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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

Cures all humors, catarrh ana
rheumatism, relieves that tired
feeling, restores the appetite
cures paleness, nervousness
builds up the whole system
Get it today in usual liquid form OF
choeolated tablets called Sarsasaos'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

1t took 1929 hunters to kill 1851
deer in Maine during the recent open
season. If the hunters had used clubs
instead of guns they might have
brought down a few moro.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

THE horse had a great year in 1910.
thereby proving that the progress OF
the times makes plenty Of room for
wonderful automobile boom without
crowding out the most useful animal
man ever domesticated.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

handsome coat anu WOuIu TOOK
well in any dark colored velvet;
our model is in black; it is semi-ft-
ting and is taken to within about six
inches of foot of skirt; the fronts are
double-breasted, and are fastened by
invisible hooks and eyes. Braided
buttons and ornaments trim front and
sleeves; these latter are edged with
fur, to match stole and muff Hat of
champagne-colored felt, trimmed with
black satin and feathers.
Materials required: Nine yards vel
veteen "a inches wide, dozen orna-
ments, 1 dozen buttons, 91A yards
satin % inches wide for lining.
Visiting Dress-A dress such as
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

The Evansville Qnd) man who is
suing for divorce because his wife
battles her pet dog in the dishpan
is unreasonable. She might have
compelled him to do it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

One thousand copies of the book
written by the king of Italy were COB
bled up as soon as they were placed
ON the market. For successful au.
thorship try being a king.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

A bride of seventy-eight in Brooklyn
Is accused of eccentricity. The fact
that she Is romantic enough to be
bride ought in itself to prove the
charge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25
The Selfish View.

do you want cheaper postage?"
II don't know" replied the men who
considers only his own interests. 81
don't write many letters myself, and
! don't see why should be eager to
make it easier for the men who send
me bills"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

Two persons in Baltimore were mar
ried just for fun. This is another evi.
dence that the accepted standards of
humor need revision upward.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

Uncle Sam has just paid $3.50 for
clothes worn in the Civil war. This is
setting a good example to the men
who never pay their tailor bills.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

English scientists are now discuss
ing a beer without alcohol They
should lear in mind the discontinue
which overlook tho discoveries OF
odorless limburger.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25
Refuse to Move Capital.

Carson, New. - BY tie vote, 20
to 20, the lower house of the Ne
yada legislature defeated a resolu-
ton to remove the capital from Car
son on Winnemucca.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

Whoever began the custom of spell
ing SILVER with only one "v' had
no adequate conception of the horrors
of cold street car.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

If the surviving aviators should hold
reunions at the close of the years
would they be able to get special
rates from the railroads?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25
A PRETTY Work Dress,

There is no better style for morning
working dress than the one-piece Rus
sian, buttoning down one side of the
front.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

And now mere man will be able to
arise in the still, small hours and go
through the pockets Of his wifes
trousers skirt.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25
London should not strain its back
breaking mosquitoes on a wheel.

Even nursing bottles In New York
give snort measure. This is really
the limit.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

Eggs have advanced in price, but
let us hope that the hens will not
become too proud to keep on lay
ing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25
Afraid Of Disbursement.

Afraid of Disagreement.
She-Aren't you going to ask papa
tonight, George?
He-No, dear. / think I'd better
not. / want to have my picture taken
tomorrow.-Yonkers Statesman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

The whirling dervishes of Scrutari
are out on strike. This carries tho
strike business to the limit,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

Aviation appears to be good deal
IKE playing the game at Monte Carlo
Few people know when to quit
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

Several prominent flying men have
agreed to quit sensational perform
ances. That is getting down to earth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25
A Point to Remember

A Point to Remember.
II see where 100000 copies of
the Bible we're sold last year"
"Remarkable!"
Eyes, indeed. And they were not
illustrated by Harrison Fisher, et
Their"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-02-25

On a cold day the hobble skirt has
tts advantages.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
BANKERS WILL PLAY SATURDAY
AMERICANS AND FIRST NATION
AIS TO ENGAGE IN THEIR AN
NUAL GAME ON THE TWILIGHT
LEAGUE GROUNDS.

Annual slaughter now in progress"
No, Geraldine, this is not a bargain
sale advertisement. but the sign that
will be posted right over the IS. r. O."
sign in the grand stand out at the
Twilight League grounds Saturday.
when the gallant cohorts OF the Amer
lean National Bank will wrest with
the warriors tried and true Of the
First National Bank in deadly combat
for the baseball championship Of the
bank league. or course IL remains to
he seen who the slaughterers and the
slaughtered, respectively, VIII be. Each
side is going in to win, and the pros
poets are bright for a classy exhibit
ton Of the national sport.
The American boys have been clam
oring for the gore Of their ancient
rivals ever since the game 90 last
year; they say that with the mighty
and invincible Boyett TO do their hurl-
ing that the result of the game won't
he in doubt AT any stage. They are
putting in some arduous practice and
the other boys viii certainly have 70
so some to maintain their laurels Of
last winter.
The complete line-ups have not yet
been announced, but IL has been
agreed that none but actual employees
Of each bank will play on their re
spective sides, and on this account the
rivalry will take on a keen edge.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
FLORALA WILL
PLAY FIRST OF
/ SERIES TODAY
MANAGER BOB FRENCH BRINGS
HIS PETS BACK WITH THE
AVowED INTENTIoN OF TAKING
ALL THREE GAMES FROM THE
LOCALS.

Putting UP a spanking good game
in all Of the three games they played
her a few weeks ago, and declaring
that they lost the series by simply
being outlucked. the Floralas, under
the mana cement of Col. Bob French,
with romp about the West Side grounds
tins afternoon when they clash with
the Pensacolas In the first of a series
of three games, and declare they will
make the locals play ball to even
score.
Manager French is bringing his pets
here considerably strengthened and
thinks that three straights are due
him. The Pensacolas. however, promise
to put up a better article of ball than
they have been playing and think
chat the little practice they have been
fnduIginR in during the afternoons will
sharpen their batting eyes and en-
able rhem to swat the pill a little more
consistently, and also to hit them
where they amt.
Either AntIey, the Dothan boy,
Weber or Burmeister will be on the
mound for the locals in the first fray.
The men will lineup something about
as follows:
Pensacolas - Jones, center field:
Graham. short stop; Roache, third
base; Lurton, catcher; Griffin, first
base: Porter, Gordon, Sanchez, second
base; Van Metre, Able, left field; Ber-
gin, right field; Burmeister, Weber,
Aptley, pitcher.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28

Seckinger or Barrow and Boyett or
Farinas will be entrusted with the
difficult responsibility of doing the
slab work and a great pitchers battle
ought to be the result. 1t looks like
thrilling, hard fought battle at the
present writing and will probably
draw a record breaking crowd.
Boys Games.
The Standards will play the Florida
Stars at o'clock and the Tigers are
expected to annihilate the Pirates at
$3.50 p. m.
Bankers Game.
A special game between the First
National Bank and the American Ma
tional Bank has been arranged for
Saturday afternoon at o'clock. 1t
is reported that not only the honor of
each institution represented is at
stake, but about 100000 have been
wagered on the result and hence it
promises to be about the greatest thing
yet. The whole affair has been kept a
secret until yesterday, but more dope
is promised for tomorrow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
League Standing.

Rucker, the No-Namess mainstay
in the box, was unable to get to the
Playground in time for yesterdays
game and the Alagas took advantage
of their weakened condition to defeat
them IL to 2. Griffin and johnson es-
sayed to pitch in Fuckers place and
did we'll against the heavy. hitting
AIagas, but could have hardly expected
anything but defeat A total of eleven
hits helped to fatten the "Champs's"
batting averages, a three dagger by
Coleman and two-baggers by Angelo
and Brent being the features.
G. and H. Bombay divided the pitch
ing work for the Alagas and each al
lowed two hits in as many innings.
and saved them from a shut out.
Boyett's two Dagger was the feature of
the No-Names's stick work:
Todays Big Game.
The much talked of and for many
reasons very important Car-wi-co-
Whitman game scheduled for this af-
ternoon promises to be one of the
greatest yet. These two teams played
the opening game of the season, ths
Since then, though, each has had to
travel hard, rough road. They have
remained very close together near the
top of the column, and hence the re-
suit of their second meeting will large
ly affect the chances of either for the
pennant. The Car wi cos will use
practically the same lineup as in the
opening game-a lineup which has
the best fielding record of any team
in the league and which is probably
the fastest and most machine-like. The
Whitman, to offest this, have what to
many has always been the best team
in the league taking them man for
man, though luck has been against
them. They have been strengthened
since their last appearance by several
men from the disbanded Rexalls, and
IL is plain to be seen that the ex-boy
leaguers have got their hands more
than full to win today's game. The
Whitmans have little better hitting
record than their opponents and are
the best base running team thus far.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
Cardinals Are CLIMBING
HERMANN AFTER
A NEW MANAGER

Garry Hermann. president Of the
Cincinnati National leaguers. who is
looking for a new manager for his
red legged ball tossers. Clark Griffith,
who for several years has held the
helm of the Reds, has proved a dismal
failure, according to the general YER
dict of Cream City fans. and the news
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
Beats Nashville;
New Orleans Scores Shut Out

double header. Bailey allowing only
two hits. Bailey attempted to pitch
the second game, but was hit hard at
the beginning and had to retire, At
lanta easily winning. Score:
First Game r. H. E.
Montgomery .......... 4 4 Q
AIIdnId ...--...-.... L
Enthusiastically and Gribbens, At
kins and McMurray; umpires. Cauli-
flower and Kellum.
Second Game r. H. Z.
montgomery ...-......
Atlanta ...... ............10 10 l
Batteries-Bailey, Lilivelt and Flint
Miller and McMurray.
Chattanooga 3, Mobile o.
Mobile, July 27.-Chattanooga won
the opening game Of the series from
Mobile today Score:
r. II. E
Chattanooga $500. E. ..... 3 9 0
Batteries-Demaree and Dunn, Ben
ton and Higgins; umpire, Rudder-
ham.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
Twilight League

ALAGAs FIND No-NAMEs EASY
PICKING - NO. NAMES SHORT
REGULAR PLAYERS AND UN-
ABLE TO COPE WITH SYRUP
sMAsHERs BEST GAME OF
SEASON ToDAY-BoYs' GAMES.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
Champions Lose While the
Tigers Defeat WASHINGTON

Batteries-Willett and Stanage,
Johnson, Ainsmith and Evans
ST. Louis 4, New York 5.
New York, July 27.-New York took
a close and hard fought game from
ST. Louis today, ending the series.
Score:
r. H. E.
y. Louis $500. ........-...-. s 0
NC" IOLh ........-.... D ~ =
Batteries-Nelson and Stephens.
Fisher and Sweeny; umpires, Mullin
and Perrine.
Chicago 4, Boston g.
Boston, July 27.-Altnough fielding
poorly, Boston hit hard today. driving
White from the mound and winning
9 to 4. Score:
r. H. z.
chicago ..-s '.-.-.-.-...
Boston $3.50. ..-....-.. IL
Batteries-White, Young and Sulli-
van, Karger and Carrigan; umpires,
Dineen and O'Loughlin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
Southern LEAGUE,

Atlanta 0, Montgomery 4, first game
Atlanta 10, Montgomery 1. second
game
Nashville ?, Birmingham 5.
Chattanooga 5, Mobile l.
Memphis 0, New Orleans 3
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
BY Associated Press.

Philadelphia, July 27.-Cleveland de-
feated Philadelphia today in the final
game Of the series, thus breaking even
with the worlds champions. The Wis
itors knocked Morgan out of the box
and hit Leonard hard, punching hits on
him in the first half of the tenth in
ming and scoring three runs. Score:
r. H. z.
Cleveland ........ ..... 6 IL 8
L HlIdu6ipIlld . . Z
Batteries-Gregg and Smith, Nor
gan, Leonard, Livingstone and Thorn
as; umpire, Connolly.
Detroit 7, Washington 1.
Washington, July 27-Detroit hit
Johnson timely and hard today, scoring
seven runs and easily winning the
game, as Willet was unhitable with
men on bases. Score:
R. H. E.
Detroit 49,. ...-..........-. o
dSnlngIOn ...... ........... L III 4
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
Philadelphia 4, st. Louis 7.

Philadelphia 4, st. Louis 7.
st. Louis. July 27.-The home team
punched their hits off Alexander today
and scored another victory over Phila-
delphia, who are now without the SER
vices Of Magee and Doom. Score:
r. H. z.
Philadelphia ...... ........ 4 8 1
st. Louis ...... .............. 2
Observation-Disclosures and Moran,
Harmon, WOODBURY., McAdams and
Bliss; umpires, O'Day and Emslie.
Brooklyn o, Pittsbure 2.
Pittsburg, July 27.-Rucker retired
early in the game today, and Knetzer,
who succeeded him, was hit hard.
Brooklyn failed TO score. Score:
r. H. e
Brooklyn ...... .......... 8
P1ttSDurg -..-.-...... .
Batteries-Rucker, Knetzer and Ber-
gen, Miller, Leifield and Simon; UNI
pires, Rigler and Ffnneran
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
South Atlantic LEAGUE.

Columbia II, Augusta 8.
Charleston ?. Savannah l, eleven in
nings.
Jacksonville s, Columbus I.
Macon 5, Albany 3.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28

Hes always been growing, but OF
late he is getting snappish."
Hadn't you better have him killed."
Have whom killed"
Aren't you talking about your dog?
-'sNo-nny husband" - Baltimore
American
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
American LEAGUE,

Washington l, Detroit Z.
New York 5, St. Louis 4.
Boston 9, Chicago 4.
Philadelphia 8, Cleveland s.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
National League

National League
Pittsburg 7, Brooklyn 0.
Chicago s, Boston 2.
St. Louis 8, Philadelphia 4.
Cincinnati Z, New York 4.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28

that the club president 1 scasting his
eye about for a new skipper is well
coined by the populace of the Ohio
river town. Among those who have
been mentioned as likely candidates
for the job are George Stallings. form
or boss of the New York Yankees,
and little Johnny Evers. the great lit
tie secopd baseman of the Chicago
Cubs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28

3 to 2. Score:
r. H. Z.
Birmingham .... ....... 7 0
Nashville . 2 s
Batteries-Prough and Elliott, File
harty and Seabaugh; umpire, Pfen-
ninger.
New Orleans 8, Memphis o.
Memphis, July 27.-Klawitter was In
rare form today. and yielding only
four scattered hits easily scored a
shut out, while New Orleans on
punched hits scored three times.
Score:
r. H. E.
New orleans ...............
Memphis " l
Bateries-klawitter and Angermier,
Newton and Adams; umpires, Hart
and FitzsimmOns.
Montgomery a., Atlanta o-1o.
Atlanta, July 27.-Montgomery shut
out Atlanta in the first game of today s
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
A contented Woman

a Contented Woman
Is, always found in the same house
with Billiards. Snow LinfHnent 1t
keeps every member of . the family
free from aches and pains, it heals
cuts, burns and scalds and cures rheu-
matisn, neuralgia, lumbago and all
muscular soreness and stiffness. E.
:, Csc, soc and $1-o0 a bottle.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
GAM ES TODAY.
atIonai League

TNdNIOTEET I'D 2 = 9
Philadelphia at Chicago.
New York at st. Louis.
Boston at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Cizcinnati.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
Chicago Continues Climbing;
Cincinnati Beats New York
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, July 27.-Chicago won a
listless and uninteresting game from
Boston this afternoon, concluding the
series. Score:
r. H. z.
Boston .............. U
chicago ..'''. o IL L
Batteries-Griff1n, Pfeffer and king,
Toney and Archer; umpires, KLEIN and
Brennan.
New York q, Cinenanti 7.
Cincinnati, July 27.-Cincinnati de-
feated New York today by superior
batting and fielding. Score:
r. H. z.
New YORK .................'
SlnclnnaIl II
Batteries-Drucke, Crandall and
Wilson, Keefe. Smith and Mclean;
umpires, tombstone and Eason.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28

Southern League.
Montgomery at Atlanta.
Birmingham at Nashville.
New Orleans at Memphis.
Mobile at Chattanooga
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
American League.

NnerIcan Lea9ues
Detroit at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at Washington.
Chicago at New York.
St. Louis at Boston.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28
BY Associated Press.

Nashville, July 27.-Birmingham won
an exciting game from Nashville today
3 to 2. Score:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-28

Batteries-Willett and Stanaee
Johnson, Ainsmith and Evans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-15

Just received fine old country hams
from TO % pounds. Joel NJ. Cochran &
Co., Cameron and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-15

You cannot tell what the morrow
may bring fortb-it may be snow, rain
or hail-but what care YOU il you wear
Gold Seal Rubbers sold byMarshall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-15
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Sales at Alexandria stores clearly 10
dictate that many shoppers have be-
come imbaed with the true generosity
OF the Christmas spirit and are making
their purchases ahead CT time. This is
a kindly and considerate notion; 1t
h clips those to whom the joys OF Christ
maslide are usually lcssened by the
added work which the season imposes.
giving iaded nerves and tired bodies to
the clerks OF the merchants.
Still there arc many who have not
yet laid by their supply of Christmas
gifts. Nine working days are left.
Why should anyone allow some OF
these to escape unnecessarily? Buy all
you can afford to purchase, give Joy
wherever you can afford to give 1t;
but evidence the real spirit OF general
good will and buy before the procrasti-
majors start their rush at the last
moment.
1t may not be possible to effect
much in this line, but there is another
suggestion that merits consideration,
Take small packages home with you
Each Christmas season witnesses the
employment OF extra carrier boys
who are kept at work until late in
the night delivering bundles. They
would not lose their jobs or get less
nav il the hours W re shorter, but they
weuld get more time for rest. Think
it over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-15
THE RED CROSS STAMPS.

The Christmas stamps that bear the
red cross carry a message OF relief to
the suffering and succor to the dis
tresseI. The American Red C'oss 81
ciety has been first on the battlefield,
first wherever disaster requires prompt
aid. It's nurses follow all our armies
when war comes, caring for the sick
aud wounded. Wherever storm, flood,
pastilence, famine. fire or earthquake
destroys homes and Leaves men, women
and children in restitution the Red Cross
pours il fool, clothing, blankets, med.
icines and supplies.
The rsd-cross stamps represent one
specitic branch OF the society's work.
Every dollar derived from their sale -
devoted to the campaign against tuber-
culosis. In the fight to stamp out tie
white plague the Red Cross Society his
taken the lead. Funds for this pur-
pose ar Q largely dependent upon the
sale OF stamps during the holiday sea-
son.
Considerable sums have been realized
in past years from this source, and
nothing should be allowed to interrupt
their SALE When you buy the stamps
with the red cross you are not only Sc
caring for trihng sum a Christmas
greeting to so with each present, but
Won are helping to relieve distress aud
save human life.
A part OF the proceeds go the local
work OF the Anti-Tuborculosls Society
who deserve every encouragement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-15
VIRGINIANS OPPOSE.

The nine democratic members Of
congress from Virginia voted against
the Sherwood bill, giving Union sold
iers 81 day pension. Mr.. Slemp.
the republican member, voted for the
bill. There is a goodly bunch OF dem
ocrats in the Senate who may be de-
pended on to follow the example Of
those who voted against the grab when
it was put on its passage lI the House
of Representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-15
YOUNG AMERICA ON TOP.

". Morgan Shuster, the young
American general OF P"r5!d.
who is the storm center Of the pres
ont disturbance in Asia, was bora IN
Washington. u. c.. thirly-four years
ago. Consequently, he is not IGlte
old enough TO be President OF IN"
United States: hut it is ulderSaood
that Ger rim enthusiastic Persians D
ultra-nolern mind ilave% mentioned lI''l
him us Il til person for head OF q Per-
sian republic; Young Mr.. Shuster
makes up in hustle. what he lacks
in years. He is said to lack tact. and
this has added 10 the trouble he has
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-15

OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRIST
MAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-15

Capt. Israel J. Merritt, head Of the
Merritt-Chapr.au Wrecking Company,
died Yesterday in New York after an
operation on his stomach, aged 50
years. He was regarded as one Of the
best authorities in the country on the
raising OF wrecked vessels.