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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-21

Ladies Silk Pettic0ats
We never were known to handle
nothing but the very bess> make.
Sorosis is the hest in the market.
SIS. 80 to $3.50 silk skirts will be sold
at $500
I lot of fancy p%etticoats i'll wash
fabrics, regular price up to 2.75, will
go at S1.35
/ lot of black skirts worth up to
$3.50, will 60 at S1.90
! lot of black skirts, the 81. so and
SITS quality, s1.10
1 lot Sl.25 and S1.35 will 60
at 75c
Embroidered skirts So ID
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
Senator Owens Mother
To Be Buried Tomorrow

Mrs. Narcissa Owen. mother of the
Senator from Oklahoma, and whose
funeral takes place tomorrow. was a
Cherokee Indian by descent on her
fathers side. ....
Mrs. Narcissa Owen was the daughter
of Thomas Chisholm. the last Of the
hereditary chiefs Of the Cherokees.
Back Of him the line goes thus: His
mother was Martha Holmes, daughter OF
Peggy Holmes. who was the child Of the
Rev. John Beamor and his Indian wife.
This Mrs. Reamor was the sister OF the
chief of the Cherokees. and her mar
riage in 1691 to the young missionary is
as strange a romance IL not as famous
a one as that of John Rolfe ana POGO
hontas. ,.s
Mrs. Narcissa owen was educated az
mission schools in Indian Territory ana
a a.adenlies in Arkansas and Indian Ter
ritory, and had settled away from ner
people as a teacher Of music In Jones-
hnro. Tenn, when she met the future
senator's father. Robert Latham owen.
Mrs Owen moved 20 Indian TERRITORY
with her son when ho became OF age
and il was largely through her influence
that he obtained his first position with
the Government, that Of Indian agent
for the five civilizsd tribes.
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
War Veterans Conduct
Funeral of E. N. Hughes

The funeral of Erastus N. Hughes
who died at his residence. 647 R street
northwest, was held at the home at ]: 81
O'Clock this afternoon. The services
were conducted under the auspices oi
the Lincoln Post, G. A. r., of which
Mr.. Hughes was member. The Rev
DR.. Verbrycke, pastor of Gurley Church.
offictated.
Mr.. Hughes was born in Illinois in
lS42. For the past twenty-one years he
lived in Washington and was employed
as clerk in the Penson Bureau.
He is survived by his widow, two
sons, Vern R., now in Nebraska; Ever
rett H., and two daughters. Misses Reu
and Gem. Interment was in Arlington
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
TAFT TO DELEGATE
NEGRO LAWYER TO
SPEAK FOR HIN
Assistant Attorney General
Will Address Conference
at Denver.

President Taft has begun to make
use of his most important negro ap-
ointee. Assistant Attorney General
William H. Lewis was today authorized
to attend the Negro National Educa-
tionaI Congress at Denver, Col, as the
representative of the Administration.
Some time ago this body asked the
President to send some representative
to deliver a speech at this meeting.
Lewis was preferred. At first the Pres
sistant Attorney General, but he later
reconsidered the matter. and today 1t
was announced at lthe White House
that the Boston attorney would go.
Some of the friends of the Admins
rtration are wondering today II the use
Of Lewis to make speeches about the
country will, after all, prove to be good
politics. 1t was announced when he was
appointed that there was no politics
in the matter. but it has begun to ap-
pear that Lewis will be used wherever
1t is necessary to show the Presidents s
friendliness for the colored race.
Memorial Plans Ready.
Senator Cullom called at the White
House today, and was told by the Presi-
dent that the Lincoln memorial plans
would soon be ready for the Memorial
Commission to review. These plans are
now in the hands Of the Fine Arts Com
mission, and when the report of that
body Is made, It will indicate where the
s.. .060, 600 is to be spent and the design
that should be used.
Senator Wetmore, chairman Of the
Senate Committee on the Library, and
head Of the commission to select a de-
sign for a Columbus memorial at the
Union Station, told the President that
the commission would meet in this city
on July 1S At this time II is expected
the design for this memorial will be
finally selected.
The President today accepted homo
rary membership in the Aero Club OF
New York. He was informed OF his
election by mail. and at once accepted
the honor.
Declines Invitation.
A letter has been written by Mr..
Taft to former Gov. Frank ". Rollins
Of New Hampshire. saying ihat 1t will
be impracticable for the President to
attend the forestry conference in the
White mountains in August.
An invitation was received today by
the President from the Legislative
Voters League, asking him to be pres
ent at the Chicago meeting on Novem-
Der IS, and deliver an address. This
meeting will be held in Chicago.
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
Parade Funeral for
Policeman John B. Ais

The funeral of John B. Ais. the Elev-
enth precinct policeman who died sud-
denly at the Casualty Hospital Wednes-
day, was held this morning from his
residence, 941 X street southwest. He
was given a parade funeral, with six
comrades Of the force as pallbearers
and an escort Of twenty-four men spe-
cially detailed by the Chief Of Police.
Interment was in Congressional Gene
terry.
Ais was born in Copenhagen, Den
mark. He came to this country at the
Jge OF twenty, served ten years in the
United States cavalry, and since then
had been on the police force in this city.
A widow and five children survive.
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
Position Created for
Old Senate Employe

The honor Of having a position cre-
ated for him was bestowed upon E.
Livingstone Cornelius, when the Senate
Committee on Rules passed resolution,
introduced by Senator Lodge, which es-
tablished the position Of Assistant
Seargeant-at-Arms Of the Senate. Mr..
Cornelius will assume his new duties
at once. He has been clerk to Col.
Daniel Ransdell, Sergeant-at-Arms Of
the Senate, since 1900, and by his faith
full, efficient services, and familiarity
with the duties of the office has won
deserved promotion.
Mr.. Cornelius is one of the most
popular OF the Senate employees. He is
a native of Maryland, but has lived in
the Capital in recent years. He was
secretary to Colonel Ransdell when ne
was marshal of the District III 1892, and
served in like capacity to Colonel Rams
dells immediate successors, Marshall,
Wilson and Palmer.
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
Miss Massata Receivers
From Gas Accident

Miss Lena Massata, twenty-five years
old. 1927 Sixth street northwest, had
completely recovered today from the
effects of being accidentally overcome
by illuminating gas last evening in the
kitchen Of her home. The accident was
caused by a leaky gas stove. Miss Mas
sata was treated at the Emergency
Hospital.
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
DEPART ThENT MEN
MOURNING DENISE
Of ENTOMOLOG|ST
Daniel w. Coquillett Was
Inventor of Insect
{ Destroyer.

In the death of Daniel William Coquil-
lett. the Department Of Agriculture has
lost the entomologist who invented the
hydrorvani2 method of purging orchards
of insect pests and who discovered the
usefulness of the Vedalia beetle as a
destroyer Of the tree scale insect.
Officials Of the department today eX-
pressed deep regret over the death Of
the man whose activities in Government
research work have been crowned with
such splendid results
Authority on Mosquitoes.
DR.. Coquillet was one of the fore
most authorities on the classification OF
the mosquitoes, and his work in this
field, as we'll as in the other branches
of entomology, which led to his discov-
cry of fumigating methods and the
manner in which the scale insect may
be combatted, gave promise that he
would be of invaluable service to the
Government, said one of the men who
had worked with him.
Native of Illinois.
. Mr.. Coquillett, who died July s, at
Atlantic City, was born January %,
1856, near Woodstock, III. In 1881 he
was made assistant State entomologist
of Illinois. Soon after he went to Cal
ifornia, where he became field agent
for the division of entomology, United
States Department of Agriculture. In
1898 he was appointed assistant ento-
mologist, and at that time removed to
Washington. In 1902 he was appointed
first assistant entomologist. He was
also honorary custodian of diptera
lin the United States Natural Museum;
a member of the Washington Academy;
Of the Washington chronological So
ciety: the American Association for the
Advancement of Science, and the En-
tomological Society of America.
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
s1yoo Frederick and Return,

July 18th, Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
Special train leaves Union Station $50
a. m. See the Maryland National Guard
in camp.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-07-15

sa.oo Luray, Va, and Return,
Sunday, July 16, Baltimore & Ohio
Special train leaves Union Sta S:15 a. m
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-07-15

SI.25 to Baltimore and Return,
Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. Tickets good to return
until Sunday night. All regular trains
except the Congressional Limited"
-Adyt
The Washington times., 1911-07-15

Each house is beautifully finished
throughout. Cabinet oak flooring on first
floor; Georgia pine on second; mahogany
finish buffet mantel in dining-room; elevated
oven range; built-in refrigerator; celar.under
entire house; wash trays and servants toilet.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1911-10-05
Hards Drug Store The Toggery Shop

especially ones that they are fam
iiiar with
- had a letter from Henry Cham
berlain. lle aud family got safely
through 10 Salem. Oregon, Septem.
tcr 10Th Henry says he saw roses
seven inches across there and prune'
80 thick on small tree that you
would not think there was any tree
there. Just big pile Of prunes Ap-
Pies about like our best The wea-
ther fine They had good trip ou'
good car good service and quick
time
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1911-10-05
EAST DORSET.

Mrs. Robert Gormley aud Mr,
aud Mrs. Jos. Beland were In DANNY
last week
Mason Cunningham passed away
at his home here on Sunday after a
short illness
Mabel Rowell, who has been
working IN Manchester. returned TO
her home here on Monday
Mr.. aud Mrs Jos Beland, Jrr
who have been living in Arlington.
have moved TO East Dorset.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher McWain
who have been visiting at Mrs. Me
Wain's, have returned to their home
in Pawlet.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1911-10-05
MANCHESTER CENTER.

Frank Lugene and bride re
turned Monday evening.
Charles Robinson is TO spend
the winter In Washington, d. G.
New gates and wire fence have
been built around the Center Gene
terry
The Service Club will meet at
the Baplis, parsonage instead Of
with Mrs Marsh
The students OF Burr a Bur
iou Seminary observed Mountain
Day Tuesday
uutii further notice services II
Zion church Sunday evenings will be
81 O'Clock.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1911-10-05

Accidents will happen, but the
bste-regulated families keep Dr.
Thomas Electric oil for such emery
encies. 1t subdues the pain aud
heals the hurts,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1911-10-05

Mrs. VIM, Columb is very ~
At the home Of her parents. Mr. aud
Ms o r vanBuskirk.
New hats each week al Mrs. g..
u.s. wymans Second opening Of
millinery October 10th
Frank Column aud family NOV.
I'd from North Dorset TO Mrs Mary
kent's tenement Monday
Miss Church Who has been a
recent guest 81 Rev and Mrs w II.
Bamford has returned 10 her home
IN Toledo. Q.
II. Eggleston is to make some
decided improvements on the house
belonging 70 Mrs Maria Tobin IN
this village
Mrs A. kohler and son Carl
accompanied John Kohler to the AL
bany hospital where he viii be treat
ed for paralysis.
Mr. aud Mrs William Hitchcock
are moving from Mrs Nancy Glenn
ons rooms 10 rooms with Mr. and
Mrs Jacob lessen
John u. whipple IS at hospi-
tai in Burlington where he has un-
dergone an operation for hernia. He
is progressing finely
There will be a reunion OF Co.
+. 9th VI Vol AT G. A. Hall, Man
chester Depot. Oct. 10th. All com
rades are invited 10 attend.
Mr.. aud Mrs Arthur b. Mars
den were at Breton Woods, n. H.,
three days last week in attendance
at an electrical convention. Incl
dentally they took trip 70 the
summit of Mt Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs z F. Clark and
daughter left Monday for Melrose.
n. Y, where they expect TO spend
the coming winter, Mr.. Clark's
health is much better than II was
a,a IN IL gaining gfpadivi
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1911-10-05
MANCHESTER DEPOT.

Reuben Taylor is at work in
Bennington.
Mrs. j, w. Fowler. who has
been sick is slowly improving
IS. II. Walker has been quite Ill
with an attack of pneumonia. He
is better.
NJ. l.. Manley was in Rutland
Oh Monday on business,
There will be a regular com
munication of Adoniram Lodge f.
4 A. NJ. on this Thursday evening.
MIR. and Mrs. Cecil Bull of Pitts
field, Mass. are rejoicing over the
birth OF son, born September the
END
The changing of the running
time OF the trains on the Rutla
Railroad was not very great. They
| went into effect Monday morning.
The early morning train will re
main on until Dec. 3. When 1t Will
be discontinued until May 9Th, 1912
The south bound sleeper leaves at
LAP a. m. There Is no change In
the noon train south. The down
flyer leaves here at 2,37, and viii
run daily. The milk train will leave
here al 5.25. There is no change in
the evening train. North bound the
train getting here shortly after din
ner will continue until Dec. 3. This
gets here at about the same time rs
heretofore. The morning mail and
express due here at 9l5 has not
been changed. The up flyer will
leave Manchester at 3.45 and VIII
run daily. The evening train north
VIII reach and depart at the same
time as at present The up sleep
ei is unchanged.
SOUTH DORSET.
-lau'ck Mccormick OF West
Rutland was IN town Monday on
business
--Sm!day six horses were seen
drawing big boiler through this
alley II was for Martin Paddock
saw NIL
The Catholic Fair is running |
three ights here and three nights
o. Fast Dorset in the School Halls
Every child is on tip toe.
Sam Shelter is building mill
TO saw out the lumber he bought on
a ne old Lukey Conner land. IL Is
up east Of NJ. c. Wade's.
Winter appears to have set il
Many fields of late potatoes
we're killed by the frost and 'heS
Rre rotilng in the ground.
Mrs. n. Rideout OF Hoosick
Falls n. Y. and Mrs Bessie Key
Ter Of Boston. Mass are visiting
their aunt, Mrs Chas W Phelps.
e. {. Higgins. connty Warden
wss here last week locking attpf
deer damages This town has at
there Ia in the county so far this
year.
The scholars from here to d
& u. =. we're home Monday and
Tuesday. Tuesday being Mountain
Day al the Seminary Our children
ave no desire to climb mountains
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1911-10-05
For Sale!
Observation-Disclosures.


House with IL Rooms,
Annex with 6 rooms and
Office, Barn SO x 20 feet.
200 feet on Seminary Ave,
120 feet on West Road.
Electric Light, Water and
Sewer. Less than FIVE min
utes from Hotel, Post Office,
Churches, Schools and liz
brary. For price and terms,
Address GEO. SMITH,
Manchester, VI.
21-4w.
The Detroit times., 1911-08-31
.DETR0IT's GREAT
GROWTH SHOWN
Population, With That Of Grand
Rapids, Jumps Three Times as
Rapidly as Entire State.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-The popu-
lation of Detroit and Grand Rapids in
creased more than three times as rap
idly as that of Michigan as whole,
according TO the figures given out by
Director of the Census Durand. yes
terday. They show n gain or l6.l per
cent In the entire state. The total
population is placed at 2,SiO,173. The
greatest density is In Wayne county,
Detroit's figures being fixed at 465,766.
Grand Rapids has 1851, and Sagi-
nav 50,510.
Six of the 106 cities In the state
have $4,000 to $4,000: Is, from 10000
TO $4,000; % from 5000 10 10000; "a
from $500 to 5000. and 36 less than
$500 inhabitants. The aggregate pop
ulation OF the LOG cities Is 1,329,623,
or 47.3 per cent OF the total figures for
Michigan.
The territory of the state CLASSIFIED
as urban. In 1910 contained 1,327O44
inhabitants, or 472 per cent OF the
total population, while 1.483.129 inhaD-
itants, or 52.8 per cent. lived In rural
territory. The territory in 1900 SINH
larly classified as urban--that Is, the
cities and incorporated villages then
having $500 Inhabitants or more-con-
tanned 952,323 inhabitants, or 1913 per
cent OF the total population. while l.
46S, $50 inhabitants, or 60.7 per cent,
lived In rural territory. There has
been considerable increase IN the
proportion of urban population.
Michigan has SO counties. The pop
ulation OF these counties ranges from
2,027 In Oscoda county to 531,591 In
Wayne county. There have been no
changes In the territorial boundaries
of the counties since 1900.
Fifty-seven counties have increased
In population during the last decade,
the percentages of increase ranging
from two-tenths Of / per cent In both
Altoona and Osceola counties to 1924
per cent In Keweenaw county. and the
absolute increases from IL in Altoona
county to 1928 in Wayne county.
Twenty-three counties show larger
percentage OF increase than is shown
for the state as whole, which, as
before stated, was 16.1 per cent. Two
counties show the same rate OF in
crease as the state as a whole. Twen-
ty-six counties have decreased in pop
ulation during the last decade, the per-
.centages of decrease ranging from
three-tenths OF ! per cent In Van
Buren, county to 9.S per cent in Liv-
ingston county.
The total land area Of the state is
57,4S0 square miles. The average
number Of persons to the square mile
is 4S.9; in 1900 and 1890 1t was AL
ard 1854. respectively.
In density of population Michigan
ranks seventeenth among the states.
Wayne county, containing Detroit
city. has the highest density, namely
S57.4 persons per square mile, and Os-
coda county the lowest, namely, 80.
The Detroit times., 1911-08-31
EUROPE FAR AHEAD OF Us
IN WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
Chairman Of Michigan Commission
Returns From Trip Abroad to
Study Conditions There.
m NJ

Hal II. Smith, the well-known De-
troit attorney and chairman OF Athe
Michigan Employers Liability and
Workmen's Compensation commission
returned to Detroit, Thursday, after
two months spent in Germany. France
and Great Britain, studying conditions
of workmen's compensation for in
juries, In those countries. Mr.. Smith
says the employees and the workmen
of those countries, whom he inter-
viewed, showed an astonishingly accu-
rate knowledge of what America Is
doing. and aiming to do, on the ques-
ton.
American literature on the matter
I found everywhere" said Mr. Smith,
"but also found that Europe is far
ahead OF us in the way In which work
mems compensation Is adjusted" /.
Mr.. Smith found his desk piled high
with communications regarding the
work of the commission and will nave
to plunge determinedly into many
hours of hard work to catch up.
The commission will begin a series
of public meetings, Sept 6, several OF
which will be held In different halls
in Detroit. that employers and en-
ployees may have the opportunity TO
learn exactly what the commission Is
doing. The commission, which has
Offices at No. S13 Ford building, with
r. L. Drake, secretary, In charge. will
meet with the State Federation OF La
Dor. In the annual convention, to DE
held in Battle Creek. Sept. 10, upon
which convention program special time
has been given to discuss employers
liability and workmen's compensa--
ton"
The commission will meet also with
the Flint Vehicle Manufacturers asso-
citation, in Flint. during September. A
successful public meeting was held
Aug. rs, In Muskegon. with william
P. Belden, Of Ishpeming. as principal
speaker. and Charles r. Slight, of
Grand Rapids, vice-chairman of the
commission, presiding.
The Detroit times., 1911-08-31


but had TO make one laugh answer
for a dozen clever hits of comedy.
Wallingford has offered Fanny JAS
per, stenographer in the hotel, the
position OF private secretary, and she
comes to his apartments to give him
her reply She is received by
"Blaclde" Daw. Wailingford's confed-
crate.
so you have come to accept the
position, Miss Jasper" asks Daw.
NO, on the contrary, / have come
to decline IT,"
you must have reason, the offer
is very good one."
II have very good reason" the
girl answers.
"Mr. Wallingford will be disappoint-
ed: when he wants a thing he usu-
ally gets it."
That's my reason" is the girls
reply.
Clint Harkins, the bustling young re-
porter of the Battlesburg Blade, Is
enthused over the arrival of Walling-
ford and the wonderful things he
promises to do for the town. He
writes halflpage editorial about the
financial wizard and remarks to Wal
lingford, lust consider the Blade
your organ"
I'll play the organ for all It's
worth" Is Wallingford's rejoinder.
"Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford" is
George M. Cohan's most brilliant ef-
fort and has scored the longest run
ever achieved by comedy either in
New York or Chicago.
The Detroit times., 1911-08-31
SNEAK Thief FOUND.
IN W0MAN'S ROOM.
Man Gives Mrs. Karl Pfaehler Bad
Scare-Thought at First To
Have Been Prowler.

A nattily dressed sneak thief. who
IL was at first thought might have
been the ''prowler," who has been
terrifying Detroit women, entered the
home OF Karl Pfaehler. No. 356 Chest
nut-st.. Wednesday afternoon about 2
o'clock. frightening Mrs. Pfaehler so
badly that she suffered a severe nery-
Gus shock.
Mrs. Pfaehler was preparing to 60
out for the afternoon and had been
In the bathroom OF their home, up
stairs, dressing. She went from the
bathroom TO her bedroom and there
foemd a man with paper and pencil
"a his hand. He started to speak and
showed the paper towards her. but
the terrified woman screamed and
rushed downstairs and into her hus-
bands meat market. which adjoins
the house.
As soon as she could tell what had
happened, Mr.. Pfaehler rushed up
stairs to find the man, but he had fed.
A five-dollar bill which had lain In
one of the bureau draws was missing,
but a gold watch and some jewelry
had not been touched.
II wish had been Just minute
sooner" said Mr.. Pfaehler. hotly.
Thursday morning. IF I could only
have gotten my hands on that miser-
able fellow. oh, I'd have fixed him. =
II had left my hired girl with the
baby at the foot Of the stairs" said
Mrs. Pfaehler in telling OF her expert
ence, "and she was there for is min
utes before discovered the man. So
he must have been In the room long
time. He was very nicely dressed and
had piece of paper and pencil in
his hand. He mumbled something.
but was too frightened to understand
what he said.
II was so nervous afterwards that
wouldn't go upstairs alone and l
wouldn't stay here In the house all
night I spent the night with my
mother.
"The man was about 20 years old.
| think, and wore dark clothes and a
new straw hat. He was about feet,
Z inches tall. and Of a dark COM
plexion."