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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

polite aud kind. treating me with
every consideration until last
Monday night We had planned
10 20 % the theatre aud he was
10 call At lis. but did arriv. ut
the house until s3A 4 refused
10 see him. Was right or was I
too nasty Ia my Judgment
Arahoilh
You were wrong. Arabella. You
should have asked for an ar.
PLANTATION Of his hardness. which
wc arc confident waa unavoid.
able. AZ every coal dealer we
ever heard OF does his best to
make short waits
! am a bright riri % 10. Which
would you advise me TO be. n tel.
ephone operator. stenographcr
or an actreshT--Alys n
A telephone operator En-.
ployers dictate too much 10 their
stenoEraphers. All stenogrAph.
crs have to put up with a great
deal Of talk. An actress has Sc
many rows that hhe haa 10 spend
a lot OF time making.nr before
she can face an audience: while
everybody Ia always showerinK
gifts on the telephone girls. You
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26
Gasoline Boom, eh?

ME HEARD with delight the announce
w ment that Uncle Sans new coast de-
Tense guns will outclass anything OF the kind
in the world. They are genuine "forty-two-
centimeters is, loo inch.
But when we note that it is proposed TO
mount them on motor trucks. so they can be
run around from place to place and confront
the enemy's battleships face to face as it were.
we are prone to suspect that it's just another
framc-up OF the automobile and gasoline
trusts. We hate to be so suspicious but, gee
we've been stung in so many different places.
YOU know
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

the sea, where II was sent by a
German submarine.
He was a passenger on the Brit.
ish merchant vessel, the Falaba.
This vessel was not on its way
10 the British isles or France with
contraband goods II carried no
goods at all 10 the allies. II was
outward bound ON a mission OF
peace TO Africa.
Leon c. Thrasher was an Ameri-
can citizen. He was a civilian. on
civilian vessel.
He was murdered. just as foully
as II he had been n merchant in bis
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

longer popular,
We still have the same kind
of mothers. God bless them.
The boys haven't changed so
very much. but the STYLE
has changed.
It's a sctt of disgrace now
to wear pathesl
Why. most OF us had rather
GO INTO DEBT for cheap
new pants, and pay for them
at 80 cents or dollar a week.
than TO wear honorable
patches. neatly sewed or. so
you can hardly see en-"
Abe Lincoln wore patches.
Who will be the greatest
man OF the next generation
Who will be the man whose
blazing words or blazing act
will bring EVERLASTING
PEACE 20 the world,
Ten chances TO one he will
be the growu-up incarnation Of
a. seat ~ his mantle Nyhere there
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26
Constipation a
Penalty of Age

Nothing is so essential 20 health
In advancing age as keeping the
bowels open. IL makes one feel
younger and freEher and fore
stalls colds. piles. fevers and
other dependent Ills.
cathartics and purgatives are
violent and drastic in action and
should be avoided. A mild. effect
i've laxative-tonlc. recommended
by physicians and thousands Sho
have used H. Is the combination
% simple herbs with pepsin sold
by druggists everywhere under
the name 81 DR.. Calhweiis syrup
Pepsin. The price Is nifty cents
and one dollar bottle. For a
free trial bottle write TO DR.. w.
~ Caldwell t53 Washington St.
Monticello. III.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26
MAY.P0LE DANCE TO
BE HELD IN STREET

Plans for real old.fashioned
May pole dance, which promises to
outshadow any downtown stunt
ever essayed in Seattle. are being
worked out by the Tilikums. The
dance VIII be held May in Uni
yersity place. In front OF the Metro
politan theatre. Pupils OF the many
dancing academies In Seattle will
participate.
The Stuart Building Co. has ar
ranged 10 re-surface, iron out and
wax the street. SO some OF the mod.
ern dances may also be shown.
A parade. headed by the police
band. will precede the dance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26


patient, great care should be taken
TO prevent the puneture OF the skin
by the sharp edges Of the broken
bone.
This is particularly dangerous.
because when the skin Is broken
Il permits germs 10 reach the
broken bone and Infection occurs.
This results in inflammation set
ting in and the forming OF pus mat
ter which is likely 10 result In
blood poisoning and then months
OF sickness and great danger OF
death.
While waiting for doctor put
the patient in a comfortable posi-.
ton. and II to DO this II is neces-
sary 20 move the broken bone, II
should be firmly supported by the
hands, one hand on either side OF
tho break. Then place the broken
bone in it's natural position. using
a folded coat II nothing else is
handy. 10 hold II In position.
II IN best TO set the broken bone
II the patient must be moved some
distance, ana TINS " zone by ofhW.
ing Il into position and then hold.
Ing II there by binding II In splints.
To see II the broken bone in set
properly. compare IL with the oppo-
site side. But do not try to do more
than thHt--it Is better TO await the
arrival OF physician.
Unless the victims clothing IL
too thick TO permit Of proper ex-
animation. Il Is best 10 leave IL on.
for Il furnishes good padding for
the splints. n. however. IL IL neces.
cary TO remove II. see that great
care n taken to prevent the ends
OF the broken bone from rubbing or
Ecraping against one another.
In case OF this kind 81 IL hes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26
BY Herbert Quick

The published pictures OF Leon
c. Thrasher are those OF a mild.
inoffensive, harmless, well-mean-
ing American.
His large glasses speak Of desk
work and weak eyes. His thin.
close-cropped beard and mustache
remind one OF a college professor
or clergyman.
should think that he must have
been man who was very dear to
his family.
His body lies at rhe bottom Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26
LIE BASIS FOR DISCUSSION WHEN WAR

n. after the coming desperate fighting, the deadlock
continues about 10 today, the following sppros.
msteiy the following terms, put before peace
for discussion when the nations These
terms Imply that Engands will remain Intact; that
Russia WILL after three months OF fighting hold
position Austria Q that Austria still
threatened from the south southeast that Germany
stl by land and and that Turkey 10 all but
BElGuM-To receive Independence. England
collect Belgian
government
Germany belgium amount making
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26
! 'aasaasasaa
WHAT THEY ASK MR..
CYNTHIA GREY

Please tell me where to get a
high hat r. r. G..
How high do you want 20 go
have great deal ~ time on
my hands and am naturally smbl.
,ious and industrious. so II wor.
rieA me Please advise %. :.
II you have 40 much time on
your hands. why don't you open
watch and clock store?
Can you tell me the difference
between a floor walker In a de.
pnriment store and n saliorT--
o. q.
The floor.walker sees the sales
and the sailor salts the seas.
! am q years old and much In
love with gentleman Of 80. lie
IL a coal dealer and has a fine
business lie has always been
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

Preventive medicine ls the
wstehward Of the hour and en-.
llstment In the cause can only
come thrsugh eoucstIon.--m. J.
Posenau.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

A STRIKING indication of the fact that
the war in Europe has resolved itself into
purely mercenary affair is the candid an
nouncement of Russia that il is believed
Bulgaria will join the allies as soon as it
receives the same amount of money as the
loan contracted in Germany
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COM
MISSION ought TO get after the car
He is accused of taking passes in Hungary
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26
Patched Pants

WlAT has become The mother who
OF c o c
She has danrs.r because boy. with patches OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

THE DEEP sea liner Orduna is being
fitted with a golf course for the use Of
the passengers. Probably so they may ac-
quire the skill necessary to get out Of Davy
Jones bunker. if they drive into an ill-man-
nered submarine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

MANY A fellow will testify to the honesty
and uprghtness OF accused man who
wouldn't ndorse note for him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

THE CHINESE think American news.
papers the one best bet OF course Sun
days issue will wrap so bundles of wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

THE ARMY worm has been found in
Oregon. Some one ought to send staff
correspondent to see whether or not il is
ready for war, the spring planting being near
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

When a person
great deal OF good
or a great deal OF
harm can be done
by those who try
TO give the victim
first aid treat
ment before the
arrival OF a physi-
clan or surgeon.
II II 10 neces-
---k, g. nsxA shA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

WE USED to think half a loaf was bette
than no bread. but now they amount to abo,
the same thing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

A CHICAGO judge has decided that it is
not disordcrly conduct to sing Tipperary
in Polish at a. m. Can you imagine a man
singing Tipperary in Polish at a. mp
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

GREAT is the franchise enchl "Ind-
vidual initiative" as represented by the jit-
ney. has been killed off at Ogden, by high IL
cense and high indemnity bonds. The folks
will now hang on straps. once more.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

NOW THAT the Turks have a perfectly
good submarine in the Dardaneles straits,
every bit Of flotsam will look like periscopc
to the Queen Elizabeth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

MAYOR ROBERTS Of Terre Hau,e took
the train for the penitentiary smiling" which
shows that no mistake was made in that
verdict
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

WITH SENATOR POINDExTER gone
G. 0. p, Hiram Johnson will feel mighty lone
some.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

GEN. VILLA hardly waited for them
to explain to him the meaning OF moratorium
before he declared one
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

10 cut the clothing off with a sharp
knife or scissors, running them
along the seams.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

have no idea nov many rings
they get In day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26
Editorialettes

LONDONERS ARE signing the pledge
TO abstain It'll the end of the war" How
some of them will banker for an early end
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

CONSTANTINOPLE HAS not fallen, blu,
il is stubbing its toe frequently.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26
The Seattle Star


at Wash. second la.s
=
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

kUsTRIh-To lose Eastern Oaicia.
To lose part OF Bosnia Herzegovina.
To lose the italian provinces.
Partly 10 indemnify Belgium and Serbia.
SERDiA-To receive Bosnia Herzegovina
To receive a gift the al Eng.
land
To receive from Germany Austria similar TO
these loans making total Indemnity OF s500O0000
TuRkEY-To lose Constantlnoplc.
lose Scutar.
To lose Asia
To make European Turkey state
JAPAN-To retain possession OF Kaochau.
PALEsTlNE-To become Jewish state.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-26

breaks a bone a
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12
and girls gowned in white and wear.
ing bouquets OF daffOdils.

and girls gowned in white and wear
ing bouquets OF daffOdils.
Table decorations were apropos the
occasion The papal colors being white
and yellow, this combination was car
ried out wherever possible, in deco
rating the hall and tables, and In the
fruit salad, which was covered with
grated cheese and whipped cream.
sprinkled with English walnuts.
New Castle. Fort Wayne and Mum
Gle visitors had to leave between 10
and 10: 80 O'Clock. causing the speeches
to be cut short. Rev. Father Cronin
was POSTMASTER. He preceded the
program with a short, witty speach'
which was greatly appreciated:
Patrick Lynch Of New Castle headed
the program. He spoke for few min
utes, paying his respects to the Rich
mond Knights of Columbus. and to the
ladies who served the banquet, In
highly flattering manner.
The most popular talk of the even
ing was that of Richard P. Crane OF
Cincinnati Mr. Cranes subject was.
'The Verdict of Common Sense. He
spoke of many advanced movements
the Catholic church and its allied or
ganizations have taken up In the last
few years. He made reference to the
teaching of religious beliefs In the
schools He said public schools were
now attempting to find a basis for CIV
ing religious instruction in connection
with other studies, while this has been
a part of the Catholic school curricu-
lum for years.
Sneaka on Mexico.
John O'Fara of indianapolis, former
United States minister to Argentina,
spoke on the Mexican situation as 1t Is
seen from the South American stand
point. He explained clearly some OF
the inside workings Of the Mexican
governments and told why they have
failed. The speech was educational.
A feature Of the high mass in the
morning in which the Rev. A. B. Duffy
was celebrant, and Father Cronin de-
livered the sermon. was the solo Work
of William Buckeridge Of New Castle.
leader of the quartet which supported
Patrick J. Lynch in his last political
speech here.
Knights of Columbus hall at Fifth
and Main streets was crowded early
Yesterday morning with members or
the organization who registered and
received the first of the visiting dele
cations, some of which arrived in
small groups.
Visiting clergy were Father Costello
of Muncie and Father Lyons Of Rush
vile.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12

poned meeting at the home of Mrs.
William Daffler, North Fifteenth
street, Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Flora BrOaddus, a member of
the High school faculty, was guest
Saturday afternoon at a party given
by the Misses Leah Jennings and
Edna Doan at the formers home in
New Castle. Mrs. Isadore Wilson, also
was among the guests.
Messrs. and Mesdames Omar Hol-
lingsworth, Frederick Carr and Will
lard Carr motored to Dayton Saturday
and visited friends.
Mrs. Thomas NJ. kaufman will be
hostess Wednesday for an all day
meeting of a card club. There will be
four extra guests.
Mrs. w. w. Gaar is leaving this
week for Washington where she will
attend the National Congress of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion., Mrs. Gaar is second chairman
of the entertainment committee. Be-
for returning to Richmond she will
spend several weeks visiting friends
in New York.
The Trifolium Literary society of
the First English Lutheran church will
meet this evening at the church in
stead of with DR.. and Mrs. A. L.
Bramkamp.
AS farewell courtesy to Miss Wini.
fred Brown. of New Castle, who is
we'll known in this city, as she has
often visited here, the Misses Blanche
and Lillian Risk Of New Castle enter
tanned at bridge. Miss Brown leaves
soon for California.
A New York dispatch says Mr.. and
Mrs. E. T. Lawrence of Richmond are
among the recent Indiana arrivals
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lambertson and
Miss Buckingham of Union City were
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12

.HYBARGER DIRECTS
KITE TOURNAMENT

Kites will dot the sky around the
old country club grounds Saturday
afternoon when the first kite tourna
ment will be opened at o'clock under
the direction of Voyle Hybarger, in.
structor in manual training at Gar
field school
Fifty boys have entered and by Sat
urday between seventy-five and 10C
and expected on the entry list.
There are ten events which will re-
quire any number of kites the entrant
can produce. The list of events fol.
low:
= Largest kite; 2-smallest kite
3-most beautiful kite; 4-most
unique !; 5-greatest number on one
string; 6-strongest puller; yacht
race; 8-out and back in shortest
time; 9-high flyer; 1Q-farthest
away.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12

realized. The league will have one
more regular meeting The members
will participate in the reception to be
given Saturday at the high school for
| Mrs. Vaylinger. Meetings of the
league will be held during the summer
at the call of the president, Miss Eliza
beth Comstock. .
Mrs w. E. Wilson will give l
o'clock luncheon Tuesday at her home
on South Seventeenth street, for the
members of the kensington club.
The Kings Daughters of the Second
Presbyterian church, will enjoy pic
mic supper Tuesday, evening at $50
o'clock at the church.
Mrs. P. A. Reid will be hostess
Tuesday afternoon for meeting of
the Loyal Sisterhood of the First
Christian church at her apartments in
the Wayne. ~- ...,.., 81.
Mrs. Charles Sewell, an extension
worker Of the Purdue Home Eco
nomics department spent Friday and
Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs: Alexander
-. SOOU dL tuClI uOmS Ou AAuIOAu
street.
Mrs Alexander Gilchrist of India
napolis. is in the city the guest of
her mother, Mrs. J. A. Seaton, North
Sixteenth street.
A number of members and friends
attended the dancing party given Sat
81 h~ t. ~,
members Of the Ben Hur lodge
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Klute enter
tanned an automobile party from
Muncie Sunday at their home on South
Fourteenth street. The guests were
Messrs. and Mesdames Chris Hecken-
hauer. Frank Sauers and Mr.. David
Sauers. e..
The social Aid of the Reid Memorial
Presbyterian church, will hold its post
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12
lSLEY WARNS men
AGAINST DOUBLING

Rev. c. Raymond Isley, pastor of the
Second English Lutheran church, told
of the mistakes of Thomas and their
application to present-day church mem
bers in his sermon yesterday morning
Rev. Isley recalled the incident of the
first appearance of Christ to the dis
ciples following the resurrection, when
Thomas was absent.
1T is a mistake to be absent from
the Lords congregation" said the pas
tor. The other mistake Thomas com.
mitted was in making unreasonable
demands for proof of Christ's identity
He said many persons today are prone
to make similar unreasonable demands
as to the truth of Christ's teachings.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12

The Kings Herald band of Grace
M. E. church met Saturday afternoon
in the church parlors. After the cleo
ton of officers a social hour followed
and refreshments were served.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12
Most Old People
Are COnstipated

The wear of years impafrs the
action of the bowels. With ad-
vancing age people are disposed to
restricted activity and exercise,
which is responsible for the con.
stipated condition of most old
folks. The digestive organs are
more sensitive to the demands
made upon them and rebel more
quickly.
A mild, effective remedy for con-
stipation, and one that is especially
suited to the needs of elderly peo-
pie, women and children, is the
combination of simple laxative
herbs with pepsin that is sold in
drug stores under the name of DR..
Caldwells Syrup Pepsin A free
trial bottle can be obtained by
writing to DR.. w. B. Caldwell. 452
Washington ST., Monticello, Ill.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12
DAYS SUCCESS
CONTINUED from Page One.)

three from New Castle, six from Nun
Gle and three from Shelbyville. This
work continued until s O'Clock, owing
to the size of the class.
Confer Three Degrees.
First degree was given by L. P. Nc
Tigue and staff of this city. Richard
P. Crane and staff of Cincinnati gave
the second degree, and Charles NJ. Mel.
ger and staff of Fort Wayne gave the
third degree. All candidates took the
three degrees.
Following the invitation, the candi-
dates, degree teams and other knights
of Columbus adjourned to the Knights
of Pythias hall where the banquet was
served Although covers were laid for
$50 persons, there was an abundance
of food and the additional 100 which
appeared was soon provided for. The
banquet was served by Catholic women
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12

Federation Magazine.
Miss Ruth Scott of Cincinnati, grand.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Dou-
gan, who was operated on recently for
appendicitis, is gradually improving.
The Kings Herald band of Grace
M. E. church met Saturday afternoon
in the church parlors. After the cleo
ton of officers a social hour followed
and refreshments were served.
A reception was given Saturday aft
ernoon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John H. Kelly in West Richmond in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Gray,
who were married at high noon by the
Rev. J. J. Rea of the First Presbyte-
rian church. Mrs. Gray was formerly
Miss Ruth Kelly. Mr.. and Mrs. Gray
left for short wedding trip, and upon
their return will be at home to their
many friends in this city. Mr.. Gray
formerly resided in Franklin, o.
Miss Vida Newsom, president of the
State federation, has sent letter to
all club presidents in which she highly
commends the work of the legislative
council of Indiana women, and urges
the observance of peace day, May 10,
by all clubs, sending them sample pro-
grams. She also calls attention to the
council of the General federation to be
held in Portland, Ore, May 81 to June
5.
The Home Economics club of Dis
trict No. will meet Wednesday after
noon with the Richmond Domestic Sci
ence association in the day nursery,
207 North Twelfth street. The mem.
bers of the Economics club are asked
to meet in the Starr display rooms at
1870 o'clock prompt.
The Art Study class will meet We'd
nesday morning at $50 o'clock in the
public art gallery. Color will be the
subject for discussion. Miss Overlook
of Cambridge City will be in charge.
The Made-in- Richmond exhibit now
hanging in the gallery will also be dis
cussed.
Eden lodge, Daughters of Rebekah,
will meet this evening at 1880 o'colck.
Mrs. P w. Smith will be hostess
Friday afternoon for a meeting of the
Hilltop Sewing circle.
tain card club this evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12

Quite elaborate affair is this of white flet net
dantiy In making the skirt foundation and tnc
accordion peate daphne silk edged with pink satin ribbon
dotted with clusters of small flowers combined we'll with tunc
the The bodice fashioned of the net the front being
boro effect while the back fitted closely by pink satin
ribbon unusual this rock which might otherwise
be considered suitable restaurant the extremely
decoletage.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12

Club women throughout the state
are urged to subscribe for the General
Federation Magazine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12
Plenty of good seats for the
Elks Minstrel, Thursday and
Friday night on sale at the
Westcott Pharmacy. 12-1t

entertained Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs.
L. T. Buckingham at their home on
North Nineteenth street
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12
Theatrical Notes
Promises Of the Press Agent.
GEM EFT,

: The Oscar F. Cook Stock company
will present Ten Nights in a Bar
ROOM one Of the strongest prohibition
plays ever produced. The play will be
given tomorrow matinee and night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-12

Miss Ruth Scott of Cincinnati, grand.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Dou
gan. who was operated on recently for
appendicitis, is gradually improving.