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MORNING TRIBUNE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1911. Dorning Tribune. Published ALTOONA Except TRIBUNE Sunday CO. Ritchey Vice President denry Houck Mgr and Sec'y C. Dern Treasurer M.

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ANION OCTOBER 26, 1911. ALTOONA, GOOD MORNING! (Have you seen the new comet yet? NOT WELL QUALIFIED. of this city are not likeThe people to divide on party lines at the ty coming election. The party used to make the nominaery was tions and the candidates certainly do share the convictions of the parhave nominated them. But ties that is going to be a division along there quite other than densely partisan it is the hope of the Trilines and bune that a very decided majority will range themselves on the side gentlemen who have been of the named as the republican candidates.

The democratic candidate for mayor, the Hon. Ellsworth F. Giles, occupied the office before, alhas though he can scarcely be said to have filled it. He has a pleasing and is all that could be personality expected as a private citizen. Whatever the Tribune may say concernMr.

Giles deals entirely with the ting official side of his career. It has nothing to say against his standing citizen and it believes he is R8 a a by the desire to carry out Inspired all the good imaginations of his heart. Unfortunately for Mr. Giles his to execute is not equal to his ability anticipations. At the present moment he imagines that he has a brilMant administrative career before him, Just as he did when he became mayor before.

We all know what a complete and lamentable failure his administration was and those of us who have studied the man are con- I vinced that a second term would show no improvement. Mr. Giles is good citizen, a kind-hearted man, but he has an excess of. imagination and is by means adapted to the performance of executive duty in a city the size of Altoona. Suppose we take a single phase of the present canvass of Mr.

Giles. He has planted himself upon a platform of low taxes. That is a very fascinating expression. Everybody is looking about for escape from onerous taxation. We will not charge that Mr.

Giles adopted this battle cry because he knew it would be popular. No; let us give him credit with a sincere desire to cut down the expenses of the municipality SO that there may be a substantial reduction in taxation. But it must be remembered that the mayor does not frame the appropriation ordinance, does not fix the millage; has no more power than any other citizen in the matter unless he chooses to exercise the prerogative of the veto. This a mayor seldom does when a Anance measures is under consideration. But suppose the mayor had the power that his platform assumes, and suppose Mr.

Giles elected for another term; in what way would he proceed? There is but one method he could possibly adopt and that would be to stop all further public Improvements. There would be no more street paving; work upon the big reservoir would be suspended; citizens who have not yet shared in the benefits of the various bond issues would be out in the cold; other Important and urgent improvements would be indefinitely postponed; we would have four years of absolute inaction and stagnation. Do the business people, the shopmen, the professional men want that? In this matter we must take a common sense view of the situation. The city is alive; it is growing; certain demands cannot be evaded; the man who thinks they can is not qualified to be a leader of a twentieth century city. BOOKS FOR THE YOUNG.

Among the other useful work performed by librarians is the preparation of lists of books that may prove serviceable to old and young, and especially to the latter. They spend their time chiefly among books and It they are fit for the places they 0c- cupy one of their chief delights is to run down a really good book and tell other folks about it. In the way of preparing lists of books for children Mbrarians have already done parents an invaluable service, for the average parent has neither the time nor the knowledge to select the books his offspring should grow up with. Many good lists have appeared from time to time, one of the latest having been prepared by the BrookLyn public library. It refers to books for young folks and the guiding principle in its preparation was the selection of such volumes as would Inspire the reader to better living.

The rule is that "the book must arouse admiration for courage, mandiness or womanliness, faithfulness and gentleness." No less than seventeen hundred titles compose the list and of these two hundred are marked as best of all. In discussing this list that admirable Presbyterian weekly, Forward remarks that its value to parents and librarians is very great. But the suggestion is also made that without ever seeing it, it may set outsiders, too, to think about 1tg test of moral tone. Those of us who are reading books on our own account--what kind of list do we follow? Do we choose books that arouse our "admiration for courage, manliness or womanliness, faithfulness and gentleness?" The novels we pick up are they about brave and good men and women, or are they studies of selt-indulgent, irresponsible "heroes" and "heroines" who have nothing heroic about them when a moral danger comes along? Do we like to read about faithfulness and 1 gentleness, or about sensation and assertiveness? If our list for this year were written out, would it be of books about things which are lovely and of good -or quite the other way? The books we read form part of our lives. The books our children read will influence them for time and eternity.

How important that judgment and discretion be exercised in their selection! And what a fortunate thing it is that there are SO many good books from which to choose! WHAT THEY REALLY THINK. There are folks in the world who are convinced that civilization is simply another name for individual and national decay. They may not do much talking for the reason that they do not care to antagonize the current trend toward social democracy, but deep in their hearts they are sure that the people and the nations are losing their vigor and that nothing will save them but a return to primitive conditions. They are telling themselves that the movements of the world are in cyoles and that the past is ever repeating Itself. They point to the remarkable civilization of the past, a civilization which, in certain special aspects has never been equaled, muon, less surpassed, and they themselves, "What has become of the grandeur that was Greece and glory that was Rome?" These students of their times recall the primitive centuries with more relish than they contemplate the present.

They are quite sure that individualism nourished the hardier virtues. They are not old enough, it may be, to remember any of the real pioneers, but if they are approaching three score and ten they recall the children of those pioneers once removed, and they feel that some of the primitive customs survived down to their own day. In those times government was not the ever personal and present influence it is today. The restrictions that exist on every hand now were unknown, nor were the aids proffered by the state to the rising generation so much as dreamed of. Civilization was.

in its primitive stage. The average country boy got very little schooling, save what he picked up on this journey through life. People were content to hoe their own row and were neither discontented with their state nor restless over the aloofness of the government. We suppose these critics of civilization have lived too long. Nevertheless they assert that the advance of civilization creates artificial ditions, cuts the nerve of strenuous endeavor, enfeebles the generations and paves the way for the coming of the barbarian, the overthrow of civilization and the restoration of the healthy savagery in which alone man is at his best as an animal.

Most of us believe they are mistaken. We are convinced that the world is on the upward trend and although we sometimes find ourselves beset by perplexing problems, we have confidence in the purposes of the great Navigator who is at the helm and are sure that each passing decade finds our little planet somewhat nearer the ultimate goal. THE McNAMARA CASE. The McNamara trial, in Los Angeles, has not yet fairly started, although the case has been before the court for several days. The time thus far has been chiefly spent in skirmishing over points of law and in the effort to obtain a set of jurors whose minds are absolutely blank.

While several talesmen have been temporarily accepted not a single member of the jury has been definitely chosen. Nobody has the slightest idea as to when this preliminary work will be finished. Of course the newspapers have contained a great deal of gossip of one sort or another concerning this case since the court convened and began the effort to get the trial going. About the only rumor that seems to be founded on fact seems to be the one crediting the district attorney who has the trial in hand with a determination to have two alternative jurors chosen. This the law of California permits and the state's prosecuting officer seems determined to employ it in order to lessen the chances of a mistrial.

Another profitless rumor that has been occupying some space in certain of the newspapers sprang into prominence just after it became known that California had voted in favor of the extension of the suffrage to women. It began to be whispered about that some 'women might be made members of the McNamara jury and various space-Alling speculations were indulged in concerning the probable influence of such a new departure upon the trial. The Tribune does not imagine that women will serve on juries in California for some months, by which time, let us hope, the McNamara case will be safely out of the way. Another rumor declares that Charence Darrow, the chief counsel of the McNamaras, will receive 000, for his services, statement which supposes the expenditure of a similar sum by the commonwealth. It is impossible to determine how much money has been put in the McNamara defense fund, but even if a million has been collected there is little reason to suppose Darrow would elaim such: a princely reward.

This and similar rumors are doubtless pure invention, created by space writers on the newspapers who are forever looking about them for sensational news items. Let us hope justice will come into her own in this case. MR. SLEP'S BIRTHDAY. The Tribune congratulates its! young friend Harry Slep, president and general manager of the Mirror Printing company, upon the interesting fact that he has had the privilege of living in this beautiful world for full three-quarters of a century.

It congratulates him upon the fact that he has been engaged for a long time in the beneficial business of spreading information by means of his Mirror and it hopes he has before him yet many additional years of service. The employes of the Mirror remembered Mr. Step's seventy-Afth anniversary in a very pleasant way, sending him souvenirs of their affectionate remembrance and a letter of congratulation and appreciation. Mr. Slep made a fitting response and expressed the hope of celebrating another anniversary a year hence with the its own building.

He has spent a good many years in the world, but as he has always been busy about congenial work he managed to escape the rude caresses of time and is as young now as he ever was. The Tribune renews the assurances of its interest in the Mirror and its venerable head. It congratulates him upon the kindly providence which has in the little journey he is taking" through the world, it rejoices that he has troops of friends who delight to do him reverence and it hopes the coming years will simply increase his joys. EDITORIAL NOTES. The Chinese rebellion seems to be gathering considerable headway.

Long life is usually the result of obedience to the laws of health and an absence of worry. There 'are persons in the world who begin to believe that the chu dynasty in China is doomed. Some recent criticism of our public school seems to have been made without reflection or without adequate knowledge. Every citizen who Ands himself the victim of defamation should employ the most effective remedy the law permits him to use. At all events the Tribune hopes every one of its readers who has a vote will use it in November to his best judgment for the public good.

In this country the people seldom need guidance in coming to a conI clusion. Sometimes the modest editor may assist them, but not often. The life saver does not always reconceive the honors awarded the warrior. Still, such heroines as the late Ida Lewis do achieve a renown that seldom fades. Notwithstanding the rapid growth in the horseless carriage population the noble horse continues to hold his place in the world.

There is reason to believe he always will. There were moments last summer when the most optimistic citizen was tempted to. believe he would never again need an overcoat. But he is beginning to change his mind Well, the comet is hovering about the eastern heavens these mornings, but it is not Halley's, thank heaven, and if less pretentious promises to be more of a spectacle than that celestial fake. One of the old prophets has some very uncomplimentary things to say about the fate of a nation whose king is a child, a circumstance that is brought to mind by the ominous situation in China.

Probably the country will come to the conclusion after awhile that all the detectives engaged in the Scott and Miller business have been doing their best to earn homes in the western penitentiary. "The artistic temperament" which is said to be responsible for SO many failures of literary men to liver happily with their wives, is only another name for downright meanness of disposition and conduct. We must be allowed to formulate our own opinions and to express them in our own way. Whether popular or not they are sincere and dictated by no other motive than a desire to promote the greatest good of the county and city. The woman suffragists spent a very animated time in Louisville during the first part of the week and have returned to their homes with fresh enthusiasm on behalf of their cause.

Dr. Wiley made them a great speech, although its logic will scarcely bear examination. Orville Wright is one aviator who is trying to discover methods of perfecting the mastery of the air. Should death take him while he is engaged in the interesting experiments he has recently undertaken he would be a martyr to science as truly as any of the innumerable host who have laid down their lives that the area of knowledge may be increased. In Other Counties "Too many bosses" are said to have caused a strike of workmen at the tuberculosis sanitarium at Cresson.

An easy adjustment was expected. P. B. Summerson, who has been assessor Chapman township, Clinton county, for twenty years, is likely to succeed himself for another term. The Mifflin county jail at Lewistown has a new ward for women and children.

It is said to be a great improvement and is receiving many commendations. Lock Haven paper makers banquetted last evening at the Commercial hotel in that city. It was the second annual occasion of the kind and 1 greatly enjoyed. Police of Falls Creek and DuBois are searching for two men believed to be members of a gang of crooks. Falls Creek.

officers. got in sight of them and fired them, but they took to the underbrush and made their escape. Joseph Wetzler, a highly respected citizen of Thompsontown, died recently at that place. He was 81 years old. His wife and five children survive him, among whom are Thad S.

Wetzler and Mrs. H. C. McClellan, of Altoona. The chimes for the new Methodist Episcopal church at Huntingdon have arrived and the ten massive bells are now being swung in the tower.

They will be dedicated with concerts by a Baltimore musician on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Matthew Smith, aged 66 years, and Archie McWilliams, aged 70 years, two residing near DuBois, died a few days ago, within ten minutes of each other. The former died of quinsy and the latter suddenly of heart trouble. E. D.

Shaffer, engaged in painting the interior of a Lock Haven church kept his materials in a nearby shed and secreted the key in the neighborhood. Somebody found it, opened the shed and turned a spigot that let $25 worth of linseed oil escape from a barrel. Three dusky gypsy women managed to secure a $20 bill at Indiana Citizens' National bank, the other day by attracting the teller's attention elsewhere. They were followed and caught. At hearing they not only returned the stolen $20.

but paid $22.50 in fine and costs and left the neighborhood quick. They are thought to be the ones who secured $30 in currency at the Mahaffey bank a short time before. A short time ago Rev. Mr. Stewart, pastor of the Presbyterian Alexandria, tendered his resignation because he had heard that some of the members of his flock desired a younger man, who would participate in the social functions of the town.

Last Sunday morning after he had preached a beautiful sermon, Senator H. J. McAteer addressed the congregation, paying a well deserved tribute to the work of the pastor, then asked an expression of opinion from the peopte. Every one in the congregation rose, uniting in the request that the pastor withdraw his resignation. Rev.

Mr. Stewart was greatly cheered by the demonstration. VETERAN EDITOR REMEMBERED. Harry Slep Honored by Mirror Employes on Seventy fifth Anniversary. Harry Slep the veteran editor and president and general manager of the Mirror Printing company, reached the 75th milestone in his journey through life on Tuesday.

There was a quiet observance of the event at his home on Howard near Eleventh street where avenues the day. He received numerous post-cards of congratulations from members of his family, relatives and friends and during the afternoon he received a surprise, that was most pleasing and appreciated. The employes of the Mirror Printing company as a mark of respect and esteem tendered him a beautiful loving cup, appropriately engraved, and also an umbrella. With it was a testimonial letter from the entire force. heartily appreciated make the, anniversary all the brighter for the veteran newspaperman.

THIS EVENING. Interesting Meeting of First Presby. terian Brotherhood. This evening the Brotherhood of First Presbyterian church, Fourteenth avenue and Twelfth street, will give the first of a number of interesting and companion, subjects on Christianity, for tonight being "What it Means to be a Christian." The meeting will be in charge of W. J.

PoNock and will open at 8 o'clock p. closing well within the hour to allow for social intermingling or pastimes at the close. The second of these subjects "What it Means Not to be A. Christian," will follow in the near future, being arranged for some time in January. Throughout the season ample preparation will be made for all devotional as well as literary evenings and all together will form a most uplifting and educating course of entertainment for the men of the church and their friends.

Regarding Certified Milk. A meeting of medical milk commission of the Blair County Medical society was held in the office of Dr. W. Frank Beck, Twelfth avenue, yesterday morning. Require ments for production of certified milk were prepared in part and at the next meeting they will be completed, after which any dairyman may have milk certified by comply.

ing with the rules. "THIS IS MY 53RD BIRTHDAY" Arthur L. Sifton. Arthur L. Sifton, who became premier of Alberta a year ago, was born near London, Ontario, October 26, 1858.

In 1875 he went west with his family, but the following year returned to Ontario to finish his collegiate education. After graduating Ir from Victoria university in 1880 he returned to Winnipeg to complete his law course. After several years spent in the practice of law in Brandon, Mr. Sifton moved to Prince Albert, and in 1889 to Calgary. In 1898 he was elected member of the north-west council, and in 1901 selected 88 a commissioner of public works.

Two years later he was created chief justice of the north-west territories, and in 1907 chief justice of Alberta. A few years later saw Mr. Sifton the leader of the liberal party in the new province and in 1910 he became premier. State Brevities council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics is to be organised at Birdsboro. Mrs.

Alice Carter, who drugged her baby to death at Shippensburg, has been adjudged insane by a commission. Daniel M. Sayler, one of the oldest fruit growers in Berks county, is dead at his home in Alsace, from apoplexy. Pottstown insurance men have to formed an association to cut down expenses, the idea being to have combination offices. Acute indigestion caused James Moore, a Norristown school janitor, to drop dead while on his way to attend to his duties.

A. Montgomery county optimist has offered five one dollar bills to boys story of the happiest day during the girls who will tell the best year. The railroad agent at Muddy Creek Forks, York county, received the other day no less than 138 bushels of chestnuts for shipment to buyers at various points. One peach grower whose home is in the Shickshinny valley has gathered 15,000 baskets of peaches off his orchard, most of which were sold in Wilkes-Barre. Sentence has been suspended on Wilbur Hockersmith, convicted of arson at Carlisle, petition of citizens, including the woman whose stable was burned.

Levi Leidy, of Jackson township, took in to Johnstown on Tuesday some big, ripe strawberries. His vines have some green ones and also plenty of blossoms. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers is arranging for a big meeting in Pittsburg next Sunday and Monday. Governor Tener has been invited to deliver an address. In the arrest of Calvin Smith at Lebanon the police believe they have apprehended the sneak thief who for months has been robbing refrigerators.

A wagonload of loot was recovered. to amuse himself while his mother attended to some work in the upper part of the house, 3-yearold John Speakman, living in a Philadelphia suburb, fell into a ditch near the house and was drowned. Even a great-grandfather possesses the instinct to wed. Such at least is true of Simon Senman, a Pottsville junk dealer, who is about to embark in his third matrimonial venture with a lady who also had a first husband. AT HOME AND ABROAD.

To keep a motorist's hands warm there hag been invented a gauntlet heated by the engine exhaust. In thirty years the electric railway mileage in Great Britain has been increased from 300 to 2,562 miles. "Built like a bullet" is the claim of the California inventor of an aeroplane engine with seven parallel cylInders, set behind a head which offers little resistance to the air. The world's greatest dirigible balloon is being built for the Japanese government, an airship 600 feet long with motors of 720 horsepower and carrying a crew of ten men. A government British mine $5,000 owner has prize given for the as a best electric safety lamp for miners in the opinion of two distinguished electrical and mining experts.

The success of the recently -established telephone connection between New York and Denver has ded to the prediction that the two coasts will be similarly linked in the very future. Although occupying but little space and weighing only 132 pounds, a machine invented by a Frenchman includes a forge, anvil, boring machine, vise, work bench, grindstone and punch. Women, soap and sugar seem to be the chief promoters of civilization according to Chemist Wiley. Wonder if he would have named more than the last two before he became a married man? Dr. Guy Potter Benton, new president of the University of Vermont, declares the limit of efficiency in men has been extended fifteen years that men are now at their best up to the age of 65.

Where's Osler? Fewer trials by court martial than in any other year since the SpanishAmerican war were held by the afmy in the last fiscal year, according to the annual report of Brigadier General E. H. Crowder, judge advocate general. There were 3,851 general courts-martial, or a decrease of 355, as compared with the preceding year. Nothing has done more to put visouth than the farming, among the tality into life of boys, and the club of girls devoted to the canning of tomatoes and general attention to the household side of farm life.

These organizations have lifted rural life and work out of a dull routine into the interest that aims at direct and important results. One of the greatest nature freaks in the country can be found in Maine in- a mammoth abnormal growth on the side of an elm tree on the Josiah Reynolds, resembles in Skowhegan. dog climb- The ing a tree. It has four distinct legs and a head, the head being canted to one side as if the dog was lying down cuddled up. This growth is three feet long and about two feet wide.

The tree is said to be over 100 years old. Oct. 26 In American History. 1871-Major General Robert Anderson, hero of Fort Sumter, died; born 1805. 1875-Virginia City, forming the center of one of the country's richest mining districts, burned; loss $7,500,000.

1900-The strike of the anthracite coal miners ended in a victory for the strikers. 1902-Elizabeth Cady Stanton, noted woman suffragist, died; born 1815. 1909-General Oliver Otis Howard, U. S. retired, distinguished veteran of the civil and Indian wars, known as "the Christian died at Burlington, born 1830.

1910-Allen Daniel Candler, Confederate colonel and governor of Georgla from 1898 until 1902, died; born 1834. ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS. (From noon today to noon tomorrow.) Sun sets 5, rises moon sets 7:84 Recent Weddings -Gamber. Mr. John Zimmerer and Miss Martha Ursulla Gamber were married at 10 o'clock last evening at the parsonage of the Second Lutheran church the pastor, Rev.

Dr. A. E. Wagner. Carl They Gamber were and Miss accompanied Amelia by Gam- Mr.

ber, brother and sister of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Charles F. Gamber, of 714 Fourth avenue. The groom is employed in the wheel foundry of the Pennsylvania Railroad company.

They will leave on a wedding trip to Cleveland and after their return will go to housekeeping in their newly furnished home at Llyswen. Miller--Glass. Mr. Andrew Jerome Miller, of Altoona, and Miss Carena Glass, of 206 Chestnut avenue were married last evening at 7.45 p. m.

at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. McMullen, 1311 Eighth street by Rev. Horace Lincoln Jacobs pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church.

Mr. Miller is constable in the Seventh ward. The newlyweds will take up housekeeping in the city. StoverTwo of the best known young peopie in Altoona yesterday were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony when Mr. Harry Rhinehart Stover, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas A. Stover, of 526 Fifth avenue, and Miss Louise Zimmers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.

A. Zimmers, of 2822 Broad avenue, were wedded. The ceremony was performed in Christ Reformed church by the pastor, the Hamilton Smith, and the church was beautifully decorated. The ring ceremony was used and the wedding march from Lohengrin was played Professor Alton Dougherty. Promptly at 9:30 the couple entered the church.

The bride was attended by the bridegroom's sister, Miss Mary a Stover, and by her own sister, Miss Jeanette Zimmers. The ushers were Messrs. Carl Lurrdegren, Standey Eckhardt and Lester Lingenfelter, of this city, and Charles Zimmers, of Gallitzin. The bride was and wore a bouquet of lilies of the attired in a traveling suit of or blue valley. A number of guests were present in the church and the wedding was one of the most fashionable and pretty of the season.

After congratulations had been showered on the couple they were driven to the Pennsylvania railroad passenger station and left on the 10:05 train for Philadelphia and New York. They will be at home after November 15 at 5011 Sixth avenue, Roselawn, where a newly furnished home awaits them. Mrs. Stover is the daughter of G. A.

Zimmers, the well known contractor and builder, and her husband is an employe of the Standard Supply and Equipment company. Sheedy--Zimmerman. Mr. Michael M. Sheedy, of Twelfth avenue and Fifteenth street, this city, and Miss Melba Zimmerman, of Indianapolis, were married in SS.

Peter and Paul's cathedral, Indianapolis, yesterday morning at 7:30 o'clock, by Rev. Dr. Morgan M. Sheedy, rector of St. John's Catholic procathedral, this city, an uncle of the bridegroom.

Mr. J. Austin Sheedy, a brother of the groom and a student at Purdue university, was best man, while Miss Elizabeth Sheedy, the groom's sister, was one of the bridesmaids. and Mrs. J.

M. Sheedy, of this city, parents of the groom, were among those present at the wedding. The groom is an inspector for the Pennsylvania Railroad company and is a graduate of Purdue university. With his bride he has gone on a honeymoon trip to Quebec and other Canadian points. They will reside in Philadelphia.

Marriage Licenses Issued. To John Zimmerer Martha Ursula Gamber, both of Altoona. To James Harry Smith and Gretta Smith Isenberg, both of Altoona. BUSINESS HOURS CHANGED. Money Order and Registry Department at Post Office to Close at 8 O'clock.

They money order, registry and postal banking departments at the Altoona post office on a and after Wedneslay, November 1, will close its windows to business at 8 o'clock. The change in time is made to give 'the clerks the opportunity of balancing up the day's business, it having increased since the institution of the postal savings bank. The window heretofore closed at 9:30, when only a money order and registry business was done, but since the postal bank was established the work of the clerks has been increased to such an extent that the change in the hours was necessary. The time for the issuing of foreign money orders has been extended from 7. to 8 o'clock.

ODD FELLOWS TO DEDICATE. Handsome New Building in Juniata in January--Preparing Program. It has been decided to dedicate the handsome new building of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Juniata in January and yesterday the Odd Fellows there were in communication with Altoona canton, inviting the latter to participate in drills with the Tyrone and Hollidaysburg cantons as part of the dedicatory exercises. A big fair will be held in connection with the dedication exercises and the celebration will assume great proportions. The Odd Fellows will occupy the second story of the building, while the first will be rented.

The structure is two stories high. It is now under construction but will be finished in January, The exact date of the dedication has not yet been settled. Bullding Permits Issued. These permits have recently been issued by Building Inspector Craine: To H. S.

C. S. Bartley, to erect a two-story house at 232 Bell avenue, same to cost $1,800. To same contractors, to make changes to the store of Notopolis, 1417 Eleventh avenue, same to cost $149. To same contractor, to build kitchen to property of W.

J. Heinsling, 104 East Walnut avenue, same to cost $250. To H. W. Carls, to erect a frame barber shop at 102 Fourth avenue, same to cost $200.

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C. A. Ladies. The Ladies' auxiliary of the Pennsylvania Railroad Young Men's Christian association will hold their regular monthly meeting this evening at 7.45. in the educational room.

A full, attendance de MURDER CASES RUSHED TO END Three, Disposed of in the Dauphin County Court Wednesday. ANOTHER BOOKED FOR TODAY Sydney Ware, Who Has Already Served Time, Pleads Quilty to Secend Degree Murder. Harrisburg, October 25. Three homicide cases were disposed of in a day in the Dauphin county courts today for the first time in the history of the county, and tomorrow a fourth will be started. Sydney Ware, who shot two men in Lykens 1889 and who served nearly twenty years for the mur.

der of Morris Miller, and was then granted a pardon, was arraigned on an indictment accusing him of the murder of Frederick Kindler, his second victom. He pleaded guilty to second degree murder and his plea was accepted. Judge W. Rush Gillan, of Franklin county, specially presiding, took the case under advisement and will pronounce tence tomorrow. Ware's case attracted much attention because of the circumstances under which he was brought to trial within a few months of the time of opening his prison doors, and when he appeared before the court he read a statement setting forth that he considered he had expiated crime, contending that the shooting was in self-defense and that already served more than the sentence for second degree murder.

It is likely that he will be sentenced tomorrow and an tion made to the state board of pardons to free him. Harry A. Claybaugh was convict. ed of murder in the first degree for cutting the throat of Mrs. Mary A.

Goudy in this city last summer. The jury was out less than two hours, following a trial of days. Alexander Klinger pleaded guilty to manslaughter in causing of Samuel Erdman by kicking the death a brawl in the upper ty several weeks ago and vase given couna sentence of not less than eighteen Leon Gilbert will be arF. raigned for the shooting of Daniel Miller. RECOVERED THE OUTFIT.

At Same Time Captured Man Who Later Waived a Hearing. T. M. Burns, a 2314 Beale avenue, took young man, residdrive, Tuesday o'clock night stopped at the shortly de- a Union hotel, Twelfth avenue (between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets, hitched his horse and went inside. When he returned a short time later his horse and buggy were gone.

The outfit, it is alleged, was stolen by Wilbur Chester, a young man of city, and he was captured Burns and his brother, J. C. Burns, in the vicinity of Portage. He waived a hearing before Or Alderman Crawford last evening on the charge of horse stealing and was committed to jail to await trial at court. Burns, when he discovered his rig missing thought some friend had played a joke on him SO he waited about for a time for its return.

Thinking that he had waited long enough he notified the police authorities. Yesterday morning Burns and his brother appeared at city ball and consulted Chief of Police Clark. He got busy on the telephone and before much time had passed got a trace of the horse and buggy. David Robinson, of Hollidaysburg, had seen the rig about 5 o'clock in the morning near Llyswen. The Burng brothers then started on the hunt.

Before leaving city hall they asked if they could take the horse and buggy from the thief and were told that they could and to also take the thief if they could and tie him got a clue to the rig at Duncansville, came onto it between Portage and Lilly and without much argument took possession of it. They also captured Chester, tied him to the buggy and arrived back at the city hall at 2 o'clock. They called Chief Clark out of the office informed him that they had the thief, and had done just what they had been instructed to They had tied him fast to the buggy and when Chief Clark took a look at the culprit he recognized him as Wilbur Chester. Later in the afternoon Chief Clark went before Alderman Crawford and made an information against Chester on the charge of horse stealing. He waived a hearing in the evening and was sent to jail to await trial at court.

Chester but recently was brought back to the city on the charge of forgery, 80 it is alleged, having signed another name to a check to secure insurance money. POT HUNTERS BUSY. Gunners Said to be Plenty In VIcinity of the Beaver Dams. game wardens in this section by he visit to the Beaver Dams, in the southern section of the county, not a great distance from Williamsburg, might put a stop to the illegal shooting and killing of game out of season. Reports from that section say that most any, hour of the day the crack of the hunter's gun may be heard and that people have run across fires where game has cooked.

It is reported that squirrel, turkeys and other game is being killed and that trout is also being hooked from the streams. Will Hold Masquerade. The young people who tee mem. bers of the Charles Craig dancing classes are going to celebrate Hal lowe'en on next Tuesday evening October 31, in a manner that will fur nish entertainment and pleasure dur ing the festive night. A masquer ade will be held in the Craig danc ing academy, Nicholson block, and will be featured by dancing from to an early hour in the morning.

01 Saturday evening Myers' Brothers, the florists, presented to Mr. Craig' class members a large bunch of red carnations. They were distributed Land much appreciated.