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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
ROAD RACES DUE AGAIN
Vanderbilt Cup at Milwaukee
on Wednesday.
GOLD CUP ON SATURDAY
Much Speed Represented on
Entry List, and Contests
Should Be Exciting.

Milwaukee will make another effort this
geek 10 get the Vanderbilt. Grand Prize
on0 ether road races on its hands for the
YEAR. The dealers are sul working on
tbc circuit. which was announced as n
world heater two or three weeks ago and
tho drivers are patiently waiting chance
In 90 ont after the prizes. II IS reported
that the Automobile Club Of America has
had the eagle replaced on the gold cup,
SO there is no longer any excuse for de-
lay
on Wednesday, If conditions ere sa'ls-
factory. the Vanderbilt Cup race Viii be
decided. and on Thursday the Paost and
Wisconsin trophies will be placed at stake
for the small cars. Saturday brings the
running Of the Grand Prize. The races
should be worth seeing. as there $ great
deal of speed represented, despite the
small fields. Bales of hay will be piled on
The turns so that the cars cannot evade
the issue.
II any one has wondered why. with three
months for preparation, the Western city
was unable TO provide course inat would
withstand a rainy spell. the explanation is
provided by A. r. Pardington. who will
act as referee of the races. "Pardy' is
quoted as saying a few days ago: over
ambition on the part OF q few hard work
erS Of the dealers association IS perhaps
responsible for some OF the obstacles en-
countered. The immensely OF the task Of
staging the big classics was not apparent
TO tho race managers until Il was too late
20 make amends" Nothing could be
fairer than that.
The entries for the Grand Prize are:
Benz, Bob Burman; Lozier, Harry Mel
son: Fiat. Tetzlan; Mercer, Hughes; Mer-
cedes, De Palma; Mercedes. Wishart;
Fiat, David Bruce-Brown; Knox, Null
ford; Mercedes. George Clark; Benz,
Bergdon; Fiat, Caleb Bragg: Benz Joe
Koran
The entries for the Vanderbilt cup race
are: Mercer. Pullen: Mercedes, De Palma;
Mercer, Hughes Knox. milford; Lozier.
Nelson; Mercedes. Wishart; StutZ, GIL
Anderson: Mercedes, Clark; Fiat Tetz-
Ian: stutz Merz.
Tor the Pabst trophy the entries follow:
Case. Nikrent; BergdOdn. Adolph Nom
son; Mercer, Wishart; Falcar driver not
named): Mason. Mortimer Roberts; Mer-
Ger. Pullen; Falcsr, Homer TrusseI; Mer-
Ger. Hughes.
For the Wisconsin trophy contest: Ford
Frank Kulick; Mason, Ray Snyder: Ma
son, George Mason Z. Nj. p, John Heoer;
Mason, Harry Endicott
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
CRESCENT TEAM VICTOR
Bensonhurst Eleven Beaten in
Close Soccer Game.

Victory again rewarded the efforts OF
the soccer football players representing
the Crescent Athletic Club. who defe'teo
the Bensonhurst Field Club at Bay Ridse
yesterday afternoon by a score Of 3 goals
to .. The match was one OF the annual
series III the Field Club Soccer League
OF New York and New Jersey. NcOici-
land, who was one Of the stars Of the
game, shot the goal that won in the last
few minutes of play. Bensonhurst played
with only ten men.
The lineup follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
MORE WORK FOR THE ALCO

Upon arrival from Petaluma, Cal.
where It terminated the Hrst transcont-
mental haul OF merchandise IN history
the Alec truck OF Charles W. Young Il
Co, OF Philadelphia, will be returned d.
rect TO the service. according to an an
nouncement from it's owners The truck
was in operation tor months before under
taking the 4.li5-mile trip across the con-
tinont. Despite the strain 10 which II
was subjected the vehicle will 80 back
on duty without the rebuilding process
that is generally thought necessary after
a journey Of such length under terrific
conditions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
FEATURES OF NEW MARION
Better Body Design and Full
Eouipment Mark 1918 Models.

New models OF the Marion car have
made their appearance In the salesroom
of the American Marion Company ~hore
they are attracting much attention. Me
chanically the 1913 types do not diner IN
any important feature from the models
with which the public is familiar. but IN
body design, upholstery, finish and equip
ment there are changes that make the
line decidedly more attractive. SELF
starter, electric lighting system, speed
ometer and demountable rims are round
on all cars, and on the larger model the
CONTINENT includes an electric horn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
KNOX COMPANY ASSIGNS
Springfield Automobile Concern
in Receivers Hands.

Springfield Mass, Sept. 2s.-The Knox
Automobile Company, manufacturers Of
automobile fire apparatus, assigned to-day
TO Edward c. Sutton and Harry G. Fiske.
representing the creditors The llabii-
ties are estimated at ti,250.000, OF which
about $1,000 600 is due the interests rep
resented by the assignees. The plant viii
not be closed Mr.. sutton said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
HOLT JOINS FLANDERS.

r.. Emil Holt who has handled the
Pope output in New York for many years.
viii start handling Flanders cars In the
district Tuesday: Associated
with Mr.. Holt will he w. r. Chandler,
local branch manager OF the Flanders
rnI.pany. The MN Will operate under
the name Of the Holt-Chandler Company,
with salesroom on Columbus Circle, and
n complete service department in West
s3d street. The line viii consists or SIX
cNI,nder cars. electrics and trucks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
MORRIS COUNTY GOLF CLUB

Morrstown. y. J.. Sept ?s-To- days round
at the Morris County Golf club FOR the presi-
dents cup Sas won by Oliver c. Billings who
finished ! down. lie was awarded three points
toward the trophy. J, y. Bradshaw. al 3
down. received two points and Frederick Ford
and Frederick L. Thomas, finishing down.
received half point each. Other scores were
y. II. AcAipin, ID down; Peter ~. Il.
down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29

SUNDAYS NETWORK TRIBUNE
Mailed anywhere in the United
States for 81 so a year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
AUTOMOBILES FOR RENT.
T0.,I\G A ID L MOU>iNE
PAcKAHp AZ ros T '.Ii II HIE ~

PLAZA MOTOR RBNTING co
Phone Bryant S224-5. 1881 BToaeMay.
PACkakDS .Nsw cars, limousine sna to1 o..
ing by the hour or trip; cheap Fa,cs ~. ~
monthly service; special rates for tnea au
esns. I'NIYERsAL TiXfMEfER o,od 70 ~
l5s East 5ad Street. Phone Plaza EIo1
ELiG INT P9CKARDs And PEEhI E.,,,
--UnexeeIIed service - Special monthD
rates. CURT SCHMIDT. Tel. River 1881
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
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AUTOMOBILES.

Az RXECIJTRIX MUST DISPOSE OF TWO
new cars by an early date These cars eoss
WOO and 5000, and VIII seat hye ana sgcsn
iaaks and both speedy cars Quick action "
absolutely necessary. VIII saciihce 10 Nha'
shd Boz Xxx. Tribune Oncs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29

At Van Cortlandt Park, TIRE Camerons mot
fnd defeated the spansh-Amercans now
team OF great promise, by score Of goals
10 /.
Til, lIue-up follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29

Etfereo-Mr. Spence. G0aIs-F. BrII % =
c. Pickfora (9. McKilop, Camerons; D!az
Spanish-Americans Time OF halycs-f3 MIN
utes each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-29
Crescent A. c. Cs).

Rcferee-F Davies. Llncsmen- Hollywood
and McNultv. Goals-Welsh 90, Bens nhurst:
Gascu. Harland and McCeland, Crescent A
C. Time OF haiyes-i5 minutes each
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15

short honeymoon the DR.. and Mira
Kelley VIII take up their residence
In Manchester Center.
MIR. Graves OF Poultney and Mr.
Leonard OF Canton, ". Y, We're In
town last week looking Into the
creamery question, II their plans
could be carried out Il would be a
very good business deal for the farm
ers In this section. We hope a
satisfactory arrangement can be
made
The grammar school debating
club met last Friday night with Miss
Marion Wade Of Main street. The
question was: Who performed the
greater service 10 his country. Wash
ington or Lincoln7 After very aable
arguments by both sides tho judges
decided that the Lincoln advocates
had won. All the members we're
present but one.
"A special meeting OF Dorset
Grange will be held next Monday
evening the 18th, In place OF the
regular meeting which has been
given up on account OF the House
wives exhibition. II was voted at
the last meeting to transact regu-
lar business, and any other business
which might come up at the meeting
of tho 18Th.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15
A CARD.

We, the undersigned. do hereby
agree to refund the money on 90
cent bottle OF Groenes Warranted
syrup of Tar II II fails to cure your
cough or cold We also guarantee
25-cent bottle to prove satisfac-
tory or money refunded.
Hard's Drug Store.
Whipple's Drug store.
II. A. Brophy.
j. A. Marshall,
Adams a. Co.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15

der the auspices OF the Christian
EAdeayor Society. was well attend
q. and Il gave much pleasure TO
all present The qualteta, duets,
and solos were well rendered. and
the sololsts wcll deserved applause.
The enooros were bright and witty
and caught the audiences fancy.
The violin solos were wen rendered
and the recitation from Ian Macl.ar-
en- was given with feeling, and re-
ceiyed close attention throughout,
That entertainments Of this kind
are enjoyed by our people teven II
We did shake In our shoes all thro'
the performance.) Ia proved by the
large audience which came out In
the extreme cold II We could ar
range for two or three such enter
tainments for each winter II would
be good thing for our people and
create an interest IN musical sub
Icets, Why not try II again.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15

issi Friday aud a part q saturday
uigh Mrs. ELLEN Ladd Saturday af'
lernon they started for their new
home 81 Illinois.
Ar. stuytll. who wes laid up
after bis trip TO Peru. IA again able
to be out We understand that he
Intends 60 take walking trip 20
the same place very soon
Miss Helen naTrows entertain.
% few friends al supper last week
Tuesday In honor Of her friend. Miss
Sarah Iililiard OF Rutland Cards
were 10 order in the evening
Tuesday night a letter was read
3, prayer meeting from Miss Ia
paine Humphrey who IL in Italy.
II was interesting and should be
given 10 the Journal for publication,
Mrs. Clifton p Kent and her
mother. Mrs. Lindlcy. arrived from
Bennington last Saturday evening
Mrs. Lindiey VIII make her home
with Mr.. and Mrs c. p Kent on the
West Road
Washington Pomona Grange No
). viii meet with Dorset Grange Fri
day afternoon aud evening March
sth. II ls expected that State Over
seer W, N, Cady and wife OF Mid.
dlebury Will attend and install the
new officers,
February 10. at an organ recital
given by the Department OF Music
OF Columbia University. Henry II.
fuchs was one OF the violin soloists
Mr.. Fuchs IL a regular visitor 10
Dorset In the summer, and has Of
ten assisted us in our summer con-
eerst.
"A few days ago card was re-
1eiyed from Mr.. M. V. Barbour mail
I'd In Jamaica. and saying tho ther-
was so degrees In the
shade. A bit different from 24|
below zero. Mr.. Barbour and his
son were on their way 10 South
America.
The thermometer took another |
lrop last week and the first OF this
wee. Friday night II went down to
lG below and stayed around 10 be
low. and all day Sunday hung |
around zero. The main question |
about that time was how to keep
warm.
Cards have been received by a |
number of our residents for the
Eagleson--Kelley nuptials which
VIII take place In New York We'd
iesday evening the 2lst. After al
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15
Disease of Honey Rccs.

The United states Department OF
Agriculture calls attention TO the
fact that Eurcr rean foul brood has
| been found TO exist In bennington
County. The Department has no
means of knowing how long the dis
ease has exist,d In the region. hut
desli es TO notify bee keepers OF the
trouble and to suggest that, II not
already informed concerning the
disease, they inform themselves at
once. Very frequently colonies OF
bees are destroyed by disease and
loss is attributed by the bee keeper
to some other cause. Farmers Bull
letin No. 442. The Treatment OF bee
Diseases, gives description OF the
brood diseases and methods Of treat
ment. 1t will be sent free on re-
quest to the Secreary OF Agriculture,
Washington, D. c.
Attention is also called to the
fact that the brood diseases no not
at all injure honey for human con-
sumption, 80 that there need be no
fear on the part OF purchasers OF
honey.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15
Smyrna Rugs.
Tapestry Carpets.

Several rolls Of Tapestry Carpet former price
Sl00 per yard In this sale TIC.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15

John ID. Holmes of jacksonville
Fla. sent us an official program and
'souvenier OF the Oversee Rail.
lroad An extension OF the Florida
East Coast Road. The book makes
very interesting reading, and IS In
structive as we'll. as It gives very
good idea OF what the east side OF
Florida Is like as well az u fine ac-
count OF the obstacles overcome In
the building Of tho road.
Geo. D. Wade has rented his
farm In Bennington and has accept
cd n position as superintendent of
larve stock farm in harrington. III.
Mr.. Wade and his wife (Liazie
Ladd) were born In Dorset aud
made their home here III a year
ago. That they may be successful
in their new home is the sincere
wish OF their friends Their three
children accompanied them.
Monday evening the social and
supper given by the Womans Re-
lief Corps came off In the Town Hal
and was well attended. A most
Dountiful meal was served at the
very low price OF 10 cents. II GER
tainly was worth much more. When
all had eaten and the tables were
cleared and put away, number OF
our Grammar School girls gave a
short entertainment for which they
deserve a great deal OF creds, The
program consisted OF charades and
songs. and closed with a flag drill.
Miss Anna Manley and Mrs. r. NJ.
Campbell presided at the piano.
About 5000 were realized toward
their expense fund.
AT a meeting OF tho Woodmen
held last Thursday night a motion
TO let the Housewives have the
Hall Feb. 22nd was lost. 1t Will be
the regular mesting night OF the
Woodmen. and they felt that they
could not afford to lose their meet
ing. We would like to say right
here that the 22nd was chosen by
tho ladies because they thought It
would not conflict with the Wood
men. They figured their meetings
would come on the 18th and 29th,
having overlooked the fact OF the
lst coming on Thursday. As a re-
suit the ladies will hold their ex-
hibition one day only. Wednesday.
Feb. 2lst. afternoon and evening.
Doors will be open at / o'clock and
will close at 1890 Admission 10
cents.
The ladies OF the Housewives"
request that all exhibits
vent In be plainly marked with the
name Of the exhibitor. and az far
~ possible history OF the article,
Ind name OF maker or original own
sr given. Tho foregoing applies to
he Antique. Fancy and Art Depart
nents. To secure premiums In the
Art and Fancy departments the ex-
iibits must be the work of the cx-
,ibitor. Exhibits will be received
Tuesday afternoon and evening and
,p 10 IL q. m. OF Wednesday. SO as
o have all In readiness at time OF I
opening the ladies earnestly request
hat II possible the exhibits be sent
o the hall on Tuesday a. m. To
hose who cannot send them In at
ims mentioned. II they will kindly
lotify the ladies. spaces will be
eserved for them. 9
The concert last Saturday night
" the T. c. A. Concert Co. and un-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15

Clarence Blaekmct regsrnel
gondag from hls tFlp iato Nea Yorl
state
" H. sAeldon aad " iioiley
we're "a Ralland reeentla "a busi.
ness
H. =. Gilbert Of The West Road
vac out of town over last Sunday o.
business,
Mrs John Fisher who has been
M with rheumatism ~ very much
better
Burr Hsrwood was Ia Hebron,
lN. S., FOR several days last week on
business
i IT. T.. Comha Of Church Street
went to Troy N. Y. Monday for a
few days on business
i Rufus Gilbert Of L, v NJ was
at home for two days last week yis-
iting his relatives
Miss Bertha Gilbert. who has
been very III at Burlington, ia slow.
/ ly but steadily improving
Rev Eugene +. Hunt left town
this week for short vacation He
viii be away over Sunday
Mr. and Mrs John Peltier Of
Hebron, n. y. were in town last
week visiting relatives.
Charles A. Wade was In Salem,
N. Y, Thursday and Granville, n,
Y Friday OF last week on business,
Mrs. Mark Ludd and Miss Ludd
we're In Albany, N. Y. last week
visiting Mr.. and Mrs Edward Ludd.
Miss Hattie Gray OF Church ST.,
spent few days last week on the
West Road guest Of Miss Hattie
Gilbert
MIR. and Mrs John Carey OF
Middle Granville. n. Y, were recent
guests OF Mr. and Mrs James Robin
son last week
Miss Valentine of Bennington
was In town for the day last Thurs
day the guest OF Judge and Mrs c,
d Kent.
Miss Harriet Holley of New
York spent the week end with hei
mother and sister nt the home
ltead on North Main ST.
n. II. West went to Burlington
Monday TO attend the VT. Society OF
Civil Engineers annual dinner Mr..
West returned to Dorset Tuesday
afternoon
George d Wade's family spent
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15
Henry Wade,
Blacksmith and Wheelwright

Agent for Buckeye Machines and
Rakes. also Repairs for all
Machines and Rakes
aaas-sss-as~sa@s
Dorset, !: Vermont.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15
II You Are A Trlfle Sensitive

About the size OF your shoes. It's
some satisfaction TO know that many
people can wear Shoes q size small
er by shaking Aliens Foot-Ease In
to thom. Just the thing for patent
leather shoes. and for breaking In
now shoes. Sold everywhere. 25c.
Sample FREE. Address. Allen 8.
olmsted, Le Roy. N. Y
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15

suffered day and night the tor
mont OF itching piles Nothing help
cd me until | used Doan's Ointment.
It cured me permanently. Hon.
John X. Garret, Mayor. 0irard, Ala.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15
RUGS and CARPETS
AT Astonishing Low Prices

~ lStuHiSuitiS LOW llNSS.
a beautiful llne of 9xl2 room sire Administer
Rugs Sale Price Sl6.S9
Smyrna Rugs.
One lot Of oil wool 3s6 Smyrna Rugs Of spen-
did and fine lowered and oriental patterns
worth S400. Now 1898
Tapestry Carpets.
Several rolls Of Tapestry Carpet former price
Sl00 per yard In this sale TIC.
Sultana Carpets.
In many different patterns and colors, 50
inches wide and 30c per yard But in this
inventory Sale l9c.
Small pieces ol all wool carpets from S 10 Is
va DIS Of the 75c. value, For Acc.
Bargains oil exceptionally good value in Dress
Goods. Silks, liats. Suits, Goats and Skirts,
Furs and Fur Coats, Underwear, Blankets,
Sheets and Pillow Cases, Table Damask, Etc.
Come and Sec Them. No Cheap Goods bought
for the purpose Of creating an excitement
But standard goods at very low prices.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-02-15

a beautiful line of 9xl2 room size Administer
Rugs Sale Price S16.S9
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02
Mrs. Sarah Wharton-Moore

Is one Of the most celebrated authori-
ties on cooking in the United States.
For wears she has conducted Cooking
Laboratory in Des MONIES. a.. where
she has experimental with innumera-
bic foods, and invented scores upon
scores of new Recipes that have won
wide popularity, After long careful
study Mrs. Moore sums up the causes
for baking failures in two words--- "bak-
ing powder
81 studied baking powders very
closely" says Mrs Moore, "and after
trying nearly every brand that came to
my notice hit upon the one that met
every requirement - Calumet Baking
Powder. | use Calumet Baking Pow
der exclusively in my kitchen, and sim
cerely advise it's use by every cook who
wants to be successful. 1t is always
uniform and can always be depended
upon tolmake EVERY baking sweet
and wholesome
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02
FOUND AND LOST GOLD.
General Suffer Discovered the Precious
Metal In California.

General Suffer Discovered the Precious
Metal In California.
1T Is not generally known" said q
mineralogist, that the discoverer OF
gold In California was a Pennsylvania
and at one time a resident OF Philadel-
phia- This distinguished pioneer lies
buried in the soil Of Pennsylvania al
most forgotten. He was General John
A. Suffer. a Swiss, who enigrated to
Philadelphia in 1884 and became a cid.
rem OF the commonwealth. His grave
is IN the Mennonite burying grounds
ut Lititz. Lancaster county. In which
village he spent the last years Of his
life.
General Suffer was born In 1903 in
Beden. Germany. near the borders Of
switzerland. Upon his arrival in this
country he spent some time in Phila
1elphia. subsequently removing to tho
vicinity OF Lititz. where. IN the midst
OF relatives, he engaged in farming
Possessed OF n rowing nature. however.
Il was not long before he yearned to
explore the great unknown land be
yond the Rockies. After many priva-
lions he reached California some time
In the early forties and staked a claim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02
MOLINE

Fire at Seven Aeres.-Fire at $3.50
yesterday morning was discovered at
Seven Acres, the home Of G. A. Steph-
ems. Chief Hawk and one of the men
from the Central station went to the
house and extinguished the blaze with
chemicals. Flames had spread from
a fireplace to an adjoining wall. The
loss is about $500.
Declare DIMdend.-Stockhol of
the State Savings Bank and Trust
company viii soon receive per cent
on their investment, directors declar-
ing a semfannual dividend of this
amount at meeting Saturday after
noon. The banking institution has
paid its stockholders at the rate of
10 per cent per annum for a number
of years.
Called to Mission FieId-Rev. W.
NJ. Story, pastor Of the United Presby-
terrain church, stated to his congrega-
ton Sunday at the morning service
that he had recently received a call
from the synod Of Illinois by unani-
nous choice Of the commission ap-
pointed by synod to fill a vacancy
made by the resignation of Rev. T.
n. McQuoid, in the ofice of super
intendent Of missions of the synod
AS this line of work has been planned
and approved by both the general as
sembly of the church and by the
synod he is disposed to look upon it
as call which it is both his duty and
privilege to accept The work will
require all his time and will bring
him In touch officially with every con-
gregation in the synod. For this rea-
son he stated to his people that he in
tended to request the presbytery of
Rock Island to release him from his
present charge and requested that
they acquiesce with him in his request
to the presbytery. The meeting of
the presbytery will be called in the
near future. Rev. Mr.. Story has in
timated his desire that he may be re-
leased from his present charge SO as
to begin the new work by Feb. 1, 1912
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02

rr was N the fall Of 1S4s, after a heavy
rain, that, attracted by yellowish de-
posits in q small stream, he made his
great discovery Of the precious metal.
The news Of his find spread rapidly,
and the following spring the great
rush from the east began.
General Suffer amassed a consider
able fortune through his gold diggings,
but lost most Of it through unfortu.
nate speculations. he returned to
Pennsylvania in 1871 and spent his
declining years in. retirement, living
on the pension Of $3.50 a month voted
him by the California legislature. He
died June is. 1880. Two Of his pail
bearers were Generals John @. Ere
mont and Ambrose z. Burnside, who
had been his friends in California;
Philadelphia Record