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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
PULLMAN ATTORNEY
IN INTERESTING CASE.
Interesting Point ut Law Raised in
Case of 7. II. Matlock VS.. W. o. w.
ID. G. Dow Seeks to Recover In
surance for Beneficiary.

An interesting law suit, in which y.
c. Dow, attorney for T, b. Matlock,
is seeking to recover $4,000 insurance
on the life of Edward NJ. Swegle, who
disappeared in 1901, but whose death
has never been proved, is now pending
before the superior court of this
county Swegle was insured in the
w O, w. for the amount above
named, and T. b. Matlock, brother
in-law, was named in the policy as
beneficiary, At the time of the dis
appearance of the insured man the
policy was paid up and the benefi-
ciary continued the payments until
1905.
The lodge in which Swegle was in
sured is represented by Pattison,
Stotler & Pattison of CoIfax, and the
point raised, and one which will be
hard one to decide, is whether or not
the man died before the expiration of
the policy, because of lapse of pay
ment, in 1905. The defendants claim
that if he died after the expiration of
the policy the insurance money can
not be recovered, while If he died be-
fore the expiration of the policy the
case must be thrown out of court, in
compliance with the statutes of liml-
tation, which provide that suit to
recover on a written instrument must
be brought within a period of six
years.
Attorney Dow contends that in
case the jury finds that the insured
died at the beginning of the seven
year period, that must elapse before
the law presumes death, then the
beneficiary will recover the insurance
money, because the action could not
be commenced until after the seven
year period had elapsed.
The case Is out of the ordinary be-
cause of the fact that it is the sec
ond time in the United States
that the statute of limita-
lions has been raised in case of
this kind, and is attracting consider
able attention from members OF the
legal fraternity and others.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
COUNCILMAN HENRY
SAYS ASSERTIONS FALSE
oity Dad Claims Reflections Cast ON
City Council at Recent Public
Debate We're Untrue.

Editor Herald: On Tuesday even
ing, Sept, 10Th, at the NJ Il. church.
during the discussion of the COM
mission form of government, some
OF the speakers made assertions in
regard to the present city govern
ment, of which | wish to take issue.
The reflections cast upon the city
council at that time were ungentle-
manly, uncalled for and untrue. One
speaker stated that the city council
is neglectful and not doing it's duty.
In one case mentioned some one
wanted street grade established and
| would have built sidewalk. but
could not get the grade. He certainly
could have had the grade by asking
for it, J. NJ. Palmerton asked for
grade one day last week and the fol-
lowing day it was given to him. The
gentleman previously referred to did
building a concrete walk in case the
lS-foot parking was established on
Maiden Lane, but as that was de-
feated he built a wood walk One
speaker stated that the system of
government should be changed so
as to give the officials more power
in establishing Improvement dis
tricts;, that the city council had to
act entirely by petition. The law of
1911 gives the city council the power
TO take the initiative in all improve
ments at their option. But the coun-
ell does not prefer to take this privi-
lege from the people.
A speaker stated that the present
form of government was rotten; that
there was some $4,000 bath house
warrants standing against the city,
and about $4,000 in warrants for
street grading, which should have
been paid by property owners The
fact is that there was $4,000 in war
rants issued for bath house, all of
which have been paid In regard to
warrants for street grade purposes,
there was a few hundred dollars.
most of which has been paid Those
things, friends, occurred about 10
years ago.
Why should che council of today
that is increasingly endeayoring to
clear up these old scores (and doing
it as fast as the law will permit be
censured for the WrOngdoing of an
ancient administration?
l am personally opposed to a COM
mission form of government in Pull
man, as it increases our expense and
taxes unnecessarily, and nothing is
to be gained in the improvement of
governm ent. The taxes are certainly
high enough under the present condi-
ton. The commission form cannot
reduce them. Murray Henry.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
Bernhard Listemann, Niolinist: Xir-
ginia Listemann, Soprano, and
Theodore SturkOw-Ryder, at
Auditorium.

A concert, which promises to be
one of the best of the year. will occur
at the college auditorium on Monday
night, Oct. ?, the participants being
Bernhard Listemann. violinist; Vir-
ginia Listemann, soprano. and Theo-
dora Sturkow-Ryder, pianist.
Miss Virginia Listemann was heard
in Pullman last year. when she ap-
peared with William Sherwood. the
pianist, and captivated our people
with her beautiful singing and her
charming manner.
Her father, Bernhard Listemann, is
one of the best known violinists in
America. He has had a remarkable
career, having been concert master
of the Boston Symphony orchestra
and the Theodore Thomas orchestra
at Chicago. He has also served for a
number of years as head Of the violin
department of the Chicago Musical
College.
The pianist, Miss Sturkow-Ryder,
is not SO well known in the far west.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
noted MUSICIANS HERE MONDAY NIGHT

mas appeared as soloist with some of
the leading orchestras of the country
is sufficient proof of her ability.
Young and beautiful. but with a
depth of musical talent, wonder
fully developed voice and breadth
of training away out of proportion to
her years, Miss Virginia Listemann
is coming to be recognized as one of
the most prominent of the young
American prima donnas. Local music
lovers will have a chance to measure
her abilities for themselves when she
appears in concert at the college au-
ditorium Monday night. With her,
under the management of J. Saunders
Gordon, will be heard Bernhard
Listemann, one of the greatest of this
countrys violinists, and Theodore
Sturkow-Ryder, pianiste.
Virginia Listenfann received her
early training under her fathers di-
rection, and supplemented it later by
study with the best European teach
ers and by extensive travel Evil
dence of her thorough training is
seen in her mastery of diction in
French and German songs.
Her voice is lyric soprano of pure,
, bell-like quality, under perfect con
troll and handled with exceptional
skill. Her temperament and person
ality fit her eminently for the grand
opera field, but she has refused many
offers to leave the concert platform.
As a soloist with the country's great
orchestras her work has been partic-
ularly admired. She has filled en-
gagements with the Atlanta Sym
phony orchestra, the Choral Union of
Boston, the Boston symphony orches-
ira, the Schubert Club of Seattle and
the Milwaukee spring festival Her
last season included 100 concerts, in
all of which she met with unqualified
success.
iltONAOl IL toIhI htN IA yuCI. DldiilSIt
is also a young American of great
beauty and attractive personality.
Nine. Sturkow-Ryder comes of mu-
steal family, her first musical training
being received from her feather.
Study under the teacher, Carl Wolf
sohn of Chicago, was supplemented
by travel and study abroad, which
bore especial fruit in her develop
ment of a love for compositions of the
Russian school. Her programs, both
from a historical and musical
standpoint, are comprehensive.
Tickets are now on sale at Watts
pharmacy, the prices being 80 cents
and 81. All seats reserved.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
Mr.. and Mrs. Thorpe Surprised.

A number of the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. e. w. Thorpe treated that couple
to an agreeable surprise Tuesday
evening when they provided them
selves with everything that is good
to eat and proceeded to the place of
abode of that couple and announced
the intention of spending the evening.
A very enjoyable evening was
spent with progressive five hundred
as the center of attraction, after
which the party partook of the many
delicacies that had been brought by
the welcome but unbidden guests.
Those who enjoyed the occasion be-
sides Mr.. and Mrs. Thorpe, were Mr..
and Mrs. r. c, Martin, Dr. and Mrs
Mcguire, Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Stephen
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Woodin,
MIR. and Mrs. c. NJ. Waters, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. F. Staley, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Allen, Miss Edna Davis, and Messrs.
]. ~ Scott, H. D. McVean, J. w. An
derson Jr. and Dow Allen.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
Realty Transfers.

d. 81 Putnam e Son this week re-
port the sale of the w. s. Pritchard
residence on College Hill to r. NJ.
VanDorn, assistant postmaster, for
consideration of $4,000. The prop
erty was purchased as an investment
and will be occupied by VIM Good
year and family aftersthe first of the
month.
The same firm reports the sale of
the e. " Evans property to p l..
Saline of oakesdale for $1,000. Mr..
Saline comes to Pullman to educate
his children at the State College.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
Board of Regents Meets.

The board of regents of the State
College met last Tuesday, Regents J.
J. Browne of Spokane, r. C. McCros-
key of Garfield, D. S. Troy Of China
cum and Peter McGregor of Spokane,
being present. Aside from confirm
ing appointments to faculty positions
recently made, but little business
came before the board. Prof. Rudolph
Weaver was elected to the position of
professor of architecture and archi-
tect for the college, this being a newly
created position.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
Advance in Grain Prices.

Yesterdays grain quotations by To-
cal buyers were slightly in advance OF
the quotations of week ago. Very
little grain is being sold and the buy
ers complain of inactivity Yester-
days quotations were as follows:
Red Russian, Sc cents.
Club and hybrid, 6s cents.
Fortyfold, 60 cents.
Bluestem, II cents.
Oats, per 100. s1.15 to 1920.
Brewing barley, per 100, $50.
Feed barley, per 100, $3.50.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
EncnllY and student Reception.

At the gym nasium, on Friday even
ing. the annual reception to faculty,
students and friends OF the college
will be held. The plans are made so
as to include every one. You should
reserve this evening for this annual
event. Come out and do your part
Doors will be open at 1880. The re-
ception committee will meet you, be-
ginning at o'clock and a student
committee of about 40 members viii
see that you get acquainted.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
Council Does Good Work.

In compliance with an order re-
GENTLY issued by the city council many
of the dilapidated sidewalks Of the
city are being replaced by good, sub
stantial walks. Street Commissioners
Hooper is overseeing the work and
notifying the property owners that
unless they improve the walks abut-
ting their property in reasonable
length of time the work will be done
nv the city and the costs assessed
against the property.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
HONOR MRS. VANCE.
Pullman Lady Appointed by Governor
Hay to Attend International Con-
eresS OF Farm Women.

Mrs.LC w Vance of this city has
been Appointed by Governor Nj. E.
Hay TO represent the state of Wash
ington at the international institute
of farm women, which will be held
at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Oct.
III to 10. inclusive. Mrs. Vance is
we'll known in Pullman and has
many friends who congratulate her
upon the honor which she has re-
ceived. Mr.. Vance has a position os
instructor in the high school at KEEL
logg, Idao, and-hfs wife conducts the
fruit ranch near this city during the
school year AS well as being an
able farm manager, Mrs, Vance has
long been identified with educational
work, having formerly been superin-
tendent of the schools of Shoshone
county.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29

Prices quoted for poultry by local
buyers have been up and down all
week, with no indications of a stable
market. |. f. Henshaw is paying I
cents per pound. live weight, for
hogs: and cents for veal; 3 IL
and cents for cows, and 9 cents for
ducks and geese.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
knights and Ladies Make Merry.

The members of the Knights and
Ladies of security held social ses-
ion in Masonic Hall Tuesday evening.
Installation of officers and initiation
of new members occupied the early
part of the evening. after which the
members partook of a four course
banquet which provided much mer-
riment. The first course, which ap-
peared on the menu as grapeluts,
consisted of a peanut and a grape;
wild game was found to be cookies
baked in the form of a bear, etc,
while forbidden fruit proved to be
apple dainties. After the banquet
came toasts. games and a general
good time
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29

The annual address of the presi-
dent of the State College will be de-
livered by Vice Presi dent Waller on
Sunday afternoon at o'clock in the
auditorium. There will be special
music. This is the only time during
the year in which the president meets
the student body in this way. The
meeting occurs at the regular hour
of vesper service. Tell your friends
Every one is most cordially invited.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29

Ivan Putnam, Jack Nelson, o. ".
Patton and j. p. Laird have an
nouneed themselves as candidates for
the position OF graduate manager Of
athletics at the college. which will be
vacated by John Jones at the close Of
the football season. Jones will go to
Spokane, where he will engage In the
real estate business.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29
Excellent Exhibit to Spokane.

An excellent exhibit of grains,
s'asses, fruits and vegetables. raised
war PULLMAN. will occupy the Pull
, 'an booth at the Spokane Interstate
SUI Many noteworthy samples are
.iuded in the exhibit, which was
- Gus week boxed for shipment at the
sAanoer of Commerce headquarters.
large sunflower, nine feet in height
M with a head 30 inches across,
.o"n without irrigation within the
displayed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29

Four times every day our delivery
wagon goes to College HIS and 10
a. M, 2 and 4 D. m. Sept.29
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29

Arthur w. Bryan. manager OF the
starbuck Electric Co., transacted
business in Pullman the middle of the
week.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29

but has made a name for herself in
the east during the last few years.
Her recitals have called forth the
highest praise, and the fact that she
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1911-09-29

!, Il It's good to eat" Sanders has
rnone 80. Sept. 20
The citizen., 1911-12-14
FAMILY DOG MOTHERS A PIG.
Unusual Occurrence Noted With inter
est at Georgetown.

GeCrgetown.-The scientists in this
section are sitting up and taking no
tice" OF some very peculiar circum.
stances recently brought to light. Mrs.
Colby T. Jenkins. a lover of pets. has
had an unusual one thrust upon her in
an uncommon manner.
In hog-killing season Mr.. Jenkins. a
wealthy farmer, found that a Berk-
shire SOW had been killed. leaving be
hind her two tiny pigs. These he
promptly brought to his wife. wonder
ing how to provide for them.
Mrs. Jenkins had successfully raised
colts, calves and even pet rabbits OIL
milk administered through bottles,
and served via nipples. and her hus.
band felt that she could surely help
him out of this dilemma.
The pigs were put under an outbuild-
ing while the thrifty hopsekeeper was
trying TO find a way, when. to their
utter amazement. they discovered that
the family dog. who had litter OF
pups. had already solved the problem
for them. She was fostering one Of
.he sucklings. the other one dying.
The citizen., 1911-12-14
Pt0NAGe IS CHARGED
Against contrsetors-hesroes Said TO
Have Been Whipped srd Shot
When Attempting Escape.

London.-Indictment were returned
here by the federal grand jury against
nine men. railroad contractors. for the
alleged crime of peonage, said to have
been committed by these men In build.
ing branch road for the Stearns
Lumber Co. on the Kentucky q Tep-
nessee railroad, near Stearns. Ky.
Those indicted are: Allen NJ. Cook,
Merritt B. Evans. Scott Keeton. Pit
ney Phillips. Charles Gardner. Joseph
II. Elliot, Perry Bird, Charles Flynn
and Maxine Lewis. They are indicted
in fifty-six counts and charged with
holding a large number OF colorsd peo-
pie in state Of involuntary slavery
The indictment also charges that
when they attempted TO escape. they
were pursued. brought back. whipped
and In some cases shot. Judge Coch.
ran has called a special term OF the
federal court. to convene at London.
Monday, February 3. 1912, TO try these
cases alone. There are a large NUN.
Der OF witnesses. and IL is estimated
that IL will take from ten days TO t~o
weeks TO complete the trials.
The citizen., 1911-12-14
ADOPT NEW PLAN
Of DISCIPLINE
AT THE STATE UNIVERSITY
COMMITTEE TO PUNISH
pElINouENTs
STUDENT RULE SATISFACTORY
To Create Sentiment Against Al
Forms OF Dishonesty In
the institution 10
the Plan.

Lexington.--By q vote Of 1868 to 1888
the students of Kentucky State Uni-
versity in a mass meeting adopted the
honor system, by which all questions
affecting college life are to be settled
ay a self-government organization, OF
which all students of the university
are members, and OF which the funda-
mental principle is that the students
shall be put upon their honor to obey
the regulations. Trials and penalties
are prescribed for violations. The sys-
TEN Is to 20 into effect on the opening
OF the 1919 team next February. Pres
ident Henry S. Barker and Vice Presi-
dent James G.. White have both heart
lily indorsed the movement. which has
been under consideration by the stu
dents for the past year Thomas Earl.
president of the senior class. presided
at the meeting, and the constitution.
which will form the basis of the new
system was read oy n. g. Rochester
chairman of the committee which had
been selected to prepare IL. The prin-
cipai clauses of the constitution,
which embody the objects of the sys-
TEN. are as follows:
To create a sentiment against all
forms of dishonesty in the institution;
to report TO the executive committee
all dishonorable conduct of any stu
dent in the institution; TO create a
sentiment against all forms of cheat
ing on tests and examinations by re-
porting same TO the executive commit
tee; TO enforce all laws OF the uni
versity that tend TO uplift morally the
student body.
The citizen., 1911-12-14

dusky potentstes we're respiendant In
the magnificent jewels for which they
have long been famous. Indeed such
q display Of precious stones never be-
fore was seen In modern times. The
rajahs. after making their obeies-
ances, grouped themselves about the
throne. where also stood the govern
ors Of the Asiatic colonies Of the
crown. other distinguished govern.
ment oficials and invited guests.
Queen Wesrs the kohlnoor.
The king was crowned king
or at Westminster. 80 he took his
throne already wearing q crown that
had been made especially for this oc-
casion. sarbed in the royal robes OF
state. wearing the state jewels and
carrying the scepter. BY his side sat
Queen Mary. on her brow the crown
that was made for her coronation and
In the front OF which blazed the great
Kohinoor, the Indian diamond sup
posed to bring good fortune n worn
by a woman. Her jewels we're even
more magnificent than those she wore
at the coronation at Westminster,
among her new ornaments being .
The citizen., 1911-12-14
STATE eIeveNs NEW CAPTAIN

Lexington William Coleman Harri
son, OF Shelbyville. who was the sta,
tackle OF the State university football
team this season. was chosen by his
teammates captain Of the team for
1912. his election being unanimous and
his nomination without opposition.
Harrison became member OF the
team in 1910. He is one Of the most
popular students at the university aud
besides being star in football il also
one OF the best basketball players at
the university. Although Harrison vili
graduate from the college of agricul-
ture next June he will return for a
post graduate course. and as he has
been only two years on the football
team he will be eligible to play In all
games.
The citizen., 1911-12-14
oARRARo COUNTY "ngAWes."
Large Body Of 2oo-Pounders win A..
tend Inauguration.

Lancaster.-Three hundred or more
OF Garrard's citizens are making ar.
rangements to attend the Inauguration
OF Gov. McCreary on December IL. u.
c. Sanders is recruiting what he terms
the "McCreary Heavies." a company
10 be composed Of fifty men, not one of
whom will weigh under 200 pounds.
Representative-elect John Farra hopes
10 get special coach to go through 70
Frankfort.
Lincoln comfy will also send a large
delegation to be known as a Marching
club. The Interior Journal win print
ribbon badges with Lincoln County
Democracy, POI Majority for Nc.
Creary," in big black letters for the
local Democrats to wear in the great
parade.
The citizen., 1911-12-14
WILL DEVELOP Goa. PROPERTY

Whitesburg.-The Kentucky River
Consolidated Coal Co., composed of
eastern capitalists. owning some 10000
acres OF choice coal and timber lands
in Southern Letcher and Perry coun-
ties. along the line OF the Lexington
& Eastern railroad. make the an.
nouncement that they will soon take
steps looking 10 the development Of
their property. Hundreds of men will
be employed. IL will be necessary to
bald some spurs of railroad out from
the l.. & +. to leach the property.
The citizen., 1911-12-14

A new standard Of marital happi.
ness has been established by a Chicago
couple who revised the usual prom
ises. The husband agrees 20 give his
wife all his earnings and 10 allow her
to be boss Of the family. while she
promises to let him buy his own ci-
Esrs and TO feed him we'll The prom
ises are not romantic nor even pictur-
esque. but this couple are proving
their constitutional right for the pur.
suit Of happiness on q practical work
ing basis
The citizen., 1911-12-14
TEACHERS IN CONVENTION.
Conferences In Progress At Marion
and Hopkinsviiie.

Marion.-The First District Teach
ers' association met in annual session
here. The local teachers and citizens
are lending their assistance to well
come the strangers and make them
feel at home. Nearly 900 teachers ar.
rived on special train, and homes
were obtained for all Of them. Super.
intendent James u. Snyder and Miss
Margaret Moore. OF the Marion city
sctac's. met the teachers special at
Paducah. % ~--.
The citizen., 1911-12-14
EDITOR FOR CLERK or SENATE.
L. c. littreIi, Editor Owenton Demo
erat, a Likely Candidate.

Frankfort.-Leslie c. Littrell. editor
OF the Owenton Democrat. is a candi-
date for clerk Of the state senate At
the coming session Of the general as.
sembly. Mr.. Littrell has been county
superintendent of Owen county public
schools and was candidate for the
nomination Of state superintendent Of
public instruction at the last Demo
cratic primary. He also served in the
last house of representatives. and has
had the necessary experience in pub
lie life to make him one Of the strong
est available candidates for clerk Of
the senate.
The citizen., 1911-12-14
GIRL mYsTERloUsLY KILLED.

Rockport.-Lying on the floor In a
pool OF blood with shotgun by her
side. Gertrude Kirby, the daughter OF
a coal miner at Williams, was found
by neighbors. who were attracted
there by the shot that ended the girls
life. A Jagged wound In the girls
breast told its own story. The death
OF Miss Kirby created a sensation in
the little town. where she was well
known. No clue has been obtained to
the one who fired the fatal shot. but
the police are working on the case.