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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
BIC EXPRESS
FIGHT IS on
At P|TTSBURG

Pittsburg. Dec. "a fight that will af-
feet every express company I'm the coun-
try Is In prospect as a result Of efforts
that are 10 be made by combination OF
express companies TO force the Wells
Fargo company out OF Pittsburg.
The Wells-Fargo, company, however. Is
claimed 20 have an advantage in the bat
tie that will compel the other companies
10 allow II 90 continue its business here.
The trouble II largely local, but as the
old-established companies here are losing
thousands OF dollars in business monthly
they are complaining bitterly.
Agents OF the Adams, American. United
States and other companies say the mat
ter viii be considered at n meeting I'm
New York To be held early in the new
year. The Wclls-Fargo company. by us
ing the electric cars from Butler TO Etna
and then hauling it's business in Wagons
has recently established foothold hero.
Plttsburg. within the hast few years.
has developed an immense transcOntinen-
tai business Under an agreement be-
tween express companies they are COM
PEELED TO deliver business TO other COM
panies at tho nearest connecting point.
With the old companies in Pittsfurg this
formerly was Butler OF Shenandoah. Pa.
The commission on this business was con-
siderable. IL was growing fast when the
Wells Fargo who have been trying 10
get into this city Tor years. evolved tho
trolley arrangements.
Now an business offered To any OF the
old companies must be delivered 10 the
Wells Fargo company in this city. II is
charged that the Wells-Fargo company
cannot give prompt service by its pres
ent arrangement.
The offending company. however. has a
club that will be used with effect IL has
the only trans-continendsi service. and Is
in a position, II forced out of Pittsburg. 10
retaliate at other points. Unless a COM
promise is effected there is prospect of
change on routing systems that will
extend all over the country.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
KNOCKED MAN DOWN
WITH A CRUOIFIX

New York. Dec. 26.-While the family
OF Joseph Kundensen OF williamsburg
and his two boarders, Anthony Romin-
sky and Joseph Hanay, were worshipping
before wax figure OF the infant Jesus
early yesterday morning. two countrymen.
Max Seaman and George Heiks, dressed
as ragamuffins, wearing Polish shepl
herds costume and carrying crucihxes.
appeared.
The men wanted to celebrate Christ
mas. too. When Kundensen tried TO eject
them he was hit over the head with one
OF tho cruciflxes and sustained a con-
cussion OF the brain. A general fight ex-
tended to the sidewalk and when the
reserves arrived from the Bedford avenue
station Seaman was insensible.
The police arrested Roninsky and
Hanay on charge of felonious assault.
Kundcnsen was removed to the Eastern
District hospital The two men who had
been the cause of tho fight were taken
home. Rominsky and Hanay were ar
raigned In the Lee avenue police court
and paroled pending hearing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
ATTACKS RaSE's STANDING

New York Dec. 2C-Quick action has
been taken in tho matter OF the standing
OF Ralph Rose. the former Michigan ath-
lete. whose amGteurfsm was impugned In
a speech delivered by DIR. David Starr
Jordan, President of Leland Stanford. Jr.,
University. Saturday last before the Occi-
dental College DIR. Jordan's remarks,
which were a sweeping and general con-
demnatlon of the conduct of college sport
at the present time, embraced among
other instances Michigan.
Michigan has hired professionals. such
as Ralph Rose" was one sentence.
President Sullivan OF the A. A. u. yes
terday gave DIR. Jordan an opportunity
To prove at least this part OF his state
meE;s when he sent letter to S. II.
Piexotto, president OF the Pacific associa-
ton of tho A. A. L., asking Mr. Peixot-
TO to call upon Mr.. Jordan ',and II he
give enough evidence TO satisfy your CON-
mittee, they by all means cancel Rose s
registration card" This action is taken
because Rose lis now registered an ANA
teur, and Is regarded as sure to be one
OF the American team for the Olympic
games Rose is the only person mentioned
by DIR Jordan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
EVANS FLEET DRESSED
IN XMAS GREENS

Port OF Spain. Trinidad. Dec c6-The
American battleship fleet. at anchor I'm
the harbor here, presented beautiful
sight yesterday.
Each of them. i'm celebration of the an
niversary. was decorated with Christmas
green's. from masthead TO water line The
decorations. however, did not consist of
the frs, hemlocks and sprqces. the ever
green's of the North, but of the tropical
palms and bamboos, which added touch
OF strangeness to the sight as viewed
by some on the warships.
The day was one OF jolification among
officers and men. There were Christmas
trees in the ward rooms OF all the ships
bearing gifts for the officers from wives
children, other relatives. sweethearts and
friends to show that, though many miles
from home. they were not forgotten.
Most OF the gifts were presented while
the ships were In Hampton Roads, with
the understanding that the packages were
not TO be opened until Christmas day.
Considerable sport was furnished by
races OF boat crews from the various
battleships. The race for dinghies was
won by a crew from the Louisiana, while
representatives OF the Kansas proved VIC
torious i'm the race for officers. In addi-
ton TO the races, comic athletic contests
were held on all the ships. and there were
numerous boxing contests.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
FAMILY REUNION
At WHITE HOUSE
CHRISTMAS DAY

Washington, Dec. 26.--There was a re-
united family at the White House last
night. when the president and Mrs. Roose-
Welt and all their children sat down TO
dinner In the state dining room. Theo-
dore Roosevelt. Jr.. was home from Har-
ward. and Kermit and Archibald. who are
students at the Groton school, were there
also Mrs. Nicholas Longworth who was
Miss Alice Roosevelt, had recovered suffi-
ciently from her recent operation for
appendicitis to be present Congressman
Longworth and Miss Ethel and Quentin
Roosevelt completed the family party.
Fat. juicy possum, parboiled and baked
brown. with sweet potatoes was one OF
the dishes on the table, aud. OF course,
there was the conventional turkey The
dinner was informal In every respect
Christmas at the White House was
celebrated I'm the real holiday spirit. Fol-
lowing custom, there was a distribution
of gifts in the library. Mrs. Longworth
was up and about for the first time since
her operation. and her presence put every
body in good spirits.
There was no big Christmas tree. but
Quentin Roosevelt. the youngest OF the
family. had made up his mind that time
honored custom should be observed, 40 he
had obtained a tree OF his own and had
decorated II surreptitiously I'm his bed
room with the assistance OF his brother
Archie. When the general distribution of
gifts was over, Quentin sprung his sur
prise and had special distribution of
Christmas presents.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
DOCTOR KILLS
WIFE At DINNER;
CRIES ACCIDENT

Hyde Park. Mass. Dec. 26.--Dr. Walker
II. Amesbury OF Milford shot and in
stantly KILLED his wife. Anna. a teacher OF
music in Roanoke College, Danville, Va,
as the family were sitting down TO their
Christmas dinner at the home OF Mrs?
Jennie Rees. Mrs. Amesbury's mother. at
220 Metropolitan avenue. here yesterday
DR.. Amesbury was placed under arrest
Immediately after the shooting
Mrs. Amesbury had come from Virginia
To pass the holidays with her sons, WAL
ter X. Amesbury, Jr., and Ira r. Ames-
bury. who live with their grandmother.
Mrs Rees.
DIR. Amesbury came from Milford. where
he has practlced for some time, 90 the
Christmas festivities with the family Ac-
cording TO the police, Or. Amesbeiry fred
two shots, both OF which took effect IN
Mrs Amesbury's right side. Her death
was almost instantaneous.
After his arrest DR. Amesburv declared
that the shooting was accidental He
would not make any further statement
Mrs Amesbury was 40 years OF age and
a native of Kentucky. Since her mar
iiage TO DR.. Amesbury they had lived at
different times I'm Kingston ana Duxbury.
Mass. and Corsician, Tex Some time
80 Mrs. Amesbury went TO Virginia and
began teaching music in Roanoke Col
lege. She was an accomplished vocalist.
DR.. AmeSbury is ~ years OF age He
was formerly surgeon in the British
army, stationed I'm jamaica
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26

.SRRUBB WINS EASILY
IN 5-CORNERED RACE

Alfred shrubb. the English champion
runner. easily won his race for five miles
at the Sabin street grounds. Pawtucket.
yesterday against Frank Kanaly and
Tom Myers OF Boston and making the
distance in 25 minutes 81 seconds. while
the worlds record for the distance is "a
minutes 33 seconds.
His opponents went two and n half
miles apiece. yet with this handicap of
goins the entire FIVE miles Shribh finish
ed his jaunt as fresh as a daisy and the
last lap astonished the large crowd OF in
tcrested spectators by unwindiug a burst
OF speed that brought out cheers.
Kanaly undertook 20 go the first half
OF the trip and he and Shrubb got an
even start. Lieut. sweet OF tho police de-
partment firing the signal gun for the
start. Shrubh easily took tho lead and
kept. II. gradually drawing ahead. Ny
ers came IA fresh al the half. but Shrubb
kept his lead and before the end OF the
FIVE miles had Increased his lead
The track was heavy and muddy the en-
tire distance about the field. but the
plucky English champion ran with free
and easy stride and was cheered 10 the
echo when In the last lap he sprinted for
the finish line with wonderful burst Of
speed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
BOYNTON READY
FOR EXPLORATION

Boston, Dec. 26.--(,eorge Melville Eoyu-
ton, scientist an6 soldier. who Is organ
izng an expedition TO explore the wllds
Of South America, has nearly completed
his psps.
Mr.. Boyntou is TO have Hollis Bur-
CESS. well known as yachtsnan ana
the son OF the famous yacht designer. as
second i'm command Mr.. Burgess will
hold tho title OF right command
The captain will be Capt Frederick
Denham West, widely known as a navi-
gator and who has been a member OF
several OF the leading expeditions. John
vessey Colc.ough. son OF the late Judge
Colclough OF New York will be second
officer and Howard King Parker OF Bos-
ton will be third officer.
Gloucester fishing vessel has been
obtained and will be rechristened THE
Discovery" Tho boat. which Is OF 1S5
gross tons, will be overhauled and many
changes made. in order that Il may meet
the purposes OF the expedition as well
as accommodate the members OF Mr.
Boyntoh's party and the crew.
There will be. In all. about 35 to sail on
The Discovery. and In addition to the
crew will include men who desire to make
the voyage with the same motive as the
leader
In the party there will, be botanists.
mineralogists. ethnologists. taxidermists
and photographers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
ACTRESS CHARGES
THEFT OF JEWELS

New York, Dec. 2s.-Arthur ID. Walk n
young man who has been well known
around the fashionable hotels for several
years, was arrested this week in Toron-
TO. Canada charged with stealing $500
worth of jewelry from Beatrice Brevaine.
who obtained n divorce from her In Mo-
IIeld's company
Since then she has been the wife .
Emil Dreyfus, q Broadway lace importer.
who obtained a divorce fro mhcr In No
vember OF last year.
Walk waived extradition in Canada and
arrived here early yesterday. He was ar
raigned in the West Side court and was
held for the court OF general sessions in
5000 bail lie went TO jail in default.
Walks father, who is said 10 be xich
coal oItrator of western Pennsylvania,
was in court and said that he would ar
rs nge bail for his son.
Beatrice Brevaine got the warrant for
Walks arrest a week ago. She declares
that she was robbed last June I'm hotel
on Central Park West, where che went
with Walk after meeting him In a restau-
rant. Sine had in chatelaine bag a dia-
mond ring valued at $500 and other jew
olry. She left the room for a moment
and wher she returned Walk and the
jewelry were gone. a week ago she learn
ed that he was in Canada and got the
warrant for his arrest.
The divorce proceedings OF Drsyfus at
tractcd much attention "A year ago. Emil
Dreyfus met Beatrice Brevaine when she
was with Anna Held i'm 190l-l902 and was
married to her on Jan. IL. 1902 Dreyfus
brought suil for divorce and Mrs. ORGY
fus brought counter suit. Dreyfus won.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
GOLDFIELD FIGHT
TO GO TO COURT

Goldheld. New. Dec. 26.--To carry tho
fight into the federal court will be the
next move Of the Goldheld Mine Own
ers association.
A suit will hc filed In the circuit court
OF the district OF Nevada asking not
only for an injunction against picketing
and interfering with laborers. but for the
final dissolution OF the Goldhed Miners
union.
The suit is to be filed by the Goldied
Consolidated Mine company against the
Goldheld miners, the Western Fedora
ton OF Miners. Charles a. MacKinnon,
president of the local union, and 10 other
officers Of the labor body.
The Goldheld union is charged I'm the
bill with "intimid3 tion" and OF being
guilty OF "wanton destruction OF proper
ty. murder OF innocent citizens. lawless.
ness and anarchy to such an extent that
II has instituted reign OF terror in the
Godfield district"
II is further alleged that the Goldfeld
union Is n criminal society" The court
is asked 10 cite the attendants before IL
20 answer the allegations OF the com
plant and TO issue writ OF injunction
restraining them from obStruCting the
business OF the Consolidated Mines COM
pany by threat intimidation or pcketing.
An Injunction against a boycott Ia further
sought for.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
POLO GINS

New Britain. Conn. Dec. 26.--New Brit
ain went down before the Hartford polo
Ave yesterday afternoon, the visitors TAX
ing the game l3 TO Z. Stops Mitchell
"a. Sutherland 80. Rushes-Schlffer .,
Lincoln 10. Fouls--Hartford 3 Referee
Rorty.
NEW HAVEN 10. WATERBURY (AF-
TERNOON CAMEO
New Haven. Conn, Dec 25.--New Haven
won It's homo polo game yesterday af-
ternoon with the greatest or ease from
Waterbury by the score Of 10 to 2.
ssops-Mulien 26 Cusick Sc. Rushes-Mc-
Carthy II. DAILY 3. Peferee-Leahy
BRIDGEPORT 8. NEW HAVEN 3
EVENING"
Bridgeport, Conn. Dec. 26-Bridgeport
outplayed New Haven last night in the
last period. winning. to 3. Rushes--
Jason .. Mccarthy 6, Tied Q Stops
Sutton "a, Mullen &C. Fculs-Saunders,
Griffith. Refcree-Doherty.
HARTFORD s. WATERBURY 4 (EvE-
NINGD
Hartford, Conn, Dec. 26--Hartford de-
feated Waterbury here last night at polo
by the score or s to T. Stops-sunder-
land 90 Cusick IS. Rushes-Lincoln l3,
DAILY 2. Fouls-Hart, Wiley. Referee
RCrty
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
BASEBALL CHAT

The outlook for an American associa-
tlon invasion OF Chicago is anything out
promising. And now comes story
that IL Chicago falls. the association Will
try Pittsburg Some one told this to
Barney Dreyfus, and. at last reports, the
president OF the Pirates has not yet
Strengthened has face.
Jimmy Casey. prominent several seasons
as the captain OF the Dodgers. IL III at
ease. lie dii not get his job as manager
OF the Toronto eastern leaguers. and. as
a matter OF fact. Is still searching for a
berth. He docs not hesitate to say that
the Toronto people handed him raw
deal.
A "gentlemen's agreement nov holds
down the limit OF salaries in the Ohio and
PENNSYLVANIA league. Only Young play
crs are being signed. and they arc al
being engaged at rock-bottom prices.
The ''gentlemen's agreements" are bad
things-for the players.
a ba seball dopist points out the = fact
that Harry Lumley and Whitley Alper-
man. OF the Dodgers. both suffered
broken ankles last seas on, and chat Doc
Scanlon was operated on recently for
appendicitis. The dope continues: IF
all these men are in fine shape next sea-
son. however" and the writer forgot TO
put that however" in big capitals.
Pitcher Harry Howell Of the st. Louis
Browns, who formerly twirlod for the
Yankees. was divorced yesterday In st.
Louis. Mrs. Howell had evidence In the
shape OF letters found In Howell's clothes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
GOOD BOXING
IN Quaker CITY

Philadelphia. Dec. 2s.--Two of the five
battle sat the National Athletic club yes
terday afternoon resulted In knockouts.
Young Erne OF this city put Joe Galligan
OF Chicago TO sleep in the fifth round of
the last bout OF the afternoon. Erne had
Galligan groggy In the third round. when
he knocked him down. but IL took him
two rounds more TO finish the game
Westerncr.
I'm the bout which preceded this one
Tommy Sullivan OF Lawrence Mass.
knocked out Harry Jones OF this city In
the third round Jones had a decds I'd
advantage over sullivan In weight. but
he proved no match for Tommy. who
dropped Jones in the first round and made
the victory decisive by nearly sending
Jones through the ropes with right
swing on the jaw. II was two minutes
before Jones fully recovered consciols-
Eess.
Mickey Cannon OF Pittsburg had George
Jansen OF New York groggy and almost
out ~ the end OF the six rounds.
Tommy Lee OF Indianapolis quit at the
end OF the third round OF his bout wi, n
Young Loughrey. claiming that he had
been hit low. and Percy Cove OF Seattle
defeated lid Beebe.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
.1EMACEO WINS
XMAS HANDICAP

New Orleans. La. Dec. e6.-The
Christmas handicap. which was the fea-
ture of the racing at the City Park. pro-
duced ono Of the most stirring finishes
OF the present racing season. Temaceo
flashed past tho judges nose I'm front
OF Solly Preston. one of the outsiders IN
the betting and the pacema.er all the
way around.
An even dozen pared the post. with
Temaceo and Yankee Girl dividing hon
ors with Tilcing. as favorite. Tileing
and Yankee Girl were both heavily
played at 10 .. az the talent figured
that the race was between them. At the
middle of the stretch Tcmaceo was in
the middle of tho bunch and Jockey Not
ter was hard at work on him. At the
paddock he was third and quickly wore
down the lead OF Sally Preston and by
dint OF brilliant riding on the part OF
Notter he managed 10 get up in time to
win by nose. The largest crowd OF the
season was i'm attendance. Jockey Not
ter rode four winners and one second
Summaries:
First race, 5ts furlongs--Severus. 105
(Notterl. TO l. won; Tea Leaf. 104
tBrusselD. Is to 1. second: Inauguration
100 &C. SWAMI L. TO L. third. Time
1:0s 3-5. Dick Rose. Lexington Lady
Sebado. Sainesaw. Ballat. Truro. Thur
bet. Bosom Friend, Lutte Foster, The
Thorn. Orlando, Thomas Calhoun also
ran.
Second racf 8 furlongs, selling--Coon.
10f (Notter). 3 10 ], won: Belle Strome,
I0l q. Conlim, 20 to l. second: Meadow
Breeze. 10S tKoerner). 6 TO l. third.
Time 1872 1-5. Fay. Handzarra. Fantas-
tic. Orly H., Bertha f.. Artful Dodgor and
Ralbert also ran.
Third race, furlongs handicap-Ray
Thompson. 1l6 (Warrcn). 10 l, won;
Dew Of Dawn, 10i (Notter). 10 to 1. Sec
ond: Miss Delaney, 1o7 &C.. Koorner), 5
TO ?. third Time 1:f5 2-5 woodlane,
Brimmer, Tartar. Maid aud I4avatrina
also ran.
Fourth race. lie miles. the Christmas
ha andicap-Temaceo 107 tNotter), 3 10 1,
won: Sally Preston, 9s tMartin), 20 to I,
second: Plantland. III "a. Minder). 40 to
/. third. Time 1:is. Old Honesty, Car
thage, Ace High. Lad Of Langdon. Zip
ango Alma Dufour. Faust, Tileing and
Yankee Girl also ran.
Fifth race. ] mile. 20 yards. selling-ok-
enite, 104 (Notter). IL TO 5, won; Hal
bard, 81 q. SUMTER. s to ). second; Fla
vigny, 80 81. McCahey). Is 10 ]. third.
Time l:4S 1-5. Garbrinus, Oberon, APP
probation. Monacodor Tivolini The
Clansman and Anna FitzHugh also ran.
Sixth race. III miles. selling-Agile.
H. (J. Hcnnesy). IL 10 3. won; Foot
lights Favorite. 10i tW. Gloss. 60 TO l.
second: Doubt. 90 O. SUMTER, 90 1.
third. Time 2;ll SIS. Milshore, Grace
Larsen, Elfall. King OF the Valley. Am
berjack, Horseradish, First Mason.
Elaine. Nine and vincentio also ran.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
WILLIAM JAMES BRYAN
SUCCEEDS MALLORY

Jacksonville. FLA, Dec. 26.--Gov. Brow
ard yesterday appointed William james
BRYAN OF this city 10 be United States
senator, vice stephen Russell Mallory. de-
ceased, for the balance of the term ex-
pliing March 4, 1909.
Mr.. Dryan is "a prominent young attor-
rey, only 81 years OF age. and now noGs
the POSITION of county solicitor for this
(DuvaD county. lie was born In Orange
county. Florida. Oct. TO- 1876. lie is tho
son OF John NJ Bryan. who served IA
years as state senator and afterward as
a member of the railroad commission.
About two months ago Mr.. Bryan an
nounced his candidacy for the United
States senatorship to succeed Senator
Mallory. lie Is not related TO William
J. Bryan. OF Nebraska.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
lAWSO i.MOaAN WIN RACE

Boston, Dec 26.--The 2i-hom bicycle
race. which began Christmas Eve at the
Park square rink, was won last night by
the team consisting of J. II. Moran of
Chelsea and Iver Lawson of Salt Lake
City. They covered 461 miles, . laps.
Patrick Logan of Boston and w. S. Nit
ten OF Davenport. Ia, were tied with
Moran and his partner for first place at
the conclusion OF the race and a mile
sprint was necessary TO decide the win
ner.
For third place three teams were tied.
btit after sprint the place went to
Floyd Krebs Of Newark, n j., and Hugh
Mclean Of Chelsea. Bedell brothers of
Long Island City were fourth, Charles
Sherwood OF New York and George Wiley
OF Syracuse fifth. y. NJ. Anderson of
Denmark and Il. Ruppieke OF Belgium
sixth and A. w. Holbrook OF Boston and
Joseph Halligan OF Montreal seventh.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
ENTOMBED MINERS
CELEBRATE XMAS

Ely, New, Dec 26.--Thrce entombcd
miners spent Christmas 1000 feet below
the surface OF the earth
Bailey. Mcdonald and Brown have been
imprisoned In the Alpha shaft OF the
Giroux mine since tho first OF December
and the rescuers stlll have three weeks
work to do before they can reach the
men.
Yesterday they had fine holiday meal.
beginning with straight whiskey and
topped off with coffee and cigars. Those
facts "came to light by means OF the
modern telephone with which the mine Is
equipped at the 10o0-foot level.
The imprisoned men sent the most
cheerful Christmas messages to all their
friends by this means and said they had
supplies enough TO last until the wreck
age above them Is removed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
Whispering Larry" Dead

New York. Dec 2G.-Laurence Delmour.
named whispering Larry from his
manner OF imparting coniidenual lhior-
nation that came from Richard Croker,
o.cd yesterday from pneumonia which de-
veloped after an attack OF the grip.
lie has been laid up at his home nv
East Seth street since week ago last
.Tutsdsy.
Dtlmour was deputy sheriff when
Hugh Grant was mayor. lic vas M
',an,many leader of the 5Oth district up
TO about five years agC.
peimoir is said to have prospcrc1 ~
real csfat, In and about CITY Island. iiis
friends say lie was worth about f2O,ro.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-26
CHANLER DROPS
HEARST CHARGE

New York Dec. 26.-The grand jury
has dismissed the charge OF criminal IL
bel made by William Astor Chanler
against William r. Hearst Mr.. Chanlcr
had Mr. Hearst arrested for using his
name in connection with the charges
made against Raymond Hitchcock. the
comedian.
There were several hearings before JUS
tice wyatt OF the court OF special Sos
sions and Mr. Chanler appeared as Wit
ness. Finally Justice Wyatt held Mr..
Hearst for the grand jury. lt was learn
cd that on Tuesday Mr.. Chanler went be-
fore the grand Jury with Assistant Dis
trlct Attorney Garvan and madc an eN-
plsnation OF why he desired 20 have the
charge dismissed. After hearing his ex-
plsnation the gr.pd JIxN voted 10 DISMISS
IL