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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
Sheridan Made tho Rhyme,

The prince regent afterward George
w.. once Offered eco to any one who
could find rhyme for "porringer.
This was merely child's play to sher
idan, who happened to be present
With scarcely moments thought h,
said:
The Duke OF York daughter had.
lie gave the Prince OF Orange her.
And now. by zounds. I'll take your
pounds,
For there's rhyme to porringeri
London Answers.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
Under the Wheels.

Akron. o., Aug. 20.--fIenry Beims,
81, on his way home from Cleveland,
where he had been seeking work,
jumped freight train at Kent with
two companions. He fell under the
wheels and had both legs cut off. The
trip to the Akron hospital was a race
with death, Beims living half hour
after his arrival in Akron.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20

Principal TO homecoming sales
man)-How did you come to sell that
fellow Smith, who is on the verge Of
bankruptcy, SO many things and at
such low PRICES?
Travelling Man-Weu, said to my
SELF Now, II he goes bankrupt, then
we shane lose so, much money
Wiener SalonwItzblatt,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
Judoe Harmon Dead.

Toledo, O., Aug. 20.-Gilbert Har-
mon. at one time Judge of the COM
mon pleas court in this city, died Of
apoplexy at his residence here. He
was 75 years old. Judge Harmon was
born in Thorndyke, Me-, in 1894 He
was admitted to the bar in Saco, Me-,
and came to Toledo In 1869.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
What She Hoo,d.

Miss Cayenne-Why. thought you
were to sail for Europe yesterday.
Callowlt-That was me-aw--inten-
tion. doucher know. but I-aw-changed
me mind at the lawst moment
Miss Cayenne-Glad to hear II. and I
hope You got better one In the ex-
change PIttsburg Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
WeaIthx Woman Murdered.

Broxton. Ga, Aug. 2O.--Mlss Matte
Graham was murdered near her
home. in Coffee county. The woman
was dragged to a ranch half a mile
from her house, where evidences Of
desperate struggle were shown.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
O., u. & M. ELECTRIC

SOUTH-Cars leave for Columbus
ut q. z, 8 and 10 u. m. at IL noou
and at 2, 4, 6, o. p. m. Ten and II
m. cars go to Delaware only
NORTH-Cars leave Columbus soa
Marion at 1880, $3.50 and 1850
m. and at 1870, 2:30. $3.50, S:3Q
1880 and at $3.50 p. m.
Saturdays, Sundays and legal holi
days there will be hourly service BE-
ween Marion and Columbus from 9
q. m. to . D. m.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20

The total rainfall of this country,
including snow and that on water
areas, was given az 215, 900, 900, 600,
900 cubic feet year. Half or more
is evaporated. About one-third flows
plto the sea. The remaining one
slxth IL either consumed or absorbed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
Fooled Him.

Country Drummer with cigars)-
Pardon me; have you a match? VII.
lage Loafer dcntatlyelyl-Yaas. but /
lmin't no segar. Country Drummer
Good! In that case you won't need
the match!-Chicago News.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
@. M. & b. ELECTRIC.

NORTH-Cars leave Marion fol
Bucyrus at Q, ., 10 q. m, IL. 2. 4. G
and 8 p. N.
SOUTH--Cars arrive from BucyruS
at 7:55, 9:55 and 1855 a. m; l:59
:55. 5:55. 1855 and 9:55 D. m.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
TINE CARDS.
HOOKING VALLEY.

NoRTH-'7 a. m; 1918 q. M; 4:ss
y. m; 1920 u. m; Gle y. m. Losan
to Marion only.
SOUTH-b:45 q. m; 7:20 Z. m.
1915 Q. m; '1:35 .. m; 7:16 y. ~
Daily except Sunday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
BIG rOuR.

EASTBOUND--9:25 .. m; 11:3l
noon; 7:22 p. m; 1857 .. M; ll:1i
p. m; 6:27 y. m.
WESTBOUND-2:38 a. m; 6:B3 .
nj 9:55 a. m; 1855 y. M; 7:26 8
M; 4:7 y. IN.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
Judument.

Meyer Judge town by the size of
the type with which its name is print
ed on the map Of n railroad that doesn't
pass through it.-Chlcago Record. Her.
aid.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20

Assist yourself and heaven VIII as.
slst you..-Latin Proyerb.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
ERIE-CHICAGo DIVISION.

WEST--1O:25 a. m; l:64 p. M
1882 m; 'I4:4O y. m: ss7:l0 .
m.
EAST-b:18 a. m: $3.50 q. m.
2'4O y. M; G:12 y. m; 11:48 .. m.
Daily except Sunday. runs u
Lima only. = runs TO HuntlngtoA
only.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
Buektyt sRlttS
Items OF Interest TO People In Az
Parfs Of Ohio.

Cincinnati, o.. Aug. 20. = John II.
Mackie. president of the Columbus
Sporting Goods company, is back or
Ohio soil. Detective Louis Houllion
arrived with him as his prisoner from
California, and he is now held at Gin
cinnati on two charges Of embezzle-
ment,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20
PENNSYLVANIA

NORTH--12:30 y. m; 6:bb p. m.
Daily except Sunday. S:28 y. m. SUM
ays only.
SOUTH-9:53 a. m: daily ana s:sl
m. daily except Sunday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-08-20

ERiE--CINCiNNATI DIVISION.
soUTHWsS1-lO:27 a. m; S:iO ,.
m: 12:45 a. m.
EAsT-l2;53 y. M: ls:al = ~
$40 y. IN.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
MISSOURI NEWS
Arrest County Official.

Dexter.-John A. Dowdy, public ad.
ministrator of Stoddard county, was
arrested here on complaint OF his
bondsmen. charged with embezzling
money from the Sielert estate. The
transportation charged aggregates
about 81, 200.
This arrest came as the aftermath
OF a voluntary assignment that J. A.
Dowdy & Co. made Friday. This firm
has been conducting a general mer-
camille business at Dexter, and was
one OF the Oldest firms in southeast
Missouri. His liabilities will reach In
the neighborhood of $25, 900, with as
sets of possibly $1,000.
Since the money stringency hit the
country two years ago numbers of
farmers have had their money on de-
post with this firm. This class were
the heaviest losers. His foreign mer-
camille bills amounted to about $4,000.
Dowdy was unable to give bond after
his arrest and was taken to Jail.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
SEEMED LACKING IN RESPECT
Little Girls Innocent Use Of Descrlp-
tive Slang Expression Amused
Feilow-Traveier .

:" vas going 10 Patchogue," said q
woman at the Waldorf, when I saw
sitting near by a little girl with her
mother, the mother evidently a for.
eigner, the child born In this coun-
try, both surrounded with bundles in
the foreign way. The child was six.
The conductor came along and the
child Of six held out the tickets.
81 want you to put us of at Pat.
chogue.' she said, smiling up at him,
and help us with nj bundles, please.
My mothers a %greenhorn. She doesn't
know anything about travelling
81 watched her until the two ar.
rived at their destination, and think
l have never seen a more polite little
girl or a more seemingly dutiful daugh.
ter. 1t was quite evident to my mind
that she meant no disrespect to her
mother by calling her by what would
seem to us to be an opprobrious cpl.
tibet. She had merely adopted II of
our slang words as the very best Of
English."-New York Press.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
AN INTERFERING PAINT TEST

There Is a very simple and interest.
ing chemical test by which to detect
impurity in paint materials. Thou.
sands and thousands Of people, all over
the country. are making this test. It
is a sure way to safeguard against
the many adulterated white leads
which are on the market. Any one
a make the test-al; that is needed
is-a simple little instrument which
may be had free by writing National
Lead Company, 1902 Trinity Building,
New York, and asking for House.
owners Painting Outfit No. 40.
The outfit includes also u set of color
schemes fol. exterior or interior paint.
ing, or both, IL you wish. and a book
OF specifications. No HORSEPOWER
should make any arrangements for
painting till he gets this outfit.
One can't expect a satisfactory paint.
ing job without pure white lead. There
is a way to make sure you're getting a
pure white lead-without testing 1t. See
that the key bears National Lead Com.
pany's famous Dutch Boy Painter trade.
mark, which Is a positive guarantee Of
purity. Your dealer probably has
this white lead. II not let National
Lead Company know.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Whitechurch on Trial.

NeOsho.-JOhn W~hitechurch was
placed on trial here, charged with the
murder of NJ. v. Smith in February
last. A jury was %empaneled and
some evidence for the prosecution
heard.
Mr.. Smith was an old soldier, resid-
Ing alone in a cabin near Racine,
twelve miles northwest Of Neosho.
He always had money in his posses
sion.
He was found dead in his cabin.
Whitechurch, who lived with Smith
at the time. disappeared and was ar.
rested several weeks later.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Work Of Fish Hatcherles.

As the result of special efforts In
the hatchery work during the year
the output of fish and eggs in 1908 was
greater than yer before in the history
of the national bureau. reaching a to-
tai of 2,S71. 456,2 $50. or this number
2.413, $685. 25 were young fish distrib.
uted for the stocking and restocking
of public and private waters, and the
remaining 457, SAT .O55 were eggs de-
livered to state and foreign hatcheries.
The output Of young fish exceeds the
greatest previous record for any one
year by 376, 000, 900.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Eyes Are Relieved BY Murine

when Irritated by Chalk Dust n Eye
Strain, incident to the average School
Room. A recent CenSus OF New York
City reveals the fact that In that City
Care. Why not try Murine Eye Remedy
for Red. Weak, Weary, Waiery Eyes.
Granulation, Pink Eye and Eye Strain?
Is Compounded by Experienced Physi-
clans: Contains no Injurious or Prohibit
ed Drugs. Try Murine for Your Eye
Troubles; You VIII Like Murine. Try 1t
gists Sell Murine at zoe. The Murine Eye
Remedy Co, Chicago. VIII Send You In
teresting Eye Books Free.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Mrs. Howe's Opinion.

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe's sense OF
the ridiculous has always been a sa.
wing grace, leading her to avoid grand.
iloquence. On n occasion a lady
at Newport, trying to get a fine senti.
ment out Of her, said, one moonlit
evening on a vine-hung veranda:
"Mrs. Howe. do say something lovely
about my p~iazza!' Whereupon every
one listened for the reply. In her
delicately cultivated voice Mrs. Howe
responded: 81 think It Is q bully
piaZ."-New York Herald.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
wife Dies, Convict ParoIed.

JEFFERSON City.-Gov. Hadley grant
ed three paroles to convicts in the
~penitentiary. Isaac Godfrey was con.
victed in Pulaski county, September,
1904, for burglary and larcency and
sentenced for ten years. Recently
Godfrey's wife died. leaving his four
children to be cared for by their
grandfather, who Is 81 years old. God.
frey's record at the penitentiary has
been exceptionally good.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Not His Business,

"Pow'ful fertile country daoun theh
In Texas" said the colonel. Yes, sch!
Why, sch, ! know spots daoun theh
where the trees grow so close togetheh
that you-all couldn't shove you'll hand
between theh trunks. And game, sch!
Why, sch, I've seen Fehginyuh deeah
eight feet spread! Yes, seh!"
At this point some meddlesome idiot
asked the colonel how such deer ever
managed to get their antlers between
such tree trunks.
Tibet, seh," said the colonel. draw.
ing himself up with squelching dig.
nifty, lis theh business!"-Everybody's
Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Tucker Is Found Guilty.

Springield.-The jury in the case
of Eugene Tucker, charged with kill
ing Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis, near here,
February 90. brought in a verdict find
ing Tucker guilty Of murder in the
first degree and fixing the penalty at
death. Tucker shot and killed Mrs.
Ellis and her husband, Joshua Ellis,
US a result of Ellis %impounding Tuck.
er's COWS. Self,defense was fuckers
plea.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
ECZEMA COVERED HIM.
Itching Torture Was Beyond Words
Slept Only from Sheer Exhaustion
Relieved In "a Hours and
Cured by cuticura In a Month.

II am seventy.seven years old, and
some years ago I was taken with &C.
zema from head to foot. / was sick
for six months and what I suffered
tongue could not tell. l could not
sleep day or night because Of that
dreadful itching; when l did sleep It
was from sheer exhaustion. / was
one mass of irritation; 1t was even in
my scalp. The Doctors medicine
seemed to make me worse and I was
almost out OF my mind. l got a
set Of the Cuticura Soap, Ointment and
Resolvent. / used them persistently
for twenty-four hours. That night I
slept like an infant, the first solid
nights sleep I had had for six months.
In a month I was cured. w. Harrison
Smith, Mt. Kisco, N. Y, Feb. 3, 1905"
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
An Error.
He had dined exceedingly we'll and
WAS standing in the hotel lobby, hat.
less. and looking exactly as If he were
quite at home there. It was no won
der that the hotel guest walked up to
him and inquired imperiously:
where's the news stand?"
Dunno"
The guest glarcd.
"Ill report you for ~insolence." he
Kissed.
Huh" inquired he who had dlned
well. "R'port mo"
Say, what are you? A bellboy or
a detective or-what?"
I'm a haberdasher," answered the
other. with a pleasant smile.
The other snOrted and withdrew.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Ex-Editor Dies at HospitaI.

st. LOuis-George II. Green, former.
ly editor Of the st. Louis Star-Sayings,
which afterwards became the st. Louis
Star, died Of pneumonia at the city
hospital. He quit the newspaper bust.
ness about fifteen years ago to accept
the secretaryship Of the Lolbein Whip
and Collar Co. He retired from this
business about three years ago.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Cow Never Said a Word.

When n of the fei.ders of the City
railway caRs picked up a young heifer
at the corner Of Third and Jersey
streets the conductor filled out the re-
CURED report blank to Superintendent
Edward Howell. In answer to the
question: What did the victim say?"
the employe wrote: "She was car.
ried along on the fender for q short
distance, then rolled of and ran away
without saying a word."-Dayton Co.
lumbus Dispatch. =.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Editor Criticises. Is Eloaaed.

Bourbon.-H. II. Marshall, editor of
the Bourbon Standard, was knocked
down and beaten on the street here
by DR.. f. l.. Hume, president OF the
school board. The rumpus was the
result of the publication Of an article
criticising the doctors actions as a
member of that body. The citizens
volunteered to pay the Doctors fine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Fifteen Years for lupton,

Harrison. Mo.-Harry ,Lupton
charged with the murder Of w. T.
Dixon. was found guilty in, the cir.
cult court here and sentenced to is
years. His defense was insanity.
Lupton killed Dixon at the school cleo.
tion at Pomona, this county, in April,
1908, as the result Of an old feud.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
RoIIa viii Issue School Bonds.

Reliably a vote Of 344 to &c the
voters Of Rolla school district, In q
special eelction, voted $4,000 in
bonds for erecting a ward school build.
ing In East Rolla. This Is the second
time that this proposition had to be
voted on.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Electric Line Gets Franchise.

Mexico.-Real progress on the pro.
posed Mexico. Santa Fe & Perry Trac.
ton Co. electric line is expected O
following the granting Of q franchise
to operate through this city. The line
will connect Hannibal. Mexico. Full.
ton and Columbia.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Holds Minister on Murder Charge.

LebaEon.-The preliminary exami.
nation of Rev. Mark ID. Johnson for
killing Solomon O'Dell at Russ, near
here, on March 22, was concluded be-
fore Justice of the Peace J. A. Pond,
and Johnson was held without bail
to the August term Of the Laclede
county circuit court.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13

Jose Gaudaloupe Aleitd of Jalosti.
uan. state Of J~alisco. Mexico, Ia said
to be the Oldest man in tho world.
The record Of his birth as contained
In the archives Of the parish church
shows that he was born In ITO. which
makes him 139 years old. He 10 In
good physical condition.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
A Natural Conclusion,

do you think Bangs will succeed in
the work he has taken up?"
HE hasn't the ghost Of a chance"
why not?"
Because he hasn't the spirit"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
uao Atlanta Eo0t.E nsa-

IT Is the only relief for Swollen SMART
Ing, Tired. Aching, Hot, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaker into the
shoes. Cures while you walk. At all Drug
any substitute. sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen s. Olimsted. Leroy, N. Y,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
NEVER SAY DIE,

She--But If you have completely
cured Mrs. Tooter, you have done
away with n Of your most lucrative
sources Of income.
The Doctor-Ah, but I'll present her
with my bill, and then I'll have to
treat her for prostration,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13

Trust your fortune to hard work,
perseverance, and the determination.
You hold your future in your own
hands. Never waver in this belief
Treyes,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13

Lewis Single Binder costs more than
other &c cigars. Smokers know why.
Your dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13

Send postcard request to-day for sam
pie package of Garfield Tea, Natures herl
remedy for constipation, liver and kidney
diseases. Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13

Some men are content not to DE-
mean actions, I want to become In
capable Of q mean thought or feeling
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13

Men fight with their fists; women
Eight with their tears.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13

The way Hamlins Wizard Oil soothes
and allays all aches, pains, soreness, swell
ing and inflammation is n surprise and
delight to the afflicted: 1t is simply great
to relieve all kinds of pain.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-13
Rather Mixed.

Miss Adele has such a mobile
face"
Yes, I have noticed at times its
automatic expression"
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-20
FRENCHMEN DIP THEIR
AlRSHIPS IN SALUTE

Rheims. Aug 20.-Taking advantage
of the beautiful weather and 4 prac-
tlcally windless dav. seven aviatorS
who are here for aviation week
brought ont their machines this morn
ing and made successful practice
flights over the course. AT one time
three machines. those of Glenn Fl.
CurtIss, tho American, and Blcriot and
Scmmer, the two French champions
were In the air
There was a great outburst of en-
thusiasm when Bleriot and Sommer.
crossing each others machines in tn"
air, each politely dipped his machine
In salute, There is now total of
twentyeight machines on the ground,
but not all OF them are ready for
flight.
Mr. Curtiss said he was ready for
the beginning of the races and that he
would not undertake any extended
fights between now and then. for fear
his machine might be damaged. Cur
tiss Is Of the opinion that he has Il
good chance In tho competitions for
speed but he thinks that Blcriot s
his most dangerous adversary. An eX-
pert in aviation said today that If to
CuTliss motor held out he he'd an eN-
cellent chance ot winning the bis IN
ternationsl cvent, and the general
opinion Is that this race lies between
the Farman biplane and Curtiss and
Bleriot.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-20
BEET SUGAR MEN
GIVE THEIR VIEWS

Denver. Aug 19.-The Southwest
had s inning in the mississippi
Commercial congress today when con-
Gress was appealed to for aid OF
movement TO regulate the coast@isc
traffic as we'll as TO enlarge the pres
eat scope of Gulf coast shipping.
After much discussion the friends
of beet sugar had adopted n resolu-
tion fayoring the development OF the
beet sugar Industry and opposing fur
ther concessions u sugar coming
from present or future possessions OF
the United States.
The Southwest came to the fore with
several resolutions, which were not
acted upon, asking that ships carving
freight in the coastwlse service be
placed under the Jurisdiction of the
interstate commerce commission Also
that interstate railway rates shall not
be raised unless by the sanction of
the commerce commission. Also that
the projected canal between the Mis-
sissippi and the Rio Grandc be given
aid and that thirty-foot barbor for
Galveston be sanctioned by the ma
tional congress.
The beet suger men for the last two
DAYS have been urging the aid Of the
congress In commencing opposition to
concessions TO imported sugar
III II. Haines of Galveston. present
ed the argument of the southwest as
we'll as Of the Southwestern Shippers
association, This latter organization
ie attempting to obtain the action OF
the congress 10 aid in controlling the
rates OF the coastwise steamers.
Arthur r Briggs of San Francisco,
presented paper on the merchant
marine. which had been prepared
jointly by himself and Edward w.
DiclSie. also OF San Francisco. John
d Milliken Of Denver spoke of the
needs of the Northwest
San Antonio. Tex, was selected for
next years place of meeting and Col.
Ike T. Pryor of San Antonio was chos-
en- by the executive committee as the
only candidate for president.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-20

port TO congress In the meantime.
the established policy OF the interior
department Will continue.
There have been gross misreprc-
sentations sent out regarding action
Of the department in certain matters.
Criticisms have been pretty severe
from some quarters, but. knowing that
/ am absolutely right in the position
have taken. ] have paid no attention
TO them. In time IL Will be shown be-
yond doubt that my course has been
absolutely right
None of Withdrawals Grabbed.
1T will be shown also when the
facts are made known that despite the
claims of the restoration of power sites
during this administration that actu-
ally more sites have been withdrawn
during the administration than under
the former ones and that none under
the former administration have been
grabbed.
There was no controversy between
Mr.. Pinchot and myself at the meet.
Ing OF the irrigation congress in Spo-
kane. | was invited there TO make
an address on the work OF the in
terror department as 1t affected mat
ters In which the Irrigtionists are In
terested, l delivered the address as
requested on the attitude of the adj
ministratlon toward the reclamation of
the arid lands OF the west | did not
enter into defense of my course as com
pared with that Of an official In an
other department These who expect
ed controversy were disappointed
so far as | was concerned"