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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-05-20
Admiral Sigsbee
On Maine Disaster

Washington. ID. C.-For the bene.
1T OF the Maine memorial association
which purposes to erect In the national
capital a suitable monument TO the
American sailors who met their death
In the sinking OF the battleship Maine
In Havana harbor on February 10, 1898
Rear Admiral Charles d. Sigsbee, re.
tired. who was In command OF the
vessel at the time, gave an illustrated
lecture describing the disaster
Admiral Sigsbee narrated In detail
the events succeeding the Names de-
parture from Key West for Havana
on January %. 1898. Arriving at
Havana. the Maine was taken by the
pilot to one OF the buoys commonly
reserved for war vessels. 1T was
widely supposed in the United States
that the Maine was afterwards shifted
by the Spanish authority to another
buoy but this was an error. He also
denied that the Maine entered Havana
harboT in a militant condition.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-05-20

Soon viii be warm enough for tho
open.window cOrnet player.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-05-20
HUNTS POTTER OF FRAUD
GOVERNMENT 10 EXPECTING TO
IMPLIcATE FINANciERs.
Baron Who Expired Suddenly After
Expose Was Intimate With
Indicted Weiaher.

New York.-A real hunt for the
man higher up in the sugar trust
cases began Saturday. Starting from
the sugar docks OF the Havemeyef
and Elder refinery Of the American
Sugar Refining company in Williams
burg, the trail leads by winding ana
seemingly impenetrable routes -
Wan rtreet The start and finish are
known, but Il IL the stopping places
between that are to be uncovered.
On the trail are the best detectives
in America. Their success will mean
the implication OF men whose names
are well known In the world II
finance, says Henry l.. Stimson, for.
mer United States district attorney.
and now special deputy attorney
general commissioned TO prosecute
those behind the case OF the II
holes"--the boring OF the weigh scales
in the dock yards by which the beams
were made to lie as TO the amount OF
raw sugar weighed.
Six Sugar weiehers Indicted.
Six men we're indicted Friday IN
blanket indictments which charged
them with "consplring to commit an
offense against the United States
by causing the United States weighers
on duty at the scales TO make false
returns"
These men. with one exception, are
laborers at Si3 a week. The other Is
Oliver Splitter, superintendent OF
docks at $500. The government al.
leges the laborers found an extra s.
bill in their pay envelope each week.
They manipulated the weighing scales.
AS the men directly responsible. they
have been proceeded against Grim.
Inally. and their trials are 20 be
pushed
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-05-20
Engineer Reseues Eight.

a few managed to swim ashore and
eight were rescued in a thrilling man.
ner by John Dear, an engineer OF an
other ferryboat, but the others have
certainly gone to their deaths. It is
believed that not less than 40 men
were crowded into the little vessel.
Among the missing are Albert Ora
ham. Henry Vogley. William Davis,
Anthony Bole. Oscar Butske. William
Burke. George Roberts, Thomas Lang
don. Nicholas Brucker. Frank Neeld,
James Cotter, William Cadugan. VIII
liam Gotheridge, Walter Low, John
Thompson, John Matzula, JetoviRno.
Edward Bruno and Thomas Kennedy.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Judson Armstrong will soon
leave for Stoutsville where he will
make his future home.
John Steel, Jr., moved his fam.
lily to Lancaster last week.
Robert White entertained Clyde
Alstadr and Guy Armstrong last
Sunday for dinner
White Bros. are getting the
Scott lot in good condition and
will soon be ready to offer some
fine lots for sale. This new addi.
tiou will make the most desirable
building lots in town.
Misses Kate and NADIA Holder.
man and Messrs. Cliff MacLin and
Robert White attended the pro.
tracted meeting at Adelphi last
Sunday.
The Bakery purchased new
dough mixer last week and it ar
rived this week. Mr.. Hosler is
enlargine his shop.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

At the Logan post-olllce the gov
ernmept has established a weather
code of flag signals that will give
to the public the probable weather
conditions for twenty-four hours
ahead. The White Flag is fer
fair weather, the Blue Flag for
rain or snow, the Blue and White
Flag for local rain or snow, White
Flag with Black center indi-
Gates cold wave. Any person
will be given card of sigma! ex-
planation by calling at the post
office. These signals will be of
great service to the public as any
person passing the post-otliee may
readily see what the weather will
be for the next twenty,four hours.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18
Happy Ridge

Mrs. Bertha BANTER and two
children spent last week with Mrs.
Mary Springer, of Pine Grove.
Walter Lehmon, of near Logan,
cnlIed on Esquire Gordon and
family Of this place.
Laura Smith spent Wednesday
and Thursday with Mrs. Sarah
Lama and family.
Mrs. Nancy Hufines and daugh-
ter spent Monday with Mrs. Lizzie
Voorhees, and family.
Fred Matex, of SO. Bloomingville
aud friend were seen buggy
riding on this ridge, last sunday.
Elmer Hutlines returned home
from Delaware county, last We'd
nesday.
Charley Willard is working for
Bert Voorhees, at present.
Maize Lame was Gibisonville
caller, Wednesday afternoon.
Bertha and Nadie Hutlines spent
one evening last week with Mrs.
George Voorhees, and family.
Roxy Cupp and Eddie Keller, of
Gibisonvilc, were seen on this
rirloa one dav last week.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18
PlIraGIl

VIM. Wine, wife and two chill
dren were the Sunday guests Of
Noah McCowen and wife.
Goldie Burgoon was visiting
friends at SO. Bloomingville, Sat-
urday.
Mrs Kline and son called on
Mrs. Mary Springer, Sunday.
Emery BANTER, wife and two
children returned home, alter
week visit with their grandmoth.
er.
Mrs. Mary Bnrgoon called on
Jane Woodland, Sunday.
Ira Shisler was on our streets,
Friday.
Rancy Her and Truman Kline
called on Jacob Wine, Sunday.
Bill Springer was on our streets,
one day last week.
Hen Conkle called on his broth
er, Thursday.
John Kern and wife called on
Mrs. Money Oldield, Friday.
John Voorhees, called on VIM.
Wine, Saturday.
VIM. Wine and son were callers
at Logan. Monday.
Francis Kuhn was on our streets,
Monday.
Geo.Conkle called on Wm. Wine,
Monday.
Lewis Contle was on our streets,
Monday.
Charles Paxton passed through
our valley with a fine bunch of
sheep.
Rain, mud and bad colds seems
to be the order of the day.
Miles Willard called on William
Wine, Saturday.
Mid Gibison's smiling face was
seen on our streets, Monday.
will Springer and Isaac Brown
were callers at Logan, Monday.
Geo. Norhees, wife and daugh.
ter Nellie, called on Nern Kitchen
and wife, Thursday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18
LaureiyiiIe
John Dresback, of Pursell, was
here on business last week.

John Dresback, of Pursell, was
here on business last week.
f. NJ. Wilson, of Circlevilie
was the guest of r. H. Dresback.
Miss Enid Cupp, Of Pursell, was
a caller in Laurelvilie last week
VIM. 10y, of Pine Valley, was
in the city on business last week,
John Bailor is improving at
this writing.
r. ii. Dresback is not so we'll at
this writing.
Henry Drum, while trimming
some trees fell from ladder and
sustained sprained ankle.
The Council purchased fire
engine last week and elected John
M. White as fire chief.
Our Band gave a social and
concert last Saturday evening. 1t
was we'll attended by the People.
The boys played some of the latest
pieces Of music.
Miss Jessie McClellnnd is on the
sick list with La grippe,
Deputy Sheriff Ray Williamson,
took man to Logan last Satur-
day, the fellow being suspicious
of stealing.
Mr.. Floyd moved into his new
livery and feed barn and now has
a fine line of horses and vehicles,
Mr.. Koch, Of Columbus, pur-
chased the Drug Store and will
commence business soon.
Miss Pcntious having class Of
piano students, will give recital
in April at the G, p. Church.
The Armstrong Milling Co. pur-
chased the old canning factory
last week of Judson Armstrong.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18
Yesterday was st, Patrick's Day

Yesterday was st. Patrick's Day
on which day it is the rule to
plant the early garden truck, such
as lettuce, onions and radishes,
but the gardener would needs push
aside the snow yesterday to have
gotten to his garden spot. One
happy feature of the weather is
that the cold is holding back the
fruit so that it will not bud out
and get nipped by the late frosts
1t has been six weeks since ground
hog day and the hog still has
business keeping in out of the
weather. Let the SHOWS come now
and then let April bring the wa m
sunshine and showers, so say we
all of us.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Over in our nelghbor city, Chilli
cothe, the citizens are having a
time deciding whether or not the
saloons Of that county shall remain
or go. The daily papers give echo
that the vets are elated In the last
few days, and insist that the drys
have secured the county and have
not enough names on their petit
tion with some prospects of failure
along that line. The drys are
smiling and saying nothing, and
their silence is very perplexing
The petition has not been flied as
yet.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Chris Kline and family, of
Rockbridge, left Monday for Vir,
ginia where they will make their
future home. Mr.. Kline is going
to settle in the eigtborhood Of
the section where Isaac Weaver
lives and Ike is erecting Chris a
new house. Mr.. Kline brought us
last year large sweet potato from
the farm of Mr.. Weaver in Virgin.
ia, and now this year he may send
us one off his own farm. Well,
we wish the Klines and the Weav-
ers and the Duplers, who have all
taken up homes in the old south
ern state, much Joy and happiness
and success in their chosen coun
try
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Our friend County Commissioner
Fred Weymueller, who was re-
cent visitor with Mr.. Rachel
macher IN Columbus, informs us
that the big brick plant at the
town of Kachelmacher in this
county is operating with pretty
good force of men for the ccndi-
tion of the weather and that the
plant will be in full operation with
a force of 500 men this summer.
This is good news to the laborers
of the mining country near this
big brick plant, for in these slack
times in the coal industry, the
men are glad to get work at this
manufactury.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

We hear of good work being
done by Rev. &. p. Cornette in his
charge in Wellston. AS result
Of the revival he has carried on IN
that town this winter, twenty-six
converts have been baptised, Rev.
Cornette was located in Logan for
a while and was very popular
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Drs. Raney & Ellison have the
reputation of putting out as neat
and substantial dental work as
any physician in their profession
in the Valley, and their charges
are not excessive. They are an
old established firm with long time
experience and new and up-to.date
equipment, and are certainly turn.
ing out the work to the satisfac.
tlon Of their customers. Try them
when you have dental work and
they will please you both in work
and prices.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

The Rebecca lodge will hold an
entertainment In the Odd Fellows
hall, on March Goth, 1909, among
the interesting features of which
will be well prepared program,
after which there will be served
most pleasing refreshments. An
admission of 10 cent will be
charged. Everybody invited.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Try not to forget the meeting of
the Improvement Society at the
Court House tonight. Every body
is invited. This Society want to
get the different clubs together
and devise means to raise money
to pay off their indebtedness and
to arrange for more improvements
during this season. The work
shall 60 forward and all the I'm
provement Society asks is for the
citizens generally and the clubs Of
Logan to encourage the work and
in few years there will be many
pretty parks and pretty streets in
Logan that the people will be
proud of.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

There have been in Logan for a
few days quartette of Missionary
women singing upon our streets
that haye attracted large crowds,
and have received many compli-
ments on their music, They are
selling scripture calendars.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Misses Nell and Josie Kerr, of
Murray City and Miss Jennie
Stratton, of Nelsonville, spent
Sunday evening in Logan, the
guests of Blanche and Marie
Stroupe.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

1t is said that the residents on
Hill street of Logan are contemp-
lating petitloning the council of
the town for the paving Of that
street. The street surely needs
repairs, and the paving of 1t would
solve the problem.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

"Did you read the opening
chapters of our story, "The Real
Agatha" in our last weeks issue.
If you didn't, you had better look
it up, as it is very interesting
story.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rose were
in Lancaster, Tuesday evening to-
see 1.-The Man of the Hour"
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Miss Julia Dew WAS the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dew at Mel.
sonville few days last week.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Nicholas Eberst was sud
denly taken sick Sunday, but was
considerably improved Monday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mrs. John White, who bas been
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Geo.
Reynolds, at Dayton, returned
home last Friday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ambrose,
Mr.. Fred Ambrose, Miss Lille
Wright and Miss Blanche Ambrose
saw "The Man of the Hour" at
Jacksonville. Saturday night.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Charles McLain and daugh-
ter, Miss Emma, of Haydenville,
were Logan visitors Saturday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Boyd Rowe, Chas. Spencer and
John Neibling went to Rachel
macher, Monday to work on brick
yard.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. j. F. Matthias, of Rock
bridge, was in Logan on Satur-
day of last week on business.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Miss Lucy Armstrong, head
nurse at the Cherrington Hospital,
spent Thursday in Lancaster.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mrs. John Westenhaver and
Mrs. Albert Vanatta were visitors
in Maxville a few days the past
week.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Miss Sallie Watts, of Bidwell
spent Friday and Saturday in Lo-
gan.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Two Sisters of the Order Of Good
Shepherd, of Columbus, are in Lo,
gan this week selling artistic
needle work and taking orders for
the same.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Ed Shorr spent Sunday with
relatives in Perry county.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Charles England was Wis
itor in Nelsonyille on Friday Of
last week.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. j. r johnson are
spending a week in Chicago.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bort had as
their guests last week the Misses
Bessie ani Sadie Stoneburner, of
Nelsonville.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Jim Cremean is quite sick
at his home on the Heights.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mrs Frank Mutcbmore was call.
ed to Pomeroy by the death of her
mother.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Miss Ella Sherron was at Mel
sonville, Sunday, the guest of
friends.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mrs. Eert Stedem went to Mel
sonville, Saturday, for weeks
visit with her sister, Mrs. John
Monahan.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Miss Carmen Starkey was the
guest few days last week of MiHs
Forrest Marsh at Nelsonville.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Wiley Thurness, of Col
umbus, is spending the week in
Logan, the guest of friends.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Harry Wagner, of Colum-
bus, spent Sunday with relatives
in Logan.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Ed. Wolfe, of Haydenville,
was IN Logan on Saturday of last
week.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Walter Blosser, who is with the
Hooking Valley work crew at
Vinton, spent Sunday at home in
Logan.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. w. ID. Donaldson, of Sand
Run, was in Logan, Friday of last
week, on business.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mrs. o. w. H. Wright and
daughter Josephine were visitors
in Columbus, Tuesday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mrs. N. j. Burns and Miss Fagin
of Haydenville, were visitors in
Logan, Monday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

too-mors loaves TO the sack EUPHaSIA.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Miss Ethel Hochkiss has been
the guest for few days of Miss
Louise Price in Athens.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. w, w. McClelland, of
Laurelville, was business visitor
in Logan last Friday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Ed Ohlinger was in Colum-
bus, Friday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mrs. Il. K. Warren was called to
Oak Hill, Friday, by the serious
illness of her father.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Miss Alma Hall, of Columbus,
was the over Sunday guest of Mrs.
M. ii. Cherrington.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Judge O. w. Fl. Wright has
been on the sick list for the past
several days.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Jacob Savey Ia on the sick
list.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-03-18

Judge O. w. Fl. Wright has
been on the sick list for the past
several days.
Mrs. N. j. Burns and Miss Fagin
of Haydenville, were visitors in
Logan, Monday.
Mr.. w. d. Donaldson, of Sand
Run, was in Logan, Friday of last
week, on business.
Miss Alma Hall, of Columbus,
was the over Sunday guest of Mrs.
M. ii. Cherrington.
Mrs. Il. +. Warren was called to
Oak Hill, Friday, by the serious
illness of her father.
Mr.. w, w. McClelland, of
Laurelville, was business visitor
in Logan last Friday,
Miss Ethel Hochkiss has been
the guest for few days of Miss
Louise Price in Athens.
Mrs. o. w. H. Wright and
daughter Josephine were visitors
in Columbus, Tuesday.
Mr.. Wiley Thurness, of Col
umbus, is spending the week in
Logan, the guest of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rose were
in Lancaster, Tuesday evening to-
see "The Man of the Hour"
Miss Lucy Armstrong, head
nurse at the Cherrington Hospital,
spent Thursday in Lancaster.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-20
RERRICK'S CLAIMS URGED
Vorys Calls on President-elect at
Cincinnati.
Believed that Former Governors
Chances of Entering Cabinet
Are Smau-DeIiVers Address.

Cincinnati. Feb. 1s-Arthur I yorys.
who was Mr. Taft's ehie7 OF stan IN the
campaign. called on the President-elect
to-day. and urged the pretensions Of ex-
Gov. Myron T. Herrick for Secretary Of
the Treasury. Walter Brown. chairman
OF the Ohio Republican state committee.
accompanied ar. Vorys
The visitors did not make much head
way for Mr. Herrick As G mater OF
fact, Mr. Herrick's chances Of becoming
a memSe- of the Taft Cabinet Ire ex-
tremelv slight Mr. Taft. it IS understood.
viii have no one in the Treasury port
folio who has even a Iong-distance con-
nection with Wall street. 1t IS said that
Mr.. Taft prefers a lawyer. who has some
business experience. for the post
Il was learned to-day that the Treasury
portfolio and the post OF Secretary oi
War are the only two remaining open II
the Taft Cabinet
A good deal Of significance Is attached
here 10 the publication this afternoon IL
Charles ?. Taffs paper Of picture Of
Franklin McVeagh. Of Chicago. as a pos
sibility for Secretary Of the Treasury
Mr.. McYeagh Is a brother Of Wayne Nc
Veagh he was a lawyer. but for severa
years has been in the wholesale grocery
business
Charles Nagel, OF Missouri. called or
Mr.. Taft to-day. L is believed that Z
formal tender Of the Commerceend Labor
portfolio was made TO him II has beer
known for some time that Nagel Wa
Mr. Taft's selection for this post
e.~ol-a tfrfc afra-uco~1 hafn-e
the Cincinnati Chamber Of Commerce
The rules Of the Change" were suspend
ed during NIr- Tafts visit. and the gen
eraI public was invited on the floor e
hear him. a big crowd turned out.
Ar Taft spoke first OF his boyhood as
sociations in Cincinnati. and then turned
to the needs Of the city.
Mr.. Taft VIII leave Cincinnati al
/ o'clock tomorrow afternoon for Phila.
delphia. where he viii be the guest OF
DIT 5. Weir Mitchell over Sunday. He
will deliver an address al the University
Of Pennsylvania on Monday.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-20
TAFT BUYS BIG HORSE.
Blood Bay GeIdins Is Ideal Weighs
Carrier, Saddle Bred.

President-elect Taft has purchased from
Tate Sterrett. Of the Fsssifern Farm. Hot
Springs. Va. six-year-cid blooded bay
gelding with black points as a riding
horse. The horse weighs 1.e50 pounds, and
is an ideal weight-carrier. While at Hot
Springs last summer Mr.. Taft rode this
horse.
Mr.. sterrett had been commissioned to
select a horse for M Taft. and after
looking over the country he chose this
one, which is by Forest Chief. a saddle
bred horse. out Of granddaughter Of
old sam Purdy- He is desirable as hav-
ing the best Of manners, being compactly
pat together. and Of the hunter type
The President-eiect has named the
horse in honor Of his former owner, Tate
sterrett 7 IS understood that Mr. Taft
intends that his friend, Judge Harmon,
now governor Of Ohio. shall ride the horse
in the inaugural parade