Pittston Gazette from Pittston, Pennsylvania • Page 1

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48, 6 a. m. Rain and warmer tonight; Sunday, cloudy and colder, probably local showers. G9A 1TV A WBKKLT B8TABLISHBD 1850. Pq XJiAtt.

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wiTiom FOURTEEN PAGES. i CIRCULATION BOOr OPEN TO ADVERTISERS, OPEN TO ADVERTISERS, AGAINST DAVID LLOYD GEORGE. PRINCESSINDIRE0FBAR0DA CRIMINAL CASE ABDUL HAMID. YOUTH NOW WILLING TO SUPPORT ME 14 MINERS1 LEADER WHITE COMING TO THIS REGION AGAINST KEENAN BOND AVOIDED NG AND IN EXETER Gambling and the speeding of auto mobiles have been placed under the tan 'by Burgess John J. O'Mara, of Exeter Borough, who has inaugurat ed a crusade, to blot out these evils.

The edict against gambling of all kinds is thfc direct result of numerous complaints to the borough's chief executive that many of the boys and young men of the borough are ad dieted to the vice. The slot machine evil is at the base of the trouble, many parents protesting that their sons are wasting money which they can ill afford to lose by playing these device. It is reported that the ma Lchines are in operation in almost all of the saloons and pool rooms in the borough and that the vice Is of no small proportions. is not the enly form of gambling that 13 to end, as card gam'as have been flourishing in the 'back rooms of the saloons. while the dice game for drinks has become nvore or less of a fixture at stveral establishments.

The edict is at once enforceable, the burgess directing that if the mal factors do not come to tim'e at once arrests will follow. Chief of Pwlice Walsh is today at work serving no tices on the proprietors of nlaces wnere gambling Has Ween in vogue and will make the arrests unless the crder Is complied with at once. Since thin borough laid a fine stretch of pave through Its main thoroughfare, autoists have been flagrantly violating the speed laws and this evil too Is to he broujtht to a close, says Burgess O'Mara. The Burgess is ready and willing to stretch the law to thie breaking print in punishing autolets and speed fiends arraigned before him can expect little tess than the sttffest kind of sentences. Several narrow escapes irom oemg run down by motors have been reported within the week.

OF COMMON PLEAS CLOSES The December term of Common Fleas court came to its close' today. Despite the grist of cases disposed of in true last three weeks, a vast amount of litigation has gone over into the new year through continuances. In the case of Mrs. Tilfie G. Wil liams, of Wilkesbarre against the traction company, which has been on trial before Judge Little, the jury" re turned a verdict for the d'efendant today, verdict For Defendant.

In the suit of Ludiwicka Laseckl against Rosa Grablowskl and others a feigned issue to determine who was entitled to $500 insurance money left by Ignatz Laseckl of Nantleoke, the jury by direction of Judge Garman returned a vlerdict in favor of the de fendants. The verdict was In effect that Ignatz Laseckl had directed his brother in law, Jacob Berry, to take the insurance money and use it for the support iof the children. Motions For Judgment. Judge LittUe mode an order placing the motion for Judgment notwith standing the verdict in the suit of Fritz Kolznagle against W. J.

Keen an on the January argument list. Hie made a sinfilar order in the damage siit of Parker against the Matheson Motor Car In which the plaintiff eecuited a verdict Common Pleas Minutes. Ellas Smith vs. Geraldlne VanHorn: Judgment of non pros, granted as I rayed for. Joseph Anzmann vs.

Pocono Mineral Spring Co; Account of receiver having been filed and confirmed nisi, and the court having accepted the resignation of SaSmuel L. Falk, the recover. Henry C. Hinee is appointed temporary receiver upon filing bond in $5,000. Bond approved.

VANDERBILT UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL OPERATION New York, Dec. 16. Cornollus Van derbilt was operated upon today for appendicitis. The operation was successful and his condition is extremely favorable. BLOODHOUNDS SEARCH FOR MAN Poughkeeptfe, N.

Deo. 16. Ex Assemblyman Jacob Hoysradt sixty five years old, has been missing from his home in Ancram, Columbia County, since Friday morning, and bloodhounds have been sent from this city to be uved in the search for him. Mr. Hoysradt went for a walk on his big estate after eating his breakfast and has not been seen since.

Hal tor's dining room for dinners. BABY HAS APPENDICITIS. tw ir a nine weeks TO AVOID JAIL TERM With the thoughts of the cold jail wiills glaring in his mind and a pro traded period of incarceration praying upo his memory, Thomas Purvis, the voting man who testified last week that he would rather go to the county bas. tile than pay his pretty young wife $8 a month, changed his method of reas onlng. Purvis appeared in court this morning and was somewhat relieved when Judge Jones compromised mat ters for him.

After disposing of the other surety cases Dei or mm, juage jones sniea Purvis in the court room and called him. At first the spectators thought that Purvis had made good his threat to be in court today and go to jail. "Can you pay your wife the money ordered you to? asked Judge Jones "I can pay some," Purvis answered, "How much can you pay?" queried the court. can pay half," the young man answered. 'Well, pay that to the district attor ney, and settle the balance a3 soon as you can." Assistant District Attorney McAnlff, who was busy at the time suggested tnnt tn, young man write out a check, a remark which caused considerable laughter.

TO QUASH TWP. Because the petition was not specific in many instances, a motion was made to ciuash the proceedings in the e'ectlon contest instituted by Joseph Galbish, of Wilkesbarre township, against John S. Brown for the office or justice or tne peace of that municipality. Both Brown and Galbish received the same number of votes at the last election and Brown was given the offlc by the governor. A short time ago Galbish obtained a rule on the clerk of courts to show cause why he certified the vote cast In the election contrary to the returns.

The vote showed that Brown received 98 votes and Galbish 99, but on the re. count in the clerk's office Brown wal found to have received on additional vote and it was so certified to thb State Department. At the hearing before Judge Fuller the matter this morning counsel for the respondent moved to quash the proceedings for the following reasons: First Because the petitioner did not allege any duty that was not performed. Second That no demand was made for the performance of a duty, which the clerk of courts refused to do. Third There is a remedy, at law.

Fourth That the petitioner was guilty of laches In that the action was not brought at the proper time. Fifth That "the affidavit was defective. Judge Fuller heard considerable ar gument on the matter and finally took the papers and said that he would ren der a decision later. Attorney Andrew Hourigan appeared for Brown, and John J. O'Donnell represented Galbish, ARGUMENT IN COURT Arguments were made before Judge Fuller this morning in the matter of the mandamus proceedings instituted uy the supervisors of Plymouth town ship against the former township com missioners to get possession of the road machinery held by the latter officials, Tli argument hinged on the propo sition whether or not Plymouth was a first class township or hot.

Attor neys for the commissioners. Arthur James and Frank A. McGuigan, held that the question whether the township was a first class one or not had been adjudicated by Judge arm an anterior t. the election. The attorneys for the supervteors Qreveling and Farnham, contended that the population of Plymouth Township by the taking out of Larksville made It a township of the second class and that the sunervisors aTe the officials in power.

Tile argument was quite extended and finally Judge Fuller took the papers and announced that he would dispose of the matter later. The aues. tion is whether he will disturb a ruling tn ine court. JTPGE JONES PRESIDES OVER SURETY COURT Surety court was held by Judge Jones this mornrm and several non support and desertion cases Disposed oi. in tne case of Mr.

and Mrs. John A. Jones the court made an order directing the defendant to pay his wife 318 rer monty. David E. Roberts, of Edwardsville, was charged by his wife with failing to support her.

The wife claimed that her husband was earning pood waces in the employ of the Kingston Coal company. Roberts said that such was not the case, but he would not consent to a proposition made by the court that he give her one third of his earnings. He claimed that she made the trouble and said that she threw Who Will Become the Bride of Maharajah Scindii of Gwalior. Photo by American Press Association. STOKES IS IN EOF New York, Dec.

16. Millionaire W. E. D. Stokes, who is seriously ill.

has not as yet been informed of the jury's vtrdict in acquitting Lillian Uranam and Ethel Conrad for shooting him. The physicians attending him fear thai he will suffer and his condition grow worse If he is told. The girls refuse to discuss their future plans. CALLS FRIEND TO Chicago, Dec. 16.

CbUing up her friend, E. B. Cockrell, on the telephone today from her room in a local hotel, Mrs. Edna Robinson, who is said to be a wealthy divorcee, asked him to listen a moment, and then shot her stl in the left shoulder. The motive a unknown.

Mrs. Robinson, who may die, refuses to discuss her action. GAS WORKERS THREATEN TO STRIKE New York, Dec. 16. Unless Presi.

dtnt Cortelyou, of the Consolidated Gas consents to grant their de mands, 32,000 gas workers will walk out Tuesday night. This action will work great inconvenience to homes, hotels, and restaurants, where gas Is used for cooking and lighting purposes and will also leave certain sections of the city in darkness. BURGLARS HOLDING CONSTABLES AT BAY Pittsburg. Dec. 16.

Surprised while bbing the store of the Valley Supply at Boston. early today a gang of burglars barricaded the building and are holding the constables at bay. One man is believed to have been wounded. MINISTER CUTS HIS THROAT WITH RAZOR New York, Dec. 16.

While in his bath at his home in Brooklyn today. Rev. C. J. Olsen, aged 65, cut his throat with a rasor, Lonesomeness and the fear that he was losing his mind are said to have been the cause the rash act Vatti Rosaries $2.

Yaseen's New York Market. Reported dally or Brooks spruce street, Mcranton. Pa. IHigh, Low. Close.

Am. Beet Allis Ohalmers 6I 1 A 66 I 55 65 1 6 66 64 37 74 89 106 102 66 1 7 66 54 37 74 39 107 103 77 240 74 111 139 Allis pfd. Amal. Co per Am. Car Fdy.

Am. Loco. 37 74 39 107 103 Am. Smelting Ar.ac. Copper Atchison Bait.

Ohio Bklyn. R. T. Can. Pacific C'hes.

Ohio M. St. P. Cons. Gas DIs.

Securities Erie Erie, 1st fd Erie, 2nd pfd. Uoldfield Con Gt. pfd. Interboro, pfd. Lehigh Valley Louis.

Nash. M. S. K. T.

Mo. Pacific National Lead U. Rs. of 1. N.

Y. Central N. O. ft W. Norf.

West. North. Pacific Penna. R. Reading By.

Rep. Iron Steel. Rock Island South Pacific South. Railway Union Pacific U. 8.

Steel U. S. pfd. 77l 77 240 846 74 111 13 81 82 63 43 5 74 111 139 21 31 32! 32 53 43 53 43 4 16 5 16 48 181 166 135 30 39 54 34 107 89 108 119 ,123 153 25 25 113 29 15 49 48 181179 156 156 136 30 89 65 84 107 89 108 119 123 134 25 25 113 135 29 39 61 2 107 29 108 118 122 158 5 25 113 29 29 174 68 68T 68 111 7 80 111 111 Wabash 6 7 Western Union 80 Curb: Chicago Subway 7 bid. off.

Late Photcgraph of Dethroned Ruler. Who la Critically III. Constantinople, Dec. 16. Clock work bombs weite discovered today in the offices of Che grand vizer and the minister of war and were removed to a vacant field, whlere they were ex ploded.

The infernal machines are (believed to have been placed there by flollowers of Abdul Hamid. who 'believe that the ex sultan's prlasent serious illness is due to mistreatment at the hands of the young Turks. ROYALTY LEFT KING GEORGE TO HUNT Delhi, India, Dec. 16. Delhi today bade farewell to King George and Queiem Mary.

The King went to JJepaJ, wWere he will engage in a fort night hunting with the Rajah Queen Mary exptacts to go to Agra, where she will remain until her hus iband returns from the hunt. The de parture of the King and Queen was another occasion for a big military turn out Forty automobiles and 600 (elephants will be used during the royal hunt, and 1,000 beaters will chase the wild beasts into the woods. BOARD OF TRADE AFTER Pittsburg, Jjec. 16. Deputy Attorney General J.

E. B. Cunning ham. Representing the commonwealth cf Pennsylvania filed a bill in the common pleas court of Allegheny county against the insurance com panies composing the board of fire underwritiers of Allegheny county, ask ing that the officers and members of that organization be restrained from arbitrarily fixing insurance rates. The bill was filed at thJe request of the Pittsburg Board of Trade and more than a score iof companies and individuals are named as defendants, The bill charges that the companies entered into an agreement April 15, 1909, the purpose of which Is to control the premium and co' tj chargted by each company in Allegheny county and vicinity and becuuou of this combination the prices of fire in svrance has been lifted to three times that charged on similar property in New York and Philadelphia and double that charged in Boston.

It is also alleged that it is the policy of the board not to except or write or have anything to do with an insurants policy unless it has been obtained through a member of the board, and the board under its consUtutioin has the power to cancel any policy that may have been accepted through a broker who is not a member of the beard. Failure to carry out such an order it declared, subjecthe delinquent member to fines and other penalties. PRINCIPAL THRASHES BOY. Roosevelt Long Island, Dec 19. About every resident of this town ajp Peared to present last night at the I'd 1 liCIVJ H4U jusuiivu III rrinistering a thrashing to Milford Male, which was en severe that the bey's legs and back are black and blue.

Mr. Leroy said on the stand that We had made a statement to the board of trustees, and refused to make an ctWer, as he had been informed legal proceedings were to be brought against him. action was taken against the High grade heaters at low prices at Levin's, 109 Nocth Main. Get Vatti Rosaries at Yaseen's. RED CROSS SEALS.

On sale in this city at Kane's phar jjuts iioiieran paarmcey Author of Employees' Insurance Act Just Passed lr England. OUT AT BRULE Rrieeville, Dec. 16. Fresh fires breaking out in the Coal Creek mine hero last night prevented further search for bodies or the dead today. Seventy three men caught in the mine have now been accounted for.

The bodies of sixty eight have been recovered and five men taken out alive. Between twenty and thirty men are snii npiiva to be in the mine, all probably FOGLER AND GAIN LAP ON RACERS Nlaw York, Dec. 16. In a series of wild sprinting lasting for four hours. the team of Folger and Clarke gained a lap on the rest of the six day bicycle riders and, barring an unforeseen accident, will likely win the race.

Ten teams are left in the racte. Six of them are a lap behind the leaders. The m'en are riding at a slow pacta and are about 12 miles behind the record. From 10 o'clock last night until 2 o'clock this morning, when Clarke and I'ogler gained their coveted lap, the garden was in an uproar, with one sprint succeeding another. Ten thousand people remained about the arena all night and still are there.

In no six day race in past years has the field been so scattered as in this race. Palmer and Wells were an exhausted by the sprints of the early morning they were compelled to drop out of the race. Stein and Thomas quit at 6 o'clock last night. Jimmy Moran, already unpopular with the fans because of his alleged foul tactics, was hissed every time he appeared on the track today because of a collision with Hill last night. Karl Sadow of the German team.

came in for great praise today when it was learned that he has remained in the race with, a broken left rib and torn ligaments. Further efforts early today to throw out the "sleepers" who have been in the garden since last Sunday night, came near resulting tn a riot and the "sleepers" Temained. STATEMENT FROM THE STtlDEBAKER CORPORATION A number of inquiries from many sources have induced the Studebaker Corporation to correct the misapprehension that apparently exists with regard to the extent to which they deem it advisable to sell automobiles on credit. Speaking of this, Walter 'E. Flanders, vice president, said, "Without regard to what it may deem wise to do in the future, or my personal judgment as to the ultimate trend of the Industry, we have simply made it possible for our' dealers to buy their cars earlier and so make earlier sale and prompt deliveries, by helping them to carry a portion of their account for a short time on credit" WILKESBARRE BOY IS ELECTED CAPTAIN, Francta Dunn, of WllkesbaTTe has been elected captain of the 1912 Dickinson eleven tne unanimous iAn(Aa iji nljtvmi Dunn nfftrrttd fcr Dickson this season especially in the game witn renn.

aimon rauxtis, or Edwardsville, la expected to act as LtcKinson loot oaii coucn again e.i season. GIRL ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. Towanda, Dec. 16. Lulu Mayo, near New Albany, aged 11, was shot In tune foot by a school mate, who cairiA to school with a gun.

He fired at a rock and the ibullet glanced off and through the girl's foot. 8he walk ed two miles home by 'being assisaed by two girl friends and when she reached there her Shoe was fltfed with blood from the wound. PLUMBING SHOP BURNS. Scranton', Dec. 16.

Fire starting from an overheated stove at 12:46 o'clock this morning caused more than 31,000 to the Brown 6 Buckley plumbing establishment at 1516 Plttston avenue, next door to the South Scranton public library. The main floor of the building was burned out and part of the second story damaged. The sec ond floor was unoccupied. DIVORCE GRANTED. On the grounds of infidelity and de sertion, the court today awarded Lena Seiwell, of 34 East Broad street.

West Hazleton, a divorce from Alexander Seiwell, of 38 East Green street, same borough. The couple was married at Tamanuai, Schuylkill county, on No vember 27, 1901, and lived together until November 27, 1909. The 4wlfe charged fheikubsand of infidelity and also of leaving ner. Get Vatti Rosaries at Yaseen's. WARRANTS ISSUED FOR ARREST OF W.

J. KEENAN CHARGED WITH FLEECING HOLZNAGUE OUT OF $15,000 BONDSMEN SURRENDER DEFENDANT IN CRIMINAL ACTION AND HE IS PLACED IN JAIL WILL BE IN CUSTODY FOR SOME TIME. Disposition of the motion for judg ment for the defendant, d'espite the verdict for $18,130 that was returned in the civil suit of Fritz Ho'znale, of Scranton, against W. J. Keenan.

will not end the litigation, created by the notorious fake prize fights ux Connecticut three years ago. as war rants have Ibeen issued for live arrest of Mr. Keenan on criminal charges growing out of the huge swindle. Keenan was surrendered by his bondsmen at Wilkesbarre late yesterday afternoon and is now occupying a cell in the county jail, with indication that his stay there will not of short duration. Following the delivery of the bai piece, Mr.

Holznagle's attorneys apl peared before Alderman W. S. Millar, at Scranton, and entered informa tion charging Keenan wjth. et nsplracy to defraud Holznagle out of $15,008. Ball in twice that amount w.as asked.

which is exactly the amount from which the sureties in the eivil suit Wtre released yesterday. The warrant fcr the arrest of Keenan was sent t. the county prison this moraine but it was learned at the jail that it would not be served until Mr. Keenan had completed the incarceration necessitated by the civil action. With the surrender of Keenan bjr his old bondsmen, Patrick Finn, Michael Mulvcy and James Gllligan, before such a move was realiy neces sary, there is little likfihood that he be able, to secure other surtties.

In the criminal suit he faces a chance to go to the penitentiary for a term of years. Keenan, who is otherwise known as Mr. Blair and Mr. Courtney, was turned over to Deputy Sheriff Selple yes terday aftejnoon. He is probably one of the most remarkable men who Jas ever occupied a cell in Luzerne county.

For three years he has been Iftt liberty on ball, moving freely about without scrutiny, through a dozen 9f more states and turning up on the eve of his trial, although he did not ap pear in court. When the result of the civil suit was known, Keenan conferred with his bondsmen and the conclusion wa3 reached to deliver him to the authorities and avoid the bond. A mo tmn i .1 Huk. ila trT In. dormant mnft withstanding the verdict against Kee nan ana juage jittie nas iixea argument for 3 or 4.

His ball having been released, it will be neoessary for Keenan to spend this time in jail. Keenan, alleged to have been one of the slickest confidence men In the country, makes a favorable Impression at once. He is a giant in build, but hi3 huge stature becomes him. His face is not hard in feature and hit voice Is comparatively soft and smooth. He accepts apparently every situation with good grace and remarkably becoming manner.

There is little belief that Mr. Holznagle will be able to recover any of the verdict In the civil suit, but that Keenan will be released as an insolvent, when he wil be called to face the criminal charges. DYNAMITE CONSPIRACY CONTIi Indianapolis, Dec. 16. Con trnry to the leisurely custom of the federal court, the dynamite conspiracy inquiry will continue throughout today.

The federal grand jury usually adjourn from Friday to Monday. The examination of witnesses Is evidently going forward slowly and presumably with thoroughness. The witnesses called are examined at great length. Miss Mary Dye former private secretary to John J. McNamara, was the jury the greater part of yea terds.y afternoon.

It Is believed her testimony wae not completed and that she will be called again today. Another important witness at hand is Mrs. Andrew J. Hull, of Kimball, Neb. Before her marriage Mrs.

Huir was a bookkeeper in office. It is said she came to have knowledge of McNamara's connection with the dynamite plot through inadvertently opening a confidential letter which came to her with other cornB ponaence. Read to HuurjfM nd posted, HOLIDAY GOODS. Framed Pictures. Sheet Pictures.

Academy Boards. Porcelain Placques. Water Color Oil Color Paints. Children's Water Color Artists' Brushes. Burnt Wood Outfits.

Oval Picture Frames. W. 8. BARRITT, Armory Blook, ''J HOLIDAY GOODS. Ladles' Fancy White Aprons 28e, 59c, 75c, $1.

Yarns of all kinds. Slipper Soles, all sizes. Full assortment of Aviation Caps, 50c. 75c, $1. Ladles' and Children's Kid I tors.

New Department Full Una of Sil ver Novelties. Handbags 50c to $5. Collars and Jabots. Fancy Belts in Silk stockings In white black, tan. pink and light blue, in boxes $1 pr pair.

i C. L. WAGKEK, 1 8. Main St 4 WILL ADDRESS MEETING IX MEM BERIUP CAMPAIGN IN ANTHRACITE FIELD TIIE EXECUTIVE BOARD IS ARRANGING FOR A VISIT FRIENDS OF LEWIS CON. CEDING HIS DEFEAT IN ELEC TION FOR LEADERSHIP OF THE MINERS' UNION.

Scranton, Dec. 16. President John P. White of the United Mine Workers of America, whose re election to the presidency Is Indicated in the early returns from the election held Tuesday is coming to the anthracite field again early In January. This morning a tele, gram was received at district headquarters from President John T.

Dempsey, who is attending the conference of district and International officers at Chicago, stating that Presi dent White will address a mass meeting of the miners in Plymouth on the afternoon or evening of Jan. 3. It is not known how long President White will remain here but because of the opening of the international convention coming on Jan. 16 he will not likely remain here for more than a week. During his visit here he will address thousands of miners throughout District 1, where there are big gains yet to be made in membership before it will be as strong as the international officers desire.

During the presence of White there will be a conference of the members of the tri district executive board, when the matter of opening negotiations for a new contract will be taken up. In preparation for his coming here in January, the executive board of District 1 met this morning. White's Victory Conceded. Bridgeport, Dec. 16.

Returns received yesterday and today Indicate to friends of Thomas L. Lewis that he has been defeated for presidency of the miners' organization. They were hopeful when first returns showed gains for hta through Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, but when there came news of the anthracite field being overturned by White and of the big vote cast in Illinois and throughout the Iowa field, they announced that White has probably been elected. WON MAN SHOOTS THEN KILLED HIMSELF Los Angela Deo. 16.

Samuel P. Ayers, of Boston, shot and prooably fatally wounded his son at a hotel arly today and then committed suicide. The Ayers, father and son, have Ibeen hera aftout three months. The elder man lost his wife some time ago and yesterday remarked that he had nothing to live for. Joseph Ayers, the son, was shot in the back of the head The bullet penetrated the brain, but surgeons said he had a slight chance of re covery.

The shooting occurred at 6:30 o'clock thin morning. Father and son occupied adjoining rooms. It is supposed the father entered his son's tvom, shot him and went hack to own apartments, where he committed suicide. Soon after coming to California, Samue! Ayers purchased a rrnch at Beaumont, near Riverside. Apparently the family was well to do.

Passbooks showed deposits in several banks. Samuel Ayers was about 60 years eld. the son about 20. 'Joseph Avers has been unconscious since the shooting. TO RUN LACKAWANNA JAIL Scranton.

Dec. 16. Judge A. T. 4 Searle, of Honesdale, specially presiding, heard arguments today in the quo warranto proceedings instituted a week ago by Sheriff P.

F. Connor to declare the present board of prison inspectors defunct and to oust James Fleming as warden. The court announced that the case would be decided before the first of the year. The case is the result of the controversy over the Tight to run the jail. There was no dispute over the facts.

The sheriff contends that Lackawanna county has grown so as to be within the provisions of the act putting the Jail in care of the sheriff instead of the commissioners and warden. ONE! SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BREWERY EXPLOSION. Scranton, Dec. 16. An explosion of gas in the pitch vat at the plant of the Standard brewery, on Walnut Street, occurred this morning at 16:30 o'clock.

Wensel Wolf of 121S Court street who was In charge of the vat, was badly burned about the face, nbek and hands by the boiling pitch. That he was not roasted to death was due to the fact that he wore heavy wool ckthing. He was taken to the State Suspltal where it is stated he is in a very eerou condition. BURGLARS BIND AND GAG WOMAN AND HER FAMILY Chicago, Dec. 16 Four masked robbers entered the grocery store of Mrs.

Mary C. Hartig, at No. 3420 West 68th street, last night and bound and gagged five occupants of the building, cut the telephone wires, took 130 from the cash register and 80 from under a actress ana ilea. The robbers entered the store about 10 o'clock, and, covering Mrs. Hartig and her daughter with revolvers, bound and gagged them them and then went to the living rooms above, where Hartig' brother, Joseph Adasaas, and her two boys were asleep.

They feetind and gagged the boys and mak also. Ths fo Women lay bound and gagged perhaps En hour before Mrs. Harry Oet esiUred the store to make old baby was successfully operated hearing to determine If Princi at the Mercv HosDital for appendici tis. The child. Regis Canevin McKln ney became seriously 1U yesterday.

Physiol ana. found the trouble to be appendicitis, and the operation was performed. The child's father submitted to a similar operation recently. IliiUMJf Regular dinners served at Hatter's. LAW STUDENT REGISTERS.

Attorney Harry D. Goldberg, a member of the county bar, of that State, vegtatered today, as a student with Attorney George J. Ritchie. It the intention of Attorney Goldberg toiprac tlce in this county. Harter's dining room for dinners.

COMMON PLEAS MINUTES. Harry A. Anderson et al vs. A. Bland: Rule granted to enter judgment for want of a spfficlent affidavit of defense.

Returnable next argument court. American Iron Works vs. Shepherd Rust: As above. Regular dinners eerved at Harter's. CASE TO BE REOPENED.

Because an error had been made. Judge Jones in an opinion handed down In the case of Mary Griffith and others aralns the Pennavhmflla. Oo.l Company banded down an opinion thlsii morning la which he allowea tti role to open the Judgment. ner wedding ring away. The court directed him to pay her $4 a week for the present.

The case of Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts wag continued for further investigation. Fred White was directed to return with his wife and pay her rent. Christian Roos was not present to answer a charge of non support, as his wife was satisfied to ntln'ue the case nnt'ii January, an order was made to that effect.

Scarcely able to walk because of her physical condition, Mrs. Marvin. Moore, of Wilkesbarre, appeared bef re Judge Janes to testify against her husband, whi deserted her several week's ago and has not supported her since. Marvin was not in court, but Attorney Scouton who represented his father said that the defendant was out in search of work. Mrs.

Moore said that her husband abused her and that her condition was such that it is almost impossible to be out of bed. She said that she had Marvin arrested before Squire Goss and that he had ordered them to appear at court. Judge Jones then continued the case until Monday. Regular dinners eerved at Halter's. Jam nosmtlek TMeetC 2 bM.

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