davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-06-03
The Turning
Point
Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
BY LOUIS STELLMANN

Copyright, by Daily story Pub. Coz
The Dark Horse" of the senatorial
contest strobe to and fro with cease
less activity among his henchmen, be-
slowing here a whispered order, there
an expressive smile or nod and every
where handshakes, accompanied by
well measured words of that seeming
ly spontaneous geniality which makes
the recipient feel he is an intimate
friend on first sight-instead OF a
man with that valuable commodity, a
vote-an art known only to the &C
complished politician.
From corner of the crowded hotel
corridor the "Party's Choice" eyed
him askance. James Haskins was am
bilious to succeed himself as nation
al representative of his district. Ex-
perience had laugh him how to judge
human nature and for days past he
lad noted, with ever-increasing alarm,
an inexplicable turn in the tide which
had promised to land him, high and
dry, on the shores Of victory but
short time before. Sansome's ascend
amy Woo oohlSIilihS uC Souiu hoI I'LL
derstand or explain by any of the va
rious standards that govern political
conditions. 1t seemed as though some
unseen power was using the sack"
the contents and purpose Of which are
defined in cartoons by large dollar
mark. Yet he knew Sansome to be
almost fanatically honest; that San
some, himself, possessed no great
means and that, with the policy he
favored and would doubtless carry
out, it would be directly against the
interests of any of the great CONNER
cial powers to back him.
Haskins, however, was too thor
oughly schooled in political methods
to voice his disquietude, even to his
nearest lieutenant. He knew the value
of manifested confidence and smiled
condescendingly on his opponents eff
forts, with the unconscious assurance
of the political favorite who disre-
CARDS, on the surface, all undercur-
rents and trembles, inwardly. Resolu-
tons of premature withdrawal were
forming in his mind. 1t was either
that or defeat, Or
Pulkerson, upon whom Haskins had
frowned all evening and for many pre-
vious days as well, caught his eye at
this juncture and noted the faint wa
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-06-03

a heavy sediment. Doctors were not
helping me SO began taking Doans
Kidney Pills. I improved soon, and
after while was entirely free from
my suffering. am in the best of health
Pills for saving my life"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster 'Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-06-03
CHAPTER vi.

Capt Basil Marriott's Experiences.
Capt, Marriott seemed TO be lying
II the bottom Of deep. black lake,
he could feel the Icy pressure Of the
hthonas Of water about him. He lay
Il the dark, and there was 3 distant
,inging II his ears as though, far
lway son the surface Of the cruel
water which held him, waves We're
sagins
And then. suddenly, the darkness
sieemsd aslitfie lightoned and the chill
inertia 81 his body was relieved, Far
faint green light coming down through
ne dSuths = VI faint. green. swaying
Light
III W. so III -sS
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-06-03
Record Mountain cIimh.-

Longs peak, in Colorado. which has
Deen called the American Matterhorn.
mas been successfully climbed by
small girl of 13 years, little Emily
zoynton. She scorned the aid Of a
guide. even in the dangerous places,
but went clear to the top, distance
OF 1921 feet This gives her the
record for mountain climbing among
children OF the world possibly.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-06-03
Whv He Wore 1t,

Hibbs-Thats a pretty loud vest
you have on, old man.
Gibbs-Yes, the doctor said 1 must
keep a check on my stomach.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-06-03

years 1 was Grip
pied with sciatic
rheumatism in my
thighs and could
not get about with
out crutches. The
kidney Secretions
became irregular,
painful, and showed
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-06-03
Imnartinu Valuable information

There is but one skowhegan, but
how many Of our esteemed friends
know that there are two Oshkoshes
and three Kalamazoos?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-06-03
CRIPPLED WITH SClATICA
Caused by Disordered Action of the
Kidneys.

Samuel D. Ingraham, 2402 =. Main
st., Lewiston, Idaho, says: "For two
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-06-10

R. W. Russell and wife left on
Monday for Watertown to attend a
Masonic meeting. w. E.. Bardwell
is working in the drug store during
Mr.. Russell's absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Reeves went
to Clark last Friday where they
spent Sunday at the home of f. 2.
Johnson, formerly of this place.
From there they went to Water
town to attend the Masonic and
Eastern Star meetings.
Mrs. D. D. Gano was called to
Grand Junction, Ia, Monday to
attend the funeral of Ter brother,
Mr.. W. A. Thompson, whase death
occurred on Sunday. She expects
to visit friends in Iowa and Nebras-
ka for about a month before re.
turning.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-06-10
Gould Not Re Better.

No one has ever made a salve,
ointment, lotion or balm to com
pare with Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
It's the n perfect healer of cuts,
corns, burns, bruises, sores, scalds,
boils, ulcers. eczema, salt rheum
For sore eyes, cold sores, chapped
hands it's supreme. Infallible fol-
piles. Only Csc at Bruhn & Stone
braker's.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-06-10
ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION.

City Of Scotland, South Dakota.
To the Qualified Voters of the Inde-
pendent School District No. 4 in the
County of Bon Homme and State of
South Dakota.
Notice is hereby given, That on Tues
day, the 18th day of June, 1909, being
the third Tuesday in June, the Annual
Election of said district will be held at
the city hall for the purpose of electing
members of the Board of Education
members for term of 8 years each.
The polls ofsaid election will be open
at 8 o'clock a. m. Of said day, and close
at S o'clock p. m. of the same day.
Dated this Sd day of June, 1903.
FL. WANEK,
Sec'y Of BID. of Education.
BY authority OF the Board Of Educa-
ton.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-06-10
CALL O o

Notice is hereby given that a mass
caucus will be held in the city hall,
Scotland, S. d., on Friday. June IL,
1909, at 8 o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose
of placing in nomination two candi-
dates for members of board of educa-
ton. w. d. GRIFFITHs,
Cent. Com.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-06-10
Miss Florence Schroeder arrived
from belmont yesterday to visit
her sister, Mrs. G. F. Wittmayer.

Tell some deserving rheumatic suffer-
er, that there is yet h simple way to
certain relief. Get DR.. Shops book
on rheumatism and a free trial test.
This book will make it entirely clear
how rheumatic pains are quickly stop.
ped by DR.. Shops rheumatic remedy
liquid or tablets. Send no money.
The test is free. Surprise some dishear-
tened sufferer by first getting for him
the book from Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis.
r w Russell Drug Co.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-06-10
LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs. Mckay returned last Fri
day from a visit in Lesterville.
Landlord Smith, of the Olivet
hotel, was in Scotland Saturday.
4th of July Postals will not burn
your fingers. Get them at Trei-
ber's.
Mrs. Adam Schenkenberge1 was
under the doctors care last week
but was feeling better at last re-
ports.
August Kowalski was passing
the cigars Saturday in honor of a
little son that arrived at his home
May 9th.
The teachers in the Scotland
schools who reside out of Scotland,
returned to their various homes
Saturday.
Ed Schenkenberger who is work
ing in a drug store at Avon came
home Monday to visit his parents
for a few days.
Supt. G.. b. Muller and family
spent Sunday in Scotland, guests
of Mrs. Muller's brother, Clarence
Marchant, and family.
Rev. H. Treick and Mr.. Peter
Gemar went to North Dakota Mon
day to attend a meeting of Classus
of the German Reformed church.
Best grades of kerosene and gas
oline sold at the Racket Store.
Pres. C. 81. French of Huron
College passed thru here Friday,
returning from Elk Point where he
gave the address before the grad
uating class.
Thos. Maxwell and son of Spring
field were in town Monday. They
were on their way to Omaha where
the young man vas expecting to
undergo an operation for appendi-
citis.
Miss Nina Campbell who has
been teaching in North Dakota,
spent Sunday at the home of her
grandfather, Mr.. VIM. Campbell,
while on her way to her home at
Platte.
r. D. Wicks returned on Mon.
day from a business trip west OF
Chamberlain. He says the rail
road bridge at that place is out
and the ferry boat is again in com
mission.
The --latest Style of nice Buggies,
Best Wagons, and Harness, Robes
and Blankets, at Chamberlain's.
j. P. Serr and wife we're in town
between trains Saturday. Mr.. Serr
has bean working in a bank at
Springfield, but has resigned his
position and returned to his farm
: near Presho.
! Mr.. /. I'll. Johnston informs us
that Mr.. Liyingood, who owns the
farm that he is working south OF
town, is planning on putting in
about three miles of drainage tile
on the place.
Miss Mabel Meighen, who has
been teaching in the Mitchell
schools, stopped off here to spend
! Sunday with her brother, Atty. ],
u. Meighen, going on to her home
in Iowa Tuesday.
The ladies Of the w. G. z. u
will meet at the home of Mrs. II.
Deming on Tuesday afternoon,
June Is at three o'clock. Election
of officers. Members are all re,
quested to be present.
Mr.. Anton Sarda Of Tyndan wal
In town Monday and took the train
! here for Omaha, to see his wife
N rho "a "a L;rn &ranoor ~ . L~.
pital. He was Joined here By bis
niece, Miss Title Hermansky, who
= will visit her uncle in Omaha.
! Editor Craig Of the Trip Ledge
was in town Tuesday, soliciting
) advertising for the fair premium
Lat which he is to print. Mi. Craig
has the appearance Of being .
\ young man Of push and energy,
Hand has made nuita m imnrnve,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-06-10
Notice to Creditors.

In the County Court of the County Of Bon
Honnme, State of South Dakota.
In the Matter of the Estate of Sarah Ann
Herbert, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned.
Administrator of the Estate of Sarah Ann
Hebbert, deceased, to the creditors of, and all
persons having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers. within six months after the first
publication of this notice, to the said Lorenzo
3. Hebbert at Scotland in the County of Bon
Homme.
Dated at Scotland, South Dakota. April 2oth,
1903.
LORENZO R. HERBERT,
Administrator Of the estate of
Sarah Ann Hebbert, deceased
JAMES z. MEIGHEN, Attorney.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-06-10
Notice To Creditors.

In the Matter of the Estate of David d
Gano, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned,
w. S. Brant, Administrator, and Jane Gano,
Adfninistratrix of the estate of David d. Gano,
Deceased, to the creditors and all persons hay-
ing claims against the said David d. Gano,
Deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within six months after the first
publication of this notice to the said w. S.
Brant or Jane Gano at Scotland in the County
OF Boz Honime and State OF South Dakota.
Dated May 10th. 1909.
VS.. BRANT,
Administrator of the Estate
of David d. ano, Deceased.
JANE GANo.
Administrative Of the Estate
of David d. Gano, Deceased.
JAMES Z. MEIGHEN, Attorney.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-06-10

{ ( ( ( ( < < < < < < < K < <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
POL,I'S

The paramount feature of this week popular bill at Polls is the presenta- tion of Carter DeHaven successor of Geo. NJ. Conan in the Yankee Prince somest offerings of many seasons in vaudeville. MT. DeHaven who as a dancer has a certain style and grace all his own is ably assisted by Miss Parker who is one of the most beau- tiful and winsome little performers in the varieties. Several song hits and a series of brilliant dances makeup the act which is given in 5000 purple plush setting
 Earle Reynolds and Nellie Donegan who hold the world championship tor roller skating have distinctly artistic and novel attraction in their roller ska ting carnival act A series or dlI- ficult fancy skating including several dances recently made famous in New York stagedom is executed with mar vicious ability by Reynolds and Done gan Miss Donegan presents her ia nous Human Top exploit. the most startling feature of the roller skating world.
 A seven-year-old performer little Johnny Busch is one of the chief at fractions this week. Johnny, despite his age gets away with a man-slze monologue and keeps the audience on the laugh from his entrance. TWO other members of the Busch Trio, Johnny's "Pa'' and his sister present some excellent gymnastic stunts Cor don Eldrid & Co.,, in the amusing com edy sketch, "Won by a Leg Dixon Brothers in a novel offering Of music minutes of variety" Ruby Raymond & Co.,, in dance, song and batter; and new Electrograph films round out a uniformly good bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
He'll Gate Blocked
 By Stranded Scow
(Special from United Press1

New York. April 27.-HelFs Gate. the dangerous entrance to Long Island Sourd. is blocked to-day by a stranded coal scow lying directly in the path of navigation. The government navy tugs are assisting in the work of clear ing the wreck.
 Last night the tug Eli B. Connin towing six barges came through HelPs Gate and the last. of the string of scows became unmana geable in the strong tide current off Mills Reef. Those in charge of the work of clear ing the water passage say the barge is a total wreck and will be probably Hghtered and sunk in the Sound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27

nance of '"The Old Homestead.' and surely for the youth of the country no better introduction could be asked than this homely picture of the simple virtues and diversions of farm life in New England. 1.-The Old Homestead comes Saturday, with special bargain matiQee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
The Monarch and Eclipse

line of Refrigerators. sold exclusively in this city for the last fifteen years by The Wentworth Furniture Co of 115 John St, CThe Complete House Furnishers) are, without a doubt, the best all round Refrigerat tors in the market. They are Zine lined through cut, this, in itself, should recommend them, but space will not permit of a description. Their Salesmen will glad. ly show them in all sizes and styles at any time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
oAsToE EIA. p.,. ,The Kind You Have Always BOGgh1 Signature /% NN@
POStmen'S Strike
 Threatens Paris
fsnecia1 from United Press1

(SpeclaI rom UnIteu fTeSS.J
 Paris. April 27.-In anticipation of another postnen's strike on May 1, the government to-day completed prepara- tions for wireless telegraph connections throughout the country and to points beyond the French borders. The threatened strike if it materializes will involve both post office employees and telegraphers and will be far more severe than that of a few weeks ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
Star Restaurant!

A FOR LADIES AND CENTIsE-
- MEN. The very bet table
board the market AFFORDS fcF
s3.5o b. week or month We 60
please you. a trial yin coayi5ce. III
Twerty-sevcnth street. next siiso,
building
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24

them that a Jewish king had been
born; was il objective or only sub
jectivs?
Were the wise men right in their
opinion, that Jesus was the King Of
the Jews" as they were In the fact
of his birth?
Verse 3.--Whst Is the evidence for
or against the idea that 1t was Gods
original intention for Jesus to be the
literal King OF the Jews. as the wise
men stated, and as Herod feared?
Why should Hercd and "all Jerusa-
lem" be troubled at the announcement
of the birth Of Jewish King?
Verses 4-G-What prophet is here
referred to, and where in the Bible
did these priests and scribes quote
from?
Did the prophet they quoted from.
and did these priests and scribes
think that the expected Christ was to
be an earthly King? Why?
Verse What is IL which makes
diiigent study. OF a worthy subject.
either noble or ignoble?
Verse s.-How would you describe
man with the motive OF Herod,
when he sent these wise men off on
their mission OF finding Jesus?
What, il any. reason is there 70 be-
lieve that there are those today who
attend church. and thus pretend they
are earnestly seeking Jesus. who have
practically the same motive as Herod
had?
Verse eff man today would see
the Christ, what star" does he need
10 follow to be sure of being led 10
him?
Give your reason for your idea
=. neither ii is to the favored few only
that God sends star" or Its equiva-
lent. pointing to where Jesus may be
found. or are all men similarly
treated?
verse 1t-mSUtiOH oS"'S ''''S@
which always produce JOY, and then
describe that which produces the
greatest 10y to mortaIs known (This
question must be answered in writ
ina by members Of the ciub.)
Verse ll.-What is the ground for
certainty for the statement that those
who really seek Jesus always ma
him?
What are the emotions which are
stirred the motives which are form
cd and the deeds which are done by
everyone who really seeks and finds
Jesus?
Verse i2-Is there any liability that
those who live in the presence OF
Jesus. win ever be duped into be-
sraying Him or his cause?
Is the day of the supernatural guid-
ance of Gods children. past, or is
there reason to believe that it is as
operative as ever?
Lesson fer Sunday. January ?, 1911
john the Forerunner of Jesus. Matt.
iii:l-l2.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
YOUNG COUPLE ELoPE.
Miss Edna Root and Mason w. Weoo
Married at Elizabeth City.

Miss Edna b. Root. daughter OF Mr
and Mrs. K. d. Roct, and Mason W
Webb. q this city. eloped to Eliza
beth City. y. c.. WedneS day and
were married. They returned hers
Yesterday and received the parental
blessing.
Miss Root went to Norfolk Wed
nesdav presumably to dc some shop
ping and was joined there by Mr.
Webb
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24

HOW ABOUT THOSE OLD BILLS?
We can collect them. Guarantee to
collect or no charge. MERCHANTS
ROTECT.IVE ASSOCIATION
room 2. Coleman Bldg
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
i DNERSISTENCY
L DRAWS BIG WAGES

Enough persistency to make something
else probable of accomplishment will al
most always finish the task in want adj
vertising. This quality of persistency
draws its biggest rewards in want adver-
tising--wins it's surest laurels.
To know when to quit" is important in
some things. To know when to KEEP
ON is important in want advertising. It's
the secret of the person who is called
fortunate"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
Four Years for SwindIer.
(By Associated PTess.)

NEW ORLEANS. LA. Dec. %
John l.. Collins. recently convicted OF
forging several checks and charged
by the police with heading a clever
gang Of swindlers who have been
operating in the south. was today sen
fenced to serve four years in the
state yeniteUfiary. Collins was want
I'd on similar charges in n score OF
more o. cities throughout the ccun-
try.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
HELP WANTED-MALE.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A BUSINESS OBLlGATlON-HA
your clothes made by t. p kEAT-
ING, POI Twenty-fifth street. 24-u
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
THREE SEEK LODGING.
Two Pats and john Smith Locked Up
for vaerancy.

Three young white msn who gave
the names Ct Pat Kenady, OF Chicago;
Pat Bell of Philadelphia. and John
Smith. Of New York. applied at the
station house last night fer lodging.
They were accommodated by The sta
ton keeper and were locked in the
jug"
The men will face Justice Brown
in the police court this morning on
charges Of vsgrancy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
Suggestive Questions ON the sunday Scnooi
Lesson by Rev. DR.. Linscou by the
international Newspaper Bible Study CiuD'
T. S. Linseott. q. o.

lehem at this time?
What was the probable nationality
OF these wise men?"
Verse 2-is there any evidence, ana
II so what is il, which indicates tna'
God in past ages. has revealed him
self to other peoples than those OF
Jewish origin?
Give your own idea OF this star mat
the wise men saw, which indicate to
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
TRUSTEES SALE

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED
property, Corner Oak Ave. and
Twenty fourth street.
Default having occurred under the
terms of deed of trust recorded in
the clerks Office of Newport News
Corporation Court. deed book %.
page So, from Anthony Olansen and
wife TO undersigned trustee. at re-
quest OF party secured, undersigned
will sell in trent of premises, at II
a. m. Tuesday, January Is. 1910
property conveyed in said deed be
ing lots s, I and s. block l6C. On
certain may entitled Map of the
City of Newport News" a plat OF
which is recorded in said clerks Of
fee. plat book l. page 4. TERMS:
CASH. Deposit of 500 at time OF
sale. Terms 10 be complied with
within FIVE days or property rescld
at cost of defaulting OF purchaser.
SECURITY TRUST & SAVINGS
BANK OF NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Trustee.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
Two SOUS Tvreens Cost $4,000.

NEW YORK. Dcc. 2s.-Inciudins
commissions and other incidental ex-
pcnsss. J. Pierpont Morgan recently
paid sfoeoo for two sorp tureens,
which no obtained IN Paris. The
turycns are nov on their way 10 this
corniry and are the work Of a noted
artihcirr. y. A. Messouicr. and en-.
Eraved by ruiquict
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
sUsNA VISTA DRY" AGAIN.
Ansi-ssioon Forces Carry Town BY ~
Majority.

ROANOKE. VA. Dec. 2S.-In p
local option election at Buena Vis-
IA. Va. today the ~drys- won by a
majority Of Il. The total vote cast
was ssS Al the local option cleo
,lou In April 1907 the town went dry
by a majority Of q.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
Copyright 1909 by
Dec 18th. 1909.

The Birth of Christ.-Matt ii;l-i2.
Golden Text.-And thou shalt call
his name Jesus. for he shall save his
people from their sins.-Matt. i;2i.
Verse l.-where is Bethlehem. the
birth place of Jesus?
Where was the home Of Mary ana
jeseph, the parents of Jesus, and how
did II happen that they were at Beth
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24

" NTED-HOUSE REPAIR WORK.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Prompt
attention. C. p. EAGLE, Heath s.
2619 Washington Ave. y
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24

WNTED-TO LEARN TO SPEAK
French. Private lessons; Lady
teacher preferred. TX. Y. r. care
Daily Press. IL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24

WANTED-AT ONCE YOUNG LADY
bcokkeeper Apply in person.
HOTEL WARWICK LAUNDRY, No.
1l9 Twenty-fourth St, Newport
News. Va. 70.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24

WANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT, RE
liable young men to qualify for the
railway mail service. Address, stat
ing height. and weigh8 SAC" care
Daily Press. "a.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-24
WANTED.

CUSTOM CLERKS WANTED-CuS-
tom frauds means many apOoint-
ments. Examinations in Newport
News. coming. Preparation free.
FRANKLINE INSTITUTE. Dept.
GU, 20, Rochester, n. Y. l-2O.
The Adair County news., 1909-12-15

DR.. John S. Cooper, Civil War
veteran, former special agent for
the War Department, ex-surgeon
in the army, practicing physi-
clan and well-known revenue
official, died at the Norton infrm-
airy as the result of an operation
for peritonitis.