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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
WHITE CHRISTMAS
TO GLADDEN. HEARTS

Continued from Page one
as soon as II is certain that the storm
will be OF some duration.
Tho central business district, from
which the city removes the snow first
is divided iuto 10 districts Approximately
500 teams and 200 laborers Will be re.
duired.
John HATFIELD, 60 years old. 1856 North
b5th street, slipped on the sidewalk al
"a end Market streets this afternoon and
suffered fractured leg He was re-
moved 20 the JEFFERSON Hospital.
Mrs. John wiiiss, ~ years old. s7il
Tulip street, wissinomihF fell on a
snow-covered pavement at 18th and Mar
ket streets while shopping this afternoon
and received a fractured left arm. She
was removed to the Jefferson Hospital
Patrick McMahn. u years old. Media
Pa, fell on the pavement at 6th and
Brown streets. He Is in the Roosevelt
Hospital with decorations of the left eye.
Mrs n. Il. Williams, 1885 Locust street,
fell at tath and Market streets and re.
oelvod fractured right wrist She was
taken to the Hahnemann Hospital
John Adams, Al years old, 2i5 Euclid
avenue Collngswood, N. j., received
fractured skull when he fell from snow
covered ladder at North Sth street lie
is in the Hahnemann Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

baskets being filled dehes accurate count
Ing.
1t is estimated, however, that no less
than 1900 baskets will be distributed
throughout the city. The average basket
Is fiRed with food sufficient for family
of Ave, which means that 5000 persons
will be fed.
The Salvation Army has made plans
to take care OF more guests this year
than ever before. More than 1900 will
distributed today by Colonel Mrs. Rich
ard B. Holz and corp OF assistants at
Musical Fund Hall. Each basket con-
tanned one chicken, one loaf Of bread,
one-half peck OF potatoes, one package
OF cereal. one-half peck OF turnips, one
half pound OF sugar. one-hRlf pound OF
coffee, one can of condensed milk, one
bunch of celery onions, Jelly and fruit.
The American Rescue Workers will feed
more than 1000 families. For weeks the
jolly Kris Knngles Of this association
have been tapping their tambourlneB In
dustrlously on the street corners coaxlng
contributions from the pockets Of pedes-
trlans And the proceeds OF their indus
try will go toward filling the baskets.
each of which are to contain enough for
family of FIVE. Not just an ordinary
dinner. either, but chicken and cranber-
ries and all manner OF seasonabe goodies,
Under the command of General James
William Dunn, the baskets were given
out today from the headquarters. s827
Frankford avenue, and also at the
branch office. S3i Race street In add
ton, a children's celebration Will take
place at the lt7 North 9th street branch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
CUSTOMER ACCUSES JEwE1ER
Declares he Was Defrauded in Elk
changing Ring.

II. E. Kerstein. proprietor OF the Pal
ace Jewelry Shop. sOt Market street. was
held in S4OO bail for court this morning
by Magistrate Finely in the Front and
susquehanna streets police station. ON a
charge Of obtaining money under false
pretenses.
sworn out by william Gohl 2524 MemphIs
street, who recently purchased a ring
from the jeweler. Not satisfied with the
ring, Gohl exchanged II for another Yes
terday, suspecting the second ring 10 be
OF less value, he consulted an expert
who. II was testified pronounced the
ring Of less value than Gohi SID for II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
PORTER ISSUES anHETINa
Director Thanks Employees IN Hiz
Charge Tor Faithful Work.

Director Qeorgs d. Porter, OF the De-
partment Of Public safety, today issued
Christmas greeting to every smploya of
the numerous hureaus under his charge.
the year Just drawing 10 close.
Even the bluecoats who have to work
tomorrow while others are at thelr
Christmas dinner, will appreeiste the
statement of the director that he eonl-
pared the results they had achieved With
conditions In ether elites. ana found that
PHILADELPHIA e setting the pace "a every
way, The Dirsctor declares the psrsollisl
Of HE department iB better nov than ai
any time since he ASSUMED oaies
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
THE WEATHER

WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec a
tor eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer-
ssy; Snow OF rain this afternoon ana to-
night Friday partly cloudy ana rnucb
colder, probably preceded By snow in ~
mefnina; fresh southeast to northeast
winds.
Light snow has been general In ths
Lake region and the Ohio basin. win
lsht rains from thence southward 10 M
Gulf during the last "A hours, under ths
influence of a trough-like barometric de-
preston that covers that entire area. The
Temperatures have risen az most piaces
under the Influence OF this disturhsoea
while at its rear a much colder aras
oYarlies the Missouri basin ana the ~
joining Canadian provinces. Snow viii
probahiy spread over the north Atlantio
slope thi8 afternoon and may beeoms
uiSeo with rain, and the cold area WI
1oliow Friday afternoon and night.
u. s. Weather Bureau Bulletin
caleFsations made at s a. a. Eastern Tina.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
.MUMMERS PROMISE
SURPRISES GALORE
In GREAT PAGEANT
Guard Plans for Floats, But
a Few Timely Events to
Be EIumorously Depicted
Are Known.

Secrecy is being maintained by tho
New Year "shooters' concerning their
surprises for January 1. Behind locked
doors, In shops and stables downtown
many peculiar contrivances are being
made. TRUSTED carpenters and scene
painters are working night and day, and
0utposts are stationed nearby to see
that no ono Except those on the inside"
can get a peep at the creations.
These precautions are taken because in
past years many Of the clubs sent spies
20 The camps OF their rivals 20 learn the
nature Of their Intended surprises. As n
result some OF the novel ideas leaked out
fn advance.
Some OF the shooters" however, are
not 80 particular, for they believe they
have the prizes In their special class al
ready clnched. II was learned that
many followed the news OF tho day in
preparing their scenic effects.
JOHNSON IN LINE.
And 30 those who view the big pageant
may expect to see Walter johnson. the
star twirler OF the Washington Amer
leans, jumping back and forth between
the American and Federal Leagues.
When johnson is not jumping he wilt be
signing contracts with magnates In
little office, all Of which will be shown
on a big float
Baseball will also be dealt with in
numerous other devices. Eddie Collins,
with a big bat on his shoulder, will be
seen shaking hands with Connie Mack,
and accompanying him win be n boy car
rNing a trunk containing his monthly
salary.
number Of clubs intend to deal can
dldly with THE High Cost of Living"
question. One will show a butcher shop
fltted out like jewelry store, where adj
mission Is charged to see an assortment
OF steaks and chops which used to be
eaten by the people.
The "watchful waiting policy at
will not be spared, and Colo
mel Roosevelt's attempt to wedge into
Pennsylvania politics will have touch
of realism In which live goat will share.
"sTRAP HANGERS" TOO.
There win also be a strap Hangers
Brigade" the scene of action taking
place In trolley car. Things of every
lay life will have a large share in the |
There will be no end OF air |
hips. Zeppelins and vicious-looking |
bomb throwers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
FRANKS LATEST APPEAL
Justice Lamar Hears Plea and Re
serves Decision.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2i.--Justios Joseph
r. Lamar. OF the United States Supreme
Court, today heard the application OF
Louis Marshall, an attorney. OF New
York. for an appeal from the order OF
Judge Newman, OF the Federal District
Court &c Atlanta. Ca, denying the petit
tlon OF Leo III. Frank, convicted Of the
murder Of Mary Phagan. foS q writ OF
hRbeas corpus.
Mr. Marshall spent nearly two hours at
the home Of the Justice presenting his
arguments.
Marshall said this afternoon he asked
the Justice for a writ 10 certify the case
10 the Supreme Court and also a certih-
cate OF doubt. which be said vas neces-
sary in eass an appeal is granted.
Justice Lamar notified Mr. Marshall
az 4 o'clock that ne would make no
decision on the appeal today, and would
probably make none until saturday.
Marshall returned 10 New York this
evening,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
FREEZING CREW RESCUED
Terrifying Experiences Of Five Men
Adrift Near Breakwater

Five men who were drifting out to
sea IN small motOrbost when they we're
rescued by the pilOtboat Philadelphla
Captain J. Fl. II. Kelly. are rseuperatlne
today at the piiO, headquarters. Lewes
Del. All we're badly frossn while aarift
and are in serious condition.
The men left the Feawiek shoal Light
ship. near the breakwater, at q o,elooi.
yesterday morning In . small open motor.
boat TO set ashore and 30 70 their h6nsa
for Christmas Before they had Eons
faF the engine stopped ana, aitheusb
they worked over It for hours, they eotiid
not start Il.
spray drenehed the ave men. frsazins
% their clethina. They huddlsd IN ths
bottom 81 the boat to keep warm, ansliv
becoming 80 siin that they gave 10
enorts 70 bail out the water that came
over the sides. When the pilotbeaf
reached them they were nearly un-
conscious,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
Neighborhood chrlstmns rrea

Through the generosity OF citizens. A
neighborhood Christmas tree will be on
view at the Protestant Episcopal Church
of st, Andrew. 36th and Barring streets.
At mienisht tonight. It will also be on
day evenings. The tree was erected Tor
the children without regard to race, creed
or color.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
BOY SCOUTS HELP POOR
Each Lad Santa Claus in Taking
Food to Needy.

Many needy family will be made
glad tonight when two or three figures,
clad in khaki, bring a basket OF food to
the door,
The Boy Scouts, following their custom,
will distribute baskets of Christmas din
ners TO destitute homes. Their work
will be under cover of darkness, so that
no one need know the plight OF the re-
cipients. The distribution of the baskets
Is on the initiative OF the individual troops
and Is not directed from headquarters
Headquarters win close this evening and
will not open until Saturday morning
In addition to distributing baskets,
many OF the BOY Scouts will assist at
Christmas entertainments, especially
those which are for charitable purposes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
orr 10 lIARYLAND 70 wEp

marriage licenses were issued Ia Elktah
today 10 Pennsylvania couples.
HuAael -. Smith ana Esiella L. Anlsr.
Phiiadsiphiai Horace 3. Thompson ana
Bezeis -. nuphman. HonsybrooEi fIaroia
.. hsndflehs and Anna 3. sloWs, Nor
rlatoWn; Grant 3. NarFington ana Liinan
p. Mckelseys Chester, aad MarahaiI
MccaioD and Agnes a. Hun. Coatasvilis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
swAILowHD SOC DIAMoNp
Negro Woman Placed Ring in Mouth
Altar Her AFrast.

a ,so0 diamond ring which Emna Gar
nett nesTo woman ~ years old
sWalioWed b save Il from conhscaticn -
the police. may caaaa her death from
sfranEulation. The woman Is ia the
Hahnaulann Hospital
she b alleged 10 have stolen the ring
frqm heF employer. Hra Frank Rassf.
~ Nertn uth street she vas arrasiea
m a Baltimore paunsh2p when aht ats
tempted g. pawn the Tlns. Before des
tecflVaa eauld HasE4@As See aae had sHeI=
loved it hhgsielara iassItea 5 iahe |h
ths eamsns shfsat q anatIs hef q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
WoMAN RoanEp oE as5o

a nlatrust Of banks cost t1fs MArLe
Fruneiiio. @ years Old. of ~ CaFpentar
atrset the sum OF $50 She Kept the
money caralllly folded in her coat pocket
aaa haa ptanasd y sfsa her ehilaFen E
ilifle ChFlalmas eeIetfeiion. NaAt etsa
laey 4tfs - leave fel italy A1sl uiabl
abHs makiag PURCHASES o. sQain aEf4ez
1af peckel Has cat ana tha money
sl1I11. zhs aasascIa t4e 0tmaA aa4a
deserts iie1 sac esa aIge
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
PROPHET DIDN'T PREDICT
A FIRE IN HIS OWN HOME
"Parson" Andrew Jones Loses Much
Of His Prestige.

"Parson" Andrew Jones. well-known
negro prophet of West Philadelphia, lost
much Of his pTestlse this morning when
fire swept the third floor OF his home at
10 South sOth street without his having
predicted the disaster,
The .'Parson" predicted near tidal
wave at Atlantic City correctly, and in
1854 saw the coming OF the present con-
fiot In Europe, which will continue un-
Ill 1885, according 10 "de spirits" lie
says he is not 70 be blamed for not
knowing Of the fre because II was aool-
dental, being started by his little dAugh-
ter, Elizabeth. when she dropped
lighted match whom hunting Tor . dress
In a closet.
The nre was quickly put out. The loss
Is tito.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
watch and chaln for PolIoe sergeaal

A gold watch and chain valued at {2e
were presented to Sergeant John ]
Kerns, of the 7th and Carpenter streets
station, after rollcall this morning by ne
police OF Platoon No. g. Expressions %
loyalty and affection and a tribute 10
good fellowship were engraved on ths
watch
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
groRK NaARg wHITE HoUaE
Presidsnt's Daughter Arrives ThsFs
for Holiday Visit.

WAsHIN6TOH, Dsc. 2i,-The futter ol
the atofkB wings was the harbinger Of
Christmas "a the White House today,
Mrs. Franeis b. sayre, the Presidents 1
daughter. arriving for the Wilson family
holiday reunion.
Reports are that the prospective white
House baby sill be e ne 1915 model
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
ET1sdom Thar CaTlstnal alft

YOUNGSTOWN. nso M-I1ha hcraaa
aud Robert Kelly He4e released fl0m
sHe estilty iaH tedag p Judge 5ellg %
parole 4Ae9 Here eamMifiea s ssaf asa
zeF q nenlhe ief bioNla4 fhs ssfa s
zee #fHnssa fzsaHe4 M afs
EtEHs lalsa aea
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
TURKEY MAY COST A LIFE
Police Say Schmidt Was Shot Carry
ing Off Another Mans Fowl.

Thsslure OF n turkey dinner on Christ
mas Day viii probably cause the death OF
a man who, the physicians at the Bryn
Mawr Hospital say Is Joseph Schmidt, OF
81. Davld's street, Manayunk. Schmidt
Is a laboreT, and II Is said that his desire
TO reduce the cost OF his Christmas dinner
led him 20 the turkey coop on Jonathan
Jones State road farm early today.
According TO the police, Schmidt was
leaving the Jones farm with his dinner
under his arm when he was shot IN the
foot Schmidt was taken to the Bryn
Mawr Hospital. where II was found nsces-
sary TO amputBts the foot. Physicians
say they doubt that Schmidt win live
until Christmas Day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
JOHN MUIR, NATURALIST, DEAD
Member Of Many Scientific Bodies.
Noted as Teacher and Author.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 2A-John
Muir, the famous naturalist died today
OF pneumonia at California Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
Smoking Ruins Deluged With Water

The ruins of the fire at the wall paper
store Of Charles NJ. N. Killsn, 12si.s3 Fill
bert street, which was burned out on
Tuesday night began smoking today and
an engine company was called out 10
prevent the blaze starting again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
coNvICTS MERRY CHRISTMAS
Man, Is Years in Jail for Wife Muir
der. Hopes for Freedom.

Prospect OF his release from prison is
the Christmas present of Albert s. Won
zelda, who in 1895 was convicted OF muir
uertng his wife, and who has been In
the Eastern Penitentiary for Is years
The State Board of Pardons. sitting at
Harrisburg, yesterday recommend that
Won Media, who has become almost blind
since mis- Incarceration, be pardoned
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
LOCAL FIRE RECORD

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David Hodge .,....,......t. =. Trinln3
T;20-l0 S. Bpth ST.; dwelling Of An.
drew Jones ,,'.........,'....'T trims
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-26

HepeW T!0ehauncey, son of Thos.
Chauncey, who has been located at
Z ephantbutte, New Mexico, left
there last night for his home in this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-26
ACCUSED DISMISSED.
Native of Fauquier County Brough
Before Commissioner Garrett.

John Benton, of The Plains, Eau
quier county, was brought before
the authorities of the town of War
renton Yesterday to answer the
charge of selling liquor without n
license. The evidence against the
accused not proving satisfactory, he
was dismissed. Benton was subse-
quentfy arrested by Deputy United
States Marshal William Schoenl and
brought to this city last night on the
charge of violating the internal rev.
enue laws.
The accused was brought before
Commissioner r. w. P. Gamett this
morning. The evidence did not APP
pear conclusive to the commissioner,
and he also dismissed Benton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-26
many ATTEND FUNERAL
Remains of DR.. L. M. Blackford, No
ted; Educator, Inferred intlyy
Hill Cemetery

!, Borne by six professors of the sEpis-
copal High Schools and followed by
the pupils of the sairse institution
over, which he had press led for forty:
three years, the remains of DR..
Launcelot NJ. Blackboard We're Inferred
in Ivy Hill cemetery this afternoon.
The funeral was one of the largest
that has ever taken place in this sec
ton of the state. Many alumni OF
the school, clergymen from Alexandria
and the Theological Seminary OF Vir-
ginia and the several hundred pupils
of the High School and the Seminary
were present.
The services were held in the Sem
mary chapel and were conducted by
the Rev. Randolph H. Mckim rector of
Epiphany church, Washington, who
was a comrade of DR.. Blackford in the
civil war, ASSISTED? by the Rev. VIM.
]. Morton, rector of Christ Church,
Alexandria, of which DR.. Blackboard
was vestryman.
The honorary pail bearers consisted
of the vestry of Christ Church, the
board of trustees of the Episcopal
High School and the Seminary Of Viz
n;r;. and tho members of R. Z. Lee
Camp of Confederate Veterans, Of this
city. The active pail bearers wer'
/ Willoughby Reade, G. c. Shackleford'
j. NJ. Daniels, Jr., F. E. Carter, X.
P. Williams Jr., and A. R ,Hoxton.
1t is announced that owing to the
death of DR. Blackboard the confluence
ment exercises of the High School
will take place June I'd, instead OF
June 3l5, as previously announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-26

One of the last In1ngs that Com a
modores9do before sailing OF the eA-
petition is to Purchase
GIBsoNs PURE OLD RYE ...+i.
Could yo,. imagIne a stronger tesst-
monial. We have all kinds OF L LII " Oh 5
carefully. packed in neat cartons
ready FOR shipment to all sections OIL
, Virginia from :.
!. $500 10 $500 PER GALLON.
{: Have on hand Gibson's NA, AhA'
xxx and Pure Old Rye; Old Caoln,
ct and Monogram also Bakers ana
Thompson's Whiskeys, to-Whlch we ~
vite your attention.
Should you feel disposed to send us
an order we know you will be salts
fed with results. Soliciting your trade,
we are, yours respectfully,
VI. 4. johnson &Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-26
CLOSE OF FISCAL YEAR.
Regular Semi Monthly Meeting o
the City Council Will be Held
Tonight.

The meeting. Of the City Council
tonight will be the last regular ses-
sion which will be held during the
present fiscal year which closes on
the 3lst instant The appropriation
and license ordinances will be re-
ported tonight by the committee on
finance. AS has been stated, there
are no alterations in the license law,
the committee having determined to
allow the figures of last year to
stand
The report of the Auditor, that Of
the City Treasurer and Clerk of the
Gas have been prepared, although
they will not probably be submitted
until later.
There are two vacancies in the
Board of Police Commissioners. One
occasioned by the death of August
H.Oehlert of the Third ward and
the other by the election to the Com
mon Council of n. J. Lawler from
the Fourth ward. A joint session
may be held for the purpose of fill
ling these positions.
The Council is not expected to
take it's summer recess until July.
Generally there is an adjournment
at that time until the second Tues
day in October. The new Council
will be sworn in on the first day of
September. and an adjournment UNI
I'll October may follow the organi-
cation of the new boards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-26

Rev. E. V. Register, presiding ell
der of the Washington District of
the Methodist Episcopal Church
South and Mrs. Register, have re-
turned home from the general con-
ference held at Oklahoma City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-26

cry dollar paid in pensions to the men
on the other side is their witness also
that they did their duty. Every re-
pressive act of legislation every
State that was oppressed by alien
rule, every theft AMI outrage commit
ted by invading enemies, every speech
of bomb-proof statesman or political
thug in fifty years of written and I'M
written history, every departure from
the Constitution Of the fathers-ai
these establish the justice of the cause
for which the South contended half a
century ago. We need not worrT
about the final verdict Of impartial
history but we should remember on a
day like this when we honor our dead
the ceuse for which they died and he"
in honUrinc them we ennoble the prln-
ciples for whichy they gave their
lives
He closed his address with a COM
parison of the Confederate soldiers
who fell in battle and the SpartanS
who died at Thermopylae.
Following the closing of the en-
ercises the veterans passed around
the monument and placed roses at
it's base. They then proceeded to
Christ Church yard where the grave
of the unknown Confederate dead
was decorated and volley fired by
the Alexandria Light Infantry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-26
ILLUSTRATED LECTURES.
Misses Sipe and Winchester Will
Speak at Young Peoples Build
ing Tomorrow Evening.

Many who heard Miss Susan Sipe,
a few years ago lecture on school
garden werk in Washington illus
tl;ated by beautiful slides, will be
glad to know she will give another
talk tomorrow evening at Young
Peoples Building under the auspices
of the kindergarten Association.
Miss My1a Fl. Winchester, OF
the Bureau of Education, will also
give an Illustrated talk.
Now that we are to have a new
high school, every parent should be
interested. and come tomorrow even
ing to hear these lectures. Abso-
Slutely free to every one. No admis-
sion fee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-26

Margaret Jobson, nine year ole
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. 0. D. job
son, well known people, is in Mechanic!
Memorial Hospital, Kinston, N. c. in
a serious condition as the result of an
unusual injury. The little girl was
walking the fence in front of the home
in the eastern part Of the city, and
lost her balance and fell, being i'm
paied by picket. The point of the
picket entered the stomach and pos
slbly penetrated the intestineS. If
the wound had been little higher up
it would have been fatal. The victim
has fair chance of recovering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-26

William R. Bowlus, Of Micdletown,
MI q student of the junior class OF
St. Johns College, Annapolis, Md,
was shot and seriously wounded yes
terGay evening by a member of the
freshman class. There are strong
reasons for believing that the injured
youth was one of number Of upper
classmen who intended to haze the
younger youths. The weapon used
was a revolver.