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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1912-08-08

His ponderous arm stiffened where 1t
rested on the desk, he Strengthened up
in his chair and his face assumed its
customary expression OF battered dig
nifty, while a smile at once wistful and
tender hovered about his lips.
"One other question" he said. "Un.
til this man Murrell appeared you
had no trouble with Bladen? He was
content that you should keep the
child-your right to Hannibal was
never challenged?"
Never, sir. All my troubles began
about that time"
"Murrell belongs in these parts"
said the Judge.
I'D admire TO to meet him." said
Yancy quietly.
The Judge grinned.
II place my professional services at
your disposal" he said. Yours Is a
clear case of felonious assault"
mo, it amt, sir-I look at 1t this-a-
ways; it's a clear case of my giving
him the damndest sort Of body beat
ing!"
Sir" said the Judge, "I'll hold your
hat while you are about it,"
Hicks had taken his time in re.
spending to the judges summons, but
now his step sounded in the hall and
throwing open the door he entered
the room. Whether consciously or
not he had acquired something OF that
surly, forbidding manner which was
characteristic Of his employer A curt
nod of the head was his only greet
ing.
will you sit down." asked the
judge. Hicks signitied by another
movement of the head that he would
Tot. This is very dreadful bust
ness!" began the judge softly.
Amt it?" agreed Hicks. What
you got to say to me?" he added
petulantly.
Have you started to drag the
bayou?" asked the Judge. Hicks
nodded. THAT was your idea?" sug.
gested the judge.
mo, it want" objected Hicks
quickly. But l said she had been
a4in' like she was plumb distracted
ever since Charley Norton got shot"
"How?" inquired the judge, arching
his eyebrows. Hicks was plainly dis
turbed by the question.
Sort of out OF her head. Mr.. Ware
seen 1t, too"
HE spoke Of it?"
Yes, sir; him and me discussed it
together"
The judge regarded Hicks long and
intently and in silence. His magnifi-
cent mind was at work. If Betty had
been distraught be had not observed
any sign of it the previous day. II
Ware were better informed as to her
true mental state why had he chosen
this time to go to Memphis?
II suppose Mr.. Ware asked you to
keep an eye on Miss Malroy while he
was away from homer" said the Judge.
Hicks, suspicious Of the drift OF his
questioning, made no answer. Il sup
pose you told the house servants to
keep her under observation" contin-
ued the Judge.
Il don't talk to no niggers," replied
Hicks, except to give em my Or
ders."
We'll, did you give them that or
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14
JURY IN HILL CASE
Reached NO verdict
EVERY EFFORT TO GIT TOGEH-
Iit IRUITLESS-MAN NOT BE
ANOTHER TRIAL.

The jury I'm the case Of Mrs. Jose
phne Hill, who was on trial in the
federal court here on the charge Of
impcrsonating a United states officer,
and in this way defraudmg Cherokee
freedmen out Of their land, reported
at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, that
they were hopelessly divided and were
then discharged by Judge Eoumans.
The case was given to the jury at
$3.50 o'clock yesterday morning The
government did not state whether or
not another trial would bc called.
Mrs Hill has been on trial for
three days lt was charged by the
government that she represented to
negroes in Mcintosh county, that She
was special agent Of the department
Of the interior, IN this way securing
deeds 20 their land which sl;' holds.
On The witness stand Mrs. Hill denied
this, stating that she did not repre-
sent that she was acting as gov
ernment OH .er. but sold the land FOR
the negroes on commission basis.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

The members Of the Maccabee club
and number of friends were the
guests OF Mrs. r. c. Hughes, Tuesday
afternoon. pink and Who carnations,
here and there throughout the rooms
lent their sweet fragrance and dainty
colorlngs to add to the pleasures the
hostess had planned for her guests.
An amusing advertising contest
was source of considerable pleasure
and Mrs. Blue received fine box
Of stationery for her skin In decipher-
ing same. In another contest, Mrs
Mccullough captured the first
prize a book of Lowell's poems and
Mrs. 'lllee was given the BOBBY.
Special guests Of the afternoon
were, Mrs l. j Buck Mrs H. II.
Wyss, Mrs, Attleberger and Mrs. Part
low
Appetizing refreshments were
served.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

chapters TO the happy enjoyment of
the Mtsses Grace Young, Nadine Jones
Florence Blue Mildred Lough. Louise
Haley Lorene Bryan, lmogene Smith,
Lucille NicNzer and Louise Flcsher
In "a word contest Florence Blue and
Lorene Bryan were victors, and later
Ice cream ana cake We're served.
Dorothy and Lyle Dlckcy will en-
tertain the club at their home on
South Boulder avenue next Wtdnes-
day afternoon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

MALESTER, okla, April l3.--Two
shot frers were entombed by an ex-
plosion in the Busby coal mine, two
miles east Of McAlester, at $3.50
o'clock tonight Six men from the
government mine rescue station have
gone to the rescue.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

eight special guests. a tree contest
afforded much pleasure, the prize for
solving being won by Mrs Butler. A
picture, donated by Mrs. White was
captured, I'm the rattle by Mrs. Walsh
and a dainty apron by Mrs. Short.
The society win meet with Mrs
Quinn, 1900 South Boulder avenue,
April 26.
Mr. and Mrs w. D. Worst of Ce-
dar Rapids will arrive this evening
to be he guests OF Mr.. and MIS- o
H. Leonard, Of Carlton Place.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14
on-Krush Dress Linen

This is an item you will
find in very few stores
There is only one concern
that makes this linen and we
have the agency for it in
Tulsa. We have it in navy,
light blue, green, lavender,
brown and white. Guaran-
teed mcrushable and un-
shrinkable, 36-inch wide and
sells per yd ......... 75c
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

Perhaps there are some kinds Of
Chocolate In a package that docs not
appeal to you. Go TO the fine display
case of Baker Drug CO. and select just
what you want (advD
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

At her home in the stone Apart
ments, Tuesday afternoon, Mrs John
d. Hail was the gracious hostess to
, the Tuesday Bridge club, which was
present in its entirety, there being
also present as special guests yrs j.
w. Sanders, Mrs. ID, W. Wilson, Mrs.
Ably, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs Lyle Dick
ey, Mrs Dan Davisson and Mrs. Frank
lIaVer.
The club prizes were awarded to
Mesdames Owens and MCCARTHY, wh'lo
the guest prize was won by Mrs SAN
ders.
A delicious tea course was served by
Mrs. Hail with the assistance of Mes
DANES Percival Magee and II. w. An
derson.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14
Popular Monday Specials at Our Store

100 yds. 36-in. plain black
Taffeta, extra good quality
at $l.O0 per yard. Special
Monday, per yd ..... SOC
All our stock Of Cheney,
Foulards and Fancy Mesa
lines, ~ and y inches wide.
Special Monday, per yd 79c
5000 yds new 32-in. Ba-
tiste Lawn, plain, dots,
stripes and fancy pattern;
1D different STYLES to select
from; 15c quality. Special
Monday, per yd ..., lie
800 yds 45-in Embroidery
Flouncing, regular 81 quail
ty. Special Monday per
yard ........... 79c
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

The Tulsa Piano school will b. ir
arenrated by piano Recital ai th
Presbyterian church April l.. sir.
Sparks will have the Assistance
Miss Iiildegarde scaer. The in crest
co public are cordially invited.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

After Easter Clearing sale--i-n
trimmed and ready to wear hats. 90.
and up Flowers and braid very low
Mullins Millinery Second and De
troit--Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

The faculty of Kendall College, in
Guiding the wives of the benediots Of
their number, were entertained by
Former President S. r. Gordon and
Mrs. Gordon at their pleasant homo
on South Boston avenue, Friday night
The home was "A bower Of spring
beauty, yellow ionQuils predominant
ing among the decorations. The
hours were devoted to various games,
participated in by twenty guests who
entered into them with "A spirit Of The
utmost enjoyment A late supper
was temptingly served.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

The Maccrbee club members held
an all day spring festival at the home
of Mrs. J. b. Hawkins. 141S South
Denver avenue Wednesday April
10th. A picnic luncheon was served
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

Mr. Darrell G. Miller. a prominent
young business man Of Tulsa, and
Miss Maise Chastaine, one Of the most
charming young ladies IN Tulsa so
ciety. were quietly married az 1890
o'clock last night by Rev. Frank Nen.
at the parsonage Of the First Meth.
odis. church Miss Miss Mary Hoop
er and Thomas @. Adams. personal
friends Of the young couple, were the
cnly guests present
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14
Miss Flo North is spending the
week end with friends in Sapulpa.

The c. o. NJ. cab mot Friday with
Miss Helen Holmquist and enjoyed an
unusually pleasant evening.
At the conclusion Of he meeting
a delightful luncheon was served, af-
ter which the club adjourned 10 meet
in two weeks with Miss Laura Shum-
way The members present We're Mist
Georgia Price, Miss Ethel Justice,
Miss Clara May Nohlc, Miss Tessa
Simmons, Miss Margery Impoy Miss
Daisy Hin. Miss Geneva Timmons Miss
Laura Shumway. and Miss Helen
HolmQuist
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

Mrs. Hatch. seventh and Denver
avenues. entertained a number Of
friends in delightful Informal man
ner Friday evening I'm honor of Mrs.
Fnley. OF Claremore. Games and
music followed by dainty refresh
ments each contributed their share
10 the evening pleasures.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

Miss Kate Lowell of MuslSoGee, Is
spending Sunday with Mrs. c. r.
Davis. iiG West Fourth.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

Friday afternoon the Altar scciety
Of the Holy Family church met with
Mrs. Frank white. s11 North Frisco
avenue, with thirty-five members and
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

Mr.. and Mrs Edward Mccoy and
MIR. VIM. West, Mrs. McCoys father,
are in Grand Rapids, Ia, having been
summoned there because of the death
Of a relative.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

To the regret of heir many friends
Mr.. and Mrs, Robert stevens are plan
ming to move, in the near future, to
Muskogee, where they will make their
home. the change being necessitated
Inv Mr. Stevens business interests.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

Mrs O. c. Watts Of South Boulder
avenue, pleasantly entertained inc
Semper Fidelis club of the First NJ
r. church, at her home, Friday even
inm
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

The juvenile friends of Master
Evan Jennings Kemp are eagerly
awaiting the coming Of Tuesday after
noon. April 1G, as at that time Mas
ter Kemp will be host at the home OF
his parents on South Elwood avenue
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

Mrs. Wiley A. Stewart has returned
from Pitsburg, Pa, where she spent
the Easter holidays with her daugh-
ter. Miss Mnry.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

Tho Book and Needle club resumed
the pleasure of their readings from
the book of "Rebecca' Wednesday
afternoon at the home Of Miss Lo-
rene Bryan. 1872 South Denver ave-
nue The official reader. Miss Mary
Blue, very pleasantly read severa.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

Mrs. w. Leclare Littlefield, Of Hum
bolt. Kan, was honor guest Wednes-
day night at The home Of Mrs. Clark
AoS North Cheyenne avenue, Mrs. G.
A. Wiley and Mrs. B. @. Clark being
hostesses Mr.. b. O. Clark was also
an honor guest. Cards, music and
supper formed the diversions of tho
evening and carnations were faVors.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
w r. Stahl Mr.. and Mrs Len Strait
Mr.. and Mrs Moore, Mr.. and Mrs
G. A. wiley, Mr. and Mrs. w. R.
May. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack santrock'
Mr.. and Mrs Smith, Mr. and Mrs i.
O Clark ana Mrs. Littlefleld.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

Mrs. ]. F. farrell and son, Jack. Of
Topeka. kan, and Mr.. and Mrs. y.
r. Tinearelf. Of oklahoma CITY arc
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W. Lyle Dickey.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-04-14

A silver Tea at which Mrs. c. d.
Hughes was hostess was given AT her
home on South Denver avenue Friday
afternoon
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-01-30
NORTH REDWOOD

Representative JOS. r. Keefe and
Thomas Hosken. were business call
ers IN Morton last Monday.
Charles FIeischer entertained q
number of friends at his home las,
Monday evening. A fine time is re-
ported by all
Miss Anna Neuenburg spent We'd
nesday. at the Frank Gift home in
RenviIle.
III w. Shoemaker and family and
Paul Llndeman visited at the E.
Henze home Sunday.
Miss Kate Z4ren visited at her
home in Fairfax, Monday.
Miss Ellen Mann was reported on
the sick list Monday.
Ed. Chapman OF Wahasso visited
at the r Kuester home last Sunday
George Hanson and Oscar Simon
Diet visited at New Ulm. Mankato,
and CORTLAND last week.
Fay Castle and sisters Alta and
Arlie were RenvilIe visitors a few
hours Sunday.
Miss Celia Roper of Renville eoun-
ty visited with her sister Mrs. F. H
Shoemaker few days the latter
part of the week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-01-30
DELHI.

L. j. Kistler was quite sick the
fore part of the week
On Saturday night the 10th day of
February the band boys will give a
benefit in the opera house. A good
mixed program viii be given in con-
nection with d basket social. All
ladies and girls bringing a basket,
free, otherwise an admission charge
of Is and Is cents will be made.
There will be Swedish Lutheran
services in the church at BeIview the
coming Sunday morning at 1890
1t will be no longer F. j. Tibbetts,
implements and machinery dealer.
but Tlbbetts & Engeman, Fl. G..
Engeman having bought half in
terest nm the business.
r. S. Pickett, wife and son, Bird
sey. of Wabasso were over Sunday
guests at the home of Mrs. Plckett's
sister. Mrs. J. F. Bunting.
Hon. j. R. Keefe of North Red
wood was business caller in Delhi
on Saturday last.
Mrs. C. A. Tillman went to Bel
view last Saturday, returning on the
evening freight.
Mrs, Peter Rasmussen of Mime
apolis is a guest this week at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
4 III "A Tannrcfroro
/ The Pacific Elevator Company has
closed its place of business at this
point till the fall trade.
/ F. H. Daugherty, horse buyer
of Aledo, ILL.,, was doing business in
this vicinity last week.
Oscar G. Walter went to Mime
apolis the last of the week for few
days stop with friends.
Mrs Anna Rice and Miss Title
Helgeson of Sacred Heart were
guests last week at the home of
their cousin, HI. 4. Helgeson.
! Ole L. FIore and family returned
last week from two months visit
with relatives at Moorhead.
j. L. Griggs has traded his farm
south-eas of town for a smaller
farm between Redwood Falls and
/ North Redwood. Mr.. Griggs will
have an auction sale about the mid
die Of February.
Miss Mary Oslund of Belyiew was
an over Sunday visitor with her
cousin, Miss Hilma Helgeson.
| William Klinge of Humb oldt, N.
D.. was visiting his brother f. E. a
few days recently.
The meetings being held this week
| in the Presby terrain church are very
interesting and the attendance is
good.
The Modern Woodman lodge at
/ this place is preparing fine pro-
gram to be given at no distant date.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-01-30
BELVIEW

o:rWhaley was guest of Delhi
friends Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Rucker were
business callers al De,hl on Satur-
day.
Mrs. B. C. Eaton and daughter.
Neva departed Saturday for a visit
with Morgan relatives
Frances Hodgson Burnett and VIM
Gillette's charming play Esmeral-
da' will be given here soon as a
home talent play under the direction
fof Otto Flom.
Miss Elsie Mansfield has secured a
position as Hello Glrl' in Echo and
expects soon TO leave to assume her
new duties.
Chester Bollum trouble man for
the Minnesota Central Telephone
Company was a business caller here
Friday.
Ben Simpson is attending an en-
banners school in the city,
Dan Mckay now wears the smile
that won't come of" all on account
ola little. girl that arrived at the
Mckay home on Jan. 18th.
Mary Osland visited Delhi rela-
tiyes the last OF the week.
Nels Stenson formerly of this
place, but now of Dawson visited
here Saturday. He is thinking of
moving to northern Minnesota.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Holt are the
happy parents of girlborn to them
on Friday.
G. E. Adsit returned Saturday on
the morning train from a business
trip to St. Paul.
G. F. Alberts was dowrffrom Echo
for an over Sunday visit.
Grandma Bonner departed on sun
day for her home in Sleepy Eye.
Mrs. Peterson will entertain the
Lutheran Aid Society on Wednesday
Jan. 81.
g. r. futile visited short while
with his parents al this place the
middle of last week.
Two ladies Of the Echo school
faculty. Pref. Schultz. of the same
school. and Messrs. Sommerfield and
Matas attended the basket ball game
here Saturday and also 'tripped the
light fantastic toe" bit after the
game.
Otto Leonard. Prof. Schultz and
Amos furnished music. for the
dancers Oh Saturday evening.
The Belview Girls High School
basket ball team defeated similar
team from Clarified on Saturday
evening BY score Of 43 to 3. The
Clarkfiel / team were fairly strong
in some departments of the game
but lacked practice in team work and
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-01-30
Order Limiting Time to File Claims
and for hearing Thereon.
(Es.ate OF EIla &. Chollarl

GTATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
- Redwood. i'm Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Ella H.
ChoIlar. decedent.
Letters testamentary having been granted
to the Minnesota LOans& Trust Company,
corporation.
tits ordered. that the time within which
allcreditors of tine above named decedent
ma present claims against her estate In
this court be. and the same hereby IS. limit
Cd to three months from and after 4 he date
hereof: and that Nc ndaY. the 29th day Of
April 1912, at 10 O'Clock a. m. in tn :
probate courtrO0ms at the court house al
the city of Redwood II allS In said county. be
ana the same hereby IL. fixed and appointed
as the time and place for hearing upon and
the examination. adjustment and allowance
of such claims as shall be presented within
The time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the publica-
ton of this order I'm The. Redwood Gazette
as provided by law.
Dated Jan. Goth, 1912
gsEAL) Al. n. Al. LAUDON.
Judge OF Probate.
POS.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-01-30

were bothered by playing on wax
floor having one of cement at home
Inc local girls all appeared to good
advantage as they usually do Are
turn game will be played.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-01-30
SCH E D U L E
Leave Redwood Falls via
n. ca st. l.. at noon,
TUESDAY,. FEB. 9

Leaves st. Paul, via Rock Island train No.
62-5, 8:05 P. M, Tuesday, February 9th;
Arrive at Des Moines 6:25, Wednesday a. m;
Leave Des Moines, via Rock Island train
No. IL, lbs A. NJ, Wednesday;
Arrive in Omaha, at 4:3O P. NJ, Wednesday;
Leave Omaha, Union Pacific train No. 5,
lbs P. NJ, Wednesday Feb. 9TH;
Arrive at Salt Lake City, Friday noon, Feb
ruary, 9th;.
Leave Salt Lake City, Oregon Short Line,
train No. |, las P M, Friday;
Arrive at Portland, Sunday noon,
Leave Portland, S. P. train No. Is, 100 A.
M, Monday February 18th;
Arrive Sutherline the same morning at $780,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-01-30
Office Rooms FOR Rent

Two front Office rooms in Phil
brick Block inquire of
F. w. PHILBRIcK.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-01-30
D. |. Crimmins Busy

ID. L. Crimmins, the best kno wn
and the best, auctioneer in south
western Minnesota is kept on the
job all the time. His reputation has
spread int adjoining counties and
states and he found it necessary dur
ing the last season to refuse Owe,
thirty safes offered him outside of
Redwood county Several Iowa
farmers have sent for him and last
week he was petitioned to come
o0wn there and cry a sale. He
probably will be unable to go be-
cause of the sales he has in Redwood
county.
Mrs. j Ain er Whittet, formerly
resident of this city. and now living
at New Plymouth. Idaho, has beer
honored by being elected state or
ganizer and lecturer for the Grange
of Idaho. Mrs. Whittet who form
erly taught school here is graduate
of the Winona Normal school where
she made an enviable record, was
given her new place because of her
recognized ability. She has been
urged To file as candidate for the
nomination as county superintend-
ent of schools and she may a little
later get into politics.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-01-30
.Cun1nninS
& Dripps
The Best
is
Just Right
for
Our Customers
~o-~~o~~-c~~
Can You Beat These?
Can You Beat These?

Oranges, a doz. Zoe TO 3Sc
Full line of National Crackers
fresh every week, per
package 5 to 25e
Imported French Olive Oil for
pickles, a bottle 2Sc
Canned fish balls, a can l8c
Camembert cheese, a tin 25c
Lemons, a doz. Soc
Bananas, a dozen 25c.
Hines Euchered Pickles,
very fancy, a bottle Soc
Exclusive agents for full line
of Fort Smelling canned goods
just received.
Also full line of Robbins
canned goods
Cranberries, a at. IL lie
Apples by the barrel
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
WHITE HOUSE IS
GUEST THRONGED



OF the line dnrine practically the en-
time time the reception was in pro-
gress. The Vice President ana Mrs
sherman and the members Of the
Cabinet and their families assisted
the presidential party In receiving.
The floral decorations OF the
White House were elaborate The
music as usual was furnished ~ the
Marine band The members OF this
famous organization. In full dress
uniform. we're drawn up in two Sec
lions in the main corridor and
throughout the receiving hourF the
music was continues.
Today's reception Is the only oc-
casion OF the year when the doors of
the White House are thrown open 10
all and every citizen permitted 10 pay
his respects to the Chief Magistrate
OF the nation without any questions
being asked. Under the circumstance,
II is hut natural that special pre-
cautions should be taken to insure
IN, safety OF the President. An ex-
ira force OF secret service Officers
and additional policemen were on
guard both In and about the White
House throughout the day. While
the reception was in progress no per-
scn was permitted to approach the
President with his hands in his peck
cts or otherwise concealed.