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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-17
It Is true you vii. 80 dead q lens
time, but you won't mind It.

I have no opinion Of Old John
Brown. I had q once, but l was
licked so often for It that ! no
longer attempt TO project It.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
PUBLIC AUCTION.

The undersigned having decided TO
move to California, will sell at public
auction at his residence at 1l9 May
street, Marshalltown. Iowa, on Wednes-
day, June 20, 1915. beginning at 1880
o'clock p. M, all their household goods
consisting Of two dressers. commodes
three beds, mattresses. one sideboard
one New Home sewing machine. good
one two extension tables, one dropleaf
table, four good center tables, stands,
one sanitary couch, a lot of pictures.
one nice mantle clock, chairs, four
rockers, two rugs 9x12. carpets, small
rugs. dishes and kitchen furniture. one
cook stove, one heating stove for wood
or coal. gasolene store, one carpet
sweeper. a lot OF garden tools, Wheel
barrow, jars Of all sizes, fruit cans, and
many things not mentioned. These are
nice, clean goods. Terms, cash or its
equivalent. Henry L. Lentz. w. p.
Maulsby, auctioneer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
WANTED
FOUND
LOST
NORTH DAKOTA LAND.

For Sale-160 acres. two miles north
east Of the village OF Fingal. a good
town on the 500 line, has two banks.
two general stores. hardware.
churches. and a good school, land lays
level. has good house. barn and gran
airy. good well Of water. about seven
acres trees and alfalfa, balance under
cultivation. will sell for $50 per acre,
and give contract for deed on tho pay.
mont OF $500. or give deed on tho
payment OF $4,000. purchaser giving
mortgage back for balance OF pur-
chase price. For sale by owner, Box
No. 1875, Fingal. N. d.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

There was large attendant at the
meeting OF the aid society of the Pres
byterian church held Friday afternoon
in the church parlors with Mesdames
N. A. Capron. George Enderley and P.
G.. Korsan. hostesses. Sewing and a
business session occupied the afternoon
hours and refreshments were enjoyed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

For 9aie-Barron county. Wiscon-
sin: the greatest clover and dairy
country in the world. Level roads.
free delivery. large brick school houses,
clay loan soil, and the largest far
mers' cooperative creamery in the
world: best single day in May was
$4,000. Land Is $40 to 800 per acre.
Agents wanted. Correspondence So
licited. J. T. Atwater. Barron, Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Dowell both Of this city. were united
in marriage at the home of the groom's
parents, 40 North Third avenue, Rev.
8. A. .Perrlne offiating. MIR. Jones was
an employe of ID. c. Wilbur.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Mccullough and
three children, of Spokane, Wash, went
Friday evening to Grinnell after visit
ing here with Mrs. McCullough's
mother. Mrs. William McCreary They
will visit Mrs. Philip Streck, Mr.. Nc
Cullough's sister, in Grinnell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

inevitable Result.
Jones--''Do you know, ! fancy have
quite literary bent" Friond--"Ay
right. my boy. Keep on and you'll b
worse than bent: you'll be Sroks."-
STRAY Stories.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
FOR SALE: $50 ACRES.

Level Half Section of land with i'm
provements, on main travelled road.
three miles from !Marshalltown. Under
high cultivation: abundant water;
close to good schools. F. l.. Meeker.
Marshalltown Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
CUT RATE CHIPPING

Cut ratss on household goods e
Pacific coast aria other points. Supef10e
service ct reduced rates. The Boy6
Transfer Company. MINNEAPOLIS. MINI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
M. o,ee,w RsNssas

n can - oalys one AAvaaeaoG ~
being ta&tooed," Gays ;. Fuller OIooaJ
III ! were troubled With inscnnia J
might enjoy sitting mp and looking -
the pictures."-Kansas City Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
WISCONSIN LANDS.

For Sale-How to get the best fruit
and dairy lands in the state OF Wis
consin also lake frontage for summer
homes for the least money. Write
O'Connell & Son, the land men. Bay
field, Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
MINNESOTA LANDS.

Como 70 Minnesota where you can
get good corn, clover and alfalfa lands
for half what they are actually worth.
Will take some exchange. Ask for list
from S. Mack, Tracy, MINI.
Free Land eook-Send your name
and address for free copy OF tho
"Homeseeker." It contains thirty-two
pages Of facts about Kitson county,
Minnesota. Farms that are farms"
Address. LATE Shannon, Land Company.
Mankato. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Wanted-Traveler, age 81 to so. Elk
periencc unnecessary. Salary, commits
sion and expense allowance to right
man. ]. E. McBrady. Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

Southwest lows IL q fertile Held To-
the man with anything to sell that has
merit. It IL thickly populated and
prosperous Seventy-hve thousand PEG.
ple in southwest Iowa read the daily
Nonpareil. It Is the great want ID
medium Of this section. II II known far
and wide AZ producer Of resulta II
YOU have land or anything else TO seu
or trade. get in touch with southwest
Iowa thru the Nonpareil Coune1
Bluffs. Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

80 hoMEsEEkERs ATTENTloN-Read doing Wis
Weland of Mar
just closing two other deas
We sold s6 houses up
finished middle
land rapidly in value and should
adva
and fruit and Is productive
attention
36u write call on
81. "a. NICHOLSON, 8iarslli;s llllttown, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

houses in Melrose park. two OF them
are located on the corner Of Eleventh
avenue and East Main street. East
Main street will be paved this summer
We will sell any OF these houses on
monthly payment with small pay
ment down. VIII take as part payment
horses, cattle. hogs. vacant lots or
cheap town property. We are also
building some houses in the west part
OF town which we will sell on monthly
payments, or IL you have a good lot
in Marshalltown, we will build you a
house and will furnish the money and
you can pay us In monthly payments.
Phone 1893 yellow. Plumb Bros.
For Sale or Rent-Four-room cot
tage. lot and barn. Phone SIS white.
H. P. Edsall.
For Sale-The Lyric Theater build
ing, located on Main street; electric
lights, fans. chairs and screen. Call on
proprietor for prices or write Ed Kew,
Rockwell. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
IOWA LAND.


For Sale-To settle an estate. two
Marshall county farms are for sale.
The farms join They are Sh and 5
miles from three towns. Good build
ings on one. For terms and particu-
lars address P. o. Box 2S7. MARSHALL
town.
For Sale-140 acres we'll improved
farm. Z miles northwes: OF Albion G
miles south OF Union. 40 acres timber.
pasture 25 acres. hog tight fence. 100
acres in cultivation, running water. For
particulars and terms address H. A.
Cole. Marshalltown. Ia. r. r. D. No. L
For SaIe-Fine Wright county, Iowa,
farm, $50 acres Large house. good
barn and out-buildings, all painted.
Farm in high state OF fertility. all
fenced and cross fenced. woven wire.
Two miles to market. Price s165 per
acre. Address F-25. Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Hugh Hughes. of Canton, S D.. who
has been visiting at the home f his
sister. Mrs. w. $. Hastings. ear Green
Mountain, who is seri ously sick, left
for his home today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Young people can increase their SAL
aries by learning shorthand in night
school We also offer speed work for
stenographers. Begin Monday night.
Central Iowa Business College
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
Howard watches, Chamberlain.

Howard watches, Chamberlain.
~>-
DR.. Graham, osteoparh. Masonic temple
We have 100 -four sacks for 40 cents.
Culley's store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Radcliffe. Of
Bromley, spent Friday in the city.
Economy. Schram, Sure Seal and
Mason can tops, also can rubbers. Gull
leys store.
Miss velma Bridges went to Non
tour Friday evening for visit with
her uncle, NJ. l.. Smith.
Mrs. Lizzie Woods went Friday eve
ming to Grinnell for visit with her
father Samuel McLane.
Miss Olive VanTrees. of Grinnell. re-
turned home Friday evening after Wis
ting with her sister, Mrs. r. 3. Alvey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Pohle went FRI
day evening to Gilman to visit the
formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. c. F.
Pohle.
Mrs. J, f. Rinehart and daughter. OF
| Boone, returned home Friday evening
after visiting Mrs. Rinehart's mother.
Mrs. John Liston, at Clemens.
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Mrs. Anna Young, Of State Center,
visited in the city Friday. She was
accompanied home by Gwendolen
Evans, Of this city, who will visit her
for a few days.
I will be out OF the city next week.
but Will be. at the Times Republican
office Saturday night to meet anyone
wishing to see me about Savings and
Loan Association. George F. Thayer,
secretary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Mrs. C. w. Scott, Of Colo, was in
; the city Friday visiting her son.. Ray
L. Scott, who is a patient at ST.
! Thomas hospital. Mr.. Scott is improv-
!! ing rapid1v
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
sALEsMEh WANTED.

Wanted-SaIesman = Capable spe-
cialty man for Iowa. Staple line on,
new and exceptional terms. Vacancy
now. Attractived commission contract.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

when an advertisement does not
give the advertisers name write lot
ter addressed as directed in the ad
and leave it at the newspaper Office
where the advertiser, will get 1t. The
publishers can not give the name OF
the advertiser without the advertisers
CONSENT
All Advertisements for this column
must be in the Office at IL o'clock on
date Of publication to insure classinca-
ton. - -41
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

$50 weekly for expenses. Miles F. Blk
Ter Company, 1925 Carlin Bldg. Cleve-
land Q.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Miss Myra Greenley, of Liscomb,
went Friday evening to ST Anthony,
after q visit here with her uncle, Will
liam Elliott,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Neutrality-suspicious. to know that tho
services Of the visiting nurse employed
by the Visiting Nurses Association. are
to be had at what patients are able and
willing to pay or without pay, by those
In straitened circumstances. Telephone
Clara Britt, 20 South First avenue
phone $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs., H. Chenille of Colo,
were in the city Friday where they Wis
tied MIR. Cheville's sister. Mrs. Bert
Price.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Wanted = Agents and opportunity
seekers. Write for latest propositions
out. Particulars free. Address Peter
Hansen, 1925 Bowditch street, Daven-
port, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Sunday, June e, 1890.
Heavy rains, accompanied by high
Winds did considerable damage be-
tween this city and Albion. The Iowa
river rose rapidly during the night, and
carried out the aume of the Woodbury.
mills. Therdamage to the mill proper
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Office and veterinary hospital 1917
100 East State. Assistant state veter-
marian. F. ]. Neiman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Mrs. +. c. Bishop and two children,
of Ames, went Friday evening to Ell
dora to visit with friends
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Miss velma Bridges went to Non
tour Friday evening for a visit with
her uncle, NJ. l.. Smith.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

To Rent-Five-room modern cottage
at 10 North Fourth avenue. Phone
Hurd's cafe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
AGENTS WANTED.

Wanted-Agents. Write Halbur Sales
Agency. Halbur. Iowa, for good sellers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Wantsd-List your property with
Crawford. He always has . demand
for property on tho lnstallment plan.
Let your wants be known. I sell fire
and automobile insurance, IS per $1,000.
w. E. Crawford. real estate. and en-
ployment Phone 500, over 31l East
Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Wanted-Nursery agents. Special
inducements for quick action. Pay
weekly. Perry Nurseries. Rochester.
n. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Mrs. J. f. Rinehart and daughter. OF
Boone, returned home Friday evening
after visiting Mrs. Rinehart's mother.
Mrs. John Liston, at Clemens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Wanted-Agents. Best selling article
In twenty years. Used home and office.
Big demand; $50 to $50 week assured
Write Thiele Company, East Austin
avenue, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
CITY IN BRIEF

For Sale-Modern cottage seven
rooms. Harriet Miller North Sew
enth street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19
TO RENT.

To Rsnt-Store building In one OF
best locations in Marshalltown. VIII
fix 1t up to suit tenant. Frank q.
Pierce.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

We have 100 -four sacks for 40 cents.
Culley's store
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Mrs. Lizzie Woods went Friday eve
ming to Grinnell for a visit with her
father, samuel McLane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Pohle went FRI
day evening to Gilman to visit the
formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. F.
Poh1e
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-10-28
MANY JOIN TATNALL IN GOOD
WISHES

Dear Sir I have just read with
much interest, your article John
Slaton's Declaration Of War; and
wish to commend you for the mas
terly manner in which you handle
your subject, and especially your
calm and dispassionate attitude to
those who would gladly annihilate
you if they could or dared, do so.
for one consider it fortunate for
Georgias citiZenry, that she mas
within her borders a Tom Watson,
who at all times, speaks in defense
of her people, regardless of any and
all enemies who choose to hurl their
harmless bombs in his direction.
have also read with pleasure, the
list of names accompanying the
resolution sent from good old sister
county Of Tattnall, and in summing
I'D those Georgians who are with you,
lust beg to add that those Of Tattnall,
are merely a drop in the bucket, as
compared with at least ninety per
cent of the people Of our good old
state, who bid you God speed, and
wish for you many years OF life, and
happiness.
Recent happenings in our state,
can but confirm the belief, that no
one now living, will perhaps, ever
remember to have known Georgia
governor, who will ignore and dlsreo
gard it's laws and the judgments OF
it's highest courts, but who, on the
contrary, will stand for law ana
righteousness, and the protection OF
that priceless gem, ''Womans Honor.
Yours truly,
A. F. BYRD.
Ordinary.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-10-28
FROM A JEFF. READER WHO
WAS IN THE RECENT GULF
STORM.

Dear Sir: We have just passed
through the biggest storm in the
history of this old city, and though
she is very badly damaged she man
fully shakes off the wreckage ana
shouts: 81 am not whipped yet!
All kinds of business and property
suffered, and churches seemed to
have been a special target. A priest
can drag a mans soul out Of hell
where God has sent it, but he can
not stay the hand Of the storm, and
as a result many of their churches
are ruined and much of the conse-
Grated CD ground, which was sur
rounded by high walls is bare to the
gaze of cruel and wicked world.
I was told of one Catholic Church
that was wrecked and the man-made
images of Jesus and Mary came out
of the debris and knelt down and
prayed-great dope for a believer"
| am a native Georgian and it does
my heart good to see such man
as Watson defending the name and
honor Of the grand old state. The
Magazine and Jeffersonian will al
ways be welcome visitors at our
reading table.
Hoping you will be spared to keep
up the good work you have under
taken, and with very best wishes to
all, | am sincerely,
THOS. H. DENNIS.
Louisiana.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-10-28
TEXAS PAPERS HAVE NOT
ATTACKED GEORGIA.

Dear Sir: The stand you have
taken in the Frank case from the
beginning to the last issue of the
Jeffersonian and the magazine have
endearcd you to many.
LET hell break loose in all Geor-
gia,' ard you can get thousands, yea
tens of Thousands Of the best peo-
pie not only from Texas, but from
every state in the union.
| am glad to report our papers do
not and did not voice the sentiment
of our people in the Frank case.
May you live to see SO more mile
posts and keep UP the good fight
you have begun. Our prayers and
best wishes for you and yours,
Always your friend,
j. 0. VIRGINS.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-10-28
THE PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY 0, X.

Nv Dear Sir: Referring to an
article in your paper dated Septem-
her 9th, the Louisville Herald Lam
basis the people of Georgia" beg to
state that you are in error as to the
real reason Of this attack on the
Southern People.
The editor of the Louisville Herald
is a Chicago jew so you can see
why he is so bitter against the peo-
pie Of Georgia. This paper took
very active part in raising funds and
solicited petitions for the reprieve of
Frank. ! think in justice to this city
and for knowledge that you should
have this information. This is alb
solutely a fact. l sympathize with
you in the great fight you have made
in this case. | am only too sorry
that every man and woman in this
country could not read your papers.
If they did, they would understand
this case more thoroughly and would
believe that justice has been done.
Yours truly,
e. B. ADDISON.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-10-28
GOOD WISHES FROM ALABAMA.


Dear Sir: Thought / would drop
you few words to let you know how
| admire the way and manner you
fight for the peoples rights and es-
pecially the way you handled the
Frank case; for if it hadn't been for
you Mr.. Watson, poor little Mary
Phagan's life and soul would have
been degraded for ever and ever.
And here is our hand from Ala
bama to let you know that we are
with you and for you.
Hoping that you may live to see
your work crowned with victory for
/ am sure the principals that you ad-
vocate win stand the test.
Yours truly,
Alabama. JAS. l.. CREEL.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-10-28

deadly secrets of Rome to the salts
faction of all present. Rev. Furhazer
lived in the Catholic Church %
years and knows what to say.
He spoke of the great work OF
Tom Watson and other anti-Catholic
papers. The people here are opening
their eyes to the great dangers of
Rome. / feel chat Rev. Furhazer's
address has done lasting good here.
He lectured again August 80. Thank
ing you for this space in the Jeff, 1
am yours for liberty,
OSCAR STREET.
Watch the label On your papers
Don't let your subscription expire.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-10-28
LECTURE BY AN EX-PRIEST.

Dear Sir: Please give me space
in the Jeff to tell of a great lecture,
by Rev. F. O. Furhazer at this place.
His subject was, why I Quit the
Catholic Church" He exposed the
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-10-28
FROM OLD MADISON COUNTY.

FROM OLD MADISON COUNTY.
Dear Mr.. Watson: You have
fought. most wonderful fight for
the honor of Georgia, by taking the
stand which you have taken in the
Frank case; and you are still COM
Ing to the front, despite the weak eff
forts, which your enemies are putting
forth, to crush you and your papers
out of existence.
1t very plainly appears to my mind
that, the old cat ct. E. W. is still
going to and fro, minus any bell
about his neck.
We used to read, in our readers
about the band of rats that met for
the purpose of consulting among
themselves, in regard to some plan
to be used on the old cat, who was
an object of great terror to them
Well, as the story goes, they de-
cided to hang a bell about the old
cats eck,-which would jingle, so
the rats could tell that the cat was
near and make their escape.
Some of the rats ran for a bell
brought one in, and laid it before
the assembly.
Now, who's to hang that bell onto
arose. They all answered with the
same voice: Il can't"
So, they cast their lots, to see who
should hang the bell onto the cats
neck. AS would be expected it fell
to the lot of the least rat in the
crowd. to do the dreaded work. The
old cat has never been belled.
Rosser, Samuel Adams, the Haas
Brothers and John Grant consulted
among themselves, as to the best
method to use, in order to put Tom
Watson to the bad
They arrived at the conclusion that
someone of them should make an
attack on Tom Watson. Who must
do the work? They cast their lots
and, like the case Of the rats, the
least one in the bunch is the buck, to
make the attack.
Rosser, Hass Brothers, and John
Grant ought to be held responsible
for every bit of his loss. Poor fellow!
He was ignorant of the awful out
come! He couldn't see that such an
attack would mean death to his
paper. He had better look around
for a shotgun and watch; like the
other boys do, when they get IN the
hole.
1t takes q band like tom Wat
sons Band" (The Jeff. and Maya
zine) to play Dixie" these times; It's
got the right tune.
Keep the Band playing, Uncle
Thomas! It's drawing the crowd.
Yours very truly,
COMERS G. MOORE.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-10-28

WARNING!

4 j. l.. BrasWell is not an au- 4
4 thOriZed agent of The JeffeI- 4
4 sonian Publishing Company. 4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-25
ORDER OF THE BATH

The first of the English orders of knighthood is the Order of the Bath, which is supposed to date to the pc riod of the ancient Franks, and to have been introduced into England by the Saxons. The order as at pres ent constituted was instituted by George l., who revived it 19o years ago today, May 25, 1725, and fixed. the number of knights at thirty-seven.s A century ago, in 1915, the prince regent, afterward George ", greatly increased the membership, and on May 25, 1847, new statutes were de- creed by which the order, hitherto exclusively military, was opened to civilians. The Order of the Bath gained its name from the fact that the ancient Franks and Saxons made bathing an important part of the rites connected with the creation of knights. The order was not formally constituted until 1899, when Henry ". conferred the Order of the Bath upon forty-six esquries, who had watched the night before and bathed, in accordance with old custom. Af- ter the coronation of Charles IT. the order was neglected, until it was re- vived by George I. in 1725. Today it is the largest, as well as the oldest, of English orders.