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The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

The hoard met pursuant TO att5ourn-
n,ent. The meeting was called TO osder
by Chairman Russell. Present Com
nIissiomers Baker and Gofi, and Clerk r.
b. Scott.
Road Viewers Repsets.
The Dad viewers' report on tbs road
running from point OIL the equity
road opposite r. +. Thorn psOs,,s raMcli,
thence crossing White river at the
bridge, therae up Wolf creek 70 the
line between MOfiat and Rio BlancO
counties, was accepted aud died, the
route declared county road aud the
same WAS ordered opened up.
The road viewerx' report for the
change In the county rOAd west 81 H.
w. TUmlins0n's gate, was received and
accepted, and the old road was ordered
abandoned Nh soon as the new road IL
completed and opened up for travel.
Road Petition Received.
A petition for road commencing at
or near Antoine Steinn,eiz rnncli, on
the road from Little Beaver 70 the
Tranfer on Goal creek, running thence
in q westerly direction to connect with
the Coal creek road on Hall rnesa, was
received and the same laid ever until
the next meeting Of the board.
OMcers' Rsports.
The following monthly and quarterly
reports Of the following county officers
were examined aud spprOved
4. b. Scott, county clerk.
J. l.. Tagsrt, county treAsNssf sud
public trustee.
A. G. Ellison, sheriff.
'Fhoitias Sherviu, county judge.
Upon motion the following resolss-
ton providing for the general appfSt:
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

WANTED-A good girl, who wish
b to attend school, to work for her
board. Inquire at the postofiice.
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The Wallace 4 Valentine we'll drill
ing rig struck fine flow Of good soft
water at the Ambrose Oldland ranch
on Thurman creek. twas necessary
to 60 about 100 feet Two holes were
drilled and good water found in each.
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Simms are ex-
pected back from Denver tomorrow.
Mr.. Simms is spending his vacation
there.
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Mrs. r. 8. Ball and Miss Ida Goe
have returned from Marvine Lodge.
Mrs. Ball spent practically the entire
summer there. Miss Goe was her
guest the past two weeks.
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Quite drop In the temperature
Tuesday.
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ne has happened frequently of late

It has happened frequently Of late
years, that the new conner gets the
best claim. M. E. Adams il q case
in point. Mr.. Adams has just located
. very fine ranch claim at the mouth
Of the canon In Danforth park. Most
Of the land is on Oakridge, but one
corner runs down to the river, Afford
ing flne fruit and garden patch Of
several acres.
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

Galvanized chimneys, any size
made to order, by A. f. Lyle.
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Building operations are active all
along the line.
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

A large bunch Of lies cattle passed
through Tuesday enroutc to the
railroad.
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

J. B. Refs, the tailor, left for the
east this morning.
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 70.

The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present, mmissienefs Baker
and Golf, aud Clerk Scott. Absent,
Chairman Russell.
The following claims against the
county were examined and allowed,
and warrants ordered drawn for their
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

Miss Bessie Devlin entertained .
party Of young folks at the Devlin
rSnch home last Friday evening.
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Examine the bridges on the Meeker-
Rifle road.
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Note the date of 8. r. Berger's next
visit, Sunday and neutrality-suspicious.
1923. He will leave for Rifle Tues
day morning.
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14
G. J. Duffy spread his autograph
on the Meeker register Monday.

Messrs. Harry and J. w. G. Shop
herd of the White-Bear company,
were town visitors Tuesday.
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After placing Rio Blanco county
on the industrial map Mt the Pueblo
fair Mr.. and Mrs. W. b. Salter are
home again.
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Wanted-Position

BY man and wife to take charge Of
ranch for winter. Can furnish first
class references. Address Ed. Dew
ey, Meeker. tt.
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spoutins and iuming, At A. E.
Lytle's.
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Flag creek was we'll represented in
town Saturday, the Howeys, Rigdon's
and Wilson's being the most con-
sptcuous.
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Subscribe for THE HERALD
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

Mrs. Mary Peterson departed We'd
nesday for Twin Falls, Idaho, where
she Intends spending the coming win
ter with her daughter, Mrs. H. P.
Grove. Mrs. Peterson will also visit
the Puget Sound section. Her many
friends here hope she may have an
enjoyable time.
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

Jim Hayes mingled with the town
folks Tuesday.
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

Judge Ryan accidentally slept into
. hole in his hay wagon Thursday
morning, and broke leg. Medical
and surgical aid was Immediately
summoned, and the Judge is getting
along - well rs could be expected.
1t IL hoped he will not be long con-
fined to his home.
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14
Appointments

George Ginzei Of Rsmgeiy, was ap-
pointed justice Of the peace for Justice
Precinct No. !.
F. H. 1'atro was appointed constable
la Justice Precinct No. 8.
On motion the board adjourned.
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Gil wesson, witness cert, dist court Is 6 so
james Henry, g" 8 10
J D Amick, Z" -. 500
D W Black, care Of prisoners :. ........ Is 90
The Meeker Sewer Co, xpenses ... $50 %
D Moog, services as surveyor ......... Is 90
T B Scott, postage Observation-Disclosures. e2s
Thomas Baker, services, commissioner. 30 10
H GoB, Ct 90
R c Russell, " 30 10
b Scott, clerk of the board ........... ~ 10
a.. NJ. ATTAIN M, L,,. I'd aalinnrnad
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TUESDAY, OcT. 10.

Oldland Z Co., supplies, road and poor
On motion the board adj ournee.
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. Advertised Mail Matter.

The following described mail mat
ter remains unclaimed in the post
Office at Meeker, Colorado, the week
ended October 8th, 1911, and II not
called for within two weeks will be
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14
Good fall blowing.

Tuesday was Columbus Day.
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On motion the hoard adjourned.
\. b. SCOTT, Clerk Of the Board.
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WEpNEspAY. Ocr. hi.

The hoard met pursuant 70 sdjourn.
nent. The meeting was called TO osdei
by Chairman Russell. Present Chm.
nIissio,iers Baker aud Gofi, aud Clerk r
Il, Scott,
The Meeker herald., 1911-10-14

THE MEEKER HERALD
JAMES LYTTLE. Editor 3 Proprietor
SATURDAY, OCTOBER u. 1911
Good fall blowing.
Tuesday was Columbus Day.
i'si
Quite a drop in the temperature
Tuesday.
Examine the bridges on the Meeker-
Rifle road.
A bunch OF game wardshs have
gone below.
Building operations are active all
along the line.
st. James Ladies' Guild gave a very
successful supper and social Tuesday
evening.
A large bunch Of lies cattle passed
through Tuesday enroutc. to the
railroad.
Messrs. Tom Kilduff and Robert
Reigan were caught on county court
jury Saturday.
Mr.. Parrotte, of Windemere Lodge,
spent few days In town the latter
part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Baer and daugh-
ter Ruth returned last Tuesday from
= months visit In Denver.
Landlord Ball Of the Meeker was
an outgoing passenger this morning
bound for Grand river points.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Simms are ex-
pected back from Denver tomorrow.
Mr.. Simms is spending his vacation
there.
Flag creek was we'll represented in
town Saturday, the Howeys, Rigdon's
and Wilson's being the most con-
spicuous.
After placing Rio Blanco county
on the industrial map Mt the Pueblo
fair Mr.. and Mrs. W. b. salter are
home again.
Note the date OF 8. r. Berger's next
visit, Sunday and neutrality-suspicious.
1923. He will leave for Rifle Tues
day morning.
Tom Cox's smiling presence was
seen ON our boulevards early in the
week. Tom has been alternating at
Rangely for several months past.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27
WET $4,000 ACRES
ON CRANE CREEK

Weiser, Idaho.-Of the great irri-
gatin enterprises that are retaining
thousands of acres of soil near Wei
ser, mention is especially due the
work OF the Crane Greek Irritation
company. This concern is engaged in
constructing an irrigation system that
VIII deliver water to $4,000 acres OF
land, almost Immediately adjacent to
Weiser. The water supply. taken
from the flood waters of a watershed
900 square miles in area, is conserv-
ed in reservoir oSering 5000 ares
OF land, and delivered by gravity pres
sure to the lands to be watered. The
entire project, of the greatest possi-
BILE value to Weiser, is to be COM
pleted in the spring of 1912.
Another undertaking of merit has
for its object the reclamation of 49,
900 acres in Oregon, Just across the
Snake river from Weiser, and con-
nected with it by wagon bridge.
In the mountains of Washington
9unty about Weiser are rich and vast
deposits of iron copper, lead, gold
and silver. Here is situated the great
Devils, extending somewhat brokenly
for 100 miles or more, and the field
for the operations of the Seven Devils
copper company and other mining
concerns. The richest mine in this d s.
trict is the Arkansas. from which 2nO
tons day can be taken out.
Although the acreage of bearing
orchards in the Weiser country is
comparatively small, yet It is large
enough to demonstrate beyond
doubt the entire successfulness of hor-
ttculture in this section, and large
areas of young trees are being set out
each year Climate, altitude, soil
drainage, all the conditions are fully
satisfied. All of the best varieties of
apples are grown to perfection.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27
BERGER
SAYS ABOLISH SENATE

Washington. April. PA resolution
10 abolish the L. $. senate was pre-
sented today by Congressman Berger,
socialist in the house. A constitu-
tioral amendment do ng away with
the greatest deliberative body in the
world" is the means provided in the
resolution. Berger asserts the senate
has become obstructive and many of
its members represent predatory
wealth and not the states.
The resolution recites that the sem
ate has become a useless body and
mcnaces the peoples Liberty. The
corruption of the attending election
of its members has furnished the
gravest public scandals in the his
tory of the nation. The proposed
amendment would give the house rep
resentatives all the duties now held
by the senate with tn referendum on
its provisions to be invoked on petit
tion of five per cent of the qualified
voters of three-fourths of all the
states, to be filed within ninety days
after the passage of any law.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27
MORE PUNISH
MENT FOR DRUNKENNESS

Spokane, Wash.-"Punishme for
drunkenness should be more rigor-
Gus than it is now" says J. Edward
Preuell, a prominent property own
er, in a letter to the commissioners of
Spokane, who are about to pass on an
ordinance designed to clear saloons
of box partitions, tables and hairs
and restrit the liquor traffic, adding:
THE punishment for the first con-
viction for drunkenness should be 80
days in JAIL the second time the
same individual commits the offense
1t should be six months; the third
time, two years, and the fourth time,
10 years. Disorderly persons should
be arrested on sight" There is
much opposition to the ordinance and
even the commissioners are divided
in opinion as to the advisability of
passing sub a stringent measure at
this time. However, the churhes and
several citizens leagues are urging
the commission to adopt the measure
and enforce its provisions. Members
of the Royal Arch. a liquor dealers
organ Zation, declare the new law will
eventually place the city of Spokane
n he dry" column.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27

For the purpose of investigating
the professional conduct of Attorneys
d. w. Bailey, J. B. Perry and H. l.
Watts in the famous st. Dennis-Watts
case. the executive committee of the
Umatilla Couny Bag association met
shortly before noon today and is still
in session this afternoon. President
Charles H. Carter is presiding and w.
G. + Pruitt is acting as stenograph-
CT. Up until noon the only evidence
which had been submitted We're the
napers, original complaint, motions.
affidaVits, etc, in the case, but all of
the attorneys involved as we'll as Joe
and Jerry st. Dennis, two of the four
plaintiffs in the suit, were present
and will be questioned in regard to
their connection with the case. 1t is
highly improbable that the invcstiEa-
ton will terminate before tomorrow
The case which has brought about
It's action by the association IS the
much talked of st. Dennis vs.. Watts
case in which the plaintiffs allege the
Athena attorney withheld money from
them. Later Watts secured the power
of attorney from all of the plaintiffs
and moved to dismiss the case. which
action Is declared illegal because it
was not sanctioned by the court or by
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27

Attorneys Bailey and Perry. who N
stltuted the suit. These latter attor-
neys then moved for a default on fall
ure of the defense to make answer.
This was the mixed state of affairs
when Judge Phelps called upon the
bar association to make an investtca-
ton
Attorney Watts yesterday filed af-
rdavits from the plaintiffs in the
case to the effect that Bailey and
Perry had instigated the case acs{rlFf
Watts by representing to them that.
Watts had been robbing them. and
N which they ask that Bailey and
Perry be removed as their attoruegs.
Just what attitude the bar assoc ia
ton takes in regard to the affair "
Of course unknown. but each side fras
Its supporters. one prominent aetAr-
ney stated AT noon that he siucerels
hoped that the comm ttee would yFfi
the matter TO the bottom as there ;aas
long been disposition on the pssrt
of professional men to overlook the
unethical conduct of some OF their IS
sociates. The committee will uezkg,
its report to the association uarxr
Monday, which will decide whether
the charges are to be dropped or rc-
.esrtd t. the state association
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27
COUNCIL DELAYS INSTALLING
NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Pendleton must wait for an eff
cient firm alarm system yet awhile
longer. 1t takes money to install ap-
paratus whereby the population may
know that conflagration is raging
in its midst within few minutes af-
ter the flames are discovered, and
money Is an article which the city
does not possess in abundance. In
fact the new Main street bridge, the
contract for which was just let last
week, will all but deplete the munich
pal exchequer, and therefore the
alarm system must wait upon the
completion of the bridge and the ac-
emulation Of little more of the
coin of the realm.
This was the decision reached by
the city council last night when it
refused to accept in full the report of
the fire committee which recon-
mended the purchase of new shut-off
nozles, new hose straps, new washers,
a new fire bell and fifteen box fire
alarm system. on motion of Council
man strobe and second by Council
man sharon. that part Of the report
recommending the purchase of straps,
noz2es and and washers was adopt
ed after some discussion.
Councilmen Ell and Kirkpatrick,
constituting the fire committee had
acted upon the petition of Fire Chief
Vaughan asking for a new apparatus
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27

for the hose companies and for n new
bell, and they went further on their
own initiative, deciding that the pres
ent alarm system, such as 1t is, is
miserably inefficient. Chairman Ell.
in defense of their recommendation
stated that they did not want the re-
sponsibility of the lack of fire pro-
lection to rest upon the fire commit
tee, and further he stated that the
installation of a good alarm system
would reduce the fire insurance rates
all over the city.
Mayor Murphy and the other coun-
cilmen admitted all of the conten-
tions of the committee, namely, that
the present system was bogus and
that there is crying need for a new
bell and the alarm boxes, but they
were unable to see where the city
va, 70 get $4,000 for such a purpose
1t the present time. The mayor stat
ed that fully two thirds of the taxes
has already been paid in and that 1t
will be some time before the remain
der is Forthcoming.
However, the fire committee was
somewhat appeased by the promise
that the new bell and the alarm box
2- would he given the earliest pos
sible consideration and by the mayors
year will have seen both installed if
proper economy is exercised by all of
the councilmen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27
WEST COURT Street
WILL Be IMPROVED
MANY CROSSWALKS TO
BE CONSTRUCTED
Protests Are Made by Many Resi-
dents Along Property-Harry Hart
Gets Total Sum of S155 for Work
I'm This City.

West Court street will be improv-
cd by the building OF sidewalks and
crosswalks on the north side from
the west line of Calvin street to the
east line of Ash and on the south side
from the west line of Starr to east
line of Ash, despite the protests of
number of residents who own prop
erty in the district affected. Two or
dinances ordering such improvement
were passed last night by the city
council, the cost of the sidewalks to
be assessed to the abutting property
and that OF the cross walks to be de-
frayed by the city.
Prior to the reading of the ordi-
nances, two letters of remonstrance
were read. one from Mrs. F. B. Clop-
ton and the other from Miss Ida
Boyd, both of whom own vacant lots
on West Court street. These ladies
claimed that such Improvement would
not enhance the value of their prop
erty to any extent and that the only
benefit would be derived by the
Roundup association and they sug
gested that it would be only just that
tIial dSspNiatiph anu biit WY
owns Roundup Park, assist in meeting
the expenses should the improvements
be determined upon. The letters were
referred to the street committee and
shortly afterwards the ordinances
were duly adopted.
BY the ordinance three blocks on
the north side of the street and two
on the south side will be provided
with walks and the owners are given
the option of making them wooden
or concrete. The city, which must
provide walk along the Roundup
property, will construct one of con-
crete. six feet in width, the council
deciding such one to be more eco
nomical in the end
Other Business.
Several claims were allowed by the
CONTINUED on page eighty
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27
WILL INVESTIGATE
STEPHENSOh'S ELECTION
WISCONSIN POLITICIANS
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY
Badger State Legislature Charges
That the Corrupt Practice Law Was
Violated in the Election of Senator
Stephenson.

Madison, Wis, April 27.-Charging
that the election of Senator Stephen
son was the elimination of a whole
sale bribery and other acts violating
the corrupt practice law, the state
senate judiciary committee of the
legislature today recommended the
adoption of joint resolution calling
on congress TO investigate Stephen
sons manner of election.
1t is freely predicted that when
the matter comes up tomorrow, the
resolutions will be adopted, although
Stephensons friends will make fight
incorporated in the resolution was a
demand that the United States sem
ate start prosecution against all per-
sons who are guilty of alleged corrupt
practices in connection with the cleo
ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27
MAD KING OF BAVARIA
is 80 YEARS OLD

Berlin, April 21.-In his padded
cell, where he is kept IN close con-
finement owing to mis- violent fits of
mana, Otto, King of Bavaria, the
most melancholy monarch of Europe
is today passing his sixty-third birth
day. Otto succeeded to the throne
upon the death of his brother, Lud-
wig II, in 1886. Ludwig was also
mailman, as was his father before
h II, and died a suicide. Since his
accession Otto has been ruler in
name only. Shua up in his chateauX.
his shattered mind busted with in
saHc fancies, cares nothing for af-
j.. - Of state. Prince Luitpold his
uncle, is regent and the real ruler
OF Bavaria and heir apparent to the
Kingdom. Luitpold is now in hS
nineteenth year, and the crown will
probably pass to his son, Prince Lou
is.
The eldest son of the latter, His
Royal Highness Prince Henri Luit-
pold, who may some day succeed to
,ie throne, has recently created
sensation by his determination to
,.D., Ms Maud Fay, of San Fran
,,aeo, a singer a the Munich opera
! use Nor IS this to be morgan
ic morriage, for the American girl
stood out for a regular marriage OF
II ne al ali. The prince IS so desper-
ately in love with the pretty Ameri-
can girl that he has declared that he
will. if necessary, sacrifice all his
doyal honors and kingly expectations
m rider a. we'd the girl of his choice.
Some see in this manifestation of
the madness that has so long been
trait of the Bavarian royal family.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27
President Of Packing Company
Still Refuses to Testify Be-
forelnvestig Committee
CONTEMPT CHARGES MADE
AGAINST GEORGE BENEDICT
Tildcn's Lawyers VIII Seek Habeas
Corpus to Prevent His Arrest
to Bottom the System by Which
SIush Fund Was Collected.

Springfield, April 27.-Determined
to probe TO the bottom of the system
by which the 100000 slush fund
which elected Lorimer was collected
the state senate investigating commit
tee today ordered the arrest of Ed
ward Tilden, president of the National
Packing company because he refused
to testify. An order was also given
to Lieutenant Governor Oglesby to
issue writs for contempt against
George Benedict, president Of the
Drovers' Trust & Savings company
for refusal to produce the records of
Tildfn's finances before the commit
tee investigating the Lorimer case.
Tilden's lawyers will seek habeas cor
pus TO prevent his arrest.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27
Grand Opera in .Atlanta

tlanta. GA, Apri 2i.-Music low
ers from all over Georgia and from
New Orleans, Mobile and other south
.~n cites are arriving here today for
the three-day session of metropolitan
nd opera during the latter half Of
this week. Tonight's performance
will be Puccini's Girl of the Golden
West" with Caruso. Destinn and
Amato IN the leading roles. Humper-
dinck's "Koenigskinder," with Ger
aldine Farrar, will be sung tomorrow
night. Nerdi'S "Troya,ore' will be
produced at the Saturday matinee,
and "Giaconda" on Saturday night.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27
EMPEROR WILLIAM IS
TARGET FOR SHOT

London, April 27.-An attempt to
assassinate Emperor William is re-
ported here today in a dispatch from
Corfu to the Lalziel News agency. The
dispatch says while the kaiser was
in the imperial yacht cruising off
Corfu island, three rifle bullets whis-
tied through the emperors cabin. Dis
Effected Greeks are blamed for the
attempt London reports are cur
rent that the attack was only part
of an anarchistic plot looking toward
a wholesale assassination of the reign
.ng monurrhs with an idea of making
attendance to King Georges corona
ton and throwing Europe into a tur-
moil. 1t is possible that the emper-
or's trip may be cut short as result
of the shooting.
Mrs. William Slusher and daugh-
ter Miss Edith Slusher, returned last
evening from a few days visit at the
Slushcr ranch at Nolin.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-27
MRS, INCERSOLL IDENTIFIES
JAMES M'NAMARA AS BR|CE

fense of the three suspects at Los
Angeles.
A statement that Mrs. Ingersoll has
positively identified James B. Nc
Namara as J. b. Bryce was isued this
afternoon by District Attorney Fred
ericks. Mrs. Ingersoll's Identification
he said, was complete.
Hilton said that unless something
unforeseen happened that the men
would go to trial in the ordinary way
without unnecessary delay.
Hilton said that McManigal asked
him the first thing whether he had
any redress for the columns of news
paper reports in which he, McMani-
gal, is reported to have confessed.
Hilton said McManigal denied max
ing such confession and he assert
ed that Mrs. Ingersoll in Jail today
did not talk to Mcnamara but was
(CnntfnnaA five