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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Charles Leighton, breaking. enterie
and larceny, four to six years
Lawrence =. Hendrickson. breakir;
entering and larceny, two TO fOa
years.
Albert Williams and James Thomaf
larceny from the person. and Dayi
Weiss, breaking, entering and larceni
each two to four years.
Thomas Hurley and Alice G. Hyls
indicted for a statutory offense, WEI
given Jail sentences of six and eigi
months.
County Atty. Samuel L. Bates move
forVentence in the case of two YOU,
fellows, hardly more than boys, vi
were indicted for a violation Of Ii
Mann act. Judge Connolly gave The.
talking to and. on securing the COT
sent Of Mrs. Burnham, State agent
the Children's Protective Society. to f,
surety for each in $500 and give the
good advice, he continued the cas-
for sentence until the May term n
judge told them that they showed
desire to be good citizens the cas-
might not again be called UP, b.
otherwise the full sentence Of tE
years in State Prison would be In
posed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01
WHlrEFIELD

Again We have the pleasure OF an
nouncing Uncle Rice's birthday. Ninety
years young. reads without glasses, full
of boyish fun. Uncle has a broad-a
which he things the huge timbers OF
his home were 'hewn with. Rarely is It
given to one to be % blessed with
health. eyesight and mental facilities.
Eva Carleton Of Wooiwich and Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Houdlette and son of
Pittston were recent guests Of mar. and
Mrs. A. G. Houdlette.
Albert Ingraham aud Fred Brown were
at Fairview Friday.
Harry Mcdonald II hauling cordwood
to Alma.
Mrs. Grace Bailey very pleasantly en-
tertained the w. W. Club Wednesday.
II. H. Cary Of Pittston was a busi-
ness caller In town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Bailey visited
friends in Gardiner last week.
After q pleasant visit at the Mat
thews' homestead. Mrs.. Hat1e Plummer
has returned to her home at the Milk.
Herman Thayer and family were call
ers to Pittstop Thursday to attend thu
funeral Of his neios. Mrs. Hasel Good
win.
Mrs. Clara Matthew's was recent
guest OF Mrs Vesta Palmer.
Mrs. A. g.. Houdiette and son visited
relatives in Gardiner last week.
Mrs. Ludy Matthews IL Ill 1T her
home in Bristol, where Mr.. Matthews
recently moved for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01
MADISON

A coed sized and appreciative audi
ence was present Friday evening i'll
Union hall at the Minstrel show given
under the auspices Of the Artisans So
ciety The Bones were, Guy Hunter,
Adolph Beaulieu, and Charles Bou-
lette. The Tambos were Roy Poolcr,
George Boutin, and Wallace Billn-
deau, with Ernest Groder as Interloc-
utor. These gentlemen were assisted
by circle Of twenty-one persons. Fol-
lowing the minstrel entertainment
came the farce "A Drop Too Much"
Music for the occasion was furnished
by St. Mary's Orchestra OF Skowhegan
with Miss Beatrice Lessard as pian-
list.
The Madison High school Girls Bas-
ketball team went Friday afternoon to
Oakland. returning home Saturday
forenoon. They were defeated by a
score Of ~ to 7. The party was chap
eroned by Miss Grace Vcse.
Clifford Pickett who was called to
Newport the first Of the week by the
illness of his wife, returned to Madi-
son Saturday and resumed his duties
as agent at the Anson railroad sta
ton.
Fred II. Pease, who was called to
Boston for a few days the first Of ths
week, returned home Saturday fore
noon. YE
Miss Ruth, the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley Wright is critically i'll
with typhoid fever at her home on
Perkins street
Saturday was one Of the coolest
mornings of the season the thermom-
eter registering 20 degrees below zero
at sunrise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01
COLBY COLLEGE

Cyril NJ. Jolly, Colby '16. who has
been employed at the State House, in
the office Of the new Live Stock Com
missioner, for the past week has again
returned to his college activities.
Francis Andrews and Charles Smith
Of Norway were the week lend guests
of Hubert H. Barker. at the Zeta Psi
House.
Mrs. Maude James. of East Milf
nockett, was a guest at the Delta Up
silon House. Saturday.
Harry Upton, Colby II, went to
Hartland on business the last of the.
week.
The new skating rink. on Alumni
Field, was flooded for the first time
Saturday. The first call for candi-
dates will be made directly after the
mid-year examinations are over.
The Hamlin Prize Speaking Con-
test. which is an annual affair given by
representatives of the freshman class
taking public speaking, was held be-
fore a board of judges in the College
Chapel, Saturday night. The young
ladies who spoke were chosen by the
sixty members. The judges were
Mrs. \. j. Roberts, Mrs. Herbert
Carlyle Libby and Professor r. B.
Crowell. The prizes consist of first
prize Of $40 and second prize of IS.
The winners of these prizes will be
announced at a later date. Following
is the program: "A Sisterly Scheme
LYDIA Larrimore Turner, Watervillc;
Michael Strogoff, Courier of the
Gar" Cornelia Pulsifer Kelley, Va
terville: Here Comes the Bride. .
Leila Washburn. Livermore Falls;
"Bobbit's Hotel" Hazel Lucille Whit
ney, Houlton: The New Church Or
| gan" Annie Mabel Caswell, Skowho-
gan; The Angels and he Shepherd
(Ben Hur), Laura Maude Spalding.
Lowell; The Deceased Robert
when Patty Went to College,, Helen
Mae Kimball, Lawrence: THE Angel
u.s." Doris Perkins Andrews, oxford
| A Difference in Hearts (Rebecca ot
sunnybrook FARM" Leah Marion
Horne. Fairfield: "A Christmas Pres
ent for Lady," Kathryne Mary
Sturtevant. No. Yarmouth: the
Third Man from the End when Pat
ty Went to College)," Marion Eustts
Buzzell. Houlton: "Beethoven's Moon
| light Sonata Hazel Edith Loane, For,
Fairfield
Rev. Delbert Clark. Colby II. who
| is assistant pastor at the Holy Trini-
ty Episcopal church. New York City
preached at the St. Marks Church
Sunday morning.
The presence Of the mid year exam :
nations is predicted by the quiet con
dition Of affairs about the campus and
the studious atmosphere in the sever
! al different college dormitories.
Prof. Brown, Of the English depart
ment has been called to his home IN
| New Hampshire. due to serious ILL
| ness of relatives
| Prof. Grover, Of the physics depart
ment who has been ill for the past
! few days is again able to meet his
! classes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01
RUSSIAN GENERAL STAFF GIVES
Statement WAR Developments

Petrograd. Jan. sl.-The Russian gen.
eral stan today gave out the following
statement:
''In the region of the forests north
of Pillkallen and Gumbinnen. East Prus-
sta, the battles continue. Here in the
region OF the village of Lebegalen. We
repulsed the Germans by a counter at
tack with bayonets.
'On the left bank Of the Vistula at
the approaches to Borjimow. the Ger
mans during the night of Jan. q and
the next day repeated their attacks up
on our positions, but were everywhere
thrown back with great losses, except
at one trench, which remained in tn
hands of the enemy. In the region of
the village Of Jidonitze. two German at
tempts to take the offensive during the
day of the 9th failed.
ION the Carpathian front, in the pass
es of Dukla and Viszkow, the fighting
is gradually assuming the character OF
a general battle. In this region Ia
Austrians having concentrated contin-
gents from some of their adjoining sec
tions and from other fronts have at
tempted to deliver an offensive through
the valley of the lower San and tn
roads leading across the passes to Sam
hero and Stry.
During the 18th and 9th, battles in
the Carpathians were favorable to us in
several sections Of our front Particu-
larry fortunate was our offensive in the
region Of the village of Nijina Polianka.
southwest of Dukla Galicia) where by
of the enenay's trenches. Likewise for
tunate was our offensive on the front
southwest of Jaslika and Baligrod and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01
new HAMPSHIRE TO AbOLISHITS
DOUBLE TAX INCOME TAX

Concord y. H, Jan. S1-Tae
gordian knot of double taxation,
which Massachusetts has for years
vainly endeavored to disentangle, is
now to be cut by New Hampshire
with the aid of bill which abolishes
the tax on intangibles, puts new
tax on incomes, and is confidently re-
lied on to bring new capital into the
Granite state and create within it's
borders sort of taxpayers para
disc.
The bill introduced in the Legisla
ture by Mr.. Hoyt of Sandwich fol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Rev. Narcisse Charland was the cell
ebrant for the solemn high mass of
requiem. which was chanted at 9
o'clock Saturday morning at the
church of st. Francis de Sales for the
lat Mrs. !. o. E. Noel. Seldom has
there been more largely attended fu-
neral than Mrs. Noels. Scores Of
friends paid their last tribute by their
presence and floral gifts to one who
had a wide circle of friends The re-
mains were placed in the tomb at
Pine Grove to await interment in the
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

southeast of Loudoviski, whera !.
section our troops gained a postion y "
tected by wire fences. W
During these two DAYS Wa o.,
more officers and $500 soldiers MA.
ers, captured two rapid Are guns
cannon; while our other troops wy
prisoners. the precise number OF vs'
has not been determined.
ION the Black sea on Jan .,
fleet hunted out, near SAMSON "
Turkish cruisers Medjidieh and Rr..
pursuing them until nightfan. On ~
=, % and q. our torpedo Graf, .'
several Turkish sailing ships q, !.
2Sth. one of them effected a bo,a ~
upon Trebizond. where, after cann,..'
ing the enemy's troops. which fled \
damaged barracks and flour depo,s n
same torpedo boat silenced at Rizah =
of the enemy's batteries, sank ser.,
feucias and damaged barracks
The following report Of the sen..
staff of the Russian army Of the n
casus was given out:
ION the Sari Kamish front. n, =.
evening of Jan. q, one of our co,rr.
prof1ting by a snowstorm, crossed !,
crest of the mountains and seized at
a violent struggle. the village OF r.,
ness. making prisoners there the chi
of the 30th Turkish division with ,
stafr of IL officers, several SURGEONS a,
80 others, and capturing three canrn
more than 100 rifles, a CONVOY r.,
attacked this column but We're renu,
and large quantity OF war muni,i0
and provisions. The next day the Tn,
attacked this column but were rem.
by a counter attack with great loss,
abandoning TO us a rapid fire gun"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Watcrville Council. 14S, knights of
Columbus. are making plans for their
annual minstrel show which Is to be
given this year, the Monday following
Easter. 1t is an established affair Of
long standing. and the production is
always hailed with delight by the de-
voices Of amateur productions James
Mahoney has general supervision Of
the committees in charge
Tuesday evening the lodge will have
it's annual installation exercises at the
hall at Main and Temple streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01
WEEKS MILLS

The reporter wishes to rectify the
announcement that the Busy Bee So
ciety would give supper Saturday
evening, Feb. 8. It was found OUT
afterward by the society that this Is
the date that the order of Woodmen
meet at II. p. Reeds hall. therefore
the supper has been set one night
ahead, to Friday evening, Feb. 8. AS
formally stated this supper will lie
given by the Busy Bees, the proceeds
going toward helping build the side
walks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Brown are
visiting at Perl Browns.
Sarah MQshier has been visiting for
a few days with Mrs. Rose Reed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Cambridge-Eliza E. Bailey to Gill
man 4 Bailey, land on Dexter road.
Ptttsfeld-Asuba E. Burrill to Dom
tnic Sust. Is acres Of land.
Fairheld~C Charles E. Hall to Wilfred
r. Ealie. land on High street.
Palmyra-Charles A. Maxim to
Henry e. Collemo1e, land.
Bingham-Fred Russell to Solor
Lumber Co.. i214 acres.
Skowhegan-Ella M. Newton to Ey.
erett T. Goodrich, land and buildings
Canaan-Enza A. Mason TO George
A. Luce, 20 acres Of farm land.
The plaintiff was awarded 1890 by
the at the supreme court in the prom.
lssory note case Moses Kenostans vs.
John Monaghan. In 1919 Monaghan hired
$3.50 of the plaintiff to 90 to his native
country. Armenia, to purchase some
sheep to import here. When he went
the Balkan war was going on and he
was detained as spy for time and
lost his money and was forced to sell
his sheep very cheaply. When he re:
turned to this country and was asked
to pay he could not. 1t was claimed
that his wife agreed to be responsible
for the payment and as she has prop
erty witnesses were brought in tc
prove this to be so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01
POTATO Notes

Caribou. Me, Jan 27-The potato s'
uation. about which all Aroostook IS III
teres:ed, is not very encouraging o
present. 1t is reported on good auth"
ity that at the markets in Boston po''
toes are selling at % cents per peek, "
$2.'- per barrel. And this, too. at s'o'N
which do not hire teams for den'e''
purposes, 80 they have no expense IN 'al
direction. If the farmers are selling
a loss, and the man who gets s2'o ~
barrel is making no money, what '"
comes of the difference in the amoaD
the farmer here gets for his produce az
what the small purchaser pays
about time, certainly, that some Kinu ~
organization was adopted that the y"
discrepancies should not exist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

lows the recommendation Of On
Spaulding and has his full approys
1t provides that personal estate lab
to be taxed shall include money r.
ceived during the year preceding tn
first day of April by each person a
interest or dividends upon bond
notes, interest bearing credits or ov,
ership in corporations, association
joint stock companies, trusts an
other organizations. and stocks NJ
taxed to him. except dividends |,
ceived from money invested in Ne
Hampshire savings banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01
SKOWHECAN
Sixteen Indictments Returned
by Grand Jury, Two for MUIR
Decentralization of Royal
Arch Masons, Friday
SOMERSET REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS-LOCALS

The grand Jury brought in 16 indict-
ments Saturday, after sitting since
Tuesday noon. Besides the two mur-
der indictments, five indictments were
returned against William Wheeler of
Pittsf1cld for larceny. two for false
pretences. forgery and breaking and
entering. Other indictments made
public We're: Against Roscoe futile of
Athens. wilful killing of animals:
Adam Paul, Seboomook. larceny; John
Senauchrook, lockwood larceny;
Samuel Dawes. Madison. larceny;
Elmer K. Ness. assault. Court adjourn
ed Saturday. noon until Monday at II
A. NJ. when the civil docket will be
resumed. The criminal docket will not
be taken up for about 10 days accord
ing to the assignment of cases at
present.
Ralpfard Winship Peters though
but five years old, has this week been
promoted from Grade 1 in the public
schools to Grade III. He is not hardly
more than the usual age when most
pupils enter the kindergarten or at
most Grade I. He is considered a.
prodigy possessing remarkable mind.
He has always been precocious and is
g ready talker on all current subjects
including the war. He can expound
readily most difficult literature, in
Guiding the Bible, all of which he
reads q great deal. having no difficulty
in pronunciation Of the most difficult
words. He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
Lester Peters but lives with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs Ralphard
\. Dean.
John Healey has gone to Brunswick,
where he will be employed as express
agent, during the sickness Of the agent
there.
The annual convocation of Somerset
Chapter, No. Is. r. A. NJ, was held
Friday night and the following off,
GERS installed by Past High Priest E.
c. Butler: Adam Simpson, high priest:
George X. Robinson, king: Harry B.
Harris. scribe; Charles W. Sheaff, cap
tain Of the host: Frederick G. Davis,
principal sojourner; Harry E. Smith,
royal arch captain: Milburn Fowler.
master Of Bird veil; Harvey Mcclure,
master Of End veil: Folsom Merrill,
master Of LIST veil; c. NJ. Lambert, Sec
rotary: George e. Sampson, treasurer;
John c. Griffin. trustee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Col, and Mrs. F. f. Boothbv Will
leave Monday morning for Washing
ton, D. C.. where Col Boothby is to
attend az a delegate from the Water
Vile Chamber of Commerce. the an
nual convention Of the Board Of Trade
OF the United States. After the So
journ in Washington. Col. and Mrs.
Boothby will go to Magnolia Springs,
Fla. where they will pass the re-
mainder of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Pressure Isle. Me, Jan. E.-The potato
market is still looking bad. The price is
1t at the appalling low mark of S. cents
and the outlook for better prices is not
very fiattering. This turn Of affairs .s
heavy blow to Aroostook farmers, with
the splendid crops raised last year. And
what effects the farmers in this way
effects everybody. 1t is safe to say
Presque Isle never saw a year quite like
the present one in business lines. Yet,
as a rule people are cheerful and wear
an optimistic smile. Better laugh than
cry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Dr. Arthur S. Phelps pastor Of the
FIRST Baptist church, will give the
second Of his series of six lectures
based on his observations as a travel
er, Friday evening at the church whe n
ne VIII speak on Under the Cherry
Blossoms of Japan" The lecture will
be accompanied by tinted stereopticoa
views showing the picturesque life.
quaint costumes of japanese life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01
W|NSloW
Card Of Thanks

We. the undersigned. wish to thank
the neighbors and friends who so kindly
assisted us through the recent loss of
our loved husband and father: also the
Winslcw Grange and all others for floral
tributes.
MRS. APIAI 3 ROUNDY
MR.. and MRS. EVERETT L. ROUNDY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

The meeting of the congregation of
the Congregational church, which WAS
to have been held, Sunday morning
Tor the election Of an auditor Of az
counts. and committee of three to
cooperate with prudential commit
tee, was postponed subject to the call
of the chairman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

1t is expected that Miss Mary E.
Daniels, principal Of the girls depart
ment Of the Eurphates College, Her
poot, Turkey, will speak at the regu
lar mid-week meeting of the Congre-
gational church, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

On Wednesday evening. Feb. 10. a
whist party will be given for the ben
eft Of the church Of the Sacred Heart
Tickets have already been placed in
the hands Of the members Of the par
isii, and there will undoubtedly be a
large attendance,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Tuesday is Candlemas day. Accord
ing 20 the old tradition the ground hog
comes out Of his hole. If the weather
is bright, clear and sunshiny and he
sees his shadow, he returns. and there
will be a continuation of the cold
weather. If a stormy dull day greets
his advent. the cold weather is said
to be practically over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Two still alarms within several min
utes Of each ether called the chemical
truck TO Silver Terrace, Sunday at
ternoon and Hose to the Ticonic
bank building. Both were chimney
fires
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01
City Opera House
Always Going on
VAUDEVILLE AND
Moving
~
Pictures

Vaudeville Prosrams Changed. Mon.
day and Thursday.
- All that Is new and up-to.date IN
the motion picture line including for
eign and American Aims, changed
Monday. Wednesday and Friday.
8 Matinee daily. continuous $50. Eve
nings, first show. complete. p. NJ
alsvening, second show. complete. $50
i. n.
pct19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Mrs. Charles r. Aver. president of
the Woman's Federation will have all
girls who have been members Of THE
Willing Workers" meet at her home,
II Nudd street, four o'clock. Monday
afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

DR.. Frederick r. Hill, who has just
completed a long assignment to the
iiassachusetts Charitable Ear and
Eye Infirmary. has entered the office
OF mis- father. DIR. j. Frederick Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

w. l.. Wheeler returned to his home
in Brewer. Saturday, after remaining
liz Wateryille for short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

JOURNAL WANT ADS
BRING RESULTS
TRY ONE AND SEE
JOURNAL WANT ADS
BRING RESULTS
TRY ONE AND SEE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Waterrille Womans Association will
he held Monday afternoon at $50 at
the association rooms, 16S Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Friday evening the members Of the
Senior Class Club Of the High school
are to hold whist party and dance
at the club house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Monday evening the Board Of Edu
cation will hold an executive session
to act Upon the recent hearing held at
the City building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

a meeting Of Waterville Lodge. No.
3, r. and \. NJ, will be held at Ma
sonic Temple. at 80 p NJ. Monday for
special work in the F. c. degree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

l. HiIlson, who has been several
weeks at his parents home in Bar
Harbor ha.; returned to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01
Somerset Real Estate Transfers

SOmerset hea1 Estate Transfers
Following are the recent real estate
transfers as recorded at the Somerset
registry of deeds:
Embden-Philander Wilson to Ar
thur A. jeffrey, land and buildings on
Emblem Fond road: Obed A. Stanley
to George Jackson, land on Gore.
tAnson-Wallace Emery to George
%. Pastorious. land on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde B. Cobey of
Portland are making brief stay in
the city as guests at the Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

Mr. and Mrs. John Huck Of Port
land were over Sunday visitors in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-01

E. c. birmingham Of Burlington. VT
was a week end guest in the city.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-19
Bishops Confide in Wilson.

Nashville, Tenn, May 13.-The
College of Bishops of the Southern
Methodist Church has sent tele-
gram to- President Wilson, which
says:
THE College Of Bishops of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
thanks God that our President, on
whom rest at this time such great
and unusual burdens, is a man of
prayer, discretion, courage, patriot
ism and ability. AS chief pastors of
some OF the millions of our American
people the college assures the Presi-
dent of it's sympathy and prayers in
his efforts to preserve the peace of
our beloved country, and to protect
the rights and honor of our citizens.
At this hour and in all things may
the hand of our God and the God of
our fathers guide you and all who
are associated with you in directing
the destiny of Americans"