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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
Ehos oEevr1s DIES.
End GENES After Long illness Result
ina From Paralysis.

ina From Paralysis.
Enos DeButts. an old resident of the
city, died this morning at o'clock at
the home Of his son. Henry A. De-
Butts, eight miles northwest Of the
city. Mr.. DeButts' death was due to
paralysis, with which he was stricken
early In August, when he was found
lying beside the road. where he had
fallen. For several days following the
aged mans seizure his death was ex-
pected. but q change for the better en-
sued. Old age, however, made recov-
cry impossible, and for several weeks
d general decline has been noticeable.
Mr.. DeButts was q native Of Wash
ington county, Maryland, and was born
near Hagerstown Dec. II, 1885. He
came west with his parents al boy, 4
years old, and settled at Adeline, Ogle
county, Illinois. He married and con-
tinued TO live there until he came to
thix city thirty years ago. The old
family home was at 200 North Center
street, where Mr.. DeButts lived until
the death of his wife about four, years
ago Since that time he has been liv-
ina with his son near Hartland.
M. DeButts had been twice married
His first wife was Catherine Thomas,
Who died over forty years ago. Three
years later he married a sister-in-law,
Mrs. Hester Ann DeButts Three chill.
dren were born to the first union, In
the persons Of Henry A. DeButts, Of
Hartland; Mrs. w. NJ. Bomberger, Of
Harlan: and Theodore DeButts, of
German Valley. III. One son, Clarence.
now OF Chicago, resulted from the Sec
ond marriage. Mrs. W. F. David, of
this city, and Mrs. W. G. Burleigh, of
Minneapolis. are stepdaughters of Mr..
DeBntts, being the daughters OF the
second Mrs. DeButts by her first mar
rage. A brother. Archibald DeButts.
Of Melbourne. and a sister. Mrs. Emily
Fcffenberger, Of Forreston. Ill, also
survive.
The DeButts home near Hartland
will b open to friends Sunday after
noon from I to o'clock. Relatives
will leave from Lamoille at 9:15 Mon
day morning for Forreston. ILL.,, in
charge Of the body, and the funeral
services will be held from the Poffen-
berger home at Forreston on Tuesday.
Interment will be at Adeline. Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
POSTAL BANK OPENS
Daniel 6. Bschtsl, North Fifth Ave.
nue.. Has Distinction Of Being First
and Only Dspesiter Up to Noon
esehtsI Believe. il Plan.

The governments local postal saw
ings bank opened at 3 this morning
The opening did not precipitate rush
of depositors, which fact Of itself be-
speaks confidence in the general bank
ing system Of the city It was about
$3.50 before the first depositor appeared.
and he had the distinction of becoming
the first without any special effort on
his part. Up to noon No. was the
only depositor.
No. was Daniel g. Bechtel. North
Fifth avenue. night foreman Of the
Iowa Central round house. Mr.. Bechtei
deposited $40. From what he said later
his deposit was prompted more by a
feeling Of patriotism than otherwise.
He said, that he believed in the postal
savings bank plan, thought 1t was a
good thing to encourage, and the habit
Of saving was a good example to set
his children. He carries an account in
one Of the city banks. Mr.. Bechtel Is a
married man and has grown children.
A second depositor came to open an
account, but said he had forgotten lis
money order and had left it at home.
He left saying he would go and get it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

collabosased The field cf action OF
The Red Mill" u laid in Holland. The
fIrst scene. An exterior. shows the red
mill Of the story at the edge Of the
little village in Holland. The second
scene. an interior. gives US q look at
the home OF well do burgomaster.
All Of the people Of the story are Hol-
landers. with the exception of two
heroes who are New Workers and are
comic complications Of the piece. In
Guiding the sensational escape from the
windmill on the revolving blades
The cast here will include James
Crowley as Con Kidder, William Moore
as Kid Conner, Percy Bacon. and the
Miss Vernice Martyr. and chorus Of
forty. Prices 49, 50, rs cents. 81 and
$3.50. 5e
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
FARM HAND BADLY HURT.

Alfred stssail Resolves Compound
Frasturs Of Collar Bone in Fall.
Alfred ("Sandy'C Stegall, formerly of
this city. but now employed by Art
Wilson on the George Darling farm,
south west Of the city, was most pain
fully injured Friday when he fell over
. hog crate and sustained compound.
comminuted fracture Of the left claw
icle.
etegall was coming to town with a
load q empty crates, and when he
turned ON Ninth street one Of the crates
slipped forward on the wagon. In at
tempting to straighten it the crate fell.
and Stsgall was thrown over it, alight-
Ing In such . manner as to sustain the
fracture. After the fracture had been
reduced stegall was removed to the
Wilson homo. where today he IL rest
ing . comfortably Is could be- ex-
psctoa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Bollenbachers court q Melbourne Fri
day before . jury.
The suit was brought by Thomas x,
Benson against Louis Beye. Benson
had sold Beye stack Of hay. claiming
TO have made . price Of SIS per ton
Beye claimed that the price was oil
for the entire stack. which contained q
trifle over four tons.
Benson brought suit for sci. and
Beye resisted tho claim. The first jury
disagreed. and on the second trial Fri
day the Jury returned verdict for
Benson in the sum Of $40 and costs
The latter amount to over $50. Il !,
claimed, besides attorneys fees.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
eIhe Rcd Min.

triumphs at the Knickerbocker Thea
ter, New York, where 1t held forth for
IN entire year. followed by engage
nentD OF six months each in Chicago
and Boston, will be presented at the
New Odeon Thursday evening.
This tuneful musical comedy, the
Joint work Of Henry Blossom and VIC
Tor Heebert, presented by Martin &
Emsry.s admirable company, proved
tie fourth consecutive success In which
theso clever comic opera builders have
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
sALEsMEn
ossinsss .,

Gssa1sssb o6sinsss ct Yeur Own
without capitah
ON original plan Of selling grocer
~ " sample % farmers. stockmen.
taotansnntS, boarding houaee and other
lax0o consumers enables energetic
selaoanln now living outside Of Mar
slalltoNn 10 establish quickly per-
nsanoat business Of their own yielding
~ splos5did income; commission adj
svancsd; semi-monthly settlements;
goods Ddad subject to trial: experience
mot eoSentiaI. Write for particulars
st0dAS swing references.
Jos9N1 eGxIotls q CO,
" eholooale 0eoeee6,
49, efeaAliN eatSsAs, cs,jsaoes F
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
CALIFORNIA LANDS.

Sacramento Valley, California. Lit
erature will be sent to anyone interest
ed in the wonderful Sacramento VAL
ley, the richest valley In the world. I'm
limited opportunities. Thousands OF
acres available ut right prices. The
place for man wanting n home in the
finest climate on earth. Write to q
public organization that gives reliable
information. Manager, Sacramento
Valley Development Association. Sac.
ramerto. Cal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
MATINEE CROWD DISAPPOINTED.
Failure Of Transfer Company to Load
Baggage Cuts First Performances.

Failure Of transfer Company to Load
Baggage Cuts First Performances.
The failure Of d Cedar Rapids trans
fer company to load the scenery and
baggage carried by the Boyd Trousdale
Company scheduled to appear in
Three Weeks" here this afternoon and
evening compelled the cancellation of
the matinee engagement. The company
reached the city this morning, but no
baggage accompanied it. Upon getting
Cedar Rapids by telephone it was
learned that the baggage. which In
Guided all wardrobes used by the COM
pany. and the scenery, was still lying
at the Cedar Rapids depot. The bag
gage, was sent to the city this after
noon but too late for the afternoon per-
Torrance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

n honor o. her husbands mother.
Nrs. I. G. Shove. Of Chronicle. Aha.
Nrs. II. w. Shove, A02 North Fourth
street, Informally entertained G COM
pany OF twenty ladies Friday afternoon
at . sew party. A two-course lunch
was enjoyed. the hostess being assist
ed in serving by Misses Ida Shove and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Glorence Hopkins. and Dorothy Shove.
The rooms and table were decorated
with Halloween symbols AND the same
idea prevailed In the refreshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
HAY HOW MUCH PER "wHAr?"

Whether Sold BY Stack or BY Ton
Causes Lawsuit At Melbourne.
Whether a stack of hay was sold at
SIS per ton or SIS for the entire stack
carsed two lawsuits. the second one Of
which was tried out in Mayor W. HI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
FLORIDA LANDS.

Owner Must Soil beautiful 6-acre
Florida farm. Four acres. winter Vegc-
tables, one acre 2-year-old fruit trees.
On splendid shell road near shipping
point. Yearly income $500 net Also
my winter home. small. neat cottage,
built two years on good lot l50x50 In
beautiful. modern Florida east coast
city Most famous winter resort In the
world. Possession March I or by ar
rangement. Total property complete
5000. Ten per cent cash. balance easy
terms. Or will consider offers botl,
properties separately, James Fuller.
caretaker. West Palm Beach. Fla.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
Classified Advertisements

good ones. healthy and thrifty. Invite
inspection. w. o. CLANCY. Eldora'
iowa r. D. Z.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Prysmatic Ray treatments will pro-
mote growth Of hair and remove dan
drum. Phone Miss stroud, lS1 green
for appointments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
- --------------------------
MICHIGAN LAND.

For Sals-Forty acres. good g.
room house with plenty OF shade, nice
young peach orchard. berries OF DIFF
ferent kinds. fine we'll OF pure water,
splendid barn and all out buildings.
two and one half miles from railroad.
1900. $500 cash. 500 yearly payments.
balance at per cent. in Michigan.
Bargaia- Address Michigan" care Of
T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Advertisers - The great state q
North Dakota offers unlimited >ppne.
tunities for business 10 classified a..
vertisers. The recognized advertisin9
medium - the Fargo Daily and sunday
Courier News. the only seven 0aS -
per IN the state and the paner wh1co
carries the largest amount u claSSifleo
advertising The courier.Newss covsea
all parts Of the sAste the day Of pN1oDs.
cation: 1t 10 eh. paper 20 uss n; eeoe
% get results: rates oeaA. - NoeG.
first insertion. one.haff cent. ~ Geo
succeeding insertion: 30 osnts pr -
per month. Address 3Ae COoEo1Rs
News. Fargo. u. y. ssss.s 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
TEAM TO CEDAR RAPIDS.
High School Eleven in Curtain Raise
For Coo. Simnson Game.

companied by Coach Allen. went to
Cedar Rapids this morning where, this
afternoon. the team played the high
school eleven Of that city. The game
is curtain raiser for the Coe-Simp-
son game played later in the afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
IOWA FARMS.

For Sale-l20 acres one-half mile
Of town. $165 per acre; 40 acres one
mile Of town. $135 per acre. buildings
new: so acres three and one-half
miles of town. $3.50. easiest possible
terms. Phone NJ. +. Baker. Rhodes.
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
AGENTS WANTED.

Wartea-Agents. either sex. sell
guaranteed hosiery: 20 per cent profit;
goods replaced free II hole appears;
experience unnecessary. Address Wear
Proof" West Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Home near coiIege-F'orty acres two
miles from Iowa Falls postoffice. IL
miles to Ellsworth College. on good
gravel road. Fair nine-room house.
cistern and well. barn 26x4s. hog house
16x2o, chicken house sx20. new cattle
shed l2x32. coal house 10x14. good well
and wind mill, good grove and some
fruit. all tillable. Is n bargain at the
price If S7.675. For further particulars
write Scenic City Land and Loan Com
pany. Iowa Falls. Iowa.
For Sale-147 acres Marshall county
land. snap. must be sold in ten days
TO get possession March /, fair i'm
provements, good land, only &105 per
acre. See me quick II interested. c. r.
Pearson, room I. Woodbury. building
Phones. office 1903. residence his
white.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
The City In Brief

George J. Alien. optical specialist
Mrs. Ways orchestra. Phone ST.
DR.. Graham. csteopath. fremont block.
DR.. Ralph e. Keyser. Hopkins block.
Phone 339.
Miss Middlekauffs millinery shop,
126 West Main.
Low real estate loans. William Bat.
ten. over 1913 East Main street
DR.. Lierle. eye, ear. nose and throat.
fremont block. Glasses fitted.
A delicious fried chicken supper at
the Y. w. G. a. Saturday. Oct. %.
DR.. Wood. eye. ear. nose. throat
Glasses fitted. Opposite Pilgrim Hotel
Highlanders dance Monday evening,
Oct. so. at Red Mems Hall. Admission
50 cents.
Simkins & Estel, undertaking par
lcrs, 216 East Main street. Ambulance
service.
DR.. Grove W. Harris. Office over
Whitehead & weis,nan. Phone s3s
house 1910.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Barney, Of Mason
City, who has been visiting for few
days at the home of their cousin. Mr.
c. e. Giddings. returned to their home
Friday evening.
Elinor Glyn's great novel, Three
Weeks" in dramatic form will be
the offering at the Odeon tonight. This
play like the book has been greatly
talked about, but it is said to be an in
tensely interesting play which strongly
appeals to the ladies. Prices 25. IS.
so and Is cents.
A display of students work Of In
ternational Correspondence Schools is
being held at Somers' tin shop for a
few days only. Everybody is cordially
invited to attend and see what we
have done for others and can do for
you. A special discount will be given
to all enrolling during this week.
We have been in the piano business
for years and have never made our
patrons a promise that we have not
fulfilled. Beginning Monday we will
offer the greatest piano bargains in
the history of our store. We will con-
vince you If you will call. Eadie
Music Company. II South First street.
The Marshalltown Steam Dye Works
makes speciality Of dry cleaning. II
you have fabric that 1t Will spoil to
clean in the ordinary way send it to
the Marshalltown Steam Dye Works
and have them dry clean 1t. They will
please you with the manner in which
they will restore it to its original color
.
The funeral of Mrs. Harriet Farwell
was held from the home Of her grand
daughter, Mrs. Paul Shelter, 10S West
Boone street. at 1880 O'clock Friday
morning, Rev. S. E. Ellis officiating.
The pail bearers We're Messrs. George
Shelter, Marion Gard, ]. K. Parks and
E. L. Hoag. The body was taken ia
Dubuque, leaving at 1853 on the morn
ing. and accompanied by the daughter
Mrs. Lydia Curtis. and son Mr.. F. O.
Farwell, both of Dubuque.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

500 Monthly and expenses to travel
ana distribute samples for big manu-
facturer: steady work 8. echeffer. l0a
b. Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

For Sale 100. two and one half
miles from town. good improvements.
close to school. one forty rolling. ball
ance smooth: $1,000 will handle this:
only ten days at this price; so per
acre.
800 four miles from good town: ESQ
acres in crops; large fourteen-room
house. two silos. four wells. large
barn. cribs and sheds: orchard: lays
smooth, splendid soil 1t Is real
bargain at the price. $105 for short
time. A few other nice bargains on
hand. Act quick as they are going
fast. Write us or come and see us
Carr & Luke, Popejoy. Franklin coun-
ty Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Dry air process carpet cleaning, n
sane and sanitary revolution in carpet
cleaning. Germ destroyer. Phone ST.
red.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
BUSINESS CHANCE.

Don't Work for Others. Start mail
order business at home. l made IS 500
last year. Let me tell you how. In
structive booklet free. VOORHEES,, Desk
271, Omaha, Ns6.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

I WaMted-FeW middie-aged gentie-
men with good rsfsrencss 10 cover
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Chicago Firm opening distributing
office In Marshall county desires COM
monthly, extra commission and ak.
penses: permanent. Must carry cash
stock OF at least $500. Sales Manager,
Dept C IL. New Bauer Block, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

For Sals-Two farms one mile from
Chaplin. Iowa. One tract OF 100 acres
at $3.50 per acre: one OF 800 acres a:
$40 per acre. No trade considered.
For information write Box SCI. Hamp-
ton, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
MINNESOTA LAND.

MTNNESUvN lNNO.
snap--160 acres. splendid prairie
land In Wilkin county. Minnesota;
level: best black loan soil: In the
famous Red River valley: good sur.
roundings, near towns; all tillable.
Coed Investments. Price SIS per acre
and easy terms to man meaning bust.
ness. E. L. Schultz owner. I'll Palace
Pudding Minneapolis. MINI.
Best ctu over lands IN northern Min.
nesota, &..75 and UP per acre. John
Crosby, EOS Palladio building. Duluth.
MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Simkins & Estel. undertaking par
lors, 216 East Main street. Ambulance
service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
HELP WANTE p-MALE,

Wanted-Press feeder: one capable
OF feeding so customer can use the
work. or can use a young man not over
lC who is Obliged to work and wants to
learn. Wind TANNERS comedians. those
who hit the pipe and rah! rah! boys
need rot apply. Marshall Printing
ComIany sf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

OLD Carpets Made into Rues-Hap-
ner Rug Works. Cedar Rapids. iowa
Write enr h"cte,ct M .hie t-,,.,.Asa setv
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

lost-Mink neck piece between New
England and Robb's restaurant Return
to New England. second floor, for re-
ward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Women, sell guaranteed hose, 10 per
cent profit. Make 80 daily. Full or
part time. Beginners investigate.
Strong Knit, Box 402s, West Philadel-
phia, Pa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
70 RENT.

! 70 ROnt-Seven.Eoom house. los
North Seventh avenue. Enquire James
Skesg, 1lS East Main street.
e 70 Ront-HOuse OF SIX rooms, 406
North Fourth street. Inquire i. Derby.
snhesse 40 white &
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
WANTED.

Wanted-Situation as housekeeper
Address HIPS, care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Wanted-Competent, unmarried man
TO work in veterinarian hospital. DR..
F. J. Neiman. ~ ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
TO TRAD e.
LOS

lost-On State street between Cen
ter street and Fifth avenue, black silk
waist. Finder phone 1l66 white. Re-
ward
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Wantsd-Second hand shoes. Eli
otis second hand store South Third
avenue
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Elinor Glyn's great novel, Three
Weeks" in a dramatic form will be
the offering at the Odeon tonight. This
play like the book has been greatly
talked about but it is said to be an In
tensely interesting play which strongly
appeals to the ladies. Prices 25, IS,
so and Is cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

DR.. Grove W. Harris. office over
Whitehead & weisman. Phone $50
house 1910.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Dr. Wood eye. ear. nose. throat
Glasses fitted. Opposite Pilgrim Hotel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Highlanders dance Monday evening,
Oct so. at Red Mems Hail. Admission
50 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28
UNEXPLAINED Gus.

Heating stove sale all next week
Elliott e. Son. South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Miss Middlekauffs millinery shop
126 West Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

City, who has been visiting for few
days at the home of their cousin. Mr.
c. e. Giddings. returned to their home
Friday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Low real estate loans. william Bat.
ten. over 1928 East Main street
DR.. Lierle. eye, ear. nose and throat
fremont block Glasses fitted.
A delicious fried chicken supper a
the Y. w. C. A SATURDAY. Oct %
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

\ e Hent- Eufnished rooaA 49, rsa-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

Wanted-A position as clerk. Ex-
perienced in groceries. References fur
nished. Address, Box 666, Hampton
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-28

George J. AlYen. optical specialist
Mrs. Ways orchestra Phone S77.
DR.. Graham. csteopath. fremont block
DR.. Ralph e. Keyser. Hopkins block.
Phone 339.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-12
WHY NOT PEAKFOR
YOURSELF, JOHN?
A Modern John Alden Is Voicing
Wishes of Democratic Con-
gressmen-Elect.

orccster, Mass. January ll.-Con-
gresham Elect John Alden Baycr OF
Worcester. tonight addressed a letter
10 the eiGhty-two other Democratic
congressman elect of the SIXTY second
congress who are not members of the
SlAty-1rst Congress- calling upon them
10 insist upon their rights in the mat
tcr OF committee appointments. and
suRGestns thut he be authorized TO call
meeting in Washington prior 10 the
democratic caucus for the purpose of
deciding upon course OF action. III
his letter Congressman Elect Thayer
SAYS in part:
1T seems to me, and IL must to you
upon consideration of the subject. that
before entering the Democratic caucus
OF January 10 We should meet together
and formulate plans us to what we. as
almost Il moietyS of the Democratic
members. desire in ways and methods
OF appointing committees. Heretofore
seniority has had predominant
weight In securing such positions. but
under the changed conditions of the
past few years ii would seem that il
would be altogether unjust to us that
such should longer be the case.
I'VE arc entitled 10 at least our
proportionate share OF the commits e
places and chairmanshins of the i'm
portant committees. While we would
have. served previously in Congress. ii
list of the members OF the SiXty-second
congress that the men who will take
their seats for the first time In ths
halls of the national legislature are
III many cases the equal of those who
have rendered service before"