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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-21
RIVAL DELEGATIONS
 SEE THE GOVERNOR
Birmingham Party Was Thirty Strong and Marched Up to the Capitol
 In a Body.

Montgomery. February 2O.-(Special.)- The Weakley delegation which came down from Birmingham thirty strong to- day in the interest of Samuel D. Weak ley of that city for chief justice of the supreme court made a fine showing of strength as they marched up two and two from the depot. They were received immediately by Governor Jeks, and ush- cred into his private office. Besides the lawyers in the party there were several laymen, among them Jones C.. Moore. president of the Birmingham Southern railroad.
 They were given a cordial reception by -------------~~~~--~~ ---------~-------------
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
WOMAN GAGGED And ROBBED
Baltimore Burglar Chokes His Vic
tim Into Insensibility.
Ransacks House, Taking Wedding
Gown and Some Money and jew
eIry-POIice Mystified.
The Washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Baltimore. Nov. 22-Seized from behind
and throuIed into insensibiity by man
she did not see, Mrs. Mary Geldmacher.
Of 20u Ridgewood avenue was to-day
robbed Of about SO in money. silver val
ued at $50, and a large bundle Of wear
ing apparel, including her wedding gown,
which she valued at &45.
Mrs. Geldmacher's story of the assault
has puzzled the police as they are unable
10 understand how she could have been
assaulted without at least discovering the
color Of her assailant. She says that
while at work n her kitchen she was
seized by the back of the neck. Her
assailants other hand was pressed over
her mouth so strongly as 20 prevent the
slightest cry for help The man ordered
her to tell where her money was hidden.
and then without giving her the least
opportunity TO answer he continued u
choke her until she lost consciousness.
She was found later by her step-sOn,
Charles Geldmacher with huge gag
OF newspapers tied over her mouth DIT.
William Grant, who was summoned.
found that Mrs GeldmacheT was not dan
gerously injured, although her throat was
badly lecerated by the fingers OF her as
sailaut, and SO badly bruised that she was
compelled TO whisper her story 10 her
relatives and the police.
The police are mysufed with regard
to the assault. although they are Of the
opinion &c was not the work or a pTOfes-
siOnal crook
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
ARMY.NAVY TICKETS.
Nearly 5000 Disposed of by Middies
and Navy Omcers.

and Navy OHcfFa.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.
annapolis, Nd, Nov 22--The Navy Ath-
Ietic Association has practically complet-
ed the distribution Of tickets for the
Army-Navy football game TO be played
in Philadelphia December l. The distri-
button began several days ago, when the
tickets for out-of-town members Of the
association were mailed. Each officer who
belongs to the association received four
tickets. while the midshipmen received
three apiece. The brigade Of midshipmen
Is composed OF over 700. and the distribu-
ton among them alone, consumed be-
tween 1000 and $500 of the tickets. The
officers and midshipmen contribute TO the
fund for the support OF athletics, and
they, Of course. are supplied nrst, ana
received a larger quota.
This year the association had nearly
$500 tickets 10 dispose OF, several hun
dred more than ever before, and the An
napolis contingent and others have been
provided for in a very satisfactory man
ner from the tickets left from the main
distribution. In addition to those sent
out through the association, many persons
received tickets from their midsbipmen
friends.
Although due notice was given that ap-
plicatiOns should be filed before November
]. Commander Thomas B. Howard. secre-
tary Of the Athletic Association, who had
charge of the distribution, has received
hundreds Of letters from persons request
ing tickets. but time is not available to
answer the communications
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
FEW CHANGES IN FIGURES.
OmciaI Canvass of Maryland EIec-
tion Being Made.


Annapolis. Nd, Nov. 22.-Four of the
FIVE members of the State board Of can
vassers Of Maryland met In Annapolis to
aay and canvassed the returns of the Con-
gressional election in the State held on
November s last The official canvass
shows a few slight changes from the un-
official figures The total vote Of each
candidate by districts was as follows:
First distTict-Thomas A. Smith tDem-l, B.l2
William II. jackson Repl 1857 John Il. D'l-
lauy lProJ, l35s, \. ). Callahan Undl, l. Jack
sous plurality over Smith, 2.443.
Seccrd district-J. Fred C. Talbot DEM. T.510;
Robert Garrett RepJ. l66ls. John 5. Green tProl,
657 George A. Bauer tSocl, s3s. Talbotts plu-
mlity Over Garrett, -
Thjrd d.strict-Hauy 3. Wolf DEM. l5.7Zj. W.
". johnson Rep, H.Sil George Il. Gorsuch tPro.l,
SIS. Joseph Z. Jarboe ,soc.l, 6E. Wolf plurality
over johnson. S4
Fourth distriet-John Gill r. Deml, BOlO; John
y L. Findiay ir. lRep). 1896; William NJ. Jet
CPrcl. SIS; Edward b. Steele tSOc). 5si. GIl's
plurality over Findlay. ll0i.
Fifth district-GeoIge NJ. Smith Deml. LAB
SYDNEY f. NudG iRepl. 1878; William II. SIX.
lProl 81: john S. Matthews fS0c} 6l3 Mudd'
plurality over Smith. 1898.
sixth distriCt-HaUey VI. Spessard tDem.) u.ZS2:
George a. PeaHc Rep. 1876; Francis B. Sap
uingtu PRO-. $50; Ira Culp (Soc-l, s53. Peare S
plurality over Spessard. 1904
The State board Of canvassers is COM
posed Of Attorney General William S.
Bryan. jr.. Or. Gordon T. Atkinson, State
comptroller; Hon. Murray Vandiver, State
treasurer; Thomas Parran, clerk TO the
Court Of Appeals; and Secretary Of State
Oswald Tilghman. All were present at
the meeting except AfT. PaTTan, who was
unable 10 come % Annapolis to-day.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
WILL FIGHT FOR BIGGEST SHIP
Advocates Prepare TO Press Monster
Man-Of-VVar Plans.

The advocates Of a monster battle ship
that will break all world records have de-
termined 10 press their fight toward that
end at the coming session Of Congress.
At the last session they won but a tenn
porary victory, in that the Navy Depart
ment was directed to have plans prepared,
but il was stipulated that they would
have 10 be approved at the forthcoming
session before an appropriation would be
made
The special naval board having the mat
ter in charge has figured on a battle
ship that will carry ten twelve-inch guns,
have a speed Of nineteen knots. and be
protected by the heaviest armament yet
given any warship in the American navy.
These plans, it Is understood have re-
ceived the Endorsement Of Acting Secre-
tary Of the Navy Newberry, and they will
be submitted To Secretary Bonaparte upon
his return to this city.
There is also upon the table OF the Sec
rotary a report by a special board, sub
mitting a proposition for reducing the
cost of armOr plate.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
win Drive ont National Council.

Newport News. Va. Nov. 22.-State
Councillor c. r. Fellows, Of the Virginia
Council, Junior Order of United American
Mechanics the organization which won
before the United States Supreme Court
in the ight against the National Council,
has called a meeting for Richmond Sat
urday TO take action suppressing all of
the councils in the State that refused 10
renOunce allegiance to the National Coun-
ell Under the decision Of the Supreme
Court the National Council cannot Oper-
ate any longer in this State
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
MANY TIMES A THIEF.
BOwery Man Charged with
TerrOrizing Countryside.
CALM AND MILD HAMMERED
Young German, Only Twenty Years
Old, Held by New Jersey Police as
Burglar who Has Raided House
Almost NightIy-Asserts lie was
Employed 10 Carry the Booty.

Hackensaek. y. J.. Nov. Pin the cap
ture to-day of a mild-mannered young
German. with a gun and a kit of autcmO-
bile tools, the police believe they have the
man whose burglaries have caused a reign
Of terror on both sides Of the State line.
Sixty burglaries in six months is the rec
ord over in Rockland County, where the
robbers operated daringly in autos, car
riages, and on foot. running the gamut
from safecracking to sneak thievery. and
securing thousands of dollars worth OF
loot
The prisoner. who confesses that he
halls from the Bowery. was captured by
one of Chief Titus men while two alleged
companions were attempting to force an
entrance 10 the barn and garage Of Frank
Probst. at Engiewood. Mr. Probsts S
mother was recently robbed Of 5000 worth
Of jewelry.
Lives Anywhere i'm Bowery.
He gave his name as Gustave Miller
said he was twenty years old and LIVED
anywhere In the Bowery or in Third ave
nue. below Tenth street.
Miller had in his possession a revolver
and a handbag containing automobile
tools, a pair Of chauffeur's gloves and &
spark coil. The policeman singled hin
out because he carried the bag. The
other men escaped.
Miller was questioned closely by In
spector Titus. He was either stupid ol
pretended TO BE- so. He said he knew
nothing Of the men whom he had accom-
panied, except that he had met them Fl
the Bowery and Third avenue for two
weeks past. and that he knew them only
as Bill Bicycles and The Kid" and
that they had engaged him to carry
whatever plunder they might secure.
Paid 81 tn Carry Booty.
Miller said he was to receive g for his
services. To further questions. he admit
ted that they had given him the revolver
and instructed him 10 act as lookout for
them He said the other men were after
parts Of bicycles and automobiles. and
so far as he knew IL was not their inten-
ton 10 rob houses.
From July last the burglaries in Rock
land and Bergen counties have continued
almost without interruption. Three houses
were entered in one night the past week
in Tappan. where 500 in cash and jewelry
was secured.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
MAD, She SHOOTSSN STREET
Woman Opens Fire on Doctor and
Hits Two Bystsnders.
Faneies Noted Physician Is Guilty
May Die of wounds.

New York. Nov. 22.-Dr. Frederick Bier
hon, q physician with a large practice
and one Of the. consulting stan Of the
German Dispensary. vas followed from
his Office this afternoon by former wo-
man patient. who fred FIVE shots at him
at the corner Of Fifty-ninth street and
Madison avenue. He was hit twice in the
left shoulder and in the right arm. One
of the other bullets struck Otto II.
Droege, a lawyer, OF 81 Park row, and an
other hit Paul Sheehan. q Columbia Col
lege student. The fifth bullet went wild,
OF the men injured young Sheehan was
hurt the worst. The bullet struck him in
the middle Of the back. He was removed
from the Presbyterian Hospital TO St.
Luke's tonight, and the doctors were try
ing to find the bullet. Both he and
DrOege were shot because they happened
10 be in the crowd on the corner when
the woman opened her fUsillade on the
doctor. DrOege escaped with a flesh
wound in the arm
The woman who did the shooting is
Ottailia Schneider. vino has been living
for the last three weeks at 2lS6 Anthony
l
she wore a bonnet fashioned somewhat
after those worn by Salvation Army las
sizes. she was al first taken for a member
of that organization. She told the police
tnat she belonged to the Sisters Of Mercy,
and had been a Sister in Germany. IN
the Supreme Court she has a suit
against DR.. Bierhoff for 5000 damages for
malpractice. The State Medical Associa-
ton is defending II for the doctor
The woman told a rambling story to the
police Of having been operated upon by
the doctor. According to Dr. BierhOff
the woman Is a paranOiac, has been pro-
nounced so by experts, and for the last
five years has been writing him threat
ening letters under the delusiOn that he
mad injured her. He got a warrant out
for her some time ago in the YOrkville
court, but says that the police told him
they could not find her The police be-
lieve the woman Is crazy.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.


Contract Surg J. MARGINAL WHEATE. from
Boise 10 Fort Yellowstone.
Capt. MICHAEL :. MURRAY. eommisssry. befor,
retiring board. Fort Riley. for examination.
Navy Orders.
Lieut. Comdr. f. H. CLARK TO Bridgeport a
assistant inspector Of ordnance. Hartford dis
trict
Lieut. Comdr f. H. HOUGH. detached Cleveland
home. wait orders.
Lieut.. E. Z. SCRANTON, detached Navy Recruit
ing Station. Denver. 10 Naval Station Tutuils.
Lieut. T y. PARKER. detached Columbia, con
tinue at Naval Hospital. New York.
Lieut.. r. 5. DOUGLAS, detached Texas to Cleve
Lieut.. ]. H. COMFORT. detached Navy Recruiting
Party No. I. to charge Navy Recruiting Station
Denver.
Lieut.. D. Y. H. ALLEN, detached Texas, to charge
Navy Recruiting Party No. I.
MOVEMENTS OF VESsELS-The following move
ments Of naval vessels was reported to the Nav
Department:
ARRIVED.
Des Mones az Port Antonio: Caesar at Suez: Louis.
lana and Tennessee at Ponce, November p.
Caesar at Pert Said; Chattanooga at Chefoo. Nc
Vember 2
SAILED.
Des Moines from Santiago 10 Port Antonio: WASP
from Newport for Hampton Roads November o.
Caesar from Suez for Port Said. thence 10 Agies
Louisiana. Tennessee. and Washington frcu
Ponce for Caps Henry: Raleigh from Chefoo
for Cavite: Prairie. from Havana for Hampton
Roads: Helena from Kiukiaog for Hankowi
BruEus from ColnRho fax SEasz- NsEsmbsr -
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
BURN DOCTOR IN EFFIGY.
Opponents of Superintendent Foster
at Williamsburg Cause Trouble.

Special % The Washington Herald
Williamsburg, Va, Nov. 22-For the
second time within the last two days
Superintendent L S. Foster. who was
last night deposed by the general board
as the head Of the Eastern State Hos
pital. was burned in efBgy early this
morning
Mayor WarburtOn feared such a demon
stratiOn and had issued orders prohibit
ing il. He viii have the matter fully in
vestigated. The police were lured TO an
other portion Of the city after midnight
by a fake fight Immediately the coffin
was brought to the front Of DT. Foster 5
residence. It was filled with excelsior
saturated with gasoline and a torch ap-
piled. The demonstration by the anti
Foster element has become so marked
that there has been strong talk Of re-
questing the governor 20 send military.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
DEATH RECORD.

Phoebe Dunchu. 1903 st. nv. % years.
Mary A. l. Stockton. 1867 5Oth st. Nv. g years
Ann Msdigan. 5JS h st. nw-. 3 years.
josie GraSs. 1871 ? 81. nv. 4 years
Elizabeth II. Blakesiee, 72l Ist st. NV. 20 years.
John Luckst, Garfield Hospital. 20 years.
Mildred Alexander. IS Nd. ave sv.. 65 years
John A. Murray. ll33 / ST 50. 6 years
Catherine Glavin. I09 Benning road. 90 years.
Louis Carter. 6l2 Broad c. sW. 60 years
Samuel smith, 3Z30 GTace ST. NV. So years.
II. Hervig. R. r. tracks, bet. \. j. ave. and 5.
ca pitol ST., 55 years.
Carrie L. DuBos. 1875 . 81. NV. % years.
Beverly Donaldson. I2l0 18Th s.. NV. % years.
Fannie Green, Wash. Asyl. Hosp, % years
Annie L. CTmptgn. go 18th 81. NV, s. years
George Barnes. Wash ASH Hosp. % years
Francis Robinson, $50 10Th s. NV. month.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
Interest shown in Bribery Case.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Cambridge, Nd, Nov. 22-Just what ef-
feet. if any, the indictment Of two promi-
nent men Of Vienna. this county, for vote
buying Will have upon the practice in
general is at present somewhat hard to
determine.
So far as public sentiment goes, while
the practice is held in adherence by
some IL must be confessed that q great
many persons condOne it. In the present
instance. even those persons who most
strongly condemn bribery, feel considera-
bic sympathy for the men indicted.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
WIFE'S TEARS SAVE FARM.
Husbands Sale at a Profit of sII, Zoo
Blocked by PIeadings.
spec.sl to The Washington Herald

Srec-sl to The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va. Nov. 22-His wife's
tears cost Clay Carr $11.ODo Recently Mr..
Carr sold Huntington" farm, the former
home Of the Harrisons for $4,000. to
Henry P Mitchell, a wealthy resident of
Rockbridge County. Huntington" cost
Carr 5000 few years ago. and the sale
was considered one Of the best ever made
in Clarke County.
When Mrs Carr was informed Of the
sale there was food of tears. Mrs. Carr
did not want 10 leave the home she loved
so well Her husband entTeated and ar.
Mitchell was obdurate, but all to no avail
Mr Carr even Went so far as 20 offer
Mitchell $500 to release him from the
bargain, but this was refused
Finally MI Carr resOrted to stra tegy.
lie invited Mr. Mitchell 20 Huntington"
20 dinner. He accepted, and when he
walked into the house he met Mrs Carr
and her fearful daughters. Mr.. Mitchell
was human. He declared the sale of and
yesterday the papers We're torn up.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
!
- oL PrIace and R3gal -


Alexandria. Va. Nov. 22-The commit
Zee having in charge the play to be given
at the opera house on December 4 for
the benefit Of the wife and children Of
the late Policeman Charles T. Smith, who
vas killed by a negro resisting arrest.
met tonight at the Hotel F1eischmann
ard perfected arrangements for the per-
Torrance.
The play to be given is a comedy, in
three acts, entitled the "Showman's S
Ward" and viii be given under the di-
rectioa OF &. D. Montier, by the Lyceum
Dramatic Club. 4 large number Of tick
cts have already been disposed of, and
the committee hopes TO realize a sub
stantlal sum from the performance.
Tie opera house has been donated by
J. NJ Hill By a unanimous vote OF the
board Of police commissioners the police
We're given permission to sell tickets for
the fund
The cast is as follows. Junius Brutus
Pllmmins. "a prairie tragedian Martin Z.
Green: Hans DinkelbeTger, a speculator.
Carl A Ruthmund; Fritz Dinkelberger,
brother Of Hans. II. Fleischmann; Johnny
JOY. comedian Of Plimmins' ail-star COM
edy aggregation, John F. Lucas; Ripley
Oldeugay. Patty's wicked uncle, +. E
Birren: Props" the very toughest. II.
Linden Wheatley; Prof O.Brian prOprie-
tor OF q female seminary. r. c. Green,
DoubIefee, James W. Petty: Patty Willis
PHmmins ward. Mrs. A d. Montier; Ju-
Llama De Light Plimmins' leading lady,
Miss Ida Breen; Obrion. the professors
sister Miss Marie FannOn. Dora, of the
Plimmins' troupe. Miss Annie Moore;
Amy, a school girl. Miss Katherine BiT-
Tell, school girls, Misses /. NIOutier. Helen
Patterson, II. Nugent, I. Moore n.
Chauncey. and Caroline West, show girls
and actors. Misses n NUgent. L Moore.
Elizabeth McArtoT, a. Moore, and Messrs.
u. Adcock, James Patterson, and Thomas
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
NAVY TEAM SHIFTS.
Annapolis Lineup for Army Same
StiII Undecided.

sum Annecloed.
SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Nd, Nov. 22.-At this late
stage when the contest with West Point
is only ten days hence. the final makeup
Of the Navy football team has not yet
been finally decided upon. There are 50
many good substitutes for the several
positions that the coaches are at a lost
70 make a definite selection.
Dague, very aggressive player, may
yet lose his place at end, as Bernard
who formerly played half back. is play
ing a very good game, in that position
His training as a back Is much in his
favor and he does fine work in carrying
the ball on the forward pass.
The position OF right guard still seems
to be open. Wright was seen in that
position to-day, but shafroth, q heavier
man, Is making a strong BID for the place
These are the only places still in doubt
although the players are shifted about tc
some extent IN the daily practice. The
work Of the team to-day was very salts
factory. With a heavy attack the strong
scrub eleven were scored against several
times
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
DECIDES AGAINST RATE LAW.
Act Requiring Sale of Mileage Books
Conflicts with Constitution.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va, Nov. 2.-The Supreme
Court to-day declared the two-cent rate
law was unconstitutional, Judge Cardwell
delivering the opinion.
The court sustalns the corporation com
mission I'm its contention that the act re-
quiring the railroad companies &c keep
on sale mileage books Of 500 miles and
over. al two cents a mile. is in conflict
with the Fourteenth Amendment Of the
Constitution Of the United States
The court adopts a large part OF the
opinion Of the corporation commission as
its own.
The court declares the Michigan case
and this practically the same. the domi-
nant idea in both being TO the effect that
the statute was class legislation and not
for the benefit Of the whole people. There
fore. the same judgment would have
been rendered had the Michigan legisla-
tuge not fixed maximum scale Of pas
senger rates.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
JUDGE HAGNER AS GUEST.
Washington Jurist Attends Dinner
at south River Club.
Special to The Washington Herald

1kd~lel 10 1Ab ha7lALAtth4 LAAAa44s
Annapolis. Md, Nov. 22.-The quarterly
dinner Of the South River Club, one Of
the Oldest organizations OF its kind in
this country. was served to-day at the
historic clubhouse. in Anne Arundel
County. The host this time was George
r. Gather, president OF the second
branch city council, of Baltimore.
Nearly the full membership Of the club,
which IS limited TO twenJy-fouT, was pres
ent to-day. and Mr. Gather had as spe-
cial guests. Mayor Timmus. Of Balti-
more; Comptroller Heffner. of Baltimore;
and Vice President F. s. Landstreet, Of
the Western Maryland Railroad.
Much interest was added 10 the Occa-
sion by the presence of Judge Alexander
B. Hagner. of Washington. who is chair
man of the club. II was the first din
ner that the aged jurist has attended
for some time.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
Father,s ReMnrd Lends to Cnntnre.

Martinsburg. W. Va, Nov. 22.-James
Taylor, jr., a well-known young man Of
Duquesne. a suburb Of Pittsburg. Pa,
charged with the murder Of Isaac Car
ter, a negro, with whom he quarreled
on the night OF November u, was ar
rested in this city to-day.
The young mans father offered q re-
ward Of Sl,e00 for the capture of his son.
1t was through his efforts the boy was
captured.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
SEEK SCHOOL FOR THIEVES.
Baltimore Police on Trail of Woman
Who Coaches Girls.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald
Baltimore. Nov. "a School for
Thieves" is what the Baltimore police
are looking for. and while they do not
anticipate they will find the name Of the
institution blazoned over the door, they
are confident they viii be able to locate
such a place.
There have been many children arrest
ed lately for petty theffs in department
and dry goods stores, and the latest ar
rest was that Of Rosa Fried. eleven years
old, who told Capt. Pumphrey. captain of
detectives. that she was taught TO steal
by a young woman whom she called
Miss Edna"
The girl was arrested two weeks ago
with three other little girls. and the pO-
lice believe there is an organized gang
Of youthful crooks whose moves are be-
ing directed by some older person. They
are now on the lookout for Miss Edna.
and believe that when she is located they
viii be able TO break up the organization
and stop the thefts.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
Negro sIayer sentenced.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, Nov. Edmund Bray.
colored. was to-day sentenced TO eighteen
years in the penitentary for the murder
Of Ellis Boone, whom he stabbed above
the heart as Boone was attempting TO
eject him from Boone's home. Bray ex-
pected death sentence. When the jury
was considering his case he gave his
watch to his son and urged him to live
a Christian life.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
Boy Is Dragged by a Horse.

sDecial TO The Washington Herald
Cumberland. Nd. Nov. 22-Howard
Kein, the ten-year-old son Of n. c. Keim
OF Elkins, ". Va, the Republican leader
in Randolph County, while riding a spir-
tied horse. was thrown, his foot catching
ia the stirrup.
The boy was dragged quite a distance,
his bead coming IN violent contact with
the ground. When found the lad was
unconscious and bleeding from many
wounds. His skull is badly fractured, and
1t is believed that he cannot recover.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
Found Guilty of STurder

Special TO The Washington Herald
Frederick, Nd. Nov. 22.-William EyIer.
who resided near Emmitsburg, this
county, has been found guilty of murder
in the first degree by a jury at Gettys-
burg. Pa Eyler killed Howard Miller In
hotel in Gettysburg by striking him on
the head with an iron pump handle con-
cealed In an umbrella. Eyler's defense
was that he was drunk.