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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Perpetuate cushing's Memory.

Waukesha.-Th special committee
appointed by the Waukesha County
Historical society to select plans and
accept bids for the construction of a
monument to the memory of the three
Cushings, natives of Wisconsin, whose
heroism in the army and navy gave
them more than national reputa-
ton, met at the public library. No
selection was made and another meet
ing will be held in the near future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
TARS SAVE FLEET FROM FIRE.
Blaze Near Magazine of Cruiser Biz,
ningham.

mingham.
Philadelphia, Jan. 30.-The scout
cruiser Birmingham was badly dam
aged by fire which was gotten under
control only after it had eaten its way
10 within a few feet of the ships mag
azine, fully stored with thousands of
rounds of ammunition of all sizes and
a number of torpedoes. Fifteen hun
dred bluejackets fought heroically, and
it was by their efforts that the entire
reserve fleet was saved from destruc.
ton. The fire, which did damage esti-
mated at many thousands of dollars.
would have blown the entire navy
yard, with ships of the reserve fleet
stationed there, into bits if it had not
been stopped No one was injured,
although one man was overcome. The
Birmingham is under the command of
Capt. w. V. Pratt and was under or
ders to sail from the yard on February
? for the Panama canal, where she was
to act as the flagship of the torpedo
boat feet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Want Old Anchor.

Fond du Lac.-A representative of
the Milwaukee Public Museum was
here trying to arrange for the pur-
chase of the old anchor of the Schoon-
er Enterprise, recovered from Lake
Winnebago last week, after laying in
the sand at the lake bottom for near
ly seventy years. The Fond du Lac
public library is also making an effort
to secure it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
FISHERMEN IN DIRE PERIL.
Caught in Ice, 1t Is Feared They Must
Inevitably Perish.

Washington, Jan. 31.-Forty Ameri-
can fishermen are in danger of their
lives in the bay Of Islands of New
foundland. according to a wireless re-
port to the navy department. The
naval tug Potomac was rushed from
Newport to the assistance of the fish
ermen, whose vessels are caught in
the ice which is threatening to crush
them before aid arrives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Yacht Crew Facing Death.

Colon, Jan. 31.-The yacht Warrior,
belonging to Frederick w. Vanderbilt,
was in bad position and appeared
likely to go to pieces at any momGgs
in the heavy breakers rolling over
her, accCI ding to a wireless received
here. The members Of the crew are
still on board, but are afraid they vii.
have to risk jumping overheard into
the high seas as the only chance of
saving themselves. It is believed the
United Fruit company's steamer Fru-
terra is standing by, but is helpless in
the storm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Glue Injuries Two Men

Fond du Lac.-EXploding steam In
a glue machine at the plant of the
Quincy Refrigerator company result
ed in injuries to Joseph Smith, ma
chine tender, who was struck by a
flying plate and badly scalded. Aid
Herman Jenz, foreman of the de-
partment, was burned while dragging
Smith to a place of safety.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Flood Survivor MISSING.

Kenosha.-Police were asked to
make search for Adolph Lowe, aged
so, merchant tailor who has been
missing over week His friends
fear he has lost his reason. He came
to Kenosha eight months ago from
Dayton, o., where all members of his
family lost their lives in the big food
and his property was lost
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
WIRELESS GERMANY TO U. S.
First Direct Message Sent by Kaiser
to President Wilson.

Washington, Jan. 30.-Direct corn
munication by wireless between Ger
many and the United States without
relaying has been established. The
first message ever transmitted by this
direct means was sent by Emperor
William to President Wilson.
The emperor's message was received
at the White House after having been
sent over land telegraph lines from
Tuckerton, N. J., where it was taken
at the wireless station.
The message as it was received at
the White House read:
"Tuckerton. n. j., Jan. 29.-The
President, Washington, D. CT send
you my best greetings, hoping that the
wireless communication will become
new link between our countries.
"WILHELM.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
pehes CitY CourciI.

La Crosse.-Fred sehneI, president
Of the board of public works, refuses
to obey the order Of the council spe-
eial water committee and turn over
the management of the water works to
the expert hired by the city council.
He claims he is given the power to
run the plant under the city charter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
TRAIN WRECK FATAL TO THREE.
Express on Pennsylvania Line Wreck
ed Near Youngstown.


ed Near Johnstown.
Johnstown, Pa, Jan. 31.-Cincinnati,
Indianapolis & Chicago express on the
main line of the Pennsylvania road,
west bound from New York city, was
wrecked here. Three were killed and
several others injured, one fatally.
The express was rounding the big
curve at Buttermilk Falls, near East
Conemaugh, just east of the city,
when it struck the engine and ca
boose which had just returned from a
trip up the mountain and was stand
ing on the express track awaiting the
signal to enter the Conemaugh yards.
How the express and the empty en-
CINE came to be in the same block
has not been explained.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Mill Head RESIGNS,

Appleton,-Peter Thorn, for thir-
ty-two years superintendent Of the
Kimberly-Clark company's mills, and
for a number of years general super
intendent of that company, being the
head of the mills at Neenah, Apple
ton and Kimberly, has resigned his
position on account of his health. He
will be kept on the board of direc-
tors
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Cocktails Made Governor.

Wash on jar. 29,-By an execu-
tive order signed by President Wilson
the permanent organization of the
Canal ZCne is prescribed, Col. George
w Gcethals chairman of the present
canal Com0:2ssion. Will become the
first civil governor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
"SafetY" Button Unsafe.

Neenah.-It has been reported
here that the safety first" buttons
that have been issued to employees
of the 500 line are to be called in, as
it is claimed that celluloid has been
used in their manufacture and which
ignites very easily
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Police Hunt for Girl.

La Crosse-The La Crosse police
are searching for the 15-year-oId
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs NJ. T. Schu
macher, who left her home after TAX
ing a sum Of money with her and lateI
securing $45 from a local bank on
note.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Ice Cream Nearly Fatal.

La Crosse.-County Clerk Bert JOLT
vette, his wife and sister, we're strick-
en- with violent cases Of ptomaine poi
soning as a result OF eating ice cream.
Having suffered previous attack the
family knew what home remedies to
apply until the arrival Of physician.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Younu Hunter Is Shot.

La Crosse-Climbing onto a pile of
logs and pulling small rife after
him, Ray Pendergast, II years old,
narrowly escaped death when the gun
exploded and the ball entered the body
directly above tie heart He viii re-
cover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Iudne Hastings Resumes Practic.

Green Bay.-Judge Samuel D. Has
tings. now Y, who served thirty years
on the bench in the Fourteenth judi
cial circuit, resumed the practice Of
law and is associated with Greene,
Fafrchild, North, Parker & MCCLELLAN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
telephone Extension Denied.

Madison.-The application of the
Owen Telephone company, Clark
county, to extend its lines into the
towns of Hoard and Green Grove, was
denied by the railroad commission
The Curtis & Withee Telephone COM
pany offered objections.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Ho+sI cusess Flee Fror, Fire

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 2S.-FifteeH
guests were forced to fee TO the snow
covered street in their night clothes
when a SS0,000 fire Quilted the first
and second floors of the Hotel Walton
at Homestead
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Boosting Big Highway.

Depere.-The Depere Civic associa-
ton held a booster banquet for the
proposed eighteen foot concrete high
way from Fond du Lac to Green Bay
Booster buttons are being sold at 81
each.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Celebrate Golden weddino.

Grand Rapids.-Mr. and Mrs. Igna-
thus of the town Of Lincoln, wiz cele-
brate the fftieth anniversary of their
wedding on February l. Born, and
married in Bohemia, the couple came
to America in 1857.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Earmsr Is Exonerated

COMMUNICATIVE verdict of the
coroner's jury on the death Of Henry
WoeIters, farmer, Ashippun, acquitted
Henry Kruger, held in connection
with the death and found Woelter's
death accidental.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Franksvflle Postoffice Robbed.

Racine.-The postoffice at Franks
vile was entered by thieves who pried
the old safe open and got $40 in money
$3.50 worth of stamps and blank postal
money orders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Harvard to Lose It's Ems.

Cambridge. Mass, Jan. 31.-The
harvard yard will lose all its ancient
elms. if the corporation follows the
recommendation made by Guy Low
ell Of New York, in a special report.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
s,.adisb sbi, and Crew Lost.

Gothenburg, Sweden. Jan. 30.-A
vessel, believed to be the Swedish
steamer Robert, bound from England
for CaImar. with coal. was wrecked of
the coast in storm. with the loss Of
her crew.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Cow Beats Gold Mine.

Madison.-WiscOnsin annual dairy
output exceeds the total gold mined in
California, Colorado, Nevada and Alas
ka by $500 900 according to a chart
on display at the college of agrfcul-
tire
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
SLAYER of oinIomat Ends Lie

Tangier, Morocco. Jan. 29.-Sure,
the cook who shot and killed Paul
Chevandier de Valdrome. French diplo-
matte agent. committed suicide By
hanging in a cell where he was await
Ing trial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
australian States to Show At Fai,

Melbourne. Australia, Jan 2S.-Posi-
tive assurances were given that the
Australian states Of Victoria and New
South Wales and New Zealand will be
Represented at the Panama-Paciic ex-
position.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Set Dates for Rifle Meet.

Sparta-Army and national guards
men from Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota
and the Dakotas will compete at Spar
ia on the new government rife range
during the coming summer The com.
petitions for northwestern marksmen
has been taken from Camp Perry, o.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Bank in Michioan Closed

Battle Greek, Mich. Jan. 29.-The
Citizens bank of Bellevue failed to
open its doors on Tuesday. The bank 5
liabilities are 100000 Against this.
Cashier Vaughn claims to have $685.
900 as assets
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Officers Are Elected,

Stevens Point.-At the annual meet
ing OF the Stevens Point Fair associa-
ton the following officers were elect
ed: President, l. s. Hull; vice presi-
dent, c. E. Vert: secretary, a. E.
Bourn and treasurer, c. S. Orthman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Cold Wave Hits Middle West.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 31.-The
middle west is shivering in the grip
of cold wave, in marked contrast
to the spring-like weather that has
prevailed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Nine Miners EaII 200 Feet

Terre Haute, Ind, Jan. 29.-Nine
American miners were injured. one IA
tally, when the engineer at Mine No.
/ of the New Central Coal company
lost control of the machinery, causing
the cage to drop 200 feet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Funeral at Veterans Home.

Waupaca.-JuiiuS Raymo, a well
known Iiveryman, was buried at the
Wisconsin veterans home. Death was
caused by a sudden attack Of Bright's
disease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
OPPOSED to Jail for DRINKS.

Boston, Jan. abandonment Of
Jail sentences for intoxication. except
in cases of criminal and unmanage-
able inebriates, is urged in the report
issued by a commission appointed by
the last legislature to investigate
drunkenness in this state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
IanesvilLe Hosnitai Fund.

Janesville.-One of the most siren
uous campaigns for the purpose OF
raising $4,000 to clear the indebted
ness of the Palmer Memorial hospital
clnSed here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
s.Loons Loon e7 lines.

Antwerp, Jan, 2S.-Jan Olislaegens
the aviator, commonly known as
Daredevil DAN Topped the loop ST
times In his aeroplane, turning several
complete back somersa1lts, on Mon.
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
puni,s March Out DURING Fire

Chicago, Jan, 30.-When fire was
discovered in the teachers lunch room
of the l.. n. May school on the South
side $40 children obeyed the fire drill
signal and filed from the building IN
90 seconds. No one was injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Noted Southern Soldier Dead

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Capt E. f
Thomson, a member Of the famous
Gordon Rangers in the Confederate
army. died at Clarendon, Va. in his
seventy-sixth year. Death was due to
pneumonia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Train kills Man and woma,

Amsterdam, n. Y, Jan. 2S.-While
trying to warn Miss Minnie Baumann.
who was slightly deaf. of an approach
ing train, Oscar Miles, a gate tender,
and the woman were run down and
killed on a railroad crossing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Doom Nine. RreshkouskaYs.

New York. Jan. Shine. Catherine
Breshkovskaya, Russian revolutionary
leader, has been punished for her re-
cent attempt to escape from Siberia,
according to word which reached SYM
pathizers here, with sentence of IS
months solitary confinement
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
kinn "a Misit Arnentina.

Paris, Jan. PA special dispatch
from Madri3 says that King Alfonso
VIII visit the Argentine Republic in
June. It is added that the king will
be accompanied by the premier and
the minister of marine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Gov moaouern at IsnesuiIIs.

Janesville.-Gov. r. z. McGoyern has
accepted the invitation of the James
vile Twilight club to deliver an ad-
dress on the evening of Feb 10 on
''The High Cost Of Living"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Child Is Burned 10 peath.

Decatur, H.. Jan 30-Helen Mar
tin, aged five, was burned to ashes
when the hcme of her father. james
Martin at Mattoon, burned down Her
parents were not at home when the
accident occurred.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Children Killed by Poison.

Haleyville, Ala. Jan. S0-Three
small children of Perry Rowland, the
oldest four years of age, are dead as
the result of eating paste from a jar
found in a pile of garbage. The paste
contained phosphorus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05

St. Louis, Jan 29.-An attempt was
made to wreck the fast mail on the
St. Louis. Iron Mountain & Southern
railway. A pile Of ties was placed on
the track near Carondolet park, in
the southern part OF ST. Louis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Vot.s fer Women in Austria.

TsondCr Jan S0.-The Austrian pre-
inier he informed the leaders OF par,
ties in Re Bohemian diet that Aus
tria proposes to alter the Bohemian
constitution in such a way as to en-,
franchise women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Essman RESIGNS His job.

Madison-WiIliam Essman, super
intendent of public property, has re-
signed, and State Oil Inspector Louis
Meyer will be named temporarily in
his place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Beat AGENT. Bob Express Office

Carbonate, Pa, Jan. 29.-Two CAR
ing highwaymen entered the office Of
the Blue Line Express company, in
the business district, beat Edward
Roche, the agent. into insensibiIity,
and robbed the cash drawer of 500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Plan HOSPITAL fer PeIIsora.

Columbia, 5. c., Jan. 30.-A So, 900
state he pital for the study and treat
nent of peuagra will be established in
South Carolina under bill favorabIy
reported by the senate finance COM
mittee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Sells 2,4Oo-Pound Bull.

La Crosse.-Casper Eggler, Mormon
Coole farmer, raiser of fine Holstein
cattle, today sold a bull weighing
2,460 pounds, to local packing plant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Eraternities lake Prom Boxes.

Madison.-Twenty boxes have been
taken by fraternities at the prom this
year. This indicates that the fraterni-
ties will not support the prom as usual.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Green Bay Stores Robbed.

Green Bay.-Jewelry said to be val
ued at $500 was stolen from shops
conducted by William Van Frachen
and John Caunwenberg
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
French Troops Clash With Moors

Paris, Jan. 29.-Dispatches from
Negador. Morocco. report a brisk en-
gagement there between French
troops and Moors, in which a corporal
was killed and four soldiers wounded.
Another soldier committed suicide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Fire Loss is $4,000.

Racine.-The beautiful $4,000
residence of George Miller, College
avenue, was Quilted by fire. The loss
will amount to $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Set Date for Meeting.

Fond du Lac.-The annual meet
ing and election of officers Of the
Fond du Lac Businessmen's associa-
ton will be held on Feb. %.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Commission Rule Is Defeated.

Whitewater. The proposition to
adopt the commission form of gov
eminent was defeated by a vote OF
193 N favor Of it and 290 against.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
KiIIed in Et3os 7oIIers.

Kenosha.-John Op.,k, aged SO, en-
ployed in the plant of the American
brass company, was killed when
caught in the coupler OF two big roll
ers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Sells Hotel Pronertu.

Sturgeon Bay.-Otto Mulvetz sol
his hotel on Main street to Henri
Heuckle of Algoma, taking an 8o-acr
farm in payment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
Child browns In Well

Wauzeka.-WilIiam, aged 2, son of
John Armes, was drowned in the catch
basin of an artesian well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-05
McGouern and Marshan to snnak

IHNOOVCT II oITU WI OF oIFe4II % = FJSe5VN@
Madison.-Gov. McGovern and jus
tice R. D. Marshall, supreme court,
viii speak at the third annual road
school of the Wisconsin highway com
mission, Feb. 8 to u.
The evening world., 1914-04-21

Espsransa The message dsScribsd
him ~ . director Of the Ericsson
Telephone and telegraph Company OF
Mexico and Vera Cruz.
Irwin Sitzenstatter told his COM
panions that nine years ago his
mother, who now lives in Rocheser.
had divorced his father, who married
again and disappeared, az far az the
family was concerned. The message
that clicked in this morning was the
first intimation the son had had since
then Of what had become Of his
father.
in the telephone bus ness. He has been
connected with enterprises Of that ma
ture in various parts OF the world.
He was . sufferer in tho Mt Pelee
eruption, being in the telephone busi-
ness in Martinique at that time.