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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
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| PLEDGE AID
ON PRICES
co-operatlop Promised Figg
by Dealers Of This City,
COSTS ARE TO Be SHOWN
Further Advances In Shoes
and Clothing Predicted

Shoe dealers in conference with
Howard Fisg. state food .dministra-
Tor, this morning Offered their hearty
Dupport to the fight against high costs
pf shoes. They will meet this alter
boon II 1 o'clock with the executive
eommittee Of the state fair price ad-
minishation for informing the COM
mittee on the finances OF the shoe
Rade here.
Dealers Cooperate.
Fig said this morning the shoe
Aeaiers showed a hearty spirit OF co.
Operation with the administration and
Volunteered to do everything in their
Bower to relieve the price situation.
fhey have consented to present cost
6heeis and overheads for the in
bpection of the committee and to give
but any other information asked. 1t
oome plan OF fixed profits is not
agreed upon At the meeting the execu
hive committee will consider the IN
lormation and will determine whether
profits are unvsasonably large, and set
b fair price.
City shoe dealers said this morning
me meeting yesterday was not at
tended by exclusive shoe dealers. 1t
WAS pointed out tina, . large number OF
HE heads Of prominent shoe firms
here are out Of town, The meeting
yesterday was attended by clothiers'
host OF whom handle shoes, however
wss said this morning that the
|o)ethisss oiiessd 10 PIT into effect any
G1os dat Joha 4. Whitehurst pro-
ohoee DiseusssA.
Ths matter ot ,iethiag costs will be
Ma % later through kstailess asso-
066ea, secordlns to one downtown
|ussehsnt. Reports Of the meeting yes
tDsdsy ere to the effect that while II
Uss attended entirely by elothiers the
ssam qusstion discussed was the price
ee shoes.
Shoemen say they are operating
thsis stores here at cost or even At 4
|iosa One shoe dealer said that IL he
Was charging prices based on the pres
ent market. shoes which now sell for
o1y would have 10 be raised to SO,
i was brought out that shoes can be
foane,nueA sW psas 4. co,usno "a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
HOT DEBATE
ON PALMER s
!. {. |. BILL
Senator Smith Of Georgia De-
lays Action on Bill,
EXPECT ACTION TUESDAY
Opposition Develops in Conn.,
mittee 10 Food Measure,
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fBy International News servtce)
WASHINGTON Aug l5-Ac,iou
on Attorney General Palmcr's reques,
for wider power under the food con
troll act in prosecuting food profiteers
was again delayed today by the sen
ate agriculture committee.
Il am afraid il we vote now, we
will have 10 reject the attorney ger
erals proposition said Senator Smith
OF Georgia, who asked that the action
be deferred
The committee will consider the re
quest again on Tuesday when final
acton is expected.
The attorney generals reques, thai
a penalty be fixed in the food contror
act for those who make an unjust or
unrea ,onable charge" for foodS,uii,
met with strong opposition, and dis.
cussion was heated
Senator Smith of South Carolini
con'ended that the high cost of liyin,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
800 CUARDSMEN
LEAVE FOR CAMP
Little Enthusiasm Shown al
Depot When Troops Leave.

Little Of tn. enthusiasm shown u
entraining soldiers leaving here
lew months ago was evident this
morning when the national guardsmtn
OF this city departed for a fifteen-day
encampment a, Fort Sill. Only few
personal friends Of the guardsmeu
were present at the Rock Island depot
to tell them goodby when the train
rolled on, toward camp At 8J
o'clock.
SIX cars were necessary 10 osrrY
the so men and officers that lett
here |. d H., Headquarters ard
Machine Cup companies OF the Sec
ond infantry made up the organ,ta-
tiorS.
The Supply company had already
left to prepare camp for the arrival
this afternoon Of the other companies.
The train was 20 reach Fort Sill at
2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
(By international News serviceJ

(By fnterna tlonsl News Service)
POLO GROUNDS. NEW YORK,
Aug. lS.--Ail attendance records were
broken at the Polo Grounds this ait,
ernoon when the Cincinnati RriS and
Giants clashed in their third double
header OF the present all-important
series More than 10000 fans jammed
the big stands, when the players,
keyed to the last notch in fghtinp
spirit, opened the battle to break the
tied-up series. The spectators mani
tested intense rivalry, too, and there
was constant turmoil even before the
game started. The congestion at the
gates and the anxiety OF the fans TO
enter the grounds was so great that
there was almost riot
During the second inning the
crowd broke through the speed way
gate and stampeded into the upper
grands,and tiers. Three men were
seriously injured when a railing col
lapsed
McGraw picked Barnes TO twirl the
Giants to victory while Eller went to
the mound for the Reds.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
P0ST0FFIcE FOOD SALE STARTS monday
Food Control Measure Is Blocked in Senate
Priceless Jewels
Of Royalty Being
Struggled in u. S.

NEW YORK, Aug. l;-Score'
oi almost priceless Jewels which
have been worn in the courts OF
Europe for generations. are stream
ing daily into this city and the
staff OF the collector OF the por, OF
New York has been enlarged TO
meet increased activities OF Jewel
smugglers. It was learned today.
Impoverished European mobiles,
principally Russians. have sold
heirlooms and ewels in great
quantities, II was said
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
COLLECTION AGENTS
MEET HERE IN 1920

The Southwestern Association Of
Mercantile agencies will hold lis an.
nual convention in Okiahoma City
August or September, 1910. sceord-
ing TO a report brought here today
by Alva Sibel Of Oklahoma City.
who has Just returned from the an
nual meeting Of the organisation At
Lincoln. Neb.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
TWO BANK ROBBERS
SURRENDER TO POLICE

RUSSELLVlLLE. KY, Aug 49,
Horace Withen and Alfred Arm
strong, who, with John Wells, robbed
the Citizens Bank Al South Carrollton,
KY, last Monday, surrendered TO the
police here yesterday. All but $1,000
Of the $4,000 taken BY the men was
returned Two members Of Q posse OF
several hundred men which chased the
bandits were shot BY the robbers. Gs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
BULLETIN

Investigation Of the rent aitua-
tion In Oklahoma City will be
conducted BY q committee from
the real estate board, Il vas de-
cidsd At 4 meeting Of that Of
gsDisstioa st aees today. ]. ".
Pryor, Jeha 0AieIos and 4. ?.
Boad are members Of the COM
mittss. After the eemmittss col
lects its infornAtioa Z hssTiag
viii b held before Jsha 4.
whitehursf, prssidsst Of The state
board Of agriculture.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
TROOPS ON GUARD
AT STEEL GAR Plant

BUTLER. Pa. Aug, lS.--Riotine
broke out today among striking work
men at the Standard Steel Car plant
here and because Of the threatening
situation, troopers Of the state con-
stabuIary were summoned. This is
the tenth day OF the strike and the
first that any disturbance has de-
veloped.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
FEED JUDGMENT is
GIVEN AGAINST CITY

B. r. Gill and company received
judgment against III, city in district
court this morning for $l,5N.B with
interest At 6 percent, for feed pur-
chased BY the city Ut various times
since January q. 1918 Judge George
w. Clark gave the decision.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
HUN SOLDIERS TO Be
TRIED FOR WAR CRIMES

PARIS, Thursday, Aug l&--Gcr-
man soldiers accused Of crimes in
formerly occupied regions are begin
ming to arrive at Lille, according to
dispatches from that city TO La Lib
crte. The men are being inearcerated
in the jail where they will be held for
trial.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
u. S. Has Strong Army
Now to Back Up Warning
To Mexico to End Crime
Note TO Caranza CouChed in
Stronger Language Than
Any Communication Since
Vera Cruz,
BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON, Aug. is
The CarranIa government will
not b. permitted to import fur
thsr arms and munitions from the
United States for the present, A.
least. This became known .
Day by the public exchange of
notes between the United States
and Mexico, in which the gov
ernment threatened a change VI
policy unless Americans In Mex
leo were adequately protected.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
TRAPP WILL REVIEW
NATIONAL GUAROSMEM

NJ. z, Trapp. lieutenant governor,
will review the troops OF the Okla
homa National guard, in annual en-
campment At Fort Sill. Saturday. Au-
gust 25, Mr.. Trapp, who is acting
governor during the absence Of Gov
ernor Robertson, will he accompanied
TO Fort Sill by H. X. Christopher
secretary to the governor. for a three
days stay at the camp.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
NO TRACE FOUND OF
POKER GAME ROBBERS

The police have found no trace OF
three masked men who are alleged
to have stuck up poker game last
Saturday night and to have escaped
with 5000 and jewelry.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
Dauu DQllDUlo k
SOLD, R REPORT

Purchase Of the Baum building,
Robinsoa and Grand avenues, BY D.
n. Witt Of the Witt Clothing COM
pany. was run,ored here this morning.
No confirmation Of tiw report could
be obtained, nor any details OF the
purchase price, The Baum building
10 five stories high and is regarded a.
one Q e q y The most bsastitsl srehi,ec'y'-
- u
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
KITCHENS CASE
| TO Be REVIEWED
BY GRAND JURY
County Attorney Announces
! Intention TO Investigate,

d Robert Burns, county attorney, this
norning announced his intention OF
| Asineing J. Garrison Kitchens, former
| VoIiceman and now chauffeur Of .
| city police car, before the grand jury
|e-whleh will report on September g.
10 charges Of sssaultins A. P. Find
| ~ Oklahoman reporter.
Assault at station.
d Kitchens is charged with kiekins
and striking Findley on July 20, IN
che office OF the police sergeant In
ehe station, while the reporter was in
ehe conduct Of his usual duties
findley says the alleged assault was
absolutely without provocatloh.
Early the next morning, kitchens
filed charges Of assault against Find.
~, the police going to the reporter
teom at I o'clock In the morning.
suusIng him out OF bed and halins
Mn 10 the station to make bond
fhdlsy was i'll from the attack 81
IT, time.
Nike Donneiiy. commissioner oi
0eeountlng and finance, Offered .
fssolution at the time that the mat
VI b thoroughly investigated and
ouegested that Kitchens be dismissed
from the force. Walton eventual,
suspended him without pay" unit,
~ matter was settled.
Jsdgs Dissaallflsd.
Meanwhile. Municipal Judge A, N.
4usdsn had disqualified himself u
oh q lhs case and ths matter iinaIi,
ean,s q before the city commission
~ jost recently.
Al this time, Mike Dcnhelly intro
6ueed q resolution asking thst Xii.
ehsne be dismissed, which 1ss
downed BY the Walton. Wiison- Kes.
ler faction. Pattesson' voting with
Do6neily. Then, -Wakos Offered .
vseeouelon that Kitchens b deprived
~ poVsss ITO arrest, e1eept IN esuer.
nGyeies. bst that he be maintaii ed o.
)ses Of the police car. This mo,
HQStol b shs vote Of ths "trium-
m r =
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15

LoCAA oRGcAsr-Psrtiy cloudy.
unsettled Weather tonight ana Saturday.
Probably somewhat cooler,
.orArG FORGcAsr-Partiy cloudy 10
cloudy weather teNi0ht and Saturday.
KANsAS--0enerAlly fair and cooler
tonight; Saturday fair. with moderate
temperatures.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15
REPORTS FROM
ALL SECTIONS
ON H. c. L. WAR

CHICAGO, Aug Is 5-Edward
Holmes. secretary OF the National
Retail Bankers association. de-
clartd today tha, the price OF
wheat will have to drop 65 cents
bu'hel before the price Of bread
can be lowered.
OMAHA. Aug lS-A concerted
drive on the high cost OF living
is 10 he made by a number Of
western municipalities, It IS indi-
Gated heve Mayors from a mum
Der Of cities are already here 10
arrange for the municipal pur-
chasing and marketing OF surplus
army food stuifs and others are
reported on their way. The local
army supply depot will supply
cities as far west as Denver and
salt Lake, It was announced
WASHINGTON, Aug. Is
The wat department offered for
sale to III. public today It's sur
plus supply OF wool, cotton and
mixed fabric blankets. Of which
approximately two million are
now available for the market II
was announced that an individual
may buy one or more blankets up
10 the limit Of one bale. The
prices run from s. for new all
wool blankets TO SIPS for re-
claimed cotton blankets. The
prices in bale lots are cheap
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. lS,--
Federal district attorneys through
out Tex as were called upon today
by f. A. Peden. state food admin
i,ra,or, to begin Immediately
grand jury Investigations OF VIC
la,,ons OF food laws eontrollinl
hoardir and priee-iisins.
WASHINGTON. Aug ls-A
investigation OF coal prices an
production was ordered BY IN
senate this afternoon. When
resolution by Senator Freling
huysen OF New Jersey. instruct
ing the interstate commerce com
mittee OF the senate to condue,
such a probe, was unanimously
adopted.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-15

VHpIresf'NI thu EiIlsIle.
FIRST INNING. Cineinnati--Rath
out, Frisch 10 Chase. Daubert singled
to center. Groh singled tt right, send
ing Daubert TO third. lake sco,ed on
Roush's long sacrifice fly to Kauff.
Croh stole second. Zimmerman threw
out Neale. One run. two hits, no er-
rors.
New York--Burns got to second on
Kopfs high heave over Daubert's
head. Young laid down q sacrifice
hunt and died. Eller TO Dsubert
Burns taking third. Fletcher flied tc
Neale. Zimmerman singled 10 left
Burma scoring ysiseh Ieeend lacsal
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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-04-11
APRIL IA DESIGNATED
AS CITY CLEANUP DAY
City Council Passes Ordinance fol
Paving Bond Election.

Monday, April II was designated by
the city council Monday evening as
cleanup day Residents are urged to
make all possible efforts to clean up
their yards and have all material
which they wished disposed of ready
on that day for the city wagons to
haul it away.
The council passed the ordinance to
hold a bond election May 20 for the
purpose of voting on the intersection
costs for extensive paving operations,
embracing Kimball avenue and Cleve-
land boulevard, in all total of about
2 blocks. The bond election will ask
the citizens to approve $50 600 issue
for that purpose and $4,000 issue
for improvements in the city water
system.
Registrars for the registration of
voters at the city election to be held
April p, selected Monday, are: First
ward, Miss Sarah Boone; Second
ward, Mrs. Ida Moe Third ward, Mrs
Lydia McNitt Only single ticket
has taken the field for the city cleo
ton, and interest in it centers only on
the possibility of opening the picture
shows on Sunday, CITY action on the
subject to be dependent upon the
wishes of the voters as they are ex-
pressed at the city election.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-04-11
ODD FELLOWSHIP OVER
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO

One of the unique features of the
Centennial celebration to be held in
Caldwell by the Odd Fellows on April
18th, will be the work put on as it was
conferred in England over one hun
dred years ago.
This is the first time this work has
been attempted in this-part. of the
country and should be Witnessed by
every member of the order.
Members who are familiar with the
work as it is used at the present time
will be interested in seeing it exempli-
fled as it was then.
This feature of the celebration is
we'll worth the trip.
This degree will be put on at the
Odd Fellows Hall and will be open
to Odd Fellows only. But at the time
this is taking place at the hall, all
others will be entertained by Prof.
Beale of the College of Idaho in one
of his superb pipe organ recitals at
the Methodist church.
Every Odd Fellow should plan to
attend
Farley P. Christensen of Salt Lake
City will give the principal address
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-04-11
NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that there
will be held in the city of Caldwell
on the I'D day of April, 1919, a city
election for the purpose of electing
the following officers, towit; Mayor,
city clerk. two councilmen from the
first ward, including all that portion
OF the city of Caldwell lying east and
north of the main line of the Oregon
Short Line railroad two councilmen
from the second ward, including all
that portion of the city of Caldwell
lying south and west of the main
tract of the Oregon Short Line rail-
road and east of Kimball avenue; and
two councilmen from the third ward.
including all that portion of the city
OF Caldwell lying west and south OF
the main tract Of the Oregon Short
Line railroad and west of Kimhall
avenue.
Registration for said election may
be made at the office of the CITY clerk
during office hours until five O'clock
p. m. on April 2 1919, as per public
notices made by said registrars.
By authority of the CITY Council
this 9Th day of April, 1919.
F. L. LILLY, Mayor.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-04-11
Womans' Relief Corps, Attention.

At the last meeting of the corps it
was voted to hold meetings twice each
month, viz. the first and third Sat-
urdays. The next meeting will be
held at the Armory on Saturday, April
9th, ESQ p. m. promptly. Our corps
has bright chance to gain the state
banner for the increases in member
ship, A little effort upon the part
of members will put us over the top.
The rates to Ohio in September ought
to prove attractive to prospective can
didates. Don't try to rush into the
corps at the last hour this year, as
ample notice to all who may wish to
join the corps is hereby given. The
state president of department of the
department of Idaho. Mrs. McRobbie,
and her secretary. Mrs. Goodale, were
at the last meeting, also past pres
ident, Mrs. Moffatt. and Mrs. Knowl-
ton and Mrs. Wood, all of Nampa.
They made good speeches to incite
efforts toward AUGMENTATION of all
foreigners, A social time was en-.
joyed along with the members of the
Grand Army who stayed to meet with
MS, Ice cream and waters were
served
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-04-11
WORLD PEACE

Citizens of Caldwell and vicinity:
Since the history Of time no greater
problem than the "World Peace Prob
lem has ever ben before the peoples
of the earth and no problem has ever
demanded more serious considera-
ton by the statesmen and the rank
and file of Americans for the welfare
of our own beloved country.
We have been so intent on our own
business in gaining a livelihood for
failed to recognize and realize an in
sidious influence, originating beyond
the sea, that bids fair to weaken our
country and dispoil American citizen
ship.
The world is looking to America to
help solve the problem of world des-
tiny. To solve it means to bestow an
everlasting benefit on the nations of
the earth. Also it means much to
America the settling of some OF Our
vital internal problems, the making of
stronger citizenship and more united
people. 1t means the building of a
larger, greater and better Anfofica.
Folks, neighbors, let's get Mgether
for our own sake, for our chifdren's
sakey for our country's sake and the
sake of the world lets come together
and consider the Principles of Ever
lasing Peace" at the Methodist Epis-
copad church in Caldwell
First address Sunday eve, April 49,
Second address Sunday eve, April 20
Please take this as a personal invi-
tation to you and your friends to
come.
Your fellow citizen,
w. A. WINTERS.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-04-11
CELEBRATION APRIL 18th
IS FOR ALL BOYS
Every Member of Old Company G
Regardless Of Address--Al Other
Caldwell Men in Actual Service

The committee having the April 18th
celebration in charge wish il distinctly
understood that this celebration is in
honor OF all members OF old Company
G. Second Idaho. irrespective Of their
past or present postoifice address,
aud of all Caldwell men who served
overseas, who went to officers train
ing camps, such as Moscow or Eugene
or anywhere else. and Of all Caldwell
men who were in training camps any
where. and of Caldwell men who
served in the army. navy or marines.
1t is understood by Caldwell men"
as men who gave Caldwell as their
postoffice address when registering
under the draft law or who would
have given Caldwell as their address
in case they did not register
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-04-11
REGISTER IF YOU
WISH TO VOTE.
City Election Is April 22d-Every
Elector Must Be Registered-Sun-
day Opening the Issue.

The municipal election will be held
Tuesday, April I'D. At this election
the question of Sunday opening for
the motion picture shows will be sub
mitted to the people, There is but one
ticket in the field and the Sunday
opening question will furnish all the
excitement there will be.
If you wish to vote at the coming
city election you must register. No
matter when or where you voted last
you must again register. The regis
trars for the different wards are pub
lished elsewhere in this issue of The
Tribune.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-04-11
BOND SUCCEEDS COLE
AS PROJECT MANAGER
Boise Project Will Be Under Super
vision of Oregon Man-Cole
Goes South.

J. B. Bond of Klamath, Ore, has
been appointed project manager of the
Boise project here to take the place Of
D. W. Cole, whose retirement as prof.
ect manager was announced recently,
Mr.. Cole has been called to take charge
of retaining swamp land in Georgia
and Louisiana. Mr.. Bond was for
merly an engineer on the Boise prof.
ect. and arrived ito take up his new
duties several days ago.
Advancement of c. c. Fisher to the
position of engineer for the Boise
project was also announced. Charles
E. Mac1ean, who has been project wa
ter master, with headquarters at Kuna
is now superintendent of irrigation
with headquarters at Boise.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-04-11
DISTRICT COURT HOLDS cox
ENTITLED TO DIRECTORSHIP
Action by John lessen in Quo War
rento Proceedings Squashed
by Judge Bryan.

Judge H. E. Wallace, attorney for
the defendant in the custer proceed
ings brought by John lessen against
Ora A. Cox. director of the Black
Canyon Irrigation District, wherein
Mr.. lessen attempted to GUST Mr.. Cox
is in receipt of the decision of Judge
Ed L. Bryan. Judge Bryan holds for
the defendant in the action and that
the defendant is entitled to retain his
position as a member of the board of
directors of the district.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-04-11
BRIDGE CONTROVERSY
TO Be SETTLED
Commissioner of Public Works Will
Hold Hearing and Decide Upon
Site of Structure.

The controversy over the site of
the proposed bridge across Snake
river is to be settled by arbitration.
The persons favoring the Froman
Ferry site and those favoring the
Pickle Butte site have agreed to sub
NIT their arguments to Mr.. William J.
Hall of Wallace, state commissioner
of public work, and to abide by his
decision in the matter.
This decision upon the part of those
interested is to be commended. 1t is
the sane and sensible thing to do. Mr.
Hall is said to be man noted for
breadth of mind and fairness. He will
undoubtedly decide rightly.