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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
First Armed Ships
Sailed Without Range
Finders, Says Gunner
Failure to Hit U-Boat Result
ed, Says Senate Inquiry
Witness

Washington, June l3.-The fact that
some of the first American merchant
men to be armed sailed for the war
zone without waiting for range finders
to be put aboard was developed in tes-
timony to-day in the Senate Naval
Committees investigation OF gun ac-
cdents.
Chief Gunner Bohan, Of the freighter
Virginia, which had a brush with a
submarine when returning recently
from Europe, testified that he be-
lieved failure TO hit the U-boat was
due to lack of a range finder.
The statement caused stir in the
committee. Rear Admiral Earle. chief
or ordnance, who was present, took the
stand and explained that the range
finders had been behind in delivery and
that because Of the large number OF
vessels which were armed 1t had not
been possible to supply all OF them.
Some vessels. he said, were 50 anxious
to sail that they decided not to wait.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14

enough to bring about the appointment
Of a Reichstag committee on constltu-
tional reform. Since then the move
ment has died down almost completely.
The Reichstsg committee suspended its
sessions after indorsing few pro-
posals which do not go 70 the heart
of the situation and for which neither
enthusiasm nor interest is manifested
in public opinion.
There are two obvious reasons for
the decline Of the reform movement
One is the cockness of the government,
which feels very sure Of its strength
and position in view Of the collapse o.
Russia's offensive power and of the
fading effect upon the reform move
ment OF the Russian revolution and
Americas war declaration against Ger
man sutocracy. The second is the
usual tendency Of reform movements
20 run themselves out after a brief pc
Rod OF activity If reformers are al
lowed TO have their heads Tor time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
Rowell, Liberal, May
Join Borden Cabinet
rBy Telegraph to Tie Tdban.l

Ottawa, June r. Politicians hint
that n. W. Rowell, leader of the Lib
erals in the Ontario House and strong
conscriptionist. - willing TO JOIN the
Borden Cabinet. Several conserva-
tive appointments 70 the Senate 70
strengthen the government further are
anticipated within a week.
The situation respecting the con-
scription bill remains much the same,
with the probability Of second read
ing on Friday.
4 strong effort is under way to get
an amendment in shape with such
platform that both the liberal conscrlp-
tionists and Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Ma
tionalistic following can support II, so
as TO weaken the government and pos
sbly delay passage of the bill. 1t s
doubtful II this plan will work, how
ever, as Ontario and the Western prov
inces are daily growing stronger in
support Of the draft.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14

killed outright and fifty others injured.
In another school. which was also
struck. the well drilled pupils had been
marched to the basement by their
teachers at the first alarm. All escaped.
Terrible scenes were witnessed dur
ins the raid at railway station, where,
two bombs were dropped. They missed
the busy portion Of the station, but
struck a train at the far end OF the
pls torn. fairly full of passengers
waiting 10 start. The two foremost
carriages we're destroyed. One bomb
hit the train squarely. and one carriage
caught fire. Several passengers were
killed and others. badly injured, ana
unable TO escape, were lncinerated. II
i. believed that twenty-four persons
were killed or injured in this tram:
Another coach standing on an ADJ ON
ing line was in the service OF a travel
ling medical board. This also DutSS
into flames and soon became charred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
Leylond Liner from
Boston Sunk; S Missing

Boston, June l3.-The Leyland liner
Anglican, which left Boston on May 80
for Liverpool. has been torpedoed and
sunk by a German submarine, say cable
advices received to-day. Five men are
missing. There were two Americans IN
the crew, John p. King and John Han
non, both of Boston.
On her last voyage from Boston the
Anglican was commanded by Captain
Lawrenson and carried general cargo.
Ship and cargo were valued at $4,000
900. The Anglican, formerly the Me
gantic, was British steamer Of 5,532
tons gross and was built at Glasgow
in 1896.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
Raiders Halt Traffic
In Business Districts

Three hostile airplanes appeared over
the busiest part of the downtown sec
ton of London at 1880 o'clock this
morning and worked rapid transform
alton in the busy streets. The sound
CT the explosions Of bombs in the East
End and Of anti-aircraft guns from
perches around the business district
gave the public warning OF the DAN
gers. Vehicular traffic stopped IN
stantly. Omnibus drivers ordered all
passengers to alight. and buses, taxis.
wagons and lorries were left stranded
in the streets until the danger was past.
Shopkeepers and their patrons, bar,
bers and their customers, bankers ana
lawyers and their clients promptly ad-
iourned their business and hurried to
places of safety.
Special constables appeared by the
hundred, as if by magic, in every nook
and corner of the narrow-laned down
town district and ordered pedestrians
within doors. 1t was difficult, however,
TO keep the populace under cover. "a
many of the people were more interest
cd in getting glimpse of the battle
overhead than in escaping danger.
There was no way to Keep the crowds
off tho fat roofs of the downtown
buildings. where presumably the dan
ger of falling shrapnel was greatest
but where superb view of the raiders
could be obtained. From the roof OF
| The Associated Press Office the air
planes could be distinctly seen at =
/ height Of at least two miles IN the
triangular formation which is famil.
lar sight to any one who has visited
/ the Western front.
The raiders were so high in air thai
they appeared like three shiny fake
of snow against the bright SKY. in'
anti-aircraft gunners were doing fairly
creditable work in this their first bat
tie practice in many months. The raid
ers apparently were a little too high
for the guns. which. nevertheless. were
very useful in forcing the enemy tC
koen AT an altitude where II WAS i'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
American Red Cross
Commission in Paris
Will Prepare for Arrival of
Troops and Consult
on Relief

Washington. June l3.-The Amerl-
can Red Cross commission for Europe
has arrived in Paris, and will begin
conferences Immediately with French
government officials with reference T.
relief needs and 20 prepare for the
coming OF American troops.
The commission, which includes
trained social workers. physicians and
engineers. will send representatives to
every district where need is immediate.
One Of the frst problems will be to
check the spread OF tuberculosis in
France. sThe engineers will consult
with French authorities in the re
building Of towns and municipal works
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14

women. many Of them with infants IN
their arms. hobbled soldiers on crutch-
es. stopping here and there 20 drop a
word Of sympathy and ENCOURAGEMENT,
While the damage done IN the last
End was widespread. il is probable that
the monetary loss will not be heavy,
Cor many Of the buildings wrecked were
those of small business men. The rald
had been over but a short time when
the King. having heard of the damage
i'm the East End, motOred into and
through the district. His promptitude
in thus manifesting sympathy with the
sufferers appeared to be deeply APP
p~eciated and he was Cheered as ne
rode slowly around. Later the King
visited the hospitals.
The main result of to-day'S raid, ~.
in mast cases. has been the killing of
civilians. including many children. NO
military damage was done, as there was
no military objective in the section
visited. Ii was not case of accurate
dropping of bombs, for when once the
FLAMES we're over the city in the East
End A bomb could not have been
Cropped without doing damage.
The bombs cut a wide circular path
through the eastern part of the city,
and while the raid was short-llved,
large number of explosives were
dropped in rapid succession. Inc
course the raiders took can easily be
traced by the damaged buildings. which
in many cases are close together.
In some places a whole block OF
buildings is lacking every window, ana
much other damage was done. one
school in this district had lucky es-
cane. There are thousand pupils IN
that school. and fifteen minutes after
the little ones returned TO the build
ing from recess bomb fell where hun
dreds of them had been gathered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
Wounded Soldiers Help
To Comfort the BereaUed

Throughout the bombed area there
was a steady movement Of ambulances,
collecting the injured and rushing them
70 the hospital. One hospital, which
is partly supported By donations from
New York and has been used largely
for wounded soldiers, probably gor
more patients than. any other IN TINS
section. These soldiers did yeoman
work as the injured arrived, not in
caring for those hurt. but in giving
comfort 70 relatives who gathered
about the building 70 learn the fate
Of those being carried within.
In and out among The crowd OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
King Conducts Investifure
While Raid Is in Progress

There were many evidences Of the
GOODNESS with which the people greeted
the appearance of the raiders over Lon
don. For instance. despite the reports
that raid WAS in progress, Ming
George proceeded with an investlture IN
buckingham Palace, the recipients or
the honors walking in and out OF the
palace grounds without trace OF ner-
vousness.
For an hour after the raid the tele-
nhone system Of London was swamped
with calls from business men seeking
10 learn the fate Of their families IN
the suburbs. Despite the loud reports
Of the explosion. the telephone glrls
s,uck 10 their posts. There were only
a few instances Of any deserving their
work. and those left only for briet
period during the height OF the excite
ment
a case was being heard in court
when explosions were heard IN the VI
~ understand there is an air raid
Going on and bombs are being dropped
said the Justice presiding, "but ] think
we are safer here than anywhere else.
After a few moments the JudSe an
az understand the raid has come as
far as this. but now has gone away so
we will proceed with the case unless 1t
returns" ;. e
the raid we'll, and there was no panic
such Is one might expect TO find among
population Of this class, which Is
largely foreign. Business was at a
standstill in many sections for few
minutes. and grea. throngs gathered
About the wrecked buildings, but they
we're orderly crowds, bent on seeing
what damage the Germans. had done.
And there was plenty. Of damage TO
soc, for scores Of buildings had sui,
fered. and more than one was stu
smoking from fires which the engines
were working upon. In some sections
of the city where bombs had been
dropped traffic was held up almost
entirely owing TO the dense crowds
and TO the work being done by police
and fremen in the damaged buildings,
Every available policeman was called
out 10 assist in handling the situation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
Horse Oats Ration
In Germany To Be Cut
To Two Pounds Daily
Racing Ban Planned, but Off,
Gals Decided Ii Would Give
Wrong impression

Amsterdam, June IS. Horses will be
put on oats rations in Germany from
June Is, according to an ordinance is
sued in Berlin, varying from one and a
half TO three pounds daily.
An agitation has been going on for
the abandonment Of horseracing in
Germany during wartime, but the su-
thorities. the papers say. have decided
otherwise, on the ground that all the
belligerents are continuing racing or
have resumed the sport after brief
interval.
"For victorious Germany" says the
"Kreuz Zeitung," there is certainly no
reason 10 refrain from racing. especial
~ as it would create with the enemy a
wrong impression
"Vorwaerts,' however, angrily pro-
tests. contending that as the Germans
must pinch, even on the necessaries OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14

ossible TO locate any detectives
The faky smoke from thirty or forty
shrapnel bursts, sent in repeated salvos
from a dozen or more eager guns, nun
long minutes in the sky, outlining the
three visitors in frame of white puts.
1t was plain TO see that the snarling
bursts were too close to the visitors Tor
their comfort, calling forth frantic
series Of machine gun signals from the
squadron leader, directing his brood to
retreat quickly.
The Little squadron's route over Lon
don. as viewed from below, was like a
great hairpin-a straight arrow flight
into the city, then a wide curve and
straight arrow flight out again. The
whole visit of this trio occupied less
than five minutes. and no other raiders
were visible from this observation
point.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
Spain Gives U.Boat
Month for Repairs
French Object to Asylum for
Damaged Submarine in
Cadiz Harbor

Paris. June 13.-A naval sttache Of
the German Embassy arrived at Cadiz
to-day and made an examination Of the
submarine U-52, which is tied up at
the arsenal dock. says Havas dispatch
from Cadiz. The vessel will remain IN
port a month for repairs.
The French press protests against
Spain permitting the U-52 asylum for
repairs. "Le Temps" points out that
her sister submarine. the U-5@. visited
an American port last October. and
after short stay proceeded seward
and sank six ships, the route of which
she had learned while in port. This:
saws "Le Temps" shows the danger OF
granting asylum to submarines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
French Liner Carrying
Troops Sunk; 100 Lost

Paris. June l3.-The South Atlantic
liner Sequana. with $50 passengers on
board, has been torpedoed and sunk with
loss of 1870 men. Among the passen-
gers was detachment Of the Sene-
galese Rifles.
The Sequana. formerly the City of
Corinth. was owned by the South At
lantc Navigation Company, OF Paris.
Her gross tonnage was 5.551. She was
ago feet long and was built in Belfast
B Copy RAID -. &C.. $50. 49,. ... ..'
! in 1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
Ten Italian Ships Sunk by
Mines or U-Boats in Week

Rome (via Paris. June 13.-Accord-
inc to the official statement on ltailan
shipping losses by mine or submarine
the number of steamers sunk IN the
week ended June 10 was five. Five
sailing vessels were also sunk IN the
same period.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14

Yesterdays air raid. like all recent
ones on England. was conducted oy
seroplanes or seaplanes or heavier
than-air machines. This has caused
many to wonder why the Germans
have apparently abandoned their at
tempts to raid England with dirisib!es'
after having spent seventeen years
and at least s25,OOOoOo in construct
ing Zeppelins FOR this purpose.
The answer is obvious: The Brit
ish. after two years of experimenting
and the loss Of nearly four hundred
lives. have found way to stop these
monster airships from sailing over
England and Scotland. Just how Wis
count French has succeeded in accom-
plishing this feat is not so obvious.
It is safe to say. however, that no one
of the British methods has brought
an end to those airship invasions. Tn
dcubtedly il is a combination Of better
wireless and scouting service over the
North Sea and the Belgian coast. the
employment Of more powerful search
lights a longer range and a greater
number Of anti-aircrait guns. the use
Of an incendiary bullet and the devel-
opment of more rapid-climbing aero
planes.
Closer Guard on Coasts
All indications now point 70 much
closer guard on the North Sea and the
Belgian coast In the early Zeppelin
raids the Germans set sail from Ger
many, so that they would be on the
cast coast OF England after dark. Since
the distance from Client, Belgium,
where the Germans were known 10 have
a Zeppelin base early in the war, was
scarcely $50 miles from London, via the
air route, the Germans could easily
start Just before dark and, travelling
at fifty miles an hour. reach the neigh
borhood of London at 1880 p. IN. or
midnight, and get safely back to their
aerodromc about dawn.
Even when the Zeppelins started
from Germany, sailing across Holland,
they seldom mad to travel more than
400 miles in order 70 reach the north
east coast of England or Scotland. This
last route required setting out from
their base in daylight, traversing Hol-
land or the North Sea by daylight and
arriving over England after dark-a
matter Of a four-hour sail. This al
lowed several hours for rsiding Eng
land and they could cover considerable
territory at the rate Of fifty miles an
hour.
Increased Range of Guns
The British ant-aircraft guns then
seldom had range of more than 5000
feet and their searchlights Gould not
reveal even 7l0-foot airship very dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14

life. and not alone on the Injuries, it
should first be shown that there is not
better use to- which such oats could
be put.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
Mother Goose Faces
Ban for Slur on Jews
Milwaukee Women Would
Exclude It. for One
Harmful Verse
lRr Telegraph % The r-Ibun,

Milwaukee. June 13.-The Milwaukee
Library Board received communica-
ton to-day from Mrs. Charles Rosen-
thai. on behalf Of the Council OF Jew
ish Women and others, asking that
copy Of Mother Goose melodies be OK
cluded from the library because 1t con
tanned the following verse;
Jack sold his gold egg
TO rogue Of Jew
Who cheated him out of
The half OF his due.
II was thought thar this verse cast
reflection upon the Jews and would
tend TO prejudice me minds of the
children who would read il. The boari
placed the matter on file for future
consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-14
Increased Range Of Guns

The British ant-aircraft guns then
seldom had range of more than 5000
feet and their searchlights Could not
reveal even a 710-foot airship very dis
tinctly at the 10000 foot altitude at
which the Zeppelins navigated. With
the increase in the range OF these two
defensive instruments and the multi
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-11

OUR simplex (l1sFoscps) Gao Burners do
away with wood and coal Hundreds Of
pleased customers Agents coming money.
Write Today for exclusive territory. Sim
PICK Gar Plants Co, I5a Whiting st.. CHI
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Miscellaneous.
HOUSES MODERN.

HOUSES MODERN.
5-R,, 2sH s. 34th. excellent location. f26
SIR, $500 N. 18th, good, 1880.
SIR, 2l02 Spencer, Kountse Place. new
electric light fixtures. water paid, SIS
s-R., 1910 N. 21st. good, water paid. $25
SIR, 5000 Franklin, with garage, yd.. $26
7-R. 416o Wakeley, new, run parlor. beau
tiful home, si5.
SIR. 24sl s. 18th, hot, water heat yard
snap. $40.
SIR. 1896 Georgia, good yard, garage
$3.50.
s-R., 2o7 N. 2ad. close in, .25
HOUSES MODERN EXCEPT
FURNACE.
5-R, 1884 Chicago, barn, yard, SIC.
SIR, 91s ~ 2sth Ave. good condition, SIS.
front. barn. SIS.
paid, SIS.
7-R.. aii7 Locust good location barn OF
SIR. 5s+ s. 2ath Ave, close in. barn
SIR, 4sis Farnam, arranged for two fami'
lies, SIS.
ar, 1918 Emmett, good location can BIZ
arranged for two families, s25.
HOUSES PART MODERN.
AR, 1905 s. nth, downstairs, water
paid, 81.
SIR, ll4s N. 18th. water, water paid, sl4.
SIR, 1890 s. 2sth. gas, water, toll, $40.
FLATS MODERN.
SIR, 30s Paxton Court, new, between a5th
Ave. and 26th, Douglas and Farnam
gas range and refrigerator furnished
window shades, curtain rods, oak finish
full cemented basement. close in, no car
fare, S35.
SIR. 1893 Emmett. Kountss Place. good
gas range furnished. garage yard
porch, $3.50.
SIR, 1903 s. 27th, new, has sun parior
good location, $50.
SIR. 1871 Park Ave. across from Hans.
com Park, new oak floors and electric
fixtures, very good. $50.
FLATS MODERN EXCEPT
FURNACE.
Ar, 2s22 S. 29th. water paid. 80.
5-R., 1918 Emmett, Kountzs Place, water
paid. slS.
SIR, 607h N. 2lst, close In, good, s2l.so
We have others, send for our weekly
printed list before renting, II will help
you.
OMAHA'S LARGEST RENTAL
AGENCY,
HASTINGS 8 HEYDEN,
1914 Harvey. Tyler 50.
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Boys.
WORK WHILE YOU Go TO SCHOOL

at $50 per month to deliver messages. Pro-
fer boys who go to night school. Can use
few boys who go to school In morning and
work from II a. M. 10 .. M Must have
bicycle.
Western Union Telegraph Company,
]. L. Feroiot. Manager
1891 Farnam Street.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-11
PAYNE 4 SLATER. Realtors,
oMAHA's RENTAL MEN,

PARTLY MODERN.
3-r--ll1 South 2sth Ave, for colored, fl1
MODERN EXCEPT HEAT.
6-r--21l2 California ST., close In, $40.
s-r.-25ls Indiana Ave. for colored.
7-r-ssss Seward ST.. good neighbour
hood, $40,
10-r--lel3 Douglas, excellent place to
rent out furnished rooms, $40.
ALL MODERN.
7-r--5l02 North 22d St., 4 bedrooms, fine.
big corner lot. fruit, ready April l.,
$50.
s-r.-22oI Grant St., newly decorated
throughout, garage, $40.
BRICK TERRACES.
S-r.--104 South seth st., 4 bedrooms and
sleeping porch, select West Farnam
district, very desirable, garage ex-
ira, II desired, S4250.
FLATS.
3-r.--141o North 18th St., city water. 81.
3-r,-l4l2 North 18th St., city water. 81,
PAYNE & SLATER CO., Realtors,
6l6 Omaha Natl. Bldg. Phone Doug. 1916.
HOUSES ALL MODERN.
1884 N. 18th ST.. s rms............s25,0
52l s, 24th Ave. 8 rms........... $3.50
ia 8, 35th Ave, rms........ $500
4ls0 Wakeley St, rms............ $500
HOUSES PARTLY MODERN.
402l N. 26th Ave-, rms............$1i.o
ili0 N. 4sth St., rms, bungalow. Is. 90
45bs Seward st., rms,...,....... 1000
4iSt Hamilton ST., rms. and store 1000
1898 Cass St.. 10 rms. $500
1917 Davenport ST., 8 rms, .....,,.. $500
FLATS MODERN AND PARTLY
MODERN.
1886 g. 18th St.. 4 rms.........,..slo,oo
3s0l-3 Leavenworth St., s rms. each 1850
r.
li6s s. 18th st., rms,.......,..... 1000
ARMSTRONG-WALSH CO,
REALTORS,
Tyler 1896, aas Rose Bids.
s2s,0O-26O2 Dodge ST., rooms, modern.
5000 $50 8. seth Ave-, best value In
6-room flat.
5000 64T s. 27th St.. exceptional Groom
brick flat.
tso,oo-ls1s N. 35th St., rooms, all mod.
ss5.oo--soos Dodge ST., very good s-room
house, close In and In good resi-
denoe district.
$4,000 7o+ s. cath ST., good brick flat
OF rooms, strictly modern.
stS.0o--2617 Harvey ST., strictly all mod
ern brick flat of 8 rooms,
GLOVER & SPAIN (Realtors),
Douglas $3.50. 1870 City Natl Bank.
DETACHED.
sleI Davenport St.. ST., mod,,, ,,asS,o %
ans No, a6th st.. Ger, part mod. 1900
ATTACHED,
a6os Jones, ST. and sleeping porch,
modern ,..,,. ..s..,,.,.,',. tse.Ve
s6t-ss South 26th Ave, CT. each.
modern, each ...............,, $500
New, very desirable; no charge for rent
TO March 20th.
FLATS.
sll N, 2tth, a., 7-r,, mod, ex, hit. Sls. 90
A. P. Turkey & SON,
REALTORS,
Phone d. 500, $50 LIST Natl Blk, Bldg,
FOR RENT.
lisa So. 32d St., SIR. mod. house, $40.
1loa SO. sad st., SIR. mod, house. SIS.
s6al Capitol Ave, SIR. mod house. s2S.
20i3 Grace ST.. ar mod house, $50,
ass So, seth St., .-r. mod, house, SIS.
ALFRED c. KENNEDY CO.,
eos So. 18th St Douglas 722.
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WANTED TO RENT
FOR RENT-Suburban

SMALL ACREAGE FOR RENT.
w acres, North Omaha; gardening dis
triet t.room house; barn, hog house, etc
ARMsTRoNu-WALs COMPANY,
Tyler 1886. 5S5 Rose Bldg.
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Dundee
$500

Dandy 6-room modern home in the very
best part of Dundee. Combination sleep
ping porch and sun room. Bulletin book
cases, fireplace, dandy furnace; oak floors
throughout; large lot 5oxlso feeti very
slightly location. Want an offer on this
property this week.
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HELP WANTED-MALE
Statesmen and Solicitors.

{ 1I,TsMAN--High grade, able TO handle
best paying specially proposition; weekly
advance to the right man; old established
house; territory now open In west and
northwest. This Is Job for SS,oeO
wear man. L, sooviile. 1854 Railway
Exchange St Louis.