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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-30
Cotton and Grain From the Southwest
Make Galveston Great Port For Allies
BY
Frank G. Carpenter
Copyright. 1917. by Frank
G. Carpenter.)

After Great Disaster Chief
Cotton Export Point and Grain Chute of Southwest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-30

woman. DIT. Schischkinz Yavefn, viii
sit in the council OF 81 which Is now prs
pairing Russia's national constitution.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-30

" SERGEANT Sa HSSe G ca sRs; s 0o"d" "
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-30
Bombing IS Important.

ooIdlers OF our army who read this
story Will probably observe one thing
in particular. and that is the import
ance OF bombing operations in the
present style of warfare You might
say that a feature of this war has
been the renaissance Of the lombard
Ter. Only British reverence for ira
dition has kept the name of the
Bombardiers alive, through a con-
siderable number Of wars. Now, in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-30
Mass q RelnfOrced Conerete.

The seawsil Is one OF the wonders OF
municipal creation Mechanically Il Is a
mass OF solid concrete reinforced with
steel rods embedded in a foundation OF
cypress piles. which have been driven
down so feet into the clay under the
ocean The wall rises from this founda-
ton TO height OF II feet above the waves
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Sheridan Offermaun Wedding.

Avery pretty wedding was solemn
lied at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on
Tuesday morning, April 18th, at nine
o'clock when Miss Nellie A. Sheridan
and Mr.. Clemmet Offermann marched
to the strains of the wedding march
and took their places at the altar
where the words were spoken which
united the young couple for life. Miss
Bernadette Sheridan. sister Of the
bride, was maid of honor. and Mr.. Ed
ward Offermann brother of the groom,
acted as best man. Miss Olivia Frant.
zen was ring bearer.
The bride was beautifully crowned
in white silk chiffon over white messa-
line and carried bouquet Of pink and
white bridal roses. The maid of honor
wss dressed in pale blue adora silk
trimmed with pearl beads. The ring
bearer was dressed in white silk and
wore . bouquet of lilies of the valley
In her hair. The groom and best man
wore suits of dark blue. After the
ceremony at the church the bridal cou-
pie returned to the home of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Sheridan,
where wedding dinner was served to
only the immediate relatives After q
brief honeymoon, they will reside on
the groom's farm near Dyersville. A
long and happy welded life is the wish
Of many dear friends. ~
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Saving. Banks New Safe.

In our last issue, we made mention
of the new. three ton safe recently
installed by the Cresco Union Savings
Bank. and elsewhere in this paper
appears the banks announcement Of
their new safe together with picture
of it showing the door throw open so
as to show in detail locking slugs and
and the explosive chamber heretofore
described and which makes the safe so
burglar-proof that no cracksman will
waste his time trying to ''crack" it.
While deposirors in this bank have
always felt that their money was safe
guarded in every way, the new safe
makes assurance doubly sure.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
A Noted Belgian For Cresco.

MP. Lydon recently purchased the
prize winning Belgian Stallion Kilber
De Furnes, 1905 (5s634) from DR.. G.
E. Clancy. of Ypsylanti, Mich. Kilber
De Furnes is a sorrel roam in color
with light name and tail, ton stallion
not loaded with fat, but active as a
coach horse. He stands on the best of
feet and has big, clean. flinty bones
Kilber was a prize winner first in
Belgium, then in France, and last at
the International Show at Chicago.
Considering the size and quality of this
horse, he will be valuable addition to
Mr.. Lydon's bunch of drafters.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Annual A. S. E. Meeting.

The A. S. of E. will hold their annual
county meeting at Saratoga, Saturday,
May 5th. This will be q delegate meet
ing, but all members and others inter-
eked in the Farmers Cooperative
movement are invited to- attend. This
will be an important meeting. as we
wish to produce the largest crop that
we have ever produced and that we
may get it into the hands OF the con-
sumer without too many unnecessary
toll gates, that we may be able to feed
our army So they may not be discom-
forted in the field. H. H. CALLAHAN.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
OBITUARY

Mary Manning was born in Poult-
ney, Rutland Co., Vermont, December
%, l843 She came, with her parents
to Lake Geneva, WIS.,, at the age of 5
years. In February the family came
to Fremont twp. Winneshiek Co. Ia,
locating on a claim there. She lived
on, or in the neighborhood of the home
farm, teaching school in that locality
until her marriage with Geo. Beck in
the late COS. She resided with her
husband in Charles City, Ia., for about
year, when they returned to this i'm
mediate vicinity where the first child,
Ina Mary was born. Jennie, the second
child was born in Cresco where the
family resided. Mr.. Beck died when
his youngest daughter was about five
years of age.
Alfred Benjamin Woodward and the,
decadent were united in marriage in
1879. Alfred T. and Harry B. were
born, the family residing in Cresco
during that time and after the death
of Mr.. Woodward in 1894. a.4@G
Mary Manning united with the Meth-
odist Church as young girl, after
wards embracing the Baptist faith.
She was careful student of the Bible,
conscientious in living up to her pro-
fessed faith, and active in church work
until her final illness. ".
She leaves q sister, Susan Bean; q
brother Edwin C. Manning; two daugh-
ters, Ina Mary Ransom, of New, Or
leans, La, and Jennie S. Porter, of
Cresco; two sons Alfred T. and Harry
P. Woodward, six grandchildren and
one nephew. IL
Her death occurred Sunday, April
q, 1917. Funeral services were held
yesterday at the house at 2 p. M, Rev.
Petit officiating, and the remains were
laid to rest in Oak Lawn cemetery.
..- CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted US during the
illness and death of our Snother.
Alfred and Harry Woodward,
Mrs. Cass Porter and Family.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Adventist Church.

Sabbath school as ustal at 200
O'Clock. Home Mission service and
Young Peoples Meeting at 800 o'clock.
The Bible Lectures will continue each
evening throughout the week. Sub.
ject for Sunday evening, April 29th.
'The Great Judgment Day of God. -
Monday, 1.-THE Nature and Work of
Angels" Tuesday, 1.-The Millennium -
Wednesday, 1.-THE Home of the Saved. -
Thursday. why l am a Seventh-day
Adventist" Friday, "How the Custom
of First-day Keeping Obtained. "
Song service at 7:45, preaching at
500 o'clock. Come and study the
Bible with US. Bring Bibles, notebooks
and pencils. F. w. MEYER, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Weather Crop Bulletin.
"SOSuS1 V1VP OUHSS1us
For the week ending April "a, 1917
Des Moines. Iowa.

for the week ending April "a, 1917
+ Des Moines, Iowa.
Higher temperatures and copious to
heavy showers have been very bene.
fetal to all vegetation, but in some To-
calities, especially in the northwestern
and southeastern quarters of the state,
the rainfall was sufficient to retard
field work somewhat. In the north
western counties the rainfall ranged
from one to more than four inches.
Spring-sown grains of all kinds are
coming up and show a good stand, and
winter wheat has made considerable
improvement. Flowing for corn is pro-
crossing rapidly with the soil in fine
condition. If the weather continues
favorable. corn planting will begin in
the southeastern counties the latter
part of this week, and the corn acre.
age will be decidedly increased. Much
more than the usual amount of pota-
toes and small garden truck is being
planted. Pastures are supplying some
feed and grass is beginning to grow
rapidly under the effects of warmth
and abundant moisture. Fruit is still
promising. -
Geo. M. Chapel, Director.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
The Imperial Highway.

At the meeting of the Imperial High
way Association at Rock Rapids Thurs
day evening, April 18th, the location
of the entire route was completed, with
its western terminus at Sioux Falls.
The Imperial Higeway has it's east
ern terminus at Lansing, on the Mis-
sissippi river. in Allamakee county, and
traverses the north tier of counties of
Iowa. 1t passes through Waukon. De-
corah, Ridgeway, Cresco. Riceville,
St. Ansgsr, Northwood, Lake Mills,
Thompson, Buffalo Center, Germania,
Swea City, Armstrong, Estherville,
Spirit Lake, Lake Park, Ocheyden,
Sibley, Little Rock, Rock Rapids,
hardwood and Lester. The entire
route of the Highway has been inspec-
ted this spring and has been found to
be in good condition for travel. The
road throughout the entire length has
been graded and a very large part of
it is graveled. It is therefore in readi-
ness for the seasons traffic. Arrange
mentS were made Tor the marking OF
the Highway and the work will be
completed by June 1st. The official
mark is a red letter II" IL inches
high, on white background.
At Sioux Falls, the Highway con-
meets with good automobile trails ex-
tending into South Dakota. At Lans-
ing there is excellent ferry service
across the Mississippi to the town of
De Soto, Wis.,, where connection is
made with good trail through Viroqua
to Madison and Milwaukee. This I'm.
perial Highway movements is one of the
best efforts in behalf of good roads
which has been made in this locality,
and should have the support of the ter
ritory through which it passes.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Fine Hogs.

Three of the finest gifts that has been
seen in many q day stood on depot
hpekssf sfpr shibment last Tuesday Of
4tig 1slll: q the herd.1f
q. b. Nichols Live Stock Co., two of
them going to w. 7. Sheldon iof Filler,
Idaho, and one to Geneseo, H., thus
making the twenty-fifth express ship
meno from the Holland Farms since
the first of January, 1917.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
A Serious Joyride

Last Sunday night five young men.
most of them in their teens, took Ford
from the garage of Frank Novotny,
living near Davis Corners, and after
several hours returned it. A warrant for
their arrest was issued and on Tuesday
morning all the boys came and gave
themselves up to the authorities and
were placed under bonds to appear be-
fore the grand jury. Most Of the boys
have heretofore given no trouble of
any kind, but one of them, we UNDER
stand. has been involved in a similar
affair. = ..o
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
CRESCO HOWARD COUNTY, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 27 1917
Howard County. Quota.

Corporal johnson, U. 5. A., q
recruiting officer from the recruiting
station at Davenport, who has been
assigned to the counties Of Chickasaw,
Floyd, Howard and Mitchell. informs
US that the quota required from each
county is as follows -
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
/. Notice..

am again prepared to build concrete
foundations, floors, sidewalks and any
other concrete work by job or by the
day, in town or country. ] am also pre-
scxts u 4Dsdo blastingss boHlisrs, stnspe,
or whatever you have to blast. Dyna-
mite and other blasting material for
sale at all times.
William Eye,
Rt. No. 8. Cresco, la.
Rhone, South Vernon 10. 33-4t
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Methodist Notes.

The psstor will preach both morning
and evening next Sunday at the regu-
lar hours for public service. The Sum-
day School will convene at 11:45 and
the Epworth League will meet at $50.
Let every member and friend be loyal
to these services and gather the most
good possible that we may be the larg-
est means of blessing to others as we'll
as attain spiritual growth ourselves.
We are truly thankful for the spirit
Of loyalty that already prevails. May
the spirit be even more contagious.
The W. F. M. S. will meet at the
parsonage Friday afternoon of this
week. ga .
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
S. Of v. Attention.

All Sons of Veterans are asked to
denote fifty cents for the purpose Of
defraying the expenses Of observing
Memorial day. Payment can be made
to Lee Loughrey, w. L. Barker OF
Duncan Mcintosh.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Deserter Released.

After the exchange Of several letters
and kilograms with the war and navy
departments, and a personal investiga-
tion by County Attorney Reed at the
Chicago recruiting Office, it was def
nitely ascertained that VanSkiver, ar
rested about two weeks ago as self
confessed deserter from the marines,
had not misrepresented the matter,
but ss the federal authorities did not
want to come after him, but asked his
delivery to the Philadelphia recriting
Office. Sheriff Ferrie decided to release
vs1skivsr and did ss1 yvssterdsy morn
ing.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Exanxelieal Church.

Regular services in the Ridgeway
Evangelical Church next Sunday morn
ing. .-....g.. ...,,,
Preaching services in the Florence
vile Evangelical Church Sunday even
ing at o'clock. .
Everybody invited to attend.
w. a. v Scholer. Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27

Should any of our young men be
interested in the matter, enlistment
can be made by calling upon Corporal
johnson at the Gilbert Hotel at
Charles City, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Baptist Church.

J., Next Sunday will be UNCONVENTIONAL
Day at the Baptist Church. The pas
tor will preach morning and evening.
Morning theme, ''Baptists, Their ORR
gin, Their Work, Their Destiny.
Evening subject, The. Importunate
Widow. Every member of the church
and congregation is cordially invited
and urged to be present. Strangers
are invited. .sr-
]. A. Petit, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27

For SALE-At a bargain, . 1915 mode
$1,000 Overland.in good condition, or will
trade for team of horses. Enquire of
&s ss.- ..a H, H. NICHOLS.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
For Sale.

A X For Sale.
A John Deere Corn Planter, With l20
rods of wire, all in good shape, also 9
Deering Mower in first class conation.
Phone Ridgeway 5. T. ]. Gibbofis. ct
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Notice.

!. Notice.
After the first Of May we will diseon-
tinue delivering meat and will do a
strictly cash business. Signed
4 4. Smith & Son,
z v. N. Gender Estate.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Forr Rent.

North half of first floor of building
formerly occupied by P. r, O,Malley.
and now being used by The Cresco
Music Store, For price. etcs - J.
WI ildotkEst DfS Z
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27
Grace Episcopal Church.

Services on Sunday, April 10Th.
Sunday School at 1000 a. m. and morn
ing prayer at 10:45.
Evening prayer at 7:30 p. m. .-r..
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27

Millinery Shop for Sale.
We offer our entire millinery stock
and good will for sale. Good location.
.- LENT & NICHOLS.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-27

v. N. Gender Estate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
HE'LL GATE BRIDGE TO
AID SOUTHERN RAIL WAY
Through PulInans May be Run rs
Bridge Disposcs of Usual
Transfer

Washington. y, c.. March 24--Pas-
senEcr travel between the South and
Boston and other New England points
VIII be made much more convenient
through the completion OF the great
Hell Gate bridge. over the East river
at New York. which physically links
the rails OF the Pcnnsylyan and New
Haven systems It is expected that
within a short time, through service
between Boston and Washington will
be established thus eliminating the
town transfer now necessary at
New York.
Southern railway passenger officials
believe that IN time tnev win ne
operating through Pullman cars Civ
ing direct service between Boston and
New Orleans. Mobile, Montgomery
Atlanta. birmingham, Memphis. Chat
tanoogn, Knoxville. and all important
points in tho great cotton mill district
OF the Piedmont section. trains being
routed over the Southern railway
system TO Washington, Pennsylvania
to New York. through the East river
tubes to Long Island. thence over the
Hell Gate bridge to connect with the
New Haven for Boston.
Such through service would tend 70
increase trade and travel. both com
mercial aud tourist. between the South
and New England The He'll Gate
bridge is one OF the engineering mar
vels OF the age and with the connect
ing railroad tracks was constructed at
a cost OF $4,000. 600
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
FORMER AOTOCRAT OF !
ALL RUSS|AS "SAFt'
He and His Family Prisoners In His
toric Aiexandrovsky Palace-His
Parftsans Also Accounted For.

petrog-ad. March Nicholas Re
.nanof. two weeks ago car OF all The
Russiss most absolute au.ocrat on the
face OF the globe, is since yesterday
prisoner in the historic AleNandroNsky
ynlace, in the little town Of Tsafhoe-
Sph. Outside the dreaded immperaal
chambers where formerly word from
his Inns made one hundred and eighty
million subjects crinEe. rebel soldiers
havonet fixed, are now standing guard
ready 70 sound alarm ut the slightest
sign OF "a dash for liberty
with the ex-moNarCh IN the palace
under even more raInstaklnE guard. -
his German horn wife ex- Empress
Alexandra. The four young prlneeSSes
and the ex-czarey1tcn, twelve ear-o
Alexis arr also there Means and sohs
from their bedrooms are heard
throughout the night. piu:ul appeals
I'd the hearts Of the grim guards. Al
~ the I've children are stricken with
the measles, aggravated by the excite
Ynent Of the asst two weeks.
one wing Of the old palace is given
entirely TO political prisoners, ex-
ministers and courtiers whom the
rebels were careful TO put safe be-
fore they could attempt counter
coup detat Only few PAGES
separate these mon from their former
emperor iGF Nnofl, IHtA HfS even NV
willing 10 fisk all in attempts "a
place him back on the throne. But
Ihese PAGES bristle with bayonots. Nor
Is the former en- peress ablo TO com
inun}cate in any IMAGINABLE way with
the outside world Several times IN
the las, few daye she pleaded for per
IN sslou 10 uEe tho telephone for what
on The face Of them seemed quito in
uorent calls She has given II UP hv
uon-no tears or charms or promises
can soften the hearts Of the 81. N
watchers
<ichotas Rornerog vrss sent to hts
palace lriSon yesterday The duma
Commissioner in banding Nicholas
Owe said
"Our mission q handing over the
emperor II finished Wo now x 70
PetroErad to announce This fact TO the
dana
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
BLACKSTONE

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian)
Blackstone Va. March "4.-The
unions OF Nottoway and Prince I'd
ward held their annual spring insti-
tnte ut Blackstone last Thursday night
and Friday. March % and 10.
The services Thursday evening were
held al the Methodist church, Rev. L.
=. Little conducting the devotional eN-
crCjses. The address Of welcome was
made by Mr.. c. O. futile, the response
ny Mrs G. Campbell. OF BurAcVille.
4 gold medal contest vas then held,
Mrs 7. A GRAY, odf Farmvine. super
intendent Of medal contest work. pre-
siding. Tho contestants We're the fol-
lowing young ladies': VI sses kathryne
Allen and Emma Cook. OF Prospect;
Mildred Walden, OF FarmV'ile; and
Mildred White. OF Blackstone, After
thorough dcliberation, the judges
awarded the medal ia Miss Walden.
The program was very attractive, be-
ing interspersed with music by the
orchestra, a vocal solo hy Mrs. AGnew
and several choruses by Miss Angela
CARROTS music class and other high
school children.
Friday morning at 1880. at the
Baptist church, the work was re.
sumed. with Mrs y z. Taylor, OF
Prospect bi-county president In the
chair Devotionals were CONDUCTED ny
Rev. G. O. futile, after which com
mittees were appointed ard the dele
gates made their reports. thirteen be
ing present.
This bi-county orean.za tIon consists
Of the unions of Crcwe, Burkeville,
Rice. Prospect, Farmyille and Black
stone The meeting was favored dur
ing the morning service with beauu-
ful solos by Mesdamcs J. S. Boiling
and George Rayne. The afternoon ses-
sion began promptly a. . o'clock, Rev.
r. l., McNair conducting the de
votional exercises. The different
superintendent OF departments were
then heard from and tho president
made her address talk on the "On-
ward March OF Prohibition" by Mrs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
WILD DUCKS FEED WITH
IHNCUBt RIG TAME BIRDS

T.ynchhurg. Va. March 24-The
presence Of a flock OF eight or ten
Naliard ducks at the Miller park here
has excited no little attention since
they were noticed several days ago.
The wild fowl apparently, stopped on
their Northern Digyation and made
Themselves quite al home with the do
,nestic ducks kept by a water pond in
the park The y3s.fofH have become
quite tame and visitors in the park
have been able to approach within q
few feet Of them Sometimes the
birds have clrolsd high in the air
when suddenly Fri ghtened and even
after disappearing entirely from view.
have returned Ia feed with their tenn
porarv com pan mons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
Noted Negro Speaks To-day.

IN honor Of tho anniversary OF the
knights or Pythias and Courts OF Ca
Ianthe az Virginia Kelly Miller a
prominent author and lecturer Of the
negro race. will speak on Race aud
National Patriotism" this afternoon
at a:S0 o'clock at the city Auditorium.
Miller Ia dean OF the college Of arts
and sciences Howard university,
Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
Recruits Favor Army.

Whether the effectiveness of the
submarine has impressed would-be
soldiers or not, cannot he stated. but
recruiting at the Richmond army sta
ton has scared way above the mark
at the naval station. There 10 no lack
of patriotism in the army branch OF
the service. for recruiting has In
creased fully 100 per cent this year
over last only eighteen rockies have
been received this month by the navy
recruiting station here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
DISMISSED SCHOOL TEACHER
WILL SUE BOARD FOR $500

Declaring breach OF contract ana
for the purpose of showing that he
was probably released on account OF
political reasons, Robert n. Thomas.
dismissed public school teacher. mas
brought suit against the city school
board for $500. The case has been
set for trial the first Monday in May.
At the conclusion of the SUIT Mr..
Thomas viii bring suit against mem
bers OF the board individually. He
is represented by Presley Smith, Jr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25
$4,000 O,rrcharge Suit.

Suit for damages in y1the sum OF
81 5, 600 was filed in the law and equity
court yesterday by Miller Il Rhoads
against the Virginia Railway and
Power company. The power company
is alleged to have overcharged the
commercial house s7.662.47 on an
electric and power bill. when there
should have been reduction in rates,
according to a contract which is said
to have been signed between the two
ComDanieS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-25

lanes Cannon was also much en-
joyed <
a very interesting feature of the af-
tcrnoon service was the dedication of
White Ribbon Recruits" when the
mothers brought forward their small
children and had the white tied around
their wrists
Owing to the sudden illness OF the
president the meeting adjourned