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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

A. Mitchell, of New Orleans, is guest of
the Southern Hotel for few days.
DR.. Payne, of Vaudeville was Covington
visitor Monday.
Mr.. T. R. Middlemiss, of New Orleans,
who will leave very soon for his new home
in Schenectady, N. Y, spent the weekend
with his neice, Mrs E. H. Richard.
Robert Montgomery, of Vicksburg, Miss,
Geo. Steadman and family, Of Wilson, La,
and B. C. Holman, of New Orleans, are
guests Of Mrs. C. V. Quave.
The Misses Allan entertain their guests
with bridge evening every Monday. Last
Monday Mesdames c. Fee, C. Cotton, J.
Fitzpatrick, Of New Orleans; Misses Lilly
and Stella Allan, Clara and Julia Arbour, Of
Baton Rouge, Katherine Hurley, Iona and
conclusion of the games dainty Dutch col
lar of lace was founnd to belor g to Miss
Lona Allan, as the best player.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Prague, of Riverside
Inn, entertained few friends with an in
formal dance Thursday night.
A very pleasant and informal dance was
given in honor of Miss Enola Smith, Tues
day evening in the large DINING room Of
the Southern Hotel, to splendid music fur
|nished by Amedee Guyol. The members Of
Tau Gamma Fraternity Camp, as we'll as
several pretty visiting girls were present.
Among those who danced were: Misses Mae
Poole Alma Ads, C. Francis, H. Kent, A.
Peroncel, E. Smith, A. Hutchinson. A. Hep
Ter, and E. Richard Messrs. 0. Hebert, D.
Weaver, J. Zeidler, E. J. Skinner, N. A.
Weiss, R. E. Sherwood, H. Cotton, D. Null
lory, N. Oriole, N. FitzSimons, N. Hebert,
A. Smith, V. Noise, J. Champagne, J. H.
Young, J. Hutchinson, A. Dulion, E. Mar
rero L. Hebert, c. and L. Champagne and
Barclay Smith, also Mr. aid Mrs Chas.
Loop, Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Heintz, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. D. Kentzel, Mrs. Cora Robinson and
Mrs. Hall, of Memphis.
Mrs. Paul J. Lacroix has as her guests,
Misses Alice and Ellen Banville
Mrs. T. M. Burns was Vaudeville visitor
Wednesday.
Edward Hill, wife and little daughter,
Marjory, with Mrs. Hills sister, Miss Edith
Richard, all of New Orleans, are the guests
of their aunt, Mrs. L. Champagne, on 23d
Avenue.
Mrs. E. T. Allan left Wednesday to visit
friends and relatives in Hammond and New
Orleans.
Mrs. F. C. Loret is the guest of her mother,
Mrs. Powell, in New Orleans.
H. Joeckel and Margaret Joeckel spent
Wednesday as guests of Miss Helen Ratio.
The Kings Daughters day at Vaudeville,
held by the Covington circle, Wednesday,
was decided success. The motor car ex-
cursion, together with refreshments, brought
in a neat sum that will help quite good
deal in the good work Rest Awhile is doing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31
Vaudeville Notes

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Brinkmann, of Brookhaven,
have rented the residence of their grandmother Mrs
Vincent Prieto and occupying it for the summer
| Mr.. and Mrs. Seago are summerng in Vaudeville.
! Miss Mary Rodd spent the day in Vaudeville, the
| guest of Mrs. Seago.
The entertainment for the benefit of the fire engine
was grand financial success.
| Mrs D. A. Treadway and daughter, Miss Lana
| Brnkman, of Houston, Texas, are visiting Mrs.
| Prieto.
The Misses Dill, of New Orleans, are spending a
few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. Lemley
Mrs. Geo. Bierhorst spent several days in New Or
leans last week. several of her nieces returned to
to Vaudeville for several weeks.
Miss Olga Sairazn, of New Orleans, is a guest of
Dr. and Mrs. Bauer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Males, with their children are the
guests of Mrs. Shells.
Mr.. E. Where was pleasant visitor to his family
at the home of Mrs. Colomb
Miss Rosetta Baquie. of New Orleans, with her
nephew, Maurice Chapins, are spending sometime
with friends in our town.
Mrs. Messina, nee Anthaume, and Mrs Pierre
Anthaume, of New Orleans, were the guests of
friends Wednesday.
The Misses Rosetta, of the Crescent City, are
visiting the family of Mr. Trauth
most enjoyable affair of last week was the euchre
party given by Mr.. and Mrs. Tuck Miller to few of
their intimate friends Refreshments were served
and after having enjoyed pleasant evening the
guests left for home The winner of the first prize
was Mr. ANTI, a beautiful and-painted sofa pillow
the BOBBY prize won by Mr.. E. Glackner. Among
the invited guests were Mesdames Alice Bonnet.
ANTI and Miller, and Messrs. Walter Bonnet Capt
Eddie Glockner, ANTI and Tuck Miller
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31
Abita News and Society Notes.
BY OUR ABITA CORRESPONDENTS.

Mrs Peyret and little son are spending awhile in
| the Crescent City.
Messrs. A. Carralho, C. L. Richard and c. Jaufroid
were business visitors here
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard, accompanied by their
daughter, Anna left Sunday for New Orleans for a
short stay.
James F. Keeney, after spending sometime at the
Long Branch Hotel, returned to New Orleans
Wednesday.
Mrs. G. H. Tichenor. Jr is visiting friends in New
Orleans.
Mrs. R. H. Hall left Tuesday for short stay in
the Crescent City
Mrs. Clements and party of friends were visitors
to Covington Saturday.
Miss Anita Won de Haar is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. J. P. Rausch for few weeks.
Mr.. J. Cahill and charming daughter Marguerite,
visited CoVington Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Seymour Smith spent Sunday and Monday with
his family here.
Miss w. Kennedy and little sister, after spending
several weeks here, returned to their home in New
Mrs. Fred Schmidt and daughters are among the
guests at Long Branch Hotel
Mrs. c. L. Grele and Master Clearance left SUNDAY
to spend awhile in the Crescent City.
Mr.. Frank E. Smith was welcome visitor to bita
last week.
Mr. Harry suayne spent Sunday with friends and
relatives here.
Mr. A Klosan is the guest of his mother and
sister for few weeks
Mrs. j. Hardouin, Jr and children left Sunday
evening for short stay in the Crescent City.
Miss Cora Stockfeth, after spending several months
at the Long Branch Hotel will leave Sunday for her
home in Buras, La. During her stay she won MANY
friends who deeply regret her departure.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31
TO STOP GOVERNMENT PRINTING.

The fight that has been made against the
printing of address cards on envelopes by
the United States Government will not only
result in the abolition of this practice, but
in having this, as we'll as all other printing
needed by the post Offices throughout the
the country done in the town in which the
office is situated. It is understood that a
bill providing for this is being prepared I'M
der the supervision Of the President himself.
Such provision would not only be of great
benefit to the postal towns, but may be an
economic move on the part of the Govern
ment. It will at all events be a popular
measure
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31
Bayou LaCOmbe Notes.

DR.. MCGEE and family left last week for the Sea-
shore Camp Grounds.
]. H. Davis New Orleans visitor Tuesday,
Mr.. A. Coffee, of Chnchuba, and Miss Birdie
Bridges, of Vaudeville the guests of Misses
Eva and Pearl Todd, Sunday.
DR.. Paine and Jack Schields, of M andeville, were
business visitors here Tuesday.
Mrs. James Barranger and children spent Tuesday
at Bonfouca, the guests of her sister, Mrs J. A.
Todd.
Mr.. and Mrs Berry Todd are the happy parents of
another little daughter.
DR.. B. L. Schroeder, of New Orleans, visited here
Wednesday.
Mrs. ]. A. Todd spent Wednesday in sHdell
TWO OF US.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31
William Brennan.

Mr.. William Brennan died at his home in Boston
street last Monday, July &c, 1909 at $40 O'Clock p
m. His death was caused by dropsy. He had been
i'll for long time and it was not expected that ne
was contractor and builder and one of the old
time residents of Covington. He leaves sister,
Miss lilly Brennan.
The funeral took place from the residence, Tuesday
afternoon at O'clock Rev. E. A. Rennie officiating.
The remains were entered in the Covington
cemetary
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31
Dairymen Organize.

The st. Tammany Dairymen organized Thursday
evening with the following officers Charles Bradley
President Louis Heintz, Vice President; N. Trep-
amer, Secretary Treasurer.
Joseph Snyder H. P. Bougere and Theo. Paderas
were appointed Committee on Bylaws and Consti
tuition.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31
Change in Schedule.

The St. Tammany Railway has made change in
service to the public From a. m. till 5 p. m. cars
will leave Vaudeville for Covngton every hour;
Abita, for Covington every hour from 92O to $40;
Abta for Mandeville every hour from 1910 to 6:10
leave Covington every hour from 10 a. m. to 600
p. m.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31
A Supper to Troop G.

MIR. Warren Badon, proprietor of the New Com
mercia Hotel, entertained the members of Troop C,
Monday evening with supper prepared by Mr.. Geo.
Deschamps. The troopers attended in dress uniform
and the occasion was one of much enjoyment
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

While playing at seasaw Tuesday morning, the Iii
tured and dislocated his left arm near the elbow
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31
Palmer-BaziIe

Last Sunday, July Is, Mr.. Francis Palmer an
Miss Lena Bazile, were quietly married in Pear
River After the ceremony, the bridal party left 70
New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

William White and E. Smith, of Sun, were arrested
Emile Talley, charged with running blind tiger.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

Don't forget the dance to be given by the Mystic
Club at the Abita pavilion on August Z. This clut
devotes its receipts to the upbuilding of Abits
Springs and it's entertainments not only popular
but enjoyable. Admission Is cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31
BASEBALL.

The Bogausa team defeated Covngton at Enter
prise Park Sunday. The game was the best that has
been played here this season, and ives anybodys
game up to the finish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31
Dance at Abita Springs Tonight

There will be dance at the pavilion at Abita
Springs tonight for the benefit of the pavilion fund.
Everybody should assist in making the affair sue
cess. There will be good music and pleasant time
for all who attend,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

Mr.. Clarence Richard was quite painfully injured
at the ball game Sunday. He was stepping back
ward among the seats when his foot went into hole,
throwing him on his face knocking out two teeth
and severely cutting his lip.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

Editor of Farmer,
Our entertainment in aid of the fire engine fund
was success and after paying $25 for the hail. SIS
for an imported band of musicians, our home band
refusing to play for less than $780, we will net
$50, increasing the total cash. to date to over
$500. Many thanks due DR.. and Mrs. Fisher, Mr.
and Mrs. F. E. Yix, Mrs. L. M. Thomson, Mrs. C.
A Dayld, Mr, ana MRS. :. N. Miller Mrs. Fassman
John West, who worked so faithfully to make it a
success MRS. G. s. G.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

Methodist quarterly conference and revival NEE
ings will be held at Fitzgerald, beginning to-day ar
lasting week or ten days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

See the Midsummer bargrin sale of J. Stern & So
on first page.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

Lucas Buckhalter, who was arrested recently for
riding his horse onto trestle and acting peculiarly
sion, was taken to his home in Franklinton, Tuesday,
by his brother, L. P. BuckhaIter and L. E. jenkins.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

party of Tulane Students came over from New
Orleans, on the Josie, Sunday morning, and went
John c. Zeider N A. Weiss, E. J. Skinner, R. E.
Sherwood and DIR. G. N. Weiss.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

supt. Thos. Agnew, of New Orleans, made aft
davlt before Judge Burns against Catherine Taylor,
moving Jones' two children out of the Jurisdiction Of
the Juvenile Court of New Orleans, into St. Tam
many Parish in violation of order of Judge Wilson.
Judge Burns issued an order that the children be
turned over to the New Orleans officials.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-31

A merry party Of Young folks enjoyed hayride
last Wednesday night, being chaperoned by Mrs;
the ride with dance at her home and watermelon
party: Those present were: Misses Abel and Katie
Grassln, Ida and Anita Melodouse, Viola Gillespie,
Nerna Oertlng, Enola Smith, of Gulfport Edna and
Madeline Bronchial Messrs. John Fayne Harry
Provost, Bert Hadden, Chester Oertling. Julian
GSrassin, James McHardy, John Grassin and Vaughn
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
A HARD CASE

Imagine a man so low with kidney
disease that he had to sit up night
and dav. He even had TO sleep sitting
M being unable TO lay in his bed or
stand on his feet Yet such was the
nnal condition of w. r. Marquis, the
well.known business man of Barlow,
Fla,
He went to a sanitarlum in Mem
phis. where he was attended by three
physicians. They gave up the case
and advised that he go home.
On his return he heard of and sent
for the new emolicnt treatment
The fourth week the heart and
dropsy began tC mend. and the fourth
month he was walking all over the
town without cane or crutches and
he permits this reference,
No matter what kidney disease is
called-whether kidney trouble, Neph-
ritis or Bright's Discase-it Is infla
nation of the kidneys, and as the old
some futile kidney medicines are hid
ney exc.tants. YOU can see why they
failed in his case as they have tn
yours.
Fulton's Renal Compound is the Iirst
successful Renal emolient thus re-
ducing Renal inflammation. and kidney
disease Is now curable FOR the hrst
time. Even serious supposed incur
able forms yield as above.
Literature mailed free. John j.
Fulton Co, San Francisco, Cal
VIM. Driver G Son Drug Co are
our sole agents. ASK for monthly
Rullotin of late recoyerles.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
BlACkMAIL HEARING is
CONTINUED TWO WEEKS

Cincinnati, Dec. 27.-Mrs, Jeannette
Stewart Ford, charged with blackmail,
in connection with the embeZZlement
Of S6I3.o 900 from the Cincinnati offices
OF the Big Four railroad. Will not be
brought TO trial until Jan. 10. Mrs.
Fords attorneys today asked for a
continuance on the ground that their
client had sustained severe fall on
a frozen pavement, and was unable
TO be present.
Mrs Ford's attorneys also filed a
demurrer to the indictment. claiming
that The alleged blackmail levied on
Charles i. WarTiner. former local
treasurer of the Big Four was. If
committed, misdemeauor and not a
felony. The demurrer was overruled.
The postponement means that War
riner viii be held in the local jail, as
he is 10 be the principal witness.
When the Ford trial is concluded he
Will begin his six year term in the
state peDiteDtiary.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
GENERAL AGITATION

Washington. D c.. Dec 27-Frank
Morrison, secretary Of the American
Federation of Labor. explained the
ocming conference of leaders Of the
railroad permanent of the federation
as a step IN the general agitation for
wage Increase all along the line for
railroad men.
While the four bis railroad broth
acknowledgements, conductors, fire
men and trainmen-aTe not members
OF the railroad department. Secre-
tary Morrison said he believed they
would be represented at the confer
ence or If they are not represented
directly. they will work In u measure
with those organizations which are.
Telegraphers, boilermakers, ma
chinists, freight handlers, clerks,
switchmen. and various unions of the
shop workers. comprise the railroad
department of the federation.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28

It Is almost as hard TO give people
credit for what they do AS II Is to
give them credit for merchandise.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
STORM TAKES
HEAVY TOLL

New York. Dec. 27.-With the news
OF the probable loss of the fiye-masted
schooner Davis Palmer. with her crew
OF twelve men, off Boston harbor. and
OF the wrecking Of nine other vessels
along the Massachusetts coast, the
opening chapter OF the toll taken on
| the sea by the storm that swept New
England Saturday night and Sunday,
was barred to the world today.
Cape Cod is still cut Off, and with
the restoration of communication
there 1t Is feared that tale of ma
rine disaster and suffering will be
heard such as never before In this
coasts history
Wrecking brought into Boston har-
Dor today bear evidence OF the loss
of the schooner Davis Palmer. New
port News for Boston, near the en-
trance to the harbor.
A signal box found among the
wreckagc contained a burgee, with
the Palmers name. as also did quar-
tcr-board which was found nearby.
The wreck itself has not been To-
Gated
The three-masted schooner Nam
taslIa was hurled ashore at Scituate
and probably will be a total wreck.
Volunteer life savors with the
brooches boy rescued her crew of ten
men. With a cargo OF lumber she
was bound for Boston from North
Carolina.
The schooner Belle Halliday is
ashore at Brant Point. exposed to the
fury Of the sea. The fate Of her crew
is unknown. but It is believed that
they have been rescued She is from
Philadelphia loaded with railroad iron,
Wate-oeged Sohooners.
On the rocky shores OF Martha's s
vineyard. woterlog$ed schooners are
being swept by every sea. They are
the A. X. Mclean, a British vessel.
bound from Berth Amboy TO Halifax
and the Stonington. Maine. schooner
Maud Seward, Port Reading for Prov
incetown The crews have been TAX
en- off.
At Provincctown. the sloop Bonita
Is aground and In the flats at Ply
mouth harbor are four small schoon-
ers similarly distressed
The work Of flling the gap in the
telegraph and telephone wire systems
and in railroad and trolley lines Is
proceeding The telegraph companies
report a capacity OF about 25 per cent
normal, while telephone facilities have
been restored to the extent of about
rs per cent. Railroad and trolley
line schedules were largely filled to-
day, although delays fro mone-half 10
three hours were noted on railroad
trains
Southwestern Massachusetts, par
ticular Cape Gods sandy peninsula
and Rhode Island. suffered most from
the storm and are still I'm the most
demoralized condition as far as wire
and telephone service go.
Many places in southeastern Mas
sachusetts have not witnessed the
arrival Of a train for two days.
New Bedford and Fall River have
been cut OF from tclegraphic COM
munication since Sunday morning.
Philadelphia, Dec. 27-RaDid strides
were made today in clearing away
snow that has paralyzed railroad and
street car traffic here and In adjoin-
ing sections. and normal conditions
should prevail tomorrow night
Through trains from the west are
arriving al Harrisburg practically on
time, but, because Of the great num-
ber Of delayed trains ahead. they
are being run slowly.
Pennsylvania railroad officials re-
port tonight, that with a few excep-
tions, all its trains are running.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
Did Anty Drudge Wash the World?

New uses for Fels-Naptha are being
discovered every day.
One woman writes us that she finds it
the best thing to clean metal beds. 1t
makes white enamel glisten and polishes
brass till it shines like mirror. And
vermin keep away from bedstead that's
washed regularly with Fels-Naptha.
There are thousand and one uses for
Fels-Naptha besides washing clothes, etc.
1t will clean anything cleanable, from pans
and pots to floors and windows. Do it
perfectly in cool OF lukewarm water.
Cuts the grease on dishes and cooking
utensils, brightens painted woodwork,
whitens floors and freshens up the colors q
oil-cloth or linoleum.
Directions for all kinds of easy cleaning
/, with Fels- -Naptha are to be found on the
red and green wrapper. Follow the m
J carefully.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
BRYAN IN HAVANA.

Havana. Dec. 27.-W. ]. Bryan, on
his way to Jamaica, arrived this
morning He was entertained at
breakfast by the American minister,
Edward V. Morgan. The guests in
cluded the vice president of Cuba, the
governor of Havana province and the
president of the house of representa-
tives.
Mr., Bryan made brief address. eX-
pressing the cordial good wishes OF
the people of the United States to-
ward Cuba. Alters he was presented
by Minister Morgan to President Go
mez.
Mr.. Bryan left tonight for Santiago.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
GRAFT IN BUFFALO
CITY GOVERNMENT

Buffalo. n, Y. Dec, 27.-An eXtrava.
giant use of public funds, favoritism TO
friendly" contractors and other short
comings are charged against eXecu-
tive branches OF the city government
in a report submitted to the trustees
of the chamber of commerce today by
its municipal affairs committee
No charge OF graft is made against
any official. but the report alleges thar
il is shown from city records that sup
plies and work have been paid for by
the city at from SO TO 800 per cent
above market prices; that work has
been iIefHclently done. and that pay
rolls have carried names OF scores of
men WHO make only slight return 10
the city.
The committee recommends the
committee form Of government.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
Imitation

is the sincerest form of flattery.
That is why IT pleases us to hear
that other parties claim to do work
like ours. 1t Is a tribute to the ex-
cellence of our work, which we fully
appreciate. But why not have the or
igInal? Send us your laundry and
dry cleaning and you won't have TO
say they are as perfect as ours. Tho
work will be ours and the real thing
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
"eeeINALo" is UNKNOWN.

Seattle. Wash, Dec. 27-Careful in
vestieation falls to disclose the slight,
est ground for the widely puDllsheu
report Of fight to the summit oil MI
Rainier by Reginald Wetherby' In an
aoroplane. No person of that name Is
known in Spanaway, whore "Wether'
by" is alleged TO have perfected the
machine
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
STREET CAR ACCIDENT FATAL

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 27.-One man
was crushed TO death. boy was seri-
ously injured. and a score OF other
passengers were less seriously hurt
when an lnterurban car on the Detroit
United railway jumped the track last
night, four miles north OF the village
of WaYno
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
PRINCE NOT STABBED.

Pekin, Dec 27.-The report pub
llshed abroad that Prince Chun. the
regent. was stabbed when about 10
enter the palace today. is without the
slightest foundation, No attempt of
any kind has been made on the prince
regent
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
BUSINESS COLLEGE CONVENTION

Louisville. Wyo., Dec. 27.-Five hun
dred delegates representing business
and commercial colleges assembled
hero TODAY for a three days session
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-28
VETERAN PASSES AWAY.

Santa Cruz, Cal, Dec 27.-Ralph O.
Bates, well known civil war Ve'e-
ran and lecturer, died here today