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The Washington herald., 1920-03-04
FUNDAMENTAL CONDITIONS
SOUND SAYS PRES. SABlN

Charles H. Sabin. president OF the
Guaranty Trust Company of New
York. made the following statement
yesterday:
Fundamentally economic condi-
tions in this country are sound and
in ordinary course of events should
remain so. While there is abun-
there is no sound justification for
pessimism." -. .-.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-04
GOLD FOR SOUTH AMERICA.

Between slO.ooo.O0o and $4,000
600 in gold coin probably will be
shipped this week to South America,
principally to Argentina, 1t was an
nounced last night Gold coin ex-
ports to South America since the
first of the year total approximately
SIS 200, 900.
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Local Securities.

washinsten steek Exehanss.
- gALE8-
washinston Railway and Electric pfd.. %
at 81.
second National Bank. s at i5a.
Columbia Grsphophone CON-. ? at Ah.
1910 at az.
AFTER CALL
Columbia Graphophone pfd.. 10 ateo.
tCorrection.-0id Dutch Market pfd. as OF
March should have been 1ok bid. offered
at 10h.l 81
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JUMP IN
AUTOEXPORTS
Passenger Cars Shipped
Abroad Last Year Show
Gain Of 88%.
SOUTH AMERICA LEADS
Truck Demands Increase
More Than l00%o Over
Previous Year.
SOUTH AMERICA LEADS

Net gains Of ssh per cent In car
exports and so per cent in, truck
shipments over the. year 1913 are
revealed in the. totals for the cal
endar year 1919. compiled by the
National Automobile Chamber of
Commerce from the monthly state
ments of the Bureau OF Foreign and
Domestic Commerce.
The curve Of increase fen OF
slightly during the latter part Of
the year, due to the exchange stu
alton.
Heaviest gains for the American
products were registered In the
noncar producing regions, such as
South America, the Far East and
Africa. The least progress was to
be noted in Europe and Great Brit
ain. where home manufacturers
compete.
Grand totals for the two years
are:
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THE DOLLAR IN FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
WASHINGTON BANK DEPOSITS.

The Comptroller
2s
Washington institutions
losses being insignificant - 80
The Washington herald., 1920-03-04

1919. 67,106 73,64z,035
South America increased its de-
mand for motor trucks over 100 per
cent, absorbing 7ss In comparison
with 3s4 Of the year previous. Pas
senger car gains in this section were
also healthy, totalling s.o16. in COM
parison with 6.7s2 Of the year be-
fore.
Canada was the largest purchaser.
taking S,s22 cars. only a slight gain
over the 1918 figure Of s,543. The
truck imports from the United
States jumped to 2.164. as against
1886.
England leads the field IN pas
senger car gains, buying $3.50 auto
mobiles from the United States, COM
pared with 39s OF the year before.
England's truck purchases, however.
decreased from 2.os0 in 1913 to $50
in\1s1s. The sale of army equip
ment accounts for the slump.
France and Italy are both re-
stricting the American product so
that exports to those countries are
falling OF; but Belgium. Norway.
Sweden. and Denmark. whose total
purchases from the United States
in 1918 were 10S trucks and 2se
automobiles, increased to 1,so7
trucks and 1888 passenger cars
during the past year.
Exports to Mexico went up over
100 per cent The Philippines more
than tripled their demand for trucks.
and the shipments to the noncontig-
uous territories of the United States
were six times as great as the pre-
ceding year in the truck field, and
seven and a half times in the pas
senger car line.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-04
DIVIDENDS.

H.reulss Powder Company-An extra divi-
danS Of ? pei cent has been declared on
the common stock In addition TO the regular
aSIa March %. to stockholders Of record
March 10.
R.,ular declarations.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-04

Statement Of the condition Of the Mutual
ife Insurance Co.. of New York. on the
list day of December. 1919. required
nder the District Of Columbia Code,
nended June 30. 1902. and August Is, 1911.
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Active New York Stock Exchange
LIBERTY BONDS.

q FURNISHED ny MooRHEAD = ELMoREl
s.1s (Members New York Stock Exchange)
LIBERTY BONDS. y -
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FURNISHED by W. B. Hibbs & Co.,
Yesterday's
GRAIN AND COTTON PRICES.

B. Hibbs e. CO.. Members Chicago Board of I
and New York Cotton Exchange)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
NEW PORTLAND

Dan and William Emery were
Sunday guests last week at the
home OF Milton Young.
Otis Hutchins is working for
. Thomas Hogan in sapping. Mr..
! Hogan plans to tap about 700 trees.
Sappins weather seems to have
really arrived
Miss Emma Tufts passed the day
Friday at the home of Mrs. Willard
Whliten. Miss Tufts was rendered
birthday party recently at her
home in kingtield, Among those at
tending from New Portland were
Miss Bernice Written and Charles
and Kenneth Written.
Mrs. Horey Hoyt is in Kingfield
caring for her grandchildren.
Miss Edith Knowles is passing her
vacation with her aunt, Mrs. John
Dunlap.
Miss Doris Dunlap and Vaughan
Davis returned home from DR.. Bells
hospital ct Strong on Thursday Of
last week.
The Women's Missionary Society
met with Mrs. Fay Weeks on
W VuiSSN>iS evening, MarCn %, Win
ii in attendance. An interesting
literary program largely based upon
the missionary studybook, was Civ
en-. also some music was enjoyed
Reports we're made by the visiting
committee. Three new associate
members. Fay Weeks, Eugene
Strickland and Harry. Atwood were
added. The mex, meeting will be
with Mrs. Ethel Scott on the las,
Wednesday evening in April.
Fernwood Grange met on Satur-
day evening. March 81. with 90 pres
ent. eight Of whom had the first and
second degrees conferred upon them
The new candidates were Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Daggett. Mrs. Ed Mich
OILS and twod aughters Eva and
Verna. Merle Merrill. Ralph Jordon
and Mrs Ray Luce. a supper will
be served a, the next meeting.
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NORTH AUGUSTA

Miss Hanley. formerly teacher of
the Jewett school. VINO has been seri-
ously sick at the home OF Archie
Scribner, was able to be moved to
her home last week. Mrs. Charles
Knowles accompanied Miss Hanley
70 her home. Miss Hanley sto ID the
Journey very we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ballard and
little daughter. Dorothy. and Miss
Nelma Knowles returned from Read
ing. Mass. last week, where they
have enjoyed 4 very pleasant visit
with Mrs. Billiards. aunt.
Mrs. Adiner Mitchell who has been
visiting her son Warren Mitchell at
Oakland. Ne. has returned to her
home on the Oakland road.
The mail carrier. Mr. Lord on
Route 1. found the roads in very bad
condition Monday. He broke down
and was unable to get thrugh with
lis mail.
Mrs. Nathan Grover, who was opera
ted on recently at her home is rest
ing comfortably. She has trained
nurse. Her many friends hope Tor 4
speedy recovery.
The Stone school did not open Mon
day, as the teacher. Miss Davis, was
unable TO set heer from her home on
account Of bad travelling.
Mrs. Lester league and daughter.
Amy. were callers at the home of
Mrs. Harry Ballard recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

books, stationery. umbrellas. muslin
underwear and corsets. For a fit
ting room for the corset department
the office WHICH now occupies a posi-
ton near the elevator we'll, will be
remodelled.
At the left of the main entrance
comes the hosiery counter. Next are
gloves. Knit underwear. art goods
and yarns.
The center space on this floor is
largely taken up BY three horseshoe
shaped show cases. The middle one
holding the jewelry. leather and
she'll goods. its right hand mate the
ribbons and notions and TO the left
neckwear. dress trimmings. hand
kerchiefs and veilings.
Throughout. the store is done in
mahogany and mahogany stain. AS
if to give the last touch of perfec
ton painters have just finished dec
Grating the exterior.
Travelling men from all over New
England pronounce the Adams store
the best arranged finest appointed
and most completely stocked of any
in Maine. The capital city thus lives
up to its reputation and citizens
have just cause for congratulation.
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''Should a Woman Tell"
Play With a Message

Big plays and good plays have
been given at the Colonial theatre,
tut Of them all, there has been none
that has had q greater human ap-
peal. a more vital message or more
gripping situations than the new and
big Metro special SHOULD a Woman
Tell" which will be seen at the coy
house on Thursday. 1t is not one of
the regular Metro productions: it is
bigger than the usual run and has.
therefore. been placed in the special
class, a fact that caused Manager
Appleby to pay big chunk Of
money for it. Alice Lake. a rarely
beautiful and talented young woman.
is the star Of the production and the
supporting cast includes such high
grade performers as Jack Mulhall
and Frank Currier. The query asked
| by the title is one that cannot fail to
! find a response in the mind of every
] woman who goes. Miss Lake will be
remembered by Colonial patrons be-
| cause of her great work as Noah
| Lake in "Lombardi. Ltd" the pic
) ture in which Bert Lytell recently
7; made such a huge hit here.-Adv.
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ADJUSTMENTS
ELSIE JANIS AT HER
BEST IN "THE IMP"
WRITTEN BY HERSELF

or course there is only one Elsie
Janis All the world knows that.
Augusta people have come to realize
it along with hundreds of thousands
Of others; So that it is only natural
that the matinee and evening per-
formances at the Colonial theatre
are sure to be witnessed by capacity
audiences. The name of the play in
which the international favorite will
appear is The Imp" and that just
describes the vehicle as it does the
star of the piece.
The famous performer has al.
kinds of opportunities to show her
,thequalled ability. The comedy
drama, too-for there is whole lo;
Of comedy to it-hrings in many un-
usual scenes not the least Of which
are some startling ard unfamiliar
pictures of the underworld
The Imp" was written by Miss
Janis in collaboration with Edmund
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ADAMS co. READY
FOR INSPECTION

After weeks OF tireless energy and
preparation the D. W. Adams Co. Of
ficially threw open its doors last
evening for the admiring approval
Of hosts Of Augusta people who
i thronged the isles and all available
tributed considerably to the enjoy
ment Of the occasion.
The great task of merging the
stocks Of two big stores into one
without any interruption in service
or any sacrifice Of familiar lines has
been accomplished even while
score Of painters, decorators and
carpenters were busy with altera-
tons.
All of the thoroughly modern store
eosiomcnt left by the Russell & Wes-
ton Company has been skillfully COM
| bined with the equipment brought
by the D. w. Adams Company with
harmonious and composite whole.
With such possibilities in furnish
ines and large floor area the store
has been rearranged along plans
NOTkSu Out Oy -AE <AudiAS ahu GA
ports in department store work The
ideas incorporate the greatest eff
cheney in arrangement. lighting and
economy, Of space.
The most conspicuous change has
taken place on the third floor where
all yard goods are now assembled.
This location gives food Of light
from both east and west windows.
assisting greatly in determining col
or values and harmcnies. The gem
e:al arrangement of this floor will
be greatly appreciated. The Offices
will also be located here.
The middle floor will continue to
! carry the suits. dresses. waists. in
, fants' apparel and millinery. all ar
ranged SO conveniently that direc-
J tons are unnecessary.
The first floor shows another I'M
portant Encouragement which will be
quickly appreciated. To the right Of
the vain entrance are the toilet
goods and following around this side
! of the store come in succession
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
GIRLS, CLUB NOTES.

Although the lecture for tonight
by Mrs. Fernandis Is called Off on ac-
count OF her. illness. the members Of
the club will meet. Every member is
urged to be present for the discussion
and plans for the big convention OF
Girls Clubs to be held at Bryn MaWr
college this June will be well worth
the while. This convention is held
every two years. Miss Paine will
give a talk on What it means to Be-
long" There will be plans to help
those who have not had sufficient
time to save up their dollars. Men,
bers who have attended previous con-
ventions are asked to come and tell
us about it. Miss Mildred Smiley will
tell us Of the good time she had at
Pittsburg. Is there anyone who at
tended last year ut Wellesley college?
Miss Henderson. chairman Of the
puhlHity committee, with members
of the committee will be on hand to
take subscriptions for the Club
worker"
The executive council will meet at
=! o'clock sharp and will plan to ld-
journ as near 73O as possible. There
is so much TO get in hand" before
the annual business meeting. April 3.
that the executive council are meet
ing weekly. Evening recreation for
this summer is underway. II you
would like to come and find out what
is on foot come and join the meeting
At I. The council meetings are open
10 all members. They are doing their
bit. come and do your bit Your club
needs every bit from every member.
Just think what Augusta Girls Com
munity Club could do if the $50 mem
bers were doing the same amount of
work as the council Of Is.
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Goulding, well known writer OF
screen plays. and is particularly
adapted to the talents of the star.
The result is that Miss Janis has
a vehicle that fits her admirably and
gives her excellent opportunity to
portray those talents tina: made her
famous on the stage. as well as to
bring out all Of the charm Of her
personality. It is a sort of a female
"Dr Jekyl" and "Mr. Hyde" role.
AS a wealthy girl who has made a
study of criminology, she wakes up
after an accident with the idea that
she is notorious female crook.
In this sub conscious state she
passes through many adventures I'M
til finally she Is cured by scientist
who has fallen in love with her. The
stage settings are in keeping with
the novel theme and Miss Janis is
ably supported by Joe King and a
prominent cast.
A smashing two-reel comedy.
another Outing Chester educational
finn and the favorite Ford weekly
will also be seen ON the program
Adv.
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VASSALBORO

NORTH-Stanton Aver returned
to his work in Berlin. n. H.. Tuesday
after passing the weekend with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs +. c. Aver.
kennebec Lodge. No. 1el. I. o. Q.
F., will confer the initia,ory degree
upon four candidates at its next
meeting. March 80. supper after
the work.
Mrs. W. F. Berry is visiting her
daughters in Massachusetts
Alfred Jones shipped two cars Of
apples from E. H. Cooks last week.
The sleigh;ng is now a thing Of
the past and the wheeling is not
much better.
Vassa.bo-o Grange Will hold Al all
day meeting March 80.
Harry Lee loaded a car Of apples
at Nassaiboro last week.
The tar for the Federal road has
arrived and is being distributed
along the road from the Wins,ow
lire.
r. O. Denico is assisting James
Philips on Route ~ with the mail
this week.
T. H. Starkey has hold his apples
to Harry Lee and they were shipped
last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
SIDNEY

NORTH-Fourteen ladies Of the
Farm Bureau met with Mrs. F. E.
Blake Tuesday to cut patterns and
dresses from the Hoover patterns.
Mrs. Amy Bailey of Riverside was
guest Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
S A. Clark Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. s. Benson who
has been passing the winter with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wyman. moved
Wednesday TO the Wyman farm on
Robinson hill. They were accom- :
panied by Mrs. Benson's son. How
ard Whitney for a short vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hughes Of
Vassalboro are receiving congratu-
lations on the birth of a daughter
Arlene Ethel. Mrs. Hughes was
formerly a Sidney girl, Irene Field.
the daughter OF George Field.
Lawrence Lyon and Charles Gun
ming are doing quite 4 business boil
ing down sap. They have several
trees tapped and use a large kettle
suspended over fire in the yard for
their outfit.
Quite 4 gathering Of friends and
neighbors Of Mr.. and Mrs Arthur
Stevens gave them a little celebra :
ton Monday evening in honor OF
their seth wedding anniversary
They we're entertained with choice
selections on the graphaphone.
Cake. coffee and punch were served
and a purse Of money presented TO
the couple with best wishes for
many happy returns of the day.
Mrs. Enie Field returned Wednes-
day from Oakland where she passed
several weeks with her daughter.
Mrs. Alice Blake.
LOra Field is visiting at Julia
Lyons for a few weeks.
Sidney Grange gave instructions
in the first and second degrees to a
class Of seven last Thursday eve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
CLINTON

\eighbors of Retire Weber gathered
at his home Monday evening and pleas
antly surprised him in honor Of his Sfh
birthday. Mr.. Weber was presented
with a book and a box Of oranges. The
evening was passed in soclal way ana
various games were enjoyed. DELICIOUS
refreshments were served. These pres
ent were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wakely'
Mr.. and Mrs Henry kidder. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbur Holt and daughter Mar
tina, Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Hall and TWO
children. Everarc: and Ruby. Mrs. Eliza
Mc\aily, Mrs. Lima Kendall. .. W.
Fisher. Mrs. l.. a. Harmon, Harriet
Brown. Archie Weber.
George Drake. student at Bowdoin
College. is passing his Easter vacation
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. William
Drake.
Frank Besse of Albion has been the
guest of his brother. Floyd r. Besse.
Miss Olive Game. a student at Mas
son Institute. Springvaie. is passing
her vacation with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. Cain.
Mr.. and Mrs 3. J. Siros left Monday
for Wa,e.ville. where they will reside
George McKerney has returned from
a few da s stay in Portland.
7. A. Harmon is in Portland, called
there bv the illness of his sister, Thel-
ma Spaulding. who is patient at the
Maine General hospital.
Carroll Besse has returned to Boston
after passing a few days with relatives
in town.
Mrs. +. E. Merrill Of Newport was
the CUES: Of her father, r. B. Thomp-
son, Tuesday.
A.E. Weber was a business caller in
Burrham Tuesday.
Miss verd Moore Of York was a re-
cent guest of Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Long
f,,-
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TRACK TO BE
MAJOR SPORT
AT CONY HIGH

- eSNSi IltiuSN SuuIt VIII DC MADE
this season 10 make track one Of the
major sports al Cony. Until last
season the local high school had
been Well represented. but last year
a continuation OF events such as the
sickness oi good track men. men
.savlng school. down in rank and
o-Hc- r.!Shaps caused the interest
- track II sink 10 Il minimum. The
poor condition ofIhe old track at, the
Driving Park has also proved dis
couras.ng 20 candidates.
This season time anu money Will
Il spe2: 10 prepare sui.ablep lace
tor field events &, the school and
running Will be done mostly on
Bangor street
The campaign started with the
election of Douglas Newman as
captain OF the team fer 1920. Capt
Newman IS good man in the shot
puv. He VII! make good leader and
PHI pep" into the men.
The S;uden, Council will NEE. to-
day and nominate candidates for
manager and assistant manager Of
the outti, and only live ones" Will
DC selected
The mass meeting OF the boys
Monday il Assembly hall when they
were addressed by Principal Nash
and Coach Thompson. aroused much
enthusiasm and many plan to so in
for track. The coach assured the
men thar experience was entirely
unnecessary. as many star has
kept hidden by failure to try out"
and many develop Very rapidly.
What ia necessary. however. is
constant daily practice and training.
Track more than any other sport
depends on regularity in practice.
diet, sleep and nothing hut a little
exercise gained from hit or miss
practice.
While there is but enc other let
ter man beside Capt. Newman in
school. there is Noble. good quar-
ter miller. and there is plenty Of ma
terial that work will develop.
Plummer is a good man in the
jumps: Hunnewell and Brennan 6,
putting the shot: Hewins Knowles.
Harrington. Caswel and Giddings
should make eood men in the dash
es. Murphy. Thomas. Beale. Noble,
wyman. Jenkins Sawte,le. Vi!es
should do we'll in the distances.
With men such as these and the
probability % more material MAX
ing its appearance Cony's track
prospects look good. and il good in
s,ruction means anything they will
set it from Coach Thompson. He is
well qualified in track. having when
in college captured points regularly
in the State meets in jumps. hurd-
les and quarter mile. Cony's decis-
i've victory over Gardiner two years
ago shows what may be done. Cn-
fortunately. facilities are poor but q
whole lot can be done with bis
squad and the right spirit. Besides
earning the right to wear the &C.
and engaging in the most beneficial
Of sports the team viii have an cp-
portunity to compete in Ave meets
The tentative schedule is as fol-
lows:
Cony In,erclass track meet abou.
middle Of May in Augusta.
Dual meet with Gardiner Hish-
date pending. Augusta.
Rowdoin Inter scholastic meet.
May 80. AZ brunswick.
Bates Inter- scholastic meet. June
s. at Lewiston.
Pcntathlen Championship. June
IL. at Augusta,
The schedule should be q big in-
ducement for men 10 come cut for
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.FRECKLED GIRLS
Try This to Make Freekles Fade
Away

Just apply little kiatho Beauty
Cream every nighi and morning with
= IRE finger tips, After \ few regular Sp-
plicatsons with this fragrant beauty
crean,--watch the freckles gradually
fade away.
Girls who believed {he:r freckles would
never 80 away nave been utterly
smsxsd. after using ktntho Beauty
Cream 10 see the remarkable difference
Il made.
This i. YOUR chance TO get rid Of
those tiisasuring frsck.es. When your
friends ask YOU what made your COM
plexion SO clear-,ell them Kintho
Beauty Cream did II.
Ktntho has been used for ID years to
remove stubborn. blosehy freeksoS ANY
can supply you.--Adv.
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Colonel. Albert Greenlaw. who has
just returned from Washington. D.
c.. brought greetings to local friends
from Lieut.. Wilbur T. Emerson. for
merly manager Of the Augusta house
and who entered the aviation service
early in tho war. Lieutenant Emer-
son is now stationed at the Washing
ton aviation field as finance officer. IS
enjoying tho work. Is the picture Of
health and has recently purchased n
home in that city. He was delighted
to SEQ someone from Augusta and
sent word for all from "home" visit
ing that city to- be sure to look him
-up,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

Ralph w. Emerson gave on Tues
day the first Of a series Of talks on
Interesting features in the west to
the pupils Of Miss Wilbur's room.
sixth grade, at the Harrington school.
He talked on the salmon industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

The East Side association will meet
this afternoon at the City building
As there Is business OF importance to
be considered o large attendance Is
desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

ming. Next Thursday will be an all
day meeting with Cascade Grange as
guests The third and fourth de-
grees Will be given in the forenoon.
and the lecturers program viii oc-
cupy the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
AUGUSTALOCAL

Rev. A. Francis Walch will so to
Dexter on Friday to preach at the
Good Friday service to be held In
the Universaiist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

land Monday voted TO call - ne
Passionate Rex. Joel II. Metz &"
Winchester, Mass. ard i. IS under
stood that he is willing TO ae?''
beginning his duties in Ss2:sc'htF'
as he Is on the eve o. depAgI-.t ~
Tralsylvaria.