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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
"Ivanhoe" Rebecca Drawn From Life

The most famous of American Jew
esses was Rebecca Gratz, distinguished
Tor her beauty and piety. ard for her
friendships with eminent Americans
There is a tradition that Henry
Clay was an unsuccessful sutton and
one OF her most distinguished friends
was Washington Irving. This later
association had important literary con-
sequences. Irving was likewise a
close friend of Sir Walter Scott, whom
ne used frequently to visit at Abbots-
ford; 1t is said that his description of
Miss Gratz. of her loneliness of per-
son. the fineness of her character, her
devotion to her religion and her race
devotion that had prevented her from
marrying. most of the men with whom
she associated having been Christians
so fired the romantic imagination of
Scott that he put her in the novel that
ne was then writing.
In this way it happened that SCOTS
most famous woman character. his Re-
becca of "Ivanhoe." was drawn from
Rebecca Gratz of Philadelphia, writes
Burton ]. Hendrick in Worlds Work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
Realize S64 From Button Sale Sat.

Members of the Civic Improve
ment Department of the Waterville
Woman's Club with nine young ladies'
as assistants. sold buttons Saturday
from II A. NJ, to T. NJ. The sum
of s64 was realized and the money
will be given to the Community Ser
vice for the benefit of winter sports.
Mrs. Mary Hall and Mrs. L. l.. Cad
wallader were stationed in the
Emery Brown store. They were as
sisted on the street by Theo Doe,
Dorothy Daggett, Marian Rice, Ruth
Daggett. Adelaide Coombs, Mary
Cadwallader and Jean Cadwallader.
The territory north of the post Of
fee was in charge of Mrs Mary B.
Lunt, who was assisted by Irene
Woodsford and Ellen Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
Colby Baseball
Season Opens April
10 with i. of Maine

Waterville, Me-. Nov. hS.-The Colby
baseball schedule for 1924 as announc-
ed by Manager William w. Hale to-
night includes 10 games, as follows:
April 19-University of Maine.
April 23-Providence at Providence.
April 24-Springfield at Springfield.
April 25-Boston University at Bos-
ton (pending).
April 26-Lowell Textile at Lowell.
April 30-Harvard at Cambridge
(pending).
May 3-Rowdoin Estate series).
May university Of Maine Estate
series).
May 9-Lowell Textile.
May 14-Bates Estate series).
May 21-University of Maine Estate
series).
May 22-Tufts.
May 2S-Bowdoin at Brunswick
Estate series).
May 29-New Hampshire at Durham
May 30-Tufts at Medford.
May 31-Dartmouth at Hanover.
June 4-University of Maine at Oro-
no Estate series).
June 6-New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
Falls From Horse
And Breaks Arm

A rather unusual accident occurred
yesterday afternoon when Miss Lur-
line Gray. aged IS. of School street.
fell from horse which she was
riding and broke the upper part Of
her left arm. Miss Gray who is the
daughter of Millage Gray of this
city was riding with Miss Elsie Pc
terson. aged 10, also of Waterville,
on upper College evenue when the
accident occurred. 1t is understood
that the saddle was not strapped on
tightly enough and slipped around
throwing Miss Gray ITO the ground.
She was taken to the offices of DR..
p. P. Fish and an X-ray will be taken
today to determine If there are more
injuries. Miss Gray was resting
quite comfortably last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
Joseph FIeury

Word has been received in this
city of the death of Joseph F'leury
while working in the woods near
Jackman. Mr.. Fleury was killed last
Friday by a tree falling upon him.
The body will be taken to his home
in st. Claire, P. O.. where burial ser
vices will be held Tuesday. Mr..
Fleury was born in st. Claire and he
IS survived by wife living in st.
Claire, several sons. Leo Fleury of
Waterville. Felix Fleury of Jackman,
Davlla, Aime, Henry and Armand, all
of st. Claire: and several daush-
ters. Mrs. HeIaire Goselin of Oak
land, Mrs. Aristotle Clouture of Sas-
katchawan and Berradette of st.
Claire. Mr.. Fleury was 81 years of
age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
The Absent-NIinded Begear

Garter Is the most absent-minded
chap I ever saw" remarked q club
man to fellow member. @
Whats he been doing now?" in
quired the other.
"Why, this morning he thought
he'd left his watch at home, and
then he took 1t out to see if he had
time to go back and get it."
THAT isn't as bad" said the
second man reminiscently, ''as the
time when he left his Office and put
out a card saying he'd be back at
three o'clock, and then. finding he'd
forgotten something. went back to
his Office, read the notice on the
door and sat down on the stairs to
wait until three o'clock"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
The Only Chnica

Il want" said the little bride, "a
piece of meat without fa;, Zone or
gristle.''
The butcher regarded her reflect
lively for a moment. then turned and
carefully surveyed his stock and re-
marked: you'd better have an egg.
ma'am. Ladies' Home journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
To Observe Education Week

The American Legion. the National
Education Association ana the United
States Bureau of Education has es-
tablished a cooperative plan of OBJ
serving American Education week
and the Governor Percival P. Baxter
has proclaimed the week as such in
this state.
Monday will be observed as Am
erican Constitution Day and every
one is urged to visit the schools
where this educational program will
be carried out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

An old darby, who delivers grocer
les for a small store, owns a horse
and wagon and also a motor truck.
Instead of using the truck, as most
people would suppose, he uses the
wagon.
A customer asked the old fellow
one day why he did not use the
truck, whereupon he replied: well,
sab, de truck she use feed only when
she workin,' an de boss eat feed all
de time, workin' or not"-Ju0ge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Mrs. Edwin c. Whittemore of this
city. director of the White Cross
work Of the Baptist churches of
Maine and Mrs. Hugh r. Hatch Of
Fairfield. of the Women's Foreign
Missionary Society Of Maine returned
home Saturday from a tour in Pts
cataquis. Penobscot, Hancock and
washington counties where they have
neen holding basket and echo meet
ings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Clinton G.. Davis has returned to
his work at the Kennebec Journal
office n this city after passing a two
weeks vacation at the home of his
parents in Sidney. Louis Goodwin
has been substituting during his alb
sence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

The library committee Of the
Waterville Women's Club will meet
with Miss Jennie Smith, 20 College
avenue Tuesday Afternoon at 8
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
Habits of Tibetans

There is one country in the world
the wcmen of which are noted for
their cleanliness and for the fact that
they do not gossip. This is Tibet, ac-
cording to Nicolas Notovitch, dis
tinguished Russian savant.
1.-THE women Of Tibet are the men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
Fire at Power House

An alarm was sounded yesterday
afternoon from Cox 90 for a fire at
the lower Power House. A coil
burned out in a dynamo and sparks
were carried to other parts of the
building, causing quite fire. The
fire department were present in quick
time but were unable to put water
into the house until the current was
turned off, making quite delay.
The damage to the machinery was
estimated at about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
FAIRFIELD

Misses Edith and Cleo Williams,
Florence and Maud Foot OF Wnslow
were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Williams Of Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

A special communication Of Wat
erville Lodge No. IS, F. and A. M,
will be held this evening at 1880 with
work in the entered apprentice de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
Mrs. 1osenh SAWYER entertained a

Mrs. Joseph Sawyer entertained a
party of friends at her home Satur-
day evening at a farewell party for
Mrs. Josephine Gaylord who is 20
ing to Belfast to make her home. Mrs.
Gaylord was also given a party dur
ing the week at the home Of Mrs. O.
A. learned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Mrs. Raymond A. Drown and
daughters. Dorothy and Ruth OF
western avenue were week END
guests of NJ. Lillian Burns of Brock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

The travel and history department
or the Waterville Women's Club will
meet at the Women's Association
rooms next Tuesday evening at 7:20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

1--WE kept an account of all my
Quarrels in this diary"
sort of scrap book, as it WERE"
California Pelican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

IB. Bonney of Bath Is in town
an business for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

The Business and Professional
Woman's club will hold a rerular
meeting this evening in Modern
Woodpan hall,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Clark Printer, H. H. Higgins and
". K. Carter of Ellsworth were
week end visitors in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Miss Mildred Gilman passed the
weekend at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Wesley Crabtree in Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

NJ C. Brandon of Portland Is in
.own on a few days business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Miss Velpa Ricllels OF Boston is
visiting friends in Waterville for
several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Mrs, NJ. J. Saxton of Portland was
visiting friends in the city yester-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Kedd Of Port
land passed the weekend in this
rify
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

The regular meeting Of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps will be held Wed
nesday evening.
Edgar Parent was called home
from Aroostook last week by the
death of his infant son.
Mrs. Albert Poulin will entertain
the Monday night club this evening.
The regular meeting of Fairfield
Lodge, I. o. 0. F., No. 6S, will be
held this evening. Work in the ini-
totory degree will be conferred and
all members are urgently asked to be
present.
The American Legion Auxiliary
Sewing circle will meet Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Martha Willette.
Albert Martin has gone to Port
land for a few days stay.
Ray Mitchell, George Brown and
party have returned from Loon Lake
where they have been enjoying a
hunting trip.
Theodore and Harold King have
returned from DR.. Cobbs Hospital in
Auburn where they underwent an
operation upon their threats.
Timothy Flood has purchased the
Fred Howe home of Carl Piper and
is moving 1t to. Kelley street.
The P,lilathea Glass will meet this
evening at the home of Mrs. Mabel
Lord in Shawmut. The members
are. to take the seven o'clock car from
here.
Miss Alberta Foss has returned
from Morrisons Corner where she
has been the guest of Mrs. Evelyn
kendell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

CLAYTON Head and Brenton Taylor
NJ Portland were in Waterville over
fhe weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

uohn Wolfe of Boston is passing q
,sw days in Waterville with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Schwart Of
BOSTON is visiting friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

r. A. Macgregor Of Lewiston was
IN the city yesterday, calling on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

". NJ. Grindle of Rockland is in
,own on business for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

B. Callman of Houlton was CALL
,ne on friends in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Goodhue were
dinner guests at the home of rela-
lives in Sidney yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
PITTSFIEL.D.

On Tuesday evening, Nov. 2oth.,
the second i'm a series of whist
parties, under the direction OF Phlen-
toma Lodge, will be held in /. o. O.
F. hall: All who enjoy the game are
invited. The committee in charge
Will be Rae Butler, Ivan Whitman
and Guy Shaw.
William FARRELL, lecturer will
speak at Power hall on Tuesday eve-
ming, Nov. 20. His subject, rs Civin-
cation Success"
John G., Berdeen, bond salesman
for Merrill and Oldham Co., of Bos-
ton, has been in town this week, the
guest of his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
New Era Auxiliary Meets

The members of the new Era Aux
lliary of the Baptist church, held a
very pleasant meeting Thursday af-
ternoon which was observed as
Cradle Roll afternoon. Several guests
We're present and many children were
welcomed. Refreshments were serv-
cd by the social committee, Mrs. Alice
Conor, Mrs. Velma Wight, and Mrs.
tIorence kimball who were the hos
tesses for the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

The ladies' Of the N. E. o. p. will
have an all day meeting TODAY in g
A. X. hall to sew for the fair. Each
member is asked to bring a lunch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
Nov. Fl, Date for tT,oye Pirates''

Nov. Fl, Date for tLoye Pirates"
November 21st is the date set the
production of the operetta Love
Pirates" This .operetta was given
last year by the Lawrence high
school and Is to be presented with
the same cast. This includes Miss
Isabelle Parkman, soprano. and Otto
Totman, tenor, two well known
singers of ability. Besides these two
the original cast which includes
many alumni. This operetta is being
coached by Miss Margaret Totman
and musical numbers are under the
direction of Miss Georgia Munro.
This entertainment is given for the
benefit Of the L. H. 8. Athletic Asso-
citation and will be one Of the best
things of it's kind this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

New Era Auxiliary to Hold Sale
The New Era Auxiliary of the
Baptist church will hold their an
nual sale in the church parlor on
Tuesday afternoon. Nov. 20, with the
following committees in charge:
Mrs. Maude Hurd, chairman of gem
eral committees; Mrs. Florence
Healey. Mrs. Lillian Call fancy
work booth: Mrs. Eva Atwell. Mrs.
Ella Newhouse, aprons; Mrs. Dolly
McMichael. Mrs. c. Z. Henry, Mrs.
L. F. Marden. mystery booth. which
will be divided in three departments,
for boys. girls and adults; candy
booth, Mrs. Edith Prescott; refresh
ments. Mrs. Edith Huff.
The annual church supper con-
nected with the fair has been post
poned until later date on account
of the Y. NJ. G. A. convention which
will convene at the Baptist church
during the week.
Mrs. Florence Hunter was called
to Durham Saturday by the illness
of her aunt, Mrs. Jennie Hoxie.
Monday evening, Nov. 10, the
members of Plymouth Lodge, I. o.
o. F.. of Dexter will pay a fraternal
visit to Phlentoma Lodge and the
degree team of the visiting lodge
will confer the second degree on a
class of candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19
Mrs. c. J. strono Entertain.

The beautiful new home of Mrs. c.
y. Strong on Main street, was open
ed to her friends Friday afternoon
with Thanksgiving lunch and
whist. The decorations were very at
tract1ve, the color scheme was or
ange and yellow. At noon the fol-
lowing menu was served: Dreamed
oysters, candied sweets, Russian
dressing, salad nut bread, cream
cheese, Cavarian cream Demitassi.
During the afternoon the guests
were entertained in the card room,
delicious fruit punch, sandwiches and
nuts being served.
The first prize was awarded to
Mrs. Hollis w. Stitham, who received
an imported boudoir lamp. Mrs. P. A,
Wright received the second prize. a
table linen roll. Mrs. II. E. Clay, bud
vase. Mrs. Agnes Royal, dressed doll:
Mrs. John Chase. bird vase; Mrs.
Hussey. pack of cards.
During the afternoon 1t became
known that it was Mrs. Stitham's
birthday and much to her surprise,
she was presented with a handsome
birthday cake.
The guests present were: Mrs. r.
q: Lancey. Mrs. H. w. Stitham, Mrs
w. Z. Humphrey, Mrs. H. E. Clay
Mrs. p. A. Wight. Mrs. r. H. Berry
Mrs Mabel Hussey, Mrs A. r. Nc.
Nabb. Mrs. Agnes Royal, Miss Mar
tina Royal, Mrs. John Chdse. Mrs. r,
Z. Brown, Mrs. Alice Cole, Miss
Edna Martin and Mrs. Frank Wood.
bridge of Hartland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Inc Domestic Science committee
OF the Waterville Woman's club will
meet this afternoon at $3.50 with Mrs.
Harry Weber of 20 Burleigh street.
Garfield Camp, Sons Of Veterans
VIII hold a special meeting this
evening at o'clock. J. A. Iiallett of
Oakland will inspect the camp and
IL Is hoped that every member will
attend. Refreshments will be served,
Miss Elizabeth Minot is at the
nome Of her cousin M. Lillian Burns
OF Brockton, Mass, where she Is re-
covering from tonsil operation per-
formed by DIR. Callahan of that city.
Her sister, Marcia has returned home
after passing two weeks there,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-19

Phlentoma Lodge, I. O. o. F., will
entertain the lodge of Dexter on
Monday evening. 1t Is expected that
there will be a large number pres
ent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
Miners To DISCUSS
THE COAL PROBLEM
Relation Between Employer and
Enploye 10 Be Theme

milwaukee,. sept. 1.-THE zeal 81
usiion ana its problems ssll be leiRea
IN discussion with those 81 the min
ing Industry al the annual convention
here September sizss 81 the Amer,
can Mining Congress and National
Exposition Of Mines and Nine Equip
ment. The relation between employer
and employee IN industry sill be The
principal subject.
A representative af the federal coal
commission Will attend fer the pun
pose OF presenting the viewpoint OF
the commission relative 10 the hitu-
minous and anthracite coal Industries
The report OF this commission IS u
Affects the soft coal industry viii be
published September e.
The Industrial cooperation confer
ences during the convention will he
directly related 20 the coal industry,
in which all points Of view will be-
represented. The Industrial cnanera'
tive Division OF the congress Is now
organized In 20 states, James j,
Davis. secretary Of labor. will speak
on the essential factors In the de-
veiopmant OF a policy In obtaining
permanent industrial peace IN the
mining industry.
In the metal mining section. three
problems will be presented for discus
sion--that OF silver producers In con.
nection with the elimination Of the
protecting safeguards of the nittman
act. the question OF national policy
relative 10 immigration. and tho
question of "blue sky" legislation OF
n national character as II affects min
ing conditions In western state.
The exposition will include $50 OF
the latest types OF mine equipment
and mine machinery which is de.
signed TO, emphasize the importance
of the work of the Standardization
division OF the congress and the ne
cessity OF q greater utilization OF labor
saving and cost reducing equipment
and machinery in the expansion of
the industry.
Speakers on the various programs
include J. G. Dryden, president Of the
National Coal Association: Major
Frank D. Rash, Kentucky. NJ. l..
Gould, Indiana, j. G.. Bradley. West
Virginia, and Albert ]. Mason, Illi-
nois, respectively presidents of coal
associations or companies; Lawrence
r. Abbott, president of the Outlook
Publishing company, who will pre-
sent the point of view of the public
in coal problems, and either John d.
Rockefeller. Jr., or a representative,
representing the point of view of the
large employer of labor. in regard to
the elements entering into the de-
velopment of a real policy in rela-
tionship.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
Mexico May Modify Laws
On Expulsion of Aliens

Mexico City, Sept. 14-Foreigners
in Mexico view with mixed feelings
the proposal of group of congress
men to reform Article 33 of the con-
stitution. Being 'thirty-threed," the
popular way of expressing the opera
ton of said article, means being eX-
PEELED without hearing or trial from
Mexico on orders from the president
as "a pernicious foreigner"
Proposals for reform include the
granting of hearing to Candidates
for the S3d degree; but, in case of
conviction, the serving of the cor
responding sentence should the of
Tense charged be of civil or Grim
tnal nature, and then expulsion. At
present, under the article. few DAYS
imprisonment 'incommunicado. be-
fore expulsion, is the only extra pun
ishment inflicted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
CITY BEAUTIFIERS MEET
Large Number to Meet at American
Institute OF Park Executives Con-
ycntiOn at st. Louis.

ycntiOn at st. Louis.
Kansas City, Sept. 14.-Persons in
terested in making American cities
more beautiful will assemble in
Kansas City September IL for five
day session of the American Insti-
tute of Park Executives. The pro-
gram includes discussion of problems
which confront members of the or
ganization, as well as inspection of
the park and boulevard systems here,
in Kansas City, Kas. and in st. Jo-
sepA, Mo.
Among the subjects are the ma
tional and state parks. the compre-
hensive park system and its relation
to the general city plan, parks and
regional planning. coming, forest res
ervations and city forestry in connec-
ton with the park system Delegates
are expected to number approx
mately 275. President Theodore
Wirth, who also is superintendent of
parks of Minneapolis, Mimi, will pre-
side.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-09-14
CANADA MAKING RUJTER

Ottawa, Sept. 14,-Canada made
147.750,000 pounds of creamery butter
In 1922, valued at s5t.550, 900 This
is an increase of 100000 pounds
over 1891. The production of cheese
in 1929 reached 1856. 10000 pounds.
worth s22,o0o,o0o. Tho government
has been encouraging dairying of re-
cent years,
Evening journal., 1923-01-11
DIES ON TRAIN ON
WAY FROM HOSPITAL

Special 70 The Evening Journal.
GEORGETOWN. Del. Jan. II
While on his way from a Philadel-
phia hospital 20 his home al Selby-
vile. on Monday night, Russell West
a young broker Of that town died on
the passenger train between George
town and Stockiey.
The young man who for some
time had been in Philadelphia for
treatment. became discouraged be
cause he could find no cure for his
ailment and decided to go TO he
home His condition is said 10 have
become very serious before the train
reached Georgetown, but owing ~
the fact that his home was only
about twenty miles away decided TO
continue the trip.
Almoet as soon as he had passed
away. the train broke down and was
detained for more than an hour and
half. Funeral services we're held yes
terday and burial made in the Sell
byville cemetery.