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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
RUSH MEASURES
TO GUARD TRADE
when WAR ENDS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-The first
of the legislative measures designed
to protect American exporters against
European competition at the end Of
the present war will be pressed for
passage tomorrow in the house by
Representative Webb. of North Caro-
lima, chairman of the committe on
judiciary.
This measure, known as the Webb
export trade bill, permits the forma-
tion Of common selling agencies for
the foreign trade Of the United States
while at the same time placing such
associations beyond the operation Of
the Sherman antitrust law
Chairman Webb is prepared to COM
bat every effort to sidetrack his
proposition at the session now draw
ing to close.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
BULCARS START
STRUGGLE With
CREEK TROOPS

SALONIK1. Aug. 24.-In their ef-
forts to throw a line of strong de-
fensive works all the way across
Eastern Greece from Lake Theinos to
the Bulgarian frontier, the Bulgarians
have precipitated general engage
ment with Greek troops which is still
in progress near the struma valley.
French forces of General Sarrail's
command. are bombarding the Bull
garian entertainments on the Struma
river line. A fresh wave of popular
sentiment In favor of the allies is
sweeping Greece particularly so be-
cause the Bulgarians have undertaken
the occupation of Greek territory
which Germany and Bulgaria are said
to have promised not to violate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24

Whether or not Dublin will retain
its identity as town depends largely
on the success of the petitions for the
forming of a new joint school dis
trict Of parts Of three surrounding
townships.
Citizens of Posey township, Fayette
county, Dudley township, Henry coun-
ty, and Jackson township; who live
within a three mile radius Of Dublin,
have petitioned their trustees to grant
the establishment Of a new school
district of the territory OF the historic
town and that the school be located IN
Dublin.
Trustees Refuse Transfers
The petition originated when, the
trustees Of Fayette and Dudley town.
ships refused to grant transfers to
the children in their townships who
wished to attend the Dublin schools
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24

It was reported today that the
county commissioners have incor-
porated in the budget which they have
prepared to present to the county
council at the September meeting, ap-
propriations to cover the construction
of slanting Main street bridge.
For some time it has been known
that the commissioners have been in
favor of slanting structure, but that
to make sure that they would make
no mistake in erecting bridge which
will be left to future generations,
they postponed definite action.
After hearing all the arguments
presented by both level and slanting
bridge advocates. they have not
changed their opinions.
If the appropriation is approved by
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
ZEPPELIN RAID
ENGLISH COAST

LONDON, Aug PA Zeppelin
raided the east coast early today but
inflicted no damage and no casualties
resulted from the attack
The war office stated that the hos
tile airship crossed the coast about
midnight, remaining over English soil
for about an hour. A number of in
cendiary and high explosive shells
were dropped but most of them fell
in open fields doing no damage. Short
ly before I o'clock the Zeppelin flew
out over the North sea.
During its visit the airship was
heavily bombarded by high angle guns.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24

Employees OF the city system of the
Terre Haute, indianapolis and East,
ern Traction company were prepared
this afternoon to go before General
Manager Jefferies and ask for better
pay. The present scale ranges from
10 to 23 cents an hour, regulated by
the number of years motorman or
conductor has been in the employ OF
the company.
The men have made no demands,
and are not threatening a strike, but
have put the proposition of a living
wage squarely up to General Manager
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24

rear guard for him. Suddenly his
peace of mind was disturbed when a
chautauqua cop stepped in front of him
and brusquely remarked, you're under
arrest"
What for?" questioned the aston.
ished bank official.
Because them kids with you has
just tore down an advertising sign"
"All right. I'll stand good for them"
"All Of you are going to get ride"
said one of the chautauqua guard
ians, whereupon three of the eleven
members of Mr. Seekers escort exc
cuted skillful retreat.
Next kid that worms away frc.A
[Continued On Page Twelve.I
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
EmPl oyERS REACH Tentative
BASIS FOR STRIKE AGREEMENT:
settlement SEEMS MORE CERTAIN

President Wilson and to the repre-
sentatives of the Four Brotherhoods,
it became apparent that the negotia-
tlons had assumed definite form and a
spirit of optimism pervaded the par
ties to the controversy The belief
was general everywhere that strike
will be averted.
The tentative basis of agreement
satisfactory to the workers was SUBJ
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
HARKNESS LEAVES $500
ESTATE IN BROOKLYN

William Harkness, who died here
September 13, 1914, left property to
the value of $500 in Brooklyn, N.
Y, in addition to $156 in collected
rents. This word was received here
today and amount represents the ap-
praisal of the transfer tax state ap-
praisers. In accordance with the pro-
visions of the will which was drawn
by A. c. Lindemuth, this, with the
$1,000 house and lot will be divided
between five nephews and nieces who
live in New York and Georgia, and
between a grandniece and grand
nephew.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
pENR0SE RESUMES
WAR ON EMERGENCY
REVENUE MEASURE

WASHINGTON, Aug. Ex-senator
Penrose of Pennsylvania, took up his
cudgel and renewed his assault on the
administration emergency revenue bill
when the senate re-convened today.
He continued his plea for more dras-
tic legislation against dumping and
for stronger retaliation against for
eign combinations to boycott Ameri-
can commerce.
Several more speeches are to be
made on the revenue bill and indica-
tions are that the senate will not be
able to begin voting on amendments
before tomorrow
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
WILL SEEKER AND BEN ROSTS GANG
Give SPECIAL NUMBER AND Get RIDE
NOT ON 1916 CHAUTAuQUA PROGRAM

Benny Rost and his gang, now re.
siding at the Chautauqua white city,
have absolutely no use for signs so
they went on sign demolishing raid
last night and-well, what happened
is the pet topic of conversation at the
chautauqua today.
They all got pinched as did W. c..
Seeker, cashier of the Second Nat
ional bank, who championed the boys
cause; got free ride in the police
patrol and, in the end, triumphed
over their enemy three special chau-
tauqua policemen.
Placed Under Arrest
Mr.. Seeker started out for a quiet
stroll with the youngsters, who formed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
PLANES FALL

LONDON, Aug. 24.-Germany re-
ports that two German aeroplanes,
which engaged in battle with French
airmen within the German lines. over
Nesle, fell to the ground and the
occupants of both were killed, says
Central News dispatch from Amster-
dam today.
Five allied machines flew over Olsen
suburb Of Verviers, dropping bombs
and all escaping undamaged.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
FOULkE CITES SEANEY
TO QUARANTINE LAWS

Following statements made by Coun.
ty Commissioner Seaney relative to
quarantine laws and new tubercu-
losis hospital. William Dudley Foulk
has addressed the following letter to
Mr. Seaney:
Dear Sir:
The Palladium last night says:
Investigation has revealed that
there are no quarantine laws in Ind
lana by which patients can be forced
to enter county tuberculosis hospit-
ais"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
ENGLAND REPORTS
DEUTSCHLAND BACK

LONDON, Aug. 24.-The German
merchant submarine, Deutschland,
which arrived at the mouth of the
Weser river on Wednesday, was
slightly damaged, says an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from The Hague
today. The eastward voyage from
Baltimore to Germany was made in
twenty-three days. A German wire
less dispatch picked up on the Eng
lish coast said that all the members
of Capt. Paul Koenig's crew were
we'll
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
G. G. P. WILL MEET
ON SEPTEMBER Il

Walter Bossert Republican district
chairman for the Sixth district, has
changed the date for the meeting of
the district organization in Rushville
from September Is to September H.
The reason for the change is be-
cause the Republican Editorial meet
ing conflicts. James P. Goodrich, Re-
publican candidate for governor, and
Harry S. New, candidate for United
States senator, will speak at this dis
trict meeting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
BREMEN'S TENDER
SLIPS FROM DOCK

BOSTON, Aug. 24-Under cover Of
fog the steamer Whitehead slipped
away from its wharf in East Boston,
at 4:20 o'clock today, nearly six hours
ahead Of the expected time and start
ed to New London, Conn. At New
London 1t is said the Whitehead is to
serve as tender for the long-awaited
German U-boat Bremen
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24

Let us see how this is. First as to
Richmond: If you will turn to Sec
tion 8655 of the Revised Statutes you
will find that the Common Council Of
every city shall have power to enact
ordinances for the following purposes.
Among these is the 18th clause, which
you will find on page 524.
ITO establish quarantine regulations
and to authorize the removal or con-
finement of persons having infectious
or contagious diseases. For the pur-
[Continued On Page Five.]
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
GERMANS POUND
S0MME FRONTS

PARIS, Aug. 24.-German troops on
the Somme front are still hammering
away at the French positions south
of the river.
Following a severe bombardment
that lasted all day Wednesday the
Germans delivered a hand grenade
attack in the sector of Soyecourt at
the southern extremity of the Somme
front, but it was repulsed, the French
war office announced in it's official
communique today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
SAY: HAV'A HEART;
HOT WAVE COMING
There is no rest for the wicked.

There is no rest for the wicked.
This is well established fact, and
we don't like to have it proved so
often. Another substantiating bit of
evidence for the old saw will arrive
in Richmond in about 48 hours in the
shape of hot wave. The tempera-
ture will reach 80 degrees at least and
will probably go higher
When asked how long it will last
w. E. Moore, the weatherman. made
no reply. He's quit talking about
that
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
NEGRESS, AGE 49,,
OLDEST SuFFRAG|S1

CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-Chicago laid
claim today to possessing the Oldest
suffragist extant.
She is Mrs. Harriet King, negress,
VINO registered as being 113 years old.
According to the aged woman she was
born in slavery in 1903. She came
here about two years ago from North
Carolina.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
BLANKET AND SUN
HATCH EIGHT CHICKS

EATON, O., Aug. 24.-An old
hen owned by Mrs. Harry May, Of
Camden, died two days before a
setting Of eggs were scheduled to
hatch. The eggs were wrapped In
a blanket and placed in the sun,
and eight chicks came from tho
shells.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-Through
/ maize Of conferences, proposals and
counter proposals the negotiations to
avert the threatened railroad strike
this afternoon gradually worked their
way toward a conclusion.
After tentative basis of agreement
worked out by the committee Of rail-
way presidents in charge of the nego-
tiations, had been communicated to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
SLANTING Span ESTIMATE
CONTAINED IN BUDGET

the county councilmen in their next
meeting it will be possible to let the
contract this fall.
After considering the wishes and
the welfare of the public in general
and the benefits which could be de-
rived from both types of bridges, the
commissioners are of the opinion that
they would be best serving the county
through voting in favor of a slanting
bridge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24

FLAG OF JAPANESE
ROUTS OLD GLORY
ON SHIPPING BOATS

WASHINGTON, Aug. "a. The
American flag has almost completely
disappeared from the Pacific coast,
while Japanese shipping has advanced
until more than half the tonnage of
tine western ocean now is in the hands
of the Orientals.
This situation, brought about by the
European war, has been confirmed by
special investigation of trans-Pacific
shipping.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24

of war entered the port Of Baltimore
in the night time. Eight war ships
cruised of the American coast
"The first part of our homeward
voyage was made through stormy
weather but our ship proved sea-
worthy. During the whole voyage of
4,200 miles we sailed under water only
a distance Of 100 miles"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24

Forecast for Wayne County by W.
e. Moore-Fair tonight and Friday.
Warm wave.
General Conditions-Cool wave Is
now covering that portion OF the
United States east OF the Mississippi
river. There is temperature Of SS de-
grees in Montana and Dakota. The
Weather is clear everywhere except
in far southeast
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24

mitted to the general conference Of
railroad presidents by the committee
which tromed it.
While the committee believes the
plan would be finally accepted by the
conference it is apparent that opposit.
ion to the settlement basis particular.
ly from the executives of the western
roads would be spirited and would
cause delay.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
RACES AUTO; is DEAD.

KNOX. Ind, Aug. 24.-Mrs. Will
liam P. Fletcher, of this city was
probably fatally injured last night
when in racing with another driver
her husband lost control of his carr
which plunged over an embankment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
GERMANY TO GET
FIFTH WAR LOAN

THE HAGUE, Aug. 24.-The Ger
man government has begun to spread
propaganda in favor of the new Ger
man war loan-the fifth-which will
be launched about September 4. The
subscription list will close a month
later. The loan will pay per cent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
PRICE SUIT DISMISSED

The suit of the Benjamin Price com
pany against Eta Smith and Eugene
Smith for the collection of note of
500 was dismissed from the circuit
court today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
STAuNCH DUBLIN FIGHTS TO RETAIN IDENTITY;
LOSS OF SCHOOL means HISTORIC TOWNS DEATH
AND ULTIMATE ABSORPTION BY CAMBRIDGE CITY

Dublin Joined in because Of the agi.
tation made by Cambridge City to
have a large township school erected
in that town This would mean that
TContinued On Page Twelve.1
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
TORPEDO BOAT DAMAGED

BERLIN, Aug. PA large Russian
torpedo boat is reported to have been
badly damaged Tuesday by an ex.
plosion off the coast of Courland.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24

which are much closer than the
schools in their own townships. The
new law, increasing rates on all trans
fers in responsible for the trouble.
Jackson township people living near
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
100000 GET CROSS

BEDLIN, Aug. 24.-The Vossiche
Zeitung states that $4,000 iron crosses
have been distributed since the out
break of the war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-24
Weather Forecast

For Indiana by the United States
Weather Bureau-Fair tonight and
Friday Warmer tonight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20
BISCUITS Are HIS ALIBl
IN might RIDER" CASE

The tangled tale of trouble in
the North River country pursued
its knotted and inextricable way
Wednesday morning in federal
court. The case presents an in
tricate study in relationships.
Mrs. j. N. Howard, wife of one
of the defendants, and mother of
another, and whose daughters
married Homer f. Blaine, Enoch
billiard, Pearl Roberts and Claude
Vanderpool, was on the stand
Wednesday morning.
Who's Who.
Mrs. Stella Dale, another wit
ness, is a sister of Ernest and
Walter Burke, and sister-in-law
of Trenton Twidwell.
Mrs. Twidwell, who was also
called, is a sister of the Burke
boys.
James Simmons, deputy sheriff
of Pacific county, one Of the de-
PENDANTS, was on the stand in his
own behalf.
He testified that he was at
home sick on the night Mrs. Ross
was taken from the county.
His remembrance was clear on
this point, he said, because on the
night previous he had had conn
pany at his cabin, and had made
some biscuits for a midnight
lunch. his wife being absent
teaching school. and the biscuits
had finished him." so that he
was sick on the night of the raid.
His 17-year-old boy, James Cor
don Simmons, corroborated him.
Women Testify.
Previous testimony Of Mrs. W.
D. Mccormick was attacked, both
by recalling Mrs. Mccormick, and
by the testimony of other wit
nesses. Mrs. Stella Dale, testi-
fled that Mrs. Mccormick had
told her she recognized no one but
Howard in the gang who brought
Mrs. Ross to her home on the
night of the raid.
Mrs. Twidwell told of similar
conversation. Mrs. Enoch billiard
said Mrs. Mccormick had told her
ST she had known who those peo-
pie were she would have made
them lie right down in the mud
and take off their masks"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20
BRIDE TAKES POISON

AS the elimination of a bitter
quarrel with her husband, Mrs.
Grace Smith, age 26, wife of Roy
Smith, travelling salesman, 1914
South j street, attempted suicide
at 10:45 Tuesday night by swal-
lowing several tablets of per-
manganate of potash.
A speedy trip to Tacoma Gen.
eral hospital in the police ambu-
lance, and prompt action by DR..
Monzingo, saved his life.
Mrs. Smith was reported so
much improved Wednesday that
she would be able to leave the
hospital late in the afternoon.
Smith is employed by the Inde-
pendent Bottling works. He re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20

turned from a trip on the Taco
ma Eastern line Tuesday evening,
but did not reach home for two
hours afterwards, according to
the story told Detective John
Strickland, who investigated.
An argument between husband
and wife ensued, in which hot
words were passed. Suddenly
losing control of herself, Mrs.
Smith rushed from the room. Re-
turning, she staggered into a
ehair,a nd managed to tell her
husband that she had taken poi
son. He promptly called the
police.
The Smiths have been married
less than a year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20

Demand Of negro pickers In the
south that their wages be paid to
them In silver SO they can hear
their money Jingle has caused a
shortage of 100000 in nickels.
dimes and quarters in st. Louis
subtreasury. Many negroes de-
mand that their wages be in scent
pieces.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20

WASHINGTON, d. c. = A bill
providing for Imprisonment of
those found guilty of scornering
foodstuffs was offered by Senator
Poindexter today. A sentence of
not less than six months nor more
than three years is provided.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20
LILLITH, NOT EVE,
ADAMS FIRST WIFE

UNITED PFcss Eehsed Wfre.J
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.--Eve's
struggle down the centuries is lost.
Robert P. Dow stated In lecture
here that a blonde named Liliith
was Adams first wife and that she
eloped.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20

Mrs. Mccormick, who has since
identified the Burke boys as be-
ing among the raiders, insisted
that she never told anyone she did
not recognize the party.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20

A fine little watch for isis
ter"-14K gold filled case
and expanding bracelet
gold dial - exceptionally
small size-just to make it
a regular" Christmas for
Sis" Syman sells it for SO
Here's the chance to pay
back all the little things
she's done for you.
My complete stock of Brace
let Watches covers all makes
and each watch guaran-
teed to the limit-any price
from $40 up.
Emblem Rings, all lodges,
$3.50 to .......$1O.OO
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20
Pictures and Frames

nEMENIBER II make your Christmas gift selected
N Picture Frame you choosing something
appreciated long timesomeing that will promi
place in the home the recipient
the right of Pictures the Rhodes We
only subjects worth recommendng-hey artsicay
framed and moderately priced If
Christmas list Picture Shop and wen aid
i'm crossing offby the selection you
and friend-want.
To the buying Pictures giving
s s sSSs 'nss l", s fine SEC
broadway Floor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20

UNITED Press Leased Wire.)
NEW YORK.-A raid by bears
on the stock market this after
noon drive prices off two to near
ly IL points from the high quota
lions of the day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20
SQUARE DEAL PRICE TAGS
TAKE LIKE MEASLES

Newest designs in solid gold
lavaliers, with neck chains
...........$ $3.50 to $1,000
Cameo Brooches, a large as
sortment of unusually fine
Canoes set in every con-
ceivable design 81. 80 to $40
Cameo Rings. $500 to $50
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20
Synan
Square
Deal
JeWeler
1882 Broadway
FOUND: ONE GOOD
USE FOR BROKERS

UNITED Press Leased Wire.)
LONDON, Dec. 20-Brokers and
clerks of the stock exchange have
won "a decorations for conspicu-
GUS skill and bravery at the front.
One hundred and forty-two have
been killed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20
JUDGE RIDES HOME
IN POLICE PATROL

uhited Press Leased Wire.)
NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-City
Magistrate R. Grant Easterbrook,
turning down the street cars, now
rides part way home from Coney
Island court in a police patrol.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20

'Sis'' Special Wrist Watch at
$40. See Syman Jewelry ad on
page 5. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20

Cuff Buttons, extra special, at
81. Syman Jewelry ad on page 5.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20

Eastern trains are from one to
IL hours late In Tacoma, owing
to snow in Montana and North
Dakota. The roads expect to get
back to their schedule within
three days.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-20

G. II. Stone, president and
general manager of Stone
Fisher Co., was born in OK
ford, N. Y, June 4, 1851. He
was educated in the public
schools and at oxford acad-
envy.
He entered the employ of
one of the largest carpet and
dry-goods houses in central
New York. early in life, and
later became jobbing sales
man for Burke, Fitzsimmons,
Hone & Co. of Rochester.
After entering business for
himself in Clyde, N. Y, he