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who has always been regarded reasonably well off
that he could afford live his salary has become
historic.
Hand in hand with this necessity for simple living
and economical entertaining came the Washington
point of view Most of the Cabinet women, like the
Wilson's, had been accustomed all their lives playing
the roles of "1ovey in small towns The Will
sons, occupying the dominant place, struck the key
note, and the Cabinet instantly in accord
with it. They decided to pay little pos
sble to empty formalities, tiresome functions and
boring calls
ave are human beings less than any other women
of them explained, "and, since human,
have lives to live and aims accomplish, Just
we have had them in the past. And, if desire
do real work and to make ourselves useful as possible
to the body polite there is reason why should
not do it, just there is reason why women who
want to entertain profusely should not do that
In this is found the explanation of why the Wilson
attitude made such profound impression on Washing
society from the very got the
keeps. 1t was realized everywhere. Throughout the
city there the knowledge that high places
working and that they in earnest about it.
They had settled down to systematic plan of doing
good in far they could and wherever they thought
it necessary. Other might have satisfied them
selves with cheap imitation in society work. but this
of the occasions when imitation in society
not success 1t is impossible to do charitable
work without working. If you don't work, if you
fail to attend the meetings of your directors you
neglect the tasks that given you it is perfectly
patent that you Sinking your job. Wherefore, the
society women went to work.
Political society is exactly like politics. and the bulk
of political follow few leaders, just as the bulk
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command. The members of the Cabinet, except pos
sby Postmaster General Bureson and Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo, not wealthy men.
In the Taft administration there because OF the
wealth OF their husbands four great Cabinet hostesses
They Mrs. Wckersham wife of the Attorney
General; Mrs. Meyer wife of the Secretary of the
Navy; Mrs. MacVeagh, wife of the Secretary of the
Treasury; and Mrs. Knox, wife of the Secretary of
State These women were famous for their entertain
ing because they followed the lead of Mrs Taft, who
introduced note into White House functions She
made it rule, regardless of cost, entertain fifteen
hundred people brilliantly and with much for
detailed beauty and would have been the
at dinner to dozen friends Her society affairs
many, and most of them were attended by great
numbers of people. This White House policy resulted
in Washington hostesses particularly those who had
plenty of money, being lavish in their social life
than had ever been the case before.
Mrs. Taft, although she contributed generously to
charitable undertakings devoted her energies society
and music. 1t under her stimulation that Wash
ngton hostesses got the habit of bringing Washing
ton for their entertainments noted and priced
opera singers from New York. This of piece
with the social life during the Taft regime Money
no consideration
FOLLOWING the Tafts and their wealthy Cabinet
women, came the Wilson's and Cabinet unusually
devoid of wealth. These women, If they wanted
to- could not entertain the scale that the former
fashion Big entertaining requires big money-that is
all there is to it. If you have not the money you
do it big scale. Today the Vice President lives
in in hotel because he can't afford to have
house. Members of the Cabinet who in homes of
their live modesty because they can't afford to
live in any other way. The complaint of Mr.. Bryan
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carriages and from fifteen minutes to an hour
late. However, after they had done this twice
and always found Mrs. Wilson Miss Wilson seated
in the in lonely and anxious to get to work.
they became more punctua1. Nowadays the directors
OF a charitable undertaking in Washington have
meeting tine-whch is worthy of special mention
All this does not that there charity
work in Washington before the Wilson's arrived There
was and the women engaged in it accomplished Won
ders But there comparatively few of them. The
Wilson's have made it not only good thing to do but
the fashion, the correct thing In previous admins
trations society busy with teas, bridge parties
and dances permit of real industry in charity They
either trot jag auction jag The jag is
still there but it is philanthropic. 1t was noted that
in all the entertainments given for Miss Jessie Wilson
before she married there not one bridge party
not one trot Her entertainments confined to
luncheons and dinners.
This was because it had got into the mind of every
body that the Wilson's had something to do besides
shufing cards and ourneying up and down polished
floor. 1t in the atmosphere to be useful to limit
and restrain amusements, and to have everything done
with a fine of legitimate proportions. AS the
administration progresses will be that the func
lions at the White House will be only those which
absolutely necessary result of government etiquette
The Wilson's believe in entertaining but the people
they entertain their relatives, close friends and
those who have interests in common with them.
THERE is another great reason for simplicity and
real work in Washington society This is
@poor administration All their lives the Wilson's have
been far from wealthy. school teacher college
professor does riches, and the whole family
grew up and conducted itself with the expectation that
it would never have great amount of money at its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-18

N/OU could not live without breath. OF course you
know what breath is; but if you describe it
without hesitation, so that your definition tells
exactly what it should tell, and no more, you are a
natural photographer. You know also what box is,
also case chest trunk basket, chair, sofa and hun
dreds of other things used by everybody but try to tell
quickly what box any of the other things is so that
what you could not describe any other article Can
you do it?
The most familiar words the most difficult to de-
fine and even the definitions in dictionaries not al
perfect; though likely to be better than even the
most accomplished editor could make ofhand. In
making them for publication the statements are care
fully studied and often amended. Ones only recourse
when in search of definition is the dictionary which
should be used by everybody but this does not mean
that anybody must accept unquestoningly whatever
he finds there, reject whatever is not there
What does tireiess mean? Would anyone have to ask
this? Someone did ask it twenty years ago letter
the editor of morning newspaper and the letter
printed, with the that the word not in the
dictionary, because it utterly unfit for 4The
dictionary" then either Webster Worcesters;
few persons thought of any other.
IireleSs then and good word, freely used
in speech and in terature but Webster and Worcester
did not sanction it. Even these meticulous exicog
raphers however recorded without objection eeaseess
and relentless words almost exactly like tireless which
is no more Objectionable than they Such attempts
at dctation began with the dawn of etymoogy and will
probably persist sporadically. Many of present
everyday vocables, unchalenged by anybody,
have outlived much more strenuous opposition than
fireess has encountered. All dictionaries published
since 1890 include this word being good any
other
When advertiser mentioned the emolience of some
thing the proofreader objected that the word emol
Hence not in the dictionary, it should not be used
That objector showed himself careful man, and he
did what many other careful men would do but his
action suggests the pertinent question, Which
FIRST the egg the chicken? If we may not word
that not in the dictionary how could the dictionary
be made? Since is record of words that in use,
they must be used before the record is made therefore
the objection is not adequate. We do not keep suf-
hcienty in mind the prime function of dictionaries.
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New would never be needed if language did not
progress Language progressive, and of the regular
steps its progress of its elements shown
in such word emolienee No dictionary has ever in
cluded all the good words of the language though of
them assert such intention They simply cannot do it.
NOTHING could be more fallacious than the common
notion that whatever the dictionary says is right.
Everyone of them contains much that is not right.
Worcester for instance had word phdntomndtion de-
fined as meaning illusion which was copied from the
cranky work of named Jodrell, who presented
word every twoword phrase not, according to his
idea, in regular grammatical construction. He had
made the word from Popes line @The phantom nations
of the Dead and credited to Pope His obsession led
to many other ridiculous perversions of language. The
mentioned repeated in each work printed before
1890, when it was dropped.
Dictionaries in respect much like directories.
Their items be garnered one by one and the in
formation given comes from many sources. The labor
of gathering ceased long ago for the body of the Ian
guage but that originally had to be cleaned word
by word. For each publication however at least
many words added the early works contained
altogether. And the finding and selection of the
words is only beginning. Defining them is the task
of MANY nen-hundreds on the latest work, and
about fifty the just preceding, the difference
being attributable to different methods of dividing the
work.
Samuel Johnson really the author of his diction-
airy, and his assistants mere amanuenses. Noah
Webster likewise actually the author of his work
first published With him dictionary authorship ceased,
and each later work has been written by many special
and general writer's and collaed by editors under d
recton Of chief editor Nobody knows better than the
editors that they avoid the printing Of many
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BY F. HORACE TEALL

errors including very bad ones. One of the most
falible editors who often told that he cried
when he six years old because there
the dictionary
one of the most remarkable phenomena of human
experience may be typifed by the common lack of
commonsense in using the dictionary. Everybody has
to consult it occasionally and almost everybody mis-
reads it fails to read enough get the needed nfo
nation. A striking instance of this shown in
recent press review, which said that in a certain die
tionary 1simpIfed spelngs" were PREFERRED while in
fact they were only mentioned as being proposed and
the preferred spelling was in general the same that
of other works This review also said that pronuncia
tons had been submitted to committee and that this
committees vote determined the choice for the book
The truth is that these persons marked their personal
choice for each of selected list of words and these pref
erences recorded such personal choice in the
back part of the book the pronuncatons given through
out the work having been previously determined indie
pendenty The reviewer read the preface hastily
By far the commonest shortening in this respect is
absolute neglect of the Introductory matter.
little care in criticzing is particularlycomendabe
especially to guard against citing authority part of
statement which whole has an opposite effect
Liability to such enhanced by the divisions in
definition often involving of necessity hairsplitting
nicely that would bes ntolerable elsewhere. Another
of danger to the hasty critic is found in the fact
that photographers leave little selfevident matters
unstated and readers grasp only what is literally
expressed Such the of somebody's assertion
that it not admissible speak of the foot of street.
not perceivng that such of foot the same as in
foot of class, etc 1t might well be called wrong
to speak of grinding handorgan because Websters In
ternatona Dictionary had no definition of grind that
provided for such use.
On seeing parenesis in print the of the
mark to the editor that Websters dction-
airy defined parenthesis meaning the words ncosed
and he did doubt that other dictionaries were like
Websters But Webster and all others give also the
definition he missed His criticism proved nothing ex-
cept his ignorance The dictionary is worse than use
less to who does not read enough when looking
definition, either to be assured that the right is
found to know that it is not there
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-02
NEW ASSISTANT SECRETARY.

Guy P. Bittle has resigned his posi-
ton as cashier at the International G.
Great Northern depot and has accept
ed the position as assistant city secre-
tary, which was made vacant by c. H.
Lewis moving from Bryan. Mr.. Bittle
is a we'll known citizens and capable
OF attending to the duties of his new
position. His many friends are glad
to hear of his accepting the position.
He is succeeded as cashier at the In.
ternational e Great Northern depot
by A. S. Weatherford OF Palestine, who
was formerly ticket agent in that city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-02
PARLOR

fering a play abundant in fun, together
with a big special vaudeville bill, this
is the most pretentious attraction that
has ever been here.
New songs, new costumes and a per
fectly drilled chorus OF pretty young
ladies are among the prominent fea.
lures of the show. Special scenery
and a host of attractive electrical eff
fects are used, and those who appre'
ciate a real good musical tumble OF
song and fun will have a splendid
chance to see one of the best on the
road on this occasion.
Popular prices, 25c, S5c and soc.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-02
THOMAS JEFFERSON.

Thomas Jefferson, the third Presi-
dent of the United States, was born
April 2, 1743, of Welsh parentage, at
Shadwell, Va. He studied and took
up the practice of law, graduating
from William and Mary College in
1862. In 1872 he married, and six
children were born to him during the
ten years in which his wife lived. He
was living at Monticello, Va, when
elected by the Republican party to the
Presidency of the United States. He
was inaugurated March 4. 1901, and
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-02
DAN RUSSELL.

When the Matinee Girl Musical
Comedy Company will appear at the
Colonial Theatre, April 8, 10 and IL,
Saturday matinee, with a big bunch
of fun makers, including those clever
comedians, Russell and Clifford, Of
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-02
INDIES DRESSES.

Crepes in assorted colors for early
spring wear, blouse waists. hustle
skirts, $3.50 to $3.50.
Something nicer in crepes and
voiles, white and assorted colors. for
dressy wear, $1,000 to $500.
Crepe de chimes and silk poplins, In
new blues, wistaria. amber. tango. etc.,
made up in the new hustle effect.
$500 to $500.
WEBB BROS.
Ladies' Ready-to.Wear Department.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-02
A NEW DRY GOODS STORE.

After Incorporating for $4,000, all
cash paid In, and moving into the pref
test and most modern building in
Bryan, Hensarling's allotted $4,000
for spanking, brand new stock OF
dry goods and shoes.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-02

served two terms, or until March 8,
1909. He died on July 4, 1926, aged
SO, of chronic diarrhoea, and is buried
at Monticello, Va, where he had gone
to live on the expiration of his term.
He was a member of the Liberal
Church.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-02
som ETHING NEW.

Owing to the fact that they have
been receiving so many phone orders
for lemonade glasses. lamp chimneys,
tumblers, cake turner's, egg beaters.
granite crockery and tinware. Hensar-
ling's have been compelled to put in
a complete kitchen department.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-02
LADIES' COAT SUITS.
Just Received.

Ratine and linen coat suits, new
models, short coats and peplum skirts
lavendar. tango, blue, etc., $1,000 ant
-s12.50.
Wolfe and crepe de chine waists
trimmed In laces; prices $3.50 to $3.50
WEBB BROS.
Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Department.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-04-02
LADIES'.

We know we have the prettiest
store in Bryan; 100000 worth OF new
goods. We want to show you this store
Come in. HENSARLING'S.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-06-05

We have teen fortunate in making
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Farmer and Breeder and Mankato Free
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May 22-2s Junes &
Citation for Hearing on Final Ac.
count and for Distribution.
STATE OF MINNESOTA. County OF
Blue Earth. in Probate Court:
In the Matter Of the Estate of Is
rael Peterson, Decedent. o.. 81
The State of Minnesota to All
Persons Interested In the Above En-
titled Matter: Whereas George f.
Peterson has filed In this court his
final account OF his administration of
the estate OF the above named de-
cedent, together with his petition.
praying for the adjustment and
allowance of said final account
and for distribution OF the
residue Of said estate to the
persons thereunto entitled: II is
Ordered. that said petition be heard.
and that all persons interested in
said matter be. and appear before
this court on the 18th day of June.
1914, at ten o'clock a. m, at the
Probate Court rooms In the Court
House, at Mankato, in said County.
and then and there. or as soon
thereafter as said matter can be
heard. show cause. II any they have,
why said petition should not be
granted; and that this, citation be
served by the publication thereof
In The Mankato Free Press accord
Ing to law.
Witness the Honorable Evan
Hughes. Judge of said Court. and
the seal OF said Court. this 18th
day OF May, 1914.
tseaiJ EVAN HUGHES.
Judge.
@. l.. Benedict.
tttnrnaw for nrtffforar
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DEFENDANTS.
NOTICE OF LIS PenpEns.

Notice is hereby given that an
action has been commenced In this
court by the above named plaintiffs
against the above named. defendants
for the purpose OF securing a parti-
tion Of the premises hereinafter de-
scribed. The premises affected by
said action are situated In the
County Of Blue Earth and State of
Minnesota and described as follows.
to-wit: #
The East half Of the northwest
quarter tEIs of NwllD OF Section
twelve t12) township. one hundred
seven 900 north of range twenty
six west.
Dated this 18th day of December,
A. ID. 1913.
BENJAMIN TAYLOR.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Mankato, Minnesota.
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May 22-2s June5 $50
Order Limiting limo to File Claims,
and for Hearing Thereon

May 22-29 June5 81
Order Limiting Time to File Claims,
and for Hearing Thereon.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, In Probate Court:
In the Matter Of the Estate of Au.
gusta Johnson. Decedent.
Letters OF Administration on said
estate this day having been, granted
to Allan V. Johnson. It is Ordered
that the time within which all cred
itors OF the above named decedent
may present claims against her 'es-
tate In this court, be, and the same
hereby Is. limited TO six months from
and after the date hereof; and that
the 14th day of November. 1914 at
ten o'clock a. m. In the Probate
Court rooms at the Court House at
Mankato, in. said County, be, and the
same hereby Is, fixed and appointed
as the time and place for bearing
upon the examination, adjustment
and. allowance Of such claims as shall
be presented within the time afore,
said. 49,
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order In The
Mapkato Free Press as provided by
law. o..
Dated May l3, 1914. -
probate Seai) SD ..
EVAN HUGHES,
Judge Of Probate
BENJAMIN Taylor,
Attorney.
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From fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Abducting q girl Of sixteen
from her home and keeping her
away from her parents for sew
eral months, while she became
the mother OF his child, is the
startling charge against Oscar
osmundson. also known as Oscar
Eastman, young farmer OF
Lura township, Faribault county.
Amanda osmundson. the girl. is,
D niece OF the defendant.
Osmnndson was arraigned be-
fore Judge Comstock in themuni-
cipal court this afternoon. waived
examination and was held to
await the action of the district.
court. His bond was fixed in the
sum Oh $4,000. He managed TO
furnish cash ball to the amount
Of $500, and Mark osmundson.
his brother, q farmer OF Delavan,
Faribault county. signed bond as
surety for the rest. AT q late
hour this afternoon, C. J. Lau-
risch. attorney for the defendant,
was engaged in getting another
bondsman living at Mapleton. J.
w. Sch1nitt, county attorney.
represented the state.
Were. IN 81. Paul is Charge.
According to the story told by
0smund Osmundson, father OF
the girl. the defendant took the
girl some months ago TO. the Res
cue Home OF the Salvation Army
~ st. Paul and later to. the st.
: Paul city hospital. where. late in
January, her child was born. The
child Is nov at the Rescue home.
The father says he knew nothing
about the whereabouts Of the girl
after her, disappearance though
the defendant, who farmed near
by, knew the whole thing. but
said nothing. The father hired
detectives TO look up the girl
and they finally located her in
st. Paul. Then It was that the
whole story of the abduction OF
the girl and the birth Of the
child was brought TO light. The
girl is now In her fathers care.
She was at the court session this
Afternoon ready 10 give her hast
timonysis Necessary.
- TIE defendant was arrested
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Airs. William Jardine was a busi-
ness visitor In Mankato Wednesday.
About twenty young people paid.
a surprise visit to Miss Hazel Davis:
en- Tuesday evening. Nice refresh
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From sFridsy's Dairy.

From fridays Dairy.
worthington. MINI. May ga
meeting OF the commissioners OF
seven adjoining counties was held
here yesterday to consider the mat,
ter Of erecting a joint tuberculosis
.sanatoriun. II is hoped that eight
counties win unite IN putting up a
building Rock. Mobiles. Jackson, Cot.
.tonwood, Murray. Plpestone. Lincoln
and Lyon counties. All were repre-
scented except Lincoln, and the county
commissioners who were present
we're unanimously IN favor of build
ing. No definite action was taken.
however, and II was decided to hold
another meeting At Pipestone on
June II. At the meeting yesterday.
wofthington and slayton were spoken
OF Ifayorably as locations.