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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-12-19
WOMAN sLEuTH PROPOSED TO
y. DISCIPLINE ERAIL SISTERS

Rapid City, 8. D., Dec. 16.--At the
next meeting Of the board OF city
commissioners 1t is expected that a
woman will be appointed a police Of
ficer. This is done at the request of,
the women's clubs in the city, which
are interested in civic betterment and
in anticipation OF a strict enforcement
of the state law and city ordinances
regarding Illegal resorts. Places OF
this character Of which there are half
a dozen running full blast at "Coney
Island" have been warned TO close
January i. The female sleuth is ex-
pected to prevent the women inmates
locating In rooms about town and to
detect others who may come here TO
ply their trade. Fol this work a wom-
an Of experience will be imported from
one OF the larger cities.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-12-19

There are 10,01O,304 depositors in
United States saving banks. averaging
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-12-19

Porto Ricans are displacing bull
drawn carts on great estates by auto
mobiles.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-12-19

Nashville street railways are re-
placing horse-drawn emergency repair
wagons by motor trucks.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-12-19
PASTOR RETIREs AFTER
~ YEARS or SERVICE

B~ridgewater, 8. D., Dec. 14.--ReV. A
c. McCauley, pastor OF the Presby,
terrain church OF this city, has tenderet
his resignation, subject to the action d
a congregational meeting called for De
cember 10. Rev. Mr.. McCAuley, hal
served this church continuously 70
% years, and this bears the distinctioi
OF being the longest past6rate within
the state.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-12-19
TWO YEARS IN PRISON
FOR HIGHWAY ROBBERY

Tyndall, S. d., Dec. 17.-William
Kade, charged with highway robbery,
pleaded guilty to the charge at the
present term of court in Bon Horame
county, receiving the sentence Of two
years in the state penitentiary at the
hands of Judge r.. B.. Trip. The crime
for which he will have to pay the PEN
atty was committed by himself and Dan
Kelley m the evening OF October 81,
last. The facts developed are that a
young man, named Hawley, had been
threshing near Dante, Charles Mix
county, and had been making his head
quarters with Kade. On the particular
day in question Kade and Kelley, also
a young man, took Hawley to Avon,
and proceeded to get drunk. Kade told
Hawley to ride home with one of his
sons, Immediately after which Kade
and Kelley drove out Of town, secreted
themselves in a clump of trees near a
bridge, and when young Kade and
Hawley came along they held them up,
taking SIS n two watches from Haw-
ley, but did not touch young Kade.
After being arrested Kelley turned
states evidence and Kade, seeing that
he had, no avenue of escape. pleaded
guilty. Kelley was discharged.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-12-19

The value Of 1912 crops In United
States IL estimated to- be SIS, 600. o0O. 600,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-12-19

The New York subway In last fiscal
rear sold $3.50 tickets daily.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-12-19
LOCATION or WHITE OWL
. Is a MATTER OF MYSTERY

White OWL s. D., Dec. Inactive
plans for rebuilding White Owl have
come to a stop, owing to the fact that
the builders are divided as to where
to locate. The only buildings left
standing by the recent fire are owned
by J. w. Spaw, who operates the only
store here now. Mrs. Devine, the post
mistress, whose residence was de-
stroyed, wishes to replace her buildings
on her farm, a mile southwest of town
and Of course the postoffice would fol-
low. The First State bank Is willing
to locate near the p~ostoffice with it's
new building. On the other hand, Uni
ted States Commissioner Johnston
wishes to replace his land ONCE, the
Oracle office and his residence on his
place three-fourtns OF a mile southeast
of town. -l as ~. s..a
In case the interested parties build
as they wish. Spaw, owner of the old
site, sees visions of new stores spring.
ing up at the p~ostofice, or United
States and Office. and the practical de-.
sertion of the famous old White Owl
trading center and mail station, where
a few years ago homesteaders by hun
dreds fiocked in for many miles around
to trade and receive their mail. Just
what will be the outcome OF the situa-
ton remains to be e j.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-12-19
YOUNG WoMAN'S ASSOCIATION
TO ACQUIRE HOTEL BUlLpIN

Aberdeen, s.. D., Dec. M.7-The Younl
Woman's Christian association o
Aberdeen Is considering plans for tn
purchase Of an association home. Tn
building under consideration is tn
Minnesota hotel, a three-story franz
structure, which will give the younl
women a building in which they cal
conduct their cafeteria, a large readinl
room, several rooms for transients, AM
10 bedrooms for regular residents Z
the building. IT Is also proposed =
would double the number Of rooms
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-12-19

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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07
GEN. c. IRVINE WALKER
PAYS TRIBUTE TO GORDON
The COMMUNICATIVE Chief Responds
to the Address of Welcome.
Associated Press Snecial

Macon, Ga, May Cen. c. Ir-
vine Walker, of Charleston s. c.,
commander in chief of the United
Confederate Veterans, on behalf of
the organization, delivered the res
ponse to the address of welcome at
the opening of the annual reunion
of the veterans here today. In be-
ginning his address General Wal
ker paid a tribute to General Geo.
w Gordon, who died soon after his
election las commander-in-chief of
the Confederate Veterans at the last
reunion, and of whom the speaker
said:
| g. wise Providence has, since we
/ last met. gathered to Himself My
comrades. Gordon loved you, he
treasured ever the sacred memoir
les of hallowed past; he was
proud of the glories which cluster
around this federation. May this
memory of his life and work incite
us to higher effort for the good OF
the United Confederate Veterans III
SO truly loved and faithfully scrv.
ed "
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07
THE COMMITTEE FAILS
ON THIRD MEETING
For Third Time Democratic Execu.
tive Committee Cannot Have
Session.


The democratic executive commit
tee of Ellis county was called to
meet in Waxahachie at l O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon, one hour ahead
of the meeting of the county con-
yention. AT that hour the county
court room was well filled with
delegates to the convention, but the
committeeman were conspicuous
for their absence A call of the roll
showed that not half of the mem
bers were present.
Chairman Forester had called
the meeting to order and stated
that he desired to have the commit
tee accept his resignation and name
his successor, assigning i'll health
as the reason for retiring. When it
was shown that a quorum was not
present the committee stood adj
journed and the convention was
called to meet at o'clock.
The credentials from the differ
ent precincts were then turned over
to the secretary to be passed over
to the convention upon it's assemb-
| ling.
Chairman Forester did not init
mate when he would attempt to
have another meeting of the COM
mittee
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07
Death of Mrs. Winn.

Mrs, w. j. VIM, wife of Prof
w. J. VIM, died at the family resi-.
dence in Waxahachie last night
about II o'clock Death was due to
tuberculosis. The deceased was a
good woman and had many friends
here who will regret to learn of her
death. She is survived by hus-
band and number of children.
Funeral services will be held at
the Main Street Christian church
tomorrow morning at O'Clock. The
body will then be taken to the fami-
ly burying grounds north of Mid
lothian for interment.
By request of Mrs. Winn, before
her death, her former pastor, Rev
Chalmers Mcpherson, will conduct
the funeral services.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07
PERSONALS.

>>>> = . . = >>>> .
E. L. Woodroof was in Dallas to-
day
| Jim Smith of Trumbull was here
today.
G. M. Supple is In Dallas today on
business.
Miss Irene Gill is visiting in Dali
las today.
c. F. Farrar OF Palmer was in the
lefty today.
Mrs. A. Mccartney Is visiting in
Dallas today.
Fred Couch OF Fort Worth spent
today in the city.
G. w. Golladay of Maypearl was
in the city today.
Hon. W. S. stepter was here
from Palmer today.
E. S. Boze went to Lancaster this
morning on business.
Rev. G. H. Hogan was a passeng-
er to Dallas this morning.
Rev. J. S. Elliott has returned
from trip to Mills county.
R. p Moore of New Castle, Tex
as, spent today in Waxahachie.
Mrs. Sam Hopper of Dallas is the
guest of her sister, Mrs John Dun
away.
Miss Willie Cantrell is attending
the Sunday school convention in
Dallas
Mrs. w. A. Grow is attending
the Sunday school convention in
Dallas.
Miss Marie Smith, daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. J G. Smith, is report
ed quite sick.
DR.. and Mrs. G. N. Walker are
visiting their daughter, Mrs, Fletch-
er Norton, at Hillsboro.
Mrs. E, F. Cunningham and
daughter. Dorothy, have returned
from visit to Mineral Wells
Maj. w. T. M. Dickson of Milfsrd
came up this morning to attend the
democratic county convention.
Mrs. Sallie Sanders of Centre,
Texas, has returned home after a
visit to her brother, Rev. F. S. Arm
strong.
Mrs. R. o. Carter and little
daughter Dorothy of Dallas, are
visiting their grandmother, Mrs. A.
H. Bunkley
J. NJ. Parker of Italy is in the city
today to attend a meeting of the
board of directors of the Waxaha-
| chic Chautauqua.
Prof. Stillwell, teacher of peda-
| gogy in the Girls Industrial college
at Denton. was the guest of Prof. r.
| H Davis Monday
~ J. Lea Cannon has returne,
! from visit to Laredo. He state,
that an immense rain fell through
. out that section of Texas.
|. G. B. Whitley, editor and proprie
f tor of the News-Herald and a mem
9 Der of the Italy delegation to tn
county convention, was a pleasan
caller at the Light office today
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07
To STOP HAIR LOSS AND RID YOUR SCALP
OR DANDRUFE, USE NEWBRO'S HERP|C|DE

Do you have dandruff? Does your hair
fall outf Is it getting thinner and
the parting more pronounced every day.
II so, we advise you to get busy right
away or before it is too late
We are not trying to scare you. We are
sin. ply telling you the truth. If you
would ward of impending badness you
must check that hair loss and rid your
scalp of dandruff.
Don't resort to the use OF an untried. off
brand hair preparation when genuine
a. erRicaae e1sts no more yo YOU are name
Start right and start now with the right
remedy and stick to it--Newbro's Herpt
eide.
Use Herpicide daily for while, Their
three times a week will be sufficient
Watch the change which takes place il
the condition OF your hair and scalp
The scalp is clean and Tree from dandruff
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07
a n q % . O . = o = o = !
q LOCALS. =

ee the Loader for hats.

See the Leader for hats. II
sidna johnson is quite sick with
tensilitis.
We want your second hand sacks.
shive & Keys. 80
Just received line of new shapes
at the Leader. tt
Shive & Keys will buy all your
old sacks if they are good. 80
Buy your pump from F. s. Cronk
Co. All kin DIS. Prices way down tt
Smiths ice cream, the best that
can be bought, is for sale at Pste's
fountain. tt
When you need a plumber call
Bunkley, with F. S. Cronk Co. Both
phones "a. II
The famous Delgado chilli is sold
at Pete's fountain. The only place
in town to get it. 1t is the best
made. tt
The little son of Mr. and Mrs
lJohn Stephens had the misfortune
! of breaking his arm yesterday at
ternoon.
We have some of the pretties
+, lkitchen cabinet you ever saw fror
:. l$12.5ot up to s26.5o. r.. Il, Moor
i Furniture Co.
3 Society" is a pure Havana Gig;
Of of quality. 1t is Pete Ellis priva
a brand and is for sale only by hi
's You ought to try one.
= We sell all kinds of refrigerato
:, from $500 second hand to the fiji
est ice saving automatic. We trad
: them for your old ones. r. e. Moor
Furniture Co. 2
f Just received solid car of al
kinds iron beds and pretty dressers
dayenports, dining and library ia
bles. Come get our prices before
you buy, r. E. Moore Furniture Co
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

FOR SALE-At a tremendous bar
gain, the Waxahachie Natatorium.
1t must be sold this week. Will sell
as whole or will sell any or all of
the buildings and lot separately,
also good porcelain bath tubs and
two toilets, ] windmill and tank,
gas machine, etc. Look over this
/ property and make us bid We are
1 going to sell at once regardless OF
the sacrifice. Some one will get a
big bargain. See S. P. Spalding or j.
II. Wakeland. 2S
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07
Manley jury Completed.

The Manley jury was completed
this afternoon about $3.50 The re-
naming seven jurors chosen were
c. II. Johnson, j. A. Bradford. L. c.
Christian t ] Lloyd, c. l.. Calvin.
j. B. Baker, T. H. Hickman.
The taking Of testimony will be-
gin late this afternoon or tonight
J w. Cooper will be the first wit
ness called
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

If you want to buy or sell any
where. 1 can do it. Special represen-
tative OF the National Cooperative
Realty Co. have list of bargains
in city and farm property. See me.
r. A. Callens. #
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07
Dallas Mayor Coming.

Mayor Holland of Dallas will be
in Waxahaehie tonight . to attend
the meeting of the ad mon. He left
Dallns at o'clock In an automobile
for this city.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

LADIES-We do cleaning, pressing
and repairing, do it right, employing
the most skilled workmen, and do
it at right prices. Phone ITS. Mat
thews-Gammon Co. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

T. NJ. ROCKETT-ReaI Estate and
Fire Insurance. If you have any
thing to sell, buy or insure see him.
Office over Reymuller's paint store,
west side square. tt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

IF YOU are hunting bargains in
city are farm property let me hear
from you. l can buy, sell. or trade
your property wherever located, r.
A Gallons. IT
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

Eighteen rolls toilet paper. holder
free, for 81 90 F s. Cronk Co. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07
GENERAL OROZCO OBJECTS
TO GOMEZ GOVERNMENT,


Associated Press Special.
Escalon, Mexico, May 7.-Gener-
al Orozco, the leader of the rebel
forces, has refused to recognize the
provisional government established
by Vasquez Gomez and has tele-
graphed Gomez, threatening him
unless he leaves Mexico.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07
WaxahaChie Gas
& Electric Co.


Mrs Charley Walker, who lives a
mile or two south of town. sustain
ed a fractured shoulder yesterday
afternoon by falling on the steps
at home. Physicians were called
out to attend the injured woman.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

Tho Daily Light want ads mean
wonderful opportunities to you.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

800 90 = o % <o>
. WANT COLUMN. =
o>o> % = o . o . o = = o =
WEATHER - Unsettled, showers
and thunderstorms tonight or We'd
nesday Tuesday Max. 80 Min. SO.
WANT--To buy servant house. H.
N. Peters. ~
r D, McCoMBs. all kinds of insur
ance and bonds. u
IFOR RENT-Four room house.
Mrs. II. L. Wyatt.
| FOR SALE-Old newspapers at the
Daily Light office. u
| WANTED-Al your old corn and
bran sacks. Shive & Keys. ~
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room
with board. Mrs. c. M. Dillon. ~
EGGS FOR Observation-Disclosures
Runner Ducks. Old phone 1872. tt
PASTURE-Plenty of grass and
water. See C. A. Stephenson. ~
ROOMS FOR RENT-Call at 400
College Street Old phone 315- On
FOR SALE, CHEAP-A wood saw
ing outfit Apply to F. S. Cronk GO.
II
FOR SALE-Three White Leghorn
BOOSTERS. silas Wesley, Phone SO.
sop
FOR RENT-Rooms for light house
keeping, 511 College street. Phone
Der 80
FOR SALE-Gurney refrigerator,
good as new. Mrs. Dobson, phone
sos 29p
IOST-silver, open faced watch,
with leather fob. Finder return to
J. B. Hines store. ~
LAWN MOWERS sharpened and
umbrellas repaired. Arthur Mackoy
next door to laundry. tt
FOR sALE-Four or five choice
Jersey springers and Jersey Mich |
.ows. See H. N. Nycum. 70 !
RYSANTHEMUMS - Twenty for
me dollar, ten varieties, our selec-
ion. Bird Forrest. florist. tt
~ ADVERTISEMENT in thls cot |
INN may bring you just th@oppor-
unity YOU are looking fol-
FOR SALE-Indian Runner Duck
eggs. true, fawn and white, lay
white eggs only. Phone 1921 ~
LOST-One fox terrier pup with
white and brown spots FINDER
please notify c. e. Alderdice and he
rewarded. u
FOR SALE OR RENT-Four room
house with modern conyeniences
II close in See w. II Evans, with Y
l NJ. Rocket.
! iPREsSING, CLEANING AND RI
l pairing will appreciate share
| your patronage Ladies' work
specially. Thee Farley, at Schuster
| Tin Shop
| IF YOU are hunting bargains
city are farm property let me lea
from you. [ can buy, sell, or trad
your property wherever located. r
A. Callens. Il
T. NJ. ROCKETT-Rea1 Estate and
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

FOR SALE-Four or five choice
Jersey springers and Jersey Mich
cows. See H. N Nycum. ~
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

LAWN MOWERS sharpened and
umbrellas repaired, Arthur Mackoy
next door to laundry. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

FOR SALE-Three White Leghorn
BOOSTERS. Silas Wesley, Phone 96.
sop
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WEATHER - Unsettled, showers
and thunderstorms tonight or We'd
nesday. Tuesday Max. 80. Min. 81.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

FOR RENT-Rooms for light house
keeping. 511 College street. Phone
467 81
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

FOR SALE, CHEAP-A wood saw
ing outfit. Apply to F. S. Cronk co.
Il
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

IOST-Silver, open faced watch,
with leather fob. Finder return to
J B. Hines store. ~
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

FOR SALE-Gurney refrigerator,
good as new. Mrs. Dobson, phone
626. Esp
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-05-07

WANT-To buy servant house. H
N. Peters. ~
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ROOMS FOR RENT-Call at 4oC
College Street. Old phone 315. oh
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WANTED-All your old corn anc
bran sacks. Shive & Keys. 81
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-03-14

We take plessure.to announce the
arrival Of the Spring and Summer
Catalogue for Ladies' Made to
Measure Garments that surpasses
anything we ever showed heretofore.
Materials and Styles are Most Com
plete and very reasonable in price.
Il viii be a pleasure to US to get you
acquainted with he new idea Of la
dies wear, if you will honor US With
your presence at our establishment.
Very respectfully yours,
CARLSON, The Tailor.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-03-14

EUREKA REBEKAH LODGE, 81,
II meets FIRST and third Tuesday Of
each month.
MRS. N. B. MILLER. N. G.
BESSIE Cook, Secretary.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-03-14

Advertised with advance notices
like a circus. playing hve-day stands
in the largest audiioriums that can
be leased In cities Of from 10000 10
so, 900 inhabitants throughout the
east and middle vest. the North
west Development League is plan
ming to send out next fall a special
train filled with exhibits showing
the resources Of the American
Northwest.
This Is probably the greatest ad-
vertising scheme ever promoted and
il is said by men who have spent
practically millions In development
work. TO be capable Of securing bet
ter results than any campaign ever
planned 10 aid the settlement and
development Of any section.
The states which viii participate
in these expoaitions viii be the same
as those represented in the exPosi-
tion In Minneapolis. which are Min
nssota. South Dakota. North Dakota,
Montana, Idaho. Washington and
Oregon.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-03-14
Notice Of Restoration Of Public Lands
to Settlement and Entry.

United States Land Office. Lewiston.
Idaho. March 7. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that the
vacant unappropriated public lands
in the following described areas.
which we're excluded from the Nee
Perez National Forest. Idaho, and
withdraw for classification under the
Act Of June as. 1910. go Stat. s47,)
by proclamation Of the President eff
feclive July /. 1911. viii by author
ity Of the Secretary Of the Interior
be restored TO the public domain,
subject TO the provisions Of other
existing Withdrawals or reserya-
tions. and become subject TO settle
menl under the general provisions Of
the homestead act on and after 9
o'clock a. N, standard time, May
IS. 1919. but not TO entry, cling or
selection until on or after June ~,
1917, at this Office.
In township so north. range 4
east. sections 2. 8 and y ! Of sections
Is and 10. Boise meridian.
Warning Is hereby expressly Civ
en- that no person will be permitted
10 gain or exercise any right what
ever under any settlement or oocu-
pancy begun after reservation and
prior 10 9 o'clock a. N. standard
time. May IS. 1917. and all such
settlement OF occupation ls forbidden
and those settling IN violation hereof
are liable 10 be elected.
Your attention is directed TO the
fact that a part Of the area described
herein Is included In Power Site Re-
serve No. 400. BY executive order
Of October 10. 1911. as follows; In
T. 50 n. R. 4 E.. u net. set svt.
set. sec. 7;si nvt. ~. sec. 8; lots
!. 2 and ). 81 ". sec 49, "a nvt.
net svi. sec. 10.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1912-03-14

Representative william Brown Nc
KinIey OF Illinois. manager Of Presi-
dent Tafts campaign for denomination,
Is also chairman Of the Republican
congressional committee in charge Of
the general light for the election Of
Republicans 20 both houses. From his
headquarters AZ Washington Mr.. Nc
Rlnley viii direct the preeonvention
contest After the convention be will
probably relinquish his temporary du-
ties and again take up the work OF
the congressional committee. although
there Is a possibility that be may be-
come national chairman 20 handle the
hght against the Democratic nominee
-Four years ago Afr. Mckinley was
considered for the position Of national
chairman 70 conduct AR. Tafrs cam
paIgn for the presidency. but Mr.
Hitchcock was finally agreed upon.
The new Taft manager Is a politician
OF wide experience. Already he has
handled two congressional campaigns.
In one Of which. four years ago. he was
successful and IN the other two years
ago. be was swamped. losing the house
70 The Democrats. Slr. Mckinley be-
sides being an aggressive politician is
business man Of uncommon ability.
lie Is a native Of Illinois, nfiy-six years
old. and by occupation Is a farmer and
banker. In business he has been very
successful aud owns a network Of trol-
les lines that gridiron the middle sec
zion On Illinois. lie is serving his
fonrfh term "a a congressman.