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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Planet Lodge, No. %, held its regu-
lar meeting on Monday night, 4th inst,
The attendance was slim. On account
CT the absence of Chancellor Command
err John 7. Taylor, Vice Chancellor W.
Henry Walton presided. Many i'm
portsnt matters were discussed. Sir
w. A. Young was programmed for a
speech and though he had made nc
preparation delivered n most excellent
address and was listened to with
marked attention To complete the
programme Sir Knight Charles O,
Williams rendered O medley. All who
heartily spplauded. Sir w. Henry
Walton will appear on the programme
at the next meeting and rare treat
is expected.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Careful neutrality-suspicious., You
may get all the preserves we canned
last year and boil them up again am
afraid they have begun tn work.
Bridget-Lil1e enough, mum, like
enough. Everythin' round this house
has to.--Harlem Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16
Special Notice.
R1OHMoND, VA, Dec. 1s, 'ee.

Richmond, VA. Dec. ID, '99.
The Fire-Side members will present
the communion set to the River view
Baptist Church Sunday night, Deem
Der 18th. It will be presented by Rev.
e. D. SamuRls.
The F. 8. NJ. are doing 8 great and
noble work in the w. end. They turn
ed over to the River View Church 81.
Mrs. SAMURLs. President,
Mrs. HARRIS. Vice Pres,
MARY ANDERSON, Sec'y,
Mrs. SUE Brock, Treas,
Rev. GEO E. JOHNSON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16
Only one OF ITS Kind.

Dorothy had never before been taken
to the races. Among the horses there
was one whose tell had not been
locked. "MyI" exclaimed the little
girl In establishment, zone of the horses
il q long-handled onei"-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16
His Decision.

Deacon Black-Dis amt no pussonal
queschun; but If q man steals chick
iHg am 1t propah TO him ter say grace
befo' he eats it?
Deacon Johnson-Shuahi Amt he
got two reasons to tank de Lawd-fo'
de choking an 70 not gittin' cotched
Puck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16
sharp Little Thinrl

''Papa," said the missionary workers
little daughter, II am playing that my
dolls are heathen."
"That is nice, dear"
"And--and-papa, want ten cents to
pay my salary. Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

The ministers, lawyers, doctors.
clerks. insurance collectors, market
men, porters, laborers, boot blacks,
men in every occupation, members Of
minstrel troupeeS Grand Lodge of Mo
sons, Grand Army Of Republic, Samar-
itans, True RefOrmers and all other
bodies that meet in Richmond. take
their meals at Thompson's Dining
Room.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16
Held On.

Passenger-Give me three of those
bananas. How much?
Train Boy-Fifteen cents.
Passenger (handing over the money!
You are not as spectacular az the
James boys used to be, young fellow.
but you do it more thoroughly.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Uncle Hiram-You've heard OF them
Christian Scientists that claim they can
cure anything, haven't you?
Aunt Hetty-Oh, yes. They've got
out some new patent medicine, haven't
they ?-Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

"That deal you have just engineered
will be quite a feather in your cap"
"a feather in my capI" echoed the
financier. ut will be whole bunch of
feathers In my wife's hat-"-Washing-
ton Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Those who have not as yet availed
themselves of the opportunity to join
some of the Pythian lodges have just
simply missed en- opportunity of their
life TO join at cheap rate We can
not bag you TO come, but we have en-
deAvored t. show you good thing and
give you q chance to accept it. On
you rest the failure to grasp those
golden opportunities.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Perhaps He Didn't Pay Promptly.
Jack-I guess I'll have to get an
other washerwoman.
Harold--Why?
Jack-The one have now has taken
to writing out her bills on my shirt
bosoms.-N. Y. Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16
Their Name Legion.

Mrs. Crimsonbeal1-There was never
but one Lots wife
Mr.. Crimsonbeal-Tha so; but
there are plenty Of wives with too much
pepper In their composition.-YonkerH
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Bfl-How often do they change nap
kins at your boarding house?
Jill-Why, think get some other
fellows every meal.-YoEkers States
man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Unity Lodge, No. q, met on the 9Th
time. Sir s. 8. Baker of Maceo Lodge
and Sir Z. A. Edmunds of Myrtle lodge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

~ArS over" she wrote. ~'twixt you ana
me-
Life now Is one keen Misery
No more I'll sing, no more I'll SMILE
Bullet me wear your ring awhile"
Chicago Daily Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

Brooklyn. Aug ID, 1891 This is 20 certify
that came to New York from Albany. was
a stranger In a strange city, out OF work ana
out OF money. I had no luck In anything
friend advised nae to go and see DR. Shea
did He told me the cause OF my troubles
he took me In and treated me as a brother
Through him got good position that very
week. had been to others; they took my
S SrSt met DIR. Dr.. shea, | would advise an ~
bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to hira sa
ALBERT AYERS, s067 Atlantic Ave-
South Plainneld, Aug. Is, Isp1.-ThIs is 70
certify that nv husband had gone away ana
been absent two years. mourned for him
night and day. fgave him up as dead .
Hearing OF the wonderful things DR.. Shea
was doing, 1 resolved 20 consult him. He
told me my husband was alive and well ana
where he was; told me he would come home
and when. TO my JOY all OF 1t came true He
is home now, come back like one from thu
dead. also wish TO say tnat this month
lost the sum OF $50 / am poor woman
and ne told me would ind my money ana
to my intense Joy j did ind 1t as he told me-
I thank God there is a man so gifted In our
midst that can help people and tell them
what to do. Sincerely,
MRS MARY MILLER,
South Plainneld,,N. J.
A SENSATION IN BROoKLYN-A MINIS
TER's STATEMENT.
Iwish to state that one of my parishoners
Brown, 81 Gay Street, No one seemed to UNI
derstand her case. She had several doctors.
but none OF them seemed to know what was
the matter. None could do her any good. lt
was my duty as her pastor TO call ana see
her. Hearing OF the wonderful work being
| done by DIR. Shea the last few years, thought
would call and see him myself. found
him a kind sympathetic gentleman. He gave
| me a wonderful test OF his powers; told me
to send him a lock OF patients hair, which
/ did by her daughter
/ He told at once what was the matter ana
1 in a short time cured her sound and we'll
Her family had seemingly been u-4der cloud.
Now All is ehangea All All h are ,,s We r ana
mend DR. Shea TO all those in sickness or dis
tress or any kind, Rev. william Johnson.
DR.. Shea can show thousands such - the
above.
has been carefully educated In the Homoa-
His success is wonderful in curing paralysis,
Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tulnora,
Tape Worms. Liver Complaints, Deafness.
Catarrh, Dropsys Piles, Nervous Debility,
Heart disease EoIlsHHin tI DISEASES .
| and all strange mysterious diseases which
others don't understand. An diseases, no
| BILE treatment. He can and WIN honestly
| tell you II you can be cured. Has all new
experiences in public hospitals and private
clinics. No tr1ning with human life. Can AZ
once.
| Is a registered physician. A new remedy
for rheumatism just discovered, not a lima
cannot cure solicited 10 ca1. Fat folks thin
the childless made parents. An letters must
| contain 81 90, two stamps, age. LOCK OF hair
, | postal cards.
Charges for medical treatment only. Men
| ton this paper
e51 FULTON STREET,
BROOKLYN, N. r
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

This is always busy time with the
lodges owing to the fact that in this
month the rev officers are elecJed and
the old ones are busy getting their az
fairs wound up ready TO step out IL not
reelected. Each K. of r. and will
be expected to have the semi-annual
and endowment reports made out be-
fore the new term comes in,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Sir George W. Cephas of No. 2 West
Baker St., one of the cid enthusiastic
members OF Planet Lodge. No. %. has
been complaining this week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Nomad is still complaining Of not
having received q line from any of the
officers Of the lodges.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16
DR.. Shea. Marvellous Medium
1000 REWARD,

DR.. Shea. Marvellous Medium
Gives the names of dead and living frienda
tell who and when you VIII marry, also O.
business Journeys. lawsuits, absent friends.
health or anything you know. no matter
friends and show them to you. Can make
them rap an around the room He asks no
him. Don't try to pump you in any way.
but tells you right on He is thoroughly en7
dorsed by leading spiritualiSts everywhere.
received from them a gold medal and spec
1al license 20 practice his wond erful powers
thousands of references to both white ana
colored patrons. twenty-five years practice
seven In Brooklyn-win show you that Ia
can do ali that he can ten of. Can ten what
business is best for you and where, how 70
win speedy marriage with the one you love-
short what is best to do. He succeeds when
all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no
consult this Christian gentleman He has q
medicine that win cure drunkenness, cad be
be given patient not knowing It. Thosand1
through him are now
. RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL. =
with Gil their undertakings, while those who
neglect his advice are still labortng against
poverty. Through his perfect knowledge OF
chemistry, he can impart to you a secret that
viii overcome your enemies and win your
solicited; the result has always been the So
curing OF speedy and happy marriages ana
all your wishes In love anairs ne never
fails. He has the secret Of winning the AZ
fectiors Of the opposite sex. II Is the curse
OF spiritu lism That in all large cities there
are class of men and women who clatm
| powers they do not possess They have
neltner gifts, credentials nor referenees-
SSrely the colored people are not so wanting
IN sense as TO throw their time and money
| away on such. DR.. Shes refers 20 the HON
| william d. Dmore, Architect and b1ilser, a.
| Gle veland Ave-, and ArJher Sewe1I. Ship
builder, south Brooklyn. All have known
MN Tor the past seven years. He gives =
free test OF his powerto all The doctor has
| prsctic ed Eve years in New Orleans. st. Lou
i Is, emphis and Louisville; understands
| thoroughly the diseases. spells or influences
| the race is subject TO. He IL now and always
had large patronage from them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Richmond Lodge. No. 1, held its
regular meeting on Monday night, 4th
inst. The attendance was fair and
the officers were nominated, some ui
whom will be elected at the next meet
ing to be held on the 18th inst.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16
PYTHIAN NOTES.

Planet Company, No, made an ex-
cellent appearance at the inspection
on Thursday night, 80.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Myrtle Lodge, No. IL met on Thurs
day night, 7th inst. The attendance
was good and large amount of bust
ness was transacted. The rank of
knight was conferred on Esquire rhos.
Nicely. Sir Baker OF Maceo Lodge
made an interesting speech concern
ing the reunion to be had soon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Sir Henry Jenes of Planet Company,
No. and Planet Lodge, No. %. who
has been sick at his residence, 500 N.
18th St., for two weeks is out again.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

The G. K. of R. and 8. wishes those
lodges who have failed to send in their
semi annual report for the last term
30 have it sent in at once as another
term will be out on the 3lst of Deem
Der. Some lodges ars very SLOW in
looking after these matters, but il il
chiefly the fault of the K. of r. and g.
whose duty it is.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Old Dominion Lodge met on last
Thursday night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Eureka Company, No. 1, met Thurs.
day night, 7th inst.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Royal Lodge, 20. met on last Wed.
nesday night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Blooming Lily Lodge, Nc. 15 met OIL
last Tuesday night at Blooming Lii!
Hall on P Sc.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Planet Co., No. met on last We'd
nesday night ct Prices Hall, at $3.50
O'Clock sharp. Business of Importance
WAS transacted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

were with us aud spoke for the good
OF the order.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

At a meeting of PythiAns called by
Sir 8. 8. Baker, and representing sew
en- lodges of this district, it was decid-
ed to hold q Reunion on Monday even
ing, January 20, 1900 in this city It
lie purposed to be an elaborate affair
Meetings are held weekly at Prices
Hall rhe committees have been ap.
pointed and have gone actively 20
work. The committee on program
promises rare treat for those inclined
TO literary tastes and the Refreshment
Committee 10 already hunting the
viands for the inner IMAM. The Uni.
form Rank is expected In full.
NoMAD.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Unity Lodge meets again on the 4th
Is election of officers we earnestly
hope all Of It's members win be pres
emit &C s p. IN. sharp.
The Tide-water Knights are among
the most enthusiastic in the whole ju-
risdiction and the only Lroof is their
very excellent WORK. There 10 q new
lodge almost ready TO be set aside and
the work will doubtless be done before
Christmas.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Charity Lodge, 30. stationed at Berk-
ley, Va, comes in for It's share of the
honors and the members are only con-
tented when they see a show to initiate
some one into the mysteries Of the or
ganization.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Unity Lodge. "a, meets on next Fri
day night. The attendance is always
this meeting. Business of importance
to be attended to. Come early.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Thanksgiving Lodge at Lamberts
Point, Va, added I've more names tt
her roster recently. We do not know
to whom the honor should be attribut
ed. but it is q proven fact that some
one is ct work. We hope this state o.
affairs will continue that the progress
of the order may still be puzzle Il
curiosity seekers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

MARTINsBURG, ". VA.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-12-16

Sirs &. ]. Sears, Alexander Jones
Col. NJ. d. Meekins aud De. O B. Jack.
son, all prominent knights OF Norfolk
are in the city this week attending the
Grand Lodge A. f. NJ. in session al
the Masonic Temple on Clay st.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-05

NENroET Il. l.. Aug. 4.-The Earl of Var
n''lh an! Col. John Jacob Aston tried their
h'h' at lawn tennis at the Casino this morn
'"E Atnppn Col and Mrs. Aston took party
o' '"T luncheon ON the Nourmahal. Their
guests w"r" Senator Depew. Mr. and Mrs. Cor
nr'''' Vanderbilt. William K Vanderbilt. Max
o. o. err Mis- Cram. j. Ellis Postlethwate, Miss
f'"h It, l. iIoyt. q. h. Fearing. Mrs. Potter
.:Am,r. II, II. Tnvlor. Potter Palmer Jr., Mr.
W. NJ, George H. De Forest. buchanan
MihthloE,. Mrs. James z. Kernochan. Honore
tHH-a"r' v. II. Nelson, Mrs John h, DrcXel and
ri avn i"te and reception was given at tho
SSn",eau sur Mcr by senator AMI Mrs, George
Iruu'!y NctmOrc thisaftcruoon. The piaZZas
W. wIrr decorated with hydrangcas and the tents
w. W." avn with palms. Among the guests
S".' 3H'Ai7u S"mpsom and many OF his ON
=. -, ~ s"r,iSNmcn Cnpr4Y and Bull OF Rhode
'N,hh' RIG Henderson al Iowa
,.fL"Is w"rr given to-l!ght by I, +, Cush-
,Ht. w G4ari stewart, Mrs. Edwin Parsons
hor. w. Elisha Dyer and a tea by Cope White
~" hlrl OF Yarmouth will he stage manager
81 :" - WA axe part in amateur thcatricaIs Tor
&C an \, ard tilDert's "CIeaturcS OF Inn
pu'se hss-1eea selected Tor the performance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-05
BiD NAN Is SIER4K. SAYS EL4MuER
Testimony That lie Cut His Wife's Throat,
Though She at First said lie Didn't.

Testimony That lie Cut His Wifo's Throat,
Though She at First said lie Didn't.
Charles Syerak and his wife Minnie went to
the Yorkyi.,r Police Court yesterday to see
about the DISPOSITION Of their five children, VINO
have been in the are of the ChIdren's Society
since Juy 10. when Mrs. Sverak was taken
from her home at S1S First avenue. to the
Flower HosritHl with her throat cut She de-
clare! then that She cut herself. but atterward
sail that her husband had tried 70 kill her.
I'll. husband was arrested. but was discharged
and the woma'! was sent to Bellevue Hospital
for examination ~ to her sanity. She was re-
leased as san" and refused 70 return to
her husband. Both agreed to have the four
older children committed to an institution. but
the husband wanted them sent to IL Protestant
institution he being n Presbyterian. and the
wife who is n Catholic. wanted them sent 70 q
Roman tathuhc institution.
When dt you Z? to church last;" the Mag
!strate asked Svpruk.
l,ur religion seems TO he more theoreti-
ca. t!dn practical. remarked the Magistrate
%SS", y%s last go to chuTch Mrs. Sysrak
p.and sa a' Go" o- ySn
baye YOU been married.:
Tie man snia they hal been married twelve
years. He asked that Il the children couldn't
Be sent to Protestant institution they be
He is not # to have the children, exclaimed
bis wife; He tried 70 Kill me. and our eldest
boy, Willie. can .estty to that
The Magistrate called Willie who ia q years
Cd. Tho policeman on the bridge held him in
bio arms SO that the Magistrate could soc him
The boy looked at his father and then turned
10 the Magistrate
u saw para cut mamma" he said.
Sverak said that the boy was asleep at the
time his wife's throat vas cut and could not
have seen anything.
Mrs Fitzgerald neiGhbor. volunteered tho
Statement that Sverak had borrowed razor
the day before the throat cutting. although he
had always been shaved In a barber shop Mr..
Madden. foreman at the butcher shop where
%erak had been employed. testified that he
would not believe the man under oath. and
would not have Kept him in the shop had 1t
not been for his family.
The disposition OF the children was settled
y Sverak cOnsentiug 10 their.committal to q
Catholic institution both parents relinquish.
Ing all claim on them
We'll that dlsposes Of the matter" said MAG.
strate Hammer. Il do not believe this HO-
man cut her own throat. but she spoiet the
case by telling contradictory stories. ! am
satisfied that this is a bad man"
ne told the woman to 90 to court II her hus-
her
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-05
WASTHlSJEW FROZEN OUT?
.-opr 4BOTr 4 VEST POINT CADET
VINO RESIGNED.

.-,,,,,. Of siGmund s. Albert OF Lancaster.
say n. Was Bullied and OstrRciZed
.,i, III. Iir" at the Military Academy
lam, Tnbcarnble The Family silent.
,.ryu. Pa. Aug. t. - The story OF Sig
Nlcr,. a West Point cadet from this
.,.'",.,,. who {, said 70 have resigned from the
a. Academy because Of persecution to
"'I t,-,ya. subjected because he was q He
W. linz aroused a great deal OF interest here.
.,, ,,I,rt refuses to assign ans other rea.
Irhi- f. signation than that he had dis
' t,r .tp A. West poiNt. and his parents
' ,,'tre,o make a statement. hut friends
,,, family, Nhr say they received their in
.,o,t,n rom the Albcrts. tell this story:
|ho-, -. npIointed to W est Point In June.
,..,s he COM gresham Marriott Brosius Of the
9Th ils.ri't after II competitive eXamtna-
.,,n HIS reports show that Ia stood well in
'.,,i.as Almost from the first day he en-
.J tho academy ho was subjected to an
,,ce He not only underwent the usual
,,,,n, and tagging. but was often compelled
" oem He was so badly used IN In one OF
thermometers several months ago thnt he
confined - the academy hospital. In an.
s,hsr fight his antagonists wrist was broken.
vor.e than physical suffering was the ostra-
,rc,r,pl uuon him. This extended even
"h,s roommate for treating him kindly. Mrs.
,r.y visited her son at the academy in COM
,r, rith daughter three weeks ago and she
'"" ,,ired 20 see that the cadets turned their
Nas mo; Eer rCn. The young man would
tarM,ssignpd -, ernl months ago but tor the
Hs,ee,rorrmrut given him by Monroe T..
xHIb a Iuurastcr III erchant. who visited him.
H. lie at lat became. rs he told friend. a
t,I On Garth and ne could stand II no longer.
ILT",s, SATURDAY. his father. Adolph Albert. a
",r"uo-, ~ Lancaster. went to West Point
,ne ' ;I. :, flowing Monday his son resigned.
II. lit tho institution the same day, returning
LONE yesterday. -,
~ irpTrr.-u,an B.osiuS. bU: he dUes not see
,io, ns can de- IN the matter. He has been
i,,Hrmel from Washington that vacancy ex-
H., ~, Tho ca let.hip 'com the district and has
.,is, r,,ire hat competitive examination
=, iii IL viii - he'll heie On Aug. IL. Friends
NJ 're /, .nIt 'AMily think the ease should have
ks.n brought so $40 attention of President Me-
Ti,'ey Isi,re Tho 'tdet resigned.
W,sul\nfrN. Aug. 4.-The resignation pa
nor. FC,,,e' SlEupni 4 Albert Of Lancaster.
rn who ct the Military Academy at West
I,rrt on SYE do not give my reason Tor his
ar,in, Ills resicnat,bn was.lat@d July 81. and
merely -lsn led aiI desire to resign as cadet
nom romuany H. Third Class lie adds that
he vac his fathers consent to resign. and at
tpchei ~ the parer Is a cornmuni catinn from
A Albert o. Lancaster stating that his son
EIrnlunl has his consent 20 resign from the
scaIemy Tie r".igna'ion was forwarded
through military channels TO the War De-
uagtmeut. where II was approved.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-05
PRODS THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
D. Edward Simmons Wants to Know Why
Pickpocket Is Not Brought to Trial.

H. Edward simmons. President OF the Fourth
Aaiona! Bank has written letter to District
Attorney Gardiner demanding to know why It
s'hata certain pickpocket who robbed Mr..
simMons son ola watch has not been brought
"u!aI although indicted. The thief. who was
supposed to have a political pull. got out on
straw bail and failed TO appear In court when
ny case was put on the calendar.
louhg simmons lost his watch about three
months ago while on a cable ear. Ho saw the
mel running away, chased him. caught him
Gnl ru4ched mis- head. Thcn he called police
zap. VINO arrested the thief The man gave
'Gl and mas not been seen since.
N"i,her Mr. Simmons nor Major Gardiner
w1uo "lScuSS the case yesterday. but Mr..
inPinous volunteered the Information that no
n SS been assured by Major Gardiner that every
snoft would he made 10 find the man who had
ESCAPED on straw bail