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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
LANDIS' HOUNDS
RUN HIM DOWN
italian THOUGHT TO KNOW
SOMETHING OF MATRos
MURoER ARRESTED. AT
NEW ENGLAND.

An italian, whose name, is withheld
who is thought to know something OF
the murder Of the Matros last Sunday
night, was arrested last night at New
England. The man came to New
England from Montana. He was trail
ed yesterday afternoon by Lands
hounds. The dogs never did better
work and only stopped when their
master called them OF and the calling
OF was done to get rid OF the rabble
that was following them. 1t was learn
ed that the Italian had boarded
train at the end Of the Montana coke
ovens and had come this way.
Deputy Sheriffs w. L. Furbees, NJ.
w. Harris, of this city; Deputy Sheriff
]. G. Lantz, of Morgantown; Chief
Shumaker and a detective from Pitts
burg. whose name is Ferrefl, went to
New England for the man. They got
him and brought him to the county
jail.
w. E. Harris is the man who obtain
ed the information that led to the ar
rest. He saw an Italian talking to the
prisoners wife. This aroused Harris's
suspicious and by little inquiry he
had the clue which was further work
ed out by Laniis' hounds.
The prisoner was taken into the
grand jury room this morning, where
J. G. Lantz and the detective ment
through the diaphoretIc course, but
no sweat could be raised. He dis
closed nothing. He denied leaving
Murray, but oficer Lantz knew him.
An Italian was arrested on Madi-
son street last night by oflcer Hess.
He carried gun and twenty cartridg-
es and razor. There was nothing to
indicate that he was in any way i'm
plicated in the murder.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
Large Payroll.
AtC1arksburg

cLARKsBuRG,s Jan. 2. -: While
clouds oyershadowed the glass skies:
at the advent Of the. new year. the
OF all plants are looking
With hope to the future. The prospects
for them are now brighter than ever
before; and the plants that are now
inactive expect to resume operations
before the close of the week.
The managers of the plants have
received much encouragement this
week The men who left here for
Kane, Pa, have signified their willing.
ness to return II their old positions
as cutters and hatteners are given
them. What disposition will be OF
the matter is, however, unknown,
The Tuna plant expects to start on
Saturday. Arrangements to that ef-
feet have been perfected and the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
CALEB POWERS JURY IS NOW OUT
Big Lumber Mills Near
Redwood All Resume Work

employing 200 men, will not resume
for two weeks. At that
time 1t is expected that the plant will
r5n full time.
The Curtin Lumber Company re.
sumed work yesterday in full. Five
hundred. after enjoying a vacation,
were put to work, and they were glad
Of the opportunity. All of these plants
have many orders filled and there ap.
pears nothing that will hinder them
from transattIng the greatest busi-
ness in their history.
For some time hundreds OF men
have been idle at the different plants
and being. unable to secure employ
ment of. any kind much discourage
ment' i1evailed among them, as swim
ter was approaching and they could
not ascertain how they were to secure
a livelihood, But when the announce
ment was made that all men would be
put to work they eagerly seized the
opportunity and yesterday were the
happiest people in this section of the
State. Yesterday was great New
Years here and throughout the sur
rounding country.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
FIGHT ON TAGGART BEGINS
(By S. w. Press Assoclation.)

INDIANAPOLIS.
held
members the State central committee who will meet Wednesday
Of Greenfield spnts the craftsmanship
although the opposition regime will Kirby
while will influence the
selection committee
meets spirit of harmony will have been restored among the Democratic
leaders the that the bitter fight expected in the election of
chairman will Indiana hopeful of
tory in the Already number of
ddas governohp the poms-
ing whom is Carroll H Mccullough wealthy manufacturer of Ander
and w. Tndanapo-
lis will n opposition
Influential quarters it that Bryan avoe Indiana
and the ooer delegation the national convention will prob
ably favor the Nebraskan
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
Outlook. Frightening For Glass
ssPlants At Various Places

management hopes that they VIM not
go astray. The West Fork is r1nning
as usual. : s5e
The Adamstop plant has seven ap;
prentices work. ag, In the cutting de;
partment under the instructions OF the
boss cutter the only experienced man
In the department. These men were
formerly blowers, but took up this
work TO keep the,plant going. q
IssAt noon Wednesday all blowers
and gatherers of the Lafayette quit
to spend half holiday. All depart.
ments there are running full. except
the cutting and but the boss cutter
and two apprentices are at work. The
Peerless. as stated Wednesday morn
ing. is experiencing no difficulty in SO.
curing men.
But few people know, whe'' the
plants are running full, how% any
men are employed. The following, is
the list: y
Tuna. 275; West Fork. 200; Peer.
less, 1875; Lafayette, 115; Adamstont
175; Hazel Atlas. 400; opalescent, 75.
Total. 1873. The average payroll a
month will exceed 100000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

Rev. c. 1. orbach. president of the
slovak Press, Of New York City, was
registered at the Tavern to-day. Rev.
orbach came here to inquire into the
conditions here and will attend the
coroner's inquest over the Monongah
victims. He is also the representative
of the slavonic Evangelical Union.
The Slavonic Catholic Union will have
a representative here, and in the strict
translation Of the message that Rev.
orbach received from Paul Harbula,
supreme president of the slavonic
Evangelic Union, the two unions will
walk together, meaning that they will
be united in their efforts TO find out
the true conditions.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
ARRAY
or WITNESSES
AGAINST Nay
PRELIMINARY REARING
AT GLARKS SURG TO-DAY

Postofice Inspector g. M. Mench,
Of Keyser, United states Marshal, G.
D. Elliott, Deputy United States Mar
shal F., D. Hupp, of Parkersburg, Post
master A. Howard Fleming, Assistant
POSTMASTER w. H. Brand, superintend-
ent of Mails II. p. Engle, Stamp Clerk
C., w. 0axson and Chief shpmaker.
witnesses in the case ofNthe Omitted
states VS.. Glsnn Nay, went te'ctarlis-
burg to-day Where. they appeared be-
fore United States Commissioner
A. S. spates and adduced evidence in
the case. Nay was taken up on the
same car that conveyed the witnesses,
Mench came here last night from
Clarksburg about seven O'Clock. He
came from Keyser on No. 55 and went
to CIarksburg where arrangements
we're made for the hearing. Marshals
Elliott and Hupp arrived here this
morning.
The summons were served this
morning and the witnesses left on the
nine o'clock car. The preliminary hear
ing was held at eleven o'clock this
morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
Dead Horse
In The River
HEALTH OFFICERS HAVE A LIT
TIE WORK THAT MUST BE
DONE QUICKLY.

The health officers of the county
have something to look after now.
Charley Davis horses which drowned
in the river several days ago at Ever
son are still in the river and are pol
luting the water. The officers were
notified to-day by man who knows
what he talks about. He said that one
of the horses is lying along the bank
of the West Fork river just above tho
New England railroad bridge, the 9TH
er horse is in the river somewhere.
The horses will have to be removed
and buried.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
STATE MILITIA

May Be Called out to oueII Mob at
Munele, Ind.
MUNCIE, Ind, Jan. 2.-Rioting was
resumed here to-day. The police
seemed helpless. A crowd drove the
crews from the cars as fast as they
appeared. A mob of 5000 is now on
the way to the Union Traction car
harms and power station. 1t is feared
sss will be set on fire. Po-
iaeayoring TO head OF the
bslieyed that the militia
out.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
ETHEL TO WED, SAYS RUMOR
(By S. w. Press Association J

Association)
the young
White will ball night by her father
mother society set
mpaence matter of fact
and will mark her
National Capital Rumor
juicy
daughter her alleged love a
circulating stories to the ef
wedding White House before Pres
bank president is most
suior the hand and heart of the fair
that Captain Mccoy OF the
contest Of the ocknvars
would welcome
m s a ason-in
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
DROPPED DEAD
sT.MARYs MAN DIED OF HEART
FAILURE AT RICHMOND
TUESDAY EVENING.

REDWOOD. Jan. John Nc
Mann. employed by the Cherry River
Boom and Lumber Company, dropped
dead Tuesday evening in ]. S. Per
kins restaurant, He had just finished
preparing his toilet for supper and
while going to the dining room he fell
ON the floor and expired. The cor
oners Jury rendered a verdict that
death was caused by heart failure.
McMann came here from ST. MGrys.
The authorities there were notified,
hut as nothing was heard from rela-
ttyes the body was buried by the COM
pany,
The deceased was about 40 years of
age.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
Prominent Slavonic Minister
Will Be Here For Inquest

Rev. MatIn Tomoski, of connells-
vile. and Edward F. Duffy, an attor-
ney of Pittsburg, will be here to assist
in the inquest.
Jacob vrostek. of Braddock, Pa,
will be the representative Of the sla-
vonlc Catholic Unioa.,
Paul Harbrila, of Ambridge, Pa. su.
preme president of'the s1avonic Evan:
gelical Union, and Andrew j. Piahala,
of Duouesne, Pa. the supreme presI.
dent fthe slavonic Catholic Union
may be here to assist in the work.
Rev. orbach left this evening for
New York and will return to this city
..lhest Monday morn
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
DAWSON and SWISHER
GOVERNOR AND SECRETARY OF STATE COMING FAIRMoNT
FOR THE PAINT AND POWDER sENE-
r NEXT MONDAY

long distance telephone Secretary of State Cha W.
Swsh this afternoon will
here
be given by the Powder Club
day night will here
who will probably
also Carlburg will
ing audience will the big
Governor Secretary will
while they .s.t.t-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
6. o. P. MEETING IN OHIO
(By S. W. Press Assoclatlon.)

8
Ohio, call issued Chairman
the Neil
members will for the
the beginning the contest
the Ohio convention is expected that
month will selected for the State convention The
which committee That the committee will
demand convention delegates the issue be the
almost assured Chair
this method procduce and the
with him. The Foraker
posed and will fight the
early February.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
Letter FROM
Mr.. CARNEGIE
EXPRESSES THANKS FOR REso-
LUTIoNs PASSED BY GA.
r. AND U. v. L.
(By United Press.)

(By United Press.)
PITTSBURG, Pa. Jan. Andrew
Carnegie, who in Pittsburg on found
ers' day in April was presented with
resolutions referring to his great gifts
and EFFORTS for peace by the Grand
Army Association and Union Veteran
Legion. Carnegie replying by letter
to Col. McKenna this morning says:
"The war for the Union was one Of
self defense. Peace man as am, I
consider 1t was our duty to support
our government, which makes one,
mans privilege every mans right.
Pray convey my acknowledgements to
the association and receive yourself
my greatful thanks"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

PITTSBURG. Pa, Jan. 2.-one man
was instantly killed and another died
from injuries received from being
STRUCK by train at the South TWEEN.
Sty-seeond street bridge this morning.
The men were walking along the ties
and evidently did not hear the ap-
proach OF the train. Piotor Pysrinsky
was instantly killed and Toni Wien.
chfenriecku died at the hospital. Both
reside in Pittsburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

VALLEJO. Cal, Jan. 2.-Work OF
loading the hospital ship relief was be-
gun to-day at Mare Island, Navy Yard.
AS soon Ss~ the ship is commissioned
1t will sail to meet Admiral Evans Ar
1nada in southern waters. The ship
will be manned with merchant crew.
a civilian and captain under a naval
surgeons command.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
A,t.1t,nnldnd Eunn.rnI..

Mr., and Mrs. W. s. Sample went to
Homestead. Pa. this morning TO at
tend the funeral services Of Charles
1. sample, whose death occurred on
this afternoon ia the Presbyterlan
,hurch at two O'clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

.DANvILLE. Va, Jan. as. Davies
-Warfeld and R. Lancaster Williams
were named to-day by Federal Judge
Pritchard as receivers of the Sea
Board Air Line. The Judge consent
ed to the Fidelity and Deposit Com.
pany, of Baltimore. furnishing bonds.
The receivers will take charge imme-
.diately.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
Death in First Ward.

Mr.. James woodward, a citizen OF
the First ward, died to-day about noon
at his home at 21O satterheld street,
No funeral arrangements have been
made. Undertaken Eli Musgrave has
charge of tho funeral arrangements.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
.CNAAG!
COL LoREp sErlsIti s
REsoE Np oRsiNc
HIM rot.

MOBILE Ala jan, t9eliss
sand nsgroe starday ehrate9s
smanc ion day and adopt tte foss
lowing reanlptiuns:
solved that We. the coloFsd gee:
ple 81 Mobile. Ala. pdesa oaI CO.'S
tinuai allegiance to the leader
and faithful champion ne ethirt q
term movement IN The pesson Of ths ll'
Hon. frank a. Hitche1ek gst assist
ant postmaster general And We COM
slider Secretary Of IgaF Az fortunats
in securing such i man lGr. Hitch
cock to manage lis interests in the
southern states vim now feel
much more tFiendly 70 lhe; future ts
the Taft mpyement lha ~ have il
the past"
They also decided q cast their bal.
lot against any car dldate recognising
the my Whit naos osement,
~ -l.f is
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

ST. JOHNS, N. B., Jan, NO word
has yet been received OF the big Can
adian Pacific liner, Mount Royals
whereabouts. Now 25 days overdue
Carried 400 passengers. Much anxiety
is manifested. IT sailed from Ant
werp.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-It was an.
no9Sced at the White House to-day
that Capt. j. E. Plllsbury would be an
pointed chief of the Navigation Bu-
reau. vice Rear Admiral Brownson. re-
signed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

ROCHESTER, N. Y. Jan. George
Carlisle. arrested for the sensational
auto, robbery of the Rochester Rail-
way Company car Tuesday, pleaded
guilty in police court to-day. He was
held for the grand jury.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

Go TO or phone 8. M, wise for home
dressed meats and hign class grocer.
les.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

e BERLIN. Jan. 2-Flre broke out in
Prince Ethel FrederIchs bedroom to-
,,lay an ddid considerable damage to
the contents of the royal chateau of
;Belvue in Thiergaute. The Prince is
the Kaiser's third son. The. fire was
quickly extlnguished. It's origin was
unknown. / illsaI
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
contrIbutlon Eor MononaaI1.

seaton Camp Royal Neighbors of
America at their last regular meeting,
December 81, donated the sum Of $4.25
to the sufferers of the Monongah mine
disaster.
BESSIE NJ. WALKER,
Recorder.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

Charged With Stealing Watch.
Charles Huey was before Justice
cn on charge Of steal
watel
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
RETIRED THIS
MORNING AT
9iO5 O'CLOCK
CREAM OF TO-DAY'S NEWS
FRESH FROM The WIRE
CAPTAIN J. E. PlLLs5URG WILL
SUCCEED 5RoWNsoN AS
REAR ADMIRAL.
INV United Press.) -

I. GEORGETOWN. Jan. 2.-Caleb Pow
ers, fate, who is charged with con-
piicity in Governor Goebel's assassin.
alton, is now in the hands of the jury.
The jury retired to deliberate at 9:o5
this morning. SYt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

:saMARA, Russia, Jan. 2.-Chief
yBobroff. of the Provincial Gendar-
merle, was shot dead in crowded
.tstreet to-day. He was the victim OF
terrorist vengeance.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

West Ylrglnian want ads pay. Try.
one and !.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-02

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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-03
NATIONAL BOARD TO
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING
Engineers of Rivers and Harhors to
Meet in San Pedro and Dis
cuss Important lm-
proVements

The national board of gineers for
rivers and harbors, through a commit
tee of its members, will hold a public
hearing in the city hall, Eleventh and
Palos Verdes streets, San Pedro, at
1890 D. m. January IA, 1908, to con-
slider the following subjects
Wilmington harbor, with a view 10
obtaining an increased depth"
';San Pedro breakwaters, with view
TO determining whether the same
should be extended to the shore
Under the head of Wilmington har-
Dor is Included the entire inner har-
Dor from its entrance in the outer har-
Dor UP to and including the whole of
Wilmington lagoon, east and west OF
the railroad tracks dividing 1t in two
parts.
While oral statements will be re-
caived it is desired all ideas submitted
shall be reduced to writing, as thereby
they will be on record and will be
given due consideration, not always
possible in the case of oral statements.
Statements and the authorities there
for, giving the commerce of the port,
both present and prospective, and any
other facts which may bear upon com
merce, such as extent and fertility of
the surrounding country, population,
present and prospective, the avail
ability of the harbor. to various rail-
roads, it's location with regard to the
present and prospective great ocean
roads OF travel, are particularly valu-
able. Those most interested in the
harbor will do we'll to get such facts
and statements in the best possible
shape. OF course statements and facts
which tend to show the most desirable
depths to be obtained in Wilmington
harbor and the localities most worthy
of improvement are considered peril
nent to the subject.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-03

hair can be dressed high Or low, which
ever is the most becoming But whatever
the style chosen. elaboration is decidedly
the order of the day, or, rather, night.
The fashionable New York woman is at
present wearing great many puffs-
mostly false-and has the hair waved in
loose undulations. not the tight Marcel
of last year.
Fans and Gloves
Many of the new fans are very large
Striking ones are made of ostrich plumes
in white, black, yellow, pale pink and
blue. There are also handsome lace fans
and painted gauze fans with a duchesse
lace edge. oddly shaped fans wi Wat
tau figures and fans set off with multi
tudes Of spangles that sparkle and gilt
ter with each wave of the hand.
Gloves are worn very long, as sleeves
for evening toilettes are extremely short,
many of them coming but half way to the
elbows Suede and glace kid are both
employed, and, naturally, white is the
color most generally selected.
ROSALIND MAY.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-03

TINE great French modistes who set
the fashions for the entire world
Il have done their very best for the
American girl this season. And when she
goes to a dance, a ceremonious dinner or
the opera she is a dream of loneliness
The most diaphanous and gauzy materials
are in vogue. A great deal of spangled
tulle and gauze is worn, but not of the
allover variety. 1t has a deep border Of
spangles that is most effective on the
lower edge of the skirt, thus carrying out
the present craze for bordered fabrics.
A dress seen at a large dance lately
given by one of New York's society lead
ers was of black tulle, the skirt made
very long with a slight train in the back
1t had a deep border of steel spangles at
the hem and running up each side of the
front nearly to the waist line, while the
low neck was trimmed with a similar
border and softened with ruf1es of black
and white Chantilly lace.
The Evening Couture
With an evening gown this winter the
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-03
YOUTH TELLS COURT
STORY OF MISFORTUNE
Young Man Charged with Passing
Forged Check on Pasadena Mer-
chant May Be Placed on
Probation

Weeping bitterly Robert Anderson, a
young man, yesterday told his story to
Judge Wilbur and asked for clemency.
Anderson reached Pasadena from the
east about two weeks ago and December
q succeeded in passing a forged check
for SIG, purporting to have been drawn
by Dickson Brothers on William Rogers,
the keeper of a restaurant.
Force of circumstances, Anderson said,
led him to do wrong. Sentence was con-
tinued ten days, and meanwhile the dis
trict attorney was instructed to investi-
gate the references given by Anderson
with the purpose of asking that the
young man be placed on probation.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-03
CLAIMS OIL COMPANY
DID NOT KEEP AGREEMENT
Suit for $6ae3 Filed by Los Angeles
Gas and Electric Company for
Non-FuIfiIlment of
Contract

Suit was yesterday filed in the superior
court by the Los Angeles Gas and Elec-
trio company against the Amalgamated
Oil company, asking for $6S93, said to
have been expended as the result of the
nonfulfiilment of a contract to furnish
oil entered into in February, 1905
The gas company claims a five-year
contract was entered into whereby a
certain number Of barrels of oil should
be delivered to it each year.
During the last twelve months, IL saws.
the oil has not been delivered and it was
necessary to purchase elsewhere at a
larger expense than would have been
incurred had the Amalgamated company
kept its part of the agreement.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-03
FRAILTIES OF HUMANITY
PUZZLE COURTS MIND
Judge Smith Says Portion of People
Are Always in Trouble, and
Sentences Robber to
Ten Years

''Why is it that a portion of humanity
is everlastingly in trouble, when nothing
is made by it?" queried Judge b. N.
Smith yesterday, as George Bowers, con-
victed on Tuesday of burglary. stood
before him for sentence.
Bowers robbed the residence of C. C.
Maxon on Temple street the night of
October %, stealing a large amount of
silverware and other articles, which were
later disposed of at a pawnshop c. F.
Pickett, who by his own confession,
aided Bowers in the robbery, has not
yet received sentence.
Bowers asked the court to place him
in San Quentin prison in preference to
Folsom' and the Judge consented, SEN
fencing him to a term of ten years.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-03
COASTER PROPRIETOR WINS
LONG CONTESTED SUIT
Jury Renders Verdict for Defendant
in Suit for Damages Brought
Against Ocean Park Amuse-
ment Proprietor

The cases of Mrs. Maud A. Baird and
S. E. Goforth against A. E. Hiles were
ended yesterday in Judge Hutton's de-
partment of the superior court, after
having occupied almost three days.
The cases were tried Jointly, but a
separate, although similar verdict, was
rendered in each, the jury finding for
the defendant.
Mrs. Baird and Goforth sued Hiles,
manager of a roller coaster at Ocean
Park, for $4,000 each. They claimed to
have been seriously injured in collision
on the miniature road while on an ex-
cursion trip some months ago.