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The Cairo bulletin., 1910-10-24
Fifty Years Ago Today.
Oct. a..

Remarkable feat II blindfold
chess In New York Lonis 'al
sen. celebrated cA,eSs rlager
while birdfD'ded nlayea four
games simultaneously At Gle
end Of three heurs ana q haif
three Of his opponents resigned.
and shortly aftervard the fourth
agreed 10 consider the game
drawn All Of l'alsen's oppo
nents were strong PLAYERS
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
Ranging prairie fire IN ths
Texas Panhandle 1T It's height.
JsitkD acres burnpd In some
places cowboys were compelled
to ride into lakes 10 escate The
flames.
Dr Clnmence S I0zieF Noted
wuiilnn physician and sntfralsG
demanded the riGbl 70 reslSlf,r
In New York aud was refused
She protested against fasaflou
withoil Representations, dyY9ar
Ing that she had paid taxes
like n mnn for tifts i've Yeats,
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-10-24
EAST AND WEST.

even Glance that you are witnessin
rehearsal Becord-FJerald
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-10-24
Stability.

Teacher Define stability" Tommy
Tommy Stability" Is what u ,nau lii.
who takes care " !. 4t.l..s. ---......l i. (.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-10-24
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

cs'roAlsxandsr County, ;iiinois
Population fs,147
Mayor GEORGE PARsONs
Clerk R = HAT~TrH
Treasure FRANK n AeN
STRONG.
City Attorney, HUNTER arm
Comptroller, ERNEST NORDMA n
Magistrate, ANDREW wHITCAM
Chief OF Police, J. G. CowELI.
Alexander County Population sv.sss
county Judge, w 8, DEWEY.
County Clerk, rFsSE ri MILLER
Circuit Clerk. ALFRED BROWN
Sheriff. FRED u NaE.rIs.
State Attorney. AE.EX M WIZ .sspe
County Superintendent ~ sehneIs
'ROF. s. II. GOTT.
Assessor and TREASURED, W. % ,fp
PITT.
Coroner. DIR. JAS. M'@ANua
Board Of County Commissioners
J. ! JFNNFI.Ls, Ca&hrngs.
Il. =. NFFw
DR. EDWIN CATER
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-10-24

The Bulletin u or ssts al shs gsi.
Swing places:
coleman's, 7U2 corHsreial Avenue
Halliday House News stana
niAs rront esatsursut.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-10-24
RusSia'S Treatment of
Jew a Worldwide
Question.
BY R.bbi.sTEpHrN WISE of New York.

HE former policy of massacre instgaed by the state
and executed by its has been succeeded by
the less tragic method Of peaceful determination"
Instead of the bloodettng nassacres which, unhap
/ PLY for the Russian government STIR THE CON
e**** SCIENCE OF THE WORLD system Of merci,oss
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-10-24

,.s
News to Her.
He-Concerning love, everything pos-
sille has been said and thought. She
tceglgl.z ElIt. not 70 me.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06

credited explorers wife. made state
ment today.
Mrs. Dudley says DR.. Cook Is ner-
vous wreck, unable to think coherent
ly and thai the reason he remains In
hiding is that he could not stand the
strain OF further controversy.
we are praying" says Mrs. Dudley.
that he will soon recover, so that ne
may come forward and defend himself.
Mrs. Cook is at her husbands side.
She loves him and trusts him. There
has been no quarrel: there never was
any trouble between them about
money"
Mrs. Dudley received a message to-
day, she said, from Walter Lonsdale,
DIR. Cooks secretary, dated Copen-
hagen and reading as follows:
Gable Fred's address at once. All
important Must see him now"
Mrs. Dudley has not answered the
message yet because she fears that II
may be trap.
THE doctor has had a distressing
relapse" she said. and +. is important
that his seclusion shall not be disturb
Oh 4"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06
70 ATTEND CONVENTION.
Representatives from This City Going
to Rchmond.

Councilman f. |. Ford and ". 3.
Copeland, of the Chamber OF Com
mercc, will 90 to Richmond this
morning to attend the conference 10
-qns 90 % ugId no luomo5ISs ur
be held in that city today In the IN
terest OF sImpllfide municipal governs
ment. II the conference can come to
mitted TO the legislature this plan
win be acted upon by the convention
which will meet at the Jefferson Hotel
tomorrow.
Newport News will be represented
at the convention by seven delegates
as follows: President Il. ". Robin
son. c. c. Nelms and Col. r. p. Holt.
Of the board OF aldermen: President
u. s. Jones, L. l. Ford and ". e.
Harris. OF the common council, aud
". S. Copeland. OF the Chamber OF
Commerce.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06
NEGRO APPOINTMENTS
FOUGHT BY GEORGIA MEN
Two Representatives Enter Protest TO
|; President Taft Against CoIoTed
| Census Enumerstors.
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON n. C., Jan. s.
The appointment Of negro census
enumerators IN the south was discuss
ed with President Taft today. by Rep
reeentatlves Bartlett and Hardwick, OF
Georgia.
The announcement Of Census DE-
rector Durand that negro enumerators
would be employed to take the cen
sus Of negroes In the south took the
soatherners TO the White House.
President Taft assured his callers
that SO far as he controlled the sit;ia-
ton, and be thought he knew what
be was talking about. no negro cen
aus Commentators would attempt 10
taxi census Of white people In the
south,
n. explained that It was the belief
OF the census authorities that negroe
would be more elective in securing
data rezardsng negroes in the south.
than white people. particularly in cen
sus districts largely populated By neg
roes.
The President's ASSURANCES were
satisfactory 70 the Southern callers.
although hey expressed the opinion
.has the policy Of the census author =
les would be failrre 50 far as the
youth at large vas coucer1ed. Tnoy
have been informed that where the
negro population largely predomiHases
negro ceDsas erBmerators WIN BE
rses sBd hat white enumerstors viii
foliox in the sane extent In the
country districts. h Is pointed out.
,taere vouId be much loss OF tine m
senaias both white and colored ennm-
orators INTO the same districts.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06
Miss Myrtle Young Becomes
Bride Of Monte Wolfe at Bell.
CAPACITY HOUSE PRESENT
Rev. {. r. Wexford, Pastor Ct First
Presbyterian Church, Performs the
ceremony--erlde Nervous Before
the Party Appears on Stage.

Before a crowd that packed the Bell
theater To its utmost capacity. Miss
Myrtle Young. who has been playing
In vaudeville at the Academy of Music
during the past three days. and Monte
Wolfe, a character comedian. appear
ing at the Bell. were married on the
stage OF the theater at i0:45 o'clock
last night by Rev. Z. T. Welsfos d,
pastor OF the First Presbyterian
church. This was the second thesfer
Wedding to take place in Newport
News, @. r. Hoskins. serving AS JUS
tice of the peace, having married a
couple at the old johnson Opera
House many years ago.
While the orchestra played Loisn-
grin's wedding march the bridal party
appeared upon. the stage. Miss Young
entering from the left wing on the
arm Of Manager Bell, who gave her
away. She was attended by her play
Ing partner, Miss Alberta Moore. as
maid of honor. Mr. Wolfe entered
from the right wing with his best
man, Dan 4. Trower, of the Bell thea
ter. The ceremony was performed &C
cording to tbs simple, but impressive
Presbyterian rites.
Immediately after the prayer OF
blessing was offered ut the conclusion
of the ceremony. the young couple
hurried behind the wings 70 receive
the congratulations OF the others play
ers at the Bell and few of their
friends. An informal reception was
held after the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wolfe with Miss Moore will leave TO-
day for the South TO fill engagements
in other cities.
A half an hour before the ceremony
was performed, Mr.. Wolfe went on III
his regular turn at the Bell and was
given an ovation by the audience
when he appeared. He did not ap-
pear to be the least bit nervous and
went through his act without a hitch,
the audience generously applauding
each of his turns. Miss Young also
appeared at the Academy of Music
last night in dancing and singing
act with Miss Moore. She was close
ly watched by the audience and ap-
oeared TO be slightly self-concious.
AS she appeared at the Bell theafer
before the ceremony she was greeted
with a burst, OF Applause by the au-
fience and this seemed 10 unnerye
her for q few minutes. Behind the
scenes she was excited and nervous.
but was composed during the cere-
mony. MIR. Wolfe showed no signs
OF nervousness at any time.
Mr.. Wolfe first requested Rev. VIII
liam G. Starr, ID. d.. pastor of the
Trinity Methodist church. to perform
the ceremony. but DR.. Starr was un-
able TO othclate because of his dutfs S
at his church.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06
TREsPAss is CHARGED.
Seven Small Boys Summoned to Court
for Building Fires.

Seven small boys were summoheu
to the police court yesterday by Pa
trolmen lson and Boswell TO answer
the charge OF trespass. II is alleged
that the youngsters built small bon
fires in the rear of the stores con-
Quoted by Councilman J. J. Cheadle
and r. l.. Chandler on Huntington
avenue.
The boys are: Russell Mayo Lloyd
Il. Edwards. Edward Holcomb. Luther
Oakley, Haskins Oakley, Ben AliiDger
and Lee Turner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06
John pundon Wins Race

TAMPA. FLA, Jan. 5.--Three fav-
critics took the money at the Tampa
BAY track today and the feature of the
winning outsiders was the race in
which John Dundon. carrying top
weight and being held at 80 to IN
i.he betting won the last race. There
was a very perceptibie increase in the
Offering Of the layers today, and des-
rlte threatening RAIN large crowd
MAS out
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06

not be taken up until the next term
Of the court, which begins next Mon.
day.
ton. is counsel for Cox.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06
Announcement

The management OF the IDEAL
PHARMACY, Inc, desire TO inform
the public that having purchased the
stock OF the Ideal Pharmacy the
building has been remode'ed. st,ek
replenished 10 supply all demands OF
the trade. Our fountains are SUI
piled with all the delica lies foure
at up-to.date establishments F1L.
LIcR's CANDIES and MoNTAUk
CREAM received regularly from fac
tory.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06

IMPORTANT TO You've css
iesa your uoaey without cost 70 you
OF . per cent Interest. payable semi
e1zzuz3y aid securst by nrzt mort
kx<s real estate. smornt Of f255 Of
mrrc rsceivet. Then sby keep X
81 3 81 I rer cent? See u sbOut tnie
h-forp ysa lead u sro.hcr year
Nfrr.afS & COMPANY Inc. Real p.
lf1zs.. faSarsocs. Rents 4 Loans
No. zsi7 uszhinslen asenre. Ns-rcr'
Ncrs. "a l-L-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06
A VIC s,Izzard Raging

brings danger. sufKering--ofsen death
Ito thousands. who take colds,
coughs and Iazrippe-that terror OF
Winter and Sprirg. rs dagger
signals are stuffed up nostrils, tower
part Of nose sore. ch.ilss and fever,
pain On haek Of head and throat
gripping cocSn. When Grip attacks.
IS you saira Jour iife. don't dosar
getting Dr.. Kings New Discovery.
@one bostic cured me- writes A. L
DssEn. Of Pine valley. Miss. after be-
ing laid uP' three weeks With Grip.
For sore lungs. Herorrhsges. Coughs.
Gods. Wboorong Cough. Bronchitis,
knhzma. It's supreme SOC. ti.s5.
C1srsnteed ~ Academy. Pharmacy
Co. Petzo'd Drug Co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06
FOR AssAuIrise HIS WIFE.
Jacob Smith Arrested on Warrant
Sworn Out by Spouse.

Charged with feioniously assauit:ng
his wife with a brick, Jacob Smith,
a negro. was arrested yesterday by
Patroiman shorter and locked up at
the station house. The arrest was
made on 4 warrant sworn out BY
BY Smiths wife. -s.
The woman charges that 90 last
Monday night while she was return
ing from Christmas tree entertain
mert With another man. Smith struck
her IN the head with a brick. iniiict-
Ing a painful wound. The case win
be heard by Juetice Bsorn IN the
police court MS morning. ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06
SISTER PRAYING FOR
Or. COOKS DEFENSE
says Explorer is Nervous Wreck snd
81 csnnot sfsord 70 ee Dis
tsfbed.

new YORK ian. 5--krcther mem.
her % .he Crok family. thu tine Nrs
5osephins Dudicy. sister Of NE dis
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06

Mrs. Robert F.. Rhodes has as her
guest at her home on Twenty-ninth
street, her sister. Miss Bessie Young.
OF Delmar. Md.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06
SocIAL-PERsoNAL.

Miss Ellen Hin returned yesterday
from New Kent county. where she
spent ..he holidays with relatives and
friends.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06

Miss Margaret Graham, who has
been visiting friends here, has return
ed to her home In Johnstown, Pa.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06

Messrs. Clarence and Harry Knight
have returned from visit to Mathews
county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06

MIR. and Mrs. +. S. Grub have re-
turned to Camden. n. j., after VISIT
ing their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn
"a Evans, on Twenty ninth street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06


her guest here.
Miss Anne Healey. who has been
visiting in Portsmouth. has returned
home.
Miss blanche Rierdon has returned
10 Washington, ID. c., to resumed her
studies, after Waiting relatives here.
Miss Rosamond Wright is i'll at her
home iu East End.
Miss Eloise Oliver. of Norfolk, rs
the guest of friends here.
Miss Mabel Hooper. of Washington,
ID. c.. Is the guest of friends In this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd knight have
returned from a visit to Mathews
county.
Miss Clara Fenner has returned to
Williamsburg TO resume her studies
at the Presbyterian Female Institute
In that city.
Mrs. l.. p. Hargraves. who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
NJ. Hamilton. l20 Thirty-fourth street,
has returned TO her home in Sussex
county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06

Miss Mary Fenton. who has. been
yieiting relatives in Norfolk, has re-
turned home. She was accompanied
s,y. Miss Madge Fenton. who viii be
her guest here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-06

Miss Anne Healey. who has been
visiting In Portsmouth. has returned
home. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
Life of James Wallace Van
Cleave Ends In
St. Louis.
UNRELENTING FIGHT
WACED UPON LABOR
First Becomes Known to Public In
Famous Bucks Stove
Case.

ST. LOUIS. May 1s.-In the death Of
James Wallace Van Cleave, the wealthy
stove manufacturer, which occurred
here yesterday morning, organized labor
loses one Of its greatest opponents
Ever since President Van Cleave 5 first
connection with the large manufactur-
ing concerns IN which he was interest
ed, he hes been on the warpath against
the unions
He first became known 20 the public
at large when, as president OF the Bucks
Stove and Range Company, Of St. LcEis.
he Joined forces with D. e LOewe. Of
Danbury, and carried through the -O1rts
a fight TO restrain President Samuel
Gompers, OF the American Federation
OF Labor, and former President John
Mitchell and Secretary Frank MOTTi-
son from interfering with the Bucf-s
Company and the DanbuTy Hat Com
pany by carrying on q boycott and pub
fishing d so-csIIed unfair list"
In two decisions han5ed down IN the
District OF Columbia courts, one bJ
Judge Gould and the other BY Judge
Wright, M Van Cieave was upheld
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16

self government. maintain law and
order, and oher equal protection OF
the laws and civil rights o the rich
and poor, and they uuani nously de-
sire complete Independence Of the
United States"
Senior QuezOn then showed that al
most as soon as the y ~ was over the
United States iuau guI lied systems or
rri1lrfcIpaI and provincial self-Bovern-
uent for the cities and provinces ana
that these systems have been NOR
ougn tried with success Re showed
also that the FfipinOs arr not only
capable Of making avs and executing
them. but that they are capable OF
judicial Interpretation Ct them as
demonstrated by the success OF tle
native courts. Speaking OF the phil
ippine assembl the Delegate said
Tasks Well Done.
Finally the Peep, e were given the
right 70 elect their representatives 70
tbe PHILIPPINE Assembly. a body which
.ogather with the commission was 10
sFsre the grave and difficult task OF
IerfsIatins for the Islands VIII the
gs-,a order. with the same honesty OF
--T-rose with which the munlcipst. ana
61T-ro1t-inciaI elections had been carried on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
TRIBUTES PLACED
ON GRAVES OF FIREMEN
Chief Wagner Puts Wreaths on Last Resting Place of
Former Chiefs VII liam T. Belt and
Martin Cronin

charge OF the following: Privates F. G.
Bernhardt and 7. 3. Purcell, at Pros
pect Hill, GIenwOOd. and Rock Greek
Cemeteries Driver. c. J. L Glasscock
and Assistant Driver Joseph Bentley. at
Congressional Cemetery: Privates Lock
wood and P W LUnsfOrd. at Mt
Olivet; Capt J H ROssiter, at White
Marsh: Lieut. ". O'ConnOr, at Holy
Rood Cemetery. Driver J H Oliver, at
Andrew chapel Assistant Driver r E
Harrison at Arlington. Private Bass
ford al Oak HID Cemetery, and Private
r. Hall at Harmony Cemetery.
The crave Of Private Joseph Wiles in
the cemetery at Alexandra, Va, was
decorated by his mother, Mrs II T
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
JOAN OF ARC PANEL
MADE OUT OF PINS

PARIS, Nay ia beautiful panel
made by a unique process is being
exhibited at the SOCiete Rationale. Il
is a figure Of Joan Cf ArC- The work Of
the English artist, Louis Weldon HaW-
kius. The beautiful, pure face seems
10 be framed in a curious, softly bur
nished metal The halo, ornaments,
dT8peTies. and background haTmOuize
with the face and all the decorations
are very. elaborate The panel seems to
be made OF precious metals and jewels
hut according 10 the catalogue IL is a
work executed with pins A close IL
EpCCtiOn reveals the pins They are COM
mon white black and yellow pins, as
well as others with COlOred heads The
decoration around the head is made with
pins stuck into satin Altogether Il Is
very attractive and curious, while II also
has its value as a precious piece Of work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
Surprised When Petition
Does Not Get Into
Record.
CARRIES SPEECH
AWAY IN POCKET
Quotes Former Secretary of War
Taft In Support of His
Request.

Manuel Quezon, the Filipino Delegate,
on the floor Of the House has presented
a petition to Congress asking for com
plete independence for his feIlow-coun-
trymen. He has also addressed the
House and urged that action be takes at
once to withdraw American professionals
from the islands and 20 declare the
archipelago neutral.
The address and petition were formally
presented on Saturday. and when they
did not appear in the Congressional Rec
ord OF that day Senior Quezon was much
perturbed he could not understand
why he was not given more consldera-
ton by Congress In fact, he was
greatly agitated over the matter until It
developed today that the Filipino states
man had walked away on Saturday with
both the petition and address IN his
pocket He did -Iot know that he had
70 send them 20 the Speakers desk in
order TO get them printed.
Makes StTong Plea.
IN his address the Delegate said: Il
address the Congress Of the United
States on behalf OF the Filipino people
to the end that they may grant complete
and absolute independence 70 all the ter
ritory known as the Philippine archi-
peIsgo. and request the President OF the
United States TO open negotiations with
Japan. China, England, Germany, Rus
sia, and France for the naturalization
OF such territory.
This petition Is strictly in accord
with the policy OF the United States
with regard TO the Philippines. as
stated by the present Chief Executive.
who, when Secretary OF War, said
When the people as a whole show
themselves reasonably 1T to conduct a
popular self government, maintaining
law and order and Offering equal pro-
lection OF the laws and civil rights to
rich and poor. and desire complete
independence Of the United states,
they shall be given it
'sFor nearly twelve years the Fill
pIno people have been undergoing
with uudeniabIe success the test Of
their ability 10 conduct a popular
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
WILD DUCKS GO SOUTH.

RISING sun. Nd. May 16--Severai
focks Of ducks have passed over Cecil
county the last few days or their way
South something unusual for this sea-
son Of the year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
JAPANESE EXHIBIT
OPENS IN LONDON
Supposed to Be lnterna-
tional, England Has Little
Part In Display.

LONDON, May 16--The Japan-British
exhibition at the White City. Shepherd :
Bush. London. has been opened 70 the
public. It had been planned that the
exhibition should be inaugurated by the
then Prince OF Wales. but the. death OF
King Edward led TO the elimination Of
an ceremonial features
The exposition is under the auspices OF
the japanese government. which has Sc
Iect,d many distinguished men to repre-
sent Il The president Of the Japanese
commission is Prince Sadanaru Fushirnf.
who has been appointed a special am
nassado~ Of Japan TO the funeral Of
King Inward The japanese cruiser
I5ona ain be stationed in the Thames
during the exhibition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
BELMONT MAKES BID
FOR AVIATION MEET
Present Indications All Point
to the Selection
Of 1t.
AN IDEAL LOCATION,
IT'S HACKERS DECLARE
Owners Preparing TO Make Public
Offer of Quarter Million,
Is Rumor.

NEW YORK, May 1S--FrOm pres
ent indications, the next internationa1
aviation contest for the championship
Of the world VIII be held az Belmont
Park on Long Island. the most beau
tfful racing plant on the American con
tinenL
The board Of governors OF the Aero
Club viii meet tomorrow 10 determine
upon the exact spot for holding the
contest IN Oct1ber. The governors al
ready have announced that the meet
must be held on Long Island Bel
mont Park and the Hampstead Plains.
at Alneola, L / sc the tzo points
considered
According to r1mors current In aero
nautical circles here today August Bel
mont and his associates IN the owner
ship of Belmont Park are preparing
tomorrow to make public an offer for
the meet that vii insure its being
held in she racing park While figures
are withheld IL is rumOred that q quar-
ter OF 2 million dollars VIII be about
the sum the Belmont Park people vii
offer. An even larger sum would not
cause surprise
The park management, II Is said *
poets TO show that Belmont Park Is
2deal Tor 1S40-il5 ~ a~---'-A L--e1----=7- 1----
BY securing the contests this year q
make aviators demand that IuIUEe con
tests be held there. since horse racine
seems doomed in New York the Ticr
plant must be used for something else
and a1rshfp contests probably VII proTs
very popular
The iufleld Of the Belmont Park II !;
said. would be an ideal spot Tor start
ing, while the paddOcks are enormous
iusUTfne sufficient room for me hang
as There are about I'VE niles SQUARE
IN che property owned or leased bE L1f
~scinE association. with a great plain
stretching out on all sides, making
r..ss-cc.--r----.- ---zI--s nnss-n-e-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16

las long as am Chief Of the Fire
Department shah see that the grave
Of every fireman in the District Of Co
IJnbia is kept green
Four years ago this sentiment eN-
pressed BY the late Chief William T.
Belt. marked the first observance Of
Memorial Day OF the District Of Colum-
bia Fire Department Today Chief WaE-
ner placed upon the grave OF Chief Belt
in GfenwoOd Cemetery. a wreath ana 2
small silk flag Il similar personal token
of respect was paid By Chief Wagner
10 the memory Of the late Chief Mar
tin Cronin. whose body lies II III
today was seventy-dVe-
The decoration Of the graves was IN