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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
POLICE SEEK MISSING MAN
Suspicious Aroused by Confession OF
Woman.

Lansing. Mich, Dec. 12.-The al
legged confession In jail here OF Mrs
Mary Lucas, widow of a former Fort
Scott (Neb,) attorney, that she poi
soned her boarder, Mrs. Pauline Fin
gel, last Friday night. caused the Off
GERS to make an extensive investiga
ton in the Lucas home for possible
evidence in connection with the d .
appearance of a Lansing contractor
A quantity Of quicklime was discov
cred underneath the cellar.
According to the officers Carl Miller
the contractor, was last seen in the
Lucas home here a little more than
a year ago. The police also assert
that Mrs. Lucas husband died about
two years ago under mysterious cir
cumstances in Fort Scott.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
Haywood plans General Strike.

Chicago, Dec. civilian d. Hay
wood, leader of the Industrial Work
ers of the World, reached Chicago and
opened headquarters with one aim In
view. He wants to precipitate a sort
of general strike of laborers, the un-
skilled and unorganized sort, center
ing his efforts on the stock yards and
the steel mills.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
Minneapolis Grain.

Minneapolis, Dec. 12.-Wheat-Dec..
79%c; May, 84hc; July, s5%c. Cash
close on track: No. 1 hard, S2%c; No.
/ Northern, 80% 6S1%c; TO arrive.
S0M Q81Mc; No. 2 Northern, 1874
YSHc; No. 3 Northern, 76M077Hc;
No. 8 yellow corn, 42@42hc; No. A
corn, 37041c; No. 3 white oats, sou %
S0Hc; t % arrive, soc; No. 3 oats, 270
roc: barley, N05Sc: FAX, $l.24K; to
arrive. Sl-24x.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
OFFICER SHOT AND KILLED
Meets Death In Attempting to Stop
Free for All Fight.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 12.-Policeman
John Shaw of Virden was shot and
killed when he attempted to stop a
free for all fight in which Dominick
Bernardo, at whose home the disturb
ance occurred, and his o~ne-year-old
son were probably fatally stabbed.
Bloodhounds have been placed on
the trail Of Ben ONIONS, who Is be-
lieved to have killed the policeman.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
Coughing At Night.

One bad cough can keep the whole
family awake at night. Phil. Disor-
neau, Schaffer, Mich, says: l could
not sleep on account of a bad cough,
and / was very weak. / used Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, and soon
the cough left and j slept s%oundly all
night" For sale by all druggists. -
Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
Drives OF A Terror.

The chief executioner of death in the
winter and spring months is pneumon-
ia. It's advance agents are colds and
grip. In any attack by one of these
maladies no time should be lost In TAX
ing the best medicine obtainable to
drive 1t OF. Countless thousands have
found this to b IL. Kings New Cis-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
MORE RIGHTS TO SETTLERS
Martin introduces Bill to Permit
Mineral Land Development.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Indian lands
opened to settlement in portions Of
South Dakota found to contain coal
and other mineral deposits are TO be
made subject to disposal under the
general provisions of the coal and min
eral land laws" according to the terms
Of a bill introduced by Representative
Martin Of South Dakota.
His bill refers to lands in the Rose
bud, Wind River, Lower Brule, Chey-
enne River and Standing Rock reser-
vations. A number of the settlers in
those localities have written Mr.. Mar
tin that they have found fuller's earth
and kaolin On their lands.
Under the present law they are un-
able to develop the deposits and Mr..
Martins bill proposes to correct the
defect.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
Life Sentence for Murder.

Hastings, Mimi, Dec. 13.-Ivan Wis
kic was found guilty of murder In the
first degree and sentenced to life in
the state prison at Saltwater by Judge
William HoGgson. Wiskic was &C
cused OF the murder of Mrs. Anna
Blazich in South st. Paul on Oct. 3.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13

covery. my husband believes it has
kept him from having pneumonia three
or four times writes Mrs. George w.
Place. ~Rawsonville, VT, land for
coughs. colds and Group we have '
found its equal" Guaranteed for al
bronchial affections. Price 90 cents
and 4f. Trial bottle free at I'll drug
gists. Adv
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
TAFT OFFER IS NOT DENIED
Yale President Admits Conference on
Law P~rofessorehIp.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 12.-Presi-
dent Hadley of Yale did not deny
that there had been an informal con-
ference on the subject of President
Taft accepting the Kent professorship
of law at Yale.
He did say, however, that the mat
tor had not formally been acted upon
q any way.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
FOR VIOLATION OF MANN LAW
Richest Woman in Wyoming Given a
Year In Prison.

all France Of Douglas, said to be the
~wealthiest woman in Wyoming ano
noted for her philanthropies. was con-
victed of violating the Mann white
slave" act in the federal court here
and sentenced to nj year at Leaven-
worth ~penitentiary by Judge Riner.
She was charged with transporting
Helen Bourie and Jessie Hosler from
Fort Wayne, Ind, to Douglas. Wyo.,
for immoral purposes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Wheat - Dec,
SO &c; May, S9Mc; July, $3.50. Corn
Dec, t7%c; May, ASH @4S&c; July,
4SAc. Oats-Dec, 32Ac; May, 1925
@32%c; July, 32A @32Bc. Pork
JAN, 1885; May, $18.25. Butter
Creameries, 28@35kc. Eggs-1S924c.
Poultry-Turkeys, 10000; chickens.
11kc; springs, lie.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
South st. Paul Live Stock.

South St. Paul, Dec. 12.-Cattle-
Steers, s5.75@8.50; lows and heifers,
$4.O0@7.00; calves, $4.00Q9.25; feed
ers, $3.75@7.00. Hogs-$7.30@7.55.
Sheep-Lambs, $3.25@7.25; wethers,
$3.25@4.35; ewes, $2.00@4.00.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Dec. 12.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. 1 hard, 82Bc; No.
/ Northern, S1Ac; No. 2 Northern,
79Ac; Dec, soc; May, 84%c. Flax
On track and to arrive, $1.24%; Dec,
$1.23A; jan, $1.24.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
ALLEN ESCAPES LIGHTLY
virginian Convicted Of involuntary
Mansiaunhter.

W~ytheville, Va, Dec. 12.-Sidna Al
len, leader of the Hillsvule gunner,
who shot up Carroll county court and
killed five persons, was convicted OF
involuntary manslaughter. The Jury
fixed his punishment at five years i'm
prisonment. He was on trial on q
first degree murder indictment Tor the
killing Of CommoRwealthss AtteroeR
Foster.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13
WITNESS HELD
FOR PERJURY
Arrested in Courtroom at
Dynamite Trial.
DETROIT MAN IS JAILED

Swore His Signature to a Letter Re-
ferring to Explosions Was a Forgery,
but a Handwriting Expert Testifies
That 1t Is Genuine.
Indianapolis, Dec. 12.-Winiam IL.
Quigley of Detroit, business agent OF
the carpenters union, was held to the
federal grand jury on the charge that
he had committed perjury as a wit
ness at the dynamite conspiracy trial.
He was taken into custody by a dep.
uty United States marshal.
Quigley was charged with commit
ting perjury in denying the author.
ship of a letter written in June, 1910,
in reference to a proposed series of
explosions in Detroit against nonunion
Jobs. Local officials Of the carpenters,
machinists' and iron workers unions
were charged with plotting to unionize
the trades in Detroit by the use OF
nitroglycerin.
A handwriting expert said Quig.
SSHo
ley's signature to a letter calling off"
the explosions was genuine. Quigley
bad testified the signature was a for.
gerry.
Miller Demands Arrest.
II ask that the witness Quigley be
recognized by the court as held to the
federal grand jury" said District At,
torney G. w. Miller. LAS 1t has beer
conclusively shown here that perjury
has been committed | ask that he be
held without a hearing before a com
missioner"
Quigley, presented before Federal
Judge A. b. Anderson, said he was not
In a position to give bond and was
taken to Jail.
The letter was addressed to Hiram
Cline, MDnCie. Ind, national organizer
for the carpenters union, and stated
that proposed Detroit explosions,
which local officials of the carpenters.
machinists' and iron workers unions
we're alleged Jointly to have plotted
had been called off, because Charles
Wachtmeister, an iron worker, had
talked too much"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-13

Swore His Signature to a Letter Re.
ferring to Explosions Was a Forgery,
but a Handwriting Expert Testifles
That Ii Is Genuine.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

A~<-
I'D FUrDs,
Fur ~
tell 46s"'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
REAL EsTATE-IMPRovED.

FLORIST BUSINESS. IN FLOUR
fishing condition; located on 10th East
near 7th South ST.: II acres land; good
greenhouses. plants. shrubs. etc; small
residence. Or will sell without green
houses. Owner going TO California on ac-
count poor health. A rare chance for the
right man. Call on owner at 724 South
10th East st, city bl126
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
$40 CASH.
Ak ner month

$40 CASH.
s5 per month,
For The most beautifully located lots N
Salt Lake.
Fairrlont Springs Addition.
18TH South and 9th East.
5000 to 1915 per lot.
On and between two car Nne1, Ashton
walks and water main In front OF all
lots. Have sold So lots in the last few
weeks. Have 400 more for sale. Many
new bungalows will be erected there this
spring.
This property Is without question the
cheapest offered for sale on the market.
Be quick ard make your choice. Always
ready TO show them. Call. phone or
write for printed plat.
A. RICHTER. % South Main Street
Phonea GAL.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
SAFES AND VAULTS

a CCMPLETE LINE OF SAFES AND
Fauits Always on hand, a few second
SSano saIes TOT sale. Write for circular.
pneeiS eete e. Vault Co. Al P. o. place,
o2S78
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
FOR RENT OR LEASE.
FOR SALE OF TRADE.

FOR SALE-TUE BEST NEW WHITE
b.ck bungalow, east bench. Bountiful
rooms, hall. pantry. bath. city water
full basement furnace. acres, D. sly
young orchard; would exchange for city
property, If YOU want home, this
cannot be beaten. Apply 535 East 9th
South nslao
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
FURS AND PLUMES

WILLOW PDUMSS CLEANED
curled, dyed black. II, a. Carter Fur
Co.. 81 West 1St South. e4o9
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

I'-noOM, ALL NEW. 421 LOVENDALE
81 4th So. bet, 3rd and 4th East
h131G
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

7-RooM MODERN, VERY FINE BRICK
house. with sleeping porch. gas range.
newly decorated. fine location. "a F, 81
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

s lFoR RENT. 3-RoOM APARTMENT
rfurnshed, S25 a month. Call at 634 so.
s} Main. You'll have TO hurry. No car fare
~ mere. Bell phone 2824-K. a36S3
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

BROOM PARTLY MODERN. ON EAST
sth South. rent very reasonable. Phone
Wasatch 411S-Y b3F
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

MODERN s-RooM HOUSE; CLOSE IN.
se5 So Main wasatch Ask. aa3S2
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.
FARMS AND ACREAGE

FOR SALE. ALL IN VICINITY OF BIG
main line Of S. p. L. A & 8. L. r. r..
l40 miles south OF Salt Lake City.
We can FIX UP the man who wants a
nome. or tho man who wants land for
an investment
We have improved farms from s12.5o
TO 1925 per acre.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS from 25 TO $1B per
acre. and a few good homestead and
desert claim locations.
Everything we handle IL either under
ditch or water can be put on II from SO
TO SEQ per share.
We can give liberal terms on most all
prOperty we handle.
Write or cali on
KELLY-RYAN REALTY CO.,
Deseret. Utah. b112s
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
LADIES TAILOR
ATTORNEYS

POWERS y MARIoNEAuX, ATToR-
news o. W. Powers Thomas Marion
eaux. j. w. Mckinney Roger w. Powers.
Top floor front. Kearns bldg. Bell 1850
John harrington notary. n24s3
D. L. OLESON. LAWYER.
7o7 Boston Bldg Wasntch tf'2. p6S0
DANA T. SMITH. ATTORNEY. dos~s
Herald Bldg Bell phone. Wasatch IA.
x1i8o
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

4 ROOMS. WATER, E. L. AND TOILET.
144 9th East. b7OO
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

s-RooM FURNISHED HOUsEI sTRICT-
" modern, east side; for summer mos
Sosn Soa ,nenclng May 1. Telephone Hyland
ao<-1' b20S6
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
FURs AND TAxIDERMIsTs

we DO EVERYTHING m THE FIR
and tnxidermist line. Highsst prices
Bhid for raw turs and wild animals,
- Stencil Fur Co, 81 e ard So. s2326
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

$40 SIS East eth South. opposite
park. PARTRIDGE. 4o7 Judge bids.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

'G-ROOM MODERN BRICK HOUSE.
good laundry. 42l South 4th East. bT37
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED

4 AND 5-ROOM APIS. IN THE STEW
art. 1st ave. and st. Rent reason
able. Wasatch 1s7S-X or 1881. s1S6s
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

m hdoDERN TERRACE NEWLY FUR
HEAtf n'shed' 62l SO, 9th East, Rent $3.50
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
PAPER CLEANING


UTAH PAPER CLEANING co. IN
qulre Salt Lako Glass Ss Paint Co. Both
phones 40i5, b133o
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19

DESIRABLE LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
rooms. 352 e. 4th South. Ind 1871;
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
TYPEWRITERS

COME AND SEE OUR BARGAINS IN
rebuilt typewriters or write for price
list Agents new No, Royal. Stewart.
Gceson Co, Typewriter Exchange. &c
West End South ST. b752
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-19
FOR RENT
APARTMENTS FURNISHED

THE COLONIAL
Elegantly furnished two and three
room apts.. with reduced rates from $40
and up: single rooms. with and without
bath. $40 and up. Bell phoLs Elk. AZ.
f2056
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-04
LAST MINUTE NEWS
SUITCASE THIEVES
MAKE GOOD HAULS

Three robberies took place within two
blocks OF the -Four Corners today,
the reports of which reached police
headquarters about simultaneously
In Broad street store suitcase fun
of silks and velvets belonging to Ralph
Wilson, travelling man of New York,
was reported stolen and suitcase full
Of sample combs. belonging TO J. c,
Dewey, another travelling man fror
New York, was taken from Market
street store.
About noon today a box OF tools was
reported stolen from new building ct
the corner of Market and Beaver
streets. The tools belonged to Henry
Moses OF 7ss South Ninteenth street.
To Probe Alleged Federal Coercion.
WASHINGTON, March A thor
ough investigation TO determine wheth-
er postnasters are being coerced in
the interest OF any presidential candi-
date is contemplated in a resolution
introduced today by Senator Bristow,
of Kansas. a progressive Republican.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-04
Garrison May
Be Chancellor
Believed That Judge Will Suc-
eeed Pitney.


TRENTON. March 4.-That the ap-
pointuent of Chief Justice Charles g.
Garrison to succeed Chancellor Mahlon
Pitney is noa unlikely is the belief of
well-informed men IN the State House
today
It is a weli-known fact that the
Governor regards Justice Garrison as
one of the most able, If not the most
able, Democratic lawyer in the State.
When asked about the appointment
Governor Wilson said: II never talk
about appointments before they ar.
made
VIII you say that you have made
up your mind?"
Il do not discuss appointments be-
fore they are made" was all the Gov
ernor would say.
1t is said that the Governors plan
is TO promote Justice Garrison and
then to rut Clarence L. Cole, Circuit
Court judge. in his place and to flll
the vacancy caused by Judge Cole by
appo lnting william A. Faunce, Of Al
1antic City. Another rumor going the
rounds is that Chief Clerk Pierson, in
the Office of the Supreme Court. may
be appointed to succeed Mr. Riker as
clerk of the court.
Former Assemblyman Minot lie a
candidate for this Office. Still another
rumo- has 1t that when Prosecutor
Mott, Of Essex county, leaves the
office Judge Osborne will resign from
the bench and become prosecutor
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-04
Vote for Roosevelt or
Taft in STARS Ballot
Readers of This Paper Given Chance to Indicate Choice
Nominee for President the Republican Ticket.

tremendous influence that hfs position
wields. His friends claim for him the
solid backing of the machine with the
addition of q good many independent
voters who they say did not like
Roosevelt's strenuous methods. While
Roosevelt's friends say that the Regu-
lars will vote for their candidate be-
cause Taft cannot be elected If nomi-
mated, Taft's supporters say that a
good many Progressives viii vote for
the President because Colonel Roose-
Welt cannot be nominated.
Filling out the coupon will enable the
Republican voter to know at an early
date the situation just as 1t stands.
The answers that will be received by
this paper by way of this ballot viii ba
taken as an expression of the Republi-
can voters and may be regarded as q
reflection of the popular opinion In re-
spect to these two candidates. From
this probably can be foretold the situ-
alton in States where conditions are
similar to New Jersey.
An early answer to this will be ap-
preciated.
The voter. by filling out q coupon
and asking his friends to do the same,
will aid materially in bringing out in
formation that is OF votai interest to
him.
Who is your choice for nominee for
President on the Republican ticket?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-04
.TENE MENT HOUSE
FIRE INVESTIGATION
BY KEARNY. CHIEF
Thirteen People JeOpardized by
Blaze Believed to Have
Been Incendiary.
FACTS ARE GIVEN TO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Several Circumstances Are Sis.
pici0us, Is Belief of Town
Authorities.

Suspeciine lnceuiarism, fne Sii.ei
Charles Greenneid, Oh hearns' hss
ordered an inVestisatioh INTO tne tact'
surrounding nre III "nicn ehe I'VE,
OF tnifteen people We're Jeopardizeo
tners carry SATURDAY, "heh lHes were
eoinpeiieo 10 nee 10 tue s'reee IA tis'i
nigntciotnes.
me hre IN QUESTION oceurreo IN the
puecher shop conuuc.eu py Micnaei
n, nlef1suashas q. III ecnusior asenue
: no ',a WISE uis.ose seieu ~ ~
Ailne hiteneii, Wlo iises opposi.e II
uaIhlls U uos anoneo lne
a1i.cnen %onan, snu' Pc. ne ou, :
Siaoo"' sne Sc" e'i7 o'Ae7''S 'Si'ei
SNIP ~ I..a,, ilairs
~ M =. H s,n ouseu a,s. A.s'a,1 -
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-04

DR.. Harry C. Povey. of 80 Mott street
after hasty examination; ordered the
boy taken to the hospital.
After the boy had been left at St
James's, Mr.. Clements reported The ac-
cident at the Third precinct.
II never knew a man to oe so upset
and griefstricken over an accident.
said Captain Christie to-day.
Petersen, the chauffeur. had slowed
down, according TO Mr.. Clements. when
he saw number of cnildren or the
street. Then the boy and a smaller
girl companion, hand in hand and run
ming head down, crossed directly IN
front of the machine, 50 Mr.. Clements
said.
Petersen swerved to one side," he
continued, but the children got sepa-
rated in some way and the little boy
was hit by the wheel of the auto"
An operation was performed on John
yesterday and his parents are at his
bedside.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-04
Factories Close as Fuel
Supplies Become
Exhausted.
SHIPPING SERIOUSLY
CRIPPLED, is REPORT
Heavy Purchases in This
Country Cause Advance
in Coal Price.

LONDON, March 4.-Factory after
factory is closing down all over the
United Kingdom, as a result of the ma
tional coal strike, and famine is threat
ening. Those responsible .or the min
ers' trouble are simply marking time
for the present, although it is expected
that negotiations will soon be resumed.
Besides the miners, considerably over
a million of when have eased work,
it is now estimated that there are up
wards of 100000 workers in other indus
tries idle. owing to the strike, and the
number is increasing hourly.
The crews of coal carrying vessels
lying in the coaling ports are now be-
ing discharged, as the ships are unable
to get cargo. The railroad employees
are suffering in similar way.
In isolated instances the striking
miners have refused permission to men
10 enter the mines in ordc- to feed the
ponies, which have been left below, or
to keep the workings clear Generally.
however, the utmost good feeling pre-
walls between the men md the owners.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-04
SOFT PEDAL
ROBBER" DID
MANY JOBS
Rich Loot in His Room Being
Identified Rapidly by
Owners.

The police today have cleared up
over twenty five robberies that were
committed by Parker Westcott, des-
perate negro who was captured In a
sensational style by Patrolmar Owen
Kelly. Of the Second precinct, at the
point of gun in a furnished room at
" Clay street. The room yielded
thousands of dollars worth Of jewelry,
cut glass and other expensive trin,.ets
which have been partially identified
by the victims of the negros rob-
berries. In most cases the robberies
were committed In suburbs and ad-
joining towns.
Mrs. J. Canting, Of 5i2 Westminster
avenue, Elizabeth, through an Eliza
beth detective, today identified a gold
locket, gold butterfly, pearl necklace
and other trinkets.
That Westcott was dangerous per-
son is evinced from the manner In
which his robberies were committed.
When entrance was gained in house
the first step of the thief was to turn
on the gas nearest the rooms were his
victims were asleep The doors be-
tween himself and the persons asleep
were then closed. He was careful to
put out any ishlS tnaI he Iound Durn-
ing while he was at work, SO as not to
place his own life in jeopardy
Wcscott is known to the police as the
soft Pedal Robber." This title was
given him on account of his habit in
always wrapping towels about his
shoes, making use of those he found
in the place entered The police say
Wescott carried on an extensive cor
respondence.
The young woman who said she was
che wife of Wescott, but who refused to
tell much about~herself, Is still In Gus
tody, and it is said a complaint win be
made against her. The police are in
vestigating her past and it is believed
she is the wife of Jersey City mer-
chant.
Homer W. Fischer. of S5 Ninth avenue,
East Orange, made a complaint of bur-
glary against Wescott in the East Or
ange Police Court today. The loot
taken at the Fischer home amounted to
about $780, This is said - have hap
pened October 1. 1911.