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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
DEATH Of AN
ILLINOIS MAN
J. M. cATHcART, SLIDELL, ILLS,
WHOLESALE GRAIN MAN SPEND
ING WINTER HERE, COLLAPSED
VERY SUDDENLY.

J. NJ. Cathcart, of Slidell, Ills, who
is spending the winter in Pensacola,
died suddenly at 1870 o'clock Tues
day night at Hotel Escambia, of acute
indigestion. His remains are at the
hotel yet, but may be shipped north
today for interment il relatives are
heard from. His wife is here and
there are a number of Illinois friends
here who are offering her comfort in
the dark hour.
Mr.. Cathcart died before a doctor
could be summoned. He was at the
writing table, penning a, business
letter an hour before his death. His
attack came on SO suddenly that
people were alarmed. DR.. Dewberry
was called, but he was attending an
other party near death. He was 81
years of age, and at Slidell. H., was
in the wholesale grain business.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
THE STRANDED
ITALIAN BARK
IN GOOD SHAPE
CAPTAIN, CONSUL AND REPRE-
SENTATNES OF UNDER
WRITER'S WENT TO SCENE YES
TERDAY AND FOUND EVERY
THING ALL RIGHT.

Returning late last night on the
steam tug VIM. Flanders from the
scene of the Italian bark Oban Bays
stranded position, representatives of
the Italian underwriters stated that
the bark was in no immediate danger
of being damaged, and that the vessel
was in about ten feet of water, lying
in an easy position and so far appar-
emily not damaged. About thirteen
inches of water was found in the
bark's hold, but this was on account
of the heavy seas which had dashed
high after the vessel stuck in the
sand. The bark now lies parelleI
with the beach, and the chances of
getting her to deep water are good.
This, however, will receive attention
today.
Mr.. Cafiero, the Italian consul; Mr..
Gilmore, representing the Italian
underwriters; Capt. John Price, depu-
ty harbor master, and several others
whose knowledge of such matters, in
Guiding the captain, left the city early
yesterday morning to make a trip to
the scene. The stern wheel steamer
Florida carried the board over, but on
the trip back to the city the tug VIM.
Flanders met the Florida some miles
up the sound and took off the men.
The Florida was then given a tow
taken over by the Flanders and turned
back for trip up the Choctawhatchie,
and the VIM. Flanders brought the
crowd back to the city. They reached
here after II o'clock. A report of the
vessels present condition was imme-
diately cabled to Italy.
Capt. Schiaffino brought about every
thing of value of his personal prop
erty to the city, but the vessel is not
deserted by any means. His wife re
manned here during the trip yesterday,
and all of her goods were brought to
the city. The captain will make an
other trip to the vessel possibly some
time today or tomorrow when a de-
cision is reached as to the next move
toward looking to the safety of the
bark.
The sailors,s it was reported upon
the return of the tug last night, were
yet on the beach, and had erected
tents and were having a general easy
outdoor time Of it. Sails were yet set
on the vessel, and some of the sailors
are said to have hesitated about going
aboard any storing the canvas. AS a
result of the sails standing in the stiff
Southwestern, the foresail was found to
have a long rent in it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
BIRTHDAY Of
WASHINGTON
BANKS AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS
DID NO BUSINESS THROUGH
DAY AND FLAGS FLUTTERED
FROM MANY FLAGPOLES.

A salute of twenty-one guns was
fired at Barrancas yesterday at noon
in honor of the birthday of Washing
ton, and the government Offices and
banks in the city were closed. No
work was done at the navy yard and
the stars and stripes f1uttered gaily
from many fagpoles. At the navy
yard the cruiser Montgomery ceased
target practice and all other expert
ments, the entire crew taking a holt
day and dressing their ship from stem
to stern with gay flags.
Sunday hours were observed at the
postofice, but city and state offices re-
NAMED open for the entire day. That
was about the extent of local celebra-
ton of the birthday of the father of
the country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23

OF the many hundreds of people who
called on the Quaker Health Teacher
while he was in Pensacola, it is said a
majority suffered from stomach
troubles of some form.
He explained that in each city visit
ed there is some particular ailment
prevalent. In some parts of the coun-
try many are afflicted with rheuma-
tism. In others catarrh, then again
kidney or liver disorders cause most
of the suffering. But in this city 1t Is
said stomach troubles claim many vic
tins. The afflictons that are common
to each section of the country are due
to climatic conditions and habits or
living.
During the Health Teachers stay in
this city there have been hundreds OF
cases of severe stomach troubles cured
completely. OF all the stories told
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

San Carlos-C. Savarback, New
York; E. L. Phase, New Orleans; Mrs.
K. DuRoss, New Orleans; Miss NJ. Du-
Ross, New Orleans; Miss Annie
Brown, New Orleans; w. B. Espeld-
ing, Chicago, ILL.,; S. A Royce, Gin
cinnati; A. c. Moss, Philadelphia; w.
L. Bowie, Montgomery, Ala; R. NJ.
Clendeni, Richmond, Va; G.. A. Brick
en-, Atlanta, Ga; Miss Bessie Craney,
West Point, Ky; E. H. Bush, Rome, n.
Y; D. Steer, New Orleans; A. A. VIII
liams, New York; F. c. Minis, Gin
cinnati, O.; f. w. Hull, Philadelphia;
R. w. Lacey, New Orleans; d. J.
Ryan, Birmingham, Ala; w. B. Hays.
New York; G. J. Stevenson, New
York city; R. R. Ramero, Panama
City; c. c. DuMond, New York city;
R. T. Hicks, Nadawah; D. w. Carr,
New York; Geo. B. Crockett; S. A.
Afford, Chipley; R. Otlenger, Chicago.
ILL.,; S. Espitz, Cincinnati; ]. B.
Keough, Holyoke, Mass; J. E. Smith,
Baltimore; E. w. Anderson. Denver,
ILL.,; Louis Schley. Augusta, Ga; John
MCGUIRE, Baltimore; L. c. Schaffen-
acker. Baltimore; C. S. Simpson, Mo-
bile, Ala; 7. ]. Sullivan, Hartford,
Ala.
hduHdIJdu-J. NdLupuSII, VIZ
ginia; n. B. Brush; VIM. B. Cook and
wife. Baltimore; E. ]. Gerlach, Gin
cinnati.
Southern-V. H. Espelding. Chica-
go; A. w. Chapman, Saswell. Ala;
II. H. Lewis. Mariana; A. G. De-
Loach, Ashton DeLoach, city.
Hotel Escambia--W. VI. Hight. New
Orleans; H. c. White, Troy, Ala; w.
H. Vance, Detroit. Mich; Geo. H.
Wolcott, Cincinnati; H. c. Russell,
New Orleans; W. D. Owens, Jr., Lo-
cal. Ala; f. H. Rain, Richmond, Va;
F. W. Morse. Tampa, Fla; J. w. Kel-
ly, Point Washington, Fla; G. A. Fay,
Mrs. S. L. Fay, Chicago.
Merchants-H. L. Morris, Chicago;
Harry w. Hatfield, CINCINNATI; L. F.
Stevens, Boston; Albert G. Kaiser,
Baltimore; R. L. Martin. Selma, Ala;
VIM. Chase, Evansville, Ind; c. C.
Crutcher, Mobile; 5. w. Kingsmore,
Columbia, S. c.; E. L. Trowbridge,
Jackson, Tenn; ]. G. Carver, Nor
wich.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23

authorized, or had given any authority
for Mr.. Parham to make any such Of
fer as Mr.. Brown refers tor"
1--WE had given no such authority to
Mr.. Parham to act in any such par
ticular," replied Blount with force.
Asked if Parham was here now or
piled:
He was here Saturday night. we
wired for him on the strength of Mr.
Browns public statement; also to get
from him the model and working
plans of the works"
Did you have any conversation with
him regarding the offer?'
Il did sir. He said it was absolute
ly false"
Did you question him about it?"
Not in detail, sir. He said that he
had seen it in papers, and said that it
was absolutely false"
FROM A. J. KENYON.
A. ]. Keynton, the president Of the
company, gave a statement to the so.
licitor. He knew Parham as the
agent of the Pauley Jail Works. He
said that Parham had only been
given as a sub-bid to the Jail works.
''State your compapy's connection as
to whether or not they would use eff.
forts against other bids"
mo. Everybody agreed to act with
honor and above board in everything. y
Who had such agreement"
''Mr. Lippencott, Mr.. Parham, F. NJ
Blount and myself" He said that
there had been a great deal of talk
about town about influences being
brought to bear on commissioners, and
Eve agreed that We would have no
secret sessions, but TO have every
thing public and have all matters
straight. We would bring no influence
of any kind with the commissioners,
and proposed to go on our merits
alone"
did Mr.. Lippencott and Mr.. Par
ham agree to it?"
Yes, sir; Mr.. Lippencott was EN-.
phatic about it, to keep everything
straight. and it was only on such
agreement that we agreed to use their
steel work"
In making their bid, do you know
whether PauleY made profit on their
offer?"
1t was represented that there
would be no commissions; that the
work would be furnished at shop cost.
saw at least three letters on the sub.
iect, telling Mr.. Parham that there
would be no commission, and | under,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
WA[TONCOUNTY
FARMER KILLED
BEN siLAS SHOOTS HIS SoN-IN.
LAW, YVES, NIXON, WHOM He
FOUND UNDER HIS HOUSE
LATE AT NIGHT.
Special to the journal.

Florala, Ala, Feb. 22.-Ben Silas. a
Walton county farmer last night shot
and killed Yves. Nixon, his son-in-law
and neighbor. The killing occurred
at Ealumss mill, and the home of
old man Silas. Nixon. married Silas's
daughter and they were separated.
According to information received
here the woman had gone to live with
her father. Nixon visited there. spent
the evening and presumably left the
place.
Part of the family had retired when
Mr.. Silas arose from bed and said he
believed evedroppers were about. He
took his shot gun and went ont
around the premises, looked under
the house and found Yves Nixon ac-
cording to his story, and after re-
peatedly commanding him to come
out, which he would not do. and
punching him with the shot gun. he
fired load of shot into his BODY.
killing him.
SiIas went two or three miles over
the neighborhood, admitted the kin.
ing to several, and said he was going
to DeFuniak and give up to the Off.
Gals.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
WOULD ISSUE
NO WARRANTS
COUNTY AUDITOR MAcG!BBON
HAD DECLINED TO DRAW WAR
RANTS BEFORE INJUNCTION
PAPERS WERE SERVED ON
BOARD.

Even though the Injunction restrain
ing the county commissioners from
making trip to Tampa at the ex-
pense of the county had not been is
sued the commissioners who had in
tended making the trip would not
have done so at the expense of the
county, for County Auditor Macgib-
bon, who is also clerk OF the board,
had declined to draw warrants for
such purposes.
Mr.. Macgibbon believed the trip
could not be legally made at the ex-
pense of the county, having in mind
a previous trip by one Of the boards,
and therefore informed the commits
sioners early in the evening that he
would decline to draw the warrants
for their expense accounts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23

ing devices. and these were not shown.
In that particular, Mr.. Brown inferred,
the advertisement had not been COM
piled with.
Mr.. BLoUNT'S TESTIMONY.
T. NJ. Blount, who as secretary
treasurer of the Keynton Construction
Company, had come in contact with
the officers of the Pauley Jail Works
Company, related in detail the agree
ment which had been made that no
undue influences be brought to bear
upon the commissioners or anyone else
to get the contract; that it had been
absolutely agreed not to make any at
tempt to get the contract except by
the fairest of means, and upon at least
three occasions when rumors had It
that something was wrong with the
contract letting that he had mentioned
1t that they had been in no sort of
business of that nature. Mr.. Parham
was present on one occasion, said Mr..
Blount, when Mr. Lippencott, the vice
president of the company and a supe-
rior officer, had asked him if he had
sized up" any of the commissioners.
In his presence, Mr.. Blount said, Mr..
Parham informed Mr.. Lippencott that
he had spoken to Mr. Oerting regard
ing the Jail letting, and that he had
gotten the Jail requirements from the
sheriff, and that was all he had done.
"Mr. Lippencott then told him if he
made any attempt to unduly influence
any commissioner it would be worth
his job
Mr.. Blount said that Lippencott was
in charge of the eastern business of
the Jail works company. Mr.. Blount
added further that he had personally
read a note from Mr.. Pauley, the pres
ident of the company, stating that the
Jail furnishings were being sent out at
bare shop cost, and at no profit to the
company. He understood that Mr..
Parham was not to receive the COM
mission usually allowed. Asked why
such an arrangement had been made.
Mr.. Blount said Lippencott had told
him he had not been very successful
in landing Jail contracts in the south
on account OF Jail clique" and it
was for the purpose of breaking up
such that the commission was cut.
Had your company, Mr.. Blount,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
DECISION IN A
SIDEWALK CASE
JUDGE WOLFE PASSES UPON THE
CASE OF WHIDDoN cONSTRUc-
DEDUcTING 10 PER CENT IN FA-
VoR OF DEFENDANT.

Judge Wolfe yesterday passed upon
the case of the Whiddon Construc-
ton Co. against c. Thiesen, the form
er suing for about $500, the amount
due under the contract with the city
for the construction oe a sidewalk
around some Of the property of the
defendant.
The court allowed a reduction of 10
per cent of the amount claimed on
account of the walk not coming up
to specifications. The case will be
appealed to the supreme court.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
ATTELL KNOCKED OUT.

Los Angeles, Feb. 22.-Frankie Con-
ley, of Wisconsin, knocked out Monte
Attell, of San Francisco, tonight in the
forty-second round of fight scheduled
TO go forty-five rounds for the bantam
mpionship. Attell was badly pun
ished and when he was knocked down
in the forty second, his second threw
IN the sponge.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
GRAIN MEN CLOSE,

Washington, Feb. 22-Tne grain eX-
changes closed their side of the case
today in the movement to abolish
transactions in futures before the
house committee on agriculture. All
speakers opposed the abolition, some
claiming that bucket shops are behind
the movement.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
Good Blood
Means good health, and Hoods
SarsapariIIa has an unapproached
record as a bIood-purifier.

1t effects its wonderful cures, not
simply because it contains sarsaparilla
but because it combines the utmost
remedial values of more than 20 different
ingredients. There is no real substitute
for it. If urged to buy any preparation
said to be Just as good you may be
sure it is inferior, costs less to make,
and Yields the dealer a larger profit.
Get Hoods Sarsaparilia today. In usual liquid
form or in chocolated tablets known as Sarsatahs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
S1.OoO,oCo FIRE.

Pueblo, Colo, Feb. 22.-The pattern
warehouse of the Minequa plant of
the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
was DESTROYED by fire tonight. The
damage is one million dollars.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
NO CHANGE IN LONDON

London, Feb. 22.-With no actual
change in the parliamentary situation,
the outlook tonight is more hopeful for
the government. Both the national
lists and labor parties now realize they
misinteTpreted the premier's speech
about the house of lords. They realize
the new election means a victory for
the conservatives, hence conciliatory
spirit is shown.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
TAFT IN NEW YORK

New York, Feb. 22.-President
Taft reached New York tonight to ad.
dress the Society of Cincinnati. He
went direct to his brothers home in
an automobile. He speaks tomorrow
at Newark.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
DEWEY KNOCKED OUT.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, Feb. 22.-Sam
Langford tonight knocked out Nat
Dewey in the first round.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23

PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case of Itching. Blind, Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles in to Ii
days or money refunded. soc.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
Brown Declares Before
County Solicitor That
$500 Was Offered Him

Continued from First Page.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23

ing devices, and these were not shown.
In that particular, Mr.. Brown inferred,
the advertisement had not been COM
fcnI
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-02-23
THE EXAMINATION CLOSED.

WIN inc EXAMINATION LHt sVCOnu
time of Mr.. Brown, the county solicitor
announced that the witnesses were ex-
cused. He requested Mr.. KeyntOn
and Mr.. Blount to have either Pauley
or Iippencott here at some future
time, because he wanted to question
them on the Brown matter. Pending
the examination of some of the Off
Gals of the Pauley Jail Works Com
pany. he said, there would hardly be
ANYTHING done in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-10
CARNEGIE SENDS $4,000.
First Installment for Building Ia
koma Park Library Received.

Andrew Carnegie's check for 5000 has
been received by the Commissioners and
deposited with the collector of taxes. this
being the first remittance from Mr.. Car
negie on account of the branch public
library at Takoma Park. The balance of
the $4,000 will be paid by Mr.. Carnegie's
agent, II. A. Franks, as the building pro-
crosses. The first payment of 5000 was
made on the suggestion from the Com
missOpers that there will be preliminary
expenses in the way OF making blue
prints. printing specifications, advertising
Tor bids and incidentals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-10
THE COURTS
Court Of Appeals.

Present: The Chief Justice, Mr.. Justice
Robb and Mr.. Justice Van Orsdel.
Vincent l.. Toomey, Philip l.. Scantling
and ]. Warner Beckstrom were admitted
to practice.
No. 674. Patent appeal. Sarg, Sohns
& Co. agt. Hall & Ruckel; continued.
No. 66l. Patent appeal. Slingluff ct
al agt Maynard: argument continued
by Mr. c. P. Byrnes for appellee and
concluded by Mr.. James C. Bradley for
appellants.
No 667. Patent appeal. Breitenbach
ct al. agt Rosenberg: continued
No. 663. Patent appeal Skinner agt
Carpenter; argued by Mr.. Charles n.
Duell for appellant; no appearance for
appellee.
No. 664. Patent appeal. Schneider agt
briggs: argument commenced by Mr.. 5.
T. Cameron for appellant: continued by
Mr. Ernest " atkinson for appellee and
concluded by Mr.. S. T. Cameron for
appellant.
proceedings after The Stars report
closed yesterday
No go. Temple agt. Schellenger; dis
missed for want Of prosecution.
No 681. Patent appeal. Slinglun agt
Maynard; argument commenced by Mr..
James c. Bradley for appellants.
Order amending section of rule as
to extension of time allowed in argument
so as TO require application to be made
TO the court. accompanied by copy or
brief.
The court announced that the hearing
of cases will be suspended after Friday,
November II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-10
Admits Sunday Liquor Selling.

David l.. Stewart, colored. Withdrew his
demand for a trial by jury before Judge
Pugh In the Police Court this morning
and, pleading guilty to a charge of SELL
ing liquor on Sunday. was fined $50
which was paid
Detective Armstrong of the sixth pre-
cinct arrested Stewart the middle of last
September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-10
.av,er Clements & Wright.

I.awler, Clements & Wright.
KirkendaI agt. Williams ct al: on trial:
plaintiffs attorneys, Ralston SiddOns &
richardson; defendants attorney, Will
liam Henry White.
Nelson agt. Washington Railway and
Electric Company: verdict for defendant:
plaintiffs attorneys. Happier & Merillat;
defendants attorneys, George p. Hoover
and w. c. Sullivan
Aldridge agt. Bliss: two causes ordered
consolidated: plaintiffs attorneys, S. v.
HAYDEN, Hayden johnson and H. L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-10
May Resume Her Maiden Name

Sara r. Gunderson was today awarded
Dy Justice Gould an absolute divorce from
victor Gunderson. with permission to re-
sumo her maiden name. Sara E. Smith.
She Is given permanent alimony of $50 a
month. Attorney NJ. NJ. Doyle appeared
for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-10
.anc; defendants attorney. J. J. OAR

Franc: defendants attorney, J. J. OAR
lington.
Connolly agt. Lawler: leave granted to
file second amended declarations: plain
tiff's attorney. J. Wilmer Latimer: de-
PENDANTS attorney. H. e. Davis.
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 2-Justice Barnard
julius Lansburgh Furniture and Carpet
Company agt. Stellwasen: given to jury:
plaintiffs attorneys. F. ]. Hogan. H. HI.
,Holander aid w. c. Sullivan; defendants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-10
attorneys. Hamilton. Colbert, Yerkes

=
CRIMINALCOURTNO NO. 1-Justice Wright.
United States agt. Harvey NJ. Lewis,
James N. Huston and Everett Dufour:
conspiracy: on trial: attorneys. H. E.
Davis, J. C. Cuttings. George P. Hoover,
C. II. Hyme and N. W. Sullivan.
United States agt Silas Martin: grand
larceny; recognizance $500 taken. with
Willie w. Couulbe surety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-10
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COURT NO. 1-Justice Stafford.
Albert agt LannOn: time to file amend
ed bill extended; plaintiffs attorneys,
Baker, Sheehy & Hogan: defendants at
torneys, f. Burke and w. ]. Lambert.
EQUITY COURT NO. 2-Justice Gould.
In re Thomas Cannatella. order chang
ing name; attorney. William Bradfield.
White agt White: order for counsel fee +;
plaintiffs attorney, j. Med. Darlington /:
defendants attorney. E. n. Hopewen.
Ball agt. First Cooperative Building
Association: order to settle loan Of A r.
Howard; receivers attorneys. j. S. Easby-
Smith and J. L. Smith.
In re c. T. Fritch 4 Son Co.: reference
10 auditor: attorney, +. III. Bogiey.
Painton agt. International Auto Sight
Seeing Transit Co: order extending time
to take testimony; plaintiffs attorneys.
d. p. WohIhauptsr and E. F. Colladay;
defendants attorneys. Baker. Shelby &
Hogan.
Gunderson agt. Gunderson; absolute di-
vorce granted with alimony and counsel
fees: plaintiffs attorney. NJ. NJ. Doyle:
defendants attorneys, F. C. Geiger and
NJ G. O'Brien.
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 1-Justice Ander-
SON.
Harrison agt. Ruffin: leave granted E.
Hilton jackson to withdraw his appear
ance for plaintiff
United States ex rel Wellsville Oil Com
pany agt. Secretary Of Interior: demurrer
to answer of respondent to amended petit
ton sustained: plaintiffs attorneys, Kap-
pier & Merillat; defendants attorneys,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-13

Rob Paymaster and Guard Of
$4,000 Thought to Be
Surrounded.

GREAT HARRINGTON, Mass. No
vember 12-Three masked highwaymen,
armed with rifles, secured between $4,000
and $1,000 today through one Of the
most daring hold-ups ever known in
this section of Massachusetts,.
The money comprised the payroll for
two camps Of Italian laborers employed
by the Woronse Construction Company
on the construction Of a new electric car
line between Great Darlington and Eyre
mont The money was carried by the
paymaster- Of the construction company
a man named Hines-who was escorted
by Deputy Sheriff Fred Truesdell and
Carlton Robinson, the latter a member
of the contracting firm.
Paymaster Hines and his escort were
walking along the trolley line about two
miles from Great Darlington. AS they
approached a densely wooded swamp
they were confronted by three masked
men, who leveled rifles at them.
One shot was fired at Hines. but it
missed him. The robbers then demand
ed the money. 1t was handed over,
whereupon the robbers disappeared in
the thicket.
Within half an hour posse Of 200
armed men was on its way to the scene.
The swamp was soon surrounded. To-
night the robbers were believed to be
trapped.