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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
"Unk links" From Broken
Auto Cause Mystery
Which Is Hard to Solve

Cultural Junk unk"s emanating
from a deserted and broken-down
auto OF popular make early this morn
ing on the Mulberry Street Bridge
caused crowd to gather round.
For a long time no one could fig
ure out where the sounds were COM
ing from. One sleepy-eyed youth sug-
gested the driver was stuck In the
mechanism. but when 1t was pointed
out there wasn't room. this theory
was discarded. Meanwhile the Junk
unk"s continued TO Junk unk."
Finally youth peered into the Jig
ger called tonneau on larger cars
and spied big fat hog.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
Plates For Twenty-Four
Mine Sweepers Will Be
Made by Central Co.

The Central Iron and Steel Com
pany announced to-day that it has
received an order for the manufac-
ture of steel plates for twenty-four
mine sweepers to be built by the
United States government for use in
clearing mine fields spread by the
enemy and keeping the seas clear
for commerce.
This contract has been let under
the new order of the government
which insures cheap steel for the
navy" said Francis J. Hall, of the
Central company, "and we expect to
begin work Immediately, giving pref
erence to this order over all 9th hers.
This is part of the Centrars allot-
ment under the new agreement with
manufacturers to provide steel at
low prices"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
Germans Told Horrible
Tales of How Prisoners
Plot to Do Damage
By Associated Press

Copenhagen, June 23.-The Ger
man newspapers to-day have been
furnished with elaborate material
for declaring that prisoners of war
in Germany, particularly the French,
Russian and Serbian, were partici-
pating in a gigantic conspiracy to
interfere by sabotage with war work
in the interior and were engaged on
large scale in arson. crop destruc-
ton and attempts to injure machin-
cry. The papers were given dime
novel details about the dispatch of
materials for arson in double bot
tom jam pots and of cigarets con-
tanning disease germs for injecting
cattle, etc.
1t is difficult to tell to what ex-
tent these tales are due to the hon
est belief of officials and how much
to a deliberate design to put the peo-
pie on guard against possibilities.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
Thousand Casualties
Result of Munitions
Blast in Austria
By .4ssoeiated Press

Amsterdam, June 23.-More than
1000 persons were killed or injured
or are missing in consequence of an
explosion in munitions factories at
Bloeweg, according to an announce
ment made in the lower house of the
Austrian Parliament by the minister
of defense, as forwarded in a dis
patch from Vienna.
The casualties were given by the
minister as follows:
Dead, 1876; missing. 10; wound
ed, 625.
OF the wounded 500 received only
slight injuries.
The minister said the explosion
probably was due to lack of caution
on the part of men employed in a
trench mortar workshop.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
COCCHI ADMITS
HE MURDERED
RUTH CRUGER
Italian Fugitive Breaks Down
Under Searching Ques-
tioning
TELLS HOW HE KILLED
Efforts Redoubled to Bring
Fiend Back to New
York For Trial
TELLS HOW HE KILLED

Bologna, June 23.-Alfredo Cocchi.
the fugitive New York motorcycle
dealer, abandoned to-day his pre-
tense of innocence of the murder of
Ruth Cruger and confessed his guilt.
Jealousy was his motive. He was
unable, he declared, to win her love
and became furious when she re-
buffed his persistent attentions.
The admissions of the young Ital-
ian, whose escape the New York po-
lice failed to prevent, were made in
tears after searching interrogation
by Judge zucconi broke down Coc-
chi's reserve. Prior to this examina-
ton Cocchi had coolly and insistently
maintained he had known Miss Cru
ger only two days before her disap-
pearance in February, when she went
to his shop to have her skates sharp
ened, and had declared his conduct
toward her was entirely correct.
His Nerve Breaks
Under Judge Zucconi's searching
questions to-day, however, Cocchi
finally burst into tears. He became
so agitated as his confession fell
haltingly from his lips that the per-
sons surrounding him believed he
was about to have an epileptic fit.
He was granted time to recover
and then resumed the story of how
the eighteen-year-old Wadleigh High
school graduate met death at his
hands in the building where her body
was recently unearthed from the cell
lar.
Talks Freely
After making up his mind to tell
the truth Cocchi talked freely and
without reserve gave full details of
his crime, including the burial of
Miss Cruger's body.
After the confession had been
completed the Judge directed the
clerk to read to Cocchi the written
report of his deposition. The pris-
oner said 1t was correct and later
signed it,
On return to his cell Cocchi said
to the prison attendants:
AT last feel relieved. | have
freed myself from a nightmare
which tortured my conscience. Now
have told everything and l am
| ready to suffer any penalty"
Pleas Illness
Previous to his examination Cocchi
had been reported to be growing
very restless in the close confine-
ment under which he was held by
the Italian authorities. He declared
that he was ill with a fever and
asked to be sent to a hospital. The
prison doctor could find no symp-
toms of sickness and hi lucst was
refused.
Since his arrest Cocchi has shown
great interest in what the news
papers said about him and begged
TO be allowed to read the papers
This also was refused as against the
prison rules.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
Pershing Is Thankful
For Red Cross Work
BY .4stpefcte1 Prcrr

Paris, June 23. - Major General
Pershing received a cablegram TODAY
from Henry T. Dawson. of New York.
chairman of the Red Cross War Coun-
the campaign in the United States
to raise funds for the Red Cross.
The general cabled to Mr. Dawson:
Congratulations on the splendid
Red Cross campaign. Never before
was there such need of Red Cross
work. Americans can show their coll
ors in no better way than by subscrib-
ing generously to the Red Cross"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
GERMAN ARMY
ASSAULTS In
FULL FORCE.
Grown Prince Fails to Gain Any Substantial Success in
Terrible Assault French Positions Along the
Aisne; Tide of Battle Turns in Favor Of Defenders

Heavy attacks by the Germans continuing along Ane
front with the fighting times assuming almost proportions
of general engagement
No substantial have attended the Crown Princes
efforts The latest bulletins from the 'front.' indeed indicate
fighting be turning avorab for the French whose
artillery proving that has lost of its effectiveness
breaking up attacks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
George ]. Hook to
Command New Truck
Company, Number

George j. Hook. advertising man
ager for Kaufman's Stores, was to-
day commissioned as first lieutenant
commanding Truck Company No. 1,
of the National Guard. and br. He'd :
ley c. Spragg. l North Market
Square, was appointed a first lieu
tenant in the dental corps of the
Guard. Samuel w. Laird. South
Bethlehem, was appointed captain of
Battery A, First Artillery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
U. 5. SENDS FOREsTER
BY associated Press

Paris. June 23.-Among the latest
reinforcements to the American mill
tary mission is Major Harry solon
Graves, chief forester of the United
states. who was commissioned a major
in the reserves when he volunteered
to investigate forestry conditions in
France. Major Graves will consider
the feasibility OF bringing over a reRi-
ment of American woodsmen to aid
In the, conservation of French forests.
II such assistance should be neces-
sary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
RED CROSS FOR RUSSIA
By Associated Press

Washington, June 23.-The Red
Cross will send an American commits
sion to Russia to work along and be-
hind the battle front. in the same
way a similar commission is to oper-
ate in France and Belgium. In that
way ambulances and other relief for
the Russian army will be supplied
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
Newspaper Report Of
Battle Is Denied

Base of the American Flotilla In
British Waters. June 23.-Questioned
to-day regarding a report published
in the United States Thursday that
an American destroyer was believed
to have rammed and sunk a subma-
rine, Vice Admiral Sims. the naval
commander, said:
The story is absolutely false"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
SHOWERS NEXT wEEE
BY Associated Press

Washington, June 23.-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Sunday, issued by the weather bu-
reau to-day follow: Middle Atlantic
States: War weather first half and
lower temperature second half of
week. occasional local showers and
thunder storms probable.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
Auxiliary Town Totals

During today's luncheon pep was
added to the proceedings when nine
little folks from the Majestic The
ater put on a sketch of a patriotic
nature. Under the direction of Miss
Ruth Daniels they did very nicely.
The children were John and Edward
Ouillan, Mary Caroline Daniels,
Thomas Quillan, and Mollie, Lilly,
Bernard, Esther and George Sha-
piro.
The women's division captured all
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23

on the Chemin des Danes, in the
neighborhood of Epine de Chevregny
in one such attack. Last night they
tried to debouch from the ground
thus gained but found all their eff
forts broken up by the French fire.
Other attacks in the region of Vaux-.
aillon, to the west, and near Chew
reuX and other points to the east,
were likewise futile.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
ENGLAND LIFTS BAN

Dy fISSVt IuItH 7 TtSS
London, June 23.-The government
has decided to relax the prohibition
upon importations of cotton hosiery
and glassware from the United States.
Licenses for the importation of these
goods will be granted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
LAST CONTRACT LET
Bv Associated Press

Washington, D. c., June 23.-Let-
ting of contracts for the national
army cantonments was completed
To-day
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
TAKE UP WARTIME PROHIBITION

Washington June %, - Prohibition as war meas
ure loDmed up as the big issue in the House to-day
with sharp fight promised before final vote on the
food control b2l which is expected by tonight The
Meeker amendment to, strike the prce-hKng sec
ton Of the bill rejected by vote of 12s to 80
RED CROSS NEAR GOAL
Washington June g. - More than $77,5oo,ooO was
marked up at Red Cross headquarters to-day toward
the hundred million humanity fund. Leaders in every
city were exerting efforts to put their campaigns
through hith glorious finish. Monday, the closing day
will be known as Pershng Day
TO TRANSFER CHURCH
chambersburg, June g. = Judge S ]. McCarreII,
Harrisburg Edward Hays, of Newvile, and J. R. Ruth
rau Chambersburg met here this afternoon arrange
for the transfer of Rocky Spring Church to the Falling
Spring congregation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
CITY PASSES ITS
GOAL IN RED
CROSS CAMPAIGN
Workers Turn in $137, ,4O6.22
For Harrisburg's Share
of Nations Fund
WOMEN TAKE HONORS
Contributions Are Given by
Persons in All Walks
of Life

Ordinarily Harrisburg hits the
bulleye. But when it comes to
campaign for funds for meritorious
purposes Harrisburg shoots over the
target. For example in the Red
Cross campaign:
Harrisburg's assessment - $780,
900.
Actually raised-S1S7,406.
The figure given was that report
ed at noon to-day at the Board of
Trade rooms That the final total
will reach $4,000 seems certain.
The results for the day by divis-
ions arc as follows: each division
consisting of four teams:
Division \, Arthur III.
Bailey, commander. S2,O25 43
Division b, j. William
Bowman, command
er. o,oS2 IL
Division c, George S.
Reinoehl, command
CT, ofoO% oo
Division ID, John +.
Sweeney, commander 1929 45
Division T., Mrs. Marlin
T.. Olmstcd, COM
mandcf, ..- -..... S,Olo o.
Executive Committee,
W. T. Hildrup, Jr.,
chairman; ...'...... 1923 90
S3O,1s2 07
Previously reported, S96,740 %
Total for Harrisburg. S126,922 IL
Auxiliary towns to-day, 1O,4S4 10
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and viclnityi I'm
settled weather, probably show
ers aud thunderstOrms Tonight
and Sunday; not much change
in temperature.
For Eastern Pennsylvania; Prob
ably showers and thunder
storms tonight and Sunday; not
much change In temperature;
moderate variable winds.
River
The main river Will rise except
the uDper portion, which Will
begin to fall Tonight; all trlbu-
taries Will probably fall, except
local rises may occur as RE-
suit of heavy shOWersj stage
of about so feet is indicated
for Harrisburg Sunday morning.
General Conditions
Scattered showers, mostly light,
fell In the upper Ohio Valley, In
New York and Central PennsyI-
dian provtncesj no decided
changes have occurred in the
temperature since last report.
Ii In somewhat cooler over a
part of the lake region, the
southern Rocky Mountain re-
over the greater part of the re-
maInder of the country slightly
higher temperatures are gem
orally reported.
Temperature, g. u. M, u degrees.
Sun rises 4.20 q. m.
Moon, full, July 4.
River stage, o. feet.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature, 80.
Mean temperature. "a.
Normal temperature ~.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23

Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature, 80.
Mean temperature. "a.
Normal temperature ~.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
General Conditions

Tempe rature, g. u. M, ~ degrees.
Sun rises 4.20 q. m.
Moon, full, July 4.
River stage, o. feet.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
LABOR MAN ARRESTED

Philadelphia, June %. - Charged with attempted
blacunail and extortion in connection with agree
end strike at plant in this city where govern
rnent work being done, Robert S Walsh, picket for
local union No. l5 international Modsrs Union, was
to-day held in ST. 500 bail for further hearing on Mon
day.
FRENCH REPULsE ATTACK
Paris, June o. - Continuing their offensive on the
Asne 'front.' the Germans last night made repeated at
tscks The region Of Vauxalon and southeast of Fain
Tpey also multiplied their efforts against the French
positions north Of Froidmont where they failed yester
day.
SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN CLOSES
Harrisburg The Red Cross campaign in Harris
burg came close here at to-day with total
Of sl37,4o6.zz subscribed The city out to raise
100000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-23
TContinued on Page 4.l

he women's division captured all
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
BIG STONE GAP WISE COUNTY. VA. WEDNESDAY, APRIL Z

Second Virginia was among
the first called for tile emer-
gency. if war is declared, it is
possible tha; it will be among
the first to cross the Ocean and
cross bayonets with the enemy.
If 1t docs, it will, according
TO the opinion Of those who
Know give as good account of
itself as any regiment OF the
NATIONAL Guard. If you want
TO SEE the real thing Join The
Second Virginia and join quick
Telephone Capt Bulli,t or one
OF his Lieutenants.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
Moonshiners Busy In South
west Virginia.

During the month OF March
Deputy Collector G, Il. Jones,
detained dG bugs Of malt, con
Signed to different parties.
mostly to Flat Gap and Pound
sections ot Wise County. Sheet
copper and copper rivets to
MAKE "a still were also detained
pa Norton On March 18th
Deputy Collectors Jones, G. O.
Mandy Division Deputy Col.
lector g. G. Palmer. Deputy
Marshall j +. Hurt captlred a
big 'iiicit distillery at Chisen-
nall Hollow ia she vicinity of
Lipps, VA On the follpwing
day, Deputy Collectors G.. II.
Jones and q Q, Mundy and
Deputy Marshall j p. Hurt
captured another illicit distil.
lery on what is known as High
hnub, about + miles from Nor
ton.
Since the probition law went
into effect the mounshincrs are
getting busy in this section of
the mountains, hut the revenue
officers have been busy also
and have captured quite Il mum.
Der OF stills The officers also
succeeded III OBTAINING the malt
at Norton, which was intend
ed to make whiskey with.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
Bonds
Purchased

The BOARD Of Sinking Fund
commissioners have not only
adopted the policy of purchas
ing back the bonds of the town
issued IN 1899 for the purchase
OF The water works, bit nave
Just purchased two of that is
sue at a price for the two
averaging loI! There are
four more bonds of that issue
that the commissioners are
negotiating for and hope to
secure az a fair price before the
end OF this year.
~ IFS last meeting the board
rcliiirmed its former declara.
ton 10 discontinue loaning the
funds aud to buy back the
bonds as fast as possible and is
now carrying out this policy.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
CapitoIGuarded

Richmond, Va, March 30
AS safeguard to the secrets
and property Of the State, Gov
ernor Stuart today placed the
Capitol, and State Library
buildings under the care of
watchmen and had all doors,
save one, to each of the build
ings placed under new locks
and chains.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
Christ Epis-
copal Church

Services will be held in Christ
Church as follows Regular
Wednesday, night Lenton ser.
vice April ith, at eight O'Clock.
On Good Friday, April 9Th
there viii be special morning
service at eleven o'clock. East
err Sunday, April Sth, morning
prayer and sermon at eleven
o o'clock, by Rev W. } .Alfriend.
lastor \ most cordial invita-
ton is extended TO all to at
tend these services.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
To the Members of the Lee
Wise National Farm Loan
Association.

| have repeatedly advised
members Of the Association to
Lave abstracts of title made
40 their lands upon which they
nave applied for loans. The
money viii be ready TO loan in
"a very snort time, aud from
present Appearances will be
avuilablc before the farmers
are ready totnke it.
ADVISE every member of
We Association to have his alb
siract prepared without delay. |
chnnot prepare any Of these nb.
+tracts as am attorney for the
Association and may have to
pass upon them.
AprlI 2nH, 1917.
H. A. AYERS.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
Will Pension
Employees
Norfolk and Western An
ncunces July lst, as Date
for Operation OF Re
lief and Pension
Department.

The Board of Directors OF The
Norfolk and Western Railway
Company has apopted reguln
tions covering the establish
ment of a Relief and Pension
Department, with view OF
placing the Company in the
considerable group OF railroad
and industrial computations
whose organized relief methods
have been beneficial to their
employees, and eilicacious in
Imposing the relations be-
tween employer aud employed.
'the regulations provide for a
Relief Fund maintained chiefly
by moderate contributions from
the employees themselves which
viii furnish definate relief bcne-
fits in cases of accident or sick
ness, as wella as death benefits
to beneiiciaries dcsigncs by the
employees.
The cost Of administration OF
the Fund viii be borne by The
r ulway Company, aud in ease
contributions IRE insufficient to
pay the designated benefits
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
Company Fl
Mustered Into FederalServicc
and Hold Recruiting
Rally.

aug iioiu Ne0tui'ihs
Rally.
Compnpv II second v;r.,;,;,
Ravin,snt infantr,. ,.., 49,, 'u,u
aJ intn fna"rs, s 49, 'n"'loi :
weaL nttba ,r,nnr, H.. Nv ,o,,, 80
|nnt.ColonnI Gmy ~ i pr.at,i,
Who bps h,cn !, H., r, os,In,
army over 3O ysars ,n5 W.
delivered An int,,rrst,,,,, NM ~
nstrur,i,a .d.i,.y.,1'nN ~
M ,nusfar rhar,, y ~ s', ,b , ,,,,,,,
ana 4 otiicars rrssam, ' "
on Saiura,I ,f,nrm,nr con,-
mencinp All o.,,ln,I, Gnr,,,.,,, :.
I'll. headed by IN Rig Stn,n
Gan ,nd ,,..i.,.l,. ,, 'n',V
which fnrnish.,i m1sic fnr " H.,
occasion n.r.jsI ,bra,,r ~ ~
priucipnl sfre,ts of ,hss Nun t"n
and rave m avhibition nf Ali
mg Tbis Cnn,inny hnd ,rlo
name If ha,ns nnn ~ u,n ~,
commanded md bss, driIt.d
companies nu Nh. hord.r
ter tho parn,le Ms npotln GiL.d
tile Amiizu 'rhr,,tr1to III rnnn
civ. many brinO urnblo
obtain standinp room N iool
ed iika a .tb nj Inly ,.ro,,, 'N
John vi ChnlllIey wns chair
man OF the mertuG ana mai !,
fcw APPROXIMATE T.mnrks n.
troducnig Kew d Il Enrl, III
Appalnchia. grand nDphew ~
General Earlv of C,yr War
fime. WHO offered prnyer n
wus some what ditrere,lt fro,n
any PRAYER ever heard hrra and
deeply affected tic audience
'Anerira" was then suny III
evtrvbodr.
John Fox. .Ir. the nutbor
spoke ON l'he Emergency"
aud handled tine suhrec, in his
Usual interesting and Intelligent
way Mr. Fox declared he
woul,l r4thar be in The trenches
fighting by the side Of can.
Bullittthj.u ans man n. knew
OF Tie Chorus sang "Colum.
bin, the Gem OF the Ocean
Tine bund played a pupular mn.
tionul alr which was loudly
cheered
CAPT Bullitt spoke on "As
Your Country Needs Nouv nDd
made very STIRRING address
and Syns lauilIy ut,,inniu
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
Do You Want to Hear
School Bell Ring Next
Year?

1t so save your rubber and
rugs. Tate kiIbourne viii col.
let on the morning Of April
iOth, 18th and l3th. The money
gained will be added to the
school bell fund. Every penny
helps. Tie association finds
mat 1t cannot market old news.
papers
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
NOTICE

Big stone Gap, Virginia,
April End, 1917.
TO the Stockholders of the Big
Stone Gap Land Company:
The next regular annual
meeting of the stockholders of
this Company will be held at
the office Of the Company in
the town of Big Stone Gap, Vir-
elnta. Wednesday, May End,
1917.
Big Stone Gap Land Company,
BY Jno. W. Chalkley,
li-l7 Secretary.
ROOMS TO RENT. Two
nicely furnished rooms close in
To business section. Address
X. y. H., care of Post.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04

We fear that these French
Cabinets will continue to re-
sign until Poincare appoints a
CIV ,Iosephus Danielses.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-04-04
Thieves Still.
Busy

Two more stores were broken
into here last Thursday night.
whcu the Mutual Drug Store
and y G. Wolfr's store we're
entered by means Of boring
several small holes through
the front door to make a space
large enough to reach through
and turn the lock. No mrr
chandise Of any kind was mis-
sing, but they carried the drug
stores cash register into the
street and forced it open with
a large piece of iron pipe. Lit
tie reward was received for
their trouble, as only a few pen
MES We're found in it. VOTES
money drawer was ransacked
with the same result. 1t is
learned they were attempting
TO enter another store but were
scared away 10y some one pas
sing.
This makes the fourth time
stores nave been looted FOR
money in the past two weeks in
the Gap and no arrests have
been made yet, although the
police are watching a number
of suspects. Thefts of like ma
ture have been committed FIRE.
qnently of late in neighborine
towns and so far the thieves
have completely evaded the
clutc hes of the law.