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THE COLONEL'S PARTING SHOT

When the war department denied Colonel RoOsevlt au- hOrityt OOrganze American volunteer contingent for immediate service on French soil it not to be expected that he would amey accept the decision and forget the n Ciden The silence that he has maintained since then was broken the other day by his publication of the coespon Gence relating to his controversy with the secretary ot war This rather startling disclosure demonstrates that the colonel not only did some plain talking to Secretary Baker but that he had reluctance whatever in stating his case plainly to the American people.
 It appears from the correspondence that the war de- ment took the position that no American troops should be allowed to embark for Europe and engage in active ser vice until they had been adequately trained and that when they did go they should be placed under the command of the abeSt and most experienced military men and Ot- cered by men selected because of their previous military training and actual military experience" This view, a though penned by the secretary of war; endorsed by the genral staff of the army the college and by the President himself
 One can readily imagine the tumult of emotions that the colonel must have experienced when he read between the lines of this particular letter and rather pointed inference that nasmuch as the administration desired only regular army with actual experience his vcces could not be utilized and in fact not wanted Now the colonel always considered himself rStcass fighting man. and certainly he could not allow this cha enge to go unanswered Moreover the following excerpt from his letter to the secretary dcOses the fact that whatever IIlh OI HIS dS he still continues to hold them in high regard.
 Denouncingth view taken by the administration re- specng his proposal the advice of the red tape and pipe clay school hdebOund in the pedanty of wooden militarism which is only degree than its ex- treme OppOsite he goes to say You decline my ap pcation to raise volunteer force for service in France and my command of it at the front on the ground of my lack of military training and experience. Yet you are summoning, and have summoned to the ied numbers of military officers as division and brigade commanders who have not had one-tenth of my experience"
 In addition to this he advises Secretary Baker that q retired commander in chief of the United States army and thus eligible to every commando This presents rather novel angle to the controversy although the pre- cedent established century ago when President Adams appointed the expresident, George Washington to the command of the army of the young republic But Colonel Roosev does not rest his claim for consideration solely the grounds of eligibility In his own humble opinion he is thoroughly competent to hold the commits
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sion which he sought, saying: q am not Hindenburg, but can raise and handle this division in way that will do credit to the American people, to you and to the Pres dent" There are several million Amrican citizens who quite agree with the colonel in this respect and who would
 like to see little less redtape and little more red blood
 injected into the organization of the fighting forces of the natiOn-EX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
Kltchen Shower for Hiss Ferris.

The last OF many prenuptisI showers
honoring Miss Marguerite Ferris. a
bride Of next week, was held last even
ing when Misses Adele and Georgia
Burton entertained in their home. 1925
Fourteenth and-a-haIf street. The al
fair took the form OF a kitchen shower
and many useful articles were ar
ranged 10 form a large doll. and in this
shape were presented to the bonoree
Hearts were the evening diversion with
the prize in the contest falling 10 Miss
Agnes Twomey. A tw0-course lunch
was served at the individual tables.
yellow and white. the chosen wedding
colors. being carried out in the nut
baskets the tally cards. the butterfly
napkins and flowers. The marriage Of
Miss Ferris and William Passir viii
be an event Of next week. the cere-
mony TO take place at the home Of the
bride Ia this city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
PERSONAL Points

AIr and AITs H. " Bahnsen. Eieh-
teeuth avenue and Twenty third street
and Mrs. Is. ID. Connolly, 724 Nine
teentb street, have returned from an
automobile trip to Milwaukee.
William T. Bartb. So Twentieth
street. is in ST. Louis spending q week
visiting friends
Mr.. and Mrs. john r QuinIan Of the
k0senfieid apartments have returned
from an extended trip in the north
They made six-day cruise ON Lake
Superior during the course Of the out
ing
Lotbar Harms. 526 Eighteenth street.
has gone to Lac du Flambeau. Wis. to
Join his son Louis. who is on fish
Ing trip there in company with II. o.
Rolls
Miss H. z MabIy. 1917 Fourth ave
nue., expects fo leave tomorrow for
two weeks trip in the west. She viii
stop In Colorado Springs. and Valley
Ranch, r n. The return trip viii be
made bE way Of Chicago
Mrs. Arthur AIosenfelder. SOS Tween
t]eth street, and Mrs. Simon Noseu-
fielder and children. 915 Twentieth
street, have returned from Lynn. Mass.
where they spent the summer.
MT and Mrs. Tom Curtis of Pre-
emption were visitors in the city to-
day.
Mrs W. C. Bruchmann Thirty
el8ath street and Eighteenth avenue.
mas gone on an extended visit in Col
orad0.
Dr. j. r. HoIungsworth SIS Tween
ty-third street, today returned from
northern Michigan. where he has been
spending his vacation.
Mrs " J Tuttle of RiceviIIe. Iowa.
IS III the city visiting her parents. Mr.
ana Mrs a. g. Hajre, 1905 Seventh ave
lue Mrs futile before her marriage
was Miss Marion HARE OF this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
SOS fttzAFtru 7r5aApeag

Dear Mrs Ihampsohs read your
column ,tff trt.r,s.t 4 ..,.t..t..
.z
"''" most oi your ADVICE do
b"iteNe that kissing is not the most
worthy thing younE folks can do. but
oh tbe other hand. / think that dane
ihs is far far worae Ii is true that
~" ao aol openly recommend dancing
"ut fou 90 not discourage II. either
q YOU so kissing Ii kissing Is wrong
lhat winch dancing u.s. in my opinion
rs uhpr'ntable. More than one person
mas WaItzaa himself 10 the lowest
aEess ana these lowest dregs had no
hesitation about admitting him 10
their mldlj II half OF the stories are
matt true that are given hy lecturers.
of are rrintca concerning the dance
auJagoni Ft5 OF all Christian people. 70
kick kissing is ali right. but don't de
5ay - denounce dancing. which lis the
devils pet delight
The CAMEL. NOT THE l.s*r-
It is true that I discourage kissing
and do not discourage dancing, and
II II seems wrong TO you that 1 do
not forbid dancing, il must be that You
oon what real dancing is. There is.
dancing and dancing Some of the
dancing is SO vulgar that it must be
condemned. but true refined dancing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
Marguerite Climb Win Mr.. Yobe.

Mrs. Bert Yohe in her home. 4I9
Fourth avenue. yesterday afternoon
at her home entertained members of
at her home entertained the Mar
guerite club al the monthly social
session. Mrs Mayer Levi was pres
ent and explained the work OF the
Red Cross and the club members de-
cided 10 devote every Friday after
noon TO work for the Red Cross.
going 70 the rooms 70 sew and knit.
The afternoon was spent very pleas
antly and Mrs. YOhe served refresh
ments. her table being bright with
bouquets OF asters and cosmos, The
club VIII be entertained at the next
meeting. Sept. p by Mrs. George Col
Inns, al Sixth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31

Mrs Alvin E'ensterbusch in her
home, 1887 Forty-t1ird street. yester-
day afternoon was hostess 10 the NJ r
j. club when the members re0rganiZed
for the winters meetings Mrs Fens-
terbusch was elected president Of the
reorgani2ed club. and one new mem
Der was admitted Two tables at
games of 500 we're played ana the
prizes fell 20 Mrs Lundeen. Mrs Ed
ward Thjesen and Mrs r Eklund The
hostess served her guests with a
lunch and the club was invited 10 meet
in two weeks with Mrs r. Eklund. l7r
Sixteenth avenue. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31

a large number Of the mpmba-z -,
l.-7 FtattaeutscheH Schwestern ana
.heiF families enjoyed the annual an
ing Al rae Watch Tower Yesterday ~
rag VITA well filed baskets and serv-
l45 sumptuous dinner and lunch
ne amusements Of the park were an
5erJaInmenr for the younger neon7a
ana Jae Older ones enjoyed a WISH
amoDg themselves 7-L
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31

The Norwegian Willing Workers
were entertained yesterday afternoon
by Mrs Albert Burton Ii her home.
2S10 Fifth-and- a-half avenue. a
goodly number of the members at
tending The business before the So
ciety was routine and the greater
part Of the time was devoted to So
cIahllIty. the ladies occupying them
selves with sewing Mrs Burton
served lunch in the course of the aft
ernoon The September meeting will
he with Mrs. Peter Petersen. Nine
1eenth avenue and Thirty fourth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
(a1 The White Dawn is Stealing
Mrs. Fac Hough Mccarthy
pnrlv for Yisffnrs-

Mr.. and Mrs. William Newton i'm
their home, 5000 Eighth avenue. last
evening entertained in honor of their
house guests, the Misses Margaret
Jones and Evarista Berry Of Carroll.
III A company Of II friends was pres
ent and they were entertained with
FictrOla music and later danced Re
freshments were served i'm the course
of the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31

Mrs John ~ Schwacl entertained d
company of 80 friends "Wednesday at
her home 2534 Fifth avenue. 10 help
her celebrate her birthday aun.yers-
airy The ladies enjoyed the afternoon
visiting and with work at knitting and
fancy articles and at 5 o'clock We're
served with sum ptuugs chicken din
Der Mrs. Scbwack was left Witu ever
so many pretty gifts as remembrance
Of the daT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31

Miss HuIda WahIgren Of Moline was
hostess yesterday TO the Ladies 0g
Nasa, entertaining them at Long View
park. The business before the society
was routine and the time was passed
IN the enjoyment Of the park ana with
work at knitting and fancy articles
Light refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31

The picnic that was to have been
given this evening at Long View parE
By the Young People Christian union
of the United Presbyterian church.
viii be held instead at the home of
Miss Nut0vena Steck, 11l7 Third ave
nue. Those attending are asked to
take the same article of food that they
expected to take to the park. SIS the
auair win be an indoor picnic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
Rock Island Musical
Club Program Ready

The Rock island Musical club W5It
begin SIS fan activities with 8 program
s A-e7 L. sba
oi
Rock Island c4ah- tHe program 4''
the years work has been Outlined by
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1'is p'os @'4'
, van >yGu3sl ~ ea@'f ma si' anu 's 77
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80 49, ST..
-aiaa ,i'i4i' A -''l 80 -.
rose. mrs >. r.. scout MSS ne 49,, ~
Lar h1H piano AlIs q. H. "a''t"
feadeT 1Fs. Joseph Dolo7ii'
NoF p f~i sem PIE music 2.-e'
bliss f@ilzaoela ef-l.li '5l y .
%yqalst. Mrs DAniei hayes ST.. p.a'.5'
Mrs Leo WINES. AFa- ) = ia1ol7'
Miss Josephine Cook cello. MISS bes-
sic fraisiaf
Dec organ program al @uA "7t-
ana college. organ Afs- M1IFH
LindorH. Mass Hazel Parker. MISS
Katherine Cest. MISS BESSIE MOUSE eI
voice. Miss Rosa bel steve r. 4ra- a.
ID ttuesIng reader. MISS iva FeaFoe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
SOCIAL EV EN- tt S
Fntertnlns Al Camp on IeInud.

ara y E NeInusa entertained tBy
dr.l{ team Of tha Iadfas auxiliary fo
the EaEles at her summer camp au
tampbelI.s island Yesterday Tby
ladies' spent gho day playing cards.
bathing and ia the anjosment ST Sac
other attractions az fhe island being
served with a picnic lunch and supper
A number Of the ladies remained for
the evening dance rhe day proving a
most eujovah bile one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
Too Polite
To Tell You

am regrets, often expressed bv
t4.e young ladies and society matro1e
MO cannot understand R-hv fbav ard
nor as popular as before Berhaps A.
Is caused bv the breath Most Deonla
are TOO polite 20 tell you-thev insf
ishoFe you. J.se no-tel-a harmless
lti 7paFatlon that viii absolutely re
move any odor from tbs breath. Toe
at your drug store,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
Complete Much Work for Red Cross

Mrs. Charles GuIdeuz0pf yesterday
again opened her home at 2IS2 Ninth
street. for meeting of the CIeland
unit q the Red Cross. a g0odIy mum
Der Of the members attending and
completing large number of hand
ages nightiugales and knitted articles
The auxiliary Will hold no meeting
next week as a large amount OF work
has been given out, the netting place
in two weeks to be announced later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
workers Confer al SUNDAY ScI,ooI

sunday school teachers ana officers
OF the Fifteenth Avenue Christian
church were entertained last evening
b. Miss Bonnie Kinsman in her home.
aQ2 Twenty-hftb avenue Moline
when the bible school workers con-
ferred on plans for the winters actfv-
tiles. Later a social time was passed
and the hostess served refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
R 0. n. Club With Mrs. Miles.

Members OF the f. Q. Il. club meet
ing In monthly session were enter
tanned yesterday by Mrs. John Miles
IN her home. 737 Twenty fifth stree.
Moline. The usual three tables at
games OF 800 were played and the first
favor fell to Mrs, Stella Barnhart.
Mrs. Frances Swanson took second
prize and the GlI-cut went 10 Mrs
Arthur Rough. Garden flowers trim
med the rooms and a lunch was
served at the individual card tables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
Hrs. Taxman Honored at Party.

Mrs. J. J. Taxman. who leaves next
month with her family for residence in
EldoTado. Eas.. was houored last
evening by the Daughters Of Israel
when they went 10 her home 1888
Fifth avenue and carried 0ut delight
fui farewell surprise party A com
rany Of 80 ladies' enjoyed the evening
In informal sociabiIjty and al IL
o'clock they served the delicious lunch
which had been brought with them.
Mrs. TaXman was left with beautiful
silver basket as token of esteem
from the club membership, in which
organization She has been verv active
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-31
Licensed To Wed
This is Our
ntee

Use "Sherwin- Williams Paint Varnisb.
Enamel and Wall Finish according 10 The -,
S'ructlons we give you for doing your particu-
lar job, and we will refund the purchase v,.;ca
OF the material or furnish more free of charge
II you fail to get good results.
we instruct YOU step By step as YOU are doino
the work which makes ii easy 10 follow directions
lo4 viii save money By doing your own paint
ing ana vanishing and viii know The Satisfaction,
that comes from work well done
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MARRIES AND GETS
NEW JOB SAMEDAY
John J. Keegan, Labor Leader,
Takes Bride and Is Given
Post by Wilson.

Friday. January 5. will be set down by
John J. Keegan. prominent labor leader
Of Indianapolis, as one Of the red letter
days Of his existence Here's the rea-
son:
Yesterday Mr.. Keegan's name was
among the list Of three sent by Presi-
dent Wilson to the Senate for confirma-
ton as members of me United States
Employees Compensation Commission.
Yesterday also Mr.. Keegan was mar
ried. His bride, who was Miss Hattie
Schmidt, secretary to Senator Norris.
has. lived in Washington several years
and is well-known in Congressional
circles. Mr.. Keegap has been connect
ed with the Department Of Labor in
Cancellation work since early in 1916
After the marriage at st. Marks
Church yesterday. Mr.. and Mrs. Keegan
left for Chicago on a wedding trip. They
will be away several weeks.
Before receiving a Government APP
pointment last year. Mr.. Keegan was
president of the Indianapolis Machinists'
Union, where he was engaged in many
activities for the advancement Of labor
interests. At one time he was a MEM
Der Of the Indiana house Of representa-
tives.
His term OF appointment with the
United States Employees Compensation
Commission is for two years.
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HIGH HEELSPUT
CORNS ON TOES
Tells women how to dry up a
corn so it lifts out
without pain.

Modern high -heeled footwear buck
les the toes and produces corns. and
many of the thousands of hospital
cases of infection and lockiaw are
the result OF woman's suicidal habit
of trying to cut away these painful
pests.
For little cost there can be OBJ
tained at any pharmacy a quarter Of
an ounce of a drug called freezone,
which is sufficient to rid ones feet of
every hard or soft corn or callus
without the slightest danger or in
A few drops applied directly upon
the tender, aching corn stops the
soreness and shortly the entire corn.
root and all. lifts right out. 1t is a
sticky substance, which dries the mo-
ment IT is applied. and thousands Of
men and women use 1t because the
corn shrivels I'D and comes out with
ont infiaming or even irritating the
surrounding tissue or skin. Cut this
out and try it If your corns bother
you.-AdVt.
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THE WEATHER REPORT.

For District of Columbia-Fair
tonight and Sunday, not much
change in temperature: lowest tenn
peTature tonight about 81 degrees.
fresh westerly wind diminishing,
Maryland-Fair tonight and Sun
day; not much change in tempera-
ture; fresh westerly winds diminish
ing.
Virginia-Fair tonight and Sunday:
not much change in temperature, mod.
crate northwest winds diminishing.
Middle Atlantic States-The temper.
ature during the week will average
near the seasonal normal. The
weather will be generally overcast
with a probability OF rain or snow
Tuesday or Wednesday, and again
about Friday.
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homes Of William Harris, TO Eighth
street southwest, and william A
uckley, 722' Eighth street southwest.
taking wearing apparel from each
house.
John West, driver for Center Mar
ket merchant, told the police that a
sixty-pound tug Of lard, valued at
1885 was stolen from his wagon at
Third and @ streets southwest early
today
Samuel Chatlen reported that his
grocery store at 631 street north
west was entered last night and 50
worth of cigarettes stolen. {.
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WALL STREET UNWoRRIED
Ready for Possible Government
Probe of Note Leak.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-wall Street
braced itself for the shock of a pos
sible Government investigation of the
mote Leak situation today.
But Wall Street. on the surface at
least, is unworried. I'VE are ready
and the records are here" was the
general attitude of stock exchange
members in response to Secretary
Gorge W. Ely's order directing all
members to preserve records of stock
transactions from December 10 to De-
cember %.
Baruch Denies knowledge.
The Streets protestations of inno-
cence today received added support
in the telegram of Barney Baruch,
one of the spectators mentioned by
Congressman Wood as having been
in on the alleged note leak, denying
heI had any knowledge OF it. Baruch
added that he is preparing a detailed
statement of his position in the mat
ter.
No formal request was made by the
Government for the preservation of
stock market records, but unoniciaI
adyices caused the action to be taken
anyhow. Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms
Kenneth RomneyS OF the House, was
in Wall Street all day.
Curtis Denies Letter.
Wall Street is inclined to wet
blanket the possibility Of serious de-
velopments in the possible House in
vestigation because, the stock mar
ket men say, Congressman Wood
based all his stateRents and named
all the names, on the authority of the
mysterious "A. Curtis" who wrote
him an anonymous letter, from Wall
Street.
Allen Curtis, member of a stock ex-
change firm, the only Wall Street man
whose name is A. Curtis, today denied
he wrote the letter to Wood.
This about represents the move
ments of the whole Industrial list, al
though the level remained above the
Friday closing for the most part. The
copper group held we'll at early gains
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them synonymous" since he introduced
his resolution.
Constant Objections.

them synonymous" since he introduced
his resolution.
Constant Objections.
Congressman Chiperfeld, a Repub-
lican member of the Rules Commit
tee, constantly objected to the ques-
lions of Democratic members who
cross-examined Mr.. Wood regarding
his motives for demanding an inquiry.
You are trying to prosecute the
prosecuting Witness" said Mr.. Chip
erfeId. Mr.. Wood is not on trial
here. He simply called attention to
the scanadlous charges OF Thomas
W. Lawson" Chiperfleld added:
81 believe Lawson was the princi
pal beneficiary in this matter. 1 un-
derstand his transactions aggregated
100000 shares.
Not Father Of Charges.
'Mr. Wood is not father OF the
charges. Lawson made these scandal
Gus charges against Congress, and
Mr.. Hood performed a duty in asking
an inquiry"
MT. chiperfield said members
should not grill" Mr.. Wood, for it
might halt Investigation resolutions
in the future.
at would be well to deter them IL
the Investigation amounts to no more
than this" said Mr.. Harrison.
Would BE worth While.
"why, IF this investigation shows
nothing more than that ticker men
used confidential information 1t will
be worth while" said Chiperfeld.
Let these men be kept out of these
conferences where confidential matter
is disclosed (such as the State De-
partment conferencesD.
ST agree with you there" said Mr..
Harrison.
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ALEXANDRIA PLANS
TO WELCOME GUARD
Committees Named for Recep-
ton to Light Infantry
on Return.

ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 6.-The Cham.
Der Of Commerce and Retail Mer.
chants Association, having in charge
the plans for the reception and vel.
come which are to be given the Alex.
andria Light Infantry on Its arrival
home from Texas have named the fol-
lowing committees to serve in con-
nection with the affair:
Finance-R. L. Payne, s. w. Pitts,
r. B. Washington, K W. Ogden. Ban
quet-J. W.. May, J. D. Matter, C. B.
Swan, J. J. Preston. Parade. E.
Schwartzman, ]. H. Trimyer, r. E.
Knight, w. II. Smith, Harry Ham
mond.
Military-Major' W. NJ. Smith,
Capts. Albert Bryan, r. H. Atkinson,
W. NJ. King, T. B. Cochran, F. L.
Slaymaker. Lieuts. F. F. Marbury, s.
L. Monroe, ]. Y. Williams, W. W.
Domaine, r. H. c. Beverly, C. H. May,
A. H, Herbert, H. Noel Garner, G.. c.
Trenary, L. N. Duffy.
Major w. NJ. Smith, chief marshal,
will have as aides Capts. Albert Bry-
an, Thomas B. Cochran, and Frank
L. Slaymaker.
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LEAVES ESTATE TO PARENTS.

Sarah c. Borrows, by her will, dated
September 81, 1882, leaves her entire
estate to her parents, who have both
died since the making of the will. It
is expected that the document will
not be probated and that the estate
will be disposed of as IL no will had
been made. William Henry Dennis
represents the estate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-06

OF a point or more. and Mexican Pc
troleum, which crossed 1O5 more than
3 points up, reacted to near 1O4.
The munitions specialities equip
ment and shipping shares INDUCED in
more or less backing or filling re-
cording gains of 1 to 2 points at in
tervals. The Railroad list was neg
iected, and price changes were not
important
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CARED Hayden. ]. z. Smith. r. W.
Stancill. and Preston Cave They will
preach alternately, or about once
every quarter Services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 clock
at 1918 King street.