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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
LOT BRINGS 500
PER FRONT FOOT
CHARLES 8. SICkEL PAYS S13,.
500 FOR MONUMENT AVE
NUE. PROPERTY.

w. j Ready has sold to Charles s
Sicke lot on Monument avenue, bes
tween Cleveland and West streets. for
500 per foot. the property having a
frontage of 1875 feet on the south side
OF the avenue and bringing sl3. 500.
1t has a depth Of l2S feet.
Mr. Ready purchased the lot from
Henry S, Walerstein in September,
1909.
The deed transferring it to Mr..
Sickel went to record yesterday. Pol
lard & Bagby executed the deal.
J. Lee Davis and j. II. Chappell
have sold to Otto Biersch the lot at
the southwest corner of Floyd avenue
and Sheppard street for 81. 800.
TWO other deeds that were placed
on record yesterday are as follows:
+. II. Harwood to Thomas S. Win
Ston. lot and brick dwelling at 29al
Floyd avenue. $4,000.
John +. Branch to w. II. Schwarzs-
child, lot fronting 50 feet on. Monu-
ment avenue near Mulberry street.
$4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
DECLARE FATHER
DID RIGHT THING
JUSTICE CRUTNHFIEID DIS
MISSES MAN, WHO BEAT IN
SUFFER- OF DAUGHTER.


with fire aefnaeriefon tfiat he would
have done the same thing himself
! under similar circumstances. Police
(. Justice Crutchfeld yesterday dis
missed j. II Whttehurst, charged with
cutting +. W. Saunders. II years old
"A chauffeur. who boared in the same
house rs Whitehurst, at GA North
Seventh street. Saunders was charged
by Whitehurst with making advances
70 the formers fifteen year-old daugh-
ter.
When saunders appeared in Police
Cssuyt, his head Wns s~athed With
bandages and both eyes were discol-
ored. Whitehurst denied the charge
OF cutting and while he admitted
that he had a small penknife in his
hand at the time the assault occurred.
he said the knife was closed and
might have gouged Saunders face
when Whitehurst administered the
beating.
Saunders admitted stealing n kiss
in the parlor of the boarding house
Justice Crutchfeld said that If he had
been in Whitehurst's place he would
have probably beat Saunders up a
great deal worse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
SWANSON
VISITS HIS FATHER

Special to The Richmond Virginfan.)
DANVIII.E, VA, Feb. l2.-United
States Senator Claude A. swanson ar
rived In the city Saturday afternoon.
having been summoned to his old
home in, .PMtsylvsnia by. reason Of tha
condition ~ irfs father who IL In
feeble health. Upon arrival here. the
was much gratitied to learn
that his father was better. Mr.. Swan
son spent the night with his brother.
Mr.. John r. Swanson. and left Sun
day morning for his old home in the
county to visit his father.
Senator Swanson is locking unusu-
ally well despite the fact That he has
been quite busy in the Senate recent
ly. He believes that the Democrats
have a fine prospect or eleeting n
president this year. provided a Wise
choice of a candidate. however.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
BOYS OF WOOD(RAF'T
ARE NOW ORGANIZED

The Boys of Wooderaft from ten
TO eighteen years Of age. under the
direction OF Commander Joe l.,
Creer,'. was organized Friday night
February 2. 1912. at Taylor's Hail.
TN enty fifth and Broad with a fuli
charter list, and elected the follow
ing officers Past commander, George
G. Fleet; advanced lieutenant, James
". Gentry, III. banker. Julian A
tavedo: clerk. Frank l., Seay: escort
Linwood + Taylor: Waterman, Lon
ME T. Hardwick, sentry. Joseph y.
Creery.
Its objects are for mutual help, EN-
courage ment to observe the Golden
Rule. improvement OF its members
by discipline of parliamentary prac-
tice. physical training, instruction in
department and useful knowledge. in
-dapaHaaHt-t-f -tr-,itttcat- or Sectarfan
bias. temperance, innocent. social en-
tertaiument. etc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
FATHER HERE IN
SEARCH FOR SON
FRED BAUER STRANGELY MISS
ING SINCE Cushing. DRAFT
ON JAM AIRY rs.

Worried over the disappearance If
his son, Fred Bauer " 10. after cash
ing a draft for $3.50 IN Tiehmond on
January IS, left prcsumab bly, for Ma
rion. Kansas, to visit him, the father
of the missing man appeared al po-
iice headquarters Yesterday TO ascer-
tain ii anything had been heard Of
his son. Bauer IL b wears old and
WIFI ms wIfe ana tW1 children. liN ed
ON q farm near Macon Powhatan
county,
Ills brother-in-iaw. T.. \. Leahman
who also lives in PoNhatan county,
spent several DAYS in making inqui-
RES, finally appealing to the Rich
mond police. They told him they be
lieVcd that Bauer had gone to visit
his father in Marion, Kansas. When
the elder Bauer heard Of his sons
disappearance he imme diately left for
Richmond. arriving here yesterday
morning
A friend Of Bauer's said he accom-
panied the young man to the Ma
tional Bank of Virginia to identify
him in getting a draft for $3.50 cash
ed and that that was the last he seer
or heard Of him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
Ashland

Specials to The Richmond Nirginian.
ASHLAND, VA, Feb 12.---The
debate. preliminary TO the inter col
legiate contest. between Randolph.
Macon and Emory and Henry, wn1c ::
will ne held at Randolph macon col
lcge on the evening OF March 10. took
place in the college chapel here Sa, =
urday night, and X. d. McNeer and
w. j.. Long were the Nictors. The
question debated Resolved. That in
/ American sawRscs pSfisies with n popli-
lation of 10000 or more. tax on
the rental value OF land, exclusive OF
constitutionality. should be substi-
tuted for the general property tax.
Washington Literary Society was rep
resented by l.. G.. kackley and X. ID.
McNeer Franklin Literary Society
by NJ. l.. Walton and w. S. Long:
Judges, Or. II. r. Smithey. DIR. Il. w.
Bowen and Or. r. A, Tlley,
Mrs. Il. +. Hand, OF Boston enter
tanned tho Ashland Music Club, with
a musical reception at the Henry Clay
Inn Friday night. which was one of
the most elaborate AFFAIRS OF the
season. The inn was decorated with
palms only and brilliantly lighted.
showing OFF the handsomely gowned
women TO great advantage. The pro-
gram by local talent was particu-
larry well rsendered.
At the close of the program refresh
ments were served. unique feature
being tiny baskets filled with ices.
Miss Carrie Leftwich and Mrs. Charles
Potts presided at the punch bowl.
Ashland Is to be congratulated in
possessing two such artists as Miss
l4oe Goodwin. pianist. and Mrs j..
G. Bla ssingame, vocalist. Mrs. Hand
played several beautiful selections on
the violin.
The hop at the Henry Clay Inn
Saturday night was well attended.
The out-of-town guests were: Mrs,
Henry Bogue. OF Baltimore; Miss
Ellie Wingheld. Of Richmond. and
Miss Nell Lewis. OF Raleigh. n. G.
chaperons. Mesdames Porter. Nc
Dowell, Riddick and Bridges.
Miss Condie Bridges has returned
from a visit to her sister. Mrs. Era-
ham Robson. Of Richmond.
Mrs. Ryisnd sample. who has been
me guest Of Niss Blackwell for ssv.
esai weeks slsft TOR her home. Mar
ftnR1i1a ~, koosyS HI, !,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
DANVlLLE GETS NEW
TYPE OF BUILDING

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
DANvILLE, Feb. 1.-THE contract
for the building OF the new Virginia
Hardware Company building. which Is
to be erected upon the site OF the
Boatwrigt printing establishm ent.
recently destroyed by hre, has been
awarded to Mr.. w. A. Gravely, of this
city.
The new hardware store is TO cost
between $4,000 and $4,000. and is
to cover q space of twentrsix feet
by 1856. The plans which have been
drawn up by Mr.. G. G. Petit. call for
four-story building. each story to
he high pitched. When finished the
structure will stand SIS feet above the
street. and as 1t Is to be built upon
the Detroit "Fenestra. or daylight
system. with facing of different col
ored tiles. ii will be something quite
new for Main street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
DEATH CLAIMS
DR.. {. /. MURRELL
WAS OFTEN HOST OF ROBERT 4.
I4EE--IN FAILING HEALTH
FOR YEARS.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian)
LYNCHRUkG, VA, Feb. l2.-Dr.
Edward Henry Murrell. father of Mrs.
John w. Daniel, widow Of the late
Senator Daniel. and for many years
n well known praCticing physician in
Lynchburg. died Sunday morning at
his home. Brightly God in West
Lynchburg
Or. Murren Wis elghtyseven years
of age. He had been in declining
health for years. due to the inhrri-
ties OF hts great age. Twenty years
ago he retired from the practice OF
his profession.
Years ago the Murrell home was
lavish in tho dispensing of Virginia
hospitality. and for many years ii was
IA stopping place for notable people,
among whom was General Robert f..
Lee, who was frequently a guest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
CORN CLUB STARTS
ON ITS THIRD YEAR

Especial to The Richmond TirEinian
HARKISrtNEJR G. VA, Feb. 1a.--
The Rockingham Boys' Corn Club
starts today upon its third year-An-
nuHf election Of officers resulted az
follows: n. r. Bowman. Of Melrcse.
president; y. II. kecxell. Of Keezeli-
town, vice president: Professor e. J.
Heatwele. of the State Normal School.
secretary aud treasurer. starting
two years ago with thirty-four mem
bers, the club has now 1o2.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
PUBLIC
DEBATE IS HELD

Especial To The Richmond Nireirian.)
HAERlSONBCRG VA. Feb. Ia
In the annual public debate Satur-
day night at Bridgewater College
Brideewater. Va. the Virginia Lee
Society reCaprUred Tho trophy from
the Victorian Society. The Question
was Resolved. That Virginia should
adopt land valuation tax and ex-
empt personal PROPERTY" The judges
were D. w. Earman. OF Harrisorhurg,
and H. II. Biesse and J. A. Aicxan-
der. both Of Staunton. The dehaters
Were Stanley Hoover and w r. Hill
bert. for Virginia Lee. and Price
Bowman and Wade Huffman, for the
Victorian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
AUTO AND TRAP
MYST|FY POLICE
YOUNG MAN RENTS STABLE AND
LEAVES THEM THERE FOR
MANY MONTHS.

The police are mystified over the
ownership of an automobile and run
about, which were left in sta BILE in
the rear OF "A house at Pine and Grace
streets by a well-dressed young man
on June 20 last. who paid So for the
rent Of the stable for one month and
disappeared.
At that time the man left the auto
mobile and returned later with the
runa bout. and horse. which has also
since disappeared.
The automobile is a five passenger
Jackson, valued new at $4,000, and
bore two PENNSYLVANIA license tags of
different numbers The police learn
ed recently of the two vehicles, and
also that the people who rented the
sta bic to the man have not seen him
since. The police Nave discovered
that one of the license tags was ls-
sued to Robert Holland. of Malvern,
Pa, who in letter to Major Werner
said the tag was taken from his auto
mobile about June l. The police have
been unable to find out who the tag
belongs to. ..,-
In an endeavor to discover to whom
the machine belongs Captain Mona
hon is sending letters describing both
automobile and runa bout To the prin
cipal cities Of Pennsylvania in the
hopes that it the machine was not
stolen there. they have at least q
report of its theft. Captain Mcmahon
Is also sending the number of the
machine to the Jackson factory in
an cndeaSo or that the ownership of
the machine may be traced that way.
The runabout is All expensive trap
with red running gear. ulack body
and blue upholstered cushions. De-
tective Wiltshire is WORKING on the
ease and hopes ia clear It up.
The automobile Is in the police
garage at the Second Station. and the
runahout and harness is at the First
Station. What the mysterious young
man did with the horse the police
have no idea.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
WANTED HERE FOR
WORTHLESS CHECK

Word was received by Chief Of Po-
lice Werner yesterday that II. r. Lip
scomb. of Lester Manor. King Will
liam county. who il wanted here for
passing fraudulent check. was ar
rested there February and hailed in
the sum Of 500 for his appearance
in the Police Cour, of Richmond.
February IT.
Lipscomb II charged with passing
q check on NJ Seldes. a second hand
dealer. Of 24iT Main street. for $50.
The check was returned as worthless
Lipscomh is said to he storekeeper
in King William county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
PASSENGERS WILL GET
BETTER DEPOT FACILITIES

ROANOKE, Feb. 12.--The Nor
folk and Western engineering depart
ment are at work on plans for the
Improvement of the method of hand
ling passengers at the station. More
gates are to be put in at the en-
trance to the platform which leads
to the stairways, and the platform
will be doubled In width so that
passengers going to and from the
train will not interfere with each
other in passing. The main platform
will also he given eight feet of addi-
tional width.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
WILL SERVE FOR
ENTIRE DISTRICT

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
LYNCHBURG, VA, Feb. 12.-
Judge Mcdowell today entered an
order here naming Major A. 3. Percy
jury commissioner for the entire dis
trict. and the appointee has qualified
under the appointment.
This was due to the change in the
Federal laws on January /. by which
all of the clerks Offices in the Fed
eral courts are grouped under one
clerk in district
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
GIVE RECEPTION
TO DR.. EDWARDS

The membership of Union Station
Station Methodist church will tender
the new pastor. Rev. DR.. W. n. Ed
wards a r eception at the church
tonight from to IL o'clock. Dr. Ed
wards came to Union Station in De
cember. a prominent member of the
church is authority for the statement
that he is doing a fine work as pas
tor and preacher. and that the mem
Dership Is greatly pleased with him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
SERVES TAINTED
MEATS, IS FINED
LYNCHBURG HEALTH DEPART.
MENT MAKES WA RON UN. :
SANITARY RESTAURANTS,

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
LYNCH BURG. VA, Feb. 1.-THE
city health department has declared
war on unsa nitary restaurants and
today won it's first battle in the Po-
Vice Court. when one restaurant
keeper was hailed this morning AZ
defendant in a suit brought before
Mayor Smith, in which he was charg-
ed with having tainted meat in his
restaurant on Main street, and that
the restaurant itself was in n very un-
sanitary condition. He was fined. The
health department announced that
further prosecutions were In order.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
Case Is Continued.

Nelson Banks. a negro. who was
arrested. charged with holding UP,
a ssaulting and robbing Walter John
son. also colored, of sl.36 and two
packages of cigarettes, was in Police
Court Yesterday morning. and the
case continued until February IA. on
which date he Will probably be hand
ed his valentine by Police Justice
Crutchffeld
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
WRECK HOLDS TRAINS
FOR TWELVE HOURS

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
LYNCHBURG, VA. Feb. IA
Southern Railway extra freight was
wrecked last night near Hurts. six
coal cars and the cabooae being de-
rallied. completely blocking both lines
of the double track 80 that trains
were delayed nearly twelve hours.
There were no fatalities, though Con-
ductor Aaron, riaeman Fisher and
brakeman Linehack were all slightly
injured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
VIRGINIAN KILLED
AT DAYTON, OHIO

Especial 10 The Richmond tirginian.)
HARRISoNBCRG. VA, Feb. Ia
A telegram from Dayton. o., states
that John W. Pickering. ~ years old,
son OF Abram Pickering, Of Tenth
Legion. Rockingham county. was XIII
ed in street car accident. He leaves
brother. II. J.. Pickering. and a
sister. Miss Lydia, both OF Rocking
ham.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
BECK ISSUES PERMITS
TO REPAIR BUILDINGS

Permits were issued by Building
Inspector Beck yesterday as follows:
r. F.. l.. Glasgow. to repair brick
store at 1873 West Cary street, to
cost 1900,
J. A. Rennolds & Brother. to re-
pair frame dwelling At 1909 North
Thirty-hfth street. to cost $500.
II, W. Rountree. to repair brick
store at 22l-23 West Broad street.
to cost $3.50.
Uriah Hartman, to repair dwelling
at 100 East Franklin street, to cost
$3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
GETS ONE YEAR
IN STATE PRISON
WOMAN WHO STOLE FROM DIR
READEs MOTiITR.IN-LAW
IS CONVICTED.

For stealing IS, Mamie Patterson
will have convict garb for the next
twelve months.
SO decided jury in the Hastings
Court Yesterday. when she was sent
enced to serve u year IN State prison.
The woman was charged with pill
fering the none. from Mrs. Annie
MrConnaA 301 East Grace street,
mother-in-law of Or. Frank ~ RAads.
The money was stolen in . store on
Broad street.
John Thosnpson. charged WIN ma
u00Rs wcun6lna WaU 1n4ujtkoa. 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
Sent to Grand Jury.

Charged with felonously assault
ing Mary Eliza Johnson. colored, with
knife Ben White, a negro. was
sent on to the grand jury yesterday by
Police Justice Crutchfleld.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
GETS -FOUR MONTHS FOR
STEALING THIRTEEN PINrS

Fred Eobtnsep,> A. uegEos drew.
four nasnthsa ii, jail yesterday fof the
theft OF thirteen pints Of liquor from
the Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company. He ap-
pealed from the Police Court SEN
tencc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
R. H. HARDWOOD WINS
EJECTMENT ACTION

Verdict for the defendant was rem
dered in the City Circuit Court yes
terday in the suit OF ]. II. Carter
against X. Fl. HARDWOOD. The case
was an action In ejectment involving
piece Of property In jackson ward.
Judgment in two other cases was
entered as follows:
Richmond Transfer Co. against
l.. M. Vaughan. s2S.
Underwood Typewriter Company
against Vaughan & Company, $S7.So.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13

Bruce Palmer Qualities.
r, Bruce Palmer qualified before
CITY Clerk August yesterday N clerk
to the city health board. giving bond
In the sum OF $1,000. with the
Tidslity ana Dspostt Company -
surety. Mr.. ralm1Esa ueW teale3sn
WI pay him -t4k ~ ,1nont
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
Personals,

Miss Anne Keith Royal returned {
sunday. after an absence of thr'
months IN the West. Miss Roya
visited in Dayton, u, Flint Mich. at
-AGtpait
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
Program for Recital.

Mr.. Shepherd Webb organfst. Miss
Annie Louise Feinhardt. violnist. and
Miss Eida Flett soprano. Will give a
delightful recital at the Church OF the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
Mis- Winn Chairman.

ON account Of Miss Archer Jones
absence from the city, Miss Mary Day
VIM will be chairman of the round
table AT the Woman's Club on Wed
nesday afternoon. She will discuss
Alfred Moves and his poems
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13

Mrs. Saxon w, Holt and Mrs.
Mary G.. Reynolds. or Newport News.
are in Richmond to attend Mrs. ELY
sons luncheon today
Mr.. and, Mrs Carroll II. Montague
spent several days last week in Dan
vile with Mrs. barnes r. Penn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13

Ex-senator aud Mrs. George r.
Eee2eu- Of 1EarrissenhHg, Va. are
guests Of Governor and Mrs. Mann
at the executive, mansion,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13

Miss Dorothy Tatum, Of Orange.
Va, is the guest II Miss Emily
Royan
Nh. Harry Frazier left last week
for jacksonville. Fla. where he will
spend several weeks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hubert. o
Cincinnati are guest Of the latter
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, John L
Potts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
News of Fairfield County Towns

when coming home in the morning, hide the key, and bring the whole family. I say, Horace. they're going to have a bumper house.
 The stereopticon lecture given Sun day evening on "A Trip Through Fair field Co., by Rev. Sherrod Soule was very interesting and was well attend ed The pictures of the many church. es shown were fine.
 St. Rose Notes-Prayers were offer ed for the -repose of the souls of James Bradley, Michael Crotty and Vim. Hogan. On Saturday morning at g o'clock an anniversary requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul of Patrick Lynch. Mass Wednesday morning will be offered for all contributing to silver collec- tion. The coal collection was taken up at both masses Sunday. The la dies of the parish are making special be given at St. Mary's hall, Sandy Hook on the evening of Jan. 90. A
 fine menu will be served.
 Trinity Notes.-The Knights of King Arthur will meet in the guild room. Friday evening at 7:3o- The annual offering for foreign missions will be taken up next Sunday The annual meeting of the woman's auxiliary of the Fairfield Archdeaconry will be held at Trinity church, South Nor walk Wednesday. Jan. 24, beginning with the celebration of Holy Commun- ion at 10 a. m- At Il a. m. an infor- nal conference will be held in regard to the work of the auxiliary and new Financial system. It is hoped there will be a large representation and sec retaries will give a brief report of the years work. At noon, midday prayers for missions, Fduring fntermision a sim ple luncheon will be served At 2 p. m missionary meeting with address by Bishop Robinson of Nevada. ..
 Miss Jennie Kelly who has been spending two weeks at Litchfield, spent Monday with her mother. Mrs. M J. Kelly, returning to Litchfield Tuesday where she will spend some time with friends
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Rupf left today for a two months soJourn at various points in the South
 Miss Ida Lovegrove of Bridgeport, is a guest of Miss Jessie M. Taylor
 Miss Mary Roach is enjoying a weeks visit in Bridgeport
 Mrs Patrick Cannon has been spending a few days in Bridgeport
 Miss Marguerite Kilbride has enter tained Miss Josephine Keane of Berk- shire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Southport
ARCTIC EXPERIENCE
 YESTERDAY IN
 SOUTHPORT HARBOR
Especial to The Farmer.) )

Especial to The Farmer.)
 Southport, Jan. 24.-Y eSterday af- ternoon several members of the crew on the oyster boat Emmanal were busiIy at work cutting their faithful ship out of the ice in the local har- bor. There was a large crowd on the dock during the afternoon to watch the progress that was made. It was several hours before the boat was re- leased from the ice. It was impossi- ble to get out of the harbor after the work was finished but their labor was to prevent any damage which might be done to the vessel while frozen in the ice. The Emmal belongs in Bridgeport and is about 40 feet in length.
 Miss Frances Gleason, assistant lib- rarian at the Pequot library, is on q two weeks vacation.
 Miss Sadie Walker is improved from her recent illness which has confined her to her home for the past
 F. BuIkley Wood spent yesterday in New Haven on business.
 Nehemiah Jennings, local post office was able to be out yesterday for a little while. He has been laid up for scme time with rheumatism.
 Mrs. Henry Jennings has returned from a visit with friends in New York
 Miss Louise Bu1kley is entertaining friends from New York.
 Miss Katherine Walk eman sailed Saturday for Germany, where she eX- pec<s to spend the remainder of the winter.