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The Washington herald., 1911-12-10
Police Reports of Thirty Days in Twenty
three States Dissected Geographically
and by Statutory Classification

| From time to time talk of crime waves
| and the outbreak of the criminal classes
| stirs a city or a section of the country
into paniCky agitation and attempted sup
preston, or the repetition of a number
| of crimes of the same character in one
| locality rOuSeS public sentiment to an
unusual pitch and to extraordinary eff
forts at law enforcement. OptimiStS there
ar" who laugh the whole matter out of
court, and steadfastly proclaim that the
world is getting better all the time. and
that in every society there are sure to
he some unruly members. but. on the
whole the country is doing very well in
matters Of law and order. Also, there
are pcsSimiSts who ar" ready to declare
that modern society IS going to the dogs,
and that anarchy will soon prevail.
Without joining either camp or taking
either point Of view, in any general or
exhaustive argument on the matter, there
are, none the less, some things about
this question of crime at the present
which impress the average man who
reads the newspapers. and especially Is
this true Of him who has the oppor tunity
t. see the papers of many States in ad-
dltIOn to his own. Such an everyday
reader cannot fan to note that at least
two idCtOrS are prominent in the news
from day to day as displayed in the
newspapers 80 the ubiquitous headline
which tells of violence Of one sort or
another, and the equally ubiquitous head
line which tells of trials and efforts to
suppress this violence.
\ reader, who glanced daily at the
newspapers of a score of States. deter
mined recently to keep a record of what
he saw during the period of one month.
He made no effort to make this com
plete record or TO give II either statistical
accuracy or universal range: II was in
tended merely as a guide to some striking
conditions. an indication of the preva-
l"nCc Of lawbr"nkIng i'm its more violent
forms. For his purpose no hard and
fast geographical lines were laid down.
but New York was entirely dlsregardcd
and. Of the twenty-three States which
formed the basis of the experiment, most
might he said to belong TO the Atlantic
Coast and Southern groups. Illinois.
Kansas, Indiana, North Dakota, Missouri,
and Ohio We're exceptions.
Like the localities. the period covered
was chosen at random. 1t happened to
fall in the month from October ~ to
November 10. and care was taken not to
include in tn" resulting figures any
crimes which were committed before the
first or after the last of those dates.
Murders, PA.
Murder. as tho most violent as well as
the most frequent of the crimes recorded,
was found on analvzing the data 10 take
precedence. Two hundred and fOrty-four
murders were found to have been COM
mItted IN the twenty-five States. resulting
in he death Of % victims Instances
We're frequent in which several shared
in the killing Of one. or one criminal
was responsible for the death of a num-
ber Of persons This variation ranged all
the way from the doing to death OF an
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

Ea0tJsi Minister'S HON" Societies for the
relief .. aged servants Of the churches.
C"-Uper"t tiuu is had with thcs, so'ietcS
This is tn" first gen raj campaign. and
is m"dn p"s "s:ihl" 10y united action Of tn"
convention named. 1t is alS" tn. first
time that missionaries. home ard foreign.
have hCen included in t." benefit.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10
IN THE RELIGIOUS WORLD

also made to induce more Russians on ar
rival to take up farms. 1t was stated
that the largest single success yet at
tanned has been at tobacco raising in
Come cticut.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

f"rneI'y Mis- Vera SicEriF # y L"us. who re-
d" i'cd As Christmas irr~sut Fifth avenue mar
sion furnished and cIuiW~d with everything, in
ciuing srvaurs The gitt made /" Mr. and
Mrs, HcIkins by Mrs. !. !. Lawrence the GTand-
T"'hCr Of Mrs. HDikin.. MIR HoTSrus in Orto-
f-r. lvj When .a..y seventeen. rlor'I With Mr..
Ii"Fhuf win" va, twenty one. and were later for
gwen.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-10

Seventy per cent Of the gold owned
by civilized man is coined.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13
The Camnhen Bro Show

The CambeH Bros. circus cane We'd
nesdsY on their long train as sdveF-
tised- Had 3 very eTediteble street
parade and the performance was worth
the cost, the performing elephants
doing fine. The Lamy Brothers do
ing some daring acrobat work, the 8 Of
the Mexicans IN their bar act received
lots Of applause, the tight rope balane
ing was good, and the e09 boy riding
took msny bach te old days The an
imal shoz contained many interesting
aaimaIs. A terrific wind coming up
from the west caused the performance
to be cut short, the tents taken down
ana no night psrfozmance given. Sew
eraI thousand people attended every
body and their children seemed 20 be
st the show. Those Who waited TO
90 at night mast wait for the next
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

Last Friday afternoon We printed
this local:
Now that IAN arrest" has been made
several places around town are being
elked akout.
And that evening Marshal Troth and
policeman Charlie Rupp raided one Of
'shoies" in the northwest part Of town
but one Of the women had skipped, the
other woman arrested and IN jail, the
keeper got away but q warrant will
catch him IL he cones back within 2
years, and lot Of liquor seized.
That class Of people must learn this
''is 3 School town now, TO longer old
Ft. Hays, we are inviting parents to
send their children here in our care,
and our city authorities and citizens
should see that these ''heli holes are
not allowed to exist in our midst for
a single day. And let word go out
broadcast that Hays city Is a moral
school town and people will come here.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

This week the Statute book contain
taG the laws passed by the last Legis-
f9kure IL published, and In il is the dras
tie Law that second conviction Of the
violation OF the Liquor law means q
year in the Pen instead of jail sem
tence hereafter
And Gov. Stubbs hss given.it Ont We
- psainly that the law must be rigidlv
enforced all over the state or he viii
remove the city or county attorney who
fails 20 close them. He says:
-AfKansas has tolerated the bootleg
ger, speakeay. basement, attic, baudF
house and every other kind of Liquor
viOlstor TOO LONG. IT MUST STOP
il the state has any power to stop it.
These men and women are going to be
driven out Of business and they are GO
ing to Etay out. If a eity or county
attorney, sheEiffs, constable and poIice
don't shut up every place the Attorney
General viii appoint outsiders to go do
IL, not assist the home men, bat do it
themselves and pocket ALL the fees.
The Atty Gen. and the helpers will Wis.
it every county needed and stay until
the liquor men are put where they can
not violate the Law. If sheriffs don't
do their duty in complaining sentence
viii name some other jail to board the
prisoners. Officers cannot pick up the
fees on work they neglected. to do.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13
Plants for Sale

At my place on South Chestnut
street in Hays.
2 blocks south Schlyer Warehouse
Tomato. Eaeiena, Chalks early
Jewell. Burpee's earliest pink, true
! ker's Favorite, Giant beauty, diff.
tree Champion. Livingston's per-
fection, large Yellow, yellow pear
shape, red pear, 20 cts a 100,
2Sc for so. 10c a doz.
Peppers for mangtes, Ruby
King 1Oct. a doz. 2Sc for so,
Tobacco, broad leaf. 10c doz
2sc for so.
Celery 1Oc a doz, 25c for so.
4Oc a 100.
Egg plant, black beauty. 15c a
dozen.
Cabbage of either Wakefield.
Henderson s early summer, or the
Xmas King for late at 10 a doz
20 for so. 30c for 100
. Sweet Potatoes, yellow Jersey
2Sc for 100, 2,25 for 1000
Red Bermuda, red Jersey 40c for
100. $50 a thousand
All Of these plants were started
earIy IN our bot keuse and viii bear
early, are grown from the choicest
gardener's stock Of seeds. I have Civ
en- the plant business my strict stten-l
ton for the last Is years, and sm sure
I can please you With q nice line Of
plants.
Win deliver to any part of
the city. Phone $50 B.
as We have two wagons on the road
this season. Those living at e dis
tenee write or phone and We viii ship
carefully.
E. A. DarIaud
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

We must now record the sudden
death LAST Friday of our old citizen,
William B. Kirkland, always famifiary
known to everybody as ''Bin Berry. I"
He came here Il years ago and loca-
ted IN south Wheatland township and q
couple years later married one Of the
daughters Of Israel GFennen Later
they moved to Hays and built 3 eozV
home on east Broadway in the GrInnell
block. He leaves : Eorrowing wife TO
mourn bis death and che requests as
to return her sineerest thanks TO al
who were 30 kind to her IN her trOu-
bles. The funeral occurred Saturday
afternoon and very largely attended,
the Royal Neighbors lady lodge, which
she belongs to, turning cut IA body.
Rev. A. n. Smith conducted the fune-
raj services and preached an elegant
and touching sermon.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

Miss Ollie Westhrook Is home from
her chool work. HID q good yea.
DR. Brown, the esn1 ear mar o.
SaIina Wss here on us'ness Bondsv.
Dave Sites was here tsis week h 4v-
ing his family lot in our cemetery nj e
ly fixed up.
The annual e. A R. eneampment Of
KanPas tskss pace ns We at L "
ren'e snd big time is exFecsed-
News comes Of tie coming Of cute
baby girl 70 the nome Of Mr.. & Mrs.
J. J Nicholas at DorrancA Grandpa
L7Tedis'ch feels very happy
TIE ! dies Of the Presbs terian Aid
Society net at the ho1e Of Mrs Ge :.
Phi ip Thur,d y Af.ernco7 To sew and
then took ca at Mrs NOlaL.'a.
The Wsrrvn Bal e. c.. have tseir
Pumping machinery, in 'h4 ek NJ
above the rAilrosd bridge rnd are nav
daily pumpirg out lots Of good sand-
TIE Shiners had . hig celebrate n
in Salirs Thursday al d IN the list of
candidates TO zslk The esnd we n7tics
J. B. Spratt ard J. p. Downing
The Miss Keller ard the Prof. S1ish
classes in the Methodist sunday school
had ther annual celebration and good
time in their Essf mbly room Tue daT-
Among the K. C. society items we
note that Fred Zurn, who used to be
here in the Sehwaller Bros Office is to
be Tarried there in June to Miss Wal
ton.
Miss Eva Hubbard, one Of the sweet
Russell cG unity girls who attended our
State Normal, was married last week
&t her home at Luray 20 Oral Steph-
erson, assistant cashier Of the bank.
The Pastor of the Hays Presbyterian
church will observe s'MotAers D Iy"
this Sunday NOR. Jug. 14th. in a te-mon
in honor of MotF er The ehnlT will
sing sps ciaI se'ectio S for M tn r.
TIE annna' S ate co Tvent'on Of fh
Eastern Star is ueetinY az Wichita
this week with 15Oo 5eIeg .tes present
Mrs Al N'ckies and ]. q. Sprstt are
there to represent tire Hays chapter
Rev Geo. c Fort, of the Methodist
cAu cT of Salfsa, wfo delivered fh= el-
sgsnt addrsss here st the Confe+e CO.
is to deliver Ihss bseeeiaureate iGr s.
at the State Norusl here on Sur day,
Nay 18th in the Normal Auditorium
8av mare Lest.
A bay mare, with light name and
tail. weight about 110O lbs Shod ali
around With plates. Was wearing =
halter when last seen. Will f-der
please communicate with The U.
Portland Cement Co, at Yocemento |
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13
Dry Farming Congress

This year the Farmers are to be in
vited TO HAYS and the Experiment sta
tion on Wednesday and Thursday, June
7th and 8 b, and with the showing that
was made last year it is expected the
crowd win be larger than last year,
ard the town and all at the Exp sta
ton will try and make it interesting
TO all who come. Watch for program
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13
FREE PRESS the Best in the Co

FREE PRESS the Best IN the Co.
Mrs Penny-Adams is here on visiI
to her many friends.
John Carter put out 80 pound Of
onion sets ard now has yeOnR onions
to sell.
Hiss Emma Smith left Monday eve
for California to visit ber brother nov
out there.
Our former residsnt, JeffeOat, was
in town this week shaking bands with
old friends.
Mrs. Connen had good sign. paint
ed on the window OF her rooming house
this week.
Mr. and Hrs. Zimminger and John
Gross are home from their trip up in
Rawlins county
Mrs. Skinner CT Topeka arrived on
Monday evening fog weeks witt With
DR.. and Mrs. NeisWauger.
Wes Edwards leaves Sunday for New
Mexico on business connected with
bis and others land business.
McCrscken Enterprise says: Rich
ard Aulroy wss over from Hays this
week visiting friends bere.'
Judd Bell and viii Wagner have
given the Post Office room paperinR
this week, much improving it.
We regret TO record the death of
the haby of DR.. and Mrs. Billings at
z. c., and grandpa Dixon left for
there on the first train.
Finding that the children generally
proposed 20 attend the circus, the pub
lie school took a vacation Wednesday
afternoon 50 al could attend.
So that the country students could
see real circus the Normal school
students were given vacation Wed
nesdav srd theT sav the street parade
and some went to the show.
At this Pension pa, m n on last MO-
day at tEe Topeka agency the force
examined over is, coo vouchers and
gave or rent out over that number Of
checks, surprising past records Soe9
Quite a number OF COR ladies' had tx
teneive fiirta-iona with the very after
tive uaheTs at the circus. while lots Of
our 'nld men caused lots of laughter
by their Irritation with the girl in red
who was part of the show.
In-ske raid eazs a. last week the xo-
man caught plead guilty to meintsin-
ing a neusarce, keeping place where
liquor ~ 8 keDf. was cent to jail for |
80 days with 500 fire ard costs and
the cleaned ont. The man and woman
who skipped out will get theirs If they |
ever come back 80 better stay away.
Over 1000 persons attended the circus ]
Wednesday afternoon. Another 1000, |
the business and working men and |
women OF our town who expected 70
sttend IN the evening lost out on sc-
count Of the wind storm which caused |
the circus to load before supper time.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

Harry Grass has traded his big auto
for a tract OF land
Frank King has this year a sun
proof GOV ring over his ice wagon.
The circus brought lots of the coun-
trv folks, with al the children, to our
city On Wednesday.
Hoilenbeek has bought the Otto S2aI
Ter horse and high buggy OF Mrs John
Adkins, which John lately purchased.
Ben Hopper came in from the Saline
valley and reports crops looking very
promising out that way.
Contractor Clark was in town this
week and reports his work on the Her
zog church progressing nicely.
Mrs. Reed of SaIins, formerly Miss
Pratt of our city is here visiting her
relatives and many friendF.
Tonic of all kinds. Warts and
Moles removed at the
South Side Barber Shop
Miss BabeIle RowIison is home from
her school work at Sharon Springs, and
has secured contract for another year
A. L. Ellis had the misfortune on
Hondsy TO break wrist bone in crank
ing an auto. The confounded thing
kicked back on him.
Be sure and read the adver of the
Mutton eaIe. Having sold the farm ev-
erything Of perFonal property will be
sold at any price it brings.
AS the new homestead law allows
q person to take $50 acres in Colorado
Elias Johnson and several Others have
gone out there TO hunt up location.
The best LISTER money can
buy. The Morrison & John
Deere Listers at Schlyer &
Arnhold's
The animal Insurance a'Iotmene to
the Fire departments of tie cites Of
Kansas was made Nav 1st, AMI of the
$40. 600 fund Hays city g is s1l5 81
Farmer Harry Clark of south victo-
ria neighborhood wss transacting bu-
siness in town this week. He sticks
pretty close TO home and don't come
10 town very often.
Normal Students will he glad tn b hear
that their former fellow stuHent. Els
worth DodFin, has secured thu Prin i
palship OF TIE Stockton Grade school
with five ladI sssistants.
Houses for Rent or Sale.
offeF for cent good 5 room house
also room Rouse Or will sell
both houses st ioW price on easy terms
See A L ELLIS.
Over the Post Office.
The Cove Caunty paper says:-"Miss
Alice Freese spent several days this
week on her homestead on the Hack |
berry creek south Of GrinnelL Her
school at Ellis closes in couple weeks |
and then she locates on her farm per-
nentlg".
Down at EIlenWocd CIean-Up day
vas big success. They got all the
children interested, all the schools took /
= vacation. the kids hustled the men /
furnished dozens OF wagons to haul of |
the trash, the ladies rode Hp and down
The alleys encouraging the children and
the day Was great success and did /
much good.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

One of the head business men con-
nected with the circus here Wednesday
was a Reatfcman named Mitchell Of
Kansas city who married the daughter
Of Walter Keach, formerly living here.
and he spent the evening visiting old
friends OF Mr Keach and the house
where Mrs. Keaeh wss burned TO death
accidentally q score of yesrs ago. y
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

Henri O<hsnt and s1n Paul y ~i.lvIsit-
vi h Fred oshsns at Manha't n nv.r
Suud y. Frefi,a 4 Jt'-i ii - A ii
cRl,ursl CO Ilege ard i nu. b Il -zs< d
Sith the soTk n he Will inle he
tell eourss in NEE al a a d e'ectTI HI
e1Rinssrag.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13
Veterinary Surgeon

Owners Of horses that need thsir
teeth tx o. doetoring take notice
that viii Be IN Hays an next week,
beginning Monday, Hay 18th ready to
Do al such work. See me at the Haz-
y FELTON, bagn or Phone Ne 1s.
II. A. Fr@Iand, DIV S
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13
Reward Offered.

We vim pay a liberal reward for IN
formation who stole the iron beam Oh
Cur coal scales sE our coal yard Or foE
the return OF ths beam
Isaac Zeigler and son
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

Bye and Rar SuFse0n
Dr.. H. Jay BEoWu, TIE SaIina eye
and ear epee1aiist vi Be at the BEuzs-
Eick Hs9el. H0EDAY JUNE 5ths
AZ WAKEEalE1, Tassdsy. J0ne Sta
Ae His S Juas 7kks
As Haa SeR. 5nns 81
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13
"a Public Saa June Isl

Bear il mind that win have \ Pun
Iic sale &C nv farm north Of Hsys On
Thursday: June 1sk and viii have far
s.airg implements, E1oek. etc fax sale
% sxve your mchey snd attend The
sale e yea wanE biE hEgafns.
sxet sn5en-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

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nj i.r Il Il Wit ssl of - n :
[ =. as =. 4 ~ - M4,s. 10 -
10 49,. I. h .rg ofea h ~ sseH en-
Ehs ci ork.
MAYOR Gre PBmIr
ALDERM
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n. w OhsnG III JAo,.bs
Wm. fi4-I { A. ssz-a nes,
CITY cI'RK 7 P-mu.
TREASuREi c " kiger Jr
ATTORNEY N % qTist
WATER & stwEa cCHHISsIoSER
Fr fsAffsFsier
HAs u&i4 J IN Iroih
ceNNITTEEs
Sire Is & AH,.,s
Smith. Os IN, Jacobs
Hall j b OShaa'
S i.E s.es n. 'i.r ne.
Orri,s-. c
CO :. q bat, eaith
osha '- :, as.k.e.s. ali
BsrF,...-. Stain :. smih
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BOsru OF He.i
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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

The Board desire to raise BY con
tributions from orr citizens four or Eve
hundred dollars to complete the build
ing iu nice shape = electric light FIX
lures, window screens, furniture. etc,
and hoping our liberal minded citizens
win donate the amount needed.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13
E. A. DarIand

Red Cane seed for sale
I offer for taIe at my farm II miles
north Of YOcsmento, or Phone GIG in
Hays circuit, choice matured Red Cane
sefsd for planting, at 81, so bustel.
Wan. Solomon, Zurick P.O. Kas
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

A $50 acrs well i0pFOved farm 8 and
q hsif miles north oE Ella Good house
barn, plenty Of Wstse, fenced and egoss
fenced. WI sell E1th O. vItso0E crcp-
Pic and terms reasonabls. PhGne
-. soS Elfsa. er a1l1res8
John Tsucher.
Ellis P. o. KansaA
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

State Senator Fred Robertson has
emphsticslly declared that under 10
circumstances will he be q candidate
for Governor next year. Correct
Senator Robertson fsmade good" as
State Senator and credit to our dis
trict and his every vote and move was
favorsbly commented upon and the EO-
ters generally would Ike to see him
reelected for another term.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13
OURIADIts CLUB AttTIHe&
II pgNEslf scIEcF GR

TH DOMESTIC ScEE1 GLIB
meet a. IT, horue uf Me- < ma
on Wedn-sds Y sfte-'osr, May II h
erlOy tbs p-Ogram:
Roll r,li CuFre.t Events
The itiative N fo7s. ke ii
3r-- III K Ph lsD
Question Box. a'd ns~SIs l., TO-
n.eF one To-
Music.
A rurrsI.t maFsz-se srt-cie -es
By Mr.. Hf H
Nj callai e,uS bu i7s-ss
Demonstration
Saturday afternoon e-Lb
PROGRAM NAY Is
Hostess - Hrs Al FhIlip
Pezss1s - Mrs 81 v==ztein
Pen s'o2e - - Hi>s Picke
AR. in Ne tseri. n krs St-iEer
C,mparison of Rubeas. R-tn-
brant and Va Dyck. Mrs. Pc NY
Aunc
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13
RUGS for Sale.

a subscriber desires "a 20 offer for sale
good Administer Rug, 9 Z IL s15,
good CFex. Rug, blue, 9 Z Y, S.
For particulars see This Office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

Down at the State Agricultural col
leRe last week class Of 80 young wo-
men learned the advantages OF listing
corn and found Why listing is the best
way Of planting corn IN the dryer wes-
tern half Of Kansas, and that diseing
ahead Of the lister aids materially IN
conserving moisture. a discussion al
50 convinced them that listing was not
ga lazy mans method" as many con
tend, but Is the improved system.
These women are studying agricul-
ture because the Legislature made q
law requiring Kansas tezshers 70 pass
an examination n Agriculture to be
able to teach in Kansas scbOois.. The
class was started for Senior girls who
expect to teach bat the work proved
50 interesting others have joined and
they visit the college farm. silos, the
dairy herd and barn, plowed plots, the
laboratory and other departments
No boys are IN the class, SO no frolic,
but practical work 70 learn "
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13
THE eLREEsIE LIBRARY

At q meeting of the Public Library
Board the building committee made
report. They have paid out or eontrac
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

Good Cow for Sale.
An extra good Hiieh COW with three
months ed calf By her side for sale
cheap. See This OFFICE
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-05-13

A bay mare, with light name and
tail. weight about 11oO lbs Shod ali
around With plates. Was wearing =
halter when last seen. Will frder
please communicate with The U. S
PcrtIapd cemsht Co, at YOeemento-
The Chitina leader., 1911-06-24
HANDSOME PRESENT GIVEN
TO MRS. WALLACE

Mrs. Wallace, the well known cat
erer of the Katalla company board
ing. house at Chitina, was made about
the happiest woman this far north
last week by receiving a beautiful cut
glass water set, presented to her by
Messrs. Wernecke, Spangler. Baker,
Brown and Durkman. some of the
boys, who while in the private mess
at Chitina, wished to show their ap-
probation to Mrs. Wallace before
leaving, of the many little courte-
sizes and kinGnesses shown them by
her. The father of the two we'll
known engineers, l.. and G. Wer-
necke, chose the design in Seattle,
and the water set, which consists of
Handsome pitcher, dozen glasses
and a base or center piece of fine
French plate mirror, must be seen to
be appreciated and Mrs. Wallace is
justly proud of it. The present was
left on the private mess table as a
surprise and the following explana-
tory note was tucked into the pit
cher:
Dear Mrs. Wallace:
''As we are about to leave camp
we begin to realize what we are
about to lose, and feeling due ap-
probation for the kind and cour-
teous way in which you have treat
ed us, beg to present you with this
humble token of our many thanks