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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-11
THURsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS-MAY II, 1922.

its slightness was quite without an,
angularity or awkwardness, i
achieved roundness without plump
ness. stroke Of physical genius.
IT'S heavenly" she now de
clared, coolly staring at theil
neighbors through the smoke of bel
cigaret-"simply divine to be home
I'm sure I'd never want to see
Europe again if it weren't for pro.
hibition."
You're not going to suffer on
that account today" Jean Sedley
promised, producing from her
handbag little flask of jeweled
gold
But I shall!" Fanny protested
with tragic expression. Its the
frightful hypocrisy that's curdling
my soul and running my insides"
Fanny had launched into a start
ling detailed account of London's
latest fad in treatments; and Luz
cinda's thoughts turned back to her
other self.
How to go on, how to play out
this farce of life with Bel when
faith in him was dead?
Strange that faith should have
been shattered finally by such a
minor accident as her overhearins
that mornings treachery. And she
had tried SO hard to win him back.
only to learn he had gone from her
arms to telephone, with lips warm
from hers, to another woman, to
change a place of designation be-
cause he had meanly ferreted out
the fact that his wife was intending
to lunch at the restaurant of their
first choiceI
Her cheeks kindled with indigre
tion-and blazed still more warmly
when she discovered that she had
been staring squarely at Richard
Daubeney, who was lunching with
friends at a nearby table.
But Dobbin bowed and smiled in
such a way that Lucinda't confu-
sion and her sense of grievance
were drowned under a wave of
gratitude. She nodded brightly.
Good old Dobbin! She had never
appreciated how much she was
him till he had turned I'D
again last night and offered to take
his old place in her life.
What a pity
But was it? Would she have been
happier married to Dobbin? Was it
reasonable to assume that ,Dobbin
would not have developed in the
forcing atmosphere of matrimony
traits quite as difficult to deal with
as Bells?
Wasn't the fault, then, more
with the institution than with the
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individuals. Was marriage evel
anything but a failure?
Fanny caught Lucinda cycling hel
and smiled.
What under the sun are YOU
thinking about SO solemnly, Cindy?'
you, dear, I want you and your
husband to dine with us-say next
Thursday"
81 don't know. That's one of the
exciting things about being married
to Harry Lontaine, one never
knows what tomorrow will bring
forth. We've got to go to Chicago
soon, because father relented
enough to leave me little legacy,
nothing to brag about, but nothing
people in or position can afford to
despise, either"
II do want to meet your hus-
band"
You will, soon enough. Hes
lunching some men down at the
grill, a business luncheon, Ameri-
can cinema people"
Hes interested in the motion
picture business, them"
"In a way. He has secured op-
tons on the American rights to
some Swedish productions"
Lucinda turned round to the
waiter. You may bring coffee to
us in the Palm Room"
VI.
Fanny's husband came in shortly
after Lucinda and her guests had
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NLouIs JOSEPH NANcN ~

but she wouldn't have that, threw
the garment over her arm and flung
round the table, then checked and
looked back. You understandable
ends it-for all timer
81 couldn't do you the injustice
Of thinking anything else"
She made a tempeStuous exit
through the curtains.
Bellamy consulted his watch Just
on two: Linda's luncheon party
would be in full swing. He had
nothing better to do, might as well
look in at the Ritz. Linda would
V.
To the luncheon-hour mob that
milled in the foyer of the Ritz
Carlton hotel, Lucinda bruce pre-
scented the poise of a pretty woman
who has never known care more
CALLING that uncertainty as to her
most becoming adornment.
But / never dreamed you three
knew one another" she was ex-
claiming in the surprise of finding
Fanny Lontaine with those whom
she had hidden to meet her. Fanny,
why didn't you tell me-"
But 1 didn't know-your Nelly
Guest was Ellen Field married"
That's so; I'd completely forgot
ten you both come from Chicago"
"Hush!" Nelly Guest gave a
stage hiss. Someone might hear.
And all these years I've tried so
hard to live it down! It's not
lair :"
Six years married, Fanny retain
ed, and would till the end, whatever
life might hold in store for her, a
look of wondering and eager youth
fulness. Romance trembled verit-
ably upon her lashes. She had a
way of holding her lips slightly
apart and looking steadily at one
when spoken to, as if nothing more
interesting had ever been heard by
the ears ambushed in her bobbed,
ashen hair. Her eyes of a deep vio-
let shade held an innocence of ex-
preston little less than disconcert-
ing. Her body seemed never 20
have outgrown its adolescence, yet
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wears in the states, OF and on, and
on the whole approved of them He
had pottered a bit with the cinema
at home and he might jog out to
| Los Angeles and see what was to be
seen in that capital of the world S
motion-picture industry England,
he didn't mind admitting, had a
goodish bit to learn from America
in the cinema line. If you asked
Lontaine, ii was his considered be-
lief that the really top-hole produc-
tions of the future would come of
combining American brilliance of
photography and investure with
European thoroughness in acting
and direction.
This forecast was uttered with
an authority that impressed even
Lucinda, deliberately uninterested
as she was. She had maintained a
half-smile of amiable attention
which would have deceived a sharp
er man, and let her thoughts drift
on dreary tides of discontent
Hour by hour the conviction was
striking its roots more deeply into
her comprehension that life with
Bel on the present terms was un-
thinkable
A losing fight One were mad to
hope to win. Already Bel was lost,
caught in the mad dance of the
systems bacchants, already drunk
ard and debauchee Nor might
all her love redeem him And
o the pity!
Tears started to her eyes, she
jumped up hastily lest her friends
should see, mumbled an excuse, and
made her way out to the foyer,
turning toward the women's cloak
room.
The foyer was still fairly throng-
ed. she was almost in Bells arms be- |
fore she saw him, so near to him |
that she caught, as she started !
back, a heavy Whit of breath |
whisky-flavored.
She heard him say, why, hello, /
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sets a good value on himself and
confidently looks for its general ac-
ceptance.
He talked well, with assurance,
some humor, and a fair amount of
information. He had lived several
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NOTICE.

Sealed proposals will be received
at the mayors office in the city of
Rock Island, until 10 o'clock a. M.
on May 81, 1922, for auditing ac-
counts of all city officers who re-
ceive or disburse city funds, and
preparing for the city a report of
said audit like those heretofore
furnished, including a carbon copy
OF the same. Auditor to check the
posting of all special assessment
receipts to the warrant register.
NJ. T. RUDGREN, City Clerk.
advertisement
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settled down to coffee and cigarets
in Palm Room.
Tall and well made, Lontaine had
the good color of men who care
enough for their bodies to keep
them clean of the rust that comes
of indoor stodging. The plump and
closely razored face seems perhaps
a shade oversize for features deli
cately formed. He affected a mig
gardly mustache, and when he
spoke full lips framed his words
noticeably. His habit was that of
a man at east in any company, who
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GO ON WITH THE STORY.

Deal with that when it comes up.
Frankly, don't believe it ever will.
Don't mean to give Linda any rea-
son I can avoid"
What you mean is, you really
love-"
II mean" he cut in sharply,
whatever my shortcomings, 1 re-
spect Linda, l won't hurt her if /
can help it."
How charming of you!"
For all acknowledgment she re-
ceived a silent inclination of his
head; and she began to laugh dan
gerously, eyes abrim with hatred,
the. heat in her cheeks shaming
their rouge.
We'll, thank God I've come to
understand you before we went any
farther"
amen to that"
And so all your love making has
been simply"
The same as yours, Amy"
Then why did you ever make
love to me at all, please?"
Because you let me see you
wanted me to-"
The brutal truth of that lifted the
woman to her feet. Il don't think
care for any more luncheon" she
said in a shaking voice. IF you
don't mind :"
Bellamy rose, bowling from his
place. Not at ALL"
He offered to help with her fur,
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Linda, what's the hurry@ a.
cut in instantly with a gasp NJ - :
dignation: What are Won do
here?" us
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-11

According to one expert in pbv,,
cal culture, a nation whose NJ
excel its women in beauty is fae.5
with disaster. -ol
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Enjoy all the splendid physie-ae
ton on the bowels of a dose NJ
epson salts without the awfnl
taste and nausea. A few cents
buys a handy package of ''Epsopads
Salts" the wonderful discovery ~
the American EPSON association
Even children gladly take it. DRUG
stores.-(Advertisement.)
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A wireless tower at Toxic, Japan,
$50 feet high, of reinforced con-
crete. is the highest e-piece
structure in the world.
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(co7tinued in our next issue-7
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-10-09
EeeE'
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
FOR PALATKA'S MUSICIA,
:. ~
On

Director G. M. Shearouse, of IT
various musical organizations of &c
city has prepared schedule of era
gagements for these organizatio
for the benefit of the members, lid
Guiding rehearsals. They are as fl 9
lows: No
Monday afternoons at $3.50, His
School orchestra rehearsal. If
Monday evenings, s o'clock, Pah n,
ka band rehearsal. 90
Tuesday afternoon, private lesso-
at band room.
Tuesday evening, Z o'clock, Boys
Band rehearsal.
Wednesday afternoon, $3.50, High
School orchestra rehearsal.
Wednesday evening, 8 o'clock, Pa
latka band rehearsal.
Thursday evening, 1880, Palatka
band concert.
Friday mornings, S:15, High School
orchestra at high school auditorium
Friday afternoons, private lessons
at band room.
Friday evening at Z o'clock, Boys
band rehearsal.
Sunday mornings, $3.50, Methodist
Sunday school orchestra.
Sunday afternoons, after Novem-
Der /, band concert on courthouse
square.
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O'SS.tset.g**4 eIeW/Dso-pOh
uhe,r Spfiftu Branh CLOTHES a,esoM
THE BAT" COMING

"The Bat" the greatest mystery
play the world has ever seen, which
will be presented here this season, is
breaking records all over the country
with the same regularity as it did
last year. In Boston, absolute ca
pacity audiences are making the
gross receipts in excess of $4,000
weekly, the largest amount ever
played to by dramatic show in the
history of Boston. In Baltimore,
another company of "The Bat"
played to over $4,000 last week. And
that despite the fact that it, was the
fourth time "The Bat" had played
there.
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Dodge street; modern conveniences;
garage. T. j. knight. 10-5-3t
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

All creditors, legatees, distributes
and all persons having claims or de-
mands against the estate of Carrie
E. Williams, deceased, are hereby no
titled to present their claims or de-
mands to me within two years, and
all persons indebted to said Carrie II.
Williams, deceased, are notified to
pay the same Immediately.
w. P. MERRIAM,
Executor of the Last viii of Carrie
E. Williams, Deceased
This 18th day of September, A. D.
1922.
9-24-1O-2 16 90 3O-11-6 10
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IAPAN'S RICE CROP
BEST IN HISTORY

Toxic, Oct. ALI being we'll un-
I'll the harvest, Japan's rice crop for
1922 will be the best in her history
according to an estimate of the agri-
cultural department. The crop last
year was 63,22O,0O0 'koku ia koku
equals about five bushels), and this
year is likely t? be more than TO-
100000 koku. Due to anticipation of
the record-breaking good crops, the
quotations at the rice exchange have
fallen to the basis of less than so
yen per koku. :
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Woman's League Is
After Scalp Heads
Prohi Enforcement
Try Associated Press)

|
Washington, Oct. 9-Charging that
the facts surrounding the receipt OF
! the resignation Of Ralph A. Day as
federal prohibition director for New
York had been suppressed by prohi-
bition and internal revenue bureau
authorities, H. L. Scaife, counsel for
the Women's Clean Government or
ganization, and formerly an investi-
gator Of the department of justice, in
a letter to Secretary Mellon, made
public last night, suggested that Mr..
Mellon request the resignation of
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes
and Internal Revenue Commissioner
Blair.
Commissioner Haynes, in announc-
ing the resignation of Mr.. Day last
week, said the director was terminal
ing his work November I, in accord
with an agreement 10 serve only one
year, which agreement was made
when Mr.. Day assumed office. The
commissioner made the further state
ment that the New York office of the
prohibition mutt was in excellent con-
dition.
Mr.. Scaife's letter, which was given
out by the writer, charged that the
contrary was true with respect to
conditions in the New York office.
The letter further charged that in
reality, Mr.. Day "was called to Wash
ington and forced to resign and that
at the same time six prohibition en-
forcement officers operating under
him were suspended.
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noon at the home of the president,
Mrs. Mabel Coughlin. The meeting is
called for $3.50 o'clock.


Surprise Party for Bride.
The Hammond home on Reid street
was the scene of pleasant gather
ing Saturday evening when the
grammar school teachers surprised
Mrs. Friday, a recent bride, with a
miscellaneous shower. Mrs. Friday,
who was Miss Eva Sleap before her
marriage, is one of the Palatka
teachers, and has been valued mem
Der of the Palatka faculty for sew
eral years. After the bride had
opened the various bundles and read
the many good wishes accompanying,
them, the evening was spent in social
chat. Later dainty refreshments of
ice cream and small cakes were serv-
ed. Those present were:
Mrs. Merryday, Mrs. Latimer, Mrs.
Pickren, Mrs. Compton, Mrs. Mann,
Mrs. Webb, Miss Davis, Miss Chap
man, Miss Green, Miss Beckstresser,
Miss johnson, Miss Crook, Miss Nc
Kenzie, Miss Walton, Miss Kennedy,
Miss Bard and Mrs. Friday.
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Cafeteria Supper.
The ladies' auxiliary of the Pres
byterian church is preparing for a
cafeteria supper to be given in the
Woman's club Tuesday evening, Oc-
tober 81. AS this date is Halloween
the decorations will be in keeping
with the day and all sorts of delic-
ious eatables will be on sale, includ-
ing chicken pilau, baked ham, salads,
ETC. The public is cordially invited.
Mrs. T. o. Owens returned yes
terday from New York, where she
has been making a brief stay en-
route home from England, where she
spent the summer with relatives.
Friends of John Warren Thigh
man will regret to know that he con-
tinues i'll at his home on Dodge
street and will hope for his early re-
covery.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Fearnside,
Mrs. Imogen F. Collins, Mr.. and
Mrs. Weldon Henley and children and
DR.. and Mrs. A. NJ Hedick and fam
lily spent yesterday afternoon at St.
Augustine beach. They enjoyed a
picnic supper on the beach before
returning home.
Mrs, T. B. Munich lis quite ill at
her. home on Kirby street, to the re-
gret Of her many friends.
Small D. j. Coughlin, the son of
Mrs. Mabel CoughlinNis i'll at his
home on Madison street, to the re-
greet of his many friends.
Captain C. D. ONeal has return
ed to New York, after a shost stay
in Palatka.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Corcoran
and small daughter, Margaret Lee,
are expected home shortly from
Michigan, where they have been
making a several weeks stay
Friends of R. R. Wilkinson, who
has been i'll for some time at his
home OH North Second street, will be
glad to know that he is better now.
l. NJ. White returned today from
a two weeks business trip down the
east coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Lamon
and son, Mike, returned this morning
from weekend stay at their cot
tage at Crescent beach.
Captain F. E. Wagner will leave
shortly for New York, where he will
spend some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Merriam
came in from Crescent City and
spent the weekend here. Mr.. Mer-
riam returned to Crescent City, but
Mrs. Merriam will spend the week
here.
Mrs. J.. A. Darby, of Jackson
vile, was the CUES there for the
Weekend of Mrs. H. c, Richard.
Miss Mae Kennedy spent yes
terday as the guest of her sister at
Pencil.
Friends of Miss Sybil Knight
will be glad to know that she has re-
covered from her recent illness.
John Selle returned yesterday to
his home in Gainesville after a. few
days spent at his home here. e..
Roy F. Irwin is ill at his home
on Olive street, to the regret of his
many friends.
Mrs. Sidney Smith, of Jackson
Vile, has arrived in the city and will
De among the >out-of-town guests at
he Cowan-Smith wedding this eve
ding. NJ
Mrs. F. V. Oliver is i'll, to the
,egret of her many friends.
Spanish class will meet tonight |
at 1880 at St. Marks parish hous'
Free for all. nr
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Supper for Cowan-smith

IL Party.
lind Mrs. Frank j. Smith en-
Ia the members of the Cow
th wedding party and a few
kuests at a buffet supper last
at the Woman's club. This
\ the rehearsal of the we'd
hd was the last Of an extended
hi social events which have
h the engagement announce
/ Miss Florence Smith and Mr.,
Cowan.
bold and lavender color scheme
Twill be used in the wedding
ID on the supper table.
/ of gold and lavender chry-
huns were srtistically used in
Eng the table, where the
people served Themselves with
ng salad, various, kinds of
Fhes, pickles, olives and iced
Mrs. Smith was assisted in
after the pleasure of her
by Mrs. c. H. ,Messmer.
/ present last evening were
d Mrs. John Smith, Mr.. and
| E. Anderson, Mrs. Sidney
of Jacksonville, Misses Omar
Winifred Browning, Emma
Rcetti, Harriet Hudson, Kath-
ecks, Clarice Newton, Clarice
Helen Shelly, Messrs. Gil
Iolden, Clyde Lance of Jack
|, Ralph Tavell, Robley Bruce,
ecks and Davis Dancy.
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Mr.. and Mrs..C. A. Bailey, of San
Mateo, announce TIE marriage of
their daughter, Jessie Brown Bailey,
to Roy Cecil Hagan on Sunday, Oc-
tober s.
This announcement will be sur
prise to the many friends Of the
young couple, although it was known
that they have been devoted for sew
eral years. Miss Bailey had entered
school for the fall term at st. Jo-
sephs academy. The young couple
will make theri home for the present
with the brides parents at San Ma
teo.
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Surprise Birthday Party for Little

MISS Mozeiie Sumner.
An enjoyable event was the sur
prise birthday party given by Mrs
G. c. Sumner on the eleventh birth
day of her little daughter, Mozelle
Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6.
After playing many various games
the little folks assembled in the din
ing room, which was prettily deco
rated with pot ferns. Refreshments
Of fruit punch and cakes were serv-
ed by the hostess, who was assisted
by her sister. Mrs. A. NJ. Bertleson,
of Sanford.
Among those enjoying the little
party with Mozelle were Kathleen
Pounds, Junior Reid, Maude Perry,
Mary Brown, Helen Varnes, Dora
Brown, Mary Francis Sumner and
Claire Bertleson.
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Young MatrGns' Club.

Mrs. Ralph E. Macdonald will en-
terrain the members of the Young
Matrons' club Friday afternoon at
her home in the Usina apartments.
She is inviting her guests for $3.50
o'clock
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Club Resumes

|Palatka Woman's club will
p the first time after. the sum-
fation, on the afternoon of DC,
30. Club members are look
rward with keen anticipation
they feel sure will be a prof
'lub year. Last year was one
great accomplishment that
be is felt for this new term.
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PALATKA DAILY NEWS
Dear Friend:

Dear Friend:
simply tked death that bought do
place the Retailers shelf your
New that have promise keep
BILE, but fer goodness sake we'll Don't think
Leather Jacket of I'll
clothing for the
and take carefully. yank off Have
heart Follow the instructions.
Yours for good
KELLAR KOAT.
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GERMAN MARKS HIT A
NEW LOW MARK TODAY

New York, Oct. German marks
sold here today for less than four
cents per hundred, the lowest price on
record.
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Meeting, Philathea

Methodist Philathea class will
pmorrow evening with the
ht, DR.. Sarah Davis, at the
u Mrs. John Walton. This
s meeting is called for 1870
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CompIimenting Mrs. Merriam.

Mrs. Charles P. Philips will enter
tain Wednesday afternoon, comphl
menting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jack
Merriam. Her guests on this occa-
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Aid Circles Meet

'Ow.
? circles of the Ladies Aid of
'thodist church will meet to-
afternoon at 8 o'clock. Cir
bill meet at the home of Mrs.
Tilghman. Circle 2 at the
Il Mrs. H. o. Hamm. Circle
gilman hall, and Circle 4 with
D. Sibert.
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Little Miss RYan.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Ryan are be-
ing congratulated by their friends on
the arrival of a daughter. The little
girl was born last night at her par
ents' home on North Fourth street.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-10-09

Making connection with all Atlantic
Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line
afternoon trains at Ocala, and all
Florida East Coast and Atlantic
Coast Lire afternoon trains at Pa
latka..
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herine's Guild
Tomorrow.

Tomorrow.
First meeting of st. Gather
pild, after the summer vaca-
dll take place tomorrow after
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WANT BICYCLES SHELTERED

West Palm Beach, Oct. 10.-Par
ents here who have purchased bi
cycles for their children to ride tt
and from school, are complaining
that there is no shelter over the bi
.uv-1,.,lsN IL lS.AL2,7I nnA{
,ArrN ANrN Sr-N-NAN SEnN-IHE
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NOTICE

Applications for positions On the
Palatka Police Department will be re-
ceived by me UP to noon Thursday.
All qualified applicants win be shown
due consideration.
A. M. STBFN, Mayor.
1916, 8, 8, 10, II. :.
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John w. Zeigler, of Philadelphia, VIII
is to leave this city tonight for hi
home after visit to the Islands. Nj
Zeigler was commissioned by fello7
| alumni of the University to get i
touch with General Wood, who is no,
on his third leave of absence from tn
University to expire January first.