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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
C,reat Naval Battle
Off Danish Coast
!, Battle Has No Equal In
| History
|lyoo LIVES WERE LOST
a.. and Naval Fleets Engage in
f eIs r;ght in Which Between Tween
ga Eve and Thirty Warcraft Were
destroyed.

| Uesp''
u. onragement between the
.' nhI and German fleets off the
Ia .,,i coast was the greatest naval
.Hle in the worlds history. 1t is
.s snr that $50 warships took part.
n.twaen twenty-five and tlirty
,,oroft ranging from dread
|,ushts to submarines were de-
Rs,r Admiral Horace Wood, who
sr his flag upon the battle cruiser
IriDrble, lost his life in, the en-
keement'
Tbis information and further de-
M If tbe mighty action were given
|. bv the British admiralty in a
NO official statement. This report
Units that the 25,O00-ton dread
Ingbt Marlborough was torpedoed,
n was able to get to port. The
F,rsDte was damaged by artillery
h,
The admiralty denies that Zeppe-
rs played a prominent part in the
Fitting. one appeared on the scene,
was stated. but was quickly driven
] by gun fire.
There was enormous loss of life
nODg the British officers, indicating
/ M all had stuck to their posts and
Id bravely and according to the old
ys traditions Of England.
| Eleven British battleships took part
the action.
British papers claim that the ac-
sn was a victory for England, the
tnan feet being put to flight and
Battered.
More than 10000 men lost their
hes in this, the greatest naval en-
cement that has ever occurred in
IL age of the worlds history.
Notwithstanding the British navy
Ifrpd severely, England still claims
|lrOl of the North sea.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
The Lavish Jenkins.

In October, 1856, a religtously mind
ed Buckinghamshire farmer named
Jenkins brought his frstborn to the
parish church to be christened, and
This was TO be the name: Abel Benja-
min Caleb Daniel Ezra Felix Gaorlel
IIaggai Isaac Jacob Kish Levi Manoah
Nehemiah Obadiah Peter Quartus
Rcchab Samuel Tobiah Uzziel Naniah
Word Xystus Zcchariah. 1t Will De
observed that the names are all ar
ranged in alphabetical order and are
rs far as possible selected from Scrip
tire II was only with the very great
est difficulty that the clergyman as
shaded Mr. Jenkins, but eventually II
was decided to christen the boy simply
Abel.-Chamhers Journal
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
Great Britain Still Supreme"

Great Britain still holds undiSputeC
supremacy of the seas, in the iud@.
ment of Winston Spencer Churchill
recently first lord Of the admiralty
who now has resumed his pariamen.
tary duties after service with his regi-
ment at the front, and whose opin-
ions on naval matters are still eagerly
sought in England.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09

British casualties in May were
much heavier than in either of the
two preceding months. The total from
all fields Of operation. as compiled
from published lists, is 1867 officers
and 2S.470 men. The total in March,
including officers and men, was 90
424. and in April 20,511.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
WANNA Affection.

She tearfully)-You don't love ME as
you used to do. He-Why do you say
that? She-Because you think | look
as pretty in cheap dress as | do in a
creation that costs four times as much
money.-Richmond Times-D Dispatch.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
Cocoa In West Africa.

Throughout their whole area the
Portuguese provinces of Sac Thome
and Principe, West Africa, are under
cocoa cultivation to such an extent that
the Traveller is met on every side by the
sour odor Of fermenting cocoa.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
A Bet On "Teddv."

Fred Schumm, political stake
holder, of Brooklyn, reported a bet
of $3.50 against $500 that Roosevelt
will be the next president He said
the odds against Hughes being nomi-
mated are to 5. Root is a 7-to-1
chance.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
Help Wanted.

We have a splendid answer for
first-class conundrum, but somehow
can't fit them, which is: One looks
after the marriage altar and the 9TH
er alters the marriage. We suspect
a minister and lawyer are involved.
PHILADELPHIA Ledger.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
River and Harbor Bill Passes.

After persistent fight lasting for
weeks the senate passed the rivers
and harbors appropriation bill. car
rying approximately $43,000,000, by
a vote of 50 to 81
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
GIVE YOUR BEST.

Postponement of a righteous
act is never right. The sooner
we sow the seeds of love the
sooner we begin to reap the
bountiful harvest of happiness
and joy. The sooner we give to
the world the best we have the
sooner the best will begin to
come back to US; IL not in WIS.,
ibIe material things, then In
what is much to be desired
spiritual and mental delights.
Selected.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
Cards of Thanks.

l wish to cordially thank my friends,
one and all who gave me their inhu-
ence and votes in the late primary
election, and | promise to give you as
good service as I've done in the past.
Very respectfully,
G.. F. BULLARD.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09

A new vote of credit for $500
100000 will soon be moved in the
reichstag although the government
has enough cash on hand to carry
on the war for some time, according
TO the VoSsiSche Zeitung.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
10 ian Losses Put at 10000.

boTo " Moraht, the famous German
military critic, in a review of the
Austro- Hungarian offensive against
the Italians. estimates the Italian
casualties at 10000.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
MisdeaIs.

Sillicus-Love is a game in which
Cupid deals the cards. Cynicus-Then
why does he so often deal from the
bottom of the deck? - Philadelphia
Record.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
Twenty-Four German Planes Burn.

Twenty four German military ae-
roplanes are reported to have been
destroyed by a fire which swept the
aerOdrome at Dresden.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
British Actor Works in HOSPITAL.

Sir T. r. Benson, the famous Brit
ish actor, and his wife are going to
Saloniki to work in Serbian military
hospitals, it was announced at Lon
don.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
Not He.

"Does he interest himself in booksF
"No," shifted Mrs. Newrich; my nus
hand has clerks do that for him.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09

The great theater for virtue is con-
science.-Cicern
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
Life without
langufd thing.
Accused of Cruelty.

for June an vi S'e'ty'
month for j af'icle ATTACKING una
season thrc cruel treatment of Ger
Mrs. Anna'r rs, especially the wound
Augustine, Shed in the semi official
---------rlan Gazette. It declares
FOR RECss wounded prisoners
Lemon stpcd of their belongings and
ply ii TIL mobs, Fanatical women.
uidie. ! fury by the sight of the
INCUB shouted threats at them.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
Y L !

HaVeRupet by Bulgarian and Ger
from Wnps. has been favorably re-
not, now the population. The crowds
llnesS fted their friendly sentiments
as 70 ting Long live the allies"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
al Law in SaIoriki Zone.

Co., Palaatch from Saloniki says the
by General Sarrail of
vspn law in the entire zone occu-
WHY the entente allies, a step
s q result of the 0ccunatinn
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09
d BuIgars Fighting.

9'e'la--Ah etween Bulgarian and
WeuulhS. fnear Demir- Hissar in
cheaper than d, and tba bomhard-
VIZ. -, bulgarian cities by al
,o',, "l.nou'was announced by the
''' '"is'ftios. The cities she'll
--.---- ----.l and Porto Lagos. In
FOUND-y an ammunition depot
Owner may h. The Bulgarian line
flying same from Radoven, Pulievo
vertisement. Trough Vetrina, Ramna
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-06-09

Stella--An e
a wedding.
cheaper than
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-11-16
Brown Army, Representing "A
Foreign Power Intervening III
Mexico, lnvades Texas and Al
vances on Brownsville
ALL RULES OF WAR ARE
TO BE CLOSELY FOLLOWED
Towns Are to be Captured and
Manufacturing Plants OF VAR
Gus Kinds Seized White 3"
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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-11-16
Colored Men Are Being Used to
Displace Striking Unionists, Ac
cording TO a Report Presented
to Federation Meeting
PROMPT STEPS ARE TO BE
TAKEN 70 REMEDY MATTER
Organization of the Blacks III the
Southland Suggested as Means
of Overcoming the Difficulty
Other Matters Discussed.


I1Iumtr, Mir. Nov. 90 -Th, cW -
lrutou of -nuthetu n"srpc- t" north
,ru labor routcrs. today was brought
Goo attention &C the convention uf the
American Federation of Labor when
IfD committee ON oTr1uiNttiuu hHur-
I.E reported 90 rcsu'utiuu designated
Co .umuuf, what Wa onuryt"t.zcd
as .m,uI., io the worker 900 the
northern states.
m, teaulutum Wn.,u wa adopted
hN the convention. rr.ltod that the
.ut,stu:ftnu ct such ,misutiou and
importation ut ucgr.c. 900 the state 1t
phiu had demonstrated that thcE
Ncr, being hrpuEht north tn utl the
pno,- Of union m"u dcmaudius better
conditions te u th' case or troight
handler
Behaving tnlt "tur ,.u uuuuu- that
prevailed 100 pu.u apply 20 tI northern
states th' posid"u, and rNo"ut,'e
council uf 'hc federation were cs-
p-.t.d Co begin % movement luoilIa-
'uulrd tho uinuul1atior ui u,rIu,. 100
tho southern .trt"
N r,.ouuu ALSO ,,.s adopted look
m- O.. Jhc organization ., d dcpar
utu, ruupr.-iul tho-. ORGANIZATIONS
directly .ouucat,o with tho th,ttr,'U
Industry
tho c,r. utlNo ,uuu.I waa instructed
u, uu adopted l..uI.t.uu coming IRON
th. ,rit.- .uu hnur congress 90 can.
adH 90 place au ursau,A,upu u tH'
pruNIu,, ul .u,Hy, as -nou t- rrIlr.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-10
500 Relaxed At
Hospital Lunch

Something like one hundred dol
lars" will be the result of the satur-
day lunch and exchange held last
week by the Flower and Visiting com.
mittee of the Fairmont Hospital as
ISOLATION of which Mrs. Anthony Bow
en- is chairman. The sum OF $10S was
collected with but slight expense as
the expense was assumed by individ-
uals. The committee will hold ameet-
ing on Saturday night at the hospital
at 1880 o'clock when the net results
will be announced.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-10

Agricultural club-Boys and girls
ofsthe Hall school In Paw Paw dis
trict have orangi zed an Agricultural
club Swith Roy Amos asfpresfd ents and.
Joshua MEG Coy asI secretary. The club
has been named Keystone; x. Z
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-10

New Patrol@Eagle patrol Of the
Boys Scouts has BEEN organized with
Edward Crowl as patrol leader and
Hugh Fox as assistant, AT X
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-10
'Boardof Director Embrace
Many Import ant Fair
mont Interests.
GOOD REPORT IS READ
Members Are Asked to Pre-
SENT Credit R atings By
Tia esday.

Ftfteen members Of the F'airmont
easiness i en;s association were elect
cd Inst evening 60 form the Board Of
Directors for the coming year. The
electton, which was quite q spirited one
vas led IN the .. NJ. g. a. building
At 1870 O'clock b,
ME new board IS formed OF men IN
aii Iines of business and from every
section o. the city. The members
Of tho board follow: E. G. Jones. de-
partment store Hugh Smith, banker;
s. i. Brooks; wholesale candy; John
ii. Kisners builder and contractor; J.
i. HaIlshsrdWare;$ b. g. Robb, meats:
j. ii. RoHand, department store; w.
y. HaneN whol esale produce; DR.. w.
II. Sands; physician; Arnold Mason
arocer;; James C:SWelton. shoes; w. 1.
Igdic, laundry q. J. Ross. furniture;
Bett s. Leopold, clothing; w. J.
wiegel, blisher.
Many votes were taken by the mem
srs In attendance to secure the right
men. Votes we're taken for five men
Il . time. The assemblage was asked
% vote for, I'VE men at one ballot, to
form one;third OF the required num-
her. Many names were submitted in
she fifsf few returns read, but after
several votes the number finally was
reducsd 10 majority for five of the
men mentioned. The remaining ten
,Vere elected in a like manner.
The report OF the members of the
reEiffns board was read by Secretary
Trevey Nuttar4 and satisfaction was
exDfessed by those in attendance at
ne work Whic hSwas done by that body
xfiEile Il WAS In control OF the activi.
ties OF fhe5R Business Mems association.
The members have been asked to
make their ratings report and to
hnve them ready fer the meeting to
be held in the office of the secretary
Il, the Jacobs build ling next Tuesday af-
terftoon at q o'clock. These ratings
are publiShed for the benefit of the
ioustnessf mem throughout the city who
wish 10 rive theirEpatrons credit when
ever theyIask fts 1thouti embarrassing
tho customer by asking for security
on references! These references, as
mueh ~ the business man usually
needs can heSsecured from the secre-
tnrv dc ton, who is detailed
to leen i card index Of all credit GUS
toners inRthe city. The information
CONCERNING ones standing with refer
oiice "a their habits of cancellfng their
debts iAgtYens to any member of the
aasociation who may be OF necessity
have to call the secretary.
1fiffh faafITra slough IL fs practical
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-10

Dr. Gahood. the eynngeltet, Who has
So suecesstliIy conducted . seEel
sweeks; revival IN the First Methodist
Episcopal church. With the coopera:
ton q the people OF the three Meth:
Iodist churches OF the west side Of the
river, the revival bids fair to excel
any services OF like nature held in rel
cent years.
DR.. Mahood breaches pure gospel
and his presentation Of it he lives
and breaches is so plain that men and
women eagerly grasp tts teachings and
turn to better ways of living.
DR.. Mahood's delineatlon of his ser
mon on 1.-THE Funpardonable SIM set
his large audience to thinking as per
itaps they had never done before on
this great question. Blasphemy was
the theme of the discourse and Rr.
Mahood made It plain that blasphemy
against the Holy Ghost is the unpar-
donable sin. Scoffers at the workings
OF the Holy, Ghost and criticism OF
those who have protested Christianity
are regarded by the evangelist as
blasphemy against the Holy Ghost.
The sermon was a profound one and
many at the close of the services ex.
pressed interest in the salvation OF
their souls.
A delegation OF local Odd Fellows
attended the services last night in a
body as did also a delegation OF peo-
pie from Warrington. The large chorus
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-10

.choir furnished ihspiring music nom
the Red BOOK and %. Goodwin, pas
itos Of ths church. sang On efectiya
The usual morning prayersmeetinss
were conducted stoday In g large NUM-
.berS Of districts and OF 1e clock q
service was conducted at the fire de-
'partment. This afternoon at the NJ p.
church a children & eeting is in pro
'gress and will be followed by the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-10
March 90 by 81. aarness. FORMERLY G.
|SuFgeon h tho French army.

Eafarch 60 BY 81. Harness. formerly 6
ISurgeon II the French army.
8AarIeuituraIs club-Boys and gfrls
Il fsthe Hail school In Paw Paw dis
trict have orang ICED IAN agricultural
club with. Roy Amos as fdentS and
EJoshua Met Coy asy secretary. The club
has been named Keystone. \
New Patrol-Eagle patrol Of the
Boys Scouts hasR beena organized with
Edward Crowls as patrol leader and
Hugh Fox as assistant 5,
pr. Manhood az Il Igh ses1ool-Dr. J.
w. Mahood, the evangelist who Is con-
ducting a. union evangelist meeting
at the first M 81 church. addressed
the students 1of the Fairmont High
school this morning at The regular
chapel hour. DR.. Mahood gave an In
teresttng talk to the students which
was much appreciated:
lamp Caused seare-A0n sw err
ing fires alarm the fire departments
truck, ran from. It'll: quarters on Monroe
streets to a coTored pool room on Jack
son street at $3.50 last evening in a
rush. When the stiremen arrived they
Immediately looked about fore good
place to turn around to start back
again. A flaming lamp threw a scare
into the occupants Of the pool room,
one OF them phoning for the fire
department while another threw the
lamp out the window. No damage re.
suited from the blaze. ~a
shellie !. Confessed = John Shellic
confessed yesterday to Squire r. Leigh
Fleming that no had violated the Yost
law by bringing into this state wills
key without the necessary labels. AS
Is usual in such cases the squire inn
posed the minimum, 60 days and fine
OF $500. ------- 800. ,.a
Liberal Respense-Liberal response
has been made to the appeal made by
the local Associated Charities organt-
cation for funds and clothing to be dis
tributed among the poor and needy in
the care Of the organization. One pub
lic-spirited man yesterday handed the
secretary of the organization Ave
dollar bill to be used in caring for the
family suffering with tuberculosis. The
much needed overcoat was also forth
coming as were also several other
articles of clothing. The organization
hopes to receive other needed contribu-
tons.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-10
AAfERICAIlsiKILsLED
BY VIII A,sERAIDERS

tNflttf
SOLDIERS KILLED
Soldiers Of; the jThirte enth United
States Cavalry reported killed ares
Thomas Butler, Troop +. a
7serSt M. a. pobbo, Troop K.
Fred Al. Grltfen, Troop X.
Frank kedvaiI, Troop X.
h Corporal Paul Simon. NJ
serut. John Vivergelt.
Corporal Il. Wiswel!, Troop K. VI
CIVILIANS KILLED jfs
y. s. Dean, merchant w
Milton James, tender OF q railroad
pump station.
Mrs, Milton James.
&c. C. Miller, druggiat Ii.
J. J. Moore. merchant.
A. L. Ritchfet proprietor Of Central
hotel. " NJ \!
Unidentified chauffeur. i,fi
Walton Walker; customs rider.
Z w. n. Walker, delegate to New
Mexico state convention; of Sum
day schools. a:--4.f.-4 IA. -4
EXECUTED BEFORE BATTLE I.
Hanged by the bandits on their
way to Columbus: ..
William o. corbett. V
Arthur Mckinney.
James O'Neill.
THE WOUNDED.
Jesse p. Taylor, Troop r. J,
Theodore Kalzorke, Troop L.
Z Michael Barnazel, machine gun
troop. 4
John Yarbrough. troop K.
James Venner, Troop NJ.
John keoush, Troop G.
Lieutenant G. G. Benson. Troop G.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-10

Forty years on guard at the United
States capitol is the record Of Frank
G. Jones' He donned a guard uniform
in 1876. The only member Of the pres
ent congress then in the national as.
sembly is Uncle Joe" Cannon: Jones
is SO. He holds the record for long
service at the capital. #
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-10
Town L ak

Eighth Ward Bible CIass-At to-
nights meeting of the Eighth Ward
Bible class j. Walter Barnesiwill make
an address and there will be special
music by high school students.
Road Meeting Tontsht-state Road
Engineer Williams is scheduled to
make the principal address at meet
ing OF the Paw. Paw district people
which will be held this evening at
Fairview to consider the question OF
voting on the road bond issue which
will. come up at special election
Tuesday. March 81.
VIII Lecture at Fairvtew-Miss NJ.
Beryl Buckley, of Chicago, has been
engaged to deliver a reading at Fair
view next Monday evening. She will
give as a monologue the story of 1.-THE
Shepherd of the Hills"
Pythrans InitIate-Mountain City
Lodge, knights of Pythias, initiated
three candidates at their meeting last
night Arrangements were made for a
talk which viii be given at a smoker
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-10

|heaIth culture class eonductedlby Mis-
Afahoods
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-10

Under tho above heading. the
Wnaahington Star in discussing the
position OF the United Statca on TIN
|question OF warning Americans
against travelling on armed vessels
of the belligerents says in poft
The action or Congress should not
DE construed 10 invite OF To encoor-
age Americans 10 travel on armed
R,flligerent merchantmen. whether de
|tensiVely or offenshlly armed The
privileges and immnties of Amefl
cans on any belligernt ship under
| a belligerent Nag ON The high seas
are only those or the non-eombatant
Ihelligerents on such Il ship become
|xombatants the neutrals aboard are
converted into combatants with them
Ito the extent at least of losing TIE
|itnmuRities OF non-combatants. If
|a British merchantmen sails from
New YORK unarmed or only "defen-
|siyely armed" the men aboard Of her.
|N'hether British or neutrals. are non
|combatants; but II after the snip
|gets out To sea OF reaches Bermuda
Tor Gibralter she is extensively arm
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-10
EOOT-AND-MoUTH
FUND EXPENDITURES
Secretary OF Agriculture tx.
plains Any misunderstanding.

| Washington, d c, March 7-Some
miyunderstanding having arisen in
regard to the expenditure Of the
funds employed IN the Il
LOT root-and-moath disease the se.za.
tarS OF Agriculture in order te
up the subject has explained. In d
better published IN the Congress- onal
Record. the sources from which the
necessary money was obtained and
the. methods adopted by the Depart
1nept IN accounting Tor its eXpendi.
ture. In this letter the Secretary sad
In part
The outbreak Of the footand-
mouth disease occurred in October
lai+ Al that time the only funds
avAilable FOR use N combating the
disease We're those carried IN the az
yacuhural appropriation act for the
fiscal year ending juno 30. lal6 w
der the heading. General Expenses.
Bureau OF Animal Industry. The se,-
era items under this appropriation
asgresated $1597.996 Of Witch
amount S446e47.51 had been tNpegd
ed in fuUhelanee q the regular
lines OF work authorized - te4t ag-
propriation II win thus be soca
that there was available balance
or s11S194s6S Tor expenditure a
carrying On the routine work cover
erred BY such appropriation and In
carrying en the, work Involved n the
eradication " the too.-aud mouth
| disease When THIS outbreak occurred
Congress was not Il session and H.
therefore became necessary fer Tie
department 10 draw largely upon s4ch
balance successfully 10 COMBAT tho
fcct-and-mouth disease Paymea, O.
the expenses Of the work .ayohel !n
the foot-and mouth disease project
from the appropriation oesecrtd 20
necessarily embarrassed Tia. othr- I'm.
OF act yities. the expenses Of ~A5ch
Were exclusively cha-g-able thereto.
In order to carry Or tae several
hines OF work oatAnaa .a SAID appro-
pCiation. il VAS Necessary IL r4Im.
tarse thar appvop at4oa practically
10 the extent % the amount paid
theretrom IN surthvrance ., ire 1oot
'and-mouth disease Pevgect Wen
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