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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
This Pretty Girl Tells How She
Defes Age by Using Ordinary 81
Oatmeal to Beautify Her Complexion

New York According TO Mae Edna Wilder.
the wheels of time may he turned back
ward II a little common is used in
taking care of the skin. Like every thing
else the skin needs food care and attention.
Tho pores to do their work properly should
be kept open and scrupulously clean. After
being thoroughly cleansed they should be
fed. to nourish and bring to the skin that
beautiful youthful appearance every nor
NAL woman Graves. Miss Wilder. though
we'll past the time of life when mos: COM
complexion, and when asked how she re-
tains her youthful appearances. said:
at is simple process to appear youthful.
No one comes within ten years Of guessing
my age. Here is my secret. Go 10 any
grocery store and got ten cents worth OF
ordinary oatmeal. Put small quantity OF
the oatmeal in bag OF cheese cloth about
the size OF your hand. Drop on or into the
bag 10 drops OF derwillo. which can be OBJ
tained at any up-to-date drug store. dip in
warm water nd you would a wash
cloth. Wash your face. hands. arms neck
and shoulders night and morning. Let it
remain on the skin for minute. thus al
lowing the pores to absorb tho food value Of
the oatmeal. Wash or with warm water
rinse with cold water and dry Thoroughly.
Then apply dcrwilio. This is very import.
ant. In short time your skin will undergo
n marvellous change. a rosy hue mounts
the cheeks. and baby softness comes to the
skin The very first application Will con p.
vince you that this combination Is a most
effective one for heautifying purposes. 1t is
especially recommended for freckies, tan
sunburn, wrinkles. large pores. rough skin,
as 1t freshens AID beauties the complexion
and makes rough. red hands and arms
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
CONTRACTS FOR $50 SHIPS
CANCELLED BY E. N. HURLEY
Ten Milton Toms SUN Planned To
Take carr OF World
ShUTta,.c.

WASHl NOTION. March l-Conirae;s
To-! ! "1p s nirs, representing more tina
-,.u.pUn tons and AN estimated cost
OF 100000, 0ct. have been cancelled by
the Shipping Board
contracts now operative represent a
,othaEc building 10 bc built of
l".r0O,p"0 tons. The world shortage Of
shipping is 100000 tons
No contracts have been awarded for
ShlpS since September 20 last long be-
Tore the signing OF tho armisticc The
vessels now being constructed are All
Vel cargo SHIPS OF tho type best
h"Sc facts are Contained in Il letter
from Edward y. Hurley. chairman Of
In" ShIpping Board 20 Representative
HWaSer Sh"r!"y. chairman Of the
rouse Appropriations Committee made
ruD.ic today. Mr.. Hurley adds
e nave reached what We behave
is the limit of cancellations ON a Iarre
sca!". II IS our judSmcn: that 10
make other and further drastic cam
ions may cnEanc" our cost rather
than diminish it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
MlllTANTS PLAN GREAT
PROTEST DEMONSTRATION
VIII Flaunt Their banner Guarded by
Women in Prison Gnrb, When
President Sails.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-The ma
tional woman suffrage banner viii be
the last thing President Wilson viii
see on the shores OF America before
sailing for Europe next Wednesday. il
the women succeed IN plans made to-
day.
Miss Alice Paul, chairman Of the
party. left tonight for New York TO
take charge OF tho protest" demon
strat!on tina, VIII mark the sailing Of
The Pres idcnt
Among the features OF the demon.
stration will he a line Of woman at
the dock wearing prison garb. another
line displaying suffrage banners In
front OF tho Metropolitan Opera House
while the President is speaking and n
Watchnre" in Madison square. where
III VIII be burned all references to
deinocracy made by the President in
his historic addressed
Representatives OF the party from
manE States expect TO join in the dem
onstration with the members OF the
New York State branch OF which Mrs.
o. II. p. Belmont is chairman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
HOW "TIZ' 'GLADDENS
TIRED, ACHING FEET
No more sore, puffcd-up, tender,
aching feet-No ,corns
or callOuscs.

: "Tiz" makes sore. burning, tired feet
fairly dance with delight. Away 20
:thc aches and pains, tho corns. cal
louses, blistcrs, hunions and chilblains.
!, "Tfz" draws out the acids and poi
sons that puff up your feet. No matter
how hard you work, how long you
dance. how far you walk, or how Ions
you remain on your feet, "Tiz" brings
rcstful foot comfort "Tiz" is magical
grand. wonderful for tired. aching,
tswollen, smarting feet. All! how COM
sfortable. how happy you feel. Your
eject just tinglc for joy; shoes never
hurt or seem tight
} Get 25-cent box of "Tiz" now from
sany druggist or department store.
END foot torture forever-wear
smaller shoes, keep your feet fresh
sswcct and happy. Just think! II whole
years foot comfort for only o5 cents.
s1kdN. - sa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
CHURCH HILL PLANNING
PLAYGROUND FACILITIES
Meeting Under tu,picc. or Civic
Association VIII he Held
Thurhduy Night.

In an effort TO provide better play-
grounds for Church Hill young pcople
the Civic Association of that quarter
OF Richmond has inauG urated a move
ment which has for its purpose the
BRINGING together OF all people inter
csted in the idea
y meeting of the association will
he hcid Thursday night at s o'clock in
Springfield school. Plans for opening
the playground will be discussed i'm
this meeting. and an effort will be
made t" raise funds for fencing it.
1t is hoped that enough money can
be raised 10 provide grounds for base
ball, football basketball, track meets
and other athletic events
The grounds have been leased for
period of two years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
CASUALTY LISTS SHOW
ONE VIRGINIA MAN DEAD
Hrnnklin r. wilkins of charlottesville Dies
From Accident Several Arc
Wounded.

wAsHINGToN. March l-casualty lists
lie nf @qI show tne 3. Of on
ties, divided as follows Missing in action,
diet! OF accdcn,s and o,hcr causes, *; dici
Of diseasc 81: wounded degree uudctcr-
ed linS Slightly. iso s %so'na'a severely " wound
yirEinians and North carolinians in the
DIED FROM AcCIpENTs AID OTHER
Private.
wilkins ' DIED or nIsE EiHI,I!''s''''7 Va
RILEY. Royal w. naThan. n G.
repPerr Sh chs2IIs Midd ssy 4. & C.
scott '1W%SSui;S b DfT5i," STtIn I1
n, ,,,n nri'n,c y,
vouSDEp 'S SbbIEGRitiE 'uta SDErERMiSEp5
Min,s. rorney I sstssani iisI Branch. Va
B'anne,. Robert fr s; aberdeen y. c.
E n,ffsna I.,y wa + ~ nsnson c.
sisfS.i. HSFsr 81: G d%a4iaits. -
M i,sn T Tob.rs " pS wkes iG9.
Wallace. w dapS E s S2pGII1 :. c.
Mlnnien: iiernert i j.; New M Ma Va.
fmEviousLys kIGoKTsb KfhtEb
w Hnsf ur 5DicK IE:m T&nEr "
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED DIED. FROM
WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION.
Private.
WOUNDED tDEtiKEE UNDErERMINED.
IN ACTION.
Private.
RETURNEn no DUTY. TKEvIOUSLY RE
PORTED MISSING IN ACTION.
Rollins. Robert n r;iis. Ssyd'o". Va.
Bowling. William -. staunton: Va
WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION.
Sergeant.
Williams. Roland A.: Clifton Forge. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
WIFE OF DANIEL G. REID
FILES SUIT FOR DIVORCE
Process Server Tries to Force Papers
on Multimilltonnire, but He
Drops Them.

NEW YORK. March 1.-Danicl C.
Reid, multimillionairc director in nu-
mcrous banks. railroads and indus
trial enterprises and the organizer of
the tin plato trust, is tho defendant in
an action for separation filed by Mrs
Margaret c. Reid, who, as Miss Mabel
Carrier. Il beautiful Broadway stage
star, was the center OF lavish attention
The summons in the action was
banded to Mr.. Reid in the PennsylvG n la
railroad Station. according TO an af-
hdavit made today by a process server
Mr.. Reid haughtily refused to accept
the papers, he says. but he laid them
OH the arm of the Wall Street mag
nate as he turned to walk away. The
papers, fell to the floor. but were
rescued by an attendant, who, believ-
ing them TO be OF value. attempted to
force his way into his carriage. At
last reports the papers lay on the side
:. No complaint has been filed with
Mrs. Reds action. and it is not known
she ,.in is ,d Reid,s third wife: Their mar
and was announced in October, 1910
ne was then hfty-four and the bride
twenty-Scven.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
BRAND FOUR RUSSIAN
FACTIONS AS OUTLAWS
New Order Made Effective, Closing
Doors Against Trade with
Allies.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-Failure OF
the four Russian governments to
agree to meet in conference on Princes
Island has resulted in Russia being
branded as a commercial outlaw
among nations by the allied govern
ments and the United States
A new order was made effective today
which closes Russia's doors against
trade with the allies and America and
IS destined to Starvc the millions of
the great chaotic state into rcaliza-
ton that they must establish n stable
attempt Of the nations planning the
league of nations 10 force an unruly
country 10 abide by the decision Of a
majority.
An order issued by the Federal Re-
serve Board today suspends exporta-
ton or importation of Russian rubles
Until otherwise ordered" says the
instruction, the expectation or i'm
portation OF Russian rubles or the
transfer Of funds for their purchase
by persons or dealers in tho United
States is prohibited
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
SAGE TEA DARKENS
HAIR TO ANY SHADE
Don't stay Gray! Here's an
Old-Time Recipe that Any
body can Apply.

The use Of Sage and sulphur for re-
storing faded, gray hair to it's natural
color dates back to graudmothcr's
time. She used it 10 keep her hair
beautifully dark. glossy and at
tractivc. Whenever hcr hair took
on that dull, faded or strcakcd APP
pcarancc, this simple mixture was APP
piled with wonderful effect.
But brewing at home is mussy and
out-of-datc. Nowadays, by asking a t
amy drug store for a bottle OF "Wycths
Sage and Sulphur Compound" you will
set this famous old preparation, i'm
proved by the addition of other ingrc-
dicnts, which can be depended upon to
restore natural color and beauty to
the hair
wcll-known downtown druggist
says II darkcns the hair so naturally
and evenly that nobody can tell ii has
been applied. You simply dampcn "a
sponge or soft brush with ii and draw
this through your hair, taking one
strand at time. BY morning the
gray hair disappears, and after an
other application or two. il becomes
beautifully dark and glossy.--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
THREE NEW APARTMENTS
Plans Filed With Building In.pcctor
Providing for Their Construc-
ton on Grove Avenue.

Plans for three apartmcnt-houscs to
he erected in Grove Avenue west OF
i1ombardy Street, OH property which
has been vacant for years. were filed
~ the Office OF City Building Inspector
Butler yesterday. The buildings will
cost 100000, and Will be erected by
the Apartment and Home Building
Corporation. The apartments will
lave all modern improvements.
l.. J. Heindl yesterday filed plans
for three garages to be built in the
rear OF BOG North Robinson street. and
to cost S1,26j.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02

preserving my
Comle Sion I at
tribute to der
willo and oat-
meal. f V cry
W o III 4 n. 10
matter " h n I
her station in
life. can we'll
afford to spend
five or ten min
utcs night and
morning in car
ing for her
e o M p | e 1ion.
There is not
enough money
in the world to
cause me to
neglect mine. /
have X n q w n
W . IN q n over
nifty to follow
this III e I h o q
md frnniInntlu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02

and frequently pass Tor forty. lWornss
thirty years OF age look like girls inr their
teens. Just cut this out no you won't for
get II; try 1t for week. and at tkeiend of
that time you will thank me for publishlpss
my formula 49, q
NOTE-To get the best effect bs suYs5tst
follow the complete instructions Siven above.
You have only to get derwillo and oatmeal.
You need nothing else. and it's, SO sinHle
that amy woman can AFFORD It. Derwiiio ca o.
be obtained in this city from .depsrkrnShty
ing Tragic. Grant and Polk Miller DFnf
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
CONCENTRATING AT GENOA
American Regiment In ItnIy Getting
Together for Iiomc-COming-IiaS
Iiccn in Three Cities.

WASHINGTON. March IA cable
gram from the American military at
tachc At Rome to the War Department.
today announced that the Three Hun
drcd and ThlrtE-Sccoud American In
fantry had been ordered concentrated
at Gcnoa. The regiment has been di-
yided between Cattaro. F!umc and
Trieste
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
RICHMOND SOLDIER DIES
julian C.. Sneilings Falls Victim to
lnhucn1a In Frnnce-Lcft Here
Last Mpy,

Julian c. Snellings. Jr., a Richmond
man in tho service. died February Is
OF influenza in France. News of his
death reached his sister. Miss Edith
Richmond. yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. SncllinEs Way tWentY- four Won as
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02

old. lilo trained at Camp Lee, ~
went to France with tho Three 9Huns
drcd and Nineteenth Ambulapco Esns.
pany last May. He is survived by one
other sister. Mrs. willard Willtantx
his brother. Thomas Snellings, and hi,S
father, j. G. Snellings. Sr. &
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02

Colonel Clark r. Carr Dies.
PEORIA. I'LL, March 1.--Cofon<s'
Clark f. Carr, of Galesburg, forn1eriy
United States Minister to Denmark
died hero last night at tho ago 81
eiGhtN-throc ..- -H-a..rEH
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02

.
e rs 10Y fri@ily. sglfbsS1ci Sheii sevSP,h
featuroi ~ scout stunts. followed With res
iieshmcnts and music.
s,an!ey N Morrissc,,; who has been
and Fiftn Engineers. is expected 20 return
toy received by his father William J. Nor
r1ssett of South Richmond.
For tho first winter in twcnty-one years
no snow. has fallc In Richmond. accord
lns To- The United States Weather Bureau.
Winter months ar" designated as December.
January and February. This IL quite a
he ground through the entire month OF
fcbrJarr-
vi c,aris Cray; goas'r Of wal:er Z. pu
it"d in South Richmond yesterday while
On route To Greece. Cray IS a foreign "a es-
man for an American Tobacco nm. and
Marne
Naval Aviation. vino. was. commissioned. Mt
Christina. is Visiting his parents. Or. and
Ensign Johnson VIII shortly return 10 Y. i.
l.. wher" he Will resume his WORK az in
strnctor in English.
Tho ,ciyil Service Commission has an
nounCcd examination for Iionrioo County
=? be held In Richmond March % 10
M the position of rural carrier The
dcnts OF tho territory OF q count: post
oiiC" and VINO meet tho other requirements.
building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02

smooth and white. 1t gives tho skin tho an,
pearance OF youth, and whatever, success q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02

Tho Boy Scouts OF Troop No q. Church
ii tnG 10Y Trinity. .g;,GbtYicd their seventh
featured by Scout stunts. followed with
iicshmcnts and music.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02
Richmond Euents
in Paragraph Form
Current Local NeaUs Told
Briefly for Benefit Of
Busy Readers.

Mira Pauline Thalhi,ncr received cabio
Yesterday from Captain Morton Thai
hiincr stating that her had received
orders I" prepare TO return from France
to America.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-02

The largest showing OF
Reed and Fiber Carriages
in Richmond. FINISHED
in white, brown or gray.
Special,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15

In every town there are a few peO-
pie who see in everything new and un-
usual a possibility Of harm and who
oppose bringing into the community
any outside ideas. Even In this en-
lightened day q few-we are glad to
say Of our community that there are
very few-oppose so useful and bene-
fetal an influence as the ChautauQua
which Is to open here next week.
The chief reason these non-progres-
sives advance against this great insti-
tuition of entertainment and education
is that ut doesn't belong to our town,
so why should we give it our money
and support7" The first part Of this
statement, ut doesn't belong to our
town." Is the greatest advantage
gained from the ChautauQua, because,
coming as 1t does from outside our
horizon, 1t brings new thoughts, new
ideas and new suggestions for the So
luton Of present day problems. We
all need this new inspiration. 1t doesn't
mean that we are to change our ideas
and ideals, but 1t is useful to know
how the other fellow thinks.
But" it Is asked, "why should We
pay our money to an out-of-town at
traction?" The most direct answer is
because 1t keeps money in the town"
Almost everyone at this season Of the
year Is planning to take a vacation,
and many are wise enough to take 1t
at home when the ChautauQua comes
to town. For through 1t they enjoy all
the best entertainment that the city
offers and are saved the expense and
inconvenience of travel. They stay
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
NO MATTER WHAT 1T Is, IT'S THE
BESTI

The remarkable part Of the program
offered by the Community Chautauqua
has always been that while every form
of high class entertainment is present
ed 1t Is hardly possible to say which is
best. Each attraction Is different from
all the others on the program and from
all others In the same line. But it has
to be the best to get on the program of
the Community Chautauqua.
This years program surpasses the
high standard set by the Community
Chautauqua in previous years and is
but an additional reason for the
unique reputation possessed by Com
munity Chautauqua of presenting the
finest fve-day ChautauQua in America.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
Farm For Sale.

| To settle the estate OF the late George
q. Brigham, the Brigham Farm near
Buckf1eld village 10 offered for sale.
This farm contains about four hundred
acres; one hundred and ffty acres 10 well
watered pasturage; good pine lot with
trees large enough to cut; white birch
and quantities OF cord wood. This farm
10 within short distance of the Buck
field railroad station and village and I'D.
joins the Buck6eld corn factory lot.
Inquire Of
MRS. ANNIE w. VALENTINE,
Administrative, BuckAeld, or
GEORGE M. ATWOOD, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15

right at home with the rest of the
family, have all the comforts Of home
and spend their vacation money right
in their own home town. In addition
to this money the town gains from the
Chautauqua, because every member Of
it who comes here spends money here.
Therefore the Chautauqua brings
money to the town and keeps money
here. Our best advice to everyone IS
to take the whole family down to the
big brown tent next week and enjoy
together the most delightful and prof
liable vacation that can be obtained
anywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
These DAYS Of HysterIa.

It Is claimed that chess playing is
dying out. In the old days, when hys-
terra did not have possession Of the
land and the inhabitants thereof, chess
playing was quite popular. Now we
are steam-heated civilization, with no
time for study for the mere delight Of
learning. Remember when Paul Muir
ply Of New Orleans was the chess
wizard Of the worldf-Los Angeles
Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
Once Powerful Empire.

No country, not even Egypt, made
a deeper mark In the history Of the
ancient world than Mesopotamia. For
thousands Of years 1t was the seat Of
the Assyrian and Babylonian empireS
To the bountiful resources Of nature
its peoples added those Of art and
science, and the country during the
centuries waxed not only in material
wealth and military power, but also
In culture. The ancient glory Of
Mesopotamia has passed, but the
glamour remains.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
Japan's DELIGHTFUL Climate.

Japan Is considered, because Of its
delightful climate, the playground of
the East. Residents Of other coun-
tries Of the far East Indies, the Phil
ippines, and the Straits settlements,
flock to japan In the hot summer
months to enjoy its mountain resorts.
Owing to the large tourist business
some Of these resorts present all the
up-to-date advantages.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
THE TEST THAT TELLS

There is only one real test for cough
remedy, and that 10 use. 8. n. Oliver,
Box 1872 r. r. D. 3, Greensboro, 8. c.,
writes: ."Foley's Honey and Tar 10 just
flne. I keep It in the house ell the
time" Il soothes and relieves hay fever,
asthma, eoaghs, colds, Group, and bron.
ehial affections. Sold 1ysrywhsrs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
HE Was ALMosT PAST GoING

81 suffered with kidney trouble for
three years, {" writes D. Bell, st. James
City, Fla, 'and for six months / have
been almost past going. began taking
Foley Kidney Pills, and before / used
two bottles my pains were all gone. {"
Relieve backache, rheumatic, pains, stiff,
swollen Joints, sore muscles. Sold
EVER whore.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
DANGERs OF HOT WEATHER

Anyone is doubly liable TO i'll effects
from the hot sun when stomach and
bowels are clogged with a mass of un-
digested food. IF you suffer from sick
headache, biliousness, bloating, "heavi.
ness" or any Ill caused by indigestion
take Foley Cathsrtic Tablet and you
will feel better In the morning. Sold
Everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
HONEY CREAM CAKE,

Protection When Gardening-Just be-
fore going to work In the soil shout the
flowers or In the yard, put little soap
under my finger nails. After 20 doing,
tho nails are not injured and are easily
cleaned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
YOU NEED NOT TRAVEL

1t is safe to say that as many persons
have secured relief from bay fever and
asthma at home by taking Foley's Honey
and Tar as have been benefited by 60
ing to health resorts. 1t heals and
sootbes the choking, "stuffed-up'' sensa-
tion. Good for all colds, couRhs and
Group. Contains no opiates. Sold Every
where.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15

"What part OF the scenery around
here seems to attract the. most atten.
tion?"
SWELL" said Farmer Corntossel, "I've
studied the boarders pretty close. /
should say it's the ham and eggs on the
breakfast table,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
A GRATEFUL WOMAN'S STORY

Mrs. Robert Blair, 461 s. Goth st.,
Terra Haute, Ind, writes, "After taking
Kidney Pills q few weeks I found my
kidney trouble gradually disappearing
The backaches stopped and I am also
free from those tired spells and head.
aches and my vision is no longer blur
red." They stop rheumatic pains. Sold
Everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15

"What's the difference between q
Democrat and q Republican,"
"Out my way" replied Senator Sor-
ghum, "it's chiefly > difference Of opin-
ion IS to who ought to be allowed to
hold the Offices"