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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
PITTSF!EELLD.
Annua! Meeting Of Ladies'
Aid Held at Church
WaverIy Rebekah Lodge viii
Entertain Newport Lodge
Y. N. c. 4. Holds Meeting at N. G.
I...0ther Local Notes

The annual meeting of the Univer-
salist Ladies' Aid Society was held at
the church Wednesday afternoon with
Miss Gertrude Haines, Mrs. Nellie Per-
kins, Mrs. F. r. Smith and Mrs. w.
L. Pushor as hostesses. The officers
elected for the coming year were:
President, Mrs. katherine Frost; vice
president, Edith Phinney; secretary,
Mrs. j. H. Scribner; assistant secre-
tary, Mrs. Kate Givens; treasurer,
Mrs. Edith Martin; collector, Mrs.
Della Lancey; assistant collector, Mrs.
Sophia Sterling; committee on reso-
Iutions, Mrs. Dora Vickery. Refresh
ments were served at the close Of the
business session.
Waverley Rebekah Lodge will enter
tain the Rebekah Lodge of Newport
Thursday evening. A delegation will
| meet the visitors and supper will be
served in the banquet room at Odd
Fellows hall at 6 o'clock. he degree
will be conferred by the visiting lodge.
! A program will be given consisting of
readings and music.
Four Grammar school pupils will
furnish part Of the program at Park
Street theatre Thursday evening.
A good game of baseball was play
ed here Tuesday afternoon between
the Sophomore and Senior teams at
M. C. ]. The result was to in favor
of the Seniors.
Albert Strout Of Boston, a college
elassmate of Judge o. H. Drake, was
calling on friends here Wednesday.
John Barnes, an aged resident of
,I, 40,
night at his home. corner Lancey
street and Peltoma avenue.
At a meeting Of the Y. w. c. A.
held at NJ c. /. Tuesday evening Miss
Edna Rumilf was chosen a delegate
to attend the Silver Bay Conference
to be held in June. Miss Helen Rob-
inson and Miss Ada Bell KEENAN, will
also attend.
The remains of the late Thomas
Wade, formerly of this town, whose
death occurred in Cantury, n. B., were
brought here Wednesday and the in
terment was made at the Village ceme-
terry.
Miss Madge Moone, who has been
teaching school in Washburn, is pass
ing a vacation with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. E. Moone.
A number of the local Boy Scouts
enjoyed a hike Tuesday afternoon a
mile and half from the village, where
they prepared a supper out of doors.
They were accompanied by Rev. T. S.
Walker
Mrs Emery L. Barnes of Lewiston,
who has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Clyde Martin, has returned home.
Mrs. Llewellyn Gould and Miss Mat
tie Gould left Wednesday for visit
with relatives in Lewiston and Saco.
Mrs. Allie Atwell and three children
are visiting in North Dixmont with
Mr.. Atwell's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o.
S. Atwell.
Mrs. A. F. Brooks is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Walter A. Cowan, and
family in Winterport.
Mrs. Martha Pooler, who has made
an extended visit with relatives in this
vicinity, left Tuesday for her home in
Fulton, Cal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Errold Maxfield of
Guilford arrived in town Tuesday for
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Maxfield.
Chauncey Waldron of Portland is the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P.
w. Waldron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
CITY LOSES LIQUID FORTUNE.
Raines Cause 100000 Overflow at
Croton Dam Daily.

New York, May 1S.-Rains have
doubled the vovlume of water tum-
bling to waste down the spillway of
the Croton dam within the last "a
hours. The overflow last night form
ed torrent.
More than four inches is being lost
which, it is estimated, will amount
daily to approximately one billion gal
Ions, worth, at the price charged con-
sdmers, more than 100000.
All the Croton reservoirs are filled
to capacity. The city is thus assured
of an abundant supply for the sum-
mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
FINDS DIAMOND IN PLUG.
Laborer Buys Scent Chew and Gets
$3.50 Gem.

Sussex, n. J., May 13.-Edward
Casterlin, employed as laborer on a
farm near here, is $3.50 richer as re-
suit of having purchased scent
package of tobacco TUESDAY morning,
The man opened the carton and drew
ont n large chew. Placing it in his
mouth, he felt something hard be-
tween his teeth. He removed the to-
bacco and found in it diamond.
The laborer came to town and had 1t
appraised by a jeweler The stone was
said to be worth at least $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
Lisbon Falls Store Burslarized.

When Louis Kiszonak, a grocer on
Main street. Lisbon Falls, went to his
store Tuesday morning, he found it
had been broken into and the cash
draw rif1ed of its contents to the ex-
tent of about sixteen dollars. There
did not seem to be much else taken,
there were some banana skins strewn
upon the floor. The thief. it is
thought was familiar with the ar
rangements of the store. They effect
ed an entrance at the rear of the
building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14

If you are constipated, have sour stomach
and headaches, you will be irritable, have
the blues and lose energy. Or, perhaps
the whites of your eyes are yellow, skin dry,
sallow and spotted and your side and back
aches. If so, you may be sure you have
a lazy, congested liver. One dose Of
Schenck's Mandrake Pills will put
vim and go into you and make you feel like
another being by restoring the congested Or
gan to the clean, healthy condition that
nature intended
Schenck's Mandrake Pills are a
liver tonic and a vegetable substitute for
calomel. They have been proved Tor
merit by 80 years continuous sale.
Get DC box from your druggist today
--uneoated or sugarcoated-and the
next time you need them compare lasting
results with any other liver medicine you
have used.
Write for free sample to
DR.. j. III. ScHENcK & Son
Philadelphia
apr1eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
Harry Lizotte Gets the Auto.

A rescript was received by Clerk OF
Courts Belleau at Auburn Tuesday in
which Justice Savage decreed that
Harry Lizotte of Lewiston was the
owner of the automobile offered by the
Empire theatre, and over which there
has been nearly years litigation. MT
Lizotte turned in 100000 votes. and
litigation began when l. e. Flanders
of Auburn and J. C. Leprohon OF
Lewiston combined their votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
Change of Railroad Location Granted.

Change of Railroad Location Granted.
The State Board of Railroad Com
missioners have granted the petition
of the Atlantic Shore Railroad asking
for a change of location beginning
near the summer hotel of Justin NJ.
Leavitt, "Stonehaven,'' so called, at
Cape Porpoise. A hearing was held
on the petition Monday, May 4, at
"Stonehaven." In granting the petit
ton the board decreed that public
convenience requires the construction
of the railroad upon the changed loca-
ton and that in the location of so
much thereof as is outside the limits of
the streets, roads, or ways public SER
vice will be better perpetuated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
Prosecution Reported.

Warden John r. Flint of Monson re-
Gently reported to the State Commits
sion of Inland Fisheries and Game the
prosecution of Fred Rolfe of Brown
vile on May before the Milo NUM-
cipal court for having in possession in
open season 1918 one more deer than
the law permits. Mr.. Rolfe was con-
victed and fined $40 and costs, which
he paid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
Approval of Railroad Crossings Asked.

ct "
A petition from the inhabitants of
the town of Old Orchard asking for
the approval of railroad crossings in
that town was received Tuesday af-
ternoon at the office of the state
Board of Railroad Commissioners. The
town ways in question are Reggie
Avenue, Tioga Avenue, and Oceana
Avenue, which cross the tracks of the
Orchard Beach Railroad. The board
is asked to determine. whether or not
the crossings will be allowed, the man
ner and the conditions of the cross
ings, and whether the expense of
building the crossings within the
limits of the railroads shall be borne
by the town, the railroad, or appor-
toned between the two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14

ford: Silver Leaf (Br), Turks Island
for Belfast; Catawamteak, Wey-
mouth for do; Roger Drury, 81. John
for Bridgeport; Nevis (Br), Miners
Vile for Salem for orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14

One fly destroyed in the spring will
prevent the development of more than
5.000, o00,000.O00 before the end Of sum.
mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14

ears. The pimples were
small and they festered.
The eczema itched and
burned SO / scratched and
IL made raw sores. On
account OF the irritation I
could not sleep much. 1t
caused great Disagreement
and it caused pain.
AZ i1ndarwant two fraaf-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
ECZEMA SPREAD TO
FACE AND NECK
And Ears Itched and Burned So
Scratching Made Sores. Great
Disagreement and Pain. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment Cured.

r. r. D. No. 2. Enosburg Falls, Vt. -
my eczema began by pimple on my chin.
g then spread to my face and neck and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-14
GARDEN HOSE &C

Best grade of rubber. Guaran- 81.
anteed perfect. 5-ply inter.
lined Garden Hose. 80 It. by
Chicago Parcel Post 40c extra. Send
money order including postage TO
NORTH END RUBBER co.
1877 cAUsEwAY ST. BOSTON, MASS.
One minute from NostA station.
mayl4. .2naoS
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16

All latest magazines and news. papers. Butler, Mauro C Go.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16
NEWSY ITEMS
 FROM ANOREFSKI

NJ. J. Weller who was W. W. John. sons representative in the Andrefsl: | camp this winter, furnishes the fol lowing notes: R. c. Rhode who is op- erating at the mouth of Disappoint- ment creek a tributary of Wilson creek has up to date shoveled in one cut of forty-two square yards, work ing six men. two days, which gave q return of three hundred dollars
 Andy Edger and Chas Dugan who are also opening up a cut on the same stream and the prospects are very favorable and they will probably clean up few thousand this summer.
 Blaker brothers who are old miners and prospecvtors have taken a lease from Edgar and Dugan and have fair prospects. They have considera- ble water to contend with but are in a fair way to make a stake.
 George Pitcher made a discovery of gold on Nos and 2 on Elephant creek. tributary to Wilson creek.
 Albert Edwards, an old trader in that country, is getting options on Elephant creek. He has taken options
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16

on the claims owned by W. s. Paul and bought the claims of Gillet broth CTS. Edwards is contemplating takinP up power drills and thoroughly pros pecting the ground to determine whe ther or not It is a good dredging prop osition. He is quite enthusiastic and will make a very thorough examina tion of the ground.
 MT. Weller says that the gold eNi- dently comes from small stringe-e which have been cut by the two streams Disappointment and Elepha n creeks. Up to the present time noth- ing has been found on Marshall and Wilson creks worthy of note.
 Frank Waskey, the United States commissioner at Marshall City, has gone into the horticultural 'businesS He has erected a large green house and has now about five acres planted to garden, Frank says the ground iS very rich and the prospects good.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16
EX-V|CE PRESIDENT
 DIES IN CHICAGO

, old at time of his death, although a ed by men of all parties for his high sense of honor and the honorable sre-
 vice he gave the nation when serving
 it in verious capacities.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16
STEAMSHIP CORWIN
 NEWLY EQUIPPED

The steamship Corwin, which will be on the coast run this summer, is now better equipped than ever before for handling freight and passengers. She was thorughly overhauled this spring and extensive repairs made on her before starting on her trip north.
 TAe company owning and operating the COrwin. who are Alaska operators, have expended on the Corwin this spring the sum of twenty one thou : sand dollars. The ship was convert ed into an oil burner and supplied with oil carrying capacity of six hun
 dred barrels Her old engines were re-
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16

Read today's news today Nugget.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16

The Royal Fruit Store (oid Modini's cafs> for fresh eggs. radishss, onions, cherries, bell peppers, eauliflowsr, as. parasus, oranges, lemons, strawbsr {. riss and eantaIoupss on the Victoria. Main 122,
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16

moved and new compound engines in- stalled giving the ship a speed of nine knots per hour. The entire equipment is new and a government inspection of the hull, made in SeAt .. tie this spring, pronounced in as good as new, better than hulls of boats IS now build.
 The Curwin was bought two years ago by KOtZebue Transportation and Trading Company, composed of a number of mine operators to provite better and safer transportation foc people travelling up and down the coast.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16
Special Nugget Service.

CHICAGO, June 15.-Ex- Vice Presi . dent Adlai Stevenson died this II, ,rn- ing at the Presbyterian hospital in this city. He had been sick for sev-
 eral weeks and his death was not uu- expected. Stevenson had reached a ripe old age being seventy-nine years
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16
PRESIDENT WILSON
 MEETS STUDENTS

farmalties were thrown aside and the old school boys as of old, slapped the president on the back and gave eX- pressions of their pleasure at meetins ! their distinguished class mate in gen uine school day fashion, in which the president, in the same spirit, res bonded
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16

PRINCETON, June 13.-Presideni Wilson arrived here today at ?. m and was given a grand reception by his class mates of seventy-nine. All
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16
ARE FRIENDS MISSING?

If so the INTERNATIONALLY SEARCH COMPANY. Paulding, Ohio, may be able to locate them for you quickly
 Send stamp for particulars. Adv
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16

Other stores may have what you want But you can get the same thing cheaper at Holt's.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-16
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service.
 WASHINGTON, June 1S.-Presiden: Wilson, expects to sign the tolls bill next Monday. He departed today for Princeton where he goes to attend q reunion of the class of seventy-nine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
NEWS OF THE STATE
Two Confess Arson Charge.

BAY CITY. MICH Egbert F.
Amy and Walter Goldsworthy, the
latter a merchant at Pinconning, and
Amy contractor in Bay City, have
both made complete confessions OF
their connection with the burning OF
the millinery store building OF Rose
Johnson at Pinconning, on July, last.
On the afternoon of July II, Amy,
Goldsworthy, Mrs. Johnson and her
sister. Anna Mcdonald, OF Bay City
INDUCED in an orgy in the woods near
Pinconning. Later in the night Amy
took a can of varnish which he says
Goldsworthy, WHO had previously ap-
preached him. gave him, and entering
tho building, found a box of.papers in
the dark, and after pouring the var
nish upon II and around on the floor.
set fire to Il and fed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07

away, ne had tried to telephone his
fsther, but the only answer was the
voice of the telephone girl. they
don't answer" Grossbeck did his
chores earlier than usual, hitched up
and drove over to the homestead
There was no sign of life about the
house, the shades we're drawn. In
the stable COWS were lowing for the
milking Grossbeck ran to the kitchen
and forced an entrance. Dashing up
stairs he found his father, Peter
Grossbeck, seventy years old, uncon-
gcious in one bedroom and his sister.
Ann Winslow, thirty-fiye. unconscious
Clara Grossbeck, twtnty. and Mrs.
in another.
He hastily summoned a doctor who
said the father was dying and the
elder sister was almost beyond hope.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
CITIES AID TO PROSTITUTION
Judge Lindsey Declares Ten Per Cent
Of Women Fall.

DENVER. "Ten per cent OF
the women in the cities OF this coun.
try are engaged directly, or indirectly
In prostitution" said fudge Ben II.
Lindsey at luncheon OF the Civic
Federation. He was defending the
mothers compensation act, exactly az
II reads in this state. so that Il In.
cludes all mothers. regardless OF the
fact whether they are widowed or de-
serted.
ut is an appalling fact" he said.
that about one-half OF the women OF
collaborating age are unmarried, as a
result OF this condition police investi-
cations throughout the country show
that In nearly all the large cities. 10
per cent OF the women OF child-bear-
ing age are engaged in prostitution. or
occasional prostitution The Height
mate birth rate Is on the increase.
while the legitimate birth rate Is on
the decrease. Civilization Is fast be.
coming conspiracy against nature.r
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
PARENTS FACE PRISON TERMS
Revolving Story Of Shame Is Told by
Michigan Girl.

Pontiac. Mich. March 5.-Luther
McFarlin and his wife were bound
wer to the circuit court at the conclu-
sion OF the examination at Holly on
charge of aiding In the ravishing OF
their thirteen-year-old daughter. Mel
lie McFarlin. Henry Hull, the man
TO whom, II was alleged. the parents
sold her, had his examination con-
tinued week. All three are in jail
and bail In each case is fixed at 81 500.
The girl is now with the county
agent. The story OF the child on the
stand was revolving in the extreme.
and showed that her parents had
made a deal with Hull TO clothe her
and In return she was to share ner
bed with him when he came to their
home.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
J. X. HACKETT MILLIONAIRE
InherIts Large Estate by Death Of His
Niece, Mrs. TrowbrIdee.

NEW YORK. Mrs. Minnie
Hackett Trowbridee died at her home
No. az Park 1yenre from the effects
of a stroke of apoplexy suffered more
than FIVE years ago. In consequence
James X. Hackett. the actor, vii. IN
herit the bulk OF an estate valued a.
nearly $4,000, 900.
Mrs. Trowbridge desired that other
relatives besides Hackett should in.
herit her fortune, which she received
on her husbands death In 1910. but
Hackett, her uncle. is nearest OF kin
Mrs. Trowbridge was suffering from
aphasia when her husband died and
was soon adiudged Incompetent 70
manage her affairs, which also rem.
dered her unable to execute Will
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
PhenomenaI Alfalfa Yield.

EAST NSING. MICH--A
record breaking alfalfa plant has bee
raised at the Michigan Agricultural
college by Professor Sorasg. This
plant has yielded sos grams OF seed
which is said to be a phenomenal r.
turn.
To Michigan as we'll as other states
the new champion may mean lowe
meat prices. Tho seed is likely TO IN,
crease supply OF seed. and at the same
time make possible a bodybuilding
variety of alfalfa. If this comes
about, II will provide more and cheap
er food for livestock. which Will in
ttrn mean lower priced beef
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
FATHER AND SISTERS
VICTIMS OF COAL GAS
LapeeT Man Finds Two, Posi-
! bly, Three, Dying.

Lapeer, Mich, March 5.--when os,
car Grossbeck, stamped into the home
OF his aged father, Peter Groosbeck.
three miles east OF here. late in the
afternoon, he found instead OF the
usual CHEEKY greeting, grim. chill.
silent house In which, mis- father lay
dying and his two sisters we're even
then gasping so near death that II IL
doubtful whether either will survive.
When the family retired the night
before the damper OF the new heat.
Ing stove was left >rnt." The house
iiiied With coal gas, In which the
sleepors lay, helpless. until found by
the younger Groasbeck.
All day from his farm four miles
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
"LEAkS'IN TAX INFORMATION
Internal Revenue Officials to InvestI-

internal Revenue Officials to Investl-
gate Income Stories in Newspapers.
WASHINGTON.-The officials OF
the internal revenue service are to
start an investigation relative to the
accuracy Of reports which have been
published concerning income tax re.
turns as made by individuals in Chi.
cago.
Complaints have come to Washing
ton from persons making returns that
the amount of their incomes has been
made public in violation OF the pro.
visions Of the law which is supposed
10 secure secrecy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
HIS NAME SPELLS TROUBLE
Lawrence Damn Found Guilty Of Sell
Ina 10 u. OF n. Men.

Ann Arbor. Mich. March SIT took
the jury twenty minutes to bring In
verdict OF guilty In the case OF Law.
renee Damn. accused OF violating the
liquor law by selling liquor to three
university students, Lynn Tingay
Donald McKcne and Rowland Miller,
Of Albion, Nov, II. The students all
testified that they had bought the
liquor at Damm's place.
John =. Kirk, of Ypsilanti, for III
students. said the law was unconsti.
tutional In that IL Disseminated
against class. The case will be. car.
ried 10 the supreme court.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
FOLK ACCEPTS NEW POST
VIII Be Chief Council for Interstate
Commerce Commission.

WASHINGTON. - Joseph w.
Folk, solicitor OF the state department
has decided to accept the new post of
chief counsel for the interstate com
merce commission. He came to his
decision after differences with Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Bryan He
probably will take up his new Office
next week. No announcement has
been made as to his successor.
The commission announced that
Or. Charles w. Needham, former
president OF George Washington
University, had been appointed as
sistant counsel. Both MT. Folks and
MIR. Needhams appointments will be
effective March 1.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
pIvldsnd win ee a44 COO.

/. PONTIAC, MICH The first
dividend Of the defunct Charleston
State bank. II Is expected. will be de.
clared before the last OF the month.
Receiver r.. y. Webster says II will
be 20 per cent and amount TO $4,000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
BABY AT HOUSE; BRYAN LATE
British Ambassador and Cabinet De,
Iayed BY New orandchIld.

WASHINGTON. A new baby
Girl at Secretary Bryan's home de-
layed conference with the British
ambassador and also the cabinet
meeting
Mr. Bryan telephonsd his Office and
the White house that he would be late
and announced the birth OF a girl 70
his daughter. Mrs. Richard l.. Har.
ereayes Of Lincoln, Neb. Mr.. Bryan
has six grandchildren.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
WOMAN JUMPS TO HER DEATH
Wife Of Cincinnati Manufactures
Leaps from a Window.

Battle Creek, Mich. March 5.--Mrs
Sarah r. Drukke. wife OF S. Drukke,
said to be a prominent Cincinnati
manufacturers, ended her life by
jumping from her room In local san.
itarium 10 the cement pavement.
three stories below.
She was sixty-two years old and II
vas said her mind had been affected
by the recent death OF brother.
Charles Tobias. also OF Cincinnati
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
GEN. H. C. KING is STRICKEN
Distinguished Veteran Has ParaIytlc
Stroke at Theater.

NEW YORK.--The General Hora-
ito c. King is in serious condition
ut his home. Brooklyn. after stroke
CT paralysis. General King was
stricken at theater. Physicians say
that the generals condition is serious.
His strong physique and previous
good health are in his favor despite
his age.
The general was seventy-four on
Dec. 22 last. General King is one OF
the most distinguished veterans OF
the civil war. He was decorated by
congress for bravery and won sew
eral promotions for meritorious con-
duct.