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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22

The authorities so far have failed TO Sc
cure any trace OF Jack Ryan, the youthful
bandit who shot Bartender McSorley and
robbed John Doody's saloon Friday even
Ing. Joe Murray. who was said to have
been a companion of Ryan and who was
arrested at Pacific Junction in mistake for
Ryan. was released yesterday by Chief
Richmond. Murray convinced the police
that while he was acquainted with Ryan
he was not in any way implicated in the
saloon holdup Friday. neither did he know
anything concerning Ryan's whereabouts
Or in what direction he left the city.
II is known that at least three hours
after shooting McSorley and robbing the
saloon, Ryan went 20 the restaurant on
South Main street formerly conducted by
shawler and where he had been employed
as cook. secured the keys TO Shawler's
rooms over 1G13 Main street, where he
packed his suit case. When last seen he
was making for the railroad yards
Word was received by the police yester-
Say morning from Missouri Valley that a
young fellow answering the description OF
Ryan was under arrest there. Detective
caiiaghan went TO Missouri Valley. but
found that the fellow under arrest was
named Allen and not the man wanted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22

The annual reports OF Mercy and St.
Bernards hospitals for 1875 Just completed
gives the following statistics:
Mercy Hospltal-Patients, January J. 1906.
IS; admitted during year, SOS; births. u.
deaths, n: operations. ace; number Of pa
tients January ], 1875 q.
81. Bernard 5 Hosnital-Numher OF pa
tients January I. 1875 males, 81; females.
a5: total 1f7 Admitted during year. males
i49; females lS5: total S25. Deaths, males.
y; females s: total %. Number OF pa
tents January !. 1896 males. 6S; females.
JOS; total. IL.
ST. Mary's Home for Young Women, con-
Quoted by the Sisters OF Mercy, has forty
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
Deaths and Funerals.

The funeral Of the late Blanchard B.
Aten. who died at Wallace Idaho, from
injuries received in the Hecla mine, held
yesterday afternoon from the family resi-
denoe on Glen avenue, was attended by
a large gathering OF friends of the deceased
and the bereaved family. The services were
conducted by Rev. James O'May Of the
Broadway Methodist church, assisted by
Rev. W. r. Clemmer of the First Chris
tian church Tho Dodge Light Guards. Of
which deceased was formerly a member.
attended in uniform and fired a volley over
the grave in Fairview cemetery.
The funeral Of the late Frederick Her
man. the veteran contractor held yesterday
afternoon from the residence of his son-in-
law, J. Gardiner, on Washington avenue.
was attended by many of the older resi-
dents Of the city, eight OF whom acted as
pail bea rers. The services were conducted
by Rev. Harvey Hostetler. pastor OF the
Second Presbyterian chN,cn. The floral
tributes were many and beautiful Inter-
ment was in Fairview cemetery, the body
being followed TO the grave by a long
cortege.
Friends desiring TO view the body Of the
late Henry Robinson can do SO at the
family residence, 40 West Broadway, this
morning between the hours OF II and L.
o'clock The funeral services will be held
at O'Clock at St Paul's Episcopal church
ana intermtSwfn be I'm Mt Hope Gene
terry, Omaha.
The funeral OF Miss Cecilia Anderson,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy Ander-
son, formerly of this city. who died last
Thursday in Colorado Springs. will be held
this morning at 1890 o'clock from St. Paul's
Episcopal church and interment will be in
Walnut Hill cemetery. The services will
be conducted by Rev. II. W. Starr
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22

Exhibitors Make Fine showing at
Corn show ut Ames

ONANA, Ia, Jan. 2l.-tSpecial. The
Monona County Corn Producing associa-
ton captured many prizes al the corn show
at Ames, la. last week. The list follows:
Glass A Ten Ears-John Jundbers WHIT
ing, nrst In central section, FIRST IL district
and nrst in state Rawlings Bros Maple
valley, second in district, second in section.
Perry l-iNtngood, kennebec township
fourth IN district. r. W. Cassidy. Whiting
nTtn IN district.
Class B. Ten Ears-O. J. Easton. Whit
ing. first in district first in section and
second in state. @. II. Whitney. Whiting
second IN district and second in section
Class 9, Fifty Ears. by Club-Whiting
Corn Club, first in district. second in sec
ton and second in state. Castana Corn
Club, SECOND in district
Clay Robinson Special in State. Ten Ears
White Corn-Perry LvingoOd. KenncbeC
township. first in state
Best Ear Of Corn Grown in TOwn-G!enr
II. Whiting, Whiting
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22

forgery and embexzlemeut. Is under arrest
In San Francisco and will be brought back
to St Louis. IL is charged thai Syrett
forged a check for $50, that he duplicated
real estate mortgages 70 the amount of
IS 600 and that be embezzled funds placed
ia his charge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
CURRENT NEWS OF IOWA
COUNCIL BLUFFS
once. Pearl

one inmates. as compared with twenty-five
a year ago. The nurses have their quar-
tiers and take their meals in the home.
Last year the Sisters of Mercy purchased
the residence property Of A. J. Gilbert.
paying S125co for it. and they plan building
a home for the aged on It. The building
it is anticipated will cost between $4,000
and $1,000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
business Change at red OaL

RED OAK. Ia, Jan. H.-tspecial)-W f.
Conlcy, who has been IN the restaurant
business for a number OF years IN this
place. sold out to II. J. Fisher Of this city
]. Stevens has bought me Star LAUNDRY
from Pierson Bros. Mr. Stevens will take
possession February !.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
VIII Oppose Measure.
View SOCIAL CInh.

MISSOURI VALLEY IA. Jan. 2l.-tspe-
cial)-A new society club Of young women
has been organized Aere called the Alpha
Zete Law society, with the following
officers: President, Ada Brsgle; vice presi-
dent, Nellie Rourke: -ec-eIery, Josephine
Johnson; treasurer. ,Saes dams: social
editor Helen .s1yes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22

This remarkable woman. whose
maiden name was Estes, was born in
Lynn, Mass, February eth, 1919, COM
ing from a good old Quaker family.
For some years she taught school, and
became known as q woman of an alert
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
= ,NONDs Frenzer, 18th and Dodge.
BattI~shIp Kentucky repaired.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2l.-The United States
battleshin Kentucky. which was Damaged
In 3 collision with the hatleship Alabama
in TINS harhor two weeks ago and since
that tire has been under renairs - the
RrooElvn navy ward. sailed today for Hamp-
ton Roads and thence will go 10 the south-
eru drili grounds with the North Atlantic
feet. under Rear Admiral Evans
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
speechIe.. vim Wander

ere the friends Of those cured OF Stomach
liver and Kidney Trouble by Electric Bit
tiers. 50c: guaranteed. For sale by Sherman
& Mcconnell Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22

II the firms from waicL you buy your
goods. MIR. Business Man, know how Omaha
y growing. wouldn't II help your stand
ing; send each copy Of the New Year
jubilee Edition OF The Bee. IL viii help
you-it wiz help Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
Prescriptions Filled on a
Competitive Basis!
You know what that meanss

You know what that means?
IL not. here is pointer. Many people
have an IDEA that a prescription Is
MOST MYSTERIOUS ARTICLE and that
a druggist can charge MOST ANY KIND
OF PRICE FOR FILLING IT, Now
WE will prove TO NOU that such IDEA Is
wrong. II WE nj YOUR prescription, that
prescription Is yours IL you want IL. and
what Is to prevent your taking IL 10 any
other drug store in COUNCIL Bill FFS
or ANY OTHER CITY and having 1t
can't you see whether We FILLED 1T
RIGHT or charged too much or not? No
other druggist would know that we had
filled that prescription, We will be glad 10
price your prescriptions whether We al
them or not We call for. MI and deliver
prosecutions without extra charge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
AIIeged ForEer e Arre.ted.

ST. LOUIS No. Jan. g.-wond was re-
ceived tonight that Alfred W evrett a
prominent real estate dealer ~ this civ
who has been miss ny since February y
lsoL and who 10 wanted on charEss 81
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
FIRE RECORD.
store Building in Fairbury.

FAlRBURY. Neb., Jan a.-(speciaI Tele-
gram. AT an early hour this morning 4
one-story frame store building at the cor
ner OF Fifth and d streets was DESTROYED
The building was occupied by the Gilmore
News depot. Kimmots jewelry store and
Christians confectionery store Gilmore
loss Is $500. with 500 insurance: Kimmot's
800 with 800 insurance, and Chrfstian's
about 1900 with $50 Insurance Cause Of
fire is unknown.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
Business Houses in Landlord.

MlNOT y. D, Jan. 1.-The entire bust
ness portion Of Lansford, a town twenty
fve miles northwest of here. was destroyed
by fire yesterday, The estimated loss is
$4,000. The fire started in the office OF the
Lansford Times
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
Annual Report. of Hospitals.

7 Plumbing Co. Tel so Night, Ls9s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
Rural Carriers Receive Deposits.

Sec -. That the postmaster general may
authorize rural letter carriers TO receive de-
posts and distribute Withdrawals. under
such rules and regulations as he may pre-
scribe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-26
Bargain Sales HI over the Store This
Lace Waists Illus

trated we're drawn especially for
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tllis advertisement from the ac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-26

tusI garments = Showing styles
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Fine Net Waist
and back. Beautiful
in fine Valenciennes
front of fine tucks.
equal style at S5.95.
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tucked all over. front
new scroll design developed
insertion. Yoke back and
Impossible to make waist of
Like cut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-26
Sale OF Beautiful Null and
Six Waists
Perfect IN Style, But Missed

Because showing and handling has
mussed and soiled these Waists somewhat
we've cut the prices ruthlessly to make
the clearance swift and complete. Here s
the clearance swift and complete. Of one
or two numbers there are more than a
dozen waists-of others only one or two
waists. Buying must be quickly done.
$4,000 Waists for 1900
$4,000 Waist for 1900
$4,000 Waists for 1000
$4,000 Waist for 1900
$500 Waist for 1900
$1,000 Waists for 7.50
$500 Waists for 1896
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-26
GREAT MEWS OF UNVSVAL SLLK BARG

The silk store par excellence comes out strong in
this big sale with lavish display of real bargains
the only kind you ever found here, Of course-but
these bargains are superlative) The total yardage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-26

sums up 1000 yards and the value to our TorJunaLe
customers is inestimable Read of the prce-saving
but seeing only will give you any idea OF the beauty
and worth of these superb silks.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
MINES ARE STARTED
WORK WAS RESUMED WITH FULL
FORCES IN THE SEVERAL
CAMPS TODAY.

Buxton, Iowa, April 23.-Buxton this
morning opened up all the mines here
with full force of men. Everything
was in readiness, the company hav-
ing anticipated the signing of the
scale, and was in shape to put the
men to work the first thing this
morning. Fifteen hundred men are
employed in the mines at this place.
White City, April 23.-The Crescent
Coal company is preparing to open
its mines here on Wednesday next,
when the full force of ESQ men will
be put to work. 1t is not known yet
how steady the work VIII be through
the spring and summer seasons.
Durfee, April 23-Manager Durfee
expects to open the mines of the Rex
Fuel company at this place about the
first of the month. There will be 125
men employed when the mines open.
Bolton, April 23.-Bolton will open
in the morning with ABOUT rs men and
will increase as rapidly as the miners
come back to full capacity. 1t is ex-
pected that the mine will work full
time, or nearly so, during the sum-
mer.
Evans, April est was stated this
morning that the Garfield Coal com
pany would open in all probability
the first of next week in all its
mines in this vicinity. About 200
men will be put to work as rapidly as
they come back, and a good season is
expected.
Des Moines, April 23.-Many of the
coal mines about Des Moines resumed
operations today, after having been
shut down since April l. The brick
yards, which have been more or less
tied up because of the strike, also re-
sumed operations. Many of them are
behind in their orders.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26

some were killed in the IRE, but it is
believed by the board OF health that
the majority died of ptomarne poison
ing.
Appeal to Women.
Los Angeles, Calf, April 23.-The
following appeal was ISSUED today by
the chamber of commerce:
San Francisco cries for bread. Our
bakeries are inadequate. In the name
of humanity, we appeal to the women
of Los Angeles to bake bread for the
sufferers"
Cut OFF Fingers of Dead.
San Francisco, April 23.-In the
pocket of thief shot today were the
fingers from three dead women,
which he had cut off to secure the
diamond rings.
Shares Remnants of Fortune.
San Francisco, April 23.--Mrs. Hugh
Crum, a wealthy property owner of
San Francisco, reported to the relief
committee today that all her income.
bearing property had been destroyed,
but that she had a little money in
the banks, which she proposed to di.
vide equally with the relief commit,
tee. She therefore subscribed $1,000
to the relief fund.
Water Supply Restored.
San Francisco, April 23.-The city
was equipped with water by noon to.
day. The board of education ordered
all schools closed for the rest of the
year. All employees and teachers met
this morning in the open air and laid
plans Tor the future conduct OF the
schools and payment Of salaries
Gen. Funston has ordered gradual
relaxation of military rule and Is
planning to turn the government over
to the city authorities as soon as
possible. The supreme court met to
day to straighten out legal tangles re
sulting from the disaster
Chronicle Keeps Up.
New York, April pm. H. De
Young, publisher of the San Francisco
Chronicle, sent a dispatch to Charles
J. Brooks, his eastern representative
this morning, saying MS paper had
not missed an issue during the catas
trophe. The new Chronicle build
ing, which is not yet completed is
intact.
Tradesmen Called For.
Des Moines, April z3.-Applications
began yesterday to come into Des
Moines from the coast FOR workmen
of all descriptions. Carpenters, ma
sons, stone and prick layers, and men
of every building trade are being urg
ed to go west and help build Ut
Frisco.
Russell Sage helps.
New York, April 23.-Russell Sage
today contributed $4,000 to the San
Francisco relief fund.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
foUR DEAD IN STABLE FIRE
Father, Son and Two Employees Are
Suffocated in Barn Blaze on
Coney Island.

New York, April 23.-Four lives
were lost early Sunday in fire which
wept away stable and row OF
three-story frame fiat houses in West
Second street, near Park place, Coney
Island, and nearly 80 families were
rendered homeless.
The dead are: Dennis McGrath, aged
IS years; Peter McGrath, his son, 35;
John Brown, "a; James Garvin, %.
McGrath and his son were partners
in the trucking business and Brown
and Garvin were employed by them as
teamsters and stablemen. They made
their home in an extension adjoining
the rear of the stable. The positions
of the bodies when discovered by the
firemen several hours after the out
break indicated that the victims had
been awakened by the intense heat,
but were overcome while trying to
reach the doors.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
TWO BIG IOWA FIRES
CoLFAx HOTEL AND METHODIST
CHURCH AT IVA CITY
DESTROYED.

Colfax, Iowa, April 23.-While the
20U guests were dressing and at
breakfast sunday morning flames
were discovered on the roof of the
Monte Colfax, and in spite of the eff
forts of the volunteer fire depart
ment, the big hotel building was en-
tirely destroyed. The loss is estimat
ed at about $4,000, with insurance at
$4,000. The fire spread rapidly and
many of the guests in the upper
floors of the hotel had just time to
escape themselves, leaving their pro-
perty to the mercy of the fire.
The Monte Colfax rs better known
throughout the country as Fry's hotel.
1t was three story frame building.
Iowa City Church Burns.
Iowa City, April 29.-The Methodist
church, erected in 1912, was burned
today from defective chimney. The
loss is $4,000 and is fully covered
by insurance. The building was to-
tally destroyed. The Methodists a
week ago voted to build new church
at a cost of $4,000.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
.CUMM|AS LOSING
GROUND RAPIDLY
ALREADY FORTY VOTES BEHIND
IN ELEVENTH DISTRICT.
AGREAT WEEK FOR PERKINS.
Monona, Woodbury. and osceoIa coun-
ties Give Progressfves Several
Hard Jolts - Some Facts as
Against Typewriter Voting.

Des Moines, April 23.--Last week
was great week for George w. Per-
kins Of Sioux city. He carried the
convention at Sibley and will receive
the solid support or the delegation
| from Osceola county.
He carried the primaries in Madi-
SON county and at their convention
Saturday a solid Perkins delegation
was chosen.
He carried the primaries in Taylor
county and the convention in that
county will give him it's endorsement.
He carried primaries which were
held in Monona county and the other
precincts which are yet to hold prI-
maries in that county will fall in line
and the county will give him, an in
structed delegation.
The results of the weeks caucuses
and conventions are certainly very
pertinent as indicative or the manner
in which Mr.. Perkins is making good
in the Eleventh district.
To understand the situation in that
district so far as 1t has developed,
the following comparative tables are
of interest.
enth district which have thus far held
conventions or have by caucus action
indicated the results, voted as fol-
lows:
runmins Anti-Cummins
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
DRENCHING RAIN
QUENCHES FIRE.
NATURE COMES TO THE RESCUE
AT SAN FRANCISCO.
DANGER IS PRACTICALLY OVER
Weather is Cool, which May Cause
Sickness, but Otherwise the Sit
uaton is Most Encouraging
This Afternoon.

Oakland, Calf, April ga cold
rain began falling this morning short
ly after midnight, drenching the ref
ugees and making the soldiers on
duty miserable. The rain continued
until daylight. 1t completely quench-
ed the fires and will thus prove a
blessing, unless an epidemic of pneu-
monia results. The moisture also
laid the dust, which has been carry
ing germs of disease over San Fran
cisco and Oakland.
Fires Are Not Serious.
Oakland, Calf, April 23.-The fresh
fires along the water front which
caused so much alarm last night, be-
ing famed by a stiff breeze, accom-
plished little damage, as there was
little fuel left for the names to feed
on. The additional loss will not be
material and no injury resulted to
the refugees. The rain OF today will
mark the end of the conflagration I'M
less some untoward circumstances
start it again in the west end resi-
dence district.
Fire Near the Ferry.
San Francisco, April 23.-Fire broke
out with renewed vigor in the coai
bunkers north of the ferry building
this morning. BY ten o'clock it had
apparently been checked. 1t was
burning fiercely early this morning
and caused great alarm.
Loss will Reach $3oo,ooo,ooo.
Oakland, April Reinsurance I'M
derwriters in conference here today
estimated the insurance loss in
San Francisco will reach $4,000, 900.
The total property loss will reach
three hundred million dollars.
Losses in Santa rosa.
Sacramento, Calf, April 23.-Santa
Rosa, in proportion to it's Size, suffer
ed worse than San Francisco. The
list of dead from Santa Rosa numbers
about sixty and a great number of
persons are missing. The business
part of the town is in ruins.
Marriages Are Hurried.
San Francisco, April 23.--Weddings
in great number have resulted from
the recent disaster. Women driven
out of their homes and left destitute,
have appealed to the men to whom
they were engaged and Immediately
marriages have been effected.
Burning the Dead.
San Francisco, April 23.-Two hun.
bred bodies found in the Photrero dis
tfict. south of Shannon street, near
the Union Iron works. were cremated
at the Six Mile house yesterday by
order of Coroner Walsh. Some of the
dead were victims of fallen buildings,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
ASCENSION DAY.
Knights Templar Will Celebrate In
OskaIoosa, Thursday, May "a.

The knights Templar of De Payens'
Commandery will celebrate Ascension
Thursday in Oskaloosa with appro-
pirate ceremonies, which will include
the decoration of the graves of de-
parted members of the Commandery
who are inferred here. Following the
services in the afternoon, Sir Knights
accompanied by their ladies to the
number of about two hundred will be
banquetted by Sir Knight and Mrs. w.
r. Lacey at the Lacey Hotel. The
commemoration of the day will be one
of the most pleasant ever in the his
tory of De Payens' Commandery.
The program as now arranged com
prehends meeting at the asylum and
hearing an address by Rev. John VIII
liam Jones, Rector of st. James Epis
copal church. Following this the
Commandery, headed by Iowa Brigade
band, will march to the cemetery
where the departed comrades will be
remembered, and in the evening tue
entire body of knights and ladies will
be entertained by Mr.. and Mrs Lacey
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
RELIEF FOR SUFFERERS.

At st. James Episcopal church
Sunday morning an offering amount
ing to about $11.00 was taken up
among the members of the congrega-
tion and forwarded to the bishop OF
California as an evidence that Oska-
loosa was interested in the San Fran
cisco relief work, for which it was
taken. The offering in no way inter
fered with larger offerings which will
be, made by individual members OF
st. James parish.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26

Seldom Found Elsewhere-onIy at
Arnold's. In addition to all varieties
of patented guards TO make rimless
eye glasses becoming and easy fitting
(without extra charged you get the
benefit of Prof. Arnold's moderate
prices, education, noted skill and un.
surpassable eye fitting. Real pebbles
furnished without Increased prices
Don't get left. Close business June 1.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
Universal Postal Congress.

Rome. April 2S.-It is understood
that the universal postal congress has
given votes1so Australia, New Zealand.
the Transvaal colony and the Orange
River colony; deliberative vote to
ETHIOPIA, and a consultative vote to
China The next meeting OF the con-
gress will be held in 1911 in Australia
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-04-26
Perkins. Cummins.

lDldl .'s..s.....'' 90
This table shows that in the coun-
ties in the Eleventh district thus Tar
Governor Cummins has lost 40 dele
gates from the number which the
same counties gave him in 1901. Mr.
Perkins on the other hand has gained
AZ delegates over the anti-Cummins
votes of these counties in 1901.
The Eleventh district is preparing
to give it's candidate for governor a
hearty endorsement, in spite of the
attacks which have been made upon
him by the muck rakers." That he
should stand high in HIS home district
is proof of his fitness for the posi-
ton to which he aspires, as weh as a
handsome endorsement of his charac-
ter as a man of honesty and integrity