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The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-11-03
WANi0AMAkER SAYS
PLANTERS WILL REDUCE

The following Is part Of a state
ment issued by ]. S. Wannamake,
president of the American Cotton AS
sociation in response to requests for
information concerning the reduc-
tion of acreage campaign which is
now being pushed in the belt, the
closing of gins and the organization
or the export corporation.
THE American Cotton Association,
through its national officers, have
completed plans for absolutely assur-
ing the acreage reduction of 33 1-3
per cent. in cotton production for
the year 1921 uniform throughout the
belt. Every banker, merchant,
broker and cotton factor in the entire
belt is being requested to execute q
legal binding contract, binding them
selves not to kind rnwals of credit,
credits are accommodations to any
farmer until and unless he executes
IL legal binding contract to reduce his
cotton acreage 33 1-3 per cent for the
year 1921.
Every farmer is being personally
solicited to sign contracts legally
binding himself to this acreage rcduc-
tion. These contracts are made in
legal form. are binding, and violation
of same lays the maker liable to pros
ccution and penalties. This absolute
ly assures the uniform reduction of
:;3 1-3 per cent. The execution of
ready compliance on the part of far
mcrS, merchants, bankers, cotton fac
tors and brokers, and with the enor-
nous machinery of the American
Association, embracing in it's MEM
bership the entire cotton belt, the sue
cess of this plan is absolutely assured,
which means. regardless of seasons.
that the year 1920 will show the
smallest cotton crop produced in Il
decade. The farmers are also exc
cutting contracts binding themselves
TO plow under bollies snaps and low
grade cotton. refusing to harvest
same. and the merchants. bark crs.
ana factors are requiring in their
his * done.
The American Cotton ASSocia;;on.
through its national officials. has aid
b"for" the officials of it's State divis-
ions in every section OF the cotton
belt, the advantages to he gained bv
the closing of gins unit! December
This means that the closing of gins
VIII b" acted upon immediately by
each State division Of tn" ass;,i:,,;u,,
Louisiana has already acted and de-
clded To close. and either States. in
all probability. will immediately fell
low suit
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-11-03
!feed or OK being forced TO the ex.S
|pense OF buying these things from

ifeed or OK being forced TO the ex.
Ipense Of buying these things from
either states with the money from
[iow-priced cotton.
The. newspapers OF October 2Ist
Icarry an interesting article from Sec
lretary II. G.. Hester. Of the New Or
ileans Cotton Exchange, who makes
the statement that there is nothing
the matter with the South beyond
an unreasonable scar. IN cotton, but
that this decline. the greatest in the
history OF the market, was due large
ly to the fact that In the past ten
weeks more than 100000, 900 bales
of spot cotton have literally been
thrown overheard without rime or
reason. II we make up our minds
that conditions are not as bad as
they seem and everyone can catch
the spirit 5of optimism, in {, short
time things will readjust themselves.
Let's think about increasing our food
crops this fall. thus accomplishing
two purposes,-furnishing fond for
ell our people and reducing our cot
tor acreage"
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-11-03
AGRICULTURAL SITUATION 3:
1 NOT HOPELESS
Farmers Are in Good shape Despits
Low-priced Cotton.

F. j. J
Clemson College. October sO.
eve must not be pessimistic,. 2. says
Director w. w. Long. of the Exten-
sion, Service. in talking about the
present low price of cotton. There
is no rom for dependency. Not
withstanding the great losses caused
by the slump in cotton prices. we
have much to be thankful for. be-
cause our food and feed crops are
abundant and valuable. The corn
crop. which in early summer prom
ised to be a poor one on small acre.
age, now promises (by reason of the
farmers response to the call for in
creased acreage and better cultiva-
ton, and the favorable seasons) to
be around 44.ooO,oo0 bushels, the
largest in our history
Then, too, we have more hogs in
the state than ever before, and our
livestock is increasing rapidly in
number and value. We have an inn
mense crop of fine hay; and we
have exceptional yields of sirup, a
big crop of sweet potatoes. etc.
Now if our people will turn at
tention as early as possible to the
seeding of q large grain crop, there
IS no danger of. want of food or
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-11-03
the Atlanta National Bank.

Governor Manning had assurances
Immediately that there would be no
conflict between the cotton experts"
corporation and the proposed corpor-
alton with which MIR. Maddox's name
was Connected but the following let
ter from Mr.. Maddox confirms that
statement and gives assurance that
Mr.. MaddoY and his associates will
support the organization of the cot
ton exports corporation, as the only
one which can handle cotton or other
commodities:
Dear Governor:
II beg to acknowledge receipt of
your letter Of the 25th instant and
assure you that the proposed export
finance corporation under the Edge
Act is not intended in any way to
conflict with the purpose of the
American Products Export and I'm
port Corporation. On the contrary
it will, il organized be of material
help to your company.
Corporations organized under the
Edge Act are specifically prohibited
from dealing in commodities.
Will" the Southern delegates to
the convention OF the American
bankers Association at Washington
unanimously approved tho plan to
organize corporation under the
Edge act. the matter is still pending
ana nothing further has been done.
An organization committee was an
pointed which will probably meet
next week in New Orleans to consid-
err the question. .
Il am in full sympathy with your
lelinrtS and hope you will succeed in
organizing your company and believe
IL the finance corporation is organ
izcd the two will work harmoniouslv
together and he of mutual benefit.
Yours very truly,
Robt. F.. Maddox"
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-11-03
Not Like the Gentle Moon.

Was that moonshine liquor your
friend gave us?'
1t didn't seem like moonshine to
me-, answered Uncle Bill Bottletop.
II felt as if I'd been hit by "a meteo-
rite. e.''--Washington Star.
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The Kind Desired

No doubt peace hath its victories
Dut what the world needs is a victory
that hath it's peace-Cleveland News
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The Dispatch-News, s2.oo per year.
Evening journal., 1920-12-17

FRUIT CAKE, schnttler's, 900 King
60 Adv
Evening journal., 1920-12-17
new JOKER IN
VOLSTEAD LAW
Lawyers Say Immunity
Clause Lays Down Gap
For Bootleggers
WANT PARAGRAPH
REPEALED NOW

WASHINGTON, Dec. i7.-Onicials OF
the Department OF Justice aud legal
lights OF the Anti-Saloon League are
studying with concern an alleged
"jokcr' IN The Volstead prohibition
law which has Just been brought 70
their attention by a group OF wash
ingion attorneys.
Section 30 OF The Nolstoad act, the
so-callcd immunity clause guarantee
Ing against prosecution any person
who gives testimony under oath con-
cerning violations OF the dry law, Is
the basis Tor the claims or these at
torncys that liquor may be manufac-
tured. sold or transported without
fear OF punishment.
Unless this provision Is repealed.
the Nolstead law Is knocked higher
than a kite" said Attorney Walter
Holland. one OF the dlscoverers OF the
alleged Joker. IT Is merely a re-en-
Statutes OF the United states, the no.
torious Immunity hath law, which
was repealed IN i9i0at the solicitation
OF the Attorney General, after he
found that hundreds OF criminals were
using IL as a means OF defeating JUS
tice
As the Volstead law stands today
man might bring a shipload OF
liquor up the Potomac. land II. drink
it on the Capitol steps and then 90
scot-free merely by cOnfessing under
oath that ne had brought II In. Until
this defect OF the law Is remedled
dry ofllnlcers will have a most Inter
esiing time enforcing prohibition
Y. r. Ebbert. an attorney for the
Anti-Saloon League. said that he had
Evening journal., 1920-12-17

made a careful study OF ho legal
points which Section ~ involves,
Though admitting that IN Isolated
cases individuals might evadc punish
ment by invoking the immunity pro-
vision. he was confident such eNasions
could not be carried out on large
scale,
'1f the liquor interests can get any
comfort out OF this now Quibbio, they
are welcome 10 IT," he said. our
position IL that the objections raised
by the Supreme Court In the case OF
Gounsolman VI. Hitchcock do not ap-
ply TO SCrtiOn "a OF the Noleteod act,
aud that it therefore ls not unoonsl.
tutlonal. As for the contention thal
a bootlcggcr might present himself as
a witness and. after giving testimony.
claim immunity under Section ~, u
Is easy 90 sec That no honest ana et-
l nclcnt officer would be taken In very
often by such a trick
section 30 provides that no person
/ shall be excused on the ground oil
sof-lnorlmiuation from testfying con
/ ccrnlng violations OF the Nolste2d law
/ but guarantees any person so testl'
! fying from prosecution on account o.
any facls he may disclose. The stat
| ulo specifically states however, ina
a witness who swOre to falsehoot
/ would be subject 10 prosecution fol
perjury. Authorities diner as Y
/ whether this perjury clause Is h
contravcntlon of the constitutions
prohibition against person bearlni
witness against himself.
FRUIT CAKE, schllttler's, 800 Klns
Evening journal., 1920-12-17
MINERS LAMP
PLAYS HAVOC

KlRKSVILLE. Mo, Dec. i7,-Ed Ep-
person hit on the plan OF wearing a
mlnor's lamp on his cap when ho
went out 10 do his milking before
day
Fine idea. but
A cow kicked him, lie landed IN a
hay pile which started 10 blaze. Fire
department couldn't get water out OF
which blew hose apart
Hay piles gone. SOS the miners
lamp. Epperson and COW were saved
Evening journal., 1920-12-17
A TOYLAND THAT'S THE
TALK O. THE TOWN"

Toys Of all kinds and descriptions to gladden. the
hearts of children from days to 90 years OF age
Electrical Toys Mechanical Toys, Coaster Wagons
Sleds, Go-Carts Dols Dishes. Toy Furniture, BLACK
boards Kiddie Kars Rockers etc., etc, etc The largest
and most complete line of toys In the city. and at the
lowest price in America.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
CAN YOU BEAT THIS?

FULTON, Mo-, juno 25.-Tffple
plays are hard 20 make in base
ball games and they are OF rare
occurrence during the playing
season, but one was pulled of in
a game between st. Mary's Colleqe
OF st. Mary's, Kan, and the Chill
occo Indians that viii 20 down in
the annals Of the national paStime
as one OF the most peculiar plays
ever staged on a bal field. The
side I'm the field did not touch the
ball after II left the hands of the
pitcher. A St. Mary's batter hit
the ball into the air near short
with the bases loaded and he was
called out, as II was an infield fy.
The wind carried the ball toward
second as Il fell and IL hit the
runner there, who was declared
out for being hit by a batted ball.
The leather then rolled toward first
and the runner there, disguised at
the luck OF his teammates, picked
up the sphere and hurled Il out
OF the park He was promptly
called out by the umpire.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
NEW RULE MAY
AFFECT BIG HITTERS

A change in the baseball rules gov
|erning balls hit out OF the playing
'islds will go into effect tomorrow.
lihe rule in question is covered By
paragraph 48 OF the rule book, and
AZ present provides that ball shall
F.. be Judged fair or foul according 20
where II passes over the boundary
|ilne OF the actual playing field.
'irhc new wording VIII be the same as
i in 1919, which says that when a
"batted ball passes outside the ground
or into the stands the umpire shall
Judge II fair or foul according 10
where il disappears from The UNI
pire's view"
The latter Interpretation OF the
rule would have robbed Babe,Ruth OF
al least two home runs this year,
baseball officials said, because tnere
are two instances on record where
he hit balls into the stands which
landed In foul territory, but. were
called fair because they passed over
tie fence fair and curved into foul
ground.
Under the new ruling II an umpire
sees a ball land foul II must be called
foul regardless OF whether IL passed
over the boundary fence fair. The
change applies to both major leagues
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
FIVE RACES ON
MATINEE CARD

The second matinee races Of the
Delaware Horse show Association are
cardod FOR the Elsmere track tomor-
row afternoon. There are 1--WE events.
Horses will be called at i.30 o'clock.
The card:
Event No.
emily b., br. m. by Auster Burns
Edward Godwin): News Boy b. g.,
by Sidney Prince Robert Betty Brosl
Leading Lady," br. m, unknown lM'
lF. Hayden; "Eleanore Wilson" b.
M. by Bohemia Boy lGeorge bensonl
! Peter Ward" b. g., by Count Dash
kopf William Wardl.
Event No. ?
Miss Willondale." Oh m, hv VII
iondale a.. %. Rossl "Dan Mors an,
D. s.. by Morgan AXworthy lJonlti
Lohley) "Frank W." b. e. III. =
| Newton; "Echa Hail." b. g, Oh. +
Event No.
,coMyIaw SSnsy,nF farm, p, s;waIiSsut Mad" : s
M. by Walnut Hall William ne
weesl Brighton b." b. s., by Mo
kides a. B. Clarke; Captain Clay,
Ih g., by Peter the Great IN. p. New
tom "Whipcord." b. g., by SIX Cor
,Dr. J. r. kuhnsl MADAM Mac hi
m., by Expressive Mac NJ. w. stark
Event No. Especial Event
Professional drivers; hopples al
lowed; post entrlcsl.
Prank j." ch g.. by Roulette, II
r.. Grinlthl Ruth Kay" br. m. doh
. Malleau).
+ Event No. 8
u "Roanic." %. M. by Lord newc
+ Harry Roscl: LILLIAN Russell" q
m. BY Idle Jay ,lohn Zebleyl; Mar
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
DUPONT GIRLS LEAGUE

The dupont Company Girls League
got underway yesterday, Advertising
defeating Accounting. 70 3. The
girls did not wear spiked shoes or
kill the umplres, but as far as base
bah Is concerned. we'll say They
are there"
Miss j. Martin. who lohbed them
over the pan for the Advertising De
pariment, gave a performance that
would bave made the "clOuting
Babe" OF the Yankees feel like
busher were he out with the crowd
In the grandstand. Miss Martin
famed seven, clOuted a pair OF hOm-
ers and one double, scored four runs
and plfered two bases. outside Of
that she merely pitched for the win
ming team. Score by innings.
Advertising ept. - OF 2O30 81
Home runs, j. Martin. 3 r. Rich
ards. stolen bases, Willis, 2 s.
Dentiew, ,; NJ. Leimbach, 1; struck
out. by J. Martin, Z by A. Foster, 6 /:
bases on balls. OF j.. Martin, or
A. Foster, 6; bases on balls, OF j.
Martin, f. on A. Foster, 3.
Chemical Takes First in "B" Loop.
While the Advertisers were winning
on No. 4 diamond the dupont Chemi-
cal girls were handing out a trim
ming on No. ? diamond. In this fracas
/ the co-eds had little pity on the
snhere and clOuted 10 20 all corners
OF the lot. the Chemical tossers tax
/ ing the long end Of a IA 10 II score
Miss Olive Jordan and Miss Daisey
/ Wilson led the attack with circuit
clouts. while the triples, doubles and
/ singles were too numerous TO men,
tion. The score by innings:
R.H.E
dupont Chem. % 0 6 Oh i6 ;
Admin. Dept. 2 B 2 o 2 o I'll -
Batteries: dupont Chemical. Miss
| Elese Horty and Miss Kathryn Dough
erty: Administrative, Miss Olive JOr-
dan and Miss Daisey Wilson.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
Se,-Nlj1aEHl&:NsIN l:NIN 81

But Glen Warner. miracle coach.
warns the school not TO expect too
much lie says:
"The material looks good. but 70
Is too early 90 make loud claims OF
a great team. Wen wait until the
boys have been In camp a few weeks
and see how good they look. Foot
ball Is a game played by eleven men
as a unit. Sometimes, where ma
terial looks good individually. weak
spots develop when they combine,
and these weak spots often come In
unexpected places
LIONEL KREMER.
The FIRST check 90 be contributed
to the Fletcher" fund by New York
/ fans was from Lionel krpmer
Kremer added this note 10 his check
"piease spend my check for some.
fl'ng suitable for Fletch. even n it's
only another plug OF tobacco or gum
or whatever II Is he chews.
wouldn't be a bad idea 20 mad on
what 10 Is Arthur chews and give j
20 the rest OF the team 20 chew.
might put some pep into their work.
Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival
benefit OF Union Church baseball team
Friday, June %. Church lawn. FIT
and Washington streeis.-AdN.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
cnInEY EIELn DAY.

The annual field day and picnic OF
Goldev Alumni and GOldey College
Students will be held at Rockford
park ON Saturday afternoon. july 10.
The committee Is making elaborate
plans for entertainment. consisting IN
part OF a snappy baseball game be-
tween the married and unmarried men
OF the alumni There Will be several
events for women with prizes for The
winners. followed by lunch, ater
which there viii be music and a
short address by an old friend OF the
alumni. All G0ldey graduates, stu
dents and friends are invited.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
InnnAINE WANTS GAME.

Lorraine A. A. ls without a game
fcs tomorrow. owing TO a change in
Dc schedule. American steel Found
Tles ,S were scheduled, but the date was
shsnsd until July i6, in order to give
the ches.er aggregation an opportun-
ity Of playing a team which wonlo S9,al
have bsen unable 20 play any otllei
time during the season. -.,..
ANY fast outof-town club wlshiins
This attraction, may be accommodate
nv addressing the business manager T
III A Rash. 1926 West Fourth street
or nhoning 1885 Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
TO PLAY GAME OVER.

The board Of arbitration OF the All,
Wilmington League In session last
night sustained the protest nlcd by
keystone against the second game
plaved with Eleventh Ward on itft
Saturday. The Keystone olilclaIs
ioyyed a runner TO advance two bases
an an interference play by the Key
stone catcher. The game will be play
nd over
Evening journal., 1920-06-25

Every Evenins-Slar, a; Amer. NuL
Fibre, 4. -
and Foundry, 6.
Electric Hose and Rubber, Q; Penna.
r. r.. !. ,,,.,.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
ToRRAINF A. A. rs. ST. PAUL.

Manager Cooks fast St. PAU team
~ the Church League viii .endeavor
In take a fan out OF the independent
Champions. Lorraine A. A., at the
Rockford Park grounds, this even
ing at 6.i5 o'clock.
The church boys have been GONG
al a fast clip and are s"-e 10 put up
fast article Of ball against Man
ager Hirzel's aggregation.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
RAYMOND-wELLING
MATCH POSTPONED

The eight-rOund soiio announced
for. last night between Ralph Ray
mond Of this city and Joe Welllng, OF
Reading. was postponed until Monday
night. Welling having suffered an in
Jury TO his right hand.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
JOE JENKINS.

JOE JENKINS.
When Death Valley" Jim Scott
packed up his grip and went TO the
coast lot Of folks said he was slip
ping. Joe jenkins used 10 catch Big
Jim and declares he has all the stun
he had when he was rated as the
best pitcher In the American League.
I cannot see any difference between
the Scott of today and the Scott OF
the time when he starred for the
White Sox. ] notice, however. that he
Is as unlucky as ever. The White
SOx seldom made many runs for him
and the san Francisco Seals seem TO
/ find ID harder 10 score runs when
/ be Is pitching than they do when
their other twirlers are working"
CLARK GRIFFITH.
Foxy Griff. manager OF the f'''
says he doesn't dare 90 on il'" road
without Nick AltrOck. G-r says.
SAY. ! want 10 tell ,uu all some
thing II / ever came TO New York
or went 10 Cleveland without Altrock
I'd be mobbed. Why, one day last
year / went TO Cleveland and left
Nick at home. Those Cleveland fans
nearly took my hide or II words
would have skinned me alive I'd have
been picked clean, I'm telling you
was roasted in all the papers anC
hooted on the field / don't dare lc
that bird get hurt. either. People
simply demand the stars
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
CHURCH LEAGUE JUNIORS.

Grace VS.. Y. NJ. G.. A., Baynard Park
Westminster VS.. Scott VI. T., Chris
tiana Park.
ST. Paurs vs.. West. Baynard Park.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
SATURDAY BASEBALL
DEL-MAR LEAGUE.
ALL-WILMINGTON LEAGUE.

: Wil-Del at New Castle.
Elkton-Edge Moor game cancelled.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25

Forrest" b. m. by Major Forrest
M. p. Newtonl; prince H." b. g.,
by Prince March betty Bros) "The
Apostle" b. g. by Tho Exponent
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
INDEPENDENT.

Harlan VS.. Harlan Giants, Harlan
Field. n,,s
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
SUBURBAN LEAGUE

Richardson Park VS.. Krebs. New
port, g gameS.)
I MarshaltOn vs.. Stanton, MarShaliton,
G. games.)
Evening journal., 1920-06-25

James p. Winchester) "Toddie." br.
M, by Echo Todd Howard Cross
land Matt H." b. g., by Delaware
knight ,M. F. Hayden).
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
American League.
INnIfSTRIAL LEAGUE.

Industrial Baseball League, organ
lied BY the Community service eot
started Wednesday evening WIN very
interesting games. Standing OF the
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
CHURCH LEAGUE

Scott vs.. Central. Eden Park.
West vs.. Harrison, Rockford.
Union VS.. Brandywine, hayward
Park.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25

PsrlSside vs.. Neilghborhood, Second
and DUPONT
South Side vs.. keystone. Fourth and
Church.
Eleventh Ward vs.. Silverbrook. Mill
tary Grounds.
Ninth Ward VS.. Defiance, Conrad ST..
Playground.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
WESLEY TO PLAY ST. GEORGES

Wesley A. A. baseball team is max
ing preparations for hard game on
Saturday, when they will have tne
ST Georges team as 'heir opponents
to be played at St. Georges. in con-
nection with the game, there VIII DC
a straw-ride, and a large crowd is
expected.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
SsfEAANaEEGS ST.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
RESULTS.
National League.

National League.
Cincinnati, 5; Philadelphia, 3.
New York. 3; Chicago. 1.
Brooklyn, 6; Pittsbnrg, ?.
st. Louis. 7; Boston, q.
American League.
Detroit, 3; st. Louis, 0.
Other clubs not scheduled.
Evening journal., 1920-06-25

Household interests and women's
trade will be profltably advertised IN
the Want Ads today
Evening journal., 1920-06-25
,OACU WARNER

Looking ahead on the football sit
uation the University Of Pittsburgh
seems 20 have a good break coming.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-29
FORMER BIG LEAGER
WILL MANAGE LOCALS
Bill Louden Signs Up To Pilot Martinsburg Through
Blue Ridge League Battles-Reeased To This Club
By Pat Moran of the Cincinnati Reds-Also
Played With the Detroit Tigers.

After week or so Of negotiating the Martinsburg
Base Ball Club has signed up widely known ex-big
Lacquer for manager of the Martinsburg team, William
Louden formerly with the New York Giants and the De-
trot Tigers and later with the Cincinnati Reds recently
released to this city by Pat Moran of the celebrated Gin
cinnat aggregation with the understanding that was
to manage Martnsburg. Mr.. Louden was here yester
day and concluded details with the players committee,
the matter sanctioned by the club officials and every
confident the local club has picked winner Aside
from his wide experience big Lacquer, the man.
ager player from the heart and is said to be ideal
second base where he will offciate during the coming
season. This was his position during big league
plos particularly with the Tigers, and not only is he
ected to be all that is required when it to the
tual game, Mr.. Loudeh will materially assist the local
management in building up team of players that will
make the remanderof the league sit up and take notice
He already has crackerjack man for first and will
bring several other players he believes will produce the
necessary stuff With Blair and Grove neucus it
be taken for granted by the fans that Martinsburg
will be mighty prominent in the lime light from the first
tap of the gong that starts the game in action Mr. Lou
der is well pleased with local conditions and while here
gave the>ocai officials some very valuable advice Al
though he has not been in the game for several years he
fully capable in every respect to guide Martnsburg to
victory Manager Louden has returned to his home at
Piedmont, but will keep in touch with the local officials
and probably down several times before he reports
for duty within the next few weeks.