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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
CRES70 GETS
new trial

.Ianersonx o.. Dec. 3i.--Because the
Jury agreed on = verdict Of guilty Of
n.Anslaukhter In order to save the life
n an aged juror. who was taken III
and who could not receive medical at.
tention until verdict was returned,
Joseph Cresto. convicted Of the killing
cf Michael Montan at Rock Greek last
July. will receive new trial.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
SENATORIAL CONTEST
IN GAY STATE

Boston, Mass. Dec. 3l--The annual
session OF the Massachusetts legis.
lature. at which q United States sena.
tor will be chosen and during which
action will be taken on many matters
OF State Importance. will be convened
ut noon to morrow. The contest for
the seat Of Senator W. Murray Crane
In attracting much attention. There
are half a dozen aspirants>, for the
toga. representing q wide range OF
political Views, The Republican ma.
jority ON joint ballot IL about 40 and
presumably only Republican will
be chosen. Samuel w. Mccall, repre-
sentatives In Congress. and Curtis
Guild. Jr, former governor OF Massa.
chussetts and at present the United
States ambassador ut st. Petersburg.
are generally regarded as the strong
est possibilities for the senatorship
Other active candidates In the neld
are Congressman John w. Weeks and
William b. Plunkett. the latter repro.
senting himself ~ the choice Of the
western part Of the State.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
Daughter OF INGERSOLL
Welded WITH Z WORDS

bride and groom stood with clasped
hands and listened to q three-minute
address by DR.. Elliott regarding the
marriage relation. Mr.. Probasco then
took plain gold band ring out OF his
pocket and as he placed It on the
finger OF his bride they repeated the
society's marriage ritual. as follows;
"With this ring thee wed. In love
and truth for life-till death do Us
part"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03

Another New York landmark 10 pass.
ing-the Mott Memorial Surgical and
Medical library property. It will be
altered for business purposes. The u.
brary was established In 1890 by Dr.
Valentine Mott. father Of American
surgery. as he was later called. At
that period he was one of the foremost
surgeons. There were no medical u.
braries In New York then. and to help
along students DIR. Mott gave bis pri-
vats library. which was one OF the best
10 the country. Besides bis books.
medical instruments Of the different
periods were ON exhibition therh. The
books and the Instrument Of Df. MOI;
have now been taken by ths New York
Aeadeny % Medicine
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03

Ralph Herz. the musical comedy
star, IL going into vaudeville.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03

New York. Dec. 3i.--Miss Maude Il.
Ingersoll. daughter Of Colonel Robert
. lngersoll. the agnostic. who died on
July I. 1899. was married by I7.word
service Of the Ethical Culture society
70 Wallace Mclean Probasco Of Ohio.
THE ceremony took place In the living
room OF the bride home. DIR. John l..
Elliott, assistant to Dr. Felix Adler,
bead OF the society. officiating. The
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
WATCH MEETING At BRANDON

Uaion watch meeting will be- held
II the Baptist church at Brandon this
eveaiag. The speakers will be DR.. 70.
n. Leisure and Rev. Theodore M. Hof-
Deistsr. There will be special ser.
vice u song. directed by Prof. Mill.
gaa. chorister OF the First NJ. 10.
sesrcA Of Brandon. The service will
osamence ut 8 p. m.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
OPTION ON PHILLIES
SECURED BY SEC. LOCKE

Charles p. Tart, who is heavily inter
ested In the Phillies. and following
this meeting II was announced that
the Pittsburg secretary had obtained
the option. which Ia to be exercised on
Jan. 10. II IL thought that Locke ne.
,ured his option on the club without
The grounds for 100000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03

Cincinnati. o.. Dec. 3l.-W. II.
Locke. the present secretary of the
Pittsburg National league club, sc.
cured an option on the Philadelphia
National league club at handsome
sum. Locke came here for that sole
purpose. lie was In conference with
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
Open an ACCOUNT

With The Knox Savings e. Loan AS.
sociation before January 10 and your
deposits will bear interest from the
1st of January.
Interest at the rate of 4 per cent
per annum Is credited to the account
every quarter.
G. II. COLVILLE, Sec'y.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
DISTRICT DEVASTATED

foseSish Chief KILLING Women and
chllersn and NaxIne Churches.
Athens. Dec. 81. - An ofiicial dis
0otch recsived here states that band
Sn1er the Turkish chieftsin Bekir Aga
Ban devastated the Zagori district, IL
ep(rus, msssacreing the women and
children and burning the churches
The refugees who fed to the forests
are dying from starvation and cold.
u In added that Turkish regulars
eurned the historic convent of Doura-
Aaa, on Lake Janina. and also most
9 ths VILLAGES in the Janina district.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
CANAL
IS SOLD

Newark, O., Dec. Si.~-The aban.
doned canal property In Newark was
cold at public sale on the steps of tine
courthouse. Il. Il. Bo0ten Of the state
board Of public works conducting the
sale. The entire property sold brought
b67.713. 1t was appraised at $S0,2I7
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
CIRCUIT COURT
REvERSES WAOD|LL

Reversing District Judge WaddIlI
yesterday In an opinion handed down
relative to a case from Alexandria,
the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
held that referee in bankruptcy Ia
entitled To a commission on disourse-
ments OF trustees whether or not
money is actually changed hands In
the transaction.
The case was that of Walter w.
Earney, referee In bankruptcy,
against Leo +. Harlow, trustee In
bankruptcy Of the estate Of the CO.
lumbia Cotton OH and Compress COM
pany and others, the question at issue
being whether the referee WAS en-
titled to be paid ssTs,55 this being
one per cent of the amount con-
structively disbursed by the trustee to
the bondholders who held a lien on
the property in bankruptcy, and be
came the purchaser at a figure be-
low the estimated value.
In the cI inion of the higher court,
the referee was entitled to his COM
mission ns recompense for his labors
regardless of whether he actually
handled any OF the money involved
In the lower court, Judge Waddiil
held otherwise.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
TELLS Of SCHOOL
FOR SUFFRAC|STS
ILLINOIS WOMAN WHO DOES
THINGS TELLS HOW---MlSS
CLAY SPEAKS.

Mrs Sherman NJ. Booth, Chairman
Of the Illinois legislative committee,
and Miss Laura Clay, OF kentucky
speke before the Equal Suffrage
League Of Virginia yesterday after
rocn. A large audience heard them
and thoroughly enjoyed the recital OF
their experiences and the means taken
in the speakers respective states Tor
the securing Of equal suffrage,
Mrs. Sherman, to whom great
deal Of the success OF the Illinois
work Is due, explained. how the cam
,alen was conducted il, thai State and
was most generous in her praise of
the press Tor the cooperation given
her.
Miss Clay has been an enthusiastic
student OF the cause for the past
twenty Ave years ard related TO the
club the means used in her native
state for obtaining the ballot. A
great portion Of her speech concern
cd the school for suffragists, which is
conducted in that state.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
Isronarinr To AlnNfa-

PRESIDE, TEXAS, DEG. lS.-Fed-
erals in OtinaEa were busy today haul
ing over supplies OF all kinds from
Preside. In preparation for move
In some direction. In view of Gen
eral Mercado's declared intention yes
terday of marching against Chihua-
hua, it is believed that he either in
tends marching west along the Rio
Grande against Juarez or a retreat
into Nuevo Leon.
Two Mexican soldiers fired upon
United States soldiers last night on
the American side of the line, two
miles west of Preside. Luis Orozc0,
no relative of General Orozco. was
killed, but his companion, Faustino
Flores, escaped to the Mexican side
unframed. Both men were found
armed in a house on the Texas sida
and fred at the United States troops
when located Oro2Co, before he
died. said that they had come to the
American side with message from
their commander. Major McNames.
commanding the United States troops
on the Texas side, will demand an
explanation from the federal cofnman-
der at OjInaga,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
STORY THAT AMERICANS WERE
CHIEF SUFFERERS BROUGHT
FROM TAMrTCo.
MEETING OF BANKERS
EFFORTS MADE TO FIND SOME
WAY OFT OF FINANCIAL
STRAITS OF MEXICO
CITY.

MEXICO CITY, Dec 18.---A trust
worthy American who arrived from
Tampico today reports that the fed
erals looted the residential quarter of
the foreign colony, chiefly the houses
occupied by Americans. They carried
off everything they found that was
portable. The Americans, who ar
rived here today, lost everything they
had
Communications with Tampico from
this city via San Luis Potosi have been
cut off since O'Clock this afternoon.
There was a meeting this morning
of bankers. under the Craftsmanship II
the acting secretary of finance to con-
slider the financial situation. A. this
conference the bankers proposed that
the national bank receive all State
bank notes and Issue instead notes
of the national bank. The plan Ia
to eventually confine the issAe of bank
notes to the national bank TO the ex-
clusion Of all others except the Bank
of London and Mexico. which has a
concession for the issue until 1925.
The government has discovered that
the Zapatistas are now operating
under the direction of General Car
rama. whose agents are here and in
the Zapatista camp
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
pETEDcpTTDC
YOUNG CAROL IMAM
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

PETERSBURG, VA. Dec. IS
Luther Harms, young white man,
originally from North Carolina. but
who has resided In this city for some
time. swallowed q quantity Of car
hoiic acid in an attempt to end his
life evening before before last. He
was found on Washington street and
taken TO the police station, where
prompt medical attention rendered by
Dr. w. r Hoy. probably saved his
life The young man mouth and
throat are badly burned. shut other
wise ne is all right A small bottle,
with the label scratched. partially
filed with tho acid. was found In his
pocket Harris IL member Of the
Petersburg Grays, He states thaf
failure at practically everything he
has undertaken moved him. to take
his lie.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
lack V0LASK|
TURNS THIRTY

1t is seldom a boy gets to be as old
as thirty years. Most Of them when
they reach that age become old men.
Not so with Tack Voiaski. He lis even
now in hts thirtieth year, and Is "a
clipper and young al that great age
for boy as any kid now awaiting
the turning on OF the lights on the
Community Christmas tree.
Zack yesterday supplied himself
with a number Of chickens, and other
good things to eat, and then set -
work inviting his friends to join him
at sumptuous repast at the corner
Of Eighth and Broad streets In ceie-
brating his birthday. Murphy's hotel
Is on that corner. too.
For many years this boy" has been
handing good cheer to the people who
read papers. his sonorous voice pene-
trating the Utmost recesses Of the
breast Of the highest wad in town
The Heptasophs. of which lack is
one, expect to remember him before
the cluse OF the day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
IN NEW QUARTERS
POLICE HAVE ROOM
NO MORE CROWDTNG OF THE DE
PARTMEST UNTIL RICHMOND
INCREASES SIZE.

Though the permanent furniture
and fittings of the new police head
quarters at 1104 East Broad street
have not been received, heads Of the
department. and the detective and
Bertill!on bureaus have moved in.
The removal from old headquarters
In the City building took place yes
terday.
The new headquarters gives the de-
partment at this time, and for some
time to come, ample room In which
TO operate for the first time in the
departments history. e The three
rooms into which the chiefs quarters,
the detective quarters. the Bertilion
system, fiies, etc. and the board OF
police commissioners meeting place
were crowded, was too cramped for
the needs of the department.
The moving was ACCOMPLISHED in
quick time. but few hours being re-
uuired and roll call yesterday after
noon was had for the first time In
the new quarters.
office Of Major Werner and the re-
ception room, and on the right the
office OF CAPTAIN Pollock, and the
commissioners room. These take up
the first floor. The second floor la
given over TO the detective bureau,
with the office Of Captain Mcmahon
en- the right in the front, and to the
Rertillion system on the right in the
rear. in charge of Operator Toler.
other rooms are to be given up to
the records and files.
The rear wing of the building IL
given over to baths and dormitories
and on the first moor Is a. room given
over to the press. The building IL
stea M heated and electrically lighted
throughout.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
CUPID TRIUMPHS OVER
ALL THESE OBSTACLES

placed on the very first Outgoing
train for Richmond.
Although it now looked as II all
was smooth sailing, there was still
more trouble In store for the groom
prospective. Going down To the sta
~ hts tT-rrfr srrrri other r7rerrf~
bers of her family. who were coming
on the same train, DR.. Thaman as
certained to his dismay that the train
was delayed nearly two hours by the
freight wreck on the Atlantic Coast
Line near Chester,
i was due at E 35. and that meant
that the wedding hour would have to
be postponed.
The marriage was finally solemnixed
considerably past scheduled time. At
.terwgrd the party enjoyed a wedding
supper At the hotel. Among those
present resides the bride and groom
were Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Levy, and
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Levy, all Of Nor
folk: AMI Maxwell l.. Levy. student
at Harvard university.
The bride formerly resided In Rich
nond. and for sentimental reasons
preferred being married at the JEFF
ferson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
VIRGINIA MILLERS
WILL GET HEARING

Especial 10 The Richmond yirgin'an.)
WASHINGTON, Dec. ls.~-The In
terstate commerce commission today
announced that hearing Will he
given a number Of Virginia millers
In Washington January 26th. on COM
plaint that the Southern railway IL
unduly discriminating against them
In refusiag to put into effect carload
rates on shipments of -four and grain
products from Virginia to North
Carolina. South Carolina, Georgia and
Tennessee.
The complainants in this case COM
prise aim ost every miller In the
state. A hearing win also he given at
the same time on the complaint that
the Norfolk and Western is charging
unreasonable rates for shipment OF
-four from Virginia points to points
on the line of the defendant In West
Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
MAN OF BUSINESS
BECOMES MINISTER

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. 18--
r. l.. Matthews, ono OF the best
known business men and most highly
esteemed citizens of this city. was or
dained to the ministry of the Pap
list church at Woodlawn Baptist
church. Chesterfield county tonight
The Baptist ministers Of this city
conducted the ordination services
Mr. Matthews has been devout
Christian for many years and one
Of the most consistent workers of that
denomination the city has ever
known He has been "a successful
business man, but, as In well known
by the travelling pubic generally, as
well as private citizens, Mr., Matthew
has always or. for a number Of years
al least. held his church and his Eiblt
foremost in his business.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
81. AYERS VICTIM
TO BE SENT HOME

After being detained at the city
Jail part of yesterday and closely
guarded that she might do herself NJ
injury Reenie Shapiro, a Russian
young woman immigrant. who becam"
mentally unbalanced while at the
Chesapeake and Ohio station Wednes-
day night, was released late In the
afternono In care of Henry Cohen,
representative OF a local Russian SO
ciety.
Ii Ia believed the young woman.
who fears she In being pursued by
white siavers will recover In "a few
days. and that she Will go on to Birm
ingham. Aka, where she is to live
with an uncle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
DEATHS

FARfNHOLT-~Died. December 18th, at
IL O'Clock, In the ninety-seventh year
of her age. MRS, S. f. FARINHOI.T,
after a year of illness She is sur
v,ved by her sister. Mrs. T. +. Boat
wright, of Danvflle. and her sons
Rev. L. r. Farinholt, OF Blacksburg
and F. o. Farinholt. of Wilson. ~
c., and ]. +. Farinholt OF buckingham
county.
Funeral will take place Friday af
ternoon. at the home of her grand
daughter Mrs. L. NJ. Farinholt. The
burial will be- in Hollywood. The
sermon will be conducted by Rev.
Fred w. Boatwright.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
WONDERFUL new
DISCOVERY

A wonderful discovery has been
made for curing eczema. pimples
rash and other skin affections. The
old method of treatment. with foul
smelling salyes, has been replaced by
the new discovery called kRESkO.
This preparation Is pleasant in odor,
and has already accomplished thous-
ands of cures.
KRESkO IL on sale at all druggists
Fin Richmond. Trial size, CSC. Large
Jars, soc. Family size $500 Free
Examples By addressing Kresko I4abora-
tories. Dept. rs, 450 Fourth Ave.
New york-AdV
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
SCHOOL. PUPILS
SET GOOD EXAMPLE

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. Is
re CtttGTUH OF ftUbeTt L. fzCe sCr0Ut
set an example today for their elders
in preparing to present substantial
contributions to the deserving poor
next week. The children today car
ried To school two potatoes, two ap-
pies. two oranges, or two pennies
each for that purpose. They express
the belief that just little help from
all who are able to give will be suf-
flciont to make Gil the needy happy at
Christmas time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19

SIfctahae BECAUSE Of its presence, thine
Nfor seldom has arrived. the council
ana the administrative board are
s,nsaxfDus TO aid. but are waiting fer
npfnAone to make the proper move.
and IL you go OF them ia the proper
xsay feel certain that the improve
tnrnts will be made" concluded the
4peaker.
II Previous to the speaking on the
ehockoe creek subject the engineers
officers and dincd- There
we're IN The nesghbnrhood 81 thirty
present, and the discussion Of the ita-
snynverneats and the means Of max
lag them were of much interest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
Church Debt FREQ.

PETERSBURG VA, Dec. II
Rev. J. NJ Pitcher, d. D.. the believe
pastor Of the Baptist church a
Chester, Il much delighted over tn
fact that the Chester church viii /
dedicated on the aecond Sunday fl
January without debt. 1t was q
termined recently by the iuembersh
10 free the church OF its indebted
ness. ana so great was tho intereS
that the amount necessary was sub
Scribad In a very brief time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
Mrs Man,Se ta,uptet,.

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. ~
Mrs. Mamya Campbell. wife of Wads
H. Campbell. died Mt $3.50 o'clock last
eve ming at her residence In Soath
Adams street. Mrs. Campbell was
formerly Miss Mamye Marlborough 8
daughter Of Mrs. Ellen d. and In
late John W Marlborough. az Rich.
mond She was thirty one years oil
age and is survived by her husband,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
Sf}iI1Isy---.--EfaTrIa.

PETERSBURG VA. Dec 49,
Miss Annie Bell Harris, the attractive
daughter OF J II, Harris, # Roanoke,
and Beverly Chiids, n Uail-know
citizen of this city were united in
marriage al 8 O'clock last evening at
the residence of the officiating min
lister, Rev f. w. Moore, of the Second
Ba ptist church THE ceremony was
Witnessed by only few friends OF the
contracting parties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
Hastings Cont Opa,,s.

PETERSBURG. VA. Dec. IS ---
The December term OF the Hastings
court began today, and all cases on
ths docket we're continued uutil after
the holidays. Judge Mullen general
ty takes this action in order that
jurors, with ssses, etc. may not be de-
tained from their business during the
holiday season
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
ANOTHER UNLICENSED
PEpDf4ER II ARRESTED.

That the police mean business iH
|fheir crusade against ped3lluR with.
cut license. was shown again iast
|night when Le#ti George WAS arrest
|Aa hy Policeman BarRaan The wo~
|snan was taken 10 the First police
|station This WIS the third arrest
|ssnce Wednesday ni2ht
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
The Weather

WASHINGTON. Dec Forecast:
sirginla~~Fa1r Friday and Saturday.
moderate northwest w3uds-
Aarlh Carolina Fair and colder
rsiaay. Saturday fair, moderate north
a1ntls
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
EXPECTS TO SECURE !.
NECESSARY AMOUNT.
WORKING HARD TO GET RICHMOND
COLLEGE ENDOWMENT
FUND.
YESTERDAY SLIM DAY
ONLY $500 RECEIVED, HUT PREsr-
DENT BoATwnIGHT oPTIMIs-
TIC-~CoLLEGE NEEDS $4,000
no MAKE TOTAL.
YESTERDAY SLIM DAY

Every effort is being put forth to
secure the 100000 endowment for
Greater Richmond college. which is be-
ing erected at Westhampton.
Yesterdays subscriptions were not as
good as those OF previous days. scarce
ly more than $500 being received.
However. members of the committee of
President r. w. Boatwright are opti-
mistic and believe that they will Sc
cure the necessary amount by the first
OF the year
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19

two small children, her mother, sew
crai sisters and brothers. The funeral
VIII be conducted from the residence
at o'clock tomorrow afternoon. In
termont in Eitndford cemetery,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19
RnhberY OF s1O Reportcd.

w. G. Carter. tobacco raiser OF
Oakviile, Va, last night reported at
the First police station that he hal
been robbed at SO while nj = local
warehouse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19

Yes, YOU can do what thous-
ands Of our depositors have
done~~start with small sum,
and build it UP by means OF
regular deposits
The bank that's SAFEST
FOR SAVINGS" is mighty
good place for your earnings
Come to i1ot East Main
Street ASK for the. Savings
Manager. He VIII take care Of
you. IS per cent interest al
lowed.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-19

President BoatwriRht and the COM
mitteemen have been working hard and
less than $4,000 is now needed before
the completion of the campaign. This
Is expected to be secured by Christ
mas.
Two prominent and prosperous Bap-
lists have already promised $4,000 each.
providing a third man contributes a
like amount. DR.. Roatwright has writ
ten TO several men in regard to sub
scribing and many OF them have not
yet been heard from. Following is an
extract from one of the letters written
by DR.. Boatwright:
sends Out Letters.
There are friends OF this cause who
do not feel they can give $1,000 even
II such a gift would put the capstone
OF success upon the campaign. but they
would be willing to give $1,000 or $500.
We have not hitherto accepted condi-
tionaI subscriptions. but such vital Is
sues will be determined by present
success or failure that II seems pro-
per not only to accept but to solicit
large gifts conditioned upon complete
success.
III you are willing to pay 81 600 or
$500 on January /, 1914. provided your
gift. along with similar gifts, would
complete Virginia's $3.50 900 and obtain
the full $4,000 from New York. you
are earnestly invited to let us know
this fact at once. 1t viii heartsn and
cheer every worker and will bring VIC
tory that much nearer"