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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Toleston-Lots 1, 2, block 40 in
second addition, Albert Barnes
to Herman L. Sasse. ....s 275
Toleston-Lot 3S, block 6, G. T.
L. & /. Co.'S first addition, Wal
ter S. Ross to Worthington a
CroXton ............ .......-
Toleston-Lot 81. block 6. c. T.
l. s. |. Co.'S first addition, Wal
ter S. Ross to Worthington A.
Croxton ............... i
Toleston-Lot Z, block 80 n, redi-
vision c. I. l. & l. Co.'S fourth
addition, Leo (. Pischek to John
r. Seitz 4OO
Toleston--Lots 3, 10, block 4. c.
T. l. & 1. Co.'S fifth addition,
Annie Mass TO a. J. O'Con-
neh -
Toleston--Lot 4, block 5. G.. 7. l.
& I. Co.'S third addition; lot 5.
block 8, c. T. L. s. l. Co.'s fifth
addition, Anton Book to Cath
crime Patterson ......... -
To!eston-Lots q to %, block Is,
Oak Park addition, John W.
Moore to Andrew J. O'Connell -
Toleston-Lots u to 80, block IS.
Oak Park addition, C. T. L & l.
Co. to John w Moore. ........ -
Mlller--Lot 2. block 6, chas; 4.
Blanks sub. Charles A Blank
to Gust Strom ............. zoo
East Chicago-Lots H, 7, Lake
Pittsb1rg ' Land co.... =. 1870
ne < 29-s7-9 John Monok to
Elizabeth Monok. ........ $3.50. /
Hammond-Lot 16, block 3, SohPs
LuviIia Beebe ................ 1850
Hammond-Lot is and X lot
II, block !, East Lawn addi-
GrunewaId ......... -. 400
son Park South Broadway, Err
nest S. Emerine to David A.
Englehardt ...... 1850. -
Crown Point-Lot SO, Hoffman's
addition. Frank {. Muzzall TO
Nellie Beers NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -
Section 1863 W-Lot 5. block l,
subdivision n Il ne Il sw a
Evert Rich TO William L Cherry
ct al Observation-Disclosures. 450
IN addition to the foregoing trans
fers there have been fled for record
I 7 mortgages, I release and miscel-
laneous instruments.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01
PRODUCE MARKET.

Butter-Receipts. 7.09S cases; cream
cries. extras, &c: price TO retailers. soc;
prints. sic; firsts, 26Q2715c; seconds
% q 2515 ladies, 221ac: renovated, ex-
tras, 25c: ffrsts, 2S4 24c; dairies. ex-
tras. 26hc; hrsts, 24Q25c; seconds. 22
g s2c: packing stock, Ole
Eggs-Receipts, 5,245 cases; mtscel-
laneous lots, cases returned 140 tic.
sasesl included. 141z Q17Ac, nrsts,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01
Primary Markets.
LIVE STOCK MARKET

Union Stock Yards. Oct. Hog re-
ceipts. $4,000; left over, 1900; market
steady. Light. $3.50 to 6.92; mixed
$605 to 6.92; rough, $685. to 60; heavy,
$3.50 to $50.
Cattle receipts, 1,o00 market steady.
Sheep receipts, $4,000; market slow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01
AS She Recalled II.

Yes said Mrs. Lapsling; my
husband enjoyed his trip ever 50
much. He says the train be travelled
on had the finest buffoon car he ever
saw in his life
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01
GRAIN MARKET.

Chicago. Oct 1.--Carlots today
Wheat, 121; corn, 500; oats, $50; hogs,
$4,000 head.
Chicago Oct. 1-Estimated cars to-
morrow-Wheat, 81: corn, 465; oats,
297; hogs, 80, 600 head.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

Loaning rates are very much lower
in the railroad list. showing that the
short interest is rapidly growing, and
without doubt we are very near turn
for the better
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

The industrials are the last to COM
plete their evolution; that is they
usually make low records some weeks
or even months after the rails have
seen their worst. but we doubt If
either go much lower than current
levels.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01
HEARD ON THE BOURSE.

Would buy Reading, Union Pacific
and Northern Pacific for three TO five
points.
The presidents message will be a
much more favorable document than
expected.
Very little pressure in the market.
Think we ought to have a rally but
would sell on one
One per cent cash was offered to
borrow one hundred shares of Canadian
Pacific over night
OF the gold offering in the open
markets the Bank of England secured
100000 pounds, Paris $4,000 pounds
and India the balance. about 100000.
Joseph says: Any early weakness
buy Pacilcs, Coppers or even Brook
lyn for fair turns. Shelters win rally
with the general market. Average
Cotton Oil
Copper and Steel Greferred are in
good demand in IdGh crowd. Think
that those sold prefer to borrow for
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

Dick Bros: 1t seems likely that
stocks will continue under pressure
and we advise against purchases ex-
cept after general and aggressive
drives have been made
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

IF s@THE NEIGHBoRHooD Is NOT
WHAT 1T USED TO BE-" MOVE
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

delivery in preference to exposing the
real selling.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

Very little pressure in the market
Think we ought to have a rally but
would sell on one.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

Would buy Reading. Union Pacific
and Northern Pacific for three TO five
points.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

The presidents message will be 9
much more favorable document than
expected.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01
BARTER AND EXCHANGE

No charge for ak insertions under
Barter and Exchange head. Fer every
reply TO nd, you pay two cents.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

One per cent cash was offered to
borrow one hundred shares Of Canadian
Pacific over night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01
NOTICES..

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMITS
SIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY. IN
DIANA OCTOBER TERM. 1907.
STATE OF INDIANA LAKE COUNTY.
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR vACA.-
TON OF SOUTH SHEFFIELD. 4
SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF
HAMMOND. LAKE COUNTY. IN
DIANA
Notice is hereby given that A Muir
ray Turner has filed with the county
auditor his petition to the board OF
commissioners OF Lake county. Indiana.
TOT the vacation OF South Sheffield.
subdivision located in the southeast
quarter tse L - of the northeast quar-
ter lne 4 OF section L. township 50,
north. or range 10 west, in the city Of
hammond that said petition VIII be
heard by said board Of commissioners
at theiy regular meeting on October
:, 1907. at which time any person In
terested may appear and demonstrate
II he sees Mt
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto
set my hand and attach the official
seal OF the board OF commissioners Of
Lake county. this 4th day Of Scptem-
Der. 1907.
CHAS A JOHNSON.
Auditor Lake County. Indiana.
A. MURRAY TURNER. Petitioner.
(SeaL) 9-7-30t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

An officer of the Allis- Chalmers co.
says the annual report has not been
completed but will be ready in a few
days and probably win be sent to
stockholders at once, there being no
necessity for Withholding the state
meut until the adjourned meeting Oct.
"a.
The official denies that the yearly
figures are being held UP on account
of the company's financial difficulties
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

FOR EXCHANGE-FarFo base burner
for kitchen range. Address Box F.
49, Lake County 1imes.-3O
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

FOR SALE-National cash register by
Capples Bros, S29 East State street.
Cheap-9-17-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

Marshall spader: We appear to be
entering a period of a more active
demand for money from the interior
although an enlarged export move
ment OF grain and cotton crops is in
progress which win make supplies Of
sterling exchange plentiful.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

Baruch Bros. and Wolf Bros. both
had Union Pacific in considerable
quantity for sale on the recovery. The
stock acted well but there was good
deal of speculation as to what 1T would
do after the floor shorts had covered,
il they were not numerous enough to
take all the stock bought to protect
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

There is no change in the situation.
Securities are evidently condemned for
a lower level. This is difficult to pre-
vent and therefore one must look on
or Join in the procession of the bears
Investors should not hesitate to buy
stocks on all good breaks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

FOR EXCHANGING suitable for
light farm work for trees or shrub
cry Address Box N-26, Lake County
Times.--30
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

FOR SALE-I have a 2-cylinder fve
passenger auto with top and lamps,
in fine condition; will sell cheap. Geo
B. Sherer.-9-2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

A buyer likes 20 bury Of those who
like 10 sell, and fhs only proof he has
s. to notice who adyertises.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

The action of St Paul stock today
has been especially discouraging to
those who look for better things
among the rails. This stock has been
very weak recently, sinking today over
6 points below the level reached during
the March panic.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

FOR SALE-Saloon, very cheap, If TAX
en- now; two-story corner brick; on
account of sickness; a bargain. 245
Gostlin street.-9-17tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

FOR SALE-Edison gold mould rec
ords; good as new; cheap; evenings
goun avenue. East Chicago, Ind.-9-21-
lot
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01
REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-win sell reasonable 10
room house; modern improvements;
reason for selling, moving. Erick
Lund, 222 Roberts avenue-9-3-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

FOR SALE-New five room house, two
water. Is foot lot &C on one side for an an
other house; good investment; just
off Michigan avenue in east end; own
offer o. k Address X. Y. z. (owner),
Lake County Times.-9-17-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

FOR SALE-A Victor talking machine
for cash. want $40 for machine and
records. 704 North Holman street.
10-1-2t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

FOR SALE-Pianos. Before buying a
piano call and see the largest and
finest stock in Lake county. Seven
styles of new 5000 pianos at $3.50. Used
pianos from $50 to $50. Come and
practice on our pianos J. M. Will
-9-1S-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

FOR SALE-Farm lands; / have for
sale thousands OF acres of cut over
land, ranging from $3.50 to SIS per
acre; also Improved farms in Michi-
gan and Wisconsin: abstracts furnish
ed to all buyers; your railroad fare
refunded If you purchase. For parti-
culars call at or address Mr.. August
f. Brandt, 81 Doty street, Hammond,
Tnd-8-2g-ln
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WANTED TO BUY.

WANTED-Horse for light wagon Ad-
dress NJ NJ. Lake County Times
Z-l0-tf
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FOR SALE-Grocery store; very reas-
enable good reason for selling. APP
ply to ]. ]. Sullivan, 1913 Monroe ST.,
phone 4033.-9-S0-6t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

W ANTED-Car repairers: steady work
wages piece work. Western Steel
/ Car Foundry Co, Burzham (aege-
wisch), In.-10-1-3t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

WANTED-BoiIermak and stack
men, good wages and no strike. K
Munroe & Sons, Gary.-I0-I-3t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGED good
gentle family horse, buggy and kar-
n nes also for t go09 y m cbe w S6
dress l. Box 253, Hammond, Ind.-27-5
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01

WANTED-Light covered wagon
state price and condition. Address
NJ NJ. Lake County Times.-9-10-tf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-09
THIRTY-TWO MILLION
John D. Rockefeller Makes q Man,
moth Donation.
GIVEN TO EDUCATION
Through q Letter Written by >on
the Many Times Millionaire In
Hoard Holding Session at
New York City.

New York. Feb. s.-Thirty.two mil
lions Of dollars worth OF income bear
ing securities was the gift OF John
ID. Rockefeller. through his son. John
ID. Rockefeller. Jr., announced TO the
general education board when Il as
sembled for a special meeting In chis
city Thursday afternoon.
For general educational purposes
throughout the country is given as
the purpose OF the donation. the larg.
est single prize ever handed out for
such purposes
Mr.. Rockefeller previously had Civ.
en- the board ,ii 100000 for the same
work. His contributions now amount
70 81, 3,OO0O 900.
The general education board appar-
entity was not prepared for this gift.
which was announced simply In this
letter:
New York, Feb. 6. 1907.-The Gen
erai election board. New York: Gen.
tie men: Ny father authorizes me to
say that on or before April j. 1907 he
will give 10 the general board income
bearing securities. the present market
value OF which is about thirty-two mil
lion dollars. $4,000, ,00o). one-third TO
be added 10 the permanent endowment
OF the board. twothirds to be applied
to such specific objects within the cor
porate purposes Of the board. rs either
he OF I may from time TO time direct
Any remainder not SO designated at
the death OF either TO be added also TO
the permanent endowment OF the
board. Very truly.
JOHN d. ROCKEFELLER, JR.'
Most OF the members OF the board
were surprised at the announcement
and amared nc the sire OF the gift. Dr.
Buttrick. the secretary. said he did
mot know the gift was to be made un-
tile hereceived the letter. Other mem.
bers did not know OF the donation un'
tile the letter was read.
John ID. Rockefeller. Jr.. remained
throughout the session oil the board.
A reply OF thanks wa sent
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-09
ThAw's INSANITY.
Justice Suggested Further compesen'
Evidence should De Introduced

ENtdercc Snouiu DC tnsfoooeeo
New York. Feb. s.-when Mrs.
Thaw resumed the stand at the Friday
afternoon session Mr.. Jerome objected
90 further defamation being thrown
on the dead" who has no chance 10
answer.
Justice Fitzgerald said he thought
further competent evidence as TO
Thaw's insanity should be introduced
before further testimony along this
line was taken.
We are ready TO submit the proof.
said Mr.. Delmas. The line Of examina-
ton was changed and Mrs. Thaw was
asked 10 identify more letters.
Mrs. Thaw's story Friday began
with the period Immediately following
her return from Europe In October.
1908. and was brought down to the re-
turn Of the girl and her husband to
New York after their honeymoon trip
IN 1905, when she said Stanford White
had called 10 her on the street an ai.
tempted 10 speak to her. She said
White attempted 90 kiss her and sff
told him she wished To have nothin
more 10 do with him. He had visited
her after her return from Europe on
the pretext that Il was a matter oi
life and death and had to do with her
family. He had told her dreadful
stories about Harry. and that to pro.
tect myself we must get him out OF
New York" lie then took me TO Abra-
ham Hummel and they dictaied q lot
of things to stenographer ABOUT har-
IN Thaw that were not true. and when
I started TO interrupt they would not
iet me and said must help get Thaw
o,t OF New York and keep him out
Mrs. Thaw said she signed nn'N'n"
M the time. but did sign a paper sac
knew nothing about at Mr.. Whites
once In response to his repeated cs
mands.
! Mr.. Deimas tried 20 question her
about some event In her lie whi''
finally induced her to accept IhaN
and about visit she received hCn
Mrs. Thaw. but under objections b,
Mr.. Jerome the ar7wers were not at
lowed.
MIR. Thaw told me. sfc said. thai
his family would welcome me-" Mrs
Thaw WIS about 10 tell what she knew
of Jack barrymore. whom she met at
q dinner given by Stanford White
when luncheon recess was ordered.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-09
LETTERS OF THAw.
Referred to "eIsekeuard who Poisoned
Her az q Girl"


New York. Feb. s.--Two OF the let,
tiers written by Thsw TO Mr.. Longfel-
low as his attorney were read Thurs
day. Though disconnected and jerky.
they breathed of the love he bore Miss
Nesbit They constantly referred &c
that "blackguard who poisoned her
as a girl and say that her name was
falsely connected with two others be.
sideh tat that blackguard' They
told OF his coming marriage TO Miss
Nesbii. and OF the row they want TO
raise"
Three letters were offered as cor.
roboratlve testimony which she often
declared. In response TO objections
time after time. are a repetition OF the
reasons she had given 1'haw for re.
fusing TO become his wife. They also
were offered as tending TO show the
state OF mind OF the defendant just
after he had heard from her lips the
story OF the girl he loved and her
relations with the man Il Is claimed
he killed as result OF insanity In.
herited In part and induced by stress
OF circumstances.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-09
OWEN SELECTED.
Muskosee Man VIII Ask Congress For
Deficiency Appropriation.

Guthrie. Feb. s.-The constitutional
convention Friday morning again De
ferred action on the Jim crow section
On reconsideration the employers
liability clause was amended so the
employer Is not liable for negligence
Of contractors.
The parts OF the banking report Gre
ating an appointive commissioner and
fixing legal interest rate az per cent
and maximum rate at 10 per cent were
adopted.
Colonel Robert l. Owen OF Muskogee
was named to deliver the memorial 10
congress asking for a deficiency ap.
propriation OF si3s.too.
n. @. Braselton. a negro. shot him,
eeif through the neck At wilburfon. l.
r.. fatally, t.Ir,
Captain Marshall Key. . prominent
o1eissn OF Smith county. Texas. was
1ally run over By train at Tyler.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-09
KILLED IN A THEATER
Governor Of Penza, Russia, Victim
:of Poisoned Bullet.
TWO OTHER CORPSES
After Taking Lie Of O1icisl, Assassin
Shoots at People In Building,
Rushes 10 Loft and Ia.
tally WOUNDS self.

Penza. Russia. Feb. SIS. A. Alex.
androysky, governor or Penza. was
shot and killed as he was leaving the
theater Thursday night. The assassin
was not identified. The bullets which
he used In his revolver were subse-
,uently discovered ic have been pois-
oned.
NJ. Alexandroysky. who was well
known as the chief commissioner cf
the Red Cross society In the field dur
Ing the war between Russia aad Japan.
had Just stepped out OF the door OF
the theater when a youth pushed his
way through the crowd and shot hiih
In the neck. lie fell dead on the spot
The assistant chief OF police. who was
standing near the door of the theater,
tried TO draw his revolver but was
shot dead by Terrorists before he was
able 10 do so.
Seeing that Il was Impossible 10 get
through the crowd by the outside OF
the building. the murderer OF the gov
ernnr dashed into the theater, nrihg
wildly. The manager attempted 10
srapple with the murderer. who hred
st him. but missed and killed po-
liceman who was In the line OF fire. In
n second attempt TO capture the as
sassin the manager was severely
wounded. The Terrorist fed through
what he evidently believed 10 be one
OF the exits. but found himself In the
ladies cloakroom. An attendant. re-
alizing the situation. pointed TO some
stairs as a means OF egrees and soon
the assassin disappeared. The attend
ant locked the door behind him. The
stairs. however. only led to loft. and
the murderer vas subsequently found
there urcof cicus from bullet wound
from which died in hospital.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-09
SIX DROWNED.
Gasoline Launch Hits a Bridge ane
Is Cspsixed.

Sacramento Cal. Feb. s.-Six pre-
sons were drowned here Thursday aft
ernoon when the gasoline launch Cy
rine struck the draw OF the railroad
bridge across the Sacramento river
and capsized. The drowned were Mrs
A. Jacinto and Japanese woman and
four Japanese men.
The owner OF the boat. who was act.
ing rs captain. and the engineer and
five others were saved. The two
women were inside the boat. and went
down without chance 10 save them
selves. Four OF the Japanese men. who
jumped into the river. drowned before
a boat could reach them. while the
Others either drifted down the river
on pieces OF freight or swan ashore.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-09
FINISHED AND PASSED.
All Amendments Offered by Mr.. Bur
ton Were Agreed To.

Washington. Feb. s.-The house
completed and passed the river and
harbor appropriation bill carrying
more than tss.ooo. 900. with sundry
amendments. all OF which were sug
gested by the chairman OF the commit
tee. Mr. Burton. OF Ohio.
A bill amending the denatured alco-
hol measure was passed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-09
Hartman vislts Office.

New York. Feb. s.-E. VI. Hartman.
who has. been confined In his home
fer nearlya month - . result sf = sur
sfcal operation. YES at his Office
Thursday for Ne first time sincs his
Illness
Douglas Island news., 1907-12-04
JUNEAU FERRY AND NAVIGATION co.
 FERRY TIME CARD
 Douglas Island Time.

Douglas Island Time.
 LEAVE JUNEAU For Douglas and Treedwel:
 S:00 0. n. S:OO p. m. e:SO a. ID. 4:8O p. m. I1:OO a. m. TOO D. m. 100 D. n. 500 p.m.
 LEAVE DOUGLAS For Trsadweu: For Juneau: S:l5 a. m. S:SO Q. m. s:4J am 1O:O5 a. m. 1i:15 a. m. 12:O5 a. ID. l:15 D. 1:45 p. 10. S:15 p. n. 9:SO p. ID. 4:45 ?. n. 5:S5 p. m. 7:15 p. n. 7:S0 D. m. 9:I5 D. m. 9:SO D. m.
 LEAVE TREApWELL For Douglas aud Juneau:
 S:25 am. 3:25 D. m. tO:00 @. ID. 5:S0 D. m. 12:O0 a. m. 7:25 D. n. 1:&O D. m. 9:25 D. ID. ON WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Boat leaves Juneau for Douglas and Tread
 well at 12 midnight.
The Washington times., 1907-07-01
FATHER, | AM COMING HOME
WITH SON-IN-LAW FOR YOU"
Society Belle, Supposed to Be Visiting in Neighboring
Town. Telephones Parent From New York
That She Has Eloped

ALLENTOWN, Pa, July 1.-William
II. Ryan, one of the richest residents
Of this city, picked up his telephone re-
ceiver and heard his daughters voice
at the other end of the line:
Father" it said. I'm coming home
Thursday morning with a son-in-law
for you. I'm in New York, and I've
just married Elwood Gilbert, of Bridge
port"
Mr.. Ryan was astounded. He thought
his daughter was on a visit TO friends
in a nearby town. He had not known
she was engaged. ara he never heard
OF Gilbert. He was several minutes re-
covering sufficiently TO confer the par
entail blessing by wire.
The elopment mas created a sensation
IN Allentown social circles, where Miss
Bessie Ryan was the leader Of the
younger set Last Thursday she left
her home telling her parents she would
stay with a girl friend over the week
end. Instead she hurried to New York,
where Mr.. Gilbert met her at the Hotel
Belmont. They had been engaged
secretly, il is said. ever since Gilbert,
who Is mechanical engineer. installed.
some machinery in an Allentown plant
year ago.