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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

ravines where outlaws had their
abode. The roam gelding did its
best, but when Larry looked back
he knew the race would be short
one.
They're coming hell-for-leather,"
he said. 1--WE won't reach the hills"
He held up his hand in the peace
sign, but it did not stop the crashing
Of the guns.
"We'll have to hole up at Lee
Harris till we get a chance to ex-
plain we're not the men they want"
Terry said.
"Yep. There's Lee down there
with his stock. He isn't waiting to
ask questions either"
Don't blame him. He's on their
list" 4'sa
They reached the clearing, flung
themselves from the horse, and
raced for the cabin by the creek.
Once inside, they slammed and bolt
ed the door. From the window Lar
ry saw the leader Of the regulators
disposing of his men.
They could hear bullets thudding
into the logs. One shattered the
other window.
'sWe'd better move back out of
sight," Larry suggested. "Have to
dig holes between the logs to shoot
through"
s.I'l try a white flag" Calhoun
said. ''If they'll hold back long
enough to listen to US well be all
right"
He found an empty -four sack,
opened the door q few inches, and
waved the white sack. He called
out his name to Ellison. The noise
of the guns killed the sound Of his
voice. Lead tore into the door.
'sQuit that foolishness, Cal" his
friend snapped. you'll get shot up,
first thing. The darned fools are
crazy with the heat"
A foreman Of the Circle c c ranch,
. big, clustering fellow who rode his
men hard, was gesticulating violent
ly and pointing toward the cabin.
Apparently he was urging them to
q charge. Terry shot him in the
arm, and he took cover behind the
barn. A few seconds later Calhoun's
rifle scored another hit. A lumber
ing Texan behind a cottonwood tried
to improve his position by running
to another tree closer to the house.
He stopped before he reached it,
lurched sideways, and fell to the
ground. With scarcely a moments
delay he began crawling back to his
original position. i
"You got hinl'' Larry cried.
Sin the leg. didn't want to kill
him. Maybe his friends win get the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
NUTS WANTED
Complete Life
D E p a r T M e N Z

In the mind of him who is pure
and good will be found neither cor
ruption nor defilement nor any
malignant faint. Unlike the actor
Who leaves the stage before his
part is played, the life of such a
man is complete whenever death
may come. He is neither cow
ardly nor presuming; not en-
shaved to life nor Indifferent to
its duties; and in him is found
nothing worthy of condemnation
nor that which putteth to shame.
Marcus Aurelius. ea
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
Holly Decoration Used
In Pagan Celebration.

Holly has become closely associ-
ated with Christmas, but why, no
body knows.
Some claim that holly, with its
thorns and blood-red berries, SYM
bolizes the crown Of thorns worn
by the Saviour. Another belief is
that the use Of holly as Christmas
decorations was handed down by
the pagans. The Romans dedicat-
ed the plant to Saturn to be used
at the Saturnalia, his festival, oc-
curing in December. At about the
same time the early Christians cele-
brated the birth of Christ, and to
protect themselves from prosecu-
ton, they decorated their homes
with holly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
Holiday Decorations

Christmas decorations are an adj
mirable first aid to the Christmas
spirit. They usher the holiday feel
ing into the home and revive that
belief in Santa Claus we all need
SO much. So hang the house with
holly and mistletoe. Hang a bow
tied wreath of holly on the door.
Bring out the festive candles, deco
rate the mantel with spruce, and
dangle shiny balls where they win
capture the eye. When you've made
the house bright and gay you'll be
agIow with the true Christmas.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

aiu the .Hgnt against
tuberculosis origi-
mated in Denmark
in 1908. The follow
ing year the first
seals were sold. The
idea gained almost
immediate popular
ity and soon spread
to neighboring coun-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
Mountain Beauty

Christmas in the Swiss mountains
is full of scenic enchantment and
poetry. Every hamlet and every
village is a wondrous vision In
white, with its Reckless beauty still
accumulated by the sapphire blue
Of the sky.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

each in his own way.
In addition to the United States
approximately 40 other countries
have adopted the Christmas seal for
raising anti-tuberculosis funds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

Lee Hart, . rustler-rancher, reports Of
the mobilization Of the Texan invaders
, y y y y y %
across country to hit Johnson's
Prong and take the short cut down
Box Canyon.
They travelled at road gait, not
pushing their horses, for there was
q long journey ahead Of them.
When they talked II was mostly
about q new enterprise in which
they were to be partners. They had
made an arrangement with John @.
Powers to buy the old Terry Ranch
once owned by Calhoun's father, and
with 1t a fine stretch of river land
adjoining. Larry had lately inherit
ed some money. This was to make
part Of the initial payment.
They came to the lip of small
mountain park and dipped down
into it. Terry pulled up his cow
pony and pointed to the opposite
slope. A large body of men on
horseback was moving down 1t.
"The Texas INVADERS" Larry said.
eyes, and we'd better get away
from here" his companion decided.
Too late, they wheeled their
horses. The sound Of a rifle shot
reared across the park. Larry's
horse went down and flung him. His
friend raised the palm Of his hand
to give the peace sign, but the an
swer was a splatter of bullets.
"Come a-running, Larry" called
Terry.
Richards vaulted to the back Of
the horse, and they were on their
way.
From the ridge they headed down
into country Of huddled hills and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
First Christmas Seals
Originated in Denmark
TO Fight tuberculosis

That harbinger of the holiday sea-
son, the cheerful Christmas Seal,
has recently made its appearance
as the National tuberculosis asso-
citation opened its annual drive for
funds to continue work in the pre-
vention and cure Of this dread dis
ease.
The idea Of the sale Of seals to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
Wrong Use

The name Kriss Kringle is some
times enormously used to designate
Santa Claus. Kriss Kringle is cor
ruption of the German Christ-kindel,
the Christ-child.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
Tin on TOYS

To be in demand, toys should be
educational, full of action, or dupi-
Gates of large articles. Most toys
used through the ages fall into one
Of these three categories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

THE STORY so FAR: over Calhoun
Terry's protests, the big ranches have
imported q large number cf Texas on.
peace officers 70 round mp and KIN sus.
pected "rustlers." Several killings pre-.
eeded this, and zen Brand, . rustler
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

TUBERCULOSIS aSS0-
citation began distri-
button Of the seals.
The designs Of these
stamps have been
the work of promi-
nent artists who
have interpreted
the Christmas shirt
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

the next year the National Red
Cross adopted the idea and conduct
ed a nationwide campaign. From
then until 1919 the Red Cross con-
tinued the annual Christmas Seal
distribution. In their last year the
returns had risen to nearly
81, 1000.
Beginning with 1920 the National
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

Calhoun Terry and Larry Rich
ards, on their way to Round Top to
meet q cattleman who had a regis
tered Hereford bull for sale. struck
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

1907 when Miss En-
lily p. Bissel Of the
Wilmington, Del,
Red Cross chapter
designed a seal that
was sold locally.
The campaign was
so successful that
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

Christmas seals appeared in the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19

and how they chased two men into mis-
cabin. He himself managed TO Zee
without Identifying them. The two men
are Calhoun Terry and his foreman. nut
JeR did not know this when he decided
20 aid them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-12-19
80 go Ride EFF ShB ue,k Z, Rix e.
s &c. $:$:::,

INSTALLMENT THIRTEEN
himself, traces them 10 Jack Turley, .
'spy." Nor does JefR like Calhoun, fore
man Of one Of the big ranches. Ellen
Terry seems interested In both Of them.
Lee Hart, . rustler-rancher, reports Of
the mobilization Of the Texan invaders
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12
INACCURATE new
RED CROSS DRIVE
KEY VESTS QUOTA SET At
THREE THOUSAND
DOLLARS

A new Red Gross drive IS on
$50, COG, 600 IS needed at once and
Key West IS called on to give So
600 Of this
In this war for the preserva-
ton Of our honor. our country. and
our very civilization we are going
to see untold distress and suffer-
ing. Il IS the solemn obligation
Of the Red Gross to relieve that
distress to the fullest possible ex-
tent and to that end We are being
called on to give now
1t. Commander T. NJ Dick mas
been been chosen to head this
drive and IS busy now with his
plans for organization He has
the enthusiastic support Of a large
group Of loyal workers who have
responded to this call Of distress.
There is no connection between
our annual Roll Call nov closing
and this drive. If you have not
Joined the Red Cross-do 50 at
once-but when you are asked 10
support this new drive. do not fail
Us. The local chapter needs So
600. This is an emergency.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12
SEWER PROJECT
GIVEN APPROVAL
SENATOR ANDREWS INFORMS
TIE CITIZEN OF Ac
TON TAKEN

The Citizen IS ID receipt Of a tel
egram from Senator c. o. An
drews announcing presidential
approval Of the revised proiect
Tor sewer facilities at Key West.
An appropriation Of $3.50. SO al
located BY the defense works ad-
ADMINISTRATION is now available.
The way has now been cleared for
the start Of construction Of two
sewage disposal plants and j new
outfaIl lines which win serve six
areas.
The new sanitation system win
be erected under federal supervi-
sion.
Key Vests original application
was rejected because il did not
meet with the approval Of the
State Board 81 Health. Revision
was promptly made, whereup0zl il
was accepted
The city viii provide the annd
necessary. for the installation q
the sewage disposal system. As
vel as rights of way and ease
ments
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12
URGES ALL TO
GUARD AGAINST
FALSE RUMORS
CAPT. FRED MARVEL TELLS
DEFENSE FORCE OF ORDER
RECEIVED FROM ADJuTAaT
GENERAL


Complete Indifference to rumors
and unauthorized reports was or
deFed today BY Capt. Fred Marvil.
commander Of the Key west unit
Of the Florida Defense Forces
Directing his command to men,
bers Of Co D. of the 7th battalion.
+. D. f.. Capt MarviI explained
that he had received this order
from General Collins, adjutant
general of the State home de-
tense.
Members of the home defense
forces viii not be called for serr-
ice at the present time. Capt Mar
vi saiT because the regular army
has been assigned to bridges and
all vulnerable and strategic
points.
he emphasized that members q
his battalion are TO ignore rurnors
and that they are not to respond
10 orders unless they are issued by
the proper aushositias
Capt. Marvil reminded his men
that If they hear the signal for
mobilization, which is is taps on
the fire bell, they are to gather
promptly at the Armory.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12
One Thousand Members OF
i American Federation OF ..
sc Labor Are Jap Prisoners

WASHINGTON, Dec IA
One thousand members Of the
American Federation of Labor
were taken prisoners when the
japanese captured Guam and
Midway Island AFon President
william Green today notified
The Navy.
About 1000 workmen we're
stationed al Guam and 1000 at
Midday. Green reported They
were engaged IN Strengthening
the Notifications Of the TWO IS
lands IN the Pacific
There are 1900 members Of
the building trades working on
construction projects n Homo
lulu but all Of these are safe.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12
SESSION OF COUNTY
BOARD VERY BRIEF
ALI BUSINESS HANDLED
DURING MEETING WAS
OF ROUTINE NATURE


The meeting of the board Of
county commissioners last night
was one Of the shortest On record
Only routine business was trans
acted Joseph " Johnson.s re-
quest for letter of recommends
ton was accepted and the chair
was authorized 10 sign It
The depository account was
checked and approved.
Application Tor lsouor license
by the Club Sagaloa was an
proved
4 new typewriter was ordered
for the Office Of the circuit Judge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

ADM. CLAUDE CHARLES
BLOCH head Of the Pearl IEar-
Dor HaWaii- naval base, was
marked for the navy on The day
he heard his first tale Of the sea
As boy Kentucky-born Adj
mlFal Block saw his first action
under Fighting Bob Evans and
was decorated for rescuing Span
iards from burning ships at the
battle Of Santiago Bay. He was
named to ms present job after
Going q two-year BIZ as COM
Enander- in-chief Of the fleet
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

SYDNEY. Australia. Dec. H.
The eastern seaboard was under
a partial blackout last night. An
American-built Lockheed bomb
er attacked ; japanese battleship
in Australian waters.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12
LATE BULLETINS

fBx ASSpefatea P-eSs3
BATAVIA. Dec. l2.-This. cap
ital of the Hefhsklan6s East In
dies urdsrwer1t is I fouf1h ar
raid alarm today. No planes
we've sighted over The mainland.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

SIR ROBERT BROOKE pop
HAaa British commander-in-
chief for the Fas East. learned 70
flv IN pre-19l4 box kite
when war came. he was one Of the
iiEst = be called to the new Roy
al Flying Corps Experience as
eonnandant Of the Imperial De-
Tense College made him a logical
candidate for his present Job. IN
which he IS over air. land and
sea forces Hes tan and sturdy
at 6S, has reputation for cut
ting red tape and getting into
action quickly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

SINGAPORE. Dec. I7.-This
British stronghold has success
fully repealed further japanese
advances. Great Britain's i'm
perial forces claim that they are
in fun control Of the MaYlas.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

HAITI. Dee. lz-The Dcmini-
can Republic today declared the
existence Of 4 state Of war with
Germany and Italy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

LIEuRGEE- DOUGLAS Mac
ARTHUR has held tive jobs in
Inc Philippines ia 81 years. Nov
he's commander Of y. S. Army
forces IN the islands. In between
those five jobs ne became known
as one Of the most dashing lead
ers Of the AEF and as the army
chief Of staff who insisted On
undermining the armed forces.
He became a general at SO, has
been decorated by nine nations.
was president Of the 1923 Ameri-
can Olympic COMMITTEES, has
been married twice.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12
L|tVe1 Moro jap
Planes Shot Down
By U. S. Forces
japanese Ships, Along
With Troops, Attack
Luzol But We're Routed
AT All Points

*Nf NHMHEAHHEA ENENMf
MANILA. !. I. Dc. l2.-EIeyen
more Japanese planes have been
sddsd = tie mounting ton which
the y. $. IS axaeiins on The Nip
peEese land attack on Luzon.
Gen. Douglas MaeArthur IN
termed Washington today that
Jspansss bastlsshiDs and troops
had attacked Luzon frsm several
directions but that they were
repealed evsrYwhsrs.
There was IA unofficial report
current that MindanaQ, south
ern island Of the Philippines, had
been invaded.
The official eomnamique, how
ever. concerned itself principal
" with operations in Luzon,
where, il IS said, U. S. troops
were busy mopping up 4 Japan
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12
ADMIRAL osAMI nAcANo.

ADMIRAL osAMI NACANo.
japanese naval chief Of staff,
must regret the turn Of fate that
sseered his ships against the Unit
ed States In 1913 he went to
Boston 70 study English. living
with a family named Wheeler.
Years later, on duty IN Washing
ton, he spent every Christmas
with them. Bushy -biowed. al
most bald. 6I-year-oid Nagano IS
bigger than most japanese. and
his officers call him .'the ele-
phant'
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

MAJ0R-cEN. WALTER c.
SHORT. commander OF the Ha-
waiian department Of the u. s.
Army. doesn't stand Oh the cere-
nony. Officers at IT. Hamilton.
Brooklyn, N. y had arranged
formal ceremonies for his arriv-
al to take over as commander OF
the First Division in 1888. but
Short sent word ahead that be
didn't want any. The general
went into the Worl6 War as a
lieutenant, but before the arnis-
lice was signed he was prom0t-
cd to colonel
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

ADMIRAL HUSBAND Z. YIM-
MEL. connander-in-chief of the
Z S. and Pacific fleets. Is one
Of the youngest fleet command
ers IN the Nays history. He
was SO when he took over early
this year. Hes a hard-worker
sleeps about seevn hours when
he gets around to it-and makes
his men work too. They swear
BY him, though He's known as
one of the coolest men afloat
when II comes TO Navy opera
tons
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

WASHINGTON. Dec. a.
Volunteers who wish 10 enlist
il the army OF navy are request
ed TO bring their birth certific-
ates with them 70 expedite the
work Of recruiting officers. who
ere being swanped with enlist
msnts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

GENERAL GEN sucTYAMA.
Japanese chief OF staff. was one
Of the big army men who help
ed push his country into the cost
" war with China He was war
minister At the time. He loathes
liberalism and was influential IN
pushing through the fascistic ma
tional mobilization bill Of 1885.
He was active IN sabotagIng lib
eraI cabinets. He probably is
less powerful n inner army cir
eles, however, than Gen Jiro
Minami- leader of the hot-head
Minani Clique
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

ADMIRAL THOMAS c. HAHT.
commander Of the L. S. Asiatic
Flee. is known 10 MS fellow Of
ficers As pretty peppery-quick
70 make up MS mind but prac-
fically always right A sharp
tongue with buck-rassers viii
probably keep him from ever be-
ing the most popular man in the
Navy, but ever since the days
when he vas coxswain OF the
Naval Academy crew. he has had
friends who honor him as a
straighf-shooter.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
AUDITORIUM
Sunday, Dec. 18th, 5 p. NJ.
TIE PUBLIC is CORDIALLY
INVITED TO ATTEND
THIS EVENT
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-12

Key N est. FiErez. AS arz
m0af &GH2N3e GaH IN sH
COUNTY, Mn - $3.50
range Of unlv Is Farez
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-11
Draft Boards
Visit Custer
Times stan Correspondent

FORT CUSTER, Dec. IL
Representatives of local selective
service boards from 106 Michigan
communities today saw how Michi-
|gan's men are prepared for service
in the American military machine.
Gathering at the chapel, the
group led by Lieutenant Colonel
Rosecrans, state selective service
head, watched one of the last
groups to be processed this year
at the induction center. They saw
recruits through classification
examinations, physical and mental
examinations and uniforming.
The opportunity for the tour of
the center was the result of an
invitation recently extended by the
center's commanding officer, Col.
Hammond d. Birks. The center
closes tomorrow for a month dur
ing which soldiers will be on holi-
day furloughs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-11
He Wins
Prisoner Escapes Trial
by Joining Navy

Husky. 6-foot Joseph Rozinski
%. today is a United States Navy
recruit instead Of a prisoner or
trial before Recorders Judge w
Mckay Skillman.
When Rozinski appealed &c
Judge Skillman, saying mo mar
can help his country while in jail
charges against him were dis
missed on provision the navy
would have him.
The navy would.
The only objection at the re-
cruiting station was that Rozinsk
was found to have defective teeth
Within two hours, under escort oi
Defense Attorney Irwin c. Acker.
man. Rozinski vert to a dentist
and had one tooth pulled and three
more filled.
Rozinski was faced with g
breaking and entering charge, &C.
cused Of attempting to rob fur
niture store at 1858 Michigan
avenue, last September q. He
had pleaded not guilty and trial
was about to start when he asked
for an opportunity to join the navy
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-11
Detroit Is Hub
Of Defense Area
Times stan Correspondent

LANSING, Dec. IL. The desig.
nation of Wayne. Oakland n d
Macomb counties as a Detroit
metropolitan defense area by
Mayor LaGuardia will stand, Gov
ernor Van Wagner said today.
State Defense Administrator
Harold A. Furlong criticized the
designation as leaving us out on
a limb" and said it was like max
ing another state out of the area.
"Furlong Is all Strengthened
out now" Van Wagner said.
HE has been In touch with Ray
mond j. Kelly, LaGuardia's
right-hand man, and there will
be no conflict.
"The main thing Il that we've
got n job to do. We have no
time for pickering about juris-
dictiOn."
Mayor Jeffries Of Detroit was
named administrator for the spe-
cial defense area. The governor in
dicated the problem may be solved
by naming Jeffries to the state
defense council so efforts will not
overlap.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-11
Bridges Arrest
As Dangerous
Alien Demanded

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-De,
mand that Harry Bridges, Pacific
Coast maritime labor leader, he
taken in custody by federal au.
thorities as a dangerous alien
was made in the House today by
Rep. Leland Ford of California
In a one-minute House speech
Ford said:
"Many people have recently
confused the Supreme Court de-
cision I'm connection with Harry
Bridges. They thought that was
In connection with the deporta-
ton trial. This Is not so. IL was
In connection with his contempt
Of court hearing.
Now this country II at war
and our authorities are picking
up many aliens who may be
dangerous TO this country. i
call upon those same authorities
to take into custody now one
Harry Bridges who has proved
himself TO be q dangerous alien
10 this country.
I'VE commend the authorities
for picking up these aliens, but
we certainly do believe that
Harry Bridges should he In
cluded within that group"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-11
Red Cross InstaIIs
Larger Switchboard

A larger switchboard is beiAg
installed in Red Cross headquar-
tiers, 2163 East Jefferson avenue,
today TO take care of the thou
sands of calls that have flooded
the offices since outbreak of war.
A. j. Berries, local director of
the Red Cross. requested all these
volunteers who wish to register
for service to do so in person
wherever possible. In the last few
days 1t has been almost impossible
to reach Red Cross by telephone.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-11
Custer YuIe Leaves
Due 10 Be CurtaiIed
Times stan Correspondent

FORT CUSTER, Dec. 11.-Fifth
Division and post officials aid
today that while the war depart
ment had not ordered suspended
the Christmas leaves of approx
mately $4,000 soldiers here, there
undoubtedly would be a curtail-
ment of the program.
AS ,a,erns,,lt, final preparations
for the transportation of soldiers
from here to every state in the
nation is being held in allegiance.
With the sale Of railroad tickets
scheduled to begin today, officers
said they were not sure whether
fares would be accepted. 1t is
probable that the number may be
halved, officers said.