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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
LuTHERAhs TO STANTON.

Webster County Town Secures Forty.
Seventh Annual Church conve ntion
Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge, Feb. s.-St,nton gets
the forty seventh annual convention OF
the Swedish Lutheran churches OF Iowa
after spirited contest between Des
Moines, Dayton and Stanton. the latte,
claiming the convention should return
to Webster county because the county
has the most Swedish Lutherans OF
any county in the state. Alfred Wis
SING. of Sioux City: Oscar Danielson
Of Marathon. and c. A. Hulquist. OF
Swedesburg, were elected members OF
the executive committee Of churche.
for one var.
Mrs. G. A. Randolph. CT Boone. was
elected president OF the Woman's Mis-
.ionary Society, Mrs. A. Norrbom. OF
Des. Molnes. was chosen vice president
Mrs. y. E. Kron, of Dayton, secretary
and Emma Anderson. OF Ottumwa
treasurer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
crossbonss On stsin and seid.I.

Even the kindly stein and seidel, re-
ceptacles of the amber brew, must be
marked with the dread symbol Of
death.
There's no doubt that II the bill Is
passed it will work Q new period in
saloon architecture. Tine Ssac-c!c::. .
rows OF bottles on the back bar, each
with its own little skull and crossbones,
would never look we'll In setting of
nymphs and other frivolous things.
No: It will be necessary to drape the
back bar In q sombre black, with pho
tographs Of well-attended funerals and
Illustrations OF the latest style in
mourning costumes for men.
The bartenders could never wear
white coats and white aprons. A sort
Of subdued clerical costume will be
necessary. and they will have to keep
a scoreboard Of fatalities. Think OF the
pleasant rivalry that could be devel-
oped between business opponents In
this manner.
But II this law passes. think OF the
new manner In which q wife will greet
the "old man. when he comes drifting
home toward dawn.
"Poolsh'n'd." he viii say, reaching
out for a nrm chunk OF atmosphere
to stay him from fsllins-New York
Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
zAMoR HAlTrs PRESIDENT.

Congress Places Revolutionary Leader
at Helm Without Disorder.
Port Au Prince, Haiti. Feb. 9.-Ores-
tes Zamor was elected president OF
Haiti. The revolutionary troops under
Zamor occupy all the military stations
There were no disorders on the arrival
of the revolutionists from Gonaives
Congress met at 2 o'clock in the after
noon and elected Zamor president by
a vote Of 80 out Of los ballots cast.
It was announced after the election
the detachments from the foreign war
ships would return to their ships. as
conditions were tranquil.
Orestes Zamor was formerly COVER
nor Of the northern department and
held the portfolio Of the war ministry
in 1911. He headed the revolt in the
city Of Gonaives last January, and his
forces few days later won victory
over the revolutionists under Senator
Davilmar Theodore. who had pro-
claimed himself chief
Of all the rebels. Theodore returned to
Cape Haitien. where he has set up a
provisional government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
NEITHER "H,M" NOR at"
Dr.. Anna Shaw Won't Pay Taxes Be-
cause Of No "hsr" on Blanks.

cause OF NO "Hof' on Blanks.
Philadelphia, Pa.-Who Is an "it'
and what is an "it"? are questions be-
ing asked by DR.. Anna Howard Shaw.
President OF the National Woman's
Suffrage Association. in connection
with her refusal to declare the value Of
her PERSONAL property for taxation. The
blank sent DR.. Shaw to be filed out
called for a declaration on personal
property owned by him or IT," and the
suffrage leader argues that as she is
neither him" nor an "it." she is.
therefore, exemept.
When DR.. Shaw refused to declare
tho value OF her property at Moylan.
Pa. the county commissioners placed
upon 1t an assessed valuation OF $780,
600. This. according to Miss Lucy An
thony. her secretary. is nearly four
times Its actual value.
"The blanks we received on which
Dr. Shaw was to make her declaration
called for personal property owned ~
him or 1T said Miss Anthony, land
have never known an st to pay any
kind OF taxes. IT usually refers to
animals or inanimate objects, and I
never knew the state to demand taxes
Of them'
Miss Anthony intimated that DR..
Shaw, who is now on n lecture tour,
probably would start legal battle
over the question Of at"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09

siderably below the seasonable aver
age until the middle Of the week east
of the Rocky mountains and tempera.
lures near the seasonal average on tho
Pacific slope.
"The weather will be generally fair
during the first half OF the week In the
plains states. the central valleys and
the north Atlantic states. In the gulf
and south Atlantic states the weather
will be overcast with probably rains
along the gulf and south Atlantic coast
until Wednesday.
The disturbance Of Importance to
Cross the United States will appear on
the Pacific coast on Tuesday attended
by general rains: It will prevail over
the middle west about Thursday ana
the eastern states Friday or Saturday:
this disturbance will be preceded by a
general reaction to higher tempera-
lures. and be attended by general rain
in southern ana snow and rain In
northern states east OF the Rocky
mountains.
1T will be followed by colder wealth
er which will make its appearance in
the northwest Thursday"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
EXCLUDE ALIEN LABOR
Only Natives Of Panama and Amsri-
cans to Be Employed in Higher
Grades Of Service or Panama Canal
-Alisns Employed For Two Years or
More May Retain Positions.

Washington, Feb. e.-Only natives OF
Panama and Americans hereafter will
be employed in the higher grades OF
service on the Panama canal. This rule
will apply to all employees who receive
more than SIS . month or more than
20 cents an hour. Aliens may be en-
ployed in those grades II they have
occupied similar positions during the
construction Of the Panama canal for
two years or more. They may also be
employed temporarily in emergencies.
The eight hour law will be applied to
all per diem and hourly employees above
the grade Of laborers.
Officers and employees on the canal.
except clerks. bookkeepers. stenograph-
ers, typewriters, surgeons, physicians.
nurses and craftsmen, and clerical
positions. paying s7s and less ner
month. will be exempted from civil
service examination. Employees Of the
Panama railroad may be transferred to
the canal stan without examination.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
MANNING HELD IN CELL
Husband Of Woman Killed by Miss
Hsrdman Charged With Being AZ.
esssery in crims-Fathsr Claims
Body Of Murdsrsss.

oooy OF MuroereSo.
Newark. N. J., Feb. s.-Charles I.
Manning. sole survivor Of the love
tragedy in which Miss Hazel Herdman,
mother of his 1S-months'- son,
killed herself with poison after she had
confessed to shooting and killing Man
nings wife, was held today as an ac-
cessory to the killing Of Mrs. Man
ming.
Mrs. Manning was shot by Miss
Herdman Friday. The girl died in a
hospital the following afternoon.
From his cell Manning today made
arrangements for the funeral Of his
wife. while Arthur D. Herdman, the
Pompton turnpike inn-keaper. claimed
the body Of his daughter and arranged
for it's burial.
The police detained Mrs. Sadie E.
Garrabrants, sister Of Manning, with
whom he had lived since his serara-
ton from his wife. and she is being
hid as a material witness in the case.
A charge Of murder against Manning.
the police gave out in 2 statement. was
decided upon early today after he had
been questioned on and on since Sat-
urday. Statements made by two wo-
men and a young man wf1s were also
brought to police Headquarters, in
fiuenced to make the charge Of murder
against Manning. One Of these was
Mrs. Garrabrants. The identity Of the
other witnesses was kspt a secret.
Miss Herdman in her dying state
ment attempted to exonera:e Manning.
by it Chief Long said that evidence
had been obtained tending to show that
he was an accessory and thar he took
Miss Herdman in his automobile to
Newark before the murder.
Manning made no effort 10 escape.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
MEMPHIS INSTITUTION cloeRn
WHEN sHoRrAog or 100000
10 REVEALED.
PRECEDENT RAiNE ADMITS
he ALONE 70 TO BLAME
ce~srsd Up Pseulsslens and pirsskses
Wsrs in lsneranes sf 0ank's csndI.
ton Until Examiner Feund cresksd.
nsss-Rains Turs Over Pssvsns,
Property 70 oiroctora.

Memphis. Tenn. Feb. S.-ren a..
rectors Of the Mercantile Bank, one Of
the most important In the city. today
hled . petition in chancery court
charging that tho bank WAS insolvent
al the result Of an alleged misappropri-
alton Of moro than 3750.0oo by g
Hunter Raine. president OF the institu-
ton.
In the petition Raine was held solely
responsible for the apparent shortage
approximately 173s.slo. which Il n
charged he obtained by "a system Of
handling the banks drafts. property
and exchange in such q way as to do.
ceive the directors and to conceal hia
manipulations."
Arrests Greatly Reduced.
The total amount he lost In specuia. :.
tion. 1t is alleged.
Tho petition places tho liabilities Of
the bank at approximately 32.lse.5S<
with assets Of 31.40s.Os9 In q publishes
statement. Jan. 3. liabilities were given
as S2.496.197. At that time tho total
deposits were $1.s6l.109 Of which 3a44. /.
Zas were savings accounts. The bank
Is capitalized at 100000. with surplus
Of 100000.
Resources. loans ana discounts at thu
time OF the statement amounted -
Sl.l30.4s6: actual cash on hand. 3424.. :.
's4: sums due from other banks
amounted to $4s9.155: cash items in
transit amounted to s1s7.77s. These
amounts with other items balanced th1
amounts given as liabilities.
Discrepancy Covered Up.
Inc alleged discrepancy was discov.
ered by representative Of New York
correspondent Of the bank. who was
sent to Memphis last week to audit the
DOCKS when loans requested were found
70 be out OF proportion usually asked
lo1 AZ this season Of the year. His ~.
port to the directors YESTERDAY. which
brought the situation 10 q climar ~
the frst intima1ion that the hank ~
not IN q prosperous condition.
It 10 stated that Prssident Rayh. -
attended yesterdays meeting. absoive1
all the officers and directors OF fh1
oank OF Implication In alleged short.
ages and rendered his personal estate
which he valued at $350,0Oo, to the
bank. So far he has made no FORMAL
statement.
The bank was ordered 20 remain
closed today by state banking officials
who are making an investigation OF its
AFFAIRS.
President Rains Arrsstsd.
Z. n. Raine president of the Mer.
camille Bank. was charged with embex.
Element In q warrant sworn out TO-DAY
by q. N. Estes. county attorney The
accounts Of the bank. which is a state
institution ARE alleged to be short be.
tween 100000 and 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
MEMBER OF CONGRESSIONAL
+ COMMITTEE SNOW BOUND
IN MICHIGAN STORM.
REPRESENTATIVE HOWELL
UNABLE TO REACH HANCOCK
Striking Minors to es Given First
Hearing With Operators to Follow
Strikers Outline Mature Of Evidence,
But Mine Owners Give Out No In
formation Regarding Plans.

Hancock, Mich. Feb. 9.-The train
bearing Representative Joseph Howell.
Of Utah, the member necessary to make
quorum OF the congressional investt-
eating committee, was reported storm
bound somewhere on the lower PENN
sula this morning and prospects for a
meeting dwindled as the day advanced
Chairman Edward Taylor. Of Colo
RADIO, declared that 1t was unlikely that
hearings would begin before tomorrow.
Mr.. Taylor and John c. Casey. Of
Pennsylvania, both democrats, arrived
here last week.
Representatives w. G. Hamlln. Of
Missouri. democrat, and R. NJ. fswitser.
Of Ohio. republican. other members OF
the committee. are expected to take
part in the hearings At later date. AL
tho the course to be followed in the
hearings has not been determined 1t
was expected the striking miners would
appear first before the committee.
Causes that led up to existing condi-
tions will be the first subject to be
touched on in the hearing, according to
o. N. Hilton, Of Denver. chief counsel
for the Western Federation Of Miners.
Nature Of Evidence Expected.
Among other subjects to be presented
by tho miners will be the italian hall
disaster 1T Calumet, ana the subse-
quent deportation from Hancock. Of
Charles H. Meyer. president Of the fed
Grafton.
Mine owners have not announced
what evidence they will present but say
they will provide any witnesses and all
records required by the investigators.
James MacNaughton. general man
ager Of the Calumet & Hecla Company, /,
arrived last night from the east and Is
ordered 10 be : witne.s. He was. se-
companied by Rudolph. .Agussix. Of BoS-
ton. vice president Of the campany.:,,.ez= {.
:. n. N esvsn Subjects sf Inquiry.
= Thess seven subjects Of inquiry are
specified In the house resolution which
created the investigating committees:
"Whether the postal services are in
terfered with.
whether immigration laws are be-
ing violated.
Whether citizens have been arrested
and tried contrary to the constitution
or laws Of the United States.
: whether there exists agreements
and combinations contrary to law, or
control in the production. sale ana
transportation Of copper.
whether arms and ammunition have
been shipped into the field for the pur-
pose Of excluding the products Of the
mines from comparative markets in in
terstate trade.
whether peonase exists or has been
maintained.
III any or all these conditions exist.
what causes led up to the conditions("
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
ADMIT GATES WILL.

State OF Minnssota to Collect Tax o1
$82538 From Estate.
Minneapolis. Feb. S.-The heifs OF
the late Charles g. Gates ana the in.
heritance department of the Mime.
sofa attorney generals office have
reached an agreement whereby the
Gates will is to be adnitted to pro.
bate In this state. according to Z
statement Of Attorney General A. L
Smith today. The taxable property Ia
this state. Mr. Smith stated, IL s.. .iSo.-
900 and the tax to be collected BY the
state 10 @82,53s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
WiII Exeeuta co.tiI,o.

washington. Feb. Sword was re-
csived here from Gen. Francisco Villa
OF his intention to assist in every way
possible In fxiny tbs responsibility for
the tragedy at Cunrbre tunnel. on the
Mexico Northwestern railroad. An wllfct
several Americana were tfnffocAted.
General Villa has complied with the
request Of the state department and
sent guard Of soldiers to accompany
the party, composed mostly OF Ameri-
cans. who intended to recover the
bodies Of the Americans
Secretary Bryan said he had ordered
American Consul Edwards at Juarez
to send a special messenger with the
party to- report on the facts of the
affair.
Constitutionalis's here say Maximo
Castillo. who is charged with RESPONSE
bility for the tunnel accident. is an ir-
responsible bandit with a small follow
ing. recognizing neither Huerta nor
Carranza.
He was the trusted bodyguard Of
Medero when the latter took the field
against Diaz. and members OF the Con-
stitutionalist agency here assert his
present outlawry is the result Of in
sanity. They say he will be summarily
dealt with by Villa If captured.
After an hours conference with
President Wilson Secretary Bryan an
nounced that assurances had been re-
ceived from Gen Villa Of his intention
to protect Spanish subjects when he
attacked Torreon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
SPAIN ASSURED OF FRIENDSHIP
Informed Maine Memorial 10 Not In
tended a. Offense.

Madrid, Spain. Feb. 9.-American
Ambassador Willard officially has In
formed the Spanish government that
the memorial service on the anniver-
sary Of the blowing up Of the battleship
Maine in Havana harbor, and to be
held in New York Feb. Is, is to be a
religious ceremony in memory Of the
victims and must not be interpreted az
meaning any offense to Spain. Presi-
dent Wilson and the American govern
ment are too anxious to preserve the
excellent relations existing between the
two countries to countenance anything
which possibly could wound the Span
ish, the ambassador said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
euARpsMAN ELECTED.

Major Cotton Chosen Lisutenant- COL
ensl q Fifty. Third Reoimsnt.
Special to Times Republican.
Dee Noinee, Feb. s.-On the third
trial the Fifty-third regiment. I. n. G..
elected Maj. Charles w. Cotton. Of
waterloo. to be lieutenant-colonel,
over BARLEY, Of Upton. and johnson.
Of Cedar Rapids. The previous two
elections failed to show majority for
any one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF 1ss DAY
The W. ~.
Sun rises Feb. 10 sets at 6:29.
lowa-Unsettled y er tonight and
Tuesday: probably = Vasional snow
warmer In southeat hrtion tonight
PAeG oNE.

PAGE ONE.
Tslssraphie News:
Iowa Train Wrecked IN Minnesota.
One Killed. Thirty-Two Injured.
Steel Cars Save Many Lives.
Memphis Bank Looted by President.
Shortage May reach $1.000.00O.
Wilson Regrets Party Declaration on
Tolls.
Storm Delays Copper Strike Inquiry.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Income Tax Blanks Sent Out
Horrible Death OF Waterloo Youth.
Convict Labor Competent
Young Attorney Kills Himself.
Aldrlch Visits National Capital
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
Helen Keller-A Miracle.
Where Strong Mem Trust.
Garden and Mich Cow.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Wilson Starts Political Campaign.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Laros Buggy Factory at Grinneil
Burned.
Farmer Vote Factor in Second Dis
trict
PAGES SIX, SEVEN EIGHT, NINE.
City News:
w. II. Voorhies Dies In Florida.
For Many Years Iowa Central Con-
ductor.
Begin Ice Harvest Tuesday.
Moline Fails in Baseball Project.
New Plan For Viaduct Received.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Export Demand For Wheat Aids
Bulls.
Lack OF Demand For Corn.
Hogs Reach New High Point.
Cattle Dema nd Improved
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09

tensive. and suggested liquidatien on
the part Of holders.
There was recurren: weakness in
New Haven and New York Central as
a result Of week end developments
which indicated further federal inquiry
into those properties.
On the curb the oil shares were also
very weak. Atlantic Refinins, Stand :
ard Oil subsidiary. fell from $50, last
Saturdays closing price to 743 in the
first hours trading.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
BLAZE IN WASHINGTON rneArs.
international Bible Conference Al.
dressed by Bryan Before Fire.

Sessoo " organ oOv0eo Fire.
Washington. Feb. 9.-Fire started IN
local theater Sunday afternoon .
few minutes after II had been cleared
OF great crowd, which included yice
President Marshall. Secretary Brvan.
the Rev. c. Campbell Morgan. pastor
or Westminster chapel. London. and
prominent church dignitaries from
practically every state in the union.
The crowd WAS gathered to attend
the first of series OF international
bible conferences TO be held in some Of
the larger cities Of the country. Sew
eral men. who had fingered behind tn,
speakers. saw smoke Issuing from a
dressing room below the STAGE. and
discovered pile OF discarded clothing
ablaze. An alarm was turned in ex-
citing the throng in the street but be-
fore the engines arrived the fire had
been extinguished.
Rats with matchs are said to have
started the blaze.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
ARMY AVIATOR KILLED

Lieut.. n. D. Post Falls 500 Feet 70
Death At San pisse. csI-Was Fly.
ing in Effort 70 Establish Altitude
Rseord-esst Aviater at Army Camp
on North Island.
San Diego Cal. Feb. s.-Lieut. H. b.
Post, First Aero corps, U. 8. A., was
instantly killed today by fall Of 500
feet in hydroplans. About $50 feet
from the surface Of the bay Lieuten-
ant Post was seen to shoot clear Of
the machine. It was said by watchers
that the engine exploded.
Lieutenant Post was out for an alti-
tude record. He had the reputation Of
being the best aviator In the army
camp on North blands across the bay
from San Diego. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
VILLA ASSURES U. S.

Promises to Accord All Foreigners
Proper Trsatmsnt-Tskss Hint From
United States to Treat Spaniards
Fairly.
Washington, Feb. 9.-Indirectly as
surances have been received at the
White House from General Villa for the
proper treatment OF foreigners, Repre-
sentations by American consular Of
flcers on the necessity Of extending to
Spaniards as well as all foreign sub
jects equal protection have met with
compliance.
At the same time General villa. it
is understood, will not be disposed to
ignore active participation Of foreign
ers in the cause of General Huerta but
will extend to any foreign conbatants
the right OF trial.
In the main che administration here
ID disposed to regard as satisfactory
General Villas assurances.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
POLITICIANS IN BATTLE
Gun Drawn and Blows Struck When
Prominent Denver Men Meet on
Steps Of Court Houss-Thomas J.
o'DonnslI Arrested,

Prominent Oonv0r Men Meet on
Steps Of Court Houss-Thomas J.
o'Donnsil Arrested.
Denver. Feb. "a warrant charging
Thomas ]. o'Donnell. prominent demo.
cratic politician Of Colorado. with as
sault upon F. q. Bonfils with intent to
kill. was issued from the sheriff's Of
fice today on complaint Of Mr.. Bonflls
Mr.. Bonhls 10 one of the owners Of the
Denver Post.
The alleged assault occurred at the
county court house, where both were
going to attend the Bonfils injunction
suit against the Denver Union Water
Company. in which Mr.. Bonfils had Pc
titipned that the company be enjoined
from using money for political pur-
poses. Mr.. O'Donnen is vice president
Of a voters organization which is fight
ing the position Of Mr. Bonfils in the
water case.
According to witnesses Mr.. Bonfils.
with his partner. H. H. Tammen. ap-
preached the court house and met Mr..
O'Donnell on the steps. The newspaper
men were accompanied by NJ. A. De-
spoke to Mr.. O'Donnell, say witnesses.
to the effect that he (Bonf1ls) was not
afraid Of the threats OF violence which
Mr.. O'Donnell was accused Of having
made against Mr.. Bonf1ls.
Il am not afraid Of you either" re-
torted Mr.. O'Donnell. The next action
witnesses saw was blow which Mr..
Bonfils struck O'Donnell in the jaw.
O'Donnell then drew a revolver from
his coat pocket. cay witnesses, and at
tempted to fre at Bonnls, who sue
ceeded in catching hold Of his antag-
onist's coat sleeves and prevented the
discharge Of the revolver.
OsDonnell declares he drew his re-
volver in self defense and that he had
been warned that Bonfiis 'went armed
The clash grew out Of the bitter cam
paign involving the water supply Of
Denver. O'Donnell and Bonfils are op-
posing each other in the campaign
which will end with q special election
Feb. II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
Drunken Youth Assaulted.

Special to Tfmes-Republlcan.
Traer. Feb. "a fellow who gave his
name as Miles Winters and his place
of residence as Dubuque. was found
upon the sidewalk in front Of the
Buckman restaurant late Saturday
night by the night watchman. He was
unconscious ana blood was running
from q wound on his face. He was talk
en- to the lookup and partially revived.
He was beastly drunk and 1t developed
that local character had knocked him
down. Winters was hned IS ana costs,
but the fellow who shared in the scrap
went free.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-09
STUDENTS WELCOME HOUSTON.

Home Coming Greeting For Former
President Of Texas University.
Austin. Tex. Feb. 9.-Two thousand
students Of the University Of Texas
met Secretary Of Agriculture Houston
and Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo
when they arrived here today to hold
. regional bank hearing. The students
act was in the nature Of home-com-
ing greeting to Secretary Houston. who
was formerly president Of the uni
versity.