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New-York tribune., 1909-09-12
LIE GALLIENNE'S PSYCHIC TALE

out of Difference to the presence of a MEM
- Der OF the Society for PSychical Research.
known for short as the SpoOk Hunter the con
verSdtlon around the luncheon table had taken
an uncanny turn. and there was a general mus
ter OF experiences or near-eNpcriences of the
sort that should be whispered
All my life, said Richard lie Gallienne re-
grettullv the COmpanionshiD of spirits-that
IS, of aPparitions-has been denied me | have
been Slngularlv unfavored. But a most inti-
mate friend OF mine, matter of fact business
man OF Copenhagen was subjected % a weird
phenomenon that dches all explanation
One morning as my friend came down the
stairway OF ms home on hIS 10 his office
he saw in the road before his door a hearse
with noddlng plumcS and behind the hearse
stood an attdble young man who smiled bowed
and hitting uniform cap. waved his free hand
mVItInglY toward the open doors of the qrt1c-
some vehicle some noise. the Crv of a child
or the clang of hre gong. made nv friend turn
his head, and when he looked again the hcarSe
and the young man were gone
- Ny friend went about the dav'S work some
what disturbed, and YOU NAV believe that his
disturbance was further increased the next
morning when, on descending the stairs he
again saw the hearse and the Young man in the
uniform cap who smiled, bowed waved his
hand toward the open door-.nd again dis
appeared with the CONVEYANCE
" NV friend, now convinced that he was sub
lect 10 a Authorization became seriously CON
ccrned as 20 his mental and physical condition
and "a third appearance and disappearance of
the hearsc and the obsequious Young man sent
him post haste 10 his physician. But a thor
ough examination showed HIM 20 be in excel
lent shape IN every way. and as the strange. in
cidcnt was not repeated the varied transactions
OF a busy life soon drove al thought of it from
his mind
"A year later business took my friend u,
Berlin He drove from the railway station ~
hotel and applied for a room The clerk AS
signed HIM one on the fifth floor He walked
10 the elevator and was about To- enter the
cage. when the young man in charge smiled
and bowed. and lifting ms uniform cap v,vri
his free hand toward the open door
81 NV friend started back He looked at th.
elevator mans face. IL was the face of tb
young man of the hearse Nor he said
III walk
'On that trip the elevator fell and everyon,
in it was killed"
New-York tribune., 1909-09-12
Turk O'Fallon and Little Pete
Corarae1 60pu
COrtirasI iron, Page 7

self plugging helped e. -lrdr-l him IN his :
belief rs % my dlScrec-c--s.
Then he showed me. as I'd often q
shown before. that a Cal1aman. virtually Z
IN his specially, knows how % buck u &
stand pat even IN the ----- Gaze Of anv ID z.
OF disappointment
on II take HIM. anyhow. he sail c-i
ing % the Jade carving Fine piece
Chinese knife artist e--ar wears o. cur hin
way. and he lifted the Jade piece from --s
and placed II under uv l~1
w Inch was pretty game seeing thai I
m goods % deliver au| lai as 1t tu---- 4
only been using up his time and entertain
But there isn't q t4r.- U.rth Of reasg- q.
game Ch.nk
~ felt c1n0urc,- :, -hat's The T-
alb Ut walSI1C e-i with This man git u-----
a III when I hadn't dom. him any C,-- -ls--
turn. telr as qu4iUv .-- II IS the n5E
W1o after hitting the cop -- the eve WIZ 1-
beat II % the place W.--a the Chrls-r4 2
Wa being stripped an k down his g--- z
dllu Z feel as IT he really deserved Il. and ra-
did | But the Jade - already was --
nv arm and Little P,-- ..- usle-1rg ne q Z
door. His carriage WAS Waiting 20 cz--T 2
back % the hotel Before had The 1s-
the wrong Of this -,-- business lecentv
over IN my mind YVES lo,,1g back q /
CMnaman S. lr1u-ra- W-h the JADE
weighing down the --- beside ne
A FTER about t- -lr hours.
which | dipped ---l.v ir--
Ion on the Law II D..-.- rs and VIA
Jade piece staring ur 81 -.e Ease from r
room man-cir-rre IN the TINE. q
that the carving VyH-. ... On q bass ----
Pete. / awar,ie.. 20 ... 1--l on the :
that hadn Z earned -re ..-E-. aqqr7
the Chnaman'S right intention rs n 1ry-
silence; but I KNEW. ...a he d-la -
hadn't been necessary .- the idea q -
been purchased by tr.- re- 1r un-a- =
of circumstances. made --v solar -'--
tight for my neck.
So. two nights at-e~ r--virE VISITED
Pete'S Chinatown Go-,.,e wrapped q
piece up and carried It Gown N the e.''
meaning % board AN overland haas a1-
the gift back In HIM
The ncwSbovS were ing 81 ,or ot @
bowling when | reached ..e door q ne
outward bound Lu-.- e-e r1uraele-.
the burden of their haar-e velpS. i ools
OF the papers, and There ,- vas, htiere- III
type all over the FIRST pages ~
%" Little Pete HaeA,- g Pieces oy Pr
binder HatchetS
They'd got hiw y PAGES from l9
doorway soon after dark Medical pes
looked over the remain ,ared taA-
been as neat and th'rrc- ul- Of ai''s.'-
Sectlng as they had r.-.. since t1e ~
vIous Highbinder ha-.rs-,rg- t,N
ChIuaman'S gift back o. -.v ROOM ana I'.
II on the mantelpiece
50 there's the huns '-'e. IS YOU
crabs Of the inland s.,er~ can Il, az
You know dS muc1 alo-- a~ DO. ,I.'".--.
have taken the paius o. ---oe- al. '.-s
only I've gov fourteen strange anu ~
young dollars IN my o.0lrens tats
and sudden wealth always lid mass -
rulou>. say. whose -u-- ,- ,o give '--
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SELECT HOMES.
1900 easy terms, good rn. w. Sth, gas,
water, barn, ia lots, paved.
Sc, $50 rm. modern, between 5th and Hun
toon on Harrison.
$500 rm. E. front, modern, new, west
SIDE 3 bIks of State House
s., 900 new rm., all modern, 11k Z. front
lots, paved, blks. Capitol
s., 600 new rms, all modern but furnace,
30 TT. front, paved. 315 blks. Capitol.
IS, 100 rm., furnace. bath, lights. so it.
east front, Central Park, $500 down,
$50 per
s.. 800 rrr1 modern, 11h lots corner Clay.
ST. 800 nearly new rm. cottage, lots,
West side, close to car, $500 down.
800 fine corner, POtwin home
$500 903 Clay ST., n blk. Governors s square,
315 lots, L rm. house, place for two
more.
INVESTMENT: 4, go, AS rnl flats. E. fIt.,
pavement; will rent for $50.50 per
month, IA per cent income.
s., $50 rms, furnace, bath. gas, 40 TT.
corner, West side. car.
TRADES: $40 acres grass land, 400 tillable,
plenty water; rented for $500. 5000
mortgage; SO per acre; trade equity
for Topeka, Kansas City, or smaller
farm.
Good $50 acre farm, Usage Co, price
$96O0 81 800 mtge.; trade for larger
farm, about $4,000 value
5000, Topeka corner, rm. modern
house and cottage, rents $40. Take
half in cheaper house.
Large rental list loans, insurance, fire.
lightning, tornado, plate glass. accident
and health. and collections of rentals.
w. NJ. FORBES & co.
1O7 w. 7th st. Both Phones.
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wANTEn-ETNfALE HrIp.

WANTED--Men and women for govern
ment positions. sc, coo civil service posi-
tions are to be filled this year. Examine
tions for different positions will be held
soon. We can fit you to pass the ex-
aminauons for any of the following posi-
ttons: Departmental branch, custom house
branch, postofice branch, inter-revenue
branch. Opportunity for departmental
clerkships, positions especially attractive
at this time Full particulars regarding
the above or any other civil service
courses and the methods of instructions
Of the International Correspondence
Schools of Scranton, Pa. can be had by
addressing these schools or Topeka office.
107 West 7th ST. Ind. phone S33.
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CITY PROPERTY.
FOR SALE.

4-room cottage, 1 lot. fine repair, on
Madison, east front, near 3rd. $500. $50
cash balance monthly.
New 4room cottage, cement basement,
Id lots. Oakland. 5000.
7-room house, barn, S lots, fruit, 23rd and
Madison. 81, 600.
11-room, modern, 8 east front lots, near
Bethany. $500. take small home part pay.
7-room, new house, modern. IL lots,
near Sheldon's church $500.
6-rooms, lots, near Potwin. $500.
7-room. modern. 11s lots, 10th and West
Terms $500.
Dandy 5-room cottage. new. Oakland. ?
lots. $500.
SUBURBAN.
acres Kaw bottom above 1903 flood, i'm
proved, close to city. $2.1oo.
3-acre chicken ranch splendidly i'm
proved. close to Washburn. $500.
3 acres. fair improvements, near " ash-
burn, $500.
]. D. MILLER & co.
acres, good house. barn, fruit, blocks
from Vinewood car line. $1,000.
acres, fair house, small barn. fruit.
blocks from Vinewood car line. N,1Oo.
acre, splendid improvements, fruit,
etc Fine as silk. near Washburn. $1,000.
acres. Y in alfalfa, no building, West
side. $1,25o.
l. D. MILLER & co.
els Kansas ave Both Phones.
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RENTAL LIST

Several modern office rooms, for rent.
Between 5th and Sth on Kansas ave.
Modern flats, 3 rooms en- suite. TO-
Two large store rooms, $11.00 each.
One modern living room on avenue.
Modern office rooms in new Crawford
office block, heat, light, elevator and JAM
itor service free. See for terms.
Two modern 10 room houses, West side.
Three room houses, East side.
Three modern room houses west side.
One modern room house, East side.
Two room houses, gas, East side.
One room brick house, gas West side.
Two store rooms, East side.
One modern 5 room flat, West side
5 modern furnished rooms, 1st floor,
close in, West side.
Money to loan on Real Estate; Collect
Rents. Fire and Tornado and Automobile
Insurance written at lowest rates.
Call or inquire of
w. C. STEPHENSON & Co.
REAL ESTATE. LOANS & INSURANCE
609 KANSAS AVE.
Phones: Ind. 654. Bell 145O. Topeka, Kan
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LEGAL.


Published in The Topeka State Journal
February 6, 1901
HOUSE BILL NO. 666.
AN ACT relating to cities of the first
adopt the commission form of govern
ment.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the
Section / That all cities of the first
an election called for the purpose of
adopting the commission form of govern
ment as provided by Chapter ia of the
Session Laws of 1907 and all acts amenda-
tory thereto shall be from and after the
passage of this act ratified. confirmed
and legahzed regardless, of any and all
Irregularities that may have occurred in
Section 3 This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its publication
in the official state paper.
1 hereby certify that the above bill
originated in the House, and passed that
body February 5, 1909.
Speaker Of the House.
Asst. Chief Clerk of the House.
Passed the senate February 5. 1909:
e F. PORTER.
President of the 8. sepste E. wf2Nfl RF2 Tfm-
Secretary of the Senate
Approved February s 1899 s,rr-pns
Governor.
State of Kansas.
Office of the Secretary of State.
L c. e. Denton, Secretary of State of
the State of Kansas, do hereby certify
that the above and foregoing Is a correct
COPY of the original enrolled bill now on
file in my office.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
subscribed my name and affixed my Of
G. E. DENTON,
CSealI Secretary of State.
Asst. Secretary of State
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
]. E. sHAFFER.
112 East Sixth Street.
Ind. Phone $50.
TOPEKA. KANSAS.


40 acres, miles from Topeka, III miles
to r. r. station, fine location, all good
rich soil, 80 acres in cultivation. 10 acres
pasture with plenty of good water, good
orchard, 2 good houses of rooms each.
good barn, good well. This is a fine little
farm. Price $500.
rs acres, IL miles from Topeka, good
smooth land. 80 acres in cultivation, bal
ance pasture. plenty OF good water. good
orchard, 4-room house. cellar. we'll. stable.
crib. Rents for $175.OO per year. very
cheap. Price $1,000.
$50 acres. miles from Topeka, miles
from r. r. station. splendid corn land. 80
acres in cultivation, 30 acres meadow, bal
ance pasture with small creek of water
and acres timber. acres orchard and
small fruit, good 9-room house. cellar. ?
good wells. barn, cribs. and other build
ings. $500 per acre.
We can sell you any kind of farm or
city property you desire and give you easy
terms. Write for our free printed list.
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w. T. DAWSON,
Room ., Mulvane Bldg. Ind. 1888 Bell Ais
NICE QUIET HOME
Located about a half mile west near
Sixth ST., room house, well, shade, fruit.
Z nice lots, yard fenced, all In good condi-
ton; nice place to raise chickens. fine
street to the city, for only s1.35.
West 9Th, between Lane and West sas.,
good big rooms and small kitchen, city
water. cellar and gas on paved street,
which will soon be paid out For quick
sale owner has reduced the price of this
property from 81. 500 to s., 200.
EXCEPTIONAL BARGAIN.
corner lots with "a room house, cellar
under all; cistern, gas for light and heat.
There is a mortgage of $72O and the price
is 81, 400 Great bargain.
PAYMENTS.
$50 DOWN.
room cottage, 11z lots, well, cellars 40
room cottage near Santa F'e shops. $1,000
4 room cottage near Santa Fe depot. 81, 200
500 DOWN.
rooms completely modern, nearly
new, within II block of Governor
square - 'eO'o"V
5 room modern cottage, good loca-
tion, 111 lots, fine shade 80, 500
5000 DOWN.
Brand new room modern cottage
SO close in that you cannot spend
car fare ............-...-.......... -$2 SOO
rooms, completely modern, in fin
est part of city. 50, 700
rooms, modern and new, l block
from cars, east front, lots, with
in blocks of Washburn. This is
certainly a bargain. $500
maxwell Co.
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THE CAPITOL REAL ESTATE co.
Mulvane Bldg. Phone 94S
VACANT LOTS
One block So lots, West side, $1,1OO
lots, Clay ST., fronting park, each $500
lots, blocks Washburn campus, $500
lots, shade, walks, water. sewer, gas.
near Washburn, 5000.
west front lots, College ave, 500.
3 east fronts, Grand ave-, each $135.
Bunch of lots. West side. l block of
car. gas, s4OO.
WILSON & NEISwANGER.
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FOR RENT-Dandy five room modern
cottage. 10lS Jackson st. Phone Ind 574.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-06

FOR Rents and 4 roomed cottages
cleaned, gas. well, cistern. 301 Klein
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-06

Fine 21a acres, good room house and
large barn; this is a nice little tract and
owner will trade for city property.
West side, near 7th, rooms and hall,
almost new. 11s lots, cistern, gas and barn.
81, 100. Terms.
room cottage on Buchanan street. 2
lots, gas. electric lights, well and cistern,
81, 100. Will take lots part pay.
Close in, on East side. rooms. bath,
city water. gas and sewer. Price 81, 400.
Exchange for West side property.
West 9Th street, 6 rooms. IL lots, gas,
city water, sewer, cellar and good barn.
Want East side propert~.
New and strictly modern rooms and
attic, good barn and 40 feet frontage.
This is in a desirable West side location.
Price 5000. will trade for stock of
hardware in good town.
Dandy room new house and lots,
close to car, on West side. Just the place
for chickens. Price $1,700.
THE STRAUSS AGENCY.
1O7 East 7th Street
FRED S. BROWN. F. NJ DRAKE.
E. B. WELLS.
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FOR SALE
$50 acres near the growing side of the
city, a snap at Sc, 400 go acres on street
car, $68 per acre. 4S0 acres in grass most
ly tillable, living water, $26 pr. acre. 40
acres smooth, L mi. to sta. 81 $50. so acres,
bldgs., orchard, some good plow land bal.
rolling pasture, living water, in Shawnee
Co.; you can make as much on this farm
much, $2.4O0. 1-3 cash.
Bargains in City and acre property.
WESTERFIELD & CO..
Cent Nat. Bank Bldg
Ind. 2295 Blue
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ABOUT IS
of those so lots sold this week
w. NJ. FORBES e. CO., 10 w. 9TH st.
So, 750
For close in room modern. Harrison st.
w NJ FORBES & CO, 1O7 w. 7th ST.
10 ACRES TIMBER 1915.
10 miles from Topeka, 30 rods of station,
2-3 good farm land when cleared.
W. NJ FORBES & CO.. 1O7 w. Tth ST.
BOTTOM 30 SNAP.
Above flood. miles west of Lawrence
all tillable, large buildings, 20 acres orch
ard plenty water, some timber, great snap
at $50 per acre to settle estate. See ex-
elusive agents.
w, NJ FORBES & CO., 1O7 w 7th ST.
NEW RM. COTTAGE s., 800.
Close to pavement and car, southwest
gas light and heat, well, cistern, barn, 3
lots, house finely papered and decorated,
70 bu. apples last year, 500 cash.
w. NJ FORBES & CO., 107 w. 7th St
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-06

WANTED-A window trimmer and card
writer one who is also able to represent
stock and sell goods. so feet of modern
windows, good clean stock, Kansas town
OF 5000 people Must be man of good
recommendations who feels ambitious to
develop in himself abilityto manage a store
All answers must state age, married or
single. previous experience, salary expect
ed, and must contain specimen of card
work. All answers will be treated strictly
confidential. Address W. H. T. V, care
State Journal.
WANTED-Men and women for govern
ment positions. $500 civil service posi-
tons are to be filled this year. Exar1ina-
tlons for different positions will be held
soon. We can fit you to pass the ex-
anina tions for any of the following posi-
ttons: Departmental branch, custom house
branch, postoffice branch, inter-revenue
branch. Opportunity for departmental
clerkships, positions especially attractive
at this time. Full particulars regarding
the above or any other civil service
courses and the methods of Instructions
of the International Correspondence
schools of Scranton, Pa, can be had by
addressing these schools or Topeka office
1U1 West 1th st. Ind. phone SS2
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. be willing to learn
and capable of acting as our representa-
tive; no canvassing or soliciting; good in
come assured. Address National CO.
operative Realty Co.. 726 Marden Bldg,
Washington, D. c.
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FOR Observation-Disclosures.

FOR SAIESSmall grocery store. drug
store. restaurants, house and lots, and
other business chances. To trade s., ,0O0. 90
to $l2O0000 Osborn county land, store
building and hotels. A. l.. Furman, S11
Aan- ave. ToDeka-
FOR SALE-High grade piano, excellent
condition; will sell at a bargain. E. w.
Craver 1903 w. 10th.
FOR SALEICheap, a six octave Lakeside
organ, at Frosts, 712 Kansas ave.
FOR sALE-Cheap, music. SC and 1oc at
Frost's.
BEFORE YOU BUY sewing machine,
see the New Home Rotary, at FroSt's.
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sTRAYFD or STOLEN.

STOLEN-Racycle, black frame. No. AGO
from rear of A, T. & s. F. offices. Lib
leading to recovery of same. Call Ind
2619 Red.
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SAVE YOUR SOLES by using Perfection
Sole Preserver. This wonderful prepara-
ton preserves the soles of your shoes and
prevents them from wearing out, saves
over half your expense for soles every
year. Men and women can make money
in every town selling this great prepara-
ton. Everybody buys it. Will send it to
any address for 80 cents silver. Address
Interstate Supply Co, Omaha, Neb.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-06

WANTED--SrrOAT ATTONQ
CHARACTERIZATION by young man, pre-
fers wholesale business. Phone 6911 Ind.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-26
george ?. SHELDON
DIES UNDER CLOUD
Deposed and Disgraced Presi-
dent of PheniX Insurance
Passes Away at Home.

GREENWICH. Conn. Dec, 25.--George
Preston Sheldon. the deposed president
OF the Phenix (fire) Insurance company
OF Brooklyn under indictment for grand
larceny in connection with financial ir-
regularities in the company recently ex-
posed by the state insurance department
OF New York. died at his home here to-
day. ignorant Of the fact that detectives
were waiting with extradition papers
ready to take him TO New York for trial
in the event of his recovery
Sheldon had been president Of the
Phenix (fre) Insurance company OF
Brooklyn for twenty-one years prior to
his removal, and was one OF the most
prominent residents OF Greenwich The
report Of the Investigation made by Will
liam II. Hotchkiss. state uperintendent
of Insurance of New York, TO District
Attorney ". T. Jerome OF New York. de-
clared that the company had for years
evaded an official investigation at Shell
dons dictation. and that by consent of
the directors he had pledged the seourl-
ties OF the company for loans. Sums aR-
gregating $250.0 had been loaned. Il
was charged. to former Officers Of the
state insurance department, Sheldon. II
was further alleged. had overdrawn his
own salary and had used the comDany'e s
funds in speculation.
Sheldon was born In New York sixty
two years ago and was n graduate OF
Yale IN 1885 he was elected president
OF the Phenlx (tire) Insurance company
OF Brooklyn
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-26
TAFT'S CHRISTMAS
QUIET AND INFORMAL

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-From the
president of the nation TO the humblest
resident the citizens of Washington
enloyed one feature OF the holiday In
common gloriously white Christmas.
With dawn today came the falling
of snow and by the time most of the
people in the city were astir the ground
was covered to depth of half an inch
with snow.
President Taft and his family spent
Christmas in much the same manner as
the thousands of others. Charley, Rob.
srt and Miss Helen were at home and
the president spent the greater part of
the day surrounded by his family
There were no formalities.
Later in the day the president went
to the executive offices and put in some
time with official duties.
Vice President and Mrs, Sherman
spent the day at their home In Utica
n. Y. A family gathering was fea
tary Knox on K street. With Mr.. and
Mrs. Knox were their sons, Hugh S
and Philander Chase Knox, Jr., and
their daughter, Mrs. j. r. Tindle. anG
her husband.
Secretary Dickinson took his Christ
mas dinner on board the Mayflower, eu
route to Porto Rico. Secretary Meyer
who has been absent on a hunting trip
hurried home TO spend the day with his
family. Secretary and Mrs. MacVeagh
Secretary and Mrs. BallingeI and At
celebrated Christmas at their residence.
IN Washington.
The demonstrative celebration OF
Christmas eve which has heretofore
been feature event at the nationa
capital was missing this year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-26
EARLY settlement
Of STRIKE PROBABLE
Governor Fletcher Expects to
Arrange a Mutually Satisfac-
tory Adjustment.

ST. PAUL. Dec. 25.-Both the rail-
roads ana the men today were sangune
OF an early settlement OF the strike diff
cultes, Governor Eberhardt, through
whose efforts the strikers and the rail-
roads were enabled TO reopen negotla-
tions and who was the first TO suggest
"A reference OF the questions involved TO
the Chicago conference, said that the
outlook for an immediate settlement Is
bright. He said
II have talked with several of the
railroad officials and believe they Will
be able to get together with the men
over the disputed question OF the rein
statement of the striking swItchmen on
such n basis as will be satisfactory to
both sides.
II will call Il meeting In my office at
the state capital at IL o'clock Monday:
when I firmly believe all difficulties will
DE settled"