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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
STATUS OF IRELAND GOING
FROM BAD TO WORSE SINCE
DAY OF Sim FE|N UPRISING
Naonast Members in House Of Commons Threaten Shift of
Postlon-Great Britain Conf roned with Critical Situation
and No Relief in Sight for Solution of Trouble

London, July 25.-Apparently the
status of Ireland has gone steadily
from bad to worse ever since the Sim
Fein rising on Easter Sunday, for at
present the country is in the hands Of
a temporary and makeshift govern
ment composed of a commission of
judges assisted by Major General Sir
John Maxwell. commander of the Brit
ish forces in Ireland, who is still main
tanning military control over most of
the ordinary police functions.
Present System a Failure
There is no viceroy in the place of
Baron Wimborne, former lord lieuten-
ant of Ireland, and since Premier AS
Ouith's announcement that the Dub
lin Castle system of government had
been an utter failure none is likely o
be appointed The Office of Augustine
Birrel, eX-chief secretary for Ireland,
remains untitled and Herbert Samuel
the head of the home office, who has
no special knowledge of Irish affairs,
represents the interest of Ireland in
the cabinet and before the House of
Commons.
Great Britain finds itself in one OF
the most critical stages of the war
again distracted by wranglings over
the old problem and with no light
ahead. The Nationalist members in the
House of Commons, who as a part
thus far have supported the govern
ment's war measures, threaten to shift
their position and to become an oppo
sition party. The position Of the Ma
tlonalists. moreover, is anonymous.
Discomfort in Ireland over the govern
ments dealing with the instruction
has become so widespread. according
to all reports. that the Nationalist
have lost confidence of their constit-
uents and probably would be repudiat-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
MOVIE COMBINE
READY TO FIGHT
ADVERSE LAWS

New York, July 25.-The National
Association Of the Motion Picture In
dustry. said to represent $500, 900, 900
in capital and $4,000 theatres, an
nounced today that plans have been
completed for a political campaign on
the screen against legislation alleged
to be aimed at the business.
The Kitchin bill, which is now be-
fore the Senate, will be attacked first,
it was said, as it proposes to tax mo-
ton picture theatres more than ST..
100000 a year in addition to other tax
es now imposed on the industry. The
will be carried into every
city and town in the United States
where there is a picture theatre, &C.
ccrding to a statement issued by the
statement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
BIG FIRMS
WILLING T0L0AN
China MILLIONS

Washington. July 25.-Representa-
tives of three big American banking
houses informed Acting Secretary Polk
today that they were willing to ad-
vance 3o,ooo,OoO loan desired by China
to rehabilitate the finances of the re-
public. Their proposal, which is I'M
derstood to have the full approval of
the state department, is to furnish i'm
mediately s4.0OO, 900 urgently needed and
the remainder as desired.
MI. Folks callers were George c..
Lee, of Lee. Higginson & Co.; Willard
Straight Of the American International
Corporation, and Francis S. Mcknight
of J. P. Morgan & Co. One of these
firms already has advanced s1,000,000.
Bonds of the Chinese republic will be
accepted as security for the loan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
Description Of Fighting
in Village Of ozieres

Paris, July 2.-The fighting in the forti-
ned village of Pozieres between the BRIT
lsh and the Germans is described as fol-
lows by an officer who was wounded in
the struggle:
Early Sunday morning at the moment
the signal for the attack was given, after
frightfully intense bombardment the
English infantry rushed forward to the
entrance of the village, carried it bril-
liantly and occupied the ..rst houses. At
l13o O'Clock the Germans counter attack
ed. Their onset was extraordinary. doubt.
less because their courage had been slim
ulated by ether, as one could tell from
the odor
Here the rife played no part-the knife.
payonet revolver and grenade were the
only weapons used. The Germans employ-
ed a sort of long-handled mace studded
with nails such as an Apache might use
not a soldier. l saw a German officer
using one Of them on a wounded comrade.
but as he was in the act of striking a
revolver shot laid him down beside h,s
intended victim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
.eEN'L GONZALES
TO CLEAR ISLAND:
NEST OF BANDITS

f. Paso, July 25.-General Bell to-
Ca received assurances from Gen.
Gonzales commanding in Juarez. that
thA island" Will he depopulated by
Mexican authorities to prevent repe-
ti'Ion II the recent firing across the
International line and possible chances
of conflict
American military authorities have
rro77grcsi 'he district. which is a sec
ton NJ Mexico formed on the north
ste NJ the RIO Grande by a change
Y The rivers channel, nest of
tlnins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
REv, FIR. EvELAND
ELECTR0CUTED
WHILE FISHING
r..o1 Rod Came in Contact with
Wire Near Mount Holly
Springs

carlisle, Pa. July 25.-The Rev.
..,'.an Perry Eveland. missionary
' M.' Of the Methodist Episcopal
P .",.b for the Philippine islands, who
e1a heen missing since yesterday,
aa he started on fishing trip. was
w. deae today near Mount Holly
wv. having been electrocuted
~ his steel fishing rod came in con-
WV. with high tension electric wire.
-. vas passing under a railroad
!;are when the accident occurred. At
~. w.. II was believed that he had been
titled by lightning.
S' pishop Eveland was 50 years Of age.
-. ras a graduate Of Dickinson Col
~, ~. 2 native of Harrisburg, Pa, and
"a been A bishop four years, prior to
~, time preaching in various parts
If Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
EMPEROR WILLIAM bLAMES
ENGLISH DIPLOMACY IN THE
PRESENT EUROPEAN UNREST

London. July ga dispatch from Berne
today by the Wireless Press says:
Another speech by Emperor William
during his recent visit to the Somme
front is being discussed in Berlin. The
emperor said: Comrades: 1t is your es-
peCal privilege to fight against the Eng
lish. which means that you are fighting
against A nation that has sworn to de-
stroy Germany. The English built up
during the years before the war the COM
bination of countries which at a given
signal fell upon us. attacked us, the
most peaceful and peace desiring people
in the world The English led us to be-
lieve they We're our friends when they
were actually plotting our destruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
AUTHORITIES TO
H OIL D CHILDREN +.
UNDER is IN n. Y,
All Children Leaving City Must
Have a Certificate :,

New York, July 25.-Efforta OF tha
federal health service to prevent, If pos
sible. the spreading Of infantile paraly-
sis to cities and towns outside Of New
York were Strengthened today when
an order was issued that no child Is
years old or under be permitted to
leave New York without q certificate
from the federal surgeons. All rail-
roads leaving the city are cooperating
with the federal authorities and no
tickets are sold unless the required GER
tificate is shown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
ALLIES UNEASY
OVER SITUATION
GREEK ELECTION

Athens. Greece, July 24.-(Via Lon
don. July 25)-For the purpose OF
counter-attac king the widespread eff
feet of the formation of anti Venizelos
leagues among the demobilized Greek
reservists. adherents Of former Pre-
mier venizelos this morning launched
a similar nation wide opposition
league of which the former war min
lister, General Panyotis Danglis, chief
Of staff during the first Balkan war
was elected president.
There is undisguised uneasiness in
Entente circles as to the possible con-
sequences of employing the army for
political purposes by both sides in the
approaching electoral campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26

English diplomacy brought about war
and now an English offensive is intended
to carry the operations to German soil
into our towns and villages, to the peril
and undoing of our helpless women and
children. Your duty is to break the Eng.
hsh offensive to prove only more that
Germany is invincible and reduce to de
spair the relentless enemies of our coun-
try so that they will sue for peace on
terms honorable and profitable to Germa-
ny
From conservative circles in Berlin
comes the announcement that when the
Reichstag reassembles in the autumn an
Interpolation will be addressed to the I'm
perial chancellor asking why inspiring
speeches by the Emperor at the front
are withheld from general publication
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
THE FUNERAL OF
JAMES WHITCOMB
RILEY, TUESDAY

indianapolis. July 25.-The funeral of
James Whitcomb Riley was held at his
late home today. The simple services
were attended by relatives and a few OF
his most intimate friends only The flu
neral was private, but the placing Of the
body in a vault in Crown Hill cemetery
here was public. Large crowds assem-
bled near the vault to see the last cere-
monies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
Safe from Art

Bowls-"Yes. know I'm ugly; but there
is one great consolation"
Biggs-"What is that"
Bowls-"If ever I should become great
and the people should resolve to erect q
statue to my memory. they won't be able
to make me out any uglier than I am."-
London Telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
DEFEAT EFFORTS
EASEMENT VOTE
BEFORE SENATE

Washington, July Ex-senator Marines
resolution in behalf of Roger Easement,
with all the pending amendments and
substitutes, was today sent to the foreign
relations committee and efforts to get a
vote today in the Senate thus were de-
feated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
S, S, MCCLURE IS
HELD ON BOARD:
Later RELEASED

London, July Is, (4.32 P. MD-S. s.
Mcclure. the American publisher, was
detained on board the American liner
Philadelphia, when the vessel arrived
at Liverpool Yesterday. but was re-
leased this afternoon on representa-
tons made to the British authorities
by the American embassy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
Maine SCHOONER
GOES ASHORE IN
THE BAY OF FUNDY

st. John. n. B., July 25.-The three
masted schooner Harold B. Cousens of
Portland, Me-, was reported ashore to-
day on Seal Island in the Bay Of
Fundy. She went aground in fog AMI
the extent of the damage is not known
here. The schooner was bound from St
John for Liverpool with lumber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26

FIRM TO LOAN BIG
AMOUNT TO CHILE

Washington, July 25.-Information
that the Chandler Co. Of Philadelphia
has arranged s3o.oOo,ooo loan to the
government Of Chile for railroad de.
velopment was received at the Depart
ment of Commerce today from Com
Attache Ravens at Santiago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
TWO BIG WHALES
FRISK AN HOUR
OFF HULL SHORE

Hull. Mass. July 25.-Two whales va
riously described as from 40 to 50 feet In
length entertained the vacationists here
today. For an hour the pair frisked an
eighth of a mile off shore but when sew.
eral boats put out with the plan to at
tack them the whales disappeared in a
fog bank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
WILSON BEHIND
CONSTRUCTION
NAVAL PROGRAM

~n'ngton. July 25.-Otficial word wen,
~ me capitol today that President
'Son stands behind the construction
sam 't the naval bill as it passed the
So including four dreadnaughts and
atsy. - 'e o"''' 'i''iiieoi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
9THMASS.
STARTED FIRING
SAYS CEN'L BELL

San Antonio, July 25.-General Bells
report today to General Funston Of the
exchange of shots Sunday by the 9th
Massachusetts and Mexicans at Ell
Paso, indicated that the first firing
was done by the guardsmen who be-
1ieved the Mexicans were preparing to
bring into action a machine gun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
ST. LOUIS PAPER
INCREASES PRICE

h.. LOUIS Mr.. July 25.-The Globe.
Aocrat tomorrow will announce an
M. vase in the price OF it's daily edi.
IN 81 Louis from to cents,
Aug. /. The high cost Of
paper is given as the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26

Otherwise it is suggested the allies
might find themselves cut off from
necessary connections with many
American concerns upon which they
depend for munitions. food supplies
and transporta ton.
Much Of the stock Of the great rail-
road systems for instance, is owned in
Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
MEMBERS FROM
THE CABINET TO
STUMP IN MAINE

Washington, July 25.-Members Of
President Wilson'S Cabinet are pre-
pared to go into Maine late in August
to take part in the campaign there.
Secretaries Daniels. Redf1eld and Will
son already have promised to make
speeches. Former Governor Glynn of
New York and Senator James also
will speak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
DECIDES
TO REMAIN UNTIL
ADJOURNMENT

Washington. July 25.-President Will
son has definitely decided to remain
in Washington, no matter how late
Congress is in session. and will post
pone notification of his denomination
until after adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
7 he Friendless
Alarm Clock

We respect an alarm clock
but it has very few real friends.
1t is a shining example Of
the type Of reminder that com.
pels rather than persuades.
People don't like to be in
huenced by alarm clock meth
DDS. They prefer the advice Of
friends.
1t is the element Of personal
friendliness that distinguishes
the newspaper from other pub
LEGATIONS.
1t is a welcome, sought after
visitor in the home. Its adver-
Using Is presented as a friend
introduces a stranger.
And it gets that considera-
ton that makes it valuable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-26
ENGLAND'S STAND

CONTINUED from Page One)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10
QUIT MEAT WHEN
BACK HURTS Or
KIDNEYS BOTHER
Says Uric Acid in meat
clogs Kidneys and If
ritates Bladder.
A glass of Salts is harmless
way to flush Kidneys
says authority.

II YOU must have YOUR meat every
day eat IT hut flush your kidneys with
salts occasionally, say, a noted authori-
~ who tells us that meat forms uric
acid which almost paralylcs the kidneys
IN their efforts 10 cxpcl it from the
blood They become sluggish and
weaken, then YOU suffer with = dull
misery in the kidney region, sharp pains
in the back or sick headache. dizziness
your stomach Sours, tongue y is coated
and when the weather is bad you have
rheumatic twingeS The urine gets
cloudy. iull oi sediment. the channels
often get sore and irritated obIiglng
you TO >eck relief two or three times
during the night
To neutraliIc these irritating acids, to
cleanse the kidneys and flush off the
hody'N urinous waste get tour ounces OF
Jad Salts from any pharmacy here
take tablespoonful IN glas, oi water
before breakfast for few days and your
kidneys will then act fine This famous
salts i, made from the acid of grapes
and lemon Juice combined with lithia.
and has been used Tor generations TO
flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys
also to ncutrallr the acids IN urine. So
il no longer irrilaleS, thus ending blad
der weakness
Jad salt, Is inexpensive; cannot in
jurc, and makes a delightful ciicrvcS-
cent litha-watcr drink ADV
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10
BREAK A CH|LD'S
COLD By GIVING
SYRUP Of FIGS
Cleanses the little liver and
bowels and they get
well quick.

When your child suffers from a cold
don, wait, give the little stomach, liy-
er and bowels gentle, thorough
cleansing At once When cross, peev-
iSh, llStlcSs pale, doesn't sleep, cat or
act naturally, 1t breath is bad, Stom-
ach SOUR. give a tcaSpooniul OF "Nal'-
iornia Syrup oi Figs and in few
hours all the clogged.up, conS,ipa,cd
waste sour bile and undiges,ed food
will gently move on, OF the bowels, and
YOU have a well, playful child again,
II your child coughs. snuifles and
has caught cold or-is ieveriSh or has
a sore throat give a good does OF Cal
iiornia Syrup OF Figs TO evacuate the
bowels no difference wha, other treat
rcnt is givey
Sick children nccdn', he Coaxcd Ia
take this harmless fruit laxative "
Millions OF mothetS keep i, handy be
cause they know It's action on IN,
stomach, liver and bowels is prompt
and sure. They also know a little given
today saves a sick child tomorrow
Ask your druggist for 0-eent bot
lie of California Syrup OF Figs,
which contains directions for babies
children of all ages aud for grown.up,
plainly ON the bottle Beware Of coun.
tcricits sold here Get the genuine
'ldr h, California tg syrup Com
paiy ADV.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10
"Boo' full Baby" Giuen $4,000
As Balm for Her Broken Heart

"Roo'iul Bahy.
who outside tb
court, oi law :, VI,
ora Maudr lark
must be content with
a mere $2SWO Tor .
broken heart Nha
wanted $4,000 bu, @
cruel court, made up
UI wcu could not see
that She had suffered
that much damage b,
,hc failure Of John
Leon Martin son of
wealthy New Work
broker ,o Keep M,
promise 10 wed her
Maybe II Young lohu
had not named hcr
Boo'tul Baby" IN
his love note, h,
would not have il Nrr
dict against him
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10
Why NAlR FALLS out

Dandruii causes fcvcrish irritation
OF the scalp, the hair roots shrink, loo'
EN- and then the hair comes on, fast To
stop falling hair al once and rid the
scalp OF every particle OF dandruil, get
a 25-ccnt bottle OF Dandcrine at any
drug store. pour little in your hand
and rub well into the scalp After a
few applications all dandruii disap-
pears and the hair stops coming out
Adv
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10
Martin Denies He
Acted Improperly

DENIAL that he had improper rclA
tions with Mrs Rosa Hubbard was
contained in the answer flied III the
district court this morning by August
Martin of Arcadia to the $4,000 alien
iation SUI, brought against him by
David W Hubbard her husband
Martin merchant, declared he had
never engaged Mrs Hubbard to manage
his farm, as charged by Hubbard In
his suit, Hubbard declared Martin had
won his wifc's love and asked $4,000
II YOU have not received a new tele
phone book call cashiers office. PIX
200. and copy will be forwarded to
YOU ADV.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10
Both Sides Claim
Carolina District

ASHfNILLE, y. G, Nov. l0-l'ri-
day finds both congressional campaign
managers s,ll claiming the Tenth dis
,rlc, by very small maIortics Demo
cratic scml-oiiicial figures give the
election TO Weaver by small vote Re
publican Scmi-oiiicial figures place
Bri,t, majority at II votes The issue
hangs now on the official count N Me
Dowcll and Graham counties.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10
()V(IFNI0CIY
ANDHlShLs
NJ HOAaf0 Gd1IS

Uncle Wiggiy ard the late Children.
Copyright. lPlG tN N''Iut, %,w~udItl
SNudIlar.I
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10

Matlrees for chlldrsr-Matinces for
children on saturday afternoons IN Local
thoaters are being planned Moving pic
lures only viii he shown. the child wei
fare committee ~ the Federation ~!
Women's clubs. holding that vaudeville
could not b' properly censored \ local
theatcr representative viii 80 eust this
week to urrHug, for programs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10

Roden Accepted Thomas Roden of
Hanna, okla, was accepted fut enlist
ncnt in tho CoUst nrtillc', nt the arm,
recruiting Office today ana was Fput tu
Fort Logan, Col, for tnal examination.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10

rlks Smoker Planned The .lks lodg"
viii hold mokor ct the lodg' rooms
Saturday night.
$4,000 IN cold" Displayed sacks
bulgiug with round pieces of metal. sup
posed 10 10, gold pl,ucs. and alleged tp
be valued VI g. oOo each. were ON display
yesterday 100 tn" lobby Of IN" Ice
nuckins hotel " L. Light. owner ot
tho Ice Iluckina auto uN"ry lin" also
owned the sacks when their contents
vap nsccrinincd. instead Of coin metal
washers were discovered
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10

New Officers Chosen \. Whlteford
superintendent uf the city schools nd
Nurated the teaching of the principle ~
c1viC Improvement In the public schools
In mn address before the oklahoma civic
Improvement club At the Ice Iiuckins
hotel last night The folloWiuS new Of.
nccrs were elected sidney l. Brock
president, $ : Ruttcrfold. vice presl-
dent, Miss Irene hickey recording sec
rctnry: Whl " Clark. corresponding sec
r"tary; Mrs Il Nagsdalc, treasurer
Mrs. ". " Scott. parlamcutariau.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-10

Commissioners TO Meet \ meeting ot
the commissioner Of the land office will
hc held this afternoon. bcritmng at .
o'clock IN the office OF Secretary q. \
Smith Only routine business. /, IS stated
VIII come before the board.
Wilson In Edmond state Snptrlntcnd-
Cn' Wilson was In Edmond tbs morning
visiting the Central state Normal school.
New Legislator Here - NJ Brown.
elected member " the house of repre-
sentatives OF the legislature frCm Jcffor-
son county wns In Oklahoma city this
morning visiting Governor Williams and
other state officials
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-06-02
Change of Time.

The change in time of the trains
which goes into effect next Sun
day, is as follows:
North No. 80, passenger, S.25
a. M, No. II, freight, BIT p. m.
South No. Is, freight, 9:55 a.
m.; No. 40, passenger, 6:24 p. m.
The passenger will run daily;
the freight daily except Sunday.
A special Sunday passenger will
arrive from the north at 1000 a.
m. and from the south 800 p. m.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-06-02

Will Jones of Littleton was cir
culating among his Elbert friends
for short time this morning.
Mr.. Parkhurst of Minnesota.
father-in-law of F. w. Hoepner,
is looking around here with a
view of locating.
The taxpayers of district No.
10, at their election, Monday,
voted bonds to the amount of
81, 500 for the erection of a new
school house in that district.
Mrs. Hagspiel, an old resident
of Prosperity Ridge, who has
been an invalid for several years.
died at GAS Tuesday evening.
She was the mother of Mrs. Chas.
Larsen.
Earl Schryver and Jack John
son of Denver are papering and
will paint the Presbyterian church
both inside and out. They also
painted the front of the Gates
store building last week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-06-02

Harmony Grange of Elizabeth
will give pie social Saturday
evening, June 10.
Be sure and attend the meeting
of the Cemetery association Sat
urday, June 3, 2::30 p. m.
Supt. Rennick and Harry Lam
bert were in conference with a
few of our citizens, Wednesday,
in regard to giving US train
from the north Sunday mornings,
the officials intending to have but
one train each way On that day.
Supt. Rennick gave the gather
ing to understand their wishes
would be complied with.