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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
FIRE AT THE WORLDS FAIR.
Valuable OIL Paintings Destroyed
Thought to Be ineendiary.

st. Louis. Dec. "a conflagration
which gave the fremen a stubborn
fight, and which, owing to the high
wind, threatened the entire exposition
grounds, was discovered In Ancient
Rome on the Pike.
The flames spread with great rapid
ity and destroyed part Of Fair Japan,
ALI Of Quo vadis, and the Streets Of
Rome. Flying sparks also caused in
clpient blazes on the roof of the Va
rled Industries building, but they were
extinguished without great damage.
In addition to the loss of the build.
ings, a collection of oil paintings, dc.
picting scenes in the novel Quo Va
dis" valued st $4,000, were burned.
They were painted by Jan Stayka, a
Polish artist, and were brought to this
country under bond of $4,000.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Legal Notice.

W. f. Ferguson residing. in waukomis
Oklahoma, Will take notice that on the 9th
day Of October. A. d., 1904 William ]. Redkey
hled his petition In the Common Pleas Court
OF Highland County. Ohio, In case No. 1877
a Judgment against said w. r. Ferguson for
balance due on .promissary. note In the
sum of $6s o. with per cent. interest there
on from the bth day of May A. D. 1895.
On said 9th day Of October A. ID, 1904, .
writ of attachment was caused to be issued
In said case and % acres and 8 poles Of land.
situate In Paint township. Highland County
and state of Ohio was attached as the
property Of said w. f., Ferguson. said premi-
ses being the same real estate that was con-
Redkey by deed dated May II, 1852. and re-
corded In volume 60 page 40 Of the deed
records of satd County, an interest therein
having been devised by said J. @. Ferguson
to said w. Il. Ferguson,
Ssid part = reSgrsd g ssrwsr on is Sr ns e.
Judgment ~ill be taken against him.
WILLIAM J, RHDKsy, Plaintiff
J. W. Warts. Attorney.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
THREE LIVES LOST.
Mrs. Perry and Two Of Her Children
Burned to Death.

Pittsburg, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Rock Perry
and two Of her children were burned
to death In their home Sunday even
ing. Rock Perry. the husband, and
his son Henry and daughter, Annie
Perry. were forced to stand in the
street and witness the horrifying
tragedy. The dead: Mrs. Rock Per.
ry, 35 years old; Harmer Perry,
years old; Charles Perry. years old.
The fire is thought to have been caus.
ed by spark from coal stove set.
ting fire to the carpet. which Mrs.
Perry was cleaning with gasoline.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08

win . shovel Minister Fought rsIs.
phone constructlon crsw.

GAINESVILLE, O., Dec. 8.-The tele-
phone war at Roseville broke out
again Friday and was made doubly in
tereyting BY the participation In Il Of
Rev. L. J. Smith. pastor Of the Luther
an Church. When the telephone EN-.
ployes started to dig holes in front Of
the church Pastor Smith. with SHOW
Ell. filed them as fast as they were
dug.
Two more injunctions were secured
in the local court Friday to prevent
the Central Union Co. from erecting
poles in front of property Of the peti-
TONERS. Citizens are taking turn about
day and night guarding their proper
ties from the invasion Of poles.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Teachers, Examin alton.

The Highland County Board Of School Ex-
amlners hereby gives notice that examfna-
tions of applicants for certificates will take
place In the washington School Building.
Uillsboro, on the first Saturday of each
month. excepting June and July.
Patterson examinations will be held on
the third saturday of April and on the sec
ond Saturday of May.
Examinations for High School and Special
Certificates will be held on the first Saturday
of September, December. March and June.
As prescribed by law, the fees for Teachers
terson examination no fee Is charged.
O. A. PUCKErT, Pres
u. A. HIsER
+. Il, TfCE, Clerk.
Hoard Of Examiners
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
UNIFORM BILL OF LADINe.
One Hundred Thousand Shippers viii
Protest Against It.

Chicago, Dec. 5.--Through their rep.
resentatives 100000 shippers will pro-
test against the enforcement January
by the railroads throughout the coun-
try OF the Uniform bill Of lading,"
before the Interstate commerce COM
mission, which meets here Monday.
Representatives Of nearly 800 railways
have been subpoenaed to appear be-
fore the commission. The shippers,
representing so associations. will state
their case through their attorneys.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
NAVAL RECRUITING STATIONS.
A Number viii Be Opened in Cities
in the Central States.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Instructions have
been received from Washington by
Lieut.. Commander J. F. Luby. in
charge of the United States naval re.
cruiting station here, to enlist an uh
limited number Of apprentices. lands.
men, carpenters, fremen, blacksmiths,
shipwrights. painters, machinists and
every other class of recruits To
meet the increased demand of the de.
partment for men, Lieut., Commander
Lnby has decided to open number
OF branch recruiting stations in cities
In the central states and place mem
-bers OF his staff in charge during the
winter months.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
ODD ELECTION WAGER.
Into the Saloon He Drov, His Rig
Without Damage.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 2.-Charles Stein.
metz. West Side undertaken, Thurs.
day afternoon drove his horse, hitched
to light runabout, up the steps of &
saloon on the public square, turned
around inside and drove out again,
without touching bit of the furniture
or even scratching the door jams. 1t
was all part of an election bet. and
so far is the most unusual one ever
made in this city. Fifty dollars was
the amount involved.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Legal Notice..

Notice to all Interested, that l. @. W. Mil
burn. on Abraham Hurst's bond to execute
Andrew Mlburns last will and testament.
Abraham Hurst is dead and John Hurst and
Florence Kelly gave bond to administer to
their fathers business and his business goes
through my fathers will until every article
is sold. Some of his property Is getting de-
stroyed by the neglect of his guardian and
will not stand on their bond any longer and
I gave them notice on the 10th day of octo-
ber, A. ID. 1908
lsIGSEDl G.. w. MiLBuRN.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
There Was An Increase of $2,455, 1865
During the Month Of November.

Washington, Dec. 2,-The monthly
statement Of tire public debt, issued
Thursday, shows that at the close of
business November 80, 1904, the debt,
less cash in the treasury amounted
to S9,240.917, an increase for the
month of s2,453,265,
The debt is recapitulated as follows
Interest bearing debt, 1895, 470 I;
debt on which interest has ceased
since maturity. $1,495,400: debt bear
ing no interest, 1886, ,932, ,7O5; total, ST..
2S2, ,5S5,575.
This amount, however. does not in
clude $1,019.431 1863 in certificates and
treasury notes outstanding, which are
offset by an equal amount Of cash on
hand for their redemption.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
An OHiciat In Jail.

Chflncothe, o., Dec. 3.-Sanitary-
Humane officer George Hamm, who
has served as city officer for 20
years, was arrested and is in prison,
charged with shooting with intent to
kill. Hamm, on foot, pursued a car
riage which contained William Fran
els, a bartender, and Maggie Black. q
friend of Hamm. and 1t is charged shot
Black in the leg. Both men are mar
ried
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Funeral Of Judge Mooney.

st. Marys, o.. Dec. 3.-Friday morn.
ing. took place the funeral of Judge
William T. Mooney, who died at his
home in st. Marys. Funeral exercises
being conducted by Rev. Father Kes-
sing, assisted by a number Of visiting
clergymen; remains being inferred in
the Catholic cemetery,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
PUPIL rRlppED THE TEACHER.
Prof. shaffer In . Serious Condition
az a Result Of the Fall.

GAINESVILLE, o., Dec. 3.-Prof. ]. Shat
fer, principal Of the high school at
Dresden, o., is in serious condition.
the result Of an assault, 1t is alleged,
by George Reed, IL, pupil. Prof.
Shaffer, It Is said. attempted to pun
ish Reed, when the latter tripped him
and he fell. his head striking the floor.
Prof. Shaffer felt no effects Of the fall
at once. but an hour later became de-
lirious and his condition is reported to
be serious.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Bronze Memorial Tablet Unveiled.

New York, Dec. 3.-To mark the
spot formerly occupied by the White.
hall ferry, where Gen Washington EN-.
barked December 4, 1888, after bid.
ding farewell TO his officers at Fraunce
tavern on Broad street, bronze me.
mortal tablet erected by chapter OF
the Daughters of the American Revo
luton was unveiled Friday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
THE BIG EXHIBIT PALACES.
A Contract For Their Sale viii Be-
Signed This Week.

st, Louis, Dec. 5.-It was stated Sun
day that contract for the sale of the
II big exhibit palaces, stock barns,
festival hall, the colonade of states.
pavlions, aerodrome, bank, intera-
mural railway, hospital, press building,
police and fire stations, with other
Worlds fair structures that cost $15,.
100000, will be signed this week with
a Chicago wrecking company for
S3S6. 900.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Mil and Lumber Burned.

Akron. o., Dec. 5.-Fire did nearly
100000 damage to the plant and yards
Of the Summit Lumber Co. The blaze
started on the inside Of the planning
mill, and this burned to the ground,
with all machinery, within few min-
utes after the alarm was turned In.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
RooseveIvs Wedding Anniversary,

Washington, Dec. 3.--Friday was
the 18th wedding anniversary of Pres
ident and Mrs, Roosevelt. They were
the recipients of congratulatory mes
sages and letters from all parts of the
country. The anniversary was quietly
celebrated by family dinner.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Ex.eanker Declared Insane.

Columbus, o.. Dec. 5.-Austin Brit
ton, retired banker and farmer, and a
wealthy man, was committed to the
asylum by Probate Judge Black on
complaint of Mrs. Britton. The man
fought the case, but his own physi-
clan gave an opinion adverse to him.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Memorial to the Dead.

Cincinnati. Dec. 5.-The Grand
opera house would not accommodate
half the people Sunday afternoon who
wished to witness the beautiful serv.
ices held by the Cincinnati Elks in
memory of their dead. Long before
the exercises began every available
seat was taken.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
To Reduce the Aae Limit.

Richmond, Ind. Dec. 5.--Charles Il
shively, of this city. supreme chan
cellor Of tho Knights of Pythias OF the
World. has declared in favor of max
ing is years the age limit for adniis.
sion TO the order.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Getting Even with the Laundry Co.

Lima. o., Dec. 5.-Guests of Lima
hotels and restaurants were greeted
by walters adorned in black jackets
Sunday in lieu of the spotless white
heretofore worn. The change is be-
cause of the recently effected laundry
combine here, which has raised It's
price on such work.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Gen. Wheeler In Mexico,

Mexico City, Dec 5.-Gen Joseph
Wheeler is receiving many marks Of
consideration at the haDds Of the Mex.
lean government. One Of the objects
Of Gen. Wheeler's trip is to interest
the Mexican government In = new gun.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Failures During the Week.

New York Dec. 3.-Commercial fail.
uros this week in the United States
are 2fj, against 205 last week, 217 tho
preceding week and 33l the CORE
spending week last year. Failures in
Canada number 29. against 80 last
week, 27 the preceding week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Made No Loans at wooster.

Wooster, o., Dec. ga. ID. Lynch,
receiver of the Wooster national bank,
when shown a telegram which stated
that 1t was reported that the failure Of
the Wooster bank was caused by Mrs.
Cassie Chadwick, said. "The report is
absurd"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Death Of Mrs. Marian knapp,

Philadelphia. Dec. 5.--Mrs. Marian
II. Knapp. wife of Hon. Martin A.
Knapp. chairman of the interstate
commerce commission, died at the Ho-
tel Rittenhouse In this city Sunday
morning. Mrs. Knapp has been In
falling health for a year or longer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Badly ManoIed By a stray Hoo.

Steubenville, O, Dec. 5.-Benjamin
Coe, an aged farmer, near Winters.
willie. had battle with stray hog
that invaded his barnyard, and the
old farmer was SO badly mangled by
the hog that his life is despaired of.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Snow In Kansas.

Kansas City. Dec. 5.--Snow fell
over Central and Eastern Kansas Sun.
dny and despite the fact that It melt.
ed rapidly at FIRST the ground is GOV.
cred with more than two Inches in
many places. The moisture was need
ed BY the wheat. -
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Grand Marshal Of inaugural Parade

Washington, Dec. 3.-Gen. John M
Wilson, chairman OF the inaugural
committee, has appointed Lieut.. Gen
Adna r. Chaffee. chief of staff. u. s
A., to be grand marshal OF the inau
gtral parade.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
striking Union Miners Deported,

Telluride, Col, Dec. 3.-Eight union
miners who had returned since the
strike was called off were placed
the outgoing train by Acting City Mar
shal Geyer, who had arrested them,
and ordered to stay away from this
district.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
J. Gilbert, Noted Actress, Dead,

Chicago. Dec. 3-Mrs. George Hen.
ry Gilbert, the Oldest actress on the
American stage, died in her rooms at
the Sherman house Friday, shortly
after she had suffered stroke of apo
pleXy
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Legal Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that have been
appointed by the Probate Court of Highland
county. Ohio. receiver of the partnership Of
Holt & Chestnut and of all Its property and
effects, and that have duly qualified as
such receiver.
JOSEPH KARNEs. Receiver,
New Petersburg, o.
J.w. Watts, Attorney.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
The Convention Ended.

Philadelphia. Dec. 5.---The annual
convention OF the Womens Christian
Temperance Union. in session here
last week, was formally ended Sunday
with the convention serr,on preached
by Rev Eugenia +. st. JohIs OF Kan.
sas.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Blow TOP Of His Head on.

< London. o., Dec. S.--Crayton. 10. son
OF Thomas Adams, well-known Madi.
son county farmer, suicided In his fa.
theirs stable. at Range, o.. by blowing
the top OF his head off with shotgun.
He left note saying he was tired Of
life.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Both Nicholas and NauIe 10 Die.

Columbus. o.. Dec. 3.-The state
hoard of pardons Friday night rejected
the applications of Philip Nagle and
Bill Nichols. Nichols will be electro
cuted December and Nagle December
"a
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Killed In Rolllno Mil.

Aberdeen, O., Dec. 3.-Hon. John
O'Harron received telegram stating
that his son Charles, 81, had been kill.
cd in rolling mill at Joliet, ILL.,. where
he was employed. The remains will
be brought here for burial.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
PresIdent Invited ID MoblIe.

Mobile, Ala. Dec. s.--At Z special
meeting OF general council. held Fri.
day night, an invitation was suthor.
lzed TO be delivered (o President
Roosevelt TO visit Mobile - ~ oaeo,
sion oe BIZ southern toos>
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Paul kruaer's Remains.

Capetown, Dec. 5.-The body of the
late president of the Transvaal repub.
lie, Paul Kruger, is lying in state In
The Hugenot memorial building where
II Is daily visited by great crowds.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
Legal Notice.

The undersigned have been duly appointed
by the Probate Court of Highland county,
Ohio. administrators of the estate of Eieazar
Huff, deceased. b. A. HOLMES,
HORACE HUFF.
Irwin Med. Smith, Attorney.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
President To Go To PhIIadelphia.

Washington, Dec 5. - President
Roosevelt will visit Philadelphia on
Washington's birthday, February 20,
next, to deliver an address before the
Provost of the University Of Pennsyl-
yania
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08

Columbus, o. Dec. s.--Adjt. Gen.
crltchfeId Friday ordered conyen-
ton at Dayton, December 8, to nomi.
nate major for the Third regiment,
to succeed Herbert @. Castrow. pro-
NOTED to colonel.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-12-08
HoLlI0rcR0
Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets
A Busy Medicine for Busy People.

A specific for Constipation, Indigestion, Live
and Kidney Troubles, Pimples Eczema, Impure
Blood, Bad Breath, Sluggiah Bowels, Headache
et for ~ cent. so ins Iea ade W 81
HoLLisrER DRua CoNPANv, Madison, via.
GOLDEN NUGGETS FOR sALL0W PEOPLE
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Domestic Trouble Leads to : kIIIIno

Springfield. H.. Dec. william,
Charles Sunday night shot and killed
James Smith at the home OF the latter
IN the west ern part Of Springfield
Charles escaped Domestic trouble d
assigned a. The cause ri the tragedy,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-06
soME CURIOUS ANSWERS.

IL lu the mysteries attending the sue
easafuI passage gf d civil service e7l-
lmluatlol ly some of our public ohcer-
were explained. their solution would
make interesting reading. AT recent
banquet. Frank j. Gallagher, former
State senator. but more recently civil
service e-tIlu-r- gave "a few samples or
L-a material through which examiners
.lH=t wade
zone question THAT Is Included iu adj
aEr MIU#rlals.. said Air. GALLAGHER "Is
DO you use Intoxicating beverages. and
u $50. to- what eELrltE "
cone applicant answered. Not 10 sue
cess.
.AuotEer wrote Yes. Beer is IL food .
'5l.l another =ail- IL ANA almost tenn
gHrare.'
..IH al examination for tle position ~
gil Inspector said lHa senator. 'rLe
question was asked How would Eaa
rest gravity. One Irish applicant wrote
-EE -t-.il funny -tagFie=.
-ll res .a.-- .a a. question OF "L--
larle.ru- Il aU aa4u4lua tlaa for Keeper
wi animals .u Central Park one applicant
wrote Indeed ms experience. haas been
very Wide. have had charge DT aII
llua= W animals from elephants down 90
ANTS.
eat al examination for the position OF
.-tlUI.E .H- e..r.E. ca candidate was aa B.
ed. .bHa. aI. Eaa cubICal contents OF 20
raum eight feet long six feet wide. and
r-a Ieet .u height
81. 'Isal. waHH-taTd ana chair answer
.8 la. candidate 'lI Do were larger
tHlull Do. la.loE and therefore Esgu.g
more fula.ture. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-06
MUSKMELON MORGAN'S
FAVORITE FRUIT
Wife of the Archbishop of Canterbury Finds 1t Out at a
Flower Show.

Apropos of the recent visit to- Wash
lngion by the Archbishop or Canterbury
am interesting story is told of how the
prlmata.s wife ascsrlsi1ed i. Pier1out
Morgan. taste iu eantsIaupe-.
The distinguished English visitors
came TO this country as Air. Morgan s.
guests and consequently had continued
opportunity 90 notice the fads and
foibIes of the financial king. AT one
Of the large cities a visit was paid TO
a flower show. where there were ex-
hibited not only magnificent flowers but
luscious specimens of fruit
Mr.. Morgau's appetite for the good
things Of life has never been regarded
as small by those who have had the
opportunity of dining with nina He
knows good things when ne secs them
too. but like many great men is not
prone to uttering small talk ad lib
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-06
CONMANDED HIS RESPECT.

The arrest of 8IorJe Stevens. OF Earl
Darlington. as He was known Iu Seattle,
ut Nome upon an embezzlemeut charge.
has revived stories among uewspaper
men OF Seattle who loaned him money
and signed his notes when he was here.
one man nsheu out OF his memory this
story told a gear ago by "a reporter who
is not now in the city. Once waer
Darlington was the topic of cOuveTzaLilI.
-LiE IaEE-laMad uaH said
some OF the boys escaped DelEs
touched bg Darlington, but / guess ! --
the OGlr man in Seattle who is so
ahead uI him. IL happened this way
4 saw a. Lall-me-d0Wu suit in a. Second
Avenue window one day that looked
good to me. with a. SIS price mark Ou H.
was shy ou clothes and 4 wanted tlar
-o borrow Lle money ana tried 10 get
r ed three Ives- as nobody would lend
nae more thau that j TuzIleu all after
auou ana only dug up one five.
When i went into the Office the AI-
man met was Darlington. AS d.
browning man catches al sJraWs.
asked him FOR 8. j sup pose le thought
&C. was 90 elllc- 10 lay the foundation for
bigger loan from nee. but anyway L.
lug lp "a $40 piece ana said. This ls all
have Dut Iu divide with you. You
.-a Lre- / took the So and with ti-tIl
and the other So I g1r the clothes. but D
never paid Darlington the SLJ-'
Tine narrator reflected "a few moments.
and Laeu added meultaLlEelE-
edo you know I've always Thought
..s--lE..L sort Oh respected me Tor
---r Seattle Post IG-elliEeUcer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-06
Thomas Jefferson Was
4 Red-Headed President
Lock of His Hair in National Museum Re
verses Verdict by Which New York Men
Abided in Settling a Wager

and a reporter for The Times The hair
is now faded, OF course, 10 that peculiar
brOwnish, yellow gray, which red hair
fades into with age
The hair was taken from the case so
fl could be inspected closely, and the de-
cisiou was that the writer of the Dec
larati0n OF Independence could not even
escape into the auburn class.
IL would seem, consequently, that the
money wagered by the New Workers
went 10 the wrong man.
The jefferson hair was evidently me
and silky, judging from the lock in the
Museum.
Directly opposite the jefferson case
Is one filled with relics of Andrew Jack
son, including a lock of hair from the
head OF Old Hickory, taken when an
occupant of the White House
This hair is pure white, and it is
typical of the man. IL is long and
strong, so heavy and so much like
bristle, in fact. that IT might come from
the name OF a colt.
There is in the Museum locks of hair
from the heads of a number of the
Presidents.