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Evening journal., 1911-03-25
COUNCIL ACTS
NOT VALIDATED
Bill Fails When House Votes
Down Act to LeGaIize Some
Marriages
MOORE WANTED CITY
ASSESSMENT MADE LEGAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, March 25.-Demo-
Gratis in the House yesterday after
noon lined up against and killed Rep.
resentative Moore's bill. offered as
substitute for his assessment board
bill, to validate the marriages per
formed by the Mayor and Council of
Wilmington. which marriages are be-
lieved to have been Illegally perform
ed, and also 10 validate the assess
ment made by the present assessors
in Wilmington.
Wanted Assessment Legalized.
Representative Moore said he offer
ed the substitute for the purpose Of
legalizing the assessment of Whining
ton made by the assessors whose
status was legalized the other day by
the Legislature. He said il is neces-
sary that this should be done, it ap-
plying to the acts Of the assessors
! from the time they assumed office
until the present. He said an honest
effort was being made TO leave no
stone unmrned in leagizing condi-
tons in Wilmington. and he appealed
TO the Democrats TO support the meas
ure. Mr.. Moore also pointed out that
the bill would validate the marriages
performed by the Mayor and President
of Council and he appealed as a mat
ter of decency and justice to the per-
sons ILLEGALLY married by the Mayor
and President of Council Of Whining
ton that the MARRIAGES he legalized.
Wanted All Acts Validated.
nrnrrraufo ffvra Dassr,s f.r- n-sI Tsa
would oppose the substitute bill. as he
believed the only proper and legal
way would be TO validate all the acts
Of Wilmington's city officials.
IF II is fair to validate some of the
acts II is fair TO validate all of them
said Mr. Gormley. He said the bill
defeated the other day TO validate all
the acts at one time was the only
proper method.
Il am sorry TO hear the gentleman
on the other side say that he will
/ oppose this bin" said Mr. Moore. Il,
Is a very grave responsibility for one
man TO tax on his shoulders to de-
feat this bill The citizens Of Will
mington will we'll understand what is
being done today and that it Is being
done in decency and order"
Was the hill offered yesterday
offered in decency and order" asked
: Representative Gormley hotly.
Asks for Specific Acts.
Representative T. o cooner ASKED
if there we've any srecifc acts Of city
/ Council that should MT he validated
If there we've Re said he would like
to know and also asked If there WAS
anv hidden reason.
TIE substitute then wae accented bv
a partv vote. the Reruhl'cars for and
the democrats against II The sub
stitute then was mt on its MASSAGE,
and was defeated by a vote of II
yeas and 12 nays the Republicans
voting for and the Democrats against
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Evening journal., 1911-03-25
GERMANY INQUIRIES
ABOUT LOZIER CAR

As an indication Of the increasing
interest in the American cars abroad,
one Of the Royal Chief Engineers, Of
Berlin. Germany. has requested from
the Lozier Motor Co. a description Of
the American built Lozier car. with
details of materials used and factory
practice. He states that there is an
increasing tendency to the use of
American motor cars in Germany and
Austria, especially of the better grade
and quality.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
wagner . -...na saos.

As an artist Wagner had unequaled
genius. AS a man. though generous.
temperate and virtuOus to an unusual
degree, he also had extraordinary
faults. He was egotlstical and proud.
prone to fierce enmities; he went to
extremes in everything A living par
adox; impatient. irritable and nervous;
noble and petty: never made a man
more friends and more enemies. He
was worshiped and hated. Taken ali
IN all. musically be stands as the most
notable figure Of this age. Dole's
Famous Composers"
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
ALL THE CITY SPORTING NEWS
NEW REGAL CAR
is AN INNOVATION

The present season finds the Regal
Motor Car Company of Detroit, enter
ing the market with decided inno-
walton. This is known as the Regal
go" two-passenger roadster. Its
principal departure from conventional
lines is found in the fact that it is
built full underslung-th weight be-
ing carried below instead of above the
axle. The engine is of the four cylin-
der type; the body contains a wide,
roomy seat. and there is liberal room
behind. where is placed a fifteen-gal-
Ion gasoline tank and box. The
tenders are long and sweeping in de-
sign. the wheels are of artillery type
their entire diameter, including tire,
being 80 inches.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
Dallas Wants Games.

The Dallas A. c. has organized and
would like to hear from any 13 or IA
year-old ball team in or out Of the city
With Devenney back Of the bat and
Biddle in the box the team will be one
of the strongest boy teams I'm the city.
Send challenges to r. p. Devenney'
manager, Henry Clay, Delaware. The
lineup: G. Devenney, c; A Biddle, p;
W. McGonigal, IS; R. Devenney, 1b;
i. Lloyd, 2b; J. Antoine. 3b; w
Tumey, II; T. Dougherty, CT; T. Tumey
RI
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
With a &C.

Gentlemen" said the lawyer for the
defense in closing his eloquent and
impassioned speech. "all demand for
my client at your hands is Justice
justice with a large Gr'
The principal Of the district school
was on the jury. aud the verdict was
gullty-with a large G.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
E. M. F. PUTS OUT
NEW LOW CAR

In conformity with its established
policy of giving automobile purchas-
ers the best at lowest prices. the EN-
r Company of Detroit. Mich. now an
nounce a new fore-door. flve-passen-
ger, three-speed Flanders "20" tour
ing car at the sensational price of
$500. Those who have seen the car
admit that it Is another triumph for
The EMF Company and is In keep
ing. with prior sensational announce
ments made by this ''live wire" or
and which have done much
to make It famous.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25

PHILADELPHIA. March 25.-The
University of Pennsylvania crew is
under the direction of Coach Ellis
Ward. They expect 10 be in good
shape in time for the first race OF the
season, which is held in Annapolis
with the Navy crew on May 6. For
the past few years Pennsylvania has
had some trouble in making up her
crew, the lack of material being the
ehiei difficulty. but this year seems TO
De banner year for the sport, as
lar as can be seen so early in the
season The men who have reported
ls tnls year are larger and stronger than
nose OF previous years. There are
number OF good husky freshmen
) who will be able 90 hll the shoes of
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
City Court Cases.

Jennie Lieb. charged with assault
aud battery. in Municipal Court this
morning was found guilty and fined s5
and costs.
Charles Hoffman. charged with
stealing a bike" from DR.. c. A..
Church, was dismissed, as DR.. Church
did not appear against him.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
JAMTSON PUTS
OVER 563 PINS
Rolls High Score in Match
But Team Mates Lag and
Lose to HermitS

The Hermits turned the tables on
the Knights in their weekly bowling
match on the Pierce alleys last night
sending over 1902 pins, while Knights
We're putting down 2,776. Jamison,
of the loosers was the high man with
500. His best roll was 233.
The score:
Evening journal., 1911-03-25

That Johnny Thompson. recent addi-
ton to the middleweight ranks, may
have a chance to prove his champion
ship claims was indicated at Chicago
today by Hugo Kelly. It is probable
that a match between Kelly and
Thompson will be pulled off in Mil
waukee.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25

A wrestling match for the cham
pionship Of the world between either
Frank Gotch and Hackenschmidt, or
Mahmout and Gotch, may be arranged
at Chicago today. Jack Curley, the
Russians manager and a representa-
tive of Gotch will meet and it is stated
a go may be arranged for April "a
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
CLFANING UP THE TROLLEY CARS

Car No is, of the Wilmington and
philadelphia Traction Company, was
given a thorough cleaning by the
Board OF Health as were other cars
of that company yesterday afternoon
as a result of a complaint made by a
patron.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
LEAKY GAS JET
ALMOST KILLS

A leaky gas jet almost caused the
death of Mrs. Clara Lewis, of No. 212
Walnut street yesterday afternoon.
When discovered she was in an un-
conscious condition.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25

visiting Rector at st. Matthews.
The Rev Mr.. Cartier. rector of St.
Thomas p. r. Church Philadelphia,
viii preach in ST. Matthews Church
here tomorrow morning at the II
o'clock service.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25

Johnny Kilbane. the Cleveland
featherweight, in his bout at Cleveland
last night with Monte Attell, injured
his right hand in the first round. He
was able, however, to so the full ten
rounds to a draw
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
FODDER FOR
FIGHT FANS
Sammy Smith Makes Credit
able Showing in New
York With Reyes
MAY WEESTLE FOR
W0kLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP

The friends of Young Sammy
Smith. of Philadelphia, are today en-
thusiastic over the showing he made
against Bert Keyes in New York last
night. The Quaker was entirely TOO
clever for Keyes.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25

Fight fans disagree as to the result
of the ten-round so between Youns
Dyson, the Pawtucket bantam. and
Jimmy Dunn, in New York last night.
The experts, however, declare Dunn
had a slight advantage.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
KNIGHTS.

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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21
DIR. w. E. BALSINGER,

..-.~--,N AND SURGEON
Off . Over EIre. G-nte Bank,
Richfield. Idaho
struction Company and the Oregon
Short Line Railroad Co.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
7hNDO4N
Entryman

Y Bower, of Richfeld, Idaho
assignee of Clarence H. Poteet
assignee of Jacob Brock, entry No. 16
assignee of Clarence H. Poteet
and assignee of Perry E. Foley
entry No. rs, who made entry un
der the provisions Of an act of the
legislature Of the State of Idaho
commonly known as the Carey Ac1
approved March 2, 1899, which EN-
braces the SEA SW-4 and the SW-4
SEA sec IA tp R 10 <. B. M. dc
hereby give notice of my
intention to make final proof
to establish my claim to the
land above described and that l ex-
pect to prove that have resided on,
reclaimed and cultivated said land
as required by law, before Chas J..
Land Board, at Richfield, Idaho, on
October 9Th, 1911, by two of the
following witnesses
H. B. Jones, B. W. Reeves, A. H.
Wright, M P. Ward, all of Rich
field. Idaho.
V. V. BOWER,
Entryman
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
EntrymaI

l, James Goss, of Richfeld, Idaho
who made entry Number 1857, un-
der the provisions of an act of the
legislature of the state of Idaho
commonly known as the Carey
Act" approved March End, 1899,
which embraces the NW-4 SEA
Sec IS Twp a South, range 70 East B.
meridian do hereby give notice OF
my intention to make final proof to
establish my claim to the land above
described, and that l have resided
on reclaimed and cultivated said
land as required by law, before
Chas. J. Lisle, representative Of
the state land board, at Richfield.
Idaho, October the 4th, 1911, by two
of the following witnesses:
j. j. Mulvaney, A. H. Wright F. c.
and H. B. Jones, all Of
Idaho.
JAMES GOSS,
EntrymaE.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

I, R. A. Brooks, assignee of Gideon
L. Powell, who made entry No. 1895,
under the provisions of an act of tn
legislature OF the State OF Idaho
commonly known as the Carey Act
approved March End, 1899, which
embraces the VIZ NE-4 section 81
township 4 south range 10 East, Boise
Meridian 90 hereby give not
ice OF my intention &c make final
proof O establish my claim to The
land above described, and that !
expect TO prove that l have resided
on reclaimed and cultivated said
land as required by law, before
Chas. j. Lisle, representative of the
state land board at Richfield Ida
no, on the 5th day of October, 1911, by
two of the following witnesses:
Earl Waffle, F. S. Stewart, John
Schefferssand J. A. Green, all of Rich
field, Idaho
R. A. BROOKS,
Entryman.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21

Steel for the new railroad is expected
to commence arriving next week.
Wanted: 25 ton of wheat for hay
feed. Inquire at Byrne Bros. Meat
Market
Mrs. R. A. Miller left today for
Bellevue, where she will visit friends
for few days.
A gang of track layers are now
putting down heavy steel between this
city and Shoshone.
Mrs. F. Simons returned to her home
at Star Sunday after weeks visit
with her husband
Fitzpatrick Bros. store at Picabo was
robbed Wednesday night. The robbers
secured about $50 in money and some
clothing.
The foundation and basement of
Lennon Bros. new basement is com
pleted and work on the main part of
the building will be rushed.
Johnson threshing outfit from Sho-
shone is on the tract this week. This
machine with Coffmans will about
complete the threshing on the tract
this week
Joe Rasmussen, formerly of this city
but now of Carey, was in the city this
week
a Blaine county deputy sheriff was
in the city today looking out for the
Picabo-Robbers, as it was thought they
were headed this way. No clue of
them were found however.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

l, J.. G. Pearson, assignee ofEsH. H.
Wachstetter, who made entry No. 1045
under the provisions of an act Of
the iegislatureof the State of Idaho
commonly known as the Carey Act,
approved March End, 1899, which
embraces the NW-4 of the SEA Sec 10
twp range 10 E. B. M. hereby1give
notice of my intention to make final
proof to establish my claim to the
land above described, and that l ex-
pect to prove that | have resided on,
reclaimed and cultivated said land
as required by law, before Chas j.
Lisle, representative Of the state
land board at Richfield Idaho, on
Saturday Octcter 18th 1911 b two
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21
LOUISE II. LITTLE
Pianiste and Teacher
Richfield, Idaho
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

l, Charles A. Brown, assignee OF
John Henry Donnelly, assignee OF
Willard F Greene, assignee of Daniel
Closz, who made entry number ia
under the provisions of an act
Of the legislature of the state
of Idaho, known as the Carey
Act" approved March End, 1889,
which embraces the NE-4 SW-4
section % township 4 S range 10 E. B.
NJ, do hereby givenotice of my in
tention to make final proof to es-
tablish my claim to the land above
described, andthat l expect to prove
that l have resided on, reclaimed
and cultivated said land as required
by law, before Charles J. Isle,
representative of the state board
of land commissioners at Rich-field
Idaho, on the 18th of October, 1911,
by two of the following witnesses:
V. V. Bower, A. M. Richardson, B.
w. Reeves and Roy Parker all of
Richfield, Idaho.
CHARLES A. BROWN
Entryman.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21

Lost Eastern Star Pin. Return to
this Office and receive reward
Mrs. Percy May and Mrs. Mcquillian
left Thursday for few days visit with
friends at Bellevue.
Remember the Richfeld show Sep
TENDER 80. All farmers are requested
to bring their displays early.
] A social dance win be given at
Weeter Hall Saturday evening.
Everybody is invited to attend.
For Sale Thoroughbred Rhode Is
land Reds. Chickens, Pullets and
Cockereis. Call on K G. Phelps.
Manager I. w. Mcconnell of the Ida
no Irrigation Company, returned Satur-
day from Denver, where he transacted
business for several days.
J. w. Hoffman and family of Hutch
inson, Kansas, who own a good home
on Bannock street, are expected to ar
rive in Richfeld Saturday
A home Orchestra has been organ
lied in this city, by VIM Herbert, of
four pieces, a violin, piano, cornet and
drum Members are all good musicians
and furnish good music.
NJ. P. Ward, F. W. Taylor w. May
pole, las Hopkins and F. D. Brooks
returned Monday from a weeks camp
ing trip near Ketchum They report
pleasant trip, but game scarce.
A fellow that shipped in here from
Ogden, Monday, for work on the new
railroad was knocked in the head with
a neck yoke Tuesday night, by another
one of the laborers. Too much alcohol
was the cause of the trouble.
Howard E. Stein and Miss Alinda
Wanek, both of Boise, We're married
IN that city, at high noon, Sunday,
Sept. II. Mr.. Stein is well known
iere, having proved up on a Carey Act
claim, half mile west of town two
ears ago.
A team belonging to 0. C. Burton
md driven by S. D. Boone, ran away
asst Friday evening and injured one of
he horses quite severely and tore the
uggy up rather badly, but luckily
one of the occupants of the buggy !
we're injured.
The second week Of the Richield
chools is about over and as far as can
e seen, the term promises to bs VERY
uccessful one in every way. The
urls are taking great interest in
heir work, and the teachers are doing
Il in their power to make the school S
lccess.
NJ. W. Belshaw, Of Spokane, Wash,
as a Richfeld visitor a few days this
eek. Mr. Belshaw has quarter
,ction of Richfeld land and has never
ct lost faith in the productiveness of d
ar soil. He expects to put his place
cultivation and put man in charge I
Ext spring. .
A petition for a local option election !,
rs been filed with the County Record
of Blaine county, asking for local y
,tion election to be held in that county p
is fall The law requires that the
,tition havs 40 per cent of the voters
the county, but the petitioners have
25 signatures, which is nearly half Of
e vote of Blaine County.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21


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Mrs. Young VISITED IN Shoshone Mon
uay returning iusSuaS
For Saie:-Green tomatoes. inquire
OF Walker d Iempleton.
Percy May has accepted a position
with the kichileid Mercantile 20.
J. L. Farmer brought in load of
watermellons from his ranch tuesday.
Potatoes for Sale Inquire Of John
Lennon at the Pagan farm, one mile
Mrs. 0. R. Burton drove over to
Gooding for few days visit Tuesday.
il. Lenker spent Sunday with
home folks on their ranch near Good
ing.
III. Poteef has accepted the po-
sition as night watch in the Short Line
yards
A rancher from Jerome was in the
city Tuesday with a wagon load of
cabbage
Miss Helen Denecke left Sunday for
Lewiston, where she will attend school
this winter
Deputy Sheriff Switzerland Of Good
ing was transacting business in this
city Monday
F. A. Lisle left Wednesday for
Camas Prairie, to build a reservoir for
H. B. Jones.
Work on the ByIne residence on
North Main street is being pushed as
rapidly as possible.
Miss Tress Mcmahon. who is at
tending school at shosolne. spent Sun
dav with home folks.
R. A. Miller left Monday with six
head of horses to do some work on the
streets at Prairie City.
c.o,co No,.ors laf+ Mo,doo for
Occur d .alene where he will spend the
winter with home folks.
csrroh;n .ud nS;llor 81 +bo rdobo IT,
.ioation Co of7ce eoioved successful
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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21
Inter-MOuntain Four2StatefFaii
Ogden, Utah, Sept. 22-3O

Reduced rates via Oregon Short Line.
Tickets on sale from Utah points, Sep
TENDER 2lst to 26th, limited to October
3rd Limit Of Utah tickets, October
LIST. See agents for rates and further
particulars.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21

A number of small silver coins,
many of them dimes and half-dimes, of
Spanish, japanese, Chinese, and other
coinage, have disappeared from my
collection of coins here in Richfield. A
reward will be offered for their return,
or information leading to their re-
covery.
CHAS. J. Isle,
Recorder Office.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1911-09-21

of the following witnesses.
Bert Sweet, S. A. Pearson, W. P.
Burke and H. B. Jones, all of
Richfield, Idaho.
j. G. PEARSON,
Entryman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-16
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health office in the past
twenty -four hours:
Joseph A. Durnbaugh, 20 years, White
House office building.
Margaret Daley, 6S years. Government
Hospital for the Insane.
John II. Howell. GO years, IS Maple
street, Takoma Park. D. c.
Medora B. Yeatman. 81 years, e2S
New York avenue northwest.
Frederick d. Power, 60 years. 1896
Irving street northwest.
Robert f. Everett, 81 years, 1873 18th
street northeast.
Karl Martin. 26 years, Potomac river
above Aqueduct bridge.
william c. Scheide. IS years, Elmer
gency Hospital.
Walter F. Peck, 10 years, IS Q street
northwest
Edna Chapman. 20 years, tuberculosis
Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-16
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
to the health office in the past twenty
four hours:
John c. and Eleanor Sullivan, boy.
Grant d. and Bertha V. Simmonds, boy.
John F. and Martha Edwards, girl.
John G. and Effle b. Schickler. girl.
George and Johanna Alderman, boy.
Franklin and Eva c. Jose, girl.
Roscoe F. and Addie p. Walters. girl
Alexander and Burke NJ. Benz. girl.
King C. and Ora Spindle, boy.
Harry 3. and Clara r. Hart, boy.
William r. and marguerite A. Ma
haney. boy.
Lawrence c. and Sarah L. Bradley, girl
Louis " and Louise MaZZa, boy.
Harry c. and Lille NJ. Johnson, girl.
John E. and Mary +. Darlington, boy.
Harry and Lizzie Ambush, boy.
James and Maud Johnson, girl.
William and Alice Bowen. boy.
Fred and Mamie Drew, girl.
James C. and Daisy Armstrong, boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-16

and IL was near midnight before the full
program arranged for the event had been
concluded. One OF the hits OF the
musical program was Signor Antonio
Celfo's rendition of the prison scene in
III Trovatore."
Composing the orchestra were John :.
NJ. Zimmerman. piano: Herman &. Rake
mann, violin. Richard Lorleberg. cello:
Antonio Cello. iute, and August Volta.
clarinet The musical program rendered
was the following: Overture. "Comiaue.
Keller Bella. gems from Naughty Mari
eta Herbert. cello solo. "Andante,"
Golterman. Mr.. Richard Lorleherg: grand
opera selection. Elixir of Love- Doni-
Zetti: 'Barcarole. ''ilofmans Love
Tales Offenbach. flute solo. "MeiiS-
tofele.' Boito. Mr.. Antonio Cello. grand
opera selection. III Troratore." Verdi
trio. .Barcarole. Gounod. Messrs. Zim-
norman. Rakemann and Lorleberg: gems
from Nine. sherry" Hoschns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-16
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued tc
the following:
Arthur G. Miller and Bessie b. Roberts
William r. Tatsapaugh and Mary T.
Edwards, both of Alexandria, Va.
Charles A. Corrigan and Vera NJ. Morl-
arty.
Lucian Stanton and Annie Humes.
George f.. Duncan and Jane ". Web
ster.
Andrew Coleman and Mamie Baylor
Clemens G. Eifert of Calngo, Cal, and
Mary McCloskey of ST. Louis, Mo.
Wallace Harden and Rosa Green.
Clarence p. Nolan and Leila v
Rogers.
James F. Wildman and Bertha l.
Phelps, both of Bowie, Md.
Howard E. Johnson of this city and
violet E. Collision of Charles county,
Md.
owen G. Butts Of Pittsburg, Pa, and
Margaret o. Cullen of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-16
Proposes Probe of War Pay Office.

The House yesterday passed the reso-
luton introduced by Representative Harry
Covington of Maryland, directing the
Secretary of War to furnish any infor
nation in his possession relating lin any
way to charges or accusations of crmi-
nal or other misconduct on the part Of
any officer or officers of the pay depart
ment of the army since January I. 1at,
Mr. Covington told several members of
the military affairs committee what he
to accomplish by the resolution,
but declined to divulge this informatio
to the House at this time.