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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
.LYNDEN POULTRYMEN
CAN SELL NON-LAYERS
Many Fake Advantage OF Govern
ment Order Permitting Them To
Gull Out Flocks

Federal food administrators for
Washington, Oregon and California
have partially lifted the ban on the
sale of hens and pullets for meat pur-
poses, with the promise of entire abb
rogation of restrictions on Gales af-
ter March 81.
Lynden poultrymen are already
taking advantage of the order by cul-
ling out the non-layers in their pens,
and many coops were brought in to
market here this week.
Charles Hcbberd, state food ad-
ministrator, sent the following wire
to tho poultrymen from Washington,
D. c.:
'Non-layipg hens and pullets are
permitted to be sold in Washington,
Oregon and California provided farm
ers issue a certificate. with each coop
sold that hens and pullets are nom
laying.
There will be no restriction on
the sale of hens and pullets after
March 81"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Among the names of the tenth of
the freshmen class carrying full work
who ranked the highest in scholar
ship in the first semester at Pullman
is found Arvid-R Benson of the class
of 1917.
The senior girls entertained the
senior boys at games Friday evening.
At the close of the evening, all took
part in an easter egg hunt.
The junior girls are making joke
books for the soldiers in hospitals.
MIR. Serrurier was the chief speak
er at the Thrift Stamp program on
Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Downs awarded the following
girls their basketball letters this
week:
Louise Jackman, Fern Stuart, Mel
lie Cole, Nellie Ecker, Edith Jacob
son. Alice Burns, and Ruth Oakes.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
NORTHWOOD

The Northwood Grange will give
a dance at the hall Saturday night
for the benefit of the Red Cross. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. F. NJ. Bloom and Mrs. Henry
Egley spent Saturday and Sunday
in Bellingham visiting Miss Frances
Bloom. While there, they ATTENDED
the comic opera, "Pinafore," Satur-
day night at the Normal School.
The willing Workers met with
Mrs. Lloyd Bradley Wednesday. The
next meeting will be held at the res
idence of Mrs. E. E. Glow.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Ashton and
family moved into the Singer mouse
this week. Mr.. and Mrs. James Fish
er will move into the Ashton house
shortly.
Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Ashton and
family motored to Goshen Sunday
The Northwood grange was start
cd earlier than usual Friday nigh'
and as soon as the regular business
meeting was over, the hall was turn
ed over to the Thrift Stamp Pie sale
A fair crowd was in attendance. con-
sidering the rainy night. An inter
esting program was given by sing
er and speakers from Beliingham. Al
account of the sale is given on page
one.
Miss Minnie Warrick has return
ed to her home, after being Ill IN S'
1uke's hospital with appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Williamson
were Sunday dinner guests OF MRS
A II. Hinckley.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
SURGICAL DRESSINGS CLASS
MOVES TO WILLIAMS BLDG

The surgical dressings class, under
the direction of Mrs. Frank Pace
will be moved next week to the H
l.. Williams building on Front Street
near Third.
1t has been difficult to do this
work in the same room with the sew
ing, and Mr.. Williams has donated
his building for the use of the Red
Cross. Classes will be held there
Tuesday and Wednesday evening, and
Wednesday afternoon. beginning next
week
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
WILL LYNDEN NEED L. $. AID
IN HARVESTING? Is QUERY

Will Lynden need the aid of the
government in getting men to work
its farms? This is the question that
was asked George Worthen, local
delegate to the county food conserv-
alton and increased production cong
ress, and he was unable to answer
it. Any farmers who will have diff
ficulty in working their farms, are
acked to notify Mr.. Worthen, so that
he can advise the United States Lab
or Department.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
WILDER JONES ACCEPTS A
POSITION AT BELLINGHAM

Wilder r. Jones, city treasurer
has resigned his position with the
Farmers Mercantile Company to ae-
cept another at the Adams Style
Shop in Bellingham.
He expects to live in Lynden over
the summer. and go back and forth
each day.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
LYNDEN TO DANCE TO HELP
SWELL RED CROSS FUND

Come and dance for the Red Crossi
A big benefit ball to help swell the
local Red Cross fund will be given
Wednesday evening in the l. o. o. F.
hall. A. E. Oril will act as manager.
Light refreshments will be served
by the Lynden Red Cross ladies. A
two-piece orchestra will furnish the
music.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
MOTHER OF LYNN o. COLBY
PASSES AWAY IN CALIFORNIA

Lynn o. Colby left Friday for Sci
ma, California, to attend the funeral
of his mother, Mrs. B. Colby, who
passed away Thursday. Mrs. Colby
is survived by two sons and daught-
er She had been an invalid for a
long time.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
LITTLE DAUGHTER OF JOHN
HENDRICKS PASSES AWAY

Henrietta, the two-year-old little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hen
Hendricks passed away Saturday at
Sumas hospital following an operat-
ion for appendicitis. Funeral serv-
ices were held Monday at the Christ
ian Reformed Church. The Rev. T.
Breen conducted the services.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

A surprise party was given Mrs.
Herbert Fritz Monday evening in
honor OF her birthday. Those who
enjoyed the evening at her home in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Porter,
Mrs. Ferguson, the Misses Mary Tre-
main and Ada Pyeatt, and the Messrs.
Elmer Lund and Bayard and Preston
Pyeatt
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
$500 PIE is BOUGHT
BY NORTHWOOD MAN
Peter Moffatt Breaks County Record
At War Savings Stamp Auction
Friday

The honor of paying the highest
price for a thrift stamp pie is now
held by Peter Moffat of Northwo cd
On Friday night, Moffat bid two nun
dred dollars for pie baked by Mrs.
]. c. Warrick. and he received not
only the pastry for his money. but
$500 in government War Savings
Certificates.
The previous county record hl3
been S160.35.
Northwood purchased s541 worth
of the stamps at the pie sale.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Mail for the following named per-
sons remains unclaimed in the post
Office in Lynden, Wash, on March
81, 1918. II not called for in two
weeks, it will be sent to the Dead
Letter office.
H. F. Kratage, Edward Kane, Ed
ward Whalewisa.
One cent due on each of the above
letters. When calling for any, please
say Advertised"
D. L. Beckes, Postmaster
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
LYNDEN SCHOOLS CLOSE WHILE
TEACHERS ATTEND INSTITUTE

Lynden schools are closed today
and tomorrow, while the teachers at
tend the sessions of the rural life in
stitute in Bellingham.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Lester landau, Albert BoomGn
and Miss Viola Gosch from the Bel
lingham Normal, spent the weekend
at home Miss Gosch substituted on
Friday for Miss Christine Johnson.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

B.C. Crabtree sold this week elev-
en- heifers, thoroughbred Jerseys, to
Chap Bayes. The animals are sired
by Mr.. Crabtree's bull, Kolanders
Eminent, son of the famous sl,OOO
Eminent, the Great, and are bred to
oxford Raleigh Lad, whose dam last
summer made a record one month of
1O9 pounds OF butter.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
Government Seeds Here

A supply of vegetable seeds sent
! out by the government will be dis
tributed at The Tribune office Satur-
day to adults only.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
CALLS AGAIN FOR
BIDS FOR CARRYING MAIL

The postoffice department has ag-
ain called for bids for carrying the
Lynden mail from Bellingham, all
because of the raising of the parcel
post limits. The bids must be in by
April %.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Averill left Tuesday for her
home at Hamilton, Montana, after
spending several months with her
son, r. l.. Averill Mr.. AveTill ac-
companied her as far as Seattle.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. H. H. Jameson, Mrs. Marion
/ Biehler, and the Misses Bessie Bieh-
/ ler, Elmina Graham, and Bessie
Gwinn visited in Bellingham Satur-
day.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

The Girls Sewing Circle of the 1st
Reformed Church met on Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Miss Bes-
sic Frick.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Miss Minnie E. Schuyleman is en-
ployed at the Hammond Dry Goods
Company during the sale in progress
there.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

MIR. Holmes, who has been visit
ing in Blaine. returned Thursday to
the home of his son, Mr.. c. Holmes.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Coach William Fisher and the bas-
ketball boys were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Will Meurer at dinner on
Tuesday evening
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Dyksterhuis caught a crochet
hook in her hand last Thursday so
that it was necessary to have phys
ician remove it.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. August Klocke and
Mrs. Lindseth spent few days last
week with Mrs. Lindseth's daughter
in Vancouver, B. c.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21
MRS. r. AMBROSIUS BURNED
IN GASOLINE EXPLOSION

Mrs. r. Ambrosius was burned on
and arm by an explosion of gasoline.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Will Meurer and children
spent the weekend with Mrs. Meur-
er's grandmother, Mrs. M, J. Swim.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

The sale of DR.. McLeod's rose
bushes brought the Lynden Red Cross
S2265. The bushes have all been
sold now.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Maupin have re-
turned from their trip, and expect to
live in Bellingham.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Miss Ada Pyeatt of Woodlawn
spent several days at the home OF
her sister, Mrs. H. E. Fritz, last
week.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Gerrit Scuyleman left last week
for Anacortes to work in the ship
yards.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Frank Walsh of Bellingham
came Friday to visit her mother
Mrs. Lizzie Meurer.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

The Klatawas were entertained on
Wednesday evening at the home of
Miss Irene Krousc.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Johnson and
family visited in Bellingham Satur-
day.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Cecil Jameson is expected home
next Wednesday for the Easter vac
alton.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Miss Anna Top returned last week
from Freewater, Oregon, where she
has been visiting relatives.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Tremain, ST.
had as their guests Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. George N. Adam of Ferndale.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. William Fisher ent-
ertained the basketball boys at din
ner Friday of last week.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Ralph Pycatt returned home from
California Tuesday, where he has
been working during the winter.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Hugo Kortlcver Saturday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Rev. and Mrs. w. o. Benadom and
Mrs. Cole were visitors at Bellingham
Thursday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Miss Helen Davis was operated on
Thursday at St. Luke's hospital for
appendicitis.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Fayette and son, Louis OF
Rellingham, are visiting at the home
OF her father, A H. Wampler.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Helen Stielen hurt her ankle sew
erely Monday when she jumped from
the school truck.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Miss Carrie Cramer spent several
DAYS at the home OF Mrs. everett
Horton.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

R. M. Brown of Stanwood visited
his mother, Mrs. F. E. Kelsey, TINS
week.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Carroll Worthen, a freshman at
the State College of Washington, at
Pullman, has the measles.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Miss Enegren and Miss Crawford
spent the weekend in Bellingham.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

A daughter was born Monday to
Mr.. and Mrs. John Breen.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Clinard visited in Bellingham
Tuesday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. M. Horton moved
last week to a house on Front st.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. J. McSorley spent several days
in Bellingham last week.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Harlander is spending the
week with Mrs. ]. M. Reed.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Miss Ida Stone visited in Lynden
over the weekend.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Woody of Bel
lingham visited friends in Lynden on
Thursday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Miss Tillie Meurer was a dinner
guest Sunday of Miss Sue Leach.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Miss Minnie Dykes was a visitor
in Bellingham Sunday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

A girl was born Saturday to MI
and Mrs. Andrew Wander Yacht.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Ed O'Ncil is recovering from
the grippe.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Willie Boslund is i'll with the pleul
isy this week.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mr.. Ramsey and La Verne Ram
sey spent Saturday in Lynden.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Fred Rose visited in Lyrden
this week.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Miles Rittenberg is i'll.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Harvey Slade is i'll.
Mrs. Walter Hemingway is i'll.
Clyde Kelly has the measles.
Mrs. Lizzie Meurer is i'll.
Evening journal., 1918-11-20
$100 FINE ON
NEGRO SLASHER

Robert Jackson. Negro. was ffnsd zoo
and costs, In defsult Of which he w1Il
serve six months IN the workhouss. b.
Judge Churchman In Municipal Court
this morning. for assault and battsrT
on Emily slpple. Negroes, on last Sat-
urday night. Jackson said that Emily
had tried to out him and ths< he d.
verted the blow, causing her 70 cul
herself. Several witnesses OF the affair,
however, declared that the defendant
had purposely cut the SIpple girl.
Samuel Crisden, Negro, for assault and
battery on another Negro. was fined $50
and costs.
The case Of James Robinson. Negro,
accused OF assault and battery on Eliza
Smith, Nesress, was continued untn
tomorrow because OF the failure OF the
prosecuting witness 10 appear. An al
tachment was issued for her.
Evening journal., 1918-11-20
during the last two years.

during the last two years.
Mr.. Broad, the new COMPTROLLER.
came to the dupont Company In 1902
after an active experience In railway
work In Pennsylvania. His first assO-
citation with the explosive Industry was
as an accountant for the Repauno Chem
ical company, whose Offices were then
located In Wilmington. In 1904, at the
time or the consolidation OF the varl-
Gus dupont companies. he was trans
ferred TO the treasurer's ofllce where
the accounting financial system under
which the dupont Company Is stlll
operating was laid out. This gave him
an opportunity 10 assist In building up
the work over which he now becomes
the head. When the dupont Company
bought the Arlington Company In De
cember, 1915. Mr. Broad was transferred
TO New York and was made treasurer
OF the new concern, remaining ther,
three years Early In 1918 he retur
TO Wilmington and took up special worl
on the comptroller's stan.
The rapid increase OF war work, when
the United States entered the world
conflict, brought about the organlza-
tion OF the dupont Engineering Com
pany, which came into being for the
purpose Of erecting and operating
plants for the United States Government.
Mr.. Broad was selected as assistant
comptroller OF the engineering company
and a few months later was made
comptroller. His elevation 10 the comp
trollership Of the dupont company IL
In direct line OF promotion.
Mr.. Broad is an Official member OF
Grace NJ. Z. Church and is very active II
the conduct OF its affairs. He is one OF
the leading Masons OF the city and has
taken great interest In various branches
OF the order. At present he is Eminent
Commander OF the ST. Johns Comman-
derry, No. 4, and also presiding oflcer Of
the Wilmington Chapter OF Rose Croix.
Evening journal., 1918-11-20
JAIL WOMAN Who
KILLED With DRUG
Edith Sipple Gets Four
Years for Administer
ing Heroin
HER VICTIM WAS
NEGRO SOLDIER

Edith Sipple, a Negress. was SEN
fenced to four years Imprisonment and
10 pay a fine Of $500 and costs by Chief
Justice Pennewill and Judges Boyce and
Rice, In Court Of Oyer and Termlner.
this morning, when she pleaded guilty
TO manslaughter In having caused the
death Of David Williams. a Negro sol
dier, by administering an overdose Of
henotn 10 him.
Six indictments against her for vio-
lating the State drug act, relative 10
illlcltly selling or disposing OF heroin,
were nolle pressed by Attorney-General
Relnhardt.
Edith Injected the drug into Williams
on the night Of September % at No. i0i
jefferson street, known as the Good
Time House." II is said that Williams,
while partly under the influence OF
liquor, went to the house and there
"sniffed" some cocaine, and shortly
afterwards received an injection OF
heroln from Edith. A little later, the
woman gave the man a second injection
OF the drug. The Negro became uncon-
sclous and was taken 10 a local hospital
when he died early the following morn
ing.
Edward O. Bradford, Jr., pleaded for
leniency for the woman. He said that
early In her childhood. she had sustain
ed an injury 10 her head that had left
her mentality affected.
Evening journal., 1918-11-20
new COMPTROLLER
FOR DUPONT CO.
CONTINUED From First Psse.)


accounts payable division, succeeding
Mr.. Bacon.
For the time being Mr.. Bacon and B.
L. Ward VIII have particular duties In
connection with the company's import
ant war work. but as rapidly as this
work Is cleared away, they Will as
sumo important stan positions In the
comptroller's Office.
Mr.. Turner has been IN the employ
Of the powder company for nearly 25
years, having begun his business ca
reer In March, 1894, as an office boy
and junior clerk. Promotions came
rapidly during the next five years until
In 1899 he had become 80 familiar with
the company's affairs that he was made
travelling auditor Of the Eastern Dyna-
mite Company, which put upon him the
responsibility OF auditing the accounts
Of 25 companies, subsidiaries OF the
Eastern Dynamite Company, as well as
the Repauno Chemical Company, the
Hercules Powder Company and the
Atlantic Dynamite Company. After
four years at this work he was made
assistant and chief clerk to the audi
tor OF the Eastern Dynamite Company.
Later he went to California in charge
OF the compsny's interests there and
In 1906 was made yice-president and
treasurer Of the California Powder
Works.
A year later he was made president
OF the West Coast division and he en-
tered the powder company. In 1912 he
was brought back TO Wilmington to be-
come comptroller Of the dupont Com
pany. This put him In charge Of all
the accounting for the company and
made him chief Of a stan OF more than
1000 employees on whom the response
bility for great accounting during the
war period fell Mr.. Turner's work has
put him In touch with nearly every line
and branch OF the dupont business and
he goes to his new duties with thor
ough knowledge which promises sue
cess IN the new field. One Of Mr.. Tur-
ner's activities during the war period
has been 10 act as chairman OF the du-
Pont employees committee which has
been active In raising funds for the vari-
GUS war charities and Liberty Loans
Evening journal., 1918-11-20
RUMUR THAT RASK0B
GOES WITH MORGANS

There were persistent rumors cur
rent In Wilmington today that John J..
Raskob. vioe-president OF The dupont
Powder Company had resigned or
would resign from that company 10
become member OF the financial
house Of J. p. Morgan a Co., OF New
York. As Mr.. Raskob was In New York
today The rumor could not be submit
ted TO him for confirmation or denial.
Men prominent In the DUPONT Company
expressed doubt that there was any
element OF truth In the rumor. Some
OF them seemed to think that the ru-
NOR was the outgrowth OF recent ac-
tlvl.les In the General Motors Com
pany by Mr.. Raskob for the dupont
Company and that In passing from llp
10 lip General Motors" became con-
yerted into Morgan and Company"
Several changes are announced to-
day among the executive force OF the
powder company. caused by men being
transferred TO the General Motors Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1918-11-20
WILSON OFF FOR
France, dec. |
American Peace Party Will
Go Abroad on Big
Transport
BATTLESHIP WILL
ACT AS ESCORT
BY the United Press.

BY the United Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. President
Wilson is cleaning up a mass OF work
preliminary 10 leaving the country for
the peace conference In France. Max
Ing no engagements, whatever, except
those vitality important to the tasks In
hand. the President is devotlns himself
now to:
His annual message 10 Congress which
Will outline his reconstruction policies
and disclose his domestic purposes for
the remainder OF his term;
Determining upon what war bureaus
shall be returned during the reconstruc-
tin period and what ones may soon be
dlsbanded;
Selection OF the Republican member Of
Americas peace delegation;
Details OF hls forthcoming trip 10 Eu-
rope, and routine business which must
be cleared up before he goes.
Because the President is uncertain
how long he may have 10 remain In
France he Is clearing up details for an
indefinite period ahead.
The President and his party Will go
to Europe on a big transport. accord
ing TO present plans. The particular
vessel has not been chosen yet, Secre-
tary Daniels said today.
The navy Will provide a battleship
and destroyer convoy as guard OF
honor for the Presidential ship.
IL Is proposed 10 take the entire peace
delegation on the transport and hence
a large vessel will be needed n was
stated.
AS for the peace delegation, II ap-
pears now that II will be composed
OF the President, Secretary Lansing.
Baker. Colonel z. NJ. House
and one Republican-probably Elihu