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The evening world., 1918-04-02
Busters Adventures
By Uncle Harry

white and shiny. lie raised Il from
the ground with one paw and looked
under II; III rrt ~ ear down IL
listened. Finally Buster couldn't
stand II any longer.
what have you thero7' he asked
"A charm" answered Mr.. For,
which will let you In any place
you want to go. But l am sorry to
SEQ o have a sweater on"
"why7" cried Buster.
because you will never grow r
bigger II you wear IT,"
"Oh, dear!" said Buster. ~ didn't
know that. Please help me take Il
on"
Mr.. For came over and soon I've
sweater was lying on the ground.
Buster had been proud OF It a mo-
ment before, but now he hated the
sight of II. He was still very curious
about what Mr.. Fox had been doing.
so he offered to exchange the sweater
for the charm.
Il don't really want to do IT," said
Mr.. Fox. but I will take the sweater
TO keep II from doing you any harm"
He wrapped the charm in a big leaf
and told Buster no mustn't open Il
until he got home. Buster thanked
him and started on. A little way
down the path he met Mr.. Elephant
and told him what a great bargain
he had made. Mr.. Elephant un-
wrapped tho leaf.
This Is only a broken doorknob.
Buster" he said. IF It was on n door
II might let you in. The sweater
would make you nice and warm and
wouldn't keep o from growing
Mr.. Fox has cheated you, but we will
get even with him"
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THE SIXTY-FIRST SECOND
BY owen johnson
A STORY OF LAST MINUTE THRILLS
Begins on This Page Monday, April IS

MY namo is Pannlo Sanchez.
emo Before God, | have done no
thing" The speaker was tremend-
ously excited.
Wei, Panfilo, that will take some
proving" the Ranger muttered.
What do you say?"
The gist OF his statement having
been repeated in Spanish, both prls-
oners burst into clnmorous eXplana-
ton OF their presence together. Pan
Mo. 1t seemed, had encountered his
companion purely by chance. and was
hOrritied now 10 learn h a his newly
made friend was wanted by tho au-
thOrities. In the midst Of his lncO-
horent protostations Mrs. Austin APP
pCared.
He is telling you the truth. Mr..
Law" she said, quietly. He IL ono
of my men"
Both M~exlcans looked blank. At
sight OF the speaker their mouths fell
open, and Panfilo ceased his gcstICu-
lutiOns.
Mrs. Austin went on: He Is my
horse breakers cousin. lie couldn't
have had any part IN that murder I'm
Jim Wells County, for no was at Las
Pllmas whom / left"
Ianllo recovered from his amaze
't''t f'iNAff'A NO h'AAA'A' N't 80
blessed his employer cXtravaEantly,
then no turned trlmuWphautly upon
his captur. "BauOldl' cried he.
There YOU have the truth. l arm an
excellent, Woodworking man and as
honest as God"
"AIl right; II he's your man, that's
enough Dave told her. "Now then.
boys, II will soon boz dark and ven
need some supper before we start. II
won't hurt Anto's horse to rest "a bit,
either. o are under arrest" he
ualrd, addressing the latter "you
understand what that meaus2"
Isl, sonOrl"
~ won't tie you unlcss"-
'Np, senOr!" AntO Understood per.
fcotly, and was grateful.
well, then, build a fire, and you
Pantllo, lend a hand. The sonora vii.
need a cup OF tea, for we three hay,
a long ride ahead OF US Pannlo, 20
bring my horse"
How long has that fellow been
working for yOu2' Law iarkod his
head in the direction Pannlo had
taken,
"Not long, don't know much
about him." Alalro confessed. Then.
as II In answer 10 HIS unspokeu quos-
ton, but I'm sure he's all right"
"L be looking UP range for your
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CHAPTER III.
(Continued.)

(Continucd)
u T. sklrted the water hole, and
IA seated himself with his heels
together and his elbows
@F propped upon his spread
knees in the military position for
close shooting. From where he sat
he commanded an unobstructed view
Of the thicket's edge. Next be mois-
tened his lips and uttered an inde-
scribable low whistle. At intervals
he repeated the call. Suddenly out
OF the grass burst a blue quail, run
uIng with wings outstretched and
very feather ruffled angrily. II
paused, and the bark OF the thirty
thirty sounded loudly. Mrs. Austin
saw that he had shot the little birds
mead or. She spoke. but he stilled
her with n gesture. threw in a second
shell, ana repeated his magic call.
There was a longer walt this time, but
hnally the performance was repeated.
The marksman rose, picked up tho
two birds, and came back TO the
camping place.
Kind OF a low-down trick when
they've Just started housekeeping,
amt it?' he smiled.
Mrs. Austin saw that both crested
heads had been clearly severed.
THAT is quite wonderful" she said.
You must DO m unusually good
shot"
"Ncs'm. You can fool turkeys tho
same way. Turkeys are easy
What do you say 10 them? What
brings thcm out, all ruffled up?" she
asked, curiously.
Law had one OF tho birds picked by
this time. ~ tell 'em a snake has got
me. I reckon each one thinks The
other Is in trouble and comes 10 the
rescue. Anyhow, It's a mighty mean
trick"
lie would not permit her to heir
with the breakfast, 50 she lay back
enjoying h luxury OF her hard bed
and watching her host, whose per.
sonality, now that she saw him by
daylight, had begun 10 challenge hel
interest.
Physically Law was OF an admirable
ENTHUSIASTICALLY over six feet in
height, with wide shoulders and lean
strong limbs. Although his face was
schoolcd 10 mask all but the keencst
emotions, the dizziness OF his move
ments was eloquent, b~etraylng thai
complete muscular and con,
troll which comes from life In m,
open. a pair OF b%lue-gray, media,
tive eyes, with a whimsical fashion OF
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"N-no! / left him at the ranch. l
don't know how he came to be here.
Unless IL Is rather stranger"
Dave shot a swift, i~nterrogatory
glance AZ Panfllo's travelling compan-
ion, but AntO's face was stony. his
black eyes were fixed upon the fro.
With an abrupt gesture Law flung
aside tho contents OF his cup and
strobe to Families horse, which stood
dejcctodly with reins hanging.
where arc you-gOlug?" AlRire
rose n~CryOuSly.
II was nearly dark now; only the
crcsts OF tho ridges were plain against
the luminous sky. IN the brushy bot
tom OF the arroyo the shadows were
deep. Alaire had no wish to DO left
alone with the prisoner.
with bridle-rein and carbine In hts
left hand, the Ranger halted, then.
STOPPING for Anto's discarded car
tridgc-belt, he ! Jped Il over his sad
dIc-horn. lilo vaultei easily into the
seat, saying:
Il md that mare pretty well. Your
man may not Boo uDlo 10 md her"
Then no turned hts borrowed horses
mead toward d. brush.
AutO had squatted motlonless until
this moment, no had not even turned
Ito 'f'Ht bAl lbNs Without the AllEnt-
est warning, he uttered a loud call.
n might have served equally well as
"a summons or as an alarm, but IL
changed the hangers suspiCIons into
certainty. Dave uttered an angry eX-
c.amHtlpn, then % the startled woman
be cried.
Watch this mani Ho can't hurt
you, for I'yo got his shells" 10 his
prisoner he said, sharply: stay
where you ore! Don't move!" Tho
next instant ho had loppl into the
brush ON tho tracks OF Paunlu san.
carz, squirting the tired gray pony
into vigorous action.
10 WAS ava uncomfortable situation
ir which AllIrD now found herself
Law was too suspicious. she mur-
INJURED 10 herself ne was necdIcssIv
Wr.ulJtmailg; b felt exceedingly III
al ease as o.. pony's hoot- beats Crer,
fainter She was NOT afraid of Anto.
having dealt with Mexican y~aougros
for several years. yet she could NOT
forget that he was a murderer. and
shc wondered what she was expected
o. lo n he should try 20 escape. IL
was absurd 10 suppose that Panhlo.
her hired man, could be capable
of trcachery; the mere suspicion "a
a sort OF reflection upon her,
(To Be ContlnuedJ
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wrlnkling half-shut when he talked,
relieved a c~ountenance that otherwise
would have been a trine grim and
sombre, The nose was prominent n
boldly arChed, the ears large and pro-
nounced and standing well away from
the head; the mouth was thin-lipped
and mobile. Alaire tried TO read that
bronzed visage, with little success
until she closed her eyes and regarded
the mental Image. Then b found
the answer Law had the lace and
the head OF a hunter,
On the whole, when Alaire had fin
ished her analysis she rather resented
the good impression Law had made
upon her, for on general principles
she chose to dislike and distrust men.
Rising, she walked painfully 10 the
pond and made a leisurely toilet.
Breakfast was ready when she re-
turned, and once more the man sat
upon his heels and smoked while she
ate, Alaire could not catch his eyes
upon her, except when he spoke, at
which time his gaze was direct and
open; yet never did she feel free from
his intensest observation,
After n while she remarked: I'm
glad TO see a Ranger in this county
There has been a lot OF stealing down
our way, and the Association mer
can't seem TO stop II. Perhaps you
can"
The Rangers have a reputation In
that line" he admitted. But there
is stealing all up and down the Dor
der. since the war. You lost any
stuff2"
"Ycs. Mostly horses"
Sure! They need horses In
Mexico"
Tho ranchers have organized
They have formed a sort OF vigilance
committee in each town, and talk o.
using bloodhounds."
"BlOodhounds amt any good, out,
side OF novels. II beef got scarce
them Greasers would steal tho dog
and eat EN-" He added, media,
lively. Dog amt such bad eatln,
either"
Have you tried ~"
Mr., Law nodded, 1T was bette,
than some Of the army beef we go
In the Philippines"
do you like to read?" she asked
him.
Say! It's my favorlte form OF ex
ercise." Laws b~lue-gray eyes wer,
eNpressionless, his face was bland
Why"
II have a great many books at La.
Palmas. You might enjoy some 0
them"
Now that's nice OF you, ma'am
Mebbe I'll look into this cattle-steaIin
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For Meatless Day

nEANS make an excellent substi-
Is tute for meat and, for a change,
you might like them prepared as
follows: Cook beans in usual way
Mash two cupfuls and stir in half a
pound OF grated cheese, salt 10 taste,
and sufficient bread crumbs to make
q mixture that YOU can form into a
roll. Bake in moderate oven, basting
occasionally with butter substitute
win be found delicious thus prepared.
Tomato sauce should be served with
this dish.
BEAN CHOWDER.
The dried lima beans are best for
chowder. Soak over night and cook
q cup OF beans. When tender add "A
small onion, sliced and Drowned In
drlpplngs, also sliced carrots (1bout
one pound and simmer half IN hour.
Ten minutes before it is done dissolve
a t|easpoonful OF corn starch in half a
cup Of milk and stir 1t into the
chowder. Season TO taste.
LENTlLS.
Lentils are more easily d,gcstod
than beans and make a most Uppc-
tizing food. They can be baked,
steWed or lurricd, and are very nice
served with rice. AS ~crOquettes,
mixed either with rice or beans, they
are a nutritious substitute for meat.
A favorite Southern dish is prepare
by soaking one cup OF leHtlls Uy,
night. Drain, w with fresh water
.V,A gn,L N..FtT g14 gu1NF Tor hale m
hour; then BRING 10 boiling point;
drain again, cover with boiling water
and simmer until lentlls are soft.
Into a baking dish put two table
spoonfuls OF butter substitute, add
a small onion and three red peppers
chopped fine; stir and cook this un-
III the butter substitute Is Drowned.
Put in two cups Of tomato pulp and
salt and pepper to taste, Drain the
lontils and add them, Cook in I'M
covered baking dish in moderate
oven about thirty minutes.
scALLoPEO POTATOES.
Potatoes viii take the place OF meat
~ you slice them fine and arrange a
layer in the baking pan. Sprinkle
over il pepper, salt and bits Of but
ter substitute ana 50 proceed until
dish is nearly full. Cover with milk
end bake three quarters of an hour
I'm a hot oven. Just before serving
break a few eggs on top OF the pota-
toes and return to the oven until the
eggs are Of tho desired consistency
Bits OF sliced onions added to each
layer may be considered an Improve,
ment by the cook. Cold boiled pota-
toes can be used for this dish bv COW
pring each layer Of potatoes with a
white sauco. Instead Of eggs the tor
may be covered with a layer OF cheese
and then a layer OF bread crumbs
prinkled with bits OF butter sub
tiitute. This should then be PLACED
Ia the oven until brown.
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~ HE newcomers exchanged a
word or two in Spanish, then
Va the second rider flung himself
from his saddle and made for
the water. He was lying prone and
drinking deeply when out OF nowhere
came a sharp command.
"Oigal Hands up, both OF you!"
The first arrival jumped as II Il rat
tlesnake had buzzed at his back, the
second leapcd TO his feet with an
oath; they stared in tho direction
whence the voice had come.
tDrop your gun. Compunorol" Tho
ordpr was decisive; IL was directed
at Jthe man who hal first appeared,
ion the other had loft bis Winchester
Ia It's BCabbaId.
Both McNicaus cried, as n at a cue.
~WhO speaks"
"A Ranger
Ehc man Law had addressed let fan
hl5 rifle; two pairs Of dark hands
rose slowly. Then tho Ranger went
on IN Spanish,
'iAntO, lower your lCft hand and un-
buckle your bolt" Anto did as he
was told, his revolver and cartridge
belt dropped TO the ground. And
F"N' 40 lNe same. Mind
YOU, the left handl Sow face about
ana walk TO the charco, both Of you.
G0Od!'
Law stepped into view, his Win
CHESTER In the crook OF his arm. lie
rmptied the three discarded weapons.
men, walking 10 AntO's horse. he re-
moved the second carbluo from be-
meath tho saddle Zap and elected its
s,r,ls into his palm.
RMS done, ha addressed the
stranger, Now, friend. who arc YOU.
ana why arc you riding with this fal-
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aAVubhN dBdAh w hOAA hhA
OF course, proper standing position
should be taught all children early
enough in life to avoid these trou-
bles later, but exercises for the leg
and feet muscles, proper shoes con-
baining arch supports which support
the feet and ankle bones as they
should be held will build up the
arches and mako them Arm and
strong again.
It Is a deplorable fact that a great
many persons who call themselves
uhiropodists know little II anything
shout proper shoes, while, as a mat
' Yer OF fact. they should be experts on
mis- subject. They should likewise
understand the delicate anatomy Of
NE feet and instruct their patients
on this subject, else their treatments
will prove but temporary.
The normal shoe should At snugly
md at the same time allow plenty OF
soom for the toes; It should be suf-
nciently wide at the sole, have a low
heel, have elasticity over the instep
md give plenty Of room for the toes.
A medium high heel lends proper
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The Bargain.

The bargain.
NNE damp. chilly morning the
farmers wife called Buster to
the kitchen door and put n
beautiful gray sweater on him. Ny!
how proud no was. He raced about
tho barnyard no that everybody
could 500 II. and then slipped through
the hole In the fence 20 show 1t to
hls friends In the forest. Soon he
saw Mr.. Fox.
Don't como any closer" called MI
Fox and then turned his back on
Buster. who stopped. his feelings
hurt. But in a little while no Do
came Interested In what Mr.. Fox vas
doing. He had somcthing round n
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support TO the arch, and extremely
high, or French heels, are not only
injurious to the feet but to the gen.
eral health Of the wearer, because
they throw many OF the important
organs OF the body out Of gear. The
toe of the shoe should conform to the
shape OF It and be only slightly mar
rover than the bare foot in standing.
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dillon. You may try taking a tea
spoonful lemon juice fifteen minutes
before meals and at bedtime, n use
an electric vibrator on the back Of
The neck, gently, for Ave minutes at
a time.
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and Cunning Match Wits
AS q Woman Looks On
And Fears for One

Copyright Mcclure Newspaper syGats)
r AMe. AEun wife Of a rancho. Is lost in a Tu1 dsIt. but finally uaMe a vtrhoe
IMTfhh .Ms iall Law a ranger who. makes her comfortable for the st Nett morning Law
nlNnea tAt ho Nl call In NNe o. Qn and bag them Tor NNAkAt
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ONlONS-THERBSA F.: Onions
are n most healthful food. They
contain a powerful sulphur oil. pro-
mote digestion, induce sleep, relieve
rheumatic pains and are also a SPLEEN
did remedy for coughs and colds, as
wen as being a mild laxative.
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cANKER SORES AND GUM
BOILS-FRANCES r.: Internal
treatment is necessary for these, bur
peroxide Of hydrogen. borax or lis
tcrine on a puff OF cotton will help
remove them after they have APP
pCarCd.
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HOW TO EARN A kLus REMNANT

A TWENTY TWOINCH folt psnnant mad.
~ in tho Klub colou, blue and gold, and
bearing tho kiddis Klub name. win IN
given free 70 every member who secures five new
msmbcrs and TO eTeU nov Klub meu.lsr Who
buuss 10 with him four other new membsn. si1
roll1ns numh.rod Ia rtat0n must DO sent In
WA each nov name, together With ths AgnAture
Az and adlRS Of each new member, lust a.
ulu.rrd when Individual hddiS Apply for mem
/. HHllp.
Members who prefer 20 MAY obtain ponnAnta by
.~ulIg 10 oenA With names.
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.Two-Minute Beauty Chats
<uGA By Pauline Furlonq
,yfsht. 1913. b. The Pres Publishing Co. IThe New YoTk Ercnlns WoT
HOU to Prevent Fallen Arches

To-DAY'S pictures show the natural foot and one
with the arch hattened, and In the latter ilustra-
ton the bones OF the foot are spread out and sunk
down so that the entire sole OF the foot rests on the
ground, instead of Just the outer and inner sides, heel
and great toe.
n.aa.-.- .Aa raLIa. A.ll -ai-. L-L 81 ~. .Iaaa 81
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TO HELP RESTORE DYED HAIR

TO NATURAL coGoR0MRs. r. L.
c.: Massage the scalp with |cocoanut
oil each night for at least Ave min
utcs and brush with n clean, pene-
trating brush at least fifty strokes,
after the massage. This Will encour-
ago circulation and a flow OF natural
oil from the scalp to the hair.
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TO sTERlLlZE MANICURE
FOOLS AND 5LAcKHEAD Elk.
1RAcToR-ETHEL H.: Dip the in
struments before and after using in
bio per cent. solution Of carbolic acid.
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he arches and aches throughout the muscles of the calf Of the leg should
take warning and find out II the arches are weakening and about to fall,
because this trouble may be- benefited If taken in time and the arches
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HOW TO MAKE ESSENCE BEN
xOlN-MARGARET w: Take small
humps OF gum benzoin and place
Nom in a bottle containing one-half
nint pure alcohol. Continue 10 add
The Jumps from time TO time. shak-
lfhg at intervals, until the alcohol viii
hot take up any moro OF the Jumps.
BILIOUS EADAcHE- MRS.
BARRY G.: or course, only diet and
internal treatment. free action OF the
bowels. &c, will overcome this con
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TO CLEANSE FALSE TEETI

TO CLEANSE FALSE TEETH
AND BRIDGE WORK IN THE
MOUTH l.. c.: II is possible
mat the sore condition OF the gums
b caused by lack Of cleanliness. You
should cleanse the dental pieces with
scalding water, a clean small brush
end finish by dipping them in lis
terlne.
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TO EEFAcE scARs-MRs. D. NJ

TO EFFACE SCARS-MRS. y. N.
r.: Skin peelins will likely efface the
scars II they are not too deeply rooted.
Gentle manipulation may also help
Remove them. once each day mas
sage the scars with the following:
Boric acid, 3 te]aspoonfuls: alcohol, l
ounce: fannie acid, . teaspoonfuls;
orange flower water. l ounce.
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CHAPTER III.

~ HE newcomers exchanged a
word or two in Spanish. then
the second rider flung himself
from his Rnddle md mndo for
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(COntinucd.)
T. sklrted the water hole, and
Ia seated himself with his heels
together and his elbows
@1 propped upon his spread
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-24
Colored Boy Badly Hurt.

Mckinley BrowH. the thirteen year
Old negro boy OF Richmond who was
shot on Mount Airy street by Robert
Pully the twelve year-o old son OF j. J.
Pully, or 1909 Halifax street. today
lies in the Petersburg hospital in A
paralyxed condition unable TO move
the lower part OF his body.
The negro boy was, shot by the
white lad with ,22-calibre rife. the
bullet striking him in the back and
entering the spine, causing total pa
ralysis of the spine. There is even
small chance OF his recovery.
According 10 meagre reports Of the
affair the Puliy boy, in company with
another white boy, were on their way
home through a street inhabited by
negroes. The Brown boy. who lives
III Richmond, and who Is visiting
soma negroes in This city IS said 10
have attacked the two white boys,
who ran home with the negro boy.
The Pully boy went into his home
and came out on the porch with the
rifle with the intention of soaring the
negro away. The negro did not move
and dared the small white boy to
shoot, VINO hred. the ball striking the
negro in the back He was rushed
to the Petersburg hospital by the
father OF the white boy and every
medical attnetion was given him.
No police action has been taken
in the case as yet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-24
LASS|TER PROMOTED
To MAJOR-GENERkL
Native of Petersburg and Former
Brigadier In the Army is Honored
With Highest Rank

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Petersburg. Va, Aug. 23.-The Of
fetal report from the war department
contains the news that Brigadie- Cen
eral William Lassiter has hcen made
major general.
General Lasster is a native Of this
city and a brother Of Hon Charles I.
Lassiter, one OF the leading attorneys
here, and is the son Of the late DIR.
d. w Lassiter. who for many years
was one of Petersburg most prom
inent physicians.
General Lassiter graduated from
the famous old Mccall be school in this
city and later entered West Point,
where he graduated with honors and
subsequently became instructor OF ar
tllery tactics. He has been on the
western front since American entered
the war, serving with the artillery.
He was a frequent visitor to Peters
burg before going TO France. Charles
r. Lassiter. brother OF General LASH
ter, will go to France the first Of Sep
tember with the Virginia contingent
of Y. NJ. c. A. secretaries under John
Garland Pollard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-24
MAY RENT FARMS AND
LOAN LAND TO GOVERNMENT

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 23.--In accord
ance with the resolution adopted in
the meeting of business men held at
the chamber OF commerce yesterday
afternoon, President Barton Myers
this morning appointed the following
members of the committee to neRo-
tIate between the government and the
owners of the Green farm and the
Ironmonger farm with a view To
bringing the two parties to terms
j. c. Prince, J. II Brownley. II. O.
Barbee. James V. Trehy. Norman II
Slack, u. Fender, Phillip Levy, John
A. Lesner, II, Nj Kerr and r. Frank
Welton.
The members Of the committee will
meet today AZ ! O'Clock at luncheon
In the Chamber OF Commerce club
quarters and Will discuss plans for
getting the owners and the govern
ment together
1.-TWO plans have been put forward
by members OF the committee to set
tie the difficulty which now exists
The first plan is to raise a fund suf-
ficient TO cover the difference be-
tween the price the government is
willing 10 pay for the property and
the price asked and pay the differ
ence. The other plan is 10 raise
a fund with which to rent the prop
eTty for the period OF The war and
deliver 1t 10 the government for that
period rent free.