New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 21, 1917, Page 9

If you want to put something in Christmas stocking that will him~—here is the place to get it. ~Neckwear 50c to $1.50. “sShirts, Silk or Madras, y $1.00 to 7 Silk Reefers, $1.00 to $4.50, s Gloves, Street or dress, $1.50 to #2.50. 4 . §Silk Socks 50c and 65c. L | Sweaters $4.00 to $7.50. ¥ | Handkerchiefs, silk or linen, plain John E. Cairns of New London was isitor in this city today. All the popular brands of cigars in fJoxes of 10's, 25's and 50’s at Mc- onough’s, Church St.—advt. Donald Gaffney is home from Yale r the Christmas vacation. ®&x dollar Wooden Trains at Mills’ rdware Store.—advt. The payroll of the water depart- ent for the past week is $406.82. Boys' Automobiles at Mills' Hard- 'oseph Richardson, son of Detec-| e Sergeant Andrew J. Richardson, t the New Britain General hospital day, where he underwent treatment r the past nine weeks. Tey Banks, registering 1-3-4-5 Qoins at Mills' Hardware Store.—advt. i Captain Ealvatére Maletta will be e guest of honor at a reception and flance which 'is to be given by the fleventh Regiment Bersaglieri, of ‘which he is the organizer, on New r's Eve at ‘Turner’ - hall. nch’s orchestra will furnish ‘he| usic for danciug. The street department payroll for e past week is $718.13 and the; 3 er department payroll is $567.55. [# '} Children’s desks at Gladding’s, 4 estnut street.—Advt. 5 ' A son was born at the New Britain neral hospital last evening to Mr. g Mrs, John Johnson of 3 An- ews street. § Tomorrow at Wilson’s, all 50 neck- Wear, 35c, § for $1.—Advt. Building Inspector A. N. Ruther- rd addressed a meeting of the [Meriden Chamber of Commerce last vening on the subject of “The Tene- ment House Law.” 1; New satin and lace Hats. -advt. Seibert. ATHS AND FUNERALS Fdward Whitney Bassett. Edward Whitney Bassett, aged 83 years, died yesterday at his home in st Berlin. The funeral, which will be _private, will be held tomorrow at clock. Besides his wife, Mr. Bas- ett leaves a son, Benjamin W. Bas- it, and one grandson, Edward Lewis sett. T Catherine Louise Dow. ‘The funeral of Catherine Louise ] parents, 193 Main street, at 3 ock Sunday afternoon. DIES IN ROOMING HOUSE bunt of French Nobility Dies im “Dantelson, Having Lived There for 3 {Twenty-six Years. [ ‘Danielson, Dec. 21—Count Edouard dmile Auguste Sargent d' Hendecourt, years old, a member of a promi- t family of the old French bility, died in a boarding house Here today. He came to Danielson ut ‘26 years ago and had worked % mills and on farms, going under the name of Edward-Sargont. S He was a classmate at a Jesuit col- bge in Amiens, France, of Count Boni de Castellane. His father was a ma- jor on the French general staff dur- ing the Franco-Prussian war, and he ; self was an ex-officer of a French . ave regiment, and saw seven years vice fn Algiers and China. His her, Countess Hendecourt, died out a year ago. Word of his death s sent today to a sister living in rsailles, France, BEFORE FEDERAL COURT. Hartford, Dec. 21.—At the resump- bn o fthe trial of Herbert H. Arm- ong, of New London, in the U. S. @urt ‘today, the accused took the his own behalt. He is ith conducting a disorderly nee w&ln five miles of a camp or { property Cllristmas il Grestings We desire to express to our customers and friends the greetings of the season and wish them all a Very Merry Chréstmas. . Accounts subject to check are invited and modern facilities af- forded. GERMANS REJECT PEAGE PLANS (Continued From First Page).’ Haase. This is the first time since the foundation of the party that it, has had direct intercourse with the Ger- man- government. Study for Peace. Amsterdam, Dec. 21.—A German government bureau for studying ques- tions relating to peace has. been opened in Berlin. Dr. Karl Helfer- rich, former vice-chancellor, is at the head of the bureau with Privy Coun- cillor Albert, the former commis- sloner to the Panama-Pacific exposi- tion, as his assistant. American Property. Berlin, Dec, 21, via London.—The property of Americans in Germany has been placed under the trusteeship of the German government. There is no intention, however, to confiscate property or to infringe on the per- sona] rights of the property holders. The federal council has empowered the imperial chancellor to authorize the appointment of administrators, or trustees, for American commercial in- terests and private holdings in Ger- many as. a reprisal for the govern- mental administration of German > in the United States. The German action primarily aims at preventing the illegal sale and trans- fer of property and contemplates neither confiscation nor infringement. ‘ Americans will not be restricted in the use of their incomes or the con- duct of their personal freedom and are permitted to leave Germany un- der conditions similar to those of sub- Jects of neutral nations. Rumanian View. Paris, Dec. 21.—V. Antoesco, the Rumanian minister here, has jssued the following statement concerning the situation on the Rumanian front: “The armistice was simply &4 meas- ure of miHltary o r imposed through the Rumanian front being entirely enclosed within the Russian i) . NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, SIR GEO. BUCHANAN HAS TRYING POSITION \ Sir George Buchanan has one of the most 2ifficult positions in the British diplomatic service, being the envoy to Petrograd. He is a man of large experience and great tact. sufficiently grave presumptions against Deputy Caillaux as a result of his having during the war worked for the destruction of our alliances, thus alding the enemy’'s progress, which is a crime, The report of Deputy Paisant in the name of the committee points out that the committee of eleven was not empowered to investigate whether Deputy Cailiaux and Louistalet were guilty of the charges brought against them of what jurisdiction was appli- cable to them, but merely if the facts alleged were sufficiently grave to necessitate the opening of legal pro- ceedings. In deciding to authorize the investigation demanded by the ‘government, the committee now will determine the question of culpability. Former Premier Caillaux is quoted by the report as protesting against the accusations.as untrue and affirm- ing his patriotism as shown by speeches at Mamers. Mr. Caillaux declared the man who .at the present moment would for personal ends pro- Ppose a traitorous peace in deflance of alliances and treaties would perjure French honor and commit a crime. Secret Treaty. Petrograd, Dec. 21.—Under the heading “‘Secret treaty between Japan and Russia for joint armed demonstra- tion against America and Great Brit- ain in the Far East,” the Isevestia publishes what it says is the text of the secret treaty drawn up last year providing for joint action by Russia and Japan to prevent any third coun- try from achieving political domin- ance in China. The treaty dated July 3, 1916 runs for five years, automatically extending itself until a year after one party ex- presses a desire to annul it. It is signed by Sergis Sassonoff, then Rus- sian foreign minister, and Viscount Motono, Japanese foreign minister. The treaty stipulates that ‘‘the front. It would be a mistake to make a political deduction from it. Ru- mania intends to remain faithful to her alliance to work until the end with the Alljes.” Premier Lloyd George. London, Dec. 21.—Although allied hopes had not been realized because of the Russian collapse, Premier Lioyd George told the house of commons today, the Germans had not been able to quite hold their own in the west. He declared it was useless to pre- tend that the hopes formed at the be- ginning of the year in regard to the military situation had been realized. At the beginning of the year the Rus- sian army was better equipped than at any period of the war, and its col- lapse was not due to unskilled leader- ships or lack of morale on the part of the troops. ““We-should have been able to bring successful pressure on the Prussian army so as to inflict a decisive de- feat on them,” he said. On the western front the Germans had been beaten in many battles. He declared they had lost 100,000 pris- oners, valuable ground and hundreds of guns. While the campaign in France has not realized the expecta- tions formed there had been military successes which he ventured to say would have a permanent effect on the future of the world. The premier =aid he referred to the capture of Bagdad and Jerusalem adding: ““These two great events added more to the prestige of Great Britain | throughout the world than any event in the whole course of the war. A good deal has been said about ‘side shows' but Great Britain owes a good deal to these.” Special Session. Paris, Dec. 21.—The chamber deputies will hold a special session Saturday to discuss Deputy Paisant's report on the decision of the Commit- tee of Eleven to suspend the im- ! munity of former Premier Caillaux and Deputy Loustalet. It is under- 'stnod M. Caillaux and Deputy Lou- | stood M. Caillaux is preparing | a three-hour speech in which he will expound and defend his policy before and during the war. M. of | agreement shall remain a deep secret for all except for the gontracting par- ties.” It opens with' the statement that it is designed to supplement and strengthen the secret treaties of 1907, 1910 and 1912. ‘NEW YORK GUNMAN SENTENCED. Philadelphia, = Dgc. 21.—Vincent Sgueglia, alias Jacob ‘‘Butch” Mascia, a New York gunman, last night con- victed of second degree murder for the killing of Policeman George A. Eppley in the Fifth ward political feud on September 19, was sentenced to 15 to 20 years’ imprisonment. TRUMPORE DIES. New York, Dec. 21.—William L. Trumpore, of Statin Island, who de- signed many of the floral decorations used on various occasions at the White House in Washington, died today. He was about 50 years old. AIRCRAFT FACTORY, 2,000 Skilled Workmen Needed in Philadelphia to Help Government. ‘Washington, Dec. 21.—The air- craft factory at the Philadelphia navy yard now completed and in operation, needs immediately 2,000 skilled workmen of all kinds to bring it up to capacity production. There are places for machinists of all grades, sheet metal workers, wire workers, wood workers, and many women also can find employment. The navy department urges that skilled workmen of all kinds register with the board of labor at the yard. ! The new plant will produce only a portion of the flying boats needed for the navy, but used extensively for ex- perimental work on new types of sea- i planes. BODY IDENTIFIED, Stamford, Dec. 21.—The body of a young man found beside the tracks of the New Haven railroad yesterday was today identified by Robert Mun- son of New York, as that of his son, Alexander McKem Munson. A card in which are United States sol- it refers to 108 Paisant’s report concludes with these | words: “From the foregoing facts there are on the body identified him and Mr. Munson was communicated with. To- day he made the identification. defin- ite. | were closed down for nine days; Steel and Pig Iron Markets The Iron Age says: The handicaps on pig iron and steel production have been increased in the past week by heavy snows in the East and Central West, cnusipg fresh shortages In coal and coke. The week’s steel output in the Youngs- town district has been only about half of the capacity; at Cleveland the American Steel & Wire Co.’s plants in eastern Pennsylvania five furnaces were banked; 20 were banked early this week at Pittsburgh and in the two Valleys; and throughout the country the coal situation of iron and steel works has been cither worse or unimproved. At Chicago the shortage of coal and coke is cutting down the production, of some companies while all are wor- Financial PROMINENT STOGKS YIELDS-TWO POINTS Prices Rally Briskly Soon Aiter the Opening ‘Wall Street. — Prominent stocks vielded 1 to 2 points in today’s early fresh selling resulting from overnight advices which suggested further heavy war financing and attendant trade re- strictions. ' Steels shippings and av- tive rails led the decline with equip- ments and oils. The few gains in- cluded Baltimore and Ohio and Amer- ican Tobacco. Studebaker and Pull- man and Liberty bonds were steady. Prices rallied briskly soon after ried by the smallness of she margin | the opening, the improvement being of safety. Six blast furnaces of the Ilinois Steel Co. are banked and one |jn the negotiations between furnace and one mill of the Wiscon- sin Steel Co. are ldle. One new South | proadened on extensive sho Chicago stack of the Mark Mfg. Co. will go in blast early in 1918. Following the Federal Trade Com- mission’s cost conference with iron and steel companies at Washington | covery in international bonds October | apother stimulating feature. Were. | tic bonds also hardened. has | 501d at 97.08 to 97.04 and the 3 1-2's important | 5t 98.34 to 98.10. on Friday, at wrich the increases in production cost emphasized, the impression gained strength that no revision of existing price schedules will be made on Jan. 1. The steel manufacturers’ committee met @ meeting with the War Industries Board at Washington is expected to be held next week. Government requirements are grow- ing and in the heavier lines seem ali- absorbing, with steel output so much reduced. Large lots of plates are coincident with reports of a rupture and the Central powers. Trading rt cover- many issues participating in the which extended from 1 to 3 points among leaders ta. 2, to 4 among specialties. The further re- was Domes- Liberty 4's in; The market lapsed into during jthe mid-session and dullness leading in | stocks shaded slightly on realizing for New York Wednesday, Dec. 19, and | profit. Many specialties increased their gains, however, especially oils, motors, shippings, Consolidated Gas and Continental Can. Higher quotations were registered in the last hour but further profit taking in rails and steels was again in evidence. The closing was strong. given out eacn week. In the West an | Liberty 4’s sold at 97.08 to 97 and army inquiry for 40,000,600 bolts has come up and in addition to 7,500 tons of rivets bought by the Emergency Fleet Corporation, 6,000 to 8,000 tons for Eastern shipyards is about to be | tions furnished by Richter placed. Of the 1,500,000 tons of shell steel on which the Government wants delivery bafore June 15 about 1,200,000 has now been -allotted to the mills. - The Government is abcut. to buy more cars for France and from 3,000 to 9,000 four-wheel cars are wanted | Am for Ttaly. Work has. stopped on Russian lo- ccmotives and many of those already'| gm built but not shipped may yet be con- verted for use at home. A large pro- gram of locomotives and car building | A, for domestic roads, u.ader government auspices, is being worked out. General export business is at a low ebb. Harassed by priority interfer- ence at mills, by the scarcity of ocean vessel space, by delays and refusals of cars and by frequent changes in regu- lations, exporters are under pressure from buyers abroad who try for the agreed price scales. The qutlook un- til after the war or until government demand is more accurately measur- able is for thin picking in exports. One successful release of plates cov- ers 1500 tons for France, done at 4.75c. A French railroad is willin to pay Sc at mill for some 300 tons. The volume of structural steel bus- iness for shipbuilding and other gov- ernment needs is surprising in view E: ot the almost total absencc of pri- vate building work. The Bridge Build- ers’ and Structural society 138,500 tons of shop capacity put un- der contract in November, more than it any other month this year. The average for the preceding ten months was 94,250 tons. The monthly aver- age of bridge and building work for | Kansas City so . 1915 and 1916, however, was 124,000 tons. An example of the large called for at private works on govern- ment account is 4,000 tons just let for a new ordnance plant at Alliance, Ohio. Later building at the same place | National T.ead The leading | N Y Air Brake of | N Y C & Hudson will require 3,000 tons. fabricator will be busy for most next year on work already in hand, much. of it for shipyards. Sheet bar and billet steel can be had. have been unable to contract for bars, but are taking what from week to week. Pig 1 consumers feel the situa- tion tightening upon them. Central Western steel companies find it hard | Southern Pacific to get iron in the market to make up their shortages, but it is known that on of them recently closed for 22,000 | Studebaker . Torge iron sales [ Texas Oil ...... of 15.000 to 20,000 tons are reported | Union Pacific .. tons of basic iron. at Pittsburgh. In the East, where activity has been greatest, the week has been the quietest in a long time. Pig iron producers are now re- porting each week to the government, giving full data as to sales, produc- tion, destination of shipments stock on hand. seem to be covering a larger propor- tion of the output. All imports of ferroalloys or of their ores, by arrangement between the war trade board and importing interests, will be handled by the American Iron and Steel Institute. This was decided at a meeting in New York this week, the plan being iden- tical with that now followed in the case of pig tin. Ferromanganese im- ports have dwindled to a small figure and at the same time domestic pro- duction has declined. There is a further complication from the pro- posal of the government to comman- deer vessels that have been depended on to bring Brazilian manganese ore to this country. CARL YOUNGBLAD, M, S, Graduate Masseur, 74 West Main St., Office 'Phone, 428-13; Residence 'Phone. 675-5. Thermolite Bath, Massage Vibration, Neuritis, Rheumaumrc .Impeded Circulation. Electri treatments. evenings. By appointment at your residence. . g Crucible Steel . reports | Great Nor pfd .... tonnage | Lehigh Valley buying has| Northern Pacific . quieted down, chiefly because so little | Norfo1 & West .. Some sheet mills | Penn R R .... they can get| Ray Cons .. and | Westinghouse .. This serves to check | Western Union up priority orders, which every week | Willys Overland .. the 3 1-2’s at 98.34 to 98.19. Sales approximated 600,000 shares. New York Stock Exchange quota- & Co., members of the New York Stock Ex- change. & Dec. 21, 1917 High Low Close 66 85 66 o 18 18 61 62% 343% 50 Am Beet Sugar .. Alaska Gold ..... Am Ag Chem .... Car & Fady Co. Can Loco ... Smelting Sugar .. 95 Tobacco 128% Tel & Tel 9855 Anaconda Cop ... 55% AT S Fe Ry Co. 1% Baldwin Loco = 54% B & O B:R T . Beth Steel .. RButte Superior Canadian Pacific Central Leather Ches & Ohio Chino Copper .. Chi Mil & St Paul. ColF &1, 5 Cong Gas . . 631 Am 35% Am Am Am 40% 39 69% 14% 1293 5814 4314 38% 383 33% 9% 4814 92% 33 13% 19% 122% 35 81% 24 863 395 63 0% 16 303 73y, 521 1073 22 72 40 113% 637% 16% 27% % 9614 417% 52 20% 6834 Del & Hudson .. Distillers Sec ..... Erie “es rie 1st pfd ..... General Electric .1 Goodrich Rub 1914 22% 35% 82% 243 863, Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. Illinois Central nspiration Interborough Interboro pfd Kennecott Cop . Lack Steel Louis & Nash Max Motor com .. Mex Petroleum Nev Cons NYNH&HRR Pressed Steel Car. Reading Rey I & S com Rep I & S ptd ... 90% 8% 23 551 443 1233 104 108 T4% 491 335 1031 30 Southern Ry .... Southern Ry pfd United Fruit . Utah Copper . U S Rubber U S Steel .. U S Steel pfd . Va Car Chem . .108 76 % 493, 843 104 32 36 T8 % 183% 35% 783 18 40 HELD UP Five Armed - Negroes Meet White Miners as They Ieave Their Work and Rob Them. Alton, Hl, Deec. 21.-—Forty white) workmen at the plant of the Federal Lead company here were held up and robbed by five armed negroes as they were leaving work today. The men were pald yesterday and said they had been robbed of sums ranging from 50 cents to $40. _— SHIPBUILDING PLAN. Washington, Dec. 21.—Inquiry into the progress of the government's shipbuilding program was begun by the senate commerce committee to- day with Chairman Hurley of the shipping board as the first witness. The committee has called upon Mr. Open afternoons and | Hurley to be ready with the informa- tion desired as outlined yesterday by the committee. Russia | MEMBFERS NEW YORK 31 WEST MAIN STREET ...... TEL. 20 10. Make This a Red Cross Christmas. 50 shs Union Mfg. Co. 50 shs New Britain Machine Co. 50 shs Bristol Brass 25 shs Stanley Rule Co. & Level Co. THE QUALITY STORE NATIVE LETTUCE, RHUBARB, GREEN PEPPERS, ONIONS, CARROTS. SUN KIST ORANGES, GRAPE FARD DATES. OUCUMBERS, SWEETS, TURNIPS, PARSNIPS, HUBBARD SQUASH, Christmas Special VERMONT AND YORK STATE FRESH DRESSED TURKEYS : : NATIVE ROASTING CHICKENS, FOWIS, GEESE, DUOKS, - BROILERS, NATIVE VEAL, SPRING LAMB, RADISHES, - -~CELERY, SPANISH ONIONS, KILN DRIED . Wi . FRUIT, AFPPLES, GRAPES, FINNAN HADDIE, SCALLOPS, OYSTERS. TEL. 805 TEL. 806 - TEL. 807 C. A. HALL 238 Main Street THEATRICAL KING HELPS ‘HIS BOYY Adelino Vanni of Hartford One of " Poli's Best Men (Special to the Herald.) New Haven, Dec. 21.—Congratula- tions have been pouring in on S. Z. Poli, the theatrical man, upon the opening of his new theater in this city. _Nlr. Poli prizes among his con- gratulatory messages some from “his boys.” These youngsters have been with him for years, and in many in- stances started in as program boys or ushers. Take, for instance, Edward V. Dar- ling, or “Eddie,” as he is known to the legit, and vaudeville performers, also by the biggest theatrical man- agers of the country. It was only a few years ago that Darling, now the chief booking agent in the Keith offices in New York, undoubtedly the largest office of its kind in the coun- try where stars are made, likewise unmade, was running about in knick- erbockers. He ‘“got a job” at Poll's theater in Waterbury, and from the first, “took.” Mr. Poli, as is usual, took an interest in this latest em- ploye, and as he showed ability,helped him along. Gradually, Darling went up the ladder one rung at a time, uvntil now he is recognized as the most capable of all officlals in the Keith office. He is Albee’s righthand man. His brother, Al Darling, is man- ager of the Colonial theater in New 70% | York, and he, too, gmdl_mted from Poli’s theater. Louie Sagel, a millionaire, was an uvsher for Mr. Poli. As an usher, Sagel could *“‘ush.” He worked hard, long, and faithfully every day, and as nothing escapes the eye of Mr. Poli, young Sagel was given a more respon- sible position. He is at the main of- fice in this city now, and to look at him one would never think that a few vears ago he was the little chap that was wont to say “This way, please,” at Mr. Poli’s theater. Instead of "This way, please,” it is now “To the office, Billy,” as he settles back in his limousine. There’s another example in Hart- ford where “Faithful work brings suc- cess, That is Adelmo Vanni, man- .ager of Poli’s theater, who has been with Mr. Poli for some years. was sent up to Scranton four years ago to manage the theater in that city. Business was not to the liking ot Mr. Poli, so he switched managers. He took the manager from Scranton and placed him in Wilkes?Barre, and sont Vanni to Scranton. Business be- gan to pick up, and after it was es- tablished Vanni was sent to another city. Hartford is one of the most im- portant theatrical cities in the state, and each and every one of S. Z.'s men want to get there. But the worth of Mr. Vanni prevailed, and he is there— and making good. The ability of Mr. Vanni is known throughout the Poli circuit; and he is always on his job. Once a year the “Boys” gather at Mr. Poli's home at Woodmont, and it js at this time that the plans of the year are mapped out. It is also at this time that many of the faithful are remembered in the way of & promo- tion. This yearly meeting is one that is always looked forward to. “1 am,” said Mr. Poli, “always anx- ious about my boys. I know that in - all my theaters I have efficient work- " . ers. I want to treat the public right, and I want to treat my boys right. J That is the only thing to do.” WILL WATCH OUT. Germans Not to Benefit by Trade ] Built Up by Americans. i Washington, Dec. 21.—In licensing” American manufgcturers to use gifg- my-owned paténts, the Federal - commission is using every precaut. to make sure that after the wer Gel man producers will not reap the ben: efit of the trade which has been by up here. Such was the explahatio today of provisions in the recemtly sued licenses requiring that the drugs: to be produced should be given a ne American name by which they will bei known in this country. s “If we continued to use theo man name,” sald C, M. ducting their business for them dur- ing the war.” - SERBIAN MISSION. Arrives in Washington and Escorted by Troop of Cavalry. ‘Washington, Dec. 21.—Serbia’s mil- . itary mission was received here today with much ceremony. Escorts of, cavalry and a party of American offi- 3 cials, headed by Secretary Lansing - met them. Later the mission was re- celved by the president and presented an autograph letter from King Peter. Tonight the president will entertatn | the mission at a state dinner. 5 ST. JEAN SOCIRTY ELEOTS. 4 St. Jean De Baptiste society held ts annual business meeting and elec- ! tion of officers for the year 1918 at its hall on Church street last night. The following were elected to office: Chaplain, Father Coppens; assistant chaplain, B. Brisonout; president, Al cid Dary; vice president, Joseph Cof financial secretary, Cyril Routhier; corresponding secretary, A. La-% Flamme; treasurer, Napolean Gel sergeant-at-arms, Willlam Trued The installation of officers will ba Held at a meeting on the night of January 3. It was voted to keep open house on New Year's Eve at which a social and entertainment will be held. STRUOCK BY TRAIN Danbury, Dec. 21.—Sherman Pearl, 70 years old was struck by a train on the Central New England railroad here while on his way to work as a section hand this morning and lay in the smow until discovered by some- one passing along the track. His " injuries may result fatally. LADIES' AUXILIARY, O 0.'Q.%" Ladies' Nest, No. 1819, Order . of Owls, has elected the following offi- cers. President, Nettie Samlow; vioce president, Margaret Walsh; invocator, - Nellie Hurlburt; recording secretary, Mildred Hjerpe; financial secretary, Edith Middletown; treasurer, Clara Paul ; sentinel, Mary Taylor; trus- tee, Maty Foran. SPILLS $100 IN STREET. An office boy from one of the local business houses accidentally dropped a bag containing $100 worth eof # change while emerging trol? the . Trust comipany this afternoont Q%{t&- 5 cer Fred Wagner held the crowd bagk = while the youngster picked. up . scattered coins, $10 worth ‘of & had rolled in all dircctions.