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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
ACKERMAN WILL RETURN
WITH AMBASSADOR GERARD
Dr. Wander IIo"f Notified Thor III.
hrothcr-in-',a,> VIII HIVE Snfc
Conduct Home

Or. DOUGLAS Wander Hoof. professor
IN th@ Medical college of Virginia. 70.
ceivcd word recently that his brother
'n-la". carl ". Ackcrmau. q rorr,-
"pordent OF tho United Press. !n Rer-
'in would receive safe passage hrr,,
ny VA; OF spain. IN company with AM
hassadcr Gerard Becoming urrasv
: bout his hrothe--ir-l law when dirio
matte relations We're severed with Cor
many, nr. Wander HOOP sddress.d an
inquiry 70 the headquarters o. tho
United Tress In reply lie received the
following telegram
Ne" York City. .Irebruayy > l9l7
Ackernan and. Ibis. tar;,ily will a,-
company Gerard, leaving Berlin Thurs.
day or Friday. r"turnin- home via
Spain. state Department: has instruct
20 Gerard 20 give him all possible as
.'stancH. No oi'fouIty anticipated -
w " HAWKINS.
General Manager"
Or. Wander Hoof received a similar
assurance OF Nj. Ackorrnans satet,.
during the period immed,a,cly follow
Ing the sinking Of The Sussex. when a
break appeared Imminent h.tween
America and Germany
Mrs Alderman visited her brother
rr. Wander Noof. IN Richmond several
wears ago. MI. hckcrnan is a former
student OF the school o; Journalism o!
Columbia Univsrstty and has been con.
nected with the United Press Tor sew.
Aral wears He was sent 20 ENGLAND
in February. 1915. and 4 few week.
alter was transferred 10 Berlin 10 sue.
ceed the manage OF the association
th-r. uho had resigned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
TRAFFIC MEASURE UP
Subcommittee VIII Hear Discussion To-
Night on Ordinance Designed TO
Alleviate t0nEeStion.

All persons interested ~ the pass
age al model traf1ic ordinance will
h" given an opportunity 10 express
their views Tonight at pccial meet
ing OF the Council Committee on Or
diianCcS, which has been called for s
o'clock The measure has bccn pre-
pared hv a subcommittee. composed ot
Alderman Fuller and Councilman Eng
lah and E"dcn in coniunction with
Mayor AinSlic. Chief Of Police Werner,
Fire chief loNucs and Traffic Sergeant
cradle" Il viii nc read in it's pres
emit form. as recommended by the sub
committee and any changes which
MAY hc thought ADVISABLE win be made
Ivy the committee before il is sent 10
III" Council for adoption.
The Committee OH Dock. River and
iiarbor ia ais" scheduled 10 meet a,
; o'clock tonight while the Commit
tcc on Finance viii have another cxecu-
tN" session. hccianinE .; $50 o'clock
to continue IT. work on the budget.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
FEW MATURAllZE
No Germnns or tustrinnS Apply Ia the
LocnI Federal Court for %mrri-
cnniKation Papers.

Although thousands Of foreigners in
other sections OF the country are an
plying for naturalization PAPERS ,hos.
residing in Richmond and Virginia are
not SO eager 10 forsake The land Of
their birth.
Two Russians yesterday served no.
tice in the United States District Court
or their intention 10 take ont naturali-
Zation papers. hut none OF German
Austrian or Turkish birth have an
piled since the crisis with Germany
This is i'm sharp contrast 10 the situ
alton III all other sections Of the conn
try. More than 800 German and AUS
TRANS took out first papers in New
York in one day tbs weeE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
TO UNvElL PORTRAIT
Bench and Unr OF city Will IInur
likeness of Judge WclIf"rd
in Circuit Court

Win appropriate public rN"rriS"S a
handSom" portrait Of the laIc Judge
f. Il. Wexford. .Ir.. Will l." unveiled
at noon Saturday in TIE City circuit
Court room tho picture hoinr gift
from the bench and bar uf Richmond.
The ceremonies will be "pcn TO the
public. Spccial invitations have been
extended 10 all lawyers and members
Of the bench 20 he present
The presentation address viii ne
made by Judge Edmund W@ddil, Jr.
of the United states pjs,ric; Court,
and the accordance speech viii proahl,-
be made by Judge r.. Carter Scott Other
prominent men. il is expected viii
make brief talks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
LIQUOR CASE CONTINUED
Hearing of Charles r.. Capchart Post
poned to Fcbrunry IL In
Police Court.

The hearing Of Charles +. Capehart.
arrested on the suspicion that he had
brought into the State more liquor
than is allowed by law. was continued
yesterday morning in Police Court to
February Il. Capehart was arrested
on q warrant sworn TO by Policeman
sweet. who stated that he had reason
10 believe that Capehart had violated
the law.
James Minor. coloreh. charged with
breaking into car of the Southern
Railway Company and stealing $3.50
worth of meat was sent on TO the
grand jury.
Mack r. Gee. charged with being dis
orderly and with speeding in an au-
tomobile. was fined $50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
10 spcnk Here on sunr,

Miss Anne Martin. chairman If the
national womans party. ana Miss Maud
Younger. head OF Tie suffrage lobh,.
maintained at the Capitol by the Con
grcssional Union for Woman Suffrage
will speak Sunday might at the AcCd
cny of Music. and explain ;hc work
which the Congressional Union i, do.
ing to expedite the passage OF Tn. Fed
oral suffrage amendment The meeting
will NJ held under the auspices Of
the Richmond branch OF the Congress
sional Union. Mrs. sophie O.. Meredith
State chairman tor Virginia. prrsiGiuc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
smith Estate Worm 81, .,r,o.

William Z. Smith Of Highland Park.
left an estate valued at $4,000. az.
cordine to his will which was admit
ted to probate stcrday in the Chan
Gerry Court. Practically all OF il goes
to the widow. Mrs. Maria l.. Smith. a
small beuucst being made for a sis
ter. and tho sum OF $500 being given
10 the Bethany Home for Friendless
Children. John l.. Ingram qualified a $
executor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08

Funeral services for Caroline Martin.
the cievcn-ycar-oid daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. w. 7. Martin. who died on
Monday from burns, were held ycs,cr.
day morning in the home OF Joseph
c. Icssnich, 903 East Cay street.
grandfather of the child. The services
were conducted by the Rev Mr.. Mar
tin. who has been assisting the rector
Of ST. James Episcopal Church Inter.
meme was in Hollywood Cemetery. The
pallbcarcrs were William Il. Rcinhardi,
Clyde Rogers. j. II. Gathright and
George NcwSom.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
Restrain. Motor car ,ompar,.

John G. Hasai instituted d. mo
Law and Equity Cour; YESTERDAYS
suit IN chancerH. on which az TN.
junction was granted. RESTRAINING INC
Kline Motor Car Corporation from pro-
ceed.nR further to prosecute an action
st law against Fagau, Tho Wa suea
tor $4,000 The Injunction capires on
March 1b. In tn" chaucegy proceed
ting Nr. Hagan expects 70 show certain
snu.ttes which he contends relieve MIN
of liability III tn" original action
brought against him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08

T. ]. Winder, Of 100 North Thirty
fourth Street. was slightly injured yes
terday afternoon. when he was struck
by an automobile near Tenth and Main
Streets. The automobile was being
driven by j. W. Smithcrs. Mr.. Martin
was running TO catch car and cross
ed. il is said. directly in front OF the
automobile. the driver of which was
unable TO avert che accident
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
Approve stock Inrrcus~.

stockholders Of the Merchants Ma
u"nai Bank unanimously approved yes
tcrdsy the recommendation Of tho
bank board OF directors for an in
crease in capital stock from $500 O00
% 100000. The additional stock Will
he offered 10 The presen; shareholders
OF the bank al par. 500 subscriptions
!" which VIII he received on or before
February y The stock OF the Mer-
chants Nau"nal is valued a, $1,000
per share
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
iiussinE> Court Free. ,,c.co..

Joe Mescoc. ordered sent 10 The roads
when he was convicted in Police Court
Of being drums. appealed TO The Hust-
ings Court and was Yesterday acqui,-
ted. Mescoe had been confined in the
City Jail since carly in January. and
il was thought that this was sufficient
punishment for him. lie said that he
bought the whisky while in Washing
ton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
Senboard Earning. Inrr.a.

FarnlnEs OF The Seahoard \ir Line
Railway Company for the month of De-
cemher aggregated s2.6.i.3i3 scains;
S2.21S.loS for the same month Of last
year. showing an Increase OF s3o.o0j
according to figures announced YES
terday. Operating expenses for the
month We're si..53.oS7, leavins net
earnings Of s3lS,226. which was "A gain
Of Sl51,004 over last December.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
netmrning without pri.o,.

UHIeVNN" . ". Thurman, WHO was
sent 30 Altoona. IA, With extrad.t!on
rapeiS for Anne stevens. fortune
teller wanted her" on = charge OF
gran" !"IccnN - returning without his
.. Eo"e'. Iantain Mcmahon received a
- ct '"" from hlm Yesterday saying
iha' be- would rcpor, fully wien be
arrived INC woman sued ON, WI,
OF aapcas corpus aftcr her arrcs, IN
Altoona 80
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
c. & o. january Earnings.

Estimated earnings Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company for
the fourth week of January were ST.
1868. as compared with Sl.551 ,597
for the same week OF last year. show
ing decrease of s55.96S. according to
figures made public yesterday by Comp
troller /. r.. sullivan. Earnings for
January were estimated at S4l26"03.
increasing s63,I:3 over The same month
Of last wear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
.,.n.r.on REALTY p,rcc,.r,.

All directors OF the Jefferson kcai;y
Company. operating the Jefferson -
I,l were rc-elcc;e1 yesterday II tho
aNrral meeting OF thc company stock
holders. The directors arc jonathan
t.i..nn. Coleman WORKMAN. r.. q. Leigh.
! H. Mayo. j. ". Doole!. -. will
liams, George C.. Scott. L. Raah. of
Richmond, and Thomas T.. Love. Of
Washington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
DOES NOT REGARD THIS
As SUFFICIENT CAUSE or WAR

Rui would II not he foolish for this
country To make this a cause OF war
under the present conditions" When
Germany crossed Belgium without her
consent, she violated international law
governing neutrals. and thus indirectly
aid us an injury as one OF the Family
OF neutral nations. Germany tries to
excuse this because OF the discovered
inimical attitude Of Belgium. but this
interview has nothing to do with this
controversy. When she destroyed our
merchant commerce and our citizens
in disregard of the fixed rules Of in
tcrna,ional law, she also violated our
sacred rights, even though she offers
10 excuse or Justify this: but even this
is no; sufficient TO justify plunsinE
this nation into that SeethnG whirl-
pool Of hcll, when II can he so easily
avoided. There is one powerful agency
left that should now put forth all OF
its strength As an aid to the President
The clergy should teach the gospel OF
Prince OF Peace. and soon We will see
reign OF truth and peacefulness
ushered into the world, and war-cruel |.
atrocious, unrelenting war. will be
sriDped of its bcwilderinS IA scnations.
and brought to an end: while viii
be saved from tho anomalous position
OF nEhting along side of nations who
are dcfanuy violating tho freedom of
tho open seas and our citizens rights.
against our solemn protest, and thus
having the sincerity OF our neutrality
Questioned"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
RICHARD F. PATTERSON
DIES IN HIS GATH YEAR
Was Pioneer Tobacco Manufactures
and Well known in Society
and Business.
BANK MEN TO BE rALLBEAHEHs
Officers and Directors Of Savings
Bank OF Richmond Named rs
Honor Guard at Funeral From
First Baptist Tomorrow.

Richard Fuller Patterson. sivtN-tour
years old. prominent tohacc" manu-
facturcr and capitalist. died at the
,Hygeia Hospital at 1870 o'clock yos-
tcrday morning. ~" had hccn in fail
ing health for about three years, but
rows Of his death was received with
surprise yesterday IN downtown bust
ness and financial circles. The func-
raj viii! he conducted from the FIRST
Eaptis, church at noon Tomorrow.
The intermcnt Will NC in Hollywood
Cemetery
Pallbea7ers arc as follows:
Active flames \. Addison. Harry G.
Eeattic, Frederick Il Mason. " r.
Daniel, ". Stewart Homes. Russell {.
Williams, + NJ CIV. thmcy. II carl
Messcrschmidt and John :. Harrison.
Honcra ry-onicers and directors Of
the Savings Bank Of richmond. ~ha
are L. 2 Morris, president; Fritz sit
icrdinE, vice president; James NJ. Bail.
cashier: Judge George L. Christian II.
Theodore EUyson. John w Gordon.
Ashton Stsrkc, Dr. Stuart Mcclure.
Thomas l.. Moore Fl. Seldom Taylor.
Granville C. Valentine. Philip Whit
lock. william, II. Zimmerman, Colonel
John Landstrcet. Or J. Allison edges,
Colonel Eugene {. Mass'e, George Rry-
an, r. T. August II. W. Cobb and r.
G. williams, ,1r., and officers and mem
hers of Dove Lodge. among whom will
be John T. Wingo. WorShipfIl master:
-. y. rope senior warden, ana James
W. Sharp. Junior warden. and Charles
q. Bosher.
PROMINENT IN FINANCIAL
AND BUSINESS CIRCLES
The active pallbearcrs will meet at
he home o. Malvern G. Patterson.
"Hiilcrest.' on the cary Street Road.
TO which the body was removed from
the hospital The honorary pallbearers
will meet the procession At tho First
Baptist Church. and Will accompany il
TO the cemetery.
Mr.. Patterson was son OF the late
pr. Richard A. and Mrs Margaret
Courtney Patterson. and Was broth
or OF a. w Patterson. NJ. e. and ! r.
Patterson. Of tho Patterson Brothers
Tobacco Company. He attended Nose
iey's School and was later taught by
Dr. Robert Eyland He then attended
Richmond College. hut before Gradu-
alton went into active business with
his father as Il. a Patterson e Co.
which later became incorporated as
the II. \. Patterson Tobacco COMPANY
with II. y. Patterson as president: r
J.. Patterson. vice president and NJ C.
Patterson. secretary and treasurer.
When the business was sold in 1905
Doth Mr.. Patterson and his father re-
tired. For many years he was a mem
her of tn" board Of directors of the
savings Bank Of Richmond and a
member Of its executive committee
II" became member Of tho First
BAPTIST church in his hoyhood. and
VAS an active member until his health
failed about three wears ago He wa.
also an active member ~ povc Lodge
~ L. NJ. OF which he was a
past master: aud an active r,erhe-
Of The Richmond TIowitzers' Aysnci
alton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08

Chemicals only we're uscd to cx,ir
Suish a hre yesterday morning At 4@a
West Baker Street, tire home OF rlogd
Spencer. The fire plug in the vicini,,
wa2 frozen The damage amounted "a
about 800
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
Cnnndn nelc,ex "Berlin."

Notice that the town of Berlin. To-
Gated in Canada. had changed lis name
20 Kitchener. was received by Post
master Hay 7. Thornton yestcrda y
from the Postoflice Department.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08

H"u"di"tion. ilari* Na>tcrsou. Jr..
work secretary. Camp Wilson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-17
MILAN

Fred Nar.iu son of Mr. and Mrs
Lawrence Martin. who is stationed at
ihe Great Lakes training station, spent
~. lrday and sunday at home.
Mr. and Mrs Albert klemme OF Dav-
tap'rt ANA George Schellman q Olis,
iowa. spent the Weekend with Mr.. and
MR. Fred Schellmau.
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Campbell of
,HIelEo. came Friday night and expect
q" make their home I'm this vicinity.
The Misses Elliott and McGrath of
Rock Island were Sunday visitors with
John Campbell and family
40 Nesddmes Bert runaway and James
Murphy entertained the Z. W. club Fri
ua} evening. After the business ses-
sion dainty refreshments were served,
and lD the peanut contest Mrs. Otto Lar
son Won the favor and ia the apple con-
tst Mrs. Roy ptseron carried of the
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Brown Of
ROCK Island spent sunday at the nome
" Mr. aud Mrs G. n. Brown.
Miss Margaret White spent few
week
simon lane. a former Milan boy. has
ittprned 90 his home in Victor, COLO,
alter prolonged visit with his rela-
ives and friends here.
=, MeSiaues John and Adoiph HoIsr OF
edgington We're Milan visitors Tues
Miss Margaret Carnaghan spent sun
Jay with her niece, Margaret Grimm
who IS an.
The patriotic meeting held by the
Knights OF pythlas lodge Tuesday even
lng was largely attended. Speakers
rom Moline, Rock Island and Milan
We're present
Mrs Robert Mcconnell, MIR and Mrs.
alph Mcconnell and the Misses Cohen
'1d Peterson have returned from a
Ffs&'s visit In Iowa. They made the
ir,n by auto
Mes Robert Kalc, who Is at st, Luke $
Aofr.tIl iu Davenport. is Improving
1lcele and expects to be home ~ q
short time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-17
ROCK ISLAND MAN
MADE RULER THREE
HAITI PROVINCES

captain Thad Taylor Of the marine
corps has been appointed as military
governor of three provinces in the
dominican republic, island Of Haiti,
according to word received by his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Taylor, $50
Twentieth street.
Ihree provinces coming un~
der his Jurisdiction are each about the
size OF Porto Rica. Captain Taylor
represents the United States govern
ment in its relation TO the people Of
the island. Captain Taylor was ele-
waited to this position even though he
is but Is years old.
Captain Taylor is serving his sec
ond enlistment in marine corps. He
reenlisted last May His advancement
mas been very rapid, considering his
time in this branch of the service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-17
INITIATION WILL
BE JOINT AFFAIR

The knights of Columbus councils
OF the tri-eities will hold their initia-
ton exercises united. in the local or
der's lodge rooms. Jan. 20.
Previous to this year, the councils
have held their limitations independ-
ct OF each other but. at meeting held
recently it was decided to hold the
affair at the local K of c. hall and
initiate all new members Of the three
orders at the same time II has been
eight years since the last joint initia-
ton. During that time the number OF
members who wished to join has been
higher than the present year and IL
was impossible to hold joint affair
as the new Corners could not all be
Initiated within the time allowed.
The officers state that the war is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-17
pDO[Qoy'pdWt
Bone Dry Prohibition.

Louisville, KY. Dec 17-Editor |
Argus: VIII the United States adopt
.bone dry prohibition? That is big
question in the minds Of those who
believe that alcohol for beverage and
medicinal purposes should be abel
ished. 1t is also a big question with
tha men who have billions invested in
the manufacture and sale Of whisky.
wine and beer
What do the people in general favor?
II is my CONCLUSION, after 35 years of
close study Of this problem, that a
national prohibition measure. if sub
miued 10 a popular vote. would be
overwhelmingly defeated, but it is pos
sible that the legislatures Of &c states
might adopt it.
! Prior To the advent of the Reed bone
dry law last July citizens were voting
for prohibition guaranteed not to pro-
hibit Prohibition prior to that date
provided for shipments of liquors for
+ personal use.
Men by the hundreds of thousands
/ of those who have liquors in their
homes voted readily for such legisla-
ton.
These men wanted to destroy the
Ilawless and disreputable saloon.
Now will these men continue to
favor prohibition when it means real
prohibition?
They may if they are allowed enough
whisky for medicinal use" which the
Reed law unfortunately allows.
But here comes the supreme court
of the United States in the Idaho case
and declares that "a citizen has no
constitutional right to possess liquor
for his personal use if a state wishes
to forbid il"
This is a far reaching decision. and
] think it will be applauded by all dis
tillers, brewers and wine makers,
Surely the other prohibition states
will adopt the Idaho law.
II this is done it means death to The
+ moonshiner and the bootlegger These
. gentry cannot prosper ii people can
not afford to buy their goods.
r This will mean real prohibition VS.
i the use Of alcoholic beverages.
/ VIII such prohibition prevail?
/ think not, and until it has beer
demonstrated by number Of states i
: should not be incorporated into gu
, national constitution
| Constitutional amendments may b.
/ two-edged swords. They are danger
4 GUS things to play with.
i An unfavoTable amendment to tn
/ constitution would be embarrassing
1 and demoralizing.
/ Last year the people in this countr
Il used 100 900 900 gallons of distille
=. liquors, S1.S00, O00, goo gallons OF anal
n liquors and about $4,000 600 gallons G
u wine
This is equivalent to-something owe
: 20 gallons of beverages containing al
: cohol for every man, woman and chill
u of our hundred million population
= The vast majority OF these peopl
: esteem alcoholic beverages essentia
= TO their health and happiness, or the
Il would not keep them in their home
& and use them SO persistently as The
do.
Can the fat of law overthrow sue
a demand? Or can the machinery {
# government prevent such deman
y being supplied? The idea seems to n
d chimerical; that is, Bryanish.
n a thorough search would, beIiev
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-17
Personal Mention.

P. H. Dorothy was called to Gales
burg by the Illness Of his sister, Mrs,
n. o. Marsh
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 0. Freeman and R
o. Bushfeld left for Toronto, Ohio
where they will visit for a few weeks
with Mr., Freemag's mother, Mrs P
j. Freeman.
Miss May Willis Of Peoria. who has
been here visiting with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 0. p. Willis
went to Woodruff to spend q few days
at the home of her brother, Clair VIII
Its.
Mrs. r. D. Winders and children
Gladys and William. visited in Rock
Island Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E, H. Carroll were il
Rock Island Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-17
CRONAU RESIDENCE
Quilted BY FLAMES

The home o. Herman Cronau, 1434
F0rty-nrst street. was damaged to the
extent of $4,000 in a fire at 1850 Sat
urdsy night which is thought to have
originated from an oyerheated fur
mace
The family was absent at the time
and for This reason the flames gained
great Roadway before the blaze was
discovered by neighbors. who saw
flames shooting from the basement
windows The basement and first
H0or of the home was thoroughly
Quilted All of the furniture on the
trst floor is a total loss The furnish
ings ON the second floor were also
domagad by smoke. though the fire.
mea prevented the flames from
reaching this part Of the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-17
J. H. McRoberts ...... Correspondent
G. II. Knickerbocker go. Distributor
Unknown Nan Takes Life.

The dead body of an elderly man
who no one has been able to identify
was found hanging by halter in the
Edward &, Wharton lumber yard at
1880 o'clock this morning by Murice
Mills, an employe,
1t is not known how long the body
had been hanging. Evidently the neck
was broken, as il appeared that the
man had attached the halter to raj
ter and then tied the moose about his
neck, swinging his body in the air
from a pile of lumber.
The body was taken to the Morrison
undertaking parlors, where an inquest
was scheduled TO have been held this
afternoon by Coroner c. S. Prick. Eff
forts TO identify the man before the
inquest was held were unavailing. He
was a stranger in Aiedo, but had been
seen about the streets for the last few
days. He was fairly well dressed.