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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-06-11
Total disbursements ........$1,79
North Dakota Business.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

J
Company's Certificate Of Authority
Whereas. The Hamburg Bremen Fire
Insurance Company Of Hamburg. Ger
many, a corporation organized under the
laws of Germany. has filed in this Office
ton and business for the year ending
December II, 1908. conformable to the
requirements of the laws of this state,
regulating the business of insurance. and.
Whereas. The said company has flled
charter with certificate of organization in
insurance laws aforesaid:
Now. therefore I. f. C.. Cooper. Com
missioner of Insurance of the State OF
North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions
Of said laws; do hereby certify that the
above named company is fully enpow-
cred. through its authorized agents to
transact its appropriate business of Fire
Insurance in this state. according to the
laws thereof until the 31st day of De-
cember, a. D. 1909
In testimony whereof. I have hereunto
set my hand and seal at Bismarck. this
4th day of January, A. D. 1909.
(Seal) E. G. COOPER,
Commissioner of Insurance
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He Know Where 10 Dslonoed,

One stormy morning, during tho
cruise to the Pacific, an oflcer Of tho
battleship Missouri was making his
tour Of inspection. While crossing the
forecastle he encountered coal.pass.
or leaning on the rail In the throes
Of nal do mer. With . grun voice
he demanded. Here, here, my man.
whore do you belong?"
The ssasick mans hand went to his
cap in IN attempt at salute: "Clevs-
land, Ohio. SIR" hs replied.
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all e. G. COOPER,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,


Office of Commissioner Of Insurance.
Company's Certificate Of Authority.
Whereas. The German American In
surance Company Of New York City. 9
New York, has filed in this office a sworn
statement exhibiting its condition and
81. 1908; conformsble to the requirements
Of the laws of this state. regulating the
business Of insurance. and,
Whereas. The said company has filed
in this office a duly certified copy Of its
IN compliance with the requirements Of
Now. therefore, 1, E. c. Cooper. Com
missioner Of Insurance Of the State Of
Of said laws, do hereby certify that the
transact its appropriate business Of Fire
and Tornado Insurance in this state ac-
cording to the laws thereof. until the 31st
day Of December, A. D. 1909.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and seal at Bismarck, this
4th day of January. A: D: 1909:
(Seal) E. c. COOPER,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
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NEWS OF WEEK SUMMARIZED
lmportast Events 1t Home and %
Foreign Shores Brief y
Told.
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Charles B. Elliott Of Minnesota has
been confirmed by the senate to be an
associate justice Of the supreme court
of the Philippines.
Harry Slower, one of the leading
horsemen of the United States and
Canada, is dead at Salt Lake City.
In racing circles he was known as
ICY" Slower.
Mrs. Stephen F. Fisk, vice regent
Of the National Society Of the Daugh.
tiers Of the American Revolution, is
dead at Pawtucket, r. I. Death was
due to lack of nourishment.
The announcement was made in
Boston of the engagement of Miss Ma
rion Lawson, second daughter Of
Thomas w. Lawson, the we'll known
broker. to James Fuller Lord Of Chi
cago. The wedding has been set for
June 30.
Rev. Aaron S. Watkin Of Ada, Ohio.
in 1908 candidate for vice president
on the Prohibition ticket, has accept.
ed the Office of president of Asbury
college at Whitmore, KY. The col
1ege has pledged $4,000 for new
buildings.
N. w. Harris. the Chicago and New
York banker, will give Northwestern
university $155,000 if the college can
raise enough to make it q million dol
lars during the coming year. accord.
ing to an announcement made at the
commencement exercises.
Mrs. Anna Mccarthy. who was Mrs.
August Chamot, and who received q
decoration from the French govern
ment for heroic acts at the time Of
the Boxer rebellion, was married in
San Francisco to her former chauf
Eeur, August Rhemstrom.
Mark Walton Watson, president OF
the Exchange National bank of Pitts
burg, the Standard Underground Ca
BILE company and the Monongahela
Water company, died in a hospital in
Philadelphia, where he went to have
an operation performed on his eyes.
He was eighty.one years old.
Action Of the assessors of larry.
town, N. Y, in adding an item Of
S15O,000 to the assessment of John D..
Rockefeller failed to elicit protest
from him. Mr.. Rockefeller announced
that he was we'll satisfied with the
valuation of $545,S09 on his country
place at Pocantico Hills. The new
stone mansion just completed is as.
sessed at $250,000.
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A Spirit In prison.

Mrs. Noah cried.
TO think l daren't take . feather
for my hat with all these lovely birds
aboard" she wept.
Thus We learn that Tantalus had an
easy time Of It.
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STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,

once OF Commissioner OF Insurance. !
Company's Certificate Of Authority.
Whereas. The Hartford Fire. Insurance
Company of Hartford. Connecticut, a cor
poration organized under the laws of
Connecticut, has filed in this Office a
sworn statement exhibiting it's condition
and business for the year ending Decem-
Der 81. 1908. conformable to, the require
ments of the laws of this state, regulat-
ing the business Of insurance. and.
=. Whereas. The said company has filed in
this office a duly certified copy Of its
charter with certificate of organization
in compliance with the requirements Of
Now. therefore. I. E. c. Cooper, Com
missioner Of Insurance OF the State OF
Of said laws, do hereby certify that the
above named company is fully empow-
cred. through its authorized agents. to
transact it's appropriate business Of Fire
laws thereof. until the 31st day Of De-
cember, A. D. 1909.
In testimony whereof. have hereuntn
set my hand and seal at Bismarck. thia
4th day Of January, A: D: 1909:
(Seal.) E. c. COOPER,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
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Infor,I,l,laIIIltl.IIon.

Tommy-Paw. when. you say. ut
was done By congress" Is ''by con-
gress" swearing?
Mr.. Tucksr-Not necessarily, my
boys; but II often causes lot Of
swearing.
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ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT
For the Year Ending Dec. 81. A. D. 1908.

OF the condition and affairs Of the Insur-
ance Company of North America, Of
Philadelphia, Pa, organized under the
laws Of the State of Pennsylvania, made
to the Commissioner of Insurance of the
State of North Dakota, in pursuance of
the laws of said state.
President, Charles Plat.
Vice President, Eugene L.. Ellison.
Secretary, 7. Howard Wright.
Principal office, 232 Walnut st., Phila-
dclphia, Pa. =
Attorney for service of process in the
State of North Dakota:
Name, Commissioner Of Insurance.
Location, Bismarck, N. ID.
Organized or Incorporated April IA, 1894
Commenced business in 1902.
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s21.27l7s
1.442.71
37.2so.
Aen MNY a.
s5s.ss5.41
S14,9e0.e1
10000
3O7,S1
7O0.65
5.374.1l
S22.1o2.4s
$83s.0oo.0o
ss4.5oo.oo
21.5s7.7s

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
ONCE Of Commissioner Of Insurance. !
ance Of the State Of North Dakota, do
hereby certify that the foregoing H. q
true abstract Of the original statement
now on file in this Office.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal Of this
ohice at Bismarck the LIST day Of April.
"A. D. 1909.
(Seal.) e. c. COOPER,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
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ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT
For the Year Ending Dec. 81, A. D. 1908,

OF the condition and affairs Of the Pho
neer Life Insurance Company OF Fargo,
~. D., organized under the laws Of the
state Of North Dakota. made to the
Of North Dakota, in pursuance of the
lays Of said state.
President. L B. Hanna.
Vice Presidents. Jas. H. Mathews. e. 7.
Sarles. r. e. Barron.
Principal ONCE. Fargo. N. D.
state ~ KoreE paFofs OF IN the
Name, Insurance Commissioner.
Location, Bismarck, N. D.
% rsanized or Incorporated. Sept. 10.
Commenced business. Sept. 80. 1907.
Capital.
Amount Of capital paid up
Surplus FUND lnas.i9ned....: sS.ssS.So
Assets.
Loans secured by deeds Of
::s:i: secured !; ssis,.;:i: 'sss $3.50
state, city, county and other
Cash on hand and in bank: 4eesSW
Interest due and accrued. 1,861.60
outstanding premiums ...:. 1.2o44s
tea assets 80. e ~. $1,000. 1880 25e2s
Unidentified Assets:
Agents balances. E. e877.a6
Bills receivable and
premium notes -. A, 1910
Furniture and hx-
st .siss and 6ool.. i:sss:sss
s Total unadmitted assets. J. s.ole.1
Total assets ~. &. !. 800. si47,75a.47
Liabinties. ". "a.
Net present valua sof al out
standing policies-American
ties .. ..... 21s.o7
Total liabilities /. y. $685.. Ss.loe.o7
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ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT
For the Year Ending Dec. 81. A. D. 1908,

OF the condition and affairs of the Ger
man American Insurance Company Of
New York, organized under the laws Of
the State of New York. made to the Com
missioner of Insurance of the State Of
North Dakota. in pursuance of the laws
President. William NJ Kremer.
Vice President. Louis F. Dommerich.
Secretary, Charles G. Smith.
=, Principal office, No. l Liberty street.
New York City,
Attorney for service of process in the
state Of North Dakota:
Name, Commissioner OF Insurance.
Location. Bismarck. N. Il.
Commenced business Match Z, 1872.
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$7,s2s.359.57
eOO,Oo0.0O
1888. 6s3.2e
2.O31.985.99
4O.6Os.@
12s.3Os.98
.$13,652,928.17
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, I
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
surance of the State of North Dakota,
do hereby certify that the foregoing is q
true abstract of the original statement
.iow on file in this office.
In testimony whereof, 1 have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal Of this
office at Bismarck the LIST day of April,
A. D. 1909.
(Seal) E. c. COOPER,
Commissioner of Insurance
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H.42s.s7s.el
ss;sli.2e5.5,
100000
1.2eo.e4s.o2
ms:ssa: i
4s5.ss1.27
$8.731,93e.&
North Dakota Business.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner Of Insurance.
l. e. G: Cooper: Commiseioner Of In
hereby certify that the foregoing IL q
true abstract Of the original statement
now on file in this ONCE.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of this
Office at Bismarck the LIST day of April.
A. d. 1909.
(Seal) e. C.. COOPER,
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Total receipts ...........
Disbursements.

Losses paid during the year.
Dividends paid during the
year ................
Paid for commissions and
brokerage
Paid for salaries, fees and
other charges .............
Paid for taxes.
Amount of all other dis
bursements
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Total disbursements :.
North Dakota Business.

Total risks taken during the
year
Total premiums received dur
ing the year.
Total losses incurred during
the year
Total amount of losses paid
during the year............
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ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT
For tie Year Eadiaf Dec. s. /, 4. b. 1905.

OF the condition and slEairsc Of the Hart
ford, organised under the laws Of the
State Of Connecticut, made to the Com!
missioner Of Insurance OF the State OF
North Dakota. In pursuance Of the laws
Of said state.
President. Chas. E.. Chase.
Vice President, r. M. Bissell.
Secretary, Thos. Turnbull.
Principal ONCE, 125 Trumbull st., Hart
ford, Conn. N
State of North Dakota:
Name, Commissioner Of Insurance.
Location. Bismarck, N. D.
Cosaraenced business August. 1910.
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ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT
For the Year Eadiag Dec. 81, A. D. 1908,

FOR the Year Eading Dec. 81, A. D. 1878,
OF the condition and affairs Of the Ham
b. burg 81 Bremen bremen Fire Insurance. Company
the laws Of the State of Hamburg, EN-
sicnef Of Insurance Of the State Of North
Dakota, In pursuance Of the laws Of said
state.
Manager, F. O. AfIeld.
Secretary. Cfas. e. Mitchell.
Principal Office in u. s., 10 Liberty st.,
New York.
Attorney for service of process in tho
State Of Mort, Uakota:
Name, Commissioner of Insurance.
Location, Bismarck, N. ID.
1874. ~ " ''' p'' '''N 80 ' '
Commenced business January 1, 1855.
Capital.
Amount Of capital stock paid
up in full. .................. $2O6, 10000
Assets.
Railroad bonds and stocks
(par value Sl,26O,OOO O0). >. 81, zoe. 062.5O
State, city. county and other
bonds (par value $341, 10000 4O7.0766e
Other corporation stocks (par
value 2O.OO0OO) .......... 109.01606
Cash on hand and in bank. 53.516.U7
Premiums in course Of collec-
ton and transmission. 5000. 150,0S7.S So
Total assets ...............$ 81. OF. All. IS
2,3O4.68
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Capifal.
Assets.

Amount of capital stock paid
up In full. ................. $1,000. OOO. O0
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"00Sk0e
Value Of real estate owned
by the company. ...........
Loans on bonds and mort
United States stocks ana
Railroad bonds and stocks. ).
State, city, county and other
Donos ................
Bank stocks ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Other corporation stocks. -.
Loans on collateral security.
Cash on hand and in bank.
Interest due and accrued.
Premiums in course of COL
lection and transmission. -.
Rents due and accrued. $3.50.
All other sums due to tho
company ....:............
Total assets .s
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Total disbursements ....... s
North Dakota Business,

Total risks taken during the
Total premiums; received dur
ing the year
Total losses incurred during
the year
Total amount 81 losses paid
DURING tho voor
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Assets.
Value Of real estate owned
by the company ..........
Loans on bonds and mort
cages ..............
United States stocks and
oonoS ................
Railroad stocks and bonds. :.
State. city, county and other
bonds ...............
Bank stocks
Other corporation stocks 49,.
Cash on hand ana in bank. I.
Interest due and accrued. /.
Premiums In course Of COL
lection and transmission. /.
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.S13,N3,22l4.2S
Receipts.

Receipts.
Premiums received during ~
the year in cash. OIL Asa. SO
Interest and dividends re- 81
ceived during the year. 80. 676,823 IL
Rents received during the
Amount received from all
other sources .............( 2,412.5O
4 558.25
Total recoipts S14 212 Q03 ~
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Disbursements.

Losses paid during the year.
Dividends paid during the
year ...............
Paid for commissions and
brokerage ................
Paid for salaries, fees and
other charges ..............
Paid for taxes ...............
Amount Of all other disburse-
ments
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Receipts.

Premiums received duriag 3
the year In cash. .......... $0,S86 7oO q
Interest and dividends re-
ceived during the year. -. sao.7s2.r3
year ........:..............: 5l.eso.s2
Amount received from all
other sources .............. s.12s.7e
Total receipts ............. N.42s.s7s.el
Disbursements.
Losses paid during the year. $S;oli ,265. 81
Dividends paid during the
Paid for . commissions and Ind 0''00
brokerage ...:.............: 1,2eoe4s.o2
Paid for salaries. fees and
n other charges .:....:.... ss So s sss i
Amount of all other dis
bursements ................ 4s5.ss1.27
Total disbursement. ....... se.7sl .ese. e6
North Dakota Business.
Total risks taken during the
year ................ tS.755.S11.OO
Total premiums received dur
ing. the year .............. s1.s22 4e
Ing the year .:.:........... 52.e1o.o2
Total amount of losses paid
during tho year ........... 53.4S7.12
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Capital.
Assets.

Amount of capital stock paid
up in full .............. 81, 500, 5000
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Capital.

of capital stock paid
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Receipts.
Premiums received during
the year in cash. .........
Interest and dividends re-
ceived during the year. 80.
Rents received during the
year 80.
Amount received from all
other sources ..............
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Total risks taken during the
Total premiums received OUR
ing the year. ...............
Total Losses incurred during
the year .................
Total amount Of losses paid
during the year. ...........
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Capital.

up in fun. ....... :c.. 2o5,oOo.oo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
NEWTOWN.

A sale for the benefit of the Sandy Hook library will be held at the l. b. rary building on Friday. January 15 be- ginning at 2:30 D. m. A variety of food home made candy. hot baked beans, sandwiches will be on sale, also cake ice cream and coffee will be served.
 Dr. F. J. Gale is driving a new horse, purchased in Bridgeport recently.
 MT. and Mrs. Wallace N. Mitchell left Monday evening for Hartford where they will spend three days as delegates from Pootatuck grange to the annual sessions of the State grange, with headquarters at Hotel Garde.
 Mrs. Jesse James and daughter Catherine enjoyed visit at Danbury Monday.
 A pleasant social time was enjoyed at the home of MT. and Mrs F. A. Young Saturday evening. Those pres ent were Mir. and Mrs. Alonzo Cree, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Jeff, Miss Susan Camp. MT. and Mrs. George R. Wilson Miss Emma Wilson. and George Will son, Jr.
 E. J. Hall has installed a handsome new Glenwood range in the residence of P. H. Cannon.
 Mrs. Sylvester Dibble of Hawleyville is under Dr. F. J. Gales care. Her mother, Mrs. Frederick F. Andrews. is assisting in the care of the invalid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Need Blankets or Robes?

We're showing a very complete line at prices sensibly low; other winter comforts for driving or motoring, for example gauntlets in a broad variety. Going away this winter? Inspect our complete assortment of ,trunks, bags, suit cases and other accessories. The Gillette safety razor and extra blades may be purchased here. The Wooster Atkinson Co.,, Broad and John streets near the post office.
 The Most Satisfactory Sale of the Sea-
 son at Library Corner.
 A mid-winter Clean-Up of high grade suits and overcoats that offers un- equalled saving opportunities. We price-no exaggeration whatever goods always on sale as advertised only one quality of goods-the best. Fine, warm Overcoats for Man, Youth or Boy at emphatic reductions-suits, too. including the celebrated Kuppen- heimer and Rogers, Peet & Co. makes generously reduced. Hats and sep arate trousers at big savings. The Library Corner store talks quality and delivers it-a trial will prove this. John F. Keaine & O.. Main and John Sts. Fur lined coats at little prices.
 A Beautiful Stock
 
 of sgnet hat pins, scarf pins, rings and like jewelry, just out of the hands of the manufacturers and shown at retail jewelry store in this section of the state has arrived at Parker's. g Arcade and is attracted widespread, attention and admiration. These goods as stated, are the very latest in design and workmanship and made their appearance after the Christmas holidays. They are just the things for token to the mothers, daughters and sisters and the prices are the very lowest ever placed on such goods. quality considered. You'll find no such goods elsewhere at the present time and it will pay you to look them over now and ask about the prices. Other new goods in the jewelry line can be seen in the new stock just re- ceived at this store which cannot but interest you.
 Crowded to the Doors at Berger's
 That's the way the women of Bridge port and vicinity received the an- nouncement of our Great Building Sale the crowds are eagerly buying wearing apparel at reductions unequal led. In this sale we have simply ad- ded another success to long list of special sale successes. The success right from the start, of this great bar gain event is easily explained. People realize that this is a legitimate sale it is simply a case of first quality for very little money-the building must soon be vacated hence all of this fine stock must be moved at once-profits have been tossed to the winds. Wo- mems fine tailor-made suits, waists, coats, furs in a wide variety, millinery and furnishings at rock bottom prices and the quality is top notch. This house firmly believes that it is unwise and unbusinesslike to quote a fictitious basis of value on merchandise-we ad-. . here strictly to the policy of legitimate MT. German has eigh- teen successful years to his credit, in short, he knows good values-ths fact alone is a guarantee of the trustworthi- ness and high quality of every offer. saving opportunities. Read the specials for tomorrow (Thurs- day) carefully. Buy to-day-to-mor- row never comes. Berger Dry Goods Co.,, Main and Golden Hill Sts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13

; There is no case on record of a cough. cold of Ia grippe developing in- to pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar has been taken. as it cures tho most obstinate deep seated coughs and colds. Why take anything else. F. B.
 Brill local agent s351
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13

TO E F A. r..-.+,. 7The Kind You RaVa Always Bought S'sas'''' ss I1XAzze1a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-12
BRIDES FEAR
IS REALIZED
SWTTCHMAN WHO REFUSED
PLEA TO GIVE UP RAIL-
ROADING is KILLED.

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March ~
Joseph Ryan, 80 years old, a
switchman for the Chicago, Poor
La & st. Louis railway, who re-
fused to heed the pIeadings of
his bride, Lillian, that he give
up his perilous occupation, was
knocked fro man engine in the
Terminal yards and so badly In
jured that he died at the Frisco
hospital q few hours later. Mrs.
Ryan was Miss Lillian frost,
daughter of a wealthy plumbing
supply man. After her marriage
to Ryan, eight months ago, she
begged hi INTO seek less danger
GUS work, telling him she feared
he would be killed some day.
Don't worry" Ryan told her.
I've always been a railroad man
and I want to die one"
Mrs. Ryan continued her en-
treaties and his mother also beg
ged him to retire. Ryan, however,
tried to laugh their fears away
and continued his work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-12
AGED MANLOST
ON STREETS
He Had Wandered Away
From Hospital in Alb
sent Minded State
Picked UP by
Police.

Wandering aimlessly about the
streets early yesterday morning,
John Schilling, a one-legged vet
eran of the civil war, was picked
up I'm a semi-delirious state of
mind and lodged in a cell at the
city jail. All day yesterday the
police attempted to find out the
identity of the old man, bat his
mind had become a blank, and he
could remember nothing of his
life, his home, or his relatives.
During the evening, however,
officials of the Fannie Paddock
hospital phoned the central sta
ton, saying that an old man with
a wooden leg had strayed from
the hospital and could not be
found.
Maurice p. Schilling, a son OF
the old gentleman, was summon
ed, and took his absent-minded
parent back to the hospital. John
Sohilling has been ward of the
Fannie Paddock hospital for some
time. He is subject to spells of
Observation-Disclosures, it is claimed,
during which times he believes
that he Is back on his farm In
Mississippi.