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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05
sIRS ACCEPT PACT
slTH ANTHRACITE MEN
lUER BITTER BATTLE
.,aont white, of Union, and
ss,Iowers Win Over Radi-
cal Members, 5s1
to 206
IN uPRoAR

zrsvrILE, Pa, May 5.--After every
f9l.S,r ~ me TrI-District convention OF
ta'.s.s,, a Mine workers of the anthra-
s. en,.sS MAN mad had opportunity TO De
e ~ the discussion OF the tentative
tsEo ~ ", entered into with the operators,
- con.sb nv, Nv a vote Of 5sl to 206.
stI.e'h.n,,. ~. by districts was; No. |, for
3hs .Inst 1917 No. Z, for llO' against
i.lfS ~ ss1s,f q for $40, against 81
49, 49, came after the most spirited
TN .ysr waged between the radical
ls,us conservative elements OF the or
80 I.sIoo w in the three districts.
A',,, ar !, Yesterday. amid scenes that he
Az y characterized as bedlam President
hInis." and his district officers fought for
Nhl.ss ssSntion Of the agreement without
ns ,rsodIdcatlon whatever.
~ xzsi,s,s 'lt. victory has been a signal one
III followers are proclaiming that
l,w ~ p'S w, element In the mine workers
,'s Y. IL use their language, been put out
d s'a 2 very likely that the anthracite
,,,ors will finally afIlx their sigma
~ .a.ss 10 the contract In Philadelphia to-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05
FIRST LANCASTER CONCERT
Oratorio Society Sings "Judas Mac
cabaeus" to Great Throngs

LANCASTER Pa, May 5.-The Fulton
Opera House was crowded last night for
the first concert of the new Lancaster Ora
torio Society. The organization sang Han
del's oratorio Judas Maccabaeus," being
assisted by the Philadelphia Orchestra and
Miss Ehrey Hotz. soprano; Miss Susanna
Dercum, contralto; DIR. J. Howard Zuliek,
tenor, and Harry Holtz. basso. The di-
rector was ]. Fred Wolfe, who conducted
the Bach festivals at Bethlehem
The festival was preceded by n concert
this afternoon by the orchestra. feature
of the program being the playing of Hans
Kinder 'celllst.. The orchestra was under
the leadership of Thaddeus Rich.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05
PUPILS TOOK JOY TRIP;
NOW 81 ARE VERY SORRY
Collingswood School Expels Number
for River Voyage

coLL1NGswooD, N. j.. May 5.-A
wholesale mutiny at the ColiinEswood
High School yesterday resulted in the ex.
pulsion Of 81 pupils pending investigation
by the faculty and arbitration by the
parents.
The baseball team OF the high school
and a delegation OF rooters, some OF them
fair, started for Wilmington but found
when they arrived at the dock that owing
TO a smallpox quarantine the game could
not be played. Youth and spring together.
with Probably a little touch Of the man
from Egypt" inspired the team and rooters
to go somewhere, so they boarded a Tren.
ton boat and took ride UP the river in.
stead Of down, not, however before having
a heated confab with Prof. Amos Flake,
supervisor of Collingswood schools
Numbers ruled In the end and over
Professor Flakes veto they passed the de.
cision that they would take pleasure trip
to Trenton. Some Of them are sorry now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05

Beer-light, dark. book and other bev-
erages-actually flowed in the cutters on
Market street, between Front street and
Delaware avenue, shortly before noon to-
day, following a collision between a brew
cry wagon, owned by Arnholt & Schaefer,
and n fireplug In the accident the driver,
Frank Moos, of 1895 North Hollywood
street, pitched from his seat and 1000 bot
ties of beer were dashed TO the street,
cracking half the number. Policemen had
to be summoned to protect the bottles that
were intact from the ravages of relic
hunters"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05
RIOTING AT SHORE ELECTION
FEARED; POLICE TO ACT
Judge Calls on Sheriff to Guard
Against Violence at Polls

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. May 5.-Fear.
ing rioting at the polls because of the
bitter feeling that has been engendered
by rival political factions over the con.
troll of the city government here, County
Judge C. C. shlnn has called upon Sheriff
Joseph Ingersoll to take personal charge
of large force of deputies to patrol the
resort on Tuesday next election day.
This is the first time such action has ever
been necessary here
Deep concern has been manifested by
both sides over just what their opponents
will attempt to pull" and they are ready
to come back with almost anything to
win. The battle next Tuesday will be the
worst the resort has ever seen. according
to the Information gathered by the au.
thorltes, who are determined to quell all
disturbances by prompt police action.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05
IRISH COUNTY SOCIETIES
HOLD ANNUAL BALL TONIGHT
City Dignitaries to Grace Occasion in
Mercantile Hall

City dignltaries are expected to be pre-
sent tonight, when the annual ball Of the
Federation OF Irish County Societies Is
held In Mercantile Hall, Broad and Mas
ter streets.
The committee in charge has spared no
efforts to make the affair a gathering
worthy Of the best traditions Of their
native land.
Invitations have been extended TO the
Mayor, Judges Bonniwell. Cassidy Cor
man and Rogers, Of the Municipal Court,
and also City Solicitor John P. Connolly,
Joseph p. Gaffney, James p. Sheehan.
Michael J. Ryan. Joseph Mclaughlin and
many other notables.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05
Mayor to Speak for Loan Bills

Mayor Smith today accepted an invita-
tion to speak on the loan bills at a meet
ing Monday night in the lowering Public
School. 21st Ward, Germantown. A dele
cation from the ward. headed by ex-
Councilman w. r. Dixon, called upon the
Mayor this morning TO extend the invita-
tion All the directors in the Mayors
cabinet have also been invited and several
will speak.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05
Roundhouse Men Ask Increase

READING. Pa. May 5.-Three hundred
employees of the Philadelphia and Reading
Railway Company's roundhouses here
presented a petition to the company to-
day asking an increase in wages. 1t is
likely the request will be granted. The
petitioners include laborers, machinists
and repairmen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05
SPREAD NET FOR CRACKsMEN
Circulars Issued Describing Burglars
Who Rob "Chain Stores"

r.ctain James Tate. OF the Detective
o,,tsw has forwarded to the police of
~ nyinclpal towns in New Jersey and
sse,nsvlyania ss circulars giving a descrip-
- .s,' N two men who have been operating
~, ne safes of 'chain grocery stores"
sksv use clamp device which pulls out
thscomblnatlon dials and locking spindles
4 The. men are known to have opened
txo safes in Philadelphia and others In
wsrton. Eddystone. Ardmore, Burlington
sni Haddon Heights.
me police say the safe breakers have
.t<fn doing a lucrative business, securing
rnvard OF $3.50 in one haul.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05
Mails on Frederick VIII Seized

BERLIN. May 6.-The Overseas News
Agency announces that the Scandinavian
American liner Frederick VIII was held
up at Kirkwall by a British patrol boat
and her first class American malls, con-
slsting of 1000 bags, were taken off. The
Frederick VIII was on her way from
New York to Christiania,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05
Sells Knoxville Stock Farm

William II. w. Quick q Bro, acting
for New York client, have sold. through
the Alexander Mcmillan Company, Of
Knoxville, Tenn, the Mcdonald stock
farm of 1000 acres, with large mansion
house and barn, on the Holston River,
four miles from Knoxville The property
was held for sale at 100000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-05
Cardinal Archbishop of Lyons Dies

PARIS, May 5-Hector Irenaeus Sc
vine Cardinal Archbishop of Lyons, died
yesterday. "a years of age. He wRs Gre
ated Cardinal in May, 1914.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Returns After Visit.

Rev. A. w. Bruhn of Amidon and
party of friends composed Of Mrs
W. D. Harper, Mound; Miss March
Amidon; Miss Esther Laudenbach and
Elsie Gabel of Midway, returned yes
terday in the formers automobile aft
er attending the presbyterial canven
ton Tuesday in the Presbyterian
church. While here they were guests
of Rev. and Mrs. R.. H. Myers and
family of Rosser street. Miss Stevens
the returned missionary to Korea
was entertained while here by Mrs
N. B. Fitch of Mandan avenue. She
left yesterday for Minnewaukan. Mr..
and Mrs. Carl King, Mrs. Lyman Har.
ris, Mrs.. WEIGH and Mrs. Drawley OF
Menoken, also motored here Tuesday
and attended the presbyterial meeting
Other. out-of-town people to attend
were Rev. and Mrs. Thompson of
Mandan. ...
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Attends Chapter Meeting.

Mrs. May Noel Mitchell, grand ma
iron of the Eastern Star, made an Of
fetal visit to Linton chapter last
Tuesday evening. There was a very
good attendance of interested menu
bers, despite the disagreeable wealth
er. Mrs. Mitchell was presented with
souvenir spoon as token of esteem
and at the close of the inspection OF
the. chapter, delicious refreshments
were served. Mrs. Florence N. Hos
kins, grand secretary of the order,
accompanied Mrs Mitchell to Linton.
On next Tuesday evening Mrs Mitch
ell, who is now resident OF this city,
will visit Bismarck chapter in her Of
fetal capacity. This is the regular
meeting of the order and large at
tendance is requested. Tonight Mrs.
Mitchess visits Queen Esther chap
ter at Mandan, which will probably
close her official yisitations before
the next meeting of the grand chap.
ter, to be held in Fargo the latter
part of June.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
PRESBYTERIAN CONVENTION
CLOSES TUESDAY EVENING.


The sixth annual Presbyterial of
the Women's Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Societies of Bismarck Presby-
terry, closed most successful con-
vention Tuesday evening in the Pres
byterian church. Twenty out-of-town
delegates representing churches OF
Mound, Amidon, Midway, Darling.
Menoken, Stewartsdale, Mandan and
Hazelton, attended.
The principal address of the clos
ing session was given by Miss Blanche
Stevens returned missionary to
Korea. Miss Stevens gave a most
interesting talk on her work in the
Orient. The music was furnished by
Miss Clara Tatley and Mrs. w. Steven
son. An interesting demonstration of
Juvenile efficiency was given by Miss
Shuman and her Junior endeavors. A
number of senior endeavors gave an
instructive illustration of missionary
meeting.
The afternoon session was address.
ed by Miss Stevens and the music
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Eederated Club. Convene.

'rhe eighth district federation or
Women's Clubs of North Dakota con-
vened in jamestown yesterday in
the second annual meeting. The Wis
titing delegates are the guests for the
two days of the women's clubs Of
jamestown including the Wednesday
club, the Musical club and the James.
town Woman's club. The program
opened last evening with tea given
at Mrs. Harrington's through the
courtesy OF the jamestown CONNER
cial Club. At the tea the principal
speakers were Miss Minnie J. Neil
son of Valley City, president of the
North Dakota Federated Women's
Clubs; Mrs. F. L. Conklin, Bismarck,
vice president of the district and MIRA
A. A. Bruce of Bismarck. The dis
tricts includes the counties of Bur.
leigh, Kidder, Mclean, Sheridan and
StutSman.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11

was furnished by Mrs. Stevenson. "A
notable feature of the meeting was
the presence of the synodical presi-
dent, Mrs. Oliver Johnson, who gave
a most interesting address at the
afternoon session. .
The meetings were we'll attended
by local people and by out-of-town
delegates. officers for the year were
elected and are as follows:
President, Mrs. r. II. Myers, Bis
marck; vice president, Mrs. (Rev.)
Thompson, Mandan; secretary, Mrs.
r. r. Boyd, Menoken; secretary.treas-
urer, Mrs. Arthur kundlson, Bismarck,
p. O.; secretary Of literature, Mrs.
Carl King, Menoken: secretary Of
Young People, Mrs. Earl Knox, Fort
Rice; secretary of Bandit, Mrs. Arthur
Biggs, Turtle Lake. ..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
ATTENDING Convention.

Women from North Dakota attend
ing the Mississippi Valley Suffrage
Conference in Minneapolis are Miss
Aldythe Ward, Bismarck; Mrs. r. r,
Weible, Mrs. Elizabeth O'Neill Mrs.
Morton, Fargo; Mrs. lrma Erwin Pop
pier, Grand Forks; Mrs. Robert Glen
denning, Wimbledon, state president;
Mrs Carrie Chapman Gait, of New
York City, president Of the National
Woman's Suffrage Association, is the
principal speaker Monday Mrs. Gait
outlined plans for obtaining suffrage
amendment from congress; for plac-
ing suffrage planks in the platforms
in the two leading parties and for
obtaining the ballot for women IN
those states which are not franchised
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
MAKING VALUATION
Of 500 LINE ROAD

James Casey Of Minneapolis form
erly Chief of the Motive Power de-
partment OF the 500 Line, with head
quarters in this city, arrived here
yesterday accompanied by G. E, Perry
Of Kansas City, Mo-. Senior Inspector
OF Motive Power, in the Valuation de-
partment, of the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
The two men will 60 over the prop
erty of the road in this division fix
ing valuations for the benefit Of the
Commission.
Mr.. Casey who was resident of
the Capital City for number Of
years, before being promoted to a
more responsible position with head
quarters in Minneapolis, was glad to
get back to Bismarck, and says the
town looks mighty good to him.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
DRINK HOT WAITER
uF YOU DESIRE A
ROSY COMlPLE LEXICON
Says we can't help but look
better and feel better
after an inside bath.

To look ones best and feel ones best
is to enjoy an inside bath each morn
ing to flush from the system the pre-
viOus days waste, sour lamentations
and poisonous toxins before 1t Is alb
sorbed into the blood. Just as coal,
when it burns, leaves behind Ger.
tain amount of incombustible material
in the form of ashes, so the food and
drink taken each day leave in the all
mentary organs certain amount OF
indigestible material, which If not
eliminated, form toxins and poisons
which are then sucked into the blood
through the very ducts which are in
tended to- suck in only nOurisbment
to sustain the body.
II you want to see the glow o..
healthy bloom in your cheeks, to sec
your skin get clearer and clearer, you
are told to drink every morning upon
arising, q glass of hot water with a
teaspoonful of limestone phosphate IN
it. which is harmless means OF wash
ings the waste material and toxins
from the stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels, thus cleansing, sweetening and
purifying the entire alimentary tract,
before putting more food into the stoul'
ach. =.
Men and women with sallow skins.
liver spots, pimples or pellid COM
plexion, also those who wake up with
a coated tongue, bad taste, nasty
breath, others who are bothered with
headaches, bilious spells, acid stomach
or-constipation should begin this phos-
phated hot water drinking and are
assured of very pronounced results in
one or two weeks.
A quarter pound Of limestone phos-
phate costs very little at the drug
store but is sufficient to demonstrate
that just as soap and hot water
cleanses purifies and freshens the
skin on the outside, SO hot water and
limestone phosphate act on the inside
organise We must always consider that
internal sanitation is vastly more I'M
portant than outside cleanliness, be.
cause the skin pores do not absorb
impurities into the blood. Will, the
bowel pores do.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Society Nelus
Senior Glass Makes
Plans for Glass Niqht

Miss Hazel Miller was elected vale
dictorian of the senior class OF the
high school at meeting of the class
Tuesday evening. and Albert Blumer
salutatorian. Milo Miller will pre-
sent the class will, Miss Esther Tay-
lor, Harry Holta, the class prophesy;
Miss Anna Vigness, class history; Miss
Olwen Hughes, class poem and Elmer
Beithon Our Faculty"
The commencement exercises will
begin Sunday June 4, when the SER
mon to the graduates will be preached
in the auditorium by DR.. w. J. Hutche,
son Of the McCabe Methodist Epis.
copal church Glass night will be the
following Tuesday and the Thursday
evening. The annual alumni banquet
will be held Friday evening. The
class night and Commencement ex
e:cises will be held in the Auditorium
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
p. e. q. Conve ntion.

Mrs. f. r. Smyth, Mrs. J. p. French
and Mrs l.. T.. Opdyke will represent
the capital city P. e. o. Sistcrhood
at the second annual convention OF
the North Dakota grand chapter p.
E. o. which meets in Dickinson, Wed.
nesday, Thursday and Friday of next
week. The p. e. o. SisterhoOd of
the United States now numbers $4,000
members. 1t was organized in Mt.
Pleasant. a., in 1859 and its great
purpose is philanthropic work and
the aiding of girls in their education.
Over 400 girls are now being assisted
in securing educations in the United
States. Mrs. J. p. French will furn.
ish group of songs and Mrs. M. G.
Budlong OF the city will read a paper.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11

pastor of the Kintyre Presbyterian
church and was called there to con.
duct the funeral services for the late
Mr.. Sisco, Sunday. Mr.. Harmon has
gone to Steele to visit friends before
returning to his home.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
To Give Dancing Party.

The Lady FOresters have announc.
ed card and dancing party for Mon
day evening. May 10, in the CONNER
cial Club hall. Plans are being made
to make this evening one of the most
successful yet given. .".
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Ladies' Aid MEETING.

Mrs. A. ". Snow will entertain
members Of the Ladies Aid Society
of the Swedish Lutheran church this
afternoon al her home, 426 Sixteenth
street. The meeting will he called
at 2::3C and members an: friends Of
the society Gre invited.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Birth Of Daughter.

The birth of daughter to Attor'
ney and Mrs. Andrew Miller OF W.
Thayer street in the st. Alexius hos
pital Wednesday, has been announc.
ed. Mother and child are getting
along very nicely. "r.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Food sale SATURDAY.

The women OF the Presbyterian
church are making arrangements for
a food sale, which they will hold Sat
urday afternoon, in the Lenhart Drug
Store in Main street. A fine line OF
homemade articles will be included
in the sale.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Returns IRON California.

Mrs. Henry Suite. who has been
spending the winter in Long Beach,
Cal, arrived in the city Tuesday and
is the guest of Mrs. J.'.P. Dunn OF
Third street. Mrs. Suite will remain
in the city for some time.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Is Visiting DAUGHTER,

Mrs. S. "A. Alexander arrived Tues
day evening on No. /. from Colorado,
FOR a short visit with her daughter,
Mrs. G. J. Keenan, of Second street.
Mrs. Alexander will 60 to Saskatche.
wan, Canaua, to spend the summer
with son and daughter at that place.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Holds Outinu

Miss Kohler, Miss Marks, Miss Wig
forss and Miss Hangar were joint
hostesses last evening to co-members
of the Amoma class Of the Baptist
church Sunday school, at an outing
held on the bank of the Missouri
river. A picnic supper was served.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Birth tr,lnirceu.

AErnHrc":her: Of the birth of a
daughter 10 Mr. ard Mrs. Wesley J.
Letter Of Third stree. "Wednesday in
the Risna! elk Hospital has been
made.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Visits Here,

Rev. S. L. Harmon of Laporte City,
Ia, was in the city Tuesday and was
the guest OF Rev. H. Myers Of Ros-
ser street. Mr.. Harmon is former
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Entertaining Guests,

Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Falconer of
Avenue E are entertaining as their
guests Mrs. S. r. Day and baby OF
Mckenzie.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Know Your Own
Stomach. Spring

Stomach. Spring
tones" are for those who
do not know that Mature
must rebuild wasted tissue
from the food they eat.
Help Mature to throw off
the toxins of a heavy Win
ter diet by eating Shredded
Wheel Biscuit, a real whole
wheat food that is prepared
in a digestible form. Follow
Natures plan - get your
strength from a simple, nat
ural food that is thoroughly
cooked and easily digested.
Try it for breakfast with
milk or cream; eat it for
luncheon with berries or
other fresh fruits; make it
your meat" for the Sum-
mer days. Made at Niagara
Falls, N. Y.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11
Fargo Visitor Here

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Clough of Sixth
street, are entertaining as their guest,
Mrs. Arthur Elwell of Fargo.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-05-11

Johnson's Popular Priced store.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
IN
ANNUAL
MEETING
Fargo Country Club Will
Build New Clubhouse
Officers Are Elected

The election of officers for the ensu-
ing year, and the decision to erect a
new clubhouse early next spring were
outstanding features OF the annual
business meeting of the Fargo Country
club held last evening.
Following the reading and adoption
of the annual reports, the following
board of trustees was elected: e. H.
Stranahan, H. E. Magill, NJ. Kaufman,
Pomeroy Smith, J. A. Montgomery, f.
H. DeCamp and N. G. Young.
With their election, the trustees
went into special session, re-electing
E. H. Stranahan and Thomas B. Hull
as president and secretary and treas
arer, respectively, and electing ]. A.
Montgomery as vice president.
The board of trustees was author
ized to plan the erection of new club
house early next spring. Plans will be
called for. 1t Is highly probable that
before any set Of plans is adopted,
some members of the club will be dele
gated to visit a number of eastern
clubs with a view to getting ideas to
enter into the erection of the proposed
new clubhouse.
The financial report, read by the
secretary-treaSurer, showed the club
to be in a prosperous condition.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31

secretary of the league Mr.. Hughes Is
quoted as saying:
"On account of my absence on cam
paign tours 1t has been impossible to
give your letter of Sept. 26, earlier at
tention. You say that the National
Civil Service Reform league has enter
ed upon a campaign for legislation
which will provide for the competitive
classification of first, second and third
class postmasters, and you ask wheth-
er / would favor or oppose legislation
to accomplish such legislation.
II beg to say that favor such legis-
lation."
"The' league announced that COM
munication on the subject also had
been sent to President Wilson, but
that no reply had as yet been receiv-
ed