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Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24

at the meeting, and viii pronounce the
address OF welcome before the beginning
OF the program. which. IN addition 20 the
address by Mr.. Jefferls. will consist Of
songs, recitations and dances.
Those who win take part in the pro-
gram are: Mrs. H. w. Fit, Mrs. J. Nc
Taggart, Lynn Sackett. w. e. Shafer.
Miss Matte Britton and Billy" Law
renee. with Edward DeSrer Challoner as
accompanist, and George McDougall on
the pipes. Music for the dancers will
be furnished by LANNON'S orchestra, and
the entire company will sing. Aud
Lang Syne.'
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24
SCOTS HONOR ROBERT BURNS
Omaha Colony Will Give Concert
and Ball on 15eth Anniversary Of
Birth of Scot Poet.
A. W. JEFFERIs WILL SPEAK

Monday night is the one Hundred and
nfty-sixth anniversary OF the birth of
Robert Burns, and as such il will have
fitting Observance by the loyal members
OF the Omaha Scots colony. The cele-
bration will be the twenty-sixth annual
concert and ball under the auspices OF
Clan Gordon. Order Of Scottish Clans.
which is enough Of a guaranty for its
quality.
A. W. Jefferis is to be the orator Of
the evening, and win deliver a tribute
TO the immortal memory" OF Burns.
Chief Kenneth Finlayson will preside
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24
Muslcai Notes.

Mics Avilda Moore. pupil Of Mr.. w n,
Graham. was recently heard IN song re.
cital AZ Orchard. Nek,
Mas Ruth Ganson has moved heF
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24
Prospective Piano Purchasers

should not fail TO take advantage of
Schneider & Muellers Great Remodel
ing sale--You can save 500 to $500
sn the purchase of New High Grade
Piano or Player Plano.
Free Pianola and victrola Concert
every Friday afternoon from to
o'clock. The public is cordially invited.
scHMoLLER MUELLER PLANO CO.
1s11-1313 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24

Alb. can fancy Sweet sugar Corr.
Wax, String. Green or Lima Peans,
LOT ...-. ..-s. = 2 80. 49, SOC
3-lb. can Hominy. Golden Pumpkin,
Baked Beans OF Sauer kraut sso
MacLarens' Peanut Butter. lh., lalsc
The best Tea Siftings. H. ..... lave
Golden santos Coffee.-lb. 49, 2oe
The BUttsr. Egg and Cheese Market
for the People Of Omaha
bulk. per 10. ............... 53c
The best strictly fresh Eggs. doz. .s8o
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24
.sSeS
KS MVSIC &

Is much more Joy In getting ont OF II"
Then the Aforesaid average student will
take a nickel and spend an hour or more
OF his valuable time at the movies. Some
other day perhaps ne may wake up and
wonder why no Is "a descendent instead
OF an ancestor" as Disraell said In the
play of that name.
Sigmund Landsberg was again chosen
as examiner OF music In the lincoln High
school. where some twenty-five students
are Rvailing themselves OF the privilege
OF credits for music In their high school
course, providing they can show that
their work warrants IT, Mr. Landsberg
went to Lincoln last week to conduct the
midterm examinations. He speaks en-
Enthusiastically of the work being done In
our wide-awake and more progressive. sis
ter city, where the value Of music as an
art, science and intensive study is recog-
hissd.
Nine. Alma Giuck. soprano. ana Mr..
Efrem zimhallst, violinist, who will be
heard In joint recital at the Brandels
theater tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
are even now assured of a rouslng well
como. and many parties have been ar
ranged from out-of-town. because this
VIII be their only appearance In Nebraska,
and Iowa will not have the honor at all.
Critical reports Of this combination in
eastern cities have called forth the most
lavish praise and refer to Alma Gluck'a
voice as the most beautiful Of all lyric
Sopranos OF Efrem zimbalist. who has
been In America hut short time. they
asy; "zimbaliHt made It clear enough
that no is richly endorsed, perhaps even
more 30 than any other violinist OF recent
years" Their program for Monday fol-
lows;
Concerto. A minor. .......,.,........ vivala,
Efrem zlnhallat.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24

4e size Grape Fruit. reg. loo, each. So
% size Grape Fruit, reg. 7lkc each.
wi b4ASt -ssss 20
The Vegetable MARKET for the PsopIe
OF Omaha.
The best Red River Early Ohio Pota-
toes, % lbs. TO peck. 1870. aOo
The best Wisconsin Cabbage. ID, lISo
Jersey Sweet Potatoes, 8 lbs. Zoe
Fancy Cape Cod Cranberrles, ct, 7lSc
Fresh Beets. Carrots. Turnips. Shall
lots or Radishes, bunch. 40
Fancy California cauliflower. n. re
Fancy Head Lettuce. head $50. IKE
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24

in America. which Is usually left I'M
touched by the greater grand opera or
carnations, have Joined forces for the
season in manner not to be heard off
the Metropolitan stage.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24

The best No. storage Eggs. dog. .2Bo
No. Country Creamery Butter. per
Fancy Dairy Table Butter. ID. .2Bc
? lbs. good Butterine for. $50
Highland navel orange sale Special.
The Orange OF Quality. Califor-
Mas Prida.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24

is now at So2 Rarbach building. wednes.
day and Saturday OF each week
Cora Schwartz, soprano, Mrs Verne w.
Miller. alto; Justin T. r. McCarl and
Edwin II. Gray bass, assisted chorus
n forty-five voices under the direction
u Dr. ]. T. Jones, IN the presentation
4 the oretorio Emmanuel" by Trow-
fridge, were heard At the First Congre-
gattohRl church, Council Bluffs, Thursday
evening, January a.
Miss Alice Virginia Davis, at her piano
recital Tuesday, February O. at the YOUNG
Womens Christian association audi
torium VIII play a Beethoven sonata a
Chopin group-compositlons by Liezt
Schunann, Paderewski Stajowslxi. '-The
GIT with the Flaxen Hair" Debussy, and
Tho Ruler OF the Spirits" by EricIg
Wolfgang Korngold, written when he
was but 49,
Miss Loretta Delione, well known in
musical circles In New York, has re-
turned to Omaha 70 make her home on
account OF the advanced age OF her
Iather; Miss Dellone plans to give a re-
cital mere soon. She has been harpist
with the Minneapolis Symphony orchee-
ira and with the Pittsburgh Symphony
orchestra, and had charge OF harm
classes at Manhattanville, n. Y, and
Aeolisn hall In Philadelphia,
plano recital will be given by pupils
OF MISS Helen Mackln in the Arlington
1iock on Thursday evening, January 81
ihose (taklng part are: Gwendolyn Aid
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24
Special Sale Prices for Monday Hdens Big Grocery Department

Large bottles Worcester Sauce pure
fsas @I sse i or SSstsrd sN sss
The best domestic MacRroni. Verni-
CELL or Spaghetti. pkg. 800. TIE
Advo Lell Tor dessert. nothing like u.
Der bee. -. ;...'..r.sr Frs,rs'RC
Grape Nuts, pkg. ..... .ioe
20-oz jar pure strained Honey. .2sc
S2-0z- BAR pure fruit Preserves. eoc
16-ox. jar pure fruit Preserves l5c
lib. pkg American Smoking Tobacco
Tan cans Alaska salmon. $500. 100
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24
Housekeeping Linens

Housekeeping Linens
ToweIs, Sheets and Cdses
rs Dozen Novelty Border Turk
ish Towels, full bleached, ex-
ira quality, absorbent, color
borders, blue. green or pink =
extra values each 29G
rs Pieces Fine Thread, Irish
Linen, Satin Finish Table Da-
mask, 70-inch width, new de-
signs; this quality, at the
yaru 81 sOO
with 22-inch Napkins to match,
I dozen ............ S3 100
$50 Dozen Extra Quality Sheets
81x90 size, heavy round
thread, made for extreme
hard service; soc goods, for,
eacn 00G
100 Dozen Pillow Cases; choose
from As or 42x36-inch sizes;
torn and hemmed, fine val
ues,. each, at 15G
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24

n Flour, nothing finer for bread.
pies on cakes, per sack. . ol.7S
10 bars Beat 'Em All Laundry Soap,
the soap OF quality. not Quautisy;
LennoNNRE Laundry Queen White
10 lbs. best White Or yellow cornmeai
Z IL. best, ROLLED white Breskf sss
I i6s. best hand picked Navy beans
for ............. - aao
9Th. cakes Baking Chocolate. e. .ise
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
GOV. cAPPER WILL PROBE
State Executive to Look Into Charges
of Fraud<in Kansas City, Kan,
Elections

Governor Capper and s. NJ Brews-
ter, attorney general, expect to be in
Kansas City, Kas-, the week of May
IL to hear what Henry thinner, cleo
ton commissioner, and the citizens of
that city have to say about election
frauds
We will extend a general invita-
ton to any citizen to tell US what he
sas City, Kas-," said the governor re-
Gently, on his return from Pittsburg.
Then there will be some specific
and quite mandatory invitations ex
tended in the form of summons to
certain persons to tell some of the
things they may not want to tell vol
UNFAIRLY. We have quite a list of folks
we want to hear from
For several years there has been
developed in Kansas City a pernicious
system and it is this system we in
tend to break up. A considerable num-
Der of men who started as workers
for political parties have built up or
CARNATIONS in certain sections by
which they go to candidates for office
and hold them up for funds for their
own personal benefit and for their
henchmen. It's nothing more than
buying votes in quantities. The sys-
tenn has grown so bad that the ward
heelers are able to sandbag any de-
cent citizen who tries to be honest in
political matters. The system is BIZ
partisan and the candidates of all par
ties and even non-partisan candidates
are treated alike.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
TRIED TO KILL ARD
Husband of Woman Slain Near
lola Mysteri0usIy Attacked
at Same Place.
WAS AMBUSHED BY ASSASSIN
While Returning From Visit With
Friend Shots Were Fired at Els
more Business Man.

Officers are investigating an at
tempt to kill Roy Ard, husband of
Viola Ard, who was slain by an assas-
sins bullet last November, which, ac-
cording to Ard, took place near mid
north of Elsmore Ard and Frank
Donaho, a friend, had spent the even
ing at the house of Mrs. Mary Tram
nell, about four miles north of town.
They started to return about IL
O'Clock, walking down the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas Railway tracks to-
ward Elsmore AS they passed over
a bridge spanning a small creek Ard
says someone concealed beneath the
bridge or near it fired at him, the bull
let narrowly missing him.
County Attorney Wallace H. Ander-
son, Sheriff Ed P. Dunfee and Under
Sheriff Ed P. Sutherland were sum-
moned by wire to Elsmore and an in
vestigation was started. The attack
took place in the same vicinity and
where Viola Ard was killed as she sat
al the steering wheel of the motor car
containing her husband and her sis
ter, Katie Latimer, on the return trip
from a visit at the Trammell home,
north of Elsmore. The bullet, which
pierced Mrs. Ards heart and killed
her instantly, was never found,
though surgeons probed for it several
times. Since the murder of his wife
Roy Ard has left the farm and is now
conducting a garage in the town of
Elsmore
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
RESULT is MUCH THE SAME.
Slight Difference Between the Meth
DDS of the Ancient and the
Modern Turtles.

A wicked turtle had for years been
troublesome to the inhabitants of the
marsh in which he dwelt- He bit the
legs OFF frogs, ate fish with relish,
and occasionally grabbed hold of a
snake and held on until it Numbered
Finally the animals held a court
and tried the turtle on the charge OF
murder. The turtle was there. with
his harveyized shell in perfect repair
and covered with moss an inch thick.
He apparently enjoyed the delibera-
lions of the judicial body, and was
observed to smile at various times.
The judgment of the court was that
the turtle should be hanged by the
neck until he was dead. When this
decision was announced there was
great cheering, and the court officers
prepared to put the sentence into exc
cution at once. They prepared a
moose and approached the turtle.
That astute tortoise drew his head
back inside his shell and chuckled
merrily at the inability of the execu-
TONERS to carry out the sentence of
the court
Moral-In these days turtles bride
grand juries or employ good attor-
neys.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
Building Up Her Words.

A certain little Columbus schoolgirl
is learning things, both at school and
on the street, as a recent happening
demonstrates. The knowledge she
picked up at school; the phrase re-
garding the cat she heard either from
some older child or from some care
less elder
Mother, what does fat spell?" she
asked the other night, on coming
home from school
why. fat my dear" replied the
mother.
And what does her spelE?" came
the second inquiry.
Her." again vouchsafed the in
formant.
Now 1 knew 1 was right, and that
old cat of teacher tried to make me
believe that those letters spelled ia
ther," exclaimed the child with not a
little Observation-Disclosures Dispatch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
TOO MUCH FOR JUDGE GARY
Youthful Lawyer Made Technical Err
ror in Billiard Contest With
Legal Veteran.
Canadian Government Age

Judge Martin, as young lawyer and
on first arrival in Chicago, thought
himself fortunate in gaining an intro
duction to Judge Gary-the Gary who
tried the anarchists. The judge took
a shine to the young chap and pro-
posed game of billiards, wherein
Martin made a technical error that
he remembered for long. Gary played
an old mans game, and Martin then
as now, was particularly handy with
a cue.
Picture a contest of thirty-four
points with four balls on a Az by
table The judge (barely bendingl.
with childish bridge and a nerve
less stroke, missed his first shot. Mar
tin, in shirtsleeves. crouched over the
table like a jockey plotting winner.
and applied himself to rolling up a
run. He had counted fifteen or TWEEN
ty when he turned and saw the judge
disappearing through the door and
moving with ruffled dignity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
Had Him Guessing.

Walter Roberts, the theatrical man,
is usually ready with a quick answer
to any question that is put to him, but
once upon a time he was clearly non
plused- A woman had approached
the ticket window and said:
Il would very much like to know if
the show which is now going on is
moral and proper
Walter cast scrutiniZing glance at
his questioner, but that was all.
why don't you answer my Ques-
ton, young MANI" demanded the lady
at the window.
Because, madam, frankly speak
ing said Walter, hesitating, I'm not
a good enough judge of human nature
to know which way to answer without
losing a misunderstanding Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
Optimist and Pessimist.

do you see that cheerful chap over
there just lighting a cigar?"
"Oh, yes
well, he's a six-months man, while
the sour-looking individual talking to
him is a two-year man."
What do you mean by those
terms pr
"One thinks the war will end in six
months and the other thinks it will
last at least two years longer"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Relations between the old-fashioned
milkman and the hydrant are fire.
quently strained.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
TRUSKETT OUT OF PRISON
Slayer of John D. S. Medley at Caney
Given His Freedom Under
iIew Law.

A. A. Truskett, who shot and killed
John d. S. Nicely of Wichita, million
aire oil and gas man, in a hotel at
Caney, July Z, 1911, has been released
from the ward for the criminal insane
in the Kansas state penitentiary at
Lansing. He went to the home of his
niece, Miss Elsie Pearl Truskett, in
Kansas City, Miss Truskett's untiring
efforts being responsible for his free
dom and he is proud of her and CRATE
full
Mr.. Truskett was tried four times
for the shooting The first time re-
suited in verdict of second degree
murder. In remanding the case, the
Kansas Supreme Court said the trial
judge, T. J. F1annelly, had usurped the
functions of the jury. The juries dis
agreed in the second and third trials
and the fourth jury acquitted him of
the charge of murder on the ground
that he was insane at the time of the
shooting.
Baby Drowned In Jar.-Elsie, the
two-year-old daughter of Sam Star
buck, living at Spring Hill, ten miles
south of Olathc, was drowned in eight
inches of water in a 16-gallon stone
other afternoon. The little girl was
playing in the yard with other chill
dren of the family and about 4 o'clock
her mother noticed her absence. A
search was made in the barn and other
outbuildings, but she could not be
found Homer Hartley, driver of the
city ice wagon, Joined in the search.
He saw the child's feet sticking out
from the stone jar. She had been
dead a half hour or more.
Two Overcome in Cistern.-Fumes
from a paint containing gasoline over
came Prof. w J. Baumgartner of the
University of Kansas, while he was
painting a cistern at his home in
Lawrence. Prof. Baumgartner had
been working in the citsern about
twenty minutes when he became un-
conscious. Rev. Stanton Olinger heard
the cries of small girl who had found
the PROSTATE man in the cistern- He
went into the we'll and tied a rope
a.out him, but on trying to pull him
out the rope broke. Rev Olinger went
down into the cistern to retie the
rope and he. too. was overcome A
pulmotor was applied to Prof. Baum
gartner. Both men recovered
Augusta Gets a Glass Factory.-Be
cause of superior gas supply the Ponca
City Glass Factory, employing 200 men
at Ponca City, Ok, will be removed
within a few weeks to Augusta.
Mrs. Ludeman Re-EIected.-Mrs
Matte NJ. Ludeman of Kansas City
kas-, was unanimously reelected
grand chief of honor of the Degree oil
Honor, in session at Wichita
Aged Winfield Merchant Dies.-J H
Nichols, 81 years old. engaged in bust
ness at Winfield since 1883, is dead
Since the death of his wife on March
IL Mr.. Nichols apparently lost inter
est in life and declined to go to his
place of business.
Heads Daily Kansan--Raymond L
Clapper, 121 Scott avenue. Kansas
City. Kas., was elected editor-in-chiei
of the University Daily Kansan at g
meeting of the Kansas board. Elmer
Arndt of Watonga. Ok, was chosen
managing editor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
Finis.

Finis.
81 suppose you want to hear both
sides of the war question:"
No, the finish of it,"
Ignorance is more apt to stimulate
argument than wisdom
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Our actions seldom tally with our
good intentions.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
ProprietorShip.

Can a woman keep a Secret?"
YES; unless it's some other won
ans
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
The Modern WaX.

"Oh, yes, he can, if he happens t,
meet a submarine"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
Misleading Advertisement.

Jonah ragged.
Yes, the brute advertised as
summer resort with an ocean view"
he cried
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

If you would remain a favorite new
err ask a favor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Some Glass.
Hotel Patron-WhatS that extra
charge of SIS for?
Clerk-For tips you forgot to give
the walters
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

johnson County Pioneer Dead
Mrs. Margaret Perkins, 90 years old.
died at Edgerton the other day. She
came to Johnson county in 1857 and
had lived there ever since She is
survived by five daughters and four
sons.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Woman Hurt in Runaway.-Nrs-
Omar Reed, wife of a farmer of Frank
lin county, probably was fatally in
jured as the result of runaway re-
Gently passing motor car fright
ened a colt Mr.. and Mrs. Reed were
driving.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNlGSQ1OOL
LESSON

(By E O. SELLERS. Acting Director OF
Sunday School Course, The Moody Bible
Institute. Chicago, I1L)
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Child Scaided to Death.-The 4-year-
old daughter of Jacob Zimmerman,
five miles west of Marysville, was so
severely scalded by falling into a boil
er of hot water that she died a few
hours afterward.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Dennis Madden to Seek Office
Dennis Madden of Emporia will seek
the nomination for Judge of the Fifth
judicial district at the next primary
on the Republican ticket.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Drainage Bonds SoId--The Com
merce Trust Company of Kansas City
was the successful bidder for the $685.
521.T3 of Delaware drainage district
6 per cent bonds, bids for which were
opened at Muscotah the other day.
The company took the entire issue and
paid a premium of S1619S0.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Died While on Camping Trip.-Mrs.
Lucinda Rayborn, wife of William
Rayborn of Mountain Ridge, Mo-, died
in a tent on the Overly farm, near
Emporia, the other day. With her
husband and son she was touring to
Montana and was camping on the
farm.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Heads Daily kansan.-Raymond L.
Clapper, 121 Scott avenue. Kansas
City, Kas., was elected editor-in-chief
of the University Daily Kansan at
meeting of the Kansas board. Elmer
Arndt of Watonga. Ok, was chosen
managing editor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Mrs. Ludeman Re-EIected.-Mrs-
Matte NJ. Ludeman of Kansas City,
kas-. was unanimously reelected
grand chief of honor of the Degree of
Honor, in session at Wichita.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29
LESSON FOR MAY 20
DAVID KING OVER JUDAH AND
ISRAEL.

LESSON TExT-II Samuel 2:1-7; Sis
GOLDEN TEXToJehovah is nv
strength and my shield; my heart hath
trusted him, and I am helped--Ps. 2S:7
R.V.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Former Atchison Mayor Dead.-M.
]. Cloyes, a pioneer of Atchison coun-
ty, is dead at his home in Atchison.
He was SO years old, and came to
the city in 1859. He was mayor of
Atchison for two terms, from 1891 to
1895. He is survived by a widow and
two sons, Mark Cloyes and Frank
Cloyes of Santa Ana, Cal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Augusta Gets a Glass Factory.-Be-
cause of superior gas supply the Ponca
City Glass Factory, employing 200 men
at Ponca City, Ok, will be removed
within a few weeks to Augusta.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-05-29

Aged Winfield Merchant Dies.-J. H
Nichols, 81 years old. engaged in bust
ness at Winfield since 1883, is dead
Since the death of his wife on March
IL Mr.. Nichols apparently lost inter
est in life and declined to go to his
nIaca of business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-14
ROOSEVELT GLAD
THAT BRYAN QUIT
Situation, He Intimates, Creates
Good Opportunity for Pro-
preSsiVe Party.
greSSiVe Party.
~ Telegraph ~ The Tribunt !

Atlanta, June 13.-In the situation
caused in the Democratic party by the
resignation of William Jennings Bryan
as Secretary of State Colonel Roose-
welt sees opportunity for the Progress
sive party. The former President
passed through Atlanta this morning
on mis- way back to Oyster Bay, after
spending a week in New Orleans as
the guest of John Parker and visiting
other friends in the Crescent City.
To the delegation of Atlanta Progress
sives which met at the station 10 talk
with the ex-President during his
twenty minutes stop here he said that
he had often thought Mr. Bryan would
make a good running mate for Tom
Watson, of Georgia.
He made it plain that he thought the
resignation of Mr. Bryan had seriously
complicated things for the Democrats,
and that he was happy TO see in 1t a
good opportunity for his party. lie
was greatly pleased with the decision
of the Federal court in the Steel Trust
case, declaring that the courts action
put the Alabama iron industry on a
par with that Of Pittsburg.' Iron and
steel products manufactured in the
South, i'm his opinion, will now be able
TO compete with those of Pennsylvania.
II Colonel Roosevelt runs for Presi-
dent il is predicted by c. W. Mcclure, a
leading Georgia Progressive, that John
NJ. Parker, Of New Orleans, will be his
running mate.