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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Thompson. ss. Probate Court. May l3, 1924. Estate of Cleo. phas Laurion, late of Thompson in said District. deceased. Upon the application of Cordelia Laurion pray ing that an instrument in writing purporting 10 be the last will and testament of said deceased, may be proved. approved, allowed and admit ed to probate. as by said application on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Thompson in said District. on the 24th day of May, 1924. at three o'clock in the afternoon, and that public notice be given of the time and place assigned for said hear iag by publishing a copy of this order once m some newspaper having T circulation in said District, at least
 1ye days before said time assigned. FRED A MuNYAN. Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

One of these subsidiary eompanies
 - the newly incorporated Rhea Spin ming Co.,. which will open the rhea fibre after being degummed by the Rheabat Corporation and spin it into worsfea-spun yarns Special German machinery will be employed to carry on this process.
 Another of the subsidiaries is the American Rhea Spinning Co., which will spin the rhea fibre into soft wool yarns and required by the commercial trade
 4 third subsiduafy is the Putnam Shoe Thread Company This concern has acquired, outright. the Powell Shoe Thread Company of Westfield, Mass, which owned a patent process for the spinning of braided show thread The Powell company is de scribed as q going concern, which at the present time is earning at the rate of ss5. .000 a year. The com pany is now using cotton yarns, but with the removal of the business to Putnam will use the Rhea yarns Co be manufactured by the American Rhea Spinning Go.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
EVANGELINE BOOTH
 COMING TO PUTNAM

Commander Evangeline Booth. lead ar of the Salvation Army forces in America. who will be accompanied by the New England Staff Band from Boston. Is Co speak in Union Square on the morning Of Friday. May 28rd. at 11.15 o'clock. preceded by a band con cert at 1 1 o'clock.
 Miss Booth Is one of the foremost women speakers in America, and this fs an exceptional opportunity to hear her.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
OBITUARIES
Mrs. Mary L. Uphar,

Mrs. Mary F. Upham. widow of J. N. Upham, died yesterday at her home in North Grosvenordale. She was 9l years old and death was due to com plieatiens incident to old age. Mrs. Upham was lifelong resident of North Grosvenordaie. She leaves one daughter. Mrs. Charles F. Austin, with whom she made her home.
 The funeral will be held Sunday af- ternoan at 1 90 o'clock at the family residence. and Rev Wilbur F. Newton pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. North Grosyenordale, will ofh- ciate. Burial will take place in Grove Street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
WANTED

have a very fine up right piano in a mahogany case that is just as good as new The ease is African Mahogany of a very pretty pattern and k in perfect condition
 l would be willing to store this piano with some respectable family. pas che cost of carriage and the children may have free use of it while il is there. l am anxious to selI the instrument if l can and will do so at the rate of nine or ten dollars per month. If you see it to answer this communication, please give full particulars and address your letter to LOCK BOX 252, Putnam, Ct.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
Notice to Contractors

Sealed Bids will be received by Highway Committee. City 1( Putnam. q the store of Charles A. Richard. 236 Main St. until r M May 26, for Rock Excavation and Concrete Curb ing
 Estimated quantities as follows; 59 eu yards rock excavation. 1.720 feet concrete curhing Plans and Specifications at oilire of City Engineer The right k reserved Co reject any or all bids
 GEORGE W PERRY.
 City Engineer. Putnam. May II, 1924
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
hfr. Lucy iucier

The death of Mrs. Lucy Lucier. vi dow of Trefe Lucier. occurred last night at her home at the corner of
 Smith and Maynard streets. She was n native of Canada, where she was born s7 years ago. She had been in failing health for many months Mrs. f.ucier had made her home Tn Putnam for a long period Of years. The tuner al will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Marys church Burial will take place in St Mary's cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
Notice to Contractors

Sealed Bids will be received by Highway Committee. City of Putnam. at the store uf Charles \ Richard, 238 Main St.. until 1 P NJ May 26. for Sewer Construction. Estimated Quantities as follows: .480 feet inch Sewer. Manholes.
 loo GU. yards Rock Excavation. Certified cheek for S200 required Plans and Specifications at office oi City Engineer The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
 GEORGE W. PERRY.
 City Engineer. Putnam. May Ia, 1924.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

FOR SALE-At Crescent Beach. Conn. nine room cottage with two sleeping porehes and all modern Improvements Most desirable lo- cation ou che water Yront. spacious grounds Terms Reasonable R. II MONTGOMERY. g Coit St. Norwich, Conn. 20-23
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

FREE HOMES wanted for bright intelligent boys and girls. both Prot. estant and Catholic, from six to thir teen years of age These children need especially homes where they will receive intelligent and affectionats care.
 Anyone interested in any one of these children please communicate with the BUREAU OF CHILD VEL FARE, State Capitol, Hartford Conn. sS-tf
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

BENT FREE-couple wanted to oe. eupy excellent farmhouse in Pom fret May to October to act as guardians of trout stream. Excel lent house and fine place for gar. den, chickens. etc House rent free to right couple. Answer BOX \. p..-s0t ats
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
LOST

-oST-A bunch of keys on bFss. street. last Sunday afternoon s heartshape key ring Finder x return ta EDMOND LAGAtif
 Chapel street. Putnam lena., .ss
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Good work horse; black, weight 100; 2 years old. Also registered Helstein bull, one and I half years old Phone fS5.f3. SA4LES FARM, MeehanicvilIs. Conn. 2O-2Ts
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court of Probate holden at Woodstock, within and for the Dis trict of Woodstock. on the ist day of May. A D., 1924 Present David Flagg. Acting Judge On motion of Clarence II Child, Woodstock, Conn, Administrator oH the intestate estate of Sanford Fisher late of Woodstock. within said district, deceased. This Court doth decree that six months from date hereof be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate Co exhibit their claims against the same Co the Administrator and di- reets that public notice be given of this crder by advertising in a news paper published in Putnam having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Woodstock. nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt Certified from Record. DAVID FLAGG. Acting Judge
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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
UPHOLSTERY.

JPHoLSTERINc-I will do all kinas of upholstering and frame repair fns at my place of business. next ta keith's Garage. South Main street Putnam. Phone 6TQ-2 J. R
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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
AUCTION FRIDAY. MAY B
 Al 10 an n,rlnck A. M.

At the residence of Clayton F. Wright, located about one mile north from Danielson. Conn. on the Putnam state highway. consisting of antique and modern furniture. glassware. silver ware, eroekery. and all sorts of useful h6u ehoid article loo numerous to describe but decidedly worth looking after. Card sent upon request te the auctioneers. MT. Wright has sold his farm. therefore everything must be sold preparatory 10 vaeating.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Clearing Those Something Dispose Of Those Wishing Acquire something For Employer poyee Brings Buyer and Seller Together.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

WANTED-Old established refining company desires salesmen to sell lubrieating oils and greases direct on liberal commission. Good op. portunity Address ROOM li03, 2fU Madison Ave, New York.
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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

FOR sALE-Hay and bedding. Al South Woodstock, Lakeside c. W. ERICKSON 20-2is
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
FOUND

FoUND-Cochaspaniel bitch; blssS white spot on breast Inquire c F. NJ. CUTLER at Cutters siofs Putnam pike. Phone 45s-4 ..
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
Among those attending the Knight.

of Columbus state convention which was held in Hartford Monday and Tuesday were district deputy Edward Mulan. grand knight Frank Sherlock. past grand knight James j Gharrou and Arthur l. DuHert
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

FOR sALE-star Roadster. praetie. ally new. Price $27j.00. In Al condition. Inquire 3 PARK ST, or Phone 390-2. 20'
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

FOR RENT-A nice cottage at 344 South Main street, six rooms, bath, and pantry, with all modern im- provements Inquire next door.
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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

BABY CHIcks-Priees Reduced Rred-to-Lay Popular Breeds, also Black Giants: Prepaid guaranteed delivery; Free catalogue; Breeders s475 up. CLARKS HATCHERY. Dept 55. E. Hartford, Conn.
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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
WAR VETERAN

Wants position in Putnam. Owing to disability unable Co hll active position but can work as watchman timekeeper etc. Has highest local recommendations 4 local ease that warrants assistance. X " z. PAT RIOT.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

FOR RENT-Pleasant room. Good location. Steam heat and electric lights. Address BOX s M elo The P<triot.. lbtf
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

FOR SALE-Eggs for matching, baby chicks, s. C. W. Leghorn, Mahogany Strain R. l. Red. Do you want new blood or do you want to improve your stock or foundation stock or birds with laying records; my best pen is headed by rooster that was placed twice at Madison Square Garden; before you place your order be sure to see what you are getting. A visit will convince you
 Write or call by phone 26S-4. LAKE VIEW POULTRY FARM, R. F. D. ?, Putnam, Conn. Arthur Magnan, Prop. lstf
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

HASTED-Ambitious and depend able man for this territory. Pay weekly-old established firm-no investment-promotion rapid. Sell ing Square Deal" fruit and Orna- mental trees, roses, shrubs, etc Write today for liberal proposition. MOORE & CO, Newark, N. Y.
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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-A nice cottage at 344 South Main street, six rooms, bath, and pantry, with all modern im- provements. Inquire next door.
 17tf FOR RENT-Pleasant room. Good location. Steam heat and electric lights. Address BOX s M clo The Rstriot.. lbu FOR RENT-2 large rooms. nicely furnished, good location. s minutes walk from center of city; also table board. Phone 6s4. llf FOR RENT-A we'll furnished room all convenienceg; also 3 room fur Hished apartment, private bath. electric lights, steam heat, coal and gas range; apply to MISS l.. HENNOR. i82 South Main street Putnam. Tel. 412-14.
 FOR RENT-Two private garages Of School street Will rent to rign parties Reasonable price Thres minutes walk from Main street WILLIAM GIBBONS. Telephoni s45-I3 or 1922. 40tf TO RENT-Union Hall and all othel rooms on the third floor of the Union Block are now available fol rent as storage rooms. The sitt is one of the best in the city and # ideal fer storage rooms for eentr ally located merchants. ApplJ ARCHIBALD MACDONALD. gR Telephone b0e-2
 FOR RENT-Seeond floor apartment of six rooms Centrally located. Well adapted to elderly couple. PHONE TOO or 753. 20-22 FOR RENT-Two stores on South Main street Inquire at the CITY HOTEL. 1stf
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
MISCELLANEOUS

HAVEN FOR BABiES-Babies Ha- ven. The Babies Sanitarium. Po- quonnoek Bridge, Conn. Excep tional care for delicate or under weight babies. Tel. New London I749-23. 20
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
TREE WORK

TREE WoRK-Trimming, grating planting and tree surgery. Quality nursery stock. JOHN L. WRIGHT
 Certificate State of Conn. Tree Protective Examining Board, Pom fret Center, Conn, Phone 243-2.
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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16
MANHAsSET MILL TO
 HUM WITH INDUSTRY

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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

FOR RENT-2 large rooms. nicely furnished, good location, s minutes walk from center of city; also table board. Phone 6S4. lltf
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-16

FOR SALE-Doane Hall Farm s: Pomfret, Conn. Fine land and buildings. All modern improve ments. Inquire of FRANK ' RUSSELL, Putnam, Conn. Tel 800. l5u FOR SALE-Fresh eggs direct from the nest to you at store priesss Send postal and will call. J. l. KOCH. BIO South Main street.
Evening star., 1924-08-19
Marriage Licenses.

Patrick NJ. Kennedy and Catherine O'Don-
nell.
Hugh Everett. jr.. and Katherine Lucille
L. Spencer Abell and Mary Lillian Long.
Carl l.. Ranger and Louise NJ. Montgomery.
both Of Chicago.
William ii. Deasy Of Brooklyn and Nellie
A. Holland Of Aberdeen. s. ID.
viii a. keyes of Aurora. n. c., and Portia
Randolph Of Plainfeld. n. J.
Clyde L. Clarke and Willie A. Gaskins.
William c. johnson Of Erie, Pa. and Dulcie
d. Provence.
Everett y. King of Aurora Hills, Va, and
Agnes b. Brown Of this city.
.Ashby Harrington and Alice Costello. both
Of Savage, Nd.
William Gilbert Scarborough and Margaret
A. Stephens, both of baltimore. Nd.
Lawrence Gordon Logan and 0aFgaret
Seidel.
John Cosby and Helen Seward.
James Thomas Webb and Lillian Madeline
Levermore.
Aloysius C. Barry and Mary Margaret
Evening star., 1924-08-19
SOCIETY
CONTINUED from Eighth Page.)

ryn Hull, wore q gown Of sky-blue
taheta. with an overdress of pink
tulle and q pink tulle scarf, and a
small pink silk hat trimmed with
pink and blue tulle. Her flowers were
pink rosebuds. The bridesmaids were
Miss Marion Salb and Miss Katherine
Doyle, who wore taffeta frocks, Miss
Salb in pink and Miss Doyle in blue.
Theft skirts were fashioned with
motifs OF lace. from which hung black
velvet streamers, and black velvet
ribbon bows extended from their
shoulders to the bottoms Of their
frocks. They carried pink asters and
ferns. The wedding was a military
one. the bridegroom being attended
by his classmates of 1924. United
States Military Academy. Lieut.. Gill
bert Baillie was best man, and the
ushers were Lieut.. Charles Edward
Hart and Mr.. George Hiene. A buffet
luncheon was served after the cere-
mony, at which the bride cut the
wedding cake with the bridegroom's S
sword. The wedding music was given
by Mr.. Walter Salb. pianist. and Mr..
Henry ChriStiani, violinist
Lieut. and Mrs. Elliott left after
ward for a wedding trip. the bride
wearing a travelling costume of navy
blue fiat crepe. made mandarin fash
ion, with a small embroidered hat to
match. They will make their home
after September Is at Fort Eustis.
Va. where Lieut.. Elliott will be
stationed.
Evening star., 1924-08-19

daughters of Mr.. Harrington Mills,
have arrived at Saranac Inn, N. Y,
to spend several weeks. Mrs. Slaugh-
ter has her children with her.
Miss Louise Shibley Of 1S4S Bilt-
more street is entertaining her cou-
sin, Miss Virginia Belt of Chicago, a
granddaughter of Mrs. Belt Of this
city.
Mrs. A. c. Macomb has gone to Lake
Placid. n. Y, to remain for the rest
of the Summer and through the Au-
tumn. Her son is with her. Before
leaving Washington Mrs Macomb en-
tertained at dinner Thursday evening
at the Congressional Country Club in
honor Of Col. and Mrs. N. H. Mcclure.
Miss Sussie E. Gowan, granddaugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Harris
of Rockville, Md, is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Thomas Gowan of Baltimore, Md.
Before returning home Miss Gowan is
to be the guest of Mrs. l.. L. Hughes
Of Washington for a few days.
Miss Julia Murphy, 1923 Rosedale
street, spent the past week in Will
mington, Del, as the guest Of Miss
Margaret Fenton.
Mrs. F. R. Emmert left Sunday
morning for New York City to visit
her sisters and brothers for a month.
Evening star., 1924-08-19

Boston handed to him a diploma ap-
pointing him honorary chairman Of the
commission.
Rev. John Baer Stroudt Of Allen
town. Pa, director Of the tercentenary
commission, gave to the President a
Huguenot cross sent by the Huguenot
Society of Pennsylvania. In return,
M. Doumergue conferred upon the di-
rector the insignia Of knight of the
Legion of Honor.
Evening star., 1924-08-19
HONOR HUGUEN0T EVENT.
Visit French President
on Tercentenary.

RAMBOUILLET, France. August 10.
The American Huguenot-W Walloon
tercentenay commission, representing
a pilgrimage from various parts Of the
United States. was received by Presi-
dent Doumergue yesterday. The party
numbered IS and was headed by DR..
Charles S. MacFarland.
After recalling the ties binding
France and America through the
Huguenot settlement, DR.. MacFarland
presented NJ. Doumergue with an
American commemorative half dollar
Evening star., 1924-08-19

The Wesleyan Church in England
has decided that women who have
given outstanding service to the
church may now be ordained, and
will have the same status as man
ministers.
Evening star., 1924-08-19
ARA. BaSnf0rd and Party
AotOTing to New England.

Mrs. Wallace D. Bassford of 500 North
Carolina avenue southeast. accompan-
led by three of her four young sons.
has taken the ocean route to Prov
incetown, Mass. for visit there. In
the party are Mrs. Homer Bassford
OF St. Louis and her son, Wallace
Bassford. q we'll known young artist,
who goes to join the artists colony
at Provincetown.
Mrs. Laurence A. A. Slaughter and
Mss Florence Mills Of Washington,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-07
LEAGUE VOTES
FOR PEACE BY
ARBITRATION
All Disputes to Be Set
tied Without Wars.
Delegates Say

GENEVA. Sept 81. Settling NV pa
cific means NJ nIl disputes which may
arise between nations IN the basic idea
NJ q resolution adopted unanimously by
the assembly NJ ihr league ~ nations
this evening amid scenes of wild cnthu~i-
a>m and after dramatic addresses hy
Premier Macdonald ~ Great Britain
and Premier IIcrriot of France.
The resolution declares that with q
view tp conyocItinn WV the earliest pos
~iblr moment hy the league AZ an inter
national conference on armamcntS. the
disarmament committee shall study all
mlttcr> affecting thr disarmament ques-
tiou. including the security pact WI guar
antrc- and articles MI the leagues coyen.
ant touching upon arbitration and thr rc-
duction 81 armamruts.
The committee also shall examine TIE
possibility uf making more precise th'
obligatory clause of the world court oi
Justice protocol in order 20 facilitate its
general acceptance hy An countries.
Thus WAS launched IA concrete form
with thr appropriation NJ the ~ coun
tries represented ~ today's session ~
hiStori and united effort t. make fur
her wars impo~,ihlr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-07
HARLINGEN TEST
ON ONIONS SUCCESS

HARLINGEN, sept. Ga test plant
ing of onions made in the Stuart Place
district in July has proved that green
onions can be grown large enough for
market within ~ % - day. less time
than is required to produce plants of
the same size and maturity IN onion
fields at Cutulla.
g. y. Pittman. member Of Pittman
Bros. an onion plant growing firm
which has been making extensive plant
ing at Cotulla. came % the Valley scv-
cral months ago to test theories that
the Valleys climate and soil would
beat quick-grow records Of onion
sections. farther up the state IN July
Mr.. Pittman stated hc believed onions
could he brought to market within 80
days. 4 growing period of 70 days is
required at Cotulla. Bunches ~ onions
which Mr.. Pittman displayed ~ Har-
linrcn this week showed hc has beaten
his own prediction and that onions
were ready 45 days after the seed had
been planted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-07

4 conference of county commissioners,
county Judges state and county high
WAY men. and citizens interested IN
roads has been called fur th- court
house 40 Victoria on Wednesday. Sep
tcmbcr Il. wy 10 4. H.. u cording ~ iu-
formation contained iu d letter from IL.
III. lIaiue~. vir, preside and general
manager of the Houston Chamber RI
Commerce. this meeting being called for
Il discussion ~ hard surfaced road
from Houston "a thc liio Graude Valley.
Brownsville will cooperate. according
to Judge Oscar &. nanry who will be at
the meeting. aud who said Yesterday that
other parts N tie Valley viii send rep
rc>eniatiyps M me meeting at Victoria.
The entire Valley ha~ manifested in-
tercsr in the proposed highway Sccre-
tary Williams of the Board NJ City De
vclopmcui here said. and should bc well
rcpreSrnttd at TIE meeting.
AS pointed ont hy County Judge
pancy there are only two counties be-
tween here and Houston whore there Is
no hard surface road. these two being
Victoria and Jackson counties. The
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-07
VILLA BROTHER
AVENCES Death
Mexican General r e :
ported Slain by Ban
dts Under Hipolito
Rv The Associatcd Press.l

FL PASO. Texas. Sept. Captured
near Santa Barbara. Chihuahua. by fif-
teen Villistas. commanded bv llpolito
VILLA. Major Armandariz, Of the MeX-
lean federal army was dragged % death
behind thc horse NJ one of the reyolu-
tiun>t~. Cording to reports that
reached Juarrz military headquarters
today The majors body was horribly
mutiiatcd.
Hipolito has been awaiting an opr1r-
tunity 20 capture the major because the
Ia ter was companion Of Jesus Bar
raza, confessed slayer of Francisco
villa. BY killing Armandariz the VII
llistas believed they were avcnging the
death Of Francisco.
This waS Villas second atf cmpi to
capture Armendariz. About q nth
ago. believing that the major ana Salas
Barraza. relative of Jesus Barraza
were in q truck which was moving
troors between Rosario and Canutillo
Durango villa attacked the fedcrals
but ne men ne sought were not in th'
party The soldiers who failed ~ "a.
cape. he hanged % trees at the side CI
the road, however.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-07
new ATTACK ON
SHANGHAI NOW
Being LAUNCHED
CHS Officers Consider
Battle for Woosung as
Most Important in
Present Campaign

SHANGHAI Scpf. q. Despite at
tIfy The Associated rresS.l
least two previous rcpulses. during one
W which hand " hand fighting currcd
wv th streets w I.iuhu. The forces NJ
General Shich- Yuan. The tuchun of
Kiang~u were again hammcring away
ai The line held hy the thekiang army
near Thar town tonight.
According to M eye witness from
uuin-an. whore the ki1ng~u force has
established its headquarters. Chi's of-
ii cr- consider tlis battle along the bank
w wv estuary VI thc langtzSr with the
Woo~ung forts a- ii- objective. NY the
most important af thr present campaign
AMI rc-inforccmonf> are continually bc-
ue seen there by land while junks are
waiting w take mare men to thc fighting
nr wv soon H- liruho hI~ been captured
IN IN the belief uf thc~" Officers that the
fall of this little town. heretofore con
sidrrcd ~ li'tie imphrtancr viii open
thc Way Nv Wuu~uug
American dcStruycr- arc reported am
rhorrd off the town ready ~ afford pro-
ir ton to Americans ~ whom there ar'
several iu ,hc seventh dny Baptist mis-
-icu hospital there.