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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-05

Greenheart wood from British 0utans
10 said to outlast iron ~ steel wher
used under ;WRtsR
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-05

ehica ass is E9 ~ ma Asn h"1 ae only shid,o of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Ogden Armour of
he " es pa Deh ts that Miss Armour would be = cripple for life At a
~ y. noen e hi country to perform a operation o n the unfortunate GIRL
us as any society bud. 0A"''' =" q "sset
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
He ad ache S

due to stomach, liver or kidney-arc per-
mancntly relieved by ShivarMilcral WateT
Positively guaranteed by money. back offer.
Tastes fine; costs tslAc Delivered any.
where by our AlcHandria Distributors, +. S.
Harper, Ire. Phenc,.hcn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
ALEXANDRIANS IN EVIDENCE
In Athletics at University of Fir.
ginia.

In Athletics at University of Fir.
ginia.
Charlottesville, Va, Jan is
Bergman Green, Jr., son Of Rev.
Or. Bergman Green, of the Theo-
logical Seminary, Alexandria, has
been elected to coach the freshman
baseball team at the University of
Virginia next year. This year makes
bis fourth as catcher on the varsity
nine.
Mr.. Green gets his medical degree
from the University at the close
of the present session. He is prcsi-
dent Of Inc medical class. He is
also member Of. tt,s Raven So
ciety, next 80 Phi Bctn Kappa, tho
honorary scholarship soci.t::. kn,I
has madc III 2nyiahle record for
himself in his :;,,li;cS rs well a On
the athletic field.
Alexandria WAS represented in
football herc this year by Clarence
J. Robinson and James NJ. Duncan.
Jr., who played end and tackle, re-
spcctiycly, on the first year ,csnr
and both made the freshman mono
gram IS"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
RNBs HIS FlANCEE.
Man Steals Her Trousseau, But She
Forgiyes and Webs Him.

Man Steals Her TrouSseau, But She
Forgives and Webs Him.
West Berwick, Pa, Jan. 1S.-An-
thony Koneyich, of West Berwick,
who was engaged to wed MISS Chris
tiana Maloveva, daughter of To-
ledo, Ohio, contractor, became tired
of his promise and sought way out
Of it by stealing the brides wedding
rousseau and disappearing from
home.
fearful, the young woman, Who
is only II years old, sought the aid
Of the police. In Grencnlng ram,
she holped to search the borough
for Koncvich, until he was finally
located at the home OF friend He
denied the theft, but aftclwartl al
mitted it. His sweetheart tncn re-
Tented and they hunted up a preach
CT and were welded, he waiting until
she donncd the bctrothal garments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
ROBERT 4. s1ars DEAD
Brother Of Major Barton, Bsitimose,
Passes Away in Winchester.

Winchester, Va. Jan. ls.-Rebert
Thomas Barton, Is years old, 9 lead;
ing Virginia lawyer, Nestor Of the
Winchester bar, Confederate veteran,
bank president and author Of several
law books, died yesterday, following
a brief illness.
Worry over, the enforced absence
of his only son aud law partner,
Lieut.. R. T. Barton, il, who is at
Brownsville, Texas, with the Second
Virginia Regiment, combined s1th
extra work entaiied thereby, brought
on heart trouble.
He was the last Of the old-tlme
lawyers of this section OF Virginia,
He was a native Of Winchester, one
time member of the Virginia Lrgis-
laturc and president Of Virginia Bar
Association, president of the Farm
ers and MERCHANTS National Bank
since its organization in 1901, COM
msnder of Turner Ashby Camp, Con-
federatc Veterans, for many years;
former chairman board Of trustees
Of the University College of Acdi-
cinc in Richmond and member of
The board of visitors of the Virginia
Military Institute of Lexington.
He was in the Rockbridge Artillery
during the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
Iidenuffiiss ss sii lines affected: vii! be

IDENTIFY ss ell iiass affected: viii be
;fSsserved as heretofore, according
lila statemsnt issued by President
'IhHax Harrison. :
!: The Zines east" will be made up Of
those portions of the system east and
ihorttI Of the old Eastern Tonnes
ses, Virginia and Georgia lines from
Chattanooga to Brunswick. The
Zines west" will be made up of the
other lines of the, Southern, Railway
Company and including the Cincin-
natl, New Orleans and Texas-Pacific
Railway, the Alabama Great South
ern Railroad, the New Orleans and
Northeastern Railroad, and the
Northern Alabama Railway.
By reason Of the state Of his health
J. NJ. Cup, for many years vice
president of the Southern Railway,
in charge Of the traffic department,
at his own request has been retired
from active duty and will hereafter
serve in an advisory capacity. The
Of the traffic depart
mont will be under T. c. Powell,
vice president, at Cincinnati, and
Lincoln Green, formerly freight traf-
fc manager of the Southern Railway
who is promoted to be vice presi-
dent with headquarters at Washing
ton.
e. H. Coapman, formerly vice
president and general manager OF
the Southern Railway, is promoted
to be vice president in charge of cp-
Grafton of all lines. G.. R. Loyal,
formerly general superintendent OF
the middle district Of tie Southern
Railway, is promoted to be assistant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
s,1ppIssrtapFIAKY N0gn
secretary Lansing Refuses to Dis.
cuss Nature eE Document

~
a supplementary peace COMMUNE.
cation from the British government
has been received by the State De,
EpartmeHt, Secretary Of State Ian;
sing said last night, The Secretary
flatiy refused to discuss the con-
tents of the communication beyond
saying that it supplemented the note
from the entente powers in reply to
President Wilson'S peace note. &c
said that the communication was
not available for publication, and
that this point would have to be dis
cussed with the British government.
At tho British Embassy it WAS
stated that there was no statement
to be made for publication.
sWe have nothing to make puh-
lie tonight said Arnold Robertson,
first secretary Of the Embassy.
Speculation as to the possible con-
tents oS the new British commnnlca-
ton and its effect on President Will
sons peace plans brought no def
mite results. 1t was apparent that
the British Embassy had transmitted
the communication to the State De-
partmcnt under strict seal Of Sc
crecy, and that the Embassy itself
would not reveal the nature of the
Diplomatic circles
generally had no information as to
he new diplomatic move.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
Washington Southern Ry.
Schedule In cHect nov. II 1916.

Schedule In eject nov. IL 1910.
For Washington and points north
daily sos, s:2s, 1888 am 1901, 12:ls
1923, 2:3O, (througi, train for New
York, via P. r. r. SID, 6:23, 8:2S,
1888 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and
points south at 4:37, 7:52 (local) and
9:47,. 8. m. 1916, 3:22. 1892, SIT
nocal) 7:O2, 9:47gp. m. daily.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg
at 2:2s, p. m.,Saturdays and ai.aS E
u. other days Of week.
NeFE-Iin,cs of arrival ana de,
parture and connections .99t g.'sean.'
iced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
SUBMARINE WARFARE
Emperor William Ignores Demands
That Germany IuaugurRtc "Irou
Destruction"

Berlin, Jan. l8 Emperor Will
lam, in reply to a loyal address from
the -HanSa League, occasioned by the
cntcnte's announcement of its war
aims, passes over in silence the
leagues reference to the necessity Of
the energetic employment Of all
weapons with iron dctcrminahon.
The address was one of hundreds
which arc now pouring in upen the
Emperor from sovcrcigns of federal
states, parliamentary bodies, NUM-
cipalities and trade and Agricultural
organizations of all kinds in Ger
many, thanking him for the msnifesto
with which he responded to the en-
tcnto'S announcement Of its condl-
tions for ending the war, and piedg-
ing their loyal and enthusiastic sup
port in the further conduct OF the
war.
Several of these addresses have
F; to1chcd upon the idea of unrestricted
use of the submarine, referring TO II
in some such way, as did the Hansa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18

1easse sst saa MaeFs fepAss
have uniformly szsaidad any refstt.
fa fJass sp's sssssfil Definite IN
.neuncement that the Greek govern
mert has accepted IN their eRsisssS
the demands Of the entente allies
was received here today in 2 tssls'
gram from, Sir E: q, H. Elliott
British Minister at Athens.
The decision was reached By tae
crown council on Tuesday afternoon
according to dispatch to the Elk
change Telegraph Company. |. was
communicated im1pediately To the ea,
tente ministers.
The release of the veHizehsts Who
we're arrested following the outbreak
in Athens on December 1, is ex-
pected heuEly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18

: I q -
vice president, with; jurisdiction 90
ali lines, under Mn eeoapms,. ~, ~
Foresscre, formerly ( gehesA sapesS
intendent of,,the Eastern aissrisS OF
the Southern Railway,iis promoted TO
be general manager Of the 4iHeg
east" with headquarters at Char. .
lotte, N. c.. Mr Horace Baker
formerly gansN4 manager Of thu
Cincinnati, ,Nsrleans and faxase
Pacific Railws3tand the Alshaas
Great southefn2 ailroad, is promotes
to be general manager of the "iinsa
west with headquarters at Ginelnf
natl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
IlElIlEu CARRIER OF THE SOUTH.
In Eject Deceynber 10, 1918 :.

pREl1fEu CAMH1E.H VI THE JUL IL.
In EJECT DscsSaber 10, 1915 =
n. B.--FoIlnwins schedule Figures
arc published only as information NOT
Trains leave Union Station, Alexan-
drin.
Washington ana DanviIle. delivers
connection daily except Sunday ae
Orange To 6 aud O., No. 4C3 for Cor
B:tT A. n Duily-I.ocal for Harrison
Surg and way stations. Bluffs parlDr
..ar.
s:17 A. ~. Da:ly-Sail train, coaches
for Manassas. Wsrrentonl Granss:
1922 a. n. DailY-U. S. Fast Mai,
stops only for DHyaengers to points
mt wlriri, scheduled to stop. CoaGhrs
aud Sleeping cars to Atlanta, New
Orleans, birmingham. Sleeping cur
rharlnttcsvillc. Lynehburs. DAnville
Greensboro. and Charlotte.
Are Z. Al Daily-Local for Chariot
trsyillc connecting at calrcrtou Tor
"j j:5s :. II. naily--Rirminghsa, spe-
ciul. Sleeping cars between New York.
Atlanta. Anuiston, Birmingham. and
atlanta, .taniston, Eir;DinSha:E
Through, srs, class coachcs hetTcei
Washington. atlanta and Birminshai III
Dinr. car service. Tourist to eaiitoT'
mia daily. II
4:ns /. a.--Datiy local fol. Hsr-
risonburS and way stations on pann MANI
sas branch. Pullman Buffet Darlor
seq y. NJ. local for warrcntnn.. !,
III y. ii. DaiIy-Augusta Special
Through train with sleeping cars 70
Charlotte. Columbia. Aiken aud All
gusls. Through Sleeping cars to Ash
iO:eo l.. NJ. 3,aily.-W-ashinsten an!
Chattanooga Limited Via LynchpprE1
Fir3t cluss coachea and sleeping csss
to Roanoke. Knoxville Chattapoosn.
sleeper to Sew Orleans. Washington
TO- EGsnnLs Dining car service.
ll:9a =. 81. Dai1y--New York and
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club and Observation sars 30
New Orleaus Dining Gar service.
Act 4. aI Dai!y-5iclnpHis special
nokr. KnoXvilie, Nashville, Chatts-
,,1n,-a. and NsInphis. DluirE car ssr-
vice. washington slccains cars open
- For y detailed schedule flEures, tick
c,s.rcscrvai,ons Stc.; a 1gI2HF, IAN "a
'4 i. II. eoAFsiaN, Vice-Prcs:, ana
s" i; ~ T. ' e.saRv. Gen1 Pass. Agent
VI. III TATLOE. Pass, TRANS NsF.
q. ~. WESTBURf. Gen: Agent
705 18th Street, n. w" WASHINGTON
r.. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
MARYLAND, Delaware and
Virginia Railway Go,

Steamers of this line leave A1eKs
andria every Monday 4:N I. M. :
FOR BALTIMORE; AND Alb HiE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS,
Cuisine and appointments uneAesh q:
Freight for Ba:timose. Paile9cinaie
and New York soiicitel and ehalle e,
with care: Through rates and eag
Of lading issued.
Single fare to Baltimore SS,25 rez
turn trip s4.5O, State rooms one way
s1.5O. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.
German Minister Of Finance Express
scs Belief That Tcuton Arms Will
TriumDh.


Triumph.
London, Jan. 1S--Dr. Lentze, the
German minister Of finance, in SUD
uniting the 1917 budget to the Prus-
sian Dict, said, according to u Rcu-
ter dispatch from Amsterdam:
"Thc principal thing today is that
We win the war. The blockade
makes itself folt more and more. 1t
cannot be denied that it lies heavily
on the country, and yet it must be
borne. Entertainments On private
interests. the difficulties of supply
ing foodstuiFs, and their costlincss
certainly arc very great Many a
man with small income and large
family has great troubles to meet,
but what is the welfare Ola single
individual as compared with the
future of our whole people?
"Our enemies make great mis-
take il they believe they can conquer
us by 4 blockade. No one starvcs
in Germany, despite the blockade.
This has been well provided against.
In enemy countries the cost of food
and the distress in many respects
arc greater than with as. Their
are still difficult months ahead o
us, very heavy fighting still to over
come many sacrifices of blood and
treasure still to make. We do 10;
deny it. But our confidence remains
firm. We arc all convinced that we
cannot be defeated and that victnry
will be with us. Our true God VIII
/ so certainly has guided the young EN-
pire Of Prussia, will remain with u
if only VIC do our duty, and this we
shall do with willing hearts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
. - - = - =
SOUTHERN 4, R. CHANGES.

]. N. Culp, Vice President, Rstires
From Active Service.
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 1s.-!The lines OF
the Southern Railway Company, the
Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas
Pacific Railway Company, the Ala
bama Gerat Southern Railroad Com
pany, the New Orleans and North
eastern Railroad Company and the
Northern Alabama Railway Com
pany, will hereafter be grouped for
the purpose of administration as
"Iines east" and Zines west" of the
Southern railway system. No CONSOLE
dation is planned, but the corporate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
"you Can't Tell the Difference"

"You Can't Tell the Difference.
That is what they all say regard
ing Pablo, the new non-aleohfoi'c
beverage we are now offering to the
trade.
Pablo is All unfermentcd beverage
does not contain malt and is sbso-
lutely non-alcoholic. 1t is not q
ncar-beer and should not be
confused with the many spscslled
temperance drinks now being mark
eted that are really nothing rnore
than fermented malt beverages, with
a percentage Of the alcohol extract
ed, the sale of which is Liable TO be
accompanied by risk Of prosecution.
Wherever Pablo has been intro
duced it has met with almost iu-
slant favor and popularity, proving
to be a good repeater. AS compared
with other soft drinks, Pablo is in
class by itsclf--a drink with char
acter and snap to it. 1t is Of a
sparkling amber color and has that
pleasing hop tang that is a never
failing, nevcr-tiring delight to the
taste and which at the same time
makes it a refreshing healthful and
invigoratiug beverage.
Distributed by the
Rarnlnel Manufacturing
Company.
Alexandria, Va. Phone Bell 278.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
HOPE FOR PEACE WITH GERMANY
FAST FADING AS INSULTS GROW


technical details of just what the Germans wanted
CLASH WITH GERMANY NEARER
ruthless Uboa neutral
cntraband
all caution to the Winds
she will not have regard for America
SLIM
nations business fast pHng knota knot tied
by Germany BLOCKADE"
dubious of the although
leaving held that actual might be
England before catastrophe involving Ame
occurred
The President intends proceed deley-no stampeded
single incident, his friends
of
Wilson his stepthat of
asking Congress fol protection Of Americans the
AUSTRIA A DISTURBING ELEMENT
Austria
Powers, the situation by the fact that
the American schooner Lyman NJ La" Illegally
according
may it before the President
breaks with Austria
Meanwhile behind secrecy preparation
ment eventualiies proceeding rapidly
comforting with Secretaries Daniels
holding daily from 10
gathered the biggest in Americas
donating their time and labor the Government an
efor to coo systematically American
of councils
F. Of Morgan Co.. outlining the he
placing Plans for guarding
in making available
national have heen made but secret
remarkable perfected ana mas
days
is declared that should
which would be able bring
highly satisfactory Government heads
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
EDGAR HALSTEAD DEAD;
WAS CHARACTER ACTOR
Philadelphia Last Here in Hit
the-Trail Holliday"-Created
Important Roles

Edgar Hastead. one Of the most widely
dead al the Hotel Olmsted, Cleveland. He
was native of Philadelphia and always
considered this city his home.
Word Of his death was received today
by his sister, Mrs. John l.. Young. 5ilo
Cedar avenue Mr.. llalstead. who was APP
pearing IN Hit the Trai Holiday" had
an appointment with member of the
company and when lie failed to keep IT. the
actor went to his room. He found his fell
low actor dead in bed His death. it Is
believed, was due to heart disease.
Mr. Ialstead made his last appearance
I'm this city at the GarrCk, where he made
a big hit in the character of the chief Of
police in the Holiday" show. It is believed
that he created more parts than probably
any other act Of of the present time. lie
was ffty-four years old and his experience
dated from the days of the old Wheatley
Dramatic Association, which became ia
nous at the Arch Street theatre.
Mr.. IIalstead created the part of the
innkeeper in Seven Keys to Baldpate, -
won success in many other character roles.
He supported many stars both of the old
and the present day.
Mr.. Halstead was member of the
Lambs club, the Green Room club and
Actors order of Friendship. He was un-
married.
The funeral will take place on Sunday
afternoon from the home of his brother
in-aw, John l.. Young. Interment will be
in Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
TIES MASSEUSE TO BED \
AND ROBS APARTMENT
"Spaniard" Threatens to XIII
Woman as He Comes to "Clean
Out" the Place
VICTIM FOUND BY COPS
Arrest Expected Soon as Police Tr.;,
Strangler-Described as Small
and Swarthy

daring robbery, In which a swsr,b,
man bound and gagged Marie Gibln
masseuse, of / South Eighteenth strs.t
at the point OF pistol and escaped w,ts
$500 worth of jewelry and s125 in monsv
was discovered early today by the nolic.'
who found Miss Gibin tied to her bed A.,
arrest is expected before nghtfall. ''
The INTRUDER, according to the WON. NJ.
story, walked to her door on the second
floor of the building shortly befors
O'Clock last night and flashed a pistol in
her face.
~ came to clean you out" he said 20,
know you have money and iewelry. Civ.
it 90 me or | will kill YOU / am a Spans
lard and desperate man"
Miss Gblin attempted to dissuade hin,
from robbinR her. Attempting to save soma
of her property she worked n ring on bar
finger in the darkness and dropped II 70 In
floor. The intruder discovered her ruse ana
forced her into her apartments whera
after locking the door. he bound her 70 IN.
bed with a sheet and gagged her. CoyerinS
her with the pistol he riled the room. oh
tanning rings. bracelets and other ievelry
and S125 in bank notes. according TO Mise
Giblin.
The bound woman worked the gag m
her mouth shortly after midnight and
screamed for help. A passer-by telephon.6
to the police, and Detective Mccullough n,
the Fifteenth and Vine streets station. forced
his way into the apartments and released
her. Miss Gibln. who is III from the SHOCK
described the man as about five feet seyen
inches tall, smooth shaved and swarthv In
appearance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
DELAWARE LEGISLATURE
FLOODED WITH BILLS
Many Presented on Eve of Last Day
for Introduction of New
Measures

DOVER Del. Feb. 15.-The Delaware
Legislature was flooded with new bills
today, owing to the fact that tomorrow Is
the last day upon which new measures can
be introduced The two bills to amend the
tax laws Of Delaware. which will be about
the most important measures to be pre-
sented at this session. as they completely
revise the present taxation system of this
State, will not be presented until tomor-
row.
bill was introduced by Senator Muir
phey authorizing the Levy Court OF Kent
County to issue bonds to the amount of
100000 to be expended for permanent road
improvements,
Advocates of woman's suffrage In Della
ware will have hearing before joint
session OF the House and Senate at 10: 80
o'clock tomorrow morning, and a large
delegation is expected TO be present, headed
by Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles.
The House Committee on Elections re-
ported favorably on the suffrage bill and
a similar bill has been reported favorably
In the Senate.
Representative Culver this morning in
triduced a bill to authorize the Levy Court
of Sussex County to borrow $1,000,000 for
permanent improvement Of roads In that
county.
Yesterday afternoon Senator Hoffecker
introduced bill authorizing the New Cas-
tie County Levy Court to borrow $500, 900
for the same purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
ANOTHER LEAK" TRAIL
LEADS TO w. w. PRICE
House Probers Find Another Broker
age House Learned of Peace Note
Through Correspondent

NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-Another warning
TO brokers of impending peace moves was
today traced to the information sent out
by w. w. Price. Washington correspondent,
at the leak" investigation by the House
Rules Committee here
: Through evidence brought forth by Cliff
ford Buckman, of the brokerage house Of
Raymond, Pynchon Co, IT was shown
this firm sent out a warning to customers
on the afternoon OF December 90 This
warning was issued from the Chicago
ONCE
Counsel Whipple then introduced a mes
sage from A. NJ. Clement of the firm Of
Clement. Curtis q Co.. OF Chicago, stating
they had furnished Buckmans firm with
the peace move information as. they had
also informed F.. f. Hutton Co. II was
to Clement. Curtis & Co. that Price wired
his information.
A short executive session OF the commit
tee preceded the hearing today and ii is
understood the committee Is agreed to close
the New York end of the probe probably
today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
DENIES THAW is A WRECK
Recovering Rapidly, but His Mind Is
Still Hazy, DR.. Kirby Says

DR.. Ellwood r. Kirby, who is attending
Harry *. Thaw, today denied that Thaw
was physical wreck. Instead, Doctor
Kirby said that Thaw was recovering rap
idly. but that his mind was still hazy.
Governor Brumbaugh yesterday sent word
to District Attorney Swami, OF New York,
that it would be unwise to extradite Thaw
to New York just now because of his condi-
ton.
II know nothing of the legal status of
Thaw's case" said Doctor Kirby. but ]
will say that he is far from being n physi-
cal wreck. Thaw is still in had shape b. =
cause he lost a great deal of blood before
medical aid reached him. In my opinion
It will take a few weeks before he can be
removed from the hospital"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-15
PET DOG SAVES FAMILY
WHEN GAS PIPE BURSTS
Terrier Wakens Father, Who Finds
Three Daughters Unconscious
From Fumes

Barking of a pet terrier saved three chill
dren of II. T. Matthias from death by gas
this morning as they slept in their home.
706 South Fifteenth street.
Matthias was awakened by the dog. who
had been locked. in the bathroom. and
there he found his ten-year-old daughter,
Pearl, semi-conscious on the floor. He
opened the window and rushed to the next
room, where his other two daughters Lu-
cilles fourteen. and Mary, twelve. lay un-
conscious.
The three girls were taken to the Medico-
Chirurg,cal Hospital and rescued from dan
ger after an hours labor by physicians.
They were reported as being in fairly good
condition today. The leak in the gas pipes
u believed to have been caused by the
pipes freezing and then thawing with the
warm wave yesterday.