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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
SPOILSMEN.IN SADDLE
CONDITION TODAY IN NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN, POLITICS.
People Have Little or No Opportunity
to Declare Their Preference for
Leader When tho Con-
vention Meets.

Are tho people to have anything to
say about the presidential candidates
of the Republican party next year?
There is a pretense in some places
that they are to be consulted. but all
the indications point to the renomtna-
ton Of Mr.. Taft by the off1ceholders
almost without opposition.
At time when the popular demand
for direct primaries seems to be keen
and referendums and recalls are every
where in operation or under discussion
1t. is more than strange that function
of such Importance as this should be
left practically In the hands of spoils-
men. This is no new condition IN ma
tional Republican politics. In 1904 the
officeholders nominated Roosevelt. In
1908 Roosevelt nominated Taft.
Few young Republicans remember
national convention in which there was
a contest. The last one was In 1896.
Since then candidates have been made
by small coteries, and the great con-
ventions, costing SO much time and
money, have had little to do beyond
registering DEGREES made long before
they assembled.
Most people will admit that II d.
rect primary could be held MI. Taft
would have much difficulty in securing
a denomination. Yet SO well do the
off1ceholders have the situation in hand
in most of the states that the party
managers now claim all of the dele
gates except about so. The next Re
publican convention, therefore, will be
body representing the loft admins
tration rather than the people, just as
the Republican convention Of 1908 rep
body representing the Taft admins
The failure of public opinion to as
sert itself in Republican conventions is
due in part to the peculiar attitude OF
the leaders Of the insurgents. These
men are riding for a fall. as they say
in the British Parliament. They look
for Taft's nomination and defeat. They
then expect to reorganize and assume
the leadership OF discredited party.
It is this situation which makes true
progressives in both parties despair OF
Republicanlsm in any Of its branches
as progressive force Such vigor and
virtue as it has are not to be found In
It's leadership. Once in Office, stand
patter and insurgent alike value party
above country. Once in office, stand
patter and insurgent alike hesitate to
cut the thievery out Of the protecting
tariff-the one institution that blocks
true progress,
With Republican leadership SO un-
responsive to the popular will, 1t must
be that the rank and file of the party
will be strongly inclined next year to
break away from machine-made tickets
and trust-made platforms, propped up
chiefly by spoils, selfishness and insin-
cerity. The Democratic convention can
give the keynote Of victory to the
campaign by perfecting its representa-
tive character, by giving the people
an opportunity to be heard and by &C
complishing Its work with wisdom
and moderation-St. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
,EelIows IN Distress.

An efficient woman principal OF 9
New York grammar school, though
devoid OF good looks and bearing the
marks OF long service in her profes-s
sion. still retains the charm Of de-
lightful .frankness. One day while
watching the pupils pass out Of her
building two by two, as usual. she no
ticed one boy marching alone. With
his arm to his eyes. sobbing tumultu,.&
ously. In answer to her solicitous In
quiry as she drew him from the line.
the little fellow walled: 1t haven't
g-got no pardner!" 5,f
The principal extended prompt
and sympathetic hand. Shake. dear
boy, shake!'' she invited. II haven't
ether, ,ts4 #
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Smooth Politics.

Standpatism insists that one who
would deprive it Of some Of the plum
der that 1t derives from an extortion
ate tariff must be free trader. It
is the confusion and complications in
the public mind growing out of the
wholly fictitious contention for the
represented by the words
free trade" that smoothed the way
for the Mckinley, the Dingley and the
tariffs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27

In spite Of much loose writing and
speaking, in which words and phrases
coined by standpatters for their own
purposes have been too carelessly &C.
cepted by their opponents, there lie
not now and there never has been a
free-trade party in the United States.
There are fewer theoretical free trad.
ers now than ever before. The Demo
cratic party is not now and never was
free-trade party.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
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The stone silo when properly built
has always given satisfaction.
Study and master at least one farm
problem during the leisure time this
winter.
Get the habit of hauling manure to
the field every day as it is taken
from the barn.
Rubber hose must be hung ina dry
place If you expect it to last long
enough for you.
Give the asparagus bed an over
coat OF manure before hard. freezing
weather comes on.
A few hours attention to the i'm
plements when storing saves days OF
work in the spring rush.
Fall blowing of the garden destroys
cutworms and other insects. beside
getting rid Of fall weeds.
Potatoes for seed should be care.
fully stored where the temperature
will be as low as possible without
freezing the potatoes.
Bees all safe for the winter? II
they are in the cellar. see that the
hives are raised from the floor. Re.
move the bottom board.
Hog millet is correctly known as
broom corn millet 1t produces more
grain and slightly less forage to the
acre than common .millet.
Keep watch of the shocked corn in
the fields and set up any shocks that
have been blown or tumbled down.
Don't allow grain or fodder to
Aaste after a seasons labor has been
spent to produce it. Every stalk rep.
represents money outlay.
The sooner manure is spread in the
aeld, the smaller the loss of fertility
incurred. and the smaller the amount
of labor required to handle it.
A supply Of rhubarb may be had
during the winter, If a few clumps are
taken up before the ground freezes
and put in boxes or on the cellar
door.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
GOOD vENTlLAToR IN CELLAR
70 Insure Good Health Too Mueh
Attention Cannot Be olvsn to
Sanitary Conditions.

Z. Many cases Of typhoid and other
malignant fevers may be traced, to the
pile Of decaying vegetation or moldy
piles OF old carpets and rubbish IN the
cellar.
II. Let 10 clean up. take everything
out Of cellar that can be moved
easily and air 1t out. whitewash the
side wills and ceiling with plenty OF
carbolic acid in the whitewash.
Put e9ayentilator in something like
the one shown IN the accompanying
sketch.
The draughtgin the chimney will be
improved by the addition Of an open
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27

What Has Mr.. Taft Accomplished
Mr.. Taft has much reason to ask
himself what has been gained by his
two months tour.
To be sure, he has broken the long
distance record for presidential trips.
made hundreds of speeches, covered
thousands OF miles and been gazed
upon by millions OF people. all Of
which has been faithfully chronicled
by his private secretary. Evidently
he enjoys that sort Of thing or he
would not do it. But that Mr.. Taft
has strengthened the administration
with the country or bettered his po-
litical prospects is extremely doubt
full. One certain effect of such per-
Torrance as he has just completed
has been to cheaper the presidency
and to lower the dignity Of the office
in the eyes Of the public.-New York
World.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
keeplna the Soil Rich.

Rich soil is. always warm, we'll
ventilated soil. Every seed requires
a favorable degree Of heat before it
will terminate, and the presence Of
air is necessary in order to supply the
"life-saving" oxygen.
A seed planted in vacuum with
out the proper degree of heat and
moisture will not terminate. and the
same results often occur when seeds
are planted in very wet or water
logged soil, because the air is largely
excluded from a soil in such condi-
tions. The moral is, have your soil
rich,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
sonewhat Inconsistent.

The young woman had spent q busy
day. She had browbeaten fourteen
sales-people. bullyragged q shop
walker. argued VIGOROUSLY withtA 9.
milliner, laid down the law tosa mod-i
iste, nipped in the bud taxi chauf-i
feur's attempt to overcharge her.
made street-car conductor stop the
car In the middle of a nonstop run
for her, discharged her maid and en-
gagged another. and otherwise refused
to allow, herself to be imposed upon.
Yet she did not smile that evening
when young man begged:
.'Let me be your protector through
life!'' a e 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27

If 1t be true that the President did
not know there was to be any refer.
ence to Mr.. Roosevelt in the govern.
ment's petition for a dissolution Of the
Steel trust, that is one more reason
why he should have been attending to
his executive duties instead OF touring
the country
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Good Homemade Roller.

the hub OF each wheel; the shafts
should turn in the bookings. not the
wheels on the shafts.
Now place the frame over the roll
ers and adjust to proper position, that
is. have the space around the rollers
between them and the frame the same
distance at all places.
Raise the roller frame slightly and
slip in place the upper half Of each
boxing; let down frame on shaft, put
lower half OF bookings in place. then
bore holes through the frame ~
inches from the shaft, and bolt all
together with As-inch bolts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Wi, Tr,v., :. private citizen.

II Mr.. Taft did not insist that per-
petual travel was good for political
parties and their leaders, where should
we look for support Of the idea? Our
wandering William has another big
tour in contemplation for next year.
After that the people themselves will
give him a ticket that will carry him
a long way from the White House.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27

Always Wall Streets Friend.
"A Roosevelt editorial in The Outlook
doomed prices In Wall street. Wall
street, then, must be honest at last.
Nothing that Roosevelt ever did or said
was intended to harm Wall street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27

lost. He took my name and address.
A few days later I received letter.
saying:
1--WE regret to learn that you lost
one cent on account of one OF our ma
chimes being out of order. We are
sending you herewith gum to make
good your loss, and wish to assure you
that we use every effort to keep the
machines in perfect working order. but
we cannot prevent attempts at rob
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Chicago's Way

Il haven't tried it in New York, SO
I don't know how obliging they are
here" remarked a Chicago man, but
in Chicago they used to take pains to
reimburse patrons of gum and
chocolate vending machines If the de-
posted cent failed to deliver.
81 had been defrauded of several
pennies, and finally reported one loss
to the ticket agent of the elevated
road at the station the cent had been
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Value Of Corn Crop.

The farmer makes the most money
who devotes his fields to the growing
of crops to feed stock making use Of
all the raw products at home. there
by not only saving much OF the cost
of transportation, but also maintain
ing the fertility Of the soil. Taking
everything into consideration. corn
will probably produce more food per
acre for domestic animals than any
other plant and there are but few
feeds which can be fed in greater
variety of ways.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
How Many?

Wrong-doing such as was perpe-
trated by the Standard Oil trust and
especially by the tobacco trust should
not only be punished but If possible
punished in the persons of the chief
authors and beneficiaries of the wrong
far more severely than at present
Theodore Roosevelt in the Outlook.
How many "malefactors Of great
wealth" did Mr.. Roosevelt send to Jail
for violating the Sherman law when he
was President? How many did he con-
Wet? Can he name one?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Jests That Will Help Enjoy the Yuletide

Gifts show which way the wind
blows.
A friend in need is friend at
Christmas.
A man is known by the Christmas
he keeps.
A gift in the hand is worth two on
the tree.
The proof of the Christmas is in the
eating.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Iono.vitv Of the Earth.

That the age Of primitive man In
France runs back at least two hun
dred thousand years has been salts
factorily proved by Lyell and other
biologists. who showed that it has
taken at least this long for the rivers
to wear away their beds below the
caves where they once flowed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
No Jur.y.

Didn't you give that man q jury
trial?""
Look here replied Broncho Bob
there amt big lot O. men in this
settlement. We couldn't possibly git
twelve OF em together without start
In fatal argument about somethins3
that had nothin' whatever to do with
the se."-Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Potatoes at Chicago.

About $4,000 cars Of potatoes are
handled in Chicago annually. making
an average Of little more than forty
cars daily. Many of these potatoes
are consumed within the city and the
rest supplies vast territories where
the growing of the vegetable is prac-
tically unknown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Both Ways.

Il think that partner you just danced
with is the ugliest man I've ever seen"
Hush, dear. you forget yourself"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Left Him Thinking !.

s'T promised my. wife q half-crowns
to put in a home-safe every time y
kissed her. Later, when she opened
the safe. there were a lot Of sovsHS
eigns and half-sovereigns In It I
asked her where she got them.
Everybody is not SO stingy -,
you, she replied. London Tit.Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Risk Averted.

aren't you afraid that stenograph-
er will divulge some of your business
secrets?"
NO" said Mr.. Growcher. I'm safe
on that point. I've got one who can't
read her own notes..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
He Did Il.

81 told the boss that II he didn't
like my style he knew what he could
do"
'Wel1?"
HE did 1t. Do you know where !
could find Job right off?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Lead. TO Soil Exhau.tlo 4.

Poor soil management means in
the end complete or partial soil ex-
haustion, which is condition Of the
soil in which 1t Is deficient in humus
content, or food content, or moisture
content. or all three. and they usually
20 together.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27

Making Sidewalks and Floors.
For sidewalks and floors use tam
per with base ten or twelve inches
square, and lamp gently till the water
appears on the surface.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
No Cause for HIIarIty.

Sweet potatoes are exposed to the
attacks of dozen serious insects.
says an exchange. We see nothing 70
laugh at, either.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
EASILY MADE POTATO soRTER
Tedious Labor Can Be. Relieved BY
Use Of Device Shown. in lllustra-
tion-Much Time 10 Saved.

The tedious labor involved in sort
ing many bushels of potatoes can be
relieved with the device shown in the
illustration, and the amount Of work
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Damn Concrete Houses

Damp Concrete 1ouses.
Concrete houses will be damp until
the concrete has we'll seasoned. The
hollow wall will make dryer build
ing, warmer in winter and cooler in
summer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
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1t is more expensive to give than to
receive.
One touch of Christmas makes the
whole world kin.
A present is not without honor save
in your own family.
A little Christmas now and then is
relished by the wisest men.-Miss E.
Green.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27

Then Yule remember me.
Christmas levels all ranks.
One good gift deserves another.
A fair exchange is no certainty.
Presents speak louder than words.
Never put gift cigar in your
mouth.
Celebration is the thief of time
Presents make the heart grow
fonder.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Their Vision pimmed.

How many learned men are work.
ing at the forge Of Standardization
ardent, tireless Cyclops. but one
syed!-Joubert
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27

D you: ever, as you
omciated as high
priest or priestess
in the osculatory
rites of yuletide,
did you ever won 'll
der what tradition,
myth or superst:i-
ton had conferred
upon you such de-
.lectable privilege?
Did you ever,
stop, in your ar;
dent ceremonial. to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
= which occasionally damage

bling them, which occasionally damage
them or put them out of order
1T was typewriter, had been copied
in a letter press, bore a cancelled two
cent stamp and contained two sticks
of gum. a blotter and 8 return en-
velope."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
,,,, Good Road. clint

Going to join the Good Roads club?
No such club in the neighborhood,
eh? Then get to work and organize
one.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27

Half the things we worry ourselves
to death wishing for. would be forgot
ten once we had them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27

The Rector-Now, Molly, would you
rather be beautiful or good?
Molly-I'd rather be beautiful and
repent.-Punch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27
Touching.

Jennie Everything he touches
seems to turn to gold.
Jim-Yes; he touched me today for,
sovereign-London Opinion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-27

Our idea Of nothing to beat Is the
fellow who brags that he begins
where we leave Off >s
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
DANCES.
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The regular week end dance will be
given this evening at the Country club.
A dance was given Thursday even
ing by Miss Irene Ferguson at her
home on Lee street. L. Kindig fur
nished the music for the occasion. Re
freshments were served
Those present were: Misses IRENE
Ferguson, Vivian Hunter, Annie Weeks.
Estelle Ferguson, Bird Ferguson, Ma
bic McMurtrey, Mary Weeks Josephine
Ray, jamie Willis; Messrs Adolph
Buquor. Harry Davis, J. L. Esslinger.
Edward Freeman. Henry Hester Newt
Teadwell, Ernest Hester, L. w. Mer-
rill.
dance was given friday evening at
the Elks' club by a number of the
young men of the city, complimentary
to their girl friends.
program of IA dances, with several
extras was enjoyed. for which the mu-
sic was furnished by the Country club
orchestra.
Punch was served throughout the
evening and a thoroughly good time
enjoyed by the guests. who were:
Misses Marian Bowden. Genevie An
derson, Marian Campbell, Constance
Pateman, Louise Sanborn Nellie Gail
lard Flora Campbell. Sybil Shedd. Lii
liam Buchoz. Elizabeth Marks. Mary
Lewis, Marie LeFinson, Louise Sister
man, Amy Schultz, Lauramaude Fink,
Imogene Robertson. Virginia Ryan,
Mary Weeks, Mclean, Katherine Cox,
Davis Mary Nations, Lille Mae Clark e.
Lillian Bolez; Messrs. J. W Moss. Rus
sell Thompson, Henry w. Shedd, Wal
ter E. Davis. Jack Roman, Milton c.
Shedd, Richard Garley, Howard Gill
man. J. E. butcher, George Freeman,
Vernon Lyman, Latey Rumsey, Lee
Evans, VIII r. Schultz, Julius Wall
work, Baker, Ralph Davis, Harold Kill
burn, George Pickens Garland Lyman,
Wendell Kuhn, Randall Kilburn, J. L.
Esslinger. Ernest Beihler, Ed Held
Jervis Deane. L. ]. Locke. Chaperons
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Fillmore.
Good and quick. Cactus messenEers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
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Miss May E. Campbell entertained
Tuesday evening with japanese gar
den party. given complimentary to the
high school graduates who leave this
fall to enter college,
The lawn in front and the garden In
the rear were illumined with numbers
of Japanese lanterns, while inside, tiny
trees. green foliage and g PERCUSSION
OF summer flowers interlningled with
japanese lanterns carried out the dec
orative scheme.
The punch room was converted into
bower Of green, while the punch ia
bic, at which Misses Virginia Barnes
Eleanor Wright and Louise Sanburn
served, was strewn with pink roses.
A stage was erected in the rear gar
den where Shaksperean tableaux were
very effectively given from Hamlet
The Merchant of Venice" Romeo and
Juliet" and the Tanning of the
Shrew."
Those taking part were: Misses Ber-
nita Thomas, Sara Bridgers, Alathea
Dempsey, Eunice Preston, Isabel Val
entine, Mildred Marston. The musical
accompaniment for the tableaux was
rendered. by the Misses Virginia Barnes
Sybil Shedd and Louise Sanburn. Pro-
gressiye conversation was one OF che
entertainments OF the evening and af-
forded much merriment, after which re-
freshHents Of sherbet and cake were
served on the lawn.
The honor guests were: Ralph Wer-
ley, who goes TO Berkeley university
this fall; Miss Louise Sistermans, Uni
verstty of Texas; Miss Marguerite Oar
byshire, Baker university OF Kansas;
Miss Kathrine Harper San Marcos
normal; Miss Janet Ramsey, San Mar
COS normal; Miss Marian Bowden, Hol-
Inns college, Virginia; George Easter,
Boston School of Technology; Ray
mond Campbell. Berkeley university.
Mrs. E. F. Groom was the inspiration
for an enjoyable surprise party given in
her honor on Thursday evening by the
members of the Silent Twelve club.
Games formed the entertainment of
the evening, in which the first prize,
hand embroidered sofa pillow, was
won by Mrs. E. F. Groom. The second
prize, coat hanger, was awarded to
Vardy Pickett, and Mrs. o. H. Barbee
received the consolation prize. The
prizes were all the work of Mrs. E. NJ
Fraser
Refreshments added to the evenings
enjoyment, and those in attendance
were: Mrs. o. H. Barbee, Mrs ]. F..
Miller. Mrs. E. NJ Fraser, Mrs. Charles
Fraser. Mrs ]. D. Berry, Mrs. Yinger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vardy Pickett, Miss Byra
Abbott, Miss Marguerite Hall
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
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woMEN,s ORGANIZATIONS.
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Mrs. Clyde Holmes entertained Elmer
gency circle of the Sunshine society at
her home on Monday afternoon. Sewing
for the day nursery occupied the early
part of the afternoon, and was fol-
lowed by two course refreshments. Miss
Olive Davis assisted the hostess in
serving.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
Attention. Men!

At an early date we will make an i'm
portant announcement to the men OF Ell
Paso. This is only carrying out our or
iginal intention as regards our new To-
cation in the Mills Building which is
not only to give the best service In all
departures but at the same time be q
public convenience. Previous TO this
announcement. We again remind both
men and women that our fountain is
where you always find the purest and
most delicious summer drinks and ices
Scott White & Co., Mills Building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-05
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Mrs. N. R. Craw has moved from her
former home on Estrella street, to
1922 Texas street.
A daughter was born TO Mr.. and Mrs.
h ]. Gardner, Of Pearson, Mexico, on
July 81. Mrs. Gardner is a sister of
Mrs George Rutledge, of this city.