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LEGAL NOTICES.
DOUGLAS, RUFFIN & OBEAR, At
t0EneYQ.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
&c OF t. Columbia Holding an Equity Court.In the
Insurance Company OF the District Of Columbia,
a body coFporated.-In Equity No. 3s124-Order
Upon consideration Of petition filed in the above
Harper; Bestor r. Waters, William Frank Thy.
son; son., William F. Roberts, Frank II. Edmunds
William H. Sholes, Eldridge E. Jordan and Fred
s. Lincoln. constituting a majority Of the board
OF directors Of the Coussherrial Fire Insurance
Company OF the District Of Columbia. corpora
Columbia. praying for dissolution OF said cor.
poration, It is by the court this 23rd day Of De
cember, AID. 1914, ordered that all persons in.
terested in said corporation appear in this court
on the Both day Of January. 1915 and show cause,
II any any, they have why the prayer for dissolution
vided; that notice of this order be published in
The Evening star. a newspaper of general cir
culation, weekly for three successive weeks, the
first insertion to be not less than month be-
fore the day herein fixed for showing cause as
aforesaid, and provided. further, that said notice
porter for three successive weeks. the first inser-
tion to be not less than one month before the day
herein fixed for showing cause aforesaid.
WALTER I. Mccoy. Justice. Geall A true
copy-Test: J. r. YOUNG. Clerk. BY F. Z.
CUNNINGHAM, Asst. Clerk. de24, 81 ,ja7
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ADAM a. wEscHIER. AUcroNnER.
TRUSTEES. SALE OF IMPROVED REAL

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED REAL Es-
TATE. STORES NOS. 1928 AND 1890 ELEY.
ENTI: STREET NORTHWEST.
By virtue of that deed of trust recorded in
Liber No. 3240, at folio $50 ct seq, of the land
request Of the party thereby secured the under.
signed win sell At Pnblie agcto1 in front Of the
JANUARY. 1915, At Four O'Clock PM. lot
numbered seyenty-four CD in block numbered
twenty zone t2D, Columbia Heights. improved by
two one-story brick stores known as Nos 32e8
and $3.50 Eleventh street northwest, in the city
Of Washington, District of Columbia. and mora
particularly described in said deed.
Terms: 500 deposit required. One-third cash,
balance in one and two years. with interest at d
per cent, secured the land. all cash, at pur-
chaser's option. Taxes adjusted to day Of sale.
Conyeyancing at purchasers cost. Terms to be
fulfilled within ten days from day Of sale other
wise trustees the right to resell the prop
erty at the risk and cost of the defaulting pur-
chaser. after Ave days advertisement Of such
resale.
WHARTON E LESTER, Southern BLDG,
N. J. COLBERT, Southern bldg.
de22- 10, ,eSu&hol Trustees.
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MASON N. RICHARDSON and CHAs, 8,
SHREVE, Jr.. Attorneys.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF Co.
lumbia, Holding Probate Court.-No. 21299, Ad-
ministration.-This 10 to give notice: That the
subscriber, Of the District of Columbia, has oh.
Columbia letters testamentary on the estate Of
Snowdon w Robinson, late Of the District Of
Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims
hibit the same, with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated. to the subscriber. before the
may by law be excluded from ali benefit of sa d
estate. Given under my hand this 22nd day of
st. NV. (Seal.) Attest: WM. c. TAYLOR,
Deputy Register Of Wills for the District of Co
lumbfa Clerk of the Probate Court de24 31,ja7
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WILSON, HUIDEKOPER & LESH. At
tOFney8.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO.
lumbia, Holding Probate Court.-.No 21s22
Administration.-.This is to give notice that the
tained fsom the Probate Court Of the District Of
Columbia letters of administration on the ee-
trict of Columbia deceased. All persons having
claims against the deceased are hereby warned
legally authenticated, to the subscriber. on or
before the 22nd day Of December. AID. 1915:
otherwise they may by law be excluded from all
o2nd day of December, 1914. CHARLES L.
SELECMAN. Room 40s. District National Bank
blde. (Seal.) Attest: WIN. G. TAYLOR,
Deputy Register Of Wills for the District Of Co
lumhia, Clerk Of the Probate Court. de24, 81, ,ja7
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TRUSTEES SALE OF Two-sToRY FRAME
DWELLING. NO. 134S x STREET SOUTH
EAST.
Lfber No. 1892. at folio 100 ct seq. of the land
records of :he District of Columbia, We shall
sell in front Of the premises on TUESDAY.
AT -FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the IS feet / inch,
more or less front. next east OF the west %
feet front, by depth of 102 feet inches, of
original lot %. in square 1O47, Of Washington
city, together with the improvements thereon.
to embrace all of the premises numbered 1345
K street southeast.
Terms of sale: one-fourth cash; balance in
one, two and three years, with interest at six
per cent per annum, payable semi-annually. De-
posit of 5000 required at time of sale. and the
purchaser allowed fifteen days from date Of sale
to complete the purchase. Further particulars
at time of sale
CHARLES F. BENJAMIN.
de2s dexSu, ,inja5 eIja1 Surviving Trustee.
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DEPEND ON INDIAN TROOPS.
Form Mainstay Of Defense at the
Suez Canal.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
PORT SAID. Egypt. December T.
The mainstay OF the defense Of the
Suez canal fs a large body Of Indian
troops. A volunteer defense corps also
is being raised. including English and
Maltese, who will act as special con-
sta ables.
Many of the boats belonging to ship
ping firms or private individuals
have been commandeered by the au-
thorities for use In connection with
plans for the defense of the canal.
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Q. G. SLOAN & CO.. l4o7 G ST. NV.

SALE OF PERSONAL EFFECTS AND HOUSE
HOLD GOODS FOR STORAGE CHARGES.
Notice is hereby given that on SATURDAY,
JANUARY NINTH. 1915. AT HALF-PAST NINE
AN. there will be sold at public auction. in the
auction rooms Of c. G.. Sloan & Co 1907 G ST.
NV. Washington, D. C., to enforce liens for stor-
age charges, ETC. due and unpaid: au goods. fur
with w. B. MOSES & SONS dnc) in the names
Of 9. r. Aldrich, J. H. Davis Mrs. B. NJ. Hop
per, Miss Nellie Henderson. Mn. Clifford Rose
de24As1 ". B. MOSES & SONS unc.).
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FOR sALE-H0UsES.

FOR SALE-NINE-ROoM AND BATH BRICK:
on corner NV. section: monthly payments II
desired; will rent to good tenant. See me AZ
my house. after pm. JOHN b. LLOYD.
Builder 314 NJ st. NV.
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ADAM A. wEscHLER. AUcTIoNEER.

ADAM a. WESCHi.ER. AuCIlONEEh
Sale by Executrix of the Entire
Furnishings of Fritz Reuter-
Hotel, Corner Pennsylvania
Avenue and John Marshall
Place NV, Including Bed
room Furniture, Handsome
Mahogany Bar Fixtures and
Rathskeller Furniture, Linen,
Silver, Crockery, Copper Ware,
Electric Fans, Cash Registers,
Iron Safe, Carpets, Linoleum
and Other Personal Property.
sE tFas IL the srs! a BY 'as
ton canse No. 2oS9s. the Undersigned execntri1
will sell by Pghis aqetien, Mithin ,ys, the abcys
5F JaNTAk AD 1915 At A TES
THIRTY-THREE BEDROOMS.
Leather Seat Rockers. Costumers. Hair Mat
tresses: Pillows, Sheets Spreads. Comforts. Blan-
BAR AND RATHskELLER.
Mahogany BarFo9m rXturss
National Cash Registers. Carbonator Regula-
tor Brass GSsRiderS soH Mirrors and Cigar Case
Bentwood Chairs. Tables, Mirrors. Silver plated
Ware, Knives and Forks, Crockery. Glassware.
Coffee Urns, Counters. Refrigerators, Table
Linen, Stamping Machine and Electric Ceiling
LOBBY AND OFFICE.
Leather Chairs and Sofas. Roll and Flat Top
Desks. Pictures. Iron Safe Fish Aquarium,
Fire E1tinsuishers nIdcIi and Lineleum. mol
1e-foot Steel Range, Broilere Steam Table
Ice Boxes. Copper Stock Pot. Meat Block. Cop
per and other Cooking Utensils. Dish Washer
Motor and Dish Warmer.
KATIE ACHTERKIRcHEN, E1ecutrix.
MAURICE d. ROSENBERG. Attorney.
Commerce and Savings Bldg. de31 -0&dbs
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TRUSTEES SALE OF BRICK DWELLING. NO
90 STREET NORTHWEST. STABLE ON
REAR OF LOT.
No. 1861. at folio 264 ct sed. Of the land records
of the District Of Columbia We shall sell in front
DAY OF JANUARY. AID. 1915. AT FOUR
O'CLOCK PM. lot so of Clark's subdivision in
square 616 Of Washington city. as per plat re-
corded in Book W. F.. at page 1b. of the rec
ords of the surveyors office Of said district to-
gether with the improvements thereon.
Terms of sale: One-fourth cash. balance in one,
two and three years, with interest at six per
cent per annum. payable semi annually. Deposit
Of 5000 required at time Of sale. and the pur-
chaser allowed fifteen days from date Of sale to
complete the purchase. Further particulars at
time of sale.
WILLIAM NICK. CLAYTON, Trustee.
HAo4.dEdS SuGhnI
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FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. wsCHLER. AUcTIoNEER.
Chancery Receivers Sale of Phil
adelphia Oyster House and
Cafe Business, Lease and
Equipment, No. 7o8 Thirteenth

Street Northwest.
In virtue Of a certain decree OF the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia, passed De
cember IA, 1914. In equity cause No. $1,000. the
undersigned receiver will sell at public auction
on the premises. TUESDAY. JANUARY FIVE
1915. AT TwO-THIRTY O'CLOCK PM. the
business known as The Philadelphia Oyster
House and Cafe, conducted In premises No. 708
18th street northwest. Washington, D. c.: and
all the fixtures, furniture, appliances. lease
license and all equipment thereto belonging, the
details Of which will be announced at the sale
The property will be offered as whole. and as
going business, for cash, unless other terms
OF sale as a whole be approved by the court
This place is well established and fully equipped
is doing a good business and affords an ex-
ceptlonal opportunity to purchaser.
LEONARD SARGEANT, JR-,
Receiver,
7os 18th st. NV, or 500 14th st. NV.
DAVID WIENER,
Woodward Building,
FRANK ]. HOGAN,
NJ. A. KAUFMAN,
Evans Building,
Attorneys.
de22-d&ds, ,e1Su. .de25&j jal
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UNFURNISHED.

esIe Mass av NV. ~ 1855 Harvard nv:
1877 aF ,ss Il w. isi 1883 49, 1fss e
s.os i ~. isr. AS s " ". .,:ie: s 8 9
15Ssse se nv. iai. 1sas M 5s!S nv ns1,e 81.
Sapca, eii 1s5s 2o,s s nv; NV. sT.S
1903 \ nv. 14r.3b.-t2421 18th nv. .1or. b. 5000
2ia2 Florida av NV. IFS Willard NV. 81.
14ls Mas, av NV. isr 1si1 Core NV. ior: bss s.
,sssss % .ioo a.Y av nv 81. B. a. 70 20
s'n nv. 1se. esaEsb aw ss g
1888 csirer. nv. T. 1 1sis 'sna inrieside ter
esss Gath av ass s,a 5sss nv AZ. s.
1887 Biitmore NV, ior: s17 sth NV er b..so. %
,sis NV. $3.50 sasl sss 18Th .S sE aS sT
1912 Mass av NV. 14o2 " NV 6r b.22. so
SCI NV iii a g ~ q me- n. r. T. e
dsa: Calvert Ior sbsooo s2s McL'n swer.o ls g
1:ss nv. e 5000 az nel i.i ss ss ne Is g
,ssn ~ y; 3. b. 90 io4s cissel al nw.4r.sso
54s 9th st, NV. rooms and BATH. ..-...: $1,000
4s1-4sa Pa. ave. NV. 14r., b.: tenant's
sss St NV. rooms and bath 800
SosA zoe Morgan n W, rooms and bath 22o 222o
BOZ st. NV. rooms and bath. 20.5O
II. tta st. NV. rooms and bath. 1850 o
23i4E Georgia ave. NV. rooms and bath. 1900
1884 Quincy st. rooms and bath. 1000
II; II, ,,S Nv 81 Sss ssa ar
1908 NV. sr. B. - % is.s 9Th III NV. er .i4S
fg2s 18th NV. cS.c0 7o7 oath NV, sr. is so
So L nv, 6r, b....2O.50 1914 NV. Ar. III so
TIE Temple. 1902 n. ao5 sw. IT,. 1850
. IT .-..- .......1s 10 o25T 9Th nv, 4r. :. $50
1ll9 80 NV, .1s.40 % SHOWS row nv. SRI. 30
OFFICES
s Connecticut ave- rooms -; % 70 s,oo % SS
Cnion Trust bldg. g............... 500 to $500
J6df II St nw.. basement ut................. 5000
174{ Pa. ave-. ONCE and coal yard .......-
The Sterling, 1918 Calvert ST., room IN hsmt. IS 90
Century bldg 41214 5th 81. NV $12S0 to 80 90
isc4 u st NV. rooms. ..-............ IS 90
~ ~ Z NV. NV. 1ooms and s..--..-.... 2s.S o
i'-' = ''0'n STORES ''''.''''''''' ''''
Ss e. 81 bds e?a NM g
snildins ......-1ss.o col 24ta 18th 4n01
p26 ar..... 1000 21'i 14th NV. 200
STABLES AND GARAGES:
Ea issh alley ssar 40 Morrison MS az st
TNsf-RP AssED FACILITIES FOR THE COL
LEcTING OF RENTS FROM ALL CLASSES
THE ABOVE Is ONLY A PARTIAL LIST OF
THE PROPERTIES IN OUR CHARGE, But
T5EFE Fl; e o,,tIn1 BULLETINS ON APPLICATION At
THOMAS J. FISHER & CO dnc.),
1913 18th 1t,
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. WEOHLER, AUCTIONEER.
Household and Office Fur
niture, Upright Pianos,
Carpets, Rugs, Etc,
By Public Auction
At Weschlers,

Saturday, Commencing o:3o Am.
Including two Upright Pianos. Mahogany Colum-
ba Grafonola, Cabinet and 80 Records, Brass
Beds. Heavy White Enamel Beds, Dressers and
Chiffoniers. Sideboards. China Closets. Extension
Tables. Leather-seat and other Chairs and Rock
ers. Parlor Suites. Couches. Hall Racks, Daven-
port, Oak Roll and Flat Top Desks, Revolving
Bookcase ONCE Chairs. Sewing MACHINES, kteh-
Case. Counter and other Show Cases, Crockery,
Carpets, Rugs, ETC.
At IL O'Clock Noon,
Overland Delivery Car, in excellent condition.
other Autos. Carriages, Wagons Harness, etc.
Terms cash. ADAM A. WESCHLER, Auct.
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c. CLINTON JAMES. Attorney.
416 5th ST. NV. de31-d&ds, ,eja1
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wANTED-BARGAIN IN IO-ROoM BRICK,
semf-detaehed, modern: two baths II possible;
Washington or Columbia Heights. Box II.
Star oS1ce.
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son & CO.. 1898 F NV.
1832A e ne. 4-.b.1a50
FOR COLORED.
2s33H 18th nw.4r,b17.oO
2424 17th NV, Ar. b. 1900
The Erie. Cham. sits. 20
1907 s NV. 5r. b.15.@
z345 Champ st. Or. IA. M
1s+3 A se. 5r. 500
NV. 1902 4th, Or. rs. -
NW.142s y J av.5r.f5. 20
NW.1626 4th, Or. Is. 20
NV. w.1s01 9Th. 4r. .14.e
NV. .2of1 E. Or. r....1t.10
SW. .625 G. Or. -....14.0
wv. 2o2T e. Or. .14.N
Nw.1t59 10th. Br. .14.40
T,1s37 Gales. 8r. 1880
SE,1111.10th. Or. ..12.50
ST. .a2s Pot av. tsr. .17.O
SE.l2Ta y J nv, 5r q. 90
Wv. e52s e. Or. $40
NV 2O10 n. rooms 4. 90
w.e4a Longfellow
(stableD ...-.....4.N
IfENTS.
md bath.
md hath. ..........o1.O
and hath. .......@ @.W
and hath. ........W.o0
,RTHWEST.
ling. omces.
tion apply at once.
fafA n 0A -
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WANTED-LOTS.

WANTED FENCED LOT WITH SHEI
or building, centrally located near eithel
railroad Apply EHRET ROOFING AND MEG
CO.. 1920 New York ave. Sl,
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GEORGIA..
VIRGINIA.

SHERWOOD INN, fstt. S,s rs,n' S.a ,Ssss: Se9:
healthful spot in America. Hotel Beautifully
located. Refined and attractive. New and en-
tirely modern. Terms very moderate. Special
weekly. Open all year Booklet. We have no
snow here. T. n. CUNNINGHAM. Mgr.
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FOR RENT-D.D. .THOMl
Gil 9Th NV. 16r. b. $50. 90
pis Westminster st.35.O
1919 Euclid. '7r,b.3.@
420S Sth NV. Tr.b. 80. so
1923 H ne. .sto&dw q. 80
1864 Z ne. '8r. b. 1850
SoS Tenn av. 6r, b. 1883
7lO r ! av- 6r, W. 1850
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NICE HOME NEAR LINCOLN PARK.
Pressed brick and brownstone: 10r: hot-wa- =
ter heat large lot: terms to suit purchaser.
Call and see 1t. OWNER. 1875 11th st. n e. ta3s
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THOMAS J. OWES { soN, AUcr1oNEERs

WEDNESDAY. JANUARY SIXTH, 1910, at tn
same hour and place.
R. GOLDEN DONALDSON,
de31 ,ta2, ,4&5 Surviving Trustee.
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ADAM A. wEscHLER, Auc11oNEER.

des1 -d&ds, ,e1su ~ avn ' w Trustees. Trustee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-06
DIRECT OFFER OF BRlBE
TO FEDERAL. OFFICIALS

s@r CONTINUED From First FageO
into details concerning, her offcr, and
finally mado but. an agreement in her.
own handwriting in which II is Sc.
forth that the government officials
should aid her in obtaining the sum
mentioned from the colonel. and, In
consideration of such efforts on their
part. she would pay. them $4,000.
which was 10 be divided equally he
tween the following men: Charles r.
Clyne. United States district attorney:
Michael L. Igoe. assistant United
States district attorney: Hinton g.
Clabaugh. division superintendent. Dc
partment OF Justice, and Lucicn c.
Wheeler, a special agent of the depart
ment.
Miss Cope explained further that
out OF her $4,000 she would have to
take care of her attorneys In Provi-
dencc and Los Angeles. She stated that
she had consulted prominent attor-
neys In both cities before coming TO
Chicago to make. her complaint"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-06

the present building OF the Church of
the Covenant until same is disposed OF.
or until the completion of now church
building"
MAY MEAN ERECTION
&.ts OF HANDSOME NEW, CHURCH
Each of the two churches has abou,
$50 members Grace Street Presbyte-
rinn Church two years ago disposed OF
Its property for $4,000. which amount
1t now has In Its treasury. 1t has at
tempted to move west. but was block
ed by Westminster Presbyterian
Church, which objected to an invasion
OF it's natural territory. M
' 1t is believed that the proposed con-
so1idation will be- agreed upon to-day
by. the two congregations With the
money on hind from the sale OF one
church, and the. nancy to be derived
from the sale OF the other. handsome
and adequate house Of worship could
be erected, possibly: ON the old Rich
mond College Campus or 'at Lee Circle.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-06
PRESBYTERIANS TO VOTE
s ON MERGER OF CHURCHES
Continued From First PaGe.l


cations extending only to request
In view of this. the congregations Will
he asked to vote upon the following
resolutions: @
Resolved. That church, In
congregational meeting assembled.
make the following request of East
Hanover Presbytcry:
u. That presbytery unite Grace
street Presbyterian Church and the
Church OF the Covenant.
''2. That presbytery give the name
OF the, Church of the Covenant to tho
united body.
"s. That presbytery. in bringing
about this union:
"ta) Preserve the Organization OF
the Grace Street Presbyterian Church..
at the same time recognizing tho full
party to tho union with the Grace
Street Presbyterian Church party.
."(b) Designate the Row. J. Calvin
Stewart, d. d.. as pastor OF tho united
church. ,sS.
a, "tc) Authorize tho members OF the
boards OF deacons OF the two churches
90 constitute the board OF deacons OF
tho united church.
'"(d) Authorize the members of the
boards of elders OF the two churches
to constitute the board of elders OF the
united church,
zion OF tho united church to count as
members of the united church the
members. OF both the Church of the
Covenant and Grace Street Freshly
.tcrian Church as existing at the hour
of the union, and to make out tho roll
accordingly.
90 Preserve, the continuity of the
life and history Of each church In this
mergert by proper presbyterial record
=. That presbytery authoritatively
unite these churches at it's earliest
conventence; and. because there may
BIO an interval between tho authorized
union and the actual merging OF the
congregations, authorize the session OF
the united church to appoint those
who now constitute the sessions Of the
two churches severally to act for the
Joint session in all matters pertaining
TO temporal and secular affairs OF the
respective congregations; and that
;presbytery authorize a similar ar
rangement OF the boards of deacons, to
be effective If and when the two
churches arc merged by presbytery."
PROPOSE NEW BUILDING
NEAR LEE CIRCLE
The joint committee also recon-
mends that each church adopt the fol-
lowing resolution:
81 Resolved: I, That the --- Church
declare that, in It's view. the house OF
worship should be located west of Har-
rison street and east OF Lee Circle;
"2. That tho - Church request
its session to appoint COMMITTEES Of
four to form with like committee
from ---- Church, Joint building
committed whose duty II shall be to
sell or dispose OF the church building
and lot Of the Church Of the Covenant;
TO select and purchase suitable lot
az speedily as practical. subject TO the
approval OF the officers OF both
y churchAa IN ioint ,naet{nps oasan,h,ad.
to prepare plans for erection of new
buildings for, church and Sunday school.
subject to like approval OF said off,
icers; * - 7. ~ Ta- Ss;E s. tt
-. That each congregation shall
i worSf1ip in It's present building until
April u, sf916, after which time tho
united congregations shall worship In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-06
Catarrh
of the
Bronchial.
Tubes .
Chronic
Cough

Mrs. VIM. Hohmann. 27s4 Lincoln
Ave. Chicago. ILL.,. writes:
Il suffered with eatarrh of bron-
CHA! tubes and had terrible cough
ever since q child. nj
II would sit up In bed with pillows
propped up behind me. but still the
cough would not let me sleep. I
thought and everybody else that
had consumption. tN
$50 reading the papers about PEI
runa I decided to try, without the
least bit Of hope that It would do
me any good. But after taking
three bottles ! noticed change. My
appetite got better, 30 kept on, never
discouraged. Finally seemed not to
cough 80 much and the pains In my
chest got better and could rest at
night.
II am well now and cured OF a
chronic cough and sore throat. I
cannot tell you how grateful I am.
and cannot thank peruna enough.
1t has cured where doctors have
failed and talk Peruna wherever I
go. recommend 1t to everybody" M
Thooe who object to liquid nedi.i
eines can now procure Peruna Tab
lets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-06
PREPAREDNESS FOR WAR
SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION
National Civic Federation Advocates
CreStfon by Congress of Council
Of National Defence.

NEW YORK, December 5.-Resolu
tions advocating creation by Congress
Of q council OF national defense were
adopted to-day by the National Civic
Federation after a discussion Of
national war preparedness that occu-
pied much of the time OF the las, day
OF the federation's conference here.
The duties Of the council az recon-
mended would be ITO consider. decide
and report to Congress what lcgisla-
ton is necessary to provide for the
national defense without waste or un-
necessary expense
Any recommendation OF the proposed
council should, In the language Of the
resolution. aim TO secure the efficiency.
OF the existing forces on land and
sea. and q definite policy to insure
peace" 10y
Speakers to-day included David Starr
Jordan. Colonel, Robert NJ. Thompson,
OF the Navy League of the United
States; Franklin. D.. Roosevelt, Assis-
tant Secretary OF the Navy. and Samuel
Gompers. DIR. Jordan protested against
what he called a TRADE against the
called inefficiency Of the army or
the navy and advised against an agi-
tation for more armament "at time
when the nations OF the cnrth- are
cruuDhngs eaCht other btCaUse OF their
perfect equipment The lesson OF this
war Is that preparedness for war
brings war" he declared
Dr. Jordan asserted there need be no
fear that Japan would attack the
United States. AS for the control of
the Pacific, he said. ~ would rather
give up the Pacific than see this coun-
try go TO war with Japan"
Mr.. Roosevelt said there should be
resentment against the classification
ns 'militarist" Of every person who
does not believe In total disarmament
Regarding suggestions that this coun-
try should lead In .disarning. he asked
his hearers to imagine North America
unarmed" with Europe on one side
and Asia on the other. and then of a
possible disagreement arising between
the United States and another great
power
Samuel Gompers spoke for peace,
but advocated ample means for ma
tional protection. las long as other
nations are arming themselves TO the
teeth we must be fairly and measure
ably ready to protect ourselves" he
said. II doubt very much II soon we
Will not find the need to develop
citizen soldiery--not n standing army,
but trained men,