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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-11-03
Wounded Man Dies.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
Sherman, Texas, Oct. 2S.-Chas
Allen who was shot by his wife
on Oct. IL AZ POttsboro died here
today.
Allen was asleep when the fatal
shot was fired His wife admits
the shooting and said it was done
TO protect her life as Allen had
epeatedly threatened 10 kill her.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-11-03

GUARANTY FUND BANK
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-11-03

J. w. Copeland, Of Dayton, Ohio, pur-
chased bottle Of Chamherain's Cough
Remedy for his boy who had a cold, and be-
fore the bottle was 40 used the boys cold
was gone. Is that not better than 20 pay q
1--WE dollar doctors bill2 Sold boy dealers
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15
DAMPHION SOCIETY GIVES
BANQUET TO MR.. SCHECK.

The Damphion Social Society ten
dered a banquet to Morris Scheck. of
Philadelphia, last evening at De
Jianne's banquet halls. The occasion
was the honoring of the guest who
wrote the manuscript of the burlesque
of Madam X" which the society per-
formed in the Kruger Auditorium on
March Is. In fitting recognition of his
efforts Mr.. Scheck, who was formerly a
resident of Newark, was presented
with a beautiful gift. Emanuel Bloom.
a member of he association, who as
sisted materially in staging the play,
was also remembered with a fine gift,
likewise Emanuel Scheck, brother of
the author, for his share in the play.
Souvenirs were given to each member
present. Samuel Roessler, chairman
of the dinner, acted as POSTMASTER.
Mr.. Scheck responded to a toast.
"Reminiscences" and in an admirable
manner spoke of social happenings in
Newark twelve to fifteen years ago,
and also made some valuable sugges-
tons, which, If carried out, should
prove very beneficial to the associa-
ton. Samuel Press, president of the
club, spoke of the "Damphion Society"
Max Hausman, Scouting in the
VEST Emanuel Bloom. THE Drama"
Emanuel Scheck, European Travel"
Milton ~Steinhardt, Good Fellow
Ship Abraham Henig, Social Or
ganization;" Jules Jacob, "The Ladies'"
The dinner was the most successful In
the career of the association.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15
POSTAL SAVINGS
BANK SYSTEM IS
GROWING POPULAR
General Hitchcock
Issues Statement Showing
Deposits Increased.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-Material
growth in the popularity of the postal
savings bank system is indicated by a
statement issued today by Postmaster
General Hitchcock concerning the
operation of the forty-eight initial de-
positories which began business Janu-
airy 3 last. During April ISIS separate
deposits were made, aggregating $50, 64s.
an average of $31.57. In January $3.50
separate deposits were made, aegre-
eating $61,S05, or an average of only
1854.
Depositors on July / may convert
their deposits into United States bonds
bearing ~ per cent interest. The
n have been prepared in denomi-
nations of $50, 800 and $500. The bonds
will be issued to every depositor VINO
may apply for them on the Proper form
before June 10.
The bonds will be issued only to de-
positors, but may be sold or assigned
at any time. They are exempt from all
taxation.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15

day Club, of Asbury Park, fourth, Mrs.
Hiram e. beats, Woman's Club, of
Flemington; fifth, Mrs. Florence Howe
Hall, Monday Afternoon Club, Of
Plainfield; sixth. Mrs. Jessie Stewart
Crear, Woman's Reading Club. of
Rutherford: seventh, Mrs. George t.
King, Half-Hour Reading Club,of New
ark; eighth, Mrs. J.. T. Kirkland. Char
lotte Emerson Brown Club, of East
Orange; ninth, Mrs. Brice Collard, Jer-
sey City Woman's Club; tenth, Mrs.
Thomas B. Stillman, Woman's Club, Of
Hoboken; recording secretary, Mrs.
John R. Schermerhorn, Woman's Club,
of Orange; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Joseph M. Middleton, the Con-
temporary Club, of Trenton; treasurer,
Mrs. James A. Moseley, Woman's Club,
of Glen Ridge; auditor, Mrs. Theodore
Dwight Bunce, Woman's Club, of West
field; general federation secretary,
Mrs. Frank Amber Pattison, Borough
Improvement League, of Metuchen;
directors, Mrs. James A. Exton, Civic
Club, of Arlington; Miss Elizabeth B.
Vermilye, Woman's Club, of Upper
Montclair, and Mrs. w. K. Wildes,
Woman's Club, of. Little Falls.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15
SWEENEY CONGRATULATED
UPON COURT ~CLERKSHIP.

PATERSON, May 15.-Friends of
James A. Sweeney, who for a number
of years had been Ia member of the
clerical force of the Paterson SAVINGS
Institution. are today congratulating
him upon his appointment as clerk of
the District Court. The appointment
was made Friday night by Judge
Abram Klenert, and will 20 into effect
about the first of June.
Mr.. Sweeney Is one Of the most
popular young men of this city. lie
has lived here since infancy, and was
graduated from st. Johns Parochial
School fourteen years ago He studied
IN the law Office of Abram Klenert, and
was employed for five years in the
county clerks office. In 1909 he became
connected with the Paterson Savings
Institution, leaving : six months to
take up outside work. Later he re-
turned to the bank, and has since held
a responsible position there. His
resignation Saturday was received with
genuine regret by the officers of the
bank.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15
WOMAN ARRESTED TWICE
in ONE DAY SENT TO JAIL.

Three months in the county jail was
imposed upon a woman who say she
Is Mrs. Loretta Clifton, 20 years old, of
III Lafayette street, this city, last
night. by Police Justice Ashworth, in
the Belleville police court. The woman
was arrested twice yesterday by the
Belleville police for being drunk and
unable to m for herself properly.
She was taken into custody early
yesterday morning and was discharged
by Justice Ashworth. Later she was
again found on John street and SEN
fenced by the magistrate. The Clifton
woman was taken to the jail today by
Patroman Gilman.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15
WILL BURN MORTGAGE
OF WHITTIER HOUSE.
Rabbi Foster to Speak in Honor
of Event.

JERSEY CITY, May 15.-'Vhittier
House Social Settlement. Jersey City,
celebrates it's seventeenth anniversary
tonight, when the mortgage on its
property will be burned II Miss Brad
ford, the head worker, who, by her own
efforts, raised a fun sufficient to clear
the house. and its large annex of all
debt.
The addresses win be made by Judge
Robert Carey. Judge Mark A. Sullivan
and Rabbi Foster. of N.wark, and the
reception to follow will be under the
auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary. of
which Mrs. Charles L. Carrick is presi-
dent, and Mrs. G.. T. Vickers, chairman
of the entertai;. ment committee.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15
dead MEMS CHESTS" TO
BE SOLD BY UNCLE SAM

abroad, whose personal belongings
have been unclaimed. The law pro-
vides h a after efforts to locate the
heirs of decedents" for two years
without result the property shall go
into the possession of the United States
and be offered for sale. The accumula-
ton of such property has been going
on since 1850. The articles have been
stored in the offices of the auditor for
the state and other departments.
The property includes a variety of
articles, such as %penknives, r%evolvers,
rings and other jewelry. In some in
stances the decedents left valuable
papers n money.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15
WORLDS WONDERS
ARE SHOWN IN
BIC CIRCUS LINE
Greatest of All Shows Marches
T%riumphantly Through
Streets of City.
WONDERS AND MARVELS,
ANIMALS AND MUSIC
An Attract Small Boy and
Larger "Kids"
Stays Two Days.
Kin ta5k about yer wild West show,
'Thout m'nagerie ner clown.
Forget 1t mighty quick though when
The circus comes to town.

Kin ta3k about yer wild West show,
'Thout m'nagerie ner clown
Forget 1t mighty quick though when
The circus comes to town.
ALI thought of previous aggregations
showing under tents, which have WIS.,
tied Newark in the recent past, were
obliterated, annihilated. canned and
consigned to chaos when the only orig
insl circus parade swept proudly.
grandly, magnificently, to say nothing
of majestically, through the principal
thoroughfares Of u fair city today.
Naturally, as is the custom with an
nual functions of this kind, 1t was the
best circus parade ever seen In these
parts. II the coronation pageant has
anything on the Ringing Brothers
output II will be forced to exert itself
to the straininE point n then the re-
suit 10 doubtful. The day may come
when the circus parades cease being
better than 1t was the year before,
but that day, so far as the fortunate
residents of this city. are concerned,
has been mercifully postponed.
A certain spice over n above the
usual fiavoring was lent to the occasio
this morning through the fact that for
the first time in the history of Newark
or of any of the greatest shows on
earth. an eight hundred horsepower
circus OF the first magnitude is to re-
main here for two whole days and
nights. Thus disappointment today
does not necessarily kill hope.
Coin to the circus today?
saNTa0y hut xarporrar mayha. it'Il no q
lot better then"
The Circus Parade
But, to get back to the parade,
Promptly at the appointed time the
''giittering galaxy'-as necessary to an
up-to-date circus as the steam piano
and elephants-of wonders and marvels
drawn from every corner of the earth
started from the circus grounds at FRS
street and Sussex venue for the long
hike through Central avenue, High
street, Clinton avenue, Broad street and
Central avenue again to the grounds
Every foot of vantage ground along the
route had been ~pre-empted an hour be
fore the time scheduled as per usual
and a great crowd could not nave as
sembled In the vicinity of the focal
point at Broad and Market had the &C.
casion beer the combined visits of tive
presidents and a covey Of kings.
Every Broad street window opening
upon the scene framed punches anc
bouquets of humanity, according to th'
world-old division. A police platoon
obliged as the vanguard, and a circus
band on a coach that no Indian rajaf
would be ashamed Of. barring acid
tests, led off. There was everything &
bak circus parade ever had. and more
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15

Munyon's Cold Remedy Relieves the
Aaad. throat and lungs almost immediate.
81. Checks Fevers, stops Discharges of
fhe nose, takes away all aches and palps
Innate Coughs and prevents Paeumonia.
Write Prof. Munyon, 63rd and Jenersen
sts., Phiia., Pa, for medical edvacs ap-
eoiutsly fssA =
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15

Nothing which comes in cages, with
the single exception of the Camorrist
captives now being used for trial pur-
poses in Viterbo. Italy, was missing.
Mystery in the shape of closed and un-
lettered cages was wen more ram
pant than in the past; 12-count them
twelve-12 camels drew one of these
gorgeous moving homes of the eternal
what-not; tw~enty-four Shetland ponies
preceded another, and four zebras
hauled a fourth. Better-groomed horses
and more beautiful lady equestrlennes
were perhaps never seen in this city.
What the clown band lacked in tech
nique they more than made up in some
subtle form of attraction. as was
attested by the large following of boys
too i'll to attend school this morning,
which had attached itself to this bands
particular chariot.
Elephants Do stunts.
In recognition of their really remark
able welcome the twelve represent
atives of the elephant herd which
paraded stopped just short of Broad
street on Market and did a few stunts
as an interesting but unnecessary cir
Gus appetite Whether. The steam piano,
which put a period to this mammoth
merger Of marvels, rendered Where
the River Shannon Flows in a man
ner which made it simply imperative
for those who had not decided to see
the show.
1t is said that 10000 visitors thronged
the circus grounds yesterday. The po-
lice headquarters statistician estimates
that owing to the extension of time
of the circus's stay from one to two
days the rough working average of 500
missing boys reported annually will DC
increased to 500. Up until / o'clock no
boy had fallen into the canal. which
bisects the circus ground. This is re-
garded by experts as a distinct sign
of progress, rejecting great credit on
our public schools. Ringing Bros, who
now control all of the big shows in this
country, give fou performances here
two today and two tomorrow.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15
JIMMY BRITT, FIGHTER,
LOST RACE WITH DEATH

SAN FRANCISCO. May 15sCJimmy
Britt. the prize-fghter, who Is speed
ing here from London, has lost a race
with death. His sister Alice, aged is,
the gravity OF whose condition Britt
learned by cable and caused him to
start on his hasty journey home, died
yesterday Of tuberculosis at the Britt
home In Ross Valley.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15
HERALD PRINCE JEASSU
EMPEROR OF ABYSSINIA,

ADDS ABERA. Abyssinia, May 49,
Prince Lidj Jeassu, grandson Of En-
peror Menelik, was proclaimed emperor
OF Abyssinia yesterday. The corona.
ton ceremonies will AXE place later.
Prince LidJ Jeassu was proclaimed
heir to the Abyssinian throne on Nav
IL, 1909, when he was Is years of age.
Two days before he had been married
TO Princess Romans Onok, the 7-year-
old granddaughter Uf the late Emperor
John and a niece of Empress Taitu. n
the same time Ras Tessama, who had
taken over the affairs of the empire.
because of the ~incapacity of Emperor
Menelik, was appointed guardian 81
the heir apparent. The regent died
on April 70 last. Menelik was born
in 1874 and has long been in ill health.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-05-15
Will Auction Property of Heir
less Americans Who Died
Abroad Since 1850.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 15.-The
secretary of the treasury has directed
that the accumulation of articles that
nave come to be known as dead mems
chests shall be sold at public auction
on May %.
This property came into the custody
of the United States consuls in foreign
lands by the death Of American citizens
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-09-15
SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF DELIN-
QUENT TAXES, 1910.

Complying with Chapter rs Of the
General Session Laws, enacted by the
State Legislature at the 1911 session,
notice is hereby given that any time
after the first Monday in October,
1911, Certificates of Delinquency may
be issued upon any of the following
described parcels OF real property re-
naming delinquent. Taxes will be due
in the amounts set opposite each par
eel of property plus penalty of ten
per cent and interest at the rate of
twelve per cent per annum from the
first Monday in April, 1911, to which
will also be added the cost of adver-
tising. Certificates of Delinquency
draw interest from date OF issuance
until redeemed at the rate of fifteen
per cent per annum.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-09-15

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-18

At the First Methodist Church, Fairfield avenue and Broad street, the pastor, George M. Brown, wia speak morning and evening. At 10s30 t1e subject will be: The Men and Re- ligjon Forward Movement" The Sunday School will meet at 1z o'clock and the Mems Assembly at the same hour. The Epworth League dev0- tionai service at 6:30 will be con- ducted by Mir. l.. Raymond Daring, The timely topic upon which the pas tor will speak at 7:30 will be Dan gerous Places in Bridgeport The subject of the sermon will be- 'sChr5sc and Men," The evening service will close with a special number by the choir. There will be a mass meeting for the Methodist men of the city jn this church Monday evening address ed by Rev. T. $. Henderson, D. D. of Brooklyn. The singing will be led by Mir. E. R. Naftzger who will ssL s1st the pastor in meetings every evening during the coming week.
 First Church of Christ, Scientist, s7f Lafayette street. Service at II a. m. Subject, Soul. and Body" Sunday School, 1915. Wednesday evening tes- timoniaI meeting at 8. Reading room open every day except Sunday from 10 to 1, and from to 5. Also open Friday evening. All are weIe0z@ to both the services, and to the privileges of the reading room-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-18
The McNamara Case

Los Angeles. Nov. 1s-After the second exercising of peremptory chal- lenges had been completed, yester- day, only two of the nine tales- men passed for cause since the first exercising of peremptory challenges remained as permanent jurors. They were Jurors Sexton and Andre, who were immediately sworn.
 As soon as Judge Bordwe1l an- nounced that challenging might begin. the defense peremptorily challenged G. H. Elliott. Jacob Lansing and Ma .lenged Alexander Grebling, William A. Brunner and Clark McLane and then announced that it would accept c. A. Heath, William J. Andre and J. B. Sexton as permanent occupants of the box.
 - The defense, after few moments conference, challenged Heath and passed the other two ,' This left five peremptory jurors in the box. The defense still has eleven peremptory Challenges left and the state only five.
 ' As soon as Andre and Sexton had been sworn, the. work of qualifying the seven additional jurors began.
 Judge BOrdwell ordered the eighth venire of forty names drawn, the members to report, tomorrow.
 William Nicholson, a Los Angeles grocer, was passed for cause by both sides.
 sHe insisted that he had no opinion regarding the case.
 Attorney Scott, of counsel for the defense, today, received telegram from c. J. Smythe, of Omaha, former attorney general of Nebraska. sug- gesting that the defense apply to the Federal court for a writ of habeas corpus for McNamara on the ground that he was kidnapped in violation of his constitutional rights.
 Scott consulted his associates but decided that it would be impossible to adopt Smythe's suggestion at this time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-18
THE FARMER: NOVEMBER 1a 1911
Parsons Cruelty To Wife Secures
 Latter Freedom
| IFE TESTIFIED THAT HUSBAND SAID TT DID A WIFE GOOD TO
 BE KICKED OCCASIONALLY.

'It does a woman good to give her kick now and then," is the alleged declaration of Raymond Parsons after he had abused his wife, Elizabeth Par sons, of this city. Mrs. Parsons told her story in the Superior court, yes- terday afternoon, and Judge Curtis granted her a divorce on the ground of intolerable cruelty.
 Mrs. Parsons is employed at Warner Bros. Her husband never worked. she said, but lived on her earnings and abused her when the funds were ex- hausted. He frequently struck her, kicked and swore at her.
 Elizabeth Davidson of 701 Myrtle avenue, where the Parsons formerly boarded, said she had to put the cou- pie out because Parsons fl1-treated his wife. Once she saw him throw a heavy suit case at his wife,s head. It narrowly missed her.
 Lena Wilson of 614 Lafayette street, also told of Parsons cruelty toward his wife. Mrs. Parsons said she learned after leaving her husband that he had another wife living:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-18
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

In the early days of New England life the protestant church exerfed a very pronounced authority over tf1s life of the people, dealing not only with the religious questions, but soe- ial, political and commercfa1 Drob- lerns as we'll Gradually the chuFcfs has been eliminated from the general life save as it's authority has been exerted in indirect ways. A great many people believe, even fn reIiz- ious questions, the church has 10 authority to decide On Sunday night the pastor of the First Prssbyter5aa church, Rev. John MacI4aFen Rich ardson, will discuss the question as to where the authority of ff1e charefs rests today and the relationshfD 0f the present day church Co the feaer- ings of Christ on tfi9 sub5ecf.<
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-18

The best manicure acid is made by putting a tablespoonful ta of lemon juice in a cup of hot water. It removes stains from fingers and nails and soft ems the cuticle about the nail in a satisfactory way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-18
KELLEY WILL APPEAL Sister of Late Doctor to Cary Cass
 Above Pfohate Court

New Haven, Nov. 1s-Nottes o< an appeal from the admission Of ths will of the late Dr. James H. Kelley, which leaves the bulk of an estate amounting to about $15y0o1 to Mrs. Caroline Hitler, was filed in ehs pro- bate court yesterday afternoon tn be- half of the direct heirs, two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Mccarthy and Mrs Mary Farrell of Waterbury.
 Mrs. Hitler, who is the resfdua<y Ie- gate under the Kelley will acted as Dr. KelJey's housekeeper. When trs evidence was offered by Attorney Howard c. Webb, who represents fh< plaintiffs, but a protest was nads ss the admission of the will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-18
SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST RUSSIA
 MADE BY JEWS
Especial from United Press,

(SpeciaI rom United sPress.l
 New York, Nov. IS Astonishing charges against the Russian govern ment were made. today, by Jacob H. Schiff, at conference of prominent Jews with Senators Root and O'Gor- man, called to urge the Senators to vote for the. resolution immediately to abrogate the treaty with Russia, signed in 1882, because the country births
 Directly connected with Schiffs charges was an accusation against Ambassador William W. Rockhill and John Hays Hammond, personal repre- sentative of President Taft at the coronation of King George and Queen Mary. Indirectly, Schiff included President Taft but absolved him from all blame.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-18
INFLAMMATORY RHEUMATISM
 QUICKLY RELIEVED

Morton l.. Hill, of Lebailon, Ind, says: My wife had 1nflammatory Rheumatism in every muscle and joint; her suffering was terrible and her body sand face were swollen al- most beyond recognition: had been in bed fer six weeks and had eight physicians. but received no benefit until she tried Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma tism It gave immediate e relief and she was able to walk about in three days. I am sure 1t saved her life" Sold by Curtis Pharmacy, 1149 Main St., Cor. Elm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-18
Ambulance Called When Aged Woman
 Breaks Her Nose

< Stumbling in the road at the corner of Main street and Whitney avenue. yesterday forenoon. Mfs. Charles Hurst, aged 70, of 125 High street. fell heav- fly and broke her nose Blood flowed freely from her injury and so fright ened her aged husband, who accom- panied her, that he summoned the ambulance corps.
 Mrs. Hurst's injury was dressed and she and her husband were taken in the ambulance to their home on High street ~