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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-05-09
FOR COMMISSION

St. Paul, May 8.-Complete returns
following yesterdays election in this
city show that the voters declared
themselves in favor of commission
form Of government by decisive ma
jority. The entire republican ticket
was elected, Herbert P. Keller being
returned to the mayors chair by a
majority of 423 votes over his demo-
cratic opponent, Otto Bremmer.
Duluth, May 8.-The recall, initia-
tive and referendom were written into
Duluth's charter yesterday by an ov-
erwhelming vote. Only two of forty
three precincts voted negatively. The
vote stood four-fifths for the change.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-05-09
CALISTHENICS
AT SCHOOLS
MAY FESTIVAL HELD BY CEN.
TRIAL, WEBSTER AND AN
MEX AT CENTRAL GROUNDS

Friday afternoon in the city schools
was giveu over to the annual May fes-
tival of calisthenics, the different
grades Of the Webster, Annex and
Central schools taking part in the
afternoons drills, marches and dances
as follows at the Central school
grounds:
The first grade Central, Miss
Stoneberg, Peek Boo Drill.
Seventh and eighth grade Webster
girls, May Pole drill, Miss Roecliffe.
Second grade Central, Miss Zahm,
Folk dance.
Seventh and eighth Webster, dumb
bell drill boys, Miss Grinedy.
Third grade Central, Miss Edith
Sherin, German dance.
Sixth grade Webster, Wand drill,
Miss Newlander.
Fourth grade Central, Hoop drill,
Miss johnson.
Fifth grade Webster, Calisthenics,
Miss Joy Sherin.
Fifth grade Annex, Wand drill,
Miss Olson.
Fourth grade Webster, House build
ing, Miss Todd.
Sixth grade Annex, dumb bell and
Wand drill, Miss Metcalf.
Third grade Webster, Hop Nor
Annita dance, Miss King.
Seventh grade Annex fancy march
by girls and calisthenics by boys and
girls, Miss Ahlers.
Second grade Webster, Swedish
Klapp dams, Miss Jewett.
Eighth grade Central, Military drill
Miss Toftley.
First grade Webster, Swedish
Beleking dance, Miss Brown.
The grades all acquitted themselves
with honor and especial mention is
due the eighth grade Central in
their military drill. They moved
with the time and precision Of crack
marching company. The Annex pupils
labored under the disadvantage Of not
having piano but their work was
excellent Notwithstanding.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-05-09
REFERENCE WORK
NOW AT LIBRARY
NORTHWESTERN GAZETTERAND
BUSINESS DIRECTORY HAS
BEEN ADDED

The library is now in possession Of
Polk & Co.'S, Northwestern Gazetteer
and business Directory" for 1912,
which includes all cities and towns
Of any size in Minnesota, North and
South Dakota and Montana, giving
the names and addresses of all busi-
ness firms and short write up Of
the place itself. This ought to prove
useful addition to the reference de-
partment
In addition to this the following
books have been placed on the shelves:
Laughhn. Just Folks. The lives
of Chicago's working people and
their problems are vividly but very
attractively pictured in this decided
ly human story which makes one rea-
lize that whether people are rich or
poor they are all "just folks"
Custer. Boots and Saddles. Mrs.
Clusters story of life in Dakota in the
'7O's.
Ray. Sidney at College. The ith
of the "Sidney" series for girls.
Bennett. Barnaby Lee. An unus-
ually good colonial story for older
boys and girls, describing the adven-
lures of a lad who is sent from old
Dutch New York to the Maryland
settlement and who falls in with pi-
rates on the way.
Hopkins. The Sandman more farm
stories. For the small folk.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-05-09

range to celebrate the advent of the
first railroad train to enter its con-
fines with such demonstration of
welcome by its hustling citizens and
those Of the surrounding tributary
country as the Queen City of the Low
er Yellowstone Valley has never
known before. Three crews have
been detailed to build the depots at
Sidney, Savage and Intake, the one
for this place being expected here
almost any day now.-S Sidney Herald.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-05-09

c. w. Lounsberry the opera is self
sustaining, which is more than can be
saidEof many like productions in larg-
er towns and cities. The Bohemian
Girl was complete success and the
town is better for it in culture. And
to its success as an opera, that put
it well into the professional class of
productions can no one can be given
more credit than to he whose baton
directed the opera, bandmaster and
artist-Andrew Onstad.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-05-09
FINAL PAPERS

Judge Fisk will convene district
court for the final hearing of appli-
cations for final citizenship papers
on the following dates: Stanley May
II, Schafer May 18, Williston May
20.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-05-09

ST. PETERS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Early Communion 800 a. m.
Choral Celebration 1900 q. m. with
sermon by Rt. Rev. Cameron Mann,
Bishop of North Dakota.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
ANOTHER new
COUNTY Fight
Georgetown Would Like to Be Site
For County Formed From
Portions Of Four.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 17.-Another
new county fight has bobbed up in the
legislature, and from a rather unex-
pected quarter. A bill has been intro
duced seeking to create a county, with
Georgetown as the county seat, form
ed from portions of Copiah, Rankin,
Simpson and Lawrence counties.
Members of the house and senate
from the counties involved have not
yet taken decided stand on the ques.
ton. Some of them are waiting for
word from home" before declaring
for or against the measure. 1t is ex-
pected, however, that majority of
them will oppose the bill, and that it
will encounter hard shedding during
consideration before the committees
on local and private legislation, es-
pecially in view of the fact that
many members of the South MISSISSIPPI
pi contingent are losing interest in
the creation of new counties and de-
voting their time and energy to the
movement in behalf of a constitution
al convention.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17

charged up with $500 for home
coming banquet" and other things of
that kind. This discovery was made
after the Senate and House commit
tees on universities and colleges had
made the trip to Oxford Whether or
not the committee will reopen the
matter is not known.
While the alleged scandals in con-
nection with the state institutions
named were being discussed around
the Capitol the House pension commit
tee was busy delving into charges
that the Confederate pension rolls
had been padded" in some of the
counties. The committee sent out
subjoenas and will have witnesses at
Jackson next week.
These revelations and limitations Of
others that may follow may prolong
the session of the Legislature and de-
lay final adjournment.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
SUPT. POWERS
Continued From Page one.)

goods, since strong opposition has
developed opposing his election to this
place on the ground that he is lack
ing in the essential educational quail
fications and executive ability.
If Mr.. Hightower should fail to get
the A. & M. presidency it is of course
taken for granted that he will prompt
ly put himself in line as prospec-
tive candidate for Governor, and it
can therefore be expected that those
who are vitality interested in keeping
him off of the gubernatorial track will
do all in their power to see that he
lands the college presidency.
Next to Mr.. Hightower, Prof. Pow
ers is probably the best-known pub
lie official in Mississippi. He enjoys
a large personal acquaintance in ev-
cry county in the state, has accom-
plished some exceptionally good work
as head Of the department of educa.
ton, and is an active and aggressive
campaigner. Just how he can be
eliminated from the next campaign
is question that is giving the Varda-
man faction some very restless mo-
ments.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17

tne dainty salad course were Miss
Minnie Hightower, Miss Catron Miss
Galnes and Miss Norma Powe. Enter.
tanning in the dining room were Mes
danes M. A. hoffman, E. L. Robbins.
Phillip j. Toomer, G. w. Bufkin and
ROBERT Donald. The receiving line
was composed of Mesdames James s.
Love, Edwin Memories of Meridian:
M. T. L. Love, H. A. Camp and Mrs.
q. E. McClelland, of Montgomery,
Ala. Mrs. Memories was beautifully
gowned in white embroidered mar
quisette built over lavender, with
pearl garnitures. She returned today
to her home in Meridian.
A string band furnished music
throughout the receiving hours, $3.50
to $50 and about eighty guests from
the fashionable circle, called.
notwithstanding the handsome floral
establishment of the home, there was
delightful air of informality marking
the event as one of the most enjoyable
affairs of recent date.
t.i
Mrs. J. w. Davidson a Club Hostess.
The Married Ladies' Card Club met
Friday afternoon with Mrs. ]. w. Dav.
idson, at the home of Mrs. ]. L. Kear.
ney, on Buschman street. The club
members present were Mesdames H
E. Welch, George Derickson, w. L.
Oakley, w. G. Rodgers, M. Dreyfus, ]
w. Bolton and d. B. Holmes. The
guests were Mesdames G. P. Smith, J.
W. McWilliams, F. A. Conrad, ]. l.
Kearney, B. D. Moore, Will Richard
son, of Canada; c. w. Rich, M. l.
Harper, w. F. Cook, H. E. Allen, Mrs
Oden, Mrs. Robert Field; Miss Vivian
Lea and Miss Edna Rodgers, of Hunts
vile, Ala.
The prize, a pair of silk hose, was
won by Mrs. ]. w. McWilliams and
Miss Rodgers cut the consolation, 6
beautiful crimson rose. Dainty re
freshments were enjoyed, Mrs. Kear
ney, Mrs. McWilliams and, Mrs. Con
rad assisting the hostess in serving.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
The WORK OF
CONTINUED From Page One)

in the rural portions of the state,
and towns to devise means to keep
the young man from going back to
the farm" The only way to bring
about the happiest condition was to
bring the schools to the children and
not the children to the schools. That
under the plan of school consolidation
the time was rapidly approaching
when there would no longer be any
talk of "a farming exodus" He stat
ed there are now in Mississippi SO
wagons busily carrying pupils to and
from their studies and that this ar
rangement wherever tried had proven
a most decided success. This gives
children living five miles from the
school really more advantage than
those living within one mile, as the
law in this state requires children
living within one mile Of the school
house to walk. He said that he was
anxious to see the day when this con-
solidation of schools will be in vogue
in all parts of the state and that when
this time arrived everyone would wit
ness progress and prosperity without
precedent in the educational advance
ment of the south.
Girls Tomato Club.
Mrs. McLemore, on behalf Of the
Girls Tomato Club delivered one O
the most interesting and pleasing
talks Of the day. She reviewed thu
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
SERIOUS CHARGES
CONTINUED from Page one.)

]. R. Dobyns, superintendent of that
institution, who was recently reap
pointed. The Senate also ordered an
investigation of the charges.
1t is alleged that the appropriations
for the support of the Deaf and Dumb
Institute have been extravagantly and
wastefully spent and that proper ac-
counting of disbursements has not
been made.
Prof. w. A. Jordan, formerly a pro-
lessor at the Deaf and Dumb Insti-
tute, has fled papers and documents
with the legislature to sustain the al
legations of mismanagement.
Members of the House also took a
hand in the investigation and began
to insert their probes into the institu-
tons affairs. The charge was made
that over fifty persons are employed
at the Deaf and Dumb Institute to
teach and care for about $50 pupils.
Other Irregularities are alleged in
connection with the purchase of sup
plies, bookkeeping, etc.
Simultaneously with the alleged
scandal concerning the affairs of the
Deaf and Dumb Institute came an ex.
posture of what some of the members
of the Legislature characterized as
graft" at the Agricultural and Me
chanical College. An itemized report
of the expenditures of the farmers in
stitute fund at the college disclosed
the fact that the states money hat
been spent for tips to walters, drinks
show tickets, football game tickets
and other items of that sort which IL
the aggregate amounted to larg,
sum
The discovery of the strange and un
usual expenditures at the Agriculture
and Mechanical College started sew
eral Of the lawmakers to digging int
the reports of other state institutions
among them the State University o
Oxford.
4 An examination OF the university
report revealed that the state had bee
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
RAMSEY & COMPANY,
LEADING UNDERTAKES.
PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE.
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CHURCH SOCIETIES. 4
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The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church will meet Mon
day at the church at o'clock.
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The Woman's Missionary Union of
the Fifth Avenue Baptist church will
meet Monday afternoon at 2:3O, at the
church.
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The Lydian Circle of the First Meth
odist church will meet Monday at
o'clock, with Mrs. Charles F. Ames,
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs ]. S. Turner, on Main street.
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The Woman's Auxiliary of Columbia
Street Baptist church, met the first of
the week with Mrs. s. B. Martin, on
Main street. Mrs. F. L. Matthews
assisted Mrs. Martin in serving re-
freshments.
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Trinity Guild will meet Monday af-
ternoon at $3.50, at the residence OF
Mrs. H. E. Welch, on Court street
This will be only short business
meeting and it is necessary that every
member be present, and bring the
amount on hand for tickets sold, also
every unsold ticket, SO that the treas
urer can make correct statement as
to the financial outcome of the recent
entertainment; If every member will
make an effort to be present, there
will be no necessity for special meet
ing for the above mentioned purpose
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
RAMSEY G. COMPANY WILL
ESTABLISH COFFIN FACTORY

Ramsey & Co., the Undertakers
have purchased a large plot of land,
on which to erect warehouses and a
Coffin factory.
This property is located on the cor
ner of Oak street and River avenue,
and is.known as the Magruder proper
ty, fronting two hundred feet on Riv-
er avenue and of sufficient depth to
hold all buildings to be needed.
Work will begin on the buildings at
an early date, the latest improved ma
chiniery will be installed for the man.
ufacture of collins and caskets of all
kinds.
Mr.. Ramsey is an expert casket
builder, and states that by manufac'
turing these goods at home, he can
guarantee better goods at less cost, as
there will be a saving of factory
profits, freight, Grating, wrapping and
drayage. This firm has been in Hat
tiesburg only five years, but by Gloss
attention to business, and by treating
everybody on the square, they have
made many friends.
This is their thirty-second year II
this business, being the Oldest under
takers in the state. Mr.. w. H. Ram
sey, manager of the company. Will
of quiet disposition, is booster, an,
states he has never lost confidenc
in Hattiesburg, and that he firmly be
lieves we will have the largest city Il
the state in FIVE years.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
Central Christian Church.

Bible school 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship and observance of
the Lords Supper at IL o'clock
Praise service and sermon 1880
p. IN.
Sermon subject at the evening SER
vice: 'The Reign of Law
For the special music number, Mr..
and Mrs. zeran will sing the duet for
soprano and tenor, Love Divine, All
Love Excelling," from Strainer's Ora
torio Daughter of Jairus," Miss Co
rhine Blount accompanying.
The invitation to the public is gen.
eral and the welcome accorded those
attending is hearty. The support CIV
en- the minister and members in their
effort to establish the congregation is
most highly appreciated.
John S. Zeran, Minister.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17

progress made by this band of work
ers in other parts Of the country
pointing out the material as well as
the educational benefit that girls had
derived from the care and cultivation
Of the tomato. She urged the forma-
ton of these clubs, stating they were
conducive to the instilling of econo
my and the spread of social interest,
that it brought girls together and gave
them an impetus to greater and bet.
ter things. The school girl of today
is the heme-maker and home-builder,
of tomorrow and how we'll she learned
the duties of motherhood and house
hold management would depend more
than anything else the success of her
husband and his home. The object of
these clubs is not only to teach
the members matters of economy and
management but to instill a sense Of
personal worth and to make them
have a higher regard for the things
that go to make the home-life attrac-
tive and beautiful.
The Farmers Union.
President Carter of the Farmers
Union delivered Characteristic edu-
cational talk. He declared that the
only impeachment that stands in the,
way of educational progress in the
rural districts was the farmers them
selves. The only way to have better
conditions is to raise the intelligence
of the farmers. To raise this entel-
ligence the best way is to commence
now with the children and do the
best that can be done for the parents
by giving their children the advant-
ages that did not obtain in their day
and time. The best way to reach the
rural school children was by the con-
solidation of schools, making all the
little poorly lighted and unsanitary
two-byfour school houses into one
modern and improved school building
and introducing here all the advant-
ages that those who live in the cities
enjoy. He stated in no uncertain
terms his opinion of the prevailing
educational conditions that exist in
the state as a whole and made many
telling points on. this state of affairs,
stating however, that he was GER
tainly pleased by the report of For
rest county conditions as outlined by
Prof Currie. He urged cooperation
of purpose and steadfastness Of spirit
in working for the things desired, and
prophesied that within a few years
Mississippi would have no cause to
hang her head when the question OF
education in this state was brought
up.
The speakers returned to this city
yesterday afternoon. Prof. Smith and
Mr., Carter left this mornin, Mr.
Carter returning to Jackson and
Prof. Smith going to other portions
of South Mississippi. Those who at
tended state that the meeting was one
of the finest ever held in this section
on the matter of education, and that
much good would result therefrom
Parties living in the Sunrise neighbor
hood state that there is little doubt
now over the success of the CONSOLE
dalton movement which has been agi
tated there for some time. There is
also a movement on foot to CONSOLE
date the three schools near Eatonville
and a meeting will be held the coming
week to take up the matter.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17

Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor
exercise insufficient mastication Of
food, constipation, torpid liver, wor-
ry and anxiety, are the most common
causes of stomach troubles. Correct
your habits and take Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets and y u
will soon be we'll again. For sale by
All Dealers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
Trinity Episcopal Church.

'i'HtJ GPioSSPdl OhHiShs
There will be services tomorroY,
Quinquagesima Sunday, at the Court
House at II o'clock in the morning,
when in view of the Bishops coming
next Sunday, the rector will deliver a
special sermon on Confirmation" or
"The Laying on of Hands," as one of
the principles of the doctrine of Christ,
as mentioned in Hebrews 9Th chapter
and first and second verses. All those
desiring light on this apostolic practice
of "The Laying on of Hands" in Con
firmation are specially asked to at
tend. All cordially invited to any and
all of the services.
Sunday school 10 a. m.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
Fifth Avenue Baptist church.

Sunday school 9;45 a. m, p. R. Per-
kins, superintendent.
Preaching II a. m.
B. Y. p. U. s p. m.
Evening service Z o'clock.
Rev. Homer H. Webb, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
John S. zeran, Minister.

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Liniment and bound
on to the affected parts is superior to
any plaster. When troubled with
lame back or pains in the side or
chest give it a trial and you are GER
tain to be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which 1t affords. Sold
by All Dealers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
Columbia Street Baptist Church.

Columbia Street Baptist Church.
$3.50 a. m.-Sunday school, M. P. L.
Low superintendent.
HOO a. m.-Preaching by the pas
tor. Subject" The Sacrificing Body"
$3.50 p. NIB. Y. P. u, Curtis We'll
born, president
z p. m.--Preaching by the pastor.
Subject: Believe OF DE-"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
TURKEY DINNER.

A turkey dinner will be given by
the Ladies Aid of the Bay Street
Presbyterian church, in the building
next to the Gem theatre, Wednesday,
Feb. 21st. Tickets so cents. 17-3t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. McNalr.

WIS. WCNdIT,
News was received here this morn
ing telling of the death of Mrs. Nc
Nair, of Lumberton, mother of Mrs.
George Autry, of this city. Mrs. Au-
try went TO Lumberton the first of the
week to be with her mother and was
with her when the end came. The
sympathy of large circle of friends
is with Mrs. Autry in her bereave-
ment.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
Bay street Presbyterian Church.

Bay Street Presbyterian Church.
Preaching IL a. m. and 7 p. m. by
the pastor.
Sabbath school 9:45 a. M, r. G..
Hauenstein, superintendent
The public is cordially invited to
attend all the services of this church.
The men of the congregation are espe-
cially urged to attend. Strangers in
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
First Baptist Church.

Fist Baptist CHURCH.
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Young Peoples Meeting 6:15 D. m.
Preaching service IL s. m. and 7:15
p. m. Subjects: "The Path of God"
and The Worthy"
The pastor and members wish to
keep an atmosphere of welcome In the
church. If you come and fail to find
it the pastor will appreciate your tell
ing him about it,
|. p. Trotter, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
See FEReusoN's ad on Page A.
The sMoKEHcusE.

Finest cigars, tobaccos and smokers
supplies. Une OF the most up-to-date
c2';nts in town and best of service.
Well-conducted pool room. Meet me
at the Smokehouse, opposite The
Lomo.-H. L. Eckles, Proprietor.
1S-1mo
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
DANCE TONIGHT.

Dancing school tonight at Elks' Hall
complimentary to the Laurel basket
ball team. 1t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17

1ino At The Forrest Club.

A., Evening At The Forrest Clun'
Those who enjoyed cards and dancing
at the Forrest Club Friday evening
were Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. MURDOCH
Miss Landrum, Mr.. F. ]. Duke MI
and Mrs. E. R. Farrell, Mrs. sage
Miss Mable Greer and Bruce Mcleod
Miss Carline Hall and Mr. Buckner'
Miss Hattie May sadler of Sheffield
Ala, and ]. E. Davidson, Miss oilVe
Powe and Albert Heidelberg MISS
Corinue Venable and George Stock
nan Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Rodgers anu
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
LAW PARTNERSHIP.

We shave formed law partnership
under the name of Sullivan & Conner
and have opened offices on the second
floor of the Carter building, rooms
2O5-2o7-21o.
D. z. Sullivan,
Clyde r. Conner.
Hattiesburg, Miss. Feb. 10. 1912.
14-6t.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-17
Sunday Services at
Hdttiesburg Churches

Pastors are requested to write the
program for services and leave in this
office by 10 a. m. Saturday mornings.