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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
lHT VOTE IS
asst At ELECTION
OILY About one-Thlrd Of Registered
Voters in keokuk Cast Ballot
at Yesterdays
Election.
SLOW IN REPORTING
Great Deal Of Trouble Was Expert.
eaeed In Getting Returns
From Outside
Precincts.

Election day seemed to have very
mite interest for most CT the voters
n this city Yesterday and in fact. re-
Hrns from all over the county show
one Of the lightest votes that has ever
neen cast in Lee county. Only 1928
ballots we're cast in keokuk. This is
atout one.third of the vote cast at the
CITY election in March.
Inc votes by wards were as fol-
lows First, 1876 rep, So dem: second,
\ q rep, A. DEM; third, 147 rep, SIS
oenlss fourth, 40 rep, SO DEM; fifth,
dem.
Inc count at the different wards In
Iae city was very slow and it was
eaiiy THIS morning before they be-
saa,'o come in to The Gate City office.
me precincts throughout the county
.seie late in forwarding their reports
snu many inquirers were disappointed
y lhelr attempts to get authentic
Ing. - .
Dy 'ne latest counts. Burrows. Lien
!, and Rumhaugh will fight for
~ Two Justice of the peace Offices and
n0lowell, r, Reichman, r, and Wolf,
y VIII go after the constableship.
y another column appears the com
p =, returns with the exception of the
.iedsaht Ridge precinct, which has
~. set reported. This table shows
!. .ss' now all the candidates ran
throughout the county.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
a Weddino Today,

Oscar F. Butcher and Miss Cordelia,
Miller, young couple of this
city, were married this morning
at 1o:So o'clock in the parlors
of the First Baptist church, with
only acquaintances being present.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Sanders, pastor of the church.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
Reception for Bride and Groom.
RAM
Secretary-yiola vogel.
Treasurer-Arthur Petty.

The following ladies of the First
Baptist church will entertain their
friends in the church parlors Friday
afternoon, June Z: Mrs. o. ". Phil
lips, C. A. Wright, Mrs. Downing, Mrs.
Merriam, Mrs. Hubert. Mrs. E. s.
Baker. Mrs. Gillian, Mrs. James, Mrs.
Schaffer, Mrs. Conlee, Mrs.Geo.
Wright, Miss Aiken, Mrs. Bradley,
Mrs. L. F. Linquist, Mrs. Duncan,
Mrs. Roberts. Mrs. Bruner, Mrs. Laub-
ershimer, Mrs. Ed Banghart, Mrs. D.
A. Young, Mrs. ]. Sutlive.
A good time is expected.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
Nav CO to County Convention.

We take this method of thanking
our many friends for their kindness
shown us In our sad bereavement
MRS. AND MRS. j. NJ. MINTOSH,
MRS. ARTHUR WOOLEY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
pulo After Money Trust

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, June chairman
Pujo, of the house banking committee,
which is investigating the so-called
money trust" today announced that
the committee would move to New
York Thursday, and begin examina-
ton of the New York clearing house
and stock exchange officials.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
SS|'Z'||'|llI[z=!Z|
shower for Miss Henke


Monday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Lewis Hansen, three miles west
of Summitville, miscellaneous show
err was given in honor of Miss Emma
Henke, whose marriage to Mr.. VIM.
Heincke Of Warsaw, is to occur today.
Reception for Bride and Groom.
Tonight at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs John Henke, of near Summit
vile, a reception will be given in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Heinecke.
The Baptist Missionary society will
hold its regular monthly meeting at
the church tonight. A good program,
The new officers of the society are:
President Mrs. Ed. Laubershimer.
Vice president-Mrs. Geo. S. Mer
riam.
Secretary Vogel
Treasurer Petty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
Licensed to Wed

Arthur Hawkes., Louisville. KY. 4;
age %, and Louise Worthen, Keokuk,
age 90.
William Heinecke, Warsaw, H.,
age 20, and Emma Henke, Summit
Vile, Iowa, age 20.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

WANTBD-Ladies for house to house
canvassing. Apply between and
8 a. m. Wednesday at Keokuk Hotel.
C. G. Cornell.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

WANTED-To rent two rooms within
two or three blocks of Seventh and
Franklin streets. Address House,
Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
COUNTY TOTALS. Auditor-;
Y.W.C.A. NOTES
Board Meeting.

There will be meeting Of the
board Of the Young Woman's Christian
Association this afternoon at which
some business of considerable inter
es. is expected to be discussed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

WANTED to travel, good
proposition. Call Wednesday or
Thursday afternoons. Room 1, Es,-p
Bldg.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
Delegates to Lake Geneva.

Miss Luta Davis has been selected
as the delegate to the Lake Geneva
conference and the expenses of six
others will be partly paid by the club.
The six last mentioned have not yet
been selected. The conference will be
held in August.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

,.i ~ and Mrs J. L. Griggs of Bland
~ ILL.,, were here over Sunday,
'le guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Carter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Office room over Keo.
kuk National bank. Enquire Of e.
S. Baker.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

WANTED Housekeeping or work by
the day, by middle aged woman. Ad-
dress CO. this office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

FOR RENT Furnished rooms with OF
without board. 1909 Des Moines
street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

WANTED odd Jobs OF carpenter
work, repairing roofs a specially.
l.. G.. Whipple, 616 High.
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w a mt Column
WANTED.

WANTED-Two dining room girls
and dishwasher at Fosters res
taurant, 423 Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

FOR RENT-Modern furnished house
or will rent four or. five rooms.
Phone 350-blacS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
FOUND.
FoUND-Long white silk glove. Own
er call at this office and pay notice.
MISCELLANEOUS

VIAvl--Non-surglc home treatment
Grace NJ Heller. lock box 266. FIT
Madison. Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

LoST-Fox terrier pup, brown spots on
head and back. Gil S. 18th st. Re
ward
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Read The Daily Gate city.
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LOST.

LOST-One cuff link with bowling
emblem on it and small diamond,
Decoration day, between Third and
Main and cemetery. Reward. Return
to this office.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Seven room house at
Ills Bank street; all modern. En-
quire at above number
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

FOR SALE-One REQ roadster in good
condition. Cheap. Tri-State Garage.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

FOR RENT Five room house at 1928
Reid street. For particulars see Mrs.
Miller at 1903 Main.
Graham guardian., 1912-06-21
KILLS COOLING MOTH

Through the efforts of pr. A. ".
Morrill,, our State entomologist, the
California Department of Bntomol-
ogy is cooperating with Us for the
mutual advantage of both States.
Because of the foregoing, the
California State Insectary has sent
to US three colonies of a black wasp
like insect called Oaliephialtes Mes
sor. This is reputed to be deadly
foe to the codling moth. BY means
Of its long oviposltor. the Cali.
ephialtes Messor lays its eggs deep
in the wormhole Of an apple. As
soon as the young matches from the
egg, 1t begins feeding on the apple
worm, which is the larva of the
codling moth. | liberated the colo.
MES in the Bingham orchard in
Thatcher. If the Calliephialtes Mes.
sor will thrive in this locality, il
will be great help to us in connec.
tion with other control measures.
Wouldn't it be grand if we could
entirely eliminate worms from the
apple orchards of this region? Spray
faithfully, and the officials of the
horticultural Commission will faith,
fully and energetically cooperate
with you toward the complete con
troll of all orchard pests.
RUPERT E. LEE WIxoM,
horticultural Inspector.
Graham guardian., 1912-06-21
PRESERVE "ROAD RUNNER"
Herbert Brown, of Tucson, Asks
Protection for this Bird

Herbert Brown, well known in
Yuma and now clerk of the Su-
perior Court and curator of the uni
versity museum at Tucson, consti-
tutes himself a defender of the re-
markable bird known as the Arizona
road-runner," in a letter he has
written to Governor Hunt asking
that the "road-runners" be spared
an untimely death.
Il learn. much to my surprise
and regret he states, that the
proposed new game law contains a
provision which will ultimately lead
to the destruction of the 'road-run-
Aer," one of tho most entertaining
and interesting of our western birds.
OF ali Arizona birds it is most
typical. Without it. something
would be missing from the Arizona
landscape. It's food consists of
mice, lizards, snakes, crabs. snails.
grasshoppers, centipedes, caterpil-
lars, beetles and cactus fruit.
have heard, read and seen many
things in its favor, and never read
or before heard one word of its dis
paragement.
The letter continues with many
quotations from the works of orin-
biologists concerning the road
runner" and closes with a plea for
its preservation.
Graham guardian., 1912-06-21
-Donn.il in St. Loui. Globe Democrat.

Interior shall, within sixty days af-
ter the passage of this Act, send a
copy of the same to each homestead
entryman of record who may be af-
fected thereby, by ordinary mail to
his last known address, and any such
entryman may, by giving notice
within one hundred and twenty days
after the passage of this Act, by reg
istered letter to the register and
receiver of the local land office, elect
to make proof upon his entry under
the law under which the same was
made without regard to the provi-
sions of this Act"
SEC. 2297. If, at any time after
the filing of the affidavit as required
in section twenty-five hundred and
ninety and before the expiration of
three years mentioned in section
twenty-five hundred and ninety-one,
it is proved, after due notice to the
settler, to the satisfaction of the
register of the land office that the
person having filed such affi lavit
has failed to establish residence
within six months after the date &c
entry, or abandoned the land for
more than six months at any time,
then and in that event the land so
entered shall revert to the Govern
ment: Provided. That the three
years period of residence herein
fixed shall date from the time of
establishing actual permanent resid-
ence upon the land: And provided
further, That where there may be
climatic reasons, sickness, or other
unavoidable cause, the Commissioner
of the General Land Office may in
his discretion, allow the settler
twelve months from the date of
filing in which to commence his
residence on said land under such
rules and regulations as he may
prescribe"
Graham guardian., 1912-06-21

from FL Paso. Tex, and Silver City,
N. M, where they have been visiting
with relatives and friends the past
two months.
1t is now well known that not
more than one case of rheumatism
in ten requires any internal treat
ment whatever. All that is needed
is free application of Chamber
lain's Liniment and massaging the
parts at each application. Try it
and see how quickly it will relieve
the pain and soreness. Sold by SAT-
ford Drug Co. 16-4t
Chas. E. Waffle, who made des-
ert entry in the artesian belt some
years ago. came in from California,
where he has been with a sick wife
for some time. and Wednesday made
final proof on his land.
Carol Neese came down from
Miami last Sunday morning for a
visit with his father and sister.
Carol is just out of the hospital
where he recently underwent an op-
Grafton for acute appendicitis.
Carl Havden has introduced bill
in the House of Representatives for
the preservation of the old Tuna
cacori Mission. in Santa CRUZ county,
erected in the sixteenth century,
and asks and appropriation of SIG, 900
to accomplish this purpose.
Assessor Phillips turned the as
sessment roll for 1917 over to the
clerk of the board of supervisors last
Monday. 1t will be open for public
inspection until the first Monday in
July, when the boaod of equaliza-
tion meets. The roll will approxi-
mate SO, ,500,0 900.
When your child has whooping
cough be careful to keep the cough
loose and expectoration easy by Civ
ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
as may be required. This remedy
will also liquify the tough mucus
and make it easier to expectorate
1t has been used successfully in
many epidemics and is safe and
sure. For sale by Stafford Drug
Co. 16-4t
Graham guardian., 1912-06-21
SUMMONS

In the Superior Court of Graham County. Ari-
zona.
r. W.. Emenheser. plaintiff, VS.. Leonard l..
Hollers. s. E. Hollers and Jane Doe Hollers. wife
of said s, E. Hollers. defendants.
Action brought in the Superior Court of the
County of Graham. State of Arizona.
The State of Arizona. sends greeting to Leon
ard l.. Hollers. S. E. Hollers and Jane Doe Ho.-
lers. wife of said s. Z. Hollers
You are hereby summoned and required to
appear in an action brought against you by the
above-named plaintiff and answer the complaint
filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court at
Solomonville. in the County of Graham. State of
Arizona within twenty t2o) days (exciusive of
the day of service) after the service upon you of
this summons. If served in this County; in all
other cases within thirty days.
You are hereby notified that IL you faiito appear
and answer the complaint as required by law
judgment by default will be taken against you.
Given under my hand and the seal of
lSEALl the Superior Court affixed hereto at
Solomonve this 30th day of March, 1912.
list r.. w. SMITH. Clerk.
Graham guardian., 1912-06-21
First publication June 2l-5t
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Serial No. 0l47s0.

Serial No. Ul41SU.
u. S. Land Office at Phoenix Ariz
June Ia, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Nathan o. Tenney,
of Bonita, Arizona, who, on June 26. 1911,
made Homestead entry. No. 0l47S0. Sc. Y NE. \,
NE. y Sc. y Section 3. Township S. Range Il
E. G & Meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make final Communication proof to establish
claim to the land above described. before r. W.
Smith, Clerk of the Superior Court, at Solo
monville, Ariz., on the 23d day of July 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses.
Samuel v. Pollock, Orsen p. skousen. Laura
T. Skousen, all of Thatcher, Arizona; Horace
Gardner. of Stafford. Arizona.
FRANK H. PARKER. Register.
Graham guardian., 1912-06-21
LOCAL NEWS

r. J. Young left, Saturday for
Klondyke.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Lines were
Stafford visitors from Pima Monday.
Hal Merrill came over from
Cochise Sunday, returning Tuesday.
Mrs. Josephine Perry and son re-
turned to their home in Globe Tues
day.
Miss Grace Downen, of Wilcox,
is visiting with her father, Geo.
Downen.
Nelse Wilson returned home from
San Carlos Sunday where he has
been inspecting cattle.
Geo. H. Birdno and family left
for Camp Inception, where they
will spend the summer.
For SALE-Houses, lots and busi-
ness properties in Miami. also stocks
and mining properties. H. M.
Brown, Postoffice Box 1904 Miami,
Arizona. l7-4t
l.. I. Farmer returned home Fri
~,day from Seattle, Wash, where he
has been visiting the past two weeks.
Invitations are out announcing
the marriage of Miss NAV Morris
to Mr.. George Felshaw on June 26th.
Miss Lottie Sowell left Friday
morning for an extended visit with
relatives at Roswell. New Mexico.
A sprained ankle may as a rule
be cured in from three to four days
by applying Chamberlain's Liniment
and observing the directions with
each bottle. For sale by Stafford
Drug Co. 16-4t
Harry Archuletta, of Denver, Col,
arrived in town Saturday and has
accepted position in the Ell Paso
Store.
Rev. Cheek, of Phoenix, presiding
elder of the M. +. Church, South,
of Arizona. was a visitor in town
last week.
Mrs. Chas. Kruger left Sunday
for st. Paul, Mimi, where she will
spend the summer, visiting her
daughter.
Rev P. D, Gardner returned
home Thursday from Pamona, Cal,
where he has been visiting the past
two months with his family.
Judge Shute came up from Globe
Tuesday and opened the Superior
Court, Judge McAlister being in
Greenlee county, holding court
there,
There Is no real need Of anyone
being troubled with constipation
chamberlain's Tablets will cause ar
agreeable movement Of the bowels
without any unpleasant effect.
Give them trial. For sale by SAT.
ford Drug Co. 16-4t
Mrs. Weaver Brier and daughter
Lois, accompanied by Mrs. Pau
Wilson, left for the coast Friday
They expect to spend the summer
there.
Miss Anna Brier returned hom
Saturday afternoon from Silve
City, N. NJ, where she ATTENDED
school at the convent of Our Lad.
Of Lourdes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Simmons
j. M. Scanlor and l.. X. Turne
arrived in town last week. The.
are travelling overland from Okla
homa TO California and expect t
leave here this week, -
Mrs. Eli Krupp and little daught
er, Dorothy, returned home Frida,
Graham guardian., 1912-06-21
First publication June 2l-5t
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
;al

DEFAHTMENI VF THE 1NIEhIUR
Serial No. 0395
U. s. Land Office at Phoenix. Arizona.
June Ia. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Charles d. Hayne.
of Pima Arizona, who. on August 3. 1908, made
desert land entry. No, 0395. for lot 2, Sc. NV.
u, Section 30 Township 6 S. Range rs E, G & S X
Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make
final proof. to establish claim TO the land above
described. before r.. w. Smith. Clerk of Superior
Court at Solomonville. Arizona. on the ed day
of July. 1912.
Claimant names witnesses:
William Mallon. George Wilson, REQ j. Larson.
George Rogers, all of Pima, Arizona.
FRANK II. PARKER. Register.
Graham guardian., 1912-06-21
For Sale

Five fresh dairy COWS for sale.
Inquire Of Il. e. Montierth, Stafford
l6.3t
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-10
ON
ALL CALIFORNIA
|. FRUIT PROPOSED
Only Oranges and Lemons
Will Be Admitted From
That State II Plans Are
Carried Out.

II the plans proposed by State Hor-
son are approved by the governor and
the state board. sweeping quarantine
will be placed by Idaho against prac-
tically all green fruits grown in and
shipped out Of California As well as
all nursery stock, with the exception of
oranges and lemons. The peculiar
pests SO dangerous to fruit and nur-
sery stock the California products are
claimed to be affected with. are
grounds, 1t Is asserted. for the state
horticultural inspector taking the strict
action he proposes to place on the
quarantine.
The plans Of the state horticultural
inspector call for the placing quar-
antine against the apples and peaches
said to have brown rot, plums that are
dangerous because they have curculio,
pears unmarketable because OF pear
thrips, peaches that have the peach
rosette and the peach yellow. and the
nursery stock suffering from similar
pests SO dangerous to the horticultural
industry.
THE proposed quarantine includes
green fruits, with the exception of
lemons and oranges state State Hor-
ticultural Inspector Mcpherson today.
I'VE have gone into the matter quite
extensively and have come to the con-
clusion that we are warranted in plac-
ing the quarantine against the Califor-
MIA products. However. definite action
will not be taken until we have first
consulted with the state board and with
the governor, for we do not want to
take hasty action. and wish to secure
the approval of those mentioned be-
fore the quarantine Is announced"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-10

attic: r. L. Hughes. Salt Lake; T. J.
Winter. Rexburg; N. D. Jackson. ST.
Anthony; Charles Hartley, Emmett; E.
w. Irman and wife, Richfield; l. II.
Waters, Caldwell: Mrs. c. Cameron and
son, Mrs. NJ. Bodemere. Washington;
]. F. Slower, Tolendo Scales; II. A.
Vincent, Portland; William Gorton,
Salt Lake; Robert Sproat. Thurman; F.
Adams San Francisco; Fred Eggers
and wife. Cincinnati; e. r. Place. Cald-
well: G. w. Welkins, Denver; Charles
Miller, San Francisco; A. w. Randall.
+. w. Kahn, Salt Lake; e. r. Somers,
HALEY; ]. D. Fincht, Gooding; A. 7.
Downs and wife, Mountain Home; w.
Z. Plat, Caldwell.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-10
CONFERENCE TO Be
HELD At PORTLAND
Notable Men From World
Over to Attend Great
Gathering Next June.
Capital News Special service)

Portland, Dec. 10.-Among the many
present day movements for the uplift
of humanity none figure moro large
ly than the worlds Christian Citizen
ship conference to be held in Portland
June 20 to July 6, 1918, which is COM
manding the attention of leaders OF
Christian thought and action the world
over. On the program Of this eight
day conference there are to be at least
one hundred worlds ablest statesmen
one or more from each OF the princi-
pal countries of tho world-such as
Professor Richard Lodge of Edinburgh
university, Scotland; Charles Merle
d'Autigne, Paris. France. son Of the
famous French historian, d'Aubigne;
DR.. Armenag Haigazion, Konia, Asia
Minor, Turkey; Ng Poon Chew, Of
Canton. China; Baron Nicolle Of ST.
Petersburg, Russia; Pastor LeSeur of
Berlin, Germany; Professor Alberto
Clot of Palermo, Italy; DR.. Karl Fries
of Stockholm, Sweden. and Governor
Chase 8. Osborn Of Michigan; Drs.
Benjamin Ide Wheeler Of Berkeley and
David starr Jordan Of Palo Alto, Cal,
all Of our own country, looking toward
the uplift Of humanity Is entitled to
representation in this world assembly.
Already there are thousands Of dele
gates appointed to attend 1t and other
thousands still are certain to be ap-
pointed. Fully 10000 are expected to be
in attendance.
Among the problems to be discussed
at the conference are peace and war.
intemperance, socialism, capital and
labor, emigration and immigration,
prison reform and social service. the
social conscience and personal charge
ter, child labor, the claims OF delin-
quents and dependents upon society,
political corruption, the weekly rest
day, laws affecting family life. in
Guiding marriage and divorce and the
relation of public education to moral
lily and religion. World plans are to
be adopted for the solution of these
and other problems of their kind. An
authentic history of the attitude Of the
different countries OF the world and
their governments toward these and
other problems is also to be prepared
and presented at this conference. A
special effort Is to be made to present
the attitude OF our own country and
its government toward all such prob
lens. The date thus secured together
with the addresses delivered are to be
printed for general distribution.
4 At the request OF individual citizens
and organizations Of citizens in thit
and other countries interested In this
world project the National Reform as.
ISOLATION. an American organization Of
thousands Of Christian patl lots Of
II ayerv mama IN Avory atatA and torri
itory, Is doing the preliminary work Of
Organization. Among these arc many
leading minister's educators. jurist,
and statesmen. The general superin,
tendent IL DIR. J. g.. Martin, sos so.
Publication building, Pittsburg. Pa
who will answer all inquiries and
from whom literature relating to tn,
conference may be had for the asking