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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Falls Dead in Court Room.

AS the cases of John J. Keane, P.
J. Needham and T. T. O'Leary, the in
surance solicitors charged with con-
spiracy to defraud life insurance COM
panies, were called in the police court
in Louisville, George D. Sparks, a real
estate dealer, fell dead in the court
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
SAVED BY NURSES.

Eighteen Patients Carried from Hos
pftaI in Savannah, Ga.
Bravery of the nurses in Parkview
Sanitarium, Savannah, Ga. probably
prevented a fatal fire. Eighteen pa
tients were carried from the burning
wing, of the hospital, the nurses saw
ing some of the sick after fighting
their way through thick smoke in close
proximity to flames.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Freezes on Club Veranda.

Michael Geary was found frozen to
death on the veranda of the Apawamis
Club near Post Chester, one of the best
known golf clubs in the country, by
Sydney Lawton, president of the club.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
utu urop 2s Mfdshipmen.

Twenty-eight midshipmen have beer
fonnd deficient in .neir studies as a
result of the semi-annual examiaa-
lions, Just concluding at Annapolis,
and will be dropped from the service
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Loss to Orange Crop Is Heavy.

Damage to oranges in California by
the heavy frosts of six weeks ago is
much greater than supposed. Some ex.
perts say a third of the crop is frozen,
which means a direct loss of many mil
lions as well as injury for years to
come.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Death Takes Bomb Suspect.

Prof. Martin Ekenburg, the Swedish
scientist, who, on being arrested in
London last fall charged with com
plicity in several bomb outrages in
Sweden, became temporarily insane
but was later committed for extradi-
ton to Sweden, died suddenly in Brix-
ton jail. The cause of his death is
officially attributed to apoplexy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
BIG FOUR TO BUILD BIG SHOPS
Railroad Now Has Investment of
100000 in One Indiana Town.

S3,OOO,000 in One Indiana Town.
Car shops, to cost more than ST.
100000, are to be built by the Big
Four Railroad at Beech Grove, near
Indianapolis, according to an an
nouncement by William Garstang, su-
perintendent of motive power. Twelve
buildings are planned and they will
be ready for. occupancy within a year.
The erection of the shops will bring
the amount invested by the Big Four
at Beech Grove to about $4,000
and will give employment to $500 ad-
ditional men
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Labor Chief Burna Dies.

Simon Burns, former president of
the Window Glass Workers Of America
and one of the best-known labor lead
ers in the world, died at the South
Side Hospital in Pittsburg, aged 55
wears
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Cell for Pastor-Abduetor.

The Rev. Wallace NJ. Stuckey, for
merly pastor of a Williamsburg, Kan,
church, was denied new trial ana
sentenced to from one to five years il
the penitentiary. He was convicted of
abducting Miss Lorena Sutherland,
17-year-old choir singer in his church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
rs Killed In Collision.

One man was killed and two others
were injured when north-bohnd pas
senger train on the Southern Railway
struck an open switch at Waddy, KY,
and crashed into freight train. E. A.
Dudley, passenger, of Louisville, is
dead
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Drops Dead in Church Pew

At the momen- that his daughter
and grandson were confirmed in All
Saints Episcopal Church in Cleveland,
George J. Keidel, aged 60, sank dead
to the floor in the pew where he was
standing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Take Bank Head as Forger.

F. A. Raiders, president of the Peo-
pies State Bank in Lakota, n. D.,
which was recently closed by the State
bank examiner, was arrested on a
charge Of forgery. He was released
under $500 bond
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Kius Family of Five.

William Ruckheim, a farmer living
four miles from Parker's Prairie,
Mimi, shot and killed his wife and
four children and then shot himself.
He is in a serious condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17

The jury disagreed as to the guilt
or innocence of Mrs. Ford, charged
with Matchmaking C. F. Warriner.
Chicago high schools are honey
combed with fraternity chapters de-
spite the Board of Education's ban.
The Pope rejected audience with for
mer Vice President Fairbanks because
he addressed the Metnodists in Rome
big Tim" Sullivan, Tammany boss
of New York's Bowery, made his an
nual distribution of 5000 pairs Of
shoes and stockings to the poor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Mine Explosion kills Six

An explosion caused by windy shot
in mine No. of the Stearns Coal Com.
pany, Stearns, Ky, killed six men. The
hosting machinery was not damaged
and no difficulty was found in recoy
ering the bodies
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17

James A. Baker, of Attleboro. Mass,
and two women whose names are not
known, were killed, and Russell A. Tai
bot of New York was fatally injured
when a Denver trolley car crashed in
TO an automobile in which five persons
were riding.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Telephones, Then Kills Self.

On the sixth anniversary of the muir.
der of her mother and the suicide of
her father, Frances D. Floerckey OF
Philadelphia telephoned to her attor.
ney that she intended to kill herself
and then fired a bullet into her heart
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Nebraska Bank Is Robbed.

The bank of Memphis, Neb., was rob
bed and all the cash in the vaults Sc
cured. The amount taken has not yet
been ascertained, but it ran into the
thousands of dollars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Rohert Taft Is Rest SchoI,r

Robert Alphonso Taft, son of the
President, won the 1910 vote. as the
best scholar in the senior class at Yale.
He had led the class during most of
the course
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
Girl Kills Self Over ORES.

After disagreement with her moth
er over the purchase of a dress pat
tern, Cora Brown, 16 years old, the
daughter of a farmer, strangled her.
self to death in the Brown home near
Hot Springs, Ark.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
killed in $4,000 Bank Fir.

Three persons were killed in a fire
which destroyed the First National
Bank building in Jersey Shore. Pa
The fire did $4,000 damage
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17
SEVEN KILLED IN CAR.
.otorman Runs Too Close to Dyna-

Motorman Runs Too Close to Dyna-
mite Charge.
Needless of the warning of a fore
man in charge of excavating opera
lions along the line of the private
motor road from Kelvin 20 the Ray
Copper mines in Arizona, tne motor
man of a gasoline car ran in close to
a suffering fuse of heavy charge Of
dynamite, and the car and it's seven oc-
cupants were blown to atoms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17

The Louisville and Nashville Rail
road will shortly take over the proper
ties Of the Tennessee Central, accord
ing to a rumor in Nashville, based on
report of a New York conference be-
tween H. Clay Pierce and Milton H
Smith.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17

Gus johnson, aged 43, and Carl Carl
son, aged %, were found dead from
gas poisoning in Minneapolis room
house. Their deaths were acciden-
I'll
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17

Charles S. Cummings, a Boston bro
ker, was sentenced at Cambridge,
Mass, to from five to eight years in
prison for larceny and uttering forg-
ed note Town Treasurer John B. Lom-
bard, of birmingham, Mass, having
turned States evidence.
Carbolic acid given in mistake for q
toochache remedy by the wife Of Rev.
John T. Greene to her little son,
caused his death at their home near
Kidder, n. Y.
Gift Of $4,000 to Cornell University
from Andrew Carnegie was announced
to enlarge the laboratory for chemical
research if 100 additional students can
be enrolled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-17

Hide bound-Leather trunks.
Chicago eagle., 1910-07-30
BUSINESS NOTES.

The Fair Is Chlcago's foremost de-
partment store and ID also the safest
It abounds with splendid assortments
Of merchandise exclusively for the use
of men.
Chicago eagle., 1910-07-30

The Rienzi Cafe and Garden, 1900
Diversey boulevard, corner Evanston
avenue and Clark street, Is one of the
most pleasant and enjoyable resorts
in tho city. It Is first class in every
respect, conducted in a most respect.
able and orderly fashion. and patron
ICED by the very best class of people.
Concert every evening and Sunday
afternoon.
Chicago eagle., 1910-07-30

One Of the foremost concerns Of its
kind In Chicago Is the Lake Building
Material Company. Everything In tho
way Of lime. cement, rubble. crushed
stone. plasters. lath. sand. sewer pipe.
etc., 10 handled by this big arm. Matt.
A. Mueller 10 president. John Colon.
biewski 10 treasurer. and q. Withall
IL secretary. Once and yards. are ct
2l44 West eth street.
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importance at all.

importance at all.
 'I would like" said MT. Benson. "for you to inform us as to your rela- tions with the Van Norman house. hold. Have you been long acquaint- ed with Miss Van Norman?"
 About two years," replied Miss Morton, with a snapping together of her teeth, which was one of her many peculiarities of manner.
 And how did the acquaintance come about?"
 ''Her uncle and I were friends many years ago." said Miss Morton. "I knew Richard Van Norman be- fore Madeleine was born. We quar- relied, and I never saw him again. After his death Madeleine wrote to me, and several letters passed be- tween us. At her invitation L made a short visit here about 8 year ago. Again, at her invitation, I came here yesterday to be present at her we'd ding"
 Miss Morton's manner, though quiet, betokened repressed excitement rather than suppressed emotion. In no way did her hard, bright eyes show grief or sorrow, but they flash. ed in a way that indicated high nerv- ous pressure.
 Did you know that you were to inherit this house and a large sum of money at Miss Van Norman's death 9" the question was thrown at her so suddenly that Miss Morton almost gasped.
 She hesitated for an appreciable instant, then with a sudden snap of her strong, angular jaw, she said, 'No!"
 "You had no intimation of it what ever?''
 "No." Again that excessive decis ion of manner, which to Fessenden's mind, at least, stultified rather than corroborated the verity of her state. ment.
 But Coroner Benson expressed no doubt of his witness, but merely said casually:
 econtinued on Page s)
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RAILROADS
X/zH h;k XszzsxHzXg,d
 /AAEZRZAOL APRIL 6, 1910 Trains Leave Bridgeport as
 Follows:

.5:1s. t5:4s. ts:24. f7:17. .7:ls. ts:ss. sS:51. 9:06. s10:00, t11:05 A. M.- s12.2S. s1:1SQ. '1:4s. s2:27, 2:oo. s4:13. 5:07, "5:27. SIP. 's:29. s7:3o.
 s13 ssss :4as siSs .51s P ts:ss 2e:oS A. M.-t12:30, "2:22, '2:27. .4:13. 5:o7, .5:27. ts:45. '7:so. 's:11. 's:ss. s'fs FoR WASHINGTON, via Harlem River-s12:30 (daily) A. M.; s1:1s s.5o 9:5s. .s:a1, s:25. .1o:4s. .ii:ss A M.-12:16, "12:3o. 1850. s2:z9. .s:2s, .3:4e. s4:25. 4:57. s:37. se:3o. .s:54. 7:1o. '7:32. 's:1. t11:54 P. M sUNDAYs-.12:s2. .1:41. s;1s, s:43. .s.ao. .s:54, 7:1s, s7:s2. ss:47. '1o:os
 FOR BOSTON, via New London and Providence-s1:41, $50, "11:33 A. M.-.2:2s, "3:4s. "4:25, 'e:54 P. M-sUNDAYs-.1:41. '11:ss A. M. -.2:2o, s4:25, s6:54 P. Nj.
 FOR BOSTON, via Hartford and wiIlimantic-s9:21 A. M.-ss:2s F. FOR TWISTED and Intermediate stations-5:oo. 7:oo. s:35 t11:lo AM -s:35, "5:51, TAO P. M.-SUNDAYs $50 A. M.-s:45 P. M.
 FOR WATERBURY, ANSONIB. DERBY and Intermediate Stations Roo. 77:oo. s:00, 9:35, 11:40 A. M.- S.s5. +5:51, TAO P. M.-SCNDAYS- gao. 1o:50 A. M.-6:45. $50 P. M.
 FOR CT. HARRINGTON, LENOx. pTTTSFIELD, ETC.-7:00, 9:50 A. M. -4.33 P. M@SUNDAYS-s: A NJ
 FOR DANBURY, NEW MILFORD, ETC. via Brookield Junction-7:00, $50 A. M-4:33. 6:36 P. M.-SUN- DAYS-s:3o A. M. (to New Mi1ford).
 FOR LITCHFTEID, ETC.-9:5o A. M.-4:33 P. M.-SUNDAYS-8:3o A. M.
 Express trains. fLocai Express.
 a TO Harlem River Station.
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CHAPTER x.
Some Testimony.

There is nothing to fear,'' said MT
 Benson kindly. Simply tell us what you heard while sitting there writing, that caused you to leave your room."
 Glancing around as if in search of make an audible reply, 'I heard a loud cry" she said, that sounded as if somebody were frightened or in danger. I naturally ran out into the hall, and, looking over the bai,,ster,
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mechanical architect ural or structural, are always m demand a. good salaries; ten young men wanted to join club to learn drawing. at home evenings; irstru- ments furnished. Address c. s. K.. Box 228, City. UPS stf
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STEAMBOATS
BridgeportLine FOR NEW YORK
 Fare 50 Gents

STEAMER BRIDGEPORT, leaves Bridgeport, Fairfield Avenue Wharf, week days only, at am. Returning, leaves New York,,veek days only, Pier 27 E. R., p. m., foot East 22nd Street. 3:3O p. m.
 STEAMER NAUGATUCK leaves Bridgeport, Naugatuck Wharf, daily except Saturdays at 12 night. Return ing, leaves New York, Pier 27, E. R., daily except Sundays, at II a. m.
 l.. B. NickersOn, Agent, Bridgeport.
 F. O. Coley, A. c. P. A., New York.
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MADE $5O,000 fiji i've years Tn the mail order business; began with $5. Send for free booklet. Tells how Heacock, 765. Lockport, N. Y.
 RPS 2 8 4 5 6 If
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BANKS

THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL BANK, of Bridgeport. corner Main and wall Streets. S. W. Baldwin President; H. s. Shelton. Vice Pres ident; L.. B. Powe, Cashier: T. e. Cumming, Assistant Cashier. Cap. itaI. s332.100: Surplus and Profits S335, 900.
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SWELL CAFES

LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS
 with you. Weep and you weep
 alone Stop at the Eagles Nest for
 a smile. Corner East Washfngton Ave. and North Main St. !. J. Ra-
 leigh, Prop.
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LAUNDRIEs

OPEN AIR DRYING-Family wash ing, ironing talk, by week. Park City Hand Laundry. 483 Newdelo Ave. Telephone 1316-6.
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MADAM CARLYN, great English clairvoyant and palmist, tells all you
 wish 10 know Can be consulted at
 947 Broad St. R11 s*p
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FOR MORE THAN
THREE DECADES

THREE DECADES Foley's Honey and Tar has been a household favorite for all ailments of the throat, chest and lungs. For in- fants and children it is best and saf- est as it contains no opiates and no harmful drugs. None genuine but Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package. Refuse substitutes. F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. *135
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CARD READER-Advice on all af- fairs. 25c. Mrs. Levy, STA Madison Ave-, 4th house above North Ave.
 G6 elf
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PERSONAL

MRS. BLANCHE BARNARD, Clair voyant, Trance Medium, gives read ings daily. Six questions answered. 25 cents postpaid, and self address ed envelope. Spiritual circle, Sun day evening, 7:30. Address 19 Waller Place, Bridgeport, Conn.
 U 6 tf
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MERCHANTS LINE
Daily Except Sunday

Daily Except Sunday
 Leaves New York, Pier i9 East River, 3:OO p. m. Due at Bridgeport 1880 pm. Leave Bridgeport, Joy Line FOO a. m. For further information and rates apply to w. HI. PEASE, Agt.
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OF FURNITURE-sepa rate rooms, securely locked, furni- ture and china packing. Furniture and Pianos removed. large vans. careful handling. Bridgeport Storage Warehouse Co.,, 1287 Main St, Cor. Congress St. Tel. 923-2.
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CARPET CLEANING

Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning and Fluff Rug Works Has Removed to 23e Stratford Ava
 O. W. WILCOX, Prop.
 J. c. FLORIDA, Mgr. Telephone 1s2S-3 s23 3
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MRS HASTINGS SPECIAL $2-A $4 Directore Corset $2.50 To be had at Mrs. Hastings stores only. Bridge port, Hartford. Waterbury and Springfield. l. 12 stf
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WANTED.-Girls to know that you can have your suits and cloaks made to order reasonable at 32 F. O. Ar cade. T1$s
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MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED.-Elderly person to board, quiet country place, Stepney, near Bridgeport, pleasant surroundlng,
 pfice reasonable. Address Box 2167 Bridgeport. U 30 t* p
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MONEY TO LOAN

CALL AT OUR OFFICE@We will ad- vance you money on your own note IT you own property, no matter how
 much your property is mortgaged at Bridgeport Realty co., Room 1O9-110, Warner Bldg. LIE stf
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PAPER HANGING 25c double roll. Painting done reasonable. Good work guaranteed. E. Beck. 30 Third St. s IA a ssp
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wANTED.-Girls to know that you can have your suits and cloaks made to order reasonable at s2 F. O. Ar cade H6ss
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MONEY ADVANCED TO CONDUCT ORS, engineers, fremen. trafnmen.
 clerks. letter carriers, mail clerks,
 school teachers. bookkeepers, cash 1ers, mechanics and others. Strictly confidential. Henron Co.,, Room 301 Meigs Bldg. G17 sd
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FURNITURE

BEDDING. STOVES. housefurnishings, cash or on easy terms Your credit is good, ask for prices and terms. The Sterling Eur niture Co.,. 1887 Main St. Tel s23-3
 Raz eff
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JUNK and second hand articles. The only way to get best prices and quickest attention is by mail or tele- pnoning Jacob Bros., the original junk dealers. who cater to private families. We buy and sell furniture in good condition. carpets and an- tiques: also rags, bottles, folded newspapers. magazines. metals and scrap iron. Office and shop 55 Kos- suth St. Store 57 KOssuth St.
 A 12 If
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FINE SECOND HAND PIANO taken in exchange for our Angelus player piano. Bargain. Dial & Lee Co.,, 84 Cannon St. U 12 ' If.
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PRODUCTIONS ELEMENTS AS THEOLOGY, and other astrological books. Send for list. Ray Brough- ton Co.,, 62 East Roth Street, New York City. U 16 s
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GENTS, LADIES AND CHILDRENS clothing bought and sold. Miss c.
 Myers, HAT Main street. TSss
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WANTED-Boy with bicycle to make himself generally useful around
 Store. Apply Caesar-Misch, Inc, 1116 Main St. 15 If.
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REAL ESTATE BARGAINS
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED.-Situatio by young Ger man girl IT, to do general house. work, in small family. Call PIG
 Popular St. R 10 S*p
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FEMALE HELP WANTED

WANTED.-Thoroug competent pianist and sales girl for sheet music department Apply stating age and reference, w. T. Grant Co. 25c Dept. Store. R 10 r*
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FOR SALE-Cottage house of six rooms, west part of the city. Fine nome for working man. Little mon" ey wiE buy. 218 Meigs Bldg.
 RE elf
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TYPEWRITERS+M Typewrit- CT Exchange. 159 State St.
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-11-13

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AGENTS WANTED.
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the rate given above the dollar viii
carry ton To the outer limit Of a cir
,lr 5000 miles In diameter. The ar.
gument Is SIN not quite complete.
,or the areas of circles vary. not as
lo their dlameters, hut as To the
squares of those diamoters. II ls
needless 20 work ont the differences
Tor all the rates quoted above, and IL
H perhaps lnadvisahle 10 use the low
rotcs quoted above, and II N pcrhnps
inndvisable 90 use the low rate on a
gpocial commodity such ag coal as
= basis for q comparison. Basng
thelr opinion upon study Of the
rates In effect upon European Rivers
the United States army ensincers es-
Innate that when the Ohio River has
been improved according Ia present
plans transportation can be rrofit-
nhly conducted thereon at an aver
age rate Of y mill per ton-mlle. ana
the area Of the circle which can he
covered where this rate Is available
is 22i times MS great az that which
can be reached az the average rate
on American railways,
How important the TRANSPORTATION
question Is % oklahoma may be
shown by comparison between tho
average rae per ton per mile ON all
the railway of the United States. and
the rates In force from Tulsa to Gal
veston-the latter being the closest
tldewater port to Tulsa.
The average rate ON an United
states railways is ~ mills per ton
mile. The rates from Tulsa to Gal
weston run from $liO for first class
merchandise to IS cents tlr firth
cla's Reduced to ton-mllc basis. Il