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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
PARCEL POST DOES
BUMPER BUSINESS
Nearly 5000 Parcels a Day
Handled by Detroit Office;
Praise fJr Washer

Figures have been compiled on the
operation OF the parcel post depart
ment In Detroit for the first week, and
show that an immense volume OF bust.
ness was taken care of In a highly
satisfactory manner. There were in
ali 14,42S parcels received for delivery
In the working days Of the week. or
these 5SS were local parcels OF an
average weight of IS ounces and they
brought a revenue OF $3.50 into the
office. There'were 1880 parcels from
outside points. The outgoing parcels
numbered 30,223 and the average
weight was 2l.S ounces. They brought
an income OF $2,230.79. OF the parcels
shipped from the office 439 were in
sared. and of the parcels received for
delivery 295 were insured or register
ed. This shows an average OF nearly
5000 parcels day for delivery and
5000 parcels day for shipment. The
revenue amounted TO $3.50 per day,
though this does not represent the
actual stamp sales, as many firms
bought up supply OF stamps.
There Is still shortage OF stamps,
the two-cent denomination being
practically exhausted. No three-cent
stamps were sent Win the btCOnu
consignment from Washington, and
this has made an extra drain on the
two-cent variety. There is similar
shortage all over the country.
Verne A. Washer superintendent OF
the parcel post. is given great credit
for the manner In which the business
has been handled In Detroit. With
his staff of clerks and carriers he
has gone into the big job with the
idea OF making record, and In the
first weeks operations has demon
strated that the express companies
and others who could not see how the
business could be handled were all
wrong. 1t has been necessary to work
night and day, however. TO keep up
with the food of parcels and the stan
entitled to great credit for the man
ner in which ii tackled the extra
work. One man who had formerly
worked with an express company was
put into the department and he lasted
just one day.
God never intended man TO work
as hard as these fellows do" he said
as he resigned his job.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
BRICK ADVANCES
sc. SQUARE YARD
City Must Pay $500 More for
1913 Supply Than Last
Year

II will cost the department Of public
works at least $1,000 more this year
to purchase 100000 brick than tie
price of the same number last year.
The bids received Tuesday, on being
tabulated, were found to average FIVE
cents more per square yard than
those of last year there being 40 brick
20 square yard. There were IL bid
ders, among them being several new
concerns who underbid the regulars"
The eight lowest bidders and theft
Prices were as follows: IT. b. Town
send Brick e. Construction Co., 81
cents a square yard; Alliance Clay
Products Co, 1920 cents: Jacksonville
Brick Co, 81 cents; Detroit Vitrified
Brick Co, SO cents South Webster
Face Brick Co, SO cents; Noble BRICK
Co.. 30 cents; Harris Brick Co. so
cents. The last four are classed as
new bidders. Contracts are generally
awarded among the eight lowest bid
ders.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
BULL PEN BAD
AS OLD CELLSIN
JACKSON PRISON
-ABNER Il. LARNED.
Lack of Sanitation in Municipal
Court Building Shocks
Grand Jury
RELIEF REMEDIES
WILL RE SUGGESTED
Jury Expects to- Finish Work
and File Report in
Court Friday

AS bad as the old cell block in
Jackson prison. was Grand Jury Fore
man Abner f. Larneds characterize
ton OF the bull pen" In the municipal
court building, whore prisoners are
brought from the various police sta
lions TO await arraignment In police
court
The Wayne county grand jury decid-
ed, "Wednesday morning, TO visit the
bull pen In police headquarters and
that In the municipal court building,
In order To make recommendations
concerning them, In it's report.
Supt. Downey led the jurors about
police headquarters and explained the
use OF every room.
The building was constructed in
1888, and the population has more
than doubled since that time" he ex-
planned. we do the best we can
under the circumstances
How many prisoners do you keep
in here?" Mr.. Larned asked.
Il have seldom seen more than
eight or ten," Supt. Downey replied.
AT times We have had Is or 60"
said Capt Marquardt.
Do they ever fight among them.
selves?" juror asked.
No, We have no trouble with
them" was the reply.
Some OF them are very filthy, and
must have the hose turned on them
before they can be taken to court
Supt. Downey said. This Is not the
only place where prisoners are kept.
Many are sent 10 Trumbull and Hunt
stations. IL man Is brought In
drunk, he Is kept here until he be-
comes sober, and is not taken to
court IL he Ii first offender
The jurors examined the cell block
and found II clean. but complained or
the smallness OF the cells. Three pris-
oners were I'm the bull pen" when the
grand jury examined It, and several OF
the cells In the block were occupied
The jurors commented on the scarcity
CT seats in the bull PEN where
benches along the walls are the only
seats provided.
In police court, the jurors inter
viewed Justice Stein.
II can characterize this place In two
words" he said. Simply unspeak
able"
The grand jury was led into the
bull PEN and many recoiled at the
odor. The officers smiled.
This place has been well aired"
they said "You should come here
when there are 10 TO 100 persons wait
ing"
Justice Stein explained that prop
erty was being condemned for new
municipal court building
You gentlemen can use your influ-
ence TO have the work hurried" he
said In the usual course Of proceed
lire IL will take several years before
money Is granted for the building. and
IL is an immediate need. You have
little conception of the unsanltary con-
d:tlons caused by the lack of room end
adequate facilities here. II Is hard on
prisoners and officers. and hard on at
torneys who often have to walt an
hour or two in an unhealthy atmos-
phere before their cases can be tried.
The grand jury continued the con-
sideration OF it's report, Wednesday
morning. and met again In the after
noon. The report will probably be
completed Friday and filed with the
court. No indictments will issue, 1t Is
said, before the report Is filed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
BIRTHS
BOYS.

-
l.. Griessel. s7s Hancock; j.. ostro-
mansky. Detroit J. Feldstein, LOG Ma
polSon; @ Weiner. 19l Napoleon: D.
Adler, Az Rivard; j. Wasberg, 2S1 Al
fred; w. sherman, IA Frank; G. Can.
non, 2ol Columbia: @. Russo, S12
Champaign; \. Locrlcchio. 335 Monroe,
j. Elliott, 90 Melrose: o.. Sippe, IL
Phillips; H. McBraerty, 7ss Belvldere;
II. Jadach, 400 Superior; r. Della, 1876
Fort: W. Mcmahon. 1873 Hancock: NJ
Homyk, 26S Campbell; l.. Jones, $50
Bagg; w MalCney. sS3 Holcomb; H.
Refrain. 1888 Kercheval n. Willing
1916 Trumbull; }. Slford, 10 Mark ~
Cook, l16 Harrison; }. DePoughe. 66S
Pennsylyanls; l.. Salvatore. 400 Riyard'
H. Croydon. Woman's hospital; J. Ba
neiczewski. 26T Dubois X. Wojczyk
99i Leland: A. Lukaszek. sac Alexan-
drine; G.. Frank, rs Lawton: y. PARISH
4Ss Rivard: 6. Capezza. "A Beacon; v
Peralno. 1874 Fort; \. Costa, l79 Fort;
NJ. Palczzoio. 124 Russell: J. Nolter
100 Moran. W. Bartlett. eli Garland;
&C.. Boughton, 123 Chippewa; r. Theil
1853 Chene; Il. Mlddlewood, 22S Lam
bert; O. Neibert, 121 Homer. A. Brooks
born; r. Morello. 10l Catherine; w
Yurgen. % Scott; r. English. House
of Providence; <. I.iveJ 1S9 wilkins
NJ Schmmied, s74 Twenty nrsti ~
Robinson. Detroit; 4. cornwell: S4s Le-
may II. Gilbo. 1873. Helen; NJ. Metz
s22 McDougali: A. Dueweke,- So Nc
Clellan; j. Adamczak. Ssl Frederick
y LaTuer. 2sS Macomb: +. Kawackl
sil Chene; w Gabansbiewski. So
Mitchell. =. Siabelski. s2l AleXandrtne
twins; O. Clark. 122 Brooklyn.
GIRLS
J. Roman, 1892 ST Aubin; l.. Grabon
bog Garfield: r. Petrequin, I'll Boule'
ward. B. Peters. s57 Concord j. Bron.
s1eln 20, High = dlowsS Gre 81 E SS'
teenth, twins: NJ DudeR. So Nidman
J. fastener. fs9 Eighteenth +. Blair
~ Jefferson; y. Patterson. SCI Garfield
y. Aeferity. SIS PhffatetphtT; A. Scfe7
mansky. $50 McDougall: +. Felczak
So Trombley; W. York. Addison: IL
steele, Providence hospital: 4 Kran'
eel, 23t Brady: A. Wieszowski. sol VIII
lis; J. Carrier, rs Porter: 9. Boyle
32z Fifteenth 8 Golden. s25 81. An
tome; :. Gardner. % Laura " Kamisc.
sky, iS2 Leland. A. Fuip. 3S0 Leland
n. Smith. s91 Beaublen. q. Fogush. 81
Thlrty-nrst. J. Lynch. 53s Fourteenth
q. Manos. ISL Clinon: A. Weber. IL;
Muilctt; T. Ratkosky. go Twenty
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
DEATHS

Charles Trip. 1856 Elizabeth 81
years, nephrltis: Emil Knoll, Grace hos
pftaf,- rs years. hepdtfc abscess: Walter
Ross. 80 Hancock. 50 years, acute me-
phritls: Frederioka Weber, IA Gender,
II years, cfrrhosis OF liver; Charles
McAfee. 1910 Vinewood. years, ne
phritis: Jessie Wilson, i37 McDougall
years. pneumonia; A. Richardson. ST.
Cavalry. 20 years. fracture OF skull;
Augusta Johnson, CAT Beaubien. SO
years. arterio sclerosis; Henry wiliits
Boulevard sanitarium, 10 years. apo
plexy; John Miner. 227 Watson. 81
years. srterio sclerosis; Jane levitt
16s sycamore. SO years. pneumonia;
Patrick Kelly. 345 Lansing. so years
pneumonia; John seitz. patrol wagon
SO years. fracture OF skull William
Hagermsn. West Side hospital, "a
years. paralysis; Helena Klepaczyk, SIS
Rivard, 80 years, apoplexy; James Ed
wards. 500 Magnolia: 40 years fracture
OF skull; Hannah Moore. T61 Baker
rs years, pneumonia: Anna Mieran. tsl
Fischer, SO years, cancer: Ernestins
Forth. 200 Waterloo, 81 years, senIiity;
Burt Bennett. SOC sixth. 81 years. en-
docarditis: Sarah Reilly. $50 Trumbuli
50 years. senility; John Oldani, $50 Jos
campau, 80 years. cirrhosis OF liver.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
POLICE NAB MAN
WHO CANNOT SLEEP
Mind Must Be Troubled by
Crime, They Figure; Mis-.
taken, Though

William Bauer, OF No. 304 Randolph
St, spent many hours on a plank in
police headquarters because he is a
person who cannot sleep.
Friends of Bauer saw him walking
the streets at night, calling on high
heaven for the privilege of closing his
too wakeful eyes.
Ii caused discussion. Discussion
caused gossip. Gossip fed from
mouth to mouth. and finally reached
Patrolman j. Il. Hayes, who got the
fruition of all the idle babble.
Bauer could not sleep. Therefore
something troubled his conscience.
Therefore he was probably implicated
In some unsolved crime. Some lin.
solved crime was the thrusting OF a
Negro from q dock at the foot OF Shell
by-st. The slayer had escaped. Ha,
Bauer could not sleep; had not slept
for months.
He was planked. He denied all
knowledge OF any crime.
Detectives Graus and Lemond In
vestigated. They learned nothing.
Bauer was released.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
ONLY SLIGHT DAMAGE
TO MICHIGAN WHEAT

LANSING, Mich, Jan. S.ztSpeciai.1
According to the crop report issued
by Secretary of State Martindale,
Michigan wheat did not suffer to any
great extent during December, or all
the queries sent TO various parts OF the
state. 1870 correspondents report that
wheat was slightly damaged last
month, while 293 correspondents claim
NO damage was done.
During the month OF December,
153,757 bushels OF wheat were mar.
keted In Michigan, while the total
number of bushels marketed In the
I'VE months from August TO December
was 2,750.0O0.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
MAN CONVICTED ON
WHITE SLAVE CHARGE

James Donnelly was found guilty
under the white slave act by jury In
the United States court. Wednesday
morning. The case lasted day and a
half. Donnelly was accused of bring.
ing Lucille Ray to Detroit from
Youngstown, o. He was remanded
for sentence.
Following the verdict In the Don
nelly case the trial of Thomas G.
Longton on a similar charge was COM
menced. 1t is alleged that he brought
his wife to Detroit in violation Of the
white slave act.
job Printing Done Right. Times
Printing Co. Is John R.-st.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
classified estss | $ Gent %ar :

Cash With ordss II charged. 70 :
No. transient advertlssmsnt inserted
TOT less than lee with cash: ise ~
charged per insertion.
Tho above rates apply TO all ciRssi.
ncations except Births, Cards OF
Thanks. Obituaries. Meeting Notices
Births. Deaths. Cards OF Thanks AMI
Mtetlne Notiees-MiL,mum charge. 1be
for 70 words or less( over Is woi d.
one and one-third cents for each extra
Observation-Disclosures charge. soc: roe
per line. lCounts sax words 20 the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
GEORGE w. MORROW
Is GUEST OF HONOR

George w Morrow, former superin-
tendent OF the Michigan Anti saloon
league who gave UP that post 10 be-
come Identified with national prohibit.
ton work. was the guest OF honor at
an informal farewell reception. Tues
day evening. OF Samaritan lodge, No
27 l. q. O. r., OF which he In a mem
her. TIE program included music. In
formal speeches and presentation
OF a bouquet 20 Mr. Morrow.
Mr. Morrow was the guest OF honor
also. al luncheon, Tuesday noon, In the
Y NJ C. A. cafe OF the office and Held
force of the Anti-Saloon league. lie
was presented with a travelling case On
behalf OF his fellow.workers. J, Frank
Burke Who takes Mr.. Morrow's place
as superintendent, was one Of the
sneakers at tho luncheon. Another
guest was Or Howard ". Russell ol
Columbus.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08

third; Il. siel, 1909 Russell: J. Klein. "a
tultoni NJ. Forsyth. 2ss Wesson: NJ
Ruzzala. 3s6 Palmer, A. Esper, bred
ericki NJ. Burke, 523 Chippewa; j.
Buczkowski, 1859 81 Auoin; :. Kowal.
ski, 404 Forest; II. ST Barnard 1O1
Puiford j. Moore. ~ Eighth; :. Talbot
20S Columbia A. Lucier, 2S6 Vermont
X. stewart, Az Clinton.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
MARRIAGES

Eugene RiardcE. 80. Butte, Mont.
Mary Farrell, 80. Detroit.
Maryan Jankowski, so; Mary Wit
kowska, "a.
wlsdyslaw BOczak, a2i Victoria Bic
Joseph zlbskG 81; Victoria Liesnow-
ska, IS.
Frank Van YAlksnberg, 81: Majei
Billings. 10.
Joseph Kuelenski. AZ Katherine
Kowsnowska, 81.
Michael Mandeil %; Polly Matecka.
Krlstlan W. Williamson, IS; Elmirs
LeBeau. SO.
John fabian, 20: Karoiina sowa, 10.
SHERIFF. W. Hardwlcke. 81; Marie
Warner. 10.
Ernest ]. Gallmeyer, 90. FIT Wayne.
Ind; Selma Hoppe. 81, same.
Sam Moskovitz, So Mine Feldman, 80.
Benodict Mansfield, 20; Amanda Ber-
Joseph Hunt. 90: Louise W. simpson,
Alfred j. MossarelIa. "a; Elizabeth r.
Frawley, 20.
John Luzenski. %; stanIslawa NAL
kiewicz, %.
Leonard Lendzion. 20; Antonio Mos
kowlcz. 81
Fred Carter. "a; Helen Fredette, %.
Henry Loefher. 81; Julia Gerlach, Is.
William I. Moore, Jr,, %; Alice
Searle. ~.
Karol KaczewskI 20. wyandotte; Ju-
liza Grabowski. 81. wyandotte.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
HELP wANrrn-mAI.l

lathe. driiiine. milling
screw machine. carpenters. nreman
ders man, wife laborers, handymen.
porter Central. IS Griswold-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08

The estate OF the late Conrad Lehr,
Detroit 1umberman. who died June 20.
1919. leaving $4,000 10 his wife. paid
an Inheritance tax OF t535.55 in the
probate court Wednesday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08

suits for divorce were started in tn,
Wayne circuit court as follows, Wed
nescay: emma W., Arson Edward Ad
ans; Byron Il. VS. Minnie Nichols, an
Harry vs.. Dora Mills.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08

Use Your
Best Judgment

Regarding Your Dental Work
After little thought you will
grant Us at least an opportunity TO
convince you that we render service
F and offer prices NOT uupficnted IN
Detroit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08

est son OF a. Jackson. No. 2364 West
Grand blvd. died Tuesday in the fam
lily home. following a long Illness
yearD ago graduated from Central
High school In 1907. was n member OF
the Phi Epsilon fraternity and premi-
nent la the affairs OF Trinity Episcopal
church.
Following graduation. young Jack
son entered the employ Of the Com
mcrclal National bank. later going in
10 business with his father His UNI
timely death will be mourned By a
large circle OF friends
FuntFa1 SERVICES VIII be held in the
home, Friday afternoon at 1880, the
Rev. W. Warne Wilson, rector OF Trim
ity church officiating. Interment Will
be In Evergreen.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
PERsoNaL.

any poor girl is IN trouble.
needing advice, friendship or heir
write or call on SIC. MAItGAREf
DUFFY, eos Forrest. west, salvation
Army.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
UNPAID CITY TAXES

OF each ward 81 the city For the year
az anemented amount FOR every sncI,
tax for that year. and that said ro.'
will remain IN the Qfnce wne1 9Nc
TAX mas be raid until the ~, "a. q. .<.s :.
ertv arsinaf which said taxes nrt -
sessed viii be adveftiset nao spi4
provided oy law
Max G. KocH,
ssn Ctr Treasnrsr
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08

PIANO - round corners.
carved legs. overstrung scale. very
fine condition. sweet tone, rosewood
case. Qaiek-saie price this week,
at once, GRINNELL BROS Branch,
: ~ Monroe.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
CITY OF DETRoIT-oPFICE OF
CITY TREASURER.

yo,,.. !. hereby given 10 an Per.
un%.lssasa S Ss. dSSsS to IS
rolls %
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08

BUY direct from manufactures.
DETROIT STORE FIXTURE
COMPANY
Showcases. counters. shelving. wall
cases, etc 1914 Cratiot. Main
402z.
WANTED--Cor. Michigan and Fourth.
20 furnish rooms complete: 81 week
Sumner Co.
$500 Player PIANO I'm full sIze ma
hoRanx- cass.-rhis instrument has
had little use, ts In perfect condi
ton and will now be sold 20 quick
buyer for only SASS. Easy pa yments
The Cable Piano Co, els Woodward
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
HELP wANrED--MALE.

wANTED-rAien 90 learn barber trade
by our new method OF free practice
Hundreds az graduates depending
qualihes Wages while learning.
Tools given. Write today Atoler
Barber College. Chicago. H..
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08

THE WORLD UNKNowN"--An all
embracing History or Century or
Exploration and Discovery, thrilling
adventures and strange experiences
OF famous travellers among savage
men and animals OF all the unknown
parts of the world. over 200 illus
trations by best American artists,
Most thrilling and instructive book
for old and young. Regular subscrip-
tion price $3.50 Our price soc and
75c. GRINNELL BROS. Branch, 81
Monroe.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-08
SITUATIONS wANrEp--FEMALR


vIcTRoLAs We carry q
complete stock of Victor Victrolas
records and supplies Prices 315 TO
1900. Amy style Victor Victrola or
Victor outfit sold on easy weekly or
monthly payments. Come In and
hear them played. The Cable Plano
Co., 21s Woodward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
HEAT RECORD YESTERDAY
Weather Bureau Knows of No
January II So Mild.

Shy spring peeped into New York
Yesterday, arriving early in the morn
ing and remaining all the day. She
renewed old acquaintances, hirted with
the leafess trees in the parks and held
tste-A-tetes with all the flowers in the
florists windows.
Persons who remember the seasons
from wear TO year recalled that on
January II, 1872, the THERMOMETERS
registered II degrees above zero at its
lowest point and 2S degrees at its
highest. What contrast yesterday!
Shortlv after | p. m. the mercury had
climbed TO 30 degrees, and there 1t
hung for quite while, never getting
far below that.
The Weather Bureau reported that
this constituted the hottest January IL
I'm the history Of the bureau. In 1881
the highest temperature on the same
day of the month was degree lower.
The Hudson River has never before
open to navigation so long,
EXCEPT in 1878, when it was open on
January 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
Photograph by StenenD

run on to the platform just as the train
came in. and admitted that he might
have accidentally bumped into Miss
Curran.
why did you run off the train when
you got TO Prospect avenue?" asked
Magistrate Butts.
The guard told me the young woman
had complained that l had insulted
her" lie said, and ! thought the best
thing TO do was to get away to avoid
trouble" And he repeated his state
ment that Cardinal Farley knew him
and what a first class man" he was.
TT makes no difference who knows
YOU" replied the court. THE case is
whether or not you insuted this young
woman
Miss Curran was recalled and said
that it was not true that Yappelli had
rushed on to the platform TO catch the
train. She said he passed her on the
platform twice before the alleged Of
fence took place.
Magistrate Butts thought the case
too important TO decide without allow
ing Yappelli the privilege Of an inter-
pre- ter and he gave instructions for one
TO be In court when the case came up
To-day The magistrate also issued a
subpoena for the train guard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
SHERIFF'S UNLUCKY FRIDAY
Servin's First Auto Breaks
Down and Second Kills Man.
tBy Telegraph 10 The Tribunc.


Newburg. n. Y, Jan. 17.-Larry II.
Servin, of New City, Sheriff of Rock
land County, will have a dread of Fri
days hereafter. lie left home early to-
day for a hunting trip TO the noun
tains in an automobile. He ran into
ditch and the car was disabled. He
secured another automobile but about
q o'clock this morning, in this city, his
car ran down and fatally injured
Charles Armstrong, a machinst.
Armstrong did not appear to be scri-
ously injured, and Lewis f. Remy. the
chauffeur, was arrested for running his
car without license displayed. 1t was
then learned that Remy had no license.
He was fined on both charges, and per
mitted to return home with Scryin, who
abandoned his pleasure trip.
Armstrong took bad turn this after
noon and died from clot on the brain.
Coroner Dubois will investigate the
case tomorrow, and probably will or
der the arrest of the chauffeur on the
charge of manslaughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
THIEF "CROSSES" HIS CLAN
With 28-Year Jail Record, He
Patents a Burglar Alarm.

William Cornell, who attempted a
few days ago to escape from a patrol
man who had him in charge in the
Criminal Courts Building, received a
letter yesterday from firm Of patent
attorneys in Washington saying that
his application for a patent on burg
lar alarm and on a door bell had been
granted. Cornell is now charged with
burglary, and is said to be one of the
best known burglars in the country.
His police record shows that he has
spent twenty eight years in prison. He
is fifty-four years old.
His burglar alarm and door bell were
conceived while he was in Clinton
Prison, following a conviction for burg
larry. The burglar alarm is said to be
applicable to windows which are left
partly open for ventilation. The door
bell he describes as one which by diff
ferent rings shows whether it is a
member of the family or a stranger
who desires admittance.