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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14
HARD WINTER FACES
BRITISH IN TRENCHES
Letter From Former Philadel-
phian Tells of Suffering of
Soldiers

The English soldiers anticipate another
severe winter campaign in the trenches,
with its accompanying hardships. This Is
the information contained in a letter re-
ceived the other day by Joseph Goodman
of 7O5 Brandywine street, from his brother,
Samuel Goodman, a member Of the Brit
ish expeditionary force in France.
The scarcity Of clothes for the members
of this force Is also mentioned, as well as
an incident in which several British SOL
diers almost lost their lives, because of
an error in directing the fire of a can
non, and 1t is problematcal how the mis-
sive ever evaded the strict censorship
maintained by the English authorities.
Goodman is former Philadelphian. al
though born in England. He Is 21 years
old. lie was I'm this country at the out
break Of hostilities, but Immediately sailed
for England and entered his regiment, the
First Kings own Yorkshire Light Infan-
trv. This regiment is now attached to
the Fourth EntrenchinF Battalion In the
Argonne district where some of the
fiercest fighting of the war has been
waged.
The letter is postmarked Field Post
office and the only information, In so far
as the letter is concerned. that would give
any information as to the exact point
where It was mailed is on the face of
the missive. where large letter T 's
slammed The whole section is divided
into postofhce districts. and each letter or
tho alphabet designates some section on
the firing line. OF course the key to this
alphabet Is secret.
The text of the letter follows:
"In The Field, November End.
Dear Brother
Just few lines TO let YOU know that
am still in the land of the living, and
in fairly good health I hope you have
received the last letter l wrote you
about six weeks ago Well, as you can
guess, life out here Is not bed of roses
II is very very rough and all of the
nine weeks / have been here in France, l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14

have not had hardly any clothes. You
never know when the Germans are soIns
70 shell vou. and then you have to hop
II, unless YOU want to 90 back to England
carrying your leg under your arm as
souvenir.
I'VE all had one very narrow escape the
other day, Two German aeroplanes came
over us while we were digging trenches.
our guns started to fire on them. but
by this time they were over US, ana the
sSolIa Aired by our guns missed them
and started to rain down on us fellows.
7 thought It was all UP with us, but we
escaped serious injury ny q miracle. You
can see what we have to go through
when you get out here.
"The weather is very cold and the
place where we are at present has no
walls Consequently, when we get up IN
tba morning we are blue with cold. 1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14
U. s. WILL SEND PROTEST
TO FRANCE ON SHIPPING
Search of American Vessels by
Cruiser and Release of Pris-
oners Demanded

WASHINGTON, Dec. h-Following
the Cabinet meeting today IT was learned
that this Government will send immedi-
ately a noto to France protesting vigor-
ously against the action Of the commander
of the French cruiser Descartes in hold
ing up and searching American vessels
in the vicinity of the West indies,
1t was stated on reliable authority that
the note will demand that the French
Government order at once the release oil
the Germans taken from the American
ships Coamo and Carolina. The Cabinet
discussed the French note at length. and
II was determined to make 1t fully as
vigorous as the one sent to Great Britain
protesting against her interference With
American trade.
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INTERN ALLIES, IS
KAISER'S DEMAND
Continued from Page One

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troops are being concentrated between
MonastIr and the Greek frontier.
The German General staff. which Is di-
reCting the movements of the Bulgarans
and Austro-IIungariau forces as well as
those OF the Germans, Is evidently deter
mined to strike hard and fast al the Allies
before they can receive any considerable
number of fresh reinforcements.
Official advices from Berlh. and Sofia
show that the heaviest fighting for the
last few days has centred around Lake
Duran and the Nardar Valley The
French have been holding the left end
of the Allies line, the British have been
holding the right and mixed force of
French, British and Serbians have been
maintaining the centre.
ALLIES SHORTEN LINE.
By the loss Of Gievgeli and Doiran the
Allies have had to contract and shorten
their line. This was not only necessary
for strategic purpose. but was compul-
sorry by reason of the nature Of the
ground across which the allied retreat
was conducted. The new battlefield is
no different. so far as topography is con-
cerned, from the old. The country is
mountainous. sparsely populated and
thiny wooded.
The following Central News dispatch
from The Hague Is the nfSt mention ut
any dissenson over spoils:
Austria and Bulgaria are reported to
be disagreeing over the division of Serbia.
Bulgaria demands a frontier running
from Kladovo and KrOlieve, thence to
Novibaar and along the Albanian
border"
BERLIN, Dec. li.-Capture of $500 more
NIontenegrin prisoners by the Austrian
,fa al -tsafa
ment from the German War Office this
afternoon. Southwest and south OF
Plevje the Austrians forced the enemy
to withdraw.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14
ITALIANS WIN TRENCH
NEAR GORIZIA IN FOG
Rome Reports Austrian Infan-
try Beaten Back After At
tack With Heavy Gunfre
lME- Dec. IL

)ME, Dec. a.
con TIE Ison2o front nd in Carso tn
enemy displayed great artillers activity
the War Office announced last night.
Toward nightfall his infantry deliv-
cred attacks in the direction of Oslavia
and SELF, but the attacks were repulsed
with heavy losses.
"On the southern slope Of the Calvario
Height. west of Gortz, our dctaChments.
favored by fog, captured an enemy
trench, taking some 30 rifles and much
other material which was abandoned BY
the fleeing enemy"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14
War Department Program
Plans S1O0,OOO,0OO Out
lay for Preparedness
NEW FORT AT LEwEs, DEL
Philadelphia and Chesapeake
Bay to Be Protected-Big
Ammunition Reserve
Leading Features of NeLC
Plans for Coast Defense

Sixteen-inch guns in all new
Notifications.
Ammunition reserve to supply as
many rounds as each gun will
stand.
A supply of huge 16-inch semi
mobile howitzers, designed to be
the greatest arm of modern times.
A supply of 11-inch howitzers for
use as mobile artillery.
One hundred anti-aircraft guns.
Immediate mounting of the en-
tire reserve of t2-inch guns with
high-elevation carriage to guard
coast until l6-inch guns can be
built.
Big new Notifications at New
York and Cape Henry.
Entire program to cost nearly
S100,00O.O00, over a period of four
or five years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14

LONG BRANCH, y. j., Dec. H.-Fire,
believed to be of incendiary origin early
today destroyed the Maple Hotel, three
story frame structure. The loss was $780,
90.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14

do not know what It will be like ON, =
next month. I hope It will all bs' ba nefs
by that time. L have very little peo1,er over
tell you, SO give my best love to ,Sse sye-t %
one" every
Goodman's parents live at ho o,.
street Stirchley, a town 200 miles lord t.on
are with the Red Cross. ileVy,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14
NEGRO CONFESSES MURDER
OF AGED HORSE BREEDER
Buried Body of His Victim in a Box
Stall

WASHINGTON, Dec. ll.-Wille Turn
er, negro, today confessed, according
TO the police, that he murdered g. f..
Avery an aged horse breeder, at Gain
vesville, Fla, on November o. and bus
led the body i'm box stall.
The negro came to Washington today
bringing with him two valuable race
horses. His efforts TO sell the horses
cheaply led to his arrest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14

WHERE THE IRISH HELD
The map shows how the Irish
regiments, whose position is indi-
Gated by star, held back the
enemy in southern Serbia until
the French, whose line of retreat
is marked by arrows, could reach
safety. If the Bulgars had been
able to drive the British across
the railroad, the French would
have been cut off.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14

Spanish Ship Damaged by Fire
TOULON, France, Dec. 14.-Fire caused
heavy damage aboard the Spanish steam
ship Antonio Lopez today. Only part OF
its cargo Of tobacco from Havana was
saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-14
Italian Parliament Adior.u

ROME, Dec. H.-Parliament adiorr.
last night until March I. All tho NJ
ties, except the Socialists, cheered 'su' y,
the Government when adiournror, '0r
taken. During the last session ~. was
Altobelli delivered an address in r,oappty
of Edith Cavell, the English n,,r.e lory
ecuted by the Germans at Brussais ex-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27

A Bohemian inventors artificial mar
BILE Is said to closely resemble the rar-
est marbles and to be stronger. more
substantial and less liable to injury
than the genuine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27

feel there is no other course to pur-
sue as the policies of the club are. in
my Judgment. the exact antithesis to
the purpose for which the club was
brought into existence.
An organization that can maintain
silence on a proposed increase of 20qs
in water rates. and maintain a relent-
less warfare against the proposed mer-
ger Of the two electrical plants. and Of
fer encouragement to the Light. Heat
and Power company in the fragrant
violation of its franchise rights, re-
veals to me its total incapability of
thinking in other than the thoughts OF
private interest, and makes my identi.
fication with the club impossible.
cannot permit the pleasant social
environment offered by the club to
blind me TO its apparent self-interest
in matters vitality affecting the general
welfare of the community.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27
PRISON WORK BUILDS
GOOD BRIDGES CHEAP
UNDER JONES PLAN

BY increased use of prison labor on
roads and bridges of the county. sever
al hundred dollars a year more can be
saved on bridge building and repair.
This is the opinion of County Road Su-
perintendent Jones. who has demon
strated the practicability of the plan.
A bridge in Dalton township on
West river pike was built under super
vision Of the road superintendent with
labor from the county Jail. The total
cost of the concrete bridge was 5000.
A similar bridge is being built under
the contract plan near Greensboro.
known as the Bowman bridge. costing
the county 1920. The bridges are sim
liar in design. and engineers who have
viewed the bridge say that the Dalton
township bridge is better than the
specifications require.
A new plan is being devised. which
probably will be submitted to the COM
misioners in the near future for ratifi-
cation, Instead of letting a number
Of small contracts for bridges to con-
tractors, the work would be done un-
der the direction of the county road
superintendent with prison labor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27
QuAkERS FAIL
TO SHOW pep
BUT WIN out

Richmond had an opportunity to
watch the Quaker basketball team
work for the first time this season
when they defeated the Crescents OF
Indianapolis last night at the Coliseum
by the score of 1922.
The Quakers did not show up as
we'll as anticipated. They were strong
in spots and occasionally took squirt.
Their defensive work in the opening
of the first half was lamentably weak.
The Crescents entered the game
with vim, and five minutes after play
began had the local boys on the run.
They gave an exhibition Of covering
their men that would be hard to sur
pass, and had the long end OF an 81
score.
Logan went in for Jones. and his
arrival on the floor seemed to put pep
into the Quakers, and they started
after the Crescents. Logan carried
the ball down the floor Tina after
time
In the second half there was lots OF
rough work, the Crescents evidently
being determined to win. Roughness
by both teams prevented spectacular
teamwork. The Quakers went after
their rivals and soon had command
ing lead, but the visitors recovered
toward the end of the half and made
three goals in rapid succession.
Weaknesses of the local boys were
their inability to throw goals from
fouls and cover. Summary:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27
BAv|S REQUESTS CLUB
IT. TO REMOVE HIS NAME

In . lettsr addressed to Secretary
Haas of the Commercial club, dated
yesterday, copy Of which was found
on the letter file in the board Of public
works office today, President Bavis OF
the board, tenders his resignation as a
club member because of that organi1a-
tons apparent self-interest in mat
ters vitality affecting the general wei
fare of the community" The letter
reads as follows:
Secretary Commercial Club, City:
Dear Mr.. Haas-Enciosed please find
check for $40 in payment of dues up
to December l, 1915
l regret the necessity of requesting
that my name be removed from the
roster of membership from that date.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27

DUFFY TAKES LEAD.
Lichtenfels and Father Duffy have
taken the lead in the two-men tourna-
ment being held at the City alleys.
Yesterday they rolled 1905.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27

Totals ......... 9 16
Foul Goals Missed-Lanning, WEIGH
man, Schepman, 3; Parker, 2: Hamp-
ton, Logan, 2; Chappelle, 6. Referee
Allison. Timekeeper-Weichm
Broom handles are needed in Glas-
gov, Scotland, which formerly got its
supplies from northern Europe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27
ROUGH TACTICS
FAILS TO CHECK
RICHMOND FIVE
Nohr's Sturdy Warriors Bat
tie Gloriously Before Root,
ers Who Accompany Team
to Winchester Floor.
RIcHMoND's RECORD.

Accompanied by about $50 rooters
the Richmond high school basket ball
team journeyed to Winchester last
night and returned home with the
scalp of the enemy hanging at their
belt, winning the game by the score of
40 to 10.
The play was the toughest the local
boys have engaged in this season and
some idea of the feeling between the
teams may be gathered from the fact
that both teams were penalized for a
total of Is personal fouls.
Richmond took the lead from the
start and held it throughout This
aroused the ire of Winchester boys
who ueed some choice language on
the floor and INDUCED in all the tricks
at their command to rattle the local
boys without success. Porter was the
particular star for Richmond making
eight field goals. The score:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27
FACES FORGERY COUNT

The charge OF forgery may be placed
against L. Dow Nutter. until recently
manager OF the Richmond branch OF
the Metropolitan Life Insurance com
pany. who is charged with the embez
element Of approximately $500 In
funds Of the insurance company. Il IL
alleged that Nutter forged the name
of . Richmond woman on IN insurance
policy and made . collection which
was never redeemed
He has been placed under $4,000
bond.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27

Totals 80. 686 672 664 1922
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27
DuBS Defeat STARS
IN STRAIGHT GAMES

Often, star of the all-star bowling
team. was off form last night. and as
a consequence the Dubs won three
games straight. The Dubs declare that
II Often had been at his best the re-
result would have been the same, for
they say they have his number. Haner
made high score, 22l, and an average
OF 1877. Bennett was a close second
with an average of 161. Summary:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27

Totals -. 452 513 439 1894
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27
FOUNTAIN SQUAD
WHIPS 0LYMPICS

Fountain City defeated the Olympic
basketball team of Richmond last ev-
ening at the Coliseum by the score of
1876. Fountain City boys showed
marked ability in pulling off flying
tackles Harrison, the referee, did
not see half the fouls, for he failed
to call them. There was plenty Of
slugging The lineup:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27
OPENS SALESROOM

Frank Taube, local agent for the
Pullman automobile. has opened sales
rooms at 1924 East Main street, and
extends an invitation to all autotsts to
give him a call.
He reports that the Pullman is meet
ing with great success and anticipates
q big business during the coming year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27
SEDANS TRIUMPH
over ROADSTERS

The Roadsters and Sedans Of the
Westcott Motor Car league met at
City alleys last night played pretty
evenly. The Sedana won two and lost
one.
There were no high scores and none
are expected until the boys set . little
more practice. Few Of them have ever
handled q ball before.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27
MODELS TAKE TWO
FROM HABERDASHERS

Rolling in championship form, the
Models took two out OF three from the
Lichtenfels Haberdashers last night at
the city alleys. Their handicap helped
the Models win the first. but they
played good games and deserve all the
credit Erik and r. Miller tied at 225
for high score, but the former made
high average, 199.- Summary:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27
Richmond,
Winchester.


Foul goals-Missed-Brow 5, Par
ker S, Bullerdick 3, Hitchcock 2. Per-
sonal fouls-Brown, Parker, Pitts,
Meranda 4, Bullock 2, Hitchcock,
Rupe 3, Davis 2. Referee-Chattin.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-27

Foul Goals Observation-Disclosures, 8;
Jordan. l. Hale, 1; Boyer, !; McNutt,
4. Referee--Harrison, of Fountain
City. Timekeeper-Weich
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-26
a successive subsequent insertion.
G1ITr . sSterrott

creek running through said lots to a
pUnt ON the boundary line of lot 26,
ll0 feet south Of the northeast cornor
Of said lot 90; thence northerly along
the east boundary line of lot 20 l4O feet
to the northeast corner thereof; thence
westerly along the north boundary lines
Of lots 20 and 27 1896 feet to the north
west corner of lot q the place of be-
ginning; all situate in the Hall Subdi-
vision in the j, NJ Townsend Donation
Land Claim in township and $ south
Of range west Of the Willamette Meri-
dian, excepting the right of way Of the
Oregon Electric Railway Company
across portion thereof; aud also lot
numbered 81 in Homestead Acres.
Witness my hand and the seal Of said
court affixed this 2ltn day Of April,
A, y. 1913.
(Seal,) MAX GElILHAR,
Clork
BY A, i. McGregor Deputy
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-26
DR.. STONES
Drug Store

The only cash drug store in Oregon
and show cases are loaded with drugs
medicines, notions, toilet articles wines
and liquors Of all kinds for medicinal
purposes. Dr. Stone is regular gradu
ate in medicine and has had many
years Of experience in the practice
Consultations are free. Prescriptions
are free aud only regular price for
medicine, Dr. Stone can be found al
his drug store, Salem, Oregon, from
GAO in the morning until at night
Free delivery to all parts Of the city
and within radius Of 100 miles.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-26

psS, T3 B H WHITE ana R. W, WAT.
IS,, IUN osteopatlic physicians and
l1eNe specialists. Graduates Of
FFneIIeoa Filyal School of Osteopathy
alIG.sy,i.Ie, Mo. Post graduate and
iPeel9l2ed in nerve diseases AZ Los
sS.g5s SSugeies college. Treat acute and
TTslSaia T.{ diseases, Consultation free
NV NV attendant, Office jO5.5O6 U. IS
PPal,i3naI Bank building Phone $50
Phole 49, '''u NaP''oi street
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

pS 0. L, SCOTT-Graduate Of Chiro
practices Fountain Head, Davenport
Owa. If you have tried everything
I'd have got no relief, try Chiroprac.
ic spinal adjustments and get well.
office 4O6-7S U. s. National Bank
Building Phone Main 81. Residence
Main S2S.R.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-26
DRY o1BAN1Na-PRBsBNG.

DRY CLEANING-Cleanlug, pressing,
repniring.altefations and drcssmaking.
Special summer rates given; first
class work guaranteed. Goods called
fJ- and delivered free Night SER
vice. Apparel Service Co.. i5S south
High street, phone 72s. Opposite
Oregon Electric depot. II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher)
NO. O22i
Department Of the Interior. -

(PuDllsher)
No. 02279
Department Of the Interior. -
U. S. Land Office at Portland, Or,
March 20, 1915.
Notice IS hereby given that Georgia
p. Cantrcll, of silyerton, Oregon, wh1
on October %. 1909, made Homestead
Entry No. O2270, for southeast quarter,
Section 81, Township South, Range 2
East, Willamette Meridian, mas filed
notice Of intention TO make final five
year Proof TO establish claim to the
land above described, before the Reg.
lister and Receiver U. s. Land Office,
Oregon, on the 11th day of
May, 1915.
Claimant names MS witnesses:
B. p. Rode. Of 1ullt, Oregon.
T.. l.. Patterson, Of Hullt, Oregon.
W. Z. Hampton, Of Silyerton, Oregon.
Lueian Hampton of Silverton, Oregon
N. CAMPBELL,
Register.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-26
TOO NOVEL.

Lady (recently morhed)--D you
know | find it quite hard TO remember
my new name.
Her Friend Naturally dear; you had
the old one 80 long, you know--Detrolt
Free Press. ,rBxaAAB
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-26
FOR SALE

FOR SALE -- Horscy and mares
$l3j takes pair Of bay mares, well
matched, chunky built, good workers
siaele and double; $25, double har-
ness, must be sold, best offer; will
give trial to suit buyer $50 takes
pair mares, weight 1900 lbs; good
workers, single and double; almost
new harness vita this pair mares.
SJj takes good dappe gray horse,
weight 1900, good worker single and
double; will hitch 90 suit buyer; will
give trial; have no mate to him,
Sl6j takes pair brown mares, weight
250O, good workers single and double,
are best offer; with this pair Of
mares almost new set double harness
S2j. One pair horses, weight 2GOO,
aye 7 and S, good workers, viii give
trials price $3.50 Six sets Of double
harness and two sets single harness;
ono good farm wagon almost new, 3.
inch tire. One sorrel horse, weight
1900 lbs, works single and double, 3
years old, price $sj. $50 buys bay
huse, weight 1850; win hitch to suit
buyer and give trial $50 takes mare,
weight 1850, good worker Call and
make offer, must be sold. $ij buys
driving horse, weight 1850. Capital
City Transfer CO.., barn $50 Couth
Commercial. Ask for foreman.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-26
ABSTRACTS

UNION ABSTRACT CO. Abstracts
that Protect Our books posted up to
date each morning. Call Main 1249
and a messenger will call for your
abstract j, C. Siegmund, president;
Max Gehlhar, secretary, 245 State
street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-26

R. N. of A.--"oregon Grape Camp"
No. 1860, meets every Thursday even.
ing in Mccormack building, Court and
Liberty streets Elevator. Mrs. Syl.
via Schaupp, l70l Market, Oracle;
Hazel Price, Imperial Furniture Co,
recorder
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-26

PACIFIC LODGE No. So A. p. & A..
M. Stated COMMUNICATION third Fri
day in each month at 1880 p m. In
the Masonic Temple, Glenn G. Niles,
W. NJ; Ernest II, Choate. secretary.