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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
ST. AlbANS WAR RALLY
James HARNESS. and Beatrice Forbes
Robertson Hale Addressed Audience
That Fills the City Hall

st. Adams, May 5.-An audience that
filled the city hall last evening was stirred
as perhaps it has not been stirred before
in all the splendid war rallies which have
been held here since the outbreak of the
big war. The speakers were Mrs. Beatrice
Forbes Robertson Hale. the noted Eng
lish actress, and the Hon. James Hartness
of Springfield. federal food administrator
for Vermont and a member of the United
States aircraft commission.
Mr.. Hardness. who has Just returned
from England and France. where he has
been for several weeks in conference with
French and British flying machine con-
structors, told about the crossing Of the
Atlantic. of air raids on Paris and London
of which he has first hand knowledge as
instead OF seeking shelter on those oc-
casions. as is the custom. he went ou. On
tho streets in order to make a study Of
them. He was in Paris on the first day
of the Smelling from the long-range gun.
He also spoke briefly on food conserva-
ton.
Mrs. Hale spoke Of the conservation OF
food as the most vital thing the civilian
in America could do to help the boys lover
there" saying that it was difficult be-
cause 1t seemed so small. She recounted
some Of the horrors Of the war of which
she had been told by the English COM
mission sent across the water to make n
study of the situation although she dwet
briefly on this phase.
Mrs Hale was secured by the federal
food administration Of Vermont through
tn activity of the United States federal
food administration and the courtesy of the
British government The impression she
made on the audience was deep. She had
the message to give and her dramatic
ability contributed in no small degree in
getting 1t to the audience.
Roswell NJ. Austin, food administrator
for Franklin county. presided and seated
on the stage also were James P. Taylor
Of Burlington. secretary Of the Greater
Vermont association, and Walter j.
Brean local food administrator. Feltons
orchestra furnished music.
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BURLINGTON MAN
KILLED IN ACTION
Corporal Paul r. Granfield, How.
ever, Had Only Brief Resi-.
dence In This City

Corporal Paul r. Granfeld mentioned
In Sundays casualty list from France az
of Burlington, VT, is a st. Adams boy, but
has lived in this city. His widowed moth.
or and sister. the latter a waitress at fio-
tel Vermont. lived in this city last sum-
mcr. Granfield enlisted in the machine
gun company of the list infantry. We're
mont National Guard when this country
entered the war and went with his regi-
ment to Westfeld, Mass. The machine
gun company was made up mostly of st.
Adams men. Grandfed was q years Of
age and unmarried.
Washington. May 5.-Tho casulty list
to-day contained 119 names, divided as
follows: Killed in action ten; died Of
wounds one; died of accident two; died
of disease one; died of other causes two:
missing in action ten: wounded severely
26; wounded slightly 81.
Six officers were named. including Col.
Richard II. Grifhths Of the national
army, who was killed by shell as he
emerged from a dug-ou on the front in
Picardy several days ago. Major Hr-
man +. Ross. Danville. ILL.,. was wounded
severely, and Lieutenants Frederick c.
Abbott, St. Louis, Mo-. Frederick L.
Gregory. Caribou, Me; James C. Mccoy,
flerre, .. H.. ana JOnn T.. smith, FOnd
Du Lac. Wis. were wounded slightly.
The list includes the following men
from New England:
Killed in action: Sergt. Frank Ahner.
Stamford. Conn; Corp Paul r. Gran
field. Burlington, VT; Privates eek
Borus, Middletown, Conn; John P. Darcy,
New Haven, Conn: William ]. Klinge-
biel, New Haven, Conn.,; John E. Liley.
New Haven, Conn.
Died of other causes: Privates Robert 3.
Remington. Hamden, Conn
Missing in action: Prvates Filippo
Daniels. Lynn, Mass: Albert L. Hall,
Worcester. Mass; Alfred E. LaFountaine,
Athol, Mass; Joseph R. Liberty, Bridge.
Mass; Patrick F. Meehan, Springfield,
Mass.
The wounded slightly included: Fred
erck L. Gregory, Caribou. Maine.
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~. spite 60 thc fact taa. commerce
non. comes nearly two months earlier
.naa usual. no Better day could have
been Sskei fur THAI that on which the
oiE.s Of 1919 ~ .h@ University Of Vermont
b.lc Its eiaus Gay exercises 1t was
worm enough AZ thai no Etn sh!vered.
bu. 4 silant sr-se ke.,. TIE eiass com
toTtaoln ~ they A.>1tSo W thor olaAs
Nail: at nine 0oieox SATURDAY -n0sn,rg.
TAa ricsa me. At :h- til.Mgs library
laG then walled 70 .Er gy,,uAsiun,.
where they called on MAJOR Ls,nnass,sss
Vrom there they went .r the tnind Of
jean !. w. Votey. then &hay oai,uc on
;r-of. q. g. Groat, Dean q. Il. PstsirA
Frc. 9. z. Bassett. Prof 8 y. Ens-'
son. Prof 4. n. Myrick, r,'i. Edward
s,oh:ason. DsAn II. e. T'inkran:. Comp.
trader G. w. Bailey. Dean J. T.. Hills.
Prof. Hvan Thomas ana concluded tneir
walk at the homo Of Prof. Frederick
TuppAr.
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RUTLAND COUNTY WOMEN
WRITE TO PRESIDENT
w. c. T. L. Asks Him to Favor Nation.
Wide Prohibition During War

Rutland. May 3.-At the closing ses-
sion of the annual convention Of the
Rutland County Woman's Christian
Temperance union here to- day the Sec
rotary was directed to send a letter to
President Wilson asking him to use
his influence for country wide prohibi-
ton during the duration of the war.
The organization adopted a resolution
to support food and other forms OF
conservation.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, Mrs. A. J. Burbank, Pitts.
ford vice-presidents, Mrs. E. w. May.
Pawlet and Mrs. Emily Eaton, Poult-
ney: secretary, Mrs. w. L. Archer,
Rutland; treasurer. Mrs. F. L. Dawson.
West Rutland.
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Charles F. Hulburd Dies

st. Adams. May 6.-Charlss r. Hulburd
died shortly before midnight at his home
on Brown avenue after long illness He
was resident Of this town several years.
then went to Boston. where for many
years he had been associated with the
nrm OF c. V. Hovey & Co. until falling
health compelled him to give up work
and with his wife came to st. Adams SOW
eral months ago. Besides his wife he
leaves one son. Lieut. Philip w. Hulburd.
and two brothers. Lieut.. Gov. r. w. HUI
nurd OF Hyde Park and DR.. @. b.
Hulburd of Jericho.
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SHE GOT GOOD RESULTS

This honest testimony from a woman
who has suffered should be needed by
all afflicted with backache. rheumatic
pains. or any symptom of kidney and
bladder trouble: II have got such good
results from Foley Kidney Pills that J.
sleep much better. Mrs. Chas, Gray. 30
sixth st., Detroit, Mich" j. w. O'Sulli-
van. 80 Church St.-adv
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BRATTLEBORO BUILDING
CONTRACTORS BANKRUPT

Rutland, May 5.--F. w. and J. A..
c'Akin. building contractors of Brattle-
w..o some time ago went into bank
.-uctcy, have filed a schedule OF their
assets and liabilities in the office in
.h.s city OF Clerk F. S. Platt Of the
United Stacss court. They owe $685.
e2l.4S, OF which $4,000 is In notes.
ana have assets of S5.ss3.sS. Several
Massachusetts concerns have claims
filed by George N. Clark of stowe. a
over $1,000 each
A petition in bankruptcy has been
filed by George Clark OF Stowe, a
farmer, who hes liabilities of $3sss.Ol
and has assets of $3.554 OF which $500
IL claimed to be exempt. Burlington
creditors are: c. A. Richards, SIS;
Ideal Garage, $3.50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
BIG HOTELS COMBINED.

New York. May Standardization Of
the Belmont. Murray Hill. Biltmore.
Manhattan and Commodore Hotels. all
adjacent to the Grand Central terminal
and able to accommodate 10000 guests
a year, was announced here o.night by
d. l.. NJ. Bates. proprietor Of the Bel
mont and Murray Hill. and John NICE.
Bowman. president Of the companies now
operating the Biltmore and Manhattan
ana constructing the Commodore. This
amaigamatton. the largest In hotel his
Tory, means the union Of virtually all
the MOTEL interests In the terminal zone.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
Failed TO Make Settlement

Montpelier. MAJ 6.-Attilt" Parsntor! 10
In Washington county jail upon a close
jail execution which A. SavojA obtained
agaiHs: him early In the March term OF
coIn,y court for alienation Of affectio,...
The silt was brought to recover $4,000.
bu: PS!enton: settled for $500, which
Savoja had not paid and Friday eve.
ming he was committed to jail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
DALE in MONTPELIER
Delivers Address on War to Audience
Of l.aOO-Boy Scouts Act ~ Escort

Montpelier. May S.-Congressman Por-
tar II. Dale tonight In city hall spoke
TO about 1900 residents OF the city. CIV
ing a story Of the world war as he saw
n on a visit to France and Belgium
removing from the minds Of people Of this
citv any doubt as to whether France
had fought our battle this far In this
war. He was interrupted frequently in
his address by applause as he praised
the work Of France. Tho Boy Scouts
OF Montpelier. who have sold $22,5oo
worth Of Liberty bonds, escorted Con-
gresham Dale to the platform.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
PELLEY INCORPORATES
THE CALIFORNIAN
He. Arthur r. Stone and Wallace II
Gilpin are the Owners

Gilpin are the Owners
st. Johnsbury. May civilian Dudley
Policy. the short story writer who re-
Gently bought the Caledonian. has incor-
porated the plant for $4,000 under the
name Of the W. d. Policy Publishing COM
pany. The owners besides Mr.. Policy are
Arthur F. Stone and Editor Wallace H.
Gilpin Of the Barton Monitor. This step
was taken as Mr.. Policy leaves in a month
for a years tour around the world to
write for missionary publications and
other magazines. During his absence MT.
Gilpin will be business manager Of the
Caledonian and Mr.. Stone editor. Mrs.
Policy accompanies her husband on the
trip as far as Japan They expect to cross
the continent in their automobile.
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HOBART LEFT $4,000
Son Will Inherit Estate OF Aged Murd.
cred Middlesex Man

Montpelier. May 3.-The trail Of the
murderer Of John @. Hobart is still as
blind as 1t has been since the elderly
man was killed. Sheriffs Of the county
have traced out every suggestion that
has been made them as to persons who
might have committed the crime. but
alihis have been proven In each case ex-
cepting the two men who are still in
Jail being held for investigation Of their
stories. George Hobart. son Of the de-
ceased. appeared In probate court Friday
morning asking that q. p. Miles OF Mid
dlesex DO appointed administrator Of the
estate. Mr.. Miles was yell acquainted
with the deceased. Mr.. Hobart 10 tho
sole heir to some $4,000 In property.
which POSSIBLY may b Increased q little
wh"n tn. Settlement Of tbs es.ata takes
place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

II you want to hnd q better place to
i've. study the CLASSIFIED ads. II you are
renter. get value for your rent money.
II you are thinking Of buying. learn about
me opportunities to buy. They are al
ways advertised.
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HAD NO LICENSE
GSwEe Fa<nsw"rth Of Swantnc Pays
Fine Of 09S aad Cost

st. Adams. May B--0ocrgs FarnswortA
OF Svanton was ar-.st1' ed before Judge
~. N. Post In city court FridAv and
pleaded Eutlty 70 hsSiug without . licen.sA
Ha waS taed 81 Ard costs. which he
arranged to pay. Another complaint for
fishing with q net wac entered but the
hearing WA held over pending the 70.
spo.idsat's goal behavior.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09
CLASS DAY EXERCISES
AT THE UNIVERSITY

Tribute Paid to the Fifty-Six Seniors Now with
the Colors-Founder's Day Address Has
Touching Reference to the Late Professor
Goodrich and Comprehensive History of COL
;cse Campus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-09

FRATERNITY RECEPTlONo
At five O'Clock fraternity receptions
were held at the different houses. At
the Alpha Tau Omega reception Prof.
r.. c. Jacobs. Prof. Frederick Tupper.
+. +. Jones and r. c. Brown received
About 100 guests were entertained. Re-
freshments were served.
At the Kappa Sigma house Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. C. Grandy received. There
were about so guests, who were served
with punch and cake.
The Sigma Nh fraternity had Its re-
cepton in conjunction with the Pi Beta
Phi fraternity. it being the goth ami
versary of both societies. In the re-
ceivng line were Myers Booth. Is, Rob-
ert Parker, 10, Miss Barbara Brown, 10.
and Miss Caroline Meigs, IS. Miss Eldora
Meigs and Miss Mildred Powell served
refreshments.
At the Phi Delta Theta house, Professor
and Mrs. G. p. Burns and Judge ana MRS.
II. c. Mower were in the receiving line,
and Miss Elsa Woodbury. and Miss Hilda
walker served refreshments.
At the Delta Psi house Dr. and Mrs H..
f. Perkins. Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Hail ana
Mr. and Mrs. r. N. Blake received about
one hundred guests. Refreshments were
served.
Because so many men had gone away ~
join the army or navy. the sigma IN.
fraternity thought 1t inadvisable TO hoio
reception this year.
AT the Lambda Iota house Mr.. ana Mrs.
n. NJ. Mcintosh, Sidney L. Harris anu
Miss Nadine Boardman were in the re-
ceiving line. while Miss Pauline Lyons
| Miss Matilda Krayer of Scranton, is'
Miss Bertha Hin, Miss Marie McMaho''
and Miss Jane Mcintosh served rerresn-
ments
| The girls societies held luncheons DAT
urday afternoon. The ri Beta PM neio I"
luncheon at the Sherwood Hotel sa'uI
day noon. The patronesses were Mrs. T.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
Philad delphia

@Batted for Hogg in eighth.
 @@Batted for Luderus in ninth.
 @%@Ran for Adams in ninth.
 By innings:
 New York ............ 900 O20 000-2 Philadelphia ......... 900 900 001-1
 Summary: Two base hits - G. Burns Williams. Double play-Fletch- CT to Rodriguez to Holke. Bases on balls-Off Davis, l. Hit by pitcher By Hogg (F1etcher). Struck out-By Sallee, 2; by Hogg, 3. Innings pitched By Hogg, &; by Davis, 1.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
MESA PLANNING ITS
 COMMUNITY COUNCIL

MESA, June 1.-Clyde M. Candy of Phoenix was in Mesa yesterday on business connected with the organiZa- tion of a subcommittee of the county council of public defense. Mir. Candy was conferring with some of the citi- zens of Mesa relative to the best avail, able material of which to form the committee. He suggested that it would be well for him to recommend to the chairman of the county organization some three or four names and then let the committee do its own enlarging, as in a town the size of Mesa there should be from nine to fifteen men composing the entire committed.
 Mir Candy explained that the fed eral authorities at Phoenix, while al ways anxious to hear of any man or woman who might be uttering senti- ments of a pro-German nature or act ing suspiciously, yet they were flooded daily with many false rumors. The purpose of the Mesa sub- committee would be to handle all such reports, sift the evidence, and in case there be any foundation whatsoever for the suspicion, to make report to the au- throritieS at Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
CORNELL MEASURES UP Al FUR EVENTS
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

. PHILADELPHIA, May 31.-Cornell came true to form today in the prelim- mary trialssfor the championships of the Intercollegiate Association of Ama- teur Athletes, the finals of which are to be held on Franklin field tomorrow. The Ithacans qualified Is men in the Il events for which trials were held today and at no time were any of their men puShed to the limit to get place in the finals.
 Dartmouth and Princeton showed well and if Cornell should win the mee, it is believed second place will be be- tween these two colleges. Dartmouth qualified 13 men, we'll distributed. anc Princeton got Il contestants among the qualifiers.
 The University of Pennsylvania placed eight men; Pittsburg, seven; Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Columbia, six each; Fordham five; Georgetown, four; Brown, Lafayette and Yale, three each; Harvard, Penn State as'd Rutgers, two each, and Am herst. Johns Hopkins and Swarthmore one each.
 The track and field were heavy.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
Savings Stamp Drive to Start

The district of Tempe and commu- nity has made a remarkable showing in all its patriotic work The splen- did corps of workers on the three Lib erty loan drives, by the hearty response of the loyal people, were enabled to go over the top in each issue In the same manner the finance committee of the Red Cross nearly doubled the amount asked of this community. These re- suits were produced by the persistent and tireless energy and enthusiasm of the committees in charge and by the unstinted loyalty and sincere cooper alton on the part of the public.
 Beginning wit hnext Monday, there will be another call made upon the patriotism of the people of this com munity, when campaign will be started by the war savings committee to raise our portion of the two billion dollar War Savings stamp issue. The committee will maintain headquarters Tn the Tempe National bank and a rep resentative will be there to receive all subscriptions. It is believed that this call will meet with the same success
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
SUNDAYS SERVICE
 FIRST IF EVENTS

TEMPE, June 1.-The baccalaureate service, which will be held in the Nor nal auditorium Sunday evening, June ?, will usher in the many events which will come with the closing of the Nor nal school,
 The senior class of the Normal which numbers S5 young people, has been fortunate enough to procure Dr. Ray c. Harker of the First Methodist church of Phoenix to deliver the Sun day evening address.
 The program for the evening is:
 March from Aida" (VerdD, Miss Inez McFall.
 Call to worship. Devotion" (Mas- cagnD, Normal school chorus.
 Prayer, Rev. Taylor.
 Response Hear Us, o Father" Nor nal school chorus
 Scripture lesson, Rev. Nicholson.
 Solo, Jesus I My Cross Have Talk en" (Brackett) with violin obligato by MT. C. T. Yates, Miss Delzell.
 Address, Dr. Ray c. Harker
 Benediction, Rev. Douglass.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
TWELVE STARS READY
 FUR BIG TURF MEET
IRepubIican A. p. Leased WIrel

LOUISVILLE, May 31-Twelve stars of the running turf are carded to go to the post at Douglas park tomorrow in the sixth running of the Kentucky han dicap, the richest of all American rac- es for thoroughbreds three years old and over. The distance is at a mile and a quarter for purse of Sl0,000 added money and will be worth approximately 900 to the winner.
 Horsemen pronounce the field the most uniform in quality in the history of the event. It includes such horses as Cudgel. the crack son of Broomstick, which will carry top weight and go to the post the favorite. King Gorin, which won the race last year. Pif jr., which established a new American record here Wednesday for a mile and seventy yards on d circular track; Rancher, Hollister and Midway.
 King Gorin, Pif Jr., Hollister and Rancher are believed to be Cudgel's most formidable rivals.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
Cook Family Off Today

The J. B. Cook family, consisting of MT. and Mrs. Cook and son Paul, are leaving this morning in their big car for their new home in Long Beach, where MT. Cook will be connected with the National bank of that city. This place this family has filled in the good movements for the betterment of Tempe and her citizens will be hard one to fill. Ever since the family has been preparing to leave Tempe, Mrs. Cook took charge of the Red Cross bazaar, and through her hard work and extensive ability made it a grand success. The best wishes of a host of friends go with MT. and Mrs. Cook and the daughter, Marian, and the son,
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01

sRan for Snyder in ninth.
 'sBatted for May in ninth.
 By innings:
 St. Louis ........... 400 900 003- Pittsburg Q. ...........007 003 02s-12
 Summary--Two-b base hits-Mollwitz. Stengel, Cutshaw. Three-base hits Carey. McKechnie. Stolen bases Moilwitz, 2; Carey. 8; Stengel. Caton, McKechnie, Stele. Sacrifice hits Cruise. Schmidt. Bases on balls off Horstman. 1; off May, 3; off Jaccps, |; off Steele, 8; off SandeHs. Hit 2by pitcher-By Steae (Smith.) Struck out-May. 2: Steele. 3. Innings pitched-By Sherdell. 1-3; by Horst man, 1-s; May, 51-S; Jacobs. 2-3; Steele, 1-3; none out in ninth; Sand CTS, i.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
accorded all previous efforts in the
 support of our government.
Honor Roll Is Lost

The Tempe roll of honor for the vet erans of the Civil and Spanish -Ameri- can war has been lost. The committee in charge of the Memorial Day services hunted in every nook and corner of the town for the list, but it could not be found. Mrs. H. G. Corsonk had worked patiently on the list, and the data, but is willing to do so again, that the memory of these men be pre- served, and the citizens are asked to inform either her of Jay Blount of any names or the data concerning any sol dier of either war who should be on the honor roll of Tempe, that the list may be again complete before another Memorial Day.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
ENJOYABLE DINNER
 FUR YOUNG SOLDIER

GLENDALE, June 1.-Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lewis entertained at their ranch home on lateral IS last evening with a ' o'clock dinner. in honor of Edward Bissinger, who is here on a furlough from Camp Kearny. MT. Bissinger is visiting relatives in Glendale. Other guests were G. J. Bissinger of Califor- mia, father of the honored guest; Ryan Bissinger, brother; Ray Carlson, MT. and Mrs. l.. Meyers, MT. and Mrs. Walter Lewis and MT. and Mrs. Ray Barton
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
WAN ED

A GOOD, BRIGHT, ENERGETIC YOUNG MAN, ABOUT Is TO 21 YEARS, FOR OFFICE CLERICAL, POSITION. THIS IS A GOOD OPPOR- TUNITY FOR THE RIGHT PARTY IF YOU ARE WILLING TO WORK. ONE WITH KNOWLEDGE OF BOOKKEEPING PREFERRED. A GOOD CHANGE FOR ADVANCE- MENT. s60.O0 PER MONTH TO START. APPLY TODAY TO MYERS AT REPUBLICAN OFFICE-Adv
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
New Surgical Dressing Class

Miss Nell Price, in charge of the sur gical dressing section of the Mesa branch of the Red Cross, has now a second class composed of girls who were in the high school during the past term. Those who enrolled yesterday were Misses Maud Mcdonald, Phyllis BriZZee. Larue kleinman, Jennie Hib- bert, Amy Riggs. Valerie Menhennet Mabel Morris, Winifred Dewitt, Norma Guthrie and Alma McIlrath.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
British Officer to Speak

Lieutenant Mason of the British army will speak in Tempe on Sunday afternoon. The lieutenant is booked to deliver a free public address at 2:30 o'clock. His remarks will be made at the city hall plaza and those in charge urge the general public to avail themselves of this opportunity to hear discussion of the war situation from man thoroughly posted in the hap penings upon the British front.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01

w. A. Riggs is the owner of the Lightning Express company of Mesa. Riggs constantly maintains that his outfit can get anywhere as quickly as the next one, and he personally main- tained the fact yesterday when he cranked his trusty Ford. The car started toward him in the high and on the high, and the Lightning Express man moved ever more rapidly until the impetuous flivver had stopped itself against a stubborn curb. Riggs now insists that he is even too busy to put on the brake when he leaves the car