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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
HEROIC YOUNG MEN
SAVE DROWNING SWIMMER
Man Caught by Undertow Is Drawn to
Safety by Youths Who Notice
His Struggles in
Waves
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, March 23.-J. H.
Fisher of Chicago had a narrow es-
cape from drowning today in the surf
near the Ocean Park bath house.
He was overl by the under
tow and was being carried beyond his
depth when discovered by w. O.
Stamps, who. with his brother Joe and
Ed Gaskill, Immediately hurried to his
assistance.
After a severe struggle, the rescuing
party being seriously hampered by
their clothing, he was brought safely
to shore.
The three young men will be pre-
sented with a testimonial by the citi-
ztns of Ocean Park in the near future
for their heroic act.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
PRESENTS VALUABLE VOLUMES
TO THE RIVERSIDE LIBRARY

Special to The Herald
RIVERSIDE, March ga donation
of several hundred books for the public
library has been received from Mrs.
j. r. Johnston of Los Angeles, for
nlerly of this city. The books were
a part of the library of Stephen A.
Northway, at one time a noted mem
ber of congress from Ohio. Among
the nearly 500 volumes are numbers
of books that are out of print, and
being of a historical character will
be invaluable to the library.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
Set Time for Trial

Special 20 Tne HeFaIu.
RIVERSIDE, March 23.-The trial Of
A. M. Gregory has been set for April
in the superior court. Gregory is
the man who attacked a company OF
Japanese some time ago at West Riv-
erside and was only saved from the
violence of the little brown men by the
timely arrival of Sheriff Wilson and
a deputy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
Shoes Half Price and Less

Over two hundred big display bargain
tables are displaying shoes for men.
women and children. on sale IL many
instances for half price and less. Con-
vince yourself and come to the
MAMMOTH SHOE HOUSE.
6ls South Broadway
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
Company Files Articles
Special to The Herald.

IIo
SAN BERNARDINO. March 23.-Ar-
ticles of incorporation were filed here
TO-DAY for the Standard Gas and Elec-
trie company with principal place of
business in Los Angeles. The stock
holders are Walter S. Camp. Horace
Slater and r. ]. Dunn, all of Redlands.
The concern has an authorized capital
of $50. 900 and is organized especially
for building gas and electric plants in
th., smaller towns throughout the
southwest
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
CROSBY SALMON is
SERIOUSLY ILL AT HOME

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, March 23.-Crosby Sal
mon. 624 South Pasadena avenue, is
seriously i'll at his home with an at
tack of paralysis. He was stricken
Friday morning while in his office in
Los Angeles and removed to his home.
He has the free use of his limbs, but
cannot talk. Mr. Salmon is prominent
ly connected with the West Side Con-
gregational church and has lived in
Pasadena for about six years.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
OLD COUNTRY CLUB TO
BE TURNED INTO ARMoRY
snecial to The Herald.

RIVERSIDE March 2S.-Workmen
were set at work this week getting
the old Country club building in shape
for armory purposes, and as soon as
the work is completed it will be oc-
cupied by company M, N, G. c.. the
lease having been approved by the
adjutant general of the state The
alterations will be completed so as to
enable the company to occupy the
building in another week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
Contract Awarded
speciai to The Herald.

Speciai TO The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, March ga
contract was awarded today by the
board of supervisors to the Pacific
Construction company for three bridges
to cross the ditch of the Mission Pro-
lection district, the cost being $167S.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

Finals in the woman's golf tourna-
ment at Annandale for the Hotel Green
cup will not be played until some time
this week, the contest having been
postponed. Mrs. Sweetland and Mrs.
Alexander are the opponents.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

Fiesta, Riv. Ft. Ex, Pach. ......... 226
Uncle Sam, same .................... 2f0
Pond Lily same ..................... 200
Cosmos, s. b. FIT. Ex, Yerkes. ........ 2.45
Coral, same ....................... 235
s. s., S. s. FIT. Ex., Orange. .... 2.20
Mutual. xf, Redlands Nut. Og........ 240
Select. fy, ch. N. w. Blanchard. ...... 2.O1
Triumph, Cal. Citrus Union. ........... ais
SWEETS
searchlight, S. S. TT. Ex. Orange. .s2.1o
LEMONS
Pet, S. A. Ft. Ex., San Dimas.
Duck same ..'.'..''''..''... l.7s
Greyhound, same .................s... 200
Whittier, S. T. Ft. Elk, Whttier....... 2.25
Pico same Observation-Disclosures. les
Bridal Veil, or Pinkham & Mickey. >. 1.s5
White Cross ....................... 1.65
RUBY BLooDs
Pond Lily, T. c. FIT. Ex., Sanger. .....s2.1o
HAVANA SEEDLINGS
Select, N. w. Blanchard. d..............$1.90
Cleveland Market
CLEVELAND, March 2s.-weather favor
able. Market is very strong. Eleven cars
sold. Eighteen on track.
NAVELs
Teal, Covina TT Elk. x...................$1 81. So
Cosmos, Yerkes s. b. Ft Elk. ......... 2.40
Stag. A. c. c. Ft Ex., Glendale ...... $50
Puritan, s. b. Ft. Ex., Rialto. ......... 2. So
Golden Flower xf, Red o. @. Assn... 2.55
Jasmine, d. NJ TT. Elk, Monrovia. -. .. 20
Coral S. b. FIT. Elk, Yerkes. ......... 2.20
Pointer, A. c. G. Ft. Ex., Glendale. -. ESQ
Tallyho, S. b. Ft Ex., Rialto. o.......... $50
Blue Mountain, fy, Pinkham. NJ. CO.. 2.3O
Arch. ch, Hawarden Cit. An........... 2.15
Corona Queen Xc, Spence Ft. Co....... 2.30
Hawarden, fy, Hawarden Cit. Assn... 2.35
Golden Flower, xf, Redlands o. Gu. 2.55
Our Popular, F. H. Ppeich. ............ 2.05
LEMONS
National. E B. Leach. $1.95
Highlander, VT, Highland Ft G. Assn 20
BLOODS
Stag, A. c. G.. Ft. Elk. x.................$2.7
Pointer, same Observation-Disclosures. 2.55
Stag, one-halves ..................... LAO
GRAPEFRUIT
Puritan S. B. Ft. Ex.................s2. $3.50
Tallyho, same ...... Observation-Disclosures. 2.S5
TANGERINES
Pruitan S. b. FIT. Elk. Ex..................S2 81. 25
Tallyho, same NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 215
Citrus Fruit Shipment
Friday, March 90 202 cars oranges. IL
cars lemons; Saturday and Sunday, March
21 and 90. 238 cars oranges 80 cars lem
ons. Shipments to date this season 1861
crs, of which 1742 cars were lemons. To
same date last season, 1864 cars, of which
1157 cars were lemons.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
WEALTHY CANDY MAN MAY
BUILD PLANT AT LONG BEACH
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, March 23-V. Ale
gretti, the millionaire candy man of
Chicago who with his wife is visiting
at the home of her father Charles
Trilo, in West Adams street. Los Ange-
les, said while in Long Beach yesterday
afternoon that he desired to establish
a branch place of business on the Pa
cific, and that he favored Long Beach.
The prospect has aroused considerable
interest here.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
pertormers ATTEND BANQUET

VENICE, March 23.-The performers
no are to participate in the coming
Shriners' circus in April INDUCED in
a banquet this evening at the newly
opened st. Marks cafe.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Jones, Miss
Sallie Dexter, Earl M. Weight and J.
Perry Wood have arrived home after
several days spent at Avalon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

NEW YORK, March 23-Twenty- ma
vels 2 lemons, seeds sold: market firm and
unchanged on navels and lemons. 1t is cloudy
and raining In afternoon sale 10 navels and
seeds were sold market steady on navels.
I'LL
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

William E. Mingus, 623 North Maren-
go avenue, died yesterday aged II
years. His wife survives him. He had
lived here three years.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24
LONG BEACH NOTES
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, March 23-While try
ing to take a rifle from a little play
mate, Elmer Joselyn, the 5-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Joselyn of this
city, was shot through the left hand.
DR.. A. r. Hamman located the bullet
near the elbow. No bones were broken
by the ball.
Another youngster, Monroe Sharpless,
fell from a barn loft during the after
noon while testing a miniature railway,
the end of which extended out beyond
the loft door. His right forearm was
fractured. The lad is the 7-year-old
son and Mr.. and Mrs. N. H. Sharpless
of Sixteenth street and Elm avenues.
At midnight tonight the Ross Marine
Engine company at Alamitos bay
launched it's new 55-foot launch, the
Golden West. The launching was sue
cessful.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

Rev. s. M. Fairfield, formerly pastor
of the Lake Avenue Methodist church.
died yesterday at San Fernando. The
funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon from Reynolds & Van Nuys'
funeral parlors and the interment will
be in Mountain View cemetery.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

1t is .rumored about the city hall
that c. w. Barrett may succeed HIM
self as city veterinarian. DR.. Barrett
resigned short time ago because his
salary was unsatisfactory. IIe was then
getting SIS per month, with the promise
of 81 per COW tested for tuberculosis
after May 1, or about 800 per month
for twelve months. When he resigned
he wanted $3.50 per month, but it is
said he is now asking somewhat
smaller salary.
The city commissioners this after
noon voted to request of City Attorney
Wood a written opinion informing
them as to whether they have authority
to regulate the placing of fire escapes
on school buildings. the arrangement
of stairways and exits and the hold
ing of fire drills.
Thomas F. Croft, 90 North Euclid
avenue, has offered to the city the
free use of a lot on South Orange
Grove avenue 200 feet square for the
purpose of establishing a public play
ground. He offers a three-year lease,
with taxes and all expense paid.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

Blue Gloss. Riv. FIT. Ex., 50 So; Mission Bells,
A. B. Chapman, $2.4O Mission Memories, 50. 80;
Rossmoyne, e. NJ. Ross, 1920.
Halves-Bear. $1.25; Quail, S1.10; Blue Globe,
rs; Blue Globe, SIPS; Aster, Cit. Fit. Union,
S1.30,
Tangerines-Bear, 81 95; Coyote, 81 .25; Blue
Globe, 81 AS: Blue Seal, Riv. Ft Ex., 50; Blue
Globe, S1.55; Lion Head, L. L. Lyon, 81 .65;
Carnation, Moulton and Green, $1.45.
Lemons-Watchman $500; w. s. Corrin, fy,
$2.6O; choice, 1925.
Pittsburg Market
P1TTSBURG, March 23.-Market firm on
good navels weak Iemans; 13 cars sold; -
track; raining.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

Philadelphia Market
PHILADELPHIA, March 2S.-Five ma
vels, mixed, 1 Seeding. lemons; raining
market very strong navels; 220O boxed of
F1oridas sold; market higher
NAVELS
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

Just what is to be done remains to
be seen, but there is a movement on
foot to bring the matter to an issue,
and it is probable the health officers
will be called to investigate. 1t was
reported last night that arrests may
be made if those responsible for the
big rubbish pile can be located. Incl
dentally a plan is on foot to see by
what method the city or county can
be made to grade the terminus and
keep it in repair.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-24

CINCINNATI Market
CINCINNATI March 23-Market is ad-
vancing. weather cool. Six cars sold Five
on track
LEMONS
Pet S. A. Ft. Ex.. San Dimas. W. 40
Duck, same ~
Greyhound, same ...............''..' z'-o
NAVELS
Greyhound, S. A. FIT. Ex, San Dimas. S2 40
FLORIDAS
Brights ......ss.... .'...-.'.' @t.oo W -" ~
Russets s....,................ .s12.O to $500
HALVES
Native Sutherland f. Co.. w 10
st Louis Market
ST. LOUIS, March 23.-Market is weak on
large sized navels Weak on lemons. Four
teen cars sold. fourteen cars on track,
weather favorable
NAUEIG
Evening journal., 1908-11-13
IS YEARS PASTOR,
IS GIVEN PURSE

In honor Of the Rev. G. L. jefferson,
colored. who has served as pastor Of the
Gilbert Presbyterian Church for fifteen
years, a reception attended by the mem-
bcr OF the congregation and his numer-
Gus friends was held last night In the
church pariors. The Rev. J. J.. Hughes.
pastor Of the Mount JOY NJ. L. Church.
in a fitting address, on behalf Of his we'll
wishers, presented Mr.. Jefferson with a
purse.
The services were in charge Of the
Rev. B. T. Moore. pastor Of the Shiloh
Baptist Church. During the course Of the
evening several excellent selections were
rendered by the church choir.
Thomas L. Anderson and Wilson Wig
gins. Jr.. who superintend the various
departments Of church work, made brief
addresses Speeches. congratulatirg Pas
tor Jefers n and Gilbert Church on their
successful efforts during the time of tho
formers pastoratc. were delivered by
Charles IT. Colburn. Dr. J. r. Stubbs
and Or S. G. Ebert In mis- reply Pastor
Jefferson expressed appreciation OF the
cordiaiity and generosity shown by his
congregation and friends.
Evening journal., 1908-11-13
STOLE CARPET
FROM ACHURCH
Thieves Believed to be Same
Who PiIfered Bibles from
Church EdifiCe
HAVE BEEN WORKING
ABOUT CENTREVILLE

Having been successful in stealing
number OF Bibles from rural churche,
the same offenders. it Is believed. have
begun to apply their talents to another
direction
The latest theft at Centcrville has beer
that Of carpets from Centerville Meeting
House. The robbery occurred somotim,
during the past week. The meeting house
10 isolated and the offenders had a clear
coast Very lelsu-ely. seemingly the
thieves had broken into the church.
lighted IL and then taken up the car
pets. The theft was discovered by mem
bers OF the meeting house and efforts
were at once made 10 hnd the culprits.
Up to the present. however. attempts 70
nX upon the identity OF the thieves have
not been successful.
To stimulate interest in the quest OF
the thieves. the members Of the meeting
house offered a reward Of $50 for infor-
nation that may lead to the arrest and
conviction of the criminals
The theft Of the carpets has revived
interest I'm the recent theft of Bibles
from churches at Centerville. Claymont
and Fairvile and Il Is expected that n
those who stole the carpets are captured
they viii prove to be the same who made
such a successful haul Of Bibles.
Evening journal., 1908-11-13
BIG ERROR LIST
ON ASSESSMENT
Due to Duplicates and Many
Other Mistakes in
LeVyine Tax

An error list in the city assessment
amounting to S55.a9O In the Southern dis.
trict and SiS6,9OO IN the Northern district
for the year leos-i9o9. was presented at
last nights meeting OF city Council and
was referred to the finance committee
The list includes many duplicate capita
ton assessments, capitation assessments
on estates and women. errors In actual
assessments. duplicate assessments. full
rate instead Of half rate assessments and
assessments on properties ON which the
buildings have been removed
Council instructed the accounts commit
tee to purchase a new adding machine for
the city auditors office at a cost OF 500
and have the old machine in that office
repaired and placed in the city tax col
lector's office.
An order was drawn IN favor Of tbs
city solicitor for the purchase Of the
Wlnslow property at Fifteenth and Mar
ket streets. which is to be turned into
park property. The cost OF the groun,
Is about $500.
Because the lessee Of Tatnan stree
wharf failed to pay rent for the same
Council Cancelled the lease Bids will b.
asked for ro-rcnting the wharf
city Treasurer Ross reported a balanc,
IN bank OF Se34.2I7i7 Receipts for the
week were: James IT. Morris, S565.3f
George H. Mccall. $500. Eugene NJ. Say
crs. $500; Water Department. Sl5,9S3.S2
miscellaneous. sS69.O5.
Evening journal., 1908-11-13
MADE A
CLEVER CATCH
PatrOIman Ford, by a RuSe,
Caught Burglar While
at Work
CONFESSES TO
OTHER ROBBERIES

In the arrest al midnight last night
Of Lewis Bradley. aged is years, the
police believe they have solved the
mystery surrounding many robberies of
late According TO the young man s
own admissions he has entered a num-
Der of places within the past year.
Bradleys capture was due to a clev-
or rusc OF Patrolman Samuel Ford. The
latter in passing the business place
of John +. lie Carpenter, at No. 1907
Pennsylvania avenue. between l1.30 and
II o'clock last night discovered that
somebody was i'm the building. Think
ing there were two thieves at work
the officer knocked on the door with
his club and then quickly ran around
to the rear OF the building His scheme
worked WELL for he had no sooner
reached the rear of the place than
young Bradley came running out of the
back door and his capture followed.
At the City Hall Bradley told Of a
number of thefts including lie Car
penters place. which he said he rob-
bed Of some tools In last August. on
January last. he said he robbed the
home of w. j. Ellis. at No. S14 Van
Buren street obtaining some jewelry
and a watch and chain. Seven days
later on January Il. he said. he rob-
bed the house Of Mrs Henry Wen
singer at No. 1927 West Sixth street
stealing a pocketbooS there. on Jan
uary 10 he admitted he entered the
house Of William W. Truss. at No
800 West Seventh street and got jew
elary and a watch and chain.
Bradley's people are highly respect
ed. They live in this city. Tho young
mans actions are mysterious 20 them
According To the police. the boy IS an
inveteratc smoker of cigarettes
Whc nthe case was called I'm IN,
city Court today. Judge Cochran post.
poned the hearing until tomorrow TIL,
police have recovered some of tn,
icwelry which Bradley said he took.
Evening journal., 1908-11-13
TEST NEW
BREECHES BUOY

The breeches buoy and galloway in
stalled on board the United States Rev
enuc Cutter Service life saving tug
Snohomish built by the Puscy and
Jones Company. and now fitting out
at Arundel Cove, Md, for service Off
Cape Flattery. of the coast Of Wash
ington. will be tested on Monday.
The galloway was installed by the
Lidgerwood Machine Company. A
seven-sixteenths Of an inch durable wire
cable, covered with marlin. is reeved
through block on the head Of the
tugs mainmast, and after a SHOT line
fired 10 a vessel in distress the cable
is hauled out and made fast 10 as high
a position as possible. The breeches
buoy is run out and those on board the
disabled vessel saved. The slack of the
cable is taken up by an automatic
reel
Evening journal., 1908-11-13
BAN ON VERTICAL
WRITING SYSTEM
II will Be Discontinued in
the Public Schools of
Wilmington

The vertical system Of hand writing,
in vogue for several years, will be
abolished In the Wilmington public
schools. The medal muscular system
IS 10 be adopted. In order TO make
the instruction Uniform throughout tho
primary grades. from first to fifth in.
elusive. superintendent George W
Twitmver is conducting classes for the
teachers in the first six grades. The
work will be extended through five
more grades at the February term ana
continued until it includes the entire
system.
The Young women in the Wilmington
Teachers Training School are also
under instruction. so that they win
undertake the work when they have be-
come substitutes or shall be appointed
to regular positions.
Or. Twitmyer has shared the gen.
eral dissatisfaction win vertical PEN
manship that has been manifested
throughout the country.
Evening journal., 1908-11-13
MUMMERS TO
SHOOT IN YEAR
Mercantile Association Also
Wants JuStiSOn Street Va
Gated Without Delay

The Mercantile Association last night
decided to make arrangements for a
wilmington New Year shooters pa
radc. A committee will be named for
the purpose. An effort will be made TO
have City Council contribute toward
the success of the celebration. For
years Wilmington people have gone to
see tho New Years parade in lhil-
adelphia. 1t is the purpose of the as
sociation to provide as good an enter
tainment here and keep money at home
IL was decided TO call upon the mem-
hers Of the Street and Sewer Board TO
request that Justison street be vacated
for the Harlan and Hollingsworth Cor
poration as speedily as possible.
The association also went on record
as objecting 10 the granting by the
city of permission to the Delaware
Water Company to lay water mains TO
supply water TO the F., b. and w.
Railroad.
Evening journal., 1908-11-13
NAME RECEIVER
FOR ROACH co.

MEDIA. Pa. Nov. ls.-The Cambridge
Trust Company. executors of the es-
tate Of John b. Roach presented a bill
in equity in tho Delaware county Com
mon Pleas Court asking for the appoint
ment of receiver for the Delaware
River Iron Shipbuilding and Engine
Works. of Chester. better known as
Roachs Sh.pyard. William L Schaffer.
of this city. was appointed receiver, his
bond being fixed in the sum Of $4,000 with
the Cambridge Trust Company as secur-
ity.
The Roach estate is the largest cred
itor Of the concern. The shipyard prop
erty is heavily involved Besides a mort
gage Of 100000 on the property the COM
pany owes the estate of John r. Roach
more than s25O.Oo0 for money advanced
and nearly 100000 for Endorsements of
paper and collateral loaned to secure
loans the estate has had to take up. The
other debts are said TO total at least
$3.50. .O0e
Evening journal., 1908-11-13
BARRED IN BY A
SEA OF CEMENT
WOrkmen Laid Sidewalk Clear
Up to Door of Occupied
Office

When Miss Emma r. Keim, who is
ia charge of the office Of the New Castle
County Fair Association, prepared TO
leave the office last evening she found
that she was hemmed in by sea of soft
yielding and altogether uninviting ce-
ment Simmons and Brother had been
laying a new cement sidewalk along the
East Fifth street side OF the Clayton
House for the Banking Rouse Corpora
tion Unmindful OF the fact that Miss
Keim was IN her office on the first floor
of the building porting over facts and
figures about the recent fair and plan
ming for the fair TO be held nearly a
year hence they laid a nice smooth
sidewalk of cement right up to the door
OF the fair association office, which
opens on Fifth street.
The cement layers had ceased work
and gone home. complimenting them
selves on fine job, before Miss Keim
prepared to leave. She opened tho door
and confronted problem. There was
cement. cement everywhere. but not a
particle TO step on. She did not care to
take a chance of nounaering through
cement to the curb. SO she hied herself
10 the telephone and called up Simmons
and Brothers office. Charles simmons
happened TO be in at the time and an
swcrcd the phone
Look here, how am ! going 20 get out
Of my office" asked Miss keim. That
was more than Mr.. Simmons could tell
for he didn't know who was speaking
or where the office was. 80 he vcnture'
10 remark that
Miss lloim then explained That she wa
practically barricadod in the office @
/ tlic fair association. by cement aud sh
would like Mr.. Simmons 20 devise som
way to get her safely from the office &
that portion Of Wilmington known q
| East Fifth street. Mr. Simmons said IL
would 60 To her assistance. and he did
By thc time Mr., simmons arrived a
[ the office Miss keim WIS apprcciatini
/ the humor of the situation. Mr.. Simmon
assisted her through blocks of cemen
and conducted her safely To tho street
Behind WAS trail Of footprints mar
ring tho surface OF wnat had been per
feet piece Of sidewalk. The footprint
were ohlitcrated to-day and Miss Klein
was back at her office as usual
Evening journal., 1908-11-13
SHIP LOST IN FOG,
AGROUND IN RIVER

Losing its wav in the thick fog We'd
nesday night. The Norwegian steamship
All. bound 10 Phila iclphia from Dali
duiri with a cargo Of iron ore. ran
aground on the west side OF the Del
aware channel Il short distance above
Pigeon Point.
Efforts TO back the vessel into 'lecp
water failed. At high water yesterday
several tugs went TO its assistance. but
were unable to aid tho stranded boat
Another effort was ma ie or the incom-
ing tide last night. without success
Part of tho cargo viii nc lightered ana
another attempt win be made TO foat
the steamship on to-day's tide.
Evening journal., 1908-11-13
WAGON WHEELS
KILL YOUNG Man

GEORGETOWN, Nov. 13.-George
Nuttor Marvel residing near StocSley.
one of the best known young men in
lower Sussex. was instantly killed late
yesterday afternoon.
Marvel was coming out OF a woods
with a load of logs and upon nearing
the edge of the thEket the wagon ran
up on a stump and threw him off under
the wheels. The heavy load passed
over his head and crushed his skull.
Dr. Rowland q. Paynter was hurriedly
summoned but before he reached the
injured man. death had resulted. Mar
vel was about thirty-five years old; a
member of the ]. O. o. F., Of this town.
and active In politics. During the re-
cent election he was a candidate on
the Democratic ticket for representa-
tive from the Sixth District, but was
defeated by b. c. Truitt by one hun
dred and twenty-one votes.