davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Rev. j. B. Ley and Rev. T. j. Nixon
have returned home from attending
the Methodist conference at Tampa.
The former was returned TO OcaIa
for another year. which is extremely
gratifying to the Methodist church Of
this city, and to our citizens general.
ly, all of whom hope that Mr. Ley
will remain in Ocala for his full four
years. Rev. F. X. Bridges. formerly
presiding elder of this district. Is
again returned here. and Mr. Nixon.
for the past four years presiding al
der here, has been sent TO Tallahas-
see for next year. He and his excel.
lent family will leave for that city
next week.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27
ERROR CORRECTED

In yesterdays issue, in our write
up OF Or and Mrs l.. F. BlaIock' 5
charming evening party for their
Young visitors our head" writer, by
some unaccountable error, had it READ
that they entertained at cards.
which was an error. as could easily
be- seen 10y reading the body of the
article. We regret the error and
apologize TO DR.. and Mr.. Blalock and
their friends.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27
THE MILK OF HUMAN KINDNESS

The Christmas season emphasizes
our need and exercise of charity. In
the Bible it is put down as leading
all the Notwithstanding even that
of love. We note with a great deal
of pleasure the exercise of so much
leniency on the part of some of the
governors of our commonwealth.
The governor of one of our states has
paroled number of prisoners. and
they will be permitted to spend the
festal season with their families on
account of their good behavior while
in prison bonds. The governor of Ar
kansas has extended clemency to
three hundred offenders by granting
them their full liberty. In defending
his action Governor Donaghey says:
THE convicts thus selected as ben
efciaries are in the main those con
victed of minor offenses and having
short sentence. Some, however.
are under conviction for graver
crimes and longer terms. But prac-
tically all of these have served al
ACdSI lcttl lneu liIlt, Muttl EUNHIUNIr
ing the communications given them un-
der the law for good behavior A few
only have been included in the list a.
having reasonably long terms and
short confnements. In such cases
the judges of the courts of conviction.
or good citizens, have interceded In
their behalf, giving good reasons for
parole, and for that reason have
F11n 81
this list of cOnvicts. in my judgment.
l have not pardoned anyone not just
ly entitled TO pardon under the con.
ditiOns named"
The governor OF New York has
granted a full pardon 70 the anfor
tunate captain of the General slo-
cum, who has served eight years at
Sing Sing, and he will eat his Christ.
mas dinner with his family II seems
to us that this old man has suffered
vicarious punishment. The steam.
boat of which he was captain vas
owned by others and had undergone
inspection by officials Of the govern
ment, whose business IL was 10 see
that 1t was IN all respects ssawortAy
and fully supplied with life-preserV.
ers and other paraphernalla for tie
protection of the safety Of the pa.
sengers.
The governors of other states. in
one way or another. have granted
pardons and reprieves. which goes 20
show that the milk OF human kind.
ness is not dried up in the hearts az
humanity.
The empty stocking" fund, too. has
received as liberal donations this
year as an any previous year and per.
haps has exceeded any other year in
history.
Charity and benevOlence Is every
where extant which is certainly
cause for praise and thanksgiving.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Following the policy of other rail-
roads the Frisco system is adopting
a pension system for it's employees.
The plan builds up more friendly re-
lations between employer and en-
ploye and removes the dread of the
poor house when old age overtakes
the faithful worker who has failed to
make provision for a rainy day. 1t
will not be Ion gbefore all corpora
tions will adope the pension system.
1t shows the growing spirit of 5enev-
olence and generosity.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION

The colored people are making pre-
parations for a big emancipation eel
ebration on January 1st.
There will be a big industrial pa
rade at II M The following is the
order of parade:
Form on Broadway street, between
Orange and Lime streets, and on
Lime street between Broadway and
South Second Streets; move ON Lime
street to South Fifth street; east on
Fifth street to Magnolia street; north
to Magnolia street, to Fort King ave-
nue.; east on Fort King avenue to
Main street; north on Main street to
Oklawaha avenue; west on Oklawaha
avenue to Magnolia street; south on
Magnolia street to Broadway; west
on Broadway to Fair grounds.
Exercises at 2 p. m.
Music, Band-Florida A. & VI. Col
lege.
Invocation-Rev. J. B. L. Williams.
Paper, why We Should Celebrate
Emancipation Day-Mrs. H. l.. Dor
rah
Music.
Reading, Emancipation Proclama-
tiOn-Pearl Anderson.
Music
Introduction of Speakers-Prof. n.
B. Younge.
CRATIC nof the Day-Prof. George
S. Chains.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27
CARD OF THANKS

Mrs. L. w Brooks and children de-
sire to express their grateful appre-
citation of the very great kindnesses,
tender ministries and loving sympa-
thy shown them during the sickness
and death of husband and father,
daughter and sister. These acts of
such sympathetic and loving service
will always be fondly cherished with
profound gratitude.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mr.. Whit Palmer left LAST night for
Dunedin to spend Christmas day with
his mother. Mrs. Julia Palmer, 2nd
his brother. Mr.. Harry Palmer lie
will return to Ocala tomErrow, ac-
companied by his brother. who will
bee his guest here for several days.
FrUn Ocala Mr.. Harry Palmer goes
TO hos new home in Tampa, where he
viii engage in The abstract business
the first Of January
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. George James Bitch,
who were quietly married Saturday
afternoon, returned home last night
from Jacksonville. Their many friends
unite in wishing them a very happy
married life.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Rev. J. w. Bridges, of the South
Georgia conference. who is visiting
his brother, Mr.. T. E. Bridges, ana
family, in this city, occupied the pull
pit at the Methodist church Sunday
morning in the absence of the pastor,
Rev. J. B. Ley. He was listened to
by a good sized congregation, who
were most pleased to have him with
them.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mrs. \. Barco and Mrs. Fred Van
Roy. purchasing committee for the
Presbyterian Sabbath school Christ
mas exercises. were in Ocala We'd
nesday and Thursday, getting decora-
lions and presents for the glad occa-
sion.-Crystal River News.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mr.. r. T. Adams returned home
Sunday fro ma short visit AZ lt'cn-
mond, Va, with his mother Mrs
Dorothy c. Edwards. En- route home
he stopped for a couple OF days with
relatives in Alabama.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

soeiuus ne Christmas Spirit is
ne ttia ~ sn editorial Ia he Al
bany Ca. Head Most 81 which -
shipped from FLORIDA by express. OF
course Pensacola journal
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

No daily paper viz be printed t'em
ans london press tomorrow All
newspaper euployes m that eig -l'y
are COINS 70 b. given the freedom Of
oelebratne Christmas today
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mrs. Lawrence and Miss Jessie
Lawrence of Salisbury, n. c., are
spending the holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. c. T. Hodges and family.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mrs. Sadie, Read. who posed as A
model for Charles Dana Gibson's lat
est pictures-those adjoining front
pages on some of our December mag
azines. although married to a mil
lionaires son, wants an annullment
OF her marriage so that she can re-
turn to her beloved art OF posing.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mr. w E. Fitch of Louisville. Ky,
arrived in Ocala Saturday afternoon
to spend several weeks with Mr.. CIa--
ence Camp and family. Mr. Fitch Is
the father of Mr. E. F. Fitch. who
married Miss Sally Camp Of This city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

a. Auhar Williams Is az from
charlotte e. spend Christmas Win
- aife ana naby who have been
she sueats 81 relatives here for som,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

~ ra8i Wsafhefs arrived home
Tura8n3 from Amherst ColleNe 60
anend tae Christmas and Mes Year
hnlaatH
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Wf sfeuhtu leaett went Down tc
fahhland Tuesday to spend thirst.
man cas- sta bis hrofher Nr Sand
fata 5eerff and family
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mra Enmaf MckeoNn and .ouns
ann uf natoa Rouse Ia. arrived lh
the eHf raesaaf afternoon TO sptho
the halaays ath Mrs McNeown =
asashte wrs E y Robinson.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Capt and Mrs. Edwin AhueIsoA'
Fho came ~ TO Ocala some days ago.
saalea Acre - the Illness OF the for
u1.f'a hrother. the late DR. William
49, have gone back to Crystal
ne they expect to spend
before returning north.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

C. G. Memmlnger and family mo-
tored to Tampa yesterday. Mr.. Mem
minger is receiving bids for the cree
ton of a $4,000 home, to be built in
Asheville, to be occupied by them
during the summer months. Every
modern convenience will be in the
costly structure, and from the plans
we learn that it will be one of the
most handsome residences in that
beautiful mountain city.-Tampa
Times.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Robert Wenunald of lnele
aa lac nnrd BITS tr and infant
aaaahfn hre aar Christmas ~ 'he
rame hs af.s mofhsl as N
Wm
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

mm nv Neah bern and her .our ln
tnfmuna tde children arc % the
els anenaIua the christina ssnson
aHh uHa Nee berns parent. nj
anH Nrs v Miller
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mrs. James A. Dell and son. Max
-. we're paaengers 70 Sanford sat
urday They viii spend the holidays
there with Nrs Deils mother ana
sister Mrs c A LiddOn and Mrs. c.
m Raysor.--ealnesyille sun.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mr. 4 Mcclellan formerly OF
Cypress. WrRes as that be mas
houeht out ne Bradley News Co. AID
Is making his home at ocala. We
hope FOR hiu success ia his ne" en-
terprise Maranna Courier
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mr. C. r. Haycraft was IN from
Fellowship Tuesday finishing up his
interviews viii good old Sair. Nick.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Hon y 4 Wartmanh 0f Ci'ra was
among the Christmas eve short ers
Ia the cirg
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mr. and MrS Tom Richie of Plant
city are In the city 10 spend the hol-
ldays wlth relatives
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

The American hen ought to feel
proud-her crop of eggs for the year
now drawing to close was 20,400,-
100000 How is that for a crop?
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

NJ and airs r. X Slaughter Of lie
vun were In Ocala Tuesday cmcluo-
lne their Christmas purchases.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mr. Usher NgrNOod has gone down
% Dayiona 70 spend Christmas with
hls mother. Mn r. f. Shepherd.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Miss Frances Chambers is spending
Christmas At Tampa with her pa.
renta. Mr. and Mrs. ". ]. Chambers
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mt L. X. CAazal has purchased =
Ford tourlng car. which he expects 20
receive some time this week.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

The Oeaia steam laundrS VIII
cleae teaag. Ia order that lts employ
sa may celebrate our Ereat tesrli day
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mra T1lhhle 81 South Carolina Il
- guest 81 her sisterin.law. Mrs
D a. Dickson. on OklRwaha avenue
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27
VOLUME AZ, NUMBER.2S.

Miss stella Cleveland Is home from
eollsge for the holidays.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1912-12-27

Mr.. A. H. Foster of Covington, Ca,
is spending the Christmas holidays
in this city. He is the husband of
Miss Sarah Bull, formerly of this city,
and is remembered so delightfully."- as
one of the teachers of our public
school, Mr.. Foster is a lawyer of
prominence, and after serving term
in the lower branch of the Georgia
legislature, was, at the last election
promoted to the senate. He is a
most affable and pleasant gentleman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-06
PROPOSALS.

lost OFFICE DEPARTMENT. WASHING
ton, May I. 1912 Proposals viii Do received ~
I 80 o. m. October -. 1912 FOR ocean mail ser
vice pursuant 70 the Act % March 3, 1891, cn
the routes hereinafter described. service 10 com
mcnce not later than January /, 1913. Contra IS
FOR ten years Bond required with each. bid.
The right Is reserved to reject any or all bids.
SCHEDULE OF ROUTES.
VESSELS OF THE SECOND CLASS.
No 81 New York 10 Colon, bi-weekly, cal. %
inc At KY West; time. New York 10 colon. 80
days Bond $4,000
No. So New Orleans 70 colon. ui-weekl},
time to colon, DAYS Bond. $4,000
No. 81. san Francisco to Panama. gt.hl,,
calling at san Pedro and san Diego. a. election
OF DerItment; tme. san Francisco 70 Panama
VESSELS OF THE THIRD CLASS
No 81 Boston 10 colon, once eyery - days
time to Colon. days Bond, $4,000 -
No. SIS Philadelphia TO Colon once yer :,
days calling at charleston and R-unswick -
election or Department. time. Ph'lade'phia to
colon. "a days. Bond $4,000. ,s
No. SO. Baltimore 20 Colon, cuce eyeiy
DAYS calling At Norfolk and Charleston, az eiec
ton ~ Department. time Baltimore TO Soioo'
~ days Bond, $1,000. ..-.....
No 81. Seattle to Panama. about tvice ie,F
month 20 trips a year calling.at san FrancisSo'
Sam .r''i PEDRO ana SAN Diego at election Of D.
pIItmeut; time seattle 20 Panama, 10 ds!'
Bond. $4,000 =
No 50 Portland to Panama, ono. EVER
DAYS calling at san Francisco. san Fedro, az
SAN Diego. at election OF Department, uuls'
Portland 20 Panama, 10 days. Bond s5o'Urt. "a
The Postmaster General reserves the rist :.
REQUIRE the steamers on zach route, UheneS,
they may continue their voyage 10 + lort az w.
or osite end OF the Panama canal TO CO.., 81
portion OF their mails TO such port "''h'1' "
oitiouil compensation. .,,,,.
instructions 30 bidders. and blank torms ..
posalS. with bonds. can be obtained or osSs
ana Assistant Postmaster General. tost -,
bcpart,uent. N ami aftor June ]. l9l2 fNA''N
J. UI1TUCoCK Postmaster GeneraL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-06
UNFINISHED APART MENTs.
EAST SIDE
THE CLEVELAND
I26-i30 EAST 18TH ST. -,
Apor,rnerts II Q rooms. ample closets eve
SUM MONS.

NEW YORK SUPREME COURT. NEW lohh
County.-The Equitable Lie Asslran.s SS,,..is
NJ the United states, Plaintiff, asalnst N lhh'
Wltte Patrick Brady aud Anna brsty, n's 49,
rrank Thorn John Armstrong. Berthod. o'heI
,riss Pudolph Stelnschneder. and 'lrma ete,h
schneider. his wife. the name 'lrTna ps.ns ~
tiuous and the true namo 81 sala Grts,.I s.,..Ssr
and MARY Steinschneider, his wife. me nams
MARY" being fictitious, and the true name :. -
said defendant being unknown u pISllSslh' 80
Stensdh neider. Defendants Summons lue lat,
TN desires the trial Of this action IN the ''-"'
u New York.
To the aboye-nsmed defendants:
You are hereby summoned 70 answer 'ne CpNl
plaiut i'm this action. and 20 serve a copy ~
your answer on the plaintiffs attorneys VII .
twenty days after the service OF TINS snInmo's :;
exclusive II the day OF service. anc N case e,
YOUR failure to appear or answer Judgment WV
he taken against yOu by default ior the E'l'l W
mauded I'm the complaint 800 o,
Dated, New York. March 18TH, lSl@
ALEXANDER s. GREEN.
Attorneys for Plaintiff. once ana r. -. N'd,s
I,5 Broadway. Borough OF Manhattan, New
York CITY y. Y. 80,
To Rer.h5ld. otherwise Rudolph. s,ens-hrsi;'-
and ''Trrra" SteinsChneider, his wife. The nam.
"Irua" being fictitious. and the true name %
said defendant being unknown 10 plaintiff A.tA4t
StcirschueiGer and Mary" Steirschne'der. rs
wife. the name Mary" being fictitious and ire
true name ~ said defendant being unknown 70
plsinrin olga steinschneider: The foregoing
summons IL served upon you by publlca' pur
suant 20 an order Of the Hon. James s. Banch-
ard a Justice ot the supreme Court 81 the otas
OF New York dated the 3lst day OF Ma. lsl2
and rled with the complaint in the otrce - no
Clerk OF the County OF New York ar The county
Court House OF said County In the Borough u
Manhattan. city ard state Of New York.
Dated. New York. June 18th, 1912.
ALEXANDER 4 GREEN
Attorneys Tor Plaintiff
ONCE & r. o. Address, los BrosdUsy Borough
Na,u Hprtx
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-06
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGES.

Edgehiu 90. operative Savings and Loan As
ISOLATION 10 Nelly a Brennan; 81.
Herman II Cammaun ana ano to Joah = MAJ
hIdCis Realty co to Caroline Weber; 50, 225.
Samuel Herman to Drayton BurfIli trustee
$4,000. ,
Adelaide Carpenter 20 Julia l. schultz, sIo'V'
! e J Iaughlin 10 Harry Lester; 81
Israel MARVEL to Samuel Wacht; Sl"
Henry Roberts to Mary n Roberts; 50, 100.
VIM Guggolz Construction 90 20 Henry
Perry c Todd and ano. ears. to Burlock L
'G Brooilyn trust trust 90 to Title Guarantee and
' Beatrice cornell 10 Columbia Knlckerbocker
Trust co. trustee, $1,000. 49, .
John 4 Rutherford. trustee. to Title Guaran-
10. and Trlls, 60. 81 800
Joseph CIou2hen to Peter often; 500.
August CoIlet to solomon Wen S4'JG9 o,o
Anthony McOwen TO y McManls S"Ho.
susan u Grifith to stanley " Dexter: $40. los.
Eliz VI FrcIiugEuysen. giu, to Lawyers Mort
ienry ( M,rzrcr 20 Amelia II Me,zner: 81.
Der Goldste.n to Francis theds"li SZl'N!uI,,.
tndrew Crawford 10 American surety 90: 500.
Emily n Roemer 20 Viola VI Flannery; $4,000.
| go orr 20 Joseph cullen; 5000
Herman Strauss TO Melia Ltyin .,o 200
James G Crawford and ano 10 FRANCIS -
Crawford $1,000.
Same to same. $1,000.
same 10 same. SO OtO.
Kate 4 Ba,,ianciH to John II Lyon. $500.
Same 70 same. SO OoO
Title Guarantee and Trust Go to Edwin Ely;
$4,000. H..
same to Lawyers Title Insurance and trust
Co. $500. c-.-...
Same to American Female Guardian society
and Home fo- the FriendlesS; $1,000.
Same 10 same; SO 900.
Rattle RunlIe 10 Peter Friedrich $500
Title insurance co 10 Dry Dock savings IN
stituton 81 800.
Lawyers Title Insurance and Trust 90 20 Law
yers Mortgage co; $500
same TO Charles V HALEY: 81.
CITY Real Estate co TO Excelsior savings
Bank $3.50 ~ - ,-
American Mortgage Co to Adelaide o Werner;
$4,000 1000
John " Friedrich to Rate Bunke 5000
Rudolph Holde 10 VIM Steinherg; 81.
VIM f. Dill,r TO Rudolph Holde: $500
Frederick WOhlfahrt to Kate keyeS So"v.
County Holding co 70 New YORK trust 20
Sii 600. , =,
Herman Stark to Nathan Friedman 81
NllZ K Doolng 20 George Metzeri NtON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-06
LEASES.

The Charles +. Noyes Company has
leased Offices at No. 1870 Pearl street to
Albert T. Fellheimer. J. K. Butler Com
pany and General Reduction Gas and By
Products Company: an office at No. as New
street to Charles Donnely; AZ No. a. John
street TO Ralph J. Koch and to Hieronimus
A. Herold and Offices at Nos. 1o2 and lV'
Fulton street to A. NJ. Bastard IL Co; at
Nos. q and q Ann street to r r. BIZ
, never Company, and at Nos. 81 and %
Fulton street to Charles s. Trench.
y. Brigham Hall and William D. BLOOD
good leased for the Longacre Company Oh
fees in the Longacre Building, now near
ing completion, at the northeast corner OF
Broadway and 42d street, for term OF
years to John Muir e Co, stock brokers.
NJ. NJ. Hayward K co. leased for Albert
7. THOMPSON the seventh loft in the build
ing Nos. 81 and 53 West 42d street to
Charles Pfzer
Cross e. Brown Company leased space IN
the Stiner Building, No. l3l to l26j Broen-
way. TO Frank 4. Harmon Company Mu-
tual Trading Company. Henry y. Wood ana
Sander Electric Company; also for Edna
| Abrams store No. 1854 Broadway To Ciml-
otta Brothers.
| Slawson e. Hobbs leased private houses !:
No. l67 West 74th street for Mrs. a D.
Sands to W. A. Kellogg; No %l west i0'h
street for Percy r. Griffith to Dr. Clark
| M 147 West Sth street for the Misses sea-
man 10 X. A. Jones; No. ll2 West 18Th
street for Dr. Heitzman TO Mrs. y. mn
and for a term Of years the store No. ES1b
| Broadway for Louis kaplan; also the store
on the southwest corner Of Broadway and
/ 18th street for the Duffy Carney Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-06
HIS ESCAPE AN ASCENSION
NEGRO Climbs from BIackWelPs
Island to Greensboro Bridge.
FREEDOM is SH0RTLIVED
.Jmpervious to Rain of Bullets,
but Is Caught on
Roadway.

Murray Iill' Lewis, negro minister
carving a term in the Blackwelrs island
penitentiary took long chance on hOeI'S
yesterday, when he climbed ike cat up
the face of the steel pier OF the queens
horo Bridge, while bullets from the GUARDS
rifles rang about him. He gained the road
way la5 feet In the air, but TWO picycle
policemen saw him and ran him down.
after shooting at him. In short time he
was back on the rock pile on the island.
This Is the first time any prisoner has
tried to escape from the island by the pier
route, although kind friends have tossed
down food, cigarettes and other dainues at
times to those in durance vile.
Lewis had picked out favorable oppor-
ltunity and prepared himself well. He mad
kbeen "sent up for one day less than
Iyear. and a month after he had been In
lprison he got hold of a blanket, begging u
Ifor extra cover. Usually he was the nrst
Ito go to bed when the lights were out. The
fguards know now that he was making
tpair Of trousers out of the blanket. Later
The made a shirt and cap out of some tow
Telling, He bad on these crude sartorial
tefrects under his stripes yesterday when he
was marched IN a line of thirty to the
fstoneyard
!. Two prisoners up ahead in the line began
to cut up, and the guards rushed to them
Lewis darted through a long alleyway
Heading to the prison and 10 the central
pillar, shedding his prison clothes. lie
lyaulted 10 the roof OF little Toulouse ana
caught a hanging steel rope. Hand over
lhand he went up more than twenty feet IN
the air. and then caught the lowest of the
steel Orders on the pier.
F. It was easy climbing then and he was
tgong up fast, when the guards causut
sight Of him and began to spatter the IRON
work with bullets. Lewis is short, stocky
land powerfully built, and even while the
iother prisoners were being rushed back 10
1.-THE workhouse he gained the bridge ROAD
tway.
But Bicycle Patrolmen Flood and Nc
iAdam, OF the East 9th street station mad
heard the fusillade and had seen Lewis
come UP over the bridge and run east on
1.-THE roadway. When they got up to MIN
the tried to overturn their bicycles. They
had to handcuff him.
Lewis was sent to the island for collect
ting money on fraudulent accident claiihs
ffrom the Metropolitan Street Railway Com
kpany. He was an adept at falling of street
Pears. The company got tired of paying
him and put detective on his trail Dur
ling the six months he had served he hau
been regarded as trusty.
Lewis was born in the South. and while
:au itinerant preacher there learned to Jan
of cars One day ne was taken out on MS
evangelstic tent and sent TO the chain
gang When he was released he came
tNorth. He lived in West lSjd street. Inc
iHarlen1 negroes gave him his title because
he used TO wear sporty" clerical clothes.