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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
STAYS OLD LOVE
Rejected Suitor Selects Shop Throng
to Enact Tragedy

Peoria, H., Aug. 11.-John Pick
crell, of Des Moines, Iowa, is in
ST. Frarcis Hospital with bullet
wound in his right temple while the
body of Annie Pause aged "a years,
CT Pcllin, ILL.,, is at the county morgue
Physicians are attempting to deter
mine which of the three bullets Pick
crell fired into his back in The crowd
cd entry of the Peoria drysoods store
caused her death. .----
The killing was done as Miss Pause
was leaving the store to go to her
lunch yesterday Afternoon.
Mrs. Marie Kleenc. 5)1 Warae"
avenue, a bystander, was wounded in
the right hip by stray bullet.
A love affair which ended unhap-
PLY a year ago is bclieTcd to have
been the cause of the Staying.
Miss May Duffield, close friend Of
Miss Pause, said the latter had told
her that a former lover had returned
town after years silence and de-
mandcd that she, marry him.
"He has come back here and wants
me to go with him again." the girl
said, ''but I'll never have anything to
do with him again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
IL ARMY PLANES TO
FLY ACROSS t. s.

Mineola, n. Y, Aug. IA squad
ron of thirteen Curtiss b;planes OF
the ramy type will leave here for
San Francisco on Wednesday The
squadron. which is to be known as
the call American pathfinders," Will
be commanded by Major Ora NJ.
Baldinger The itinerary covers 4,l83
miles and lies over fifteen states.
The coast to coast flight has been
planned as a part of campaign OF
education for the people of the coun-
try and to stimulate recruiting for
the army. Steps are to be made and
exhibitions given in III cities.
The squadron is literally flying
military post. Six small balloons
will, be carried on the truck trains.
These will be flown at the base
stops. The searchlight outfit includes
one sixty inch scarchlight Of $780,
100000 candle power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
GAME CALLED
Cardinals Play Rex Athletic Club IN
Observation-Disclosures Decision
Cause Of Calling Game

tduSS VI SoihhE
The Cardinal Athletic Club base
ball team visited Washington, yes
terday where they played the Rex
Athletic Club nine on their homa
grounds.
When two of the Rex players we"t
out in their half of the eighth n
ming the Cardinals objected to TIC
unipire's decision when he called {
Rex player "safe" a: the home plate
when he was "out." The Cardinals do
not want game only when it is won
in fair way, but they demand and
insist on having what is due them in
a baseball game.
The Cardinals out hit and out play
ed the Rex yesterday and hammered
two Of their star pitchers during the
fray. "Ikey Dreyfus the Cardinals
second baseman was the king batt:r
Of the day, making four hits out Of
five times at bat The score at the
ending of the eighth inning VA;
Cardinals Z, Rex 6.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
FAMINE IN PETROGRAD
Epidemic of Dystentcry Adds to
Horrors of Situation

Stockholm, Aug. 11.-Famine in
Fetrgrad has attained terrifying
proportions and an epidemic of dys-
cntcry is beginning to rage through
out the city, according to messages
received here.
NJ. Zinovieff, Bolshevik Governor
of Petrograd, issued a proclamation
to agricultural organizations and
the corn producing districts, to which
he said the population of the city
was receiving famine rations.
Food prices in the Russian capital
became fantastic when the rations
were reduced recently, the dispat.
ches say, small lump of suga,
costing from 10 to - rubles and d
pound of white bread selling at /:
rubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
HUGE FRE|GHTER
. CHANCOOK LAUNCHED
Big Ship Christened by Miss
Mary D. Palmer, 10
Years Old
AFFAIR A BIG SUCCESS:
Distinguished Gathering Sees Ship
Leave Ways-City of st. Joseph
Next Ship TO be Launched.

The big 9,400 ton steel frelghtar
Chancock was launched at 4 o'cicck
Saturday at the plant of the Virginia
Shipbu:lding Corporation. in the pres
cnt of a crowd of several Thousand
persons.
Miss Mary Dixon Palmer, the ten
year-cld daughter Of Attorney Gen
eral and Mrs. A. Mitchell Palmer, was
sponsor, and just as the big ship left
her cradle she smashed bottle If
champagne over the PROV of the YES
sci.
The boat glide dgracefully into the
waters of the Potomac. The launch
ing was declared to have been one or
the most successful in the history OF
the shipyard there having been ab-
solutely no hitch.
AS the ship left the ways Minister'S
band of Washington played patTio-
tic air, the big siren at the yards let
loose and the crowd gave loud cheer.
Little Miss Palmer was the cyno
sure of all eyes. She stood beside n"
big ship with bottle of champagne
in one hand and a big bouquet of rcd
roses in the other. Her parents stood
beside her.
Miss Palmer was becomingly 1T
tired for the occasion and many sic
lures of her in various poses were
taken by the camera men.
Immediately following the launch
ing refreshments were served to the
invited guests in the administration
building.
Among the special guests attend
ing were Attorney General ard Mis-
Palmer. Representative r. Walton
Moore Of the eighth congressional dis
trict, former Representative c. c. Car
lin and Mrs. Carlin, John B. Payne,
chairman of the United States Snip
ping Board the Mexican ambassador.
the Japanese ambassador, Ira Camp
hell of the United States Shipping
Board; Colin H. Livingstone, pr.si-
dent of the Virginia Shipbuild!ng Cor
poration; C. W. Morse, member of nc
board of directors of the Nirg;ai''
.Shipbuilding Corporation, and H. F.
Morse, also of that corporation, to.
gcther with a host of others.
At the conclusion of the launching
Miss Palmer, sponsor for the big ship
was presented with silver service
the gift of the Virginia Shipbuilding
Corporation. On benalf of the cor
poration it was presented by c. W..
Morse, chairman of the board of IL
rcctors.
It is expected that the ChancCol;
will be ready for service October |.
The next vessel to be launched will
be the City of st. Joseph, which IS
expected to be ready about the middle
of October.
The Betsy Bell, which was launched
May "a, is now ready for service, and
it is expected she will leave this port
next week to go with the American
line ,and win operate between New
York and the United Kingdom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
RECOVER 7 BODIES
AFTER RESORT FIRE

Montreal, Aug. 11.-Seven bodies
charrcd beyond Identification were
at the morgue here today, following
last nights fire at Dominion Park,
m amusement resort t is believed
thrce of the victims were men. three
women, and small boy.
A cigarette stub is supposed to have
started the blaze.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
$500 RAISED AT
CLARENDON LAWN FErE

More than $1,000 was raised at ghc
lawn party held at Clarendon Va, un-
der the auspices of the Fire Depar:;-
ment and the Citizens Association
last Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Sheriff Howard B. Fields, a licens-
ed auctioneer, sold a lot donated h.
Peter Latterner under the hammer
for S24O to J. H. McCril!is. j. Mar'ir
Jones popularity contest net.ed
$500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
s3G 4 QUART FOR RUM
IN WEST VIRGINIA

Grafton, w. Va, Aug. 11.-Proh:-
,ition officials, after a tour Of central
yes. Virginia, report that cxtrere
oriccs are being asked by bootlegg, TS
sor any and all grades of whiskey, the
figure being from S25 to $50 a
quart.
The bootleggers are gradually 0s-
nr thinncd cut by the prohib!:;22
Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
BOLT FROM BLUE
KILLS FARMER

Grantsville, Nd, Aug. 11--Ha"fy
Randlett, forty-eight years old, fac-
mer near Addison, on the National
pike, few miles west Of Grantsvi e,
was killed by bolt Of lightning from
an apparently clear sky Friday while
working in hay field.
His shoes were torn from his fee;
and his trousers almost ripped fran.
his body, but he was unmarked.
There was no storm at the time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
NOTICE

Dissolution Of Co-Partncrship
The co-partnership heretofore cv.
sting between William C. Chauncey
and Thomas Chauncey under the firm
name and style of William Chauncey's
Sons, has been dissolved by mutual
consent, all assets of the co-opart-
nersh;p having been transferred to the
said Thomas Chauncey and all la
bilities of the said co-partnership hay
ing been assumed by him.
VIM. C. CHAUNCEY
THOS. CHAUNCEY.
lS5-1m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
MASONIC NOTICE

There will be call communica-
tion Of Andrew Jackson Lodge No.
120. A F. and A. NJ, at the Masonic
Temple Monday evening at 7:30
o'clock to confer the E. A. degree.
All Master Masons are invited.
By order of the Worshipful Mas
ter.
1920 ]. E. Alexander, Scctv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
NOTICE

The mains Of the Alexandria Wa
Company will be flushed begin
kg at Z a. NJ, Wednesday, the
th instant, and continued daily
that hour probably for the re-
Kinder of the week or until the en-
e system is covered Consumers are
huested to draw a supply of clear
tier.
bic. Alexandria Water Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
GERMAN MARKS AT LOWEST Et

Berlin, Aug. 11-German marks
the value of which has been steadily
falling recently in neutral countries
surrounding Germany, reached their
lowest point in history in swltza-, :.
land Saturday, being quoted at -
centimes instead of the peace price
Of 125 centimes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
GERMANY PLANS AIR
NAIL SERVICE

Geneva, Aug. 11.-Germany is
planning regular passenger and NAL;
air service aross the nation from
Berlin to Friedrichshafen, it was
learned from the latter city today.
The first airship will soon leave on
a trial fight with twenty passengers
(not including the crew and mails
It is planned to travel at 120 miles
an hour.
The distance from Berlin to
Fricdrihshafen is 375 miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
MARRIED

Law
ronce Washington announces th4
marriage of her laughter MARY
KATHLEEN to EDWARD YER
NON SIPOS, CT Washington, D
G at St. Marys parsonage by the
Rev l.. F. Kelly, on Saturday. Au-
cust 9th, 1919. 190-1p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11

nIED-At Los Angels, California,
Sunday, August 10, 1919, at 6:45
p A., HELEN Y. HEISHLEY
Notice of funeral hereafter. Wash,
ington papers please copy. l9O-1p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
NOTICE

For the accommodation of our pa
irons, the Alexandria National Bank,
is open from to Z p. NJ, every Sat
urday. Let US serve you.
1906. L. H. Dudley, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11

A called communication of An
drew Jackson Lodge of Masons No.
120, will be held at 1880 o'clock to-
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11

Mrs. Harry B. Munday and son,
Master Jack Munday. have gone to
Cleveland where they will spend sew
cral days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11

Mrs Elizabeth Anderson, and lit
tie son, Lewis, have returned to
their home in North Pitt street,
;fter visiting relatives in Culpeper
Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11

Mr.. n. S. Grcenaway, clerk Of the
courts, has gone to Huntington. ".
Va, to visit his daughter, Mrs. Chas.
P. Mckenna.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin H. Padgett
announces the arrival Of their sec
ond pair of twins, boy and girl
each time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Crecl and
Cf;ldren have returned to their home
in Peyton street after visiting rela-
tives in Rose Hill, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF

Miss Mary Cree, h,:s icturnc. to
ier hcme in Mort! Pitt street after
J. sit OF reiativ:s in Lulpefer, "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11

Owing to the fact that many of
the ministers of the city are now
away on. their vacations, non-resi-
dent clergy occupied the pulpits at a
number of the churches yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11

A slight fire in house at the
corner of Royal and Gibbon streets
brought out the fire department
shortly before 7 o'clock Saturday
night. The fire, however, was ext!n-
guished before the arrival of the fire
department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11

Miss Mary Kathleen Washington,
daughter of Mrs. Lawrence Wash
ington, and Mr. Edward Vernon
Sipos, both of Washington, D. C..
were married Saturday afternoon az
the parsonage of st. Mary's Catho-
&c Church. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. L. F. Kelly. Fol-
lowing trip to Atlantic City the
cou6lc vii! reside in Washington.
Ollie Simpson, a brakeman in the
Southern Railway yard in this city,
was painfully injured by jumping
from the top of car yesterday
morning. The car had jumped the
track and was about to turn over
when Simpson leapcd for safety. 1t
was at first thought that he had
broken one of his legs, and he was
conveyed to the Alexandria Hos
pital. where it was found that while
he had been painfully bruised, no
bones had been broken. He was
later conveyed to his home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-11

Try a Gazette classified ad.
Evening journal., 1919-06-26

The covenant contains a pledge by
which an the members mutually un-
dcrlake TO defend each member against
external aggression. This pledge, n
in effect in i776. would have pre-
vented France from aiding George
Washington TO achieve American in
dependence II In effect in 1898, Il
would have prevented the United
States from resculng Cuba n in ef-
feet IN 1920. it win prevent the allies
from compelling Germany 10 obey the
peace terms in case the enemy. then
member Of the league, resorts 10
treachery.
As 10 the third staiement-that the
world is not as kindly and friendly
IS u was IN iais-we leave to the
readers own judgment whether Amer
icsn interference in European aualrs
has made the allied nations more
grateful and friendly toward me
United States. We leave 10 the reader
the question whether the allies are
as strongly bound together as they
were during the fighting We leave
70 him the question whether germany
is any more friendly now than sne
was during the fighting Let the read-
er answer FOR himself whether sweden
Switzerland. Holland. Spain. and other
neutrals are now az heart friendly 70
the allies and determined 10 turn
against Germany II she violates the
treaty. The question whether Amer
leans are more friendly TO Japan ~
reason OF the latter's action regarding
shuntung need not be asked Nor Is II
necessary 20 inquire concerning the
present temper of the Chinese people,
or that Of the italian people. or that
of the Russian people. so Ions de-
serted by the allies
Yet there Is nothing pessimistie,
much less despslrlng. In tbs brief
survey. The situation Is what might
have been expected. as a result or
what has been done. There Is nothing
hopeless In the situation 80 far as the
United States Government and Amer
lean citizens are concerned They
have only to exercise patriotism and
common sense. such as they have al
ways exercised IN great crises.
The mightlesi force IN the world is
the United states. II IA the only great
power except Japan that Is un,niured
by the war. 70 towers far above Japan
or any other empire. lis moral In
nuence is more potent than war. its
friendship is the sustenancc of Europe.
and rs freedom from al entanglemenis
Evening journal., 1919-06-26

and Prissy. met Uncle Peter al the
door. he looked al The shy little twins
so hard with his black eyes that they
ran behind their motnor. which did not
please him. Mama and Uncle Peter
could not think Of much 70 say 81
mama rang The little bell for peter.
When he didn't come she asked Uncle
Peter 10 walk in The garden with her.
Peter was not in sight, hut the safe
behind them slammed and Mama Pal
mer looked around. then touched Uncle
Peter on the arm, This Is Peter she
said.
The old man saw a small boy with
lots Of red hair and freckles His white
suit was spotted with mud and one
white stocking was badly torn. 10 hts
arms was a fat wrigsly puppy chew
Ing Peters blue tie. His uncle's black
eyes didn't worry Peter one bit
Hello, Uncle Peter he SANG out.
"Aln't this a fine dog?" And wiplng
muddy hand on the puppy's fuzzy hsck
he shook hands with his great uncle
suppose" said mama. that you toll
us about 70, so Peter told Of his res
Evening journal., 1919-06-26
Germans Are Still Enemies
lFrom The Washington post.)

The arrangement about TO be made
with Germany IS war pact Of ene-
mics. not peace between friends The
Germans are stin enemies. and intend
10 act as enemies.
Tho League Of Nations. II adopted.
viii not insure peace and friendship
among nations. but VIII merely pre-
vent each nation from promptly and
adequately defending itself
The world ls not as sympathetic and
lIidly as u was in November, when
the nshing was suspended
We take il that no one will dispute
me 0rsi OF the foregoing statements
that The Germans are still enemies.
They call the allies and Americans
enemies and deal with them as such
Thev pcrform an act Of treachery and
war by sinking their surrendered fleet.
They VII sign the treaty with The in
tentjon OF violating Il or forcing the
League OF Nations 10 amend or abro-
g,te n. They are eagerly awaiting the
opportunity 90 Join the League OF Ma
iions for the purpose Of using the
League 10 destroy the treaty.
As 10 the second siaiement-that the
League Of Nations. n adopted will not
insure peace and friendship among ma
tions-we have merely 90 point 10 the
nature OF the league itself 10 prove
tho pOlnt 10 any student of govern
ment There is wonderfully little
cenulne inventlveness IN he world,
.ays Niscount Bryce IN tlfe American
commonwealth" and perhaps least
or an has been shown in the sphere
or political Institutions. These men
tihe makers OF the Constliui'on).
practical politicians who knew how
Infinitely dificult business govern
mont Is. desired no bold experiments
II would be well for every American
at this time 20 read Bryce's Amer
lean Commonwealth"
The projected League Of Nations Is
neither a sovereign nor a subject. ~
assumes 20 control ihe action OF ma
tlons. yet no machinery Is provided
as a substitute FOR ihe action NJ ma
ti0ns IT is supposed 10 administer
International law yet no provision Is
made for ascertainlng what lnierna-
,lonsl law Is or should be. 10 is
vaguely authorized 10 draw oil M
iions into war. yet no means are pro-
vlded for conducting war, financing
war. or defining what each nation
shall contribute 10 Is feeble IN main
tanning peace. but powerful 10 pro-
voking war. u lnterferes with weak
nations but bows 10 strong comoina-
lions u prevents any nation from
defending Itself, but does not itself
furnish a prompt defense. A quick.
savage thrust. Ike that of Germany
upon Belgium, Is beyond The defensive
power and even beyond the imaglna-
ion ~ tho league There is no pro-
islon whatever for meeting such an
n1ergency
Evening journal., 1919-06-26

cuo Of his pup from the pond back .
The house
II had a rock around its neck, Uncle
Peter, and had to wade TO get IT, And
now ! can keep %, can't mamaY'
we viii see what daddy says. And
she sent him away 20 be cleaned mp.
Uncle Peter looked al Mama Palmer
and laughed. "Somo hoy" ne said.
When win his dad set hack 2"
Tomorrow" said mama happily.
Uncle Peter pailcd her on The arm
loyingly
II guess Tll stay tir ne comes
want On sec him"
HELEN CARPENTER MOORE.
Evening journal., 1919-06-26

enables it 70 exert more power at this
juncture than an the other nations
combined n the world is 10 be re-
stored. it will be by the aid Of the
United states II The world goes
down. II WI be because the unilef
states has blundered by leaping into
the whirlpool instead OF remaining on
the bank and helping us drowning
companions.
Americans BE Americans. and moth
ing else no not admit into the coul-
ellis OF America any foreigner or COM
blnatlon or league Of fore'gners. un-
der any preteAt whatever America
now has her greatest work to do. and
none hut Americans can do it
Evening journal., 1919-06-26
Tn TNI.AnGE TnIIsT Cn.

Negotiations have hecn started by the
Wilmington Savings Fund 10 obtain
ters, according 90 an announcement
lcrday 70 has not yet been decided
whether 10 build an addition 10 the
present structure or 10 build a new
bank building
Evening journal., 1919-06-26

Peter. My mama
and papa We're
dead and I was
very lonesome
Then I met a nice
man with happy
eyes. red hair and
lots nf frecklcs.
But Uncle Pct
or didn't like
daddy and when I
came 90 his house
10 live ne never
came 20 see me.
Bue he is coming
today Daddy ism Z
here and we must
he nice 20 him 80
ne will come
again. Take YOUR
Evening journal., 1919-06-26
BY THE Story LADy

Mama Palmer dressed Peter IN a
white suit with a blue tie and took
him on her lap. once upon a time"
she began. 81 lived with my Uncle
Evening journal., 1919-06-26

animal book and stay In The garden
seat tin ring the little bell"
Mama Palmer and the twins, Polly
Evening journal., 1919-06-26
The Story Lady
ASKS CHILDREN TO
"PLEASE MEET PETER"

This the Fs, of Many Interesting Stories for Children Which Miss
Helen Carpenter Moore VIII Write, ONE EVERY DAY in
the Daily Evening Journal
Evening journal., 1919-06-26
Most Beautiful Big-car Offering of the Season,
and the Price is Only $I705

Nothing has been cut out to permit the delivery of this
fine bic touring the Chandler price Indeed,
details nicely added The back curtain window Is
glass The side curtains fit snug
with There detachable quarter
bow curtains. There outside door handles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-04
Soldiers Home Concert.

The program of the band concert
be, given tonight at the soldiers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-04
Marshall Coumtyssl, lfAA
Girls Hold Record
For Canning Work

Attic the Albion girls canning club,
representing Marshall county at the
Iowa state fair, did not finish first In
the state contest, Marshall county girls
rank first In the amount OF canning
dpne during the season. Miss Ida
lMolloy,, captain of the Albion club,
holds the record for individual work
among members of the girls clubs
turnout the state, having canned 400
quarts. t
The county holds two other state
records for the season. The Liberty
township club established club rec
ord, with 1000 quarts, and the ten
clubs of the county set the pace tor
county work, with nearly 1890 quarts
Judging by the, result of the work
of the county canning clubs Marshall
county wives of the future will be pre-
pared to combat the high cost of iv-
ing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-04

Unchallenged, unequalled are
these marvellous hats at $3.4S.
Every imaginable style and color
sailors with plush
let this opportun
ity get away from you.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-04
ATTEND STATE MEETING.
DELEGATES from Frank Click Post to
Meeting at Dcs Moines.

Delegates from Frank Lewis Click
post, American Legion. went ia Des
Moines this morning to attend the first
state meeting or the American Legion
which viii be in session to and In
Guiding Friday. The feature of the
meeting will be an address Friday eV-
ening by Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
Delegates from the local post were
Commander J. w. Stevens, Ben Good
ale. Roy Reisinger, o. II. Allbee, Or.
Raphael Burke, DR.. d. r. Welker, Il.
Clark. Martin Rodermel, Earl Ryder Il.
f. Byrnes. Wilbur Ingledue and II. h.
Craney.
The local post will not make an ef-
fort to secure the 1920 convention but
will concentrate it's efforts toward Sc
curing the meeting the following year
when it is hoped the city will have