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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14
WATER MEETING
HELD MONDAY

At a meeting held by property own
ers of Gardnerville Monday night. the
matter of adjudication of water rights
belonging to town property was taken
up for discussion. The meeting was
presided over by c. NJ. Krummes and
Geo. A. Montrose gave a brief out
line of what was desired by the state
engineer.
Owing to the fact that there is no
complete map of Gardnervile, 1t was
believed that the first step necessary
would be to plat the town, showing
the owners of all town property, to-
gether with the ditch lines and later
ais. In many instances property in
Gardnerville have water rights from
bitches, owing to subdivisions and
combining of different tracts of
ground. In some instances one small
tract of ground may have water
right of two different periods. This
comes from the fact that a 40-acre
tract taken up in the early days, was
partially irrigated and later entire
ly brought under cultivation. The
subdivision of such tracts into town
lots make a rather complicated prob
lem for adjudication.
1t is believed that the only way that
the work can be carried to successful
.er.nolue;o,, 10 throuoh tho ouno;r+n,o,.
of trustee to act for all land owners
within the limits of Gardnerville. A.
Miller was present and stated that it
would be impossible to get a map of
the town completed before the 10th
of June. the date set by the state en-
gineer for all data to be in his hands.
Owing to the fact that many of the
farmers of Carson Valley will be un-
able to have complete data in the
hands of the state engineer by that
date. 1t is believed that an extension
of time will be granted.
1t appeared that the proper way to
get the matter before the property
holders of Gardnerville, would be to
proceed through the Agency of the
Gardnerville fire department and
meeting has been called for next
Monday night. 1t is estimated that a
complete survey of the town would
cost approximately 500 and to raise
this sum by popular subscription,
would throw an unjust burden on the
willing property holders, while others
would escape the cost if they so de-
sired. Should survey be deemed
necessary and that action sanctioned
at the meeting to be held next Mon
day night, the cost can be betrayed
from the town fund, raised by taxa
tion and the cost would be equally
distributed to every property holder.
The matter of trusteeship to carry
on the work of adjudication and the
proposition of a complete survey of
the town will be taken up at the meet
ing and all property owners of Gard
nerville are urged to attend and take
part in the deliberations.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

The second or last installment of
taxes for the fiscal year 1919, are now
due and payable at the ogice of the
undersigned at Minden. Douglas
County. Nevada, and will be delinquent
on Monday June Z, 1920, after which
time penalty for delinquency will be
added and collected.
Dated May 1st. 1920.
H. c. JEPSEN,
Treasurer and Ex-officio Tax Re-
ceiver of Dooglas Cohnty, Nevada.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14
PEOPLES VI. +. CHURCH

Monther's Day service next Sunday
at IL a. m. Some children will be
baptized at this service. Above SER
vices shold have been held last Sun
day but was unavoidably postponed.
Any parents having children to be
baptized will please communicate with
me at once.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Evening
service at p. m. Everyone should
attend the Mothers Day service.
P. II. WILLIS, Pastor.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14

If boy is scolded at school. scolded
at home and in his work. nothing in
the world will ever help him from
utter failure unless he has nerve"
enough to run away from 1t all be-
fore it sets its mark upon him.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14
MINDEN ATTENTION

Tonight at o'clock. Divine SER
vices win be held in C. v. |. C. hall.
The choir will lead in the singing.
Be sure to attend. You are welcome.
P. H. WILLIS,
Pastor Of Gardnerville and Minden
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14

Stated Communication of Carson
Valley Lodge, No. 33. F. & A. NJ. will
be held at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday
evening. May 18th, at s o'clock Work
in Fellowcraft degree. Visiting and
sojourning members cordially invited
to attend.
BY order of w. NJ
e. CHRISTENSEN, Sec'y.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14

by said Board of Commissioners at
their regular meeting, date May o.,
1920.
In witness whereof. have hereun-
to set my hand and affixed the Seal of
said Board this 5th day of May A. ID.
1920. II. C. JEPSEN,
Clerk
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14

II men really dressed according to
their station in life. these days of II.
c. L., they'd all look like way stations.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14

j. A. Currie left Monday for Fresno,
California where he will spend scme
time doing contract work
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14

Women used to go to Paris for
styles; now they seem to have gone
to Africa.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14

Miss Amy Springmeyer left this
week for Sacramento where she will
visit with relatives for several weeks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
TENSE, eyes agleam with snsnensy

TENSE, eyes agleom with suspense,
he awaited her answer.
Kenneth ~ she vreathed staring.
She was utterly dumfounded by this
turn Of events.
Don't you see Jennie" he argued
feverishl y-''all that it amounts to is
that ] have borrowed from Shipman
and that III just be borrowing from
my own firm to pay .Shipman, and that
In short time | can square things
with my own firm. That's all there is
to it--Just borrowing y He pushed her,
unresisting, down into the chair at her
writing table, and laid the checks be-
fore her. "And here---I brought along
ono of the pens my father always uses.
And here's some blank paper Just prac :
ticc his signature few times
Black Jerry. who had remained ST.
lent and aside during all this, now
stcpDed forward.
Hold on. Jennie" he ordered. He
fixed his dark eyes on Kenneth. "You,
young man. you amt said yet what
you're going TO do about Jennie. Be-
fore Jennie goes ahead, we want few
words from you on that point amt
lust got your number yet. Are you
going to tell what you learned about
her and throw Jennie down? Or are you
going to keep still and stand by ber?''
>. Stand by her, of course", cried
Kenneth. ITO expose her and start
talk-l guess you can see that wouldn't
help me lot. Hurry uD, Jennie!
Jennie's chief sense was that of es-
cape when escape had seemed impossi
bic. uer relief was too vast for hei
to have thought of what she had beer
asked to do or of its consequences.
She took the pen from Kenneth ant
mech chanically began to copy the sigma
ture' of the elder Harrison upon th
practice sheet. Kenneth watched her
wipng his face. in his manner the nerv-
Gus relief of one who has won saliva
ton; Jerry eyed. now Kenneth. nov
her. The room was still save for tn,
breathing of the three Jennics hant
grew more steady; the natural skill
which had been hers when long ag'
she had forged that Morrison check. ant
which had been hers more recent.
when she had successfully initiated
Gloria's handwriting, now returned tt
her. When Kenneth placed before he
the check already filled out and signe'
by him, she wrote James Harrison
as we'll as Kenneth $ father could hav'
done it himself.
"Thcre!'' she brcathcd. pushing tn
check toward Kenneth.
He seized it. THANK Cod h
cried. "Jennie-you never know wha
you've done for me
The next moment she was alone. Sh
sank weakly into a chair, still holdin
the pen, almost in a state of collapse
She had escaped! She was safe J! Th
futurp was still her own
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
LOST AND FOUND

BON-Lost Sunday. between Dauphin at
and Logan station. dress in box: liberia /
reward, Phone Frankford 2i93
CERTIFICATE Lost, certificate OF mem
bership No. $50 IN the Commercial Ex-
change of Philadelphia. in the name OF
White Heutz & Co, having been lost, notice
il hereby given that application has been
made for new certificate, White. Hentz
h Co.
NECkPIECE - Lost. on Monday January
H. a 9-skln sable neCIpieCe. Liberal re-
ward II returned 70 2OfS Spring Garden 81,
Phone Poplar $500
POLICY-Iost perpetual policy No. 5OTT
for $4,000 in the Lumbermen's Insurance
20 Of Philadelphia. covering premises I0O
Chestnut st, Philadelphia return 10 estate
Of Frederick Hemsley, Hotel Brighton, All
lantic city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

,r-,ssTa NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
- an application Will he made to the
Governor OF, the state Of Pennsylvania on
w G;erhab, Howard w. Ludlam. Lonatha n
l.. Grubh, OSWALD J. Thiel. Richard A.
Oberholtzer and William \. FeelY. under
OF Pennsylvania. entitled IAN Act 10 pro.
vide for the Incorporation and Regulation
OF certain CORPORATIONS approved April 20
1874. and the supplements thereto, for the
charter of an intended corporation to be
called GERHAB LUDLAM co, NC the
character and object OF which is to buy,
sell, distribute and generally deal in coach.
carriage, wagon. truck, autOtuuCk and auto.
mobile. hardware, parts, equipment, apnIi-
auces supplies and accessories, and for that
purpose to have and possess and enjoy all
The rights, benefits and privileges of the
said Act OF Assembly and its supplements 3
WILLIAM n ALDRtCH.
Solicitor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
THOMAS COLLIERy CO..
FIRST MORTGAGE 62o SINKING FUND
GOLD BONDS

Notice is hereby given that Bonds Nos o.
u. 30 is. 81. Ga. 93. 1875. l8G. 142. lI7
9sS pa. 24G. 25l. 25S, 276. 30 PSI 4Oi
200 for $1,000 each have been drawn fC~ re
dernpton out Of the moneys in tho Sink
Ing Fond. in accordance with the provision;
n the mortsage' dated August :; 1914 Sc
and accrued interest. at the office of ~
trustee, Fourth and Chestnut SITS. PhiladaD
rhia as of February l. 1920. on which dat
interest thereon ceases
BROWN BROS. & CO.. Trustees.
Philadelphia. January -, 1920
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
FINANCIAL
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY

CoNsOL1DATED MORTGAGB 81
SINKING FUND ,GONVERTlBLE BONDS
vorR TRRe successor t, Colonial Trust Company,
.s trustee under. International Pape-
snsrnany Mortgage date January B. 1908
SsrnbS invites offers to the Sinking Fund
ffsr'th fSr the sale q bonds iasued under said
marod and Ninety-nine Thousand -Four Hun
Sared and Thirty,sx. Dollars and Five Cents
mS9o 4s6 0s). Bonds offered at the lowest
Msrices Will be given preference. -
ssssled offers will be. opened at the ONCE
a, Tho undersigned. No. 81 Wall Street.
NEeSruars NeSM 3. 1920. and should be indorsed
ncofiers for. the Sale OF Bonds to the In.
"'THe right is reserved to reject any and
~ 5Tsg gHfE5Ss EQUITABLE TRUST COMPANY OF
nv LYMAN RHoADES, Vice President,
Dated New York. January Z. 1920.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
CHAPTER NNNNI
When Worlds Collide

OUT at Silver Bluffs-she and Ken
" meth had gone there two days later
there followed breathing space for
Jennie. IN which she strove to readJust
herself to the new conditions. to the
new possibilities, of her life. Ken
meth kn2w-and she was still not cast
out the Danger was over. Even after
da"S this hardly seemed reality.
She thought very little of her act of
g James Harrison to that
check.
+hcrc were two matters about
which she did think and wonder-at
least little. One of these was Ken
meth himself: of the strangely different
figure from the insouciantly competent
Kenneth which he had in flash re
vealed himself TO be- of his feverish
nagerness in asking her to forge to save
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
PERSONALS

JACOB S. SPICI<ER, Of 2444 Kenslngton
ave. has sold his mems furnishing store 70
Jacob spiciler. 24A4 Kensington ave, beforree re
January "a 1920.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
Annual Meetings
r>27a THE PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
tCS IN pHIIADEIpIII\

tS IN PHILADELPHIA
The Annual Meeting Of the corporation will
be held on Tuesday. January 20, 1920. at
the hospital at D. m, when an election
will be held for 10 trustees to serve for $
years
Pastors of contributing churches and all
$50 or more yearly or $500 at any one time
are members of the corporation and are en-
titled TO vote at this meeting.
WILLIAM II. CASTLE.
Secretary
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
IN NIEMORIANI

BURNS.--In remembrance OF that mos
excellent gentlemen; WILLIAM H. BURNS
well-csrned repose on Jan. 20. zoos.
NEIL. II. LAFFERTY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
Dividends


Market ana 9tn SITS.
Philadelphia. January 10, 1920
The board OF directors this day declared a
quarterly dividend of one and one-half per
cent on the capital stock payable February
Z: 1920. to stockholders of record January
&C. 1920,
surplus making that fund $3.50, 900
Checks will be mailed for the dividend
CHARLES K. LUKENS.
Secretary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20

Printed by spooidl ARRANGEMENT Dith
c,u,,,., H.onDhton MiHtin Co.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20

THe undersigned successor to Knicker.
,tnr Trust Co. as trustee under the mort
ge eoeS above referred to, desires under n ~,
tSorty Of said %Ortgfsfs to ,sxpGnd the sum
Of OO.hp 1he hundred and slxty-eirht dollars and
s,hIrty-ors sft cents (s126, ,868.8 in the purcha az
" W. 'bSnds Of said issue. provided such mr.
Shsse can, In it's opinion now be made
aossId osssaIed offers of said bonds may be sem,
a., Coiumbia Trust Company. Trust Depa nj
mrent. No 60 Brosd%sy, ,oNw New York City, on Or
before January "a. 1920, ct l2 o'clock noon
sonu 30, 9s 1920. or security furnished that
ssy II required that delivery will be made
Siihin ten G0) days.
,o reiect amy and all offers.
CoIjrMRIA TRUST COMPANY Trustee
~ GEORGE r. WARREN. Vice President
Dated New York. December %: 1910,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

female attendance,
salary $40 TO $50; also I plain cook. sal,
sry $40 10 $40. depending upon qualifications
Apply in person or bv telephone 10 Dr
James S. Hammers, Supt. Chester County
Hospital for Insane, Embreeylle. Pa. Bell
q2h j,
ATTENDANTS wanted, Apply superin-
tendent, the Phils. General Hospital 3ith
and Pine sits.
- InPK fnr nifInn ,.,rrI, in ~. -. 80
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20

CLERK-Young man for general clerical
work in central section; this is an unusual
opportunity for bright young fellow who is
accurate at figures. also writes good hand;
state age. experience lowest salary expected
also schooling. p. Q. Box ISL, ,Phlla.
CARPENTERS FOR OUT OF TOWN; GOOD
WAGES: FAIR ADVANCE. APPLY ff5
y. l2TH ST, PHILA.
CRAFTSMAN. architectural, wanted at
once; must be experienced on working
drawings and details Of hotel and aps rtrnent
houses; give references, lowest salary and
detailed experience in first letter. splendid
chance for progressive and STEADY man
Write to Walter FrielinG. architect. 1f1s
18th St, Altoona, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20

a. PROPOSALS FOR GASOLINE, OIIt

- PROPOSALS FOR GASOLINE, OILS
and Greases-Raw Materials and Paints
Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General
Director Of Purchase and Storage. Regular
Supplies Division, Munitions Building WASH
ingtOn, n, C.--Seaed proposals will be re-
oeiyed here until 10 a, m, February 28, 1920.
and then opened. for furnishing gasoline
Kerosene lubricatng oils; fuel oils and
gTeases required by the army during April
May and June, 1920, Further information
on application
PROPOSALS for construction and aitera-
- ton of bulldlng-Picatlnny Arsenal,
Dover, N. j., January ~. 192O-Seaied pro.
hosals will be received here until 1 p M
January eth, 1920, and then opened, Tor
constructing and finishing extension and al
teration TO building III. Further infor-
nation upon application to constructing
E5SPROPOsALs FOR DREDGING
s,,,,, United States Engineer Office, Phila-
m Sealed proposals win be receiyed here
SnIl SnIl " noon, February l8, 1920, and then
pE,nIedd, pIgEned, tor dredging In Delaware river, In
On 6snn'!SGSiIphia sMni harbor, Further Information
PROPOSALS U9leC WILL BE RECEIVED AT
lsnsyee, JgGe or Constructing Quarterma 81 ter,
FshssnIey FIELD, Hampton. Va, until p. M
sran,9sarS ~, 1920. and then opened, for
ttionioH OF Two seaplane hangers and alter
HaUGIa ana extension OF existing Drgible
eMufaI; Flans and specifications may be
s--sa--.-a AZ above address.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
MARRIED

DUNDoRE- E-BEATTIE--New York city
Jan. 20. 1920, MAMIE AIARFIELD BEAT
TIE and FRANKLIN DuNDORE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
ro THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST
'Mortcage 8 Per Cent Sinking Fund Gold
bonds Of Central New York Gas and Eler-

Notice is hereby ,riyen that Roland l..
Taylor and Philadelphia Trust Company
Tristces under the Mortgage or Deed Of
Trust of The Central New, ,Yor!s Gas and
securing the First Mortgagc : per cent Sink.
irg Fund Gold Bonds Of the said Company
have the sum of sS35l 90 to be applied TO
the purposes OF the Sinking Fund under the
rrovislons of Article Third. Section X. Of
laid Mortgage. and that sea ed proposals
Viii be RECEIVED ct the Broad street .pffice
BuildIng, y. IT,. corner Broad and Chestnut
htreets, Philadelphia; ,un to 3 o'clock y. m:
Trustees at the lowest prices not exceeding
It5 per cent OF the par value thereof. with
accrued interest at which said bonds sha Il
be offered for delivery on February I. 1920
Of sufficient number Of The said bonds to
rosas should be sealed and Endorsed Pro.
posals to the Sinking Fund Of Central New
York Gas and Electric Company" and
should designate the denominations OF bonds
The right Is reserved to reject any and
all proposals.
BY JOHN @. WALLACE. Trea surer
Dated Philadelphia. January 0. 1920.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20

GIRLS AND wOMEN-We have Just In
n stalled another new lot of machines, also
ehiarEed our assembling departments: now IL
the oppOrtune time for you to secure steady
work with r. modern. up-to- date, growing
concern: experience not necessary good pay
for beginners. with rapid advancement; take
elevated, surface or subway car to 32d st.
station. Apply factory office. II. T. Psiste
20 gnO1 Arch ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20

sIENOGRAPHlt -.nDetent. permanent no
sition; state age, experience and salary
Darby preferred. Iron Hydroxide Co,
Pa aschall station. Philadelphia.
position. hours $50 10 o and / o'clocE sat-
urday: reply state full particulars, 2. Q.
Box, 14O4 Phus,
TbNOGRAPHER-Pe position with
Nk,; must he neat and capable or tranrcTIh.
Ing notes accurately. y 1872. Ledger Office
sTENOGRAPHER, with engineering sales
office experience, Apply Tuesday afternoon
between and 4 o'cloclt. 1884 widensr BID.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
A DAUGHTER of TWO WORLDS
A story OF Ne,o York Life


By LEROY SCOTT
Amhor o Washington SQUARE ,saor, psoou etc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
GIRLS

II wears or over. with school privileges 80
10 start with rapid advancement. TO work
in wallpaper factory. Apply at once, Becker.
Smith & PAGE, Water 81. and Snyder ave.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20
HELP wANTED-FHNAI,11

TELEPHONE OPERATOR wanted 80 orf
ate switchboard and TO assist in olrrt1
work for manufacturing concernj GOOD 81
ary; steady position. State experiences IN
reference. Branch 15a Ledger, 18th ~
MoOre ats Nt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20

IIAMMERMAN
FTRST-CLASS STEFAN AND BOAHuf
hammerman. 1900 and 1000 lbs, ospseiiyj
II D. IN. The Timksn Detroit Axle 06s
Detroit Mich. fT2
LABORERS wanted; Ions Job steady wartx
plenty OF OYertims, Commissary on II
Sears Roebuck operation. Irwin Lob
ton, ContraotOIs HooHeyeit boulevard 4 Z.
az 20 Oakland Cemetery
i.ABoRBRs wanted By large manufsctpfins
concern; steady lob. f2c per hDuF "A Xnntp
Baugh q sons Co. foot OF Morria ut JSfI4.
wBre River. Phla1elphla ~
LABoHERs wantad. steady work: goo1 6oSF1
Z and lodRtlR ~ % per week. HI in4r. tVn18
Coke Co. ,swcdeland. Pa AppIS itft Xf{4
Ass- essss's AS''''ssfH's - ~. .s--.-. "a. q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-20

RTTNER.--Jan. 10. KATHRYN H.. widow
Of Samuel 3. Rtner. Relatives and friends
invited to funeral services, 105 Linwood
ave, Ardmore. Pa, Wed. p. m. Int.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-21
THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA,

Lincoln knew The express
sions which fell from his lips long
age are living and everlasting IN
spiration to the spirit of America
and to all mankind. Read and
read again these words spoken to
the Workingmen's association IN
1864:
'Prospcrity is the fruit Of la
Dor; property is desirable; IS a
positive good in the world. That
some should be rich shows that
others may become rich, and
hence is just encouragement to
industry and enterprise. Let not
him who is houseless pull down
the house Of another, but let him
work diligently and build one for
himself, thus, by example, assur-
ing that his own shall be safe
from violence when built.
Any captain who puts his hand
upon the tillcr of our country
must be guided by that kind of
truth.-Exchange.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-21

Creator OF Penny Ante Says Pok-
er Costs Much Money"-headline
Probably more than half right.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-21
THE RECORD OF FERRIS.

Scott Ferris was elected to the
Oklahoma Territory legislature in
1904 at the age of twenty-six.
lie was elected to congress
from the Fifth District upon Ok
lahoma' S admission to the Union
in 1907. lie has served in con
grcss ever since.
When Scott Ferris went to
congress he was the last man i'll
rank out of membership Of
twcnty-one on the public lands
committee of the house. I'm a
little over five yeras he had risen
from the last place on the com
mittee to the first place and be-
came chairman Of that important
committee in 1913. The public
lands committee is one of the
largest committees of the house.
Within its jurisdiction come
the seven hundred million acres
OF public land; the one hundred
sixty-five million acres of forest
reserves the millions Of acres Of
coal oil and mineral lands Of the
nation. Ferris is also a member
of the committee on water power,
Il special committee of the house
which has jurisdiction over the
hundreds of millions of horse
power of hydro-electric energy.
In 1911 Scott Ferris and Okla
homa were honored when Champ
Clark designated him to be Il
member of the board Of directors
Of the Smithonian institute.
In 1916 Scott Ferris was Sc
lected as chairman of the organi-
cation bureau of the western
Democratic headquarters at Chi
cago. The western headquarters
had charge Of the Wilson cam
paign i'll all the states west of the
Mississippi river. The best testi-
monial Of Ferris ability as an or
ganizer is shown by the fact that
of the twenty-one states west of
the Mississippi there were only
four (Minnesota. Iowa, South
Dakota and Oregon) which failed
to go for Wilson.
In 1918 Ferris was unanimous
~ elected chairman Of the Demo
cratic national congressional com
mittec which has charge of the
congressional campaigns III all
the forty-eight states. He re-
Gently resigned from this position
and upon his resignation was