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The sun., 1916-11-09
Deprived OF Substance,

The decree was directed against the
unemployed OF AL classes. especially
against men thro~u out of work by the
closing OF the factories after the Ger
man seizures of wv material. These
men were deprived OF their means Of
subsistence. and became dependent FOR
food upon the local authorities.
The publication Of the decree was
quickly followed by "A notice warning all
persons concerned to present themselves
at a given hour at places named. and to
come furnished with articles OF kit
infinitely specified. Failure to comply
would render the a~bsentees liable 10
heavy fines and imprisonment.
simultaneously the municipal admin
Istrations. which alone possessed the
lists Of men thrown out OF work. were
summoned to hard the lists TO the mill
tary authorities They refused and were
diSpossesscd and replaced by German
military representatives. In some cases
the municipal officials who were in charge
Of the lists were brutality arrested and
thrown into prison.
The sun., 1916-11-09
TELLS OF "SLAVE RAIDS"
Correspondent Writes Of Dcporta.
ton OF D%elgians by Conquerors.
" VuV'' DthVuVCN 10 IT SIN !TOW "a
London Times.

London Times.
LONDON. o s.-Cnder the title
slave Raids in Belgium the Times
publishes the following article from n
special correspondent:
since the beginning OF October the
two provinces OF Belgian Flanders have
been the scene of tragic outrases upon
the civil population. The provinces are
IN the army zone. and thus subject to
the German military authorities, whereas
the rest OF Belgium is under the civil adj
ministration.
on october 3 decree was placarded
IN the towns and villages. reproducing n
decision OF German headquarters which
conferred upon the military authorities
power TO compel all ~non-invalids depend-
ent for a livelihood upon Others to un-
dertake work away from their homes.
The sun., 1916-11-09
Advance In Dobrudja.

In the Dobrudja also. where the Rus
SLAMS control the Allies campaign. the
Entente army stili advances. the Ru-
manian War Office reports. They are
nearer to Hirsova. on the Danube. thirty
nve miles north OF the Constanza-Cer-
navoda Railroad. which they hope 20 re-
capture from Won M~ackensen.
To-day's Rumanian statement shows
that the Dobrudja has not ceased to be
an avenue for Russian help to reach
Ruman'a because OF the loss OF Con-
stanza and the Carol bridge at Cerna.
voda. The Russians are now sending
70 Sul!na. at the mouth OF the middle
estuary OF the Danube. supplies which
30 thence through the Sulina Canal and
the Danube 10 Gaiatz and are dis.
tributed over Rumanla py railroad. The
route Is longer and slower than the all
rail route OF which Won Mackensen de-
pr!ved Rumania.
On the Transylvanian Alps from. Rus
nan troops In "rctter numbers are helm
ing the Rumaniars, II appears Russian
troops are now fighting beside the Ru-
manians In the Jlu Valley. nea, Szurduk
Pass, vienna announces. This leayes ,be
passes OF the Cronstadt region. the Ru-
manian centre, the only par Of their
mont whcre Rumanian resistance has
not been braced By the presence OF the
Cars veterans.
The sun., 1916-11-09
MuscOvites Are Within
Striking Distance Of
Strategic Line.
DOBRUDJA SUPPLY
LINE STILL USEFUL
Munitions Reach Front of
Allies by Canal and
Danube Route.

LoNpoN. Nov. S.-Transylvania has
been again invaded. this time by a Rus
sian army. The troops Of Gen. Lc,ch!tsky.
who are helping the Rumanians. have
penetrated into the Hungarian provinc g
Ave miles In the Corpathian region west
Of Rumania's northwestern frontier.
This Russian offensive, started to re-
duce the pressure upon the Rumanian
centre. has pushed the Teutons out Of
positions in the B!str!cedra Valley from
Belbor to Ho,lo. the Russian Wal Office
announces. The German and Austrian
statements to-day admit that the Teu-
tons have been unable to stop the Rus.
sian drive.
AZ Belbor and Hollo the Russians are
only ten miles east OF the Maros River,
the principal strategic river OF Transyl-
vania. Along 1t runs one OF the rail-
roads that supply the Teuton armies
and enable them TO move REINFORCE
iments to threatened points. From Hollo
to Olah Toplitza, on the railroad. Is
rather less than ten miles. II the Rus
SLAMS can take 1t. cutting the railroad,
an important advantage will have been
gained.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-29
MONMOUTH, ILL.

Mr.. Herbert Birdett of New Or
leans, Mo-, is visiting here with his
brother, Chas. Birdett.
The Willing Worker society met
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.
Lillian Abel.
John Peoples Of this city has gone
to Kewanee, where he is employed at
a jewelry store.
Mrs. Bernice Metlock has the
agency for the Herolin hair pomade.
Mrs. Ernest Bassett was in Gales
burg this week attending the funeral
of cousin. ''
Miss Clara Taylor has returned to
her home in Canton, Mo-, after an ex-
tended visit here with her uncle.
Mr.. William Wallace, who has been
having trouble with fractured limb,
is much better at this writing.
Mrs. Dayse Lash has the agency for
the Overton toilet cosmetics.
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CLINTON, IOWA.
T,ast Week.)

Sunday was quarterly meeting at
pothel A. M. E. church. All services
,,,sre well attended and were full OF
;nterest Rev. N. J. McCracken, r:
,s.,et;ng -. nns Of the year, it was therefore
his inaugural visit. Already ne mas
endeared himself to the people, max
;ng a favorable impression. =,
Rev. W. W. Williams is not so wen
this week, having an attack OF 'ne
The members Of the Second Baptist
oh,,rch are arranging for their annual
1 Ch-;stmas tree on Sunday evening,
December oath.
NJ F. F, Jackson and others were
4ha donors Of a nice pair OF shoes TO
the the Rev. F. J. Mott, pastor OF the Sec
ond o Baptist church, for which ne IS
very proud. ,ao.
NJ. Price Elligan suffered stroke
=, M naralysis a. at her home on Maple
ropne o. pn On last Friday. Her friends
ase sa +hat the stroke is only tempor-
hope .ud 49, that she will suffer no ill et-
fects. .+ IN tho Rv-
s+ander in the mention OF the elec-
s;anuef s;an Of officers M of the Allen League
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WATERLOO, IOWA.

Everybody work for Christ and the
church is the motto of the A. c.. =.
League in Waterloo. e"
Rev. H. C. Boyd sermonized two
Righteousness sermons Sunday. Both
were we'll attended.
The P. E. G. club gave a CLEANER
drill and entertainment Thursday
evening. The drill made a hit with
everyone. ! I
Mrs. Sadie Hopkins underwent an
operation for appendicitis last week
at St. Francis hospital. =. y.
Those on the sick list are Miss
Vivian Smith, Mrs. L. C. Cheers, Mrs.
Ina Walker and Mrs. VIM. Pearson.
Mrs. Dorothy Laurence will lead
the A. C. E. League Sunday, Xmas
meeting. Everybody should be out.
The Mite Missionary society met
Thursday afternoon at the residence
Of Mrs. Eta Aman, 90 N. Barclay
street. After the business was trans
acted, cocoa with Waterloo dips were
served, after which postlude. ~ :
Louis P. Mosley, class leader of No.
3, and Geo. E. Smith, assistant, will
entertain class at dinner party
Xmas day in the parlors of Bess
chapel A. M. E. church. We hope to
receive every member.
The leap year party given by the
Helping Hand was success. They
had a large attendance out. Every
one enjoyed themselves to the highest.
Mrs. Maudie Shields is able to be
in our midst again and is doing nicely.
Mrs. Sarah Cooper returned home
Sunday morning from bonneville, Mo-,
where she was called to attend the
funeral of her mother. =" ~ 4
The services were well attended
both morning and evening at Antioch
Baptist church Sunday. Two were
received into the church. !. 3 AZ g. g i i
Don't forget the B. X. P. ", which
meets at Antioch Baptist church
every Sunday.
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CLARINDA, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.)
last Week.


The ladies of the A. M. E: churcn
are preparing for a bazaar and supper
to be given at Masonic hall on De-
cember 28th. :. ,,h
The ladies of the Needle Cra11 c'uc
gave their luncheon at the nome "
the. president, Mrs. E. B. COOK: lass @
Thursday. The table was beautl1uns
decorated in the, club colors ana 1ol.
age Of green and yellow as a censea
piece. Twenty members were pres
ent. '.,F = -
Our pastor, Rev, D. W. Brown is in
Bedford this Sunday. ,,
Mrs. johnson and daughter Ma1e.' -
of Gravity were over to 1 at5eno d
meeting of the O. E. S. on fr1oay: II
Mrs. L. w. Williams entertalneu
the Ladies' Crochet club to wv. wv
course luncheon at her home on "a''A-
street. M
The Rose of Sharon Chapter, NO.
l6, elected officers for the ensuing
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ROCK. ISLAND, ILL.

DR.. Slaughter, a graduate OF the
University of Pennsylvania, will con-
tinue his medical studies at the Uni
versity of st. Louis. DR.. Slaughter is
president Of the Kansas City internes.,
He is also an all-American football
player Of the. best caliber. &, r.~,
Rev. A. Boyd preached the Thanks
giving sermon in the morning of that
day at the Mckinley Baptist church.
Mrs. B. R. Penn is able to be about
again, after an illness Of several
weeks. DR.. Davis was her physician.
Mrs. B. r. Penn's cousin from Chi
cago is here visiting and expects to
make Rock Island her home.
Sunday was quarterly meeting at
the Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church.
Rev. McCracken, the recently ap-
pointed presiding elder of this dis
trict, preached the morning sermon
Rev. Lewis of Moline preached the
afternoon sermon and the presiding
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GALESBURG, ILL.
last Week.

The Thimble Circle was entertained
at the home of Mrs. J. Hazel on Fri
day, December %.
The P. w. club was entertained at
the home of Miss E. Hurley on Tues
day, December 10Th.
The Garrison club was entertained
at the parsonage Friday, December %.
The M. L. D. club was entertained
at the home of Miss L. Benton on
Thursday. All report fine time.
D. T. No. 80 were called Tuesday
afternoon to meet the grand master,
Rev. T. L. Scott Of Chicago.
Mrs. ]. Mitchell and son of Missouri
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Mitchell of w. Knox street. They
will spend the winter here.
Rev. Garrison and wife, Rev. 7. l..
Scott and Mrs. McGill were enter
tanned at dinner at the home of Mrs.
z. Mason.
Revival services closed Sunday at
the A. M. E. church. Rev. T. L. Scott
Of Chicago conducted the services.
The meeting closed with nine joiners.
Rev, T. L. Scott will meet the S M.
T. on Tuesday afternoon. He will re-
turn to his home in Chicago on Tues
day evening.
Mr.. Braxter Harmon, who has been
i'll for the past four years, passed
awav at the home of his parents on
Wednesday night at 8:20. He leaves
to mourn his death a wife, two chill
dren, mother, father and sister and a
host of relatives and friends. tuner-
al services were held at the A. M. e.
church Friday afternoon. Pail bear
ers were Mr.. Andy Anderson, Clar-
ence Carter, C. Schools, B. Harr1s' W.
Webb. Burial was in Linwood ceme'
terry.
MIR. Chas. Anderson has been con-
fined to his home for ten days with a
bad case of lumbago.
The E. R. club was entertained al
tho home of Miss M. King on Satur'
day, December %. :,
Mr. Franklin of Clarinda, Iowa, Is
visiting relatives and friends:
Mrs ]. Smalley is confined to mel
home with lumbago. !,
Mrs. S. Johnson left for chicago u
visit her brother. n,, -,
Mrs Logan and Mrs. Bolder arr
Christmas shopping in Chicago.
Imperial orchestra met at the hom' mn
- Miss F. Fletcher on Tuesday, De
cember 10Th.
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DAVENPORT, IOWA.

Rev. M. j. Burton, for ten years
Iowa state missionary for the Bap-
tist churches, was in the city last Sum-
day and occupied the pulpit at the
Third Baptist church. Rev. Burton
has accepted call to pastor a church
in Kansas and will leave the mission
field to take up his pastorate about
January 1st, 1917. ~
The funeral services of Francis
Skurlock, aged 8 years, was held at
Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday after
noon, conducted by Rev. C. r. Waters.
assisted by Rev. NJ. j. Burton. Mrs.
Skurlock, the mother Of the deceased,
and two of her other children are
sick and could not attend the funeral.
Last Tuesday evening the members
and friends of Bethel A. M. E. church
formally received Rev. N. J. Nc
Cracken, P. E., and their pastor, Rev.
C. r. Waters, and family. Words of
hearty welcome were given from
number of the church auxiliaries,
which were responded to by Rev. and
Mrs. Waters and Rev. McCracken.
The honored guests were then escort
ed to the dining room, where light re-
freshments were served, and a social
hour enjoyed
Rev. F. X. Nicholson was in Cedar
Rapids last Sunday and occupied the
pulpit for Rev. Northcross.
Constellation temple of S. M. T.
held their annual election Monday,
which resulted in Mrs. Emma Brooks,
W. P; Mrs. Emma Strauthers, V. P;
w. S., Mrs. Alberta Carter; assist
ant secretary, Mrs. Carrie Baker; W.
T., Mrs. Bette Davis; chaplain, Mrs.
Jennie Proctor.
Mrs. Nettie Brown, who has been
confined at the hospital for several
weeks, passed away this morning.
WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.
On Thursday, December 18th, hte
w. S. c.. was called to order by the
worthy president. A very interesting
program of music, papers, recitations
and solos was rendered by the men,
bers of the w. S. c. at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Turner, after which
a three-course luncheon was served by
the host, Mr.. Paul Greenway. The
| guests of the evening were Mr.. and
Mrs. George Burkley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Turner and Mr.. N. L. Black,
who gave the w. S. C. some very en-
couraging remarks on the work that
the w. S. c. is trying to accomplish.
After a very late hour the w. S. c.
adjourned, each wishing the host
many returns of the evening.
Monday, December 11th, a son was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Rushing.
All concerned doing nicely.
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A Successful Minister.

The above is the true likeness of
Rev. James E. Roberts Of this city,
a Baptist minister of experience, who
has been "a successful pastor in Ohio,
Missouri, Michigan, Iowa and Canada.
He is member of the Iowa-Nebraska
Association and a member Of the
Minister and Deacons' Union Of this
state. He received a part of his edu-
cation in the common schools at In
dependence and Bonneville, Mo-, and
in Trinity college in Toronto, Canada
His first charge was in Fulton, Mo-,
at Pilgrim Rest Baptist, Abbondale
Baptist church of Cincinnati, McDou-
gal Baptist church, Windsor, Canada
the Second Baptist chu Oh in Detroit
Mich, and East Side Baptist church
in East Des Moines, also at Scandia
Iowa. He is not now actively en-
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elder preached in the evening.
Monday night was official board at
Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church.
Rev. McCracken presided.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Stoner and
daughter, Glee, have arrived at Rock
Island. They have made Bloomington
their home during the past year.
Their many friends are glad to see
them back.
Mrs. Golden is still in Chillicothe,
Ohio.
The Fiske Jubilee Singers were at
the Y. M. C. A. recently. The white
paper declared editorially that their
singing was very unique and wonder
full.
The Misses Deborah Stewart, Lu-
retha Jackson, Lorraine Coleman and
Celia Reynolds were Christmas shop
pers in Davenport on Saturday.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-29
md tools and implements.

and tools and implements.
(d) For more voluntary aid to les
sen our mud tax by better roads: We
helping more.
(e) To exercise ourselves more ef-
fectively in lessening the number OF
the races loafers, idlers and petty
criminals by giving our unemployed
more work to do with more congeliial
conveniences.
(f) To work out our salvation
back upon the land, raising more
food products to help lessen the high
cost Of living.
(g) For better church and school
conditions.
Farming women and mothers and
daughters session Friday, January
18th, at "a p. m. Subject, ITO Stop
or Moderate Our Over-reaching."
(1) By helping husbands to live
within their means and sphere.
(2) Renewed efforts to gain friend
ships.
(3) Poultry raising and helping
girls at busy work.
az BY providing happy, healthy
recreation and play times.
Farmers H. Jackson, Andrew Clay
Lewis Drappen, ST., Cooper county
James Hill, Howard county. Squire
Blackwell, Pike county. Charles Mar.
tin, Robert Childs, Carroll county
Ephraim Rucker, Bu anan county
I. N. Nunelly, Lincoln county. Rube
Dameron, Nathan Thornton, Charlton
county. The potato king, Hon. J. G
Groves, of Kansas, and Henry Kirk.
lin, the worlds champion truckman
Columbia, Mo-, are this years confer
ence guests of honor.
All who are doing, or want to get tc
doing helpful, worth while things will
be welcomely entertained while here.
Come the day before. Bring any
products for exhibition by both sexes
and by the children.
N. C. Bruce, Principal.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-29
BUXTON, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.

\LdSI week.
Some more valuable Negro prop
erty destroyed by fire. The big
eight-room dwelling in South Buxton
belonging to Hon. Geo. H. Woodson
was totally destroyed this morning
about 1890 or l a. m. Mr.. VIM.
Harper, ex-grand master of the G. u.
y. Of 0. F. of Iowa, lived in this resi-
dence. He lost every stitch he pos
sessed, household goods and all cloth
ing. Mr.. Harper IS one of Buxton's
old men. He has lived here for fifteen
years. He is we'll known throughout
the state. He recently underwent an
operation for appendicitis in the Abba
hospital and has not been able to re-
turn to work in the mines yet. Any
of his friends who can and wish to
help him will please send to his ad-
dress, Box 401 Buxton, Iowa, clothing
or anything else.
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the following names were omitted:
Mrs. M. J. Holiday, recording secre-
tary; Anna johnson, assistant secre-
tary; Fred Douglass, librarian; M. Q.
Culberson, reporter. & 2,. III
Invitations were received in Clin-
ton this week to leap year party In
Davenport on Wednesday evening,
December 2Oth,. with Mrs. c. Cain as
hostess. .
The Christmas tree and program of
Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school will be
held on Friday night, December: 22.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-29

year as follows: Mrs. Laura Headly,
w. NJ; Miss Mabel johnson, A. M;
Mr.. r. T. Lane, W. p; Mrs. Laura
jones' Cond.; Mrs. H. Johnson, Asso.
Cond.
Mrs Della Johnson and son, John,
went to st. Joe, No., Friday morning
to attend the funeral of her brother.
Rev. W. Mitchell has been a little
lndlsposed, but is able to fill his pull
pit Sunday.
Subscribe and pay up for Bystander
before new year.
II you have any news for Bystander
kindly call Bell 339 R.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-29
ANOKA, MIMI, NEWS.
Especial to Bystander.)

MRS. D. Waters received the news
from her mother, Mrs. r. L. Martin,
of Greston, Iowa, that she wasn't ex-
pected to live.
Rev. Stovall Of Minneapolis is try
inp too start a mission IN Anoka.
There is several families Of colored
people Of many denominations here.
Anoka has had some severe zero
weather for the last three weeks.
Miss Helen Waters was the guest
Of George Jones Of Owatonna last
| week.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-29
Nervous Women.

When the nervousness is caused by
constipation, as is often the case, YOU
will get quick relief by taking Cham
berlain's Tablets. These tablets also
improve the digestion. Obtainable
everywhere.
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gagged in pastoral work, but hopes to
re-enter soon. He lives in his own
home at 271O Sixth avenue and has an
amiable Christian wife. He now lee
lures on the subject Of "Race Ideals
and Effects" See this subject in our
next weeks issue.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-29
MISSOURI.WEST NEGRO FARM
ERS TENTH ANNUAL

At Dalton, Charlton county, Mis-
souri,, January HIP, 1917, at the
Bartlett Agricultural and Industrial
school.
"Preparedness-How?" is the gen.
eral topic for this year.
(a) For larger crop yields, and
better preservation of our lands.
(b) To earn, deserve and get more
earnest attention by the state and ma
tional experts who are aiding neigh
boring farmers all over the state.
(c) To better our home life, hous-
es, barns, fences, gates, care OF stock
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-29
XMAS PRESEN I S
FOR EVERYBODY
YOUR CHOICE FREE

Framed Pictures
Hand Decorated Plates
Big Story Books
Any one given with one pound OF
Baking Powder. Come in for your
Coffees, Teas and Baking Powder and
get your Xmas Gifts
200 Stores a, 900 Wagons
Grand Union Tea Co.
Phone Wal. 1901 504 W. Walnut
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-17
FEDERAL AND COUNTY
COURTS ARE GRINDING
HOLLAND CRESCENT CITY MAN.
ACCUSED D. i3YEAR.oLD GIRL,
IS ON TRIAL TODAY

Biane Juaf a II Huston lpos az
he trial Of criminal eases iOday The
loeast contains iarqs number Of
asses 10 BE- d posed of At ihiH ierm
Since Janaarg "a lhe coar. has been
iusy bearing dl eases
Ernest Bo'hHd. Crescent Guy man
harged wiih olaiing MHlie Carver.
i3yearold el was Tho hfsl % ~
trail Maag Witnesses are here TO
ippear ia ib'e ease and also % appear
or aud amlf George Rogers. an
lther Crescent cry man. accused BY
he same ntie girl Rogers will be
,nsd Immediately after tie case
igaInsi HOLLAND ls disposed Of
II county casi. me nrasl number 81
eta'e cases fale been filed and the
routine aork cps the Judge and his
CLERKS busy
Aofhiag doug sam 1nffifi 1nfr-
wood this moaning Haven't had a
hurry up cali . a week he added
with the exception of caring ~ the
cold and hungry police court is also a
lonesome place and Police Captain
Baxter Is passing the tedious hours BY
reading ancient history
The county laii Is crowded VIII
federal prisoners these days either
beginning their sentences or awaiting
trial TAe present term promises %
Ml ihe Jail 10 capacity uith Osage
booze giola,ors u which the present
docket is heavily laden.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-01-17
HOGTOWN sW|P[s
POSTAL DEPOSITORY

Through the Vaccinations OF
POSTMASTER Claude Weaver, Oklaho.
ma City has swiped the United States
postal depository. which has been 10
Gated here for years. Postmaster
OlsmIth Monday received an order to
transfer all depository funds to Ok
lbhoma City on February /. Rural
osrriers will continue to receive their
pay here until the end OF the fiscal
year. June l. Since the postmaster
here. being the state depository post.
master. has In charge the payment Of
all rural carriers in Oklahoma. he
must have on hand constantly the
sun OF si20,000 This is kept in q
local bank and therefore there is us
rally much rivalry among the finan-
cial institutions of city TO assume
charge of the postal funds. Also a
chain OF banking connections with IN
stitutio1s in every other city in the
state is established. which IS very
advantageous to the depository insti-
luton. Postmaster Olsmlth has been
required to give si2O.e00 bond. After
February /. this will be reduced