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lous Hall effect when raided ewper entirely between The The chasers, cecupied on that taken road by of The inn at two the the 10:30 the the the local Windsor Castle Inn Burned to the Ground in Sudden Night Fire Is Prey to Flames That ComNotorious Roadhouse Rendezvous for Drinkers and pletely Destroy Dancers of Broome County WILD HISTORY ATTACHED TO which since the Volstead law went into Castle Inn, Latter Windsor World War, has been burned to the houses, and 11 o'clock. So time of the fire but men for business house is said to road federal men last fall. closed early this was was not until winter and although it is weeks ago, about two 110 patrons present said the fire started. Scudder, who was Sheriff Harrys informed fire this afternoon, unable give any details and was to, how the fire started located is a a mysteries from the city inn was limits the oh, Windsor was a two-story building and surrounded with an enclosed part of the building porch. main with an excellent dance up was porch was arranged while small tables for the acconunowith dation kitchen patrons.

was in the rear and of The with several rooms in communicated story. One of these rooms the second elaborately fitted up as living was rooms for the proprietors. The rooms and dance hall were drinking decked with imitation wild rayly flowers resembling a grape vines and arbor. The first owner of. the inn was well known in boxing Joe after building the esMorrison, who, tablishment, sold it to "Chet" Armory Rowe, formerly connected with The the place beState street.

hotel came a rendezvous for many alleged drinking music, which made it well parties and an orchestra furnished known throughout the county evening. a pleasant place to next spend purchased by Al Ritchie, also known as place was The Gun" Ritchie and during his "Buffalo" said various fights occupancy EVANGELIST TELLS STORY OF BABYLON Moving Finger Writing on Temple Wall Is Subject of Address "Thou art weighed in the balances and found wanting," the judgment of God upon Belshazzar the faithless king written upon the Babylonian wall of the king's palace by a great hand that gathered itself out of space and penned its message before the, awe-struck royal court the night before Babylon fell, was the text chosen for last. night's revival sermon by Evangelist David Wilson at the City Mission, 128 Washington street, last night. The attendance Readily increases and each night sees converts at the altar. Evangelist said, in part: "The wrath Wilson, God came down upon Belshazzar and his diners because they were taking the sacred things that belonged to temple at Jerusalem and were desecrating them for an impious and immoral purpose.

"You can talk all you care to with me upon this subject, friends, but I am telling you that God Almighty is displeased when we make a theatrical and spectacular use of the things that belong to Him. If the holy things of God are diverted to serve wrongful purpose within God's church, or out, we would find that He is as much opposed to the act as He was opposed to the king, Belshazzar upon the night related in Holy Writ. "As these violators were in the midst of their drunken debauch Belshazzar chanced to glance with drunken, glazed eyes upon the blank walls opposite the throne and he, and all the court, saw a great hand appear, apparently from out of space, and begin to write. The king's knees smote each other with fear and I am sure that tonight if the Master of eternities would write a similar message upon the walls within this mission some of you would be equally impressed by the truth of the message you would receive. "Get ready to live, friends, that you may be ready to die.

"God will deal with beauty and splendor and everything that millions can give just the same as He would deal with the harlot and drunkard in the street- there is no respect of persons with God. "After all, we are living for eternity, Our souls were not made but for eternity. You were simply dropped into time from, out eternity, and God gives you only a few years in which to make ready to go back into eternity again." Mr. Wilson preaches again tonight at 7:30 o'clock, at the same place. will continue nightly to a Services close Sunday night.

FARMER CHANGES PLEA AND IS WILLING TO SERVE TERM IN JAIL Charles McLean, a farmer of Harpursville, who was arrested Nov. 24 by Traffic Officer Earl Frost, charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated, appeared in Police Court Judge morning and informed City Rexford W. Titus that he was willing to change his plea of not the to the charge and to spend guilty usual 10 days in the Broome county jail for the offense. It was that the sentence be withheld untarily 1, when McLean will volgo to jail for Officer the 10 days. the Frost arrested McLean in automobile afternoon careening when he along saw State the late on the wrong side of the thoroughfare, Dr.

Ray Beardsley McLean at the time and toxicating he liquors. has been. He was drinking repre- inby E. Race. you a a a a a a a a a THE BINGHAMTON PRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8, 1925.

5 Girl Burglar Works Clever House Scheme Is Elusive as Well as Pretty, Police Learn, in Trying to Trace Young Woman Who Rifled Residence House Binghamton has a Lady Raffles, who apparently has a method of operating all her own. The woman who is described as about 20 years old and attractively dressed, a house on DeRussey Tuesday morning and requested permission to use the' lavatory, She was given permission and was shown the seeond floor and no further attention paid to her. A short time later the owner of the house went upstairs and found the rooms thoroughly ransacked and about $11, missing from IL pocketbook which was in a bedroom. It la believed that the woman will attempt to work scheme in other parts of the city. The matter has been reported to the police, it is said, but apparently they do not desire to make the mystery public, perhaps in hopes that others may be made victims and catch the attractive Raffles before she gets away.

Nation's Future Rests on Boys Says Pastor Rev. Ira Landrith Delivers Address on Character Building at Regular Meeting of Exchange Club Held at Elks' Clubhouse Guiding the minds of the boys, of America into the right channels, with a view of developing character, may be the means of saving the nation from calamity, according to the Rev. Ira Landrith of Boston, secretary of the InternaUnion of Christian Endeavor societies, who was the principal speaker at the weekly meeting of the Exchange club today, The meeting was held on the roof garden at the Elks' clubhouse, with President Rollin W. Meeker in charge. else we do we should concern ourselves with the trend of modern youth," declared Mr.

Landrith. You members of the Exchange club, together with 1 the members of the other men's luncheon clubs of the community can accomplish much in the interest of your young people. This is not preaching. but is simply patriotism and good citizenship. "It is not commerce, trade, manufacturing and things of that kind that are supreme in America at this time.

It is character that is most needed- character among the youth of the land Re good examples to the boys of your neighborhood, take an interest in them. Youth is the most impressionable age, for the things done in between the ages of 12 and 20 years are things remerbered throughout life. Then is the time that character is formed. Be a man to whom the boys will look with confidence for guidance and help in their various problems. Boys follow men, not women.

I have n10 use for a boy who wishes he had been a girl, nor for the girl who would be a boy, "To know that you have accomplished something for the betterment of the welfare of the your community should be gratifyto all men who have the best ing interests of the city at heart. The boys of today need men's care, confidence and love to a far greater extent than at any other period of our history." The speaker, going back to life on the farm, told some of the reasons why country boys succeed in the city. His homely tales of rural life kept the Exchangites and guests convulsed during a considerable por- BANK JANITOR GETS NERVOUS WHEN TWO STRANGERS ARE SEEN Detectives are inclined to disbelieve that two men who appeared at the door of the Morris Plan Bank last night at 9:15 were desperados. Thomas McDonald, a janitor who works around the bank three nights a week, notified the police that the suspicious men were standing in front of the institution and he believed they were planning a robbery. He said the men answered the description of the highwaymen who figured in the epidemic of holdups in this city in the last few months.

He told police that the men walked up Washington street to Lewis street shortly after he search telephoned police made headquarters. A was for the men, but they could not be located. After a grilling by detectives today it was found that McDonald had become alarmed easily over the presence of the men. They were standing in front of the bank when he entered and did not say anything to him. TWO GIRLS ACCOSTED BY STRANGE MAN Two young women were accosted by a strange man on Fayette street at 11:15 o'clock last night and he passed several insulting remarks.

The young women continued on their to their homes and informed way Patrolman Timothy McKinney of what had taken place. He searched for the stranger but did not find him. He was described as wearing a black overcoat and light soft hat. APPRAISAL OF COUNTY PROPERTY COMPLETED Appraisal property, owned by Broome county, will be completed Saturday by a committee of the Binghamton Real Estate Board. The committee has been working on this appraisal for several days and have been assisted by Harry R.

Tiffany, architect and A. W. Bowle, builder, in an advisory capacity. It is expected that the value of county real estate and bulldings will be found to be about $1,000,000. BROOKHART'S SEAT CONTESTED BY STECK Washington, Jan.

8-(Associated Press) -A contest of the election of Senator Smith W. Brookhart, Republican, Iowa, was filed in the Senate today on behalf of Dan F. Sleck, his Democratic opponent. The petition was filed by Senator Robinson of Arkansas, the Democratic leader. It will go to the Senate privileges and elections comI mittee.

at of skull, Girl Suffers Severe Injuries in Double Accident on Highway Mary Supka, Nine Years Old, of Mygatt Street, Has Fractured Skull and Is in Critical Condition at Hospital PEDESTRIAN DROPS LITTLE GIRL AGAIN Chief Wants to Find Miss Ella Shepard Do you know a Miss Ella Shepard or Shephard or maybe Mrs. Ella (Shepard) Hubbard, who resides in this city? If you do Chief of Police Hunt is anxious to learn her whereabouts. He received a letter from Mrs. Nettie E. Hubbard of 903 Third street, Jackson, this morning asking that the local department aid in the search for the woman, who is wanted to assist in the settlement of an estate.

The woman was separated from her husband about 38 years ago and it is not known whether or not she is living. It is believed that friends of the woman can be of assistance in the matter. REAGAN IS SENT TO JAIL DESPITE PLEA FOR CHANCE Failed to Provide for His Family Although Frequently Warned TO SERVE SIX MONTHS Caused Excitement at Home Recently by Threatening Wife with Weapon William "Bill" Reagan of 30 Kenwood avenue, who has become a familiar figure in Police court, faced, City Judge Rexford W. Titus today on a charge of public intoxication on complaint of his wife. The charge was changed to non-support and he admitted he had not properly taken care of his family.

He was sentenced to six months in the Broome county jail for failure to furnish a $300 bond to guarantee his payment of money for his family's supportin was recently arrested on complaint of his wife on a public intoxication charge and was sentenced to six months in the Broome county jail. The commitment was withheld, however, on his promise to remain away from drink and to take care of his family, His wife asserts he failed to do what was stipulated and his arrest followed. A few months ago he caused considerable excitement at his home on Water street, when he was intoxicated and threatened his wife with a weapon. He disappeared along the river bank with the ainouncement that he would never be seen again. He turned up in a few days in a badly intoxicated condition and his wife caused his arrest.

RAIL COMPANY ELECTS OFFICERS Board of Directors of Trolley Concern Chooses New Executives The board of directors of the Binghamton Railway met this forenoon at the offices of Keenan, Brink Harrison, their attorneys, in the Peoples Trust building, and elected officers as follows: President, Frank Fuller, reelected: vice president, William H. to succeed R. W. Day of Scranton; secretary, Fred Ogden, succeed Mr. Hecox: treasurer, Elmer M.

White, reelected: assistlant secretary, J. J. Jackson, reelected. Thus the pre-election reports that no changes would be made in the personnel of the management beyond naming a Binghamton man to the vacancy caused by the resignation of R. W.

Day, Scranton trolley magnate, who represented the interests of the Scranton, Montrose Binghamton, former owners of the company, are fulfilled. Mortimer B. Fuller, of Scranton, the new owner, did not attend the meeting, but his wishes were fully carried out by those present. Mr. Hecox, the new vice president, has been the company's secretary for many years.

Mr. Ogden, the new secretary, is a member of the board of directors. no formal announcement is Walle, that effect it is taken for granted by all that William G. Phelps of this city will remain chairman of the board of directors. The members of the new board, elected last Monday afternoon, are: H.

M. Griffiths, Scranton, Mortimer B. Fuller, Scranton; J. F. O'Boyle, Scranton; Jackson, Binghamton; Perry Wurst, Buffalo; Frank L.

Fuller, William G. Phelps, Walter H. Morse, William H. Hecox, Fred W. Ogden and Thomas J.

Keenan. Thomes J. Keenan remains attorney for the company. SIDNEY Sidney, Jan. 8-The body of the Rev.

William A. Barnfather of Binghamton was brought to Sidney for burial Monday, Mr. Barnfather was formerly pastor of the First Baptist church in Sidney, but later entered the Methodist conference, and was assigned to Smyrna, where he was taken ill. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Ellen of Binghamton, Wilhelmina, Ruth and Emily, also 8 son William. The Rev.

A. D. Finch of Sayre, officiated at the funeral. Burial was in Prospect Hill cemetery. The Rev.

Mr. Wilson of Masonville was in Sidney Monday. Robert Hotaling purchased the property on Riverside, known as the Orchard place, formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Adderson.

Miss Marion Shutts has returned Fred Satchell has sold his garage and gas station on Riverside. Bert Daniels will operate the station for the company. Mr. Satchell retains his residence and bathing business. JAIL SENTENCE IS WITHHELD WHILE SOBRIETY LASTS Two Men Caught Trespassing on Railroad Property While Intoxicated ONE PAYS FINE OF $10 Old Offender Is Given Chance to Keep Away from Cup That Inebriates George Lueus, who lives in Delaware Hudson railroad camp.

car, and Robert Berger of Tunnel, both. employes of the railroad pany, were arrested by Erie Officer James Galligan last night, charged with public intoxication white they were trespassing on the railroad property. Berger was sentenced to six months in the Broome county jail but commitment withheld on condition that he keep sober and remain away from the railroad property when he is not working. Lucus pleaded gullty and paid a $10 fine. Iziah Brown, negro, 35 years old, who lives in a Lackawanna railroad camp car, charged with public, intoxication, was also sentenced to six months in the Broome county jail, but commitment was withheld on condition that he abstain from Intoxicants.

He has been haled before City Judge Titus four times since Aug. has spent 20 days in jail and paid $10 fine. Bert Green of 100 Washington street paid $10 fine after pleading guilty to charge of public intoxication. CHURCH WOMEN TO MEET HERE Women's Auxiliary of Third Missionary District to Hold Convention in Trinity Mrs. Nina B.

Nelson, president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Third Missionary District of the Central York diocese, appeals for each branch to be represented at the annual district meeting of the auxiliary to be held next Wednesday at the Trinity Memorial church in this elty. The delegates will seek to wind up the business of the year, preliminary to presenting a full report on Southern Tier activities at the annual diocesan convention in Utica in May. It is expected that Mrs. Harry Thayer of Elmira, diocesan presldent, will be present to address the convention at 2:30 o'clock on "The Special Work for Porto Rico." custom be adhered to Mrs. Thayer and the diocesan treasurer will represent diocesan woman's auxiliary at the national auxiliary convention in New Orleans next October.

The Rev. Ivan Merlinjones of Candor will address the at 12 o'clock, in place of N. conventions Wiltsie of this city, who was to have addressed the women on his personal experiences in China. The program for the convention follows: 10:30 a. holy communion; 11:30 a.

opening bustness session in the parish house, with reports of district officers; 12 remarks by Dr. Merlinjones of Candor; 12:30 p. luncheon: 1:30 p. roll call; delegates will state their auxiliary pledge for 1925 and total value of work done in 1924: 2 p. original papers on the united thankoffering, Mrs.

Hannah May, South New Berlin; Mrs. James H. Jennings, Candor: Miss Julia Ames, New Berlin; 2:30 p. "The Special Work for Porto Rico," by Mrs. Harry S.

Thayer, Elmira, diocesan president; 3 p. report of delegate to the Geneva summer conference, Mrs. Frederic B. Nelson; 3:15 p. general discussion and question box.

FIRST CREDITORS MEETING. The first meeting of the creditors of Nelson P. Brink, bankrupt, of this city, will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Jan. 20, in the chambers of George J. H.

Crowe, referee in bankruptcy, in the Peoples Trust building. BOOK REVIEW CLUB The Book Revlew club will meet at the Binghamton Public Library Monday night at 7:45 o'clock. The Valentine Parker will New England," by James Truslow Adams. Little Mary Supka, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mra.

Andrew one of Broome county's most notorground last night from a fire starting far as can be leprned the inn was unwas being put in shape by recent purthis spring and summer. The last have been Harold Baylor, who WaS He sold it, however, several weeks ago. took place in the establishment and several raids were made was by the sheriff and his Ritchie assisted in running establishment by Miss Mary McKinney, who had Ritchie arrested for beating her head against the wall in one of the drinking rooms and also for other brutal assaults upon her. Ritchie paid a fine for violation of the Volstead act and sold the place and went to Elmira where for time he conducted the Palms Grill in that city. He arrested on the complaint of Miss MeKinney who followed him there and was charged violation.

of the Mann White Slave The Inn passed through several hands but apparently did not make money until opened about two years ago by Harold Baylor who again made it famous for his entertainment of conducted tourists and several dances which were nights week. Several wild-fights took place in the establishment during the last year as the result of drinking bouts according to the sheriff although no arrests were made, because of lack of information. Baylor was raided by federal men who found an elaborate store room just off the kitchen, SO carefully guarded that it would have been a stupendous, task to break through believed the liquor was kept. The Federal men with the aid of local officials gained an entrance however by strategy and confiscated a quantity of liquor. Baylor paid a fine in Federal Court.

DRUNK ASKS FOR ANOTHER CHANCE Admits Tipping Right Elbow Frequently and Gets Stinging Rebuke John J. Wood, 55 years old, of 55 Tremont avenue found that City Judge Rexford W. Titus has no soft place in his heart for those who are arraigned before him and attempt to "get away" with a hard luck story. Wood was charged with i public intoxication. He started in by telling the judge that his downfall was caused by an accident recently in which his left side wag injured.

His leg and arm also suffered much pain from the accident which caused him to be confined to the hospital for 12 hours, he said. The judge listened attentively until John had finished his discourse. "Well, tipon certainly used your hand to glass and get drunk," the magistrate asserted. "Yes, but I used the right hand your honor," spoke up John. try doing days in jail with your right hand," declared "Hizzoner," as John walked back to the prisoners' bench, laughing heartily himself and casting gleeful glances at those in the court room.

John's police record shows that he has been arrested nine times since 1910 on charges of public intoxication and in November, served 10 days in jail for his offense. DIRECTORS OF CHAMBER TO HOLD MEETING AT ARLINGTON ART GALLERY Meeting at the Arlington hotel Saturday, the 1925 directors of the Binghamton Chamber of Commerce will confer with representatives of Rotary, Kiwanis, Exchange and Lions' clubs on ways and means for reorganization of the Chamber with view to making this body of greater value to the city. Plans for the reorganization and for activities for 1025 will be discussed. Presidents of four men's luncheon clubs have been requested to send representatives to this meeting. President Fred W.

Ogden of the chamber will be in charge. The meeting will be preceded by a luncheon, held in the art gallery of the hotel at 12:15 o'clock. President Ogden urges all members of the chamber, who have been nominated for 1925 directors, to be present. It is expected much of interest regarding the future of the Chamber of Commerce will develop at this LICENSE SUSPENDED ON CONNECTICUT COMPLAINT The driver's license of Theodore D. Shurman of the Binghamton State hospital was suspended temporarily because he refused to return to Norwich, to appear in connection with the killing of a dog there on Sept.

7 and not because of any charge of intoxication, as incorrectly announced by state inspectors. The notice for Mr. Shurman to appear Norwich was served through the mails and upon advice of his attorney, Harry J. Hennessey, he ignored it. The Connecticut authorities then endeavored to force Mr.

Shurman to return to Norwich by appealing to the New York State Motor Vehicle Bureau, which took advantage of section 90 of the state motor vehicle law, which provides that a driver's license may be SuSpended for failure to answer a summons from another state. It is the reciprocity of interest about the Classified Ads that them such a great success. Supka, 13 Mygatt street, lies in the City hospital suffering from: fractured suffered this morning at 9 o'clock on Clinton street near Walnut street, when she darted in front of an automobile truck driven by Benjamin E. Dibble 40 Margaret street, Following the accident both the police office and the hospital were notified and the ambulances arrived the scene at the same time, She was rushed to the hospital in the ambulance from the institution, Expert medical attention is boing given the little sufferer who told the police officers and hospital nttaches that she was not hurt at all, when they were taking her to the hospital. Mary WAR on her way home from a grocery store and was carrying a quart bottle of milk.

She failed to see the truck until it was too late to avoid being struck. The driver of the truck attempted to avert striking the child. The pavement was slippery and the truck skidded slightly. The front axle struck her head and she was knocked to the pavement. The wheels of the vehicle did not pass over her body, A pedestrian ran to her assistance, picked her up and started to run to a nearby store.

Un- fortunately he lost his footing and fell allowing the child again strike the ground. She was taken into the grocery store and was given first aid treatment, while the police ambulance and hospital ambulance speeded to the scene. She was attended by Dr. 8. D.

Molyneaux, This afternoon it was reported that her condition was very serlous. Dibble, the driver, was taken to the police office where he made report of the accident. He was not held on any charge, for many pedestrians who the accident asserted he was not at fault. Andrew Supka, father of the child, is in the clothing business in the First ward. tion of his address.

Boys brought up 011 the farm usually develop imagination, invention and Initiative, he said. Then it integrity 18 added to these qualities the result cannot fail to be: successful. Mr. Landrith paid a high tribute to the work being done by men's luncheon clubs and declared them to be a great force for good in their respective communities. The speaker, who is former president of Belmont College of Nashville, and was a candidate of the Prohibition party vice president of the United States upon one occasion, said he not "run" for that office, as had been stated, had simply "walked," as he was well aware he had chance of winning.

"I am no longer a he said, "but am now a Since prohibition has written into the Constitution it 19 no longer an issue. The only thing now of importance is to carry out the provisions of the Constitution." He is a rapid fire speaker, fairly bubbling over with a wit and humor. He was given a rising ovation' and vote of thanks upon the conclusion of his address, and was given an additional honor in being elected aS an honorary member of the club. President Meeker announced that Professor George Blakeslee, head of the observatory at the University of Chicago, would be the principal speaker at next meeting of the club. Professor Blakeslee will speak on the forthcoming eclipse of the sun.

A letter of thanks for Christmas presents from the change club has been received from patients at the Broome County Tubercular Sanitarium at Chenango Bridge. Clark C. Davis, a new member of the club, was introduced to bis fellow clubmen today. Guests were: Carlton Sherwood of Buffalo, Charles Kleinfelder of Norwich, the Rev. James F.

Halliday, the Rev. A. B. McCormick, Anthony Fischette, L. W.

Taylor, W. W. Moon, Dr. H. Whitmarsh and H.

J. Barndt of Binghamton. The Rev. Halliday offered the invocation and Exchangite Rev. James Benninger introduced the Rev.

Landrith. OFFICIALS RETURNING WITH KRATKY YOUTH. ON STATUTORY CHARGE District Attorney Urbane C. Lyons and Chief. Detective Loren W.

mer are on their way back California bringing with them Thomas J. Kratky, 22 years old, will face statutory charges as the result of the complaint of a 15- year-old girl, whom he is alleged to have betrayed and then deserted. The authorities learned that Kratky had fled to San Francisco, and he was arrested there as a fugitive from justice. Yesterday Assistant District Attorney Ray T. Hackett received word from Mr.

Lyons that extradition papers had been granted by the governor of California and they return with the prisoner at once. Charges against Kratky will be presented to the grand jury that sits on Jan. 19. LEATHER COMPANY IS INCORPORATED A certificate of incorporation of the Leather Utilization to deal and manufacture leather products was filed in the county clerk's office today. The corporation will have a capital stock of $100,000.

and will have its headquarters in Endicott. The incorporators are William F. Dickson of Endicott, Lawrence AnL. Babcock North street, Bingdrews of Johnson, City and Bruce hamton. MOTOMETER STOLEN.

Thomas Crowley of 32 Carroll street reported to the pollee that a motometer was stolen from his automobile while it was parked in State street last night. IF YOU HAVE CATARRH OR ASTHMA READ THIS NOTICE Your Name and Address Brings Valuable Booklet and Liberal Ten-day Treatment to Try dition may be or doctors and No matter how your controublesome, medicines you have tried without success -I want to send you one of my books Disease of the Air Passages" and some of my California Home Medicine for you to try. This is not A c. o. D.

scheme, but an honest, straightforward no advance offer, that enables me to prove the value of my booklet and home treatment to all who care to try. Simply attach this notice to a slip of paper showing your name and address and the book and medicine will come to you at once prepaid. It the 10-day treatment gives you good satisfaction, may send me its small cost of $1.50, if it does not please, you pay nothing and that ends the matter. Write to P. B.

Gifford, 2218 Bellevue Los Angeles, Calif. Guessing Contest at Theater Stirs Many 'Who's Who' Film Holds Interest of Audience from Start to Finish and Majority Decide to Enter Prize Race Scores of persons eager to enter the prize guessing contest which has been arranged by The Binghamton in connection with the showpress, the local motion picture, "Who's Who," flocked to the Binghamton Theater early this afternoon to see the first run of the film. Many left the theater confident they will be able to win one of the six prizes offered by guessing correctly the names of all of the firms represented in the picture. Many who took part in the picture attended the showing and saw themselves 8.8 others see them and everyone enjoyed seeing familiar faces and scenes depicted on the screen through the "eye" of the movie camera. A large number of contestants were under the impression this afternoon that blanks to be used connection with the contest are issued at the theater.

No blanks will be issued nt the theater, They found in a full page advertiseS. ment in The Binghamton Press, which was run for the first time last night. These are the only blanks that may be used in contest and printed on them are suggestions will help in determining the identity of the business firms. The picture, which takes 20 minutes to screen, will be shown at the Binghamton at all performances today, Friday and Saturday, Contestants may send in their answers to the Contest Editor of The Binghamton Press at any time while the picture is being shown, however. The announcement of the date of the be made later.

At the close of contest sequel to "Who's Who" will be shown. This reveals the identity of the business firms and takes 45 minutes to screen. Six prizes will be given to the six persons who are first to send in the nearest correct answers. The first prize is $15 in cash; the second, $10 in cash; the third, $5 in cash, the fourth, the choice of any hat in Resnick's store on Court street and two other suitable prizes. The Judges of the contest urge that contestants get their answers in early if they wish to be among the first six prize winners who send in the nearest correct answers.

MAN WHO LOST HIS HAT ON SIDEWALK SENT TO HOSPITAL Alexander Richards, 48 years old, of Chenango street was committed to the Binghamton State hospital yesterday after he had been pronounced of unsound mind by physicians who examined him at the city jail. He was arrested at 8:50 o'clock Tuesday night in front of the Binghamton theater on Washington street, technically charged with publie Intoxication by Officer Crosby M. Wakeman. The attention of the police was called to the actions of the man by patrons the theater. He stood on Washington street with his hat off and WILS asking everyone help him search for it.

It was found that the hat was on the sidewalk beside Richards was an inmate of the State hospital once before. Sick? Upset? Dizzy? You're Bilious! Breath Bad? Take a Laxative! Clean the Bowels! 'ascarets THEY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP For Constipation, Biliousness, Headache WE TAKE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING The Opening OF THE Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co's BINGHAMTON WAREHOUSE at 207 Water Street Its facilities will provide quicker and more efficient service to the Goodyear dealers in this territory. We will operate A Retail Store at the same location, equipped with the most modern machinery for tire repair work- -expert workmen in charge. We will always carry a complete line of Goodyear Tires of all types. We solicit your patronage upon the basis of satisfaction guaranteed.

Randall's Tire Service Station TELEPHONE 6197 207 WATER STREET.

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