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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09
Contrast.

''It's very strange" unused the nov
elist. "The critics all said my latest
book was heavy. and yet the royalties
are extremely light"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09
OUR BUDGET OF FUN,
SOME GOOD JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

A Variety of Jokes, Gibes and Ironies,
Original and Selected-Flotsam and
Jetsam from the Tide of Humor-
Witty Sayings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09
No Cause for Alarm,

Chaffee-Miss Goldielocks asked me
what l thought of you last night.
Brann-Is that so?
Chaffee-Yes. But don't be alarmed.
I didn't tell her.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09
He WINS broke.

"Time is money" quoted Miles.
yes" said Giles, land 1 haven't
moment to call my own."-Chicago
News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09
The NIori, the Moon

Maude-lhey say that there is no
longer a man in the moon.
Edith-H'm! They have made a sum-
mer resort of it, suppose.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09

Who helps my shattered nerves to jar?
Who screeches like a trolley car?
Who blathersklles just like her ma?
My sister-in-law.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09
DIR. j. II. RINDLAUB, Specialist
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
Fargo. N. ID.

In 1898 Great Britain mined 202.-
$4,000 tons of coal. The United States
mined 196, 49,, 900 tons.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09

Brutus-What's this yarn about
Caesar thrice refusing golden crown?
Cassius-The dentist wanted to
crown one of his teeth, and Caesar
didn't have the nerve to let him go
ahead
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09

American trade with Australia in
feather goods has quadrupled i'll five
years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09

THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets removes
the cause that produces La Grippe. Z. W.
Groves signature is on each box 25c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09
SIS PER WEEK.

salary of Sla per week and expenses will b,
paid to man with one or two horse rig to int O.
Reference required. Address with stann.
ACME MFG. Co., Des Moines iowa
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09

While cursing his daughter for mar
rying against his wishes a Texas man
fell dead.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09

DOLLAR STRETCER One writes
is the and riginal
method
one Red starch
,amu
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09

For the Steak That Never Came.
Customer-You are waiter, aren't
you?
Waiter-Yes. sir.
Customer-Well, aren't you afraid
you will lose your job? I've been wait
ing here longer than you have.-New
York World.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09
Marrying a La Bunch,

Who watches me with tender care?
Who undertakes to trim my hair?
Who always wants the beefsteak rare
My mother-in-law
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09

Strangers this town healthy? Do
many people die here?
Real Estate Agent-No, sir.
Stranger-But l saw funeral here
yesterday.
Real Estate Agent-Oh, that was an
undertaken who killed himself because
he couldn't make a living.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09

Who goes out strolling in the park?
Who wears my clothes when on
lark?
Who tells me I'm an "easy mark?
My brother-in-law.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09

Who arises each morn at ten from bed
Who plays pinochle and looks we'll fed?
Who has "rheumatics" since 1 am wed?
My father-in-law.
NoLIorrv
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09
A Regular stick.

"Yes," said Brown, you always find
me with pen in my hand. am .
regular penholder, old man."
Lets see," replied Jones, musingly.
"a penholder is usually stick. isn't
it?"-Ohio State Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-09


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

First street southeast between NJ and n
streets-Wm. r. Norton ct TX. to Charles
Raum lot &c square 7o1; so Stamps, $3.50.
C street northeast between 9TH and 9th
streets-Stela Bell ct al to Chas. F. Whit
ney, part lot %. square S3s; $3.50.
Four and-a-half street southwest between
NJ and streets-Annie Schubert ct vir
Charles O. TO Elizabeth Hemluke, part lots
Il and Is, square 90: $40 (stamps, 81.
T street northwest between 10Th and Dist
streets-John T. Arms ct ux. to Mary ].
Baldwin, lot %, square SO; SO Stamps, So
American University Heights-Jno. D.
Croissant ct ux. to Lillian j. Whish, lot IS,
block T. 800
Thirty second street northwest between
Joseph T. Weaver part lot "A, square 11SS;
$40 Stamps, s4).
Meridian Hill-Chas. W. Handy ct ux.
to Jno. ". Caughey, lot I, book IS; $40
tStampS Sd.
1hirtieth street northwest between Dunn
barton avenue and O street-JOhn Marbury
ct al. trustees, to James T. Giroy, part lot
12:S. square 12H; so STAMPS, so.
| street northeast between 18th and 18th
streets-Bcrnard Walls ct uX. to BENZ. +.
Peters, lots rs and 142, square 1903; $40
Stamps 81.
Virginia avenue southwest between 9th
al. to Jno. J. Murphcy, lot A. square 3S;,;
SO Stamps 600.
Huntington place between 18th and 18th
streets-Curtis w. Holcomb ct ux. to DOME
II. F'erren, part lot ., block a. University
Park; $40 Stamps, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
FORMALLY INTRODUCED.
United States Attorney Anderson
Presented in Court.

United States Attorney Anderson who
qualified yesterday, actively assumed the
duties of the office this morning. Mr.. T.
c. Taylor. who has been appointed an as
sistant United States attorney, also report
ed for duty today.
MIR. Henry f. Davis, the retiring United
States attorney, formally presented his sue
cessor to Justice Clabaugh in Criminal
Court No. l and Justice Cole in Criminal
Court No. this morning. Mr.. Davis eX-
pressed the hope that the consideration al
ways shown him in his official capacity by
the court will be accorded Mr.. Anderson,
and was assured that such would certainly
be the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
INSANE MAJOR.
CHANGE OF FOOD CTKEn uIM


What a determined and intelligent wife can nc
compiish. is well shown in the experience of a Ger
tain retired major of the civil war and his esti,
able Wife For obvious reasons The name and ex-
act address of the major is withheld bpt tb.
facts are given by his cousin a wel-known lady Of
Marion Ohio.
Without apparent cause but coming on pradu-
most eminent specialists in brain and nervous dis
eases stated that he would never recover strongly
recommending the wife to place him in an asy-
Inn, alth" ugh confident he would live only a few
months.
Being a women of much strength of character
she refused to ncarcerate him, but on the con-
trary, took him 10 cottage along the shores of a
little lake for the summer and devoted herself en-
tirely to the case studied him carefully and espe
cialiy applied herself to the preparation Of food
and drink, gradually eliminating what was harm
ful and substituting nutritious and properly Sc
lected articles with the startling result that in
about six months he was an absolutely sane man.
and in year was healthier than he had ever been
in his life
She recites that the chief agency In his return
to health was Postum Cereal Food Coffee for from
the moment she began using that article in place
Of coffee he improved in marked degree. AT one
time she left off Postum and allowed him to use
ordinary coffee and he had quick and serious
backset. Returning to Postum he improved: now
they nothing else and most enthusiastic in
their faith in its healthgiVing qualities, and nat
urally make many converts among their friends
The relater adds. AT first we thought Postum
fiat and tasteless, but after following the d.
rectons exactly and boiling 1t twenty minutes we
secured a richness equal 10 the best Mocha ard
Java and enjoy 1t greatly. | have lost that heavy
depressed feeling that obtained formerly and my
children growing fat Postum The lady
requests that her name be omitted from pubiica-
ton The name, however Will be given by letter
upon application to the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd,
al Battle Creek, Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
CONDENSED LOCALS.

Robert Lane. colored, of Fighting alley
was this afternoon convicted by Judge
Scott Of cutting Maud Peyton, also colored,
in the head with knife, and, in default OF
payment of a fine of $50, he went to Jail
10 serve sentence of four months.
Private G. Saur of Truck A of the Dis
trict fire department, having been found
guilty of calling his assistant foreman, j.
E Hopper, liar, has been fined by the
Commissioners 50 upon the recommended
ton of the chief engineer of the depart
ment.
John Newman and Costee Allen, who We're
arrested last evening by Policeman New
kirk for being disorderly on Pennsylvania
avenue northwest today pleaded guilty be
fore Judge Kimball The officer told the
court that both defendants we're good fell
lows, and at his request their personal
bonds were taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
CUMBERLAND AND VICINITY
Differences Among Allegany County Re-
publicans smoothed Over.
Gov. LOwndeS' Political Itinerary
Marriage of His SOn-EpwOrth
League Meeting.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star


CUMBERLAND, Md, October 5. 1899.
The differences in the republican ranks
growing out Of the recent county conven-
ton have been am.cably adjusted. and the
threatened Independent ticket will not be
formed. All the leaders are now working
in harmony, and one of them, noted for
successful representation, said Governor
Lowndes would receive 800 democratic
votes in Allegany county.
AT largely attended meeting tonight OF
the republican county committee encour-
aging reports on registration We're SUP
mitted from all parts of the county. The
republicans are displaying more activity IN
registration matters than the democrats.
The democratic campaign will be opened
here on Wednesday, october II. when Col.
John Walter Smith. DR.. j. w. Herring, Isl
dor Rayner and eX-Attorney General john
PrentisS Poe will speak.
Senator Wellington has decided to spend
a Week campaigning in OHIO this month.
Representative Pearre expects to go TO
Chicago october 9 to confer with the ON
Gals of the tin p ate trust regarding the re-
opening of the Cumberland mill. A num-
Der of workers have left already to secure
employment at other points.
The seventeenth annual meeting of the
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Maryland synod, Lutheran
Church. viii be held here in St. Paurs
1nufcn on OCTOBER IL, Il tll'l 10. fapoue
eighty delegates. including number from
Washington, are expected
Gov. Lowndes proposes to visit every
county in Maryland. but he does not expect
to be away from headquarters more than
two days al time
On November % the governor Will attend
the marriage of his son. Lloyd LoWndes,
jr., to Miss May Quinn, at Chil1cothe,
Chic. Miss Elizabeth Lowndes who is now
attending school in New York, will be
maid of honor, and Mr.. Richard Tasker
Lowndas of Clarksburg, w. Va, a twin
brother of the groom-elect, will be best
man.
A hear of immense size has been prowl-
ing about the farm of John F. Harmed,
near Oakland. Wednesday night he killed
a large ram. and after Teasing awhile
carried the remains to a secluded spot and
buried them. posse has been hunting
him. but so far he has eluded capture A
large bear was also seen near Hancock,
Md, on Wednesday.
The annual convention of the Epworth
League, Washington conference, Methodist
Episcopal Church. which includes Virginia,
West Virginia. District of Columbia east
ern Pennsylvania and Maryland will be
held in Mckendree Church, Cumberland.
October Is. 10 and 30. Rev. DIR. L. l..
Thomas of Washington, D. c., will preach
the opening sermon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

HIGHW ROBBERY.
Hugh Ernst Falls Into Hands of Il
EOOtDaI.

The police We're called upon about $50
o'clock last night to investigate case of
highway robbery. Hugh Ernst. a clerk,
living at No. 24 S street northwest, was
the victim. He told the police that he was
crossing vacant lot in the neghborhood
of Sd and z streets on his way home, when
an unknown colored man assaulted and
robbed him. The victim had an ugly wound
his head when he called the police.
which he had received either by the blow or
the fall. He was knocked down and the
robber took his gold-filled watch and chain
and about $l.25 in money, in addition to a
pocket knife and several other small ar
ticles.
Ernst made complaint to the police of
the second precinct, and gave a description
of his assaiiant. Today Inspector Board
man detailed Detectives Muller and Baur
TO Investigate the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Death of Mrs. Hattie Curtis.

Mrs. Hattie Curtis (colored). wife of Mr.
Geary Curtis, died at~her home in Lovettes-
Vile, Va, September % of cancer in the
thirty-seventh year of her age, her husband
and six sons surviving her. The funeral
service was held III the A. NJ E. Church
the afternoon OF September -. at 3 o'clock
and was conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Lampe
of the Reformed Church. Her remains were
inferred in the a. NJ. Z. Church burying
ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Opposition to Democrats.
CLEARING TONIGHT.
Saturday Fair. High North to North.
west Winds.

Forecast till pm. Saturday: For the
District of Columbia and Delaware. rain
this afternoon, clearing and cooler tonight;
Saturday fair; high north to northwest
winds For Maryland and Virginia, rain
this afternoon; fair in western, rain and
cooler in eastern portions tonight; Satur-
day fair; high north to northwest winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast:
The storm, which was central near Tam
pa Fla, Thursday morning, has moved
northeastward to a position off the south
east coast of Virginia, where a barometer
reading of %. 56 inches is reported at Nor
folk. During the next tWenty-four hours
this storm Will pass rapidly northeaStward,
with high northeasterly, shifting to north
erly and northwesterly winds along the
middle Atlantic coast. and high northeast
erly winds along the New England coast.
The rain area, which has covered the
east gulf and middle and south Atlantic
states, will extend over New England, and
rain will be followed by cooler, clearing
weather in all districts south of New York.
The winds attending this disturbance
have not been specially dangerous along
the south Atlantic coast, although some
damage by wind is reported in low-lying
districts near the mouth of the Mississippi
river.
The indications are, however, that strong
gales will prevail late today and tonight
along the Atlantic coast from Delaware
Breakwater northward.
In the southern states and the Ohio val
ley the weather will be fair tonight and
Saturday.
Storm signals are displayed from Hat
teras to Cape Cod section.
The following heavy precipitation Din
inches) has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Macon, lis: Jackson
vile. 1.O4: Augusta, 154; Charlotte, 1.26;
Raleigh, 2.0S; Saint Matthews, s. c., 2.10;
Batesburg, 8. c., $50; Blackville, S. c.,
2s2; Camak. Ga, 2.3O Columbia, S. c.,
go; Greenwood, 8. c., 1S2; Waynesboro',
Ca $50: Weldon. N. c., 2.76: Goldsboro',
N. c., $50; Cheraw. S. c., 1.54; Florence,
s. c.. 1.52; Griffin, Ga, 200.
Records for Twenty-FOur Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours begin
ming at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer: October 81 pm, Sc;
pm 81; II midnight, GO. October Cd am,
So: an so; II noon. e6: Q pm, g. Maxi
mum, 66, at p. m, October 5; minimum, 5S,
at am, October g.
Barometer: October "a PM, 30O6
pm 30.04 II midnight, 29.9S. October G.
am. 29.9S; am, 29.S1; noon, 1915;
pm, 29.73.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at s
In: Great Falls, temperature, IS; condf-
ton, 81; receiving reservoir, temperature,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

Arlington C. f. Clark, Boston: B.
Leyde Berlin, Germany; n. 3. Kelly, Phil
adelphia; l. a Nesvitt, Canada.
Ebbtt-R NJ. Johnson, Kansas City; F.
w. jackson, Newark, \. J.; a. R. Merrill,
Lynn. Mass: a. NJ. Benson. Boston.
Raleigh-R w. Dake. Nashville, Tenn.
W. G. Kendall, Providence, RI; l.. NJ.
Barney, Milwaukee,; c. Byrnes, Pittsburg;
G. l.. Dewey, Cleveland
Riggs. L. Haskell San Francisco, Cal.
c. r. Hall, Philadelphia; c. G. Hardy,
Pittsburg.
Shoreham - c. r. Read, Pittsburg; w
Burton. Texas, f. L. Neall, Philadelphia !;
II. p. Blake, Cleveland.
WelIington-L.. l.. Lane. Philadelphia; r.
Peyton, Richmond Va; J. $. Higgins, st.
Louis.
Wilard-Jas. Allan, South Carolina; F..
Rost, New Orleans: J. j. Smith, Rochester,
n Y; +. G. Chamberlain, Chicago.
Metropolitan-G. n. Petty, Kansas City;
+. b. Hawkins, United States army; w. H.
Burke, New York
National-A. b. Copeland Pittsburg; r.
w. Jones, Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Robbed of Watch. Money and Ring.

James l.. Johnson, young man from
Salisbury, n. c., who is employed on the
southern railroad. complained to the police
this morning that he had been robbed of
500, watch and chain and a diamond ring
worth 500.
His story was that last night he occu-
pied a room in house on f street north
west between 9th and 10th streets Two
other young men occupied the same room.
This morning when he arose he found tn,
other occupants of the room missing. His
property also gone.
Inspector Boardman heard his report and
det:lleQ Detective Proctor on the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
THE SATURDAY STAR.
First InstnlIment of New Serial
Story for Boys.

story for Boys.
The Saturday Star this week will contain
the first installment of a new serial story
for boys, entitled You Sing 1t is by
Frank T. Bullen, F. r. G. s., whose COM
paratively recent book, THE Cruise of the
Cachalot" created a decided sensation in
the literary world and has taken place
with Dana's 1.-Two Years Before the Mast
Mr. Bullen's career has been remarkable
one. From being waif on the streets OF
London he drifted into the merchant marine
and for years led an adventurous life all
over the world. THE Cruise of the Cacha-
lot is the story of his own experiences on
a whaling ship, and has marked him as
writer who is able to hold the closest at
tention Of his readers. There is, too, more
or less of autobiography in You Sing-A
Romance of the China Sea" and while the
story Is written especially for boys, men
and women are sure to find it a most in
teresting tale.
Following are some of the other features
of note in the big literary supplement at
The Star tomorrow:
FUTURE IS BRIGHT Gllustrated).
This week Frank Carpenter gives some
views and interviews on the possibilities
of education and government in Porto
Rico.
A NATURAL WONDER QllustrateO.
Description of Wind Cave, in the Black
Hills of South Dakota, one of the most
c1lrioyC p1acpS of the sort in the world,
FORGIVE YOUR ENEMIES Qllustrated.
A story of the Bend A capital piece
of fiction, written for The Evening Star
by Francis II. Nichols.
PARIS FASHION NOTES illustrated.
Smart gowns made for the English hunt
ing season. latest ideas for indoor and
for street wear.
A MAN AMONG MEN Ollustrated).
A remarkable character study, by Charles
F. Lummis, of President Diaz. who has
done so much to advance the standing
and prosperity of Mexico.
IN NEW CALEDONIA Qllustrated).
An account of the famous French colony
which had it's start penal settle
ment. By Sterling Heilig.
FOR EARLY AUTUMN Qllustrated).
A New York letter from The Stars reg
uar fashion correspondent.
FOUND IN THE PHILIPPINES illus
trated).
The sixth installment of Gen. Charles
Kings stirring story of American army
life.
A NEW GOLD FIELD.
letter to The Star from w. ]. hampton,
telling how the yellow metal is picked
up without any trouble on the beach at
Cape Nome
WITH FAULT TO FIND.
The way sailors in the American navy
must go about 1t when they have any
grievances TO call to the attention of
their officers.
LONDON GOSSIP.
The weekly letter from The Stars regu-
lar correspondent Mr.. l.. H. Moore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
THE WORRIED MANS FRIEND
The mind reacts on the body

THE WORRIED MANS FRIEND
The mind reacts on the body
In a wonderful way.
Perturbation of mind and
anxiety cause any predisposition
to disease to develop into actual
disease.
Many a man who has fallen
q victim to Bright's disease of
the kidneys can trace its first
manifestation to a time when
he was struggling for financial
life in a very sea of troubles.
What can be done under
such circumstances to avoid a
probably mortal diseased
Why, follow the example OF
thousands, who now bless its
discovery, and take Warmers
Safe Cure.
1t is a remedy that can be
relied upon, a remedy that
never fails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

Martha Ellen Lewis and George William
Smith were married in this city by Rev
Robert Robinson, the 18th of December
1882. In a petition for divorce, filed this
afternoon Mrs. Smith charges that her
husband deserted her October III. 1895. She
asks that she be granted the custody of
her two children, and also permission to
resume her maiden name. Campbell Car
rngton is the solicitor for the petitioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
To Write n SiOnograp

Booker 7. Washington, principal of the
Tuskegee Institute. who was named some
time ago as one of the educational COM
missioners to the Paris exposition, has now
been employed by the United States gov
eminent to write a monograph on negro
education, to be sent with the educational
exhibit to the Paris exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Changes in Fire Department..

Upon the recommendation of the chief
engineer of the fire department., the Dis
trict Commissioners have directed that
Hostler NJ Coughlan of No. 3 engine COM
pany be reduced to the ranks. and that
Private A. l.. Lusby of the same company
be made hostler, it having been found SO
the chief engineer states, that Coughlan
is unable to control the engine team
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Cost Him Sn5

Arthur Garter was, by Judge Kimball, to-
Day fined $50 for assault and 81 for riding
his bicyce on the wrong side of the street
Inc assault was upon officer John Hart
who, while standing ar the corner of Penn
SylYania avenue and 10Th street northwest
last evening, was knocked down and run
over by Carter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Stop that Head Cold in ten minutes

or it will develop into Chronic Catarrh. DIR,
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder stops cold in the head
in 10 minutes. and relieves most acute and deep,
seated Catarrh after one application Cures
quickly and permanently. II have used Dr. Ag-
news Catarrhal Powder with best results. 1t Is
great remedy, and never cease recommending
WILLIAMS, 9th and E sts.; EDM0NDS & WILL
IAMS, Sd and Pa. ave. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Must show Cause.

Justice Hagner in Equity Court No. II
today signed order, in the case Of END
ma Cullison against Eli Thomas Cullison.
directing the latter to show cause the
18th instant why he should not be ad.
Judged in contempt for failure to pay
certain. amount of alimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
The sun and Moon.
The City Lights,
Decree of Divorce Signed.

Justice Cole today signed a decree grant.
ing William A Smethurst divorce from
Ethel NJ. Smethurst. Desertion on the part
of the latter was the reason for severing
the matrimonial ties that joined the par.