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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
Whittier Thou Goest.
Rx EARL REEp sILvERs
(Copyright, 1917 BY the Mcclure
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AY Newspaper Syndicate.)
M ORA McMURTY had probably
NEVER heard the story of Ruth
Naomi She knew the New TIES
lament fairly well and she could have
told you that Adam and Noah were
more or less responsible for the hu
man race, but all in ALL she delved
very little into the mysteries Of 1T
erature, Biblical or otherwise. The
past had little significance; what
Nora cared about was the present
and grand and glorious present II
was, for It gave to her hope and hap
piness, ana the thrill Of YOUTHS dear
est dream. For Nora was in love
With Tommy Lyons.
Tommy was twenty.one and Nora
eighteen. To look at Tommy's eyes
one would imagine that he was poet
rather than plumber: aud to look
1t the wealth of Nora's golden hair
vas TO gaze upon a treasure invalua.
BE. Tommy was six feet three, and
Nora was five feet two; but the heart
Of each was filed to OVERLOOKING with
the Joy Of life and the fullness Of mu.
tual love. What mattered then such
a thing a. size?
Possibly there was in Nora's &C
tons Just the hint Of the clinging-vine
type Of girl, but to Tommy it meant
only loyalty. There was something
about Nora which called for protec'
ton, and Tommy was perfectly win.
ing to be the protector so long as he
was sure Of This girl" And he felt
n his heart Of hearts that Nora was
his forever to have and to hold"
Had he been a student Of the Bible,
he would have proclaimed loudly and
confidently that Ruth had nothing on
Nora, that whittier he went. Nora
would 60 al. She would, in fact
have gladly 3 ne with him To the foot
Of the altar had not one barrier seem
ingly insurmountable, interviewed. AS
a plumbers helper Tommy's salary
was SIS a week, and although Meth
er Nora nor her fiance was blessed
with an unusally high degree OF In
telligence, both knew that two people
could not live on that amount, espec-
Tally with butter up to S. cents a
pound. So they sighed whole'heart-
eddy and in unison and waited for
the dawn Of a better day.
They had been waiting for year
when one night in the early spring
Tommy reached the McMufty fiat al
most an hour before his usual time.
Nora was cleaning up the supper
dishes but she piled them all togeth'
or ii the oven Of the range when she
heard the ring of the street door, and
hurried down to the porch to greet the
visitor.
soon," she announced. "But I'm glad
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12

you did, anyway 1t means another
hour together"
She seated herself at the top of the
rather rickety steps and looked into
Tommy's eyes. Tony returned the
look unWaveringly for a moment or
two, and then gaSed rather thought
fully down the crowded street.
"Glrlie," he asked suddenly. How
would you like to go away from
here?"
"Id die If I had to live anywhere
else" Nora answered instantly. "Tve
lived in this town all my life"
The light suddenly went out of Tom
my's eyes.
"oh!' he said. Then it's all Off"
whats all OFF,"
what 1 was going to tell you about"
what was it?"
Tony shook his head YEARLY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12
HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED

HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
H. L.-"what is neurits? What
causes it and is there cure?'
Neuritis Is an inflammation of a
nerve. The causes are extremely var
fable, debility, local injury as by a blow
or rheumatic condition, alcohol, lead
and arsenic poisoning and the like.
The cure depends upon the removal Of
the cause and improvement Of the gen
eral health.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Dorsey Pople went to Grafton
today to visit her mother, Mrs. Thorn
IN MRS. wagner and children, OF
Reeves avenue, are home from two
weeks visit with relatives in Penn
Miss Edna Watson, of Ferry street
is the guest of friends at Manning
ton.
Mrs. Arthur Carlow. son Walter and
Miss Sara Springer are visiting at
Grafton this week.
Miss Dana Jacobs went to Tunnel
ton today OF visit Miss Daisy Bontfeld
for a few days,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12
Ry BETTY BROWN.

NEW YORK, July 12.-No man can
possibly tell whether one style Of wo.
mans fall apparel is a coat or dress.
Advance fall designs are perhaps less
confusing than summer models be.
cause they are less draped, and more
severely tailored.
One of the most attractive Of coat
dresses for fall is distinguished by a
graceful skirt arrangement Of side
plaits.
First showings of fall fasions tndi-
cate continuance of the rather short
and moderately full skirt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12
Involuntary MansInnrI,

The following definition waa ex-
tracted from a student Ia the an
School in the Criminal Law Ciass
Professor-Mr, b. what Il iayoi
untary manslaughter?
Mr.. B.-Why. Professor, It Ii any
slight killing Of q human bein
The Docket.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12
Uncle Sans Thrift Thought For To-day
HOMEGROWN WHEAT BREAD.

HOMEGROWN WHEAT BREAD.
United States Department OF AZ
rcup ground at home coffee mill and the following
economical and nutritious bread made:
tablespoonful and TX teaspoontuS salt IN
mixing pour cups skim milk When the liquid
and IL cups ofhomegound
night to rise In the morning add ~ cups flour
creased allow to rise until the bulk doubled
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12

Calvin Wilson, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. G. Wilson, is suffering from a badly
fractured arm the result Of a fall. The
accident happened while Mrs. Wilson
and children were visiting at Wash
ington, Pa. They returned home Mon
day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12
EAST SIDE
= NEWS =
Conc to New York

Glenn Arnett has gone to New
York where he has engaged to play
in the orchestra at the chautauqua for
the season.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12

by drinking, by cleansing the teeth, by
rinsing the face and mouth, or through
raw vegetables that are washed in in
fected waters.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12
Still Very III.

Dennis Cotter, of Vermont avenue, is
still in a serious condition. His daugh'
ter, Mrs. Ruth Prichard, OF Manning
ton, is here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12

Trip 70 LohacohIh9.
Fred Reeves and family left early
this morning on motor trip to Lon
aconing, Nd. They will spend week
or ten days there with relatives.
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Good Disposition Of Him.
"The anarchists consider this FIRE
brand orator as shining light"
"Then why not hang him on q
lamp ost?"-Baltimore American.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-12

This includes all our sill Goats
serge coats, poplin and gabar
dine coats and every novelty
coat in the store. 10 be diVid.
ed into three groupsI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-17
Bids for Cement Work

Mineral Point, Wis, May 7, 1917
Sealed proposals will be received at my
Office until Tuesday, May %, A. D.
1917, at six clock in the afternoon, for
the laying of cement curbs and cutters,
and furnishing materials, labor, etc.
for 10000 feet, more or less, of cement
curbs and cutters, to be laid in this
city as indicated and described in GER
tain resolutions of the Streets and Side
walks Committee on file in the Office of
the city clerk. All work must be done
in accordance with the plans and speci-
fcations for such work duly adopted by
the Common Council of said city and on
file in the office of the city clerk. The
Council reserves the right to reject any
and all bids. H. G.. JACKSON,
City Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-17

Venerable Mother Romano of St.
GATHERINGS Convent, Racine, who was
the guest of the Dominican sisters here
several days last week, left Monday to
visit at Fennimore, where the Domini-
can sisters will have charge Of a school
during the coming year.
Raymond Jackson of the y. of W.
spent over Sunday here with his par.
ents, Mr. and Mrs John Jackson.
Mrs Henry Bechtel and little son re-
turned Wednesday from st. Joseph
hospital at Dodgeville and are spending
this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Frank Ivey.
Mr. and Mrs E. H. Edwards and DR..
and Mrs Smith and daughter of Rich
land Center were guests at the home of
Mr. and Mrs f. G. Ludden Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Bert Walker, Mrs A.
M. Kramer and Mr. and Mrs Joseph
Collins visited at the County farm
Sunday.
Mrs Andrew w. Hopkins and little
son are the guests this week of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs James Brewer.
Frank Keeney of Grand Rapids. Mich.
came Friday to visit relatives.
George Masten of Darlington spent
Sunday here with his mother.
Mr. and'M Mrs Joseph Kellar and son of
Bellevue, Ohio, are the guests of the
Misses O Hare.
Miss Lucille Ellingen of Dodgeville
visited here Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs J. R. jackson of Freeport,
accompanied by their daughter and son
in law Mr. and Mrs Harold Richardson,
visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs John
jackson Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Mr. Reed and the choir of Trinity
Church went to the County Farm Sun
day afternoon by auto and held services.
Richard Brewer of U. of W. spent
over Sunday at the parental home.
w j. Penhallegon and Walter Ben
son returned Friday from Z business
trip to Chicago.
Mrs w. S. Ross and Mrs George
Jeuck, Jr. attended the annual meeting
of the Women's Auxiliary held at Mil
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-17

Chicago Saturday. after visit at tn
home of her brother 0. K. Hugo.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Gribble ant
family and Mrs Thomas Gribble spen
Sunday with Mrs Thomas Kramer a
Mt. Horeb.
Mr. and Mrs Wallace Martin. DR.. and
Mrs W. g. Hales and Mrs Harry
Tucker visited at Madison Wednesday
of last week.
Miss GayI Wainwright and Mis-;
Anna Coopersmith Of Warren were the
guests Of Mr. and Mrs Nose Paradis
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Stude and family,
Miss Florence Gilman and William
and Alvin Stude motored to Freeport
Sunday to visit Mrs Charles Stude at
the st. Francis hospital.
Mrs A. II. Smith returned to her
home in Chicago Tuesday, after a
weeks visit with her mother, Mrs W.
H. Jacka.
Miss Florence Hawkins of Edgerton,
Miss Edna Stephens of Platteville,
Ernest Ray Of Chicago and Harmon
Padon of Beloit attended the funeral of
Mr. i NJ. Ross of GAINESVILLE here Thurs
day.
Mrs Charles L. Ivey and son Roger
spent several days last week with her
sister Mrs Frank Dunn near Rewey.
D. G.. Jacka and Mr. and Mrs A. F.
Bishop, Jr left Saturday for business
stay in Milwaukee.
Mrs G.. E. Martin entertained the
auction bridge club at her home Friday
afternoon.
Miss Isabel Schmidt of Milwaukee
is the guest of Mr. and Mrs Louis
GRADER.
Mrs E. l.. Miller of Mankato and
sister in law Mrs Conrad Grimm. of
Dodgevilla visited relatives and friends
here Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Metcalf and son
Glen and four daughters of Warren
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs Thomas
Fawcett Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs w g. Hales and daugh-
ter Ellen, Miss Isabel Ellery and How
ard Hanscom motored to Platteville
Friday evening to attend the district
contest
Mrs Faun Harker and daughter Dor
othy of GAINESVILLE are the guests of rel
atives here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-17
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE MOCRAT'~
NEWS GATHERER.

M ~ ga HEKER
Mrs Louis GRADER son Ernest, Henry
Springer, Mr. and Mrs J. J, Fielder
motored to Dubuque and Sinsinawa
Sunday and visited friends.
Miss Agnes Mauger and Miss Thelma
Richards returned Sunday from a visit
at Platteville.
Mr. and Mrs E. G.. Fielder, Misses
Martha and Mayme Cummings visited
at Dubuque Tuesday.
Mrs Edward Stratman Of Dodgeville
is spending this week with her son
Irving Stratman and family.
Mrs Ella Dexter left Monday to visit
in Iowa.
Master Jimmie Huson of Bloomfield
has been spending the past week here
with his grandfather Mr. E. Y. Hutch
ison.
Joseph Padon, son of Barton Padon Of
this city, left Tuesday for the recruiting
station at Milwaukee, to enlist in othe
U. S. Navy.
Mrs Alice Kliebenstein and daughter
of Dodgeville visited with Mr. and Mrs
Nelson PEBBLES Sunday.
Mrs Maude Meditation Bebee of
Harbor Springs, Mich, is here for a
several weeks visit with her aunt Mrs
Alloys Burghardt.
Clyde Bachelor visited with his
mother at Platteville Sunday.
Mrs Joseph Launder, Jr. and Mrs
Alfred Launder of Linden visited at
the home of Mr. and Mrs William Lang
Friday.
Miss Ruth Padon was an over Sun
day visitor at Dodgevile.
Mrs r. w. Harrison of Lemars,
Iowa, is here visiting her sisters the
Misses Beaumont.
Mr. and Mrs j. F. Hendra and two
sons and Miss Anna Moore attended
the district contests at Platteville Fri
day afternoon and evening.
Mr. and Mrs w. l.. Huson motored to
Argyle Sunday to visit friends.
Nj. Zweifel went to Linden sIonday
to visit his sons.
Mr. and Mrs Chris Scholl and their
daughter Mrs Worth and son George,
Mr. and Mrs Albert Baker and two sons
and Miss Laura Coleth all of Mt. Horeb
were guests at tie homes of Mr. and
Mrs Nathan Crist and Peter Kessler
Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs George Shedding are re-
ioicing over the birth of a daughter,
born Monday, May II, 1917.
William Ferrill returned Sunday
from the Mayo Bros. hospital at
Rochester, Mimi, much improved in
health.
i. E. Norris visited at Highland over
Sunday.
Charles Stude went to Freeport
Saturday to visit his wife at St. Francis
hospital.
E. c. Fielder transacted business at
Madison Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Fitzsimons have
returned from visit with relatives at
Ridgeway and Dodgeville.
Mrs G. j. Fawkes and son returned
Saturday from visit in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Zweifel of Linden
spent Sunday here with relatives.
Miss Virginia Hugo returned to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-17

waukee Tuesday. Mrs Ross remained
a few days longer to visit with her sis
ter Mrs Herbert Latin.
Vivian, Alfred and Charles Ludden
visited their brother Homer at Madison
the latter part of the week, prior to his
departure for Fort Sheridan.
Henry Klein of Chicago is the guest
of Mr. and Mrs Earl Schilling.
Miss Gala Andrus of Madison was
the guest of Mr. and Mrs James Brewer
over Sunday,
S. T. Horne, accompanied by his
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-17

daughter Mrs Sidney Shepard, Jr. and
his son Bert Horne and wife, attended
at Brodhead last Tuesday the funeral
of his brother Mr. J. Fl. Horne, who
was killed in an automobile accident at
Madison on Tuesday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs G.. E. Martin and son
Wesley and Mr. and Mrs John W.
Chamley and son Harold visited at
Dubuque Sunday
Homer Ludden, son Of Mr. and Mrs
F. G. Ludden of this city, was one of
the number of young men who enlisted
in the U. S. Army from the University
at Madison and left there Saturday,
May 10, for Fort Sheridan.
Mr. and Mrs William Temby of
Miff1in were visitors here Monday.
Miss Roxie Shackley is spending a
few days with her brother near Jones
dale.
Mr. and Mrs Walter S. Martin and
family took motor trip to Highland
and other places Sunday.
Dwight Mercer and Miss Eva Rankin
visited at formers home at Spring
Green several days last week.
DIR. and Mrs W. G. Hales and
daughter Ellen and Mrs Charles Ivey
visited at Dubuque Monday.
Miss Elsie Springer of Fennimore
spent the week end here with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs Charles F.
Springer.
Mrs J. j. Downey returned to her
home in Chicago Wednesday, after a
weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs William Arthur.
Mr. and Mrs William Rindlaub and
two sons of Platteville and Mrs James
erase Of Edmund were Sunday guests
at the home of Mr. and Mrs William
Tregilgus,
Mrs E. e. Lange, who visited her
parents, Mr. aud Mrs William Arthur,
returned to Chicago Friday.
r. D. Lamb of Dodgeville was
Sunday visitor here.
Mrs w. P. Bliss left Tuesday to visit
in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Quick and two
children and Mr. and Mrs John Collins
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs Elmer
Higgins at Platteville Sunday.
Miss Clara Gillmann teacher in
district 4, Waldwick. closed a success
full term, with picnic dinner Satur-
day. A program was also given. after
which cake and ice cream were served.
Mrs William McManus and son
Donald of Darlington and Miss Eta
McIlhatton are spending this week at
the Alex. Meditation home at Lone
Rock.
Mr. and Mrs Alloys Remfrey and Mr.
and Mrs Frank McQuaide and family
of Darlington were guests of Mr. and
Mrs Joseph Engels Sunday.
Roy Reed went to Eldora, Iowa, Sat-
urday, where he is employed at bis
trade of plumbing.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Lynch and daugh-
ter of Darlington visited at the farm
home of Mrs P. A. Collins Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs A. T. Spang returned
Monday from a business trip to Mil
waukee.
Mr. and Mrs George Grange we're the
| guests of Mr. and Mrs Nicholas
Stephens at Cobb Sunday.
Edward Gribble, Mrs Joseph Gribble.
Miss Grace Gribble, Mrs Thomas
Gribble and Mrs Peter Hittesdorf
visited at the homes of Louis and Lee
Hittesdorf at Waldwick Monday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-17
Didn't Know st. Louis.

Jack, four, was taught to call his
parent father" One evening father
was away from home and Jack started
his evening prayer in this fashion:
"Our father, who art in st. Louis"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-17
Got Better Acquainted.

One day Dorothy was visiting her
grandmother, and upon being asked If
she liked bananas she replied: "Well,
when first was acquainted with them
I didn't, but now | do"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-17
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME
With Patton's Sun Proof Paint.-lt
Wears Longer and Goes Farther.

Wall Paper, Alabastine Wall Paint,
and all paint material, at the right
prices, at IVEY's PHARMACY.
The evening world., 1917-11-10
U. S. SEXES BELONGINGS
OF GERMAN SEAMEN
Hoboken Warehouse Taken Over
TO Examine Property of lntemed
North German Lloyd Men.

Secret Service agents acting on orders
from the Department OF Justice took
possession OF the warehouse at No. 227
Washington Street. Hoboken. to-day.
In this warehouse are stored the
trunks. valises and all the other per-
sonal property OF the officers. seamen
and stewards OF the North German
Lloyd ships held In this port at the
beginning OF the war.
When the United States seized the
ships the officers and crews were sent
to Ellis Island and their effects were
sealed. tagged and stored away Infor-
nation has recently reached the Govern
mcnt which indicates that there may
be something OF interest packed away in
those German trunks. valises and ditty
bags. They will be opened and their
contents will be carefully examined.
Special attention will be paid to any
thing OF a documentary nature.
The evening world., 1917-11-10
IDENTIFIED AS SLAIN MAN,
He DENIES OWN DEATH
Supposed Victim in Paterson's
Headless Murder Mystery Proves
to Police He's Alive.

A man walked into the police station
At Paterson. N. j.. this morning and
addressed Sergt Morrison.
II see by the papers" said the visitor.
that | was murdered the other day,
/ Just dropped in to inquire about H.
"Your manner" said the Sergeant
"August Mandulla. DO look dead|'
"You don't" the Sergeant admitted
And thus collapsed the most promis-
lng clue that the police had discovered
as to the Identity OF the man whose
headless body and severed legs were
found week ago IN u vacant lot in
Paterson.
For six days the police had moth
ing to work on but the torso and legs,
with few bits Of clothing. Yester-
day the head was f"-nd. and It was
Identified" as that of August Man
dglla. II harness maker who has not
been seen lately by his friends,
The original mystery has now re-
turned and is dark as ever.
Somo progress, however, has been
made, Near the spot where the head
was found, detectives discovered foot
prints OF a woman and a man, The
trail OF a small vehicle was found, too
perhaps chllds express wagon or a
baby carriage, ana a butchers cleayer
believed to have been the weapon OF the
slayer, was nearby,
The evening world., 1917-11-10
Or. CHAPLIN WAS SLAIN
FOR HIS $4,000 JEWELRy
Theft of Gems Motive for Hotel
Murder, Cleveland Police
Saw.

CLEVELAND, Nov. 1O.-Robbery
was the motive fer the murder Of DR..
Harry l.. Chaplin, aged forty-seven'
Cleveland physician. author and world
traveller, whose body was found in a
room at the Colonial Hotel Thursday
night, police declared to-day, with
the discovery that approximately
$4,000 worth of diamonds and jewelry
were taken from the victim. When
the body was found, Dr. Chapin's
necktie was cut in two and tho dia-
mond pin he wore was missing
A package, which police earlier In
the day believed had been used 70
lure the "blind doctor" to tho room In
the hope OF getting a narcotic. police
now believe to have been merely a
decoy
A window sash weight, with which
Dr. Chapins skull had been crusheI
was found bloodstained and wrapped
in towel late, Yesterday in an alley
back OF the hotel.
CHIC AGO, Nov. 10.-Detectlves pro
fessed to-day to see an intimate con
I nection between drug thefts here anl
the mu er OF DR.. Harry l., Chaplu
Cleveland physician, who IL believed u
have been lured 20 his death by person
who had agreed to furnish him with q
narcotic, The police here are searchinl
for the leader OF the gang for whom
John Doe" warrant has been Issued II
Cleveland.
The evening world., 1917-11-10
PRIVATE BOWLES'S PRAYER.
It's for n Photograph 90 Amuse the
Boys on Cold winter Nights.

Private Harold r.. Bowles OF tho 2lst
Company. c. ID. G.. stationed at Fort
Hancock. N. j.. has sent the appended
plant to The Evening World and asks
for Its publication In the hope that the
winter lifo OF himself and his comrades
may be made moro enjoyable. No doubt
there are many OF Tho Evening World
readers who will be able to accommodate
Private Bowles and will be glad to do so.
His letter in part follows:
II am a private In tho 2lst Company.
9th New York c. ID. c.. and as favor
to the remaining seventy some odd men
that are here. perhaps for the winter.
am making this request.
I'VE would like you to ask through
your columns for an old phonograph or
Victor machine to amuse ourselves with
on cold nights. Somebody might have
one that they don't want or would sell
cheap. Any old thing will do as long as
we can get a tune out OF II. Please see
what you can do for US. as we are tired
OF playing cards and are now going Ia
bed at and 7.30 T., NJ. because there is
| nothing else To do"
The evening world., 1917-11-10
IT'S DULL DAY FOR news,
BUT as LIVES ARE LOST
They Belonged to -Four Kittens and
Mother Cat Who Tried to
Save Them From Fumes.

This Is n dull day in the way OF news.
But forty-five lives were sacrificed
between 10 and II o'clock to-day in an
accident In the twelve story loft build
ing at Nos. ll5 to l25 w. 30th Street
One devoted mother cat and four
kittens born on Nov. 6.
equals forty-five.
A leak in an ammonia compressor
supplying the cold storage plant OF
Joseph Steiner & Bros. furriers. filled
the basement with ammonia fumes.
Chic Engineer Makus and five as
sistants, unable to plug the leak. fled
from the basement and telephoned to
Fire Headquarters for the Rescue
Squad.
Members OF the Rescue Squad.
equipped with gas masks. went into
the cellar and stopped the leak.
They found the mother cat and her
four kittens nine-ply dead on the third
step from the top of an iron staircase
leading from the basement to the street.
Apparently the mother cat had carried
her offspring one by one almost to the
border OF safety from their box In a far
corner OF the basement. and had finally
succumbed within reach OF daylight and
fresh air.
take a pasteboard box containing the
carcasses OF the mother cat and her
four kittens over to a dock and throw
It into IN North River.
The flremen had been down In the
basement with their gas masks on,
They had some respect for that de-
termined mother cat.
This is dull day In the way OF news.