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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
LAKESHORE

A goodly number were out to the
weekly prayer meeting at the NJ e.
Chapel Tuesday evening.
A. w. Bangs and Omer Cunningham
are drawing large amount Of logs to
lake Massachusetts. 1t is expected that
they will be run to Oakland when the
ice goes out in the Spring.
Arthur w. Shaw was in Oakland on
business Tuesday.
Miss Edna Tillson has gone to New
York for short stay.
Master Everett Tillson Of Belgrade
Lakes has recently visited his grand
mother, Mrs. E. A. Tillson Of Lake.
shore.
Ned Field has just finished pressing
hay for Mrs. w. B. Manter.
Geo. w. Manter has recently bought
an automobile.
Rev. F. s. Truman, pastor Of the
M. E. church Of Oakland and Sidney
was calling on friends here Tuesday
The many friends of Geo. D. Swift.
who has been sick for a long time will
be glad to learn that he is much i'm
proved and is able to be out Of doors
on pleasant days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
SOLON

The remains Of the late Stephen Mer-
rill, who died suddenly last Saturday
at the home Of his son, Leon S. Merrill
in Orono, were brought to this place
and the burial services held at P. NJ.
Tuesday at the Congregational church.
Mr.. Merrill had passed his life on the
farm near this village, where he was
born SO years ago, and went six weeks
ago to Orono to pass the winter with
his son. His wife died several years
ago. Two sons and three grandchil-
dren survive. He had for many years
been a deacon Of the Congregational
church.
The village schools opened Tuesday,
after two-weeks vacation on account
Of so many cases Of grip.
George Cunningham, who has been
in poor health for about a year, died
Saturday. The funeral was held in the
NJ. E. church at P. M. Tuesday. The
Odd Fellows attended with their usual
ceremony. The burial was at North
Arson. Mr.. Cunningham was about 40
years old. A widow survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25

term on Tuesday Of next week. Feb. 20.
The George Washington Birthday sup
per at the Baptist church was we'll at
tended and much enjoyed. Tho decora-
tions of rooms and tables were patri-
otically beautiful. and the food was ex-
cellent and plenty. The young wait
resses in costumes Of revolutionary
days were very attractive. and proved
that fair womanhood can be as charm
ing in full dress as in modern reduced
style-more SO, some of US thought.
After the supper an informal entertain
ment OF songs. Rotations and stories
kept the company in cheerful patriotic
mood, and the whole pleasant event
closed with the singing Of America"
by all.
Next Sunday evening, Feb. p, at Z
o'clock the monthly union service will
be held in the Baptist church. Rev. A.
w. Frye will preach.
The thrilling drama Escaped from
the Law will be presented by the
Winslow Grange Dramatic Club. in Citi-
zen's hall, North vassalboro. on Tues
day evening. March Z, under the aus
pices Of the Ladies' Aid Of the Baptist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
ONE 6 HORSE BOILER AND Ef


agricultural use ut So. Gardiner station
about Feb. %. Price $3.50 per ton from
station. Address III. j. Weeks, X. F. d.
J, Richmond. febl9d1W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
New York Produce Market

New York, Feb. "a.
FLOCR-Easer: spring patents 615@65O;
590@615.
WHEAT-Spot weak; No. Durum 1864;
No. hard l2es: No. northern Duluth
!39 and No. northern Manitoba 146 3.4
fob New York.
CORN-Spot weak; No. yellow IS 3-4
GS6 Ia elf New York
OATS-Spot weak; standard 81 lao
81 3-4; No. white 50 1-445O ga.
PORk-Steady; short clear 2012250.
BEEF-Quiet.
LARDD-Easy: middle west e50@1O35.
BUTTER-Strong; receipts 1878; extras,
~ score. 35a: creamery. higher scoring, IS
@36a; firsts 32g35; seconds @A03l.
EGGS-Firm; receipts 1924; fresh gath
cred extras 25@25a; extra firsts 24a; firsts
23s@A; seconds 22I23; nearby hennery
whites fine to fancy 5000; nearby hem
merry browns 25A026a
POTATOES-Firm; Bermuda Dbl. 4@7.50;
southern 25@3OO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
Boston Produce Market

Boston. Feb. "a.
BEEF-Choice whole cattle 12a6l3.
SPRING BRAN-235OM24
BUTTER-Northern 331A: western 2A0
32a. S~
CHEESE-New York twins 1SA@1s.
CORN-Yellow S2a.
EGGS-Choice, hennery and nearby 2S0
@; western 23d26.
FLOUR-Spring patents 66o071O.
HAY-No. 1 grade 2650Q2750.
Handspring 1913
OATS-No. 2 clipped white 81.
PORk-Medium backs 275.
POTATOES-250Q265 per two-bu. bag.
SUGAR-Granulated, 20 Dbl, lots. 64O.
VEAL-SQ17.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
Chicago Produce Market

Chicago, Feb. "a.
Rumors that Ambassador Won Bern
storff was about to be handed his pass
ports smashed down the price Of wheat
today LAC. a bushel. In the collar
which was from an early advance, the
close was excited &C. to S 3-4c under yes
terday's finish, with May at 117a and July
at ia SIS Other leading staples, too, all
showed a decided setback-corn / lao
3-sc. to los, oats &c. and provisions 12sc
to Csc,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
Classified
Ad Rates

rour lines Is words to a ''ne)
., 25 word. or less cost 1se. for
a.. issue, zoe. for three and SOC.
...1 week. Pro rata price will
~. :. charged for advertisements ex'
.I;no four lines. In sending by
CO.. .;, snelose stamps with order,
"' eh,roes are too small to open
accounts.
Tn. Journal does not knowing
~ accept any fraudulent advertis'
n. Of any kind. The journal will
investigate promptly and visor'
ou,Iy every claim from any per-
~. who has been in anyway de-
lived or mistreated through an
.~.rino an advertisement. Tho
,ou,naI will thank its readers to
s,;no to its attention any failure
=, The part Of an advertiser to
n.k. GOOD his promises. It is the
h.Gef Of this paper that an ad-
v.,tiser serves his own interest
b.,. only when he serves tho pub.
lie best. II you are not satisfied
,.II the Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
UNITY

The Maplewood Lumber Co. is put
ting in ice for the Turner Center
Dairying Association and for the H.
P. Hood & Son creamery.
The Rebekahs held a special meet
ing Tuesday evening to exemplify the
degree work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago, Feb. a.
HOGS-Receipts 1900: weak: bulk S2C6
s10aS55; rough slo@s20: pigs 65O@75o
CATTLE-Receipts 10000; steady; native
beef steers 6S5195O: stockers and feeders
565@770; cows and heifers 325@S25; calves
S5CQ1l25.
sHEEP-Receipts 11.ooo: strong: wethers
S00@S75; ewes 575@S75; lambs 925@1135
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
FARM FOR SALE

One mile from Waterville. containing 90
acres, As in field, the rest in
pasture and wood lot; beautiful
pine grove; bounded 100 rode on
smile pond: good fishing: 20 nice cottage
lots; gravel pit that is worth all 1 ask
for the farm; stone quarry of face rock;
cuts so tons of hay; the finest set of
farm buildings in Maine, new last year;
electric lights. steam heat. hot and cold
water in house; bath room; IL nice rooms;
plenty Of wood for farm use. Pasture
for 20 cows: less than one mile from
Maine Central Railroad station; about
quarter Of mile from one Of the. finest
High schools in Maine. Inquire of c. W.
Hussey, Waterville. feb22d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
Farms

We can sell your farm or city property.
If you intend to sell your place this
spring list it with us now. Write and
tell US what you have, or call and talk
less property is sold. Good bargains in
large or small farms. Maine Farm
Agency. Room 10. Augusta Trust Bldg.
Tel. 924-W, Augusta, Maine. feb19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25

gotten or misprized by those who
shared it.
Funeral services will be held in the
village church Thursday afternoon at
one O'Clock and burial will be in the
family lot In the South Royalston
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25

Frank Wood Of Everett, Mass. has
been the guest of his brother. w. F..
Wood, the past week.
Mrs. L. H. Moshel who has been
very ill with pneumonia, is improv-
ing.
P. w. Clark is in Belfast working
for the Central Maine Power Co.
Lyle Stevens Of Bangor was a Wei
tor Monday in town
Geo. Reynolds, who had the mfsfor-
tune to lose his eye. Is getting along
nicely.
F. NJ. Fairbanks as business visi-
tor Wednesday in Belfast.
Miss Laura Hunt. who is teaching
in Waterville. IS lassing the week at
home.
Guy Winters Of Dixmont was a
week end guest Of friends in town.
J. H. Farwell Of Rockland was a
business visitor recently in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25

Humers Come 70 the Surface in the
spring as in no other season. They
don't run themselves all off that way.
however. but mostly remain in the sys-
tenn. Hoods Sarsaparilla removes
them, wards of danger. makes good
health Sure.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
New York Sugar Market

SuGAR-Raw easy; centrifugal 502G5O5:
molasses 425a42s; refined steady Futures
were quiet and featureless. The close
was steady. unchanged to one point low
er. Sales 140O tons. July 422, Sept. 4s2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
New York Money Market

New York. Feb. "A.
Sterling: sixty-day bills 4.71a. demand
4.76 5-16, cables 476s; francs. demand SSH
cables 5.s6a; marks, demand 73a. cables
73s; kronen. demand 12a. demand 13a: guild
ers, demand 42s. cables Az: lres, demand
6.69. cables SIS; rubles, demand 80, ca
bles 321.
Bar silver 81
Mexican dollars 43a.
Government bonds strong.
Railroad bonds heavy.
Time loans steady: 60 days 2a62s, 30
days q, six months 3.
Call money steady; high 2, low Il, rul-
ing rate II. last loan 2, closing bid Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
Capt. John 8. Chandler Of eueksport.

Capt. John s. Chandler retired mas
ter mariner. died Wednesday at his
home at North Bucksport, aged 10. He
began going to sea when 10 years old
and was captain at 10 years. He
made several voyages in whalers and
was long in the West India. Southern
and coasting. trade. retiring after so
years a master mariner. A widow,
three daughters and two sons survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

AMERICAN MAN AGE 20, HIGH
gusta. Capable Of filling good nosition
Also used to all kinds Of mechanical
work. Good references Address F. ].
l., care kennebec Journal. feb23d2ts
~ a YOUNG GIRL A PLACE 70
40 light housework in a small family.
Address Wanted" care Kennebec Jour
10: feb1Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
Leroy Knight

Leroy Knight died at the State hos
pital at Augusta Monday. The remains
were brought homo Tuesday and the
funeral was held Thursday afternoon
at the residence, Few. Mr.. Wall Of
Boothbay officiating and F. M. Fair
banks having charge Of the arrange
ments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
Agents Wanted

A16NTS TO SELL PARKER'S
Guaranteed hosiery. best on the market
liberal commissions. an onnortunity for
shose who want to make money Write
Ior particulars. w. L. S., No. Sc Gilman
St. Portland, Me- feh25d6ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
Rubber Stamps, Etc.

OUR STAMP SHOP GOODS FILL
the needs Of business men. and are
adaptable to individual uses. Get the
Rubber Stamp habit. Catalog on request.
Tap Stamp Co.. s Capitol St.. An.
Rnata- Mama fehldtl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
For Sale-Real Estate
OF OVER 100 ACRES

FARM OF OVER 100 ACRES
situated in Waldoboro, minutes walk
to school, r. F. D.. telephone connec-
ton, Il miles to railroad station abund-
ance of wood. good buildings, and one
of the best BURBERRY farms in Lincoln
county. Address S. E. j., care kennebec
journal. feb25d1wk"
CvER &C ACRES OF BEST LAND. A
good hay barn. SO rods on electric car
line. Short miles above Fairfield viii
lage. Further information on inquiry. E.
G. Lowe, Fairfield, Me. feb26dtf
CALF CRNiA LITTLE SUBURBAN.
farms near Los Angeles for sale, suitable
for poultry. fruit and garden. Easy pay
ments Write E. X. Waite. Shawnee.
Okla. feb24d3ts
FREE FARM CATALOGUE-UPO
written request we will mail you our
1916 spring list of farm bargains. The
best trades ever offered in farm proper
ties in this section. Harlow & Thurston,
II Court St. Auburn. Me. feb19dtf
FARMS FOR SALE IN LINCOLN CO.
square deal guaranteed, buy direct of
owners, one fully equipped. IS acres, new
house, stock and tools, s2700. Others at
good trade. Inquire Geo. c. Erskine.
Alma, Me. feb22d7t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
ARM WITHOUT BUILD.

80 ACRE FARM WITHOUT BUILD
ings. Is acre farm with barn, near car
line and Bangor road; IS acre farm with
car line. H. B. Sawyer Farm Agency,
3S5 Water street. Augusta. Me. Tel. So1-W.
augNdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25

only three miles out. main road, dandy
set of buildings, and for quick sale will
ing Is head stock, horses, full set farm
ing tools. More than hay enough to car
ry stock and some to sell. Ice all in,
years wood, nothing like this ever before
and terms Think this over then act. II
Z. Foote. Winthrop, Maine feb19dSt"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
IN OAKLAND. MAiNE-a poul

IN OAKLAND, NAMES DOUBLE
houses 6 tenements of six rooms and
bath each, electric lighted; cemented cell
lars. Erected 1913, in first-class repair
A good income property. Address Fors-
ter Mfg. Co.. Dixfield. Me. feb17d13t"
FARMS LARGE AND SMALL WITH
good buildings. on good roads and near
city markets. H. B. Sawyer Farm
Agency. 1886 Water street. Augusta, Me
Tel S01-W. aug21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25

Boston Stock Market.
BOSTON RAILROADS.
b. & NJ. .................. A 44A A A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS 5000 1900,
PAINTERS AND pAPERHANGERS
GOO MIXER AND Transfer
HERE'S CHANCE TO LEARN! 1!

?ittr different trades Wages, room,
board. railroad ticket furnished by some
Of 81 Cooperative Propositions" Write
Alils Owen tall, Boston. Mass.
e. LIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25

A FEW OF THE e. L. COLCORD
strain of pure blooded White Wyandotte
cocherels for sale. A. F. Long, Farming
dale, near Loudon Hill. feb23d2t~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25

LOTS FOR SALE-ON JOHNSON.
Cushman, Drew. and Pike SITS. Not the
little pinched city lots with barely room
for house, but high suburban lots, each
containing 5000 square feet. Near good
school and electric road. The public ser
vice of city water, gas and electric lights
available for each lot. J. r. Townsend.
Augusta, Maine. s1s Water st. House
Telephone Gay. jly1ldtf
GOING TO BUY A FARM THIS
spring? Write A. II. Hunt. r. 36, Oak
land. Me-. if you want to get bargain.
feb1d-mOs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25

HOUSE AND g. WITH ONE
sold at once. Price $500. Apply to Amos
II. Higgins. Opp. Hotel North. Augusta.
feb5dtf
HOUSE LOTS LOCATED ON
Cedar and Middle streets. Inquire of F.
w Libby, 81 Cedar st. sept11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
ABLE BODIED MEN. GOOD EYE

sight, for !rcmen ana brakemen on rail
nads in Augusta vicinity; Slo0-sl2o
monthly, Experience unnecessary An
sTer by mail in English, hallway Assoc
cation. care Journal, Augusta, Me.
fpbSlSVs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25

PIANO $4,000 UPRIGHT, SLIGHT
ly used, fine condition. Sale price sl15OO.
c. A. Drawn Piano Co., Gardiner. Me.
fehC4d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25

poser of "Vaise June.' at cents per
copy, 10 cents by mail. This offer fos
one weel. only. Melville Smith Sen,
foh1od1u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-25
For Sale-MiscellaneOus

PIANo-$275yo0 PRIGHT. SALE
price sl45oo c. A. Drawn Piano Co., Gar
diner Me. feb4d3t
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-02
Central City Banks
Controlled at Home

CENTRAL CITY. Eeb,. May i.--tspe
ciall-Following tho return Of J. W.
Yieregg. cashier OF the Farmers State
bank, 10 this city, after an outing Of
several weeks IN California, announce
ment Is made that he. Charles G. Nc
Endree of Cheyenne. Wyo; George A.
Agnow Of this place. and II. J. Templin
Of Palmer have secured from Clay Rob.
inson e. Company the controlling interest
In tho Farmers State bank OF Central
city and the Palmer State bank at
Palmer. this county.
Charles c. MoEndree who for five
years past has been associated with the
Stockholders National bank at Cheyenne,
a Clay Robinson & Company institution
viii return with his family 10 Central
City the first Of July. This means that
these two banking institutions will In
the future be under tho sole direction
and management. OF home parties.
Mr. McEndree was formerly asso=
eiated with the Farmers State bnnlt here
for number OF years. Mr.. Vleregg is
cashier at the present time Mr. Agnew
Ia assistant cashier, and Mr.. Temnlin
Ia cashier Of the Palmer bank
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-02
Hard Coal Miners
Win Fine Victory

NEW YORK. Mpy Wage conces.
slons which would increase the anthraci
mine workers pay roll by approximately
10000 In the next four years. arc Of
fered In the tentative agreement reached
early today by a Joint sub-eommlttoo Of
operators and miners, II whs learned 10
night The agreement. II was predicted
BY both sides In all probability will 10
aecepted by tic Tri District board repre-
senting tho miners at their meeting here
tomorrow
Representatives Of the miners declare /
here tonight that the now agreement
which will cover n four-yonr period
''fneans the biggest triumph IN point on
concessions ever obtained by the miners. 4"
The operation for the first time have
granted to tho miners the right 10
organize for lettering conditions IN the
eoal fields, the leaders asserted
The Increase m wnRes virtually amounts
TO ibh per cent for day workers, accord !
Ing to miners. who pointed ont that tho
granting Of tho demand for mn clght-honr
instead Of nineshour work day added
w per cent 10 the per cent for day
workers. and tho per cent increase for
contract miners embodied In the proposed
new contract
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-02
Hughes Would Only
Have to Say Word
to Be Nominated
0rfom staff corresnondent.l

LINCOLN. May i.-fHpeclal. l-,iustiee
Charles u. Hughes Of New York would
be the choice Of the republicans Of that
state for the republican nomination for
the presidency without the question Of n
doubt II he would let II be known that
he would accept II nominated This n
the opinion Of A. W. Proctor Of the
municipal research committee OF New
York who II here visiting his sister. MRS
d. IT, Ncwcomb al the Llndell hotel.
Mr.. Proctor says that should the re-
publican convention select Judge Hughes
by practically unanimous vote he
would certainly accept. but feels that the
Judge r. In q position where he cannot
very we'll make any REORGANIZATION state
menta.
Root has a considerable following In
New York. gB docs also Mr.. Roosevelt
but IN the opinion Of Mr.. Proctor neither
of them would stand much show Of win
ming we're II absolutely known that Mr.
Hughes would accept the nomination II
rendered him.
Mr.. Proctor IL a graduate Of Creighton
university at Omaha, and Of Columbia,
and has Just completed and filed his
report of the city service survey Of New
York City and IN now on tour Of ulno
of the middle states visiting the state
capitals and making extensive surveys.
lie left here today but will return later
10 look after matters in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-02
Nebraska
PARTY
LIKELY TO EXPIRE
Too Few Votes Registered Up to
Date to Give 1t Legal Right
on Ballot.
BRYAN SILENT OVER HIS SHARE

~ run u gkNll AbIItHHHHuEHtsF .
LINCOLN, May. Especial l-oreat
gobs Of silence were IN evidence around
tho office OF the mayor Of Lincoln today
about tho proposition whether Mayor
Charles W. Bryan viii accept the popliiat
nomination for governor should the
counties Of Douglas and Lancaster con-
tinuo 10 increase his majority as the
nominee Of that party for governor.
TIE returns show that the Lincoln
mayor received iS4 votes on the populist
ticket and Neville i0t. This Ia q very I'M
portant piece Of political information. as
II II for tho first time In the history Of
tho popuist party since the day II funsd
with the democratic party that anybody
has botn able 10 discover how big n fne-
tor the popullBts cut In Nebraska elec-
lions.
Secretary a. Y. Walrath Of the popullat
state committee knows Just how much of
party he has. n discloacs that the
party has no right on tho ballot, az the
statute requires that = party shalt cast
] per cent Of TIE total vote in orde1 to
have place on the ticket, AZ the fast
election the total vote Of the state WaB
1884 and In order to have a legal place
on the ballot party would have to cast
about ten times the number of votes cuHt
by tho populist party att he primary.
James Pearson II shown 70 be the p0pu.
list candidate for lieutenant governor, the
vote standing, Pearson. ILL tanning. ~.
and Edgar Howard, H.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-02
Stand Holding
$50 Singers Falls;
Four Persons Hurt

GRAND ISLAND, Nebo May i-(spe-
cial Telegram, )-Ncarly 300 young men
and women were on specially built
seating stand In final rehearsal for the
evening program Of the May festival Of
music. when the stand gave q warning
crack and collapsed. Director Walter
Damrosch Of the New York symphony
orchestra. surmising the danger. spoke
sssuredly 10 the chorus and asked the
members TO degcend, one by one. He
had scarcely concluded tho warning
when. with crash. the supports Of tho
seats collapsed with all Of the singers.
Luckily only four persons were slightly
injured, though one young woman was
buried 10 hor mock in the wreckagc. Tho
most serious injury Is broken or
sprained ankle. and. 80 far ~ known.
only one victim has been taken 10 hos.
pital. Tho singers attribute tho fact
that panic was averted and that no more
were injured to the GOODNESS Of Mr.,
Damrosch and the quick assistance Of
the members N the orchestra who were
on the solid stage in front Of the tenn
porary seating.