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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-17
AT THE SUNSET
BY THAT.


your reach Buy the
get the Highest 47e
cees and ten thirty o r huv tho
cent Solid Tomatoes, 1 ' ~ '' N' ." ~
13c; $27e. suhSe"
the entire
Standard
THAT order THAT about
not completed until
satisfied.
1oc; $235 Maple
THAT at a and
store have delivery" s145.
whether can
buy don't Sunset,
have to for delivery"
Best Lemons. milk
19e. q
THAT enough 10 can &c; cases 1895.
Best Idaho Potatoes whisper
pounds S215. prices Keloggs
THAT Grocer
Co favor when n
thing that OF goods Corn
Garden Preserves, bottle 25c. sack
THAT the whole
the lone Doat makes
whether its number
one mlon-h isn't THAT the Flour makes
1t is useless When
sunset dollars
BOARD and Room Campbel
Soups, per can 1oe back St.45.
THAT Lighthouse you
Cleanser at the Sunset
IL cans 55c. 4sc; = ....--..
THAT this day will mark THAT of
for 8 the
Sunset Large Sweet Oranges 3 through IL
and 3sc dozen haven't the brand wish will
THAT they Sunkis and ship The
sweet Tangernes that the Sunset Coffee the
offer at 1se dozea the Sunset
THAT OF ers pound
at the Sunset
Toilet Paper DC and 7e roll
THAT every time call the tin IT NowYoU
Sunset place
money Brooms 3ec, 44e and SIC. POUND.
THAT the Sunset will deliver
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-17
RECRUIT ARMY TO
FULL. WAR STRENGTH
BY Pac. and !nrl News Service.

WASHINGTON, March l1.-rr"si-
dent Wilson signed the joint rcsolu-
ton this morning authorizing the re-
cruiting of the army TO the full war
strength.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
BROWNSVILLE IN
TEXAS AS IT Is"
SCENES IN THIS CITY MAY BE SHOWN
IN MOVIES FOR THE PEOPLE
WHO DON'T KNOW.

Scenes in the city Of Brownsville
modern bank buildings, modern public
buildings, street car lines, stc.-may be
shown in reels of "Texas As II Is" big
film now being arranged by a northern
concern to be shown in all parts OF the
United States. The object Of these films
will be to educate the people of other see
tions Of the country away from the old
and obsolete Texas, the wild and woody
Texas of former days.
The prices charged are, - for the title
and $25 for each view; that /, the scene
Of one building l. one view; school scene
of grouped pupils j. one scene and % on.
No official action has been taken by the
city Of Brownsville, but the matter was put
before City Manager Il. III. Williams in tho
absence of q Chamber of Commerce
Among the cities to be included in the ap-
pearance of the film will be New York, ter
nights. and Chicago, ten nights, while som,
sixty other cities will have from one to u,
nights.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
BIBLE PROTECTED
REV. HAM FROM
BL0WS0F WHIP
EVANGELIST WAS VICTIM OF AN AT
TACK IN LOBBY OF HOTEL AT
CORPUS CHRISTI
ALLEGED ASSAllANT OFFENDED AT
PASSAGES IN SERMON PRE-
CEDING NIGHT.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Feb. Is
Because he threw up hand IN which he
held a bible. Rev Ham, the evangelist who
is conducting a revival here, Thursday att
ernoon probably saved himself serious m
Jury when an attorney Of this city attacked
him with a whip IN the lobby Of the Nueces
hotel 1t is due probably to the protection
of the bible in his hands that he sustained
no injury, n the whip fell on the book
rather than on the face of the assaulted
man.
The attorney, whose name was i. T.
Russell, j. said to have taken oifenee at
remarks made by the evangelist IN SER
mon Wednesday night
Rev. Ham made the following statement
Of the affair:
"Tell them I'm badly di~iigurcd' hut still
IN the ring. While III The lobby of the
Nueces shortly after nouu man whom
they tell me j. named r. =. Russell, enter
ed and approached me. Addressing me, he
demanded that ! repeat what ! had -ald
on the platform last evening at the taber-
naclc. Al my address AZ that time was
Of considerable length. advised hum that
from 1000 To 1000 people heard the ad-
dress who could probably give HIM u het
ter idea If what hc wanted ~ know than
/. Whcrcupon. eXclaimug ~ an excited
manner. You Will not tell me thcuS' Rus
sell. who seemed to ~ very much wrought
up. struck me three or four. possibly tv'
times. across the forehead with n whip
A. fighting \ not my business. did noi
rctahate. believe that when a man 4
struck ~ should turn the other cheek an'
for tins reason did not attempt to ware
of his attack However. two men quick,
sprang forward and interviewed. late
learned that one ot thcm Was dcpul,
sheriff from Rob-town while the other Na
Deputy Sheriff Blun,zcr The latter Nance
man placed me under arrest but release
me IN a few minutes. n soon ~ hc realize
that | had not even attempted to dcion
myself against Russell This N the tir~
time IN al my cvaugch,tic career that
was ever assaulted or attacked hy an
one
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
CR0NES IN NEW
YORK, BELIEVED
POLICE THERE MAKING EVERY EF-
FORT TO FIND MAN WHO BE-
LIEvED POISONED SOUP.
iRy Associated Press

NEW YORK. Feb. 1s.-Believing that
Jean Crones, the chef accused Of placing
poison in the soup at dinner to Arch
bishop Mundelein mt Chicago i III New
York City or vicinity, the police here are
making every effort to run him down
Ii i believed that Crones i the author
of two letters TO the New York Times
boasting of his escape and making threats.
One letter received by the Times refers
bitterly to the banquet and the payment of
$l5 per cover by the guests for places.
The fact that Crones is believed IN the
city today led the police to take extraordi-
nary precautions to safeguard ball to
be given tonight by the Knights Of Colum-
bus. The ball will be held in Madison
Square Gardens and Governor Whitman
many other high officials and church digni-
taries will attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
RUSSIAN FORCES BELIEVED NOW
WELL ON IN DIRECTION or
TURK BLACK SEA PORT.
ERZERUM TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
NUMBER OF MEN CAPTURED IS
BELIEVED LARGE.

LONDON. Feb. 1S.-Following the Rus
sian war office official announcement of
the capture Of Erzerup by the Russian
troops, much speculation is taking place
regarding the future campaign in that di-
rection. One report says the Russians
have reached Baiburt, seventy-five miles
away, on the road 10 Trezibond, an i'm
portant Turkish port on the Black Sea.
A dispatch from Petrograd says the
Turkish army defending Erzerum was
taken by surprise and j. said to have fled
in disorderly fashion toward Sivas. Of
fetal figures are lacking. but the number
of men captured j. believed TO have been
large.
War news il scanty today.
New votes on credit amounting Ia APP
proximately 400. 100000 pounds will be
asked by Premier Asquith of the house of
commons Monday. The new votes will
bring the total appropriation to 2,062, 2,O00,-
600 pounds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
D. HOUSTON MAY
FILL WAR OFFICE
IMPRESSION GROWS IN OFFICIAL
CIRCLES THAT HE WILL Sue
CEED GARRISON.
Try Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. ID. g., Feb. lS.-The inn
preston grows IN official circles today that
Secretary Houston of the department OF
agriculture, formerly of Texas, Will sue
ceed To the cabinet post made vacant by
the resignation Of Secretary of War Lind
lev NJ. Garrison. On his way to cabinet
meeting today, Secretary Houston smil-
ingly declined to comment on the subject
but he gave the impression that his af-
fairs are in condition To permit of a
change.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
Mexicans Seek Bullion.

FL PASO, Texas, Feb. ls.-Gold and
silver bullion estimated Of the value Of
several hundred thousand dollars, said to
have been buried by Francisco Villa, j. be-
Ing sought by the Mexican authorities, ac-
cording To the Mexican consul here, An
drea- Garcia The treasure will be forfeited
To- the dc facto government in the republic
if it j. recovered, the consul stated here
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
Over 1000 Warrants
For Scalps Issued By
Starr Co. Officials

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas. Feb. IS
over one thousand scalp bounty warrants
have been ISSUED al the present session of
the commissioners court Of Starr county.
including wolf and eat scalps. This in
du-try seems to be- gaining favor among
the trappers and hunters along the border.
and many are engaged IN hunting and
trapping far IN excess of other years. Over
$1,000 have been paid for bounties this
month In this county, according To re-
ports Of commissioners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
CHARGES HARVESTER CONCERN WAS
BACKER 0RTIZ-ARGUMENO0 REVOLT
ChicagOan Says Company Furnished
RevOlutionAynS, Guns, ,AmnmnitiOn--
Cayyanza Army Crushed Revolt

WASHINGTON, ID. e.. Feb. ls.-The In
ternationa Harvester Company J. charged
with providing money. guns and ammuni-
tion for the Orti, Argumcndo revolution
against Carranza IN Yucatan, Mexico, by
Levy Mayor ot Chicago. who before the
senate agriculture committee investigation
today alleged there existed monopoly for
control III the -i~a market.
The ORTIZ Argiuncndo government had
control Of Yucatan Tor = short time ~ l'lo
and was overcome w the Carranza army.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
Knights OF Pythias
Hold 53rd Anniversary

DALLAS, Texas Feb. 1s.-Celelsfa-
ton of the fifty-third anniversary Of
the founding Of the order Of Knights Of
Pvthias il being held in the various lod-
res Of the state at this time.
The celebration il decrecd by the su-
preme lodge Of the order and each lodge
is permitted to meet on some date near
the day Of the anniversary, which il
February 10.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
Defense In I. & P. Case
Concludes Its Argument

DALLAS. Texas. Feb. 1S.-The defense
concluded it, arguments on the motion 10
dismiss the Texas & Pacific receiverShip
ease today and counsel for the Bankers
Trust Company Of New York attacked the
motion. The plaintiffs counsel said the
act Of 1915 limiting the jurisdiction Of fed
eral courts did moi apply on the present
ease because ii was general legislation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
HANS SCHMIDT
ELECTR0CUTED
WITHIN A MINUTE AFTER THE CUR
RENT WAS ON HE WAS DEAD.
ASKED FORGIVENESS.

OSSINING, n. u, Feb. 1S.-IIans
Schmidt was electrocuted this morning in
Sing Sing prison for the murder of Anna
Aumuler September ,, 1913.
Schmidt went unfalteringly TO the death
chair. He asked forgiveness from all those
he had injured, and forgave all who had
injured him. Within minute after the
dead
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
Abandonment Pr rinci;ple
Free Travel Is A Step
Toward War, Lodge Says
fRr Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, d. a., Feb. Ex-senator
Lodge in a speech in the senate today, de-
clared that the abandonment by the United
States at this time Of the principle that
it ports are open to its citizens who are
free to travel on the merchantmen Of bel
ligerents armed solely for defense, will be
an unneutral act and a step toward war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
Charge Germans Tried
To Encourage Plot In
Madagascar Covernmel

PARIS, Feb 1s.-Tha Paris Journal
correspondent at Tananarivo says that
German agents financed and encouraged
native plot TO overthrow the government
Of Madagascar last December They
planned TO poison French officers and sol
diers, IL u alleged, but the plot was dis
covered and the plot nppcd in the bud.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18

BERLIN. Feb. 1S.-A mutiny Of Hindu
troops in Egypt i reported by the Cologne
Gazette. whole regiment l. reported to
have taken part in the mutiny. A majority
of the officers are said TO have saved them
selves by flight, but twelve Of them, IN
cluding the commander of the regiment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
Brandeis Hearing is Net Held Today

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Feb. ls.-There
was 10 hearing today before the senate
Judiciary subcommittee considering the
nomination of Louis ID. Brandeis 10 the
United States supreme court. No wit
neSses were ready. The hearing may h.
resumed tomorrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
L0U|SIANA-TEXAS
INCREASED RATE
is APPROVED IN CLASS RATES BE-
TWEEN NEW ORLEANS. HOUS-
TON AND GALVESTON.

WASHINGTON. ID. G., Feb. lS-The In
terstate Commerce Commission approved
today increases in class rates between New
Orleans and Orange, Beaumont, Houston
and Galveston, Texas, and in commodity
rates to Orange and Beaumont and points
having the same rates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
British Cartoon Aroused
Ire Of Government; The
Entire Staff Is Fined

LONDON, Feb. 1S.-Thc proprictors.
editor and cartoonist Of a weekly journal,
The Bystander, were heavily fined today
for publishing n cartoon depicting Brit
ish soldier lying intoxicated beneath tree
and clasping bottle of rum Beneath
the cartoon were the words, Reported
Missing
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
u. s. WILL
AID FLOOD
DISTRICTS
AT ONCE
lRv Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON. B. c., Feb. 1S.-( Bul-
lctin) The president and the cabinet De
clded today that the government will take
steps Ia control and prevent the Mississippi
river and other floods
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
HINDU TROOPS IN EGYPT MUTINY|
MAJORITY OFFICERS ARE SAVED
Commander British Forces In Egypt
Withdya,Us MOslem Troops From
Sucz Canal Because Of Mntiny

and one major are reported to have been
killed.
Major General Sir John Maxwell, the
British commander in Egypt, i reported
to have withdrawn the Moslem troops from
the Suez canal 80 they will not have to
fight against the other Mohammedans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf states and the Magic
Valley i issued by the United States
weather bureau at New Orleans:
Tonight, fair and colder, frost nearly
to coast; Saturday,, fair, with light
northerly winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
Flood Situation Is
Talked Of In Cabinet

WASHINGTON, ID. G.. Feb. 1S.-The
Mississippi flood situation was discussed
at a cabinet meeting today. Secretary Of
Commerce Rediield presented telegram
from the New Orleans Chamber Of Com
mercc urging that immediate action be
taken.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
German Birthrate Lower
Is Cravely Conside,t d

BERLIN, Feb. lS.-The declining birth
rate IN Germany ~ receiving serious con
sideration in view Of the war losses. In
the diet a member charged that grave
hinSrancc to the growth Of population was
the number Of premature births caused de-
liberately.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
lEY AsSnciated Press. }

NATClIEI. Miss. Feb. lS.-Partial re-
lief was reported today for Newelton, La,
where $500 persons, mostly negroes, have
been marooned by floods forty eight hours.
Three steamers are said to have arrived
last night and took off large number Of
flood sufferers. Food was provided for
many.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
$l25,OOO,O 900 Worth Of
American Horses To
The Warning Nations

NEW YORK. Feb. ls.-The records. of
exports show that five hundred thousand
horses valued n >l25.000. .00o have been
shipped to Europe since the war began.
The average price IN 1914 was S240 a
head. In 1915 the average price was S207.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
Federal Buildings for Texas Towns.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Feb. 1S-Repre-
sentative W. r. Smith today introduced a
bill appropriating Sl0s,00O each for fed
eral buildings at Balinger. Sweetwater
and Big Springs. Texas. Each town has q
population Of about 5000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
$500 Fine May Bar
Minors From Bars

DALLiS, Texas, Feb. 1S.-The city
legal department today submitted to the
citv commission an ordinance providing a
maximum penalty Of 5000 against minors
entering saloons
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
Stevenson Letters Bring $4,000.
tliy Associated frvS>. ?

NEW YORK. Feb. ls-A computation
today of the result of the sale Of the
cab.rt Louis Stevenson letters showed
more than SS3.00o received.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18
tBy Associated Prcss.1

Fby NHs'VI'ttU FVHr.T
BERLIN, Feb 1S.-British attacks near
Ypres. Belgium, were beaten of with heavy
losses, the government official announce
ment said today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-18

The following local weather obser-
vations, covering the 24-hour period
ending at a. m. today, are furnished
by J. g. Hester, United States weather
observer at Fort Brown.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-26
Praises Justice In Let
ter to National
Committeeman
PARTY LEADERS
ARE DIVIDED
Hot Fight Expected to
Precede Agreement
On Course
BY United PRESS

CHICAGO, June 26.-Col Theo.
dore Roosevelt today defnAely re-
fused the nomination Of the Pro.
gressive party for president. and in
n letter 10 the Bull Moose national
committee urged the Progressives
support OF Charles Evans Hughes
the Republican nominee.
In his letter a lengthy denuncia-
tion Of the Democratic administra-
tlon. Col Roosevelt declared no
would actively support Hughes and
gave detailed reasons. based largely
on the necessity for patriotic Ame =.
iCanism"
Tho Progressive movement has
been given an incalculable impetus
by what the Progressive party has
done. our Strongest party antagOp-
ists have accepted and enacted into
law, 0r embodied in their party plat
forms. very many ~ orr Uost i'm
portant principles Much has been
accomplished IN awakening the pub
problems OF social and Industrial
welfare.
Yet IL has become entirely evident
that the people under existing condi-
tons are not prepared 10 accept a
new party,
II is impossible FOR rs Progressives
80 abandon our convictions. hut We
are faced with tho fact that a.
Wontinued On FnEe EighO
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-26
Irish Leader Unshaken
AS Treason Trial
Is Started
JURY SECURED
IN SHORT TIME
Philadelphia Lawyer Is
Rebel Chiefs
Counsel
b. WILBUR S. FORREST

g.
LONDON, June 26.--In firm
voice. Sir Roger Easement today
pleaded not guilty 10 the charge of
high treason at the opening Of his
trial before Lord Chief Justice Read
ing and Associate Justices Avery
and Harridge \ jury was obtained
from a special panel of $50 talesmen
IN less than an hour.
Easement today was scarcely the
same man who appeared at the pre-
ltminary arraignmcnt in Bow-st. po-
lice court Then his beard sadly
needed trimming, his hair was
frowsy and he wore an ill-ftting sack
suit. When he was brought over
this morning from BriXton prison. TO
which he had been removed from
the Tower OF London, he wore
carefully brushed morning coat and
immaculate linen. His beard and
hair were carefully trimmed.
The prisoner smiled and nodded
10 several acquaintances as he en-
tered He listened calmly while the
clerk read the lengthy charge, recit.
ing his activities in connection with
tho Irish rebellion and his attempts
to induce Irish soldiers. prisoners in
Germany. 10 desert from the British
army. He displayed keen interest
in the preliminary proceedings,
watching his counsel, Michael Doyle,
OF Philadelphia, closely.
Daniel Bailey. an Irish soldier. ar.
ralgned with Easement at the pre-
liminary hearing. will be tried sepa
rately. II Is believed he will receive
leniCnt treatment because Of the evi-
dence he furnished tho crown.
There was no crowd around the
court today because OF the advance
notice that admission would be by
ticket only.
Attorney General Smith made an
exhaustive opening statement. recit
ing Casements ~ years IN the con
sular ard other services. his thor.
ough familiarity with government
methods and consequently his great
personal responsibilities Easement
listened apparently bored. lie
yawned several times while Smith
was talking.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-26
THE WEATHER

Detroit md vlcinityi showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon or to-
nights Tuesday partly ciOudyi fresh
westerly winds.
Lower NlchiEnni showers and
this afternoon or to-
niEhtt Tuesday partly cloudy.
Upper Inkesi Fresh west winds
on Lake SupcriOrG fresh south shift
inn 90 west with squalls ON Lakes
Michigan and HuronJ partly cloudy
tonight and Tuesday, except probably
thunder-torms this afternoon or to-
night ON Lakes Michigan and Huron.
Lower Lakes Fresh and possibly
strong south 60 west winds With
squailsI probably showers aud thun-
derstormS tonight and Tuesday.
Highest temperature this date In
the past f3 years. ~. In 1855, $500
and 1905 lowest. 90. In 1902.
one year ago today Highest tem-
pernturc, I2i lowest, 53I mean, G2i
clear weather.
The sun sets NJ SIT y. m.. Monday,
nnd rises Tuesday NJ tiSs n. w.
The moon rises nj 2ii0 n. I'm. Tues
day.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-26
Hundreds Are Turned
Away At ArmOry,
Monday Morning
BATTERY G. TAKES
MANY OF THEM
Capt. PaysOn Gets Or
ders to Proceed to
Camp at Once

oh, come on, slip me I'm some
way. can't you? I'm dying 10 go"
This and similar pleas were made
10 Capt. Payson d. Foster. Of tho
recruiting squad, at the armory.
Monday morning. The biggest crowd
OF applicants that have yet applied
for enlistment swarmcd hcadouar.
ters At the armory. There was
choice material amCng them. too.
yet Capt. PaySon and his staff we're
forced 10 disappoint them. as the
captain had received orders to cease
recruiting and proceed. with the few
men who did not get away Sunday
night, to the GrayiinE camp There
were so men In the party, that en-.
trained Sunday evening
These orders, coming up abruptly.
Is an indication that there viii be
an early movement of the troops TO
the Mexican border Capt Payson
directed the eleventh hour applicants
TO No. As l.2 Grand Rivcrayc west,
where cnlistments are in progress
for Battery {.
The enlisting officers already were
quite busy at 1at place. and with
the siege of the advancing horde,
disappointed but still hopeful. the
small quarters for tine looked
like teleaguorcd fort Probably
all enlisunc~ records. In the mat
ter Of time. wctc broken. an aver
age OF 25 mon per hour being placed
on the rolls They were still com
ing at noon
I'VE need about 100 more mcn,"
said Lieut. J. T Johnston. "but We
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-26
Opera House Is Packed
For Opening Session.
Monday
NEARLY 5000
ARE REGISTERED
Parade This Afternoon
Is Big Feature of
Meet

Mayor Oscar b. Marx waxed
"Rooseveltian." Monday morning
when In welcoming the Knights of
St John and ladies' auxiliary. who
are convening in Detroit, he invited
them to have a bully good time"
while in the city.
The opening meeting OF the con.
vention was held in the Detroit op.
era house, Monday morning. at IL
o'clock. The uniformed knights
marched through the streets from
St Mary's church, where memorial
services for departed members had
been held at a mass celebrated by
Bishop Kelly, OF Ann Arbor. and
thronged into the theater with their
ladies and visitors, packing the
house.
Gen. J. J. Treppa, OF the Detroit
commandery, introduced the Rev
Frederick l.. Heidenrick. chaplain
OF the Detroit regiment, who opened
the meeting with prayer. Gen.
James p. Dugan. national president
OF the order. delivered a short ad.
dress, following which the delegates
went into a business session TO pass
on credentials.
Close to 5000 members and visi.
tors had registered up TO 10 o'clock,
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