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Evening star., 1920-01-18
CARRIERS INSTALL OFFICERS.

Recently elected officers of Capital
Branch, No. 142, National Associa-
ton of Letter Carriers, were installed
last night at special business ses-
sion of the organization. John ONeill,
president, made a brief address. An
elaborate buffet supper was served dur
ing a social hour following the business
meeting.
Evening star., 1920-01-18
California Leaders Meet Hays.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, January IL
Will H. Hays, chairman of the repub-
lican national committee, was greeted
here today by thirty-three republican
leaders of southern California and inn
mediately went into conference with
them A public reception in the aft
ernoon and an evening banquet made
up the DAVIS program of the Hays party.
Evening star., 1920-01-18
Mourn Loss of Associate.

The Virginia Federation of Labor at
a recent meeting passed resolution
of regret over the death of former
officer, r. Z. l.. Hickman of Roanoke,
Va, who died November at his home.
1t was also ordered that a copy of this
resolution be sent to his family.
Mr. Hickman was treasurer of the
state federation, and later served two
faens as president
Evening star., 1920-01-18
Favors Employees Councils Bill.

BERLIN. January II (by the As
sociated Press) 1.-The second reading
of the employees councils bill was
completed by the national assembly
on Friday. The various paragraphs
were passed, in the main, in accord
ance with the committees decisions
Evening star., 1920-01-18
All on Warship Join Legion.

LOS ANGELES, January 17.-Every
officer and enlisted man on the bat
tleship Mississippi has joined the Los
Angeles Post No. s of the American
Legion. Post officials said this is be-
lieved to be the first instance of an
entire ships personnel joining the
legion.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Only by sharing with others can
we hope to get our share of life's
best gifts. Share With Others day
thrift week.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Meeting of the Friends OF Irish
Freedom at o'clock at sol 2 street.
Evening star., 1920-01-18
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES
TONIGHT,

Wanderlusters' hike at 2:15 o'clock
at Benning station. John Boyle. jr
leader.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

to be the first time such recognition
mas been made. The officers of the
camp were recently installed by T. G..
Brown of Capitol Heights Camp.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Fraser Camp, Woodmen Of the
World. at it's last meeting immedi-
ately adjourned on the announcement
Halvor Paulsen
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Deputy Supreme Commander Min
ME keppinger installed the officers
of Columbia Review of the Womans
Benefit Association Thursday evening,
with Mrs. Cornish and Capt. Lillian
Patrick and the guard team assist
ing. The hall was beautifully deco
rated. Past Commanders Mrs. Mary
Adamson and Mrs. Cornish were pre-
sented with gifts.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

The Officers Club. Woman's Ben
eft Association. will give it's annual
dance at the Hotel Raleigh January
% with cards as a diversion.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

A free course in history and public
speaking will be given in the K. of c.
Hall, sos z street, every Friday even
ing, according to announcement from
washington Council. A dance is to
be given by the council at Dewey Ho-
tel January 81.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

The officers of Georgetown Review
WomanS Benefit Association of the
Maccabees. were installed by Mrs
Minnie Kepinger, deputy supreme
commander, Monday evening. the ju-
nior guard team of the review as
sisting. A luncheon and dancing fol-
lowed, and Mrs. Nellie Kramer and
Mrs. keppinger were the recipients
of gifts from the review.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1920-01-20
3. Ability

Great size permits great organization. Taylor
graders are the most expert graders in the world
because the better opportunities here have at
tracted the highest trained most capable men. The
same holds true of the rank and file Of our en-
ployees. Our entire business is conducted under
the personal supervision of the owners and officers
of the company, whose efforts have made this firm
successful and who are protecting that success by
keeping our service intact.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1920-01-20
L. Age

The old-established house that has been serv-
ing shippers for years and years, and has stood
the TEST OF TIME, can usually be depended upon.
do the right thing by its shippers it cannot become
permanently successful. F. c. TAYLOR FUR co.
was founded in 1871. Fortynine years of satisfac-
tory dealings with shippers make us feel that we
have right to ask you to send TAYLOR your furs
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1920-01-20
- no
Z. Size

A successful business must continue to grow
and an organization that is the largest Of its kind in
the world must have gained that position through
honest dealing and giving better service. F. c.
TAYLOR FUR CO., International Fur Exchange
does more business direct with American trappers
than any other fur house in the world.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1920-01-20
4. Financial Resources

The financial soundness Of the fur house you
deal with means safely for you It's your insur-
ance that your check will come promptly and be
for the full amount. F. c. Taylor Fur Co., lnterna
tonal Fur Exchange, have the highest commercial
credit rating it is possible for any firm to obtain
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1920-01-20
;. Truth in Advertising

Every word in our advertising is true and we
stand back of it to the letter. We make good on
every price quotation on the lists we issue allow
SHIPPERS new advances in the market and guaran-
tee the prices on our current lists even though de-
cline occurs.
There are no false or misleading statements in
our circulars or advertising literature, no eXagger-
ations or empty promises. We aim to give 1faPpers
q comprehensive, genuine knowledge of our bust
ness and to deliver the utmost in service Our doors
are always open, and if you ever come to St Louis
YOU will be welcome at the Taylor plant and we
will be glad to show you how our business is con.
Quoted from the inside. @5 10 aszKa
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1920-01-20

Millions Of dollars are invested in the business.
Ask your banker about our financial responsible
ifV sxo5 Z p ga -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1920-01-20
Settle This Question Right Now!

dollars would you give him. Your s money! The chances are
you SEEN the house you send tmto How then you
ingush the RIGHT house from the WRONG one 3 :t ~
The answer sake the you ship show credentials IS
not enough that firm be honest be capable doing business
the most efficient way and rendering YOU the Best service GOOD
INTENTIONS alone don't make your pay check bigger
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-26
SIX HURT IN ACCIDENTS
Automobiles and TroIleys Figure In
Four Mishaps

Sin persons wcrc injured last night
in four automobile and trolley car mis-
hupS.
Roy Scgal, six years old. Of 24O9
North Gratz street. while playing on
York street. ran diroctly in front Of a
wcSthound trolley. and had his leg So
vcr"ly crushed. He was taken 10 the
Woman'S homeopathic Hospital in "A
paSsiug automobile. George w. Weiss,
of @0@G North Twenty sixth street.
molormnn Of the trolley, was arrested
and will have hearing today.
Ecbro Ernardi. fifty years old. of
iZ'l Penn street. and his two sons.
NWhoIas, eleven years old. and Joseph,
hff""n years old. were injured last night
when the wagon in which they were
riding on olncy avenue was struck from
III" rear by trolley car. The father
suffered contusiOns AMI bruises. aud
thC two boys possible internal Injuries
Thcy were taken TO the Jewish Hos
pital.
Pciiro DaclIo. five years old. of i31S
NlmbnIl street. was knocked down and
dragged for almost Il SqUar" by troll
Icy car at Thirteenth and KimbalI
streets He was taken To tho Howard
Hospital. whCrr he is suffering from n
fracture of the wrist aud laccrations of
til" face, head aud body.
Edward Hood. sixteen years old. of
1897 North Eleventh street. while rid
ing bicycle at Thirteenth and I.oudnr
streets. was struck hy an automobile.
II" is suffering from Internal injuries
at ST. Iukc'S Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-26
to BE in Perfect Health
SILENT ON DRY ISSUE
Maryland Convention sInstructs
Delegation for Wood

Baltimore. May 2G.-Thp Republican
state convention yesterday passed the
prohibition issue ON tu the individunI
candidates on the ticket. The entire
platform avoided tho expression of any
opinion that might give rise 10 contra
vcrSy or stand counter to the platform
I" bc drawn next month by the national
convention in Chicago. 1t affirmed
"adh"rrnce to the traditional policies Of
the Republican party"
Senator George Epurr. Of \IIrrlauy
county. named Senator Hiram w.
Johnson for the presidential norufna
ti"n. the Allcghany drIcgation having
been instructed fer Mr.. johnson. The
Anne Arundel delegation having been
instructed for Major General I.conard
Wood, placed General Woods name
before the convention. The vote on
those nominations gave total Of
sixteen votes for johnson aud IL: for
Wood Allegheny and washington
were the only counties To- Support
Senator johnson.
The eight delegates ut large chosen
arc General F"liX AgnuS. Baltimore
'Galcn l.. TAFT. Montgomery county
blanchard Randall. Baltimore county
w. Rladcn LowndcS. Howard county
\. w. W. Woodrork. Wiromicn
county; Mayor William +. Rrocnirry,
Baltimore; Harry W. Nice. Baltimore,
and John W. Garrett, Baltimore.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-26
LANE REPORTED BETTER
Penrose Also Improving. While Ware
Receives Callers

Although hr had II restless night
David H. Lane. the veteran uolitiraI
loader and n"stor of the Republican
organization. who is in st. Mary's Hos
rital, was reported 10 b" slightly better
this morning.
Mr.. Lane was taken to the hospital
yesterday from Atlantic city. DR.. FL
wood Il. Kirby. who is attending Mr..
Lane. SAID he wa--brought here in order
that he might have more romnlctr rest
and more constant medical attention.
Despite the fact that he is we'll on IN
years. the veteran politician. i is said
has remarkable vitality and his friends
brlicv" that he will rally after vory
ncrCSSary rcSt.
The condition Of Senator Pcnro.o.
VIII" has been i'll for several weeks. j.
also much improved today. lie wa,
strong enough I" attend to considerable
correspondence but his physicians have
advised that he receive no visitors for
II few days.
At the home Of Senator Ware. who
has also been i'll for more than Il week.
it was learned that he was well enough
to receive callers and attend his mail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-26
TRY TO SPEED VOTE COUNT
Commissioners Chief Fears Work
viii Not Be Completed by June 9

The county commissioners are devils
ing means Of speeding tho official count
of the primary election vote.
George +. Holmes. president of the
commissioners, said this morning that
at the present rate of progress the
count would not be completed in time
to permit successful candidates for
delegate to the Republican national con
vcntton to reach Chicago June :" when
the convention opens.
Count of the vote for delegates should
hc completed by June q. as the result
has to be forwarded to the secretary of
the commonwealth. He will issue Ger
tihratrS Of rlcrtion tn the delegates.
After tho tally in the wards Of tho
Third Congressional district are COM
plctcd. the commissioners will sit in rc
laws of four hours each from O'Clock
n,> the morning until II O'Clock at
night.
The contest in tho Third. between
Charles $. Dclauy.t Moore candidate.
and az Sheriff Ran>lcy. Ware "h"i"r. for
Congress. has not bcrm rhnngrd. Both
sides are claiming victory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-26
SHAMOK|N LEGION
LEADS IN MEMBERS
o58 Former Service Men Paid
Up on Books-Third and
Fourth Here
MORE WOMEN ORGANIZED

With 05S paid -up members the Sha-
maxim Post Is the largest American Le-
gion post in the state. according to
figures published today by the Pcnnsyl-
vania department. The second position
Is held by the York post with 732 mem
bers.
Philadelphia posts hold third and
fourth places Henry II. Houston Post.
GermantOwn, IOl members. and Ben
iamin Franklin Post, of which Dr. 4.
4. Abbott is commander with 692 Nom
bcrs.
The next posts in the order of their
membership arc WiIliamsport post
G6a Norristown post. 5Ol and Prince.
Forbes Post Philadelphia. 4uJ
since there are seventy eight posts
III Philadelphia. three of which are
among the seven largest in the state.
thls county will go to the Allentown
.nntonmont with the strongest dclcga-
tion in the state.
tn" mcmhcrShin drive has stimu-
lated interest in the entire county or
ganization and has dcvcIopod an on.
thusiasm for increased membership.
D"EI'd 7. Shcnton Post reports l24
members.
seventeen ADDITIONAL WumCn'S auNil-
larics have been organized in pcnnsyl-
Vnnin. six of thcm in Philadelphia. They
are Prince Forbes Post. Lawrence T..
Delanv Post Shubn IIurh hShaum Post
and Posts. Nos. II. 20. 80. PhiIa
dclphia. and Mannheim. Knoxville. Al
lentown. Hanover. PunXsutawwcy
EmauS. Port Carbon. MorriSvillc, Spar
tansburg. Schuylkill Haven.
A rcrcntion and ball was given in
honor of Colonel I. \. CASTOR. l.. s. A..
and the Old Guard State FCnriblcs by
the state Fcnciblcs Post. No. 1i2.
American Legion. ia Mercantile Hall
last evening.
Th" feature Of the evening was the
grand march, led by Colonel Gn.ton.
. The army. navy and FcncibIr uniforms
! were conspicuous as they moved about
tho ballroom among the gayly- colorcd
gowns of the women.
Among th' guests Of honor wrrr
Mayor Moore. Franklin D'Olicr. na .
tional commander or III" American I.,-
gion; Major George W. Ahcrn. T.. :.
A.. Major General Price. nr the Penn
sylvania National Guard Major Gcu.
crnl Waller. I. :. marine corps: Rear
Admiral Hughes. T.. s. N.. and Colonel
Lannrd, State Fcncblcs. infantry rrgi o.
, mCnt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-26
TooAYS MARRIAGE LICENSES

TED" %S.H" ,S,Hlu i2o S. 9th ~. and Eliza.
I'TR"s Moore 500 tdIrann XdGison 81, ST., md ,u,r
iIs6rT"k IS6rb,"dk g G"it.r, Rockledso Pa. and
Nqo"r v. King, 37od rh"W "%''SF ST. and rbo,.
p,1G NII" sEs f., Lo@dcm 300 chew st. ""
/. Horwliz XII a; %a5" ;; ION St. and Gcrtte
NTtsE fs;or =. j. ElImeg,, .ata :. I'd St. aud
N,on oiTsr; Hsra;os' s''2 as9t Hh'S!nu5 soih s. ..
k.Ssr' rr'o e Hruc@, esa RjchmonnGG' nG'"s st., st and
c@srss ] HoH"5in "Sn e 329i W!deE I I'd d. st., an.
rynSn1' Sweeney 220 Norris st. d. "'''
G"crss H S'"pI@@ pc. MG,, Ma Ridg" ave and Rose
"pI55"r I5, !, T. IE"Trer llos ". SILVER st. and
villa" !" Il ~; rn ;oG S3Io tMsscH,.r st
NL Bo",n'' '"G2a GIa : ioiSS i ETne, s' and dr"""
'sr,s Simon MeI% I,i- ystnc,Iand, \, j., and Sophia
'o;eDR - |"x. S"T!n} W{}m,ng,oO Tl \ r. ~,
ASysndorH nomass, GGltysbure. IA,
STs am "N' Katie Nau2ny 2t?5 W. Colum,
''GG% ,'hsP% y Y '"Tgtnss wt}.s AMs%roW+ \ Y, and
HTv Ii pt",4 m.S"T io,s ~, MGGs'"r st. an,
Adam NJ "TmShinglon. 1903 MRnton ct.
c@sus Roynod.H HoPPS5 Ts6 2l'? SS SDrnsH"% r na
Cory" i II""GS: }Ss, li lIa9 ao$, 3 Oh s., I
,Maraqret t. Thompson ps ~ Tr"EG 81 d., "9I st.
''I9'' l. Kl1,' lGS'e1M"9; S03 noble st.. and cora
John SSin,E --3l Ellsworth s.
E 'U'rn,an. 1919 = Norwood st. and
viii S"4ihhcimer. 1916 y ID st.
Ie%m" ~ took Washington, u G. and
N'gIs Gs TneQ2wsky. i73i Memorial ave, and
Jana, ET&btm,. 1919 & 4ih St. "'
'"y' r"' W West, 2335 Mason Ct. and Har-
Eafbsn"u !Sh"r, 2iO6 Rcdner st
Marg.I, Hrnod, Minneapolis. Mimi, and
" W'sSSEF, SbT Ashbrook rowclton Apts.,
'Jfry NIHy, MMynk 9lI6 y. Nowklrk st.. and
!sms.,' SSSh"chicr 1000 W. Susquehanha ave.
VITA EM,niAhrES%y, $50 W. Ncnango st. aud
Garter TGhS "RGSs,oC Chester Pa, and Blanche
'NWh NnrEtS T. AloSsingcr Il2l Sparks st.. and
Cam" ,Nirkol li9i Sparks 81
and A PranGls aS5 I.cverinEton ave,
0torgo NHha NJ. Hendren, l52 Gray 81.
| Liiltan" HtCr.ing, i2O5 Griscomh ST and
kIdorc" IT, Thnrmann, 1921 y. 18th St
/ ;, Sethe,zE' 200 y, OH St, and Fannie
nary l.. Gabriel Coliimgdalo pa and
snlarrts nWorss T. Clark, 1892 y. 18th ST
sSG' ssG ,MgHenry. 23i2 W. Huntington st.
Norr%. LhdIa V. +, Hopson, 1917 Moore st
jS Jennie A Stsu6, 32l,l Fontsin st.. and
SSdio Mckenzie 1870 Fountain st and
Cyrus " pmrcll, 1880 $. DorrenCc ST.
and g. hranIIngham, 202 y. Tabor road,
lo'sph 'rT1 Iii,, A. Chappelle, 84Oi y. 3lst st.
| aiGs 'tti,",r aG5. Matthews St and Ade-
John y l. ,'recden, 1920 Laveer st
Ea,bar, Harris, i25 W. Price ST.. and
!Itrcd" d"1,tlnG NJ, Harrison 10 ". Duval st
Fis. a. farmentier. 25RO n sth st and
HsrTSS' ptn r. REM Woodbury., \. j.
Mi6nIan anEWHlnskN. 1898 n. Napa ST., and
0o "olfson, 500 \, ith st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-26
SUFFRAGE AGAIN
HELD UP AT DOVER
pesoIution's Sponsor Announces
Day in Presentation
to House
lABOR'S AID ENLISTED
Eu q stnn correspondent

mayor DEL. May 90. Tho suffrage
.o,6cation resolution will not come be-
torc the House of Representatives to,
dov II positively will be voted on
sroIlv however. before the close of the
session.
senator John VI. Walker made this
announcement following n conference of
Isnublicans upon the measure. Accord
;no to Senator Walker the vote Of Re
nublicans in caucus on Monday. to
hoyc the resolution messagcd to the
IIousc from the Senate today. was not
considered binding as TO date.
Senator Walker could not say whether
,bc matter will go before the House to.
morrow. There Ia strong likelihood that
a. m6v n all depends upon the iudg-
n,nt Of the leaders. Nothing is being
g,orlookcd to make the measure sue"
ocss when it does come up.
Suffrage has gained new and power
,L ally in the enlistment Of labor un-
DER ,mSnS n'S S'" the labor READERS expected
bcrc today to help the loyal little band
NJ sufragists in their Hnal light for
tbc measure is Emmett J.. Adams. of
Washington. representative Of the
American Federation of Labor. Mr..
Adams will act as spokesman for the
labor group. and will carry on the work
of arouainting the legislators with
inhor's wish in the matter. This work
was vas started by committee Of the Cen
traI s Labor Union of Wilmington.
Members of the House from vii
ninpton who have been interviewed by
,ahor leaders already arc Andrew a.
MrIr;nc and John J. Mulvcna. Of the
two % Mr. Mulvena has refused point
blank to reconsider his determination to
y"tc no. Mr.. Murine. it is stated.
hos promiscd to give the matter the
most % serious consideration when it
Games before the House.
Representative 1 .lGhn ., r. ,.,;0 MrNaSh: :,,nS':
an suffrage by delegation Of labor
men this morning. His reply was 1T
Is TOO late now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-26
BRYAN, HERE, WON'T
DISCUSS POLITICS
Wave of Hand and Genial Smile
Are Only Answers to Cues
tions on Subject
Is GUEST. AT ASSEMBLY

William Jennings Bryan. inttown to-
day to speak to tho Presbyterian Gen.
cral Assembly. refused to discuss poll
tics.
Mr.. Bryan boxed" all his would he
intcrviewers in clever fashion. holding
fully weighing each answer before Civ
ing it.
The result Of series of questions
turned on him by II battery Of new
papcrmcn was-nOthing. as far rs any
political information was concerned.
II am here to address religious
gathering and while here will discuss
only such subjects as come before It,,
themes" Mr.. ETyan said. &.
"Who will be the next Democratic
nominee for the prcsidency?' he was
asked.
II will not talk politics" he an
swcrcd.
"HIow about yourself MS a candi
date was the next effort to get
rise.
Mr.. Bryan did not explode, but he
looked as if he might. He would not
anSwCf the question.
"What are the Democratic Chanccs?'
he was asked.
~ am her" to attend religious
meeting" he answered.
The same answer WAS received To q
question about the big issue of the COM
ing presidential campaign.
Answers with Wave and Smile
"Won't YOU say few kind words
fnr TtnnnlIi.np frippIg hprn ~
proceeded the persistent Gucstioncrs.
\ wave Of the hand and smile was
the only reply.
THE other young men who tried to
interview me knew where AMI when to
STOP" Mr.. Bryan objected after several
other questions had been levied at him.
He referred to ncwspapcrmcn who had
seen him earlier.
"iou know something about news
papers" he was reminded. is their
any chance Of mr being 'Iickcd' -
MIR. Bryan. who owns the Commoner
and edits it. smiled and said their was
no rhnrcc of Il scoop
The several times Democratic nomi-
nee for the highest office in the country
would not talk about prohibition, his
fnvoritc theme. either.
"I'll have something to say about it
before the assembly," he said. but | II
do all my talking there.
lie was seen in an ante room of tho
Aradcmv of Music. where the assembly
Is meeting.
Appears TO BE in Perfect Health
Mr.. Bryan appeared to he in per-
feet health. his face showing the ruddy
glow of fine physical condtnn All
in all he appeared fit to fight"
Mr.. Bryan wore II black suit. low
whit" collar and black '>hocstring
tir. the costume in which hc has been
mad" familiar in pictures to the entire
CuJIutrN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-26
LONG REST FOR DESCHANEL
French President to Recuperate on
Estate Of Father-in-law

Paris. May 20. -CBy \. PD-Prc>i-
dent Dcsrhancl is recovering from in
jurics received Monday when he fell
from train. but will take complete
rest. which may extend until late IN the
summer. according I" tt statcmcnt by his
private secretary today.
The president, according to Echo de-
Paris. will not GO 10 Ramhouilct, ;r.
was announced the day Of his accident,
but to the estate of his father in law.
Rene Brirr. member of the Chamber
Of Deputies, n"a" Renucs. VI. Dcs
chnncl's physicians last night issued the
following bulletin:
"Thr president : condition continues
satisfactory. Th"r" is general soreness.
but no nervousness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-26
VERMONT G. o. P. IN SESSION
Pro'sufrage Resolutions Face Re-
publican Convention

Montpelier. VT. May 2G.-Hy 4.
], Resolutions indorsing universal
suffrage and urging Governor Clement
to call special session of tho LcpiS
Rtur" 10 pass upon the proposed amend
m"nt. were presented by the resolutions
, committee today TO the Republican
taic convention.
Thc convention also was asked 10 votc
uPon rcSo lutions opposing the peace
rPalN in It's present form, but urging
adoption OF n treaty with reservations
ssnd rritirlaing the Democratic admins
traton for extravaganza.
General Wood was announced as the
principal speaker and Congressman Por-
YER u. Dale will preside. The business,
.T oeSldrS tn" adoption of II platform. in
sud%d tn" election of eight delegates to
WN Republican national convention
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-26
MORE TROOPS FOR IRELAND
sinn Fein Compel Farmer to Give
lin Land He Had Purchased

London. May 2G. -- by \. r.
Aside from the fresh troops recently
sent to ireland. eight moro batta lions
are held in reserve fOr transfer thithcr
on short notice. according to th" )aiIN
Mail.
Dublin. May 2G.--OBy \. Pl-t'"n-
troll of Irish land by the Sim F"in Is
very effective. a. is iustanccd by au
occurrence at Carrick on shannon.
which was reported here yesterday. A
farmer named Morrison was summoned
before the Sim FPin land committee
TO show why he had attempted TO buy
land over the heads Of young men Of
the district who did not own property.
He had just purchased n grazing farm
for $500 and told the committee he
had bought it for his two brothers in
America. The committee warned him
to surrender il Immediately. which he
agreed to do with reluctance.
Unknown persons hav" seized and
sunk Lord KingStOn's yacht. the Nee e
lah. at Carrick .on shannon. appar
emily because Lord Kingston entered
q claim for $1,000 for thc destruction OF
a police barracks on his property. The
claim was subsequently withdrawn. but
no public announcement "f this step
had been made.