< The Daily News, July 9, 1914 Condition Of Mr. Hildinger Is Improved Pathetic Scene At Double Funeral Of Mr. and Mrs. Topley. At East M'Keesport Impressive Services Conducted Over Remains of Auto Victims Body of Mrs. Hildinger Taken To Bedford Springs At 2:30 p. m. The Daily News was informed by long distance telephone from the Memorial hospital, Johnstown, that John J. Hildinger, of this city, victim of last Sunday's auto accident neat Stoyestown, continues to improve. He is passing through the crisis in a manner that is pleasing to the attending physicians and their hopes of his recovery is growing. Mr. Hildinger has not taken any nourishment in over 72 hours, but now that he is conscious much of the time, even though he does not talk, it is believed that he will not have to undergo an operation, and that he will continue to improve as time goes on. The First Presbyterian church of East McKeesport was crowded yesterday afternoon at the double services over the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. James Topley, victims of last Sunday's automobile accident near Stoyestown, and a large number of persons stood at the doors and windows of the edifice, it being estimated that more than 1,000 persons were present. The relatives viewed the bodies for the last time at the conclusion of the remarks of three ministers who officiated, and the scene was a most pathetic one when the four orphaned children passed the two caskets. Tearfully the children, one after another, said, in a voice that could be heard all over the church: "Goodbye, dear papa and mamma." Many of those in attendance were moved to tears, and the scene was the saddest in the history of the borough. Mrs. A. C. Bain, mother of Mrs. Topley, traveled all the way from Denver, Colo., in the belief that she was coming to East McKeesport to attend the funeral of her son-in-law and to greet her daughter in life. She had been informed of the death of Mr. Topley, but understood that her daughter, while seriously injured, would surely recover. When she arrived at the Topley residence she was informed of the true situation and she almost collapsed. She reached East McKeesport but a short time before the hour set for the services. Mrs. John Scully, a sister of Mrs. Topley, of Denver, was too ill to make the trip east. The bodies were taken to the church in white hearses, drawn by white horses and the double set of pallbearers, carrying the caskets, moved slowly to the church, side by side. The officiating clergymen, the Revs. Wingert, Mason and Forrester, spoke in high terms of the deceased, and one of them embraced the opportunity to deliver a few words of warning, which he said were for the benefit of the living. He urged that all who ride in automobiles exercise great care and refrain from speeding. The attendance at the services over the body of Mrs. J. J. Hildinger, an- (Continued on Editorial Page) Mr. Hildinger's Condition Is Little Better (Continued from First Page) ther victim of the accident, at the family home, 701 Hazel street, last night, was also large. Rev. J. F. Heckert and Rev. A. M. Shea spoke in glowing terms of the many good qualities of the deceased and friends extended sympathy to the relatives. This morning the body was taken to Bedford Springs, where it was met by members of the Epworth league of the M.E. church of that place, who will have charge until the funeral tomorrow morning. The body was accompanied to Bedford by G. D. Herring, Miss Virginia Herring and Miss Lizzie Bain. Papers of the following cities are requested to make mention of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Topley: Winchester, Va.; Bedford, Pa.; Everett, Pa.; Cambridge Springs, Pa., and Cleveland, O. The big Abbott-Detroit Six automobile, owned by Mr. Topley, all battered and crippled almost beyond repair, has been brought home by employees of the late contractor, James Topley. The wrecked car was placed on the automobile truck and taken to East McKeesport. The Abbott-Detroit car was practically new, and while the type of the cars are selling this year for about $1,600, last year the price was more than $2,200. The right side of the car was terribly battered, both wheels having been twisted off.   [Followup article on July 10] Imported Men Are Landed In Works Today Three Carloads of Men Taken Into Westinghouse Works This Morning Committee Asks Company For Another Conference With nearly 2,000 men and women on the streets at 6 a.m. today, the state troopers looked for trouble in the strike zone when word was received that three carloads of men, two from Philadelphia and one from Detroit, Mich., would enter the shops of the Westinghouse companies at East Pittsburg, where the employes are on strike. The imported men arrived earlier than was expected and there was no demonstration. One man was arrested on the bridge at 6:30 a.m. by the state police for using abusive language. According to the officials of the company a number od strikers returned to work today. Many of the pickets were on the bridge when the clerks appeared for work, passing out circulars calling their attention to walk out if strike-breakers were imported. A member of the strike committee, W. R. Foley, was arrested by deputy sheriffs today on a warrant charging surety of the peace. The warrant was sworn out before a Pittsburg alderman by John McCullough, who alleged Foley insisted on molesting him. A group of strike-sympathizers who had congregated on Aok Hill, stoned the state troopers today, and for a time it looked as though there might be a serious riot. The troopers dashed up the hill and the men scattered. No arrests were made. Many men have been employed at the downtown Pittsburg office of the company and the strike pickets are still at work near the Pennsylvania station, trying to intercept the men. (Continued on Page Six) [I don't have page six.]   County Tax Office Will Open Saturday Hours for Local Branch Are Fixed By Treasurer Frank Harris. Beginning with next Saturday afternoon it will for the first itme in the history of the city be possible to pay county taxes and get the benefit of a discount without going to Pittsburg. The branch office agreed upon some time ago between members of the chamber of commerce and Treasurer Frank Harris is to be opened in the rooms of the chamber of commerce, national Bank of McKeesport building, next Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. They will remain open until 5 o'clock and also from 6 to 10 p. m. every Saturday during July, when a discount of five percent is allowed for payment of county taxes. The innovation is expected to prove a great convenience ot the public and result in the county collecting much closer to the tax duplicate for the city.     This Day, July 9, In Local History 15 Years Ago Today. The residence of Rev. T. N. Eaton was burglarized while the members of the family were attending the M. E. church. Jewelry and linen and $2 were taken. Major John W. McCully, aged 83 years, died at the local hospital as the result of injuries sustained when he was struck by a street car. The old shell game was successfully worked at the circus grounds yesterday and several McKeesporters are considerable poorer. One man reports he lost $175. Two more cases of smallpox have been reported at Homestead and local authorities are keeping a close watch in this city. Melville Richards, aged 17 years, was slashed by a canvasman while he was at the circus grounds. He sustained a deep cut across the back of his left hand. The injury was dressed at the hospital. 10 Years Ago Today. Annie, nine-year-old daughter of John Kosar, was drowned in the Monongahela river near the docks of the McKeesport Sawmill Co. Glassport has two baseball teams comprised of well known girls of the borough. Their first game ended in favor of the Wolfs. The opposing team is known as the Stars. The Clinton Foundry & Machine Co. has accepted the contract for the erection of the city garbage furnace. 5 Years Ago Today. The McKeesport Typographical union has declared a strike against the city's two daily newspapers. The printers did not work today. Julia Hemminger, aged 18 years, died yesterday as the result of burns sustained at her home on Highland avenue. A fire which threatened to do serious damage to the stock rooms of the J. (?) O'Neil company was subdued in the nick of time.   Surprise Party Is Held In Foundry George Eberman, a Watchman, Remembered By His Friends A surprise party in a manufacturing plant for an employe during working hours was the unique social event held last night at the Fort Pitt Steel Casting company in the Eleventh ward, with George Eberman, of 2822 Walnut street, who is a watchman at the plant, as the guest of honor. It was the fifty-first anniversary of his birthday and a dozen friends decided to celebrate and about 10 o'clock last night they arrived at the office of the foundry. Mr. Eberman was sent for and amid conditions that were as agreeable as they were unusual, the party was held. The diversions were not of the usual kind but the friends of Mr. Eberman spent an enjoyable evening as he took them through the plant and they had an opportunity to see the workings of the foundry. After the trip luncheon was served in the office.