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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-20
REDUCED VOLUME
OF BUSINESS, BUT
MARKET STRONG
BY Associated Press

New York, September 1s.--Prices
in today's stock market recovered
substantially from yesterdays set
back, confirming the impression that
the decline was brought by the teeh-
meal condition of the market. To-
days upturn was accomplished on
a reduced volume of business.
Railroad shares gave the most
consistent exhibition of strength,
several opening at substantial gains
and stubbornly resisting selling pres
sure, New Orleans, Texas and Mex
leo. Illinois Central preferred and
Louisville and Nashville gave :. good
account Of themselves
Stocks, such as Mexican Petrol
eum Baldwin and Marine preferred,
which were subjected to the heaviest
attacks of short interests made the
best individual gains today. Mex
lean petroleum closed at net gain
of "a, with slightly smaller gains
being registered by others. Cosaen
was active at steadily rising prices,
the directors announcing an increase
from e21a cents to $40 in the quar-
terlv dividend Just before the mar
ket closed.
Metal Shares Active
Metal shares were quite active,
pool operations being mainfest ~
some of the popular issues. south
American coppers moved 4iigher tiah
some of the domestic issues. An m
crease in foreign orders was par e1S
responsible for the more extensive
demand for the metal issues
Speculative belief that LaeKawah-
ma steel was selling below parity
with Bethlehem issues paoeF .nS
merger plans was held responsioie
for the activity OF that STOCK wnion
Registered a fractional gain. ohitS 70.
states Steel common toueheo -
for a net gain of 1 Is, some OF 'he
i,v,,,ng being based on reports OF
Increased prices by the corporation
unconfirmed Reports 'n"s
subsidiaries. 80
Adams Express rose in response TO
resumption was likely this iall'
Total sales were S75i0o0 shafes,
Government withdrawal of wa
non 600 in funds from banks IN this
sts.,.iot was believed to be responsible
e.. tha Increase in call money rates
.,hirh onened at 4c, advanced TO
~ shortly after noon, and TO an
honr later, that rate holalhe
the close Time money rates WEI
inclined to ease IN rAthei or1.a4
ing. The commercial paper arNe'
substantial Improvement was not a,s,
., foreign exchange rates, new
York banks directing most Oh 'n'
trading.
LONDON MONEY
Nv Associated Press ,,t.
.r ssntember l9.-Bar silver, 30 nc
vsr aimee. Money. Y per cent. piseoun a
sstes. Short bills. 7-ie per cent tniee
month bills. ~ per cent.
BAR SILVER
By Associated Press
Now York September 1s-Foreisn oAi
.,,xer sassc. Mexican dollars. bShc.
RAW SILK
Nv Associated Press a..
Nav York, September s-haw sns
s,eaav. prices per pound kansai nouple
extra cracks. s7.sb @s15; 4 Kan "a .k SS 10
shG nshu No. /. s7.to@765 Canton e sSfrss
i41e s760@7.6b; Shanghal, Shina'
-, ~ geld double deer. Ss.S0Qs.bb.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-20
PORT MOVEMENT
L. Assnrinted Presa


New Orleans: Middling, 2o.15c; receipts
ASA; exports. 1902; sales, 1851; stock. e1'-
Galveston: Middiing. 2o.soc; receipts,
sso6s: exports. 2.75o; sales. 1.16o; stock
Mobile: Middling. 2O.5oc; receipts.
1850; sales 773; stock s,sss.
Savannah. Middling. ale; receipts.
7. so4; sales 224, stock. 7s,71s.
Charleston; Receipts s26; stock, sb,sIl.
Wilmington: Receipts, 1885, stock, H.
500.
Texas city: Stock. 21s.
Norfolk: Middling, 2t.25c; receipts, TIC;
sales. 90; stock. 31,745.
BALTIMORE: Stock, 1851.
Boston: Middling. 21.4oc; receipts, 81;
stock. $500,
Philadelphia: stock. 4,s72.
New York: Middling, 21.55c; stock, 73.-
664.
Minor ports: Stock, 1878.
Total today: Receipts, 5o,7o5; exports
2,S62; stock. 609,s65
Total for week: Receipts. 11s.117; ex-
ports, s1,62s.
Total for season: Receipts. b1s.5oT; ex-
ports 416,779.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-20
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES

BY Associated Press
New orleans, September 1.-THE mar
ket closed steady at net advance or IL TO
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-20

By Associated Fress 49, an
New York, September yS-aa1 "aoubls
s s,eaay cracks prlHs s5@si5 Kansai No n
sSseeI Kapsai 10 NJ 4s5 ~ Canton
1a.Ie s76o@T.6b; shanghai, emma
steam iii gold double deer. ss.SoQs.ee'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-20
SUGAR
nv Associated Presa

New York September 19.--Raw sugar
was unchanged with Cubas quoted at Sc
cost and freight. equal to 4.61c for centri-
fugal but the undertone was stead der
There was sales of 1880 bags OF Cubas
in port to local refiner and $500 bags
for October shipment to an outport re-
finer at quoted prices.
Raw sugar futures were active and
prices closed firm at points decline to 8
points net advance The opening was s
to points net lower. which carried prices
into new low ground for the movement,
but at these levels there was a sharp
rally with final prices at best for the day.
October. 2.e6c: December. 3.11c; March.
2.95c; May. S.06c.
Refined unchanged. In refined futures
there was sale Of one lot of October at
6.26c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-20
INTERIOR MOVEMENT
by Associated Press

Houston: Middling 20.S5c; receipts 3d.
s2s; shipments. 1b,157; sales. 6.s95; stock.
1TS,1os.
Memphis: Middling. 21c; receipts. 2722:
shipments, 1.ol1; sales. ESQ; stock 56,1s1.
Augusta: Mddlng. 21.1s; receipts,
1913; shipments, 1,o21; sales, 81: stock.
5524s.
st. Louis: Middling, 2126o receipts,
967; shipments. 967 stock. 1903
Atlanta: Middling. 21.3oc.
Little Rock: Middling. 2o.75c; receipts.
1880; shipments, IA; sales. s.946: stock.
22.T1s.
Dallas: Middling. so.soc; sales. $500.
Montgomery: Middling. 20.37c: sales.
300.
Total today: Receipts. 44,s50 ship
ments. 1910: stock. S14,26s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-20
DRY GOODS
BY Associates fsress

~ fArsoo,a sou EoSS
New York. September 1s.-Cotton goods
were firm today with steady trade in
colored cottons and on some of the staple
dom estics. Prices were firm in gray goods
and sheetings. Yarn markets were more
active. Worsted were in better demand in
mems wear Worsted dress goods lines for
spring wers firm. Carpets and rugs con-
tinue to sell steady.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-20
STEEL

BY Associated Press
New York. September ls.-Steel IN
CHANGED.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-20
BAR SILVER

Nv Associated Press
Nav York September 1s.-Foreisn oal
-,,yer sessc; Mexican dollars. bShc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
LOCAL PAVING
MOVE TODAY
State Street Matter to be
Taken Up by Board OF
Freeh0IderS

NEW BRUNSWICK, May ga
resolution providing for the approval
of plans and the advertising for bids
for repaving outer State street,
Perth Amboy, will be introduced by
Freebooter Walter j. Q~uackenbush
at the weekly session of the Board
of Freeholders this afternoon. the
resolution will call for a twenty-five
foot roadway to be constructed OF
some asphaltic substance on a con-
crete base.
The stone to be ripped out on
the road is to be employed in the
repair of the roadway from Nicken-
ig's Grove to Amboy avenue. ac-
cording to the terms of the soil
ton.
1t is also expected that the en-
gineer for the borough of South
River will appear at the meeting to
discuss with the freeholders the
promised assistance in building two
new %culverts at South River. The
reeholders were at South River last
night and it Is understood that they
agreed to aid in the project to a
certain extent. 1t seems that a
brook overfiows on surrounding
property during heavy rains but
whether the course of the branch
has been diverted or whether the
culvert is not adequate is not
definitely known and will be de-
cided this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
CHEERS GREET
LLOYD GEORGE
Prime Minister Takes Part ir
House of Commons Debate
Today

LONDON. May rs (By The As
ciated Press):-Cheers greetea
Prime Minister Lloyd George when
he entered the House of Commons
this afternoon 10 take part in the
debate on foreign policy.
Lloyd George in beginning his
speech said he proposed dealing
with the business of the Genoa
gathering and did not intend to dis
cuss British or German relations. M
opportunity for which will be pro-
viied next week.
The prime minister will meet
Premier Poincare. of France, at
Bologne early in June, it was said
today. Discussion of the general
European question will take place.
Although peace had been estab-
iisbed in Europe it was quite clear.
said Lloyd George in the House of
Commons today. that the var atmos-
phere still remained.
"As for Russia. it is hopeless for
whatever her government. to expect
to expedite herself without the~as-
sistance of other nations" he said.
There were two alternatives il. deal
ing with the Russian decision: the
first. force which had failed. The
second one, was to leave Russia to
her fate"
"But how" he asked. could we
insure Europe against such a peril?"
Germany" said the premier.
could not re-equip Russia economi-
cally, not having the capital. That
was not the ease with armament. as
there were supplies in one country,
and skill in the other"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
IN AND o THE CI7Y

Philip Borak. of 1876 Madison ave-
nue., reported the theft of his Peer
less coupe to the police yesterday.
The machine is supposed to have
been taken from in front of Mr..
Borak's home. The police are at
work on the case.
a resident near the site of the
bazaar being conducted on the lot
next to the railroad station called
the police station this morning at
1880 o'clock and protested against
the noise coming from the grounds.
Persons connected with the show
were accused of shouting and sing
ing so loudly that sleep was impos-
sible. Desk Lieutenant Andrew Jen-
sen detailed Chauffeur William
Buchan on the case with orders to
stop the disorder Immediately under
pain of arrest.
Grand Tall Cedar Thomas G. w.
Fine headed a large delegation of
members of Perth Amboy Forest,
Tall Cedars of Lebanon up to
Plainfield last night for the big cere-
monial of Plainield Forest. The pa
troll of Perth Amboy Forest put on
the work. There were many mem.
bers from the various forests in this
section and Staten Island at the af-
fair when many saplings were
planted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
FUNERAL TOMORROW
FOR BURNED WOMAN

The funeral OF Mrs. Melvia
Rogosky. twenty-nine years old. of
5 Salem street, Roosevelt, who died
Tuesday night al the Perth Amboy
City Hospital from burns received
when gasoline which she was using
caught fire and burned her body,
will be held tomorrow morning at
10 O'Clock from the Polish church,
Roosevelt. Interment will be in 81.
James cemetery, Woodbridge.
Mrs. Rogosky was burned from
her head to her feet in an effort II
extinguish the blaze which started
when she stepped on a match. This
ignited gasoline that had spilled on
the floor while she was cleaning a
bed at her home shortly after noon
Tuesday.
DIR. Wantock attended the wom-
an and then sem her to the hospi-
tai where she was treated by DR..
Martin S. Meinzer. Undertaken E.
]. Mullen took charge of the body
and prepared it for the funeral to
be held tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
DIR. SILK TALKS
To LIONS CLUB
Tells OF Shick TeSt---Fast
Growing Club Plans for
New Activities

A detailed description OF the
Schick test in the school. was given
at the weekly luncheon of the Lions
Club today in the New Packer House
by DIR. Charles i. SILK. president of
the Board OF Health. DIR. SILK went
into details concerning the benefits
to be derived from the adoption of
the test in the local schools, and the
way in which 1t would inform the
paren OF the physical conditions of
their children. DIR. SILK was given a
vote OF thanks following his re-
marks.
Harry 8. Medinets was chairman
of today's session and told OF the
Lions convention at Atlantic City.
to which he was a delegate. He
told of the work being accomplished
throughout the country by the or
g~anization in both civic and uplift
lines.
An important part OF today's
meeting consisted in the forming OF
a charity chest Out of this chest
the club donated s25 to the summer
amp of the Y. NJ. C. A, with which
TO send two boys to the camp.
A large number of members OF
the local club stated their inten-
lions to attend the charter night
of the Morristown Club to be held
tonight. Plans for the charter
night here were discussed and fur
Their arrangements for the event
will be made tomorrow night at a
meeting to be held in the office OF
the president. Thomas Hanson.
Philip Costello was elected third
vice president at today's session.
William Fraser was announced
as the chairman Of the meeting and
luncheon next week.
Three committees were appointed
follows:
Constitution and by-laws-Jacob
NJ. Klein, Harry Braverman, Alfred
Entertainment committee for June
p. BooZ, Jr., William Casey,
Fred Beutel.N
Membership - Harry Medinets,
Philip Costello. Thomas G.. W. Fine,
Goldberger, Thomas Gar
retson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
CONGRESSMAN TO FLY

WASHINGTON. May 25.-Willing
TO take a chance with death to prove
himself the only daredevil of con-
gress, Representative Manuel Her
rick. Republican of Oklahoma. &C
cepted a challenge today TO join an
aviator in a high fight.
Herbert J.. Fahy, the fier, promis-
ed Herrick that he would lose more
than a necktie if he agreed to go up.
You will at your earliest conven-
fence go with me TO the war depart
ment and make the request for a
plane. l will back up the request"
Herrick said he would make no
personal request because he vas sore
at the department for issuing an Or
der that IT fly no more over the cap
ital for fear l would break some
glass and put it in a sleepy senator
or congressman's eyes"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
EXPECT CROWDED HOUSE
At OPERA HERE TONIGHT

Lovers OF high class opera will be
given another treat in Perth Amboy
Tonight when the Metropolitan and
Chicago Grand Opera Company pre-
sent yerdis famous opera Ira
viata" at the Majestic theatre. This
10 one of a series of operas brought
TO this city under the auspices OF
the Church of Our Lady of the Most
Holy Rosary and the advance ticket
sale a big house.
There is a chorus OF forty people
In addition to the eight principals
and an orchestra of tNenty-four
pieces under the personal direction
Of Professor S. Avitabile. Special
scenery and electrical effects. TO say
nothing of elaborate costumes. will
add TO the splendor of the opera.
Miss Grace Hoffman, who last
spring sang the, title role in ''Rigo-
e~ietto," winning Ahe plaudits of a big
e. will again appear in the
lead tonight. Others in the cast are
Mile Kiekner. Giuseppe I~rterrante.
Eduardo Battente, G. Ma1chi, Anne
dec Bald. Enrico Martelli and e..
Romano.
The opera will start promptly al
o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
PERSONAL

George H. Farrin, of Gordon
street, has just returned from Bath,
Me-. where he spent a week with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George L.
Farrin. Mr.. Farrin was called to
Bath because OF the illness of his
father.
William Wilentz, of Jefferson
Medical College, is spending the
summer vacation with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. Wilentz, OF Lewis
street.
Mrs. Ira r. Grouse. Jr., of Madi-
son avenue, who has been i'll at her
home in Madison avenue. is much
improved.
Byron Durham, of Pennington
Prep, is spending a few days with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. H
Durham, in Elm street.
Mrs. John Tyroler. of Los Angeles,
Cal, is spending some time with Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Bruck. OF High
street.
Mrs. John Weymar. OF Stedman
place. has gone to Scotville. Mich,
for a visit with relatives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
STAR Chancery Ataion

NEW BRUNSWICK. May 25.-
Notice has been filed in the office of
the county clerk concerning a chan
Gerry court suit started by Pauline
Scheferspon and Lillian Sprague,
against Ingred and Marion Blanch-
ard. All of the principals in the ac-
ton reside in Perth Amboy. The
action is brought to set aside and
cancel a deed that conveyed four lots
on Amboy avenue at Ridseley street
street to the defendants and compel
the conveyance of the property back
to the plaintiffs. The deed in ques-
ton was conveyed to Otto Hansen.
Louis P. Booz, Jr., and Harry B.
Afflerbach.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
DANA RELIEF SOCIETY
PUSHES BUILDING PLANS

With the selection OF the best plan
submitted for the new home of the
Dana Relief Society at a special con-
vention OF the members last night
at Odd Fellows hall the start of the
new structure will not be far off &C.
cording to the committee in charge
Of the erection of the new building.
Four tentative plans were submit
ted by Ingvard Greisen. the archi-
tect before the members of the So
ciety and the best n suited for a
home for the society vas selected.
Architect Greisen was given power
TO go ahead with the plans and speci-
fications for the building for bids to
be received by the building COM
mittee. With all this work COM
pleted it is expected that the con-
tract will be awarded and work be-
gun in about a months time.
The new home for the society will
be erected at Oak and Market streets
on the property purchased there
last fall to be used for that purpose.
The building will be two stories and
basement and will be constructed of
brick. The basement will contain
a grill room. The first floor will be
occupied as dining room, ladies'
room and hall and on the second
floor there will be the meeting room
for the society, social events and
library. There will also be three
rooms for apartments for the jani-
tor. The construction of the build
ing will be thoroughly up to date
and will be used exclusively by the
society.
Marinus Stocked. president, pre-
sided at the general convention last
night and the building committee in
charge is composed of Carl c. Chris
Hansen. Emil Koyen. Hans Krogh,
Jens Olsen and John Hanson, Sr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
SURPRISE SHOWER FOR
MISS MARY YATSK0

A surprise miscellaneous shower
was given Miss Mary Yatsko IN
honor of her approaching marriage
10 John Sotak at her home last
night. The rooms were attractively
decorated with steamers of pink
and blue. Singing and dancing were
enjoy ed. Miss Marie Pado enter
tanned al the piano while Miss Helen
Yatsko gave several selections on
the sylophone. Miss Barbara Petrick
and Miss Amelia Yurinak were
awarded prizes in a contest. An ex-
hibition d. c was given by Frances
Castor and Sue +. Pado. Refresh
ments were served. Miss Yatsko
received many beautiful gifts Of
linen. cut glass. silverware ami
china.
The guests included Misses Mary
and Amelia Yurinak. Sue and Marie
Pado, Hele4 Yatsko. Mary Zoldas.
Frances Castor. Elizabeth YatskU.
Bertha Jugan, Mary Marhenka.
Rose Petrick. Lillian Kupovitz, Bar.
bara and Anna Petrick, Elizabeth,
Agnes and Mary Yatsko. Mrs. NJ.
Kazimir, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Stofega,
John Sotak. Mr.. and Mrs. Yatsko.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
WON len TO 0RGRNlZE

Several local women as guests OF
the local chapter, attended a lunch
con and meeting Of the Council OF
Jewish Women, in Plainfeld yester-
day. Temporary officers were elect
ed TO form a chapter in Perth AM
boy. Mrs. Jack Josselson, was elect
ed president: Mrs. Barnet Goldman,
vice president: Mrs. George Miller,
secretary. and Mrs. Emil X. Roos.
treasurer. Those who attended the
luncheon were: Mrs. Arthur Weiss,
Mrs. Adolf Weiss, Mrs. Harry Medi-
nets. Mrs. John Tyroler, Mrs. Jo-
seph Bruck, Mrs. Jack Josselson,
Mrs. Barnet Goldman. Mrs. George
Miller and Mrs. Emil *. Roos.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
DOMESTIC SCIENCE
GIRLS SERVE LUNCHEON

\ most delightful luncheon was
arranged, prepared and served by
Inez Rossi. Mildred Hawkins, Alice
Koyen, Sadie Scharer and Anna
Thullesen, members of the domestic
science class of the grammar school
under the direction of Miss Marie
Brown, yesterday afternoon.
The table was attractively deco
rated in a color scheme OF pink and
white. A basket bouquet of sweet
peas was used as a c~enterpiece
while the favors were tiny bouquets
of sweet peas. Covers were laid for
John X. Sheehy. President and Mrs.
Elizabeth Oliver, a member of the
Board of Education, Miss Margaret
Slugg and Paul Steele. The menu
was as follows:fruit cup roast
chicken. new potatoes, gravy, mace
doine of carrots and peas, chow
chow, picked beets. biscuits. butter
balls, pear salad, Russian dressing,
cake and coffee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
READY FOR ANNUAL
INSPECTION TUESDAY

Arrangements for the annual in
spection of the Perth Amboy police
department. scheduled for Decorl-
I'm Day morning. have been com
ted. The inspection will be made
:. Market street, below City Hall
lark. at about s o'clock.
The men will assemble at about
1880 O'Clock and roll call is sched-
uled for s o'clock. Following the
roll call the inspection by the mayer
and Board of Aldermen will be
made. The award of the Garretson
medal will be made at this inspec-
tion. This medal is awarded to the
oflcer accomplishing the most heroic
feat during the year.
The touring car, police patro'.
motorcycles and bicycle OF the de-
partment will also be included in the
inspection. Chief Niels J. Tonnesen
has had the members of his depart
ment out for a number of drills in
formation so that a real showing will
be made next Tuesday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
Form INCORPORATION

NEW BRUNSWICK, May ia
certificate of Incorporation has been
filed in the county clerks cfice for
the carrying on of a general real es-
tate and insurance business. Chez
ter r. Holman is Ae ~statuatory
agent and the place Of business is
at $50 George street. The company
is incorporated for $50. 900, five hum
dred shares at 800 each. Jacob II.
Becker. Piscataway; Ralph T. Hol-
man, and Chester r. Holman OF this
city. are the incorporators.
A trade name has been filed in the
county clerks ONCE by the Highland
Park Fuel Company. retailers OF
briqueted anthracite and bitumin-
Gus coal, at 2e5 Cleveland avenue.
Charles Geisinger Is the agent In
charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
Normal school Reunion

The thirty-fourth annual reunion
OF the State Normal and Model
Schools at Trenton will be held FRI
day and Saturday. June Q and 10, at
the State Normal School at Tren-
ton. Nc formal entertainment has
been arranged for Friday night.
Saturday morning a game OF base
ball will be played on the Normal
campus. The "Old Boys are invit-
ed to join. At noon the roll call by
classes and a short business session
will be held in the Normal audi
forum, followed by the Alumni
luncneon which will be served Ia
the gymnasiums. The luncheon fee
will be s1.25. Tables will be ar
ranged for classes. The class o;
1897 expect TO attend in force
Large delegations are expected from
1902, 1907, 1912 and 1917.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-25
BOY SCOUTS

tn patrol rally OF Troop s. held
niEht At the high school was
uon by the Flying Eagle patrol.
Five patrols entered the contest, the
sixth patrol being below strength
and therefore unable TO compete.
The events included inspection or
scouts and Of equipment. a knot
tying relay race. signaling. judging,
forestry, freman's lift and first-aid
contests. Points were given for the
various events according to speed
and accuracy. The final standing
Of the patrols was as follows: First,
Flying Eagle, 1919; second, Fox.
1iB.5; third, Raccoon, fourth Moose;
Attn. Bear.
A. something new. the forestry
contest attracted great interest.
T~wenfy-one specimens of leaves were
shown TO the contestants for a short
lime and the scouts determined the
species of trees from which the
leave were obtained. Several scouts
showed remarkable ability in this
contest. Wood specimens were also
exhibited and identified.
The judges of the contests were
Commissioner Kalquist scoutmas-
fers and assistant scoutmasters Of
other troops of the city. A num-
Der of newly elected members of
the local council attended the rally.