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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for kindness shown us in our late bereavement in the death of our daughter Catherine, also wish to thank all for floral tributes sent. MIR. AND MRS. ROBBERS DIXON.
 aH Hp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08

ARE YOU looking for a nice house ? have house, situated in residential section, North End, beautiful lawn, cement walks. newly painted, paper ed, all improvements, 200 feet from Main St. Can be turned into two family house with. little expense. A. Levy. Agent, 674 Madison Ave.
 s 30 tf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08

TRY A BOX of Casca Laxine tablets for constipation. 25 cents.
 H1so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
60 PERSONS BURNED TO DEATH

St Petersburg, July S.-Sixty per. sons were burned to death, today, il fire which destroyed sugar fac. tory near Lipizek.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08

YOU DON'T WANT any old junk or old things around your premises, but we want them as we need them for our business. Sell them to Jacob Bros. We will pay you the highest price and get them out of your way. Prompt attention and satisfa ction is our record. 55 Kos suth St. Tel. 236. Be-" tf
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
ATHLETICS LEAD
in THE FIELDING

Club fielding honors of the Ameri-
can League go to the Athletics for the
1912 season, with the worlds cham
pionship Boston team second. accord
ing to official averages just issued.
Chicago was third and Washington
fourth.
Although fourth in the list. Chick"
Gandil of Washington. is the real
loader in fielding among the first
basemen He made only ~ errors ia
III games during which he accepted
LIZA chnnces. Borton, Of Chicago. OIL
cially heads the list with an average
OF 997 He played 81 games. handled
31S chances and made only one error
Morris Rath of Chicago, outrivalcd
two veterans. Laioie Of Cleveland and
Collins OF the Athletics, at second
base He handled SIG chances with
only 81 errcrs TO his credit Mcbride.
of Washington, leads the shortetops.
while Turner of Cleveland, tops the
list OF third basemen
Three pitchers played errorless
bali the entire season. White of Che
cago and Plank and Coombs OF the
Athletics, each finished the season
with an avereae Of 1000 Walsh. OF
Chicago, who generally is regarded as
r good fielding pitcher, made 10 err
rors. the largest number OF any pitCh-
er in the league.
Cady OF Boston did the best work
among the catchers.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
TRI-STATE LIMIT
AT $500 NOW

The question of minimum salary
limits affecting baseball teams which
are members OF the National Asso-
citation of Professional Baseball Clubs
was disposed of in Milwaukee last
night when all classes with the eX-
ception of A. A. reported TO the con-
venti0n as follows Class A. $4,000
per month Class b. $500. with the
exception of the Northwestern Lea
gisc. which It was agreed should be
allowed $1,000 additional Glass c..
Sif00 Class ID. $1,000.
These amounts do not include The
salaries Of managers. " a manager
also holds playing position an ar
rangement can be made whereby he
may he allowed a certain amount as
player and an additional compensa-
tion as manager.
The clubs embraced in Glass A. A.
the American Association. Pacific
Coast League and International Lea
que sent in a sealed report and It
Is understood have agreed upon a
limit, but as none OF the representa-
tivcs Of these clubs was present
when the reports were read at the
meeting. the amount Of salary limit
Wa not made public.
The salary limits were not an
uounced until after a lengthy debate
and a motion 10 make them public
was adopted by a vote of Is to z
A motion was adopted providing
that tho secretaries OF all leagues
report TO the national secretary by
February 10. 1913. upon Individual
players in their respective leagues.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
STETSER WINS
THE HIGH SCHOOL
CROSS COUNTRY

The first annual cross-country run
Of the Wilmington High School was
won by Bert Steteer yesterday after
noon in the fast time OF IA minutes
and Al seconds Chris Matthews fin
ished second. six inches behind tho
winner and in one of the most cxcit-
ing finishes seen here for many "a day.
phenby finished third
From the start IL was evident that
the race lay between Stetsor Mat
thews and phenby. These men sci
out at q terrific clip and after a few
hundred yards had run away from
their field
The success Of the affair rests with
no other person than Anthony. the
old Pennsylvania swimming star who
worked every night with The men in
an effort 70 SET some material to OH
the places left vacant by such stars
as Norman Jones Polly" Fairbanks.
Stanley Waller and Louis Cole lie
was ably assisted Ia his work. how
ever by Andolph Fairies Who was
also one of Mike Murphy's proteecs
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
SHERIFTS Sales.


SHERfFF'S StIE-DY VIRTUE or a
writ of Nenditioni ENponas 10 mo al.
rected, will be- exposed 40 public sale. af
the Court House. ON Market street be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh streets. In tho
city Of Wilmington, New Castle county
Delaware,
on F.dDAY
THE 29Tu DAY or NOVEMBER. 1912.
nt 10 clock. "a. m
the following described real estate viz;
AN that certain LOT or piece of land with
the frame dwelling thereon erected situato
in tho city Of Wilmington New Castle
county and State of Delaware. morc par.
ucularly bounded and described as fellows
TO wit;
Beginning at tho southeast corner Of
Beech and Franklin streets; thence
souiherly along the oastcrly side of Frank.
iiu street. one hundred feet TO corncr
thence caatcrly and parallel to Bccch
street. eighteen feet 90 corner. thence
northery and parallel TO Franklin street.
and the first mentioned line ono hundred
feet 10 tho southerly side Of Beech street
and thence thereby westerly eighteen fcct
TO the place Of beginning.
Seized and taken In execution as the
property Of franciska lahlotna. and 20 be
sold by
IANES LOGUE sheriff
Sheriff s once. Wilmington Dol. Novcm.
Der O. lel2' nlt,Iu.2i27.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
MONTROSE

Mrs Frank Long spent Tuesday
and Wednesday in Philadelphia
William Broughal has returned 10
MontrOse after spending several days
with relatives IN Wilmington
Mrs. a. Heebnor spent yesterday
with friends in Wilmington
Mrs. Frank Miller and children
spent yesterday with their mother
Mrs William Grant
MRS. Horace Valentine visited her
daughter-in-law Mrs Harry n VAL
entine. Of Brown Cables Mrs Harry
Valentine is recovering from a ser
ious illness
Miss Alice Munich and Miss Thora
Munck attended birthday party
given In honor of Albert Beggs. Jr..
OF Claymont last evening
Miss Ida and Anna Chamberlain. Of
Wilmington. spent Tuesday evening
with MIR and Mrs. John n Ebnght
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
DELAWARE
GOES FAST
in SCRIMMACE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Nov l4-What was
termed by Coach McAvoy as the best
scrimmage Of the season was held
f, yesterday afternoon when the Della
ware College Varsity football team
scored three touchdowns on the
Scrubs. There was more spirit in the
work of the players than at any time
during the season and those who Wit
messed the scrimmage probably Won
dered what would have been the re-
suit had the eleven played the same
classy football against some of their
opponents in games that were lost
The same class of football as shown
hy the Varsity yesterday would have
brought AZ least three victories to
Delaware and as it is there is not
ono to the credit Of the old gold and
blue
Tho players seemed to realize that
the game on Saturday with the Ini-
vorsity of Maryland is their last op.
portunity TO break the string OF de-
foats aud are determined TO capture
this last game.
Tho Saturday game viii be of spc-
cial interest because of Tho fact that
II will be the last one that Carswell
Schlittler and Mullin. viii play for
Delaware this being their last year
The officials on Saturday will be Dr
Hollenbach. brother Of ''Billr Hollcn-
bach, the former star q Of p. PLAYER
and now coach for State College and
r. NJ. Milestone. also Of u. of r. Tho
lineup in the scrimmage yesterday
wns;
Varsity S Loomis. left end; Kelly.
loft tackle: Vandogrift. left guard;
Rudolph, centre: n. LOOMS. right
guard; Pepper right tackle. Schlit-
tier. right end; Mullin. quarter
fIishman, left halfback; Kyle. right
balfback; Carswoll, fhllbaclt.
Scrubs-Gron. left end: Grievcs
ieft tackle; Newton, left guard; Gro
ihors, centre, McKoon. right guard
Dean, right tackle. scanlon. right
end, Grubb quarter: Taylor. left
halfback; Pruitt, right halfback; Con
ncllcc fullback.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
Wants Sales Proposals. Real Esate and Business Opportunities
HELp WANTED-MALE.

An ADVERTIsEMENT IN JdE
n ENENlNl JOURNAL is An
tDNFRlfSrMENI IN a II =
HOME JHE EVENING JOURNAL
is READ ~ MORE HOMES
DELLA WARE NEWSPAPER
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
POULTRY.
PHONE
FARMS FOR SALE.

II ARM--16o ACRES IN DELIGHTFUL,
Il Florida IA miles from railroad and
thriving town OF Fort Mccoy Marion 90
Soil, sandy loan Of feet clay sub.sol No
better land in state for oranges. cotton. corn.
sugarcanc and trucking Dwelling four
rooms. kitchen extension. l2x2f. New barn.
3ON4o, metal roof. Smoke house 12xis,
Tenant house rooms. log tool house and
stable. VIII include an hay. corn. $50 bu.
OF sweet potatoes. 200 gal sugarcano syrup
stock cattle t55 to 20 head). Hogs burrieS
wagon cane mill an farming implements and
tools Price, $4,000. For particulars write
owner ". w. Waldron, Fort Mccoy.
fioflua' no-cod-3t
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
ACCUSE "PARSON"
AS HOUSE BREAKER

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
GBORGErOWN. Del Nov. H.
Pretending that he was minister
and winning The confidence of per-
sons in the vicinity OF Dublin HW.
three miles from Greenwood. John
Wells, colorod, is accused Of robbng
the home OF willard r. Johnson. OF
clothing, a watch and chain and Mrs.
Johnson's engagement ring Wells
was caught at Willlston Md. yester-
daN by Detective Walls brought here
and committed to the Sussex county
jail for trial at the February term Of
court All Of the stolen goods. ex-
cepi the watch and chain. were re-
covered Wells is said TO have been
wearing trousers of Johnsons
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
FARMS.

Money making farms Throughout cntire
state, Chester county Pennsylvania and
Maryland. SIS an acre up. Livestock im-'
piemenrs and crops often includ ia We offer
the very best bargains and have some very
nice farms to exchange for city property.
Get our catalogue, free
FORD & REIS. nc,
Delaware's Largest Farm Agency.
ooo-lm- Ford Building
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
PUBLIC SALE.

ID lhNIAt DANAf VT iNUAoffihtlD IIhr
niurc. no c006 Woodlnwu avenur
Friday morning November 3, 90 10 o'clock
fsedroom. dininrroom. mission. parlor. refrig
orator. gas range. pictures. dishes. carpets
rugs. etc. SplpuAM SON.
nia2t Aueiioneers
n uBi1c SALE or $4,000 WORTH OF
l high. grade Furniture. Rugs. Bedding.
Linens Blankets. Silvcrwarc and Glassware
will De sold at stidhum Sons Auction
Store. No. III East Fourth street. Friday
November rs. al 1 o'clock. D. m.
Qudrtcd Oak Bedroom Suits. handsome
Brass Bods Enamel Beds, I parlor Suit 5
pieces ~ Boston leather ! parlor Suit in
Verona. Quartercd Oak Sidchoard aud
Buffet 3 Pedestal Extension Tables. . Dav-
enporis Turkish Rocker and leather hrcside
Rockers Library Tables Drcssors Chit
fonicrs. leather seat Dining Chairs. China
Closet Felt Mattresses, Pillows and Boi.
stcrs parlor Tables. Parl0r Rockers In OAK
and mahogany. = handsome Mirrors 25
fancy Pictures. Brass Costumers. Pedestals.
Cherry Boys. Couches, Portieres.
RUGS. RUGS.
25 fine Rugs-A minister. Wilton. Bruss-
sells Smyrna and Ingram Rugs in the best
colors and patterns. suitable for any part of
the house. Bedding as iollows so pairs
of Wool Blankets. Comforts. Bed Spreads
Shams. Table Covers. Sheets Pillow Cases
Towels Etc Glassware such as Wine Sets
Glasses Berry Dishes. Fruit Dishes. Bon Bor
Dishes Silvcrwarc. Knives Forks and Spoons
and many other articles not herein mentioned
This is the largest sale Of furniture we have
had this Fall and everything must be sold foi
the highest bid. Goods cannot be seen until
sTiDuAN a son.
nll.12 IA AIet-. fef o~n4sA
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
Prescription That Soon
knocks Rheumatism


The only logical treatment for
rheumatism is through the blood. The
poisons that settle in muscles. joints
and hack. causing severe pain, must
be dissolved and expelled from the
system or there can be no relief This
prescription from a noted doctor is
said to be working wonders all over
the country. Hundreds of the worst
cases were cured by it here last wins
ter From your druggist get one
ounce Of Toris compound lin original
sealed package) and one ounce of
syrup of Sarsaparilla compound. Take
these two ingredients home and put
them into half pint of good whiskey
Shake the bottle and take a table.
spoonful before each meal and at bed
time" Results come the first day If
your druggist does not have Toris
compound IN stock he will get il in
q few hours from his Wholesale house.
Don't be influenced to take some pat
ent medicine instead of this Insist
on having the genuine Toris COM
pound in the original, one-ounce, seal
ed. yellow package.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
no REAL EsTATE OMNFRs-


There reason why we can rent or
sell your property-TRY US Special aiten.
tion given to renting and collecting Of rents.
we make prompt settlements and viii sd-
vance money on your rentals
FORD & REFS. INC
ojO-lm Ford Building
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
AR, ,HITECTS.

---S-------s--s--
A kCH1TECrS AND ENGINEERS. sl5
n Market ST., SO years OF active practice
brings 70 our clients. much useful kuowlf drs
in design and construction. and uo wsrranI
our work correct In al respects.
T. +. RICE. TR. &C. fInc)
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
TRANSPORTATION
Wilson Line to PHILADELPHIA

PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT.
Leave Fourth Street Wharf. Wilmington
daily. including Sundays. at $50 and 1880
a m, 1.3o and AIS D. M. On Safurdn.s
and Sundays only. additional trips a.
100 p. M
Leave Chestnut Street Wharf, phnadei.
Bhia, daily including Sundays. az 1890
a. M. 1.3o, AIS and ZOO ~ M On sun.
days and Mondays only. additional trims "A
1.3O a. no.
rARES--including Saturdays and Srn.
way. l5c Chester excursion i5c one
way, l0c.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
pERSoNAf..


u EfOkE YOU MARRY WkltE FOX THE
ID latest boot on matrinouy cuOtled How
kate fastened fhe Wedding " Sent free
Address r. o. Box 2s9 Wilmington. bsL
tIO-f
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
ROOFERS.
LACE CURTAINS.

- AVE so PER CENT on YOUR LACE
- Curtains BY buying them direct from
tine factory ai ONE profit All our goods
ave sold on a strictly money back VI dissatis-
fcd basis Send a postal today Tor FREE
book. showing many styles or ask us to send
a representative with samples Write NOW
e.. i Whitmac Co. Fourth and Engle Sts
Chtsicr. Pa. (Rcforcnce. Cambridge Trust
Co Chester pal
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.


NJ OTlCE-I, WILLARD A. SPRINGER.
~ the owner and occupant Of the houss
situated at No West Fourth street in
the First ward Of the city Of Wilmington,
county Of New Castle and state of Delaware.
in compliance with the requirements OF the
acts Of the General Assembly. in such case
made and provided, do Aereby give notice
that I shall apply In writing 10 the Court OF
General Sessions OF the State Of Delaware.
in and for New Castle county on Monday
the sixth day OF January. A. ID. 1913. being
the next term Of said court for license for.
said house as an inn or tavern, for the sale
therein of Intoxicating liquors In less guam
titles than one quart 20 be drunk on tho
premises; and the following respectable cti-
zens OF said ward, at least twelve OF whom
are substantial freehobiers OF said ward
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
S-LIlSlInN MANTkn-

W NNrED-FAfNT sALESAl1Ns PER.
w mancnt agency. Peerless Paint and
Narnish Company Cleveland. Ohio. nl4-2t
ID EAuIifY YOUR HOME AND MAXI
ID ylur farms more valuable By planting
snAde trees. Ornamental trees and shrub
berry. California privet, fruit trees. etc.
frivef hedges trimmed b. experienced men.
Good territory at an tmcs Tor salesmen OF
ability and character. Call. address or
phone. George 5. MattneIy. No SIS Jack.
SON street s14.orn
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
MONEY TO LoAN

NJ ONEY LOANED On FIRST MORT.
~ cagf o G. doODEN
ls-5-LIsG. Nc. w. Ninth ST.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
PLUMBERS.

ID AlPa j. FIDANCE
IL Plumbing and Heating Moderate
prices. Calls attended to az once. No 1909
West Sixth street d. b A Phone 1s4ID.
Deimasyia 1855 n17-r
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
LEGAL NOTICE.


IL STATE or RICHARD G. BUCKWoRTH,.
IL DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Of Ad-
ministraton, upon the estate of Richard G.
Buckworth, late Of ST. Georges hundred, de-
ceased were duly granted unto Mary t.
iBuckworth, on the 2sth day Of October. a. d.
1912 and all persons indebted 10 the said
deceased arc requested to make payment 10
the Administrators without delay, and all
persons having demands against the de-
ceased are required 70 exhibit and present
the same duly probated, 20 the said Admins
tratrix. on or before the 2sth day of Octo
bor. A. ID. 1913, or abide by the law in this
behalf.
MARY f. BUCKwoRTH,
Administrators
Address Mrs Mary Buckworth, care Haw.
kins & Co.. Wilmington. Del. 929 -eod-yt
Il STATE OF ARTHUR H. G. GARRETT.
IL DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Tes.
tamcntary upon the estate Of Arthur II. G..
Garrett late Of Wilmington hundred. deaccsed,
were duly granted unto the Wilmington Trust
Company, on the sth day Of November, A. d.
1912 and an persons indebted 70 the said
deceased are requested 20 make payment to
the executor without delay, aud all persons
HAVING demands against the deceased. are
required 70 exhibit and present tho same,
duly probatod 20 the said executor. on or be.
fore the sth day Of November a. ID. 1913, or
abide by The law in this behalf
WILMINGTON TRUST CO.
Address wilmington Trust Co. Wilmington.
Delaware. n9eod OF
Il STATE OF SARAH NJ PIERsoN,
IL DECEASED
Notice Is hereby given that Letters Tests.
mentally upon the estate Of Sarah NJ Pier
son. late Of Wilmington hundred. deceased.
son. ON the thirteenth day Of November. A.
u. 1912 aud an persons indebted 20 the
said deceased are requested 20 make pay-
mrnt to the Executor without delay and an
persons having demands against the deceased
are required 10 exhibit and present the
same. duly probated, TO the said executor.
on or before the thirteenth day Of Novcm.
ber A. d. 1913 or abide by tho law in this
coURTIAND p. P1ERsoN.
Executor.
Address Harry p. Josiyn. Esq. Attorney.
at Law. Wilmington. Del. ni4-eod.ot-
II STATE or JAMES T. LEIGH. sR..
/ IL DECEASED,
Notice IS hereby given that Letters Testa-
mentary upon the estate OF James T. Leech
Sr. late of Wilmington hundred, deceased
were duly granted unto James n. Leech Jr.
and William :. Prickett. on the thirteenth
sons indebted 10, the said deceased are re-
auested 10 make payment 10 the executors.
/ without delay. and all persons having de.
mands against the deceased are required 10
exhibit and present the same. duly pro.
hated 10 the said executors. on or before
the 18Th day Of November. s. ID. 1913. OF
abide By the law m this behalf
JANIS r. LEIGH. Ir.
WILLIAM 5. PRICKE1'r.
Executors
! address William :. Priekcit Esq.. Attor.
/ neg ai-LaV. WilmL<fi, Del. niisod ~.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
HAIR DRESSING.
WANTED HOUSEHOLD GOODS

w f WANT YOUR SECOND HAND FUR
w niture. Highest cash prices paid
Also new and secondhand furniture for
sale. Dugan, No. at East Ninth street.
Phone 3t15A. s21-tf
ID ERGER PAYS MORE THAN OTHER
ID dealers for your once furniture and
household goods You're losing money il
you don't sell to him. A postal will bring
our buyer there with the ready cash. Berger,
3rd Shipley. d. A. phcns 5113-A. m15-tf
Evening journal., 1912-11-14

w ANTED-YOuNG MAN OF ABILITY
w as secretary and general manager.
Excellent opportunity for experience and
promotion. Delaware Charter Guarantee
aud Trust Company DUPONT Building. VIII
mingt0n, Del nlih
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
Robert M. Burns

Receiver Of Taxes and County Treasurer
for New Castle County
Wilmington. Delaware. November IA, 1912
N1f.1s,2S.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
SORE FEET,

SORE FEET, Corns. Callouses. Bun
ions, Frost Bites. Aching and Sweaty
Feet A spoonful of Calocide in the
foot-bath gives insiEnf relief. Get a
z5c. box at any drag store.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
ROOMS FOR RENT.

A = ADVERTISEMENT IN THE
II FVkNtAC JOURNAL is AN
ADYEkIlSEMENT IN THE
HOME IHE EfENfNa JOURNAT.
is rFtp IN MORE HOMES
EVERY DAY THAN ANY OTHER
ID A W ARE LEWsP APER.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
HELp WANmgn.

-.>>,>-~~~-,>r---~-~--
ID NNS AND GIRLS WANTED AT THE
ID Jute Works. Il years old aud upward
STEADY work Apply Wilmington Mills over
i1fh ST Bridge ml8-tf
Evening journal., 1912-11-14

address William r. rriokcit ESQ. Attor.
neg as.Lav. Wilml<fi Del. niisod ~.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
RUGS. CARPETS. ETC.
SANITARY WORKERS
TyPEVRITERS,

~--------~
n, YPFWRITERs REPAIRED. RENTED.
l sold Fqsy payments. Bargains, slightly
used Undtfwoods. Romingtons. Ribbons.
Typewriter Supply Co., 9i5 Market. Del
marvia phone. a20-tf.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
Il sTATE oT JAMEs q. LEEoH. sR..

Address Harry p. Ioslyn, Esq, Attorney.
at Law. Wilmington. Del. nf4-eod-9t.
Evening journal., 1912-11-14
AGENTS WANTED.

-
A OENTS--MAKE OVER SO 90 rAILN
n selling newly patented sumner devices.
hasy work. liberal terms Write at once for
Information. g. l.. Fox Co.. 443 Broadway,
Albany, y inis
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total weight of its stone has been
estimated as over 100000 tons.
The highest lighthouse is the
Bartholdi Statue of Liberty in
New York harbor, which is Isl
feet, besides a pedestal of is feet.
The largest bell is the great
bell as Moscow, which is 80 feet
in circumference at the bottom,
over Fl feet high, and % inches
thick at the top. It's weight has
been computed at 217 tons. It
has never been hung.
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UNBEATEN RECORDS
The largest trees in the world
are the giant redwoods of Cali
fornia. One of these, in Tulare
county has at the base a circum-
ference of 108 feet, and at a point
II feet from the ground a circum-
ference of 70 feet.
The. largest desert in the world
is the Sahara, This barren waste
has a length of 5000 miles and an
average width of 900 miles. Rain
falls there at intervals of five, ten
and twenty years. It is blister
ing hot in summer, and in winter
the temperature frequently falls
to zero.
The largest cave is the Nam
moth Cave in Kentucky. This
consists of a succession of irregu-
lar chambers, certain of which
are traversed~by the Echo river.
The highest active volcano is
Popocateptl, near Pueblo, Mex
leo. It is 1850 feet above sea
level, and has a crater 1000 feet
wide.
The longest railway tunnel,
aside from the New York sub
way, is that of St. Gothard. It is
26Ez feet wide, 10 feet from floor
toroof, and 9H miles long.
The Chinese wall is the great
est on earth. It was completed in
204 B. c., as a protection against
the Tartars. The wall passes over
mountains and valleys and across
;,a,-e Il &c 50O t71i1ac. 1or1or IN
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over Il feet nigh, and Is inches
thick at the top. It's weight has
been computed at 217 tons. It
has never been hung.
FAR MORE IMPORTANT
The old man had given his son
a very fair education and had
taken him into his store. The
young fellow was over-particular
about a great many little things,
but the father made no comment.
One day an order came in from
regular customer.
81 wish to goodness" exclaim-
ed the son, that Jones would
learn to spell.
What's the matter now?" in
CURED the father cheerfully.
'fWhy, he spells coffee with a
-k'S
Modes he? I have never
noticed il"
"Of course you never die" said
the son pettishly. 'sYou never no
tice anything like that
Perhaps not, my son, replied
the old man. But there is one
thing I do notice, which you will
learn by and by, and that is that
Jones pays cash.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Erbstein
and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bagrey
I'll 1o ~ On e. -: s
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Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Erbstein
and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bagrey
will leave Dec. 20 for trip around
world.