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ed Fredericks to admit 'he-knew nothing of such a robbery at tempt and that it was utterly without foundation. When court reconvened today, Judge Bordwell took up for con sideration the demand of his fel low jurors that Seaborn Man ning, the only man "believed to be ce'rtainlyacceptable to both sides, be relieved of service because of his health. Attorney Darrow put the issue squarely to the court, saying: "We want Manning, as he is eminently fair, but I don't see how we can object to his be ing excused, when it is admitted his life might be endangered if compelled to remain." Fredericks said that he was sorry to lose Manning, bu that the court must decide. Bordwell, after examining the doctor's re port, took the matter under con sfderation. He also took up for considera tion the defense's challenge against W. H. Andrews, former ranch manager of General Otis, who is. unalterably opposed to -Jabor unions. He insisted he knew he could not give McNa mara a fair triaj. because of this bias, but Fredericks desperately trjed to, qualify him, going so far as to tell Bordwell the only 'rea son Andrews "thought he had a bias .was because he did not de sire to- spend several months in "the jury box." This statement Andrews vehemently denied. , A fourth panel of twenty men, survivors- pf a total list of 40, bo reported in court when the JijaJ was resumed today. J Conference To Adjust Differences on Wabash Springfield, "111, Nov; 6. Del egates from 'the" unions met this morning 'With '"'Superintendent Needham, and other' railroad of-ficials-df the Wabash in an ef fort to adjust the differences.be tween the roads and men which threatens to cause a strikei No definite decision was-reached at this morning's conference which adjourned to allow the delegates to talk over the situation. The de'legates, representing the machinists, boiler-makers and blacksmiths' union are. in session this afternoon considering a for mal draft of their demand for an increased wage which will bee presented to Superintendent Needham tomorrow. Man Saves Three From Early Morning West Side Blaze Heroic work on the part of John Husa probably saved the lives of James Weirauch, Mrs. James Weirauch and "William Hynes this .morning during 'a fire at 534 and 532 W. 18th street. While flames were sweeping through the buildings, Hijsa smashed in the doors, dashed to the bedrooms of the occupants, and dragged them from the fire, repeatedly risking his own life. He was slightly burned. TJie buildings are next ta the Schoenhoffen Brewinsr C6s plant, and for a time it was feared the brewery might catch fire, and the ammonia tank explode.