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TO SELL
The MOhlCan OIL & Gas Co.
On December 2l
(Wooster News)

The Mohican Oil and Gas Co., which
supplies gas to Wooster and a num-
ber of smaller towns in Wayne coun-
ty, will be offered for sale at Akron,
on December 21st. No bid of less than
$1,750,0O0 will be accepted. The COM
pany has been owned by the Fidelity
Trust Co. for a year, this firm having
taken it over from the Mohican Co.,
failed to pay mortgage. The Fidelity
Trust Co. announced that they would
operate the gas concern, but have re-
Gently changed their plans and the
whole business is now advertised for
sale.
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LYNCHING
At Newark May Prove Quite
Expensive

Columbus, o., Nov. .22-George Bohon
administrators of the estate of Carl
Etherington, the Ohio Anti-Saloon
League detective who was lynched by
n mob at Newark on July s, filed suit
Monday in 'ederal court here for S10
COO damages against the county com
mlssioners of Licking county. The
suit was fled under the law which
holds county liable for acts of vlo
lence committed by a mob.
Etherlngton was taken from the
county jnil at Newark and hanged to
a telephone pole. The petition states
that Etherington was a resident of
Washington county, kentucky, at the
time of the lynching.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25
AS YOU LIKE 1T

August Warmbold, San Francisco
drink dispenser, shot an killed a
bandit who attempted to go through
his place OF business.
Robbers murdered Peter Champion
watchman at Philadelphia GENE
terry, and burned the office building
without securing any loot.
II is estimated that between 140,.
600 and 100000 pounds o4 meat are
stolen annually from the insane hos
pital on Wards Island. New York.
At Monongahela, Pa, Ivy Bush, 8
telegraph operator, fatally shot Rail
road Detective Harry Smith, charg
ing that he attempted to assault hsr
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25
Not Sorry For RIunder

''If my friends hadn't blundered in
thinking | was doomed victim OF
constipation, might not be alive
now" writes d. r. Sanders, of Har.
rodsburg, Ky, "but for years they saw
every attempt to cure lung-rackine
cough fail, At last tried Or. Kings s
New Discovery. The effect was won
derful. 1t soon stopped the cough
and am now in better health than
[ have had for years. This wonder
tul life-saver is an unrivaled remedy
for coughs, colds, lagrippe, asthma
Group, hemorrhages, whooping cough
or weak lungs soc, 81 90. Trial bot
tie free, Guaranteed by G. r. Baker
and f, Fink Of Fredericbtown.
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VIII Promote Beauty

Women desiring beauty get wonder
full help from Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
It banishes plmples, skin eruptions,
sores and boils. 1t makes the skin
soft and velvety. 1t glorifies the
face. Cures sore eyes. cold sores,
cracked lips. chapped hands. Best
for burns, scalds, fever sores, cuts,
bruises and piles. 25c at G.. r. Bak-
er, or +. Fink of Fredericktown.
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Loses Life 10 Save Girl.

Calumet, Mich, Nov. %. = Giving
his life for another, Robert Mccall,
wireless operator on the lake steam
er Main, was drowned in Lake Su-
perior after he had rescued Rose
Gardner, a girl of 1S. who had been
thrown overheard by the rolling of
the steamer in the gale.
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REFUSED
More AIlmOny Was Mrs.
StlIIwGlI Of MilIGrSburg
(Orrville Crescent)

Mrs. Stillwell appeared before Judge
Weygandt Saturday, asking for an ad-
dltional allowance as temporary all
mony. Judge Stillwell's home Is at
Millersburg, and his wife has suit
suing for alimony, but not divorce,
The hearing on Saturday was to get
temporary allowance, The judge
was present to contest the allowance.
After hearing the motion Judge
Weygandt refused to increase the al
lowance and set the date for the trial
ON December Gath at Millersburg.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25
NIrlkT
Assignment Given ShGlIGn-
bargGr In Columbus
columbus News)

columbus News)
Detective w. G. Shellenbarger has
been given the penitentiary assign
ment
Under the state law when convict
completes his sentence, the state fur
nishes him with railroad ticket to
his home or to the town in which he
was tried. He must leave Columbus
the same day on which he is released
unless given special permission TO re.
main by the chief of police.
Detective Shellenbarger's new as,
signment is to take the released pris'
oners from the pen to the Union sta
tion and see that they leave Colum'
bus.
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Kills Eather-in.law.

Lexington, KY, Nov. 20. - Thomas
Miller, 60, was shot and killed here
by his son-in-law, d. d. Whistman.
The two men had quarreled over a
small money matter and upon meet
ing afterwards in the yard Of Mil
ler's home a duel took place, Miller
firing both barrels of shotgun at
Whistman before being killed. Whist
man was injured. and claims self
defense.
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Newark Rlotera convicted.

New York. Nov. 22.-After remain
ing out one hour the jury found VIII
liam Mckinley and Lemuel Smith
guilty of assault and battery upon
Carl Ethrington at the fair grounds,
July 8, the dry detective shooting
William Howard and being lynched
the same night.
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Woman Murderer Sentenced.

st. Albans. VT, Nov. ga sen.
tence of not less than 10 years nor
more than IL years in the Vermont
state prison was imposed upon Mrs.
Josephine Averill Of st. Albans, con-
victed of manslaughter in connection
with the death of her husband, Frank
c. Averill on the night of Oct. 20.
Mrs. Ayerill was overcome when
sentence was pronounced, and wept
violently.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25

Master Sutton Critchfield of East
High street left this morning for Gin
cinnati to visit over Thanksgiving
with Master Charles Revennaugh, for
merly Of Mt. Vernon.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Vine
Street Church of Christ met Mon
day afternoon ard arranged for theil
bazaar and market to be held in the
basement of the church on November
2S, 29, and 80.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25

The old, old story, told times with.
out number, and repeated over and
over again for the last 36 years, but
II Is always welcome story to those
In search of health-There is nothing
In the world that cures coughs and
colds as quickly as Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. Sold by all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25
Unmarried Men
Entertain

The unmarried men Of the Home
stead Club entertained with dance
for the married men of the club at
the rooms on North Main street on
Monday evening. Forty couples were
present during the evening, which was
very pleasantly spent. Music was fur
nished by the Parker Trio of Colum-
bus. A beautiful carnatlon was pre-
sented to each lady. Punch and waters
were served during the evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25
Weaver-Wendell
Wedding

Mr.. John II. Weaver OF Westfield,
New York, and Miss Gertrude M. Wen
dell, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. d.
Wendell OF North Mulberry street,
were united In marriage at 1890
o'clock Tuesday morning in Baldwin
chapel, st. Paul's parish house, by the
Rev. William q. Hull, rector of st.
Paul's Episcopal church. The cere-
mony was performed in the presence
Of the brides father and mother and
sister, Miss Mamie Wendell. Mr.. and
Mrs. Weaver left Tuesday afternoon
for Westfield, NJ Y, where they will
make their future home.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25
A SAFETY DEPOSIT

Every dollar deposited with 1t is
tate in Knox County. Nothing can
be safer. 1t pays per cent interest
on time deposits. Deposits can be
withdrawn as easily as from bank.
The Knox Building & Loan Co., No.
5 East High street
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25

Just received shipment of up-to.the.
minute styles in dancing pumps In
black Velvet oooze calf and patent
Colt, at the Economy Shoe store, cor.
Main and Gambler streets.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25
SOCIETY NOTES
Miscellaneous Shower
For Miss Cervenka

Miscellaneous Shower
For Miss Cervenka
Miss Julia Cervenka was given a
very pretty miscellaneous shower Fri
day evening, November 1S, at the
home of Mrs. A. Wlneland, East
Hamtramck street. About fifty neigh
bors and friends were present and en-
joyed the evening at music and games.
Miss Cervenka, who is to be Thanks
giving bride, received many beautiful
and useful gifts.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25

FARMS FOR SALE--5O acres. 81
nlleYfrom city, price S3500. Also .
stock and grain farm, containing ESQ
acres, has four producing gas wells
New Groom dwelling. Price $52 pc,
acre. Stream & Rimer. II
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25
Hunter VIII Lose Foot.

GAINESVILLE, O., Nov. 22.-J. D.
Slack, travelling man, was shnt in
the ankle whils cut hunting with his
son. Rush Slack. He will loss his
foot.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25
STREAM & RIMER
Luther A. Stream VIM. r. Rimev
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS

REAL ESTATE AND LOANS
Farms and city property bought, sold
and exchanged. Properties rented and
rents collected. Fire insurance a spe
cialty. Representing IA old reliable
stock companies. Accident insurance,
live stock insurance. Plate glass In.
surance, automobile insurance. In fact
we can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds of all kinds. Can
and see us. Room Sipe bldg. South
Main st. Cit. phone No. 447 Black;
Bell 253 R.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25

Mr.. Jules Henry returned to Bre-
men, Ohio, where he is employed on
Tuesday after several days visit
with relatives In Mt Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25
Professional Cards
AttOrneys-at-law
L. B. HOUCK
ATTORNEY AT Law

ATT ORNGY AT LAW
Office Rogers building, No. Ill 8. MaiA
street, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Rooms
and 8, second floor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-11-25
FRANK o. LEVERING
ATTORNEY AT Avn

All business of legal nature given
prompt attention and especially TO
practice in the Prob..te Court. Office,
No. 8 East High street, Mt. Vernon, o,
New Phone, Office 104; Residence, 1854
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-10
PAINTERS STRIKE OFF.
Library of Congress Trouble Re-
ferred to Arbitration.

The strike of union painters who were
working OH the new book racks at the
Library of Congress was of brief dura-
ton, for the fOrty-fve men who quit
work Monday returned to their tasks this
morning. having agreed with Black q
Co. the subcontractors on the job. to
submit the question al issue to arbitra-
ton Business Agent Hugh b. Digney of
Painters and Decorators Local No. 36S
acted under direction of the union in
calling the men off work. this drastic
step being taken because four OF the
painters had been locked a portion of
their last weeks pay on the charge that
they had broken a marble slab in one of
the lavatories at the library. The paint
ers in question disclaimed all RESPONSE
bility for the damage. but employees of
the library declared the artisans work
ing for Black & Co. were the last per-
sons seen to leave the Iavatory before
the damaged slab was discovered.
1t Is understood the agreement by which
the matter will be submitted to arbitra
ton contained a covenant by Black &
Co. to pay the painters the portion of
wages previously withheld. the union in
turn making the covenant that ii would
stand responsible for the amount of the
loss If the painters should be proved TO
have caused the damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-10
WEDDING PARTY GOT SCARE.
Alexandria Police Chief Didn't
Think Bride-Elect of Ace

Raymond Graham Roberts and Miss
Connie A. Beasley of this city were
married yesterday afternoon in Alex
andria Va. Accompanied by several of
their friends, the young couple boarded
a touring car here yesterday and went
gayly on their way to the Virginia
city For few moments after they
arrived there was scare lest the we'd
ding would not be carried out. The
party had stopped at the police sta
ton to learn the way TO the court
house where a license was to be OBJ
tanned. Chief of Police Goods glanced
at Miss Beasley and said:
Shes not twenty-one years old"
Yes, she is. responded a chorus of
voices from the automobile.
The police chief made no further OBJ
jections and the party found it's way
to the courthouse. obtained the license
and went on to the house of Rev Mr..
Norton, where the wedding took place.
The young people came back to Wash
ington to receive.the congratulations of
their friends and to wedding supper
at the Shoreham Hotel.
Mr.. Roberts is connected with the adj
vertising department of local news
paper. He was formerly a student at
Cornell His bride is the daughter of
Mrs. May Beasley of this city. She
was born in Tacoma. Wash, but has
lived most of her life here. The cou-
pie will make their home at 2117 CO.
lumbia road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-10
FAREWELL TO DEAN VANCE.
rendered Dinner by George Wash
ington Law Class of 1906.

William Reynolds Vance. dean Of the
law school of George Washington Uni
versity, was the guest of honor at the
fourth annual banquet of the law class
Of 1906 last night at Freund's. SIS 10th
street. The class of 1906 was the first
to take up it's work in the university
under Prof. Vance, and in addition to the
banquet being an annual celebration it
was held also as a farewell dinner to the
guest of honor, who leaves to take a
place in the Yale University faculty at the
close of the present school year.
There were twenty-eight members of
the class present, each of whom de-
livered an inpromptu speech at the call
of Alvin l.. Newmeyer. the POSTMASTER.
Dean Vance talked on the subject of
The Responsibility of the Attorney to
the Court.
Among those present were: Levi r.
Alden, r. A. Blessing, Levi Cooke, Percy
NJ Cox, Victor G.. Croisant, Allen G..
Fuller, Philip NJ. Garnet. Horace r.
George, Lewis Hodges Harry F. Lerche,
Donald H. Mclean. Alvin q. Newmeyer.
Richard j. F.. Quigley. John c. Sell,
Arthur c. Shepherd. Paul Sleman. Walter
A. Sommers. Frank Stetson, Edwin A.
Swingle. Giles r. Taggart Charles Doty
Voorhis, William J. Wallis, F. ". Weitzel
Walter o. Woods, all of Washington;
Lucien b. Cristy of Boston and Charles
A. Barnard of Manchester, y. II.
The postmaster read letter from
William II. MCDOWELL of Carlsbad, n.
Mex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-10
MOUNT PLEASANT w. C. T. U.
Mothers Meeting to Be Held Fri
day, April 8.

A meeting of the Mount Pleasant w.
c. T. u. was held In the parlor Of the
Congregational Church Tuesday evening,
with the president, Mrs. F. NJ. Bradford.
in the chair.
Mrs. Alphonso Hart gave a Scripture
lesson. Mrs. L. d. Clark, recording sec
rotary. reported the last meeting.
A committee was appointed. consisting
OF Mrs. Hart, Mrs. c. e. Gresham and
Mrs. Florence Smith, to plan a mothers
meeting to be held in Mrs. Gresham s
home. 1910 Columbia road, at O'Clock
Friday, April 8.
Mrs. c. H. Hall and Mrs f. G. Stan
ton, flower mission superintendent, re-
ported bouquets carried to the sick.
Mrs. Scudder. superintendent of good
literature. reported magazines and period
icals presented at the car barns and en-
CINE houses.
Mrs. Gresham, District superintendent
of medal contest work. proposed to hold
a medal contest for members of the
Loyal Temperance Legion during the
Easter school vacation under the auspices
of Mount Pleasant W. c. L. u. A COM
mittee consisting of Mrs. F. F. Wilson,
Mrs. w. j. Cawthon and Mrs. Fl. V.
Easterlng, was appointed to forward the
plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-10
EQUAL RIGHTS DEBATED.
Minnehaha Lodge, I. o. G. T., En-
tertains Several Visitors.

Minnehaha Lodge, No. 1. I. o. G. T..
met In Pythian Temple Tuesday evening
Rev. E. c. Dinwiddie, chief templar, pre-
sided.
1t received delegation from Pioneer
Lodge, No. 1, Falls Church, headed by
George W. Hawxhurst. a veteran grand
secretary, and as special guest Rev. Fl
A. Larson, past grand templar OF Wis
consin Mr.. Larson and Mr.. and Mrs
Hawxhurst were invited to the platform
A brief business session was held, ar
internission taken, followed by a debate
on woman Suffrage. or Equality Before
the Law
Miss Laura r. Church presided. The
judges were Messrs. Larson, Hawxhurst
and l. L. Corby.
Jesse c. Suter and Mrs. Edith Dinwiddie
a veteran white ribboner took the affirm
alive side of the discussion. Miss Ellen
Church and E. c. Dinwiddie sustained the
negative.
The negative side raised new point
quoting from a toast proposed from a
mere man in a suffrage state, as follows
Woman our superior yesterday, our
equal today.
The judges declared in favor of the af-
firlnative- At conclusion of the debate
refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-10
WORK FOR FAIRGROUNDS
BETTER WASHINGTON ASSOCIA-
TON URGES APPROPRIATION.
Committee Appointed to Present
Matter to Congress-Listen
to Addresses.

Pledging itself to support any PROPOSE
ton which might add to the playground
holdings of the city the improvement
Of those Fairgrounds already in exist
ence the Better Washington Association
definitely outlined It's attitude toward this
phase Of civic Improvement last night at
meeting held In the home of its presi-
dent. DR.. Elnora c. Folkmar, 1910 Park
road A committee was appointed to
work in the interest of the $4,000 play
grounds appropriation. Members of the
committee are DIR. Elnora c. Folkmar.
Mrs. y. r. Stone and Mrs Eliza Naylor
The meeting last night was the second
since the organization of the association
several weeks ago. There were short
talks by w. =. Ufford. general secretary
of the Associated Charities; James r.
West, secretary Of the Washington Play
grounds Association; Miss Marrfette j.
Hilton and Mrs. y. r. Stone
All the speakers urged government sup
port of the Fairgrounds, their improve
ment and the addition of other play
grounds Mr.. Ufford discussed at sc '.e
length the loan shark business and the
high rentals in local tenement houses.
During the business session OF the
meeting appointments to the advisory ana
civic study committees were announced.
lie IOlIOWlIIS tOHlpOSS tIiS e'NiCoi@ NoAAi
mfttee: DR. George NJ. Kober. secretary
of the civic center and secretary OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt's homes commission;
Henry l.. West, former District commas
sioner; John P. Colpoys, president of the
Central Labor Union; James F. West
secretary of the Washington Fairgrounds
Association: the Rev. John Van Schalck
chairman of the executive committee OF
the Monday Night Club; Glen Brown,
secretary of the American Institute of
Architects: W. S. Uford. general secre-
tary of the Associated Charities. and
Winfield Jones.
The members of the civic study COM
mittee are Miss Susan B. Fife, Mrs.
Adelia Solberg, Miss Phillips, DR. lsa-
belle III. Land, Mrs. n. L. Stone and Dr.
Folkmar.
In addition to serving as committeeman
the members of the advisory committee
will also act honorary vice presidents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-10
TWO STREET CAR SUITS.
Woman and Man Ask SIS, 900 and
$4,000 Damages,

Alleging that. without warning. a cab
of the Terminal Taxfcab Company
knocked her down at New Jersey avenue
and I street northwest. November Is
last, Elizabeth Dunn has filed suit
against the company to recover 1900
damages.
She declares she has sustained perma-
nent injury by reason of the collision.
She is represented by Attorney Charles L.
Frailey.
Alleging the negligent starting OF a car.
John e. Bovello has fled suit to recover
$1,000 damages for alleged personal in
juries against the Washington Railway
and Electric Company. Through Attorney
Leo p. Harlow. the plaintiff says he was
attempting TO board car at 9TH street
and Massachusetts avenue une 10 last.
when the was suddenly started and
he was dragged some distance, finally be-
ing pulled onto the rear platform by some
passengers. He declares he was bruised
and injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-10
ROCKVILLE AND NEARBY.
special Correspondence Of The star.

ROCKVILLE. Md. March 10. 1910
Harry W. Houston OF Washington. one
or the principals in the contest over the
will of Sarah Anne Gardiner. who died
a her home in kensington two years
ago. leaving him an estate valued at
about $4,000, was yesterday released
Monday afternoon. Houston was ar
rested on peace warrants. issued at the
instance Of persons interested in break
ing the will, it being charged that he
threatened to kill them. He was unable
10 furnish bond at the time of the hear
ing before Justice OF the Peace Edmond
ston. SO was committed to jail but yes
terday Washington friend came for
ward as surety. and his release fol-
lowed. The trial of the will case will
be resumed Monday morning.
Miss Anna Lena Crowl of Lancaster,
Pa. and William c. Clark OF Washington
were married in Rockville yesterday by
Rev. s. K. White of the Baptist Church
at the home of lie minister. They were
ttnaccompanied. and left for Washington
immediately after the ceremony.
large delegation of citizens of the
vicinity of Germantown, this county,
appeared before the county public school
interest of better public school facilities
for the Germantown neighborhood. It
was represented that the accommoda-
ton are so inadequate as to seriously
interfere with the work of the school.
and 1t was urged that a four-room build
ing be erected in place of the present
,ne-room structure.
The delegation was informed that there
are no funds available at this time to
relieve the situation, but that the i'm
just as soon as the board is financially
able.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-10
INSPECTING DISTRICT GUARD.
First Battalion, 1st Regiment, Shows
Well in Attendance.

The I'd Battalion LIST Infantry. \. G..
D. c., will be inspected this evening at
the Center Market armory, beginning at
o'clock. by Maj. Samson l. Faison,
oath United States Infantry. representing
the War Department, and Maj. Leroy w
Heron, inspector general. n. g. ID. c.,
representing the local brigade. Mai.
Joseph F. Hodgson is in command of the
battalion.
At the inspection last evening of the 1st
Battalion, 1st Infantry, Maj. Wallach A
McCathran. commanding. Company \.
commanded by Capt. Harry Walsh, had
thirty-eight out Of fifty men present.
Company B. Capt. R D. Beard. had
thirty-eight present out of forty-three.
OF the thirty-seven men on the rolls of
Company c. commanded by Capt. Mich
ael J. Ryan, twenty-eight answered as
their names were called at muster. Com
pany D, commanded by Capt. William Z.
Pennoyer. had forty-one men present out
of forty EIGHT.
Before inspecting the troops Maj. Fai-
son inspected the headquarters of the LIST
Infantry. The inspection of the property
of the LIST Battalion. LIST Infantry, took
place at l o'clock this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-10
LANDSCAPE GARDENING PLANS
Lecturer Tells How to Work Out At
tractive Color Schemes.

A lecture in the interest Of land
scape gardening, illustrated with
stereopticon views. was delivered Tuesday
night by Prof. L. c. Corbett Of the
Department of Agriculture. at a meet
ing of the Brookland Brotherhood, in
the lecture room Of the Baptist Church.
Brookland.
Prof. Corbett described modes of plant
ing flower gardens so as to bring out the
most attractive color schemes in the
blooming plants and explained at some
length the botanical characteristics of
the better known garden flowers. A feat
ure of the lecture was a question box
in which written questions relative to
garden and flowers were placed by the
audience to be answered by Prof. Corbett
at the conclusion of his lecture.
In addition TO routine business. the fol-
lowing committee was appointed to take
charge OF the second annual flower, fruit
and vegetable exhibition; F. III. Jackson
g. 8. Rider. j. F. Bingham, f. c. Saltz-
man, D. II. Oertly. The show will be
held early In the coming fasL