PAGE TWO Regent Theatre DAVID unseen, President and Managing Director LAST TIME TODAY—2 :15, 7 and 9 MARY CARR In the Fox Super Special Heart Drama “Silver Two Reel Comedy - Wings” .:. NOW! I .- TOMORROW A SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM John Gilbert In His Latest Fox Feature “CALVERT A 'S VALLEY” ND EUGENE O’BRIEN and NORMA TALMADGE “By Right 0 N Purchase” COMING CHRISTMAS DAY Paramount’s “BACK PAY” With an AlLStur Cast. Palace Theatre Direction David Esteraon—Cyrus W. Gray, Jr., Mgr. Today—Ann Little i Tomorrow—Frank Mayo in “Caught Bluffing” TODAY and TOMORROW Five Acts of Kieth VAUDEVILLE Including --———- NAT “HOKUM” FARNUM’S Comedy Riot Clown Night 0 AND n “Chain Lightning” Christmas Day A SUPER PROGRAM OF KIETH VAUDEVILLE Norma T ahnadge “HER ONLY WAY” ROUNDED UP BY "Bic GANG 0F COUNTERFEITERS FEDERAL AGENTS lly Associated Press AHUUICY PARK. N. J., Dec. 22.—-—A 'long search by federal agents and private detectives for counterfeiters who hate bH-n flooding the country with forgo-ti American Hallway Ex- wired: money orders has ended with lhv nrrtst lll'I'i' of Giles M. ltannoy. an .~ii.:rii.vrr. and the arrest in New Hrii-nns of James Watson and Walter ii. Moliin. it was disclosed today. linnney, who was said to be a. New ankr-r, was arrested several days ago. hut his capture was kept secret until iht' other alleged plotters were taken Inlri custody. rfminlv lietcciivo Davenport said the m-llviili-s of the hand had been car- ilml on all over the country. cities In which tho-y operated including New York, Philadelphia. Pitt-burgh. New llrll‘ans :ind liirmlngham. The men are alleged to have passed (:niinicrfcitl of the blue terOIOI'I' vhmiiies of the American Railway Ex- prvu in denominations of ‘50 and ii '10. Officials of the express company Insurance Company Sues Former Agent The Northwestern insurance corn- runy. of New Yes-k city, has started , lult against William H. fiyington. of this city. a former agent of theirs. for damages of 8400, alleging that By- lnitlon collected payments due on policies. and failed to make return of tht-r same to them. he suit. which has been "through the office of Light, Dome: uinian. is returnable to the City rt of Norwalk in January us: i is alleged in the writ that 3!: "(ion for some time prior to April :i .lst. "22. had been the agent for :tlie plaintiff mm. and. as». , , . 7‘ i ., , 4,3,“, AH»... . N “hi-sax». MW ‘ declared that this was the first suc- cessful attempt in thirty yeah to pass forged travelers' cheques. The trail led first to Philadelphia. but when the detectives arrived. the counterfelters had passed “00 in counterfeit cheques and moved on to Pittsburgh. A trap was laid for them in Pitts- burgh. but. apparently getting wind of it, the counterfeitorl moved on. The next stop was New Orleans. where they were recognized by a. federal agent and were trailed until. it is al- leged. they were caught passing some of the worthless paper. They had 310,000 in bogus cheques on their per- a0na when they were arrested. it is al- leged. They wer taken to Cincinnati. where they new are held. Detective Davenport said one of the band had confessed and had told the authorities the pate from which the counterfeits were made had been thrown into the Hudson river at New York. A second plate. along with 845,000 in cheques. was said to have been destroyed in Asbury Park. company. BetWeen‘April 1st. 190—1.: and June of this year. it is alleged that Byington collected sums of had been deducted. amounted to 8367.48. On July let. this year, pay- ment of these monies was demanded and refused. Property on Beiden avenue was at- tached in the action by Deputy Sher- iff Edward B. Doulens for 8500. ———~-—-......______ '10 BA)! “ram." ‘ wasnn’to'row, Dec. 32,—!» Na- ‘IOMI Catholic Welfare Council. act, in; on the decision or its motion pip- ”Wm”; I.“ ' ‘lizick [or further deliberation by Act- sccond session. "3 ,the court on a short calendar day in consolidation of them will produce it ~ . balance sheet and operating statement money. which. after his commissions! woe-1!- !fik i AGAINSTTAXI ’ three hours, a Jury in the night brought in a plaintiff was granted damages of $48 for injury to his automobile, while Mrs. Errico we? granted damage of 3200 for personal injuries. Out of an automobile accident wh'ch happened on February 15, 1902 at Holden and Riverside avenues. four damage suits against the Columbir~ '1 u :.l ( ornpany at om. Automobiles aural I?) the lat-tee company and ,riirico collided on the occasion. ”who brought suit for $500 damages; ?.\lrs Errlco claimed $1,500 for per- 50”sz damages: Mrs. Esther Holmes 'zuid Mrs. Gwendolyn Hanan. both ipussmigers in the Errico car. claimed lilmnugt-s for personal injuries which 'brought the entire amount of dam- lagcs claimed up to 33.000. in the court, it was agreed that the ,two lirrlco cases should go to the jury ,tcgether. After the case was heard. the Jury was sent into chambers to bring a verdict. They appeared at 6 o’clock before the couit, declaring that , they could not agnc and were sent lng Judge Arthur Cowley. After the the Jury brought in Ethe verdict as given above. ' It was agreed that the Hallam and Holmes suits should be heard before the near future to decide upon the amount of damages. Light. Dunbar & Quinlan appeared for the defendants. and Keogh for the plaintiaa. HUGE LOSS IN : P. O. OPERATION l l l CHICAGO. Dec. 22. —- General ? (‘nsrles G. Dawes. former director of the National Budget. today made pub- lie what he termed the "submerged" 'inaluncig (host of the Post Office De- ! partment. It showed a deficit of $16.- . i'is,ooo for the first. three monthly on It ration of the postal service this you. i The Chicago Tribune printed what ’ it sail was a reproduction of the bul- uncc sheot_ accompanied by a letter from J. C. Knapp, vice-president of ithe Otis Elevator Company. who as- ! 5mm in making out the report. l Liabilities of the Post Office De- : pnrtmcni. according to the reproduced ’mmri, \vr‘rr- $140,349,590 roi- tin first three months of the year and assets were “24.048.500. "I have endeavored to produce n. true picture of the Post Office opera- tions by taking the regular Post Office accounts alone. (which alone. do not ,give the true picture). and adding to them what they lack." Mr. Knupp's reproduced lettcr roads. "I believe 'hnt each Government department can be successfully placed on this hauls. \V’hen accomplished. in l i of the l’nitod B'ltes." it concluded. BODIES OEMOB VlCllMS FOUND Iy Associated Press SHREV ORT. 1.3., Doc. 22.—-’l‘he decompose bodies of two men believ- ied m be Watt Daniels and Thomas lRichards, missing victims of the Morehouse mob of last August. were found today near the East Land Fer- ry on Lake Fourche. which separates Morehouso and Richland parishes, ac- cording to the correspondent of the l Shreveport Journal. The limbs of the dead men were tied with wire. They came to the surface as the result of a charge of dynamite exploded last night by unidentified persons. The bodies were nude except for belts and a. portion of the trousers. One man's head was gone. It is thought that those who used the ex- plosives left without knowing the bo- dies had come to the surface. MORE MILITIA. MONROE. La... Dec. 22.—Lieut. :Louis Hayden this morning received a message from Captain W. W. Cooper at Mer Rouge, to mobilize a detach- ment of forty men and rush them to Morehouse Pnrlsh to reinforce the members ot‘ Company G, Louisiana. i National Guard. now on duty here. PHOENIX ENGINE PUT IN STORAGE The old Phanix pumping engine. which. since its abandonment on Mar- shall street about a month ago by the representatives of the United States Shipping Board, has been exposed to _the elements there. was removed to the city barns, on lower Water street, yesterday afternoon. by representa- tives of the Highway department. Just who gave the order for the re- moval of the pumper could not be learned today. but it is known that a team of horses was attached to the 'pumper, and that four Highway de- partment employee went along as a guard of honor while the ancient en~ gine was pulled to what may prove to be its last resting place. . ’ The city at first refused to 'movs the pumper. and the flipping Board peo- iple refused as well." thevensine ro- mainod on Marshall street assnore or less of" bone of contention; until its rem. yesterday; 'rro city he: COMBANY mama After deliberations extending over Court of Common Pleas court at 7 ‘o’clook last verdict for the plaintiffs in the cases of Charles Errico sand Mrs. Charles Errico against the Columbia Taxi company. The first Saturday noon Mu! Euchre: .. to ,be delivered within ’ ‘ Bridgeport Postal'Dis- .. trict Should be mailed December 23. week. 7:15., Gift “w; ‘1 when not in use. and are very handy. Washington design. ate one of these. .~. sans. :« Wing Chairs or tapestry. able shelves. mahogany. tlce wor‘k fronts. I , clans. white enamel. cial at Furniture Smoking Stands in mahogany of oak finish, fit- ted with ash trays, lighters and humidors. $5.00 up Telephone Stands, oak or mahogany finish with combination seats that fit in under the table $15.00 up Magazine Cabinets with four shelves. These come in oak, mahogany finish or solid mahogany $5.00 up 'Solid Mahogany Sewing Tables In Martha Any woman would amel- .50 Library Tables, .1 pleasing variety including the Colonial and Sheraton models. Colonial Rockers, no home could be well fur- nished without one of these. in mahogany finish, ' $15.00 up $10.50 up Straight Chairs, Colonial style, nice for the re- ‘ception room or library. “Barbara" design, $9.00 Rockers, exceptional values with high backs and full spring seats covered with $33.50 Music Cabinets, mahogany finish with adjust- . $13.50 up Gate-leg Tables, an interesting line in solid $28.50 up , , Secretary Book Cases, these combine book , case with desk and come in several designs with lat- ln mahogany or mahogany in- lay. An elaborate affair, very desirable. $70.00 up Rattan Chair in walnut finish, full spring seat with cushion and back of cretonne. A most com- fortable chair, reasonably priced. $15.00 Willow Chairs in Bar Harbor it!" $5.00 . Rockers $6.00 I’ ‘ ‘ Adjustable Side Tables, these are especially convenient for invalids and may also be used to ad- vantage as reading tables or music racks for musi- £10.00 Easy Chairs‘snd Rockers, large and roomy, covered in brown Spanish leather and having full spring seats and spring backs. Morris Chairs, mahogany frames with Spanish leather cushions and spring seats. fortable chair could be found. Chilfien’s Colonial Rockers in mahogany g3 ' 70 $42.00 No more com- $35.00 High Chairs with shelves, very well built. Spe~ 3050 Furniture Department. ‘ . Fourth floor. One very smart WANG” , COUNCIL OFFICERS Mrs. Bil-die Jules Is Elected Prophet- ess and Leah Colin Is Pocahontas Mrs. Birdie Jones was elected prophetess of Wanoma. Council, No. 31, Degree-of Pocahontas. I. 0. R. M.. at the annual election or omcers of the council held last night at a. regular business meeting held in Red Men's hall. 85 Main street. other omcers elected follow: ' Pocahontas-loan Coho. Wenonah—Ethel Mama. Powhatan-Georgs c... Gednsy. Keeper of Records—Jessie Mallets. Collector of Wampum—Louisa Can- laser or Wampummlivag Sanders- pm. ‘ . ' ,w. f m me ”lbw the UM Umbrellas ' There are some charming nevi styles with hov- elty handles of finely finished wood beautifully grained, with the top of amber and a ring of ivory or with an ivory top an 1 leather strap. $7.50, $10.00 and $12.00 ,the tantalum-region. meets-opp: or- said themsehad Mr! appear. -. « style has crocodile leather covered handle, stubby and stout, with carrying strap of the same. The tip is also of crocodile leather. There is a very large assortment of these in black. navy, purple, red and brown. $7.50 to 312.50 D" ll? [3 ADA/1% R59... ' a dance was ehJoyed. Musiciwss rur- nlshed by Fisher's Biliken orchestra. Refreshments were served. ‘35 BARNS BURNED' PHIISADELE _ more fires today Dec. 22.—1'wo re attributed to py'rornaniacs. who have burned snore than thirty-dye barnsin Southeastern .' ' Pennsylvania. 'Delaware and- ,New Jersey. A cooperative feed mill at Dublin. near Dcyiiestcwn. 15’s.. was, destroyed. with feet from.g>~mah‘y of once 01 mm A, has-n‘at manor. on finest-Mosul Arthur .1. Puzzled? The store serv- ice is at your disposal unfii 9 o'clock every night this 7n. n... i. ., manDECEMBER 22, 1 "auto 6 II4’ 7 . I Read Diaries Start the year right by having a handy mem- orandum book within reach. 10 cts. Main floor and Basement Silk Stockings I ”he “ H u m mi [1 8 Bird” and they may be a last emergency gift because they can be purchased hastily and are packed attractively in a gift box. in brown and black, with lislc tops and soles. $1.55 :1 pr. open until Main door. I“ i .' One more days in which to shop and pack for a O a e g. Shopping at the last minute is sometimes a n:- cessity. it is our Wish to make persons who have been obliged to wait until now just as happy and as satisfied with their purchases as those who bought early. Stamps may be had at the Transfer Desk on main floor- The Gift Room on the second floor helps wit} suggestions for last minute shoppers. Close to the entrance is desk and chairs for those who decide to write notes, address cards or packages. ‘Tea Room on the second floor serves refreshing humorous and tea all throughihe afternoon. !‘ Bedroom Shoes 0f Suede Leather in tan, blue, gray and (in, . ,These are very comfortable looking, nicely lined, with every look of durability. A fussy little pom ponedgcs the top. $1.65 A Christmas Special. Fancy Slippers and Mulea of quilted satin. . ‘ ” Slippers, a-new style with leather heels. Colors are rose, zero, and blue. Muff. floor. Gift Linens Centerpieces in Madeira work, 24 inches round, dainty patterns in eyelet and embroidery work. , _ a. _ $3.50 to $5.00 ' 1 ‘Ma’deira Bread Tray Dailies in pleasing/A pat- terns. ' 59 cu. Luncheon Cloths and Napkins of plain linen hemstitchcd, a fine quality. Luncheon Cloths, 45 inches square, $4.50 Luncheon Cloths, 54 inches square, $6.50 Napkins, 14 inch size, - $6.00 and $6.75 ' Starts, lace trimmed in attractive patterns, ’ $1.00, $1.50 to $2.75 Treble Cloths of heavy quality linen satin damask in circular patterns. Two sizes: in 2 x 2 yards, $6.50: ! In 2 x 2% yards, $8.50 . Napkins, 22 inches square, h t't b :6.75 f linen damask, ems l c e , Tm CM” 0 ‘ $1.00 and $1.25 Third floor. «as. r‘ z , Men's Neckwear . , ' Scarfs of Silk and Heather colors, heavily fiinged. Striking effects in black and white stripes. $7.50 Berkley Ties known as “the tie of a thousand knots." In all colors. ' $2.50 and $3.00 Cut Silk Ties, . ‘ Men's Gloves ‘ The “Duplex” which is a heavy fabric looking like suede, perfectly made and good fitting. in gray, , beaver and brown. . “v $1.50s. pair. _ Mocha: and Buckskin Gloves of tine quality, ‘ ' , $4.50 a pair. cmch to fwd-ousted Pro. 7 BERLIN, Dec. Blur-IS was officially ' denied here today that Chancellor cm or any ethere'ovornment orn-_ . 1 " had; 7 ”appointment“ gramme... fpoxnmission to investi- . gate We economic condition. 75 etc. to $2.00 Main lose. out
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