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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-11
ATHENA BRANCH LIBRARY
IN Permanent HOME

The Athena branch Of the County
Library is now costly housed in its
permanent home on the south side Of
Main street. where its patrons may
secure their books and periodicals on
eaoh Wednesday afternoon and Sat-
urday afternoons and evenings. The
com modious rooms have been newly
painted and papered, and number OF
chairs. rugs, and couch were donated
by citizens, also handsome new par
lor stove for warming the rooms. The
ladies of ths board have received the
following congratulations and inform
alton from Miss Sabra L. Mason,
the county librarian:
"You certainly have reasfn to feel
elated over the way your library ID
heing used. Your tranch already
leads all the others 10 number of books
circulated per week. We will gel
more children's hooks to you Saturday
as our new box WAS opaned today anf
we are rushing them through the mil
az fast as possible =
The following tooks have been do
mated this week by citizens, and viii
be entered on the list to be permanent
ly retained by this branch;
| Mac (3owan--T Last Word.
Atherton The Californians.
Collins--The Woman In White.
Beli--The Interference Of Patricia.
Atberton-- -Rezanov.
| Major Yolanda.
Gunter--Mr. Barnes, American.
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with spinal trouble. Mr.. and Mrs.
johnson have the sympathy of the
community in their bereavement.
They are deeply thankful to oil who
80 kindly rendered assistance.
Next Thursday evening. December
18th. Elizabeth de Barrie Gill. the
noted harpist and reader, will give an
entertainment in the Christian church.
General Lew Wallace said: "After
hearing hundreds Of readers and act-
ressss give selections from Bon Hur.
/ had the pleasure Of hoaring Eliza
beth de Barrie ellis rendition of the
Chariot Race. II was done to my en-
tire satisfaction, and the best ! have
ever heard"
Tonight at the Dreamland Theatre.
thesmanagement will show the Walla
Walla Frontier Days in motion pic
lures; admission. loo and 2ac. For
Saturday night, and 2. 1.-THE Tigers
OF the Hills" Kalem. Skiing
Baty's Birthday" SsliR. Sunday
1.-"The Beautiful Leading Lady"
Edison. 2.-"Her Fathers Silent
Partner" Biograph. ga Change
in Baggage Checks" vitagraph.
A splendid missionary program was
given by tha G. w. B. NJ. at the Chris
tian church Sunday evening. at which
the chief feature was vocal duet by
DR.. and Mrs. Will r. Scott. The
lights and scenery were effectively ar
ranged for the pantomime BY four
girls and Sunset Song ty Mrs. Har-
mon. Other numbers were we'll
worthy Of special mention. notably,
a solo by Pearl Ramsey and recitation
ty Savannah Smith and the "Mission-
ary Dolls" by class Of little girls
trained by Mrs. B. D. Tharp.
A delightful dancing party was Civ
en- last Friday evening in the K. ofP.-
I. o. .. F. hall, invitations being sent
ont by the Athena Social Club. A
number Of the young people Of the
city and young married couples were
present and enjoyed dancing and cards
until midnight, Johnson's ORCHESTRA
furnishing the music. Mrs. M. L.
Watts. Mrs. +. 8. LeGrow, Mrs.
Homer l. Watts and Miss Laura Smith
stood in the receiving line. Delicious
fruit punch was served throughout
the evening. The hope is expressed
by the young people that this is only
the fist Of series Of these pleasant
functions.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Smith, nee Miss
Merna DsPeatt. left on Sunday morn
ing's train. via. Spokane, en- route to
their home in La Porte City, lowe,
followed bv tile sincere good wishes
of the people Of Athena. inxwhose
church and social activities, tfe tride
will be greatly missed. Tbs yonna
people we're much dined and feted by
their friends preceding their depar
ture, and Saturday afternoon spent thu
4 time with Pendleton friends, motoring
down with Mr.. J. N. Scott and Mrs
Smiths mother, Mrs. Minnie DePeatt
Postoard have been sent friends er
route. giving assurance Of a pleasan
trip.
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REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE.
How It Came to Be Placed Under the
Treasury Department.

How It Came to Be Placed Under the
Treasury Department.
The United States revenue. cutter
service is military arm Of the govern
ment attached to and under the direc-
ton of the treasury department. The
service was organized in 1790 and con-
stituted the original naval force of the
country. There was at that time no
navy department, and the service was
placed under the treasury department,
where it has remained ever since.
1t is charged with the enforcement Of
the navigation and customs laws of the
United States, the assistance of vessels
in distress, the protection of the seal
ing industry in Alaska, the enforce
ment of the quarantine laws, the de-
struction of derelicts and other floating
dangers to navigation and numerous
other duties appropriate tc its class OF
vessels. Each winter. by direction OF
the president, number of the cutters
patrol the coast for the special purpose
of assisting vessels In distress
The service co-operates with the navy
when directed by the president and
has so co-operated In every war In
which the United States has been en-
gagged 1t is sometimes called the reve-
nue. marine service, but revenue cutter
service is the proper name. There are
| forty-three cutters In the service. and
f, they carry from one to five or six guns
each. philadelphia Press.
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MAKE annsaranesa Court

A good appearance is always an en-
tering wedge when man seeks an
interview, but all the clothes In q
kings wardrobe won't sell a bill Of
goods It takes human intelligence to
do that. Vanity sometimes leads a
fellow to bedeck bis person like five
storied wedding cake, and some men
do 1t. l suppose, because they believe
in the foolish aphorism that CLOTHES
make the man" It's the other way.
Man makes the clothes, and just as Of
ten clothes unmake the man. Fine
feathers may make fine birds, fine hats
or fne busters. but the best that fine
clothes ever did was TO make fine look
ing men. No doctor ever prescrlbes
for himself. and by the same token
you'll notice that the men who own
the clothes fonndries don't wear their
own styles-not publicly. az any rate
Maurice Bwitzer In Leslie's.
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Mis-. Charles May was down from
her home on Weston mountain, trading
with Athena merchants Monday.
The admission charges at the
Dreamland theatre will hereafter be
loo straight. with no exceptions.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George Web
or. at the st. Nichols Hotel. in this
city, December .. 1914, a daughter.
Charles Grant is preparing to open
restaurant and short order house in
the building opposite Dr.. Sharp's
office.
Mrs. Charles Bryan. Mrs. A. B.
Steele. Mrs. Carl Christian and Mrs.
George Mahar, motored to Pendleton
yesterday.
Claude Still was in the city from
Milton Friday evening, and attended
the dancing party at the K. Of P.-I. 0.
o. T. hall.
Butter wrappers were printed at
the Press office this week for Mrs. A.
J. Wagner, Mrs. Will Kirk and Mrs.
Robt. Coppock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sohmitt oams
down from Waitsburg Tuesday even
ing, and visited fryends in Athena for
a couple Of days.
DR.. and Mrs. Watts OF Weston, with
Mrs. Watts father. A. Phillips, will
leave soon for Los Angeles. Calf, to
spend the winter.
4 Miss Matte Coppock. who was re-
Gently at Walla Walla, and under
went a surgical operation. has return
ed to her home in this city.
Mrs. Ccomans was this week taken
to Walla Walla where she entered
a hospital and underwent'an operation.
She is reported as recovering nicely.
One Of the largest audiences Of the
season attended the performance Of
"The Girl and the Tramp" at the
Athena Opera house. Tuesday evening"
The little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Collins who has been seriously Ill
with pneumonia at the home Of Mr..
land Mrs. Frank Tharp. is reported
better.
The public is asked 10 call at the
Christian church tomorrow. and view
(and also buy) the splendid assortment
of articles, that are both useful and
ornamental, and suitable for Christ
mas presents. Dinner served from IL
till B.
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HYGIENE IN THE DESERT.
Our Latter Day Methods Were an
Open Book to Moses.

Our Latter Day Methods Were an
Open Book to Moses.
Nothing under the sun Is new. Facts
have proved that even the pitch which
hygiene has reached at the present day
was equaled and In many instances
excelled under the laws Of Moses
The particular and careful manner In
which animals are slaughtered accord
ing to the laws Of the Talmud is nc.
knowledged today to be the most sani-
tary method possible.
Professor Koch gave to the world the
valuable results of his Investigations
in bacteriology. but several thousand
years before that the Mosaic law point
ed out the danger to humanity from
tuberculosis In cattle, but did not for
bid poultry as food. 1t was not many
years ago that specialists discovered
that fowl tuberculosis was harmless to
man.
The yearly exodus to the country and
seaside Is no new innovation. Moses
the great lawgiyer. prescribed not only
| feasting at certain seasons OF the year
but the removal Of whole families t.
great camping grounds In the opei
spaces, where they could live near te
nature.-Pears0n' Weekly.
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Land for Sale.

have quarter section of land In
Stevens county, WASH, as good, be-
lieve, 90 any land in the vicir ity OF
Athena, nearly all DIT for cultivation
about half In cultivation, balance
tim ber, gently rolling foothill land;
miles from town. aud one half miles
to school and postoffice, at $4,000 pei
sore. Smell cash payment, time te
suit purchaser on balance. Writs
VIM. o. Lewis, Ritzville. Wash. ---Ad.
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Press Paragraphs

John Rothrock is in Portland this
week.
Craig Wilkinson spent Sunday in
Psndleton.
Mrs. ]. D.. Plamondon visited in
Pendleton Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otha Reeder we're in
Walla Walla this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Willaby visited
10 Pendleton Saturday.
A pretty line Of Christmas stationery
on display at Fix s. Radtke's. ADV.
Miss Lula rharp will leave g,tomor.
row for visit with friends in Port
land.
Fix g Radtke have just received
another assortment of embroidery pat
terms. ADV.
Miss Ruth Krebs of Milton was
guest OF Miss Velma williamson for
The week end.
Mis-. W. r. Scott is visiting her
mother, Mrs. N. J. Garfield, at Walla
Walla, this week.
John Walter has six milch COWS
which he is Offering for sale at reason
atle prices. ADV.
When looking for a nobby tie for
your husband or sweetheart, 60 to Fix
& Radtka's. ADV.
A. B. McEwen and daug hters, Miss
Jessioa and Mrs. Henry Barrett, visit
I'D in Pendleton this week.
4 Joe Shsard has purchased a new
Buick automobile, trading in his
White steamer on the deal.
Red Gross stamps to help tie suf-
feriug Belgians. may be had at Hawks'
drug store, at one cent each.
Mrs. ALT. johnson Of Walla Walla
Is visiting relatives and friends in
Athena and vicinity this week.
Adams Is this week establishing
her branch library and will have it
open each afternoon in the week.
For Sale--An acetylene gas plant.
suitable for farm home. Clarence
zsrba. Athena, Oregon. Phone,
29FS2-.Ad.
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whv Paw 8 Per Cent?

For farm loans when you can obtain
cheaper money BY applying to Maloney
q Gwinn. Enquire or write to either
j. III. Gwinn OF the Pendleton Ab-
stract Company. OF ]. W. Malonsy. Of
Pendleton, Oregon. ADV.
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Christmss dishes and toya on display
at Fix Il Radtke'a.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
SOCIETY DONS APRON
IN CHARITY'S name
Leaders of Smart Set Make Debut as
Mattresses at Home for
Aged.
FRENCH AMBASSADOR PATRON

A unique custom was revived yesterday
when scores Of prominent people made
their way to that district northeast of
the Capitol to participate In the annual
fete day at the Home for the Aged. con-
Quoted by the Little Sisters Of the Poor.
For this day only the 200 inmates were
waited upon by the benefactors of the
Institution instead of by the humble lit
tie sisters who perform this service on
364 days of the year.
The dinner served at 1890 o'clock was
worthy Of the occasion. and, like the
service, was contributed by the friends
Of the institution, chief among this COM
pany being mme. Jusserand, wife of the
French Ambassador.
The community OF Little Sisters" be-
ing French, the Washington home has
always enjoyed the special patronage of
the representatives of the mother coun-
try. while among the Washington friends
Of the home are leaders from all ranks
OF society.
Four dining-rooms are in use. and yes
terday were all decorated in flowers and
plants sent for the occasion. Men and
women alike donned the long white
aprons that are always supplied by the
house, and. on the seating of the old
people. Immediately began the serving Of
the dinner, which began with roast
chicken and, ended with ice cream. There
were also "favors," in the form of bags
OF tobacco and half-pound boxes of
candy, distributed at the close Of the
meal Nine Jusserand. who was accom-
panied by Mrs. Marshall Field, waited to
see the large company seated. also to
make a tour of the house. Among the
other well-known patrons who served to
the close of the feast and participated
in the work thereof. even to the wash
ing up of the dishes. were Nine. Riano.
wife of the Spanish Ambassador; Mrs.
Franklin X. Lane, wife Of the Secretary
of the Interior; Miss Jane Riggs. Mrs,
James F. Barbour. the Misses Patten,
Mrs. Winthrop Chandler. the Misses
Chandler, the Countess de Bertier de
Mrs. Garrison McClintock. and
Miss Montgomery, with large number
of the younger members Of the diplo-
matte circle.
This institution, which is situated on
III street northeast, now occupies an en-
tire block between Second and Third
streets. 1t is maintained entirely by the
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
GARzIGLIA DRAWS Big
audience At recital
Pianist Gives Individual Interpretation
to Works of Modem French
Composers.
PROVES SUBTLE PSYCHOLOGIST

Mr.. Felix Garziglia gave an interesting
piano recital in the Masonic Auditorium
yesterday afternoon: interesting in more
ways than one. In the first place II was
program entirely Of modern French
composers, and of what is broadly term.
ed the impressionistic type OF composers
For example. among Mr.. Garziglia's in.
terpretative notes on the Debussy num-
bers. la file aux cheveux de lin is in
terpreted as "A Hight impression of Irish
rythm.' Clair de lune' is interpreted
as THE dreaminess OF moonlight. roll.
Ing clouds. calm. quiet. poetic"
For the most part these modern
French piano works are akin to the man.
ners and rhetoric OF the Court OF Yer
sailles. Grace, elegance. an evanescent
rhythmic charm. a fieeting outline Cthe
diaphanous changeful outline OF gossa-
mer substances), novel modulations,
restless rhythmic hgures-these are some
Of the characteristics. Open harmonies
prevail. and whatever melody there is,
Is sketchy. Exquisite portrayals of
mood. of subtle atmosphere: this applies
especially to the Debussy piano pictures.
Whistler's canvases constantly confront
the memory in close comparison
To say how Mr.. Garziglia interpreted
this unusual program would be something
like giving an opinion on the likeness Of
portrait to a person one had never
seen With the exception of Saint-Saens
and an occasional work apart, we have
no perspective" on the production Of
these works. The pianist gave distinction
to each: he clothed each piece in its
peculiar atmosphere, with what seemed
an uncanny c0hsortinR with intelligences
Of quite another world: as II his finger
tips had been annointed with a magic
delicacy by some fairy Oberon
Mr.. Garziglia established for himself in
Yesterdays performance a quite unques-
toned distinction as a subtle psychologist
Of piano literature. He was received with
genuine enthusiasm by the audience, and
at the end played as an extra number,
The Sylph." by De Beriot
This was an extraordinary performance
being complimentary to students and all
others interested in the interpretat ton
OF french composers 1t was a noble be-
ginning OF a movement to provide pro-
grams Of merit to be interpreted by per-
formers of unquestioned standing. for the
benefit of the student. 1t is to be hoped
that the Washington public will hear Mr..
Garziglia often.
Inc program given yesterday was as
follows: Trois Romances, No I, A fiat
No. 2. A minor. No. 3, A fiat. Faurel
Vert-Galant." (chaminade): Meditation,
Scerzo Valse.' "Feuillet d'aIbum,"
(Chabrier,: 'Kermesse," (Staub): Deux
Arba esques. No. l. E mai, No. 2 G mai.
Debussy): Clair de lune,'' Debussy); !;
La Sairee dams Grenade" Debussy):
Cinq Preludes. 'Danseuses de Delphes,"
Les collines d. Anacapr." "Des pas sur
la neige." La file aux cheveux de lin,
'Minstrels." Oebussy); "LIsle joyeuse."
(DebussD; Les Abelles," Dubois: ::
Etude en- forme de Valse," Saint
Saens).
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
MACHINISTS TO WELD BONES.
Columbia Lodge VIII Hold Minstrel
show April II.

Columbia Lodge, No. ia. international
Association of Machinists, composed of
the machinists employed at the naval
gun factory and other government es-
Establishments at Washington, are TO fea-
ture their annual entertainment with a
minstrel show. The minstrel troupe 1:
TO be composed of talent selected from
Columbia Lodge. The show will be held
at National Rifles Armory on April Il
The committee in charge consists OF
George a. Joynes. chairman: S. J. Mar
tin, secretary; -. F. Sheehan. T. J.
Bresnaham. C. Kriechbaum. I. J. Far
ley and H. A. Meyer. Lawrence NJ.
Hurdle will be director.
The following will take part: w. n.
Huttel, Richard Hart, Arthur Curtin. A.
R. Grosskurth, W. A. Simons, Lee
Moxley. William H. Sanderson. Frank
Trodden. Tom Trodden. ]. ]. Farley. II.
B. Duvall, r. B. B. Cogan. r. r. Reiley.
G. Williams. G. Jack. G. Holmes. J. Bon
brest. r. Herbert, W. Blink, ]. A. In
Erick, A. A. Schultz, G. Curtin. P. Mon
AGO. NJ. Clark. w. w. Keeler. A B.
ClegG, F. J. Schroeder. p. S. Fields. II. A.
Melcher, and NJ. ]. Coleman. P. Gala
CHER will be stage manager. ]. G.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
Diplomat Leaves Capital

Mr.. F. NJ. Schmolck, first secretary
of the Netherlands Legation, sails
from New York today for CONSTANT
nople, where he will be counselor of
his legation.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Theodore
Jewell have taken a cottage at James
town, r. l., for the coming summer.
Mr.. John Barrett, director of the
Pan-American Union. has gone to I'LL
nois to attend the birthday celebration
Of his mother, Mrs Carloine S. Barrett.
Former Representative William G. Nc
Kinley, of Illinois, and his niece, Miss
Julia Maths, who have just returned
from a trip around the world. will leave
Washington today for their home in
Illinois.
Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall, wife Of the
Vice President, was among the guests
at a beautiful luncheon given by Mrs.
Henry s. Myers, wife of Senator Myers:
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
Woodward & Lothrop
New York-WASHINGToN-Pa
REMNANT, DAY.
Another Friday Special
Sale of Picture Frames.

Those who attended our Fri
day sale of last week or patrons
who have profted by these peri
odical sales during the past
several years will be more than
pleased to learn that we have
again succeeded in finding
enough frst-class frames made
from odds and ends of holdings
to make another splendid saving
possible for a number of pur-
chasers.
Every frame is in a choice
pattern and design, and there is
much variety.
At zoe each-Regularly valued
at 60c, are frames in sizes
6xS, 6x9, 7x9, XII, Sx10, and
8x12 inches.
At 25c each-Regularly valued
at 75c, are frames in sizes
10x12 and 10x14 inches.
Fourth hoor-F st.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
of Montana. at the Congressional Club

of Montana. at the Congressional Club
yesterday
Yellow jonquils and white sweet peas
were used to decorate the deliberately ap-
pointed table, with cOrsage bouquets of
yellow and white spring blossoms for each
guest.
The other guests were Mrs. Thomas J.
Walsh. Miss Walsh, Mrs. Evans. Mrs.
Stout. Mrs. Ashurst. Mrs. Reed. Mrs. Nc
Lean. Mrs. Thomas Mrs. MARITIME. Mrs.
Owen. Mrs. Fletcher. Mrs. Swanson. Mrs.
Shafroth, Mrs. Maddox. Mrs. Fred Dem
nett, Mrs. Kahn. Mrs Byrns. Mrs. Dixon.
Mrs. Dickinson, Mrs Chamberlain, Mrs.
Thompson. Mrs. Pitman, Miss Wood. and
Miss Kerr.
Mrs Joe J. Russell has Joined her hus-
band. Representative Russell. at Congress
Hall. Mrs. f. Z. Miller. OF st. Louis. Mo-.
is their guest.
Mrs. Charles Lynch, OF Chesterbrook,
Va. will be a guest At the Hotel Pow
hatan during her stay In the city.
The Secretary OF State and Mrs. Bryan
entertained at a reception yesterday
afternoon at their residence on Calumet
Place. in honor of Secretary Bryan 8
birthday.
Mrs. Bryan was assisted in receiving
by the wives Of the higher officials of the
state Department Mrs. John Osborn
presided at the tea table. which was ar
tIsticaIly decorated with yellow jonquils
and white liIacs.
Their guests were the higher officials
and clerks OF the State Department and
their families. Vocal selections were given
by Mrs. Julian Brylawski. accompanied
by Mrs. William Hamilton Bayly.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Heems arrived
here from Hamilton, Ohio. on Thursday.
and are at the Hotel Pqwhatan.
Mr.. and Mrs ". O. Bonnie. of Louis
vile, Ky. are visiting their son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Hoffman,
Representative James VI. Gudger and
his son. Paymaster Emmett c. Gudger,
L. S. N. spent several days in Ashe-
vile. n. C., this week.
Miss Margaret McChord. who has been
visiting in Louisville. Ky. has returned
to her home in Washington.
Miss L. Diehrichson is the guest Of her
sister. Mrs B. C. Curtiss, at the Hotel
Grafton.
The Hon. Roland Hemmick, former
consul general at Bermuda, and Mrs.
Hemmick are visiting their daughter.
Mrs. o. II. E. Johnson.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Burns. of Goliad. Texas. is
registered at the Hotel Powhatan. where
he will make a stay of some length.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20

Efforts Of sixteen sisters. who beg every
necessity for their helpless charges from
the charitably inclined OF Washington,
regardless Of creed or class
By the rule OF their order this COM
munity lives literally by the labor of
each day. the sisters who beg the food
for the home being exempt from this
obligation only on Sunday and the an
nual holiday March 49,. which marks
the Feast Of st. Joseph, Patron Of the
House.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
Simple Home Treatment
For Objectionable Hairs
(Toilet Talks.)

Here is toilet help you should re-
member, because 1t may at some time
be the means of saving you from en-
barrassment: Quickly and painlessly
remove hair or fuzz from chin, lip, or
cheek, apply a thick paste made by
mixing together powdered delatone and
water. Let this remain on the hairy
surface about minutes, then rub OF.
wash the skin and 10! the hairs have
vanished. This treatment is entirely
harmless. but caution should be used
to see that you get delatone.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
KAISER OFF TO SEE GRANDSON

Berlin. March I9-Emperor William
left here today for Brunswick to see his
sixth and latest grandson. who was born
yesterday morning to the Duchess of
Brunswick, only daughter of the Kaiser.
The Emperor had to cancel a number Of
important engagements TO make the trip.
A state event will be made OF the
christening OF the little heir TO the throne
OF Brunswick
The Washington herald., 1914-03-20
PITMANS NOTES ON VIEW,

The Standard Shorthand School at
Thirteenth and G streets has on exhibi-
tion a specimen OF the original notes of
Benn Pitman. From the key to the
Transcribed notes. they evidently pertain
to an investigation held in Cincinnati
during the time Of the civil war. in re-
gard to some fraud in the execution Of
government contracts in the purchase Of
horses.