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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
v. w. GIRLS no M VISITED
BY MEIIrKNOMN MORKER.

To all women and girls who are
truly interested In the Y. W. e. A.,
the announcement VT the visit OF
Miss Ielah Heinbaugh to the Aibu-
qucrquc Y. w. center will he greeted
with pleasure. Miss Hcinbaugh iH
particularly interested In The girls
work. She IL field secretary FOR this
branch OF the work In the southwest,
and she plans to give "A decided Inn
pctus to work In this branch during
her stay here. Every Girl Reserve
Is urged to meet Miss Hcinbaugh at
the regular club meetings during tho
week.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
SEVEN LOCAL WOMEN TO
GO As DELEGATES TO
CONVENTION.

Albuquerque will have seven dele
gates at the W. z. r. u, convention
at Belcn tomorrow, Monday and
Tuesday, whom all the white Rib
boners Of the state win be congre-
gated for a live meeting. These
delegates will be the city officers,
Mrs. NJ. L. HARDWOOD. Mrs. Charles
sutton, Mrs, Doe Kynett and Mrs. ID.
A. Pofterfieid. and the three official
delegates, Mrs. II. Y. labelle. Mrs.
J. A. Reynolds and Mrs. Thomas
Biakemore.
Mrs. N. J. strumquist, state presi-
lent of the organization. who has
lust arrived from "a world conven-
ton against alcoholism In Washing
ton. and from u national convention
Of executives. has big news for the
Frances Willard school, and an alb.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
SURPRISE PARTY FOR AIRS.
LEILA DAILY.

A very delightful surprise was
given last Saturday evening fer Mira.
Leila Daily, at hor home at eOi
South Walter. by so mombers OF the
Security Benefit association, OF which
organization Mrs. Daily IL secretary.
After the fun and furry Of tho sur
prise had died down, the guests
played cards and various games, and
at tho close OF the evening. good
things to cat were brought out, and
a delicious lunch was spread.
rms ~ y OF n series OF surprise
parties that the Organization elves
every two weeks to the various meme
bers OF the lodge. They were in pro-
gross during the summer. and light
deal. $50
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
CARD PARTY AT'L.o. o. +. HALL
TUESDAY.

The Women's Benefit Association
Of tho Maccabees viii give a benefit
card party next Tuesday afternoon az
the !. O. o. +. hull ON South Second
street. A number OF tables will DO
placed about the hall, dRintily ar
ranged for the game, and prizes will
be given for the winners. A refresh
mont committee will see to the light
enjoyable one. A charge will be
made for refreshments and prizes.
The committee on cards Is composed
OF; Mrs. Sadie Bowdich, Mrs. Nc
Court. and Mrs, Hammond. The
committee on refreshments Is: Mrs.
Katherine Fisher, Mrs. Lewis and
Mrs. Thomas Blukomorc.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
ALPHA DELTA FRAT
ENTEItTAINS FOR
MEN.

The men OF Alpha Delta fraternity
gave "a smoker at the Alpha Delta
house on the hlll'' last Sunday after
noon for all non-fratcrnity men liv-
ing at the mems dormitOry. This
was the first affair OF the school
yeur given by the Alpha Doltas, and
was a decided success. A n means
OF bringing all the mon OF the school
together and establishing n spirit Of
goodfellOwship, no better function"
could have been planned.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
HoUsEKEEPEiss' Gun
TO HAVE EXHIBIT Al
THE FESTIVAL,

The Housckcepcrs' club Of
Ranchos do Atrisco la to have a booth
In the Harvest Festival and Will eN-
hibit all the good things for which
The housckecper In a rural commh-
nifty is famed. All the activities OF
the club are being directed toward
making its display one of the finest.
After the work for hat Is over, the
club will probably hold the bencftt
dnnce, for which they have been
planning for the past few weeks, nnd
which promises to be u delightful
one.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
EPwoRTH LEAGUE SOCIAL
MONDAY EVENING.

The Epworth league OF tile Lead
Avenue Methodist church had a so
cial at the church parloTs Monday
eVcring that was guaranteed us "A
sure cure for the blues. The slogan
was III you're lonesome, come and
lose that lonesome feeling" Seventy
five young people must have been In
that state, for a cfowd uf Soung
people OF the high school and Unit
versity that numbered that. were
present. There were games OF all
kinds. but all the best kind of fun;
and there were some most delicious
Refreshments.
The object OF the social was to
brlpg The high school and University
students of the church together
where they could become acquainted.
and he provided through the church
with an evening OF jolly entertain
ment. This proved not to be Il hard
thing TO do, and the social was a de-
cidcd success. Miss Estcllc Wciscn-
bnch was In charge.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
OFFICERS OF Girl
RESERVES ELECTED.

At their first regular meeting OF
the new year the members OF the
Seventh and Eighth Grade corps Of
Girl Reserves elected tho following
officers: Chief scout, Catherine Nun
list; outings and innings chairman,
Holen R~osenbach; Service Squad,
Mary Livingston This corps Will
meet regularly ON Tuesdays with
Mrs. Paul Roberts as adviser.
Wednesday afternoon the Sixth
Grade corps OF Girl Reserves held
their election OF Officers and The fol-
lowing officers We're elected; Chief
scout, Ruth Hitchcock; outings and
innings chairman, Lorlno Hart; Ser
vice Squad, Lois schultz. Al their
next meeting these girls are planning
to bring in several new members.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
THE Two;TmHtfS oLuB MEETS
AT HRIDGE.

The Two-Thirty club, another little
organization OF bridge players, met
this week at the home OF Mrs. Nye
Martin, and spent a delightful after
noon at the very popular game.
There were three tables. The next
meeting win be held at the home OF
Mrs. Betz.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
YOUNG crowd DANCES AT
SAN JOSE.

A crowd of young people gave a
dance at the Armijo dance hall in
San lose Thursday evening" decide
ly %impromptu and informal affair.
and n that consequently proved to
be most enjoyable. There were about
nfty people present. a two piece Or
chestrn, members OF the Duke City
orchestra, playedk and with piano
and drums made dancing o difficult
thing to abandon. The frn stopped nj
midnight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
DANCE At ATRIsCo FOR
HIGH SCHOOL CROMD.

Mrs. @. W. Farrell was hostess at
an enjoyable dancing party last Sa'.
nrday evening for the young girls =
boys OF Ranches dc Atrlsco' The
affair, given In the Farrell home. was
attended by about fifty of the young
people and IA number OF the older
folks of the community, There was
excellent music and. during the oven
ing. hot coffee and cake were served
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
SURPRISE PARTY FOR
MISS JULIA RYAN.

A surprise party was given at tho
home Of Miss Julia Ryan Monday
evening by n number OF her neighbor-
hood friends. Whether OF not Miss
Ryan was completely and over
whelmlHgiy surprised Is not the point
In question. for The fact that her
friends made the party n very jolly
ono with singing and dancing aud
playing games. was sufficient to
maks the party a success. Those
who Comprised the party were Miss
Adeline clifford, Miss Eunice Brown,
Miss evelyn Brosey. Miss Alma
Frodcricks. Miss Grace llyun. Miss
Lillian irrederioks, Paul Frchericks.
Taylor brown, Cecil brown, Frank
Sena and William Ryan. aud MIS-.
j. j. Ryan.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
OCTOBER q,
ALPHA CHrS RUSH DATE.

The Alpha Chi Omega rush party
viii be given next Saturday evening
at the Alpha Chi Omega lodge, 1t2
Stanford venue. The only facts tho
sorority will give are that II Is a
dance, ana that II will be different 4"
hence their secrecy In the matter.
However, these different parties keep
n guessing, and the pleasure OF n
ucipation IL transferred TO the actual
realization.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
ALPHA DELTA n HAS
FIRST RUSH DATE.

Alpha Delta PRS rush duto w,,s
Friday evening. October lin other
formally because Il was an ultra
formal affair-a formal dinner pariy
at the home OF Mrs. b. n. KinneS.
on North High street. The table was
set for tw~enty-four. and the sorority
colors OF blue and white were carr
ried out In exquisite detail. This was
the First OF the rush parties given
this season.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
COUNTRY club DANCE
GIVEN TVfEtSDAY

The regular monthly dance Of he
Cot airy club was held last Tuesday
evening. The guests numbered 20.
and they danced until a late hour to
the latest song hits. as rendered by
n plano and drums. REFRESHMENTS
wore served by the committee which
had charge OF that feature; and, all
In all, the affair was n happy one
Harold Sellers. of the house commit
tee, was In charge.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
TO ORGANIZE NEXT WEEK,

The election OF class officers at INC
high school will he held next wcek'
The nominations were made TINS
week AID handed in to The faculty,
who will pass upon them before me
elections next week. The various
activities OF the classes Will be start.
cd In full swing AS soon as orguuizn-
lion Is completed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
GUILD MEETING WITH
MRS, KATHERINE FARRELL.

ST. Johns Guild will meet with Mrs.
Katherine Farrell next Wednesday ar
%tcrnoon, at her home l4O3 West
be present, al n number OF impor-
tnnt plans will come up for consldera-
ton.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
DOROTHY Il. McALLISTER
Telephone 3l5.

There is only n thing being lone this week In the society ncd. and
that IN politics My dear. II h the last word. CunvuNdng for registration.
attending lectures, receiving instruction In the Political subjects OF the day.
converting club meetings into ecntcrs OF political aeuvlp-thcsc are the
things that arr occupying the feminine interest this week. It may be- that
there win be a reaction. but take n word for II. 1t won't come unit. utter
election day There IL a spirit OF carpcaness prevailing among the feminine
the end.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
NIns. CARL GRUNMAN
ENTEnrTAINS CAIlD CIUH.

Tho jolly Seventeen Card club met
at the home of Mrs. Carl Grunnan
last Thursday Afternoon. with a full
attendance OF the members. A delight
full afternoon was spent at playing
five hundred, the prizes being won
by Mrs, Frances Shorer aud Mrs. Ed.
Torrpy,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
DINNER PARTY FOR
SENIOR GIRLS.

Miss Margaret EsIterday will en-
terrain the senior girls OF her history
class OF the high school at dinner at
the yesterday home on North Fourth
street Tuesday evening. Plans for
the senior girls league party Will be
formulated, for the business part. and
tine remainder OF the evening win be
spent In various pleasant ways.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
FIFTY WOMEN CANVASS FOR
VOTERS THIS WEEK,

The report from headquarters 10
that there have been so women en-.
gagged In the canvass Of the city for
the purpose OF Timing them up for
registration. They have been hard
at II since Tuesday, and were finish
ing up the last yesterday evening.
Mrs, Florence Poyas Johnston. vice
chairman Of the county democratic
committee, has been captain OF tho
teams. and the women are stating
modestly that the cataioRuing OF
voters will be moro thorough than II
has ever been before.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
Mrs. FRED CAMERON
ENIERTAINS AT BRIDGE.

Mrs, Fred Cameron was hostess on
Thursday afternoon at a bridge party
al her home on North Fourth street.
Five tables were PLAY cd. This IL tho
first OF a series Of bridge parties
which tho hostess has planned to
give throughout the fail and winter.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02

girl has hccn
photographed more than a thou
sand times. She Is Miss Violet
Oliver. l,alsln growers Of Calf
ornia selected her ns the prcttlcst
girl In that state last spring. The
picture shows her nj the door of
the white house. where she asked
for M interview with the president.
Miss Oliver has danced with the
prince of Wales and with BclRlum's
crown prince. and has escorted
Grown Prince Carol OF ltumnnia TO
u baseball game.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
c,T1zE ESs GLASS MEANS

The first Of the series OF lecture
coursos on citizenship instituted hy
the Business ana Professional Wom-
ems club was given nt the X. w. G. A.
recreation center Tuesday evening.
The speaker OF the evening was Al
torncy John n. simma, who repre-
scented the democrats. ana who Nna
asked TO explain the principles. the
issues OF the national convention.
the state platform, and the promises
In the state election. OF tho dcfno-
cratic party. MiaH Josephine pnr-
sons, representing the democratic
women IN the club. introduced tho
speaker. The audience consisted not
alone OF the bpsinons women OF tho
married women. "a the younger
women who are not members or tho
club.
II may be said that tho tone" OF
these political instruction meetings
for women was unconsci0uHiy ex-
pressed by Mrs. A. d. Htroup, who N
one OF tho most ardent republicans
IN the state, when she rose at the
conclusion OF Mr.. Simm's address,
and said; Mr.. slnims. l think that
Is the cleverest political speech I
ever heard; and I'm mighty clad YOU
are not a democratic candidate for
office, for l 'on't think l could resist
you" All the speakers-mons and
women alike-have carefully avoided
any TACK that would tend to unduly
influence the womcn's vctc; they
have fairly and honestly stated their
party'B principles, re-slated what
they have promised the people In the
state elections, explained the league
OF nations as their parties have hon
estly seen It's good or evil posaihill-
ties, n have, above all. stressed
those advices which will make the
ballot a thing Of power, and that
power a good one, In tho newly en-
franchised voters hands. Affiliate
with tho party which upholds your
best principles; vote for tho best man
in spite OF his party, and. above ali,
vote for those issues which will work
for the highest welfare OF your u
try and o statc-aa Mr.. Simms
stated II, Vote for old Mrs. Now
Mexico" And another point, which
the speaker fairly stated. Mon have
gotten to the point where they will
win out at all costs. We depend on
you TO put the wet blanket on any
thing that smacks Of political tran-
icking.'
A few question we're asked oy
some OF the women, and the meeting
closed with a vote OF thanks for the
speaker.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
Il. Y. r. U. HOLDS
MONTHLY SOCIAL.

The Junior Baptist Young Peoples
s.elety held a social In the church
parlors Friday evening for all young
people OF the church between the
ages OF 10 and 10. The evening was
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02

evening. at which there was a good
representation OF the membership,
a number OF the girls stayed for the
meeting Of the citizenship class. when
Attorney John +. simms addressed
form.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
HONOR OF sfits. FITCH
OF SOCORRO.

Thursday at q luncheon party at
Tomarlak Inn, In honor OF Mrs. fitch
OF Hocorro. wife OF Attorney Jamen
Fitch, one Of tine most prominent
law cfs In thu state. Luncheon was
served at / o'clock at a table laid for
six. Dainty appointments and a do
liciOus luncheon made the party a
most delightful one,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
Women Abandon Pleasure and Engage In Political Work Haruest
Festival Viii Be In Progress Last Three Daus Of Next Wee

all productions given at the school
during the winter Will be given by
the club. Meetings will be held every
Wednesday afternoon ne the high
school.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
I'III MIS- NINTH
ANNUAL RUSH"

The Phi Mu girls, with remark
able feminine ingenuity, combatcd
the shortage OF rush dates by pam
Mag a fQyt-in.one rush party for
tonight. II Will begin at 0 o'clock
this evening and end some time to-
morrow morning. II has been beau
tlfully planned. and all the ACQUIRE
mcnte, II they'll pardon the express
sion. are clever and dainty, For in
stance. II has been called officially.
by the sorority. the ninth ain "a
Phi Nu rush. Charmingly frank. ls
II not. when the rule has always
been TO completely eliminate that
word ''rush?" But these are the
features:
beginning tonight at $50, thirty
giS girls will be guests at dinner al
the Phi Mu house. They will be
served at little tables vi four; and
II would he nice 10 give some more
details. but that would spoil things,
week. Mrs George Mitchell Is in
charge OF the dinner.
Alter dinner, the boys will begin
to arrive, and the guests. then num-
being 10. Sill proceed to the Country
club, where q formal dance will be
given. There viii be palms and a
thrce-piecc orchestra and dress
suits and evening gowns and at mid
night. n twU-course supper viii be
served. Miss Grace stortz has
planned ali details for the dance.
Twenty girls will then spend the
night at the Phi Mu house ut u
''siumber party for which Miss
Frances white has arranged. 4 very
pretty breakfast party for them will
be given in the morning. with Miss
Betty Arnot In charge.
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spent In playing and In CON
tests, at the close OF which light re-
freHhmepts were served. This was
the regular monthly social Of the
society.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
MRS. MITCHELL HOSTESS TO
CIGR THIS WEEK.

The Ideal Card club will meet with
Mrs. Mitchell. at SIS West Copper
next Tuesday. This Is the regular
meeting OF the club. which plays
every other week..
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02

The c, Z. P. club held its regular
weekly supper at tho Y. w. Tuesday
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
FORTNIGHTLY CLUB WILL
GIVE OPEN PROGRAM TUESDAY,

lOhEN IGHILN CBtH WILL
GIVE OPEN pipOGHAM TUESDAY.
one OF tho most enjoyable affairs
the coming week has to offer Is the
opening program OF the Fortnightiy
Music club on next Tuesday, October
9th. and at which Il has invited tho
general public TO be It's guests. This
viii be tho first program OF the club
since tho summer recess was de-
dared. and with It's opening beslns
the series OF rare musical treats that
mark the winter. The program Is
made up OF local nrtlstb. who have
selected their numbers with great
care. This program follows:
Violin and Organ;
(al "Forsaken' ....,... Kosoi,nt
OBJ vision Jeanne D'Arc"
.......... ......,,. Gounod
Mrs. John D.. Clark, Mrs. d. W. Faw.
song.-iei5 Cradle Song tccllo
Obligato) ...~....,.,.... Krcislcr
Mrs. A. !. Ricdiing.
song-'A 4by' from "Jocclyu"
tCcllo Obllgato) ........ GODDARD
Mrs. J. q. Schwcntker.
Ccilo--"Ave Maria" 49,. Schubert
Mr.. Edward lica.
(a) Come Back ....,... narl
(b) Il hid Not Know ~vandcrpooi
(cl ~ Rose Once Bioomed'. Penn
MFR. Maurice Klein.
song-"on the Shore. Ncidllnscr
Mrs. A. ]. Hiediing.
(a) 'Mlnuctte" ......... Mozart
(bj From the Canobrake"
,...... .......... Gardner
(c) "Obertass"i ...... vienna wski
Mrs. John u. Clark.
Song-"I Know a Lovely Garden
,..... ......,....... DHardclot
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02
BUSINESS COLLEGE GIVES FIRST
DANCE or YEAR.

The business college social club
held It's first dance OF the school
year last night at Colombo hall ON
North Second street. The guests
were students and former students OF
tho college, and their friends; and n
committee OF students made all ar
rangements FOR tho affair. They In
oiuded music by the Colombo orch
estra, refreshments and a committees
to see that every n had a good
time. Those on the committee were
Hazel Reed. Harry Frederiy. l. Bod
inRficld, and Joseph FARRELL.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-02

The second Of the serle8 OF POLITE
cal instruction lectures instituted BY
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KAPPA's RUSH DATE
OCrOnEn 8.

The Kappa Kappa Gamma rush
party date has bcen ual.iod ns FRI
day, October 8. The girls will enfor-
tain AZ a dance at the Country Club;
but further than that, no details hnvo
been given out. Il IL safe 70 nay.
however, that II win be ono OF tho
functions OF tho fall season. and that
everything viii be planned TO mako
Il quite delightful.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-09-03
POLITICAL SCANDAL
NOW LOOKED FOR .
IN FUND INQUIRY
Blair, Called by Moore GA
ther Of the City Quota
Plan," Is Summoned.

CHICAGO, Sept S.--Subpoeuas for
a dozen or more witnesses were sent
out to-day by the Senate Committee
Investigating campaign contributions,
while the committee took recess
until Tuesday. Many OF those sum
moned, II was understood, were cited
TO the committee members by T. II.
Moore, pre-convention manager Of
Gov. Cox.
Il have the names OF men who
can give absolute proof that before
the public conscience was aroused the
heads OF this money getting organi-
zhtion publicly boosted that the
Blair plan would raise SIC, 900, 900, 9"
Mr.. Moore declared. One Of the sub
pOenas Issued was for Harry ".
Blair, assistant to Treasurer Fred w
Upham Of the Republican National
Committee. Moore declared Blair
was the father OF the city quota
PLAN" which was referred to by Gov.
Cox in his Pittsburgh speech.
Senator Reed has told Moore that
he wants facts not leads-the men
who could testify of their own know
ledge az competent witnesses in any
reasonable tribunal Rs TO the matters
at Issue"
Committee mombers here declared
they will search into the records OF
every political group. down 10 the
smallest ward unit, and that they OK
pect to ''uncork series Of political
scandals"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-09-03

been lntrusted with the data nos.
sessod by Gov. Cox when he made
his Pittsburgh speech. has turned
what seemed to be hopeless case
for the Democrats into one OF sensa-
uohal promise. Evidently impressed
with the poor showing the Democrats
had made during the past week and
with the convincing effect OF the in
dignant dehials by the Republican,
the Democratic leaders have decided
20 push the matter with all the vlgor
they possess.
Hints Of Jail sentences for those
who perjure themselves, talk about
producing men who were present at
the time an original typewritten list
OF quotas OF 100000 was approved
and threats In similar vein were
made by I'D Moore, the Cox manager,
who has taken charge Of the case.
The Republicans admit that various
quotas had been discussed during the
campaign. but insist they know moth
ing about the one mentioned by Gov.
Cox in his Pittsburgh speech
At the same time they talk angIi!y
in private OF certain Republicans who
are in reality supporters of GOV. Cox
and who are supposed to have fed
him" alleged Republican information.
This mysterious side OF the investiga-
tion, together with Mr.. Moore's persist
cnt references TO a dual organization
OF Republican finance directors oper-
Rtng In secret has az the last moment
revived interest In what had almost
proved fizzle for tho Democrats.