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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-18
FLETCHER NOT TO.
RETIRE FROM GAME

Philadelphia, Feb. 1S.-Reports Of
the retirement from baseball of the
veteran Arthur Fletcher, were set at
rest today by the receipt Of his signed
contract by President Baker of the
Philadelphia Nationals. The contract
is for one year
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-18
Martin And Brennan q,
Will Go Is Rounds
In Madison Square

New York. Feb. 1S.-Bob Martin
will meet Bill Brennan of Chicago, in
a 15-round decision bout in Madison
SQUARE Garden tonight.
Both men agreed to weigh in at 2
o'clock this afternoon. Martin an
nounced his weight early today as 185
and Brennan said his would be
around 100 pounds. Martin has ar
inch and a half advantage in heigh,
and an inch in reach over his oppon.
ONT ...r ...
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-18
BOXING BILL WAS, 4
KILLED IN INDIANA

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 1S.-The.
Sherwood Boxing bill, designed tc'
permit 15-round boxing contests in;
indiana, vas killed in the lower house
of the general assembly yesterday by
a vote of 81 to "a.
The bill was prepared by the
Americans Legion Legislative commit
tee under instructions adopted. at the
legion's state convention VI,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-18

According to theaEArgo city sngia
neer most Of the signs An. that city
IRE wrong. Grand Forks people have
been saying that for years.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-18

Johnny Knbane. who has held his featherweight title for eight long years
has completed arrangements with Tex Richard in New York to risk said
row against the pick of the latest crop off, aspiring feathers. He signed fol
fights atM Madison Square Garden against n opponents Richard picks
III last time NeW York especially n some other sections decidedK i(bane
la held the title long enough they decided George CLANCY could turn the
trick. knbane K. Cd CLANCY in three cantos Now Johnnys eastern
friends believe Andy CLANCY, Sammy Sieger or even Charlie Beeche whom
CLANCY recently beat can drop Johnny. One or more If his crew will get
a chance.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-18
LEWIS HAS MATCH TONTGHT-

Des Moines. Iowa. Feb. 1S.-Ed.
tstrangler) Lewis, heavyweight
out Of three falls. tonight.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-18

The Race Track Is In Poor shapep
should not run on the poor thing!
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-18

A man at Lankin married a girl
named Bosh. Let's hope he takes
his wife seriously.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-18
u. H, S. GIRLS
LOST GAME, Sc;
BOYS WON, 23-l3

A defeat and a victory resulted for
the University high school in the two
games played last night on the uni
versity floor, the boys team Of Mo-
del high winning over the East Grand
Forks boys 20 to 10 and the girls
team losing to East Grand Forks s
to S.
The girls game was an exception
ally close one, proving a victory for
the MinnesotAns in the last quarter.
The U. H. S. girls maintained the
lead until tina time, the score at the
close of the first half being 4 to }
in their favor. Seven minute quar-
ters were played in this game.
The advantage in the boys game
went to the Model students early in
the game and remained with them
from that time one. At the end OF
the first frame, they held a lead OF
15 to 4.
Franklin Phelps refereed. The
lineup for the games were:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-18

~" p4ure O Nathewson Is baseball fans know him.
From the health giving climate Of the Adirondacks comes ma.
athewson, Big Six" mas u W. h first strike on Old man
tuberculosis His physicians W. decided he can nov bou in a Wneel
chair after months of time spent almost entirely in bed: n the picture
above shows that Mrs. Mathewson is cheered b y his improvement" f[r
the first time since Matty succumbed to the disease n is smiling hr
friends say.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
Owned W! !! TIE ERsJ AUTOMOBILE 4! !!A

ment himself.
The business office for the last 16
years has been under the manage
ment of Mrs. c. A. Fritz, who has
handled the business in most sue.
cessful and efficient manner.
Mr.. Fritz was the first person to
own an automobile. in Mt. Vernon and
one of the first three to possess one
in this city.
In bringing his business career as
an automobile salesman to q close,
Mr.. Fritz stated that it was due to
the i'll health of Mrs. Fritz and the
desire for a much needed rest that he
was retiring.
His plans for the future are not
definite, but both he and his wife be.
ing lovers Of the outdoors and hunt
ing, it is thought they will enjoy an
extended trip in search of game and
rest.
The building which Mr.. Fritz has
occupied since coming to this city is
to be leased
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
CULLING SCHOOLS TO
OCCUR IN KNOX co.

Knox County farmers and others
will again have the opportunity of
learning how to pSck out the hens that
do not pay for their keep, according
to statement from the Farm Bureau
office this morning. Commencing on
the ninth of the month there will be
two culling schools on each day
through September. They will be To-
Gated in all parts Of the county SO that
everyone will have chance to attend
at least one.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
GAINESVILLE Dispatch)

Announcement was made Wednes-
day by C. A. Fritz that he would re-
tire from the automobile business in
the near future.
Mr.. Fritz has been the pioneer au-
tomobile dealer of GAINESVILLE and the
announcement of his retirement will
come as a surprise to the citizens of
this city
In 1896 Mr.. Fritz and his brother,
J. s. Fritz, opened bicycle store in
Mt Vernon, Ohio, and conducted their
business in that city successfully un-
til his moving to GAINESVILLE four years
later.
In 1900 a bicycle store and repair
shop was opened on the site of the
present location and the business has
gradually expanded until it is one of
the most thriving in southeastern
Ohio.
G. A. Fritz bought out the interest
of his brother in 1904 and since that
time has conducted the sales depart
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
PRISONERS At WORK
PAINTING THE JAIL
Ten Prisoners AT Work Un-
der the Direction Of a
Professional"

William Scnnett, alias Thomas
Burns, alleged professional check
forger, arrested in GAINESVILLE and
brought to Mt. Vernon to answer to
a charge of forging check, is also a
professional painter, Sheriff Lytle dis
covered Thursday afternoon.
Consequently, the interior of the
county Jail is being painted under the
direction of Sennett as foreman" as
sisted by nine other prisoners in the
county Jail.
The interior walls were cleaned
Thursday afternoon, and the painting
started late in the day. The painting
was resumed Friday morning, and
will be completed sometime during
the day. The interior of the Jail will
present a fine appearance and the on
ly cost to the taxpayers will be the
paint used There will be no charge
for labor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06

joyed by the younger guests, horse
shoe pitching and baseball
Short talks were given by DR.. f. c.
Larimore and r. s. Pitkin of Mt. Yer.
non, w. ID. Stoughton of Newark, Wei.
lington Wintermute of Mt Liberty
and Burr Jackson of Johnstown.
The guests from distance were.
Mrs. Emma Goldberg and son, New
York, Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Hawkins,
Poseyville, Ind, DR.. Charles Hawkins,
Evansville, Ind, Mrs. Hattie Will
liams, Mrs. Rilla Rowe, Columbus,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Stoughton, New
ark, Mrs. e. T. Coe, Charleston, w.
Va, Mrs. Anna Daley, West Mans
field, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Conard, Miss
Myrtle Mikesell, Coshocton, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Rowland and Mrs. Ril-
la Hawke, Marengo, Mr.. and Mrs
Eber Watson and Mrs. Clara Goswell,
New Way, Mr.. and Mrs. Burr Jack
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Peters
Mrs. Sumner Parsons, Mrs. Hugh
Crottinger, Mrs. Arthur Hall, j. G..
Miles from Johnstown, Rev. Lewis,
Homer, DR.. and Mrs. F. C. Larimore,
Mrs. Harriet Larimore, Mr.. and Mrs
T. s. Pitkin, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Bur-
goon and children, Mrs Ida Mitchell,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Beach, Mr.. w.
H. Mckinley and Miss Frances Nc
Kinley, Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Frank Lari-
more, Akron, Miss Eleanor Myers,
Lancaster, and others from Center
burg, Mt. Liberty and Utica.
The guests left for their homes in
the late afternoon, wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Hawkins many happy years and
that they might live to celebrate their
diamond wedding.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
NATIONAL OFFICER
TALKS TO SHOP MEN
Looks for Settlement of Labor
Trouble; Strike Not Like
ly, He States

Fred Glenn, of the Boiler Makers
union of the United States, addressed
about 200 members of the federated
crafts of the local Pennsylvania shops
at the Maccabees hall Thursday night.
Mr.. Glenn spoke of labor conditions
over the country and especially con-
cerning the relations of the men with
the railroads. He stated that condi-
tins looked brighter each day and pre-
dicted peaceful settlement of labor
differences in the future. He said he
did not believe there would be u strike
of railroad workers.
Mr.. Glenn was intrduced by the To-.
cal chairman, Mr.. ], Clifford Doty.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
DETECTIVE IS TO
INVESTIGATE CASE
Coming Here in An Effort to
Identity William Sonnet
in County Jail

Prosecuting Attorney Paul M. Ash
baugh received telephone message
from the Pinkerton detective agency,
Cleveland, this morning stating that a
detective would be in Mt. Vernon Sat.
urday to try to identify William SEN
nett, alias Thomas Burns, held at the
county jail on charge of passing a
forged check
Th6 Cleveland detective agency
stated this mcrning that Sennett has
served time in Sing Sing and the Ohio
penitentiary and Is believed to have
a long prison record.
Sennett will not be given prelim-
mary hearing before the first of next
week, 1t was announced today.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
WOMAN IS WARNED
To RETURN MONEY
Said to Have Stolen a Pock-
etbook Containing Twen-
ty Dollars AT Fair

During one of the days of the Knox
county fair, Mrs. Richard Ayers of
this city lost n pocketbook containing
about $40. II is said that Mrs. Harry
W. Koons found the pocketbook on
the grounds, but Just as she picked 1t
up, woman came to her and said 1t
was her property. Mrs. Rooms i'm
mediately turned the pocketbook over
to her.
Prosecutor Ashbaugh stated today
that the woman stole the pocketbook
and that her identity is known. The
prosecutor says that unless the pock-
etbook Is returned to him or the own
er within the next day or two, he will
file an affidavit against the woman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
OFFICERS ELECTED
BY N. P. CHURCH
Monthly Business Session Is
Held AT the Church on
Thursday Evening

Officers were elected for the ensu.
Ing year at the monthly business meet
Ing ut the Mulberry Street NJ. p.
church on Thursday evening.
The election resulted as follows:
Church Treasurer-W. II. Turner.
Financial Secretary Mrs. c. u.
Squiros.
Glass I.eader-ll. T. Oberholtzer
Board OF tewards-Gomer Gilliland
Arthur j. Matthews. A. h. Jones, w.
ID. Cluxton. Vanc Dial. Milton Reeder,
Charles Keigley, II. ~ Ruble. Edward
Sheppard. r. c. Jones and Richard
Sc6les.
Communion Steward-Rev. ID. C.
The appointment Of the ushers was
left TO the board Of stewards.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
OFFICIALS MAKING
TOUR OF COUNTRY
Inspecting Roads and Bridges
in Southern Knox County
On Friday

County Surveyor Carl Van Voorhis
and the three commissioners of Knox
county left Friday morning on an in
spction tour Of southern Knox county.
The officials will make an inspection
of roads and bridges and will deter
mine the road improvements and
bridge repairs necessary at the pres
ent time.
Later, it was announced, the offic-
ials will make an inspection of other
sections of the county.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
Cleveland Detective Says a
Knox County Prisoner Is
bad Actor"
OPERATIONS MANY
In BUCKEYE STATE
Served Time in New York
and Ohio Prisons, Detect
i've Miller Says

Detective miller OF the Pinkerton
National Detective Agency, identified
William Sennett, alias Thomas Burns,
at the Knox county jail Saturday
morning as one Of the most notorious
check forgers In the United States.
Detective Miller, who interviewed
scnnett at the county Jail, produced
photographs and other data to prove
that the man has served time In sev-
eraI prisons of the country for for
gerry.
The detective stated that he be-
lieves the mans true name is Thomas
+. Egan, with numerous aliases,
Canadian, with the following crimi-
nal record known to the Pinkerton
agency:
February, 1894-New York, charge
forgery, 10 years, 8 months in state
prison.
Jan. s, 19O4-New York, charge for
gerry, year in penitentiary.
April 13, 1911-New York, charge
forgery, months in Sing Sing
The Pinkerton agency caused his
arrest in New York city Nov. "a, 1916.
Detective Miller states, charging him
with forgery for having swindled two
Cleveland banks. He was returned
to Cleveland on Dec. 13, 1916, and
sentenced to an indeterminate term
in the Ohio penitentiary. His peni
tentiary number was 45033, Detective
Miller stated. He was paroled from
the pen in August, 1918.
Detective Miller states that since
the mans release he has operated ex-
tensively. A few of his recent vic
tins are as follows, Detective Miller
says:
First National bank Canton, May
10, 1921-Secured $3.50, using the
name of Edward McDermott.
Gaylor Clothing Co., Canton, May
II, 1921-Secured $35, using the name
of Edward McDermott.
Hotel Coshocton, Coshocton, May 4,
1921-Secured $25, using the name OF
Edward McDermott.
John Henry Riesenbeck, Aims &
Doepke, Cincinnati, May 16, 1921-Se-
cured $35 by using the name Of Ed
ward McDermott.
Adolph y. Neideck, Pittsburgh, May
20, 1921-Secured 32.75 by using the
name of Edward DAILY.
II. II. Helpin, Meadville, Pa, May
20, 1921-Secured $2S.S5 by using the
name OF Thomas Murry.
Mrs. r. NJ. Armstrong, Cincinnati,
May II, 1921-Secured $27.5O, using
the name Of Edward McDermott.
Margaret Madden, Wheeling, w.
Va, April 2S, 1921-Secured $65 by
using the name of Edward Mulby.
Lawrence Hotel Co., Erie, Pa, May
20. 1921-Secured $42.5O using name
unknown.
Reber Hotel, Upper Sandusky, June
"a, 1921-Secured $31.SO by using the
name John Burkley.
John Is. Beringer New Kensington,
Par, Jun 3, 1021-Secured $27.5O by
using the name of John Dowds.
c. C. Kisselle, Toledo, June "a, 1921
Secured $31.S0 by using name of
John Burkley.
Detective Miller stated today that
Sennett or Egan should be vigorous.
ly prosecuted. He suggested to Pros
ecutor Ashbaugh that II he did not
have good case against the man, he
should release him to the Canton au.
thorlties.
Prosecutor Ashbaugh stated that he
has sufficient evidence to convict the
man In Knox county. Sennett or
Egan is charged with forging check
on the Hotel Curtis, this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
LARCENY CHARGE IS
FILED AGAINST SMITH

Constable Sensel arrested Charles
smith late Thursday afternoon on n
charge of larceny l.. ID. Caldwell
swore TO an affidavit charging Smith
with stealing wood Smith was plac.
ed In the county Jail to await hear
Ing before Magistrate Harter,
smith was arraigned before Magis.
trate Harter Friday afternoon. He
pleaded not guilty and the date OF
hearing was set for Tuesday, Sept. g.
at y. m. lie gave bond in the sum
of 5000 and was released from custody
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
CAMPAIGN
WILL Be STARTED
Finance Committee Of Cham
Der of Commerce Is Now
Making Plans

The finance committee of the Cham
ber of Commerce, of which +. ]. Van
Voorhis is chairman, is planning for
a PAY up" campaign, which will soon
be inaugurated.
The campaign is to get money that
is owed by delinquent members of the
chamber for dues.
Secretary Hoy Russell says there
is about $500 owed for dues and that
it is necessary to have the money If
the activities of the chamber are to
be conducted in first class manner.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
At WORK
ON NORTH SIDE
Chickens Stolen; Several
Places Visited During
Last Few Evenings

Residents of the north end of the
city reported to the police today that
they had been bothered with thieves
for the past two or three nights. At
the Grubb home on Wooster avenue a
number of chickens were stolen,
while other residents of the north end
report the loss of grapes, lima beans
and tomatoes.
Arrests are likely to be made, it
was announced today.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
STEEL WORK STARTS
ON LAMB GLASS PLANT

Employees of the Mt. Vernon Bridge
company are making rapidly progress
in constructing the steel work for thd
new Lamb Glass plant in South Ver-
non, The steel work was started last
Tuesday morning and up until noon to.
day nearly four trusses had been COM
pleted.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
OARDANElLA WON

Dardanella, driven by Erskine, won
the 2:14 pacet purse $1,000, at the
state fair Wednesday. Dardanello
won two straight chats and finished in
the third heat
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
ARREST RICHARDS FOR
JUMPING BOARD BILL

ID. ID. Richards was arrested late
Thursday afternoon by Constable Sen.
sci on charge of jumping board bill
at the Oakland Hotel The affidavit
against Richards was sworn 10 by l..
J.. Wheeler manager of the hotel.
Richards was placed In ths county
jail.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
FRAME BUILDING =
IS BLOWN DOWN
Accident Occurs AT Plant Of
Lamb Glass Company;
No One Injured

During the rain ana wind storm
storm Thursday afternoon a frame
structure at the plant of the Lamb
Glass Company, in West Vernon, was
blown down. The structure was for
the storage warehouse and fell with
loud crash.
No one was injured.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
READY TO LAY BRICK
ON SANATORIUM ROAD

Rapid progress is being made N
pouring cement on the Ohio state San
itorium pike and it was announced to-
day that the cement would be complet
ed to the top of the hill by the first or
next week. Laying brick will start i'm
mediately and it is the hopes to have
the pike completed late this fall.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
INFANTS DEATH

Florence May Taylor, the nine
month old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Taylor OF Canton died at her
home there yesterday after an eight
days illness of choerainfantum.
The body will he brught here Satur-
day for burial. Funeral services will
be held at the grave at 1870, burial in
Mound View. :
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
Golden Wedding
Anniversary

Three hundred of the friends and
relatives of Mr.. and Mrs. James Haw
kins celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary Wednesday, Aug. "a at
their home east of Lock. At the noon
hour picnic dinner was served on
the lawn under a large tent provided
for the occasion.
A number of presents were re-
ceived. Among them cane, fam
lily relic, was presented by Mrs. Lu-
cretia Hawkins, the oldest guest pres
ent, an aunt of the bridegroom.
In the afternoon games were en-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
LIS E N

Are you contemplating buying Range?
We are offering the greatest value extant, in the
highest grade malleable range made. This is
magnificent six-hole, 600 lb., unbreakable range,
burns wood or coal. Can be changed to either
fuel in two minutes.
With l5-gallon copper reservoir, high warming
closet, polished mirror cooking top nickel plated
leg base, oven measures 221a inches in depth.
Fire box will take in piece Of wood u inches
long. Body of range is made Of polished blue
Armco iron. No pant to burn off. Oven
door, closet doors, reservoir casing, feed and ash
pit doors are handsomely nickel trimmed.
You cannot afford to buy range before you
see this superb stove. We are pricing this range
at less than manufacturers cost. We can save you
from SIS to $50 on the purchase Of range.
Call and let us show you the extraordinary
value we are offering {, this sale.
Max Meyers Stove Store
West Gambler Street
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
Hobbs s-FIenner

Wedding
Mr.. George Hobbs and Miss Martha
A. Flenner, both of this city, were
united in marriage at 1880 o'clock
Thursday evening by Rev. A. d. Mink
at his residence, North Gay street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobbs will reside on E.
Hamtramck street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mr., Harold Nldon of Greer street was
operated upon Friday at the NJ. adm s.
sanitarium.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
Missionary Sociey
Holds A Meeting

The Baptist Aid society of Bran.
don met Thursday for an all day meet
ing at the home Of Mrs. Earl Hayes.
dinner was served at the noon hour.
In the afternoon o business session
was held and program carried out
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
BIRTHS

A daughter was born this morning
to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Martin Woos
ter avenue.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-09-06
y Notes
Mooseheart Legion

Moosehe art Legion
To Have Picnic
The Women Of Mooseheart Legion
will have a picnic Wednesday after
noon at the hcme of Mrs. Roy Fletch.
err of the Upper Fredericktown road,
according to arrangements made
Thursday evening at the regular meet
ing of the legion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-06-29
Attorney General
In Roosevelt's
Cabinet Is Dead
Charles J. Bonaparte, Promi-
nent Lawyer, Is Victim Of
Heart Disease at Coun-
try Home.

Baltimore, June 28.-Charles ].
Bonaparte, attorney general during
the Roosevelt administration. died at
Belle VISTA his country home near
here today.
Mr.. Bonaparte had been in poor
health for about a year, suffering
complications of a heart affection.
He was 70. His widow survives.
He was the son of the late Jerome
Napoleon Bonaparte and the late
Susan May William Bonaparte. His
paternal grandparents were Jerome,
king of Westphalia, who roman-
tic wedding to the beautiful Betsy
Patterson of this city. has become
popular history. :,
The great Napoleon was the grand
uncle of the deceased. -
Entering the cabinet OF President
Roosevelt i'll 1905 as secretary OF the
navy, Mr.. Bonaparte was transferred
to the attorney generalship III l90/,
continuing in that position until the
end of the Roosevelt administration.
Mr.. Bonaparte first came into ma
tional prominence when he helped Or
canize the national civil service re-
form league and took a great part in
securing the adoption of the merit
system in the federal service. He al
so was active in the organization OF
the national municipal league and
Vas its president for a time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-06-29
Farm Bureau Endorses
Legislation Requested
. By American Legion

Chicago, June 28.-The American
Farm Bureau federation announced
that it has endorsed program of leg
islation asked by the American Le-
gion of the 67tl, congress.
The resolution of endorsement
said:
"We hereby endorse the program
in the interest of disabled soldiers,
sailors and marines of America and
urge upon our representatives and
senator's, the speedy enactment OF
the five bills involved, including:
Legislation consolidating the
three ex-service bureaus.
Appropriations for a permanent
hospital building program.
Legislation decentralizing the bu-
reau of war risk insurance.
Legislation to further extend the
benefits of vocational training and
providing vocational training with
pay. for all disabled men with dis
abilities of 10 per cent or more,
traceable to the service.
Legislation providing privilege of
retirement with pay for disabled
emergency officers of the world
war"