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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
MANY GET PRESENTS ON
!I,kS' CHRISTMAS TREE.

Richmond Lodge No. 40. Bcnevo-
lent and, Protective order Of Elks.
lest night celebrated Christmas in
the good old-fashioned way.
brightly lighted Christmas tree was
erected in The lodge room, and pres
ents of appropriate character were
passed out to the members by santa
Claus HARDWOOD. who acted III place
of santa Claus Gissclbrccht. who
pleaded old age as an excuse for fail
ing TO act. Merrimcnt ran rampant
for several hours as the various
III cmbcrs were called upon TO make
speeches upon rcceip; OF their pres
cnts. Refreshments were served.
and the merry yuletidc started in ou-
spiciousiy.
Tonight the baskets 10 he Gistrib-
utcd TO the poor will be ticketcd and
arranged for delivery. and between
. and - o'clock tomorrow morning
they will be delivered to those Tor
whom they are designed by the mem
beers o; IN" lodge. Secretary liar-
wood calls upon members with auto
mobiles to bring or send them To the
home To aid IN the delivery OF the
packages. several hundred baskets
.nllcd with good things will he sent
out as Christmas gifts 20 persons
who may not otherwise have had Il
glance at old Santa Claus,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
HUNDREDS STAND IN LINE
TO GET CHRISTMAS FOWL.

Long lines of poor stood patiently
~, ~ me IN front of the store OF Samuel
W eiSberger. on Broad Street to get
me l.oo0 chickens which were being
given away By the owner ~ the cs-
taDlishment at y. NJ. yesterday.
me people receiving chickens were
required to present "a ticket which
was given them by the Associated
charities Of the city. Many crlpDlcs.
people on crutrhcs, and women and
children constituted the line while
the drizz!ing rain made IL necessary
TO hoist the umbrellas and looking
Gown on the crowd ii appeared as one
rlack mass for half Il block
IL REQUIRED aboHt ".ie hour to give
out the fowls. ana during this time ii
was necessary to constantly remind
the crowd that vehicles had the right
OF way in the street The coops wcr,
piled along the edge OF the side wal
and the chickens We're given out rs
the line advanced. Many happy faces
eagerly watched the giving out OF
the fowls and when their turn came
they really seemed to feel the Christ
mas spirit and appreciated the gem
crosby OF the donor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
employees OF c. & 0. GIVE
ARMS S1,1G1
Christmas at Charitable Institution
for Sick Assured by big
Contribution.
ELKs HAVE CHRISTMAS TREE
Hundreds Stand in Line Before
Wcishcrgcr's to Get Free Chick
en- as Hulctilc Gift - Keith
House Donates Fund TO Charity.

Ohio Railway Company have sent a
check for Sl.l6l.S5 to the ShelterinS
Arms Hospital as a Christmas gift.
10 he used for the best interests Of
the Institution.
Several weeks ago the employees
through committee asked the OIL
cials OF the hospital to give them
some. information rs to the needs of
til institution. and upon being in
mas gift WAS speedily prepared and
forwarded to the superintendent. Mrs.
u. Il. Wall and Miss Frances Scott
are officials Of the institution.
on Clay Street. between Tenth and
Eleventh, is distinctively n free"
hospital. No one Is taken there who
is able TO pay. Only those who are
unable to pay the fees and costs are
given treatment Mt ShclterinE Arms.
untary contributions. Its income
never meets It's expenditures. and but
for just such GRACEFUL ard heartfelt
movements as that expressed in the
there would be many joylcss Christ
masses there.
city AIDS In Irpkrcp.
The city OF Richmond makes an an
nuat appropriation toward the main
tcnance Of the hospital. and from time
TO time hcuucsts are received from
old friends OF the institution. so that.
while there is never anything worth
talking about In the bank 10 tn:
credit OF the institution. i; manages
and felt by the city:
The Christmas sift OF the railroad
men was smilingly and thankfully
received yesterday. and the ladies in
the patients have expressed their
thanks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
ADVERTISERS CLUB JOINS
VIRGINIA PAGEANT MOVE
Appoint Seven to Cooperate With
Central Committee In Charge
OF arrangements.
BRYAN ADDRESSES THE CLUB
Industries of City Are Not Suffer-
ing From Depression Apparent
Elsewhere, He Tells Organiza-
tion-PrcdictS Building Boom.

committee was named hv mo
Richmond Advertisers Ciub =, its
luncheon yesterday at the Richmond
iiotel. 20 represent the club ON Tho
general committee on the great Viz
ginia Pageant to be given here n.xt
spring. This committee consists of
NJ. ; knight. chairman: W. S.
hhoads. T.. \. Ezekiel. j. Il. Wilson,
W. ~ Clark. Jr., Leroy Cohen and
W. ". Workman.
The committee will meet Tuesday
at the rooms OF ale Travellers Pro-
c.ct!ve Association, where commit
tees from other organizations will
Srin ole and form permanent gem
. va, cohlthittce OF arrangements. With
the election of this committee prac-
ucally all the leading organizations
are now represented on the general
STAN The Rotary Club. Kiwanians
travellers Protective Association. Ad-
N"rtiSerS club. and kindred bodies
together with numerous civic. social
ma iraternai organizations are ali
worhinS Tor the common good in tnis
movement. and il is quite certain that
/ permanent committee will result
from the conference a, 5 o'ciock
lucSuny at L. l.. y. ucaduuar,crs.
bcSideS the committeeman named
~ ne various associations, all other
invited - be present at tn, meeting
john Stewart Bryan was the orator
the ocSas,on yesterday afternoon.
~ me Advertisers luncheon. His
topic was Optimism"
Mr.: Bryan pointed out that Rich
mohuS industries We're not suffer
inS from any depression which might
he apparent in other sections of tho
country because OF their stable char
"cter. What little TIE local indus
trieS may nave suffered is OF the past
salh the speaker, there is no reason
Tor believing there will be further
'aiiing OF the high business tenn
prfal ure. With the opening OF the
spring weather, he said building ou-
cralionS VIII become NOR. and more
active: so thnt the outlook is indeed
very bright.
me Speakers remarks wcr" pune
tuated by frequent applause. and h.
was given vote OF thanks Tor his
speech.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
MAY INCLUDE MAURY
IN new WORLD BOOK
LichtcnsteIn Calls Attention of I
Iishcrs 10 OmlsslOn and Ii
Assured of Correction.

Assured of Correction.
- Matthew Fontainc Maury will
probably receive credit for his scien.
tinc work In the new edition OF Ire,
World Book" an encyclopedia in ten,
volumes. which will be issued shore
ly. This set of general knowledge
has hitherto appeared without IL r-.-
erehcc to the distinguished hydro
grapher. and IL is through the Of
iorts OF CASTOR Lichtenstein. corr
lion which is raising $4,000 for
monument to the noted scientirr.
who noted at the Virginia State IL,
brary that the World Book" I9EvJ
had entirely omitted mention OF
Maury's services TO mankind that
the scientists name will probably be
Included in the list of noted incn.
He Immediately wrote TO NJ "
O'Shca. professor of education at tho
University of Wisconsin. who liz cdi-
tor-in-chicf Of the above named en-
cyclopedia. and has Just received the
appended reply:
Il am much indebted TO you for
your letter OF December Is. We are
about TO issue "a new edition OF The
World Book" and II will be possible
10 include ar article on Matthew
fon'a,mc Mad-y. cannot explain
why his name was omistcd. There
are number OF scientists on our
editorial board. and one Of them or
All OF them should have Insisted
upon including biographical
sketch OF MEury.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
M0TORMAN LOSES FOOT
AS RESULT OF ACCIDENT
Car Crashes Down Hill Ont OF Con-
troll Into Heavy Trollcy-Slip-
perry Rails blamed.

D. =. Jordan. II motormnn. was I'm
he Grace Hospital yesterday az the
result of street car accident early
. stcrday morning.
Jordan lost control OF his car when
1t started down tho hill from Fifth
: rect to Eighth and crashed into u
'sthampton ear ut Eighth ard Main
:ets; the motorman had his foot
bahiY crushed that IL was neces-
rS 70 ainputatc II. lie was opcrat-
y < light lakewood and Broad Street
car, the 'front.' Of which was dcmol-
. Gpact.
No blame for tho accident was at
chcd to the motorman, as IL Is tue
'ninn OF witnesses that he stuck
his post and attempted 10 do ali
his power to prcYcnt the accident
ippcry condition or the tracks ~
81 I" be the cause of the accident
ot one, of the passengers on either
~ was hurt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
WARRANT IS ISSUED FOR
ARREST OF H. D.. BROWN
First Action Taken I'm Chesterfield
County Liquor Scandal
by \. lttncr.
CHARGES ILLEGAL ARCu
Prohibition Inspector Will BE Scrv-
cd With Document on His Return
to City-Eiarry Sweet. ST., and
son Under Arrest.

Warrants have been sworn out
against state Prohibition Inspector
l'rown and Harry +. Sweet. Sr.. and
iarry II. Sweet. Jr.. by a. lttner. a
FARMER OF Chesterfield. charging them
WIKI uh!awfuly entering ana search
ing his place on the New Road in
Chesterfield Comfy. the night of De
ccmber H.
The warrants against Sweet and
his son hav. been executed by the
local police and the two bailcd gu, in
the sum OF 500 eacn. brown. who is
sa!d 10 he out OF town on business
connected with his oiiicc. has not yet
left at the office OF state prOhibitiun
commissioners smith and will he
served on MIN as soon as he returns
to the city.
That the men "uniawfu!iy entered
ana searched the dwelling house o.
the SAID y. lttner," is charged In the
warrants Mr.. timers place is close
hlDItion agents ana others made Il
RAID December II and brough, back
niheItSn quarts OF liquor. The raid
seized is the one in connection with
the serious allegations made against
certain officers to Commemorative
terrified County.
Mr.. lttner is understood TO be en-
deavorinE, 10 find out the names OF
others who came on his place and
searched IL that Night. II Is said that
he is preparing To swear out adj
ditlonai warrants aSainstt others al
legged to have been connected with
The raid. The warrants were sworn
out by Magistrate Il. S. Vincent, OF
Chesterfield County
1t Is said that after the officers
searched Mr.. lttncr's place they went
TO adjoining farm where they q
,cgc they found The nineteen quarts
OF liquor. Mr.. l;tner has engaged Al
tcrncy j. NJ. Turner. of South Rich
mon!. tn prosecute the prohibition
officers and others connected with the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
Green Christmas" Is
Prediction for Civ

SANTA Cfnus will find u poor
siedfnE when he comes through
NichmOnd thtS year. From reports
received from the United states
weather bureau. it Is to he
Ereen" Christmas. IT snow does
inll Ii was stated there is not suf-
hctcnt Frost In the ground 20 re-
tain IL nnd IL Will melt nS soon ms
u arrives. II * reported TINT
there LIZ cold wave In the West
bur IL IL not expected to arrive
mere In time for Christmas.
Ain,nnars consulted On this snl,-
iect. however. state pOsttIvely that
either rain or Snow are I'm order.
'hc weather mnn refused To COM
NIT himself positively last night,
nat confldcntinlly gave u ms his
opinion that IL would not rnin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
MAYOR TO START WORK
ON CITY BUDGET TODAY
Document VIII he Presented IN en-
council NJ First Meeting
Tn lnoI

mayor AmSlie announced yestrr-
day that work of revising the re
PORTS OF the various directors and
framing OF the budget. Will be nrnl
ceeded with today. Nothing was
done in this matter yesterday owing
To the indisposition OF Director MYERS
ana the FACT hat Director Levy had
as his guests several members of the
czechc -Slovak health commission.
now In this country to study health
work here.
me Mayor stated that he hopcd TO
nave his budget ready To he presented
~ the irst meeting OF the BOARD o:
Aldermen in January. THAI will give
the departments sufficient time in
which To prepare for the fiscal year
on schedule
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
BEVElL ELECTED HEAD
OF MANCHESTER LODGE
Installation of Officers VIII Tus,c
PIncc Monday. when "Opusnum
Might" Il

!ianchcs,cr Lodge. No II. Ancient
Order Free and Accepted Masons
VIII meet next Monday night in the
Masonic Temple for the purpose of
installing officers. which were elected
at the last meeting OF She body
Night" AMI a banquet ana social
Sill be held after the ceremonies
The lodge has recently completed one
OF the most important. years In it's
history.
The installation of officers Will be
in charge of t.. e.. Gibson. rctir, d
worshipful master. Officers WHIT will
be- installed are NJ ". IScven wor-
shipful master: scnior warden. W. NJ
EnEard: junior warden. r. * Scott
secretary. !. Il. I,obcrtson: treasurer
{. y. Watkins; senior deacon. Henry
Z. Moore: junior deacon l.. r.
papram; trustees. G. S Wells. w T.
Bryce and John II. Robertson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
Arrived /!
More Xmas Slippers

Another shipment Of Women's Juliets. both
fur trimmed and ribbon trimmed with hand
turned soles and low heels special, S2.30 a
pair.
Womens Felt Slippers. with soft padded
solcs and ribbon trimmed in variety OF
pretty colors. 81 I'D pair.
The handsomest Felt BOudoir Slippers
"Cozy Toes"---in all shades, S2.75 and $500
pair
Children's Warm Felt Slippers. S1.25 and
Sl.5O pair. Floor Two, South
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
"Y" SECRETARY is FINED
y. Il. Mckee Pcnaiizcd $40 for Work
Ing Noys Under Age in Violation

). X. Mckee. secretary of the 6cn-
tral y. vi. .. a, was fined $50 and
costs yesterday In the Juvcnil. and
DomeSticS Relation Court for en-
ploying two small negro boys in the
bowling alleys Of the Y. NJ. c. a.. both
OF %hom were under age and were
worked after . o'clock at night. with
out having a permit from the state
department of Labor. The case was
prosecuted by the State Department
OF Labor.
Mr.. Mckee stated that he had not
decided Yet whether or no; he would
appeal from the decision Yesterday of
IL. court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
WOMEN READY TO DELIVER
CHRISTMAS BASKETS TO POOL,

:. Final arrangements for IN. distri-
ton of Christmas baskets among
I poor were completed At recent
n citing OF the womans Auxiliary
-. Vincent dc Pau; in the sacresty
{ Sacred Heart Cathedral \ COM
| 'icc N charge will receive appli-
{ lions for such baskets today and
morrow from 10 y. NJ to C T.. NJ a,
North Laurel Street
Many generous subscriptions have
n received for this work hut much
re is needed TO complete the work
' hich IL Is hoped to accomplish
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23

morning at the Blues Armory by
the Womans Auxiliary Of the Blues
from O'Clock until l o'clock. All o:
the wome- who are members Of tn.
auNiiiary arc invited To pc present
and help IN the distribution of the
baskets. Persons wishing To obtain
tho Christmas gifts may obtain tick
cts by calling on Mrs George l..
Christian. ISIS Grove .tvcSuc, any
time today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
FIRE DOES $4,000 DAMAGE
TO FULTON SHOE COMPANY
Flames Gain Considerable Iead,yuy
bcforc DiscOvercd-water Adds
tn


Before DIscOvercd-Nater Adds
to Havoc.
Firc OF unknown origin. broke out
In the warchousc>or the Fulton Shoe
Company in Fulton las. night and
caused an estimated damage of about
$4,000. The flames were first discov-
cred about o'clock. ami an alarm
given. BY the timc the Fulton Eirc
Department arrived the fire had
gained considerable Roadway. Flame
were shooting out Of the windows ans
tho roof had become iGnitcd. Con-
siderable smoke poured from the
windows and doors which Kindred the
fire fighters in their movements TO
cStinguish the flames.
Considerable goods in the store
were damaged by the flames. but the
largest amount of damage WAS don,
by water. The fire was in progress
about a half hour.
II. i. CARRIER. manager of the store.
stated that HI did not know the caus.
of the fire. The loss is covered by
Insurance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
Stnrt Fund for irish.

fatrick Henry Council Association
Tor American Recognition Of the RE-
PUBLIC OF ireland has started a fund
FOR the relief OF the people OF Ire
!and. AZ the last meeting OF the
organization Rev. II. II. Washlnrton
was chosen chairman OF COMMITTEES
10 secure funds. On the committee
viii Rev. Father Washington arc
Edward II Ryan, American Bank
Buiiding; james II. Lcnahan. Ancri-
can national Bank Building: r. Il.
Dovon, 2SO1 East Grace Street. and
y. j. kellehAr. 1899 Ashland Street.
The first contribution 10 the fund was
from woman who gave 800.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
THEATER TO GIVE CHARITY
10 PER CENT OF RECEIPTS

The sufferers In Armenia will bene-
tit by the performance TO be given
at the Academy Of Music tomorrow.
Manager Charles w. Rex. by arrange
ment with Wilmer. Vincent and
Wells. the vaudeville nagnatcs. has
notified .nc local committee in charge
OF the Armenian Relief Fund that
10 per cent OF the gros. receipts Of
tho three performances TO he given
Friday afternoon and evening Will
nc donated To the fund.
This work of mercy has received
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
Today and Tonight
in Richmond

Scvcnty-fivc stations fur stnrv-
ing children OF Europe open, He'd
Cross workers. all day.
Womnn's Auxiliary OF blues dis
tribute Christmas baskets. Hlucs'
Armory. q.
Christmas tree. Old Soldiers
Home, by Lee Chapter, 4. ID. G.. 4.
business study Club. business
Mems Club. y.
Christmas tree. Broad street
Methodist Church. y.
INSTRUMENTATION pictures and
vaudeville. ,, 40 and 80.
Strand-"Adnni aud I:yn," SEQ.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
HARRY SWEET, SIR, FILES
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY

Hnrry sweet. ST., former prohibit
ton agent. ana AZ present n special
agent for the Scaboard Air Line
halfway Company. has filed II petit
ton IN bankruptcy. according 10
records in the United States District
Court Sweet claims that he has
liabilities of Sl.567.ia. and gives his
assets as nothing. His preferred
creditors are David i. Griffith, 1915,
and the cohurn Motor Sales Com
pnnN. S!44.G2.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
AT BROAD STREET CHURCH

The sunday school of Broad Street
. e,hodlst Church will hold its Christ
Ilas celebration tonight at O'CLOCK.
The children will present "A musicai
eat. and Santa Claus will be liberal
- his distribution Of presents for
scholars and some OF the grown
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
SEIZE LIQUOR IN RAID
ON SHIP ON JAMES RIVEi;

ia diEE thr Lake Sterling upCn
her arrival here from New York
seven quarts Of liquor were. found,
according 10 J. statement given out
from the office III Federal prohibi-
ZION Inspector Bramc According to
the allegations OF the officers the
iiuuo: was found partly hidden nm
der the coal and some OF it was dis
covered in other parts OF the shin
30 Tar no warrants have hcen issued
IN connection with thu. AFFAIR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
REV. johnson I'm CIV

Rev. Oliver Johnson. of Winnsporo.
G., Is visiting his niece Mrs Nor
l'on Johnson. 10 North boulevard.
is en- route TO Washington to at
! the Booth anniversary dinner of
I Mayfowcr Society. Rev. John
{ ~ is - clergyman of the Reform
Presbyterian Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
HANDKERCHIEFS
At Very Attractive Prices

Patrons are most agrceably surprised,
these busy days of gft-giving, to find the
Miller Rhoads displays of FIandkerchiefs
ing but prices somewhat lower than they had
expected to pay.
Late shipments responsible for this
happy condition OF tho stocks; just as rather
unusual and unexpected price concessions
from manufacturers are the cause Of lower
rates.
Remember. ono ever gets too many
Observation-Disclosures safe gift to buy, because
they are always useful. therefore acceptable.
Handkerchiefs for every member OF the
family are here in very extensive varieties.
Floor One, West.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23

There Will b. no meeting OF the
board OF managers OF tn Retreat
70: the sick this week The board
usually meets on Thursdays. hut due
10 the holidays, this meeting has been
Canc.lcl.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

iost- Office ub-station e. on Third
street. near BROAD, will remain omen
tntil o'clock tonight for the con-
Ncniencc Of the public in sending out
Christmas mail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23


An amendment to the charter of
the NirEin!a- Carolina Rubber com
pany mas been granted by the state
Corporation Commission, allowing
the company TO increase its capital
stock from s200.G00 to 100000 r.
j. Bell Ia president OF the conrony.
and Charles l.. ShUckclford. secretary.
pany agent followed. ana n wa. a,
the instisa'!on OF the Chamber OF
Commerce and the State Corporation
Comn.ssion. in appearing before the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
that companies were forced TO rccoc :
nize the service OF suits before the
merger could be completed
Sometime ago the general counsel
Ter the companies announced that
claims would be settled on co per
cent basis. The conditions OF tn. Sc,
'Irment. however. were such that the
proposition could not be accepted by
the lcca! shippers with the records
OF The matte? being retained in New
Yo!k city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23

1uefal support from the Keith inter-
eSts In all the larger cities OF Amer
lca. the aggregate amount thus sub
ScriDcd representing a large sam.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
TEA POTS
From English P0tte7ies

No one seems to
know how to make
a Tea Pot like the
English. We have
to hand it to them"
for, in quality, in
accuracy Of con-
struction and in
beauty, these Tea
Pots excel any to be
found, and custo-
mers enthusiastical-
ly acclaim them
quite the nj o S I
IL II | q ue specimens
thD ,ttx-1 rno.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23
WONItN'S AUXILIARY
TO DISTRIBUTE BASKETS

Christmas baskets are to be dis
triOutcd among the poor tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-23

Such wonderful coIors! The rich "bIue,"
green" and brown" of these Tea Pots and
their tastefully decorated IN gold designs,
make them beautiful enough to occupy
place of honor in the home OF wealth. as
we'll as of simple refinement.
Also they make Christmas gifts that all
will admire Come in now and select yours
from nice assortment
Slips for some; others as much as $500.
Basement, East.
The Glenwood post., 1920-01-10

A Denver paper early this week aOn-
tanned story to the effect that Mrs.
E. T. Taylor, wife Of the popular con-
gressman Taylor from this city Ind
district, was seriously ill at her apart
ments in Warrington, and that it pad
been necessary to resort to articifial
respiration. Up to the time the Post
goes to press no verification has been
received from Congressman Taylor by
his brother G. W. Taylor of this city,
and Mrs. Taylor's many friends in this
county are hoping for her speedy rc-
covery,