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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-13

tip, you big slob,' says my small friend,
bristling up like fest dog.
:" is your little boy talking to you,' says
the waiter, looking at me. 4 don't under
stand baby talk
"'Maybe you'll understand this, says the
kid, and pokes him between the eyes.
Things began to happen then. Walters
showed up as thick as phenoms in the spring
and we started as pretty rough house as
anyone could wish for. The kid didn't have
much weight but he handled what he had as
nifty as any kid l ever saw. Me and him
was holdin' our own, all right, until the re-
serves arrived from the kitchen, and then
they put us out. It's no use for two men to
try to whip an army.
1.-THE kid was pretty wei! used up. His
nose was bleeding and both of his eyes were
beginning ewell. He stood on the side
walk watch..,, the crowd that had put us
out as they filed back into the restaurant
and then he shook his head like bull does
when it's mad.
"Let's go back in there and clean that
joint out before my eyes swell Shut he says.
Fright then he made friend for life out
of me. You can't judge mans nerve by
his size.
"'You're on l says, and we started for
the door.
"Before we got across the sidewalk girl
came out of the restaurant and rushed up
to the kid.
My poor boy she says, wiping some of
the blood off his face with her handkerchief.
Il didn't check my hat says the kid.
"Then they clinched. l saw that the fight
ing was all over, so called taxi, looking
every minute for the police to show up.
When they left me at the hotel they both in
sisted on me coming to the wedding"
Red threw his cigar away and stretched.
"About time l was turning in,'' he declared.
"Did you know WHICH one of the walters
BACKED your eye?" asked, as we moved
toward the elevator.
81 never said any of 'um did," he
answered, rubbing his injured eye tenderly.
"A foul tip busted wire in my mask this
afternoon and done that"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-13
RED Kelley's Black Eye
By G.. H. Wilson

chesty about it until the head waiter came
and made me check my hat
Without struggled" I asks.
"'That's thel point he says. had
case of buck augur and handed it over with
out murmur. And I've been trying to per-
suade the girl was with to marry me for
some time. Now it's all off. She's great
believer in this red blood, hero stuff and
now she won't have anything to do with me-"
"I don't blame her. says. Why didn't
you soak him one?'
"'He's as big as you are and l didn't have
the nerve he admits. Il want you to go
there with me tonight and show that waiter
up"
"'Not me- says I amt no body guard
"'You understand me- he says. I'l do
all the fighting myself. What I want you
to do is to start quarrel to get me warmed
up. Push me into the ring, you understand.
You see, I'm not self-starter, so have to be
cranked. Once started, I'm a regular wild
cat"
Somehow or other began to like this lit
tie guy. He talked like he meant what he
SdAU auu was CuTlOuS u see WueCNeT ne OlO
or not. CourseI was taking chance of him
quitting and leaving me with a lot of
trouble on my hands, but l had crouch on
anyway and trouble was what was looking
for.
"'Let's CO. says.
Thanks he says, and we left.
1--WE passed the check girl like she wasn't
there and marched in the restaurant holding
our hats where everybody could see them.
"'Pll take your hats and have them
checked for you,' says the head waiter, after
he had us seated. He was big, all right, and
didn't look soft and flabby like most walters
do.
I'll keep mine l says.
cts rule Of the place. he protests
" Exceptions are what prove a rule,' l
says.
"I'm sorry he says, looking mean. 4
can't allow the waiter to serve you unless
you check your hats
"'Are you looking for trouble or just a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-13
Dare To Do Wrong

worth. Don't you know what it's worth to
your"
"Gimme 5000 and she's yours" said,
finally.
And I hadn't spilled out the last word till
he had his check book in his hand.
So then he went over to Fort Collins and
got the cash, and l gave him deed to the
cactus and ten barrels of crude rubber and
the mud lake, and then, just as fast as
could make it, went and wrapped Pull
man car around myself and departed away
from there.
l was afraid he'd find out how he had
been film flammed before I could get out Of
sight.
l read funny story in the paper yes
terday. 1t said:
Games Cover of Truro, Iowa, who
bought Joe Sims cactus farm, has already
shipped $4,000 worth of asphalt from the
asphalt lake on his property, and expects
to get three or four times that sum for what
is left in the gigantic slough. He discovered
the asphalt when he attempted to manufac-
ture rubber from the cactus plant by mixing
the mud from the lake with the cactus. Joe
SIMS the former owner of the lake, was
well-known ne'er-do-well about the county
for years. He never knew the real value
of his property"
Yes ma am, I'm Joe Sims, but l amt
exactly a ne'er-do-well. I still got $500 left
of that $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-13

Gal Red Kelley's Black Eye Kin.
Red Kelly is big, strapping lrishman and
one of the best catchers that ever broke into
the big league. He loves fight better than
a baseball fan does winner, so was not
surprised the other night when I found him,
in a secluded corner Of the hotel lobby,
nursing black eye.
"That's some sinner you have Red"
smiled, as We shook hands.
"A fellow will get 'um once in a while" "
he grinned, sheepishly. 81 pulled regular
movie stunt last night"
"Played regular, dashing, two-fisted
hero, suppose" said.
mo, 1 was the goat" Red answered. ut
was this way. got put out Of the game yes
terday for kicking about strike they called
on me that didn't come any closer to the
plate than the eighteenth amendment has to
prohibition, and was sittin' here wondering
why umpires was classed as human beings.
hadn't got over my mad spell. Pretty soon
along comes guy and sits down by me. He
was little fellow, swell dressed, and
judged him to be one of these jazz-dancing,
flapper trappers.
'He looked me over carefully, like l was
something museum wanted but hadn't got.
Are you afraid of head waiters?' he finally
asks.
No. grunts, wondering if he's nut or
just picked
"'Did you ever have waiter make you
check your hat?' he says, aseserious as the
boss when it rains on Sunday.
"If you're figuring on springing joke
on me, you're flirting with trouble warns
him. 4 amt in no joking mood
"'Nor me- he says. MY girls turned
me down and I'm desperate, otherwise l
wouldn't have bothered you.'
Let's hear the rest of it, says, get
tin interested.
"'Youll probably laugh at me, but here
goes he says. Last night l went to res
taurant and passed up the check girl like
didn't know she was among those present.
did it because the young lady was with said
it couldn't be done. was feeling pretty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

erts, and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur WAL
ton have attended Pennington Fair
this week
Clyde Cooper is in the Maine
General hospital at Portland for a
throat operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. B. Tarbox of Port
land was a recent guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. e. p. Sturtevant.
DR.. and Mrs. Ralph Putnam were
recent guests of relatives here.
NJ. L. Percival of Gardiner is the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Stilphen.
Mr. and Mrs. E. r. Clifford are en-
joying an auto trip in Aroostook
county.
Friends of DR.. Albert French will
be pleased to learn that he has re-
considered his decision to accept an
offer to enter business III Massachu-
sets and will remain in Winthrop.
Evangelist Lawrence Greenwood is
continuing his street services in
town, with increasing interest. He
is a splendid speaker and a fine
singer and all who have not yet
heard him should do so this evening.
Mrs. Adolphe Fortier and Mrs.
Libby passed Tuesday in Lewiston.
D. A. Murch is visiting his son,
Charles Murch, in Augusta.
Misses Alice Wood, Dorothy Han
naford and Marjorie Rowell left We'd
nesday for Waterville, where they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
\ atwood of Lewiston.

Willis Atwood of Lewiston. The
party came by auto. Luncheon was
served by the hostess and Bridge en-
joyed in the afternoon.
The Nature Study class walk, this
week. was postponed on account OF
the illness of Miss Helen Pitpan.
The congregational circle meets
Thursday at Evergreen cottage, Mrs.
A. H. Webb hostess.
Evangelist Lawrence Greenwood
held an open air meeting Monday ev-
thing delivering fine gospel message
and singing hymns. accompanying
himself on a small organ. A large
group of interested children were
taught a song by the evangelist. and
one little young lady sang a solo.
Mrs. c. II. Macneill of 90 Bridg-
ham street, Providence r. l.. is visit
ing her uncle, James Raymond, OF
Winthrop. Mr., and Mrs. Warren
Raymond took her to her old home
and other points of interest. Mrs:
Macneill and Mrs. Warren Raymond
are also visiting the latters sister,
Mrs. Sumner House of Birch street,
Winthrop.
The Modern Woodmen Dramatic
club of Augusta presented his IN
cle's Niece" Monday evening at the
Town hall. to an enthusiastic audi
ence. The play was we'll given ana
was followed by dancing.
Frank Mcdonald has returned 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
will attend Colby. All are members
of class of 1923, Winthrop high.

will attend Colby. All are members
of class of 1923, Winthrop high.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. lockwood and
son, Donald, were recent guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. Millspaugh.
Everett Wentworth and family Wis
tied the first of the week in Fayette.
Mrs. Harold Sands is in the Au-
gusta hospital, i'll with appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Harris have
returned to Waterville after a visit
with relatives.
Raymond Walton of New York is
passing the week at'Tappan farm.
The Anti Cant's will meet Friday
evening with Mildred and Annie
Brown.
c. w. Vose has returned to Cam
bridge, Mass, after a visit with
friends.
f. j. ROBBIE has returned to Port
land. after business visit in town.
-Sewall Packard of Augusta passed
the weekend with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wood, who
have been visiting Mr.. Woods moth
er, Mrs. Julia Wood, have returned to
their home in Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. Charles b. Carter recently en-
tertained at her summer home, VIM
clair, party which included Mrs.
Robert thase of IIuntville. Ala. Mrs.
Francis Stanley of Newton, Mass,
and Mrs. Frank Gardiner and Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
Old Maine Law Holds
Tn Would Be Citizens

Alfred, Me-, Sept. IAN old law on
the Maine statute books today was
encountered for the first time in the
memory of a number Of attorneys and
Associate Justice Deasy. in York
county supreme court was obliged to
postpone hearings of the cases of go
foreigners who had petitioned for
citizenship. The law forbids natur-
alization 30 days before a general
election. An election to vote on the
As hour amendment will be held
October Is. The hearings were put
over until the January term Of court
to be held in Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
More Seclusion
Ex-Emp's Desire

Doom, Aug. q "a. p. by MaiD-
Instead of time softening the reclu-
sion of the former German emperor,
he is about to retire even more COM
pletely from the gaze of the sight
seer, for he has ordered the erection
of barricade to prevent his resi-
dence from being overlooked from
the high road. The framework for
the new screen, which Is eight feet
high, will successfully prevent any
one from getting even q Meeting
glimpse of the fretful monarch al he
walks in his garden.
The recent publicity given to q
bonfire celebration in the grounds OF
Doom House is said to have been
the motive for the greater privacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
S. S. Glass Enjoys Hike

The young ladies class of the Con-
gregational Sunday school enjoyed a
hike up the shores of Lake Mariana
cook last Saturday evening. They
held an out Of doors business meet
ing, discussing plans for both work
and social events for the coming year
A picnic supper was enjoyed. They
were accompanied by their teacher,
Mrs. E. T, Clifford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
Farm Bureau Holds
Interesting Meeting

The Farm Bureau, Ladies DIVISION,
held an interesting meeting at the
grange hall, West Winthrop, TUESDAY,
with a good attendance. Food habits
were discussed by the Home Demon
stration Agent, Miss Helen clark,
who gave demonstrations OF proper
daily schedule for underweight and
overweight persons; also, balanced
rotions. She demonstrated yeast
bread making. making and baking
both bread and rolls.
picnic Lunch was enjoyed at noon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
WINTHROP

Mfs. Margaret Stewart of North
Ms,hHs Was guest Monday at the
aelnodist parsonage.
n.s a,ss Mae Sargent of Portland
s passed the week END with her pa
'.'s' Mr.. and Mrs. p. j. Clifford.
h. ss a recent meeting of the official
Il NO OF the Methodist church, Mrs.
IA, serne Maxfield was elected di-
T,S \, Of music for church services,
~ ~ MRS Lottie York, assistant.
Ik, .ss winthrop branch of the Au-
'fandsol trust Company has a very
.the as.. new sign, which adds to
\ @eractiveness of the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

The remains Of Harry Perkins, a
native of Winthrop, who was killed In
an automobile accident in the LIE
Grande were brought to Winthrop,
Tuesday, for interment in the family
lot in Maple cemetery. A brief ser
vice was held at the grave, conducted
by Rev. C. F. Sargent. Mr.. Perkins
was 81 years Of age. He had resided
in the west for Is years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

William Clifford, fifty-five year old
Bangor man, acted as his own att
torney Tuesday in the Penobscot gu.
perior court in a case charging him
with assault on his thirteen year old
step daughter. He was found guilty
by the grand jury after fifteen min.
utes deliberation. He will be sens
fenced In a few days. Clifford de-.
clared he had lost faith in lawyers.
He ross-examined his wife, the
questions causing her to sob on the
stand. He addressed the jury asking
that justice be granted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
Ladies' Aid Has
al Day Meeting

n. Methodist Ladies' Aid met at
q, parsonage for an all day meeting
attenmdednesday. There was a large
unch' A delicious picnic
haon was served on the lawn at
Aid ~. AZ the business meeting, the
cert ~ TO take charge of the con-
iami,u ne given " the De Moss
10 say, az Town hail, Oct. 2nd, also
serve the supper postponed from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
by Beck

University of Maine, after visit with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Mclntire.
Mrs. H. L. Foster entertained at
1910 party Tuesday afternoon There
was a good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
asst week, on Friday evening Of next


week.
Following the business meeting the
ladies devoted tn eafternoon the
making of paper flowers which will
be used as decorations at their fair,
November 18th. The ladies have
voted to carry out japanese
scheme of decora ton for the fair
this year, using the japanese flow
ers, wisteria, chrysanthemums and
cherry blossoms for decorating the
booths. The stage will be in charge
of the Anti Can't class who will con-
duct a Japanese tea room during the
afternoon of the fair.
Harley Laird Of Hartford. Conn,
has been visiting in town and left
yesterday for Nashua, N. H., for an
auto trip.
Jack Gledhill of Lewiston is visit
ing in town.
N. L. Hannaford and Mrs. Hanna
ford are attending the Druggists
Convention at Poland Spring.
Clyde Watson of Rumford was a
recent guest of relatives in town.
Elmer and Clement Taylor, Mar
iorie Rowell, Alice Wood, Dorothy
Hannaford, Mildred Briggs, Norman
Thomas, Reginald Rowell and Irving
Pinkham are all attending Colby col
lege. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Brown and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Rob-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

USED CARS
NASH-4-cylinder Sedan; five-pass.;
has spare tire, tube. bumpers front
and rear. m6tormeter. radiator bar,
wind shield wiper and mirror. Was
delivered in May. A good buy.
1918 DORT-Touring; good condition
1921 NASH-Coupe with new paint Job.
and rear.
1921 NASH-Eoadster.
@. NJ. C.-Truck.
1921 CHEvROLET-Touri good
running order, S225.
1919 REO-Touring.
Some other good seven-passcngcrs and
roadsterS.
We will make you a proposition with
terms or take your car In trace.
Liberty Bonds taken at full value.
WADLEIGH & son.
CHAPEL ST. PLACE TEL. 1s4s-M
THE CLASSIFIED section is the
hone Of homes to rent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

BEAUTY SHoP-Established one.
earning $500 to $500 monthly. En-
celIent clientele. VIII teach business.
Price $1,000. l.. O. Box S13. Portland,
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

COMPLETE OUTFIT-For sale for
manufacturing slippers. including
lasts. patterns. and dies. formerly
made by the Dalva Shoe Co. OF Brock
ton. Mass For further information
write to w. ]. Allairc, 16 BoXenda!c
Ave BrocktOn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

everything for everybody. Fathef.
mother. and the children can use the
articles advertised In the merchandise
elassifcations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
LIVE STOCK
Horses, Cattle. Vehicles

BAY HORSE-Or brown mare about
1909 ard 100 lbs, both good drivers;
will give trade as only need one. r.
w. Hin. us Water St, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20
Harry Perkins

hot coffee being served by the ladies
of the Bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

CALF-Purc-br Holstein heifer 4
months old, white. a good Individual.
Also heifer calves weeks old.
Price $50 each. including registration
papers. Tel. 1851. Stetson Bros.
WaterVillc. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

BULLS-Pure bred registered Guern-
seys. all ages. Abbott Farm Co, Tel.
GSl-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

TELL your troubles to policeman
And IL he is stumped call upon our
ad-taker.
THE OPPORTUNITY you are seek
ing Is calling to you through the claS-
SIZED columns
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CLASSIFIED RATES
Effective Sept. Is. 1929
Is words to line)

| journal will not be responsible
u Tne than one incorrect insertion.
/ fGr sV notify promptly any mistake in
he initial insertion
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Wanted-Real Estates
Brokers in Real Estate

HOCSE-To buy or rent small one or
car line near Augusta. Apply Boz
DIS, journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-20

BOYS-For Augusta and Gardiner Of
fees. Fine chance to learn business.
Apply Western Union.
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MERCHANDISE
Articles tor Sale

CLASSIFIED ADS merit your attcn-
tion.
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HELD Wanted-k.e .e s.

WOMAN-Or girl FOR general house,
work. Mrs. G.. +. Wilcox, l Crosby
ST. Place. Tel. 254-W.
Evening star., 1923-11-20
PLANS TO RESTORE
HOME OF MONROE
Society Proposes to Convert
Fifth Presidents Birth
place Into Shrine.

The birthplace Of President JameA
Monroe in Westmoreland county. Va,
Is to be purchased and restored to q
condition approximating that OF the
time at which the fifth President OF
the United States was born. April 2S
1853. Mrs. Rose Gouverneur Hoes
president OF the Society OF Descend
ants OF James Monroe, announced
yesterday.
This society was organized Satur-
day afternoon at a luncheon at the
home of Mrs. Hoes. at which time
tentative plans were laid for the pro-
curing Of the land on which Is locat'
ed the modest home OF the former
President. 1t Is now In a bad state OF
repair.
1t was declared that immediate &C.
tion was necessary. as the place IL
being carried away. brick by brick. al
souvenirs, by the many sightseers
The structure Is located on land which
is part of a grant to Andrew Monroe
great-grandfather OF James Mon
roe. 1t Is proposed to restore the
property and to perpetuate 1t as q
shrine in memory of the originator OF
the Monroe doctrine. A museum is
to be connected with II. affording q
repository for the many articles OF
Evening star., 1923-11-20

by an automobile. Police reported
the driver failed to stop.
Frederick Partridge, hfty nine
years Foxall road. last night was
knocked down at Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and 18th street northwest by an
automobile driven by Joseph E.
Lynch, Conduit road. He was taken
to Emergency Hospital, where sur
geons found two of his ribs were
broken.
Knocked Down by Auto.
william Mullican, five years, 155
11th street northeast, yesterday aft
ernoon was knocked down by an au-
tomobile near 18th and B streets
northeast and slightly hurt. He was
Norman E. Schultz. seven years,
Bradbury Heights, fell from a motor
truck on Alabama avenue southeast
yesterday afternoon and rear wheel
of the vehicle passed over his right
ankle He was treated at Casualty
Hospital and taken home.
Mrs. Thomas ]. Barnsley. Rock
Vile, Md. was bruised and shocked
last night when an automobile
driven by her husband collided with
another machine in front of 4140
Georgia avenue. She refused hos
pital treatment.
Francis Knight, colored, twelve
years old. 1419 Duncan street north
east. sustained slight injuries last
night as n result Of a collision be-
tween his bicycle and an automobile
near his home. He was treated at
Casualty Hospital.
John Brighton, forty-five, 9 61st
street northeast, last night received
injuries to his head when his motor
cycle was struck by an automobile
on the road near Benning. He re-
ceived surgical aid at Casualty Hos
pital
Evening star., 1923-11-20
BOY SKATER KILLED,
STOPPING FOR CENT
Truck Wheels Crush 9-Year-
0Id-CoIored Youth Dies.
Others Hurt in Traffic.

Two traffic deaths on the streets
and one man killed in tunnel at Union
station was yesterdays accident death
toll.
Kenneth Russell Lemley. nine years
old, 2402 Pennsylvania avenue north
west. was run over and killed by a
motor truck. while on roller skates
with his sister. on oath street between
Pennsylvania avenue and K street,
only short distance from his home.
Falls Under Truck.
The youthful skater dropped a
penny on the street, the police were
told. and lost his balance while try
ing to regain possession of 1t. He fell
beneath the wheels of a truck driven
by John Thomas, colored. 2429 NJ
street, the wheels passing over his
chest. He died before reaching Emer-
gency Hospital.
Russell Lemley. father Of the boy.
and Chauncey Glasscock, an uncle.
were working in Emergency Hospital
when the little fellows body arrived.
His mother reached the hospital
shortly afterward. Coroner hewitt
will hold an inquest tomorrow.
Ernest Coleman, colored, eighteen
) SfS " street was the
victim of the other street accident. A
bicycle he was riding came in contact
with a safety isle at 10Th and u streets
and he was thrown to the roadway
just as an Army truck from Fort
Myer Va, driven by Elmer Doris, ap-
peared.
Could Not Stop Truck.
Coleman was so close to the moving
truck that the driver was unable to
stop in time to avoid striking him.
The heavy vehicle passed over him,
killing him almost instantly. A coro-
ner's jury at the morgue today rendered
verdict of accidental death.
Suffering from a fracture Of the
nose, loss Of tooth and a cut lip.
Richard D. Cooper, nineteen years
old, 1917 H street southeast, was
taken to Georgetown Hospital from
near 31st and NJ streets northwest
yesterday and treated by DR.. Con-
stantinople. He was knocked down