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Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-24

where the three Italians are employed as members of the railroad section gang. Crandall. who up to a few days ago. was employed on the section, says that he went up to the section house for visit and when he was leaving one of the men followed him out of the building and hit him with a big stone that was thrown with such force as to nearly knock him down. Gran dall says that all the men were sober and that they had no arguments. Dep uty Sheriff Grimshaw was called and not being able to determine which man threw the stone, they refusing to tell he locked three of them up. From the pocket of one a knife was taken with sharp pointed blade 8 3-4 inch es long.
 Personal Mention.
 Miss Gladys Burroghs of Boston is at her home in Danielson.
 Henry Getty of Worcester was at his home here over Sunday
 Ray Smith of Boston spent Sunday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. C. M. Smith.
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OFFICIAL INSPECTION.
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Find Fire and Police Departments Up to Highest Standards.

Mayor Dunn, with the board of al- dermen, excepting Alderman Hayden officially attended the annual inspec-
 ton of the fire department and the
 spring inspection of the police depart
 'ment Saturday afternoon.
 The official party first visited police 1 headduarters and inspected same at 2 o'clock, and was then driven to Hilton 1 Hose company, No. 3. where a thor | ough inspection of the house, apparat-
 us and company was made. The may | or delivered one of his felicitous ad- dresses, mplimenting the foreman | and men upon their excellent appear
 ance and the condition of the quarters. The party then visited Montgomery Hose company, No. 2, and next the Bank street station, where Excelsior HOOK and Ladder company, No. l. and Alert Hose company. No. l. are hous- ed and Chief Websters quarters are
 situated. The same programme was
 carried out at each place. Various
 minor needs and repairs in the several
 houses were called to the attention of
 the city officials. Mayor Dunn paid
 many deserved compliments to Chief
 wooster, the board of fire engineers.
 the foremen of the several companies and the men of the various branches or the service for their efficiency and the pride with which their parapher- VI eA9 hIpL III 6lld pG. I1b LIldDkcQ all in behalf of the city for the readi- ness of their response to and the full fiiment of every duty that has devolv- ed upon them.
 When the inspection at the Bank street house was concluded, at $40 o'clock, the party returned to police Headquarters and made an inspection Captain Richmond ordered out the full force, which made an excellent show ing in dress uniforms, with summer helmets and white gloves. Every mem. Der, from Captain Richmond and Lieut.. killourey down to Allan McArthur. the shortest man on the force, met the most eSacting requirements. Here also the mayor warmly commended cap tain, lieutenant and men, compliment ing all upon Nheir fine appearance and l styling them the equal of any in the l commonwealth for a city the size of l Willimantic.
 Mayor Dunn and party then return | ed to the Bank street house. where the | Alert Hose company was called out to | make hitch with length of hose. to | demonstrate some new automatic | couplers for making connections with | nozzles and hydrants. The hitch was made to the hydrant at the corner of Meadow and Bank streets.
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M'eREGoR POST
To Decorate Graves at DayviIle and
 East kiIIingly.

The members of McGregor post. C. A. R.. will go to Dayville Sunday morning, escorted by St. James band and will decorate the graves of veter- ans in the Dayville cemeteries. As is their custom the post will also go to South Klllingly Sunday afternoon and hold their annual memorial exercises with services in the Congregational church conducted by Rev. w. B. Greene, pastor of the Baptist church at East Killingly.
 Knew What Wasn't So.
 A young mana little more than 20 but under 25-sat in the coach of the northbound train Saturday after noon, gazing out a window at the driz- gle dimmed prospect of that section Of Danielson around the railroad sta- ton. The train was waiting for or ders and the young fellow filled in the time telling a friend about his own age what he thought he knew about the town. This is a borough" be- gan young MT. Positive. T don't know just what the population is, but it must be somewhere around 10000. It hasn't changed much in the past twen- ty years. That street out there looks about the same to me"
 Where does that line run?" asked his friend, as an electric car swung around the corner.
 ITO Willlmantic," said the youth with the fund of information-and the car was marked Danielson, Putnam and Webster.
 That building over there is the new town hall" he blithely continued, pointing out the Attawaugan house and then ,as the train pulled out, in response to an inquiry from his friend who wanted to know what the big gray building (Wood's) north of the sta tion was, he said; That Is the new postof1ce and telephone exchange and that brick building over there (poirt- ing to the telephone building) is the central fire station"
 The listener was almost prepared to hear the new factories at Industrial place pointed out as the Wilcox and Wescott old peoples home, but when the train reached that point the very confident young man was stumped. He twisted and sQuinted out through the rain, trying ot get a line on what was doing in the buildings, and after as careful an inspection as the living train would permit. settled back in his seat without a single remark. He couldn't figure out what the factories were there for, and, wonderful to re- late, knew nothing about them.
 As a man who knew so many things that were not true about this town he was of interest to the Danielson peo- pie within earshot.
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George LiIIey,s Motion Seconded

The presidents insistence that there snail be a notable economy in naval expenditure should easily meet with d favorable response. We know of no de- partment of the government in which retrenchment Is more practicable. Sec retary Meyer will have only to abolish half dozen perfectly useless navy yards. perhaps more. and concentrate the shops and purchasing agencies in those that are retained and he will have lopped off the ten millions of ex- penditure mentioned, and more.
 Of course in doing this the adnninjs tration will encounter the frantic op- position of all the polite grafters and beneficiaries of the old system now in congress, but the administration can do it if so minded. and all this protes- tation of economy can be spared New York Sun.
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WlLLlMANTlC.
Bath Robinson Marriage on Saturday
 Eveninq.

'AOS'"SOH mdTTlage on SaeurdaS
 Evening.
 On Saturday evening Mabel Ermina oldest daughter of MT. and Mrs. flames V. Roblnson of 374 Ash street, was united inn marriage with Robert Nil. ton. youngest son of Mrs Marv M M Bath. Only relatives and a few inti-
 mate friends were present
 Ihe house was handsomely decorat- eu With Ilacs, apple blossoms and Ierns. In the library was an alcove at one end of which was an arch banked with dogwood, lilacs, apple Dlossons and interwoven with delicate aernS' while across the top was a Irleze of wisteria. Candelabra stood on small altar-like stand in the cen- ter of the floral bower.
 At ( o'clock to the Lohengrin we'd dlng march, played by Miss Laura Chesbro, a cousin of the bride. the bridal party entered the library and advanced to the alcove. Master Ev- erett Robinson was ring bearer, and Bernice Robinson sister of the bride. ana Gertrude Rosebrooks were ribbon girls. The little girls were dressed in white. The bride-eIect and groom fol- lowed. The brides dress was white, princess style, lace trimmed. She car ried lilies of the valley and ionduils.
 The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. Maplesden of Sufield, acting pastor of the First Baptist church. Alter the ceremony a reception was held. An elaborate luncheon was serv- ed by Mrs. Frank E. Read, Misses Es- tella $. and Nellie J. Harbison and Mss Gertrude B. Crane.
 The decorations throughout the house were arranged by Mrs. Read, Mrs. E. B. Crane and Miss Crane, and received many compliments.
 large number of beautiful presents were received by the bride. Mir. and Mrs. Bath left shortly before 8 o'clock In an automobile for a brief honey- moon in Rhode Island
 Upon their return they will reside for 2 time with the brides parents at 374 Ash street. The bride is prominently Identified with various activities at he First Baptist church. The groom Is one of the popular young men in the sity. being employed in the Boston store for years. MT. and Mrs. Bath friends
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Miss Maud Larue leaves today (NLon- | day) for Bayonne. N. J. John Falconer of Worcester is the new boss weaver at the mill of the ! Bay State Worsted company. Louis R. Fitch of Southbridge was the guest of friends in Putnam over Sunday.
 John McNeary of Worcester takes the place of Frank Weatherhead, re- signed, as boss weaver at the mill of the Putnam Woolen company.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Gauthier are visiting friends in Canada.
 Rev. c. IT. Van Natter of North Grosvenordale was the speaker at the Methodist church Sunday evening.
 To Confer Second Degree.
 Cargill council, K. of C., will confer the second degree on a class of candi- dates this week Thursday evening.
 Notwithstanding the threatening weather conditions, the Putnam team left for Norwich Saturday afternoon to play the game scheduled at Sachem rark.
 Bay State Worsted Company Starts
 Work.
 Several hands are at work in the mill of the Bay State Worsted com pany and 1t Is understood that the plans are to have the plant running to its full capacity in a few weeks.
 Chilly Circus Day.
 Saturday was circus day in Putnam but the cold northeaster chilled the ambition of many who intended to see the Washburn shows which exhibited on Tatem's lot.
 Counterfeit Half Dollars.
 The circulation of spurious silver coins. principally half dollars, is re- ported from nearby towns on the trol- ley line. The bad money has been found circulating in such quantities as to attract attention and the careful scrutiny of business men and others handling much money.
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STOLE WHEEL AT STATION.
AIphonse Rosseau Captured by consta
 bIe Holbrook-sent to Jail.

 Alphonse Rosseau, 22, of uncertain | residence, but who probably drifted into this section from northern New England was given ninety days in jail in the city court Saturday in addition to costs amounting to s19.e0 for steal ing a bicycle at the station which had been undergoing repairs in Putnam and was being returned to it's owner at Pomfret' school. Rosseau headed for Pomfret and telephone message put Henry Bolbrook, a constable in that town, on his trail. Constable IIolbrook went after the fellow with his team and came upon him near the town farm. The constable spied Rosseau riding the wheel towards him and at the proper time pulled up his horse and leaped out before the thief. Ros- seau jumped off the wheel, threw it at the constable's feet and made a dash across the field for liberty Mir. Hol- brook can do some stunts as a sprint CT. but he let Rosseau run himself out before he tried real hard to get him. When Rosseau began to slack up constable Holbrook put on some speed. captured his man and delivered him for trial.
 The wheel was not damaged.
 Briefs.
 L. o. Williams has been elected a vice president of the Suburban Press association.
 MT. and Mrs. John Phillips of Wan. regan have been guests of Putnam friends.
 Stephen Wing continues to recover from recent illness.
 May Ask for Half Holiday.
 Some of the clerks in Putnam are considering petitioning the business men for half holiday during July and August. The plan is not in general practice in Putnam. although it has been adopted by certain stores. In Dayville and Moosup many of the stores are closed one afternoon a week during July and August
 City Notes.
 F. Raymond Gilpatric of Amherst college spent the week end with his | parents, MT. and Mrs. George GMoatric in Fremont street
 Mir. and Mrs. E. NJ. Wheaton spent Sunday with their son, Raymond | Wheaton, at Amherst college.
 $500 Gift Was from Mrs. Bard.
 An item recently published in The | Bulletin regarding a gift Of $500 from | }. s. Bard of Brooklyn to the Day lkimball hospital should have read from Mrs. J. S. Bard of Brooklyn to the woman's board of the Day -Kimbar hospital.
 Raymond Kennedy spent Sunday in Norwich, the guest of W. D. Tillson, of the Broadway grammar school.
 Rev Elliot Talmadge of wauregan delivered sermon at the morning ,ervice in the Second Congregational church Sunday.
 Invitation from Grand Army.
 The Pages of Arthur of the Second Congregational church have received In invitation from the Grand Army post to assist in the exercises on Me- norial day.
 Union c. E. Meetind.
 A union meeting of the Y. P. S. C. F. md the Juniors was held in the Con- 'regational chapel Sunday evening. at
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Sailed fnr IraIand

Mrs. Mary Welch and four children of Jackson street, with Mir. and Mrs Patrick Pickett and Miss Bridget Ca rey, sailed from New York Saturday for visit to Ireland.
 Attorney P. J. Danahy, administra- tor Of the estate of Joseph Roi, has made application to the probate court for permission to sell certain real es- tate belonging to the estate.
 Burton M. Welch and family of Gro ton passed the week end with relatives In Chaplin, their former home.
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Closing Social of A. B. S.

Willimantic lodge. No. 12O. American Benefit society. gave Its last social and dance of the season in it's hall Saturday evening, the affair proving to be one of the most enjoyable. Punch was served during the evening. Music was furnished by the Thread City Cyclers orchestra. Prof. Bennett of Norwich prompted. This committee was in charge; Calvin c. Parish W.. D. Lason, Loyal Plaisted, George Hicks, George Fay, Robert MacKelI and R. J. Warner
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New Britain.

New Britain--E. R. Hallmark. the organist and choir director of the Swedish Lutheran church. who return ed from Sweden last week, was ten- dered a reception in the church par lors by the mixed and male choirs of the church.
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Hartford.-At the annual meeting of the Hartford branch of the Guild of St. Barnabas for Nurses, held at Trim ity church. delegates were chosen to the national council to be held in New port. R. l., in September next. The number of associates and members on the roll of the branch, some of them nonresident, is over 100.
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Funeral of Raymond B. Baker.

The funeral of Raymond B. Baker, the little son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph E. Baker of Elm street, was held Sat urday afternoon from the house at 2 o'clock. Rev. Louis M. Flocken. pas tor of the Methodist Episcopal church, oihciated. Burial was in Willimantic cemetery. Elmore & Shepard were in charge.
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which there was special music render ed by a quartette composed of Mrs. F. w. Seward. Miss Hattie Inman, Messrs. Henry M. Morse and Arthur M. Clarke. The topic of the service was Lessons from the Birds and Flowers"
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gown of the senior class, fresh inter- est has been raised in this phenomenal young student who by graduating next month will win the distinction of be- Ing the youngest boy who has ever completed a regular course in college and gone forth with class honors.
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Hospitality of HiIItops Greatly Enjoy.

Hilltop Hose company. No. 3. WiIIl- mantle fire department royalty enter tained it's members, active and asso- ciate. with their guests, at it's quarters on the hill Saturday evening. An ex- ceilent supper was rellshed by all. A me Informal programme of vocal and lnstrumental numbers was rendered by various members and guests. Games were also enjoyed, a number of close and spirited contests being the result,
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WHO THREW THE STONE?
One of Three Men in Custody Struck
 Albert E. Crandall,

Nicholas Maspee, Lester Jose and Henry Pasco spent Sunday in the po- lice station awaiting a hearing this morning, when they will probably have decided to tell which one of them is guilty of throwing stone that in- ficted an ugly scalp wound in the left side of Albert E. Crandalrs head. The happening occurred up at Dayvills
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A Word from the Far we.t.

The late Governor Lilley of Connec- lieut.. was one of the few men who dared to beard the bureaucracy lion in dts den at Washington. While a mem Der Of congress he most effectually stirred up the submarine boat scandal and, while he ran up against forces which were too strong for him, he made such shakeup among the dry bones and the grafters that the agitation has not yet entirely ceased. Governor Lil- ley was an honest man and a practical man, and his investigation of the shameless manner in which the gov ernment was being buncoed by the sub- marine manufacturers entitled him to the thanks of all honest people. For this service alone, if for no other, he will not soon be forgotten in Washing ton naval circles.- Portland Oregonian
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Admiral Swift Addresses ersx Club.

Sunday noon the members of the Grex club and others listened to an instructive talk by Admiral William Swift, T. s. N, commandant of the Boston navy yard. Admiral Swift is a brother of Mrs. c. R. UtIey of this city and is visiting here for a few days.
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Good Trout Fishinq.

Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton and his Hartford friend caught 56 fine trout Friday from 8 a. m. to D. m. up Ash ford way. and MT. Fenton got his share of the spoil. The bunch around Mitch" Laramie's are a bit sore.
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Dance in Washburn Hall.

The dance in Washburn hall Satur- day evening was well attended, those present enjoying themselves immense ". Music was furnished by Helmold's orchestra.
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CITY Vs. COUNTRY.
Grange to Debate Opportunities of
 Each

Members of Killingly grange will hear debate this (Monday) evening on the subject Resolved, That the country offers as good business open lngs for young men as the city does" Ray W. Pellett and Miss c. Ella Dav will have the affirmative and Frank J. G. Bailey and Frank L. Bennett the negative.
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To Visit Norwich R. A.

Grand Warden Otto E. Robinson of this city will make an official visit to Norwich council, Royal Arcanum, Tues day evening.
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Columbia Road Improvenoen+.-

The new Columbia state road is fn- ished except for a little cleaning up by the contractors and removing the tools. It was a grading job only, and a, little later a topdressine of gravel will probably be put on the part just graded.
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George F. Stiles is in New York on business for the American Thread company for a few weeks.
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First Communion cIass

class of about forty children re- celved first communion at o'clock at St. Joseph's church Sunday morning.
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Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

1 ing. one, and the address was vigorour and clearly delivered. Many among the audience remained after the fine lecture to meet the forceful and enter taining speaker.
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Somers.--Nfrs. Frances Sunderland entertained a company of friends on "Wednesday evening at her Somers- vile home at a linen shower in honor fo Miss Ida Raymond Jdbbe, da1gh- ter of Landlord and Mrs. George F. Kibbe, of the hotel. whose engage 1hent was recently announced.
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Lucius M. Knight of Hartford was the gnest of his parents, Mir. and Mrs c. M. Knight of Chaplin, over Sunday.
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Mrs. J. E. Lillie has moved from Main street to No. 123 Valley street, corner of North street.
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Dr. and Mrs. Orrin Witter and moth CT, of Hartford. are in Chaplin, and have opened the Witter home for a few weeks.
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The afternoon trolleys carried heavy freights to and from southern points Sunday, and a number visited the Camp Ground.
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Miss Laura Baker, with her sister. Mrs. John Tuckerman of Moosup, left Saturday for Chatham, Mass
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Mrs. Will Dorman, who has been passing a few weeks at her cottage in Pine Grove, Mantle, is inthe city vis- iting relatives.
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Ebenezer Baker leaves Tuesday for Chatham, Mass, to accompany the body of his wife to that place for bur ial.
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Mrs. W. A. Reed of Boston is the guest of her father, O. A. Sessions, for a few days.
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Arthur B. Lincoln of Hartford. for merly of this city, was the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. c. Lincoln of Maple avenue, Saturday.
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Meriden.-A curious thing was mo- ticed at the railroad station a day or two ago. On large truck were a number of salssmens trunks. On the end of one the letters c. A. s. ap- peared and on one just below if the inscription was G. A. B. Both were considered good qualifications for salesmen.
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Postmaster and Mrs. W. c. Hinman of Great Harrington, Mass, have been visiting their son. Attorney George E. Hinman, and family of Windham road.
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Mrs. Martha A. B. Conine is the leader Of the new society, the Woman's Pub :. lie Service league. recently organized Tn Colorado. The object of the society is to work for public improvements.
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PERSONS TALKED ABOUT.

King Haakon was the first contriou. TOT to Ceptain Amundsen's polar ex- petition. He gave S5,000.
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Local Briefs.

States Attorney Hadlai A. Hull of New London was Willimantic visitor Saturday.
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Mir. Sidney Lee is engaged in deliv- ering at Oxford a series of lectures on The Literary Relations of England and France in the Sixteenth Gen. tury"
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WHERE ARE THE DEAD?
J. P. Rutherford Answers Question at
 Town Hall.

Town hall was we'll filled Sunday afternoon with an appreciative audi
 ence that listened attentively to an able lecture delivered by the eminent law yern J. F. Rutherford of New York, on Where Are the Dead? The sneakerss exposition of the theme was an inspir-
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DANIELSON.

Flurries of Snow Early Saturday Mornins-Granse Debate-McGree or Posts Plans for Memorial Sum- day-Albert E. Crandal's Head Cut by Blow of Stone.
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reenwieh.-Governor Weeks has appointed George W. Brush harbor- -aastA= fAr term of three years.
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JuneBrideS

win find 1t to their advantage to visit our Store this month. We are show ing a fine line of high grade and medium priced goods. It Is hard to give any adequate idea Of all we have to offer, so we issue a general invita- ton to come to our store and we will be pleased to show you our line.
 We have furnished over 5000 homes. Let us show you what we can do for your home.
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Rev. MT. Lawson of Union supplied the pulpit of the Congregational church at Chaplin Sunday. being en- tertained at the home of Wilbur Lan- phear.
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Mrs. Isabella McCosh, wife of the late president of Princeton university mas just celebrated her 92d birthday J. W. Alexander has finished a portrait of Mrs. McCosh which he has given to the university
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Effort has been made to persuade William Allen White editor of the Elm roria Gazette and magazine writer. 10 enter Kansas politics in the next state campaign as candidate for lieutenant governor. In a letter written en route for Europe Mir. White wisely declines to letter his public usefulness in any such fashion.
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M. Jusserand, French ambassador to the United States. has accepted an in vitation to attend the reception and lawn fets to be given in honor of Pres ident and Mrs. Taft at Center Hill mansion on the evening of May 1e