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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
ARMY TO FEED POOR.
Salvationists Want Donations For
Annual Christmas Dinner.

Christmas forenoon the Salvation
Army workers will distribute to poor
families of the city baskets contain
ing Christmas dinners. The army
will not solicite for money or food
for these baskets, as has usually been
the custom. The only public solicita-
ton that will be continued will be at
the kettle that has already been
placed in Main street.
However, the army will appreciate
any gifts of money, checks or food
that may be mailed or left at the
army building, IL North First street.
Those who wish to give food such as
canned fruit, vegetables, potatoes,
etc., can telephone TIA and the gift
will be called for.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
SAC CITY VETERAN DEAD
William 7. Brown Dies at Ho.pitaI
of Cerebral Hemorrhaoe

william !. Brown Dies at Hospital
OF Cerebral Hemorrhaae.
William Il. Brown, of Sac CIV q
member of the soldiers home. died
at the home hospital at $40 this
morning of cerebral hemorrhage. He
was born in Washington county, New
York, April IT, 1888. He enlisted in
Company A. Thirtieth Illinois infan-
try, Aug. 2s, 1862. in Mercer county.
Illinois, and was discharged at Louis
vile, KY, July IT, 1866. He entered
the home from Sac City, Sept. 3.
1900. He later left the home but was
readmitted Aug. 20, 1920. His widow,
Mrs. Sarah M. Brown, a member OF
the home, survives him as does a.
niece, Mrs. w. o. Briggs, of Leon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Tor the coming year. The present
director. G. C. Peterson. will preside.
Farmers of the community have
requested that the shipping associa-
ton plan be brought UP at the same
time. The proposed association will
reach, farmers in the corners Of four
counties-Marshall, Tama, Poweshiek
and Jasper-and those residing in this
district are expected to attend. The
association is not for Marshall coun-
ty residents alone but for the pur
pose OF serving the territory contin-
gent to Gilman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
UNCLE TOMS CABIN.
At tho Odeon Theater Monday, Mat
inee and Nioh+-


An event looked forward to with
more than ordinary interest theatre
cally is the coming Of William H.
k1bbles greatest revival Of Harriet
Beecher Stoves lovable story Of
Uncle Toms Cabin" Mr.. Kibble's
reputation as a promoter of big pro-
auctions is well known by theater-
goers, but few are aware that the
coming event is one Of the most gil
gant1c and elaborate that has ever
been attempted in America. Not only
does Mr.. Kibble promise to bring a
large company, but also a carload of
scenery and bloodhounds. Uncle
Toms Cabin" will hold the boards at
the Odeon Theater Monday, matinee
and night. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
HONOR LETTERS AWARDED.
Seventeen High School Football Men
Are Given Ms,

Are Given Ms.
Seventeen members of the high
school football squad were awarded
honor ms" Friday night between
halves Of the Marshalltown-s Story
City basketball game. The letters
were presented by Coach Day, who
announced that the Shirley scholar
ship prizes Of SIS each to the member
of the first squad and to the member
OF the second team ranking highest
in scholarship went to Mason, of the
first team. and Andrews of the second
squad, The prizes were given by
Principal Shirley to encourage a high
standard OF scholarship among TIE
athletes.
The members Of the football squad
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Local Weather Record.

Forty-five and 33 were the ex-
tremes Of temperature Friday, COM
pared with "a and 26 Thursday and
10 above and % below zero a year
ago Friday At this morning, 50;
yesterday, 33.
Barometer: a. M, $685. a. m.
yesterday. so. Probably unsettled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
SHIPPERS NAY ORGANIZE.
Meeting at Gilman Tuesday r
Pnrnoea IF 0roani.,;no

Meeting at Gilman Tuesday For
Purpose of Organizing.
Live Stock shippers of the Gilman
neighborhood will meet Tuesday at
Gilman to discuss an organization
similar to those formed in other parts
of the county. The meeting will be
held in connection with the annual
meeting Of the members 81. the farm
township, which is called for
o'clock at the G. A. r. hall. The
farm bureau meeting As for the pur-
pose Of electing school district CO.
operators and township director
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Twenty Per Cent Discount.

twenty Per Cent Discount.
We have about 200 storm sash and
doors that we do not want to carry
over to next winter, and to close
them out we will make a special offer
of 20 per cent discount. That is less
than You can buy the glass for. C.
A. Buchwald Lumber Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Conversational Church.

CONGREGATIONAL OhUTCH.
The Congregational church., at
Main and Fourth streets, will hold
four great services tomorrow, at 10,
II, and 6:l5 o'clock. The music
will be good and uplifting, the
preaching educating and inspiring;
services emphasizing Pilgrim prin-
ciples. A church with home atmos-
phere. welcoming all. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Correcfion

An item appeared in the Red Ball
ad in Fridays paper which read five
pounds red Karo syrup for IA cents.
This item should read five pounds
red Karo syrup Al cents.--Advertise-
ment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
ANOTHER LOWE CHILD DIES
Baby Girl Second Pneumonia Victim

in Ten Days.
Amelia Arabella, baby daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Lowe. died Fri
day night at o'clock Of pneumonia.
at the home Of her parents, two miles
north of the city. She had been sick
week. The child was born Jan. 7,
1918. Mr.. and Mrs. Lowe have son.
Kermit, aged 5 years. Another son.
Chester Eugene, died Of pneumonia
Nov. 80.
The funeral will be held from the
w. S. Sisson home, two and a half
miles southeast Of Written, Sunday
afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial will he
at the Benson cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

receiving the honor letters were Cap
tain Thompson. Thomas, Geivin,
Grimes. Sergeant. Connolly. Mold,
Mason, West, Ware Travis, Everist
Clemens, Huercher, Bntesole, Rinden
and Whitaker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Licensed to Wed.

BENJAMIN Ehrlich, aged 81, and
Evelyn Balderson. aged IS, both IL
Melbourne.
Burr Atkinson. aged %. of State
Center. and Neva L. Davis, aged Is,
of Albion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Temple Chapter Of the World Wide
1uiid or the Baptist church will meet
Monday with Mrs. Elmer Rhodes, AS
North Eighth street. Miss Fanny
Vosburg will entertain with Mre.
Rhodes. A covered dish supper will be
served at $3.50.
The Covenant Daughters of
the CONGREGATIONAL church will en-
JOY Christmas party at the church
al 6:15 Tuesday Members will bring
sandwiches. dishes and either a coy
cred dish or so cents.
The Pythian Sisters will meet In
Moehrl hall at 8 o'clock Monday
night.
The entertainment committee is
arranging for a dancing party for
members of Elmwood County Club
at the club house Thursday night,
DEC. 16, providing the weather per-
mits.
The sisterhood of Bethany I'nitee
Brethren church will meet at the
parsonage Wednesday afternoon to
tie comforter for Mrs. Hicks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
At the HOSPITALS.

Mrs. G. A. Tenant. of Mount Ayr
mother of Mrs. o. l.. Peterson and E.
NJ. Tenant, South Twelfth street
who submitted to an operation at the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
"Y." Bible Glasses Start Jan. s.

~" Bible Glasses Start Jan. s.
The Y. M. c. A. boys bible classes
Will start Jan. S. The high school
classes will be at noon and the gram
mar school at 6:15 Lunch will be
served for both, as in previous years.
Business men will lead the high
school boys. The grammar school
classes will be in charge OF the lead
ers from the high school, under the
supervision of Boyde f. Edgar, boys
secretary
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

st. Thomas hospital Wednesday
morning Is recovering nicely.
Miss Hazel Roundy, sol North
First avenue, was removed to the
Deaconess hospital Friday night for
treatment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
JAMES A. MORRIS DEAD.

Former Local Man Dies Near Tama
After Long Sickness.
James A. Morris, formerly of this
city, died at 1880 this morning at his
home three and one -half miles south
west Of Tama. He had been sick for
several months. Mr.. Morris moved
to Tama county two years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
For Sale.

For Sale.
Army coats, blankets, wrap leg
gins at bargain prices. Johnson's
bicycle shop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
SHORT COURSE IS
PLANNED FOR CITY
THREE WEEKS OF INSTRUCTION
FOR PAINTERS, PAPER HANG
j ERs AND DECORATORS.
COURSE is FREE-ENRoLL
WITH SUPERINTENDENT

Instruction to Be Given Under Ar
ranaeme,ts Made BY State Board
for Vocational Education-course
to Be Held Late This Month or
Early In January.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

We are in need of lady book
keeper. Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Miss Betty Carpenter arrived home
Friday after a trip to Chicago, Cleve-
land, o., and Amigo, Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Give us the opportunity to prove
the superiority of the master car
buretor. Hewitt's garage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Bread is a mans best food; order a
sack of Betsy Ross flour today.-Ad-
yertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Why wouldn't good searchlight
be a file present for hubby? Ben and
Lew
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

New novelties for gifts arriving
daily. If IN doubt visit our store all
be relieved. Moehrl's Book Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Mrs. Fred Venable. OF Osk aloosa
spent Friday in the city as the guess
of Miss Ruth Lane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Social Affairs Women Clubs ;: Churches and Iodo.,

Mrs. Albert Carlson Gil West Church
street, Friday afternoon Mrs. Carl
henderson, president, Mrs. Gus Mold
vice president, Mrs. Ed Rosengren
treasurer. and Mrs. John Westland
secretary. A business and social
hour was enjoyed and refreshments
were served
The Past Noble Grands' Association
or Marshall elected the following Of
hcers Friday afternoon: Mrs. A. NJ
Cory, president: Mrs. Dena Slocum
vice president, and Mrs. John Twigg
treasurer. Music was enjoyed during
the social and the members pieced
quilt blocks. Refreshments were
served by Mrs. G. E. Gaunt and Mrs.
T.. b. Clinton.
The Lilac Crochet Club was en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. G. p.
Larson. GOT West Church street, Fri
day afternoon. A business meeting
was held and social hour was en-
1oyed. Refreshments were served.
O @ @
Inc Ladies' Aid of the Baptist
church held its annual election Fri
day at the church. Fifty-tive men,
oers attended the meeting and en-
ooyed the covered dish luncheon. Mrs.
l.. r. Kellogg was in charge Of the
study hour and Mesdames j. w. Pur-
sell p. z. Glldner, Henry White and
l. Nv. Brownc were the hostesses.
Inc OFFICERS elected were Mrs. H. F.
clemens, PRESIDENT; Mrs. J. w. Stew
art, vice president: Mrs. A, ]. Souv,e.
second vice president Mrs. J. B. Nc
Endree, secretary, and Miss Minnie
Randall treasurer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

All the latest hits in sheet music.
Let Miss Stockwell help you choose
your Christmas selections. c. E.
Pickard
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Dance tonight at American hall.
American Dance Club Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

The Covenant Daughters Of the
Congregational church will have a
Christmas party at the church Tues
day, Dec. IA at 6:15. All members
their own sandwiches and dishes and
either q covered dish or so cents in
money. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Take home a game of Touring"
With you. Moehrls Book Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Mrs. John Gatewood, Of Delta, re-
turned to her home Friday after a
visit at the home of her son, Charles
H! Gatewood
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

KODAK 0ntShlng. HubleTS.
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Or. Billiard. osteopath. % W. Main.
Columbia Grafonolas and records
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

II he is getting along without
radiator cover or a cover for his
motor hood why don't you make him
q present Of one? They're, not ex-
pensive and they last a long, long
time. Ben and Lew:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Word from Pasadena, Calf, tells
Of the illness of Marcena Stone, for
merly of this city. who is patient
in a Pasadena hospital. suffering
from heart disease.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Mrs. Fianna B. Kaufman, former
ly of this city, but now of Los Ange-
les, Calf, reached home this week
from Mancos, Col, where she has
been spending the summer with her
daughter, Mrs. Jay Trotter. accord
ing to word reaching the T.-R. from
Los Angeles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Two private compartments In COM
nunity garage to rent; convenient in
every particular, separate entrances
no heat, s. a month. E. E. Downing,
phonos on on tn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

Our candy case is full of all kinds
of penny goods for the kids. Call at
211 North Thirteenth. street, SUMMIT
Cash Grocery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
COCKRELL RELATIVES
ARE HEARD At TRIAL
Murde. Case Prosecution Offers
Further Evidence Regarding
Death of Mrs. Cockrell.

The prosecution continued today its
attemp. to weave a ne: OF circum-
stances around Philip S. Cock rell, who
is on tr;s before Justice Gould and a
jar II Crimin;.; Division on a
chat. OF Grsi degree murder.
Cockreii IS said to have killed his
wife. Pear Eortense Cockrell. while
she lay iii bed at her home, Go Il
street northess-, July 1. 1918.
The 5iood-stained bar OF iron which
the government: sayS the husband hid
in the room, and with which he is al
legged to h.v,s< stack his victim on
the head. causing her death. was
identified by Ite1bsr. Godfrey.
brother of the decea sod. as having
been kept IN h. cellar of their home.
Members Of the family of the de-
ceased and J. Fred Huber. n boa RIDER
in The house at the time of the tras
Ssl. was heart, on the :l,ght OF the
homicide
sister of the victim said that
Cockrell treated his wife and her to
ice cream a few hours before the
killing and that the accused and his
victim exchanged endearing words a
that time.
The government seeks to prove that
Cockrel1. premeditating the crime,
sough, a reconciliation with his wife,
from whom he had been separated.
and when opportunity presented kill
ed her.
The defense will claim insanity. The
husband is alleged to have told the
police that his wife would not cease
her practice of receiving attentions
from other men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
COMMUNITIES TO ELECT.
Vooting foor Secretaries Will Be
Held Next Tuesday.

Election Of community secretaries
will be held Tuesday. May Is. AT all
community crntorS. The polls will
open at : o'clock in the evening and
will remain open until 10 o'clock
Every adult. white or colorcd in the
organized communities is entitled to
vote.
The candidates and the places for
voting are AS follows: Park View.
Miss +. $. Farley, Mrs f.. j. Ward.
Miss Edith Shannon: Eas, Washing
ton eastern High. Mrs. l.. w. Har-
dy: Thomson, Mrs A. G. Driscoii: Pet
worth. Mrs. A. McElroy. Miss + +.
ON.il. Mrs. CrisyeH; Elizabeth V.
Brown. Mrs. g., w Stone. Mrs. X. +.
Jackson. Mrs. ID. e. chace: johnson
Powell. Mrs j. H. Hunter: Southeast
fTylerp. Mrs. NJ. W. Davis. Mrs. w $.
Hall: Margaret Wilson cleveland).
Mrs. Eva Wilson: Wilson Normal. Mrs.
7. r. keblrr. Dunbar. Mrs. Al. a. Taps
colt: Birney. Mrs. X. Stewart. Miss NJ.
lite; Miner Normal, Miss y. Quand"r
Randall. Mrs. r.. r. Ellis. Mrs. .. Ma
honey. Mrs. e. Harris: West Washing
ton PhAlipsp. Miss =. Gaskins: Gar
net Phelps. Mrs. j. Layton. Mrs. 4. q.
Green: Lov-joy. Mrs. X j. Gray. Mrs.
II. Edwards: Burrville. Mrs. G. Knox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
Mr.. BAKER TO SPEAK AT
AMPHITHEATER OPENING
Will Deliver Address at Dedication
Ceremonies in Arlington
Saturday.

The Secretary of War. as chairman
of the Arlington Memorial Associa-
ton. will make the opening address
at the dedication and ceremonies to
be held next Saturday in connection
with the turning over of the amphi-
theater to the Grand Army of the Re
public.
The commander of the Eastern De-
partment has been directed to send
tn" band and the sd Squadron of
the Sd Cavalry from Fort Myer to
Washington. D. C.. May Is. to par
ticipate in the parade in connection
with this dedication.
The troops will assemble at the
intersection of 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue. at 1915 am. and
parade along the Avenue between 18th
and 18th streets. The ceremonies at
Arlington will be opened by selec-
ton from the Marine Band, followed
by an invocation. after which the Sec
rotary of War will make a brief ad-
dress and formally turn over the Ar
lington Memorial amphitheater to the
Communicative chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic. who will pre-
side during the remainder Of the
meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
Bad Luck

1t is seldom ills are single; i'll
a regiment they rise. and our
scalding teardrops mingle with
the tears OF other guys. When
ia blaze calls out the tire1nen,
there'll be seven i'll row. while
the bards and kindred lyremen
chant the litany of woe. Now a
tire sustains puncturc. i'll a
long cross-country run, and the
driver. at this juncture, knows
his grief is but begun. Not a
parasang he'll travel. but a tire
is running fiat; tacks and nails
and chunks OF gravel all con-
tributing to that. TO the morals
undermining are such grievous
things as these, and his Ian
guage, hot and shining, willis the
leaves on nearby trees. Things
go wrong at early morning,
wrong when from y.ur couch
YOU start. and you take it as a
warning that the day will break
your heart. For our evils come
cavorting, not, alas, as single
spies: but in legions they ccne
snorting, as we sadly swat the
flies. But they'll soon have run
their courses. and the luck will
change awhile: from our woe
we'll have divorces, and we'll
spring the old-time smile.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
THURSTON'S RETENTION
URGED IN RESOLUTION
Business High Alumni Send Copies
to Senator Sherman, Superin-
tendent and School Board.

Copies of resolution adopted by
the Business High School Alumni AS
sociation indorsing Ernest l.. Thurs
ton as Superintendent of schools and
urging the board of education to re-
consider it's decision in notifying him
that he will not be reappointed at the
expiration of his present term. on
June 30 were sent today to Senator
Sherman. chairman of the Senate
school investigating committee: the
superintendent and the school board.
The resolution pointed out that the
testimony before the Senate school
committee did not prove Supt. Thurs
ton as 'inefficient.' and that he
should be reappointed lin the interest
of the schools and the people of the
District"
The resolution was adopted at a
meeting of the alumni association
May ,.
The association is to hold it's if
teenth annual excursion to Marshall
Hall on Friday, June 4. lie Roy Fina-
gin, chairman of the excursion COM
mittee, has announced the following
appointments of assistants: Waldo
Tastet. secretary: Joel Deuterman.
finance; A. C. Houghton. arrange
ments; Norman E. Duehring, adver-
features; Vernon Snow. posters; Mrs.
T. Ellis Allison. tickets; Vincent F.
Callahan. publicity: Henry A.
Schweinhaut and lie Roy S. Mann, spe-
ciat assistants: Miss Blanche Acher.
Alfred McGarraghy. Herman Becker.
Miss Helen Barrett and James c.
Wilkes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
HORSE SHOW CROWDED.
MANAGEMENT Gets Potomac Park
Stables From Government.

Swamped by hundreds OF entries
from ali sections Of the country. far
in exc. IS of all expectations based on
it's annual exhibitions of former years
the National capital Horse SHOW ana
Amateur Military Racing Association
VIZ forced today to purchase from the
Government number Of frame stables
IN Potomac Park to provide for the
animals Of visiting exhibitors VINO
have engaged stalls for the coming
show and race meeting. May IL TO =.
Every stall at the show grounds at
the virginia end of the Highway
bridge had been taken Saturday army
otficials. when approached regarding
the purchase Of the stables IN Poio-
mac Park and their removal to the
show grounds acquiesced imm edlateiy.
the result being that sixty additional
stalls will be added to those at the
grounds today. These Will take care
Of the entries until other accommo-
dations can be made.
The management has announced that
ample provision will be made Tor
stabling all animals at the show
grounds. even if the appeal has to be
made to local exhibitors entering at
thu eleventh hour to stable their en-
tries at their own stables in the city:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
RUMOR DECLARED UNTRUE
Reported Changes in State Depart
ment Officially Denied.

1t is expected that first assistant
secretary of state will be appointed
by the President in few days to
ill the vacancy caused by the appoint
ment of William Phillips. former in
cumbent, as United States minister to
the Netherlands
Official denial is made at the State De-
partment of the report that Hugh Glib
son. minister to Poland. now temporarily
on duty at the State Department, is to
be appointed first assistant secretary OF
state and that George Summerlin. sec
rotary and charge d'affaires at the
City of Mexico. is to be made minister
to Poland. Mr.. Gibson has made it
clear that he is deeply interested in
his work in Poland and desires TO re-
sumo his duties there in few weeHs.
Mr.. Summerlin has a most important
post and could not easily be replaced
curing the present crisis in Mexico.
AZ is we'll known. Mr.. Polk. under
secretary of state. contcmpiates an
early retirement from public service
for the purpose Of taking long va
cation for the benefit Of his health.
which has been impaired by his 2rdu-
Gus duties during the war and since.
He will retire as soon as the Presi-
dent and Secretary Colby have select
ed his successor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
MR.. ALEXANDER NAMED.
Will Be Chairman of Committee
Pan-Americans Urged.

Secretary Alexander of the Depart
ment of Commerce has accepted from
Secretary Houston of the Treasury De-
partment the appointment as chairman
of permanent committee to investigate
international problems of Transports
ton and communication, as recommend
congress.
The committee is to make recommen-
dations to the proper governments for
improvement Of existing facilities and
to recommend new development Of COM
mercial relations between the American
republics where it is deemed advisable