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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11
A FOUNDATION ONLY.

While in a neighboring city the
other day the writer viewed a pile
of granite beautifully cut, in a splen-
did foundation half completed. A
church organization had laid the
foundation for new house of wor-
ship at great cost, and before even
the foundation was completed had
given up and quit. The material was
of granite and the WORK was well
done as far as it had proceeded, but
it had been abandoned and let go to
rack and ruin gecause the structure
was not built upon it. Every penny
invested in it was a dead loss. AS
viewed this splendid wreck ]
thought CT the sacrifices that had
been likely made by members of that
congregation in forwarding the work.
Thought of the probable enthusiasm
with which the work was started
the august ceremonies with which
the cornerstone was laid-and then
they quit. The splendid pile was
tranformed into a thing CT worthless
ruin, all because the structure was
never reared on that splendid found
alton.
Then thought of the Ashland
springs enterprise. There was a
foundation of solid granite, laid at
great expense and sacrifice, broad
enough upon which to rear a speln-
did, substantial structure which
would make the investors large div
dend upon their investment. But, 1t
is only a foundation. Unless the
structure is built upon it, it will
prove a worthless burden, like the
unfinished church foundation. 1t
will decay and prove all dead loss
IL ASHldnu QullS.
Citizens of Ashland, there is still
brick and mortar to be laid to make
that foundation worth what it has
cast. 1t will take money-lots of
money-it will take untiring and in
telligent effort-lots of it. 1t will
require united effort, confidence in
the future and confidence one in the
other to save this foundation from
decay and rear upon 1t a substantial
and profitable structure.
You remember the tower of Babel.
How tongues were confused and unit
ed effort throttled. What splendid
start! Unity might have reared it
to the sky; yea, even to the gates Of
heaven, but disharmony and confu-
sion in the work have left it but a
memory--a gilded fable with a high
moral and tremendous lesson.
Will Ashland quit? Will confu-
sion of tongues, suspicion, acrimony
and SANDER so persist and set one
citizen over against another until
none can be found to lead in the
work? Will our splendid foundation
be allowed to go to decay for lack
of spirit and confidence? Have the
people Of Ashland the courage to per-
sist until the structure is crowned
with success?
Citizens, it's time to pray for sue
cess, not curse your neighbor. 1t is
time to work, not block progress.
The crisis is at hand.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

The 1917 magazines like the 1916
magazines, will come to Oregon with
the liquor advertisements cut out. A
bootlegger took forty gallons of whis-
key to Albany in the gasoline tank
OF his automobile. Why not pass q
law requiring that all automobiles
sold in the state in 1917 have the.
gasoline tanks removed?
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11
Obe
Peoples Forum
A Good Word.

Mr.. Greer. Dear Sir: One likes a
word of appreciation now and then.
1 should like to express my appre-
citation Of the work you have done for
Ashland during the past few years.
Had it not been for your efforts we
should not now be enjoying Lithia
park and the piped in mineral waters,
Let the good work go on. The time
will come when your name will be
revered and honored as the one who
promoted the best interests of Ash
land and vinicity.
Sincerely,
A Taxpayer Who Does Not Be
grudge Paying for Benefits Re.
ceived.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

These blame dictionaries get a fell
low into peck of trouble. We are.
or rather were, kind of partial to die
tionaries for light reading in leisure
hours, they not being cluttered
up with mushy love stories like the
magazines. While browsing around
among the SIS the other day we
came across the word SHUTTLE" af-
ter which it says "prevaricate, {"
"quibble" and several others as
synonymous. Look it up yourself, il
you don't believe it. It was new
Ons on-us, but that word "prevari-
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

Rowena Roberts will have a spe-
cial display of fancy work on sale
at Mrs. simon's Millinery store, Sat
urday, December 8. Prices from 10c
up. 57-2t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

We are featuring wrist watches.
Largest line in the city. More than
twenty different kinds. $3.50 to
$50. Johnson's Jewelry Store. 56-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

Heard and Overheard
(By Lynn ID. MOwat)

You go home at night to the Mrs.
She greets you with kind words and
kris.
Don't it soak through your dome
Why It's peaceful at home,
When it's quite near to Christmas
like thrs?
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11
ADVERTISING RATES.
Display Advertising

One year. .... 15c
Reading Notices. cents the line
straight.
Classified Column cent the word
first insertion, " cent the word
each other insertion. Thirty
words or less one month, 81.
All written contracts for space al
ready in force will be rendered at
the old rate until contract expires.
Fraternal Orders and Societies.
Advertising for fraternal orders or
societies charging regular initiation
fee and dues, no discount. Religious
and benevolent orders will be
charged for all advertising when an
admission or other charge is made,
at the regular rates. When no ad-
mission Is charged, space to the
amount of fifty lines reading will be
allowed without charge. All addi-
tional at regular rates.
The Tidings has greater circula'
ton in Ashland and its trade terri
tory than all other local papers COM
bined.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

We started in to write a prophecy
of the history of Oregon for 1917,
but found it to be a very dry sub
ject.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

Had a costly operation yester-
day"
THAT so?"
Yep. Had my muffler cut out as
/ went through Medford and it cost
me ten bucks"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

The self starter on one of the new
cars sold by Kenneth McWilliams
was left turned on by the new owner
recently, and naturally enough the
battery ran down and the starter re-
fused to work. Mac received a call
from a farm house out in the coun-
try and the following conversation
ensued.
New owner: "The dad blamed
thing wont start"
Mac: won't the self starter
work."
N. O.. "Not a single - turn u
Mac: Did you try cranking it?'
n. O.: Il remembered you show
ing me the place where the crank
goes, and the crankcase is down un-
derneath there where you showed
me and told me to keep it full of oil,
but I'll be everlastingly hanged if !
can find where you get into the
crankcase to get a crank"
At this juncture Mac tainted and
the telephone company had to send
up their trouble man to see why the
receiver was not hung up and no one
answered the bell.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

Entered at the Ashland, Oregon,
Postoffice as second-class mail mat
ter.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

Did you know that up until G
O'Clock Saturday the postoffice will
sell twenty-six two-cent stamps for 9
cent and quarter?
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

News print has doubled in price
the last four months. 1t necessitates
an advance in advertising rates, or
we will have to quit business. Fol-
lowing are the advertising rates In
the Ashland Tidings after this date
There will be no deviation from this
rate:
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

Eat at the Lithia.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11
INTERURBAN AUToCAR 90.

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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-12-11

EVENING PRICES: Lower Floor
S1.OO; Balcony, first four rows 75c,
next four rows SOC, balance 25c.
MATINEE: Lower Floor 75c; Bal
cony, first eight rows 5Oc, balance
25c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18

i.
~. ~ ~ outrage on humanity. that the ire-
H.sn ~. should be on duty twentv-one hours
wv ~ or twenty-four. More than that, think
rs. crime against the safety Of the city
., .et, Tor men who are kept on duty for
snythlnR more than reasonable number
ol nours cannot give the same amount Of
enersy and care 10 their work that they
suouid give under other conditions. ! as
sure sure you that at the earliest convenient
une viii incorporate in one OF my Sunday
uiseourses statement with regard to this
matter and help, N possible. 10 create a sem
great mistake"
The Rev Charles f. Bronson. pastor Of
west Hope Presbyterian Church. Il GER
AMY Isvor better conditions for the fire.
men and ! will do what | can for YOU"
Inc Rev J. W. Trout. pastor Of ST
bukes Methodist Protestant church. II
am heartily In favor OF all that your cir
cuiar sets forth. For years l have advo-
Cated revision Of the system governing
the Flre Department Of our city with the
nope OF obtaining the very features which
you nave Incorporated In your circular. In
word. let me assure you that pledge
inyselt to your cause In any way that may
DO possible for me to aid IT,"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18

PEORIA, Ill, Nov. 10. "A resolution
addressed to President Wilson asking =
Federal investigation Of high focd prices
and suggesting an embargo on foodsluffa
was adopted by the Illinois Division. United
Mine workers Of America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
ronAY,s MARRIAGE LICENsEs

LYMAN schwartE, 42o S. tth st. and sara Lit
oiTsad a fsr Eransslsts. s SoO g. 1sth st. and Anna
NfsphR y! Rslsinssf. I RsSdlaE" dl Pa. =. ~
Francis H Harms 222e N. College ave. and
Feidman, 62l BainbrldEe %.
Isador Dublin 6ib s. 9th ST. ana Bessie LaFVin'
JoSssh Sss 5, ,sSsie.F Ssh 4O2s Almond s.. and Mary
Micak l46B Livingston Of. -
Lee Dubsck9 44s4 Almond St. and Frances Ao-
walewska, 4456 Almond st
wiadywalaw Sklerkowsld. 2442 Duncan St. and
Antonia ponAeka !Ios hIInor St: ana A,.s.
sshdrs RienkowskA. 2829 orthodox S.
truds ]. dailsEhsr. 1901 Pike st
Lawrence Movcik, 1920 p; yenanEo st. and
Mary Boruia. s22b Chatham ct. -.
Elijah otty, iL2s Fss,D FontSsi,ns st. and Helen j.
Patrick MeAsnsmIh. 3ooS wharton St, and
bertha. B!sssinE. gtes p. York st, p.-,n.
l.. Cox. 1850 \. Jessup st. s.,.u,.u
Leon wsehs; ss3 $. 9th ST.. and Dora Solomon
cFsis kssthsTin. s5sSff < Dssf;, 5iiS Mssrs T., .s
Marion KIauser, 1909 n, Marshall st..
wiSR FshSsSm A.hsTsSI. 4ssl Rss.St n Sfd st. st. ana
Louis Carson. ,$oSf Reed st. and Bertha zIa-
d. p, Forstnsf, 2os2 z. CisaThsid. and AEnea
~ AiliaTd, City Line and 18th st., OAK Lane;
oH5sSahsa csthsplhs dTssf: ssSi n "a st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
SENATOR PENROSE SUPPORTS FTREMEN
IN LETTER TO CHIEF JOHN MESEKILL

T HAVE yours Of October 21 signed
= by yourself, as chairman, and
others, as members, Of the committee
presenting the claims Of the firemen
of Philadelphia for an increase Of pay,
as well as more reasonable working
conditions.
l recall the visit to ms VnRce some
time ago Of some of the members Of
your committee in connection with the
matter referred to.
No one realizes better than the
important service rendered the pub
lie by the firemen Of our city and
throughout Pennsylvania in the pro-
lection Of life and property. / be-
lieve that every effort should be made
to advance their condition, and shall
be glad to bear the views of yourself
and associates in mind and exercise
what influence | may possess in the
direction indicated.
Yours sincerely,
/5ni,o Nf,s.,.a-s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
C. ]. RONEY, R,. DIES;
FORMER LEGISLATOR
Prominent Member of Philadel-
phia Bar Victim of Kidney
Trouble

Charles J. Roney. Jr., prominent as a
member Of the Philadelphia bar and for
msr State Representative, died last night
after brief illness at his home III Queen
street Ho had been at his ONCE on Thurs
day and was apparently in good health at
that time, Kidney trouble suddenly de-
veloped, causing convulsons and death.
Mr., Ronsy was born June ss, 1884 in the
Third Ward. where his family had resided
for many years His father, who survives
him, has been connected with the Bureau
OF Police for moro than twenty-five years
and is now n sergeant at the Second and
Christian streets station. Tho son. after
preliminary education in the public schools
entered the Central High School. but left
in his third year to begin the study OF law,
He was admitted to tho bar on March 4
1908, and took TIP practice with the late
Louis A. X. Mellon, who later became
Judge OF tho Municipal Court, and Edward
Kelly. who were associates in the Uni
versity Law School
Elected to the Legislature from the TAird
District In 1919. Mr.. Roney at once took
active part In the deliberations OF that
body and was re-elected in November. 1914
He was made chairman of tho important
Committee on Ways and Means sharing
with William H. Wilson, now Director of
Public Safety. the floor leadership during
the last session. He was mentioned for tho
SpeakeTship during his second term He
fathered several bills dealing WITH child
labor and transit.
Mr., Roney was a member of tho Knights
OF Columbus and was grand knight OF his
council He was n communicate OF st.
Philips Church, Second and Queen streets
and was active In the societies attached to
It. He Is survived by his widow and two
young children. in addition to his parents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
WOMEN BEATEN BY ANGRY MAN
Kicked Into Insensibility When They
Tried to Protect His Wife

Two women. trying to protect Mrs Lily
Herbert from her nfurlated husband, were
beaten and kicked into nsensibilIty last
night when the husband, Frederick Her.
bert, 81 COLON street, broke into the house
where his wife was at 4s39 Germantown
avenue. Hettle Herbert, 20 years old,
called the Germantown police before her
father could reach an upstairs room where
the mother was hiding. and the man was
arrested Arraigned on n charge of as
sault and battery before Magistrate Pen.
mock this morning, he was held for a
hearing In default OF $1,000 ball.
The two women. Mrs. Isabel Connell and
Mrs. Mary Kephart, are now In the care
of DR.. John Minehard. Both were severely
bruised and Mrs. Kepharts eyes are swollen
shut from the fist blows OF the man. Her
bert and his wife have been separated since
June, and he has been trying during the
time to get her back with him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
FROGS NOT vEGETARTANs
Court So Decides in Sustaining Hot
house Keepers Claim for
$3.50 Damages

Are bullfrogs better classified as veEe-
tarians or carnivorous beasts7
Do they prefer the delicate tendrils Of
hothouse plants to bugs?
Justice Lloyd decided this welghty aues-
tion In Camden today by refusing to grant
a motion brought In the Circuit Court by
the City Solicitor of Gloucester asking for
n new trial In the case OF John ]. Grimes,
proprietor Of n hothouse in Gloucester.
Last winter. when the weather was almost
as cold as II has been during some of tho
mornings this week. a pipe leading from
one of the city plants in Gloucester leaked
and the water, freezing, killed many plants
in the hothouse of Mr.. Grimes, Grimes
brought suit against the city and obtained
n verdict OF $3.50 damages. Counsel for
the city attempted to show that bullfrogs
had eaten the plants, but Grimes ridIculed
this by proving that the frogs preferred
10 keep their husky voices in condition by
devouring choice bugs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
VIRGINIA MEN MEET
Alumni Hears University's Honor Sys-
tenn Extolled

The honor system, originated at the Uni
versty OF Virginia in lS45, was eNtolled
by speakers at the fall smoker of tho east
crn Pennsylvania chapter of Virginia alumni
at the Hotel Stenton last night.
RousinE cheers and Dixie" greeted the
oldest alumnus, Catlett Conway, '6l Con-
federate veteran. who waa In PckettS
charge at Gettysburg and with Lee Mt the
surrender at Appomattox, other speakers
were Prof Armstead NJ. Dobe, of the Uni
versity of Virginia law school: Prof.
Gaetano LAMA, president OF the chapter
Edward G, Brownlee go; Dr. Herbert Old.
Dr Edmund j. Lee and Harrison C. Berke-
ley. toastmaster Alumni guests from near
by chapters partook of the Virginia ham
beaten biscuits and other southern dishes
that were served
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
CHICAGO SEEKS cHE1F FodH
Experts Named to pian Diet fo|
Citizens

CHICAGO, Nov 1s. - Mayor Thomnsah
and Health Commissioner Robstts6n aps
pointed a COMMITTEES Of ten food experts
TO map out diet FOR citizens At the lowest
possible cost. and arranged for the enplos.
ment OF ten inspectors to ascertain the real
reasons for the recent rise in priess Tie
experts will meet today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
MANY BELGTANS SEEK
REFUGE IN HOLLAND
German Deportations Depopu-
lating Country, Fugitives
Says
AMSTERDAM, Nov. is.


The wholesale removal OF BelEians into
Germany is depopulating Belgium, accord
ing TO refugees who have fed into Holland.
Batches OF these fugitives are arriving
daily, although they have to conduct their
flight secretly and at night. In order to get
by the German frontier guards.
These fugitives report that the Germans
have deported about 10000 persona and
that the military authorities expect to re-
move thousands more
widespread panic prevails throughout the
kingdom and the German military rule has
become much more strict.
When the Germans began removing the
BelEians and the alarm was raised among
the civilian population, hundreds tried to
cross into East iceland n province Of Hol-
land bordering Belgium. Some Of the fugi-
tive bands contained as many of 200 men.
The Germans have fitted up tugs armed
with machine guns to patrol the Scheldt
river. which the fugitives have to cross to
get into Holland The fugitives had to
undergo severe hardships, wadinE in Icy
water that reached their necks and cross
ing swamps and mud fats
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
AUTO VICTIMS NOW TOTAL III
Five ear Old Boy, Struck by Motor
truck Last Night, Succumbs to
Iniury-Driver Held

The one hundred and eleventh death
caused by automobiles In this city since the
first OF the year occurred today when Ave
year-old Frederick MarchinnI. OF l25 Ellen
street died In the Roosevelt Hospital from
a motortruck near his hohs last night.
The child was crossing New Market street
below Ellen at 6:15 o'clock when he was hit
by a truck owned by o. b. Mcguire. 1891
Market street, and driven by William Bon
ner, 2O4S North Second street
The boy was taken to the Roosevelt Hos
pltal. where It was discovered he had n
fracture OF both legs and serious Internal in
juries He died early this morning. Bon
ner was arrested and held without bail to
await the action of tho Coroner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
Three Caught with Stolen Solder

Three men with a wheelbarrow full of
solder worth $3.50 were arrested early to-
day by District Detectives Alburger and
Cohen, of the Third and Dickinson streets
station, and held in $4,000 bail each for court
by Magistrate Baker The prisoners. who
were found at the plant OF Charles Pool 4
Co. tin can manufacturers. 1s44 South Ca
mac street, gave their names and addresses
aa John McMahon, Twentieth and Webster
streets; John Rigby, Twelfth and Norris
streets, and Fred Sipler. Fifteenth and
Mifiin streets. A rear door had been forced
and s7O bars OF solder. Weighing $50 pounds,
were being removed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
HosIsins Leases Large New Store

Tho building recently occupied by J. d.
Caldwell & Co.. 902 Chestnut street. before
their recent removal TO the Widener Build
ing. has been leased by tho William III.
Hoslxlns Company. stationers, engravers and
dealers in ONCE supplies at sO4-S Chestnut
street, next door. The work of making the
necessary alterations will begin almost at
once The two buildings will be thrown
into one big establishment A few business
men who know OF the lease yesterday well
coined II as another important business ex-
tension in the central part Of the city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
WOMAN KILLS MAD DOG
Men Keep Safe Distance While Mrs.
Ferdinand Yields Shovel

NORRISTOWN, Pa, Nov. iS-By killing
a mad dog in front of her homo in Spring
Mil today Mrs. Laurence Ferdinand made
herself the heroine of the village.
The animal came toward her, but instead
of retreating. as shs was urged to do by
men who were afraid to attack the animal
she went at 1t with broom handle. stun
ming It with a blow. and finished IL with
shovel while the men apDlauded her from
safe distance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
BRITISH EDITOR SEES HOPE
FOR WORLD IN WILSON VICTORY
Calls Reelection One Clean Of Light.
Predicts U. S. Supremacy

LONDON. Nov. 1s-The re.s,sctiop ~
President Wilson Ia called the one "indls-
putable gleam OF light In the dark future
that lies before the world" In a remarkable
article printed in the Daily News today.
IL was written by Alfred O. Gardiner, the
editor.
After predicting that the United States
VIII be the leading world Power after the
war. Mr.. Gardiner continues.
"Wd rejoice In the election OF the most
sagacious statesman American politics has
thrown UP since Lincoln"
The writer says that Mr.. Wilson'S de-
termination to keep America out OF war
has the passionate support Of all the COM
mon people.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
THIEVES BUSY IN LANCASTER
Three Residences Entered During
Night-Good Hauls Made

LANCASTER, Pa, Nov 1s.-The resi-
dences of W. ]. Dreppard, Pennsylvania
baggage agent Frank Thurlow and Harry
Dorwart were burglarized last night. At
Mr.. Dreppard's the thieves overlooked near
ly 800 in cash and forty-two pieces of sill
verware. At Mr., Thurlow's considerable
solid silverware was taken. gang OF
thieves has been operating here recently,
one night entering thirteen residences.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-21

cj4ents on The screcn-when they saw
It in the projecting room at the Ince
plant. The scene was staged where
the picturesque mountain scenery af-
forded the exact environment pre-
safibea. afd was viewed by several
hundred curious and awe stricken
rcsid ITS OF Santa Monica Bay dis
triet who had heard that it was about
to be filmed Whipped in to fury.
the horses galloped Tor a quarter mile
along the mountain road and then
rolled down the embankment to the
base Frank Keenan, and Louise
Giaum were the occupants Of the
carriage This wonderful Triangle
psoduetioa viii be shown at the Csn-
trd tonight in addition to the vaude-
lille BILL
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-12-21
FAIR STOCK SUIT IS
DELAYED FOR AWHILE
Defendant Submits Special
PIeadingS and Case Goes Over.

The suit Of the Eastern Panhandle
Fair Association against Attorney Al
len Noll which is a test case to
aal cut whether deferred payments
oa The stock Of the association may
be collected, was scheduled to come
up for trial this morning. before JUS
ice Thompson The trial was set for
lrariHr +. the Circuit Court room, in
daa to accommodate those who
might wish to hear it,
Attorney Robert II. Boyd and A.
t0fneE Decatur II. RodgeH7 Who rep
resent Mr.. Noll, appeared when tho
H5sc was called and lied special
plradings, and also demanded that
ha1e.untea Of certain meetings Of the
TAR company Officials be produced
This Has later done. and thc case wa
tim continued until some time thit
afternoon or tomorrow morning.