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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11
Troops Will
Bivouac

A. their weekly drill Wednesday
night at the Armory. members OF
Company f ofNthe local companies
Of the Michigan State Troops made
plans for a biyouac. TO be May 20,
at the Ypsilanti Armory. Takins
part in the bivouac, which will be
ove Saturday night. will be -
men from headquarters staff OF the
local companies and all members
OF Company T. The men will
erect tents and prepare all meals
during their biyouac.
Members participated in close
order riot duty and interior riot
duty Wednesday in preparation
for their Detroit encampment.
which will be June .. 10. and II,
and in which all OF the 3ith lnfan-
try Regiment Of the Michigan state
Troops will take part.
Three new enlistments those Of
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11
Trucks Rolled Out Early For
Annual Clean up Drive Here

Early this morning city %workmen
rolled their trucks out Of the gar
age with large blue and white
signs attached TO their sides urg-
ing residents to Cleanup and
Paint-up'. The vehicles rumbled to
their task Of picking up rubbish
which had been placed Al the curhs
in front of the homes Of patriotic
and conscientious residents. This
pickup will continue until all
streets have been canvassed.
Complimenting the Junior Cham
bef-o- commerce on their all OFT
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

effort to Clean up the city. thui
reducing property loss by fire and
at the same time Identifying the
city. Fire Chief James Dignan
warned all residents that Ypsilan-
tbs number OF fires had increased
last year nearly II per cent over
the previous year. chief DIgnan
explained that approximately 50
Per cent OF these fires were caused
by -careiessuess and could easily
have been eliminated II RESIDENT
had used n little caution. Some OF
these fires were started In attic,
and Easements where rubbish had
hean allowed to accumulate tho
I chief stated.
Chairman r. r Marsh OF The Jun.
Tor Chamber OF Commerce Cleanup
committee stated that 5000. 900 tons
Of waste paper must he collected
and turned over 10 the paper mills
this year II wartime schedules
are to be maintained. Mr.. Marsh
suggested that residents search
their attiCs ana Easements for all
newspapers and magazines and
call either Norris g. Wiltse. OF
the NDsilanti High School who
will see that the papers are picked
up. or take them to their Junk
man who is now offering top prices
for all available scrap.
Mr. Marsh stated that the coop.
GRAFTON Of the churches, schools.
Board OF Commerce and residents
Is 100 per cent and has helped ire.
mendously in making this cam
paign a success lie added. how
ever, that residents should not con
fine their cleaning up 10 the week
OF the campaign but should cou.
t.nue their efforts throughout the
ear.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11
Brockman Hearing in
Municipal Court Today

. Examination of Ernest Brock
man. 30. 632 Armstrong Court. who
is facing both state and city po-
lice charges. began this forenoon
in the court of Justice Arthur VI.
Nandersall, and was expected to
be continued this afternoon.
Brockman. who vas placed un-
der two $1,000 bonds by Justice
Vandersall when arraigned pre-
viously. had demanded examination
on four counts. the breaking and
entering with intent TO commit a
larceny and actual larceny OF $3.50
from a home west of Ypsilanti two
weeks ago. and breaking and en-
tering with intent TO commit a
statutory offense and actual com
mission Of that offense in an Ypsi-
lanti residence.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11
Three Billions Returned

Washington. May Inns The
nations taxpayers WERE promised
relief in their World War II taS
burden today in the form of a
thirty three billion-dollar "bonau
"a" kicked back by the War De-
partment in unexpended funds
from previous appropriations.
This "brightener' for American
taxpayers came from Rep. Snyder
(D) Pa, chairman Of the House
Appropriations Military Subcom-
mittee. who emphasized, however.
that no such gift could be expect
ed from the tiny 40 billion dol
lar army budget asked this year.
Return of this thirty-three bill
lion dollars by the Army meaus
that taxpayers will be required to
pay that much less in supporting
World War H." Snyder declared.
On Solid Basis
The Pennsylvania, who holds
AA4t AlAhJ , DulEt bNlAAEN III 1OAAr
gress, explained that methods for
determining military needs in the
way Of money are now ION a sol
id basis because size and scope of
operations are more clearly deiinei.
He pointed out that the over.
appropriations were vitality neces-
ssry in order to assur sufficient
funds to meet all emergencies.
The fortunes of wal. since the
appropriation was made have turn
ed fayorably for us" said Snyder.
and the amount needed TO Fl.
nance the wal fell thirty three bill
lion dollars below the estimates
of the keenest minds in the coun.
try
Experts from all financial
groups in the country-from the
New York banker to the man dig
ging the ditch-were consulted in
making appropriations 10 prosecute
the war he continued.
MADE no Mistake"
We made no mistakes in pro
yiding such a large amount Of
money. 1t was agreed by all con.
cerned that we should supply
enough to meet all possible emer-
gencies-and at the time We were
shooting in the dark.
I'VE did not know what turn the
fortunes Of war would take" said
Snyder after President Roosevelt
asked Congress for a $40. 2S3.916..
500 military budget in the 1944.45
fiscal year to Operate an army OF
seven million 700 thousand Off
GERS and men and women on the
offensive in global war through
June 80. 1916"
Only $15,676,652.7 200 was asked
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11
Speedy Approval Likely For
FOrrestaI as Navy Secretary

Washington, May II -AP-
Speedy Senate approval was pre-
dicted today for President Roose-
velt's promotion OF Undersecre-
tary James V. Forrestal to be Sec
rotary Of the Navy.
At the Navy Department where
Forrestal had served with the late
Secretary Frank Knox for four
years it was generally expected
that the main line Of administra-
tive policies would continue IN
changed.
Forrestars CHER task stlll will be
that of getting production and de-
livery of ships, guns and supplies
on time but to this he will have
to add the responsibility Of being
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11
U. S. WEATHER FORECAST

Lower Michigan-Partly cloudy
tonight and Friday. warmer tonight
Highest temperature yesterday.
s.; lowest last night. Al.
Highest temperature n year to-
day. 81: lowest. 50.
Highest temperature this date in
last Il years. Sc in 1896: lowest. 30,
in 1907.
The sur sets today az Sal and
Hses Friday a. s Il.
The moon rises Friday a. u Is
q m. and sets Friday at s:is a. N.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11
Congress Today

lBy Associated Press)
Senate
Continues debate OF anti-poll tax
bill meets a. noon), eastern war
time.
Judiciary subcommittee resumes
Investigation Of liquor shortage 90
a m
House
Begins debate on &c. !. Bill or
Rights" meets al noon.
Postwar Military committee
hears Marines views on Army.Navy
merger 10 a. M
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

NAvY MOTHERS RUMMAGE sale
g y. Huron, Fri, Sat, May II. 10.
. to ). Adv. 5ll''
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

Rug Cleaning. Repairing. Altera.
tons. Furniture Cleaned Taily's
Ruggery. SIG Ann. Phone 21iS-W.
Adv. 5l3
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11
Americana lanes Spearhead
Attacks on Continent;RA A
Targets in France, Belgium
Blasts
Felt Across
Channel

tBy international News servics)
American bombers and lighters
spearheaded the Allied warplans
formations which today carried into
the 25th consecutive day the pre-
invasion Commandment Of Hitler
Europe.
The daylight raiders left their
British bases and headed across
the English channel in the wake
Of night flying armadas which
dealt the Nazi dominated contin-
ent another two-way blow. MIL
tary targets In occupied territory
came under assault by the planes
which left their Britain and Italy
bases after dark last night.
Heavy. medium and light bomb
ers hammered the hungarian capt
tol OF Budapest last night. willis
Royal Air Force %squadrons from
England struck other detectives on
the continent The Budapest raid
or were attached 10 the Mediter.
ranean air force Of Lieut. Gen. Ira
G. Eaker
Blast Railways
IN onicial air ministry communi-
que revealed that the RAJ targets
last night were railway lnstalla-
lions In occupied France and Bel
GUM. as well a. the German In
dustrial city Of .Gud wigshafen. n.
I'd 'ntined "objectives" along the
inyaslon-coast OF northern France,
IT. wise were hi
The British based warplanes op-
Grated in strength, according 10
The communidue which revealed
that Is Of the Raj craft failed to
return from their operations
Although the main force ~ tbs
British night attacks was directed
AGAINST the French coast, whenc.
terrific blasts we're felt clear
across the % mile-wide channel,
| other Royal Air Force raiders hat
tered industrial targets farther
inland
Berlin and the Paris area were
I on The Raj night eating list. with
many two ton hlockbusters cas-
cadinR upon unidentified targets
within the German capital SPEEDY
plywood Mosquitoes OF the British
air arm carried out the assault on
tho Reich target. while other raid
ers staged q very rapid ATTACH
on an aircraft foundry ana stamp
ing plant At Genneyilliers The lat
ter town Ia q Paris suburb, where
the clearly Identified target was
treated 10 a well concentrated
FASTING
Factory In Flames
Farther south. a Nail operated
ballbearing factory 1T Annecy.
near the Franco Italian frontier.
was left wreathed In flames. Across
the border. In northw estern Italy,
other British planes attached TO
the Mediterranean air force were
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

WASHINGTON INS-State De.
partment officials acknowledged to-
day that Ambassador Ayra NJ. War
rem has been sent to Bolivia as a
step toward extending recognition
10 that country, thus ending a five
months old controversy in the Pan
American family.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

STELLARTON. y. S.-AP-Two
men trapped for more than IS
hours by a mass OF fallen coal in a
shaft here were rescued uninjured
early today. The men. John Mil
lie. 81, of nearby New Gleason and
Charles Fraser. 81, of S~tellarton,
were trapped while working as
"brushers' at the 1000 foot level
OF the Acadia Coal Company pit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11
Flashes of
Late News

CHICAGO-AP - William Hale
Thompson. three times mayoI "
Chicago. left an estate OF approx
mately $4,000. 900. consisting prin-
cipally OF cash. Attorney James W.
Breen estimated Wednesday when
he fled an inventory report in pro-
bate court. Pending probate OF the
estate. a widows award OF 100000
TO Mrs. Mary Wyse Thompson was
approved by Assistant Probate
Judge Thaddeus V. Adesko.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

ABERDEEN, Scotland APP
Birth OF a son to the 2~6-year-old
widow OF Mai. Gen. Orde Charles
"ngate, leader of the "Wingate
raiders of Burma. was announced
today. Wtngate was killed in a
plane crash in Burma las, March
p.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

See WAR Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

SAN SALVADOR, FL Salvador
AP-Gen. Andrea 1gnacio Menen-
dez. new president OF FL Salvador.
proclaimed an unconditional am.
nesty for all political prisoners.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

MEXICO CITY-INS-The 18th
criminal court Of Mexico today was
considering a petition by Jacques
Mornard, convicted of Staying Leo.
Tt1tsky. that his 20-year prison
sentence be reduced. Mornard 8
attorney, Octavio Medellin Ostos.
argued that the Staying OF the
Bolshevlk leader was not homicide.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

See TROOPS Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

See BONANZA-Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

NEW YORK-INS-Dr. Hjalmar
Mace. Nazi puppet leader OF Esto.
MIA, was reported by the German
radio today to have left for Berlin.
The broadcast, emanating from the
controlled station al Turf in Estonia
vas heard by L. S. government
monitors.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

LONDON -AP- Trafalgar
Square was lit up briefly last night
more brightly than it has been
= since the war began in 1889. A
huge haystack hut, built in the
shadow Of the Nelson monument as
a recruiting headquarters for farm
workers, mysteriously caught fire
and burned down.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

WASHINGTON ms The
chairmen Of the House and Senate
committees Investigating the gov.
ernment's seizure Of Montgomery
Ward & Co, said today that release
OF the mail order firm from federal
rule will have no effect on their in.
Quiries.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

LONDON APP An American.
sponsored plan for international
civilian postwar aviation control
based on the four freedoms OF the
air-the right to fly, to land, to
discharge passengers, mail and car.
60 and TO pick them up anywhere
in the world-has been accepted bv
Great Britain as the basis for fu.
ture discussion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

ST. LOUIS-AP- Two days after
Centenary Methodist Church re-
ported finding a $1,000 bill in count.
ing lis collection plate offerings,
81. Johns Methodist Church Off.
Gals said they had received n
TOO. The second was in an envelope
inscribed For st. Johns Endow.
ment Fund
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

LONDON-AP The United
States has increased pressure or
Portugal to halt steel-hardening
wolfram exports to Germany, in i'm
patient reaction to Premier Anto.
MO S~alazar's delaying tactics and
efforts 10 compromise, it was re.
ported today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

2 WASHINGToN-AP-The War
Labor Board (WLB) S%hipbuilding
Commission today granted a s5.l0
weekly pay increase TO experienced
guards at the Atlantic and 'Simp-
son yards Of the Bethlehem Steel
Company, East Boston, Mass, ana
authorized them to cross picket
lii es in the event OF strikes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

See STRIKER Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

ROCHESTER. Minn.-INS-Phy.
sicians az the Mayo Clinic said to-
day that Harry Hopkins, adviser to
President Roosevelt, may be able
TO return to his Washington duties
after an additional rest period. Hop.
kins, SO, left Rochester yesterday
f.. his home. He underwent an alb
dominal operation in the clinic
March 20. In 1897, he underwent an
operation in the clinic for removal
Of a stomach ulcer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

See FOOD-Pa Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

BUFFALO, y. Y.-INS-Avia-
tiqp experts we're studying today
the performance OF a ~helicopter
which, for the FIRST time In Ameri-
can aeronautical history. had been
flown indoors. Test Pilot Floyd
C"rlson flew the helicopter. pro-
duct Of the Bell Aircraft Corp. He
took of vertically, rose 20 feet
and Unanswered the craft around
the New York Guard Armory in
Buffalo for FIVE minutes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

WASHINGTON ms Bolivar
Pagan. resident commissioner OF
Puerto Rico, declared today that
Gov. Rex Tugwell is imposed" on
Puerto Rico and termed him the
only blot in the relations OF the
United States with the island.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-11

See FORRESTALrPs Page 10
Evening star., 1944-07-09
virginians Vote
Unp|edged Unit
For Convention
Only Stipulation
Is Thot Delegation
Oppose Wallace
1y the Associated Press,

ROANOKE, Va, July "a Vir-
glnia delegation unpledged for the
presidential nomination, but in
structed to cast "a votes in the ma
tlonal convention against the re-
nomination of Vice President Wal
lace, was named today by the State
Democratic convention. The dele
gates also were instructed to vote
as unit in all matters before
the national gathering
1T would appear from the pub
lie utterances of Vice President
Henry A. Wallace that he has be-
come convert to doctrines and
ldeologies foreign to the faiths and
traditions of Virginia." said the
resolution instructing the delegates
to vote against him.
The State convention, under COM
plete control of the Democratic
state organization headed by Sena-
tor Byrd, went through its aeenda
without a floor fight of any nature
and every action and election was
by acclamation.
Roosevelt Issue Not Raised,
The committee of 100 for the
reelection of President Roosevelt
OLD not take to the floor a widely
discussed effort to have the Vir-
slnia delegates instructed for the
Evening star., 1944-07-09
d Nursery Schools
Licensed in ARLINGTON
Child Care Head Reports
Capacity Now Is 700

Following establishment of a strict
program of licensing nursery schools
and foster homes in Arlington
County, Edmund D. Campbell, chair
man of the Child Care Committee,
yesterday announced that % private
nursery schools with a capacity of
700 children had been licensed in
the last six months.
Mr.. Campbell said a committee
composed of Mrs. Hazel Moore. child
care counselor: Donald R. Locke,
coming administrator; Andrew Jen-
sen, building inspector; Norbert
Melnick, health department. and
Fire Chief A.C. Scheffel had checked
each nursery for compliance with
health, fire, building safety and zon-
ing regulations. Licensed nurseries
are inspected every four months.
In addition to private schools,
Mr.. Campbell pointed out that the
county now had three public
nurseries. sponsored and operated
by the school department. A fourth
will be put in operation soon, he
said. These will have a total en-
rollment of l20 white and 80 colored
children.
There are also "a foster homes in
the county that care for 81 children
These have county licenses or certif-
lcates OF occupancy, Mr.. Campbell
said
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Silver Spring CTS Pet Ferret
Gets Battlefield Operation

things like that. These ferrets eat
them up. Why Pete could even kill
horses by sucking their blood
Ignoring a burst of laughter. Pete
Elliott stoutly insisted Pete would
be able to polish off "Pensive" or
"ManO-War" as easily as he
could shake a rat,
Il bought Pete for 200 francs from
an old farmer" he said. Pete is
awful affectionate. He likes to be
petted, but I am his favorite. He
likes rabbit blood"
Elliott to be 81 Tomorrow.
Pfc. Elliott, who will be 81 to-
morrow, is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. F. Elliott, Quaint Acres, near
Silver Spring. He attended Silver
Spring schools, enlisting in the
service in July, 1912. Before he en-
listed, he worked for his father. who
Is foreman Of the Quaint Acres farm
Of A. L. Quaintance.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Bethesda Red Cross
Opens New Classes

Home nursing and nutrition
classes sponsored by the Bethesda
Branch OF the Montgomery County
chapter. American Red Cross. are
now open to girls IA years of age
or over. Mrs. William H. Bonne.
vile and Mrs. Merle Snyder are in.
structors.
Home nursing instruction is given
wednesday and Friday afternoons
and nutrition on Wednesday and
Friday mornings.
Girls in the same age group are
needed for the surgical dressings
class which meets all day THURSDAYS
under the direction of Mrs. Carl
Hustled. AA
In addition, boys 10 years of 40.
or over are needed by the Motor
Corps of the County Red Cross
Cnapter to assist in delivering pack
ages every Monday, Tuesday and
wednesday. The work begins at
10 am. Boy volunteers must have
the consent of their parents.
Registration for the classes and
tne motor corps will be held at 7508
wisconsin avenue. Rethesda
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Low Bid Of $102,992
Approved for Work
On Arlington Roads
Materials Cost Rose
13H Pct. in Year for
Surfocime, Kinnier Says

The Arlington County Board yes
terday approved low bid Of
sl02,992 by the Arlington Asphalt
Co. for surface treatment of county
streets and highways during the
current fiscal year.
Although S99 ,625 had been allotted
for the purpose in the budget,
County Engineer C. L. Kinnier said
materials costs had risen 1872 per
cent over last years costs.
The board received a letter from
the Real Estate Board, Chamber of
Commerce and the Board of Trade
stating that Everett B. Coxen, Will
liam Ayers and w. S. Hoge, jr., had
been made members of a Zonine
Advisory Committee. The local
businessmen will be available to
the County Zoning Board for discus
sion of zoning.
A use permit for nursery school
for 20 children was granted to Mrs.
Lottie English. The school will be
located at 1921 Veitch street.
Total expenses of $87.265.94. of
which s33,50622 was payroll, were
approved.
Evening star., 1944-07-09

A new kind Of servicemen's can
teen opened at 1880 G street NV
yesterday-free lessons on any musi-
cal instrument from harmonica to
french horn.
A sailor was the first applicant
for lessons at the canteen, spon-
sored by the Army and Navy De-
partments and the United Service
Organizations. Swinging a parcel
and humming, he came by as Mrs.
Stewart Godfrey and Miss Frances
Jones were on the sidewalk discuss
ing sign to announce opening.
Sailor" called Mrs. Godfrey, DO
you play any musical instrument?
No" he said. Backing away
slightly, he added, "Why?"
Changes His Mind.
This canteen will give you free
lessons" she said
Wouldn't I look cute footing on a
trombone!" he exclaimed and started
to walk away. Then he turned back
Piano lessons?" he asked.
Mrs. Godfrey, wife of Brig. Gen.
Godfrey, with the Army Service
Forces overseas, nodded
The sailor ushered her up the
steps to the second floor. laid down
the parcel, took off his cap and
said.
where's the piano."
Mrs. Godfrey led him to piano
Evening star., 1944-07-09

in booth. Placing his fingers on
the keys, she said:
Don't let the arch of your hand
sink in. Relax"
After he had played a few notes,
the sailor, Charles Santoro, special
ist, first class. of Boston, arranged
for half-hour lesson from Mrs.
Godfrey at 8 pm. Monday. Sta
toned here, he hopes to learn piano
by winter, he said.
Nurses Join Up.
Two Army nurses telephoned to
make appointments for voice les
sons in the evening. A marine
called to say he would come in soon
for session with the French horn.
Pvt. Joe Pepper came in with his
own violin to use one of the can
teens l8 booths to practice.
Besides free instrument lessons
and use of booths for practice, the
canteen offers voice lessons and a
recording machine to make records
to send home. The use of every
conceivable type of instrument is
donated by kits Music Store, in
whose studios the canteen is located.
Hours are from 10 I'M. to 10 pm.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Donations of any instruments, but
particularly cellos, saXophones and
chromatic harmonicas, would be ap-
preciated, Mrs. Harry Lee Verdin,
canteen chairman. announced
Evening star., 1944-07-09
CoIored Delegates
Vote in Virginia
In Spite of Ban
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ROANOKE, Va, July s.-Al-
though the Credentials Com
mlttee Of the Virginia Demo-
cratic State Convention ruled
today that under the party
plan only white delegates could
participate in the convention.
Nine colored delegates sat in
the hall and some said they
voted AYE" on the voice votes.
The committee refused to GER
tify the colored delegates from
Roanoke and Newport News.
There were no roll calls
which might have brought the
matter to the attention of the
convention. Colored have voted
IN Democratic primaries in Vir-
ginla and have been candidates.
The primary is at public ex-
pense, however. whereas the
convention is not. Whether the
colored participated in today's
session might be a subject for
debate tonight.