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The National tribune., 1901-05-30

Cav. Interment was at the Belle Vernon
Cemetery. where services were held by Tost
l'S. assisted by Camp 26j, ;. of V. both Of
Belle Vernon. Pa. He leaves farIily.
WHlTE.-At Nelson, Ohio. Ma, Q, Ad-
olson White. He enlisted June, 1861, and
served over three years in Co. ii Tth Ohio,
and participated in the BATHS OF Cross
Lanes, W. Va; Kernstown Port Republic,
Cedar Mountain, Dumfries. and Chancellors-
vile, Antietam, Gettysburg. Lookout Noun
tain and Missionary Ridge. and Ringgold He
was severely wounded at RinssOd Nov Il,
1868, and the bullet cOuldS not be located
it was never extracted, and through all these
years he suffered from a suppuraring wound.
As time passed assesses opened and his
strength and vitality gradually falling he
finally died from blood poisoning He was a
man of the highest character, 4 good citizen,
and one of the best soldiers. He was buried
at SOuthinGton, Ohio. where members OF his
own company tenderly bore his body to its
final resting place.
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MISSOURI LOYAL ORDERS.
ofcers Elected by the GAR, w.R.C.. an
Y


| The 20th Annual Encampment of the De
partment Of Missouri, held at Nevada, Mo-,
| May 10 and H. was largely attended by
veterans from every part Of the State. Com
mander W. +. Henry, Of Kansas City, pre-
sided.
| Commander-in-Chie. Leo RassIeur Of St.
Louis, was present.
| BY vote of the Encampment the following
message was sent 10 President Mckinney
The Department Of Missouri, g. A. r.. En-
Icampment, now in session, tenders TO you love
and sympathy"
The most important business to come be-
fore the Encampment was the election OF
officers. Comrade George Hail. OF Trenton,
was unanimously elected Commander.
| Other officers elected were: Henry Fair
back, of St. Louis, Senior Vice Commander;
Harry Mitchell, Of Nevada, Junior Vice Com
mander; DIR. c. +. Ludwig, st. Louis, Medi.
cal Director; Rev. Il. ]. Ferrill, Wellsylle
Chaplain; Thos b. Rodgers, St Louis, Ad,
jutant.
As delegates to the National Encampment
at Cleveland Ohio the following were elect.
St Louis; C. w. Clarke, Kansas City; Thos
| 5. Maxwell, ST. Louis; George ii. Fountain,
| California; John O'Bannon, Buffalo; II. VI.
/ Pollard, ST. Louis; James McAdO Springfield;
L. Mcbride, Butler; George w. Martin,
/ BrOokiield; w. 5. Maynard, MOberly; r. A.
Vance, Cross Timbers; G. w. Edwards, St.
Louis; NJ. S. Berry, Cameron; John Il. Cotty.
Moberly. Fifteen aIternates were also
chosen.
The woman's Relief Corps elected the fol.
lowing officers: Mrs. X. +. Bronson, Sc
dalia, President; Mrs. ID. Nixon, Nevada,
SenOr Vice President; Mrs. Maude Hayes,
Kansas City, Junior Vice President; Mrs.
Ziebold, Appleton City, Treasurer
Officers follows were chosen by the Sons
/ Of Veterans: Com, Frederick W. Miller st.
Louis; s. V. c., s. E. Biumer, Cape Girar-
deau; J. V. c., Rolla Thompson, Cartcryille;
| Division Council, o. X. Fries, ST. Louis;
Charles ArmgOrd, Cape Girardeau; S. A.
Dixon, Springfield.
| The oldest veteran at the Encampment was
Henry DOrman, of Leamar aged 1O3; the
youngest, Comrade Vanzandt. aged 49, The
latter entered the service when II years OF
age and served three years
The National tribune., 1901-05-30
New York W. v. R, u.

Mrs. NJ. ]. Humphrey, Press Correspondent,
writes an exceedingly Interesting letter about
w. V. X. U. affairs in Binghamton. y. y,
where of late there has been great activity.
A neat sum has been added to the relief fund
by the sale of a rag carpet Recently a fare
ell supper was given Sister Preston and her
husband, who have removed to their former
home In Pennsylvania and they ware mo
sented with a handsome chair by the W. Y.
r. u.
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The 1920 Pa. Monument.

Survivors of the 122d Pa. on May II, at
Lancaster, Pa, unveiled monument to
their old commander, Col. Emcn Franklin.
The address made by Rev. John ID.
Sayres, Department Chaplain of the G. A.
r.. who was also Chaplain of the regiment.
These officers were elected: Pres, ID. Ii.
Hertshir; V. p, George G. Lindsey; Sec,
David Stamm; Treas, ID. G. Burell.
The National tribune., 1901-05-30

We are prepared to furnish blank forms OF
various kinds upon application We have
on hand:
1. Declaration for Invalid Pension, act Of
June 81, 1890.
3 Declaration for Guardian of Children
under 16 years of age.
g. Declaration for Original Pension of .
Widow.
4. Declaration for Restoration to the Rolla.
5. Power of Attorney.
6. Articles of Agreement.
Z. Declaration for Increase Of Invalid PEN
sion.
6. Declaration for Original Invalid Pen
sion, under act of July II, 1862.
8. Declaration for Dependent Mothers
Pension, act of June 81, 1890.
10. Declaration for Dependent Fathers
Pension, act of June 81, 1890.
II. Power of Attorney aud Articles Of
Agreement combined.
II. Declaration for a Rerating of an In
valid Pension.
13. Declaration for Increase of Invalid
Pension, Act of June 81, 1890.
IA. Declaration for Widows Claim fos
Pension, Act of June 81, 1890.
Is. Large General Affidavits.
16. Small General Affidavils.
II. Physicians Affidayits.
In ordering, please order by Inmber.
These blanks are all according to the form
authorized by the Commissioner of PEN
sions, and are printed on good paper.
They will be sent by mail to any address,
postpaid, at the rate of 10 cents per dozen,
65 cents per 100, or So per 1000, assorted.
Lots Of 1000 or more by express.
Address
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Washington ID. q
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A kentucky Post Reorganizes.

"Abe" Lincoln Post, 19S, Owensboro, KY,
has been reorganized with the following Of
icers: Com, ID. v Higdon; s V. c., Dick
Johnson; j. Y. c., James Belt; Q. NJ,
ThOntOn Hows; o. D., Louis Jones; Chap.
James Hunter; Adjt., Thomas McGary; o. c.,
John Woodward.
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Wants Comrade Brown as Commander rim
Chief

Ccmrade Julius Priester Oregon City, Ore
writes: "'The Pacific Coast is unanimous for
II. b. Brown, of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, for Com
mander-in Chief. G. A. X. He served on the
Committee on Pensions with such ability that
think there is no other that stands in such
high nSinnm a : hn-n
The National tribune., 1901-05-30
ILLINOIS LOYAL ORDERS.
Gov. Yates the Guest of the Veterans at
Peoria.

| Gov Richard Yates, son OF the War Gov.
ernOr Of Illinois, was the special guest of the
| Department Of Illinois during the Both Annual
/ Encampment at Peoria, H., May IL and l6.
Thousands Of veterans, with their wives and
daughters were present, and the city thrObbcd
with the spirit Of patriotism, and everywhere
the veteran was welcomed and hOnOred.
Gov. Yates. accompanied by his entire staff,
arrived on a special train the morning Of May
10. He was given an informal reception upon
arrival. The young Governor, mounted on
his new saddle-hOrse, a beautiful black steed
which was presented to him that day by his
staff, was the central figure in the splendid
military parade In the parade were many
companies Of Sons of Veterans, National
Guard, State cavalry, and about 1000 vet
Grams.
Later Gov. Yates reviewed the Sons OF Vet
Grams at Camp Austin, and in the evening
addressed over 5000 people at the Coliseum.
Al the business session of the Encampnent
officers were chosen, as follows: Com, Capt.
y. Il. ThstlewOOd, Cairo; S. V. c., George
w. G. Estover, Chicago; ]. V. c., ]. b. Sine;
Rockford; Chap, Rev. G. A. Canady, Clin-
ton; Medical Director, DR.. j. NJ. Carter,
WaukeGan; Council of Administration, X. NJ.
Campbell, PreOria; A. ID. Cadwallader Lin
cOln A 5. Wright, Woodstock; Il. +. Lee,
Rockford and H. =. Thompson, Chicago.
Chaplain Thornton offered a recommends
tiOn asking that the Governor of the State
and the Mayor of each city in which Mem
Orial Day is Observed shall issue prOclama-
ness and sports for a period of three hours
during the days exercises. The recOmmcnda-
tiOn was cOncurred in by the EnCampment.
Resolutions were adopted lauding Maj. 10
seph W. Wham, for many years Paymaster
Of the United States Army, and gallant sol
dier IN Grants old regiment, and asking ''in
the name of justice, not mercy, that Con
gress shall pass a bill giving to this gallant
old soldier of the great Republic the rank on
the retired list which he would have held
in the ordinary course of promotion, and
every dollar of the pay which has been with
held from him during the continuance of the
palpably unjust order, dated Adiutant-Gen-
erals office, Washington, ID. c.. April s, 1898.
To degrade such soldier and suspend his
pay for refusing to lfquidate a debt which it
is cOncusiyely demonstrated that he does
not owe, is crime absolutely appalling i'll
its enOrmity."
Rock Island secured the next Encampmcnt
Commander ThistlewOOd has announced
the rcappOlntment of COmrade C. A. Part
ridge Assistant Adjutant General. VIII.
Rose was named as Assistant Quartermlster-
General.
Commander ThiStlewoOd has a splendid
record. He served in Co. c, 9sth Ill. This
regiment after Il short service, was mounted,
and formed u part of Wilder's Lightning
Brigade. He rose from private to Captain of
his company.
The National tribune., 1901-05-30
SONS OF VETERANS.

The fOIIOWIng Officers were elected by the
Sons of Veterans: Com, Frank T. Reid,
Springfield; S. V. c., j. L. Forester,
Yale; j. V. c., J. l.. Anderson,
Eckhall, of Chicago; w. S. Creighton of
Champaign, and owen L. Day. of Kankakee;
Delegate-at-Lar to National Encampment
Joseph V. Graft Peoria.
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PENSION BLANKS.

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torneys and Agents at Low
Prices
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me universal failure Of physicians 10 cura tbasa
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known drug habit is disease and nIgst La frsa,oJ
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your doubts You may have tried so ra5 gu IA {
Ihey have failed Mhys Thcy were siranl,.
The National tribune., 1901-05-30
WONAN,S RETJEF CORPS

The WOmans Relief Corps held an enthu-
slastic Convention during the Encampment of
the G. A. r., and elected the following off
GERS: Pres, Mrs. Martha Baxter, Pawnee;
$. V. p, Mrs. KiZZie NJ. Flint, Peoria; j. "
p, Mrs. LuCretia Hamilton, Alton: Sec, Mrs
l.. NJ MOOrehead, Springtield; Treas, Mrs
Sarah Snow, De Kalb; Chap, Mrs. Sayina S.
COffinberrY. Chicngo.
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PRESIDENT M'KINLEY's ADDRESS TO VET
ERANS.

Upon arriving In the hall Comrade McKIn-
ley was escorted to the platform and intro
duced by Commander Mott. The President
spoke as follows:
II am greatly pleased to meet with tbc
veterans OF the civil war and my comrades
Of the Grand Army OF the Republic. War
In memory is TO be preferred TO war I'm mo-
tion. The shell that has exploded is safer
than when unexplOded. 1t Is a good deal
more comfortable TO talk about the war than
II was TO take part in war-yery much safer
QaughterJ. There is not nearly SO much perll
N 1t. And the events OF war lose nothing by
The National tribune., 1901-05-30

The Womans Relief Corps held a very In
tereSting session. There were over 13G dele
gates In attendance Their report shows
5000 expended for relief during the last
year to veterans, members. and Spanish and
Philippine war veterans. The following of
fccrs were chosen: Pres, Mrs. Lettic Wy
man, Antietam Corps, Petaluma; S. V. p,
Mrs. II. Augusta Lozier, Sacramento; ]. V.
T., Mrs Maria A. Young, Grass Valley;
Treas, Mrs. Rose Kahn, Petaluma; Chap.
Mrs. Sarah Keller, Los Angeles; Installing
Officer, Mrs. Ii. w. Pyburn, Salinas.
The National tribune., 1901-05-30
LADIES OF THE G. A. Z.

The Ladies of the G. A. x. had a larg
gathering, 80 delegates being in attendance
The relief given by them TO veterans ant
families during 1900 was S4,S6S.
The officers for the ensuing year are
Pres, Cordelia Spence, Los Angeles; V. +.
Annie Paulk, Sacramento; j. V. p, Laur;
o. Blinger San Francisco; Treas, Venice
Cushing Oakland; Chap, Ellen Phelps Sal
Jose; Counselor, Olive Welch San Jose
Council Of Administration, Lena Scholier
Lizzie Whiteside, Carrie Sackett; Delegates
TO National Convention, Mary Dunning, Liz
zie Scholier, Eva Booth, and Maud Welch.
The National tribune., 1901-05-30

We are prepared to furnish blank forms OF
,arious kinds upon application. We have
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
The Board CT i:iuCation.

At the meeting ol the Board Of
Education .dst night, the committee
on insurance reported the placing
o! the ", 800 insurance with lIaw-
kins u Co., a: premium of 500
and $4,000 with the Roy al Insurance
Company at prcmlnm of SIS.
MIR. O'Donneil opposed the policies
written by Hawkins X Co., as he
ielt it shou!d have been lett with
Plerson & Co.
Mr.. kersey, chairman Of the
committee, reported that the com
nittee felt that as Hawkins x Co.,
held no insurance Un the schools,
while Pierson & Co., did, the form
er should be allowed TO wIlle some
policies. Tie action of the commit
tee was defended by Mr.. Horn and
MIR. postlcs, and the report was
adopted.
tpon the motion OF Mr.. Carter it
was decided to employ Supervisor
Taliey Tor another year at the rate
Of SIS month. which is an increase
over the salary he received previous
to havns put upon HIM special
duties when the High school was
being built.
The committee OH law reported
that at the next meeting it would
present the much delayed amended
bylaws for the approval OF the
board.
The bill OF Rober. G. Harman
for $500 for professional services
was ordered paid.
superintendent Twitmyer pre-
se"tcd report on the rscent teach-
ers institute and referred to the
great interest manifested by the
teachers in the meeting. The ex
penses Of the institute were S11S1 s..
President ShortIidge and Mr.. Fralm
both sad the institute was the
most interesting and prohta O!e
they ever attended.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

DIR. JAMES WILLIAM KIDD.
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nb.o with the aid OF mysterious com
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"a aIe,ult OF the years he ilu' spent in
searching for thi. preoiou, life giving
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iskno"n to he human body. TEcrs Is
no doubt Of the DOCTORS oarnestness In
making hi, Clailn ana the remarkable
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bear him ous very strongly. His theory
which he advances is one uf reason und
and based on soanl experience in II medi-
cal practice of many years 1t costs moth
Ing to try his remarkable" "Elixir Of Life.
rs no calls 1t, for he sends 1t FREQ, to any
ono who Is sufferer, in sufficient qunni-
tios to convince Of its ability to cure, 10
there is abSoiu ely no risk to rum iSnmo
OF the cures cited 40 very remarkable
witnesses would hardly be credited. Ihs
lame have thrown away crutoh.s and
walked about after two or three trials OF
the remedy. The sick, given up By hOma
doctors, have b4en !csto oil 0 their flmi
lies ana friends in perfect honith. Rhcuna
tiSlu, neuralgia. stomach, hart ivar kid
ney. blood aad skin disoases and bladder
troubles disappear ~ by magic. Head
aches, hnckaches, nervousness, feyers. con
sumption, coughs, colds asthma, catgrrh.
bronchitis and oil affections OF the throhs
lungs or any vital organs arc easily over
como in II space Of tiins that Is slEpIy
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Partial paraly; locom atax'n drop
sy, GOuT. sc.ofula and piles ure quickly
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the entire system, blood and tissues, rsstor
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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Maryland happenings.

Elkton, Md, Dec. 23.-The Trust tees o
tho Poor and Insane for Cecil County TO-
day gave the annual Christmas treat tc
the Inmates OF the Alnshouse and Insane
Asylum ut Cherry Hill.
For the past several nights wholesa ale
raids have been made on tho poultry y ynrdl
Of farmers residing near Childs, Cecil
County. Last night the lhief visited Dan
Harveys farm aud was captured. He
gave his name as David Stirling. colored,
aud will probably spend Christmas In
Jail. without his turkey dinner.
The Ri-ing Sun shoe factory building
at Rising Sum. this county. wa sold to
day At trustees sale TO II. II. Haines pre'
sidsnt of the National Bank of Rising
Sun. for s33O0.
The West nottingham Prcshy ytsrian
Church, at Colnra, Cecil County, will
Gil County, ono cos ing nearly 500. tho
gift Of James A. Gayley. Of Pittsburg, Pa.
being now placed in the helfry.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Market Street Tire.

shortly after midnight fire was
discovered in the store Of J. Warren
BuIcn. 4lo Market Street. George
jackson. Jr.. discovered the fire and
reported 1t at The police station. Ser
geant Lyons and squad ran to the
scene. burst open the door and began
the worK Of removing the clothing
from the tables near the elevator
shaft where the fire was blazing.
Meanwhile an alarm HAD been sent
in and the district companies re-
spondcd.
The fire set the roof of the store
of Simmons Bros. u blaze but little
damage done.
In BulIcn's store the damage is
mostly by smoke A heater near the
elevator is supposed to have started
the fire.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Noted AuthOresE Dead.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Nlrs. "Jennle
June" Croly, journalist and organizer
Of wOmen's clubs, died yesterday In
this city from heart failure. Mrs. Croly,
who was seventytwO years old, was
born In England She became n news
paper writer in this city under the nom
de plume of Jennie June in 1853 and
achieved a wide reputation. She organ
lied soross over thirty years ago, and
through her efforts the Federation Of
Womens Clubs in this country was
formed. At the time of her death Mrs.
CroIy was president Of the New York
Women's Press club.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

0aIU
SANTA CLAUS.

Wilmington. Del.
Dear .Kriss-I am \ little CIR
16 years old and l want you /
bring ME II you have the money t
spare for me doll baby, coach. Sc
Of dishes, table, a bed, a feathe
cushion for my doll TO sit on, pal
gloves, pair skates, u dozen poclk
ct handkerchiefs, macintosh, pock
et-book with some money in il, |
couple OF white aprons for my doll
a high chair, crib, sweater, and ;
lot Of dresses for my doll, measure
the size Of her and you'll know th'
rest and Kriss l have got lot o
friends and sisters who would lik'
10 have something TO and want al
umbrella, rice new belt, a box o
candy, a school bell and an A
B G Book to teach my doll, Don
forget my mamma and papa, and i
you can, fill my stocking full o
greenbacks. Goodbye. From NJ
Polster. PA King street.
=. S.--Don't forget some nuts
and candy.
Wilmington. Del.
Dear Kriss--I am a little boy
years old and want a drum, pail
shoes, pair mitts, an express wa
gon, and some candy, nuts and or
anges, and don u forget mamma ant
papa. mamma wants a new ha
and dress. From your friend, Pul'
cell K. Clarbione, 1924 East Six
teenth street.
Wilmington, Del
Dear Santa Claus-Please bring
me a pair shoes, cap. pair leggins
drum, pair mitts ard some nut:
and candy aud oranges, please dc
not forget mamma and pap.
From your friend Archie IT, Clar-
boine, 1924 East 10Th street.
Farnhurst, Del
Dear Kriss-Please bring me
pair gum boots, pair nice shoes, ;
violin. two boxes OF candy and lots
OF nuts aud oranges aud other good
things that little boys like. Hop
ing you bring what | ask for ana
more toe. Your little friend. RALPH
Lyons.
Wilmington, Del.
Dear Santa Claus:--please bring me
some nuts and candy. and nice iittlt
girl to play with if you please. Samue
Porter, Bancroft Banks.
Wilmington. Del.
Dear Santa Claus:-l want a sled. i;
rocking horse, express wagon, boy
doii, gumboots. pack of old maids, ii
lot of nuts, and candy toys. N'm. &.
kechan, 1902 Lincoln st.
Wilmington. Del
Dear Santa Claus: = Please blinq
me a Christmas tree. sled, peanuts,
candy and an organ that winds up It
sing by, and Il lot of new songs with
music. George Baldwin, i0j W. 3OtL
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
TUESDAY. DEcEmBER "A. 1907.
THE REPUBLICAN 10 obliged to
those who have answered the let

The REPUBLICAN 10 obliged to
those who have answered the let
ters addressed to them from this
office relating to what they know
about farming. Every farmer
knows something that will without
doubt interest his neighbors and
be Of some use to them. 1t docs
not require a person 10 be ready
with his pen or pencil to do down
that which will interest others
about the work on the farm. The
best crops to put in in the neigh.
borho6d in which he resides aud
when to plant them. The profit
II any in keeping poultry and the
best breeds to raise. Who has the
best flock Of sheep in the Hundred
and the best dairy; the largest
hogs and the best bred horses.
Who raised the largest crop and
corn the past season. Tell us all
that is worth knowing and we will
publish it for your ncighbors and
the public to read what is going on
among the farmers Of New Castle
county. BY all means let hear from
you and often.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Santa Claus brought pardons,

Dover Del, Dec. 23.--Tho han dson,.
est Christmas presents received by auy
persons at the State capital were handed
today to five persons in Kent County
jail in the shape OF pardons. The recepi-
onts wore William Oliver, boy, for
shooting at q man; John Flimscy for re.
sisting an officer Of the law; Mary Smith
for theft. John Tilghman, for theft; Ed.
ward Harris, for threatening to burn u
burn.
As the four men and women flled out
Of the jail, carrying their little bel oD gings
they seemed to wish for nothing more for
the Christmas of 1891.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
A GIFT to Yale.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 24.-Yale
university has received n gift Of $780,
600 from Herbert X. Smith, Melissa
r. Smith and Ernest w. Smith of
New York TO carry out the intention
Of the late Rev. Edward A. Smith,
Yale, '56, formerly Il member Of the
corporation of the university, to es-
tahlisl fund in memory of his fa-
thcr, the late Isaac +. Smith Of New
York. The income of the fund is to
be applied to the current expenses OF
the academical department.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Sad End Of a sleigh Ride.

MIDDLESBORO, KY, Dec. pa
Charles Preston, aged about thirty
years, took little Jessie Marion sleigh
riding on Powell river, across the Cum.
berland mountains. The ice gave way,
and the girl was drowned. Preston
tried manfully to save the girl, and,
becoming crazed over the matter. he
went TO the child's mother and com.
mitted suicide In her presence.