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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-06
o. X. WILSON REQUEST.

wilson's request that congress provide
500, ,000, 900 for relief work in Europe,
outside of Germany was approved to-
day by the house appropriations cong
mittee Chairman Sherley announced
he would report a bill tomorrow and
seek its prompt passage.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-06
Teddy Had Close
Call Weeks AGO

NEW YORK, Jan. 6,-Col, Roose-
Welt suffered pulmonary embolism
which nearly cost him his life three
weeks before he left Roosevelt hos
pltal on Christmas day. II was
learned today, Nothing regarding
this approach to death has hitherto
become known. but 1t was revealed
today by DR.. Richards in telling Of
the colonel's exact condition during
his last Illness,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-06
POLES STORM
A|RDROME> AND
CAPTURE HUNS
German Garrison at LaWiCa,
Near POSen, Is Made Prison.
er, and All AirpIanes Taken
After Battle.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 6.-TKe airdrome
at Lawica, near the city OF Posen, was
stormed Sunday by Polish troops, Ac-
cording to a dispatch from Posen, the
German garrison and all the airplanes
were captured after a fight.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-06
GRAND DUCHESS WILL
LEAVE LUXEMBOURG

PARIS. Jan. 6, (Havas, ,)-Grand
Duchess Marie Adaiaide of Luxembourg,
source, has decided to leave LuXem-
burg, owing to the political situation
there, The situation, 1t Is added, has
become unfavorable for the grand
dMnhncc
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-06
FUNERAL WILL BE
HELD WEDNESDAY
AT OYSTER BAY
End Comes Suddenly to Famous Ex-PreSi-
dent While Asleep-WHe Discovers Him
Dead in Bed at Home.

WASHINGTON Jan. Flags ha-mas at the White
House. the capitol and all public buildings today the announce
OF
the president Secretary Daniels and
Gen March hama station
the and and home and abroad
respect,
after adopting resolutions the Col Roosevelt and
providing for the appointment Of committees attend the funeral
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-06
BRANCH HOUSES MEET.

JONESRORO, Ark, Jan. G. (Spl)--
All the branch houses OF the A. h,
Jones company. wholesale grocers, are
holding their annual meeting In Jones'
boro today They all report splendid
BUSINESS and are planning great things
for the future
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-06
Tests Show Condition.

Two separate blood tests had been
made at the hospital, one by Or. Rich
ards and the other by DIR, HartweI,
both of which confirmed the diagnosis
of the other These tests, 1t was said,
Indicate that the colonel was entirely
free from any organic disease and that
his only trouble was the inflammatory
pronounced in his left leg, but at
times it affected one Of his hands and
arms.
Blood pressure tests, II was said.
showed that the patient had arteries
of a man of 40, instead Of so years,
One Of the things that Is believed
TO have contributed more than any
other to the colonel's breakdown
was the death last fall Of his son,
Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt, the aviator,
in action in France. Proud Of his he
bore up under the sorrow Of his death
with fort1ude that was in keeping
with his spirit In public life. Friends
said that while the father did not
carry his heart on his sleeve" he sut
fered most poignant griefs in silence
and tried to forget them by plungng
harder than ever into his work.
Quentin Roosevelt was killed in com
bat July H. 1918, at Chamery, France.
For some weeks previous to confirma-
ton of his death there were reports
that he had possibly been taken pris-
oner by the Germans and might turn
up alive This suspense added TO the
distress Of the Roosevelt household.
When the sad news finally was Off
cially confirmed, Gen. Pershing cabled
Col Roosevelt that. If he desired, the
body would be removed to America.
France meanwhile had paid the fullest
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-06
OLD HOOPER OFFICES
WILL BE ABOLISHED
ev GEORGE NORRIS.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 6~-Judge
A. H. Roberts, OF Llvington, ts as much
the governor OF Tennessee in fact NO
day as he viii be governor in law whan
he il formally naucurated and take&
the oath OF office some time betweena
now and the 18TH of the month Legls-
lators arriving for the opening of the
general assembly are impressed with
| the fact that Tennessee not only has a
new governor, but It has a new kind OF
governor, built on an old fashioned
pattern.
For the first time In four years Coy,
| satisfaction of being let alone that all
officials experience at the flag end OF
public career or when they are tenn
porarly retired to the shade or fire
OF private enterprises. as the season
may suggest
o@r Gr the h1SsGT1 ES aH" H"eS SotS IpeS WSee S his
friends eau ana relage the "a stories os
their Valor IN ms pehHui una ne l,aS
an nilice IN hhother oulluilE, tue wN1
ton OF Whleh, 'or s.rateh,o ITaso,h, ',,hre ~
We're belier hot 10 n@,aho @ puo'''' N"e''
ne uoeS n,s aEouan w. WU,M, o,,n, 10 t,kirg =,
JuSt ""N ,ae fiio fH,Vt e. W., o,,,nortinS, Gan,
hand IN poI'trrcs re ~ Spp1shao Suppo,1h,.a Sc a.
ator A. - oou, ot Mul S -, oTsni}toi AZ
speaker OF me Seil"iu ~" ti'a ha,,.s,
Lthhh9u' toI sp'"N'l ',rnbi ~ "a
Johh Is holnasoh ~ ~ Me'IhI,,tS, AZ,
comptroller. and tllll MGAhster OF
Nashville, ior treasurer -. h mnri !. ~
telheinner'u ,.nt %noq. m. iI,htrins, ~ soSs
the SeuI'' nane ,,VJn uhrm,nnt" Sran"h
up Iot Ille Speahri f, S,'b -. ,,.% aa,,nn5 fo,
anu AZ lC"a. i,,i ., u"Io'f -, thn inaor,in,,
a nod of approval from me ineonlitnE lti,ls
tnleI CA''u''Eu, Ill thn'1, irt, IN
incentive TO preGIplsatS 'i,S't H., o''i" boss rs.e
race lor .he spSahea5Sh sp.5 " ~ t"T ronoir"i
II niusI oe T"laesIe" no NC ,o ~ desirnats
c9uIaE" ior 'SuEt S ~, ,,',a y ,.annhSs
" t,'S reSneC1 'uuEH .aSanss,ls ,roge, 40 ,,a'
| ditIered IRON many Ud o, "'n and VI syeryops
re ~ n"N'mG IVA ta,nu1s % ,,,bnu he is for
knows II a,d kIdo~s Mnoru l'5'oor me 20 ays
WntCeas IT., Wy p"Sn w., takins nort In
| the organization ol lht EeHtlh' aSSr'u.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-06

Mrs. Roosevelt telcphonod Col Emilin
Roosevelt, cousin OF the former presi.
dent and he came to the Rooseyelt
home Immediately. kilograms were dis
patched to the coloners children, VINO
were in other parts OF the country.
Two of the colonel's sons, Mai, Theo-
dore Roosevelt. Jr., and Capt. Kermit
Roosevelt, are In service abroad,
Capt, Archie Roosevelt and his wife
left New York last night for Boston,
where the CAPTAINS wife's father Ia ILL.,
Mrs, Ethel Derby and her two children
are IN Aiken, s. G,
Details for the funeral have not been
arranged, but an announcement is eN-
peCted later. Teegrams Of coincidence
and sympathy began to pour In from all
parts Of the country today az soon as
tho news of col, Roosevelts death be-
came known,
Left Hospital.
The former president came TO his
home on Sycamore Hin from the Roose. !.
Welt, hospital on Christmas Day nut 2
attack OF rheumatism and sciatlea,
frpm which he had been suffering for
skahas 9a3aee FtfG riieanaati isir "a Y eel Y
Als right hsefld. And9it became much
swollen. lie henieined IN hia room IA ana Is
efforts were made to check the trouble.
Last Saturday the coloners secretary,
Miss Josephine Stricken, called 10 see
him but the colonel was asleep IN MS
Miss Stricken said today no one had
any idea that death was SO near AZ
hand Flags We're placed at hat mast
in oyster Bay today,
The immediate cause OF Col. Roose-
velt's death was pulmonary emDonsh,'
or lodgment in the lung Of q cot from
broken vein, 1t was stated by one OF
his physicians.
End Is Painless.
Death. it il said. came to him pain
lessly as he slept,
Three physicians had been in attend =
ance upon the colonel since he was
taken to Roosevelt hospital seven weeks
ago to be treated for what Was pc
licved to be sciatica. The patient
trouble later was diagnosed as intlam %
matory rheumatism, which, according
to one OF the doctors, had aiiected
practically every Joint IN his body,
The Coloners physicians were pr !.
A. Faler, of oyster Bay, and nr, j.
H. Richards and DR.. John II, HART
well of New York city.
Forty eight hours before his death
the former president had been visited
by one OF his physicians, VINO stated
he found the colonel apparently in good
condition and spirits, The colonel. he
said, laughed and jokcd with him ana
said ne expected HOOH w It'"W H''
woodchopping expeditions on his saga
more Hin estate.
on the day before Christmas, when
col Roosevelt left the hospital ia
spend the holiday in oyster Bay Miss
StrIcker in speaking Of his condition.
said he was in slight pain at intervals
but apparently was far from being Sc
riousIy III. ON the sunday previous
TO his departure for his home he had
dictated articles for publications from
II am. until pm, He ate well aud
slept like a child.
So marked had been his improve,
ment under the regime provided al
the hospital that Mrs. Roosevelt, who
at the beginning remained with hel
husband continuously, was importance
by him to rest. She went to Oyster
Bay, returning two or three times {
week to visit him and bring him table
dellcacies of which he was especially
fond
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-06
Weather Forecast

Probably Fair With
Rising Temperature
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20

with their antiquated instruments, are led by Miss Dana as June, dressed to represent drum major, baton in hand. When Clifford Bruce, as Ben Bascon, (Robert Walker) be- gins his speech. the little drum major gives the signal for "blare of mu- sic" to drown his words and gives her favorite a better chance.
 The exhibit hall of an old-fash. toned country fais is shown, fitted with booths, platforms for the rival candidates, bandstands, and cider booths, and decorated with American flags, ears of corn and other farm products. With farmers, village belles, and awkward country bump kins, the scene is most picturesque one. and contributes largely to ths quaint effect of the screen version of Joseph Arthur's famous thriller"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
MERE. I,f '

Election of E. T. Meredith, of Des Moines, la, as president, and adop- tion of resolution urging Congress to develop inland waterways, marked the close in New Orleans of the fif- teenth annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World several days ago.
 Vice presidents elected were Rowe Stewart, Philadelphia; John Ring, ST., St. Louis; Rolling c. Ayers, San Francisco; F. W. Stewart, Montreal, Canada; Charles F. Higham, Jou- don, and Benjamin G. Lee, Mime apo,is. P. s. Florea, of New York, was reelected executive secretary.
 Miss Jane Martin, of New York, was announced as the first woman member of the Executive Commit tee.
 In the award of trophies Toledo won the war prize and Cleveland the truth prize.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
MISS KING TO BE BRIDE
 OF HUBERT WANDER WEYER

DOUGLAS, Oct 20.-The wedding of Miss Cassie King to Mir. Hubert Wander Wcyer has beer formally all nounced to take place here, the lat ter part of this month.
 Miss King is the youngest daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Nick King of this city, being born on the island and living here all her life She is one of Douglas most popular daugh ters MT. Wander Weyer is the only son of MT. and Mrs. Jean Wander Weyer, and formerly resided here with his parents for several years prior to the past two years. During the latter period he has been con nected with the Port Walter cannery and employed by them in the capac- ity of engineer. The wedding will take place in the Catholic church after which they will leave for the states on their honeymoon. Later they expect to return to Ketchikan where they will reside.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
TRAVELLING MAN
 GAINS 20 POUNDS
Crull Eats What He Wants and Sleeps Like a Log Since
 Taking Tanlac

My opinion of Tanlac is that it can't be beat" said E. H. Crull, a well known travelling salesman, liv- ing at 312 West 31st. Street, Indian apolis, Ind, while discussing the medicine recently. MT. Crull has lived in Indianapolis for the past twenty years. He has represented the Taggart Baking Company on the road for twelve years and is one of the most popular Knights of the Grip travelling Indiania.
 "I can testify to both the im- mediate and lasting results that come from it's use,' continued MT. CruL.s r"s little oyer year ago I got rid of bad case of stomach trouble, from which I had been suffering for two years, by taking Tanlac, and do you know 1 haven't suffered a particle from indigestion to this good day. 1 had been hay ing world of trouble with my stomach and awful pains in my right side and was finally operated on for appendicitis. After the opera tion 1 still suffered with indiges- tion. l had no appetite and what little 1 did eat would sour, causing gas, bloating and intense pain. It looked like l would never get my strength back and I was as ner- vous as a cat. Many a night while out on the road I could not close my eyes for. sleep. This condition kept up until I went down to one hundred and thirty pounds in weight and was almost complete nervous wreck. r.
 About this time I read state ment about Tanlac that described my case so wclbs that decided to try bottle of the medicine. Well, the first bottle helped me so much that l got another and it wasn't but few weeks until was free from all signs of stomach trouble and found that had actually gained twenty pounds in weight, besides. going up from one hundred and thirty to one hundre dand fifty pounds. l could go out and do a hard days work and sleep like a log at night, and it made no diff ference whether 1 was at a hotel, on Pullman car or home I could sleep soudly just the same. The medicine gave me wonderful strength and energy and such a big appetite that I could hardly get enough to eat. Well, to make it short, Tanlac fixed me up in fine shape and l haven't had the least bit of trouble with my stomach since finished my first bottle, more than a year ago. I just got another bottle of Tanlac the other day and my wife and I are both taking it. We had the "FIu' this past Winter and neither of us had gotten over the effects of 1t. But Tanlae is going to set me right, for I already see great improve ment. especially in our capacities. am only too glad to recommend Tanlac for it is one medicine that can be depended upon for results '
 Tanlac is sold in Juneau by The BUTLER MAURO DRUG co
 96 Front St.-Telephone 134. -adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
GRIP, INFLUENZA
Hamlln'o Wizard OIL . Reliable, Antlseptlc Preventive

During influenza epidemics spray the nose and throat several times day with one part Wizard Oil and two parts water,' using an atomizer. If you haven't an atomizer, gargle the throat and snuff the mixture up the nose. This treatment sets up an antiseptic wall of defense against "Flu" germs.
 Chest colds and sore throat lead to grip. Stop them at once with Wizard Oil before they can develop into dangerous influenza.
 Get it from druggists for 30c. If not satisfied, return the bottle and get your money back. .
 Ever constipated or have sick head ache? Just try Wizard Liver Whips, pleasant little pink pills, 30c at drug Eists. Guaranteed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
RUSH OF STUDENTS FOR HIGHER LEARNING
 IS UNPRECEDENTED

SPOKANE, Oct. 2o-That the un precedented and unexpected rush Of students to the state institutions of higher learning threatens to place the financial basis of these institu- tions badly ''in the hole" at the very beginning of the biennium and the state may be forced to borrow from $75O.0OO to $1.O00,0OO at once, was the statement of Governor L. F. Hart during his visit here.
 The Governor stated that the last legislature was very generous to the state educational institutions, but when the appropriations were made last winter. no such rush of new stu dents was expected. consequently in- creased funds were imperative.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
GLAD TO GET BACK

DOUGLAS, Oct. 20-Eric. Berg re- turned Saturday from trip to points at the westward, including a three weeks stop at Latouche. He says that board at that camp costs $1.40 per day and very bad at that. Wages there are no better than here states MT. Berg and the channel looks pret- ty good to him now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS

honor of her 17th birthday. Dancing and games were enjoyed by the guests. Miss Martini was presented with many useful and beautiful gifts by her friends Those present were:
 Misses Mary Mcconnell, Frances Cashen, Catherine Mccormick, Rita Mccormick, Ethel Eggan. Augusta Flabby, Agnes Patterson, Esther Cashen, May Cashen and Mrs. Lund.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
BODY OF GROCER
 FOUND IN THE RIVER;
 ONE TIME WE'LL OFF

ABERDEEN. Wash, Oct. 17.z The body of Frank Martin. a for mer wholesale grocer of Tacoma. who disappeared two months ago. was found floating in the Chehalis river near here. according to report made to the coroner. Martin at one time was we'll off. For some time he had been engaged in the broker age. business. He was es years old A daughter in Seattle survives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
"BLUE JEANS" SHOWS
 COUNTRY FAIR SCENES

DOUGLAS, Oct 20.-A genuine old-fashioned country fair and poli- tical rally is shown in Blue Jeans" the Metro special production de luxe, starring winsome Viola Dana, which will be seen at the Liberty theatre tonight only.
 The members of the Village band"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
PLAY CARDS TOMORROW

DOUGLAS, Oct. 20. - Tomorrow night in the Odd Fellows hall the Douglas Order of Eastern Stars will entertain the public at whist. Every one is invited to come and enjoy the evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
TO SAVE MONEY

Buy your fall and winter outfit at Greenbaum' if you want to save considerable money on every gar ment. Greenbaum can afford to sell cheaper adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
SPOTTED DOC LED TO THE ARREST OF
 ALLEGED BANDITS

LA GRANDE, Ore, Oct. 20.~A spotted dog, with which Mrs. E. M Mccarthy refused to part, received credit today for the capture here of the trio suspected of complicity .in the robbery of 5000 from the bank of Springville. Utah. Sheriff J. T Williams of Utah county arrived here to take the three prisoners, William Anderson, James Miller and Mrs. Me :Carthy back to Utah for trial.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
MAS0NS ATTENTION

There will be no meeting of Gas tineau Lodge, No. 124 on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21st., on account of the Eastern Star card party on that date.
 adv. EDWIN SUTTON, w. M
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
TEAMS TO PLAY OCTOBER 30

DOUGLAS, Oct. 20.-The Douglas High School basketball team will play the Juneau High team here on Oc- tober 30, in the Natitorium. The game will be called at 7:30 pm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
BIRTHDAY PARTY

DOUGLAS, Oct. 20.-A surprise party was given last Friday night at the home of MT. and Mrs. Jerry Cashen for Miss Rica Martini in
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20

Gus Henkle, pioneer of Valdez, who left there several years ago and located at Melba, has returned to Valdez. convinced that there is no place like Alaska. sE1sxes
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20

Read The Empire want ads.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20

You get real meal satisfaction
 at the Alaska Grill. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20

NOTE-Observations Harbo Kodiak and San Francisco at and
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20

Mrs. Kodym, aged 54, of valdez. died at that place recently of Bright disease.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-10-20
Weather Condition: A, Recorded by the. U. 5.
 Weather Bureau

Forecast For Juneau and Vicinity for M Hours Beginning
 At 800 m. Today: Rain Tonight; Probably Fair Light Variable Winds
The Lamar register., 1919-07-23
Money to Loan
Plenty OF Cheap Money
for good Farm and City
Loans. Call and see me.
l.. WRIT MARKHAM

Supt. K. A. Shanner, of Holly, was
a Lamar visitor last Saturday.
Mrs. Ora Everett visited over Sun
day with friends in Rocky Ford.
Chas. Owen left today on short
business trip to Colorado Springs.
C. X. Strain left the first OF the
week for a short trip to the western
slope.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Stanley Maxwell re-
turned Tuesday from vacation spent
in Kansas.
]. w. Teter from Oklahoma, is Wis
iting in the home of his sister, Mrs.
J. A. Silver.
The Lamar register., 1919-07-23

! Frank Wheeler is now driving a new
Dodge car purchased from the Lamar
Motor Sales Co.
Mrs. A. f. Everett and Mrs. Alta
Grifren went to Pueblo yesterday for
a visit with friends.
Gale II. Lee, assistant cashier of the
Wiley bank, left the first of the week
for visit to Denver.
J.F. Stewart arrived this week from
Kansas and is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Bertha La Grande.
Manager NJ C. Ward. OF the Lamar
mills, was called to Kansas on bust
ness the first of the week
Ethan Beavers, for the past two
discharge and is now at home.
DIR. U. X. Caulkins, L. C. Rogers and
Judge Johnston of Cheyenne Wells,
were Lamar visitors last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Wilson and Mr.
and Mrs. Roy F. Cooper are spend
ing few days in Colorado Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Ford returned
the first of the week from short
overland trip to Ration and Trinidad.
Mrs. E. w. Gregg took her young
son to Denver on Monday. She was
accompanied by Miss Margaret Quiett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Grimsley return
ed from Denver Tuesday bringing a
new Premier car for DIR. N. NJ. Burnett.
Senator F. r. Wood and DIR. ]. r.
Espey of Trinidad, directors of the D.
A. NJ. & P. Co., were here last week
attending the annual stockholders
meeting and looking over the COM
peny's mills in the county.
The Lamar register., 1919-07-23


Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Lundgren re-
turned last Saturday from their vaca-
tion spent in the northern part of the
state.
Rev. A. j. Waller, who has been
away on his vacation for the past two
weeks, returned home the first of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray E. Adams left on
Tuesday for a short vacation to be
spent ut Colorado Springs and other
mountain resorts.
Warren Daley, manager of the Up
To-Date Drug store, is off ON a two
weeks vacation which he is spending
il, northern Colorado.
Rev. and Mrs. T. f. Kelly accom-
panied by Misses Eva Lee and Dori,
Everett returned the first Of the week
from a trip to Denver.
w. w. Cooper returned last Thurs
day evening from two weeks vaca
ton spent in Denver. and Mrs. Cooper
returned on Saturday.
NJ. j. McMillin, president of the
state stock inspection board. went to
Denver Monday to attend the regular
monthly session of the board.
Clyde W. Cox, a merchant of Wood
ward, Oklahoma, has been in Lamar
the past week visiting with his broth
er. Frank A. Cox, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Hagaman of
Las Animas, were here over Sunday
visiting with Mr.. Hagaman's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Hagaman.
j. A. Downing left Tuesday for
Pueblo where he will spend the balance
of the week with the optician ard some
mining business he is interested in.
DIR. John ID. Paxton returned this
week from a trip to Denver and
brought with him some ammunition
and other supplies for the Rifle Club.
j. NJ. Johnston of the w. J. John
ston Mere. Co., returned today from
a several weeks vacation spent in, Cal.
ifornia. Mrs. Johnston remained there
for longer visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Langdon, form
er residents of Lamar, returned this
week after IN absence of over a year
They purchased the j. 7. Kirkpatrick
residencc on West Elm street, and will
live there after September 1st.
Died-At his home south of Lamar
on Monday, David Petticrew, well
known resident of the south part of
the county. The funeral service was
held at the home and the remains
brought to Lamar for burial in River
side cemetery.
Editor w. A. Connolly was county
seat visitor on Monday. He reports
many horses as having died in the
Hartman section recently and that the
assistance of the state veterinarian had
been asked for the purpose of ascer-
tanning the cause.