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Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
TWO BABIES BURN T0 DEATH IN
FIRE THAT DESTROYS HOUSE IN
JAMESBURG; MOTHER WAS AWAY
Thought at First That Other
Lives Were Lost, but This
Could Not be Verified in Ruins
Last Night.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Jamesburg, Dec 23.-Two young
lives were snuffed out last night,
when dwelling house owned by Per
rine and Buckelew, and occupied by
Mrs. Charles Johnson, colored, burn
ed to the ground in a fire that start
ed shortly after 9 o'clock.
The children to lose their lives in
the fire were two small daughters,
Gladys, three years old, and Sarah,
aged one and one-half years old. In
company with friend, William Will
lis, Mrs. Johnson is said to have at
tended the moving picture show in
the Library theatre, leaving her two
small children at home with a wood
Are blazing. 1t is thought that sparks
from the stove set some portion of
an old lounge ablaze that was close
to the stove and on which the two
children had fallen asleep. This sup
position is taken as right, owing to
the absence Of the children from the
bedroom up stairs.
The fire was discovered by How
ard Conover, colored, employed by
Joseph Applegate, farmer, close by.
In company with the latter Conover
the whole structure was mass of
fire. Forming a human ladder, Con-
over was raised to the upper story
and groped in the smoke-filled room
and found that the children were not
In the bed. With difficulty Conover
made his way to the window just as
flames burst through the open door
way, leading up stairs.
No attempt was made by the large
crowd to extinguish the fire that was
burned out in about one hour. The
structure was an old frame one and
was OF highly inflammable material.
1t was located on what is known as
the Rue" farm along the tracks of
the Freehold and Jamesburg rail-
road, just below the farm house
proper and has been occupied for
many years by colored people en-
ployed on the farm.
1t was thought at first that other
lives were lost, but this could not be
verified last night, owing to the hot
embers making an examination of
the ruins impossible. All the effects
Of the occupants were lost in the fire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
Revolutionary Movement Threatened.

Special bV United Press Wiro.
London, Dec. 23:-A revolution
ary movement directed against the
German element in the Turkish gov
ernment is seriously threatened in
Constantinople. The government ac-
cording to reports reaching here has
recalled Turkish troops from the
Bulgarian frontier for duty in Con-
stantinople, in fear of an outbreak.
The movement Is said to be directed
by Talatt Bey who has consistently
opposed the policy which resulted in
Turkey entering the war. Enyer
Pasha, the Turkish war minister, is
absent from Constantinople and is
declared to have taken command of
Turkish troops in the Caucasian
front.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
SANTA LEAVES
NORTH POLE ON
WAY To D|TMAS

A big moving picture entertain
ment and a visit of Santa Claus at
the Ditmas theatre tomorrow after
noon is going to insure a merry, mer-
ry Christmas for about 500 poor chill
dren of Perth Amboy
Old Kris Kringle, that jolly red
checked saint of childhood. was poor
himself this year and for a time it
looked as If he was going to skip
many chimneys this Christmas eve.
But an appeal was made in the col
umns of the EVENING NEWS, and
some of the more fortunate children
of Perth Amboy, out of the fullness
Of their generous little hearts. made
a response In building up fund that t
Fa1. 7eplenished Santa Claus's pack
to overflowing.
Through Miss Alma Widerstrom
and the Salvation Army, 600 tickets
fortunate children of the city.
Manager Ned x. Miller, of the Dit
mas theatre, has arranged a program
that is sure to please the kiddies. 1t
consists of the four-part drama, "Hu-
man Hearts," taken from the famous
play by Hal Reid. A Sterling COM
edy, "Billy's Charge" with Billy ia
cobs heading the cast, supported by
the famous juvenile actors, and Mat
ty Roberts, the popular boy hero,
will be featured in Rural Adven-
tures,' one of the Universal Boy
series.
Santa Claus will draw rein at the
Ditmas just as it is growing dark,
and such jolly time will follow!
Each child will be given two toys,
a box of candy, a bag of assorted
cakes and an orange. The girls will
be given woody dolls, dogs etc.
While the gifts for the boys will con-
sist Of fire engines, hook and ladders,
wagons, guns, drums, etc.
The performance will begin at 2
o'clock.
Continued On page ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
TANGO TONIGHT
At MAJESTIC

At the Majestic theatre tonight the
big tango contest feature will be in
augurated and there is every reason
to believe that there will be large
number of contestants for the cash
prize that is to be awarded to the
winning couple. The volume of ap-
plause accorded the different dancers
win proclaim the victors, thus assur-
ers.
This is only an added attraction
to Billy Watson's Orientals, which
have made such big hit during
their stay here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
Turks Cross Egypt Frontier.

Special by United Press Wire.
Constantinople, via Berlin and
London, Dec, 23:-The Egyptian
frontier has been passed by Turkish
troops In force, official statement is
sued today asserts. The Russians
made night attacks east of Koeprikej
but were repulsed the statement
adds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
Russians Suffer Rig Losses.

Vienna, via Berlin and London,
Dec. 23.-The official statement Is
sued today declares,
"ln the Carpathians to the south
the Russians renewed their attacks
yesterday, but without success. They
suffered particularly heavy losses on
the lower Donajec."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
OLD CHURCH IN
WOODBRIDGE IS
SCENE OF BLAZE
Special to the EVENING NEWS.


Woodbridge, Dec. 23:-The "Old
White Church, in Railway avenue,
was threatened by flames about i o.
clock this morning when an overhead
ed furnace set fire that burned
through the walls of the cellar under
meath the Sunday school room, and
ate hole about twenty feet square in
the floor. The Sunday school room
extends around the south end of the
church, and the flames we're confined
to it and the cellar, the church proper
not being damaged by the fire.
Just what the damage will. amount
to could not be definitely estimated
this morning, but it is believed that
it will not amount to more than $500.
The 6remen were quick to respond, and
the flames were quickly gotten under
control, and the fire kept from the
church proper. Christmas decorations
were burned by the flames, and a large
part Of them damaged by water. The
Sunday school room may be damaged
to such an extent that the holiday ex-
ercises will have to be held in the
parish house, nearby structure.
The janitor is said to have been
away when the flames caught the walls
leading from the cellar to the frame
Sunday school rooms and burned their
way through the floor, A passerby
discovered the fire and gave the alarm.
The Woodbridge Presbyterian
church, better known in history as
the "Old White Church." was the
first edifice erected during Colonial
times, and was once destroyed by fire
and about sixty years ago damaged
by flames The fire this morning
was the third fire in the church's ex-
istence.
The original church, built 238l
years ago, was destroyed by fire
about 1900, and rebuilt In 1903. The
new church is the present structure,
which was visited by fire some six
ty years ago that did severe dam
age. The old church today is about
the same as originally rebuilt, ex-
cept that 1t has the Sunday school
room addition around the rear end.
The church's name, "Old White
Church" is said to have originated
from it's huge, towering, white belfry
that extends over the front of the
edifice. Rev. r. w. Mark is the
pastor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
Cigars For BeIpians.

Amsterdam, Dec. 23:--Every Bel
gain soldier on the User battlefront
will receive a box of cigars as a
Christmas gift from King Albert.
The king has personally ordered
large quantity of Dutch cigars, to be
placed in boxes containing twenty
five each. The band about each Gig
ar Will bear the inscription User
Christmas, 1914"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
Torpedo Boat Menaces Turks.

Sp6GIdI bV UhIfed PTess WTe.
Petrograd, Dec. ga Russian
torpedo boat bombarded the region
of Khopaeb. directing it's fire upon
villages occupied by Turkish troops.
a statement issued today announced.
In the direction of Van the Russians
continued to press forward against
the Turks who are in considerable
force
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23

STOP AND LOOK them over. A good
Sewing Machine the best gift.
Guaranteed machines at lowest prices
at A. Jensen's, 336 State st.
12279-12-16-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23

Electrical Xmas novelties; lowest
prices In town. Siegel, 1872 Smith St.
Open evenings.
12217-12-14.16 IT 1921 .23.2
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
VOTES
To ENTER WAR

Special by United Press Wire.
Lisbon, Dec. 23:-The Portuguese
Chamber of Deputies today voted in
favor of preparing to join England
In the European war.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23

NEW HOME. White, National, Sing
er Sewing Machines at lowest
prices at A. Jensen's, 1886 State ST.
,.-t ..t. 12279-12-16-tf% ...
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
French Satisfied With Joffre.
Special bu United press V,ya

oPectui oD Unted PreSs Wn9.
Paris, Dec. 23.-Unanimous ap-
proval of all government measures to
be presented to parliament Is assured
today. Adjournment is expected to
be taken tomorrow, with all meas
ures enacted and sufficient marks of
unprecedented patriotism and enthu-
siasm will pass into history. Com
plete confidence is placed in General
Jofre, the supreme commander. The
announcement that he has removed
twenty-four generals was accepted as
for the good OF the service" and
confidence in the offensive movement
OF the allies is steadily increasing
The attack of the French and
British troops today continued
throughout the battle line. 1t is evil
dent, however, that shifting of Ger
man troops or the arrival of REIN
forcements has resulted in German
resistance being strengthened. At
several points the French have been
able to gain but few yards, after
extremely heavy fighting. They have
| front VaM
The action along the coast csalss...l
ues to be marked by heavy lombard
ment. Between Arras and Rheims,
infantry attacks have been especially
violent. Advances by mining are be-
Ing attempted throughout. the battle
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23

Sewing machines ana rypewriters
at Jensen's, 33e State street.
10736-10-9a-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23

Society to Meet December 30.
The Fremad Sick and Benefit So
ciety will hold their meeting Decem-
Der 80, instead of the regular date,
which falls Christmas Day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23

Quit kicking about laundry work
Try the National Laundry.
11379-11-12-M ,tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23
Roostcrs' lmmcns /.
Gathers.

Undertaking to breed osters with
but one aim In view, that Of length
ening the tail feathers, the natives Of
the island of Shikoku. Japan. have
produced, after hundred years OF pa
tient efforts, some marvellous results.
IL is of record that tail feathers 18
feet in length are to be seen on the
island.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23

A GOOD SEWING MACHINE, a life
time gift. The best at lowest
prices at A. Jensens, 336 State st.
12279-12-16-tf*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23

Extraordinary Precautions are
Being Taken Along English
Coast, Expecting Further
Raids by Germans.
Special bv United Press WIRE.

Special bD United Press Wre
New York, Dec. 23.-Trenches
are being dug about London and ex-
traordinary precautions are being
taken throughout the English coast
region in anticipation OF further
German raids. This information
reached the United Press today from
a reliable private source in Eng
land
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-23

WEATHER-Fair to-
y night and Thursday.
Continued c o d.
Moderate westerly
wird.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
ABOUT PEOPLE
YOU KNOW
Hcrboth. palnung. parerIng 1899

Hcrboth. painting. paper,ng 1891
Fees candy sturr-ageut for .u.-
cbratcd velvet" molassos candy.
MuttcuaeL Palladiu1 q Co. ror best
groceries and meats. Phone a..
judge Frank W. Parker of tho
state suproW, court was i1 the city
last night
state senator O. A. Mlcr1 % Cupa.
saudoIul county. .s 90 the city Tor i
fcN days on business
90 T. storey OF Denver, publicity
manager FOR the Mountain states Tel
ophouo CpmTauy Is here "n % oua.-
ness rip.
Albuquerque lodge so $50. Frttcrn1l
ruiol of America viii hold % regular
session b~csiunlng at as O'Clock toe
ulght. in the A. %. a. W hall.
Eugene kcmpcpieh of Pcrll,a,
chairman uf the county commission ui
Valencia county. returned home this
morning after % short stay iu Aiou-
qucr4u,
g. " Fee The well ,Hown seed
and feed merchant. returned la-t
ulght from % Nle,t DI about t8a
months ai Dol. ola home 90 spring
field, IIl. and q Jrtp throusu tno cast.
Mrs Frederick Wiuu ictt this
morning for santa Fo. whore she viii
remain tor q week She VIII EiE"
90 concert uoAi Thursday evening 81
the executive mansion. hrs VIM.
expects Go spend next Friday Boo this
.fN Lad. NJ. O. AHA H#t.f.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
vAGRANT ELECTRIC
CURRENT PESTERS
FIRE N n
Meter in Hotel Catches Fire
and Suffering Wire at
Street Corner Brings in
Three Alarms.

william M'tru-. proprietor oT the
Savoy hul,l. -m,i.,3 smuE, Ia.i night
ana turned boz lu alarm ly f.Isph1u,
rIrD Chief Jacob k.Dlu au.V,r,d Tine
.lI auu Traced tho sm.n, tu 100 oir.-
,r. meter BOO fu, hotel THERE was
at,lo ula1s ahi,h the chico. daIseI
u.l. chemicals
r,oHi, 10 rh, u,ishnorhuuH of Gene
'fII a.cuu' and Third street were
damned last night ny 3D. crossed clio
trI. Iau. wire, which slur'eIrI and
Ul.EoI ud -urfN,u Fire nutduurI-
tors WH. called lu three times nr cN-
..trI PERSONS who Thought some. hInH
serious would Haupcu % 'he depart
u ut diauI get busy BOO ID hurry.
Th, D',.lr.. lrhI company aa- sH-
tl,i ot the fruunl, and was n1alIs
corrected
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
REPUBLICANS MAR JJDGE
CRAIG On nm TARIFF

Tho haII at Republican u|,Jdglal
'rr- was partly lllod last m-ht tu
hear judge @ E craig dcIIt,r au ,>-
hau-tEa speech 600 the ttrirt gu,s
D,uu ,uI D. w. pupsou presided az
the meeting ana lh, cutif, ,,,ulu-
uo. ail,u Go Judge DuIEs aldr,-
which Was % carefully prepared ar.
ruu.out FOB prove the tariff 90 Vita.
issue iu th, approaching election.
judge Craig address iu lgII appears
u this l.-Y, OF the Herald 3s au adj
,criiscm,ut OF the Republican .ouu-
Is committee
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
If BACKACHY OR
KIDNEYS BOTHER
lat Lc~4 Meat Nl~o 1akc Gia-- ui
salts Before Eating breakfast.

lr, aid Iu meat cN,itos the hid
ucss. they be. pmy utcru urkrd. get
sluggish, ache. tud feel lis, Jumps coz
lead. The urine ,.omos cloudy, tho
bladder is Irrtttcd. and yuu mas uc
Obliged Geo sees relief tHu CO.. tlTc"
times durlE ths ulshi when the
kiduoys clog suu W hsiu them nu-h
on tho bod uriuuu- waste or youIl
be a real SICK person shortly At hIst
sou feel Cd dun misery Iu the kidney
cgluu 60 suffer from baukachc.
s.uk headache. d.zzIuo-. stomach sots
sour. tongue coated aud you iDe.
rheumatic twiugcs when the weather
is bad.
Eat less meat driuA lots ol water.
also SGT from o. pharmacist four
uuI.cs ot lld salts, ta"o ID table
spoonful 100 "a glass oi water before
breakfast for 90 few days and your
kIduc}s will then act nu, THIS la-
NOUS salts .s made irum the acid col
grapes aLJ lemon juice. combined
with lthit. and haf been used Cor
generations 90 clean DiDsscd kld1r
aad stimulate them Co normal actIt.
u.s.. also Co uyg7rtllzc tho acids tH
urine, -u 30 uo longer is re- source '.
irritation. thus ending bladder weak
ness.
lad salts D. inexpensive. .lunut .u.
Iurc makes % delightful 'ncrtesceu.
lthia-watcr drink which cNcr3 un'
should tase uou and then 90 Hocp tus
kidnosH clean and active. Drussis..
here say thog sell lots of Dad salt'
Goo folks who believe iu oycryomine
klancy trouble while u Is ouly trouule
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
NOTICE

word has reached me 80 the clfcct
HAT ! am only here la the oity tenn
%norarilN. la rcpi, a. this hcg a. say.
that I have come tu Nuur 3tN Ca MAKE
Il my permanent liOmc. und viii b.
Joined -horti, by nav wife aud daugh-
tcFs and ave RELATIVES and fricnds
vino viii ai-o make tins their home. 1
proposes 90 give to the people of Al
buqucrqur the NerN finest work in
pliot"-purtraitutc. same a. ! made Tor
- high cIa~> patronage m Chicago
while acting ~ head Operator tor tic
mmous Muncu and Mabel ~shcs -tu-
di0 ct tint CITY. I viii take great
pleasure uf meeting sou personally at
my studio and Ia Show Vuu some oi
the most beautiful photographs c,cF
shown in this country. Ngain lct ma
repeat ! ana here to -tay and beg ,ou
"a pas M attention g. the hhnte
Tumor
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
HALF A THOUSAND
AGENTS WILL Be
HERE TOMORROW
Three Special Trains Loaded
With 7. P. AS Will Pause
Long Enough for one Square
Meal.

Thro, special trains bearing 500
travelling pa. cuscr agents bound tor
30 u g. 8. convention 100 Lus Augc
'as VIII pass through her, tomorrow
Tho thrc" ,-ains travel forty min
ut,- apart.
They WiIl stop that length OF t.mo
for meals $50 special arrangements
have been madr Goo entertain them.
They VIII have mo- time Co. do am,
thIug but cat
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
DEMOCRATS TOHOLO
SMOKER TONIGHT
At HEADQUARTERS
County Committee Invites AL
Democrats to Visit Head
quarters Rooms in N. I.
Armiio Building This Ev-
ening,

The Democratic county Commute,
viii keep open house tuuight boz the
ArmlIu huIldin- rooms % and o..
up,url yesterday. All democrats Jry
invited Goo UalI during th, evening tbc
smoker i1 begin at O'Clock The
h~,sdgu,r,,r. viii remain open at ail
times from now IutI the clos, ui the
campaign. with m,rlp,rs of the com
mitiup BOO charge.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
1t will mean money in your
pocket 10 attend our big sale
THE LEADER.

The ,1il showing of dresses and
Waists at The Art shop b. more than
usually attractive. This b. also true
of the showing OF gloscs. corsets.
ncckwcar. nelts. hose. handkerchief
and many other thlngs Go which Mrs.
Newcomer pays especial attention.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
ILcnse hroken-soe Vann.
~ or THANKS

] wish Goo hams all my friends and
u,.rHHuis vino SEQ kindly assisted m'
BOO m. g..,If bereavement Also tot
iu, u.u. H,sutlfui offerings
t-lEuC0N
MRS ALICE j. SHOEMAKER
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
THE WEATHER.

, FORECAST Tonight cloudy.
} probably rain iu east position.
sunday generally fair and warm
or ln east portion.
ALBUQUERQUE WEATHER
} Tor the g hours ended at s
o'clock this morning.
MaNlmum-62.
, Minimum-f3.
Eaugc-lH
At N o'Dlopk-ii
} Northeast winds.
Partly cloudy.
, 90 inch uf rain.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
w. J. PURSELL

New McXiro's leading photographers
and priAe winner, 2iB West Central
Ave- Ground Iloor. kndak finishing
csCfh daN. Cameras rented lfes'
Amaicur SUPPLE. Telephone 5ee
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24

Henry's Delivery and Mes.
sengers. Phone $3.50.

let the Herald want 40 do youI
work.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24
CITY HAIL PAINTING
CONTRACT FOR N0NEMAN

O. g Nuuomau has bc.u awarded
'h, contract for painting the me-"
Uity hall rhc work viii begin az
one, Goa th, nremcu.s quarters.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24

TN, Ilu, OF Ar, Goods hciug shown
Dos Mr.. Newcomer 40 Tho Art SHOP
iH" ''H D." i'"u' ih' most 'ltId'li''
ever Hrs4sht tu A~iDu1I'rguc. The
,mur,Idp.. designs have been select
90 with especial care and are rraFiuS
-lL. uL-L-LL
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24

Christian Science Society uf Alnu.
puorIuc, y M. announces "a free
lecture GOA Christian Scirup. Dy VIRGIN
.U r|tTIcklor. g. s member cot the
BOARD ar Lcgturc-hlp uI ITO, Mother
church. Tho First church OF Christ.
Scientist. lu Boston. Mlssu,husctts.
Lecture to Dee delivered in EIhs opera
House. suuiay. oct goth. at 81
l.. NJ.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24

Let the Herald want ad Dc your
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-24

I-ense brOken-sce vanA.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
SAY LAMP KILLED wilmer
Witnesses Blame Falling Globe for
Boys Death in Auto Crash-Mor-
row Fut Under $1,000 Bail

That Ralph Wilmer, lad for whose
death Samuel Morrow is detained on a
charge of involuntary manslaughter,
died as the result of being struck by
an electric street lamp which fell from
its fastenings when an auto struck the
light pole, and not from being struck
by an automobile, was brought out at
the preliminary hearing given to Nor
row this morning by Alderman Sprout.
Judge McCarrell at noon directed the
Alderman to accept a $4,000 bond to
be furnished by Morrow. John +,
Dare, brother-in-law of the accused,
signed the required bond, and the de-
fcndant was released to await the ac-
ton of the Grand Jury.
The accident in which young Wilmer
was killed occurred at North and Sew
enteenth streets on November 6, last,
wien autos driven by Morrow and Ed
ward f. Miller, 2145 North Sixth
street, eollided. Witnesses to-day diff
fered in their testimony, some saying
Morrow 5 ear hit Miller's machine, and
others that the Miller ear was at fault.
One of the ears struck the light pole
and the lamp dropped, striking the Wit
mer boy, who, with two other children,
was passenger in the Miller car.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-31
State BUYS ORTIZ PLANT
Pays $1,000 for Property Including
Star Laundry and Jennings Fac
tory in Park Extension Zone

The Capitol Park Extension Commits
sion to-day closed its work for 1914
by acquiring the big manufacturing
plant owned by w. f. Orth at State
and West streets. The price was $71,-
600 and the State obtains property
with 100 feet on State street and a
depth of $50 along West street to
North alley. The property was taken
over at special meeting of the Com
mission this morning.
The Orth property contains the City
Star Steam Laundry, one of the largest
in the city; the Jennings Manufactur,
ing Company plant and other establish
ments in three and four-story build
ings. 1t is close to the Bethel A. NJ. +
church recently bought by the State.
In addition to this big purchase the
Commission has taken over in the last
few days six small properties in the
extension district. The State now has
title to 423 of the 527 properties in
the district.