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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

The Liberal Telephone Company
is changing from ten to fifteen
phones a day. The drays are al
ways busy. Everyone is moving.
One reason for all this moving
is so much property is changing
hands; the renter gets a notice
to move, the house is sold. This
man inquiries at every real estate
office with no luck. Finally they
find house they can have for an
uncertain length of time, and soon
they have to move again and again.
After while they get tired of so
many changes and move away from
town. Liberal can not afford to
lose one citizen and all measures
must be taken to prevent it.
Nichols Journal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

Odell Mahoney, one of our prom
inent Liberal boys who was recently
discharged from the service, re-
turned home Tuesday. Odell was
on the ship U. s. Henderson. He
has been gone for almost two years
and it seems mighty good to see him
home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

Miss Flo Burris left Wednesday
for a visit with her parents at
Grenola, Kansas, before going on to
Durant, Oklahoma, where she will
accept a position as Deputy County
Clerk.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

The Ladies Bible Glass of the
Christian Church were entertained
Wednesday night at the home of
Mrs. T. A. Tegarden.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

Haskell Woods who has been
gone for some time to different
points in Kentucky returned home
Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11
KENNEDY SAYS

Make it snappy if you want to get
rome in this village. We've got
a bunch of fresh bargains in city
properties, some for big money and
some cheap ones. All worth the
money. Come in and look them
over. Phone 121. GRIFFITH &
! BAUGHMAN.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

Mrs. Wallace Branch went to
Greensburg, Thursday on business.
Mrs. Minnie Grinstead went to
Minneola Thursday to attend the
W. C. T. U. Convention.
Lois Gilbert left for Haviland
Thursday, where she will attend
school this year.
Mrs. Grinstead received a let
ter from Tulsa asking her to speak
at a w. C. T. U. meeting to be
held there October %.
Mrs. J.. S. Bina and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. j. Jennings left for their
home in Pratt Thursday after be-
ing here for some time on pleasure
trip.
j. M. Harter has returned from
trip lasting several weeks which
time was spent with relatives and
friends in Oklahoma. Mr.. Harter
comes back looking good and says
he had a very pleasant trip,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11
PUBLIC SALE

will sell at the F. E. Rand place. south and mile east of
Lorena posto1ce miles east and II miles Liberal begin
ming at 10 o'clock on
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11
Wednesday, Sept. 18th
THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:
CATTLE

Red Poled Cow, 10 years old, fresh
next April
White-Faced Cow, years old giving
milk
1 part Jersey Cow, years old, giving
milk.
l Heifer, coming two years old.
Red Polled Cow, years old, giving
milk
Other articles too numerous to mention
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

M. c. Hicks, the Kismet merchant,
was down Tuesday evening to take
in the circus and attend to bust
ness matters. Mr.. Hicks reported
that his merchadise sale was going
fine.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11
HORSES

1 Bay Horse, years old, weight 900.
1 Pony, smooth mouth, weight 800.
1 Yearling Colt.
Black Horse, 10 years old, weight 1000.
Two-year-old Colt.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

TERMS months time will be purchaser give
proved security drawing interest 10 per from of sale
per discount for cash. Sums of $40 without
count. No property to be removed until settled for.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

Mrs. Wallace Branch went to
Greensburg, Thursday on business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

N. H. Mendenhall was in the
city between trains Wednesday.
They had been out in Texas County
looking after business matters and
were on their way home to Havi-
land.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

Mrs. H. M. Perrin has returned
again from Washington, D. c. DR..
Perrin has bought the Cavenaugh
property, and they will go to house.
keeping soon. He has again re-
sumed his practice as dentist in the
Miller Building.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-09-11

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-28
Perfect Health Is Yours
If the Blood Is Kept Pure

opcnir;:. a few bottles OF ;. }. 21
the great vegetable blood 1ncdi,
cine will rcvitalizc your blood and
give you new strength, and a
healthy, vigorous vitality. Every
one needs it Just now to keep the
system in perfect condition: Go
to your drug store and get a bottle
to-day, and il you need any medl-
cal advice, you can obtain il With
out cost by writing to Medical Di-
rector, Swift Specific Co., 10 swift
Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-28
g. g.,
Ameriearl {, a { ) q, Ilcly2y

o. inc me-
they DO nor represent
American
haFy
an
Toyor build patriotism beginning at
youth; be yourself. *T#3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-28

he ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-28
Almost Every Human Ailment
Is Directly Tracean!e to Inn
pur:s:es in the Blood.

1'ou should pay. particular heed
10 any indication that your blood
supply is becoming sluggish, or
thai there is lesSenlhg III It's
strong ard vital force. !,
e. keeping your blood clcarsed
YOUR system more easily wards OF
disease ina: i: ever present, wait
sng 10 attack wherever there IS ar
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
Police PaFreys Prefer
Torture to 7iptoeing;
Naughty Ndgs Not Nice

dawned suddenly. The hor,em<n were
Mayor Wslton's mounted police, prirn-
ing themselves for their debut on
August ]. 80
Whatever the results may be. the
exhibition OF training las, night was
not highly rated. Try as they might,
the horsemen just couldn't make their
mounts keep step The right dress
was an utter failure. The horses abb
solu,cly refused to place their front
lett forefoot on their lett front hip.
Nor wsdld they snap their head and
eyes to the right, despite repeated
commands.
No better success attended the ell
fort to teach the stubborn brutes 10
walk on tiptoe This maneuver was
considered an absolute necessity 81
that porch climbets would nof be
alarmed At the sound of hoofbeats on
the pavement. In fact the horse,
acted Just like others Of their kind
and showed little likelihood OF drop
ping their equine habits.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
GOVERNOR SAYS
HE'LL NOT RUN
AGAINST CORE
Attorney General Freezing Is
Mentioned as Candidate,

The statement Of John A. White
hurst, president Of the state board OF
agriculture. in suggesting Governor
Robertson as a candidate against I,
p. Gore for United States senator,
reached the Alfonso Gas,on stage this
morning.
II appreciate tho compliment and ]
will he just as complimentary as Mr.
Whitehurst and nominate him for
Inc place" said the governor as he
referred jokmgly to the mention Of
his name.
The governor told newspaper men
that lust Just now he has his hands
full being governor, and Is not con-
sidering being q candidate for any
other place.
Those most interested in the re-
tirement Of Senator Gore feel thai
further delay in IN aggressive cam.
paien against the blind senator may
work TO the disadvantage Of the op-
position. +. G. McAdams, Oklahosns
City attorney and former president ol
the State Bar association, is ALREADY
In the race and making an active
though quiet campaign.
Attorney General freezing 10 men
toned rs candidate and some def.
nhe statement from him Is expected
within the next lev days
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
eAS' RATE FOR
!. KANSAS S FIXED
32- Gent Charge for Towns
Near Oklahoma Source,

ST. PAUL, MINI, July ls,-Fsderal
District Judge Wilbur Booth, an
nouncins his decifion in the Kansas
Natural Gas ease today, fixed gate
way rae Of IS cent? per 1000 feet for
Kknsas City. No, and also fixed gate
nay sates Tor gas IN oil the cities US
llg the psoduet Of the gas corporation
The decislon was considered s-victory
Tor the ksnsas Gas cosrpany.
The gateway rate for Kansas City,
No. permits the distributors within
o. city 70 make rates with consumers.
This gateway rate is the maximum,
6bares and the rate tapers down to .
oa( (eWay sats Of z cents Tor towns
'netrer ths ssurce of The Ga supply in
Oklahoma.
John II. Lsndon Of Ksnsas City. re.
eeiver ios TIE gSs cqmDany, and A.
tospey John Atwood Of the company,
who wsSs here today, said they were
pleased with the decision.
"The Mts 10 shout the same A. we
were supposed to receive previously,
Old Atwood, hut under the present
4 eiein Ne lsekage ID up TO The dis.
qotes md IT, eerp6sation gets|i its
tt NJ van delivery Of the Sas
H. ~ ~ ewsy." e9
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
BREWERS LOSE
FIRST ROUND N
FIGHT FOR Beer
Demurrers of Officers to
Charges 0veuuIed,
my The Associated Press }

PITTSBURGH, July is.-The gov
eminent won its first point today in
its fight against the sale of beer con-
tanning 2A percent alcohol when
Judge W. r. 6. Thomson in United
States district court, ovctruled de
murrerS " officers and directors Of
the Pittsburgh and Independent Brew
ing companies to charges OF violation
OF the wartime prohibition law. Each
Of the defendants. nineteen in all, wa,
held in $1,000 bail for the November
term OF court.
Judge Thomson's decision followed
arguments by counsel representing tho
eleven officials OF the Pittsburgh
Brewing company in support Of their
demurrers to charges in a test suit
brought by United States Attorney r.
J.. Crawford, charging violation OF the
dry act by sale Of beer containing
more than one-haN Of I percent Of
alcohol to local saloon keeper. Judge
Thomson said his ruling applied also
10 demurrers filed this morning BY
eight directors of the lndependen,
Brewing company to 4 similar suit
started Saturday.
NEW ORLEANS. July lS.-Judge
Rufus z, Foster. in United States
district court here today. sustained a
demurrer filed by officials of the
American Brewing company to an in
dictment charging manufacture Of
beer OF more than one-half ofpne per-
cent alcohol content in violation OF
the wartime prohibition act.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
ny Interna tlonsi News Service }

by International News ServiceJ
WASHINGTON. July ls.-Presi-
dent Wilson will not appear before
the senate foreign relations commit
tee, It was announced today. to ad-
ministration senator's on the commit.
tee.
While willing to place a, the dis
posal OF the committee his services
and all the information" he pos
sessed with respect to the peace
treaty, as he stated in his address tc
the senate on Thursday last. he is I'M
willing to break a long established
precedent. and attend any session a
the capitol Of the committee, j, wa,
said authoritatively r. his spokesmer
in both the senate and White Hous,
circles.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
State WILL
SEIZE LAND
FOR CAPITOL
Condemnation of 40 Acres TO
Be Ordered by Governor,
$4,000 AN ACRE REFUSED
Governor Not 10 Order State
Owned Land TO Be Sold,

Governor Robertson and the state
board OF affairs having failed to reach
/ q satisfactory agreement OF the terms
of the purchase Of the forty acres OF
land Immediately south Of the capitol,
which was authorized by the last leg
islature. the final survey Of the land
with the view of instituting condem-
nation proceedings under the right OF
eminent domain has been ordered, II
was stated this morning by Governor
Robertson.
The land in question is owned by
the Culbertson and Hearn interests,
and abuts Lincoln boulevard. which is
10 be made the main thoroughfare TO
ethe capitol. The state has Offered a
price OF 5000 an acre. hut the owners
Of the land, il Is said, are holding out
for a higher price which the state re-
fuses TO give. q
The legislature authorized the gov
ernor to sell certain state lands near
the capitol for raising additional rev.
enue for the purchase OF other land.
but the governor declared this morn
ing that he will not sell the land be-
cause, he SAYS, he feels the state
would he unable to dispose OF it at its
real worth.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
~LsIt iron. laso line e1-m.rehl"

Lett front iato line marchT
As the hoarsc eomm(nd. shouted by
a lusty-lunged horseman, Travelled
across cd Delmar Gardes and
reached the ears Of passing rnotoeists,
they halted their cars in surprise
What new war was this that neces-
siAted the sudden mobilization Of
cavalry, they asked to themselves.
"Fours right-mareh!"
At the command, eight horsemen
with many "whoas" and. "giddapS
finally succeeded in alisning their
stubborn stecds in compliance with the
command. All except one, Appar-
emily the charger rated his intelligence
somewhat higher than tha, of his
rider, for he took the bit in his mouth
and galloped wildly down the field,
tho helpless rider saving at the bit
In a few minutes the red-faeed cen
taur returned to his companions.
All the while motorists were watch
ing the scene with mingled curiosity
and amusement. Then the truth
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
NO BONDS ALLOWED
DISEASE SUSPECTS

Following complaints from federal
health officials. the police are holding
without bond persons suspected : of
having social diseases When the So
ciai diseases law was passed the po-
lice were instructed to hold suspects
without bond. Ths was done for a
time but later. Il 10 claimed, they be-
gan releasing them on bond. Accord
ing 10 the Law such persons will he
admitted to bond only after they have
passed q satisfactory physiesi exami-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
KESLER SUPPORTER
OF FIRE WHISTLE

In answer to q criticism from q
business man hat the blowing Of the
siren At each alarm Of fire 10 small
town stuff" Commissioner Mark Kes-
Ter this morning said the signal is
imperative for reasons Of safety.
TIE whistle notifies the city that
the Tire wagons are going TO = fire
Kesler said. at gives motorists time
TO get out Of the way, and even with
the siren alarm there Is a tendency TO
disregard the right-of-way given to
fire apparatus by law"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
Another Proof
That City Is.
Health Resort
Mississippi Triplets Pick Gut
This Community 10 Re-
gain Strength.
Tsstimonlai.

s~stVfSEfs"
DEAR DIR. OKLAHOMA CITY
About "A month ago our family physi-
clan recommended that we move Ruby,
Ruth and Retha TO n more heaithful
community. After taking a thirty day
treatment OF your famous climate We
are happy TO say that the children arc
In perfect nenith, Yours gtutefully.
Mr.. ant Mrs. l.. Il. Thompson, 1900
West Seventh street
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson did no,
write the testimonial above, but they
might have done so. They are TIE
patents OF the only triplets in Okla
homs City. so far as is known. and
they moved here about a month ago
from Meridian. Miss, for the benefit
Of the babies health.
Ruby. Rctha and Ruth were born in
Meridian about seven months ago.
When they came into the world the
triplets' weight totaled just 9h
pounds. They did not grow as rapidly
as the Thompsou's family physician
wished so he advised them TO leave
the wet, malariai climate in which
they were living and 10 move TO a
better one.
The Thompsons picked out Okla
homa City, and since their arrival the
children are growing like weeds. They
weigh about ten pounds each now and
are apparently the happiest. huskies'
children OF their age in the, city.
Mrs. Thompson is the mother Of
eleven children. six girls and five
boys, all Of whom are living exeep,
one. The oldest boy. 10 years old, !,
serving now in the army.
The father ia a Carpenter
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
CLERK IS AhRAl0NED
ON MURDER CHARGE

AVON, N. J., July ls.-Edward
O'Brien. the O-year clerk, who
the police declare. has confessed to
having plotted with Edward Paige
i9 years old, IN the murder and rob-
berry Of Gardiner {. Hull. their en-
ployer. the senior partner in the New
York stationery firm OF Hull and
Deppisch, WAS arfaisned here today
on 8 charge Of murder and held for
extradition. According 10 the police
O'Brien charges Paige with the &C.
tusl murder. Paige Is under arrest
in Ptiladeiphia.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15

strike in Italy. the premier continued
The government does not wish blood
shed and will do is utmost TO pre-
vent it.
Italy is one country where gen
cral strike should no, occur, Signor
Ni,ti asserted bolshevism was an
Asiatic evil which could not spread to
Italy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
LIGHTNING sIRlkES
STREET CAR; o5 HURT

PITTSBURGH, Pa, July is.--
Twenty-Five persons were injured.
several prsbably htaliy, when light
nIng struck = crowded Hamilton ave-
aue street cor q Fifth md Wssd
streets h she cestef of the downtown
district dusing severe electrical
slesm this aitefneda. J. T. Hoffman.
y niotorn,An. was severely burned
when the lightning. which struck the
trolley wire, came down Into the car
aud Exploded Tie controller. A mum
ber Of women and children were
tranpled IN . panic which followed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
ROBERTSON ASKS
ART WALKER TO
STAY WITH JOB
May Not Resign From Cor
poration Commission, Said,

Art Walker, who resigned some time
ago as chairman OF the corporation
commission, may not retire, il was
stated at the governor, office this
morning.
The governor said he asked Walker
10 recall his resignation and remain
on the commission. but no statement
was forthcoming from Walker Is to
whether Ne will reconsider
Walkers resignation is to become
effective on August I. and Il is re-
ported at the capitol that II he leaves
the commission, John R. Williams,
torner. school land secretary, will sue
coed him,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
PROTESTS on FAM
FILED BY UNIONS

Nearly twenty protests from variou.
labor organizations Of the state and
some from individuals against the re-
appointment Of John A. Fair as
United States district attorney. have
been received by George B. Johqson,
secretary Of the state federation OF
labor. in the, pas, few days. johnson
Immediately forwarded these protests
to Edgar Fenton. president Of the fed =,
Grafton, who Is now In Washington,
working against Fain's confirmation.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15

ures to preserve order in view OF a
threat of a general strike throughout
the country. Troops, he said, have
been distributed everywhere in cities
and villages and in the country and
they &erg provided with supplies for
more than forty eight hours, in case
they should be cut off from the bases
There is no reason for a genera,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
HISTORY JUST
BUNK CLAIMS
FORD At TRIAL
Witness Says Professional
Soldiers Are MurdererS.

MOUNT CLEMENS. Mich, July
Is Henry Ford made many frank
admissions in the course OF his tes-
timony today in his one e-mllion-d dollar
libel suit against the Chicago Daily
Tribune Examination was by At
torney Elliott G. Stevenson, represent
ing the Tribune.
Mr.. Ford admitted ignorance Of his
tory and said that more than ever he
considered it bunk" growing out OF
tradition; ror had he any personal
use for music or other forms of art.
He reafiirmed his belief that pro-
fessional soldiers are murderers, nor
would he exempt General Pershing
or General Grant from this category.
He said that his present view is for
the fullest preparedness unless there
is a league OF nations. and that il the
war just concluded in Europe does
not result in such a league, he ia
vors another great war without delay
in order 10 clear up the situation so
thoroughly that universal peace would
he had. II developed that Theodore
DelaviRnc, a publicity agent for Mr..
Ford wrote practically all OF Mr..
Fords pacifit literature and that
much OF il was circulated broadcas,
without Mr. Ford having read il.
u accept full responsibility for il
however Mr.. Ford testified repeat
edly.
The mysterious flag Of humanity
which counsel for the defendant hav,
been demanding ever since the cas-,
began. made its appearance.
1T is the first time ! ever saw it,
remarked Mr.. Ford.
"Do you like il better than Nh,
Stars and Stripesi" asked Mr.. Stew
enson.
ITS a different kind of a flag
answered the witness.
Dssisa Of Plas.
The flag was about seveu BY four
teen ieet. with the earth Il, white o,
oIue iieid. Mr.. Stevenson was at
tempting 10 show il to the jury wheI
M. Ford took hold Of one end an,
iaid u will hsip you" ~
| The emblem. designed TO typif
world brotherhood. is said to hsv
grown out Of . remark by Mr.. For,
three or four years ago. when he san
that on nStional flags should be sue
ceeded By flag Of humsni,y unde
whieh all men Of all nations nigh
staBd.
/ Up 10 today counsel for Mr.. For
denied the existence of such flag
but said . search for il was bein.
prosecuted. Last week Attorne.
(csnt'nvsd on Psss .. Column ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15

"YeS, sir, was ; stockholder, even
in those days" said J. w. Teters, vice
president OF the State National bank.
in telling OF how he got into the bank
ing business Il worked six months
for nothing as general 'ilunky
around the Payne County bank al
Saltwater, and It used 10 be part OF
my work to hold the bank presidents
horses for him when he or his wife
drove to the bank
Ie,ers has been in the banking bust
ness for twenty-three years. He was
with the Payne County bank for al
most three years, IN the employ OF {.
7. Rock, who at that time owned a
string OF banks IN this state. Teters
saw service in Chandler, another oi
Rocks holdings, staying thete foi
abou, a year, from whence he went &c
Ripley TO take charge OF another o.
Rocks banks. For five years he wa'
cashier OF the Arkansas Valley Ma
tional bank at Pawnee, also owned b,
Rock.
BY the end OF those five years
Teters was well fixed from the saw
ings accumulated during the twelv
years he was with Rock, so he wen
to Bristow and bought the First Ma
tional bank, of which institution h
was president for nine years, comm
to Oklahoma City in 1917.
Teters became acquainted Wit
Hugh Johnson, president OF the Sta.
National, almost twenty years ago, !
Chandler, and has been associate
with him indirectly ever since.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
WOMAN ARRESTED
IS WLAlNv0YA

Mrs. Mae Derr, SIS West Choctaw
street, was arrested this morning on
an information charging her with tell
ing fortunes by clairvoyance, in VIOLA
ten Of the state law. She entered 4
plea Of not guilty when arraigre,l
before Judge w. R. Taylor in the
essaty court Her bond wa, liked
st19n
The, infotmation against her was
filed June n by John F. Martin. as-
sistant county attorney.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-15
MORALE OF ARMY AT
Low EDO, BLACK SAYS

WASHINGTON. July ls.--Prsmi'-
ing youae officers OF the army ore
fesisnins, there il aflPd Of demands
for retention in the service Of unde-
sirabe officers and the morsis Of the
army 10 At . lower ebb than for
many yeats. General Black. chief Of
the engineers corps, today told the
house. military affairs committee.