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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-26
FIRE ALARMS HOTEL GUESTS
Blaze Next Door 70 the Ashland House
Causes Them u Get Out In q Hurry.

Blaze Next Door 10 the Ashland House
Causes Them Ia Get Out I'm q Hurry.
Flames suddenly burst through the
roof Of the brick building on the north
east corner OF Twenty-third street and
Fourth avenue, next door to the Ashland
House, at about midnight last night, giving
the 400 guests of the hotel bad scare and
sending them scurrying into the street.
The fire started from some unknown
cause on the second floor of the building,
which is occupied by Packards Commercial
School
As soon as the hotel people discovered
the flames next door, Proprietor J. II.
Brockway had the big gongs sounded in
all the halls ard then ran 10 the corner of
Twenty-fourth street and Fourth avenue
and turned in the alarm
By the time the engines began to rattle
up in front Of the hotel, most of the patrons
were making for the sidewalk in scant
attire.
The firemen carried two lines of hose
into the house and turned streams on the
fire from the upper floor. The flames were
soon squelched and then everybody went
back to bed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-26
COLOMBIA TO ASK EXTENSIONP
....--r-
Isthmus Aroused Over Failure Of Congress
TO Accept Treaty.
Special Gable Despatch to THE SUN

Special Gable Despatch to THE SUN.
COLON, Colombia, Sept 25.-The sessions
Of the Congress at Bogota will continue g
month longer, There is no news in regard
to any possible solution Of the Panama
Canal treaty question. The matter is ap-
parently being Influenced by political
issues.
1t is reported that because Of the dissatis-
faction on the Isthmus over the failure of
Congress to accept the treaty. Colombia
will ask for an extension Of fifteen days of
the time for its acceptance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-26
AMERICAN STEAMER SEIZED.
The GunbOat Nashville Ordered 10 Blue
fields to Demand Its Release.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 35.-The gunboat
Nashville, Commander John Hubbard com
handing, will sail from Pensacola to-
morrow for Bluefields, Nicaragua, TO IN
vestigate the reported interference by
lawless persons with an American steamer.
The vessel is operated by an American
steamship company, which complained 10
the State Department that troubles had
arisen at the little island Of San Andres,
djacent 10 Bluefelds, involving the
steamer. Particulars Of the trouble were
not given out at the State Department
Commander Hubbard will he directed
TO demand the release Of the steamer, which
it is understood has been prevented from
sailing, and TO take any other necessary
steps to protect American interests
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-26
WOILDN'T WORK WITH 4 NEGRO.
Big Four Engineers Cause the Discharge
Of q COiOrcd Fireman.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 25.-Andrew Foster,
a negro fireman. has been discharged by
the Big -Four in order to prevent st rike
Of the engineers and firemen belonging to
the brotherhooCs on this division. The
engineers refused 10 go out on their runs
on engines fired by Foster The negro
made three trips.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-26
liking Of the Dudes" Locked Ip Again.

D. Waldere Kirk, whose clothes have
got him into the newspapers before and
who has got into police stations without
sartorial aid, was again arrested last night
A cabman. who had driven Kirk all over
the Tenderl0in in vain attempt TO per-
sIade some hotel proprietor to take him
in, left him at the Tenderloin station. He
was locked up on charge Of intoKicstion.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-26
GIRL SWIMMER SAVES FRIEND.
Miss BUrdett knocks Miss Connolly Sense
less 10 Get Her Out Of water.

Miss Burdett KNOCKS Miss Commonly Sense.
less 10 Get Her Out Of water.
An outing OF young people was held yes
terday at a grove bordering on the Kill
Won Kuli at Bergen Point, NJ. Marguerite
Burdett OF q Avenue d and Nellie Connolly
Of 10 Avenue d, daughter Of Policeman
Michael Connolly. were among the merry
makers. Miss Connolly slipped from the
float into the river and was drowning when
Miss Burdett. an expert swimmer. sprang
after her.
When Miss Connolly came to the surface
she chung to Miss Burdetts shoulders, and
both were about to sink when Miss Bnrdett
made Miss Connolly unconscious by blow
in the face. After that she had no trouble
in getting the young woman ashore.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-26
NATIONS AGREE TO DIVIDEf
France Gets Morocco: Italy to Have Tr1p0li
Something for Other Powers.

Something for Other Powers.
Special Caei, Despatch to THE SUN.
LONDON. Sept. 26.-The Berlin corre-
spondent Of the Daily Mail says he learns
that an agreement OF the leading nations
Of Europe was reached weeks ago in re-
gard to the policy to be pursued in the
Mediterranean.
France Is to have a FREQ hand In Morocco.
Italy is to have Tripoh. the British pro-
tectorate over Egypt is to be recognized
and strengthened, Spain will receive some
concessions from France, while Germany
will get commercial privileges and the
open door,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-26

EDUCATIONAL Sightseeing Yacht Coaches
Automobiles 4 900 points OF Interest q nnln,ncd hy
expert lecturer Yacht foot ~ West I'D ST. n II
Coaches and automobiles start from Hh ave, side
Fiatiron Bldg. 5th ave. and 23I ST. Telephone
call iOTB-lsth St.-'Adr
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-26

West Point sits amongst her hills and Is beau
tiful" Day Line Exc gives thIee hours thrTs
ADJ.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-26
brotherhood Of ~. Andrew

Denver, 50. rs, via L~high Valley. Oct. 36 -Four
fast trains. 356 and 1884 Broadway. Adv
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-21
Dance at Welby.

A dance was given at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Henson
Friday night as d farewell to
their son Fred, who is going to
spend THE winter in Louisville,
Ky. The dance began at 7:3O
and kept up steady until day
light. There we're about 40 peo-
pie present and all had an ex-
cellent time. Everyone went
home the next morning we'll
pleased and hope they will have
the the pleasure of going to an
other one there in the near fut-
ure. The music was furnished
by the Henson & McGlynn or
chestra and was the very best.
Mr.. Henson will leave sometime
this week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-21

A message from Stanley this
morningsstated that the country
near that place was on fire, and
great damage being done.
DR.. Crokat Tuesday morning
performed an operation on a
young man named Hazelton at
the county hospital for tubercul-
Ocis of the shoulder blade.
The Ladies' Of the Presbyterian
church gave a supper in E. ID.
Kelley's new building Tuesday
evening and cleared more than
600. Everyone was more than
pleased with the spread set be-
fore them.
While Joe Hunt was in town
on business Saturday, his two
small boys set fire to his barn II
miles northwest OF town burning
it. He also lost three sets OF
harness, sixty tons of hay and
twelve bushels OF onions.
The noted rail road case in
which Mary E. Markell sued the
Great Northern company for
damages on account OF putting
her off the train at TOWner last
summer, resulted in a verdict in
favor of the Great Northern.
The case was tried at WillistOn
before Judge Palda last week.
The woman sued the company
far two thousand dollars. She
wanted to 60 to Rolla and got
off at Rugby by mistake. Con
ductor Long who elected the
woman from the train is vindi
lcated.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-21

Lost-Heavy set, short legged, brindl :
ed COW. No horns. No brand except
daub on hip. Left our place twp. 1853
rye. IS, on Oct 4. Mrs. Otto Larson,
Grellaud, N. D. n27t3p
The New York store this week
carries a page ad in the Indep-
endent. The store is progressive
and is offering some great bar
gains. Read the ad.
Sullivan the optical specialist of
Fargo who visits Minot regularly is an
expert in his line of work. He is a reg
istered optician, member of the North
Dakota Optical Association and there is
no doubt about his work or no graft
about his priceseyes skillfully examined,
glasses prescribed when needed. Mr..
Sullivan can be found at the Leland,
Oct. % and %.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-21

Lost-coon skin overcoat with jeans
lining on tho road running south from
the east side Of Sec. 20, twp. 157 re-. 53.
Finder please return to P. Vandenoever,
Minot, n. D, 37t2p
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-28
Whole Field at a Glance.

and week
to perennial diseases OF
in legal events at Wilmington and
so-caed problem and IN
solution the other OF
tandalw
at Wilmington was the
Tor one 10y
lies in large measure at the
of procedure Extra legal sua
points namely at llu
lin Mohawk
Oneonta Coopersto"n
Railroad
building taken and dis
extend their
textile strike at Lowell for
in rising Kansas
engineers "o -
midst of the persistent
the other feature
deal for ooo bales at Is cents
virtually making corner The snip trust was
to conpeion the withdrawal OF
Cleag
Rockefeller Interests
,,anaS Supreme ffrrned robbery
platform ignoring silver
favored fullest postal IN letter
irregularities other
involved and
cashier President
succeed Hanna Re-
Belgrade with America EInsland
followed
welcomed New French
religious irish land
in certain cases
OF science Pope created
college
Cnls crews
eight making our-n1le record
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-28
Induslzltal

FAILURE OF LOWELL STRIKE
The Textile Council Of Lowell. Mass.
voted unanimously Monday to declare the
strike of the cotton operatives off. Presi-
dent Conroy, of the council. said at the
meeting: I'VE now worship at the altar
of defeat, but later we shall rise again
and conquer" Nearly 1900 men were
thrown ont of employment March goth.
and their loss in wages has amounted y
s., 10000. The mills did not suffer, as the
boom in raw cotton enabled them to sell
KANSAS LABOR SHORTAGE.
Through the Kansas Employment Bu-
reau the farmers OF that state nave SEM
men to harvest the wheat crop and even
with the offer of so a day ana BOARD
thousands of men are still needed Rail-
special rates TO men wishing 10 hire OUT.
This labor shortage Is felt also In South
Dakota. North Dakota, Nebras SKA ana
Western Canada The main difficulty IS
thar the farmers cannot provide WORK tor
so many all the year round, hence the
tendency Of laborers 10 Drift into the
cities.
MARINE ENGINEERS WIN.
The danger OF cutting of New York 5
food supply by the threatened strike OF
marine engineers Of eight railroad ana
steamer CON pan.es vas sverreo Monday
by an agresrasa, upon terms decided py
aybiuators. The men get an increase OF
Is per cent. IN pay and allowance OF two
deys of each month. besides an annual
weeks vacation. all with pay.
NEW TIN WORKERS SCHEDULE,
the American Tin-Plate Company has
signed Inc rev scale presented by the I'm
VEo-Es-s' International Association. Pres
ert conditions are preserved for 5,Cpo men.
STRIKE AGAINST LOCKOUT.
Following Inc action OF the Association
Of Building Trades Employers at New
yr-y II, relieving the general lockout last
gsek The Hoard of Building Trades has
retaltatsd by ordering general strikes ~
all lines. This course is also threatened
by The seeding skilled trades unless the
e:nuIoyers sEzouId restore conditions exist
ing before the shutdown, Parks. the ac-
c,lsed walking delegate. was reelected py
,he 'FIousesr1iIhs' Union by z marrow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-28
PROFESSOR
ELECTED.
Rev. H. It. Louthan2 Will Teach
Greek and Latin.
ROAD oyERsEERs CHOSEN
Judge Sidney Smith Withdraws from
the Race for commonwealth's A.
torney in York County.
Society Mention.
ROAD OVERSEERS CHOSEN
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.,

Especial to The Times-Dispatc h.)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. June 27.-The
Board of Visitors Of William and Mary
College have elected Rev. II. T. Louhan,
pastor of the Baptist Church here. an
Instructor In the departments OF Greek
and Latin in William and Mary College.
Mr. Louthan will, however, continue his
church work here.
Mr.. o. L. Shewmake was elected as
sistant principal of tho Model School.
Mrs John Christian Binns. OF Rich
mond has issued invitations to the mar
rage of her daughter, Miss Lula Bnns.
ito Mr.. j. Curtis Darlington. OF this city.
The ceremony Is to take place at Union
Station Methodist Church. Richmond. on
Wednesday. July LIST. at $3.50 P. M.
ROAD OVERsEERS.
At It's last meeting the Board OF su-
pervisors for James City county re-
elected all the present road oyerseers.
as follows: Powhatan District. Carter
Cowles: jamestown. George E. Waltrp;
Stonehouse, DR.. IIankIns.
Judge Sydney Smith. OF Yorktown, has
formally announced his withdrawal
monwealth's Attorney OF York county.
He has not lived In York long enough
to gain a residence. as required by law:
II ia said Judge Smiths friends Will
support Mr.. B. II. Evan, who is can
didate against Mr.. Conway SHIELD.
PERSONAL.
Miss Mackey Young. OF Hampton, is
the guest OF the Misses Morecock.
Rev. G. b, Wilmer OF Atlanta. Ga.
who was the guest OF Mr.. II. D. Cole
during commencement. left yesterday
Miss Mamie Wright OF Toano. has been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-28
Scientific.

THE NEW UNIT OF NATTER
The recen, discoveries made by Prof.
Crookeg. Of Berlin, and Professors Lodge
and Curie, of London and Paris. In con-
nec,ion with the newly discovered sub
stance known as radium. are known now
10 have wrought marvellous change In
the scientific conception OF matter, It Is
that the elementary atoms. instead OF
being indiylsible units, are composed ot
many smaller identical units IN orblldl
motion. These smaller units the scleh,
that the nature of a given substance De,
ponds the number or such 'oHs III cact'
Thus 100 ions in an atom constitutes
hydrogen II 200 Ions 10 an atom constl-
tues oxygen and l3h0o OF the sa arha
ions in each atom constitutes colo, me
new theory IS that. these Ions are eiec.t'.
cal and that matter and electricity are
Identical. II now becomes apparent that
atoms themselves are susceptible. or CON
slant disintegration. Chemistry mas thus
become the astronomy OF the ihHhitefi-
FAT BABIES NOT BEST,
The London Lancet draws attentionlto
a. danger threatening the psrpeduan y y !,
encourage the production Of fiat babies"
| The Lancet regards fat baby as gar
bohydrate or sugar-fed infant with q
| the tissue II further calls them square
| headed, hypertrophic infants, TO me touch
| cold, gelatinous and fabby and with none
OF the elasticity and tone OF vigorous.
| healthy breast-fed baby. II says prizes
| should 60 TO the medically perfect baby
| and not to the latest as at present. Prom
| inent New York doctors and hospital su-
perIntendents approved the Lancets atti-
| tude and condemned the patent body foods
! so highly advertised as being starchY.
| with cane sugey but no real fat, One doc
tor said you can always tell patent
fed prize winner by It's greasy overfed
/ iWiYPNOTIsA AS ANEsrHETIC.
The leading medical papers report. with
varying shades OF credulity. the author
tat!ye account OF the recent amputatioI
OF a leg by DR.. Frank Aldrlch, OF London
with the use OF hypnotism In the place
OF the ordinary anesthetic, It. Is sale
4 10 be the first case OF It's kind in Eng
land, the subject being woman SS year,
old, who had an incurahle disease in he
ankle DR.. Adrich tells how he, begal
by permission series OF daily experiment
In hypnot!gipg his patient TO test he
sensib!lity to various kinds Of pain Will
in the trance state, During the opera
tion the patient was told that her lei
was being taken OF below the knee
whereupon she only laughed. The opera
tion lasted forty minutes and Ave min
uies afrerward the patient was awak
ened. showing no symptoms of shock
Her recovery was prompt. Several case
are on record In this country where ma
lor operations have been performed Wit
hypaotism.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-28
Wlscellanoous.

NEW WINNER OF DERBY.
Close on the heels of tho big Eastern
racing event. the Suburban won by Afr-
kander. professional outsider. came the
American Derby at Chicago on satur-
day OF last week, This event was won
by the Pickett In the presence OF 10000
people In the record breaklng time of 2.3
for tho 1-2 mile at odds OF 10 to !.
ENGLISH CENSUS TOTAL.
The final summary of he census Of
England and Wales. taken In 1901, accord
ing to Public Opinion. shows that the
total population In that wear was 32,bZl,-
843. While women outnumber men by
over million 1t Is found that men CONF
prise the large majority In prisons and
a,ssyqms; The caravan M population, vas
In regard to occupations tits shown that
women have entered nearly every form
Sf lndpfsEfSs COMING ISM"
The editor of McClure's Magazine COM
ments In the July number on the series
| OF corruption exposing articles by Mr..
| Steffens and Miss Tarbell's History of
| the Standard Oil" With a suggestion as
Ito an ultimate remedy for the conditions
| thus shown up. He says the coming
"lsm'"' is not socialism. but patriotism
| patriotism of principle In times OF peace.
| 1t is ID be based on the power of indi-
| v!duals TO accept business failure If nee
| essarY rather than succeed by the use
| of bribery TO secure legislation He calls
| a brlber traitor. whether he be a cap
| tain Of industry, g Senator or a phil
l anthropist-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-28

What Wa.r Done Last Week
I'm Thi.c Great World Of OUR.
foreign Politics.
COLD MISSION s1iccEssF1jL.

GOLD MISSION. suCc
The American Monetary Commission
has gone to Paris from London after
getting from the British committee a
promise to recommend that the govern
mcnt join In the movement to have the
silver using countries make gold the
basis of their silver coin or unlimited
legal tender. ~
GENERAL ROLANDO'S LAST STAND.
During the week the Venezuelan gov
eminent was concentrating large
army for a final decisive attack on the
last rebel stronghold og General Rolando
at the city of Ciudad, Bolivar. The at
tack was expected yesterday.
SOCIALISTS $4,000 STRONGER.
Official returns Of last weeks general
elections In Germany indicates that the
total vote OF the Social Democrats was
2.9ll,Sl7. an increase of 10000 over 1899
TO D1SARAf Firms.
Tuesdays cable from ST. Petersburg told
OF a new edict signed by the Gar, which
prohibits In FINLAND all sales OF guns
ammunition or explosives of any sort.
TO DRIVE OUT ALL JEWS.
A Berlin newspaper reported Wednes-
day. that the Russian Minister OF tho
Interior. De Plehve had ayowed his In.
tention of compelling all Jews to imnli-
crate unless they ceased to aid the revo.
lutionary movement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-28
DISCUSSING
The CANAL
The Colombian Congress Has.
Begun Consideration.
PREslDEN rs NE ssA CT,
He Fayors Building Canal Even If il Be
at a Sacrifice. Because It VIII
Be Of Such a Benefit to
the Country.
PRESIDENTS NE ssAGE.
tpx Al.,oe,sted Press.

WASHINGTON D. c.. June 27.-Th,
State Department has received from
Minister Beaupre. at Bogota, a CABLE
extra session OF Congress convened for
the consideration OF the canal treaty
juno goth. The following appears In
the message OF the President. respecting
the canal convention:
ITO my government has been present.
ed this dilemma: Either 1t let's our
sovereignty suffer dctrimcnt, or re-
nounces certain pecuniary advantages.
to which. according to the opinion OF
many. We have right. In the first
case. to consent to the sacrifice OF our
sovereignty, and not aspiring to great
Naturalization, the Just wines OF the.
inhabitants OF Panama. large part OF
Colombia--woGld be satisfied II the canal
were opened. but the government would
be exposed to the charge. afterwards.
that It did not defend our sovereignty
and that 1t did not defend the interests
OF the nation. z.
not opened by Panama, the government
will be accused OF not having allowed
Colombia that benefit, which Is regarded
as commencement OF our aggrandize-A
ment. have already allowed my wish
to be understood that the canal should
be opened through our territory be-
lieve that even Mt such cost OF sacrifices
we ought not to put obstacles to such
grand undertaking, because 1t is an
Immensely beneficial enterprise for tho
country and also because, once the
canal is opened by the United States.
our relations will become more intimate
and extensive. while our industry. COM
merce and our wealth Will gain meal
culably leave the full responsibility
for the decision OF this matter-at first
for Congress-"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-28
POLICEMAN KILLS
CHILD'S KIDNAPPER
(By Aasoclated Press.)

GADsDEN, Ala, June 27.-Gus Stead
man was shot and killed IN Alabama CITY
late yesterday by Policeman N. F. Gar
rard and A. N, Barnes while attempting
to make his escape. It Is alleged that
John steadman had kidnapped Matte
Mcknight, the thirteen-year-old daugh-
ter Of r. r. Mcknight. stole 81 from her
and, 1t Is said, forced her to go with
him to the woods. where 1t Is reported
OF Chattanooga. were In hiding from the
officers. steadman claims, It is under
stood, that he'intended marrying the girl.
John steadman and Sue Harvey nave
been jailed, and the Mcknight girl has
been taken home by her father. IheFe 10
great Indignation at Alabama City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-28
SHOOTING AFFRAY
An Innocent Bystander Receives al
Ugly Wound.
Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)

Especial to The Times ispatch.)
GOLDSBORO. N. c., June T.-Mr. g. a:
Spruill the agent Of the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad at Dudley, quiet and
peaceful little village. Just few miles
south of here. was shot yesterday ana
seriously wounded by Mr. J. NJ. B. Fields.
a son OF Mr.. w. B. Fields. OF that town.
Mr. ]. Kornegay, an innocent spectator,
who had nothing to do with the fracas.
was also shot, he received an ugly flesh
wound In his right arm.
Local physicians attended to his case
but Mr.. Spruill was sent to the railroad
hospital at Rocky Mount for treatment.
AS the train on which Mr.. Sprutll was
going to the hospital. was waiting here,
Some interviewed him, though looking
very pale and talking quite feeble. which
was the result from. the loss of blood.
which was slowly oozing from his wound
ed side. When asked what caused the dit
flculty, he repied: About a week ago
Mr., Fields told fa!sehood on y me-. This rs
preached him. intending to thrash him ~ d oE
not give me time or OPPORTUNITY to s t;rtn &,
and began firing. The arst shot struck
and he fired again. the second shot strik,
Ing Mr., j. Kornegay on the arm, ne nred
the third time at me- but Captain Jones.
of the freight trains, rushed IN and knock
ed his arm up and the ball went through
the top OF the warehouse ! then tele-
graphed the company to send man IN
nv place While was being helped on
the train, learned that Policeman Hatch
had arrested Fields.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-28
BODY FOUND THAT
OF JAMES M'CANN
Lord Darlington Arrested on
suspicion Of Having Been
His Slayer.
(By Assocln ted Prcss.y

ST. LOUIS. June a.-The body Of a
man was discovered floating in the water
OF deserted stone quarry near Bonils
Station. st. Louis county. this afternoon.
Decomposition had set In and the remains
were hardly recognizable.
An empty pocketbook. several revolver
cartridges and pair OF low cut shoes
were found not far distant. These arti-
cles were identified as belonging to her
husband by Mrs. James P. Mccain. wife
OF formerly well known horseman. who
has been missing since June 18th. When
Mrs. Mccain saw the articles she OK
claimed. "Oh, my God, no has been muir
dered?"
The police have arrested Lord Barring
tom with whom Mccain was last seen
alive. He Is held awaiting the result OF
the Investigation by the police. After the
Disappearance OF Mr. McGann Bar,rinstto to-,
despite the fact that he told conflicting
stories, he was released. the authorities
finding no positive proof OF guilt against