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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

In only two respects is there need
for amendment of the existing ma
tional transportation act. One con-
Germs the much discussed question OF
consolidation and the other the
problem of unequal earnings by
equally essential lines. fhe present
law recites that it is Impossible,
without regulation and control in
the interest of the commerce of the
United States as a, whole, TO eStap-
lish uniform rates upon competitive
traffic which will adequately sustain
the carriers engaged in such trafflc-
1t recognizes the inequality of the
earnings among carriers equally es-
sential to the public service, but, by
reason of location and territory
served, of varying earning capacities.
The statute then provides that a
portion of the excess earnings re
ceiyed by any carrier, over and above
the minimum fair return fixed by the
commission, shall be paid to the com
mission, and held in trust for the
United States, thereby creating a
fund from which the commission may
make loans to needy carriers, condl-
toned upon such carriers giving salts
factory security, and making show
that such prospective borrowers Will
ultimately be able to pay the loan.
X X x
The impossibility of financially en-
barrassed railroads making the show
ing necessary to obtain these loans is
quite apparent The showing required
BY the act would justify loans from a
bank. These provisions of the law
create a fund that is accessible. 1t
represents barren rights-a collection
of frozen assets. 1t is not unlike "a
man all dressed up, with no place to
60"
1t is quite probable that for the
calendar year 1925 the class l railroads
of the United States, engaged in inter
state commerce, will, on the whole,
show earnings equaling So % on the
value of their property devoted to the
public service, as tentatively fixed by
the commission, this being the fair
return declared by the commission
to be reasonable. In making this
average, many prosperous, well To-
Gated systems will earn in excess OF
the fixed fair return. On the other
hand. many roads will not earn operat-
ing expenses, and many others will
not earn anything like a fair re-
turn.
These roads with inadequate earn
tngs give a service essential to the
convenience of the localities in which
they are located service required
by the public, and they are necessary
parts of a properly co-ordinated ma
tional system. In the public interest,
these less prosperous carriers must
continue to operate and give efficient
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01
In Defense of the
Government Hotels
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
A recent editorial in Your paper
takes up again the much discussed
matter of the Government Plaza
Hotels. Some of the statements you
make are such that l cannot allow
them 70 pass unchallenged. Please
publish this in your columns. as
think Your readers should have a fair
chance TO judge for themselves.
You state that the prices charged by
the Government Hotels are less than
those charged by other places in the
city, and thus the Government is in
unfair competition" with private
business. The fact is that the price
asked for a small single loom and two
meals per day at the Government
Hotels is $50 per month, which. after
the price of lunch is added, makes the
Government clerks expense for board
and room not less than $50 per month.
If it Is true that this IS less than is
charged anywhere else in Washing
ton, then this is a sad commentary on
conditions in our city. The girl clerk
on a salary of Sl140 to 81 500 per
anuum should not be compelled TO
pay out more than two-thirds of her
salary for board and room. This is
America. the land of the free!
The matter of the parkway on the
Union SldllOi IldZd Is dSdlIl IteHliOi-
ed / cannot feel that the parkway IS
important as compared with the fact
that if the Government Hotels are
closed many Government clerks may
be compelled TO work on partially
empty stomachs, as they will not be
able to afford the prices charged for
food in the city and the advanced
prices which will probably be charged
for rooms.
Let our congressman, who recently
received a large increase in their own
salaries, ponder the question of wheth-
err they owe any consideration TO the
faithful woman clerks who work so
hard and conscientiously for barely
living wages. Would they wish their
own daughters in a similar position?
L. p. TRELL1NGER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01
Dowagers in Need
Of Dress Reformation
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
It is not the young girls that need
dress reform, but the old dowagers
themselves, starting right in on some
Of the so-called reformers. The eve
ming gowns at some of the society
functions 1 have attended are the
last word in immodesty. I have seen
the younger women cringe in very
shame at the low-cut gowns of their
parents and elders. They seem to
have no scruples in trying to expose
their bosoms and backs to public gaze.
Right here is where reform is needed
and not the quibbling over a few
inches to the length of girls skirts.
The styles of young women today are
far superior and more sensible than
I'm any age and they have just as
much modesty, II not more SO. than
past fashions. Able RENDER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01
The New Year.

Greeting of the new year ranged
1ast night from prayer to reveIry,
from quiet marking of the fight of
time TO roistering. regardless Of all but
an excuse for excess. Not all who
5'watched the old year out and the
bew year in" did so with fidelity to the
Spirit of the occasion, yet all had some
Concept of the meaning Of the date
and the hour, however vaguely.
The advent of a new year is mile
stone in life as in history. 1t marks
the passing Of, on an average, one
seventeen Of the human span. 1t
brings another date to the records on
which are written events in the life Of
the human family. There is no as
Economical meaning in January l. 1t
is an arbitrary date. 1t has no rela-
ton to the solar solstice. But it has
been established as the boundary of
time reckoning, and so the world
pauses and notes the date as a
festival.
To almost all who step across the
threshold of a new year comes the
hope Of better things, more prosper
ity, greater opportunities, richer lives
in action and in thought, more
chances for personal advancement and
for beneficence, resolutions for better
behavior The new year means to
them, to all but a few who are in
despair. without comfort or hope, an
outlook for brighter times.
It is this thought of betterment, this
hope of advance morally and physi-
cally, that makes the New Year OBJ
servance significant. Even those who
revel at the stroke of the hour that
marks the passing and the coming of
the years are inspired by this thought
No matter how ribald the ceremony,
how unseemly the performance of the
traditional ritual of greeting, this
hope of improvement is manifest.
To most people the passing of the
year, even though the new period
holds hope of advance and greater
happiness, has its sad aspect. There
lies behind neglected opportunities,
worthy endeavor ignored. The retro
spect is in many cases not pleasant.
But it is well to look back, to review
that which has just passed, and to
note the things left undone as we'll as
those that have been done as a guide
and a warning for the year to come.
The year 1926 comes with great
promise. This country is prosperous,
happy, peaceful, save for the conflict
of individuals against the law, assured
of material contentment and album
dance. 1t still has much to do to JUS
tify itself as a nation of free men and
women joined in a union of interests
and privileges and opportunities. 1t
has responsibilities 10 meet, obliga-
lions to discharge. May the year just
come mark an advance by all Ameri-
cans along the lines laid down by the
founders a century and a half ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01
Oaxaca's Climate
Is Not Tropical
To the Editor of The Starr

To the Editor of The Starr
Those of us who have the pleasure
of living in Mexico find constantly
the obligation upon US, out of Justice
to the country. to be correcting mis-
statements about Mexico. In the
editorial "A Gold Strike in Mexico"
in tonights Star you state that pros
pectors to the State of Oaxaca
(where. by the way. Arbuckle is try
ing to grow coffee, but cannot for
lack of sunD would suffer from
tropical heatI Not at the elevations
of that central plateau of Mexico,
where even snow lies.
FRANCES G. A. COULSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

The New England fiddler who enter
tanned Henry Ford achieved remark
able publicity, but the recognized per-
formers Of classical music are still
commanding the audience. Popular
taste is more exacting than many per-
sons believe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
10 the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
red In this paper and also the local news
published herein. All rights of publication
of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

The presiding officer Of the Senate
will first of all attack the old rule
that a Vice President shall be seen
and not heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

Agitation in Italy throws doubt on
the question Of whether the man Sc
lected by Mussolini will find future
conditions sufficiently stable to enable
him to qualify.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

Smedley Butler might have seen a
riot in Philadelphia last night, but it
was a riot Of pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

Indignant reference to the Speaker
of the House of Representative as
a. Gear" ceased long ago. a Gar
is now only a symbol of departed
bower.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

A New Year day may be happy, but
in most instances not so gay as New
Year eve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01
Happy New Year."

It's Happy New Year once againi
Though skies have oft been over
cast,
We can't forevermore complain
And there must be good cheer at
last.
So in the worry and the din
That fill the months with fearful
Zest
We know these simple words will win
For all, a momentary rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Modern Education.

Modern Education.
They tell me my opinions must
Into oblivion sink.
Professor says-perhaps tits just
I don't know how to think.
The elocution teacher swears
I don't know how to talk;
And now the traffic cop declares
don't know how to walki
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

From One New Year to the Next.
s'Have you turned over new resolu-
tions?"
mo" answered Senator Sorghum.
IT have turned over a new leaf, but it
contains the same old resolutions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01
Table Talk.

"You can't get something for moth
ing" said the readymade philosopher.
"In that case" rejoined Miss Cay
enne, why do they have cover
charges?"
"Jes' to make sure of bein' timely
and in de proper spirit said Uncle
Eben, 81 makes it rule to 'spress
my good wishes foh de New Year be-
fore de crap game starts tnstid OF
aftervn L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01
Member of the Associated Press.

ppa aiiIIy and Sunday. VT, $1,000: mo-. ST o.
Dally only ......1 yr.. 500: mo-, 10
sunday only .....1 yr.. $500. mo-. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

Jud Tunkins says wrongdoing causes
many men to lose sleep, especially
something like a poker game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

q. Was the AndersonvilIe prison
used by the Confederates throughout
the Civil War?-D. S.
A. The Confederate military prison
at Andersonville, Ga. was not estab-
Nshed until November u, 1868.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

Q. Where was the Democratic con-
vention of 1876, which named Tuden
and Hendricks?-T. NJ.
A. The Democratic national con-
Vention held that nominated Tilden
for President and Hendricks for vice
President, was held in st. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

Q. When did Latin cease TO be q
spoken language?-C. r. X.
A. 1t ceased to be spoken
language in $50 AID, but remained
the organ of general literature until
the early part of the seventeenth cen
fury. The last great philosopher who
wrote entirely in Latin was Leibnitz
Q646-1716).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

O. When was the first outdoor
community Christmas tree erected?
p. X.
A. The first Tree of Light" was
put up in Madison Square Park
during the week before Christmas,
1912.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

Q. Did Peary plant an American
flag at the North Pole?-O. n. r.
A. Peary planted five flags at the
North Pole in 1903 They were A
silk American flag, given him by Mrs.
Peary Is years before: the colors of
Delta Kappa Epsilon, his fraternity;
the Worlds Ensign of Liberty" with
red, white and blue in field of white:
the Navy League flag, and the Red
Cross flag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

Q. Why do burning cotton and
wool have different odors?-R. S.
A. Cotton and wool smell different
when burned because OF heterogeneous
substances in wool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

Q. Are farms still being aban-
doned?-C. A
A. The Census Bureau announced
on October 16, 1925, that more than
$4,000 farms have been abandoned
since 1920. They are mainly in the
South
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-01

Q. Who said there is no book so
bad but something good may be
found in it?-T. T.
A. The quotation is from Ger
vantes' Don Quixote." Pliny the
Younger also ascribes the saying TO
Pliny the Elder in a slightly differ
ent form: mo book is so bad but
some good might be got out of it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17
SIDNEY

WEST-Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Thomp-
son passed the week end at West
brook.
Mrs. Ray Nesbit, Mr.. and Mrs
Churchill and daughter, Dorothy, and
friend from Augusta, were callers
Sunday, of Mrs. Louise Gallagher.
Master Harold and Frank Isbister
of Revere. Mass, are at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Swift, where they
will remain the most of the summer
Miss Eva Penney, who has been
passing few days with Mr. and Mrs
F. A. Thompson has returned to her
home in Augusta.
Estelle Robinson Is In the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Knowles for an
indefinite time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Williams of Oak
land, and Mrs. George Houghton and
daughter, Vera, Middle Road, have
been calling on Mr.. and Mrs. Z. l.,
Swift.
Misses Lillian and Lena Dudley
passed the day with their grand
mother, Mrs. Rose Dudley. Wednes-
day and last week passed the day
with their aunt Mrs. Harvey Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Mayors and
son, Howard, of Cambridge, Mass,
arrived Sunday evening at the home
of Mrs. Mayors sister, Mrs. j. w
Penney, Mr.. Mayors returned home
Tuesday, and Mrs. Mayors and Mas
ter Howard will remain in this Sec
ton for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17
CHINA

| W. w. Washburn has just returned
from a three days business trip to
Franklin, n. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Washburn of
| st. Louis, Mo-, are guests of their
father, w. w. Washburn for several
weeks.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rollins and
| family of Fairfield, have opened then
| summer cottage for the season. Mrs.
Kenrick and daughter, Maude OF
| Redwood, Cal, are their guests at
present.
| Mr.. and Mrs. William Burns of
Waterville, have moved into the VII
| lage. Mr.. Burns has opened a barber
shop and Mrs. Burns will do dress
making.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Covell Of North
Vassalboro, were callers at Percy
! Taylor's, Sunday evening.
Mrs. George Chapman of Fairfield,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
w. p. Palmer, returned home We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Silena Doe, Mr.. and Mrs Carl
| Stenholm and two children are board
Ing at James Martins for the season.
while they are repairing the old Doe
home place. $.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Ward and Mr..
and Mrs. Percy Taylor motored to
| Belfast last Sunday.
/ Misses Estelle and Helen Brainerd
have returned from Wrentham, Mass,
and reopened their house.
The Dorcas Circle are making plans
for sale some time in August, exact
date not yet set.
Mrs. Emma Haywood of Newton,
! has arrived at her cousins, w. w.
Washburn's for her usual annual
summer stay.
! Miss Mertie Crllfanett of Branch
Mills is employed at William Bailey's.
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Craig of
| North DixmOnt were guests of their
son and his wife at Mr.. Colley's last
Sunday.
Miss Caddie Fall of Woodfords and
| Fred Fall are at their summer home.
Mrs. Horace Martin of New York is
visiting her son. Winfield Martin.
The always hospitable home of Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Woodsum is filled as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

pital In Waterville the past five
weeks, where she underwent sur
gical operation, returned home We'd
nesday much improved in health.
w. p. Sawtelle, road commissioner
and his crew of men completed
crawling the Horse Point road,
Wednesday. They improved the
road very much, which will be ap-
preciated by the tourists as well as
the towns people.
Minnie Cook, who has been car
ing for her sister, Mrs, George Hol-
brook in Hallowell. who has been i'll
with pneumonia, returned home Fri
daN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17
CHELSEA
Charles {. Robbins

Charles E. Robbins passed away at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. Fred
Chase, Friday morning at IL o'clock,
after a short illness. He was IS
years old. .
He had been a lifelong resident
of Chelsea and is survived by one
daughter, three brothers, John and
Clarence Robbins of Livermore Falls
and Frank Robbins of Pittston, and
one sister, Mrs. Josephine Sellers of
Huber, Greg.
Funeral services will be held Sun
day at 2 P, NJ. from the home of
his daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

This company is one hundred per
cent Name corporation, and it's de-
velopment of Summer Haven will no
| doubt prive to be of great benefit to
| Central Maine, particularly to Ken
| nebec county.
People in Augusta and Waterville,
who have visited Summer Haven,
| have expressed their surprise in find
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

ing such a beautiful spot with 10
beautiful lakes, within SO short
distance from their home city. sum-
mer Haven is within Is or 20 min
utes' ride from the Capital City. and
has to offer all requisites of an ideal
vacation resort and resting place for
tourists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

All members Of the Sons Of Union
Veterans auxiliary who can possibly
do so should attend the meeting
Monday evening, as business of i'm
portance is to be discussed. All
officers are requested to wear white.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Charles Jones, of Portland, form
erly on the reportorial staff of the
Kennebec Journal, was calling on
friends in the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Mrs. Ernest Priest and daughter
and son. Betty and Donald, of North
Vassalboro and Mrs. T. J. Hughes
and daughter Virginia Of SomervilIe
were in the city Friday on a COM
bined business and pleasure trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17
Week End
FoodSpecials

At j. F. Turner's: 25 lbs. sugar,
S1.60; 3 cans sifted peas, 59c; Kel-
logg's rolled oats, 21c; lbs prunes,
Csc; lbs. raisins, Csc; cans pine
apple, $1.0O; cans Carnation milk,
25c; 4 jars Capitol salad dressing,
S1.00; 3 lbs. old-fashioned oatmeal,
Csc; lbs. cocoa, 25 c; lbs bana-
mas, 25c; lemons, 40c doz.
Specials at the Augusta food shop
pc: Pan rolls, 10c; doz. cookies,
25c: baked beans and brown bread;
fudge cake, maraschino cherry cake
or white walnut cake, soc.
Landry's market has: Whole
strips of native bacon, 35c; native
fowl, 42c: native fresh or smoked
shoulder. 27c; rump or sirloin steak.
soc; whole leg of veal, soc; leg of
lamb, 40c; and special prices in
canned and package goods.
At the Augusta Public Market
25lh. bag sugar $1.60, Kellogs oats
large size 21c; "a oranges ACC;
bananas 10c h.; s lbs. rhubarb 25c;
beet greens SOC peck and ripe toma-
toes 2 lbs. S5c.
EerSOm d BOnSdlI OILel. Leu an
de -four, bag $1.33; 10 pounds sugar
csc; lbs. compound SIC; White
house coffee 49c; homeless rolled
beef 2Sc to soc h.; old potatoes Soc
peck; 5 lbs. rolled oats 25c.
At Weber G Hewett's today: 10
bbls.N of new potatoes at soc pix;
cucumbers. csc; ats. green or wax
string beans, 25c; native green peas
new bunch beets and carrots, fresh
caulifower, new apples; native
broilers and fowl; another barrel OF
fresh macllerel 2 lbs. Csc; sword
fish, 40c lb; native Strawberries
blueberries and gooseberries; hon
eydew. casaba and California mel
ons; watermelon, &c Id.
Merrill Bros. feature: heavy
roasting chickens and fancy broll-
ers, heavy beef for steaks and
roasts, genuine spring lamb anc
cooked meats baked beans and
brown bread, string beans, new ma
tive cabbage. cucumbers, summer
squash, dollhouse tomatoes ana
green peppers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moody. of
Boston, were guests, this week at
the home Of Ralph Dickey, Patter-
son street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Judge Lauren M. Sanborn, of Port
land, former judge of Cumberland
county superior court was a busi-
ness caller in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17
BELGRADE
Stevens Family Reunit

NORTH-The descendants of the
late Elihu Stevens will hold their
annual reunion August 8, 1926, on
the Furbush shore of Great Pond at
George Stevens Cottage. Picnic
lunch will be served. All are in
vited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17
Summer Haven Now
Ready For Land Sales

me recreation Land Company Is
now ready to open up the sale of
on1ir property, Summer Haven, prob
My tue largest land development in
Maine, with the execution Of one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Mrs. Harold D. Pullen of Maple
street, Hallowell, was calling on
friends in this city Thursday Of this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Mrs. j. H. Huddfestop, of Orono,
former president of the Maine Fed
Grafton Womens Clubs, was visiting
in Augusta, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Mrs. Della Dickey is passing the
weekend with friends at GARDENERS
Crossing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Mrs. Charles Ward returned
Thursday, from visit with her
sister In Georgetown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Mrs. E. A. Reny left Friday after
noon, for Old Orchard, where she
will pass q week or ten DAYS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Written and
family, of Murray street, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Shovel, in Unity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Henri Casavant is passing the
weekend with friends and relatives
in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Mrs. Angie Ellis, Miss Alberta
Turkey, Miss Mabel Turkey and Miss
Syrena Cook were business callers
in Waterville, Tuesday.
Mrs. Bertel c. Bickford who has
been a patient in the Elm City hos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-17

Roy Trask, Of Liberty, was a
caller In the city, Friday.