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The Little River news., 1920-12-18
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I.-Never having known his father, and living with his mother on Q houseboat on the Wabash river, ''The Pearlhunter"-the only name he has learns from her a part of the story of her sad life The recital Is interrupted by fearful fit of coughing and he hurries ashore to seek a root that affords relief Returning with the root. he meets a young girl whom he mentally christens the Wild Rose" She eludes him before he can make her acquaintance.
 CHAPTER 1I.-A vacant cabin on the shore has attracted the attention of the ailing woman, and they move into It. Their first meal Is interrupted by a stranger who resents their presence The youth drives the man from their home. His presence has strangely affected the mother. That night the youth finds with in a mussel the largest pearl that has been found on the river, the ''Blue Moon" Returning exultant to the cabin, he dis covers his mother dead, she having suc- cumbed while endeavoring to leave . message revealing the secret of his par entAge.
 CHAPTER 1I1.-At the village of Fallen Rock, to which he takes the gem for safe keeping, the "Pearlhunter' meets tho stranger who had disturbed his mother in their cabin. and insults him. They part as bitter enemies.
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reply-if the heaving of her bosom gave any index to her feelings, she probably could not reply. She did not even raise her eyes
 "You ignore me there in the vil- lage," he pursued. But out here in the woods-well. it's out here in the woods. You've got to- H-ll!"
 The exclamation was surprised out of him. The girl had suddenly dropped her side of the basket and whirled. But quick as she was, he was quicker. As the basket clattered to the ground he seized her arm There followed some muttered words, hunter was too busy just then to un- derstand.
 i'he girl was still struggling, her as sailant muttering, and trying to de- tain her without too great show of violence. when a grim face scowled up from behind the fence, long arm shot over, the fingers of a callOused hand twisted themselves into the col lar of the assailant and slammed him back against the rail with a force that took the breath out of him in a grunt. Nor was that all. The same long arm dragged him backward over the fence and chucked him head first down into the path on the other side, where for a moment he lay half stunned, gasp ing for the breath that had as good as gone, and gazing half foolishly up at the man who stood over him.
 But it was only for a moment. With a face like the flames of hell he sprang up. The body of the Pearl hunter crouched; frightened.
 There is just one thing to expect in such situation; but the expected failed to happen. For the second time that day the Man-in-the- -Fancy-V Vest treated the Pearlhunter to a very genuine surprise. The flame of anger in his eyes slowly changed to a naughty contempt, infinitely ranking. He turned, and, without backward glance, stalked down the road to- ward the village.
 The Pearlhunter stood gazing after him. The Red Mask--and he hadn't struck Three times affronted, and he hadn't struck. Each time there had been death in his eyes. What was
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under the brow of the cliffs below Buckeye. makes many turns. The girl and her pursuer were walking 'ast when the Pearlhunter peeped out
 "O?' I a "'lrn and looked after them. By running at such times as the wind- ings of the road hid him, he had caught "p with them as near as was prudent. The girl was walking very rapidly. It was plain that she knew she was being followed. Ii was equally plain that she did not want her pursuer to know that she knew 1t. But walk as fast as she would. the man following her walked just a bit faster.
 Nearly mile below the village, and half that distance above Fallen Rock, the river road angles abruptly to the north through cut In the cliff and leads back into the level highlands. Just where the road turns a path leaves 1t. crosses a dilapidated rail fence running along the east line of the Warbritton lands, and enters the woods. The girl took this path. She was in the act of climbing the fence low and broken where the path crossed it-when, with a prodlgious step or two, the man following caught up with her and took hold of the basket.
 Allow me to assist you," he said.
 The Pearlhunter, from where he had darted behind clump of hazel growing rank along the side of the road. could just distinguish the words.
 Without answering, the girl sprang to the ground on the opposite side of the fence, but without letting go of the basket. Neither did the other let go. Placing his disengaged hand upon the top rail of the fence, he vaulted lightly over. The Pearlhun- ter seized the favorable instant to steal nearer. The sunbonnet hid the girls face so that he could not see 1t, but he fancied the plump brown hand on the basket handle was trembling. The smile on the face of the man clinging consistently to the other side of the basket meant things that a smile has no business to mean.
 "Why do you always avoid meT' His voice was low. soft, musical-too musical Surely it's no crime for a man to admire pretty girl. The cat may look at the queen you know"
 He laughed. Something altogether different from mirth in that laugh SomothipU a1topothor different from mrth behind 1t. The girl made no
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CHAPTER w.
The Girl With . Basket

The Girl With . Basket
 It was June outside, June-ft slipped down out of the cool dells and dingles of the woods and soothed the Pearlhunter's face, red with the stifle and reek he had just left. He filled his lungs with it-June-he tasted 1t with his lips.
 With half an eye on the door of the Mud Hen, half an ear over his shoul- der, he crossed to the bank.
 What nameY inquired the old banker, making out the receipt, after having placed the pearl away in the vault.
 The color set the tan on the young mans face afire. It was something he had not foreseen-that a name would be required; and he had none. A pearl worth thousands, but no name he would glad have given the one for the other.
 What name?" repeated the banker, looking over his glasses out through the window.
 "Pearl-hunter! the other stan. mered.
 Pearlhunter-what?"
 t-Pearlhunter-"
 "Pearlhunter! Why, that's no name"
 "It's-it's all l have"
 arlhunter-well-w
 The banker had his mouth already set to say something more-but he didn't. Instead. he took better look at the tall young fellow on the other side of the window. Dipping his pen into the ink we'll second time, al- though it was already overloaded to the dripping point. he went on filling out the receipt.
 "Just bring this with you when you want your pearl, Mr.-Pearhunter"
 And if lose it?"
 "Then-well-just bring your face. Yes, that will do-your face. I reck- on you won't lose It."
 The old fellow chuckled as if he had surprised himself making a joke. It usually puts a man in good hu- nor to discover that he has made joke. The banker stood rubbing his bony hands together while the Pearl hunter walked out.
 What next? The Pearlhunter stood on the sidewalk outside of the bank door and debated that very question: question in two parts; first, whether to go back to Fallen Rock; second, whether to make an- cher try after the Boss. He finally decided in favor of the Boss. The thought drew his eyes toward the Mud Hen across the street. The Man n-the-Fancy-Vest was standing just inside the door,
 At the moment, young woman with a basket on her arm came out of a grocery block up the street and walked rapidly toward the saloon The man just inside the door appar- ently was watching for her. She seemed to know that he would be thereto dread that he would be-to judge by the way she hurried past. The man stepped out on the sidewalk as the girl came opposite and tried to stop her. He even stepped in front Of her. She turned out around him and, with a bare word or two in response to his efforts to engage her in talk, hurried rapidly on.
 He stood looking after her till she was block or more down the street road would be the better word, since the river road formed the one street of the village-and then delib- erately followed.
 All thoughts of the cabin at Fallen Rock, of the Boss sprawled over a table at the Mud Hen, instantly fled the mind of the Pearlhunter. His somewhat passive face livened; into hts slow eyes came Gu'cEened inter- est. He hardly knew why he followed. He simply found himself walking af- ter them.
 The river road. as It follows along
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05
STAGE LIQUOR REBELLION
claimed Michigan Officials ad
"e1s' Against Federal Pro.
hibtion Agents.

chicngo.-A rebellion against pro
hi6ition' has broken out in Iron c6nD
W. Mich and the county, led bv II,
prosecuting attorney, is in omen re
yoIt against federal authority Mai
a. L. Dalrymp!e, federal probibttior
director for the central states, nohro5
Washington. u
A prohibition agent and a marty -,
Michigan state constables vera 5eld
Up Feb 10 by Iron County Officials
ana wine they had confiscated taFon
from them according to word bronpbt
20 Chlcago by Leo J. Grove Of Mo-
queNe, supervising prohibition agent,
Tor the upper peninsula.
Maj. Dalrymplo appealed to Alto,
aey General Palmer to order warrant,
issued for tho arrest Of thu nroso
cutting attorney, two sherlffs two no
ice officers and three other resident,
II Iron River, a mining VILLAGE
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05
WOMEN Need Swamp ROOT

~, i i{'ds Of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never susnert + $500
omens complaints often prove 70 he
ro,,li. els9 but kidney trouble or the
result OF Kidney or bladder disease 49,
II the Kidneys are not in healthy
condition, they may cause the other er'' oT.
sanS to become diseased O'l'' VI
Ian ram IN the back, headache, loss of am.
,nrn nervousness, are often times symp.
ton' OF kidney trouble. ~ y mp
Ki IUn delay starting treatment. Dr..
Miner dinners S~amp-Root, a physicians pre.
sseFiPotlon, obtained at any drnr store w pa
DC just tho remedy needed to ogerc n,rg
such conditions. " 0'eA'o"ae
-, ' Ge1 2 medium or large size bottle i'm.
Ty from any drug store. 50
~. however If you wish first to test tbis
Etyas preparation send ten cents TO Dr.
ianmer Co., Binghamton, N. Y for
.a.npie bottle. When writing be sura ana
mention this peper.-Adv. " 'D'' and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

Doesn { Uurt a BIT! Drop a IjttIo
Freezone on an dching corn, instaptlv
that corn stops hurting, then Won ia
1t right out. Yes, magic!
A tiny bottle Of Freezone costs but
a few cents at any drug store, but Is
sufficient to remoYe every hard corr
soft corn, or corn between the foes
and the ealIuses, without soreness mr.
irritation.
treezone is the sensational dis
coyery of Cincinnati genius. 1t is
wonderful.-Adv.
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Cripple Almost Mada mAOl.

a man who had both arms crt off
G Tween wrist and elbow is able ia
'I,S shave, eat do his work ana
o a,.@E' down his furnace by means bf
nJata '' ,'i'lS which have metal wris,
p L,.' Various implements. such as
n,uN',eS' razor Eni:a. fork spoon and
ng1' Ut INTO sockets in the wrist MATES
'"' are ield by a spring catch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

Accept "Califoraia" Syrun Of Fic.
onIy-iook for the name California on
O1e package, then you are sure vour
cnIId Is having the best and most harm
less laxative or paystc for the little
stomach liver and bowels. Children
1--we ,, ats delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each hot.
le. Give it without fear.
Mother You must say California
~-Ad7. 49, VI Ia
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

WaShineton.-Views Of organizo7
labor viii be sought by tho so7,ta
commerce committee engaged in fran.
ing q national Shipping rolicy bill tee.
timony Of shipowners having been con.
Guided. WI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05
CONGRESS PASSES
THE RAILROAD BILL
MEASURE RETURNING ROADS TO
PRIVATE CONTROL PASSES
BY BIG MARGIN.
LONG FIGHT is NOW ENDED
Fifteen Democrats Joined with Thirty.
TWO Republican Senators in APP
proving Report Of the Con.
ference Committee.

r. Hraol.
E. 'o'''-- by a vote OF nearly 3
II ,''7 senate passed and sent to the
i'-o''Ioi 0iII under which the car,
1'' 81 me country vii, attempt to
u.s. ''7.''SeI'eS to conditions arts
WI" inc eho OF government con
y TWO republicans Joins with
se''0''a's III voting for adoption
'''''siei'c' report while three
.'''''7 ana "a democrats com
= ny Young agains, it. There
was never any doubt as to what tho
senate wonId do >, ~.
margin by which the Crn.,i,. III
more 6ras4, ., '''i''''''' 'Il-'
-....... nan 'ne compromise
~ p 2 passed
DuTlhg the five hours Of debate led
by Chairman Cummins If +,o IT,
state commerce co,nr,itt.a 49,
oynrosso, -. ''i'" oiS
-. '''5 opiH'ohS as to how
Wy p0ouc ana the railroads would
lare under the bill. which was warn, L
ly defended and attacl,od pu4 a.. {
intense intarae,t ,rh,., IT., 'N e
CO.. 'N'' '''''' "o'eiIzeo Il
49, ,"7' saturday in the house
AMI" 81 frequent quorum calls 5
heinz Oao,~r,n,-
oi"s necessary TO get members in
The chamber Around o,o,o,, -, r
patience of The oo,.4-.- ~" 'He
,vto,,.ta 'g"''e apparently was
.'l'' ',''eu al'er the long season OF
peech making and insistent demands
Or vote cut short the desire 70 rro hi
org the presentation Of indiv,5no, tv
Jews. - '''' ~, ~
discussion related largely to the In yo
Or and rate-making provietons &c 60 - A
tor Cummins. with great faorira W. Al.
ou0ced widespread cIafng tb,t 10 81 , We w,
g freight and passenger obaraa ~ a ~ we
Hated to give the railroads 7r ro.,, g.. ,7t
So per cont r,oon+ tal.,s- 'u' !" ''l'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

New Ycrk.-Albert, King Of tho NJ,
sIaHs, mas offered a challenge cnr
ana 100000 in prizes for winnar. r ",
an international seaplane contest to
De hell in Antwerp next INV tho
aero Club Of America announced
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

Paris-It has been decided hr a..
~, l'y council Of Paris to float a mprtri'
naI loan Of $4,000 900 in Canada T5 1l
proceeds are to be used for tho rn ~
nose ri foodTtuf's ard either o-a LUZ
tial1 in the Canadian market '''9"'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

Parls.-Tha Temps discussing tho
iate of'Turkey says that Premier Nj,
lerand is backed solidly by French
spl}lon' which wishes Turkey to bo
terf '7dNn@ndent. "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

90 n 80 "A Moscow wireless mes
sage sage says that Denikine's fleet in tbo
caspian sea has Joined the soviats rbo
General Baron Wrangle, has ronlocoS
white army. VI the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

richmond, Va-salary increases .,
from 20 to so per cent are surresto v,
. ne legislature in a rerommondoton
maze by Gov, Wastmoreland Davis ~"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

cuti'ura Soap for The co,,r,,,,
doilv p ana DETER e than Cuticura Soar
u uo5ly ana Ointment now and then as
sc r'I,eu 10 make the complexion clear
S 45a cIean and hands soft and white
G @uI TO- this ii the fascinating, fragrant
: : 1 1tie, Ioicum ana you have the
Oaticura Toilet Trlo.-Ady. ''-V
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

49,, mashlngton.-of total Of 1902 roc
, ,s,,,,, Of officers Of the regnl,r
nny during the past 70 years > a. go .
" 'i.l YER cent, have taken piece oiona
'"' "rf''ti"' vas adgne1 Nov. II. 1919
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

n :, : 'nuch easier TO lay plans than
Il Is to hatch them cut ' ''"A
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

No. Nora. painting the cheeks rod
Is nor q cardinal virtue
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05
Magnolia State Happenings
S7s- News Notes Gathered from All Section, Of IA. ST..

p, Blue 1Iountain.-Miss ,r,r i.
~ w llis, daughter Of r. l.. wins M,
~ err and merchant Of Elizabetb Nil.
re- VINO is q member of the rqoo .aai
Ms e-1ss Of Blue Mountain COLLEGE h.
". va J'sl been unanimously elected to =
- queen Of the May Of this great scbo
81 l'F girls which is the highest possib
+b soglai distinction in reach Of smde1
- curing her college days here
Blue Mountain.-NTi gsissinni 4roirA+
=, - academy which suffered serions ~
- auction in its enrolment drrina A.
- "oFId war has recovered from tbe do
y p'etIng effects Of the enlistment =
" HIS students and has now enrolled con
= sloeraply more than 200 boys. most ot
I whom are boarding pupils. Prestdont
IL j. b. Brown has been here for II CON
s secutiye years. ~ ~"
Winona,-The continued rains dr.
ing the fall and winter have caused
me roads throughout the county to no
come bad and in sorle Instances i'm,
l'ssa5Ie. This condition has caused
she good roads advocates Of the corn.
" TO get busy, and during this wear II
IS expected that Montgomery corptv
will build many miles of hard surface
roads. = '1''''0
west Point-A very enthusiastic
meeting Of the Northeast Mississinni
county agents was held in West Paint
at which meeting e, R. Lloyd OF Mem.
mia was present as well as p 9
Wilson. director Of extension work n
Mississippi. j W. Willis, assistant Al
rector Of extension and N. NJ Bedop.
5ough. district agent
Walthall-During the last 2n dow.
lFe-rainfaH has been so light tborg5
.aaH'n' that the ground. excant in
ne public roads is but little satgrgt
cd, end mule teams that have hoo,
.5a., FL. I'LL. , ~ a"lnIi's here and
.. d.. no" h'ohod to the plows p
arg preparing to plan, a
corn.
v-... 80.
...... ... '"/," couHty.s com. u
n. 'i.',.'h OF t'e mat
Nc pra-. v...a o c4.a. potato cur L.
And +. ..r,ir..7 IT.. ..''' m 'h. OF
a.s-~ I, n,.,Ia4. q "D'' genera
azoo county IN n, . l , q,
D.. ...,,.,.. "...' y l's near future for oE
'''''o o's'nS5''H OF the plans. w
VicEsburg-.rha cr,,d c,... 90
ascus closed tro .yf.,-.,,... ,''' p'7' o.
]. Brooks ra.traq as .-.. n'9s ,,l "'
les after o,y, .,,a.... 7'' 'i' i'L#0 n'
rvico. others waro ,d,.an : .'' nae
cppt fine GRAND -a.u-.. ...'' W " "a
,aeuor Grand root,r, ,...', y4e grand bv
atineI WIN roro 1,s.. az" grand
fra 's' '
'oTle.-At a meeting Of the stock. e%l
iers Of the Bogue PhrHa O1fna the
3D. held here Feb. a. cfffoere NOV, far
1tod. A board Of governors consf.t t.
Of seven members sa.eot, [0i fr "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

acEerman.-Tho local Netbodt,te
heid their first quct terly conference
:, :, I SUED, over by Rev. A. c McCorElc
OF Duront in the absence of Praqi1i1a
Elder Brown who is sick. The nae
$500 and $50" veg"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

Progressive farming is
,De slogan among the farmers OF this
vicinity, a number Of whom have real
lLs4 the fact that the shortage and
nigh price Of labor win prove a real
handicap unless something is done
SO in order to meet these copd3tfons
many are putting in tractors which
WI" 90 as much work in one day as
six or eight mules
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-03-05

oHiVersity.-One Of the most inter.
sSt'ng events scheduled for the near
future on the campus is the coming f.
,Ao university on March 5 for a three
days stay Of one Of The SO teens sent
out by the Interchurch World Move.
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-25
National Union.

The installation of the officers OF
Congressional Council took place
Wednesday evening. The installation
ceremony was performed by Senator
were initiated by President ]. B.
Hayes. The annual banquet was held
at Harvey's. the entertainment. pro-
vided by Elmer Johnson. chairman of
the entertainment committee, consist
ing of patriotic songs, by E. A. Lang.
and novelty features, by w. H. Muir
ray. Representative Newton of Min
nesota. was the speaker of the even
ing. He delivered a sterling address
on Americanism. Daniel V. Chisholm
deputy public printer. presented to
J. B. Hayes, the retiring president. in
behalf Of the council, a gold watch,
in appreciation Of his service rem
dered during the past year. Ex-Presi-
dent Hayes. in his response, stated
that plans were on foot to make it
possible to commence the building of
the National Union Temple and club
house before the close of 1920 and
that he expected cooperation in the
work from every member of Congress
sional Council. He stated that the
plans would be made known in the
near future.
The officers elect of State. War and
Navy Council were installed Tuesday
evening by Senate Representative
Chdff6S r. Haze n.
Potomac Council held it's regular
meeting Monday evening. Officers
were installed by Senator J. Harry
Jones. Several applications were re-
ceived and initiatory ceremonies con-
ferred on two candidates. President
Clark announced that he would ap
point a committee of twenty to as
sist Potomac Council to meet the
necessary requirements to enable the
National Union Temple Association to
begin the erection of the temple and
clubhouse.
The officers-elect Of Mckinley
Council were installed Friday even
ing. The feature Of the evening was
the congratulations and honors con-
ferred upon President Jesse B. X.
Lee, who was installed for the sew
enteenth consecutive year. The en-
tertainment committee presented an
enjoyable program. Mckinley Coun-
ell has determined to double its MEM
bership in the coming year and
Chairman O'Brien Of the entertain
ment committee has formulated an
entertainment program including
many novel features.
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f c. Graham. William II. Powell,
Francis II. Sprague. A. +. Jorss. A h.
Sylvester Wenstchee, Wash. NO.
IlS6. and II. w. Isaacson.
The lodge has appointed Leo F.
ZwissIer chairman of Il committee TO
assemble all members to visit the fair
nd bazaar Of Alexandra. Va. Lodge,
b. p o. E,!ks. which they are holding
under the auspices of their Chicago
Club. The chairman notifies all menu
hers TO assemble at the clubhouse. s1s
n street northwest. Tuesday evening.
February 8 at o'clock. All mem
hers who will make up this party
please be there on time. as speclai
ARRANGEMENTS for transportation have
been made.
The Chicago Club has announced
through it's chairman that maj at
rangements have been made TOT hotti
next July at Chicago.
The natrons of the Thursday night
dances are informed that all who at,
tend the dances of January % ana
February will receive con,p,.1
d,nre To he held Tuesday night, FEB
mary 10. under the direction OF the
Chicago Club.
large delegation, Nho " a" 80,
COMMITTEES of cheer. again visited
Walter Reed Hospital last sunday;
This is a standing committee and al,
Elks who are patients there III
kindly notify the secretary ms
Committee has made ARRANGEMENTS 10
visit the Naval Hospital next SUNDAY
Frank V. A. Brown enlisted many
subscribers to the aid of the Actors
E1nd Exalted Ruler Evans, Eari
Goodwin and y. A. Riemer are BOOST
ing the fund
Next Wednesday night at the regu-
lar session of the lodge seventy-n.e
mr. more new members VIII De mn
ated The lodge hour is $50 pm IN
stead of s.
The board of trustees Will soon
turn over the new gym TO the otues
and desires to have the menIuers
make application in time 10 se'uie
their lockers.
Candidates for trustee and Ine
obs;r offcers will be announced later.
Elections will be in April. 1S2o-
The Chicago Club meets every Mon
day night. the membership coH
tee every Tuesday night tne ,ery
lar session of the lodge every
Wednesday night ana me
dance every Thursday night.
Beginning in February, every MOI
day night in the ballroom moshs
nictures. under the direction OF a;
Dresner. will be given free 10 All
members and their families. Ihis
will be a two-hour show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-25
LECTURE ON ROBERT BURNS.
Caledonian Club Hears William
Jardinn at Cushman's,

Robert Burns" was the subject of
a lecture given last night by William
Jardinn at the annual banquet OF the
CALIFORNIAN Club at Cushman's res
taurant. The dinner was given in
the birthday of Robert Burns. Rob
ert Douglas. chief of the Caledo-
mans, presided.