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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-25

FRanFoad NO 2 team HoWevcr.
they sdefeaieds them the twosncs:
;ceeding games the match Three
games were also attached by for:
felt from the Fairmont Supply Co:
johbdng department team hich
failed to fill its place on the sche-
.dule- The Consolidation team is
leading the league with a percent-
age of $40, with thirty,two games
won and one lost.
Tomorrow they meet the two
teams representing the Mononga-
hela Power & Railway CO., one
from the electrical distribution de
partment and the other from the
railway department On account
of the resumption of work here.
Mr.. wha1ey is endeavoring to ar
range for a change in schedule to
allow them to also meet the Mon
ongahela Railroad No. team.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-25
From Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Martin
and the latter's sister, Miss Mar
garet Fleming, have returned
from an automobile trip to AL
lance, -Ohio, and other points in
the state of Ohio They also mo-
tored to Indianapolis, Ind. They
were joined by Mrs. Lucy Elem
ing, the mother of Mrs. Martin
and Miss Fleming, who was on an
visit at Alliance with her
son, Claude Fleming, and family.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-25
IhjfIi38 Oedlcate q i1ap en-

Which slated or Septen bers,
tomoHow.
VIII DeeIeatesc HAP
Rev. James e. Scott o.;
W.. Vas, VIII speak
Sunday morning at the dedication
OF the Teverbaugh Chapel, which
was recently completed. An all
day meeting is planned and lunch
will be served to everyone on the
church ground.
Personals
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kann &C
companied their neice, Miss Jaunita
Collins, who was their guest, to
Tuesday evening, from
where she will leave for her home
in Detroit, Mich.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mason
and family returned Wednesday,
after spending week with the
formers parents near Wyatt
Paul Borgess., manager OF the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-25

local ton buil ding, returned
"Wednesday from al two week va
cation spent hi Atlantic City,
~. New York City and Boston,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-25
For Mrs. Smith

For Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Dorsey P. Fitch is enter
isining at bridge this afternoon at
her home on the Country Club
J road to honor her sister, Mrs.
Frederick o. Smith of Cleveland.
who is her guest.
Class to Meet
The Winona Bible Class will
meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Riggs
at s101S Lowell street. a large
attendance is expected. The class
ssheld an enjoyable outing at an up
ssriyer camp last week, and as a
result, a fine attendance is expect
ed tonight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-25
Week End Guests

"A The Misses Mary and Ella Lyons
of Uniontown, Pa, will arrive here
today for a week end visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Amos at their home
on Locust avenue. Mrs. Amos has
just returned from Morris Cross
Roads, Pa. where she was the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Cans, at their summer
home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-25

On Motor Trip
81 Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hall and
daughters. the Misses Louise and
Martha, and son Hugh and Mrs.
Halls sister, Mrs. G.. L. GiIhart,
are leaving in the morning for mo
tor trip to Berkeley Springs. w.
Va. where they will spend several
weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-25
ONE KILLED M STORM !.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 20
One person dead, three seriously
injured and property loss
variously estimated from 81 $4,000
to S250.0O05was the toll Of q terri
fic windstorm which swept a part
of Louisville and Jacksonville,
Ind, early today following a rain
and electrical disturbance.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-06-27
MRS, SMALL DIES
Wife of Illinois Governor Stricken AZ
Husband is Acquitted.

Kankakee H.. June 2I.-MrS. Id;
Moore Small wife of Governor Len w
Small, of Illinois. died here. She Wa
81 years Old.
Mrs. Small was stricken with apnl,
leAy Saturday m!@h durili=, he eXCt.i-
Iaent incident to the celebrar.oIl ot
friends and fellow t0wnSmpE of ths
governor as u result Of h ., aCquitta
that afternoon after his long trial a
Waukegan, on the charge OF embezZl
ing state funds. With her at the time
of her death was The governor anC
their three children, Leslie and Budt
Small and Mrs. \. +. IngleSh.
From the moment of Mrs. Smalls
collapse physicians offered no encOur
agement. She had suffered for some
time with high blood pressure and he,
condition was believed to have beer
aggravated by the strain Of he gov.
ernor'S trial
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-06-27
A Farmer Cured Or Rheumatism

n man lrvlIs on ;aIm nEs.I 49,
cane in sholt time ago completely
dout led up with rheumatism. | hand
ed him a b .trie Of Chamberlain S
Liulmcnt anc told him to use it
freely" says C. P Ray,ier, Pattcr
Mills, N. Y. "a few days later he
walked into the store as straight as
a string and handed ME a dollar say
ing. give me another bottle of Cham
berlain's Liniment: l want it In the
house all the time FOR it cured me
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-06-27
The Road to Happiness

You must keep we'll il you wish to
be happy. When constipated take
one or two Of Chamberlain Tablets
Immediately after supper. They
cause a gentle movement Of the
h0waIs
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-06-27
NEW STORE TO OPEN

F. H. Jones & Co., announce the
opening of their store on Race
street in the building formerly oc-
cnpied by the Cambridge Monu-
mental Works, 124 Race street with
complete line of shoes, hosiery,
notions and groceries,. One pound
of sugar given free with all pur-
chases amounting to $1.00. cash.
Call and see us before buying.
r. Fl. JONES & co.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-06-27
Hit by Train While Countino Mo
Train Kills a Sleeping Youth.

Berwicl:. Pa, June 2I.-Carl Bellies
aged Is, of Hicks Ferry, was cut t.
pieces by passenger train on the
I.ackuwanna railroad. The boy ap
rarently WAS asleep on the tracks
when the engineer saw him as the
train rounded a curve
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-06-27
MAN, 112. DIES FROM FALL
Believed Oldest Person Ever Reported
in Accidental Death"

Pittsburgh, Pa, June 21-Hale ant
hearty ut the age of 112 years, Michae
LepSk died from injuries received il
g fall while out walking.
1t WAS Mr.. Lepski's daily custom t.
so for IL stroll, and it was while re
turning from one of them that he slip
ped and fell, injuring his right foot
Infection developed. Records at the
coronerS office show LepSki is the old
est perS,n ever to be reported in ALE
gheny county as an accidental death
and Coroner McGreg,r is Of the Opin
ion his case sets a record for the en-
tire country.
Hit by Train While Counting Money
Easton Pa, June 27.-Alex. Dert
ock, 30 years old, of Alpha. n j., was
instantly killed when he was struck b..
Il passenger train on the Lehigh VALLEY
railroad, about two miles from here
He was walking across the tracks anC
had his head down counting money
when he was struck
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
The Imperial.
Cotton Bed Co.
l24 South Washington

This concern located at the above
address, is being operated by Mr..
Dow Webb. who has had 10 years
experience as u mttress manufacturer
though quite young, this concern
is fast growing institution that de-
mands the attention Of the people In
the town in which 1t operates-Ard-
more is proud of such concern.
Mr.. Webb says: 1T is not always
the Oldest firm that has the latest
and most modern ideas and we will
agree with him-when We think OF the
late and more modern machinery that
Is being put in use every day. by the
men that are keeping abreast OF the
times.
Sanitation Is 4 great feature in the
making Of a mattress-no longer Is
this article made by hand-even the
cotton is not touched after II enters
the machincs-it is handled by air
compression which aids in its purifi'
cation-this method also prevents the
cotton from becoming lumpy and by
weaving the fibcrs together in order
that better and more comfortable
bed may be had.
You would not eat unclean food
neither should you sleep on an un'
clean mattress-there should be- just
as much precaution about the bed
for the child as the food or milk It
takes into Its stomach. Mattress clean.
Ing or renovating Is particular and
careful job and should be done BY
machinery that will destroy all VI the
germs and clean US well.
II Is not at all wise to throw away
your old mattress-but II Is more
economical and Just as sanitary to
have our old one renovated and re.
covercd-providcd you have II done
by an experienced person--try The
Imperial Cotton Bed Company, at
i2+ South Washington Street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17

charming as ever, comes to the Liberty
Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday in the
Mark of Cain. a murder mystery
story, swift Of m0yement and rich in
thrilling situations. 1t is a Pathe Play
let, re-edited in three reels from a Pathe
feature success Of several years ago.
1t is a perturbation of Carolyn Wells
novel.
The unraveling Of the mystery, which
includes proving the innocencs of the
hero and the guilt of the william, is
done after clever fashion TO the tune
of rattling fast action. And let the fact
that there is a good romance woven
throughout not be overlooked.
George Fitzmaurice directed "The
Mark Of Cain" Antonio Moreno is the
dashing. daring hero. Other important
parts are in the capable hands Of John
Sa'nrolis. J. Fl. Gilmour and Olive
Stokes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
a4HEAIRESs a4H!l:!'!,!I!|;!!Ss

Rex Ingram. the Metro director who
sprang into fame with his filming OF
The Four Horsemen of the Apoca-
lyPse, says that IT was no easy matter
to establish the New England atmos.
phere in his latest production for Metro,
Turn to the Right" adapted for the
screen by Mary OIIara and June Ma.
this from the John Golden stage sue.
cess by Winchell Smith and John l..
Hazzard.
In California" he says, sweet.
hearts keep tryst under a date palm,
season their love with strolls beneath
the pepper trees. kill colds by shifting
the camphor trees and live happily ever
after amongst the oranges and lemons.
1t was red letter day when one of
my men discovered a weeping willow
to background the big love scene be.
tween Alice Terry and Jack Mulhall.
And days, even weeks, were spent in
searching for other suitable locations. "
Turn to the Right is now showing
at the Princess Theatre.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
SMALL GIRL BITTEN
ON CHEEK BY DOG

Nina Mae Garrison. the 5-year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs T. f.. Garri
son, S01 Hargrove street. was bitten
by dog. believed to have been af
fected with rabies, Sunday afternoon
While playing near her home. The dog
was killed and the head sent to the
state laboratory for analysis.
The little girl was bitten in the right
cheek and on her hands the fangs of
the dog going in almost an inch in the
cheek.
She was up and playing Monday and
apparently unaffected by the bite. The
child is undergoing treatment at Har.
dy sanltarum.
1t is understood that the dog bit sew
81 dogs in that neighborhood Sun.
day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
ROTARIANS TO NAME
DIRECTORS WEDNESDAY

Nominees for the election of direct
ors of the Rotary club will be voted
on at Wednesdays meeting of the
club at Hotel Ardmore
From a group Of Is Rotarans, in
Guiding Earl Brown. II. l.. Crockett,
Tom Frame Edward Gait, Frank
Gates. Guy Harris, r. A. Hefner, ].
W. Kruger, l.. II. Love, Gaylord Nell
son, John r. Pollock. Arthur Straeh-
ley. c. r.. Sykes, Olin w Wolverton
and Mort Woods, five will be elected
as directors. The directors in turn
will name the new officers, prior to
the next meeting, April rs, and on
that date the officers will be installed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17

and colorful appearance with numbers
Of large cakes in elaborate decoration,
Easter eggs and flowers. The market
was held for the benefit of the eniow
ment fund of the club and Mrs Charles
Won Weise, chairman, stated that the
money derived from the market was
far in excess Of the expectations Of the
cO.anl,.tec IN charge. Members o. the
committee who assisted and who were
responsible for the success of the mar
dlet, were Mrs. c. H. Woodruff chair
man, who had charge of the market
Charles Won Weise, Mrs. d. +. Allen.
Mrs. Denny Fitzgerald and Mrs. Mag
gle Foster.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
KLAN INFORMS OFFICERS OF
MURDER; JURY TO PROBE

DELAND. Fla.-The Volusia county
grand jury here are ready to investigate
the killing OF William A. Shields, aged
so. formerly OF Moline. Ills. near here
in February. Mrs. Alice L. Shields.
the widow, and Pete Smith, are In Jail
charged with murder. Mrs Shields was
arrested as result of Ku Klux Klan
information the authorities said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
Excentional Procram Prepared

The Mission study class Of the Broad.
way Methodist church will meet at the
church on Tucsily afternoon when II
very interesting program, in charge of
Mrs ]. W. Richardson, the subject be.
ing. the Power Of Prejudice. The de.
votional will he lead by Mrs. w. r.
Shackeford and Mrs. G. G. Caldwell
will give solo. Face to Face" Mrs.
s. L. Smith will discuss the Power or
Prejudice" and Mrs. VIII Scrivner will
discuss "the Antidote for Prejudice"
Mrs Nettie Jones. Race Prejudice"
Mrs. Marvin Franklin. Sins OF Child.
hood" Mrs. ]. NJ. Lanford, Religious
Prejudice"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
HALF-HOLIDAY FOR
BALL SEASON OPENER

Mayor r. a. Hefner has declared a
half-holiday Wednesday and has issued
a proclamation to that effect in OBJ
servance Of the opening of the TO
league baseball season.
Ardmore will play Cleburne on that
date and many fans from the Texas
city will be here to boost their team.
From indications there will be a rec
ord attendance for the opening game
and with the general interest mani
tested thus far. Ardmore is beginning
one of its most successful ball sea.
sons.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
Successful Market Held

one OF the most attractive. as we'll
as one Of the most successful, from
financial standpoint was the Easter
market OF the Ryonis Club held Satur.
day at the Whiteman and Simpson
store. The tables presented a very gay
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
Mrs. johnson Returns

Mrs. Roy Johnson and son Otey, re.
turned Saturday from an extended trip
to California where they were Wis
ting with relatives in Los Angeles
and enjoyed many trips TO the various
resorts of California. One especially en-
joyable trip was made to the Catalina
Islands. The trip extended over a
period Of six weeks and was unusually
delightful and beneficial to Master Otey
who gained several pounds In weight
Nrs. Johnson said Mr.. johnson met
them in ElPaso and the party returned
home by motor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
Jewish Ladies' Aid to Meet.

Mrs. Gus Fischl will entertain the
members OF the Jewish Ladies Aid So.
ciety at her home s2i B street, north.
west; on Tuesday afternoon at three
o'c'.rl'. this being a special meeting.
Mrs a. Solomon and Mrs Sam Yaffle
VIII be- assistant hostessss.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
PORTRAIT ARTIST HERE.

G. Allen Lainson, former New York
photographer. trecently Of Dallas). ar
rived at the Hotel Arimore Saturday
evening. Mr.. Lainson will spend few
days here making portraits in private
homes. 11-l
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
Society Personals

Mrs. Arthur Streahley and Mrs Car
ry Maxwell have returned from an ex-
tended visit in Boston where they spent
the Easter holidays with Miss Caroline
Streahley and Miss Elizabeth Maxwell
who are attending the Abbott Academy
ut Andover, Mass.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
,rlmo-o Girls in MAY Festival

'TTT1N"" VfTIS III NITN TFSIIVUT
Misses Eloise Sandin and Gussie Lee
Sullivan, Ardmore students at the Uni.
versity of Oklahoma, have been selected
attendants TO the Queen of Nay at the
annual pageant at the school this year.
Miss Lucille Westfall OF Chickasha is
May Queen this year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
AdelpiOs

A picture of unusual dramatic
strength, IL George Melfords produc.
tion, Moran of the Lady Lefty" Par.
amounts latest offering featuring Dor
othy Dalton which scored big sue.
cess at the Adelphos Theatre yesterday.
This is dramatic story of the sea.
with scenes along the coast of Norway,
i'm Magdalena Bay, Mexico, and along
the waterfront Of San Francisco. The
principal action takes place aboard two
sailing vessels, one a trader and the
other smuggling ship, commanded by
Captain Kitchell, murderous tyrran-
ical seaman. Ramon Laredo, played by
Rudolph Valentino, Is a society man,
who has been shanghaied. and forced
to join kitchell's crew. On the other
vessel, which becomes a derelict, Is
Moran, a girl Of the sturdy, rough, sea.
faring type. Kitchell finds the dere.
lict, Moran is carried aboard the Ra-
mon, and from then on ensues series
Of highly dramatic complications
which makes the average spectator grip
his seat and lose himself in the realism
of the picture.
Dorothy Dalton was excellent in the
role of Moran, While Mr.. Valentino
gave a powerful portrayed OF Ramon.
The support generally, was of the best.
I iharfy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
BASEBALL \

Opening game Wednesday, Ardmore
~ Clebnrue. Buy tickets from the
ladies' Monday and Tuesday. 1I-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
"Made in Ardm0re''

Do you know know what commodi.
ties are manufactured in your home
town-lf not read this list-boost the
home town and ask for the products
that have the Ardmore Label.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17

SPRING STYLE FOR 1922 IN
SPORT COAT AND PRIDE MODELS
AT HARTNITT'S BANKRUPT SALE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17

Mrs. ]. w. Barnes Of S2l Z street.
northwest, left Sunday with her two
children to visit for a time with her
mother Mrs. Crawford, Wynnewood.
Mrs. Barnes will join Mr.. Barnes in
Dallas sometime in May. where they
will make their future home.
Mrs Harry Lee Crockett, Jr., and
Mr. A. O. Hoefeld of New Orleans who
was tn guest Of Mr.. Crockett over the
weekend. returned to the University
Monday afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17

Mir. and Mrs. w. +. Lindsay were
hosts on Sunday morning with an Eas-
ter breakfast at their home, 1923 X
street, southwest, honoring Miss Maud
Hall of Dallas, the guest Of Mrs. b. A.
Simpson. The daintiest of white and
gold colors were carried out in the ap.
pointments of the breakfast for which
Easter flowers were used in the dec
orations. Seated with Mr.. and Mrs
Lindsey were the following guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. b. a. Simpson.
Miss Maud Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gait.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lee Crockett.
Mr. and Mrs. John Dexter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
Liberty

Irene Castle, wearing some beautiful
gowns, and as exquisite, graceful and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17

The first of the after-Lenton affairs
TO be announced is the afternoon at
bridge, the first of a series, which was
given this afternoon by Mrs. Lucian
Hoard and Mrs. Bud Heard, at the
home of Mrs. Lucian Hoard. 43l
street, southwest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-17
SOCIETY NEWS
Phone 538
- Phone 538 -

lfesumins the seasons social activ-
tiles after the Lenton period of quiet.
ude, many delightful spring parties are
announced for this week and next.
each day marking the enjoyment of
one or more gay parties. Beginning to-
day Mrs. b. A. Simpson entertained
with another very delightful luncheon,
complimenting her house guest. Miss
Maud Hall, who has been the inspira.
ton for number of very pretty af-
talrs which are to continue this week.
+ + j.
On Tuesday, Mrs. Joel Buchanan and
Mrs, J, L. Williams will entertain with
a luncheon at the home of the latter.
with Miss Maud Hall as honor guest.
on Wednesday Mrs. j. b. Moore will
entertain for Miss Hall with u lunch.
con at her home 1873 G Street. south
west. Again on Wednesday afternoon
. Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. Mrs. Williams
will entertain with bridge party The
event of Thursday will be the bridge
luncheon given for Miss Hall by Mrs.
John r. Dexter. Mrs. r. A. Hefner
will entertain the members Of the
Thursday Bridge club; ON Friday after
Noun Mrs c. l.. Anderson will conclude
the weeks social affairs with bridge
Luncheon at her home, Hillside, when
Miss Hall will be the honoree, the date
to be announced tomorrow
! !. I.
Mrs. Sherwood Entertains for Guests.
Mrs. Frank Sherwood entertained
with three tables of bridge this after
noon at her home. 223 B street, south
west, honorng Mrs. Lamar Young Of
Burkburnet and Miss Mary Young Of
Dallas. Spring flowers and ferns were
used very prettily throughout the
rooms and a dainty two course lunch
con was served ut the conclusion of
the games.
!. !, ::
The first of the after Lenton affairs
to be announced is the afternoon at
bridge, the first of a series which was
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-04
ASK FOR PAPERS
nv the Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 4.-The house
judiciary committee decided today to
ask the house for authority to sub
poena witnesses and to obtain papers
requested by Representative Keller,
Republican, Minnesota, in prosecut-
ing his impeachment charges against
Attorney General Daug herty.
In taking this step the committee
acceded to the plea of Mr.. Keller
who had contended he could not
proceed unless he got possession OF
papers from the department Of jus
tice and could force the attendance
of witnesses.
Chairman Volstead announced that
the formal hearings would begin
Tuesday, December IL, and that the
committee with power to administer
oath, "would grind away as fast as
possible"
Jackson H. Ralston, counsel 10Y
Mr.. Keller, was requested by the
chairman to submit list of the doc
uments desired. Mr.. Keller said that
with favorable house action on the
committee request he would be ready
with his case next week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-04

Washington, Dec. 4.-The nomi-
nation of Pierce Butler, St. Paul at
torney, to be an associate justice Of
the supreme court failed of confir-
nation by the senate today in the
close of the extra session and a
denomination in the regular session
was made necessary. Senators La
Toilette, Republican, Wisconsin and
Norris, Republican, Nebraska, OBJ
jected. to immediate confirmation
and forced over the nomination. y
A statement opposing Mr.. Buffers
confirmation, filed recently with the
judiciary committee, was referred 70
by Senator aFollette, and he was
Joined by Senator Norris in demand
ing that the persons making the state
ment be given a hearing. Under these
circumstances, the leaders decided to
, attempt no action today.
The statement filed with the com
mitee related to Mr.. Buffers alleged
connection with railroads and other
corporations, and also with political
leaders in his home city. = \
After passing over Mr.. Butler.
nomination, the senate confirmed
about 1,700 other appointments, in
cluding 1900 army officers.
Among the nominations confirmed
was that of Miss Lucille Atche rson OF
Columbus, Ohio,- to be secretary OF
legation. She is the first woman eve,
appointed to the diplomatic corps.