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o4 INDICATIONS PRICE ONE CENT PER COPY i for tastern Pennsylvania hair and warmer tonight; Increasing cloudiness and warmer tomorrow; probably fob lowed by rain at night. YOL.NO. XXXIV THE ALLENTOWN LEADER SATURDAY, MARCH 25.1911. OF ERIE RAILROAD SAID -TO AiTHiS WHY Anxious For Part of Rich Freight Traffic of the Lehigh Valley. DEW COOL IN HIS IN MFAR EAST Expected That Russia Will Fall On China Very Shortly.

1 AFFAI II DOWCO II Train and Trestle Bridge Go Down In Who Is Making His Fourth Run For Register of Wills. Satisfaction Oyer His Renominate For Not Worrying One Bit In Regard to Resignation of Diaz Cabinet Inter to a Georgia River. Inspector. 1 Party Affairs. preted As Meaning Peace.

pate mm WRECK DARK WAR CLOUDS STRONG CLAIMS MINNER AN EXPERT IN LOOKS ATLANTIC COAS LINE SQUIRE EE BID IPERTHfiiLITY HEADED TOWARD PALMERTON PROBABLY TWENTY PERSONS DEAD LONDON FOREIGN OFFICE UNEASY VETERAN MILFORD DEMOCRAT FILLS PLACE WITH ABILITY WON'T CALL STATE C01HTEE FORERUNNER OF A BETTER FEELINi Laughs at Idea of Clash Between bridge, Seventy-Five Feet High, Torn Completely From Its Abutments and Sinks to the Bed of the Plan, It Is Reported, Is to Connect With the Chestnut Ridge by Way of Stroudsburg Has Acquired Old Route Which Long Ago Was Partly Graded. Party Owes Him Consideration For His Long Fidelity In Its Behalf, As Well As For Sterling Integrity Widely Known And Deservedly Popular. Has During His First Term Super vised Operations Costing $4,000,000 to Advantage of City and the Public Allentown Most Enterprising Building City of Its Size In U. S. Guthrie and Himself When It Meets In Regular Annual Session In July -His Friends Confidett of His Predicted That The Mexican Qoveri' mental Machine Will Be Reorganized Mexican Public Feet That Peace Will Soon Be tablished.

Cossacks Expelling Chinese From Amur Province, and Chinese Troops Wrecking Manchurian Railways-Clashes Wherever Resistance Is Offered "Moment's Notice" Orders to Commanders of Ships. Vtream Five Coaches Reported In the Wreck. Business circles throughout the Le Senator -Arthur i. Dewalt, who is either Ohairman or ex-Chairman of the 'It was with a great deal of satisfaction that the business people of Allentown, as well as the community in general, noted the unanimous renomi-nation of Frank R. Minner for build Democratic State Central Committee, according to the view of the action high Valley are much interested in what is reported to be the first movement by Che Erie Railroad to gain an entrance into this section.

There has for a long time been a clamoring by the residents on the north side of the Special to The Leader. Washington, Maroh 2G. Thts resit, nation of the Diaz cabinet is today in terpreted by Washmgton officials as V.t forerunner of a complete re-organiza tion of the governmental machine A candidate for Register of Wills for Liihlgh County, whose, claims appeal strongly to tho people, is Squire Henry E. E. Boeder, the veteran Hoseneack Democrat.

No man throughout Lehigh is better known or more deserving. Roeder is- a -son of the late Jonas C. 'Roeder, -former school and he Hves on the old homestead in the southernmost township of Le Special to The Leader. Wilmington, N. March persona are known to have lost their ilves, eight passengers were seriously injured, and a score of others are -missing, ithe result of a wreck on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad on a trestle across the Alapha River In Georgia early today.

The cause of the wreck lias not been ascertained, as a wreck-fing crew which was hurried to the fccene of tlhe catastrophe is devoting its Special to The Leader. London, March 25. The early declaration of war by Russia against China, indicated in today's dispatches from the -Orient, is causing the utmost uneasiness in the foreign office. The messages state that Cossacks are expelling the Chinese from Amur Province in anticipation of the early com ing inspeotor. Mr.

Minner was the first buflding inspector Allentown ever had, being elected to the office three years ago, immediately after the passage of Blue Mountain for a route into New York. Severa.l ventures in this direction were started in years past, hut they the city's first building ordinance. high, which has been in the possession He was just the man for the place, taken iby the Reorganization Committee, continues im-perburbaible even after the developments of the past week, Including the minority report in his favor' and the announcement of Mr, iBlaJkiSlee's intentton.4 in rgard to clearing the party of all county chairmen and committeemen who cannot show' a clean bill of Simon-pure Democracy. When (Dewalt 'was asked 'What he was going to do next he replied: "Nothing. What is there for me to do now? I am Chairman 'under the and that settles it." Mr.

Dewalt was of the family for upwards of a hundred wide knowledge of building affairs and years. Educated at the famous Bucks time exclusively to searching the ruins Mexico and the early retirement Diaz. PEACE OF. INTERVENTION NOV San Antonio, Texas, March 25. Th resignation of the Mexican Cabinet expected in army circles here to b-followed by speedy internal peace ft the republic of Mexico or armed inter vention by the American army.

Ti officers admit that they expect march a fine tact being required to systemat ize building operations In this city un County Normal and Classical Institute of the late Rev. 'Dr. A. R. Home, at mencement of hostilities.

Chinese troops are reported to be wrecking parts of the Manchurian 'Railroads and there is clashing with the Russians wherever resistance is offered. Orders have been sent to the commanders of all foreign ships to be prepared to act at a moment's notice. always met 'with financial disaster. Within past 'week the Protective Committee of the Middletown, Union-ville and Water Jap Railroad, wliicli last June defaulted in the payment of the principal of its outstanding second mortgage bonds at live per instituted foreclosure proceedings through iGeorge M. Cummings, formerly vice 'president of the Erie.

This line is a Jink of the New York, Susquehanna and Western system, wnich heretofore has always paid the interest on its bonds. An offer was made to extend the issue 'until November 1 several cars for bodies of the missing. The officials of the road are mystified by the wreck, In view of the fact that three-quarters of an hour before the wrecked train recahed the trestle another train (passed over in perfect safety. The trestle, which stood 75 feet high) tsank to the river bed and was completely torn rom its abutments. A sleeping car was thrown from the -tracks It'he river bank.

PROBABLY TWENTY DEAD. asked if he intended to call another special meeting of the State Central Committee, to which he replied that he -saw no use of such action. "Well, then. Senator, 'What is going to happen 'Whn the committee once meets in regular-annual session in IN THE NORTH PACIFIC. ing orders shortly.

DE LA BARRA H'EARS FJiO: CREEL. Washington, March 25. Minister la Barra today received a dispute-from Minister Creel which stated tha the Mexican cabinet had presents their resignations. President Diaz re ceived them and declared that he re served the right of accepting them a. cording to his convenience.

His cision has been very well received b. the public, which feels that peace wi! soon be established over the country July? You aaiy you are -the Chairman, Atlanta, March 25. According to orte received here from Ooilla, the reoTganizera say Outhrle is C'htflr-man, and wtho will presMe?" Dewalt laughed and said he had not -bodies have already been removed of this yeas- without interest guaranteed by. thw New Yank, Susquehanna and Western, but it is reported that Erie control intervened. The route extends from Port Jervis to the Delaware Water Gap, a (short BELIEVED THAT BETWEEN THIRTY AND FORTY-FIVE PERSONS PERISHED.

3pecial to The Leader. Victoria, B. March 25. Between looked forward so far as all that, expecting everything ire the meantime to be settled on a satisfactory basis, but line southbound train from Chicago to (Jacksonville, which was derailed ait White Crossing trestle. It la stated iliillili he added: "If anybody is very anxious distance above wttiich connections can bo made with the Delaware Valley here that probably 20 persons were kill- t.

to what will happen -in such a Hfii (Railroad. To reach the Lehigh Valley contingency as that let them ask Mr. Ba- i reports ae miu steamer Seehlt, which turned turtle' off Guthrie?" the Erie would then only have to. connect up with the Chestnut Ridge iRail- (Friends of iDewalt say that he eel3 UMIIUATED. Uniformed Rank No.

4, Ortie-. Knights of Friendship, initiated class of 15 candidates in Mil. Seventh and Turner Streets Beachy. Mead late, last night. It is believed that the steamer was overloaded and capsized.

news of the renei uviu waicii was iivm a.ii- fcon early today's Ke reports cannot be verified. (Five coaohes are reported Sx have been which now -extends from Palmer- he has the -whip in the matter, ton to Kunkletown. According to re because when the regular meeting of wreck was brought here today when a i ports, interestB aiming for the naw connection into -New York city have boy arrived; In 'a gasoline launch from the State Committee does take place I evening. Following the tneetin. in July, h.

will at the start, as rctlr- there was a social (session, at wlilc! gained control of the abandoned route ing have the gavel. That refreshment were semved. e. nfn-j, from IOunklotown to Strudabufgf INSANE MAN'S DEADLY AIM IN IOWA. sooKe i Jtfay.

-'tie reported tnat tne steamer had been seen laboring a i heavy, sea, but before assistance 'could reach her she turned over- and disau- would, of course, be of no advantage if he did not have the votes, but friends of the old guard in Dewalt's own home i 'FRANK -R; BUILDING IN3PETOR. are confident that when the emergency IjsHOOTS AND KILLS 'A DEPUTY comes he will Ihave the votes, too. DONNELLY'S VIEW. I 'Charles P. Donnelly, Philadelphia SAVED der the regulations' of 'the ordinance, which is very comprehensive.

In his whidli 2ij years ago was graded for nine mijes. Tracks were never laid and the proposed roadbed is now largely overgrown with trees and -brush, hut it would be an inexpensive 'matter to get the route into shape and lay tracks. The Erie's aim Ss reported to be a desire to a proportion of the rich fneight traffic of the section, which includes heavy business from, the enlarged zinc works at Palmerton, as well as coal, agricultural paxducts, slate and cement. I A. SAiDELS and Son i SHERIFF AND ANOTHER MAN.

Special to The Leader. fDcs Moines, Iowa, March- Wohman, a deputy sheriff, was murdered today by H. C. Kelly, whom he was taking to an asylum. Kelly escaped and went to a saloon.

After being refused a drink he shwt and killed E. W. Sterzing. -He was captured; and SQUIRE H. E.

BOEDER, DEMO-. CRATIQ-CANDIDATE FOR. REGISTER. OF. WELLS.

Quakertown, 8quire Roeder has always conducted his' agricultural arid pursuits on a. higi'u basis of intelligence and integrity; Being naturally a mathematician, ISquire 'Roeder, through his student days, tackled the most difficult problems, and in addition to farming has been a successful sur veyor. For 28 years, without a. vestige of opposition, he has been the justice of the peace of (Lower (Milford, 'besides which he has done practically all the work in his neighborhood 'belonging to a last report Mr. Minner stated that the I city chairman, 'declared last night that city took very kindly to the regula- there was very little in the situation tions and during his three years' career that had not already been told.

He as inspector he had no more than half declared that this was but the first a dozen complaints to make to the (round or the fight; that both sides were Building Committee 'and Councils, in sparring for the chance to land the every instance of which he was sus- first punch. tained. "That is hidw the matter stands," is a tine product of old i said Mr. Donnelly. "Undoubtedly there BlflJillTION Narrow Escape of Maine Burcaw; Vaudeville Actress.

Noted for Selling Good Goods Cheap. narrowly escaped lynching. Berks County, where he was born in will be lots of meetings and lots of ad- 5 ACRE COAL LAND WOM BALL PITCHER. District Township 45 years ago. From vances.

The -meeting of the Democratic his boyhood he was a builder. Desir- State Central Committee next July ing to enlarge his field of operations, he should tell which way the wind is came to Allentown in 1900 and engaged blowing." 737 Hamilton St. FATAL FIRE STARTED AT HER DOOR MAOUN1G.rE GIRL WILL AGAIN BE in the ornamental plastering business, ON DIAMOND THIS SEASON. NO NEW LICENSES IN Miss 'Carrie Moyer of Macungie, the young lady who for several seasons surprised the base ball world with her pitching ability, will again be on the NORTHAMPTON COUNTY. Manager of Theatre Where She Was Playing Dies From Burns This the Second Time Allentown Woman Avoids Fatality by Acting Under a Presentiment.

conveyancer and scrivener. For upwards of 20 years, or ever since the opening of Central Market Hall, 'Squire Roeder has been a reg'ular weekly attendant at the Allentown market, driving to Allentown iFriday afternoons with a big wagon laden with good things from his own and neighboring farms. In these 20 years he missed only 10 'Saturdays at market, eight of them because of businesa visits outside of the State, and two on account of im- i penetrable snow drifts. 'He is greatly establishing a record for thoroughness and good work. During the last fiscal year the extent of his work can be imagined when it is considered that his report shows that building operations in Allentown during that time amounted to about $1,100,000.

The coming year it is estimated they will run to $2,000,000. (Mr. Minner comes from a family that was always prominent in Berks, his diamond this season. Miss Moyer claims to be the champion woman base i DEAL IN WEST VIRGINIA. Special to The Leader.

Charleston, W. March 25. The RVest Virginia Coal Land headed by Eastern and Middle W3t Sapitalists, today purchased 27,000 icres of coal and timber lands from the Sallego Land Company on 'Cabin and Paint Creeks and the Coal River for $1,350,000. STEALERS COLLIDE AND BOTH GO TO THE BOTTOM. Special to The Leader.

London, March 25. The 'French Judge Stewart handed down the de ball pitcher, especially since in a game cision in License Court at Easton this morning. Licenses were' granted to all 'By a premonition, Miss Mame Bur last summer she defeated Miss Nelson, who formerly held the title. Miss Moyer is at present attending school at Frederick, Md. -It was, indeed, to obtain the old applicants and to the new ap I Trimmed Hats at $3.98 and $4.98 1 5 Styles as true as those of cost- lier hats.

Made by our own niil- liners and no two hats alike, 3 which is one of the favorite fea- Sutures of our millinery depart-3 ment You will wonder where S- caw of this city, a vaudeville actress, iplieants for the Park Hotel, Bethlehem wno is the wife of William H. Lewis, an orchestra leader, was saved from and the (Baronial Hotel, Nazareth, interested in educational matters and has served as a school director of his township and he was also the first road supervisor of Lower Milford under the new act creating those officials. As a sure death early Wednesday morning, father, iFrank Minner, who lives in District Township at the age of 80 years, having been assessor for tho past 40 years. His grandfather, Jonas Minner, was a justice of the peace for 46 years. In iBerks, Mr.

Minner was which had been revoked on account of in a lire at Lawton, Oklahoma, in violations of the liquor law. which Chris Markeson, the owner of good roads advocate he can hold. -Ms IThe license for the hotel at the Naza money to secure a college education that she became a base ball pitcher and in this manner has been able so far to earn her own way through college. Punch Christman, her catcher, who will be her manager, has already booked her for numerous games. Miss Moyer's brothers play on the Macungie Club, and one of these always accompanies her in addition to her manager, who is an old friend of the family.

active in politics, and for eight years was justice of the peace of the Borough of Bechtelsville, where he got reth Fair Grounds, against which a protest had been made, was granted steamer Bordeauxville and the Scotch Kiamer Irisbrook sank in. the English annel today after a Violent collision. The crews and passengers were rescued with great difficulty. m-Ve iouna sucn an iay ui ureas, 3 Hflts that are better values tiuuiS the Monarch Theatre at that place, where she is playing, lost his life. This is the second time she was saved from death by fire, each time acting under a presentiment that evil other stores ask from $3 to $s3 every vote, being endorsed by the Re All the new applications were including that of Edward Zeaser of But come and see them for publicans after securing the Democratic nomination.

Just prior to com fcvourself. try on the hats, it is 3 North Catasauqua. WIN JONES TO ing to Allentown he was one of the the only way to realize the commissioners' clerks of Berks Coun MILLINERY OPENING. head high, and he has boasted that he has driven over good roads all the way from his home in the southern end of the county good roads made by country supervisors ointil he came within the -municipal--limits of Allentown, when he had to drive through lakes of mud in the city streets, conditions which he declares rightfully are a reproach to the" good name of thte town. The good old Squire is a member of the Goshenhoppen Reformed Church in Montgomery County, just beyong the Lehigh line, near his home, and for nearly half his life has been a deacon and elder there.

Squire Roeder PASTOR ILL. superiority of our millinery ty. SEE THE LEGISLATURE. Mr. Minner, during his first term supervised building operations aggregating about $4,000,000.

He has been informed by the U. S. Geological Survey, waa to befall her. She sent the startling news in a long letter to her mother, Mrs. George Stephens of 34 North Church Street, Allentown, who received it today.

Mrs. Stephen's first husband was James Burcaw, the father of the actress. She went on the stage 16 years ago when only 12 years of age, and 10 years ago was married to Mr. Lewis, who is also from this city. (Mr.

and Mrs. Lewis roomed at the home of Mr. Markeson. At the time her husband was away on some advance work for his company. Another actress, 3 Mrs.

Stella WTotring Hoffman at 114 North Seventh 'Street, announces her spring millinery opening, which -will take place Maroh 24 and 35. Everybody is cordially invited. 23-3t Rev. H. E.

Semmel ia confined to his home, No. 45 North Fifteenth Street, by an attack Df grip, and there will be no services on Sunday morning in the Jordan Lutheran Church, of which he is pastor. New White. Waists i which compiles the statistics for the whole country, that no other city with 50,000 population has done building on any such extensive scale. INTEREST OF AMXBRIMEN AND JUSTICES OF LEHIGH COUNTY.

The Lehigh County Association of Aldermen and Justices of the Peace fceld-a special today, at which (Uder-man Walter L. Jones, former Republican leader of Lehigh and the Nes SUIT AGAINST MOTHER. -3 We sell so many popular priced 3 fc first became a candidate for Register of Wills in 1899 and also ran in 1902 and 19')5, but not in 190S. His Lower Mil -waists mat aimpsi every aaya jtyou will find some new pattern fearing Miss Burcaw might be lonely. ford neigtrbors are lining up strong for H.

E. -Weidner of Salisbury Township through his counsel, Warren K. Miller, today started, an action in replevin in Prothonotary Berlin's office WILL OF JAMES KINERY ADMITTED TO PROBATE. The of James Kinery, whose fun here. Prices will surprise REMOVAL.

H. W. Mohr Son, real estate and insurance, and Wilson K. Mohr, law offices, have been removed to No. 704 Hamilton Street, third floor, over Koch Person.

23, 25, 27. youJ- his candidacy and demanding recogni tion since that township has not had Sfor their cheapness. a county office for more than 20 years, Waists at 98c, worth $1.60. against his mother, Mary A. Weidner, for the recovery of a two-horse wag- Before the days of the uniform pri eral was held today from his late home, No.

619 Ridge Avenue, was admitted SZ Waists at J1.Z5, worth J2.00. maries, Squire Roeder was always aiton. The plaintiff alleges that his moth prominent figure at the County Con er, together with a number of other CONSULT US ABOUT YOUR HEAT to probate today by Register of Wills Thomas. The decedent names James ventions, and for a generation and a things, took his wagon from the prem ises which is his property. half he has 'been the foremost Demo tor of Lehign magistrates, was appointed a committee to go to Harris-burg to interview members of the Leg-telature in the interest of the Minor Judiciary.

The justices and aldermen have heaxd that the bill now before the Legislature to put into force the amendments to the Constitution adopted by a vote of the peotle, contains some very inimical provisions. They tear if the bill be passed as drawn, and as it is now pending, the Legislature tou-ld at any time rip out the Minor judiciary of the 'State, shorten terms ir abolish it altogether. The Lehigh justices either want the Mil amended or defeated altogether, ING-. COOKING AND VENTILATING We are equipped to do this work on a large scale and are ready to submit crat of his township, always straight, F. Gallagher, executor of his estate, which is said to he valued at about J2500, including the house in which he lived.

'Mr. Kinery direote in his will Dutch Collars invited her to sleep with her at apartments a block away on the same street. About 2 o'clock in the morning the Markeson home was discovered in flames, the blaze, it turns out, having started in front of the door of Miss Burcaw's room. 'All were gotten out but Mr. Markeson, who was so badly burned that he died nine hours later.

Miss Burcaw and her husband lost all their effects, valued at nearly $1000. Four years ago, while Miss Burcaw wu3 playing at the Alhambra in New Orleans, she also accepted the invitation of awother actress to sleep with her that night. During the inight a Are started, also in front of the door of her own vacant room, and the hotel was destroyed. In. that fire she also lost all regular and active, Our Lenten special bill of fare is good to look at and its suggestions are in keeping with strong appetites, PETERS JAOOBY CO.

plana and estimates covering any (project you may have under consideration. AppTy iHERSH heating and ventilating engineers and contractors, 829 Hamilton Street. that the executor pay to Mary Conway, married, to William Wagner of Ritters-viMe, and to Frank Hudson, a nephew, the sum of $100 each. The residue of the estate goes to Susan Brady, wife of Frank 'Brady of Empire, Col. The testament is dated October 18, 1910, and WILL SUSPEND PUBLICATION.

To the great regret of Its many admirers, the iMacungle Progress, which was established in 1888 by O. P. Knauss and has been edited and printed by him ever since, will suspend publication on April 1. The encroachment of the Allentown, Philadelphia and Doan's Regulets cure constipation, tone the stomach, stimulate the liver, promote digestion and appetite and Jt: Stylish and most comfortable neckwear. New patterns thisSt ft week, 25c and 50c.

Some stores 25 f-ask double for no better values. 1 1 I New Belts easy passages of the bowels. Ask your yven if it would defeat the amendments to the Constitution. FIRST CANAL CARGO. The first canal -cargo of the season of 1311 arrived in Easton Wednesday via the 'Delaware Canal from Philadel the witnesses were James Deshler druggist for them.

2S cents a box. and Charles W. Webb. phia with a cargo of 350 barrels of roain consigned to an Easton manufac New York papers upon its territory and "the rural free delivery have made Its continuance unprofitable. It was a model sheet in every way, clean, newsy and bright.

BOYS' HATS AND CAPS, WILL SETTLE ESTATE. (Register of Wills Thomas today the property she carried with her at the time.1 Mrs. Lewis is a sister of Fred Burcaw, Miss Bessie Burcaw and Mra Wilson Beldler of Allentown, and her husband is a brother of Frank Lewis, the former bookseller. to be right in every way, must be made turing concern. Captain J.

J. Geiger of Lehigh Gap had charge of the craft. granted letters of administration in the with a view to boys' needs and suitable for their ages. Our boys' hats and caps jEj A large new line to select from. JIn black and black and whiteJ combinations.

25c and 50c ZJ! estate of O. S. Hunsieker to the widow, Nellie Hunsieker. STGNESD BY TH'E (MAYOR, i (Mayor Hunsieker has affixed his dgnoture to the annual appropriation kill and the bill fixing the tax rate Wid when Councils convene on Thurs-lay it will be possible to wind up (ompletely the business for the present tscal year. The ordinance for the tax-Bg of, the mains of gas companies and twamfteating companies waa also gn4 the mayor.

are literally and distinctively what they claim to be boys' hats and caps You need a can of Laequeret to ''ouch not men's hats and caps made small. WE HAVE (DOZENS of different whiskies, but we recommend iMERKEL'S Pure Rye Whiskey for family and medicinal use. Price, a quart. JOSEPH MERKEL, 14 2000 PEOPLE EXPECTED. Because of the large crowd, there will be two auctioneers at (Dlehl's Auction Room.

Sale begins at 6.30 o'clock shj.rp, Monday evening. See display ad. en another pae. This fact adds nothing to the cost. Three times a day our cooks make ready for your appetite.

There's always plenty for those who come. KOTEI, JUMJSXS Raataurant up the furniture and the woodwork this spring. Any color "ir clear from M'iSLOW HAT STORE, 621 Hamilton SL.HK.T.'SU. Hardware Co. Street..