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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19. 1913

400 JOB SEEKERS WANT APPOINTMENTS

Democrats Beseeched For Places Created By Income Tax Law. SHOW REFERENCES Commissioner Osborn Postpones Job Granting Until Next January. BY SIDNEY ESPEY. WASHINGTON, Nov. Id The army Of hungry office seekers, which flooded Washington when the Democratic administration took the reins of government, has begun to feast on the jobs created in the income tax section of the new tariff law, of which there are 400. Of course the 400 vacancies will not afford positions for all the jobless Democrats who invaded the National Capital in search of office, but the Income tax provision of the tariff bill will enable the administration to diminish by 400 the vast army that has demanded reward for its work in support of the party. The work of appointing worthy Democrats to these 400 jobs, regularly falls on Commissioner of Internal Revenue Osborn under whose bureau the income tax will be gathered. Osborn will have plenty of time to consider all applications and it is not iiiceiy inai me appointments win De made until January when the work of collecting the income tax will begin. Makes One Appointment. Commissioner Osborn alraady has made one appointment. He has made L F Speer of Rangor, Pa., deputy commissioner of internal revenue in charge of income tax collections. Mr. Speer will take the oath of office in a few days and will at once get down to the work of organizing the income tax office. It is likely that he will recommend certain appointments to Commissioner Osborn, but before an applicant gets a job his appointment must be O. K.d by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. The four hundred jobs to be filled include three classes, agents, deputy collectors and inspectors. The salaries will range from $10 a day to $1,200 a year. As government positions go, these income tax jobs are regarded as very desirable, and the fights that will be waged for them will be battles royal among the eager Democrats. Clerks in the office of Commissioner Osborn estimate conservatively that there are already more than four thousand applicants for the four nundred jobs, or about ten applicants for each job. Some of the applicants have appeared at the treasury department w ith long lists of recommendations resembling pages from a city directory. One applicant had the endorsement of all Democrats in his home town and nearly ail in his home county. His list also included half the prominent Democrats in his home state, fortified with the endorsement of a large percentage of the Democrats in congress. A clerk read over the lifts and smilingly remarked to the jobhunter that if he could get as many votes as endorsements he would stand a good show for the presidency. Qualifications Needed. All applicants must show they are citizens of the United States before they will receive one whit of consideration. Then it is up to them to show they have good moral character and are not addicted to the use of intoxi cating liquors or drugs. I tils must De supported by eviderice. If the applicant has been convicted of crime, he need not waste time trying to get a job, for the government don't want him. The income tax collectors will be under Commissioner Osborn and allied in a certain measure with internal revenue collectors. As everybody knows that internal revenue tax collectors are men of sobriety and good character, so Uncle Sam wants everybody to know the same of the income tax collectors. Internal revenue collectors destroy Illicit whiskey stills and bring to justice the makers of moonshine Hlcker." It would not be at all seemly to have one branch of Osborn's force so engaged and the other branch, the income tax men. drinking "llcke" and breaking the law. Further, the income tax collectors must be able to see. hear and talk as well as any man and any defect of limb, hearing, sight or speech may put an applicant out of the running. If any such a defect would interfere with his duties, he need not go to the trouble of applying. r CITY STATISTICS Marriage License. Fred Matte, 68. farmer. Fountain City and Rose Blickwedel, 49, city. Deaths and Funerals. YOUNG Ralph Young, 30, died at the home of his aunt. Mrs. Lydia Hunter, in Chicago, Monday morning. The body will be brought to this city Thursday. The funeral will be held at the Jordan, McManus and Hunt chapel Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. PARSHALL The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Parshall. who died at her home, 306 North Fifteenth street, this morning will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be In the Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at any time. She is survived by the husband, four sons and a daughter. HUNT The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Majors Hunt, who died at her home in Indianapolis, was held at St. Mary's chuvch at 9 o'clock this morning. Father Duffy had charge of the services. Interment was made in Earlham cemetery. FLATLEY Mrs. Bridget Flatley. 57, widow of the late John Flatley. a prominent farmer of the county, died early this morning at her home six miles north of the city. She Is survived by four sons, John, William, Peter and Lake Flatley. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's church. The Rev. Father W. J. Cronln will have charge of the services. Friends may call at any time. CAVENY Wilmer Caveny. who lived with his father, John Caveny. in this city, was killed In an explosion at Indianapolis Monday afternoon. The body, will be brought to Richmond for burial. Arrangements for the funeral have not been made.

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Editor's Note The citizenship of Indiana today is deploring the fact that the state is in debt. This is evidenced by the numerous calls made on county treasurers during the last few years and the negotiations of a huge loan a few years ago. In today's article of "Incidents Concerning Richmond," the writer, Henry Hoover, one of the first settlers of the town, tells of the debts contracted shortly after the first constitutional convention hold at Cordyon and predicts that it will take the Hoosier state many years to pay off the debt. The condition of the state treasury at the present is a mute acknowledgement that Mr. Hoover's prediction, set down in writing almost a century ago has been fulfilled. Today's article deals with the war of 1812; tells of the first petit jury, of which he was a member; of the first military company organized in Wayne county; of the birth of prejudice against Friends, as a result of their doctrine against war; of the crowded condition of the old jail at Salisbury, first Wayne county seat; the 1812 earthquake; the first constitutional convention in 1816, when Indiana was admitted to the union; of the writer's election as state representative, and of the letting of contracts for constructions of turnpikes, and canals, which placed Indiana's financial condition in the sad straights, from which it has not, to this day, entirely recovered. In the year 1812, war was declared against England and a strip of territory, having in 1809 been purchased from the Indians on the western part of Wayne county and being in 1812 sparsely settled and the Indian! being then considered unfriendly, fear was entertained for these new settlers. It was during this period that our county courts were organized and I remember as being one of the first petit Jurymen, ever empanelled and sworn in this county to try a criminal case. The court room was a lot of woodland belonging to Richard Rue, Benjamin Park, of Vincennes presided. A certain boy had stolen a pocket knife from the store of John Smith, who had perhaps $100 worth of goods in his cabin, and after hearing the evidence and the charge, forcibly made by James Noble, prosecutor for the territory, we, the jury, retired into the woods and there seated on a log, I read the Indictment, that the said boy, with force of arms, did feloniously steal, take and carry away, eto. When I put the question, whether we would find the said boy guilty, as charged in the indictment, Jeremiah Gox, who was one of the panel, wilh much gravely observed: "That he supposed the boy did steal the knife, but he did not think It quite so bad." War Brought Trouble. The war brought its troubles with it, especially to the Friends, who refused to participate in the defense of the frontiers, General Harrison, who was then governor of the territory, addressed a letter to General George G. Hunt, of Wayne county, offering him aid in men to guard our frontier, if he (General Hunt) requested such aid. In reply he informed General Harrison that he could defend the frontier of the county and furnish him a company besides. In consequence of this information, General Harrison ordered a company to be raised to join General Hull, at Dayton, O. A sufficient number offered their services as volunteers, but as such a move could not include the Quakers a draft was ordered and among those drafts were a few Quakers, who, refusing the march, or furnish substitutes, their property was seized and sold and the money applied to I know not what purpose. After marching to Dayton, they were ordered to return to the frontier of our territory. When the war commenced the Quakers stood fair in our newly settled country but when it was ascertained that they would not fight a general prejudice was brought to bear against them. They were viewed as enemies, as Tories, and the finger of reprobation was continually pointed at them. At this period, it was ordered by the military dynasty that blockhouses be built at certain points on our frontier. Drafts were ordered to perform the service, and I, among others was drafted to perform an eightday's tour. Being then a member of the society, a compliance would have ejected me from the church, and moreover would have brought trouble on the minds of my parents, who had taught me that all wars were antichristian and contrary to the doctrines of Jesus Christ. Fined For His Stand. A court martial adjudged a fine of $16 against me and a sergeant drove off my sheep and sold them. Others were used more severe. Not having property on which to levy, their bodies were seized and cast into the jails at Salisbury in the dead of winter. Here D. F. Sackett acquired to himself honors for which service he was handsomely rewarded afterwards, being three times elected county recorder and had he used good economy might now be among the most wealthy of our citizens instead of an object of our pity. The jail had neither chimney, stove or bed and Dr. Sackett carried and handed through the gates, hot bricks and coffee, bed clothes and etc.. to keep the prisoners from freezing. They were for weeks confined in jail, but ultimately discharged but not until public opinion had begun to do its work of mercy. Elliott Runs For Life. An old man by the name of Jacob Elliott has spoken freely of the conduct of the military board he was arrested for treason, tried and condemned to be shot, but in mercy an opportunity was given him to run which he hastily embraced. The years 1793 and '94 was the reign of terror in France and on a small scale the year 1813 was the reign of terror in Wayne county. The military dynasty here wished to exterminate the Quakers and had they possessed the power, confiscation of land, fire and fagots would have been the means to gratify their malicious and hellish purpose. It was during the war that the rocking of the earth was so sensibly felt and their minds so fearfully alarmed, it was in many cases as a call to prepare for death and many could date their conversion nd acceptance with God from their convictions produce by the shaking of the earth. " .

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Town of 1806 During the war some of the preachers went from appointment to appointment, armed with a gun and knife, a singular kind of gospel armor, but perhaps very well adapted to the kind of gospel preached. The Jewish doctrine of "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth," was instituted and the mild and loving doctrines of Jesus were, for a season, suspended. Wayne county lost, during the war, four of her citizens, two men and two boys, together with a few horses. It may not be out of place here to enter my solemn protest against this cannish mode of settling difficulties between nations. Our troubles grew out of a treaty held with the Indians, in which they were cheated out of a tract of land in their country, or at least in the bounds of the territory purchased was different from their exploitations. But they had to yield to superior force The Indian war became general from the lakes to Florida. Its influence on the minds of the people has had its day, has elected two presidents and the late war of aggression against Mexico. I believe, ttfat when the spirit of Christianity, exerts its proper influence over the minds of individuals and especially over the minds of public men, in their public capacity, war will cease throughout the Christian world. A Solemn Mockery. That the appointment of chaplains in the army and navy is a solemn mockery and should be repudiated by every religious denomination on earth. I, moreover, believe that the period is advancing when ministers of the gospel will find it their duty before God to declare war, murder, and every kind of human butchery, sinful and expel from the church such transgressors as well as those who perform ordinary work on the Sabbath day. I would not be understood to say that no warrior can find admittance Into the Kingdom of Heaven, but I do say that the promises are as good for the liar, the drunkard, or ldolator, as for him; and neither have any better promise than the lake of fire and brimstone. Indiana Made State. In the year 1816 a constitutional convention met in the village of Corydon and formed for the territory a constitution which was ratified by congress and Indiana accepted as one of these states of the union. James Noble and Walter Taylor were the first United States senators; William Hendricks, the first representative and Jonathan Jennings the first governor. Having been appointed a Justice of the peace by Theodore Posey, Governor of the territory, and seeing offices created for such as could get them, I unfortunately acquired a taste for political affairs. I say, unfortunately, because, taken all together, it is more like stooping than climbing, does not pay for the wear and tear of mind, of conscience and often engen. ders strife and animosity which time cannot heal. ' Elected Representative. In the presidential campaign of 1824 I took active ground for J. Q. Adams, who failing before the people was elected by the House of Representatives. I was the same year elected a representative and met my associates in January 1825, in Indianapolis, it being the first session at that place. Between 1825 and 1831 I was six times elected. When in 1832 I left the legislature the state was clear of debt, had $12,000 in the treasury and the country was in a prosperous condition, but a new scene was ripening before us. Internal improvement my the state legislature was becoming daily more popular and political partisanship and public plunder was to be Introduced into all the machinery of the state government. Deplores Public Plunder. Here again, I ask leave to enter my solemn protest against the acts and deeds of the state legislature and those who figure conspicuously in the work of ruin. Before this wretched and ruinous policy could succeed, the minds of the masses had to be prepared for it and fitting instruments were soon enlisted in the damnable scheme. Among them may be named Noah Noble, David Wallace, Elisha Long, Achilles Williams. C. B. Smith. O. H. Smith and Milton Clapp. David P. Holloway, with many other stock jobbers, who desired to have a private way to the pockets of the people and to the public treasury. These hungry hounds, these Cormorants, in public speeches, in correspondence with men of influence and who were personally interested in this knavish system, caused many to swallow the infernal bait, misled by miserable hacks and dishonor rabble rousers. Start Work on Canal. A bill in 1833 was passed, for the completion of canals, railroads and turnpikes, to have completed which would have cost the state $50,000,000 The work on all these lines was to be commenced simultaneously, with superintendents on each work, and engineers to aid in putting them under contract, with one principle engineer at a salary of $4,000 per annum. Fund commissioners were sent to the eastern states to negotiate loans, sell state bonds and comit outrages on the state, to recapitulate which would demonstrate that either knavery or downright stupidity had seized the helm of state and that a mighty rush was making to sink the craft, cargo and crew. The bonds of the state to the amount of several millions of dollars were sold on a credit to irresponsible companies and in a short time it was found compulsory to take such collateral securities as the companies could command, among these securities being an old soap factpry, town lots, ten feet tder water, a sawmill and a tract of land in the state of Georgia. together with certain shares in broken banking companies. ARE FAITHFUL TO REPUBLICAN PARTY ALBANY, N. Y.. Nov. 19. J. P. Morgan and company, William Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie were among those w ho heavily contributed to the fund used by the Republican state central committee in the recent campaign. The report filed with the secretary of state today show s tha $112,000 was spent. J. P. Morgan and company contributed $15,000; William Rockefeller, $10,000; John Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie, $5,000, each, and Henry W. Taft gaTe750.

FREDERICK ALLEN

MAY GO TO PARIS New York Lawyer Mentioned For Ambassadorship to France. PARIS, Nov. 19 The newspaper "Martin" announced today that it has secured positive information that Wm. F. McCombs, democratic national chairman, has definitely refused the American ambassadorship to France. Frederick Allen, a New York lawyer, is mentioned as the probable successor to Myron T. Herrick, the present ambassador. Frederick Allen was born at Auburn, N. Y., in IS59, was educated at Yale and was admitted to the bar in 1882. He was U. S. commissioner of patents from 1901 to 1907 and is an authority on patent law. LATE MARKET NEWS NEW YORK STOCK QUOTATIONS Furnished by Correll and Tno&ipsou. 1. O. O. F. Bldg. Phone 1446. Am. Can 28 28 70-2 55, 99 145 95 106 109 159H S6H 150 U Amal. Copper 70 U. S. Steel 55 Ti St. Paul 99 V Lehigh Valley 145 4 New York Central 95 Northern Pacific 106 J Pennsylvania 109 Southern Pacific 86fe Union Pacific 150? CHICAGO GRAIN WHEAT. Open Clo Dec 86 May 90i CORN. Dec 7074 May 70 OATS. Dec 38 May 4286 90 : 71 71 384 42H CHICAGO LIVESTOCK CHICAGO. Nov. 19 Hogs: Receipts 32,000, top prices $7.35(g"7.95, bulk of sales $7.55 7.80. Cattle: Receipts 20,000, market steady; beeves $6.60 9.60, calves $6.6010.50. Sheep and lambs: Receipts 20,000; natives and westerns $3.905, lambs $5.75.7.25. PITTSBURG LIVESTOCK PITTSBURG, Nov. 19. Cattle: Receipts 200, market steady; veal calves $11.25. Sheep and lambs: Supply 1,000, market steady; prime sheep $4.75, lambs $5.10. Hogs: Receipts 4,500, market slow; prime heavies, $7.95, pigs $7.60. CINCINNATI LIVESTOCK CINCINNATI, Nov. 19. Cattle: Receipts 700, market slow; choice steers $7.75, calves dull. Hogs: Receipts 3,400, top prices $7.75. Sheep: Receipts 800; prime $4.25, lambs $7 down. INDIANAPOLIS LIVESTOCK INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 19. Hogs: Receipts, 12,000, market 5 to 10 cents i lower, tops $8. bulk of sales $7,607.85. Cattle: Receipts 1,6000, choice steers $7.758, other grades $6.407.25. Sheep and lambs: Receipts 600, market steady; prime shep $4.25, lambs $7 down. INDIANAPOLIS GRAIN INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 19 Cash grain: No. 2 red wheat 96c, No. 3 white corn 69c, No. 2 white oats 42 c. TOLEDO GRAIN TOLEDO, Nov. 19. Cash grain: Wheat 96Hc. corn 70o, oats 43c, cloverseed $8.60. RICHMOND' MARKET LIVE STOCK (Corrected daily by Anton Stolle, phone 1316). Choice veal calves, per lb... 9 to BVfcc HOGS. Primes (average 200 lbs) per 100 lbs $7.50 Heavy mixed, per 100 lbs. $7.00 Rough, per 100 lbs $7.00 j CATTLE. j Choice steers, per lb 7c j Butcher steers, per lb 7c jCows, per Id 2 to Ec Bulls, per lb 5c to 6c Veal calves $9.00 Light Yorkers" $6 50 to7.00 GRAIN MARKET (Corrected daily by Richmond Roller Mills, phone 2019). Wheat, per bu gSc Oats, per bu 37c New Corn, per bu 55c Rye, per bu . . , (joe Bran, per ton $25.00 Middlings, per ton $28 00 PRODUCE (Corrected daily by Ed. Cooper, phone 2577.) Old hens, per lb 12c Old hens (dressed) per lb IE to 18c Young chickens, per lb 15c Young chickens, dressed, per lb.. 22c Eggs. -per dozen 35C Country butter, per lb... J3c to 25c WAGON MARKET (Corrected daily by Omer Wnelan. phone 1679). Oats, per bu 3gc New Corn, per bu 60c Timothy hay, per ton $18.00 Clover hay 14.00 Rye straw $5.00 Oats or wheat 6ira-ar $5.00 Bran, per ton $26.00 Middlings, per ton $2S 0J COAL. (Corrected by H. C. Bullerdick & Son) Phone 1235. Anthracite nut $8 60 Anthracite stove and egg $S.35 Jackson $5.75 Pocahontas $5.75 Run of mine V $4.75 "STRONGEST IN THE WORLD" The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Represented in Wayne County by . H. S. WEED, 303 N. JltJv Street ' , R-chmn1

FRIENDS VIEW GOWN

Miss Jessie Wilson Displays Wedding Finery. nds ! WASHINGTON. Nov. 19 Fri of Miss Jessie Wilson, who is to be married to Francis B. Sayre next Tuesday, visited the white house today and many were the "ohs" and "ahs ' that

were softly breathed in the living room where the bridal gown was displayed H AGKRSTOWN. Ir.d . Nov. ly JefA number of girl friends were inviied for son township farms are overrun by

to inspect the gown which was shown amid rapturous exclamations. Another uffair in honor of Miss Wilson was a luncheon given at the Congressional Hub today by Miss G nevieve Clark, daughter of the ak--r. Outside of the immediate circle of friends of the Wilson family, political consideration entered to some extent in the selection of wedding guests Among the invited guests are the t-n-tlre New Jersey delegation in congress, Vice President Marshall. Senator Kern, Speaker Clark. Majority trader Underwood and political nobles whose positions command soii.il distinction. RENDERS JUDGMENT AGAINST J. E. MOORE A decision against J. Ed. Moore, missing real estate dealer, whose claim against the estate of Will C. Converse, deceased, was made today by Judge Fox. Moore, was represented by attorneys appointed as administrators of his bankrupt estate and the estate of Converse was represented by the administrators. It was alleged that Moore had showed a balance sheet declaring he and Converse were even in their dealings at the time of the death of Mr. Converse in 1910. Shortly after a twentyfive per cent dividend had been declared to creditors of the Converse estate, he entered a suit for $134. Among the items mentioned in his demand, is a note which he secured from Converse for $300. It was endorsed by Dr. Blair. Moore Bold the note to Julius Melle, who received the money for it from the Converse estate. MAKES STATEMENT OF HIS SERVICES Sixty-three farms of the county have been visited by County Agent Cobb since the middle of August, and a careful survey made of each, the information collected being placed by Mr. Cobb In an Indexed file. To reach these farms the agent has traveled 1,204 miles. During the same time a summary of Mr. Cobb's work shows that 205 farmers have called at the office

to consult regarding conditions and , ings, the distribution system, includcrope on their farms. Thirty three , ing services, meters and manholes, the j

meetings nave been neia witn a total attendance of 1430. PLAN TO REORGANIZE MUSICAL ASSOCIATION Reorganization of the Richmond Musical association will take place next Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Commercial club. At this time plans for next year's May Festival will be discussed. Invitations to people interesiea in me eveni win oe sent oui this week. RACE COST ROBBINS oUiH Or $29.10 With expenses amounting to $29.75. j William J. Robbins. mayor elect of ' Richmond, is the first of the mayoralty candidates to file a statement of election expenses with City Clerk Bescher. Of this amount $.15 was for car fare, the remainder for campaign cards of which Mr. Robbins used several thousand. TEACHERS MEET The monthly meeting of the principals of the city public schools was held at the Yaile school today. Superin tendent Giles conducted the meeting, j These are held for the purpose of discussing all school problems which the ; principals encounter during the month j and also for the teachers to get into i closer touch with each other. The teachers met from 3 to 6 o'clock and j at the close of the discussion lunch ( was served. j Palladium Want Ads Pay

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HOARD OF HUNTERS

T Valuable Jersev Cow, Owned By James Stephenson, Shot Bv Nimrod. sn army of hunters who are a source

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f great annoyance to farmers The'",ru '" 1 mm" board f city sportsmen do not even j The op;oitton to the f.ncnot rr n ;'.sk the privilege of hunting on the'oiples of coBservation. nearied by H f irms, fail to close gates, tear down ; A Wooten. o" Washington (ttatei fen, t s and allow cattle to stray. j vre howled over and Ui wild .iiJames S'uphenson. living four miles pl.iuse which greeted the former mcsoutheast of here on Walnut Ivevel. i r tary of the interior, Walter L. Fishlost a valuable Jersey cow recently. ; er. who permitted Mr. Pun-hot to read The cow was shot by hunters The i the report amivl c-n of dr!t by animal was purchased' for $7 and Mr. the opposition. That Pine hot control

Stt i henscn recently refused an offer of Sl'O for her. The cow had been shot through the head with a shotgun and although the owner was on the IHt within a short time after the shooting, he failed to locate the hunt- ' its and says he has no idea who committed the act. i So bold have the nimrods become, , that many of them carry pliers, as . most of the barb wire which topped i the fences, has been cut to afford ; them an easy crossing without dang- . er. TOO HAD, DUNCAN MUNSTKR. Germany, Nor. 19 The chief of police today issued an order prohibiting It-ador Duncan, the American dancer, from appearing here. FINDS INVENTORY CAREFULLY DRAWN Corps of Engineers Checking Up Statement of Water Company. Working in three sections the i corps of engineers employed by the I utilities commission, which is check-; ing the inventory filed by the water ( works company has found the statement carefully and correctly drawn. H. A. Garman, chief of the corps Is inspecting the bills, vouchers, and j books in the office. The six other men are surveying the land and buildpiant equipment consisting of boilers, engines and collection system. Mr. Garman said the work would require approximately ten, days. GIVES NO DECISION No decision was rendered yesterday by Judge Fox in the case of the estate I of Rebecca Ritter, brought before him to determine whether it is subject to; the inheiitance tax laws. The estate i jg valued at more than $15,000. 1 The attorneys for the Ritter estate ! assert that no inheritance tax should be paid as the estate was penditrg at , the time the law became effective. Mro Pitr H v o H tinrth nf Cam. ! bridge City and was a member of one of the pioneer families of the county. : FORGET-ME-NOTS Men you think of "high quality potatoes" think of me and ask your grocer, or call 2441. L. D. HAWLEY We Clean garments without leaving an offen Bive odor, or unsightly spots. French Benzole Dry Cleaning THE CHAUNCEY CLEANING CO. Phone 2501 1030 Main Auto Delivery. Our Phone 1235

P1NCH0T IN CONTROL

i Conservation Congress to His Pleasure. WASHINGTON. Not. l Charg that the followers of Gifford !v.m ho: hid packed the National Conservation Oenpress werv made at the eesgion U day when steam-roller methods were used to get before trie delegates the minority report on water jiower. j-r ot the convention is by no means de cun.ng was evident bv the apt'luufe given him when he tartd to si'-ak One half dozen fine large Chrysanthemum hlooms for one dollar this week at lemon's Flower Shop. ls -l CITY PAYS COMPANY Deducts $1,588 From Original Water Bill. After deducting alleged overcharge of l....v from the last Mil submitted by the water works company, Citv Controller MYMahan today paid the company Jt.;:. 1 L't. according to th j instructions of council at its last meet- ; ug. Howard Dill, superintendent of the water works iitupany, said he had been so busy with the commission engineers that he had not time to con fer with attorneys regarding action to be taken by the company, but that the case would probably be taken Into the courts In an attempt to collect the money, which Mr. Pill claims is due the company on hydrant rentals. KENNEDY'S "The Busiest. Biggest Little Store in Town." Xirjas Nearing Only 32 more shopping days until Christmas. Make your Christmas purchases early new jewelry arriving daily. We have a fine line of Diamonds, loose and mounted in Rings. Scarf Pins and Etc. Cut Glass of the very finest quality. Silver and Silver plated ware. We are showing the famous Community Silver, noted the world over as the finest on the market In Teaspoons, Gravy Ladels, Sugar Shells, Knives. Forks and Etc., Persian Ivory. Carving Sets. Percolators, Chaffing Dishes, Clocks and Watches guaranteed timekeepers. RAIL ROAD WATCHES Our Rail Road Watches are all tested timekeepers. We are showing a fine display of Lodge Emblems. With a small deposit we will cheerfully lay aside any goods your purchase. YOUR PATRONAGE APPRECIATED Give Us a Call Fred Kennedy Jeweler 526 MAIN STREET SPECIAL Cream to whip. Try our Coffee roasted today. II. G. HADLEY Phone 2292 Are You On the Market for a Good MOTORCYCLE If so, I have the one you want. Just received the new 1914 model Excelsior Auto Cycle. The one machine you can depend upon under all conditions. Regular model 7 H. P. Twin $225. CAN BE SEEN ONLY AT ELMER SMITH The Wheel Man 426 MAIN STREET. AUTOMOBILE OWNERS If your top leak 3. hare It reco-er-ed with "Neverl?k" goods. New tops made for your cars. Cartains of a!l kinds. Celluloids replaced I build he Hiasem storm top on old buggies. WM. A. PARKE, Rear of Postofflc.