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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
MATT HENSON MAD.
Accuses Com. Peary of H. Treatment
and Even lnsrattude.


Syracuse, ~. Y.. March lo.-Matt
Henson, lecturing in this city on his
trip to the North pole with Comman-
der Robert +. Peary tonight eX-
pressed Indignation at what he term
ed Peary's shabby treatment of him
since their return to this country.
II am very much surprised at him. :
Henson said. Since we landed in
New York Oct. 3 he has paid no atten-
ton to me and has not even commu-
nicated with nc. After the hardships
we went through together and the
work | have done for him, not men,
tioning the number of times ! actually
saved his life, | think he should do
moro than he has. 1t is all on account
of his salfishness. He wants everything
for himself and evidently begrudges
me what little success I may be hav-
ing with my lectures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
Corn Meal for the uair.

A young lady dropped into the parlors
Of a Fifth avenue hair specialist the other
day, says the Beauty Magazine. The
Frenchwoman in charge condescended TO
tell some of the secrets OF the profess
sion. MY pompadour treatment Ii the
most successful thing In vogue she said.
The hair Is taken down. shaken out and
wet with gasoline. 1t dries quickly, and
when put up Is found free from grease
and dust. The gasoline should be used
with the greatest care and never at night
or in presence OF q lighted gas Jet or
Iamp. It takes a very few drops, the
quantity depending on the color and the
texture of the hair. With blond hair I
follow this up with the cornmeal-brush-
ing. a very coarse grade of yellow corn.
meal being shaken on the hair and then
carefully brushed out. 1t Is astonishing
to see how fluffy the hair appears after
this treatment. and for days It remains
In position. requiring no rats. puts or
braids" Asked what was the safest ana
best home preparation for keeping the
hair healthy and restoring prematureIy
gray hair to Its natural color: Madame
spoke very highly Of the liquid tonic ana
hair food known as HATS AAl4
HEALTH. This preparation has been on
the market over twenty years and can be
found at all good drug stores IN 90
and dollar bottles. Its great success
comes from the fact that 1t nourlshes the
roots Of sti1e. hair. s''r 1fal4sss =
Murphy, ,sowdiseh, wsBttsr & Co.
covstl;n;,l -s<snny,, asrcBnsF. UsEk,s
Drug store, and Ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
PRIZE ESSAYS
Under Auspices of State Counci
Daughters Of American Revolution.

'hc state Council. Daughters of the
American Revolution Of Maine. offers
three prizes OF So. s. ana So respectively,
to the ',u,ilS Of the Grammar schools
Of IL" state. who shall produce the
three best essays on amy Revolution
airy subject that the pupils may
choose. Tho merits Of these essays
viii y" passed upon by the committee,
aud announcement of the awarding OF
the prizes will be made through the
newspapers of the state. The commit =
tee consists OF Cora Il. Bickford, Bid
defor;, Miss Mary l.. 'Newhall, Fair
field end Mrs. Theodore C, Brown,
Portland.
The following are the rules govern
ing the contest:
lst-The prizes will be awarded to
the pupils of the three upper grades
OF the Grammar schools the age of the
pupil rot 10 be considered.
2d-Each essay will be limited to 500
words.
3d-romretiters must, write on one
side Of the paper only.
4th-Manuscripts must not be rolled
5th-The name of the writer must
not appear. in any form. on the essay
6th--Thc name and address of the
writer must be placed in small en-
velope sealed and attached to the up
Der left hand corner Of the first rag
of the manuscript.
?th-ManuscriptS must reach the
chairman IF the committee not later
than Wednesday. June !. 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Littlefielc, died at her residence "a
Winter St, Gardiner, Wednesday even
ing, March 9. aged rs years, Ii months.
% days. ii
Mrs. Iittlefield was born in George
town, Me, April 30, 1880, but spent
most of her life in Gardiner, where she
was loved and respected by her MANY
friends. Early in life she united with
the Free Baptist church and remained
q faithful member 1t was her faith in
GodKand trust in Christ that sustained
and helped her during her long illness
She leaves to mourn their loss, a hus-
band and sister, Mrs. Samuel Small,
and two sons, Freeman Littlefield of
this city and Will Littlefield of Ran
dolph. Funeral services will be held
al her late residence Sunday at 2 p.
NJ. Rev w. w. Hayden viii officiate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
RUN FOR SENTIMENT.
Pacific Mail Steamship Line No Long
err Paying Venture.

Washington, March l0.-R. r. Sch
worm, vice president and general man
ager of the Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
today gave the Senate committee on
inter-ocean!c canals his version Of the
demand made upon the Panama Canal
Co. for 20 per cent. of the joint rate on
business from San Francisco to New
York by way of the canal route. The
testimony was given in connection with
hearings ON the Flint. bill providing
for the establishment of a government
lire on the Pacific coast. similar to tff
ships opeEated~on the-<st-
lantic coast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
Mrs. and Mrs Griffith p. Roberts lef

Mrs. and Mrs. Griffith =. Roberts left
yesterday for Boston and New York.
From the latter point they will sail at A
o'clock this afternoon for Liverpool.
Eng. They will be gone for several
weeks, during which time they will visit
in England, France, Wales and Italy. Mr..
Roberts is a native of Wales but has
Travelled extensively. so that wherever he
happens to land he will be AT home, and
Mrs. Roberts has gone prepared to enjoy
snasickness which she anticipates en-
r0utn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
WATERV|LLE.
Hebron VS.. Coburn. Tonight.

Without doubt the best basketball
game Of the season in this city will be
played this evening at the Coburn
gymnasium. when the fast team from
Hebron will come to this city for their
second game this year with Coburn.
The Cohnrn team viii consist of the
hest men in the school. Collins. who
has been ut homo for several weeks on
account oil illness. will be in his GUS
tomary position. For the past week
Coach Koppei has been giving the
squad hard practice and the support =
ers o.. the team are confident that they
can reverse the score made in the
game thrcc weeks ago at Hebron. when
Coburn was defeated. The game will
J." called N O'Clock and no one should
mice :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
BUSINESS is IMPROVING.
Postoffice Shows Decided Gain in
Nearly All Big Offices.

Washington, March 10.-Busness
throughout the country is improving,
as indicated by the receipts Of the
postoffice department which is regard
ed as a certain barometer of business
conditions.
During the month Of February 10 of
the. so largest ,rostof.ces in the coun-
try showed an increase of business as
compared with February of last year.
The only offices showing a decrease
in receipts were Boston, Columbus,
Ohio, Richmond, Va, and Nashville,
Tenn. Administrative changes in the
Boston Office caused the decrease
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
GATHERING INFORMATION.
House Committee Will Work on Pos
tails Bank Bill for Awhile.

Washington. March 10.-The postal
savings bank bill. which has passed
the Senate. will not be reported out
or the House committee on post offices
and post roads until a caucus of the
Republican members of the House so
directs Chairman Weeks.
The committee desires TO abtain as
much information as possible as to
the demand of the country for postal
banks. so that the members may be
able to advise the party caucus. .#
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
Funeral Of Mrs. Hannah Barrett.

Tho funeral Of the late Mrs. Hannah
Barrett WAS held Thursday afternoon
from tho home on the WinSlow road
Chelsea. Rev. G. r. Jones of Randolph
ofhciate,.. Selections were sung by q
quartet composed of Mr.. and Mrs. SLIP
and Mr.. and Mrs. Miller. The bearers
We're c. Dondero. +. Robbins. A. Fowl
er and w. Brown. The interment was
in the cemetery on the River, road
North Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
EAST WINTHROP.

J. a. Spear of West Gardiner
was at w. +. Hewett's the first of the
week
Phil Jackson of North Leeds is pass
ing a few days with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. V. c. Jackson
Mrs. w. l.. Mace and Mrs. l.. NJ.
Cleaves passed Thursday with friends
at Winthrop.
Miss Jessie Carr is passing n few
days with Mrs. f.. a. Whiting at 10
Green street, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Moving picture show with vaudeville
hous-. Tho vaudeville includes Evans
and Rogers in a fine singing and
dancing act and Will Campbell. a
comedy jusler who always pleases the
audience. Mr.. Hollywood has fine
song, which is most fitting for ris
excellent baritone voice. Tickets will
be on sale in the Canteen building
from 1an 10 l,-e'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Hiram Stevens of Ottawa. H., who has
been visiting his sister. Mrs. James
Snarr. and other relatives in Gardner.
left Wednesday, March Q. for his home.
Mr.. Stevens has left host or 1rlehas
who deeply regret his departure, and as
he starts for oklahoma IN few weeks
they all unite in wishing him every happi-
ness and prosperity in his new venture
and hope to. have him back again with
them before many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
The Municipal Court Record.

The following is the record for the war
rants issued from the Gardiner municipal
caurt from March /. 1919. to March !. 1910:
ARRAY i, assault and battery S. break
ing ana entering !, concealing mortgaged
property /. cruelty to animals 3. disabled
horse l. disturbing the peace 8, drunken
ness 1873. evading fare 4. forgery l, illegal
possession Int liquors !, keeping disor-
DERBY house l. keeping gambling resort J.
larceny s. libel and monition 81. loiterins
.. neglected children 3, non-support OF
family i. nuisance 3. search Intoxicating
liquors ~. search after seizure 81. eareil
and seizure II. selling adnlterated goods 5
selling mortgagedy property I. selling dig
arettes ! single sale 6, threatening bodily
3iarni S. threatening to Kill /. vagrnpcy IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Frightened by n barking dog, horse
drawing a carriage in which were the
Rev. c. Fl. Root, pastor of the Wood
River Junction, r. l.. Congregational
church, and his mother, Mrs. Mary T.
Root IS years old. upset the carriase'
killing Mrs. Root and injnring the min
lister. Mr. Root. who had been making
pastoral calls, was severely bruised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

The Lavender sale to be given by the
ladies of the First Universalist church in
their vestry. next Tuesday promises to
tions will he elaborate and as the name
implies, the prevailing color will be in
lavender tints. All the ladies will be
eowned in lavender. There will be plenty
Of good things on sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
A FREQUENT VISITOR.
President Taft Very Often Journeys to
New York City.

New York, March 10.-President
Taft viii make his third visit in five
weeks to this city on March %, when
he will come to make two addresses.
The first Will be before the American
Peace fandin Arbitration League on
NAVAL Armament I'M It's Relation to
the Preservation of Peace" The sec
ond address will be at the banquet OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Seats are already selling for "A Trip 20
Chinatown" The cast includes w. A.
Turber, w. A. Murtaugh. II. l.. Lord and
John Wilson, Jr.. of Bath, Fl. A. Huse.
George Moore, Mary Brisk. Hazel Hen
derson, Gladys Potter. Ethel wilkins and
Dixie Norris of Gardiner The show is
booked for March II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

The large exc feet plate glass window of
r. IL Cummings store In Randolph was
broken Thursday forenoon. Morris Cold
berg was rolling n wheel along the side
walk and it got away from him and land.
cd in the window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

The Woman Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Societies of Highland Avenue
NJ. E. church met Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. J. r. Clifford at the parson-
age. Plans We're made for the Easter
sale and the following committees
named Entertainment. Mrs. +. L.
Moore and Mrs. L. G. Dill: food table.
Mrs. Oscar McCausland. Mrs. w. Q.
Cobb, Miss Mabel Stoddard; fancy
table. the officers of the two societies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

the New York Republican County
Club. On May q President Taft will
again be in the city en- route to Pas
sale. n. j., Is miles away, where he
is to make q speech.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Cleveland. Ohio. March 10.--The price
of live hogs made new high record
here today, when with jump Of Is
cents from yesterdays price sales ,werc
made at s10.75 per hundred pounds.
Dealers say that the scarcity Of hogs
on the hoof may cause q Sl1 market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Chicago, March 10.--The price of live
hogs here is RAPIDLY approaching tho
Civil War times level. a fresh advance
today carrying the figures up to 5000
Il hundred weight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

The ladies of John Il. Hubbard Nation
al Relief Corps held a very successful
Cooked Fooo and Apron sale yesterday
in the store recently vacated by J. c.
Whittier & Co. on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Mrs Ella r. Carter, who has been ill at
the home of her son. Walter S. Carter.
"A Second street, from bronchial pneumo-
MIA. is very much improved. Her physi-
clan pronounces her out of danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Tho funerals of the late John Me
Cam and the late Thomas McCabe
wereheld from the Home chapel at
p. NJ. Thursday. Rev. FIR. Michigan con-
Quoting the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

The pool game this evening at Foye's
between the Gardiner and Augusta
teams in the Tri City League Will be
the last scheduled game. Whichever
team wins will win the championship
Of the league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

The members of the Eureka Club
, held their weekly meeting yesterday
with Mrs. Herbert Smith Farming
dale and preparations were made for
1.-THE annual Easter sale March 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
Foye's Wonders Prove W onderfuI.

Foye's Wonders and Weeks Trimmers
held a redhOt bowling contest Thursday
evening at the local alleys. Foye's WON
ders proved true to their name and won
our by % points. The detailed score:
ECyE'S LVONDEpc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Company 4, md Inf. n. G. s. NJ.
will have q benefit night at the Coli
scum Monday evening. March II. with
features all tending towards military
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Miss Ora d. Harrington of Winthrop has
been elected to teach Grades " and V
in the Plummer street school the next
term. the grades taught by Miss Sarah
NJ. JeWett, who has resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

The funeral of the late Mrs. Caroline
+. Clough will take place from the
Friends church in Manchester at > O'Clock
this afternoon Rev. I. Warren Hawkes.
will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

A. w. Curtis returned to his home in
Ellsworth Thursday afternoon after a
business trip To this city. While here he
was the guest Of Frank f.. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

The No Name Club of Randolph was
pleasantly entertained last evening at
the home of Miss Thrcsa Bowling.
The time was passed as usual with
sewing and fancy work. The hostess
served delicious refreshments and the
meeting was one of the most enjoyable
vet held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Miss Florence Hunt. principal of the
Bingham High school, was in the city
Thursday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

1t is understood That Joseph MOultOn
of Randolph is 20 erect Il fine residence
this spring and summer on the site
of the buildings burned this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Mrs. w. w. Kelley gave Il l o'clock
luncheon Thursday afternoon to par
.ty of ladies. Bridge was played af-
terWard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
Well, Who Likes
Pork, Anyway?

Indianapolis. Ind. March 10.-Live
hogs sold here today at $11.10 hum
dred pounds. an increase of 40 cents
over yesterdays high prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Hugh Eirkwood of the Engineers
Corrs at West Point has returned TO
his post. after passing a furlough ut
his nome on the Hallowell road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

The proposition of laying silent
pavements in the streets around
schoolhouses is being considered by
the London authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Pittsburg. March 10.-The price Of
prime heavy weight hogs again SCARED
skyward today, quotations at the local
stockyards being bulletined at 5000
per hundred weight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

The plasterlng of the new Bank build
ing has been completed and the place is
now being put in order to receive the
and the bank furniture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Buffalo, March 10.-Heavy and me-
dium hogs brought $1,000 to 81 here
today, O new high record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Mrs. +. T.. Frost ana her sister, Miss
Ruby True oi Monmouth, were guests
Wednesday of Mrs. Frank Rlaisdell
Mt. Vernon street, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Mrs. Robert \. Joscelyn of BiddeforC
arrived in the city yesterday to be the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Lewis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Samuel H. Powers of Bath. Me. late
Co. NJ, 1st Me. II. A., formerly Il mem
Der # the Home. has been re-admitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

John Healey. late Co. +. 42d and Co.
F. l9Oth Pa. Inf, has been dropped
from the rolls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Miss Adams, the evangelist, will
preach at the Sunday afternoon union
service in the Johnson Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

The +. r. W. Whist Club was enter
tanned Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Fred w Files, Washington ave-
me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ". Lapham of
Cambridge, Mass, are visiting relatives in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Don Bradstreet returned Thursday
from a threeweeks trip to Jackman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day. Capt. G.. A. l.
Snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
SOUTH GARDINER.

The w. r. r. Club will meet this even
ing with Mrs AL Crossman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
.HAIloWELL.,
Ladies Of Relief Corps
Hold Successful Sale.
Interior Of Bank Building A.
most Ready for Finishing.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Roberts Off on
Trip to Europe...Loeal lettings.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. y. Bradeen of Mexi-
co. Me-, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs A. F.
Morse, Academy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Owing to the hall being otherwise en-
gagged. the Social Club of the Modern
Woodmen will not hold its dance this
evening and hereafter will be held on
Thursday evenings instead of Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Erwin is well known here, as for
years he conducted the shoe store on
Brook street Last Saturday night he
decided to 60 TO the automobile show
in Boston and also visit his mother in
Salem He left this city early sunday
morning and arrived at the home Of
his mother as stated in the item. The
friends of Mr.. Erwin at the upper
part of the city have little fear as II
his safety, as he mentioned TO several
before his departure his intentions
Many Of lis friends. with whom Mr..
Erwin mentioned mis- trip, know well
his habits and that he will turn up
safely. Several Of these were inter-
viewed last evening and al We're of
the same opinion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11
b'ls'' GARDINER,
The Years Record Of Local
Municipal Court
1xoFuneEaIs..- The Revival Ser.
v|ces---Socieiy Matters.
Rolling Wheel Smashes q Plate
Glass window In Randolph.

Gardiner D. Sloman of Monmouth was
visitor in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Schools close today for the two week.
Easter vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

Miss Annie Lawton went to Yarmouth
Tuesday for an extended stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

ua. Msys,i6IaIine LittlstisId. 81
'ss,sGsss Eysssns. AZ T. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-11

wife. The. only plans that she made
known were TO visit his sister in East
Boston and TO attend the auto show in
Boston.
Monday morning he left home to go
to Glover's shoe factory. where he
was foreman for several years. From
that moment he has not been heard
from by his relatives.
The missing man is 90 years of age,
with dark brown hair, medium COM
plexion. and is about feet in height
He wore a gray suit, gray overcoat
and black derby hat.