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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1919-10-01

The President has, because Of
nervous breakdown, h,sr corn.
called 80 abandon the somplc.
tiou 81 his speech making tour
and has returned 10 Na~hir E.on
That his health has failed him
is to hc regretted by all good
citizens, Of coursa, ard wc trust
hr nny soon he restored to a
normsj condition. lfthis break
down is due To The strain Of
travelling and speaking he has
no ory Ia blame for ii hut him
self. While his efforts 10 intiu.
ence public opinion favor@bly 10
an important Iationa! question
Of which he is. incidentally, the
responsible cause. had no ap
paren, effect, it was wholly and
decidedly improper in him as
the chef executive Of The nation
to undertake such \ thing We
readily ccrccdc the prorriety Of
the president OF the country
making purely political address
81 duriog an elective campaign to
inauerc &c the electorate, but in a
democracy like this 10 supposed
10 be, VIC cannot for a trcmeat
conceive II as proper IN tim 70
resort 20 such a course TO win
for himself recognition from the
public As the law Eivcr II the
nation. Once before Mr.. Wilson
ovsrs,epped this prcprie'y. Just
. year ago. when he demanded
Of the people the election Of .
congress su bssrvient to himself.
and was vigorously rsbukcd for
Il At the polls.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1919-10-01

Some o! tha striking steel
workers earned as high as sixty
iollars a day That means an
,nrual income Of about 500, coo,
That is more thar we can make
running paper by long shot.
4nd we never 40 on a strike.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1919-10-01

The government has lis own
rscipc for a superior whitewash
1nd the present administration
1 nd il yerr useful.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1919-10-01

The peace treaty should he
ratified "a. urcc II we ;lc toavoi1
= return Of the "fn this winter.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1919-10-01

"you ADMIT that yOa se, hiy b
pricss."
oh, yea"
What y gear reason for get.
sins these htgA psiesss"
oh. the psopls iasiss On pay.
10 thoa anA l hAvaat she hSars
. tara - loOa.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1919-10-01

Bes sAs ssss. ssad Ne Josssai.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1919-10-01
The lnterchurch World
Movement
of North America

Has launched a campaign
throughout the entire United
States, covering every county,
And every community in every
county, as to the religious cond-
tions. More than sixty denomina-
tions of the Protestant Churches of
America are cooperating in this
great movement.
There will be called meeting Of the
church workers Of this county
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 2 O'CLOCK,
OCTOBER 3d. 1919,
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH
IN POTOSl
All ministers, Sunday school work.
ers. and representatives Of all mis-
sOnary societies are urged to be
present.
MARVIN L. EAVES,
County Chairman.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
THIN PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE
PHOSPHATE
kothlnO Like Plain oKro. .Phesphsts u
Pst On Firm. Healthy F'esh and
10 inersass strength, vissr
and Nerve Fsres.

Judging from the countless preparS-
lions and treatments which are coatins
ualiy being advertised Tor the purpose
Of making thin people fleshy. develop.
Ing araBe, neck and bust. and replacing
usly houows and anelss BY the soft
curved llnss Of health and beauty. there
ere evidently thoussnds Of men and
women who tssnly fssi their ssosssivs
rRinnsss and weakness are often
due 10 starved nsrvss Our bodies
ns'0 mo::u %S.: 'nSsUs.'' oS. issn claim
there & nothing the, viii supp,y this
deficiency % wen a. Ne or6a ME Dhoa.
phats hnovn amsns dtuSsists ~ 6itre.
phosphate, which 10 lneI6snsive and h
soid BY wsstfall In 0klA6ema City end
most al druggists undes guarantees oil
sstisfaction or money hack BY feeding
h9 nssyss directly apd 6y supplylne ,hl
ee6y oelA witA ~ NeeoeasY pheephofee
foo4 dement's, bltro. pAssph6ts should
pvoGuce . welcome traass6rrmation IN
TIE Nppesrancs. the incrtass n weight
fsassn.sly .l ss!ns I, s:senisSs'ng, S ....,..
viiH " ) Osaseal imsrovsmsnt 10 ihl
health. Nefvousnsss, sissplessasas and
hch ef sner6y. which nearly slweyl
aeeeMpany eyceseive thinnee6, shout
soon dIscp1Skr, dull eyes ought q
brighten and pale checks glow with
the bloom Of perfect heaIth~
| CAUTiON-Althoush bI,rcsv svhosphats
10 Unsurpassed iof relieving nervous
nses aleepleosnees anA general wsan,
n.ees y should not. owina 70 its rsnark:
fbls flesh.srowfnS properties, bs ussl
y snyons wAs 6sss ses desire e z,
- tos NAovJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
Blood Pool
Excites Folk
For a While
But MURDER Turned Out 10
Be Combination of Rain
and Bunting,

Bloody murder 4 red pool Of
blood rIgh, IN the middle OF the
street, Horrible : Circums,antial
evidence bore OUT the women's
theory The pool was there in the
middle Of the sidewalk on Hud.
son street and II looked tremcnd-
cu'ly realistic and sinister.
Minnie investigation BY a youth.
iul Sherlock Holmes soon traced
the tragedy 10 rs source and
found that the pool was caused by
the dripping, from ono OF the
strips Of red, white ard blue bunt.
ing in the decorations on the
building
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
THEATER BILLS

Empress 'teatef. u 10 10 .4S . m.
Fannie Ward in Common Clay;
comedy
Majestic thcaler 10 q. m. to ~ IS
p. m-Norma 1almadge in The
Hear, Of We,ona" comedy.
New Folly ,healer ~ IS m to
10 IS p m-Harry Carey in Rid.
ers Of Vengeance" news reel
comedy
Drsamland 'hes'er. ga m 10 u
p. m.-Gladys Brockwell in PIT
falls Of City," serial, "Vod.a-
VII MoyieS' cartoon comedy.
Strand thcaer 10 a m, u noon.
,. I. O. 4 and 10 p m.-Priseilla
Dean in "A silk Lined Burglar" !"
Liberty theater-Pictufes. ~,
! 30 oIs, $50; vaudeville. }. 7 30
= 70.
Lyric 'hesier, | 30 10 10 As o. m
Pictures and vaudeville.
Palace theaier, 2,lS 10 II 30 o
m Musical COMEDY, The Mid.
niaht Whir"
OyerholSer theatcr. u. 20. 3.
4 80. ols. 8 and $50 p. m
Blanche Swee, in The Unpardon-
able SIN comedy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
BIC SUM TO Be
USED AGAINST
b0MRERS ASKED
Attorney General Seeks Half
Million From Congress,


WASHINGTON June l2-A,,omey.
General Palmer today asked consre,,
for a special half mlllion-dollar ap.
preparation 10 carry on the hunt for
anarchists. bomb-throweB and enc J..
mics Of law and order.
The comparatiyely recent violence
tn, attempted violence on the part OF
individuals associated with ansrehistic
organizations" the attorney general
said in a letter to Secretary Ola" who
transmitted the request 10 the house,
"Giseloses existing conditions which
render this supplemental estimate
necessary in order ,ha, there may be
ample mean, for protecting the public
ard enforcing the laws Of the United
States"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
The Test

By WALT W. MILLS.
"See those tim soldiers marching by?"
The scoffes once ,cere Dont TO say.
And at mdneuUers WOndered Why
The Khaki ranks Uore 1Car's array,
And their encanpments used TO seem
A brief Uacation, gag enough,
While border troubles ,cere a scream
When turned TO "icotchful ,caiting' stuff.
Then hell broke loose and red Udrs din
Claimed for its own the nntiopS beVti
The old First regiment acent in
To face the sternest mortal test,
To shed its blood IN fair Champagne,
Where Hun divisions broke and reeled,
Or ledre its dead beside the Aisne,
Victorious on honor's fed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
WICHITA BASEBALL
GAME TO Be PLAYED

Rainfall Of last night will no, pre-
ven, today. game between Oklahoma
City and Wichita At Western league
Dark, according to the announcement
81 Manager Jack Holland shortly after
soon today. Applegate was slated to
piteh for Okiahoma City IN the first
isme the Indians have played with
Wichita this season.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
TURKISH DELEGATION
ARRIVES IN FRANCE

PARIS. June lt=Jhe Turkish
peace delegation which reached 1oul
Yesterday. arrived al the Lyons sta.
tion here this morning. There was no
official reception given the delegation
at the station The party remained in
iis car which was sent to NaucresSon
IN the suburbs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
TIGER" IS
winner OF BIC
COUNCIL FIGHT
CIcnenceau Apparently Has
Advantage at Paris,
NY Universal Service }

tHy UnlVcrsl befNlceD
PARIS. Iune - Frances Tiger"
~ all appearances has won the bitter
hl'le over the reply TO the German
counter proposals. Everything indi-
cate, President Wilson has given in
IN him ~ the reparaIlons question
which wa, the chief obIcc, Of the long
and weary debate Of the big three.
unle" all predictions, including
'emi.oitlcial ou,giving, tonight, are
wrong, the reply will contain no fixed
indemnity sum, although President
Wilson fought 10 the last for the Nlp-
ula,ion OF a definite total amount
There /, no change in the plan TO
hand the document % the Germans OIL
Friday, the thirteenth.
Clcmeneesu PLAYS Trump
Premier Clemenceau played his
trump card IN the fight agains, the
ixng OF a total reparatiQn sum by
sQuarely telling Presiden, Wilson and
Premier Lloyd George that 10 do 50
would provoke a revolution in France.
"Details o, the debate are not known,
but,he logic Of Clemenceau's support
ers ha. been throughout that the
French people have been led TO ex-
pect hundred or two hundred billions
in reparation. that the nation insists
az one man upon Germany paying the
war bill. and that to announce now
that only SW.DOO.OO0 /, to be- demand
ed OF her-'hc reaction OF such bitter
disappointment upon the tax burdened
people Of France would unqu.stion-
ably result in an upheaval for the con
sequences Of which he, Clemenceau,
refused TO take the responsibility.
Germany Not In League.
What the conference has decided
regarding The German demand Tor i'm
mediate admission 10 the league ot
nations is not definitely known. bu,
the report persists that on this issue
President Wilson backed by Lloyd
George, has won his point which -
10 propose the matter to the leagues )
first meeting at Washington ir Octo-
Der. C'cmenceau was absolutely
against this. but there are indications
that the fear Of counter league in
central Europe under Germany''
leadership may aave swung nm
around to his colleagues view.
On one point the "blg three were
unanimous The German demand for
part OF her colonies. The reply re-
jeots IT 49,,
On the Adratic question the four
big powers arc still deadlocked, with
no hope for solution in sight
Down the steps on First street 20
Al. CL;,,.;, C,Ii IAdl J
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

"Tir" makes sore, burning, tired feet
fairly dance with delight. Away 20
the aches and pains, the corn,, cal
louses, blisters, bunions and chill
blains.
-Tin" draws out the acids and poi
sons tha. puff up your feet, No matter
how hard you work, how long you
dance, how far you walk, or how long
you remain on your feet, "Tir' brings
restiul foot comfort 'Ti," is magical,
grand, wonderful for tired, aching
swollen, smsrting feet, All kw COM
Portable. how happy you feel. Your
feet just tingle for joy, shoes never
hurt or seem tight.
Get . E-cent box Of "Tia" now
from any druggist or department
store. End foot torture forever
wear smaller shoes, keep your feet
fresh, sweet and happy. just think I
q whole years. foot comfort for only
2S.cents s. (Adv.)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Bearing hundreds Of visitors from
western Oklahoma. the Rock Island
train due at BIS this morning was
more than an hour late. As the train
pulled into The station every window
was ma. Of waving flags. Many
soldiers Of the l49nd ansiou,ly await
I'd reunion with loved ones at the sta
ton
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
$500 IN DIAMONDS
STOLEN AT DALLAS

DALLAS, TEN, June l2-Robbers
early today broke a plate glass win
dow IN the Jcwelry store OF Pike 4
Kramer, in the downtown business
sestion, and escaped with diamonds
valued a, $500.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
WELL STICK IN OFFICE, /"
GERMAN OFFICIAL SAYS

WElMAR. Wednesday. June H.
I'VE are still In office and we will
siick. because il IL our duty to save
Ne German people" Gustav Noske,
Ne minister OF defense, declared Al
~ ysssiins today Of ,hs majority so
eislht tarty.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
WIRE RETURN Nll
GAv0RABlY REPORTED

WASHINGTON, June i2--Favor-
able report on the house bill TO return
Telegraph and telephone systems TO
private control Immediately was voted
Today by the house interstate COM
merce commission.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

TO the Rock Island tracks back oI
First street, where the soldiers de.
trained last night.
Mrs. Rrn 7. Davis and Mrs {.
K. Phelps. were in charge Of the
High link club which was sta
toned at the southwest corner OF
Main street and Broadway.
Nrewing flowers upon the parad-
ers
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

has recognized Ben Judsniseh u 49,
der.in-ehiei Of oil the troops epssv
a,ing from the south against PeNoersd
An appeal will be made 10 oil RuSojan
officers abroad to join in the iltht
agrina Tho bolsheviki and to help
establish a new Russia.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

The Wonen's Engineering society
ha, been formed in London TO aid in
securing FOR women equal opportuni-
ties with men in the engineering pro-
itssions
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

twenty-five Duncan county boys in
the division.
Spring blossoms from garden and
greenhouse formed a blanket Of frag-
rance strewn BY young girls stationed
al every street corner along tho line
OF march Of the i47nd infantry this
morning. The flower brigade was In
charge Of Mrs. A. J. Rigsby, chair
man.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

An official Statement, issued by Ad.
mfal Kolthsk, head OF the all Rus
sian government, OF Om,k, states thSt
he HI" appointed a commission headed
by NJ. Bilafou'solf TO make a study
Of constitutional questions preparatory
10 the framing Of constitution which
will be submitted to the proposed con
Nituent assmbly
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12
VIEWS OF REVIEW
PROVE THAT CITY
CARED FOR TROOPS
Continued from Page ~

die OF the parade who was Just Q little
under the Sire Of his caSnrades, but he
had a face like fighter. @Loot al
Shorty said some one In the review
ing stand, but when "Shorty" turned
around and displsyed a decoration on
his breast he suddenly became a liie-
SIZED man In the estimation OF the re-
viewers.
Miss Mary Nee was in charge
Of the Merry Maids club mem
ben stationed in from, Of The
Skiryin hotel dlking parade hour.
scattering blossoms under the feet
OF soldiers Of the land infantry.
Mrs. Ben Barnet, was sponsor and
chaperoned Miss Martha Tfud.
geon. Miss Jeanette Dlngsc, Miss
Julia Enoch', Miss Marguerite
Ma,,iSon, Mi" Dorothy Rooney,
Miss Marion Robinson, Miss Elit-
p abc,h Pope, Miss Mary Oyerhol-
ser and Miss lurhee Galloway.
lust HOW IT ALL HAP.
PfNED NO ONE KNOWS, But
JUST THE SAME StADS AMI
SCADS OF SOLDIERS WERE
SEEN LEAVING THE TRAINS
AFTER THE PARADE ACCOM-,
PANIED BY FROM ONE TC
THREE YOUNG LADIES.
Nearly every member Of the
il2nd has a relative in Oklahoma
City. At least they had them last
night when they wanted leaves Of
absence for the night to get away
from the stuffy, hot train coaches
in which they are tournsyina
across the country to the demobi-
litation camp.
There was only one 'narCher VIII
wore a mus,aohe, that is one OF sui
'ilctnt size TO be observed a, any dis
,ance-and he was an Indian.
A Rock Island freight. almost a
long as the Hindenburg line was a
ore time. had TO come along At tn
wrong time, as usual. and split th'
crowd that was greeting the soldiers
at the place where the cars vert
parked.
"Sorne men are certainly very
thodghtless," observed . young
lady In an automobile - she ex-
pressed her opinion about the men
who failed 10 lih their hats when
the heroes went by.
Cold bottled drinks, 4 piece Of cak'
and cigafet were on hand for th'
marchers when they completed th,
parade and stacked arms in front o
the cars near the Red Cross canteen
Salvation Army placards, "If !,
Doubt About 1t, Ask a Returned
Soldier" were displayed during pa
rade hours.
Long before the opening hour,
o'clock, said Miss Anna Louise Cole
general secretary Of the Y. W. {
A, boys Of the l4lnd infantry wer'
at the back door begging for oranges
They had spied them stored in rea
rooms Of the building which backs u
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Amy blanket flags Of Khaki oolored
blankets. bearing the insignia OF the
10Th division in a huge center emblem,
were flung 10 the breeze from windows
Of the letal United States army re
ctul,ing station today as a par, Of the
extensive decorations Of ,he local sta
ton. Setgi. William Serrsse de
signed the flags.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Allies Recognize Finnish Leader.
HELSlNGFOKS, June l2--lt !, an
nounced that an allied representative
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

A delegation OF twenty Stephens
county chamber of commerce repre-
sen,a,iyes were in line to welcome
their ,hirw-six,h lads. l.. Akers. head
Of the delegation said there were
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

4 SUMNER TONIC DnlNE
HosSfssd's Artd PhDphate
HssithfuI. and most Agreeable 70 me
taste Rsfrsshss and invIsoratss. usa y
In MAC. ~ lemons lA1v.l
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Long before the opening hour, 8
o'clock. said Miss Anna Louise Cole,
general secretary Of the Y. W. c,
A, boys Of the l41nd infantry were
at the back door begging for oranges.
They had spied them stored in rear
rooms Of the building which backs up
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

"Tha, isn't right, dress. column.
Peanuts explained a boy scou, 10 his
companion. as the platoon formation
OF the land infantry swung around
the corner oi Broadway TO Main
street with the precision Of Az auto
matte machine ITS column, right,
volunteered the miniature soldier
scout, as the column swung along piv.
o,ine in orderly procession around III,
corner.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Salvation Army placards, "If II
Doubt About 1t, Ask Returned
Soldier" were displayed during pa
rade hours.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Down the steps on Firs, street 70
the Skiryin Grill (Ady)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

"Soms men are certainly very
thooshtless," observed . young
lady in an automobile ~ she ex-
pressed her opinion about the men
who failed TO iif their hats when
the heroes went BY.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Flag decorations placed along the
line OF march were Strengthened out
early ,h's morning by the Oklyhoma
street railway wrecking outfit. A tour
OF the line OF parade was made and
every decoration tina, had been wound
10 hold them was righted
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

A Rock Island freight. almost as
long as the Hindenburg line was at
one time. had TO come along at the
wrong time, as usual. and split the
crowd that was greeting the soldiers
at the place where the cars were
parked.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

There was only one marcher VIII
wore a mus,aohe, tina, is one OF sui
'iictnt size TO be observed at any dis
,ance-and he was an Indian.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

JUST HOW IT ALL HAP
PfNED NO ONE KNOWS, But
JUST THE SAME ScADS AND
SCADS OF SOLDIERS WERE
SEEN LEAVING THE TRAINS
AFTER THE PARADE ACCOM-
PANIED BY FROM ONE TO
THREE YOUNG LADIES.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-12

Cold bottled drinks, 4 piece Of cake
and cigaret were on hand for the
mafchers when they completed the
parade and stacked arms in front OF
the cars near the Red Cross oanteen.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-28
PVT. WATKINS. OF
ENGINEERS, HOME

Private George w Watkins of the
215th Engineers. Company f, 90th d
vision, son of Mrs Clara Watkins. $50
Catherine street, arrived home from
Camp Grant this morning after receiy-
ing his discharge from the service
yesterday afternoon.
Private Watkins was formerly in
partnership with Q. J. Christman in
the printing business. On received his
draft classification card he sold ont
and was employed in Davenport Iowa,
for two months, from which city he
was called into the service on April
2S. 1918.
7, He sailed for overseas on June IA.
1918, and landed in Liverpool on the
27th From there he was transported
across the island to Southampton,
from which port he crossed the chan
mel to HaVre. France He was then
sent to a small village in France. and
there made preparations to enter the
front line trenches AT this time his
division was in what was known as
the Sazares puyenelle sector When
the st Mihiel drive started he was
transferred to that point. After being
relieved from that portion of the front
lines they were sent into the Meuse.
Areonne offensive When hostilities
ceased he was placed in the ARMY OK
occupation and remained in this seTy.
ice from Nov %. 1918. until May T.,
1919 Watkins, during his participa.
tion in the battles. did not receive a
wound nor was gassed and was in the
best of health during the entire term
Of his service.
He reached the harbor of New York
City on June IA and was sent to Camr
/ Mills, New York He has not yet de
| cided on his plans for the future.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-28
QUITS RED CROSS
BRANCH AFTER LONG
PERIOD Of SERVICE
JUDGE r. D. MILLS, WHO GAVE
VALUABLE TIME TO CIVILIAN
SERVICE BRANCH. TENDERS
RESIGNATION.

Judge Richard D. Mills, who has
been the legal adviser of the civilian
department of the Red Cross from the
formation of that branch of the sery-
ice, this morning rendered his resiF-
nation to II. V. Petit, chairman of the
Ottawa Red Cross, to take effect July
/. Judge Mills has given the work day
after day of valuable time and has
felt for a number of months he could
not continue to give the amount Of
time required in attending to the manv
duties the office carries with IT, He
has rendered the returned soldiers
and sailors much valuable service, and
given indispensable aid to the reia-
tiyes of the men in overseas service,
His resignation, which was receive l
by Chairman Petit this morning,
reads in full:
Il hereby tender my resignation as
a member of and as legal adviser for
the civilian branch of the home sery-
ice section, to take effect July ]. 1919.
In justice to myself, my individual
welfare. | should have resigned from
this position on Jan. ] last, but felt
constrained not to do so for the rea-
son that there was much work and
many proceedings before the various
departments in Washington ending
and uncompleted and with which !
was more familiar than a new person
in this position. I feel now. however.
that conditions have changed to this
extent: Most of the proceedings then
pending have now been completed 4;
the great bulk of the war claims are
disposed Of; the new business Of that
character will be comparatively slight.
! the Office force is sufficiently organ
ized and trained to handle all new
matters without further assistance
from me, and the duty which | owe tC
the public and to myself to keep Of
fetal and private matters in good con
ditiOn makes ii imperative that I dis
| pense with some OF these labors,
q therefore feel that am justified
now in retiring from further service
and hope that YOU will Immediately
appoint some successor and relieve
me from further duty"