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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-03-14
MAN WHO SHOT WIFE
DIES BY CYANIDE AS
POLICE LOOK FOR HIM
James A. Donovan and
Woman He Failed to Kill
Had Been Living Apart.

Mrs James A. Donovan. wife OF a
standard OIL salesman. who IL recover
Ing from two bullet wounds inflicted by
her husband on March 6. received word
last evening that a man answering her
husbands description was dead in Tuck
ahos from poison. Since the shooting
Mrs. Donovan has been ut the home OF
Mrs. William Goehry. a relative. at No.
81 West one Hundred and Twenty ninth
street
The police OF the Lenox avenue station
we're notified and Detective Conway.
who had been searching for Donovan.
went to Tuckahoe. At the home Of Mrs.
Catherine Lattimer In Yonkers avenue
he identified the body OF Donovan.
Mrs. Lattimer said that on wednes-
day night the man had come TO her
house. representing himself as a con-
tractor who had been ON some work in
Yonkers.
Tie told me he was very tired and
asked mo II II would be possible for
him to get n room for the night, for
which he would pay WE'LL" Mrs. Lat
timer told Conway. "Iie was well
dressed and showed he was educated. ]
gave him the room. To-day went to
call him and found him dead. In the
room was bottle containing cyanide
OF potassium"
Following the Identification the body
was sent to Joseph Boyle's undertaking
establishment. where II will be held
awaiting claimant.
At the time Donovan shot his wife
1t was believed that he had planned to
kill himself also. Tho two had separa :
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-03-14
DRUNKENNESS

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any benefit from its use your money
will be refunded.
ORRlNE is prepared in two forms
No. !. secret treatment. = powder; OR.
RlNE No. 2. in pill form. for those who
desire to take voluntary treatment
Costs only el.O0 box. Come in and
talk over the matter with Riker.
Ilegcman Co. Ask them for booklet.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-03-14

ted but Donovan Induced her to meet
him mt his apartments. No. 22s west
one Hundred and Thirtieth street. q
discuss plans for a divorce.
He suddenly drew revolver and
began shooting The nrst two shot,
went wild and she hurled a chair al
him. knocking him down. The mex,
two shots struck her In the forehead
and neck
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-03-14
Acroplanes Clash in Air.

RHEIMS. France. March IA Two
sergeants of the Army Aviation Corn,
were seriously injured yesterday by be-
Ing thrpwn from their aeropiane by
collision with another machine during
aerial manoeuvres by fiotilla OF ave
air craft.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-03-14

Mr.. Rosa came over on the 1 o'clock
train from Boston, with just time
enough TO make up for the part before
the curtain rose. As Scotti had sung in
Boston on Wednesday night. and ms
DIM OILY was cast to sing Lcscaut in
Massenets ''Manon" here yesterday
afternoon. II was thought to be the
easiest way 70 get the man from Bos-
ton to sing the part. with which he Is
familiar
That Mr.. Amato is not yet NJ to sing
was apparent to those Of us who saw
him last night He could have strug-
.onation Of the Count, in all keNhood.
but he r. saving himself for the second
performance Of Waiter Damrosch' =
opera in English. "Cyrano." In when
he takes the title part. next Monday
night II was postponed once because
o. MIR. Amato's Illness and he does not
want II 20 occur again. Frances Aida.
who Ia Roxanne In the opera, In on a
concert tour In Texas. She will have 10
start from Dallas on Saturday night.
reach New York at one o'clock on Nom
day afternoon. sing that evening. and
s's't '"'"e'y 'o' '"n ."'' w
ume ner ~ o"s
..''nes 'oI o"e ns"' s'au'' ~ -"""e
"a ' :. nv '"e o.ae' o",
o'u ore"' W" "
a.. a., ~ 10 ,,,, so'
:, ~ s.'.., 49,
o,.,.,,', ' ' ,I,. .,".
'"o'a' 'e"s III 10y
anu was an imposing perSonase' louise
Homer. IN a hnely dramatic impersona-
tfon OF AEucena, sang imprcssively. Ric-
ardo Martins Manrico II one Of the
best things he does. lie made n pic
turesoue appearancs and sang with
mower ana sk,,I n, Mr. pos,I.. coun,
!, w. Ia 49,, =. - 81
~ De 'au va Wa" "oo '"''
aoep.ao'c' mat ne s'ar,eo 10 "'nN' an
eH't 'hrouen the wrong door al the emu
or the prison scene showed only that he
was without rehearsal. The quickness
with which he found the rcal way out
was n tribute 10 his Intelligence. In the
cas-, wer. Emma porn,rvin G,ulio Rossi
Aua,.,o ava p...h,,,,an
'e'
Mammal. "v,,o, . ooo-.a ann.
.,.i r.,,n.. =, a.. ,,,.as,,,. 60.
H.. ..',s o'o' 80 "a,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-10-19

EIW YORK. O.t -N.-The arvr.t-
'rr Ha' almost universal law of the
sea. which bars captain who loses
his ship from being given another
Snmsui w.il not be applied 20 Capt.
Francis lrch Of the Nolturuo. OF
fcials Of the Uranium line made 1t
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-10-19

VI II. waters Urdertaker lady
ssistsnt Private ambulance. II W.
Third. Isone s3. ed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-10-19
800 MIN'S SAMPLE HATS ON
SAIL NJ HARLOW BROkERhCE
MAIN STREET. STORE.-ADV.

Wanted-Nill pay 7c per pound for
clean cotton rags at World office.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-10-19

g. Np~ uOIT MUSLIN ron
stnn " UNiIDN BROkIRNGE
NNiN ~IIil.IT ~TORlG-lDV.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
THETFs RICHMOND VA FRIDAY AUGUsTs 1918
]. D. EGGLESTON
is IN HOSPITAL
Undergoes Minor Operation and
Will Soon Return to
BlaCkSburg.

Roanoke. Va. August 7.--Joscph D.
EgSleston. former state Superinten-
dent OF public Instruction. now presi-
dent of the Virginia Polytechuic In
stitute. is at the jefferson Hospital
where he entered Monday for ii minor
operation Mr. Eggieston is resting
comfortably to-day. and expects TO re-
turn TO Blacksburg morrow
when seen Mr.. EgSlcston was
propped up in bed looking OYER cor
rcspondence He expressed rcEret that
he could not address the Farmers In
stitute at Lynchburg to-day. but
hopes TO be able to I'LL an engage
ment to speak to Roanoke County
farmers at Mountain Park saturday af-
tcrnoon. August l5.
Mr. Egglcston discussed in n gen
eral way the results Of Tuesdays
primary. but would express no op!n-
ion along that line. more than to
speak In highly favorable terms or
some Of the successful candidates as
viewed from personal standpoint.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
.Jett-Lur,.W.

PULASKI, Va. August An nttrac-
tive and interesting summer wedding
was that of Miss Julia Alexander
Larew, OF this place. and shelby MEG
Jett, Jr., OF Charlottesville. which took
place yesterday evening at o'clock
ut the country home OF the bride. Rev
j.. j. Currie. OF the Presbyterian
Church, performed the ceremony.
House guests and few special friends
witnessed the ceremony.
Miss Aldah Larew, sister OF the
bride, was maid of honor, wearing pink
silk crepe and carrying Killarney
roses. Perkins Hazlcgrove, OF Farm
VILE. was best man. The bride was
given in marriage by Luc!en NJ. Dotey.
OF Portsmouth. .. Misses Jean and
Charlotte Larew. sisters OF the bride.
held tho aisle ribbons, and little Miss
Gladys Lnrcw. OF Portsmouth, o, car
ried the ring. The musical selections
were from Chopin, "Lohengrin" and
Mcndolssohn. with Mrs. Alfred Ran
dolph Wilson, of Waco, Texas, as
pianist
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
Mob of the Curious Compel
Protection to the Finest"
From Regular Officers.

Chicago, August $50 great is the
curiosity aroused among pedestrians
by the new woman bluecoats that in
several Instances plainclothes men and
even uniformed patrolmen have been
needed TO eXtricate the women
The poiiccwomcn, selected because it
was thought they might be ablo to
detect certain crimes which male po-
licemen might overlook. were sent out
In pairs, pair being assigned TO each
OF the four most populous districts and
one pair to detective duty. Male
officers pointed out to them the dis
trict limits. the use OF patrol boxes.
locations OF doubtful saloons and dance
halls.
In one OF the crowded wcstside tenc-
ment districts such n mob pursued tho
women that they took hurried rcfuge
in the Maxwell Street Police Station.
Arrangements were made for tho
women TO visit the detective bureau
tonight at roll call and be introduced
10 the detectives None OF the women
attempted TO make an arrest
Before the finest Of Chicago's finest
started on for their beats they were
instructed In their new duties nv the
chief and Assistant Superintendent
Schuettler. Mrs Gertrude Howe Brit
ton. of the Juvenile Protective Asso-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
Personal Mention.

Captain and Mrs. G. NJ McLellen. of
Aihemarle County, are visiting the lat
ter's niece. Mrs. s. Hamilton Bcmiss.
of ll5 West Twelfth Street
Mr. and Mrs. Harding. formerly Of
Washington. have moved TO Twelfth
and Bainbridge Streets
:. Merrill Bemiss. who attended n
house party Mt Lexington, has return
cd home.
Mrs 7 D. Jones and children. Of
1l5 West Twelfth street. and her sis
ter. Mrs. Forester OF Portsmouth.
left "Wednesday for Nelson County. to
visit their father Mr. Wheeler
Charlie Sncllings. of Salisbury. Is
taking treatment at the Hygeia HOS
pital.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Page and son.
Norvcll, OF Cincinnati, are visiting rel
atives on Perry Street.
I. O. Bailey. Of 1920 Perry street.
left sunday for Il business trim South.
Mrs y. Bailey Curtis Bailey ana
Mss ora Cook spent Sunday in Ports
mouth.
Mrs Harry Lawder who has a cot
tage in Ashland. spent Monday with
her mother, Mrs. Brown, of 1905 Por-
ter street
Oscar McAllster. Of Chicago. has
been visiting his mother on Porter
Street.
Walter and Daniel Ingram returned
Wednesday. after spending some time
AZ old Point Comfort.
Miss Elsie Ingram. who has been
spending the summer at Buck Hin. is
visiting Miss Elizabeth Brown. in
Bedford County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
CHICAGO POLICEWOMEN
ARE DRIVEN TO REFUGE

citation. also addressed tho policewo-
men. She said that Chicago boys and
girls VIII be tho object OF their caro-
and watchfulness
Chief Mcweeny delivered long HIST OF
don'ts" to be observed by tho minions of
the law. Some or them were:
Don't stretch tho truth
Don, he too stern; have compassion
Present all cases fairly and squarely.
DON'T DO uosey
Don't complain about long hours.
Don't use too much force In making
arrests.
Don't talk mors than necessary. let us
commanding officers do must OF tho talk
ing
some OF the new members of tho force
promised n pinch before nightfali.
Why. know | can arrest someb body to-
day said one OF the youngest with a burst
81 enthusiasm: thu park Is just full of
spooners who should make love at home"
We'll. now, that is just the trouble with
some OF You ncw-er--er-cOps,' responded
the chief. Il just gave you and the others
orders not to stretch "A point. I said that
when you get q fellow o. girl feloniousy
Intentionally wilfuly and-what is that other
word tho statute SHys--with malice afore-
thought? That's IL Why bring him in
But don't TOO fur.'' The women then
were sworn in arid eacn given a police
whistle fire and patrol box key, a book OF
rules anu Il regulation police star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
DR.. LOVING REELECTED
With Election of Officers, Middle Dis
trict Iinptist Convention Ahinurns.

Or. J = Loving, OF Swansboro. was
unanimously reelected as moderator
Of the Middle District Baptist Asso-
citation. which adjourned yesterday at
ternoon. after holding three sessions
IL Gills Grove Baptist Church. JOS
eph l. Sadler VIII succeed himself as
moderator. Harvey L. Goode was
elected 10 iii the Offices of clerk and
treasurer.
After considering several offers. it
VAS decided TO hold the next conveu-
zion in Skinquartcr Baptist Church
Chcst"rfeld County, OF which Rev. w
y. Miller is pastor. Rev. J. w
<inch"!oe. pastor OF cambridge Street
Baptist Church. was selected 70 preach
the Introductory sermon.
No sermon was preached yesterday.
The tiine being taken up with the cleo
ton of officers and other church mat
ters which we're before the association
for discussion. The afternoon session
was given over 10 a memorial service
FOR prominent members OF the Baptist
organization who have recently died
Resolutions OF respect were passed for
Rev r " Cridlin, d. T.. Rev. W l.
Hatcher, y. y, and J. L Davidson.
All delegates who have been attend
ing The convention left for their homes
"hen the session Yesterday afternoon
adjourned Most OF them stopped at
farmhouscs near the church during
their STAY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08

J. b. Smith. C. T. Peasley. =. x. Tom.
iinson, L. p. Tabb !. " Myers. =
NJ Wells. D l. Payne, J. T. West. c.
L. Reid. w l. Wallis. Eldridge Turner
C. y. Savage, II l.. snellings, A c.
bergheimcr. II. \. Fleet. Richmond
Hardware Co. s. r. Wilkinson, r. z.
Y. Farrnr ". ". Ridael 1. L. Clark
l.. = Bass Q. r, Dtnoon, g X. Turp!n
". D. Stuart; Kaufman 6. Co. s. l..
stern. l. II. Goodman. j. a Dav!s. c.
T. Chandler. o. b. Pearson: Virginia.
Carolina Hardware Co, J. b. Fleet. ].
y. Harris. II l. Rand, J. =. Peasants
+. 3. Evenson, II. G. Elicit. j. s. Ell
lett Jr.. " s Pinder, J. y. Pinder. ".
". Harvey; National state and City
Bank. l. 2. Terrell. y. r watt, Julien
II. Hlll; Harry Marks Clothing Co. a
X. Sncad. ". l. Bailey, " II Toin!in
Morton Marks. Nose Levy. J o. Harris;
Gordon Metal Co. +. W Brown, How
ard Gordon. q. L. Bowden; ". II
Miles Shoo Co. 2. ". Tucker. =. W
Tucker. Jr. c. p. snow. NJ g. ODER.
dorfct. !. ". Porter D. VI Jones.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
o==NEW WIS OFFS
SOUTH RICHMOND

city. The avenue has been macada-
mizcd jointly by the county and the
Virginia RAILWAY and Power Company.
and presents Very attractive appear
anc" The shade trees have been
trimmed. while. weeds and other
growth in tho car tracks have been
cut down. The Administrative Board
has been petitioned by the Woodland
Heights Citizens Association TO repair
the part Of the street inside the cor
poration, which is said To be in very
bad condition. No action has Yet been
taken on the matter. but II VIII be
discussed at the next session OF the
day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
MONKEY pH.LAGEs COURT.
sunday Baseball Data Take Simian's Pnrti-
cul.Lr Fancy.

Auburn, n. Y, August Court had TO be
adjourned in the little rod schooihouse in
Owasco. where Justice or the Peace Ike"
Pearson holds forth. Important anidavits
s"bpoenas and warrants relating TO tho
enforcement OF the laws against Sunday
baseball had been destroyed or scattered
around the room. The official pen had been
broken. the Ink thrown out OF the window
and tho furniture upset. Further. when the
Justice entered the room he missed his
wallet from his coat that hung behind his
desk.
investigation disclosed that Joe. tho pet
monkey OF tho justice. had taken French
leave from the Pearson home nearby and
had done the mischief. Tho missing money
was found scattered on the lawn.
joe was trailed down ana locked UP
bread and water
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
Sells Four Houses for $4,000.

\ property transfer amounting TO
$1,000 whereby =. =. Fore and wife
sold to II. W. Gary the four brick
houses known as 1900, 1909. 1905 ana
!-e5 8i!Hbiidge street was recorded
Yesterday in ttustIugs Court. Pert II.
b. T Blackwell late. bought the nous.
at 1902 Bainbiidse Street for q cons!;-
Grafton Of $500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
Hnntist. VIII Meet.

Especial 10 The Times DISPATCH
Frcdericksburg, Va, August THE
Hermon Baptist Association will con-
vene Wednesday. August 90, with Lib
erty Baptist Church. In Caroline Coun-
ty. for a session OF three days. Row
Andrew Rroaddus, ID. D.. of Sparta. Is
the president. The program consists
of many addresses and discussions OF
important subjects relating to tho
church work y big dinner Will be
served in tho grove in the church
yard each day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
scouts benefit show Tonight.

The moving picture show for tho
beneht OF the Boy scouts will be given
tonight IN the Victoria Theatre from
8 TO II o'clock y number Of tickets
TO the performance have been sold by
the boys, but the 500 for which they
are working has not yet been raised
and Southsiders are asked TO rcsnond
literally with their nickels to-day.
Any streets of the town which have
not yet been canvassed Will be gone
over. Special films VIII be shown at
the theatre this evcuing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
MELoDR,MA N cnornousE.
Deserted Husband Takes Poison Waitress
Wife Spurus Him.

Cleveland, August 7-Ioour weeks ago Fred
Fromuth. thirty-nine years old son OF Il
Pennsylvania Railroad Official at Chicago,
separated from his wife. lie had not seen
her until he walked into restaurant here
and found her working as waitress He had
his cup OF coffee ut her table. ana "a she
brought him his check, he Intellectually
sought reconciliation.
Then he placed some powder In his cup,
drank II ana shortly after was In hospi-
tai. where he Will probably die.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
Band Concert Tonight.

kessnichs Municipal Band viii give
concert in Washington square to-
night, beginning At $50 O'clock. The
program includes selections from sew
era !lGht operas, the music being
largely OF the popular variety. Benches
nave been arranged in the park. and
preparations mace by Custodian Red
ford 10 accommoda large crowd
THIS Is the first appearance OF Kess-
nichs musicians on The Souths!de.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
Hear Case of Autoist,.

Magistrate l. w. Cheatham will
near the cases of Edward s. Sparks.
T. II. Holt and others, who are charged
win reckless driving and exceeding
inc speed Limit. in Swans boro Mag
isterial Court this morning. An au-
tomobile driven by Sparks struck n
motorcycle. on which was seated Holt
and woman companion, Sunday az
ternoon on the Midlothian Turnpike
severely injur!ng the occupants.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
Autoist Killed Mt Train Cros.inr.

Chicago. August John W. Campbell.
head of the Windsor Park Academy for
hoys. 1850 Bonds Avenue, was killed and an
other man was seriously hurt when an llli-
nots Central train struck Campbell's auto
mobile at Melrose Park n suburb The in
3ured man Is Harry Goldman twenty eight
years old. He was taken to hospital and
may die.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
NOTED TENOR DROWNED.
Fritz Sturmfcld Dies. While Leo Slczai<
l. Rescued.

Tegernscc. Bavaria. August IA yacht in
which Fritz Sturmfcd ana Leo Slesak. two
weil-known operate tenors We're sailing
the lake here overturned and StUrmie!d
was drowned. Sle2ak clung to the boat and
was rescued.
Sturmfcid was member OF the Royal
Opera at Leipsic. Hc made a concert tour
IN the United states in 1911 Steak Is well
known in the United states having sung
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
WOMAN CAnBy on THE JOB.
Mrs. Moses Makes IL Bid for Fares" With
NHN Rig In MI Acrunu

Mount Vernon. y. Y. August ,.-Dcclar-
Ing that n woman has just as much right 10
drive Il hack she has TO pound a typo
writer. Mrs. l.. j. Moses. OF the Bronx, APP
peared at tho City Hall and took out hack
license. Mrs. Mores Ia about thirty years
old. and attractive. she was modestly dress
ed ana wore pair OF gray gauntlet gloves.
There was const ernat!on among the hack :
men whom they saw Mrs. Moses taking up
her position Mt the main New Haven Rail
road station and putting In q bid for fares
she has q brnnc-ncw surrey and spirit i
horse, and Is an expert horscwoman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
LEAPS BEFORE FLYERS ENGINE.
Man Makes Doubly Certain OF Suicide From
IA IriuHr.

Lancaster. Pa. August William Funk,
Of this city. icaped sixty feet from an over
head bridge AZ Leagaun Place, twelve miles
east OF this city. landing directly IN front
OF New York day express, eas;bound on
the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Virtually every bono in Funk's body was
broken either by the fal! or by tho force OF
the engines blow. The train crew did not
know OF the accident, and the express aid
not stop.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
JoEEs NAUTICAL REVENGE.
Rcnamcs His Yacht in Resentment at His
DnmHhicrs Murrinrr.

London. August Sol JoeIs yacht. h!th-
erto known az the Doris. has been renamed
the Eileen. This marks his displcasurc at
the recent secret marriage OF his daugh liter
Doris 10 Arthur Walter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
RIDER Straddling Two Horses In Roman Race
Seriously Hurt.

Yonkers. y. y. August 7.-George Schiller
while straddIinS two horses In q Roman
race at Empire city Park here, lost his
roofing, fell TO the ground and was tram
pea on IN siGht OF 1900 spectators. lie was
carried OF the track inscnsible and was re-
ViVed by a physician, who found his back
bruised nose broken and two teeth Knocked
out.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
Want Scmmes Avenue Improved in


All that now remains to put Semnaes
Avenue into almost perfect condition
- the repairing OF that part Of the
street between the railroad bridge and
=. Is. Nietor's, which belongs 10 the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-08
Odds and Ends From the Wire
TRAMrLED BY RACING srEEDs.

NJ the Metropolitan Opera House in New
YORK and in concerts In various cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-16
ARE READY FOR
HOLIDAY LABORS
Postal Employees Of Uncle Sam
Prepared to Take Up Her
culean Task.
PUBLIC MUST COOPERATE
Postmaster General 5urieson Anxious
That Christmas Gifts Be
Properly Marked.

During the next few days Uncle
Sam and his employees Will be con
fronted with the hercuIeal task OF
Christmas packages which must be
delivered the same day received.
This is especially 50 since the inaugur-
alton OF the parce. post and upon the
employees OF this department will fall
the greatest amount Of the work
Ofice men. however. will not be eN-
cused from a large amount OF work. as
the labor within the Office is just about
as heavy as the delivery system.
Postmaster General Burleson. who
l. responsible for the conduct OF This
service. has made extraordinary pre-
Tarations 10 prevent congestion in
pCstofiCes and TO insure prompt de
livery Of these parcels. Several thous-
end additional employees will be added
TO the force during the holiday season
and the collection and delivery equip
meut will be augmented wherever nee.
eessary. Every possible effort has
been made 20 strengthen those parts
OF the postal organization which will