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REPORT Of ACTIVITIES
IN PRISONERS BEHALF
Relief Society Spent Less Than
$1,000 in Five Months-Help
in Pardons.

Less than $4,000 was needed to con-
duct activities of the Prisoners Re-
lief Society from November 1. 1919.
to March 81 last. according to state
ment just issued.
The total budget was s2.9S1. Of
this amount, 1924 was used for clerks
and attendants; 1913 was used for
executives salaries; $553.3O was used
for feeding. lodging and equipment:
1851 for postage and office expenses;
s339.01 for printing and publicity
work; $2e9.61 for interest and pay
ment, and So for gifts in cash.
1900 Letters Sent Out.
More than 10000 letters were sent
out during the period covered in the
report The report states:
We have interested social workers
in every important city in the
I'VE advise thousands of wives,
mothers and children in regard to
pardons and paroles.
I'm a statement Of this kind 1t is
impossible to put some of the most
important items of our work before
the public, because 1t is welfare work.
We therefore invite personal in
vestigation."
A statement issued by Louis f.
circuit of Boston, chairman of the
that latter an absence of more than
year and half it has been a pleasure to
come hack and find everything run
ming smoothly and the same monu-
mental job being done on an income
which would scarcely lubricate the
official wheels of an average char
liable organization. have been great
ly pleased with the evidence of COM
petent direction.
Has Invited Investigation.
DR.. budding. founder of the relief
work in a statement announces that:
This society has asked the Depart
ment Of Justice to make an investi-
cation of the work we are doing and
make 1t a thorough one which will
satisfy the most skeptical. We have
also asked Senator Elkins to get a
Senate committee to make an investi-
cation.
I'VE are tired of knockers. We want
the public to know who and what we
are and what we do
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Samuel g. Mawson will at this time
announce the program for the mus
ter day exercises to be held April 81.
1920.
The national legislative committee,
headed by -fn-chief Will
! liam A. Jones of New York city, ap-
peared before the Senate committee
on pensions last Tuesday in behalf
| of the Sells pension bill.
Richard j. Harden Camp held an
enthusiastic meeting Thursday even
/ ing, when the military degree was
| conferred under the direction of Com :
mander B. z. Donnelly. The camp in
dorsed the proposed change in the
/ rate of per capita tax, and Endorsed
| the administration of Commissioner
| of Pensions Salsgaber
The camp meets again next Thurs
day night.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp. which
met last Tuesday evening, increased
it's membership by muster-fn exer-
cises. supervised by Commander Clai-
borne S. Close. The camp transacted
important business and was address
ed by Junior Vice Department Com
mander Charles w. Mccartney. AS
sistant Quartermaster General Jam
j. Murphy, Past Department Com
mander Charles j. T. Weber. Com i
mander Close. Senior Vice Zuich and
Commander John H. Ford Of Dewey
Camp.
Col. John J. Aston Camp met Mon
day evening in Stanley Hall. Soldiers
Home and continued recruiting. which
promises to continue during the SUM
mer. The Home" vets are feeling
their oats, as they have had very
succe ssful growth in membership
since last July. Commander Blaisdell
has announced April 10 as muster
night, and all members are expected
to answer roll call.
The Ladies' Lineal Society of the
department met in Pythian Iemple
w ednesday night and appointed c9m-
mittees to arrange for particlpatlon
in the exercises at Arlington may ia'
dedicated The society is making
preparations for duty on Memorial
day, May 80.
Commander-in-Ch Chief Jones and MS
staff will visit this city on May 10
and take part in the exercises Incl
dent to the dedication OF the amphi-
theater in Arlington cemetery.
Department Commander Wood mas
requested a full observance Oh ihus
ter day by the camps as follows; AS,
tor Camp. April 10; Miles Camp, Aprli
ao 20; Ureli Camp. April p; Dewey
Camp, April %. Petit camp, Apt ~,
- and Harden and Lawton Camps on
April Is.
Commander Richard Lamb has call
ed a meeting of Lawton Camp for
next Thursday night in Perpetual
Hall to admit recruits to member
ship; hold muster day exercises and
discuss change of night for meetings.
Resolutions will be adopted on the
death of Gen. Richard D. Sims. who
was a member of this camp.
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Asks Gardening Lots.

Tracts Of land open for cultivation
in the District are needed to accom-
modate applicants who desire to Sc
cure garden plots for the season, ac-
cording to announcement by William
C. Hall. agricultural agent for the
District. All ground made available
through government sources has been
apportioned. Those who have lots
should communicate with Mr.. Hall, at
room 80. 22O 14th street southwest.
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seek 100000 Members.

The central committee of the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars. representing
The ave local posts. has completed its
program for the 100000 member
ship drive" An open meeting for al
local posts of the order Will be held
every Tuesday evening during May
at Carroll Institute Hall, 91S 10Th
street, to which all men who served
overseas are invited. AT these meet
ings the history and aims of the or
der will be explained by competent
speakers. and cigars and cigarettes
will be furnished gratis. The quota
Of the District of Columbia in the
drive is $500, and the keen rivalry
between the several posts Will con-
tribute much to the success of the
membership campaign.
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AUGMENTATION Institute.

An Americanization institute will
be held at the headquarters of the w.
c. T. u, 522 9Th street. all this week
under the direction Of Miss Rose Da-
wilson of New York. for the purpose
of teaching women how to work with
the foreign-born. Sessions will be
held every evening, beginning tomor-
row, at o'clock. The public is in
vited
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SPANISH WAR VETERANS.

Col. James S. Petit Camp will hold
a meeting of unusual interest Tues
day evening. when propositions will
ment per capita tax. fixing date for
convention. electing vice
and extending greetings
to Past Commander James c. O'Brien.
who was married last Tuesday morn
ing Past Department Commander
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p.r.htux May BE Guest.

Cen Pershing is expected to drop
In at the meeting at Central High
School auditorium at 3 o'clock this
afternoon, where National Capital
Post, No. 1877, of the Veterans of For
eign Wars will hold its first ami
yersary celebration. previous en-
gagement prevented him from ac-
cepting an Invitation to make for
NAL address Several members of
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Miss Laubach Appointed.

A special meeting of the depart
mental executive committee of the
American Legion will be held tomor-
row evening at o'clock at 823 18th
street to dispose of routine business
Miss Esther Laubach. adjutant of
U. S. S. Jacob Jones Post. No. 2. has
been appointed assistant department
aujutant to take the place of Miss
Mabel Musser. who has resigned. Miss
Musser was called to Ohio several
weeks ago by the severe Illness of
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Talk on Civil Government.

The origin Of the federal govern
ment. the framing of the Constitu-
ton and the relationship or the gov
eminent departments were the subject
OF a talk on civics and practical pol
itics given before L. S. S. Jacob Jones
Post. No. 2. by Capt. Wyatt last week.
This was the first of series Of in
structive addresses. the second of
which will be given April 20. covering
the lesser forms of government I'M
der the federal system. Capt. Wyatt
will be followed by speaker who
will discuss the ideals and platforms
of the democratic party.
The third talk will be given May 4,
and on May Is there will be an addi-
tional speaker who will present the
problems of government as viewed by
the republican party. The series will
be concluded June l by a general sum-
ming up. and those who have attend
ed the course will be given an OPP
portunity to ask questions.
Jacob Jones Post was organized by
women who served as yeomen (FO
during the war.
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|. VETERANS OF THE GREAT WAR
"a Column Devoted to the Interests of the Men Who
+ Defended the Nation on Land and at Sea.

, Congress who served in the armed
forces abroad will speak. and there
will be a varied musical program.
The doors will be open to the public.
tended the members of the G. A. r.
and the Spanish War Veterans.
Activity Mt Local PoAfs.
Last week was busy one for local
posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Walter Reed Hospital Post, No. 346.
gave dance and entertainment on
Wednesday evening, the first of series
of social programs. A large class of
recruits will be mustered in at the
regular meeting April 16
Frederick Barrcck Post. No :a41. early
in the week held a smoker at its new
quarters, at 5th and G streets. in the
old Home Life building. where Capt
Edward Grant. national aid to the
comma nder-in-chief of the order. insti-
tuted the post and installed the follow
ing officers: Frank H. Heise. command
Ter: J. l.. Hughes. senior vice CON-
tnander: Fred J. Clugston. junior vice
commander: Herbert Fessenden. quar-
tarmaster. and II. P. Ewing. adjuVant.
The post will meet the first and third
Monday evenings of each month. and
addresses by several national officers
wiz feature the meeting of April 49,
Gen. Meigs Post. No. $50. gave an
invitation dance at Camp Megs April Z.
the first social event sponsored by the
new! organization. Though organized
largely by men still in the service. the
post is now recruiting members from
the citizenry of Northeast Washington.
Observes "Marines' Night
Marines night was celebrated by
George Washington Post. No. I, of the
American Legion last week, the regu-
lar semi monthly meeting being held
at the marine barracks, with Senior
Vice Commander Howard Peter pre-
siding. The Marine Band furnished
music. and instrumental solos were
given by Robert E. Clark and Arthur
IS. Weytcomb.
a monologue on THE Gentlemen
From Palestine" by Private G. Stick
eler. L. S. NJ. c.. was very popular
number. as was an illustrated lecture
on the history of the corps by Maj
Edwin \. Mcclellan. Brig. Gen. W.
C. Neville who commanded the 4th
Marine Brigade overseas, made brief
informal address.
Chairman landlord of the posts
entertainment committee announced
that the plans for the minstrel show
were maturing rapidly.
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Post mt Camp Meade.

W. G. Jameson and Eric L. Poff
of Equality Post, No. 2S4, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, are the foster par
ents of a post of the order which has
just been organized at Camp Meade,
Md. One hundred names were regis
tered on the charter Of the new post,
which will be under the jurisdiction
of the Maryland state organization.
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Colored Man Seriously Hurt.
William H. Freeman. colored, fifty
two, of 1920 Sherman avenue was
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Suggestion has been made that the
legionaires of Washington have a.
rally to discuss proposed measures
for adjusted compensation for for
mer service men. Testimony before
the House WAYS and means commit
tee showed a diversity of opinion on
that issue and some officers in this
city believe a public discussion would
be enlightening.
1t is expected that the House com
mittee will report out bill next
week embodying four options from
which those who served in the war
against Germany may select the one
they desire.
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Two of the Target American Legion
posts in Washingt ON have recently
gone on record in favor of suffrage
in the District of C,Slumbia-George
Washington Post, NoA i. and Sergt.
jasper Post, No. 10.
The resolution adopted by the lat
ter post at it's last meeting set forth
that lack OF the ballot in Washington
was re.arding the Efforts of the le-
Sion to serve former enlisted men. II
was stated that the post was heartily
in .avor of suffrage for the District
of Columbia. land pledges itself and
every member to work W hole-heart-
eddy to obtain this enG in every law
full way. and parti ,ularlX through in
teresting its friends and the friends
of it's members in the various states
The motion of George Washington
Post favoring suffrage wass adopted
on the recommendation of MS execu-
tive committee. Sergt. JASPER Post
WI give a dinner some time during
the present month. at which several
leading members of Congress VIII be
heard. and to which all members OF
the legion will be welcome.
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her mother. and does not expect to
return to Washington.

"LivinE Memorials" to Soldiers.
Six hundred memorial trees. one for
every person from the District OF
Columbia who died in the service
during the war with Germany. will
be planted in this city, probably on
May 80 next, the committee repre-
senting the local department of the
American Legion having had several
satisfactory interviews with Engineer
Commissioner Kutz and Commissioner
Brownlow. Col kutz will decide
where the trees should be planted to
serve their purpose as memorials and
to beautify the National Capital to
the best advantage.
The American Forestry Association
is cooperating in every effort to
plant living memorials to soldiers.
in Washington and elsewhere. The
planting of memorial tree at Wal
ter Reed Hospital last Tuesday by
the American Legion Post there was
the first ceremony of this kind in
Washington. Mrs. Walter Reed,
widow of the Army surgeon for whom
the hospital was named. presented a
bronze marker for the tree to Lieut..
Paul Foote. the post commander.
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Dance Program Announcement.

Dance Program Announcement.
Announcement is made by the local
organiza ton of the Private Soldiers
and Sailors Legion than no one has
been authorized to solicit advertis-
ing for the program of the spring
dance to be given April II. except
under the seal of national headquar-
tiers of the order.
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announce the program for the mus
ter day exercises to be held April 81.
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be a demonstration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11

The national legislative committee.
headed by Commander chief Will
liam A. Jones of New York city. ap-
peared before the Senate committee
on pensions last Tuesday in behalf
of the Sells pension bill.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16
hl GUST 3 LAST DAY FOR
CANDIDATES PETITIONS

August 3 is the last day on which
petitions viii be received from can
dida1es filing for county office.
To become nominated for county
office is a very easy matter in this
county. Only six petitions from as
many precincts are required. each
with at least two signatures, or a to-
tai of twelve signatures. 1t is a
misdemeanOr for anyone not regis
tered voter to sign nominating pc
tition.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16
THIRD OF AN INCH or
RAIN FELL MONDAY NIGHT

A dcwnpour of rain came Monday
evening about o'clock, after a day
Of unusual warmth. The shower was
accompanied by loud peals of thun-
der and flashing streaks of lightning.
The total rainfall druing the interval
OF about half an hour was 80 of an
inch as recorded by A. W. Heidel,
hscal weather observer.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Glen and Guy Nash have been en-
ploved the greater portion of the
week in painting the two story build
in. Of the Powder River County
bank. They applied the finishing
touches Wednesday. These two young
men are homesteaders near Broadus.
They are painters by trade and have
Done very sreditable work on the
bank building and the residence OF
N. A Burkey.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Travis Lewis entertained at a
dancing party at the Powder River
hotel Saturday night. Although the
night was warm cooling refreshments
we're served and those present re-
ported a pleasant time. The dance
was an impromptu affair and public
Invitation was issued
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

j. ID. Davidson of Usage, Wyo,.
was Broadus visitor yesterday. The
postoffice at Usage was formerly
named Apostle hut has been recent
ly changed to Messy. Mr., Davidson
says there is considerable activity in
everything in the new oil fields.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

1t seems to be the custom for Mex
n presidents to come in by the
ballot and go out ~ the bullet
Nashville Southern Lumherman.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

F. o. Ling returned to Miles CITY
Sunday after soliciting insurance
business in Broadus and other coun-
ty points the past several days.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Mrs. 7. 7. West. who has been OF
The sick list the past several days. i,
reported on the road 10 recovery. He,
daughter, Miss Edna West. termin
atea her vacation TO North Dakot,
points ana returned to Broadus las
Saturday.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

j. H. Miles, brother of. Chas. W.
Miles. arrived here. the latter part
of the week for visit. He is To-
Gated near Casper, Wyo., where he
devotes his time to sheep raising
and other business interests.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Miss Agnes Hazard accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Riley back to
Moorhead Saturday and will make
her home with Mr.. and Mrs. Burt
Peterson
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

PersonaI-Partv who 'borroWed"
file and pliers from Examiner office
is known Please return articles as
soon a convenient.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Ed Ellard of Greensboro. Ca. ar
rived the latter part of The week for
a visit with his cousins. George w.
TAYLOR and Chas. w. Miles.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

The varmest weather recorded the
past week was on Saturday wher
the temperature rose to 81.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Within the mast week several tour
isl parties have gone through Broad
us. coming from the east and enroute
to the Glacier and Yellowstone parks.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. 5. Einsel and
family ,aotored 10 Piniele Monday.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

The Examiner Yesterday received
500 additional pounds Of linotype
metal Sc much metal is being tied
up in names on the subscription list
that shortage became apparent.
Additional metal Was required. too,
for printing the registration lists,
Commercial liuotyping has also start
ed on small scale for outside pa
pers.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

So far as prices are concerned. we
may as we'll prepare for late fall.
Nashville Banner.
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BOY, Is. HIS OWN LAWYER

John Brandt is only IS. but he
conducted his own case In children's
court in New York city. 'YOu might
charge me with receiving stolen
goods, but not grand larceny he
said. Il stood outside while two
other boys robbed the place.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

The H. G. L. problem is matter
of dollars and sense.--Norfolk Vip-
ginian-Pilot.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Julia Nira OF Boyes hurt her right
hand while placing belt on the gas
cline engine. While her injuries
were not deemed serious she was
advised to consult a doctor and was
brought 10 Broadus for that purpose
lay c. w. Waite.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Or. E. ". White Lett Sunday TO
attend meeting Of the state board
OF health at Helena.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

w. 7. Waite and family from East
Fork were in town Sunday.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Mrs. Ester McFIenry. sister OF Mrs.
NJ. w. Paddock. died at Spokane
Wash. June -. from cancer OF the
breast. Her mother was With her 1t
her death and returned to her home
On Powder river last Sunday.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

A. Nonteomery this week deliver
ed new mowers to Gene Carr and
Alfred Rue.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Pronouncing these towns the Poles
are capturing requires freedom OF the
sneeze. Baltimore san.
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The Broadns Mercantile company
and A. MONTGOMERY make public an
nouncement that after next Sunday,
July Is. their places of business Will
~ closed OH sundays.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Several fine sample Of grain are
on display at the First National Bank
of Broadus.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

George Taylor and Travis Lewis
made filing trip to Boyes Sunday
night.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

John BGoaddus and Frank Allison
were in town Sunday.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

". G, kenney has the wall studs
installed in his residence near the
-four mill.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

Mrs. I. +. Mcdonald is GONZALES.
cent after an Illness of several days
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

County Surveyor F. l. Funken-
busch returned Tuesday from bust
ness trip to Miles City.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

County Superintendent Of Schools
Ninona Lewis visited the Graham
school Tuesday and heard favorable
reports concerning the teacher. Miss
Perle Bonifeld. The district desires
TO retain Miss Bonifeld for the next
year having offered her the eqUiva-
lent of $50 per month. She leaves
Saturday for Dillon to attend SUM
mer school.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-16

II. X. Doare, Well known il Broa-
tlus, is candidate in Custer county
for the Office Of surveyor Oh the Re-
publican ticket
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL. BRIEFS

Jim Osgood was among the visi-
tors in BrOadus Saturday.