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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
A fireman BURNED,
A Can of Chemicals Which He Was
Handling Exploded.

While he was moving a box containing
a can of acid for the chemical engine in
the can exploded and severely injured Fire
man George II. Harmon. The ambulance
was called and the suffering man was re-
moved to his home at No. 800 East South
street. where it was found he was severely
burned about the limbs. In telling re-
porter the story of his recovery. he said:
The pain was awful and the shock 10
my nervous system was 50 great that It
aggravated a long-standng trouble to such
an extent that ! feared ] could not again
take up my work as fireman. And | don't
believe ] could had it not been for Dr..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
My heart palpitsted violently on the
slightest excitement and cften caused
choking or smothering sensation, my
breathing became short and my nervous
system in general was in an alarming
state. could not sleep. could not eat and
did nothing but worry until a friend. who
had been cured of an obstinate case of
Pills induced me to take that remedy. Five
days after began taking Pink Pills for
Pale People there was an Improvement and
in short time they completely cured me-
Many nervous disorders that cause life
long suffering are caused by shock TO the
nerves. In a majority of cases the cause
Of the shock is soon fcrcotten but the in
jury to the nerves is lasting. Partial paral-
ysis if often traced to such causes as this.
A nerve and spinal tonic which will carry
Il used In time, will save years of suffering.
DR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are the best and most powerful nerve
food ever discovered. They have cured.
after ordinary medicines have failed.
such disorders as locomutcr ataXia, partial
paralysis st. Nitus' dance. sciaIica. neural
sia. rheumatism. nervous headache. the
after-effects of the grip. palpltatiOn Of the
heart, pale and sallow compilations and all
forms of weakness. either in male or
female
DR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all dealers or Will he sent post
paid on receipt of price fifty cents box;
six boxes for two dollars and a half. by
addressing Or. Williams Medicine Co,
Schenectady. y. Y.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
UNCOMMON VISION
Some st. Louis People Profit by
Neighbors' Experience.

It's a wise man who profits by the ex-
perience OF his friends and neigh6ors. Here
Is chance TO do ii, and every man. woman
or child in ST. Louis who knows the misery
OF a bad back. the nervousness and rest
lessness caused by kidney complaint or the
annoyance of urinary disorders will show
uncommon wisdom 10 profit by this citi-
P. Power. letter carrier. of 1927 Garfield
avenue, says; Intermittent pain in the
back Tor TWO or three years considera Div
annoyed me. as some of the attacks were
more virulent than Others. particularly after
Goh5ractihs sight cold. Colds or extra
work either brought on an attack or ag-
gravated an existing one, and when suffer
ing l went to the Wolf-Wiison Drug Co
for sDoans Kidney Pills. Not only did nv
back ache at the time, but discoloration Of
the kidney secretions clearly proved that
my kidneys were at fault. A few doses
helped and continuance of the treatment
positively stopped the last attack
For sale by all dealers Price, so cents
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y. sole
agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doan's-and take no
other. ~
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
MAYORS CONVENTION MEETS.
W. I. Heathman of Huntsville Is
Chosen President.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

fkF-f7I BI.IV SPE1'IAl.
Moberly. Mo-. July 1.-THE Mayors Coz
vention met this afternoon and was called
10 order by Mayor aeathmla o. Hunts
vile He was chosen temporary chairman
and Mayor s. J. Head q Cen,raia secre-
tary.
A permanent organization was then eff
fected with ". T. Heathman. Huntsville
" u fancy. Armstrong. treasurer; W. +
Garrett: Maryytlle. first vice president: 4.
w. Squires. windsor. second vice president:
W. h Johnson. La Plata, and W. r, pat
teISon Iipton. Executive Committee.
he rest of the afternoon was spen. in
actresses oN various gentlemen. and a gem
to be done. MI
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
PLANS HOSPITAL
IN MEMORIAL,
NJ. j. Murphy, New President of
the Board. Proposes Building
rs a Monument to Bryan
Mullanphy.
FINANCES IN GOOD SHAPE.
Report Of Retiring Executive, j.
VI. Gates, Shows Double
the Balance of
1902.
FINANCES IN GOOD SHAPE.

Major NJ. ]. Murphy. yesterday elected
President of the Board of Commissioners
of the Mullanphy Emisrant Relief Fund.
expressed the intention of using pat OF
the fund. if a way is found, 10 erect a more
enduring monument 10 Bryan Mullanphy.
the st. Louis phiianthropist and founder of
the fund, in the shape of a modern hos
pital.
He believes that this can be done and Yet
allow a sufficient capital TO remain with
which to conduct the work as designed by
Mullanphy. The amount it is proposed to
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
CLOSING LAW is IN FORCE.
Paducah Saloons Must Shut In at
::1u L. VI.

Paducah. KY. July 1.-THE ordinance re-
curing saloons 10 close at 1870 p. m. and
remain 50 until ii m. was enforced to-
night for the first time. 1t recently VAS de-
cided valid in the main by the Court of An
peas. but had not been put into effect the
fotlce commissioners having been advised
that 1t would have to he amended Later
ADVICE. however. secured by the Coed Gov
eminent League. held that the law could lie
enforced as 1t now reads, and compelled the
Commissioner to enforce il.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15

Formerly of st. Louis. who died suddenly
in Beaumont. Tex. Saturday.
fever. with which he was I'll but a short
time. His relatives in ST, Louis knew Moth
ing of his illness until they received word Of
his death Saturday night
Mr.. Eersin was ST. Louis boy, being
born and reared in this city. He was rs
years old. dying on his birthday, July II.
He received his education in the public
schools and the st. Louis University. In
the latter institution he had almost in-
ished his course when he entered the com
mission business. For many years he was
connected with various firms in the Mer-
chants Exchange. He had many friends
among the commission men and his death
came as great surprise to them.
About year and half ago he went to
beaumont. Tex, and entered the oil BUSH.
ness. At the time of his death he was
connected with the Palestine Oil and De-
velopment Company Of Beaumont. Tex. of
which he was director Several other
81; Louis business men have an interest in
this company.
Before going to Texas Mr.. Bergin was
married to Miss Turelia Winn Of ST. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
TWENTY-FCUR INJURED
AND ONE KILLED IN WRECK,
Passenger Train Crashes Hend-On In
to Freight Near S1,-
yaunaii, Mo.

Des Moines, july IA head-on collision
on The Great Western near Savannah Mo,
early to-day resulted in the death of one
person and the injury of twenty-four
Southbound passenger train No. crashed
into freight train at full speed. y terri
BILE smash-up resulted.
Fireman Stewart of Des Moines was
crushed to death.
Engineer Erownheld of Des Moines and
Fireman Tom Howard OF Des Nome. were
injured. The names of the other victims
have not Yet been obtained.
Brownfield and Stewart constituted the
engine crew of the passenger train How
ard was On the freight train
Brownfieid will recover. Towards in
iuries Ne slight. William Benson. the other
member of the engine crew of the freight
train. Was seriously cut and bruised.
Twenty passengers were injured, some of
them seriously but all will recover The
wreck WAS due to IN accident which de-
layed the passenger train and prevented Z
from reaching Schuster. where the two
trains We're to pass on time
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
VISITORS AT ST. LOUIS HOTELS.

MFR. and Mrs. Porbe Haven of Kansas City.
Mo, are the Planters.
C: B McRee OF Mobile. Ala. is stopping at
William Hageman Of Golden Eagle. III has
rooms at the New st. James.
r. l.. Robinson of Troy y. Y. spent yester-
W. H. Riddeek Of Carlsbad y. NJ. is reg
stered at the Lindell
tho s H H. Crawford r.. of Mo9 Wss n NJ. is on
MIR. and Mrs Thomas Whipple Of Lincoln
Neb.. at the Nose"
II; l.. Gregory Of South Bend. Ind. was at
Horns yesterday.
tered at the Planters
Henry RieteI of Hannibal Mo- has rooms
ping at the New st. James.
II. ". Ackland Of Denver. Colo. spent yes
terday at the Lacede.
II, Mr. sro and -, Mrs ,,S charles mons of Chicago.
R. f. Lee of Springfield, Mo. spent yes
tertay at the St Nicholas
T., Mr. and Ms T: G. HayerhiiI of Paducah,
Henry l.. Fov of san Francisco Cal. was
at Horns yesterday.
mRoberf prtseoiI Of Corpus Christi. Tex. is
-Hanford y. Rogers of Laurel. Miss is stop
ping at the Southern.
Charles CT D NJ, Gates Of Louisville KY. has
Edward o stonehreaksr Of Springfield Mo
is stopping the Laclsde.
Frederick ]. Gould of Chillicothe Mo. is
guest at the Linde
C. +. weckei OF Cincinnati. o.. is on the
guest list at the st. Nicholas.
M. Il. Perkins Of Memphis. Tenn. is regis
tered at the Planters.
C, b. Woods of Mexico City Mexico, is stop-
ping at the southern.
y. o; Allison of New London, No has rooms
at the New s.. James.
c u. Arnold of Cedar Rapids Ia spent
Yesterday the Lac'ede.
i, II. Brown of Fort Wayne Ind is reg
istered at the Lindell.
Judge w. E. Smith OF Glen Rtdge. y. j., is
guest the s.. Nicholas.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15

New York July IL. among the arrivals
az the hotels here to-day We're the following
MisSourians:
Sc. Lous-aiss G.. Ford Miss E c. Ford. Miss
a Thomas. Miss NJ. g Flynn. Miss NJ. A Flynn
Miss y. Flynn. II. H Parker. E c DickTlaE
Grand Union: d. p. Russell. :. C. Davis. HnI,
land; L. J.; Primm, z. Hin, +. D. Robertson.
Imperial: Mrs. s. ~. Brooks. Miss NJ Fitzgerald
C. Il Duncan and Mrs Duncan. c: d. Simpson
}: ID. simpson and Mrs. simpson Fifth Avenue
H. J. Rogers. c. Conradis, Doctor F. w IRE
ricks and Mrs. Frericks. Manhattan: {, l. Mil
lard. ]. Dickson and Mrs. Dickson. Waldorf: 4
81 X; Miller Park Avenue: H s Hysinger. Win
nell. Jr., Aston; J. Z. Pitcher Westminster: s
Pomrer, W. H. Pommer, Mrs. PomIner Everett
J; Howell, Empire: b. DreiGei and Mrs Draidel
Broadway Central J. Van Cun. Bartholdi. w
H Stacy, Savoy: H. C. Burmeister. L. Burrneis-
ter; New Amsterdam; ]. d. Fraser, Grand: "
=. kastor. Criterion, II. j. Fielder. Cadillac: L.
A. Garrett, Cosmopolitan.
Kansas City-M. De La Fontaine. A tB Hooy-
er kensing ton: Mrs- NJ. T. Williams Mhnha ttan:
=. r. Wicks. Holland: l.. Sweet Grail J-ninr
r. s Jones. Park Avenue; H. e Kirk. Ci-
St Joseph. Motter. Manhattan. t.e.,S Kam
Der. Navarro: 7. T. Armstrong. Empire
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
BODY OF JOHN P. BERGlN
BURIED IN BEAUMONT, TEX.
Former st. Louis Commission Man Dies
From Typhoid Fever on the An
niversary of His Birth.

The body of John p. Bergin formerly of
st. Louis. was buried in Beaumont, Tex.
instead of St Louis.
Mr.. Bergin died suddenly in Beaumont
last Saturday at noon. The cause of his
death was a severe attack of typhoid
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
Chiflicothe Church Dedicated.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Chiliicothe. No. July 1.-THE corner stone
OF the new First Methodist Episcopal
Church was laid to-day under the auspices
of the Masons. The principal address of
the occasion was delivered by Grand Master
II. j. Kuhn Of Kansas City. Following; his
address. Doctor VI. s. Hughes of Kansas
City spoke in Elm Park.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
ROBBERS ATE MIDNIGHT LUNCH.
After Looting Post Office They
Stole Canned Goods.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Rchview. ILL.,. July 14--At an early hour
this morning robbers broke into the Post
Office and grocery store of W. p. Cooper.
They procured little reward. In the Post
Office they got only a small quantity of
change that was left in the till.
After looting the Post Office they supplied
themselves well with cigars. tobacco and
eatabIes of the canned nature. No ciew has
been found. The robbers entered by using
an iron bar and showing the doors in.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15

They We're later divorced. two children 60
ing with their mother.
Mr. Eergin had many friends in st. Louis
brother and sister living in the city.
They are Thomas F. BerCin of No. c425
Coleman street. and Mrs. William X Pent-
land of No 1915 North Pendleton avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
Increase Annual Dividend.

New York. July 1.-the directors of the
Buffalo. Rochester and Pittsburs Railroad
met Mere to-day and declared a 3-per-cent
annual dividend on the common stock This
Is an increase of onehalf of per cent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15

Hot-weather comforts as well as the ne
cessities appeal to all. Full supplies for
every want whether at home or abroad,
are displayed at that comprehensive retail
dry goods house Bars. Special values and
exceedingly low prices prevail.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15

HENRS-At Pomona. Cal july u 1872 Ran
dolph c. Henry, son OF Mrs Mamie = IIs--,! a ~
grandson gran 50 Of John " and Elizabeth schureman.
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LELAND.Tuesday. JULY a. 1873 n m in
land At-NaiiieF i-t-
Funeral Wednesday. 3 p. m. from family resi-
dence No $500 Washington avenue. thence to
Wesleyan Cemetery ~
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MATERNE-on Tuesday. JuIv "a 1aoe =. -
2. m; Martha Materne tnee Haeusslerl wife Of
Johh T. Materne. entered into rest at the age of
80 years and 10 months 90 "a
Funeral from her late residence. No 50Oa Gever
avenue. THURSDAY July l6. at p. NJ Friends
invited
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lfENNESSf-On Tuesday. July i. 1919 Mar
gdIet H.nneSsy. dearly beloved wife Of patriSl-
~, ,,stHtlessS and mother of William Henness, at
ettao fanny residence No. 1879 North Sixteenth
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DEATHS.

BCRNS-on Tuesday July II 1909 at 7:sO
2. m. Walter infant son of John and Margaret
Burns tnee Murphy. aged months and days.
Funeral from family residence. No. 2726 Adams
street Wednesday. July Is. at $50 y. m. TO
Calvary Cemetery. Friends invited to attend
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booked to sail on the American liner
Philadelphia for Europe tomorrow are Mr..
and Mrs. Charles s. Brown and Mr.. and
Mrs. F. d. Hirschbers OF st. Louis
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European Tourists From st. Louis.
SPECIAL.
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SUMMER RESORTS.

GSTsS > -,
oiEII LAFAYETTE. Cape MAJ n J-Nov
open; thirteenth under same manazenrnt.
l.ynuns directly on the ocean: all modern i'm,
for terms apply TO John Tracy & Co
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15
STOCKTON HOTEL, CAPE MAY, n, j,

-, Facing directly on the ocean. Largest and most
spacious on the coast. so. go has been expended
In improvements this year. Cafe and Palm Gar
Gen with full orchestra till midnight Dancing
"a ballroom every evening. Bowling alleys bill
larGs pool and ping pong connected with the
hotel Rates from 81 80 to IS per day Special
rates BY the week Reduced rates in Iuly For
Information and booklet address H NJ CAKE.
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CLARK-on Tuesday. July Il. 1893. Emily Der
enice. infant daughter of Human H. Jr.. and
Berenice Ballard Clark.
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GOERSCH-on Monday July 49, Ie0s n. 7.r5
Serbia Gd mas A GosrsSh beloved hushand Of
&c, ,iGerseh and Mrs VIM. G. Berg in his siStr
uneFai Wednesday, July Is. at p H. from
family residence, No. 2s9l Illinois sven,a -
invited to attend ~ t'etitis
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MURPHY-on Tuesday, July Il ,aog q. s,z
e. M after eight weeks illness joseph + W
Murphy. beloved son Of Mrs. Jennie NJ Webber
Vel W. Ernest A y and Annie l. also Mrs.
margaret 6. G Collins Cnee Murphy aged a
years and months ~ -
Funeral will take place from residence. No.
lala Olive street. Thursday July 1s. at 10 a m,
frehGs and relatives are invited TO attend
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,,RfAE-on Tuesday. July H. 1903 at 7.sO N M
Mary Ryan. the beloved mother of NaIjiao M. IN,
Josie Ryan and Mrs. Mary Kelly ''1u
dence No. 3i17 Bell avenue on J'hn-sda,e -.
lS at $50 a. m. to st. Alphonsrs Church. thence
to Calvary Cemetery. Friends invited
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,oWINkELNAE.-On Sunday. JULY 70 Ton, -.
Iv:Sp a m; Carl A. Wfnkelman dearly beIovs al
son or Robert A. and Clara wtnbsIrnan Jnn.
5udeLI ana Gear brother of Mathlda. Emily ana
-, rude Winkenan. suddenly. at the age of rs
Funeral from family residence No. sal2 Russa,,
avenue "Wednesday, July Is at . m
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deceased was member Of Pride of St Louis
Council No 6Is. X & 1. of $
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PoDGEN-Entered into rest on Tuesday r,,,,
posgs sS At 30 go, o'clock p Edward Hafvey
J. and Mary PodGen nee Sweensy, VI ~, r5i~ var
tr9a OF Grace and Irene Podsen after brief
The funeral will take place on Thursiay 1,,,.
l6. at o'clock y. m. from family residence
No 1915 North jefferson avenue m ,-.r,,,
Cemetery. Friends invited to attend.
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+ anefal on Friday. July Is. at $50 a. m tn
St. Lawrence o'Tooe's C.hurcI, ,banca - ~ -
vary cemetery Friends Of the family invited TO
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DIE1-on Monday. July IS. 1905. at as p. m
Christian. beloved Of the late John II and
Anna barbara Diei. and brother OF Julius Lou
lisa. Wahle Gustav T. George Emil and Emma
Iioehn; also brother -n-law Of Frank J. Vvahie
Mary piel and Emil J. Hoehr. after short i'll
ness In his fifty-SeCopd year He received the
rites Of the church well prepared.
Funeral from family residence No. 1916 Bddls
street Thursday, July l6. at $50 a m to ST.
Joseph's Church. where there will be solemn re-
QUEEN mass. thence to Calvary Cemetery Rela-
tives and friends are invited to attend
san Francisco. Cal; Davenport, Ia: Nauvoo
H. ana Quincy, Ill. papers please copy
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- kbEfI1.EnteIed into rest on Tuesday 1rl,
- iSS NJ ga. a. m. after a lingering -iir,Se.Ss
ANU SIthHr okeeis beloved husband OF Mamie
Mere NEE Martini and beloved father ~
robert NJ o heefe. aged SO years q
Funeral will take place Thursday. July Is at
s:So a, m. from the residence of his father-in
Jaw MI; Thomas Martin No. 1905 La Sale street
to St kerins Church thence to calvary Can,a,
terry Friends invited to attend
emerson County. Missouri. Waterloo. III and
hahsas CITY. No, papers please COPY "''@
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ROBSON Tuesday July Il. 1904 At
Clarence A II: Roes. aged II wears and 2 month";
beloved son OF G. \. Roes and Josephine Pc
Funeral fprivate, from family residence No
i15l st. Ferdinand avenue "Wednesday mil, -
at p. m. to st Peters Cenetery
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CoN-Entered into rest on Tuesday. July H.
1908. at 10:l5 o'clock p. m. Thomas Cox. aged
80 years.
Funeral will take place from Donnellv funer-
Hl-rooms. No. 100 North Twenty-frst street Due
notice Of time Will be given.
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the C0LWYN, ATLANTIC CITY. r.
HOTEL JACKSON

c ~ o. Michigan ave minutes from beach home
comforts superior table: 81. 25 20 70 & In si3
weekly. ADDRESS Z. c. Marhurtou ManaZsr
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,,R1AS-on Tuesday; Iuly "A. 1878 $50 n m
Mary Ryan fnee Claris). beloved mG:b.% ~ NJ, H.
Herman Eichner and grandm1iher Of Mrs 81 M NJ;
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Oc=an F NJ az SteeI Pisr and Beach.
Eahdsone new hotel. Absolutely freproot: built
booklet. I0tJW rrpIE III ana
Formerly The Arlington Hot Springs. Ark.
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Funeral Thursday July 1s 1.sa , - =.
residence No. els South Second street 10 ~
nunciation Church. thence to Calvary Cen,e,er,,
Friends invited NeHe'eiy.
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Notice of funeral will be given later
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At New York 1Otels.
pTpJ-Ry SpErIAI

New York. July II. among the arrivals
AZ the hotels here to-day were the following
MiSSOuriaps
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-10-28
Determination Brings Success

Mr.. Lucius f. johnson, the
new president of the Norfolk d
Western railway, is fair illustra-
ton of what pluck and energy,
coupled by an indefatigable deter
mination to succeed, can do, and
should be q stimulant to many of
our young men to urge them to
press forward in their determine
tion to succeed in life. Mr.. John
son was a brakeman in 1880;
superintendent of st. Louis Divi-
sion Chicago Burlington & Quency
in 1886; superintendent Michigan
Division of the Lake Shore &
Michigan Southern in 1892; gen
eral superintendent Norfolk d
Western in 1893; vice-president
and manager Norfolk & Western
in 1899, ard now president in
1908.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-10-28
Unlucky Day, Friday,

1t was Monday morning, and the
rent collector was pursuing his fell
task. His bag was getting heavier,
but his heart was light till he reach
ed the house of Mrs. Sandish. Mas
ter Sandish opened the door here.
and, with the air of one who had
learned his message we'll, he said:
"Mither and fathers DOT. Will
yen please to call on friday"
"H'mw said the collector. He
would have said more, but it did not
seem of much use. Then a thought
struck him. "And why on Friday,
my little man."
"That's what l dinna KEN" said
the little man, sunless it's because
We be gaun tae fit on Thursday
London Tit-Bits.