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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
PO|NDEXTER
FAR AHEAD
IN TACOMA

U. S. Senator Miles Poindexter
is piling up bigger lead for re-
nomination every hour, returns
from all over the state show.
In first choice votes alone he
has a lead of at least 10000.
viii Il. Humphrey has been de-
cisively defeated. In first and
second choice votes, Poindexter
leads him by nearly $4,000, it
is estimated.
Bryan is nowhere on first
choice, but has heavy second
choice vote.
When Tacoma and Pierce coun-
ty threw Humphrey into the dis
card by a big majority, landing
him in third place, and Seattle
and King county, Humphreys
stamping ground, turned him
down, the republican bosses threw
up their hands.
Returns from 118 out of
1871 Tacoma city precincts
show that POindexter leads
Humphrey by more than
1877 first choice votes alone.
Poindexter has received more
than 40 per cent of the total vote
cast in the state for senator and
the second choice votes will not
be considered.
For governor, Henry Mcbride
has piled up a safe lead over
Hartley, with Sutton running
third. McNeely carried Pierce
county by big margin.
Hart has won the nomination
for lieutenant governor by clear
majority over Davis.
Each additional precinct from
this district shows that Albert
Johnson has won decisive VIC
tory over Fawcett for congress.
In the Seattle district Miller
has won the nomination for con-.
gress over w. N. Whitney, the
bosses candidate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14

NJ. Karshner. 10Th. and Wilburn
Fairchild, 2Sth.
In the 36th representative dis
trict Guy e. Kelly has safe lead
and Peterson and Heinly are run
ming close race for the remain
ing place. Hiram Il. Washburn
and George w. Thompson are APP
parently the nominees in the 3Stb
representative, with Claude A.
Young and ]. II. Wylie safely
landed in the seth.
Practically complete returns
from the 25th legislative district
indicate that w. M. Karshner is
nominated. He has 3,425 votes
as against 3,027 for G. Dove Nc
Questen.
George p. Chapman, who has
been elevator boy in the court
house for four years, furnished a
surprise when he ran away from
field of eight candidates for
Tacoma constable, understanding
his nearest rival two to one.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
.0riner
a Loser

NohHtU bcubtu WIEtp
CHICAGO, Sept. 14.-Former
U. s. Senator William Lorimer
has fallen down in his comeback
race for congress, incomplete re-
turns from yesterdays state pri-
mary showing he has lost to Ar
thur w. Fulton in the Sixth dis
trict by 1000 votes.
James r. Mann, republican
leader, swamped his preacher OPP
ponent, Rev. M. p. Boynton, in
the Second congressional district
by a plurality OF $1,000.
In the gubernatorial race, Gov
ernor Dunno, democrat, and Col.
Frank o. Louden, republican.
were easy winners.
DUNES landslide vote has
swept the entire statehouse ticket
to victory with the possible excep-
ton of Lieutenant Governor
O'Hara, who is running behind
Henry w. Huffman, the Sullivan
candidate. IS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
Enterprise Association

Newspaper Enterprise Association
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sept. IA.
Because the noses of American
farmers are more sensitive than
those of Russian and Irish peas
ants, the United States has had no
linen industry.
But American commercial gen.
ius, out of respect to sensitive OIL
factory organs, has solved the
problem in another way-and
THERE is GOING TO BE an
American linen industry!
Linen is made from flax. which
the botanists call an "inner-bark"
fiber plant.
Between the outer skin ON the
stem and the woody inner pith is
found the commercially useful
flax fiber.
Before this is ready for the
mill, the plants must not only be
harvested, the seed removed and
the straw dried, but process
known as "retting," which is a
polite way of saying, "rotting."
must take place.
In Europe the flax farmer rets
his plants by putting bundles of
flax straw on end in pools dug
to the correct depth, and keeping
them covered with water from
seven to 10 days.
In Ireland, where this method
Is mitch used, the stencil from
these retting pools covers the
country for miles around.
When the process is complete,
the men must wade waist deep in
these fetid pools and lift out the
Shiny mass of straw.
American farmers won't do
this kind Of work.
So flax in the United
States Is raised almost who'll
ly for flax-secd, or linseed
oil.
Now, however, at least two
companies in the United States
have perfected chemical proc
ess which works. The Northern
Flax Fiber Co. OF Great Falls,
Mont. is one, and the United
States Linen Co. Of BeIoit. Wis.
another.
These companies are making
contracts with farmers to grow
fiber-bearing flax. at a guaranteed
income to the farmer Of SIS AM
acre.
The European war has already
curtailed the available supply Of
flax fiber from abroad. The
United States In normal years inn
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
HARRY NJ. SMITH new Chief OF POLICE
Bertillion Man Will
Replace Fackler AS
Department Head
In Next Few DAYS.

Harry Nj. Smith, Bertiilion
officer In the police depart
mcnt. will become chief Of
police within the next few
days, IL was learned today
from authoritative sources.
Capt. William Faekler, who
has been acting chief, will retain
his civil service standing In the
department, and will he assigned
to some new duty by the incom-
ing chief.
For nearly year Tacoma has
been without chief of police.
A. p. LOOMS. former chief,
went out of office last fall when
the council decided, for reasons
of economy, to abolish the posi-
ton.
Change Long Planned.
He was succeeded by ID. o.
Smith as acting head of the de-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
TAFT AND ROOT TO
SPEAK FOR HUGHES
tunltea Pres. I.en.ea wIrcl

y (United Press Iensed wirc)
NEW YORK. Sept. / Form
err President William Howard
Taft will take the stump for a
series of speeches in support of
Charles e. Hughes In October.
1t is believed the former presi-
dent will spend some time in
Ohio.
Former Senator Elihu Root
will join the Hughes speaking
forces in October, making a swing
through New York state.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
LASTING, DURABLE
PEACE ASSURED, is
BRANDS BELIEF


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PARIS, Sept. IA lasting
and sdnrable peace, imposed by an
alliedvictory has been insured by
the Tentonic powers being up en-
tirely on the defensive, Premier
BRAND declared today in review
ing before the chamber Of depu-
ties war developments since the
last session. 49,
The Intervention of Rumania
and Jtaly's declaration of war
against Germany have completed
the solidarity of action of the al
lies, = said he.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
AVIATOR DIES IN
FLIGHT AT FAIR

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FREDERICKSBURG, T e X,
Sept. 14.-Jack Miller of Gle
burne, Texas, an aviator, is dead
today as the result of injuries
sustained when his aeroplane fell
10 feet during a flight at the
county fair here late yesterday.
Miller made the flight under pro-
test because of the high winds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
GREEK TROOPS
JOIN CERM AN S

(Unlted Press Leased Wire)
BERLIN, Sept. 14.-(Via
wireless to Sayville. 1.-The
fourth Greek army corps
with headquarters Mt the port
of Kavala has been placed in
the hands of the Germans by
Its commander and the troops
will be transported to Ger
many, IL was officially an
nOunced here today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
RUSSIA TO OBTAIN
TURKISH CAPITAL

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. IA
II the allies overthrow the CEN
trail powers, Constantinople will
become the possession of Russia,
an agreement to. this effect hav-
ink been signed by the entente
rulers, according to NJ. M. Itchas,
member Of the Russian duma.
who IS here today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
Sub Said to
Be On Tyne

United Press Leased WireD
GALVESTON, Tex, Sept.
1O.-The German submarine
merchant Bremen has been
captured and is tied up In the
River Tyne. according to the
captain of British mfrchant
steamer that arrived Iiere to-
day from England.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
BURDEN

Fl CUnited Press Lensed wire)
NEW LONDON. Conn.,, Sept
14.-Steps to relieve any unfair
burdens In Mexican taxation of
foreign-owned property appeared
likely to result from the confer
ence today between American and
Mexican commissioner here.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
OFFICIAL REPORT
SAYS VILLAS STILL
NEAR SANTA CLARA

UNITED Press Leased Wire.)
Ell PASO, Tex, Sept. IA. -
Gen. Gonzales, Carranzista COM
mander at Juarez. today an
nounced officially that Villa is
still in the Santa Clara region,
where he has been seen PERSONAL
ly by poems, but is showing no dis
position to fight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
Speeding Up
For Wilson

ASBURY PARK, N. j., Sept.
President Wilson today is
sued "speed-up" orders to his
party leaders.
There was distinct air of opti-
mism about today's conference.
Reports from leaders in WASH
ington and Utah predicted demo-
cratic victories in those states.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
FIRE AT HARMoN's

An automatic sprinkling sys-
tenn in the furniture factory of
+. s. Harmon & Co., 21st and
Pacific probably saved the build
ing from serious damage Thurs
day night when fire broke out in
rubbish near the boiler rooms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
MAJ. FIELD
AT CAM P

Mai. p. C. Field OF Calexico,
U. s. medical inspection officer,
has arrived in Tacoma and is at
American lake Thursday.
1t has been the understanding
at the camp that mastering out
would begin Immediately on his
arrival. -
Mai. Field, his wife and child,
are registered at the Tacoma no.
tel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
T. II. Is PLEASED
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14.--Col.
Roosevelt today sent the follow
ing telegram of congratulation to
Senator Miles Poindexter of
Washington:
"Heartiest congratulations on
your splendid victory This, Hir-
am Johnson's success in Califor-
MIA and the results in Maine, are
certainly good omens."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
DIG UP PAST OF
WARREN BILLINGS

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. IL
The shadow OF Warren X. Bill
ings' past fell across the court
room of Superior Judge Dunno
today.
That Billings and Thomas
Mooney. another accused man,
have for four years conspired In
dynamiting, is what the district
attorneys office hopes to show.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
voteNewLoan

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PARIS, Sept. 14.-Following
Premier Brands speech outlining
the military situation, the cham
Der passed the new war loan ask
ed by the government without q
dissenting vote.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
Talk O the Times
! Greetings, have you seen
the valley fair?
GOT THERE AT LAST

A certain Tacoma paper in sue
cessive editions covering the cleo
ton returns carried these head
lines:
First, Humphrey Takes Lead"
Second, Bryan Takes Squirt"
Third, Mcbride and Poindex-
far
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
u. S. Dew ELOPING
LINEN INDUSTRY
The European war brought q

(The European war brought q
shortage i'm the United States Of
many manufactures which hither-
to had been imported. Americans
Immediately set TO work to REM
edy the lack-with striking sue
cess. This Is the first Of series
OF articles showing that america
can! ''-EditOr.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
Beach Vessel
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ASTORIA, Ore. Sept. H.
Leaking badly, the steam schoon-
er o. M. Clark was beached today
at Pancake Point near Westport
on the Columbia river The YES.
sci crashed into the south jettN
while entering the river ''last
night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14

The candidates who have
been complaining because the
partisan press wouldn't give
them a square deal ought to
be fully consoled. For look
what the people did to the
partisan press candidates!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
WHEAT MARKET sTRONG

" CHICAGO. Sept. 14.-Good
commission buying strengthened
the wheat market Thursday. Sep
TENDER closed up above a high
opening 1 v at Isl X; December
up Y at 152h, and May down
X at 152 ~.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
FLASHES
UNITED Pres. Lenscd Mirel

(Unttf0 PrcHs LGOhc0 WlFeD
FRESNO, Cal.-His two little
daughters were sold in open court
Thursday by Cars Youell to Mrs.
M. j. Christie in payment of a
$400 debt. She agreed not to
prosecute him for failure~to pro-
vide and then adopted the chill
dren.
REDWOOD CITY, Cal.-Re-
corder Albert Meyer, town mag
istrate, who has been sentencing
auto speeders for six years, was
sentenced by a justice of the
peace to serve one day in jail for
speeding.
NORFOLK, Na.-With oil Leak
ing from five of her tanks into
the bilge; with bike valves chok-
ed; and fire extinguished to pre-
vent an explosion, the Norwegian
tanker Keckoria, listing badly, is
anchored off Craney island await
ing orders from the owners
LONDON, Sept. IA wireless
dispatch from Rome today re-
peated the report that the Bull
garians have evacuated the Black
Sea port of Varna and added that
the Russians have cleared the
port of enemy submarines and
torpedo boats.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
Flour Up 20c

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. ID
Patent flour advanced 20 cents .
barrel in the Portland market to-
day. maing the rate $500 for
standard brands.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14

Prosressivism may be receding,
as the standpatters claim, but the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14

Tip to Hughes: Charge
those forest fires to Wilson!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14

TOO MANY OF OUR COMING
YOUNG MEN START WITH A
HANDICAP.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14

Judge Hughes is rapidly
boiling down all campaign is
sues to this vital question:
Can pOpgun fire broad
sideT'
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-14
returns on Hi Johnson, LaFollette
and Poindexter don't indicate it.
Remember: Oysters!

THE TRUTH ABOUT SOME
PUBLIC FIGURES is NEVER
KNOWN UNTIL THEY ACQUIRE
A MONUMENT AND THEN 1T
is SELDOM FOUND ON THE
MONUMENT.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20
E. Mathcson Gets Letter
 About Stikine Trail

if it is no, I will lat you know al once."
 A paragraph taken from the let ter from the War Office to Mir. Wickersham, that is of interest on the subject is, "and in reply, to inform you tlat these reports have not yet been received from the district engineers office, it cannot be stated definitely at this time when they may be expected. but the Chief of Engineers had been requested to notify you upon their receipt in his office.
 An engineer from the engineers office of the department at Seattle was in Wrangell last summer and made a preliminary investigation of the survey and ie is thought hy many that his report or the matter will be favora ble.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20

Owinesto the fact that matters seemed to be progressing rather slowly in regard to the Dry Strait survey. MT. F, MAtheson. who has the matter in charge, recently wrote to Delegate Wickersham re- garding the affair and received a reply in answer which states, On December Sth ] wrote to the Sec re,ary of War asking about the re- port of the Engineer on the matter of the Dry Strait improvement and on the 1Ath he wrote me saying that he had not yet received 1t from the District Engineers Office.
 l send you herewith copy of his letter and shall watch this matter as carefully as ] can. and get the report and have it printed and send a copy, I will introduce a bill tor the work ii the report is favorable,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20
NoHee To Too==2ayers

Notlcs is her -oy given that the Municipal Tax Roll o1 the Town of Wrangell Alaska. for the year 1913, is now in ny possession, and that the said tas is now due.
 The said taxos may be paid ard the amounts du will be received at my office, on Front Street, Wran- gell. Alaska, on aad after the date of this notice.
 AllMunlcips Taxes for the Year 1915 that are unpaid on December 27th of the sai year become then delinquent, anu the; eafter penalty of five per cen will be added.
 Given under my hand and seal this 2nd day ct November 1915.
 F. Maj leson,
 TOWN TREASURER.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20

Fragments of conversation drftcd In from the billiard room. where the husband and his friends were enjoying their cigars II called" said the hus band happily, land when it came to Il showdown as to who was the winner. why. the other fellow simply didn't have chance. And so l stretched out my hands and gathered in that which really gave me my start. think that did better that night than any man in our crowd has ever done. Ah. what hand l held! always recall tbat night with thrills of pleasure.
 The young wife slipped away. her face dyed with a deep pink. "Ihe old dear is telling MT. Blinker how he cu! out Freddy Banker and made ne .say Yes" sllu whispered to herselt "Isn't he just perfect" Puck
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20
A. 3. Lod5e Take Candidates
 Over The Trail

The local lodge of Arctic Broth erhood seems to be making fast strides towards a large order. At the meeting List Wednesday even- ing five new members were taken over the trail. They were Dick Howard, Pete Behrs, James Ii. Hall. Ed. Lynch, and James N. Nolan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20
Power of Signal Lights.

In tests cf ui. lamps as weather sig. nais at night reported by q. lshida from the Japanese meteorological sta tion at Hamadn. it has been found that the light of fiat wicks is much brighter 8t distance than that of round wicks and that tue range of red lights Is about double tbat of green; The latter became practically invisible at two miles, while rcl lights were still bright at three niles.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add 1 oz. Bay Rum. a small box of Barbo Compound' and A OF. of glycerine. Appiy 10 the nair syyi,s a week until it becomes the desired shade. Any druggist can put this up or ; you can mix 1t at home at very little cost. Full directions for making and use come m each box of Barbo Compound. It will gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair. and removes dandruff. It is excel lent for falling hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy. It will not color the IoaIp. is not sticky or greasy. and does not rab o&s n
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20
Rational F3rest Timber For Sale

Sealed bic will be received by the
 forest Supervisor, Ketchikan. Alaska,
 mp to and including January p, 1916, for a tract of timber located on the north shore of Traitors Cove beginning at l3l deg. B min. w. longitude thence extending along the shore in q westerly direction distance of two miles, and extending back from the shore dis tance of $500 feet, estimatedto contain 100, 900 feet B. NJ. spruce, Red cedar and Western hemlock saw timber, also q tract of tin OCT located on the north shore of Trs tors Cove beginning at l3l deg. fl m.a. W. longitude thence
 attending along the shore in an east
 .rly direction for distance of two miles, and e. ,nding back from shore q distance of , Q feet. estimated to con- tain 70O 0OOfe tB. NJ. Spruce, Red cedar and Western lemlock saw timber, more or less. No bid Of less than Sl.0O per
 NJ. it. N. NJ. for spruce and red cedar
 and soc per IT. fl. B. NJ. for hemlock
 saw timberw' be considered. Derosit with bid $500 70. The right to reject any and all ids is reserved. Before bids are sr ,nitted full information concerning Q timber, conditions of sale. and tn submission of bids should
 be obtainedi oln the Forest Supervisor, Ketchikan, A asEa.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20
Notiee

The person who took the top from my stove On the morning ot the fire at my house is known and unless he returns same al once he will be prosecuted.
 Signel,
 CuAs. BRYANT,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20

The Wrangvll Orchestra gave a good time dance at the Rink last Saturday evening. Only one in- cident marred the enjoyment ot the evening and that was caused by Mrs. Richmond, the piano player. becoming sick and was forced to go home. Her place was filled by Miss Eleanore Lynch who delgh, fully entertained the dancers the remainder of the evening.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20

The Spokane is due from the south Friday.
 The Northwestern is due south boun d Monday,
 Mayor J. G. Grant is a Ia grippe sufferer this week.
 The Jefferson Is due from the south Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. Arthur Leonard is expect ed home On the Jefferson.
 Arthur Leonard will be pas. senger for Calder on the Dan.
 Chas. Follansbee IS making a business trip to Petersburg thls Week.
 The theme of the sermon at St. Philips Church next Sunday even- ing is Preparedness. ''
 The Uncle Dan leaves for the West Coast after the arrival of the mali on tue Jefferson.
 Fred Leonard, of the Wrangell Laundry, made business trip to P etersburg the first of the week.
 Lost-A fine dressed chicken, fully cooked, reward ii returned m good condition to Louis Olson.
 The Uncle Dan made a trip to PetersbuFg the first oi the week to take a party of stranded drumers to that city.
 MT. and Mrs. Hart. from the garnet ledge, are spending a few days in towa this week visiting with their daughter here.
 MT. Elmer Carl trom was Very pleasantly surprised last Friday evening when party of his friends gathered at his home. The occas- ion was his birthday. The even- ing was spent in playing cards and having a general good tlme-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20
Lost

: t;epuipe pink coral s4i, .xc
 brooeh-pendant.
 Size about I 1-4 inch hy a-4 ined. Chased gold mounting. :, ''t,p't- able reward will be psr, U 4o T. Notify Wrapgeji Sent'rr..
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20
Wants 10
 Go After
 The Mexicans

Washington. Jan. 1S-Senator William Borab, of Idaho, yester- day demanded immediate interven- tion in Mexico as the only solution to our problem.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-01-20
Montenegro Peace llesotatioa
 Declared C..

Washington, Jan. 2o-1t is re- ported here that all peace negota- tions between Montenegro and Austra Hungary have been can c He'd.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-10

CONTINUED From First Page1
in cell No. on the left side. William
b. Kepford was the keeper in charge
last night. He goes off duty at 6 in
the morning. AS was his custom, he
called the TRUSTEES at 5:45. Both
Headrick and Howard, who worked
in the bakeshop, and helped to get
breakfast were the first to respond,
Headrick started to cut bread and
Howard was busy about his usual
tasks.
Watchman Kepford left the bakery,
which Is in the basement of the Jail
TO look after two of the prisoners who
had not turned up. On his return he
missed Howard and Headrick, but did
not think anything of their absence,
as he supposed they had gone to the
supply room for bread and other food
When five minutes elapsed and they
were still missing he started an in
vestigation.
A door leading from the bakery to
a small store room was open, the lock
had been broken. Another door open
ing into the coal bin was also found
open. 1t was locked on the inside.
The iron doors leading from the coal
bin to Court street were also open.
One door opens into the street, and
the other to the inside of the coal bin
Both are locked with Yale locks. The
locks were broken completely off and
in barrel below the doors. which