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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26
CELEBRATES
HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY
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morning and were attended by num-
Der of inmates of the home as well as
others.
Capt. J. K Mosby, superintendent
of the jefferson Davis home, made
O short address in eulogy of the vet
Grams and also spoke in highest terms
of Uncle Dennis.
Went to Biloxi.
After the exercises 'Uncle" Dennis
was brought to Biloxi by Mrs. Cas-
well. Uncle" Dennis talked enter
tainingly of his life. He is apparently
hale and hearty and doubtless has
many more years to live. His Tooth
celebration was completed by Mrs.
Caswell treating him to a soft drink
to quench his thirst.
Dennis Kane was born in Ireland
100 years ago. Uncle" Dennis came
to the United States when he was q
years old and did hard work on steam
boat, railroads, on the levees, cotton
+ and sugar farms and did various
kinds of labor until the war, when
he enlisted in the Warren County
Rifles, serving throughout the war
and made a fine soldier.
Then he went to New Orleans and
began a hard fight for a certain pur-
pose. After laboring faithfully for
several years his great purpose was
achieved when he was able to own a
nice little home and place therein as
mistress the ideal of his heart, love
| ly young woman. He labored with
great happiness now. After while
child came to his home, then an
other, finally three filed his home
with greater joy than ever before. He
worked on more earnestly, full of joy
ots peace and contentment. One by
one the death angel claimed these
! children until all were carried away
to heaven in short space of time
His heart was full of bitter sorrow
! then, but he had his good wife to com
| fort him. In less than a year his
precious wife was called to join hel
children
| South America Attracts Him.
He went to South America, wan
dering and working here and there
with no relief. Then he started bach
| and walked from Guatemala to San
Antonio, Texas, 1000 miles, then tc
New Orleans, always attracted to thai
place by his affections for his loved
ones and always driven away by the
terrible memory of the past. He starts
out then on his great travel over the
United States. He visited every state
but one, Maine, and all of the prin
cipal cities, working here and there to
pay his way He travelled on rail-
roads, steamboats,, over all kinds of
conveyances, but he travelled more on
his private auto. his two trusty feet.
He came into the home shortly after
| it was opened and after remaining
two weeks quietly left and walked to
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26
Society and Personals
4 UULET FEATHERSTUN -. -. Editor

dren left this morning for Jackson to
visit DR.. Wrishts' brother, w. R.
Wright, for few days before going to
Crystal Springs, where reunion of
the Wright family will be celebrated
at the summer home of Mr.. w. r.
Wright. DR.. Wright's parents, of OK
ford, will also be at the reunion.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

To make candles stay in place on a
cake turn a hot knitting needle into
the lower end for couple of inches,
pull it out and quickly press into the
raYity made wooden toothpick. Let
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

Miss Mabel Oliver, of Brookhaven,
is the euest of Mrs. Charles O'Keefe.
-:
Mr.. Floyd Tonder, of Houston,
Miss, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
O'Keefe.
Mrs. V. e. Hopgood and little son
have gone to Meridian to attend the
Palmer-Pote wedding.
-:
Miss Emma Drummond returned
yesterday, after visiting her grand
parents at Dude, Miss.
-:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. McKinstry and
children. of New Orleans, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. McKinstry.
Mr.. Stuart c. Irby has returned from
Knoxville, Tenn, where he went to
attend the wedding of his sister.
80:
Miss Lily Cameron is in Clovis, New
Mexico, the guest of her brother and
sister, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Cameron.
80:
Mrs. J. M. Cooper and son, Pierce,
+ of Birmingham, Ala, are visiting Mrs.
Coopers sister, Mrs. ~ w. Rocket.
49,:
Mr.. James n. McCammon left this
morning for his home in Knoxville,
Tenn, where he will spend his vaca'
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs, c. H. Stevens, of Rich
ton, en- route to Gulfport, spent the
day yesterday in the home of Mrs. l.
II. c. Cook.
$3.50.
Miss Louise Walters, of Ellisville,
has been the guest for the week of
Mrs. j. L. Welborn, having come to
attend the CnduIduqua.
$50.
Miss Maude Dabbs, of Quitman is
expected tomorrow to be the guest for
few days of Miss Myrtle Byrd, at
her home on Bay street.
49,:
Miss Bess Craig, of Austin, Texas
who has been visiting her uncle and
aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Jack, in
Houston, is the guest of her aunt
Miss Pearl Jack.
49,:
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Powell are re-
ng congratulations on the arrival
u little daughter, who came to
them this morning at their home on
West Pine street.
:-%-4
Miss Frances Jack, Who has been
attending the Normal and visiting her
sister, Miss Pearl Jack, left last night
for Meridian, to visit her brother
Miss Jack will also visit another bro
Their in Houston, Miss.
So.
Miss Marie Temple left this morn
ing for Edwards, Miss, to visit Misses
Beatrice White and Irene Canada
Miss Temple will also visit in Jack
son, where she will be the guest Of
Miss Annie Virginia Williams.
49,.
Mrs. ]. C. Messer and little daugh
ter. Pattie, have returned from Ala
bama, where they have been visiting
friends and relatives for the past six
weeks. While in Mobile they were
the guests of Mrs. l.. S. Trombly, on
Carolina street.
Mr.. II. F. Wheeler has returned
from an extended trip to San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles. California, and
Denver, Colorado, where he attended
the Electrical Association. Mr. Wheel
er was accompanied by Mrs. Wheeler
and baby, who remained in Denver t.
spend the rest of the summer.
49,:
DR.. and Mrs. T. B. Wright and chill
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

knife in warm water This will keep
the bread from crumbing and will
facilitate matters considerably.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26
ON THE SICK LIST.

Gibson Shearon is convalescent
after short illness.
80:
Mr.. F. G.. Austin is convalescent
after an operation for appendicitis. ."
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

this harden in place and then stick
the other end of the toothpick into the
top of the cake. If you force the
tcothrick into the cold candle the can
die will crack and break and you can
not manage it, but this way Of making
the hole for the toothpick with a hot
needle is sure to be successful.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

Fruit stains on linen should be
smeared with glycerine and left for
about an hour. Then wash the stains
in warm, sOapy water. Repeat the
process if necessary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

When cutting new bread dip the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

Luncheon or Supper
Cream of Lettuce Soup
Ham Sandwiches Olives
Boiled Sponge Cake Tea
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26
Dinner.

Baked, Stuffed Shoulder of Lamb
Dreamed New Potatoes
Peas with Chopped Mint
Cucumber and Onion Salad
Cherry Pie Coffee
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26
TOMoRROW'S MENU
Breakfast

Breakfast
Peaches with Cream Boiled Rice
French Toast Coffee
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

Miss Marie Temple left this morn.
ing for Edwards, Miss, to visit Misses
Beatrice White and Irene Canada
Miss Temple will also visit in jack
son, where she will be the guest OF
Miss Annie Virginia Williams.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

Miss Frances Jack, Who has been
attending the Normal and visiting her
sister. Miss Pearl Jack, left last night
for Meridian, to visit her brother.
Miss Jack will also visit another bro
Their in Houston, Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

Mrs. J. c. Messer and little daugh-
ter. Pattie, have returned from Ala
bama, where they have been visiting
friends and relatives for the past six
weeks. While in Mobile they were
the guests of Mrs. l.. S. Trombly, on
Carolina street
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

DR.. and Mrs. t. B. Wright and chill
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-06-26

Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Powell are re-
81 ng concentrations on the arrival
u little daughter, who came to
them this morning at their home on
West Pine street
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

energy. There was always a fear and
dread in my mind, ! had cold, nervous,
weak spells, hot flashes over my body.
] had q place in my right side that was
70 sore that ! could hardly bear the
weight Of my clothes. / tried medicines
and doctors, but they did me little good,
and ! never expected to get out again.
] got Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and Blood Purifier, and | GER
tainly would have been in grave or in an
asylum If your medicines had not saved
me. But now ! can work all day, sleep
well at night, eat anything | want, have
no hot flashes OF weak, nervous spells.
All pains, aches, fears and breads are
gone, my house, children and husband
are no longer neglected, as ! am almost
entirely free Of the bad symptoms ! had
before taking your remedies, and all is
pleasure and happiness in my home. -
Mrs. JOSIE HAM, X. F. d. !, Box %,
Shamrock, Missouri.
IfyOu want special advice write
Lydia Il. Pinkham Medicine Co..
(cOnfidentiaD Lynn. Mass.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11
vacation Gaycncs in Vince Cub.

A round of gayetles in the Nhee
club is being planned for the next
week in honor of the return home OF
the members who are in college.
The bah started rolling Yesterday
when several Of the girls lunched at
Teacup Inn. This morning they Will
be guests of Miss Elise Berry at auc-
ton and this afternoon will form a
line party to the moving picture
shows. Tonight Miss Mary SIN Will
entertain with a slumher party.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

hcaIth before using
your medicine. ! had
falling, ~inhamma
ton and congestion,
female weakness,
pains in both sides,
~backaches and bear
ing down pains, was
short of memory,
nervous, inpatient,
passed sleepless
mig and had
neither etranpth nor
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mrs. w. II. Mccullough entertained
the members Of the Utopia with an
enjoyable club party in which Mrs
Robert Frey, Mrs. J. E. Rodger, Mrs.
j. II. Ross and Mrs. M. Durell were
included as guests On Wednesday
Nasturtiums and sweet peas in
abundance, from the garden OF the
hostess, decorated the room in which
the guests met to spend the after
moor in sewing and to participate in
the guessing contest which Mrs. Mc-
Cullough had provided for their spe-
Cial diversion, Mrs. -. r.. Neptune re
ceiving the prize for having success
fully answered the questions asked.
Mrs. J. E. Mitchell was welcomed To
club membership at this time. An iCo
course was served. MIS-. Neptune Will
be hostess ut the final meeting of the
season mex week.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

women are Dreams" murmured
the sentimentalist, gazing on a group
OF them in silk attire.
"You bet they are the practicalist
snapped back al the m-urInurous one
and dreams 10 by Contrarics, all
right."-Judgc.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11
Card of Thanks.

Ne. and Mrs. r. A. Holt and family
extend their appreciation to the many
friends who assisted during the illness
and death of our son Leonard. Es-
pecially the Woodman circle, the chief
OF police and police department, the
Rightway laundry and dry cleaning
and pressing plant. May God bless
each and all.
r. A. HOLT AND FAMILY
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

rive next Tuesday to be a guest in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs Frank ii.
Greer until after the wedding OF her
niece, Miss Agatha Hansen, to MIR, j,
Il. Kirkbridge, on June 20.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

LONDON, June 10.-Gl p. nj
The schooner Susannah Of Preston
was sunk by a mine in Bristol channel
yesterday. according to Lloyd's. The
crew was landed at Falmouth today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11
Ociety News
VERA GWYNNE, TELEPHONE $500

chiefly assistant secretaries, struog-
raphers clerks and minor inspectors.
But wiser times are coming, hc ready
for them.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Colonial Beauty Parlor, IA East
Room ADV.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11
Pre- mpnnI ComrtcsA.

Second i'm the series of affairs which
friends have arranged in compliment
To Miss Agatha Hanson, a June bride
elect, was the ChUTmiugly appointed
luncheon with which Miss celia Lane
and Dr, Wilton v. Lane entertained
yesterday afternoon at Hotel Tulsa,
and in which Miss Hanson's fiance.
Mr.. Joseph h kirkbride, shared
honoTs.
Appropriate to a p|re-nuptial cour-
tcsy "a color note of red was carried
out in all the decorations and appoint
ments and in the menu. An art basket
filled with bright red geranium bios
sons and tied with a butterfly bow
of red tulle, was the table centerpiece
and the place cards, hand decorated
were in the form of double hearts,
one bearing the sketch OF n maid
and the other that of a mar The
tayors were red baskets filled with
candies.
Miss Hanson was made the recipi-
ent Of n hand-embroidered towel and
wash cloth, to be packed in her tray
cling case for the bridal trip and
the basket of flowers which adorned
the table. After the serving Of the
menu the geusts repaired to the mez-
canine floor of the hotel for an hours
visit. There were covers at the lunch
con for Mr.. and Mrs. Warren GruVer
and Miss Phalla Gruver Of Pittsburgh,
Pa. Miss Hanson, Mrs. William p.
Hunter, Miss Lane, Mr.. Kirkbride and
DR.. Lane.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11
hEMaRkABLE
CASE Of Mrs. ham
Declares Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Saved Her Life
and Sanity.

Shamrock. Mo. 81 feel it my duty
70 tell the public the condition of my
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mrs. T. E. Smiley entertained Circle
] of the W. NJ. $. of Boston avenue
Methodist church with a social meet
ing yesterday afternoon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Miss Sadie Blake Ross Of Coalgate
is expected TO arrive Saturday for a
few weeks visit with Miss Vinita
Crutchfield. Mr.. Ewing C]rutchfield,
a nephew of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ.
Crutchfield of South Main street, is
also expected at the end Of the week
from Columbia, Mo, where he is a
student of the law school, to spend
the vacation with his relatives.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mrs. Clarence Kahle and daughter
Frances of Bartlesville are guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. = Hunter, iO6 South
Denver emu
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mrs. Max c. Wehnert will enter
tain the members of her sewing club
together with a group of additional
guests this afternoon al her home,
1910 Baltimore avenue.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

The Matrons' Bible class Of First
Baptist church met Wednesday aft
ernoon with Mrs. w. +. Ewing, cleo
ton of officers being the principal
business Of the session. Mrs. J.. A.
Campbell was again made president,
Mrs. Betebenner was chosen vice
president, Mrs. Morrison, secretary;
Mrs. Nann, treasurer; Mrs. w. f.
Ewing, teacher. A social hour, during
which cake and punch were served,
followed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

The visit Of Major and Mrs. w. +.
Simmons of Lawrenceville, Ga. to
Tulsa is the inspiration for q picnic
and outing planned for this evening
at Sand Springs with the Clinton, Cole.
Mckinney, Stansbery families and
others as guests.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

The Young Ladies' Missionary So
ciety Of Boston avenue Methodist
church will meet this afternoon at 3
o'clock with Mrs. James II. Sykes,
1915 Baltimore avenue
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

The regular meeting Of the Daugh-
tiers Of Rebekah this evening viii be
featured by initiation work and fol
lowed by the serving OF refreshments.
a good attendance of the membership
is desired.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mrs. Raleigh o.. Nevens has re-
turned home to Wilmore, kan, after
a few weeks pleasant visit to her par
ents, MI. and Mrs. G.. q. Singleton.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Chastain,
daughter Miss Kathleen and son
Master Hartley, left yesterday morn
ing for a few weeks stay in Galveston,
where Mr.. Chastain goes especially to
attend the Southwestern Waterworks
convention.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

MRS. Mary Hebron Of Enid VIII ar.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mr.. Bruce Martin, son of Mr.. ant
Mrs. L. }. Martin, win arrive home
soon from Chicago al the conclusion
of his third year Of work in Chicago
university. Young Mr.. Martin ex-
poets TO take up the study of law mex
year.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Botefuhr and
family have removed from South Gin
cinnati avenue to 1929 South Boston,
where they will be at home to friends
after this week.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mrs. Fred Wildey was given a
happy surprise by a party Of rs
neighbors and friends Wednesday
evening. The evening at cards re
suited in the award of the prizes to
Miss Sallie Merriott and Mr.. A. J.
Harris. Refreshments were served. In
the party of guests were Messrs. and
Mesdames A. J. Harris, &. T.. Nc
Cormick, G. a. Siggins, G. G. Coates,
c. NJ. Kerst, j.. Blewett, Misses Berna
Caldwell, Sallie Merriott, Manda sum
mers, Grace Bruce, Mollie Lowe. and
Messrs. w. r. Maxwell, Earl Byers,
Pat Murphy and Fred Wildoy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mrs. a. f. Twellman will return
home to St Louis Sunday, concluding
a few weeks pleasant visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Howard W. Audcrs
and Mr.. Audcrs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mrs. j. II. Hill and daughter Of
Sistersville, w. Va, who have been
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Aspin
for several weeks, Will return home
today. Mrs. llill is Mrs. Aspin's
sister.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Miss Ollie May Vance has returned
home from ST. Marys in the Woods.
near Terre Haute, Ind, to spend the
summer vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Vance.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-11

Mrs. W. A. Nandcver is expected to
return next week from a visit in
Columbia, Mo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-03
'nONe MARKET RUNS
BEARS TO COVER
Buying, Prices Holding
# Firm.
rNDUsrRIALs SOAR. TOO
{ Bethlehem Steel. General Motors and
Other Money Makers Set Rapid
pncc---Sfcrling Exchange Shaded
IAttlc.

New York Oct Fin the stock
market today the weeks scale OF trad
ing was fully maintained. transactions
being at the rate Of more than
million and t. half shares for hve-
hour day and The market suffered no
loss OF strength. on the contrary
fresh proof was given Of the further
expansion Of buying power which has
developed with the rapidly widening
entrance OF the public into the arena
Of speculation Also, a variety OF in
dustrial shares scared TO new high
levels with the buoyancy which pro-
vtaes the chief aiiurement of the cur
rent craze.
Professional and semi professional
trading sentiment before the opening
was decidedly reacEonary and
throughout the commission houses
there seemed to be a feeling that the
psychological moment had arrived for
realizing some OF the profits showing
On paper before anything happened
- wipe them out. The result was
that especially in the first hour,
heavy selling ,ield prices In check, al
though even then advances were far
from restrained. The proof thus FUR
nished Of the undiminished absorptfve
power Of the n arket encouraged new
buying 10 follow upward movements
IN G3reCuN1S winch swept VoohSH val
ues to new high figures
8 Bethlehem Steel, General Motors
and other rather older favoriteF OF
the present plunge WED with Westing-
house and American Car and Foun-
dry in the rise Copper shares again
displayed aggressive frmness but the
rails, despite the reasons which exist
for reasonable advances, exhibited
tendency to remain stationary
Sterling exclss nge WINS shaded IN
tie today. however. and II would APP
pear that exchange should show more
strength than 4 does in view of the
outcome Of the loan negotiations
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-03
LEGION ELECTS
OFFICERS, ADJOURNS

Fredericksburg. Va, Oct 2.-The
annual encampment of the Union Vet
Grams Legion, in session here, elected
the following officers:
John @. Morris, Philadelphia, ma
tional commander: Edward Donnelly,
Jersey City. N. j.. senior uce-com-
mander; W. D. Braden, San Jose Cal,
Junior vice-com nander; Norman r.
Thompson, jamestown. N. Y. quar-
termaster general; John r. Gibson,
Philadelphia, national chaplain; Lewis
T. Arensburg. Pittsburg. Pa, surgeon
general. and S. NJ Evans, Pittsburg:
II, H. Brewer. Washington, d. c.:
BENJAMIN Woodruff. Brooklyn, N Y.
Jesse McNear. West Virginia, and G.
W. Mowry, OF Ohio, executive COM
mittee.
The time and place OF the next
meeting OF the encampment was left
with the national committee. The
address OF the national commander.
adJutant-geners]. Judge advocate-gen-
eral and the chaplain were received.
The legion adjourned Friday. There
were over 500 veterans present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-03
NORFOLK PREPARES
FOR NEW CHARTER
steps Taken to Form New Organize
ton to Get Reform In City
Government

Norfolk, Va. Oct AFTER motion
and considerable discussion the mass
meeting held yesterday afternoon in
tine courthouse for the purpose of
forming an organization looking to a
new charter for the city, adopted q
constitution and bylaws and named q
nominating committee to propose OFF,
GERS for the organization as was
viously appointed to frame a consti-
tuition and bylaws.
Men named for the nominating com
mittee we're F. 8. Royster, Barton
Myers Guy Webb, William Leigh WILL
liams. John b. jenkins. These gentle
men will decide upon tho officers they
will recommend and will make a re-
port to a meeting that will be held
within ten days. Their report will be
acted on at that time.
The name of the new organization
will be the Norfolk Charter Associa-
ton and it,. membership is open to all
qualified voters Of the city Of Norfolk
The constitution, as adopted, provides
Tor n government that shall be vested
tn a board OF directors OF not less than
twenty-five nor more than fifty mem
beers, tho precise number to be fixed
by bylaws that will be enacted from
time to time. The board Of directors
Will elect an executive committee Of
seven members. including the presi-
dent, who shall exercise the functions
tof the board Of directors between
meetings. the board to have final au-
| thortty in all decisions.