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Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02

Bassoon-olsnn Anderson. Clarence
Schoemacker.
Trumpst-walter Nelson. Harry J.
1aher.
French Horn-Max Giersch, Al Bile
beebach. Clarence Richards, David
Bleuer.
Trombone-Matt stsrck. Fred John.
son. Al Benin.
Tuba-M. Pennington.
Tympani-A. Kohlhammer.
Drums-H. Schmidt. Jr.
Lfbrarian-Henry Sindt -
one in Davenport tomorrow. Vari-
GUS business houses are cooperat-
ing in the drive and the Davenport
Rotary club to a man promised to
purchase two tickets.
The first concert in Rock Island
is to be given next Monday even
ing, and the first one in Daven-
port will be given Sunday after
noon. There will be one concert
In January in each city and one in
February and March. The orches-
ira is composed Of IS pieces this
year and is under the direction of
Ludwig Becker. There is NO 9TH
er organization like this sponsored
as a civic asset outside of Chicago,
and the local promoters are anx-
ious to make the concerts this year
a real success.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02
Monday Study Club.

The Monday Study club met yes
terday afternoon with Mrs. C. ].
Searle, 934 Twentieth street, and
the following program was given:
Turkey in Europe" q very inter-
esting paper by Mrs. M. NJ. Sturg-
con; Turkish Women" by Mrs. Al
len Welch, and a poem, "Congo"
(Vachel Lindsay by Mrs. A. L.
Richards. Current events were dis
cussed.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02

culation, and the following circu-
lation report was presented for the
month of November:
Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02
LarS0A.Ralston.

Miss Fern Ralston and Carl R.
Larson, both of New Windsor, were
married at 4 o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon at the parsonage Of the
First Methodist church by Rev.
Samuel Van Pelt. The couple was
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. H. E.
Parker Of New Windsor. Mr.. and
Mrs. Larson returned to New Wind
sor late yesterday afternoon whore
they will make their homo on q
farm.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02
Plan for Card Party.

Friday, when the annual election
Of c0cers will take place.
Plan for Card Party.
Tho lady Eagles drill team met
yesterday afternoon. The most i'm
portant business was the planning
Of & card party to be given Dec. IL
,at the Eagles home. Lunch will be
served in the afternoon and there
viii be card games and an apron
sale in both the afternoon and
evening. The committee In charge
of the afternoon party is made up
rof Mrs. J. F. Grotegut, Mrs. John
Furlong. Mrs. Win Gorden and Mrs.
Bert Plogh. Those in charge Of
the evening party are Mrs. P. J.
Carlson, Mrs. w. White, Mrs. r. F.
Berry and Mrs. ]. G. Parker.
Hi.Y Girls Plan Unique Sale.
! The girls Hi-Y cabinet had .
injecting after . s O'Clock dinner
St1he Y. w. C. A. last evening. Re
ports from the different commit.
Z tees were read, the most interesting
being that given by Miss Henrietta
nittman chairman Of the social
eommittee. The girls are making
elaborate plans for a baxar to be
riven from II until Z o'clock Sat
urday, Dec. g., in the association
gym. The department store idea
IL to be carried out in the arrange
!. ment Of the bazaar. The girls will
I wear the conventional black dress
and white can Of the we'll dressed
saleslady and there will be count
era to interest everyone: a bakery
booth for the domestic. confection-
ery for the frivolous, fancy work
forithe Christmas shopper, station
the children. The sirls want the
I children to bring their Christmas
slhts. for Santa Claus will be there
md he will wait to rive eyery child
I lnst what he wants. There will be
& lunch room where tea will he
served nom 3 untii 4
,ass
NAvsns fluh IN Moline.
4. sfhe. Sevens clnh met Yesterday
LIN Miss Mary Anthnnv 1907
,s,rsb svenua Mo,,ra Mrr lame.
% EcSsart % gave - nanar on W. ..rba =; a r;t1
i - T,rtcnr .na Mis. I..ur. v,,ar.
- - ~ DasI Y.,ans ~ Miss ..s. " - =. 1nons sUn
rsianu eave o,e W oV
a.,.s - snu D.esc essa LIE III. 1s.lesn- .sn =.
ms VII M se.seu .. az ~ .n1 s,,a az
n.s 1om lne nvA, mee'.ns wiz De
sc. ~ anu VIII 10 an 1pen meet.
w ~neiI Ms - n. !,, Ma.aIu anu
~ ~ ee.a y, - onaiSeas qua .Sa,s % m..i .n.er.A'n "a
Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02
Turner Ladies Reeleot Ohicers.

Turner Ladies Ree1oot O8Co1s.
Mrs. Louise Dresser was reflect
ed president Of the Turner Ladies'
society at the meeting held yester-
day afternoon at the Hotel Harms
and other officers Of the society
were reelected for this year as fol-
lows:
Vice President = Mrs. Louise
Horst Of Davenport.
Recorder-Mrs. Bertha Andrews.
Financial Secretary-Mrs. Bertha
Theues.
Treasurer-Mrs. Mary Schmidt
After the business session cinch
was played at three tables, Mrs.
Schmidt taking the first prize and
Mrs. Julia Jacobson the second
prize. Lunch was served at the
small tables. The society will meet
Jan, 5 at the Hotel Harms.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02
Meet at Parsonage.

The Westminster Guild Of the
Central Presbyterian church met
last evening at the parsonage with
Mrs. J. T. Marcly. There were IA
members present. Miss Alice Deal
had charge Of the devotional exer-
cises at the beginning Of the meet
ing. The first chapter Of Christian
Americanization" was read and
discussed under the leadership Of
Miss Bessie Bladel. Mesdam.s
Clark, Burr and MCGOWAN read ar
ticles bearing on the subject from
current magazines.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02
Organise Ladies' Legion.

twenty-five Rock Island ladies
met last evening to form q ladies'
legion of the Order Of Moose. w. r.
Mason was the. instituting officer
and Mrs. A. ]. Humes the organ
izer. The Moose chapter legion of
Moline had charge Of the installing
Of officers and assisted in the gsS-
eral organizing. The officers elect
ed were:
Past Regent-Mrs. Dora welch.
Senior Regent - Mrs. Charles
Humes..
Junior Regent-Mrs. Annie Sic
grist. 80
Chaplaih-Mrs. Eggert.
Recorder-Mrs. Hulda Jacobs.
Z Guard Miss Alice Ludnow.
Archer-Mrs. Annie Humes.
Sentinel-Mrs. Valentine Yer
ando. y
Pianist Mrs. Ethel willetts.
This chapter will meet In Maths
hail the first and third Monday OF
every month.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02
Aid Society Has Meeting,

A1Q 0UcIcty u&S MeotanBs
The Ladies' War Sufferers Aid
society met yesterday in regular
session at Maths hall, when sew
eral new members were added to
the organization. After the busi-
ness session whist was played at
three tables. Mrs. M. White Of DAY.
export taking the nrst prize, M,s.
E. Myers Of Davenport the second,
and Mrs. L. Cohn Of Moline the con-
ISOLATION favor. Refreshments were
served at the small tables. The
next meeting will be held Jan. s.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02
Trinity Guild Dinner.Bassr.

Trinity guild Of the Trinity
Episcopal church will serve a
chicken dinner at the parish house
at noon tomorrow beginning at II
o'clock at the annual bazar. After
dinner fancy work, aprons and
candy will be sold at various
booths. Friends Of the guild and
the church are invited to dinner
and to the sale.
Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02
Have Lesion On China.

W8vU 0oDbVU VI VMA8s
The Standard Bearers of tae
First Methodist church met with
Mrs. g. W. Buckner.715 Twenty
second street, yesterday afternoon.
There were II members present.
and after the regular business
meeting, the lesson on China was
discussed. Miss Esther Pierce gave
a clever reading, IF I We're . Doc
tor" and a short musical program
followed. Several new members
were taken in and refreshments
were served. ~
Rock Island Argus., 1919-12-02

KembIe r. I. A. T0M0ffOW.
The parent-teachers' association
of the Kemble school will hold its
regular monthly meeting at the
school at 3 o'clock tomorrow aft
ernoon. A short program is to be
given. which will include a playlet
by the pupils Of the third grade.
All the mothers Of the children. of
the school are asked to attend this
meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
TAFT TERMS SENATORS
AS "SMALL AMERICANS"
Says Opponents &" I-ncmr of Nations
Plan Are Provincial aud
Selfish.
Inv Assoc!a,oA rrs.. l

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2o--Charac-
ter:zinG as small Americans mcm-
berS OF the United states Senate who
are opposing The covenants 10: "a
leaGue Of nations. former President w.
III. TAFT made AN especial appeal to-
day TO the women Of the Pacific Goa :;
to bring their influence 20 bear on
the senate in behalf OF rltiiication OF
tho league. Mr.. Taft spoke AT Il luu-
chcon given him hy the san Frau-
cisco Center. u woman's orEaniZa ion.
Certain small Americans on the
floor of the United States Senate pro-
fess to see dire danger and eventual
disaster to the country If we enter the
league Of nations. agreed upon 1T the
Paris peace table" said MIR. Taft. L
do not use the term small Americans
in an invid!ouS sense, but 20 imply
that these gentlemen have small
view OF America; the provincial. selfish
view that the highest duty of America
is 20 preserve safe. Comforta BILE
luxurious prosperity foc our own pco-
pie. beyond which We have no other
responsibility toward the rest Of the
world.
While the statesmen and people OF
the entire world are unanimous in the
certain belief that unless the machin-
cry of such a league is set in mo-
ton. war, more terrible and far-rcach-
ing than the one which we have just
endured. Will sweep the world in ten
or twenty years. the only diScord in
the concert is heard in the voice OF
Small America from certain small
visioned men. who have been elevated
TO the United states Senate"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
SEIZURE OF MARINE CABLE
LINES CALLED ARBITRARY
Appeal 10 supreme Court Terms Gov
eminent Action Illegal and
tinNnrrnntcd.
IBv Nssoc!atoN rress.

WASHINGTON, Feb 20--Action OF
the government in taking over the
marine cable system was declared to
bc arbitrary. unwarrantcd ana illegal
in brief filed in the Supreme Court
today by the Commercial Gable and
tho Commercial Pacific Cable Com
panies, in appeals from Federal court
DEGREES Diminishing Injunction proceed
inrs brought to restrain Postmaster
General Burieson from interfering
with the cable lines controlled by
these companies In its brief the COM
panics charged that the seizure was
not authorized by Congress. that Con-
Sress could not delegate arbitrary
power to make the seizure. and that no
proper provision was made for pro-
vidins compensation for the use o:
these cables.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21

Tho Ncv. aud MIS-. j. y. !!ait, OF IN
ford. y. G.. are visiting tho city as
guests OF MIR. and Mrs. j. !. Gardner.
on Franklin Street. Mir Hart is a
former pastor OF the second Baptist
Church in this city.
is reported as i'll. OF pneumonia. at her
home. and :; trained nurse has been
called TO her side. MIR. koiar is a
leading member OF the Czecho- Slovak
colony in Prince George.
y double tenement on Jones street,
owned and occupied by colored fam
lilies. was damaged by fire yesterday
afternoon TO the extent Of several hum
drcd dollars and a stable i'll Ettrick
was also badly damaged by fire.
At ST; Pauis Episcopal Church this
morning at o'clock Miss Lena Hard
ing. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Harding. OF this city, was married TO
clifford T.. Reese, the Rev. II. >. Os-
horn performing the ceremony. Miss
Leila Reese was maid OF honor Her
bert Reese was best man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
ON TRAIL OF CUR DOG
Department Of Agriculture Sends Let
tcrS to Twenty state Governors
on Protection OF Sheep.

WASHINGTON, Feb, 90.-Secretary
Houston, OF the Department OF ASri-
culture. has sent n letter TO twenty
State Governors. inc!udign those Of
Arkansas. Florida. Georgia, North Car
olina. South Carolina, Tennessee ard
Virginia, urging enactment OF more
adequate State laws - contro! sheep
killing dogs. While there has been a
gratifying increase in the number OF
sheep killed in the United States, he
says there is room for further eZpan-
sion of the industry. but farmers, in
many instances. are discouraged from
keeping sheep. on account OF the dan
ger Of damage by dogs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
sharp Alter noo,Icrrrr..

TEe police o. Petersburs are very
aG,,'e IN me Lea I'm, ,or 1o2i! r.
past two days ten trucks containing
whisky have been seized. and a large
1uantity OF booze landed at tho sta
ton house -Four new trucks contain
tnr nincty-s:x quarts, vas landed from
q train at the hppomattoX station. and
were quickly seized. but tho owners
we're not found. -Four other trucks
were seized the previous night. One
trunk. which had been rophed of it's
quarts was also found near the Sea-
board Station. While q great deal OF
liquor broush; 10 Petersburg in
trunks, suit cases, body belts and
otherwise has been captured by the
alert police. the supposition Is tina;
liquor escapes detection and safely gets
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
GOVERNMENT MAY ENTER
INTO THE OIL BUSINESS
Navy Department Demands Fnir
Price From the big
Producers.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2o-Unless the
Standard Oil and other big oil inter
esis consent TO sell fuel oil to tho
United states Shipping Board and the
Navy Department for a fair price. the
government, Will go into the oil bust
ness. Will buy from tho Independent,
the world and create competition in
the oil market unknown in the past
NhoWiedGc that the government and
tho oil interests have come to grips
over the matter OF future Relationship
was revealed today when it was learned
,hat tne United states Shipping Boa ri
OF Tue! Oh 10 the merchant vessels.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
Hunting for Wild BOnrs.

EEMAc;l:N, GERMANY. Feb. 20
Wild board hunting has become a pop
MAR sport among officers OF tho Amer
lean army Of occupation in tho hills
along tho Rhine, in the region q. re
magen. Several hunting parties have
been held and several boars were
baSEcd By each party. \ number OF
hunting reserves arc owned by wca.-
tbs Germans in the vicinity of Re
mage and Il was within these reser-
vatons that the hunts have taken
place by permission Of tho owners Tho
ordinary army rifle was used by the
Americans in the wild boar drives
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
RAISE FUND TO EXPLORE
VICINITY OF NORTH POLE
" lillian Il. Nandc rhiIt Pledges $4,000,
While Charles Il. Sahin
Gives $4,000.
DE- As.oc!ated Pros. y

Nt:W YORK. Feb. 2O.-A gift OF $40
900 10y William X. Vanderbilt and an
other Of $4,000 By Charles X. Sabin to
start the $4,000 fund to finance the
Roosevelt aerial expedition to the
Arctic were announced tonight at the
dinner Of the Aero Club Of America at
the Waldorf.
The expedition. which is 10 be headed
by Captain Robert y. Bartlett is
planned to explore the polar basin. y
new system OF map making through
use OF radio devices has been wise Il
by John Hays Hammond Jr.. for use
in the eXpeGition
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
Opening Of salvation Army Club.

n" SALVATION NTInY HuI N"NF CIub,
home for solSicrs and Sai!orS. was
opened this afternoon. with reccp
ton music and simple exercises. The
club is located in South Market street.
was formerly residence j. hand
some three story structure. tho rcmoi-
cling and furnishing o! which for club
purposes cost neatly $4,000. Il is fine
" furnished throughout. The -eccD-
t!ou was I'm charge OF prominent ladies.
and many people attended 1t and in
spcctcd the club
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
FORMER PETERSBURG MAN
is CHARGED WITH BIGAMY
{. 4. Schiebcrt Arrested IN PhiIndcI-
phiH md Brought Back
for Trial.
Lsneclnl 10 rhc Tines.pIsna,

SpccInl 10 The TimcE-DIspatCh-l :
PETERSRtRG. Ma. Feb 2o-A
charge OF bramy has heen preferred
against & a Schiebcrt. formerly %
this city. arrested In Philadelphia and
brought here for trial. He is charged
wi;h marrying first woman Of Cam
den, y. J.. about two years ago, whom
he deserted after Il quarrel few
months later. He came TO Petersburg
and married a woman OF this city. The
first marriage was in October. 1916.
and the second III July. 1915 The
second wife was also deserted after
"a quarrel. Both women are here 20
testify against The much.marrich man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
BREAKS RECORD FOR TRIP
Army Aviator Covers Distance From
New York to Washington in
EiShty-Eiyc Minutes.
~ f.It,~-r1,r,

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2o-Unoficial
announcement was made today that
Lieutenant Frank II. Harmon. OF the
army flying corps. broke all records
between New York and Washington
yesterday by making the trip in eighty
five minutes with one of the new La
air fighters under the Direction Of a
French officer.
The little machine carries ZOO
horsepower liberty motor. With "A fair
breeze, Lieutenant Harmon reported
that he made an average speed of
about 16S miles an hour
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
Students Hold Annual nall.

LEAlNGToN. VA. Feb. 2O-c!ad I'm
emperor or Turkish harem girl 10 =:
holShcNtst representative or an Ameri-
.an hviatriN. 25c young men win
thEcc louFthS as many girls from ali
oNeI me south and EaS; celebrated
t,DniSht inc annual fancy dress ball OF
"ashlnGion and Lee University Tha
nasque ball marked the cuirnin,,ion
thc winter festivities at the Vir-
ma institution. which lasted three
eaSs; and arc the most important social
snSnls or the year. The King and
queen or the fairies. who led tho dance.
WsIe; rospe4iivcly. John y. Wit; OF
tLSnEnourE: Va. and Miss Gotten Tim
neriakc. OF Raleigh. y. c. The omen
ing hsnre presented a picturesque and
IIsactiye woodland fairy tablcau. with
lam iioods and Peter Pans and
lsiries OF all descriptions ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
BODY is IDENTIFIED
RO>n I.uNcmburg'x Renain. Are Found
in Lnnduehr Canal. TaEcbIntt
Says.

BERLIN Feb. Ca bruised and
battered body Of a woman. which APP
parentlv had been in the water more
than three weeks. has been discov-
cred in the Landwchr Canal. accord
ing 10 tho Tagehlatt. and acQuaintanccs
have identified Il the body OF Rosa
LuNemburg the Spartacan leader who
was Killed January L.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21

WINtFl Els Elk, w, Feb. 2O-Two
now clcrgymen began pastoratc here
this week. the Rev. a. a. Kelly, formerly
OF Emmanuel Church. Philadelphia. as
pastor OF Grace Lutheran Church. and
the Rev. Charles Adey. formerly of
Emmanuel Church. Baltimore, as pastor
OF the First Baptist Church. The two
c!crgymcn occupy adjoining parsonases
on North Market Street. and each
moved in the same day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
CAHRANZA ISSUES CALL
Mexican C"nsuiS Along border to Meet
md Discuss Tarin
Regulations.
lee $50 .!u.cd prcss1

FL. PASo. TEN. Feb. 20.-President
Carranza has called a conference OF
Mexican consulS stationed in border
states OF the United States TO be held
IN III Paso March ]. II was announced
tonight Tnrif regulations and lcgis-
iatons IN the United states affecting
AcX:can imtcrests viii be d.scussnl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21

, 'tractiNc. howcvcr. IA nathc chcapncss
u tho Insurance. Provisions for pay
.ncnt OF regular sums in case OF totai
OF partial disability really incorporate
INTO The policy thc combined al
vantages OF life and accident and
health policies
All discharged soldiers desiring in
formation are invited 70 write Captain
byar, who Will supply detailed infoYma-
ton. This liz not required. but is az
ranged for the material advantage Of
the soldiers themselves"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
E,capes From detention uome.

4 WNitc WoWaN GIVING NNE NAII!e as
lane DcWcck. and her daughter. ar
a disordcrly house near Laicmont and
sent TO the detention home IN This
city for medical inspection. escaped
from that institution rs placing
dummy figure in her bed 10 deceive the
attendants. She was rearrssted and
returned 10 tho hoSnital
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
EneIncer ComnIe,.. worl.

MISUNDERSTANDING, VA, Feb. 90
Harry Perduc, engineer on the ac-
crtcksburg to Richmond, has completed
his service OF thirty-onc years on the
Richmond. Frederick sburg and Potomac
Railroad. MIR. Perdue is one Of the
Oldest employees OF this road In point
of service. but is by no means in the
old mans class.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21

for bringing four trunks containing
49, pints OF whisky into the city. was
this morning sent TO the iius;ings
Court for trial The liquor was brought
10 Petersburg on IL Norfolk and West
ern train. on which road Waite was
formerly employed, The evidence was
Very strong against him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
Arrange for Dcb,,.

Ia, ~ -. -, rESE1LLE, VA. Feb. Co
iihHe ira nEu!ar debate between Iob LOT
irSpkins. North Carolina and V;rrjni.
NM, wien VIII be held SATURDAY. NAV ING =
LA. uueSIlon is government owncr
SIP and control OF railroads an, iN wi,
soiScyd Dc stated in the final form Re. r..
s6nm,d MAJ the Federal sovernnen,
o 1oi; Of the railroads" TIKI G ane
~ IN contest for the seIcctin,
Ma-c chhe virginia team viii he he'd Ii
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
p;.. n, p,ci,;. Gang,

DNNVII.LE VA. I'eh. 2O.-NeWS has
been received here OF the sudden death
from q heart seizure IN Los Angeles.
Cal. Of Banks Euclier. a former we'll
known resident OF Martinsvjlic and
He Was a brother Of Colonel
Tannil Ruckcr. Of Marttnrvillc. and
Mig. Lirccn Penn. of tMiS c.tN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
Memorial Service. Hold

solcn,n 80 TN, W. Eco. 20-A
s.J. ana impressive memorial ser.
~ LOT flsnoD Robert A. Gibson ot
Lhe virginia Diocese. WHO died NJ
Hss IN R,c C; was, held al noon
nsI r,hs IN Christ Protestant r.pisco,
hhtt ss. thc Rev, John ". luin,on, ,rhrc
hhisnops funeral was held at th, saw.
14notner service in memory Of E;e ~
G ,,. WIZ be held in Chris; t,hnr,tP,
Mhen Inc diocesan council meets 49,
~ may. with Bishop William ,,.itat,
nrown. the successor 10 Bishon GU 4g,I
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21

AEVON1A. VA. Feb ao-Notw!th-
standing the severity OF the winter Of
81! ~, partridGes are fairly plentiful!
m THIS section nucleus for rearing
hts summer Some have reported see
ing as many as dozen birds in :,
cove recently. Turkeys are about n
plentiful az usual. a conside ra bic mum
Der having been bagged by local
sports'ncn during tho last hunting sea
Son The pheaaants which were
brought here from the Middle Yves, for
rearing We're not able 10 stand the
seYertty of last winters weather and
practically all Of them died or we're
destroyed b. hawks. II is Thought ina,
lnder good weather conditions. such
as ooiained this, winter. the birds
would have lived, ana reared nocks
lovers OF natural history arc much
p =! with the quantities OF robins
which appear with increasing fro
Ir9 rye on their way from the south.
lns cedar trees arc sometimes lined
Win hundreds OF them Rlucbirds
nave likewise returned in some mum
oerS, though they are not as plentiful
as In years gone by Bird lovers also
notice tho absence of the king bird or
bcc martin and the purple martin ag
Wcll as the mockinEbird. all OF which
were extremely scarce In this scc.iou
last summer. The catb.rd the various
specles OF sparrow the Yellow
breasted chat. the wood thrush-tho
sweetest singer OF all tho woods-and
me various members OF tho worJ
pccher and the crccDer families wc-c
apparently as plentiful as .ver
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-21
Ask Governor 10 Name judge.

nHN II-LE. w, February aO.-C;ov
esnot Wcstmoreiand Davis has been
as"en 20 appoint "a judge TO prcsid.
- VIC next term OF the Corporatjon
ST,c,iilt mere IN the absence or Judce
E'i!'a.n i-ciSh. who reccntl,. went 10
New York State on accon1, ~ :"
neath Judge Leigh has been Iec,in''
me Tor several months The docLet
stoI fnc spring term is one OF IN
heaviest recorded of rcccn, nSon,bn
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