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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
SENATORS FLEE THE STATE.
Declared in Contempt Sergeant at
Arms Instructed to Pursue.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 26.-That thir-
teen members Of the state senate have
fed the state to defeat the purposes If
the recent election laws passd over
Governor Patterson's veto is asserted
in well informed circles tonight.
The thirteen members were declared
in contempt Of the senate by that body
today and the sergeant at arms was
instructed to so in pursuit of them.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
New Hampshire Wants Taft for Sum-
nner Resident.

Portsmouth. N. H. Feb. 26.-1nterest
ed parties have gone from Portsmouth
to Washington armed with plans and
photographs in an effort to induce
Presi6ent-elect Taft to come to New
castle for the summer Of 1909. 1t is
understood the the location to be Of
fered is an estate on the shore OF
Portsmouth harbor and Newcastle bay.
near the headquarters of the Russian
and Japanese war peace delegations.
and that the project has the backing
OF the New Hampshire congressional
delegation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
TAINTED IN SUBWAY CAR.
President Simmons Of Fourth Nstlondl
Bank. New Yerk, Taken Home.

New York. Feb. 2s.-J Edward Sim
mons, president OF the Fourth Ma
tional bank, was suddenly stricken
with syncope today while riding In =
crowded subway train on his way 70
his offfce. Mr.. iSmmons, who, In ad-
dition to directing the affntrs Of the
Fourth National bank is president n
the New York chamber OF oornmeres
and an officer and director Of a great
many financial and benevolent insti-
tutions. was removed 10 the hospital
Of the House OF Relief, an Institution
OF which he Is a governor, In an am
bulance. At the hospital his illness
was diagnosed as a simple naintlnE
spell and he coon revived suhiciantly 70
permit OF his removal 10 his hoEne.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
lnsurss Members Of Masonic fraternity
Only.

Albany. n. Y. Feb. z6.-'wiHiam f..
Hotehldss, state superintendent OF In
surance, issued a license today to tho
Mutual Indemnity and Protective un-
ion OF Connecticut. incorporated" oe
New Haven, Conn. and authorizeI the
society TO conduct business In this
state as an assessment fraternal benz
ficiary order. II Issues sick death and
accident certificates to members Of the
Masonic fraternity only.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
Ball Decorations
Will Cost $4,000
10000 INcANDEscENT LIGHTS IN
THE ELECTRICAL DISPLAY.
PENSION BUILDING COURT
Being Transformed Into a VeritahIe
FairyIand-Preparations for the In
ausuraI Ball Evening of March 4.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Iu preparation
for the inaugural ball on the evening
of March 4 the Transformation began
today of the big, barnlike court of the
pension building. the largest brick
building, 1t is said, in the world, into a
veritable fairyland.
Hundreds Of cases filed with pension
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
Decided Advantage for the Defense.

Nashville, Tenn. Feb. 2s.-The ninth
day Of actual testimony In the trial of
Colonel Duncan B. Cooper, Robin Coop
er and John d. Sharp. for the Staying
Of former United States Senator e. w
Carmaok. was marked by lengthy and
bitter argument between opposing
counsel, and 1t closed with a decided
advantage for the defense.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

One result OF the competition in
Mexico is that the Waters Pierce OH
company has Drought to Matamoras
a large tank for the storage Of oil. AS
vet there has been no reduction in the
price of oil, although the Pearson OIL
is now being sold. OIL retails in Mex
iso at s3.65 Mexican for a fve-g gallon
can, or about IS Ia cents United
States currency per gallon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
sUsPIcIoNs AROUSED.
Wealthy Widow and Four Children
Burned to Death.

Bakersfield, Cal, Feb. 26.-Mrs.
Minnie Beekman widow Of William
NJ. Beekman, who was a prominent
resident og Kern county, and her four
children were burned to death in their
home near bakersfield today. The po-
lice say they we're murdered and that
the house was fired. The children were
from six to four years old.
The charred bodies were found in
bed. The >>half-consumed mattres son
which Mrs. Beekman had slept was
covered with what appears to be blood
stains. 1t was sent a chemist for an
alysis.
Mrs. Beekman's husband died a
year ago. He had two children by a
former wife. To these he left 500
each and bequeathed the remainder of
his $500 estate to his widow and her
four children
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
MRS. BEN TEAL FOUND GUILTY.
Ono Year in Jail Her Punishment for
Attmepted Subornation.

New York. Feb. 26.-Aftsr deliberat-
ing all night, the jury which had heard
the evidence for and against Mrs. Ben
Teal, charged with attempted suborna-
ton of perjury. brought in verdict OF
guilty early this afternoon.
The woman was sentenced immedi-
ately to one year in the penitentiary by
Judge Foster Of general sessions. The
charge against her was incidental to
the Frank Gould divorce case.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
Strange Face at
Cashier Window
RESIDENTS OF A NEW HAMP-
SHIRE TOWN SURPRISED.
EXAMINERS FIND SHORTAGE
Of 19y50o-cashier Allen Under Ar
rest-PIeadsd Not Guilty to U. S.
MarshaI-ReIeased in $4,000 Bonds.

woodsville, n. H, Feb. 26.-A new
face at the cashiers window of the
Woodsville National bank and a brief
official announcement IN the local pa
per today were the first intimations
given the residents of this little river
town that Herbert w. Allen, cashier OF
the bank since it's Incorporation,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

John Brewer who has been at the
Norwich state hospital, has been dis
charged, and is now in New York
city. He is working there and writing
70 local friends states that he Is in
good health and having realized that
the straight and narrow path is the
only way has resolved to follow 1t.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
New London.-Major and Mrs. d

New London.-Major and Mrs. Dion
williams Of this city are passengers on
the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, which
grounded outside of New York We'd
nesday afternoon. They viii come to
New London immediately to spend two
weeks with Mrs Ames, mother of Mrs.
williams. Major and Mrs. williams
have been IN Paris for q large part of
the winter
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

Tolland.-Durlng January the atten-
dance per cent. was net less than 81 in
any school in Tolland. The per cent.
attendance for the entire term was
S5.12- This puts Tolland, for the third
time, ahead Of Hebron. Eastford and
Woodstock
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
UNREST IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
One or More United States warshsps
TO Be Sent to West Coast.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Beeanss OF re-
ports OF uneasiness ia Central Amer
ica, growing out Of important military
activity in Nicaragua, the state do
partment has asked that one or more
naval vessels be sent TO Amapala, on
the west coast, TO watch Developments
and report on the situation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
NO INTENTION OF
RELIEVING sPERRV
Az Commander in Chief Of the Atlantic
Fleet.

Washington. Feb. 26-Rear Admiral
Sperry spent some time with Secretary
Newberry after he had returned from
the cabinet meeting. The secretary
again declared today that there was
no intention OF relieving Admiral Sper-
ry from his duties as coffkhander In
chief Of the Atlantic fleet. II is be-
lieved. however, that II the admiral
request that he be relieved, another
rear admiral VIII be appointed 20 the
command. Tomorrow Admiral Sperry
will be the guest Of the president az
luncheon at the White House. He will.
remain in Washington until Monday
when he win return 60 the flagship
Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
ronkin Troops pefeat piratea.

Paris. Feb. 26.-The governor of
IndO China declares in a casblegram re-
ceived here today that the Tonkia
troops have defeated Hhe Dethan Pi-
rates at Yenthe. Two French officers
and seven soldiers were wounded.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
svndrv Civil ApprOpriatiOn Bill Passed.

washington. Feb. 26.-After having
dragged along for a week. the sundry
civil appropriation bill, carrying in the
aggregate s137. 100000, was passed by
the house tonight with numerous ma
terial amendments.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

Rifaat Paeha has been chosen by. the
Turkish government to negotiate for
the porte the terms by which Russia
proposes a settlement of the Turco-
Bulgarian dispute, according to a spec
cial Consantinopie despatch.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
Condensed TelegramS

Fifteen Wright Aeroplsnss have bee
sold in France.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

st. Petersburg, Feb. pa much
more hopeful view prevails in diplo-
matte circles in st. Petersburg today
concerning the Austro-H -Hungarian-Ser-
vian crisis. due to the probability OF
the successful issue Of the current me-
gotiations for the intervention of the
powers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

San Juan, Porto Rico, Feb. ga
memorial praying the American con-
gress to amend the law limiting the
jurisdiction of the United States court
in Porto Rico passed the house of dele
gates today. It will be transmitted to
Commissioner Larrinaga in Washing
ton next week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

London, Feb. 26.-The delegates to
the international naval conference to-
day completed the formality OF signing
and sealing their findings. The code
to regulate naval warfare, to draft
which the conference was summoned,
will be published Simultaneously In the
capital of each country represented on
March 20. Rear Admiral Charles H.
Stockton, one of the American dele
gates, will sail for home March 3. He
will take with him the documents for
America, which are to be submitted to
the senate.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

Washington Dispatches said the SEN
ate Judiciary committee might absolve
the president Of blame in the Tennes-
see coal and iron merger.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

Gov. Wilson pardoned the Louisville
Herald. indicted for libeling a Judge
and commemorative attorney, whom it
criticised for not prosecuting night rid
ers, the governor saying the newspaper
had done its duty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
Alleged Horse Thief Arrested.

Naugatuck. Conn, Feb. 26.-Fred An
drews was arrested here today sOg me
alleged stealing Of two horBee In west.
field. Mass. He will be given . hear
Ing tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
Cabled Paragraphs

Paris, Feb. 26.-Emmanuel Poire,
better known under his pen name OF
Caran d'Ache, the famous comic artist
and cartoonist, died in this city today
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

President Gomez said he did not be-
lieve the Cuban land bill would pass
congress, as told by a special cable de-
spatch from Havana.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

Or. z. s. Bailey Of Chicago announc-
ed at a. special conventinn in New Or
leans that he had discovered in radio
thor made from pitchblende. a substi-
tute for radium, cheaper and better in
it's effects
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

II is Stated in Washington dispatches
that house conferees have yielded to
the senate and have agreed to accept
a provision in the naval bill calling
for percentage OF marines on all war
vessels.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

A Special Despatch from Washing
ton announced that leaders in both the
senate and house seconded Mr.. Taft's
desire for quick work in the consid-
Grafton OF the new tariff bill.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

Coresn Exiles in Hawaii Threaten to
kill Scng, Corean home minister, who
proposed the annexation of the coun-
try to Japan.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

Woodstock.-Electric lights are being
grange.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

Tho Government of Sir Robert Bond
resigned and the governor of New
foundland was expected to ask Sir Ed
ward Morris, the opposition leader, to
form a new ministry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

The Regency of China sent a private
lettr to President elect Taft stating
China's policy with regard 70 the
United States and other nations.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27
LOOSE CASH is A CONVENIENCE

while loose it Of
most convenient things to have
1t the cash that is seeking
an honest andt is the cash
advertise
1t has been truly said that 10
heaven but It will admit
scrbers and patrons which later whole
heavenly family
The readers who have
turn for their whether
market placethey
The Bulletin
the Bulletin present
most reasonable advertising this
The Bulletin is ready
Following
ing the
ensrH 1at
Saturday. FEB 20 rs I43 go 888
@00ddE FEB. p 20 IA 200 5O4
tuesday Feb % 81 I25 227 433
Wednesdag FEB. "A 50 40 I65 357
Thursday Feb rs 78 1873 275 476
FridqE Feb 26 94 I22 I65 38I
Total 48O 767 1892 5000
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

The Russian Government expressed
a desire to meet the wishes of the
United States in reaching a settlement
with China regarding Harbin and Man
churia.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-27

Fifteen Wright AeropIanes have been
sold in France.
Kermit Roosevelt was the guest of
Robert Muro Ferguson at Saranac
Lake, N. Y.
Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith
declared a combination had grown up
in the tobacco trade.
The Declaration of Policy by the new
premier of Servia was more peaceful
than had been expected.
M. Bunau- VariIla in a speech at Bos-
ton attacked the Gatun dam and the
lock plan for the Panama canal
Officers and Men Of the United States
battleship feet took uo a subscription
for a loving cup for the Japanese
navy
Coresn Exiles in Hawaii Threaten to
kill Scng, Corean home minister, who
proposed the annexation of the coun-
try to Japan.
President Gomez said he did not be-
lieve the Cuban land bill would pass
congress, as told by special cable de-
spatch from Havana.
Washington Dispatches said the SEN
ate judiciary committee might absolve
the president of blame in the Tennes-
see coal and iron merger.
The Regency Of China sent a private
lettr to President elect Taft stating
China's policy with regard 10 the
United States and other nations.
The Russian Government expressed
a desire to meet the wishes Of the
United States in reaching a settlement
with China regarding Harbin and Man
churia.
Tho Government of Sir Robert Bond
resigned and the governor of New
foundland was expected to ask Sir Ed
ward Morris, the opposition leader, to
form a new ministry.
A Special Despatch from Washing
ton announced that leaders in both the
senate and house seconded Mr.. Taft's
desire for quick work in the consid-
Grafton OF the new tariff bill.
It Is Stated in Washington dispatches
that house conferees have yielded to
the senate and have agreed to accept
a provision In the naval bill calling
for percentage OF marines on all war
vessels.
Or. z. s. Bailey Of Chicago announc-
ed at a special conventinn in New Or
leans that he had discovered in radio
thor, made from pitchblende. substi-
tute for radium, cheaper and better in
it's effects.
Cow Wilson pardoned the Louisville
Herald. indicted for libeling a Judge
and commemorative attorney, whom it
criticised for not prosecuting night rid
ers, the governor saying the newspaper
had done It's duty.
Rifaat Paeha has been chosen by. the
Turkish government to negotiate for
the porte the terms by which Russia
proposes a settlement of the Turco-
Bulgarian dispute, according to a spec
cial Consantinople despatch.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-01-05
sUpT. w. J. AVERY.

While wishing Mr.. Wright, the
newly elected superintendent OF
schools, the largest success in
his work in this parish, we at
the same time desire to express
our high appreciation of the
splendid work Mr.. Avery, the
retiring superintendent, has
done both as principal of the
city schools and during his short
term as parish superintendent.
Mr.. Avery has had charge of
the city schools for nearly six
years and under his direction
the work has been efficient and
progressive. After the resigna-
ton of Supt. Alleman and on the
election of Supt. Roy, he was
elected assistant parish superin-
tendent and on MI. Roy's resig-
nation last March was made
parish superintendent. To this
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-01-05
An Enjoyable Affair.

Mr.. and Mrs. Crow Girard enter
tanned quite a number of their young
friends New Years night in honor OF
Messrs. Eugene Miller and Ashton
Beraud who returned home from Tu-
lane to spend the holidays with rela-
tives. This spacious home looked
more beautiful on this occasion than
ever as the pretty cut flowers and
long dropping ferns SO art~istically ar
ranged in every nook and corner
seemed to forcibly express a welcome
that always sur a good time.
Mrs. E. r. Kennedy, who was beau
tifully attired in gray messline trim
med in lace, assisted in entertaining,
and in her usual affable and easy
manner added to the pleasure of all
After sometime spent in social and
animated conversation, the following
musical program was highly appre-
ciated and added greatly to the eve-
ning's entertainment:
instrumental selection.
Miss Maxim Beraud
Piano selection. $500. Miss Amy Young
Song ............ Miss Rena Hopkins
Vocal selection. Miss Carrie
May Miller
Chorus .....Messrs. Demanade, Mil
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-01-05
Society.

Mrs. P. B. Torian entertained
a few young lady friends Thurs
day afternoon at a five O'Clock
luncheon in honor of Miss Jen-
nesse Wise. When all the guests
had arrived the hostess pre-.
scented each with a clothes pin
and tissue paper. and said,
Make a pretty doll out of this.
So the the girls commenced
work with great interest and
pleasure and in a few minutes
each had a pretty little doll, but
as Miss Jennesse Wise's was
prettiest she became the proud
possessor of the potted plant
in a beautiful jardinier, while
Miss Rena Hopkins received the
second prize, a pretty picture,
afterwhich the guests were
ushered into the dining room
where they enjoyed the following
Shrimp salad. olives. sand wiches,
French creams, stuffed dates,
fudge, chocolate and fruit cake.
The invited guests were: Misses
Jenness Wise. Marie Louise
Mouton, Maxim Beraud, Rena
Hopkins Quintilla Morgan and
Carrie May Miller.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-01-05


Office he devoted the same earn
est and CONSCIENTIOUS work that
had characterized his entire
work as a teacher, and the school
system was held closely along
the progressive and systematic
lines inaugurated by Supt. Allie
man and followed by his sue
cessor Mr.. Roy. With his eff
cheney and qualifications for the
Office aud especially because of
his thorough knowledge and ia
miliarity with the school system
of the parish, we greatly r..
greet that the Board did not re-
tain his services.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-01-05
The Cane Crop.

La. Planter.
The past week brought q general
rain throughout the sugar district,
and it was heartily welcomed all
along the line. The long drought,
while it aided the harvesting Of the
crop and greatly expedited the gaind-
ing operations, had become decidedly
persona o grata" now that the
campaign is virtually over, and the
fall planted cane, Of which there does
not appear to have been any con-
siderable amount however, was in
jeopardy. The land has now been
put in good shape and work on the
1909 crop will begin hopefully and
quite a heavy planting seems to be
contemplated generally throughout
the sugar belt.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-01-05
Tuesday, January 5. 1909.
SUPERINTENDENT ELECTED
BY SECRET BALLOT.

BY SECkEI BALLOI.
In electing the Parish Super.
intendent of schools Saturday by
secret ballot, the School Board
may have been within their legal
rights. but we believe that in so
doing they have laid themselves
liable to just criticism for intro
ducing any form or appearance
Of secrecy into their proceed.
ings.
It is one of the fundamentals
of our popular form of govern.
ment that all the official acts of
the peoples representatives
should be open to the public.
And since our representative
bodies are composed of members
from the various wards, parishes
and other divisions of our State
and country, it is especially ne.
cessary that the vote of each rep
resentative upon the various
questions which are acted on by
the bodies of which they are
members, should be open so that
their constituents. may know
their stand.
In the present instance the Sc
lection of one of the most impor.
tant officers for the parish was in
question. an officer upon whom
will largely rest the responsible
ity of the school system of the
parish, and yet in this exceed.
ingly important matter the
citizens of the parish are de-
prived, by the secret ballot, of
their right to know how each
member of the Board voted on
the question. Such action, in
our opinion. is undemocratic and
opposed to good public policy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-01-05
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
under the firm name of Im%mergluck &
Schifftan has been dissolved by mu.
tual consent. Mr.. Immergluck is au.
thorized to collect all outstanding &C.
counts, and also assume all liabilities.
Signed:
MAX IMMERGLUCK.
GEO. SCHIFFTAN.
Lafayette, La, December %, 1908.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-01-05
s27S,519 q
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of LAFAYETTE.

l, Chas. 0. Mouton, president, and
l, j.. J. Davidson, cashier, of the
above-named bank, do soIemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
CHAS. o. MOUTON, President.
j. j. DAVIDSON, Cashier.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-01-05

A number of ladies met at the Cor
don Hotel the afternoon before New
Years andhad an enjoyable card party.
After an exciting series of games il
was found that the prizes had been
captured as follows: Mrs. Alex Mou-
ton, a pretty chop plate: Mrs. Frank
Broussard, a cut glass olive dish;
Mrs. G. M. Parkerson, dainty vase OF
fancy ware. Mrs. Parkerson pre-
scented the vase. to the guest Mrs. VIM.
Clegg, of st. Louis. Mrs. w. E.
Lester was present by special INVITA-
ton and punched the cards as the
games progressed. Judge Lester
served a delicious lunch of chicken
salad, cheese straws, olives, sardine
sandwiches, Roman punch, lady fing-
ers, coffee and whipped cream. Those
present were: Mines. H. L. Ducrocq,
G. l. Young, Frank Broussard. Jas.
Parkerson, G.. Nj. Parkerson, e..
Jeanmard. B. N. Corona, B. j. Pei
lerin, J.. A. Sparkman, of Shreve-
port, N. Abramson, Alex Mouton. A..
M. Martin, Prugh, Chas. Muller, p.
c. Bennett. Guests Mrs. VIM. Clegg
of St. Louis and Mrs. w. E. Lester.