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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
Funeral Of Clarence :. Jones.

HltlSTOl. VA. Jan. A.-t'uncral
service; for Clarence s. Jones. who
died on December 81 at the naval
hospital at Hampton Roads. were held
yesterday at the home OF his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.. Jones. at High
Point. Va. Intcrmcnt was in the
family cemetery. MIR. Jones was Is
years old. and is survived by his par
cnis. three sisters and three broth
crS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05

engaged In the real estate business.
uicd here today. lie is survived by
ms wife. Mrs. Ethcl:n Vincent Mills:
us us mother. Mrs. Martha j. Mills. of
Iinncho' and one brother and -four
SISTERS. The body vii, be Forwarded
10 Rowing Green for burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
Cnptnin lion, 4, nc,ir.d.

BRISTOL, VA. ian. 4.-Captain
William ". Boaz. FOR the past twelve
years s'dtionmastcr here. has just
been placed on the retired list by the
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pnny. Captain Boaz IL Il years old.
and Is we'll known in railway cir
clcs in Southwest Virginia and F.ast
Tennessee. He has been in railway
service since 1871
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
Mrs. War, r.. I.Ic,,i,.

kIUEFsIINSNTTIG. w. Jan. T.
MIS-. Mary T.. Fleming. widow OF tn"
late David T.. Fleming. for many years
q resident OF Frederick burE, died at
n.r hoine. in Brooklyn. y. Y. Satur-
DAY. She is survived by four daush-
iicrS. Mrs. Nellie l.. hmiss and Mrs
Emma +. Parker. of Kccnc. y. H.;
Mrs. Jennic Nav Eostcr OF Chcrnk &c
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
INSPECT EAST CAMP
rive Members of House Naval Com
nittcc Visit Norfolk Nav,
IB" Associated Press |


NORFOLK, VA. Jan. 4-Fivc Nom
hcrs Of the House Naval Committee
were here today 20 inspect East Camp
az thc norfolk navy-yard They re-
turned TO Washington tonight on the
Niagara. Those who made IN the
inspection party were Representa-
tiNcs Peters. Maine; Hicks. New York
l:utkin. Massa chusctts: Krcttncr
California. and MCPHERSON Missouri
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05

niece. Mrs John l.. Huffman. 40l CO.
wardin Avenue. Monday afternoon at
k:3o O'Clock, VIII take place from the
Buriai Will be in Maury Cemetery.
She ~ survived by two nicccs. Mrs.
j. l.. Huffman and Mrs. q. G. Bur
InsS, ana four ncphcws. Wilbur ~.
George w, Russell q and William :
Harris.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
Hrs. I.nura ,irrinIn Cox.

Funeral services Tor Mrs. Laura
Virginia Cox. daughter of III. late
IchIamin = and Emmciinc Conway
Io%, VIII take plac. this morning
from tn" house. burial being in Bland-
ford Cemetery Mrs COX died Mon
day morning at 1850 o'clock at the
nome OF her sister. Mrs. Mary l.. CcX
Gfl South jefferson Street. Peters
burg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
Louis Illnrk DIcn

Louis Block. OF Gordonsvillc. broth
or OF the late Henry Block. died at
MS residence in that place yesterday
morning At II o'clock He was IL
Years old. 1ntcrmcnt vii! take place
IN baltimore tomorrow morning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
california Syrup of Figs"
Child's Best Laxative

Accept California Syrup Of Figs
only-iook for the name California
on the package. then you are sure
your child is having the hest and
most harmless physic for the little
stomach. liver and bowels. Children
love its fruity taste. Full directions
on each bottle. You must say Cali
fOrnia ABLY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
pntrlcl, IL. I.nrlnntI.

Ft.EhEitltkSHtR VA. Jan. r.
Patrick II. England died suddenly a,
MS home. in Stafford County. of heart
disease. aged 80 years. IL. is sur
NiN"d 10y his widow and several chill
drcn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05

VIII be conducted this morning at
1880 o'clock ~ the home. 24l0 West
AIRY street. He is survived by enc
SISTER. Miss Ada V. Perrin. ana Il
brother. Arthur +. Perrin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05

Hold Two for I:rnnd .Jurx
PETERSBURG. Jan 4-Leouarj
foweil and Joe Hicks. two OF thren
negroes arrested here last week M
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Beware Unless YOU see the name
"Ba%cr' on package or on tablets
YOU are not getting genuine Aspirin
prescribed ny physicians for twenty
one years ana proved safe ny mil
lions. Take Aspirin only as told in
The Baysr package for Colds. Head
ache. Neuralgia. rheumatism, Ear
ache. Toothache Lumbago and for
faln Handy tin boxes OF twelve
Baycr Tablets OF Aspirin cost few
cents. Druggists also sell larger
packages. Aspirin is the trade mark
of Baycr Manufacture Of Monoacetic-
acidestcr of Observation-Disclosures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05

the charge OF robbing store IN.
charge I'm Iiopewcll Police Court. ana
were held for grand jury action. Thes
third negro denied tho charge and,
VIII be given hearing this week. rs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
Foley Kidney Pills

are effective in removing the OF the trouble
for they sirenshthcn and invieorate weak or
der,ufed Kidneys and help them TO normal
fuucton:ne 30 that the blood stream 10 purified
and the cause of disea,e removed.
r. M. Platte tBrakeman). Sec'y. Switchman's
Union SIS Blaine ST., Peoria. ILL.,, writes: Two
bottles Of Foley Kidney Pilis relieved ell symp.
toms OF my kidney and bladder trouble. stoprink
the back ache and rains. correcting the kidney
action, clearing secretious. l am also free from
dirriness and floating specks before my eyes.
Foley Kidney Pils cured me and have my
Heartbeat recommendation"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
Hnrrl.onburr yorm,1 o..

Hnrrisnnburg Normal Opens.
HARislSONBURG, VA. Jan. 40
me second term OF the liarrisonburES
state Normal School for Women No.
gan here this morning. 80
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
Hurry T.. T.. rrrrin rnd, =,

Funeral services FOR Emmett p
Perrin. who died Monday morning at
t:3o O'Clock in stuart Circle Hospital
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-05
Drink Valley Forge
Special

at All Restaurants and Fountains.
United Beverage Co., Distributors,
1913 East Cary Street.
Phone Randolph 6117.
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
BIG ATTRACTION

Coming in "Other Mems Shoes, car
rying an all star cast o Pathe play
ers. A production in seven parts.
II will not be necessary to dwell up
on the merits OF this play. A six
weeks run at the Rialto Theatre In
New York should convince the most
skeptical OF its popularity. More
than two months have been devoted
to securing this lay for the Cam
pens Movie.
We have secured comedy that
sure will please you:
London Bobby" snup Pollard and
the little coon. In Tough Town the
men fight. the women scratch. nut
sed.
It's big show in reels. Admis,
sion. csc and lie. including war tax
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
PUBLIC AUCTION

The undersigned will sell at Public
Auction on his farm "a miles West
Raymer, and, about s miles East Of
Buckingham, on State Highway, com
mencing at 10000 a. m. on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th
Head OF Horses, s Head OF Cattle,
4 Head OF Hogs, Machinery, House
hold Goods. and other articles.
Lunch Served by Ladies Aid
TERMS made known day Of the sale.
L. H. HOUSER, OWNER
H. H. Northup, Auctioneer
Logan Co Bank, Clerk
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
NOTICE POR PUBLICATION

(Pubbh0l
Department sf ths IntsTise
U. 8. Land Office at Sterling. Colorado.
August 10. 1921.
Notice is hereby given that Frank G. Sund-
berg. Of Berthoud. Colorado. who. on Decem-
her Q. 1910 made Desert.Lsnd Entry. Serinl
No. oll7ss, for sta NEM. the SEA and Lots
l and 2. Section 8. Township Q North. Range
81 West. sth Principal Meridian. has filed
notice OF intention TO make Final Desert
Land Proof. under Par. s. Section s, Act
March 1. 1915. to establish claim to the land
above described. before the Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court. at Greeley. Colorado, on the 2ath
day Of September. 1921.
Claimant names rs witnesses:
Andrew Rose. G. A. Benson. Alex d. Ham.
iiton. Charles Craig. all Of Loveland. Colo
rado -Sli 9-s
A. T. BROWNS. Resistsr.
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
SURPRISE PARTY FOR BUD EADES

A. b. Fades, Jr.. known as Bud.
was agreeably surprised last Friday
night Most OF the X. II. S. pupils.
chaperoned by supt Birdick and wife
and Prof, Johnson and wife. rendered
him farewell surprise. After en-
joying games, music. etc, a banquet
was spread before them. Forty guests
expi essed themselves as spending
delightful evening Credit reflects on
the class Of '22, together with their
instructors. Bud says: Come again,
always welcome"
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
To The Raymer Electric Consumers

Beginning October 1st, the Ray
mer Light Company will resume op-
ertaions under new management
and asks for your cooperation for the
extension and betterment OF the SER
vice.
The rates will be the same as for
merly charged, subject to revision.
Buildings not wired, will be wir-
ed In order Of requests received.
Come and talk over your electrical
needs and bring In your complaints.
We need EN- to help better the SER
vice.
Cs l.. Brockett
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

N"''SI Vt ADSocimENA DAI
STATE OF CoLORADO)
lSS
County OF Weld.
In the County Court. In Probate.
In the Estate Of
No. 2303
George G. Bell. Deceased.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified TO present them
for adjustment to the County Court Of Weld
County, Colorado. on Monday. the srd day Of
October. 1921. at the hour Of 10 o'clock, A. N.
Sybbiin Bell,
Administrative Of said estate
First publication. Sept. l. 1921.
Last publication. Sept. 20. 1921.
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29

..:lispend judgment" say some. In
the Arbuckle case until we hear the
case. Bosh! We have heard enough
OF the whole dirty mess now, to know
that 1t was a drunken party OF rich
dissolutes. drunk and undressed, an
invitation to Just what happened, not
q decent thing about the whole mess.
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY
STATE OF COLORADO
County Of Weld
In the County Court, In Probate
In the Estate Of
No. 23l7
Charles Albert Smith Deceased.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are hereby notified to present them for
adjustment TO the County Court Of Weld
County. Colorado, on Monday, the 7th day Of
November. 1921. at the hour Of 10 o'clock
A. n.
ELTHA CUE.
Administrative Of said estate.
John T. Jacobs. A. Z. Hesley. Attorneys for
tbs estats.
First publication September 20. 1921.
Last publication October 20. 1871.
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
STILL BUYING CREAM

] am still buying cream, the Gold
Coin Comany having taken over the
Boulder business at this place. This
Is good reliable company. Bring
me your cream. and get every cent
there IL In 1t.
Frank Farnsworth.
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
| HANDLE THE DENVER POST

have the agency for the Denver
Post, and will be pleased to take or
ders for Its daily delivery at your
home.
Raymond Farnsworth
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
ylG ATTRACTION

Saturday, October LIST. Other
Mons Shoss'. in 7 parts. It's q big
feature with an all star cast; and a
good commedy. s reels In all.
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29

Cradle Roll Opening Day will be
observed at the Church of Christ on
Sunday morning, October end, at II
O'Clock with program and enroll
ment OF at least forty babies whose
names have been secured up to the
present time.
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
FARM WANTED

Wanted to hear from owner OF q
farm or good land for sale, for sale
reasonable.
l.. Jones. Box 55l, Olney. Ill.
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
WHO REMEMBERS

The favor you did him last year II
you do something he doesn't like this
year?
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29

After this the Ladies Aid palms to
hold a, food sale once month the re-
mainder OF the year, on the third
Saturday Of each month.
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
Want ADS

well drilled see B. A. Holden. or
the Raymer Hardware. 13-tf
FOUND
A Vest Pocket Seneca Camera.
Enquire at the Enterprise.
Cabinet Price reasonable. See at
the Raymer Hardware Co.
FOR SALE OR RENT:-My farm
southeast Of Raymer. Marie Bat
son, Gen. Delivery. Denver. Colo.
FOR SALE-One horse Peoria Grain
Drill. only used 10 drill 40 acres
See Ted Becker. 1929
FOR SALE:-20 Spring shoats, Red
Duroc. 81 each for the lot, or s.
for choice. Elmer Walker on Sam
Smith homestead.
FOR SALE:-One South Bend Range
also an Is inch Round Oak heater.
See r. H. Pinkerton at depot. 1871
FOR SALE:-High grade Short Horn
Bull calves, old enough for service
coming spring. +. b. Livengood,
2R miles frcm Buckingham. 20-4'
WANTED TO RENT:--Farf with
improvements at once. plenty OF
help. +. J. Roberts, Raymer. l9-tf
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29
KANRED WHEAT CERTIFIED

Pure on farm adjoining Buckins-
ham. $3.50 per bushel. e. c. Moore.
Is II.
The Raymer enterprise., 1921-09-29

WANTED TO RENT:--Farf with
improvements at once. plenty of
help. F. J. Roberts, Raymer. l9-tf
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-07-07
Former President Confirmed By
Senate for Post Of Chief
= JUSTICE. :
-FOUR OPPOSE. CHOICE
y :"
johnson, eorah, Ia Toilette and Wat
SON Are Only Ones Who Cast Mega
j. tive votes-southern Senators
<T &&:-.Et -
~ Praise Selection. ..

Washing gton-Fo Former President VIII
liam Howard Taft was nominated by
President Harding to be chief Justice
of the United States and his nomina-
tion was confirmed by the Senate in
executive session. On the roll call,
however, only four votes we're cast
against confirmation. These were by
Senators Borah, Johnson and La Fol
lette and Senator Watson, Democrat
of Georgia. -
The final vote was 60 to 4. An
agreement was reached not to make
public the roll call.
The Senate's doors were closed for
discussion of the nomination after sug-
gestions that Mr.. Taft be confirmed in
"open executive" session, because he
Is former President, had been reject
ed by his opponents.
Senators Johnson and Borah led the
fight on the floor in opposition to Mr..
Taft, while he was defended by about
dozen senators, including Knox of
Pennsylvania, Kellogg Of Minnesota
and Willis of Ohio, Republicans, and
Underwood of Alabama, minority
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-07-07
NUMB /! BERl j !. \. g
!: VIRGINIA. !

7THE real origin of Virginia is cu-
! j &rious and somewhat unexpected.
It means "f1ourishing" and comes from
an old Latin gems who called them
selves Verginius Their name was de-
rived in turn from yireo, meaning to-
flourish, and was: connected to the
word ''ver,"'s translated as spring. Vir-s
girio was the name Of the far-fameds
Orsini family =, ..s s. s.s'
The more popular and prevalent be-
lief regarding the origin of Virginia
has always been that she came from
the Latin virgo, meaning ga virgin"
Indeed, the first instance of her use
in England was in the time Of Queen.
Elizabeth when Sir Walter Raleigh,
named his American colony Virginia
in honor Of the Virgin Queen.
It was under a similar belief that.
Belnadin de st. Pierre called the hero
inc of his tropical Arcadian romance
Virginie The: widespread popularity
Of this story in England, France and
Germany brought Virginia into enor-j
nous vogue throughout Europe.
France still adores her Virginie, and
her popularity in England is assured
forever out of sentimental memory Of
the famous queen.
The first American colony estab-+
lished the name in this country. Like
wise the first white child born on
American soil, and named Virginia
Dare did much to spread Its vogue.
The South has always abounded in
Virginias, which, unfortunately has
been contracted to unmusical "Virgies''
and "Jinnys."
The emerald is Virginia's tails
manic stone. It promises her wisdom,
prophetic vision, long youth, and
charm. The hawthorne bud, England's
spring flower, is Virginia's flower.
Wednesday is her lucky day and !,
her lucky number. 9 -ssE
(Copyright,) ~ /
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-07-07
Farm Bureau Column
By the County Agent

Preparations for tine land clearing
demonstration to be held zon July
18th at the S. c. Murphy farm are
going ahead fayorably and all will be
in readiness on the day named. Mr..
Murphy has a crew employed 4 in
brushing off the. area to- be used in
the demonstration work., The Con-
rath stump piler, built by the Farm
Bureau Association for demonstra-
tion purposes, will be- used to deter
mine it's advantages over the COM
mon methods in use in stump piling.
There will be demonstration Of the
Martinson one-man stump: puller and
demonstrations of ditching with dy-
narnite. MIR. A. J. Schwantes, land
clearing specialist, will be present
and discuss the various phases of
land clearing work in: Wisconsin and
Minnesota
Members and all others interested
are urged to be present. AS the
demonstration will be an allrday af7
fair, it is suggested that those who
attend bring picnic lunches.
Mrs: Margaret B. Baker of the
State Extension Division will be- in
the county the latter part of the
month for canning demonstrations
Mrs. Bakers work is with members
of the boys' and girls clubs of the
state. 1t is hoped to- hold at least
four demonstrations during her visit
Places and dates will be announced
as soon as definitely known.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-07-07
Grand Maj ais Has
a Glorious Day

Grand Marais celebrated. ! .s*@ :
It was the good, old fashioned kind
of celebration. s Il. rs5.s: -
The parade consisted !. of automo-
biles and one tractor, all being pref
tily decorated. And a truck carry
ing the band was also in the parade
and played during the: procession,
and added lot to the general EFF :
feet. z@.,., -. "
G. F. Lundquist won the first prize
for, the best decorated car. @@.::.~
Following the parade the crowd
gathered around the band stand
west of the Trading Post and lis
tened to two Fourth of July oratioms
one by DR.. F. B. Hicks and another
by H. E. Qualheim, both setting
forth the doctrine of good American
ism. "
G. F. Lundquist introduced the
speakers, making a few preliminary
patriotic remarks.
In the afternoon there was the
program of sports, as follows:
100-yard dash-Clarence Johnson
1st, Gilfred Nelson I'd; time, 10 sec
onds.
Boys 50-yard dash-Paul Anaquad
1st, George Leonard I'd; time, Sec
onds.
Girls race-Mona Bayle 1st, Jen-
ME Lief I'd.
3-legged race-Gilfred Nelson and
Elmer Gilbertspn 1st, Clarence john
SON and Edwin Eliason I'd.
Sack race-Paul Anaquad 1st and
Clayton Jackson I'd. 2
Boys shoe race-Paul Anaquad 1st
Robert Zimmerman I'd.
Pie-eating contest-Paul Anaquad
1st, BENZ. Amyotte 3D..
Nail driving contes't-Mrs. Johr
Lief 1st, Mrs. JOS Zerbach I'd.
Wheelbarrow Clarence John
son 1st, Arthur Eliason and Arthur
Sundquist I'd.
Ball game followed the othe,
sports. Grand Marais' played! the
visitors, composed chiefly of for.
estersx: One of the American Legion
band boys saplayed. The score was Il
to s in favor Of the home team:
Picture show all day and Ere
works and dance at night.
1t was a glorious Fourth. Tn
crowd was probably tine largest tina:
ever attended celebration of thi:
kind in Grand Marais. May we hav'
many more.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-07-07
STATE ROAD-BIDS CLOSE
So.
TO
CONTRAC
TORS
STATE ROAD-BlDS CLOSE

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office Of the County Auditor of
Cook County, Minnesota, until July
80. 1921, for the construction Of Job
No. 1908, State Road No. 1, from Cross
River (so-called) westerly to the coun-
ty line about 8.124 miles which in
wolves the following items: -.
Excavation g. $50 cubic yards. Solid
rock l. 674 cubic yards; loose rock,
4:99S cubic yards Overhaul (if any :.
Monoluthic and other culverts as per
plan. ...:5-
Plans and spe ecifications may be ex-
amined at the office Of the County Au.
ditor, Grand eMarais. or at the office of
the State Highway Department, 920
Guardian Life Building, st. Paul, Min
~nesota. Blue Prints Of plans may be
obtained from the State Highway De
partment at Bidders expense. y
The right is reserved to. reject any
or all bids: and to waive any defects
Bids must be accompanied by certified
check, payable to the County Treas
urers for at least 5, per cent of the
amount of the proposal.
H% =. - Il IT. I. CARTER,
s X; - i County Auditor
+. \ ~ :. - j 8 "a, : ~ ~ Cook County, Mimi
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-07-07
H0WATT CONVICTED BY JURY

Kansas Miner Guilty Of Misdemeanor
in Calling Strike. -as. /
Columbus, Kan.-Alexander Howat
and August Dorchy, president and vice
president of the Kansas Miners union,
were found guilty of violating the Kan.
sas Industrial court law criminally by
calling strike by jury in the Chero-
kee County district court
The jury found Howat and Dorchy
guilty of misdemeanor.
Although Howat has. been convicted
of several otfenses, in connection with
the calling of strikes and his defiance
of the industrial court, this was his
first conviction by jury.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-07-07
AUTOMOBILE CLUB TO PICNIC
Ar THE PIGEON RIVER BRIDGE

The Cook County Automobile Club
will entertain the Port Arthur Club
at picnic to be held at the Pigeon
river bridge next Sunday, July 10TH.
The lunch has been arranged for
except that the ladies are req tested
to bring cake. Bring your own knife
and fork and spoon, unless you want
to eat with your fingers.
1t was first intended that the pic
mic should be held at the falls, but
as the grounds are so small there it
was decided to meet at theb ridge
1t will be held on the American side.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-07-07

leader; Smith of South Carolina, Over
man of North Carolina and Broussard
OF Louisiana, Democrats.
Senators Borah and Johnson were
understood to have centered their
fight on Mr. Taft's legal training, ex-
perience and qualifications. According
to reports from the Senate chamber
Senator Johnson was said to have de-
clared that Mr.. Taft's appointment was
purely political" A similar charge,
it was reported, was made by Senator
BOrah
Democrats Lead Defense.
The defense of Mr.. Taft, it was said,
was led by Democrats. Senator On
derwood said Mr.. Taft had made him
self beloved by the South" adding
that this sentiment was due largely to
Mr.. Taft's appointment, when Presi-
dent, Of Southerner, the late Chief
Justice White, to the highest judicial
position Of the country.
Mr.. Taft's legal learning was praised,
It was said, by Senators Knox and Will
lis, the latter referring to his expert
ence on the bench in Ohio.
Many Years in Service.
Mr.. Taft is the first man in the ma
tion's history to be chosen for the high
est office. in both the executive and
judicial branches of the government.
For more than thirty years prior to
his retirement from. the presidency in
1913 he had been almost constantly in
public service. %>~.4,> .,s.sH ( -
Throughout all of his public career,
hope that he might some day be.
come chief Justice is said by Mr.
Taft's close friends to have been the
aspiration nearest his heart It is
| said he, always felt himself better fitted
by temperament to service in the Judi.
ciary than in the executive branch >ot
the government, and that when in 1910
fortune brought him the opportunity t.
appoint a chief Justice, he would glad,
" have changed places with the mar
he selected: and now succeeds. .:s ~.