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A WONDERFUL FACE

Expert has perfected a method for Instantly re.
moving Age Wrinkles. Baggy; BIoated EyelIds.
Haggard. Hollow Eyes, SUNKEN CHEEKS
HANGING CHOPS" Cross. browning Lines ami
all unsightly blenshes which mar the human face
TELI~TALE MARKS or AGE, HABIT OR DIS.
SlPATIoN forever removed III shapen Lips Ears
Cheeks, Eyes Nose, Chin and Neck can be m.
stantly corrected and made attractive as nature
intended PERFECT FEATURES. A CLEAR
FRESH COMPLEXION and SMOOTH. PLEAS
ING FACE capable of making a favorable I'M
preston on al occasions be you're Do you
want these advantages Gail or write Dr. w
AUGUSTUS FRATT, Exclusive Face and Scalp
Specialist. 1872 Broadway cor. 9th ave.. New York
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New York Medical society's Centen-

The Medical Society of the state of New
York celebrated at Albany last night in
connection with its annual meeting the
centennial of its organization. The eele-
bration took place in the Emmanuel Bap-
fist Church. DIR. Joseph d. Bryant of New
York, the president. presided. and former
President Grover Cleveland was one of
the speakers. Mr.. Cleveland received an
ovation when he was introduced His
speech did not touch upon any question OF
great public or political importance, but
was largely witty discussion of the rela-
lions of doctors with their patients
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Infants Wear. Etc

Fine sample line of Children's Coats, worth
up TO $500, to close out at..............S2S3
Sample line of Children's Silk and Velvet
Bonnets. worth up to S1.75, TO close out at
soc.
Sample line of Children's Silk and Velvet
Bonnets. worth up to Toe, to close out at
43c.
25c and SOC. Caps and Bonnets. .......-. 1Sc.
one lot of Fine White Dresses, $1.25 TO
$50 values. to close out at............. soc.
Everything in this department is to be
sold at a reduction Never before were such
fine goods offered al the prices We quote.
ALL 5-CENT NOTIONS, / CENTS.
1OO-yard spools of Brdinard & Armstrong s
Spool Silks. Zoe. spools. FORM. 19c.
50-yard spools h. and A. Silk, for 0c.
200-yard- spools of Cotton, 3 for. sc.
IO0-yard spools OF Cotton. each........ Size.
ALL 10-CENT NOTIONS, S CENTS.
] card of Hooks and yes.................1c.
] card with hump. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. &c.
Cotton Braid. ..............lc.
Remember that : cents buys any 10-cent
notions in the store, and cents the scent
-. Ind.
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ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
WILL OF MRS. FRANCES E. SMOOT
ADMITTED TO PROBATE.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. January j

ALEXANDRIA, Va, January 81, 1906
The will of the late Mrs. Frances r.
Smoot which was contested by her daugh-
ter, Miss Ella Rose Smoot, has been ad-
mitted to probate by consent of all the
parties engaged in the controversy By the
provisions of the will Miss Smoot was to
receive only a life allowance, with her
brother-in-law. Rev. VIM. Strother Jones,
as trustee of her legacy. She filed suit de-
handing an equal apportionment of the es-
tate and alleging that her mother had been
subjected to undue influence and was not
possessed of testamentary ability at the
time her will was executed. The jury re-
turned a verdict in favor of the proponents
of the will, and Miss Smoot was required
10 give bond to cover the cost of the trial.
After Rev. Mr.. Jones had qualified as her
executor yesterday, a compromise was eff
fected, by which Mr.. Worth Hulfish of this
city, was appointed trustee in place of Mr..
Jones, who resigned.
An effort is being made by the police de-
partment to break up gangs of men who as
semble in various houses on the outskirts
Of the city and create disorder. Many of
these persons, according to the police, are
continually under the influence of a drug,
and are serious menace to the peace and
quiet Oh the CITY. rare Green, IieWellyn
Lane and French Lewis, who were arrested
by Policemen Knight and Nicholson, were
arraigned before Justice Cation on the
charge of vagrancy. A fine of $3.50 each
was imposed.
John Wilson, William Fry and Elijah
Taypor, all colored, have been sentenced to
four months in jail on the charge of steal
ing oats from the feed store of Mr.. Walter
Roberts.
General Affairs.
The board of managers of the Alexandria
Hospital have issued a vote of thanks for
donations made by friends of the institu-
ton.
Mr.. George Grantham and Miss Lillian
Roundtree, both of Washington, were
married Monday afternoon at the parson-
age of the First Baptist Church, on South
Columbus street. Rev. DR.. w. e. Fisher,
the pastor of the church. off1ciated
Lighting appliances have been installed
in the new union depot, and by the lst of
March the current will be supplied from the
power house of the Southern Railway Com
pany, which is In course of construction In
the yards of that road, north Of this city.
A combination of gas and electricity will be
used in illuminating the building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

Josephine Garadoine. a seventeen-year-old
italian girl, was shot and killed Monday
night at her home In Brooklyn, by Graz
MEL Panoviso. nineteen years old. who
was taken to the hospital as q prisoner.
but refused to give any explanation.
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Embroideries, Laces,
NeckWear. etc.

One lot OF Fine Embroidery, worth Sc. to
Ibc thZt'-
One lot of Fine Embroidery, worth up to
zoe. 1olaC.
Sc. to &c Laces, yard ............... .2izc.
One lot of Fine Oriental and Mechlin Laces.
121zc to 2oc. values. .SIzc.
25c. and 99c. Handkerchiefs ......-....... 20c.
Fine Kid Gloves. all shades a pair 42c.
25c. and 39c. Neckwear. ..................1Tc -
Fine line of Trimming Eraids worth up to-
Fine lot of Trimming Braids, worth up to
DC, TO close out at. ............ &c.
Any of our fine soc. and zoe. Golf Gloves,
&c. Golf Gloves. a pair. 1Sc.
Chldrens Black Golf Gloves, pair......lIc.
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Drapery Department.

Brussels Net Curtains, 5000 and $500
pair . d t.H1
Sl.50 Fine Bagdad Couch Covers. beautiful
patterns. to close out. ................ gIc.
$1.00 Mercerized Lounging Robes ...... SIC.
Fine Tapestry Portieres, Sl.9S value. 81 y
So. 30 Irish Point Lace Curtains. ...... 81 %
All Fancy Pillows up to SlO0, TO close
out at. ......-. &c.
All Fancy Pillows, up TO SOD to close
ont at..,........,..... ....,............ -
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FIem's Furnis Kings.

100 Monarch Shirts. white and fancy. CSC.
Mems Fine White Handkerchiefs. &c.
Mems 15c. Black and Tan Half Hose.
par . ~
Mems Extra Heavy Tan Half Hose.
Mems Gray Working SoX, u pAir.......... &c.
Mems Sanitary Fleeced Underwear, gar
Boys Fleece-lned Underwear, gar
ment -.
Boys Union Suits, each. ................ 3Sc.
Finest 5oc Neckwear. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, tsc.
Mems $1.25 Gloves. all kinds .9Sc.
Mems soc. Gloves, all kinds. ..............43 c.
Mems Flannelette Shirts, attached col
Mems Best 75c. and 800 Stiff Bosom Per-
Gale Shirts eaCh..................... Gle
Mems SOC and 75c. Stiff Bosom Shirts
each .4lc
Wrights Best Health Underwear, a gar
ment .Loc.
Mems Fine Double-breasted and Back Red
Flannel Underwear a garment.......... S}c.
Mems Natural Wool Underwear. ........ CSC.
All S1.50 Underwear. l.2I
All 81 90 Underwear. .......................$l
25c. and SOC. Neckwear .-.-.................22c
Mems s1.O0 Gloves. all kinds. ...........ISc.
Mems 25c. Suspenders, pair..........,...11c.
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Women's Ready=to=W
QEarmemts.

As everything must go in Ten Days, We
have cut the prices so deep that you Will
surely remember this the greatest sale
ever held in Washington.
Women's Fine Serge Suits, in black and
blue SEQ and So values. ............. SS.S3
One lot of Eton Suits. worth up to
Sl2Jo 'So's'o
Fine Walking Skirts. in black. blue and
brown serge and broadcloth; skirts worth
SG9S
Any s1.OO Wrapper. ..........................s7c
s1.2J House Dress. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .sSc
s125 kimona. ...................'...s'
Short kimonls. .45c
Long Plush Coats. satin lined, $500
Short Plush Coats. 80 value. TO close. 5000
Short Broad Tail Velvet COats.........,.s6 IS
Choice of Children's Coats al exactly one
half price.
Walking Skirts in plain and novelty goods
worth $i.4S and $4.9S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. So
Fine White Madras Waists. ...............S5 Sc.
Any Fur exactly Y price.
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Hosiery Sacrificed.

Piiling g. Madelay 25c. Hose. .............I gc.
Children's loc. Hosiery, a pair. ....... &c.
Children's loo. Hosiery a pair. ....... 1olxc.
Infants 10c. Wool Hose. a pair ........ sc.
Childrens Toe. Side Carriers. a pair. &c.
Buster Brown Hose, with coupon, = pair
C.
Womens soc. Fieece-lined Hose. a pair Bic.
Womens Fancy Emb. Hosiery. worth 3ac.
pair, at. ....-...... pc.
Chtldren's for 20c. Hose, I'm small sizes.
pan D.. -
Children's Csc Fine Ribbed Hosiery Il
pail . o. iSg
Womens Finest SOC. Hosiery. a pair 43c-
Boys Heavy Ribbed Hosiery. worth &c l7c.
Misses Ice. Fine Ribbed Hosiery ........1 lc.
Bursom No-seam Hosiery. = pairs for. 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns of The
Star.
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Dress Goods.

$l.39. $12J Serges, Broadcoths and Suit
thSS ..''..'oZc'
25c. and 29c. Dress Goods. .................2ic &c.
slice. S12J Silk Velvets ...................5 Sc.
Nelveteen--alI coors. 15c.
&c. Outing Flannel. &c.
12Ic. Outing Flannel.
SILK for waists, ard......................3 Sc.
Dress Goods worth up to soc. and I5c.. to
close out at. q yard. Observation-Disclosures. CSC.
S193 and S1.25 Henriettas, Serges and
.Broadcloths, a yard. .............. .6Sc.
15c. White Waistings, yard. ..............Sc.
25c. White Waistings, a yard..............1Sc .
29c. Wool Tricot Flannels, a yard. .......1Tc.
REMEMBER THAT EVERYTHING is TO
BE SOLD AT A REDUCTION.
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in ORDER TO PROVE, TO YOU
Clothing Department.

All our Mems and Boys Winter Clothing.
Profit and cost have been lost sight OF.
Never before was such fine clothing at so
low prices.
Mems $3.50 and 5000 Fine Tailor Suits
in plain blues and blacks: also neat mixed
goods, very latest style and cut. $10.0o
They represent the product Of the most
s6illful tailors and are guaranteed to equal
any $3.50 tailor-made garments, or we
cheerfully refund your money.
Mems $3.50 and $14O0 All-wool Mixed
Goods and Plain Blue and Black Suits.
AT .--......-.. .S'.oo
Mems $1,000 Suits. Observation-Disclosures. 81 50
One lot of S10Ca Suits not all sizes. So. 9S
sizes ............... SSoo
Mems $3.50 Pants. .....................S SOC.
Mems Sc Pants. Observation-Disclosures 81 .2S
Mems Finest Tailored Pants, $3.50 and
$500 values. -SZoo
Boys Best 25c Outing Flannel Waists. lie.
Boys zoe Pants. Observation-Disclosures 9c.
All of our Boys Fine Suits. worth S4.9s
S5,9S and S6.4S. are, a suit. ......... $3.50
Cribs means choice of the finest suits in
the store(
Boys go and s.. 9S Suits. ............SI7o
Boys 81 80 Suits. Observation-Disclosures. CSC
tAll sizes from to II years.
All Of our $1.50 and 500 Mems Soft and
Sun HATS. ..toc
One lot of Mems Fancy Vests. in white and
Colors. worth from $50 to $500. soc.
Boys SOC. Blouse Waists. ............. .35c.
One lot of Boys pc. Caps. lac.
One lot of Boys soc. Caps. contaminated. 32c.
A chance of lifetime to secure Fine
Clothing at less than cost to make. Re
member, sale opens Thursday, February /,
and closes in 10 days
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Toilet Articles.

Fairy, Fairbanks, Tar, Sweetheart. Col
gates Floating and other &c. Toilet Soaps.
15c. Tooth Brushes. ..............--........sc
Zoe. Side Combs. a pair. .G18c.
SOC. Alarm Clocks OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 54c.
25c. Boxes of Fine Toilet Soaps. ........1lc.
Cloverine Salve, for cuts and bruises. &c.
25c. Boxes Extracts. .......................1t
soc. Boxes of Extrac SAC.
COrsets.
Finest makes of Corsets in America, in all
sizes and styles, including American
Lady, c. B., r. and G.. Also Globe and
other popular makes, at, a pair. SIC.
Fine line of 50-cent Corsets in various
makes, pair. ;................... 3Sc
Housefurnishing Must Go
ALI. 10-CENT ARTICLES, s CENTS. ALL
5-CENT ARTICLES CENTS.
Everything must be sold out in Ten Days.
10-piece White or Decorated Toilet
12-piece Toilet Sets. Observation-Disclosures 81 62
White Fowl and Pitcher. ............. Tic.
Stop Jars, pam. .-..'.''......' SOC.
Stop Jars, decorated. ................ SAC.
Table Glasses, each. .la4c
Galvanized Wash Tubs, No. 1. 45c.; No. z,
&c; No 3. Observation-Disclosures. 5Sc.
Our Special 25c. Wash Boards. 19c
Jumbo Laundry Soap. cakes for. $500. 19c.
1O0-piece Dinner Sets, plain print. 1892
112-piece Dinner Sets. plain print. Sc 81
56-piece Beautiful Cottage Dinner Set. "a GS
6 White Cups, Saucers Plates Us
pieces Observation-Disclosures. CSC.
6 Decorated Cups Saucers, Plates Us
pieces NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SSc.
T-piece China Dessert Sets, fancy. 42c.
Dozen Clothes Pins for. ............. DC.
Any article in our 5 and Zoe. Department
will be sold for and Sc.
See the Demonstration of Electric Washing
Compound on First Floor. near elevator.
This is really a wonder of the twentieth
century Washing clothes without rub
bling. A sample cake will be given to
every customer.
Table full of Granite Ware of every de-
scripuon, worth up to CSC, to be closed
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TELL YOUR FRIENDS.

in
neIImes5os ePensmn ~ asrsse feeptng
HpphtL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

Cooperation Sale will
and
8th ST. SE at IMMENSE
NOTICING trading will be given
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21

Most men who own q watch think
THY know all about It. They have
the number fixed In their memory In
case II 10 stolen. They could probably
pick Il out from 500 other watches
with their eyes shut. But how many
men know that their watch II com.
pass and will tell north from south ~
accurately ~ II will tell the time Of
day. Stanley. the explorer. did not
know IL until he had CROPPED his way
through the dark continent and met =
Belgian sailor on the coast. Every
watch 10 . compass. II you point
the hour hand to the sun the south
10 exactly half way between the hour
and the figure XII to the dial. Sup
pose for instance. it 10 4 O'Clock.
Point the hand indicating 4 to the
sun and XII on the watch 10 exactly
south. II IL 10 8 O'Clock point the
hand Indicating s to the sun and
the figure x on the dial ID due south
No man need get lost II he carries q
watch.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21

Thsre are : 3sw .lass.' yoass nsD
who ars always speksn u = seod fsl.
lows. and In some respects thsy are;
bst Il Il we'll 70 remember that they
aTs NOT good fsliows who indales
in pleasure y The sxpsnss Of what
their duty Commands Of thsm. There
II 40 lask Of time for pleasure and
thsrs ~ ways Of enjoyment foF svsry.
one; bst In the long run the young
man will fnd II nsithsr pleasure nor
profitable 70 win admiration of com.
panionable qualities from the idle.
tire dssolute and the vioious. There
ID nothing new in al this-it 10 an
old. old story-yet every day young
men are seen going 70 tho bad through
the alluremeDts Of so.called good fsl-
and the public teacher
cannot too often or too strongly 3D..
monish the youth Of the folly Of
such . COURSE.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21
IRRIGATION COMMITTEES
WILL MAKE A REpORT

In another column Of today's pspsr
wall b sssn : notice from ths COM
mittss appoiuted = rsosat meeting
Of citizens to inveasiaats Lana nss.
tore north Of she ctty. They have
made : thorough 1nspeatioa q she.
conditions apd are now thoroughly
convsrsant with thsu. enough 20
70 make An interesting report Tits
report will b. submitted 70 the
citizens In the city hall tomorrow
evening and ~ II il . matter Of vital
importance 10 the welfare Of the city
to have that plateau brouRLt under
irrigation. II il requested that large
attendance Of oitizens present them
selves to hear and consider the report
to be made.
From the night the committee was
appointed and given power to cot in
the matter they have not let An idle
minute pass. Frequent trips have
been made and the farmers and some
Of the other land owners have been
approacled. The outlook is isdesd
encourss ing for the eafly watering Of
tho land. OF course. It IL understood.
that = proposition Of this Kind can
not be hoatsd in day and the citissns
must bear with the committee ~ the
water may nos be brought down over
the hills in ditohss Tor year or moro
but II It IL known that it will surely
be done. the anticipation IL worth
considerable.
Many prominent citizens have In.
terested themselves in the project.
which 10 now 10 we'll under way. A
good reservoir site can be had and
an offer has been made to the com.
mittee 20 that another one can be
secured at little c,st. There sssmi
70 be no fear In the minds Of the com.
mittee ~ far - this question Of rails.
ing the money IL concerned. Is IL II
history that ample capital can bt
brought into An irrigation project o.
this kind. ~ money loAners feel tha
piSoing their money on land IL dead
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21

Admiration alone will not run ,
newspaper. Sooner or later such I'd.
mirers will 6nd that the object Of
their Affections has become w+dded 10
other way. that they do not admirs-
In other words. . newspaper 10 com.
pelled. in order 10 live. to seek the
friendship Of those who are not 20
platonio In their love. but unite their
practical asteem with sentiment that
binds mutual admiration in other pro.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21

Young lady, don't grab at the nrst
pair Of good looking CLOTHES that
comes along and say. "It's mine. be.
cause found IT," but wait until >
sure enough man comes along. He
may not be - Johnny on the spot ~
ths other kind. but he will be there
when the other one has made you
tired and passed on.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21
Some boys do not earn go ! year.

Some boys do not earn go = year.
yet they csn afford 90 smoke cigarettes
and to use tobacco In othsr forms.
little boys should think 1t over se-
riously before commencing to sse 70.
baoco. Boys who do not use the weed
or loaf continuously on tie streets are
much better models to follow. No
boy should wish 70 pattern after q
profane. foul !. mouthed. worthless
street loafer.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21

tsssssas. Tbsrs are 10 nAay ssn
whs sxpsel - sditor - SLAVE II d.
fsnss u thslr pst netioDs - habbiss.
adve6ats thair visws a1Ainss ~
strongest oppositio. ~ sssily with.
hslA NJ Assinsss support ~ which
alcns : ssaall nswnpApes ses live.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21
raLap..oNa No. q

There are some people who are
mighty careless about throwing old
truck Into the allsyways. Such pso.
pie should b taught . little civic
pride BY . modest nns. II IL impos-
sibis for sbs authorities 70 keep PLACES
olsau II people will persist In auoh
practices.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21

Pallard's Hs-shound Evrup--a ptsltiys
cure for cslds, oouehs, whooping ccugh
and bronchitis. Mr.. Han. q eisnx
Falls, 8. D.. writer: II shays wssd yous
wondsrful Ballard's Hosshoand 6Jrnr
On my childrsn for nm ysass. ~ -
suIts havs bssn woudsrfaI" Gcid ~
B1orsncc Palace Pharmacy. ~ u
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21
safe invs..meu. and .ha. no ohauosa

safe investment and that no ohancsn
are taken.
Over in Mesa county six irrigation
districts have been foated and no
effort worthy Of the name was made
10 secure capital It came without
being oosxed 1t IL different from
. mining or other kinds Of wildcat
schemes. Another Dhaise Of the ones
tion has arisen IN the local undertak-
ing and It may be necessary to sap.
point another committee at the meet
ing tomorrow night.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21
Don't Be Blue

and lose all interest when help Is within
reach. Herbine will make that liver per-
form its duties properly. ]. B. Vaughn,
Elba, Ala, writes: "Being constant
sufferer from constipation and disor-
dered liver, have found Herbine to be
the best medicine, for these troubles, ON
the market. ! have used it constantly.
l believe it TO be the best medicine Of
its kind, and wish all sufferers from
these troubles to know the good Her
bine has done me. Sold by Florence
Palace Pharmacy. tts
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21

Why Fret and Worry
when your child has severe coldf You
need not fear pneumonia or other pull
monary diseases. Keep supplied with
The daily tribune., 1906-08-21
Closing Out.

All summer woolens in suits from
tls up; trousers half price. Florence
Tailoring Co.. ll8 East Main. 1856
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-02-22
A HARD FIGHT WITH FIRE


st. Louis, Feb. 16.-Firemen had
thrilling experiences Thursday in fight
ing a fire which destroyed three six
story buildings in the wholesale dis
trict on Lucas avenue, running the
stocks of several factories and whole
sale houses and throwing hundreds Of
women and men out of employment.
The financial loss is $4,000. The dan
ger and discomfort of the firemen and
salvage corps were increased by the
cold, which quickly covered floors and
walls with ice. Two were injured and
several had narrow escapes from
death. The wrecked buildings were oc-
cupied by the following firms: No. $40
Lucas avenue, Epstein C Whiser. No.
S12 Lucas avenue, A. D. Gross & Co.,
Samuel Haas, Robbins & Levi, Frank
| Rosenfeld. No. S14 Lucas avenue, l.
Russack & Sons. No. SIG Lucas avenue,
M. Kory & Son.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-02-22
He WAS Determined TO Die
SUICIDE OF F. R. AVERY, OF Pc
oRIA, ILL, BY DROWNING.
Following Failure, With Poison, Mt
Cairo, He Stuck His Head In a
Shallow Pond at CenterviIle.

st. Louis, Feb. 16.-F. r. Avery, sec
rotary of the Avery Manufacturing Co.
of Peoria, ILL.,, an associate of Rev. G..
B. Simmons, who recently committed
suicide in Peoria, ended his life, Thurs
Gay, at Centerville, a station on the H.
linois Central railroad, six miles from
East st. Louis. He left a train coming
from Cairo, stuck his head into the wa
ter of a shallow pond and drowned with
his body lying on the bank
Avery tried to kill himself Wednes-
day night at a hotel in Cairo, but was
saved by a physician. He afterward es-
capped from a guard and left Cairo
boarding a morning train for East st
Louis. He did o attract any particu-
lar attention on the train, which he left
at C%enterville. He walked across the
track to a pond, broke the thin ice at
the edge with his foot, removed his coat
and then lay down and stuck his head in
the water.
Several passengers noted the mans
queer actions. They at first thought
ne was preparing to WASH MS race, Du'
as the train moved off they saw that
he remained prone on the ground. They
spoke to the conductor about the incl
dent.
The conductor mentioned the matter
to Yardmaster Bennett when the train
reached East st. Louis at II a. M, and
he telegraphed to Centerville making
inquiries. An answer was received
saying that the mans body had been
found.
Bennett went to Centerville on a
switch engine and examined the body,
Two notes we're found. One was writ.
ten on the back of a receipt and read:
"To My Dear Wife: If | am dead II
is not by my own hand. A tough gang
have me in bad. f. R. AVERY
The other note was in an envelope
addressed to j. B. Bartholomew, Peoria
Ill. The envelope was sealed, but there
was no paper inside. The note was
scrubbed on the inside of the envelope
and read
~ am going in the river at st. Louis
February Is. 1906. F. R. AVERY