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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-04
Railroad Critics Take Notice!

Commenting upon the remarkable per-
Torrance OF this country In shipping up
ward OF a million men to France in
slightly over a year the London Stdtist
pays high tribute TO our transportation
systems. Perhaps there IL no sphere OF
industrial activity which the citizens Of
the United States have shown greater
ability during the past generation than
that OF transportation" It writes, Be
cause We perform the task (of ocean
transpoaD with reasonable efficiency
they have been willing to leave to us
the lions share of the carrying OF trade
OF the world so far as shipping has been
concerned. But their railway system
and their river and lake transportation
have attained measure of success
which has not been attained elsewhere.
Before the war no country In the world
carried produce thousands OF miles over
land with the despatch and the low rate
OF freights achieved by the American
railroad managers"
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vival OF bull market comes upon them

vival OF a bull market comes upon them
unexpectedly. for they say their office
forces are so depleted they would be I'M
able to handle the business properly.
Enlistments and the draft have taken
thousands OF young workers away from
Wall Street and brokers are unwilling
TO add to their STATS while business Is
at a standstill. though they point out
that even IL they desired to I'LL the va
cancles there are not sufficient men OF
experience to be found. Ina number Of
houses women clerks have beeh employed
and their work Is satisfactory. II is said,
though business has been SO light in the
past year that no real test of their abil-
ity has yet occurred.
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Contraction in Rediscounts Small.

The statement OF the Federal Reserve
Bank OF New York disclosed a contrac-
ton Of S14,37s.3o5 in rediscounts and
advances on commercial paper and Of
$12.S59.50S In rediscount and advances
on United States obligations. making a
total shrinkage Of S27,f37,813. On the
other hand acceptances bought gained
Sl2.6SS.721. This gave a net decrease in
bills discounted and bought of Sl4.549.-
0s2, The reserve banks total gold re-
eerve increased $30.235.027, chiefly
through the operation OF the gold
settlement fund. The contraction In re-
discounts and advances was reflected by
shrinkage in member bank deposits Of
S%6.SOS.4l4. At the same time United
States deposits expanded sle.366.3O0 to
$105.344.591. There was a further in
crease in the amount of Federal Reserve
notes outstanding. the item showing an
advance Of $7.963,165
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SUGAR STOCKS.
New Orleans Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug 3.-!The advance
In cotton was continued to-day chiefly
on the strength given the market by
war news. Last prices showed net
gains of 13+ to l4s points, oct, 2s so
Dec, 26l0: -, 26l9; Mar. 1910,
May. 26.09. Spot cotton quiet and un.
changed. middling, 27.75.
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LONDON MARKET.

LONDON. Aug. 3.-Bar silver. As 13-16d
per ounce Money. 3 per cent.
Discount rates-Short bills and three
months bills, 3l7-32 per cent. Gold
premiums at Lisbon, 10000.
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Exports From New York.

Exports from New York yesterday in
cluded: Oats. 61.0s6 bu. oatmeal. l.717
pkgs.; bacons. Ss6.l76 lbs lubricating
oil. 2S5.650 gals. peas. 1880 bu. -four.
s1:els bbls' lard. 1,7s4.soo lbs. /; cheese,
l2S.<50 la
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Elk DIVIDEND TABLE.
DIVIDENDS.

Stock Of Pay
Record. able.
~" 49,. ... Sept. IL Oct I.
caso. pr. q, IN -. Aug. I Aug. Is
Amer. Radiator Co OF Chi
,esEo. 3. AZ. ;:.....;.. Sept. 81 Sept. 80
Bank of HochelaEa (Mon-
trean. q, IN qs..........Aus Is Sept.
Buffalo. Rochester, Pitts
burg Ry. Co. s-a, 81 ..AuGla Aug Is
Buffalo. Rochester, Pitts
SurE Ry, CO. pr. s.a. - Aug. - Aug. Is
%. ~; .,..;......s.... Sept. IL Oct. /
~ .......,..".... Aug. Sept. l
Ti.N nat. copper Co., l5c.Au Aug. IS
Jefferson CNlchneld Coal
d. Iron Co, pr. s-n, az &c .AuE.I2 Aug IL
J. q. White Il Co. Inc. pr.
J. q. WHIT. Eng. Corp. pr, aug 81
J. &c C. Whit. Manas.m.n Aus 10 Aug 81
Porto Rico An" ToS. Co 10 Aug 'i
stand ~ on f. OF y i; Sep.
Continental Motors Corp.
LII Bros. Corp. a, 81. Aug. . Aug 20
LIZ Bros: Corp. ex. Az q Aug. Aug 20
Manat Sugar Co. q, az %.Aus. Is sept Z
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Depleted office Forces.

office managers OF the larger broker
age Arms are hoping that no sudden re-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-04

OIL Clrr. Pa. Aug. s,--Credit bal
ances ~. runs August l. 4t,3Os, bar
rels; shipments. 1887; average, l7,243.
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Minneapolis Grain Market.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 3.-Flour UNI
changed. Flax. S4.55Q45S.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
TOWNS ON RHINE IN MOVE TO STOP
 AERIAL BOMBING

Geneva, July 12 - Another cam paign has been undertaken along the Rhine in O. der to prevent Allied aerial bombardment of Rhine towns.
 The landtag of the duchy of Baden has been asked to pass a resolution requesting the government of the grand duchy to. exercise it's influence with the imperial authorities to come to an arrangement with the belliger- ents to abandon on both sides the aerial bombardment of towns outside the zone of military operations. In a speech in the landtag in favor of the proposition Deputy Narun declared aerial attacks on localities behind the front serve no military purpose and that only innocent women and chil- dren suffer,
 In commenting on this new cam paign the Lausanne Gazette declares the Germans since the beginning of the war have bombarded London and Paris with zeppeiins and aeroplanes many more than a hundred times, while the Allies during three years for various reasons were unable to reply, but. did not whine, Now the Germans, it adds, after only few months of bombardment of their open towns are crying "Kamcrad."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
CHEMICAL FIRMS STOCK MAY BE GERMAN-OWNED Inquiry Is Begun in New York at Request of
 Government.

New York, July 12-A hearing to determine whether the majority Of the stock of three chemical compan- ies in the United States is American owned or German owned was begun here today before Merton B. Lewis, state attorney general, at the request of the department of justice and A. Mitchell Palmer, alien property cus- todian.
 If the majority of the stock of thesi three concerns, the Roessler & Hass- lacher Chemical Co. of New York and two subsidiaries, the Niagara Electro Chemical Go. of Niagara Falls, N. Y. and the Perth Amboy Chemical Co. of Perth Anrboy, N. J. IS owned by German company, the Gold & Silver refinery, of Frankfurt, Germany, as alleged by the government, the three companies would be subject to sez- ure by the alien property custodian.
 It is the governments belief, &C., cording to Alfred L. Becker, deputy state attorney general, that from 80 to 90 per cent. of the stock of the three companies is owned by the German firm. The three companies assert that 52 per cent. of the stock is Amsrican-owned, their claim being based on an alleged transfer of their amount of the stock to American hands in February, 1917, or two months before the United States en- tered the war.
 The Niagara Electro Chemical Go. is a $200,000 concern, which accord ing to the attorAey general has been paying dividends aggregating 500 per cent yearly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12

scene at all times and have tried to cooperate with them as much as possible.
 Not alone do the people in 124 and 150 Andover street make life miserable for their neighbors and wreck my property, but they have let water run all day and all night so that my water bill has risen from $12 for three months to $49 for the same period for one apartment.
 ''To sum the whole matter up, the people who are now making trouble are bad tenants and I wish to get rid of them, but they merely laugh at my orders to move and tell the city officials that I have been prosecuting them. have advanced the rent $1 month on Kis Geza Horvat, and Szabo, and $2 a month on Holo, Err deyer and Tackas. This was because they have ruined the apartments they are living in and which have cost me hundreds of dollars to repair. When I let those people have apartments I did not figure on six, 1 seven ana even eight people living in one room. They even use the | kitchen for four and five people to sleep in after they have finished | cooking. Now all those people are working at the machine shops and | factories, men, women and children. They all get top wages, yet they want l to live on 15 cents day if they can. They rent an apartment \for $16 a month and get that a week from lodgers whom they crowd into every l atom of space.
 q am sure that when the authori- ties realize what I have been up against they will aid me in getting l those people out of the property in- stead of ordering me not to eject I them. I have no desire to act con- I trary to any rules which are, or might, be laid down and as loyal American I am striving to do every thing in my power to help the gov ernment. All orders issued by the authorities, or any request made by
 them, will be scrupulously adhered tc
 by me. Where unjust accusations
 have been brought against me I claim
 the right to a hearing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
LAYS DEATH TO
 DEFECTIVE PLANE

Washington, July 12-Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor, who made an investigation of the American aircraft program at the request of President Wilson, in an open letter read last night at a meeting here of the Amer ican- Inventors Association, discredit- eF the belief that the accident that caused the death of Major John Pur- roy Mitchell, former mayor of New York, in an aviation accident at Gerstner field, Louisiana, was the failure of the aviator to fasten him self in his plane. Borglum in his let ter intimated that it was the result of defective plane.
 American training planes show 8 greater casualty list than those of any other nation, Borglum said. He charged that a lot of aerop1anes re- gently sent abroad caused the death of an aviator in much the same manner as former Mayor Mitchell was killed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
WOULD CONTINUE. . CONTROL OF FOOD AFTER WARS END New British Administrator Is Highly Appreciative of
 American Aid.

London, July. 12-Food control in England probably will continue foi at least a short while after the ending of hostfiities, according to John R. CIynes, the new head of the food min- istry, Discussing the subject With the Daily Telegraph, the new controller, said;
 feWhether the food ministry will be continued after the war depends on how long the war lasts, but it is clear that the conditions created will not suddenly disappear when it is ended and for considerable time the Allied nations will be required to act in CO., operation both as regards supplies and prices until normal conditions re- appear. Unfortunately. those condi- tions will be delayed until the forces of food production can be brought to a point where all kinds of necessities again are haH hen -that.time
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
Many Changes In
 Empire Photoplay Contest
For Leading Lady.

Gladys Curts, 166,S00; Nellie De- nese, 15,93o; Mrs. c. A, Robertson, 15,420; LaRita Sawyer, e,5So; Estelle Lafiin. s.1s0i Jesse Worden, 5,99O; Lucy Veness, 5,s7o; Louise A. Smith, 2,s20; Margaret Veronica, $500; Jean cite Langdon, 1,72O,
 For Learing- Man.
 Robert Dietz, S,S10; Stellios Frages, $500; Jehn B1uestone. 3,200; Dominic Conso1i, 3,530; David Hickey, 1,700; John Gula. 2,770; Mack. Pepos, 265o; Benjamin Ber1iner, s10I Aberham Da- wis, 62e; Albert Wilson, 500.
 For Leading Riddles.
 Alma Somerville, 4,S20; Ida Mae Wilson. 4.620; Lillian Taylor, s,27O; Edith PalAy, 2,aOo, Katherine Fecine,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
Complete Survey of
 Industrial Region

The Industrial survey of the second regional district ordered by the War Industries Board has been completed by Bradford D. Pierce, Jr., president of the Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the survey is to have in definite form a list of all industries which either are engaged in war work, or are suitable for it, with all the data of interest to the War 1n- dustries Board. Contracts will be is- sued according to the information ob- tained concerning the capacity of the plants.
 F. Kingsbury Bul, an expert &C., countant of New York, is tabuiating the industries in this section, and George Cove, of the Chamber of Commerce is secretary of the Indus- trial Commission,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12

Ferdinand Karass, a West End property owner whom some dis gruntled tenants have accused of rent pro1teering, issued a flat denial of the charees and says that he is being victimized by some undesirable ten ants and their sympathizers. He showed where he had paid $4,50O in taxes had spent from $700 to $1,000 on each of several houses for repairs and the apartments had been built but four years ago.
 In discussing the matter with a representative of The Times Ka- rass said:
 "The people who are making all tho trouble are tenants who have earned the right to be evicted for destruction of property and committing other nuisances. They have laughed at my orders to them to move and threaten to have pretty near every thing happen to me if I dare to man age my own property.
 q own over 40 houses and it is a strange thing that the only people who have at any time caused trouble is the crowd which lives in 124 and I15O Andover street. One of these, Mrs Helen Stankovick, who claims II have raised her rent from $16 to $20, has not told the truth, as I have not raised her rent and what is more II do not intend to. I. am not a Iprofiteer and resent being classed as one, but do insist upon getting d fair deal when 1t comes to preventing vandalism in my houses.
 "Just look at that house." Karass said, pointing to 150 Andover street You would never think it was pu up only four years ago, would you Yet 1t looks as though it had seer another generations from the abuse the lot of tenants now occupying i have given the property. Coal is be- ing kept in wsshtubs, pigeons ant chickens in the top room and porches ashes and garbage thrown down tha water closets 50 that 1t has bee necessary for me to have the stree dug up many times to free the pipes
 'sThe Board of Health officials hav' been energetic in getting after thos people, but they cannot be on th'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12

arrives it will be for the nation to say whether 1t is prepared to go back and pursue the usual channels
 Regarding aid from overseas MT. Clynes said:
 People of this country have little idea of our indebtedness to America and the colonies for the abundance and regularity of our food supplies. Conditions of transport have improv- ed enormously
 The policies of the late Viscount Rhondda would be continued by the ministry, MT. Clynes declared.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
THE WEATH FER

New Haven, July 12 - For Bridgeport and vicinay: Fair to- night and Saturday.
 Slight disturbances are central this morning off the Massachu- sStts and North Carolina coasts, Light scattered showers have oc- cured during the last 24 hours along the coast from Florida to Maine. An extended area of high pressure central over the Lake region is producing pleasant wectheF this morning in nearly all districts east of the Rocky mountains. Nc marked change in temperature has occurred dur ing the last A hours.
 Conditions favor for this vi- cinity generally fair weather and not much Glaange<inv temperature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
GERMANS WANT HEAVY INDEMNITY
 FROM RUSSIANS

Paris, July d2.---Germanys' claim for indemnity from Russia amounts to approximately 1000 900, 900 roUbles, ac- cording to a report printed in the Berlin Vossische Zeitung on the work done by the mixed commission named to take up consideration of claims growing out of the conclusion of the Brest- -L.itovslS peace.
 This commission has concluded it's session, during which the German representatives presented claims ag- gregating the amount named for war damages. Immediate settlement cf the claim is asked, it is said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
TURKEY TO INFORM U. S.

Washington, July 12.-Turkey has Uniformed the United States, through the Swedish foreign office, that so far the true facts as to the reported seiz- ure of the American consulate and sacking of an American hospital in Tabriz, Persia, by Turkish soldiers. have not been ascertained, but that t will be done at the earliest possi- Die msment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
CHILE WILL NOT
 RENT HUN SHIPS

Santiago, Chile, July 12.---The Chil- can cabinet has refused to ratify the recent negotiations z looking toward the renting of interned German steam CTS by the Chilean government. The leading newspapers accept this action as a definite failure of the attempt to add the German vessels to the Chil- can merchant marine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
HE DIES BEFORE
 REPORTING DATE

Greenwich, July 12-Alexander lCoubie Kerr, 22, until 10 days ago assistant secretary of the Y, M. O. A. Ehefe died at the Greenwich hospital today from pneumonia which followed 8 minor operation.
 Mr, Kerr was born in Irvine, Ayr shire. Scotland, son of the Rev. Archibald s. Kerr, now a Presbyter- ian pastor in Reber, N. Y. He had enlisted in the royal flying corps and was te report in Toronto next Mon Iday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12

stations, steamer piers. theatres. ho- tels, pool rooms, restaurants and other public places were searched and those who could not show cards or proper credentials were detained.
 Out of the 5000 questioned, some 400 were comelled to spend the night In Jail. many of them being out of town visitors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12

$2 Panama Hats -.....-......... .$1 $a Banded Straw Sailor Hats. .-. .@1 $3, S4 Trimmed Dress Hats. ...-.. .41 $5 CoIored Untrimmed Straw Hats $1 $2 White Untrimmed Straw Hats $1 $1.5O White Lingerie Shirt Waists $1 S2 Silk Shirt Waists .....$1 $1 I$1.5O Wash Dress Skirts. .........$ .$1 $1-50 Black Sateen PetticOatS. .$1 $2, s Fancy Feathers. .$1 yards soc wide All Silk Ribbons $1 l$2, $2.5O Children's Trimmed Straw
 Hats 91 $1.75 Chiffon Auto Wells ...... ... .$1 $1.75, $2 Auto Caps. .$1 $2, $3 Ostrich Neck Bows. $1 $1.5O Fancy Silk CamisOles. .$1 $1.5O and $2 Dolls for Christmas
 O1SIS Dl $2, $2.SO Velvet Hats. .............$1 $1 Every article in this store at specia
 price reductions tomorrow, from $1
 to $10, less than former prices.
 $2 Panama Straw Hats. ....... $1 .4S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
DOLLAR DAY BARGAINS

All Sweaters in Shetland and Silk Fibre priced from $S to $40, price reduced for tomorrow from $1 to $3 on each garment. $3 Silk F9ounce Petticoats. .... .$1.75 All Petticoats regular $4 to $7 goods price reductions from $1 to $2.50 on each garment. SHIRT WAISTS All our Silk and Georgette Silk Waists regular priced $2.5O to $7 price reductions from $1 to $2.5O on ecah Waist for tomorrow. $3 to $8 Ostrich Neck Boas half price $1.48 to $3.9S. Special price reductions on Mara bout Feather Capes. Special price reductions on White Ice land Fox Furs. Special price reductions on Taupe Fox, Red Fox and Black Fox Furs for summer wear.
 It will pay you to visit this store tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
STACKER ROUND UP
 STILL IN FORCE

Chicago, July 12-The runndup by federal agents and police of slackers and unregistered aliens which brought to various stations nearly 5000 men last night continued today, Railroad
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
l1O5 MAIN STREET W~@RT STREET. Bridgeport WwMWG DW Bridgeport - m n - 10 Rue St. CeCle
 Wholesale Leading lIllnas
1l05 MAIN STREET
TOMORROW, SATURDAY WILL BE DOLLAR BAI

TOMORROW SATURDAY BE DOLLAR BARGAIN DAY HERE. people who unable take advantage of Bargain which biggest Dollar Saturday Bargain with the identical last Tuesday
 Youc cannotaf to this
 DOLLAR DAY BARGAINS
  heran for
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12

$5 Panama Straw Hats. .-~- .$2. AS $7.50 Panama Straw Hats. .$S.75 $4 White Milan Hats. s.......... SPAS $5 White Milan Hats. ....... .$2.9S $6, $7, $S Black and CoIored Banded
 Sailors $Z.90 $6, $7, $S Genuine Bangkok Straw
 hdGS $A'0o $5 Trimmed Dress Hats. ...... .$1. .98 $7, $S Trimmed Dress Hats. .$2.9S $5 Georgette Crepe Hats. .... .$2.98 $9 Georgette Crepe Hats. $4.98 $10 Trimmed Dress Hats. ..... .9S $4 Rain Coats ................$ $1 .9S $8 Rain Coats ................$ $4. .98 $1O Rain Coats ..... .......... .$7 AS $15 Rain Coats .......,..,....$ $9 .9S $1O Cloth Goats .............. 4.98 $15 Cloth Coats .$7 AS $2O Cloth Coats ...............$ $9.98 SWEATERS
 s Slip-on Shetland Sweaters. .$1 .9S SC Merceri. ed Silk Sweaters. 7. $3.9S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12

It was reported in Chicago that the William Davies Co. packers, win erect a new plant costing sSo00n
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12

2,1soi Tillie F. Gilbert, 2,O2o; Mary Katerman, 1,7So.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
LANDL ORD FERDINAND KARASS TELLS OTHER SIDE OF THE RENT
 PROFITEER|NC STORY 10 TIMES

Owner of 40 Houses Says He Has Been Unusy Accused By His Tenants and Takes Times Representative In to Buildings To Show Conditions Asks for Square Deal From Authorities
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-09-26
PROPOSALS.

The Board Of Directors of Emmons.
burg Scnooi district NO. ~ OF Kim
mons County, N. D., will receive
sealed proposals until o'clock p. M,
September 26th, 1918, for tn. erection
of two school houses, 18x24x12.
One to be erected on N. w. u, Sec.
IA, Twp. 1872, Range rs, 80 rods sast
of northwest corner.
One to be erected on S. w. u, Sec.
8, Twp. 1872, Range IS, 6, reds north
of southeast corner.
Building to be completed by Octo-
Der 18th, 1918.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check for $3.50 90 payable to
the clerk.
Plans and specifications may be sesn
at the Superintendent Office.
The Beard reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
ANTON ZAHN,
Clerk.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-09-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
County of kmmons.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
County of lannon's.
IN COUNTY COURT
Before Hon. Charles b. CAREY
Judge.
In the Matter OF the Estate of Chris
tina Schaefer Deceased
Christian Ballet
Petitioner
Heinrich Ballet Rosalia Schaefer Will
helm Ballet Friedrich Schaefer
Respondents.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed Heinrich Schaefer Administrator
OF the Estate of Christina Schaefer late
of Temvik in the County OF Emmon.
and State of North Dakota deceased 10
the creditors of and all persons havinr
claims against said decedent to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers with.
In four months after the first publica-
ton of this notice to said Adminis'ra.
tor ut the law office of Chas Coventry
IN the c''v If linton In said Emmons
County North Dakota.
Dated Sept S.' 1919.
HEINRICH S"r,'rVr'r
Administrator
-'-e' r"h''""t'on on the 18th day ~
September 1913. ~,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-09-26
Work on Loan Tax Bill.

Washington. Sept 17.-Considen-
ton Of the administration measure
designed to stimulate the sale Of
Liberty bonds. which WAS passed by
the House. was taken up by the Sem
ate committee. Assistant Secretary
Of the Treasury Lefnngwell explained
the purposes Of ths bull TO the com.
mittee which plans TO report II to the
Senate without delay with a view to
it, passage before the Fourth Liberty
loan campaign Il hagun "a Septsm-
Der e.