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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
PARK THEATRE

A reproduction of scenes and incl dents of the Tripoli and Turkish war with moving pictures will be the at- traction at the Park Theatre to-mor- -ow afternoon and night and Saturday. The scenes of Interest will be an Ital- ian infantry drill. bringing water to the soldiers. an aeroplane in war ser vice and several other interesting events. Comedy and novelty pictures will complete the entertainment.
 Al Reeves is coming to the Park for days next week offering, opening Christmas Matinee and evening with his popular Beauty Show" There Is no better known nor more attractive trademark in the burlesQue business han this. And this season, from all accounts, the popular comedian has excelled his best previous records for supp ying all that goes to make perfectly equipped burlesque organiza- tion. Supplementing his own personal performance will be that of Andy Lew Is, a Hebrew character impersonai or of fine abilities, who for several sea- sons was the star of his own com pany and who never fai 8 to strongly impress himself upon his audiences. Then there is Billy Inmann, who is widely popular and Geo. w. Scott, who long ago won distinction in many i'm portant high-class Metropolitan pro- auctions. Blanche Curtis, who heads the female contingent of the organi- zation, comes with a splendid record of successes as comedienne and sing CT; Blanch Martin, '-The American Beauty" and Barrie Brandon, who will be remembered as an exceedingly graceful toe-dancer, will be seen in an Important part. Zella Russell, the marvellous piano soloist, is among the members of the company. In the matter of pretty girls, this organiza- ton has always excelled, and this sea- sons assemblage of beauties is said to eclipse any that has hi'herto been brought together by Mr. Reeves. Con ology," the burlesque which will be presented, ss said to have been lavish ly equipped as to scenery and cos tunes. It may be mentioned incl dentally that George M. Conan has given to MT. Reeves permission to use his stirring musical number '"The Am erican Ragtime," a fact which adds materially to the attracfveness of the musical part of the performance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
FURNITURE SUGGESTIONS
 For The Holidays

Hundreds of useful articles, in fact,every- thing we carry is of that character.
 A fine line of Ladies' Desks in Nahooanv Oak and Early English. Prices S5 to 50. Music Cabinets, $575 to S2o. Tea Tables, Book Cases, also the Gum Sectional Book Case from Grand Rapids, superior to any
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Earthquake Hero
 Breaks His Neck
U. s. SAILOR WHO RECOVERED CHENEY BODIES AT MESSINA
 MEETS SUDDEN DEATH.

New York, Dec. 21-An hour after John B. O'Brien, formerly a sailor on the battleship Connecticut, fe.l down a flight of stairs at hts home, yester- day, and broke his neck, a special de- livery package was delivered at the door. The package contained a medal awarded O'Brien by the Navy De- partment for his bravery in rescue work after the Messina earthquake in 1908
 O Brien was detailed to this work when the Ameltcan ships arrived at Messina and it was he who recovered the bodies of Consul Arthur S. Cheney and his wife, of New Haven, Conn.,, from the ruins of the consulate. He subsequently, retired from the navy and was employed as watchman. Just before his medal came he ripped on a loose stair rod and fell down the flight of steps.
 New Haven, Dec. 21-The circum- stances of the death of Consul Cheney and wife in the Messira earthquake are still fresh in the minds of New Haveners. The bodies remained bur jed beneath a mountain of debris for many days and were finally taken out by sailors from tre American war ships. The man who reached them first was OBrien, who yesterday met such an untimely death
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
ODD FELLOWS WILL KEEP
 OPEN HOUSE NEW YEARS DAY

Bridgeport members Of the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows will ob- serve New Years day by keeping open house. Beginning at in the after noon both lodge rooms will be open and the open house observance will continue during the evening" Refresh ments will be served in the banquet room.
 The following committee is n charge: General chairman, Mrs. John c. Gerbich; refreshments, Mrs. Fannie Leonard; committee of entertainment, MT. Whitney; committee on. decora- tion. MT. Walker: hall, MT Iverson; music, MT. Daniels; secretary, Mrs. Sarah Becker. meeting will be held by the committee to comp'e'e arrange ments, on Wednesday evening next. Music will be furnished by an orches- tra.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
OLD MANSION SOLD.
Polish Planters Purchase Historical
 Granger Place at Suffield.

Suff1eld, Dec. 21-The oldest house in town, known as the Granger place. and built in 1780 by Col Zadock and Charles Lucosic, two Polish resi-
 dents, who have been in this country
 about eight years! Then years ago, Clayton Holdridge bought the farm. consisting of 80 acres, from Mrs. Emma Chapel for 5000. and only last month he resold the farm for $11,750, to the same two Polish men. John Turick has been head foreman at the Herman Ude market garden and to- bacco plantation in the West Sufield road known as ''Sunnyside', and Char les Lucosic has been foreman at the Charles Whittimore squab farm in West SuE.eld
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
FREE SMOKERS" TAX. Matter of Internal Revenue to be Re.
 ferred to Courts.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The question of assessing the internal revenue tax on the free "sm mokers" distributed to employees of cigar factories, which it is estimated would yield a half million dollars to the government yearly, probably will be referred by treasury officials to the courts for determina- tion Most of the manufacturers have agreed it is said, to the government contention that free smokers" taken from the premises, should be taxed the same as the rest of a factory's output. The manufacturers, however, dispute the right to tax the cigars smoked in the shops. A test case likely will be entered soon at New York or Tampa Fla
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
6alear1ef 6l|

Singing in sweet soprano voice. and playing the violin with the touch and feeling of an artist this pretty girl IS achieving a great and well deserved vaudeville success.
 'The Mayor and the Manicure" !" George Ade's great comedy sketch, as presented at Polls this week, is liter ally making thousands laugh every day. Cleverly conceived and we'll ex- ecuted, this playlet has limitless pos abilities for comedy in the hands of such clever actors as are presenting it this week, and it is small wonder that the audience is kept in an up roar throughout.
 Other features of a bill that is mak- ing the theatregoers talk include Krempka Brothers, marvellous aero bats; the Monarch Comedy Four, with very laughable comedy and excellent singing; Arthur J. Pickens and com pany, presenting the catchy and de- iightfully funny skit, Freddie; the O'Karos roller skating experts ana nove ty entertainers; the Electrograph. with reels of the most interesting mo- ton pictures, and Polls orchestra. with the latest popular selections of lhe day.
 Order your seats at once, if you would make sure of seeing one of the remaining performances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21

MddIetown. N. Y.-Mrs. Barbara E. Smith, whose maiden name was Smith, has taken for her third husband Ava c. Smith. Both her former husbands were named Smith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21

washington-While buying her a Christmas present, Leslie Kembright was arrested at the request of his fancee, Beattie Snarr, who said she feared he planned deserting her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21

New York-Friday, Dec 2, ts the shortest day in the year.
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
gatherings in this country. evoked much

gatherings In this country. evoked much
applause.
The committee in charge OF the enter
tainment and ball was composed Of
Mesdames Abram Simon, N. Newmyer,
Joseph Abel, Charles Picard, B. Held,
Jacob Eisemann, Alfred Selinger, and
s. Y. Gnsack. Ariel Davis acted as
musical director.
The entertainment drew an audience
Of at least 600 representative members
OF the Hebrew congregation. The pro-
ceedsi are to be applied to the fund that
Is being collected for the erection of q
new synagogue.
The plans for the new structure are
yet incomplete. The board of managers
Of the congregation has appointed a
building committee, OF which Harry
King IL chairman. and this committee
will report as soon as the now uncertain
elements in the matter are cleared up.
An effort will be made to sell the Eighth
Street Temple.
The new building will be erected fur
ther from the center Of the city. A
site has not yet been purchased nor have
definite plans been drawn for the struc-
ture for which fund lie now being
raised, but II is expected that build
ing satisfactory to the congregation
would cost about 100000.
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
ORPHAN ASYLUM
BENEFIT, GIVEN BY
KNIGHTS, SUCCESS
Large Fund Melted From
Entertainment Held At
Convention Hall.

What probably was the most success
full entertainment ever given by the
Catholic knights Of America was tho
donation party last night at Convention
Hall, which more than 5000 persons at
tended. The entertainment was for the
benefit Of the st. Josephs Orphan Asy-
lum A large fund was netted for the
institution.
Judge william II. De Lacy. who was
the presiding officer; Mgr. William I.
Russell, of st. Patricks Church, and
the Rev. william j. Kerry, were among
those making addresses. A musical pro-
gram was rendered. and refreshments,
confce tioneyr, and flowers were on sale
at booths in charge of Mrs. A. b.
Coppes, who was assisted by Mrs. j. A.
Rupert, Mrs. M. l. Weller, Mrs. g. r.
Rcpetti. rms. Leo Finn. Mrs. r. Eos
bender, Mrs. Herold, and Mrs. Brock
mann. and Miss Iona Miller, Mrs. Ella
Herold, Misses Marie and Agnes Hold
en-, Miss A. Hess, Miss L. Hess, Becker
Door, and the Misses Miller.
Rudolph Sends Regrets.
Judge De Lacy, who made a short in
troductory address, read q letter from
Commissioner Rudolph in which that Of
ficial expressed regret at being unable
to be present. The Commissioner praised
the work Of the Catholic knights of
America, and that Of the Sisters of the
Holy Cross, who assume the rc.'ponsi-
bility of the care Of the orphans.
DR., Kerby.. professor of sociology al
the Catholic University, made the prin-
cipal address Of the evening. He de-
clared that not man can be man.
! developed in sympathy and power, un-
less he knows the weak social classes,
widows, orphans, and the dependent OF
all kinds, and feels the impulse to go to
their aid.''
Mgr. Russell then made brief ad-
dress, after which st. Patrick's sanct-
| uary choir, under the direction Of r.
Mills Silby, sang two selections. The
boys of st. Joseph's then gave songs
and drills.
Committees in Charge.
The committees in charge of the affair
were:
Executive-Edward J. Hannah, presi.
dent; Michael A. Mess, vice president;
P. A. Tobin. secretary, and N. H. Shea,
treasurer.
Reception-E. ]. Hannah. chairman;
M. I. Weller, B. F. Saul, George r. Re-
petit, William Mcclure, Robert Ber-
berich. John Ridden. George Killee
John Shughrue, Oscar Luckett, John J
permodv, A. b. Coppes. l.. Mangan,
william Schwing. A. c. JOY. J. A. Madi.
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
HEBREW TEMPLE
AMATEURS APPEAR
IN MINSTREL SHOW
Entertainment for Benefit of
New Edihce Proves a
Great Success.

Opening its program with chorus Of
thirty young women and eight young
men, all of somber hue through the use
Of burnt cork, the entertainpent and
ball given by the Ladies' Auxiliary Of
the Eighth Street Temple Thursday
night at the Elks Hall, Tenth and III
streets, proved great success. Liberal
applause greeted every effort and there
were many encores. Sixteen minstrel
numbers. comedy act by Messrs. Engel
and Heidenheimer and two dramatic
sketches made UP the program. The
sketches. displaying the contrast be-
tween old and modern informal social
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
Cures Dandruff, Stops Fall
ing Hair and Makes

pull out one gray hair and a dozen
will take it's place" is an old saying,
which is, to a great extent, true, X no
steps are taken to stop the cause.
When gray hair appears 1t is a sign
that Nature needs assistance. 1t is
Natures call for help. Gray hair, dull,
lifeless hair, or hair that Is falling out,
is not necessarily sign OF advancing
age, for there are thousands of elderly
people with perfect heads Of hair with
out single streak Of gray.
When gray hairs come, or when the
hair seems to be lifeless or dead. some
good, reliable hair-restorfng treatment
should be resorted to at once. Special
lists say that one Of the best prepara-
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
DON'T Pull OUT THE GRAY HAIRS;
A SIMPLE REMEDY RESTORES COLOR

tions to use is the old-fashioned sage
tea" which our grandparents used. The
best preparation of this kind IL Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, a prep
aration Of domestic sage and sulphur.
scientifically compounded with later dis
whole mixture being carefully balanced
and tested by experts.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Is clean
and wholesome and perfectly harmless.
1t refreshes dry, parched hair. removes
dandruff and gradually restores faded
or gray hair to it's natural color.
Don't delay another minute. Start
using Wyeth's Sage and sulphur at
once and see what a difference few
days treatment will make in your hair.
This preparation is offered to the
public at fifty cents a bottle, and Is
recommended and sold by all druggists.
Special agent, James O'Donneli. 9oi
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
Veterans Will Attend
Funeral of Saunders

Funeral services for John H. saun-
ders, aged and highly respected resi-
dent Of the District for more than
twenty-five years. who died at his home,
14S street northwest. at the age OF
eighty-two years, will be held at 2:3O
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home.
In the civil war Mr.. Saunders saw
much active service He was mustered
out In 1866. with the rank of second
lieutenant, Members of the Union Vet
erans' Union. of which he was a men,
Der. will attend the ceremonies. He is
survived by two daughters and Ave
sons.
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
PURE NORWEGIAN
COD LIVER OIL.

Guaranteed to be the pure oil
of the Norwegian cod, and to con-
tain absolutely nothing else.
1t is a well-known fact that
great deal of taking and adulter-
ating is done in connection with
the marketing of cod liver oil. We
pay a higher price for our oil than
is generally paid, but charge you
no more than you would have to
pay for an inferior grade. Always
fresh. right from the original bar
rels into the bottles and into your
hands. Special, full pint or.
bottle. OOC
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
Maccabee Bazaar.

Ladies' Of the Maccabees OF the
World National Hive, No. !. will give
an interesting party and bazaar this
evening at the Pythian Temple. 1919
Ninth street northwest. Prizes will he
awarded to the most original advertis-
Ing costume. The bazaar will comprise
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gan. u. =. Fisher. Michael Dowd, M. M
Doyle. r. p. Madigan. NJ. Mccormick,
p. r. Neligan, j. III. Rupert, Daniel
Loughran, Charles Rauscher, James r.
Shea and NJ. Kinslow. ~
Donation-M. A. Keane, chairman;
William Mcclure, ]. Henry Buscher,
George Killeen, w. A. Simpson, M. y.
Kear1e, John Gilbert, ]. A. Madigan
James Lackey. J. Hadley Doyle, Frank
Wisner. John Cady. John r. Costello, Y
A. Herbert. John Rudden, p. j. Nee,
r. O. Castell. l.. B. Cook. william Neu-
land, and Caspar Giebel.
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
Funeral of c. p. Rees
Held This Afternoon

The Rev. j. r. Berbeich officiated at
funeral services this afternoon for
Charles p. Rees, for several years man.
ager OF the Mt. Vernon and Marshall
Hall Steamboat Company. who died sud
denly of apoplexy at his home, 70S II
street southwest. Interment was In
Glenwood Cemetery
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Judge Grantham Dead.

LONDON. Dec. 1.--sir william Grant
han '.ase oL nns 1910, Denh v,Mon
pneumonia at the age OF seventy-six
years. He was member Of parliament
from 1874 till 1885, when he was ap-
pointed Judge. He was then created o
knight.
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
TRY THIS
TWO MINUTE CURE FOR
COLD IN HEAD OR CHEST
1T Is CURING THOUSANDS DAILY,
AND SAVES TIME AND MONEY.

AND SAVES TIME AND MONEY.
Get bowl three quarters full of boil
ing water, and a towel.
Pour into the water teaspoonful OF
Hyomei pronounced High-o-me).
Put your head over, the bowl and cover
both head and bowl with towel. .s o.
Breathe the val,or that arises for two
minutes, and presto! your head Is as
clear as a bell, and the tightness in tire
chest Is gone. ,'
Nothing like 1t to break up a heavy
cold, cure sore throat or drive away a
cough. It's pleasant cure. foull en-
joy breathing Hyomei. You'll feel al
once its soothing. healing and beneficial
effect ais 1t passes over the intiamed and
irritated membrane. Try 1t. Henr!
Evans and Jas O'Donnell.
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
Guggenheim, Copper
Magnate, Recovering

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-Daniel GugRen-,
helm copper magnate. Is on the road to
recovery, today, following a minor OPP
GRAFTON.
The Washington times., 1911-12-01
Cigars

Our Cigar Department is well sup
. piled with the very best cigars in the
city. All popular brands may be OBJ
y tanned at this store. and we can save
you money on nearly all brands man
ufactured. We recommend the fol-
lowing to every smoker who likes
first-class cigars and tobaccos at
about 40 per cent less than he would
pay elsewhere:
MI FAVORITA
This popular brand Is recommended to
+ the smoker Of the trust cigar, Ell PRIN-
CIPE DE GALES. and We want him to
compare same.
Now Is the time to buy. at the wonder.
fully low prices quoted below.
MI FAvoRITA-cabinets, loo. straight:
MI FAvoRrrA-Puritano.. for aSc:
MI FAvoRITA-concha FInos Especiais.
&c straight; $3.50 per 100 &C.,
MI FAVoRITA-5c straight: $500 per
FLOR DE LovERA.'
20c Rosa Pcrfecto.
Cut to for csc: S3 90 per box Of e5.
for &c. Clear Havana.
Cut to Ioe straisS:i $50 per boz of 50.
r, O.; SuLLIVANs 7-2o-4.
This brand is clear Havana nller
with a sumatra wrapper; made in two
shapes, Londres and Perfectos.
for &c: $50 per bog OF 30.
1oc CoNCHA PERFEcTO.
for 2sc; $500 per box Of 80.
SOMERSET
Jockey Club.)
for &c: $500 Der box Of So
LA cAHDILLO.
Superiores.
We guarantee this brand to equal any
10c straight cigar manufactured.
sc straight; $500 per 100.
,oN WHITE II e owL-Se' 6 for CSC: $500 per
LA CALzADA-loc Porto Rican: two
shapes. Panatela and Alfred de Roths-
childs. 6 for 2Sc: 81. 90 per box of 30.
DEAN.This "a. 80 II popular +" brand cut to
Of so.
HONEST Traders for 1oc, for Csc
ROYAL CIRCLE-Havana filled. &c
straight cigars; for csc; $3.50 per box
Of 50.
JUST ARRIVED.
This Popular &c Brand Cut to for 10c;
for 25c; $1.50 per box of so.
We recommend these cigars to the
| particular smoker.
Specials in Smoking Tobacco.
ARCADIA MIXTURE-In one-pound
pkg. .....,....,........ ..................N.7 70
BLUE BOAR trough cut), in hu-
| mldor ........$2 25
| GARRICK (English mixture) lib
pkg. ................... ..............,.,..s2o 90
| AMERICAN MIXTURE. in lib.
/ pkg ...-......,.............. Soc
| SNAP SHOTS (crushed cube). lib.
pkg ,.....,.................... ssc
4 CAMERoNs POCKET SLICE, 25c
size, cut to ...;;...... ........... 2Oc
II PLAYERS, slice cut, csc size, cut
to :;;:::,.;:;..;;..:.:;.:; zoe
III ENGLISH PIPD'S-EYE MIXTURE
Il 20c size, cut TO. oOc
II FALK'S ALABAZ. imported blend,
cut TO .......................... .EOc
III PRINCE ALBERT. one-pound tins f9c
III 'One-half pound tins. ins..,.......,........ &c
II All 10c tins of tobacco cut TO S for 25c
II All &c packages of tobacco cut to for
25c.
II RIZLA-RICE PAPERS.
u 9 books for sc.
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Drugs and
Rubber Goods

PATENT REMEDIES REDUCED.
35c Fletcher's Castoria. ..... .21c
10c Bromo Seltzer. r............. 4c
$1.00 Herpicide. ................7S .7Sc
soc Herpicide. .................39 .39c
25c Mentholatium, 2 for. .25c
25c Glyco-Thymoline ..16c
SOC Glyco-Thymoline. .........S .SSc
$1.O0 Glyco-Thymoline. $50
25c Listerine, 2 for. ..2Sc
$1.00 Listerine. .............. .6Sc
soc Canthrox. ..3lc
25c Holmes Frostilla. ......... l6c
25c Handoline. ........... .l6c
50c Kinds Honey and Almond
SIOdu -. .ssS
soc Partisan Sage Hair Tonic. Sic
Csc Phospho Quinine Tablets. 15c
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Thermos Bottles.

Keep things hot "a hours. Keep
them cold As hours. Regular IN
price, $l00. Special. SJC
The Washington times., 1911-12-01

Fearing that his setter dog, which
had been Ill for several weeks, was af-
fiicted with rabies, Wesley Padgett, 6A
Alabama avenue, had Policeman Ver-
non Eskridge destroy the animal yes
terday.
The Washington times., 1911-12-01

Lloyd w. Biddle. who was called to
the vicinity of Pittsburgh by the death
OF an aged uncle has reached home.
The Washington times., 1911-12-01

Members Of the Eleventh precinct are
elated at the good showing made by
their station house and drill squad be.
fore Major Sylvester and Commissioner
Johnston on Wednesday afternoon. wher
the annual inspection took place.
After the inspection the police chief
and commissioner took spin around
the precinct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
A Terrible sIunder

To neglect liver trouble. Never do It.
Take DR.. Kings New Life Pills on the
first sign of constipation. biliousness
or inactive bowels and prevent viru-
lent Indigestion, jaundice or gall sones
lent Indigestion, jaundice or gall stones.
They regulate liver. stomach and bow
els and build up your health. Only rs
cents. at all Druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30

%. DR.. Sun Yet Sen elected president of
China's new provisional govern
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30


l. Political: Monarchist uprising In Por-
tugaL Francisco ]. Madero elected
president Of Mexico.
2 Obituary: Rear Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley. U. 8. N. retired. hero of the
Arctic and of tho naval battle OF San
tiago. in New York; aged ~
Aviation Disaster: Cromwell Dixon, first
TO fly over the Rockies. killed in fight
at Spokane Wash
9 Italy-Tripoli: Tripoii bombarded by
italian varships-
4 Italy-Tripoli: Italians from the war
feet In the harbor of TripoH landed
and hoisted the Italian Gag.
Sporting: The New York baseball club
won the National league pennant. de-
feating Brooklyn z TO o.
8 Sporting: The Harmsvorth cup won
by Dixie ". In q motorboat race at
Huntington bay. Long Island.
Aviation: Six balloons-3 American, 2
German and ! French-started from
Kansas City 10 race for the James
Gordon Bennett trophy.
I Aviation: Lieut. Hans Gericks. piioting
The Brandon news., 1911-05-11

through popular subscriptions from
friends and admirers of the only Dem,
ocratic president since the war.
Cleveland belonged to two states.
While he was elected president both
times from New York, his birth and
death occurred in New Jersey. He was
born in Caldwell, that state, in 1887,
and died at Princeton in 1908.
The movement to erect a memorial
to Mr.. Cleveland in Princeton rode
well on the waters of public interest.
The projectors of the monument,
among whom were included some of
Mr. Cleveland's closest friends, expert
enced little difficulty in raising money,
and their plans win be embodied in
beautiful memorial tower. 1t is to be
erected among the Princeton buildings
and will be a conspicuous object on
the university grounds. The tower is
to be about forty feet square and will
rise over 100 feet The type of archi-
lecture is pure perpendicular Gothic,
and the material will be graystone.
Upon Mr.. Cleveland's retirement from
The Brandon news., 1911-05-11

q 100000 fund for this tribute to his
memory The hope of those having
the matter in charge was that the en-
tire amount would be subscribed on
or before March 1S, when it was pro
posed to hold a great celebration. On
March 10 only trif1e more than $4,000
remained to be collected, and 1t was
assured that the goal would be reach
ed at the time set. The amount came