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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-09-29
FIVE NEGROES MAKE TARGET OF
CROWDED JERSEY CENTRAL CAR
STEAMER MOHAWK HIT
ROCK IN THE HUDSON


Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Sept. 29:-
Three hundred passengers we're
thrown into panic when the steam
er Mohawk, New York to Albany,
went aground on a big rock near
here today. Passengers were thrown
from their berths and rushed to the
decks half clad after the big steam
ship struck. Charles f. Kelly, OF
New York, was badly cut when
thrown to the floor of his stateroom.
Others were badly shaken up but
there was no loss of life.
The Mohawk was aground for four
hours before the Iroquois, sister
ship, of the Manhattan Navigation
Company, came alongside and took
off the passengers. The transfer was
made without a mishap. A PLANK
was then put in and the transfer Of
passengers began. Many women,
faint from the strain which they had
been under for hours, had to be car
ried across. The Iroquois then head
ed for Poughkeepsie.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-09-29
EXPECT 1000
TO TAKE PART
IN THE PARADE
noIy Name Societies of This
Section to Have Demonstra-
tion In Perth Amboy

What Is expected to be the larg
est religious demonstration and pa
|rade ever held in this city will take
place on Columbus Day, October
IL, under the auspices of the Holy
Name Society of St. Mary's church.
From present Indications 1t Is ex-
pected that more than 1000 mem
bers of the order representing every
society throughout Middlesex county
and parts of Staten Island will be in
the line of march. This, 1t is esti
mated, will bring more than 10000
visitors to this city. The parade
will start at o'clock sharp from
St. Mary's church In Centre street,
and at o'clock the open air bene-
park where the city authorities have
already granted permission to the
Holy Name Society to erect an
altar.
The reviewing stand will be erect
ed in front of St. Mary's church,
where the parade will be reviewed
by the heads of the society through
out the county and the clergy of the
church. So far the committee in
charge of the parade have received
acceptances from parishes in South
Amboy, Sayreville, South River, st.
Peters, Sacred Heart and st. Johns
of New Brunswick, Metuchen, Wood
bridge, Red Bank, Long Branch, Tot
tenville and Port Richmond, Staten
Island, and all of the Catholic chur-
ches of this city.
At a meeting of the society that
was held in st. Mary's hall last night
Surrogate John F. O'Neil, of Hud-
son county, was the speaker of the
evening. Mr.. O'Neil, who is prom
inent member of the Holy Name
Society in Hudson county, Is the
grand marshal of the parade that
is to be held at that place on the
same day that the parade is to be
held here, gave an excellent address
on the work of the society in general
and what it has accomplished since
its organization. President James
B. Toomey presided and beside him
was Rev. Peter B. Corr, spiritual
advisor of the society. There was
large attendance of the members
and great enthusiasm is being
showed for the parade.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-09-29
rPEOIALS EVERY DAY.

The Marathon Restaurant corner
Smith and King streets, has special
dishes every day. These special dishes
in most instances are ready to serve
and Mr.. Business Man who desires
quick service, well cooked food and tho
same at reasonable price should eat
here. Excellent coffee here pleasos
the patrOns.-Adv.
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PRICES TETI, A STORY

to you when reference is made concern
ing meats, but there is so much differ
euce in meats that as a matter of fact
"prices really tell you nothing"
Buying the very best grades of meats
and making a legitimate charge for the
same has placed Jos. l.. Klein's Meat
Market in the position where it is
known as "The Quality Market" As
Smith St.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-09-29
Surely You WIN Appreciate

such a service-why not take advan-
tage Of it7 Decide to have your
shirts and collars done by a laundry
that makes a feature of this branch Of
laundry work and phone for the Rari-
tan Laundry to call at your door on the
day most convenient to you. Shirts
and collars Numbered right" Phone
147-M.-AdV.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-09-29
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned desire to thank
neighbors and friends for the kind sym
pathy extended them in their recent be-
reavement and those who sent floral
pieces. Especially do they wish to
thank the Rev. Father Corr and Under
taker Thos. F. Burke for their services.
Mr.. Patrick Desmond and Family.
22394-9-27-1t%
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AT sIMMEN's MODEL BAKERY,

Every baker wears spic and span
white suit and white cap at all times.
1t does look fine to see these busy
workmen in spotless attire at their
work in this clean and sanitary
baking establishment. 'Tis Butter
Nut Bread" they are making and now
you know the conditions under which
it is made.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-09-29
ANNOUNCEMENT

DR. Lubach, the local veterinarian,
having left Perth Amboy to take po-
sition in the South, has left his prac-
tice to DR.. G. S. Thompson, of Railway,
who has established an Office in Dew
eny's Blacksmith Shop on New Bruins
wick Ave, where calls will be received.
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G. WASHINGTON COFFEE.

Here's a coffee that you prepare at
the table-just drop a half teaspoonful
in the cup, pour boiling water on same
and lol and behold, an excellent cup of
clear coffee is the result. Sells at 35c
a can. An absolutely pure soluble cof-
fee. Sold at Hilsdorf & Romond s.
Phones 600 and 601.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-09-29
THE EAGLE CANDY KITCHEN

sells bulk ice cream of the following
favors, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate
anu lemon, at 30c a quart. Neapohtan
ice cream (comes in bricks) is sold
here at 35c a quart Special orders
(whatev favor desired) made at
short notice. 129 Smith St.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-09-29
DARING ATTEMPT AT
BIG JAIL DELIVERY

Buffalo, Sept. ga daring at
tempt at wholesale jail delivery fail
ed of its purpose today by the dis
covery of sawed bars in a cell on the
upper tier and on a window leading
to the court outside. Lawrence Nc
Gill, of Oakland, Cal, and Dave
Vogel, of Buffalo, are believed to
have made the plans.
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THREW NITRIC ACID IN
FACE OF SWEETHEART
specIal bu United Press Wire.

New York, Sept. 29:-Because, he
said, Frances Fretz, stenographer,
refused to marry him, Max Rosen-
helm threw nitric acid in the girls
face as she was standing on crowd
ed subway platform at Forty-ninth
street today. A dozen passengers
we're burned. Gustave jacobson was
injured so badly that he was taken
to the hospital with Miss Fretz, who
may die.
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DAM NOTICE,

All members are hereby requested to
meet in Dana Hall Wednesday, Oct.
1st, at l O'Clock p. m, to attend the
funeral of our late brother, Lorens
Lorensen.
ALFRED KAHREE, Secretary.
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NOTICE TO RED MEN!

You are earnestly requested
to meet at the wigwam Of the
tribe at 1 p. M, Wednesday,
Oct. 1st., for the purpose of at
tending the funeral of our late
Brother John Traphagen.
ED. CIIRISTJOHNSON,
HANS SMITH, Sachem.
@. of r.
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RESOLUTION,

As God in His wisdom has seen fit to
summon from our midst our beloved
brother and friend, Charles G. Holm;
it was resolved at the meeting of Dana
Relief Society, Sept. oath, 1913,
That we extend to our deceased
brothers. bereaved family our sincere
and heartfelt sympathy and share with
them the loss that God in His wisdom
has seen fit to infict. The society be-
speaks its sorrow over the loss of a
good and esteemed brother and as a
sign thereof the society's charter will
be draped for time of thirty days.
ALFRED KAHREE,
CHRIS G. NIELSEN, Secretary.
President 22481-9-29-lt#
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W / { h occasional
showers { ontgh {.
Moderate variable
to southerly wind.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
BILL DEFINES AUTHORITY
OF PRESIDENT IN CUBA

Washington. Ma s.-Sena;or Ba-
con. chairman OF the foreign rela-
tions committee. reiptroduocd today
his bill defining the authority OF the
president for Intervention In Cuba.
which prcscribes that any in;crvcn-
ticn In Cuba shall be sustain the au-
,horities in Cuba. rather than for
the purpose OF displaciug them.
II don't with to have the intro
duction of the bill at rhis time.
said the senator. and arouse any
idea tina, there is anything IN Cuba
calling for Intervention. There is
ething to cause trouble bu, when
conditions arise calling for interren-
tion. For that reason 1t IL Import
ant tina, We prescribe the method OF
t.rvcnt!on and the conditions that
might warrant IT."
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
LECTURE AT sOPRIS

\ most entertaining and ,ns'ruc-
tive illustrated lecture on the In
dians OF New Mexico. Arixoua and
California was delivered to a. large
srd!crec OF people At the soprts
school house last night by DIR. Wal
tar Morr!it. chief OF the Sociological
department OF the c. r. & |. company
The lcc,nr. was illustrated by num-
her o. slides showing the Indians In
their native haunts. the houses and
villages. showing the native dances
and habits and their sports and pas
times. \ number OF views OF the
Grand Canon OF the Colorado was al
30 shown. For the amusement OF the
children DIR. Morritt showed u num-
Der OF funny pictures.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
Social at Cleayineer Home.

About 6' young people han one Vl
the most picasan; social evenings OF
tn. season at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs Clcav!nger on slta street last
nj ;ht. The occasion was the closing
OF a contest Cor members between
three classes in the Christian Sunda!
school. The contest has been worked
quietly for six weeks between the
Loyal Daughters. taught by Mrs.
Cook. the Loyal Sons, taught by Miss
TAYLOR. and the Anti Canis, taught
by tho minister. The outcome OF IL
WAS the Anti Cants bca, the other
two. and claimed the reward. which
was u treat to the strawberries and
Ice cream. Between Go and !"
guests gathered. and most enjoy
able time was spent by all until
late hour. when the refreshments
wcr. served. Various games and
some musical numbers were the pro-
gram of the evening. The three
classes nave an enrolment OF about
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
Mrs. L. T. Richie Hostess.

Mrs. l.. r Richie was hostess this
afternoon to the members OF her
bridge club and n few invited friends
at her home on Colorado avenue. \
thre. course luncheon WAS served NJ
ter the game. the hostess being as-
sisted by Mrs. George viii. Mrs.
Richie invited AS guests Mrs. 7. :.
McChcxucy. Mrs. u. II. Saudcrson'
Mrs. A. II. Butler. Airs. J. {. Dave
Mis-. W. +. Duulavy. Mrs. \. u. Sears.
Mrs. W. q. Robinson. Mrs. George
VIII. The club members present were
Mts W. \. Waldron. Mrs. Fred Clark,
Mrs. \. r. Hollcnbccs. Mrs. John
ConkIc. Mrs. \. c. Hcndrickson. Mrs
l.. II. Hall. Mrs. John Humphreys
Mrs. John r. sherman. Mrs. j. o.
Ferris. Mrs. r. II. Day.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07

OUTLINE PROGRAM
OF WORK IN COUNTY

Rev. Il. Il. Chandler returned this
morning from Pueblo where he spent
yesterday in consultation with the
Home Mission committee OF the Pres
bytery Of Pueblo. relative to the
spring and summer cyanRciistic cam
paisn to he conducted by the !mmi-
grafton department OF the board Of
Home Missions OF the Presbyterian
church.
The campaign Is to begin with u
day OF prayer In Trinidad on Juac
\. in which all denominations are
to participate. Camps will be Co.
iablished in Starkville. Sopris. Pri-
nero. Scxundo. Tercio and Tobasco.
In Las Animas county. and In a num-
ber' of camps in Hucrfano county.
This expedition Is primarily to
tarry out a program of practical
evangelism in the coal camps Of
Pueblo Presbytery. with particular
reference to the recent immigrant
and industrial population. II will
cooperate with and supplement the
forces on the field. As the condi-
tons are new and battling. a thor
oush-Ioing study will be made OF
the vavious camps. with view of
rscertaining the character of popula-
iion. its social aud religious needs.
Til. expedition vii aim a, discover
ing the best possible method Of a
permanent ministry to this region.
The expedition vii he equipped
with u small organ. cornet. song
sheets. etc. A stcreopticon with
screen. selected sets Of slides Illus
,raiing the Bible narrative. the life
OF Jesus and patriotic stories. Bibles,
Tcstamcnts. and parts OF scripture
IN the various foreign languages,
brief histories Of the United States.
etc. viii he sold. A. brief service
Tor worship. printed In lara. and
clear type viii he distributed for usc
by groups and individuals.
Til" expedition will be inaugural
cd with y special Day OF Prayer the
first Sunday OF June Mt Trinidad.
The cooperation of Christian men
and women OF all denominations IL
earnestly sought. For further infor-
nation and apopintmcnts. addrcs.
Rev. Malcolm n. Macleod. Pueblo.
Colorado.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
Social Affairs
SS LOCAL FUNC TIONS @
III AND SOCIETY NEWS Se8

celebrated at the Lackey home. the
bride wearing lace curtain as II
veil and carrying a large bouquet OF
flowers. entered the room on the arm
OF her husband and was reunited In
marriage by }. H. Pilkington. who
acted Ar master OF ceremonies, The
ring used In the ceremony was n
large diamond. the anniversary SLIT
Of Mr.. Lackcy 10 his wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. l.ackey were presented with u
cluny lace luncheon set. by the
guests. DurinS the evening u three
course buffet lunch was served. the
hostess b"ing assisted by Miss Mary
PilktnGton. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. 4. II. Miller. Mr.. and Mrs.
T.. NJ. Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. J. W.
s,aiey. Mr.. aud Mrs. \. =. Coppers.
Mr.. and Mrs. ~. Manzanetti. Mr.. aud
Mrs. ". II. Corb.tt. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
II. Piikin.ton. Mrs. G. 4. Bolton. Miss
Zelma Coppcrs. Miss Mary Piiking-
ton. Masters Willie aud Louie Man
zaustti.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
A SOURCE OF VICE.

From he
commission has Philadelphia
girls Phil
$:oo
the family Of
result
Another
IS o
sufficient enable
to kccpup u home children.
social moral atmosphere OF sueh homes Over
crowd
feelings.
A OF aiming
remedy will undoubtedly
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
Celebrate Anniversary.

In celebration of their 9th wed,
ding anniversary Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
l.ackey. OF lo3 Oak street. enter
tanned psi;r Of taoir friends last
evening Mr.. and Mrs. Lackcy enter
tanned the guests during the -cariy
par; of the afternoon with theatre
party at the Phoiuplay. and through
the courtesy OF Mr.. Davis. manager
of the theatre. the orchestra played
a wedding march as the guests ell
tered the picture house. Later in
the evening mock wedding was
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
Nav Party.

"a May Party with clusters OF
early spring flowers and sprays o!
grc.ncry as decorations. was given
sivcn this afternoon as house
warming for Mrs. r. u. Wood who
recently returned from the south.
Mrs. isabelle Churchill presiding as
hostess. The delightful affair WAS
AZ ranged as 4 surprise for Mrs. Wood
The guests spent the afternoon play
irx auction bridge. and n, the close
al clahoia; lunch was served
in the dining room. The unique
Idea OF - May Party was carried on,
In the table decoration favors and
menu. Yellow aud white were the
prevailing colors. \ large basket
fled with spring flowers and tied
with bows OF tulc formed the center
piece. The iavors were similar has-
k.ts OF buds and small flowers. Mrs
Churchill extended her hospitality
to Mrs. \. l.. Dain, Mrs. John i:spcy.
Mrs. Frank Hipes. Mrs. +. j Rad
ford. Mrs. John Drury, Mrs. r. l..
Alicn. Mrs. L. II. Turner. Mrs. Chas.
Rapp. Mrs. \ W. Mcslcndric. Mr..
N. j, shepard. Mrs. a. l.. Bran.on.
and Mrs. Jcssc G. Northcutt.
Mrs. Churchill has been occupying
the =. Y. Wood home for the pas,
four months. d,n,nx the ahsenc.
from tn. city of.a!r. and Mrs. Wood
who were ionrring the south. and
since their return u week ago. Mrs
Churchill has been their guest. She
expects to return to Greeley shortly
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
Justice Circle Social.

Justice Circle No. $50 gave u So
ciai last evening in the lodge rooms
and the following program was Civ
en-.
". O. W. Drill.
Rccitation-Mrs. Fox.
Duet-Mrs. Heitsman and Mrs.
McMullen.
Piano Solo-Carl Weedcn.
Recita;ion-l.aura Walker
Ouartet-Messrs Birkett. Flint.
Robinson and Salbcr.
Piano solo-Mildred Black.
Recita,ion-Fiorent Farley.
Duet-Misses Fannie and Nettic
Phelps. AZ
Reci;ation-Mrs Dan Horan.
Violin Solo-Mr. Davis.
Piano solo-Mrs. Davis.
Dialogue-Mrs. Heitsman and
Charles Schuyler.
Refreshments were served after
the program and a social hour was
enjoyed. The committee in ohNrge
consisted OF Mrs. Ned Hammer. Mrs.
j. w. Film, and Mrs. II. Towue.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
Missionary Meeting.

The Missionary society oi the NJ.
r. Church. South. met yesterday al
tcrroon with Mrs. Il. L. Waidraven
and the meeting was well attended.
Papers ON the ''Corion" were read by
Mrs. II. y. Rice. and Mrs. Dewitt.
and an article on the Missionary
Work In Japan" was read by MIS-. w.
q. Hines. Mrs. WaldraVcn scrvcd
Refreshments and u social hour was
enjoyed.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
CLOTHING NEEDED

The Salvation Army has need OF
for distribution among the
needy. The demand for clothing Is
greater than the supply and Captain
ciinSman requests tnat any and all
who may have clothing to donate
may call him over the telephone 81
leave address and he will call for the
clothing.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
WILSON'S DELIBERATE WAY

From tn. hia I.cdIc
III, socaci
with Japan really not anything approaching in
the is to incidents
President Wilson cneourasns He puts
Of
the of
he should essiby
Neither hs
country objection HIS Il Is
head adopts OF
Hbcratio safety.
the acts
Of
something like
tcic In Wlsons handi of California problem
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
Entertained Women. Auxiliary

Mrs. ]. o. Ferris entertained the
Womcn's Auxiliary Of Trinity SpiS-
col church yesterday afternoon. The
afternoon Was devoted to the study
OF Missions In aJpsn." and the pro-
gram WAS brought to a close by u
short address by Rev. j. .. Ferris.
III. meeting was well attended.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
A BOYS GRACE

\ farmers boy had Just been con-
iirmcd In the country church one
sunday morning. The service was
long and the boy had three milcs to
walk home. where he arrived very
hungry and inpatient for dinner. As
the family sat down to the table his
father said: John. you say grace.
and John said. why. father. | never
did such u thing. don't know how.
You know | was only confirmed to-
day
Well" said his father, ''i, is n
good time to begin. You can't begin
any younger. Go on and say the
sracr."
80 Iohn niously folded HIS hands.
oloscd his eyes, bowed his head and
said. - Lord. have mercy on these
Notuals Amen n'--Chicaso Record
Herald.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
SPRING ITEMS
Hyacinths and onions.
nu ff.,difx aud Slr...

HyacInths and onions.
Daffodils and sEaG:
Jocund spring has everything
To make people glad.
violcts aud shortcakc.
Green peas day by day:
Lavish spring doth surely bring
Joyousncss our way.
Washington Herald.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
HONE RULE BILL
IS REINTRoDUCED

London. May The home rulc
for Ireland was rc-introduced in the
House OF Commons today by Premier
Asluith and read first time under
the standing order OF the house.
which dcbars debate. II will come
up for second reading on June ..
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
U. s. ". v. MEETING

There will he regular meeting
tonight OF Edward McConvillc Camp
No. &. L. S. W. W business relat-
ing to the department encampmcnt
will be taken up.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
illustrated Lecture.

Rev. Randolph Cook viii! give AN
Illustrated lecture On the Hoy Scouts
of America ut the Christian church
Sunday night. May II.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
Trinidad iCrele,

Trinidad Circle No. l53 Women o
Woodcraft will NEE, tomorrow ai
ternoon at two o'clock a; Odd Fellow,
hall. All members are urged 10 b'
present. r'
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
Enisronal Child.

The Ladies' Guild OF the Episco
pal church will NEE, with Mrs. u
Doy.ton. Gii South Chestnut strert
Thursday afternoon.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07

Apples can be stewed with a littl'
leftover canned fruit. such as black
berries. and the result will be 1
pleasant change.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
IN THE SPRING

In the spring n brighter iris
Comes upon the FURNISHED dove.
Hut Of late the cost OF living
Makes one fear TO fall In love.
Houston. Texas. Post.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07
0erman SEWING Club.

The German lxdieS sewing club
will meet tomorrow afternoon with
Mrs. j. Denbo. la05 Linden avenue.
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07

Printing o: every description neat
" and quickly executed at the
Chroniclc-Ncws job rooms. Samples
and quotations on request. Use the
telephone. Trinidad 40. Il
The chronicle=news., 1913-05-07

In her search for the Ideal man u
girl always oNrrlooks lot OF real
ONES
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-01-09
A Severe Cold Wave Sweeps
the Country.

81 Last Sunday was mild spring
like day with no sign of blizzard
and people were wearing thin
clothing and fire was not needed,
but during the night it rained a
little, Numbered and lightened
and the wind got around to the
North West and the thermome-
ter begun to tumble, Monday it
was cold and cloudy by Tuesday
it was freezing cold, with a misty
sleet and rain falling which coat
ed trees, fences and ground with
ice, Wednesday morning the
Thermometer was down to 1So
and every thing in the grasp of
the most severe freeze of the
winter. Sunday the thermome-
ter was up to 6Oo and 800 making
a drop ir temperature in less
than thirty six hours of some 500.
1t cleared off Wednesday morn
ing and moderated just little
and clouded up again in after
noon. This spell was bad on all
stock that was not kept well
sheltered.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-01-09
He LAUGHED
TILL He Died.

Taylorsburg, Ohio, Abe Skin
ner. the village pessimist laugh
ed himself to death from reading
BIF'F. the Great American
Magazine of Fun which is max
ing greater strides than any 9th
er. magazine before the American
public today. 1t is magazine
that will keep the whole family
in good humor. The staff of
Biff contains the greatest artists
caricaturists, critics and editors
on the continent. 1t is highly
illustrated and printed in many
colors. 1t will keep the whole
family cheerful the year round.
You can afford to spend So a
year to do this. Send this clip
ping and a one dollar bill today
to the Biff Publishing Co., Day
ton, Ohio, for one years sub
scription.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-01-09
s25,O0O,0OO IS ESTIMATED
DAMAGE TO PACIFIC CROP

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. g.
Twenty-Five million dollars was
the amount fixed today regard
ing the loss sustained by the
citrus fruit growers in the three
days freeze ending this morning
Earl E. Dezell, assistant general
manager of the California Fruit
Growers Exchange, said that
accurate estimates of the dam
age could not be made for sever
al days, but that the amount
mentioned above is regarded as
conservative.
Estimates run as high as S40,-
100000.
Oranges advanced so cents per
box today in the Los Angeles
wholesale market. This was a
direct result of the freeze. Grape
fruit also advanced 25 cents per
box.