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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
DANGERS DlSSIPATE
Encouraging Reports on Lower Mis-
sissippi Situation.

New Orleans, May 14.-With the ex-
ception of Conrad's point, six miles
below Baton Rouge, where sand boils
have developed near the base of the
levee, only encouraging reports were
received at the offices of the United
States engineers of the Mississippi
river food situation. The weather
at Baton Rouge, while other points
from Cairo south reported falling
stages.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
TO Become National Banks.

The comptroller of the currency has
received an application from Joseph
Warwick, J. Donahue, H. N. Duno-
howe, P. c. Dunohowe and M. P. Mar
wick to organize the Story City Ma
tional bank of Story City, Ia, capital
$4,000, to succeed the Story City
bank. The bank comptroller also has
authorized the Security National bank
of Alexandria, S. D., to begin business
with a capital of $4,000, naming J.
G. Gregory president and c.. H. Still
we'll, cashier. 1t will succeed the
Farmers bank of Alexandria.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
MINNEAPOLIS Grain.

Minneapolis, May 13.-Wheat-May,
$1.15; July, $1.15%; Sept, $1.O6%.
Cash close on track: No. l hard, $1.1S;
No. 1 Northern, $1.17@1.17R; to ar
rive, S1.17@1.17h; No. 2 Northern,
$1.15M1.15R; to arrive, $1.15@1.15h;
No. 3 Northern, $1.13@1.13h; No. 3
yellow corn, 77@78c; No. 4 corn, $50
TIC; No. 3 white oats, 54%c; to arrive,
t4Ac; No. 3 oats, 51@53c: barley,
75c@$1.25; fax. 2.23h.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
REBEL ARMY IN BAD TRAP
Force of 1000 Caught in Canyon and
Nearly Annihilated.

Ell Paso, Tex, May 14.-The slaugh-
ter of rebels at Cuatro Cienegas and
vicinity a few days ago was perhaps
the most painful blow thus far inflict-
ed upon the insurrecto army.
A dispatch declares the rebels I'M
der General Palazar were caught in
a canyon and his force of 1000 was
nearly annihilated. Some escaped by
climbing over the rocks out of the
death trap and others were shot to
death from above, where the federal
fire was continued for hours with ter
rible
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
DEMAND ACTION ON LIQUOR
Resolution Adopted by Methods.
Conference.

Minneapolis, May pa threat that
if the national legislators in Washing
ton do not take heed Of the temper
ance movement it will soon become
an issue in presidential elections and
in the %balloting for members of the
senate and house of representatives
was made in the presentation of a
resolution which the Methodist Epis-
coDal conference adopted unanimously.
The resolution was in a report from
the committee on temperance, of
which ]. Frank Hanly. former govern
or of Indiana, is chairman. The re-
port called on congress to pass the
kenyon-Sheppard-W ebb-McCumber bill
to prohibit the interstate shipment of
liquor in dry territory.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Titanic Funds $1,825,O 900.

London, May 12.-The public trus-
tees Office has offered to undertake
the administration of the funds raised
in Great Britain for the benefit of the
sufferers by the Titanic disaster.
These funds now aggregate $685.
900, of which the Daily Nails wo-
mems fund amounts to $283, 300.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
ONE TERM FOR PRESIDENT
Senate Judiciary Committee Favors
Six-Year Plan,

Washington, May l4.-The senate
Judiciary committee has decided to re-
port %favorably the Works resolution
restricting the presidential tenure Of
office to a single term of six years.
A minority report favoring a single
term Of four years also will be made
from the committee. The reports are
expected In a day or two.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, May 13.-Wheat- May,
$1.17; July, s1.12%; Sept, $1.07A@
1.07A. Corn-May, soc; July, 1870;
Sept, 4Bc. Oats-May, 56Ac; July,
53Ac; Sept, 1875 @43Ac. Pork-July,
1897; Sept, $19.47. Butter-Cream-
cries, 26@29c; dairies, 23@27c Eggs
-17k @1Sc. Poultry-Turkeys, 12c;
chickens, 14kc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
WYOMING SOLID FOR TAFT
Republican Convention Picks Six
Delegates to Chicago.

Cheyenne, Wyo., May 14.-The Re-
publican convention elected the fol-
lowing delegates to the national con.
vention: Senator S. E. Warren, SEN
ator Clarence D. Clark, Congressman
H. Mondell, Patrick Sullivan, w. H.
Huntley and w. l.. Wall. Delegate
Huntley is the leader of the Roosevelt
delegation from Sheridan county.
The delegation is instructed for
President Taft, whose administration
was endorsed, as also was the work
Of senators and representatives in
congress.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, May observation-disclosures,
$5.90@9.00; Texas steers, $5.50@7.4O;
Western steers, SIS. 9O@7.6O; stockers
and feeders, $4.20@6.6O; COWS and
heifers, $2.75@7.75; calves, $5.OO@7.-
so. ~Hogs-Light, $7.30@7.75; mixed,
$7.35@7.S5; heavy, $7.35@7.S5; rough,
s7.35@7.55; pigs, $5.OO@6.98. Sheep
Native, $4.60@7.4O; ye%arlings, $4,000
8.25; lambs, $5.9O@9.OO.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
South St. Paul Live Stock.

South st. Paul, May 13.-Cattle-
Steers, s5.75@8.25; cows and heifers,
S4.00@7.O0; calves, $3.00@6.25; feed
ers, $2.75@6.15. Hogs-$7.40@7.6O 60.
Sheep-Lambs, $6.OO@S.OO; wethers,
$5.00@6.50; ewes, $3.5O@5.75; wool
stuff, 5 4.O0@6.5O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, May 13.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. 1 hard, $1.1SB; No.
1 Northern, $1.17B; No. 2 Northern,
$1.15B; May $1.17A; July, $1.16%.
Flax-On track and to arrive, $2.26k;
July, $2.17.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Favors Red River BRIDGE,

The senate committee on COM
merce favorably reported Senator Nc
Cumber's bill to permit the construc-
ton of a pontoon bridge over the Red
River of the North between Pembina,
N. d., and st. Vincent, Mimi.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Heavy Snow at Duluth.

Duluth, May IA heavy wet SNOW
fell here, the fall following fine wealth
or. The 10 did not remain visible
long. melting as it fell.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Duluth Adopts New Ideas.

Duluth voters emphatically de-
clared at the polls that they wish to
have the initiative, referendum and
recall become a part Of the city char
ter. The voting was quite heavy and
the vote to incorporate the proposed
amendment was carried by a vote of
about 4 to 1.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
Boy Fatally Crushed,

John Olson, thirteen years old, was
killed at Grand Forks by falling un-
der the wheels of a heavily loaded
truck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
CLAIMS Or TAFT
And ROOSEVELT.
Lists Of Delegates to Chicago
Widely Divergent.
many ALREADY ARE CHOSEN
Apparent Now That Actual Control Of
Convention Must Await Action
on Contests.
I. !. :. I !. !. I
RIVAL CALCULATIONS.

TAFT CLAIMS = Delegates
elected, 766; instructed for
president, 4S3; instructed for
Roosevelt, 237; instructed for
La Toilette, SO; Cummins, 10.
ROOSEVELT CLAlMS-Del-
egates elected, 7S6; instructed
for Roosevelt, 319; instructed
for president, 143; for La Fol
lette, So; for Cummins, 10; I'M
instructed, Ia; contested, l64.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-16
CLEAN SWEEP IN MINNESOTA
Roosevelt Secures Entire DELEGATION
to Chicago.

st. Paul May 14.-Reports received
from county conventions indicate that
the Roosevelt forces will control each
Of the nine district conventions to be
held Wednesday. Control of the state
convention is assured the Roosevelt
men and a solid Roosevelt delegation
of t%wenty-four from Minnesota will
attend the Chicago convention June
25
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-21
p u.
Captain Murrell Asks Questions.

Captain Murrell Asks Questions.
in the deep peace that rested like
a benediction OF the pine-clad slopes
OF Scratch Hill the boy Hannibal fol-
lowed at YaLcy's heels as that gen
tleman pursued the not arduous
rounds OF temperate industry which
made up his daily life.
The Barony had been offered for
sale and bought in by Crenshaw for
eleven thousand dollars. this being
the amount OF his claim. Some six
months later he sold the plantation
for fifteen thousand dollars to Ma.
thaniel Ferris, OF Currituck county.
There's money in the old place.
Bob, at that figure Crenshaw told
Yancy.
"Bladen's got an answer from them
South Carolina Quintards, n they
don't know nothing about the boy
added Crenshaw. $ you can rest
easy, Bob; they amt going to want
him"
We'll, sir. that surely is a passed. OF
comfort to me-" said Yancy.
Just beyond the i'arony, which was
midway between Balaam's and the
Hill, down the long stretch OF sandy
road he saw we mounted figures.
then as they drew nearer he caught
the flutter OF skirts and recognized
one of the horsewomen. 1t was Mrs.
Ferris. wife of the Harony's new own
er. She refined in her horse abreast
OF his cart.
Aren't you Mr.. Yancy?" she asked.
II am Mrs. Ferris, and | am very
pleased to make your acquaintance"
The same here murmured Yancy
with winning civiIity.
Mrs. Ferris companion leaned for.
ward, her face averted, and stroked
her horses neck with gloved hand.
This Is my friend, Miss Betty NAL
roy"
Glad to know you. ma'am.' said
Yancy.
Miss Malroy faced him, smiling
She was quite radiant with youth and
beauty.
I'VE are Just returning from Scratch
Hill" said Mrs. Ferris.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-21

YanSy moved on in the direction OF
his mule, the child following.
Thereafter beguiling speech flowed
steadily from Mr.. Yancy's bearded
lips. in the midst OF which relations
were established between the mule
and cart, and the boy quilted the
Barony for a new world.
The afternoon sun waned as they
went deeper and deeper into the pine
woods, but at last they came to their
journeys end, a widely scattered set
Element on a hill above q branch.
This" said ir. Yancy, ARE
Scratch Hill, sonny Why Scratch
Hill? Some say it's the fieas; others
agin hold it's the eternal bother OF
making a living here. but whether
fieas Dr. living you scratch TO- both"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-21
Mr.. Crenshaw took up I.

MIR. Crenshaw took up the narrative.
when morning come she was
gone. but the child done stayed be.
hind. I've heard Aunt Alsidia tell as
nov the old general said that morn.
ing, pale and shaking like, 'Youll find
a boy asleep In the red ROOM; he's to
be fed and cared TO, but keep him
out o; my sight. His name is Hanni-
bal Wayne Hazard That is all the
general ever said on the matter"
The old general was borne across
what mad nee been the west lawn to
his resting place in the neglected acre
where the dead and gone OF his race
lay, and the record OF the family was
complete, as far as any mar knew.
Then Crcnshaw, assisted by Bob
iancy. proceeded to secure the great
house against intrusion.
They passed from room to room Sc.
curing doors and windows. and at
last stepped out upon the back porch.
"iiullo'" said Yancy. pointing.
There on a bench by the kitchen
door was Hannibal Wayne Hazard
asleep. with his Old spo'tin' rifle
across his knees.
We'll, | declare to goodness" said
Crenshaw.
Il reckon you'd rather drop a word
with yO' missus before you toted him
home?" suggested Yancy, who knew
something Of the nature OF his friends
domestic thraldom.
"A ought to be boss in her
own house." said C~renshaw.
'Feelin' the truth OF that. I've never
married. Mr.. John. But | was going
to say. what's to hinder me from
toting that boy to my home?'
III youll take the boy. Bob, you
Shant lose by it.
idncy rested n big knotted hand
on the boys shoulder.
Come, wake up, sonny" The child
reused with a start and stared into
the strange bearded face that was
bent toward MIN. IT'S yo' Uncle
Bob continued Yancy in a %wheedling
tone. Here. give us the spo'tin' rifle
to tote"
YaDcy balanced the rifle on his
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-21
CHAPTER ~.
Trouble at Scratch Hill.

Captain Murrell had established
himself at Balaam's Cross Roads. lie
was supposed to be interested In the
purchase OF a plantation, and In CON-
pany with Crenshaw visited the nU.
merous tracts OF and which the mef-
chant owned.
The Barony would have suited
me-" he told Bladen one day, They
had Just returned from an excursion
into the country and were seated In
the lawyers office.
You say your father was a friend
Of the old general's?" said Bladen.
Years ago, in the north-yes." an
swered Murrell.
Murrell regarded the lawyer in 81.
sunk eyes.
Too bad about the boy" he said
at length slowly.
How do you mean. Captain?"
asked Baden.
Il mean it's a pity ne has no one
except Yancy to look after him." said
Murrell; but Bladen showed no In.
terest and Murrell went on: Has
Yancy any legal claim on the boy?"
NO. certainly not: the boy was
merely left with Yancy because Cren-
shaw didn't know what else to do
with him"
Get possession OF him, and II
don't buy land here I'll take him west
with me-" said Murrell quietly i
am willing to spend five hundred dol.
lars on this II necessary"
I'm have to think your, proposi.
ton over" said Baden.
The immediate result OF this con.
versation was that within twenty.four
hours a mar driving two horses
hitched TO a light buggy arrived at
Scratch I'm in quest OF Bob Yancy'
whom he found at dinner and to
whom he delivered a letter. Mr.
Yancy was profoundly impressed by
the attention. for holding the letter
at arms length, he said:
We'll. sir, I've lived nigh on tt
forty years. but I never got a, piece
of writing beio'-never. sir. People
II they was close by. spoke to me. Il
at a distance they hollered. but lone
OF EN- ever wrote"
What's your answer" demanded
the stranger.
You tell him III be monstrou!
glad to talk It owe with him any time
he tancies to come out here"
lTo BE CoNTINUEp.l
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-21

Il am going to have SUNDAY tchooi
there for the children; they shant
be neglected any longer II | can help
II. Now won't you let your little
nephew conner"
Il reckon you.all can count on my
nevvy." Bob said.
Hannibal and Yancy were the first
to arrive at the deserted cabin In the
Old field Sunday afternoon. Shy chill
dren from the pine woods. big broth
ers with little sisters and big sisters
with little brothers. drifted out OF the
encircling forest.
Mrs. Ferris missionary spirit mani.
tested itself agreesbly enough on the
whole. She read certain chapters
from the Bible, finishing with tho
story OF David. a narrative tina made
a deep impression upon fancy. com.
fortably seated in the doorway.
You will all be here next Sunday,
won't you?-and at the am hour?"
she said. rising.
There was a sudden clatter of
hoofs beyond the door. A man, well
dressed and we'll mounted had rid
e into the yard AS Mra. Ferris
came from the cabin he flung him.
SELF out OF the saddle and. hat In
hand. approached her.
i I'M hunting a place called the
Barony; can o tell me II | am On
the right road?" he asked. He was q
man In the early thirties. graceful
and powerful OF build, with q hand.
some face.
1T is my husband you wish to see!
am Mrs. Ferris"
Then General Quintard is dead?"
Ills tone was one OF surprise.
Ills death occurred over a year
ago. and my husband now owns the
Barony; were you a friend OF the gen.
eral's?"
NO, madam; he was my fathers
friend. but | had hoped to meet him"
His manner was adroit and plausible.
will you ride on with Us to the
Barony and meet my husband. Mr..
--?' she paused.
"Murrell-Captain Murrell. Thank
you; | should like to see the old
f'A>S' ohouiu hiSHiy NhluC tuS pIlN'
ilege.' then his eyes rested on Miss
Malroy.
Betty. let me present Captain Muir.
rell."
The captain bowed, giving her q
glance Of bold admiration.
by this time the children had strag'
gled off into the pine woods as 81,
Iently as they had assembled; only
iancy and Hannibal remained. Mrs
Ferris turned to the former.
IF you will close the cabin door
MIR. Yancy, everything will be ready
for next Sunday" she said, and moved
toward the horses, followed by Muir
rell, Betty Malroy fingered for a mo
ment at Hannibal's side.
"Good.by. little boy; you must ASK
your Uncle Bob to bring you up tc
the big house to see me-" and stoop
ing she kissed him. ''Good-by, MIR
YanCy."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-21

And the dear little boy we met is
your nephew, Is he not, Mr. fancy?"
1t was Betty Malroy who spoke.
I'm a he Is and In a man.
ner he amt explained Yancy. some
what systematically.
DO you know the old deserted cab
In by the big pine?-the Blount
place." asked Mrs. Ferris.
Yes. ma'am. | know It."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-21

great palm ana his eyes assumed a
speculative cast.
Il wonder what's to hinder US from
loading this old gun, and firing this
old gun, and hearing this old gun
go-bang! Eh?"
The child's blue eyes grew wide.
please, Uncle Bob. make It 60
bang"
"You come along, then" All Mr..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-05
GREEKS REPORT A CHECK
Meet Superior Turkish Force
South of Monastir.

Athens. Nov. 4.-The Greek advance
on MOnastir has suffered a check. A
force marching from Banitza to Flo
rina twenty miles to the south of Mon
astir, met a superior Turkish force and
was obliged to suspend the march and
intrenCh in a strong position.
\ wireless message from a foreign
warship at Salonica says that the Turk
ish army which was defeated at
Yenidje, about fourteen miles from
Salonica, has reached that city in com
plete disorder.
Before their flight from Statista, to
the southwest of Kosani the Turks
pillaged a monastery. They cut a monk
to pieces. impaled a three-year-old
child and massacred many of the in
habitants of the town.
The Greeks pursued and killed many
Of them.
The Greeks have occupied the Turk
ish island Of Ipsara, in the Egean Sea,
northwest of Chios. The people Of this
island were massacred by the Turks in
the war with Greece in 1894.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-05
NOVEL HONOR TO SHERMAN
His Neighbors Will Vote for
Dead Vice President.

Utica, n. Y, Nov. 4,-on the eve Of
election a political truce has been de-
cIared In one Of the polling districts OF
this city as a mark Of respect to Vice
President Sherman.
Mr.. Sherman lived in the Sd District
OF the 7th Ward. and there has always
been a spirited contest between the In
dependent and regular Republicans as
we'll as the Democratic voters. A meet
ing OF residents Of this district, ire
spective Of party. was held to-day with
a view of promoting a truce, and an
agreement was reached that compli-
mentary vote would be given for Mr.
Sherman in this district. No requests
are made in the other districts OF the
ward and no other nominees candidacy
Is indorsed, though II is apparent that
vote thus cast must also favor the
head of the ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-05
HOODOO AUTO KILLS BOY
Driver Says Victim Was Third
of Motor Truck mo. 13."

Thomas Lombrio, eight years old, OF
No. 2194 Second avenue. was run over
and killed by a motor truck at 18th
street and Second avenue yesterday
afternoon. The number Of the truck
was 13. and George +. Millard, the
driver. who lives at No. 152 East 18th
street, told the police that Thomas
Lombrio was the third person killed by
the truck since it had been in opera
tion.
The big vehicle was owned by the
Oscar Daniels Construction Company,
which is employed on a section Of the
new subway il was loaded with stone.
II was not considered by the police that
the driver was az fault, and after he
had gone to the East 10th street sta
ton and told his story he was per-
mitted to 20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-05
GERAGHTYS HAVE A SON
Mother Goes to Newport Hos
pital in Parents Auto.
IBY Telegraph to The Tribunc

Newport, r. l., Nov. 4.-Mr. and Mrs
John Z. Geraghty, the latter formerly
Miss Julia French, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Amos Tuck French. have a
son. The child was born this afternoon
at the Newport Hospital, 10 which
Mrs. Geraghty had gone a few hours
before. She was taken to the hospital
i'm the automobile of her mother with
whom she had a reconciliation a short
time ago, and is occupying a private
room In the Vanderbilt ward, said to
have been obtained for her by Mrs.
French.
The birth revives the story Of Mr..
and Mrs. Geraghtys sensational elope.
ment from this city in August 1911
Escaping the vigilance Of Miss French's
relatives, they went by automobile to
Central Village, Conn. and were mar
ried late at night. Geraghty, who has
continued in the automobile business,
has a cottage in Everett street and
has been living happily with his wife.
Mrs. Geraghty and her son are re-
ported as doing well She has driven
with her mother in the latter's auto
mobile Of late and was said to-day to
have visited her former home once or
twice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-05
WORLD EQUAL RIGHTS SEEN
Mrs. Gait, Back from Orient,
Predicts Woman Success.

San Francisco, Nov. 4.-Votes for
women the world Overland that soon
is the prediction made by Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait, president Of the Inter
national Woman's Suffrage Alliance,
who arrived from the Orient to-day
after campaigning and investigating
conditions among women in Europe,
Africa, Asia and Polynesia.
Women are voting to-day in parts
Of China and in Burmah where they
are led by a Buddhist woman of great
ability" she said I'm Persia the move
ment toward equal suffrage is strong,
and at the next international congress
Of the alliance it is probable that a
Persian delegate will be present.
Even in Africa, Java, Sumatra and
the Philippines the tendency of the
times can be felt"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-05
HUB TRADITION ATTACKED
Beans a Fraud, Says Hutchin-
son-Wiley in Defence.
IN Telegraph to The Trihunc.l

tBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
Boston, Nov. 4.-Dr. Harvey w.
Wiley and DR.. Woods Hutchinson, pure
food experts, who have been here on
the stump, disagree as to the qualities
of Boston baked beans.
Says DR.. Wiley: Il am a great lover
Of beans. l eat them every Sunday at
least ! regard the bean as highly nu-
tritious and valuable food product
Says DR.. Hutchinson: Il think beans
are one Of the greatest frauds in the
food line ever foisted upon the public
They are cheap and filling. but that is
the best that can be said Of them.
They contain some protein, but IT IS
combined with lot Of material irritat-
ing to the stomach and trying TO the
appetite"
Mayor Fitzgerald is strong for beans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-05
KILLED BY FALL OFF BRIDGE
Riveters' Foreman Loses Life on
Williamsburg Span.

Peter Banta. for the last twelve years
employed by the Bridge Department, was
killed yesterday evening, when he fell
from the Williamsburg Bridge to the
south roadway. DR.. Faskc, Of Williams
brtg Hospital, said death had been in
stantaneous.
Banta, who was forty-four years old,
was experimenting some riveting work
in the middle span of the bridge. Several
of the pneumatic riveters failed to work
and he went underneath the central foot
path 10 investigate. To reach the seat OF
the trouble he had to balance himself on
one OF the cables.
In few moments he had remedled the
difficulty, but just as he had given the
word for the workmen to go ahead he
lost his balance and fell.
The body was removed TO his home, No.
&c I'D street, Bay Ridge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-05
"PEOPLE NOT FOOLS"
HEDGES'S LAST WORD

After Job f. Hedges had finished
the last speech of his campaign, at
Camp Hedges, 145th street ahd
Willis avenue, The Bronx, last nssht'
he gave out the following message
to The Tribune's readers:
Tell The Tribune's readers ! am
confident Of success. ] know that
during the last two weeks OF the
campaign the Republican state and
national tickets have gained hun
dreds of votes daily. do not believe
that the people OF this state are
fools. do not believe they viii
ieopardize their opportunity to i'm
prove the administration Of state
affairs"