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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02
Notes from smithfleld.

SMITHFIELD, VA. September 1.-(Spe-
ciai.)-A large excursion was run here to-
day from Newport News.
Mrs. J. !. Golfer was taken to st. Vim
cent Hospital this morning for treatment.
Mrs. Cofer has been Ill for long time.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Wilson and family.
Miss Mamie Thomas. Mr.. Griffin, and
Mr. Chapman have returned home from
Yellow Sulphur Springs.
Miss Carr. from Suffolk. is visiting Mrs.
Willie Joyner on Main street.
Mrs. Richmond sMaury and Mrs: p. IL
Golfer arc visiting friends in Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cofer have re-
turned home from a visit to friends in
Northampton county
Mrs. tt Barrow. who has been spend
ing several weeks at Morgarts Beach.
has returned home.
Mrs. George Guy has returned home
from christiansburg, where she has been
for two weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02

Democratic Legislators Address q
Mass Meeting.

1.-(Special)-In response to cali issued
by the voters of Alb<larle county, a
meeting was held at the courthouse to-
day at noon for the purpose of having
ed. Messrs. w. r. Duke and w. n Boaz
members of the Legislature. and John S.
Chapman. of Greene. representing the
counties of Albemarle and Greene in the
State Senate, addressed the meeting
Messrs r. I. w. Duke. Daniel Harmon
and Captain Micajah Woods also made
speeches.
Miss Marie Keller is quite i'll with ap-
pendicitis. She was operated on this at
ternoon.
DR.. Richard II. Wilson. Professor Of
Romantic Languages at the University
has just returned from a three months
trip to France.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02
Camps Go to AmcIin.

r. E. Lee Camp and George f. Pickett
Camp. Confederate Veterans, will assem-
Ole at the Southern Depot Fourteenth
street, south of Cary street. in uniform.
1t o'clock A. NJ. tomorrow to attend
!he reunion Of the c. r. Irvine Camp
ID at Manchester by the A P. ELL Camp.
81 Petersburg. The Richmond and Pc
tersburg camps will both carry bands of
7usfc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02
Roanokers Nearly Drowned.

NORFOLK VA. September 1.-(Spe-
cial 1.-TWO ladies and from Roa
noke. whose names persistent inquiry
fails to discover, narrowly escaped drown
ing at Virginia Beach to-day. They were
rescued, but refused to give their names
or addresses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02
CAPTAIN watson Returns

Captain Harry L. Watson returned last
night from Abingdon and other points in
Southwest Virginia where he has been
for the past week to attend the funeral
and look after the business affairs of his
brother Colonel j., c.. Watson, Jr., of
Governor Montague's staff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02
SOUTHERN RAILWAY MERGER.

Kentucky Railway Commission
Takes Counsel With Respect to It.
FRANKFORT. KY, September 1.-The
sion to-day, mapping out the line OF In
svestigation to be pursued In the Southern
railway merger matter, The commits
#sioners went to Louisville this evening.
Clifton Pratt, before taking evidence IN
the ma tier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02
OUR ARMY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
German Defence of 1t from Charges
of Cruelty.

of Cruelty.
BERLIN, September IA correspond
ent of the Frankfurter Zeitung, writing
from Manila, replies to the charges OF
cruelty on the part of the American army.
appearing in European newspapers. lie
says: Perhaps no other nation except
the United States would have borne the
stubborn resistance of the Filipinos, in
Samar for two long years with such hui
mainly as, upon the whole. has been the
case. It is not to be wondered at that
the American leaders finally let their gall
run over at the treacherous tricks played
upon them, and adopted sharper mea-
sures:, OF course, some excuses occurred:
these few cases and serve them to the
public as typical of American war MAX
ing
The correspondent also emphasizes the
Injustice OF expecting Americans to OBJ
serve in every case the rules OF civilized
warfare while fighting such a foe.
The writer praises the shrewdness. COM
bined with the modera ton, of making sur
rendered insurgent officers governors of
provinces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02

Special Friday and Saturday Excur-
sions to New Jersey Senboard
Resorts, Via r., +. & p. II. r. and
Connections.
On Friday and Saturday. September 5th
and 6th and September 18th and 18th, the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company will sell special ex-
cursion tickets to Atlantic City, Cape
May, Ocean City, and Sea Isle City, N.
J., via Washington and Pennsylvania
railroad, or Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
at rate of $40 round trip from Richmond.
Tickets will be good going only on date
of sale. and for return passage leaving
destination until the Tuesday following
date of sale, inclusive. Stop-over will be
allowed within limit at Philadelphia only.
Apply to ticket agents Byrd-Street, Elba
and Main-Street stations. or Richmond
Transfer Company. 9o3 east Main street,
Jefferson Hotel, and Murphy's Hotel.
w. p. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02
Struck IL PceDer.

| NORFOLK. VA, September 1.-(Spe-
cial)-Robert Taylor was sent to Jail for
| six months to-day for striking a boy who.
! he claimed he caught peeping at circus
| actresses dressing. He is a Baltimore
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02
A DOUBLE WEDDING.
The Misses Henderson, OF King
George, We'd Mt Same Time.

George, We'd Mt Same Time.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, September
1.-fSpec!al.)-At Fletcher's chapel, in
King George county, this afternoon Miss
Lula Henderson. of King George, became
the bride Of Mr.. William Limerick, of
Washington, D. Z.
Miss Harriet Henderson, of the same
county, was united in marriage to Mr..
Joseph ]. Bray, OF Baltimore, Md. Rev
j. l.. Pribble OBLIGATED The couples came
to this city and took the evening train for
Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02

There was cook named Belle,
Who made hot biscuit to SELL
She.nsed Good Luck powder
And folks did so crowd her
That she made a fortune as well.
She's now got moneylto burn
With no more shekels to earn
Her stove she presented
To friend who frequented
Her restaurant to learn.
She used to rise at seven,
But snoozes now till eleven;
A belle to be sure,
With many wooer,
And all on account of the leaven.
"Now, friends, both large and small,
SAYS Belle to the crowds that call,
on must use Good Luck powder
eft you wish to know how to
Tickle the palates OF all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02

Mrs. L. r. Birmingham. who has been
spending the month Of August at the Ho-
tel Allegheny. Goshen. returned to her
home, in the Cowardin Flats, yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02
A. O. II. State officers.

The State convention of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians was held in Newport
News Sunday. The following officers
were elected: President, James Casey:
Vice President, ]. T. insolvency, of
Alexandria; Treasurer, Mr.. N1cDermo,t
Of Newport News; Sergeant-at-Arms. Mr..
O'Donnan.
The delegates from Richmond who
attended the convention were, State Sec
rotary James Craemer John A Haley,
Charles Taylor and NJ. L.. Taylor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02
Monitor Arkansn. Finished.

NEWPORT NEWS, va, August 3o-
been notified that the Newport News Ship
Building works will turn the monitor
Arkansas1.oyer to the government. se9-
TENDER 9Th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02
IN Wl aEka
Aft i ! "a VII
Now Lease of Lifo for al, lewa.
P0stmasScT.

Postmaster R. Fl. Randall, Dunlap, Ia,
says: I suffered from indigestion aad re-
sulting evils for years. Finely tried
Kodol. soon knew had found what
/ had long looked for. lam better today
than n years. Kodol gave me new
fdayit to the truth Of this statement
Kodol digests your food. This enables the
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02

Mr.. Spottswood Wexford, of Richmond,
is a guest at Ex-Governor Tyler's.
Mr.. Robert Preston has accepted po-
sition in the engineering corps of the
United States Steel Company, at Logan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-02

Professor Masury, who has been in AL
1eghany and other northwestern counties,
says corn is s1.25 a bushel. and that cat
tie, sold at, say, 4 cents pound. are be-
ing shipped to Illinois to be fed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12
Our Advertise rs.

The following busines. firms Of Alma
have new ads in the RECORD this week
and we ask you 10 carefully read them.
Ii IL for your benefit:
The Hayt q Pierce Co.-Department
store
A. b. ergOod-Jewelry.
Lafayette Stevens-Furn,ture.
Wright House-Hotel, Laundry aud
livery.
CT b. Porte--Jeweler and optician.
Messenger q Oo.-Olothing
Thomson ~ Observation-Disclosures
John w. Dean-Furnlture
J. M. Montigel Founder and
machinist
f. Pollasky-Dry goods boots and
shoes.
]. w. Tracy-Oafs and bakery.
+. J er-PhotCgrapher.
w. r. Divies-Jeweler aud millinery
b w. EliiSon-GrOceries.
J. = Losey-Jeweler.
&. otanard-Horse FURNISHINGS
Bivins a. Rhodes-DrugI lsts.
N. VI. Larkins & Oo.-Biz.tr.
y S Oaple 81 Snn-H rdw ,re.
II. J. Vermru'eh-Oep'r tment Store
Sh.rrar ~ Mulhollaud--Dru gRists.
Emmer & Foster-Billiard parlor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

Another OF Americas greatest states
men has passed away from life earthly
TO the bayoud. and in the luss OF ThOmas
b. II ed the nation loses another of her
brsiui' st men. The announcement OF
his death came as sudden shock, for his
physicians had stated that he WAS max =
ing favorable progress III combating the
attack of the disease which ended his
ME. The first OF the week Of his death
he attended the opening of Cons ress and
was apparently IN good health bat be.
fore the week was ended he was dead.
Thomas B Reed stands side by side
in rank with such men as Blaine and
FRYE, all men tn At Maine produced, men
natural Y gifted for stat 'manship Mr.
Red was poss ased of wonderful memory.
a clear intellect for analysis, and there
fore became "A great pirliame ntarian
He had a keen sense of humor, coupled
with brilliant though often caustic
wit, which he used most effectively.
de was ma 'rful man. with strong
mans contempt FIR weaker intellect and
ne never was pOTuar in the politician 5
sense OF the word No one in public
lite during the past Ten years was a
deeper student He was in the ripe TeSs
% his great IN ntal p1wers, In the full
frut ton OF his rich experience in public
eff airs. His death is distinctly a loss
20 the country
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12
EOur Schools,

Therza Duryea visited school Monday.
Rev. Wooron visited school Wednes-
day
Rev. Eichbaum visited school last
week.
Mr. Allen has been plastering the
engine TO )m this week.
The Life and Work Of Schiller has
bee added to the library.
Vern johnson has been elected cap
tam of the 1908 football team.
The tenth grade AVE begun the study
OF The Merchant of Venice.
The football team bad their pictures
tax N last week. Ask Mis-, Marsh.
Prof. Hanson is trying 70 obtain sever.
al magazines for our reading table
A la ket ,ll team has been organized
and Vern Johnson has been elected
captain.
The Freshmen football team defeated
the 18th aud Sth grades Wednesday night
By the SCOT 10 ..
Remember the art exhibit next week
You should attend Tor two reason:
fir.t. 10 htlp the school secare these
pictures; second, for your own benet Z.
These pictures are by far the best that
can be obtained They represent the
work Of the worlds best artists.
The plaster on the ceiling OF the
engine room fell down the other day.
The oiuse of the d slster was lack OF
hair. If that was all that was needed,
plenty of It could be furnished by the
fooib all team espec ally by our next
captain. johnson, it's up TO you"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12
Alma College.

Cameron HARNESS does not expect 10
return to c'llege after the holidays.
MIR. A. w. Wright's gifts TO the Ii.
brary this college year aggregate about
$3.50.
Mss G. elston will probably take mp
her work again in January. Her moth
er is reported as better
There will be pupils recital in TIE
college chapel Tuesday evening, Dec. 16.
begi 1ning at eight O'Clock.
The popular concert given by the
Presbyterian church choir. under the
direction OF Mrs. St. John Tuesday
evening. was success in every way.
Every man on the football team are
going 10 receive a substantial Ohristm ~
present from the students and faculty
in the shape OF fiue maroon sweater
with the coveted "a"
Twenty dollars was raised among the
Y. NJ y. A. men last Friday Dipht to b.
used in furnish ng the ASSOCIATION room.
The BOYS expect TO double the amount
subscribed before Christmas
Arthur Rugh, secretary Of the college
association of Ohio, and student volun.
teer secretary. will address join,
meeting OF the Y. w. and Y M. y. A
in the Y. NJ G.. A. room at four thirty
O'Clock Sunday af ernoon.
The Zsta Siemss gave the regular lit
erary program Monday evening in the
Alpha Theta TO ,m on the invitation of
the latter Q clsry. After the program
refreshments were served and delight
full time was participated in by al
present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

Notwithstanding thu repeated reduc.
tion in the revenues which the Repub
leans have mad, the surplus continues
70 nile m FIR the five mouths just ex-
pired OF the fiscal year tha rece pts have
ben APPROX m ttely S32 600 600 in excess
o. t1e expenditures, which nav mean y
surrluS OF bet Seen $40 600 600 and $50.
600 000 for the year VIII ch ends next
June. Possibly there will be further
reduction OF revenue by the next Con-
gross, bat this not certain. There
will BE- no time 70 90 any tax cutting
in the present short sesslon, Of course.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

One OF the new provisions in the inn
mig ration bill pending before the senate,
aud likely TO be acted upon at this ses.
81 IN Of congress, is that all immigrants
'er fifteen years Of age shall be able TO
read in some language Canadians.
Mexic ans and Cubans are alone exc. pred
There are Indications that majority IT
the senate favors this restriction. OF
the total 100 79S immigrants during the
past wear. 1862 SO were unable 10 read
or write and 2.9l7 cou d read but not
write. Reflections for all causes under
the present. laws were ga or about
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12
Hear Con, Saturday Night.

II you don't YOU will mss the treat Of
tin season He Is one If the very best
impersonators on the platform today
HIS work at leading Oh tntiuqua assem
bies has been enthusiastic lily rec ived
aud endorsed by repeated euRag sments
He gives two hours OF solid fun and
amusement ~ highest sort. Doors vii
be open at 1880 Entertainment at 8 100.
Tickets at Sndrrar g Mulno land :.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12
Arcadia Farmers Club.

The next meeting Of the Arcadia club
will be held with Mr.. and Mrs. John
FINK. the third Thursday in December.
The regular time OF meeting would
o"cur on Christmas day but at the last
meet ng 10 was voted 70 meet on the
above da re to give the m ambers a chance
TO celebrate "a they choose.
+, J. ALIIs, Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

TIE holiday edition Of the RECORD is
presented 70 our rea iers tn week In
its sdvertising columns will be found
represent-d the leading bushes. men of
the 10 Vn. Patronizs rhem-'t Is for
your mutual benefit. Thu edition this
week and next will be 4 600 pies and
80 those who are not now o1 our subscrip.
tion list and receive the ,per, we ask "A
careful parusal of It's pages. II you
like -. b'gin the new year with paid
MP sub criptiOn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

ALASKA needs "a gold land law" says
the President. land such provisions for
homestea and pre- emptions as will en-
courage permanent ssttlsment" An
army OF land seekers will turn TO Alaska
instead Of western Canada as soon a.
Congress gives the people definite
chance in the big territory.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

The EXPORT edition of the Detroit
Journal on Tuesday # this week was
Ger AMY credit 60 the push and en-
ergv Of this popula- Michigan daily
TIE edition consisted Of 30 pages, well
e1i'ed and presented to lis readers in d
very complete detail.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12
West Arcadia.

J. II. Allis left Tuesday for a visit
in Lenawee Co.
Geo. Irish was elected delegate 10 the
association to represent the Arcadia
club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gal Courter are visiting
their son. w liam, in MsBiin and ex.
pect TO rem iin until after the holidays.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

In ten months OF 1902 America mann
facturers have exported 1919 600. 900
worth % their prD1ucts. or twice -
much "a in the same months in 1898
The DinZlev law period will be remem
bered f1r its enormous increase in our
foreign trade
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12
CANADIAN HOLIDAY EXCURSION
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAYS SYSTEM.

GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY SYSTEM.
One fare for the round trip. Tickets
on sale Dec. 18Th. 18Th. 20th and 2lst,
1902, good r. turning ~ leave destination
20 aud including Jan'y 10th. 1908 For
further Information cali on your Local
agert or write to GEO W. VAUx, A. q
+. 81 T. A., Chicago, Ill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12
Churches ! Societies.
CHURCH

CHURCH
The subject OF the morning sermon at
the Piesbv terrain church will be, THE
Worlds Crisis"
In the evening the Township Sabbath
School convention will hold it's session
AT the church, at which short addresses
and papers will be given. All are well
come.
SOCIETY
The Bay View club will meet with
Mrs. Pri1gle Wednesday evening, Dec.
IL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12
WANTED.

No. Eastwood. soft elm, black and
white ash logs; also Eastwood bolts.
For further information. address
THE GoRMAN BROTHERS Co,
l220-20w Mt Pleasant. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12
Tax PAYERS

/ will be at Smith e. Glass store
Alma. every day until further notice to
renew township taxes.
ID. w. ADAMS.
1899 tf Township Treas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

PHOTOGRAPHY tsuHhi thoroughly and quck.
L ly Greatest de nand for telegraph opera.
tors ever known Weca place all graduates u
excellent po -itions. Total cost. SIX months
course tuitiun Celegrsphy and typewrltingl
toalt aud room. ss2. This can be reduced
Ind. 1898 steOw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

DOR sALE: A Good silver parlor lamp. In
IL quire "a this Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

Tor sALE:-wheat straw by the load dev
i cred. Is. +. Cline, Alma. i239-lw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

EARM FOR SALE-lOO acres for sale on sec
II IL In Arcadia, two miles ,uth of CORPORA
tl0n line OF Alma BUILDINGS small. but com.
fort able. SOL excellent. well adapted to beet
growing. Halt cleared. balance we'll tin bered
Pric" 5000 % Cal upo address
KSEELASD ST Louis, Mich, 1896
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12
FOR SALE. RENT EXCHANGE, ETC.

~ Notices under this head will be charged for
Al the rate OF tve cents per line. No charge
less than Is cents
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

EOk SALE or exchange for farm pT, ducts
five tanning mills IN good repair. cheap
Inquire OF GEO. WILLARD 1894
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

Tor SALB-A number OF pure bred shrop-
! shire rams FOR Sale Inquire OF WRIGHT &
DOANE 1894
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

yNTANTEO-AgOod gir for genera hons work
w Apply 70 Mrs H. j. N,rmeulen. l!3S-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

DE>IDENCE FOX SALE have decided to
II move away fr I'm Alma and will sell
residence at n sacrifice. +. Il. EDWARDS. 1897
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-12

1888 If
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-12
CHEN WELCOMED
BY Mr.. ROOSEVELT
cHlNAMAN SAYS HIS COUNTRY Is
VERY THANKFUL TO UNITED
STATES FOR PROTECTION DUR
ING RECENT TROUBLE.

Oyster Bay L. l., August u.-Prince
Chen. the newly appointed Chinese minis
ter to this country. and party, third as
sistant secretary of state Pierce and Mr..
Wu called upon the President today. The
visit was very interesting and delightful
both to the President and to the distin-
guished Cinnamon. The visitors partic-
ularly appreciated the thoughfulness and
consideration of Mr.. Roosevelt in sending
the Sylph for them and so expressed
themselves to him.
The visit did not take on an official
character, but was rather social in its
nature. Prince Chen took occasion, soon
after the party arrived, to express to the
President on behalf of the Emperor of
China the deep sense of gratitude the
Chinese people feel toward the United
States because the army of this country
protected and really prevented the de-
struction of many of the handsome pal
aces in Pezin during the trouble there
two years ago He also expressed the
hope that the bonds of amity and COM
merce between the United States and
China might become closer and closer as
time went on. To this. the President re-
sponded that it would be his effort, by
all means at his command, to promote
the good feeling at present existing be-
tween the two countries as well as to i'm
prove the commercial relations.
The party remained at Sycamore Hill
about an hour and half. Senator Bur-
rows accompanied them to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-12
LEARNING COST OF LENSES.
United States Appraiser VIII lnvestl-
gate the Matter Fully.

Berlin, August Ill F. Fischer, of the
board of United States general apprais-
ers is In Berlin to find out how much 1t
costs to produce unmounted lenses. prin-
cipally Photographic lenses. The inquiry
probably. will result in adding 300 per cent
to the valuations adopted by the German
exporters. Several million dollars worth
of microscopic, Photographic and opera
glass lenses are exported from Germany
TO the United States annually, on which
a duty of As per cent is paid. In order
to avoid comparisons between the Gus
toms invoices and Wholesale prices, the
exporters ship lenses as unmounted, but
it is claimed none was ever sold to the
trade in the United States as unmounted
The appraisers recently succeeded in
making the exporters add 50 per cent to
the invoiced values but the appraisers
position is that about 300 per cent should
be added. Mr.. Fischer intends to take
dispositions In certain suits brought by
German exporters in which the values of
lenses was treated and will also visit
various manufacturing centers.
Mr. Fischer sailed from New York for
Europe on July 81. At that time there
was much speculation to the reason
for his voyage. A current report was
that a firm of importers had been de-
tected in an effort to defraud the gov.
ernment of duties.