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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

The fall styles are on exhibition,
and the girls say that they are scrump-
tious. But don't let that worry you.
You'll he permitted to wear your last
years furnace gloves just us you ex-
pected to.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Maine fisherman says he knows fish
can talk. When they have anything to
say they probably tel 1t to the ma
rines.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

1t begins to look as though nothing
would end the European struggle eX-
cept the intervention Of the irreducible
minimum.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Corn on the cob would be wholly
admirable If it had not ruined so many
summer romances.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Another costly variety Of paper Is
that upon which are written the notes
that are bases for breach of promise
suits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Fortunately, 1t is not necessary to
appeal to the supreme court to decide
whether every tennis service is in
or out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Gasoline has taken q drop, but not,
like some Of those who use 1t, a drop
too much.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Now that study of gifted children
is advocated every mother in the land
will begin to take fresh interest In
preparedness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Civilized methods in darkest Africa
would lead the natives to shoot craps
to see whom they'd belong to after the
war.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

"Few men," sagely observes wise
guy, "know what Is really in them"
They should try eating ice cream with
pork and beans.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Holland is protesting the seizure OF
fishing boats. The whole neutral world
Is fast becoming one comprehensive
protest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

The crab needs protection, it seems.
but like the creature itself, the laws
are backward in their case.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

If you think courtesy doesn't cost
anything just try loaning a newly
rigged out fishing pole.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Say what you will, the annoyance
that people who don't work can give
people who do is entirely beyond conf
putation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Aside from the fact that our aero
planes on the border will not fly, they
are pretty good aeroplanes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

About the only sure way Of avoiding
an auto accident Is for man to go
riding with his wife.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

A goodly portion of Europe doesn't
care where 1t eats its Christmas din
ner, just so it eats.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Nobody loves the neutral now, but
after the war he will be hailed as
everybody's best friend.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

The fault Of our time and manners
is, men are too apt to regard ON Office
a place to browse in instead Of serve
In
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Just rs infantile paralysis Is effec.
tually banished by fresh magazine
article the reckless malady breaks out
again.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Some day some bright chap is going
to achieve fame by inventing a smoke
consumer for rank cheap cigars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Returning vacatlonists are convinced
that after all q rich brown tan Is not
much as a tangible asset.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Most Of the newspapers are printing
editorials on the shark, and not one
has kind word to say.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

One Of the pitiful sights in life Is to
see a man with a plan for ending the
war trying to raise car window.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

It isn't the quality Of the stuff that
makes 1t luxury, but whether you
have the money to pay for 1t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Temperance and labor are the two
real physicians of man." Isn't it sur
prising how many men make 1t a busi-
ness Of dodging these two particular
physicians.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

With gasoline and golf balls both
cheaper the sufferings of the unfortu-
nate rich are somewhat alleviated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Where are the sentimentalists? Why
not q society for the protection Of hun.
CRY sharks?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Mistake those trench fighters make
is in trying to set up housekeeping in
their underground apartments. The
furniture won't stand the wear and
tear.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

A European ruler always swelfs up
and speaks of my troops" when
they're winning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Cleanliness is coming to be an essen
tial to business success in the handling
of foods. This is progress.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

A restaurant keeper accused OF
cruelty towards q lobster insists it
isn't an animal. Still, 1t may be.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Some Of the best road records Of
the season are being made by Ameri-
can aviators walking back.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Efficiency may be much overwork.
ed word, but that only tends to prove
Its efficiency.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

There are few spots in Europe where
the new masters haven't put the old
masters out of business.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

1t seems that 1t is fad Of the North
sea fishermen to hear the noise Of ma.
val battles that never happen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Doctors would oblige some nervous
people by telling them how to dress
to avoid being struck by lightning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
The tax levies for.the year 1916 are


Mills
For State purposes 81
q" Ordinary County 81
Constitutions! School Tax 8
&c Antioch I a
'' Bacon School District u:
" Blocker 2
=" Blocker-Limestone 4
Golfers a
'' Flat Rock a
" Oak Grove 8
&c Red Hill 4
Edgefield 5
60 School Building 2
" Elmwood No. 8 2
Elmwood No. 9 2
" Elmwood No. 80 2
g. Elmwood L. c. 8
=" Hibler 8
g Johnston 8
Meriwether (Gregg) 2
&" Moss 3
" Shaw
Talbert 2
Trenton 5
q" Wards 2
" Blocker R. R. (portion) Is
60 Elmwood R. R. (portion) Is
'' Johnston R. R. 3
" Pickens R. R. 8
+" Wise R. R. II
&C Corporations and..R. R. Ill
All the male citizens between the
ages of 21 years and 60 years, except
those exempt by law, are liable to
poll tax of One Dollar each. A capita
ton tax of 81 cents each is to be paid
on all dogs.
The law prescribes that all male citi-
zens between the ages of 18 and IS.
years must pay $500 commutation tax
or work six days on the public roads.
AS this is optional with the individual,
no commutation tax is included in the
property tax. So ask for road tax re-
ceipt when you desire to pay road tax.
JAMES T. MINIS,
Co Treas. E. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
ONLY One "BROMO QUININE"

TO get the genuine, call for full name. LAXA.
TIVE BRoMO QUININE. Look for signature of
E. w. GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day. Stops
cough and headache, and works Oft cold. 2sc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
The Russians are strong on high
speed, whether coming or going.

Going away on a vacation is some
times less Of q problem than getting
back.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

London war reports have made FISH
stories dull and uninteresting.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Vacation is merely q mad competition
to spend In two weeks the savings Of &
season.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

IT'S no crime for any army to forge
ahead.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10
Canoes are excellent incentives fos
learning to swim.

The color of the sharks nose doesn't
matter If Its teeth are sound.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Although the tussock moth says lit
tie it has q way Of arriving.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-10

Nebraska is adapted to grape grow
The Washington times., 1917-01-03
MISS HAMILTON Is
DEBUTANTE TODAY
Reception Will Be Held at Her
Mothers Home This Eve
ming From 5 to 7.

Miss Louise Hamilton will be pre-
scented to society this afternoon at a
large reception which her mother
Mrs. George Z. Hamilton, will give
from to o'clock at their residence
in New Hampshire avenue. Mrs. Ham
ilton and Miss Hamilton will have re.
ceiving with them Miss Elizabeth
Beach, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nor.
gan Beach, of Montrose, Md.
The house has been decorated with
an abundance of palms, ferns, and
Southern smilaX, while the bouquets
sent to the debutante have been ar.
ranged in the drawing room. The tea
table will be adorned with pink roses.
Miss Anna Bell MaurX Mrs. Dudley
Morgan, Mrs. Morgan Beach, and Mrs.
Johns Hamilton will be at the tea
table. Others assisting will be Miss
Nellie Johnson, Miss Anna Montgom'
cry, Miss Amy Bennett, the Misses
futile, Miss Minna Blair, Miss Anne
Hopkins, Miss Marguerite Clark, Miss
Emily kutz, Miss Marie Sims, Miss
Katherine Beach, Miss Grace Beach,
and Miss Elizabeth Hamilton.
EIiss Louise Hamilton will receive
in a becoming frock of white satin
trimmed with silver lace and will
carry a quaint, old-fashioned bouquet
in lace holder. Miss Beach will be
gowned in white tulle.
The Washington times., 1917-01-03
DINNER PARTIES PLANNED
Chevy Chase Club VIII Be Scene of
Social Activity Tonight.

A number Of dinner parties will be
given at the Chevy Chase Club this
evening in compliment to several OF the
debutantes. Miss Marguerite Clark,
daughter Of Mrs. Churchill Clark, will
be the guest of honor at a dinner which
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
and K. Tyler, will give. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Cole Tucker will entertain at
dinner at the club for their niece, Miss
Taylor Logic, daughter Of DIR. and Mrs.
b. r. Logic. Miss Mary Browne. de-
butante daughter of Mrs. Adds B.
Browne, will be the honor guest at a
dinner which Miss Marguerite Pilson
will give at the club. Mr.. and Mrs.
Victor Kaufman will entertain for
Col and Mrs. Charles r. Krauthoff.
who are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. James
NJ. Green. Others giving dinners at the
club tonight will be Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Delano, Lieut.. Commander
and Mrs. W. n. LETTERS. Rear Admiral
and Mrs. Reginald Nicholson, Miss
Louise Lacey, Capt and Mrs. Albert
Niblack. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Walker,
Viscount and Viscountess de Sibour,
Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Putnam. Mr..
and Mrs L. o. Cameron, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest w. Roberts. Maj. Gen. and Mrs.
George Barnett, Congressman and Mrs.
Henry Flood, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Calvert
The Washington times., 1917-01-03
Give Attractive Dance.

Miss Louise Ehrhardt and Miss Mary
Frances Fitzgerald gave an attractive
dance in honor OF their school friends
Friday evening. in Studio Hall
The guests were Miss Davetta Martin,
OF Baltimore: Miss Eta Taylor. Miss
Emma Holmes. Miss Lillian Collins,
Miss Adele Godoy, Miss Louise Scaggs.
Miss Beatrice Polhemus. Miss Sabine
Wallace. Miss Heath Davidson, Miss
Louise Harmon, Miss Beatrice Carlo,
Miss Rosina Bergere. Miss Harriet Fitz-
gerald, Miss Dolores Bergere, Miss
Dorothy Ehrhardt. Mrs. Ehrhardt,
Joseph Fitzgerald, James Amer. Ed
win Taylor. Richard Martin. William
Monroe. ]. Day Torrey. William Carlo.
Edwin Carlo, A. A. Hassan. Jr.; Will
liam Hassan, Joseph Cissel, James Ma
son, Harry Mackall. Louis Ronleau,
Henry Wilson, and Thomas Collins.
Alberto de Ipanema Moreira, coun-
selor of the Brazilian embassy, en-
tertained a company at dinner last
evening at the Willard. His guests
included Major Alfredo Ewing, mill
tary attache of the Chilean embassy:
Commander Julio Dittborn, naval at
tache of the Cailean embassy; Paulo
de Godoy, second secretary OF the
Brazilian embassy, and ]. L. Leal,
also second secretary OF the Brazilian
embassy.
The Washington times., 1917-01-03
PNEUMONIA PREVALENT
Health Department Tells How to
Avoid Disease.

Pneumonia claimed ten victims in
the District during the week ended
December 80. according to the weekly
bulletin Of the Health Department, is
sued today. During the preceding
week the number OF deaths from this
disease was fourteen. Moderation in
eating, avoidance OF alcoholic liquors
and the maintenance OF a plentiful
air supply are methods of prevention
advised by the Health Department.
There were las. deaths in the Dis.
trict during the week, 90 among the
white and 40 among the colored popu-
lation.
The number OF contagious diseases
as record follows: Chickenpox. $40;
diptheria, 81: measles, 146: pellagra,
10; scarlet fever, IS: tuberculosis,
2,301; typhoid rever, 81. and whoop-
ing cough, 495.
The births, numbered 1913. of which
"a were white, and A colored.
The Washington times., 1917-01-03

Senator and Mrs. Salisbury enter.
tanned at dinner last evening in honor
CT the Japanese ambassador, Almaro
Sato. The guests asked to meet him
were the Swiss Minister and Nine.
Ritter, the Norwegian Minister and
Mime. Bryn. Congressman and Mrs.
John Jacob Rogers, the military at
tache Of the French embassy, Col.
Eignal and Nine. VignaI; Mr.. and
MTS. Joseph L. Davies, Judge and
Mrs. Sidney Ballou, DIR. and Mrs. Theo-
dore W. Richards and Miss Helen
Woodrow Bones
The Washington times., 1917-01-03
MISS TAFT GUEST OF HONOR
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Johnston
Give Dinner Tonight.

Miss Helen Taft, who is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. James Marion Johnston
will be the guest of honor at the
dinner which Mr.. and Mrs. Johnston
will give this evening. Miss Taft III
leave tomorrow for her home in New
Haven, Conn.
Mrs. William Howard Taft, Miss
Tafts mother, will come to Washing
ton Saturday, first to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Abraham Garrison McClintock
and later her brother and sister-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. William C. Heron
The ladies stationed at the Wash
ington Barracks will entertain in
formally at a tea dance at the Of
tcers' Club tomorrow afternoon. No
invitations have been sent out.
The Washington times., 1917-01-03
WILS0N.RoHRER WEDDING
NuptiaIs Celebrated Today at Home
of the Bride.

A pretty, though quiet wedding was
solemnized at 2 o'clock today, when
Miss Katherine w. Rohrer, daugh.
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sinclair
Rohrer became the bride OF Ralph o.
Wilson, son of Mrs. Jesse II. Wilson.
The ceremony took place at the
brides home, in wisconsin avenue.
Rev. Hubert Rex johnson. rector of
the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church,
officiated, in the presence of only the
relatives of the couple. There were
no attendants.
The bride wore a modish tailored
suit of dark blue velours. sealskin
furs, and a smart little hat OF black
velvet and a corsage bouquet of or
chids and lilies of the valley.
Mr.. Wilson and his bride left i'm
msdiately after the ceremony for a
" edding trip to New York. They will
make their home in Baltimore, where
Mr.. Wilson has been employed for
several months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles N. Mitchell, OF
Philadelphia, uncle and aunt OF the
bride, are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Rohrer for the~wedding. Mrs. Mitch
ell was formerly Miss Sallie Rohrer,
The bride is the granddaughter OF
the late William Henry Rohrer, long
resident of Georgetown, and Of Je-
rome Wise. of New York, formerly Of
this city. Mr.. Wilson's father was the
late Jesse Wilson, a prominent lawyer
of this city.
Mrs. Wilson, the bridegroop's
mother, has closed her summer home
a. Somerset, Nd, and taken a house
st 3102 P street for the winter.
The Rev. DR.. J. Henning Nelms and
Mrs. Nelms were hosts last evening at
a banquet in honor OF the choir OF
the Church of the Ascension of which
Mr.. helms is rector. The dinner was
served in the parish hall and was fol
lowed by an entertaining program OF
song and story. There were over 100
guests. The decorations were in
keeping with the Christmas season.
DR.. helms was a witty and original
POSTMASTER. Among the honor guests
was the Rev. DR.. S. J. B. Allnott, dean
OF Bishops University, Canada, who
made a happy little speech.
The Washington times., 1917-01-03
MISS RUTH PARKER
Is A BRIDE TODAY
Is Welded to Robert Dove at
Home Of Her Father
This Afternoon.

At the marriage of Miss Ruth
Parker. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Myron Parker, to Robert Dove, which
will take place this afternoon. the
simple home ceremony will be fol
lowed by large reception at
Rauscher's Monsignor Mackin will
officiate and the bride, who will be
given in marriage by her father, will
be attended by her niece, Miss Gather
inc Burdette, as maid of honor Her
brother, Myron Parker, jr., will be
best man for Mr.. Dove.
The house is deliberately decorated
whit Southern smilax, palms and
graceful ferns, and quantities of
snowy blossoms have been used to
carry out the color scheme Of white
and green. A canopy of white roses
marks the spot where the bridal
couple will stand. A stringed orches-
ira, with organ accompaniment, will
play the wedding marches, and the
program given during the seating Of
the small company OF guests will in
clude Kreisler's Serenade and music
from Madame Butterfly and That's.
Rubenstein's Melody in F will be
played softly during the ceremony.
Gown of Cloth Of silver.
Miss Parker will wear a beautiful
gown of cloth of silver brocaded in
white roses. 1t Is made on simple
lines, with a draped bodice and a
waterfall drapery on one side OF the
skirt, which clears the floor. The
court train, three yards in length. is
arranged in a box pleat between the
shoulders. The bell-shaped elbow
sleeves are of tulle, and are held in
place by broad bands of seed pearls
over the shoulders.
Miss Parker will wear a long tulle
veil, held in place by a. chaplet of
pearls, with a wee cluster of orange
blossoms behind each ear. Her bou-
quet Is OF gardenias and lilies of the
valley, and she will wear the BRIDE
groom's gift. a pendant of diamonds
set in platinum.
The maid of honor's frock Is OF nile
green satin, yelled in nile green chif-
fon. The skirt is made very bouffant.
and the bodice is of the chiffon and
satin combined. Her hat of bronze
tulle is trimmed with a band Of fur.
She will carry a shower bouquet of
pale pink roses. Mrs Parker, mother
of the bride, will wear a handsome
gown of green and gold brocade.
Guests At Ceremony.
Mr.. Dove is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Maury Dove, who will be guests
at the wedding ceremony. as will
Miss Mary Dove. Edward Dove. and
Mr. and Mrs. Maury Dove, jr. Among
the out-of-town guests will be Mr..
and Mrs. James Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas vickery. Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip
Poe, Mrs. Gladys Harrison. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Buck. Mr.. and Mrs.
Humboldt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hoof, Miss Bessie Herbert,
Harry Belt. and Staley Tregallas. all
Of Baltimore.
Dancing will be q feature Of the
reception from a to o'clock at
Green and white Is also
the coolr scheme OF the elaborate dec
orations there. =,.a
On their return from their wedding
trip, Mr.. Dove and his bride will make
their home at 3703 Northampton
street. Chevy Chase. The brides
costume is OF brown Bo-
livia cloth. with collar and cuffs of
ceal. and with II she will wear small
black satin hat.
The Washington times., 1917-01-03
WHITE HOUSE GUESTS GO
Mrs. Howe cothran and Daughter
Return to New York.

The Presidents niece, Mrs. Howe
Cothran, and her small daughter. Miss
Josephine Cothran, who have been
guests at the White House since be-
fore Christmas, have returned to their
home in New York. Last evening the
President and Mrs. Wilson occupied
box at the National Theatcr. Their
guests were the Secretary of me
Treasury and Mrs. McAdoo and Miss
Margaret Wilson.
The British Ambassador and Lady
Spring Rice are spending a few days
in New York. They will return to
town the end of the week.
Nine. Naon, wife of the Argentine
ambassador, will be at home Friday
afternoon at the embassy, and will
receive the following Fridays in Jam
uary.
The Washington times., 1917-01-03
URGE PENSION FOR
INJURED CLERKS
Commissioners Ask That Mu-
nicipaI Employees Be In
cluded in Legislation.

With q recommendation for its
adoption, the Commissioners sent to
Congress today a bill to include in
the act providing for the compenas-
ton Of Federal employees who are in
tured while in the performance OF
their duty the employees OF the Dis
trict government. with the exception
Of members OF the Police and Fire
departments already provided for.
The bill provides that the monthly
compensation shall not be more than
$66.67 nor less than 1888 unless the
employees pay is less than the latter
amount, in which case the monthly
compensation shall be the full amount
partial disability shall not be more
than S66.67.
Provide For Death.
The bill provides that il death re-
suits from the injury within six
years the United States shall pay to
the following persons a monthly com
pensation, as follows: To the widow,
IL there Is no child, IS per cent. This
compensation shall be paid until her
death or marriage.
To the widower, IL there is no child.
IS per cent IL wholly dependent for
SuppOTI upOn lhc culpIOyCs Inc
time OF her death, to be paid until
death or marriage. To the widow or
wi1ower, IL there Is a child. IS per
cent, and in addition 10 per cent for
each child. not to exceed a total of
Sc 2-3 per cent; to the children. II
there is no widow or widower, 25 per
cent for one child and per cent
additional for each additional child.
not to exceed a total OF Sc % per
cent. divided among the children
share and share alike.
To parents, II one is wholly de-
pendent for support upon the en-
ploye and the other partly dependent.
% per cent; IL both are wholly de-
pendent. 20 per cent each.
The Federal employees compensE-
tion act was approved September I,
1916. In a letter to Congressman
Ben johnson, chairman of the House
District Committee, the Commission
ers say they believe the benefits of
this meritorious measure should be
extended to employees of the District.