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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04
THREATENED LyNcHlNG,
Marietta (Oo Jail Surrounded by An
CRY Crowd After Fake Artists.

Marietta (O) Jail Surrounded by An
CRY Crowd After Fake Artists.
MARIETTA, o., March 4.-Walter
w. Savage of Syracuse, \. Y, and An
dy Corothers, charged with drugging
and assaulting six small girls last
night, narrowly escaped violence at the
hands of a large crowd that for time
surrounded the Jail.
Savage is an advertising sketch artist
and has been here about a week. occu.
pying window in the Dime Savings
society building He has made a
speciality of getting young girls to al.
low him to make their pictures.
During the afternoon he had six girls
between the ages of twelve and four
teen years Of age in his room. He
gave them whisky, wine and beer, in
which he administered some kind of
drug. The police found the girls in
the room unconscious. Both men and
the six girls We're taken TO the city
Jail.
Under guard of the entirN police
force the men were rushed to e coun-
ty Jail, which is on the fifth oor Of
the courthouse building.
The sheriff and deputies. as ed by
the police, are guarding the pris-
oners against d lynching / was
threatened BY the entire Ionlk
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04
To Meet in New Rooms

The first meeting of Court Amboy,
No. 5S, Foresters of America, in Odd
Fellows hall, will be held Wednes-
day night. Heretofore this court has
met in the Mccormick building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04

Two Judgments i'm District Court.
Judgments were rendered in two
landlord and tenant cases in the dis
trict court this morning. Eighteen
other cases were adjourned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04

Buys Two Washington Street Lots.
Mrs. Margaret Julian, of Washing
ton street, has purchased two lots in
Washington street, near Division
street, from Peter Feigin, through
ComeEys Brothers agency.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04
70 Hold a ban AnriIl 81

The first ball Of the United Brew
ing workers of America, Local 14S.
will Be held in Wafhington hall We'd
nesaay, April 8. The music win be
furnished BY steinhauser's orchestra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04

NEW YORK. March 4. = The first
number of the raised character maga-
zine for The blind. which will cost it's
promoter. Mrs. William Ziegler. $7o,'.
600 4 year. has been issued here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04
Gov swettenham resigns.

LONDON, Mar. 4.-Governor
Swettenham, of Jamaica, has tender
ed his resignation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04

In the unending hunt for ''better
place to live let the want ads. play
Il part.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04
DEGRAW IS
CONFIRMED.
tFrom the NEWS corresDondsns J

tFron the NEWS CorresD0HdeHF
WASHINGTON, Mar A.: The
nomination of Frank E. DeGraw to
be postmaster at South Amboy, to
succeed the late Bernard Roddy, was
affirmed by the senate this morning.
@ s Al
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04

"A 7GentIy moves Jne DUWtIs anu az VIIV
same time stops the cough. Bees
Laxative Cough Syrup. Contains Hon
ey Ind Tar. No opiates. Best for
CoNshs, colds, Group and whooping
coHeH. Satisfaction guaranteed. Chill
d1aA like 1t. Mothers indorse It,
Sold &by Setxon's Pharmacy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04

Irish Member of Parliament Dead.
| LIVERPOOL. March 4.-Donal Sui
Ivan, National Liberal member of par
lament for Westmeath South, is dead
hnpn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04

Advertising 10 the NEWS brings
good results.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04

Human nature is wo nder
fully selfish" is the only explain
alton which can be offered for
the fact that when one sees
another prospecting the first
thought is to offer some dispar-
aging remark about how he
came by this property. In all
probability his good luck was
all the result of good, hard work
coupled with the ability to see
and seize an opportunity. And
this human nature seems to
think it is Providence to see
that the other fellow doesn't get
a "swelled head" by indiscrimi-
nate boosting. Now, we don't
want TO give anyone any knocks,
but we do want to boost our
own business little and give
your bank account a similar
boost by telling you where you
can get stylish and we'll made
clothing for men, women or
children on credit at cash store
prices, allowing you to pay in
weekly or month"; payments.
Try US and do a little boost
ing for us as we'll as for yourself.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04

Perhaps three-line want ad. vii
be sufficient to change you IRON {
nesBlmist to an optimist--on we mat
ter involved, at any rate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-04

The NEWS gives the nefa
lcl
hsWs dm
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-05

to get TO Omaha, which was his starting
place In the show business.
II would like TO go to the rotunda OF
the Bee building TO see the painting by
Bacon of my hand-to-hand duel with
Yellow Hand, the Cheyenne chief" said
Colonel Cody.
A visit was paid TO the Bee building and
as Colonel Cody gazed at the famous paint
ing, he unused: There was the only In
dian l ever scalped and was sorry after
wards l did IT, II was the day after we
had the news OF the Custer massacre and
you know how such tales are exaggerated
as they travel He kept haunting me and
sent challenge to fight and went forth
My blood was so stirred l scalped him
before knew what / was doing"
The duel occurred between the lines of
the Fifth United States cavalry and 500
Cheyenne Indians.
Turns over the Canal
While at Cody l turned over the Cody
canal to the settlers" added the colonel.
That was the first ditch started under the
Carey act which permitted the settlers to
take possession OF the ditch as soon as 80
per cent OF the adjacent land is sold. II
was the first ditch turned over under that
act.
''The reported loss of stock in the Big
Horn basin is all wrong, for the ranchmen
went through the winter with a minimum
loss Of stock and 1t all looks fine on the
breaking of winter.
Il am going east TO prepare for the
opening of the Buffalo Bill wild West
show at Madison Square Garden April IT,
While at Cody l prepared for an early
opening OF the Pahaski Log Cabin Inn and
the Wapiu Inn. The former Is sixty miles
by stage from Cody and the latter thirty
four miles The Pahasd is one OF the
most beautiful spots on earth on the east
slope OF the mountains"
Colonel Cody said he had bought LIS
horses in the west which would be shipped
90 winter quarters at Hartford, Conn, 70
be trained for the show.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-05
Haydens' Great Grocery First

IN QUALITY AND VARIETY AND Ex-REA4E Low PRICES.
WATCH
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-05
FROM $3.50 TILL 4:sO p. NJ.
FOR ALL DAY

We viii sell Toe Du NOrds ard Dress Gnghams from 10 to
Amoskea Apron Checks the genuine article not over yards to customer
Hope the genuine article ShG
Lonsdae genuine article SMG
Fruit the Loom the genuine article at per yard Shc
There will be thousands
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-05
High Grade Wool
Dress Goods Dept.

Well known to be the finest produced in
the world. The Novelties are the top
notch Of England France and Germany.
FROM s,so TILL 1880 A. M.
In our high grade Black Goods, we will
sell any Black Goods with the exception
OF VIM. #. Reeds Black Lansdown, in-
Guiding Priestley's celebrated Bradford,
England Goods Lupin's Celebrated
French Goods Frederick Arnold's cele-
brated German Black Goods, Cortauldt's
English Black Goods, Sir Titus salts
Mohair, Sir Edward Ripley's Black
Dyes, Ecroids silk Warp Henriettas.
We win sell one pattern to a customer
at exactly half the marked price.
FROM a.so TILL $50 p. N.
We will sell high grade Novelties, includ-
ing all the fancy Voiles, all the fancy
suitings, all the French Pastel Shades,
all the Alcase and Lorraine Novelties, all
the English Novelties, for the season OF
1907, including one thousand different
styles, only one pattern to a customer
at exactly half the marked price.
These goods are in full pieces, not pat
terms bought from other retailers in New
York and sold at a much higher price
than they ought to be sold these are the
genuine goods from the regular manufac-
turer. The sale commences at exactly the
time mentioned, and stops exactly when
the time is up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-05
BILL CODY AND YELLOW HAND
Old Scout Views Picture of His Famous
Fight with Cheyenne Chief
@ONLY NDIASl EVER scALPED," SAYS he
sorry for II, hut was Tainted
by Red and Fired by
News OF Custer
Tragedy.

Colonel w. r. Cody arrived in Omaha
looking hale and hearty after a winter
spent IN Cody Wyo., near which place he
has large ranch and irrigation interests
AS he swept into the Merchants hotel,
bringing the broad spirit OF the plains
with him and spreading good cheer wher-
ever he went. he said he was always glad
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-07
ViQ-(0SalldO Danes
EN:vIEouEs. PR.

vieques, P. R. 70 de Septiembre
de 1907 -Por cuanto habiendo falle-
cido en- esta isla sin otorgar disposi-
ci6a testamentaria ell subdito danes
Emilio Anduze Gallac, Sc hace pdbli-
co por medic del presente edicto que
Sc insertara en- dos de los peri6dtcos
de mayor circulation que Sc editan en-
San Juan P. R. para que los que sc
cream herederos del aludido Emilio
Anduze Gallac, asf como sus acreedo-
res, presenter dentro del termino de
CUARENTA DIAS en- este Vice-con-
sulado calle de San Juan, los docu'
meutos debidamente legalizados, JUS
tifcativos del derecho que les asista
Vieques, P. r. /? de Septiem
bre de 1oo7,--V. DUTEIL, Vice'c6nsu
danes. 4o-.35
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-07
XII
FL. ENcUENTKo

Pedro Rouvenat condujo Blanca SD amiga la fonda
tenendo precision una dos personals de cudao Sa
Go solo. :, j. ,or,erte
La esceha de la mue savaje habia impresonado vvamen
Pedro Sena pesar sobe 81 Ia brante mirada de aquea
ma cratura. ~ .o descraciada
nudera ser Lucia Meller la hja maldita ok
aiguien 10 hubiese dcho, acaSo no 10 creyela %
sunoner en- eecto que Lucia cayese tan extrema
situaci6nl :, -. .o horo ovanzada
DO ia nohe las repesentacones de tfor a n1o aef S0 po
beb6 mas de Ia muier savae Esta sprovechaudo ia CONFUSION
S los sambanous Dor 1ehusado representa- su pap
haba despoiado apresuadamense ae soaa 81 faa
Cuando CToquefer pens6 ella ps dar 0ra
era daiado are pues mujer salvae haba abanoonaoo Ia
Ciudad. !, ,-:.l p,..oo xoLosoho
La fonda doude Rouveuat habia dejado Blanca reoosaoa
de v.h En- las tres saas detnadas pbhsO bebede
sobn las uesa cargadas de boelas Oase un esep
- coroe de gritos que hacan estremecer las paredes
TengO que deisT ued unOs mOmentOs' Ia hia del
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-07
EMILIO RtCHRBottRG

In murmulo de indignation oyose entire los especadores
Rouven Sc levano amenzado ensehaado los punos.
Pero mada terrible de la muier salvae haoa aemori
da hzo or uu eto desgarado sa6 aas desapareco
acknowledgements los espeadores esperaban aque mpre'
visto desenace que para Coquefer gpe nepado e
rhe Aerrorizado vac6 hombe ebo vov6 sus oos
qaucos de una amenabe escape de manos bande
ia lena de carne rodando esIepto por escenaro
Una formidable carcaada reson6 la saa mismo tempo
toendose gritando todas fuezas:-Vva Ia u
jeg salvaje!
FL sspectacuo habia termnado.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-07
RN IA fsIA

CRIMENES hsfribles se cometen
an todoe los paises en- los que el amor
IA ado ei m6vil principal. Cnmenes
{ Ia Elegancia y a buen gusto se Co
mete. usando un Perfume 8 un Iabon
vulgar, cuando el exquisite sCashinire
Bou,ouets--ya en- PERFUME 8 en- labon--
"a el surnun del buen teuo. Colgate
CO, New York.
THE H-E.L-v-E-T-I-A.
az calle De ala Cruz.
ANran casa de huespedes. liable
d. hotels. Aposentos para familias y
personas solas. Comidas { cincuenta
centavos cubierto. BaAos. Tcietono
roa. Apartfdo De correo 19s. Pro-
pietario Pedro Shira.
Nota :--Rste hotel esta q cargo dc
una seAorits cagaeaa.
RS NECESARIO exigir que cads
sta obteaga grabado el nombre Di
eestiyo MoIarrieta. psao ua solo estu
che produce mejor efecto que una do
cena de botellas de aqua mineral o d
eer el 6nico curative radical. del estd
mayo y del intestine, el digestive No
iarieta puri6ca los alimentos y los ha
&c asimiiables. 81 legitimo Digestiv
Moiarrieta cura en- an dia Las indiges
iones, en- nm mes Las dispepsias 9 sas
talgias, y en- tres meses Lao mas gr'
va enfermedades cr6nicas del est6mi
go y del ineestino. EstA universa
ante confrmado, en- forma SIN igua
cue "a eticacia del Digestive Mojarri'
e. yerdaderamente radical y sup
flor { II de todos loo otros remedio'
De yenta en- las principales tarmaias
de Europa y America.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-07
BOARDING HOUSE

Calle "a, ndmero 1o4. oeste,
New York. Sitio muy centrico.
Pr6ximo al subway, & los elevados'
4 los carros electricos de Amster.
dam, Columbus, Brodway, 7: 9:
avenida. Muy cerca del hotel NE, =,
NE Antotnette, donde esta el CIno
L6eyo Ame,ieanO, A siete cuadras del
doctor Henna. Casa amplia y ele-
gante, Cocina americana y espahola'
Ins.alaci6n completanente nueva'
Tres bafos. Pidanse informes q Ia
administration de LA DEMocRA'
cIA.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-07
~Se neeesitan buenos ven
,edores para este peri6dico.

= ...A DiAz NAVARRO ha
e.sshlecldo 81 oGcins de Abogsdo J de
Notaria en- esta ciudad, Gale DC San
Iusto n6mero IS. ~.
Rierce ante Ia corte Federal, Cor
tea de Distrato de toda Ia Isla y Corte
suprerna, dedlcAadoee asf mismo al
examen de de tftuIos de prcpiedades.
incorposaci6n de Corporaciones del
pafa ' extrsugeras y trasmitacion dc
expedientes De expropiacIon torSOsa'
Aeentando la noble competezcia
huv establecida en- el eserclcio Do Las
rroseaicnes de AbogAdo y Notario, 81
ssenor DIAZ NAVARRO se dtspoue 4
csbrar & Sun elaeates hsncnrt0s exce-
Amente m6dicOa. !.
DGiH. R M AM
wRDICo cIRUyANo, de la Pa
cS,ts1 De Madhd. Csnsaltas de lay
,n.dIa Gay media de h tarde.
Cristo. IA-Gal IHAn.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-07
OOCTOR,GUSTAY0 NUNOzs

DE la facultad de Mediclna
de Madrid y,,Ex-profesor3C
nico del Hospital de San Car
los, de..'a.mismaifacultad, de
regresos de'su .viaje 4 madrid,
ha establecldo .su.. ..o6cina pro-
fesional -en..la calle de Teluan
nq 81.
~1Horas de consulta de z
4 4 o. m. Telefono no 326. e.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-07

4 4 o. m. Telefono NJ 326. 81
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-07

%Fn esta imprenta Sc solici-
tan muchachos que sean buenos
vendedores de peri6dicos.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-07
Sc ARRIENDA A
A2KlL OMETROS

de Bayam6n Sc arrienda, por siete amos
una finca de IS cuerdas con buena casa
vivienda, casa para agregado; contiene
arboles frutals, pastos y abundante aqua.
precio modico. P. o. Box 223. 1900. a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-23
There's No Bread Like Meinberg's.

No bread so nearly approaches the ideal
staff of life'' as Jno. G. Meinberg's. Made
Of purest materials, properly baked, pure,
nutritious. At grocers'. Bakery, 716 18th Sc.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-23
DEATH FOLLOWED FALL.
Engineer on the "Pennsy" Fatally In.
jured in This City.

William kapes, thirty-five years old, of
Wilmington, Del, an engineer on the Penn
Sylvana railroad. was fatally injured Thurs
day night by fall from the running board
Of his engine over the elevated track bridge
at Sd street and Virginia avenue southwest
to the pavement beneath. The accident oc-
CURED at about II o'clock and the engine
man died in the Emergency Hospital four
hours later. His body is being held at the
hospital, but will be turned over to Under
taker Lee later.
Coroner hewitt was notified of the fatal
accident, and after an investigation he gave
a certificate of death by accident.
Kapes was getting his locomotive, No.
1893 ready for trip north, and it was
standing on the elevated tracks in South
west Washington shortly after IL o'clock
when Kapes stepped upon the running
board to do some oiling. He was engaged
in that work for brief period, when he
was seen to step backward and fall. His
fireman, who was a witness, saw Kapes
clear the bridge upon which the tracks
were laid and fall to the ground, twenty or
more feet below.
When he was picked up Kapes was I'M
conscious and had severe fracture of his
skull and his left wrist was broken. He
was hurried to the Emergency Hospital in
the ambulance, and it was seen at once
that his condition was serious. Without
regainng consciousness. Kapes died at 3:15
o'clock yesterday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-23
Grand Visitation, d. of A.

Mrs. Louisa Schwenk, the state coun-
cilor Of the Daughters of America, and
her staff of officers paid an annual visit
evening last. The hall was decorated with
flags, potted plants and cut flowers, and
presented a handsome appearance.
Following the business brought up by
the presence of the state officers, the
meeting was opened to the friends of the
order. The entertainment program was
in charge of John E. Smallwood, P. c.
Addresses were delivered by the past
junior national councillor, Mrs. Elizabeth
Sewell, ex-senator ]. D. Lee and Repre-
sentative-elect Prof Harley of the state
of Oregon, and National Representative
Mrs. Elizabeth Pullman of the order.
There were solos by Mrs. Ida G. Yost and
Ada Hunt and Mr.. John Eston Small
wood, piano selections by Mr.. Daley and
Miss Clara Pennington and a recitation by
Mrs. Ida Kearney.
the state councillor was presented with
gold bracelet on behalf of the council.
Mrs. NJ. c. Smallwood, the recording Sec
rotary, was presented with a handsome
ring by Mrs. Ida Kearney for her faithful
work william c. Carter, P. c., present
ed Miss Sarah Gates, treasurer, on behalf
of her many friends, with a beautiful
gold pin. The national past councillor,
Mrs. Sewell, also received suitable
present.
Refreshments were served by the COM
mittee in charge, and many congratula-
lions were received for the splendid work
rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-23
EXCURSIONS.

The historic places surrounding the other
terminal and the comfortable appoint
ments and convenient schedule Of the Nor
folk and Washington steamers make trip
aboard these boats a pleasure few
strangers in the city ever miss. Adjacent
to Norfolk and Old Point Comfort are
numberless interesting places, including
the site Of the great exposition, which Is
already alive with preparations for that
event, Fortress Monroe, Portsmouth, York
town, Jamestown Island and other points.
Steamers sail daily at $50 pm, reaching
Norfolk early the ensuing morning. Here
connections are made with trains for all
southern points, as well as with steamers
for New York and Boston.
How to reach California comfortably,
quickly and at minimum expense is a prob
lem satisfactorily answered by the person.
ally conducted tri-weekly excursions run
via the Washington-Sunset route. Tourist
sleepers are employed in this service, there
by saving the traveller heavy Pullman
fares, yet affording practically the same
comforts and convenences. A very rea-
sonable sum secures a through berth in
these sleepers for the entire trip. Those
who have California trips in view can Sc
these excursions at the office of A. J.
Poston, general agent, 511 Pennsylvania
avenue.
Rock Creek Park, the Zoo, Rock Creek
bridge and many of the city's noted
suburbs are all reached with convenience
and dispatch via the Chevy Chase lake
cars leaving New York avenue and 18th
street every fifteen minutes. These cars
connect at Chevy Chase lake with trolleys
for Kensington, where Baltimore and Ohio
trains may be taken for the more distant
suburbs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-23
MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE.
Anton Besold, Known in Washington
Convicted in California.

Detective T. P. Hartigan, who went to Los
Angeles, Cal, three weeks ago. to appear
as witness in the case Of Anton Besold,
charged with the murder of his wife, Glade
Besold, is on his way home In a message
to Major Sylvester yesterday afternoon
Detective Hartigan impaired the informa-
ton that Besold had been convicted Of
murder in the second degree. Anton Besold
was arrested in this city last September by
Detectives Hartigan and Baur and Precinct
Detective Mullen Of the first precinct.
During his short stay in this city, it is
alleged, he courted a widow and gave her
some property that had belonged to his
wife. including valuable ostrich plumes. At
the time of his arrest he had in his posses
sion several hundred dollars in cash and
other property that was alleged to have be-
longed to his wife. 1t was for the purpose
of telling of the arrest and recovery of the
property that the local detective went to
California.
Detective Hartigan made the journey to
Los Angeles by way of New Orleans, but
he will return by way Of Chicago, his in
tention being to stop in the latter city long
enough to pay a short visit to the police
officials there. 1t is expected that he will
reach home about the end of the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-23
AT auNToN-rEMPLE CHURCH.
Entertainment by Officers and Teach
ers Of Sunday School.

The chapel Of Gunton-Temple Presby-
terrain Church presented an attractive scene
last evening, the occasion being a social
given by the officers and teachers of the
Sunday school to the pupils and their
friends. The program was opened by the
pastor. Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison, with in
vocation and an address Of welcome. my
Country, 'Tis of Thee" was sung by the
audience. Shadow pictures, illustrative of
Mother Goose rhymes, were participated in
by Grace Dewey. Ada and Verna Kenner,
Phoebe Croker, VIM. Webb. Martin Ber-
ger and Mrs. Lyster Dewey. The following
tableaux were presented: John Alden and
Priscilla, by Miss Mary Pugh and Mr.. W. 8.
Kinney; George Washington and the Cherry
Tree, Paul Miller and Morrel Geodpasture;
singing Of the Declaration Of Independence,
Martin Berger, Morrel Goodpasture w. 8.
Kinney and NJ. NJ. Campbell; Betsy Ross
and the Flag, Miss Gertrude Wright.
Messrs. Berger and Campbell and little
Mary Langley.
The singing of "Star Spangled Banner
by Mr.. Geo. A. Provost the audience join
ing in the chorus. followed. Games were
enjoyed by the children and in a guessing
contest prizes were awarded to Carrie Fet-
ger and Robt. Smith. Misses May Dallas,
Helen Henry, Matte Lee Allison, Grace
Goodpasture. Grace Dewey, Baker, Wright
and Pugh, in colonial costume, served ice
cream and cake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-23
VETERAN CLERK DEAD.
Prot. Herman Jacobson Of r. o. n
partment Passes Away. 4

After an illness Of nearly three weeks,
during nearly all Of which he continued his
daily duties Prof. Herman Jacobson a vet
eran clerk in the Post Once Department,
died yesterday at his home, 1924 street
northwest in the sixty ninth year OF his
age. The deceased left most minute written
directions concerning the disposition of his
body, the request being that the services be
simple in character. His wishes will be re-
spected in the funeral, which will be held
tomorrow. Prof. Jacobson's instructions ex-
tended even to the epitaph to be placed on
the tombstone at the head of his grave and
orders have already been issued to carry
out his wishes in this respect also.
Prof. Herman jacobson was born in Koe-
nigsfelt. Germany. November 20, 1898. He
came to the United States in the late six
ties. For time he was instructor in the
subsequently he held place as pastor of a
large Moravian congregation in Philadel-
phia. He was appointed third-class clerk
In the Post Office Department July 1, $780,
which position he held until his death.
Prof. Jacobson's duties lay in the transla-
ton OF all documents and letters which
came into the division of foreign mails Of
the department, and his colleagues regarded
him as particularly highly accomplished as
a translator because of his ability to reduce
to plafnest English practically all of the
modern languages.
Prof. Jacobson became i'll about three
weeks ago. as stated, but continued at his
His death occurred forty-eight hours later.
The funeral tomorrow will be held from
9OS II street and interment will be made in
Glenwood cemetery.