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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
TORNADO TOLL
IS TEN DEAD;
MANY MISSING
Wires to Storm District are
Down and the Loss is
Unknown.

hlrTLE ROCK Ark. Doc 27.-Rc-
ports today from central Arkansas
which was swept BY Il tornado y"stcr.
day show that 10 persons ar" dead and
that a score Of others may have lost
'hcir lives. U! N" known dead five
;rc white and five negroes.
Wire communication with parts Of
the district swept by the storm has
been cut oil and it may be 4 day or two
before the exact number OF dead is
known and property loss established.
Much apprehension was felt here To
day regarding the fate Oi the stat" "on-
vict farm at Tucker. southeast of here
where 325 state prisoners were at
work. The farm was believed to havr
heen directly in the storm path and
as all wire connections with II was los;
when the tornado first descended it
was feared some Of the CunviClS might
have escaped during the confusion.
]. L. Burkctt, warden OF tho state
penitontiary here" is on his way to -
farm with a strong detachment o!
guards.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Adamson Bill to be Ignored
i'll Making New Pay ii
rolls.
REFUSE A COMPROMISE
BrotherhoodS Notified That
Issue Will Be Left to
Courts.

NE% YORK, Dee. 27.-Pending the
decision Of ia" supreme court OF the
United States on the question OF the
c'nsii;utionality OF the Adamson eight
hour law the railroad managers de.
clar" th.y will not he parties to any
action that might tend to nulify or an.
llcipaic IN any way the court proceed.
ing
The railroad workers Of the country
are being notified that the Adamson
law viii hr ignored in making up pay.
rolls after January aud until such
time as the ISSUE is finally determined
in the courts"
The notices contain the first formal
declaration that pending decision Of
The court there would be no comprom,
iHc on hours or wages between rail.
roads and hru'hcrhuuds.
Meanwhile the conference commit.
toe % railroad managers met here to.
day 10 discuss the situation prepare.
tory +" Joint meeting tomorrow with
brotherhood cnicfs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
VIVA. IN LOAN BANK
! DISTRICT NO. TWO
Location for Twelve Federal
Farm Institutions IS
Chosen Today.
lI;v A.soclatch Prcssl

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27-SprinG-
field, Mass, Baltimore. Md. Columbia.
S. c, Louisville. Ky. New Orleans.
La, st. Louis. Mo. st. Paul. Mimi,
Omaha, Ncb.. Wichita. Has. Houston.
Texas. Berkeley. Cal. and Spukanc.
Wash, have been chosen as locations
for IL federal farm loans banks.
Included in district no. are. Penn
sylvania, Delaware. Maryland. Vir.
ginia, West Virginia and the District
OF Columbia and in district 40. ! Ohio
Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Tho
banks will he established as soon as
practicable. Under the law each will
have capital Of S750.O0O.
One of chief tasks now confronting
the board is to find experienced en-
ployees for the new banks. More than
5000 applications for positions have
been received. The appointments will
be exempt from civil service rCEula.
tions but the hoard intends to assem-.
BILE a corps OF men experienced in
banking
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

mcnt Of It's stopping marked one a.
the peculiar freak happenings fUr
which no cause can be assigned other.
wise than ut happened"
Members OF the student body with
Superstitious tendency believe the
clock stopped for sentimental reasons
because It was being deserted. after
serving faithfully for so many years.
The clock has licked steadily away
for period OF % years and has with
such extreme regularity pcaled out tile
hours OF the day that residents for
blocks around have relied on the time.
piece 10 keep engagements. 10 retire
to serve meals and IN fact have OH
some instances practically done ava,
with clocks in their homes. When tho
clock stopped Friday CONSERVATION
reigncd supreme until the janitOr af-
ter considerable persuasion induced
the time piece 20 again take up its
grind and yesterday evening the face
was again illuminated and the old
timo schedule resumed.
The new Normal building will not
he adorned with clock The State
Board Of Control when it sold the old
building recently reserved the clock
though exactly what disposition will
be made of ii has not been determined.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
NORMAL CLOCK STOPS ON.
MINUTE STUDENTSLEAVE.
Long Arm of Coincidence Reaches Out to Tmepiece After
Twenty Three Years of Steady Service
to the City

"Twenty.thrcc years without sIunb.
ering, tick took tick, took, and it
STOPPED So did the clock in the tow.
or Of the old Normal school building
on Fairmont avenue just as tho old
clock on the stair" immortalized by
Longfellow in his poem stop short
never TO 20 again when the old man
died"
The occasion for the stopping Of the
Normal clock. however. marked the
final leave taking of the old cdifco for
the new on last I'-ira" wien ~ some
strange freak of fate IN" hands stop.
ped just as the program celebrating
the leaving OF the old for the new was
concluded ana the students were leav.
ing the building for III" last time.
For time members of the faculty
were inclined to believe that some mis-.
chievous student In order TO inculcatc
some OF the sentimental and spcctaCu-
lar into the closing hours of tho build
ing's usefulness as an educational in.
stitution, had so manipulated the work.
fngs of the clock as to cause ii TO
stop at this time investigation so far
has failed to reveal the Culprit and 1t
Is now believed the clock stopped of It's
own accord and that the propitious mo.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
HAVE PLAN FOR
NATIONAL MARKET
New York City Commission
er Would Eliminate
Middlcman.

NEW YORK. Dec. 27-Plans for n
great "natimal murket' thru which
food products both for consumption in
this city and shipment abroad would
be handled here under governmental
supervision for the purpose of climin-
ating the middlcman as an ccOmnomic
factor were announced today by Jos.
Hartigan. commissioner of weights
and measures Of this city.
lie said that in April conferences
will he held which he had assurances
would be attended by leading prOduc-
Crs from every state as we'll as Official
representatives appointed by the var.
iOus governors to take up practical
details OF the plan.
The move he said has the endorse.
mcnt of Mayor Mitchell and the meet.
ing is to be held under city auspices.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Postage Rate Raise
Predicted Failure

WASHINGTON. aJec. 27.-Housc
leaders predicted today that tho pro.
posed increases in postage rates ON
second class matter now included IN
the tentative draft Of the post office
appropriation bill never would be ell
acted INFO law.
Chairman Henry of tho Rules com.
mittcc said he believed publishers had
made out a good case against the pro.
posed increase that they would be Civ.
on the fullest hearing before any rule
was reported on it and that he had no
desire TO gag debate on the propositions
on the floor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
MAJ Keatley Resigns
From w. Va. Guards

Especial Dispatch Ia West Vlrginian)
CHARLESTON. W. Va. Dec. 27.-
The resignation Of Major Harry w.
Kcatley. of the medical department Of
the West Virginia National Guard, was
received today from Huntington by Ad.
idtant General John c. Bond. 1t was
Immediately forwarded to tn" War de.
partment and its acceptance recon.
mcndCd.
When the Second Regiment was sent
10 the border last fall Major Keatley
was given permission to resume his
professional duties at the West Vir.
ginia state hospital.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
j. S. PAPER MILL
IS NEW PROJECT
Plant to Assure Adequate
Supply Recommended to
Congress.

WASHING TON. Dec. "7.-Erectior
81 government pulp and paper mill to
assure the government paper supply
. t reasonable prices was Recommended
TO the joint congressional committee
on printing today by committee which
annually draws specifications for gov
eminent paper.
The government uses approximately
"O,OO0.OO0 pounds al print paper a year
which is sufficient 10 absorb the out.
Put OF a 50-ton mill.
The report says water power and
extensive forests and mineral depos.
its 10 supply such mill can be found on
nan! government reservations. The
House committee on printing has also
recommended a government mill.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
GERMAN AGENTS
ARRIVE At HAGUE
Now Making Arrangements
for Proposed Peace
Conference.

LONDON. Dee. GA dispatch from
TIL" Hague to the Exchange Telegraph
company says German agents have ar.
rived at The Hague to make prelimi.
nary arrangements for German dele
gates to The peace conference suggest.
cd in German reply TO President vii.
sun's note. The dispatch follows:
In view Of the preparatory meeting
o! delegates to peace conference sue.
sCst"d in the German reply 10 Presi.
dent Wilson. German agents have ar
rived at The Hague and are making
Inquiries for hotel accommodation for
German delegates.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Pennsylvania R, R,
Declares Dividend

PHILADELPHIA. Lee - - The
Pennsylvania company which operates
Pennsylvania railroad lines west o.
ittshurgh today declared dividend
ul per cent. making eight for the
year. This is an increase Of per
cent over 1915.
The directors elected benjamin Nc.
Keen fifth vice president. lie is now
general manager. Il. T.. McCarty. at
present general superintendent of tue
Southwest system at Columbus Ohio.
was made resident vice president N
Detroit. William HodGdOn. freight
traffic manager, was promoted TO the
position of traffic manager.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Torreon Occupation
is Confirmed
(By Associated Prcssl

Ell PASC, Dec 81. - Official CON
firmation OF occupation of Torreon br
Villa forces was made today by Car.
rama Counsel Bravo here. TOrrcor
was evacuated by General Talamantc
and his command of 1000 defactc
troops. Bravo said because of supe.
riOr opposing force.
Bravo denied rImors that Gen. Muir
gia. commander at Chihuahua City &.
had an understanding with Villa and
had made no effort to oppose Villas
recent capture Of Chihuahua City.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
College Men Meet
In Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH. Dec. 27.--More than
900 college mon from all parts of The
country were here today for the hi
cunicl convention OF the Sigma Aplha
Epsilon fraternity.
business sessions in charge OF Pres!
dent u. Il. Amy. Of New York, were
held in the headquarters hotel AMI
tonight the new ritual will be exon.
lifted for the first time. The convcn
rion will not adjourn till Friday night
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
GERMANS STOP
AMERICAN SHIP
Submarine Commander AL
lows Wheat Cargo to
Proceed to France.

HANltE, France. Dec. y. - Gag.
''Ial'r Of the American steamer Sac.
Idm"niO. who arrived here from Bur-
nos Aires with cargo of wheat. re
ports that he was stopped in tn" Eng
Iisl channel by Il German submarine
Th" cpmMa!dcr of the submarine
ordered him TO cone on board with his
papers and after examining them said:
"iou are carrying wheat. which VIC
consider cuntrahamd al war. to France.
1t is lucky for You that your ship Is
american, Othcrwsi" we should have
torpcdocd you with great pleasure. ION
can prnrc"d. Good luck 10 YOU
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Thinks Minister is
Robber and Shoots
T., ,-.1r..i,.i IT,.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. -. Rev. l.. T.
Doty. Baptist minister. IS in a Seri.
Gus condition today from a gun shot
wound inflicted by a patruiman who
last night mi~tOUh the clergyman for Il
robber when he WAS making Il pur-
chase in a store.
The patronau said DR.. Doty It'd
been pointed out to him as Il rubbrr
and that he shot Wh"n the minister re
fused tn comply with HIS commands t.
hold up his hands. Dr. DOtv WAS put.
ting some change into his pocket and
lhr poIrOlnran said he believed he was
drawing Il revolver.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Widow is Shot by
Unknown Man
,I;y Associated Press

PITTSBURGH. Dec. 27.-AIrs. An,
g"lina Pulcr widow, was shot and
killed in boarding house here today by
an unidentified man who escaped. An.
gclO Guiana who was sitting in the
room talking to her was perhaps fatal,
~ wounded while trying to shield her
TN" crime was committed in the
presence Of MIR. l'uler's little daughter
who also grapplcd with the stranger.
No cause WAS assigned by police for
the crime.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Million Foot GaSSer
Surprises M, V. T. Go.

The Mononguhcla Valley Traction
Company was surprised Yesterday
when million foot gasser came in on
the G. S. Pitzer farm on Dunkard Mill
run. The flow came from sand that
they had been looking OH as a possibil.
ity but hardly probability.
The new well is near the mains of
the company and can be easily con.
nected up and turned into the city
Other wells arc now being drilled BY
the company and other gassers may
come In in few days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
City Nets $50 in Forfeits
From Xmas Gambling Raids

Money seems to be the easiest thing
yet for the city to pinch During
Christians day the cops managed to
>crapc up Il mragrc $50 in rorrcils.
Seventy homes came from Lee Trim.
BILE Shields IIoiiway. John Anderson.
Charles Valentine. Arthur Notes. nIor.
20 Merchant. Philip Temple EariI of
he above named colOred gents gave
10.
IL the raid % Tom Dcvcny's poker
game Things were different. John Doe
gave $40; John Dough. $40: John Joe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

so: Joe john. $40; Pete Doc $40:
Joe Pete. $40: Toe Doc. $40; Tusca
Doe $40. All were white men.
Two lruEkS in police court lh',
morning paid So each for sOuscs. The.
wer" Steve Gabby and James Burn
Godfrey Johnson drunk. paid s. for
felt. Dave p"asvilI forfeited Sc;
Thomas Erammun forfeited SO for dis
orderly conduct having soaked some
young man in the jaw who wanted to
get into hous" on the East Side after
Il woman; Wash Pcstry. forfeited Sc.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Monks at Prayer;
Monastery Burns
,Ey Assufar"! lrrs-,

MONTREAL. Ont. Dee 21.-Thc
monastery and chapel Of the Trappist
monks AT Okla were destroyed by fire
today. The monastery is famous for
the cheese produced on 4 farm cult.
waited by the monks
When tn" fire broke out today. the
monks numbering 100. were all at
PRAYER in the chapel. They fought the
flames vigorously but were unable tn
control them owing to poor water pres
sure Tho buildings destroyed wore
erected on the sit" of a monastery
burned down in 1902.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Southern Methodists
Meet in Baltimore

BALTIMORE. Dec. 27.-Southerr
Methodist members Of the joint com
mission on union with the Methodist
Episcopal church met here today for
organization. Bishop Warren A. Cand.
Ter Of Atlanta. Ga. was selected az
chairman succeeding the late Bishop
a. w. Wilson. of Baltimore.
The joint commission will begin do
alterations here tomorrow in effort to
agree upon Il definite basis of corporate
union OF the two bodies representing
more than G.300,000 members.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
MARYLAND MAY
NOW BE LOST
Relief Ships Have Found No
No Trace of Sinking
Steamer.

NANTUCKET. Mass. bee. 27.-Thc
steamer Maryland which reported by
wireless on Christmas night that she
was sinking had not been found today
The coast guard cutters AcuShnct and
Gresham which had proceeded from
WuOdshOlc and Boston respectively to
III" position approximately 100 miles
southeast Of this island where the
Maryland sounded distress calls. sent
word this morning that they had found
not Il trace ui the steamer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
GLAZE STORM IN EAST.

NEW YORK, Dec. 81. --- y glaze
storm which loaded telegraph and tel.
cphUnc wires with ice. seriously inter
fcrrCd To-Day with communication in
the state and to a considerable extent
the east. Some trouble
was experienced as far west as Chi
chgU bu' conditions were reported US
in that direction.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Shoots Woman And
Then Kills Himself

BUFFALO. Dec. CECILIA Schnit.
ger. ~ years old was shot dead. today
by man believed by police 10 be
Maurice Gold. A. years old Of Phila-
delphia who aftcrward committed sui.
eide by shooting.
Miss Schnitzer came here 4 weeks
ago from Philadelphia and was to
have been married Saturday night TO
a Buffalo man.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Only Needed a Little Time.

We took Jean Ia get pair If shoes,
md after being titcd she was asked
IL they were comfortable. well,
grandma" She said they are n little
siil' in places. hut think they'll hr
all right after They got acquainted with
my feet. thicagn Trihua-.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Ohio Soldier Dies
From Pneumonia
(By Associated Pressl

Ell PASo, Dec. 27.-Private Evan
Penny. of Company D, Fourth Ohio In.
fantry, died at Fort Bliss last night OF
pneumonia. His father is Harvey
mry of Prospect, Ohio.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. IIeTner and
daughter Miss Naomi and Miss Mary
Berry went to Wheeling this after
uoon for visit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
The Weather

West Virginia
Rain and colder to.
night. Thursday.
partly Clou Il y;
much colder with
snow in the noun.
ialnS.
Local Readings.
r. p. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
5 a. M. today, As.
Yesterdays wealth
err cloudy; temper
81; minimum, 81;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
Nature Suits Neither.

+ waite GIRL spends fully as much
time in curling her hair rs cUlor"I
girl does in trying TO comb hers
straight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
VISITING HERE

Mrs. Frank McCrcu. of Butler. Pa.
is the guest of Mr.. aud Mrs. Ernest
Clommer OF Pennsylvania avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27

LONDON. Dec DETERMINATIONS
continued to pass between the capital
OF tho Entente allied nations rrgardin,
reply TO be mad" TO the p"UCC proposal
of the Central powers and their allies.
The answer ha" been prepared in Paris
and is now the subject OF discussion
between various ministers
It is unlikely that any step will be
taken by Great Britain and the other
countries OF the Entente with regard
To President Wilson's note aud itr
swift counterpart until the Entente al
lies have dealt with the German pro.
pusal.
1t is understood here that the reply
does not Civ" specific terms. but re
ters generally to the objects OF the al.
lies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-27
SENDS
PEACE NOTE TO
BELL|GERENTS
Germany's Reply to Wilson
Message Not Yet in
Washington.


WASHINGTON. Dec. -. Official
information has been received here
that Sweden has addressed peace
note to h"llIg"rrntS and sent copies 10
n"utrals urging consideration Ul peace
terms.
Grrnany'> reply 10 prosi tent MI.
sons peace note had net been r"r"i.yd
here in official form carly today and
officials were rcscrvimg comment uH.
Ill they had mad an opportunity 10
study II. Despite the diSappUintmcutS
because Germany has not accCdrd to
tho Presidents suggestion ard laid
down her terms the general view pre-
walls that the reply was another step
forward in the peace movement be-.
cause il lett room for subsequent ncgU-
IiatiunS.
Some officials pointed out that tho
United States coulG do nothing fur
rhrr and could not decide ON Il course
until III" Entente allies have also re.
piled to The note.
Their anSwGr ha, hen forecast by
the Entente diplomats here aa Il ruur.
tGCuS recognition vi the Presidents
purposes and ideals but prnhHhl: I
farm refusal ~ enter INTO conference
without having terms advanced first.
TIE HAGUE. Dec. .7.-T"c nutcr,
section OF the world union uf churches
hold crowded meeting in lii" largest
church in the city. The speakers on.
dorSed President Wilson's act OF f..
in sending of his note To the
cnts and cXhUrtcd their brethren in
h"Iligur,m countries IL foster an at
mOsphcrc in which the idea OF peace
might be developed.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-01-14

ELL. rORRE& RuN~ "
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-01-14
- EEEEETA DTNER0.


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
LEEDY IS RECIPIENT OF BEAUTIFUL GIFT
 FROM ELKS' LODGE
Enjoyable Affair Held at Elks' Home at Which Solid Gold Membership Card Is Presented to
 Life Member

A well attended meeting of Birmingham lodge No 7s Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. was held last night at their home on Eighth avenue Exalted Ruler John w. Perkins presiding. Several ap- plications for membership were received and the report of the committees on the house warming held last week, and. the presentation of a life membership to John s. Leedy past exalted ruler. were made A dinner was given MT. Leedy by a number of brother Ellxs and close personal friends honor of his approaching wedding to Miss Crockett which will take place today in Atlanta. At this affair the presentation to MT. Leedy was made.
 "A beautiful solid gold membership card. suitably engraved and with the emblem of the order embossed on the back. the gift of the lodge to MT Leedy in recog- milton of his faithful services to the lodge and order. was presented to him at the close of the dinner, which was presided over by Dr. Perkins. The Rev. l.. G. II. Williams, chaplain of the lodge made the presenta ton speech, in which he paid fine tribute to Mir. Leedy and wished him much success and happiness in the future. The recipient was much affected on receiving the beautiful gift. and ex- pressed his deep thanks and apprecia : ton of the honor that had been conferred and stated he would cherish it always
 Short talks were made by Col Henry Gray. Dr. J. W. Perkins, MT. McLain, Col. W. B. Leedy and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
Headquarters
 For Confederate Reunion
 Are Named By Comnittee
Invitations to Confederate Ball to Be Mailed Tonight Washington and Memphis to Make Bid for Next Reunion is Announced Nations Capitol Making Strong
 Bid for Final General Reunion

R. A. Brown, chairman of the execu- tive committee of the reunion, which opens Tuesday, yesterday. announced the been assigned to the different depart ments of the organization. The reunion headquarters will adjoin the American Trust and Savings building. The offices of Chairman Brown, Secretary Radcliffe, the housing committee and press repre- sentatives will be located therA.
 Other headquarters announced yester- day follow:
 Relief department and base hospital Motion building, corner First avenue and Nineteenth street, pr. J. D. Heacock in charge
 Texas Rangers, in charge Of Capt. George Holland, courthouse, third floor.
 Hearquarters of General Young and staff, Tutwiler hotel
 Headquarters of Forrest cavalry Gen. W. A. Collier of Memphis commanding, Tutwiler hotel.
 Headquarters for state divisions to be announced.
 Validating office, Southeastern Tarin association, Motion building.
 Hillman hotel, headquarters for various camps.
 Motion hotel, headquarters for several state organizations.
 General encampment fair grounds
 Sons of Veterans, Lyric theatre. head quarters third floor, First National Bank building.
 General meeting, Bijou theatre, Third avenue and Seventeenth street
 Ball to be held at the Hippodrome. Third avenue and Seventeenth street.
 Invitations to the Confederate ball will be mailed tonight, according to plans outlined at a meeting held yesterday aft ernoon with Thomas Bowron, chairman presiding. The ball will be held Wednes- day night of next week at the Hippo drome and will be attended by practically