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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
GOOD Jokes
Building for the Future.

The pastor was looking at the plans
for the new church.
1T seems to me-" he said, 1.-THE
downward slope of the floor from the
entrance doors to the chancel is alto.
gether too pronounced. Viewed from
the pulpit, the congregation will seem
to be sitting in tiers
That's my wife's idea," explained
the architect. "She says it will obvi-
ate the necessity of requesting the
women to take off their hats, and
more of them will come to church,
Chicago Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
No Resemblance,

The Young Man Cat the other end
of the sofa) Er-it isn't true, hope
Miss Mirtie, that you told Miss CAV
sip was a sara sardine.
The Young Woman-If did, Mr.
Fainthart, I take 1t back. You're not
the least bit in the world like sar-
dine. You seem to be terribly afraid
you are crowding somebody.-Chicagc
Tribune
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19

meeting, and any one of the ways it
had pleased him to plan it would as
suredly have found him nerVously en-
barrassed. But so wildly improbable
was this reality that not the daringest
of his imagined happenings had ap-
preached it. His thoughts for the mo-
ment had been not of her; then, all
at once, she stood before him in the
flesh, and he was cool, almost I'M
moved. He suspected at once that her
father was the trim, fastidiously
dressed man who looked as If he had
been abducted from a morning stroll
down the avenue to his club; that the
plump, ruddy, high-bred woman, sur
veying the west disapprovingly through
a lorgnon, would be her mother. Shep-
Ter he knew by sight, with his big
head, massive shoulders and curious
| ly short, tapering body. Some other
men and a woman were scanning the
hosting machinery with superior looks.
| The girl, before starting toward
him, had waited hardly longer than it
took him to eye the group. And then
came an awkward two seconds upon
her whose tact in avoiding the awk-
ward was reputed to be more than
common.
With her hand extended she had ut
tered: why, Mr." before 1t flashed
upon her that she did not know the
name of the young man she was greet,
ing.
The Mister" was threatening tc
prolong itself into an "r" of excruciat,
ing length and disgraceful fnality, ar
or" that is terminated neatly by NJ
one but hardened hotel clerks. Their
a miner saved the day.
"Mr. Bines, he said, coming up hur
riedly behind Percival with severa
specimens of ore, you forgot these"
"-r-r-r. Bines, how do you dol" con
Guided the girl with an eye-dash o
gratitude at the humble instrumen
that had prevented an undue hiatus II
her salutation.
, They were apart from the other
: and for the moment unnoticed.
The young man took the hand s.
, cordially offered, and because of a.
the things he wished and had SO lon
t waited to say, he said nothing.
/ isn't 1t jolly! I am Miss Milbrey,
r she added In lower tone, and theI
! raising her voice, Mamma, Mr.. Bine
. and papa" and there followed hui
a ried and but half-acknowledged Intro
4 ductiOn m tho Othar ynamharc re th
party. And, behold In that momer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Scattering Sentiment.

"Ah, the bugler!" exclaimed the
beautiful girl graduate. Doesn't it
always. bring something to your mind
to here the call of the bugle?"
YES" yawned the corpulent and I'M
romantic matron, at always reminds
me that have a pair of scissors to
grind, and If l don't hurry the scis-
sors' grinder will get out Of sight
Chicago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Its Provocative,

You are charged" said the police
justice, with violating the smoke ordi.
nance. What have you to say?"
Il have not violated any ordinance
your honor" protested the accused
MY factory has smoky chimney, IL
is true, but 1t has right to have It. -
ION what ground?"
cts a tobacco factory, your honor
Chicago Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Married Rich.

Gus-I hear George has married an
heiress. He's in clover now, l sup
pose?
Dick-No, he's working like horse.
trying to pay his board at $40-a-
week hotel. Her father pays her, and
she won't live anywhere else.-N. Y.
Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Not the Squeeze he Meant.

A bashful young couple, who were
evidently very much in love, entered
a crowded tramcar the other day.
DO you suppose we can squeeze
in here?" he asked, looking doubtful
at her blushing face.
Don't you think, my dear, we had
better wait until we get homer" was
the low, embarrassed reply.-Tit- Bits,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Jumpine at a Conclusion.

Father asked the small boy,
what is a misanthrope?"
"a misanthrope, my son, is one who
goes through the world looking upon
other men with distrust and as crea-
lures who have no object except to
make his life burden
81 know" answered the small boy.
"You mean a street car conductor
Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Somebody Got It.

Yeast-Were you up to the oyster
supper at the church, last night?
Crimsonbeak-Yes; 1t was a very
enjoyable affair.
You're joking"
mo, I'm not. Every one that found
an oyster had to sing a song"
"Must have got tiresome."
mot at all. We only had one song
the whole evening. "-Yonkers States
man.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Not a Full Hand

Say, mister" pleaded the unlaun.
dered hobo, would youse mind lendin'
pore unfortunit helpin' hand?"
Here's a dime" answered the man
about town as he produced coin.
"That will buy three fingers Chi
cago Daily News
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
A Poor Plan.

Husband-So that new girl goes out
three nights a week. I'll tell you how
to keep her in. Scare her. Tell her q
terrible fellow called Jack the Kisser
is prowling around, kissing every .gfrl
he can catch.
Wife (doubtfully) Well, don't
know, my dear; l was a young gir1
once myself. I'm afraid she'd be out
every night.-N. Y. Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19

The Idle Rich One-Ya-as, I've de-
cided to go in for ballooning a bit
so you may take my order.
Agent-What sort of balloon do you
wish?
The Idle Rich One-Why, to begin
with, you might furnish me with a
high-altitude balloon, a low-altitude
one, touring affair. and, say, rum
about balloonette for town USE
Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
What Saved Him.

Confidential Friend-How do you
manage to hold your job in spite of
the notorious Irregularities in the
management of your Office?
Political Heeler-They can't invest
igate my case without exposing chap
that's higher up.--Chicago Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
No Danger.

Mr.. Gayboy (about to start on a
business trip)-Pll try to write to you
every few days, Maria, but if I should
be busy and a week or more pass
without you're hearing from me you
needn't be alarmed.
Mrs. Gayboy-I shan't. I'll take the
children with me and hunt you up
Chicago Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Wants International Observatory.

Prof. Edward G. Pickering, Of the
Harvard observatory, proposes to es-
tablish an international observatory.
His committee is to be composed of the
eminent astronomers of the world,
who are to raise sum Of money, have
a gigantic telescope built and placed
on the most suitable spot on earth. and
all to go to work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19

II bought your six best Sellers "
said customer in the book store.
"Ah, indeed" replied the clerk,
with a smile; "how did you like
them?"
well, l think. you should abbrevi-
ate your advertisements"
What do you mean?"
why, make it the six best sells "
Chicago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
A Reasonable Theory.

How did Miss Dibbleson succeed in
getting rid of the hair that persisted
In growing on her upper lip? was
noticing her yesterday, and the mus
tache that used to disfigure her has
entirely disappeared"
II don't know how she managed It,
Perhaps she tried some kind of hair
AID
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Yes WhnP

Mrs. Unison punished little Johnny,
and as soon as little Johnny got one
hand free he handed mamma dear a
biff in the jaw. We overheard the fol-
lowing conversation:
why. Johnny Unison, how dare
you strike your mother?"
"Well, who began this scrap, I'd like
to know."-Cleevland Leader.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
The Fiancee's Dilemma.

A tear was on the fair girls cheek,
and wild, hunted look in her eyes.
What shall l do-oh, what shall
do?" she cried. ooh, this Is awful,
and there remain only a few minutes
to decide. Jack is going to call on me
tonight, and-and I've f-f-forgotten
which engagement ring is the one he
g-g-gave me!"-Cleveland Leader.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
A Feline Blue.

Family Dog-Did the cook give you
a licking for eating up all of the whip
ped cream.
Family Cat-No. 1t got all over
my whiskers and made me look as If
was frothing at the mouth. She
thought was having a fit and ran for
her life.-Detroit Free Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19

By following the directions, which
are plainly printed on each package of
Defiance Starch, Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made just as stiff as de-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try it, 16 OF. for 10c. sold by
all good grocers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
A Rushing Business.

First Rich Man-Are you having any
trouble getting your daughters mar
,ried off?
Second Rich Mani should say not!
Each of them has been married twice
already.-Detroit Free Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19

To prevent that tired feeling on
ironing day-Use Defiance Starch
saves time-saves labor-saves annoy
ance, will not stick to the iron. The
big 16 OF. package for 10c, at your gro
GERS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Not Quite Clear

She-While in the country last sum-
her l learned to milk cow, just for
amusement, you know.
He-For the cows amusement or
Tor your own?-Chicago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19

The parson was talking to little FL
mer about his habits, and asked him
what time he was usually called for
breakfast. 'They don't have to call
me-" answered Elmer. "I'm always
Johnny-on-the-spo
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Trees of Great Age.

The distinction of being the Oldest
living thing undoubtedly belongs to
one of four trees. A century ago De
Canbolle found two yews, one at Fort
ingal, in Perthshire, and one in He'd
sor, in England, that were estimated
to be, respectively, $500 and S,240
years old. Both are still fourishing,
and the older tree has trunk ~ feet
round.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19

Married life is a constant struggle,
says the Manayunk Philosopher.
1.-THE wife struggles to keep up APP
pearances and the husband struggles
to keep down expenses"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19

Wifey-My dear, didn't | hear you
tell jenkins that you were going to
plunge again?
Hubby--Yes.
Wifey-Well, I'm glad to hear it.
I'd so much rather you'd go swim
ming than go to the races.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19

Sunday School Teacher-What be-
came of the swine that had evil spirits
cast into them? Small Johnny-They
were made into deviled ham. 49,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19

The trouble with lots of men who
say they are willing to die for their
country Is that they don't
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-07-19
Done Again.

Binks-Put on your hat, Jane, or
you'll catch cold.-Punch.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-22
Special for Monday.

$50 the father OF H M Hartman and Orlando
hartman, the railroad men. rector of the
parish. which received its charter from King
George and it's silver communion set from Queen
anne. Both Harrimans were born in the rectory
near the church. and here they spent their early
HIe. when they received letter some time ago
from the Rev. Jere K Cooke. the present rector
OF ule parish, both of their donations gener-
GUS as was that OF the family OF the late Samuel
Suttlhg whose descendants are among we'll
known Manhattan families. In addition to giving
ior inc reinooelling of the church and the building
or the parish house. August Belmont has promised
10 start an endowment fund TO place the parish on
sane amount IL raised by the parish
Architects and painters have been engaged for
STsan or 9.In has been glaesd in the loft II built
pipes in Colonial design, II IS also supplied With
twenty-five cathedral chimes. One OF the features
Of the church Is its memorial windows donated
by r. n " y r. Kennedy, n f. cornwsn. the family
Mrs. T. 7. Rushmore, Mrs. c. g. j. Finn, Mrs
Sidney Ripley and ST Georges Guild. A silver
communion basin, in memory OF Elizabeth Eugenia
Willis, and four smaller aims basins were pre-
sented by Oliver w. BIRD. Mrs, o. w, Bird and
New-York tribune., 1906-04-22
NEW Colonial CHURCH
Reopering of st. Georges, at Hemp
stead, To-ddy.

Hsmpseesh. Long rsaand. April q CSpeciaD-
august B4irnon4. hfrsL Il Van Rensselaer, Ken
lsecy, Nrs Tbsodors Eavemeyer H NJ Hartman
c,rianaa Hartman. w. 3. Cutting. Mrs. Reginald
2roks, Mrs Oliver W. BIRD. Mrs. Sidney Dillon
Ripley. Henry Cornweu, Thomas Henry Cloves,
sssreen r. Carm1n. Roswell Elor,cge ard other well
i1nown New Workers have contributed nearly go OO0
Cor tic porlods!ang Of the historic ST. George s
Egasoop2i Church. at Hempstesd. the building OF an
q Ooc psr1Eh house and the restoration Of the church
9roperty 70 its former Colonial lines The church,
rhch has been closed Sor nurnbas OF months, will
sc Opened to-day with appropriate ceremonies
Mr. Belmont who ir the senior warden OF the
church. snd has contributed considerable toward
fhs restoration Of the church purely Colonial
fines has become deeply interested in the welfare
of TIE parish since becoming identified with the
church ax vsstryInau and thsn - warden. Years
New-York tribune., 1906-04-22

bulbs flame SHAPED Concealed behind the
chancel arch is circle OF twenty-four lights
These lights are regulated from marble panel
board in the vestry room, and by means OF "a spe-
cial switch system the organst has control of the
organ lighting.
To the energy of the Rev Jere X. Cooke are due
the changes in the parish In the last two years.
to the value OF the psrisn property.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-22
1T AmachUe Prices.

Dudley Gautier presented a Bible bound in red
levant Among the principal donors are August
Hartman. L. II. Hartman. r. Fulton Cutting and
w. Bayerd Cutting.
The electric lighting is most complete The body
OF the church is lighted by eeetroler of eighteen
lights, suspended from the centre of the ceiling
on the columns supporting the galleries are twelve
brackets OF three lights each. The lights consist
OF porcelain tubes representing candles, while he
New-York tribune., 1906-04-22
Misses & Girls Apparel
Attractively Priced

Misses Taior-made Suits Eton Model Grey Navy, Black
R.da Light Blue and Cloth, trimmed with sof Sn
Mone plated circular skirt "a and 10 yrs value $4,000
Misses Jnor Suits Eton Pony or Box Coat Models u s0
Fanv English Mixtures plated skirts. SPECIAL A"
Girls Refers fine Chots Moe collars Of OS
self yoke hned TO y "
Girls Wash Dresses Surpce Model Chambray nd Fancy s
check Cinghams separate GunPe OF White Lawn, to ~
Girls Gumpes Of White 5eI, lawn a. SIX n Soc 9Sc
New-York tribune., 1906-04-22

Reductions in Lace and Muslin
Curtains for Summer Homes
Ru9ed Muslin Curtains Formerly CSC LIS Pr 75cto Las
Rufled Net :" " Sl.3o " 1OO "Sl.lO $40
Nottingham Lace '' 27' " 400 Z.ZS So
Cross Stripe Curtains Windows or PorereS, l.35 2Z5
Formerly SI.65 to 2.75
AWNINGS WINDOW SHADES FURNITURE SLIP COVERS MADE
TO ORDER LACE CLEANED AND STORED DURING TIE
SIMMER NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR STORAGE.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-22
Lord g Taylor
Shoe Department.
Women S sSeasonabk Shoes.

We direct attention to the following smart
makes of Womens stylish footwear which are
exclusive to this house,
I9e "Prr,scsss a stylish. semi dress
shoe. with either Cuban Louis XIV. heels.
Seven distinct models shown in many fashion
able shades of fine feathers. Also to order to
match the color OF any costume.
THE "UnYne AN entirely newmodel in
wosnen's shoes for street wear. Built on the
Colonial order, it is about midway between
pump and an Oxford Cool and extremely
dressv. Comes in Patent Leather or Black
Undressed Kid.
II Fashionable NoOeAy:-Imported
Stripe Linen Sailor Tie or Walking Pump,
with bow to match stripe. We display this
innovation in seven desirable colors.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-22
Stern Brothers
are now displaying choice collection of
Women's Fancy Costumes,

comprising Nets Messanes. Moussenes Chiffon VoileS Fou
lard and Taeta Afternoon Calling and Wear
Tomorrow, will be placed on sale
An Entirely New Model
of Fancy Grey Mixtures and Checks, Eton Coat,
handsomely trimmed with satin and fancy braid S0e o
New Pleaed Skirt Actual Value S37. 50. ~AOsUU
Also, House Gowns and Kimonos
OF White Flowercd SwsSes, Real Value S. so S.OS
OfFigured Imported japanese Wash Silk :" $50. SIS
OF India Silk, handsomely trimmed with lace Insertions lO95
Real Value $3.50
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-10
Comfy IS NOT GUILTY
Acquitted by Court Martial Of Be.
Ing Responsible for Accident.
VERDICT IS APPROVED BY NAVY
Testimony Showed That Signals Had
Not Been Received or Had Been
mis-interpreted on Account of the
Prevailing Atmospheric Conditions.
(By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Oct. o.
Acting Secretary Newberry has an.
nounced that Captain Samuel p. Com.
ly had been found not guilty by the
court martial sitting at Provincetown,
Mass. and that he had approved the
findings Of the court.
He also stated that the records OF
the court in the case of Lieutenant
Alfred w. Presley have been recelv
ed at the department, but have not
yet been passed upon by the Score.
tary
Captain Comfy was charged with ne.
elect of duty In that he permitted tho
battleship Alabama, of which he was
the commanding officer, to collide
with the Illinois while entering New
port Harbor in q dense fog.
The evidence showed that the hat
tleship squadron of the Atlantic fleet,
under the command OF Rear Admiral
Robley D. Evans. had been. proceeding
at speed of twelve knots when the
order was given to slow down to eight
knots.
The testimony showed that the sig.
mails were elmer not transmitted or
"eiS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dy the SHIPS OF
the squadron, and in consequence the
Alabama was obliged to turn to port
rather than follow the regulations
which prescribed turning to starboard
when in battle line formation. The
result was a glancing blow on the H.
linois instead of serious ramming
in her stern, as Captain j. E. Pills.
bury testified would have occurred
had the Alabama followed the regula-
tions In making the turn.
Naval officers are outspoken in
their commentator of the verdict. In
fact. they have from the first predict.
ed that there could be no other result.
1t is said by them that their opinion
of the case is not based SO much up.
on their personal liking for Captain
Comfy, who is extremely popular In
the navy. as 1t is for the justice OF
the case.
1t Is predicted today among navy
men that the court will make practi-
cally the same finding in the case OF
Lieutenant PreSsey
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-10
Will ANSWER ATTACKS
Asylum Investigation Committee to
Hear Another Witness.
PERSONALITIES ARE DRAGGED IN
Friend of the Accused Doctor Takes
Up the cudsels in His Behalf and
Demands Fair PIay-Reports are
Delayed Until Next Month.
Special TO tho Daily Press


RICHMOND. VA, Oct. 9.-The
Eastern State hospital investigating
committee reassembled today, with
all present save Mr.. Ould. OF Camp,
bell, who has gone home, asking an
indefinite leave.
Chairman Sadler, who presented the
report prepared by himself. asked
members to return the copies, as he
merely wished the members to get his
Views and not to influence them In
forming report. The members con-
Cured in the request.
DR.. Dunn, of Albemarle, announced
that he would ask a hearing for DR..
Mcclure Williams. who was In the
Philippines during the hearing. DR..
Williams was severely criticised for
his treatment of patients at the hos.
Dital.
UNLESS am very much mistaken
DR.. Dunn has said, "some enc will
have to explain the attacks made on
DR.. Williams while he was some 49,.
600 miles away. He Is now in Califor.
mia and will be here within week..
1t Is understood that DR.. Williams
Will be allowed to make reply when he
returns. The committee will convene
In this city November IL.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-10
Along One Railroad L Is Reported
That al Least l25 Persons
Were Drowned.
lANDsuDEs SWEEP MOUNTAINS
Houses With Their Occupants Car
ried Into the Rivers-Fifteen Per-
sons Killed by the capsizlns of a
6oat-Property Loss Is Enormous
Most of the Victims are NatIves.
(by Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, MEX. Oct. g.
Recent floods in the Southern part of
property and loss of life.
The number of fatalities from
drowning along the Manzanillo ex.
tention Of the Mexican Central rail-
way is 1928.
thousands of tons of earth and
rocks descended III great landslides
from the mountains. The new steel
railway bridge below Tuxpan, was de-
stroyed, steam shovel Weighing 90
tons was borne by the torrent for
n long distance. In one instance the
water rose sixty feet.
Many houses were destroyed IN Tux
pan and Zapulic.
Twenty five lives were lost I'm the
Santiago river; fifteen were drowned
by the capsizing OF boat, while
crossing the river. All were natives.
IL mas been some time since there
were such tremendous floods on the
west coast,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-10
DRUGGISTS OBJECT TO LAW.
Pure Food Regulations DO Not Meet
With Their Approval.
(BY Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. o.
With more than 300 delegates In at
tendance, the thirty second annual
convention Of the National Wholesale
Druggists Association was begun here
today. Lucien F. Hall, Of Cleveland,
O.. called the meeting to order.
A number Of addresses followed,
most Of the speakers referring to the
fact that the attorney-general of the
United States. had included the asso-
clation}l with others as co.defendants
fn4a Northumberland alleging vio-
'iattoR: Of: the Sherman antitrust law.
It.was explained that the object of the
ass6ciati6nf was not in restraint of
trad bit that 1t might give the small
capital man an equal opportunity with
the large capitalist.
President Hall. in his annual adj
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-10
mrs. JEFFERSON DAV|S
THOUGHT TO Be SERIOUSLY llL
Widow Of President confederacy sick
In New York
Home.
(By Associated Press.l

COLORADO SPRINGS. COL. Oct. ]
9.-Mrs. ]. A. Hayes left Colorado
Springs last night for New York city,
called by the announcement OF the
serious illness of her mother, Mrs.
jefferson Davis. widow of the presi-
dent of the Confederate States. 4. ii
illness Not Serious. ss
NEW YORK. Oct. Mrs. Jefferson
DAVIS. widow of the president OF I
the Confederate States is Ill with q
cold at the Hotel Majestic in this
city. Her illness is not believed to /
be serious. Her daughter. Mrs. j. 4
A. Hayes, Of Colorado Springs, Colo, n
Is on her way to New York to visit
Mrs. Davis. t KS
Mrs. Davis, who Is now 81 years
old, caught severe cold last Sat-
urday and on Sunday was obliged to-
take to her bed. Dr.sRobert p Wy
lie, who has been Mrs. Davis ply
stefan for years, said tonight: S. Is
MRS. Davis Is very Ill and at her
advanced age every precaution must I,
he taken against the most trivial
complaint e "a