anaheim-gazette 1909-12-09

VOTERS FAIL IN THEIR DUTY WHY VICIOUS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ARE CARRIED More Than Half the Electorate Neglects to Vote Upon Them—One Bad One Creeps Through by a Majority of Two Votes—Figures Show Startling Statistics In politics knowledge is power no less than in other matters which go to make up the sum total of the voters' existence. That is why the astute politician always wins and why the people, in the words of Deacon Pillsbury "lose out." The former has his business reduced to a science, he has the figures before him and possesses the minutest detail of the vote polled in the campaign that has just passed. The latter are a disorganized rabble, many of them seemingly not caring whether the righteous prevails in politics or not. The big white boss surrounds himself with influential men throughout the State, and upon these he thrusts political honors. In turn they assist him in carrying out his many nefarious devices. If they lose a trick the boss bobs up serene- pose, for more stress was laid upon the reduction of salaries of employees than the real meat of the amendment which more than doubled the legislative salary role. The vote stood 116,-600 for to 68,902 against, a majority of 47,698. Again more than half the voters failed to express their sentiments and 201,095 refrained from voting. Senate Amendment No. 26, relating to the assessment of mortgages was a worthy measure, but was lost by the close vote of 90,061 for to 30,-896 against. The majority against it was 835. As in the preceding case more than half the voters in the State defaulted in the exercise of the franchise, no less than 205,641 neglecting to vote. Senate Amendment No. 29, relating to State indebtedness was carried by a vote of 97,237 for and 63,465 against a majority in its favor of 33,772. No less than 225,895 voters failed to register their convictions upon this important measure. Senate Amendment No. 31, relating to the extension of the terms of existence of corporations, was carried by a vote of 115,412 for to 81,849 against. The majority was 33,563. The number who failed to vote was 189,-336. Senate Amendment No. 32, a very meritorious measure, relating to the limitation of the expenses of employ- has the figures before him and possesses the minutest detail of the vote polled in the campaign that has just passed. The latter are a disorganized rabble, many of them seemingly not caring whether the righteous prevails in politics or not. The big white boss surrounds himself with influential men throughout the State, and upon these he thrusts political honors. In turn they assist him in carrying out his many nefarious devices. If they lose a trick the boss bobs up serenely with it again at the next succeeding election. A recently issued report of Secretary of State Curry throws a flood of light upon the apathy of voters in California at the last State election. We have reference to their attitude upon the many constitutional amendments submitted to them for approval or rejection. They did not fail to exercise the franchise when it came to selecting candidates for office, but in passing judgment upon the important amendments submitted to them more than half the electorate failed miserably. Thus the amendment increasing salaries of State officials, when it was known that California was already one of the most expensively governed states in the Union, carried by a majority of only 2 votes, whereas more than 200,000 voters failed to vote either one way or the other upon the measure. Singularly enough no one asked for a recount. Senate amendment No. 1, separating State from local taxation, as vicious a piece of attempted legislation as was ever foisted upon the people, was defeated but nearly half the electorate failed to vote upon it. One may be sure that every railroader and corporation supporter was lined up for it, but the common taxpayer, against whose interests the amendment would have operated as a diabolical thrust, failed to register his disapproval of it at the polls. This amendment comes up again to be voted upon at next year's election. If all the people will vote upon it, it will be defeated, but if half of them neglect their duty it will have a chance of becoming a part of the constitution. The menace of the situation lies in the fact that half the people do not know or do not care what sort of a constitution the great corporations are industriously endeavoring to prepare for them. Some of the figures taken from the report of the Secretary of State, a less than 225,895 voters failed to register their convictions upon this important measure. Senate Amendment No. 31, relating to the extension of the terms of existence of corporations, was carried by a vote of 115,412 for to 81,849 against. The majority was 33,563. The number who failed to vote was 189,-336. Senate Amendment No. 32, a very meritorious measure, relating to the limitation of the expenses of employees of the senate and assembly, was carried by a vote of 135,113 for to 48,144 against. The majority was 86,-969, and the number of taxpayers who seemingly did not care how the vote resulted, numbered 203,340. The amendment very properly carried, but apparently a vast army of voters had no concern in the economical management of the business of the State. Senate Amendment No. 33, relating to liability of stockholders in joint-stock corporations, was carried by a vote of 103,825 for to 70,575 against. The majority in its favor was 32,450, and a vast army of 212,997 citizens failed to vote upon it. Senate Amendment No. 34, relating to lotteries and to fictitious sales of corporate stock, etc., was carried by a vote of 96,235 for to 84,778 against. The majority was 11,457, and 205,584 voters failed to express their opinion upon it. Assembly Amendment No. 3, a resolution to amend Section 2 1-2 of Article 2 of the constitution, was carried by a vote of 152,853 for to 46,772 against, a majority in its favor of 106,081. Upon this amendment 186,-972 citizens failed to vote. Assembly Amendment No. 7, a resolution to regulate the compensation of grand and trial jurors, carried by a vote of 107,244 for to 69,479 against. The majority was 37,765, and 209,874 citizens failed to vote upon it. Assembly Amendment No. 8, a resolution to amend Section 6 of Article 9 of the Constitution of California, was carried by a vote of 97,763 for to 87,584 against. The majority in favor of this resolution was 10,179, and the number who failed to vote upon it was 201,250. Assembly Amendment No. 24, relating to boards of education, was defeated by a vote of 67,497 for to 107,613 against. The majority against this measure was 40,116, and 211,487 voters failed to express their opinion. Assembly Amendment No. 28 in re- voted upon at next year's election. If all the people will vote upon it, it will be defeated, but if half of them neglect their duty it will have a chance of becoming a part of the constitution. The menace of the situation lies in the fact that half the people do not know or do not care what sort of a constitution the great corporations are industriously endeavoring to prepare for them. Some of the figures taken from the report of the Secretary of State, a copy of which has just been received at this office, may be of interest at this time. It seems late in the day to announce results of last year's election, but these are the first complete figures we have seen of the vote: Senate Amendment No. 1, relating to separation of State and local taxation was defeated by a vote of 87,977 for to 114,104 against. The majority against this amendment was 26,127, and as compared with a total of 386,597 votes polled for presidential electors, 184,516 voters refrained from voting upon it. Senate Amendment No. 14, relating to compensation of State officers, and increasing them largely, was carried by a majority of only 2 votes in a poll of less than half the total vote of the State. The figures were 92,558 for to 92,556 against. In the days immediately succeeding the election the amendment seemed hopelessly lost, but after several weeks had elapsed and nothing further had been heard of the amendment it was announced from Sacramento that it had carried by a small majority. The number of citizens who failed to vote upon this amendment was 201,483. Senate Amendment No. 16, "Relating to the length of legislative sessions, the compensation of members of the legislature and limiting the expenses of employes of the senate and assembly," was carried, as we believe, under a misapprehension of its purwas carried by a vote of 97,763 for to 87,584 against. The majority in favor of this resolution was 10,179, and the number who failed to vote upon it was 201,250. Assembly Amendment No. 24, relating to boards of education, was defeated by a vote of 67,497 for to 107,613 against. The majority against this measure was 40,116, and 211,487 voters failed to express their opinion. Assembly Amendment No. 28, in relation to the approval and return of bills by the governor and the exercise of the veto power, was carried by a vote of 122,362 for to 50,979 against. The majority was 71,383, and the number of non-voters upon this measure was 213,256. The proposition to change the seat of government from Sacramento to Berkeley, was lost by a vote of 87,378 in favor to 165,630 against. The majority against it was 78,252, and 133,589 taxpayers failed to vote upon this proposition, which affected their interests so vitally. A number of constitutional amendments will be submitted to voters at next year's election, and it is to be hoped that a larger percentage of votes will be recorded either for or against them. The menace to good government lies in the apathy of the people. A NEW ASSISTANT FOREMAN David Jones, foreman of the street pavers, will hereafter reckon November 30th as the greatest day in the year, for on that date Tuesday of last week, his wife presented him with a fine eight-pound boy. The newcomer gives every indication of being a worthy son of a sturdy sire, and the proud papa says he will make an assistant foreman of him. Mother and child are doing well, and Jones passing around the Havanas. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 9, 1909 DID THEY JUMP THEIR FEED? IF NOT, WHY DID CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUNGLE UP $35? A. A. Mills Makes Startling Announcement at Fullerton Banquet—Comes to Rescue Good Name of Those 35 Banqueters Who, the Chefs Charged, Failed to Pay At the banquet of the Associated Chambers of Commerce held at Fullerton last week A. A. Mills, president of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, arose and said, with reference to the story that thirty-five banqueters at the meeting held in this city five weeks before had left the hall without paying for their feed, that the story was a "pure fabrication," and added that everyone present paid. In other words, he said, somebody falsified. The story was first published in The Gazette in the issue following the banquet, and was made on authority of John Ziegler and Bobby Mills, the chefs of the blowout. If everyone at the banquet paid why did the Anaheim chamber of commerce order a warrant issued in the amount of $35, made payable to BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Returns Home to Find Many Guests at Table Bert Simpson was tendered a very happy surprise on the occasion of his forty-fourth birthday on Friday evening, but for a time before the light was turned on Bob Johnston was imminent danger of arrest on a charge of abduction. Simpson was at work at the West End, and started to go home at sundown. Contractor Lagman prevailed upon him to remain until after quitting time, and later Bob Johnston happened along in his auto and volunteered to take him home. Bob drove over to Fullerton despite the entreaties of the victim to be permitted to go home. When Bob finally landed Simpson at his home on Philadelphia street, sometime before 6 o'clock, the latter found the house in darkness. On going inside he was about to inform his wife as to the several kinds of a villain Mr. Johnston was, when the lights being turned on, Simpson beheld a company of friends seated at table, waiting for his arrival, before beginning an onslaught upon a fine turkey dinner. He collapsed, and only revived after partaking of several large helpings of the bird, together with pumpkin pie galore and a lot of other ANAHEIM HIGH WINS DEBATES DEFEATS SANTA BARBARA IN LATTER CITY Chambers Leads in Individual Score—Next Debate with Poly—Student Body Votes Thanks to Channel City for Entertainment of the Debaters Anaheim defeated Santa Barbara on Friday evening in the latter city in the first highschool debate of the year. The local highschool was represented by George Chambers and Robert McAulay. Final points were Anaheim 201, Santa Barbara 184. Individual points: Chambers 291, Halles 828, McAulay 282, Oriss 264. 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RETURNED FROM NORTH John Hartung Sees Five Weeks of Constant Rainfall On going inside he was about to inform his wife as to the several kinds of a villain Mr.Johnston was when the lights being turned on Simpson beheld a company of friends seated at table waiting for his arrival before beginning an onslaught upon a fine turkey dinner. He collapsed and only revived after partaking of several large helpings of the bird together with pumpkin pie galore and a lot of other good things. Mrs. Simpson had as co-conspirators in the plot number of the Neversweat club including Jos. Helmsen O.Lagman J.B.Rea Capt.Williams Wm. Chambers A.T.Wallop and Ed Pegel a visitor in town from Montana who while not a member of the club is said to have all the necessary symptoms. Mrs. Simpson prepared the meal in the highest style of the culinary art.The principal assistance rendered by the Neversweaters was in getting away with it—and how they did make it disappear. MRS. DYER HONORED Elected Auditor of State Federation Women's Clubs The Ebell Club met in regular session on Saturday Dec. 4,the program on the subject of "Music" being arranged by Mrs.Wallop as chair man of the committee. The roll call had but few responses with quotations on Music,but from the responses we learned that music hath charms to soothe the inner man that some people go to church for the music that the ancient philosophers of Greece regarded music as a necessary part of the education of the higher classes;that we should let no day pass without hearing at least one good piece of music that a man without any music in his make-up is on no account to be trusted. Mrs.Dyer reported on her trip to San Diego as a delegate to the Federation of Clubs which met at that place.She gave an outline of the work done there with great enthusiasm with the central thought that our club should give more attention to the federation topics and should study the federation year book which is teeming with wisdom from cover to cover.She also stated that she had been elected auditor of the federation. That the direct primary should be adopted as a cure for poor government and corrupt politics. The judges were J.B.Nichols or Oxnard formerly county superintendent of schools or Orange county;I.E.Perry Los Angeles high;and E.L.Mitchell principal of Santa Maris high. Prof.Walker accompanied the local men,and Leland Lewis went along as the solitary rooter. He is said to have acted his part well as did the debaters. Fourteen schools have held their first debate Anaheim is seventh on the list. The next debate will be in this city with Los Angeles Polytechnic on January 28.Anaheim submits the question which has not yet been decided upon.Poly selects. The student body A.H.S.on Monday afternoon adopted a vote thanks to Santa Barbara H.S.for entertainment of Chambers and McAulay.The secretary was instructed to forward a copy of the resolutions to the channel city schools.The local debaters were hospitably entertained and were shown many points of interest. The student body of the local highschool was entertained on Monday morning by the sophomore class.at which time the following program was rendered:Violin solo,bys Miss Helena Goodale accompanied by Miss Aleida Heying;reading.Walter Cadman;vocal solo,"A Bowl of Roses,"Miss Grace Adams. At a recent meeting of the sophomores a new program committee consisted of Miss Eva Newman,Miss Henrietta Schindler and Miss Zoe Lemon was appointed. Boys and girls basket ball teams of Orange high defeated locals in the first league game of the season on the home grounds on Saturday afternoon by decisive scores.The girls took the game by a score of 26 to 6,and the boys by 43 to 8. Anaheim and Santa Ana highschool basket ball teams meet today on the latter's court. JUDGE WILBUR LECTURES Addresses Large Audience at High School Auditorium Despite the rainy weather a large audience assembled at the high-school auditorium on Tuesday evening to hear Judge Curtis D.Wilbur RETURNED FROM NORTH John Hartung Sees Five Weeks of Constant Rainfall Vice-President Hartung of the First National bank returned on Saturday evening from a five-week's vacation spent with his sister, Mrs. Rothschild, at Port Townsend. He had not seen her in many years, and the meeting was an enjoyable one in every respect. Mr. Hartung says he saw rain fall every day during his visit, and on his homeward trip saw houses and barns swept away by a flood in Washington. A new racecourse in that state was flooded and swept away, the sheds and buildings being carried away by the flood. Twelve inches of rain fell in one month, and rivers overflowed in many places. Oregon furnished the prettiest sight seen on the trip. Mr. Hartung returns to find deposits in the bank touching the highest mark in the history of the institution, and says that if that is the result of his trip he will go on for another. He found northern banks all in prosperous condition, money being plentiful and times good. RAIN Rain fell on Sunday to the amount of .84 inches, and on Tuesday showers brought the total for the storm, according to Mr. Dickel's gauge, to 1.04 inches. Total for the season, 2.11 inches; last year to date, 4.06. The season opens out well, and prosperity stalks abroad in the land. Mrs. Dyer reported on her trip to San Diego as a delegate to the Federation of Clubs which met at that place. She gave an outline of the work done there with great enthusiasm, with the central thought that our club should give more attention to the federation topics and should study the federation year book which is teeming with wisdom from cover to cover. She also stated that she had been elected auditor of the federation. Mrs. McLauchlin gave a carefully written report as the second delegate of the federation, on the good times they had had, the pleasant entertainment, a reception, and auto rides. Two ladies of Los Angeles, Miss Mabel Clark and Miss Freda Peycke, entertained the society with a generous musical program. Two pieces of Schumann were masterfully rendered, several little recitations, with music accompaniment, were very amusing, and the selections sung by Miss Clark called forth great applause, especially the one entitled "The Swallows." The composer, accompanist and player were so much in harmony that they seemed to be but one person. The sextette from Lucia, played with the left hand only by Miss Peycke, caused the admiration of all who could appreciate the difficulty of the selection. The next meeting will be in charge of Mrs. McLauchlin, chairman of the civic section. Quotations or facts on civics. Postponed to Jan. 8, as the first Saturday is New Year's day. RETURNED FROM ABROAD Patrick Hussey and wife of West Anaheim who left in the summer for a visit to their old home in Ireland have returned and taken up their residence in Los Angeles. Mr. Hussey was in town the first of the week on a brief business visit. Despite the rainy weather a large audience assembled at the high-school auditorium on Tuesday evening to hear Judge Curtis D. Wilbur of the Los Angeles superior court lecture upon the subject, "Loving Kindness as a Factor in Discipline." The Judge has acquired wide reputation as presiding officer of the juvenile court, and related many interesting incidents of youthful offenders coming under his observation. He is also the author of a number of short stories for children, which have appeared in print, and have attracted wide attention. The speaker held that more can be accomplished with unruly children with love and kindness shown them than with the usually accepted methods of corporal punishment. County School Superintendent Mitchell spoke upon "The Growth of Orange County Schools." Rev. Mitchell opened proceedings with prayer, and during the evening a program of songs and instrumental music was rendered by high school students. INJURED AT BASKET BALL Harold Pellegrin was injured while playing basket ball at Occidental college on Tuesday of last week. He was struck in the eye by another player, and was for some time thought to be in danger of losing his eyesight. He was knocked unconscious, and it was thought at first he was fatally injured. He was taken to his apartments, where he is kept in a dark room and is still in a precarious condition. AZETTE ER 9, 1909 NUMBER 8 HIGH WINS DEBATE SANTA BARBARA IN LATTER CITY Leads in Individual Score Debate with Poly—Student Thanks to Channel City Maintenance of the Debaters defeated Santa Barbara evening in the latter city highschool debate of the local highschool was repelled by George Chambers and Halley. Final points were: Santa Barbara 184. Inits: Chambers 291, Halley 282, Oriss 264. On debated was, Resolved direct primary should be a cure for poor govern-rupt politics. were J. B. Nichols of nerly county superinten-tors of Orange county; I. Los Angeles high; and E. principal of Santa Maria xer accompanied the lo-Leland Lewis went along cry rooter. He is said to his part well, as did the SECRETARY KRICK RESIGNS Harry Armstrong Succeeds Him at Water Office Phil Krick told the water board on Saturday that his resignation as secretary was in their hands. Mr. Krick retires after nine years of continuous service, during which time it is but fair to say that he has been the most efficient and able secretary ever in employ of the company. He retires to take up insurance work, in which he will have a large field of activity. He will continue in the office until February, when he will be succeeded by Harry Armstrong, who is now in the office, familiarizing himself with the work. Armstrong's appointment was brought about by the personal efforts of Director McLauchlin. Several applicants were after the job, which pays a salary of $100 per month. Krick was elected secretary after a spirited contest for the office. There were several aspirants for the job. and the board was divided into two factions, each having its candidate. He has held the place ever since, and his work has won the praise of all. At various times reports have been current that Krick was to be displaced for one cause or another, but when his ability and fit- ROUNDING UP THE TRUANTS PUPILS WHO STAY OUT OF SCHOOL WILL BE LOOKED AFTER School Board Announces Date of Holiday Vacation and Advances Dinero to Teachers for Christmas Pin-Money—Double Header at Baseball The trustees of Anaheim School District met in regular session Wednesday, Dec. 1, with all members present. Principal P. L. Tople reported several violations of the truancy law, one case especially, where a parent is keeping a child at work at home under inexcusable circumstances. Trustee Chambers was instructed to confer with Attendance Officer Llewellyn and see that in all cases the law be complied with by parents and guardians. President Clabaugh reported that the automatic fire-alarm system had been installed in the Central school building, and worked in a satisfactory manner. The pupils will now be drilled in the use of same and at some future date the parents may be invited to see the officers of KILLED IN RUNAWAY Peatland Portuguese Fractures Skull Near Loara Depot Emil Styard, a Peatland Portuguese, 48 years old, was instantly killed about 5 o'clock on Saturday afternoon in a runaway accident which culminated in a grove of eucalypts south of the railroad depot at Loara station. In company of Prosper Degras he was driving to his home after making a number of purchases in town during the day. On Broadway near West street the four-year-old horse he was driving became unmanageable and started to run away. Styard was driving without a breeching-strap and the light wagon was precipitated against the animal's hind legs, which added to its fright. The horse ran over the railroad tracks south of the depot and made straight for a clump of eucalypts near the station. Styard apparently attempted to head the horse between two of the larger trees standing at the edge of the grove. The horse cleared the trees, but the right front wheel collided with the tree. Styard struck with his skull against the tree. His skull was fractured and he died almost instantly. Both men were thrown to the ground. The rig was demolished. Degras was seriously, though not fatally, injured. Dr. Beebe was telephoned for from the depot. He found on arrival that Styard was dead. Degras was removed to the Commercial hotel, where his hurts were attended to. The body of the dead man was taken to Jos. Backel undertaking some tee Chambers was instructed to confer with Attendance Officer Llewellyn and see that in all cases the law be complied with by parents and guardians. President Clabaugh reported that the automatic fire-alarm system had been installed in the Central school building, and worked in a satisfactory manner. The pupils will now be drilled in the use of same and at some future date the parents may be invited to see the efficiency of its workings. The cesspools at the Central school were reported nearly full of water. It was ordered that they be pumped out during the holiday vacation. The holiday vacation begins on Dec. 20th and school will be out till Jan. 4, 1910. A special payday for teachers was ordered for Dec. 24th. The clerk was instructed to procure metal numbers for the doors of all the rooms in the Central-school building to correspond with the numbers in the fire-alarm indicator. Mr. Lynch, county manager for the Pacific telephone and telegraph company, appeared before the board with a proposition from his company for furnishing telephone service to the schools. At the last regular meeting of the board his telephone had been ordered taken out on account of the installation of the Home Co.'s telephones at a much less expense. The proposal as submitted by Mr. Lynch is the same as that of the Home company, viz., one telephone in the Primary building free, one telephone in the Central building free, one extension phone in the Central building, 85c. per month, and one telephone in the Katella building, $1.50 per month. It was ordered that the clerk sign contracts with Mr. Lynch for the telephones and the schools now have telephone service from both companies at an additional charge of only 70 cents per month above the rental formerly paid the Sunset Co. alone before the Home Co. made their offer to furnish telephones at the rate now paid. Trustee Schwenckert was granted further time in regard to procuring specifications for the construction of facilities for storing bicycles, fuel, etc., at the Central building, it being the intention of the trustees to eliminate as many of the outbuildings on these school grounds as practicable. After transacting other minor business the board adjourned. WILBUR LECTURES Large Audience at High School Auditorium A rainy weather a large assembled at the high-rium on Tuesday evenning. Judge Curtis D. Wilbur Angeles superior court held the subject, "Loving Factor in Discipline." Acquired wide reputational officer of the juvenile related many interest of youthful offenders in his observation. He is one of a number of short children, which have apt, and have attracted him. The speaker held an accomplished with men with love and kindness than with the usual methods of corporal punishment. School Superintendent Mitchell "The Growth of City Schools." Well opened proceedings and during the evening songs and instrumental concerted by high school students. AT BASKET BALL Begrin was injured while ball at Occidental colony of last week. He hit the eye by another ball was for some time in danger of losing his life was knocked unconcealed was thought at first injury injured. He was taked apartments, where he is in room and is still in a condition. TRAVELING MEN'S CONVENTION Arrangements have been made for a convention of the Commercial Travelers' Congress to be held in San Francisco, Dec. 28 and 29. The convention promises to be a big success. It will be composed of many delegates of the traveling men's congress who are affiliated with the fraternal and mercantile organizations of the Pacific coast as well as the east. The aim and object of the convention is to discuss methods which will tend to raise the ethics of the profession and devise ways and means to secure better hotel accommodations in the smaller towns. Gov. Gillett, ex-Mayor Taylor and other representative citizens of the mercantile and railroad circles will deliver addresses. the Sunset Co. alone before the Home Co. made their offer to furnish telephones at the rate now paid. Trustee Schwenckert was granted further time in regard to procuring specifications for the construction of facilities for storing bicycles, fuel, etc., at the Central building, it being the intention of the trustees to eliminate as many of the outbuildings on these school grounds as practicable. After transacting other minor business the board adjourned. DOUBLE-HEADER The locals were scheduled to play a double-header on Sunday, with the Burke Athletics and Teddy Bears, but rains caused the games to be called off. The original intention was that the Burke Athletics should open the season here, but owing to postponing the opening week, the club had not been advised to come, and a date was taken on with the Bears. Subsequently the former learned they were advertised to play here, and on taking the matter up with Manager Fisher, both teams were told to come for a double-header. Heavy rains put a stop to further proceedings. Fisher and Collins would have been out of the game, the former on account of a sprained ankle and the latter on account of sickness in his family. The season will be opened on Sunday next with a game with the Burke Athletics. MISS CLARKE AGAIN Miss Eva Clarke of India, who related the thrilling story of her people in the Presbyterian church last Sunday morning, will speak again on next Sunday morning. The congregation voted unanimously to have her come again and tell more of her native country and people. Come and hear this wonderful woman tell her wonderful story. Free-will offering for Miss Clarke.