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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
Dinners, Luncheons. Teas.

a jolly fours0me enjoyed luncheon,
Tuesday. at the Harvey house, as
guests Of Airs. 3. L. Far-ar. covers
being laid for AIRS. c. Z. Kelly. Mrs.
+. E Bowen. Mrs W. Hal Aldridge
and the hostess. The affair was
planned as a pleasant aftermath OF
The card party, AT Hotel Paso del
NOrte
HouerinE Miss Margaret Hines. Of
III Paso. who returned Wednesday
night from Las Cruces. where she has
been the guest Of Miss Ernestine
LaNisch, at the Loretta Academy. a
rev or the Loretta girls entertained
Win dinner party. on Monday night.
The AFFAIR was served in sister Eula-
lie library which was beautifully
decorated in roses and lilies The
table was placed beneath a large
chandelier draped in blue and gold
ribbons, the Loretta colors. Those
present were sister NJ. EuIalie. sister
81 Anacletus. the Misses Margaret
Hines. Hortense Num-. Eruestine
LaTisch and Katherine O'BoyIe. Miss
LaFlScn. who has been with sister
~ Eu.alie for q fortnight. returned
with Miss Hines. Wednesday night.
the girls motoring back with mem
bers OF Mrs A. @. Illness family and
father Frund- Miss Zavisch viii be
the house guest Of Miss Hines.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23

younger generation played games and
sang songs, and when all had come
out smiling" from the cleansing pro-
cess, heaps OF luscious fruits were
given them. The next afternoon. the
girls who live in the vicinity Of the
settlement enjoyed the same sort OF
reception, and reveled in the privi-
lege Of a bath. The Settlement al
ways has hot water on Saturdays.
when any Of the youngsters can have
a bath for five cents II they bring
their own towel ten cents being
charged for bath. towel and soap
The Settlement house is supported
wholly by the Women's Home Mis-
siOnary societies OF the Methodist
church. Those in charge are con-
stantly thinking up schemes which
bring ray Of happiness into the
lives OF the poor. one particular
source being the rummage sales.
when good clothes and wearing ap-
parel are sold for a few cents. *
spirit OF independence is fostered in
the recipients being allowed 20 paw
something. Just now, the Settlement
needs clothing more than any other
one thing, so II you have slightly
worn dresses, wraps. shoes. waists
and endorsements. you'll be giving
God send to the poor by sending
whatever you can 10 the HOucheu
center for distribution.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
Ell Pasoans Auau.

Dean 5 H. Worreu OF the school
OF mines. left for Austin wednesday.
H. c. Cotf went 20 san Francisco
on the santa Fe train on Wednesday
night
c. r. Barnes left for Colorado
Springs, via the Santa Fe. on We'd
nesday, for his vacation
Mayor Pro Tenn J. p. O'Counor. OF
Fl Pas0. is enjoying his vacation at
the kennebec hotel, Long Beach. Cal
Thomas u. ThaXton IS among those
leaving FL Paso on the 24th. for Leon
Springs, 20 enter the officers training
camp
Mrs. Frank Lucas. OF S015 Bliss.
with her son, Hobart, has gone TO
Tucson, 20 visit Mrs. Kate LeBaum. a
former long time resident of El Paso.
A postal from Camp Curry YO-
semitic, Cal, says that J. w. Peake,
Misses Ella and Grace Peak and Mr.
and Mrs. Nolney NJ. Brown, OF FL
Paso, are there for a visit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
Ell Pasoans Returning.

David Gemmell has returned TO the
Hotel Mccoy after business trip 10
his old home in Oklahoma.
Miss Irene Elliott. telephone opera
tor at Hotel Sheldon. has returned
from a two weeks vacation which she
spent at ClOudcrOft.
Mr.. and Mrs. a = ROwlands and
ba1y daughter are returning this
week from their summer visit to
Ocean Park, Calf
RL. Rev. bishop Schiller, S. J., has
returned from a ten days trip TO
Denver. where he attended the funeral
of the late bishop Matt
J. G. Leioert who is IN California
on a business and pleasure trip, is
expected TO return TO FL PaSO on the
first OF the week
Mrs. Gertrude Mueller returned
Wednesday from New Mexico, where
she has been enjoying ranch life for
Rev. Father Roy. S. J. viii return
from Santa Fe Saturday, where he
save a spiritual retreat 10 the Chris
rian Brothers Of the college at that
city
PAUL Harvey, senior field captain
in the cadet battalion Of the high
school. has returned from a summer
vacation in kentucky, Oklahoma and
Tennessee.
Little Miss Nary Allen Page. OF Fl
F1So. who has been visiting her
Grandmother, Mrs. NJ. Y Page, in Los
Angeles for the past three months.
VIII return 10 her home this week
B. T. Barron is expected 10 return
from BCuham. Texas. with his bride
on sunday Mr. Barron has many
friends here. both socially and in can
neCtion with his duties as chief clerk
at the Sheldon hotel
Hiss Faye TulI0us has returned
from a visit with her father in New
Mexico, to be in readiness 10 attend
school this fall. Miss Tullous will
make her home again with Mr.. and
Mrs. W. G. Roe. 1901 North Campbell
street.
Miss Sadie Ruth AldridEe has re-
turned from an extensive visit in east
Texas. where she went many weeks
ago, in company with her brother,
Hal Aldridge, IT.. TO attend a merry
house party their aunt. Mrs. Harry
a Kline. Of Wharton, gave for her
son, Harry Kline, jr-s before his de-
parture for active duty with the Texas
troops Fifteen young folk from diff
terent parts Of the state gathered at
the Kline home in Wharton TO enjoy
weeks continuation Of festivities.
going later TO the Hotel GaIvez, CAL
weston Hal came back some time
ago. his sister going on to Houston,
Bryan and other places before re
turning TO the parental Hal AldrIdge
home on 2-1 West Rio Grande.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
Lodges and Clubs.

The 64th infantry band. fast becom-
ing one Of the best musical orEaniza-
tons on the border. under the baton
Of bandmaster c. s. Rogers. gave add
ed impetus TO Wednesday nights en-
tertainment at Fort Bliss. for the con-
valescents-an event attended by more
/ than a thousand soldiers and civilians.
Before the main program. Mrs. Donna
h4ugel, who IS encouraging en- semble
singing among the men, divided the
. latter into two sections, for a song
contest, chaplain ". ". Brander tax
ing one side against Mrs Klugel
Whether it was chivalry. no one
knows. but this much is certain. the
klugel side won, being presented with
huge shower Of American beauty
and tube roses. which were passed on
10 the nurses to distribute to the
smiling faced soldiers The magnifi-
cent blossoms had been sent by Mrs
C. S Hartman Three cheers were
given TO the loosers, followed by three
ruusing Rains that rent the air for
the winners and Mrs. KIugel, in par
ticular, who has been in charge Of
| the weekly programs Madame May
{ Loeser gave several solos, accOmpa-
MED by the band. and private Stanton
pleased the audience with his imper-
sonatlons Of the calliOpe, the graphic
I phone, birds and animals. In addi-
ton. the following numbers ere en-
iOyed:
/ March -'ChillicotLian."
Vocal solo. private r ". Stanton.
[ accompanied by Madame May LOeser
! Band selection
I Solo (by request). Miss Eileen Klu-
I gel, accompanied by Madame May
Z LOeser.
Song-"Our Country" by band
Solo Somewhere a Voice Is Calling
Me-" pivate Mus Shas Windt. accom-
panied by the band.
Duet-''Ireland Must Be Heaven. for
[ Ny Mother Came IRON Thera." pri-
Yates eIus Shas Windt and Sprake.
oleight Of hand and magician tricks,
I 3. N Frazer
/ Rag-''Teasing the Cat" by band.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
SOCIETY AFFAIRS CONSIST MOSTLY
OF FAREWELL DANCES TO THE MEN
WHO ARE GOING AWAY TO THE WAR

Frances Hayes, Robert Bryant, Albert
Tatum. Lieut. c. Mckinney, Madison
Mudd, Lieut. Frank Lotus. Capt Geo.
Wells. Roy Campbell, Chris Fox. Chas.
Knoblauch. Frances Earle. Dorothy
VolIertsen Katherine Earle. Frances
OPP, Helen Reddtng, Marion Calnan.
Genevieve BannelI, AlZina Orndorff.
Sophie Williams. Marion Howe. Anne
Magoffin. William Bias. Dom Piatt.
Bailey Winter. Harry Pierson. Hubert
Sharp, Hal Aldridge, Jane Davis.
Gladys Lundy. Peggy HOrney, Hicks
TOoley. Byrle Burdick, Margaret Har-
die. May KranZthOr. Arthur Hath
away, Lucille Escajeda, Lieut.. Walton
Sorrels. Baylor Foster
On Friday night, also. is the dance
at Hotel Paso del NOrte. which the
Navy league has arranged for the
boys. ere they 90 to their various
posts Of duty Holguin's orchestra viii
play, and the guests are to be well
coined by DR.. and Mrs B. T. Jeuness.
Dan G.. Peasants and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hal Christie
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
Where To Spend
a Summer Vacation
Shy GENE AHERN=
At HOME

XTOU said it Luke. the old wigwam
is the real camping grounds TO
- make a vacation live up to its
name F'rinstance. waking up in the
a. m and lie in bed and listen to the
hoofpats OF the other citizens ankling
to work.
No losing 10 pounds weight worry
ing about your baggage. berth or
trains reading time tables. bucking
mp against different kinds OF cook
ing. half slept nights in strange beds.
and. most OF all. money IN the pocket,
when you spend your vacation at
home When you so away for va
cation YOU come back so burned tired
the NIFTY future weeks are rest AT
Rome YOU get so tired OF loafing you
can't wait to bend the time clocks
nose on the Monday morning back 10
work And so It goes. Lawrence. As
they say in the classics-.Quo Vadis7'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
Women's Organizations

The Areme club OF the FL Paso
chapter, o. +. S, meets with Mrs. J..
" Sanburn Of sos East Rio Grande,
on Friday afternoon at $3.50.
Tonight in Grandview school. a re-
hearsal viii be held OF the "Deestrict
Skule' play, which is to be presented
Monday evening at $50 o'clock in
Trinity n z. church. south. by Wade
Hampton chapter No. 1858. United
Daughters Of the COnfederacy. for the
benefit Of the Texas National Guard
Friday evening a dress rehearsal will
be held in Trinity Mrs Charles p.
Bryan announces that the cast is do
ing splendIdly and the public NAV
look for a superior form OF entertain
n7ant with M end NJ fun
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
What Women Can
Do to Help Win War

Reminding the women that they
need not be afraid of being drafted
an exchange makes a few sugges-
lions in regard to what they might
offer to do to win the war Here are
some Of them:
Il You Are Just n Young Girl.
Conservation by wearing modest
inexpensive clothes
Helping mother around the house
Making and keeping a garden.
Making surgical dressings
Helping can fruit and vegetables.
Keeping on with your education
II You Are An Unmarried Woman.
Teaching.
Getting into fathers office, store
or factory.
Taking care Of a soldiers family.
Working as nurses aid
Taking Red Cross classes
Government service Of any kind
Snreading the gospel that lOafinG
for a woman is just as disgraceiul
as for a man.
II You Are a Married Woman.
Giving proper care to the bring
ing up OF your children
Doing your best TO eliminate waste
in your home.
Keeping household accounts
Giving IN expensive luNuries-
Helping husband al the office
Taking UP stenography, typewrit-
ing or bookkeeping
Learning 10 run the motor car
and take care Of IT,
Knitting and sewing for home
and for the soldiers.
Keeping the family cheerful
II You Are An Older Woman.
Knitting
Taking care Of the children.
II You Arc n working Woman.
Sticking by your JOB.
Taking the place Of man
InsnstinE on mans wages Tor
mans work. on a reasonable work
ing day. and on the elimination OF
night work for women
Attending night school
spread the message OF community
singing through the l7nd-don't con-
fine Il 10 your club. The cub Is only
TIRE channel through which the mes
THE songs OF fast vanishing races
in our country must be collected and
preserved-20 years from now VIII he
too late Gather the music Of the IN
dian. Louisiana Creole, negro.
Canadian peasant. Sponiard on our
California and Mexican hO-der-Dre-
serve this music for future genera
tons
Organize choral societies bands. or
chestras- Cooperate with every work
ing Interest I'm music Spreac'the Cos
pei Of song, Sing"
This is the bulletin Mrs W D.
steele. OF Missouri chairman Of the
department OF music Tor the General
Federation Of Women's Clubs. gave
out 10 the 100000 club army. soon
after taking MP her duties And FL
paso IS echoinE 10 TO her people in
the Community Sings" that are be-
ing held every Friday night. IN Cleve-
land square. and in the community
choir. now in the process OF orEaniza-
ton and meeting every Monday night
in Norehead school Dr. Ida Bishop
has accepted the librarianship for the
latter, and Nine. May Loeser will
serve as chairman OF the program
committee Mrs. Charles Harlow and
Mrs. 7. T. Arvin form the member
ship committee. Joseph NJ Evans
heart and soul in the work. IS giving
his services as director. and within
a couple Of months expects to pre-
sent a result OF his efforts in tangible
form-namely q community concert
More male voices are needed for the
chorus. TO balance the en- semhle. and
all musicians are urged 20 lend their
cooprauon and support and voice.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
aries.

The Red Cross nurses at the Fort
Bliss base hospital We're Thursday
morning made honor guests for q de-
ll-htful social hour at the home OF
Mrs r. %. Eucker-One Of a series OF
functions which are TO be given at
intervals during the coming weeks.
that these sisters Of mercy may have
a bit Of the suushiny side OF life. Sew
eral prominent society women assisted
Mrs. Rucker in receiving. refresh
ments being served following music
and conversation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
About Pasoans.

The Rev. F. A. Lederle. formerly
OF FL Paso, has been appointed chap
lain in the United States Public
Health service, TO succeed chaplain
g. G. Frund, resigned. Chaplain
Frund has been given charge Of St
Joseph's chapel in East FL Paso.
Louis G. Hill, formerly consulting
engineer for the Rio Grande project
and builder OF the Roosevelt dam, has
been retained by the war department
10 supervise the construction Of the
cantonment at Linda Vista, san Diego
county.
John " Mollinary. pioneer grocer
Of Fl PasO. is reported critically i'll
at Providence hospital His son. Joe
C. Mollinary, who suffered an injured
foot in an automobile accident near
Sierra Blanca three weeks ago, is
stiu using clutches.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
Weddings.

At St Joseph's chapel parIors We'd
nesday morning ut II o'clock by Rev.
c. c. Frund, Miss Julia Scarborourb
anu George W. Campbell were mar
led q number Of friends attending.
me DEidal pair left on the Golden
State Tor New York. The connie win
return TO reside in e. Paso about the
middle Of September.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23

Already we are being favored with
I orders for school Shoes. We have no
/ hesitancy in saying that We sell the
{ Paso. We back up this claim.
I Lerncr shoe Co., 220 san Antonio 81.
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
Cards.

With Mrs George Griggs. hostess.
the members Of the Fortnightly club
enjoyed tuesday afternoon at bridge.
players for three tables being present
Mrs J. D. Thew won first prize, Mrs.
K n Aoer making second high. and
Mrs ". H Forbes third Guests OF
the club were Mrs. S E. Burn. Mrs T.
C. Kelly and Mrs. J. y. Sanburn. The
next meeting will be an event Of
september 4, with Mrs. J. A Taylor
OF 703 Nagoffin avenue.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23

Practically the whole police force
In Blrkenhead. Ems. is composed Of
Monen who have taken the places OF
"''Ie' rn the front
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23

Americans in England Register for
praft-Headliue. Why not also Eng
Nshmen in America
Not Enough.
Flag DesecratOr Gets Sixty DAYS
Headline. What's the natter Is
there war shortage OF days. tOO2
No sLAChERS HEE.
When the government orders the din
Ing chr men
to serve smaller portions OF stew,
And 90 charge just ns high for one
slice OF mlnce pie
As they formerly soaked you for
two.
They don't consult lawyers and carry
the case
Clear up 10 the uppermOEt courts.
They simply obey the hard rule right
away
Like cheerful and unseIfish sports.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
EUents in Society
to Occur FRIDAY

Miss Edna Elaine Scotch. is enter
tanning over $50 guests at the M--I
ASleta Country club. Toy dancing. HON
oriuE her brother. Lieut. Frank d.
Scotch. jr.. who leaves SATURDAY.
night for san Antonio for fG-th-H
training in the officers reserve CORPS
Hop at Hotel Paso del N0r-e han
room. by the Navy lrlEue-rle frs.
OF a series OF dances. TO le given aI-
ternately ar the T1lrec and Oh Pa-a
Country clubs and the downtown hos
telry- Dan g. Peasants. Mrs. E. F.
Jenness and Mr.. and Mrs Hal Christie
in charge.
I'm fty Enitte-s. TO be entertained
by Miss Elizabeth Hawkins.
Glass in surgical dressing AZ II a.
m. and $50 p. m.
Class in elementary hygiene and
home care OF the sick at p. m-
First aid class at $3.50 p. I'll in TEN
pie Nj Sinai
Community singing in Cleveland
Square A. O'Clock, under direction OF
Joseph N. Evans
Areme club. 10 be entertained at
the home OF Mrs T. n. Sau5urn.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23

ChemIsIs are Experimenting with \
scheme 70 make paper out OF spinach
But spinach can be used as food. and
food is getting scarce and valuah bic
Why not try 20 make IL out Of rhu-
barb?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
AutomobiZing and Outings.

Reamer Billiard and family Of No.
42l1 Cumberland street. are on a
camping and fishing trip in the Mo-
COLON mountains in New Mexico.
They will return sometime I'm the lat
ter port OF September.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
Why Not.

Why Not.
Japanese Fire Screens - hand
painted, $50 up.
BEACH'S ART SHOP.
City National Bank Bldg.
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23

Several Georgia women have vol
unteered To give their blood hv trans
fusion 20 save the lives OF American
soldiers or sailors who wr- Dc
BROUGHT 20 Savannah for medical
treatment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
MORE Truth
A'A Than Poetry
By JAAIEs ]. AIoNTAGUE

YOU CAN'T CURE EN-.
He who weds and hides away
VIII wed and hide another day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23

Let's wait 20 find the man Who
started the war until we have discoy-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23
tbs Cool Here

Campbelrs Cafe. Merchants Lunch
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-23

We call for baggage checks without
extra charge. Pacific Transfer & Stor-
age Co. Phone 1856. Karl Fisher, Prop
ADV.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-13
Goethals Ready for
Presidents Call
Will Abandon All Present
Plans for Country if
Necessary

Trenton, y. j., April 12.-Major Cen
eral George W. Goethals. recently APP
pointed chief engineer of the New Jer-
sey State Highway Commission, will
abandon all his present plans and re-
spond instantly to whatever demand
the President may make upon his SER
vices.
The builder of The Panama Canal
has not yet received Mr.. Wilson's re-
quest that he take charge Of the gov
ernmcnt's shipbuilding programme. but
he made il plain to-day that his action
unon It's receipt would be immediate.
"If the call comes TO me TO serve my
country in any way, | can do nothing
else but respond" General Goethals
said to-day. II must accept any as
Segment given me by my commander
in chief. 1t is for him and his advisers
10 saw where | can be OF most service.
No private or public plans that have
made can interfere in any way with a
prompt response TO an imperative call
TO duty"
General Goethals added that he hoped
his duties in connection with the snip
building programme would enable HIM
70 retain an advisory position with the
highway commission. and sugges tea
that. II this should be the case. he
might appoint one of his assistants IN
the Canal Zone 10 take over the active
duties Of the position.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-13
Rush for War Brides Waivers,
With Aliens Still in the Lead
ANONYMOUS Sackers Write Vindctive Letters to Clerl
Sculv-3O7 Marriage Certificates Issued Yester
day and 90 Weddings Held in Chapel

who wanted to he married. not to talk
about it.
Writer No. said: 81 am not slack
or. and / did not get married to escape
military service He went on at length
to prove 10 Mr. Scully that he could get
married first and tight aftorward.
THE man who writes anonymous let
ters il the same kind Of man who
hides behind a womans skirts and gets
married just to escape military SER
vice" said Mr.. Scully. However, the
number of applications is falling off,
showing that the publicity which has
been given the matter Is having effect
Mr. Scully did not occupy his civil
marriage pulpit all day yesterday. II
is a hard job, so John r. Dalton. chief
deputy clerk. was drafted for service.
II was announced when the Marriage
Bureau closed at o'clock that Mr..
Scully and Mr. Dalton had spliced
ninety-eight couples during the day.
The others preferred church marriages.
Several Of the prospective bride
grooms in the reception room adjoining
the Municipal Marriage Chapel were
asked their reasons for hurrying to the
altar. Most of them refused to give
any answers. Two men said they had
heard the rumor. spread some time
ago about the department stores and
the East Side, that no marriage licenses
would be issued after Congress passed
the proposed universal military service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-13
Guilty of Taking Bride
Col. Bennett Convicted Of Ac-
cepting 500 to Elk" Juror

Colonel Henry NJ. Bennett, promi-
nent Republican politician Of Oyster
Bay. was found guilty at Mineola yes
terday of accepting 800 as part pay
ment Of $500 which he is alleged to
have demanded for fixing juror in
100000 suit in the Supreme Court
there The verdict was returned after
the jury had deliberated less than an
hour. Sentence will be passed to-mor-
row.
Colonel Bennett was indicted on a
charge Of embracery after he was al
legged to have been trapped in a Mineola
hotel while accepting bride. The
case was that of Charles Fuller against
the Bradley Construction Company.
defendants in an action for commits
sions due on a Russian war contract.
Charles T. Mccarthy, a former As
sistant District Attorney. testified that
Colonel Bennett informed him that one
Of the jurors. Frederick Mcqueen. could
be influenced either way for $4,000,
which sum is said 10 have been raised
70 $4,000. Mccarthy reported the mat
ter TO Justice Van Siclen and the ar
rest followed.
Colonel Bennett asserted that the ar
fair was A "frame-up.' planned by po-
litical enemies and that the 500 was
money Mccarthy owed him. Many
Oyster Bay business men appeared as
character witnesses for the defendant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-13

Statistics on marriages and enlist
ments yesterday indicated that the
Young men of New York City still per-
sist in favoring domestic above foreign
service.
The rush, however. showed signs Of
abatement. There were 307 certificates
issued as compared with 325 issued on
Wednesday and 421 on Tuesday
City Clerk F. J. Scully and Marriage
Clerk +. W. Hart rubbed their lame
writing arms and consoled themselves
With the thought that most of the APP
plicants for licenses were foreign born
citizens, and quite a number aliens. the
latter evidently more anxious to be
married than to be citizens.
The April offensive on the Marriage
Bureal yesterday brought anonymous
letters to Clerk Scully. Az the writer's
snarled at him for his den 1nciation Of
slackers, who are getting married to
avoid war service.
One writer asked Mr.. Scully II he had
ever read the Bible, especially that
commandment which states: Thou
shalt not kill" The writer declared he
did not believe in killing anybody under
any circumstances.
Another wanted to know what right
Mr.. Scully had TO crticise any ones
reasons for getting married. lie said
that the City Clerk was in Office 10 is
sue marriage licenses and marry those