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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23

the North Central district, comprising
Minnesota Iowa. Nebraska and the
two Dakotas, has been allotted $780,
600, and the campaign for IL will be
started early in December.
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Sixth Street Meeting Wednesday.
The Sixth Street auxiliary will
meet Wednesday with Mrs. w. y.
Miller. 924 Sixth street south.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23

The regular work meeting Of the
Fargo War Relief association will be
held Wednesday afternoon at 1880
in the Y. w. C. A. gymnasium.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23

Hemstftching, pIcoCmg. pieatfng. Cor
sets cleaned and repaired. Mrs. A. An
derson, SIS 3rd Ave. ~ Phone 1S6T-W.
-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23

Mrs. A. G. Arvold, Monticello
apartments, will be hostess this
evening to the Tuesday Faculty club
of the A. c.
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The Kings Heralds meeting. an
nounced for next Friday at the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23
Nav Auxiliary Meets.

The Sixth and Seventh Avenues
South auxiliary, formed a week ago.
met Monday with Mrs. ]. L. Graves.
chairman. and accomplished consid-
cradle work. Several garments were
finished by the nine ladies present.
They will meet every week.
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Eiahth Avenue cIub NotIee.

The Eighth Avenue auxiliary will
meet as usual Wednesday for an
all-day session at the home Of Mrs.
II. r. Turner.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23

Mrs. Mary Hodgson and Mrs. r. A.
D. Reynolds, both of San Diego, Cal.
who have been visiting here the last
week with the families of Mrs. Will
liam Staples, Third avenue south, and
J. w. Riley, Tenth street south, left
Monday night for St. Paul From
there they will go to various eastern
points, visiting relatives in Washing
ton, d. c., and returning to San Diego
via New Orleans. They expect 10
reach home by Christmas.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23

Drama section of the Fine Arts club
at the meeting OF that section Monday
afternoon with Miss Nina Pollock,
Eighth street south. Mrs. Weible has
ably served as Drama section chair
man for three years, and her resigna-
ton was accepted with regret. The
leader for the present will be Mrs. A.
ID. Weeks, vice chairman this season.
The very interesting program Monday
consisted OF the reading OF Stanislov
Pshibisheysky's psychological play,
For Happiness, by Mrs. c. E. Nugent
and Mrs. Weible.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23

The Grand Forks women's commit
tee for the Liberty Loan campaign
there postponed fits house-to-house
canvass until Monday and today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23

The Plymouth Congregational an
nuai church supper and sale will be
held Thursday evening, Oct. rs, in the
church pariors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23

Mrs. Oscar Rustad, Moorhead, will
direct the production of the operetta.
Cinderella, which will be given by
group of Red Cross workers in De
troit. MINI, for the beneft of the
Surgical Dressings class here. The re-
hearsals will begin next Saturday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23

Mrs. ]. J. Marx, 1924 First avenue
north, left Monday for a months visit
in New York city with her parents.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-23

Mr. and Mrs. j. 3. Springer. First
avenue south, have as their guests
the latteT's sister. Mrs. G. NJ. Petrie.
and baby daughter, Poplar, Mont,
who arrived here Sunday. Mrs. Petrie
was formerly Miss Isabel Wehrkamp.
Of Fargo. She will be Joined here in
about Q week by her husband, and
they will go from here to Ohio points
to visit relatives of Mr.. Petrie. TheY
expect TO be gone on the trip about
six weeks.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

If you have anything to sell, Use the
columns OF this paper.
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HARVEY.

Mr.. Leroy Null, of the U. s. Navy
and Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Wolf are
spending some time with Mrs. F. G..
Null.
Mr.. Clarence Leatherman, of Steel
ton, spent the holidays with his par
ents.
Mr.. E. x. Leatherman and family
spent Sunday in Johannesburg.
Miss Nellie Null, of Baltimore, spent
the holidays with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Null.
Mr.. George Morelock, of Detroit,
Mich, spent few days with his par
ents and friends in Harvey.
John Thompson, of Reading; JOS.
Thompson, of Gettysburg. and Miss
Margaret Thompson, of LittlestoWn,
spent the holidays with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs John J. Thompson.
Mrs J. Frank Kiser is on the sick
list
Mr.. Harry Shriver and sister, Miss
Grace, spent few days with their
father, Geo. |. Shriver.
Mr.. r. d. Eckenrode, of Frederick,
spent Christmas with his family.
Mr.. Charles NJ A Shildt spent
Monday with Guy Steiner, of near
Gettysburg.
Mr.. Lloyd Rhaudhaupt, Of Balti-
more, spent the holidays with his
mother.
Mr.. VIM. B. Fuss is home spending
the holidays with his parents.
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MILLERS.

crowd of jolly masqueraders Wis
tied number OF homes last week
and were royalty entertained.
Misses Anna and Hilda Lauer, of
Alesia, visited their uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lauer, several
days last week.
Mrs. Leonard Berkheimer visited
relatives at Baltimore last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Wentz and
children visited George Reed and fam
lily, at Greenmount, last Sunday.
Mr.. aid Mrs. Ross Hoffacker spent
Saturday at Hanover, Pa.
John Snyder, of Hampstead, and
Miss Cora Hoffacker, of Baltimore,
Visited Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Hare last
week
Mrs. Hoover, of Hanover, Pa, is
visiting her son, George Hoover, and
family.
Mrs. Claggett, Mrs. James Ehrhart,
Mrs. Vernon Hoffacker, Mrs. Charles
Spicer, N'rs. Maurice Hartman and
Mrs. Levi Lauer, all Of AleSia, visited
Mrs. Jane Miller last week
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brilliant visit
ed his parents, at Manchester, Sunday
Mrs. Alice Wink, Of Hanover, Pa.
visited her parents, Mr.. ard Mrs
Henry Rinehart, and brother, John
Rinehart, and family last week.
Jacob Bollinger, near here, lost a
valuable horse last week from lock
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Mr.. Jesse Leatherman is spenolng
some time with friends near Falrnelu'
EMORY.

Mr. William Caple, of Baltimore
snent Sunday with his mother, MIS-
R. H. Caple. Do,
spent the weeks end with their aunt
Mrs. Frank ROop.
Mrs Wesley Bond attended the tu-
neral of her cousin in Baltimore tnls
week, and spent few days with her
daughter, Mrs. Chas. Graf
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Beam and lam
lily spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs.
Elijah Blizzard, and family.
Mrs. Emory Burk spent Sunday WIN
her mother, Mrs. Benjamin Taylor.
Mr.. George Mummaugh spent the
weeks end with relatives and friends
in Baltimore.
Miss Helen Stull, of Finksburg,
spent from Monday until Friday with
her aunt, Mrs. Frank Raver.
Miss Pearl Zepp spent Christmas
day with her mother, Mrs. CharleS
Elseroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. RaVer and fam
ilv and Mrs. James Taylor were Vlsl-
tors at the home of the latter's daugh-
ter, Mrs. Howard Sellars, and family
of Finksburg.
Miss Edith Beam, of Hampstead,
spent the holidays with her father,
Mr.. William Beam.
Messrs. Reuben Taylor, Of Balti-
more, and Howell Taylor, Of Reisters-
town, spent New Years day with
relatives here.
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SYKES VILE.

Mrs. S. E. Shackelford, who had
been with her daughter, Mrs. W. II.
Muirhead, since June, returned to her
home in Tennessee, on Wednesday.
The Outlook Club will meet with
Mrs. Harry DeVries on Monday after
noon. The discussion will be on do
nestle science.
DIR. and Mrs. =. N. Morris gave a
dinner dance in honor of their daugh-
ter. Mary, on Thursday night. The
guests were Misses Louise and kath-
crime Mcdonald, Eleanor and Julia
Dorsey, Ruth Dorsey, Mildred Ship
ley, Janet Sprecher, Messrs. Thomas
Anderson and Frank Mcdonald.
Miss Katie and Mr.. Kendall Mad
dox, of Marion Station, were the
guests of their sister, Mrs. VIM. Ship
ley, from Saturday until Tuesday.
Mrs. VIM. Gather attended fam
ily dinner on Sunday at the home OF
her sister, Mrs. VIM. Wordsworth, OF
Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Stevens and
son, of Baltimore, were the over Sun
day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens,
Of Springfield avenue.
Miss Margaret Harris spent several
days in Baltimore this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bennett and
daughter, of Baltimore, were the
guests from Saturday until Tuesday of
Mr.. AMI Mrs w. Fl. Bennett.
Miss Lulu Stevens is spending two
weeks with friends in Baltimore.
Misses Eleanor and Julia Dorsey
were the guests several days last
week OF Miss Ruth Dorsey.
Miss I.eOna Hale spent the weeks
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05
THE DEM
HOUCKSVILLE.

Miss Hazel Rill returned to liz
home last Sunday after spending J
week with her sister, Mrs. W1lllaq
Mcmillan, of Baltimore.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Wesley
will hold their annual oyster supper
in their social hall, February 1Oth.
Albert Reese, Earl Rill and Roland
Rill spent some time last week with
friends in Baltimore.
Miss Helen Harris and Miss Eutha
Keyser spent a portion of the Xmas
holidays with Mr. and Mrs. James Nc
Clarey, of Cranberry.
Mrs. John Schmerrimum spent
Xmas with Mr. G. E. Elseroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus Elseroad,
Jr., spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Elseroad.
Miss Ruth Mcmillan is the guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mcmillan.
Mr.. and Mrs w H. S. Allgire are
guests of their son, Mr.. A. c. Allgire,
of Westminster.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Wesley
met last Friday at TIE home of VIM
Basler, Sr. There vas a good turn
out considering the weather.
Mr. c. Z. ElserO II is the guest OF
friends in BaltiT0G".
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Weaver and Mr.
Harry Bowman spent portion of the
Xmas holidays with friends in Balti-
more.
The Epworth League of Wesley
elected Mr. and Mrs. John Singer and
Mr. Barton Taylor to attend the Dis
trict Convention to be held in Balti-
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nth friends in Elkton, Md.

end with friends in ElktOn, Mo.
Mrs. Edgar Zeigler, of HagerstoWn,
was the Wednesday night guest OF
Mrs. VIM. Melville.
Mr.. VIM. Hobbs, of Washington, ID.
c., was the New Years day guest OF
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hobbs.
Mrs. VIM. Hepner spent Friday and
Saturday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bauer, of Annapolis.
Misses Lottie Grimes, Ida, Alice
and Mildred Davis, of Catonsvllle,
were the Sunday and Monday guests
of MIR. and Mrs. Marion Harris.
Rev. and Mrs. w. e. Harrison, of
Elkridge, were the Tuesday guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Melville.
The Up-To-Date Club will meet at
the home of Mrs. L. P. Schultz on
Friday afternoon.
Mr.. Harry Mellor has recently re-
turned from a trip to Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert DeVries had
as their New Years day guests Misses
Margaret Chapman, of Catonsvllle;
Marceila Yingling, Washington, D. C.;
Lulu Owings, of Ellicott City, and Mr..
Hams Gregg, of Relay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hutchins and
daughter, Mary, and Miss Edith
EIutchins, of Mt. Airy, were the New
-ear guests of Mrs. N. S. Jones.
Mr.. VIM. Moreland Mellor, of Pied
mont, w. Va, was the weeks end
guest of Mrs E. NJ. Mellor, Sr.
Mr.. Joshua Mellor, of WoodlaWn,
was the Tuesday guest of Mrs. E. M.
MellOr, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Mellor we've
members of a family dinner party at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mel
Tor, of Baltimore.
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MO. 1858 EQUITY.

dec 22-ft
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
James C. Geiman and Eva A. Geman, his wife ct
al Plaintiffs VS.. Emma nj. German, WlQoW ct al
Defendants
Ordered this 22nd day of December. A. 1916
nv the Circuit Court for Carroll County, sitting as
a Court of Equity that the sale Of the land men
toned in these proceedings, made and reported by
Edward o. Geman and Emma M. Gelman rus
tees appointed by decree of this Court to make
said sale, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the
22nd day of January next; provided copy OF Ihls
order be inserted in some newspaper printed in
Carroll County, once a week in each of three sue
cessive weeks before the 10Th day of January next
The report states the amount of sale to be
$2850.00. c,c,r c,,-
dec a2l8t EDWARD o. CASH Clerk.
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Birthday Party.

A very enjoyable surprise party was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph E. Zepp, on Saturday, Deem
Der 80, in honor of their daughter,
Mamie. She was greatly surprised
when the guests arrived. Music and
games were played until a late hour
when refreshments were served con-
sisting of ice cream, cakes, oranges
and candies. All returned to their
homes wishing her many more hapDy
birthdays.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Zepp, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Lester, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Neu-
decker, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brehm,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Menchey, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Neudecker, Mrs. John
Albaugh, Mrs. Lewis Long, Misses
Mamie Zepp, Nettie Brehm, Ollie Bos-
ON. Anna Stephan, Bertha Matthias
Lima Neudecker, Grace Rigle, f.ettie
Neudecker. Ruth ZeDp Evelyn Men,
chey, Ada Neudecker, Lottie Lester
Gladys Brehm, Eva Brehm, Elva Bar
Der, Evelyn Matthews, Louise Men,
chey, Leila Brehm, Ruth M9nchev
Messrs. Sterling Brown, Alvah Leis-
ter, Clarence Albaugh, George Brown,
John Basler, William Lynch, Herring
Brown. ElWood Brehm, George Baslpr
Ira R. Lester, Walter BlaUvC!t, Car
roll Lester, Claude Basler, Claude
Lester, John Neudecker, Edward
Menchey. Albert Basler, Ira L. Lester.
William Basler and Thomas Lang.
Ezu--
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YOT!CE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the Subscribers have
obtained from the Orphans Court of Carroll Coun-
ty, in Maryland, letters OF administration on the
Personal Estate of
JENNIE ARNOLD.
late of Carroll County, deceased. All persons hav;
ing claims against the deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereol
Iegaiiv authenticated to the subscriber, or be-
fore the 22nd day of July, 1917, they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all benefits OF
Given Under our hand this 18th day Of December
-'-' CHARLES w. ARNOLD,
MARTHA Nj. ARNOLD.
HILDA G. ARNOLD,
doc o. II Administrators.
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o ADVOCATE, JANUARY 5, 1917

the latter part of January
y. and Mrs. r. P. Buchanan spent
drday and Sunday with the latters
Erents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bank
srd, of Westminster.
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.

Notice is hereby given to the Stock,
holders of the Westminster Hardware
Company that an election for Dlrec,
tors to manage the affairs of the Com
pany for the ensuing year will be held
at the office of the Company, in West
minister, Md, MONDAY, JANUARY
s, 1917, between the hours of 10 and
II o'clock, a. M, and for the trans,
action of any other business that may
be presented.
r. HERBERT SHRIVER,
President.
Robert x. Myers, Sec. and Treas.
dec 15-te i. -l-----------1.------
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ELECTION NOTICE

The annual meeting of Stockholders
for the election of Directors to manage
the affairs of the Woodbine National
Bank for the ensuing year, will be
held at the Banking House, on TUES
DAY, JANUARY 9, 1917, from 2 to 3
o'clock, p. m.
HARRY S. OWINGS,
dec. 22 tie Cashier.
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JlW.
Miss Hilda Graf is visiting friends
at Washington, d. c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
LfSCHBuRG COMPANIES
REPORT TO THE coropS

tSpeclaI 70 The Times-DispatchJ
LfNCHBURG. VA, July 25.-w,,h
practically every man present or ac-
eouh.eo Tor Companies Z and L. OF
tho First Regiment. renorted - ~
colors this morning at $40 o.c,o.t an.,
nan an hour later the physical er-
animation Of the men of COMPANY r
was started by two regular army ~.
ncers. Following the examination -,
Inc senior company Company L viii
70 examined. Few men are expected
TO fail in this examination
To-day Company e had lIs NAV
COMPANY 100. and the work to.d.u
was squad drill and clerical.
-. rs expected that the examinatio,
ana formal muster-in of the two co.,
pam,es VIII be accomplished late to.
Lieutenant Colonel r T. c-
OF the First Regiment went tbis ili'
ing TO stanton for mnsteris ''orn-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
JAPAN TO OFFER AID
Niscount Ishii Will Tender Use of Fleet
for Pntrol Duty In Pm
CIAc.
Correspondence o, Associated Press.1

Correspondence OF Associated Press.l
TOKYO. July 1.-Viscount Kikuj.ro
1shii himself and other Japanese speak
ing authoritatively. have laid stress
on the point that the forthcoming visit
OF the 1shii mission to the United States
has no relation to the recent action OF
the American government in sending
a note to China. The mission is purely
connected with the operations Of the
war. 1t is explained.
- Viscount lshii probably will submit
To the Washington government Japan.s
,%illingness and /fea diness to substitute
Japanese warships for the American
naval force now In the Pacific Ocean,
including those making up the As,atic
Fleet. with headquarters at Manila.
The underlying idea is that Japan, taxi
Ing up the task of protecting Amer.
Sican territory and interests in the Pa
scifc. the American fee, would be .rs.
for transfer to the Atlantic Deem.
9where II would be more useful. Als,.
.fhe envoy will discuss. in concre-e
sway. q project of practical Corpora
Zion with the United States govern
-ment in the matter Of furnishing am
amuntion and general war supplies to
the 'atentc allies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-26
MRS. MOONEY ACQUITTED
Jury snys She Ia Not Guilty OF Nu,-
der ne Result OF Bomb
EIpIosIon

SAN FRANCISCO. July 25.-Mrs.
hena Mooney was acquitted by a Jury
to-day OF murder charge growing
out OF bomb explosion here last Julv
which killed ten persons. She was
charged specifically with the murder
or Mrs. Myrtle Irene Van Loo. a vic,
Tim. The jury had elaborated sInce
Monday afternoon.
The verdict was returned NJ an
o'clock. The jury announced AZ o.ss
mat IT had reached verdict. A, the
foreman OF the panel. William r Hard.
WICK. pronounced freedom for Mrs
mooney. she jumped from her seat and
kissed each man.
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'sNATIONAL GUARD
y
* FULLY Modified

Il. Continued From First Page.)
specruted TO fl! its ranks. II is cX-
spected that the battery will be com
syletely organized within few days
eand granted Federal recognition.
lr The supply and headquarters COM
.panies for the regiment are partially
Organized. Lieutenant Edward j.
E4eegan. who served as supply officer
for the First Battalion. has these men
in charge. Sixty reported yesterday
eAp him. and are being quartered in
sethe Richmond Howitzers' Armory.
EThey were included in the mobilization
sss.tan. although in AN organization
ss.rFhich had not received Federal
syecognition.
- Four United States Army oh,cers
are here for the purpose of mastering
Slhe two Richmond commands. Lieu
tenants c. +. Morgan and Franci. r.
sRowers. the latter the medical officer
will muster the Grays. Lieutenant.
&C. W. Elliott and c. A. Barron. the
E3atter the medical oficer, will muster
~fhe signal company
aaHAYs ARE IN NEED OF
49, ADDITIONAL RECRUITS
Z1 Tho Richmond Grays. under the
command Of Major John Fulmer
@Bright. will have little dificulty In
LQlling the ranks Of the four compa MES.
Many applications were received YES
Eferday. The battalion consists OF
Accompany 4, Captain Harry A. Howell:
s-company 3. Captain William A. Stack:
accompany c. Captain James r. Shop.
Epard, Jr. and Company F. Captain
hsChar!es A. Rady Major Giles q.
sa4ok 10 in command Of the sanitary
ssSroeps connected with tho First In.
saantry. and located here.
So So Company A. sisnal Corps. 10 com.
gsnandhd by Captain e. r. conquest,
sTgho ehtnpnny has It's quarters in the
Z ssAtehnond orays' Armory. While the
ssnnxtmam Strength Of the company IL
n sSycuty-hye men. the company was
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Physician Bombarded
With Anonymous Letters

Especial to The Time.-Dispatch.)
DANyILLE. VA, July 25.-Dr. s.
K. Lester, physician on the Danvillo
exemption board. Ia being bonn
bnrded with anonymous letters
from anxious mothers. Some of tho
letters arc scurrilous. One woman
declares that she "cannot bear to
sec her sons carried away rs
slaves and at seems to mo that
II ever there was government
turned it's back on its own country,
II must BIO the one we have noyv.p
Personal appeals arc also being
mnde to the exemption board by
certain citizens whose relatives are
enrly on the draft list.
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CARS ORDERED. MOVE
Thirty-Six Railroads Must Transfer
6S,s14 Emptics to Fifty-FourJ
other Lines.

NEW YORK, July 25.-Thirty-six
American railroads have been ordered
Immediately to move 6S.S14 empty
freight cars to the lines of flfty-four
other railroads. according to state
mcnt Issued here tonight by Fairfax
Harrison, chairman Of tho railroads
war board. This action was taken, 1t
was explained. In an effort rapidly to
mobilize. in different sections of the
country. tho large number OF cars
necessaryto handle the abnormal gov
eminent and commercial traffic de-
reloped by the war. The policy is new
to the railroads. 1t was pointed out.
since II takes no account of ownership
OF the cars, which are being moved
without load In the quickest possible
time.
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DANVILLE's VOLUNTEERS
SLEEPING: ~

~ "A
DANVILLE. VA, July ,5-Thr.
Ca com panies OF volunteers. aErree.,
ns fo1 men. were called to the Coles
.'oS ana tonight. retired tn ~.
oiHercnt quarters worn ont
awakened by reveille at 5.15 w
70" morning. Company M" Firs, W.
gina Infantry, had 1856 men ouar,aras
IN, tne armory. Battery "E," feld ~
,niery. mad 1874 men. and Coast A,,ii-
4erS company. No s, had lis men NJ.
OF the artillerymen were ouarteros ~
ho'ei' with which an arrangement,
oeen made. but those who wished %
slept at their homes ~
major James K. Parsons. Tni,sd
states Army, went over the mmsts-
roles to-day and will muster All rs
companies into Federal service ~
niorro" morning. Business came n :.
s.anostiil on account OF the rener,i
curiosity and the warehouses which
nave been made headquarters fo- saia
ana coast artillery companies. wero
crowded with relatives of the men n,I
day. Company MS" Federal en,,,n
ment arrived to-day and will he an
portioned Tomorrow
The women OF Danville mobilized ~
gay also. The Red Cross flag floa.ad
over the last capital OF the confederacw
ana within It's walls were mothers ana
daughters performing the task OF m,k-
Inc bandaEes and hospital clotbinp for
the wars wounded