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CHRISTMAS IN SMYRNA
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

Hoffecker directed the music. The
program consisted of bright and
catchy songs accompanied by the
Sunday School orchestra. Harry
Elliott gave the Christmas We'll
come" Others who took part were:
Walter Morris. Leon Spruanee. Leslie
Moore. Elizabeth Jones. Elizabeth
Watson, Marie Rogers. Ethel Morris.
Lillian Robinson. Hazell Reed. De-
lancey Pryor. Howard Barwick. May
Thompson. Hilda Robinson, Caroline
Stats. Mary Robinson. Alma Cole
man. Hilda Donovan and Meryle
Cunning. AS usual the little tots
of the Primary Department attracted
attention and their happy songs were
much appreciated DR.. Prettyman
gave a short. timely talk. The
Christmas treat to the Sunday School,
an enjoyable affair took place Mon
day evening.
PresbYterians Have Xmas Program
Excellent services appropriate to
Christmas were rendered at all SER
vices at the Presbyterian Church
which was beautifully decorated for
the occasion. Three anthems in the
morning and two at night. showed
special training at the hands of
Mrs, J. Newell Lloyd and were
very effective. The Rev. j. NJ.
l.. Eckard, the pastor. preached
in the morning or Finding the Babe"
and in the evening on 1.-The Song in
the Night. Z" The Christmas treat to
the Sunday School at which delight
ful program was rendered together
with Old Kriss and the Xmas tree,
made an evening Of pleasure for all
on Monday evening.
Xmas alderman Chapel Sunday School
The Sunday School of Jerman
Chapel gave their Christmas program
and treat last evening. The church
was beautifully decorated. the music
bright and spirited and the children
happy. Horace Tilghman, super
intendent, had charge; Miss Sarah
Robinson was at the organ, and a
program Of recitatiOns, dialogues and
motion exercises, under the care and
training of Mrs. Benjamin Riggs
was rendered. Rev. Milton McCann,
the pastor, made some appropriate
remarks and every scholar in the
Sunday School. including the pastor,
received a gift.
Christmas at St. Peters Church
The usual Christmas service was
said at st. Peters Church and ex-
eellent sermons appropriate to the day
were preached. Monday evening the
Sunday School children gave their
Christmas program in the Parish House
which was beautifully decorated.
There were songs and recitations and
a Christmas treat to the children.
The exercises at the Parish House
was preceded by a short service in
the church.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-29

Smyrna merchants as a rule report
a good Christmas trade. a fact we are
glad to note. There are no better
stores to be fonnd in any country town
than some Of the up-to-cate stores
we have right here in Smyrna. These
merchants are after trade. are kind
and obliging. and know how 10 push
and get business.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-29
III Fine Cows ~
HOGS

un&Amzz<fku
will Be fresh IN March. some with caifbv their
ihde. Fine Holstein BULL
HOGS
Brood soxs good stock, o. l. C. Chester
N Mhite, end folfn China mixed Will drrou IN
March, some later. o. l. o. Boar will weigh 2'sl
pounds on foot . bead OF SHOATs. weishiug
nom 90 70 100 pounds on foot.
Farming Implements, sc.
tu0-horse Wagons. one horse Wagon. Deeri1e
Mower, In good order 2 Harrowa Hev Rake
hafk, Dearborn, Tomato Rack IN good order.
Corn oheher, good ~ new; Grain Pan In good
order three horse Pl0u, syracuse No col. two
horse Syracuse PloW. No. Sc. two-horse Ward
flow No. -. tw0-horse Imperial Plow No 10.
tnree- horse Ontarin Drill. nearly new: Randall
Harrow In good order. Steel Roller good a. new.
iogr-horse kvener, good ~ new .ft on any binder.
hand Culllvafors. IN good order one horse
floW, sets PlOw Harness. set double Carriage
Harness. Grindsione. Dearborn Pyle, Carriaeo
Pole, In good order: sets OF Wagon Harness
Corn Grinder. In good order. none better. Road
Cart, Chicken House. new, f6 n. long. n vide
n. high, Incubator. holds $50 eggs. lot OF Yokes
single Trees. Hames. Collars. Brides. and other
things too numerous - mention
TERMS OF SALE
All sums q 80 and under. cash will be re-
qulred; over this amount q credit of II months
will be given By purchaser giving bankAble note
with approved security.
James ID. rIcNatf
n A ~
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James ID. r1clNatt

D. A. .G0LDsBOR0UGH. Aucgionser.
y, X POSTIES. Inside Clerk
joins sENkAsON. Outside olsrk.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-29
SOME THOUGHTS
Sent 70 Hester Ann LeFevre with the book
Merry Ballads
By "Cncle Dub


BY "Uncle Dub"
The following little poem addressed
to Hester Ann LeFevre. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Le-
Fevre Of this town. Christmas 1915.
was written by her uncle. Mr..
Frederick A. DabOll, of Llanar,h.
Pa. and was given to her with a
child's picture book. entitled merry
Ballads, f" which book was given to
Mr.. Daboll when he was a child.
The lines are flled with such a lovely
sentiment we publish it herewith in
full:
Dear little girl Of tricky mlen
gladly give this book 10 thee
With loving hope that when You rad
Perhaps you'h have nice thoughts Of me.
The tell-iale date on frontls-page
Makes plain how many years ago
Another pair Of childish eJes
First scanned IL. mid the Christmas glow.
That other child. boyish eli
As fond AZ you are now OF play
(And just a. fun OF tricks guess
Has somehow vanished far away.
But n you look you'll likely find
some marks-not wriung-hc len then,
With hand more apt at shooting migs
fear, than handling ink and pen.
II. sometime. when you read tbs Book.
Thai boy seeuis near. while lights are dim
Be good % him, dear Hefter Ann,
And say ! often think Of him.
And maybe II you keep this Book
While happy yeaz 30 rolling BY.
Another little girl or boy.
whose life and love win be your JOY.
viii read Il. lusf e. you and I.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-29
FOR RENT.

Sevsn-room dwelling. on Commerce AZ
has gas and wafer. Possession March
1913. Apply 70
EDGAR sPRUANCE
Smyrna times., 1915-12-29

The revival services In the Lewes
Methodist Church have closed. With
IL conversions reported.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-29

wIl be fresh In March. some with csIfn- 49,,
lide. Fine Holstein BULL. - '-'e'
Smyrna times., 1915-12-29
Kennard & Co.
Very Important

This weed we inauguraed our semannual garment sale,
without doubt the most important we have ever held.
More garments and better values than ever COATS,
SUITS and DRESSES are all in this sale.
The most wonderful values in Suits offered in Viii
mngton at $500 and S22 each worth regularly S25oo
and SIS each made of Bfoadcoth and other popular
weaves Just in from the maker These and those from
regular stock make offerings attractive as all
of our regular models reduced
Hundreds of Top Coats prices
Dresses for street. dinner and evening special
prices.
Be to be on hand early and secure first choice.
We solicit charge from those of established
credit and prepay delivery charges within reasonable dis
Smyrna times., 1915-12-29
ROBERT D. HOFFECKER.

ADvERTIsEMENTs-THE SMYRNA TrxEs Il thu
business medium not only for the town il rep
resents but for the outlying district OF which il
Is the centre, empraeing the towns Of Clayton,
kenton, CheswOld, Leipsic. &c. rate Of 50
cents an inch for first insertion and . cents
for each subsequent Insertion will be charged
for transien advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices. 10 cents per line per issue. A special
discount on all semi-snnusl and yearly adver-
tisements
Smyrna times., 1915-12-29

Founded BY Robert d. HOhecker July S. 50
Editor and Proprietor until February TO- 1857
!. 0FFlCE-Next Door TO the Fruit Grower
National Bank
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-29

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published At smyrna
Del, every wednesday afternoon.
fHE TisEs is an independent paper devoted 70
the welfare Of the town Il represents and the
state Of which It Is part. Il also gives the
Items Of importance Of the Eastern Shore Of
MARYLAND
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-24
4
Nv SAMUEL Fl. LUNT Auctioneer,
~ Commissioners sale :. ~.

~ Commissioners sale=.. 49,.
Pursuant to and by authority, OF a
decrees entered on the<2nd, day of Nov
ember, 1915, in the suit pending in
the Corporation Court of the City OF
Virginia, wherein Pres;
ton IL Forrest is complainant and
Ethel E.sLewis and others are de-
PENDANTS. the undersigned will expose
for sale. at public. auction, for cash,
on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4th,
1918. at noon, in front of Market
Building, on Royal Street, AleXan-
dria Virginia. the. following des.
cribed parcel Of real estate in said
CITY of Alexandria:
BEGINNING at the southeast corner
of Fayette and Madison Streets ana
running thence south on Fayette fifty
four Ga feet one 81 inch. thence
east and parallel to Madison Street
eiehty-three (S3) feet five 50 inches
TO a ten foot alley; thence north on
said alley and parallel to Fayette
Street ffty-four (54) feet one a.
inch to Madison Street; and thence
west on Madison Street eighty three
is3) feet five (5) inches to the point
Of beginning, with the use of sale
ten foot alley in common with others
The above real estate stands in tht
name of ]. Frank Forrest, to whom
il was conveyed by, J. K. NJ. Morton
and others by two deeds dated tn
5th. day of February, 1891, and tn
9th day Of June, 1891, and duly re
corded amongst the land records o
! the City of Alexandria, Virginia, Il
Deed Book "a, page 500, and in Dec
Book 27, page 412.
Terms OF sale: Cash and propert,
to be conveyed at cost of purchaser
:R. B. WASHINGTON,
Commissioner Of Sale.
certify that r. 3. Washington
Commissioner of Sale, has execute
the bond required in the suit of Pres
ton L. Forrest VS.. Ethel E. Lewis e
ais. with sufficient surety.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerl
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VIRGINL!Ai:

VIRGINLAi:
In the Clerks Office Of the Corpora
ton Court of the City of Alexan.
dria, on the 22nd day of November
1915.
Julia Hannoe, Complainant,
VS.. IN CHANCERY
Joseph Brewer: William H. Dogan
Joseph E. Dogan; Leonard Dogar
Alice Dogan; Anna Craig; Herbel
Dogan; William Dogan; William L
Dulany; William l.. Dulany; Mar
Dulany; Martha Dulany; Theodor$
Dulany; Julia Dulany; Hinton q.
.lany. the last six being infants; "
lis Madden; Ocie Madden, the las'
named being an infant; Maria Bc:.
ton and John H. Boston. her husbs
Blonnie Jones and George F. Jo
her husband; Hunter Johnson; b. sic
Hill and Jerome 3. Hill, her hushard;
Mary Johnson; John T. Ball; f @rc1
Ball; the heirs of Luther D2Ha1t
whose names are unknown; ana Re
heirs OF, John T. Dogan, whose l.a!aas
are unknown, parties unknown. De-
PENDANTS.
MEMO. The object of this suit is
for the partition, if the same can con-
veniently be made, or else sale, of
the real estate in the City Of Alex
andria, Virginia, situated at the
southeast. corner Of Wolfe and Fair
fax Streets, and now belonging to
Joseph Brewer and the estate of Ma
ria Dogan, deceased, and. a division
of the proceeds of sale among the
parties entitled thereto. and for gene.
raj relief.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed
IN this cause that the defendants
Joseph Brewer, William. H. Dogan,
Joseph B. .Dogan, Leonard. Dogan,
Allcc Dogan, Herbert Dogan, William
began. William B. Dulany, William
L. Dulany, Mary : Dulany, Martha
Dulany, Theodore Dulany, Julia Du-
lany, Hinton Dulany, the last six be-
ing infants, Willis Madden, .Ocie Mad.
den, an infant, Maria Boston and
John II. Boston, her husband, Blonnie
Jones and George F. Jones, her hus-
band, Hunter; Johnson Bessie Hill and
Jerome B. Hill, her husband, Mary
Johnson; John T. Ball and Byron Ball
are non-residents of the State of Viz
glnia, and that the heirs of. Luther
Dogan and the heirs of John T. Do
gan are unknown.
1t is ordered, that said defendants
appear here. within fifteen days af-
ter due publication of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect their
interests in this suit, and that copy
of this order be forthwith inserted in
the Alexandria Gazette, a newspa-
per published in the City of Alexan-
dria, once a week for four successive
weeks, ;and posted at the front door
Of the Court House of this city.
A copy teste:
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY. Clerk.
Douglas Stuart, P. @.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
OF STOCKHOLDERS, Z.

The annual meeting of the. stock
holders Of the Capitol Park: Hotel Co.,
Incorporated, will be held on the 18th
day Of December 1915, at l o'clock
P, NJ, at the principal Office of the
company, in the state Of Virginia, 119
South Fairfax Street, Alexandria Va.
for the purpose of electing a board of
directors and receiving and acting
upon the reports of the officers, and
for the transaction of such other bus
mess as may properly come before the
meeting.
Dated the 18th day ofsNovember 1915
EDWARD L. HILLYER
Secretary
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Bx SAMUEL H. LUNT, Auctionee-.

Bw SAMUEL H.. LUNT, Auctionee-.
Auction sale Of desirable house
and lots, known as lot Number LOG
and the. east half of lot l0l IN
the division known as st. Elmo,
in the County Of Alexandria.
Pursuant, to the terms of a deed of
trust given on the 18th day of Octo-
Der, 1914, and duly recorded amongst
the land records of the County OF
Alexandria, Virginia, in deed book No.
145; page 45, to the undersigned
trustees, default having been made
in the payment of one of the notes
secured thereby, and being required
by the holder of said note the said
trustees will offer for sale on SAT
URDAY, NOVEMBER 81, 1915, at
three o'clock P. M. in front of the
premises in the County of, AleXah
dria, Virginia, all those lots of ground
in the county of Alexandria, with the
buildings and improvements thereon,
being known and described as fol-
lows. to wit:-Lots numbered LOG
and east half of lot l07 in the sub
division known as st. Elmo, in JEFF
ferson Magisterial District, in the
said County Of Alexandria, State of
Virginia, as surveyed by L. H. Hyer,
as shown on the plat thereof which
is duly recorded in the records
in the office Of the Clerk of
Alexandria County in the State of
Virginia, in Liber 0 No. 4, folio 400
and 403 ct seq This property is to be
sold subject to a first deed of trust
for 100000 bearing interest at six
per cent per annum.
Terms of sale; all cash above said
trust. Conveyance at the cost Of the
purchaser.
SAMUEL V. GUSACK
JOSEPH s. HARPER.
Trustees
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Norfolk and washington
Steamboat Company

Every day in the year for Fot'
Monroe. Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, Via subsrb powerfi'
teel palace steamers.
Through connections made at Nor
folk with steamers of the Old Domln
ION Steamship Company for New
York and Merchants and Miners
Steamships for Boston.
General Ticket Office 720 18th St
&ond R,1ilJng Washington
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Bronchitis

When a severe cold settles on the
lungs it is called bronchitis. There IS
danger of its leading to broncho
pneumonia, and for this reason it is
always best to go to bed and take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as dl-
rected until well along toward re-
covery. Mrs. Charles E. Woodland,
Sandy Creek, N. Y. writes: 8 Cham,
berlain's Cough Remedy cured me OF
bronchitis last fall. When began
asing it | was so hoarse ut tlmrs
that it was difficult for me to speak
above a whisper. / resorted to the
use of this valuable medicine, and
found it very soothing and healing
In a weeks time was we'll" OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-24
Stomach Troubles

Persons who have stomach, troubles
are apt to become discouraged. They
will see by the following that their
chances of recovery are excellent. A
X. William. independence, Va, tells
Of remarkable cure that was effect.
ed in that vicinity. One of his Gus
toners was so badly afflicted with
stomach trouble that he was sent to
a hospital, but . received little bene-
fit and came home to die. Mr.. Will
liams suggested that he try Cham
berlain's Tablets which he did, and
today he is well man and weighs
ITS pounds. Obtainable everywhere.
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interested in Child
Welfare Movement. educational adj
vancement, kindergarten or church
work, Salary $3.50 per day. Chance
. for advancement, Travelling position
$4,000 per month and expenses. Ad"
dress B-L, care of Gazette.
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in.
A resolution appropriating $500 to
construct walk and step approaches
from Cameron street to the entrance
of the High School walkway around
the building was received from the
Board of Aldermen and passed. Ayes
ID; Noes 0.
The board then adjourned.
HOWARD w. SMITH, President.
Teste. Daniel R. Stansbury, C. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-24
OYSTERS ARE CHEAP

We are now receiving fine salt wa
ter oysters daily at
MCKENNEY'S OYSTER HOUSE
Oyster wharf between King and
Prince street.
We are now selling them at SOc gal.
guaranteed fresh shucked. Orders de-
livered to any part of city.
Select Oysters S1.0O per gallon
Bell phone 780-Home Phone 1888
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Washington Southern Ry
Schcdr'. in effect October, 81 1915

Schedr'a in effect October, 81 1915
To- ashington and points north
6aily u; 1888, sos, 1901, 1916,
I2sz3, $50 Through train for New
York, y ia P. r. R.! G:27, 1853, 1888
2 -.
sa- Fredericksburg, Richmond and
south ut 4:27, and 10:17 a. m.
1922, 3.32,, SIT. tlocol) 6:57,
p. m. daily.
:ommodation for Fredericksburg
"a y a. M, daily.
)TE-Time Of arrival and de
,le.c are and connections not guaran..
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LOST-Brown leather purse, contain
ing s4.75 and latch key, on $40
electric train from Washington
Saturday afternoon, This purse was
picked up, by a lady on same train.
Kindly return to lis north Column
bus street. Zz-"t.
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FOR RENT:--Brick stable. near the
north west corner of north st.
Asaph and Princess streets, con-
crete floor, gas and water; suit
able for garage; rent Sc per month.
Apply all north Washington St, E.
E. Downham, : 15-tf
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FOUND-Adrift this morning, Nov.
oath, a gasQiepe launch 20 feet
long. Owner address Capt George
Wood, ,7O9 Fairfax Street. +, st.
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TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
WASHINGTON FERTILIZER
COMPANY.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of this company for the ele.
ton of officers and directors and for
the transaction. of such other bust
ness as may come before the meeting.
will be held at the general Office of
the company, No: 1913 South Royal
Street, Alexandria, Va, at the hour
Of 11:00 a. M, WEDNESDAY the.Sth
day of DECEMBER, 1915.
! JOHN F.. WILKINS, President.
II. ..STIDIIAM, Secretary.
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FOR RENT-Six room frame house
large yard, cellar, gas fixtures, also
side alley. Sl1.50 month includr
ing water, Apply to XXX care
Alexandria Gazette. 2l-3t.
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misunderstanding at 124 N.
Pitt street. Mrs. J. H. Robinson,
22-6t.
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WANTED-Cook. woman to cook
and do general house work. Apply
81 Duke street. lo-3t.
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Will sacrifice $1,000 High Speed
French 7 passenger automobile. New
:ires in perfect condition. $1,000. half
cash. Address Box 10 care of Gaz-
cite Office 10 9t.
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CLASSIFIED ADS

NOTHING LIKE A SHETLAND
PONY OUTFIT FOR CHRISTIANS
Il have several well broken ponies
and complete equipment from Sl25
TO $3.50. VI, II. Skinner, 4zo 18th
st. S. W, Washington D. 9. 23-H
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jANITCR WANTED-Man and wife
to care for apartment house. room
supplied, laundry work available.
References required. Apply by mail
Rox &. Gazette Office. l3-t.
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FOR SALE-Cheap Ii am sct1.lng
and estate). one combination Walnut
Bookcase; one very handsome oak
dining room buffet, in perfect con-
dition.
Address, P. o. Box No. 234.
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LOST-Pin, with lady's head on it,
oval shape. lost about one month
ago. reward if returned to Sl4
Franklin street. I8-3t
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FOR RENT TO desirable tenant,
Ii large comfortable brick house, 10
rooms and bath, large yard. CEN
trail location. $500. Robert Elliott
Real Estate Agent 1877 & p"ra' e
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T an1ily
Washing

Our family washing de-
partment offers every induce
ment to the housewife Makes
"Wash Day" a pleasure.
Your whole wash called for
thoroughly cleansed and Ster-
LIKED all pieces that need
starching are so handled. All
are dried and returned to you
ready for ironing at your
pleasure. Table, Bed Linens
are ironed ready for use-No
soap, or starch to buy, as GUS
tomary with "wash women
service. Think it over-can
you afford to be without this
service? Seven cents per pound
is the charge made.
Won't you let Us help you?
Telephone Bell 203. Home 133R
Banner Steam Lan dry
Ladies in charge of all ladies
wearing apparel.
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Salt Water Oysters At The Ram.
Mel Cafe.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-19

freezing ground later on necessitauhs
their almost constant use, In spite
OF this fact the original set OF Good
year tires are still in use on the truck.
The writer does not believe that
a more severe test has ever been
given either tires or truck than In TINS
case. and we cannot compliment you
too highly on the satisfactory results
which we have obtained from the use
OF your tires on this outfit.
"it is now practically assured that
va will he able 10 carry on the work
from Kansas City to New York. via
the National Old Trails-rd.. includ-
ing therein the sign-posting OF another
feeder route leading from the Nation
al Old Trails TO Chicago; this work
TO be undertaken on the completion
of the work TO Kansas City. II is our
purpose TO use the same outfit, crew
and type OF signs all the way through,
and the great interest already shown
The Detroit times., 1915-01-19

the National Old Trails-rd.. between
Los Angeles and Pueblo. Colo. and
the completion OF the work over the
north and south highway through
Colorado TO its junction with the Lin
coin highway at Big Springs, Nebras-
ka; also along the route from Trint-
dad TO Kansas City, Mo. is a matter
OF but another six or eight weeks
work
"The truck has been steadily at
work since Aug. 20. the date Of its
departure from Los Angeles, and has
met some trying conditions
During the past four and one-half
months In which the truck has work.
ed on this project, II has crossed p
600 miles OF desert and mountainous
country. Two complete sets OF spe
clally made one-and-one-half inch skid
chains have been completely worn
out. heavy rains in eastern Arizona
and New Mexico, and snow, Ice and