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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-26
LESLIE MILES rs
BACK IN COUNTRY

Leslie Miles, member of Com
pany H, One Hundred Twenty
ninth infantry, has arrived at
Camp Merritt, N. j., after one
years service overseas. Mrs. Les
lie Miles, who resides with her
mother, Mrs. Phil Stombs of Car
bon Cliff, will meet her husband
in Chicago, after he receives his
discharge at Camp Grant where he
will be transferred.
Private Miles had been in SER
vice two years. While in France
he was confined to a hospital for
several weeks with influenza.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-26
SHACK STRUCK AS
MACHINE TUMBLED

Webb Donahue, traffic police
man, who happened to be standing
at duty in the center of Fifteenth
street at the railway crossing. Mo-
line, at noon yesterday, escaped
serious injury when a. large part
of a threshing machine tumbled
from a passing freight train and
nearly wrecked his shack which
is at the railway crossing. The
train did not stop to pick up the
part lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-26
RESULT FOR FIRST
DAY AT BARGAIN
SHOP rs PLEASING

First days returns at the Red
Cross bargain shop, which re-
opened last Saturday, netted
$171.02. The result is very pleas
ing to the committee in charge
The most expensive article sold
was at the price Of So.
The committee still asks for
more donations. Hanging lamps
seem to be in demand. Tin coffee
and tea pots, cooking utensils.
dishes, toys or old law books are
also in need.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-26
Mrs. Julia A. Wilson.

Mrs. Julia A Wilson, aged "
years, died at II o'clock Saturday
morning at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Kittie Mcintosh, 1717
Sixth street, East Moline. She had
been i'll for five years and had been
belfast for nine weeks.
She was born in Freeport, Pa,
Nov. 81, 1916. Her husband died
80 years ago. Surviving are one
brother, r. H. Carver of Galesburg,
two daughters, Mrs. Mcintosh and
Miss Anna Farrell and two nieces,
Edna and Pearl Simon, all Of East
Moline and one nephew, Charles
Carver of Peoria
Funeral services will be at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the
home with Rev. ]. V. Kennedy in
charge. Burial will be in River
side cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-26

Miss Minneapolis will also COM
pete in the speed events.
The race program has not been
announced yet, but will include in
the class races events for boats of
ISL, 224, 800 and 495 cubic inches
piston displacement, besides the
Admiral and Webb trophy events
and the run-about class races.
There will be novelty races and ex-
hibitions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-26

The smallest screws in the world
are those used in matches. One
screw to the naked eye looks like a
fleck of dust. Under a magnifying
glass It is revealed as a screw with
260 threads, 4-1000ths of an inch in
diameter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-26
Obituary
funeral of Fremont Peterson.

Funeral of Fremont Peterson.
Peterson were held at 2:30 yes
terday afternoon in the Barnard
funeral home, with Rev. Walter
Tillberg officiating. Selections
were given by the Misses Augusta
Lutt, Matte STANCE and Edward
Bergren and William STANCE Bear
ers were George Melin, Joe Ander-
son, George Boomershine, William
Schmidt, Carl Peterson and L. Mas
son. Burial was in Riverside Gem
etery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-26

The peak of Teneriffe, in the
Canary Islands, throws a shadow
so miles across the sea-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-26

1t is estimated that the worlds
railways represent one-seventh of
the worlds entire wealth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-26

Obituary Rec0rd-Henry Thies-
sen, 6S years of age, died Friday
at the county hospital,
after a four months illness. He was
at one time a cobbler in Davenport.
There are no survivors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
MLSHAWAKA GENERAL NEWS
NDThmes Office 100 Lincoln Way Yves. Home Phone Bell 10

public enters a war it loses in large
measure its democracy and becomes
autOcratic. Germany will have 20
undergo both political and moral re-
generation before she can be ad-
mitted TO the League.
Reduction OF Armaments.
To my mind there must be some
principle for the reduction Of arma-
ments, II not for disarment We
cannot expect the future peace OF the
world IL the nations continue 10 pile
up huge ornaments and assemble
and equip great armies The arm
ing Of one nation means the arming
Of another, and competitive srme-
ments excite national suspicious and
hatreds. and tend 20 cause war.
Autocracy has been defeated and
the nations should league themselves
in such a way that cooperation
shall be the motive in all interna-
tiOnal matters. reducing the burden
OF armament 20 the very minimum.
Let il ever be borne in mind that
the League is to adjust international
disputes and not 10 settle national
difficulties; the maintaining OF an
international police force would only
complicate the workings of national
machinery"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
PREDICTS ANTI-CARRANZA
MOVEMENT IN MEXICO

By United Press:
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1O.-An an
ti-Carranza movement in Mexico
when the Mexican congress meets
in special session April 1. was pre-
dicted here today in circles known
to be in close touch with the social
ed revolutionary factions.
Carranza has summoned the con-
gress for the announced purpose of
framing legislation repeating his
conhscatory oil DEGREES Of last sum-
mer.
Felix Diaz. Palace. Villa and other
anti-Carranza leaders are declared
to be melting outlying provinces
against Mexico City on the ground
that the proposed legislation is a
delivery of Mexican rights to the for
eign interests. Reliable information
is that Villas strength is greater
than it was in 1916. Diaz agents are
reported 10 be openly active at Hav-
ana
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
WILLIAM E. HAWKINS
DIES SUNDAY NIGHT

william r. Hawkins. 1907 Lincoln
way f. "A resident of Mishawaka for
the past 80 years, died at his hDme
Sunday night at 1925 o'clock FOL
lowing a two years illness with com
plications.
lie was born in Wabash county.
Ind. June :. 1881. and was nearly
6S years old. he came here from
Wabash 80 years ago and was a re-
tired farmer. on Dec. %. 1871 he
was married 10 Miss Nancy Ander-
son, who survives with one daughter
and six sons. Mrs. William II. Fam
ming. Chicago; J. 3. Henry and
Frederick. Mishawaka; Edward. Ga
lien, Mich; Benjamin, South Bend,
and Clyde of the United States army.
who has just arrived in New York
from overseas duty. Mr.. Hawkins
also leaves three brothers, DR.. T..
Hawkins, Swayzee, Ind; Jacob, Of
Wabash and John, of louisiana, and
four sisters. Mrs. d. Nc Donald, FL
wood. Ind: Mrs. Frank Vance. Wa
bash: Mrs. Kate Outland. Washing
ton. -. c.; and Mrs. Phoebe Frost
Of wyoming.
Funeral arrangements will be
made later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
THE SHUTTLE" AT
LINCOLN TODAY.

The shuttle starring Constance
Talmadge, and adapted By Margaret
Turnbun and Harvey Thew from the
best seller" novel of the same name
by Frances HOdgsOn Burnett, will be
shown at the Lincoln theatre today.
Miss Talmadge, as Bettina Wander
poel. has an adequate opportunity
for the display OF her unique COM
edy talents
After twelve years OF separation.
Bettina. the youngest daughter Of
the American multi-milionaire Reu-
ben VandepOel, goes 10 visit her sis
ter. Resale. now Lady Anstruthers,
at her English estate. She finds her
broken in health and spirit by the
cruel maltreatment OF Sir Nigel An
struthers, who has left her and their
young son in the ruins Of the old
castle and the neglected estate. TO
resume his old-time dissipation
abroad. Betty. high-spirited and re-
sourceful. rehabilitates her sister and
refurnishes the castle and the
grounds
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
WEDNESDAYS BARGAIN
DAY AR0USES INTEREST

Mishawaka's first Bargain day
takes place Wednesday next and
rom present indications viii set the
pace for an established weekly shop
ping event in the city. Although the
time has been limited in which TO
prepare for the occasion a sufficient
number OF merchants have signified
their intention of cooperating to-
wards its success to ensure the days
continuance. Nearly every line OF
Mercantile industry will be repre-
scented in the bargain list. including
drygoodS, hardware, boots and shoes.
gents furnishings, furniture, jewelry.
ladies' apparel, leather goods, etc.
a large number of farmers VINO
have visited the city during the past
few days have sisnified their inten-
tion Of coming to the city with their
families, while Mishawaka's bargain
hunters viii undoubtedly take ad-
vantage of the many opportunities
for saving money that will be Of
fered them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
TUBE STRIKE OFF, BRITAIN
FACING WALK0UT OF
ELECTRICIANS UNIONS.
Demand 4O-hour Week and Mini
mum Wage of SI3 For
This Period.

BY United Press:
LONDON. Feb. IO.-with trans
portation in the London district
again normal as result of the
settlement Of the subway strike,
Great Britain faced the possibility
Of a nationwide walkout Of cleo
tricians The national executive
committee Of the Electricians union
at Manchester ordered a general bal
lot on the questions Of demanding a
40-hour week. II affects 10000 cleo
tricians.
The situation IN Belfast is un-
changed. but the Irish labor con-
gress. at a special session in Dublin.
decided 20 demand a 40-hour week
and a so 10 100 percent wage in
crease. with a minimum weekly
wage Of S13.
Before acting on these demands
IL is necessary that the workers must
approve them. They have been given
three weeks 10 DO so.
Strikers in Glasgow were reported
10 be gradually returning TO work.
The London tube strike. il was es-
timated today, resulted in the loss
Of millions OF dollars in wages
through inability OF men and women
"a got - LhA-g work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10

Einecke. are not the credit mans
biggest assets, but his high ideals
and business equity by which he
squares all his transactions.
The speaker brought out the i'm
portant part the credit man must
bear in the more or less critical
period of business readjustment from
war time 10 peace time basis. and
emphasized the fact that he must
be the safety valve" of his house
during this period.
There are also obligations which
the credit man owes his customers"
said Mr.. Einecke. "He must be
frank in pointing out to his Gus
toners the danger of inadequate and
Inaccurate bookkeeping and dis
courage at all times the idea of long
time credits"
He stated that a simple. but ade-
quate system of bookkeeping is be-
ing worked out by the National As
ISOLATION of Credit Men for the small
merchants. and it was expected of
all members of the association to
encourage and assist in installing this
system wherever it is desired.
The responsibility OF a credit
man to himself" said Mr. Einecke.
lis primarily the moral responsibility
of efficiency which every ambitious
and honest man must assume in the
performance OF his duties, and must
keenly appreciate the responsibility
placed upon Him by his house"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
FRENCH ATTITUDE
LEAVES OPENING
FOR NEW WARS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNED

weeks as that port is tightly frozen
in The allies do not desire TO with
draw their forces from Murmansk
while their troops are still on the
Archangel front. as that would leave
the latter exposed TO an attack from
the west. The British. however. are
understood TO be mobilizing a large
feet of ice crushers, and operations
in the meantime-even local often
sive movements-will be designed
solely 10 expedite evacuation.
Before the joint conference con-
venes at Prinkipos island, il is be-
lieved that an understanding may
be reached by the soviet govern
ment and the associated powers re-
garding cessation of hostilities, since
this would be acceptable, under
present conditions, 10 both sides.
An IrOnic Incident
An ironic incident occurred while
the proposition TO declare a policy
of non-intervention was being work
ed out. Sergius Sazanoff, once the
cars premier. received American
correspondents at the Russian en-
bassy here. He explained the hopes
of the anti-bolshevik elements he
represents TO obtain a volunteer
army from the present allied forces
in France for the purpose of occupy
ing Kieff. Odessa, AleXandrieff and
similar strategic points. and acting
as guardians during the process of
forming an anti-soviet government
in their rear. Sazanoff said 5000
troops would be sufficient.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
MARY PICKFORD At
TEMPLE TODAY

Annette Kellermann, who was
shown at the Temple yesterday in
Queen OF the Sea" drew the larg-
est crowd 10 that playhouse since
it was opened, according to Mana
ger Lambiotte. The picture TO be
shown today is that Of Mary Pick
ford in johanna Ent4ists," a screen
adatation OF Robert Hughes sue
cessful story. The Mobilization Of
Johanna" One feature of the play
which makes II notable is that the
military scenes with which II
abOunds presents the members of
the 143rd regiment. field artillery
of which Miss Pickford is the hon
orary colonel She has &C harming
role in this picture which is said
TO be quite different from any she
has essayed heretofore.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
BESSIE ABBOTT, FAMOUS
OPERA SINGER, Is DEAD
By United Press:

By United Press:
NEW YORK. Feb. 10-The flu
neral services for Bessie Abbott,
famous opera singer, widow of Wal
do Story, the sculptor. will be pri-
vate. il was announced at the Story
home today Miss Abbott died yes
terday after a long illness. She was
36 years old.
Only immediate relatives of the
family will attend the service, the
time and date of which will not be
made public
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
oh, IF COULD
BREAK THIS COLD!"
Almost as soon as said with
DR.. Kings New Discovery
Get a bottle todayl

The rapidly with which this Fifty.
year-old family remedy relieves coughs,
colds and mild bronchial attacks is
what has kept its popularity on the
Increase year by year.
This standard reliever Of colds and
coughing spells never loses friends. IL
does quickly and pleasantly what il is
recommended TO do. One trial puts Il
in your medicine cabinet as absolutely
indispensable. 60c and $1.20.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
BOARD OF WORKS MEETING.

A. e. Smith and 10 others petit
toned the board Of works Monday
forenoon for a street lamp on n.
Main at Stanley st. The Central
Union telegraph has petitioned the
board for additional conduits. The
matter was referred to the city en-
gineer. street commissioner and
Supt. Kline. City Engineer stevens
submitted a drawing showing the
conditions on O'Connor st. A pc
tition will have to be presented if the
residents want the street opened.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
STRIKING EXAMPLE
Of B BROTHERHOOD
Allied Nations Unite in Great
CauSe-0r. Burnett'S
Sunday Sermon.

He shall set up an ensign for the
nations. and will assemble the out
casts Of Israel. and gather together
the dispersed Of Judah from the four
corners OF the earth The envy also
or Ephraim shall depart. and they
that vex Judah shall be cut off.
Ephraim shall not envy Judah. and
Judah shall not vex Ephraim"
The above fitting text from Isaiah
ff,12-1S formed the basis OF a splen-
did sermon on The League of Ma
lions" delivered by Dr. T. A. Bur-
nett IN the First Presbyterian church
sunday afternoon before large
congrega Ira the course Of his
remarks Dr. Burnett said There
e no question with which the peace
conference now fn session. shall
deal. which concerns MS more than
this same methood OF international
relationship and cooper ton that
shall prevent such another cataclys-
mic struggle. and At the same time
remove the causes, II This is possible,
FOR resort 70 arms. The lessons have
been taught, and now We are con
cerned as 20 the preparation OF the
ideals which have come out of the
conflict and this viii depend "a pom
the acceptance OF the lessons which
The war has forced
president Wilson. in his address
before congress Jan. 1918. gave the
matter concrete form as outlined in
the program for the worlds peace.
Ills views are shared by the practical
statesmen of the world"
After speaking OF the untold mis-
cries OF war. Or Burnett continued:
We talk OF international law but.
this is an exceedingly vague term
and il has no force beyond the will
% the individual nation. because
law must have an adequate penalty.
Suppose our laws against murder
had no more force than international
law. dire consequences would fol-
low While none of us would go out
and commit murder the door would
be open for an increase Of the
crime.
Advance OF Civilization.
The advance Of civilization
should bind humanity together in
closer bond. The allied nations.
united In a great cause. have given
10 the world a striking example Of
brotherhood; and their cooperation
IS essential for the solving of the
problems OF civilization which can
not be done by the nations acting
separately.
We are all agreed that a League
or Nations is at least desirable. but
let US not he sv-erved by sentiment
from the historical lessons which
have come 10 Us concerning such
compacts II 10 shall be no more
than The Hague conferences have
been. let not the peace delegates
waste their time in its consideration.
National disputes and problems
should be settled 10y the nation it,
self without any outside influence
Say this realizing that peculiar ma
tlonaI conditions may arise wherein
other nations might bee justified in
Interfering but this is detail which
international statesmen must work
ont: we are dealing with general
principles
The military party Inn Germany
il opposed TO the League. and il is
natural that it should be. because
niitarism and autocracy can thrive
ONLY ON war War is incongruous
with a republic. and whenever "a re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
DEATH OF SISTER.

Mrs. Charles Joshick, Z09Ia Z.
Eighth st. has received word that
her sister Mrs. George Brandon died
in Elkhart Sunday night. Mrs Bran
don was formerly Miss Lucille Nell
son and had visited her sister here
on several occasions. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joshick left Monday morning for
Elkhart
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
HOME GUARDS BENEFIT.

Two splendid pictures will be
shown at the Century theatre Wed
nesday night on the occasion of the
Home Guards benefit. Norma Tai
madge. in Children in the House, y"
and Charlie Chaplin in Shoulder
Arms" will be screened. and their
merits should draw a big audience.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
REALTY COMPANY
PROPERTY Is SOLD

Atty ]. W. SCHNEIDER bid in the
property of the Lincoln Gardens Co.
at the third annual sale of the city
delinquent Improvement taxes held
at the city hall MOndty The sale
was conducted by City treasurer w.
T.. Kimbal, Allan Richardson and
Charles shelton bid in a part of the
Mason property. The sale lasted 20
minutes and the entire lot was sold.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
POLES REFUSE TO QUIT
TERRITORY OF P0SEN
BY United Press

BY United Press:
BERLIN, Feb. 9.-The Polish
volksrat has refused the German de-
mand for withdrawal of its troops
from the province Of Posen ano has
called all Poles of military age to
the colors for defense of that terri
tory. it was learned today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
SIRPRISE PATTY

About so guests surprised Mrs.
Fred Weinkauf Sunday evening at
her home. $50 E. Fourth ST.. on the
occasion of her birthday anniversary.
Progressive pedro was o feature OF
the evening and prizes were award
ed to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Kuhn. Miss
Irene Kronewitter and Iawren
Steis The remainder Of the evening
was spent with music and dancing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
RELEASED FROM QUARANTINE

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Isidore
Van Huffell, n. Mill ST.. has been
released from quarantine. a daughter
Caroline having recovered from an
attack of scarlet fever.
The Smith home at AIS ". Law
renee St, has also been released.
This home has been under qaaran-
tine the greater part Of the last
three months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
ENTERTAIN RELATIVES.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert l.. Weltman,
of Chicago. were the guests of honor
at a II o'clock dinner given by Mr..
AMI Mrs. Ralph b. Windsor. Lincoln
way +. sunday evening. Covers were
laid for 16.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
RETUSES PRESIDENCY.

Mrs Henry J. Graham. who was
recently appointed president OF the
Mishawaka Woman's club. has re-
fused acceptance Of the office. Mrs.
w. +. Butterworth has been named
in her place.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
Miss OGLE no SPEAK.

A talk on The Textile Situation
will be given by Miss Leila c. Ogle
at the meeting OF the Parent-Teach-
ers' association OF Battell school
Wednesday afternoon. An exhibit of
made-over clothing will feature the
meeting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
HONORABLY DISCHARGED.

Lieut. Curtis Beebe, who has re
Gently been discharged from the sig
nal corps of the army, spent SUNDAY
with friends in Mishawaka. Lieut..
Beebe is enroute to Akron, o., where
he will resume his position. He is
former Mishawaka resident.
Earl Satterlee has received his dis
charge from the field artillery
branch of service at Fort Sill. Okla,
and has returned to this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
VALENTINE PARTY.

The Home Grove Drill team viii
meet at the home of Mrs Harry
Kimban, lie W. sixth St. wednes-
day evening. The guests will attend
in masquerade costume and many
seasOnable games and contests will
occupy the evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
PAINTER,s SMOKER.

The local painters union will en-
terrain the South Bend union at
smoker on Tuesday evening in the
Maccabee hall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
WENDELL'S

Vegetable Cathartic Liver Tablets
relieve sick headache, Indigestion
and all morbid conditions due 20 the
unhealthy action Of Liver and Kid
neys. These little chocolate-coated
tablets are pleasant 10 take and act
gently without any bad after-effects.
Get a box Of Wendelrs Liver Tablets
today at Wettick's Cut Rate DRUG
Store, or any leading drug store.
Large Box for p cents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10

The topaz is found in Maine. Colo
RADIO. Texas and California The
finest stones como from Brazil and
from the Ural mountains, in Siberia.
Pure topazes from Brazil. cut Ike
diamonds, closely resemble that
stone in luster and brilliance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
ENTERTAIN FOR COUPLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Zerbe, 1915
Sarah St, entertained a number of
friends Sunday evening. The affair
was complimentary 10 Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Pierce, who have just return
ed from Norfolk, Va, where the for
mer was in the naval service at
Hampton roads.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
TRI KAPPA PARTY.

The Tri Kappa sorority will hold
their regular meeting Tuesday eve
ming at the home of Miss Lucille
Gernhart. 1928 Lincoln Way east
The affair will be In the nature of
a valentine party and all members
will be in costume
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10

breakdown and
got so weak 1
could hardly
stand. and had
h e a d a C. h e s
every day. I
tried every
thing 7 could
think OF and
was under a
p by clans
care for two
years. a girl
had
used Lydia r.
Pinkham' s Vege-
table Compound
and she told me
about IT, From
the first day 1
took il l began
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-10
CHORUS TO MEET.

The ladies' chorus of the Misha-
waka Woman's club will meet Tues
day evening at o'clock in the club
rooms for rehearsal. Prof. Owens
will direct as usual, and every mem
Der is asked to attend.