The Allentown Democrat from Allentown, Pennsylvania • Page 1

CIItGULATIC3 Navambar wm I day, rain anew. VOL. 83, No. 9. ALLENTOWN.

TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 26, 1911. ONE CENT A COPT. HOME FROM LONG TOUR. Seen at the Testimonial Dinner tor John It Lhch life. Boeing tho flrat light of day on a farm In Pennsylvania, his opportunities for an early education were limited, and like many others, he sot the best part of tola education from experience, and intercourse with hla follow-man.

Driving a mule cart, op NEGRO LYNCHED BY MOB OF WHITE HONORED FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT Ma. -mW A mm mr TROLLEY PLUNGES 20 FEETJNTO RIVER Two Soore Pottsville Residents Injured When Oar Jumps the Bails. lntrnloial New Service Special. PotlsvlMe, Uec. 25.

A trolley car carrying 61 passengers, mostly prominent Hchuylklll Haven residents, between Schuylkill llavoii and Potts-vMIe, on their way to attend a play at the local opera house. Jumped S'o. 1 bridge, know nas tho Black Bridge, twi miles south of this city at 7.40 this evening, dropping a distance of about 20 feet. Into tho Hchuylklll river. Kvcry available physician was rushed to the scene of the accident my special cars.

The railway officials cannot give BoJv of King Daw Was Then Literally Hacked To Pieoet With Hatchets. i International News Service Special. Baltimore Dec. 2S King Davis, a negro who shot and killed Frederick Schwab, a white Nnan at alr-hold, Md Saturday night, was lynched at Brooklyn, to-day. Th nt-groe'a body whs literally In ifcsil to pieces by the mob who used hatolsats at their work.

Nothing was known of the lynching by the authorities of Brooklyn usrlil the chief of police was notified by a newspaper carrier. The mutilated tosdy of the negro was found in the rear of the town jail. No guard is kept at the jail a tOgtit and there is as yet no clue totTMper- petrator9 of the deed. The front door of the Jail had been burst opera aad the lock had been cut off the door of the cell inhich Davis was confined. The shoollng of Sohwab was brought about a quarrel over a game of pool Frank Schwab, brother of the dead man and Davis.

The negro declared he shot In self denfse. r- jT 'Cr' r'. it? 1 w. nArim "FOR GOD'S SAKE SEND POLICE QUICK' Came Message to 8ergeant 8teudt Over-'Phono Early Yesterday Morning During Fight in 8. E.

Alltntown. South Bast Allentown was thrown Into a state of wild excitement Saturday night when the families of John Hill and John Karbin became involved in lively brawl. Three shots were fired. by Mrs. Karbin which brought out the residents of the settlement who found all the.

windows and doors in the Karbin home smashed. The -brawl was caused by an early Christ- mas celebration in which, it Is declared, the participants became ed. The Hills and Karbins reside in LeRay C. Crdman, TravaWd With ths Grace Van Studdiford Company. IeRoy C.

Brdman, who since the opening of the theatrical season has been touring the country with the Grace Van Studdlford Opera Company as a violinist. Is home to spend the holidays. During his absence Mr. Krdman waa In almost every city of Importance In the country. He came direct from California to New York, where he remained a few days.

Mr. Brdman Is a son of Edward C. Krdman of 601 North Seventh St. SIXTH ST. HOUSE Home of Harry Hunsicker Entered For Second Time Within Three Months.

For the fourth1 time within six months, robbers visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Hunsicker of 788 North Sixth St. On two occasions the attempt at entry was foiled, and aa many times the attempt was successful.

Jewelry and money being stolen. The latest successful attempt took place last evening while the family -were seated around the table enjoying their Christmas dinner. The thief or thieves were disturbed in their work, and made a hurried departure after securing $11 in money, leaving behind an indiscriminate collection of Xmas gifts. Entry was gained through the third story window on the west side of the house. The window lock was iby whittling away a part of me.

The very time work is now 3 Vy. The son, AXAmm. .1 II II I li -miioary draught, not since noticeable. Two disturbing elements interfered with the robber's progress. First three of the children went to the bath room on the second floor, and playfully locked one another out, to which loud voiced objections were raised.

Soon ter, JMrs. Hunsicker's sister. Miss Bertha Sieger, who occupies a room on the third floor, left for her hdom to prepare to attend a Christinas festival. She found her room and adjoin ing, that of her mother, Mrs. Alice Clauser, all topsy-turvy, with unmis takable evidence of a hurried visit of Burnt matches were found scattered over the floor.

Panic- stricken 'Miss Sieger hurried down stairs, and by her actions told the family that something was wrong up stairs. -The members of the family rushed up stairs and soon found that $5 in one dollar bills belonging to Mrs. Clauser, and $6 in one' dollar kills, quarters and nickels, belonging to the son Earl, who had Just at noon placed his savings in his grandmother's room, had been while in the latter room a number of Christmas gifts had been collected but nor taken along by the robber. The thief probably crossed over a number of double kitchen roofs to the Hunsicker home. It is believed that a grape arbor or a large tree assisted the robber to gain the second floor roof.

V- On Saturday night about 11 o'clock, while Miss Sieger was eating a little luncheon in the kitchen, some one partly forced open the hearth window throwing a pitcher to the floor, and later tried the kitchen door knob. Nine weeks ago on Friday night, with only the grandmother and children at robber. worked on the second floor removing a lot of jewelry. Last summer a fellow was discovered in prowling' about the second story roof. Part pf the money taken last evening was a Christmas gift to the son from the barber by whom he is employed.

Sergeant Heckler and Officers Kennel and Bernhard made an investigation but found no clues. J. KERN DEAD Was One of the First Members of Salom Reformed Congregation, Thomas J. Kern died Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home, 1140 Turner from a complication of diseases at the age of 53 years. He was born In Upper Macungie township and was the son of the long deceased Joseph and Susan (nee Haas) Kern.

When- a young man he came to Allentown and learned the trade of stone cutter with Schmoyer Wieder at the site where is now located the Second National Bank. For the past two years he was employed as a stone cutter for Wilson J. -Wieder on South Seventh near Union. Kern war nnp i if thn first mom.K ners or saiem Ketormea Church and a Past Councillor of Greenleaf Lodge, No. 257.

Knights of Pythias, and also a member of Allen Council, No. 753, Or-dVr of Independent Americans. He was a familiar figure and an active worker at the annual reunions of the descendants oif -Phillip Haas. Besides the widow, who was formerly Miss Ellen J. Bleiler, he is survived by three children, Mrs.

Robert Frantz of Philadelphia, Charles and Harry J. Kern of Allentown; also three grandchildren, and two sisters. Mrs. Ellen Handwerk of Hoffman's, and Mrs. Mary Warmkessel of Allentown.

-v The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be held at the house, KeV. G. A. Schwedes officiating.

Interment will be made- In West End Cemetery. Mrs. Bert -Francis of Reeding, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. H.

A. Snyder of 15 Cedar St, BURGLARS RANSACK erating a steam drill, an engineer on a steam vessel, surveyor, a wagon builder, and Anally the designer and builder of motor trucks. Therefore It Is not surprising that With hla varied occupations, working from the ground up, gaining hla knowledge from actual experience, that he ahould hold the position he doe to-day among the de signers and builders of horseless ve nicies. "I could perhaps- go on Indefinitely sounding the praises and ability of our guest, (but Inasmuch as have a number of other to hear from, and whom I know want to testify orally toward him, I shall ttave to bring my remarks to a dose. Not so.

however. without extending. In this season of good cheer, my West wishes to Mr. Maok for his continued success, and a hope that he will be with us for many years' to come, and wishing all of you a merry Christmas and the happiest and most prosperous of years In 1911. Mr.

Witteman then Introduced Mor ris Scheck, a representative of the Philadelphia Inquirer, and former sec retary of the Phlladeplhla Nationals, who spoke of the Inquirer as being th nionoer American newspaper to recognize the worth of the motor truck and the first Journal to success fully conduct a motor truck parade In this country. Morris Scheck of the Philadelphia inquirer earn in part: "Anything that tends to increase the comfort of the people, and toy that I mean not a particular class of people in a particular' community, but all the people the world over must of neces sity have a civilising influence upon the Universe. To illustrate we need only mention the telephone, the telegraph, the wireless and kindred utili ties which mark the progress of the world and stand as testimonials to man's ingenuity. In the same class must be placed Uie automobile which has long passed beyond the narrow limits of the pleasure line and the commercial truclt which is destined to revolutionize business methods everywhere. "No lone will dispute the fact that the men who developed the telephone system, the telegraph, and the meth ods of applying electrical power, for almost all needs and purposes have been and still are great -benefactors to humanity- It is hardly necessary to direct attention to the wonderful changes which have taken place in our cities since the introduction, of trolley cars.

Every intelligent mind: can readily understand what a powee- ful factor the trolley car has been In the development and growth of the country. "There are not many people, left, today who will not concede that the tomobile is as much of necessity as in pleasure. The few who are opposed to the auto are of same band who opposed the trolley car. "It has oonly been within recent years that the progressive merchant ha come to realize the value of the motor truck. At flrstt glance it would seem to the average business man that a motor truck is a luxury, tout a little careful study of the subject will soon convince him that the motor truck is no more-a luxuary than the telephone that it haa really become a necessity and that the manufacturer as well as the wholesale and retail merchant who would prosper and grow mustj keep pace with the rapid strides of the I times.

Efficiency to-day Is the cry everywhere and efficiency is as necessary in the transportation of commodities as it is in their manufacture. Men aim to be efficient and proficient. It was the thought of efficiency in service to the public that prompted the progressive merchant to become (Contiued on Page 6). LECTURE THIS EVENING. Miss Florence T.

Wattles of Ell wood, Indiana, "will deliver a lecture this evening in the Socialist Party headquarters, 623 Turner St; Miss Wattles has just completed a successful tour of Indiana and Is entering on a six months' tour of Pennsylvania. She is sent out by the Woman's National Committee of the Socialist Party and has been very successful as an organiz er in the different towns and cities which she has visited. An earnest in vitation Is extended to the public to attend this especially the wo men. No admission will be charged, Lecture starts at 8 o'clock promptly. MARRIAGES BY REV.

RATH Rev. Myron O. Rath of 211 iNorth Sixth pastor of the Salisbury Reformed Church, officiated at the fol lowing four weddings: On Thursday Roger Kehm andMisa Sadie Balthaser, both of this city. On Saturday John D. Hausman of Fullerton, and Mrs.

Anna A. Buss of Nazareth; William Berger and Miss Mary C- Sassaman, both of Williams township Northern pton county; Km 11 A. Craig and Miss. Anna O. Hinkle, both of Emaus.

DEATH OF MRS. KEMMERER Mrs. Elimina Kemmerer widow of the late Joseph Kemmerer died sud denly of complications on Sunday evening shortly after 8 o'clock at her home. 423 North Eighth St, aged 74 years, 4 months and 17 days. Her only survivors are several brothers who reside near Alburtis.

Funeral services will be conducted at her late home on Thursday morn- ing at 9 o'clock after which the funeral cortege will move to the Trexlertowik Church where further service will be Interment will be made in OF Men Prominent In Industrial and Business World Do Hon- or to John M. Mack. FINE TESTIMONIAL DINNER AT ELKS' HOME Success of Concern Due To Stick-To-It Qualities of the Men At the Helm. John M. Muck, founder and president of (he Mack Motor Car Company; which recently merged with the Sauer MotorTruck Co.

of Plalnfleld, N. the man who was one of the first to nee the value of the automobile for ommorclal uses, waa tendered a tea tlmonial dinner on Xmas Eve at the Klka' home In recognition of his achievement in the construction and development of the commercial motor truck at which men, prominent in the industrial world from New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore, were present, including the heads of the Mack Motor Car Company. The 1-anquetters gathered around the festive- board at 8.30 o'clock in the spacious Elks' dining hall, which waa fittingly decorated for the occasion. Though he had full knowledge of the dinner and the compliment which was to be paid him, Mr. Mack little dreamed of the surprise that was in store for him.

He was almost overwhelmed when Thomas F. Diefender-fcr presented him on behalf of the 'boys" with a magnificent suite of-fur-niture for the den in his 4ew palatial residence. Mr. Mack was so overcome that for a few moments he was hardly able to respond, and when he recovered from his surprise he expressed his thanks all his friends. A.

P. Witteman, president of the A. Wittman Company, steel manufacturers of Philadelphia, was the toast-master, and in his introductory remarks reviewed in brief, the life of JMr. Mack and the success which has Attended efforts, i A. P.

Witteman "of the -'Witteman Steel Forging Philadelphia, was the toastmaster. "He said in parti': "W'hen it waa suggested to me that I provide at this gathering, or rather testimonial to Mr. Mack I felt highly flattered and honored as toeing singled out from among the many abler men who could, no doubt, do more justice to this position. "Nevertheless, I am glad to have the privilege of joining with the "Boys- so called, to testify our high regard and esteem, and to extend to our guest of bonor our heartfelt wish es mat tie may contl nue tor many 5rears to be the leader he has shown ilmself to be in gathering about him uch an efficient body of men, and eveloping an industry which, wasorily itg infancy a few years ago. "It was my privilege to first meet mr guest of honor about five years igo, and I was at once impressed with its magnetism! and the fact that he B'a working on a level with his employes.

Beally, when he wae pointed out to me, I could scarcely believe that he was the head of the institution which has reached at this time feuch great propositions. I then felt he was bound to succeed or the reason that he was working harder than any of his employes. There was not a detail of the 'business that he did not grasp and develop, and with, the many problems that were 'brought to ills notice during my acquaintanceship with him, he solved 'them all, one after another, thus bringing about what is almost perfection in his product today. 'I can well recall in the early days when the total number of employees was not equal to the number of "Boys" gathered here to-night, each representing the head of a department, and In glancing over the faces of these "Boys," I recognize the lieiitenants so ably assisted our guest of honor to -build up this great business. Here again you see the mater mind, for he has had the good judgment to pick good men, and when he got them he kept them, and made it worth their while to stick, so that even years ago he was building for this great future.

Not unlike Carnegie, he saw this future, and surrounded himself with these young men, and every credit must be given to. his judgment in selecting men who would frame up to the needs of a plant that is destined to become one of the largest in the country. "He is anrther addition to the generals of small stature and great minds. In fact, he has been called toy many "he Napoleon of the Motor" Truck Business, and numerous times all of us have caught a certain angle of hisj pronie when In deep tnougnt and frowning, and with his mass of sous- eled black hair, the resemblance to that great general is striking. "He should indeed feel proud that he is so beloved by hla fellow-man.

and especially his employees. I do not think a finer tribute can he paid! to any employer than that which Is shown here to-night. It is something that money cannot pnrcbaw. and Is indeed a crowding glory to his MACKMOTORCO jany definite details concerning the in jured, although they admit that at. least two score, including the motor-man and conductor, was more or lea seriously Injured.

Mrs. Martin Sehaeffer of Orwiga-burg, suiTered a broken back and cannot live. LIGHT COMPANY EMPOYES GIVEN A BANQUET The second annual banquet was tendered the employes of the Lehigh and Northampton Light, Heat Power the company, at Weit-knecht's hotel, Northampton, Friday evening. A tine turkey dinner was served and mirth and merriment rcigired supreme. Manager George W.

who reDresented the com Dan v. Si -i Ul 4J 10. eminBu sevefaTumes" in appreclk tion of the manifest good will prevailing between the company and its employes. He emphasized the statement that in Mr. Steele the company has the most competent manager in its history.

A. M. Coyer, who has charge of the electric end of the company, was next called upon. His twenty years' experience made his remarks noteworthy. He appealed to all to' give their employers the best service possible.

After several others, including the popular lineman foreman, William Richards, had I spoken, Manager -'Steele was- called' uponr -He Bald thir 36e was glad to "bring the greetings of the company to all and expressed the hope that the good feeling would continue 'to prevail. Those attended the banquet included Manager George W. Steele, W. L. Watson of he Clear Spring Water Geo.

Royer, A. M. Boyer. Lewis Kratzer, William Richards. Leonard Richards.

Wm. Filley, John Tash, Wm. Rowland, George Rodgers, Philip Wal ters, Chas. Bandot, Robert Scheirer and William McCandless BEAUTIFUL SERVICE IN SALEM CHUCH Beautiful services marked the Xmas season in Salem Reformed Sunday evening the Senior department of the Sunday school, together with the congregation, rendered the service entitled the "Angelic Chorus." Organist Prof. Unger was assisted by Raymond Peters, pianist, and Robert Seip, cornetist.

The exercises opened with a soprano solo, and chorus by the Sunday school, followed with a piano solo by Miss Ruby Kern. Mr. Seip and Master Harold Rehrig next favored with a cornet duet, "Sextette" from Lucia. This was followed by a Vocal trio, "We Three Kings of Orient Are" by Messrs. Peter, Seip and Melchior, with the chorus by the -wnior choir.

"Stille Nacht" was the title of the next selection, an alto solo by Miss Margaret Troxell. Brief addresses followed by Warren Miller and the pastor, Rev. Schwedes. A vocal trio was then rendered by the Misses LaLonde, Kellman and Smith. The exercises were held in the chapel, an overflow audience attending." Yesterday morning at 6 -o'clock an.

early dawn service was held, opening with an organ and prelude "Noel" by Gounod, followed by the singing of "Holy Night" by a male octette. The pastor extended Christmas greetings in a brief ad dress. Chorus rendered, "To TLTs a Child Is Born." by Adlan, followed by Wie-gart's "The Church Praise the Lorld" by a quartet. Misses Butz by Dis-tel and Leaser sang a vocal trio "Our Child, Divinest Marvel by Brumbaugh. Shelly's duet, "Songs of Praise the Angels Sang," was next rendered by Misses Price and Mln-ninger.

The service closed with a chorus. "With Brightest and Best" by Shepherd. Last evening the Primary departments of the Sunday school rendered very beautiful Christmas program. Superintendent James Hunsicker was fn charge assisted by Rev. Schwedes and Frank Arner.

The offerings will revert to the Orphans' Home at Womelsdorf. YOUNO HENRY WON. Young Henry of this city In his first match since he left the hospital won a decision at the Brooklyn A. A. on Saturday night over Harry Phillips, the bov what only a month ago fought a draw with Knockout Brown at Al-hanv.

Young Henry has ln reuiatch-ed at the aw club to fight Joo Cos- ter next week. I iL REYES WILL BE BANISHED Rebel Leader Surrendered To Gen. Trevino Yesterday Afternoon. Mexico City, Dec, 25 General Reyes, leader of the new revolution, surrendered to Gen. Trevino this afternoon at Linares.

Reyes said I called upon the people to revolt. I called, on the army but they didn't hear me before I Burren-dered. The Government will not execute Reyes but will Pbly banish him after several years- -mipnaonmenx. The Reyesltesk although they sur rendered, will be shown no mercy, a nd the others will be hunted down and killed. Five are reported dead and 25 wounded in rioting at Pachuca last night.

A mob of about 1500 assembled on the plaza there crying Viva Zapata." They become so turbulent that the Turales were called out. It was found necessary to use their rifles and the fighting the rurales killed five and wounded 25. FACES CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER James Levari, Hurt In Fight With Henry Appai, In Critical Condition. TTnnn T'hft reDort from the hospital that the condition of aged Levan had taken a sudden unfavorable turn and that wer but light chances for his re-nnvorv. Chief of Police Bernhard at three o'clock Sunday morning placed under arrest Henry Appel at his home, Ninth and Jackson and is holding him at the police staion awaiting the result of Sevan's injuries.

On Friday, December, Appel and Levan, old cronies and wiell known characters about the city were standing at Seventh- and Linden both somewhat the worse from liquor. Appel is to have asked Levan for a chew, receiving only an abusive answer in return. Appel returned the affront with a hefty right swing sending his paf headlong to the asphalt. The fall rendered Levan) unconscious. Aippel looked at the bleeding prostrate form a minute and then carried it to the gutter.

An ambulance was hurriedly summoned and" Levan rushed to the hospital where after a few hours, he rallied, and his condition continued to Improve to a certain degree when it seemed to remain stationary until Saturday night when a sudden turn for the worse took place. Levan is suffering with a fractured -akull. Immediately after the assault Appel was arrested, tout was finally released when Levan's condition seemed to Indicate ultimate recovery. It is also said that Levan pleaded for his assailant's release, declaring that the whole matter was all a mistake. Should Levan die, Appel will be charged with involuntary manslaughter.

A friend has already offered to go his suretty. Appell maintains a stolid silence, and does not wish the matter discussed in his presence. The accused is about 65 years of age. MECKES PATTERSON Miss Mamie A. Patterson bf 227 South Second and Stewart A.

Meckes, a machinist of 1157 North Main St, Bethlehem, were married at the parsonage of Christ Reformed Church, 17 North Second by the pastor. Rev. C. F. Althouse, on Saturday afternoon.

The couple were unattended! Jeffe'ron Ie Angclis and Violtt Iale will be in the cast of "The Pearl THAW TO FIGHT FOR HIS FREEDOM Slayer of Stanford White Will Demand Trial By Jury As To His Sanity. International News Service Special. Mattewan. N. Dec.

26. A. person close to the Thaws and also close to the authorities of the Mattewan Hos pital, but who refused to be quoted, stated tonight that Harry 15. Thaw would be released in a few months. i'Thaw is preparing to secure another habeas corpus writ and shortly after the the' year -will demand a trial tor hla, -Dr.

'Mayi-Vthe --superintendent of the- hos-pttal, will called to testify as a frfdttar of Course and the informant Stated that his testimony will favor Thaw." Dr. May is considered an authority on insanity. He" has granted Thaw many' privileges which were taken away -from him by the former management of he institution. Information was received tonight that Thaw's. mother, Mrs.

Mary C. Thaw, haa made an agreeable arrangement with Evelyn Thaw, wife of Harry and she will not stand in the way qf Harry's fight for release. It Is stated that Evelyn is to secure a divorce soon and" will marry a well knowi New York physician. SOUTH BETHLEHEM LOSES ITS BURGESS Oliver Peysart, III For Some Time With Complications, Passes Away. Oliver L.

Peysert, chief burgess of the borough of South Bethlehem, died at his home, 468 Birch yesterday afternoon, aged 45 years. The deceased had been ailing for some time with a complication oC. diseases. His last public appearance was on November L2T, at the funeral of the late Julius W. with whom he had been asso elated in the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company's offices at South Bethlehem for a number of years.

Mr. Peysert was a prominent Mason, a member of the Elks, and Commercial League, and wasTlie general manager of the Artificial Ice Company. He was also an active member of the Mo. ravlan Church. When elected chief.

burgess In 1907 his majority was the largest eer received by a Republican candidate. TRANSIT CO. HAD GOOD YEAR. The Lehigh Valley Transit Company's aurphis for the year ended November 30 amounts to. $285,319, an increase of $75,114, according to a preliminary estimate Issued yesterday.

There is deducted $49,782, representing in Initial dividend of 1 per cent, on the preferred stock. The company, has set aside out of its surplus fund $106,148 for depreciation reserve, leaving an actual surplus of $129,382 after payment of dividends and appropriation for the reserve fund. The November passenger receipts were an increase of net earnings from operation, $43,799, an Increase of $6,210. Total income amounted to $93,243, an Increase of MeVEY BEAT LANGFORD International News Service Special. Sidney.

X. S. Dec 25. Sam McVey of Philadelphia won his twenty round contest with Sam Idngford, the Boston "Tar Baby," this afternoon before tho National Sporting Club. McVey waa given the decision on points.

It was a gruelling contest and interesting from the beginning. Try tb King. Clay te cigar and tcil ether sbnt it. -7 mtf lw Scotch Comedian In Row Boat, Battled For Three Hours With Waves. International News Service Special.

London, Dec. 26. Harry Lauder, the Scotch comedian and narrowly escape death yesterday while attempting to cross from Goureok to Luaderdale House, Dunoon, his Scot tish estate in a row boat. Mr. Lauder's who came home ten days ago, was taken, seriously ill.

The comedian who had opened In pantomime In Man rhes worried -infrstart- fo, was no steam ed for home. There was no steam rfrom. Gourock, all boats having uem L.nd uy 011 account of the rough weather. Mr. Lauder engaged a row-boat and started across in the face of the heavy seas.

When half way across the boat was nearly swamped. It was only after three hours' hard work' at the oars that Lauder and the two boatman managed to reach shore. Mrs, Lauder and her son witnessed the struggle with the seas. DEATH FOLLOWS PNEUMONIA ATTACK Mrs, Bridget McGettigan Passed Away At Hsr Homo Yesterday Afternoon. Following a brief illness of pneumonia, Mrs.

Bridget McGettigan, mother of Edward McGettigan, a member of the democrat staff, passed away yesterday afternoon shortly after 4 o'clock at her home, 172 Chew aged 62 years and 10 months. Mrs. McGettigan was a Harkins by birth and came from Ireland many years Her husband Bernard McGettigan a former prominent resident of the Sixth Ward preceeded her to the grave about eight years ago. She was an ardent member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The following children survive: Anna, Mary, Kate and Nellie, Niell, John and Edward as does one brother i- Funeral services will be conducted at her late home on Thursday morning at 8.45 o'clock followed by high mass in the church of the Immaculate Conception.

Interment will be made in the English Catholic cemetery. Undertaker Howard has charge of the remains. CELEBRATED THEIR 3ILVER ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Phaon T.

Strauss yes terday quietly ceelftrated the twenty- fifth anniversary of their marriage at their home. 1245 Chew in the pres ence of members of the Strauss family. Air. ana Mrs. Strauss were married by the late Rev.

Christ at the Catasauqua -Reformed Church. Mrs. Strauss was Miss Anna A. Newhard. Following their marriage the couple desided at Laury's, and in this city, for many years, and for ten years made their home at Philadelphia, where Mrs.

Strauss was engaged in the restaurant business. A year ago they again took up their residence In this city. Four children have blessed the union, two of whom have died. The two living are Margarite at home, and Mrs. Harry Jones of Oreland, Pa, both of whom were present at the celebration yesterday and enjoyed a fine roast turkey dinner, with the other guests.

MOORE SHADED TURNER. Special to The Democrat. Philadelphia, Dec. 25 Pal Moore of this city and Charlie Turner, a rising lightweight, met In the final bout of an show and Moore a shade. Moore made a hurricane finish in the last two round.

NARROW the isame house near the band hall. During the festivities Mrs. Hill spent part of the time in the Karbin home. Her demanded that she leave, and, it is alleged, started to smash everything In sight. Mrs.

Hill ran out of the house and went to the nearest telephone and called up police headquarterss. Night Sergeant Stout was at the desk 'and this, is "what ha heard on the God's sake end police quick. Htll kill us!" Although Southeast. Allentown Is outside of the of the Allentown police Sergeant Stout, believ-iaer the matter serious, sent Officers Kehnel and Lattimore. They arrived with Constable Deibert, who was also sent for.

They'found a crowd of about 30 people surrounding the house, but all seemed afraid to enter the house. In the meantime Alexander Freed of Allentown, who sided with Hill, is alleged to have struck Mrs. Karbin. Freed was arrested by the constable, charged by Mrs. Karbin- with assault and battery and held by Squire Long in J200 bail for a hearing.

Her husband preferred the same charge against Hill before the same magistrate and he, too, was held. The HiH -Karbin home presented a sorry sight after the affair was ABILITY RECOGNIZED Friends in this city of George John son of New York city, the noted sanitary expert, will be glad to learn of his appointment on Saturday as. consulting engineer to the New York State Conservation Commission. Mr. Johnson enjoys a world-wide reputation as an authority on.

the solving of sanitary problems, having spent several years in Japan on such a mission, and being closely and actively identified with the successful isolution of sanitary problems in many of the leading cities in this Mr. Johnson will be remembered as addressing a public meeting in the lo--cal court house on the1 question of (sanitary sewerage when the campaign was waged for a favorable vote on the bond issue for the improvement. He has a number of very personal friends in this city, to whom news of Mr. Johnson's appointment to the honored and responsible position will be very agreeable. HAD NARROW ESCAPE Obadiah Sieher, a P.

R. freight conductor, had a narrow escape from I Vi In thn -v-nrris at ing late inursaay. wiener was aa- justing a brake when the rod broke causing him to fall to the tracks. Fortunately he rolled off the rails in time to avoid being crushed by the wheels. He was taken to the office of Dr.

Febr. who, after dressing the injury temporarily, ordered his removal to the hospital where it was found that he was suffering with a dislocated elbow and a fracture of one of the small bones of the elbow. HANDSOME GIFT FOR REGISTER-ELECT GERMAN Register of Wills-elect Edwin W. German, who for the past four years has been a foreman with the Novelty Hosiery Company, resigned his poslr-llon Saturday prior to assuming hla duties in his nw position. As -a trlb ute of respect the employes of the fin lf-hing depnrtment prgented him with, a beautiful brass-satin smoking aeV' end a brass satin paper cutter.

-V "I-ark of tlm- will not permit me to the Trexlertown Cemetery, extensively into the history of his er Sterner has charge of the remains. 1.