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THE MORNING OREGOXIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1906.
BADLY BUFFETED
AROUND
THE HORN
Coast Lumber Schooner Has
Stormy Passage to
Boston.
SHOWER OF ICE ON DECKS
Encounter With Iceberg Near Falk
land Isles Almost Causes Ship's
Finish, but Brings Supply
of Good Water.
BOSTON, Mass., Dec. 17. (Special.)
Nervy little Captain Austin Keegan
brought Into port today the four-masted
schooner 'William Nottingham from
Port Townsend, "Wash., with the big
gest cargo of Oregon pine ever brought
here by vessel, and after a very hard
voyage, marked by uncommon hardship
and danger.
Captain Keegan sailed July 1, after
all old sallormen told him he would
"never get around Cape Horn with a
ship deckload of lumber. He went
down the Pacific side of South America
before a steady wind until September
4, when he struck a heavy gale. The
vessel pounded so that the stanchions,
strained wlttr the lateral force of the
lumber, wrenched her seams so severe
ly that the Nottingham began to leak.
At times there were five feet of water
in the hold.
Rough Weather Around Horn.
When the schooner neared the Horn,
rough weather was experienced. The
Nottingham's wood-pile pitched and
heaved until the skipper though the
lumber would drag the heart out of
the craft. She tossed and strained her
way around Cape Horn, where they
had a few days rain, which gave a
supply of water. Around the Horn the
weather moderated and there were sev
eral mild days off the Falkland Is
lands, which were followed by a heavy
fog.
At 12:30 at night on September 24
they suddenly struck Ice-fields, about
60 miles northwest of Port Stanley.
Captain Keegan was on deck and the
fog was so thick he could not see be
yond the bowsprit. As he relates the
Incident:
Bumps Into Iceberg.
"Suddenly we struck something, and
out of the thick fog there loomed a
huge Iceberg. The thing was about
60 feet above our topmast and ex
tended over the deck. I put the
schooner oft to escape another one, and
as she was wearing, the iceberg began
to shed big blocks of Ice. We had a
shower of lumps of frozen enow and
Ice, which plied up on our decks. The
berg carried away my JIbboom and
sqifaresall-yarM, knocked the fiddle
head one side and seemed to be stlck
ing right into us.
"I was trying to figure out how to
get away from the berg, when a heavy
s.ea struck it end it lurched away. After
we found out that we were not badly
damaged, the men gathered up the
blocks of ice from the deck and we
melted It In the tank. It made very
good drinking water."
Peaceful Seasat Last.
A brief spell of good weather was
followed by more gales up the Atlantic
side, the schooner being badly buffeted
. all the way up to Scotland Lightship.
The first peaceful period was yester
day morning, when the vesesl was
towed from New York through Long
Island Sound.
Captain Keegan expects -to load oil
for Australia from here.
RELIEF WITHIN ONE DAY
(Continued From First Page.)
panies, which was begun several weeks
ago, is now being prosecuted with in
creased vigor and it is expected that a
report will be handed down by the end
of the present week. Rumors are cur
rent that indictments will be found.
Counsel for the Santa Fe and United
States District Attorney Lawler had a
spirited argument in court today over
a subpena issued for H. E. Cole, chief
clerk in the claim department of the
road, which counsel for the company
sought to have quashed. The subpena
called for the production of Important
papers and records which the railroad
evidently desired should not be brought
into court. Judge Wellborn, however,
decided in favor of the Government.
Attorneys for the Santa Fe at once an
nounced that they would appeal the
point to the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals.
by President James J. Hill of the
Great Northern, ordered only sufficient
supplies to last from day to day.
Whatever shortage may exist In car
equipment, they say, is aggravated -by
lack of motive power. Inadequate ter
minal facilities and insufficient track
age property to move the great volume
of business pouring in on the railways,
supplemented by the delays on the part
of the shippers In loading and unload
ing their cars. Replies were ma.de pub
lic today from Mr. Hill and President
A. J. Barling of the Chicago, Milwau
kee & St. Paul, and President Howard
Elliott Qf. the Northern Paclflo Com
pany.
Following is the message from Mr.
Hill: -
Rnplying- to your message repeated from
, Bt. Paul to New torn, am on my way to
Bt. Paul to meet Commissioners tomorrow.
The coal scarcity in North Dakota la not
due to. want of cars. Thousands of empty
cars nav been moving- trovA the head of
Lake Superior to the grain fields durlnr
the Fall, and coal ordered by local dealers
has been only sufficient to supply from day
to day. During- the last two weeks there
have been ery heavy snow storms, with
' the thermometer below eero. Snowdrifts
around stations from 6 to In feet deep have
- temporarily blocked railroads. Special trains
of coal, having right of way over all other
traffic, are being sent and the road is
being opened as fast as conditions will al
low. The fuel difficulty is temporary and is
being rapidly remedied.
The general condition, applying to all
traffic, is due to the rapid Increase In ton
nage to be moved. Owing to difficulties
'in disposing of freight at terminals the
average car movement varies from IS to 80
miles a day. Our increase in locomotives
and cars since last Spring Is from 15 to 17
per cent In number and more than that in
capacity, which, with" reasonable opportu
nity to move, would amply take care of the
traffic. Inability to secure labor at any
price has badly delayed the congestion of
additional main tracks and terminals. We
have orders for new locomotives to be de-
. llvered between now and June 1 for 25 per
cent in capacity and 6000 freight cars to be
delivered between January and September;
capacltyiof the latter 1:80,000 pounds. How
ever, permanent relief can only come
Ahrough Increase of double ..track and term
inal facilities.
We are now arranging for $60,000,000 cov
ering the next two years to provide addi
tional tracks, terminals, equipment and new
lines, when traffic is heaviest.
Following is Mr. Earllng's message:
There has been no deficiency in car sup
ply on the lines of the Chicago. Milwaukee
8t. Paul, greater than usually occurs dur
ing the heavy Fall movement of crops east
hound and merchandise and fuel westbound.
The motive .power of the company has been
rufficlent to move all Its traffic promptly.
There has been no failure or unusual delay
In transporting fuel or other necessities of
- life. Movement of fuel has had preference
over other westbound traffic for the last
40 days, and such preference will be con
tinued as long as necessity may exist.
AFRAID TO SHOW RECORDS
Santa Fe Fights Ruling of Court In
Rebate Case.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17. The Inves
tigation by the Federal grand jury Into
the alleged rebates by the Santa Fe
and one or two other railroad com-
NORTH DAKOTA HAS NO COAJL
Blizzard Can Do Its Deadly Work
Unimpeded.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 17. A special to
the Despatch from Grand Forks, N. D
says that the fuel situation today .pres
ents the most critical condition that has
existed in the history of the state. Care
ful Inquiry in every portion of the north
ern half of the state shows that there Is
not a town In which coal-could be had to
supply immediate needs and in dozens of
places there is not a pound to be bougnt,
the dealers having been out of fuel for
days and In some Instances for a week or
more.
Make Block System Compulsory.
WAaTTTlCTCTVYNf Titn 17. RpnrpKAn ta
tive Hardwlck of Georgia introduced a
bill requiring an railways to insiaji im
block system and providing that every
telegrapher snail oe licensed.
Will Build New Chicago Depot.
CHICAGO, Deo. 17. The Chicago &
Northwestern Railroad will build a new
J20.000.000 depot In Chicago. The Council
tonight passed the ordinance permuting
construction.
WILL REPUDIATE LH CROIX
VATICAN ANGRY WITH BISHOP
WHO SUBMITTED.
First Prelate In Franc to Disobey.
Great Demonstration When Car
dinal Richard I reaves Palace.
ROME, Dec. 17. The Pope was ex
ceedingly distressed this evening to
hear the particulars of the abandon
ment of the archbishop's house in Paris
by Cardinal Richard. He qualified it
as the most pitiful incident of his
pontificate, and said that the noble,
dignified and pious attitude maintained
by Cardinal Richard today assuredly
would have a salutary Influence and
bring advantage to the cause of the
church.
Vatican authorities deny emphatical
ly that they propose to conduct re
prisals against the French protector
ates in the holy land or elsewhere.
and the Vatican's intention to deal
with inexorable severity with every
clergyman whp does not follow the
papal instructions has been reiterated.
Commenting on the report that Mon
s!gnorLa Croix, bishop of Tarentalz,
had made or had permitted to be
made the declaration in accordance
with the circular issued by M. Brland,
the French Minister of Public Instruc
tion, and had formed an association
for worship in accordance with the law
of separation, a high Vatican authority
said today:
"If this news Is true, then Mgr. La
Croix is the flrBt prelate to transgress.
He will be repudiated by the Holy See
as well as by his colleagues in the
French Episcopate, who, with their
clergymen, have given such an example
of Catholic discipline as to arouse the
admiration of even the enemies of the
church and which Is deserving of -the
warmest and highest praise."
Officials of the Vatican continue to
deny that the Spanish ambassador to
France, Fernando de Leon y Castillo,
was approached and requested to as
sume the protection .of the interests of
the Vatican at Paris without the gov,
ernment at Madrid being informed. In
another quarter an assertion was made
tonight that the Vatican was embar
rassed in finding a Catholic power to
act for it in this matter.
FAITHFUIj APPIjAUD CARDINAL
Richard Leaves Palace Amid Great
Demonstration of Regard.
PARIS, Dee. 17. Cardinal Richard,
Archbiahop of Paris, today voluntarily
vacated the Episcopal palace and tem
porarily accepted the hospitality of
Denys Cochin, the conservative Depu
ty, at the latter's residence in the
Rue de Babylon. The departure of the
primate was the occasion for an im
posing manifestation on the part of
the majority of the bishops and priests
of Paris, many members of the nobility
and about 4300 men, women and cb.il
dren. The gathering completely blocked
the street in front of the episcopal
palace, and those present sang the
Credo and other canticles as the card!
nal was assisted into his carriage by
the coadjutor archbishop. Mgr. Amiette,
and his two vicars general.
The crowd knelt and chanted as the
cardinal seated himself In the vehicle.
The venerable prelate, who was much
affected, then rose and blessed the mul
titude. A number of young Catholics
thereupon approached tne carriage, de
tached the horses and with difficulty
dragged it through the dense masses
of humanity lining the streets. On all
sides were heard cries of "Long live
.Plus x." and "Long live the cardinal.'
About three-quarters of an hour were
consumed In pulling the carriage from
tne paiace to tne residence of M. Cochin,
a distance of aboil t one mile. Detach
ments of mounted Republican Guards
preceded and followed the procession
in order to prevent any possible disor
der, but there was not the slightest
attempt on the part of the crowds to
make any counter-manifestation. .
The Clerical crowds quietly followed
Monsignor Amiette to the Church of St
Francis Xavier, where the coadjutor
celebrated a benediction service, at the
end of which he thanked those present
for the sentiments they had manifested
and exhorted them to persevere In their
attitude In defense of the rights of the
church.
As the coadjutor archbishop left the
church, the crowd of Clericals attempt
ed to reform the procession, but the
Republican Guards Interfered and ended
further demonstration.
Clericals Welcome Olive Branch
PARIS, Dec. 17. Interviews with ee-
cleslastlcs, as well as the tone of the
clerical press. Indicate a fairly favor
able reception of the government's bill
amending the church and state sepa
ration law of 1905, Introduced in the
Chamber of Deputies Deoember 15, and
also prevalence, of belief that it will
prove acceptable to the church, as It
places the clergy under a real regime
oi tne common law.
Store Open
This Evening
AND
EVERY EVENING
Till Xmas
FIFTH, SIXTH & WASHINGTON STS.
Mail Orders
Filled
FOR ANYTHING
IN THIS AD.
You Are Sure of
Satisfaction
This
Store
n
WHILE YOU ARE PLANNING WHERE YOU'LL SHOP AND WHAT YOU'LL BUY, 'TIS WELL TO REMEMBER THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS STORE OVER ALL
OTHERS. NOT ONLY THE OBVIOUS SUPERIORITY OF THE MERCHANDISE CARRIED, AND THE MODEST PRICE THAT'S SURE TO BE ASKED FOR ANY ARTICLE
YOU MAY SEEK IN THIS BEST OF STORES, BUT THE SPLENDID FACILITIES WE HAVE FOR SERVING OUR CLIENTS WITH THE LEAST DELAY AND THE MOST
COMFORT. PERFECT DAYLIGHT IN THIS STORE ALL THE TIME THAT THERE IS DAYLIGHT, WIDE, ROOMY AISLES, AND THE BEST OF VENTILATION. COMMO
DIOUS PASSENGER ELEVATORS (THE LARGEST AND SAFEST IN THE WHOLE WEST), AND EVERLASTING ALERTNESS, LOOKING TOWARD EVERYTHING THAT
WILL MAKE YOU FEEL MORE AT HOME, AND MAKE SHOPPING HERE EASY AND PLEASANT. CROWDS MUST BE ENCOUNTERED AT THIS SEASON OF THE
YEAR, AND YOU'LL TOUCH ELBOWS HERE WITH THE CHRISTMAS THRONGS THAT ARE SEEKING GIFTS, BUT YOU'LL FIND IT THE BES T-N ATURED CROWD
THAT YOU'VE EVER COME IN CONTACT WITH FIND THAT THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS IS ABROAD IN THE LAND. AND YOU'LL FIND THAT THIS IS, ABOVE
ALL OTHERS, A CHRISTMAS STORE-A STORE PERSONIFYING, AS WELL AS IT'S POSSIBLE FOR A MERCANTILE ESTABLISHMENT TO DO, TEE SPIRIT OF THE
SEASON. YOU'LL DECLARE WITH US THAT IT'S THE STORE THAT SANTA CLAUS LIKES BEST.
Everyone Buying Xmas Toys Now
Fourth Floor Wonderland.
DON'T DELAY YOUR buying another
day, for the best ones are going rapidly
now, and the choice can't be so good in a
day or two as now. Make up your mind'
to come this minute. - .
50c
BOYS' DELIGHT TOOL CHESTS,
from $12.50 down to. ... .
MECHANICAL TOYS, such as The Balky
Mule, goes both ways, backward or for
ward; The Walking Chinaman, The Me
chanical Seal, The Walking Clown, Sunny
Jim, Shoot "the Chutes, the very latest
toy out and almost perpetual motion;
The Dog Fiddler, and The Mu- Cf)n
sica Merry-Go-Round ; choice. . . "C
And tonight after six, we make one big
special on one of the best mechanical
toys out this year, one that you'll
scream-with langhter over; sells regu
lar at 50c each; they call it "The
Drunken Dude." Special, on
after six only JZC
BOYS' TOOLCHESTS, made tf hardwood,
complete with hinges, partitions and tray,
contains 26 different tools; a regular
$2.50 value. Special all day.... $1.89
Then we have those two very pleasing toys,
The Climbing Miller and The Automo
bile, that always sell for more, at. .25
Toilet Articles and Fancy Goods
Main Floor, Fifth Street
WOMEN'S FANCY BACK COMBS, come
in shell and amber, fancy gold mounted,
exquisitely pretty, divided into throe
lots, and they are every one superb value
at the following prices : Lot No. One for
65, No. Two for $1.00, f 0
and No; Three pl40
CLOTHES BRUSHES, large size, with
- best imported French bristles; QO
regular value $1.50 each. Special. .OC
HAIR BRUSHES, large size, Kent's best
English hair; all pure white bristles;
regularly $3.50 each; special. .. .$2.50
STEREOSCOPIC OUTFITS, containing s
stereoscope and 2o views; regu- CtZ
lar value $1. for. . OOC
GLOVE BOXES, fancy hand-painted, cellu
loid glove and kerchief boxes; Ol,
regular 35c, for .,."C
NECKTIE BOXES AND GLOVE BOXES,
in hardwood, brass trimmed ; j? Q C
regular $2.00 value. Special. plJJ
EMBROIDERY SCISSORS, with OT
fancy handles; worth 50c, each.
BOX STATIONERY, Hurd's best paper;
regular value $2.10 and C1 OtZ
$2.25 the box.. Special pi.JiJ
V m.
iff r
PYROGRAPHY OUTFITS, complete set;
regular value $1.85 the set, for... $1.25
COMBINATION BOX, toilet soap and per
fume, 3 cakes soap and 2 bottles OQ
perfumery; worth 60p. Special at. J7C
comfy Slippers
Slippers for everyone -r-and
everyone coming here to buy, too,
from the way we're selling them.
'Tis a wise thing for slipper buy
ers to do, too, for we have the
slipper stock of. the West. Have
'em in all colors and grades, and
the best qualities for the money
that are to be had. We'll be busy
today, and here are a couple of
after six specials to make us busy
AFTER SIX O'CLOCK.
WOMEN'S SLIPPERS, low felt
slippers for those who do not
care, for the fur-trimmed Juliet.
Made of the best felt, and bound
with pretty braid ; a regular $1.25
value. Special after 6 89
MEN'S SLIPPERS, some of our
very best numbers, Romeo style,
in black, Everett, Opera, Colum
bia and Cavalier style in brown
and tans. High-grade slippers
worth to $2.50 pair, 01 OC?
tonight after six. .. P
Women9 s Flannelette Kimonos
TONIGHT, AFTER 6 O'CLOCK,-
the most comfy and prettiest
house garments you- ever saw in
your life for this price. Made of
prettily figured flannelette or
plain colored eiderdown. Come
in red, gray, light blue and pink.
All sizes and the regular price is
$1, $1.25 and $1.50 each, "7Qn
tonight after six, only... 7C
FANCY WAISTS
1-3 LESS.
Had you thought of how well
some of your friends would be
pleased with a pretty waist t Or
could not you use one yourself
while you can-buy it for a third
less than it's worth?
All Fancy Silk, Lace and Lingerie
Waists, worth from $15 tip, sell
now at ONE -THIRD LESS
TAILORED SUITS FOR HALF.
This Is For All Day, in fact while
the lot of 250 suits that we put
on sale lasts. Most swagger suits
possible to produce, made of the
best materials, and by the best
workmen in the land. Regularly
they're worth from $18.50 to $45.
Your choice of any in the 1
lot 2
FURS
1 - 4 OFF REGULAR.
A reduction that takes in every
fur in our splendid stock. A
grand .Christmas opportunity that
will help you select just what
some of your friends will like
best and give you a chance -to
ge a much better than usual piece
for a moderate price. Any fur in
the house, the regular Ia
price, reduced
Four W W
Good nosiery
WOMEN'S HOSE, in brilliant
lace lisle, plain or fancy striped
effects, a fine line of imported
goods that sell regularly at $1.75
and $2.00 the pair, iff 1 JQ
Tuesday all day, pr. . . P -a J
WOMEN'S HOSE, black lisle with
lace boots, and black embroidered
hose, imported goods, worth
$1.25 and $1.50 the pair,
WOMEN'S SILK HOSE, in plain
colors, black, white and ..colors,
full fashioned, worth (f J QCi
$3 the pair, special .. .P 10 J
TUESDAY AFTER SIX P. M.
WOMEN'S SILK LACE HOSE,
with garter top, double sole and
French toe, regular (A 1 QO
$3.50 quality, after 6. .PlfO
Remember that a prety pair of
hose are useful and show the good
taste of the giver. What woman
ever had too many pairs of hose?
Specials
Decorated China
TONIGHT AFTER 6 O'CLOCK.
DECORATED WATER PITCHERS, a
splendid value that usually sells for
75c the set; special after six Of
o'clock...... Decorated German China Cups and
Saucers, regularly sold at 35c ; . O C
special after six o'clock
Decorated German China Moustache
Cups and Saucers, regular 35c Ol,
values; after six o'clock C
Decorated German China Salad Ol
Bowls, 35e ones
Decorated German China Cake Ol
Plates, 35o ones lC
Decorated Sugar and Creamer O.,
Sets, worth 35c, for...
Decorated German China Cream-
ers, 10c ones, after 6 J
Christmas Gifts for Men
MEN'S FANCY VESTS
Men's Fancy Vests 'are very ap
propriate gifts for your men
friends. Select one from this
large stock of ours, and you're
sure to be pleased yourself and to
please the one who receives it.
Regular prices are $1.50 to $6.50,
and now every one in
stock is reduced
,V4
MEN'S MUFFLERS
Men's Mufflers, Reefers and Dress
Protectors, all make good Xmas
presents,. We have a large assort
ment, including lots of the white,
black and pearl
7oc to
$5.00
SUIT CASES, ETC.
Suitcases for men and women,
also Handbags and small Traveling
Bags a . good Christmas assort
ment. SMOKING JACKETS
Smoking Jackets are going fast
now, so we advise you to come in
early and select one, even if you
don't want to take it till the very
last day. We have them now in
all sizes and patterns.
HANDKERCHIEFS
Men's Irish Linen Handkerchiefs;
plain initials; 20c j 00
In the Art Dept.
Second Floor, Sixth Street Annex.
DOILIES, Center Pieces, Scarfs and
Cushion Slips of velour, with designs
appliqued in leather, handsome artis
tic novelties to please those who want
the newest in den or house "fixings;"
come in all grades. Priced nt $2,
$3.75, $6.50, $8.50, $15 up to $22.50
LEATHER SKINS, made into Doilies,
Center Pieces and Cushion Slips, with
painted and appliqued designs, a very
new and a r t i s t i c fad. fT )
Priced at $1, $2.50, $4, PO.UU
CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS are
for sale in the Art Department. Just
tell the elevator man to take you up
to the second floor and you'll find
anything you want there for trim
ming your Christmas tree.
Priced from, each, 1 to... LC
POISON WIPES OUT - FAMILY
FORTUNE TELLER IS PUT IN
' JAIL AT CHICAGO.
Alleged to Have Induced Mrs. Vzral
to Poison Her Children In Order
to Get the Insurance.
CHICAGO, Dec. 17. Pofson -was re
sponsible for the death of at least two
ot the Viral family, six of whom died
within a few minutes of each other in
the last year Herman Bllllk, a fortune
teller, is now in Jail on a charge of
having administered poison to the family
so that the mother of the dead children
could collect the insurance money.
Mrs. Viral wag found dead In her home
tow weeks ago. a few hours after the
Investigation Into the cause of the death
of the other members of the family was
begun. At first It was believed she com
mitted suicide, but the police believe it
was the same agency that caused the
death of the children- that was responsi
ble for her death.
Positive evidence of the presence of
poison In the Internal organs of Blla
and Mary, two of the daughters of Mrs.
Vzral, whose bodies were exhumed last
week, was discovered today by Professor
Walter M. Haines, of the Rush Medical
College, and Dr. Lewke. of the Coroner's
staff. Arsenic was found In the liver and
stomach of beth victims In sufficient
quantities to cause death. The bodies
of the other members of the family will
be exhumed and an examination made
for traces of poison. '
DIES WITH LIE ON HER LIPS
Woman Fatally Wounded by Joseph
Haefner Was His Wife.
N
SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 17. The woman
whom Joseph Haefner shot at First ave
nue and Fulton streets Saturday night Is
dead. The admission has been made by
Mrs. Jennie 'Morgan, of Oakland, the
mother ot the dead woman, that she was
the wife of- Haefner, although she main
tained to the end that she was the wife
of Roy Garrison, who also received bullet
wounds at the hands of Haefner.
Garrison lies In a hospital at the point
of death. The body of Haefner, who
killed himself after the shooting, lies at
the morgue and his parents In Ohio have
been telegraphed to in an effort to ascer
tain what disposition they wish made of
the remains. 1
CLOSE TO BURIED MINER
RESCUE PARTY IS NOW WORK
ING IN SOFT EARTH.
Extraordinary Precautions Are Be
ing Taken While Removing the
Last Seven Feet of Debris.
BAKERSFIELD, Cal., Dec. 17. A
telephone message Just received from
Superintendent Dearth, at the power
house of the Power, Transit & Light
Company, Just across the river from the
Edison plant, says the rescue party
Is within seven feet of Hicks, the en
tombed miner. Remarkable progress
has been made during the last few
hours.
The last of the granite has been tun
neled by the rescue party, and now .the
work Is being; done In loose earth.
The work Is becoming: dangerous, on
account of the loose formation. Every
foot In advance will be heavily tim
bered and braced with iron supports,
to guard against a cave-In. Eighty
seven of the 98 (official) feet of the
drift has been completed, and It la ex
pected that the remaining- nine feet
will be completed In the morning.
Hicks is in good spirits, and is keen
ly anticipating the time when his
friends will break through and re
lease him from his uncomfortable po
sition. Hicks passed a fairly comfortable
night. The noise of the miners tearing
down the granite wall Increases as the
place of his confinement Is reached.
Only four feet was torn away last
night despite unceasing work.
Hicks was fed at an early hour and
again three hours later. Dr. Stanch
field is still at the mouth of the pipe,
and as the tlnfe for release draws near
a feeling of nervousness and extreme
weariness Is overcoming the workmen.
BURNHAM GETS TWO YEARS
Convicted Insurance Thief Takes
Sentence and Appeals.
NEW YORK, Dec. 17. George Burn
ham, Jr., general counsel for the Mutual
Reserve Iife Insurance Company, recent
ly convicted of grand larceny, today was
sentenced to serve two years In the state
prison.
Justice Greenbaum, after passing sen
tence,' granted a motion for stay of execu
tion until next Thursday, when counsel
for the prisoner will present papers in an
appeal.
The indictment of Burnham together
with his brother, Frederick A. Burnham.
president of the Mutual Reserve, and
George V. Kldredge resulted from disclos
ures made at the legislative Investigation
of a year ago. The specific charge upon
which Burnham was tried and convicted
was the larceny of 17500 of the company's
funds by paying that amount to counsel
representing James D. Wells In settle
ment of a loan of J5557 alleged to have
been made by Wells to President Fred
rick A. Burnham. President Burnham and
George D. Eldredge are now awaiting
trial.
SIG SICHEL&C0.,92 THIRD
And Our New Shop, Third and
Washington Streets.
"Humidors" keep cigars In perfect
condition.
Patrick Asks for Pardon.
ALBANY, N. Y., Dec. 17. Governor Hig
glns said tonight that he had received
from Albert T. Patrick an application for
executive clemency. Patrick In the open
ing sentence of his letter uped the phraee:
"Inasking you for a pardon "