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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-06-23
The first excursion to Harvey's

The first excursion to Harvey's
Lake will be run on Saturday, July
. under the auspices of the M. f.
church of Picture Rocks. Fare
from Halls and all intermediate
points only 81 90 for round trip.
Don't forget the Ladies Minstrels
at the Court House Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, June %, and 30,
at s o'clock.
Mrs. w. j. Lawrence Of Muncy
arrived in town last evening and is
the guest of Mrs. A. J. Bradley.
A social will be held at Nordmont
Saturday evening for the purpose of
raising money with which to pur-
chase base ball supplies.
The citizens of NordmOnt enjoyed
rare treat Saturday afternoon when
the married and single men met on
the diamond to decide which were
the champions of the great National
sport. A great rivalry exists be-
tween these teams and it proved to
be a battle royal.
| 1t will be remembered that the
single men defeated the married
men last fall by a score of % to .,
and the married men came on the
diamond Saturday determined to
regain their lost Laurels. Not be-
ling satisfied with their home talent
battery, one was imported at cost
which they probably now regret.
Gogetsky the crack pitcher for the
married men was batted out of the
box in the fifth inning and was sub
stituted by Kessler who pitched the
four remaining rounds. Mr.. kessler
pitched good game, however, the
single men landed on him safely, he
triking out but four men. Wieland
the pitcher for the single men proved
to be stone wall against which the
married men could do nothing, he
tanning eleven men. The single
men played good game, giving
Wieland excellent support in the
field; ending with the score q to s
in favor of single men.
| The line up was follows:
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-06-23

Every grange should exert mora
influence for good in the community
in which it is located.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-06-23
Never Had Much Voice.

The enthusiasm for Judge Parker as
the Democratic candidate for president
is said to be waning. The enthusiasm
cannot stand much waning; 1t has
hever been very vociferous.- Newport
R. - News.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-06-23
Life Insurance
A FEW OF THE MANY REASONS
WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE
A POLICY
WITH THE NEW YORK LIFE

E-lncontestable from the
date of issue Because ABSOLUTELY
without restrictions. Because-non
forfeitable from date of issue. Be
cause-caSh loans are provided after
second year, on demand at 5 per cent
interest without fee or other charge.
Because-if death does not occur an
accumulative policy is highly prof.
table investment for the policy holder
who lives.
Policies now maturing to living
policyholders prove this. In fact
NEW YORK LIFE policies do not
leak.
Health and Accident Insurance
also written. A postal card will
bring an agent to you, or person
interview can be had at the Office
Saturdays, regular Office day.
GEO. BROWN, Agent.
LOPEZ, PA.
Office in DR.. Chrictian BID.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-06-23
TIL. Democratic Way.

In objecting to all the candidates pro-
posed, without pointing out one that
would be acceptable Colonel Bryan Is
merely indulging in the characteristic
weakness Of finding fault
and Offering no remedy.-Kansas City
journal
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-06-23
DuSH0RE.
IAPORTE HOTEL.

F. W, GAILATHE EN- IOP'
Newly erected. Opposite Court
House square. Steam heat, bath rooms,
hot and cold water, reading and pool
room.and barber shop; also good stabling
and livery,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-06-23

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and Is the neatest strongest and most durable
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guarantee it to be as represented or money re-
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
PRESIDENT PERRY ACCUSED.
CHICAGO Banker Gives Bail TO Answer TO
the Charge Of Arson.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27-Evidence OF inoendiar-
ism in connection with the Chica 60 Car and
locomotive Works fire at Hegewisch, lead
ing practically up to the point when the
match was applied, and pointing to the
eyed completely Of Isaac N. Perry, former
president of the National Pank Of America
is in the hands Of Corporation Counsel
Tolman, Fire Department Attorney John
son and Inspector Hunt, and has been
reported officially to the organized in
s,,rance interests OF La Sale street.
Another peculiar feature OF the case
that developed to-day Is the discovery
that Mr.. Perry has fled with the insura noe
COMPANIES no claim for any part OF the
an, 600 insurance which he carried on the
Heueyisch plant. These disclosures will
he brought out in detail next week In the
court Of Justice Collshan. before whom
Mr., Perry and his attorney. Moritz Rosen-
thai. appeared this afternoon and gave
hail for his appearance on Nov. to answer
To the charges OF arson and to defraud
insurance companies, and to anticipate
action by the Grand Jury which MIR. Rosen-
thai considers would be prejudicial to his
Chants interests. The bond was fixed at
o., 900. ,, =, 49,.
Anerica with the Continental National
Rank-a deal closed by the North Americas
direotors late last night, In order to avoid
the dangers OF q possible run-took place
Without 4 hitch this morning at tbs omoeS
OF the Continental Bank. 21o La Sale street
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
MORE WAGNER IN ENGLISH.
Henry ". Savage Will Produce Tristan
and "The Nibeluns Ring" Next Season.


Henry W. Savage announced yesterday
that owing to the success Of his English
pro ducton Of .Parsifal' he had decided
to produce In English next year Tristan
and Isolde" and -The Hing OF the Nibel-
ung" in it's entirsty. Eaving started his
new departure with "Parsifal,' he believes
there Ia q demand on the part of the public
to see and hear the most advanced Wag
merriam operas In the vernacular
Mr. Savage went last night to Boston to
hear the Dutch tenor Christian de Voss,
sing Parsifdl for the first time. He will
return here on Sunday and Immediately
at the New York Theatre on Monday, begin
the work Of preparing for the production of
the Wagner operas next season. He Is TO
send representative Immediately to
Vienna to secure modelS OF scenery and to
order costumes.
The translations are 70 be made with
great care. Work on hem will begin
within few days. They are to be literary
as we'll as musical, and every opera will be
intrusted to a different translator, so that
the work may be finished by fall without
too much haste. The yersion of "Parsfal"
used by Mr.. Savage will be the model on
which the new translations will be based.
The company now singing in "Parsfal"
will be retained as the nucleus Of the larger
organization, and Mr.. Savage Is now negoti-
atfng with some singers of International
reputation for the leading roles.
Neither Tristan and Isolde" nor any
OF the Nibelungen operas has ever been
sung here in English
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
RECEIVER FOR sLOCUM's OWNER.
Kniek erbOcker Steamboat Co. Insolyo ont
Criminal Liability for Disaster.

truman LleDuity TOT Dstster.
A receiver OF the Knickerbocker Steam
boat Company, which owned the steam
boat Gen. Slocum, has been appointed by
Justice Amend under judgment for si6o,
which Thomas DENIM got against the
comrany on Sept. 81. Henry l.. Joyce is
the receiver, with bond OF $4,000.
A director Of the company said last night:
-The Knickerbocker Steamboat Company
is in a bad way financially, irrespective OF
the Slocum disaster or the damage suits
that might arise from it. When theSlocun
burned the company lost a great earning
power. great many debts had been
contracted in fitting out both the boats.
These had always hung over and been
paid as the boats earned money during the
summer In addition to the loss Of the
Gen. Slocum, the company was unable to
earn much with the Grand Republic.
even after she was chartered. She was
ordered tied up at various times and ex-
tensiye additional repairs we're ordered.
Several judgments have been secured
against the company and none has been
satisfied. The directors saw no other way
Of meeting any part OF the total obligations
but applying for reoeivership;
Judge thomas, in the United States
Circuit Court, listened all day yesterday
to argument on the demurrers interposed
to the indictments OF those held RESPONSE
BILE for the Slocum disaster. Counsel
conceded that the statutes ought TO be-
changed but argued that as they stand
not one OF the directors OF the knickerbocker
inspector could be held. The Govern,
ment maintained the contrary. 1t will
be some time before a decision is an
nounced
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
LIVE TOPICS ABOUT TOWN.

The public must be hard TO please Long
suffering Harlemites have been looking for
ward for years TO the subway as a relief
from their present mode of travel. Now
when their goal Is in sight, they discover
that they have a grievance. They COM
plain that II they are to be whirled from
their homes to their offices In fifteen minutes
they won't have time to read their papers.
There is one finder Of other peoples
property who, II only half honest, has a
saving sense OF humor. In an elevated
train citizen dropped pocketbook CON-
tanning $50 few days ago. The next
day through the mail the book and s25
were returned to him with this note.
n DEAR nsx SIR: ] needed the missing amount
Damn lucky to get anything at all.
Il used to think that night watohmen
had pretty tough time Of it," said man
who has occasion to be out late at night
frequently. but have changed my mind.
~The other night passed place where
the street railroad company had pile Of
materials on the street. No Waterman
was in sight, but saw tiny hut improvised
from planks and boards and covered with
tin. Inside, on bunk OF burlap and old
small fire he had built just in front Of the
hut gave out a fine heat.
Last night I passed Waterman who
was looking after boiler and some
tools where blasting was being done.
barrow ssa So That sG rested an on bcsR handles
and feet Wrapped in a big ulster, he
was curled up In the barrow with
his feet against the warm boiler, fast
asleep.
Waterman has a oinch. Hs Gets as much
money and does no work. I'll not waste
any sympathy on watchmen after this.
Instead OF the pushcarts laden with
fruit which have lined the crowded down.
town streets for months, about half the
peddlers appeared on Saturday with stands
equipped FOR roasting chestnuts. The
stands were not on wheels, but just small
wooden benches. with the roasting pot
anchored to one end, while the rest was
followed into a trough to hold the product.
The whole affair is made light and handy,
80 that the owner can put 1t Oh. his shoulder
and scamper when the cop heaves in sight.
Some carpenter must have been busy
new and evidently made from the same
pattern.
Queer freaks in advertising sometimes
crop out. 1t 10 a question, however. II
some Of them are found to be really worth
while For instance:
Nassau street halter, to call attention
to his wares, has filed his windows with
scores OF plaster Of paris skulls, each sur
mounted by one Of his hats. Maybe man
will be moved to desire q hat by seeing it
first mounted on skull, but it seems doubt
full.
The effect 10 startling enough in the day
time, but at night under the glare Of a
neighboring electric light It 10 CHASTITY.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
1854 1904
WALTHAM WATCHES
NAVE STOOD the TEST or TIME.
"The Perfected american Watch" MustAfed Boob Of
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AMERICAN WAL7AAM WATCH COMPANY.
WALTHAM MASS
WON AGAINST THE STEINWAYS,
Judgment for Sl24,s30 and Interest for
Daushtor.in.Law Recknagei.

The executors Of William Steinway Of
steinway 4 Sons, the piano manufacturers,
who died In November 1895, must pay Mrs.
ottilie c. Reoknagel, who married his son
George, Sl24 $3.50. for the support Of herself
and her three daughters. Supreme Court
Justice Leventritt directed jury yesterday
10 return verdict for this amount In Mrs.
ReoAnagel's suit against the executors.
The advisability of appealing from this
decision 10 being discussed by the executors
and their lawyers
George A. Steinway married on April II,
1888, when he was % years old. he lived
mainly on his fathers bounty. About 1893
he was sent to a sanitarium. There were
three children by the marriage. Otthe
Marie Clara Beatrice and Gertrude Margaret
The first lie is years old and the youngest IL
His widow, who is now the wife OF Carl
Reoknagel, testified yesterday on the trial
Of her suit that in May. 1895, having OBJ
tanned convincing evidence OF her hus-
band 3 infldelity, she determined to procure
. divorce. Her father-in-law, William Stein
way learning Of this sent for her, she said,
and in his Office the agreement was reached
and signed IN June "a, 1895, under which
she sued his executors.
This agreement recited that. in view Of
George A. Steinway's incorporate habits
and inability TO attend TO business, William
Steinway bound himself to support his
daughter-in-la law and her children. He
agreed TO allow her 5000 year for three
years from July, 1895, and $3.50 a year
thereafter, until the youngest child should
Mrs. George steinwsy went directly to
Fargo, N. D., after signing the agreement,
on secret understanding between her.
self and her father-in-law, as she testified
yesterday, that, to avoid public scandal,
she should get her decree In the Dakota
courts. The divorce action was begun,
tried and ended on Sept 20, 1895, the
entire legal procedure occupying but four
teen hours.
The following December Mrs. steinway
became Mrs. Recknagel, and year after
ward William Steinway died. George
Steinway himself died in 1898. The ex-
ecutors Of William Steinway, who are
Charles H. and Frederick T. Stelnway
and Louis and Paula T. Won Bernuth, re-
fused TO RECOGNIZES Mrs Recknagels de-
mands under her agreement. One OF the
grounds OF a motion to diainiss argued
Yesterday was that the agreement was
fraudulent and void as involving consent
to a divorce, but the motion was denied,
and Justice Leventrtt directed the jury
to find for Mrs Recknagel in the sum OF
Sl24 $3.50, with interest, to be computed
later. Mrs. Reoknagel and her second
husband then left the court in high feather.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
BEVERLEY ROBINSON HURT.
Fails With His Horse in Drag Hunt-His
Shoulder Broken.

WEsTBURY, l.. l.. Oct. 81. While taking
part in drag hunt of the Meadow Brook
Hunt Club yesterday, Beverley Robinson,
formerly master Of the hounds Of the West
chester Country Club, fell with his horse.
His shoulder was broken and he got severe
shaking up.
He had made slight detour to avoid
deep ditch and got trife of the line. As
his horse was gathering itself to leap
stiff fence 1t made q rnisstep, and horse and
rider rolled over together. The horse fell
partly upon him.
He was taken in carriage to physician.
Some OF the riders were near him and
rushed to his assistance. He was eonsid-
erably dazed by the fall. 1t will be some
weeks before he can hunt again. He has
brought his exceptionally fine stable Of
hunters to Long Island and the accident is
much regretted. Mr.. Robinson has taken
part in nearly all the drag and fox hunts
that have been held this autumn by the
Meadow Brook Hunt.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
Burohard--SWeet.

NBwBuRGH Oct. 27-Miss Mabel Sweet.
daughter of MIR and Mrs. Clayton Z. Sweet,
Of the firm Of Sweet, Orr d Co. and Mr.. Rose
in st. George Episcopal Church this evening.
Rector John Huske assisted by RECTOR Emeri-
ceremony. The matron Of honor WAS Mrs
Paul Chailon. nee Tompkins. OF .Fishkll-
on Hudson. who herself was a bride but
short time go. The brdesma ids were Miss
Mar aaret Chadwick. daug hter Of Mr., Joseph
Chadwick OF this city. and Miss Saidee, FL.
berson Of New Brunswick. The maid Of
sister. A large number of guests were pres
ent from Norwalk, New York, Yonkers.
Philadelphia, Pouahkeepsie and other places
homo n the bride. $40 Mont Romery street
The bridegroom is connected with the Chca go
Arm OF j v Farwel 4 Co. His Office IL In
New York, which city will be their future
home
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
L0wn des-Bensley

r. Louis. Oct 27,-The marriage OF Mas
marine INA r'he y. Beasley. daughter OF the late
I n.er beasley. Jr.. to Mr.. Charles T.
lowndes, son of Gov. and Mrs. Iloyd I,owndes
D. D., MARYLAND. took place this noon In St
fo,ni ,hurch. The ceremony was per-
shortf py the rector. the Rev. DR.. William
oihe at s' Gen BRs@ nhsyy, y granddaughter
oi Ss a@ Is.e Chief Justice Mercer Beasley
T. stoekton grandmother OF The Bride. Gov
M M n nit: Lloyd Jowndes, Miss Lowndes,
" BSrls SSd 5 M Garter snJ NJ; and Mrs george
s ssd Mr.. and Mrs. u Richard InSpdes NE.
M. bsis, AieIa nder Brown and DR.. and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
TO RUN GUFFEY'S COMPANY.
G. n. Markham Leaves the southern Pa
clnc to Go Into Texas OIL.

AUSTIN, Tex, Dot. 27.-It is reported
on trustworthy authority that G. r. Mark
ham. who has resigned as vice-president
and general manager Of the SouthernPaei 10
Railroad. will have charge Of the extensive
oil interests of Col j. M. Gufey, the Penn
sylvania magnate, inclu ding the manage
ment Of the affairs Of the j. NJ, Gufey petro-
leum company, which il practically in
control Of the oil industry in Texas 1t is
also said that Mr. Markhams appointment
was made through the Standard Oil.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
News or Plays and Players.

Forbes Robertson will begin his season in
Toronto early In January in new play by
Henry v. FsInopd.
Edward e. Rose, the stage director who
produces many Of the Broadway shows
IL rehearsing "A Woman's Struggle the
new melodrana that opens at the Metropolis
on Monday night.
Miss Annie Russell's engagement at the
Garrick Theatre in her new play, Brother
Jacques" has been postponed until Deem
Der. Henry Miller win continue in that
house in Joseph Entang led"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
Vessels Lost In storm or Cayn.n Islands

MoBIIE, Ala, Dot. 27.-Advioes b. steamer
tell OF q disastrous storm on the Cayman
Islands In the Carbide Sea. The Ameri-
can schooner NJ. A. Achorn was caught in
the storm aud damaged The sloop Gold
fish aud the Jamaican vessel Excelsior are
reported lost. The schooners Defender
and Albstross have not reported and fears
for their safety are entertained.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
Wells-CourtnCy.

Miss Edith Melville Courtney and Joseph
Umsted Wells OF Brooklyn were married
yesterday afternoon at st. James's Church.
Madison avenue and Seventy first street.
The ceremony was performed at o'clock
by Bishop Frederic Courtney, an uncle OF
the bride The bride was attended by Miss
Marian +. Whitney OF Brooklyn us maid OF
honor.
George p. KenDedy was best man and
the Messrs. q. Harrison Smith. George &.
Harding s. Arthur Graves and L., Roy !Iark-
ness OF Brooklyn were ushers. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wells will sail for England tomorrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
Mime. Meysenheym Joins Conried's Forces.

Heinrich Conried yesterday added Nine.
Cornelia Meysenheym to the forces Of the
Metropolitan School OF Opera, and she will
hereafter be associated with Mines. Jaeger
and Arnauld in the direction Of the school
Mime. Meysenheym, who is a native of Hol-
land, was at one time well known on the
operate stage and once sang here with
one OF Col. Mapleson's companies at the
Academy Of Music.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
Bis,op OF Ripou's VIE Receivers.

Mrs. Boyd-CarIsnter, wife of the Bishop
of Ripon. has so far recovered from her re-
cent illness that she has left the New York
Hospital and has gone with the Bishop
to visit friends up the Hudson
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
Hospital Book and Newspaper societys
Anneal.

The Hospital Book and Newspaper So
ciety is in need Of $500 to continue the work
during the coming season. Subscriptions
and donations may be sent to Mrs. j. o.
Green, treasurer, No. Lexington avenue,
New York city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
Balky Horse Causes Master to Lose Life.

Inc horse Of James Garvsy. an express
man OF 1854 Berkimer street, Brooklyn.
baked yesterday while on the Long Island
railroad crossing at Atlantic and Snediker
sosnues' a train hit the rig, hurting Gar
Wy Wy out and killing him. His son Thomas
Nno was driving. was unin iured
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
Case-Nl0unt.

FREEHOLD. y. j., Oct. 27.-Miss Helen
Ely Mount, a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
J. Mount, and Mr.. Willard Lacy Case OF Cam
den we're married this afternoon In the First
Baptist Church. Mrs. Alburtus Adair Moore,
wedding here a few weeks ago Miss Mount
was bridesmaid. was matron of honor:
The bridesmaid were Miss Ada Jackson OF
New York, Miss Annie Crater and Miss Louise
Brokaw OF Freehold Mr.. Roland Swift
Palmer Of New York was best man; The
College and Il herself q graduate Of that
institution.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
The Truants

It is the story Of a map, nsons top = =
clever, and woman, none too strong, :.
who are confronted by, situation =
that tests the strength and quality of,
both. Thesescharaoters are human ..a-
in their weaknesses, quick to enlist Il
the sympathy, and interesting to fol- &
low through a plot Of startling de- +
velopments. Military honor and
wife's reputation are balanced in tho
scales. ,..y s,.... 80 ..-atr Kilt 'r9T
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
A Ladder of Swords

No one who felt the spell and
charm of the "Right, of Way" will
fail to read Gilbert, Parker's new ro-
nance. The story is one of Glove,
laughter and tears" of a by-gohe
age that becomes wonderfully real
to us. ....,..... ...,.,....'.. ..,.. ~,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
PUBLICATIONS..
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Ha4per's:sBo ok News sSb
PUBLICATIONS.
The Masqluleeradel,:

ga This is a great; big,aserring
story. A story, that brands itself
upon the mind, story unforget-y ,ne
table, Published. only two weeks o.r
ago, the public has run away, With .2[2 :,
it, the book-stoEesarez begging tor l4i&a
fresh supplies and ehevolume has.'''E
been ina.centinapus process ,oflisp4
manufacture! 'frhc'iendihg libra '',e.s'.
ries have bought liberal SUPPLIES - .
but in, spite. of this, the oshaneesoa ",
OF getting rhe book there this siden,'1ss
of Christmas are slim. IL @'' ''e. ~ - nv
When it was ,Hunnipg seEially
people kept writing to, tbs editor ,s.
begging for advanced proofs, one
man pleading that he had heart &
disease and feared he might die ''F
before it came TO. a close. a,
reader OF Blackwoed's for sixty 50.
years says: "Not since waited Ss'A
feverishly for Monte Cristo to a.:'
appear haye ] been, So excited. &c ~: =
by story" .. I'm = r,olo l.c t,y-is %
The New York 1E1rnihg MaiI>a SIS
says Of the novel; ':"i ''oi r. Tt'sz
This is the story Of A strong man =, - ~
and strong woman Aad their high g.iot
handed graspips for happiness in the ID q,
face of the moral law. The ,wonaa. al
magnificent in her love, rises ahoveassma
considerations Of conventions. above HoEsd
fear, above conscience. Circumstances aea :
give her the light 70 follow the dis s5,.ss,
tates of an, overwhelming passiea- odT
-. 1t will take Eapklwith the few asa
really good books. Z" ssArnofty1 g.Isroo,ued
TRANSACTIONS into French and GerA1ii1pa
man have already been h,ihdertakeh. ''Esi
The novel Is Being madeinto a play ! e "a,
in England and in America 3,, .go 81 81
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-28
The Son Of 90
Royal Langbrith

This is not one Of the strongest,
but is the. strongest story William
Dean Howells has ever written. It
is certain to be the most popular.
"A perfect piece of fiction" de-
clares the Brooklyn Eagle. 1t is
novel to be read at sitting-there is
no stopping place in the action. s.''-'