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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06
DETAINED STEAMER
BOARDED BY POLICE
Copyright. 1919, by the Press PUBLISH
ing Co.
tThe New York World.)
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Dublin, Sept 5.-When the Hamp-
shire, coasting steamer, which left
London on Wednesday, arrived at
Cork yesterday she was escorted by
destroyers. Immediately on her arr
rival she was boarded by military and
police. 1t is supposed that the vessel
carried munitions of war not intended
foP\ government purposes and that
she was arrested at sea by the de-
stroyers. Developments of a sensa-
tional character are expected. 1t may
be mentioned in this connection that
unusual activities were manifested by
the military and police at the port of
Dublin few days ago in conse-
quence, it was said, of the receipt of
information by the authorities that
munitions of war We're being brought
to Ireland by foreign vessels
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06
Today,s BIRTHDAYS.

Cardinal Annette, Catholic archbis-
hop OF Paris, born at Douville, France,
60 years ago today.
Rt, Hon. II. +. Prothero, secretary
of agriculture in the British govern
ment, born 81 years ago today.
Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph P. Maclay,
minister Of shipping in the British
government, born 81 years ago today
James K Hackett, we'll known act/'
and manager. born at Wolfe Island,
Ontario, so years ago today.
DR.. Samuel Charles Black, the new
president Of washington and Jeffer-
son college, born at Monticello, Iowa,
so years ago today.
Miss Jane Adams. noted sociolog-
list, founder of Hull House, Chicago,
born at Cedartown. H., SO years ago
today.
Clara KimbalI Yoeug, who enjoys
wide fame as a photoplay STAR born in
Chicago, 30 years ago today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06
DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE
SENATE.

The president made somewhat
startling statement when he said
''The only people l owe any report art
you and the other citizens of the
United States"
Although the constitution of the
United States says treaties shall be
made with the advice and consent
of the senate" the president took the
occasion at Columbus to state before
a vast audience that he owed no re-
port of what had been done IN Paris
tothe senate of the United States HIS
words can have no other meaning.l,.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06
AcHoo, Aonoo, AOHoo,
Journal OF the American Medical
Association.

journal OF the American Meulcai
Association.
Sneezing may be denfned as spas
modic expiration preceded by sone or
more spasmodic Inspirations. The ex-
piration is NONE ntarily opposed by
the closure of the nasopharynx and a
more or less complete closure of the
mouth. With the onset of the expfa-
tion there-is a rapid rise of intrapuf-
monte pressure, which. when a certain
value Is attained, suddenly forces open
the nasopharyngeal partition. In con-
sequence blast of air is driven into
and through the nasal. chambers; at
the. same time, however. the mouth,
not infrequently, is partially opened,
thus permitting a rOrt.on Of the blast
to be driven through the buccal orfice,
The object OF the sneezing spasm is
the dislodgment of niucus or other
fluid froul the surface, Of the nasal
nhlcus membrane. bAs s
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06
THINGS MEXICO LACKS.

Mexicahs are just now, in what they
regard ASA perilous hour, taking stock
of the things which make for bad
government y They are learning ad-
miiting MdiN ebndfhons NhSuMs Be-
changed in many particulars before
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06
Kansns Cift Iiycstock.

Kansas City, Sept. 5s-Cattle--Re-
ceipts 1900. Market irregular. Steers
$17.00@1S.50; heifers, $6.25 "a 1900
cows, $6.15@12.00; calves. slS.75 q
16 90; stockers $500 1915.
Hogs - Receipts 1000. Market
steady. Heavies, $1S.2b q 1900; me-
dunn, s1S.25@19.40; light, $1S.lO g
1880; sows, $15@17.25; pigs. s14.25
@19.25.
Sheep--Receipts 5000. Lambs,
$1,000 1895; ewes, $3.50 $50. Mar
ket STEADY.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06
BRITISH FOOD COST
GOING UP; NO RELIEF
Copyright, 1919, by the Press Publish
(The New York WorldD


NEHttAdA AdlbAG DdtNn.t
London, Sept. 5.-Food prices in
this country are st.1 rising and moth
ing in the situation at present prom
Uses anything in the semblance of re-
lief to the consumer. The four-pound
loaf of bread goes up to nine pence
half-panny (about 10 cents) tomor-
row This official announcement, fol-
lowing on the statement that milk
during the winter IS TO be one shilling
(about rs cents) quart, three times
its price before the war is creating
grave forboding in the average house
hold.
Owing to lack of transport and other
facilities, the docks are congested,
warehouses are choked with food
stuffs and ships are held up. Mean
while the profiteer is reaping his har-
vest.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06

When, asked by a reporter If he
meant to visit Boston. the Prince of
Wales asked, Where is Boston 2" The
Boston people have been running in
circles ever since.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06

i The most curious Bible" ever madt
by devout believers is to be found near
Mandaiay, in Burmah. 1t consisted of
about 100 temples, each containing a
singleeslab of white marble. On these
slabs has heeen engraved sthe whole
text OF the buddhist Bible" contain-
ing more than eight million syllables.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06

During the simmer dozen men en-
iisted1t FL Paso for service in sil,cffft.
Wanted to cool off, probably.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06

At one period Russians believed that
every beardless man was soulless; that
is why now the great majority of Rus
sian men wear boards.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06
aIn die Dave NeUrs !. Z.

. Senator John b. kendrick of Wyom-
ing, ewho celebrates hls sixty-second
birthday today, has been one of the
most candid and forceful CRITICS, in
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06
Ono Year Ae,, Today in the War.

British advanced several miles on
wide front east of Peronne.
British transport Persic. carrying
$500 United States troops, torpedoed
by German U-boat, but no lives lost
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06

The largest coral reef. in the world
is tho Great Barrier of North Aus
traiia. 1t Is a thousand miles long
and thirty miles wide.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06

Denver. Sept Receipts
1000 Market 25c higher. Beef steers,
$1000@13.00: cows and heifers. $7,59
@900; stockers and feeders, S750@
11.E0: calves, $S.50@12.00
Hogs Receipts 1e0. Market steady.
Ton, $3.50; bulk, s17.50@lS.00.
Sheep--Receipts 5000. Market
steady. Lambs. $13.0O@14.00; ewes,
$500 q 800; feeder lambs. s11.50@
1850.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-09-06
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27
Final Contest in High School Held
"M's"Awarded Debaters.

After series OF contests between
pupils OF the public speaking classes OF
tho high school. held under the direc-
tion of Miss Carolyn Gallagher. ten
contestants competed in the final con-
test nj the high school this morning
rhe contest was won by Dana Nor
ris, whose selection was THE New
south" He was awarded the prize of
a set of Tennyson's poems. Irene Ken
dali was second, her selection being
Tho Distracted Mother" and Doris
Smith was third. choosing THE Cut
ting From Ann Of Green Cables as
her selection. The other contestants
were Frances Moscrip. Lester Davis,
Marie Graham. Janice Boardnan. Edith
Whitenack Lucille Fosdick and Daisy
Lille. The judges were Mrs. |. b,
Lynx, County Superintendent c. II.
Shut, and C. ii. Kemler. secretary OF
the Marshalltown Club.
Gold and silver ms" were awarded
members of tho debating teams and
their alternates Those who received
gold ms" were Dana Norris. Glenn
Cray, Kenneth Brintnall. George Mer-
ryman. Lester Davis and Frank Ma
son. Silver "Ms" were given to Hugh
Nichols and Donald Milne.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27
At the Hospitals.

Lavina Jacobs, daughter of Lewis
Jacobs, Mrs. George J. Danneh, Harry
and Myrtle children Of August Peter
meyer and Mrs. Bessie Goodman. all
Of Melbourne. had their tonsils and
adenoids removed this morning at the
Deaconess.
Randall. aged years, the son or
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll n. Kirk. 1914
West State street, was operated upon
for hernia this forenoon at st. Thomas
hospital.
". II. Herman. of Marietta, under
went an operation for the removal or
the postrate gland at st. Thomas hos
pital this forenoon. Mr.. Herman Is
70 years old and the case is quite
serious, partly because of his age
His condition following the operation
was good and it is believed he will
gain steadily.
Mrs. Clayton Thomas, of Govan
the removal of the gall bladder at the
Deaconess hospital this forenoon.
Mrs. Thomas has been suffering with
gall bladder trouble for some time
Her condition is good. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas formerly lived in Taylor
township and this city before moving
to Canada, but they spent last winter
here, returning to Govan earlysi the
spring Mr. Thomas is here.
Eli Sholtz. of Union. and Mrs. ]. A.
Johnston, of Collins, are at the Dea-
coness for treatment.
There was little change today In the
condition of Judge ]. NJ. Parker, who
is at, the Deaconess, altho 1t was
thought that his general condition
continues to improve very slowly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

The Archers' Aid Society will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. +, w
Moehrl, .106 North Fifth avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Hamburger. SAUSAGE and bologna. ~
cents per pound. Nordskog's Banner
Market.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

A. c, Burgess, plumbing and heating
3 East state street, phonc lsS4,--Ad-
vertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Special sale Of Richardson's and
Clark's mercerized crochet cotton in
white and ecru, four balls for rs cents
Saturday. Z. X. Lay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Wah,hutcr. Of Del
vein. spent Monday In the city visit
ing relatives and friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

We carry q five-piy Delta corrugat-
ed garden hose Of the best quality OBJ
tainable. Schmidt Hardware Compa-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Mrs, G. q. Hobert. OF Ferguson
spent Monday In Des Moines visitins
her brother-in law. N. j. Ferguson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Special dress sale-Kann Brothers
of Chicago are closing out their sample
line OF high class georgette and silk
dresses at money saving prices, select
yours now. Brintnall & Brintnall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Blake went this
morning to Columbus Junction to
spend n few days visiting friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Call on the Van Orman office for all
kinds of insurance. Phone 455.--Ad-
vertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

For information about Hayes Cali
fornia Farms at Chowchilla, see A. T.
Stata, 20 West Main.-Advertisem
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Checker went this
morning to Des Moines to visit few
days with their son. John.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Standard Oil Company Undiana) has
opened up for business their new curb
pump service station, located at slo
East Main street. opposite the Fair
ground They will be prepared to give
automobiles, calling at this station
prompt and efficient service. including
free water and air-Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

w. r. Scott. Penn Mutual life In
surance. Iowa Savings Bank building
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Mrs. Robert Fenlon. of Des Moines.
spent the day in the city with friends
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Cornfed beef boil, 20 cents per pound
Nordskog's Banner Market.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Sec the new feather weight silk fin
ished sateens we are now showing.
They are very desirable for skirts,
petticoats and under garments. e. X.
IaN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27
BUY TOMATO PLANTs NOW.

Western Grocer Mills Offers Fine
Transplanted Plants Thru Grooers.
The fine. hardy transplanted tomato
plants annually offered at public sale
by the Western Grocer Mills can be
secured now at the grocery stores in
tho CITY,
See your grocer and ask him for
Western Grocer Mills plants. Western
Grocer Mills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

3 Mrs. j. H. Nelson, OF Albion. spent tn
day In this city visiting friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Drink Colfax Water and keep well
Phone AZ. The Bailey Boys.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

With our large force of paper
hangers we can hang twenty more
rooms on short notice. You are next.
select your paper and have work done
when promised. Everist Wall Paper
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27
DR.. Graham. ostsopaths Masonic temple
Nordskog's Banner Market . clean
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
NORRIS WINS SPEAKING PRIZE,

Miss Mabel Evans went this morning
10 Gimdbrook to spend the day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Workshops Hammer Market. Phone,
209.---Advertisement. ,t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Bring watches in. Hodges.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Soldiers attention.! Decoration day
will be here and you will sure want
your uniform cleaned and pressed; also
your spirals put in good order I am
a soldier and know where the creases
belong. $3.50 cleans them. Cut Rate
Cleaners, Phone 206S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

II. w. Shove e. Son. district man
ngers the Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany OF New York. Masonic Temple.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

o. H.. ruttis. jswsisr and optician.

Keep your eyes on Workshops display
window. ADV egtisement. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Or. Billiard. osteopath. Is West Main
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

De Woes screen paint makes your OLD
screens look like new. In gallons
quarts and pinrA. Elders Drug store.
We are sure our assortment of fish
ing tackle will appeal TO you, so stop
in and look it over. Schmidt Hardware
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27


The Red Cdoss canteen service gave
dance at Shrubs hall Monday even
ing for the members Of the recruit
ing squad Of the second infantry, who
have been in the city for a few days.
EppePs orchestra furnished the music
and frappe was served. Guests from
out of the city were Mrs. Warren Gill
bert, of Waterloo. and Lieut. Howard
Smith Of Oakland. Calf.
Fire. originate II tho bath room OF
the home Of F. j. Schoenhut, PIP North
Ninth street, at 1850 o'clock this
morning, caused damage estimated at
about $500. The blaze started in a COM
mode in the room, its origin being un-
known. The room was badly damaged
but the flames were confined so that
little damage was done to other parts
of the house except in the hallway.
The legs Of a pair OF trousers. hanging
in the bath room, were burned away
but the garment was not entirely de-
stroyed aud a pocketbook containing
some money was recovered from the
pocket The fire was extfnguished with
chemicals. @s ~ saS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Buy yaur wheat, bran, shorts, wheat
screenings and -four at the mill. SOA
South First avenue. Marshalltown Mill
ing Company. FL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

screenings and -four at the mill. 80A
South First avenue Marshalltown Mill
ing Company.
Miss Eiese Talbot returned this
morning to Belle Plaine after a short
visit here with her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. w. A. Talbot.
Have you tried the Cut Rate Clean.
ers and pressers? Save money by
leaving your order. Phone 206S. We
call and deliver. Fl. C. Sparks.
You really ought to paint those
screens. They will wear longer and
look better If you use our Bradley
Vrooman screen paint. Schmidt Hard
ware Company.
You can now match dress goods.
silks and trimmings on cloudy days,
as they would look on a sunshiny day
by the aid OF our sunshine color
lamp. f. r. Lay.
The Central Iowa, Business College
remains in session thru the summer
New classes Monday. June /. Stu
dents are permitted TO enter on Mon
day of each week. Telephone for
further information.- Advertisement.
Ladies' dress. plain, s1.25; gents
two-piece suits, s1.25.. dry cleaned and
pressed: all work guaranteed. We call
and deliver Don't forget soldiers
uniforms, $50 cleans and presses
them. Cut Rate Cleaners, 207 North
Ninth street.
Mrs. e. r. Lay will leave Wednes-
day morning for Wellesley. Mass, to
remain during commencement week,
June Z to 10, at Wellesley College,
where her daughter Clemewell will be
graduated. Mr.. Lay will &C to Welles-
lev next week to attend commence
ment. -
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Miss E.iese Talbot returned this
morning to Belle Plaine after short
visit here with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. A. Talbot
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-27

Have you tried the Cut Rate Clean
ers and pressers? Save money by
leaving your order Phone 2O6S. we
call and deliver. Fl. C, Sparks.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-14

pThe Putnam Patriot l. On Sale
Friday Afternoons at the
r. Following Places;
/ Putuam News Co. Union st.
fMichael J. Lynch News Store
Nouis A Bodo Pomfret St.
fire. Corbin. Bugbee Corner.
Friday Evening II May Be Obtain.
~ ed At
Ifrhe Thompson Post Office
Arsene Frappier's Barber Shop.
= North GroSyenordale.
!. Grosvenordale Post Office.
NJ. J Kenney, Mechanicsyille
h The Patriot Office Is open each
Thursday afternoon. but closes for
THE lay at noon on Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-14

tween Mr.. Padgett and Thomas f.
Ryan, Mr.. Padgett receiving majors
ity of the notes; Ward 2, Otis Fox:
Ward 3, David Beausoleil; Ward a
where there was another contest be-
tween ]. Edward Duffy and Willis
Carroll, thse, present incumbent, Duffy
won out.
Ward committees were ratified as
follows Ward 1, J. J. McGarry, T.
P. Ryan; Ward 2, Frederick Dumas,
Otis Fox; Ward 8, George Potvin.
Honorius Magnan; Ward 4, Ulrie
Beausoleil, James j. McGarry, Jr.
During the caucus Joseph Ryan, ex-
captain of police, said that it was
strange that a candidate for mayor
could not be found especially as at
the last election Mr. Marcy, Republic
can, was only elected by two votes
when the party, he said, had dead
one who didn't even vote for himself"
The caucus gave the city committee
power to fill any and all vacancies
that might occur and then adjourned.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-14
IT'S
POWER RIGHTS

In nearly all of the towns in the
Quinebaug valley this week town
clerks have been engaged in recording
lengthy quit claim deeds.
The grantors named in these docu-
ments is the Shore Line Electric Rail
way Company and the grantee the
Eastern Connecticut Power Company
The rights and property relinquished
by the railway company are their
rights under a charter granted by the
state to furnish power in this section
of the state. The Eastern Conneeti7
cut Power Company is the company
that has recently installed line OF
high tension wires for transmission of
electric power north and south
through the Quinebaug valley section
and as far as the Massachusetts line
This deal in no way affects the trolley
company's passenger or freight car
rying rights.
The deed filed in Putnam bore $50
in internal revenue stamps.
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-14
Democratic Caucus

Following the Republican caucus
the Democrats quickly assembled for
their general caucus The call was
read by Willis Carroll and j. Harry
Mann was elected chairman and Geo.
Potvin clerk
When nominations were called for
for mayor, there was silence of
some minutes. The chair gave notice
that it was waiting to receive nomina-
tions. Thomas P. Ryan made a mo-
ton, which was carried, that the NOM
ination be deferred until later.
The following nominations were
then made by reclamation;
Alderman at-large, Willis Carroll
tax collector, Alfred Bonneville
treasurer. Uric Beausoleil; auditor,
]. Harry Mann; registrar, George Pot
win.
The chairman then returned to the
matter of nominating a candidate for
mayor. Again there was silence. The
chairman asked Mr. Ryan why he had
asked to have the mayoralty nomina-
ton deferred and Mr.. Ryan said to
hurry the rest of the business. Fol-
lowing several more minutes of 81
lence George L. Padgett asked how
long the city committee could have to
fill the vacancy. No one in the eau
Gus could answer, and Town Clerk
David Flagg, who was present. was
appealed to. Mr. Flagg said he would
look it up. While Mr.. Flagg was in
his otfiee someone nominated ex-
Mayor John j. McGarry for mayor
Mr. MeGarry thanked the gentleman
but declined to run.
Mr. Flagg returned and informed
the caucus that the party had until Is
days before the election to fill the va.
caney. On motion of Mr.. Padgett il
was voted that the city committee be
empowered to fill this place on the
ticket
The caucus then ratified the action
of the ward caucus.
| In Ward / the name of George L
Pa6gett was submitted and ratified
There was a contest in this ward be-
Putnam patriot., 1919-11-14
SKUNK PELTS RETURNED TO
OWNER
Prosecutor Couldn't Find Law Cover
ing Situation

Forty-two skunk pelts were return
ed to John Cramer, who took them
out of season, by the officials of the
Willimantic city court on Monday.
Cramer was fined S25 for his misde-
meanor and the pelts in all probability
are worth at least hundred dollars.
The city prosecutor stated to the
court that he had looked through the
statutes of the state and could find
nothing in the law giving anyone the
right to confscate the pelts. Cramer
called for the pelts at the police sta
ton and they were delivered to him.
1t would seem that the defendant
had the best part of the deal, but
doubtless at the next sitting of the
law makers, the statute will be patch
ed up. While there have been nu-
merous other arrests and convictions
of similar nature in thsi county the
question was not raised in any of the
other eases. However, the skunks
will not be missed.