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A CORNER IN ANCESTORS
BY FRANCES COwLEs.

IN lS2S Little is known Of him prior to
lboZ' when he was living in Marblehead. a.
Mass. William married three times and
had fourteen children.
The arms Of the Beal family are as
follows: Sable, a chevron between three
wolves heads erased, or, as many
cinquefoils OF the field. The crest is a
demi wolf rampant, holding spearbead d
tasseled in pale, proper.
To Ia NJ. C., who asks for informa-
ton about the Cochran family. This
correspondent mentions the tradition in
the family that the name was Cochran,
not CochraEe, the former being Protes-
tant and the latter Catholic" The cor
respondent asks for Identification Of a
coat-of-arms consisting Of shield with
cheVron and three lions heads, sur
mounted by another lions head. The
motto is ''Virtute ct Lahore"
The coat-of-arms here described seems
to be substantially that OF the Earl of
Dundonald, who, by the way, spells his
name Cochrane. This coat-of-arms is
described as follows: Argent a chevron
gules between three boars' heads erased
azure. Crest: A horse passant argent
Supporters, two greyhounds argent COL
Jared, leashed gules. Motto: VIRTUE ct
lahore" It Is from the Earl Of Dun
donald that q prominent American fam
ily was established IN this country by
two brothers, Thomas and John. Thomas
was born at Coleraine, Ireland. The fam
ily was originally Scotch but they had
settled in Ireland in the time of James
to escape from their enemies. Thomas
had a son born in this country, who set
tied in Springville, N. Y. He married
Catherine Gallups, whose grandmother
was q cousin of BENJAMIN Franklin.
They had nine children. from whom
many Of the name are now descended.
Another first settler Of the name was
John Cochran, who was born in Scot
land and lived in Pembroke. N. II.
In 1751 he married Mary Hurd and
after her death he married Margaret
Owens, by whom he had several chill
dren. A third first settler of the name
was Tunis Cochran, who was born in
the north of ireland. He came to this
country, where he served in the Revolu-
ton. He married Harriet Green and died
at his home in Midway. Mass. His son,
Tunis, lived in Coxseckie and their de-
scendants are now numerous
To ]. Z. G., who asks for information
about the Glenn family.
The coat-of-arms Of the Glenn family
is described thus: Ermine three mascleI
in fosse sable. Crest, out of a ducal
coronet a hand holding a swans head
erased proper. The name Is also spelled
Glen and Glene in England and Scotland
though in this country the spelling seems
the name In this country was a Scotch
man named James Glenn, who is 1906
had grant Of land at East Hollywood.
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county Down, Ireland. He settled IN Baltl-
more, Nd, and one OF the family. James
Glenn, was a noncommissloned otncer
In the war of 1872 and a defender OF
Maryland in that war. He has descend
ants in Pennsylvania Maryland and
other States. I have been unable to get
any data on the Harvin family. should
be glad to hear from any readers who
can throw light on the subject
To w A. NJ. who asks for information
about the Patton family in this country.
Robert Patton, the first settler Of the
name Of Patton In the South. was born
in Scotland and settling in Virginia be-
came a wealthy citizen Of Fredericks-
burg He. married Anne Mercer and had
, four sons. one OF whom, John Mercer
Patton, was born in 1795 and was grad
uated from Princeton College. He was
member of the United States Congress.
By his wife. Margaret Williams, he had
son. Isaac Patton, Of New Orleans,
VINO served valiantly in the Confederate
army. A James Patton who was born In
Baltimore, Md, in 1871 may have been
OF the same connection. though there are
no data to prove It. When he was q
| child his parents moved to Virginia
There he married Polly Husband. Later
they removed TO Sangamon County, III,
where many OF their descendants are
still living.
The Patton family, OF Kentucky, traces
its descent to a James Patton, Of Ire
land. q shIpbuilder and shipowner, whose
extensive fortune was gained as a pri-
vateer OF the Spanish Main His father
in-law was Benjamin Burden. who re-
ceived a grant of 10000 acres OF land in
Virginia With Burden. James Patton
came over to this country in 174o Both
in Virginia and Kentucky are members
Of this connection to be found.
The coat Of arms Of the Patton family,
of Kinaldy, Scotland. is as follows:
Azure a sword in pale argent, hilt and
pommel between three .crescents Of the
second. Crest, a sparrowhawk perching
proper. Motto: Virtue laudando." An
other British Patton family has this
coat of arms: Per pale gules and argent,
three crescents counterbalanced. Crest on
a rock a swan close, proper.
To W. P. D., who asks for informa-
ton about the Diggs family.
The Diggs family, of Virginia, Is allied
with one OF the most illustrious families
of old England, and although there has
been little satisfactory compilation of
the Diggs data in this country, there Is
abundance OF interesting material about
the family in England. There was an
Aderamus Digges, a Judge under King
Edward II Of England. and from him
were descended the family Of the name
seated in Kent County. A Leonard
Digges, Of this family, who died in 1571.
was very able mathematician. He mar
ried Bridget Wilford and had a son,
Thomas Digges, who was even more cell
ebrated as q mathematician. He had a
son. Thomas, born In 1885, who married
Agnes daughter of Sir warham st.
Leger. and they had two sons. Sir Dud-
ley Digges and Leonard Digges Leonard
was famous mathematician, and Sir
Dudley Q52-1sS9 wss master Of the
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Civic Only VIII Occupy the Attention and Interest Members
Designed Aid the Destitute Throughout the World
VIII Play Important Part in the Activities This Winter.

has done splendid work in history and
literature. It Is well known for its cul-
tured membership. President, Miss Alice
N. Sawyer; corresponding secretary. Mrs.
G. H. Powell; director, Mrs. A. F. Has
san.
The Excelsior Literary Club is one Of
the largest literary organizations in the
District. The president. Mrs. ]. Edison
Briggs. is well known as a writer. Other
oficers are: Corresponding secretary,
Mrs. L. Warner; director, Mrs. Annie L.
Briggs.
The Graduate Nurses Association Is
doing a systematic work in a social and
business way. President Miss Estelle
Wheeler; corresponding secretary. Miss
Zaidee Kibler; director. Miss Lille
Kanely.
Seasons Work Outlined.
The Housekeepers' Alliance has an
nounced an outline OF work for the COM
ing season that Is full Of interest Mrs.
Harvey Wiley, president; Mrs Paul
Dunbar, corresponding secretary; Miss
Ellen Marshall Rugg. director.
The Legion of Loyal Women holds
social meetings for the advancement OF
society. This organization, which was
formed in 1892. Il doing q definite work
in the aid OF soldiers widows and the
living veterans Of the civil war. Presi-
dent, Mrs. Ada Weiss; corresponding sec
retary, Mrs. Della Terham.
The National Library for the Blind,
whose president, Mrs. Ernest W. Rob
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federation work some time during the
winter.
Prominent women who visit Washing
ton during the season will be given in
formal Monday ''at homes at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Logan. 125S Irving street
northwest, when the hostess will be as
sisted by officers Of the federation.
The Saturday meetings at the Public
Library will be open for all women OF
Washington. Many OF the most promi-
nent men and women Of the country will
address the audiences.
Address by Mr. PrneEer.
The first Saturday morning meeting
will be devoted to the discussion Of the
parcel-post system and its advantages
Postmaster Praeger will address the
meeting on House to Home" and will
answer all questions on the parcel post
Another postoffice official Will also speak,
and there will be an interesting exhibit
Of the parcel-post method.
The entire month Of November will be
devoted by Washington clubs to the
household. At the second meeting Super
intendent Sherman, OF Weights, Meas
Ures, and Markets OF the District, will
give the members and visitors pointers
on good marketing methods, and the
third Saturday meeting VIII be in charge
of the Housekeepers' Alliance and de-
voted to an open forum for the exchange
Of recipes and talks on practical house
keeping experiences. The fourth Satur-
day will be under the direction Of the
Mothers Congress, with Mrs. Giles
Rafter presiding. and will be one Of the
most interesting OF the home interest
group.
December will be devoted to Woman
in Politics" Miss Janet Richards. lee
turer on current topics. will give an in
toresting talk on the place woman occu-
pies in the politics of the country, and
several other well-known lecturers viii
give the subject thorough discussion.
The month of January will be devoted
to art and literature in the Saturday lee
ture course and during February current
topics will be presented TO the club
women by various legislators and public
speakers.
SubectSJ for Other Months.
The philanthropic, charitable and re-
ligious organizations Of Washington will
be discussed during the March meeting
and in April lectures on the museums.
Libraries and ar galleries OF Washington
will be given by authorities on the sub
jects.
The committees, large enough to be
subdivided by the chairman, have been
appointed by Mrs. Logan and VIII be
called soon to organize and outline plans
for the seasons work during the next
two months, either at the home OF the
president or chairman.
The committee officers: Art, Mrs. Ap-
pleton P. Clark, chairman; Mrs Augusta
Knight, vice chairman; child welfare,
Mrs. T. F. Rorke, chairman; Mrs Louis
Earil, vice chairman; civics, Mrs Charles
P. Grandfeld. chairman: Mrs. Charles
Hancock, vice chairman; club extension,
Mrs. Howard B. Clark; comic supple
ment Mrs. Edith Ringman Kern, chair
man: conservation, Mrs. Lydia Adams
Williams, chairman; -Lrs. Maurius Camp
bell, vice chairman; birds. Mrs. Frances
NJ. Gregory, chairman; Mrs. William H
Seaman, vice chairman; forests, Mrs.
Addie W. Foster, chairman; fuel. Mrs. o.
T. Thompson. chairman; soils, Mrs.
Sarah W. Holhaupter, chairman; water
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four sons. The eldest of these, Thomas,
married a daughter OF Sir Maurice Abb
bot, and their son was Maurice Digges.
who was made a baronet. Another of
the sons OF Sir Dudley Digges was Dud-
ley That is as far as the British rec
ords 20. According to the Virginia rec
ords, another son. Edward Diggs, was a
son OF Sir Dudley Digs. He was born
in 1921, having received thorough edu-
cation in England: came 10 Virginia in
1850 His father, Sir Dudley, among his
many interests, was one OF the most ac-
tive members OF the London Company,
and It was but natural that a younger
man should have come out to the new
colonies From this Edward Diggs the
Virginia family OF the name is descend
ed. The family home was Warwick
County, Va. and the name in this coun-
try is usually spelled without an e.
The coat of arms Of the English fam
fly to which the Virginia family has q
fair claim Is as follows: Gules on a
cross argent. FIVE eagles desplayant, sa-
BILE armed Of the field. Crest, first an
eagles leg couped from the thigh. sable
three ostrich feathers argent, second an
eagles head sable.
To a correspondent who asks for in
formation about the wadswcrth family:
The first settlers Of the name Of wads-
worth in America were Thomas and
Christopher. Christopher wadsworth
came in the Lion" from England in
l62 and landing at Boston, Mass. set
tied in Duxbury. where he died in 1911.
He married Grace Cole and they had a
son, Samuel, who was killed in the Indian
wars. His sons were Christopher. one
OF the early presidents Of Harvard Col
lege, and EbeneZer. From these two men
q great number OF the family OF Wads-
worth in this country are descended.
The coat of arms Of the wadsworth
family is as follows: Gules three feurs
de lis stalked and slipped argent The
crest is as follows: On a globe Of the
world, winged proper. an eagle rising
proper.
To a correspondent who asks for the
Mcpherson coat Of arms:
Tho McPhersons. who are one OF the
most illustrious Of the ancient Celtic
families bear the following coat of arms:
Per fesse. or and asure. a lymphad. with
her sails trussed up and oars In action
Of the first, In the dexter chief point a
hand couped grasping a dagger, the
noInt upward gules. in the sinister chief
. cross crosslet fftchee Of the last. The
hand and dagger was given to the Nc
Pbersons for killing the last of the Crem-
nnings at Badenoch and the cross cross
LET commentaries the fact that one OF
the early McPhersons went on a Pill
Rrinage to the Holy Land. The crest
is a cat seJant proper. The motto Is
Ma boan don chun gun lampainn,' %
which Is the Celtic way OF saying:
Touch not the cat but the glove" The
supporters of the coat OF arms are two
hIghlandmen with steel helmets on their
heads, thighs bare, their shirts tied be-
tween them and targets on their arms
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american Penwonen Entertain aG
oHoteI Raleigh.

The League Of American Penwomen
held the first Of the mid-month meetings
OF the season at the Hotel Raleigh We'd
nesday evening. October d The OaA
room was well filled with the memberS
and their guests.
An informal reception was followed BY
most delightful program. Mrs.. Bertha
Lincoln Heustis presided in the absence
OF the president. Mrs Claxton-
Miss Harriet Harding. soprano, sang.
Ca) Fairy Pipers:" o. The World IN
June" Miss Stella Thomas accompanied
Miss Harding.
Mr. Herman Levy. violinist- accom-
panied by Mrs. T. A whitworth. gave
Handers Sonata in A." arranged BY
David.
Mr. Joseph P. Amin delighted thS au-
dience with his clever talk about his per
scnal experiences as a war eorrespon-
dent. and the early days OF the occupa-
ton OF Vera Cruz by the United States.
Miss Harding sang The Flag Without
a Stain" and as an encore gave 20, Ny
America" by Mrs. Melvin. a member OF
the league.
Mr.. Levy played Beethoven's Largo
from the violin concerto Opus 81 Th4
program closed with the reading OF the
circular letter or appeal for clean and
reliable journalism prepared by Miss
Mary D. Carter, chairman OF the sub
committee working on the Works bill.
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Events of D. A. R. Chapters.

The first meeting Of the season OF Mar
tha Washington Chapter. N. 8. D. A R.,
was held Tuesday evening at the resi-
dence OF the regent Mrs. Clarence E.
Curtis. By request OF Mrs. Story, presi-
dent general, the chaplain, Mrs. Mfllsaps,
offered a prayer for peace OF the warning
European nations. Considerable business
Of Importance was transacted. commit
tees appointed and plans for the coming
winter discussed.
The meeting was a large and enthu-
siastic one, and among these present
were Miss Bennie Nabers. wearing her
chapter ex-regent's pin. presented to her
by her friends in the chapter as a small
token Of their esteem for the faithful
and impartial manner In which she per-
formed the duties OF regent for the past
two years. This is the first ex-regent's
pin to be worn by an ex-regent in the
District
After the meeting those present were
entertained by Mrs. Blanche Tyler
Beaton at the piano and songs by the
young ladies' Light refreshments were
served.
Sara Franklin Chaper. D. A. R.. opened
its fall season last Monday when a
large number Of its members gathered
at the home Of Mrs. r. z. Volland. Mrs
James f. Mulcare. the regent. presided
The feature OF the meeting was an ad-
dress by Mrs Greenwalt, State regent,
Of the District OF Columbia, who gave
the chapter a very enthusiastic descrip-
ton Of the condition OF the work in this
Jurisdiction. Mrs. Harrison. the chapter
historian, read a paper giving a very
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holds most interesting and instructive
literary meetings at the homes Of MEM
bers, followed by social hours Presi-
dent. Mrs. Charles Glass: corresponding
secretary, Mrs. z. H Pitcher; director,
Mrs. George Wheeler.
The Pro-Re-Nata, organized in 1850 IN
systematically organized for the general
advancement and assistance Of women.
President, Mrs Lucia E Blount; cor
responding secretary, Mrs Sarah C.
Guss; director. Mrs. Esther Noble.
The Women's League Of the National
Junior Republic Is identified with the
practical work to help boys OF the Dis
trict. President, Mrs. Mary s. Lock-
wood: corresponding secretary, Miss
Lesley Jackson; director. Miss Grace NJ.
Pierce.
The Women's National Press Associa-
ton, the oldest organization OF its kind.
having been organized here in 1SS2, re-
quires a high degree OF literary ability
for membership. President, Mrs. Lillian
Pike Roome: corresponding secretary.
Miss Grace NJ. Pierce; director, Miss
Ruth NJ. Pealer.
Identified with National Issues.
The women's National Rivers and Har-
bors Congress, the Washington section
OF the national body, is closely Identified
with all national issues. President. Mrs.
ASSOhdEN IL GOAAC0PSANAA6 oSS
retary. Mrs. Arthur Johnson. and direc-
tor. Mrs Annie l. Pierce.
The Congenial Club, a recent number
OF the federation, Is composed Of women
who hold literary discussions and con-
tribute needle work for the support OF
the Bruen Home. President, Mrs. Ed
win Dye, and director. Mrs. Melville
Lindsay.
The NordhofT Guild is an organization
of women who furnish linen to the HON.
eopathic Hospital. and who also con-
tribute each year to the same institu-
ton President. Mrs. Mary E. Stetson.
and director. Mrs. Gale Allen.
The Crittenden Home Mission, with
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett the guiding
hand and mother heart, as president, is
doing a wonderful work In the relief of
distressed women. Mrs. Robinson is the
director for the federation.
The Single Tax Club is one OF the
most executive and thoughtful bodies of
women. which has deeply at heart the
interests OF state and people. 1t holds
open meetings at the Public Library as
well as regular meetings at private
homes. Mrs. Jessie Lane, president, and
Mrs. Lucy S. Swanton, director.
The Lincoln Post Auxiliary Is a pa
triot1c organization. Mrs. Winnie Ream
Hoxie. president. This organization is
recognized throughout the country for
its work among destitute widows and
orphans.
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tCoUnEht, lHLl

There were two English pioneers by
the name of Beal or Beale in this coun-
try from whom practically all the Amer
Jeans Of the name are descended. One
Of these was John Beale, who came from
bingham, County Norfolk. England. He
came to this country in the old ship Dill
igent. and srrIved In Boston in 1898 In
the old records he is described as q
shoemaker" who with his wife and
I'VE sons and three daughters and two
servants, came from bingham and set
tied in new bingham" The names OF
the children who came with their par
ents are: Martin. Mary, Sarah. John,
Nathaniel, jeremiah, Joshua and Caleb.
Two others were born In this country.
Rebecca and Jacob.
All these children but Rebecca mar
ried, and so the bingham family in
American became numerous within a gen.
Grafton. The other first settler Of the
name was William Beal, who was born
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SHOULD HAVE CLEANUP DAY. "

Washington should have a cleanup
day IN the fall. according to Fire Mar
shall P. W. Nicholson. October Of each
year is known as fire protection or clean
up day in many of the States. and the
marshal would like to see Washington
fall in line with this idea
At this season the marshal says, all
furnaces in big buildings should be In
spected and the law relating to the ae-
cumulation OF rubbish and other infiam-
mable material should be rigidly en-
forced. Furnaces in dwellings should be
INSPECTED also before the winter begins.
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erts, was president Of the Congressional
Club, is doing notable work for the blind
OF the District. The other officers in
clude Miss Ella l. Dorsey. corresponding
secretary. and Miss Eta Gifin, director.
The Sunshine and Community Society,
which has taken brightnesS into
thousands Of Washington homes, has
arranged its committees for the COM
ing year for a very definite work in the
alienation OF suffering and the dlssem-
ination OF brightness. President, Mrs.
Ella S. Knight; corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Dorsey, and director. Mrs. George
L. Peckham.
The Twentieth Century Club, one Of
the largest and best known clubs in the
District. meets In All Souls Church the
first Thursday OF every month. while the
departments OF study meet during the
week at the homes Of chairmen. Mrs.
Thomas W. Sidwell, president: Mrs. Ed
ward B. Clark, corresponding secretary.
and DR.. Ludlow. director.
The Washington Alliance OF Jewish
Women is a philanthropic order OF
women which extends a helping hand
wherever needed. President. Mrs.
Adolph Kahn; corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Joseph Goldenberg, and director,
Mrs. James Lansburg.
Extends Helping Hand.
The women's Bindery Union is one
Of the most interesting organizations Of
women in the Capital The work OF
the union in the care OF its members,
its social life and open meetings have
proclaimed It one OF the most progress
sive organizations OF the District Pres
ident, Miss Laura J. Graddick; CORES
ponding secretary. Mrs. Flora C. Plumb:
director. Miss Kate " Smoot
The Women's Clinic, a recent member
Of the federated body, does splendid
work. President, Mrs. Emily Lee Ragan;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. z.
Burleigh; director. DR.. Ida J. Heiberger.
The Philo-Classics, organized in 1895,
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Blood Remedy
SuStainS World
Myriads Have Learned of Its Re
markable Curative Value.

From the very fact that s. 8. g., ne
famous blood purifier Is a natural medi-
cine, It il opposed BY those who can not
give up mercury and other dangerous
drugs Habit Is . strange master. Az
hicted people use mercury with q blind
force Of habit Not warned By the rheu-
natism they see all around them, IN
mindful OF the locomotor Ataxia, paraly-
SIS and other dreaded results Of mineral
poisoning, they cling to the fast disap-
pearing treatment 50 surely and positive
ly being replaced BY s. s. s., wherever
the light strikes In. g. s. s. Is fast BE-
coming the worlds panacea for all blood
troubles because II Is welcome to a weak
stomach, is taken naturally into the
blood, Is q wave Of purifying influence
known by its remarkable curative results,
and Is the standby Of a host Of people.
II goes into the blood and remains a strong
medicinal Influence to the end and this
without any other effect than that Of Q
purely cleansing property.
1t Is the most universally recon-
mended blood remedy known, and has
sustained its reputation for half . CEN
tury. Its ingredients are Natures defD
mite antldotes for germs that create
worst af1ictions- Get q bottle today
any druggist. Refuse all substitutes
Write the medical department, The SWift
Specific Co., 81 Swift Bldg, Atlanta, Ca,
for free advice on blood troubles, and how
to overcome them. This department n one
Of the finest helps to men to Be found
anywhere, and It Is entirely Tree.
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Collegiate Club Install. Officers.

The installation Of officers Of the Col
legiate club for the fall term will take
place at their clubhouse, 1901 Eleventh
street northwest this Sunday evening.
October 3. at o'clock.
The following officers were elected at
the regular semi-annual meeting Of the
club, October IL: President David
Wiener; vice president. alex Spiegel-
blatt; treasurer. Edward II. Schwartz:
recording secretary. Louis Ellenbogen:
financial secretary, Samuel Coopersmith; /;
keeper OF the seal. Myer ]. Hirshman:
admission committee, Louis Yurow and
David Pearlman: council. William Has
enfratz and Joseph Bader.
Members and friends OF the organiza-
ton are cordially invited to attend.