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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
YOUTH A CLEVER SWlNDLER
Posed as the Son of Noted Swiss
Educator.
Gained Access 10 New York Clubs,
Whose Members lie Robbed.
Now in the Tolls.

New York. Dec. 27.-The police arrested
and locked up at police headquarters TO-
night one Of the cleverest swiudIers that
has operated in the city for some time.
they say.
Chancellor McCracken. Of New York
University, was prevailed upon to give
the man card on the strength of
knowing his brother, introducing him
into the Students Club, and thus making
his work easy for him. The young man
had told the chancellor that he was in
financial straits.
The prisoner is Werner ThuI, nineteen
years old, and is said to be the son Of the
president OF University Of Zurich. at Zu-
rich. Switzerland. Thul was graduated
from oxford, England. last year, and
came to this country on December . last.
Chancellor McCraeken gave ThuH a let
ter to Thomas Robbins. who lives al the
Students Club. at S2S West Fifty-sixth
street. and said ne would pay for any ex-
penses incurred through caring for him
until he got in better physical shape.
Thuli went 10 the club on the night Of
the 21st, and was made welcome as a
friend Of the chancellors. He remained
there until December q, when he was
seen to come in with n new suit case.
Apparently he went direct 20 the room of
Mr.. Robbins. and there took a new fur
oyercoat, valued at $2Oo, and a diamond
stick pin. valued at $eO and disappeared
from the club
The Students Club at once notified
Chancellor McCracken, and he in turn
called in the aid OF the detective bureau.
Detectives found that the Swiss Benevo-
lent Society in this city was very anxious
20 find the young man. as he had been
swindling members Of that society in the
name Of his father
\ detective called upon H. II. Bernt-
chan, who is a banker at IS Exchange
place and also the Swiss consul in this
city. When the detective mentioned
Thulis name the consul became greatly
excited. and said that no one was more
anxious to see him than he was.
According TO the story told by the con-
sui young Thui had forged the name OF
the consul in a letter to his father in
Zurich. in which the consul said that he
was financially embarrassed and was in
need of aid. and asked President Thuu to
lend him some money. The police say
that they have also unearthed several
other queer transactions OF the young
man Of a similar character.
st police headquarters Thuli refused
10 say anything at all concerning himself.
but he had in his possession two pawn
tickets for the overcoat and the stickpin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28

London, Dec 27.-The Tokyo CORE
spondent Of the Telegraph referring to
Japan's measures FOR a stricter super
vision Of enigrants, says that some Of
the prefectual governors are interpreting
rather widely the governments iustruc-
tions. and are issuing passports rather
loosely. thereby prejudicing the govern
meRt's bona fdes- Transmigratlon seems
not to have been checked hitherto. at
cording TO statistics. but it win be en-
tirely stopped By May. lsCS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
GALE RACES OFF BRITAIN.
Many Wrecks Reported, and Lucania
Is Unable 10 Dock.

London, Dec. 27.-An easterly gale has
been prevailing for the last eighty hours,
and as yet shows no sign Of abatement.
Terrible seas are running along the Brit
ish and Irish coasts. Many wrecks have
been reported
The Cunard line steamer Lucania. from
New York, WAS not able 70 enter Queens
town, and proceeded fo- Liverpool with
al her passengers and mails.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
MILLION TO TRAIN HEALERS.

Boston, Dec. 27-Nlary Baker G. Eddy's
d.ooaC00 charity fund institution is to be
a training school for poor people who de-
sire to become Christian Science healers.
'This fund viii be an educational op-
portunity." says Archibald Mcclellan. .'by
which INDECENT persons will be taught.
gratuitously, the science Of the Christ
healing. as practiced by Jesus and man.
through the workers Of Mrs. Eddy"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
QUAKE IN MISSISSIPPI.
Two shocks StartIe Residents.
Though M Damoo, T.. ~

Two shocks StartIe Residents.
Though No Damage Is Done.
Guifport, Miss. Dec. 1.-TWO sharp and
distinct shocks Of earthquake were felt at
all points along the Mississippi coast this
morning between Scranton and Bay St
Louis. The first shock startled the people.
but It created no special alarm until the
second disturbance occurred, a few min
utes later.
Buildings rocked and swayed. causing
many people TO fee into the open air. No
damage IS reported al any point along
the coast. Local scientists attribute the
shocks TO the sliding Of deposits Of silt
in the Gulf Of Mexico from the mouth Of
the Mississippi River.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
QUITS PETTIBOEE TRIAL.
Counsel Darrow for Defense TO Tn
dergO Operation.

Boise, IGaho, Dec. S.-Clarence Dar-
row. chief counsel for the defense in the
Peuibone case. has been forced 10 retire
from the case for the present. at least.
on account Of his health.
Ee left this afternoon for Los Angeles.
where he VIII submit 10 an operation fo=
an abscess in the ear. which has given
him trouble Tor the last SIX months
After he delivered his opening statement
to the jury yesterday afternoon. his ply
sicians informed MIN that II the opera
ton was not performed his life would be
endangered There IS little probability
that re viii be able TO return TO Boise
in time 20 make the closing address for
the defense.
Ex-Congressman Edgar Wilson VIII be
in charge Of the defense for the present.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
EDITORS ROW GOES TO COURT.
Ex-senator Patterson Accuses Den
yer Colleague of Assault.

Denver, Colo, Dec 27.-Fred d. Bonfls
OF the Denver Post, was arrested to-day
on warrant sworn out by Thomas NJ.
Patterson. former United States Senator.
and principal owner Of the Rocky Noun
tain News and Denver Times. charging
him with assault and battery.
Bonfils was taken before Justice Thom-
as Carlon. He gave bond for his appear
ance for trial The assault was com
mitted yesterday, and grew out OF an at
tack on Bonfils in Patterson's paper.
In card published in the Post to-day
Bonfils says he will call Patterson TO ac-
count every time they meet if similar
publications continue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
POLICE FORCE AROUSED.
Twenty-One ChicnsOans Disappear
I'm n Single Day

Chicago, Dec. H.-The disappearance Of
twenty-one Chicagoans from their homes
within the last twenty-four hours has
stirred the entire police department to
strenuous activity. and detectives from
every police station have been detailed to
find the missing persons.
Many persons leave home after the
Christmas holidays for some unaccount-
able reason" said Capt p. d. O'Brien.
commanding the detective bureau. some
are despondent. others are dissatisfied.
and many remain away from home on
account Of a too strenuous holiday cele-
bration.'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
Davis TO Speak for Bryan

New York. Dec 27.-It was announced
to-day by Harry Walker. leading spokes-
man for William J. Bryan. in this city
that Senator JEFF Davis, of Arkansas. has
to be the chief talker at the
meeting Of the New York Progressive
Democratic League, at Cooper Union. on
January 16
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
ROOT GETS OLD HOME.
Secretary BuyA Brothers Property
May Give IL to Son.

Nay Give IL TO son.
Utica, Dec. Z7.-There was fled in the
county clerks Office this afternoon a
deed from Anna D. Root transferring 70
Elihu Root. Secretary of State. tne prop
erty ON College Hin. Clinton. known as
THE Hemlocks-" The purchase price is
given as $1,000 The Hemlocks" is the
old Root homestead. and was wiiled 10
Mrs. Root by her husband. the late Oren
Root. brother or EuhU Root. 1t is one
Of the most beautiful homesteads IN Cen
tral New York. and has long been IN
possession Of the Root family. 3 II IS
understood that Secretary Root win be-
stow the property on his son. EXihu. jr.,
who recently married Miss Aida Stry-
der. daughter Of President Stryder. OF
Hamilton College. and that the young
couple VIII occupy it as z summer resi-
6ence.-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28

Marion. Ohio. Dec. z7.-President Roose-
welt was hayed ss arrogant, and as guilty
Of the objectionable sin OF ingratitude.
This was in reference 10 his opposition 10
Senator J B. Foraker. who is credited
with having turned the Ohio delegation
70 hindn 1865, over Mark Hanna's wishes.
These remarks were made in an inter-
view here this evening By William z.
DaTis the Ohio Supreme Court justice.
Justice Davis said:
President Used Government.
This is not the first time in the his
tory Of the Republican party that a Vice
President who was -1ade President by
The work OF IN assassin has used all the
power and influence Of the government
20 avenge himself on those who have ven
tured to have views OF their own. and 20
force my policy on the party Of the na-
tion. some OF Us have not forgotten An
drew johnson
Justice Davis turned TO praise Of Sen
ator Foraker and slipped in a reference
20 the delivery Of Ohio 10 Roosevelt anC
his opinion Of the Presidents opposition
20 Foraker. He said;
II my vote would make Senator For
a6er President. he would be Chief Execu-
tive. for 1 believe he would be a safe and
sane and biz President, who would en-
gage in no wild crusades and would ad-
minister the high Office in the interest OF
all classes He certainly would not %
guilty Of the objectionable sin OF ingrad-
tude."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
VOYAGE LASTS 276 DAYS.
Shenandoah, Long Overdue, Arrives
at san Francisco.

at san Francisco.
San Francisco. Dee 2L-The overdue
American ship Shenandoah was towed
into the har5or this morning The shen-
andoah drifted on dangerous shoals known
as Potato Patch yesterday. and for
time it was feared she would be wrecked.
but she managed 10 anchor, and last
night was t0wed out OF danger.
The Shenandoah left Baltimore g7s days
ago with 5000 tons OF coal consigned 10
the navy here. for use by the coming bat
tleship feet On August s. she had put
IN at Melbourne leaking. and survey
showed it would b. necessary TO DIS
charge part Of her cargo 10 make requi-
site repairs
After this she sailed October / III luck
still followed her. and the voyage was
prolonged by light and unfavorable winss
until she had been listed at Lloyas as
overdue.
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The Ner RnnI.ing nou.e

or Unicn Trust Co, 18th and Il SITS. .n-
vites your business or personal account
Every modern banking facility. interest
on all accounts. Government supervision.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
LOVE-LORN EAGER PATRONS.
New YorI>'s Marriage License Bu-
reau IL Kept RnsN.


New York. Dec. 1.-THE new mar
riage bureau in the city hall issued nine
teen licenses to-day. James Collucio. Of
IA Sullivan street. and Angelina Petrino.
of 1856 Sullivan street. said that they were
married by an alderman a year ago. but
they wanted to be married by a priest
now. They had to get a license just the
same. incidentally, their case brought
out the fact that If couple wants both
a civil and religious marriage they will
have TO gel two licenses and pay 50.
A negro and his girl wanted TO know
II there was any way he could get out
OF paying the dollar.
Yes said City Clerk scully. get mar
ried before January l."
Come on said the negro. to his in
tended, wen put dat wedding ahead a
week"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
WILL EMPLOY 10000 MEN.
Manufacturers About
R.,@- - D. S,..

Cleveland Manufacturers About
Ready 10 Resume Operations.
Cleveland. Dec. 27.-Clevelaud manu-
facturers have under consideration plans
that VIII mean the resumption Of work
for fully l0ooo former employees during
January Many factories VIII resume
operations January 6
The American Shipbuilding Company
expects TO take on 50o9 men in two or
three weeks Hundreds who were laid
OF by the steel mills VIII De taken back
January s
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28

Dallas. Tex. Dec. H.-Telegrams re-
ceived by friends in Dallas announce that
former Gov. and Congressman S. w. T.
Lanham is critically III at the family
home in Weatherford Relatives have
been called 10 his bedside He is suffer-
ing from grip.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
WILL INVESTIGATE PEONAGE.
The AustrO-HUnEartan Ambassador
sends Envoy 10 Louisiana.

sends EnVoy 10 Louisiana.
New Orleans. Dec. 1.-THE Austro-
Hungarian Ambassador at Washington.
Baron Hengelmuller. has sent Or. Rob
ert Fietscher. vice consul az New York.
here 20 investigate the immigration sit
uation in Louisiana He VIII send 10 his
government report on what his repre-
sentative discovers.
Dr. Fietscher VII 80 . Averys island.
where ne viii investigate charges made
ny certain Austrians that they We're
forcibly delivered on the McIhcnny plan
taion there and made 70 work against
their viii
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28

IttWSen l'1'ltl1l''lN a1U fHsIIli- Ton.
With its new schedule. effective Mon
day, January s. the Pennsylvania Rail-
road will readjust its train service be-
tween Baltimore and Washington. SO that
train No. 3l4 will leave Washington 5 %.
m. and arrive Baltimore at 6 ?. m. and
train No 80 will leave Washington sea
p. n. and arrive Union Station. Balti-
more, al 6:I p. m
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28

Via Southern Railway. TO Aiken. An
gusta, Charleston, and ST. Augustine viii
be inaugurated January 6. 1908. Leave
Washington 7:15 p. m. week days Two
other fast trains II a. m and $50 o. m
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sI.:5 40 baltimore and Ratu-.

Every Saturday and Sunday via PennsvI-
vania Railroad. Tickets good returning
until Sunday night. All regular trains
except Congressional Limited
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STRUCK BY A TRAIN
Miss Ricketts,, Of Rockville,
Meets Strange Death.
A MONEY BUREAU ElIPL0YE
Was Home for Holidays ana walked
with Father Toward Railroad sta
tiOn-Later Was Found Dying by
Brakeman of Frederick Train.
Probably Hit by Locomotive.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington herald
Rockville, Nd. Dec. 27-Afiss Bessie
Ricketts,, an employe of the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing in Washington.
was killed almost instantly here this
evening shortly after O'Clock probably
by Baltimore and Ohio passenger train.
Miss Ricketts, who was al her home
here for the holidays, this evening walk
ed from the family residence with her
father 10 the railroad station. There the
father and daughter parted, he to go I'D
town and she TO visit some friends In an
opposite direction.
Just as the Frederick train, due here
shortly after o'clock, was backing in
the siding. the brakeman found the
young lady PROSTATE near the track. at
the end OF platform. family moaning
and with an ugly scar on her left cheek.
just under the eye.
Small Outward Injury.
She was carried 10 the -reception-room
Of the station. Drs. Edward Anderson
and George c. Lewis were summoned.
but when they arrived the young lady
was dead. An examination by the ply
sicians showed no outward injury. save
the bruise below the eye. The cheek
bone was not broken. but the doctors be-
lieve the shock OF tie blow reached the
brain and caused her death.
The most plausible theory is. that in
the darkness, at the spot where the ac-
cident occurred. the unfortunate young
lady pitched forward. over the end of the
high platform, on which she was walking,
and her head came in contact with the
moving train
FamiIy's Second Misfortune.
This is the second great misfortune that
the dead girls father. w Magruder Rick
etts. has suffered from railroad accidents.
Many years ago, while driving across
tie railroad track, near where his daugh-
ter vas killed tonight, his vehicle was
struck by an express train. His first
wife was instantly killed, Mr.. Ricketts,
was hurled over a bank fifty feet awav.
his horse was killed. and the vehicle
smashed TO splinters.
The young lady, who lost her life to-
night, was about twenty years cid. and
one Of four grown daughters of Mr..
Ricketts,. She was young lady of great
intelligence and lovablc traits of char
acter The sad occurrence has cast a
glpOm over the entire section Of the town
in which she lived
A thorough investigation viii be made
10 ascertain, if possible, the manner in
which she was killed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
TRAIN BANDITS CAPTURED.
Passengers on Great Northern Dis
arm Three Robbers.

Deer River. Mimi, Dec. 27.-The Great
Northern passenger train. leaving Supe-
rior at 91o last night and arriving in
Deer River at a. m. was boarded bv
three armed men who proceeded to hold
up the passengers.
Some Of the passengers tackled the
robbers, knocked them down, disarmed
them, and turned them over TO the
sheriff.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28

The 800 a. m. Royal Blue" train Of
the Baltimore and Ohio reaches New
York IN FIVE HOURS, arriving Liberty
Parlor and dining cars.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28

The 1880 p. n Royal Blue" train OF
tire Baltimore and Ohio reaches New
street 6:S3 a. m. Sleepers ready for occu-
pancy az 10.C9 p. ~
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The .qFamous RovaI Lim,tcd. {,

The 800 p. m. Royal Blue" train OF
the Baltimore and Ohio is the Royal
Limited reaching New York In FIVE
HOURS, Liberty street SEQ p m, and
I'D street $40 D. m. ParloT and dining
cars. All Pullman.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
OHIO JUDGE NAMES
SIN OF PRESIDENT
Justice Davis Declares It Is
Ingratitude.
REVENGE On FORAKER
Says He FOrgets Senator's
Services in 1908.

Jurist Gives Ont Interview at Mar
ion' ia which He Flags the Presf-
dent for Being, as He Accuses. ar
roSant and UnDnrdOnabIy Migrate
fuF'-Beiieves Foraker Would Make
safe and Sane Chief Executive.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
RIXEY IS REBUKED
BY SENATOR HALE
Admiral BrOWnSOn Praised
by Maine Statesman.
EULOGIZES HIS ACTION
Display Of Courage and Inde-
pendence in ReSigning.

BefOSe Controversy Arose, Senator
Says, He Had Prepared Bill for In
PRODUCTION "'GivinE to stan Posi-
tive Rank and TituIar Recognition
Everywhere in Service"-Subver-
sive OF Order and Discipline.
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All Have Dining Cars

The 400 a. m. Royal Blue" train of
the Baltimore and Ohio arrives New
York. Liberty street. 4:15 D. m. and gsd
street, 4.25 p. N. Parlor and dining cars.
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FORMAL ORDER IS ISSUED.
BrOEnson Relieved OF All Duties in
NAVY Department.

The formal. order. detaehing Admiral
Brownson from duty as chief Of the Bu-
reau of Navigation. was issued at the
Navy Department yesterday. An unex-
Continued ON Pnce 4. CnIrmn
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Every odd Hour During the nav

The TOO A m Royal Blue" train Of
the Baltimore and Ohio reaches New
York, Liberty street, at 1886 noon, and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28

The 100 p. m. Royal Blue train Of
the Baltimore and Ohio reaches New
York. Liberty street. $50 D. M, and 2Sd
street 6;45 p. m. Parlor and dining cars.
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Baltimore and Return, S1.25.
HaltimOre a Ohfo " u

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways, both days, except Roval Linn
tied City Offices. i417 g ST. and GIG Pa.
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GATE SWINGS OPEN
Presidents Virginia Home
Proves Easy of Access.
MRS. ROOSEVELT TAKES RIDE
Warmly Clad and Accompanied by
Her Sister, the Presidents Wife
Enjoys Bright Day-Mr. Roosevelt,
DR.. Rixey, and the Boys Hunt,
but With Little Success.

Scottsvilie. Va, Dec. 27.-The hinges
on the gate AT Pine Knot. the Virginia
home of Mr.. and AIRS. Roosevelt. have had
no chance to grow rusty to-day. but have
swung industriously back and forth half
a score Of times TO admit and release
visitors and servants.
No forbidding look bars the appearance
Of the enrance. but wire. easy TO
manipulate, fip-fops over the end Of the
safe and one Of the posts. As a matter
Of fact several panels OF the barbee
wire fence are down. anyway.
The day has been sunny. though rather
windy. The wind blew cold and raw to-
ward the evening. and the wind is a
proposition that VIII not admit of ordi-
nary language But none Of these little
obstacles deferred Mrs Roosevelt and
Miss carow from taking drive. accom-
panied by Joseph Wilmer. behind a pair
Of Plain Dealing thoroughbreds
Both of tie ladies were warmly clad.
however, the Presidents wife wearing a
tan coat. with black toque ana veil and
her sister a green coat and a snug little
cap with a veil tied about it. Both were
mufled IN fuTs.
President Chases Rabbits.
The President and Dr. Rixey spent the
day in the company of guns and dogs.
tramping about the woods and fields.
The tame bird has not
been eaten yet. and is hoping to profit by
his savage cousins loss.
The President and his boys had a long
chase after rabbits with the beagles this
morning. II is not reported that any rab-
bits were taken. and the President and
DR.. Rixey did not succeed in finding tur-
keys.
The President is hopeful, however. that
he will have better luck before the week
is ended. The quail are plentiful about
Pine Knot. bat the President has set his
heart on bigger game.
The latest improvement at Pine Knot.
and one which deserves special mention.
Is new hight OF steps The weather.
and not the R0osevelts, had worn away
the first ones.
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4 la Carte Lunch Served Daily
At Eckstein's from i TO 5. 14l2 y. y. ave


q The 500 p. m. Royal Blue train Of
The Baltimore and Ohio reaches New
York. Liberty street. Ie:ao p. m. and ed
street 1850 ?. m. ParlOr and dining cars.
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Cincinnati, Dec 1.-THE medical side
OF the navy controversy has received the
commendation OF the legislative commit
tee Of the American Medical Association.
Dr. Charles A. L. Reed. chairman Of the
committee to-day sent the following
telegram 10 Surgeon General P. NJ. Rixev
at Washington:
Your demand and the Presidents or
der giving the Medical Corps Of the navy
actual control where it has actual re-
sponsibility. command grateful approval
by the 10000 physicians in the United
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-10-25

Friday evening r. B. Bsber of this
city received the sad intelligence that
his brother, W. 81. Biber had died
suddenly at his home in Junction
City. Deceased was a native OF
Niles, Mich, and came across the
plains, locating at Jefferson, Novem.
Der 20, 1852, later removing to juno
tion City where he has resided ever
since. He has been prominent in the
making of Oregon history and was
highly respected. He was one Of the
pioneer merchants of the Willamette
valley. He leaves a widow, three
sons, two daughters, two brothers and
one sister. He was a member Of the
A. o. U. W. for 30 years, also of the
Masons. His old friend, Rev. W. r.
Bishop Of Portland, who was with
him his last day on this earth.
preached his funeral at Junction City
Sunday, where the remains were in
TERED in the l. o. o. +. cemetery.