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The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-02-04
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OAKLAND, California, January 81.
Especial to The Advertiser)-J. G.
Hill, a motorman, has fallen heir to
nearly one hundred thousand dollars as
the result of division of property
near Kansas City. He says that he will
continue at his work until it is neces-
sary for him to 60 back to take pos
session of his share of the estate, but
that the Inheritance will make little
difference in his mode of living.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-02-04
GIVE OVERWHELMING VOTE
AGAINST HOME RULE BILL

LONDON January 3l.-(Hpecial 90
The Adyertiaer) After four days.
discussion the house Of lords rejected
ihe lrirh Homo Rule Hill hy a vote 81
f2A 10 go, Denominations arc feared.
The blll brought out the greatest num-
her of peer in several years
The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-02-04
MUNICIPAL THEkTER WITH
FREE SEATS is LATEST

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.einrlHl A. Ils AdFefiisurl a psn
n'fa' thfaiff aiih large refiiaG ~
fffr frsiH u ihs lHftsf IfagffnlYs
mHnifipai rHlfTisileg - hfnil
The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-02-04

leading criminal attorneys of the coun-
try. He represented Mrs. Anna Brad
ley who was tried for the murder of
Senator Arthur Brown, of Utah, sever
al years ago. Mrs. Bradley was ac-
quilted.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-02-04
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4 WEST POINT, Now York. 1anu. 4
r AIRY 81 (SpociaI to The Adver. \
4 tiscr)--l is reported that the
X German government, at the be. 4
X ginning of October next. will in. !
* vite thirteen students from the
X Military Academy here TO Ger. !
y many TO study for six months at 1
X the military schools at Neisse and !
x Mese and also TO pass six months =
X in the German cavalry and artil.
X lery regiments.
X The scheme is to be tried out
X for two years, it is understood,
X !
The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-02-04
GROUP.

If your children are subject to at.
tacks of group, watch for the first
fymptom, hoaTsoness. Give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy ms soon as the
child becomes hoarse and the attack
may be warded of For sale by Ben.
son, Smith & Co., Ltd, agents for Ha.
nii.-Advertisement.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-02-04
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lny Federal Wireless Telegraph
NEW YORK. January al
Especial 90 Tho Adveriiscr)
Bombnriior Wells che Enrlah
heavyweight champion aud Lu.
thcI McCnrtv have bccn match.
cd to box ten rounds in Madison
square Garden tho latter part
of March or early IN April. oc-
corline 90 cable reports from
London today.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-02-04

asked for the advice of the chairman
of the sanitary committee as TO the
condition Of the health Of the mules
which the city has arranged TO buy.
Wolters II chairman of the sanitary
committee and felt that he was being
ridiculed. Wolters also took occasion
10 critieise the newspapers. which. he
said quoted him innecumtely. VOL
tiers was finally quieted aud seemed 10
good humor when adjournment was
tnkon.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-02-04
Appropriations Passed.

ftf"fal MINOR appropriations we're
authorized hY resolution ono enlls
iof fzlaa6I, divided n- follows Main,
irnanro ~ roads in linnoluiu district.
fii9lUi Tspalr rnf lhne fi16i 10.
pairs rHH lHne. ildn} repair AHlt
lHno. tiu1f WHHlu MHnun rood
flN hQ fepalit rtulh avenue. fi100I
Another ifru sos f1r fiNIi3sa. M
YIahi uInfipnllF W fuIlNnf Qlern
aiffri construction Hofh fit1d'i n0ia
srrH flfpftH. ldlI mil. fllaiNfi
NaWH bridge i9W fll0f eiiifaHs
i0 mrridr Nfti sJflrm, fis0sN8
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27

thing 10 do. and pack up the little
soul in A steamer trunk with the
smile JUST smile, that is all. Life
demands smiles from a woman even
II She must crush their perfume from
her own heart; and she generally has
them ready.
Oh. Molly. Molly, is II for this you
came into The world. twice to give
yourself without love? What diner
ence does IL make that your arms are
strong and white II they cant Clasp
him 10 the softness and fragrance OF
your breast Why are your eyes
blue pools OF love il they are not for
his questioning and what are your
rose lips for IL they quench not MS
thirst?
Yes. know God is very tender
with woman and think He under
stands, so II sire creftt- *ers-close- 70
Him and caught nj Ills sleeve 20
steadySAerself lie would be kind 10
her until she could go on along her
own steep way Please. God. never
let him find out, for II would hure
| him TO have hurt me-
| (Continued.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Feb. 2s.-
Mrs. Fred Morris. Of No. 1922 s. Pecan
St. figured In thrilling scene, the
like OF which. perhaps, no other
mother in all history has been the
heroine
Awakened shortly after o'clock
by the choking and gasping OF her
three-year-old baby, sufferer from
Group. the mother arose and became
hysterical when her efforts TO relieve
the infant we're In vain.
Becoming desperate with fear that
her child would die, she hastily dress
ed and started for the neighbors TO
seek help. AS she stepped upon the
porch, she came face TO face with a
masked man, who was working at the
lock OF the door.
IF you make one sound will kill
you" Kissed the prowler, leveling his
pistol al the frightened mother.
MY God, do you know anything
about babies? My child is dying"
she cried out, disregardlng the threat
OF the burglar. and forgetting her own
danger.
Sure" answered the thug, 81 have
five OF my own, and came here TO
get something for them"
Then help me-" cried the frantic
woman.
The burglar. wearing his mask. and
lcarrvins his Blk revolver. rushed into
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27
GIVEN FORTUNE,
WEDDING FOLLOWS
Story Of Love and Happy Ending
of Litigation in Which Girl
Gets Estate of 100000

GARY. Ind. Feb. GA story or
love. romance and intrigue, OF the al
legged attempted kidnapping OF beaut'-
full girl, Of the winning OF fortune
despite enmity and conspiracy, had a
happy ending When the courts decided
that the fortune left by the parents OF
Miss Loretta Wilkins. a Gary girl for
merry OF Chicago. rightfully belongs
20 her. making her heir TO a fortune
estimated over 100000.
Miss wilkins parents died several
years ago. while she was attending the
Sacred Heart convent In Chicago.
eaying her u fortune In Chicago and
South Bend real estate, besides about
S60, 900 in cash. An uncle was an'
pointed executor OF the estate
\ long. bitter legal fight resulted
which has been dragging in the courts
fer four years. The court has finally
decided that Miss wilkins Is the right
fnl heir. Several attempts were iaate
70 kidnap the girl. ii is said. but she
was kept in hiding at the home OF
friends in Gary.
Miss wilkins Is twenty-five and one
OF the prettiest girls in the Steel
City" While in Gary she became ac'
uuainted with James Rodgers. a we'll
Known young man. and they became
engaged. While the case over the dis.
ruted estate was In court, Miss VIII
lins refused to marry her fance. but
since a settlement has been made,
they are to be married soon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27

the room where the child lay, gasping
Tor breath. Selling vinegar cruet,
he mixed some OF the nuid with warm
water and sugar and forced II down
the throat OF the little one. Next he
swathed the child's throat in hot
bandages, and forced 1t 10 inhale
camphor.
When the child become quiet, tho
burglar crooned It to sleep, while the
mother. with tears in her eyes, stood
beside him.
/ When the child fell asleep. tho
burglar, Without word. laid It on IL.
bed.
/ tHow can | thank YOU cried IN,
mother. You have saved her ".
I can at least give You this S. golt
piece, for | would have had to call
/ physician.
The masked stranger, took N,
/ money. walked 10 the bedside an,
dropped Il on the form OF the sleep
ing child.
III Is for her" he said,
Then he walked out into the night
Mrs. Morris reported the visit o
the burglar 10 the police. Friday
She refused TO give any description
OF the man.
"He saved my child" was all sh,
would say.
AS the old saying goes, Truth Il
surely stranger than fiction"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Feb. 27.-Will
California hang Mrs. Lillian Belle
Haskell, slayer of Frank l. Fischer"
The district attorney is going to try
hard TO put the moose around Mrs.
Haskell's neck and declares that he
will ask the jury to find her guilty or
first degree murder and then, If con-
viction is secured. that he will recon-
mend the infection of the extreme
penalty OF the law TO be hung.
Mrs. Haskell says emotional insan-
ity caused the crime.
Mrs. Haskell shot Fischer on a bus.
-iness street during the holiday sea.
SOB. She claimed that after paying
her much attention, he had forsaken
her after he had spent $1,000 Of her
money. AS a result Of her alleged
wrongs, she declares she was temper
arfiy insane.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27

Foul breath. coated tongue. dull.
throbbing headache, stomach sour
ard full Of gases, indigestion, bilious
ness aud sallow complexion, moan
that your 80 feet OF bowels are clog
eed with waste matter that these
drainage ORGANS OF the body are OBJ
structed; liver stagnant AID stomach
full OF poisonous gases. sour bile ana
undigested fermenting iocd not
properly carried on.
Most OF our Ills are caused by con-
situated bowels. We all need Taxa
tive sometimes nobody can DOUBT
that. The only question is, Which
one is the best? and that isn't a ques,
ton any more. Syrup Of Figs. being
composed entirely OF luscious iiss'
SIENNA ard aromatics. must act IN a
harmless. gentle and natural way.
Syrup OF FIGS can be constantly used
without INJURY. It's action Is The ac'
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27

Something In mo died for ever |
think. When he SPOKE 10 me like that,
He's nor like other men and there
strcn stffv other men on earth bur
him Al, the rest are just bugs or
bats or something worse. And I'm
not anything myself. There's no ex-
cuse for my living aud ! wish WASH [
so healthy and likely TO SO on doing
H. II was all over and there was
nothing lett for ME 70 live for, and
before | could stop myself ! buried
my face in my hands.
Billy asked me- 10 go with him oI
,hls awful whale hunt | sobbed ou'
10 comfort myself with the thought
hat somebody did care for me, re
s4rdless OF just how was further ETH
barrassing and complicating myself
I'm he affairs OF the two men ! had
thought ! owned and was now find'
ing ont that had 20 give up. wish
had been looking al him. for felt
him start. but he said In his big
friendly voice that is so much-and
never enough for me.
We'll, why- not you-ard Al come
along and make il family party. II
that is what suits Bill. the boss?
II men would just buy good, sharp
Kitchen knives and cut out women's
hearts in businesslike way II would
be so much kinder of them Why do
they prefer to use dull weapons that
mash the life out slowly? Everything
Is nj an end for me tonight and that
blow did IT, II was horrible cruel
thing for him TO say to me. know
now that have been in love with
John Moore longer than my honor
lets me admit and that I'll never love
anybody else. and that also have
offered myself TO him served up IN
every known enticement and have
had to- be refused at least twice a
dav for year. A widow can't say
she didn't understand what she was
doing. even TO herself, but-My hui
initiation 10 complete and the only
thing that can make me ever hold up
my head is to puzzle him by-by hap
PLY marrying Alfred Bennett--and
quick
OF course, he must suspect how /
feel about him, for two people
couldn't both be SO ignorant as not
10 see such an enormous thing as 10y
love for him is. and | was the blinc
one. But he must never. never know
that ever realized II. for he Is so
good that It would distress him.
must Just go on In my foolish way
with him until l can get away. I'll
tell him I'm sorry I WAS so indignant
tonight and say that I think 1t will
be fine for him to take my Billy away
from me with him. must smile at
the idea OF having my very soul am
putated, insist that It In the only
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27
llk1s a Bad Cough Vanish
QIickiy--ant cheapIy
- o.se1ksse, oursst CsugA Renely
- DvsP Used Family supply.
D 1n0o at Rene Saves yes -.

- hoSo- meyer used anything which
ga Of 8 bad cough and conqucrs IL
! 1nslk1y - The remedy which you mix
Z 111o With Pinex and sugar syrup.
n o1moOt instant relief, and usually
I ~ most obstinate, deep-sea.ed
- - hours. Unequaled for Group
v1ooptng-cough.
+ 49, - . special and, highly concen-
~ nmpouid Of Norway White Pine
YicA 81 guaiaool and other heal.
0lomants. A 60-ccnt hottie
p pint--a family supply--of the
1ek remedy that money can buy,
NJ 0Sing Of 81. Simply mix with
ndo SueAr Svrup or strainod
- 3 mint bottle, and il Is ready
ne sugar syrup r. easily made by
~ = p2nt 81 Rranuiated sugar with
r. ~ warm water, and stirring for
- like Pinex Cough Syrup.
-. and r. prompt, safe remedy
- youuR. Stimulates the appc
81( Il sIiRhtiy laxatiye--both good
a handy household medicine
oSne0oeo, eethmas broncbitis. etc.
Gsuolly elective Tor incipient lunl
- eoten bccn initiated. but
1or(ully, for nothing else vii
~ ooum foGolt8 The genuine Il
- Gfvo obsolute eotisfactior
16(rSlD1. Your druGgist hal
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27
Lots of New Blood in
Miles Theater This Week

It's a rather distinguished group OF
actor folk that is assembled in the
Miles theater, this week. On the bill
are two persons OF noble birth. a
Hungarian count and a French coun'
tess: a blood relative OF famous
governor. Hadley, of Missouri, and a
descendant in direct line OF one or
Americas foremost statesmen.
! Count de Massey, who is In Harry
Burgers musical comedy, The Cab
aret Barber shop" Is a scion OF one
| OF IIungary's best known noble
, families and his brother is the pres
ent lord mayor OF Budapest. The
: French countess appears on rhe Dffi
simply as la Feydia. and her Offering
is a series OF historic scenes In which
she poses as the central figure. There
Is an air o. mystery about la Feydia,
for she Is not inclined 10 discuss her
private aifsifs-aH keeps close to her
dressing room.
| L. T.. Beach. leading man In Hiss
MDrtimer's company. playing The
Arrival OF Betty" is first cousin OF
Gov. Hadley, who has made q record
as chief executive OF the show me-
state. Mr.. Beach naturally has great
admiration for his distinguished rela
tive and believes there are greater
honors in store for him.
Ralph Jewell, OF the whistling team
OF Jewell and Jordan. is a great
grandson of John c. Calhoun, the Wiz
girlia statesman who figured con
spicuously In the earlier history o
the republic.
And now look what the famil!
has come to-" sail young jewell
jocularly. Here am I, whistling 70
living. But, any way, I'm gettinI
three squares day and thus IA
have managed 10 keep out OF jail. 81
I should worry.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27

the world-for the situa ion--a per
feet feed ef inirtl-He sat down IN
his chair and shook all over with his
-trrutti iris-i harris until Tav-tears
creep through his ipgers. had
Gained down so suddenly that | was
about 10 begin 10 cry in 1000 earnest
when he wiped his eyes and said with
a low laugh in his throat:
The case ia yours, Molly. settled
out OF court, and the 'possession'nine
points-of.the-law clause works in
some cases for woman against a
man. Generally speaking. anyway,
the pup belongs TO the nan who car
whistle him down and you can whist,
Bill from me any day I'm just his
father and what think or want
doesn't matter. You had better take
him and keep him"
Il intend to-" l answered haughtily
uncertain as TO whether | had better
give in and be agreeable or stay pre-
pared TO cry in case thsre WAS FUR
Their argument. But suddenly
strange difhdence came into his eyes
and he looked away from me as hs
said In queer hesitat!ng- words:-
You see, Mrs. Molly. ! thought
from now on your life wouldn't have
exactly a place for Bill. Have you
considered that you have trained him
to demand you all the time and all OF
you? How would you manage Bill
and-and other claims"
| And II there ia a contagious thing
in this world IL is EN- barrassment.
never felt anything worse in all my
life than the shame that swept over
me in great hot wave when that
look came into his eyes and made me
realize just exactly what | had been
saying TO him, about what. and how
| had said il. | stood perfectly still
shook all over like leaf and won
dered II would ever be able 10 raise
my eyes from the ground. A dizzy
nauseated feeling for myself rose up
in me against myself and was just
about to turn on my heels and leave
him, | hoped for ever. when he came
over and laid his hand on my shout
der.
Molly" he said in q voice that
might have come down from heaven
on dove wings, 'you can't for a mo-
ment feel or think that | don't realize
and appreciate what you have been
70 the motherless little chap, and for
life | am yours at command. as he Is.
really thought 1t would be relief
to you to have him taken away from
you Just a little while right now, and
still think it Is best; but not unless
you consent. You shall have him
back whenever you are ready for him.
and at all times both he and are al
80 kA 49, -
No gdoms. Just think the matter
over, won't you, and decide what you
want me to DOR
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27
CLEANSE YOUR LIVER AND BOWELS
WITH DELICIOUS "SyRUP OF Figs
Removes the Bile Gases and Coggedup Waste without
(;ripe or Nassau No Headache, Indigestion, Con.
stipation Biousness or Coated Tongue

ton OF fruit-of eating coarse food
of taking exercise. II 10 true and
effective liver and bowel cleanser and
regulator.
Most folks dread physic--thsy
shrinl; from the taste and after Of
fects. Syrup OF Figs IL delicious, and
besides. you don't realize you have
taken anything until morning. when
all the clogged up waste OF the sys-
tenn Is gently but thoroughly moved
on and out OF the bowels without grip
Ing or weakness.
Ask your druggist for the full name.
Syrup OF Figs and Elixir OF SIENNA"
This is the old reliable and only
genuine Refuse, with contempt. any
other Fig Syrup recommended as
good They are limitations meant to
deceive you. Read the label careful.
ly and look for the name California
Fig Syrup ComDAny.-Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27
DEATH is VISITOR TO
AGED PAIR SAME DAY

DANBURY, Conn. Feb. 27.-Arel
three weeks illness. Mrs. John Smith
aged "A, of this city. realized shortly
before last midnight that /she was
dying and called to her husband. 81
years old. who was lying Ill in the
next room:
We have been together 80 long
John. | don't think we can be separat
ed long by death"
mo. Julia, l think it will be simply
q matter OF hours" he replied.
A few minutes later Mrs. Smith
died, and at 3 o'clock this morning
death claimed her husband. He had
congestion OF the lungs. They had
been married &c years. He was q
landscape artist.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27
OFFERS REWARD OF SIS
FOR MISSING SPOUSE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-7-Missins
hrsbs nds from Minneapolis are quoted
at see. This price was fxed by Mrs
Albert l. Getchell In letter TO the
police asking for information as to
the whereabouts Of her stray spouse.
Mrs Getchcll said that her husband
hal done no wrong whatsoever" and
ns q means os Identification added that
he had "a dimp,e enNhfs chin" The
/ pClcc are making a search or the
I hotels and bourdiuE houses for the
4 elusive Mr. Gstchell.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27
"pike." for Army Officers.

LEAVENwoRTII. ken Feb. 81
For the FIRST time In the history OF
Fort l.eavenworth. officers arc 20 use
bicycles as mounts. The duarternas-
tor today was instructed 10 provide
prison orncers with oicycIes. 10 De
used by the officer OF the uay and the
officer or the guard
The order caused some little concern
at the post rs there are many officers
who have never been astrldc OF a
wheel
Each officer OF Tho post IN required
to do duty as officer OF the guard or
officer OF the day ever nineteen days.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27

Los ANGELES. Cal, Feb. S'.-Mrs
II, y. Rea. OF Needles. Cal. who sued
Or. Charles A. Sherard for $50, 900 dam
ages and Yves In turn made defendant
ia suit for 3136 medical fees. ended
the litigation by paying the doctor 81.
tho amount OF damages awarded him
by n jury in the superior court.
The original complaint alleged that
the physician had diagnosed Mrs. Rea's
illness as tuberculosis, whereas she
WAS suffering from hay fever. and that
-tha-,Hefry- UvJr the doctors verdict
caused her hair to turn gray
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-02-27
Dog Dies SAVING Master.

LAWRENCEBURG. Ind, Feb. -
Old Grover. a large st. Bernard dog
Lclonglng 10 Nose ID. Hayes. died from
injuries received when II was gored by
-yleious-eow that -he-preysnted- from
attacking his master.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-01
Gave Voaue 70 War TOYS.

One result of the Balkan conflict
was boom IN sanguinary toys for
Christmas soldiers. cannon. military
aeroplanes and SO forth. War and
bloodshed seem always to have react.
ed on the nursery In 1898. for in
stance. the German child was hum
ored with q toy guillotlne for Christ
mas. and Goethe wrote to his mother
at Frankfort, asking her to send one
OF these little instruments for boy
friend. Nine. Goethe was indignant
Dear son" she wrote. II have only
enc desire. aud that is 70 give you
pleasure / will execute any com
mand. but buy such an Infamous ma
chine Of slaughter ] will not In any
circumstances. II | could | would ar
rest the makers and burn such toys
by the exeeutioner"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-01
PAINTER WANTS NO FRIENDS
Great French Artist Llyes AloHa and
Cares for Nothing but tha
Work rte Lovea

Dosau who, by many. IL held 20 be
the ereateat 81 French painters of e.
day- hia painting Les nanseuaes 4 "a
nane has sold for $4,000 francs
tss7 000l4-iH most singular man, an
anchoret III ars. living apart from all
she world When journalist is
mery enough @ Be admitted to hts
atelier In the Rue Victor Massei7 says
Isa cri do Paris. ne viii BE- met by
pegaa. seated his white head leaning
upon hia hand What do you want
with ma2 Oh to talk about painting
oh no, monsieur, those who paint the
real workers. never talk about IT.
Painting Ii low.voieed prayer Paint.
Ing II talked about IN cmnihusea, or
ia salons, or among simpletons. You
are not In tho house Of simnleton,
monsieur Good day am very
sorry He never shows hts pic.
turea One sees them only at tha
dealers or at some great sale He has
only one friend. the great sculptor
Rartholome, He had two but Henri
Rouart il dead. He has but one adora-
tion, Mossieu ingres He buys the
least sketch or hts pencil He exc
crates The republic. This painter. per
haps the greatest Of the day II not
decorated He tossed the cross In the
fare Of the minister who offered # to
him. Quite recently one OF hts rela.
tives received the red ribbon. "The
hl&ckguardi" cried negas, mover lot
him put foot In my houselA
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-01

Armed with alingshot, Patrolman
Spivey with ba delegated tonight 20
break up gangs of fighting cats Re
ports over the telephone and letters
to acting Chief slower have DENOUNCED
the Felines As sleep robbers and gen
eral nuisanees, and because the police
have no authority to shoot the ami
mails the war gear OF childhood will
be brought into play Splvey made
quite a record two years ago when on
fashionable residence beat on the
east side There nightly yowlings were
followed By reports 10 the police.
Spivey decided to clean up his beat
without help and made slingshot,
armlng himself with buckshot The
beat was soon clean. for Spiyay was
an expert marksman. Portland Ore
gonian.