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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
DIES WHILE HERE on VISIT
Richard s, Shapter, Brooklyn, Expires
at Home of Brother-in-Law

Richard Sterling Shapter, IS years
old, resident of Brooklyn, n. Y. who
ealne to Harrisburg last summer on a
visit to his brother-in-law, Charles A.
Disbrow, 1915 North Front street, and
was taken i'll while there, diei las
night at Mr.. Dishrow s home.
Funeral services will be held to.
morrow evening at 7,S0 O'Clock, the
Rev. B. H. Hart, pastor of Fifth Street
Methodist church, officiating. The
body will be taken to Mr.. Shapter s
home in Brooklyn by Undertaken c. H.
Mauk on Thursday morning at 9.45
o'cloek. Further services will be held
in James Methodist church. Brooklyn,
Friday morning. Burial will be in
Greenwood cemetery.
Mr. Shapter leaves two sisters living
in Harrisburg, Mrs. c. A. Disbrow and
Mrs. John A. Affieck
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PUT THEIR PRICES
ON RARDSCRABBLE



nit estimates, while at least one, Eliza
beth 5. Heister and Caroline Baldwin,
joint owners of 100 North Front
street, simply stated that the house is
not for sale.
The estimates rtceived are as fol
lows:
List of Hardscrabble Claims
Oliver T. Lands, No. ITO, $500;
A. P, Dintaman, Nos. 110S-2S, 500,
600; Z. G. Slaybaugh, No. 1880, ST..
500; John Yingst, No. 11S2-1200
$4,000; Frank p. Iingst, 1902, 81,
800; Joseph Berrier, No. 1910, SILL,
600; Anna P. Sourbier, No. 1918, ST..
500 for house and $1,000 for boat
house; Clara NJ. Spangler, No. 1920
$500 for house and business; NJ. IL
Smith, No. 1922, $4,000; Fred w
Dinger, No. 1924, $500; John II. ia
cobs, No. 1925, $4,000; John E
Kurzenabe, No 1300-02, $4,500; John
H. Tripner, No. 1908, $1,000; Lucin-
da Vache estate, No. 1910, $500;
Louis Finnefrock, No. 1914, $3.50;
Mary L. Flowers, No. 1916, $4,000;
Mary A. Reed. No. 1920, $500; Viii.
liam S. Reed, No. 1922, $1,000; James
Reed, No. 1924, $1,000; Margaret
Dinger, No. 1882, $4,000; Lucinda
Keim, Nos. 1328-S0, $4,000; Carrie
Vache estate, $4,000.
Properties Near South Street
Under the Bowman ordinance pro,
viding for the city taking over the
ground on the west side of Front street
between South street and, point 65
feet north of Liberty, these estimates
were offered:
John Fox Weiss, $3.50 foot front
or $4,000; Eliza C. Small, $500 pei
foot front; Judge George Kunkel, j
Austin Brandt and Fl. b. Hage, $240
per foot front; c. L. Long, f. J. Stock
pole and Robert Fl. Moffit, approx.
mately $400 each or one.half OF the
cost of paving Front street as assessed
against them.
Mr.. Weiss sets out that he already
has given some ground to the city for
park purposes and believes he should
receive no remuneration for that parcel
although he argues that taking ground
for opening a street sis different
matter
Judge Kunkel fixes his price al
$240 a foot front although he adds
that he prefers not to sell the ground
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Opposes immigration Literacy Test

Washington, Dec. 15.--President
Wilson announced to callers to-day his
opposition to the hteracy test in the
immigration bill pending in the Senate
and said he did not believe the test
tested quality. The President has
not stated whether his opposition to
the literacy test would make him de-
eide against the entire bill or whether
other features would overcome his OBJ
ieetions.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Not to Interfere With War Bills

Washington, Dec. 15.-Various pend
ing bills for cutting off of exports OF
munitions of war and other articles to
Europe have not been brought to the
attention of President Wilson, he told
callers to-day. He added he had taken
no attitude toward the bills and would
not interfere unless consulted by Con-
gressonal leaders.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
MG0VERN GIVES UP FIGHT
Comedies Election of Democratic Op.
ponent to U. S. Senate

Madison, Wis, Dec. 15.-With the
certifying OF the election by the State
canvassing board of Paul o. Husting.
Democratic candidate for United States
Senator, Governor Francis T. Mccoy
EN-. Republican, comedies Mr.. Husting S
election, according to statement to-
day by A. g. Umbreit, attorney for
Governor MeGovern.
Mr.. Umbreit says that, while appar-
emily promptness instead of accuracy is
to decide the election, it would be use
less to carry the contest before the
United States Senate. as the decision of
the court puts an end to the recount
and makes the securing of any further
proof of inaccurac.. i'm possible.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT
FOR RED CROSS Benefit


rich & Co., Hub, Globe, Sides & Sides;
Hatters, G. w. Poalton; Haberdashers,
Shearer 4 Son, j. n. Kinnard; Special,
Harrisburg Bag and Box Factory.
Details have been completed for one
of the biggest events OF the campaign
tonight when the Zembo band and
patrol will entertain in Chestnut street
auditorium with a concert and drill.
The program win begin at s o'clock
and the doors will be opened to the
public. All the spectators will be ex-
peeted to do, will be to buy Red Cross
Christmas seals of the pretty nurses
who will go about in the audience for
the purpose.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
BELOW ZERO AT PITTSBURGH
Small Streams in the Mountain Regions
Frozen Solid
By associated Press,

Pittsburgh. Dec. 15.-Cold weather
records for December 15 were shat.
tered here to-day when the mercury at
the Weather Bureau registered 2.3 de.
grees below zero at s 'clock and un-
official records in the suburbs were re-
ported as low as ten degrees below.
Many large street and tower clocks
were frozen and scores of homeless per.
sons applied at police stations for food
and shelter. Small streams in the
mountains of Western Pennsylvania
and Northern West Virginia were in
some places frozen solid.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Painted Portrait of Carnegie
Ru lssncinIed PfeSe

Amsterdam, Dec. 5, via London, 3.55
P. M.-Johannes Bernardus Blommers
president of the Dutch Academy of
Painters. is dead. NJ. lBlommers was
born in 1916. He has pictures in lHol-
land, Germany, Budapest, Buenos Aires
and in tine United States. One of his
most interesting paintings is portrait
of Andrew Carnegie which hangs in the
peace palace at The Hague.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Jacob Rider

Word has been received of the death
of Jacob R. Rider, for many years a
resident of this city. He died Sunday
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. viii
liam n. Straub, at Helena, Arkansas,
where he had lived since the death OF
Mrs. Rider three years ago. He is sur
yived by three children, Mrs. Straub,
Ralph and Paul Rider, of Helena.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Mrs. j. M. Erb Dies

Mrs. j. NJ. Erb, 81 years old. the wife
of John NJ. Erb, of Lawntou, died last
night at O'Clock after long illness
Funeral services will be held on Thurs.
day afternoon at 100 o clock. Burial
will be in the Hummelstown cemetery.
Besides her husband. Mrs. Erb leaves
three children. Alice R., John H. and
Paul s.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Henry K. Dellinger

Henry X. Dellinger, 81 years old,
died yesterday morning at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Frank Thomas, 1892
Kensington street. The funeral services
will he held tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock at the home, the Rev. Joseph
D. w. Deever, pastor of the Epworth
Methodist church. officiating. Burial
will be in East Harrisburg cemetery
Mr.. Dellinger leaves the following chill
dren: Mrs. R. R. Wilson. Mrs. T. G.
Thomas, Miss Caroline and Ralph Del.
linger
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Colonel May Tell of Preparedness

Washington, Dec. 15.-Colonel Roose-
welt loomed Up to-day as a possible wit
ness before the House Naval committee
in its discussion of the reparedness of
national defenses. \ today 5 session
Representative Hobson pressed the
question to call the former President
and after some discussion the question
was left to be decided in an executive
session of the committee.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Reading Man Drops Dead at sunbury

Simbury, Dec. l5.-Arthur w.
Hea1h. a wealthy retired merchant, of
Reading, Pa, dropped dead here to-
day. Upon his arrival in town he went
to hotel to visit his uncle, Samuel
Weaver. He met Weaver S son and was
about to grasp the hand of the uncle
when he collapsed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Mrs. Culhane

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Culhane,
6S years old, who died late Sunday
night. at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Ellen Burke, S617 Mullen street,
Philadelphia, will be conducted to
morrow morning at 9 O'Clock at st.
Patrick Cathedral by the Rev. NJ. NJ.
Hassett. Burial viii be in Mt. Calvary
cemetery.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Mrs. Hanson

Mrs. Anna R. Hanson, wife of G.
Hanson. died in Philadelphia, Sunday.
Mrs. Hanson is survived by step
daughter, Mrs. Harriet H. Roscher,
stepson, Lawrence, one sister, Mrs. Hen
ry 3. Meyer and FIVE brothers: F, E.,
6. R., G. t., Victor l., and W. w. Ride
nour.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
U. S. Merchant Marine Augmented

Washin1tOn, Dec. Io.-The Ameri-
can merchant marine has been aug.
mented by 101 vessels with an aggre-
gate tonnage of 361,07S tons up to
december by the admission to reg
iltery of foreign ships owned by
Americans. Eleven vessels were admit
teN in the last two weeks under the
new law.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Marriage License

William j. Morris and Edna Arndt,
Harrisburg.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
A Sure Guide

Waiter, give the MENU
'.We have none, but can tell you
what we have
"You must have remarkably good
memory"
"Not at all. simply look at the
taIblecloth. ''-Pele Mele.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Must Remedy Matters

The New Wilmington Water Supply
Company, located in New Wilmington,
Lawrence county, has been ordered by
the Public Service Commission to give
attention to certain details III the ad-
ministration of its plant The com
plant was filed by Robert w. Mehard
and other consumers.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Food Law Violators

Pure Food Commissioner Foust to-
day ordered the prosecution of ten
men in Philadelphia for selling co,i
storage e.lgs fer fresh hen fruit and
not labeled; six for selling rotten eggs !;
four for selling rotten bologna; three
for disposing of dried fruit containing
too much sulphur dioxide and one for
selling watered vinegar. Three prosecu-
tions were ordered in Wayne county
for selling doetored soft drinks and
catsup with benzoate of soda as a
foundation.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Hand Cut Off in Machine

Uharles N. Bird, 26 years old, of
Pembroke, had his right hand amputat-
ed at the wrist early this afternoon
while ehopping corn fodder The ma
chine stuck and he thrust in his hand
TO start it going again when the knives
caught his hand. He was treated at the
Harrisburg hospital.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
500 Imprisoned In Japanese Mine

Toxic, Dec. 15.-An explosion oc
CURED to-day in coal mine at Fu-
kuoka as result of which 500 labor
ers are imprisoned in the workings of
the mine. Fukuoka is on the sea coast,
65 miles to the north of Nagasaki.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
DIES AFTER 4 YEARS ILLNESS
Mrs. Julian Dare. an Aged Widow, Ex-
pires Yesterday Morning

The funeral services of Mrs. Julian
Dare, rs wears old widow of Joseph
6. Dare, who died yesterday after an
illness lasting for more than four years,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. An
ME Morris, 1341 North street, will be
held at the home Thursday afternoon at
l o'clock and further services will be
held at the Pleasant View Church of
God by the Rev. A. c. Herr, assisted
by the Rev, A. G. Bossler, pastor of the
State Street United Evangelical church,
at , O'Clock. Burial will be in the
Paxtang cemetery.
She leaves nine children, twentv-six
grandchildren and nine great grand
children.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15

Mr.. Pester-I dreamed ! had un-
counted gold.
Mrs. Pester-That IS Just like you.
You never even take the trouble to
count your change.-Puck.
Warden-Are you willing to con-
fessl
Voice from the Dungeon-No, sir;
] IN as much in the dark as ever
Buffalo Express.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Lawyer Killed by a Burglar

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 15.-Charles B. |
Reynolds, a lawyer, was shot and almost
instantly killed early to-day. in a re-
volver battle with a burglar in his
home here. Reynolds fired four times
before he was killed. The burglar es-
capped.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Eagles to Meet in Altoona

At a recent meeting of the officers
Of the State Aerie of Fraternal Order
of Eagles, at which the president of
the Aerie. II. o. Holstein presided, it
was decided to hold the annual con-
vention June and 8 in Altoona.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
100000 Fire In Atlanta

Atlanta. Ca, Dec. 15.-Fire in the
heart of Atlanta's s business district
early to-day caused damage estimated
at 100000 TO the Elyea- Austell Com
pany, dealers in automobile accessor-
les, and the Tripod Paint Company.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Firemen's Union to Reorganize

The Firemen's Union of Harrisburg
will hold reorganization meeting on
the second Tuesday in January. 1t is.
understood that while many of the old
members will not go back, there Wills
be many new ones anxious to take,
their places.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
10 Below Ia Minnesota

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 15.-Thermome.
tiers here to-day showed from 10 to Ia
degrees below zero. AT Virginia, Mimi,
the official thermometer registered 10
degrees below and the wind attained a
velocity of rs miles an hour during the
night.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission began
four-days' meeting this morning. and
its last two days will be devoted to
hearing the objection of the Bell Tele-
phone Company to the new phone rasea
that the Commission proposes to estaD-
lish for next wear.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Holiday Recess of Congress

Washington, Dec. 15.-Holiday re-
cess of Congress from December 2S to
December 29' was proposed to-day in
concurrent resolution passed by the
House. 1t was sent to the Senate.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Lawyer-Politician Dies at shamokin

Shamokin, Pa, Dee. 15.-John l.
Welsh, lawyer, state advocate of the
Knights of Columbus and former chair
man of the Northumberland County
Democratic Committee, died here to-day
after a brief illness.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Lowest Bid for Street Grading

John f. Care was the lowest bidder for
tine grading of Woodlbine street, from
Sixteenth to Seventeenth. The bids,
which were opened by Commissioner
Lynch, were as follows: John Z. Care,
$50; Sucker Brothers Construction
Company, SS96; w. F.. Martin, 1899.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
President and Governor to Confer

Washington, Dec. 15.-Governor
Ammons, of Colorado, is expected here
this week to discuss with President
Wilson the withdrawal of Federal
troops from the strike districts.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15

1t 3 doubtful satisfaction that is
derived from the knowledge that one
can have next week the thing one wants
to-day.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Coolest Dec eember pav in Five yaars

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 15.-The
coidest December day in five years was
registered here by the government
Weather Bureau, which reported tenn
perature of seven degrees below zero.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Board Meeting

The Board of Public Grounds and
Buildings is having an all-dav meeting
with Governo. Tener at the Executive
Department to take W a number of
matters that must be disposed of before
the close of the wear.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Mr.. Ehrhardt Here

MI 6nrnarQt Here
Looking after bis chances for the
Speakershel of the next House, Rep
resentative Fred c. Ehrhardt. of I.acka,
wanna. came to Harrisburg to-day and
was at the Capitol conferring with
those who may be able to assist his
eandidaey-if they will. Mr.. Ehrhardt
IS of the opinion that the Speakership
belongs to some county outside of Phil
adelphia and Allegheny this coming ses-
sion, and as he has been in the House
since 1905 and has always been an
organization Republican, he is of
opinion that he is by right entitled to
the place.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Many Automobile Licenses

The automobile division of the State
Highway Department had issued up to
noon to-day 1854 motor car licenses
of various kinds and turned over to the
State Treasury the sum of $166,650
for the automobile fund, all of which
will go to the Highway Department
TOR road Improvement. Yesterday was
banner day, $12,500 being received
for licenses. Commissioner Bigeow has
given orders that the licenses shall be
sent out as quickly as possible in order
that owners may have them to place
on their vehicles on January l and will
undergo no inconvenience. 1t is planned
to have all applicants served by that
time, but there are many who neglect
to send in their application for L.
license until the last moment and then
complain because they are not supplied
on the instant. something that will be
physically impossible. If the neglect
full have to wait it will be purely from
their own neglect.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
COURT HOUSE

Payment on Paxton Work
The Maryland Casualty Company to-
day was paid s10,036.SO as an install
ment on the Paxton creek Improvement
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-15
Chicago Grain Market
Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago, Dec. 15.-Close:
Wheat-December, 1881; May,
l22M.
Corn-December, 6SH; May, 69H.
Oats-December, 47H; May, 52H.
Pork-January, 1885; May, 1880.
Lard-January, 9.97; May, 1922.
Ribs-January, 1902; May, 1890.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-27

playing havoc with stock in North
ern Indiana and Southern Michigan.
Leon Ruben, Saskatchewan, Can,
stopped last night in Chicago. Met
two men. Matched dollars. Lost
$1,190.
Charles Kuhn, 43Oe Park av., slash
ed neck with pocket knife in grocery
store following quarrel with sweet
heart.
Michael Conroy, 54, policeman,
1852 Lockwood ST., fell from patrol
wagon Oct. 10. Fractured collarbone.
Died last night.
John Lappidas found dead from
gas in home at 2319 S. Dearborn st.
last night. Police probing.
Red Cross fund now $57,79e.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-27
PROBE GRAFT CHARGES

FNObE NNHT OTINFNNEO
Charges of grating by the GreaC
Lakes Dredge and Dock Co, in filing
the new Municipal pier with stone
are being investigated.
The dock company is getting the
stone from two sources, the sanitary
canal waste and the Western Stone
Co. According to Trustees Paullin
and Clark, the dock company has
purchased only 50, $50 cubic feet of
material while the city has been
charged for the 81, 1853 feet supposed
to be in the new pier.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-27
DON'T WANT THE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS OVERLOOKED

A warning to the Board of Educa-
ton not to overlook the elementary
schools when making out the budget,
indicating a feeling that they are not
getting their share Of the money, was
given in short report presented by
the committee who made the Euro
pean trip to study better educational
methods.
The report also suggested the es-
Enlistment of a central technical in
stitute, an evening college and an
educational museum.
The committee asked that the
noise nuisance be killed by the use of
wooden blocks on the streets, making
a zone of quiet around each school
within radius of one block.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-27

when water boiled over, eXtinguiSh-
ing gas stove. Revived.
Willianl-other name unknown
employed by rabbi at SAB Maxwell st.
to kill fowls, died suddenly. SUppOs-
ed heart disease.
Henry Ross, 1918 S. Willard ay.,
robbed OF $50, and Maurice Groupe,
1855 Clifton Park av., robbed Of $1i
by two men.
Anthony Budowski, 1854 Ingram
st., heard 2-story building at 1881
Cortland st. had partly collapsed.
Went to pick up wood. Tore away
timber in basement and rest of build
ing fell on him. Dug out by police
and f1remen. In hospital.
Morris Butler, 10, confessed auto
thief, arrested by Oak Park police on
information from Pittsburgh. Taken
back to latter city.
Rev. w. E. Barton, pastor Of First
Congregational Church of Oak Park,
to have phone taken out. Parish
tried to make eTrand boy of him.
Probe into boiler explosion under
R. CostellO's undertaking rooms,
1924 w. Lake ST., in which Costello
was killed and two other men were
seriously injured, is on. Building
wrecked.
Russell Davis bought SIS diamond
for $45 from negro who said he was
Pullman car porter Gave him $40
down. Found rings had been switch
ed. Got a "phOney." Looking for
porter.
Joseph KIamuter, saloonkeeper,
1900 w. 18th st., shot and seriously
wounded by hold-up men. Wife
had pistol duel with robbers before
they fled.
Chicago organization numbering
AZ will attend 4th American Road
Congress to be held Nov. 9 to IA in
Atlanta, Ga.
PasquaIe PappaIaree arrested in
home at TAT DeKoven St, on charge
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-07
WILLIAM PAYNE DEAD.
Had Been Connected with the Cor.
ham Company 81 Years.

William Payne. &c years old and for
thirty three years connected with the
Gorham Company. died yesterday at his
home. l47 West 105th street He was
born in London but came to New York
when he was 81 years old. He had been
in the employ OF leading stationers, silver
smiths and jewellers in New York city
since 1858.
Gimbreed Son Company. etat!oners
was the first firm to employ Mr.. Payne
in New York. In 1861 he became head
of the art department OF Ball. Black 4
Co. jewellers and dealers in art goods at
Prince street and Broadway. After hold
ing that position ten years he became
head OF the art department for Thomas
lie Boutillier \ Co. in Union Square.
In 1850 he went to the Gorham Company.
MIR. Payne with the late Dudley Buck
founded the Apollo Club. Brooklyn sing
ing society. This was his only outside
interest and he remained an officer OF
the club until few years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Cornelia
Eastman Payne. and one son. w. A.
Payne