Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 August 1912 — GENERAL BOOTH IS SINKING [ARTICLE]

GENERAL BOOTH IS SINKING

Strength of Aged Salvation Army Commander Rapidly Fall*—Recovery I* Doubtful. London, Aug. 20.—Gen. William Booth, commander-in-chief of the Salvation Army, is jrapidly failing in strength, and the doctors attending him are doubtful of his recovery. According to bulletins the aged patient is losing nervous control and perception of his surroundings as well, and recognition of persons is gradually leaving him.