davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01
TO OUR FARMER FRIENDS AND
OTHERS:

We wish you would make our
Bank Your Headquarters while in
town; have your friends meet you
here. We have provided for your use,
Ladies and Gentlemen's Toilets and
Layatories, and for your comfort
vapor heat and well lighted rest
room and assembly room where you
can hold meetings, or a place to talk
over matters, write letters, use tele-
phone, etc.
All free of charge, and you are
welcome even though you are not
patron of the bank; bring your
friends with you.
JOUR- BANK BUILT FOR YOU TO
ENJOY.
7-3w Respectfully,
Winneshiek County State Bank.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01
CouldB, Il Break These Eggs.

Chas. Hodges, of GAINESVILLE, start
ed to Cedar Rails Tuesday with a case
of eggs and on nearing the Illinois
Central traBk this side of the Falls
the horse became frightened at a
ing around several times Charlie and
the eggs were unlcaded and the horse
finally ran onto high bridge and fell
was taken to Cedar Falls and left
with doctor who gives small hopes
of its recovery tChas. was not dam
aged much but abe cutter was badly
smashed mp and four eggs were bro
ken.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01
Show Companies Winter i'm Iowa.

Little Siouy, Iowa, Feb. 2S.-Lit-
tie Eva, the bloodhounds that chas-
ed Eliza across many a paper mache
ice foe, Simon Legree and other ia
miliar figures of the familiar drama,
Uncle Toms Cabin" are everyday
sights to folk here in Little Sioux. So
are the characters made famous in
Ten Nights in Barroom," that 9TH
er stirring favorite Of the small
town opera houses"
The largest "Uncle Toms Cabin"
company in the world, that owned
by Dickey and Terry, makes its win
ter headquarters here. So does E. c..
Jones Ten Nights in a Barroom"
company.
The Uncle Tom show has win
tered here for twenty-three years and
owns is own grounds for trackage
and storing of scenery.
Aulger Bros. Great Railroad
shows" also winter here. They, too,
own considerable property. The
pleasant surroundings, fine opportu-
mites for securing needed supplies
and the quiet of winter life here are
attractive to the show folk and 4
large number of them annually spend
their winters here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01
$4,000 For HoIstein Bull.

c. S. Mulks of Riceville, received
by express from Clinton, New York,
a Holstein-Friesian bull, for which
he was obliged to pay the fabulous
price of $4,000 at the registered
Holstein sale of Francis NJ. Jones of
that place. The next highest bid was
$500. The express alone was SCI.
This is said to be the highest pric-
cd Holstein-Friesian bull ever brot
west of the Mississippi, and was
bought to head Mr.. Mulks' splendid
herd of eighty Holsteins, than which
there is none better in the state.
Mr.. Mulks has been eight years
building up his herd, in which he has
spared neither pains nor expense. AS
a result he is acquiring a wide repL-
tation for the excellence of his stock
and ships to all parts of the west and
middle west. In fact few weeks ago
he shipped two young bulls to Cali
fornia. Riceville Recorder.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01
Kills Self With Acid.

Waterloo, Ia, Feb. 2S--Benjam-
in MOsher, SO years old, who removed
from Riceville to Waterloo three
years EGO ended his life Tuesday
night by drinking carbolic acid. lWor-
ry over financial matters is supposed
to have prompted the act. HIS widow
and twossons survive.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01
At Eighteen She Seeks Her Third
Divorce.

Roland, Ia, Feb. 1S.-Af the age
of 1S years old, Mrs. Fannie Shepard
is seeking a divorce from her third
husband. She was married first
when 10 years old, but that marriage
whep 16yyears old, and divorced that
husband. Her third hubby is so years
old. They were married few
months ago, and she alleges he beat
her
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01
Five Children Have Names Alike and
Yet Still Unlike.

Corydon, Ia, Feb. 24.-The first
names of the five children of MIR. and
Mrs. q. B. Cobb of Anerton contain
the same four letters yet no Two of
the namesaare spelled alike. TIE par
ents admit they were a bit hard
pressed to figure out possible COM
binatiom of the letters, yet four of
the ohildren's names are rather COM
mon.
The names of the five are: Arrlo,
Orla, Rola, Lora and Laro.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01
WORE STRAW HAT ALL YEAR
John Landlord, Centeryille Pioneer
Never Donned Overcoat.

Cgterville, Ia, Feb. 26.-John
Landlord, oldest undertaken and Odd
Fellow in Iowa, died here today. He
was SO years old. When Mr.. Lank-
ford came to this state he walked
from Ottumwa to Centerville. For
many years he made by hand all the
collins used in this county.
Mr.. Landlord never wore an over
coat and made a practice of wearing
a straw hat throughout the year, eX-
cept when it was necessary to wear
another sort of hat at funerals.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01
Corn Sold at II Cents Back i'm
Winter of 90.

Iowa Falls, Ia, Feb. 2S.-The
markets in this county show mar
ked difference from those of twenty
years ago. The week of Feb Is.
1896, hogs were 1915, corn II cents.
butter 12R cents and eggs 10 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01
Hurt BY Circular Saw.

Frank Lansing, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Lansing had the mis-
fortune to have two fingers on his
right hand badly cut in circular
saw, while saving wood for Attor-
ney Allen, Monday. DR.. Juen was i'm
mediately summoned and dressed the
wounds, and Frank is getting along
as we'll as could be expected under
the circumstances. The fingers were
cut to the bones, and will lay him on
the shelf for several weeks.-Ossian
Bee
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01
Close. ANYWAY.

Lucille, what are you go;as to
nake?"
Some biscuits"
But why have you brought out
the fashion plates as wei as the
cookbook"
Well, I'm a little green at this.
Do you make biscuits from recipe
or o PATTERN"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01

Some great bargains in second
hand pianos and organs, taken in ex-
change on new pianos. Take eleva-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01

Our spring stock of mems and
boys hats and caps are here. S. Lar
sen. So
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01

i am at present located in my old
office with DR.. Clark, doing exclu-
sively eye, ear, nose and throat work.
DR.. Swezey. eff
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-01

Sooner or later you will trade
at Miller's, why not sooner. 27-tf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
TOUGH TIME AHEAD FOR AYAU
GREAT FALLS DISLIKES CHINKS
TREATED THEM ROUGHLY IN PAST

GREAT FALLS. Mont, Dec.
2i.--The announce made
by the Seattle ball club that an
infielder named Vernon Ayau
has been signed TO play with
the Giants In 1917 has agitstea
a sentiment that has lain dor
mant here more than two dec.
AIDES. but which needed only
something OF this sort 60 fan
the embers into flame. Ayau
10 a Chinaman, and Great Falls
prohibits Cinnamon.
This prohlbitory measure IL no
city or county Legislation, but a sor
OF lynch law. which has been tn
order since about the time Grea
Fans first became prominent as ;
labor union hotbed. A Chink nam
81 Wong Quo was the first and las
victim OF the law Quo left yer!
suddenly. and has never beer
heard OF since.
One Dropped OF
A couple OF decades or more agt
one OF Jim Hill's trains from thu
weet dropped an almond-eyed sol
OF the Celestial empire off In Grea
Falls. The Chinaman carried al
his possessions in pack on hi
back. lie established a laundry
and. being the sole Chinaman II
this place. carrying on this or an,
other sor, of industry. he thrived a
long as he remained
HUT Wong's arrival in Grea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21

brief Introduction Wong was per-
emptorily ordered to git" Tha
Celestial was spunky. and he de-
clined. Unceremonious hands vera
laid on the reluctant Chinamsn'x
neck and pants seat and he was
hustled TO the center OF the bridge
spanning the Missouri river. With.
out formality Wong was lifted over
the railing and dropped into the
turbulent waters. Luckily for Ouo
there was sand bar within % feet
down stream, and after he had gone
down twice he struck upon the bar.
Wong Quo Leaves
A few revolver shots in the air
and some hoarse orders issuing
from the bridge FASTENED the
Chink's movements. and he stag
gered across the sand bar TO the
west bank of the river. being quick.
ly lost in the gloom.
Since the night OF Wong Quo's
disappearance. no son OF the Celes-
tial empire has dared set foot in
Great Falls, much less Contemplate
stay OF any indefinite period.
What may happen to Ayau, Bill
Leard's Chink shortstop, II he
comes TO Great Falls is thus far
enigmatical. but unless the senti.
ment against Cinnamon prevailing
in Wong Quo's time has been
modified lot. there is warm pc
riod In store for Ayau when Seattle
comes here TO play ball.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
.-JUST-~
Between Ourselves
~ TIE SPORTS EDITOR
KILLED IN ACTION"

KILLED IN ACTION"
a spoke these words year
ns% aSa oSy a'y WITH s'f s U fsGas glow
or hsah their checks were ,ased; my joIy one.
Rans IN ,ns.o empty "oom. low these sars vail.
shook with the echoed that followed after
Each burst OF mrth'
And said goodbye another shadow where
TSsy 'Ss' youth. hss hopes. now on.
"s'ts s a. nss' aS cain calm ' .ss ''s'
Lies farther shore
To-day All! glad for there
Aimos, as fair a. mlno~and stii unslain'
Peace Though it
by bodies o
greater by Rhone Rhine
Homeward you sons in happy swift denis-
And l shall think Q, yGa and - ~ ~ 10 - smile
AUTO RACERS TO BUILD OWN CARS
Palma Eddie Ressnbaeher and Chevrolet will manufas
raeos Tor their os" su,.ns the 'v season
there following the Aseo. race in Los Angeles.
v. - : -
Palma viii build special racing cars for the De Palm. msnuaet'
u
survive contem headlines Why not put
en- all out of their misery, ;. i. IN
wrsey bought stock In the
Cub. sr' always got 70 CIV: 0' .s"'n"' " chew about
when Al Mccoy found gu, he matched ran
himself over with A own automobile believer In safety inst
nothing Athletics and Braves in preseason
q
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS
OF George Siser
lawn McGraw-A Maxim silencer
Pobbe walace-An old pension
wnlard-'IIow Spend Money by JaSn ID
Connie Marble tombstone
The baby would AVpF:.'A. ~ :. goo y u a''s q
and nse directly
ov. few candles and children will
death.
HINTS
with the ~fes folks buy the motherinlaw nice
Of chips
tani,or be shovel He'll
the basement floor make
md keep awake
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
Hockey Boss Has
Praise for Work
OF Harry Holmes

Pete Muldoon. manager of the
Seattle hockey club. IL back In town
With his Meiropolitans. fresh from
tho victory Tuesday night at spo-
kane
Peto Ia loud in his praises OF
Harry Holmes work az goal. and
said that Harry was big factor
In the win ohaIked up To seattie's
credit
Multoon also stated that he turn.
cd Ran Mcdonald over to Spokane
before the game Reports say that
Mcdonald has failed TO keep In
condition this season. and was Of
little use TO Spokane against the
locals.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
Ban johnson Sends
Prexy Invitation

CHICAGO, Dec. 2i.-Al Tearny.
president OF the Three league. is
today In receipt OF an invitation
from Ban Johnson TO attend the
meeting OF the national commission
in Cincinnati January s. Tearny
will present his plan for setting the
minors on a firmer financial basis
at the meeting. lie favors a re-
allotment OF territorial rights to
minor leagues.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
SUFFREN WAS SUNK
BY GERMAN DIVER

AMSTERDAM. Dec 2l.-Ihe
French battleship Suffren. report
Cd AZ lost in a French official state.
ment of December y, was tor.
pedoed by a German submarine, a
Berlin statement received here to-
day asserted. The undersea boat
sank the warship on November 20
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
HARRY STAHL TO
BREAK RECORD BY
CLOSING CHRISTMAS

Working 365 days a year il the
program for most restaurant ON.
ployes. and most OF EN- work
doubly hard December rs.
But I've decided to close my
place this Christmas and let the
girls who wait on tables stay
home" says Harry Stahl. Il never
did II before"
He's switched the time OF his an
nual Christmas dinner for regular
boarders to Sunday.
One Pittsfield, Mass, man eata
2s pancakes for breakfast every
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
CHET M1NTYRE SAYS He
Is GETIING 100 OLD

Chef Mcintyre replied that he
was getting too old to battle when
asked II 1t really was his intention
to step into the ring.
Chef, however, is not so old but
that he could give q lot of the
heavyweights running loose around
the country few lessons in the
manly art.
Boxing Is Chefs business He
has been connected with the game
for years as instructor and phys
zeal trainer. He is always in good
condition, and II he should decide
to get into the ring he should have
no trouble holding up in four
round bout.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21

/ Falls was at a rather unpropitious
moment, for ut that time there was
labor revolution on. with capital
on the one side and the unionists
on the other. Wong. not belonging
TO the union. was regarded in the
light OF an enemy, and his actions
were looked upon askance. One
night a rough and ready delegation
waited on the Chink, and after a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
Two Towns Would
Have Soccer Team

Carbonate and Tacoma are
anxious to get back on the soccer
map. Both of these places have
made application TO compete for
the P.-T trophy. In the first series
both towns were unable to get
enough men together to form a
team.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
LOOKS LIKE BEGAN HAS
PICKED A TOUGH ONE

II looks TO us like Freddie Began
has picked too tough a boy 10 start
Frank Burns, Seattle welterweight.
nut against in San Francisco.
ABurns is scheduled TO meet Bat
Hing" Ortega. the Mexican, In
Frisco shortly.
The Mexican IL tough lad. and
TOO good for Frank at the present
time. Lonnie Austin saw Ortega
fight while he was in California.
and picks him TO beat Burns with
case.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
FRISCO SAYS M'iNTYRE IS
TO BATTLE MEEHAN

Gossip in San Francisco boxing
circles Is to the effect that Nc
Jntyre is going to take on Willie
= Meehan in Seattle before long.
Nothing IL known OF the match
here. however, altho there is no
doubt but that It would be a good
one for some local promoter TO
make, that Is, n Mcintyre would
earnestly make up his mind to ap-
pear.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
Moore Leads Cuban
in Billiard Melee

NEW YORK. Dec. 2I.-George
Moore jumped ahead OF Alfred De
orc here last night in their match
for the three-cushloa billiard title
by winning. s2 TO IS. Moore now
has 100 points 10 DE Oros 95.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
OTHERS BESIDES MEEHAN
FOR Chef TO FIGHT

There are other heavyweights
besides Willie Meehan for Chef 10
box, many Of them closer 10 home.
Frank Kendall. the Portland heavy,
who was sparring partner for Frank
Moran in New York. Lowe SImms,
who beat Kendall in Portland,
Terry Kellar and Frank Farmer, are
still hanging around In close prox-
Unity 10 Seattle, and would be glad
10 appear here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
Oregon Votes for a
New Athletic Field

EUGENE. Dec. 2i.-A new ath-
letic field will be installed at the
University OF Oregon. The student
body yesterday voted. 1S2 to ~. In
favor OF a bond issue OF $40. 900 for
the construction OF grandstands.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
Joe Bonds Puts K. O
Over on Jack Root

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Dec. al
Joe Bonds. heavyweight. knocked
out Jack Root In the second round
las, night Yankee Smith refused
10 take on Bonds for a scheduled
fight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
Sam Langford Is
Matched for Mix

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 2i.-Ssm
Langford. the Boston Tar Baby.
will fight Battling Tate, New York
negro. here January Is, It was an
nounced today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
Kid Graves. Sore at
Defeat, Challenges

CHICAGO. Dec. 2l.--Kid Graves.
former i45-pound champion. has
challenged Spike Kelly to a 20.
round fight. Kelly won a referees
decision over Graves Ia Kansas
City last week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
DEMAREE MAY JOIN CUBS

Al Demaree. Phillie pitcher, may
become a Chicago Cub in a deal
that will send Jimmy Lavender to
the Pills.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
TELEGRAM FOR WING

There is a telegram on the sport
editors desk for Weldon Wing, tho
Portland boxer,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21

Indians have been big figures In
baseball. but never has an Indian
managed a baseball team OF i'm.
portance.
In 1917 q precedent will be set.
Chief Charles Albert Bender will
lead the Toronto International as.
ISOLATION team.
Bender was one OF the Big
Three on Connie Maok's pitching
staff for years. Released In 1914.
he went 10 the Feds aud last sea.
son pitched for the Phillles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
Tip" o'NEIl GETS JOB

Norris C+Tip'D o'Neill. former
Western league prcxy. has been
hired To line UP the Cubs spring
TOUR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21

Off the Portuguese coast and the
entire crew OF ms men was lost.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
BERT HUGHES TO TAKE ON
CLEVER BUD RIDLEY

Bert Hughes, the featherveight
who formerly fought under the col
ors OF the Vancouver amateur
club with George Ross and Harry
Anderson. will be pitted against
lDBert Ridley. the youngster who has
made such a good impression on
the fans OF late. Ridley lost his
last bout to Weldon Wing. but says
he will come back and beat Hughes
and then offer Wing another argu-
ment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21

the gladiators in the ring.
Ono thing they have learned
is that il is not always the
boys with the biggest reputa-
ton who put up the best bat
tie. as witness the case OF Al
Nolgast. Willie Mechan, Val
lev Tramhitas and several
others who came here highly
touted and failed to show
more than ordinary skill with
the cushioned mitts.
Fight fans OF this city are
becoming more critical with
every show put on. They are
now beginning 10 look Tor
some real action rather than
'sNr some star OF Fistiania
who does not make the show
ing any number OF local boys
could II suitably matched.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
kEo HoUck SEEMS TO BE
kOMING BACK AGAIN

We notice Leo Houck should have
been awarded the decision In Port.
fland Tuesday night over Frankie
Huelat. Huelat is the former Multi
nomah club amateur star. and o
mighty good boy. Tommy Burns.
former heavyweight champion. ref
creed the melee. and awarded the
decision. Portland papers say the
crowd nearly rioted in favor OF
Houck.
Leo's victory. altho he win only
be credited with draw over
Huelat. shows that he has again
Ycgained his fighting prowess.
which appeared for a time to have
been Jared out OF him by "Muff'
Bronson.
Houck will meet Al Edison. re-
cent importation from Alaska. at
the Friday show.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
loNNtE AUSTIN LINES UP
WEll-MATCHEO CARD

An example OF a well.matched
card is tho one to be staged BY
Austin A. Salt tomorrow night In
Dreamland.
For ths headliner Lonuie Austin
has chosen "Muff" Bronson and
Chef Neff. These boys have already
fought draw. and. according TO
the Portland papers. where the al.
fair was staged. II was one OF the
best bouts ever pulled off In the
Rose City.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
WYARD-ANoERsoN BOUT
SHOULD BE GOOD

Archie Wyard. former ;. 4. {
star lightweight. who fought drav
with Harry Casey. the tough Yves
Seattle gladiator, last week In hi
first professional bout. should Civ
Harry Anderson. former Northwes
lightweight champion. and RICH
now one OF the best iightweights II
this part OF the country. hare
time OF IL, and no doubt will.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21
SHOULD have
IT ON FRIDAY
NIGHTS BILL
BY EDWARD HILL

! N IL box
ing fans have
seen enough
ot the better
sort OF boxing
at late To-
make them be
{ ON { re 4 |
critics OF the
cn,ieaVors OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-21

To make hit folks. buy the mothernlaw
Of poker
antor to be a shovel He'll
the floor make
md keepte nant awake
Evening journal., 1916-07-31
MORE TROUBLE over
FIRE CHIEFS fees
Auditor White Insists That
Itemized Report Be Made
of Funds Collected
CHECK FOR 500 IS
RETURNED TO GOLDEN

William J. Highheld. city treasurer
has received a check for Sl66 from
Fire Chief Patrick ]. Golden for fees
collected in examining fire escapes.
City Auditor William p. White this
morning ordered the check sent back
to Chief Golden with a request for
the names and addresses of those
places where inspections had been
made and fees collected. II was
pointed out that Building Inspector
Preston. Clerk of Markets Vaughn and
Oil Inspector Mcconnell in their re-
ports never lump the sum, but always
supply Council with an itemized list
showing where the money was col
lected and by whom it was paid.
Just what action Council will take
in the matter is not known, but as
that body requested Chief Golden 10
turn the money collected in fees into
the city treasury, it is thought that
a request might be made by that
body also for an itemized list.
The controversy between the fire
chief and Council over these fees has
attracted considerable attention. AZ
first Chief Golden said he would moi
return the fees but later did return
them in the one check.
Evening journal., 1916-07-31
mate AND ENGINEER
OFLAURELBOATKIL
Schoo ner Owned by Captain
Elzey Was In Black Tom
Island Explosion Zone
DOG THAT WAS ON
VESSEL UNFRAMED

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LAUREL. July 31.-The mate and
engineer of the four-masted schooner
Alverda Elzey. Of which Captain
George Elzey. OF Laurel, is master ana
principal owner. were killed when the
great explosion occurred on Black
Tom Island. off Jersey City. early
yesterday morning and the vessel
which was in the explosion zone, was
damaged
Captain Elzey was in Laurel yester-
day when he received word Of the
explosion. and that his boat had been
damaged. He hurried to New YORK,
and today Mrs. Elzey received a tele-
gram from him stating that the hull
of the Alverda Elzey was in good
shape, but that the boat was blown
out into the river with such force as
to anchor herself. The anchor was
blown overheard.
The telegram received by Mrs.
. Elzey stated that the mate, Alexander
Peterson, OF San Francisco, and the
engineer, who only went to work on
the Elzey last Saturday. were both
dead. The schooner was evidently
damaged by some fire which followed
the explosion as the telegram OF
Captain Elzey stated that the only liv-
ing thing on the boat in addition "a
the above two men was a dog, and
that the dog was found guarding a
suitcase. unharmed, when the fire was
/ extinguished.
Captain Elzey only recently refused
| S150000 for his boat.