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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-04-18
4 Dangerous Proceeding.

The unmarried woman of uncer-
and the prosecuting attorney, for
some reason, was disposed to nag
her.
81 believe" he said, "that you
gave your name as Mary Howitly,
unmarried ?"
81 did," she stubbornly replied.
"And what is your age?"
81 decline to answer"
But the court wishes to know"
"lt's none of the courts busi-
ness" snapped the witness.
The judge became intent on the
instant.
What's that madam ?" he asked
sharply.
81 said your honor, that it was
none of the courts business what
my age is."
"The witness will answer the
question:" frowned the judge.
"The witness will do nothing of
the kind" replied the lady.
"The court insists" said the
Judge.
"And why" asked the witness.
"Will | tell the truth with any the
less impartiality whether l am 20
or 7O?"
The judge was thinking of fitting
answer when the prosecutor put in :
May it please the court" he said,
severely, "this is contempt and
should be punished accordingly"
The witness smiled most eXas.
peratingly.
May it please the court" she
said i'm close imitation of the prose
cutOr, you may fine me for contempt
if you wish, but it will not make me
answer. Your honor and the gen
tleman who asks me the question
are elected to the Offices you fill by
the people, and you are both willing
to be elected again. lmprisOn me i
you wish, | shall not answer; but
will say to both of you, now, tina
when the people know you have
punished woman for refusing Il
tell her age, you will never be electe,
to Office again in "A thousand years
Women have some rights that ar,
bound to be respected, and publi
sentiment has accorded us this one
So there"
The judge looked down at tn
prosecutor, who looked up at tn
judge, and the question was passed.
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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-04-18

GENERAL RANSOM, the new Min
lister to Mexico, with a friend from
his State, called on the President re-
Gently. During the call the friend
told Mr.. Cleveland that an old negro
living in the Generals neighborhood,
when he heard of his appointment,
said he was glad 'Marse Mat done
pinted minister, but he feared he'd
bring scandal on de church, cause
he's so fond of de ladies. The story
pleased the President greatly.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-04-18

| We secret in my heart, Sweet Marie,
And tale ! would impart, love, for
thee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
MAYOR STRONG INDORSED.

The John J. O'Brien Association Of which Ed
ward J. Sparenberg is president held meeting
last evening at No 242 Grand-st. 1t was held to
reiterate the allegiance OF the association TO the
principles Cf the Republican party and to denounce
the John J. o Brien Association OF which Bernard
Rourke is president. The latter organization pro-
cured a charter about two weeks ago. but it's mem
bers say the Sparenberg organization is composed
of Tammany exclusively Henry LOewy, sec
Rotary OF he meeting said that five OF the princi-
pie members of the association we'll
known Tammany President Sparenberg oc-
cupied the chair at the meeting The following
resolutions adopted:
Resolved. That the efforts of Mayor Strong to
give the city a busness-like administration
titled the support Of all good citizens. and he
should receive the sympathy and cooperation Of
:hs association In establishing home rule and the
other municipal reforms. to secure which he
elected.
Resolved That the John J. OBrien Association
confidently believes that Governor Morton VIII aid
the citizens Of NewYork In their efforts 10 obtain
home rule and municipal reform.
Several members made speeches In denunciation
Of the new organization, which they said had
right 10 the name. and was merely trying to use
IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
.SOPOSIS ELECTS OFFICERS.

MRS FANNIE I. HELMUTH MADE PRESIDENT
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY.
Sorosis held its annual meeting yesterday after
MOO, a, Sherrvs and officers were elected as fol-
lows:
Mrs Fannie |. Helmuth, PRESIDENT; Mrs. Jennie
de la NJ LOzer first Vice-president; Mrs. NJ a.
Newton second vice president: the Rev. Phebe a.
Hanaford third vice-president Mime. Demorest,
chairman; Executive Committee. Mrs. keren ,
Warner Mrs Sarah c. Ostrom, Mrs. DIMES, ]. >.
Denison and Mrs. Laura a. Palmer members OF the
committee: Mrs. Florence De Graf shaw record
ing eerretary: Mrs Emma V. Townsend. CORE
spending secretary Miss Jessie G. LozIer, assistant
corresponding secretary: Mrs. Sarah T.. louInans.
treasurer; Mrs. Katherine @. Foote. auditor Mrs
Alice G.. Demorest. musical director; Mrs. Minnie
E Stimson. cha irrnan Of Reception Committee; MIS-
Jennie G. Croly. chairman Of Literature; MIS- Ade-
Ign Wesley-Smith. chairman OF Art; Mrs Margaret
W. Ravenhill chairman Of Drama; Mrs. Juila
Floyd Smith. chairman Of Philanthropy: Or kath-
arine s Townsend chairman Of Science: Mrs.
Susan X. Bourne, chairman Of Education: Mrs. {.
Lucia Forest chairman Of House and Home Miss
Ellen L. Miles chairman Of Business Women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
uUrcECy TPTST REORGANIZA TON.

Chicago March 4.-The conference OF the attor-
news OF the Whiskey Trust ended to-day ana
Messrs Blur and Cadwallader left this afternoon
for New-York. The draft OF a plan OF re-orsanIza-
ton which the New-fork couhse' pr'"s"' WIN
,ho mas accounted with a few amendments sug-
g.s,ed nv the Chicago attorney Levy Mayer. The
plan of reorganization will be submitted 10 inc
entire committee next Wednesday IN New orK ior
it's approval MI Mayer. when askci what ia'
been the result Of the experts eXainlha lVh' Hd"'
II cannot discuss the disclosures made by the cA-
animation of the company's books, as TO give dr
tails would be quite improper al tnls tiih' h,Hs
disciosurrs however together with others whlch
ar. expected win soon be ventilated In the courts
| nave 10 objection to saying that there Is Al han'
most substantial evidence when places Hh' VI"
managers In a very uncnvable position. n" pro
life recklcssncss not To say dishonesty WIN "hICi
certain deals wera made Is ASTOUNDING. ln, "Ip
management has been mosaic OF rQttchhcSs "i3se
exposure both Justice ana the fIEh'S ~ ''' w
franfcl stOckhOldcrs deInAnd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
LEGISLATION AT TRENTON.
BILL. TO ANNEX HUDSON TOWNS TO ESSEX
1Nnl.NTY LOST-lIiEAP FERNIAGE

BIrL. TO ANNEX HUDSON TOWNS TO ESSEX
COUNTY LOsT-CTIEAP FERR1AGE.
Trenton March 4 (SpeciaD-The Committee on
Nunicipal Corpora tons reported adversely tonight
N. bill annexng the townships OF Harrison and
Kearny TO the county Of Essex. Assembyman
Fjsele moved that the rcpor be not concurred in
Chairman Codd!ng said there was four In favor OF
an adverse report and one against
The adverse report cOncurrcd IN. q 20 l'
The bill annexing Newark TO Hudson County shared
a similar fate
The House passed the bill. providing that witnesses
who refuse to answer or attend after service Of sub
poena by the Senate Investigating Committee snail
be charged with committing "A mislcmean"r ami
upon conviction by 90 competent jurisdiction.
subject to the penalty thereto attaching. me b"'
will be rushed the Governor a. once.
The managers appointed by the House for n"
Impeachment trial Of Patrick W. Connolly, Justice
Of the Peace Of the city Of Bayonno reported back
the articles Of Impeachment. reported last week
and on motion Of Chairman Sorrs they wcr"
adoDtcd Another resolution was adopted directing
the House managers to present the articles 81 I'M
neachment al the bar 81 the Senate. The managers
iater presented the same to the Senate.
Assemblyman Reading attempted 20 for"st All
action on the cheap ferriagc bills by introducing
a resolution directing that they be referred to The
Acknowledgement for opinion AZ to their con
sttntionality His reason for offering such resolu-
,nerce between two States Mr.. Nuizhorn, Of Ilud-
SON Objected on the ground that this was an at
tempt 10 smother the "''9' INV ''''"''" ~
Lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
AGAINST rHE LICENSING BOARD.
Action TAKEN nY THE EXECUTIVE COMMIT
TEE or THE DRIVING C.rH.

ACTION TAKEN HY THE EXECUTIVE COMMIT
TEE or THE DRIVING 0.rH
The Driving club Of N.w-York gave expression
last r.rh, n m. sentiments held by numerous met
ropoltAn horsemcn touching the matter Of "A licens-
ing board for the trottng tracks OF this state. a
meeting II th. Executive Committee was held at
the Hotel Mctropoe at IN" instance Of John Rudd
and other members who were opposed to the plan
OF a Jockey club With absolute power over the on
tire demonstrating interests OF the state Of New
York ~ contemplated by the men VINO organized
the State Trotting Board AT the Murray liill Hotel
last Tuesday evening
Ten OF the twelve members OF the EXecutiv" Com
mlttcc Of the Driving club present. and after
discussion they voted to oppose IN" Irottng
Hoard IN its TO obtain from the State Legis-
latIr the grant Of autocratc authority over tot-
ting affairs i'm Ncw-York. Mr.. Rudd read lot OF
letters and kilograms from trotting-track ohcias all
over the State pledging themselves To "orh against
the proposed amendment to the Gray bili. 49,, -,
PRESIDENT Andrew Miller, VINO had pIrs .s III,
appointed committee OF one 70 represent inc nilv
ing club In the matter OF securing legislation laNo'
able TO the troting horse Interests ana had trk ,
active part In tho formation Of the state lrot
ting Board reported to the meeting that he and
his associates who attended the hearing 81 me cray
bill before the Codes Committee last THURSDAY nad
decided before they reached Albany, not To ask TOT
the grant Of authority contemplated by ne rcsoIu-
ton which was passed by the State Trotting tioari
and that thcv had instead suggested to the Iegis-
lature the opposite plan OF making al! uotnhg-
tracks entirely ndepend Mt OF either 'he state iro'
ting Board or the Jockey cum. ,
This report Was by Z unaisDlous vote. approved
The committee then adopted II resolution approving
approval of any amendment thereto which would
give any board any club the power to con
troll through the license system or other"lSe an.
trotting track In the state OF New, ork. -
After the meeting had adjourned. the horsemen
more viii be heard Of the state Trotting Board or
any similar organization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
4 BOdRDER BCRNED TO DEATH.

FLAMES IN LODGING HOUSE on THE EAST
SIDE
one man was burned 10 death and one other seri-
ously Injured in fire which started at about l:N
o'clock this morning in the kitchen OF a restaurant
owned and occupied by the Breuer sisters. at No.
2gs Avenue 4. The sisters who are Mary. Tiny ana
Julia owned tn restaurant in tbe four-story house
in which IT Is situated, which they board
g-hous".
The fire spread to the hallway and ran up the
stairs the roof
The dead man is supposed TO be Harry Casey
who slept the top floor. He was found at the
foot OF the stairs leading the top story so
burned and charr-d TO be unacceptable.
Michael Tanning threatened 10 jump from the
fourth-stor lre-escape. but was prevented by the
firemen, who took him down the ladders. he was
seriously burned about the face and hands. Fan
ming IL mall driver twenty-five years old
The fire was discovered by Tiny Breuer, VINO
ran through the house and warned the inmates
The fire out at o'clock The loss Is esti-
mated 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
W4NTS HIM TO BE PERMANENT RECEITEI
C. b. THuRsTON AND THE AMERICAN EMPLOYERS
LIABILITY COMPANY APPLICATION IN
Jersey CITY

In the Chancery Court at Jersey City yesterday,
ex-Judge A. q. Garretson. counsel for the American
Employers Liability Company. applied TO Vice
Chancellor Pitney 10 have the appointment OF
Charles Il. Thurston temporary receiver made
permanent William u. Edwards. who represented
Hugh -. Wilson and other stockholders and some
Of the creditors. opposed the motion. He thought
that Mr. ThurstOr was a stockhoider ana an ofIi-
Ger OF tho company II gas not proper that ne
should De- made receiver. He proposed TO substitute
Edward F. c. Young. president OF the First Ma
tional Bank. Mr.. Edwards read list or the claims
filed against the company These amount TO ssi.-
60 Vice. Chancellor Ptney asked the amount OF
IN. assets and was told they were about $4,000.
Mr. Edwards further alleged that Mr.. Thurston. as
an officer OF the company, had added TO the capital
stock by introducing new subscribers. Mr. Edwards
dII not think that Mr.. Thurston the proper
man to continue the company's business.
EX-Judge Henry Haynes. who represented Bank
Commissioner Duryea. offered a list OF another
$1,000 OF liabilities. raising the total 10 s56l'"
Attorney ". r.. I.eavitt. who represented the
Georgia Railroad Company, asked that Hamilton
Wallis De appointed receiver
Mr. Garreison said that Mr.. Thurston became
president OF the company in June. lhN The state
banking and Insurance Commission AZ that time re-
ported the company to be- solvent. Its assets were
sli63yi and It's losses sl036o -. 1t Was little r-
regular. he thought, that the COMMISSION should
now allege that the company was In bad condition.
Nice-C hancellor Pltney said he would take the
papers and consult with Chancellor McGill before
announcing his decision In the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
C1MPBFLL'S ARMY or WITNESSES.
TINS CONTESTED ELECTION CASE AGAINST
II G. MINER

TINS CONTESTED ELECTION CASE AGAINST
II G. MINER
The contested election case OF Timothy j. Camp
bell against Henry &. Miner. IA the lXth Congress
District has reached tho stage where the con-
tcs'ant must produce proof OF MIS- allegations or
fraud Illegal voting. intimidation OF voters.
bribery .tc contained In his complaint.
The witnesses summoned by eX-Congressman
Campbell are 10 go before notary pub
lic Al II a. m today at tho Once % ex-congress-
man John ! Adams. No. 800 broadway. who Is
CAmpb"lrs counsel
controller Ashbcl i. Fitch who is Congressman
elect Miners counsel. asked yesterday no"
many witnesses Tim" Campbell had
81 cannot ay exactly" Mr Fitch replied. The
lav requires the contestant To furnish us list
of his U4;n..ses. H.. served ~ on Saturday With a
qap,r. saying 'hat the names OF hts witnesses
vollI b.. found 90 Az accompanying schedule.
markell 'SrhrIul. \ In Mr.. 'ampb"lrs schedule
4 H,r~ pasted Tho names 81 all the registered
voters ~ ih" lllI and INth Assembly districts,
cut from The Clty Record There are about S"n
~ thcm and y Tim Campbell has them All at
John j Adams's once IN M morning. think the
place u.s. ike.. 20 h- crowded"
som. poop.- are inclined 10 believe that OK
Couercss!uau Adams t. having CON" amusement
With ngr.ssmau CampbeIfs contest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
ASSOCIATION OF SEWING SCHOOLS

The New-York Association OF Sewing Schools
which usually holds conference in the spring
decided this year to hold a series of meetings dur
Ing the month Of March. The first of these meet
ngs took place yesterday In the parish house OF
the Church OF the Holy Communion. No ~ West
Twentiethst. About 80 women were present. Miss
Jessie Patterson. treasurer OF the association. gave
an account OF her visits TO sewing schools In Eng
land France. Germang and Switzerland. and ex-
hibited some OF the work which done there
This included all kinds OF plain needlework. simple
embroidery. drafting and designing Of garments
done by girls between the ages Of two and one-halt
and sixteen years.
The association includes class OF nifty scholars
in st. Louis. the Department OF Domestic Art in
the Teachers College. and the Pratt Institute; the
needlework departments OF the Young w omen =
Christian associations; the Riverside Association,
and church classes.
The officers are Mrs. Richard Irwin. president;
Miss H. :. Sackett yice-presdent: Miss Jessie
Patterson, treasurer: Miss Dean. secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
DIABETES.
From the Port Jervis. y. T.. rnion)


Cure seems TO follow cure very quickly. and evil
dence Is rapidly accumulated as to the virtues Oh
DR.. Williams Pink Pills. In every case the Iacts
are strongly corroborated by affldaVlts anu 'he
word Of leading citizens. that the most sKep''ca'
believe. =.
The latest is from Union Broome County, ~.
Y. and Is reported at length in The PORT JerVls
Union" The account Is description OF the caSe
of Mrs. Jeremiah Barnes and her son. MI VII
Barnes was in that rundown. dragged-out condi-
ton so familiar to the housewife, when sne mas
to whip herself to her work every morning Lille
seemed all toll. and any exertion was labor -,
Her son. Barton Barnes. vas bloated from uia-
betes and was pronounced and thought to be In,
durable. But both mother and son are recoVereu
and both are happy In renewed he fi,, as 'e
suit Of taking Dr. Williams PINK rms -
Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People nave
an enormous sale, and from all quarters come III
glowing reports Of the excellent results following
their use. An analysis proves that they contain
in a condensed form all the elements necessary 10
give new life and richness to the blood ana re-
store shattered nerves. They are an unialnns
specific for such diseases lOcomotor ataxia. par
tlal paralysis. ST. Vitus dance, sciatica, neural
gia rheuma tism. nervous headache. the after FL
fects Of la grippe palpitaton Of the heart, pale
ard sallOw c0mplexons that tired feeling result
Ing from nervous prostration; all diseases result
ing from vitiated humors in the blood such as
scrofula chronic eryspelas etc. They are also a
specihc for tronbes peculiar to females. such as
sllppressiOns Irregularities and all forms OF weak
ness They build up the blood and restore the
glow OF health to pale and sallow cheeks. IN men
they effect a radical cure in all cases arising from
mental worry overwOrk or excuses Of whatever
nature There are no III effects following the use
Of this wonderful medicine. and 1t can be gwen %
children with perfect safety WIN,
These Pills are manufactured by the Dr VIII
iams Medicine Co. Schenectady, y. Y, and are
sold only in boxes bearing the firms trade marx
and wrapper at SOC. box or boxes TOT s-;oo anu
are never sold in bulk. They may Dc had ol al.
druggists or direct by mail from Dr. Wiiiiams
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
An Eager and n Nipping Wind,

4 continuous downpour Of rain. ncen'nt weather gen
.rallv In winter AMI spring. are unavorahle TO all
classes Of invaiids warmth and activity infused into
IA, circulation coun,eract these Influences and ntepose
dcf.n,e ,p,inst them Iostetter's stomach Bt.rs
mos, thorough and effective OF stomachcs and tonics.
NOT only cnrches blood but acceierates It's crcua
t,sn and kidney complaint particularly prevalent at
these seasons the best possible remedy IL Is also
dyspepsia. liver complaint constipation and
neryousn.ss Never out winter spring journey
without Elderly persons ana the delicate ana con
yalescent are greatly aided by II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
ORIG CLERKS HAVE 4 RECEPTION.

The Pharmaceutical Club. composed Of druggists
had its first annual reception last evening at the
Lexington Avenue Opera House. Among those
present were President j. W. Batchelder. Vice
President Charles T. Dill. Treasurer Frank 4
Barnes Secretary F. J. Goodwin. Edward Fluhr
f. Rhem. H. Walter. John r. Costen. DR.. Wilson
q. Bingham. W. b. Carron. X. j. Bell. ii. G.
JAEGER James p McNay. Vee A. Wood, q
Kneuper jr J. II. Rogers, W. Il. rhurow. +. L.
Iiotchkiss T. T. Dean. X. J. Cabin. John X. Clark
f.. \. Ringler and +. G. Crandall.
The Pharmaceutical Club IS only six months old
and has a membership Of $50. II is expected tina,
the proceeds OF last nights reception viii help IL
purchase a clubhouse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
COLONIAL DIMES LFNTEN LECTURES.

The first Of "A series OF Lenten lectures given
under the patronage OF the Colonial Danes Of the
State OF New-York held yesterday afternoon.
i'm the ballroom 81 the Hotel Waldorf. Professor
Ware OF Columbia College, gave an illustrated
lecture on colonial Architecture Tho historic
houses OF Boston and suburbs. the ola Dutch
homes of New-York the chew house in Phlade
mia and others In Annapolis. Charleston and
virginia w.r. Illustrated and described The
ecclesiastical architecture of Colonial days
was said to bc almost identical with that
of England at the same period. The old
North Church. In Boston. was pictured. and
the Interior Of the famous Kings 'hapeL the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
SHOcYLNG LFERAr At TUXEDO.

Newblrg March (SpeciaD Charles Baih II IN
the Goshen 1ail charged with having shot man
AT Tuxedo Park on saturday night Ihc name "i
the wounded man is not known. lam Il Sd'' -
have becn acting "a a pcacemdker between TWO
man vybo uerc fighting They were young men VINO
had been friends and they both set upon MIN.
They had him down and were chewing ms ear :
when he pulled his revolver and irel. ne J. Shli
TO have pcppered one of tho young men three uHcS'
one ball going through his right arm another iHto
mis- right side. and the third just grdzei 'hr Tlbh
ear BAN was taken before a Tuxedo justice anu
committed to The Goshen Jail on the charge OF AZ
sault IN hrs; degree and wsll be hcld 10 avn,
Inc result of the Young mans injuries The injured
man. 1t H. believed Is one Of the Tuxedo colony.
whose influence has thus far Kept his name from
public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05

bell OF which was said TO be the s'i' Vi S"ee
Caroline. .
Tho next lecture will be delivered March II by
Edward Eggleston on First Contact with the
Wilderness"
Among those present yesterday were Mrs now
ard Townsend, president OF the GOLDMAN DANES
Mrs. Philip l.. Livingston. vice-presueht' ME p
iamin : Church Miss Katharine X. Wolcot'' MISS
Ruth Lawrence Mrs william Rhnelander, Mrs.
: T. Johnson Hudson Mrs. Lydig Hoyt, Mrs.
Prescott Hall Butler. Mrs. John Bleecker Miller
Mrs. Alfred Ely. Mrs Charles Fairrrhlia Mr rs
William Robson. Mrs. oliver sumner TEAL Mrs;
Abram < Hewitt the Misses Hewitt. Mrs DaNd
II Green Mrs Richard Derby. Mrs. Byron stevens
Mrs Hamilton, Miss Clark and Miss Helen +. Is.
Shalf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
pEuARKABLE EXPERIENCE or A TEAMSTER

Hancock ~ v March (SpeciaD -Wiliam Fish,
, Transfer OF Reads Creek on Saturday drove to
tlsh's Eddy "A station on the Ontario and Western
railway 40 miles from New-York and near this
village He left his horses standing near the depot
md crossed track 10 the hotel OF Constant Pros
Tin. where he remained until he heard north
bound train coming down the heavy grade at a
sneed Of thirty-hve miles hour. lie rushed from
me hot. toward his team, trying to cross the
tracks ahead OF the train. He struck by the
locomotive and hurled forty-two feet actual meas
urement landing on some sawlogs covered win
snow A number of went To his assistance ex-
nrctng 10 find him dead. Beyond few bruises ne
was unhurL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-05
rRIryDS or Dn. cRo.Iy ArPrAh TO SAroLLr.

Chicago March 4-The CrOnintcs making A
strong attempt to drag Monsignor SatoliI and
through him the Catholic Church. into the quarrel
which disrupted the Clan-na-o;aci throughout the
Nation and the Irish people of this city. The fol-
lowers Of the murdered doctor are arguing that the
difficulties which hang around the death of Cronin
and the circumstances that preceded that tragic
incident have reached too great "A crisis here In
Chicago for the Church to keep clear Of the con-
troversy any longer. They charge "A number Of
priests I'm this city with helping the murderers of
DR. Cronin To escape justice. and even reaping re-
wards for their crime. The Croninites have pre-
ua rod and sent to MOnsgnor SatOlli petition urg-
Ing the Papal Ablegate To visit Chicago and invcs-
tirate In person these charges. Thousands Of cop
los of this petition have been printed In III" form
If a circular and distributed amou6 Catholics