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KANE, SATURDAY EKIp, DECEMBER 9, 1922. THREE CENTS A COPY. 3eiL SENT BO OF "tSt'ist HAKEP1JD51D A MT.JEl'JETT VylUbtJ 10 ILillll 4 a A I A A A mnxtine of tho Kalim.pl Acanrhi 11 Aim ll I I A meeting of the National Associa HE PLEADS GUILTY TO INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER HK tiou of Window Glass Manufacturers was held in Pittsburgh during the present week, says the National Glass IlkUUIkU I III. Ull'b lllbl hw RUINED CITY III AMI FOR 31 Helen Danielson Was Albert Thompson Sentenced In Clarion Co. Court For Killing Clyde McLaughlin, Formerly 2000 Are Homeless From Fire In Astoria INCENDIARISM IS CHARGED (Special to The Republican) ASTORIA, Dec.

9. Out of ad versily and from charred, smouldering ruins of a fiery holocaust which swept 30 business blocks, will today be fashioned iIans for a greater Astoria. Incendiarism is believed to be re a Carpenter Who Lived Here; No Testimony Taken Albert Thompson, charged with the murder of Clyde McLaughlin, a former well known resident of this city at I'iney, Clarion county, was yesterday sentenced to serve three years in the Allegheny county work house. sentence was pronounced by Sloan and came as a result of Thompson going into court on Thursday and pleading nolle contendre to the charge of involuntary manslaughter. This case grew out of the killing of McLaug lin, who was employed with Thompson on the Clarion dam project on October 12, last.

The story of the killing told at the time was that Thompson was bending over driving nails while at his work and that McLaughlin kicked him. Thompson straightened up and swung around with the hammer in his hand and struck McLaughlin behind the ear. For the moment it was thought that McLaughlin was not badly injured and the men shook hands over the matter but the injured man suddenly collapsed and died as he sponsible for the fire and a searching daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dan investfgation Is under way to deter ielson, of Mt.

Jewett, died riotu a bromine those responsible this morning, ken ueck. Prominent citizens alter a day aud Miss Olga Johnson, ag 21, night of terror and sorrow met in the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August, fire licked city hall and pledged their 1 Johnson, also of Mt. Jewett, uufered was being taken to the hospital.

Thompson disappeared after the happening and some weeks later gave himself up to odicers who were searching for him. Clyde McLaughlin was a popular man among his friends and acquaintances and it has been the general belief that the fracas with Thompson started in a jesting manner. Can't Get Water In SMETI1PORT, Dec. 9. Tommy, in rauL son of Mr.

and Mrs. F. J. Nichols, got hold of some rut prison while in the cellar of the home, Monday, aud thinking it was good to eat, swallowed a pori ion. Mrs.

Nichols turned just in time to realize what the child had done, and proving cuual to the emergency, administered an. emetic Forthwith. While the little fellow was soon out of danger, he was quite ill for a time. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs.

J. Raszmatm of Crosby, thinking colored crayons, were good to eat, partook liberally thereof, and it required the service of Doctor Cliadwick. plus an ef fective emetic, to obviate the danger. An infant son of Mr. and Dominic Franko, residing in the east end, got hold of a holder containing needles Tuesday, and cte his mother could snatch them from him he put a number iii his mouth and swallowed them.

On the advice of a local physician, the child was rushed to the Bradford1 I hospital for an ray What the outcome will be, is altogeth or problematical. May Be Allowed Linger For a Year To PRESIDENT IS UPHELD (Special to The Republican) WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 The sentence of death has been passed on the Federal Railroad Labor but it. appeared certain today that there will be a stay of execution for at least one year. Republican leaders of all shades of opinion in Congress agreed today with President Harding that, the Hoard as at present constituted has outlived its usefulness.

Hut. the method of execution was a matter of. considerable discussion and divergent views A careful mryey of the existing situation in Chigress disclosed to administration leaders that there is but slight hope of carrying out. Del ween now anu Marcn nn more than a small part or the far reaching 'recommendations made by President Harding's message Next week the Senate will become embroiled in the fight over the ship subsidy bill. The result is in doubt with a lew wavering votes holding the fate of the bill.

The fighting is certain to be prolonged and bitter. Meanwhile the Labor Hoard will continue to live and make decisions tit Chicago. LOCAL MEN ARK ON COMMITTEES OF TIIK GLASS WORKERS The election for oflicers and committeemen to serve for the ensuing year in the Window Glass Cutters' Flat teners Association ol America, was held on November IX, and the'voti counted last Saturday, says the Nn tional Glass Budget. W. L.

Fairfieljl was elected president; Joseph L. Fortune was re elected secretary and treasurer; Thus A. Grant and J. P. Klinger and J.

A. Spillane were cleat .1 JJ eu on cxrouuru Jluitru The urst two named tor a period oi two years, the latter for one year. O. W. Scott and John Eckert were elected for a period of two years, each on the Flatteiiers' Executive Board.

A. Paul, Sid Albertson and lirt Likens were elected on the Cutters' Wage Commiltcu and Conrad J. Hines, Frank Sniilh and William Powell were elected on the FlHlleners' Wage Committee. TpII your column. troubles Id the want LABOR BOARD mnnnniirn IDUUUIVItU IU I is the to job lire NCadgeL It was well attended and those participating reported the affair to be the most businesslike the association has ever had.

One of the principal topics under consideration was the wage question for, the second period is to be gin on the 29th of January. It was stated after the meeting that the man ufacturers were unanimous in the opinion that no further increase in wages could be granted the workers over the rate which is being paid since the first of the, present month if any profit at all is to be derived from operating the factories. If an increase in wages is put in effect it can only be paid by the hand plants, it is said, by higher priced glassand this action, 'is not deemed advisable. The worker's wage committee at time the'scale was established for the first period realized the critical posi tion the hand plants occupied, and finally conceded to a 10 per cent increase in wages. It is believed that the committees will be ablft to settle the wage question amicably and in time that the factories can have their tanks ready for operation by the last of January.

Fires will have, to be lighted before, the 10th of January it. will require at least, three weeks time to heat up the tanks and have the metal in shape to work on scheduled time. Two companies indicated that they would not operate the coming period, giving as their reason that after all I expenses are taken care of the firm would find the balance on the wrong id.Ar..thd IfartWH. conferences were held by iii ImmA window glass manufacturers wHfc tkrir attorneys who will defend alleged window glass trust cam flich is scheduled to come up for trial in New York the lattur part of January. Woner Law To Re Repealed; Revenue Problems BROADER LABOR LEGISLATION (Special to The Republican) JIARRISBL'RO, Dec.

9. Reorganisation of the State governmental agencies, revenue problems, repeal of the Wotrer act and broader labor leg Islation will be the principal subjects considered by the Pennsylvania leg islature which convenes at noon Tuesday, January 2. In some circles there is talk of placing a five mill tax on manufacturers while it is the plan or Chairman George Woodward of the reorganization commission to reduce the Hve mill tax on corporations and manufacturers concerns. Stale Treasurer Charles Snydei favors a manufacturer's tax or five mills i which he says would raise $20,000,000 yearly revenue and permit the repeal of the gasoline, coal and some other minor taxes, unpopular at the present time. Among the measures being considered by fiscal oflicers is a tax on bituminous coal and all other 'natural resources including natural gas, oil, clay and all products from the earth.

The soft coal tax would be in addition to the present hard coal tax but on it like basis. David Jones of Halnoa stroet ii con lined to the hospital with a severed cord In his leU wrist. The Injury was received at the Kane works oi Thursday evening while the young man was at work. Advertising is the gaioline of busi uesa. Trove it with Republican ads PROGRAM OF LEGISLATURE IS OUTLINED Judge Wal Shocked AtCrimsof the Ydth WAS DAN EROUS WHILBAT LARGE SiK.ci.il iii hp ReuublicaiO YORK, if.

y. What is to be (lone with the hicriminal the youth who seems too ping to be put behind prison ba yet actually is a "menace to Judge Kurt Humphreys, of the 8 0U11I.vpuul "arl the Question inhe only manner that seems leasiblelo iuni ne nas sent a 16 year old to prison for a term of not less I'm 30 nor more than o'J years. Albl Krugerj alias Albeit Johnson ironvict," guilty of robbery, assay and grand larceny. Judge Hunlireys, shocked at the enormity of lr boy's crimes, on sentencing him, rclared: "You are I very yo.uig boy, so young that shocks me to think that a boy fl your age', could com mit crimes I brutal in their nature. You haw id every opportunity to live a deceiJlife, yet you'have always shown hayou iireferd a life of crime.

"I find lere are some people to whom a mfith in jail is as good as a lifetime, wile there are others who never show have their liberty, and 1 think yuujue one of those. "No hole, is safe with you at large and peopl in Jamaica were actually afraid tot main alone in their homes fearing till you might enter and do hem boly harm. I am afraid you will nevl change, 'therefore I must send vol away for the protection ol the pub Effort were made to prove that the boi is insane, for his depredations wle marked not only by shrewd crimins talent, but by acts of fiendish cruelty The law decided he was sane but crjiinal. AskA to comment on the Krugcr case, justice Franklin 6. lloyl, who has sldied many similar cases while pivsiJng over the Children's Court, decla'd that this particular, type erimiaiiiy is most uangcrous oi uu, bet are, being high grade defectives, theyloften escape interception, which sire to apprehend Ihosc of lesser intejigence.

i is easy enough to lake care of idi'ls and imbeciles such cases solve tlHiselvcs usually," Justice Hoyt.lx he insaue can be recognized and It with as the idiots and imbeciles ik these borderland cases that the most dangerous. 'Wo need smaller homes and smai schools' In hich study (Continued on Page A CORRECTION The representative of The Republl an who covered the Sled Company ire at Mt. Jewel Thursday morning was advised by apparently responsible narties that the Mt. Jewett Fire He pH1.tnlt,nt wnpr Vomntly responding to alarm turned the fire fighting over plant employes. We are now advised that the department stuck to the until the fire was completely under control and only left tho scene when there was nothing more that they could do.

The chief the MU Jewett department, also informs The Re publican ntal no call was made on Kane lor aid as was stated in this paper Thursday afternoon. Powder Mills Blow Up; 4 Men Killed CRANTON; Pa, Dec. 9. Four men were killed and several others Injured today when two powder mills of the Black Diamond eonipauy at Avoca blew up. The explosion was felt for causing gt nat Killed; Olga Johnson in Hospital HAPPENED AT FOOT OF RE HILL BRADFORD, Dee.

9. One person was killed and two others were ser iously injured last night when a Bnick roadster automobile in which they were riding overturned wheti the driver attempted to avoid hitting a Hack cat that was crossing the car's path. Miss Helen Danielson, aged 19, the severe burns to her right arm and to both legs, cuts on both knees and bruises and contusions about the body. Her condition at an early hour today was reported as good, George Olson, aged 25, driver, sou of Mrs. Anna Olson of South avenue extension, Bradford, suffered an injury to his head, severve lacerations about the face and bruises and contusions about the body.

His comiitiou at an early hour this morning was reported good. The accident occurred about 7:30 o'clock last night at the foot of the Rew City Hill, at. Coleville, short distance from tthe 11. P. Stroud gasoline station on the Rradford Smeth port road.

The machine was going at a comparatively high rate of speed, 'it is reported, when Olson, who is employed as chauffeur by II. C. Iteniii of Jackson avenue, aw a black cat crossing the road and swerved the machine to the side of the road in an attempt to avoid hitting the feline. The front wheel of the machine struck a culvert and the driver iui mediately attempted to (hive back to the road. The softness of the ground, due to rains, however, caused tho machine to swerve further tee ward the side of the highway and I he back heel going into a ditch, the car turned completely over pinning the occupants underneath.

Miss Danielson was sitting at one end of the seat, was caught under the side of the car with the door pressing on her neck. She died instantly, the weight of the car breaking her collar bone. Olson vas pinned under the niacin ie at the wheel. (Contiuued on Page Eight) Mrs. Pearl McCabe Died This Morning Mrs.

Pefli'l McCabe, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Wingate, passed away this morning at 1:15 at the Kane Summit, hospital where she was admitted ou Monday for a serious operation. Mrs. McCabe was biH ii in Bellwood, Dec. 8, 18SX, but made her home In this city for a number of years.

She is mourned by her widowed mother, two brothers, Harry Wingate of Kane, James F. Wingate of Salamanca, a slater Mrs. John Kirkholf of' Buffalo, and two Dorothy Mae aud Bernlce Margaret, both or Kane. Funeral services will be held from the home at 111 Frnley street, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. UNITED STATES STEEL REPORT (Special to The Republican) NEW YORK, Dec.

9. Tho United tlbtrly Bonds, all denominations bought and sold. Knnu Bank Trust Co. ad. J21 hearts and worldly goods for the re lief or the destitute and the rebuilding of the town.

Ready cash and bread were shipped here' by Portland bank ers and bakers and are lilliug the most needed wants. Relief organizations are caring for 2.000 homeless people. Soldiers from Fort Stevens are guarding the ruins and preventing looting. BRADFORD HIN AND WAREHOUSE IIU.KWKU P.RADFORD. Dec.

9 Fire of unknown origin, starting in the second floor of George C. Sncalh's barn at Kingsbury avenue, near the 15., R. P. right of way, last uight destroyed the upper part of the building and damaged a nearby warehouse building. Goods stored in the barn and the warehouse also were destroyed and the damage cannot, be 'estimated until an inventory of the articles is made.

The loss is only partly covered by insurance. Several horses and a wagon in the barn and" goods stored in the warehouse were saved by the prompt action of firemen from central station who were summoned by a still alarm about 7:30 o'clock. Rales or hay stored in the barn' caught fire and the blaze spread so rapidly that when the firemen arrived, the top of the build ing already was beyond recovery' and the nearby warehouse had burst in flames. The fire was soon under control and confined to the. barn but more than one hour was needed to extinguish the blaze.

The second floor and roof of the barn were destroyed. Are you insured against lire? II' not see llowclls Crossmire. ad. Senator Reed Will Receive War Medal (Special to The Republican) WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.

The Wat department today announced the awarding or ii Distinguished Service Medal to Senator David Reed of Penn sylvania lor exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service during the world war, Several Ships Lost In Severe Storm; (Special to The Republican) TOULIN, France, Dec. 9. Several ships were wrecked in a storm which swept the Mediterranean sea today. Today's Stock Market Quotations Furnlshsd by Kan Trust A Savings Company. Shamokin, Use Milk SIHMOKIN, Dec.

9. Less than one fourth of an inch of rain fell here during the last twenty four hours, while the community for many miles Jin all directions enjoyed copious rainfall. As a result the local water situation continues to grow more acute. Several schools in suburban sections suspended for the week, because of failure of wafer supplies and pending preparlions for the hauling of water. Ten lank trains are in operation on the cRading Railway, hauling water from Sunbury and Gordon to supply collieries, industries and freight and passenger engines.

A local bakery found it necessary, to for 150 gallons of milk for use in baking bread, due to inability to got. fresh water. Hunter Imitates Bear Successfully; Is Shot SUNBURY, Dec, It. Edward Michael, 23, Bethlehem, was shot thru the chest while hunting deer near While 'Deer. lie was brought to the Mary M.

Packer Hospital, Sunbury, where doctors said yesterday that he is in a serious condition. According to Michael's story, he was hunting for bear and was separated from his companions when accidentally struck by a stray shot. Reside nts of While Deer, however, say Michael, who is a practical joker, became separated purposely from his friends, and when in a thicket cried W001' lwl('e 1,1 imitation of a bear. Then a companion fired, This was followed by a scream and I he, finding of Michael. CERES POWER PLANT OF 0.

R. S. DAMAGED BY FIRE OLEAX, Dec. 9. Twenty live barrels nf lubricating oil in the power station oi ine o.

ji. s. Railway companyj at Ceres, caught fire about 3 o'clock yesterday morning and considerably damaged the. Interior, and the roor of the structure. Tho burning oil made a terrific fire, and so intense was the heat that a number of cables and pipes were com sldei ably damaged.

The flames rapidly burned their way up the inside walls of the building and then went to the roof. No estimate is placed on the, damage which Is covered by I Moved Big Bridge Distance of 75 Feet! PlTTSlilRGIl, Dec. 9. A monster bridge. 7 PI feet long, with two trestles 150 feel, high, and weighing 1,200 was moved bodily for a distance of 75 feet here recently, and the workers who rode over the structure in the morning, at its former location, rode over it again in the evening, but.

in between times the bridge had shifted position 73 feet. It was a feat of engineering, but the structure was relocated without, a hitch, and engineers' calculations were so perfect that i wlien tlie bridge was finally set on Us new piers it was in perfect alignment. In every way with the street railroad tracks at either end. When the engineers and their 'gang' got ready to move the huge structure linenient merely cut the trolley feed wires at either, end of the bridge, a few Italian laborers pulled up the rails at the bridge ends, and then a huge gong announced "all set," and the moving began. An improvised railroad was used to rest the bottom girders of the bridge Fifteen jackscrews furnished motive power.

The bridge was moved about six Teet an hour. Pedestrians were permitted to use the bridge while being moved, and hundreds did So smoothly did things go that, those, who stood on the slructure during its progress lioulhward were unable to delect any movement but. she was going all right, steadily and surely. They moved the bridge in a dav.l That, to the ordinary person, would seem to be the big end ol the job moving the bridge. But, in fact it was merely an incident.

'The real work was getting things ready to move it. Ungineei and workmen spent six busy weeks preparing lor this great Job. Everything was figured out to the most minute fraction of an inch. Then the plans were checked and rechecked to in like sure they were correct. One clement of uncertainty was whether the trackage would hold up, sink in some unforeseen ''soft spot" in the terrahi or skid.

a mighty bridge on the move, if these things bobbed up, Die bridge might give a quick Hidclong Hop and collapse. Every inch or ground wa tested thoroughly. The. bridge is located in what is known as Jack's Itun, In what formerly was old Allegheny City now a part of Pittsburgh. The structure connects Pittsburgh and the Borough of Belle vue, a suburb.

Several noted engineers were present! to wnfeh the moving. i 1 I i i i Penna R. R. 465 Southern Pacific stales steel unfilled tonnagq report Is 88 3 Reading 76 14; General Motors today as of the close of busing, 14; Htudebaker 133 1 Kennecott NoVember 30 shows a decrease of 62, Copper 35 1 U. Sloe) 103 tons compared with the previous.

Midvale 28 I Cosden 49 12; Skvllyj month." 1 9 12; Texas Co. 49 St. nf.Calir 116 3 I Pacific Oil 47.1 2. Write it "Christinas." If not Are you Insured against fire? see Howells Crossmlre. ad..