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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
BY TIE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERES.-DAily. 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year IA advance
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department.
instance where. It is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority ia the premises
All communications Of s-gumentativs
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones IN all departments: Contra
Union. West I45 and lI45; Union Eleo'
trio. 51s5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

The mayor of Cincinnati is going 70
work as street sweeper. hospital nurse,
policeman. fireman, etc But the time
he is through with this program he
may have a week left in which TO
work at his Job as mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

Denver boasts that in its public
schools girls over - years OF age are
taught cooking sewing, laundry work,
the care,of children, respect for hus-
bands, the wise management of in
comes and some art by which they
can earn living But Denver omits
10 mention how many are graduated
each yyar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

Or. Wiley says that nothing shrinks
so rapidly as a ham. II he looks over
the candidates after the June conven-
tions he will probably change his
mind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

a Chicago boy fell from a fourth
story window and landed on a ce-
mout sidewalk without being injured.
Evidently the coming generation of
Chicago citizens IS even more tough
than the present one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Hun1or and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
~ DUNCAN ~. .sssrH

THE best thing to do for hurt feelings
Is to tie them up in a handker-
chief and chuck them down the back
stairs.
1t is hard to make a great display Of
ability when you haven't any.
Courage is a good thing to have
about you. but 1t is best to have two
brands If one of them Is named eau
ton.
Friends, like money. have the habit
Of being absent when you need them
most.
Suspicion isn't a beautiful thing, but
1t has saved the day many a time and
oft.
Getting what is coming to us
wouldn't be so bad il it didn't keep
coming.
Persistence may be good thing, but
not when bad luck brings it.
Some men are born kings and some
baseball umpires.
Imagine the feelings Of the Puritans
II they could see the modern suffra.
gette.
While discretion is the better part OF
valor it isn't the only part.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Towns Like Their Beer.

Joliet, May 6.-Sixty carloads of beer
pass through Joliet every day on the
E, J. & f. road. The goods come
largely from Milwaukee and are dis
tri5uted along the way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

Another sassy" note from Madero
and the state department may find 1t
necessary to resort TO the stern exped-
lent Of sending an American football
team down there to straighten things
out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

The next national question" says
q Western paper, will be what shall
we do with our ex-candidates for the
presidency" Don't worry They'll do
that themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

Women's gowns this season. accord
ing TO announcements, are to have
buttons without number And IL
women get the ballot, mere man will
have to button EN-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

Needless TO tell you who said
Shabby indecision." and helpless ac-
squiescence in the wrong-doing of the
crooked boss and the crooked finan-
cier"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
ILLINOIS NEWS
May Pay FIV swatters,

Freeport, May 6.-Freeport citizens
are discussing the desirability Of pay
ing children for killing flies after the
manner of Cleveland, which has gone
into the business quite extensively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Identified by PRAYER aook

Joliet May Ga prayer book given
him by his mother 80 years ago, found
in the pocket of his clothing. was the
means of identifying the body Of Law
renee Kunzman when it was taken
from the river at Joliet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
A Sucoestivs Sonu.

Miss Soulsby has not particle or
tact"
What has she done now?"
THE other evening when Mr.. Jag.
giles, who is notorious for not paying
his debts, asked her TO sing she went
to the piano and sang Trust H'n
NOtp "-Loudon Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
ne Knew Too Much,

Judge-Do you know of any reason
why you should not sit as a Juror
IN this cause?
Tai -naS-Yes sir. can read and
rite /; occasions glance over
the news iapers; I have some opfn-
ions OF my cgn which do not change
With each passing breeze; 1 have
- been - hor for the feeble
minded
IuGEe-- fought You are discharg-
adi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Man Msnoled 70 Death.

Witt, May 6.-The remains Of a man
were found strewu along the Chicago
& Eastern Illinois tracks and were
identified as belonging TO the body of
James Scanland Of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
CaiIino His Bluff.

Calling His Bluff.
How is your little son that we adj
mired so much when we were here be-
fore? He must be quite boy now.
Does he take an interest in baseball,
football and all of those boyish
sports?"
mo"
"Well, now, that's odd"
at would be, only my son is a
daughter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Accidentally Kills Brother.

Bloomington. May 6.-RusssIi Tay-
lor shot and killed his brother Ray
mond while shooting at target at Glen
ayous. The victim was stepping into
range just as the trigger was pulled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Catholics to Freeport.

Freeport, May 6.-The German Cath
Ole societies Of Illinois will hold their
state convention in Freeport May I9
TO 21
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

Paris police killed a demon chauf-
feur" with dynamite. Perhaps some
OF those that infest the streets and
highways Of America will take notice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Plan SprInu Festival.

Rockford. May 6.-Rockford is to
have a spring festival June I, ; and 6,
and daily aeroplane flights will be a
feature Of the entertainment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

Telephone girls complain that the
headgear they are compelled to wear
produces cOrns on their ears. Still
corn on the ear isn't so bad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Always the Best,

Always INC beSt,
First love is the best, suppose"
mot a bit of it"
Think so?"
81 know it."
What is?'
Last"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

a Boston man has invented an auto
matte trombone player. But then Bos-
ton may find relief by treating it with
baked beans and Goldfish balls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

The Usual Accusation.
at was a love match"
1.-THE poor things!'
"Why do you say thatT"
People always say 1T was love
match when rfle final breakup comes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

In another month We shall know
what the Girl Scouts Of America have
been doing for a year past
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

Really those Chicago papers are get
ting down 20 something more like
normal and convenient size.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Girl Burns 70 Death

Springfield, May 6.-Ludwig Egger,
a boy IS years of age, proved himself
a hero when he battled with the flames
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Gathered From Experience.

81 wouldn't trust any woman"
you must have been disappointed in
love some time
Nothing like that"
''Then why your lack Of faith!"
81 used to run a grocery store"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at ls15
Becond avenue. Rock Island. Ill IEn-
tered at the postofhce as second-class
matter.l
Rock IsIand Member of the Associated
Presa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
More TO the Point.

To hear the people rend the air
Inspiring is and great.
They sing a song OF getting there.
With several surplus shouts to spare
But. oh. Won delegate,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Monday, May 8, 1912

BY the way, have you thought any
thing about the weather that has been
furnished the past few days?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
calls Down Old Shaft

Taylorville, May 6.-Lewis Kamm,
n alderman of the city OF Plattsville,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

was killed by falling down an aban.
doned mine shaft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
MIR. BAER AND THE CONSUMER,

Doubtless many were amazed to
read in the statement Of President
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

Obliains.
Can you keep a promis
do you want me tor
YES"
"All right Write it out, and will
take it down and put it in my safety
deposit box"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
Hard to Keen Up.

Hard to Keep Up.
"He ought 10 practice what he
breaches"
But you know he breaches twice a
week"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06
WharA Ha Had IL.

"You never take a chance, do your
81 lent tramp a dime today"
"Real estate security"
ION his face"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-06

1t is hard to make a great display Of
ability when you haven't any.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-17
TN
Fur nj fure
REnMMMn MnMnAV MnDMlN(

Bryan and Vicinity will witness the most wonderful FURNITURE and RUG values
days at from rs per cent to 60 per cent off, Positively every article under
may be seen at glance Not single article will be reserved Prices will
first so come early you want to share these wonderful Bargains Just s
guarantee every thing to be just as advertised
Remember TT
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
'OLD CITIZEN
IS CALLED away
THORNTON DeVAULT. PROMINENT
RESIDENT OF SMlTHToWN,
DIED MONDAY AFTERNOON.

Mr.. Thornton II. ;)eVanit, promt-
nent resident of Smithtown died Mon
day afternoon at o'clock at his late
residence, after lang illness from
cancer of the stomach. Deceased had
been in poor health for some time and
in September underwent an operation
at John hopkins in Baltimore. The
operation was successful but shortly
after his return TO Smithtown cancer
developed, which caused his death.
Deceased was ~ years of age and
was born at White Day aud had restd'
ell in that section all his life. He was
twice married, his first wife being Miss
Melissa SatterfeId. His second wife
was Nancy Prckett, and two children,
Mrs. Rosetta Cramer, of Smtthtown
and Mr.. Ira G. DEFAULT. OF Enterprise
are children of this union.
I Mr.. Default had been member OF
the NJ. Y. church for 80 years, and had
lead an earnest Christian life. He
was member OF White Day Lodge
No. 1876, OF the Junior Order of Ameri'
can Mechanics, which organization
Will have charge of interment Of the
tbohy.. ....,.,s,.-.,s, .,,.,-s-,., ,,,ge ss.,.,
Fuasral serSices. VII 1: be held, 5ioT
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
No CRIMINAL CASES.

An cccurranGe rather unusual, and
one which is we'll worth mentioning,
is that during the, past two days, yes
terday and to-day. kthere have been no
criminal cases oe:ore either Justice
Amos Or Justice Fleming, of this city.
This is the first time within many
months that suchf an occurrance has
happened in this city.
Whether this is the result of the
cold weather or of the New Years
resolutions made has not as yet beelI
decided, but either way, things will
break loose when thaw comes or
some begin to weaken in their re-
solves.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
OPENING A DRIFT NINE.

viii some experienced coal miner
advise as TO the best method Of open
ing and developing a drift mine"
The coal. lease contains 1000 acres
which is underlaid with seam of bi'
luminous coal six feet six Inches thick.
The seam is overlald with a gray
shale roof of good quality and the
bottom consists OF hard sand grit,
Average thickness of cover 300 feet,
Please describe in full how you
would proceed to develop this coal
lease with a view of nsuring the
greatest degree OF safety to miners
and securing the greatest percentage
Of coattrom the property
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tichnell have
returned from visit with relatives
at Little Falls.
Miss Anna Richards is quite sick at
her home on Wilson street.
Miss Augle McAllister, Of Benton's
Ferry, is visiting her mother, Mrs
Nancy McAllister, on Market street.
Margaret little daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam SatterHeld, Of Columbia
street, remains very sick.
Miss Jane Richards is Ill at the Mi,
ners' hospital
Walter Scott, of Gray's Flats, is Wis
ting his mother, Mrs. Mary Scott, Of
Water street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Radcliffe eX'
pect to move soon from Wilson street
to Morgantown.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
A clarks5urq eVent..T0 q

"A charnlingly arranged reception
WAS given Saturday afternoon from 3
ITO S O'Clock by the Misses Lena and
Eva Bartlett in their home on West
pike street, complimentary to their
house guest, Miss Hilda Rooster, OF
Baltimore, Nd The floral decora-
fions or the, rooms were carried out
with tall ferns, ported plants and
crimson roses.
y The dining room had for its tables
centerpiece long stemmed American
Beauty roses, and presiding was Mrs.
J mes HRggerty, assisted by Miss
florence Grove and Miss Mabel Carr
refying refreshments. Mrs. Gardner
asisted through the rooms and coffee
as poured by Miss Grace Lee Dun'
eaa, in the library, aud Miss Mamie
lllens u.s. !s;ed Aaf.-Clarksburg Tele-
fram.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
Balcony Parties.

AS. d variation OF the usual box par,
ties. many Balcony parties are being
arranged for the appearance Of Miss
Maude Adams in this city on Febru'
airy 18th. These parties will be cons
posed OF Normal and High school stu.
dents as well as representative citi-
zens who wish to see Miss Adams at
d nominal price. The balcony parties
however will not take the place OF
the usual box parties for several
boxes have already been engaged and
many inquiries are being made for
boxes every day
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
Gone TO Moraantown.

2 Nfr and Mrs. W. wanton Welch, Of
New York, who have. been spending
the holidays With relatives in Morgan
town, have been the guests Of Miss
Gail Staggers for several days, They
returned TO Morgantown this after
noon. accompanied by Miss Staggers
who viii spend several days there
Mrs. WEIGH was formerly Miss, Lucille
Gregg. /
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
NickIas.Anderson.

Mr. and Mrs, Louis W. Hammer, OF
2O1 High street, announce the mar
rlage Of their nephew, Mr.. Herbert A,
NickIas and Miss Gertrude f. Ander,
son which took place at $3.50 o'clock
on Sunday, January 7th, at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. Hammer. Rev. l.. X.
Probst OBLIGATED. Mr.. and Mrs. Nick
as will reside here.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
MINER HURT.

Staney Kerzazk, a Russian miner,
employed in the NIeadowbRook mines
Of the Consolidation coal company,
was admitted to the Miners hospital
today, suffering with badly crushed
ankle, received by a fall OF coal:
Veto Spingto the miner who was
admitted yesterday, and who had his
arm amputated at the. shoulder joint is
doing well today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
SISeRSON
PE OPLE
lAS Tie q COElE AND GO

/ lASi hl slJE.iI. AND 81
$1,000 $3.50 - "a.
4,
~. y. y. conway WIZ i - =, 4.
lakes run, near faifylew' taxing the
practice Of Dr.. Geo; eohdit, who VIII
leave soon for itpsSiiie, Pa where
he will practice. M Manninston Ieie'
gram.
Mrs. Nell Free has gone to 0kmhl.
gee Okla ON a business yisit.-Man
nineton Telegram
Miss n 4ry5 Gail Durt;in and Miss
Anna Digsey sof Grafton, spent yes.
terday Win y friends IN the CITY.
n Rice Of Wheeling was a bttsi.
ness visitor IN ME city Yesterday. !.
Mr., and Mrs George Merle and Mr.
and Mrs. W. Walton. who compose
The Empire CITY Quartette, are spend.
tine few DAYS in the city.
Miss Rose Minnie Durbin. of Graf.
ton. passed through the city yester-
day, enSoate TO Wheeling, where she
viii enter Mt DeChantal Academy.
Misses Anna and Adele Murphy
went to Wheeling yesterday and will
return this evening.
Miss Bertha smoot is Ill with
typhoid fever at the home Of her par
ents, Nj. and Mrs. g. H. smoot on
FaiTmont avenue.
A. D. Simon is in Uniontown, Pa,
on business. j
Mrs. Karl Washburn, OF Salem, IS
the guest Of Mrs. G. B. Collins, in the
Fifth ward.
Hood Hor8er, OF humberport was a
business visitor in the city yesterday.
Miss Villa Cummings, OF Newark
O., is the guest OF friends in the city
Miss Mary Corrothers, OF cross
Roads, Monongalia county, is in the
lefty
Allen RUSSELL, formerly of this city,
nov Of Kayserj is spending few
DAYS. at the home Of his mother in this
city. .e
Born, January s, 1912, to Mr.. ard
| Mrs. L. ]. Green, Of Washington, D. G.,
formerly Of ,Fairmont, nine pound
son Y ti ! no.
Evangelist A. A. Bunner will preach
next Sunday at 1880 a. m. and at 7
n M AT Nj Nebo n Winfield District.
All are cordially invited.
R. A. scheaIer, Of Bellevue, KY,
snett Saturday and Sunday with
friends IN the otty
Mrs Robert Tohns Is the guest OF
her son Palnh .Tobns and wife at
OWNS
Mrs e r. Reed leaves tonight for
wilmirq,on Del 10 spend several
weeks with her mother - Mrs. Jas
Hawkins, B 5,
Mrs. cyrus Scott and daughteR
| Misses Jean and Christine, who haEe
been the guests Of relatives at HazGl
ton, Pa, for several months, arrived
here SundaY ands are the guests y
the formers mother, Mrs. Della ShinI
on PierpoM avenue MrIse cott, wig
has been at White Haven, Pa has
gone to. AFheEil lea On BEiisEl9 ~
Mrs, Ernest Mccoy has been. .ltl.tot
the past week at her home on LOCUS
avenue
Mr. ]. 9. Hunt mas peen lA~4or the
past seyef9Idays at us nome Oh GHl
cage streeSaS
IL ) twyhn anu WIZ, wy lea. I I,a,'
year ago 20 resigsu sssta : a. !, Do -.
lln' Mu' aa so ~ ""U
'ufheH 10 'Ms wv ~ ~. ,,a 80
At'o'n ny - 80 $3.50 80 ! c,o,,o
land, Columbus ana cincinnati "
John L. Lehman returned last night
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09

"Wednesday morning, a. short prayer
service being held at the residence at
10 o'clock. Following the service the
body will be taken to Mt. Pisgah
church, where funeral services will be
held, conducted by Rev, Malcomb and
Rev. Johnson. Interment will be made
in Mt. Pisgah cemetery in charge Of
Undertaken jenkins.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
For Miss slpe.

Mrs. Albert w. Rapp will entertain
very Informally, a few of her friends.
complimentary to Miss Lucy sipe, OF
Falrmont, sister Of Mrs. Ernest Hut
;ton, Tuesday afternoon from to .
o'clock. -Clarksburg Telegram.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
Moved Tea Store.

The Fairmont Tea Company have
moved into the Hoult property on Wa
tor street until their DOM, which was
damaged BY fire, is repaired. a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
Installed officers.

Mrs. Emma Stealey, State vice
president OF the Rebckah's installed
the new officers for the ensuing year
at the West Virginia Lodge No, g.,
last evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
IFIRST1EkU
I41E4S
STTs&N 9E075Ta5o :zSST9s1aSz0E
New DAUGHTER.

A daughter was born yesterday to
Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Hall on Hay
mend street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
Business Meetinu,

A business meeting Of the w. c. r..
U. will be held Friday afternoon at
two o'clock At the First NJ. P. church.
A full attendance is desired.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09

When your paper stops you win un
derstand that your subscription has
expired, All mall subscriptions must
he paid In advance. q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09

day night. Following the initiation
lunch was serredFat the home of Miss
Nell Steele. The initiates were
Misses Catherine and Louise Kumler,
of Carmichaels. Pa. and Miss Gather
inc Keaney, OF Washington, D. G. =
MorgantoWn Post Chronicle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
in WASHINGTON.

Former Senator and Mrs, Charles ].
Faulkner, of Martinsburs, W. Va"
have taken apartments in Washing
ton.- Baltimore Star.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
Kannas Initiate.

The local chapter of the Kappa
Gamma sorority held an initiation
in the Union Utilities building satur'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
HAIR AND FAciS,L TREATMENT
FOR LADIES AND GENTLEME

Electric vibrating Massage stops
falling hair and cures daudruR. Man,
touring and Chjrupody done BY SAni-
tary methods.
MRS. N. 3. y. BARR,
Second Floor, Room z, Hall Block.
Bell, 4ss.R, eOnss 5st-k.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-09
WEATHER to night ana W etnesa9S eoias
Store Closed Thursday
January II, 1912
ANNUAL INVENTORY

Ye NAV know it's quite Ike this count the contents
% ox measure every all done oR close
keysy pp4 StSa aTAs& 2 a ~ %1s
amy
we've weekhng things IN shape u R p
PAPER then be records estns naa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26

frightened and In trying to keep the
craft straight caused 1t to capsizs. BE
was struggling In the water when JOS
ten swan to his rescue. Josten warned
Smith not to cling to him, but Smith
seized Josten in a tight grip. Josten
tried to get free, and Porter and Far.
rell, though not strong swimmers, tried
to get Smith away from Josten. Be,
fore they could break the death grip
Smith had on his would be rescuer the
two men sank.
Thoms dived repeatedly, hoping he
might be able to get them up in time
to save their lives. Neither of the two
bodies was recovered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
BIG WOODBRIDGE TRACT
IS SOLD FOR $4,000

New Brunswick July 26.-One of
the biggest real estate sales that
M%iddlesex county has had in a long
time occurred ON the steps of the
Court House Wednesday afternoon
when George 8. Silzer acting as spe-
cial master disposed of ten lots of
land and an acreage of 1870 in a par
tition sale ordered by THE Court of
Chancery to settle the Barron estate
in Woodbridge township.
The partition, proceedings were
brought by Albert F. Barron, com
plainant, against John c., Mary,
Thomas F. DUNCAN, Emil Koyen,
Jacob W. Wilbur and Ellis Barron.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
2 DROWN WHEN
CANOE CAPSIzES
Craft Containing Five Men
Caught in Whirl Pool.

Fort Lee, N. j., July 26.-Lester
Smith of Edgewater, n. j., twenty-one
years old, and Arthur Josten, twenty
three years old, also Of E~daewater,
were with three other men in an eight
cen foot canoe and were drowned when
the canoe capsized In the Hudson river
OF Fort Washington point.
The others were Henry Thoms and
william Farrell OF Edgewater and Will
liam Porter of New York.
Farrell said that they were making
for the New York shore and were only
serenty-fve feet from land when the
canoe was caught in the eddies of the
point and turned around and around.
Smith who could not swim. was
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
New York's Cheap Celebration.

A statement Of the low cost Of
the last safe and sane independence
day celebration in New York city
has been sent to Acting Mayor Ferd
Garretson. AS the program was
comprised principally of athletic
events and the electric illumination
display was given free Of charge,
the cost was comparatively small.