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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-05
Aged Pedestrian Completes
Transcontinental Jaunt
Amid Cheers
POLICE RESERVES NEEDED
Immense Crowd of Enthusiasts Gath
cred to Welcome the White Haired
Walker on His Entry Into New
York City-Received by Mayor
GaynOr and Presented With Purse.

New York, May Cutting his
way through living mass of twenty
thousand cheering people, his white
locks barred to the breeze and his
shuffling feet keeping tine to the
strains of the Star SpanSled Ban
ner," Edward Payson Weston today
brought to a triumphant end, his
ocean to ocean walk He ascend
ed the steps of the City Hall at 8 10
p m completing the trans contin-
mental journey of 3,4S3 miles in II
walking days, fca: without parallel
in the annals of pedesudnism.
The grizzled athlete was welcomed
to his home city by Mayor Gaynor,
who presented him with a purse of
$500, hurriedly raised by handful
of his admirers in the last hours of
his spectacular walk. This and the
admiration and applause of thous-
ands who have followed his tramp
since the day of its inception at Los
Angelec on Feb. !, last, is all the re-
ward that comes to the intrepid
septuagenarian after his three
months of trudging through heat and
cold across the continent.
No faint OF professionalism no
bargain for the advertising of this,
that or the other form OF footwear
dims the glory of the old mans per-
Torrance. He has received hundreds
of offers from vaudeville managers
who wish to exhibit him as a physi-
cal wonder, but though in very mod
est circumstances, Weston has de-
clined them all.
From Yonkers where he had spent
Sunday, to the upper residential
section of Manhattan, which he
reached at a time when most of the
population had departed for the
days work, his progress was pathet-
ically unspectacular. A handful OF
boys preceded and followed him,
with two mounted policemen and the
official automobile with newspaper
men bringing up the rear.
At 16Sth street opposite the Am
erican League Baseball park, he re-
ceived the first concerted cheer of
the morning and his eyes sparkled
with appreciation. Even here, how
ever, his escort was less than d hun
dred. But it grew to twice that num-
her by the time 125th street was
reached and when the stop fol-
luncheon was made at the Ansonia
hotel at 73rd street, some 800 had
assembled to watch the doughty old
walker go by.
When the journey was resumed al
one o'clock, the crowd had grown tc
nearly 5000 and the police We're
powerless to clear way A call fol
reserves was sent and with their ar.
rival some semblance of order was
established. When And street was
reached the escort of police, though
twice doubled on the way, had agar
become inadequate for $1,000 per
sons crowded into Times Square t.
cheer the walker on. Thence to tn,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-05
FALL WAS FATAL.
Civil War Veteran Dead as Result OF
Accident That Happened Saturday

Rutland, May Edward Quitk OF
Clarendon avenue, West Rutland, died
this morning at his home as the re-
suit of injuries received Saturday
when he fell from a wagon, lie struck
on his back, the injury resulting in
paralysis, He was 60 years old and
was veteran of the Civil War, hay
ing served with Company b, 9TH Yer
month regiment. lie is survived by
his wife and seven daughters. The
funeral will be held at the house ON
Wednesday morning at o'clock at
st. Bridget's church in West Rut--
land.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-05

There's nothing so good for sore
throat as DIR. Thomas Eclectic OIL,
Cures it in few hours. Relieves any
pain In any part-adv.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-05

Morning Journal on your break
fast table for 35c a month.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21
A Card Of Thanks.

The crowds that have visited my
store during the big l5-days sale
that began Saturday have surpassed
all expectations. | want to thank
one and all for their patronage. |
am glad to be able to treat you
to the feast of bargains given al
this sale, which has a few days yot
to run. New goods are arriving ev,
cry day to take the place of those
constantly going out, Get every.
thing you need while the opportuni
" lasts, J. lSRALSKY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Mrs. F. T. D. Wallace, ST., visited
in Ashland Thursday.
Mrs. W. NJ Justice was shopping
in Catlettsburg Thursday.
Miss Panolia V. Hinkle and Mrs,
r. d. Hinkle, Jr.. of Richardson, are
visiting Mrs. ]. H. Preston this
week.
Dr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Biggs, of Hol-
den, w. Va, arrived "Wednesday
for a visit to C. R. Vinson and
family. .- ....
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Carter, Mr.. and
Mrs Milt Carter, Miss Hattie Car
ter and J. NJ Bentley. all Of Yates
Vile, saw "A Missouri Girl in this
city Wednesday night,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gains came
up from Fallsburg Wednesday to
see THE Missouri Girl" They Wis
tied Mrs. Melia Ferguson and 9th
er Louisa friends before returning
home. .....
Mrs. S. NJ. Freese and children ar
rived Wednesday evening from Can
mel City. Leaving the children with
Mrs F. F. Freese, she left Thurs.
day morning to Join her husband
in Winchester and from there they
go to New York and Philadelphia
for an extended visit. ..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21
D.; W. A. Lemaster, sheriff, R.


Jesse Young, judge, R.; Geo. May,
Judge, D.; Jim Young, clerk, D.;
Flannery Boggs, sheriff, R.
Bear Greek No. IL.
Andy Burton, judge, R.; G. R.
Layne, Judge, D.; Jay 0'Daniel,
clerk, D.; Frank Gillian, sheriff, R.
Twin Branch No. ii.
Jas. P, Prince, judge, R.; Burwell
Derefield, Judge, D.; Jim Sparks
clerk, D.; Bill Carter, sheriff, R.
Swetnam No II.
~ T, Nickle, Judge, R.; Geo,
Kouns, Judge. D.; ]. Evans, clerk
D.; Milt Ferguson, sheriff, R.
Dobbins No.. 10.
Hamilton Preston, judge, R.; Jas
Castle, judge, D.; Don Belcher clerk
D.; Gordon c. Burgess, sheriff. D.
Lower Louisa, No. 10.
Jas. Hale, judge, R.; Jas. Lackey
Judge, D.; W. d. Roffe, clerk, D.;
Thos. Luther, sheriff, R.
Cat. No. II.
J. NJ, Salter, judge, Judge, R.;
Manuel Webb, Judge, D.; Morgan
Jordan, clerk, D.; c. D. Smith, sher
if, r.
Gambill No. 10.
Ed Boyd, Judge, R.; Ira Borders
judge, D.; VIM. Davis, clerk, D.; NJ
A. George, sheriff, R.
Busseyville, No. 10.
Hiram Blackburn, judge, R.; job
Damron, judge, D.. ]. w. Bradley
! clerk, D.; B. p. Holt, sheriff,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21
VIII Probated.

The last will and testament of
the late George E. Chapman, of
this county, was probated in the
Lawrence county court Monday.
Mrs. Mary Chapman, widow of the
deceased, was named as the admins
tratrix and gave the required bond,
her surety being Charles Maynard.
The will provides for the support Of
the widow, during her life time, af-
ter which the property will be di-
vided among the living children.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Warney Wellman, son Of Jim
Harvey Wellman, of this place,
is suffering with a broken left
arm, the result Of a tussle with an
unrIly steer. The encounter took
place at the stock farm OF War
rem Robinson, not far from Fort
Gay Wednesday afternoon Well,
man came to Louisa and had the
fracture dressed by DR.. l.. II. York.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21
William Burton Very Sick.

Recent advices from William Bur-
ton, who not long since left his
home on Lick creek, near here, and
went to Holsington, Kans,, tell OF
his serious illness. He is unable to
leave his bed. He went to the
west hoping to improve his health,
and this news from him win be
read with regret
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

The railroad employees arrested
for working on Sundya when
the track was moved near
d. ]. Burchetts residence had
their trials IN police court. There
we're 30 cases, so we are informed,
and the fines and costs reached a
total of S299.S5. of which amount
the city received 500.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21
Failed 10 Agree.

In Boyd Circuit Court the jury in
the All Pruitt murder case reported
being unable to. agree on YER
dict and was discharged Pruit was
on trial for completely in the muir
der of Capt. Frank Blevlns, the
o. & b. S. conductor, at the White
house depot, near two years ago,
and the hearing has attracted much
attention all through this section.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21
Killed by Train.

On Monday last Tug Mccoy, who
married Miss Mouse Pigg two or
three months ago, was killed near
Thacker by a train, He had left
one train and had stepped to an
other track and was almost in
stantly killed by the train which he
had not seen. He was buried the
following day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Following are the officers APP
pointed to serve at the election,
Nov. Sth:
East Fork, Dis. No. 1. ~
Jas. Buckley, Judge, R.; V. B.
Shortridge, Judge, D.; VIM. Taylor,
clerk, D.; ]. T. Rife, sheriff, R,
Dry Fork No. ..
Willie Wilson, Judge, R.; John
Long, judge, D.; L. II. Thompson,
clerk, D.; Geo. Griffith, sheriff, R.
Falls of Blaine No. 3.
T. H. Collinwsorth, Judge, R.; ].
W. Elkins, judge, D.; John Bentley,
clerk, D.; H. B. Salter, sheriff, R,
Blaine No. 4.
Clayton Green, judge, R.; John
Moore, judge. D.; Walter Granton,
clerk, D.; 7. o. Johnson, sheriff, R.
Little Blaine No. 5.
Lum Moore, judge, R.; E. G. Nc
Kinster, Judge, D.; A. L. Moore,
clerk, D.; Green Berry, sheriff, h.
Peach Orchard No. O.
A. T. Wilbur, judge, R.; Milt
Meade, Judge, D.; John L. Hibbard,
clerk, D.; LATE Daniels, sheriff, r.
Rockcastle, No. Z. ..
Jesse Maynard, judge, R.; John
Damron, Judge, D.; Roscoe Ratclif,
clerk, D.; S. z. Frazier, sheriff, r.;
Lyon No. s.
C. C. Holbrook. judge. R.; N. H.
Bailey, Judge, D.; Mart Hays, clerk,
D.; IL. T. Sparks, sheriff, R.
Upper Louisa No. 0.
S. W. Bartram, Judge, r.; Wal
ter Clayton, judge, D.. John G.
Burns, clerk, D.; Link Burke, sher-
if, +.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Governor Wilson passed through
Louisa Monday on his way to the
up river counties in the behalf OF
John W. Langley. From there he
goes to the Eleventh district to
make speeches for his friend Caleb
Powers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs Edward Ray, OF
Ironton, are the proud" parents Of
a boy, born Sunday, who manages
to weigh sixteen ounces, A teacup
easily covers Its head. The neigh
bora say. however, that its lungs
are not proportioned to It's size.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21
A Catlettsburg killing.

The shop of Jim Shockey, on Gen.
ter street, Catlettsburg, was the
scene of a fatal shooting on last
Friday morning. Allen Loar shot
"Burnsey" Burns with such sure
aim and effect that Burns was cold
in a few minutes. Both were ne
groes, Loar was held to the cir
cult court on charge of wilful
murder.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Miss Lillian Pugh, sister Of
Mrs, Roscoe Murray. arrived We'd
nesday evening with Rev. Murray
on his return from the funeral OF
MIR. Smith Pugh and will remain for
some time. Mrs. Murray will be
home again in few days.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

supt. Jay o'Daniel is out visiting
schools and will not be in Louisa
again until October 29th. He will
attend teachers association meet
Ing at Blaine on Saturday of this
week and will thus be kept away
from his Office on that date.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

The Rev Felix Strive, OF the
NJ Z, church South. and Elder Of
the Huntington District, is said to
be very sick from a general break
down, Fort Gay is part Of Mr.
Strives work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

A. L. Mills went TO Louisa Sat
urday accompanied by his daughter,
Miss Lula, and who will attend the
Kentucky Normal College at that
place. Catlettsburg Tribune.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

The Louisa News is the best
weekly newspaper that comes to
this office, Why? Because the
business men OF Louisa patronize
Il literally. Pikeyille Herald. .
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Attorney NJ C. Kirk, of Paints
willie, was here Friday. He had been
assisting in the prosecution of All
Pruitt for completely In the murder
OF Frank Bleyins.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

j. II stambaugh, minister Of
the Christian church and formerly
OF this section, writes that he has
moved from Marion, ILL.,, to Mt Yer
non, same State.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Mr. Baldridge, the merchant who
has occupied the O. V. Meek prop
erty for several months, has rented
the room in the Snyder block recent
ly vacated by Il. 7. Burns, and will
move his store to that place as
soon as II can be put into suitable
condition. He and his family will
also use the rooms over the store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Mrs. Hayward Alexander return
ed Sunday from Gallipolis, where she
had been called by the severe i'll
ness of her mother, who is now i'm
proved.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Mrs. j. F. Hatten, OF Buchanan.
and sister, Mrs. Geo, w. Syck. Of
Pikeville. were guests OF Mrs. f. t.
D, Wallace, Jr., the first OF the
week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Mrs. Hensley, of Naugatuck, w,
Va, came to Louisa Monday for
treatment at Riverview hospital.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Miss Margaret Brown is able to be
out, after long illness caused by
fever.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Mrs. r. L. vinson was quite sick
ON Friday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

A. D. Preston and family have
moved to their new home at near
wheelersburg. Ohio.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Full line of new millinery goods
at w. N. Sullivan's store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

Georges Creek, No. 10.
D. B. Meade, Judge, R.; E. l..
Moore, Judge, D.; Green Hays, clerk,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

New coat suits at W. N. sunlvan's
store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21

PERSONAL MENTION.
commandments ~

win McDyer. of Ashland. was in
Louisa Thursday
Miss Kate Freese spent Saturday
and Sunday in Ashland.
J. ]. johnson. of Pikeville, visited
in Louisa over Sunday.
Mr.. Gauiot. OF Williamson, w.
Va, was here yesterday.
Mrs. Oscar Graham, OF Prospect
ty, is visiting Louisa relatives
Miss Dovie Rice, Of Fallsburg, is
the guest Of Miss Emma Pigg,
Mr.. and Mrs. Christel, Of Torch
light. were in Louisa Thursday.
j. X Jordan, well known resi-
dence of Blaine, was here Monday
Mrs. r. L. Vinson and Miss Willie
Frazier were in Huntington Monday
/ James Damron, clerk OF Mingo
county, was in Louisa Wednesday.
Mrs. j. G. Burns is visiting rel
atives in Lexington and Frankfort
Mrs. James Johns has returned
from trip to Pikeville and William
son. ".
Wash Mayo, OF Paintsyille, was in
Louisa Monday en- route to William
son.
Misses Jeanne Adams and Hazel
, Wellman have returned to Catletts-
= burg "
Mrs. j. NJ. Turner and Emily Cor
nelia have returned from Ports
mouth.
= IRELAND Christian, a prominent
Wayne county man, was in this Of
e flee Saturday. ..
h Mrs. George Hooper and Mrs. Rol
ert Burchett were shopping in Hunt
ington Saturday,
Mrs, Joanna Chapmna, of Charley,
! was the guest of Mrs. Martha Nc
y Clure this week.
r Mr.. and Mrs. Green Hays, of
e Charley, were guests of Mrs. J.H,
Preston Tuesday.
Mrs. J. W. Yates visited her
~ daughter, Mrs. w, Il .Eldridge, of
Ashland, Saturday. .'a.
t. Miss Manchie Preston, popular
II young teacher visited Miss Martha
IS yaughna Saturday
II Jun. Lackey. who is employed at
, Chattaroi, W. Va. is spending a
few days at home,
ID A. +. Campbell, of Virginia, and
n Frank Ross, of Catlettsburg, were
IT visitors here Monday.
re Mrs. James Bromley, of Hunting
a, ton, is visiting her parents, Mr.
a and Mrs S. f, Reynolds
" Leroy Reid, who is attending
school in Paintsvllle, spent Satur
day and Sunday in Louisa.
After a stay of some length will
ny Louisa relatives Mrs. Sarah A
lie See has returned to Chicago.
ed IT,.
nh Miss Mollie Chaffin was called t,
I Torchlight this week on account o
M the Illness of her sisters child.
Ut A. o. Carter and family and r
'' j. Chaffin and family were in Ash
w. land and Huntington last week
" Mr.. and Mrs Dick Quinn, o
nj Washington c. H. o., were guest
of Miss Cynthia Quinn this week.
Mrs. G. w. Wroten returned t
Louisa Sunday, after a lengthy Wis
t., It to relatives in New York an
- Philadelphia.
EFT Misses Ella Lowe, Wayne Bootl
an Charles Ballinger and Max Booth, {
ok Centerville, w. Va, we're visitin
'r- Albert Murray last week.
,rt H..
III L. D. and ]. B. Webb and V. I
he Shortridge, prominent citizens {
K the Glenwood neighborhood. pal
the News office a call Monday.
George Dimmick. Sr,, and Georg
~ Dimick, Jr., of Huntington, were
''N this section several days recentl!
81 They are prominent oil operators.
ar Mr.. Wheeler and wife, of Law
he renee county, are visiting their 81
te- Dr. Wheeler and family, at tn
20, place, this week.-Licking Courier.
Mrs. d. C. Spencer, Miss Opt
Spencer and Miss Eva Wellman we
to Catlettsburg Sunday, and wei
accompanied home by Mrs, CharlC
I., .
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21
Big Sandy News
Along the Milky Way.

Along the milky way
An airship man went Hopping,
He found, to his dismay,
His craft was nearly stopping
He couldn't place the fault
Until kind star-dweller
Advised that he should halt
And look at his propeller.
And then the man was heard 3
Some naughty things to mutter.
His plight was quite absurd;
The screw was clogged with but
ter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21
Election Officers for Lawrence

Following are the officers .ap-
pointed to serve at the election,
Nov. Sth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-10-21
Upper Loulsn 70. 0.

S. W. Bartram, Judge, R.; Wal
ter Clayton, judge, d.; John G.
Burns, clerk, D.; Link Burke, sher-
iff. 4
The sun., 1910-05-10
CUSTOMS FRAu DS. 81 MODEL.
They Had Them Then. FORMER Represen
tativs Hepburn sAys.

WAsHNGruN, May There were
frauds IN the customs s,rvice IN 1891. ac-
cording 70 former Representative Hep.
1urn Of Iowa, who appeared to-day be-
fore the House Committee On EGpendi-
lures IN the Treasury department Mr.
Hepburn vas Solicitor of the Treasury
In 1891 Ne told the committee that ha
dId not 60 10 New York In the year named
with Instructions 70 make an invest cation
NJ frauds of any kind. but rather 70 look
Iu'p the workings II the Custom HOUSE
with a view n Informing Secretary Wind
ham ~ the conditions While there he
found numher ~ irregularities and
loose methods, uniervaluations &c
Representative Harrison of New York
author ~ the resolution calling upon the
Treasury Department for the Information
submitted by Col Hepburn A. that time.
questioned the witneas particularly about
the sugar frauds Col Hepburn said that
he discovered that while tho sugar com.
panY paid duty On ~ imported sugar
according % the weight u tho Govern
meut stales. u sold the same sugar accord
ing N the weight disclosed by tho city
scales near by He found a man who
confessed that he was paid per rant of
she money he saved the sugar company
IN duties and his fees from this source
in one year amounted n 81 $40
Cot Hepburn alaO -aid he found an i'm.
porter of 1recrackers who confessed that
he paid a Weigher q so for falsely weigh
ing one cargo Of drew orks he criticised
the manner IN which the bonded ware
houses we're kept and said that IL was
impossible for the one storekeepsr in
charge AZ that time 10 keep track Of the
goods arriving at and departing form
the warehouse
The sun., 1910-05-10
CAUUSO ON WITNESS STAND
TELLS ABOTT BLACK HAND
ATTEMPT TO GET $4,000.
came Prem Atlanta 20 Appear ~ TRIAL
Of NiaIani-TeIla About the I.eeters
Received ami the Plan 20 Trap the
Black HandeTa Weapsns m Evidence

Received and the pan 60 Trap the
Black Handlers WeapSRs IN EytdeRee
Enrico Cariho testified yesterday be-
fore Judge Fawoett and a jury in the
County Court in Brooklyn at the trial Of
Antonio Missiani of i55 Columbia street,
on the charge Of attempting TO eHtOri
SIS OOo from tho tenor Antonio Cinootta
of ~ Columbia street II indicted with
Missiani andWi hs tried later.
Cariso came from Atlanta. Ga, N tas-
tify. Gripping his big cane he came into
court at O'Clock yesterday afternoon
between the main body Of two detectives
and a cloud Of skirmiEhers headed by his
secretary. MArtino Ecanti. Soon after.
ward he took the stand.
He had received two letters. CAruso
testified. one on March last and the
second three days later. containing a terss
and businesslike demand for $4,000 In a
hurry Both letters were plentifully en-
tsllished With the crude symbols of the
Black Hand and both contained intimn-
tions that left the Imagination PLAYING
tag with untold horrors. The first letter
read:
srCSoR Chnrso. Tomorrow a. the hour
Of YOU will he stopped by hoy. Youmust
give him $1,000 Think we'll and do not say
anything about n 10 any one
The seoond letter was like the first but
a bil more urgent The part about think
ing well and saying nothing was identical.
hut the hoy was eliminated and CaF,Iao
wGs ordered to make a trip 10 BROOKLYN
and place the $4,000 under the stOop Of
a factory az Sackett and Van Brunt streets
As 20 thinking well about Il SignoT
CarIso said that he followed instructions
TO the letter and even lost some aleep In
feverish coEitation. but he did not heed
the latter Nart u the warning He took
the matter % the police who advised him
to comply apparently with the demands
of the Blackhanders by placing a decoy
package containing q under the stOOp
mentioned in the letter
This was done by Caruso and his SEQ
rotary on March 4 according 70 testimony
givsN by both. They came 10 BROOKLYN
with the package. planted il. and had
scarcely disappeared when three men
approached the stoop. which was watched
by several Italian detectives Something
alarmed the trio. or perhaps they had
merely intended 20 reconnoitre. for they
left after lew moments. The detectives.
as they allege, having recognized MissiAnl
and Cincotta. allowed them to 90 On
their return soon after tho detectives
started 10 close in but the men took alarm
and ran. one of them throwing away q
sawed On shotgun loaded with buck shot
and slugs This. together with q revolver
and dirk we're offered a. evidence yester
day
Ecanti corroborated his employer a.
regards the planting Of the decoy pack
age and Detsctiye Mealli testified that he
recognized Missiani and CincOtta and OF
the subsequent arrests The trial will
60 on to-day