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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12
Baton Rouge
Officials
.Unhesitatingly
Endorse the
Baton Rouge
Business College

l. Paul AmIss secretary OF the
Chamber Of Commerce, and sue
eessfal as a dry goods man, writes
MIR Thomas as follows
Dear Mf Thomas
As Secretary OF the Baton Rouge
Chamber OF Commerce. keep hi
touch with affairs Of our city gen.
orally Investigations are fire..
queutly made by US SO that We may
be informed as TO what Is going or
IN our midst
Recently We took up school mat,
ters. and as your Institution has be.
come such a factor in tltllRg cur
boys and girls for the needs of the
hour, ! am giving your school a
very high score la our records Of
civic achievements. aud In doing
So HoS write you this letter To-
compliment you on what you have
accomplished, and to say that In
our humble opinion you have be
come a great benefaetor not oaly
for the young men and women that
YOU are training bal to the city az
a wealth producer
trust that this short letter will
encourage you and your assocI
ates to continue the good work
which We know Is appreciated by
our community
have nov Ia nay employ one Of
your pupils as my assistant Both
he and his predecessor. who was
also one Of yours, have given en-.
tire satisfaction and have meas
uFed up tG expectations
II Is a source of pleasure for a
business man 10 know that he ear
turn TO your institution aad get
efficient men and women to do
the work that n business man
needs so much In these days.
Please accept my personal best
wishes for yourself and the success
81 your Institution.
Cordially yours.
slgnedJ /. PAUL AMIsg.
Secretary, Baton Rouge Chamber
oi Commerce.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12
eRAvEs-TEMpEL.

MARRIED ~ ~ James Ep,seopa
Church, Baian Rouge. Saturday even
ing October 5, al seven o'clock, Rev
IA W Skardon Of st Fraaeisvili,
officiating. LIST Linut Jen Graves, e 8
A aud Miss Heile T'empel, seoons
daughter Of Mrs Katie Davidson TEN
pei and the late John q Tempel
The church vas simply bat taste
fully decorated In flowers and green.
The bridal party entered as the organ
pcaiea forth the wedding march The
brides grandfather. J Il Davidson
stth her mother. Mrs Tcmpel. pre-
ceded the bride who came ia with her
uncle Gordon $ Davidson OF st Fran.
eIssIlle. Nho gave her Ia marriage
Lieut. Graves accompanied by his un,
Gle and best man, Mr. Minor Wright.
entered from the yestry and met his
bride a. the steps Of the chancel The
sweet young bride looked very attrac.
tive " a handsome tailored suit Of
brown cloth with hat and shoes TO
match She carried a shower bouquet
'oi exquisite white roses
After the ceremony. large number
Dot friends repaired 50 the Tempel home
where q very informal reception was
held Most Of the guests were mem.
beers Of the West Feltciana colony in
Baton R0uge. so TINT the illusion was
almost perfect Of gathering at the old
home in this parish from which the
brides 4 mily have so recently re-.
moved Refreshments we're served tn
the long dining room which was decor,
ated IN red. white and blue In flags
and flowers As indicative Of the
lovely nature OF the bride, her uniform
sweetness to all whom she encounters.
u - noteworthy that the lovely white
flowers for these decorations we're
presented BY the servants Of the house,
Who had also come from West Fell.
cisna Lieut. and Mrs Graves spent
Sunday In ~ FFaHciseille before going
on to his army post at Waco, Texas.
where he Is bayonet drill master. and
arst lieutenant IT TO l.. 18th Replace
ment Battalion tie Ia another young
felteanian upon whose merits the war
has set approval and distinction May
he and his bride continue To enjoy the
happiness the so truly deserve Is the
wish 81 all aho know them
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12

We have been unable 10 get the
minutes Of Saturdays meeting OF the
School board, but the most important
decision II came to WIS to confer with
the East Felieiana School Board with
reference 60 the Joint employment Of
supt u q Lunsford Of tina. parish 4
committee. composed Of Messrs c II
Argue, Pinckuey Johnson and n |
Harrow, vas named 10 go to Clinton
Monday, for a conference They we're
debarred from doing so by the bad
weather
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12
Absent Friends

Sol Stern has been made sergeant
Of Go u, Tulane University Detach.
meni. Camp Martin
Hen Stern has received his warrants
for corporal In Resimeutal Supply Co.
18th Field Artillery. at Camp Kear
ney California
Misses Floreuc aud Mary Hamilton
are teaching a two.room school In
Eyangeline parish
Philip noherty has been reeem
mended ior an officers training camp
He vas too III Of pneumonia to sail
with his company. bat as a salye to
his disappointment comes this better
chance, which his friends are glad
that be gets
Dr n II Riddle has been desperately
III Of pneumonia at Comp Beauregard
Mrs Riddle went up Saturday night
10 be- with him, aud at that time Il
vas thought that Dr Riddle could
not live through the right II Is pleas
Ing to repor, that he has survived
che crisis Of the disease and IL resting
better
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12
TO THE LADIES or The PARISH

Al the time the Fair eatalog vas
issued dried fruits and vegetables
were overlooked Hut since the Gov.
eminent has 50 streneously requested
the people to dry fruits and vegetables
on account Of the scarcity OF both
glass Jars and sugar the Fair Associa.
ton has decided TO list the follow Ing
articles "a 3 special sheet and pre-.
miums tn he given the same as canned
articles So any lady Of the parish
who has saved her garden supplies by
this method Is urgently requested 20
brne item TO the culinary department
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12
ADDRESSING MAIL MATTER
TO SOLDIERS.

The post0lllce department advises
persons writing 30 soldiers In Franc
company nuMber aud 4 possible Oh
70 include tn address the II giment and
APO. tArmy Post ofiicel number
The following form Of address should
be used 10 insure quickest delivery:
Pvt John smlsh,
Go A s5th Regiment Infantry,
American Expeditionary Foreas
A 2 O. No. - twhen knowul
Otherwise the mail lie subject 10 IN.
definite delay, while the mail clerks are
hunting for the correct address
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12

Miss Mamie Golsau has another at
tack Of malaria
Miss Mollie Way has returned from
visit 80 pointe CDupee.
Mrs MAY stockeft has gone to her
home IN Mississippi while the high
school IL closed
Miss May Belle iuukes vas at home
at the weekend from a stenographers
position a Garyyre
Her friends sill be- glad 10 know
that Mrs Sidney Powell has been able
To be oni In the air this week In a
rolling chair
Fire Robinson has had final orders
To repofl for Red Cross service abroad
bui thus far has been unable to leave
hnmr OF account ~ illness
Mrs ] A Curuthers II Ration Rouge
vas the week end guest at TanEleWild
plantation coming Mp 10 see Mr. Rn
fin Harrow also a guest there
Miss Lily Dupre spent the week.
ond In IlatoH Rouge with Miss Bertha
I.atane Miss Dupre left early this
week Tor her home IN Opelmsas. on
account Of the death Of her nephew
Garland nuy,fgs,.
Mrs Roger Bourgeois passed through
town OF her way te her son. Clifton
bourgeois sho is critically IN at Camp
Meade Maryland Her brother ] II
Matthews accompanied her as far as
New Orleans
Lieut. and Mrs Jen Graves spent
Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs Cor
don Davidson uH their Vay to their
home At Waco. Texss Mr. and Mr..
Davidson had gone down for the
Graves wedding. Of which an account
appears IN this paper
Mrs Clint Simmons. v 8 Daniel,
Miss sallie Daniel and Wits Mahoaey
molored 10 Pride last Thursday for
the funeral OF Mr. q + Mahoney. who
vas seriously injured In sawmilI at
Naplen. La. aud died later In SAM
tafium IL Alexandria
Mr. and Mrs Leo nalIence Of Cen.
teryIlle. Miss arrived Tuesday after
noon and are board!gs with Miss
Haynham Later they WiI take her
furnished cottage Mr. Balenoe after
being brought up IN his father print
itss Office The Jefersonian Of Cen
teryllle is nov employee IN the True
Democrat Office, replacing Mr.. J l.
nupuy Who has been with as Tor over
six years but nov seeks more luera
tive position. Our good wishes go with
Mr. Dupuy wherever his lof may be
east.
H. NJ Leake and son Jim went to
Baton Rouge Friday Of last week as
the formers son, Feltus f.eake Of the
Il. A r G. vas IN from The effects
Of typhoid incubation. This youth
only eighteen years of age. has been
recommended for officers training
efmp and will leave for Camp Pike
as soon az he ecu make up a handicap
~ ten pounds In weight partly due TO
his illness lie says II he could come
home To- his mothers table he would
s0ou make Il uf Ills parents aud
friends are justly proud If his promo.
ton
-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12

we have begun 10 give up pleasures
clothes iuxurles7 How could We
dare look into the eyes of the women
who have given all2"
THE woman II a wltehi" said sybll,
addressing the room How did she
know that | had just pursuaded dad
that | needed a uew runaboui aud had
the check Ia my pocket Take II for
your old war babies, or whatever you
arc fishing for, Cousin Mary Jsui dom
you dare leave me eut Of the giving
even II am slow Ia learning how"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12

The State Board Of Health has or.
dered all schools closed aud all public
gatherings OF any description In order
60 decrease the spread Of influenza.
which has developed an over the state
~aesass
and the nation.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12

Your Warsayinge pledge Ia sacred,
solemn obligation 1t was promise
to the men who are fighting and dying
that you would back them up Don't
fail theml
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12

The German proposal for peace may
be only compared 10 the individual
Huns cry OF "Kamerad' when caught
Ia close quarters
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12

The weather has been very hard on
the siek, much rain aud very little
sunshine 10 dry ous the air
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12

Periodicals for Angola. Mrs. Ven.
lress. Mrs Max Mann
Periodicals for soldiers. Mrs. c II
Mcguire.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12

Hoover il coming to state Fain IN
Oulaiana
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-10-12

There are Toe cases OF Fla al Angola
Stats Farm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14
URGES RETRENCHMENT

Senator Hoke Smith OF Georgia
prominent among the Democrats on
the Senate Finance Committee, has
served notice that he will not vote
for the pending revenue bill. which
carried $4,000, 600 600 IN the House
but which has been reduced
by the Finance Committee, unless its
operations are confined to a one-year
period.
Senator Smiths attitude Is the atti-
ture OF numerous Senators and House
members who say they are willing to
put up with extremely heavy taxes
for a short time, but that steps must
soon be taken to reduce them.
Il am willing to vote for this bill IL
It's operations are confined to a
twelve month period said Senate.
Smith But ] am not willing to do
more than that. After that. our taxes
must be cut down to not more than
$4,000 10000 a year. | will not vote
for this bill or any similar bill to run
for an indefinite period. and / have
served notice to that effect" .-
Senstor Smith hae united with SEM
1tor Martin and other leaders in Con-
Eress in csllinz-for qEick retren"i1-
ment in appropriations and expendi-
lures
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14
SAGE TEA TURNS
GRAY HAIR DARK
It's Grandmother'S Recipe to
Bring Back Color and
luSter to Hair.

That beautiful even shade OF dark
glossy hair can only be had bv brew
ing mixture OF Sage Tea and SuI-
phur. Your hair is your charm. II
makes or mars the face When II
fades, turns gray or streaked. Ust
an application or two Of Sage and
sulphur enhances its appearance q
hundredfold
Don't bother 10 prepare tho mix
tuIe; you can get this famous old
recipe improved by tho addition Of
other ingredients al small cost. an
ready Tor us". II IS called Nyefh-s
Sage and sulphur Compound. This
can always be depended upnn t.
bring back the natural color ana
lustre OF your hair.
Everybody uses "Nyeth's SAGE
and sulphur Compound nov because
II dsrkenE So naturally and evenly
that nobody can tell Il has been q n
piled You simply dampen q srnrEe
or soft brush with - and draw this
through the hair. taking one small
strand AZ time. by morning the
gray hair hes disappeared. and arte-
another application Il. becomes beau.
tifuily dark and appears glossy and
luEtr0us. This ready-tp-usa prepar7-
lion IL a delightful toilet requisite
sor those who desire darI, hair and
= youthful appearance l. Il not in
tended for tho cure. mitigation or
prevention OF disease
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets :

The secret of keeping young is tefeel
young-to DO this you must wkatcnyour
liver and bowels-there'sn oneedof hav-
ing a salloW complexion - dark rings
under your eyes pimples "a bilious
look In your face-dull eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctorwill tell you ninety
per cent of all sickness comes from in
active bowels and liver.
Dr.. Edwards, a well-known physician
in Ohio, perfected q vegetable COM
pound mixed with olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels, which he gave to
his patients for years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
stitute for calomel, are gentle in their
action yet always effective. They bring
about that exuberance Of spirit that
natural buoyancy which should be en-
ioyed byeveryone, by toning up the liver
and clearing the system Of impurities.
You will know DR.. Edwards Olive
Tablets by their olive color. l0c and
25c Per box. AL druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14
AUTO KILLS GIRL;
7 OTHERS INJURED

While roller skating on NJ street
between sixth and seventh streets
northwest, last night. Peatrice Bowie.
Howard. colcred eleven years old.
both OF 456 Ridge street northwest.
were knocked down BY an automobile
operated by James X. Brown. colored,
Of as Ridge street northwest.
Beatrice Bowie was removed IL
Emergency Hospital. where she died
from fracture Of tn skull and
spine Sarah Howard was removed TO
Freedmen's Hospital suffering from
injuries on tie head and body. Brown
vas arrested.
Knocked down by al automobile
truck driven oy W. s. Crown. G27
seventh STREE northwest. at Ninth
and Rhode Island avenus northwest.
James Carroll Taylor. twelve years
old. cf Tuxedo. Md. was removed to
the rerecncy Hospital yesterday IN
l serious condition.
Truck Hits hoy.
Francis Thompson. eleven years
ia. 2as Tennessee avenue northeast.
was injured seriously yesterday by an
automobile truck of the Union Trans
~ N'ubNh' ~ anu EdSl
'sDitoI streets.
Struck by a street car of the Capt
at Traction Company while crossing
e. seventh and Virginia avenue
southwest last night, Edward r. Jo-
hansen. FIVE years old. OF the Virginia
apartments was injured slightly on
the head and body.
Fulton r. Gordon. fifty-one years
old, OF 1920 Morrison street north
Sest. was injured slightly yesterday
when an automobile he was operat-
ing coIIided with an automobile army
truck.
Patrol and Wagon Collide.
While responding to a call early
today. the Eighth precinct automobile
patrol, in charge OF Policeman c. r.
Spring and Chauffeur Joseph H. Dan
hakeL collided with a wagon driven
by William Fischer, 1910 Second street
northwest. az seventh and Q streets
northwest. Spring and Danhakel were
injured on the head and body
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14
TO HONOR BRITAIN

Achievements Of Great. Britain in
The war will receive nationwide
recognition on Saturday, December =.
snd on Sunday. December s. accord
ing to an announcement of the Ma
tionGl Committee of Patriotic Socie-
ties. the Sulgrave Institution, the
National Security League, and the
American Defense Society.
Addresses by welI-known men and
songs by opera stars VIII mark the
gatherings in the various States.
Alton r. Parker is chairman OF the
Joint committee on arrangements.
and the honorable vice chairmen are
Charles Evans Hughes end Governor
Charles s. Whitman OF New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14
LOT Of RHEUMATISM.
NOV. RUB AWAY PAIN.
Here's instant relief! Timber up
sore, stiff muscles and joints
with "St. Jacobs Liniment."
Count fftN, Eain E.ne.

Count fifty, Pain gone.
rheumatism is pain only" Not
one case In nifty requires internal
treatment. Stop dTugGinE, Rub
the misery right away! Apply sooth-
ing, penetrating st Jacobs Lint
meht' directly upun the tender
spot" and relief comes Instantly
st. Jacobs Liniraenf" s harmless
rheumatism linimsut which never
disappoints ami can not burn or
discolor the skin.
Timber up! Stop complaining! Get
a small trial bottle of "St. Jacobs
Eminent" at any drug store, and In
just a moment you'll be free from
pain. soreness. stiffness and swell
ing. Don't suffer, Relief awaits you
st Jacobs Tiniment" has relieved
millions OF rheumatism sufferers in
the last half century, and s Just as
good for sciatica, neuralgia. l'rnba-
go, bsckache, sprains and swelliugs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14
COld-PrOOf Blankets
For Winter Nights

They ideal presents for Christmas and them al wild
range Of moderate prices
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14

Beautiful silky Fur Scarfs, in round ami
NAL shape, in poiret, taupe, and black
silk lined. At S29.75.
A wonderful Fox Scarf in a wide, full
length animal shape, in poiret, I1cille,
and taupe. At S69.50.
A very beautiful Skunk Stole. fancy silk
lined. At sI50.Oos
= A wonderful. showing of Hudson Seal
Coates. At S250.00 to $575.00.~
Second Floor, LRnSbHrEh 4 Bro.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14
HALL ON C.P.R. BOARD

MONTREAL. Nov. 14.-At a meet
ing OF the board of directors OF the
Canadian Pacific Railway, Grant Hall.
vice president OF the company, was
elected a member of the board to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
OF SIR George Bury. Mr.. Hall also
was appointed 4 member OF the eN-
ccutire committee OF the board Of
directors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14

Double Size Comforts, in light
and heavy weights and dark
colorin&S. Good cotton filling.
At $3.75.
~ Satin Marseilles Spreads.
with scalloped, embroidered
edges, in 1 #. 8 in. cut for
double beds. Three handsome
patterns. At $3.50.
\ large showing Of Comforts Of
Saline borders. All cotton
filled. Also fine mercerizcd
cambria lambs wool comforts
in light, Saline or cambria,
with plain attractive coIorings.
AT $500.
Double Size White Part-wool
Blankets. size 6Sx8O. Woven
and finished in an excellent
manner. Pink or blue borders.
Pair, $3.50.
Double Size Wool finished Blank
cts, in white, gray and tan.
with dainty borders in blue or
pink. Size 65x70. Pair,
$3.50.
7GYSO Part-wool White Blankets.
finely woven and finished with
pink, blue or yellow borders
and plain or colored bindings.
Pair, $1,000.
Fifth Floor. LAnshurEG q Nm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14
TOday's Market Hints

Priees to retailers and general market
Information furn sized By Bureau OF Mar.
ketG, u. &. Department of Agriculture
fair prices TO consumers by the District
Food Administration
Take your basket 10 market"
Just say. Don't wrap IL.
please.'"
"PaDer saved is paper made"
BJNDAST-Splnach potatoes. onions
'sbbag". celery. SQUASH. pumpkins, tur-
nlps. cooking app'es
NOkMAL-EatiuF spaies lettuce. carrots.
hc"ts. grapefruit. '.anhsrrics pArsn!ps.
oyster plant.
- ARt E-LIUa beans. bananas oranges
Lemons. grape. pears rauIihOwor
VEGETABLES
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14
Muffs. ScdrfS and Coats

Taupe, battleship gray, and black Wolf
Searfs, in long silky fur Style beauti-
fully lined. At $500.
Hudson Seal Stoles, Coates, etc, in
beautiful quality skins, fancy silk lined.
At S135.00 to S350.00.
We have an assortment Of Muffs in all
(: kinds Of furs. At $S.ss to $500. =. =
Goats, Nutria Coats, Muskrat Coats, and.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14
lllfflRalillllsIyli,.


Eight extra specials for one day
only, Friday. We do not guar
antee these lots to last the
day out. No phone, mail, or
c. o, D. orders filled.
$3.50 TuHe al. $1.Ss
For evening gowns. Good quality:
All coiors -'-' y '-sf'. .
First floor.
S3.25 Hand Bags, $3.50
Silk Chiffon Velvet. Nicely lined
and fitted with purse and, mirror.
Black and colors. 5 =
- First floor -;
-. $500 California Wool
Blanket, $11.H y
Closely woven. High percentage Of
wool. White with pink or blue
borders.
Fifth floor. 49,
$3.50 Fountain Pens, $1.1O
SETTLING pen,z guaranteed not to
leak. Solid gold point. Safety
clip. - =. - 81 ?, :
First floor. = 49, - -
$3.50 japanese Quilted
Vests, $1.15 ..
Hand quilted. Sleeveless Come
in black and white.
Third floor. ~'-
Csc Full Fashioned -
Hosiery SOC
Fine gauge Isle with. reinforced.
soles, toes, heels and garter tops 3
Black or white. -
First floor. 80 T. 81. > -.
Any $1,000 Sweater at $S.75
A wide selection of models and color
combinations. - g.
First floor.
BOYS Rah-Rah Hats, 49c
Rolled or rundown brin1. Tan and
Black Checks or Fancy Mixtures
Also plain blue or black velvet or
plush. .... go. 81
Fifth floor. -s-s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-14

Double-and-Extra Size White
Part-wool Blankets, 76xS4 and
7ox82, doomed and finished so
as to insure warmth and wear.
Pair, $1,000.
Full Size Hygeia Wool Comforts,
covered with the finest quality
Saline, with plain Saline Dor
derS. Light and dark toningS.
Also a few covered with silk
mouSSeline in dainty shadingS.
At $1,000.
Extra Size Crochet Spreads, with
embroidered and ScaIlopcd
edges. At $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-01

RICHMOND, FREDERICkS BURG
POTOMAC RAILROAD COMPANY,
Onfce of the Secretary.
Richmond. va. October 90.

Richmond Va, October %, 1913
A special meeting Of the stockhoid-
ers OF the Richmond, FREDERICKSBURG
and Potomac Railroad company VIII
be held at the office of this company
In room 1909. First National Bank
building, Richmond Va. on Friday.
the eighth day of November. 1918, at
IL O'Clock, noon, standard time, for the
following purposes, viz:
To consider and determine whether
they Will authorize. approve and ratify
"a the execution and delivery OF a
contract between this company. as
party of the first part. and the United
states or its representative, as party
OF the second part, relating to the
compensation to be paid for the pos
session, use. and control or the rail-
iroad and system of transportation. and
its appurtenances, of this company, and
to the operation. maintenance and re-
turn of such properties, and to any
other matter connected with or grow
ing out of the taking over Of the said
properties by the president of the
United States. and t2) any action OF
the board of directors of this company
in respect thereto; to authorize the
said board % to alter, amend or add
to sucn contract. CD to collect the
compensation to be paid under such
contract. and to take all such other
and further action as the said board
shall deem necessary to secure ade-
quste compensation, proper use. opera
ton and maintenance. and timely re-
turn Of the properties SO taken over;
and generally to consider and act
upon any and all questions and mat
tiers incidental to the purposes afore-
said or growing out of the aforesaid
federal control of properties of this
company.
For the purposes Of the meeting. the
books fer the transfer of stock will be
closed al ] o'clock L. NJ Saturday. Oc-
toher Is. 1918. and will be roopened at
clock A. NJ. Saturday. November ..
1918
BY order of the board of directors.
NORMAN CALL.
Secretary
Oct. %. 1918.