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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-05-08
Beginning to sting EN-.

Beginning to sting EN-.
kilograms and long distance calls
began to sting a few Of the citizens
but they managed to forget about
them in a day or 50. The Loan vas
moving along day by day but Jeffer-
sonville's quota was hanging fire. Ben
Ochs vas %chuckling to himself and
cautiously imparting his views to a
few of his intimates. The humbling
OF Germany was q bitter dose for him.
He would keep still when he had to,
but he was more than pleased to see
that JeffersOnville was not bothering
itself about the fool loan" It pleased
the Hunnish soul of him to feel that
the Yankee pigs" were Indifferent to
their loan. He could not forget that
his brother and cousins had worn the
helmets Of the Kaiser's guard with
"GOtt Nit Uns" on their belt buckles
and he had gloated with them, in
imagination, over the spoil and the
loot that was TO have been theirs in
Paris and London. SO he strength.
ened the determination Of his &C
quaintances not TO sign for a dollars
worth Of bonds and felt better for do
ing 80 every night.
Then something happened that
drove Jacksonville into h~yGterical
wakefulness. II seemed that the
towns Indifference was being rather
widely advertised and the time had
come when personal and vigorous
work had TO be done by the district
loan committee. And the weapon, the
very instrument came shaped to their
hand.
He was "A boyish young soldier, with
deep set eyes. He wore a u
chevron and the gold service stripes
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Housefurnishin9s

2 closEard Folding wardrobes. $3.50
2 clossard Folding wardrobes. $40
each: were $3.50
1 closgard Folding Wardrobe. SAYS, WAS
$3.50.
Brass cuspidor. slightly imperfect. u,
was $1.75.
Largo White Milk Pan. Soc, was s5c
2 Ironing Boards. on stand. 81 each: were
$1.s5.
Square White japanese Tray slightly
damaged. Soc, was 81.
White Chamber, slightly damaged. 75c,
white slop Jar. slightly damaged. SITS,
was $3.50
1 Nickel Casserole. s4.sbs was 50.
1 Trunk Stand. shopworn. u; was s.
Seamless Irrigators. 75c each: were
$1.s5.
s-door style Refrigerator. enamel lined,
slightly imperfect. s275O, was $780,
Copper Chahng Dish. slightly imperfect.
95, was $s.25.
Foot scraper. shopworn. Soc, was ST.
Aluminium Cocktail Shakers shopworn.
2So each: wore l0c
1 Aluminium 14-cup Stove Percolators,
shopworn. Is, was $7.25.
l Long Handled Flower Basket, shop
worn. $780, was SS
1 Toilet Basket 9l-s0, was 81
Waist Baskets. Tie each: were $3.50.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
China, Porcelain, Pottery
And Othef Decorative Pieces

Imported Nut Sets, decorated. Z pieces
to set. Soc set were 81.
Nippon China Mayonnaise Sets, prettily
decorated 4Oc set: were 75c.
Japanese China Smokers Sets, decorat-
ed. 35c set; were 75o.
= Nippon China Celery Sets. decorated,
75e set: were $125.
Nippon China Butter Ball Tray, hand
somely decorated. 75c, was $1.25.
2 Imported Tea Caddies neatly ornament-
ed, TIC zach: were $1.25.
Japanese China Bureau Set, decorated
1l.25, was $2.e5.
l Japanese Old Cracked Ware Fruit Bowl
e2.z5, was $4.25.
1 Japanese Old Cracked Ware Flower
Bowl. 75e, was $1.6o.
I Nippon China Sandwich Tray, richly
decorated. 81, was s225.
Nippon China Berry Sets decorated.
&1-8S set. were S375.
Set Of Teapot. Sugar and Creamer neat
pattern, in Nfppon China. ~ set: was 81
Imported China Condiment Set decorat-
ed. 40e set: was 75c
Japanese Hanging Fern Dish. decorated.
SSe, wns Sa
American Porcelain 1o-piece Tea Set %
set; was s6
1 Handsome American Pottery Flower
Bowl n, was S2.25
1 Mahoranv Flower Vase slightly inner.
feet. SI.75. was 81.
1 MahoKany Flower Vase. HS.7S, was ST.
Mahogany Bud Vases. Soc each; were
$1.35.
China Department. Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Men. Wearables

Mems Cotton and Wool-mixed Flannel
Shirts; olive drab collars attached: suit
able for garden work and outing; sizes 14k
and IS. $500 each; were $3.50.
18 Mems Fine Cotton Olive Drab Shirts,
collars attached; splendid for outdoor wear;
sizes 14A. Is, 15h. 16k and II. $1.ss were
$500.
IL pairs Mems Tan Cape Walking Gloves,
heavy outseams, spearpoint back, slightly
soied from display; sizes 7A. 7h, TX.
@1.S5 pair were $3.50.
Mems Black Derbies and Green Soft Felt
Hats: sizes 6%. 7A. ~. $1'o0 each; were
$500 and $500.
Il short lengths of White and colored
Striped Madras Shirting. 2. 2h and yard
lengths; suitable for women's waists, aprons
and chi1dren's dresses. 35c yard; regularly
soc. 75c and S5c.
Mems Store, First door
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Discontinued Hall Rugs
A. SneriaI pr;res

Including Whttalrs and other high
grade Wiltons, in beautiful Oriental pat
terms and colorings.
Skis Anglo-Persian Rug. SIS; was $45.
1 Skis Anglo-Persan Rug. $3.50; was
$51.75
sx15 Royal Worcester Rugs $50 each:
were $3375.
sx12 Anglo-Persian Rugs. $21.50 each;
were $36.25.
3x12 Royal Worcester Rugs. $17.50
each; were $2e.
3x1e Shah Abbas Rug. $3.50; was
$23.75.
SKIP Lakewood Rug. $3.50; was $3.50.
27-inch by 15-foot Anglo-Persan Rugs.
$3.50 each; were $32.5O.
27-inch by 15-foot Shah Abbas Wilton
Rugs 1880 each; were $21.
1 27-inch by 15-foot Royal Worcester
Rugs. $3.50; was $24.50
27-inch by 12-foot Anglo-Persian Rugs
$3.50 each; were $26
1 27-inch by 12-foot Royal Worcester
Rug. $3.50; was $3.50.
l 27-inch by 9-foot Anglo-Persian Rug.
$3.50; was $3.50.
Reg Department. Sixth floor
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Mems Clothing
Upholstery Department. Fifth door

: 1s Mems and Young Mems Suits. grays.
IS, 36 and 40 regular and 3S, 40 and A
stouts. Reduced to $2S75 each.
Young Mems First Long Trouser Suits,
light gray and tans. in fancy patterns;
Reduced to 1915 each.
/ Mems Rubberized Raincoat. double
breasted model with belted back; tan shade;
size a. Reduced to $S.75.
Mems Overcoat, Chesterfield model in
Oxford gray; size ~ stout. Reduced to
Mems overcoats Chesterfield model. in
blue and Oxford gray: sizes ~ anu A. reg
ular and AZ. a., 46 and 4S stout. Reduced
to S28.75 each.
Mems Clothing Department First floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
MERITORIOUS SOLDIERS TO GIVE
WAY TO VOLUNTEERS FROM u. S.

Informally advising Gen. Pershing
that $4,000 volunteers are being en-
listed here to replace an equal num-
ber of men in his Army who want to
come home. the War Department has
directed the commander-in-chief to
return promptly for discharge selected
merirorious cases as he receives these
volunteer requirements.
The War Departments cahlegram.
made public today. follows:
I'VE are now enlisting for three
years $4,000 volunteers. as follows:
$4,000 infantry, $4,000 field artillery,
5000 engineers. 5000 medical depart
ment, ., 900 cavalry These will be sent
you in detachments of 1000 for as
signments to the army Of occupation.
Upon arrival of each detachment.
return to the United states for dis
charge an equal number of men en-
listed or drafted for the emergency.
Evening star., 1919-04-03

Wee Boys Wash MILDLY Suits in tan,
green, pink and white: trimmed with white
poplin collar, cuffs and belt. $3.50 each;
were $3.50 and $4.
Wee Boys MILDLY Suits. Of white pique
or poplin. with either pink or blue or hand
scalloped collar and cuffs. $3.50 each; were
$3.50 and IS.
20 Little Tots French Skirts. all hand
made, finished with tucks and hand-scalloped
hens; sizes and years. &1.o5 each; wero
$2.75.
1s pairs Little Tots Muslin Night
Drawers. Little Tudor make: sizes 2, and
s years 75o zach: were $1.25.
Infants Department. Fourth noor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Odd China Closets Greatly
Reduced

These China Closets all have wood frame
backs and can be used with good taste as
bookcases
Mahogany Sheraton design, $500; was
$500.
/ Mahogany Sheraton design. $3.50; was
$500.
Mahogany Adam design. $3.50; was
$500.
1 Mahogany Louis XVI design. $3.50,
was $4,000.
/ walnut Louis XVI design. $3.50, was
$500.
Also Mahogany Serving Table. $4,000;
was $50.
Jacobean design. fumed oak carved
settee. $4,000, was $4,000.
Furniture Department Sixth noor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
SEEK TO VOID TRANSFER
OF SOUTHERN BUILDING

AS directed some days ago by the
tional Fire Insurance Company today
filed suit in equity to set aside the
conveyance Of the Southern building, at
18th and H streets northwest, which
was transferred May FL. 1917, to the
Southern Realty Corporation, Della
ware company. The value of the build
ing is given at $1,800,000.
Tho court Is also asked to appoint 4
temporary receiver to collect the rents
from the property pending deternlina-
ton Of litigation and to decree an ac-
counting from the defendant corpora
ton.
Claim Grantee Is a Dummy
In attacking the validity of the
the Southern Realty Corporation is
a dummy" concern and has ever been
such, having no life, assets or pow
ers. except as obtained from the
First National Fire Insurance Com
pany." The defendant lacks power
to function, it is claimed, except as
ordered by the directors Of the insur-
ance company.
Despite the alleged invalidity of the
attempted transfer the court is told
the defendant continues to exercise
the rights of ownership over the prop
erty and to appropriate the income to
its own USE From this revenue, it is
stated, salaries have been paid to
officers Of the defendant and to its
"so-called stockholders"
The First National Fire Insurance
Company is in process OF dissolution
and its receivers are William Frank
Thyson. Edward J. Walsh, William
Sohmer and Ralph B. Fleharty.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Women's Blouses

80 Printed Pongee Blouses, plain tailored
styles $:.25 each We're IS.
% Crepe de Chine Blouses. black white
and flesh colored; odd sizes and various
styles taken from our regular stock. S2.95
each; were $575.
20 Georget1e Crepe Blouses, white, flesh
and black; odd sizes. 92.95 each; were
8S Lingerie Blouses popular white mus
lin with checked eineham collar and cuffs:
or white voile plainly tucked or lace and
embroidery trimmed. S1.65 each: were $225
and $3.50.
81 Fine Wolfe BIouses. some attractive
with hlet or point Venice lace some cleverly
tucked and others embroidered 1895 each:
were IS and s575.
Blouse Department Third floor
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Specially Priced, $l.75
Women's Low Shoes
Reduced to S5.75 Pair

Remainders from our sale Of last week
Womens Low Shoes and Pumps. including
Patent Coltskin, Gun Metal. Tan Calfskin
Gray Kidskin Field Mouse Kidskin and
Brown Calfskin.
AA-4k and 5h; A-4h; B-3 and ~;
C-3k and 4.
Sizes in Gray Kidskin:
AA-4. AZ. 5. 5h. and z; At. ~, s,
6. 6h and Z: BEah. 4. ~, 5 and s: C.
3. 3k, 5h and 6.
Sizes in Patent Coltskin. including French
Louis and Cuban heels:
AL and S; At and ~: B-. ~ and
5k: C-3. az. and 6h: D-2h. 311 and 5.
Sizes in Gun Metal Pumps:
AA-5; A-3. 4 and AZ; B4: C-3 and
3k: D-3, 3k and 4.
Sizes in Brown Pumps:
AA-4: 5h and Z; At. ~. s and 5h:
B-4, ~ and 5; CO. 3A. 4 and 8; D-3H
Reduced to $5.75 Pair
Shoe Department, Third noor
Evening star., 1919-04-03
MAI. OLIVER P. newman
IS HOME FROM FRANCE

Maj. oliver P. Newman. former Dis
trict Commissioner. who arrived in
New York on tho Leviathan. Is going
to Camp Meade to be mustered out.
Il intend to go into some kind Of
business in Washington" he said. II
want to get on the Job and lay in
some money for my old age. as / am
now forty-two years old. 1 have sew
eral things under consideration, but
have not made a decision
Maj. Newman, who looks as II the
war had agreed with him, was at
tached to tho staff Of Gen. Pershing
until short time ago. when he was
son on her tour through France. Mrs.
Newman met her husband when the
transport docked
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Women's Sweaters

13 Woo! Shawlettes. in Copenhagen. tur-
quoise and black. 1878 each; were s474
Brown Wool Sweaters, sizes 40 and 49,
s675 each; were $10.75
Gray AnEora Wool Sweater. trimmed
with white aneora bands; slightly imper-
feet; size 40. S14.75; was s17
Black Wool Sweaters, striped in white
FOR trimming; sizes 40. AZ and A. $5 each;
were 1915.
l Novelty Fiber Silk Sweater, silver or
purple, with purple collar cuffs. pockets
and sash; size 40. $40; was SIS.
Sweater Department Third floor
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Wonen's Coats

Black Broadcloth Coat. with fur collar
and pockets; lined in gray messaline. $3.50;
$67.5O.
Black Velour Coat. with fur collar; lined
In black messaline. $44.5O; was $3.50.
1 Copenhagen Blue Poiret Twill Coat
Spring weight. lined in messaline $50;
was $40.
Tan Cloth Coat, lined in messaline
$45; was s55
~ Il Black Satin Coat. lined in white silk.
l Gray Silk Gloria Coat so; was $25
Taupe Silk Jersey Coatee, sleeveless
model 80; was $40.
Womens Apparel Department. Third noor
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Specially Priced, SOC
Women's Skirts
Specially Priced, $3.50 Each

One small lot of Womens Skirts in black
and navy serge, distinctively tailored, with
wide belts and pockets
Also l Woman's Skirt, black and brown
checked velvet and satin combined. $I3.75,
was 800
Women's Apparel Department Third floor
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Remnants IN
Cotton Dress Goods

Lengths from ~ to ~ yards.
Large ARs0rtments.
soc 32-inch Ginghams, 4Oc yard.
75c 32-fnch Ginghams. Soc yard
1925 32-inch Ginghams, 81 yard.
SOC 3S-inch Printed voiles. 4Oc yard.
5Sc 3S-inch Printed Voiles. l5c yard.
75c 38-inch Printed Voiles, 6Oe yard.
81 3S-inch Printed voiles, 75c yard.
81 36-inch Printed Crepe, Tic yard.
35c 36-incA Percales. 25c yard.
40c Serpentine Crepe. 15c yard.
Dress Goods Department Second floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Dolls and Doll Carriare.

II Jointed Dolls with bisque heads,
slightly damaged. 1s inches tall, 91.50 each:
were $500.
3 1s-inch Dolls. e1oO each; were $40o
IL 20-inch Dolls. $500 each; were $500.
Doll Carriages white enamel finish with
pink lining: slightly imperfect. $3.50 each:
were $500.
Toy Department Fourth door.
Evening star., 1919-04-03

selecting most meritprious cases,
preferably those who fall under circu-
lar II. War Department, 1918, and
those with class A and class B allot-
ments."
Circular -, to which reference is
made. provides for the discharge of
a man upon his own application where
there is sickness or other distress in
the soldiers family. or where he was
urgently needed in the occupation
from which he went III civil life into
the Army. The allotment classif1ca-
tions mentioned in the cablegram
cover the men who are making the
largest provision from their salaries
for the support of dependents at hlene.
The $4,000 volunteers are to be as
sembled in provisional companies at
Camp Meade, Md, in preparation for
going overseas.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Special IN
Mercerized Table Damask

Just 50 remnants of Mercerixed Table
quality that viii make i splendid tabiecloths
$1.25 Yard; Reduced From $1.75
linen Department, Second floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Special Sale of
Good Strong Broonns
kRe Esrh
&c Each

A price you do not expect to got a good
broom for these days. And hero are five-
string brooms Of an excellent and durable
straw. with good wood handles. secured in
q special purchase. SO that We can make this
special offer.
Hsusefurnishings, Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
"NON-LYKE"
A New Raincoat for Boys
Al n Eridax Sneeial Priee

A new raincoat for boys in a new model.
at new low price: OF guaranteed Best
being no exposed seams to admit water:
made just like the army models with close
fitting cape over the shoulders. Guaran-
teed in every particular. Sizes to Is
years
Specially Priced, $5.s5
Boys Department, Fourth floor
Evening star., 1919-04-03
A Small Lot. of
CORSETS

The W. & L. Crown Belt Corset spe-
cial make. of strong coutil. medium bust
and long hips, well boned for stout figures.
An assortment of sizes. "a to 36.
Specially Priced, $1.zs
Also the following:
3 pairs Madame Irene Corsets, Of mer-
cerized batiste in flesh coloring: low bust
models with long hips; sizes % to 2S. 70
pair; were $S.
pairs Madame Irene Corsets. Of white
coutil with wa1ohn boning, medium low
bust and long hips; sizes 23. "a, 25, 28 and
20. % pair; were $3.50.
Corset Department Third floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Odd Beds at Unusually Low

One lot, comprising eight full-size Beds
in mahogany. walnut and steel; artistic
period designs. reduced for Friday clearance
each.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Clearance Of
SCREEN DOORS


and
Specially Priced, $1.75 $500 and $3.25 Each
noor
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Special in
"Wizard" Polish Mons

,.an inc ted @ mop that has
is triangular shaped for convenience in
cleaning corners and under furniture
800 OF these mops in a Friday reduced-price
Offering. Regularly $1.25.
Specially Priced, Csc
Housefurnishing Department, Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Special In
Swift's Pride Soap

Worth your while to buy a dozen cakes
Of this staple household article. when tho
price is especially attractive. For tomorrow
this soap is:
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Special in
Crepe de Chine Chemise

Tailored styles finely shirred: others more
elaborate with Val lace trimmings; many in
Empire effects and with camisole tops and
ribbon straps.
Specially Priced, SITS
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Special IN
Mems All-Linen Handkerchief

Strictly all-linen. with corded stripes and
plaids through their centers; in a good gen.
erous size that will appeal to men. They
are slightly mussed from handling, the only
reason for this low price, Regularly 40c.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Special in
Imitation Val Lace

Insertions and edgings to match in q and
~ inch widths. a very good assortment
OF designs in matched patterns appropriate
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Specially Priced, $3.95

Also Blue Plaid House Dresses neat
models with panel backs. draped In front
and finished with large white collars cuffs
and pockets Sizes A and 46 1886 each;
were IS.
House Dress Department Third door.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Specially Priced, $1.2S
Women's House Dresses

Lawn House Dresses. lavender or blue
stripes or plaids. contrasted with sheer
white hemstitched roll collars and cuffs:
sizes S6. AZ and A. Rerularly S45O
Evening star., 1919-04-03

If you want work read the want col
umnS of The Star.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Special in
Lingerie Nightgowns

Five dozen in this lot of flesh or white
sleeves; in Empire styles, showing combina-
tions with fine lace and embroidery; or tai
lored models. finished with hemstitching
and colored featherstftching.
Specially Priced, $l.45
Also the following:
81 Long Cambria Petticoats. with deep
embroidery fiounces. CSC each; were 81. .
q Fitted Corset Covers; fine cambria.
trimmed with embroidery scalloped
edged. CSC each; were CSC.
Lingerie Department, Third floor
Friday Special in
Women's Combination Suits
Forty dozen Jersey-rbbed Combination
Suits for women, low neck. sleeveless with
tight knee or lace-trimmed umbrella draw
ers. Regularly 75c.
Specially Priced, SOC
Also the following:
Is Women's Silk Lisle Vests. Swiss-ribbed.
low neck, sleeveless. with band top; size
3S; slightly imperfect. 37kc each: were
75c.
% Women's Plain Gauze Cotton Pants
knee length; sizes 80. 32 and "a; slightly
sotled. 35c each: were 55c.
26 Women's Cotton Corset Covers; jersey
ribbed, Dutch neck. elbow sleeves; sizes S,
8 and g. 25c each; were Soc
women's Underwear Dept. First floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
65c Dozen, 7c Cake

H0usefurnishlng Department, Fifth aesE Trr r.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Special in
Women's Pure Silk Hose

Twenty dozen Pure Silk Hose in this spe-
cial offering. including black. white and
good color assortment: made with reinforced
garter tops. double so1es, heels and toes:
sizes 8 II to TO- Slightly irregular in weave:
II perfect, would sell for 1925 and $3.50.
Specially Priced, SITS
Also the following:
Womens White Cotton Hose, pairs for
81: regularly soc pair.
Womens Polka Dot White Lisle Hose as
sorted colored dots, white grounds 25c
pair; regularly 35c pair
Hosiery Department. First floor
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Specially Priced,
60c Dozen Yards

Lice Department, First floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Specially Priced

Mems Store. First floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Specially Priced, $3.95

Also the 1oIIoWlng:
l Flesh Crepe de Chine Petticoat. with
deep f1ounce of combination wash satin and
fine lace 1918; was 50.
Green Tafreta Petticoats, trimmed with
ruffied f1ouEces. S585 each; were $3.50
Taffeta Petticoats, rose, gold and Nile.
with shirred, pIeated founces $3.05 each:
were $3.50.
Petticoat Departmenf Third door
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Specially Priced, $1.45
Friday Special in
Women's Combination Suits

Forty dozen Jersey-ribbed Combinatio
Suits for women, low neck. sleeveless, wit
tight knee or lace-trimmed umbrella draw
on1o 1or1,,
Evening star., 1919-04-03

colorg but there few lighter the lot An exceptional
whether shades fall
SO inches wide, E feet Regularly $l50
Specially Priced, Csc Each
Friday Special in
FINE LACE CURTAINS
White
and%
Reduced to $3.65 Pair
Other Curtains Greatly Reduced
collection Arabian Wolfe
decided
fall
remarkable
$500
excellent quality S667 $1,000.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Little Tots Wear

Boys Department. Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
Friday Special in
Black Silk Petticoats

special lot of Black Chiffon Taffeta
Petticoats with attractive tucked and
pleated flounces.
Evening star., 1919-04-03

Department. Third floor.
Evening star., 1919-04-03
quality Uppermost Even on Remnant

An Unusual Value in
Women's Suits
At $29.5O
Blouse, box and smart tailored models
in good quality mems wear serge.
silk-lined throughout; many braid and but
ton trimmed. and some with clever waist
coats of tricolette fancy silk.
Women's Apparel Department "qhird floor.
Women's Silk and Satin
Dresses
Reduced to $l8.75 Each
One small lot of desirable Silk and Satin
Dresses, showing the latest style features,
in the following Spring materials and COL
orings:
2 Black Satin.
1 Beige Crepe de Chine,
1 Gray Taffeta.
Navy and Georgette Combination.
Beaver Taffeta.
1 Taupe Taffeta.
Women's Apparel Department, Third floor.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-02-26
be Hears SIC Is LegaIy ID.

Most folks, just as did Rep. Henry
Il. Ross, Livingston county, thought
she meant a man and "she" a woman
and that the two were not synOny-
nous. But he knows now. All the
public can be "wised up" by reading
this yarn which is truth obsolete.
The school where he learned is thA
Michigan legislature. Lawmakers
were discussing a bill dealing with
registration cf electors. All the way
through the personal pronoun used
che"
The member from Livingston coun-
ty knows that women can vote in this
state. He did not want them barred
from such a vital necessity as regis
tering. He was willing to seek in
formation in order that the "nigger
in the woodpile" might be smoked out
if he was there.
Rep. Ross asked about it during the
discussion of the measure. Then the
lesson began. Rep. Fred l.. Warner,
Bedding, was the teacher.
"'He' means both sexes under an
other statute which takes care pf
that"
The lesson was learned and Rep.
Ross now knows that che" is some