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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03

filed notice of his candidacy with the secretary of state yesterday.
 Prohibition. state. national and worldwide comes first among the great issues upon which he states his position, then follow in order due recognition and honor to soldiers, sail- ors and marines; opposition to a union of church and state; advocacy or wo- man suffrage equality of educational opportunity; sympathetic relationship between labor and capital, and laws for the better protection of tne Farmer
 Tn conformity with my preliminary statement, issued before my departure for the peace conference" says Mir. Musgrove. q now announce my can.i- dacy to represent the state of Alabama. in the United States Senate. subject to the action of the democratic pri- mary next spring.
 My decision to enter this race was reached after the most mature delib- eration.
 '"The problems facing our country today are freighted with vast possl- bilities for good or evil. The demand for their solution is urgent, and they must be solved. If they are solved aright 1t must be 1t the hands of those who are in sympathy with the needs. the hopes and the ideals of the great mass of American citizens
 Mir Musgrove states that he is op- posed to the repeal of the wartime prohibition law and supports the league of nations, of the latter say ing:
 q have no patience with those who hesitate or quibble over technical terms of the covenant and who pre- tend apprehension lest America sur render her national prerogative.
 "As active and aggressive as the H. quor interests ever were" continued MT Musgrove, "is the element of so- ciety which would bring about in this country a union of church and state. The danger is none the less real be- cause the campaign is carried on by subtle and indirect methods well cal culated to deceive the unobservant. Every influence of this character must be met and sternly suppressed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
MONEY TO PAY ALL DEBTS RAISED BY
 CHURCH MEMBERS

The Second Presbyterian church at special meeting of members of the con- rreeation last Sunday raised $S55o within 20 minutes. which more than pays all or it's indebtedness.
 The church has been carrying consid- erable debt ever since the new edifice at Tenth aveneu and Twelfth street was erected, and some of the leading mem bers decided that it was about time to clear up the mortgage and pay off the floating debt. Accordingly the special mee.ing was held Sunday and not only enough money to pay the mortgage and floating debt, but about Anon -s'rral was subscribed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
Sergeant Holt Returns
 From Service Overseas

Sergeant Hartwell Holt, son of Mir. and Mrs. Allen M. Holt, has returned from Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss, where he had just been discharged from the army upon his return from France.
 Sergeant Holt is in fine health and al though not yet 2l years old, he was pro- noted to sergeant first class while in France and for the past three months of his se\Yice abroad was stationed at. general headquarters. Ordinarily he would have been discharged at Camp Gordon but he was in charge of a party of men who were to be discharged It Camp Shelby and accordingly received his own discharge there. He stopped Tn Birmingham between trains last week en route to Hattiesburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
Little Helen Frye Will
 Be Laid at Rest Today

Funeral services for Helen Mushat Frye, the little 5-year-old daughter Of MT. and Mrs. John H. Frye, who died at the family home, Roebuck Springs. Sunday night, will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock. with interment in Elmwood MT Frye is presi dent of the Traders National bank.
 Despite her tender years the little girl was much beloved by wide circle. of friends who are deeply distressed at her death. Much sympathy is extended the bereaved parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
 PROHIBITION IS FIRST PLANK IN PLATFORM OF BRICK MUSGROVE Jasper Capitalist Files His Formal Announcement of
 Candidacy for United
 States Senate

In formal announcement given out yesterday L. Breckenridge Musgrove of Jasper states the platform upon which he will make the race for United States Senator next year.
 Mr Musgrove, complying with the primary election law requirements,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
Prohi Leaders to
 Attend Conference

L, B Musgrove and pr. Brooks LAW renee left yesterday for Washington to attend a conference of prohibition lead CTS. The conference will be held by of the Anti-Saloon League of America and of the pro- hibition cause generally who have just completed a survey of the country.
 The conference will obe held on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday and wa be attended by number of the leading prohibitionists in the United States and Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
Two Extra Judges on
 Circuit Court Bench

Judge r. Lloyd Tate. state supernumery judge, and Judge Lum Duke of Opelika are here for this week to assist with the dockets of the criminal and civil di- visions of the circuit court. Judge Tate is assisting with the criminal docket and Judge Duke with the civil
 The case of Frank Mccoy. charged with grand larceny. buying, receiving or con cealing stolen property was convicted be- fore Judge Tate yesterday. no sentence being fixed by the jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
New Incorporation

Papers of incorporation were filed in the probate court yesterday by the Bir- mingham Automobile Clearing House Qnc). The capital of this organization consists of $4000, but will begin busi- nesss with 5000 paid in. Its purpose is to manufacture. buy. repair and sell automobiles and accessories.
 The officers and board of directors elected follow: P. H. Hambright. pres ident, manager and director; Waltor Mccoy. vice president and director; Thomas Mccoy, secretary, treasurer and director
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
Henry King Resumes
 the Practice of Law

Henry J. King, Jr., who has for the past year been connected with the em- ployment bureau at the city hall, an nounced yesterday that he had resumed the practice of law and has removed to his former office at the Lyon-Terry building.
 The city commission recently adopted a resolution to cut down the force in the employment office MT. King rendered his resignation owing to this fact and has resumed his profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
Closed Conference

Members of the master plumbers or ganization yesterday afternoon held a conference with the city commission. The conference was held behind closed doors The plumbers said after the meeting that they would have something to say on the matter next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
PERSONAL

Dr. A. E. Meadow. formerly of Bir- mingham, who has been living at Col mant. Shelby county, the past two years. has returned to Birmingham and resumed the practice of medicine with offices in the First National Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
COLLEGE
 GLEE CLUB ID GIVE
 CONCERT TONIGHT
Colonel Caffey of New York to Make Alumni Address at Howard Commence
 ment Exercises

The Howard College Glee club will give it's annual commencement concert in the Howard college auditorium to- night, beginning at S:S0 o'clock. The club is Nd to be the best in the his tory of~the institution. A large audi ence is expected. large number of Birmingham people usually fill the au ditorium for the commencement con cert. which is considered the best of all the concerts given by the club.
 The programme for tonight follows:
 PART l. Alma Mater (Selected), by the clab. America Stephens band Mickey tMor- eD, by Joe Jeffers, soloist and quartet Beautiful Ohio 0EarD, by Belton Sims and quartet
 The Lord Is My Light tBurnham), by the club
 Youll Think It Is (Arranged), by Col1is Cunningham.
 Si Mes Vers Avaient des Allies (Hahn), and Little Mother of Mine (Burieigh). by Gladstone Jackson
 Arpy "Reminiscences (Selected) by soldier quartet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
DIR. WIGGINS SPEAKS

 to the president, Dr. Daniel. of Birmins- ham-Southern college, and also to all the members of the faculty, of which 1 have the honor to be one, that Birmingham mas shown so much appreciation of the com mencement exercises of our college said Dr Robert Lemuel Wiggins, professor of English at the Birmingham-Souther col lege
 "For weeks the faculty and the students have been working on our programmes for the commencement exercises in order to present the very best and most Inter esting programms that it was possible 10 compile and we feel that we have done our very best and that our very best has been appreciated.
 "Especially has the music of the col lese Glee club under the able direction of Dr. Burt Parker Richardson, been complimented pr. Richardson has brought the GIee club up to very fine standard unsteady and it's every ap- pearance, whether the work be ensemble. solo or quartet work, has been pleasing on every programme
 CT Would like to take occa sion just here to speak of the great sermon on last Sunday morning preached by Bishop Alnl- worth at Highlands Methodist church before the vast audience that filled tha. edifice regard Bishop Ainsworths baaccalaureate sermon before the Bir- mingham- Southern college as master niece of oratory; nothing could have been finer and this is the consensus of opin- ion at the college and from everyone whom I've heard speak of the occasion
 This being the first commencement O. Birmingham-South college since the consolidation a year ago, pr. Wigs'hs continued. 'the greatest interest has been shown, not only by the students who are now attending the college, but by the alumni which is very encouraging to all of us who are working for the upbuiid- ing and the good of the institution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
INTERMISSION

PART II.
 Piano Solo (Selected), by Miss Merle Beasley.
 The Sweetest Flower That Blows CHaw- ley), and Catastrophe (Sprague), by the club.
 Till We Meet Aagain (Whiting), by Colis Cunningham. so'oist. and quartet. Night G<ing>, and Pharisee and Sadu- zee (Rohinson), by the club.
 Winds in the Trees (Thomas), Sweet Little Woman of Mine (Bartletb, and You Sang To Me (Clarke) by Gladstone Jackson.
 GLEE CLUB MEMBERS
 Following are the members of this years club:
 Gladstone Jackson. tenor and director. First tenors. ! Jeffcrs. H. II. McGinty. N Patterson, R, Day B Sims. First Passes: R. Erickson, H. C. Williams, A. Mobley. F. Coley, L. Move. Second tenors: c. Cunningham, F. R. Smith. C. Herren o. B. Newman. C.. Harliss. Second Basses: M, ]. James. r. Var broueh. M Aubrey, c. F. Matthews, F. l. Haynes. Substitutes: M McLane. K. Shelbourne, Nj Holley and C. Myers,
 The annual alumni address to be given by Col Francis G Caffey in the audi icrium at II o'clock this morning will h" the feature of the morning exercises ot the Howard college commencement Colonel Caffev is district attorrev of New York citv He is native A'ahamian, having been born in Wilcox county.
 ALUMNI BANQUET
 Other events of the day will be the business meeting of the Howard college niumni association 10 be held in the Franklin Literary society hall at 10 o'clock this morning, the alumni banquet. to take place in the college dining room, Renfroe hall at ! o'clock. and the 0slee club concert, which will he held at S:30 o'clock tonight.
 Tomorrow morning at 1O3O o'clock grad nation exercises will be held in the col Iege auditorium, when the haccaiaureat" address will be delivered by Dr. E. w. Sykes. president of CoSer college, Harts- vile s. c. Graduating exercises con clude the commencement programme.
 Those who will receire deorees are:
 Miss Frances Martin, Miss Bennie cninks Miss Nelle Pulliam, w. w. Adams. A. D. Zbinden Arthur Duke Fl. C. Williams, w. Forbes Yarbrough. Collis Cunningham, Mercer J. James, and l., M. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
SUITS FILED

Mary K Davis filed suit in the circuit court yesterday against George Reese for 5000 as the result of injuries received ,y her minor son, who Is alleged to have ,een hit by an automobile. driven by the defendant. while he was riding a mule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
City Commission

The regular weekly meeting of the city commission will be held this mornin s Ut 10 o'clock and this afternoon at , ,'clock It is understood that certain
 commissioners have some vital questions to bring up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
CHURCH EDUCATION THEME OF ADDRESS
 BY |. M. DANNELLY
Birmingham-SOuthern Com mencement Exercises of Unusual Interest and
 Largely Attended

The Freshman and Sophomore declama- yesterday morning as part of the opening commencement exercises of the Birming- ham-Southern college, after which Clar- ence M. Dannelly GA. B.. '12l delivered an inspiring address on Church Educa- tion.'
 The Reclamation contests were for medals awarded by the school, one to classes. There were three Freshman con- testants and four for the Sophomores All the boys showed that they had had ex- cellent training and did exceedingly well The result of the contest was withheld by the judges until Wednesday night, when the degrees will be conferred upon the members of the graduating class. The subjects upon which contestants spoke follow:
 Freshmen: "The symbol of Our Ma tion," by A. B. Davidson; "Poincare' S Welcome to Wilson, by J. NJ. Akin; Wilson's Reply to Po;ncare,' by r. D. Scrivner. Sophomore: Americas Privi-
 
 of the Declaration of Independence" by A. l.. Branscomb; "Patriotism, by w. c. Barnes Liberty and Patriotism.' by J. M. Metcalf
 COLLEGE PROFESSORS
 Dr. Dannelly. in his address upon Church Education,'' emphasized the fact that d religious education is as es- sential as that of business and referred to the alarming number of college profess sors who either do not belong to the church or were nonbelievers in the inn mortality of the soul. He also refuted the common idea that professors of denomi national schools were not allowed free dom of thought He said that they were allowed freedom of thought and should teach the Bible not only as classic, but for it's religious benefit.
 At S:3O last night a musical programme by the Glee club and the B. s. C. quartet and a literary address by Dr. Andrew Sledd. Emory college, Atlanta, was car ried out Dr. Sledds address was mo- less great than the musical programme. which showed that the boys had had an excellent trainer in pr. F. P, Richardson The musical programme consisted of:
 March of the Guard Georgia Din ner" "Po' Little Lam and Blow Had, Col Norf Win" by the Glee club. Winter Sing" 'There, Little Girl, Don't Cry" Mother Machree" and "A Toast" by the B. S. c. quartet. 'The Song of the Sword solo, by Dr. E. F. Richa rlsOn
The sun., 1919-08-16
Berlin WOMEN ASK
fKfSoNERy RETURN
roisce Finally Check Noisy
Decentralization.

6knLIN. Aug. t5.---A womon's damon
sueuon Tor the speedy return OF German
prisoners Of war held IN Phiiharmonio
hau yesterday ended whom the woman
se.s dispersed by the police after they
mao marched to the Chanceilory where
they gave the soldiers q tongue lashinr.
the meeting IN Philharmonic Hall was
noisy. Women screamed, some tore at
neir hair and others tainted. Some Of
.ne speakers on tho program gave up
their EFFORTS TO talk to the audience. DR..
Doertng, former Court Pastor, finally
reestaoiished order. Sister Monika. n
nurse for many years, defended tho
governments efforts TO have the Ger
man prisoners released but her voice
wes. drowned out by those of the
eudience who began weeping and shout
ins that tho only solution of the oues-
tion was the displacement Of the
government.
Some OF the more excited women
proposed the organisation OF a crusade
to cross the frontier and bring the
prisoners homo by force and similar
schemes. Ono woman caused intense
excftement by reading an altered ac-
count OF the prisoners terrible sufferinFs
During quiet period Of the meeting
IL was voted to address wireless mes.
eaees regarding the release of prisoners
TO Japan and tho United States.
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HELD AS DEATH CAR DRIVER.
Arthur Williamson Arrested I'm
"Tanner" smith Case.

Arthur Williamson. %. OF 2S4 Broad
way. Brooklyn. said to be the chauffeur
who drove George Lewis. Robert Shaw
and three other men TO the Marginal
Club in Eighth avenue. where Tanner
Smith was killed. was arrested yester-
day and held without bail for examine
tion on Monday.
According to Assistant District Attor-
aey Joyce, who said he obtained state
ment from the prisoner. Williamson was
ordered by his employer to drive TO
Chambers and West street. where Lewis
and his friends were waiting. When
they arrived at the Marginal Club, Will
hanson remained in the car. he said. A.
the sound Of firing he decided to move
away. He denied knowing the intent OF
his passengers. Williamson was arrested
at Sixth avenue and Fortieth street.
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WOMAN SUES PLANT ESTATE.
Aslss 100000 for Alleged $4,000
Life Annuity,

New LONDON. Conn. Aug i5.-The
estate OF the late Morton +. Plant has
been made defendant in suit brought
by Jennie NJ Lynch OF Onset, Mass. who
asks for s200. 900 for breach OF contract,
alleg ng that the late Commodore Plant
on February II. 1908. delivered to her a
written agreement to pay her $1,000 a
month for the rest of her life.
The plaintiff alleges that a claim for
the amount due her under the agreement
has been presented and payment refused
by the executors OF the will, The alleged
agreement states that the payments
were to be "a token OF grs altitude and
in consideration OF valuable personal
services rendered"
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ARMOUR THANKFUL
FOR GIFT OF SHOES
Suggests Builders Send Hin,
Whole Years Wardrobe.

CHICAGO, Aug Ill. Ogden Armour
wrote a pote OF thanks to-day to the
Builders and Traders Exchange. whose
members yesterday voted TO send a pair
OF shoes TO him because he said recently
that high prices had led him to have his
old shoes repaired. He enclosed his
address so the shoes would go astray.
He said when ne saw the bids OF the
builders and traders on building projects
he marvelled that their generosity
stopped at n pair of shoes. lie said this
was the year for him TO buy new
overcoat. and that even a whole years
wardrobe would be accepta bic.
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MOTOR CRASH KILLS WOMAN.
Five Persons Injured I'm Collision
Near North Adams, Mas.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. Aug. i5.-one
woman was killed and five persons In
jured to-day when large touring car
collided with a lighter machine and
crashed through a railing into the race
way of the North Adams Manufacturing
Company between this city and VIII
Jamestown
Mrs. John Thorpe Of Rockville Center,
y. Y, died shortly after the accident.
The injured include her maid and chauf-
feur. Mrs.. Alice Rlaess and Raymond
Klaess NJ Rockville Center and l.. w
Kelley OF Jersey City. All the injured
were brought to a local hospital. Mrs.
Thorpe was pinned beneath the car with
her head under water
The chauffeur and maid, whose names
1t has been unable 10 obtain. were to-
gether on the front seat The party was
on the way from New York 10 Enfield
N H
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PROPOSALS..

OFFICE OF TIRE COMMISSIONERS OF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Washing
ton, ID. C.. August -. l9l9.-SEAI.Ep
PROPOSALS VIII b. received at this o.
nce until o'clock =. NJ, August %. 1917
and then opened, for the purchase OF
tember /. 1919. TO and including November
80. 1919. Blank forms Of Proposals. Speci-
dcatinns together with necessary informa-
lion may BE- obtained from tho chief Clerk
~ the Engineer Department, Room i27,
District Building. LOUIS BROWNLOW,
rop,,niasIonerg
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RHODE ISLAND STILL RAIDED.
Complete O"tat Is Found Near
MuNsachuSctts Line.

PEovIpENcE. II. T.. Aus. 15.-Federa'
officers today made the first war time
prohibition raid in Rhode Island, seixinr
complete whislIey still outfit in the
Tiverton Woods. four miles from the
Massachusetts, line.
Frank Dorr and Domase Cote. both
OF Tiverton, were arrested and charged
with operating a still and were ar.
raigned before United States Commits.
sioner A. c. Matteson tonight. They
waived examination and were held ir
$1,000 bonds TO await action by the
Grand Jury.
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Filler AND REPORTER KILLED.
Army Aviator Loses Control sn
Making Third Loon.

PAprcAH, KY. Aug. l5.---Lieut. james
D. Stewart Of Parirasld, Memphis, and
8. Reed Campbell. reporter employed by
the Commercial Appeal, also Of Memphis
Tenn, we're killed when the army air
plane IN which they were giving exhi-
ptuou nights fell near the Country
Club here tonight at 1880.
The pilot was attempting TO make a
third loop when he lost control of the
machine. "
The sun., 1919-08-16
TRANSATLANTIC PARCEL rosr MAILS

TRANSATLANTIC PARCEL POST MAILS.
Great Britain. ireland. Egypt and british
indis-Ciose at A. III. August fs. So ortispaa
France (other countries must be specsiy
addressed for despatch by this steamcr,. Via
Havre: also parcel post mails for Frame.
Algeria and Tunis, Sc. In ssvois. $50 A. NJ
Beisium and Luxemburg-- at 9 A. NJ.
August 10, S.. West wauneke.
Gibraltar and Italy-t1ose at $50 A. NJ.
August IS Sc. san GiorRio.
Azores and Italy--Ciose at Z A. NJ August
H. Sc, Dante Mirhieri.
Ncrtsy-Clcse at A. N. August IS. e.
Portugsi--.ciose at A. NJ. August Is. g.
Urhe Mendi
Germany tpsrcel pos, mails and specially
S. wheaton 80 a. NJ kurust - h'm'urt
rosi mails for Union Of south Africa s..
g Portugal ard spain tspecIs If addressed
only, via Lisbon. Cadiz and barcelona: also
parcel post mails for Portugal, Sc. Unbe
mendi. A. NJ. August 10.
TRANsPACIFIC NAILS.
Connecting mails close ct g. p. o. and CITY
Hall stations at 80 p. NJ. daily.
cochin China. Netheriands " East indies s and
Philippine Islands tvia San Francisco), Au-
gust IS. Sc. Ecuador.
Japan. Cores, China, Siberia. siam, Cochin
pine Islands tvia Vancouver and Victoria, u.
%. September TO- Sc. Monteagle.
china VITA seattle). August 20, ss- Juvsry.
Cochin China and Netherisnds East Indies
via San Francisco). August q, ss Tenys
Tahiti, Marqueaas, Cook Isiands, New zea.
land and specially addressed mall for Aus.
t.slia tvia San Franciscc), August e, IS.
Pill Islands, New Zealand and Australia Via
vancouver and Victoria. b. c., September l.
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sURROGATE,s NorIcE.

SANDERS HENRY--In pursuance OF an
order Of Honorable John =. CohR'an, a Sur
roFgts Of the County nf New YORK.
notice IL hereby given to all persons
havirg rains against Henry Sanders, lAt.
on me County ~ New York. deceased, 10
nresent the same, with Vouchers thereof
10 ;he subscriber at her p ace OF transact
ing huHlntsS tho oftice of her attorneya
Manhattan IA the city % New York, on or
before the 25th day OF September NEXT
dated. New YORK, the 20lh day OF March,
1918 BERTHA SANDERS, ENecutrix
STANCHFIELD & LEVY, Attorneys for
E1ecutriS. l2O Broadway. Manhattan. ", T.
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BIn Asks tor old Ase pensions.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-Plans for old
age pensions for persons more than IS
years of age were proposed In a bill In
trcduced to-day by Senator McNary
tOre.) and referred to the Pensions
Committee. Under It's provisions per-
sons with Incomes OF not more than So
p week wosld receive weekly pension
Of 81.
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LOST. FOUND AND REWARDS.

LOST at Rectors or on street Thursday,
August 1Ath, a bracelet get with Cabachon
Sapphires with connecting links Of dIa
snonds nd sapphires. Liberal reward and
no questions asked Address 7. X. p. o.
Box sss. City Han station, New York City.
IDEAL CHOCOLATE PAINTING left on
auto trutk Thursday by errAnd boy. SIS
for return TO r. d. q B., ~ LAiEht ST.
Telephone Canal Sss5.
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LEON NOTICES.
Is THE ORPHANS COURT OF
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY.
April Term, 1919. No. 242.

Notice IL hereby given that tho Orphan.
Court ~ Philadelphia County, has decreed
upon evidence presented before j. NJ Rush
JermOn, Esq, Master, that the legal pre-
sumption OF the death OF said James
Hepburn has been made out and estab-
llshed and the said James Hepburn IL
alive or any person for him having evil
dence OF the continuance in life Of thu
said James Hepburn, are requested to
present the same to the Orphans Court
on the l4th day Of November 1918
JOHN C. HTNCKLEY
Attorney FOR Petitioner
lisl Chosinu, 81. Philsd,lphis, Pa.
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sITUATIONs WANTEp-MALR.

CHAUFFEUR. %. married. wishes POSI-
ton years experience; references. ~. 80
Sun office.