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The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03

Governor Gardner has reap.
pointed the state board of geolo.
gy, each to serve for a term, OF
four years from May %, 1912
III. H. Buehler was reelected state
geologist. The salary Of this Of
flee is $4,000 a year. Under the
law the governor is chaiman of
the board. Elias S. Catch Of St.
Louis, is vice-president and Maj.
Clark Craycroft Of Joplin is Sec
retary. The other members are !:
Phillip N. Moore Of st. Louis and
Edward NJ. Shepard Of SPRING
field.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03

Three carloads Of fed lambs in
Kansas City sold Monday at
$3.50 a hundred pounds. forty
cents above the former record
price made. last week and about
rs above the record price in any
previous year. Both. killers and
statesmen believe the supply of
fed sheep has fallen far short Of
actual needs for the first time in
many years.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03

Committees Of coal miners and
operators met in Kansas City
Monday to consider the increased
wage demands made by the men
employed throughout the States
Of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas
and parts of Oklahoma. The ne
gotiations were continuance of
those begun last week, the an
nounccd object of which were to
obtain advances over the present
wage contract because of necessi-
tY arising from increased living
costs. No announcement was
made as to when the conference
might end.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03
DRAFT BILL - SENT TO CON
FERENCE FOR FINAL
AGREEnGENT
Senate and House Appoint Mem
bers Of Joint Committee to-
Consider Measure.

Washington, D. G., May l.
The Senate this afternoon, aftel
adding a few minor amendments
sent the draft bill to conference
by q unanimous vote. Senator
Chamberlain Of Oregon, chairman
OF the Senate Committee on Mill
itary Affairs; Senator Hitchcock
Of Nebraska and Senator Warren
Of Wyoming were named manag:
crs on the part of the Senate
Shortly afterwards the House ap-
pointed Chairman Dent Of its
committee, Representatives Fields
and Kahn as it's managers. The
joint. committee of conference
will hold it's first meeting tomor-
row and it is hoped that an agree
ment will be reached without de-
lay.
After disposing of the draft
bill, the Senate passed two other
war measures. The first was an
administration bill, permitting
the Allies to recruit forces from
their nationals in the United
States. On this measure there
was little discussion and no di-
vision. The other bill was that
of Senator Smith of South Caro-
lima, chairman of the Committee
on Agriculture, urging the Presi-
dent to spend $10,000,000 in pro-
curing nitrates from Chile to be
sold at cost to American farmers.
The bill passed by vote Of 50 to
s,
An amendment proposed by
Senator Jones Of Washington,
empowering the Secretary of
War to close disorderly houses
within 10 miles of a military post
or camp, was adopted without OPP
position and without discussion.
Mr.. Gronna of North Dakota Of
fercd an amendment prohibiting
the manufacture Of alcoholic ,bev-
erages from grain during the war
hut this amendment was tabled |
without roll call.
An amendment proposed by
Chairman Chamberlain extending I
the terms of the bill for the
present emergency instead of
for the duration of the war. was
rejected.
Senator Weeks of Massachu-
sets persuaded Senator Cham
berlain to accept an amendment
authorizing the President to ac-
cept a company from the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery of Bos-
ton, which would, at it's own ex-
bense join Similar company
from the Honorable Artillery
Company of London. and 60 to
the front. Mr.. Weeks said that
these were the oldest military or
yanizations in the world, the
London company being 317 years
old, while it's offspring, the Bos-
ton unit, was 269 years old.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03

In a fire Monday morning, SAID
to have started from a bolt OF
lightning and which completely
destroyed the w. A. Hoffgarth
general store, residence and the
Post Office at Ben Davis, Mo-,
Mrs. Hoffarth's aged father, G.
w. Polk, was burned to death
while other members of the FAM
lily, all of whom lived above the
store, had a narrow escape from
cremation. The Hoffgarth store
was one of the oldest and largest
establishments in that section OF
the country.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03

posedly had grown out Of jeal-
ousy engeadered when Mccoy
learned that another man had
been attentive to the girl. The
chauffeur-a quarter blood In
dian-was a boarder at the. girls
home.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03
MISSOURI NOTES.

tn more daylight plan will be
adopted in Joplin the night of
Sunday, May 13, for a trial of
two weeks, with a view Of keep
ing it in effect throughout the
summer.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03
Some Liars.

Thee worst liar is the man who
when dunned for a years sub
scription, says he only received
two or three copies of the paper
during the year and refuses to
pay.-Clarksville Gazette.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03

Brethren you are all short of
the truth. The biggest liar in the
lot is the editor who published
the obituary Of these liars and
says that they have gone to heav-
en.--Plymouth Independence.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03

Next, if not above this one, is
the liar who takes the paper sew.
en- or eight years, and when final.
ly cornered for settlement, says
he never ordered it at all.-Pike
County Post.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03
Which Of These Farmers
Are You?

Farmeri,Jim sells his pigs. III
buys his meat from the local gro
Ger and pays the profits Of tht
local livestock dealer, the com
mission man, the packer, the
wholesaler, the. transportation
company, and the local grocer
lie also.pays for the shrinkage oc.
casioned by shipping his animals
to market.
I, Farmer John kills and cures his
own meat and pockets the profits.
DR.. P. F. Trowbridge, professor
Of Agricultural Chemistry in the
University of Missouri College Of
Agriculture, gives the following
formula for dry-curing 1000
pounds Of pork: Fine clean salt,
40 pounds; white or brown sugar,
10 pounds white or black pepper,
a pounds red pepper, IL pound
mix thoroughly. Each piece Of
meat should be rubbed with fine,
clean salt and allowed to stand in
pile from s to "a hours 10 that
the bloody serum can drain out.
Rub each piece Of meat thor4
oughly with the dry-curing mix.
ture. Be especially careful that
the cnrel y reaches the muscles
The Butler weekly times., 1917-05-03

But the worst liar of all is the
man who takes the paper several
years, then moves away without
paying or saying anything about
it and he says he s an honest man.
-Ellendale Advance.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
HALF COUNTRIES
OF The WORLD
NOW REPUBLICS

DR. S. w. Carroll has interested
himself in collecting the following da-
ia in regard to the increasing popu-
larity of the republican form of gov
eminent
Are kings and kingdoms passing
away? 1t seems that the monarchies
of the world are being supplanted by
republics. Out of Sc governments of
the world, half of them are repub-
lies.
Title of rulers and number are Civ
en- below:
Republics 27-Argentina. Bolivia,
ia Rica, Cuba. Dominion Republic,
Ecuador. France, Guatemala, Haiti,
Honduras. Liberia, Mexico Nicarau-
qua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portu-
gal. Russia, Salvador, Switzerland,
United States of America. Uruguay,
Venezuela
Kings. 13-Annam, Belgium. Den
mark England, Greece. Italy, Monte
negro, Norway Rumania. Serbia,
Siam, Spain, Sweden
Emperors, 5-Abyssinia, Austria
Hungary. Germany India, Japan
Sultans, EGYPT. Morocco. Tur-
key.
Ameers. 2-Afghanistan, Bokhava.
Gar. Bulgaria.
Sovereigns Congo Free State.
Grand Duchess, Nuremberg.
Prince. Monaco
Queen, Netherlands.
Shah Persia
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
WEDDING TAKES PLACE
AT REAHL AAFrDn-

- = " n
The wedding of Miss Martha Q Nc.
Kinney. daughter of Mrs. Mary r. Nc.
Kinney to B. Fuller Walters tool,
place at 200 o'clock "Wednesday al
the Macon cottage. Palmetto street
Daytona Beach.
The bride comes of prominent
Virginia family and her home is in
the southwestern part of the stare
Her mother has had a cottage at the
beach for some weeks, where the Ger
emony was performed by Rev. John /
IreadwelL She wore a travelling sniff
oil brown with hat and shoes to match
and her bouquet was of orchids
The groom is from MARYLAND ond
holds lucrative position with the Ral
timore branch of the Tnternational
Harvester company of America
After a brief wedding tour Mr.. and
Mrs Walters Will reside in Baltimore
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
Hail to Decide.

Mrs. Newcont Before we were mar
ried you said tlat my slightest wish
should be youIt!aw." Mr.. Newcom-
Exactly, my Ave; but you have so
many variousf and well-developed
wishes that l az as vet unable to de-
eide as to whitl is the Slightest
Pittsburgh Posta
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
MISS MARY ALLDIS HOSTESS
TO THE kALAMITY kIIIR

Instead of the usual afternoon meet
ing. the Kalamity Klub met last night
with Miss Mary Alldis. Auction
bridge provided diversion for two
hours. and when scores were counted
the club prize was awarded to Miss
Ruth Rodgers.
The daintily appointed refreshment
course was served on the card tables.
which were laid with pretty covers
Next week the club members will
meet with Niss Inez Barron.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
MOTOR PARTY RETURNS
FROM THREEDAV TptC

A party consisting of Edward =
Belts and mother. Mrs Belts. Mrs
Louis \. Stout and son. Eugene Jones
and friend. Gerald Tonks, arrived this
morning on its return from three
days trip down the East Coast 10
West Palm Beach.
On both the trip down and back
the night was spent at Cocoa. The
trip was made in Mr. Jones large
touring car and some very poor roads
were encountered.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Mrs. F. A. Newell is having another
bath room added and other improve
ments made at her winter home. 20
North Ridgewood avenue. which was
recently vacated by Miss Mary l..
Fem and party. including Mrs.
Twitchell and daughter. Miss Alice
Twitchell, who had occupied it dur
ing the season. Mrs. Newell and Miss
Newell will remain at their ocean
beach cottage at Daytona Beach I'M
til their return north for the sum
mer
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Mrs. f. A. Cass, of Cleveland, Ohio,
regular winter visitor and season
guest at the Ridgewood hotel, who had
been the guest of Mrs II. A. Cas-
well since the closing Of the Ridge
wood, departed Wednesday afternoon
for New York where she will spend
some time before returning to Cleve-
land. Quite a party of friends were
at the railway depot to bid Mrs Cass
goodbye
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Brewster, and
daughter, Miss Helen Brewster. and
Mrs Brewster's mother, Mrs. Arrilla
Pelton, who had been occupying dur
ing the season ]. w. Stoneman's bun
galow on Michigan avenue. departed
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Mrs John Knight and daughter.
Miss Maude Knight. season guests at
the Gables hotel, departed this morn
ing for their home in Atlantic City. Y
j. Mr. knight and Miss Annie Knight.
who had been here also during the
season, returned home about two
weeks ago. These pleasant people
made many friends during their So
journ here and the Misses Knight
were popular at the Gables.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
TWO CANDIDATES TONIGHT FOR
THE MASTER MASON'S DEGREE

There viii be work in the Master
Mason's degree, with two candidates
at the regular meeting this evening
Of Halifax Lodge No. 81, f. & A. NJ.
at Masonic hall on Orange avenue.
Members Of the order visiting in the
city and vicinity are invited to be
present.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
Good 4.ason. Ion.

One reason we like to see
woman with fl fine children is be-
cause we know ~ the children keep
her SO busy thaN She hasn't time to
JOIN a society ft~ the suppression of
something -Cincie 1ati Enquirer.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
(Which

SIN our men;s lives we can either
keep hold OF ,,..e rudder and so do
termine exactlys what course we take
what points VIZ touch or we can fail
10 90 TINS, ANDY falling we drift. and
are blown hing and thither by every
passing breczeS
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
AMERICAN NAVY RAPIDLY
TAKING OVER PATROL

WASHINGTON. Apr. LIT became
known officially today that the Ameri-
can navy is rapidly taking over the
patrol which the British and French
vessels had established of the Amer
lean coast"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
Sawed-OH Sermon

If ever man would take as much in
terest in his work as he does in try
ing to avoid it, poverty would soon be
word without a meaning. -Indian-
apOlis News.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
ENLISTMENT APPEALS TO
BE WRAPPED IN BREAD

JACKSONVILLE. April 19-The
Southeastern Master Bakers associa-
ton in convention here today voted
TO wrap enlistment appeals in every
loaf OF bread that the members sell.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

this morning for their home in ~.
grin Falls, Ohio. Messrs- Pre- ~
ana Stoneman are brothers.srsi...s
and came south together earlv = =. :.
season, their families Joining ~ =
later 'Ael
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Mr. and Mrs J. NJ. Redding and lit
tie son left Wednesday for Mr. Red
dings former home, Atlanta. Ga.
where they viii visit for awhile and
then probably go to the mountains of
western North Carolina for a few
weeks, the trip being made principally
to give Mr. Redding an opportunity
forrest and recuperation from the
strenuous work of the winter season.
During Mr. Redding's absence. Z. G.
Weaver, former owner of the Weaver
grocery. will be in charge of the store
on Second avenue for him
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Miss Mary Yinger, of Tyrone. Pa.
niece of Mrs. r. ]. Malby, who had
been here through the winter with Mr..
and Mrs. Malby at their home. corner
OF Magnolia avenue and First street.
left Wednesday for Jacksonville, en-
route north. Her visit was a very
pleasant one and greatly enjoyed BY
Mr. and Mrs. Malby. Mrs Malby ac-
companied Miss Yinger to Jackson
vile, expecting to return from that
city tomorrow
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Mrs. j. II. Graham and her niece.
Mrs. Margaret Snyder and daughter.
Miss Harriet Snyder. who had been
here through the season at Mrs. Ora
hams winter home. corner of Palmet-
to and Loomis avenues. departed
Wednesday on their return to St. Jo-
seph. Mich. These pleasant people
are welcome additions to the social
life of Daytona during the winter sea
sons. Miss Snyder especially so, be
cause of her musical talent.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
BOWLING MATCH AT
ADNARE

The team of the DeLand CONNER
cial club Will meet and contest with
the Arcade team tonight at the Ar
cade. The bowling will begin at 500
and all are invited.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Miss Minnie Martin. graduate nurse.
who has been coming to Daytona for
the winter season for several years
past and was again here for the sea
son, left Wednesday for her home in
Boston, Mass. Miss Martin makes
her home with Mrs. A. E. Barker. III
South Ridgewood avenue. when not
professionally engaged.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

GIRL WANTED: For general house
work; must have knowledge of cook
ing. Apply office Daily News. .3tp
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
HEARD on
~~sr5THEE--e,
0STPEETS

c. VI. Waterman was a business
visitor in Jacksonville Wednesday, re-
turning from that city today
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
DR.. THOMPSoN'S ADDRESSES
ATTRACTING MUCH INTEpEc.

The EVangelistic services boi7,r,
held at the First Baptist church hT,
DR.. Harry A. Thompson are attrartips
wide spread interest because of Dr
thompson able sermons, helpful as
Wen as interesting to people in every
walk Of life.
Since the beginning of the evangeL
istlc campaign Monday, the church has
peeh hlled TO capacity every night. and
1hose VINO have heard DR.. Thomson
are LOOKING forward to his addresses
"hlch VII be given nightly for the
next three weeks. '''e
10 Rev. Rightmire, pastor of the
church the Daytona people are indebt-
Cd for the opportunities to hear an
evangelist whose reputation is coun.
try wide
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
One-Cent-a-i
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(Minimum charge. Csc each insertion)
WANTED.

WANTED: Some people to go north,
New York or Boston, in Cadillac eight.
Rates low. o. H. EGGLESTON, SIS
South Ridgewood. Telephone 124 Day
tona, 116-3tp
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

WANTED: White maid to live on
premises; must be good cook, likes
children, and will stay in nights. Ap-
ply Box GIT, Daytona. Fla. 99tfc
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

**Dunn Bros. are having a special
SALE on BICYCLES and TIRES. Real
bargains every day at Dunn Bros.
116-4t
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Mr. and Mrs. Theo. A. Tice and
children, who had been visiting Mr.
Ilee's mother and other members of
the family at their home on West
magnolia avenue, left Wednesday
afternoon on their return to Lemon
BUN on the st. Johns river near Os-
teen. Mrs Tice and children had
oeen mere for two weeks or longer
ana Mr.: Tice Joined them the latter
part Oh last week. Their many friends
mere greatly enjoyed their visit
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Mrs. Rebecca N Fray, who had been
spending the season at her winter
home, Sc Fairview avenue, as usual
left Wednesday for her northern home
in Bridgeport, Conn.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Mrs. Marian Crane announces her
annual clearance sale with 20 per
cent discount on her entire stock, ex
cepting art linens. 112-tf
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

*For the next thirty days special
saloon new and second hand bicycles,
Special attractive terms offered: bar
gains in tires. GENE JOHNSON, n
Beach street. 1881
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Chief of Police t. o. Milton and wife
visited Mrs. Millions brother-in-law
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter B.
Burgess, at Beresford, from Monday
until Wednesday afternoon of this
week. making the trip in their car. Mr.
Milton continues to improve slowly
but steadily from his recent illness.
Mrs. o. Hamilton. of Greensburg.
and Mrs. T. NJ Smith. of Muncie. Ind.
sisters, who came TO Daytona two
weeks or more ago from Coronado
Beach, where they had been spending
the season, left Wednesday to con
tinue their journey to their northern
homes. While here they were with
Mrs. Eunice Sears. Is North Palmetto
avenue.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19

Miss Myrtle Oliver, a gradute nurse
who had been engaged during the sea
son in DR.. Klock's hospital, left We'd
nesday for her home in Birmingham,
Ala, accompanied by her niece, Miss
Oliver, who had been here
with her.
j. B. DuBose, who had been in the
city for a short time, left Wednes-
day for Jacksonville. Mr. DuBose
spent the greater part of last summer
in Daytona. going to Jacksonville in
the fall and later to Marion, s. C Mr.
DuBose made friends while here at
that time who were pleased TO again
see him
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-04-19
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE: Jersey COW. Henry W.
Haynes, Seatteeze. Fla. 1I7-3tc
FOR SALE Portable baby play pen.
Can be used IN three different sizes
A bargain. III North Ridgewood ave
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-20
For Burning Eczema

Greasy salves and ointments should not
be applied If good clear skin is wanted.
From any druggist for 35c, or Sl.OO for
extra large size, get a bottle of zeno.
When applied as directed it effectively
removes eczema, quickly stops itching, and
heals skin troubles, also sores. burns
wounds and chatting. It penetrates, cleanses
and soothes. Zemo Is clean, dependable
and inexpensive, penetrating, antiseptc
liquid. Try it, as we believe nothing yoy,
have ever used is as effective and satisfying.
The E W. Rose Co.. Cleveland, o.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-20
Bank Statement

United Press Leased Wire Service. I
NEW YORK, Oct 20.-The weekly
bank statement today showed the fol-
lowing changes:
Surplus decreased s25,s83,320.
Loans increased s14,171 900. {
Cash in own vaults. members of
federal reserve banks, decreased 81
$4,000. Il
Reserve in federal reserve banks
OF member banks, decreased s39,427,-
900.
Reserve IN own vaults. state banks
and trust companies, decreased sl1,-
$4,000
Reserve in depositary state banks
and trust companies Increased s2i,-
0S4,000.
Net demand deposits decreased
s31,s26, 900.
Net time deposits decreased 3d.
1902 900.
Circulation increased 1921 600.
Aggregate reserve s573,872,o0o.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-20

! day after Mortimer Fleischacker, of
the California state council of defense
had interviewed at the request Of the
government and appealed to the pat
riotism of the employees. The agree
ment was not reached until eleven D.
m. last night, an hour before the time
set by organized telephone operators
Of the Pacific coast lines to walk out
Apparently the notice of this action
did not reach the operators at Seattle
in time, for dispatches today stated
that electrical workers there quit
work at two a. M
BY agreement, the heads of the COM
pany's electrical workers in California.
Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Ne
vada will not carry out their strike
order until midnight October q.
twelve hours after the Liberty loan
drive ends. Meanwhile, Fleischacker
Is expected to continue his efforts to
avert the strike, because it is feared
such tie up would paralyze business
in the Pacific coast states.
Until Fleischacker interviewed as
mediator, the electrical workers.
$500 in number, were under orders
to walk out tomorrow, when their
present contract expires.
Negotiations with the companv
ended yesterday ip complete dis.
agreement. The employees then issued
an ultimatum demanding a closed
shop and Is percent increase in
wages.
Flefschacker pointed out to the
electrical workers officials that
telephone strike Mt this time would
undoubtedly cause failure of the
Liberty loan on the Pacific coast and
would embarrass the governm emf at
critical time.
Voted to Return to Work.
SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. 20.-Seat-
tie telephone operators struck AZ
a. m. today. but half an hour later
voted to return to work on a tele.
graphic promise from w. f. DELANEY
their business agent in San Francisco
that their demands would be settIad
by October 81. They immediataIy
returned to work. Telephone service
today was as usual In Seattle
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-20
p. z. O, Convention.

The supreme convention of P e. o.
at Omaha closed at noon yesterday.
The convention was the largest in
point OF attendance in the history Of
the sisterhood The supreme chapter
bought thousand dollar Liberty bond
and the patriotic spirit was very
strong in every session Miss Dur
ward of Fort Collins, Colo, was elect
ed president. She is professor of the
department of education of the State
university Of Colorado and very bril-
liant woman. Mrs Fred Townsend of
Abba was elected first vice president.
Mrs Alex w. Miller of Washington,
Iowa acted as one of the secretaries
during the sessions of the convention
One of the decisions OF the convention
was that the constitution shall be re-
Ised and Mrs. Reeves Of KeolSu5 was
appoined member of the revision
committee to report at the next con-
vention to be held in Denver, Colo.