davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17

The League of Nations is not en-.
Enthusiastically endorsed by the state
Of California when the people of that
state have the opportunity to express
themselves at the polls. The ques-
ton as to who should be nominated
was definitely settled a few days
since, resulting as follows: Hon. S,
M. Shortridge, an American, Loyal
protectionist, in harmony with the
position taken by the United States
on the League of Nations question,
led in the voting receiving 130,704
votes; VIM. Kent, free trader, for the
League of Nations, and possessing
almost unlimited, inherited wealth,
106,910 votes; A. j. Wallace, in fav-
or of the League but otherwise an
ardent republican, 82,411 votes. Thus
California has spoken on the League
of Nations, and another state is def
nitely on record. Surely the Demo-
cratic party and Wilson are being
repudiated about as fast as the peo-
pie can get a chance at them.
New Hampshire, Maine, Illinois,
dyed-in the wool Democratic Georgia
have each voted against the League
of Nations during the week. What
more evidence is needed to prove the
disfavor of the Democratic party's
chief plank in the present campaign.
All that is needed now is to give the
people of the nation a chance to be
heard and that vote will be so en-
phatic that there will be no grounds
for doubling the lack of President
Wilson's popularitv.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
TALK BUSINESS BROTHER cox

1t will be relief indeed when po-
litical discussion gets back once more
to the real issues of the campaign.
All of Governor Cox's haranguing on
money has been based on what he
thought somebody else hoped the Re-
publicans would be able to collect.
Republican campaign officials have
proved that the actual collections
have been and will be but a fraction
of the total presented by Cox. There
let it rest. The league of nations in
wolves expenditures by the Ameri-
can people thousands of times greater
than the highest figure named in the
contribution controversy. Let us con-
slider whether or not we care to obi
gate ourselves to that extent, and ig-
more the miserable little side issue set
up by candidate Cox. The furore
about campaign funds is simply a
smoke screen generated by Cox to
obscure the dangers of the real issues
which he can not otherwise avoid.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17

Chicago, contributed to the extent
of $4,000 and was offered place
on the Federal Reserve Board but
the public protest was so great that
he finally declined and relieved
President Wilson of the embarrass-
ment. Bernard Baruch, the motor
ious "bear" in Wall street, came
through in the first Wilson campaign
with $4,000 and was the dominant
factor in the War Industries Board
and, in the second Wilson campaign
he was the principal financier. He
was long recognized as one of Pres
ident Wilson's closest advisors, Roger
Sullivan, the Chicago boss contribut-
ed literally to the REORGANIZATION
campaign, and had the earnest sup
port of President Wilson for the
United States Senatorship. A glance
through the list of contributors to
the fund for the second Wilson cam
paign will disclose that there were
more large amounts and that the
contributors occupied positions of
power in the administration of war
business.
1t may be fairly admitted that the
record of the administration with
which Mr.. Cox is most familiar justi-
fies his suspicion that a campaign
contributor will get an 'underhold'
on the government, if his contribu-
ton is large enough, but there is no
justification for his insinuation that a
contributor of $1,000 will become
thereby a power in the administra-
ton.
Mr.. Cox made no cutlery when man
were buying an underhold in 1912
or 1916. His present agitation of
mind is undoubtedly due to the fact
that he finds public sentiment so
strongly against his party that he
finds contributions slow from desir-
able sources, while the contributions
received are from sources that will
be embarrassing if disclosed. Nat
urally, he is in rage over the mani
fest willingness of the people of the
country to aid materially in placing
in power a party whose members of
Congress saved the nation $780,
900 by cutting Democratic demands
for appropriations.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
DISTRICT CAUCASES.

The delegates to the State Convention
from the several counties of each Con
gressional district will meet in district
caucus at $50 a. m, on the day of the
State convention and select persons for
the following positions, to be presented
to the State convention for confirmation
One Vice Chairman;
One Assistant Secretary:
One member of the Committee on
Credential,
One member of the Committee on
Permanent Organization Order of Bust.
ness;
One member of the Committee on
Resolutions;
By order of the Republican State Gen.
trail Committee.
BURT d. CADY, Chairman.
DENNIS e. AWARD Secretary.
Dated, Deeroit, Mich, July %, 1920.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
CONCERNING CAMPAIGN CON
TRIBUTIONS

Washington, Sept. ID. Especial
Correspondence)- Campaig contri-
buttons and campaign expenditures
are proper subjects for discussion.
The source of the funds, the amount
of individual contributions and the
purposes for which spent, all have a
bearing upon the character of party
control and management. There is no
possibility, however, that President
of the United States, of whatever
party, will be subject to the influence
of any man because he has made a
contribution of $1,000 or even Of
$4,000 to the campaign. The amount
is relatively so small that neither the
contributor nor the person elected to
Office would consider that it carried
with it right to demand special rec
ognition or consideration on that &C
count. Mr.. Cox reflects upon the in
telligence of the American voter,
therefore, when he. insinuates that
can underhold' upon the government
of the United States by persons who
are contributing not to exceed $1,000
each. A $1,000 contribution in total
of $3,000,000 would be lost to sight.
Mr.. Cox is in position to know
that large campaign contributions are
likely to carry with them an obliga-
ton that calls for repayment through
official favor. He is a prominent
member of the party toward whose
success in 1912 there were a number
of VIGOROUSLY large contributions.
Mr.. Cox is fully aware that James w.
Gerard, of New York, contributed
$4,000 and was. made ambassador
to Germany. Henry Morgenthau
also of New York, contributed $780,
600 and was made ambassador to Tur-
key. Frederick Penfield contribut.
Cd $4,000 and was made ambassa-
dor to Austria. Thomas d. Jones, OF
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17

will choose a President this year.
Four years ago false and emotional
issue won the day, but this time the
voters are not to be diverted by such
a smoke screen as that behind which
Governor Cox is now hiding. When
it blows away the people will be
found where they were before-with
a sound conception of the real issues
confronting the nation, and with a
determination to rid the government
of the evil influences under which
they have struggled since 1913"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17

STATE OF MICHIGAN-35th Judicial Cir
cult, In Chancery.
Suit pending in Circuit Court for County of
Shiawassee in Chancery, ut Corunna, Mich, on
the tn day OF August A. d. 1927
Bessie Howe, Plaintiff VS. Joseph Howe De.
PENDANT. In this cause it appearing by affidavit
on tile thatdefendant, jos phi Howe. is "a resi-
dent OF this state, but that he is concealed and
hidden therein, TO avoid service therefore on
motioa OF Neil Il. Walsh. attorney Tor plaintifI
10 is ordered, that defendant enter his Apo ar
ance in said cause on or before three months
from the date of this order. and that within 40
days plaintiff cause this order to be published
in The Owosso Times, said publication to be
succession
WILLItM j. PARKER
Circuit Court Commissioner.
NEIL r. WALSH.
ATTORNEY for Plaintiff.
Owosso, Michigan. 24-3)
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
Com missioners' Notice.

IN the matter of the estate of Minnie Seelhoff
deceased.
We, the undersigned. having.been appointed by
the Hon. Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate in and
for the County of Shawassee. State of Michigan.
Commissioners to receive examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against said
estate. do hereby give notice that we will meet al
the store of John Teller. in the Township of Rush
in said county, on Saturday, the 25th day of Sep.
TENDER. A. ID. 1920, and on Friday the Goth day of
November, A. ID. 1920, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon of each of said days. for the purpose of
receiving and adjusting all claims against said es-
tate, and that four months from the 9th day OF
July. A. ID. 1920. are allowed to creditors 10
present their claims to said Commissioners for ad-
justment and allowance
Dated the Gath day of July A D. 1920.
JOHN TELLER,
OTIS S. MEAD,
1922 Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
NOTICE

Beginning May 20, 1920, all in
voices against the City of Owosso
must be accompanied by city pur-
chase order and in order to be passed
upon by the City Commissioner on
Monday night must be presented at
the City Clerks Office not later than
8 p. m. on the preceding Friday.
Signed
B. X. LUCAS.
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
Tt Must Have Been Dead at Least
Months But Didn't SMELL

Saw a big rat in our cellar last fall, u
writes Mrs. Joanny, land bought 35c
cake of RAT-SNAP, broke it up into
small pieces. Last week while moving
we came across the dead rat. Must
have been dead six months, didn't smell.
RAT-SNAP is wonderful" Three sizes,
35c, CSC, $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by
The Arthur Ward Co, Sprague 81 Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
pats DIE

so do mice, once they eat RAT
SNAP And they leave no odor be-
hind. Don't take our word FOR tt
try package. Cats and dogs won't
touch IL Rats pass mp all food to
get RAT-SNAP. Three sizes.
35 size oake) enough for
Pantry, Kitchen OF Cellar.
$50 size z oakes) for Chicken
House, coops. or small buildings.
sl.25 Size Is cakes) enough for all
farm and outbuildings. storage
buildings, OF factory buildings
Sold and Guaranteed by
The Arthur Ward Co., Sprague & Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
SAGINAW,
Thursday, Sept. %, 1920,

at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon, for
the purpose of nominating candidates
for State offices and for;the transaction
of such other business as may properly
come before the convention.
Pursuant to law and the action of the
Republican State Central Committee,
each county will be entitled to repre-
sentation in the State Convention in
accordance with the apportiopment of
delegates, being one delegate for each
200 votes cast at the November election
of 1918, for the Republican cand date
for Secretary of State.
Delegates shall be daily qualified vot'
ers, men or women, of their respective
COMMITTEES
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17

statesmen WANTED-You can
make big money selling our Texas and
New Mexico Oil Leases locally Perfect
title guaranteed. Deep tests being made :
we do the development work. Wonder.
ful proposition. Write or wire Mid.
Continent Finance Co., Victor Bldg,
Kansas City, Mo.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
COUNTY CONVENTIONS.
The Republican county convention
for the election of delegates to the STATE
convention, shall be held on
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1920,

throughout the State.
Each township, ward or precinct shall
be entitled to such number of delegates
in the county convention of its county
as shall be specified in the call issued
therefor by the Republican County
Committee.
The chairman and secretary of each
Republican county convention are re-
quested to send to the Secretary of the
Republican State Central Committee at
Lansing, by first mail after the county
convention is held, certified list of the
delegates elected to represent said coun-
ty in the State convention, giving thr
postoffice address, (street and number
ST in city) af each delegate
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17

All important county news in THE
TINES 81 per year
FOR SALE-A desirable building lot
491s xl44 feet on Williams street. Easy
terms. e. o. Dewey, Owosso.
FOR RENT-Eleven (l1) acres of
land at 1928 south Chestnut street. West
Owosso Inquire of N. Marrah, 933
Wenobah avenue, Oak Park. Ills.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17

CLERKS, men, women, for Railway
Mail and Government Clerkships. Age,
Is upward; $l10 monthly. Experience
unnecessary. Examinations June Is.
For free particulars, write j. Leonard,
Former Civil Service Examiner) 212
Equitable Bid, Washington, ID. G. 10
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
Sunday Excursion to Toledo, Ohio.

The Ann Arbor Railroad is now op
Grating weekly Sunday excursions from
Owosso to Toledo, Ohio, and return,
and will continue to do so until further
notice. Train will leave Owosso at S:1t
a. m. Returning, train will leave To.
ledo 500 p. m. Fare for round trip,
81 50.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
OFFICIAL CALL
FOR THE
REPUBLICAN, STATE
CONVENTION.

To the Republican Voters of Michigan:
The Republican State Central Com
mittee directs that State Convention
of the delegated representatives of the
Republican Party Of Michigan be held
in the City of
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
OIL ON TRIAL.

A reliable remedy for. catarrh of the
nose, throatiand ears. Clip and mail
attached coupon and we will sepd you,
postpaid, this soothing, healing remedy,
which will bring you relief and comfort.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
THE VAPOR OIL CO,

THE VAPOR OIL CO,
Box 227, Benton Harbor, Mich.
Gentlemen:-Please, mail me your
VAPoR OIL. agree to use it for two
weeks, and IL am satisfied | will send
you 81 80; if not, l will return the I'M
used portion of the Vapor OIL
Yours truly,
Name. .'.'.........
Address NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17

A good safe fer sale. Inquire Of
e. o. Dewey.
FARM WANTED--W to hear
from owner of farm or good land fol
sale. Send price and description. Fall
delivery. l.. Jones, box $751; Olney, Ills.
WANTED. Competent pastry cook
chine. Apply in person Y. w. G. A.,
Lansing Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17

WANTED-Help. Married man for
farm work House furnished. Must
be experienced in cutting timber APP
ply to II. e. Hartman, Ashley, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17

AGENTS WANTED-Lady or gent.
leman agent in Owosso for Watkins
Famous Products. Watkins goods
known everywhere Big profits. Write
today. Watkins Company, 53 Winona.
Mimi.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-17
Don't forget Bargain Day at the Cut
Rate Auto Shop, Saturday the 18th.

Don't forget Bargain Day at the Cut
Rate Auto Shop, Saturday the 18th.
D. M. Christian is in Saginaw, attend
ing the meeting of the state Retail Dry
Goods Merchants association, of which
he is president.
Mr.. and Mrs. R III. Thoms, Adams
street, expect to leave Friday for va
cation spent in Kalamazoo, Michigan
City, Ind, and other points.
Acquisition for school purposes Ct the
quarters in the L. G. Hall block at
Main and Ball streets, by the school
board, at present occupied by the First
Church of Christ, Scientist, will make
half day sessions in the city schools
unnecessary this year. The newly Sc
cured quarters will accommodate about
80 pupils andIthe fifth grades from the
Central and Lincoln buildings will
occupy them. There will be two teach
ers.
The Builders class Of the Congrega.
tional Sunday school held their first
meeting of the season at the church
parlors Wednesday evening. Follow
the pot luck supper officers were elected
for the year: The election resulted as
follows: President, Mrs. Hamilton
Bartlett; first vice president, Mrs. Roy
Spiess; second vice preside' t, Mrs.
Harry J. Radford; secretary, Miss
Annie Mccormick, and treasurer Mrs.
Fred Hanitan. A membership commit.
tee was also chosen, consisting Of Miss
Henrietta Brown, Mrs. William Card
we'll and Miss Ella O'Connor. - ,0'..
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Kodak Finishing Wanted.-Mail me
your next roll of films. II you want
SERVICE and QUALITY. This new
finish will please you. II our work Is
not entirely satisfactory, it will not
cost you anything. Usnt that n
4uare deal?) Art Lease, 10 E. Addie
st., Lead, 8. d. 1Stf
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Parcels Post your cleaning and
dyeing TO MULCHAY, THE
TAILOR. INC, RAPID CITY,
S. d. 3tf
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

For Sale: Registered year old
sow and five pigs, 2 months old.
Sow sired by Hanks Model 3rd,
that weighe 900 lbs at 2 years old
and golden medal sow. Pigs sired
by big Orion boar. Will sell to-
gether or separately. HI. M. Sand
erson, Philip. % If
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Buy your Flour at the Farmers
Elevator. 25 If
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29
SALT.

DIR. J. M. Walsh, Specialist. Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat. First Nat
ional Bank Building, Rapid City,
S. d. 25tf
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Before buying house see Car
con Williams. 25 If
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Bring your hides to Pohle.
They are worth money. If
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

For Sale: A complete McClaskey
Register System. Good condition.
Price very reasonable. Range
Mercantile Co. Is If
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

For Sale or Trade: Having decld-
ed to putt custom threshing, | will
dispose of my Avery 1886 tractor,
2Sx46 Avery Yellow Fellow Separ-
ator. All in good condition as
new. Been run two falls. Will sell
reasonable or trade for young cat
tie or land. Owen E. Harty, Miles
villa. Write or call on me. SO If
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Bring your hides to Pohle
They are worth money. If
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29
SHELLED CORN
At Farmers Elevator

See Paul E. Ratigan for team
work and single hand work. 29tf
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

/ have forty suits of clothes for
Boys from IL to Is years old. !
am selling these while they last
for S4 90. Frank Wilsbacher, 3
miles west of Milesville. Is If.
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Township Warrant Books at the
Pioneer office.
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

For Sale-Concord piano
nearly new. Call Black 81.
W23tf
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Now is the time to have your
disc sharpened, at Sims Black
smith and Machine Shop.
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Buy your Cement at the Far
mer's Elevator. Is If
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

School Warrant Books at the
Pioneer office.
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Strayed: Dark roam gelding, a yrs.
old, weighta 100 lbs, very short.
tail, no brands. Notify John Strop-
pei, Powell, S. d. 80 4tp
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29
FENCE POSTS

Western Cedar Posts
5 inch Posts q cents, at Farmers
Elevator 38tf
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Now is the time to have your
disc sharpened, at Sims Black
smith and Machine Shop.
Lost: One Firestone tire and
rim, somewhere along graded
road between Milesvile and Philip
Size of tire: 30x3h, for Chevrolet.
Nina Duryea, County Superin-
tendent. "a If.
Large size refrigerator, in fine
condition, for sale at a bargain.
Mrs. John Kohan. 81 If
For Sale: New Luverne 2 ton
truck, with pneumatic tires, cleo
trio lights and starter. Will r.
Walpole, Philip. 27 If
Highest Cash Price paid for
Hides. City Meat Market. 24t
A. g. Kingsbury Lumber Co.
have fence posts from II cts.
up. Ask about the Bull Dog
Fence Anchors.
Go to A. G. Kingsbury Lumber
Co, for your Woven Wire Fencing
and Barbed Wire. 39tfs
Write f "A. Hart. Milesville
for Farm | oans and Investments
IN Haakon county land.
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Wanted: Dining room girl at
Miller's Cafe. Good wages. 27tf
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Wanted: Hides and Furs. High
est prices paid. See me before
you sell. | also buy scrap iron.
Jake Weber, Philip, S d.
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

For Sale: Property known as the
Wyckoff Ranch, two miles from
Philip, S. ID. Bids may be filed for
same with Philip & Waggoner, at
torneys. IL If.
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

For Sale: Good Herford Bull. r.
B. Pepple, Grindstone. 81 ct
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29
g WANTS

THESE ADS GET RESULTS

SELL GROCERIES
Selling Experience Not Necessary
One of the worlds largest grocers,
Capital over 81 200, 100000 wants am
bilious men in your locality to sell
direct to consumer nationally known
brands of an extensive line of gro
ceries, paints, roofings, lubricating
oils, stock foods, etc. No capital re-
quired. Write today. State age and
occupation. John Sexton & Co., 352
w. Illinois ST., Chicago, Ill.
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

For Sale: At reasonable prices:
! Library table, / wash stand, /
kitchen cabinet-old style white
enamel. A few dining chairs. Mrs.
r. M. Williams. % If
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Rock Spring Nut Coal. An eIe-
CANT summer Coal. S12 so per ton
at Farmers Elevator. 81 If
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Large size refrigerator, in fine
condition, for sale at a bargain.
Mrs. John Rohan. 81 tf
The pioneer-review. [volume] (Philip, Haakon County, S.D.) 1920-current, 1920-07-29

Highest Cash Price paid ia
Hides. City Meat Market. 2 At
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-12-24
WIN SCOUT ESSAY PRIZES

Scout Lewis Adam Vincent of Oak
land, Cal, is the lucky winner of thef
first prize in the nationwide contest
conducted by the national board of fire
underwriters among the members of
the Boy Scouts of America for essays
on the subject of Fire Prevention.
Scout Vincent received a solid gold
medal and also a complete camping
outfit consisting of 40 articles. He Is
also the first prize winner in the
Eighth district, the country having
been divided into that many districts
by the scout organization.
The other district winners are Henry
F. Howe, Cohasset, Mass; Dudley F.
Snowman, Southington, Conn.,; Robert
N. Young, Philadelphia; Wendell
Ayres. Upland, Ind; Cecil G. Hunni-
cult, Giltner, Neb; Clifford r. House.
Jr. of Covington, KY, and William
Blake, Fox Lake, Wis. The board Of
judges reduced the better essays to-
16 in number for the final decision.
Each of the judges then indicated his
preference by marking the essays that
he considered best in the order of his
first and succeeding choices. In or
der to insure fairness the entries were
marked for Identification by number
only, the judges not knowing who had
written the compositions. Scout Vim
cents essay received total or 10
points and his nearest competitors
were Henry f. Howe with II points,