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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
II TONS OF GOLD In
RESERVE BANK AND
3l3 TONS OF SILVER
fBy The Associated Press)

CLEVELAND. Ohio. April 3.-Seven-
teen tons of gold and 313 tons of silver
and copper coins. representing n value
Of $9.50O.000. were In the vaults Of the
Fourth Federal Reserve Bank here nj
the close Of business on February p. ac-
cording to bank officials.
In handling this enormous amount of
cash. the money poured into the federal
reserve vaults by the truck load. in mail
sacks and in case lots from the member
banks through the district.
Sixty per cent Of the incoming cur
rency is ~scrapped." The mutilated.
torn or soled notes are sent 70 the can
collation. room. after which they are
shipped to Washington for redemption.
The ~scrapped" notes are passed
through machine which punches in
the outlines or the letter - in each
corner of the bills. The marked bills
are then bundled and passed through
a powerful motor-driven paper cutter
which cuts each package in two. the long
way Of the bill The halves are then
shipped TO Washington on alternate
days. so that at no time is there a COM
plete bill in transit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
Side Lights ON
|SOSCampaign

The ferry lines AT Santa Cruz and the
Matamoros street car lines will operate
until 1890 o'clock tonight for the ac-
commodaiion Of those who wish to at
tend the concert at the Teatro Reforma.
A. Stein < Co. Of Chicago, manufac-
turers of the famous Paris garters, are
listed among the contributors to the
;. d. 5. fund. The company's check was
received today by the Walker Bennett
company. IL was for $40.
The Brownsville Ladies' Civic League
this merning added S56.7s TO the s. O. :.
fund. the amount having been taken in
at the benefit AT the opening of the
Travellers Cafe Saturday night. The
Palace Of Sweets donated the ice cream.
and also box Of candy.
III. +. bennett of Hidalgo. who has
sent in several contributions To the fund.
sends 81 more today. including s. given
b. Francisco Perez, and 81 by Vicente
Cantu & Bro.
w tdNn were TtftNt0
for the :. -. :. fund from Donna today
One was signed by G. G. Mcdonald and
the other by Peter Grill.
Recently advised by Edwin :. B-odix
Of the progress in the construction Of
,he Rio Grande railroad. United STATES
Senator Morris Sheppard. in Il letter to
MIR. BrodiX said: This is certainly a
wonderful monument to the tirelcss en-
e-gy Of Mr. O'Bricn. He j. tower OF
strength 10 that section Of the country.
and il is hardly possible to measure the
benefit that will flow from his efforts.
II he Is successful. earnestly trust that
his plans for the development Of the Val
ley will meet with early fruition. lie j.
certainly deserving Of every considcra-
tion ON the part of the citizens Of the
Valley"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
7. ]. HOOKS, FOR
70 YEARS VALLEY
RESIDENT, DEAD
Passes Away at Donna Early
Today-Burial Will Be
In Donna Tuesday
Especial TO The HERALD

DONNA, Texas. April 3. - 4. j. Hooks,
prominent Valley citizen for twenty
years, died at his home here at 1880
o'clock Of chronic heart disease. He
had been seriously i'll for month.
The funeral will be held Tuesday af-
tcrnoon. at an hour not yet determined
upon. II will be held from the Baptist
church, of which he haS-been member
for n number Of years. and burial will
be in the Donna cemetery.
Mr.. Hooks was born April Is, 1850,
{ Fletcher. in Hardin county. east Texas.
lie came 70 the Valley in 1902. locating
in Brownsville, and resided in that
city about four years when he removed
to Donna. which place he founded and
which was named for his daughter. Mrs.
Donna Fletcher lie put IN the first
pumping plant in the Valley outside Of
Brownsville. He became widely interest
eel in affairs in his town and section,
and at one time or another was presi-
dent Of the Donna bank and head Of
other enterprises. He had. however.
retired from most Of his business con
nections. and held oaly his place as
president Of the La Blanca Agricultural
Company, at the time Of his death.
With brother he at one time owned
large part Of what j. now known a.
the Donna tract and other Valley acre
age. Before coming 70 the Valley from
Hardin county he owned large interests
in Hardin county. He came 10 this sec
ton ahead of the railroad.
lie il survived BY his widow. four sons
III
Hooks. Benton Hooks and Roy. Hooks. and
Mrs. Donna Fletcher Of Donna. Mrs. I. h.
Waite Of Mission, Mrs. ". II. Mcclellan
of Donna and Mrs. J. W. Neill Of Yoak-
um. One son, Jesse, who was well known
in Brownsville. died some years ago.
Two sisters also survive him. Mrs. II.
a. Turner Of Beaumont and Mrs. L. q.
Roberts. and four brothers who are J.
l.. and G.. W Hooks of Beaumont and J.
B. and II. A. Hooks of kountze, Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
SENATE PROPOSES PROBE
OF RECENT DISMISSALS
CBy The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. April 3-In-
ycStigation 10y the special house commit
tee Ia determine whether the dismiss
sal hy President Harding last Friday Of
certain officials of the Eurcau of En-
craving and Printing was justified was
proposed ia resolution today IN Re-
preventative Moore, democrat. of Nir-
gnia.
Moore asked that a committee be ap-
pointed by the speaker 10 ascertain why
an executive order was issued and
whether any investigation Of conditions
~ the bureau preceded its promulgat on.
The resolution also seeks 10 have de-
termincd whether the facts indicate
that the order may be regarded as a step
in the direction Of a return to the dis
credited spoils system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
MATAMOROS PROGRAM TO
INCLUDE new FEATURES;
5O-P|ECE BAND To PLAY

vocal solo BY Miss Alicia Madrazo OF
Matamoros, with violin obligato By Miss
Delfina Madrazo, a sister, and with Leo
poldo Palacios as accompanist.
Ii is announced that the prices will
be popular-that is, 30 cents for seats
on the ground floor, p cents for seats
in the balcony, and II cents for seats il
the gallery. Sale Of tickets did not be-
gin until yesterday, owing to the lat,
preparation Of the advertising and the
fact that each ticket must be accompan-
led by a program, in conformity with
the Mexican laws. However, il is OK
pccted that there will be large crowd
III attendance
i. CriXell, manager of the Matamoros
street railway. and Manager Laurents
OF the international ferry line, an
nounced today that street cars and ferry
boats will be operated until 1890 O'Clock
for the accommodation Of those persons
who attend the Tcatro Reforma event
The program in full follows:
Prelude-Military band.
/. a Drink 10 Ne Only With Thine
Eyes .......-+.-...... Mozart
Jim Observation-Disclosures. Parks
Mcssrs. Marshall, Walker, Rowe,
Perkins. Dodd, Bconc. Monsces,
Olmstead; +. f. Wright, director.
,. Whstling solo. Waltz Geraldine "
Miss Mona Thompson
.. Peggy O'Neal ~ In Irish costume }
Miss Mary Bertha Hicks
4. Violin. Finale from E-minor Con-
eerte" ............-.... Mendelssohn
Miss Annie l.. Putegnat
;. Vocal. Last Night" ...... Kjerulf
Mr.. Frank Springer
.. Vocal duet, Sunset" Moderate
Mrs. L. j. TIcker and Mrs. John
Gregg
1nterlude, Military Band.
L. Beautiful Faces" Observation-Disclosures"
Featuring Miss Hicks and Mr..
Dcsha, with the chorus: Misses
Clunt. STROBE. Walton, Browne, Pu-
tognat, Russell. Dalzcll and Byrnes.
,. Vocal, "Nocturne" ............. Scott
Mrs. Albert Marshall
Violin Obligato Miss Annie L. Puteguat
3. Vocal. To You" Helen Dcsha Beamer
Mr.. George Dcsha
4. Vocal. "Perjura" danza tSpanishl
Observation-Disclosures. Tijada
Miss Irene Putegnat
. Vocal, II Libro Santo". Punsutte
Miss Alicia Madrazn
Violin Obligato. Miss Delfina Madrazo
Accompanist. Mr.. Leopoldo Palacios
6. Tango Argentine ................
Miss Hicks and Mr.. Jose y dc Caeeres
Accompanies. Mrs. A. $. Putegnat,
Mrs. l. l.. Lane. Miss Florinc Pierce.
Mr.. Joe CriNcll. Mrs. r. y. Tucker.
Miss Annie N n Craig. Stage Manager.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
NOTORIOUS CONVICT In
ARKANSAS is WOUNDED;
ANOTHER MAN is KILLED

HARRISON, Ark, April 3.-Yates
Standridge, known as the Human
Wolf. lately paroled convict. who
holds the record in the state for the
number of times he escaped from
the penitentiary, today lies wound
ed here as the result Of running
fight. in which Harry Campbell was
killed. The fight is believed to be
the result of deal over a keg of
liquor which Standridge and his
nephew, Alonzo Standridge, are said
TO have brought to Harrison from
their home in Newton county, Satur-
day night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
FOOD COSTS IN LARGER
CITIES SHOW DECREASE

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. April a.
Food costs at retail eontinue % de-
crease in all Of the sixteen principal
American cities where observations
are maintained by the labor d~pnr+-
ment during the month ending
March Is, according 20 the monthly
report issued today. the average DE-
cline under February rs on the data
gwen amounted 70 per cent In De-
troit, Philadelphia. Rochester. Salt
Lake City and scranton; . per cent
in Norfolk and San Francisco. and
! per cent in Chicago. Cincinnati.
Columbus. Little Rock. LoulavlIlr.
Mobile. Minneapolis. New OrIannn
and St. Paul.
For the year ending March l5.
1922. the department placed the To-
tai decrease in retail food prices a.
between eight and sixteen per cent.
according 10 localities. bat uHtImnt~u
that costs still remained from I'D ta
40 per cent above 1913 levels
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
MASK SNATCHED FROM FACE
OF KLANSMAN in DENISON
CHURCH--RUCTION FOLLOWS

DENTSO\. Texas. April 3-As two
white robed masked members of the ku
klux klan -talked down the aisle II the
First baptist Church here Sunday night
DIR. w. II. Smith. deacon in the church, I,
arose and snniched the mask from the
face Of one of the klanSmen. a person
in the audience Immediately struck the
deacon i'm the face. The klansman was
recognized as Denisnn businessman.
Covering his face with his robe he hnr-
ried out Persons near the deacon pre-
vented further ructIon.
At least fifty robed and masked
klansmen were in the church al the
time of the incident. \ member Of the
party spoke 10 the congregation prior
To the attack, defending the organization
and warning against immortality. The
klansmeh also visited the First rreshy
terian church where talk was given.
As the klansmen ere leaving the Pres
byterian church Dr. Alex W. Acheson
former mayor and ,.ivic leader. and a
member Of the congregation. arose and
said.
Il counted forty -four masked men,
towards afraid to face the world un-
masked"
This accusation was made before the
masked party filed out Of the church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
INTEREST TODAY AT
DONNA HIGH In OUT
COME CITY ELECTION
Especial To The Hcraldl

DONNA. Texas. April !: With three
candidates ont for mayor and four can
didatcs for the two openings for city
commissioners. with important issues ur
for settlement and with talk about town
running high in interest. Donna citizens
predict that the city election ~ b. held
here tomorrow will poll the largest vote
III the history ~ the city.
Dan IIuffor this time has two candi-
dates opposing him for mayor. G. NJ.
Paine and T. Il. Sanders. The four
candidates for city commissioners are
A. T.. Hester. Jr.. Ed Nerrrces. j. NJ.
Todd and w. H. Mcclellan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03

The first community effort in conncc-
tion with the 5. q. >. campaign yet given
in Matamoros VIII take place at the
Teatro Reforma. Matamoros, at 1880
Mexican time) tonight when there will
be repetition of the program given
by the ladies of Brownsville in this city
few days ago, with several numbers
added by Matamoros people
The added numbers will include the
50-piece MeXican military band Of Mon
terrey, which will play the prelude and
interlude; a vocal soto in Spanish by
Miss Irene Putegnat Of Brownsville; a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
YOUNG MAN HELD FOR
MURDER OF HIS WIFE;
HAD BEEN SEPARATED
nv The A ssocinted Press.l

ROCHESTER, y. u, Apr. g. John J.
Bott. p years old, was arrested by
Sheriff Henry W. Morse on a charge Of
murder III the first degree of his wife.
Irene Dodson Eott. 20. from whom hc had
been separated since January "a. Mrs.
Bolts body was found in the doorway
Of a home in Home Acres. a fashionable
East Side suburb, late Saturday after
the occupants had heard screams and
shots. She was breathing but died with
in few minutes
The body was identified yesterday By
her brother.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
AcoUIT LEAGUE CITY MEN

GALVESTON. Texas. April 3-A
verdict acquitting all three defendants
was returned here early Yesterday morn
ing hy jury before which Perry Me-
Faddin, !. T.. Hayes. and Hayden Ross
League City cnttlemen. We're tried on n
'''~rsr n murder il connection with the
killing last July If Marcus Benson. their
fellow townsman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
TWOYOUNCBOYS
ANDHORSEDEAD
FROM LIGHTNING
Same Flash Strikes Fire to
Three Tanks of Crude Oil
Which Are Burning

DUNCAN, Okla. April 3.-Two twelve
year old boys and horse they We're
riding were instantly killed and three
crude oil tanks were ignited yesterday
by lightning near Dalton City. twelve
miles west of here. The boys were
cousins named Hale. A second later
a tank a mile away burst into flames,
presumably from the same flash. In
a twinkling another tank about a mile
from the second began blazing. Oil
men say the loss will be considerable
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
RAINS IN TEXAS PANHANDLE

AMARILLO, Texas, April 3. Rains
averaging from one to two inches fell
throughout the Texas Panhandle. east
ern New Mexico. and Western Oklahoma
last night. Ranges and farming were
greatly benefited.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
S50O,0OO FIRE BURNS
BUILDINGS; HOPE, ARK.
CBv The Associated Prcss)

TEXARKANA, Ark, April g. Hope.
Ark. was visited by disastrous fire
early today. The Alice theater valued
at 100000. was destroyed and other
buildings destroyed will bring the loss
to over half million dollars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
ARSON CHARGES ARE FILED

DALLAS. Texas, April 3. - Charges Of
arson were filed against Frank. Jim and
II. {. Patton in the Justice court here
today in connection with an explosion
which wrecked the residence Of Mrs.
Bcdie McAlliste-. The man gave $3.50
bonds each
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
FIGHT TO SAVE THREE
TANKS OF OIL FAILING

SAPULPA. Okla. April ?. - Scores 81
men today. with little hope 81 success,
are fighting to save three tanks con
tanning 10000 barrels of crude oil
which are on fire at the plant Of the
Sapulpa Refining Company. mile north
Of here. Officials say the loss will bc
100000.
Lightning struck one of the tanks yes
tcrdaY. starting the fire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
FURIOUGH A GIFT. OPINION

AUSTIN. Texas. April 3. - A furIourh
rrarted 10 a state convict D. not "a BE-
charged against him. and j. the gift Of
that much time To the convict. accord
ing to an attorney generals opinion to-
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
REAL STRENGTH
|OF COAL STRIKE
is TEST TODAY
Railroad Union Leaders nj
Chicago to Discuss the
Walkout OF Miners

Suspension Of work I'm the coal
mines ~ the country virtually was
complete today. according ~ reports
from union sources. Claims we're
made that the miners cause had
been strengthened By walkout IN
some non-union districts.
WASHINGTON. ~ r- April c. Irnt-
on coal miners Who suspended wnrk sat-
uriay IN ihe nations fislaz. ~~r- a~vlar-
today by President Lewis ~ the Units.t
Mine Workers. o. b. assireu. of ~nsila<
the suspension ~ mining aF@rafinna 90
the earliest possible date. hut th~ r~-
sumption M coal pr,-lurfiun rntir~ly de-
prnds nran the future ATTITUDE III th=
operators.
Lewis said this before the haus~ lnher
committee which j. hoklinw h~ariuxs "a
the Rland resolution a. dir~st thr ap-
pnintmrnt ~ the prrsisirni uf N ruHamia-
sion tn Investigate thr rsAal insllSFry-
Discussing the resolution I.rwt~ Aa-
serted that his organization Wo1hi w~l-
come ANY impartial Judicial inv~sfixs-
tion of the general conditions In tAa
coal Industries esiirriaiis the fartx Fe-
larinE ~ Investments pr4afit-. u8u~rMEAnE
practices. conservation af fuel nni r.
sources and the api,lirasinn af unHfarm
methods Ia safeguarding the lie ani
limb 81 workers AMI industFiais r~lAtiaas
and conditions
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April IA To
first test WI strength in the natIam- ~4aa
suspension ~ work ~ the umisn zeal
miners came to-day. the he9inninw q
suspension Of work on Saturday. Aa sn-
nual holiday Of the miners. having faAl~
"A "a determine the exact effertlw-HEaa
~ the wAikuut
CHICAGO. I'M. April 3--L~ndrrs %
the various groups q she railFesa
unions are expected 10 indulge Ia az
least informal discussion az the Toal
strike and the relation M thrir nmiom4
toward M. at a meeting here today
Delegates from over = miilian rail
workers are here IN conn~etion with shs
matter pertaining 10 the Railroad Laher
Board wage hearing aud % naak@ nolmiS
nations for vacancy on the beard.
created recently hy the rrSiTnAtion uf
A bert Phillips. the labor m~maL~r
WASHINGTON. u. a.. April a.--Arnsa
with all arguments and statistics aa-
scmhled hy the United Mae Workers
70 support the action WI the umlam Im
suspendinr the work af thr HAti.n'a coal
mines. International Pr-sidrAt LrwGs
was IN Washington to-day % spp~sr hs-
fore the house labor committee and %
ecnfer with government officials rrgAra-
ing the strike
KANSAS CITY, No. April a- M~mhrra
Of the Southwestern Ceal Operntora A..
soeiation. operating minss In Missozri.
Kansas. Oklahoma and Arkansas. ~~ns
into executive session here today %
discuss the situation growing uml ~ TIE
strike a. a affects thr third dlutrirt ana
outline plans ln Cunaertlon MIth thm
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
BODY COL. WATTERSON
STARTED FOR KENTUCKY

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. April !. - Ths
body Of Colonel HrnFy NAsterson wk.
led here December -. was started on
a. homcward journey last nirhI after
having reposed in vault "a EvrFwFrum
cemetery here ever thrtr m0nths an
account ~ the illness ~ Mrs. Watt-r-
son. Funeral services will be held a
Louisville. N.Y. Tuesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
COAL PRODUCTION OF
LAST WEEK WAS HEAVY

WASHINGTON. u. C.. April 3-A
production of IL .i37 600 tons, the high
est since December. 1920. was reached
i'm the bitnminouS coal industry during
the week ending March .. according TO
the geological survey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
TWO DEAD when
PLANES CRASH
NEAR HOUSTON

HOUSTON, Tex, April 3.-Two
airplanes from Ellington Field
crashed near South Houston this
morning and came down in flames.
Major Simons, pilot of one plane,
burned to leath, and Lieutenant
Fitzpatrick, pilot Of the other, died
"a few minutes after the accident.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
FREE seed is
OMITTED FROM
APPROPRIATION

WASHINGTON. n. IL. April Tile
agricultural appropriation hill carrying
'1,>'IN.eGo hut without the item of
S61Wm for free seeds. was reported to-
day to the senate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
JEWISH WOMEN IN SESSION

WACO. Texas. April 3. The state
conference Of the Council Of Jewish
Women met here today. The conference
will be concluded Tuesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
lBy the Associated Press)

BEAUMONT. Texas. April :-"If
klansmen don't answer your questions
regarding membership in the organiza-
tion bring them before me. I'll send
them 20 jail 20 stay there until they ~
answer" said Judge Mcdowell. charging
the grand jury today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
Maximum temperatur
Are You Qualified?

Suppose you had not read any s. o. s. for a
month. You would not be qualified discuss the bic
campaign, would you? If you have read the
ads every day qualified to buy for the home
either.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03

ard. of the American rfrana~F &amran.
which arrived hrr. y~strrsEmy frurm Humm-
tnn- Texas died IN heart his~um~ Muruh
-. lie 3as buried IA -ea tk4 nrHt An.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03
WEATHER FORECAST
Tonight, showers; Tuesday, fair. fresh
to strong southerly winds.

The following weather observations,
covering the 2i-hour period ending at 2
a. M. today. are reported by Mrs. A. W.
Reed. United States voluntary weather
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-04-03

Suspension of work i'm the coal
mines of the country virtually was
complete to-day. according ~ reports
from union sources. Claims wrFe
made that the miners cause had
been strengthened By wAikout IN
some non-union districts.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-13
FACTORY FLOODED
 BY STORM WATER
City Engineer Reports Sewer
 Defects Have Been Cared for

A complaint from the Skinner Chuck company that, during a recent rainstorm, the sewers on Church street were stopped up and as re- suit, the factory was flooded with water, was considered last night by the board of public works at a regu- lar session. City Engineer Joseph D. Williams reported to the board that he had caused repairs to be made which, he feels, will guarantee the factory against further inundaton
 Edward Rosenbatt of the engineer ing department, requested s1o in crease in salary and will be given a hearing The resignation of Alfred Schade as paymaster was accepted.
 Warning Signs.
 To avoid many accidents and hun dreds of narrow escapes, Commis- sioner M H. Kenney suggested that warning signs be placed at East Main and Stanley streets, or if it is deemed advisable that a traffic po- liceman be petitioned for.
 Property owners on Clark street will be notified to install sidewalks before October 21, this order affect ing both sides of the street.
 The board voted to purchase Ford one ton truck for s6a1.64 for use by the superintendent of sewers.
 It was voted to inspect the streets around the new Washington school Friday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-13
DEBATERS PLANNING
 FOR ACTIVE SEASON
High School Forensic Aspirants
 Receive First Call

The New Britain High school de- hating society has started prepara- tions for a banner year, The officers and business managers have made out and adopted a progressive sched- tile for the l922-23 season. The de- batting season will be formally usher ed in on Thursday, when the club will hold its first regular business session of the year, at which time of A.ers will report for the coming sea son, new members will be invited to join. and the program Of inside club activities will be outlined. The of fcers for this year are; President, Moses Rosenthal; vice president, Harold Lipman; secretary. William Hornstein business manager, Charles Richard Covert, and assistant busi- ness manager, John Cassale. Profess sor Arthur Hancock, instructor in English, will again have charge of the forensic aspirants. The debat- ing teams. which officially represent ed the school. have been depleted by graduation this year and Professor Hancock has only Rosenthal. Des- marais, Covert and Philip O'Reilly, Jr., as veterans, Covert is the son of Dick" Covert of political fame and much is expected of the young pro- tege. Cassale is a brother of Salva- tore Cassale, attorney of New York, and formerly one of the local High schools best orators. The regular triangular debates with Hartford and New Haven will be held this year An active program for work within the clubs ranks has been prepared for the year and includes training in ex- temporaneous speaking and debating parliamentary procedure, and foren- sic oratory.