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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-02-17
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
of the
Citizens Bank.

At Henderson, in the State of North Caro-
lima. at the close of business
Jan. 31st 1910.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-02-17
Grimes--Smoot.

Cards have been issued to the
marriage of Miss Ida Louise Smoot
to Mr. William l.. Grimes OfSpartan-
bnrg, S. C., the nuptials to be celebra-
ted at the home of Mr. Walter B.
Ryan, uncle of the bride-to-be, in
Lynchburg, Va, on next Thursday
evening Miss SmOOt who is Familiarity
known as ''DOllie" among her Hen
dersOn friends, is a neice of Mrs. C.. A.
Lewis, and is well and popularity
known here. Miss Aileen Lewis will
be maid of honor. The cards read
as follows:
Mr. and Mrs Walter B. Ryan
requests the pleasure of your
company at the marriage of their neice
Miss Ida Louise SmOOt
Mr. William Lawrence Grimes
on Thursday evening, February the
twenty fourth nineteen-hundred and ten
at six o'clock,
Windyknowe
Lynchburg Virginia.
after March the fifteenth
ia Mills Avenue
Spartanburg South Carolina.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-02-17

I,1HEAGE PLANTS-All the best va
r.oties Of early cabbage plants for
sale. Grown out doors. lin South Caro-
lima. arrlimatcI and ready to start off
r., GROWING. A. J. CHEEK,
Henderson, y. G.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-02-17
Death of a Bright Little Boy.
Contributed.

Contributed.
William Woodlief, the nine year old
son of Mr. W. C. WoOdlief of the Hender-
son Cotton Mills, who was carried to a
hospital in Richmond, on Friday to be
operated on for appendicitis, died in that
place Sunday night and was brought
home Monday for burial. He was ac-
companied by his father and DR.. Fenner,
and although the operation was success
full, the little boy was of such frail con,
stitution. that he only survived few
hours. He was an unusually bright and
lovable little fellow, and his family have
the sympathy of their friends in their sad
bereavement
Interment was made Tuesday after
noon at ElmwOOd cemetery
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-02-17

A few minutes delay in treating some cases
OF Group. even the length of time it takes to
go for doctor often proves dangerous. The
safest way is to keep Chamberlain Cough
Remedy in the house. and at the first indi-
cation OF Group give the child dose. Pleas
ant to take and always cures. Sold by all
DEALER
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-02-17
Delayed Attention Costs Honey.

Your house wears out if not painted.
1t costs more to repair it than it costs
to paint it. 1t don't cost much to paint
with the l.. 4 NJ Paint, because 4 gal
Ions of l.. & NJ. Paint, and 3 gallons OF
Linseed Oil makes seven gallons of ready
for-use paint at cost OF about $3.50
per gallon. You can mix yourself Thir-
ty-fve years use in every part of the Uni
ted States proves it. Atlantic City (
| Pittsburg Fence Tests. made by the
Master Painters Association prove, it.
Sold by Merville Dorsey, druggist, Hen
derson.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-02-17
VERY LOW PRICES.

On Lumber, Lime, Shingles
Doors. Windows, Frames, Oak
Nantels, Tiles, Cahill Crates.
TOHN B. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-02-17

II YOU viii Just take KOdol now and then
you need not fear or hesitate to eat all the
-ood od that you want, for k0dol will di-
80 whatever you eat. kodol is for weak
Iha sour stomachs kodoI is nleasant To
sah'' and 1t Is guaranteed to give relief at
ono. Sold by all Druggists.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
JUDSON HARMON, OF ONO, FOR PRESIDENT
BRICK OUR STREETS.

We heard many speak favoraby
th proposed plan brick the the main business district
there appears be little opposition it. Many. however,
aborng under idea requires election
do this such All that necessary for tie
Council by ordinance order the work done in territory by
the aDung the pave
directed. While anticipate opposition the part
~ property owner since an mpro een would add greatly
property should the ordinance complied with the
y have the work done and has lien against
operty for its debt
Brick of the most up-todae
e cities in the and sincerely hope City Fathers
will this proposition at earliest practicable
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
w ELL DONE.

Every citizen city indebted the members of the
Sewer Commission for the capable and pansakng in which
they supervised the sanitary SYSTEM
which will be ready days For nearly year
zeouy safeguared and
of their unSe efforts the employed by the City inspect
the system when competed has pronounced rstcass every
respect The Commission composed the following knOwn
business philosophical citizens W. : Lloyd c. H. Bryan
". Thompson 9. c. Chena1 and w. A. Samues Especial
mention should be made of the taken this work by Mayor
Samue r. g. Kern who acted of the Commission
AM City Attorney W. c. Hamilton. Having faithfully performed
important the all citizens gentlemen
thank
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
MeSterner MOOeS and Wins a
Charming Girl.

A quiet marriage was solem-
niZed at the home of the brides
mother. Mrs. J. W. b. Scobee.
last Thursday. when Miss Emma
Peck Scohee became the wife of
Mr.. Oscar jacobson. of Denver.
Col. The marriage ceremony was
performed at ; O'Clock by the Rev.
II. ID. Clark. and was witnessed
by a large number of relatives and
friends. The young people will
spend several days here and will
then 90 to Denver. where they
will reside. The bride is very
handsome and attractive girl. 1t
was while she was visiting in the
west with her mother that she met
her husband. Mr.. jacobson is a
popular and well to do business
man. Mr.. and Mrs. jacobson
were the recipients of many pres
en-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
RiIey-StaffOrd WcddiaQ.

The marriage of Miss Myrtle
Thomas Riley. of Morehead, to
Mr.. G. Julian Stafford, of this
city, took place Thursday evening,
Nov. "a, 1910, at the Methodist
church in Morehead.
Miss Riley is the beautiful and
talented daughter of Judge and
Mrs. j. w. Riley, and has a large
number of friends in this city,
who wish her much happiness in
her married life.
Miss Fannie Miller Robertson,
of this city, was the maid of
honor, and Mr.. Stanley Brown,
also of this city, acted as one of
the ushers. The other ushers
were Win Wrigley, Joe Watkins,
and Chas. Riley. B. s. Wilson
was the best man. The couple re-
ceived many handsome and costly
gifts.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
OlyINGSVIlIt NOTES.

Thos. McClintock, stock trader,
bought of John Doyle a pair OF
mules for S475, and in less than
ten inmates resold them for 500.
This is the highest price paid Tor
a pair of mules here this year.
Mrs. Susan Harding. aged ~
years. died of old age at her home
near this town.
Robert Cpulthard. Sc years old,
died at his home in Owingsvllle OF
inhrmities of old age. MIR. Coul-
lhard was Canadian by birth.
but had made Owingsville his
home since Young manhood. he
was lawyer by profession. had
been California '49-er and had
served as Clerk of the Bath
County Court two terms. soon
after the Civil war he was APP
pointed Register in Bankruptcy
which office he held until it was
abolished. His district embraced
nearly half the counties in the
State. One daughter survives
him.
Dealers are buying and ship
ping corn from Lexington tO
Owingsville, as they can get it de
livered here at nearly IA collar on
the barrel cheaper than they cal
get the home product.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
SHOP EARLY.

- little three weeks Claus will make his annual
visit Our merchants have the best and largest line
goods here before is quite unnecessary spend
going larger cities buy greater price, you
get right here home The purchasing public however, will
find advantageous shop early. In addition
having the pick Of the lot
and better satisfaction obtained Many people habit
Of buying early If you do not belong that class suppose
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

Governor Wilson began his rehabilitation the Republican
Party last week bv psong eleven negroes serving the
penenary for numbering white and shooting another
Webster If he has undertaken the overcoming
official Democratic majority of in the Congressional
in Kentucky shall be surprised his having pen
paralysis at any time
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
Governors Meet.

The Governors Conference con-
vened in Frankfort Yesterday.
Twenty-four States besides Ken
lucky were represented. The
distinguished guests will divide
their time with Frankfort and
Louisville. Extensive prepare
tons have been made for their en-
tertainment.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

being foegone conclusion that the Governor
lucky will be Democrat, fail the necessity Republic
contemporaries wasting much valuable space discussing
availability of various aspants for this empty honor.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

Buy interviewer, 6 pair sOx in a
holiday box at $50.
Walsh Bros.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

1t is useless to leave Mt. Ster-
ling to buy anything in the jew
elrv line for Christmas, as John
W. Jones has as complete and at
tractive stock as any store in the
country.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

Dressed ducks and chickens al
Greenwade's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
StOfer Heirs Sell Farm.

The heirs of Mrs. Richard Sto-
fer have sold their farm on the
Grassy Lick pike to Mr.. Shields
Cunningham, of Clark county, for
1925 per acre. The farm contains
100 acres. is well improved and is
nicely located. Possession March
/. 1911.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

New seeded raisens, figs, nuts.
dates and currants at Nanarsdell's
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

With base ball. foot ball and election by the terrible
Lexington Leader
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

See our S15 Suits and Over
coats. Punch & Graves.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
James T. Hughes Buys Paper In
Arkansas.

James f. Hughes, former State
printer, and for a number of years
proprietor of one of the leading
job-printing establishments in Lex
ington, will leave in a few days to
engage in the publishing and print
ing business in Arkansas.
Mr.. Hughes has bought the
Democrat-News a weekly news
paper published at Warren, Ark.
and expects to take charge of the
plant on January /. Connected
with the newspaper is we'll
equipped job plant, which Mr..
Hughes will also operate in con-
nection with the publication of the
paper.
Mr. Hughes is an old Mt. Sterl-
ing boy and his many friends in
this city sincerely hope that dame
fortune may smile on him in the
Southwest.
We are proud of the line of
Christmas goods we will display.
John w Jones.
Come to Walsh Bros. for Bath
Robes.
StetsOn and YOuman hats
Punch & Graves.
A few twO-year-Old country
hams at Vanarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

The Arthur Miles, the murderer from the Hon
knse Asylum shows cOncusvey that Kentucky sorey
of institution which safely alleged
insane criminals
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
OwingSvilIe Man Has Narrow
ESCAPE from Oea.h.

l.. ID. Brother. dry goods mer-
chant of OwingsviIle, was in the act
of putting lump of coal of consid-
cradle size in the stove in his store
when he noticed that the lump
would make more fire than he
wanted at that time and split the
piece of coal. when he was sur
prised at finding newspaper in
side the lump, where there had
been no apparent opening. He
called in friend and with him be-
gan an examination and found the
coal charged with perhaps two
pounds of giant powder, and the
opening carefully tamped with
clay which had been hidden by
the coal dust. 1t is supposed that
the powder was an unexploded
charge put in by a miner, and of
course overlooked.
The charge of powder was
sufficient to have wrecked Mr..
Brothers store and probably
would have killed everyone near it.
had it exploded. Mr.. Brother is
still rejoicing over his second
thought" which prompted him to
split the lump of coal.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
for Rent.

The storeroom occupied by W
A. Samuels.
II. Clay Mckee & Sons.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

Olives. pickles, lettuce at
Greenwade's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

Come to Walsh Bros. for Bath
Robes.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

We are proud of the line of
Christmas goods we will display.
John w Jones.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

New evaporated peaches. april
cots. apples and pears at Nanars-
deli's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30

Knox and Jno. B. Stetson hats
at Walsh Bros.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-11-30
StetsOn and YOuman hats
Punch q Graves.

A few twO-year-Old country
hams at Vanarsdell's.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-23
SENATE WILL PROBE
L0RIMER'S ELECTION
SENATOR BURROWS GIVES ASSUR-
ANCE OF SPEEDY ACTION.
BORAH'S MOTION CALLS FOR I'M
MEDIATE PROCEDURE.

WASUINGTON, u. G.. June 2O.-Ih"
last preliminary step looking to an in
vcstigation Of the charges against Sena-
tor Lormcr of Illinois was taken by
the Senate today when it adopted roso-
luton providing for an inquiry.
Senator Borah sought to have the rcso-
luton SO amended az 10 direct that the
inquiry shall proceed Immediately, but
his motion TO that effect was voted down.
In presenting amendment, Mr. Borah
argued that expedition was necessary
both in the interest of Senator Iormcr
and the public, and he stated that he be
licvcd such instruction necessary be
cause of past delays in such cases. He
said, however, that he intended no re.
Election on the committee on privileges
and elections, which will have the investi-
CATION in hand
Senator Burrows, who is chairman of
the committee, however, interpreted the
amendment as Il reflection and promised
that there would be no occasion for such
direction az the amendment implied.
CHICAGO, H., June 2O-Judgc Me
Surly today OvCrrucd motion to take
the case Of Lee o. Neil Browne. charged
with hribing Legislators to vote for Scna-
tor Lorimer, from the jury. The court
declined 10 exclude the testimony of Rep
rcscntativcs White, Beckrmeyer and
Link. all of whom have testified to re-
ceiyinG $1,000 for their votes for l.nrimcr.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-23
CARS LEAP TRESTLE
AND JUST MISS AUTO
EIGHT ARE PILED UP ON WATER
TOWN PLANK ROAD.
GO OR BRIDGE WHILE MACHINE
PASSES UNDER 1T.

MILWA L EE, Wis, June % Spe,
rial. l-Leaping from 4O-foot trestIe after
coupling pin broke, eight loaded dump
cars, working on the NorthW Western
railroads belt line extension near Elm
Grove. fell onto the Watertown plank
road. narrowly missing an automobile.
The autoistS We're passing along at n
lair rate of speed when a warning shout
from the workman caused them to put on
full speed. They dashed under the frame
work lust in time to miss the flying cars.
The cars were the property of the John
MafSh Contracting company, Chicago,
which is doing the grading for the North
W estern railroad. The engine was pull
ing the ears up 4 rather steep grade
when Il coupling PIN broke. The ears
started down hill. When they struck
the trestle they lurched to one side and
Went over. One man, who was on the
first car, jumped as soon as the ears
broke away.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-23
REFUNDS STOCK FUNDS.
Cincinnati Agent Turns Back Money
Paid for Shares in United Wire
less Company.

CINCINNATI, O., June 17.-Many
Cucinnatans have had returned to them
In the past few days checks or money
representing their investments in the
United Wireless Telegraph company.
whose officers were arrested by govern
ment officers Wednesday on charges of
mlsusing the malls. 1t is estimated that
about $4,000 worth of the stock had
been sold III this city.
Recently an order was issued 10y the
wireless company for the sale of com
mon stock under certain conditions. The
stockholders Of record were to he en-
titled TO shares of common ut $50 each
until June Is, after which the shares
were TO be open to all patrons alike.
Following the arrests of the company
officers the local agent at once annullcd
al transactions made under this arrange
mcut and sent back the payments
whether in money or checks. The
amount of this refund is said to have
been considerable.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-23
WALSH NAMES STAFF.
Department Commander of Wisconsin G.
A. R. Announces List of AS
siStantS in Work

Department Commander Frank \.
Walsh. Wisconsin G.. \. r., has com
pletcd the selection of his staff, as fol-
lows:
Department inspector, Hiram J. Smith,
Racine; chief mastering officer, Ievcrett {,
Hall, River Falls; Judge advocate, ;, A.
Douglas, Monroe; chief of statf, George l..
Thomas, Milwaukee.
The balance of the staff heretofore
appointed are as follows:
Assistant adiutant general, !. A, Wat
rous, Milwaukee,: assistant quartermaStcl
general Fred 4. Bird, Madison; department.
patriotic Instructor, J. W Rood, Madison
The visiting committee for this term
will consist of Judge j. ). Anderson
Manitowoc, and former GOV. w
-. Hoard, Fort Atkinson.
The department commander will in
clude in his next general order Il plan
for the organization of Sunshine club
in each post the object of which will
be to have on hand at all times a vol
untary fund with which to purchase
flowers to be sent sick comrades.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-23
AGED TWINSHiP BROKEN
DEATH SEPARATES FAMOUS WIS
CONSIN SISTERS.
Made Heroic Effort to Live to Eighty
sixth Anniversary of Birth
Survivor Frustrated.

APPLETON, Wis, Jane 20 Spe-
cialI.-Nrs. Barbara Benot, one OF
what is said To have been the oldest
twins in Wisconsin ana probably IN the
country, died at her home here last
night, after making an heroic effort to
survive in order to celebrate with her
sister their eighty-s Nth birthday ami
versary which occurred on June 10.
Mrs. BenoitS sister Mrs Agnes Schae-
fer. is Frustrated at the death and it is
feared she may not recover.
BERLIN-WhiIe working in a ravine on a
farm four miles southeast of Berlin, men
unearthed large pieces of heavy metal.
which when tested proved to be rich IN
lead Several of the hands found small
pieces. and later, when a little digging
was done, over Il buShel of ore was taken
from the ground with more remaining one
piece weighed fourteen pounds ANA was
pure lead.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-23
STUDIES CHILD LABOR.
Commissioner Beck Recommends Changes
in Condition in Wisconsin.

MADISON. Wis, June 2O.-Joseph D.
Beck commissioner of labor and indus
trial statistics in Wisconsin, has just
cases II COCO chiIfrHSnf TSrking undcI
state permits in Wisconsin, and sum
marzes his conclusions in the following
recommendation 10 the governor
4 broader discretion should be rcposed in
the state agents and officers in the refusal
To issue permits to work.
broadening of the system Of public in
truction-cspecially the extension of all
phases of industrial education.
\ maximum working day of eight hours
for children, which Wisconsin must adopt
II she would overtakc the states OF most
progressive labor legislati ion.
The requirement Of Il minimum number OF
years of school attendance before n permit
can be issued. In this respect, also, Wis
consn Lays behind other states.
Stricter responsibility on the part of EN-
ployers for the physical and moral environ
incnt OF the children they hire.
4 more yigCro IS enforcement of the tru-
ancy law.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-23
DELAY Rough Fish SEEMING.

MADISON, Wis, June 2o.-State
Game Warden G. W. Rickeman has de-
cided not to issue any licenses for sem
ing rough fish in the waters of the state
until July 10, in order TO protect bass
eggs now in process of Matching Here
tofore these licenses were issued on and
after June |. The law gives the game
warden discretionary authority regard
ing the issuing of these licenses. The
game warden also has decided not to
issue any licenses Of this character to
persons ever convicted of violating the
fish - same laws.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-23
Left Denounces Governor.
PARR WILLGET 100000.
Deputy Who Assisted Government in I'm
earthing Sugar Frauds VIII
Dc II z v q 7 UTIs
vT,:..E e ~

WASHINGTON, ID. C., June is
Richard Parr, the customs deputy at
New York, who materially assisted the
government in recovering over 100000
in the sugar undcrweighinG frauds is to
be given . reward of 100000.
The decision to yewah parr in the
amount named was reached at a confer
cuce between President Taft and Secre-
tary MacNeagh. Parr discovered the Sc
cret spring on the docks of the Amer
lean Sugar Refining company, by which
the underweighing practice was carried
ON. The final discoveries of fraud were
made in 1901, since which time the gov
eminent has been engaged in collecting
the duties out of which it had been de-
fraudcd.
There were two other claimants with
Parr Tor reward, Edwin !. Anderson and
Charles NJ. Daily. Attorney General
Wickcrsham, however, had held that
Palr alone was entitled to compensation
from the moiety fund.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-23
Leads to Richards Step.
FLlRTS WITH DEATH:
BOY PAYS PENALTY
Pennsylvania Youngster Bets on Facing
Engine on Trestle and Foot
Catches in Guard Rail.

pUNXSUTAWNEY. Pa, June IL
Little John Allison, aged I, Of this place,
firtcd with death and lost his life. With
John Sugars, aged I, he was walking
across q trestle on the Buffalo, Rochcs-
ter & Pittsburg railroad here when they
saw a fast freight coming.
Il will bet you | can face the engine
on this trestle longer than you can, >"
said Sugars 10 his friend.
mo, you can't" said Allison.
The boys then stood on the guard rail
ing on the trestle ready to jump when
the engine sped near them. As the train
got within 10 feet of the boys, Sugars
jumped from the trestle down an en-
bankment, Allison waited an instant
and when he attempted to jump his foot
slipped from the guard rail and he felI
on the track in, front of the engine,
which ran over him, crushing him to
death
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-06-23
M0T0RMAN HERO DYING
OFFERS LIFE TO SAVE TWO GIRLS
FROM DEATH.
Clasps Broken Feed Wire with Newspa-
per When Passengers Come Too
Near While Watching Repairs.

WASHINGTON, y. G.. June 20
Charles Diver mOtorman, lies dying
in a local hospital from injuries he sus-
tanned Sunday while cndeavoriuE to save
passengers of his car from deadly
broken feed wire. While overhead re-
pairs were in progress, passengers left
the cars and two young women ap-
preached too near the suffering strand
Diver saw the danger, leapcd forward,
brushed them aside and with news
paper in his hand, seized the wire. The
current hurled him oack against his car
aud his clothing burst into flames BY
ISLANDERS bore Diver 10 the bank Of the
Potomac river, but il was long after he
reached the hospital that he became con
sclous. Then his wife, who had been a
mother but two weeks and who had risen
10 be at at his side, was told that there
was little chance Of recovery.