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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-08
A raw, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You Apply
a Little MuSterole.

And Musterole won't blister like the
old-fashioned mustard plaster. Just
spread it on with your fingers. It pene-
trates to the sore spot with gentle
Jingle, loosens the congestion and draws
out the soreness and pain.
Musterole is a clean, white ointment
made with oil of mustard. 1t is fine for
quick relief from sore throat, bronchitis,
tonsilitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma, neu-
ralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches OF
the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds on
the chest lit often prevents pneumonia)
Nothing like Musterole for croupy chill
dren. Keep it handy for instant use.
SOC and 60c Jars; hospital size $3.50.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-08
SOUTH WARDSBORO.

Adm Allen is working for T. o. Gould.
Mr.. Thompson, who works for Freeman
lazelle, is seriously ILL.,
The Community club will meet at the
church Saturday afternoon at O'Clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sage Of Townshcnd
spent Thanksgiving with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Sage.
Edward Lowe has gone to Bridgeport,
Conn, where he intends to spend the win
ter. Mrs. Lowe went several weeks ago.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-08
Sporting NeUs
MASONIC BowLERs' AVERAGES.
Marks Heads Outstanding of Teams
in the League.

The average of the 10 highest men
in the Masonic bowling league stand as
follows: Marks, 96.l7; Barber, g2.2S;
Thompson, 9O.S6; Streeter, 5000;
Locke, 1925; Wilson, s9.l3; Houghton,
$500; Wales, S7.2Q; Tracy, s6.33; r.
Cain, 5000.
Following is the standing of teams
in the Masonic bowling league up to
date.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-08
TEAM @ BEATS TEAM D.
Scores in Odd Fellows League Match
1919 TO l.l97.

Team G. defeated team d in the Odd
Fellows bowling league last night by a
total of 1919 to l,l97. Akley led for
single string, having % pins TO his
credit, and Cakes : thrce-string total
wns the highest, 2G2. The scores fol
ln,,ss
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-08
MASONIC TEAMS BREAK EVEN.
Teams d and B Take Two Points Each
Scores 1885 TO 1851.

Teams ID and b broke even in the
Masonic bowling league last night,
each taking two points with very
close total pitfall l,l6j and 1901.
Thompson was high man with loo for
single string, but Barber led for the
three string total, 2s2. The scores:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-08
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. H.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. \. Colburn spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Mary Cook
and daughter of Brattleboro.
On Friday evening, Dec. Z there will
be Red Cross social in Citizens hall.
A Dutch supper will be served, fol
lowed by cards and dancing. Every
one is cordially invited to be present
to help a worthy cause, also to keep
up the social life of the village.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-08

Over $1,000 women have taken men i
places in the mines of Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27

Member. of the Architectural Club of
George Washington University are
planning to increase the membership
of their organization when the lnstl-
tuition reopens in the fall.
Jesse Lee, colOred, thirty-one years
old, who resided in the vicinity OF Attn
and K streets northeast, last night
about Has o'clock was found i'll IN
front of 800 K street northeast. He
died before physician from Casualty
Hospital reached him. The police were
told that Lees relatives reside near
Leonardtown, Md.
An automobile owned by the Cook &
Stoddard Company yesterday afternoon
caught fire at 1920 18th street and was
damaged to the amount of $500 before
firemen of No. l engine company ext1n-
guished the blaze. Joseph Stoddard
burned his hand while trying to pre-
vent the destruction Of the car.
Police have been asked to search for
Montgomery Falden, colored, who is
wanted as a fugitive patient from st.
Elizabeth Hospital. He escaped from
Hugh Bankhead, another colored pa
tient, took French leave Of the institu-
ton yesterday.
cessor to District Commissioner Oliver P.
Newman is to be considered at a special
meeting of the Brightwood Citizens AS
sociation at the Brghtwood School build
ing Monday evening at o'clock.
Cards granting the privileges Of the
Arts Club of Washington for period
of six months to properly accredited
persons who have come to Washington
in connection with government service
relating to the war are to be issued,
according to action taken at a recent
meeting of the board of governors
Three dollars is to be charged for dues
covering the period for which the cards
are issued. 1t was decided to remit the
club dues of absent members who have
entered the army or navy.
Henry C. Renshar, n grocer Of 1900
18th street northwest. has filed a petit
ton In voluntary bankruptcy. He lists
his debts at s1.860.63 and estimates his
assets at $500. in which he includes
debts due him amounting to $3,191.24.
Attorney Joseph Y. Reeves appears for
the bankrupt.
Francis B. Libbey has fled In the
District Supreme Court a suit for in
from disposing Of certain real estate
conveyed to him by Libbey under an
alleged agreement. Mr.. Lfbbey also
asks for an accounting. He is repre-
scented by Attorney Peyton Gordon
Joyriders last night enjoyed u ride
in the automobile of DIR. John p
Briscoe. 1926 NJ street. They took the
car from in front of 1923 F street and
abandoned it at 18th and Linden streets
northeast The car was not damaged.
A request that the District Commits
sioners grant the traffic committee of
the Washington Safety First Associa-
ton hearing when the time arrives
for the revision of the traffic regula-
tons for District of Columbia, which
the Commissioners have been empow-
cred by act Of Congress to do, was filed
at the secretary's office today by Sec
rotary ]. Clinton Hiatt of that associa.
ton. The traffic committee consists OF
A. E. Shoemaker, chairman; A. j. Dris.
coll. vice chairman: DIR. Edgar D.
Thompson, DR.. L. D. Walter and ]. Gin.
ton Hiatt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
BEGINS BULLETINS NEXT WEEK
Local Committee to Help Buying
When Foodstuffs Are Plentiful.

Following its recommendation to house.
wives Of Washington to place orders for
vegetables and fruits with dealers for de-
livery when prices reached a stipulated
level. the food supply and conservation
committee of the District council of de-
Tense next week will begin issuing bull
letins on crops that are plentiful and
cheap.
Tomatoes have been especially plentiful
this week. Charles F. Nesbit, chairman of
the committee, stated today but it is be-
lieved those coming later may be better
adapted for canning.
The committee will seek to have house
wives buy produce that is plentiful for
winter use and thus conserve the large
supply Of vegetables expected to come
into Washington markets within the next
month. Unless this is done. it was ex-
planned there is likely to be a glut of
fresh vegetables and many of the prod
ucts will go to waste which will be in
great demand next winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
COLOR SCHEME AT DINNER.
Arts Club Entertains With Red,
White and Blue Function,

Red, white and blue" the nationa,
colors. was the color scheme at an
"all-American" dinner given last even
ing at the Arts Club of Washington
at the clubhouse. 2017 l street. The
hostesses were Mrs. Emma Prall knorr
and Mrs. Franklin Swift, while the
POSTMASTER was w. B. Chiffon.
Members of the club, who acted as
mattresses, were costumed in the ma
tional colors, while the same colors
prevailed in the salad and dessert
courses Democracy Against Aristoc-
racy" furnished the subject of discus
sion. in which the chief speakers were
Miss Jessie MacBride, w. B. Chiffon,
Bertram Block and Richard n. Brookes
Several other members of the club also
spoke briefly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
In the Hills

I write this rhyme, mid scenes
sublime, in far-famed Colorado,
where hills so high they scrape
the sky throw out cooling
shadow. Longs Peak uplifts its
shining drifts of snow that
knows no melting; I'm cool as
tar, while, where you are,' heat
rays are hercely pelting. The
crystal rills that seam the hills
attract my fat attention, and as
pens quake by lonely lake too
beautiful to mention. Here Ma
ture spent her last red cent to
make a scene enthralling, with
crags and woods and other goods
and mountain torrents brawling.
And tourists roam, far, far from
home, upon this scene elysian,
they're swarming DER the rocky
floor, and jar my startled vision.
For they're attired in garb all
fired, in garments plainly dippy;
in sideshow rags they scale the
crags and toll up pathways slip
py. 1t seems two shames that
men and danes, when they go for
an outing, must cause distress by
wearing dress so loud it's fairly
shouting. The mountains blush
when tourists rush along the
pathways rutty, in rags that
scare the wolf and bear, and drive
the woodchucks nutty.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
BAND CONCERT.

By the United States Soldiers
Home Band, in the bandstand at
the Soldiers Home. this afternoon
at 4 O'Clock, John S. NJ. thinner
mann, director
my Country tits of Thee
March, Heart of America"
Robinson
Overture, Light Cavalry. :. .Suppe
Two quotations, (a) 1.-The King
of France" OBJ Niger in
the Woodpile". .Sousa
Selection. 1.-THE Spring Maid
Reinhardt
Novelty fox trot, 1.-The Clown
Band" Lake
Waltz suite, Bride Bells" .Rubens
Patrol, THE Blue and the
Finale, 1.-The Man Behind the
Hammer and the Plow,
Won Tilzer
1.-The Star Spangled Banner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
ENJOY OUTING ON RIVER.
Thousand Mothers and Children
Guests of Salvation ARMY.

Provided with everything to make
them comfortable and happy, one thou
sand children and mothers were the
guests of the Salvation Army today on
trip to Marshall Hall. The party left
at 10 O'Clock this morning and plans to
return at ) o'clock this afternoon
Lunches and refreshments were pro-
vided for the guests. while-t the amuse-
ments at the river resort were turned
over to them.
The outing was in full charge OF
Brigadier NJ. Escott and his co-workers
assisted by AdSutant Bartlett of the
Washington Corps. This outing is only
one of a number being planned to be
given by the Salvation Army this year
throughout the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Sarah Nethersole Declared Sane.

Sarah Nethersole, an actress said to
be sister-in-law of Olga Nethersole,
was declared sane late yesterday after
noon by jury before Chief Justice
Covington. Mrs. Nethersole left for
New York city. She has been under
observation for several days as a re-
suit Of visit to Sanitary Officer Lynn,
when she stated persons were following
and prosecuting her. DIR. d. Percy Hick-
ling, the District alienist, testified that
Mrs. Nethersole had entertained these
delusions of persecution for some time
but they had not interfered with her
career on the stage and were harmless
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Walkloyers' Tour for Sunday.

Ewing Summers is to lead Washing
toms walklovers Sunday afternoon
from the District line and Georgia ave-
nue.. starting at 2:30 o'clock. From the
District line the party will proceed as
far as the Bliss Electrical School,
thence by a somewhat crooked course
through the woods and small garden
plats to the Blair road. and on to Sligo,
following. up this stream on the west
and north to a point nearly opposite
the Eslin farm. crossing the creek and
terminating near Sligo. In case of in
clement weather an an-round walk
probably will be substituted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
CAPT. WRIGHT BOLT VICTIM.
Lightning Strikes Vessel and Kills
Master of Craft.

A message received this morning at
the tugboat office of Al. Taylor & Bro.
from the Southern Transportation
Company's barge Christiana. lying in
the mouth Of Mattawoman creek, states
that during the storm of yesterday
evening lightning struck the vessel and
killed her master, Capt. Wright. The
Christiana arrived at Alexandria sew
eral days ago with fertilizer ma king
material for one of the plants there,
and after unloading was taken to Mat
tawoman Wednesday evening to load
pulp wood.
A local tug will be sent to Malta
woman to bring the body of Capt.
Wright to this city, preparatory to
sending it to his home, reported to be in
Delaware
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
T0DAY'S ENLISTMENTS.
Army.

Army.
Harry H. Dodek, 2123 18th street north
west
Leonard P. Gray. Petersburg, Va
Ralph N. Brundage, NorwaIk, Conn.
Laurence NJ Brown, 1913 2sth street
northwest
Mathew Hindman. Round Hill, Va
Walter E. Holmes, POI D street north
west
Herman G. Norton. Trinidad avenue
northeast
Norman W. Waters Rockville. Md
Albert Simms, Giesboro Point, Nd.
Harold Olmstead, 1341 Perry place
northwest
Claude s. Jordan. Suitland. Md.
Lloyd l. Bradford, Luray, Va
Navy.
Charles William McCraw, Roanoke, Va.
Marine Corps.
Frank c. Willingham. 100 Bryant street
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
TRAP FOR MARRIED MEN.
Those Who Haven't Supported
Friend Wife Cannot Escane

Married men drawn in the first draft
who have not contributed to the support
of their families are likely to run afoul
Of the perjury laws II they try to slide
out of service on account of depend
ents. Some of the wives of such men
have tipped off" the exemption
boards to watch out for their husbands
Melvin c. Hazen. chairman Of exemp-
ton board No. 4, headquarters at No 4
police station, received a note from
woman. who wrote:
MY husbands name was drawn in
the draft. He might try to get out Of
it by saying he has a wife and a child
to support. He has the wife and child
to support, but he hasn't done 1t for
two years. ! have given him two
chances. I hope you can make a better
soldier out of him than I have made a
husband
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
E. D. CARROTS Virginia Home Burns

Fire caused by lightning destroyed
the home of L. +. Garrett, about two
miles from Centerville. Fairfax county
Wednesday evening. The house was one
having been built in colonial days. At
one time it was occupied by the Lee
family and was purchased several years
ago by Mr.. Garrett. The building had
hewed timbers in it's frame and was
fastened together. with iron hand
wrought nails. The loss is placed al
about $1,000. partially covered by in.
surance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Strike in Rio Janeiro Ends.

RIO JANEIRO, July 27.-The strike of
$4,000 workmen, which has been in
progress for several days in protest
against the steadily increasing cost of
raise wages. Is virtually ended. A COM
plete understanding between the en-
pioyers and the workmen is expected
shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Honors for japanese Mission.

Elaborate plans are being made for
the reception of the japanese mission
to the United States. Consul General
Ransford Stevens Miller of Seoul, Cho-
sen. and Col James A. Irons. stationed
at Honolulu, have been called here to
act as the missions aids. Breckenridge
Long, third assistant secretary OF
state. will go to the Pacific coast to
meet the party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
D. c. REFERENDUM
PRIMARY PLAN OFF
Proposition Abandoned by Fed
GRAFTON of Citizens Associa-
tons at Special Meeting.
DEBATE ON THE FRANCHISE

Prospect that the Federation of Citi-
zens' Associations might become an
active factor in urging suffrage for the
District of Columbia received at least
temporary setback last night. when
several delegates to that body ex-
pressed doubt as to whether the people
Of Washington want to be clothed with
the full rights of American citizenship.
The special meeting held IN the
boardroom Of the District building to
take final action on the proposal for
primary to determine the choice of the
people for the next vacancy on the
board Of Commissioners unanimously
supported the action of the federation
committee in calling off the primary
plans in difference to the expressed
wishes of President Wilson.
This was followed by discussion of
indorsing suffrage for the District. but
the differences of Opinion developed
resulted in no action being taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
The Star by Mail.

- z sure to have The Evening
and sunday star follow you.
- In most cases The Star VIII
Be at the breakfast table the
next morning. and always give
g. af the latest news from Wash
azSton Of the day before. The
address may be changed a. fire.
quently a. desired By giving the
old ~ wen 80 the nsw address.
fhs price Of The Star By mail
daily and Sunday Il 60 cents Fer
month, In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Court Approves Insurance Merger.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. July 27.-The plan
to have the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company of New York take over the
affairs of the defunct Pittsburgh Life
and Trust Company and reinsure the
policy holders of the latter company
McF. Carpenter in common pleas court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
s12.oo to Niagara Falls and Return.

Baltimore and Ohio. from Washington.
T:45 am, August j. Liberal stop-overs,
returning within Is days.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Others Who Spoke.

The Store Your Physician Recommends.
We are headquarters for sickroom
and invalid supplies. Big stock on
hand. Gibson Co., GIT G.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
CITY ITEMS.

New Potatoes, 4Oc PIX,
"a lbs. Our Best Flour. $1.65: Our Best
Tea, 49c; Wonder Coffee. zoe. 412 4th
Sc. and all the ]. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Claf1in Optical Co., 9O7 F St.
See us for glasses.
Profit by MIR. Hoover's Advice.

Now's the time to economic on meat
and eat Cottage Cheese, which is just
as nutritious. Try our Homemade
Pimento Cheese. Edwin Shuttle, 800
Center mkt. and 5th and K mkt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27

The legion. the chief subdivision of
the Roman army, contained about 5000
r,en and contingent of cavalry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27

Especial Film Features |
Swashington Park Is Open. 18th 4 o.
$T0DAY-Dainty MARGUERITE CLARK. in
! LITTLE LADY EILEEN" Also Comedy. /
] Liberty. North Capitol and p SITS. !
sToDAY-MAE MURRAY; in THE PRM-
! good Comedy. I
] Circle. 21o5 Pa. Ave. Phone W. s5s
sToDAY-LEAH BAIRD. FRANKLIN FAR
| Devils Dew snq PA1DSY. o3S George oVey Com
] edy. "JERRY's PIcNIC.'
Lyric Theater and Garden, 14th and
Irving SITS. NV. l
To n2AER TsAp DAY S.;.a in ssx ALADDrNs
I Olympic Theater. 14s1 U st. NV.
TONIGHT-ALICE BRADY, in
! xn THE /, p!yo Or Gan GAME Srvs
istanten Theater & Park. 9Th 4 c NE.
T0NIGHT-DoRoTHY DALTON. in : |
/ CHICKEN z CASEY" Don't Mss il. /:
!! Home. 1880 c St. NE.
$TODAY-MURIEL oSTRICHE and ARTHUR
!? ASHLEY, in MORAL COURAGE" Also ]
Hearst Pathe News. ]
I Robert Hfchens' Garden of Allah,
With HELEN WARE and THOs. SANTsCHI !
J BeiascO Theater, gals and S:I5 Pm. ]
Leader. so. 9th ST. NV.
sToDAY-HoUsE PETERS, in THE HEIR
OF THE AGES"
| Masonic Auditorium. 18th & n. Y. Av. ]
T0NIGHT-EARLE WILLIAMS, in
THE SOUL MASTER
Also Comedy.
/ Penn Gardens-Open Air
Penna. Ave. at 21st st. NV. !
Americas Finest Air Dr0me and \
] Winter Garden. I
! NINE: PETRoVA. in THE UND9ING
iAmerican-MARY PICKFoRD. Eyerybody's !
I Sweetheart, in THE FOUNDING"
heart story just suited to her winning ways.
/ Crandalrs Theater, 9th and e SITS.
roDAYg y, n ExToT ~ and Srp TON Say
Crandalps Savoy Garden, I?
14th and Columbia Road.
sToDAY-BEssIE IsoALE. in
/ THE JAGUAR's CLAWS" Also s-reel
I; Triangle-keystone Comedy. I
CrandalIs Apollo Theater and I
Garden. 624 H St. NE.
! ToAY-ETHEL BARRYMoRE. in THE
! GREATEST POWER" 7
l TOMORROW-LOUISE HUFF and JACK
I PICKFORD, in "FRECkLES."
|: Crandnlrx Av.Grand. s45 Pa.Ave. Sc. ;
TODAY-CARLYLE BLACKWELL and
JUNE ELvIDGE. in THE PRICE OF
PRIDE"
ToMoRRow-MAT. 2:3o-PAULINE FRED
ERICk. in SLEEPING FIRES" EX-e
TRA-CHAS. MURRAY and LOUISE
EAzENpA;; in .,MAGGIE's FIRST |
FALSE STEP 2-reel Keystone Comedy.
Empire Theater, oil H St. NE.
TODAY-"PERILS OF OUR GIRL RE-
/ P0RTERS." with all-star cast. Also a
new keystone Comedy, in . reels, Sc
CRETS OF A BEAUTY PARLoR." Other
pictures.
WILD AND W00LLY."
Raphael, 1409 9th st. NV.
; ToDAY-.A SERPENT OF THE SLUMS"
; white Slave). Also 2-reel Comedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
FORM CAPITAL GUARD
IS SERVICE MEMS PLAN
Army and Navy Union Sponsors Mil
: itary to Fern Organization to
Take Place of D. c. Troops.

Two thousand former service men are
wanted to form an organization to be
known as the National Capital guard.
according to plans discussed at meet
ing held under the auspices of the
Army and Navy Union last evening at
the New Ebbitt House. Gen. II. Oden
Lake. national commander of the union,
presided
Gen. Lake. who explained the object
of the meeting. said that there must
be about 5000 former soldiers, ma
rines and sailors residing in Washing
ton. who would be willing to volunteer
for service in connection with the
guarding of government property. vital
to the conduct of war. These men, he
pointed out, would be needed to take
the place of the National Guard, which
will be drafted into the regular service
and sent to training camps in the south.
Col. julius Z. Albrecht said that with
the getaway" in a few weeks Of what
has been. in the past, the District Ma
tional Guard, but which is now the Dis
tricts first quota of Uncle Sans new
army. the Capital Of the nation would
be without adequate protection unl.ss
previous service men volunteer.
Others Who Spoke.
Barry Buckley. Capt Berkeley Inge. Col.
William S. BranSon and Capt. Frank c.
Longstreet In their addresses the
speakers expressed the opinion that in
the event of disorders on a large scale
in the city, where the Capital Guard
would be called upon. the presence of
rifles in the hands Of men of guard
training would have a great moral
effect.
1t Is planned to take up at once with
the Secretary Of War the matter of Sc
curing arms. and 1t Is believed that the
War Department will be only too glad
to furnish the equipment in such guam
titles as it can be spared. It was an
nounced that rally to elect officers
and obtain recruits will be held next
Tuesday evening at o'clock at 1920
New York avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-27
Presents Committees Report.

Charles A. Baker. chairman of the
special primary committee, presented
the report favoring abandonment of the
primary in view of the statement from
the White House that the carrying out
of the plan would be EMBARRASSING to
the President at this time
George w. Evans presented a reso-
luton calling upon the District Com
missioners to form two regiments of
infantry, one to be composed of the
District Home Defense League and the
other of the Military Service Legion, to
take over the duties of the District Ma
tional Guard during its absence in the
war.
After some discussion it was decided
to eliminate the defense league from
the proposition, inasmuch as IL has
been organized to perform police duties
only. The resolution as applied to the
Military Service Legion passed unani :
mouSiy. The Commissioners will be
asked to arm this force, which now
numbers about 800 members, and has
been doing considerable drilling.