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The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
DELTA TAU DELTA HERE.
National Greek Letter Fraternity
Holding Sessions in Washington.

National Greek Letter Fraternity
Holding Sessions in Washington.
The eighteenth biennial session Of the
Southern Division Of the Delta Tau Delta
Fraternity wss called 70 order in the
chapter hall Of the local chapter at 100
Fifteenth street, yesterday. with Dr. Jose
NJ. Selden. Of Sewauee, Tenn, presiding.
All the larger Southern institutions OF
learning were included in the chapter
roll and the following representatives Of
the fraternity were present:
". A. Jones IT.. Loren r. Csu. J. McG Will
hanson. ". b. Lamb q Louis Allen. J. H. CleaEer.
Brown. Frank 5. Hcmmics. ". Is. Ramsey. Gland
" Owen, Hank Alden, Ralph W. Howell. Prank
Smith. II. G. Burn. g. S. Grant f. e. Ewing l..
+ Holland. Smith Cuiiom. 81. S b.ahsm, Z. NJ.
Ninbone. Or Guy Safiold 4 b. Pulett. William
McBoe, Wilbsr Oyto, and Carney n. Layue.
The Delta Tau Delta Fraternity is one
or the old line American college Greek
letter societies. having been founded in
1883. It's graduate and undergraduate
membership now number about 1900.
representing nifty OF Americas foremost
institutions Of learning.
Capt James Breckinridge Curtis, a
prominent member of the New York
bar, is president of the fraternity, and
Henry T. Buck. Of Mount Savage, Md,
secretary. For convenience IT. the ad-
ministration Of the affairs of the fra
terniry, Il is divided geographically into
four divisions-EasteTn. Southern, North
ern. and Western. A national cOnven-
ton is held bicnni8lly and convention
Of each division IN the intervening year.
Gamma Eta, the local chapter. was in
Stituted in George Washington University
in 1898. and now has a membership Of
thirty students. representing the differ
ent departments of the school
The conference lasts two days. Besides
the routine business there was a sight
seeing tour Of the city yesterday after
noon and at night an informal smoker
at the chapter house. This afternoon
there will be a reception by President
Theodore Roosevelt with Introduction by
Senator Hopkins. and at night a banquet
at the Arlington. with addresses by the
following prominent members Of the fra
ternity. President James B. Curtis, New
York; Senator Hopkins, Illinois; Repre-
sentative Champ Clark, Missouri; Judge
Atkinson, Of the Court Of Claims; Repre-
sentative StuTgis, West Virginia. Repre-
sentative Mann, Illinois; Representative
Anthony, Kansas; Representative Hum
phreys, Mississippi. Joseph L. Atkins
viii be POSTMASTER
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Katherine Lauder, Miss Alice Pafet, Miss
Caroline Nash, Miss Edith Cray, Miss
Peale, DR.. and Mrs. Clifford. DR.. Spencer
Higgin, DR.. van Hauchman, DR.. Gordon
Hale DR.. Walsh, Or. Franklin, Dr. Stub
bin, Mr.. S. w. Achney. and Mr.. John
Leroy.
Nine. Godoy wife Of the Mexican Min
lister to Cuba, will receive this Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs. Joseph L. Thropp will not be at
home to-day
Mrs. Purdy. Of Stoneleigh Court, enter
tanned at small luncheon yesterday.
Nine. Leger. wife of the Minister from
Haiti. received yesterday afternoon, and
will be at home the remaining Fridays
during the season.
DR. and Mrs. Needham will be at home
to tne members of the faculties Of the
George Washington University this. even
ing and Saturday evening, February %, at
o'clock.
Col. o. G. Staples and Or. A. II Staples
left the city several days ago in order to
meet Mrs. A. II. Staples and child. They
viii spend some time In Florida and
other Southern resorts.
Mrs. Simon Wolf. of 1756 Q street viii
not receive to-day, but Will be at home
Saturdays, February p and %.
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PICTURE GOES TO ANNAPOLIS.
Mrs. Furbush Presents Battle Scene
to Navy Department.

Mrs. Caroline c. Furbush, of 265 Otis
street. West Newton. Mass. has pre-
sented a valuable historical painting by
Thomas Birch Of the battle between the
Constitution and the Guerriere. to the
Navy Department for the United States
Naval AcademF, Annapolis. Md
Thomas Birch was an artist Of a cen
tury ago, and was also known as one OF
the first designers Of United States coins
in Philadelphia, in the then just estab-
lished mint He painted this picture in
1923
The painting has been viewed and IA
voTably commented on by prominent naval
officials and also many other experts in
civil life. and the consensus Of opinion
Is that the picture is a realistic, patriotic,
and noteworthy one, and ought 10 find a
place on the walls Of the Naval Academy.
The picture has been accepted by the
Secretary of the Navy for the Naval
Academy, and viii soon be sent TO An
nap0lis.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
Excellent Values in
Muslin Underwear.

TATE offer not only the finest
w grades OF French goods,
exquisitely worked and
tastefully embellished, but also in
expensive kinds, made with a view
TO strict economy, at the same time
neat and pretty, with no skimping
in material or slight in manufacture.
Muslin Drawers. trimmed with 90.
fun tucked cambria Tuffles. Pair. G0C
Cambria, Nainsook, and Muslin Drawers.
trimmed with wide TufIies Of fne embrOid-
cry or Valenciennes lace and inser- Eno
lion. L fdlI.--.-..----.--. --.-..-.-.---... ~ =
Cambria, Nainsook, and Muslin Drawers,
trimmed with ruffles OF wide embroid-
cry or Valenciennes lace and InseT- TX
ton. Pdir..................... ~
NainsOok Gowns, low round neck short
sleeves; neck and sleeves finished E0o
with narrow lace edging. EACH. OoC
Muslin and Cambria Gowns. high or We
neck, long sleeves, entire yoke formed Of
pin tucks neck and sleeves finish
ed with narrow hemstitChed ruft1es. ZEc
Edch .......----.----..--.-..- .-,.-.-.s.ss....~ -
Third foor-Eleventh st.
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Pearls ON retticonts-

Some of the newest petticoats for evening
wear are made of alternate bands of rib
bon and lace, only the richest satin br0che
being employed. The large raised flowers
Of the design are worked over with thick
floss silk embroideries, while in the case Of
elaborate evening skirts tiny seed pearls
are used to outline the flowers. the larger
petals being formed of silver tissue ringed
with crystal beads For day wear, Pom
padour ribbon, with a black groundwork.
is patterned with immense cherries in
dark shades Of crimson, or with lifesize
punches of lilac in deep purple shading to
pale mauYe and white.
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Something Original.

Extremely pretty and new was a little
frock destined for a girl to wear at one
of the balls. OF fine white net, it was
mounted upon soft satin, and trimmed
with many deep bands of what looked at
first like braiding, but which proved to be
a closely woven design OF narrow satin
rOuleaux, arranged in a geOmerical pat
tern OF the maze description. exactly
like soutache on cloth. The same idea has
been carried out in velvet or even cloth.
on materials stalwaTt enough to stand the
weight of il. A dear little pale pink tulle
frock was braided thus with chenille.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
WEDS DUKE TO-DAY
Miss Theodore ShOnts to Be
Married at Noon.
WHITE SATIN WEDDING GOWN
Guests viii Number Between -Four
and Five Hundred-The Same ChOr-
listers and Quartet as sang at the
SZechenyi Vanderbilt Wedding
VIII BE Present To-day.

New York, Feb. 14.-Great preparations
are under way at the residence Of Theo-
dore P. Shonts, 123 East Thirty-ffth
street. for the marriage OF his daughter
Theodore, 70 Emmanuel Theodore Ber-
nard de'Albert dc Luynes. Duo do Chaul-
mes. at high noon tomorrow.
On Tuesday last Duchess dues, sister
Of the bridegroom; her uncle. Prince Gallt-
zine. and cousin, Baron Louis de Cande
with the best man, Baron R. De la
Bouilberie, who is a journalist, residing
in Paris. arrived on the Kronprinzess
Cecile. and were met by the Due de
Chaulnes. Miss Shonts. and her mother.
who drove up in a big red automobile.
A member Of the party who was in
troduced to Col. Bishop. the deputy sur
veyor in charge. told him that the
duchess had brought no new jewels He
produced a letter from the American
Ambassador In Paris. Mr.. Henry White,
saying that she had brought certain
family diamonds which were her prop
erty."
Examination Is Perfunctory.
The examination was, Of course, per
functory. Miss Shonts' wedding gown
of white satin, lace, and embroidery, with
point lace VEIL a family heirloom. was
among her presents brought over by the
party
The ceremony will take place at the
brides residence, and will be performed
by Mgr. Michael J. Lavelle Of St. Pat
flck's Cathedral, assisted by Rev. Father
Byrne. The same choristers and quartet
who sang at the Szechenyi-V Vanderbilt
wedding viii assist, and Will be stationed
in the main hall
-Four or five hundred guests are ex-
1ected. The bride is a Protestant and the
bridegroom is a Catholic
The bTidegroOm's sister. Duchess
d Uzes, and party were delayed some
days from their trip here by the illness
of the duchess son, who is now reported
on the way TO recovery.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
AchOr'S ChOcO-Lactine.

This is a new chocolate prepara-
tion which is thoroughly cooked. and
perfectly digestible. II is composed of
pure Caracas chocolate, pure evapOrated
milk, pure refined sugaT-nOthing else.
BY its use chocolate. candy, and cake
icing can be made in a few minutes. No
eooking-nothing TO add. ChOco-Lactine
is complete in itself. No waste can occur
with its use. no failure; you are assured
Of success
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the close-fitting sleeves. In evening gowns
one sees a good many angel effects, the
long dropping draperies falling in with the
long supple lines Of the skirts
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
AItdmOnt Water.

AltamOnt Water is being demonstrated
We feel that this is too we'll known to
need any further comment We wish, how
ever, to call attention TO the sanitary
way in which AltamOnt Water is put up.
Every bottle is steTiliZed.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
Interesting Demonstrations
In the Pure Food Department.
Minute TapiOca.

At the demonstration Of Minute Tap
iOca' you are served with the most de-
licious things to eat.
Minute Tapioca requires no soaking
therefore a dainty, appetizing dessert may
be prepared on moments notice.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
Special Lessons in
Hygienic Cooking.

THE Southern Cotton Oil Co.'S
culinary expert, Miss S. F.
Bonner, is giving a series of
special lessons, using Snowdrift
and Wesson Oil, 10 a. m. to I p. m.
and 3 to 5 P. m. Delicious cakes
and pastries served free.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
NAVY Orders

Capt. I. B. UNDERWOOD. detached navy gard.
Mare Island, command Colorado
Capt. s. A. STAUNTON detached Colorado de-
tailed member general board Washington
Capt. 4. W. D0DD. retired additional temporary
duty ordnance officer. navy yard. Mare Island.
Lieut. Il. L. LaCnEY. to proving ground. Indian
Head
Liea-. ]. A. CAMPBELL, detached Wasp to Mis-
sissiDpi.
Lieut. L S sHAPLEY. detached Des Moiues. to
Mississippi
Ensign K B. CRITTENDEN. detached navy yard,
Mare Island 10 Fortune.
Chief Gunner J. R. WARD from Naval Hospital,
Mare Island. home
Warrant Machinist E. A. SALVADOR, detached
navy yard, New York TO Potomac
MOVEMENTS OF VESS SELS-The following move
ments Of vessels have been reported to the Bu.
reau Of Navigation;
ATrived-February Is. Porter Tingey, Blskelr, De
Long. and Thornton. at Hampton Roals Sch
Tuary Il. Alexander, at Cayite.
Sailed-February l3, Porter, Tingey BIakeiy. De
Long, and Thornton from Norfolk ioE Hampton
ROadA
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
In THE SOCIAL WORLD
Vice President and Mrs. Fair
banks Entertained.
GUESTS OF HON. W. B. MCKINLEY

Mrs. Wheeler Hostess at Luncheon
at the New WiIIaFd-COmptrOII
and Mrs. RidgeIy Dine with MIR.
and Mrs. Becker-Dance Given by
Mr.. and Mrs. LarE Anderson.
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Imperial Cheese.

ROquefort-and Peanut Butter make up
an interesting demonstration. Imperial
Cheese is a perfect eheese-put up in
the cleanest and most sanitary way pos
sIble.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
Huntley e. PaImer'S
English Biscuit.

Huntley & Palmer. the famous English
biscuit makers. have a large demOnstra-
tion Of their goods.
Here you can get Biscuits. Waters,
Crackers. &C, suitable for every meal
for all occasions. For teas. receptions
&c, when something dainty and out of
the ordinary is wanted. Huntlev & Pal
mer's goods are especially recommended.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15

The demonstration of Colonial and
Tourist COffees gives you an idea of what
delicious Coffee you can have by the use
Of these two special blends.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
Quaker Oats Products.

At the demonstration of the Quaker
oats Company is displayed the Gold
Medal award of the jamestown EXpOsi-
ton. All Of the Quaker Oats products
are served at thi lOnstTation.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15
TetIey'S Teas.
Colonial and Tourist C0ffeeS.

The demonstration Of Tetley's India
CeylOn, and Russian Teas continues.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15

Mrs. Randall H. Hagner received yes
terday afternoon at the first of her large
at homes for which she issued cards
several weeks ago. The drawing
and tea table were decorated with cut
flowers and palms, pink being the color
scheme affected.
Mrs. Hagner wore gown Of pale gray
messaline satin. She was assisted by her
sisteT-in-law. Miss Isabel Hagner
Mrs. Charles II. Bradley and Mrs Oliver
Perry Johnson were at the tea table and
the Misses Williams assisted in the din
ing-room.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15

Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks were
the guests complimentary to whom Rep
resentative William B. Mckinley and his
niece, Miss Maths, entertained at dinner
last night
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Becker enter
tained at dinner last night complimentary
TO the Comptroller OF the Currency and
Mrs. William Barret Ridgely.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-15

Mr. and Mrs Nathaniel Francis had
dining with them Thursday night Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Harlow, Mr. and Mrs. Ar
thur Lee. Col. Bromwell, Mr.. George Ne
Lanahan, Miss Helen Squires. Capt. and
Mrs. Wright. Miss Cassells. Mrs. William
Barret Rtdgely, and Capt. Spencer Cosby.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-16

bone. above the elbow. Mr.. Brooks
dressed the wound and left for home.
The arm was healing at last reports.
The Howard moving picture show
came to Carriers last Tuesday and
Howard alone was the whole show,
for he was ventrilOquist, photographer,
manipulation OF the wooden man, the
moving spirit as well as the voice,
of Punch, judy, policeman fand Ill
but he amused the crowd by swallow
ing 90 a news paper ana then draw
ing from his mouth yards of differ
ent colored ribbons. His sleight of
hand tricks were quite transparent to
a close observer.
Mrs Banks. of Gulf View, Mrs.
Sellers, T. c. Brooks and family, Ben
Powell and q number OF others from
Camp Walton attended the show
They came in The Bells.
Messrs. Shepard, Thomas and Har-
ris, of Pensacola, are spending a two
weeks vacation at TaTtVills and are
Ieud in their praise OF the beauty or
the scenery in this country of bayous.
Wednesday the crank shaft of Mr..
Shepard's launch was broken and he
was hunting some one 10 tow him
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-16
HARRIS.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Harris, Fla, June 15.-Daily show
erS are giving every one here plenty
to do, as it is now potato planting
time.
\ party from here enjoyed a trip
70 Santa Rosa Island last Monday
night, bathing and turtle egg hunting.
A social party was given at the
home of Albert Watson Tuesday night
by Miss Libbie Reddigk, which was
much appreciated and greatly enjoy
ed by all present
Miss Nellie Hughey of Pensacola,
is the guest of Mrs A. E. Mcclure.
Mrs. A f. Mcclure and Miss Nellie
Hughey were pleasant callers at
HightOwn last Friday evening.
Capt. r. A Baker and family re-
turned 10 Pensacola Thursday on the
mail steamer Ruth.
All are well pleased to see the
Ruth on her run once more as she
affords good accommodations TO all
Mrs. Ora Ward, three children and
sister. Miss Fannie Cobb, were the
guests of Mrs. Asa Ward and family,
a few days this week.
A dance was given by Mrs. A. E.
Mcclure at her lovely home on We'd
nesday night, but owing to the rain
very few were in attendance. Those
present, however, enjoyed every mo-
ment.
H. Bicker, wife and two children,
Ed GolsOn and Miss Irene GoIson, are
guests at the home of Mr.. Walter
Bicker for a few weeks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-16

ocratic voters of that state at the pri-
mary to be held July 30 the question
of prohibition will cause surprise.
coming Immediately after the intro
ductiOn in the Louisiana legislature
of a proposition to submit prohibi-
tiOn to the voters in the November
presidential and congressional cleo
ton. 1t is evident from these two
propositions that the southern prohi-
bition movement has crossed the Mis-
sissippi and is now making a fight in
the southwest.
The action taken for the submis-
sion of the question to the Texas
Democratic party is practically a sub
mission to all the voters of that
state as the Democratic majority Is
so overwhelming thai whatever the
party recommends will be immediate.
ly enacted into a law
The state has been debatable
ground on the liquor question for
years, the tide of battle turning first
one way, tnen the other During the
last few years scores of local option
elections have been held. and for
some time past these contests have
become more and more bitter. The
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-16

from Camp Walton 10 Tartville.
! Mr.. William MarIer of Destin. went
to Pensacola last week and bought
stock of groceries for his Destin
store.
Miss Carlin has been spending a
few days with her friends, Mr.. G. w.
SOule and family.
A ten-pound boy came TO gladden.
the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin
Bishop this week.
Captain Banks came up the bay
Wednesday from Pensacola on his
schooner, the Laura F. B.
Mr.. Knkleman who came here from
Milwaukee a year ago, and bought
the Weekly place on the Sound, has
returned to Wisconsin and advertises
his place for sale.
Mr.. Dallas Duncan has been 10 Mil
ton to make a final five years proof OF
his homestead claim, "BrandyWine"
Mr. John Stanford and brother,
Harold, walked from Freeport to Gar
niers last week. The walk proved
too much o. aim, as he has been
down with a fever ever since he
reached home. Master Harold stood
the trip all right.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-16

violence of some of the pro-liquor ad-
yocates and the loss of several lives
in these campaigns turned the tide
in favor of the Prohibitionists. Elec-
tons were called in county after
county, and in nearly all instances
the PrOhibitionists were successful.
until about two-thirds of the state
was dry" Then they made the mis-
take of attacking the townsville first
victories had been mainly in rural
diStricts-when the tide turned the
other way and the ''wets" were sue
cessiui
Liquor Men Cleaning Up.
In the meanwhile some of the
liquor men, seeing that their cause
was weak. because of the misdeeds
and violations of law on the part OF
the dives. gTCggeries, etc, declared
in favor of the better regulation Of
the saloons and the closure of those
found violating the law; and assist
ed in passing a very rigid law aim
ed at disOTderIy and rowdy barrOOms
II was thought that this act would
check the prohibition tide: but il has
apparently not done so. or at least
the PTOhibitiOnistS. after a hot con-
test before the Democratic commit
tee. have succeeded in having the
question OF license or prohibition sub
mitted TO the Democratic voters. Tne
submission of the question to the
legislature has been urged several
times. but the sentiment in favor or
prohibition has not heretofore been
strong enough to give any chance of
success. The Prohibitionists evi
IDENTIFY feel that they are much
stronger to-day, for they have asked
that the matter be referred to the
voters; and they find the Democratic
State Committee willing to accept
their suggestions and submit this
great question to the voters.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-16
REVIVAL HELD
AT BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. T. NJ. Galloway, of the First
aptist church, preached at the open
ing revival services at the East Hill
church last night. Mr.. CaIIaway's
subject was Jesus at the Door of the
Church" and he delivaEed a sermon
that was much appreciated by his
congregation.
J. Ed Williams led the choir and
rendered some very fine music Mr.
Phillips sang two solos that we're
particularly good.
The Rev. VI. Wray will arrive TO-
day and take charge of the meeting
tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-06-16
ECZEMA NOW cuRAsLE.
All Itching Skin Diseases Which are
Not Hereditary Instantly RelieV-
ed by Oil of Wintergreen.
Can Eczema be cured?


Some physicians say Yes
Some say NO"
The real question is, What is
meant by Eczema?" If you mean
those scaly eruptions. those diseases
which make their first appearance,
not al birth. but years afterward, and
perhaps not until middle age-then
there can, no longer be any question
hat these forms of Eczema are cur
able.
Simple vegetable oil of winter
green. mixed with other vegetable
ingredients, will kill the germs that
infest the skin. Apply this prescrip-
ton to the skin. and instantly that
awful itcn is gone. The very mo
ment the liquid is applied, that agon-
iZing, tantaliZing itch disappears, and
continued applications of this extern
al remedy soon cure the disease
We carry in stock this. oil of wiz
tergreen properly compounded into
ID. ID. d. Prescription. While we are
not sure that IL will cure all those
cases of skin trouble which are in
herited, we positively know that this
ID. D. ID. Prescription. whenever right
" used will cure every last case of
genuine Eczema or other skin trOu-
BILE. which did not exist at birth.
We konw this. Anyway you, your
self. viii know that ID. ID. D. Pre-
scription instantly takes away the
itch the moment it is applied to the
askin. ]. Hooton, corner PalafOX and
Romano streets. Stop that itch to-
day-instantly. Just call at our store
and try this refreshing and soothing
liquid; also ask about ID. d. ID. Soap
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Vote Tuesday for A. M
Mcmillan for circuit clerk.
ALL AROUND
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Special to The Journal.

Carriers, Fla, June 15.-Mr Rey-
nolds, the manager OF the Ocean
City, and Mrs. Allen. one OF the mem
bers of the association, made a busi-
ness trip TO Carriers last week. The
city is in need of a launch. and
they were out on a tour of inspection.
VIII Brooks is making arrange
ments 10 leave Camp Walton and to
take up his residence on his home
stead. He will keep his launch al the
head of the bayou so he will be able
TO reach civilization quickly and
easily.
C. w Soule, finding his launch
Dream" TOO small, is building fine
twenty-foot launch.
1t has been said that if a visitor
10 Santa Rosa Sound gets even three
grains of sand in their shoes that
they are sure 10 return again to the
sound. though in the meantime they
this, Mr.. Goodrich, former owner OF
the Gulf View hotel, now of Pensa-
cola, is here visiting his old friends,
and Mr. and Mrs. Ellington. of Me
ridian, Mrs. LOngshore and TWO sons.
of New Orleans, Miss Vera SOule, of
Meridian, are visiting Mr.. G. ".
Soule, of Camp Walton.
The mail boat Ruth was disabled
last week and the launch Margery
carried the mail while the Ruth was
being repaired.
Nh T. c Brooks. OF Camp Walton
went to Pensacola last Monday for
a load OF freight and while loading
2 barrel of sugar on the launch The
Bells. his helper dropped one side Of
the barrel. thereby throwing Mr..
Brooks against the launch window
his arm crashed through the glass
and cut through the flesh 20 the