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Evening journal., 1920-03-12
U.S.COURT ruling
RAISES Wet HOPES
May Upset Klair Law Pro-
vision Barring Liquor for
Medicinal Purposes
DOCTORS TO PRESS
LEGISLATIVE FIGHT

Actual action IN court alone. it was
thourhi today. would sufflce 10 deter
mine whether the provision OF the Klair
law preventing sale OF liquor in Del
aware for medicinal purposes is in COZ
nct with the Federal prohibition
amendment and volstead act enforcing
Il. Before a court could give decision.
it further was believed. the Klair law
would be modified by the special ses-
sion OF the Legislature so as 20 permit
the prescription and sale OF liquor for
medicinal purposes under the Federal
regulations.
Opponents OF the Klsir law base
their newest contention that It's pro
vision with regard 10 the sale OF liquor
for medicinal purposes conflicts with
the Federal statute on the ruling or
the United states Court in New Jer
sey. There the act passed by the Leg
islature the alcahollc content OF beer
at $50 per cent. was In question. and
COntlpued on Page Fifteen
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BLACK -JACKED
IN HISSTABLE
John B. Stradley Attacked
BY Stranger, But $240
Undisturbed
HINT JEALOUSY
AS THE MOTIVE

John B. stradley. Of No. 52i French
street, Is in Delaware Hospital. suffer
ing from numerous wounds about the
head, which, he says. were inflicted
when a strange man hit him in the
head with a black jack. His condition
is serious.
The assault occurred IN the stable
conducted by Stradley IN the alley be
tween French and Walnut streets,
opening on Second street. late yester-
day afternoon. The Injured man was
removed TO the hospital In the police
ambulance and searching investlga-
tion made by the police department
for the assailant. One suspect who
was taken 10 Stradleys bedside at the
hospital. was exonerated by the injur-
ed man.
Stradley says he knows that his as
sailant works at the Harlan plant
The police doubt that the assault was
FOR purpose Of robbery, but was
prompted by JEALOUSY or some other
motive. Stradley had $3.50 with him
Continued on Page Fifteen
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7 KILLED IN
STORM THAT
sweeps WEST
Cyclone Almost Wipes Out
Melva, in Southwest
Missouri
SCHOOL CHILDREN
ARE AMONG VICTIMS

SPRINGFIELD. Missouri. March ~
United Pressl-Tornadnes In the last
twenty-four hours took toll Of seven
lives in Southwest Missouri. Many
were injured. A few are missing
The death dealing winds struck four
different places with this result
AT Mela at least five dead, several in
lured.
AT Nevada, one dead
AZ Brans0n ono dead
At Oasis, two missing.
Torrential rains accompanied the
storm al Mela. The storm area seemed
TO center there and extended for
radius OF i5 miles on all sides.
Water and wind claimed victims
there. Some OF the victims were
school children In the families OF VIII
liam and Rand Box. brothers. Dis
missed from school they were playing
on the banks Of Turkey Creek, when
Continued on Page Fifteen
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WASHINGTON. March ~ UNITED
Press Senator Lodge today presented
in the Senate a compromise reservation
to Article y, Of the League OF Nations
covenant.
The compromise Is a modification or
the Watson-simmons' proposal, which
itself was a modification Of the original
Lodge reservation.
The compromise reads:
"The United states assumes no OBJ
llgatlon 20 preserve the territorial
integrity or political independence Of
any other nation by the employment
OF 81 military or naval forces, its re-
sources or any form OF economic dis
elimination. or 10 interfere in any
way IN controversies between nations
whether members OF the league or
not under the provisions OF Article y,
or 10 employ Il military or naval
forces under any article Of the treaty
for any purpose unless in any partic-
ular case the Congress, which under
The constitution has the sole power
10 declare the war or authorize the
use OF military or naval forces. shall
m the exercise Of full liberty OF ac-
tlon or Joint resolution so provide
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ANATOLIA To
BE CLEARED
OF The TURK
Peace Conference Permits
Greeks to Open War on
Sultan's Forces
TO WITHDRAW ARMY
AFTER CAMPAIGN

LONDON, March ~ United Pressl.-
The peace conference has decided 70
permit the Greeks 70 attack the Turks
In Analolla and take whatever meas
ures are necessary TO expel them from
that region, it was learned semi
officially today.
This permission was given on oondl-
ton that after the campaign has been
successfully concluded the Greeks will
return 10 the positions occupied by
them before the lighting began. It was
said to have been specified that the
Greeks may pursue the Turks as far as
they deem necessary. The Italian rep
resentaiives were the last to withdraw
their objections TO the plan.
The Greeks in the Anatolla region
are said 90 number 5000 and 10 have
POO field pieces. The Turks, under
Mustapha Kemal. number 10000.
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WASHINGTON. March i2 United
Press Speaking for publication, -
suffrage leaders today reiterated that
the Federal constitutional amendment
granting women the vote is practically
certain Of lnal ratification this month.
Speaking privately these same lead
ers. who are watching every move in
the campalgn for the amendment, admit
that final ratification may be several
months away and that all women may
not vote in the fail elections.
That the suffraga amendment In all
probability will be thrown into the Su-
preme Court and thus subjected TO
lengthy litigation even after the neces-
sary IS states have approved H. is
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SAYS WILSON
ISDANGEROUS
Thinks Sick Man Ought Not
To Be Permitted to Dis
turb World
SAYS WANDERIlVGS'
ARE GNT0LERANT'

PARIS, March 70 UNITED Press.)-
President Wilson does not concern
himself with what is happening in his
own country which is seeking 70 wrest
from Great Britain mastery OF the
seas" lie Petite Bleu said today con
tinuing the bitter attack upon Wilson
for The charges in his Hitchcock let
ter.
Wilson's letter. the newspaper be-
lieves. has annihilated the treaty OF
Versailles.
II professed TO expect the President
will follow his charge that France IS
imperialistic by accusing "us OF hav-
ing started the war in 1914"
In one Of the most violent Of many
bitter attacks upon the President lie
Petit Blu said:
If President Wilson no longer en-
joys his full faculties. 10 should at
least be necessary to quiet him enough
10 prevent those periodic epistolatory
manifestations with which he dis
turbs world opinion. It is undignined
for the United Stales TO permit the
opinion to become general that the re-
public is presided over by such a man.
WI. Nil.Nlf Mllus uAlluE ll. eidf
in Paris. believed himself the worlds
sovereign. now backs up. frightened by
the imperialism he has discovered In
the supreme council, especially France.
He believes the military party now
controls us. Shortly he'll be accusing
US Of having started the war in 1914.
This mamie merits Indulgence
now has annihilated the treaty Of Yer
sailles. Of which formerly he proudly
boasted his paternity This professor
OF Democracy does Rei concern himself
with what Is happening in bis own
country which Is seeking 10 wrest from
Great Britain mastery Of the seas.
He respects his own Monroe Doc
trine, but viii not permit its applica-
tiOn anywhere else. Wilson will end
by alternating his best friends. II he
receives a certain indulgence It Is only
because It IS recognized that he is ar
fected seriously. Nevertheless II is
dangerous to allow this sick man TO
continue to disturb the worlds tran
guilty by his intolerant and tempes-
tuous wanderings."
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OUT Of Death
SHADOW TO We'd
Miss Sandstrom, Despondent,
Turns on Gas in Kitchen
Home
SHE'LL BE BRIDE
OF EARL STANFER

Miss Lillian Sandstrom, aged 20 years,
attempted suicide while in the kitchen
Of her home, No iii3 East Eleventh
street, at an early hour this morning,
hy turning on four or five burners OF
ihe gas stove.
Earl stauffer, OF No. fI3i East Twelfth
street. who spent the evening with
Miss Sandstrom, was at her bedside IN
Delaware Hospital this morning.
lie said they would be married i'm
mediately after his flance leaves the
hospital. which will be in a few days.
Slauffer and Miss Sandstrom have been
friends for years. lie said he knew
she had fts Of despondency but did
not know the cause. He added: The
nrst news / received Of what had hap
pened was when the police came to
my home early this morning and called
me from bed They brought with
them a note which Lillian had written
addressed TO me, in which she told me
tat she proposed 10 take her life,
Continued on Page Fifteen
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MRS. EDDY TO BE
HEARD In LECTURE

Mrs. Sherwood Eddy OF New York win
speak this afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
T. Coleman dupont. No. 500 Broome
street, under the auspices of the world
program OF the Y. w. C. A. Mrs. Eddy
will take as her subject Women OF the
World Today" The local Y. w. c. A.
has issued invitations for this lecture.
Mrs. dupont Is director OF the local
Y. w. C. A. and a member OF the ma
tlonal board OF the Y. w. C. A.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
TiUo Months After Re
quest Vas Made, Fleet
Commander Says Sec
retary Daniels De-
parfment Concluded
TO Act as Allied Chiefs
Had Planned
BRITISH PLAN
WAS DELAYED

WASHINGTON. March ~ Omitted
Press. RELUCTANCE Of the Navy De
partment TO cooperate with Admiral
Sims drove him to desperation" he
declared today 10 the Senate investi-
eating committee probing his charge
that the departments alleged inefil-
cheney prolonged the war
Hundreds OF thousands OF tons" OF
Allied shipping were sunk because the
Navy Department held out for the plan
OF operating ships individually under
armed guard instead OF In oonvoys an
desired by the Allies. Sims said
lie also asserted he made unsuccess-
ful efforts TO set up at London com
pletely centralized control over all
allied ships, naval and merchant. but
that this was blocked at Washington
Sims read many cables and letters
10 indicate the dlfilculty he met In Sc
Continued on Page Fifteen
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Had Wonderfully Sue
cesstuI Ministry Dur
ing 20 Years Pastor
ate at Vest Presbyter-
ian Church = Fin e
Type of Christian
Character Won Him
Many Friends
BURY HIN HERE
NEXT MONDAY

Dr. Albert Newton Keigwin, pastor
emeritus Of West Presbyterian Church,
and pastor Of the church from 1878
90 1901, died at the home OF his son,
ih Rev. Dr. Albert Edwin keigwin, OF
so. 32i West iO3rd street, New York
CITY. yesterday afternoon, OF general
debility. Dr. Keigvin was 80 years old,
having been born February 20, 1910.
Dr. keigwin was the third pastor OF
" rs. Church. succeeding the Rev. j..
Il -. Qtts. ID. D., who was pastor from
1873 10 November 49, 1878, the day Dr..
H. ig,, "a assumed the pastOrate. Ihe
uast.fate Of Dr. Keigwin was most
successful When he came to the
church ii was heavily encumbered with
debt and when he lcfi iwenty-six years
laser. ln 1901, there was not a cent OF
debt on West Church DR.. keigWin re-
signed as minister Oi the church No
ember IL. 1905, OK account Of failing
health. and had been pastor emeritus
since that time. Dr.. Alexander Allison,
Jr.. succeeded Dr.. Keigwin at West.
Probably no minister or public man
had more innence upon Wilmington and
Wllmingtonians than DR.. Keigwin. In
the twenty-siX years OF his pastorate
here, he became an almost universal
favorite, and II is related that tramps
and outcasts, frequently expressed the
desire that Dr.. Keigwin might preach
their funeral sermon. In welfare work,
the former pastor Of West Church was
always foremost, and not only did he
build up West Church financially. but
also spiritually. The membership quad
rupled under his pastorate.
Or. Keigwin was twice moderator OF
the Baltimore Synod Tie is survived
Continued on Page sevenl
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SUF'FRAGLSTS NOT SURE
OF UELA. RATIFICATION

another circumstances with which suf-
ffaeisis are reckoning.
They are by no means sure OF the
legislature in Delaware which meets
In special session this month 10 CON
slder suffrage. favorable action In
Delaware and In Washington where the
legislature also meets this month
would bring The number OF ratifying
states TO 90. Reports from Delaware are
that a slight majority OF legislators
are pledged 20 act favorably on the
amendment. but In other states legis-
latures have at times refused 10 "slay
put"
Washington already has suffrage by
state enactment.
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MINERS TO QUIT APRIL l
If WAGE RISE is DENIED

NEW YORK. March i2 UNITED
Press Anthracite coal miners Will
cease work beginning April 1. in event
lhelr negotiations with operators to
conclude a new contract covering
wages and working conditions Is not
concluded by that time. Philip Muir
ray, international vice-president Of
the United Mine Workers said today.
Murray OF The miners delegation Is
In negotiations With the operators. The
pres,r contract expires March 81. lie
said that so far negotiations are pro-
ceedlng smoothly and that he con
WINGED an amicable settlement OF de-
mands OF the men will be reached. The
miners, Murray explained, have adopted
new policy in their dealings with
their employers.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
LAY CHURCH CORNER
STONE TOMORROW

The cornerstone OF the new st. Johns
Protestant Episcopal Church will be
laid at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
owing TO the short time allowed for
preparations, services svill be brief. The
Rev. DR.. Alban S. Richey Will oflciate,
and members Of the congregation and
the public generally are invited.
The cornerstone viii be placed In the
church on the nearest side ofoae new
chapel. Work on the chnfcf has 5cen
under way for some time. The new
rectory is nearly completed. Or.
Richey expects 10 occupy lt within a
few months.
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During the last six years" Murray
said, John p. White, former president
OF the miners. followed a policy OF con
linuing work beyond The expiration Of
contracts, pending settlement OF diff
ferences, with the understanding that
concessions 70 the miners should be
retroactive. This cannot be done this
year, due 10 the fact that the public
must stand any Increase granted the
miners"
In event the conferees are unable 10
report an agreement and the men cease
work April 4, Murray said. there will
be no way TO force them 20 return by
injunction as was done In the soft coal
strike. No strike will be called. Murray
declared The men. Individually. VIII
simply quit until a new contract Is con-
cluded.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
POLICE FIND TOT
LOST ON STREET

Patrolman Charles Reese found
four-year-old girl, at Second and
Madison streets at noon today. The
child Is evidently OF Jewish parentage.
She Is dressed In calico dress and
carried a doll. she has black hair. The
little girl Ia either unable to talk or is
too frightened to do so, as she win not
give her name.
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GAS Ar ssc IN NEW yoRK.

NEW YORK, March i2 g5ilied
Press with advances in wholesale
price OF gasoline from 2i i-2 to 2s -
cents a gallon, retail dealers and ga
RACES have been obliged TO rase their
prices as high in some pisces de 35
cents a gallon, Minimum prices range
from 30 to 80 cenis.
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i. s. AGAIN ASKS
ABOUT RUSSIA

PARIS. March ~ UNITED Press)-Am-
bassador Wallace has sent note to
Premier Millerand requesting more de-
tailed information on the Allied attitude
toward Russia. 1t was understood here
today. The American government Will
require specific knowledge OF the Allied
intentions toward the Soviet govern
ment before agreeing 10 include It's rep
in any investigating COM
mission that may be sent into Russia.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
DIR. JOHN SHAPE
NOW AT OAKLAND

Or. John Shape, formerly pastor OF
delaware Avenue Baptist Church. and
recently pastor OF the Hollywood. Cali
fornla Baptist church. has accepted a
call from the First Baptist Church. OF
Oakland. Cal. at salary Of $1,000 a
year, private secretary ana an sssis-
tant pastor The First Church has a
thousand communicates. new church
seating 1900, and valued at si25,O00.
DR.. Shape has had most successful
pastorate at Hollywood. and Is on the
most friendly terms with the members
OF the congregation. He feels that.
however, he should accept the Oak
land call as Offering greater oppor-
tunlty.
The mother Of the Rev. Thomas J.
Hopkins, another former pastor OF the
Delaware Avenue Church. died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. C. w. Nc
Nelly, Louisberry. Kansas. Or. Hopkins
attended the funeral He Is pastor OF
the Pirst Baptist Church, Adrian, Mich.
The safe, Sensible Drink, CLOVER
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SHIP BREAKS UP;
PASSENGERS SAFE

NEW YORK. March ~. United
Press The Ward Liner Esperanzs
which went aground on Madagascar
Reef. on Progresso. Mex. Wednesday
night. has been refloated and arrived at
Progresso early this morning. a radio
gram forwarded to the compsny's OIL
ces from Tampa. Fla, today said.
Passengers OF the vessel are In Pro
greso and will be picked up by some
other Ward line steamer to continue
their voyage to New York.
Certified MIX for Infants-Cover
Dairy Co-Ady
Evening journal., 1920-03-12

The peace treaty and League Of Ma
tlons were injected into the festivities
at the sixth annual dinner OF the
Maryland Society OF Delaware in the
ballroom Of The Hotel dupont last
night. States laudation and State
pride, usually the keynote OF the
banquets OF the organization were side
tracked By senator William II. Klng
OF Utah in order that he might discuss
the peace treaty. he predicting bank
rupicy for the United states II thu
country did not join a League Of Ma
tlons, and by Or. John Wesley Hill.
chancellor OF Lincoln Memorial Uni
versity. who in what was regarded as
an Indirect reply TO Snaior King de-
livered a brosdside Of denunclation OF
Of the Wilson admins
iratlon as he saw them.
Many OF the more than 400 diners
Continued on Page Fifteen
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suERIDEN CASE CONTINUED.

At the request OF the defendant the
case OF Dennis shorlden, charged with
breach Of the peace toward his wife,
wns continued until Tuesday by Dep
uty Judge Finger In Municipal Court
this morning.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
DIR. SPAETH FOR
WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Refusal OF the franchise 10 citizens
because OF sex or color was called a
denial OF the political equality upon
which a democracy Is founded by
Or. J. Duncan spaeth. professor OF
English In Princeton University in a
lecture at The New Century Club last
night.
The lecture Is the first In a series
to be given by promlnen, SPEAKERS,
entitled "The Responsibilities Of Citi-
zenship In a Democracy"
Come hear Dardlnclla on he Colum-
bia Grarhophone. II. e inberg. SOC
King,-Adv.
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ronAYs TEMPERATURE.
SUN AND TIDE.
LOST Am FOUND,

7 osr-IN THE NETGHBoRHooD OF
- Gilpin Ave. and Van Buren street, a
gold watch and brncelet; letter "B" on
II. Reward. 1922 Van Buren, 81. mar12-1t
CONTINUED on Page Twenty-slx)
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ENGINEER OFFICE INSPECTION

Col J. c. Sanford. OF Baltimore. d.
vision commander. will visit the Unit
ed states Engineer Office. Sixth and
King streets next week and inspect the
work under way here.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12
Help for Starving Tots

Contributions to the fund Ter
the relief OF starving children in
Central and Eastern Europe and
adloining portions OF Asia are
acknowledged by The Evening Jour
nal as follows.
Evening journal., 1920-03-12

Come hear Dardlnella on The Colum-
bla Graphophone. II. Hlnbers, sO6
Klng.-Adv.
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Flood Relief

The following subscriptions have
been received for local flood SUI
Evening journal., 1920-03-12

The safe. Sensible Drink. cLovEF
DAIRY QUALITY MfLK.-Ady.
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WEATHER

Rain, this afternoon and to-
night Saturday, much colder
and generally fairI strong
southwest 10 northwest winds
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-13
FREE P|CSFOR
DOUGLAS COUNTY
BOYS AND GIRLS
Formation of Youthful Agrl-
cultural Clubs Already Be-
gun, Declares County
Agent.

Free pigs are being offered Doug
las county boys and girls by Otto
Pfeiffer of Elkhorn and c. B.
Richie, northwest Of Florence, it
was announced yesterday by E. G.
Maxwell, county agricultural agent.
They can step up and carry away a
Poland China sow pig from Mr..
Pfeiffer's assortment, or a Chester
White from the swine family on Mr..
Ritchie's farm.
The offer is conditional on the
recipient of the pig becoming a
member of one of the boys and
girls pig clubs being organized in
the county under supervision of the
state agricultural department. and
agreeing to exhibit the pig at the
Douglas county fair next fall.
Boys and girls receiving the gift
pigs also will contract to return to
the donors two pigs out of the first
litter from their personally-cared-
;or mother pig.
/ Forty boys and girls have signi-
fed acceptance of offers from the
two hog breeders and will form
Poland China and Chester-White
pig clubs, Mr.. Maxwell stated. .
Prospects indicate formation of at
least II boys and girls agricultural
clubs in Douglas county this year,
he said. These will include six poul-
try clubs, four of them already be-
ing organized in Omaha; three or
four pig clubs, two calf clubs and
one corn growing club in the west
ern section of the county.
Special premiums will be offered
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-13
Judge Smith Greatly
Improved on Eve Of
Departure for Coast

Judge Walter I. Smith held
continuous reception yesterday at
his room in the Edmundson hos
pital. his friends calling to say
goodbye on the eve of his de-
parture for Los Angeles. The fam
ily will leave this morning at 8:4s.
The Saturday Noon club, the Bar
association and other organizations
will be present.
Judge Smith has shown wonder
full Improvement within the last few
days. He extended his right arm
scores of times to shake hands with
visiting friends and was able to
reach out to the table by his bed
side and pick up glass of water
whenever he wanted a drink. A
month ago he was able only to
barely move two fingers on his left
hand.
Among the callers yesterday was
Federal Judge Munger of Lincoln.
kilograms and letters poured in
from all over the United States, all
full of cheer and encouragement.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-13
BRYAN MEN ARE
FIGHTERS, TOO,
SAYS CHAIRMAN
Newly Named Head of Omaha
Democrats Reiterates At
tack on Hitchcock.

H. L. Mossman, in accepting the
chairmanship of the local organiza-
ton of democrats supporting w. ].
Bryan and opposing Senator Hitch
cock, announced yesterday that his
organization is composed of demo-
Gratis and that they are fighting
democrats. He wishes to advise the
world and his brother that the
Hitchcock organization holds no
monopoly i'll the field of political
fighting.
Mr.. Mossman accepted the chair
manship Thursday night at a meet
ing held in Ike McCague block, sue
ceeding R. M. Switzler, who will
serve as treasurer.
Announcement was made by the
new chairman that w. ]. Bryan will
speak in Omaha on the evening of
March n, in the Auditorium.
"We are going to make an active
campaign for Mr.. Bryan and his as
sociate candidates for convention
delegates" Mr.. Mossman said.
mo democrat in the country can
be elected without the support of
Mr.. Bryan, and the reason is that
people trust Mr.. Bryan and they be-
lieve in him The coalition of the
Hitchcock and Edwards forces
means an attempt to place a wet
plank in the democratic platform,
and that will spell brewery control.
I'VE will meet the issue squarely
and we don't propose to stand for
it. We are democrats and we are
fighting democrats. We are op-
posed to the domination of the par
ty by any special interests. The
liquor question is settled if they will
let it alone"
I'VE are going to fight this out
on the question of principle. They
might be able to bedaub some small,
unknown man, but they can't be-
daub w. J. Bryan"
The revised personnel of the gen.
cral committee in charge Of the
Bryan campaign in Douglas county
follows: John G. Brandt, T. B.
Murray, William Yancy, H. l..
Mossman, Col. c. G. Cunningham,
r. NJ. Switzler Lysle |. Abbott,
Lee Herdman, Howard Saxton, w:
r Patrick. L. A. Pixley, John Fitz
Roberts, Mrs. H. J. Bailey, Mrs.
Jennie Callfas, Mrs, w. F. Reinsh,
Mrs. w. A. Baldwin, Mrs. E. B.
Towl, Mrs. j.. Clagget, Mrs. Ed. P.
Smith, Mrs G, w. Noble and Mrs.
w. F. Shafer.