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The Newtown bee., 1908-01-31
Dolan have gone out of town to buy

Dolan have gone out of town to buy cattle Burritt Osborne of Denver, Col, is visiting his uncle, c. K. Osborne.
 H. w. Beecher has a new horse. Walter Hicock is boarding one of the operators at the statiop.
 Mrs James Robertson and daughter are visiting friends in Waterville.
 H. k. Stone sold nice COW to Homer Atwood recently.
 Mrs Sullivan has been helping her daughter, Mrs Lillian Malone, on Pow erty street.
 Robert McBath, Granville Leeke, MT Murphy and Charles Hine are har vesting their ice crop.
 Josie Weasa and aunt visited friends in Seymour, last week.
 Charles M. Perry was in Naugatuck, last Saturday.
 Clarence Hedden has a new pair of team horses.
 Rev MT Richardson preached a fine sermon in the Methodist church, last Sunday evening. There was a good number out at both service s.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-31
AMOS G. TITUS.

Amos G. Titus, aged 70 years and seven months, died on Saturday at the home of his son, Walter Titus. The funeral took place Monday afternoon, Rev H. K. Smith officiating. The bur ial took place on Tuesday at Dover Plains, N. Y. Funeral Director Thom- as had the arrangements in charge.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-31
AT HALPINE'S WAREHOU SEE.

] Business is booming at the tobacco
 warehouse of J. Stuart Halpine, where a large force of men are at work under the superintendence of R. H. Zeiner and Joseph Drapeau. Mir Halpine has bought the crops of the following gen tlemen: B. Noble Bennitt, J. B. .Mer- win, D. B. Brewer, Jacob Peechski, l Thomas Weyloski, W. B. Davidson, Mrs Haskell, Fred M Straight, T. F. Beeh- Ter, John D. Clark, George Dodd, ". 70. Page, John Chuncha, James Frizzell, John Teskewie, Lehman Peet, John Bonjoura, J. F. McEwen, John Flynn, Thomas Kimlin, c. R. Jones, John Carlson, ILL. Wanzer, Charles Chap in, Hans Ahlstrom, Ackley, Hatch & Marsh, Don c. Peet, Will Carroll, 0. H. Gardner, Fred Anderson, Carl Mann. Mrs J. A. Giddings, Willard B. Dorwin, l w. c. Johnson, Philip Brown, Philetus Sturges, James Dodd, Charles F. Chase, George B. Ackley, Squires & Feeney, s. Anderson, John A. Warehouse, w. Kus- tosi, Andrew Bennettr Straight & Grace, Otto Anderson, Stanley Kustosi, Stephen c. Beach, c. B. Marsh & Son, |S. c. Beach, agent, Frank B. Straight, Emil Erickson, John M. Hine, c. L. Camp, and Otis Benedict.
 Henry Kinney, who suffered re- lapse 10 days ago, is slightly better.
 D. McMahon, the Nopular tailor, has good line of shoes, guaranteed to wear and stand the storm. A line of stylish hats just received. Also some ham, some winter caps. Good values in mems trousers.
 e. E Rddlford is headquarters fer correct and satisfactory work in watch and clock repairing
 Watch and clock repairing promptly attended to at the store of M. w. Hill
 For refreshing glass of soda water with puresvrupS call at the drug store of Albert EvittS.
 When driving into New Milford to trade, the sheds at the store of Ackley, Hatch & Marsh will be found conven- tent, while this firms large stock of groceries, meat and feed will be found attractive to economical buyers.
 F. E. Soule has the sole agency for New Milford for the Buck Cigar.
 Druggist w. N. Noble is offering a complete line of the famous Wallace confections.
 R. w. L. Wendt, the jeweler, is located in the Andrews block, opposite the Bank building.
 It will interest you to call and see those white feeced lined robes at the store of Frank Evitts. They are just the thing for zero weather.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-31
HIRAM s. BARNES.

The funeral of Hiram S.Barnes took place on Saturday afternoon from the home of his brother, Senator An drew c. Barnes, Rev F. A. Johnson officiating. He died at Marceline. Mo. A wife, two sons, and two brothers, Senator A. G. Barnes of this town, Selectman George A. Barnes of Sher- man, survive him. The burial was in Sherman.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-31
SECRET SOCIETY NOTES.

A meeting of Palm Rebekah lodge will be held on the evening of Febru- ary 5. Members are requested to be present for the drill.
 In the list of names of members of Good Shepherd lodge l. o. o. F., who attended the meeting of Progressive lodge of Danbury on January 20, that of August Peelstrom, the popular clerk at the store of Hatch & Dewey, was omitted.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-31
: Weak Kidneys

Weak Kidneys. surely point to weak kidney Stomach. find their weakness, not in the organ itself. but in the nerves that control and guide and strengthen them. Dr. shoop's Restorative is . medicine specifically prepared to reach tbese controlling nerves. To doctor the Kidneys alone. is futile. It is 8 waste of time. and of money as well.
 If your back aches or is weak. if the urine scads or is dark and strong, if you have symptoms of Brights or other distressing or dangerous kid. ney disease, try Dr. shoop's Restoratiyea month- Tablets or Liquid-and Zee what 1t can and will do for you. Druggist recommend and sell
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-31
REV T. J. LEE BREACHES TO STU DENTS OF VASSAR COLLEGE.

REV T. J. LEE BREACHES TO STU-
 DENTS OF VASSAR COLLEGE.
 Rev Timothy J. Lee preached on Sunday to the students and faculty of Vassar college, having about 1000 peo- pie in his audience. MT Lee had for his theme, Immortality" and held the great audience spellbound by his eloquence.
 AMONG THE TOBACCO PACKERS.
 Michael Kelly delivered his tobacco, last week to James F. Morrissey of Gaylordsville. He received l5c.
 Vincent Sterling has force of 57 men asserting the tobacco crop of Hen- ry Adams. The crop of Morris Clark on the Bristol place has already been put into cases for MT Clark at the Sterling warehouse. He has contracted to assort crops for other farmers.
 Vincent Sterling will assort at his warehouse the tobacco crops of E. A. Wildman, Edward Northrop and Fred erick Richmond. "}N -.
 W. E. Page of Kent has sold his crop of tobacco to Sperry Brothers of Marketable. -4 .~.r
 W. K. Stone ana F. s. Peet of Kent have sold their tobacco crops to par ty in Lancaster, Pa.
 Grandson Northrop of Bridgewater has sold his crop of tobacco to F. H. Graham.
 John Garrity and Michael Pickett of Roxbury have sold their crops of tobac- co to F. H. Graham. Both gentlemen say they will raise no more tobacco. Mir Graham says MT Garrity is one of the best handlers in the country. One never gets any rubbish in his crop.
 Arthur Joyce of New Fairfield has sold his tobacco crop to F. H. Graham.
 The Carpenters Union will have a lance in Mygatt's hall, Friday even- ng, February z.
 Henry Camp of Southville has sold lis crop of tobacco to F. H. Graham. Mr Graham called this the finest crop le had come a,ross, this year. ;
 J. N. Flynn delivered his crop of to- ,lec), Tuesday, at J. Stuart Halpine's , hop fIt was the 69th crop MT Halpine lad taken in this year. |
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-31
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
 NOTES.

The Young Ladies' Mission Circle will meet with Miss Gertrude Riddi- ford, this week Thursday evening, Jan uary 30. '"Gloria Christi" page 107 to 125. ...
 The offering next Sunday, February 2, will be for the Congregational Edu- cation Society, and Rev Edward s. Tead. of Boston, secretary of that So- ciety, will occupy the pulpit on that day.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-31
Southbury.

NEWS AS OUR SCRIBE FINDS IT. Born, January 20, daughter to MT and Mrs A. H. Wilson.
 Rev Wallace Nutting and Andrew
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-31
MRS w. H. EDMONDS.

W. N. Noble was in Boston, Mass, Monday, to attend the funeral of Mrs W. H. Edmonds, sister-in-law. Mrs Edmonds died on Friday night, leaving a husband and one son. The burial was in the Woodlawn cemetery in New York. |
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-31

Sunday in town. i C. M. Beach IS confined to his house with an attack of the grip. D...
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13

highly esteemed by all of this city.
The groom, the son of Rev. ]. H. C.
Redd, endeared himself to the people
as pastor
At $50 p. m. Miss Ariana Spaulden
played the beautiful wedding march.
The bridesmaids and groomsman en-
tered. followed by the mother of the
bride on the arm of the groom. The
bride followed leaning on her fathers
arm.
The bride was dressed in white
silk and beautiful bouquet of Cali.
fornia carnations. The groom was in
evening dress. The father gave the
bride away.
Many were present and many were
the useful presents from those out of
the city as well as those here.
The young couple will make Havre
their home for the present, as he is
employed on the Great Northern rail.
way.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13
GRAND JUNCTION, COLO.

Mr.. Charleston is very ill
Miss NJ. Smith was taken very III
Thursday evening. but is better.
Mr.. Clark Hines is rapidly .mproy-
ing
Mr.. Conoway Is again with us TO
stay, after being absen, from the city
three months.
The engagement has been onnounc.
ed OF Mr.. Monroe Miller TO Miss Eliza.
beth Hayden. March 10th.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Brunnell while on
their bridal tour stopped over to see
their friend. Miss Anna Newman. who
entertained at a party Thursday even.
ing In honor OF the distinguished
guests. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. r. p.
Langon. Misses Edna and Bessie
Price,
Mrs. T. p Longon entertained the
Carnation Art club Wednesday. Mrs
7. Brunnell being the guest of the
club After the business meeting the
hostess prepared an elegant luncheon
Friday Miss d. Newman and Mrs
T. p. Langon accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Brunnell sightseeing. which
they enjoyed very much and left Fri.
day eve at p. m. for Colorado
Springs. which they expect to make
their future home.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13
hAvRE, MONT.

Havre has been on the buzz for the
last week in social affairs. The wed.
ding nj the A. NJ. Il. church on Wed.
ncsday evening put the finishing
touch When the pastor united in
marriage Miss Margaret Anna Allsup
and Mr.. P. C. Redd 1t was more than
passing note owing to the high con.
nection OF the contracting parties
The bride, the daughter Of Thomas
Allsup. sargent U. S. A.. retired. is
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13
GUNNisoN, COLO, NEWS.

Mrs. Rachel Clark is indisposed this
week
Mrs. Hester Bryan is much improy-
ed in health.
Mr.. .'red Bailey has resumed his
duties as day porter at the La Veta
hotel
Mr.. w. B. Holland OF Ouray passed
through our city Tuesday on his way
to Denver.
c. NJ Howe is again running
through our city as porter on the par
lor car In Mr.. w. B. Hollands place.
Owing to the disagreeable weather
the Gunnison Literary was postponed
Friday evening.
Mr.. Bruce Karr was day porter at
the La Veta hotel several days last
week in Mr. Fred Bailey's place.
Mrs. W. II. Hayden departed Tues.
day morning for Durango to DIN her
husband. She will be greatly missed
in the society circle. but We hope that
our loss will be Durango's gain.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13
VICTOR, COLO.
Cripple Creek District.

Mr.. Lee Rec was visitor in Vic
tor last week.
Mr.. r. c. Y agner is on the sick
list this week.
Mn Diggs is suffering with slight
attack of la gril pc.
Mrs. A. l.. ST wart, who has had an
attack of rheuI atism, is improved.
Geo. W. Cot 'ell was subpoenaed
by the district ourt last week.
Mrs. A. NJ. Showers met with
painful accident by falling and dislo-
eating shoulder blade.
Mrs. Florence Blue mas arrived from
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13
POCATEllO, IDAHO.

The funeral of Mr.. Hicks was large
ly attended. Rev. Brannon officiating.
The meetings at the Second Baptist
church are accomplishing much good
and are well attended. Rev. VI. l..
Martin is assisting.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13
LA JUNTA, COLO.

Mrs Harris, Misses Ida Davis and
Rilla Brown and Mr., Alonzo Brown of
Rocky Ford attended church service
at Hubbard chapel Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Gros sot Swink, Colo.
was in our city Thursday TO attend
4 meeting OF the n. U. C. club. of
which she is a member.
At a late meeting Of the Allen
Christian Endeavor League Mrs. NJ.
A. Berry was elected secretary.
The turkey dinner served by Club
No. "a of Hubbard Chapel. A. NJ. E.
church at the residence of Mrs. VIM.
Henderson on last Wednesday. was a
financial success.
Mrs. ". II. Prince entertained the
n. L. G. club last Thursday afternoon
at the parsonage. The afternoon
was spent in literary and art work. At
the social hour dainty refreshments
we're served.
Club No. of Hubbard Chapel. A.
NJ. f church. with Mrs. James s.
Scott as president, will take trip
around the world next Wednesday
evening Lunch will be served at
Old Mexico. Africa, Japan. Germany
and United States. Fare for round
trip 25c. It is hoped that no one will
miss this rare treat
The A. NJ h. Sunday school held
It's annual election of officers last
Sunday and the following named Of
fcers were elected; Superintendent.
Mrs. NJ. A. Berry; asst supt., Mr.. NJ.
C, Knight; secretary. Miss Bessie Yer.
non: assistant, Mr.. William Berry,
Jr.; treasurer, Miss Beatrice Tyler;
primary class teacher Mrs. W. H.
Prince: intermediate class teacher,
Mrs Chas. Lenox; advanced class
teacher, Mrs. Wilford Davis. lbrar.
ian. Master Howard Berry; Mrs. W.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13

H. Prince wa also elected delegate
to the Sunday School convention.
With the alb we named officers this
department of he church promises to
accomplish mu h good.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13

Nevada, where she has been for the
past year.
Rev. Harris is here to take charge
of Bethel Baptist church. He is as
sisting Rev. Yocum IN his meetings
Rev. P. D. Yocum is holding re-
vival meeting at the A. NJ. E. church
The ladies of the church are prepar-
ing program for Easier quarterly
meeting was held last Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Dean entertained a few
friends at a six-course dinner Sunday.
The table was decorated with red
carnations. Inc guests were Mes
danes Cotwell, Wagner, Stewart;
Messrs Dean, Faw, Rev Yocum
Ladies, we teach hair dressing, man.
touring and massage. For particulars
apply at Moler System Of Colleges,
1929 18th St, Denver, Colo.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13

Mrs. Hester Bryan is much improv
ed in health.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13

Nevada, where she has been for the
past year.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13

Mrs. Rachel Clark is indisposed this
week.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13

Mr.. .'red Bailey has resumed hi,
duties as day porter at the La Veta
hotel
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-03-13

Mrs. Florence Blue mas arrived from
The evening world., 1908-02-15
POLICEMAN At
RISK OF HIS LIFE
SAVES TWO MEN
Heflin Pulls Them Out of
Hole Where They Were
Overcome by Gas.

John Revelo. of No. 491 Lincoln road
and John Johaza. Of No. AS Lefrerts
avenue, had narrow escape from
death by asphyxiation to-day in the
bottom OF hole they were digging for
a cesspooi at No. 40 Rutland road
Flatoush. They owe their lives to the
resourcefuness OF Policeman Hehin,
who risked hts own to save them.
The men had dug the hole to a depth
Of twenty feet They had an assistant
on the ground above who was drawing
the dirt UP with a bucket. This as
sistant. with rare perspicacity. had re-
moved the ladder by which Reveio and
Johaza had descended into the hole and
hidden 1t behind barn.
pick Revelo was welding pun ctured
Gas pipe and the hole began to fill
up with the poisonous fumes They
yelled TO their assistant to lower the
ladder. Instead he ran TO look for a
policeman. After long search he
found Hehu. When the policeman
reached the scene both Revelo and
Johaza were unconscious. The intelli-
gent assistant had forgotten where he
had put the ladder.
Hetin grabbed the rope, 10 one end
OF which hood was attached for the
bucket. He Lowered II into the hole and
by great good luck entangled the hook
in Revelo's clothing and holsted IT to
the surface. BY that time the assistant
had found the ladder and he arrive d
with II on the run.
The policeman lowered the ladder into
the mole. tied a handkerciet around his
face and Went down after Joaaza- Ii
was well FOR Jo"aLa LIat Helm ~ a
strong man. for the gas odor was over
poHeGInS. Nevertheless the poncema
got to the surface with the uncon-
scIous laoorer.
Helm, who was all in, asked one OF
the persons vino had been attracted by
his la bors to telephone TO Kings County
Hospital for an ambulance. The doctor
who responded to the call succeeded in
reviving Revelo. but had to take .Jo-
haza TO the hospital for treatment.
Heffin was able 10 GO back on post az
ter the doctor had fixed him up with a
s.!mulant.
The evening world., 1908-02-15
RUMOR THAT SHAH
HAS BEEN KILLED
Ruler of Persia Had Antago-
nized People-Assassination
Report Unconfrmed.

VIENNA. Feb. ia report is in cir.
culation here that the Shah of Persia
mas been assassinated
No confirmation of the report ia OBJ
talnable in any quarter.
LONDON, Feb. l5-No crede,os
whatever is attached here to the re.
ports from Vienna that the Shah of
Persia had been assassnated. The
Charge dAffaires Of the Persian Lega.
ton In London declared to-day that
there was no ground for apprehension
and that II anything had happened to
the Shah the Legation undoubtedly y
would have been notified
A telegram received here from Paris
says the Persian Minister to France
received several kilograms from Teher-
an last night on ordinary business, and
that no mention was made of any incl
dent that could have occasioned the
rumor.
Only a few months ago the Shah, al
ter giving mis- people a constitution and
a parliament antagonized them by in.
s.s,lng upon the parliament voicing hi,
will. For time there was something
like a state OF civil war In Teheran. the
capital. The Government had previously
been an absolute monarchy.
The evening world., 1908-02-15

F. V W. Rossiter, vice-president and
general manager Of the New York Cen
tral Railroad. and an executor of the
Cornelu. Vanderbilt estate, declares the
statement made by Mrs. Hetty Green
ir Boston that the road Is her debtor
for a large amount OF borrowed money
is untrue.
Mrs Green said further that the ia
nous collection OF Vanderbilt jewelry
belonging to the Cornelius Vanderbilt
family was recently offered to her as
security for large loan. She said also
that she let Harry Payne Whitney have
81 coo, 600 during the recent panic.
1t Is both absurd and ridiculous
said Mr.. Rossiter. regarding the alleged
efforts o. the New York Central to bor-
row from Mrs. Green The New York
Central directors have never TO my
hnowl edge applied either to Mrs. Green
or to the Chemical National Bank,
for a loan. l am pretty sure l would
lave known 1t had such been the case.
Neither has the Vanderbilt estate
applied TO Mrs Green for financial aid y
continued Mr. Rossiter emphatically. Il
can hardly believe that Mrs. Green has
been quoted correctly. The statement
seems 10 be too absurd"
Regarding the attempt to give the
Vanderbilt jewels for big loan, Mrs
Elliott F. Shepard. of No. l6 East Nine
ty-sixth street. a sister OF the late Cor
nelius Vanderbilt. said:
The statements credited TO Mrs
Green which have to do with the Van
derbilt estate are absurd. / cannot be-
l!eve she was quoted correctly. Mrs
Vanderbilt, my sister-in-law. would not
seck to raise money in that way. These
staten ents are surprising and incredible
70 me-"
Harry Payne Whitney sent this card
TO The Evening World to-day:
Mrs. Hetty Green is a very old lady
and must be suffering from delusions.
| have never met her. or seen her. or
had any financial transactions with her
whatever.
HARRY PAYNE WHITNEY"
The evening world., 1908-02-15
YOUNG ARTIST
ENDS HIS LIFE
WITH POISON
Edison L. VandeWater BlalneS
Mysterious Girl for
Dependency.

Edison Schermerhorn vandewater
itance-ss.ooo and family tree-was
exhausted in the strenuous life.
I'm broke and she has gone back on
me-" he said to friend before he
swallowed poison in the back room of
the Hotel De Fricke bar. Thirty-fifth
street and Seventh avenue.
He had tried to be an artist.
He was a wildcat boy, that's all
III bury him." said his aunt. Mrs. Ben
ner. of No. l2l West Soventy-first
ctr.et, when she heard OF his death.
Vandewater had always represented
that he was a member OF the old Scher-
merhorn fanny of New York, and a
nephew OF the Rev Or. George II. Van
dewa;er. rector of ST.. Andrews Church.
DR.. Nandewater said to-day that the
suicide artist was e., relative of his
that he had never heard of him.
In the list OF addresses were the names
of a number of women and girls. This
lead TO the suspicion that the young
man had killed himself because of some
love affair. This. however, could not be
proved.
Mrs. Edith Goethis. OF No. 800 West
.ohirty-fourth street, said:
Il have known young Vandewater for
in fact since he was five years old.
He Is a very close relative of the Rev.
Dr. Nandewater and comes from one
OF the best and oldest families in New
York.
'Vandewater called here at 10 o'clock
last nj hi and told me he was sick
He said he had insomnia, bu; taat he
had some pills taa, would put him to
sleep. Ii wanted ne TO take some OF
tie pills DUt ! refused. Tnen he left
He d.d not appear to be at all c azy
wnen ..e sa.d good oy 20 me- but he
did seem 10 be unhappy for some lson
or other"
Edson Vandewater with his brother
lived with Mr. and Mrs W. 5. DAVIS,
on the top floor of No. go Wes: one
hundred and Twenty-third street, hay
ing been in the home for about six
months. Mrs. Davis did not seem to
know definitely much about them, say
ing that they were very gentlemanly
in their department. She always un-
derstood they worked in the Wall street
district but knew they had been out
of work for short time
The evening world., 1908-02-15

procession was formed again. led by
four choir boys in white SUPPLIES ana
proceeded TO the dining room. where
wedding luncheon was served.
Pictures Of the de Chaulnes Jewels
The bride had received many hand-
some presents. and the guests ehJovea
a rather novel exhibition OF ihe
de Chaulnes family jewels. The Jewels
themselves were not on show lheS
had not Seen brought across the ocean
from the vaults that contain them.
Ihey mad been Handsomely photo
srhpUed, however. and the pnotosi apAS
we're artis,ically placed among me leai
gems and plate, and excited universal
After the wedding luncheon, the
Duchess vanished to reappear IN hes
going-away gown-a tailor-made SUIT OF
dark blue broadcloth with long skirt
black braid. She also wore a black
bat with rum of blue p!umes about
I Snl1ns ihe guests who attended the
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Drake, OF Chicago. lJother and sister
Ray. of Chicago; George Wood Sturii-
want, Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley, Mr.;
and Mrs. ". II. Newman, Capt. and
Mrs Andre Brewster, Mr. AMI Mrs.
Chauncey DepeW, MI. ana Mrs' iiehi
DE Puyster, Paul Morton, Lieut.. and
Mrs. u S Grant, Cornelius Vanderbilt
w. X Vanderbilt jr.. Ogden Goelet
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Belmont. Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas F. Ryan. Mr.. and Mrs.
O. H. p. Belmont, Gen. and Mrs. Bing-
ham and Mr. and Mrs. Elihu Root.
South for the Honeymoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Nicholas Longworth.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt, Mr. and
Mrs. William II. Taft and many other
notable people of Washington had been
invited. but were unable to attend
The young couple will spend the first
three weeks of their honeymoon IN
the South. returning 10 New York in
time to prepare for their departure TO
Paris in the latter part OF March. They
will occupy apartments in the Plaza
until they sail.
1t is not the intention of the Duke
and Duchess to live entirely abroad.
They will divide their time about equal
ly between this CITY and Paris.
The evening world., 1908-02-15
RICH MAN OF 65 SLAIN
IN HOME AS HE SLEPT
tspec.al 70 The Evsn.ng Vlrll

YORK. Pa. Feb. 10 David Heckert,
aged e eghty-hve years, well-to-do re-
tired citizen Of this city, was found dead
In his bed to-day with his skull crushed.
Al indications int to murder Mr..
Heckert resided IN the bus ness centre
OF rhe city Members of the family to-
day recall having heard indist!nct cries
of murder between II and y O'Clock last
night The tragedy Is shrouded in mys-
tery. although rovpery is the supposed
mouve.
Heckert occupied a r ON In the rear
part OF the building. During the night
the murderer climbed upon the roof Of
a rear building and entered by a win
dow. He used hatchet IN killing his
victim
Heckert was worth about $1,000 He
was local historian OF some te and
q 4 much toward g'.lH ting sketches OF
the land mark cf hysone days. lie
was also considered an authority upon
J cal events.