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The Washington herald., 1920-10-17

died at Point Lookout, Nd, while
prisoners Of war, and were there
buried to the number OF 3.3S4, but
whose remains were subsequently
removed either to their respective
homes or TO this cemetery. where
the individual graves cannot now
be Identified" The names are
craven on twelve tablets.
Point Lookout Prison never has
achieved the terrible fame OF Lib
bey Prison or others OF the South
ern concentration points for cap
tured Federals, but its memory is as
grim. Situated on the sand-spit
surrounded by the Chesapeake, the
great mouth Of the Potomac and
the estuary making in from the lat
ter, it was practically impossible
for the miserable prisoners to get TO
the mainland even II they escaped
the ramparts of the filthy enclosure
where disease struck with more
force than Union bullets on mo-
mentous fields. Yet they dared il
and the Federals were forced tc
maintain a system OF sunken pits
where rifiemen were stationed &c
shoot down the Confederstes seek.
Ting q getaway
! - Prison Diss ppeared.
A second monument stands densel!
| surrounded by pine and marsh bay
half a mile distant. OF the prison
! nothing remains. The main point OF
interest, the Lighthouse, is still
somewhat difficult to enter, it i,
said, without some form OF identifi-
The Washington herald., 1920-10-17
Herald and never nisss. reading it.

Herald and never misses reading it.
After repast to which poultry
yard, fishery, and truck garden sac
rificed their best. the party was of
on the road again. Soon the bay
and its estuaries began creeping
in to be glimpsed through tree
clumps where pines-many of the
long-leaf variety. rare in this lati-
tude-began to dispute the reign
of oaks and naples.
Avoiding the fork to Piney Point
at 62.7 (this promontory at the con-
fiuence of the Chesapeake and the
Potomac being miles distant at
this poinD, We passed Park Hall
at 6s.5, bearing right on a fork.
and sighted st. Mary's River at II 5
This is real salt water and to tn,
sight slightly jaded with the mo.
notony of farm and wood and the
sense subdued with the warmth oi
Indian summer, the blue-green
stretch of the estuary, played upor
by refreshing breezes. was as in,
spiriting to the pathfnders as the
waters of the Aegean to Xenophon'
weary Greeks. -.
Pass Through Holly Grove.
We turned sharp left after pass.
ing st. Mary's Academy and rar
through an extensive holly grove
From a f1eeting glimpse. it did
appear to- hold many of the male
trees which furnish the colorfu
The Washington herald., 1920-10-17
GOOD PROGRESS
MADE BY AUTO
Proves Fine Hill Climber
And Shows Quality in
Soft Gravel.
SPRINGS ADD COMFORT
Trip to Chesapeake Shore
| With Leonardtown Stop
Takes All Day.
SPRINGS ADD COMFORT

cation. a relic Of the great care ex-
ercised during the World War
against depredations by German
agents.
For the fisherman. Point Lookout
offers much sport rock and other
species being abundant with motor
boats to be hired. II once was
styled The Atlantic City Of the
Chesapeake" and plans are sfooL
IL is said, TO make IL a great port
OF entry, utilizing the mouth OF the
Potomac for a roadstesd. But its
glory as a resort has departed and
the designs Of those who would di-
vert part of BaItimore's great ship
ping business are so far nebUloUs.
Homewnrd Journey.
The party after the ssnd-stuck
incident sped back on the reverse
route. Supper was eaten at Leo
nardtown and Washington reaC Es1
at 10 o'clock with the speedomet tes
trip-reading at l6S. The Gardner
was a brand-new car and the speed
was kept low at all times TO avoid
burnt bearings. Better time shcuid
be made in machines whose parts
are working in the full harmony OF
considerable use. Besides eNtricst-
ing itself from the sand. the Gard-
ner proved a good hill-climb@F ifs
roomy tonneau and careful a1rin<
arrangement making for comfort ~
occupants. ~
Nearly all the road covered n
State highway, the exception u
stretch to the point, being in -oc1
shape for dirt surfaCinE. r4vsi
makes up about fifteen miles n ne
leighty-five traversed. Filling sr4-
tions and repair shops are II ra7ae n
until Leonardtown. After t.nf
they are few and far betweeu
The Washington herald., 1920-10-17
Wise Owners of Autos
Are Enemies Of Dirt

II is a sound method Of procedure
never TO allow dust an7 dirt to col
lect in the TOP. in the interior, on
the floor. in the upholstery, or
upon any part OF the skeleton OF
the car. says American Notorist
II the owner will remember that
each spot Of dust or dirt inJurss thv
car and shortens its career; II he
will understand that one loose bolt,
made so by grit and dirt. caused the
collapse OF the Quebec bridge, bet
ter personal attention will be given
by him to the near godliness of
cleanliness.
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trepid pathfinding photographer,
DR.. Jack Stowell, found his stout
spirit failing him, and a committee
Of the whole returned an unani-
nous report that the party was "out
of luck" Expecting no such con-
tingency, we had brought along no
chains.
And then, as in the short stories,
along came the farmer with his
horse and wagon. We were saved
the humiliation, however, of having
one horse haul out a device to which
the labors of a score or more of his
mechanical brethren were devoted
by the loan of lengths of rope which
were applied as skid chains. With
this purchase the Gardner busted
her way grandly back across the
inlet.
Motor Makes Good.
As a demonstration of brute motor
force. such a situation is a better
test than climbing any hill on high
and the Gardner, which but, recently
made its debut in Washington. met
the trail nobly.
Sand is more dreaded by expert
enced drivers than the worst of mud
and no car on the market would
have been able to plough out had
not ssen ed on.
With. chains in the tool box We
should have been restored to the
high road in five minutes.
The incident above related was
really a novel If strenuous break in
a tour of l69 miles under autumn
sunshine as ambitious as that of
August, over well-nigh perfect roads
The Washington herald., 1920-10-17
LAND REPLETE
THTRADITI0N
Corn in Shock and Tobacco
Fields Simmer in Clean
Of October Sun.
HARVEST IN PROGRESS
Ancient Homes and Crucihx
Beside Road Add Color
To Long Trip.
HARVEST IN PROGRESS

The sapient and succinct Blue
Book of the National Motor Club
usually is as frank and accurate as
the statement of condition of the
United States Treasury. But atop
page 1913. in the routing of that trip
having Washington and Point Look
out, Md. as termini, there is one
direction that covers a multitude OF
difficulties.
To reach Point Lookout Light
house, the whitewashed beacon Of
mariners on the shifty Chesapeake
and Mecca of tourists to the his
toric environs Of the Point, one
should cross a small wooden bridge
over inlet. coming on narrow sandy
neck, which follow direct through
pine woods" in the words Of the
book.
sCan't Be Done.7
In the words of the Brooklyn
Dodgers after their recent unpleas-
antness with the Cleveland Indians.
1T can't be done"
You can cross the small wooden
bridge over inlet" but by all means
cross it afoot and leave the machine
on the mainland. For the narrow,
sandy neck is a roughneck and its
fine texture is a bottomless pit for
Whirlipp auto YbaaIS
All this and more The Washing
ton Herald pathfnding party found
. out by personal experience and the
sweat of their collective brows
when they visited the Point last
Tuesday in a Gardner Light-Four.
For one hour they alternately ap-
piled their partially-bulging mus
cles to the work of aiding the groan-
ing machine extricate itself from
the clinging sands and gazed from
heat-mottled. faces across the un-
dulatinE blue reaches OF Chesa-
peake, where schooners meandered
serenely and mockingly toward
their respective havens.
Set Out Afoot.
One exploring party was sent out
sfoot toward the lighthouse, nearly
two miles distant, but returned dis
couraged and mosquito-harassed
their mission unaccomplished. AS
was the case with the unfortunate
gent in Coleridge's classic, there
was water. water everywhere. but
not a drop to drink" Even the in
The Washington herald., 1920-10-17
LAFAY.E T TF

The new Lafayette, which
has evoked so much favorable
comment. as the exponent of
eminent engineering, is now
ready for private distribution.
You are invited to inspect the
car, at your convenience, in our
show rooms. Open Evenings
October I8 to 23 inclusive.
The Brinkley argus., 1920-01-22
DEMOCRATIC CITY PRi-
 MARY.

Notice is hereby given that a primary election will be held at the City Hall in the City of Brinkley, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1920, 1:30 to 500 p. m., for the purpose of nominating d Democratic City Ticket for the approaching Municipal Elec- tion in April. Nominations for Mayor. Marshal. City Clerk. Treasurer and two Aldermen from each of the 1st, End and 3rd wards will be voted on.
 All persons desiring to get their names on official ballots will please file same with $1.0O to pay cost of ballots and hold ing the election, on or before
The Brinkley argus., 1920-01-22

Mrs. W. G. Elledge is visiting relatives in Little Rock this week.
 Mrs. Liza Eddings of Hagen, visited here Sunday the guest of her niece, Mrs. E. Fowler.
 Mrs. E. Fowler visited rela- tives in DeValls Bluff Wednes- day.
 Mrs. J. D. Thompson of Memphis, visited relatives and friends here this week.
 J. Allen Russell is on a business trip to points in Tennessee this week.
 For loose cotton seed hulls and choice cotton seed meal see Frank Andrews, at Farm CTS Gin Co,
 Allen Pipkin of Little Rock, spent Sunday here with his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. Fred Pipkin.
 MT. and Mrs. Lou Allenberg and baby of Helena, are visit ing in our city as guests of MT. and Mrs. $. Bacharach.
 Mrs. F. T. Murphy and daughter, Miss Virginia, were visitors in Little Rock Satur- day last.
 Messrs. Jim Kerr and Carl Williamson of Holly Grove, were Sunday visitors in. our city.
 MT. and Mrs. Ed Hare of Harrisburg, are in the city visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. l.. Fl. McKie.
 The Musical Club will meet tomorrow (F'riday) at the home of Miss ROsahe Abram- sOhn.
The Brinkley argus., 1920-01-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Herman Cooper of Pine Bluff isfted relatives here this week.
 A. Goldberg was a business dsitOT in Little Rock this week.
 A. 0. Huddleston was a business visitor in Memphis on Tuesday.
 Mrs. R. w. Ellis of Monroe, vas Shopping with Argus ad- 'ertisers Tuesday.
 C.B. Rounder left Sunday lfternoon for a ten days vaca- s.iof visit to Indianapolis, Ind.
 Mrs. Claude E. McCreight was a business visitor in Little Rock Monday.
 MI. and Mrs. N. A. Flemming |Were visitors in Little Rock on |Iuesday.
 8iss Beatrice Hansman is visiting friends in Clarendon tis week.
 C. HanSman was a buSi- Ss visitor in Marvel Tues
 Edgar Bacharach of Helena, |Spent Wednesday here with, his parents, MT. and Mrs. $. !BaaA Aarach.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry WoOdall and daughter, Dorothy, spent Sunday in Hagen with rela- tivee.
 llrS. E. J. Smith returned homo Sunday after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. F. E. Smith at kalendora, Miss.
 Mrs. Neil Snyder and little son, Neil, of Newport, are vis- ittng here the guests of her mo o<Ker, Mrs. J. l.. Starrett.
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Viola Taylor, the little or phan girl who has been at the Magnolia Hospital for several weeks and has been the re- cipent of many kindnesses at the hands of the hospital man agement and chief nurse, Miss Moorehead left on Monday for Monticello where she will enter the orphanage at that place.
 The Young Woman's Bible Club met Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20th, at the home of Mrs. Jas. L. Woodfin, with Mrs. T. A. McCance as hostess. Our subject and lesson study was Law and Grace" Acts 15 chapter. All members were present but one. Delicious re- treatments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 27th, at the home of Mrs. c. G. WoOdfin.
 w. H. Mechanism of England Ark. has charge of the Pre- scription Dept. at the Me Creight's Pharmacy. Mr. Me Clahan has rented the appaIt- ments of MT. and Mrs W. K. Sims and will move his family here in the near future.
 [ WANTED: District Manager for Brinkley and vicinity. Good proposition. Previous experience unnecessary. Free School of instruction. Address Massa- chusetts Bonding and Insur- ance Company, Accident and Health Department, Michigan. Capital S1,500,000.
 Mrs. F. E. Weiss and two children, who have been visit ing Mrs. WIS parents. MT. and Mrs. w. w. Oliver, for the past two weeks, left Wednesday morning for Mobile, Ala, where they will join MT. Weiss and make their future home. MT. w. has been with the Peekine Heading Go. at Paragould fol the past 9 years and as this company has sold out and will build at Mobile, Ala, therefore MT. and Mrs. Weiss moved to Alabama.
 l J. E. Roderick, representing the T. NJ. Kelly Sales System of Minneapolis, Minn., was ill Brinkley last Saturday pre- pairing. a large Sales poster fol a Hunter sale. This is the third sale the Kelly folks have put on for this firm, Hunter Drug & Mercantile Co.,, the two pre- ceeding being very successful and MT. Roderick is Senthuseo with the prospects of the thlro one. MT. Roderick is a clever gentleman and knows the sales business from A to z. He vii
The Brinkley argus., 1920-01-22
AT A BARGAIN

A fine bargain for sale or exchange for Little Rock property. Located about two blocks from each high school, both colored and white. 12 lots and one 4 room house. Good cistern and well, about two hundred bearing fruit trees, peaches, apples and pears of the best variety. On easy terms. See
 J. w. COOPER, If. Brinkley, Ark.
The Brinkley argus., 1920-01-22

Okla, spent Wednesday here the guest of Mir. and Mrs. w. K. Sims.
 Mrs. R. $. Taylor and two children of Dumas, are visit ing MT. and Mrs. J. Allen Russell, on South Main St.
 Mrs. L. M. Kelly and Miss Sallie Hale of Hilleman, were in Brinkley Saturday, trading with Argus advertisers.
 AIr. and Mrs. Sam Campbell and family left Monday morn ing for Little Rock. wheer they will make their future home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Roger Britte- mum and two pretty children returned home this week after a pleasant visit in Holly Springs, Miss.
 Mrs. Will O'Neal, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. c. F. Simmons and family, re- turned to her home in Mem phis Monday.
 AT A BARGAIN TO SELL QUICK:-S big mules, suitable for logging and all heavy work. Elmo Chaney, Brinl,ley Mer- cantile Co., phone 46.
 Mrs. o. c. Fletcher and two children of Decatur, H., are visiting in the city as guests of Mrs. F'c father, J. E. White and family.
 Mrs. s. s. Washbuln and two children are visitin? her mother, Mrs. M F. Rose, and two sisters, Mrs. A. r. Aber- nathy and Miss Virginia Rose, this week.
 A. H. Abernathy, Mgr. of the St. Francis Motor Go. of this city, attended a big ban quet in Memphis, at the Chisca Hotel, on Saturday night last, given by the Ford people in honor of their branch house managers.
 J. Fred Piplin has sold his residence on West Elm street to B. H. Vanderford, consider tion S3500. MT. Pipkin will not move away from Brinkley as was first reported but buy 9 home or build.
 l have for sale four fine thoroughbred big bone Poland China sows, one fine male and IS thoroughbred pigs of same breed, at a bargain. Address or apply to
 c. F. Greenlee, Brinllley, Ark.
 FOR SALE One 1919 Dort Automobile, in first class me- chanical condition, two new Cord tires on front, two new Firestone tires on rear. See
 R. w. Beck, Clarendon
 Mrs. A. c. Huddleston enter tained the "500" Club on last Thursday afternoon. Mes danes Geo. o. Beuckman and Benj. Emmons wree awarded the prizes.
 Mrs. IdOra Nelson and two children, who have been visit ing her sister, Mrs. J. w. Will son, on East Ash St., for the past two weeks, returned to her home in Augusta this week.
 We failed to mention in last weeks Argus that Miss Mar jorie Hansman had gone to St. Louis, where she will take a postgraduate course in nurs- ing.
 Mrs. J. Shagren of Burling- ton, Iowa, who has been visit ing her daughter, Mrs. Geo. o. Beuckman for the past month, will leave Sunday for Califor- mia, where she will spend the remainder of the winter.
 Mrs. P. E. Jennings, who has been visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Cooper, for
The Brinkley argus., 1920-01-22

We've noticed that in these days of high prices the fool is not the only one who is soon parted from his money.
The Brinkley argus., 1920-01-22

conduct several sales in this district.
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is Wednesday noon, Jan.

E. l.. WOOdfin. Chairman
 l.. K. Brown, Secretary Democratic City Committee
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19
SMITHVILLE

Miss Galloway, who has been the
guest of her brother, T. q. Gallo
way for the past week has returned
to her home in Lovejoy, Ala.
hrs. ]. D. Sardifer and daughter,
Emma Lou, returned Thursday to
their home in Menden. La.
Miss Alma Webb, of Sumter, en-
tertained at a delightful prom party
Thursday evening in honor of her
visitors, Misses Mary and Alton Stan
ley. Numbers were present from Am
circus, Sumter and Smithville. De-
licious punch was served.
Miss Leah Childers and Harriet
Hi motored to adams Thursday
where they enjoyed the afternoon
The Delco-Light system Is being
used in many homes here. F.. A. Clark
3. F. Christie, Clarence Hale and G.
r. Clark have recently begun to use
this system.
Great number of peaches and wa
termelons are coming in every day,
They are on sale from fifty to ninety
cents apiece.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19
A NERVOUS WRECK
from Three Years. Suffering. Says
Cardui Made Her Well.

Texas City, Tex.-In an interesting
statement, Mrs. 6. H. Schill, OF this town,
says: "For three years suffered untold
agony with my head. I was unable to
do any of my work.
l just wanted to sleep all the time, for
that'was the only ease l could get. when
was asleep. | became nervous wreck
Just from the awful suffering with my
head.
was so nervous that the least nolse
would make me jump out of my bed.
had no energy, and was unable to do
anything. My son, young boy, had to
do all my household duties.
Twas not able to do anything until
took Cardui. took three bottles In all,
and It surely cured me of those awful
headaches. That has been three years
ago, and know the cure is permanent,
for have never had any headache since
taking Cardui. :.
Nothing relieved me until Itook CardM.
u did wonders for me-"
Try Cardui for your troubles-made
from medicinal ingredients recommended
In medical books as being of benefit In
female troubles, and 40 years of use has
proven that the books are right. Begin
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19
HARDWICK TO SPEAK
IN ATLANTA AUGUST 6.

ATLANTA, July 19.-Former u.
S. Senator Thomas W. Hardwick will
deliver his first speech in Atlanta
since he entered the campaign for
governor at 8 p. m. Friday, August
6.
Judge G. H. Howard, his manager,
has secured the auditorium armory
for his speech and is making prepa-
rations for a large crowd.
Announcing his purpose when
elected governor to ''reorganize the
party and drive from power these
arrogant bosses who put themselves
above the people and who SANDER
honest Georgians and do their best
to stain the fair name of their own
state" Mr.. Hardwick in statement
just issued here calls on Democrats
of Georgia to support him in his
fight against ring rule and in favor
of free speech, free press, free as
semblage and local self-government.
Mr.. Hardwick is now engaged in a
speaking tour of South and Middle
Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19
MOULTRIE LIVESTOCK

MOULTRIE, July 19-Hogs 165
lbs. and up, IA 1-2 q Is; 135 to 165
lbs. 13 1-2 q IA; 10 to 1875 lbs.
IL IL q 13c; 10 lbs. down 10 IL
a lie.
Roughs and skips are priced on
basis of quality. Piggy shows dock.
ed 40 lbs. Stays locked 70 lbs
Prices +. o. b. Moultrie.
Cattle.
Fat steers, 1000 lbs. and over,
10 lie up; fat steers, 800 lbs, s
a 10c; fat steers, 900 to 800 lbs,
6 1908 lie; fat cows over $50 lbs,
cote; yearlings, 4@6c; Gamer and
cutter cows, 1903 lies.
Egg Market.
Eggs-without cases, 80 cents;
in orange cases, 80 cents; in egg
cases, 80 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19
Turkish Poster Urges
End of Weak Leaders

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 18-
(Sunday)-(By Associated Press)-
Circulars have been posted on the
boycott against the powers forcing
the treaty on Turkey and exhorting
all Musselmans to arm themselves
and drive out the weak leaders who
yield to the demands of the foreign
ers who are seeking to run Mos
lem power"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19

These exclusive photographs were
taken by James Hare, world famous
press photographer, in Kiey, while the
Polish and Bolshevik armies were bat
ting for the city. When they were
snapped the Poles were in possess
ion of the city. Now the Reds have re-
captured the famous old Russian city
and have pushed the Polish line back.
Fierce fighting continues.
''The group Of kiddies," writes
Hare, "are children Of the richest
people in Kiev. Despite their worn
and patched clothing they are the best
dressed youngsters in the whole city. >
Below, former Russian general
who ekes out an existence by selling
cigarets on the streets of Kiev. He
went right on with his work during
the struggle for the city. Above, at
right, an aged Russian refugee who
had money before the war and is now
begging in Kiev. He is too old to be
of any use in the Bolshevik labor
gangs. Some of the Russian girls in
Kiev still manage to dress attractively
in a crude way, despite the terrible
shortage of clothing and cloth in Bo-
lo-land-as the lower picture, at the
right shows.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19
Negro Killed By
Fall Out of Tree

Haynes Seay, young negro boy,
was fatally injured late Saturday
when he fell from a tree in Brook
Ign Heights while at play. In his
fall he fell upon some blunt SUBJ
stance which broke one rib and pune
tured his lung, the latter injury re-
sulting in death Sunday. He was a
son of John Seay, well known Am
CIRCUS negro.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19
Rail Wage Awards to
Be Known Tomorrow

CHICAGO, July 19-The first grand
council for than year of the
executives, general chairmen and
general committeeman of the six
teen recognized railroad botherhoods
opened here today to pass upon the
wage award of the Railway Labor
Board. The boards decision is to
be made public tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19
BY PRESIDENT son.

= NNA-OADAIF I W ILDOIN.
THE interview was in every re-
spect most satisfactory and graft
flying. | found what l indeed al
ready knew and what Governor
Cox has let the whole world know
in his speeches, that he and / were
absolutely at one with regard to
the great issue of the League of
Nations and that he is ready to
be the champion in every respect
of the honor of the nation and the
secure peace of the world. Gov
ernor Cox will have the vigorous
support of an absolutely united
party and, am confident, also
of an absolutely united nation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19

G. w. Barrow has returned from
a business trip to Montgomery.
j. P. Chapman left yesterday for
Birmingham to attend the funeral of
his sister, Mrs. Dolly Bagley, who
died in that city Saturday. Inter
ment took place this afternoon. He
is the guest of Mrs. Richard Cooper
while there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19
New Orleans Metal
Workers Strike Ends

NEW ORLEANS, July 19.-Union
metal workers, on strike for more
than two months, returned to work
today, their wage and other demands
having been arbitrated.
Their return will enable the ship
yards, machine shops and foundries
to resume work on important con-
tracts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-19
STATEMENTS ON
CONFERENCE AT
WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, July 19.-The
following statements were given
out here Sunday following the
conference of Governor Cox and
Franklin D. Roosevelt with Presi-
dent Wilson: