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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
COLLEGE

"Under Two Flags" the dramatlza.
ton Of Ouiln's great novel. will bc the
bill ut the beautiful College Theatcr
next week. This play made Miss
Blanche Bates famous nnd started her
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

Alderman Matthias J. jacobs should
be rcnominntcd by the Democrats Of
the Twenty.thirl Ward. lie is entitled
to u denomination because he has prov.
cd by his record In the city council that
he II an able, industrious and honest
niihic Ollicinl.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

BUSH TEMPLE.

Another treat IL in store for the
patrons Of the Bush Temple Thenter,
for next week Adelaide Keim and her
able associates will present "ress of
the DUrbervllles," the play made IA
nous by Mrs. Fiske. This Is one of
the greatest plays ever presented on
the stage. II Is full of heart interest
from start to finish and appeals to ev.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
EA0LETS.

Will G. Moody. the popular lawyer.
II far IN the lead for the Republican
nomination for alderman In the Thir-
teenth Ward. His election will follow
his nomination.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
Ale1
G.NltItl('i>

Contracts between the Gnrrlck Tho.
alter ami David lBclasco. which Gull for
the appearance In that thcntcr IN the
litter part of March and the month Of
April OF Blanche Bates In "rhe Girl
OF the Golden West" and Frances
Starr In The Rose Of the Rancho -
VIII make II necessary for the Shubcrts
to curtail the present triumphant on.
gagement Of ''rhe Wltchlng Hour"
which has been crOwding the Garrlck
Thcater for the past few weeks. An
effort IL being made. however. to r..
turn the play to the Garrlck ut the
end Of the BelascO time, and In tho
meantime present 1t In the larger cities
ana towns around Chicago. hut nothing
definite has ~ yet been settled.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

The Thirteenth Ward would have
an able representative in the city coun-
eli in VIII c, Moody, the wen-kAOwn
and well.liked lawyer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

Billy Lorimer will find ont that the
friends he made supporting the tax.
raising prohibition charter are of no
account when 1t comes to counting the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
Ra

In his successful and brilliant career
as II lawyer, William Duff l!ayne has
always had the confidence aud admlra-
lion Of both bench and bar.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

eryboly who strives for the bettermcnt
Of mankind. The play will he well
staged. as nre all productions ut the
Bush. ana Miss keinl. Edward Il. Haas.
Miss Arnold and Mcssrs. Corl'ett. Fitz.
simmons. Lowe and Davis will he seen
In parts that will please their big army
Of friends.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

The people Of ChIcagO have n0thing
hut supreme contempt for the hypocrit.
Teal reforners that are behind the
movement to make Chicago. the great
est cosmopolitan city in the world. a
blue law town.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
/6SQ

John II. Caverly Il making splcn-
did city attorney. The citizens of Chi
cago can bc thankful that such an able,
honest and faithful man IL holding that
office,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
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Adolf Bcrgman's fine record on the
Drainage Board is in keeping with his
long and clean record MS Il business
man and citizen.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
/GllA

Judge Frank Bakers long, clean and
brilliant record on the bench has won
for him the highest respect and admira-
ton of everybody In Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
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In business, politics and society,
James \. Hogan, the able President Of
the Illinois Stone Company, Is liked
and respected by everybody.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
GREAT SSkrilrnx.

i. c. Whitney's delightful musical
comedy, "rhe Isle OF Spice" which
comes to the Great Northern next sun
day, Is dream of sclntillating color
that has never been surpassed in the
history Of elaborate stage settings. As
an example of modern stage manage
ment 1t II full of all kinds of pleasant
surprises. This Is particularly notice
able In the work of the chorus, which
Is the youngest, prettlest and best sing
Ing and dancing group of young ladies'
entertaining the amusementlovlng pub
liz today. The comedians are headed
by that clever artist, John Mylie, who
succeeds In keeping the audience con-
vulsed In laughter whenever ON the
stage The show Is filled with catchy
music and bright jokes.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

The nomination of John II. Jones for
alderman In the Eighth Ward IL dc.
sired by everybody. lie was one OF the
best aldermen ever In the city council
and Chicago needs his services again.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
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la SALI.E.

Only one more week remains Of '.The
Girl Question ut the In Sale. and
those who have failed to see this great
musical success should hurry up and
do 10. 1t will he taken on the road
Marrl: 8. and 1.-THE Time, Place ana the
Girl" will take Its place for two weeks.
TO those who have not seen '.rhe Time.
Place ana the Girl" II II sufficient to
say that 1t ran for over 400 perform
nnces when first played ut the In Sale.
1t IL everything a person desires In
II musical play. On March 90 Honey
moon Trall' will b. produced, and
Manager Singer has provided for It's
support one OF the finest companies
ever In u musical show.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29


The people of Chicago have nothing
hut supreme contempt for the hypOcrit.
icnl reforiners that are behind the
movement to make Chicago. the great
est cosmopolitan city in the world. a
blue law town.
Alderman Matthias J. jacobs should
le rcnominatcd by the Democrats Of
the Twenty.thirl Ward. lie is entitled
to u denomination because he has prov.
cd by his record In the city council that
he II I'm able, Industrious and honest
public official.
~SA
John II. Caverly Il making splcn-
did city attorney. The citizens of Chi
cago can bc thankful that such an able.
honest and faithful man IL holding that
office.
~eJA
The nomination of John II. Jones for
alderman In the Eighth Ward IL de.
sired by everybody. lie was one Of the
best aldermen ever In the city council
and Chicago needs his services again.
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Democrats all over Chicago are rap.
idly falling into l!ie for Col. james
IInmilton Lewis for Governor. lie IL
the strongest candidate In the field.
Although only In his first term. Sen.
ator Albert J. Hopkins j. one Of the
acknowledged leaders Of the United
States Senate. Ills great rise In such
n comparatively short time Is due to
his ability. brilliancc and fcnrlessness.
Illinois II proud Of him.
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william Il. Dever Is one Of the best
aldermen Chicago has ever had In the
city council. lie II IN honest, able ana
fearless man, working tlrelessly for
every good measure ana fighting IN.
relentlessly every bad one.
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DIR. Bernard J. Cigrand was elected
president Of the Chicago Public IL
brury Board to serve until July 1 Mon.
day night when It was reOrganized fol.
lowing the installation Of Former
Judge \. y. Waterman and Major Ed
ward 4. BlOdgett, recently appointed
by Mayor Busse rs trustees. Robert
J. ROulstOn was elected vice president
Of the board and william Il. Wicker
sham to his thIrty.seventh year as Sec
rotary.
Chris Manner has served the people
of Illinois well Us Clerk Of the Supreme
Court. lie has proven himself to be
nm able. honest and painstaking public
official and his denomination IL urged
by the best men In the Republican
party.
The bunch behind the sunday CLOSING
movement IL that same crowd that sup
ported the Infamous charter Anything
to soak the people.
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Thomas Gallagher, the popular Demo-
cratic leader and former member of
the Board of Education, IL talked by
many as the strongest man the Demo-
Gratis can nominate for Sanitary Dis
trlct Trustee this year.
~
Judge Frank Bakers long. clean and
brilliant record on the bench has Won
for him the highest respect and admira-
ton of everybody In Chicago
%SA
In business, politics and society,
James \. Hogan, the able President Of
the Illinois Stone Company, Is liked
and respected by everybody.
Adolf Bcrgman's fine record on the
Drainage Board is in keeping with his
long and clean record ms business
man and a citizen.
~eA
In his successful and brilliant career
as II lawyer, William DUFF lIayne has
always had the confidence aud admlra-
ton Of both bench ana bar.
%SA
Billy Lorimer will find out that the
friends he made supporting the tax
raising prohibition charter are of no
account when 1t comes to counting the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

Although only In his first term. Sen
ator Albert J. Hopkins is one Of the
acknowledged leaders of the United
States Senate. His great rise In such
u comparatively short time IL due to
his ability, brilliance and fcarlessness.
Illinois II proud Of him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
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Democrats all over Chicago are rap.
idly falling into i!Ie for Col. James
Hamilton Lewis for Governor. lie IL
tho strongest candidate In the field.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

Thomas Gallagher, the popular Demo-
cratic leader and former member of
the Board of Education. Is talked by
many as tie strongest man the Demo-
Gratis can nominate for Sanitary Dis
trlct Trustee this year.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
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william Il. Dever Is one Of the best
aldermen Chicago has ever hnd In the
city council. lie Is IN honest, able and
fearless man, working tlrelessly fol
every good measure ana fighting un
relcntlessly every bad one.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
Il1|G1l
lGel

Chris Manner has served the people
Of Illinois well rs Clerk Of the Supreme
Court. lie has proven himself to be
IN able. honest and painstaking public
official and his denomination IL urged
by the best men In the Republican
party.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

John J. Gernglty. the well-known
and popular button manufacturer. il
talked of by his many friends for Con-
grcss. No man IL better fitted for n
seat In the National House Of Repre-.
scntntivcs than he.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29
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The bunch behind the Sunday-closing
movement IL that same crowd that sup
ported the Infamous charter. Anything
tn soak the people.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

Kickham Seaman II talked OF all
over by his great army Of friends M
the best man for either Attorney Gen.
eral or for states attorney OF Cook
County this year. Mr.. Scnnlan has no
superior In the West as u lawyer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

william Davidson, the popular cater.
or, has won by his able ana honest
business record, the esteem and respect
Of the business men of Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

Alderman Joseph +. KOhOut's recor
IN the City Council Is one that he ear
bc proud Of. lie II IN honest and cOu
ragco,ls representative Of the people.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

Col. James Hamilton Lewis for Gov
ernor strikes a popular chord In til,
hearts Of Illinois Democrats.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

Granville W. Browning. who was one
OF tie best Corporation Counsels Chi
cago has ever had, II the fnvorite choice
Of many Democrats for Attorney Gen
eral OF Illinois.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

August Ienzcn. the well.knOwn wine
merchant. deserves the widespread pop.
ularlty he enjoys In Chicago. for his
record M u business man II IN honor.
able and clean one.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-29

The people Of the Eighth Ward ncvcl
had n better representative in the cit,
council than John II. Jones. and the,
want him to represent them again.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
JOHN WELZ ARRESTED.
T7co Indictments IN Connection 1eith
Kissena Park Purchase.

John Welz. senior member of tho brewing firm
of Welz & Zerweck, was arrested yesterday in
connection with the investigation that is being
made by the Queens County Grand Jury into
the purchase of the Kissena Park property by
the city. Welz. whose home is in Ridgewood
Long Island. was arraigned before Justice Jay
cox. in the Supreme Court in Flushing, on two
indictments. In one he is charged with perjury
and in the other with giving false testimony be
fore the grand jury. Welz held in $1,000
bail on each Indictment. the amount being fur
nished by his partner An effort made TO
have the arraignrnent of Well held behind closed
doors. but the justice refused to consent.
In the perjury Indictment it was reCited that
Joseph Bermel. President of the Borough OF
Queens and member of the committee ap
pointed by the Board of Estimate to conduct
negotiations for the purchase of kissena Park
testified in explaining deposit of $1,000
March 30. 1907. in the Queens County branch of
the Corn Exchange Bank. that he had borrowed
the sum Of IS, ,000 from John Welz and Henry
Roth and that the loan had been made to him
by these men upon the day of the deposit, and
further, that John Welz. sworn as a witness be-
fore the grand jury, then and there feOniously
Wlfully. knowingly and coTruptly did falsely
swear depose and say. in substance. that he, the
said John Welz. in con junction with Henry Roth
did on the 30th day Of March, 1907. loan Joseph
Bermei the sum of $4,000 and in support of said
statement Welz presented the grand jury
and the same were offered in evidence two GER
tain assignments Of mortgages from Joseph Ber-
mel to Henry Roth and John Wez. dated March
% 1907. which said assignments are herein set
forth Ghen follows their iescription) And the
said John Welz swore feloniously wilfuly
knowingly, cOrruptly and falsely. that he knew
those assignments of mort cages were signed and
executed the day and date in said assignments
of mortgages: that is to say. March % 1907
Whereas. in the truth and in fact, the caid
sisnments Of mortgages We're executed within A
period of two weeks prior to the 22d day Of
January, 1905, and that he, the said John Welz
knew that"
The second indictment is practically the same
as the first, that it relates the presenta-
tion of the alleged "doctored" assignments Of
mortgages as evidence before the grand jury.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
LOSE so,0OO,OOO Il MONTH
Rolling .Stock, Worth 500, 900 600
Idle. Railroad Men Estimate.

Several railroad officials in this city. comment
Ing yesterday the statistical bulletin 1Ust pup
lished ny the efficiency committee of the Amer
ioa, Railway Association estimated the loss TO
the 152 railroads owning tho idle equipment at *
of.n nfn = month interest on investment The
report shows that January y Of this year there
were s9 idle freight cars in this country. and
+a- of This number there were S1S5 owned bE the
TWENTY-FIVE railroads operating in New York. New
Jersey and Delaware. opposed to these recapt'lla-
tjons the committees statement shows that on
October 30 1907 railroads in the United States
ra,,ortad shortage Of S6S1l cars. OF this number
the New York New jersey and DelaUar" group OF
railroads were short ,172 Figuring the av-
.rage cost Of freight cars at sLfo each which is
the value placed them hI- the railroads. the
-otal sum represented by the surplus rolling stock
oe this class is $3.50 n53ho. II is said that the rail
roads in addition to the empty freight cars, have
unfortunately $50 locomotives out of commission
valued at $1,000 each. which increases the amount
Of the total investment in equipment not in to
about s410 0s1N 900
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
STOCK OTERSUBSCRIBED.
L. S. SteeE Profit Sharing Plan
.Ne7c Rail 1greed Upon.

Ek-JudCe =. II. Gary. chairman Of the United
States Steel Corporation. said yesterday that the
gf1 shares Of preferred stock offered TO the e1n-
Tloyes Of the corporation under the profit sharing
Plan of 1913 had been oveTsubscribed. The price cf
-he stock TO the employees Ss1 30 share, so the
fotal subscriptions amounted to about sz2ef.t5-
IN. stock sold yesterday at from e3 10 93s4-
Judge Gary said that the steel rail manufacturers
and many Of the railroads had reached = salts
factory agreement in regard to specifications for
steel rails The specifications provided, he
sid for heavier rail with improved section ana
with the practice in manufacture somewhat i'm
proved The additional cost Of the new rails, If
s1-. is . be paid by the purchasers.
Numerous conferences were held in this city IN
-he summer and fall by representatives, Of the
leading railroads and the steel rail manufacturers
u decide upon specifications for an improved ran
fecauee ~ the great increase in the number OF
broken rails all over the country. There was con-
Floerahle discussion the time 10 whether the
fessemer or the open hearth process was the best
and whether heavier rail was not needed IN meet
modern traffic conditions. Railroad men wanted a
larger percentage cut from the top of the lngot
from which the rails we're rolled, but the steel
-aar replied that this would increase the cost OF
the rsfis rnaterali- The final outcome of the con-
<erences was never made public and Judge Gary Is
the first 70 throw any light on the question
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
POLICE AUTO CUTS Up.
Dashes Into BrO0dzCdy Store and
.Smashes Trunks.

The police automobile patrol wagon. with
baadouar-ers at the West 47th street station was
completely wrecked last night, when, after it had
been hit by a Broadway car, it ploughed its way
through the plate glass window of trunk store
at No 1855 Broadway and dashed into a pile of
trunks John Kelly, the driver of the machine,
who was the only person in il. was not injured
Kelly had taken prisoners to the night court
on his return journey he slowed up at 31st street
and broadway to avoid cat. at the same time
ringing his bell. The car, which was in charge
Of John Vreeland came along at lively speed
and struck the automobile in the rear, throwing
I. from the car track and disarranging the steer
inc pesr Then 1t headed for the trunk store
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
SAYS CAMPBELL SAILED.
Detccfirc Says He Serred er-BnHker
7cith Subpoena.

arthur n Campbell the indicted cashier Of the
Borough Bank Of Brooklyn, left New York yes
iar5av sfternoon on board the Clyde Line steamer
ronlanche according 10 Detective Jacob Ham
burger. The detective served him with a subpoena,
fe Saws Just before Mr.. Campbell sailed
According 30 Hamburger, he was watching
,,sr1pheT-s house No. GOA Hancock street.
BROOKLYN early yesterday morning. trying to get
chsnce to serve Campbell with the subpcfna'
p-'ch directed that he appear forthwith oeIore
Feferae Walter Shaw Brewster. A van of bag
sage left the house at that time. In the atter-
mon CampheIl's father-in-law and mother-n-la",
~ho live with him. left their home and went TO
Earhsttan TO the Clyde Line pier. Hamburger
appeared, hut did not greet the old folks Hann-
tirger walked up 10 Mr.. Campbell ana salo'
How you. Mr. Campbell?
You have made q mistake. not Nj Camp
heIl. but Mr Jones'" replied the ex-cashier
i have followed your father-iTi-law ana rnocher-
in-law from your home III Brooklyn" returned Ham
burger.
I have no home il Brooklyn" retorted Campbell
l & New Yorker"
Hamburger then served him with the subpoena,
be SAYS and Campbell let II fall 10 the ground ana
then put his foot #
Campbell IS under $4,000 bail. He was indicted
on several counts shortly after the Borough ban-
closed its doors last fall His father-in-law. MI
lAennison, is his bail II was said at Carnpoeii
house night he had not left town. and taat
he was in the house bat would visitors. Mr.
Elder. the Assistant District Attorney. said that ne
had heard that Campbell had left town. and that he
was surprised that he had done so without inform
ing the District Attorneys office He said that
Ee would investigate Hemburgers story to-day
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
EOW MORSE OPERATED
HIS BANK STOCK OFFERED.
Ouf Of Tosrn Institutions Rcali2ine Q
on Loans 10 ice King"

J; VAS learned yesterday that the large blocks
of hank stock advertised TO be sold at auction
,adav- represent in majority of cases th, SELL
ing out Of loans made To Charles w Morse bv
small aut -of-town hanks at the time when the
--ice king buying control Of the local
financial institutions which have since become
famous as tho Morse Heinze-Thomas string Of
hanks. some of Arthur T. Henzc's holdings
or hank stock are also down for sale to-day. it
IS understood
NJ. Morse. in obtaining control Of the banks
,-bicl, he desired. operated by what may be
called the endless chain method of high finance
His procedure was TO buy enough stock of a
hank 10 secure control and then to hypothecate
his stock for loans. With the money thus OBJ
.zired he would purchase control Of another in
.fitution and then repeat the performance. Its
Possibilities indeed seemed be almost without
limit.
Il was not M MSrses custom. however. to
pledge his bank stocks with local institutions
r,r loans He preferred TO raise the mortpy he
-,e,,i;ired outside of New York in majority of
cases. and one familiar with his transactions
said Yesterday that less than 50 per cent of
,he Morse loans secured by bank stock were
heId ey small institutions in New England. New
Jersey and Pennsylvania. one prominent Stock
Exchange house. which has its head office in
4,oz;op and acted as broker for Mr.. Morse in
,bese deals. is known 10 have borrowed over
s1osnl0 fGT Mr. Morse from small New Eng
1ord banks and trust companies. These loans
were al secured by depositing stock of the
sIarse banks collateral.
Few Of these loans have been paid off 10 date
sud many of the institutions which hold them
ere now anxious ia realize. As result the
sock has been sent to New York which is the
fost market and put up for sale at auction. AS
,ro e the Morse chain OF banks-the National
Fank OF North America and the New Amsterdam
National Bank-are now in the hands of a
receiver. il is problematical how much the stocks
VII bring The last sale OF National Bank Of
North America stock Was AT 30 before the re
ceivership-
The stock TO be sold to-day. and understood
n BE- for account Of institutions holding Morse
loans. includes 900 shares OF the New -AnlsJer
dam National Bank, 200 shares Of the National
Bank Of North America. zoo shares Of the Mer
,antile National Bank, 200 shares of the Gar
field National Bank. 900 shares OF the Four
ieenth Street Bank and 100 shares of the Trust
Comnany Of America. Mr. Morse. at the height
cf his banking career. was d large stockholder
posed &c have sold out many of his holdings las
October. when he was forced to resign from all
the banks and trust companies in which he was
Interested. Many OF these sales Of stock did
Tot go through. however, Oh account of the
inability Of Mr.. Morse 30 deliver the certificates
which were hypothecated for loans. This is the
stock which is now coming on the market,
The loans are sold out.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
TWO DEAD. THREE MORE MAY DIE.

When Mrs. Laura Fornabafo. of NO l3z OAK
.,reet Yonkers failed to make her usual call on
her father, John Peloso yesterday morning ne
vent TO her home and being unable TO gain admit
,arce after seeing her lying apparently dead on
tho he'd smashed the window glass, and imrne-
diatelv a volume Of gas poured out
peloso climbed in 10 the room and made an un-
successful effort TO revive the woman ana her TWO
children aged nine and four. VINO were lying along
side her He then went into tha bedroom or ms
brother Domenico Peloso, and his son. and found
them unconscious also
Mrs Fornabaio and the children were taken TO
ST Josepf's Hospital, where only slight hopes
for their recovery were entertained boneh'eo
Peloso and his son dead.
rrb. lower floor of the house was being plasteIed
and workmen had left salamander burning to
dry out the cement IT is believed that the gas
from the coal used caused the accident