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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
Poor Husband Is
Entitled to AlimOny.

Bismarck. n. D.. Nov. GA husband
sued for divorce is entitled to alimony
and support under certain conditions. ac-
cording to a decision of the supreme
court, today. The husband defendant de-
clared he was entitled to money for his
support during the trial Of the case.
A separate and equitable action as the
suit of a husband against his wife Will
lie to compel the wife to support and
maintain the husband when amply able
to do so and when she has not been de-
serted or abandoned by the husband.
when he, because of age and infirmity, Is
unable to gain his own uYelihoods says
the supreme court. ehie9 isan sASsa1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
Thanksgiving DAY Program.

Thursday, the 35th instant, has been
appointed by the President OF the
United States as a day of national
Thanksgiving. 1t wilt be observed at
this Branch as a general holiday, and
all unnecessary labor will be sus-
pended.
AT Il o'clock meridian, a Thanks
giving dinner viii be served in the
General Mess han and at the hospi-
tai.
Music will be furnished by the Home
Orchestra at the Mess hall during the
dinner hour, and a concert will be
given in the Opera house at the
usual hour in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
The both Anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs. {. D. tucker.
George H. Turner and Nellie n.
Brown Married, Monday.
Dead Man Identified as Joseph
Lyon, Late of Fairfield.

The home of mir and Mrs Edgar ID.
Tucker of West Gardiner was the
scena of a happy occasion, Monday
evening, when about IS of their friends
and relatives gathered at the home,
the occasion being the Goth anniversary
of their marriage. The affair was a
surprise 10 them. being arranged by
their daughter, Mrs. Is. d. Baker. They
received a numerous number of gifts,
including linen and silverware. Re-
freshments Of all kinds We're served.
the walters being Mrs. Cora Cram,
Miss Doris Cram, Miss Neva Rolfe
and Miss Pearl Spear.
The following relatives were present:
Mr.. and Mrs d r. Cram, Mrs. Re
beeea Cram, Mr. and Mrs T. D. Baker
two grandchildren. Doris and Kenneth
Baker, children Of Mr. and Mrs. f. D.
Baker.
Nj. and Mrs. Tucker We're married
in Gardner In 1881 by Elder Hutchins
They have .Htways resided in the house
they now occupy except for a time,
when theNa=lised in the famous eight
eornered house adjoining the present
residence. Roth arc enjoying excellent
health. Mr.. Tucker was born In West
Gardiner. and is the son ocaDavid and
Ahisai (IsHlier1 Falclter. lie Was fer a
time on the school committee. He is
also . member Of Cobbosseeeontee
Grange. Mrs. fuckers maiden name
was Cram. she being The daughter OF
David and Rebecca A.. tF'uller) Cram
Her father WIS r wheeierfght by
trade anu ran shop in Lftchfieid
many years. She is also a member Of
Cobbosseecontee Grange. Both are very
popular and IGNORED ard respected by
a host Of friends. Two children We're
born to them, Mrs r. D. Baker and
Miss Jessie Tucker. who died several
years ago-
Mr.. Tucker IS farmer and IS con-
sldared one of the best in his line. All
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
You Needn't.

You needn't keep on feeling dis
tressed after eating. nor belching, nor
experiencing nausea between meals.
In other words. you needn't keep on
being dyspeptic, and you certainly
shouldn't. ,sie1t5s
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia
it strengthens and tones the stomach,
'perfects digestion, creates normal APP
petite, and builds up the whole system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

The coal piles at the Copsecook wharf
are all said 30 be burning. The men
who are working there hauling it over
In an effort to check it are not more
than holding their own against it. Five
teams were hauling coal away from the
wharf Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
Mrs. William Foster.

Talsia Monroe, wife of William Foster,
died. about $50 A. NJ. Monday. She was
% years, s months and 10 days of age.
she was born in Madawaska, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fleurant Monroe. The hus-
band and one child survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

Capt Carlton and Mate Mcdonald of
the steamer City of Augusta arrived
home Monday, having finished their
work on the boat, which is at Thomp-
sons cove at Southport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
THEN AND NOW.
How Trains Were Dispatched in Early
Days of Raiiroading.

John II. Wight. baggagemaster at
the Maine central station in Gardiner
in looking over his effects the other
day. came across a train order, which
reads as follows:
TO John Holmes, or Warren,
Conductor, steam car.
Dear Sir: On Tuesday, June 70,
there will bef.a1 special train from Port
land, which will be due at Gardiner at
$50 A. NJ. IF that train is on time at
Richmond, YOU must keep your train
back and follow them to Augusta.
Should <that-t train be. late, you will be
notified and can start on your own
time from Gardiner and come ahead OF
them, using great care to signal the
train, If you should be stopped or de-
tanned on the way up. You will run on
that day the small P. & Roch car with
your steam carr There will be no No.
or No. trains ON that day, but the
regular freight, No. T. may detain you
some.
. Yours,
= l.. l.. LINCOLN.
Mr.. Lincoln was superintendent OF
the road at that time and the incident
happened way back in the days of the
Portland and Kennebec road.
1t is the crudeness of the order that
particularly impressed Baggagemaster
Wight, as compared with the system
of sending out train orders today. The
order was written With, pen and ink
upon an ordinary sheet, Of foolscan pa
per, as though it had been suddenly
picked .,Hp froaa,aRl0ng the. rubbish
near the desk, and there was no inn
print of the road. or any letter head
| Of any kind,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

The boys appetite is often tine source Of
anlaze1nent If yous tvoeid have such an
appetite takex &AarnhsrlAiR' { fQa1en1
They not only create a. healthy appetite
but strengthen the stomach and enable
it to do its work naturally. For sale ~
ali dealera
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

Do give the Cash Market Co: credit
for their endeavors to keep Thanksgiv-
ing prices normal so all may enjoy the
good things"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

Frank winslow. who has been employ
ed in the Berlin mills at Farmingdaie.
has gone to Conway y. H, TO work for
the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

Johue Nolan of West somerville, Mass.
was recent visitor at the home Of w
w. Sherman in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

The Berlin mills closed operations, Sat
urday, with the exception Of some plan
ing and shipping to be completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

Marion Chapter, O. f. S. gave a
Whist party In the Masonic banauet
hall, Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

Gardiner Grange. Monday evening
worked the First and Second degrees
on four candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

Mr. lauker IS farmer and IS con-
sldared one of the best in his line. All
report an excellent time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
FAIRFIELD.

Only three more days and then the
worrying will be over and also the hunt
ing contest that is being conducted by
the Fairfield Sporting Club Will come TO
an end. AT present Captain Jewell side
is In the lead by 50 points, they having
a score of 1925, while Captain Nelson's
side has 9S45. The losing side will pay
the bills fer banquet at The Gerald.
The men with high scores are Captains
Jewell and Nelson, John anes and Les
Ter Davis. The following is a list of the
game that has been slaughtered: 66 rab-
bits, cookbook, II hedgehegs, 1880 par
| tridges, 2 owls l weasel beavers, IA
skunks, IS gray squirrels, Is deer, fox,
crow, 5 ducks, mink, q muskrats. Is
crows.
The first hunter to score on Captain
JEWELS side was Walter Woodman, he
having shot a skunk. DIR. P. W. Whit
aker led off Captain Nelson's side with a
duck
Walter Cronk has entered the employ
Of the car shops at Waterville.
a Stag. party was held. Monday eve
ming, at the camp of the Hillside Country
| Club Those present enjoyed venison
supper.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

Ennis, Texas Jan. 20 Mrs N +.
Lipscomb was yesterday presented
with cut glass bowl by the Ladies'
Auxiliary OF the Brotherhood of Lo-
eomotiye Firemen and Enginemen
upon her retiring from the office OF
collector in thai order. which posi-
ton she has held for the last two
years.
News has bcen-Feceiyed here of the
death OF Joe b. Hillyer. formerly Of
Bardwell, His death occurred In Fort
Worth yesterday at noon The re-
mains We're brought to Bardwell to
day for burial
J. Howard Audrey and L. A Coul-
ter of Dallas have accepted invita-
tons to speak at a banquet to be
given by the local Y. NJ c. A on
Feb. "a.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
ANNOUNCES HIS PLATFORM
nj NVsbs PRINCE. ANi,inA1i
ron MAYOR. Nshis ~ MI
uI~ SiiM~.
gt4ptn8sfs - Conservative A'f itn-
gi,rssise administration aud
Tho Practice of such
Economy a. tondi-
lions pemand

Burton Peince candidate tor
mayor Of WaNahachie requests thS
paper 90 announce his platform as
follow
First. / am IN favor Of and, il
elected promise 10 give 10 the city
OF WaNahachie. "a careful business
administration conservative yet
progressive. and In accordance with
such demands tor economy as may
be Justified bN existing conditions.
81 am heartily in favor OF carry
ing cut. in so far as possible. the
present plan of paving the puhlt
| square aud business district AND tht
| building OF ward schools
! .-tt elected mayor 1 shall under
take the Improvement of our water
1 works system and the perfecuLs 81
the sewerage system.
II am in favor OF and shall en-
courage. If honored by this office
the building OF sidewalks and win
stand FOR the enforcement of laws
that deal with sanitary conditions.
I do not seek the office of mayor
as the representative of any faction
but solicit the support of all the citi-
zens promising, if elected to be
guided in all things by an earnest
desire to advance the interests of
Waxahachie and her citizens
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
THE NEW SPEAKER.
What Champ Ciark's Elevation 10
Power Means to Congress.


a. mem yer Vi 'le mousse Champ
80 co. - uea,ioi :, a'eu speclal ap'
oha u,r' '''llil ''.'i1s- nen 'ohn
aa1,d -, .i ''''"'''.i' " ,''99 'Sa'PP'' os'-
CIo,,. - ~, ~ 'e'ue' ne iilaue
80 ~. ,,iaa,i..' ll'''i' anu io'"e,
n,aa,,e aa,',,,,itt, ,"e Ways an !
rot,,rot,,, -, On - Niai
H. 1aada,.,, ~ ,iV ueiio'i at
ataotad - ~ mans was
~, he "nU INV, III
shin '.,ba soao'Da ~ - ','e ape"Nei-
der ou, ,,o,.,,.,,,','.', :, ''0' "i
ybar r1a'rI. ~
eneal,an no,,. -, 10
Tho fo,tiati, .noo1.o, ~
houeo ta n,i1I aa,,, -, ~. 'l'''loi'"'
~ +in,o 49,. ~ ~ P"sil''l
tior win oiyo ;, nt,.l 49, % 'u'
eeIdon, oan,noasa5 sun i'''iVe 1t mas
III bo,sa :.
Iiamantorr danaian, - 10 p"l
tbaro No. -. ,'i p',.'.'''' 81 Se'i'
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
Ont Harness OF Horse.

Charlie Clark. who was arrested
sunday night by City Marshal ship
pey, on an alleged charge Of I'M
hitching J. T. Davis horse from the
buggy and riding the animal around
town must pay $50.45 for his little
celebration. Wednesday afternoon
he entered two pleas Of guilty in the
county court, one for abusive Ham
guage and disturbing the peace and
the other for wilully and malicious
ly injuring personal property. He
was fined Sl.00 in the first case and
$500 in the second The fines and
costs in the two cases amounted 70
Soo.A"- Clark was accused Of cut
ting the harness off the horse.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
Williams Platform.

To the Voters and Citizens Of Waxa-
hachie.
In my announcement for mayor Of
youncity it would be in place for me
to state in this connection Just a few
things that | am heartily in favor Of
If elected TO that office, am heartily
in favor of ward schools to the ex-
tent to accommodate the children of
the city
| am in favor Of paving the square
for several reasons. Am heartily in
favor of street tax, and after col
Letting same TO improve the streets
with it by getting actual results 50
that these results will be permanent.
! am in~favor of the water meter
system and arranging rates as soon
as possible so as to go by the meter
reading that you may get what YOU
pay for and pay for what you get.
! favor granting franchises to con
Germs that viii use them or revoke
them at specified times.
Would encourage interurban in
terests and electric systems if the
citizens have to get together and
build same If elected mayor-I will
strive 10 see that the above things
happen. While | am sure it viii take
time, energy and effort without
same there is no success. Trusting to
the voters, | am yours very truly,
(ady.l ] T, WILLIAMS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

l. H Allen to Joe Holik, SIS
acres of land $4.425. e
II l.. Stafford 70 j. H. Martin, lot
IN Ferris: $500.
f F. Ernst to J w. Ellington. 81
acres out Of the John F. Reagor sur
vey; 2S acres out of the B. f. Rea-
eor survey, @0.40 acres out of the
John Holt survey and acres out of
the VIM. Garrett survey; $1I016.
j. W Ellington TO f. w. Ernst,
lot in Ennis $4,000.
w w Mitchell to c. II. Sullivan,
50 acres out Of the VIM p. Kerr sur
yey; $4.420.
7 NJ Dees TO w. c. Brown, lot in
MidlOthian $3.50O.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
OUTBREAK SUPPRESSED.
Thieves and Bandits Have Been Kill
ed or Captured.
United Press Special

United Press SPECIAL
Manila, Jan. 26,-The outbreak
in the Davao district OF Mindanoa
has been suppressed, according to a
report from Gen Pershing received
here today. The thieves and bandits
who robbed and murdered American
planters have been either killed or
captured
The Philippine assembly today
passed the bill aboli shing the death
penalty.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26


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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
DALLAS WOMAN KILLED.


Texas News Service Special
Dallas, Texas, Jan. 26, Mrs. A.
Byrd, aged So, fell down the elevator
shift at the plant of the Rose Man
ufacturing company this morning
fracturing her skull and dying. The
woman was waiting for the elevator
car and thought it. was ready She
walked into the opening and dropped
fifteen feet to cement floor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

To our many friends who minis
tered TO US by their prayers sympa
thy and service in our late bereave-
ment we extend our heartfelt thanks
and appreciation
SIDNEY s MOORE.
MIR. and MRS. w. NJ. NEVINS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
steamship Is Disabled.

'nited Press Special
San Francisco Cal, Jan. 20
The steamer Queen of the Pacific
Steamship company en- route from
San Diego to Puget Sound was dis
abled by an explosion in her hold,
according to a wireless message re-
ceNed here today The ship carries
125 passengers The steamer Presi-
dent has gone 10 the scene
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
Card OF Thanks,

We desire to thank our many
friends who so kindly assisted us in
the sickness and death Of our dear
mother God and he only can repay
such kindly deeds Especially do we
want TO thank the Ladies Circle for
their many fayors and noble deeds
Of kindness. MAY God bless YOU all
MR.. and MRS e l.. FERAY.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
MaNahacIiie Speedway

Don't forget the races Don't for
get the date, Tuesday Jan 81 The
best program for five years Red
Carroll Maggie Direct, Martin Page
and Lula Ash all in a bunch. Also
extra trotting races.
256. BRlCE BURGESS. Secy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
District Court Suits.

Clara Tilman VS.. Smith Tilman.
divorce
jeff Harrington VS. Matte Har-
liugton divorce
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

The WaNahaehie Grain Co, is re-
ceiving lot Of choice- pea green
alfalfa hay. Price S22 per ton from
the car. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAN announcements under IT,
head are made subject t. the action
of the White Mans primary
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

FOR SALE-19l0 seven passenger
Oldsmobile touring car If YOU want
a bargain and investigate you can &c.
il. VIII sell for cash only Car has
had exceptionally good care and is
in perfect condition Address, ] s.
McFall. I'LL St Louis, St, Dallas,
Texas. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
At the Majestic.

The Tsdd-Judee Family acrobats.
The Malcoms sketch artists, and
James McNally, iuggler, are at the
Majestic for the remainder Of TIE
week
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

Accept no quality of kerosene for
Lusterlte For sale by the leading
merchants of Waxahachie and vicin-
itv. u
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
Licensed 10 Wed.

Or. w C Tenery and Leona Cam
rell
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

FOR SALE OR TRADE for small
farm, eight room residence on West
Main street price s450e Tom Bar
loson MaXahachie. Z56
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

FOR SALE Thomas Flyer 1909 six
cylinder, 40 h. p, seven passenger
touring car. fully equipped. driven
only 1900 miles in fine condition:
Iall original tires and one extra tire
and tire cover Exceptional bargain
for all cash and quick sale. Address.
p O. Box 362 Dallas, Texas If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

WANT YOU to know / can haul sodr
dirt for flowers fill-in purposes on
otherwise also plenty OF gravel
Phone me y II Thompson 261
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

Tho Waxahachie Grain Co. Is un-
loading car OF extra fine Foruey
prairie hay. Price S17 per ton from
the car. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

Troy \. Y, Jan. 26.-Fire des
troyed six business buildings here
this morning. The loss is estimated
at $500 600. Six fnemen were bur-
led under falling walls, but all es-
capped death except Lieutenant But
Ter.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

SEED OATS Ne have FOR sale
limited quantity at good seed Oats
See us before buying Harrison
Warehouse Co 2a6
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

WANTED You 10 know that Or G..
j Hunter. optician, up first stair
way south of Eatitorium fits classic
10 suit any eye. Gold frames from
50 up Il
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

FIGS AND FORTUNE" is book
San Antonio. Free Agents wanted
G.. - Waters q Co. San Antonio
Texas 259p
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

WE DO CLEANlNG, pressing and re
pairing. do Il right. employing the
most skilled Workmcu and do 10 at
right prices, win call for and deiiv-
er. Phone 17S. Matthews Bros If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

FOR SALE OR TRADE s.
room, modern dwelling house and
barn; large lot, city water. good To-
cation, between University and pub
lie school See Pat H. Wilson or John
F. Phillips II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

FOR SALE-1910 Peerless touring
car with all equipments, cost $5015.
Driven five months and 1000 miles
guaranteed same as new and runs
better now than when first unloaded
absolutely perfect All cash can Sc
cure almost unheard of bargain
Worth time and trouble to investi-
gate. VIII not talk trade at all Adj
dress p. o. Box 1862, Dallas, Texas. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
\ DISASTROUS FIRE.

Troy, y. l.-Loss $500, 900,
United Press Special
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26

FOR SALE-My entire holdings of
city property, including business
lot in down town district with a
number of choice corner residence
lots with city water and centrally
located, convenient to park public
school and Trinity University also
my residence No 515 West Marvin
avenue, uneXecelled for surround
ings and location. See me personally
or call old phone PA as | have no
agents s. j Erwin. If
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-17
CLARINDA ITEMS.
last Week. ~

Mr.. Lewis Blythe, who was operated
on for appendecites, died at his home,
East of town, Jan. 18th The funeral
services were held at the A. M. E
church, conducted by Rev. J. H. Bell.
He leaves wife and a host of friends
to mourn their loss.
/ The ladies of the H. and F. M. E.
held their grand bazaar at the Second
Baptist Church, Friday and Saturday,
Jan. 1921, and had a grand success.
The ladies realized about thirty dollars.
The attendance was good and every
body was we'll pleased with the goods
that they purchased and encouraged
the ladies to continue with the great
work.
Mr.. Clarence Baker and Katie John
son, were Gravity visitors last Sunday.
Miss Jessie Parker is on the sick list
this week.
The Mission circle Of the A. M. E..
church met with Mrs, Laura Jones,
Thursday. 4s,
Mr.. Herman Griggs left for Omaha,
Sunday evening.
Master Winifred Montgomery has
been suffering with his eyes for a few
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-17

can De Sa1eiy as
serted that bis confirmation will soon
be officially announced
There are quite number of colored
men of influence and standing employ
ed at the capitol who will be very
much In evidence during the sessions.
There is Joseph E. johnson, stenogra-
pher. who is with Speaker Cannon.
He is known as the colored Uncle Joe.
Mr.. johnson is well known by sena-
tors and congressman and wieids con-
siderable influence with them.
He understands thoroughly all of the
routine methods Of the house and can
giTe one some valuable pointers on
how to get bill through. He has
been employed at the capitol for good
number of years. having been on the
stenographie force Of Speaker Reed.
Influential Men About the Capitol.
There are other colored men also
around the capitol who have made
themselves very valuable not only to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-17

their senators and congressman, but
also to members Of their race having
business Mt the, capitol. Sometimes
these employees are sought and render
valuable assistance to men who are
up sor confirmation, sometimes by col
ored men who are trying to get some
bill through, and they are generally
ever ready to lend helping hand.
Charles Pickett Of Illinois. who is
with Senator Cullom; Ralph w. White
Of West Virginia. who is with Repre-
sentative Hughes; Harry Parker, who
has for years been with the important
committee on ways and means, Of
which Representative Payne OF New
York Is chairman. and Frank A. Byron
OF Illinois, who IL with Representative
Foss Of the committee on naval affairs.
are some Of the men on Capitol hill
who are very much in evidence these
days.
Bruce on Vocational School Plan.
Assistant Superintendent Of Public
Schools Roscoe Conlsling Bruce has