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THE COURIER-JOURNAL, LOUISVILLE, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 31, 1915. 5 GOV. HAMMOND DIES IN SOUTH Apoplectic Stroke Fatal To Minnesota Executive. Friends, With Body, Leave Louisiana For St. Paul.

SUCCESSOR IS SWORN IN Clinton, Dec. Winfleld Scott Hammond, of Minnesota, died suddenly in a hotel here early to-day from a stroke of apoplexy, which phystcians stated apparently had been superinduced by a recent attack of ptomaine poisoning. He died before physicians could arrive. Gov. Hammond, accompanied by his priyate secretary, J.

A. Nowell, arrived here three days ago to inspect his extensive land and lumber interests in Last Feliciana parish. He had not been well for several days, but was able to gU about the town and parish, and did not consider his condition sufficiently serious to consult: a physician. Body Started Northward. Shortly after breakfast this morning Gov.

Hammond went into the washroom and a moment later Mr. Nowell and others heard him groaning. 'Rushing in they found Mr. Hammond on the four. He was carried to his room and physicians summoned, but he expired within few minutes.

Accompanied by Mr. Nowell and un escort from the Masonic lodge of Clinton, the body was started for St. Paul late to-day. The Masons will go as far 25 Vicksburg, Miss. Gov.

Hall, of Louisiana, sent word from Baton Rouge that he and several members of his son. They will leave the train at Vicksstaff joined the funeral party at Wilburg. Gov. Hammond, upon his arrival here. stated that shortly after he left St.

P'aul and while on the train en route South, he suffered an attack of ptomaine poisoning. He still felt its effects when he reached New Orleans. lie proceeded with his business alfuirs ufter reaching here, and, declaring he had about recovered, he declined to consult a doctor. LEFT ST. PAUL WEEK AGO.

Successor, J. A. A. Burnquist, 34 Years Old, Sworn In. Paul, Dec.

W. S. Hammond, who died suddenly toShia day at Clinton, departed from St. Paul for the South just a week ago to-day. to inspect some farm lands which he owns in the vicinity of Clinton.

At his offices at the Statehouse it was said that he had been expected to return to-morrow and that no intimation that the Governor WAS ill had been received here or at St. James, where Milton Hammond, the Governor's brother, resides. Hammond, making the tariff an issue, defeated a high tariff Republican, James McCleary, in the Second Minnesota congressional district, six years ago, and was appointed to the Ways and Means Committee. He was the first Northwestern Democrat to hold such assignment in many years. Redeemed State From G.

O. P. 111 1914 Mr. Hammond redeemed Minnesota from 2 long Republican rule by winning the governorship race over a Republican and a Progressive candidate. Gov.

Hammond was born at Southvoro, November 17, 1863. He studied at Dartmouth College and when he was graduated in 1SSO he possessed the degrees of A. 13. and A. M.

Throughout his long political career he remained unmarried. He was principal of the High School at Mankato, for a year, when he was made superintendent of schools at Madelia, continuing in that capacity until 1890. In 1891 ho was admitted to the bar. practicing at Madeba until 1895 and then at St. James, Minn.

He was Democratic candidate for Congress from the Second Minnesota district in 1892. Next he was County Attorney of Watonwan county, and served as a member of the State Board of Directors of normal schools of Minnesota from 189S to 1906. He was a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association. He was elected Governor of Minnesota for the term of 1915 to 1917. A party of Afteen State officials and friends of the late Governor left tonight for Chicago to meet the body there.

Funeral arrangements will be made at Chicago, after Milton Hammond has consulted his sister, who resides at Detroit. Mich. It is expected that the body will lie in state at the capitol here for 11 day, probably next Saturday, and then be taken for burial either to St. or Southboro, the late executive's boyhood home. Successor a Republican.

J. A. A. Burnquist, who succeeds Gov. Hammond, is a Republican, hav.

ing re-elected Lieutenant Gov. ernor after serving in that position during the administration of former Gov. 'A. O. Eberhart.

Mr. Burnquist was born -four years ago at Dayton, Iowa. He A member of the lower house of the Minnesota Legislature during the 1909 and 1911 sessions and the extra session of 1912, Following his election as Lieutenant Governor in 1012 lie attracted attention by his leadership as presiding officer of the State Senate. During the '1915 Session he corded in having Senate standing committees reduced by approximately 50 per cent. Mr.

Burnquist was sworn in Minnesota's nineteenth Governor this afternoon. The ceremony took place in State Supreme Court chambers at the State house, the oath being administered by Justice George L. Bunn in the absence of Chief Justice Brown, who is 111 with grip. Prisoner Breaks For Liberty. Special to The Courier- -Journal.

Elkton, Dec. officers were taking him back to jail follow- AMUSEMENTS: MACAULEY'S TO New and Year's Sat. Mat. Night ARTHUR HAMMERSTEIN'S Tingling. Tuneful Musical Jollity HIGH JINKS 30c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50.

B. F. KEITH'S 2:15 TWICE and 8:15. DAILY. -KEELER SOPHIE TUCKER, NINE WHITE HUSSARS.

and OTHER ALL-STAR FEATURES. 2 Shows To-night. 8:15 and 10:30 p.m. BUCKINGHAM ALL Matinee Dally HIGH LIFE GIRLS WRESTLING FRIDAY NIGHT Young Zbyscko vs. Jimmy Poulious sentence by County Judge Wilkins to twenty days servitude, a fine of $50 and a peace bond of $300, Tom Hill, charged with acts of cruelty toward his wife and young children, break for liberty.

He was captured only after an exciting chase by Jailer Sullivan and Deputy Sheriffs Claridy and McIntosh. Several shots fired by the' offcers. Hill's where granted a divorce at term of Circuit Court on chargesent cruel and inhutreatment set up against Hill. WEEK OF PRAYER AT THE FIRST ENGLISH The first week of the year, beginning with the first Sunday, 18 generally observed throughout the Christian world a8 a week of prayer. The First English Lutheran church, Dr.

S. S. Waltz, by pastor, has always observed this week special services. The following interesting programme for the beginning of the new year is announced. The eral public is theme invited will to attend.

The gen: I'rayer or in Human Life." be Power of SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 a m. and 7:45 p. m. Morning the Past and Living For the Future." Evening He Prayed." Sermons by the pastor, the Rev. S.

S. Waltz, D. D. MONDAY. JANUARY 3.

8 p. in m. Sermon Temptation and Trial." by the Rev. William M. Bruce, of Hopo Rescue Mission.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4. 8 p. m. in the Home Lite." Sermon by the Rev. John T.

Thomas, D. Presbyterian church. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5. 8 p. in Bible Reading." Sermon by the Rev.

H. K. Fenner, D. pastor Second English Lutheran church. THURSDAY, JANUARY 6.

8 p. m. the Rev. in A. R.

Christian Kasey, D. Work." pastor Methodist church. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. p. m.

"Prayer in Preparation For the Holy Communion." Sermon by the Rev. William P. Rilling, pastor Grace English Lutheran church. SUNDAY, JANUARY 9. and 7:45 p.

m. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at both the morning and evenIng services. ROBERT J. HARRISON TO BE MAYOR'S SECRETARY WILL SUCCEED LOUIS STEIN WHEN LATTER GOES TO CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE. Robert J.

Harrison, assistant secretary during the Head and Buschemeyer administrations, will be promoted to the place of secretary by Mayor Buschemeyer as soon as the resignation of Louis E. Stein is announced following Stein's formal appointment in the next few days to the posttion of chief deputy by Circuit Clerkelect Frank Dugan. Since it became ROBERT HARRISON. known that Mr. Stein intended resigning as secretary to Mayor meyer there been much Interest in his possible successor in city hall circles.

I'ho appointment of Mr. Harrison, when it comes officially from Mayor Buschemeyer, will be in the nature of a deserved promotion, as Mr. Harrison served faithfully as assistant to former Secretary Charles C. Foster during the Head administration, and to Mr. Stein since Mayor Buschemeyer's inauguration two years Ago.

He is well qualitied for the work of secretary by virtue of his training as assistant secretary. Mr. Harrison has a host of friends who will applaud the appointment. He is 32 years old and unmarried. The office of secretary to the Mayor pays $2,000 a year.

DISTILLER IN SERIOUS CONDITION IN NEW YORK SON DEPARTS FOR BEDSIDE OF JOHN B. THOMPSON, OF HARRODSBURG. John Thompson, a distiller of Harrodsburg. is seriously ill of pneumonia at the Waldorf Astoria, in New York City. according to a telegram received yesterday by his sister, Mrs.

Paul Burlingame, 1145 Cherokee Road. Philip E. Thompson ieft at noon yesterday for his father's bedside. Mr. Thompson is 73 years old and this fact causes relatives and friends to feel alarmed.

He went to New York on business in November. Ho WAS detained over within Christmas, a few but days. He had been sufexpected to return home fering from grip for the past week and pneumonia developed Tuesday. The telegram recelved by Mrs. Burlingame stated that her uncle was in a critical condition.

Although his distilleries and homo are located at Harrodsburg, Mr. Thompson spent most of his time in Louisville. MADE GENERAL MANAGER OF C. ST. L.

ROAD News reached here yesterday that H. A. Worcester, general manager of the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago Re St. Louis railroad, had been made vice president and general manager of that road with headquarters Cincinnati. The statement also sald that Mr.

Worcester would be in complete control of the 2,500 miles of road operated by the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago St. Louis. Mr. Worcester will enter upon his new duties on January 1. He will be in charge.

of the road's interests In. Louisville FLEET OF SIXTEEN PLANES BOMBARD GERMAN STATION ANOTHER SQUADRON DAMAGES AERODROME. ONE BRITISH AIRSHIP DRIVES OFF FOUR OF ENEMY'S. MUNITIONS DEPOT BLOWN UP London, Dec. British official statement on the campaign in' the Western zone, issued to-night, reads as follows: "Yesterday sixteen of our planes bombarded the Comines station and hit the station, lines and sheds in the vicinity.

Ten of our aeroplanes heavlly the aerodrome and did considerable damage. In both cases all the machines returned safely. "During the day there were twelve encounters with hostile aeroplanes. One of our machines engaged four of the enemy's, one of which is belleved to have been brought down. Anotiler was damaged and all four were driven off.

One of our aeroplanes was brought down as the result of a combat wi two machines. "During the night the enemy heav-' ily shelled our trenches south of Ericourt. A few Germang entered one of our front trenches, but were immediately driven out. I "The weather has been fine. Our artillery has been active at several places on the front.

North of Ypres there has been activity on both sides." Munitions Depot Exploded. Paris, Dec. following official communication was issued by the War Office to-night: "In Artois our artillery exploded a munitions depot to the southwest of Beauraing. Between the Avre and the Wise our trench guns were active, effectively bombarding enemy works and destroying a munitions depot in sector of Beauvraignes. Between the and the Aisne our batteries destroyed machine gun shelters near Bailly.

"To the north of Solssons the fire of our artillery, directed by aeroplanes, silenced and damaged a German battery. "In the Vosges the cannonade was very active during course of the day, especially in the regions of Hartmans-Weilerkopf, Metzeral and the Linge. One of our shells caused in the wood the northwest of Muhlbach, Valley of the Fecht, five successive and powerful detonations. In the region of Rehifelsen a German attack with grenades was easily repulsed. "The Belgian official communication reads: 'The activity the front held by the Belgian army wag less pronounced to-day than during the preceding days.

Artillery duels took place chiefly in the environs of Dixmude and further to the "Army of the 10 Orient: On December 29 our aeroplanes bombarded the parks and encampments of the Bulgarians at Petrik, east of Lake Doiran. There is nothing to report on this side of the Greek frontier. "Expeditionary corps the Dardanelles: Great activity of both leries took place on December 28 and 29. The enemy has directed his fire principally against the trenches at Seddul Bahr. In the morning of the 28th a French cruiser violently bombarded the Turkish batteries on the Asian coast.

In the afternoon a hostile aeroplane which attempted to fly over our lines was driven off by Allied SOLOMON ISENBERG DIES AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS BUSINESS MAN LONG PROMINENT IN LOUISVILLE AND STATE DIABETES VICTIM. Diabetes caused the death at o'clock yesterday morning of Solomon Isenberg at his home, $20 South Second street. In October he returned from Battle Creek, where he spent three months in quest of health. He was born in Germany sixty-Ave years ago and had been a resident of Louisville two score years. In 1867 he engaged in business a3 a merchant tailor, embarking in the hide and wool trade.

He purchased the Cannon Millinery Company in 1898 and operated it seven years under the name of the Louisville Millinery Company. At the time of his he was senior member of Isenberg Compuny, having stores at Owenton and Harrodsburg. He formerly had stores at Horse Cave, Columbia and Campbelisville. Mr. Isenberg had wide acquaintance with merchants throughout the State.

He had contributed liberally to local charity organizations. He was a member of the congregation of the Temple Adath Israel, the B'nal Brith and the Freesons. His wife, Mrs. Adeline Isenberg, two 'sons, James L. Isenberg, Harrodsburg, and Harold Isenberg, of Chicago; three daughters, Mrs.

A. Lillian Field, of Owenton; Mrs. J. L. Straus and Mrs.

L. N. Lobred, of this city; a brother, G. Isenberg, and three sisters, Mrs. Mollio Isaacs, Mrs.

Henrietta Frankel and Mrs. Bertha Sternberg, survive him. Funeral of John Moore. Funeral services for John Moore, former captain of the No. 7 engine company, will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at his home, 2026 Lytlo street, and at 2:30 o'clock at St.

Cecilla's church. Burial will be in St. Louis cemetery. His death occurred at 12:45 o'clock yesterday morning of paralysis, following a long Illness. He was 61 years old.

A wife and a son survive. He was appointed pipeman of the No. Engine Company on January 18, 1891, and was promoted to captain of the No. 7 engine company September 2S, 1898. He was reduced and transferred as pipeman of the No.

16 engine company on March 10, 1905, and left the service on January 21, 1910. Mrs. Martha Dresel. Funeral services Mrs. Martha Dresel, 78 years old, widow of Michael Dresel, a grocer, will be held at 2:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon at the residence, 1018 East Breckinridge street.

Burial will be in Cave cemetery. She died of senility at 10:35 o'clock Wednesday night, following an Illness of several months. A daughter, Miss Catherine Dresel, died November 9. A native of Germany, Mrs. Dresel had spent most of her lite here.

She was a member of Christ Evangelical church. Surviving are three sons, A. John and Edward Dresel, and three daughters. Mrs. George H.

Young, Mrs. James Finnegan and Mrs. Frank Strohm. Joseph Everich. The funeral of Joseph Everich, 49 years old.

a traveling salesman and former advertising man for the Walnut-street Theater, will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the Sacred Heart church. Burial will be St. Louis cemetery. Mr. Everich died of stomach trouble at o'clock Wednesday night after an illness of eight wecks at his home: 314 North Eighteenth street.

He was a native of Braddock, Pa. His wife, Mrs. Olivia Everich, and five children, Joseph, Ralph, Adelia, Bessie and Charles Everich, survive. MRS. MARY ANN CHAPPELL PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 85 Widow of Old Enterprise Hotel Proprietor Had Been Declining Five Years.

After five years of declining health Mrs. Ann Chappell, 83 years, widow of Stuard Chappell, proprietor of the old Enterprise Hotel, died at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the residence son, C. B. street. She had been able to a be Chappell, 1022 South Twenty-eighth the house until two weeks ago, when she was forced to bed.

Death was due to senility. Mrs. Chappell was born in Hart county, the daughter of William Wiison, one of the oldest settlers of that section. Her husband, Stuard Chappell, opened the Enterprise Hotel during the Civil War and was proprietor for a number of years. Ho died in 1899.

She was a member of the Parkland Methodist church. Besides her son, C. B. Chappell, she is survived by 1L stepson, Henry Chappell, of Texarkana, a stepdaughter, Mrs. William Gibson, of Sherman, a niece, Mrs.

E. B. Long, of Montgomery, arrive to-day to attend the funeral, and fire grandchildren, Mrs. Bailey, of Washington, D. and George F.

Booth and Stuard, Catherine and Ella Chappell, of Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning at the residence. conducted by the Rev. Charles Henry Prather, former pastor of the Parkland Methodist church and an old friend. Burial will be in the family Eastern cemetery, MRS.

ANN E. BARRET, WIDOW OF BANKER, PASSES AWAY Was Eighty-seven Years Old and Native of -Active In Church. Following an illness of two weeks Sirs. Ann E. Barret, widow of John G.

Barret, former president of the Citizens National Bank and prominent financier, died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at her home in Cherokee Park. With her was her daughter, Miss Ammie Barret; her grandson, Barrot Montfort, and her son-in-law, Richard Montfort. She leaves another son, Rodes Barret, of New York. She was in her -seventh year. Mrs.

Barret was formerly Miss Ann E. Rodes, of Danville, Ky. The Henri her daughter, JIrs. Henri Barret MontBarret tea Montfort Home was dedicated to fort, whose death occurred several years ago. Mrs.

Barret active in work for church and charity, She was a member of the Fourth -avenue Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2:30 o'clock to -morrow afternoon. A. K. Debusk.

A. K. Debusk. 67 years old, a prominent merchant of Dryden, died at o'clock last night at the Deaconness Hospital following an operation which he underwent yesterday morning to relieve a bladder trouble. Debusk was brought to Louisville to undergo an operation upon the advice of his home physician.

He leaves a wife and daughter. The body was removed to the undertaking extablishment of H. Bosse Son, 610 Fehr avenue. and this morning will be sent over the N. railroad to Dryden for burial.

Miss Naomi Hagan. Stricken suddenly ill with double pneumonia while visiting her uncle at Taylorsville, Miss Naomi Hagan, 20 years old, of 400 East street, died early last night at the former's home. With her mother, Mrs. Joseph Hagan, the young woman was spending the holidays in Taylorsville and became ill Wednesday afternoon. She is survived by her mother' and father.

the latter a car repairer. The body will be brought to Louisville and funeral servico will be held at the family residence, but the time has not yet been determined. William S. Turpen. William S.

Turpen, 58 years old, died at his residence, 921 South Second street, at 6:45 o'clock last night. He is survived by two sons, Frank Turpen and Herbert Turpen, of Akron, 0., and two daughters, Miss Margaret Turpen. of 921 South Second street, and Miss The funeral will be condueted from Mary Turpen, of Akron. Lee Crallo's chapel, Sixth and Chestnut streets, at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. Interment will follow at Cave HIlI cemetery.

Mrs. Pauline Schabel. Funeral services for Mrs. P'auline. Schabel, 76 years old, widow of John Schabel, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the homo of her daughter.

Mrs. Theresa Snyder, 708 East Breckinridge street, and at 2:301 o'clock at St. Martin's church. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery.

Sho died of hardening of the arteries at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening. She had been ill a month. Two daughters, Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. William Felsner, and a son, Frank Schubel, survive.

Mrs. Mary Sarah Best. Mrs. Mary Sarah Best, 83 years old, died of infirmities yesterday morning at her homo 01 the New Cut road, where sho had resided for forty -nine years. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs.

Mary Schneider; three sons, John, Philip and Chris Best: fifteen grandchildren and seventeen dren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the residence. Burial will be in the family cemetery located on the Best estate. Mrs. Mary Haynes.

Mrs. Mary Haynes, 36 years old. wife of Oscar Haynes, died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning at the city hospital of septicemia, following a surgical operation. She was admitted Decentber 5 from her home, 719 Magazine street. Besides her husband she is survived by several children.

Funeral services will be held at Bax's chapel. 719 East Chestnut street, to-morrow. Burial will be in St. Louis cemetery. Morton Goose.

Funeral services for Morton Goose, 36 years old, who died after a lingering illness yesterday morning at street, his residence, 713 West Jefferson will be held at 10 o'clock this mornCralle's chapel, Sixth and Chestat nut streets. Burial will be at Cave HIlI cemetery. Mr. Goose is survived by his widow and his father, Luther Goose. Rites For Miss Wilkinson.

services for Miss Mary WilFuneral 55 years old, who died Wedneskinson, afternoon, will be held at 10:30 day o'clock this morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Coke Alexander, on Brookline boulevard. Burial will be in Cave Hill avenue, near the Taylor Wilkinson leaves a brother, W. cemetery. Besides Mrs.

Alexander, Miss B. Wilkinson, of Charleston, W. Va. Mrs. Lillian Gilmore.

Mrs. Lillian Boylan Gilmore, 27 years old. a widow, died of cancer of the stomach at 1:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Deaconess Hospital. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Michael J. Boylan, of 3005 West Market street. Her parents, five brothers and 8 sister survive. weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Baylor Hickman. M'DONALD-DAVIS. Miss Cornelia McDonald and Mr. Kenneth M. Davis, of San Francisco, To Be Married.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald McDonald announce the engagement of their daughter, Mies Cornelia McDonald, to Mr. Kenneth M. Davis, of San Francisco.

QUIET WEDDING. Miss Ruth Elizabeth Duncan and Mr. Clarence Yesterday W. Vogt At Married High Quietly Noon. The marriage of Miss Ruth Elizabeth Duncan and Mr.

Clarence W. Vogt was solemnized quietly yesterday at high noon in tho parlors of the First Christian church, the Rev. Dr. E. Is.

Powell offlciating. Mr. Vogt's business engagements the North made it necessary to hasten the wedding. Mr. and Mrs.

Vogt left immediately after the wedding for a two weeks' trip. FORMAN-PIERSON. Wedding Solemnized At Home of Bride In Lexington. Special to The Courler-Journat, Lexington, Dec. marriage of Mias Leila Forman to Mr.

Robert Mathew Pierson, of Akron, was solemnized this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Forman, on West Second The Rev.

Dr. John M. Vander Mculen, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church in Louisville, was the officiating minister, and the only attendants were the attractive little niece and nephew of the bride. Miss Agnes McKee Forman and Master Don Forman, the ribbon bearers. The home, with its spacious hall, drawing room and library opening together folding doors, had elaborate decorations of palms, 6mllax and roses.

Southern smilax fell in graceful draperies over the windows, about the doorways, walls, and everywhere and bowls were filled with roses which shaded from a rich yellow to a delicate pink. In the drawing room, the scene of the ceremony, an ultar of palms and ferns lighted with 'cathedral candles stood before the mantel, completing the getting. Prof. Bruce Reynolds and Miss Kesheimer played a beautiful programme of music. After congratulations and best wishes a buffet lunch and champagne punch was served.

Tho couple left later for a trip of several weeks to New York, Washington and White Sulphur. On their return they will go to Akron, 0., to make their home, going immediately to housekeeping. one of Lexington's favorites. the The bride is charming and popular, and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Forman. The wedding was one of the beautiful events of the winter, and the guests included about seventy relatives and friends, among those from Louisville being Mr. and Mrs. Mazyck O'Brien, Mra. Robert Peter and Mrs.

Harry Wood. POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE To reach the Society Editor call Comber. land Main 283 or Home 8080. Miss Helen Hickman will be host Janunry 4 at a luncheon at the home her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Baylor Hickman, near Glenview, in honor of Miss Letitia McDonald. Miss Elizabeth Boyle, of Chicago, will be guest of honor at a luncheon by Mrs. William S. Culbertson, January 5. Mr.

Mra. Alexander P. Witty will give 7:30 o'clock buffet supper to-night in honor of Miss Helen Wiseman. Following the supper the party will attend the debut ball given in honor of Miss Margaret Wymond at The Seelbach. Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Epsteln were hosts at 3 costume party Wednesday night their home on Brook street. The guests included the members of Mrs. Epstein's hospital circle and several outof-town guests. Dr.

John J. Moren and Mrs. Moren have returned after spending two weeks in New Fork. Mr. and Mra.

Edward Hilliard, after spending some time in New York, will return to-day. Mr. and Mrs. John Strother, nt Virginia. are the guests of Dr.

W. Ed Grant and Mrs. Grant at their home near Cherokee Park. Mias Louise Abraham, who hag been the guest of her slater, Mrs. Benjamin S.

Lazard, and Mr. Lazard in New Orleans for three weeks, will roturn Jan. uary 2. Mr. James Norton, who has been spending the holidays with his par ents, Mr.

and Mrs, Caldwell Norton, will return January 3 to continue his studies at the University of Michigan. Miss Lorena Graham has been Ill of grip nt her home on Brook street for several days. Miss Mary Lee Hickman will return January 4 to Bryn Mawr. where she will resume her studies after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Baylor Hickman. Mr. Benjamin Loeventhal left last night for Birmingham, where he will Join Mrs. Locventhal, who has been spending tho holidays the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mra.

J. C. Marks, Mr. and Mrs. J.

W. Rubel and Miss Nancy Rubel have returned from ington, where they pent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Rubel's daughter, Mrs. James H.

Combs, and Mr. Combs. Miss Nancy Rubel will leave to-day for Hopedale, to spend some time with her sister, Mrs. Cranston Thayer. Christopher Urwick and gon, Maater George Urwick, will return to home in Cincinnati to-day after spending ten days the guests of Urwick's parents, Mr.

and Sirs. Thomas D. Osborne. Mr. and Mrs.

Eli Mayer, after A visit to their daughter, Fred Nahm, and Mr. Nahm In Bowling Green, have returned to their apartment in the Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horaco Wintersmith will leave next week for Havana, where they will spend the winter.

Mrs. Lewis Booker has gone to Frankfort, where she 18 visiting her daughter, Mrs. Roger Burlingame, and Mr. Burlingame. Miss Grace Spencer, after A visit to her sister, Mrs.

James G. Dugan, will return to her home In Chicago Sunday. Mr. Norton after spending the holidays with his mother, Mira. Norton L.

Goldsmith, will return to continue his studies at the University of Michigan January. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P.

Carter will leave to-day to spend ten days at French Lick Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Boyett Edwards and children will return to-morrow from spending the holidays with EdVersailles, where they have Sir. been wards' mother.

Mr. Baylor Hickman. will leave January 9 to continue his studies Paul's School, after spending three! Mr. and Mrs. Max Jones Rubel will return to-morrow from the East, where and they will have been to spending housekeeping two at weeks, their go apartment in the Mesdames S.

Mazyck O'Brien, Robert A. Peter and Harry. I. Wood will return day attend from the wedding Lexington, of where Miss they Lelia went Forto man and Mr. Robert Pearson, of Akron, which took place yesterday.

Miss Catherine Walker, of Lexington, after a visit to Miss Dora Robertson, will return home Sunday. Mira. David S. and daughter, of Winchester, who have been visiting Mins. Gay's mother, Mrs.

Edwin Pope Coleman, In Como, will arrive to-day, accompanied by Mrs. Coleman, for a short stay in Louisville on their way to Winchester, where Mre. Coleman will spend some time. Mre. Henry Block was host yesterday afternoon at the annual reunion of the case of '93 of Girls' High School.

Mrs. J. R. Skillman returned Tuesday from Owensboro, where she WAS the guest of Mr. and Mrs.

John Gilmour. Mrs. Lee Sapineky hag gone to New York, she joined her mother, Mra. White, of Boston, for several weeks' stay. Mrs.

James G. Dugan will be host this afternoon at a meoting of her bridge club. Miss Lela Vogel will give a dinner tomorrow night at her home on Cherokee road. Covers will be laid for Misses MinnieFerguson, Elvine Solig, Anna KeNner, Leo Callis, Gertrude Rehkopt, Ola Carrico, Lela Vogt, Messrs. Arthur Becker, Arthur Stevens, Walter Hibarger, Ralph Ralet, Chester Ruby, Lawrence Freitamayer and Robert Grant.

Mr. A. Boldt and son, Mr. Chase Boldt. have left for Chicago, where they will spend several days." Miss Alma Scharf entertained some members of the Mid-Antique Klub Tuesday evening at her home.

Those present were: Misses Edna Upp, Evelyn Wempe, Theresa First, Edna Scharf, Henriette Wampe, Hallie Belle Scharf, Alma Scharf. Mr. Samuel H. Dreyfus has returned after a short business trip to Paducah. Mrs.

Alexander McLennan will be host at a small and informal luncheon January 4 in honor of Miss Renee du Pont, of Wilmington, Del. Mrs. McLennan's invitations will be limited to the debutantes and the girls who are home from college. RENEW OPPOSITION TO WILSON'S MEXICO POLICY SENATE COMMITTEE REPUBLIC. ANS TO FIGHT CONFIRMATION OF FLETCHER.

Washington, Dec. of the Senate Foreign Relations Committeo are preparing to renew their attack on President Wilson's Mexican policy when Congress reassembles by fighting confirination of Henry Pather Fletcher's appointment as Ambassador to Mexico. Senator Borah, one of those who intends to lead the fight, said to-day that the opposition was not to Mr. Fletcher himself, who is a Republican and much esteemed, but to the pointment of an Ambassador at a time when, the Republican Senators contend, there Is no government in all parts Mexico. There also is some Democratic opposition to Mr.

Fletcher, but it is political. The opposition to Mr. Fletcher's confirmation, the Republicans gay, will be made the vehicle of a fight on the Administration's whole Mexican pollcy. Renublicans are opposed to recognition any other Government In Mexico without provision for reparation for the many American lives lost and the millions of dollars of property damaged in the revolutions. By some the lives lost are estimated ag many as 150.

ARE STILL REPAIRING INTERURBAN TROLLEYS THROUGH SERVICE TO INDIANAPOLIS SUSPENDED PROBABLY UNTIL MONDAY. No attempt Wag made to nin cars through to Indianapolis by the Indianapolia de Louisville Traction Rallway Company yesterday, and tickets for the limited runa were not sold farther north than Seymour. It Wag stated at the interurban station in Jeffersonville that possibly no tickets would be sold before Monday. Every available man the company has and a number of extra ones are working between Edinburg and Franklin, where the sleet wrecked the poles and wires for a distance of ten miles Wednesday morning. The service between Columbus and Indianapolis has been abandoned until repairs are made.

Passengers arriving in Jeffersonville yesterday on the trains of the Pittsburg. Cincinnati, Chicago St. Louis railway said the damage was extensive. Pennsylvania traing were time yesterday. OLD-TIME RESIDENT OF BARDSTOWN SUCCUMBS Franklin Tartarat, 83 years old, ant old-time resident of Bardstown, died at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon of senility at his home, 658 South Second street.

Born in Beaumont, France, January 10. 1832, Tartarat came to America when youn man and located at Bardstown, where he completed his education. At the outbreak of the Civil War ho enlisted in the Union army and served throughout the war. At the close of the war he returned to Kentucky and made his home in this city. He was a charter member and Airsi treasurer of the French Circle in Louisville.

from active work several years ago. keeper a and accountant. but retired Mr. Tartarat was an expert bookHe is survived by his wife, Jirs. Annette Tartarat.

Funeral 1 services will be held at the residence afternoon at o'clock. Burial will be in St. Louis cemetery. Deputy Auditor Resigns. Special to The Courier-Journal.

Columbus, Dec. Tay1or, deputy auditor of Bartholomew county, to-day resigned, and at the same time he declined an appointment ag rural mail carrier on route 32, which was inade a short time ago. DIVIDEND NOTICES. Dividend Notice. The Board of Directors of the LOUISVILLE NATIONAL BANKING CO, has declared a dividend of 3 per cent.

out of the earnings of the past six months payable January 3, 1916. BEN C. WEAVER, Cashier. Dividend Notice. The directors of THE LOUISVILLE TITLE COMPANY have declared a semiannual dividend of 3 per cent.

on the capital stock of the company payable to stockholders record January 1, 1916. C. M. PHILLIPS, Secy. Season's Greetings Responsive to the spirit of the season, we extend the heartiest greetings to our patrons and friends for making this a very successful year.

Appreciating your valued patronage of the past, we trust that the coming New Year will bring the best you have ever known in Happiness and Prosperity. KENDRICK'S The Jeweler 460 S. 4th Ave. ORIDA I Two Trains Daily, 7:20 a.m. 7:55 p.m.

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P. A. 3 THE ATLAS CUBA Every modern safeguard SAFE for the keeping of valuables. DEPOSIT VAULTS A UNITED STATES TRUST BOXES $3.00 PER YEAR AND UPWARD (Larger Boxes in Proportion.) Fifth and Main Streets. DEATHS.

BARRET- widow into of rest, John G. December Bar30, Barret, rot. in her eighty-sixth year. Funeral from the residence In Cherokee Park. Saturday, January 1, at 2:30 p.

m. Friends kindly omit flowers. 1 -December 30, 1915. at 10 p. Catherine, daughter of Michael J.

and Julia Horan. Carroll, age 5 years and 10 months. Funeral from the family residence, 2528 West Madison street. Due notice of the funeral will be given later. CHAPPELL-At the residence of her son, C.

B. Chappell. 1020 South Twentyeighth street, Mary Ann Chappell, widow for Stuard Chappell, aged 83 years and 5 months. Funeral Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from residence. Burial private.

31 DEWYER-Irs. Margareth Dewyer, widow of Daniel Dewyer. of Jeffersonville. departed this life the 30th day of December at 6:30 p. At the home of her nieces, the Misses Keaney, 1133 Rogers street, Louisville, Ky.

Due notice of funeral later, 31 DRESEL Wednesday, December 20, 19 t5, At 10:35 p. Martha Dresel (nee Martin), widow of Michacl Dresel, aged 18 youra. an Funeral Breckinridge from street. the residence, Saturday in 1018 afternoon East at 2:30 o'clock. Interment Cave HIM cemetery.

31 EVERICH-Decentber 23, at 9 Joseph Everich, beloved husband of 011- via Everich (nee Hannigan). Funeral from the residence. 314 North Eighteenth street, Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, from Sacred Heart church at 3 o'clock. Interment 12 St. Louls cemetery.

Braddock. and Bellefontaine, 0., papers please copy. 31 MOORE-December 20, 1915, at 12:40 Mr. John Moore, beloved husband of Bridget Gorman Moore. Funeral will take place from the family residence, Lytle street, Saturday afternoon, January 1, 1916, at 2 o'clock, and at Cecilla's church at 2:30 o'clock.

Burial in St. Louis cemetery. 31 MIDDLETON p. South December 20, residence, 1210 Floyd street, James Allen Middleton, aged years. Funeral from residence at 10 Saturday, January 1, 1916.

Interment Cave Hill cemetery. 31 ROBINSON-Thursday, December 30, 1913, at 12:15 p. at the residence of her daughter, Mira. Pearl R. Wood.

1108 South Preston street, Mrs. Susan E. Robinson, in her seventy-second year. Notice of funeral later. Interment In Penn Run cemetery.

31 TURPEN-At 6:45 p. Thursday, December 30, 1915, William S. Turpen, aged 50 years, at the residence of Mrs, Charles Wolf, 921 Second street. Funeral from Lee Cralle's chapel Saturday morning. January at 10 o'clock.

Burial private at Cave Hill cemetery. 31 TARTARAT-G. Franklin, husband of Annette Tartarat, age 83 years 11 months 18 days, Thursday, December 30, at 2 p. at 658 South Second. Funeral Saturday, January 1, 1916, from residence at 2 p.

m. Interment in St. Louis cemetery. 1 -December 20, Miss Bessle M. Wilkinson, aged 55 years.

Servicea at residence of Coke Alexander at 10:30 a. Friday, December 31. Burial in Cave Hill. Pittsburg, papers please copy, 31 The Health Salt COMMISSIONER'S SALES. Commissioner's Sale.

Bertha R. Bornhauser vs. Ben L. Bruner, Jefferson Circuit Court, Chancery branch, First division, No. 904SG: Under judgment the undersigned will.

on Monday, January 3, 1916, about 11 o'clock sell at courthouge door in Loutsville, one-fourth cash, balance one, two and three years, right to pay cash or bonds before maturity, 71 and 34-100 acres In. Jefferson county, Kentucky, adjoining Middletown, subject to right of Way granted to Louisville Eastern Rallroad Company. Deed Book 734. page 127, ferson County Clerk's office. Ta raise $12,838.94.

For method of sale 800 gale bills at courthouse door and In Commissioner's office at courthouse. $50 and bonds. EUSTACE L. WILLIANS, Commissioner. Dec.

30, 31 and Jan. 1, 1916. CORPORATION NOTICES. Meeting. The annual mecting of stockholders of the Main Jellico Mountain Coal Company, for the election of directors, will be held at the office of the company, Central City, 'at the hour of 3:30 p.

January 18, 1916... J. F. 'SMALL, Secretary, 31 Notice. Notice is hereby given that the Clermont Distilling Co.

has this day been dissolved. J. S. FARNUM, President. D.

H. KUR'17, Secretary. Louisville, Dec. 31. 1915.

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