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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13
John R. Motifs Suggestion for the
Y.M.C.A. Week Of Prayer, Nov. Ills
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ALL WHO SUFFER FROM THE WARS INFLUENCE AND Eff
FECTS

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THANKSGIVINGFor the depths Fathers which
sounded for the boundess reaches of His love,
fer the infinite { His care
For all who have hungry naked,
the wounded, prison,
PENITENCE- while brothers
have lived in
That have faithfully borne hearts those who
desperately need prayers.
INTERCEssoNFor those who lost the and perplexng
issues the hour bewildered
of spirit unable to find the clear path God
Fer those who, having fallen
bunted the keen of
For those poverty
hunger; that they mnsered spirit
by those who have enough spare
For all who suffer in mind, body estae that they
be eomoed and sustained and be brought through their
suffering into closer fellowship with Chist.
For the six millions in prison camps;
For the five million in hospitals
For the MANNED, the blind, the deaf;
For the fathers of their
widows and the
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Session Of Stock
Market Is LiStlesS

New York, Nov. 13.-The New York
Evening Sun financial review today
said:
Today's session of the stock market
was quite the dullest affair in several
weeks. The course of prices was slug
gishly variable but with a tendency to
lower levels. What little business there
was on the selling side and at times
the general list was one to two points
below the previous closing level.
New York, Nov. 13.-Today's liberty
bond quotations: 8 1-2'c, 1926; As,
1884, off 12-100.
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WILL CALL OFF STRIKE

Washington, Nov. 13.-The
building trades unions affiliat-
ed with the American Fedora
ton of Labor today voted to
call off all strikes affecting
government war work.
This information was trans
mitted to government officials
this afternoon by federation Of
ficials in Buffalo. Men who are
now out, will return to their
work pending final adjustment
of wages and other disputes.
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I. w. w. LEADERS SENT EAST

San Francisco, Nov 13.-Five !. w.
w. leaders who have been fighting ex-
tradition after indictment by the fed
eral grand jury in Chicago, were or
dered removed to Chicago today by
United States Judge Van Fleet. Tho
men are: Peter MeAvoy, Luigi Pa
rente, George Speed, Charles Ashley
and William Meyl.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13

the Salem folks to come across the river
and enjoy a carnival entirely different
from others and one wgerein everybody
draws a prize. According to DR.. star
buck who was in the city today, every
body is welcome, and with every ticket
purchased there is real present, and
no blanks.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13

The governor this afternoon appoint.
ed L. NJ. Gilbert as superintendent on
the boys training school to success su-
perintendent Hale whose resignation
takes effect December fisst- Mr.. Gil
bert has been teaching at the school
for well on towards year and has
made an enviable record in that time.
His good work was indorsed by the re-
tiring superintendent who recommend.
ed him highly for the position. He will
assume charge December first.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13
MORE MONEY FOR FRANCE

Washington, Nov, 13.-The treasury
department late today extended cred
it of $780, ,OO0, 900 to France, covering
expenditures for November and De
eeInber. This advance brings the
French total up to $1,130,000,e00 and
the total for al the allies UP to 81
s76, 400, 900.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13

FOR SALE-Staggers relieved in less
than 10 minutes and cured by my
method; every horse man and farm
er should be equipped with my quick
relief method. Write today: Price 81.
1 do not like to hear of valuable
horses being lost that could have
been cured. c. S. Keyes, Salem, Or.
R. 8, box 139. 11-13
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13

The United States Food company
filed articles of incorporation tod<y.
It's principal place of business is Port
land, capital stock $4SOO, and object 10
deal in patent processes and maciiln-
cry for evaporation of fruits and veg
etables.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13

MEN and teams wanted to plow 100
acres of clean, level land. Can furn-
ish hay and oats at market price, So
per acre for plowing. Address E. E.
Dent, Jefferson Rt. l, or see me on
Ankeny flats ten miles south of Sa-
lem on Pacific highway. 11-l6
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13

I HAVE two parties who wish to Dor
row $1,000 each on good real estate
at per cent for one or three years.
SoeoIofsky 34l State. Ills
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POTATOES are always in the
market for small lots or car lots,
why look for other buyers? Mangls
Bros. u
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FOR SALE-Or trade, so acres of land
for small tract or Salem property,
located in Missouri. Write 9. -
Fults, Salem, Or. I1-19
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GET YOUR FREsPAss NOTICES
New supply of cloth ones at Capital
Journal II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13

A delegation from Baker county
was before the board of tax commits
sioners this morning asking a reduc-
ton of the tax ratio IN that county
The board took the matter under ad-
visement after listening to the argu-
ments in the case.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13

CARPET and rug weaving. Mrs. Lille
DeBord, 1898 Currant Ave-, Salem.
1927
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FOR TRADE-Mare for COW, or year
hngs, one horse wagon. End of South
Commercial car line. H. Brown, r.
lib
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NEW TODAY

BOY wishes work in town driving de-
livery car, or other work, 375 S.
18th. lila
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WANTED TO BUY-Fat cattle, will
pay top price. Peoples Market. Phone
994. tt
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NICE FURNISHED HOUSEKEEPING
Apartments. 491 N. Cottage. Phone
2203. u
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State Highway Engineer Num- says
the Siskiyou section of the Pacific
highway is completed and win be open
to traffic at all seasons of the year
except when the SHOWS pile up to such
a depth as to prevent. Snow is now
the only thing that can make the road
imna ssable
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State House News

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FOR SALE-10 acre orchard, . acres
bearing, 31a miles south on good.
rock road. Price $500. $400 down
good time on balance. 147S Ferry st.
A. B. Browning. 1KN6
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13

LOST-French dwarf brindle bull dog,
Hayesville district, answers to ma ne
of Buster. Big reward. Address Mrs
c. S. Pratt, Route 8, box "a. 1-ld
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13

TEN CENTS A DOUBLE ROLL AND
upward for choice wall paper at Bu-
rem s Furniture store, 179 CONNER
eial St. u
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POTATOEs-We are in the market
for potatoes, any quantity, sax fuTn-
ished. Phone lis. VIM. Brown Z 20:
Inc, Salem, Or. II-zI
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FOR SALE-Oak and fir stumpage,
about 500 cords, situated miles
southwest of Salem on slough road.
Address II. J. Tracy, Rt. 3, Dog
23SA. 1l-If
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FOR SALE-Almost new, rubber tired
top buggy, also cart and delivery
bread wagon. Inquire 1879 Cheme-
keta. Phone 1492. lib
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-13

FOR ORDS - The Eisen Regulator
Poa sfvely regulates yqour head
lights, can't get out of order, lasts
as long as the car will Free trial.
Have one put on, takes 10 minutes.
143 Court street. Phone I341R. If
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
MR.. r. L. TURNER VISITS
CLURBS SCHOOL.

Yesterday morning Mr.. r. L. Tur-
ner, who is supervisor of the Ele
mentary schools in the state, paid
very pleasant visit to the C2ubbs
school. He made a very interesting
talk to the eighth grades which as
sembled for the occasion, urging the
pupils to prepare themselves to aid
their country in the present crisis.
He then visited each individual room
offering encouragement and common
dation as he viewed the work Of the
school Based on the observation
which Mr.. Turner made is a report
which will be filed in the office of the
county superintendent showing the
condition of the school,
Mr.. Turner's visit was greatly en-
joyed by the entire school and the
principal and teachers will always:
extend to him a hearty welcome
whenever he is in our city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
}ICYCL|ST INJURED
n AUTO COLLISION

In collision between a bicycle
operated by Paul Ballos and an au-
tomobile driven by Mrs. Margaret
Sheppard, which occurred yesterday
morning at the corner of Wright
and Paiafox streets, because another
motor car was stopped on the right
side of the street, it is stated that Mrs
Sheppard was forced to drive to the
when the collision occurred. The
bicycle rider was slightly injured
and his vehicle damaged, though Mrs
Sheppard's automobile suffered a
bent fender and broken headlight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16

New York-When she takes the
morning air, or strolls out to see the
Sammies aviate and drill with her
field-glass tucked under her arm, Mrs.
Castle appears in this quaint, ouak-
erish costume of field-mouse gray,
The gown is dorS, in heavy silk. and
set off with bands of satin ribbon in
silver gray.
The closely pleated skirt begins its
straight silhouette descent from a
point just below the armhole-from a
fitted yoke, to be exact, and is furth-
er restricted to tl<e straight and mar
row" by soft belt at the normal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
RECEPTION FOR NEW
MINISTER OF FIRST
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

About two hundred callers met and
welcomed the Rev. and Mrs. Weber
at reception given by the ladies at
the church paflors Tuesday night
from until 10.
Each guest, on arriving, was given
piece of an automobile, and in
watching the parts, everyone became
acquainted with everyone else
A short program, consisting of a
duet, sung by Mr.. Poole and Mrs.
II. H. Perkins, and reading by Mrs.
Hunnicutt, was enjoyed, after which
light refreshments were served.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
FURNITURE FOR THE
PATRIOTIC LEAGUE
ROOMS

=: The Junior War Work Council of
the. Patriotic League are anxious to
secure at once number of straight
DINING room or kitchen chairs for
use in the Patriotic League head
quarters. Anyone willing to donate
or loan chairs of this sort, crex rugs
book-shelves, reference books or 9th
er good literature, magazines, easy
chairs, or an open CRATE stove, please
notify headquarters at 1872 n. Palafox
street, upstairs, or phone Miss Jennie
Knowles or Miss Evelyn Maxwell
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
NUPTIALS ANNOUNCED,


Among the early December we'd
dings of especial interest to the mem
bers of the younger social set of PEN
sacola will be that of Miss Barbara
Severn Boardman to Mr.. George H.
Kinmon of Pensacola, on the evening
of the 10th, at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. L. P. Boardman, at 612
North Hayne street. The ceremony,
which will be a quiet one on account
of the recent illness of the younger
sister of the bride-to-be, will take
place at o'clock, with the Rev. j. c..
Scottowe, rector of st. Katherine's
Episcopal church, officiating. The
double ring service of the Episcopal
church will be gHed.
Miss Sadye Eli Boardman, sister
of the bride, will be bridesmaid and
Mr.. Raymund H. Daley of the Off
GERS Reserve Corps of the Aero Sta
ton will act as best man. The mar
riage ceremony will be performed in
the living room of the Boardman resi-
dence, which will be prettily decorated
with roses and autumn foliage. The
young couple will make a brief we'd
ding trip to points of interest in Ala
bama, and upon their return to Pen
sacola will make their home at 612
North Hayne street, where they will
be ready to receive friends after the
23rd of December.
Both young people are well known
in this city. Miss Boardman is a
granddaughter of the late Judge Will
liam J. Kelly, of Pensacola. She is
"a graduate of the local elementary
and high schools. She has well
deserved reputation for her interest
in church social work, being presi-
dent of the Welfare Club of st. Kath-
crimes church. Miss Boardman is one
of the leading members of the cast
OF "The Valedictory,' we'll known
dramatic production that will be pre-
sented in the high school hall by the
Welfare Club on December 7th and
9Th. Mr.. Kinmon has attended school
In Tennessee, North Carolina and
Florida. He holds prominent posi-
ton with local naval stores firm,
and is considered to have a very
promising future by his business as
sociates.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
REGISTERING HOURS FOR
THE PATRIOTIC LEAGIIE.

The organization of the Patriots
League has been started SUCCESSFUL
ly this week, but the War Work Coun-
ell is anxious to reach all young wo-
men and girls in Pensacola and the
registration hours at the headquarters
for the rest of this week are as fol
lows:
Friday, II to 1 and 8 to s.
Saturday afternoon 8 to 5.
Saturday evening from 1880 to 10
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
OPENING OF PATRIOTIC
LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS.

The fromal opening of the Patriotic
League headquarters will be held on
Saturday evening, November oath.
On Saturday evening, November
10th, the rooms will be opened for
registration and short musical pro-
gram and social time will be offered
girls under II. All girls will be well
coined.
The opening of the reading and
rest rooms will be announced next
week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
INVITATIONS TO DANCE
AT THE OSCEOLA CLUB.

The following invitations have been
received by the members of the Osce-
ola Club and their friends:
On Friday, Nov. 16, from 8 to II
p m, there will be a dance at the
Club.
This is the first of a series of
dances to be given every other Fri
day night during the season.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
DINNER IN HONOR OF
LIEUT.. WRIGHT

Miss Jane Durham gave a dinner
last night at her home on the Bav-
shore IN honor of Lieut.. Harold r
Wright, the other guests present be-
ing Miss jamie Knowles, Miss EVELYN
Maxweli and Messrs. Duncan Forbes
EDWARD Brewer, Lothrot and Clarke
OF the Aeronautic Station.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
Y. NJ. C. A. WAR WORK.

The Y. M. C. A. War Work is going
on splendidly in Pensacola, the boys
especially having proved themselves
Particular mention is due Mr.. w.
". Fauria, who has shown keen
interest in the work amongst the en-
ployed boys, already having procured
ten to sign the pledges and helping
in every way possible to make a
great success of the campaign.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16

waistline which boasts smoked pearl
buckle of gray at the front.
This grown has a charming little
apron front, just missing the hem at
the bottom and banded with satin
ribbon in three widths. The sleeves,
too, are we'll worth mentioning, with
their small balloon puff to begin with,
the diminished puff just above the ell
bow, and tse very tight cuff from
elbow to wrist. A demure ruffle of
white organdie at the throat and
wrists, and a NIT of hat in the
gray silk of the gown, relieved by a
perky pink rose, completes this un-
usual frock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
ANY OLD CLOTHES7

The ladies of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers have given a
NUMBER OF very successful rummage
sales Tor various charities, and they
purpose giving another in the near
future Tor the benefit of the Pearl
Eagan home. Anyone who has any
oio clothes TO donate is asked to tele-
phone to 1860 or<1562.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
LIEUT.. HAROLD WRIGHT
ENTERTAINS.

On Wednesday evening Lieut.. Har-
old B. Wright entertained a number
of his friends with a moving picture
party, those enjoying the evening be-
ing Miss jamie Knowles, Miss Ewes
lyn Maxwell, Miss Jane Durham,
Messrs. Frank Reilly, Ensign Haynes,
Phillip Pratt, Robert Biggers and the
host, Lieutenant Wright.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
People NJ Events
Edited by EMILY c. LAMONT,
Telephone $50 a. m. to D. m.
ed by EMILY c. LAMONT,
FRAGMENT.

Then from the sad west turning
YEARLY,
I saw the pines against the white
sky,
Very beautiful, and still, and bending
over
Their sharp black heads against a
quiet sky.
And there was peace in them; and
Was happy, and forgot to play the
lover,
And laughed, and did no longer wish
to die;
Being glad of you, o, pine-trees. and
the sky!
RUPERT BROOKE.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
VISITING IN NEW ORLEANS.

Miss Josephine Cuilla and sister
Mrs. E. E. Marray, and her two chi.
dren. left last Monday for New Or
leans, where they will spend a mont
with their aunt.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
RED CROSS ROOM TO BE
OPEN TO WORKERS

for the Red Cross NAV be had at the
rooms today at 10 O'Clock. wben the
rooms will be open for regular worl RI
ers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
INFORMAL BRIDGE PARTY.

Mrs. r. H. Turner entertained in
formally with a few tables of bridge
on Tuesday morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
DIR. AND MRS. BOSWELL
ARRIVE FROM MONTGOMERY

DR.. and Mrs. Boswell, the doctor
to be stationed at Fort Barrancas.
motored from Montgomery, arriving
Yesterday. They are with Miss Berta
Hyer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16


the Bayshere.
Mrs. NJ G. Brent, who has been i'll
for some time, is improving.
Major Golderman left. Wednesday
night under ordeSs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Powers have
returned from the San Carlos and
have taken cottage at the Old Mill
Inn.
Mrs. Dick Rogers, sister Of Mrs
Eitzen, was called home to Detroit
rom Nashville, where she was visit
ing her son, Harry Ferris, on account
of the sudden death of her husband
on Saturday.
Kiss Margaret Purcell of LaFay-
cite, KY, and Miss Gladys Mourefield
of chattanooga, Tenn, are the winter
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Mour-
field of this city.
The Misses Wilson returned to
Pensacola on Wednesday from New
Orleans, where they have been visit
ing friends.
Mr.. N. D. Weber, the pastor of
the First Christian church, and Mrs.
Weber have now taken apartments at
300 E. Gadsden, where they will be
permanently located.
Mr.. R. z. Wallace has returned
from New Orleans, where he has been
on business.
Mr.. Charles Mertin son of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. M. Merlin, of Pensacola has
been transferred to Newport from
Galveston, Tex.
Mrs. c.. Rivers, of East Chase
street, who has been i'll, is improv-
ing, and expects to sit up in a few
Gays. Her friends will be glad to
Lear she is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert T. Moog and
little son, Hubert Moog, Jr., have re-
turned TO Pensacola from Dothan,
Ala, to make this city their home.
They have been absent two years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
BAYSHORE HOUSE OF
BLOUNTS TO BE TAKEN BY
C0ODYEARS

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L. Goodyear
of Buffalo, n. Y, have taken the
Blount home, Sea Marge, on the Bay
shore, for the winter, and will arrive
very soon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
BRIDGE PARTY FOR.
MRS. PENNOYER,

Mrs. j. G: Holtzclaw entertained
with charming bridge party III
honor of Mrs. Pennoyer on Thursda,
afternoon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16

Mrs. M. G. Brent, who has been i'll
for some time, is improving.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
Personal Ite171s

DR.. and Mrs. Quina are at home to
their friends in the Eitzen cottage on
the Bayshere.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mrs. j. n. Broughton announces the
engagement and approaching mar
rage of her daughter, Mary Ethel, t,
Mr.. Rufus L. McCaskill.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16

Major Golderman left. Wednesday
night under ordeSs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
SAN CARLOS CONCERT.

The program for the concert to be
at the San Carlos Hotel, Friday even
ing at 8 o'clock, will be as follows:
1. Overture :. Orchestra
z. Duet :. :. The Davis Brothers.
3. Reading. :. :. Mrs. Marie Sales
q. Piano. Miss Lizabell Moreno
.. song Mrs. Sales
o. Piano Duet. Mrs. Hyer and Miss
=, Lamont
I. Vocal Solo ;. :. :. Miss Knowles
3. Violin Solo :. :. Miss Jacobv
~ song :. Mr.. Grocher
IL. Violin Solo :. :. Mr.. Price
II. Vocal Solo :. Mrs. Hervev
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16
CLIR

Mrs. Malcolm White will entertain
the Forty-two Club this afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-16

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Powers ha'
returned from the San Carlos al
have taken a cottage at the Old NJ
Inn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29

AMSTERDAM, June 70.
Germany's efforts to make a separata
peace with Russia having failed. the Co
logne Volks Zeitung today suggested that an
attempt be made to open peace negotiations
with Finland. Ukraine and Rumania.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
COP AND GATOR MIX;
NOW COPS IN BAD FIX
Hector Escapes and Creates Up.
roar in Street-Suarian FL
nally Lassoed

South Philadelphia in the vicinity Of
Hutchinson and waverly streets was thrown
into an uproar; n bluecoat lost a piece Of
his leg and part of his trousers, and scores
OF others had the life nearly frightened out
OF them when a large pet alligator went on
rampage through the streets last night
waddling along with all the scattering ef.
fectiveness Of a British war tank
The sight was unusual. The Fight was
unusual. Even Policeman Lynch's pants be.
came unusual, so he was hustled 10 the
Pennsylvania Hospital, where stitches were
taken in wounds in his leg and trousers.
Hector Is the gators name. He Is only
four feet six inches over all and hailed
originally from somewhere in the region Of
the Rio Grande. He was brought to Phlly
by Joe Litcher, Of aOt wavery street, who
served with the guard recently at the Mexi.
can border.
Be that as Il may, Hector became restless
last night and evidently started homeward
In all, he travelled about two blocks. His
appearance, crawling along the street, sent
residents scattering in every direction. Men
ran women screamed and pandemonium
reigned. Calls for assistance were sent in
by the score to the Twelfth and Pine streets
police station.
Policeman Lynch tried to corner the rep
tile, but Hector fastened his teeth in the
bluecoat's trousers and then in his leg
Hector was finally lassoed and pinched. He
will be sent to the Zoo in Paramount Park