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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-26
Completes Forty-five
Years of Service
Worked First Month For Nothing
In Our Repair Department.

Charles Schermerhorn started TO
work in the plant of the Lambert
vile Rubber Company on the 10th
of October in 1878 as an apprentice
boot maker
Mr.. Schermerhorn has had the in
teresting experience of watching our
rubber footwear industry grow from
a single frame building and sixteen
bootmakers to its present size, a
factory with a capacity of $500 pairs
every day, and more than 500 EN-
ployees.
When Charlie started he work
ed a month and four days for no.
thing and was glad to do it to learn
the bootmaking trade. Then he was
placed on the ticket, making four
pairs of boots. The number was
gradually increased to II after some
months and remained there for a
long while Boot makers had sort
of CLOSED corporation" in those
days. Ii almost took the influence
Of a senator to get Job here, he
said reminiscently.
In 1893 under the direction of
Mr.. Thomas Crowley, the father of
our present superintendent, the bust
ness of making rubber shoes was
started, At first they made only
the one and two buckle Projections.
Mr.. Schermerhorn was the foremtn
Of this new department by reason of
his leather ( 90 wear eX-
perence, and took three apprentices
at time until II in all had learned.
He remained at this job until 1917.
IL. st1tIa
patterns, adding the one-buckle Arc
tics, the Warpath, two buckle Shoes
and finally the Hurons. Before this
these had been made in the Middle
town factory and sent to Lambert
vile to be reshipped.
In those days everything was hand
cut over tin patterns, insoles and
all, and the patterns We're made by
the foremen of the departments.
The late Augustus Schermerhorn,
Charles brother, was foreman of
the Cutting Department.
At that time Mr.. Crowley was the
one who did all the trimming, in
speeding, packing. shipping, made
out the tickets, and did all the book
keeping. Mr. f. Stout, who devel-
oped the Snag Proof patents, was
the superintendent In the early
'70's the ball and toy business was
developed under the direction of Mr.
Harry Barber, and through the es-
tablishment of this department came
F.. one of our first shop romances, for
/ in 1882 Mr.. Schermerhorn married
Miss Louisa Pickett, Of the Ball
Making Department.
Charlie" gives Mr.. Crowley most
Of the credit for developing the
| factory to its present state. Mr.
. Crowley" he says, was the mar
with the push and the ideas. For
! instance he shortened the boot lasts
and increased the capacity of the
ears which carry them to the curing
ovens from Is to 81 pairs
Mr.. Schermerhorn said in con
/ clusion that he expected to stay
with the factory for at least an
other five years.
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Notice Of District Board of Reg
istry and Election in and for the
Borough Of Stockton.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1928
for the purpose Of conducting a Pri-
mary Election for the nomination of
candidates for
A Sheriff
A Coroner
A Chosen Freebooter
A Member Of General Assembly
A Mayor
GOuncilmen for 3 years
] Councilman for 2 years
A Collector for 3 years
An Assessor for years
A Justice Of the Peace for the full
term of years
Members Of the County Execu-
tive Committee Of each political par
ty, one male and one female.
Said Boards will also sit at the
same place between the hours of one
p. NJ, and nine =. NJ, for registering
purposes ON
TUESDAY, OCTOBER l6, 1923,
and finally on
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1928
between the hours Of six A. NJ, and
seven p. NJ, for the purpose of con-
Quoting a General Election for sue
cessful candidates of the above Pri-
mary Election.
NJ. A. soMERS, CLERK,
Borough Of Stockton.
Dated august 80 1919
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MAIN OFFICE

Wanted-Some mouse traps for
Agnes MacDonald's desk. When she
opened one of the drawers the other
morning mouse jumped out and
frightened her.
We are told that, due to much
practice, Chef. Balinski, Con. Twee-
die, Gus Kelly and Bill Murray can
play "Ma Jongg" better than any
Chinaman. They are even learning
to talk Chinese.
Alice Moser tells us that she used
to be tongue-tied. She certainly got
over it very we'll. A stranger would
never believe it, to hear her now.
The girls who bring their lunch
are no longer wasting their moons
by idle chatter. They are all busily
engaged in embroidering. Perhaps
some of them are engaged in diff
ferent manner, also, and are filling
their "Hope Chests"
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NOTICE OF PRIMARY

AND GEN EkAL ELECTION
Notice of Primary and General Elec-
ton and Meetings of Board of Re
gistry and Election of the Town
ship of West Amwell.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1928
and upon the said registry day the
said District Board of Registry and
Election in the above district shall
conduct the
PRIMARY ELECTIONS
from 2 A, NJ, to 8 r. NJ, to nominate
candidates for
A member of Assembly for Hun
terdon County.
A Chosen Freebooter for three
years.
A Coroner.
A Sheriff
And to nominate candidate for
each political party for
One member of Township Commit
tee
Township Clerk.
One Justice of the Peace.
Two Surveyors of Highway.
Two members of the County Exec
utive Committee for each political
party for the Township Of West Am
well-one man and one woman for
each political party.
The third registration day shall be
held on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER IL. 1923
for the purpose of revising and cor
recting the original registers, Of add
ing thereto the names of all persons
entitled to the right of suffrage in
this election district at the next cleo
ton, who shall appear in person be
fore them or shall be shown by the
written affidavit of some voter in
such election district to be legal
voter in the Township Of West AM
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MIR. Biathrow Bathes

Shortly before the naval disaster
reported elsewhere in this issue
there was another sad accident in
the Light Shoe Room Making De-
partment. In spite of the fact that
it was only Thursday afternoon, 0s-
car Biathrow took bath, right be-
fore all the young ladies, too
Mr.. Biathrow, who frequently Wis
its the plant in the interests of the
United Shoe Machinery Company,
is disciple of Nimrod, who, you
remember, was mighty hunter.
While working on the Sole Rolling
Machine he saw a flock of ducks
flying down the river. Grasping an
imaginary shot gun he rushed to the
window and looking out in rapt at
tention took an imaginary shot, and
for five minutes was so engrossed
that he did not realize that he was
standing in pail of water up to his
knees.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-26
Popular USING. Man
Changes Vocation

The chance of lifetime, girls!!
We have new chiropodist in our
midst!l Ralph McKeague was OBJ
served manicuring his size elevens
the other day, near the lasting ma
chimes. No doubt Ralph intends in
tends to follow this occupation as
his life work, so don't delay, girls,
if you are in need of having your
tootsies manicured. The line forms
on the right!
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ticket Thursday. This was her first
experience and she seems to like it.
Lilly De Witt has gained consid-
cradle reflected glory by her re-
puted resemblance to the Spanish
singer in "Thorns and Orange Bios
sons"
A terrible accident happened on
Thursday, when Bessie Jones got
down to the factory before 6 am,
and being unable to get in went
home and took the day off.
Bertha Stick has an eye full.
Mary Manser's red shoes rival in
brilliancy the red of the new truck.
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New Truck Arrived

The much talked of, long respected
truck arrived Wednesday afternoon
of last week. Its presence was first
noted in the office by the fact that
everything seemed to grow brighter
all of a sudden. On investigating
the bright red body of the truck was
found to have been the cause of
the extra luminosity. The crowd
that gathered threatened to disrupt
the organization for the balance of
the day,
The new arrival is one and a
half ton auto car very much like
the old one and bill" Akers is very
proud of it. Shipments have in
creased already.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-26
Nautical Disaster on
Canal

On last Sunday morning our rag
ing canal was the scene of what
threatened to be serious naval dis
aster.
Marvin Fluke, with his trusty
barge, came up to our docks TO take
away a load of wood. In spite of
all advice to the contrary, he
overloaded the barge, and, when he
showed off, it completely sank.
In reporting the accident after
wards, Marvin said, 81 never knew
that wood could sink"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-26
ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL
CHURCH

Rector: Rev. T. I. Bensley, il. d.
Sunday, October 2S--Saints Simon
and Jude. Apostles. s am, Holy
Eucharist; 10 am, Sunday School;
1880, morning prayer instruction
and Holy Eucharist. $50 p. M.
Metrical Litany and Address; is
the Evolutionary Theory of Crea-
ton True"
Thursday, Nov. LIST. All Saints
80 a. M, Holy Eucharist; $50
p. M, evening prayer,
Friday, Nov. .: All Souls. 10 a
M, Requiem Eucharist for all the
faithful departed. 7.S0 p. M, Even
ing Prayer and lntercessions. Meet
ings of st. Andrews Guild and St
Agnes Band.
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ESTATE OF ROBERT A. MONTGOMERY.
In Chancery Of
~ e8 Jersey.

To Michael N skyrotsl,y and Marie o.
Skyrutaky!
by virtue of an order OF the Court Of
Nhnncery of New Jersey, made ON the day
and date hereof in cause wherein the
Oliver Burke is complainant and you and
others are defendants. you are required 10
nlend, answer demur to the bill OF said
complainant on or before the tenth dry of
December next said bill will be taken
as confessed against you,
This bill IL filed to forecloso mortgage
EiVen by Michael N Skyrotsky 10 Christian
ortholf and Anna Maria Ortholf his wife
dated Aug. II, 1919, lands IN the Town
ahip of West Amwoll, County OF Hunterdon
aud state OF Nov Jersey. aud YOU are made
defendants because You claim to own snid
lands or SOME part thereof or interest there
in.
WALTER r. HAYHuHST
Solicitor OF Complainant
Dated Oct. .. in2a Lambcrtville, N. j.
Oct. ~, 10. 20. Nov. .9-5t.
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Light Shoe Room Notes

Julia Donnel'y spent Thursday and
much of her hard earned cash in
Trenton.
We wish we could persuade the
Probasco sisters to do something
that would get their names in print.
Madeline Vert made an extra
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RESOLUTION
Borough Of Stockton
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE BOR-
OUCH or STOCKTON DO HEREBY
nETERAfINEs


DETERMINE
That II Is desirable 10 extend the water
main from its present end at 81. Agnes
r. G. Church TO the Bnutberly borough line
in Broukville. and from Main and Ferry
streets the Prallsvlle Road 10 near
the residence Of George Hillyer. at Prnls-
vile, with six 90 inch line and the neccg-
sary fire hydrants. placed at suitable pointa
and the consent In writing 10 the extension
Of the said main 10 Brookvile and Prnls-
ers Of % per cent. Of the renl estate IN the
Borough. according to its assessed valua-
ton. shown in the latest preceding as
scssment for the purpose Of taxation IN said
borough, and verified by the onth of The
nssossor who mnde such assessment, having
been filed in the office of the Borough
Clerk. the Council hereby further finds and
determines that such consent Is signed by
requisite proportion of legal property own
crF
BE it therefore Resolved. That the auca-
tion of the extension of the water main 10
said Prallsyille and BroOkvile in said Bor-
ouRh, according to the plan herein set forth
he submitted 70 the legal voters of said
on Tuesday, November 9th. 1928 aud be
il
Further Resolved. That IN the Judgment
Of said Council IL Is necessary 10 issue bonds
Of said Borough pursuant 70 an Act of the
Legislature Of the State of New Jersey en-
titled "A General Act Relating TO Bor-
omghs," Revision 1897, approved April a.
1897, the proceeds of which bonds shall be
appropriated 10 the payment and cancel
lations Of such indebtedness ms may be in
Of said water main; that the amount Of
said bonds TO be issued for said improvement
is estimated IT 100000.
(SiRned) M. A. sOMERS,
Borough Clerk.
Dated Stockton. N. J.. September 20. 1923
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-26
STORM TIES UP THE PLANT

The heavy rain storm tied up the
factory Tuesday afternoon and We'd
nesday morning. The tree which
was blown over on York street
short-circuited our main line and it
was not until nine O'Clock the next
morning that the local distribution
superintendent of the New Jersey
Power and Light Company discover
ed that one of our local fuses was
blown.
The little stream running through
the factory has risen to such an ex-
tent that duck board is necessary
at the entrance.
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LAMBERTNILLE PRESBYTElI IN
Rev. Theron Lee. Minister

All are cordially invited to the ser
Wees of our church, which are held at
the following hours:
Sabbath School, 10 u. m.
Sabbath morning worship, II am.
Sabbath evening twilight service,
80 p. m,
Prayer meeting Tuesday AS pm.
Senior Endeayor Society, Friday
7.45 p. m.
Sabbath School DAB am.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-26
TENNIS MAKING.

Stanley Moore is back on the job
in the Tennis Department after hav-
ing a long vacation.
We had quite revival in the
Tennis Room today, everybody was
whistling BRIGHTEN THE COR
NER."
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STOCKTON PRESBYTERIAN
Rev. +. o. Hathaway, Pastor.

MIR. Hathaway will not be able to
be in his place ON Sunday. The pull
pit will be supplied by Robert NJ.
Campbell c. +. at $50. Union
service at 7.30 in the Baptist Church
with MIR, Campbell preaching.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-26

Mr. William E. Crowley is mourn
ing the loss of one of his very best
teeth. 1t was removed Monday
morning. He reported that the
operation took Is seconds but that
it seemed like Is years.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-26

Mr. John Marley spent two days
of last week at his old home in
Williamsport, attending the funeral
of his father-in-law.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-26

Did you know that Mr.. Murray
our general manager, is an accomp-
lished Ma Jongg player?
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T.
THE GEN ERAL ELECTION
and
pRIM ELECTION

The General Election and Town
ship Election will be held for the
Township Of West Amwell, in iIol-
combe Hall, Mt. Airy, on
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6. 1923
between the hours of six o'clock A
NJ, and seven o'clock p. M.
VIM. J. LAUDERDALE,
Township Clerk
Dated August 30, 1923.
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Mr.. Knoster. paging the foremer
for the meeting; "Simon, benson
Reading, Elizabeth :.
Mr.. BONNER, filling in the pause
like train announcer, Newark and
New York"
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FARM LOANS On United States
Government Plan. 33 years to pay, no
commissions, no renewals, no red
tape, you do not buy stock in the
bank. Loans closed quickly. Under
Government supervision. Apply dir
ect to the bank. Pay no commissions
TO anyone. For details write to New
York and New Jersey Joint Stock
Land Bank, 81 Clinton ST., Newark,
N. ]. ftf)
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WASTE REDUCTION DEPT.

The unreported accident of Wreck
Your Automobile Week." happened
to Russell Deamer Thursday. The
transmission, or the rear end, or
both, dropped out of his Ford five
miles from nowhere, while he was
on his way to work.
Last week showed further re-
duction at the Fabric Cutting De-
partment cutting percentages. A
big drive to reduce the amount of
surplus stock carried in all depart
ments is being conducted with the
assistance of all the foremen. Con-
siderable improvement in this line
is already being noticed
Robert p Mcnamara was out sick
several days this week.
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CHURCHES.
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Notices MUST be in this office by
Tuesday night or they can't be used)
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ODD JOB WORK Tree cutting,
concrete walks, walls, cess-pools, etc.
Carpentry. All work guaranteed. Any
place, any time. Luciano Mario, 3
Coryell ST., Lambertville.
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lie a word, payable in advance.)
mo TRESPASS" signs at the Re
cord Print Shop, Lambertville, at
Toe each or Toe doz.
FOR SALE-10 Room brick house
at No. Al Delavan Street in the city
of Lambertville, N. j., all in good
repair. Posse sion in very short
time. Bah raoom, city water, good
cistern. Ia re of Charles S. Ro-
berts, New lope, Pa. 1o-26e
HOUSE, apartments or rooms for
rent. 81 Coryell St, Lambertville.
11-2t
FOR RENT--Fully furnished Co
lonial house along the Delaware;
electric lights and every convent
ence; most desirable for literary man
or artist. Terms very reasonable.
Address d C. r., Pt. Pleasant, Pa.
tl-2
WINTER BANANA APPLES, best
all purpose variety in its season,
delivered anywhere in Lambertville
or New Hope. Quality fruit at
moderate cost. Order by phone or
card. James ID. Allen, Wolchester
Farms. Stockton, N. j. Bell phone.
1i-2*
BOARDERS WANTED-5l Button
wood ST., Lambertville, n. !. Mrs.
Bidewell, 11-2*
HOUSE FOR RENT-lnquire of d.
A. Davenport's, ON towpath above
Rabbit Run bridge.
LICENSED ENGINEER WANTED
Elderly man preferred Write X.
Y. H., care Record, Lambertville, N j.
Oct. 12-tf
NO TRESPASSING for any pur-
poses whatever on the farm lands
known as the j. Y. c. Barber Farm.
A. J, Ulmer. If
1928 CHEVROLET Touring Car,
with extras. Used but s months,
running only 500 miles Bargain
price. Mrs. VIM, Gray. Solebury,
Pa. Phone New Hope 221-R6 If
FOR SALE-Used auto parts, Ford,
Studebaker, Overland and many
others, cheap. Morris Finkle. 40
Coryell, Lambertville. tl0-26
ApPLES-St aymen Winesaps and
York lmperials, choice quality. Mr..
PURMELL, National Farm School,
Doylestown, Pa. During the day,
phone lam, evenings, 17o-Rl. If
FOR SALE-Kranich and Bach pi-
ano, Inquire of 2. Fitzgerald, N.
Main ST., New Hope, Pa. alp
TIRES AT special prices that can't
be beat anywhere. All firsts, guar
anteed 30x3, 81; 30x3A, S775;
30x3h oversize cords, $1,000. All
sizes at bargain prices. Morris
Finkle, Coryell St, below Franklin,
Lambertville. si0-26
WILLIAM HINELINE, instructor
of Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar and
Tenor Banjo. Desires pupils in
this vicinity for Saturdays. Studio
mt Mrs. Charles Roses residence,
6S York ST., Lambrtville. l0-10@
Homes Wanted for Police and Chow
puppies on breeding basis. Strong
heart Kennels, Easton Ave, New
Brunswick Phone l443-W2 %11-16
WOMEN WANTED Congenal
work at Lambertville Laundry.
on Lambert st. Saturdays off If
ODD JOB WORK Tree cutting,
concrete walks, walls, cess-pools, etc.
Carpentry. All work guaranteed. Any
place, any time, Luciano Mario, 3
Coryell St, Lambertville.
FARM LOANS On United States
Government Plan. 33 years to pay, no
commissions, no renewals, no red
tame. YOU do not buy stock in the
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-26

Thrifty people are beginning to
leadrn that shoes will give much
longer service il they are prompt
ly repaired when they become worn
Shoes-like automobile tires
should not be neglected. Bring
your shoes to me and let me put
them in first-class shape for you
| have the most modern factory
equipment and will repair youl
shoes at very low cost.
ISRAEL MlCHAELS0N.
Boot and Shoe Garage
38 North Union Street,
Lambertyille, N. J.
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Homes Wanted for Police and Chow
puppies on breeding basis. Strong
heart Kennels, Easton Ave, New
Brunswick. Phone 1443-W2 @11-l6
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WINTER BANANA APPLES, best
all purpose variety in its season,
delivered anywhere in Lambertville
or New Hope. Quality fruit at
moderate cost. Order by phone or
card. James d. Allen, Wolchester
Farms. Stockton, N. j. Bell phone.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-26

mo TRESPASS" signs at the Re
cord Print Shop, Lambertville, at
loo each or l5c doz.
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FOR RENT-Fully furnished Co
lonial house along the Delaware;
electric lights and every convent
ence; most desirable for literary man
or artist. Terms very reasonable.
Address ID C. p, Pt Pleasant, Pa.
11-o
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BOROUGH OF STOCKTON

Dated, Stockton. N. j.. September 20. 1872
Oct 1926. Nov. g.
Evening journal., 1923-02-07

cipal II her in the meantime permit her to
do
1t is probable that the maturity dates of our own
national debt will have to be extended from time TO
time and eventually may over the whole period
covered by the British repayments Hence the extern
sion OF the time to sxtytwo years puts hardship on
the American The interest rate in the agree
ment is somewhat lower than the AZ per cent paid on
our Liberty bonds but 1t is a concession to the
debtor nations that make not only to
bring stability TO national finances but as a
contribution TO the financial stability the world
The British people have a very righteous feeling in
thsir prompt acceptance OF the American which
they believe drastic. The attitude OF the press is
well shown by the London Morning Post which says;
I'VE shall lbe able hold head high, and may
find unsubstantial recompense besides in the
tain relations with the United States which
at the foundation of policy. We must hope
that will be without It's reciprocal ef-
fects upon the American people"
Inasmuch the loans made at a rate OF per
cent people believe that the agreement at
81 per involves great concessions their part,
and that the British acceptance OF It is not "sacri
fec" But however that may be- Great Britain could
have done nothing the tunctre better cal
the debt agreement
The action OF her places her credit fore
most among the nations OF the world. fact that is
fully appreciated by the American and by
American citizens.
Evening journal., 1923-02-07
THE MIRACLE MAN.

Fron, the Los Angeles Times
our amiable and distinguished
follow citizen William Gibbs Nc
Adoo has returned from an extend
ed soiourn in the East. While away
be visited his still more eminent
and distinguished father-in-law and
was also reported as having mad
conference with William Jennings
BRYAN. Yet we have the smiling as
surance Of Mr.. McAdoo that he talk
ed no word of politics while away
that he was. in fact. too far en-
GA ged with other matters to indulge
ON the other hand, there have come
nress stories from Washington TO
the effect that the conference with
BRYAN had to do with -ehe possible
construction OF the next DEM
ocratic platform and from New
Orleans that Mr.. McAdoo would be
glad to receive the presidential
nomination. OF his party. There is
a suspicion that perhaps Brother Nc
Adoo talks politics without fully
Nknowing 1t. II man can have
extended com phnionship with VIII
haim Jenning Bryan and Woodrow