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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-13

purchase toys may be sure Of secur-
ing bargains. M Jones has a large
line of confecSioneries and ci-
gars, and is in every way prepared
for the Christmas trade.
Mayes' Book Store.
Mayes' Book Store is a typical
Christmas store. Mr.. Mayes has
spent time and money in selecting
stock which would do credit to the
Yuletide, and he has succeeded. Even
in the dull seasons lie has artistic
windows, but his best efforts are ex-
pended at Christmas and his win
dows are beautiful. he has a line
which includes almost everything
suitable for a Christmas present.
Toilet and manicure sets, gold and
silver mounted umbrellas, jewelry
cases, hand bags, military brushes,
travelling sets, shaving sets, mirrors
and pictures, cut glass and china,
have all been selected especially with
a view to the holiday Trade. His linz
Of toys includes everything which
will delight the heart Of child. A
child was heard to remark yesterday
that he wanted Santa Claus to 60 to
Mayes' Book Store before Santa Sc
lected his toys for Christmas. The
children should go to Mayes' Book
Store bafore they make their selec-
tions Of what they want Santa to
bring them. Mr.. Mayes will be glad
to see all of them whether or not
they select from his stock, but he
feels confident they will select from
it if they See it. :.
E. L. Bales & Company.
The Bee Hive Of E. L. Bales &
Company is one Of the leading stores
in Newberry for clothing, dry goods,
shoes, notions, blankets, shirts, rugs,
drusgets, rain coats, overcoats, and,
in fact, everything which live and
up-to-date clothing and Try goods
store should carry. Mr.. Bales be-
lieves in advertising. and from time
to time he has told the people of
Newberry county what he has aad
to offer them, and when they went
to inspect his stock they have not
been disappointed. But in view Of
the Christmas trade he mas surpass-
ed all his previous efforts, and he
has line of goods which does cred
it to the big business which he is con-
ducting. He is a live merchant and
always on the lookout for bargains
for his customers, and he has them
now. With every $3.50 suit which
he sells he is now giving away
$500 pair of shoes. It will repay
ali the readers Of The Herald and
News to read his advertisement in
this issue.
Theo. Landry.
Christmas always calls for fruit,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-13

purchase toys may be sure Of secur-
ing bargains. NJ. Jones has a large
line of confecSioneries and ci-
gars, and is in every way prepared
for the Christmas trade.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20

The excessive moisture has inter-
fered greatly with the work of the
gold prize contestants. who have only
three weeks more besides the present
week TO complete their scores
With city streets flled with mud and
water from curb TO curb. country
roads well nigh impossible and rail-
roads badly washed out, it has been
difficult for any contestants to do any
canvassing Tor votes. Even the mails
have failed 10 bring the usual results
on account of the many tieups Of the
transportation lines.
There were only three changes in po-
sitiOn in the score for the third series
of prizes yesterday Emile Iverssn, by
a gain of 1e00. moved up Two numbers
10 thirteenth place. while MaEda
Steinkamp and Emile Hayward moved
down the line one degree each.
The following registered gains in
votes, but failed 70 Improve their posi-
tiOns: Sacred Heart College. 1000; viii
lie B. Minek. $500: Norma MeranL
$500: Myra simmons. 1900. Christ
Church Athletic Club. 500. Calvin Me
Kinnon, 800; William Emerson. soc,
". Ii. MOrden. zee. Gladys Adceck.
250
Miss Adcock. William Emerson and
Aiss Simmons continue TO receive the
most voluntary subscriptions. Miss
ters from people who have read about
her misfOrtEnes and who are glad TO
see her win sourc Of the prize money.
She stiu hopes to be able 20 join the
throngs Of spring pleasure seekers in a
new frock and hat bought with her
prize money. but the chances are if she
viii be able 30 GO so at all it win be
on crUtches for the doctor has not yet
removed the cast from her knee. and
he says after it's removal she win have
TO use crutches untn her limbs become
strong again Among the latest to cast
1000 votes in favor OF Miss AdcOck is
Mrs. J. H. KoebOoIn % Sonoma. who
says: Although I DO not know any
Of the contestants personally, l think
them all worthy of support; bet Miss
AdcOck's case appeals TO me most
strongly, so I win favor her with my
votes"
J. H. HammOnds Of Wesley. Cal,
has unsolicited cast 1900 votes in favor
Of Myra simmons. the ambitious col
Ored girl OF Berkeley. The voluntary
by the contestants.
Miss Ethel Potter. the charming
little eight-year- girl OF Newman.
Cal, who won purse of SEQ in the
second period of the contest by finish
ing ninth in the race. makes acknowl-
edgment of receipt Of herSreward as
follows:
Newman Cal. March IS. 1907
Contest Editor Of The Call
Dear Friend: received your letter with the
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were issued
in this city March ls:
Archibald H. Kennett q. 7s Falcon avenue.
and Ada r. csrdell. 26, 1878 Twenty second ST.
Louis Eolkober, p. and Adel Bauer is. both
Fred A. Hinz. %, s55 cspp ST.. and Mar
tina p. TiedemanD. 81 Oakland
Joseph II. Heimann. y. and Nora Foley, II.
both Of 1910 Valencia st.
Abe sarTer. o. and Rosie Kadesb. 81. both
William Hance. 81. I415 Post ST.. and Jose
phne Smith, 30, San Rafael.
William z. Jones. 3s, and Minerva Harry.
Artoux Lezin, p. and ClemeDce Pujo. rs.
both OF 1879 Jackson ST.
Boyd L. Wilson, "a. G0ddeld, and Edna G.
Hansen. 81 1870 Steiner ST.
81. John Keyse. ~, and Lille NJ Bernard, 42,
Join Magnsghf. %. and Marin Bonicalzi. Il,
both of South san Francisco.
Andrew Anderson 2l, and Rose Casey, p,
both Of l75 Thirteenth st.
Leon Keene "a, Dewagiac Mich, and Lorena
G. ROdenbough, IL, San Francisco
Francis W. Uhlenksmp. q, and Anna Pell. %.
George weikert. SO. I4Ol Devissdero ST.. and
May Lehnert. %, Ogden,
Msrkofer. SO, Ross station.
George +. Bush, 2e. 502 StaDyan St. and
Ida NJ Virgins. Is Cedarville.
David Demattei. 2s and ROcca Pasquina, 10,
both of San Francisco
Anastiagtieo Guisti. n, San Francisco, and
Katie Gambotta. 10, 2652B Leavenworth ST
Cennaro Dorso, 30. 20l4 Lombard ST., and
Norma Podesta -. So. De Long avenue
Antonio Jerald. -. 661 Fillmore ST. and Liz
zie NJ Groves 10 both of 661 Fillmore ST.
Robert Barr, 80, 1887 DeEissdero ST.. and
Betsy Edwards. 43, San Francisco.
John J. Csdigsn. n, 1T47 Fifteenth avenue.
and May Flannery, 20, $50 Harrison St
OAKLAND. March 19.-The following mar
riape licenses were issued today:
Benjamin r. Bevis o. San Francisco, and
Agnes G. Alrens. -. Oakland.
william II. Ferguson. 30. and Susan Scheuch
30, both Of San Francisco.
both Of Decoto.
Robert c. smith, -. Alameda. and Elmira
Vance, 20 Oakland.
Pred McBroom. %. and Grace V. Becroft. 90
both Of Oakland.
Adolph waithert. 2s, sunOI. and Mary Tan
ner. 26. Oakland.
Joseph l. Freitus. %. and Ida Vargas. is.
both Of Hayward.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20

check for SG0 for which thank you very much
Please pardon me for not answering sooner.
viii send I'm more votes and will get all the
subscribers ] can for you. Wishing The Call
success | remain your friend.
ETHEL POTTER.
Miss EthePs only brother, who re-
sembled her very much in looks, is
dead. so she is now her parents only
boy" and when she dons boys clothes,
as in the picture presented, she is a
very bonnie boy indeed
Stanislaus County may well be proud
Of its two representatives in the gold
prize coDtests-Miss Lois Pfitzer and
Miss Ethel Potter, who finished eighth
and ninth. respectively. In the second
period and won $50 each Both are
trying again to win. with prospects at
least of getting a share of the sweep
stakes money. If they can maintain
their present standing in the sweep
stakes score they will win $50 each.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
DEATHS

ALLFN-In this city. March 49, 1907, at the
residence Of her mother. 732 Haight street.
Minnie J.. dearly beloved and only dangh-
and beloved sister of the late George E..
Allen. native Of San Francisco. Cal.
BAL5KA-In n-II % this city; March Il 1907 Joseph
native of Esak. Hungaria, sged 80 years
BERARD-In this city drowned, March 10,
1907, Emile Joseph Berard dearly beloved
son Of Marie and the late Edward Rerard
and brother of Mrs. Josephine Taylor Mrs
Jennie Congdon and May Berard, native Of
San Francisco Cal, aged IL years months
and q days.
BONELLI-In this city. March 49, 1907, Maria.
beloved daughter OF John and Dornda Bo-
neln and beloved niece Of Joseph and Maria
Battistini. native of Italy. aged ie years
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral services tomor-
row Thursday, March 81 at o'clock p. M,
at her late residence. 4O9h Vallejo street.
near Montgomery. Interment italian Cemetery.
BROADAIn San Rafael, Cal, March 10. 1907,
Catherine Broad beloved mother of James,
lian Collins. Mrs George Sutton and the
late Mrs f. r. Brennan. and sister of John
years 10 months and 10 days.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
CTbursdayl at $3.50 a. m, from the funeral
street, thence to st. Mary's Cathedral, where
requiem high mass for the repose Of her
soul viii be celebrated at 10 a. m. Inter
ment Holy Cross Cemetery.
BULHEE-In this city, March IS, 1907, Marie,
beloved and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jean Bulhee. a native of San Francisco CAL,
aged years | month and II days.
Friends and acquaintances respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral tomorrow Thurs
day. March q. at ] O'Clock p m, from the
parlors of Julius s. Godeau. 2i23 Bush street
Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
CARMODY-In South San Francisco, San Ma
teO County. Cal. Catherine e. beloved daugh-
ter Of James and Ellen Carmody, and loving
sister OF Mary, Helen and Maggie Carmody
a native of San Francisco, CAL. aged years
> months and IL days.
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral tomorrow Thurs
day.. at 9:30 a. m. from the residence of her
County. thence TO the church. where a sol
emn requiem high for the repose of
her soul will be celebrated at 10 a.. m. In
terment Holy Cross Cemetery
CARo-In this city. March II. 1907, Morris
Caro-. beloved father OF Benjamin NJ. Caro-
and Mrs. Maurice Goodstein. and brother of
Simon Caro- Of Roseburg. Ore, and Mrs. Man
helm OF Portland. Ore, a native Of Ger
many, aged 62 years months and 2i days
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully
nesdsy), az o'clock p. m. from the funeral
parors OF the II. F. Mass Company. 1895
Golden Gate avenue, where services will
I. o. o. +. Crematory-
CLANCY-In this city, March IS, 1907, Peter
Clancy. husband OF the late Catherine Clancy
and beloved father Of William j.. George
and Emmett Clancy. Mrs. Frank L. Lange and
the late James Clancy. native Of County
Friends and scquaintances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral today WED
nesdayl. March 20, at $50 o'clock a. m.
from the parlors OF Carew English, 1918
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
OCEAN TRAVEL
rnmnArurr crrrnalr rnarsnrtanrlnnr

DIRECT LINE TO HAyRE-P.ARIS.
Sailing every Thursday instead Of Saturday,
at 10 a. m. from Pier A., North River, foot of
Morton street
First class to Havre $40 and upward: second
class TO Havre. S45 and upward. GENERAL
AGENCY FOR UNITED STATES AND CAN
ADA. % Broadway (fTn6sOn buIdingl New
York. J. #. FUGAZI. manager Paeide Coast
$50 Montgomery street. san Francisco. Tickets
sold by all railroad ticket sxents.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
INSURANCE DEFAULTS

In the United States Circuit Court
yesterday Judge de Haven ordered
judgment by default for S13,6S2 in
favor OF the plaintiff in the suit OF Will
liam Hatteroth VS.. Rhine and Moselle
Fire Insurance Company of Strasburg.
In the suit of :. c. benson VS.. North
German Fire Insurance Company of
Hamburg the counsel for the defend
ant withdrew its answer and consent
ed to judgment by default for s3133.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
BIRTHS

BRAY-In this city. March Is. 1907, TO the
wife Of ". Garfield Bray. son.
GREWE-In Berkeley. March IL, 1907, TO the
wife Of Henry p. Grewe tnee Bentheld), a
daughter.
the wife Of Charles A. Nicholson. daughter.
O'NEILL--fn this city, March I3 1907 20 the
wife Of Joseph c. o'Neil. daughter.
REID-In this city, March o. 1907 10 the wife
Of c. w. Reid (nee Amiot). daughter
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS

Birth marriage and death notices sent by mail
will not be inserted. They must be handed in ct
either Of the publication Offices and be- indorsed
with the name and residence or persons author
lied to have the same published Notices re-
stricted simply TO the announcement Of the event
are published once IN this column free of charge.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
CAUSE OF wARsHIP DISASTER

TOULON, France, March I9.-The
court Of inquiry appointed to deter
mine the cause OF the explosion on
March II on the battleship lena de-
cided today that the disaster was
caused by a spontaneous explosion Of
..B" powder, due to decomposition and
the deviation OF the temperature OF
the magazine.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
''1'A sTseE ST.s coSSrcTIoSs.

ssTiburon only
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
Stages connect at GREENBRAE for San Ouep-
tin: at SANTA ROSA for White Sulphur Sprinz p
aud Mark West Springs: at FULTON for Bnrke's ;
Sanstorium; at LYTTON for Lytton Sprinas; at
.GRYSERvILLE for Skaggs Springs; at CLOVER
DALE for the Geysers. Boonvflle, Philo Elk
and Greenwood; at HoPLAND for Duncan
Springs. Highland SPRINGS. Kelseyvine. New
Carlsbad SDrings, Soda Bay, Lakeport, Bartlett
SPRINGS; at UKIAH for Vichy Sprinrz Sara tove
Springs. Blue Lakes, Laurel Dell Lake Witfer
Springs, Upper Lake. Pomo. Potter Valley John
Days Lierley's, Hullville Orr's Hot Sprinrs
Handley, Halfway House. Hopkins Coraptrhe
Mendocino City, Fort Bragg. Westport and Usai.
at WILLIS for Hearst and Sawyers; at SHER-
WOOD for Fort Bragg Iaytonville. Wesfnort
Covelo. Cummings. Bells Springs Harris. Huh
bard. Fruftand, Dyervilie Garberville Pepper-
WOOD. Camp 5. Scotia and Eureka
GENERAL OFFICE:
JAMES FLOOD BUILDING. SAN FRANCISCO.
JAS. AGLER. General Manager
r. K RYAN. Gen Passenger and Freight Art.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
A CASHIER WANTED

Wanted, a cashier for a large San
prancisco concern. Must be a good
...sountanty and man experienced in
handling money No other need apply.
Apply IN own handwriting, with full
3 Dartfculars. Give age and salary ex-
Decfed Address Cashier" care The
Call main business Office. Market and
Third streets
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
KOSnOs Line

PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE
s. s. Hermonthis (70O0 tons), Captain Bielen-
berg sailing from San Francisco on abort
March 2efh will carry passengers for ports Of
Mexico, Central America, Ecuador, Peru. Chile
London and Hamburg, For rates and particulars
apply to LESDAL NJ. GRAY, Manager. Union
street wharf, No. tPier 19J.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
RAILWAY TRAVEL
NorthweStern Pacific Railroad Co
VIA SAUSALTTO FERRY

VIA SAUSALFTO FERRY
For Sausalfto, H{ili Valley, San RafaeIs
WEEK DAYS AND SUNDAYS sT:45 e:2S
se:15, $50, IL a. m. 1920. '1:45. 'S:15, ASS
5:16. $3.50, $3.50. T:15. 900, 1918. IL :S5 D. m
'Runs to San Quentin
7:45 a m. daily. for Oszadero and way STA.
tions.
s:15 p. m. Saturdays only. for cazadero and
way stations.
Sis p. m daily. except Saturdays and sun.
days for Point Reyes and way stations.
From s. f. for Tiburon. >Bssvedere and san
Rafael--Week Days-7:40. e:15, s~11 90 a m
1898. s:90 $40. $50 p. m. sundays-f: 40
s;15, 200 a. m; l2:s5, $3.50. 5;1e. $3.50.
D. m; all 35 p. m. Thursdays only
From San Rafael for s. F.-Week Dsys-s.15.
tx, T:55. 9:25. 11:15 q. M; 1880 $40, 500
$40 D. ne. Sundays-6.l5. 7:40 7:35 OPS
a. m. $40 500. $50, $50 D. "a.
From Tiburon for s. F.-Week Days-e:45. SIT
o55, IL :36 a. M; 1:10. 4:05 5;45 D. m sun
days-6;45. S:17, 9;55. 1:55 a. N; Ito. 4:o5,
5:45. 6:65 p. NJ
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-20
Invalid Girls Friends Rallylng
in Calls Gold Contest
Little Miss Potter of Newman, Cal.
Acknowledges Receipt of Prize


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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-01
.CHANLER APPLIES;
FOR PROTECTION.
Virginia fraii i'd, 81. 3 cid 6 Ar
rested AS Lunatic in New
York.
GOING THERE TO PRESS SUIT
He Will Havesto Apply to Fed
eral Court to Protect
Him.

NEW YORK. july 3l.-John Arm
strong Chanler must take the chance
of again being sent to an asylum fol
the insane If he comes to New York
next October to prosecute q legal ac-
t tion now pending. Chanler is a luna
tic in the State of New York under
commitment of the Supreme Court
and at the same time is a sane man
under the rulings of the courts OF
Virginia.
Fearing that steps would be taken
( to restrain him under the lunacy deci-
sion II he entered the State Chanler
to-day. through his attorney, appealed
Ito Judge Hough In the United States
court, for an order restraining any
person from Interfering with his lib
erty when he comes here next Octo-
ber. a{s a@
Judge Hough said he knew Of no
law which would justify him In tax
ing such action, but he suggested that
the moment Chanler came within the
Jurisdiction of the United States courts
he could avail himself OF writ of
habeas corpus to protect him during
the trial.
Thomas r.. Sherman some time ago
was appointed a committee OF Chan
ler's person, and as such has control
of Chanler's big estate. In the trial
set for October Chanler will seek to
have his property restored to his
keeping. H
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-01
CHAOS .RHGNS IN
LIQUOR II VI ]: TRAFFIC I /
oliibitioll ii Georgia viii
Mean Inil1l ense Loss Of
Revenue.
.RAILR ROADS COME 10 REsC UE
Offer to Transport .Brcweries and
Stillstoy Other States
Free.
.RAlLR ROADS COME 10 REsc cUE

AUGUSTA. GA, July S1.-chaos
reigns in the liquor traffic in this State
to-day, sincesit'is a foregone conclusion
that the bill providing for absolute pro-
hibition after January 1st next Will be
signed by Governor Smith before the
end of the week. Dispatches from Sa-
vannah and other cities tell story Of
financial loss that runs into many mill
lions. Augusta will lose two and a
/ half million dollars in property values
and license taxes.
Columbus also will lose almost treble
that Of all other whiskey-selling; places
4 In the State. Brunswick's loss vii run
above the million mark. Macon will
suffer heavily In the loss of revenue
from many saloon properties and one
of the finest breweries in the South
+ was stated here to-day that the rail-
roads have offered to transport brew
cries and stills to other States free OF
freight charges. Florida and Alabama
are the States to which the whiskey
interests will move from Georgia,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-01
LEVY ENDORSES
INSPECTOR S: [. ! | /: { WORK n OR.K
Says Curtis Is Competent,
Courteous and Trust
worthy. s5
CAUSES Of COMPLAINTS i 5
Objection Of Milk Producers to
Chemical Analysis
Law.
COMPLAINTS

Milkmen Of Richmond and yici9nity,
are In dead earnest In theirs9campaign
for better treatment from the Board
OF Health. Several of theSieading 8 mill
producers state that 1t Is not SO much
/ the new regulations Of the Board 4 Of
Health. or the ordinance OF the ci Ct
Richmond. TO which they object, al al
though there are some clauses in boti,
or these which are not entirely salts
4 factory. The chief objection, no oweyer,
is a against what they term ictatorial
me ti1ods9 the 11ealth Department,
and what iliie men ca ii the inroniI,t:- :
Stence OF the inspectors sent out. sS
Mr. Charles L. Williams, Of Rich
s1fiond, who operates large dairy
farm al Strawberry Hill, in Henrieo
county. shipping from a hundred to a
hundred and fifty gallons of milk to
Richmond daily, said yesterday that
his principal objection was to the
clause In the city ordinance providing
that milk which shows on chemical
analysis less than IL per cent. OF
solids shall-"not may, but shali,--be
reported TO the Police Court, and the
name of, the dairyman published in
two papers for five consecutive Issues.
Mr.. Williams claims to run a sanitary
place-a farm that has in many re-
spects been regarded as a model.
Objects to Chemical Analysis.
The city ordinance, which has been
in force for the past three years, pro-
vides that the milk shipped to the
city shall show on chemical analysis
not less than . per cent. of solids and
3 per cent. of fats.
Mr.. Williams says that a milk COW
Is most sensitive animal, and the
milk Is subject to variation from day
to day. both in quality and quantity.
a cold rain coming up while the cows
are out In the pasture, chilling the
animals and causing poor nutrition,
might cause the milk to fall off In it's
proportions OF solids. without any
knowledge on the part OF the owner.
Il can't afford t, employ a chemist"
he said. ito stay at my barn, and even
if I could, I can't keep the fresh milk.
ready. for shipment, waiting on the
farm for several hours until chemi-
cal analysis shows the variation OF
soldids from the day before. "A change
in the food or various conditions ut
terly beyond my knowledge or control
might cause my milk to fall for one
day below my regular average. And
this law provides that on examination
at the dairy. the inspector shall report
me to the Police Court and have me
fined, and my name published for five
days, rs selling adulterated milk The
law distinctly says that milk falling
below standard shall be deemed adul-
terated, and the dairymen so treated
whereas may be selling milk Just as
1t comes from my cows. and from
healthy cows at that"
Methods of Inspection.
Mr.. Williams also objected to the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-01
HAS TWO ELBOWS:
MISPLACED THUMB
Carroll County Child Has Thumb
Instead OF Fore
Finger.

WINsToN-SALEN, N. c.. July al.--
A special to the Sentinel from Mount
Airy, says that a child was born to
COUNTY, M " Va. Which is s indeed i remarka. nartg.
BILE. 1t has two elbows on each arm.
otherwise the little fellow is Very
much like other babies, except that
on the right hand there is no thumb,
of the forehnger there is a well-de-
veloped thumb. The child Is one
month old and Is doing we'll, The
home OF the Soots's Is within three
miles Of the place where the baby
was born that talked Immediately at
ter Its birth. This strange freak OF
nature Is no fish story" son1a OF the
hest people In the neighborhood youch
tor It's truthfulness
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-01
MEETS DEATH in
4 STRANGE MANNER
MIR. George Altaffer Pitched from
Pen by Boar and Fractures
Spinal Column.
Especial 10 The Times ,pispatcl.

t !. i
@ HARRISONBURG. VA; July 31.--
George w. Altaffer died here this morn
Ing, His death was due to an acci-
dent much out of the ordinary. Or
July 18th. as he was climbing into 8
pigpen to put on a plank. he trod or
a large boar. The animal was fright
ened, and quickly rose to Its feet
Mr.. Altaffer was thrown out of the
pen to. the ground. He landed on his
head and was later found in an un7
conscious condition. An examination
showed that he had fractured his spinal
column, and since had been paralyzed
from lie neck down. Mr.. Altaffer was
a. wellrknoWn contractor, and leaves
"a wife and one daughter. who reside
here He is also survived by eight
brothers His only daughter is now in
a Richmond HOSPITAL, where she was
operated on yesterday for appendicitis.