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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
Orphans HnME
DEAD |ssnE"
J OFFICIALS SAY
No Steps Will be Taken by the
Aldermen to Push Plans
for New Building
OPPOSITION WAS MADE
Was of Such Strength thai
Aldermen Have Decided to
Let Matter Drop
BOTH SIDES WERE HEARD
Arguments Pro and Con al
Public Hearing Before De-
CiSi0n Was Made
BOTH SIDES WERE HEARD

No steps will be taken by the al
dermen to push the plans for a mu-
nicipal orphans home, to be loca-
ted in a building purchased for that
purpose at Fords. This subject is now
a dead issue"-for the time being
at least.
This is the status of the matter
as learned from various members OF
the Board of Aldermen in interviews.
A public hearing on the proposal TO
alter the present building in order
that it might accommodate the city S
orphan children was held in the city
hall on Monday of last week and the
opposition arising at that time was
of such strength that IT, aldermen
nave decided to take no further ac-
ton, at least for the present. in 60
ing ahead with the original plans.
The ordinance authorizing the re-
pairs and additions to the nome ana
calling for bond issue to cover the
cost of this work has already been
passed upon first reading, but it Will
not come up again before the board
for action as a result of the opposi-
ton. The main opposition to the
plan came from the rectors of the
various Catholic churches in the city
who declare that the present system
of having orphans cared for by the
State Board of Children's Guardians
should be continued.
Others present at last weeks hear
ing were heartily in favor of the city
owning a home in which the children
could be cared for temporarily. until
sent to another permanent home.
AIderman-at Large John n. Wes-
ter, in explaining the stand taken by
the aldermen, said that when the
idea was originated it was not
thought there would he any oppo-
sition to it. Upon learning that the
sentiment was fifty-fifty or more for
and against the project, Mr.. West
er said. it was thought advisable by
the aldermen not to go ahead with
the work as it would not have the
solid support of the public.
The ordinance at the last meeting
of the aldermen was laid on the table
for further consideration but as
result of their decision now it is a
dead issue and will not again be
taken from the table. for the time
being at least.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
WANT $4,000
FOR RS|TE ALONG
WATERFRONT !
]. D. Meredith Makes Writti !
Offer to the Board of Il
Aldermen
ALL RIPARIAN RIG
Adjoins BayvieW Park =
an Ideal Site for,'
City's Use
WILL SEE ALDERMEN
Big Property Extends FroY
Water Street Through to I
Front Street

The city will be given an opportr
ity to purchase the strip of la
overlooking Staten Island Sok~a
Raritan Bay, adjoining BayvfW Pa
extending from Water street Nrouy,
Front street. together within 1ariN
rights by J. ID. Meredith, oft VFI
ton street, New York City. r. NJ
ing the Meredith estate, o,
this property. Mr.. Meredil q
an oral offer to sell this lane NJ
city some time ago and waV tel
to- make the offer in wrfting.M
PMr. Meredith was in the cfA
entity and at that time IN
Clerk Arthur r.. Graham - N
would be glad to attend
committee meeting of the a.
and talk over with the city
the matter of selling this q,
park property. The aldermd
vene in committee session th
day night and Mr.. Meredith wi
meet with them.
The property which is offer
city is ideally located for a
and, owing to the fact that
is already park adv
Meredith property, 1t wo.NE 81
sible to extend 1t into or -
beauty spots along the wat,
The fact that riparian riglp
included in the purchase Is al
Zig feature in that these caSV
longer be bought from the
unless they are now priva,
owned.
The price asked for the property
it is reported. will be $32,500 o,
about $3.50 a front foot. The prop
erty has a frontage of 1872 feet alon.
Water street extends to From
street, and east of Front stree
along the shore to the water 1t
112h feet deep. 1t has been re
ported that the Meredith estat
would be willing to accept cit
bonds in payment for the property
Acquisition of this site for par
will mean another big step forwar
III the development of the city
park system an dts waterfront a
well. The park department ha
done fine work in developing tn
Bayview site with the expenditur
o. but little money and this smal
park viewed from the Staten islam,
sound gives an attractive appear
ance to that part of the water front
1t is likely that some decision
will be reached by the aldermel
Friday night at the conference
with Mr.. Meredith. as to whethe
or not the city will buy up
property.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
SMITH AND ENGLE
NAMED BY EDWARDS

TRENTON, June 2S-J. Spencer
Smith. of Tenafy, and Robert f.
Engle. of Beach Haven, were reap
pointed by Governor Edwards today
as members of the State Board OF
Commerce and Navigation. They
are ad-interim appointments. The
Governor had some opposition to
Smith last winter owing TO differ
ence of opinion over the develop
ment of the Port of New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
Orphans Home Plans Be AbandN New Reservoir Being FeBg Fight Sure To Be @
OFFER TO SELL PROPERTY TO CITY
HIGHWAY COMMISSION
ACTS ON GAS TANKS

TRENTON, June 2S-Announce-
n;ent was made today by the State
Highway Commission that begin
ming July II, no permits will be is
sued for the placing of automo-
bile gas tanks and pumps, as well as
signs, fruit stands and lunch wag-
ons within the right of way of the
state highway system where the
congregating of automobiles might
result in traffic congestion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
GIVES
R. R. MATERIAL
FuIfi|Is Obligations to Allies to
Replace Materials Taken
BY Force.

WASHINGTON. June 2S:-Ger-
many has fulfilled her obligations to
replace railway materials taken by
her forces from allied countries dur
ing the war. according to advices re-
ceived today.
The inter-alled league demanded
that Germany deliver 1900 railway
cars to France and 3, 500 to Belgium.
According TO German figures 3.419
state owned railway ears and sixty
one of private companies have been
delivered to Belgium and ,492 state
owned railway cars and 1l3 private
owned cars to France.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
OPENING SECOND LOT OF
STATE BOND BIDS TODAY
IBy Evening News correspondent.l

tBy Evening News Correspondent
TRENTON, June 2S-Bids for
the fourteen million dollar soldiers
bonus bonds and five million bridge
and tunnel bonds We're opened to-
day by the commission. comprising
Governor Edwards, State Treasurer
Reed and Attorney General Nc
Gran, Comptroller Bugbee, being
away.
There were about 200 bids. the
early ones opened averaging "One
hundred and one being slightly
higher than the former bids, which
were rejected. Most of the bids
were unconditional, thus removing
the objection of former bids. 1t Is
understood there will be another
unconditional bid from a commits
sion from State Bankers Associa-
tions covering the entire issue, but
this has not yet been reached. The
issue has been declared constitu-
tional by the attorney general.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
RELIEF FUND
OVER $4,000
Expect Many More Contribu-
tionS Before Fund Closes
on Next Saturday

The $4,000 mark has been cross
ed in the fund being raised on the
appeal of Mayor William c. Wilson
for the families of the volunteer fire.
men who lost their lives while an
swering the call of duty in the grade
crossing accident here on June 15.
The total amount contributed to
date is $13,024.70. Contributions
continue to come in on every mail
as do also words of sympathy and
cheer for the families of the be-
reaved.
Euclid Lodge, No. 153, knights of
Pythias. of Woodbridge, sent the
following communication with their
contributions:
Editor Evening News:
Dear Sir-Enclosed please find
our check in the amount OF twenty
five ($25.00) dollars for the Fire
mems Relief Fund.
1--WE wish to extend through your
paper our most sincere regrets and
sympathy to the families of your
brave fremen who lost their lives
in the performance of their duty.
I'VE devoutly hope that the citi-
zens of your community will fulfiil
this obligation to the families of
tneSe men.
Respectfully yours.
EUCLID LODGE, NO. 153,
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, WOOD
BRIDGE, NEW JERSEY.
"W. A. GILLIAN,
*. of r. e S.
Cannon e Shoehy in contribut-
ing $25 to the fund, sent the follow
ing letter:
Editor Evening News:
Dear Sir:-Inclosed find check
for $25 for firemens relief fund.
1t is with much pleasure we add our
mite to so worthy cause since these
brave men at all times risk their
lives in the protection of life and
property.
MAY the fund continue to grow
is the sincere wish of
yours very sincerely,
CANNON & SHEEHY."
One of the contributions received
today was from Ed Mooney" Poul-
sen and his employees the donation
amounting to 500, being the entire
proceeds of his stand at the Raritan
Copper Works field in recent benefit
games.
CONTINUED on page 50
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
KNIGHT CASE
ON TOMORROW
Stricken and Toolan Will Ar
que Against Reversal of
Murder Verdict

Prosecutor Joseph +. Stricken and
Assistant Prosecutor John Il. Toolan
will appear before the court of errors
and appeals in Trenton tomorrow
to argue against the reversal of YER
dict in the George Washington
Knight murder case.
The application for the reversal cf
verdict was made by Knights coun-
sci, William l. Garrison of Pleasant
Vile. who claims in his application
that the verdict was against the
weight of evidence and the testim ony
failed to show Knight was guilty of
murder.
Prosecutor Stricker's motion for
dismissal of Garrison's application
was refused on June 81, by the court
of errors and appeals and tomorrow
set for the argument.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
EIks NJ Convention

Past Exalted Ruler Edgar :.
Reed, of Perth Amboy Lodge No
.S4, B. + %. Elks, was unanimous
ly elected state secretary of the.
New Jersey State Elks Associatior
at the annual convention in Long,
Branch yesterday The parade OF
the various lodges of the state is
tcing held today. Perth Amboy
Lodge numbering two hundred
strong, went down by special train
this morning. Many others went
by automobile.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
Sc ENATE GETS
BEER MEASURE
Likely to Be Adopted There
Before the End of the
Week.

WASHINGTON, June 2S:-Passed
by a vote of $50 to SO in the House.
the Willis-Campbell beer bill was In
the hands of the senate with indica-
tions pointing to its adoption before
the end of the week.
The bill prohibits the sale of beer
to the sick and carries also amend
ments to the Volstead act designed
to strictly remedy the use of strong
beverages as medicines.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
Not TO Interfere with Fight

JERSEY CITY, June 26:-Prose-
cutor Pierre Garven, of Hudson
county. in which jurisdiction the
Dempsey-Carpentier fight will be
staged. has declined to interfere with
the bout. The Rev. James Parker,
of this city, asked him to prevent it
on the ground that it would violate
the New Jersey law. being prize
fight for a decision and not a boxing
bout
There won't be any decision, F"
said Mr.. Garven. Il assume that
Referee Ertle, who is city marshal
of Jersey City, knows the law. If
the law is violated those responsible
will be called to account"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
ECONOMY MOVE
BY WAR DEPT.
Leases Cancelled Saving the
Government $31,55 a
Month, Weeks Says

WASHINGTON, June 2S.-Follow-
ing out the administrations an
nounced policy of economy the War
Department since March 4 cancelled
349 leases. saving the government
$31,531 monthly, Secretary Weeks
announced today. The policy of re-
ducing expenses will be continued,
he said. adding that the department
was anticipating abandoning the
chemical plant at Lurkhurst, N. j.
1t was announced bids would be
asked for on many government
plants that appeared to be suitable
for manufacturing centers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28

JERSEY CITY, June THO
sound of hammers ring out night and
day at Boyle's thirty acres where ex-
ira crews of carpenters and laborers
are engaged in putting the finishing
touches in the arena.
The work was to have been COM
pleted yesterday but a strike de-
layed the progress. The contractors
assure Tex Rickard the last nail Will
be in by Thursday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 2S-A
trade name has been filed in the
office of the county clerk by the
Middlesex Confectionery Company,
manufacturers of ice cream and
soda water. The business is con-
Quoted at Woodbridge and Seventh
avenues, Highland Park, by Mary
Caraccia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28

MEMBERS or LIBERTY COUN-
Gil, II, S. AND d. OF l.. ARE
REQU ESTED TO MEET AT JAG
OBSENS HALL TONIGHT AT
1880 z. NJ. TO ATTEND FUN
ERAL SERVICES OF BROTHER
ALFRED sKIRM.
BY ORDER OF THE COUN-
CILOR. GAf ZEHRER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
NOT LIKELY To
STOP BIC FIGHT
Plans Are Being Completed
for Battle at Jersey City
Saturday

JERSEY CITY, June 2S.-Robert
Watson, official of the International
Reform Bureau, accompanied by five
Jersey City clergymen. appeared in
chancery court before Justice Steph-
anSon today to secure an order to
prevent the fight next Saturday,
Through his attorney he requested
that Tex Rickard be made to show
cause why the fight should not be
stopped.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
Raid on NcMnnapCr.

DUBLIN, June 2S.-MlhtarF
forces last night raided the Offices
of New Ireland the newspaper of
Arthur Griffith, founder of the Sim
Fein.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28

CAMDEN, June 28.-CIinton N.
Howard, secretary of the internat-
ional reform bureau, did not make
application here for an injunction
against the Dempsey Carpenter
fight, Vice Chancellor Leaning said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
MEMBERS

JR. o. u. A. NJ. ARE REQUEST
ED TO MEET AT JUNIOR HALL,
$50 P. NJ. JUNE 29TH TO At
TEND FUNERAL OF OUR LATE
BROTHER. ALFRED J. sKIRM.
r. c. LEWIS.
COUNCILLOR.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28
p. A. Hdwe. for Gas Ovens.

| Special sale on Garden Hose Kelly
McAlinden 425s-6-27-I'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28

See US for Garden Hose and Hose
A Accessories Kelly Il McAlinden.
4aEG-G-p7-9t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28

Wanted ton dump body and horse.
Bodnar. 72S Cortlandt St. Telephone
t964M. 4037-6-21-2t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28

p. A. Hdwe. for Vacuum Cleaners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28

Special on Garden Hose at Kelly & NC
Alinden 4256-6-27-2t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-28

P. A. Hdwe for Electric Irons
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22

Bculah pclky was surprised by % number of her young friends Friday night of last week in honor Of her fourteenth birthday
 John McWmuams and Tom Shelly Icu thIs wDck for shelter island. where Mr. Shelly win spend Che winter hunting and trapping and looking arcr Che McWumams-shafor ranch McWiu'ams win como back hcrc Go spoud thc winter and win ho accompanied here by Mir. Shafcr who |. now at shelter island. They win bring load of produce here.
 Johnnie Mcggct who has had 0 long siege of Illness. has entered .hool for Che 0ut timc this torm.
 William Whwn hos completed .he excavation Of 70 basement under his residence on D street and Che inc sn.auou ot am ArCola heating plant with ten radiators
 Tho Eagles are planning on Q Hale iove'eu dance at which many unique features are Co bc introduced. Tho amir is Go be a masked ball.
 Carl Erickson. Jr- who has been sick is reported Go bc on thc road To recovery
 Mrs F. H LoNoIr was hostess at a bridge party ot her homo at Tread wcl on Wednesday evening F. w. Bradley was tbc honor guest. Mrs. James Chr.stoc and F. w. Bradley vere first prize winners while Mrs. Gordon c Mitchell and John L.yie received One consultations
 solom Jackson. who has been working for Che Railroad comm'H sion n Western Alaska. wont through hero cau, in the wces on tbc Nor bvcterD Hc s going to his hom. st Tacoma.
 u A. Dahl and William Gr.hb'c former Douglas islanders have re- turned to hcIr homes at Petersburg and win report Co Che district court neNt Tuesday Buaoi York and John Uatrom did not eo to the.r homes but remained m Juneau
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22

manager of Che AlaskaBuroau. waa in attendance at tho exhibit The Aluka display was spectacular and
 and Illuminating The mineral cx-
 blbit Included Che many different varieties found in Che territory
 gold quartz. placer gold. copper. platinum. palladium. uu. iron. lead.
 uumoDy unrtten. graphite. cIn- uabor moIybdonum gypsum. bor- ytcs. marble and coal Grains and euHm wore shown from the Fair- banks and suHma valleys together with vegetables and berries from other district Tho paper pulp re- sources of Alaska were featured by Che T. s Forest Scrv.oo. Tho Alaska Bureau collection of haud-pantcd pictures. depicting Alaskan scenery and industries was forwarded Go Chicago from Washington, where they have been attracting much at-
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
Little Wonders, Madam
that you can work yourself with paint, varnish or enamel

ETTE have established a service TY for women and men who want Go do small jobs of interior painting. vanishing or refnishing O.. furniture, floors, bath rooms, walls, bic-a-brac, basactrH bwck- cla c.c
 Its a free service You simply t'l %. what yol have to refrhh, haw finished now and what effect you wan, to get
 We u'i you bow to do it--in jcuI Na ..ei of mauui.l u us- Nir .nl of brush. Na.- m,.a.l Where Go bD.
 I.lcrvors transformation in '.1- rbn atH.'l uprI sou ~. nea.uls cIes, ciun.
 haluas c.-., are rru'Y
 .r M y'a. t4ur -- e0ru ..ea 0.f t
 
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 e, r,.. Tor .le
 t.r' lHc
 lar- H-.. .cts -- for yoa 
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 u-... and give every de- .td -uIc lolu be sur. ,d ,o .u what you can do.--la-e yoete used tIm.
 Our csFc.cncc with paints and
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22

painting practice goes back more than 72 years. We are one of the country's largest manufacturers Our experts make a study of spec ciiying paints for every kind of use.
 Follow Fullers "Iiom. cr- iec" Specifications, and y'al gcr tac exact c..ccg you're ioo.H for.
 Dln't tlinS vou ,7u't hrus you haven't done tie aM,f , before. Let Full. rr. md lul.r s.o-c ,u t. 1I clg.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
SOUR DOUGH NOTES
Happenings on DougLas Island Twenty Years Ago mi Week
 From News Files

L. R. Gillette. having resigned a. u. S. Commissioner at Douglass tho position was oGcrcI to Dr e. M Irwin. who was given hIs choice O. coming Go Douglas or going to smrway uc chose nousIas.
 Tho Ladies' Altar Society Of Che Catholic church held a basket aoc.al in Ohmaus han and cleared sl90.
 Tex Zimmerman and George pwr were patching and were advertising for eat to lick hcr dishes lt would ayc washing.
 Work ou Che Nanl0rm was pro rrcmnr rapidly and many ol thc Islanders were po.pou.ne hath.ue mU it was completed
 Al Stevens aud Jack Fuloy TO- turned from a uIp to Cook iuict
 Borauas for Che Earic had boon ordered and wore expected on am carly steamer
 Postmaster B R. Hubbard was Im- proyuc Che Interior of hia s.ore.
 A. Hunter wrote back from CaIi- foruu Chat he was dissatisfied aud would return Co Alaska
 Frank Copp returned from paw- son.
 Asayor Emil J. N. Otl of Tread we'll accompanied by his wife. loft for visit lo California
 Nom Truo and Johnnie Mu.oIh worc al ou tbc sick ust
 Tmuur from Che s00 ml had accumulated on tho bench mm it was necessary to cytoud thc s'uoos
 Mrs. A.J. GuIvos called at 'hc N.ws oGIcc and dUmci sunshine by leaving hc prIco or a ycarH aub-
 rpuon.
 w. A. NacNc former steward at Che TrcadvaI boarding house took a position u Che Royal restaurant
 ToN Zimmerman won a alN wm. braa olcred ae 70 nrle for the bc., bowler at Che Glory Hole alleys
 Captain Rose Of .ho Lone fshcr- man was voted a good c.low for holding hc lury a5 minutes at Ju- unu to accommodate people from Douglas who attended a dmcc In Juneau
 Word from California was that J-. P Corbs Iomcr superintendent. al TrodwcU was greatly improved In hoHth
 X young man named Rogers ..I into Che hold ol 70 ship Ihat was loading mnmtcs 10. TreaIveu and broke his spine. There wa. mo hopo for hIs recovery
 Z R. Cheney opened law oIicr n uouelas and tho people were as- mcI chat any business entrusted ! to him would receive ar.u. and . prompt attention.
 Tho gentleman who picked un am . umbrella not h.s own ou Che ler l boat WI. requested to leave it Baaha ! .or.
 Some tler to'e a .hra.e ol n. ! du.ss chat Prank Bach intended have . me for his Sunday duncr The sim ! nor probably o'Wol .he ducks while ! Che Bach family dnol on bacon and . cEes
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
BOY HAS CLOSE CALL

Bruce Che young son %. Mr. and Mrs w. n Wooiruu ol tHs city, had miraculous o..an. from doth while hunting uoar tho islands sun day. Uc was pulling sho.ruu from b.s bon. when it Wa. l.s.hare.l the load rkne hm Iu Che right wm tearing thc 1csh from Che palm to Che elbow. hu. leaving fhc wtor."
 and tondms muIwol Two soldiers from Port lIsoum hrouehr .ho young lad Go town. after administering nrHt aid and he a rapidly recovering Valdez Miner
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
FIRsr WEDDING

His Honor FcI.N z. Gray '. s. commit toner for Douglas performed his Hrt marriage ceremony ot hH residence here on last Saturday evening Thc contracting parties worc Charles A. Peterson. am on e.uocr from kaalIa and Miss Ger trude N Rowan a nurse from Ju- ueu Mrs Gray and Mrs Donald Nme wore thc witnesses.
 Judge Gray o0.c.ated at th.a his fnt solemn occasion w.th becoming Im.y it Is said. and thc knot was UuI u Hrst oiH# shape.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
MANY SEAL SKINS BROUGHT BY BEAR Captain of Coast G1md Gutter Re- ports Improved Conditions
 in Alaska

smtuc. Oct 2o. Returning from lh,r annual cruise Of Bcrnr aa md Arctic ocean waters. Che United States cont guard cutter Bor Capt . c. s. Cochran commander wh I2.000 scHssus ahoard. ha arHyed in Seattle to hayc repairs and pre- parc for winter aeUWt.cs During her period of acuvqc. m ho North Che ncr .maod over 90 wide u.du.
 being at times far into Che Arctic. It was on bcr first cruise into Ho.c waters chat she mot wih and lmt assistance Co ho schooner MuI. Capt. Ro1II AmuuIsoa exploring ycsoL now moorod m latc uuIm
 Discussing thc trip and conditions
 m Ono North CapU Cochran mI. "rrosncrts for AIaaa arc very brebt Tho ol Industry especially a very promising Thc influenza
 epidemic .hat has boen raging among lw Northern peoples for ,bo ma. lew years hu at la.l suh.IdeI. This must Doc attributed in part to thc luroau of ciucaUon. which has cou-
 rol of tho tou,oo and has been u- .rucune One natives in u.aUon
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
WIND STORM

Quite a severe wind storm was o.t hcr. Wednesday morning which wrecked tho railing oi Che Ferry wharf, Tho railing oH both sides of Che approach was torn loose and some of It went into Che hay X light pole was also blown to dm- eoroua angle.
 Temporary repairs have been made to Che railing pending Che erection uf n new one.
 Tho wind blow from Che north
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-10-22
AT BEILEGHAM NORMAL

Miss Jamie. yomee. daughter o. Mr. and Mrs James Flhcr.v of Doug Ias Is now a student at Che beIInr- ham. Wash. normal school Jamie was always an apt pupil and hcr many friends hcrc ore confident chat she win maintain hcr reputation for research. and study where she Is Although hut l1 years of age. sine s preparing for Che teaching pro I.0u