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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
LADIES' sHIRTwAIST.
All Seams Allowed.

For a waist for ordinary wear the one
Illustrated serves as an excellent model;
It is perfectly plain and at the same
time combines the features OF the lead
ing models Of the season. The body and
sleeves are cut in one and the under
arm gore and undersleeve are also cut
in one, thus giving ease in fitting. The
lower part OF the sleeve portion is gath
cred TO a band which is closed with
links; the neck is finished with a neck
band. The closing Is at the left side OF
the front and the little fullness is gath
cred in a peplum. This waist is only
suitable for the wide materials, as mar
row widths make ugly piecings; moth
ing narrower than SO inches should be
used II piecings are TO be avoided. The
pattern (5lSs) is cut In sizes 50 TO a
inches bust measure. To make the waist
in the medium size viii require "a yards
OF material So inches wide, or Ia yards
a inches wide.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents TO the Office Of this
paper.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
LECTURES IN GOTHAM TO-DAY
Mrs. Mary Terrell to BE Heard in
Joint Recital.

Joint Recital.
A lecture recital by Mrs Mary Church
Terrell A NJ, and Nine. AzaIia Hackley.
prima donna soprano. will be given al
the Berkeley Theater. q West Forty
fourth street. New York this morning at
II O'Clock under the patronage Of Mrs.
William H Baldwin. jr.. Mrs. 0. Fl. P.
Belmont, Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch.
Mrs. Watson r. Brown, Mrs John
Dewey, Mrs Clinton p Farrell, Mrs. Ida
Hustled Harper, Mrs. Robert G. Ingerso1,
Miss Maud r. Ingersoll. Mrs John T.
Milholland. Mrs. Max Morgenthau. IT,,
Mrs. Frederick Nathan, Mrs. Edwin r
A Seligman. Mrs V. q. Simkhovftch.
Miss Lillian d. Wald, Mrs Henry Vii
lard and Mrs. Diana Belais
Mrs. Terrell, who is a member OF the
board Of education of the District OF
Columbia and a graduate of Oberlin Col
lege. is well fitted TO speak upon the sub
ject she has taken-the development OF
the colored woman since the abolition Of
slavery. She is an eloquent. magnetic
speaker, and was the first president Of
the National Association Of Colored
WomeTS with which at the present time
more than 10000 members are affiliated
Mime. Hackley is a pupil of Jean de
Reszke and has a brilliant, thoroughly
cultivated high soprano voice For many
years she has maintained a scholarship
for the training abroad of especially
gifted colored musicians.
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After electing officers the second an
nual convention of the Woman's National
Rivers and Harbors Association adjourn
ed yesterday Mrs. A. Barton Miller, OF
Charleston, S. c., was elected president.
and Mrs Hoyle Tomkies, the retiring
president, was elected vice president at
large.
The invitation to join the General Fed
Grafton OF Womens clubs was rejected,
the society determining TO remain dis
tinet body, serving as a cooperative
branch OF the National Rivers and Har-
bors Congress.
Washington Women Elected.
Other officers elected were Mrs. Henry
S Graves. Washington. d. c.. vice presi-
dent: Mrs. F. H. Newell, Washington D.
c., vice president; Mrs. Mary NJ. North,
Maryland, recording secretary; Mrs. VIII
lam Bryson, Muskogee, okla, treasurer;
Mrs. +. G. Lawrence, Cincinnati, Ohio
corresponding secretary: Mrs. II. r.
Whiteside. Louisville, KY, auditor
In recognition OF their services the fol-
lowing were elected vice presidents-at-
large: Mrs Edwin A HOuseman, Of Dan
bury. Conn; Mrs. de b. Keim, Washing
ton, ID. c.
The following State vice presidents we're
named:
Arkansas-Nrs. n. Patterson.
Delaware Mr- George W. Marshall.
District Of Columbia Mrs J. Eakn Gansog.
1daho-Mrs. T. c. AtgOod.
Indiaaa-Ars Virginia Sharpe PatserSon.
Kentucky-Miss Mary Laton.
Maine-Mrs J0seTh NJ. Strout
MasSachusetts-Mrs Theodore G Bate
kfisFouri-Nrs John Ii Gurran
Maryland Mrs Mary NJ. North.
New Jeszy-ATs. ]. Z. sudderiey.
New HamTshFe-Afrs j. H. Dearborn
New Yort Mrs William Cumming StKy.
North Dakota J. J. Robson.
oklahoma-MTs. Lilah D. Lindsay.
Orvg0n-Mrs. Robert Lutkc
Ohio-Mrs. ]. r. Ellison.
Pennsylyanis-Mrs Thomas NJ. RSB
Rhode Island-ATs Richard Jackson Barrier.
Mashington-Airs Charles &. DuHning-
Lauds Aggressive Campaign.
Representative Joseph r. RansdeIl de-
livered a brief address at the afternoon
session, declaring that Congress would
unquestionably pass an annual rivers and
harbors appropriation bin hereafter. He
complimented the women upon their err
terprise and aggressive campaign, and
WIS greeted with prolonged applause.
III H Newell, Director OF the Reelama-
ton Service, spoke on the Conservation
Of waterways"
Mrs Lydia Adams-Williams, OF this
city, advocated the education Of school
children in the general principles OF con-
servation. and Mrs. NJ Beverly Buch-
anan urged that a broad policy Of pub
lefty be pursued regarding the water
ways propaganda
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
MISS CAHILL IS MODEST.
Coincidence Tells How She Reaches
Her Audiences.

Whoop her up WhOop. Ia, Ia!
say, this Is not
/ can't keep quiet;
So make some noise,
Nov. altogether. boys, &c
And with applause all the girls and
all the boys do whoop her up when Marie
Cahill sings her latest song hit, 'eWhoop
La-La, in Judy Forgot"
There is no boisterousness in either the
song or IN the method of the singer. and
yet though the picture is drawn with the
hhest lines. it is as vivid as If painted
Dy the broadcast brush in the boldest
manner. And therein lies the art of Miss
Cahlii-art that Is peculiarly hers. One
cannot describe just how>she makes her
points, yet the audience understands and
readily responds to her merest sugges-
tlon-the roll of an eye, the lift of an
eyebrow, the inclination Of hekbead
How is Ii, asked Nat Goodwin ona
day or the coincidence, that YOU can
always put song over so that the audi
enee takes 1t and carries it away? II
must be your personality"
her answer
But l believe" Miss Cahn elaborated
on her conversation with Mr.. Goodwinl
the words of q song are the thine.
rather than the melody. Melody meyer
makes a song popular, big hit. I don't
mean TO say that melody does NOT NAV its
part, and a most important one. in tba
making of song. but there was never a
big, popular hit made by song through
its melody alone. There must be the
idea, the story. the something that an
peals TO the sympathy or the sense OF
humOr
Il maintain that il is the idea or the
story in the song that fixes even the mel
ody in the memory, excepting, perhaps.
with those who have distinctly musical
ear. 10 whom the melody might appeal
with equal or even greater strength"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
NOTIFIED OF NEW CHARGE.

Rev. Joseph vi. NJ. Gray breaches
First Sermon New Years Day. y
Rev. Joseph NJ. NJ. Gray pastor Of
East Baltimore NJ. r. ChurcA. received
official notification yesterday from Bishop
Anderson, of the Baltimore Con-
ference. of his assignment to the pastor
ate OF Hamline NJ. Z. Church. this city.
10 succeed Rev. Charles r. Guthrie. re-
signed
Rev. Mr.. Gray Will begin his duties
here the fRst Sunday in January. The
congregatidn Of Hamline Church viii
shortly begin preparations for a suitable
reception 10 the new pastor. He is thirty
FOUR years old, sand has been ordained
nine years. His family consists OF his
wife and two young sons.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

It was rather strange to see Mr.. Law
rance D'Orsay walking down Pennsyl-
vania avenue. until il was learned that
he is in the city rehearsing with Miss
Ethel Barrymore's company a part in
''Trelawney OF the Wells" Miss Barry
more takes 'Mid-ChanneT' 10 Brooklyn
for next week. and then it closes. so that
she may revive ''Trelawney'' for a New
York engagement 1t has been some
years since Miss Barrymore was seen in
this delightful comedy. but it was so fra
grant and wholesome that its return 10
the stage will be welcomed with delight
According to a custom that has OBJ
tanned now for three years, the Belasco
Theater viii be dark the week before
Christmas.
Olga Nethersoie has put on In New
York play called MARY Magdalene."
in which, Of course. she plays the part
Of Mary
Kathryn Osterman has gone back into
vaudeville. and has seored-a success with
new act
Paul Armstrong, whose alias Jimmy
Valentine" delighted playgoers last week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

is being sued for divorce by his wife In
tite complaint il is shown that AIR Arm
strong's income from his plays is s.. 600
a month";
Last night Albert Chevalier made his
hrst appearance in New York as a star
IN play. Under the management of
George Tyler he put on a PLAY called
Daddy Dufard, written by himself.
Harry Lauder is broken-hearted over
the loss Of $4,000 in a crooked stock deal
IN New York. Pop goes five weeks sal
airy,
Lillian Russell has just celebrated her
birthday. She has two of them every
year, but at both of them she success
fully conceals her age.
kyrie Bellew is making ARRANGEMENTS
to take a theatrical company on a tour
around the world by ship.
Maclyn Arbuckle. the well-known star
of The Roundup" has gone into vaude-
vile with clever sketch. and will be
seen at Chases next week
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
MENUS AND RECIPES.
TO-day's Menu.

TO-day's Menu.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal Fruit Sugar and Cream
Fried Sweet Potatoes
Hash on Toast Coffee
LUNCH.
Clam Chowder
Cold Slaw Fruit Bread Tea
DINNER.
Macaroni Soup
Boiled Shoulder of Mutton
Baked Tomatoes Boiled Rice
Waters Cheese :
Boiled Indian Pudding
Coffee
Recipes.
Fruit Bread-Take any kind of canned
fruit and thick slices OF stale bread.
Spread the bread with butter. heat the
fruit and syrup. On platter spread two
or more Of the slices, pour part Of the
fruit over them: on this put another layer
of bread and hot fruit and so on until
the right quantity is made. Use plenty
of fruit and syrup. as the bread must be
thoroughly soaked. Set away until very
cold, then serve with cream or a plain
boiled custard
Boiled Iadian Pudding-Steam one cup
full of seeded raisins for fifteen minutes
Put through the chopper sufficient beef
suet to make one eupfuL With this mix
one quart OF corn meal, the steamed
raisins, one teaspoonful of salt one
cupful of molasses, and sufficient boiling
water TO make a very thick drop batter.
Turn into a stout cloth which has been
wrung-eut of cold water and well Toured
on the inside. Tie up rather loosely TO
allow for swelling. Put q trivet or a
plate in the bottom of a deep pot and
pour in sufficient boiling water 10 more
than cover the pudding. When the water
boils again drop in the pudding and keep
the water at a rapid boil for three
hours. Keep the teakettle full and
boiling that the pot may be replenished
when necessary without lowering the
temperature, or the pudding will DO
heavy. Serve with hard or soft sauce.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
vermont Association to Meet

The Vermont State Association will
hold its next meeting at ITO street
northwest December II, at S p. m, when
Maj z. r. Campbell. who is an officer
of the Minute Men. will relate~his expert
ences during trip abroad last summer
which he took in company with others of
the command. Mr. Emil A. Lang will
sing several appropriate songs during the
eVeuing
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
HiBernians Elect Officers.

Division No. l, Ancient Order of HI
bernians. has elected the following
officers: President, Patrick T. Moran:
vice president, Joseph A DAILY ;Nrecord-
ing secretary, Thomas F. Cook; financial
secretary, James P. Greeley; treasurer,
Thomas F. Keliher
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
Exhibiting Rare CoIIection

Frederick G. Oglivie, an artist we'll
known in England and Egypt, is exhibit
ing a rare collection OF pictures at Veer-
hOff's galleries. He Will deliver a lecture
December Il before the Society of Fine
Arts here.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
To Observe Anniversary.

The Oldest Inhabitants Association
will celebrate its forty-ffth anniversary
tonight with an informal banquet at Car
roll Hall Institute. The banquet will be
preceded by the regular monthly meet
ing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
Meeting Is Pontponed.

The meeting of the Indiana Society.
which was TO have been held tomorrow
night. viii be held at Pythian Temple
one week later, December L.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Todd Davis enter
tanned at dinner last evening, at the
Highlands. the wedding party OF their
daughter, Winifred. and Lieut. Richard
C. Moore, who will be married this after
noon. They also entertained a small
company of young people at tea follow
ing the rehearsal for the wedding. in the
afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

The Choicest Varieties of Fine Flowers
are always TO be had of ]. II. Small &
Son. 18th & G. Waldorf-Astoria and 1853
Boy, n. Y. Decorations for all occasions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Cards have been issued by Mr. and
Mrs; Frederick W. Tfue for tea on.
December IA. when they will present TO
Washington society their daughter, Miss
Marion True. and their niece, Miss
Elizabeth True.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Miss Jane Sands was hostess at tea
yesterday afternoon in honor of her
cousin, Miss Amelia P. Dutton, who viii
be presented 10 society this winter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
WOMEN END SESSION
Waterways Auxiliary Elects
It's Officers for the Year.
MRS. A. B. MILLER PRESIDENT

Invitation TO Join Federation of
WOmen's Clubs Rejected at Closing
Meeting, Society Deciding 10 Re
main Distinct BOdy-Representa-
tive RansdeII Lauds Campaign.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Mr.. Samuel Todd Davis, IT., Of Bridge
port, Conn. who is here for the wedding
OF his sister, Miss Winifred Davis. and
Lieut.. Richard c. Moore this afternoon.
entertained absa supper party at the New
Willard in the palm room last evening
The table was handsomely decorated
with Richmond roses, and the guests
were Mrs. lie Droit Barbour, Mr.. and
Mrs. Crawford Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson.
DR. and Mrs. ]. c. Simpson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hill. Mr.. and Mrs. w A. Mearns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Read, and Mr.. and Mrs
Teel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Dennis will
entertain at tea this afternoon In honor
OF Miss Helen Taft They will be assisted
by Mrs. Lurton. wife of Justice Lurton
Mrs. Taylor, wife Of Senator Taylor;
Mrs. Hamilton Browning. of New York, a
house guest; Mrs. Green Clay Goodloe,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

THE NATIONAL
Mid Channel BID
THE COLUMBIA.
The Country Boy SD
Ia, p.,--,,. THE BEI-As0O. 4, -,
CHAsE's.
Polite Vanderbilt. 2:l5 and s:l5
THE ACADEMY.
The Rosary B:l5
THE GAYErY.
Burea1ue. 2l5 and s15
THE LYCEUM.
bufes's rs and SIS
THE CASINO.
Vaudeville and Pictures
THE COSMOS.
FandeTiis and Pictures Continuous
THE MAJESTIC.
Vaudeville and Pictures Continuous
THE AVENUE GRAND.
Vaudeville and Pictures Continuous
THE PLAZA.
Moving FIXTURES Continuous
THE VIRGINIA.
Moving Pictures Continuous
THE ALHAMRRA.
Moving Pictures. Continuous
THE HOWARD
"a Girls Best Friend SIS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Miss Mabel Boardman was hostess at a
large reception last evening in honor of
the Red Cross Society. This is a recep-
ton that Miss Boardman gives every
year
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Mrs. Ogden Jones and Mrs. f. H
Ripley, Of New York, will come to
Washington to-day TO be present at the
debut OF Miss Julia Whiting. a cousin OF
the former. Mrs. Ogden Jones will be
considerably entertained during her stay
in Washington with her relatives.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Mrs. F. NJ. Brighting. OF Marquette.
Mich, is at the New Willard for few
days and has as her guests Col and
Mrs. James Kenna, of London. She viii
return to New York on Thursday for the
remainder of the winter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin II. Sanders. of Chi
cago, and their daughter. Miss Alva
Sanders, a de5utante of this season. who
are at the New Willard for the winter,
entertained a small dinner party last
night in the palm room OF the New VII
lard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Miss Viola Myer was hostess at tea
yesterday afternoon at her apartment
in Stoneleigh Court Miss Myer will en-
terrain at a series OF teas this month.
this being the first of the series.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Mrs. Charles Emory smith. widow OF
the former Postmaster General accom-
panied by her niece. Miss Sullivan. of
Philadelphia. are spending the week at
the New Willard. They had dining with
them last night Postmaster General
Hitchcock and Mrs Depew, wife OF the
Senator from New York They will be
among the special guests at the unVeil-
ing of the Won Steuben statue in La
fayette Square this afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Mrs. Austin Stickney entertained at a
small tea yesterday afternoon for her
son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs
Mathewson, who were married in the
early spring in her summer home. Miss
Stickney poured tea
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Continued ON Page s, Column 6.
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Mrs. Thomas T. CAT is in New York
for a few days and viii return here this
evening
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diately after the ceremony for a trip of
a fortnight or more. after which they will
make their home in Baltimore. The en-
gagement Of Miss Daingerfield and Mr.
Rasin was announced only a few days
a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

The captain and officers OF the May
flower. the Presidential yacht. have is
sued invitations for a dinner, to be given
on board the yacht in honor Of Miss
Helen Taft, on December 18th.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith. the former the
United States consul general to London.
left Washington yesterday after a visit
with Mr. and Mrs. George T. Porter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Miss Strong, of Los Angeles, Cal, is
the guest of Miss Marie Stevens. daugh-
ter OF Maj. Pierre C.eStevens. U. S. A.
and Mrs. Stevens. Maj. Stevens went
to Fort Monroe yesterday evening and
viii remain there until the end Of the
week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Goodloe Edgar, OF De
troit, the latter formerly Miss Mary Nc
Comas, daughter of the late Judge Nc
Comas. have recently made a visit TO
New ORLEANS. They returned 10 Detroit
in time to celebrate the tenth ami
versary OF their marriage. which was
one of the social events OF that season
in Washington They entertained COM
pany at dinner for their celebration, and
afterward TOOK their guests TO the AS
sembly Ball. the first of the smart large
gatherings this season in Detroit
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Paul Armstrong, whose alias Jimmy
Valentine delighted playgoers last week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Red Cross Seals for Xmas mail for sale on Main floor
Tenth street side
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Kathryn Osterman has gone back into
vaudeville. and has scored-a success with
a new act
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07

Mrs. Taft occupied box yesterday at
the concert of the Boston Symphony
Orchestra She had with her the Attor-
ney General and Mrs. Wickersham, Mr.
and Mrs Gordon Cumming, and Mrs
McClintock. Mrs. Letter occupied the op-
posite box and had with her Nine Jus
serand, wife OF the French Ambassador:
Mrs. Roland Cotton Smith, wife of the
rector OF ST. Johns Church: Mrs. Joseph
Letter and her sister, Miss Dorothy Will
Jams.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-03
COTTAGE SYSTEM
FOR GIRL PRISONERS

Albany. n. Y, Jan. 2-Declaring
that experience has shown that the
confinement of girls in prison buildings
nrouscs a contumacious spirit. and In
the cases of many. results In demorall-
Zatlon. the New York state board OF
charities. in its forthcoming annual re-
port to the legislature. will urge that
all girl prisoners be removed from
the old-style prison buildings to 'cot-
tagc prisons" which are now operat-
ed successfully in connection with one
of the state training schools. The
board says that, with this change. the
girls Will be under better disiPline and
live in a more pleasant atmosphere.
Tho cottage system" is explained in
the report as follows.
Each cottage is practically indc-
pendent. and. as far as possible, repro
duces to the girls the methods and
spirit of a family home. Besides the
cottages. which should be located in
a compact group, arc other buildings.
including a chapel, an administration
building, storehouse. hospital. school
house, a cottage for mothers with their
babies, n dlsciplinarian building. Ice
houses and other minor structures.
''The ordinary prison building is un-
attractive within and without, and its
barred windows. cells. damp and
gloomy halls are depressing. 1t should
give place to a more civilized and
reformative made of living and disci-
pline."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-03

great faith that all right thinking men
and women who know of me and my
case and who realize the inhumanity OIL
my sentence will make known their
feelings to the president. Whatever
thu future may hold in store-liberty OF
imprisonment-I shall endeavor TO meet
in the same way have struggled
against The misfortuncs of the past TWO
years. a,er
A few minutes before the train left.
Harry and Benjamin Morse appeared
for another farewell to their father, lie
gave them a fond embrace and wept as
they left him.
Morse braced himself for final pic
turc at the hands of Il crowd OF news
paper photographers. but he said moth
ing. He read u newspaper after he mad
boarded the car. The train Is due IN
Atlanta at room tomorrow
Mrs Morse did not accompany her
husband to Atlanta Tonight Mrs.
Morse said:
II am going to Atlanta tomorrow,
and | probably shall live there until
my husband is released. l will devote
ali my time in getting up petition
10 that end In the last two weeks 1
have received thousands OF letters cx-
pressing tho sympathy of the writer's
with my husband and their readiness
To Sign n petition In his behalf.