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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
STUDENTS FORM BUCKET
BRIGADE AND SAVE BUILDINGS
By Associated Press

Durham, N. H., Feb. 7.-Students
at the New Hampshire College formed
a fire brigade early to-day and sue
ceeded in preventing fire in the gym
nasium from spreading to other build
ings. The officers quarters of the col
lege armory on the first floor and
several other rooms were burned out,
causing loss of $4,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
WILL GET EARLY ROCKVILLE
CAR IN ALL IIKEIIHOOD

Early trolley service from Rockville
on Sunday mornings will follow a
guarantee that required number of
passengers will avail themselves of
this special accommodation. A COM
mittee representing the West End I'm
provement League is now making a
canvass to ascertain how many per-
sons want the accommodation, and
it will report to the Harrisburg Rail
ways Company within the next two
weeks. If there Is sufficient num-
Der of signers to the petition for an
early car, the request will be granted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
Mt. Gretna People Ask
Board For Public School

Mount Gretna, Pa. Feb. Resi-
dents here are circulating a petition
to the township school board request
ing that public school be established.
1t has been pointed out that summer
visitors from Lebanon. Harrisburg,
Reading and Lancaster bring their
children and many remain practically
the year round and that they have no
school facilities.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
OPEN INSTRUCTION BUREAU

New York. Feb. 1.-THE women's
committe of the Socialist party of
New York has opened naturalization
instruction bureau for women in the
belief that the women Of New York
State will have the vote of 1916. Cir
culars sent to all the different union
headquarters of working women con-
tain the list of questions usually put
to aliens applying for naturalization
papers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
Didn't Say Coeducation
Caused immortality Among
Students, Declares Yates
Points in Special
Report Of DR.. Downes

Declares not one case of i'm
morality in this city is traceable to
coeducation in high schools.
Says coeducation tends to I'M
PROVE morality.
Believes separation of sexes
would cost more money than gen.
eral high school.
Suggests sending of all boys to
Tech high if board separates boys
and girls.
Shows that double session ar
rangement Is not satisfactory, but
is best scheme possible under
crowded conditions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
HEARING AT Ell PAsO, TEXAS
By Associated Prsss

Los Angeles. Feb. T. Secretaries
McAdoo and Houston, comprising the
organization committee of Federal Re-
serve Board, travelled towards Ell Paso,
Texas, where a hear.- will be given
to the bankers of that section on the
question of the location of q regional
bank. They expect to reach Ell Paso
late tonight.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
FOUND SNAKE SUMMING
ITSELF BEHIND BARN

the county almshouse, and Ernest
Straub, a lad who resides nearby,
found twenty-one inch snake sun
ming itself behind the poorhouse barn
to-day. 1t was quite lively and made
off when approached. 1t was killed
after a chase.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
Argument on Injunction
in Camp Hill Water Case
SbecfdI TO The TeleeyobJ

Carlisle, Pa, Feb. Judge Sadler
heard arguments as to whether the
preliminary injunction issued at the
request of a number of citizens of
Camp Hill against paying the higher
rates asked by the Riverton Consoli-
dated Water Company, should be
made permanent or dissolved
]. w. Wetzel represented the citi-
zens of Camp Hill and E. M. Biddle.
Jr., and G. s. Brinton the Riverton
company. Various opinions and evil
dence were submitted and the court
took the case under advisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
BARREL MAKERS TESTIFY
By Assoeidtsd Press

Washington, Feb. Wooden bar
rels, pals, tubs and similar articles
of merchandise, were the objects of
transportation to which the Interstate
Commerce Commission to-day devoted
its attention in the continuation of
hearings on proposed five per cent
advance in freight rates by eastern
railroads.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
1900 MEN FORCED TO QUIT
BY dSiocintrd Pr6ss

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 7.--Following
strike Of 200 molders at the plant
of the Gould Coupler Company here
to enforce their demand for a closed
shop, 1t was announced by the general
manager that the Malleable and Steel
Departments will be closed Indefinite
the lockout
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
AIRMEN IN SEVEN CAPITALS IN
EUROPE FLY TO MONTE CARLO
By Associated Press

New York, Feb. L. From seven
capitals in Europe airmen are to take
fight simultaneously on April 20, ac-
cording to cablegram which reached
the Aero Club of America last night
and all of them are to make the
Monte Carlo Casino their goal. For the
first airman from each city to alight
on the Monte Carlo grounds a prize of
$4,000 will be waiting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
WOMEN BURN ANOTHER HOUSE

Inverness, Scotland, Feb. Am ar
son squad of militant suffragettes to-
day set fire to Hazelbank House, a
highland residence In Tomato, six
teen miles from here. The house,
which was destroyed. belonged to the
widow of county councillor and was
temporarily unoccupied.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
MAKE CEMETERY ATTRACTIVE
By Associated Press

Lcndon, Feb. THE borough coun-
ell of the southeastern suburb of Cam
berwell passed resolution to-day ito
make the Camberwell Cemetery more
attractive to customers by erecting
Marques over the open graves when
the weather is inclement, thus afford
ing protection to the mourners"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
WANT SMUGGLING STOPPED
BY Assoeintsd Ptsss

Ogdenburg, N. Y, Feb. ITO stop
smuggling across the ice bridge over
the st. Lawrence river, said to have
been going on extensively to the detri-
ment of merchants at Cornwall, Ont,
the Merchants Association of that
town has petitioned the Canadian Cow
ernment to station special customs de-
tectives along the border.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
DIR. W. *. SIMPSON DIES
By Associated Press

New York, Feb. L. DR.. William
Kelly Simpson, widely known as
throat and nose specialist and for the
last nine years professor of larynology
at the College of Physicians and Sur
geons of Columbia University, died
yesterday from cerebral hemorrhage
at his home here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
MAY REOPEN INVESTIGATION

Washington, Feb. SENATOR Nor
ris' resolution to have the Interstate
Commerce Commission reopen its in
vestigation of New Haven railroad af-
fairs was before the Senate again to-
day with the prospect of vote be-
fore adjournment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
1.aoo SHEEP DIE INSTANTLY

Tonopah, New, Feb. Twelve
hundred sheep of band of 1000 on
the trail from Phyolite to Rawhide,
died instantly yesterday at Millers.
fifteen miles from here by drinking
a poison solution from the mill pond
Of company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
AvIAToRs FALL FATAL
By Associated Press

Meridian, Miss. Feb. IN. w.
Bell, an aviator. who fell 800 feet
here while giving an exhibition flight
in January, died to-day from his in
juries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07
|I7iI3KZI3ZI713E

For Harrisburg and vicinity, Fair
and colder Tonight. with lowest
temperature about 20 degrees3
Sunday fair and colder.
For Eastern Pennsylvania Snow
tonight, except fair In southeast
portion, much cOlderj Sunday fair,
colder, moderate northwest
winds.
River
The SusQuehanna river and all it's
tributaries will fall tonight and
Sunday.
General Conditions
The center of the storm has moved
from the Lower Mississippi VAL
ley to the vicinity of Georgian
Bay with increasing energy. 1t
has caused rain and snow over
practically all the territory east
of the Mississippi river, In the
Lower Missouri Valley and along
the Texas coast in the last
twenty-fOur hours.
Temperatures have risen to n de-
grees along the Atlantic seaboard
from Florida to Maine and fallen
Missouri, Mississippj and Ohio
valleys, the greater part of the
Lake region and In the south
west. The line Of zero tempera-
ture reaches southward into
warmer In the Northwestern
States with unsettled weather and
light precipitation, mostly snow.
In Wyoming, Montana. Idaho and
Oregon.
Temperatures 3 a. m, 34J p. M, Al.
Sun, Rises. 7,O4 n. MI sets, 5s24
ID. m.
Moon, Rises SOL p. m.
River staGes 5.s feet above low
water mark.
Yesterday's Weather
Highest temperature, 34.
Lowest temperature, 2b.
Mean tempe rature 30.
Normal temperature, 20.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07

Yesterday's Weather
Highest temperature, 34.
Lowest temperature, 70.
Mean temperature. 30.
Normal temperature, 20.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07

The Susquehanna river and all it's
tributaries will fall tonight and
Sunday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-07

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South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
SCOTCH TO COMPLETE
PLANS FOR BIG PICNIC

The Sotch Thistle club will hold a
meeting in the terrace garden of the
Hotel Mishawaka Thursday evening.
AS there will probably be but one
more meeting of the members before
the picnic at Eagle lake Thursday.
July so, "A good turn out is expected.
Duncan J. Campbell. president of the
club, has returned To the city from a
visit to Detroit and will take the
chair on this occasion. The Scotch
pipers from Chicago telephOned A.
r. McNeal, treasurer OF the club.
Tuesday that they would arrive in
AIiShawaka the morning of the picnic
without fail and Will accompany the
members and their friends to Eagle
lake where after a fish and chicken
dinner at the French hotel a program
OF real enjoyment viii be featured.
This program is now being arranged
and will be thoroughly Scotch in
every respect. The prize committee,
of which Fred Freuth is chairman, is
at work on the prizes for the differ
ent athletic events and is meeting
with much encouragement in its ef-
forts
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
BUSINESS MEN BUSY
ORGANIZING BASEBALL
Plan to Have Teams Organized
Within Few Days and Hold
Game Next Week - Both
Teams Will be Strong.

North side business men are great
ly elated ever the acceptance Of their
challenge 10 the south side business
men for a game OF out door baseball
10 be played within the next two
weeks. The date for the game has
not yet been set owing 10 difficulties
in lining up a good band os strong
players for both teams. The chal-
lenge which was issued by the north
siders about a week ago was at once
taken up by the south siders.
Manager Wambach OF the north
side team says that his team this year
viii without a doubt be able TO de-
feat the south siders, while Man
ager Hoerstman of the south side
team stated that when his men were
lined up at the diamond on the day
OF the game their prestige alone
would strike fear into the hearts of
the opponents. CAPTAIN Henry Wilke
OF Hoerstman's team has been work
ing hard for several days lining up
players and perfecting the organiZa-
ton He has secured several new
players for the team this year. He
SAYS that II Will do as IL always has
done defeat the cross river squad. As
TO just who the players will be for
either team has not yet been decided
on by the managers.
1t is expected that the game will
be well attended and that the grand
stand and bleachers will be filed
ON the day OF the game. In past years
enthusiasm has always been pro-
nOunced and hundreds have attended
the contests OF the business men.
Special features will be provided by
the rooters that will also organize
among south siders. It is planned by
several prominent workers for the
game that after the date for the game
has been decided on they Will band
themselves together and give the
necessary assistance from the bleach
ers. The north siGers may also have
a rOoters club.
1t is probable that the game will
be played some afternoon next week.
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
WINTER WHEAT CROP TO.
Be THE BEST IN YEARS
Crop Conditions States Month
Iy Report 10 Per Cent Bet
ter This Year Than Last
Give 10-Year Average.

According to a condensed crop re-
port issued this month by the Misha-
waka Trust and Savings company Of
this city, climatic conditions have
been so favorable during the month
OF June as 10 be several per cent
above the ten-year average, while a
year ago this time conditions Of all
crops were one per cent below the
ten-year average. The final report on
crop last year showed them TO be
nearly seven per cent below the ten
year average, so that the present crop
conditions are nearly ten per cent bet
ter than last years production The
report states that this years produc-
ton in winter wheat crop will be the
largest ever harvested in this coun-
~.
In this report an estimation of the
condition of each crop as compared
with the previous average, instead of
a comparison with normal. as which
information is really desired is how
this years crop will compare with
the average crop of the past five or
ten years. The following averages
given are all of ten years.
The condition of winter wheat is
III per cent of average; spring wheat
100, barley 10, cotton 9S.6, rye 1O4,
corn 101, oats 1O1, millet 101, kafir
corn los, alfalfa 107 flax 1O4, hemp
SS, rice 9S. broom corn 103, hops 1O3,
potatoes "a. onions 95. tobacco rs.
sweet potatoes IS, hay 90, timothy
IS, clover S5, sugar cane 81, sorghum
SO, sugar beets 103, apples los, nuts
81, all vegetables 50, all fruits aver
aged 102.
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
NILES.

Mr. and Mrs. William Temple and
sons left Tuesday for Chicago after a
visit at the Joseph and Gorden Walk
er homes.
Mrs. w. A. Noble is at Clear lake
to spend a few days.
Miss Ruth Hance is a guest of her
aunt, Mrs. James McGee. at Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.
1. d. Van Gorder OF South Bend
was in the city Tuesday.
The Odd Fellows ard the knights
of Pythias will play ball Wednesday
afternoon at the Niles city park. The
proceeds Of the game will be given
to the Charity society.
Clyde Thompson OF Chicago is in
the city on account Of the critical
Thompson of y. Front st.
Mrs. p w. Murphy and daughter,
Mrs. Walter Showers of Mishawaka
are visiting in Vandalia-
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Cutting of De-
troit are the guests of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs William II. Cutting.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Seagraves is eX-
pected Wednesday from Middletown,
Ohio, for q visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh Dean.
William Lewis, charged with
pocket-picking by Sam Bunker of
South Bend. was in Justice Hillman's
court Tuesday. He was bound over
10 the circuit court. Mr.. Bunker ap-
peared in court with Detective Cas-
sidy Of South Bend.
James Hatch was convicted OF
speeding in Justice Hillman's court
here Tuesday. and was fined SO and
costs.
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
SMUGGLE ARMS FOR
IRISH CIVIL WAR

BELFAST, Ireland July 15.-Al-
though normal conditions prevail to-
day throughout Ulster province and
there is no sign of threatened hostin-
ties smuggling of arms and ammuni-
ton for both the uniOnists and ma
tionalist forces continues.
The customs authorities learned to-
day that a small sailing vessel had
landed a cargo of war munitions early
today near InishOwen Head. The
arms are carried away in automobiles,
no effort being made to conceal the
operations.
1t is believed that the arms were
bought in France or Germany. Sir
Edward Carson who came here to pre-
side at the Orange day eclebratiOn~has
returned TO London.
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
RELIEF ASSOCIATION
INCREASES BENEFITS
Daily Increase for Sick Benefit
Amounts to 10 Cents for
First CIaSS-Re-eIeCt Board
of Directors.

An increase in the sick benefits for
members of the Mishawaka Woolen
Company Relief association was made
at a meeting Of members of the asso-
ciation held Tuesday evening at the
office OF the organization at the plant.
The meeting was the semi-annual
gathering for the election of directors
for the ensuing year.
II was decided to raise the sick
benefits from 90 cents to 81 day for
the first class members and from 40
cents TO so cents for members Of the
second class. II was decided TO
change the length of payment for
benefits from 16 weeks to 20 weeks.
In the past the association has only
paid benefits for a term of 16 weeks.
1t was felt by the organization that
they could afford to pay benefits for
a longer period of time. The asso-
citation will also pay benefits for legal
holidays from now on. This was not
heretofore done.
The reports of the various officers
and committees showed that the or
ganization is in a splendid financial
condition, a balance Of $500 in the
treasury and membership Of 1851.
The following were officials elected
TO serve on the board of directors: c.
l. Witwer, r. G.. Robson, Thomas
Webb and Emeil De Werdt. The
board was entirely reelected, each
member having served on the board
before. G. E. McCollum was re-elect-
ed to the secretaryship of the organi-
zatiOn for another year.
In the past seven years, or since the
organization has been in existence,
there has been s30,666.15 paid out in
sick and accident benefits. There has
also been paid out in this time $S,45O
for death benefits The organization
now has over $4,000 in savings ac-
counts and banks on interest.
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
FORMER POLICE CHIEF
DIES OF PARALYSIS

Fred Stockbarger, one OF Mishawa-
kas best known residents, died We'd
nesday morning at 10:45 O'Clock at
his home, 126 +. Grove st. Death
was caused by a stroke or paralysis,
with which Mr. Stockbarger was
stricken Saturday.
Mr.. StOckbarger was born in this
city Sept. II. 1858. and was 46 years
OF age. He resided in this city his en-
tire life. He was formerly the chief
OF police of this city. He was a meat
cutter by trade. He was united in
TO Miss Mildred Starrett in
Mishawaka, who with the following
children survive him: Mrs. Charles
Fisher. 126 T.. Grove St: Mrs. John
1919 Sarah St, and Fred,
at home. He also leaves his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Stockbarger. and a
brother, Rev. L. -. StOckbarger OF
Crown Point Ind.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed but will be announced
later.
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
FILE PETITION AGAINST
EAST END BUTTON SHOP

A petition has been filed with the
county board of health asking that
insanitary conditions said to exist at
the local button factory be remedied
and that an obnoxious odor which ex-
lists in the vicinity Of the factory be
expelled. The members of the board
Of health have investigated the plant
but no action has been taken.
One of the proprietors OF the fac
tory stated Wednesday morning to
an official of the Mishawaka Business
Mems association that II unfair treat
ment was given the proposition by
the board they would move to Ber-
trand. Mich. The official promised
that the matter would be taken up
with the board by the association, and
il would not be necessary for them
TO leave the city. Fifty men are en-
ployed at the factory, which has a
weekly pay roll of s40O.
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
WOMEN USE DOG WHIP
ON SCOTCH SECRETARY

LONDON, July IA fierce at
tack was made upon Thomas Mckin-
non Wood. NJ. p, secretary of state
for Scotland. by two suffragets AS he
was leaving his residence today.
The statesman was laShed about
the head and shoulders with dog
whips and long welts were left on his
cheeks.
The women had been patrolling
the street in front of Mr.. Wood S
residence for an hour before he left
the house to go to his office. When
he appeared the women rushed for
ward. drawing dog whips from be-
meath their clOaks.
Shouting votes for women" the
women began to ply their weapons
vigorously. A policeman on near
by beat ran upon the scene follow
ed by two others. The women fought
savagely before they were placed un-
der arrest.
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
FOUR HURT AS AUTO
STRIKES AMBULANCE

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July 15.-
-Four men. two. OF them deliriOus
patients, were injured today when the
city hospital ambulance was struck by
an automobile driven by DIT William
:. TOmlin.
Conrad Jennings and an unidentf-
he'd cOlOred man, who were found de-
lirious from escaping gas in a room
ing house, we're seriously hurt in the
crash. Bert Marshall, driver OF the
ambulance, and Bicycle Policeman
Charles Johnson were severely cut by
flying glass. Bicycle Policeman
Charles Gollnisch and Or. Frank
Martin, a city hospital interne. were
unhurt- The two bicyclemen were
riding in the ambulance TO hold the
two delirious men. both OF whom
were violent
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
LOS ANGELES GETS 1915
ELKS' CONVENTION
Raymond Benjamin, Napa, Calf, is
Elected Grand Exalted Ruler.
Reports Read.

DENVER, Colo, July Is. = The
fftieth annual convention Of the Be
nevolent and Protective Order OF
EIks opened here today. After the
preIiminaries and reading Of reports
of officers Los Angeles, Calf, was
chosen for the 1915 convention and
the following officers were elected:
Grand exalted ruler-Raymond
Benjamin, Napa. Calf.
Grand esteemed loyal knig gnt-Ed-
ward NJ. Dickerman, Tucson, Ariz.
Grand esteemed lecturing knight
William f. Schad, Milwaukee.
Grand esteemed leading knight
Lloyd r. Maxwell.
Grand secretary-Fred c. Robin
son. Dubuque. Ia
Grand treasurer Charles A. White,
Chicago.
Grand tiler-D. NJ. Koperlik, Pu-
eblO. Colo.
Grahd inner guard-Thoraas E
Donahue. New London, Conn.
Grand sSustee-Calvin Kingsley,
Waterloo, Ia
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
PITTSBURGH STOCK.

PITTSBI KGH, July j.DCattle-Supply
light; market steady. Choice 50 2569.6O; /;
prime SS.S0@925; good SS.506SSO; tidy
butchers SSCOGS.J0: fair S7JOG g 90; com
mon S6OOQLO0; common to good fat bulls
S09Od 100; common to good fat cows $3.50
"a %; fresh cows and springers S40175;
veal calves Sl0.OO@10.75; heavy and thin
calves S706SOO.
Sheep and lambs-Supply fair: market
steady on sheep; prime wethers $6.0006.10; ;
good mixed $500 800; fair mixed $5OO6
lambs $6OOGS.T5
Hogs Receipts 20 double decks: market
SLOW, lower. Prime heavy hogs 9f5; me-
dlums S925 heavy workers. S925 light
S1.13@S.lO; stays $7.OOG75O; heavy mixed
1920.
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
LIVINGSTON EXECUTORS
FILE ESTATE INVENTORY

Abraham and Max Livingston. eX-
ecutors and trustees under the will
of Meyer Livingston, who drowned in
the st. Joseph river several weeks ago.
filed an inventory of the personal
property of the deceased with the
clerk of circuit court, showing that
he owned SS,735.S1. 1t was also re-
ported that S3.94S of this had been
expended by the widow for maintain
ence
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY.

Thursday afternoon and evening
patrons of the local Princess theater
will be given the opportunity of see
ing the second series of the Million
Dollar Mystery" The first series of
this great picture was shown last
Thursday and greatly pleased the
hundreds Of people who attended.
The million Dollar Mystery is one
of the greatest serial pictures ever
produced and 1t is through the spe-
ciai efforts Of Manager Senger that
this great play was secured for the
local PLAYHOUSE.
South Bend news-times., 1914-07-15
INDIANA c.. o. P. HEAD
GROWS OPTIMISTIC

INDIANAPOLIS. July 15.-Repub-
liCan state Chairman Hays today eX-
pressed himself as pleased with tha
progress the republicans OF the state
are making in forming a solid orSant-
zation for tle coming campaign. He
has started a series Of conferences
with county and district leaders TO
obtain information as 10 existing con-
ditions in the state. Today he enter
tanned at luncheon the county chair
men of the second. sixth and thiI-
teenth congressionaI districts.