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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
GETS ORDER FOR 1000 GUNS

Sharon, Pa, Nov. 30.-The prompt
ness of the Driggs-Seabury Ordnance
Company in filling an order calling for
several thousand Benet- t-Mercier rapid
firing guns for the French government
within the last three months, has
brought an order to the company call
ing for 200 additional machine guns
of this type, and several hundred six
pound rapid-fire guns, known in this
as mountain howitzers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
FORGING WORKS TO REOPEN

Northumberland, Pa, Nov. SO-
Northumberland Forging Company,
this borough's biggest industry, which
has been closed DOWN nearly all of
the time since the war started, has
announced that work would be re-
sumed in full and that it probably
would last all winter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
MRS. SUSAN BRINK is DEAD

Mrs. Susan Brink. aged 3S years, wife
home. 317 Hummel street. She is sur
vived bv her husband, a son, Seth Lebo
and daughter. Ruth. Funeral SER
vices will be held Thursday afternoon,
at o'clock, and the Rev. Clayton A.
Smucker, pastor of the Stevens Me-
mortal Methodist Church. will offici-
ate. Burial will be privately made in
the Paxtang Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
MOTHER OF NINE DIES

Mrs Mary M. WinEard, aged 62 years,
wife of George II. Wingard, died yes
terday at her home. 544 Woodbine
street She is survived by her husband
and nine children. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday evening, at 1880
the Rev George w. Hartman,
pastor of the ST. Johns Reformed
officiating. The body will be
day morning by Undertaken C. H. Mauk.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
-FOUR CAUGHT IN RAID

On a charge OF conducting a disor
derly house in South avenue, two men
and two women were held by Mayor
were arrested Saturday night by Ser
geant Page and Patrolmen Balthaser
and Owens. They gave their names
as James Epp. Oak Johnson, Margaret
Brown and Sarah Henry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30

C,orbjn nbo dfad Tb,rsdav n,ornine al
the Polytechnic hospital were held this
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Grace Backenstoss,
40S South Cameron street. Services
were conducted by the Rev. s. M. Rupp.
Burial was made in the East Harrisburg
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
DESK OFFICER RETURNS TO DUTY

Charles T. Fleck, day desk officer
at the police station, who has been off
duty for a week on account of illness,
returned to-day. officer Fleck had an
attack of congestive chills
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
ROBERT l.. sToUFFER is DEAD

Robert Leo Stouffer. aged 10 years.
died yesterday at the home Of his ma :
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Stouffer.
1897 Derry street. He is survived by
his parents and four brothers. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday after
noon, at o'clock; In the Fourth Street
officiating. Burial will be made in the
Camp Hill Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
MUSIC AT ELKs SERVICE
Will Feature Program at Annual Me
mortal Service at Majestic Next


mortal Service at Majestic Next
Sunday
An elaborate musical feature will
be a part of this years program at
the annual memorial exercises of Har-
risburg lodge, No. II, b. p. o. e. at
Majestic Theater Sunday afternoon
next The program will be completed
tomorrow night when the committee
will arrange final details. The princi-
pal speaker will be Adjutant General
Thomas j. Stewart. Admission to the
theater will be by ticket. Doors will
open at o'clock and the exercises will
start at 345. There will be no re-
served seats.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
MRS. GEORGE UMBERGER BURIED

FuEeral services for Mrs George
Umberger. of Williams Grove. who died
Friday morning at the Harrisburg hos
pital. were held this afternoon at 2
o'clock, the Rev. w. j. Schaner officiat-
ing. Burial was made in the Slate Hill
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
BURY MISS MCKEE TOMORROW

The funeral of Miss Edna r. Mckee,
who died at the cottage home of T.. ].
Wallis, Dauphn Heights will be held
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G.
Mckee. 116 South Thirteenth street The
Rev. Thomas S. Reisch will offlciate.
Burial will be made in the Paxtang
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
BOY DIES FROM WOUND

Hagerstown. Md. Nov. 80. - Max
Howard, Is years old, who was shotEsl
the stomach by Frank Norris, 1t is al
legged, while shooting at birds with a
rife on Thanksgiving Day, died at the
Washington County Hospital later from
his wound.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
MISS BUTLER DIES IN NEW YORK

Miss Blanche e. Butler, daughter of
Mrs. J. w. Butler. 1716 North Third
Funeral services will be held at the
home of her mother tomorrow after
noon, at o'clock. Burial will be prl-
vately made in the Harrisburg Gene
terry.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
WIFE OF POLICE CHIEF Ill

Colonel Joseph B. Hutchison was
not on duty to-day because of the i'll
ness of Mrs. Hutchison. Captain of
Police Joseph P. Thompson was act
ing chief. Mrs. Hutchison's condi-
tion was reported as slightly improved
this afternoon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
Is Styles Nainsook Gowns in
Gift Boxes: S1.OO to S295
D.. P. s.. Street Floor

An attractive Christmas display of dainty undermusns
packed in pretty boxes for gift giving There
to select FROM including fine nansooks trimmed insertion
and lace lace embroidery Medalon; embroidery
panels and rbbonfancy lace trimmed sleeves ST co. ST 20
81. go ST 80 to So. 80.
Embroidered Initial Gowns at ST 90
Nansook gowns with low neck, threequarter sleeves
Madeira embroidered yoke with nita uny lace edge trims
Nansook combinations trimmings lace or embroidery
insertion medallons; lace edge corset cover and
drawers, boxed Tor gift 81 90, 81 80 So 95
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
FIREMEN CONVENTION IN PITTS
RUTRGH

Notice has been received by local
fremen that the convention of the
State Firemen's Association will be
held in Pittsburgh next October. The
executive committee fixed the time and
date last Saturday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
FIRE BOX AT THIRD AND REEL
STREET

City Electrician Clark f. Diehl will
place a fire alarm box at Third and
Reels lane. The police patrol booth
now at Third and Woodbine streets,
will be placed at the same locality.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
WILLIAM H. KEEsEMAN DEAD

William II. Keeseman, aged 81 years,
died yesterday at his home, 1888 Bailey
street. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Bur
ial will be made in the Harrisburg
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30

Barney, of
of of
who -
Ellis
man, the A. LAM
be
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
RUSSIANS At
CRACOW FORTS
[Continued From First Pagel

Rotterdam, via London, Nov. 80,
1908 A. M.-The newspaper Mas
boda learns that Queen Elizabeth of
Belgium is confined to bed, her ILL
ness being due to overwork in the
Red Cross service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
CENSOR BEATS REPORTERS

By Associated Press
Boston. Nov. 3O.-The British
steamship Kabinga, captured by the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
CANADIAN CITIES RELIEVED
By Associnted PrcSt

BY Associated Press
Seattle, Wash, Nov. 30.-With' all
hve of the German cruisers in the Pa
ciiic accounted for in Southern waters,
the British cities of Victoria, Vancou-
yer and Prince Rupert have recovered
from the feeling of uneasiness which
prevailed when the Scharnherst,
Gneisenau, Leipzig, Dresden and Nu-
rnburg were reported at several places
in North American waters
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
STEVENS N. {. MEN
TO GET TOGETHER"
Session Tonight to Discuss Work
Mems Club to Meet
Soon

A "get together
meeting" will be call
ed by members of the
Mems Bible Class of
the Stevens Memorial
Methodist Episcopal
- Church this evening
tall at 7.30 o'clock. Gen
.H2I eral advancement of
Ma#" the church work will
."hN&S be discussed Plans
1, II O. ] are also under way
~ EWs Al ] for a meeting of the
3st.IH an 03E@ Mems Club, which
4A==HE ~ will be called in the
IN n near future by j..
tx A>scl.AE ;SxI Harris Bell, teacher
H. AIn.,t,, Ili LIZ. CtInrr
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
9Syss2:sMsceAHS SStgwM&
Gloves for Gift-Giving in
All Shades for All Occasions

New kid glove importations from Trefousse and
Perrin are now being shown for the benefit of gift
buyers. The showing includes gloves in all the
rect styles and shades for every occasion.
Among the gloves which recommend for gift
giving are these:
2-clasp $1OO kid gloves in 2-clasp gloves of sturdy
grey, white and black quality, TAM white grey and
Specially priced .... $50 black. Pair ....... $f %
2clasp gloves with self and Gloves of kid in prime
contrasting embroidery in qualities in self stitching and
white and black Pair contrasting embroderies. Pair,
S1.5O $1.75 1925
P. s,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
This List of Gift Furniture
Comprises Values That
Are Uncommon

There of staple articles of furniture that
bought early days of the Christmas
fraction of its actual former price of the invasion
the third floor by the Toy section
The following pieces must get out to give doll
contingent just arrived prices have lowered to
markably low basis
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
TO HOLD RUMMAGE SALE

of the Mems Bible Glass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28

men OF America, which means that the
lodge will be saved a great expense.
The Information comes from the de-
partment Of the interior.
The communication states that the
lodge will not be forced to erect a
fence around the tract OF sos acres of
land. which leads from the sanatorium
OF the order at Colorado Springs. Colo.
To the summit of a mountain nearby,
where the water supply for the insti-
tuition is secured.
The Woodmen secured a 99-year
lease on the tract. the provision being
that II shall be enclosed with a fence.
However. as the expense was consfd-
cradle the matter was taken before
Washington, ID. c., authorities and
subsequently the demand on the part
OF the government was relinquished.
The Waterman is located on Jne
tract OF land and the government
leased IL to the Woodmen gratis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
TOPROMOTE SANE
4TH CELEBRATION
Committees From Various Or
CARNATIONS VIII Aid in
Making Arrangements.

Plans for the sane Fourth OF July
celebration, which were originated by
the cisy commissioners when they ap-
propriated q sum of money as a nue.
leus for funds for the proper observ-
ance OF the day. will be fuTthered at d
meeting 20 be held 81 the y. v. c. a.
tomorrow afternoon
At this time members Of the ". r.
C., G. A r, Rock Island Business
Mems association and Rock Island Ro-
tary club will meet with Commissioner
Jonas Bear and arrangements will be
made.
Commissioner Bear has raised 5000
for the fund and needs about $50
more The organizations named above
viii assist the commissioner in the
work
The celebration will be held in the
afternoon OF the holiday at Long View
park Daylight fireworks will be on
display and since the celebration will
be 4 unique one. unusual interest IS
being taken in the event Commits
sioney Bear was appointed as represen-
iati7e OF the city officials 10 have
charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
LOCK is BROKEN;
MAN IS ARRESTED
Employe at Expo Park Ar
raigned Before Judge Kuehl
on Disorderly Charge.

E. G. Shattuck was arrested at Elk
position park this afternoon by Officer
johnson on a charge of having broken
into a suit case owned by Sam Kasoo-
sky, owner of the motordome at the
park.
He was arraigned before Justice of
the peace Carl Kuehl this afternoon
and after some testimony was taken.
the case was continued until o'clock
at which time additional witnesses
were to be introduced.
The suit case with the locks torn on
was shown Judge KuehL The war
rant charges disorderly conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
ELEVATED TANK
Is PROGRESSING
Steel for Framework Is Deliv-
cred at Reservoir Park
Ready for Erection.

The steel Orders for the frame work
OF the elevated tank under course of
construction at Reservoir park were
delivered at the latter place today and
work on the erection OF the frame will
commence Immediately.
The work on the elevated tank has
progressed rapidly. The concrete
have already been COM
pleted. The Rock Island Bridge &
Iron company has the contract for the
of the tank. which will
have a capacity of 100000 gallons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
ROADCOMMISSION
APPROVES PLANS
County Superintendent of High
way Wallace Treichler Re-
ceives OK. on Flooring.

County Superintendent OF Highways
Wallace Treichler this morning re-
ceived a communication from the ILL
nois state highway commissioners in
which they placed their official o. X
on the plans for the flooring of the
bridge over the Rock river at Hillsdale
and at Meredosia
The plans as made by Superintend-
ent Treichler provide for flooring of
creosote wooden blocks. 1t is expected
that the committee on roads and
bridges of the supervisors will immed-
lately advertise for bids for the work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
WILLS ADMITTED
BY JUDGE BELL
Last Testaments of Mrs. Mary
Mcknight and Charles w.
Ohine Are Passed on.

The will of Mrs. Mary Mcknight.
Reynolds, dated October %, 1913, was
admitted to probate by Judge B. S.
Bell yesterday. Under the terms of
the instrument James McCaw, a
nephew, is left land near Reynolds and
Mary Alice Clark, Margaret Elizabeth
Clark and John William Clark, all of
Aledo. are left the aggregate sum of
$1,000. while DR.. Hugh Meow, Lin
coin, Neb.: Henry Meow. Preemp-
ton; Paul Wadsworth, Milan, and
Joseph Wadsworth. Milan, all nephews,
were bequeathed 500 each. The rest
of the estate is left to Sarah Jane Nc
Connell, niece. who is named exc
cutrix. The will contains a provision
that if any of the heirs contest the
validity of the instrument, he shall
lose his interest in the estate.
Under the terms of the will of
Charles w. Ohline, Moline, dated
Dec. >, 1913, all of the estate is left to
the wife, Mrs. Sophia Ohline, who is
named executrix. In the will there is
an explanation of why the seven chill
dren who are left. were not remem-
bered: The reason why / have given
my entire estate TO my wife. is not be-
cause ! love my children less, but be-
cause II is for the best interests of my
wife and children and because / have
perfect confidence that my wife will /
take care of my children with any 1
property herein devised or bequeath- |
ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
ARE WITH MAYOR
IN HIS POSITION
Many Residents of New Terri
tory Inform That They Will
not Fight Annexation.

Mayor II. VI Schriver this morning
.peut considerable time in answering
telephone calls from residents in the
recently annexed portion OF South
Rock Island to this city. in which they
undertook 10 inform the mayor that
they we're in no way connected with
the demands made upon him by John
Campbell. who appeared with a resolu-
tioa signed by six people yesterday
morning asking free installation OF
water and sewer mains in that section
Of the city
The residents this morning also in
formed the mayor that they would not
feht annexation and referred to the
demands made as unreasonable. The
rraor which has been afiOat that the
petitioners wished 10 pay for the i'm
movement asked. and that the mayor
refused them. we're disCredited by that
Official this morning He stated that
he would be in a fine position IL he
would refuse TO install Improvements
which the property owners were desir-
Gus OF paying for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28

Los Angeles, Cal, was calling on old
Rock Island friends yesterday.
Mrs. Sophie Kurth and daughter,
Mrs. Albert Seidlitz, have gone to
Cleveland. Ohio. and Bradford, Pa, for
an extended visit.
Mrs. E. F. Power and Miss Jennie
Stroube returned to their home in
Augusta, KY, after spending a week
at the home of Mrs. A. z. Davis, SAT
Twenty-third street.
Mrs. Albert Weber Wadsworth,
who has been a guest at the New Har-
per since January. left last evening for
Chicago where she will join Mr.. Wads-
worth and from where they will go by
boat TO Mackinac Island and other
northern resorts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
ARRANGES LINE OF
MARCH FOR SATURDAY

Announcement was made today of
the line o. march OF the parade on
Decoration day. OrGsrs we're issued
BY Gele-a! Edward Kir:ilser. vn1 has
charge OF the plans. The line Of march
VIII be as follows. The parade Will be
formed al O'Clock at Third avenue
ana Fifteenth street. the start being
MADE promptly at $3.50. II will pro-
coed east on Third avenue 10 Twenti-
eth street, north on Twentieth street
10 second avenue and west on Second
70 Fourteenth street and then to court
house square.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
PERSONAL POINTS

George Fish OF Chicago was in the
city yesterday on business
Mrs. Edward L. Strate left today for
a two months visit with her parents
at Springfield. Mass.
Mrs Emily Shaffer has returned TO
her home in Sioux City after spend
ing several days with friends in the
city.
Mrs. Charles McHugh OF Chicago is
visiting at the home OF her mother.
Mrs. Sarah Crubaugh. 9O1 Third ave
nue..
Former Congressman George w
Prince, who has spent a year IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28

There are 100000 students enroll
ed in professional schools in the Unit
ed States this year, according to fig
ures compiled by the United States
bureau of education. OF these S5,102
are in endowed institutions; the re-
mainder in institutions supported
from public funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
SECOND HAND STORE is
CLOSED BY A CONSTABLE

The Jennings second hand store at
1923 Second avenue was closed this
afternoon by Constable D. J. Cleland
to satisfy a claim by the Davenport
Bedding company for s17s. against
Edward Simmons, former owner of the
place. II is claimed that Simmons vio-
lated the bulk sales law when he sold
the place without notifying the credit
ors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
EuneraI al MarY Rodendt.dt.

The funeral OF Mary Bodendtedt.
eight months old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred BodeEstedt. was held this
afternoon at $3.50 from the home, 405
Second street. Rev. F. J. Rolf had
char OF the services. Interment was
in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
MANY AIDED IN GETTING
WORK BY LOCAL OFFICE

Few who applied for work at the
Rock Island office OF the Illinois free
employment bureau during the week
ending May 16 were disappointed.
There were AZ male applicants and 81
were placed. while OF the 80 female
applicants. but two failed to secure
work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
OBITUARY
Funeral of Mrs. A. w. Stephenson.

The funeral of Mrs. A. w. Stephen.
son was held at Q o'clock this morning
from the Sacred Heart church. Father
c. p. O'NeilI had charge OF the services.
Interment was in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
PAINTED FOUNTAIN TO
CONFORM WITH BLOCK

Commissioner Jonas Bear explains
today that the reason he had the w. C.
nue. painted white, was in order that
II would conform to the general color
scheme of the 1900 block. Commits
sioner Bear has secured for the city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
Funeral Of Mrs. Henke.

The funeral OF Mrs. August J. Henke
was held at 2:3O this afternoon from
the home, 625 Thirty-eighth street.
Rev. PHI. wilhelm OF the German
Lutheran church had charge of the
services. Interment was in German
Lutheran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28

the American flag, which was placed
in the standard at the fountain and
will locate it there permanently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28

The funeral of Mrs. Carl Reinhardt
was held this morning at 8 o'clock
from St. Mary's church. Father Adolph
Geyer had charge of the services. In
terment was in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
NEED NOT BUILD A FENCE

h.W.A. officiis Receive News Concern
ing Sanatorium.
information has been received at
'Ae mead Offices OF the Modern Wood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28

Waists for warm weather.
Hundreds Of pretty waists. and new ones
are coming in every day. Plain tailored mod
els for those who prefer them, fussier ones
of lace and embroideries. You will find
models here at every price from CSC to S1o.
White waists at CSC
Made of voiles, batistes and crepes; some
embroidered in dainty colors; others lace
trimmed. Some have all-over embroidery
embodying all the latest style ideas; 9Sc.
Wash silk waists S1.9S
We are featuring splendid variety of i'm
ported japanese wash silk waists in white,
black and stripes; some are trimmed with
ruffles, others embroidery, and still others
are plain tailored models; S1.3S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-28
CITY CHAT

All the news all the time-TheArgus.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-17
Standards of Value.

A recent decision of a supreme
court jury in New York state fixed
the value of an interlocutor in min
strel show at $1,O55.42, says Life. This
gentleman was killed in railroad ac-
cident.
The interest on this sum at 8 per
cent, roughly speaking, is $50 year.
It is, therefore, interesting to learn
that there can be kind of standard
value fixed to the life of a public en-
tertainer.
The decision seems to be fair, as we
think it is generally conceded that the
end man in a minstrel show has a
certain value. He can probably make
us forget our troubles occasionally,
and is entitled to be worth at least $50
year.
But on this basis, how much is an
after-dinner speaker worth? Or, to
put it another way. how much should
we be willing to pay any railroad to
run over one?
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-17
Money in Autographs.

Autograph hunting sometimes
proves a profitable pursuit. A French
man of the last century. Ludovic Pic
ard, made a steady income out Of 1t
for some years His most successful
coup was accomplished with a letter
in which he posed as "one Of the I'M
appreciated who is meditating suicide
and seeks for counsel and aid In this
hour of sore distress" This effusion
drew a number of celebrities, includ.
ing Beranger and Heine. Lacordaire
sent ten closely written pages, which
were promptly converted into cash
Dickens also fell a victim, and took
the trouble to answer In French
Eventually Picard was shown up in
the press by Jules Sandeau, and had
to seek another occupation.