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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
REPUBLICANS
HOLD BIC RALLY
At LAS VEGAS
Mechem, Bursum and
Pankey Among the
Speakers
sereial ro rnr nraatn

EAST LAS VEGAS. y. NJ. Dec. a.
One hundred Illuminated automobiles.
carrying more than five hundred Wis
iting republicans from all parts OF
the state, rarndcd the streets OF las
Vegas last night, as the prelude to an
enthusiastic celebration OF the recent
republican victory In New Mexico.
Hundreds Of Las Vegas people lined
the streets over which the parade
pnsscd, ana the procession was stop
ped by the cheering crowds as II
passed through the Old Town plaza
Tho, music Of two bands and the
shrleking sirens Of the Las Vegas fire
department added to the gaicty OF
the occasion.
Mcchcm Speaks
The celebration proper was held at
S!3O In the Duncan opera house which
was packed to capacity. Governor elect
NJ. c. Mechem. Acting Governor u. f.
Pankey. Holm o. Bursum. republican
national committeeman. State Chair
man George. r.. Craig ana District
Judge David j. Leahy were among
the speakers. Several musical num-
bers were given.
GovernOr-elect Mcchem made an
earnest appeal for support for his
administration In the work Of getting
the state on a real business basis. He
said the condition OF tho markets for
livestock and other products of tho
state would justly force reduction
In taxable values. and mako II that
much harder to run the state and at
the same time reduce the tax bur
dens. But he said the tax burdens
should and would be reduced.
He declared for the fulfilment OF
every pledge mR7e to the people In
the republican platform.
To Fulnn Platform.
Mr.. Bursum struck n popular chord
when he declared the platform made
and written at Albuquerque TO be a
solemn and unding contract with
the people of New Mexico which
would be made good to the letter.
He said he wished to express his
thanks to the people OF New Mexico
for the triumph of tho principles and
teachings of Washington and Jeffer-
son and the reputation OF interna-
tionalism.
He discussed the business situation
and advocated II sensible business
reconst-uction for both labor and tho
manufactured.
The celebration was arranged by
Secundino Romero. republican county
chairman OF san Miguct county and
Mayor +. O. Blood OF LAS Vegas ar
ranged the paradc.
One OF the bittcrest contests of the
state campaign was made in San Mig
ucl county in which republican voters
led by Governor Iarrazolo, Joined the
democrats In opposing republican
county and state tickets. The result
was a sweeping victory FOR the repub-
licans. Republican county chairman
and leaders from almost every county
In the state were here for the celebra-
tiOn.
There was no disposition among the
visitors to discuss party organization
matters the time being given over 10
old fashioned jollification. The
speeches were principally congratula-
tory,
Big Crowd for Inauguration
From remarks heard among the
visitors here. all OF them and hum
dreda more from the various coun-
ties propose to be In Santa Fe for
the Inauguration Of Governor Me-
chem. II Is probable that the enter.
talnment capacity Of Santa 'e VIII
be taxed by the inauguration crowd.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
Iowa Congressman
Drafts Two Measures
To Relieve Farmers

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.-Two
monaures looking to the relief OF
farmers have been drafted by Repre-
sentative Dickinson, republican, Of
Iowa, who announced today that they
would be offered Immediately after
congress convenes on Monday.
one is a bill imposing n tax OF 10
per cent on the total value OF all
contracts for the sale OF grain when
delivery is not made within 80 days
and the other Is a resolution author
izing the appointment OF a special
committee 20 investigate grain. live
stock and cotton prices and to rec
ommend legislation designed TO REM
edy present conditions.
Mr.. Dickinson declared that levy
ing OF n tax on futures contracts
would check speculative trading on
the grain exchanges and would
stabilize prices
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
PROHIBITION
OFFICERS RAID
SIX STORES
Medicine Bitters and
Wine Seized in Round
Up Here

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''' S"'' u'''" S'an" anu Erocery
pr"pTetorH were taken before the
United States commissioner this
mornInR and apnroximnteiv Inn hot
Ties of medicine bitters. annie cidor
pot.,t ynedicines md v,ire ,,o.o .o,y-
=, -. ,...,, - 80,
'''u' VI '"'u "'"ue un''
morning on downtown business housoa
ly federal prohibition Officers.
The rnid ia IN. rirs, n, ho ,,,.do
ill.,, 49,. ...,,,.,..
"'' wv '"'""''Hi'"'v"' VI III" pIu-
hlhition Office here but In only the
first step looking To n general clean-
nm nj violators NJ tho pat,orat nro-
Lildtion act In Aibunuerons accnrn -.
t,,., .n otficers
'rhe raid this morning was made
by cant. II. E. pcrkins hoad ~ the
prchibition forces i g shaw and
j. r. Hanna of the internal revenue
d.nartmont Informatinn agatns, IN
sey,n nronriotn,-s who ,,,a,o ',a,,sh, tn
Tho raid were fiicd hefore ,he sedcrai
s,ourt thG Afternoon bv trn,ted sto,ss
District Attorney Summers Rurkhnrt
Those who were caugbt in The rem
oral round I'm arc pete DInetll ~ tho
RIco cnfe. pets zIto of ,ho Aiono
Grncerv. 4 Rerto nronr,.tnr ~ ,hc
Bellevne cnfe ond h6,ci, / o,.nn1n Nir,
of the Aibuoueraue cafe. PCT" Dom .
en'aall of the white House cafe ana
a. Dominica and G. Dominici Of the
Montezuma Grocery.
Charges Filed
Tho man ,ro cb,rs,d ,,.,,h , ,.,oi,
,iot, az ,he n,nbth,,,,,, ac, a., 80, re,
sre said 10 Rave had ord snid ,t,o
Ii,,,idS cont,ining aicnhni obn,o ,hc
nrono,tton aiiou'ed la, ia,y 'rto,, arc
pisn said 10 have yioiS,cd ;bo iniornat
rcyonne NO, To- No, haying ,ho ho,.
las containiny Tho iiauids s,amned
win ,ho Internai raYer,,o aims
when natent medicines are sofa foy
,,','iini,,ai ,,,r,nsas ,ho,, are ,,,,,,,sod
~ ',a ,,haia1 ,,,,,h ,ho ra,,or,,o
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~, III. % ,,a,a,, ,od,oiro Sar ha,,'
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e'Isyyns ,, IN ,,o.,,.. =, ,,o,on,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
Alleged Slayer Given
Laughing CAST Denies
Killing Miss Barlow

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 3.-Dennis
Chester. charged with killing Miss
Florence Baritone talked today for the
first time since he was returned from
Nebraska but only after he was given
Laughing gas" combined with ether.
on coming out OF the influence of the
aneasthetic, the accused man cried:
"Oh, God, let me talk. / never done
II. | never killed anybody"
Chester is being held in n cell at
the city hospital. lie has been In "A
state resembling coma until today.
The ether experiment will be tried
again tomorrow. hospital attaches
said.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03


WASHINGTON, Dec. 3,-rrcasury
officials have given more thought to
the situation the farmers face as n
result OF the falling prices OF their
products than they have to any other
question. but they have arrived at
no solution OF the problem, Secretary
Houston today declared before the
Joint senate and house agriculture
committee.
The treasury secretary declared
that he know of no feasible means
the treasury could adopt TO furnish
relief that might not bring about
worse conditions than now obtain.
Mr.. Houston said he had grave
doubts" that n revival OF the war
finance corporation would help.
Sees Lower Prices.
Tho treasury chief said the fall in
the price OF products generally had
been very sudden and that while the
retailers still were endeavoring to get
the cost OF the goods they bought at
high prices he thought they would
be unable to maintain present prices
for any length OF time.
Harding More Optimistic.
Corporation between producers,
bankers and the public Is necessary
In the present situation which the
farmers face as a result OF falling
prices. Governor Harding OF the fed
erai reserve board, said. He COM
pared the situation 20 that obtaining
when crops failed and said he was
quite sure that the merchants and the
banks would stand by the farmers II
the latter showed disposition to do
the right thing"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
S36,4OO IN BONDS
LOST, AN EXPRESS
CLERK MISSING
$l4, 500 of Securities Re-
covered in Pawn Shops
in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3.-iLocal officials
of the American Railway Express
company today announced that $780,
400 in Liberty bonds disappeared oct.
IL last.
The police announced S14,5O0 OF
the bonds have been recovered in
pawn shops. Bennett Smith who was
employed at the express office as
money clerk disappeared simultan-
eously with the bonds, the police said.
The bonds. II was explained, were
taken from shipments passing
through st. Louis from Washington to
southwestern points.
Smith. II was added, has been trac-
cd to Kansas City. Kns.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
OHIO BANK HELD
UP HY 1--WE MEN

COLUMBUS Ohio. Dec. s.--Five
armed automobile bandits. in bold
daylight robbery, secured 5000 IN
cash, $4,000 In liberty bonds and
about 100000 In non-negotiabie
notes at the First National bank OF
Grove city, ~ miles southwest OF here
this morning. and escaped after lock-
ing occupants OF the bank In a room.
Columbus police went in pursuit OF
the robbers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
MURDER CHARGES
AGAINST THE CHECKS
ARE DIS MISSED
Justice Frees Couple at
Conclusion of Prelim-
mary Hearing

PHOENIX, Ariz.. Dec. 3.-Charges
of murder against Victor Check and
his wife. Belle Check, m connection
with the death OF Checks father
Thomas ]. Check. here Nov. 10. last
were dismissed today by Justice OF the
Peace Chas DeSales wheeler at tho
conclusion OF the preliminary exam
inatlon OF Mr.. and Mrs. Check.
(Coutlnued on page two.l
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
SEEKS
REVOLVER USED IN
HAMON SHOOTING
Sheriff Ordered to Pro-
duce Pistol and Bullet
Pierced Clothing

ARDMORE. Okla. I)ec. 3.-Tho
small calibre revolver with which It
in charged Clara Smith fatally shot
Jake L. Hamon. republican national
committeeman from Oklahoma. IN a
quarrel in hotel room here on the
night Of November 81 aud the bullet
pierced clothing worn by the million
nire oil man and politician at the
time, were ordered brought before
Russell II. Brown, county attorney
today for examination.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
Plum Pudding May
Be Seized If You
Put Spirits in 1t

WASHINGTON. Doc. 3.-The
flavoring of home mace Christmas
plum puding mincc meat and
branded cherries and peaches with
alcoholic spirits In In violation OF
the prohibition enforcement law
and such foods are liable tn seizure,
Il was stated today at the bureau
Of internal revenue.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
State Department
Explains How Wilson
Will Act as Mediator

WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-State de-
partment officials said today that n
misconstructlon had been placed up
ON their statement yesterday as TO
whether President Wilson would act
officially or personally In naming n
mediator to act for him In an effort
to settle the trouble between the
Armenians and Turkish nationallsts.
They said the president would act
personally and not officially IN APP
pointing n mediator, but explained
that 1t would be difficult OF course, 60
diferentiate between Woodrow VIII
son personally and as president OF
the United States.
Should the negotiations not be
concluded before President Wilson
retires next March 4. the mediator
appointed by him would continue to
act as his representative.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
Dividends on Chino
Copper and Nevada
Consolidated Passed
On rHr AssoeiArrp raraa

NEW YORK. Dec. 3.-Dividends
on Chino Copper and Nevada Con-
solidated Copper were passed today
at the quarterly directors meetings.
Three months ago dividends OF Chino
and Nevada Consolidated We're at the
rate OF 37h cents and 20 cents, re-
spe"tivcly.
Regular dividends on Utah Copper
and Ray Consolidated Copper were
declared today.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
INDIANA RANK HELD
UP; %. 900 Is TAKEN

RIDGEvILLE, Ind. Dec s--slx
men held up the Ridgeville state
bank shortly before noon today. seized
approximately $4,000 in caah and es-
capped in an automobile.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
State of War on
Between Italy and
Regency of 'Quarnero'

Trieste. Dec. "A state OF war be-
tween the kingdom OF Italy and the
regency OF "quarnero" o. Fiume be-
gan at midnight. but up to a few
minutes before that time there was
no visible evidence that actual HOSTILE
ties impended
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
BANK ROBBED FOR
SECOND TIME IN. MONTH

KANSAS CITY. Dec. s.-Four au-
tomobiie bandits today paid second
visit to the Twin City state bank re-
Gently established at Forty-Third and
State line here and escaped with $500.
Tho sama institution was robbed on
November OF ss.s55
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
CENIENT pRICrs DRop

CHICAGO. Dec. s.-Price rcduc-
tions from $3.50 to So Z. o. b. mill to
S2.O6 TO Sass l. o. b, mill were an
nounced today by three cement COM
panies having mills In illinois, Michl-
gan, Tennessee and other states.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03

wAsHTNGTON-CoIectlon Of s5.-
4O7.5sO.2I1 In taxes and efforts TO
control. the liquor traffic under the
nrohibltion act formed the principal
work OF the internal revenue bureau
during the last fiscal year, Commits
sloner williams said IN his annual
report. made public Thursday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
Weather
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW
SIIsXICO. ALBUQUERQUE
For % HourS Ending Q =. IN.

HlgheHt temper
ature. 5S; lowest
temperature. S3;
daily range TEN
per ature, 20;
mean daily TEN
perature, &c;
relative humidity
g y. m. 20; rela :
tive humidity d
a. m. 90; precipi-
tail n, n o n ei
maximum veloc-
ity of wind, miles
per hour, 80; pre-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03

BUENOs AIREs-withdrawa OF
Argentina from the league Of nations
ls understood Thursday night to be
strong probability II ~ believed the
basis OF this country's withdrawal Will
he inability of the Argentine delega-
tion TO Obtain the assembly's approval
OF It's proposals at Geneva,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03

vailing direction, va. iablei chnrac-
ter OF Ia cay partly cloudy; sun
rises 7,O6: SITS 4;h6.
State Weather.
New Mexico; Generally fair to-
night and Saturday; cooler tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
NAI'NErs.

NEW YORK. Dec. s.--Bar
silver, domestic unchanged;
foreign, 40.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
NIGHT NEWS
SUMMARY

CHuCAGO-Hoga on the hoof have
"-'"rned to what is practically their
1913 pre-war prices, judging from
figures obtained Thursday from one
Of the "big five" packers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Harding
Thursday declined President Wilson's
offer to place the presidential yacht
NrVe'owcr at his dispoaal Saturday
on his arrivel at Norfolk to carry tn"
lrusident-clcct 10 Washington.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03

cHTcAoo-ts.Fo q li.11l fto1lpl''
KANSAS -ss.soa $50; ~
ccipta. 800.
DENVER -sT.ooua7si receipts,
1.f00.
The evening world., 1920-08-12
HELD AS FUGITIVE,
ADMITS HE PUSHED
OUT WALL Of JAIL
Orange, N. j., Man Arrested
While Following Truck Load
of Liquor in Auto.

Robert Eckert Of No. Is North Cen
tire Street. Orange, N. j., was ar
rested to-day by Detectives Arm
strong and o'connor Of the automo-
bile squad as fugitive from
justice. He was in an automobile
following a heavily laden truck at
Cathar.ne and Madison Streets. Abra-
ham Solomon of No. 105 Monroe
Street, driver Of the truck, was also
arrested because he had aboard eight
barrels and twenty metal drums Of
whis&ey. worth $4,000. which the de-
tectives said had been stolen from the
warehouse OF Morris Moses in Bloom
field Avenue, Passaic, on Aug. s. Solo
mon said he knew nothing Of the con-
tents OF the barrels, but had been
hired on the street to take over the
load OF another truck which had
broken down.
According to the detectives, Eckert
was held In $4,000 by the Federal
Court In Newark last June after he
was arrested in this city by Detec-
fives Hussey and Owen OF the auto
mobile squad because they charged
he had seven stolen New York auto
mobiles In has garage in Orange.
Thoy also say that Eckert was ar
rested late In July in Hopatcong. ac-
cuSed Of having an automobile load
of liquor which had been taken from
truck train by robbers on the New
Jereey meadows near kearny, July 2S.
Y, The Lake Hopatcong Sheriff sent
word TO the Newark police. Detec-
tives from Newark. according TO the
story, were so grateful for the infor-
! nation that they invited the Sheriff
I. 10 a dinner which was interrupted
by the news that EolIert and another
man had pushed out the side OF the
Jail and escaped. According 20 Arm
strong and OConnor, Eckert admit
ted being the hero OF the Hopatcong
adventure, but denied that he knew
anything about Solomon's cargo Of
oontraband. Solomon did not admit
that he knew Eckert.
The same detectives found foui
more barrels OF whiskey they said had
been stolen from Moses in store
house In saith Street, between Seventh
and Eighth Avenues. They said they
I had news Of ten more barrels which
Detectives Cassidy and Webb 81
the East 126th Street Station seized a
hundred gallons Of liquor to-day In
Z an automobile at First Avenue and
\ 116th Street, Hrresting John Cerrull
OF No. 2S6 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn
and Vincenzo Esposito of No. q
President Street, Brooklyn. Tht
!, prisoners said they were taking tn,
\ whiskey, which they at first said wa
4 "gasolene," to a man near New
Haven, whose name they could not re.
\ member
3 Judge Garvin in the United States
Court in Brooklyn had before him
. to-day Daniel j. German, a Coney
Z Island Saloonkeeper. who refused tC
3 verify a complaint he had made
q against Prohibition Agent Benson b
/, g, Laverty OF extorting 500 buibe
4 Judge Garvin gave German twenty.
four hours to go into the Grand Jury
s. room and answer the questions put
{ 20 him.
The evening world., 1920-08-12
STATE is IMMUNE
TO TRAFFIC LAWS
BUT THAT'S N. J.
Policeman Arrests Motor Depart
ment Driver and Is Commended
but Offender Gets OFF.

Arraigned to-day before Judge
Thomas p. Costello in the Passuic,
N. j. Police Court, charged by Traf-
fic Policeman Martin J. Flynn with
speeding and refusal to obey his sig
nal to halt at a busy corner on Aug.
1, Lester W. Gilbert OF No. 140 Pine
Street, Jersey City, Chief Inspector
OF the Motor Vehicle Department OF
New Jersey. produced the Motor We
hicle Law OF the State In support Of
his declaration that officials OF his
department are not hmenable TO
speed laws. lie also claimed the po-
liceman had no right TO arrest him.
The case has attracted wide atten-
ton.
Judge Costello said he was obliged
under the law 10 discharge Gilbert,
but commended Flynn for making the
arrest and directed him to arrest all
offenders and inquire later as to their
Identity and immunity from the law.
A disorderly charge preferred by
Flynn against Gilbert for alleged use
OF profane language and threats TO
break" him Is still pending.
The evening world., 1920-08-12
BEWARE THIS BOOZE!
1T MEANS DEATH!
Grain Alcohol, Doctored with
Syups, viii Kill-Waning
by Agent Shevlin.

In issuing a warning against the
practice to-day. Supervising Federal
Prohibition Agent James Shevlln re-
vealed how It is possible to get real
100 per cent. jag without violating 4he
provisions OF the Volstead Act
His warning was issued against the
use of 'medicated alcohol" following
complaints OF numerous cases OF in
toHication In the neighborhood OF GER
tain drug stores. Mr.. Shevlin said there
were twelve formulas by which grain
alcohol could be made into "medicat.d
alcohol and sold legally without a phv.
sician's prescription. Most OF thes,
! formulas contain formaldehyde, 4
poison. This alcohol has been doctoret
with syrur@ Ny the purchasers so II 4,
fairly palAtalle. ~ %
- II taken IN SUFFICIENT quantities, Mr.
Sheviin said, u would cause death.
Hence his warning.
The evening world., 1920-08-12
Shop By Telephone!

If the day is too hot for you 10 go shop
ping, or you are out Of tosOn 0acattontng,
call on our personal order service TO shop
for you. ASk for Telrphons Order Desk,
FitSroy 1000
The evening world., 1920-08-12

WONDERFULLY low priced for
w Suits of such good material, :
iaunty style and irreproachable tailor
ing, are these Jerseys. The college girl
and the business woman, alike, will find
this an opportunity to stock up for
early Fall needs with trim outfit not
too heavy for August outing trips.
Two models as illustrated.
Navy, Brown and Heather Mix
lures in rich Autumn colOrin9s
THIRD Floor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-09-22

Washington. Sept. 81 - Extension Of
the senatorial investigation into cam
patgn expenditures to include inquiry
into charges OF use of governmental
publications in the interests Of the
Democratic presidential candidate and
tho league of nations was announced
tonight by Chairman Kenyon Of the SEN
ate investigating committee which re-
SumeS its hearings here tomorrow.
In making his announcement after a
lengthy conference with Senator Reed.
Missouri, Democratic member OF the
committee. Senator Kenyon said that a
subpoenae had been issued for l'hlander
p ClaXton commissioner OF education.
Department Heads Summoned
Subpoenas also were issued today for
the appearance Of several department
heads of the government 10 be Ques-
toned regarding alleged assessment OF
federal employees for campaign funds.
Chairman Kenyon said Commissioner
ClaxtOn. who will be asked to appear
probably Thursday. would be asked con-
corning an editorial appearing in
"Schooi Life" q publication issued by
the bureau Of education which Senator
Kenyon said was decidedly favorab bic to
Governor Cox. Members of the comnkt-
tee, 1t is understood. also contemplate ted
inquiry into the alleged circulation un-
der government frank Of political
specccs.
Announcement was also made that
the committee would inquire into sup
port OF certain political candidates. SO
far it WAS said, however. no witnesses
to he questioned along that line had
been summoned although som" are un-
der cons Iteration.
Only Two on Hand
Only two members OF the committee,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-09-22
LEGION MAY
UNITE WITH
GRAND ARMY
FEDERATION PLAN
TO BE VOTED UPON
Today's Feature at Indian
apolis Parade Of 10000
Aged Vets

Indianapolis. Sept. @l.--With the SSth
annual divisional and brigade reunions
and the camp fire. the big social meet
ing Of the rncampmcnt. out of the way,
the eyes OF the members OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic and affiliated or
Ganizations tonight were turned to-
ward the annual parade Of the dw!n-
ding hosts Of the Civil war tomorrow
morning 1t is expected that more than
10. 600 aged veterans will participate IN
the prOcGSsn.
There was no business session ot the
Grand Army to-day, although the Farl-
Gus affiliated organizations held their
first sessions of the annual conventions.
The committees Of the q. y. X. Span
ish War Veterans and the American e.
8ion, considering plans for federatlhG
the three organizations. met and adopted
tentative plans to be submitted TO the
conventions of the Narius veteran
bodies. The plans, as outlined at me
meeting for the purpose of promoting
patriotism and loyalty. TO oppose rahi,
Calism and to obtain full recognition OF
the sacrifices OF the vectrans or the
three wars.
The project is "Xpccicd TO he put be
fore the business SrSSin or the Il. n. IL
Thursday. the american Legion nt us
convention in Cleveland, o. next Week
and the Spanish War Veterans in 1877.
The plan. il was pointed out. does not
contemplate amalgamation OF the or
PLANTATIONS in any way.