davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
DFArns
DrAThs
HELLEf-in this city. on May IL. ls3e. sarsh
j.. widow Of Frederick Heller, In her list

At.f7 49, u tl.
HEILER-in this city. on May L. 1920 sarsh
j.. widow Of Frederick Heller, in her fist
yesr.
Relatives and frieuds ere invited to attend
the funeral services from the residence Of hei
son law, George W. Blest, No. 2O3 North
Monroe street, on tuesday afternoon at
o'clock. lnterment silverbrpok.
GRIMES -.On Saturday, May 12. 1900, Aman.
da A. wife Of Noah b. Grimes, in the 74th
year of her age.
Funeral from her ate residence, 90 East 22d
street, Monday, May 18th, at p. III. Inter
ment ut Lornbardy cemetery.
CAEL--Cn May II, 1900, Harry Gael, aged 81
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral. from his late residence No. ILL
A street, South Wilmington Wednesday after
noon, at 2 o'clock. Mterpent at L0mbardy
Cemetery.
WORI,ALI.-At the residence of her son-in
law, john Megilligan, S04 Kirkwood street,
this city, on May il. 1900, Amanda N wld
ow 1f Nathaniel s. Worrall Of Kenneth
square. Pa, in her 10Th year.
Funeral services Mt the res tdence of her son,
James N. Worrali. State street. Kenneth
square. Pa, on Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock
mterment Longwood cemetery, Pa.
FISHElt--At Henry Clay, Del. on May IL,
1900, James Fisher. aged -65 years.
keiatives and friends arc respectfully inyi-
ted TO attend the funeral services a. his late
residence Henry Clay, on Tuesday AFTERNOON,
at . clock. lnt.rmeut ut Mt. Salem Gene
terry.
WAlSH-In this city OIL May Il, 1907, Michael
Walsh, aged o. years
Relatives aud friends are invited 10 attend
The funeral from the residence OF his son-in.
law, John Walsh. !03S0uth Adams streets on
Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. Solemn re-
QUEEN Mnss at ST. Paul's Church lnterment
at Cathedral cemetery.
YEARsLEY Near led Clay Creek church
Mill Creek Hundred. on May 10th. 1900, Nc
Coy Yenrsley, aged % years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in.
vited t. attend the funeral without further
notice, from his 10 to residence near Red Clay
Creek church on Monday, May II. Services
at led Clay Creek church at = o'clock, p III.
lntcrmen / in adjoining cemetery
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
The Duiugs OF tine Churches.

TuE REPUBLIC An would like tho pms ors
OF the churches to hand in their an Guinea
ments for the week beginning evo:y Mon
day morning not later than tea oclocR'
WEST CHURCH.
Tuesday May H. at 3 o'clock Ladies'
Bible Reading Subject. Faith AT j. ~
o'rlock union of the Home and Foreign
Missionary Societies to make arrange
men,s for public meeting to DO held in
June
Wednesday. May lG. at S1o'clock, Sub
iect, "How TO prevent discoUragemeEt.
Text tst Kings 1874.
Thursday May l7h at 3 o'clock, Wo
mans Home Missionary Socisty,
Saturday afternoon May 10, ut . clock,
Junior Christian Endeavor Society.
sunday May 20, at O'Clock an address
by d.. Gilbert Secretary If Religious So
cicly Of Washington ID c.
GRACE NJ +. CHURCH.
Saturday afternoon. May 10Th at
O'Clock Mothers meeting, addresses by
Hcv, DR.. Gilbert Of Washington. ID. e.
UNION NJ Z. CHURCH.
Monday May !lst Rev. DR.. Gilbert OF
Washington d, {, will address the minis
tiers.
FIRST IHChCH or tHRi>T, SCIENTIST
wednesday May 18th. The regular We'd
pesday evening meeting will be held at
= o'clock in the cl.ucch, 9l7 Gilpin Ave.
nue..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
HAVE EYES AND SEE NOT.

Everyday Matters That Some People
Seem Never to Notice.
Can you tell me II collections of the
mall are made todayY asked an elder
ly man Of young man in Pennsyl.
yania avenue news store last Sunday.
"Yes; there are several collections
made in this city on Sunday" was the
answer.
DO you know the hour?''
"My friend, In front Of this store is
a mail box, and OH the front of it is to
be found IL card with the hours Of dali
ly collection neatly. tabulated. Ex.
anime it." II
Thanks"
"This Is an example why some Of
the old men are pushed to the wall In
the struggle for life and why 1t is not
always the old practitioner who is the
best said the young man. "For a
man of apparently 10 to ask in the
city Of Washington such question as
! that gentleman just addressed to me
Is little short of criminal and well ex.
empliGcs how woefully deficient some
people are with reference to matters
of common knowledge which ought to
he in the possession Of every schoolboy
at the age of 10.
"There are certain wrinkles OF met
| ropoltan life that some people seem
never to grasp. The running leeway
| Of the street cars. their tcrmini, the
streets through which they pass and
the districts they tap, the running
time between Washington and the
| principal cities of the railroads, thor
ough knowledge of the environments
of the city, the major questions Of
the mail service and thousand and
one matters which, if not directly ac-
qulrcd by learning should be by all
sorption, ought TO be at the finger tips
of every person who enjoys the priv
ilege of metropolitan life.'-Washing-
ton Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

NJ. TNlhlLs IATHdII I III ThIIaNtiPHTH
t,iny
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
Suuelchiug IN Encore FIcnd

The long, solemn gentleman with the
piercing eyes tapped gently on the
shoulder of the encore Gcnd in front of
him.
"Allow me to present you,' snid he.
handing the applaudcr IA small paper
package.
"What does this mean asked the
recipient wrathfully as he opened the
package ana found about 50 in dimes
and nickels.
at means this replied the solemn
gentleman; Il have noticed your ear
nest efforts 10 have everything twice,
Therefore | have taken up this small
collection in order that YOU may come
tomorrow instead Of trying to get your
two performances in one evening -
indianapolis Press. .
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

New Castle. May l4.-There
arrived about 10 colored men today
to work on the New Castle and
Delaware City Electric Railway.
Ward was received here today OF
the death OF Tilghman Turner,
formerly of Front Street this city
but lately residing at Seventh and
French Streets Wilmington. His
funeral will take place on Wednes-
dav.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

TOR SALE-STONE CRUSHER. WITH
l. elevators ana screen cap. l6O tons; %
horsep over engine, railroad turntables cars,
Buffal, Holster, derrick, etc. Address {. ).
Pyle Hockcssin Del. m!4it
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
WIND STORM !.
KILLS THREE.

St. Paul, Mimi. May I4.-Three
persons were killed and two injur-
ed yesterday in fierce wind and
rain storm which passed over the
city.
Fannie Mullen, John inland and
Patrick Sexton were killed, and
Miss Mary Sexton and Pat
rick Sexton, Jr. were injured.
The Sections were driving when
the storm broke. A board walk
was blown into the carriage killing
Mr.. Sexton Instantly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
lnherits a Fortune.

Scranton, Pa. May I2.-NIrs.
Sarah l1az!ett, comparative y
poor widow living on Mulberry
Street, this city. received word yes
terLay that a distribution had talk
en- place in tho estate Of her dcces.
ed half brother, the late Charles
2keer, Of Mauch Chunk, and that
s. 900 in cish would BE- deposit
ed to her credit tomorrow in any
bank she might designate,
Mrs. llazlctts attorney, John +.
Serlgg, was dircctc to secure the
money, Anna Skcer another half
sister, living i'll M"unch Chunk;
Miss Packer. a nice. and the chill
drcn Of a half-brother living in
Bloomsbury, di,il c onc-haIi the
estate among them. The ether
hail goes to the widow. The estate
is cNUcc ted to realize over d nil
lion dollars. he dcc&dent was a
Kingston boy who entered the
employ of Asa Packer at 81 week
became general manager of his
store. and m1rricL his daughter.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

There will be u juvenile Musicale given
by the p@pi!s of Mrs Saxton and Misses
Murray. Hart and Hartman in Erwnrih
NJ n. Church on Tuesday, May 18th at
eight uclHck.
The pupils will be assisted by Mr.. Geo.
W. Venting, OF Philadelphia who Is no.
tod as hUnori,t aud will guarantee to
mako the most siold laugh,
AdmiI ion can 10 gained only by q card
and a silver Offering will DO taken.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
A Loud Voiced Bird.

A story runs that on n certain day
two men, one of them very deaf, We're
walking by the railway. Suddenly
an express train rushed by, and as 1t
passed the engine emitted shrek tlnt
seemed to rcnd the very sky.
The hearing mans ears were well
nigh split, hut the deaf man struck an
crStatic attitude. Then, turning to his
suffering friend, he said, with pleas
ed smile:
"rhai's the first robin I've heard
this spring Kansas City lndepcnd-
pnt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

Departmental Commander Wiiiam A.
Reilly of the &. A. H. on Saturday an.
nounced the appointment of William G.
Baugh to be assistant adjutent- general
and requests each post commander to TO, :
ward him two names from his post to br
appointed on tho commanders staff, one
as an'-lnSpectOr ana ono AS aid-de-
camp This was the first official order is.
sued BY commander Reilly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

7TOR,fsENT i4FouKiNiCEHsY .FUANIeHEp /
l5||3 q ' M g ~ n s 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
A MONSTER DEVIL FISH

Destroying its victim ia a typ, of CON
stiDatiOn The pow5c Of this murderous
mnla,ly Is felt on organs and nerve, and
muscles and BRAIN There's no health till
It's overcome But DR.. Kings New Lille
Pills arc q safe nnl certain euro. Best In
the world for Stomach, Liver. XIX nays
and Bowels. Only 25 cents a, N, B, Dam
forth's Drug Store %.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

Theatrical Manager-I'm not going
to pay you for my theater. ,,sty1
Contractor-Why not?
Theatrical Manager - Because you
contracted to build theater to hold
$500 people, and 1t hasn't held sD
people any night since It opened, -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

There will he exhibitions Ct sewing in
the grammar school. Of this city from :.
until p m, as follows May Il, school
No. 1, Washington street below Third
May -, school No /. French street above
FiIta, May 81, school No. II, Fourteen h
and Washington streets 1 hs pubic will
be cordially Welcome at tn, exhibition
Miss Joanna du u. Mclaughlin is in
struCtOr OF sewing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

The Holland farm near st. james
Church, Mill Creek Hundred, Is occupied
by jacob c. McClary, it being TOO desir-
able property to remain untenanted. We
nre d eased that the owner has secured a
farmer, aud In due time we expect to hear
OF the production Of large crops Of corn
ana grass,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

Tomorrow PROMISES to be fair, with
slight change Of Temperatures, Similar
condition vii! probably prevail On
Wednesday,.
Tho thermometer ut W. c. Taylor's
drug store, 81. King stroet, to-day regis
tvrod a. follows;
O'clock lJc'clocS lorlock
10 IS 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
Fined For Cruelty.

Joseph 7. Hastings of Laurel, was fined
so and costs by Magistrate llearne on
Saturday for cruelty to IA horse. About
two weeks ago agent Stout of the 5. L. T.
A. went to Laurel and Investigated case
of alleged cruelty. Ho found that Has
tings had driven horse belonging to
George II. Buchanan until the animal
died. A warrant was sworn out for Has
tings and fine and costs amounted to
nearly $40 were imposed. .,.a..,
1t Is health for any cold when Smm,
White Pulmonic Balsam Is near. Depot
6C6 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
Large Property Sale,

Charles W. Goodin., Real Estate agent
Sth and Jefferson streets hAs sold the large
four story building, No. 3 East Fourth
street owned by Charles X. Minor. Of Dun
dee. Yates County, Now York to Clarence
r, Holt of this city; price not men tinned.
Tho property Is valued at about $1,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

At meeting of the Riddles Sunday
School Association it was decided to
charter tho steamer Twilight to go on M
excursion to Augustine Park OF June i6.
This makes MUS excursions from this
city that will go to that park this sum
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

Il sTbe6snnual report 81 tho Delaware In
AgStsiSt School for Girls shows that there
1f6Btneteen. Inmates at that Institutlun,
- 4 ! Everything Is running smIotiilyt
sl.sSie 4 10 accommodations for twice %
many more w
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

Science has found That rheumatism Ia
caused by uric acid in tho blood. This
poison should be excretch by the kidneys.
No rheumatism with heal ny kidDys.
Foley S Kidney Cure makes them wello All
lruggist5.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

Residents of Kounett Square and vicin-
ity are again agitating the movements Of
an extension of the Wilmington and
Brandy wins Springs Railway Company
to that place. Wilmington business
men are also anxious for this move, a.
they think it will benefit them to great
extcnt. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

Frank j.. Chandler Of MT. Cubs ,visisS
our city 'ghjs ipprning,i Carriages fpla al
his sale lsft Th1fsg9y, AT 40 e taO,s ia
has been ,Eery biisTu on hil. fNrni lEElieN
plan ted tSbnshsis 0f. petA tees, aud expscty
to harvest q crop Of some aoc0 bushels,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

In Japan hnndkrrchicfs are made OF
paper cords are twisted from it ind
limitations of curdova leather are skill
fully contriyed from it.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

Finest Striped'and small
che cked Worsteds
Sack pin striped and
club checked. All
Suits. the seasons novel
ties in fine goo s,
SIS, els, and $40, for
finest ready made Suits.
We never offered such a
stock. We never sold as
many and you will easily
understand when you see
the values. Not many if
any of the styles, only a
few to get the sizes aud
! giving a big assortment
of the patterns. Single.
breasted vests with collars
and hish-cut without COL
lars, double-breasted vests
in some Of the patterns.
Stop in and see these suits
try the fit, notice the style
and makeup.
Open Tuesday and Saturday
evenings.
JAS. |. MULLla & SONS.
Clothing, Sixth and
Hats. Market,
Shoes. Wilmington:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
Visited the Camp 0rOund.

DR.. and Mrs Grise. j. II Kilmor, Mra,
Smith and Mr.. Vandegrift left this moru.
ing FOR the Camp at Brandywine Sum-
init, While at the grounds they will fix
MP their tents and give them o general
over hauling. <
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
IINARl To WORK

Charles Replogle Of Atwatcr, o.. was
unable to work on account OF kidney
trouble After using Foiey's Kidney Cure
four days no was entirely we'll. All drug
cists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
ON EVERY BOTTLE

or Shiloh Son au,np tionCurels this guarantees
"All we ask OF You TO u1s two.tlnrdI Of tar
contents OF thl. bottle faithfully, then it you
Tan say you arc not Dsneitel roturh tn, b,s-
lie to your Druggist aud Ii, may rciltnl tas
nice paid Price -Jc, %, aud 81.
Tor sao by i. b. Dantortn. 5ecJnl A,l MAE
net Streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
HOW IS YOUR WIFE!

Hrsshc lost her boa61v' lf.o, ConIti pat On
Indigestion, Sick Heata,h, are the princip!
causes. Karl's Clover koos Toa has oursl
these ills for half q cGatury Prizes -; and III
Money refunded ii results are not iLtl sfactory
lol safe by N. u. DlntortL, Suconu aul MAE
ket streets. .
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

VIM. II. Klair of Centreyile visited our
city this morning, lie is preparing TO Wis.
1t Maryland in Tow days to look ht'"- !
carload OF fresh cows for ano her IN
tho early pnrt of june 60
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

Charles Dourhorty, aged 10 years, of No.
2D!3 Gilpin Avenue was seriously injured
while playing bail. He WAS catching and
the bail struck him in tho abdomen
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
Placed In q Home,

Agent Stout.of the Society for Prevent
ion of Cruelty tc children has placed Fliz-
abeth Williams in the Home for Colored
Girls at Germantown, IA.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

Andrew Dolbow is still cond ucting
revival meetings Mt the Alliance Mission
at Delaware Avenue and scott street every
night this week and will c)ntiaue without
date. Rev. Ralph I. Coursey. OF Newport Is
expected o pi each on Tuesday and Rev.
Ihos J. Wright OF ConshohJc k en-, Pa, on
Il Ilnu nNnNiAn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
King swood NJ Z. Church.

Pentecostal revival maetin g this even
ing, in Klngswood NJ, +. Church. Rev:
Dr., G.lso Of Union NJ. f. Church will
preach. Revival rcnlecostal meetings
oycry night during the week. l.. L. kar-
hoison Pastor
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

John 7 Spring has announced his can
dicacy for Coroner OF Now Castle County.
Telephone No, Of the Dclmarvia line
has been placed in the Office Of the :, L.
&. {.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

The Hartman and Fehrcn bach Brewing
Company royalty entertained tho Il aiding
french to.day. The visitors woro favor.
ably impressed with tho mammoth plans
and excellent beer u
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

IA. Official Boart Of Elwbg;h Church
vii Aotd it, I'gulur meeting on Wrimrs-
day ry'nnA Mir snort wants al lie Oh
ii j..- At tie church, to be p,eavnt,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

The Wilson Jrs. defeated the Society
Boys by q score of 10 to IL. Clark and King
were thSbatteries. 45uc, nei :,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

OST ON SATURDAY. MAY II, 1909. A
IL bl acl, and white fox terrier dog; reward
vii! be paid II returned to NJ. L. CARROTS
-four and feed store, southeast corner 18th aud
French streets. mlf3ti
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

WI ANTHOLOGY WITH SOME KNOW
w ledge Of printing; one Who can make
ready and feed press. No. West I'd street,
Mathues IL Co. ml4'Bt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

iXy ANTED--TU SELL, SECOND HAND
w gas cook stove; also breasiast able,
both in good condition W 6!a w. 9th street.
mli-2tH
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
For Rent

A stable Seventh and WollaStoo ASrSHtS
at s. 30 psr muntl. Ap.,iy . George Il.
Vernon. this Olive
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
Adopted the Uniform.

: Fresh Graf meat every day at CArl'to
ph :r, No SDJ .jcffuison street. mli-tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

| Educa.e YoEr Bowels with CascBroue,
Candy t,at'iartic cIrN constipation forever
Nc. 2ia II 2 - q tail. drugs stS refund mo,tA-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14
Milnli,lgtOIi, Vel

Ali losses promptly adjusted AMI pail
Aggregate capital Of companies ropre,elt-
ed over 81, UJ0OJl J-ln-th-tt :,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

yXvANTED--YOUN GIRL ABOUT 10 OR
w 10, to clerk in store, ITO French street.
nls.3tIl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

Stops THE COUCH
AND WORKS OFF THE COLD.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure q
cold In one day, No Cure No Pay
Price 20
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-14

THOR sAI.E-BAY MAZE. $ YEARS OLD,
II sound, kind and gentle. not fast. but can
show minute gait; sold vi III n guarantee.
Amply at 18th and rench street. every day
Ills week, between 0 and /! O'Clock r. m.
mil 3tt
The Lamar register., 1900-01-17
End Coed Coal In Cuba,

Santiago. Jan. i5.-It Is believed
here that the problem OF utilizing the
vast resources OF the island in iron and
manganese has been solved by the re-
cent discovery OF extensive deposits
OF coal in the Nayari district near
Nipi bay. Tests OF several tons taken
from the outcroppinGs and brought
here for experiment show that the coal
l. OF very high grade. resembling fine
camel coal
Mining men are surprised and de
lighted. Little search for coal has
been made owing to the belief OF the
government geologists that deposits OF
coal were not likely to be found in the
island
Already a company Is being organ
lied to begin mining operations. with a
view afterwArd OF establishing smelt-
ing works, II the coal supply warrants
IL According 10 several mining man
ayers who are Interested In II, the hnd.
ing OF n sufficient coal supply would
mean an Immediate rise In the value
Of all Cuban mining properties.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-17
Another ssh.m.r Arrested.

St Louis. Mo. Jan. I5.-The arrest
Of John w Baker. head of the firm OF
John W. Baker 4 CO.. commission
brokers. yesterday. on the charge of
using the mails to defraud. has devel.
5ped surprising condition OF affairs.
From complaints in his possession.
Chief Postofiiee Inspector Dice iutl-
mates that Bakers out-of-town patrons
have lost in the aggregate over Sio0,-
0po. He thinks the figure mentioned is
small. and has decided to institute
searching Investigation 70 ascertain
the fun extent OF Bakers operations
The scheme" said Mr. Dice to-day.
measured from n financial standpoint.
j. one OF the largest that has ever been
brought to the attention of this depart
ment For seven months We have been
looking into the affairs OF the firm OF
Baker & Co. but owing to their meth
DDS and the fact that many Of their
patrons were unwilling to prosecute,
fearing they would then lose the entire
amount Of their investments. We were
unable to make rapid headway. AT
scores OF places In southern Illinois,
persons we're Induced to invest their
hard-earned savings on the promise OF
handsome cash returns"
The Lamar register., 1900-01-17
savEMr a SUBMARINE LIGHT
pe'ieo Attracts the Attention of Tn. Rn.-
slsu Naval Attache


New London, Conn. Jan. I5.-Can.
taih w. Baron Fersen, naval attacba
OF the Russian government, stationed
NJ washington, has been In this citv
ior two days Investigating tie subma.
rihe are light which was invented dur.
ing the Spanish war by +. G, Hall
ir- and Q. T.. Burdick, two Yale an,
dergraduates.
Capt Fersen. who is an expert in
submarine work, was so pleased with
the Invention that he told them that
ne would recommend that the Russian
government purchase enough of these
lghts 10 equip the Russian navy. and
ordered one OF the lights. which will
he shipped TO Russia at once, The
Test, Il Is claimed, proves that Hall and
burdiek by their Invention have prov.
en- that air is not necessary TO an arc
hsht, This IL something that has al
ways been considered absolutely es.
sential By the use OF th!s u-ht
wrecks can be lighted at a depth of
40 feet below the surface Of the sea,
so that photograph can be made OF a
sunken ship. This Is the limit deptb
at which divers can work.