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i. MOP.XIXG 1141, 'Phone your wunt and for sale ads. DAILY AVERAGE CIRCULATION FOR 8 Months, from 12,641 Jan. 1 to Ai VOL. XL1II, XO.

M. ALLEXTO WN, TUESDAY. MORNING, SEPTEMBER 1911. TWO CENTS THE ATJJiTOW LEWIS OPPOSED TO CONCILATION BOARD. HENR BE A TT1E TAKES PRESS MARKHAM SENDS ULTIMATUM TO SHOPMEN STAND IN OWN BEHALFi GOTCH AN EASY WINNER IN WRESTLING MATCH His Ey es, Says Wrenched Knee Made Him Helpless Prisoner Unfolds Sordid Details of His Relations With Beulah Binford resen.ed by the system's? federation.

The request was coupled with a statement that unless the conference was granted by 10.30 o'clock Tuesday September 5, the unions would take the necessary steps to protect their own interest? President J. V. Mr-r TAFT COMMUTES LIEUT. RUTHERFORD'S SENTENCE. WASHINGTON, Sept.

4 President Tart to-day commuted the court martial sentence of dismissal in the ccse of Lieutenant Rnhprt fi Rut of the 24th Infantry, to a lass of fifty numbers in rank. Lieutenant Ruther ford was tried on charges of financi.il irregularities at Madison Barracks, NN GRAND JURY INVESTIGATING LYNCHING AT COATSViLLE WEST CHESTER, Sept. 4. At-! torney General John C. Bell De puty Attorney General Jesse' B.

Cun ningham were present at to-day's session of the Chester' county grand jury when that body began its investigation into the lynching of Zack Walter at Coatesville. District Attorney Gaw-throp declared night sessions would SHO WING OF US IAN WAS MOST PITIFUL CHICAGO, 4V President 'Markham, of the Illinois Central Railroad, to-night ended ihopes of an inP mediate settlement of the labor difficulties of the road by directing a letter to W. F. Kramer, secretary of the Internatioaal Union, refusing to meet the representatives of the Federated Shcp Employes, to-morrow as had ben requested. The letters from the representatives of the nine international unions involved, and ti whch President Mark-ham's communication was at reply, was considered by labor men here to be in; the nature of an, ultimatum.

The unions "asked that Markham meet the employes of the road as rep- COLLIDE ON SCENIC not be held and although there ware.JJ thirty-two witnesses present fromjg Coatesville and Parksburg, only ten t'f'j them had been examined when the grand jury adjourned for the day. Walter Gathier, Governor Tener'sig RAILWAY AT Passengers Catapulted From Cars When Crash Came Score Hurt None Seriously In a rear end collision between two cars on the scenic railway at Dorney Park at eight o'clock last evening, a score of people were injured, more or less seriously and the cars were bad ly damaged. Although nearly every body had slight injuries, It is regard ed as a miracle that no lives were lost. The first incident in the accident came when the roof of the first car, operated by Harry Benner, struck an obstruction and collapsed while the car was coming through the tunnel. This threw the passengers into a panic and -as soon as the car reached the bottom of the dip Just outside the tunnel, Benner brought his car to a stop and the car in the rear, operated by George Nagle crashed into it.

Traffic on the scenic was very heavy yesterday and all the oars were double headers. When Nagle's car left the tunnel, he saw the other car at the bottom of the dip but it was too late for him to bring his car to a stop. When his car struck the other, pass engers pitched out, over seats and inJ every other direction. Had the accident occurred at the bottom of one of the long steep jnclines Instead of the short one just outside the it HIS MANNER WAS COOL AND COLLECTED Relates Gruesome Story of Attack by Highwayman and Wild Ride to Owen Home With the Lifeless, Blood Covered Body of Wife. CHESTERFIELD COURT HOUSE.

Sept. 4. Through six weary hours in a crowded and stuffy court room Henry Clay Beattie, indicted for the murder of his wife, battled for his life to-day. -Evening shadows alone in terrupted a vigorous examination by the commonwealth, Judge Wat30n ending the ordeal by adjourning court to an earner hour than usual to morrow 9.15 a. m.

when Prosecutor L. O. Wendenburg will continue his rapid fire of questions. A lone figure was young Beattie in the crowd that surrounded him on all sider even windows and trees com-manSTng the -court room being thick with staring faces. And the prisoner for hours, his manner cool and collected, unfolding the sordid details of his relations with Beulah Binford, a 17-year-old girl for whom the prosecution alleges Beattie killed his bride of a year.

But not alone the orgies' of the four years before his marriage and those that preceded the homicide, but the- gruesome tale of the attack by the highwayman, ttie wild ride to the Owen home at a speed of 55 miles an. hcur with the lifeless, Yolood covered bedy of his wife in' the machine beside blm was given to the jury in all its horrible details. The prisoner by request of the prosecution stood up to full length ana donnod the blood stained coat that lie woie the night of the murder and attempted to explain why blood had not flecked certain portions of the garment if his wife w-as reclined against them the way he described. The clothes of the dead woman hadbeen burned just before the arrest of Beat-tie and. as more than once there was occasion to refer to them, Prosecutor Wendenburg exclaimed: "I wish to God we had them here." It was a day oZ extreme solemnity in the court room.

The accused man sat in an arm chair, his head often resting on one hand while with the other he rubbed a knotted handkerchief over his pale and perspiring the bar sat his brother Douglas and his white haired father, the latter at times covering his wrinkled countenance with a fan as some particularly loathsome details were recited by the son. But when the end of the day came, the father; as usual bent over the prisoner affectionately and kissed him. Beattie answered questions readily In an even voice and wi-hout emotion. Except for the nervous fingering cf his handkerchief and the characteristic vibration of the muscles in his cheeks, he sat like a school boy, expressionless, as he glibly chatted cf the -crime. Iqno essential did his version of the affair lo-daydi-! fer from that which he gave at thej coroner's inquest or that to which the' defence through its witness hitherto has clung.

The direct examination lasted only two and a half hours while the cross-examination had proceeded three and a half hours when court adjourned for the day. The prosecution in its cross-examt- r.ation gave particular attention to two! I SCRANTON, Sept. 4. Former President Lewis evoked enthusiastic applause when he advised against continuing the anthracite conciliation board, when the miners' committees met to make a new agreement next April. New conditions and problems demand a complete new working agreement he declared.

GRAND CIRCUIT RAGES -OPEN AT HARTFORD- FAIR HARTFORD, Sept. 4. tQ( opening day of the grand circuit races was held here to-day, the annual state fair with the historic $10,000 Charter Oak 2.14 trot as the feature and which was won by R. T. driven by Murphy in straight heats.

The 2.16 trot went into six heats 2nd was not finished until after sunset. Peter Red, with Geers up. took three firsts after fin- ishirfg fifth in the first beat. There were but three entries in the 2.04 pace. The Abbe, driven by Geers, taking all three heats with 2.04 the first heat, the fastest.

Summaries': Charter Oak, 2.14 trot, purse 10,000. 3 to 5: R.T. 1. 1, Chatty Direct, 2, 2, Gerdon Todd, 4, 4, 2. Louis Forest, Gay Audubon, E.

D. High Private and Mary G. also started. Best time 2.07 M- 2.04 pace, purse $1,000, 3 in 5: The Abbe, 1, 1, Ella Ambulator, 2, 2. Walter WV, 2, 3, 3.

Best time 2.04"i. 2.16 trot, purse $1,000, 3 in 3: Peter Red, 5, 1, 3. 1, 3, Sue 3, 3, 1, 2, 1, Eva Tanguay, 1, 2, 2, 3, 2, 3. Camera, A. Laundry, Pretoria and Lady Tilley also started.

Best time 2.11. FOUR KILLED IN WRECK ON ERIE AND PITTSBURGH ERIE, Sept. 4. Four are dead and at least forty injured, the result of the wreck of Erie and Pittsburg passenger train, No, 201. The wreck occurred at Dock Junction, four miles west of this city and came as the result of a collision between the Erie and Pittsburg train and a Lake Shore Freight train that was backing into a switch to allow the passenger to get through.

The wreck occurred at 8.55 o'clock and the passenger train was running thirty minutes behind schedule. The dead are: John S. Jones, engineer of West Tenth street, Erie; Fireman, name unknown; Tramp riding on train; Unknown passenger in smoker. BODY OF MAN FOUND AT SCENE OF "ACCIDENT TOLEDO, Sept. 4 The body of a white man, discolored, with the left foot missing, was found floating in Maumee Bay late last night at the exact spot where the accident occurred Saturday morning in which seven city officials lost their lives.

The body found is thought not to be that of any of those. The body was nude and it is thought the man may have met with ould play. "DEATH TO PINO SUAREZ," SHOUTS MEXICAN POPULACE MEXICO CITY, Sept. 4 "Viva Madero, Muera Pino Suares" (death to Pino Suarez) the shouts in which people in Pueblo greeted a speech by Francisco I. Madero to-day indicate the manner in which the cand4dacy of Jose Pino Suarez for the vie presidency has been received In many parts of Mexico.

Only in a few quarters has the insurgent movement fheen directed against the progressive Jiominee for the presidency but the spirit of antagonism oward Suarez has been manifested 1n public statements and editorials throughout the republic. Even warm friends of Madero express a lively fear that the selection of Suarez and the riot of yesterday in which General Bernardino Reyes, the opposition candidate for the presidency, was stoned, may have the effect of lessening the chances of Madero for election There was no repetition to-day of yesterday's disorders. The injuries of none of the victims have proved fatal. HAS SCHEME TO SAVE MILLIONS FOR UNCLE SAM. CINCINNATI.

Sept. 4. "United States government can save from one million to five million dollars yearly by placing boys in the postal service about the age of 15 years, 4 was the statement ma3e to-day by Postmaster Maher, of New Haven. at the national convention of he Nation- si of Supervisors of rosi umce employes, wnxn conven ed here. Mr.

Maher, assistant super-, Intendent of mails at New Haven, declared young men between the ages of 15 and 18 years would prove efficient as clerks or carriers in the service. He said they could be paid at the rate of $500 per year. Ringside Gossip. Young Neil, the Sixth Ward lightweight, will iet into action again at Nazareth nxt Thursday night when he meets Harry Dillon, of Philadel phia, in a ten-round bout. I Jack the Sixth "Ward I welter, win fight at Seranton next i week.

His opponent has not yet been JOHNNY KILBANE KNOOCKS OUT JOE RIVERS. Is certain that It would, have resulted headers were broken and the scenic fatally to some of the passengers. wa shut down for the remainder of A telephone message to -the-home, the night. of Dr. Thomas Weaber, North Eighth i About a week ago, a Vnan and a street, this city, brought him to the boy were injured when a car jump-scene as fast as his automobile could ed the track on the scenic.

It was take him. The most seriously injured stated that the accident was caused was Mrs. Wilson W. Wieand residing by decayed parts giving way. CHAMPION MATCH IN A NUT SHELL.

8 jg Ht Winner Frank A. Gotch, of Humboldt, champion wrestler of the world. Loses Geo. Hackenschmidt, of Dorpat, Russia, European Champion. First fall Gotch pinned Hackenschmidt With a reverse body hold.

Time 14.16 1-5. Second fall Gotch pinned Hackenschmidt with toe lock. Time )2 1-5. Total wrestling time: 19.20 2-5. Referee Edward M.

Smith. Attendance 30,000 (estimated). Total receipts Gotch's share $21,000 and 50 per cent, of moving picture profits. Hackenschmidt'a share 500. Empire Athletic Club's share $8,250.

Expenses $18,616. i BURMAN LOWERS RECORD ON ONE-MILE TRACK. NEW YORK, Sept. 4. Bobby Bur-man, using his 200 horse power BliU-fti-Benz car, lowered the world's record for the one mile circular track at the.

Brighton Beach Motordrome this afternoon. With a flying start he made the mile in 46.42 seconds. The old record, which he made over the same track on July 4, was 48.72 seconds. Besides the record Burman captured three distance races. EX-CONGRESSMAN SIBLEY WILL NEVER BETRIED 1 WARREN, Sept.

4. The case of the commonwealth against 'Tormer Congressman Joseph C. Sibley, of Franklin, who was charged with conspiracy to debauch the voters of Warren countr in the congressional elec tion of 1910 will never be brought to trial, and it has been stricken from the- records, by-a Holle-prosse granjted to-day by Judge W. D. Hinckley, sitting in quarter sessions here.

The ar plication was made by private counsel for the Warren County Civic League, the prosecutors, and was based on affidavits of physician's asserting that Mr. Sibley's health would not allow nor wpuld ever permit him to under- go the ordeal of a trial. AUSTRIAN RAILWAYMEN DEMAND INCREASED PAY. VIENNA, Sept. 4.

At the conference of five hundred delegates representing all the Austrian Men's Societies, now sitting bore, a demand was formulated to-day for a. 20 per cent, increase of wages on the of the great increase in the -cost of living. Several delegates referred to recent troubles in England and advocated a general strike. At a mass, meeting to-night. however, opinion was found to be divided and a resolution was adopted in favor of presenting the demands to the government without the threat of a strike.

The government Is not disposed to concede the full demands. CRACKSMEN CARRY OFF 600-POUND SAFE. FARGO, N. Sept. 4.

Cracksmen carried a 600 pound safe out of the post office at Kraenes, last night and conveyed it for a distance of two miles. Then they blew It, taking the $34 it contained but leaving the stamps. The 'men were traced to Fargo, where they were arrested and are being held pending the arrival of post offce inspectors. MITCHELL MAKES PLEA FOR EMPLOYER'S LIABILTY, OTTITMWA, Icwa, Sept. 4.

John vice president of the American Federation of Labor, in an address here to-day, made a plea for employer's liability and workmen's compensation laws, and urged that congress and state legislatures should enact laws employers to install safety equipment. THREE BOYS DROWNED WHEN CANOE OVERTURNED. SHARON, Sept. 4. Ernest Readshaw, aged 14; his brother, Harold, 16; and Roy Ilassell, 17, we drowned in the Shenango river today" by the overturning of their canoe.

Neither could swim. FRENCH AVIATOR KILLED. HUELVA. Spain, Sept. 4.

A French aviator, M. Le Forrestier, while flying here to-day, fell frcm a height of 250 feet and was killed. The motor explod the prisoner as to the occasion for the ill-fated ride but when on cross-examination Prosecutor VVendenburg asked the accused if he would have taken his wife riding even if she had not suggested "the spin." Beattie admitted that "his mind was not made up at the time." The influence Beulah Binford on the case was conspicuous through the day. Counsel for the defense twitted the prosecution fnr Tint minii-is- th irl nn the. witness stand since the state had subpoenaed iwtM, aiiui uev nun au.

oniim, of the defense, said he never had had' an opportunity of even speaking with her as she was kept incommunicado in jail, whereat Judge Watson in surprise declared the defense would have every opportunity to confer with the girl. Counsel for the defense said he washed his hands of the girl. The prosecution intimated it would call the girl and when rebuttal begins to-morrow or the next day it is practically certain that she will be called particularly to corroborate the testimony of Paul Beattie as to certain meages he says Henry asked him to deliver to her. The prisoner deprecated the idea that he In any way loved the girl. The prosecution, however, insisted that in the week before the murder three of Beattie's evenings had been given to the Binford girl as well as the night before the homicide, all of which the prisoner admitted.

The prosecution continued to contend that the prisoner sat on his wife's body to conceal it on his flying trip to the Owen home. As he left the court room with the jailer, Beattie lit a cigarette and sauntered leisurely over the green to the jail a hundred yards away. HOFFMAN FAMILY HELD REUNION AT NEFF'S The fifth annual reunion of the Hoffman family vaa held at the old homestead cf Frank H. cf Xeff's, on Labor Day. A fine program was rendered, fio'os, duets and recitation were given by the different memr bers of tee family.

Music was furnished on the phonograph. Cakewalks and races, were also 'highly enjoyed. An elegant dinner and supper were served. Among these present were: Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Hoffman. Samuel Hoffman, Claude Hoffman, Clarence Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. George Green, Roland Green. Green.

Mr. and Mrs. John Reidy, Kermit Reidy, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hoffmany-Mr.

and Mrs. B'ose, Minnie Blose, Hattie Blose, Blanche Blose, Eva Blose, Ruth Flutie Blose, Russell Blose, Paul Blose, Mr. Ed. Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs.

David Semmel, Mr. nd Mrs. Hen: ry Mantz, Mr. and 'Mrs. GeorgeWag-ner, Mrs.

Edmond fv. and Mrs. Jonas Moyer, Ellen. Moyer, Clarence Moyer, Pari 'Moyer, Mr. stnd Mrs.

William Moyer, 'Mrs. Thomas Kress- ler, Mary Kress ler, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Blose, Mamie Bnright, Robert KTau5, Mamie Krause. Eva Krause, Ada Helen Krause, Esther Krause and Erma Krause.

SEVEN THOUSAND PUPILS TO ANSWER SCHOOL BELLS Over seven thousand children, are expected to be enrolled in the city's schools which open to-day, making the laj-gest number that the city has ever The high school authorities are uaBUffll UArlUiitU Al I Lfl HIDINGS WOODS 8 DAYS VOTERS HAVE ANOTHER CHAN6E TO REGISTER To-day is the second day for the personal registration of all voters in third-class cities. Last Thursday 2725 voters wore registered, a record figure, and it is believed that to-day's figures will be equally surprising. Voters who dislike to be urged out wiU save themselves the anoyance by registering to-day. as well as avoid the rush of the final 1. Entertained Friends.

Daniel A. Gallagher, proprietor of; th xvshinfrtnn Wnn in th Ward, celebrated his forty-eighth The foreign dance halls in the Sixth federation, will meet with the interna-1 uuuai omcers at the appointed time to-morrow and a decision as to the future action by tha unions will be reached. The union representatives intimated that their plans already had been made. President McCreery issued a statement that the nine crafts in the. federation had turned matters over to the internai'ional officers and will await action by them.

at the corner of Pine and Fountain streets, this city. She sustained a scalp wound three inches in length and suffered greatly from shock. The wound required a number of stitches and she was later taken to her home. She was one cf the passengers who was thrown out of the car, landing cn hr head. John McEIroy, of South Allentown, was thrown forward his face striking against the seat in front.

He sustained a fractured nose. Lloyd Trexler, -of No. 1321 Gordon street, sustained a badly contused left leg. C. D.

Daniel, of No. 1325 Gordon street, sustained contusions of the right leg. A woman and her son, whose names were not learned, both sustained cuts on the head. Miss Myrtle McEIroy, of South Allentown, sustained an injured foot. Harry Oberly had a contused arm as the result.

Among others who sustained slight injuries were: Miss Mary Oberly, Allentown; William Jenny, Mountain- ville; Harry Light. No. 304 North Third street, this cify and Laura Derr, of this city. Seats and tops of the two double COLUMBIA CLUB HELD REVEL AT COUNTRY CLU3 Ably assisted by their newly formed ladies auxiliary, the Columbia Club held their annual "Labor Day revel at their County Club in Rittersville. The afternoon was well spent by the men with a program of sports, the first of which waa.

a quoiting contest, three qualifying for the tournament to be held next Sunday. They were: Col. C. T. O'Neill, Frederick Bausch and Daniel Quigley, of Easton.

A hundred yard dash w-as the next event afi3 it was won by Philip Kearney, of Phillipsburg, in 10 4-5 seconds. John McDermott, of this city, surprised them all in the shot put and none of them had a show against his heave of 34 feet and some odd inches. In the high jump John McGuire and Frank Kelly, of Phillipsburg, tied for first honors. The big event of the afternoon was the tug of war contest between the married and the single men, which after some husky tugging on both sides resulted in a victory for the Benedicks. The ladies were not idle either in the afternoon and they also enjoyed a fine program of sports, including running races and nail driving contests.

This served to whet appetites to a keen edge but they were soon dulld by a splendid chicken and waffle supper served by the auxiliary from 5 until 7 o'clock. One hundred and tafi partook of the supper and the culinary ability of the ladies was praised on all sides. After supper entertainment was furnished in the cluD house with a genuine old-time minstrel show. P. J.

Mclntyre and Charles Collum made a big hit as end men and furnished all sorts of comedy during the The o.fcer mirctrels were Charles Roller, Theodore Vbgel, John J. Hanlon and the Phillipsburg Quartet. it was a big day. for the club and a big success from every viewpoint, which was due very much to the cooperation of the ladies. Trolley Cars Collide.

A Bethlahem Steel limited trolley car early yesterday morning struck a local dinkey car on what known as the gas-switch in South Bethlehem. The cars crashed head-on' due to the misradeffctinding of a signal. The dinkey had its front; stove in 'and wa completely wrecked. A number of passengers frad narrow escapes from serioue injury." Walked to Town. A group cf Coplay girls who make up the a C.

C. Club, yesterday walked from that town to tins city in order to enjoy Libor Day. Ic the party were the Mlses Anta Horn. Effie Sieger. Faye Bennett, and Fiorence Reaeer.

DONEY PARK of It First Fall Came After 14 Minutes and 18 Seconds, While Second Required Only 5 Minutes and 32 Seconds--The Foreigner's Nerves on Edge. CHICAGO, Sept. 4. The geographical centre of the wrestling world was more than ever fortified at Humboldt, Iowa, the home of Frank Gotch, today. Moreover Referee Ed.

Smith, who proclaimed the world's champion victor over George Hackenschmidt, clared that for the next ten years there would be no shift of the wrestling capitol unless Gotch should choos 4p change his place of residence. The Russian's showing was pitiful. The crowd decreed that he had "quit" but the defeated -challenger, through copious tears, averred that he entered the 1 arena with a wrenched knee on which Gotch worked and Bpeedily reduced him to a state of comparative helplessness. Tbe foreigner's nerves wero on edge-He ppent a sleepless nbht and was pale when-he crawled through the, ropes. Dr.

J. J. Davis, who examined both wrestlers before they went to the mat," declared that though there might be something wrong with. Ha-cken-schmldt's knee, it was not evident during the examination. WThiIe it topk Gotch fourteen minutes and eighteen seconds to gain the1 first fall, the second fall required only five minutes and thirty-two seconds, which Hackenschmldt's friends assert, proved that his knee was in bad condition.

Referee Smith is authority for the statement that when. Gotch secured the fatal toe lock which won him the match, Hackenschmidt cried out "don't hurt my toe" and a second later "don't break my leg" and with his shoulders to the mat, frothing at tbe mouth. The first fall resulted from a reverse body hold after the men had struggled 14 :18. That terrible toe hold for which Gotch Is famous waa responsible for the second fall. He clamped It upon the left foot of Hackenschmidt after the second fair had gone 5: 32 Scarcely had he obtained the grip when Hackenschmidt acknowledged defeat.

Hackenschmidt's own statement, that it wag the easiest world's championship ever won, tells the story of the bout almost as well as it could be told. Gotch never was In serious difficulty at any time during th match. Neither was he forced to ex-, tend himself to The Iowan secur-' ed in all perhaps half a dozen dangerous holds on his antagonist. Hackenschmidt had Gotch worried but once. During the first fall Hacken-' Bchrorldt obtained a body hold on Gotch that brought him to the mat." But til champion was on the canvass for only- few seconds.

Then he was only down as far as his knees. Almost before the realized that his opponent was in a dangerous predicament, Gotch had wriggled out of the hold and was bounding across the ring to safety. For his defeat Hackenschmidt of- fers but the one excuse, that his left, knee, which was. Injured In training two weeks ago, weakened under' the pressure of the Iron hands 'of Gotch and it was iieeless to continue at the risk of being permanently injured. Hackenschmidt went, into the; ring, with the member- In a bandage.

But regardless of whether there any merit to Hackenschmldt's cUlm that his knee was in bad shape, it can net be denied that the challenger was in no state mentally to enter Into a gruelling contest. Hackenschmidt waa unnerved before he entered the arena. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR PICNIC STRIKES POPULAR CHORD. The announcement of Allen Com-mandery, No. 20, Knights Templar' that they will held a picnic at Central Park on Friday has been received with much pleasure bf the families of the members.

The trip to Ilazleton, as originally planned, would have aW tracted probably T.O or CO people. Th picnic, it is believed, will be attended by from six to seven hundred people. A varied program bas been arranged, the Band will be on hand to enliven every minute and there will.be dancing for Blithe young and the young old folks. FISHERMEN GET BUSY. Lake Hopatcong at this season promises rare sport with the rod.

A special excursion for fishermen will run via the New Jersey Central, leaving Allentown at 2.10 a. Sunday, Sept. Us returning from the lake at 6 p. m. The round trip coRts only ona dollar.

Don't miss the chanre. Sept. 1-3-7-8-9 Elburta PeaeHet. One solid carload of fancy yellow tirofime will he nn sale earlv and of large size. THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4. Eastern Pennsylvania, increasing; cloudineti Tuesday 9nd probably followed by showers Tuesday night or on Wednesday, not change in temperatura; moderate east and southeast wiu4. Wilholm nf tho state txilice. denutv' attorney General Cunningham and District Attorney Gawthrov visited the scene of the burning late to-day in order that he may be prepared to submit a complete report of the crime to the governor on his return from Massachusetts to-morrow.

TO CALIFORNIA Sept. 15 to Oct. 1 sleeping cars five times weekly without change. Berth $9, via Washington-Sunset Route 632 and 828 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. a25-tu-fri-tf LUZERNE COUNTY FAIR OPENS AT WILKES-BARRE "WILKES-BARRE, Sept.

4. The Luzerne county fair ''opened here today, the attendance was large and the weather was pleasant. The tea-" ture of the afternoon was the racing events, the 2.25 trot, purse $300, was contested for by local horses. Pearl-more won the race in three straight heats, bst time 2.24. The 2.35 class pace, purse $300, also a local event, ws won by Etta Direct, best time 2.24.

The 2.30 pace, puree $300, was hotly contested and won by Febie Fuller, of Paterson, N. driven by P. A. O'Connell in three straight heats. Best time 2.20.

Joe Gans, second and Capp S. third. The fourth event, a running race, fialf mile and repeat, purse $100, was won by Epicurau, a local horse, Best time-4 seconds. TOT CRUSHED TO DEATH UNDER WHEELS OF AUTO. PHILADELPHIA, Sept.

4. Three-year-old Klinghoffee was Crushed to death to-night under-tlie. wheels of an automobile which was being backed from a garage near her home. The car was owned by Adolph Weser and was being driven by Enrich Mengel, a chauffeur. 10TH WARD DEMOCRATS MET THE CANDIDATES Charles AV.

Rinn, of the Tenth ward, was enthusiasticall endorsed for tne Democratic mayoralty nomination by a convention of Tenth Ward Demo crats who assembled in the Tenth ard school bullc'l last, evening. Mr. Rinn was present and being called on for remarks made a splendid address outlining his platform. This was endorsed as well as the candidate. The ward has -several other candidates for office hut as the entry lists have not closed as yet and there may be candidates from the ward for the same office the party members did.

not think it wise to c6mmitt themselves as yet. The other candidates present made addresses and there was discussion on the registration' of voters to-day and the prospects for getting out a large vote. The tax collector will be urged to be on hand so that voters who have not yet secured their receipts may do so and be registered. Another meeting will be held on September 13 when other matters will be considered. About fifty voters were present at the meeting last evejg, which was presided over by Grant Reed, the committeeman for the dis-f trict.

SHOT WOMAN WHO DID NOT RETURN HIS LOVE. QJOQUE, N. Sept. 4. -William of New York, tc-nigbt fhot and ki led Miss Catherine Vzn Vyck, of Brooklyn, and killed himself.

Childs had been e-ttentive to the young woman all summer and it is said. tint fhe did not his The dead girl's family, who are prominent in Brocklyn, have a cottage here. AMERICAN MOTOR BOAT WINS ONE-SIDED HUNTINGDON, L. Sept. 4.

In a decided one-sided race Dixie IV, a f00 horse power hydroplane of the most pronounced type, to-day won tne, first ef the. series of motor Tioat races between England -aid tbe United States for the world's championship trophy, known as the Harmsworlh Cup. "KNOCK OUT" BROWN HAD JOHNNY MORAN OUT. TORONTO, Sept. 4.

The police to-night stopped a fight between "Knockout" Brown and Johnny Moran, New York, in the seventh round. Was to nave gone ten rounds, but the police interferred to save Moran from a knockout. romis in me pievujus Plummy oi counjng rn an increase of upwards the prisoner. If the accused had 123 L-s oVer anv previous regis-the night of the murder, a light, last-l tration. ened to the rear of the machine: why 'T wo 'mew school buildings, the Liv-could he not see the fleeing highway-! in the Tbrd and tne Jackson man to the rear the car; or if Eighth Ward, will be opened.

prisoner had grappled with tne assas-j "sin and succeeded in wresting the npnnm olnTlinrn irtrn run from him, failing tne ounu at I ne same lime upon me suuuni invonc of the weapon from the highwayman's hand, why did the highwayman flee nlili f'm at hia foot nn th erniliifl. RUCK FAMILY REUNION IT FnGFMflNT PHRIf I luuliiiuii i i niiii Nearly eight hundred members of the Buck family attended 'the second annual reunion at Edgemont Park, along the Blue Ridge trolley line, yesterday. The attendance exceeded that of the first reunion, many coming from a considerable distance to attend. The members of the family gathered in the park during the morning, bringing with them baskets loaded down with the best that the land affords. At two o'clock, the program opened with prayer by W.

Hang-en, of Reading. Rev. A. Buck, of Hellertown, the president, could not be present on" account of illness and the address of welcome was delivered by one of the vice presidents, Abner Buck, of Catasauqua, who also presided throughout the program. Other addresses were delivered by Rev.

A. Hangen, formerly of this city, and Owen L. Buck. One of the interesting features was the address on "Reminiscences," delivered by the president, Henry H. Buck, of Catasauqua.

Mr. Buck is 78 years old and is the only one remaining of a family of thirteen sisters and brothers, the children of Jacob and Elizabeth Buck. Edgar A. Buck, of Lansdale, the historian, read a very interesting family history, developing many ney features. The feature of the musical was the vocal selections rendered by the four Mo6ebaeh brothers, of Bethlehem.

unanimously decided to hold next year's reunion at Edgemont Park. All the old officers were re-elected with the exception of the secretary, Rev. George W. Hangen, who resign- ed. Harry Buck was elected in his place.

The other officers are: Honorary president, Henry V. Buck, Catasauqua president, Rev. A. W. Hellertown; vice presidents, Robert D.

Buck, South Bethlehem; Frank Ash, Aquishicola; Robert Buck, Bethlehem; Charles Gross, Danielsville; A. W. Buck, Weatherly; William Hangen, Allentown; Abner H. Buck, Catasauqua: treasurer, Wm. iA Buck.

Aquashicola; historian, Ed gar a. tfucK, Lansaaie. Edgemont Park will remain open until October first. JUMPED INTO NIAGARA IN VIEW OF MANY SPECTATORS. i NIAGARA FALLS.

N. Sept. 4. In view of manv spectators a maiv believed to be Jofcii RAidy, of Springfield, jumped Into the river 50 feet above th American Falls this afiernDon. His body ws seen late below tbe falls but -was not rfsred.

These questions Beattie answered! STROL DSBURG, Sept. 4. after but the prosecution will hammer away in the woods for eight days, at them anew. Denial after denial-Harvey Osborn, aged 15 years, aecus-came fiom the lips of the prisoner as.ed of the murder of George Bellis, Prosecutor Wendenburg questioned i aged 14 years, was, placed under ar-hira concerning the alleged purchase rest- to-day near his grandfather's of a shot gun for him bv his cousin, homen Henry ville. Osborn is said Paul Beattie on the Saturdar before to have shot young Belli3 following the murder and the testimony of the' a.

quarrel over Cora Seargent, aged 20 latter as to the confession in whkhj years, who Hvfd at the Bellis home. Henry is alleged to have exclaimed: "I wish to God I had not done it. I wouldn't do it again for a million -dollars." Beattie disclaimed any connection with tbe purchase of the gun and knowledge of the transfer of any gun by Paul to him, declaring that he never saw the fatal shot gun until the night it was raised by the highway. man on the Midlotnian turnpiKe. tie admitted little of Paul's testimony concerning his meetings with him.

He he was with his cousin only on; the Saturday night before the murdor: and merely carried him home in his car from the Beattie store in South: Richmond. He emphatically denied; that he had been with Paul at tlrae within the week or fortnight. previous and on this declaration the pro5ecuticn to-morrow will lineer ed." setting fire to aeroplane and thejtha morning at Ninth and Hamilton aviator was incinerated. etreets. Tnc fruit is all of high color iv lu-iiisui oirinaay last nignr Dy entertaining a Severer declared that four witnesses number cf his frien's at the hotel.

A were to be produced who saw Henry fine supper was served and the Belle-ad Paul together also on the Orchestra furnished music for the dav night before the murder. occasion. That it was his wife who suggested the ride on the Midlothian turnpike, Dance Halls Wide Open. PHILADELPHIA AND RETURN $1.25. On Sept.

10 a special excurjj sion to Philadelphia will leave Allen- town at 8.00 a. m. via New Jersey Central, returning from Reading Terminal at 7 n. m. same day.

Round trip tickets $1.25, children 65 cents. An exceptioaal opportunity to visit the Quaker City aC very low fare. aept. 1-5-7-8-9. after they were nearing the Owen- LOS ANGELES, Sept.

4. With a hard right wing to the jaw. Johnny Kilbane. of Cleveland, knocked out. Joe Rivers, of Los Angeles, in the sixteenth round of their scheduled twenty round bout at Vernon to-day.

Heme on ineir return irom me nrug ara were wicie opei last evening rtore where they went get a pre- a.nd attracted crowds far beyond their crlptlon filled, was tfc statement.