL STAR LIVERY for nice rigs
for outing and mountain trips.-Tel
ephone 1s2.-R. B. Jones. 743m.
Mrs. ]. F. Carder left this morning
on he return to Amarillo. having
spent three days here with Mrs. w.
;. Placey.
Mrs. J. E.. Roach and sister left
this morning for their home at Elida
after spending two days here on ibu-
siness.
c. E. Traweek has returned from
Hope wAer he went on business for
the New Mexico Life Insurance Com
pany.
Robert G. Ingersoll. of Knowles, N.
NJ. is spending a few days here look
ing after business interests. having
come up yesterday.
Louis Rucker, Transfer, Pianos.
furniture and baggage moving. Phone
81. Res. Phone, 300. 15tf
VIII w. Thompson was able to re-
turn TO his work as linotype operator
al the Record Office after being out
two days with fever.
Mrs. Thomas Higgins went TO
carlsbad last night. caaed by sickness
OF her niece. who is attending the
Catholic Sisters school in that place.
j. III. Beckham. Jr.. was here from
Artesia yesterday, coming to
Mrs. Beckham and baby. who returned
last night from a extended eastern
trip.
c. G.. MaCahan, Of Muncy. Ind.
who is making a visit here with his
sisters, the Misses Stevens, made a
trip TO Hagerrnan last night. going
down to see w. F. Hale. He returned
this morning.
Clifton Chisholm departed this
noraing on a three weeks business
trip TO the alfalfa markets. his trip
including stops in Southeastern Tex
rs Autciana TannouSna ArLoncas
and Missouri.
NJ. l.. Burell left this morning for
Portales after a few days stay in
Roswell. He is the man whose two
sons came near drowning in Wire
Lake a short time ago. three mules
being killed in the incident.
1t makes money for everybody-Ad
vertising in the Record.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-10-06
FOR REM,

o RENT:-Rooms with board, SIS
a week. No sick. Apply 120S N. Ky.
ave. 24t2s
FOR RENT:-Large, nicely, furnish
ed room. Breakfasts IL desired. 2O6
No. Mo. 25t2
FOR RENT:-Convenient Office suite
ground floor. 100 f. Third St. Oct.
/. 1908, inquire E. w. Mitchell. S2t6.
FOR RENT:-Nice furnished Offices
DIR. j. w. Kinsinger. 75tf.
FOR RENT:-Alfalfa pasture for 125
head of cattle after Nov. 1st.-Oasis
Ranch Co. TIFF
FOR RENT:-3 room modern cot
tage all conveniences.-R. H. Nc
Cune. S1t6.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-10-06

Mrs. A. D. Garrett ana Mrs. J.. r
Hinkle, returned asst night from their
trip to Virginia. Washington, New
York and Chicago. described in the
Record at the time of their leaving
ten days ago.
A fine new = room house 2 story,
modern In every respect 2 large
porches. close in, closets, reception
hall. every thing complete. $3.50
Roswell Title & Trust Company.
J. H.. Nook left this morning for
the Yellow House ranch, east of Por-
tales. where he is going to look after
company. j. p. White n his aged
father. T. j. White. went also to the
Yellow House.
Mrs. Ed s. Seay, Misses Lucy and
Frances Seay. Mr.. and Mrs. d. p.
Seay, of Amarillo. and Mrs. F. l.. Ba-
ker, of Amarillo, left asst night for
Carlsbad to visit relatives and join
Mrs. Seay's father. C. w. Merchant
who is visiting there.
Do you know we sell toilet paper
5 rolls for 25 cents; n dozen
tumblers for % cents; z bars good
laundry soap for 25 cents and many
other bargains. The store that saves
you money. The Economy, 123 North
Main st. 1S4t6
E. v. Estill departed this morning
for Childress. Tex, where he has a
good position in a hardware store.
His family will follow later. Mr.. Es-
till leaves Roswell with regret. but
goes where the hes of business OPP
portunities are offered him.
J. Stewart Davis and wife arrived
last night from Des Moines. Ia, and
will make their home here with DIV
err Thompson. of Woodlawn Farm
southeast of town. Mr.. Davis was
here last spring and was greatly pleas
ed with Roswell. They will remain
here permanently.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
| wish to that | a sev
cred my connection with the Bolded
Abstract and Security Co. but will
continue all branches of regular law
practice at Room l. Okla. Block.
Practice in all courts, Land and ir-
rigation matters receive expert atten
ton.
S4tf. ID. w. ELLIOTT.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-10-06

Dave Howell vent to his ranch near
Kenna today.
w. c. Reid went to Carlsbad last
night TO attend court.
Mrs. A. b. Ross returned yesterday
from a six weeks visit with relatives
at Texarkana.
Mrs. s. TotZek went to Artesia last
night for "A visit with her daughter,
Mrs. f. f. McNatt.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-10-06

G.. b. Coleman vent north this
morning or railroad business.
JEFF b. Bell returned last night from
a stay of three months in Colorado.
w. +. Erwin left last night for f
Paso on a business trip for j. L.
Mitchell.
Mrs. Kinnie White e TO Dexter
last night for "A few days visit with
her parents.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-10-06
WANTED

WAN TED:-Two grey or stag hound
puppies. Apply Daneil Drug Co. is.
WANTED: Furnished house by mar
ried couple. P. O. Box 221. S4t2s
WANTED to RENT:-Two or three
rooms furnished for light house
keeping, have children. address j.
c. Care of Record. S1tf.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10
DAYTON PERSONALS.

DAYTON, wash, April 1O.-Mrs.
Jane Savalle left last evening for
Walla Walla for an indefinite visit
with friends.
J. G. Cutler division superintendent
of the Northern Pacific, with head
quarters in Walla Walla, accompanied
by his son Warland, was an official
visitor in the city yesterday.
Dave Ward has signed as catcher
with the Hanford baseball club and
will leave Monday for that place.
DR.. Arthur Savage of Waitsburg,
is spending the day with friends in
Dayton.
Mrs. Joe Smith of Huntsville, was
the guests Of friends in Dayton yes
terday.
Mrs. L. Cyrus of Turner, visited
yesterday with friends in Dayton.
Miss Bessie Stevens went to Pendle-
ton yesterday to visit with friends dur
ing the remainder of the week.
Miss Birdswell who has been visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cush-
man Lyman for three weeks returned
yesterday to her home in Walla
Walla.
Miss Lulu MCGEE returned yester-
day from a visit in Waitsburg.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10
EVEN. FATHER WILL WORK
ON DAYTON CLEANUP DAY
Council Favors Proclamation by Mayor
Setting Aside Time for People
fo Get Busy.

DAYTON, Wash. April 10.-Mayor
H. G. Benbow today issued a procla-
nation setting aside Friday, April Is.
as cleanup day for Dayton. The coun-
ell at. its meeting Tuesday night unan-
imously favored the proclamation.
The mayor has requested that all
business houses close at 1 o'clock for
the remainder of the day. 1t is prob
able that the schools, following the
custom established last year, will close
during the afternoon and the scholars
will participate in a general clean ur
of the school grounds. Facilities will
be provided for hauling away the ac-
cumulated debris.
In II hours last spring a remark
able change was made in the appear.
ance of the city. Nearly every citizen
responded to the request of the mayor.
is hoped that the same spirit of pub
lie pride will characterize clean up day
this year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10

PASCO, Wash, April 9.-(Special.)-
Beginning next Sunday Pasco will ex-
perience the full enforcement Of the
Sunday blue" laws if the order of
Prosecuting Attorney Human is car
ried out.
The prosecuting attorney has issued
orders to Sheriff r. V. Davis to close
all places of business and amusement
on Sunday. The prosecuting attorney
issued similar order some time ago,
but some were inclined to think it
only had reference to the saloons. In
speaking of the order today, Mr.. Hin
man said: 1T was the purpose Of the
first order to close everything coming
within the statutes"
While the saloons generally have
observed the order several other classes
of business houses have remained open
on Sunday.
Sheriff Davis said that he would
serve notice on all business houses to
close their place of business.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10
DAYTON OFFICIALS LABOR
WHEN THEY SHOULD REST
Public Office Holders Fail to Recog-
nze Legal Holiday and Shops
Remain Open.

DAYTON, Wash, April 10.-Al-
though yesterday was legal holiday,
public offices of this city failed for the
first time in the history of the munich
pality perhaps to recognize the fact.
During the day the city and county
offices remained open as did the banks
and postoffice.
The accumulation of much extra
work requiring the immediate atten-
ton of the officials, is given as the
reason for the failure of the county
offices to take cognizance of Arbor
day. Business activity caused the
banking institutions to remain open
during regular office hours out of ac-
con4odation to the public.
Justice Holman forgot that Arbor
day was to be a day of rest from
his official duties and established a
precedent by filming John Knox arrest
ed for assaulting William Young, $25
and costs amounting to $1,000. Knox
pleaded guilty to the charge and paid
the fine
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10
REDWOOD Exhibit AT
SEATTLE EXPOSITION.
Grows Faster, Says Forestry Bureau,
Than Nearly Any Other Kind Of
Wood.

SEATTLE, April 10.-(SpeciaD-
Few people realize the rapidity of
growth Of the coast redwood trees Of
California Because some of the large
trees of this family are a thousand
years or more in age, often attaining
a size where they are larger than any
other tree, excepting the famous Big
Trees, redwood has the reputation of
being very slow growing tree. AS a
matter of fact, redwood sprouts grow
ing from stumps of older trees are
among the most rapid growing of our
native trees.
To illustrate this point, the United
States forest service will exhibit at
the Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition
in Seattle this summer, sections from
young redwood sprout, together
with explanatory diagrams showing
Its rate of growth in diameter height
and volume. This tree, which was cut
from the Dupont powder works tract
near Santa Cruz, is over 80 inches in
circumference at the stump, almost
125 feet in height, and is only Al
years of age. These dimensions indi-
cate a growth of over one-half inch
III uidHeler per year, anu an annual
growth of almost 27-10 feet in height
! Trees Of an even more rapid growth
| were seen in the Big River country of
| Mendocino county, California, where
reduced sprouts over 80 inches in di-
ameter on the stump and 125 to 16O
feet in height were found growing on
land cut over 40 to As years ago. Red
wood sprouts thus rival in their
rate of growth the much lauded eu-
calypts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10
Shuberts Are Sore,

NEW YORK, April 10.-The step TAX
en- by the Snuberts in withdrawing from
the theatrical managers association is
believed here to be the opening gun of
war which they have declared against
the organization. Owning IA theaters
in New oYrk and backed by men whose
aggregate wealth is estimated at &c.,
100000, the Shuberts feel they are able
to throw down the gage to the so-called
trust.
Lee Shubert and Max Anderson, Of
the Shubert company, withdrew from
the association yesterday. They allege
that they received unfair treatment
from the association, which, they say.
investigated the grievances of other
managers, ignoring the Shubert COM
plants.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10
HAz|NG TRIAL
IN OREGON COURT
Five Students Alleged to Have Caused
Insanity Of Ralph Bristol Are
Given Hearing.

ENGINE, Ore, April 10.-Five stu
dents of the University of Oregon are
on trial here today to determine their
responsibility for the insanity Of
Ralph Bristol, son of j. N. Bristol, a
prominent Portland merchant. They
are Chester A. Brown, son of Pro-
fessor Downs of Portland; Wilifred
Watenburg, OF Fossil; James Neill, of
LaGrande; Byron Goodall, of Salem,
and John Bast, of Portland They are
charged with plunging Bristol into
tub of water in the college dormitory
on December II. 1t is alleged the shock
stripped him of his mind.
Prof. Downs and Justice w. T. Sla-
ter, Of the supreme court, are appear
ing for the BOYS. A long list of wit
nesses is summoned and the hearing
will probably last until Saturday
night The committee of investigation
is composed of three members Of the
board of regents; F. v. Holman, j. c.
Ainsworth and Judge William Smith,
of Baker City.
The hearing was called to order at
1910 a. M in the new engineering
hall. Chairman Holman declared that
the committee wanted facts and not
hearsay.
J. N. Bristol, the father of the boy,
was the first witness. He occasionally
broke down and could hardly pro-
coed. He told how he met his son at
Oregon City and brought him to Port
land. He described his queer actions.
He said Ralph insisted on walking
about the city and refused food. He
told his father the students intended
to put him in the asylum.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10
WESTON NEWS NOTES.

WESTON, Ore, April 1O.-Mrs. Q.
P. Barnes of Asotin, Wash, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Sarah McDOugal.
c. E. Nelson of PenGl5tOn and an
interested partner in the Weston
brick yards, is up on business vi it.
Ford Humeston is here on visit
having both business and pleasure in
view. Mr.. Muheston will assist Sim
Culleys closing out sale.
Mrs A. B. Woods is in Walla
Walla at the bedside of her brother,
Victor Mcdonald, who is ill.
Miss Ethel Jameson of Walla Walla
is in the city as guest of her school
mates the Misses Richmond.
J. F. Thompson and family leave
today for their summer home on the
Umatilla river Miss Anna May
Thompson will spend a few days in
Pendleton before joinging them.
D. c. Kirk sold his crop of little
club wheat to S. A. Barnes, Pacific
Coast Elevator Co., at the top market
price of 81 | er bushel.
d. F. Lavender, road supervisor,
left for the Freewater vicinity look
ing after road matters, where he will
be engaged for several days.
c. B. Williamson is at Milton for
a few days visiting his mother.
Sam Bannister has purchased from
J. A. Dadderly, Winni Mack, three
year old, and will prepare by careful
training to enter her in the Walla
Walla races this fall. She has already
developed better than a two-forty
gait.
Prof Heck and Wyman of the nor
NAL faculty are in attendance at the
teachers meet in Walla Walla.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10
Beware of Oi.1tmen:s for Catarrh That
Contains Mercury.

AS mercury will surrey destroy the
sense of smell and completely deranSe
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
ticles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians
as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
ufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., To-
ledo O., contains no mercury, and is
taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by F. j. Cheney & Co., Testimonials
free
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c per bot
tle
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10
NeIson.WeIsh.

JOPLIN, Mo-, April Johannes Fa-
gan, who represented himself to be
Battling Nelson's manager, announced
last week that he had matched Mel
son and Freddie Walsh for a fight in
Mexico. was arrested tonight charged
with forgery. t is said Pagan posed
as Nelson's manager in order to adj
vertise his moving picture show. He
made the announcement Of the Mel.
SON. Welsh fight in Pittsburg, Kansas
1t later was denied.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10
Nothing Doing.

PHILADELPHIA, April 10-After
session today lasting 1 hour and 20
minutes, the conference of the miners
and operators here adjourned without
reaching an areement.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10
Good Dividend.

NEW YORK, April 10.-The Union
Switch and Signal company is paying
today, on preferred and common stock,
a regular per cent dividend.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10

If you have no real estate you will
not be at the landing of the Greater
Walla Walla. See Classified columns
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-04-10

Blue" AROUND PASC0
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SAYS
ALL HOUSES MUST CLOSE.
Former Order Misconstrued to Mean
Only SaIoons-Sheriff Will En-
force the Laws.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19
G. A. 2. Reunion at Nevada.

We are indebted TO Mr.. a. ID.
Pontius for an accoun OF the 18th
Annual Reonion held at Nevada
last week. He reports that there
was alarge crowd than ever came
in previous years and that the
Reunion was also a financial spc-
cess. IL was very hot bat every
body seemed 10 enjoy themselves.
The register showed 325 Of the
veterans but il is known that
many who attend failed 10 regist
en-.
The following officers Were
elected and viii have charge Of
the Reunion next year,
Commander. b. +. Evans, Ne.
vada; Senior v. Com, Col Mont.
geometry. OF FL Dorado; Junior v
Com. W. b. Hyder, Sheldon
Quartermaster Pat Shea, Rock.
vile; Officer OF Day, n, Hand
Nevada Omoer Of the Guard.
Cob Hartman, Nevada; Chaplain.
Rev. Giddons, Sedaiia.
Directors r. Comrades Rake
straw, Walker, n S. stuart Ne
vada, aud Mr. Montgomery o.
81 Dorado
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-08-19
Reunion Of Civil war veterans.

The sth, 10th, 18th and 18th
Iowa Infantry Regiments Kill
hold a reunion, in Washington
Iowa, September twenty ninth
and thirtieth 1909. commencing
the morning Of the 29th and clos
ing the evening Of the both.
Members Of these organisations
are cordially and urgently re-
quested 20 make arrangements
at once to be on hand the first
morning Of the meeting. The
good people Of Washington will
do everything possible to make
this meeting a pleasant one to
the Old Soldier Guests, and
therefore the best Of the city will
be yours while there. Com
rades-C Comrades" Time with Us
is passing swiftly by, very soon,
soldiers reunions of the survivors
Of the Civil War will be things Of
the past, a very large majority Of
our comrades, are already on the
other shore, is it not proper then
for every surviving member 10
make a special effort 10 meet
once more, and enjoy the COM
munion of memories Of the
historic past when as boys We
bore a humble part in the great
contests on the terrible battle
fields, it is therefore hoped that
all will make a special effort 70
be there, the musicians are want
ed to bring their hfes and drums,
that we may keep step TO the old
music again. The post ONCE sd-
dresses Of a large number are
unknown, 10 such who see this
notice, il is desired that sou send
a postal card giving your adj
dress and that OF others you may
know about for il is desired 10
have the address OF every mem
Der OF these regiments and those
whose who cannot be with as
write a letter giving $ o N e
"Reminiscences OF your army eS
perience. and should any old
Confederate read this notice.
who vas in our front IN ,ha battle
of Prairie Grove, Ark, Shiloh,
Tenn, Vieksburg, Miss Atlanta
Georgia, MorganEie. Louisiana,
(where the 18th Iowa was eaptur
ED az Spanish Fort Alabama. he
too IS invited to be with as, or TO
wriSe somethingofh his experience
in those engagements, might tell.
whit he knew about the Gray
backs, for that would be interest
ms 70 the Yanks. Address ali
communications 10 the under
signed, John ". Morton Co &c"
18th Iowa, inf Chairman press
bureau.
Washington, Iowa