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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-18
NEW WAY TO GET RICH QUICK
Man Charged With Shipping Bibles to
Dead Persons C. o. D. and Col
Ieetlne S. Thereby.

seattle, Wash.-A new wax to get
rich quick Is alleged 10 have beeu dis
covered by r. } Comeau OF this ats.
whose couiplalnf led-loFthe arrest ="
Tacoma Of II. A. Jourdan, who is az
eused OF shipping Bibles 20 dead PEI
sons C. o. D. and then waiting Tor the
cash 20 RON in from relatives.
Jourdan is alleged 10 have obtained
the names OF dead persons in sihe
Northwest from obItuary'notiees in the
newspapers As soon as the NAMES
and addresses were pbtuined Bibles
were shipped with Il bin for 50 each
In almost every case the Bibles would
arrive az -tAe day Of The funeral nnd
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-18
CONSTANT PAIN
after EATING
The TOrtuTes OiDySpepSia
Corrected By 'FruIt.a-iiYss
ST.. NIARrIN's

t7ls N4NhtlN >
''For two years, I suffered fortunes
from .Seveye Dyspepsia. 4 had
constant pains after eating; pains
down ,the sides and back and
horrible bitter stun often came up
in my mouth. I tried doctors, butthey
did not help me. But as soon rs l
started taking Fraita-tfaeS'(orEj Fruit
Liier Tablets l began to improve
and this medicine, made Of fruit
juices, relieved tde'when everything
else failed"
MRS. HUDSON MARsHBANK.
soc. a pox, for $3.50, trial size Doc.
At dealers or from FRUIT-A.TIVES
Limited. OGDENsBURd, n. y.
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the relatives would Immediately send
the So The Bihles are said sto be
worth about 70 cents. To add dignity
TO the scheme thelname Of Rev. ns
Worth" mythical person, is alhgef
to have been used ~-i -
Comeau says he discovered the
scheme when he received Bible and
bin FOR 81 when his daughter died re-
gently.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-18
De- ninin.s Youths Dad"

Des .HipihOsl tas--bes 1uiues rhas
more bad Kids than ever before, at
corning 50 recorsis3 of Lille gj1vsntlc
court. Complete records up to .0c~
tober ! show $50 boys aud girls have
passad sdhroash tile hands Of 4he
court, while last year but 361 eases
were. handled. Most Of the eases
were for delinquency, larceny. break
ing and euterlng- property. and de
striction Of properly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-18
THE FIFTH LOAN
CONES IN Spring
It VIII Be Called the Victorious
Fifth" and VIII Celebrate
the Wars Emo.

T.
The next and last Liberty Loan viii
come in the Spring probably in April.
Isl has already been named the VIC
ToRIUS FIFTH. This tells its PM,
pose in three words.
1t will provide funds for taking care
Of the American Army in Europe dur
ing occupation and in bringing the
soldiers home
E ftFis'a' peace loan as well as. a war
loan The men have done their share
magnifcently in securing peace for
lie whole world. The money that il
to be provided for them is being spent
now.
II must be spent if they are IL go on
properly with the great work thew
have accomplished; If they IRE TO
come back in good. order and are to be
lemobilizcd as they deserve.
The billions raised in other loans
and taxes have gone TO The expense
If actual fighting, guns md ships
munitions transportation, clothes and
I ,ood
I And with these funds the war has
been won. The victory has DESTROYED
he menace to civilization. 1t has
Drought the peace for which we have
worked and for which our forces have
ought gloriously.
4 The men have flashed their work.
L is for the nation to finish its pro.
vision for them generously. And the
VICTORIOUS FIFTH win do this
To do Il in way worthy OF the men
/ who fought VIII be a source of pride
to every man and woman and child in
the nation 1t VIII be done best II
the whole people begin now with the
new year to prepare for tho last loan.
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TaRIFT STAMPS,

Save your pennies,
Save your uickels
Don't buy candy gum or pickles;
Wash The dishes,
Sweep the floor
Then rush round 10 earn some more
HELEN BAYNE, age 10.
Evevtt school Boston, Mass.
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Effort Sympathy.

escmc folks Said Uncle EBeu, ''ein
acc up so dat Dc fus thing you knows
dey begins to got little sympathy
fob bslu' 70 mean nm uDpepular,h 4
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-18
TO RENT

TO RENT - Two large furnished
rooms on Main ST. Inquire after pm
at i77 Main 81 26t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-18

TO RENT--Tenemcnt at 2at Depot
81. inquire OF Joe Pello. 2Sl Depot
Street. 2bt6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-18

70 REN II, nr1,a suitable for four
9H.M. g2to'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-18

8 FOR SALE-rrunswic Billiard
Fable in, good condition. Price very
s.easonable. Inquire John A. Connel-
~, 2l2 North street. 22t5s
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LIABILITIES.

Balance of Treasurer's Note, issued
December 81. 1915, at per cent. interest,
Paid to October /, 1918, ...... 100000
Interest thereon to January 81, 1919 1888
Outstanding orders, without interest 996.95
3OS0.28
LESS Cash in Treasurer's hands 28776
Net Indebtedness
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-02-18

y FOR sAIE-oats Tor feed OF seed
Raled hay!and loose, straw---straw at
barn only. Beans for eating purposes
ftWh!te birch--mapls--beech and oak.)
Phone asS-rS A. Il. Winslow. al5 Main
Street. soft
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
NOTICE or MEETING

To Whom Il May Concern:
Whereas. the 5th day of April. A. ID.
1919. an application was filed with Erva y.
Laycock. County Drain Commissioner Of the
County Of Gratiot for the extending of
certain drain which said drain was described
in said application "a follows. to-wit: AZ a
channel Of branch drain thereto situated
or near the NV corner 81 NJ "A Of section
% and running from thence east and aouth-
cast and northeast across the north - or
said NJ D section 30 and crossing the hioh-
way between sections ~ and 30 al point
about 40 rod west ~ the southeast corner az
about 20 rods north and about rods west Of
said 81 corner Of section %. thence NE acrns-
the section line ending az a pont about 30
rod- north Of section corner.
And there b. 90 De- three branches from
this drain No. I which will leave main drain
az or about 30 rods from outlet No .. which
from outlet. both No I and No running
due north Just across the highway between
% and 30 and the 3rd branch 90 leave main
drain az or about 30 rods west and 3. rod,
north Of the 81 corner of section % aud
running southeast just across the highway
between 20 and 80.
Said drain and branches to be- constructed
with vitrihed tile sufficient IN size 10 fur
nish drainage that said drain will traverse
the township Of Pine River. in said county
Therefore. notice Is hereby given that in
accordance with the statute in such case made
and provided. a board meeting 81 the Town
shin Board Of the Township Of Pine River
viii BE- held on the first day 81 May A. r.
1919. az the residence Of ". =. Petit In the
Township 81 Pine River IN said county Of
Gratiot at o'clock in the afternoon Of said
day for the purpose Of determining the
necessity Of said drain and whether the said
proposed drain Is necessary and conducive 10
the public health. convenience and welfare At
said meeting any and all persons owning lands
liable 20 assessment for benefits or whose
lands shall be crossed by said Drain may ap-
pear for or against said proceeding and rnav
be heard IN relation thereto.
Dated this twenty-hrst day Of ApriI 1910
W v. MOODY. Forest Hill. Mich
Township Clerk ~ the Tow nship ~ Pine
River 92-i-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

Flag Of Denmark.

The national emblem OF Denmark,
which is the oldest in existence. dat
ing back 10 the thirteenth century.
was born Of war. and the legend is
traceable 10 the fact IN battle be-
tween the Dance and The heather
Livonians, King Waldemar declared
that he saw a cross In the sky. The
news was communicated 10 his troops.
with the assurance that the portent
was the sign of celestial aid. The
cross forthwith became The national
emblem. THE Dannehorg. strength ~
Denmark. as il WAS called.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

Sailors have curious way OF know
Ing when their ship is approaching
land. They go 10 mother nature for
their knowledge. II you are on the
ship they may ask you 10 feel the
deck. which il wet with dew. Even
though the stars are shining clearly,
and the sea absolutely smooth. the
deck seems aS though water had been
poured across H.. The sailor Will
then inform YOU that dew il never 10
he found more than thirty miles from
land. 50 III" dew is n good prophet.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
Quaint Custom.

BY curious old law dating back 20
1TT9 all the grapes left on the vines af
ter the harvest nj BezierS France. &C
TO the poor IT police officer decided
To enforce the law rgidly the owner
Of the vineyard COULD at once he haled
into court should he attempt 10 pick
the culls.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

Paul Verlaine. the Partisan poet.
woke up one night To find a couple Of
burglars. In his room. His visitors
were so touched by evidence Of his
dire poverty that they gave him franc
apiece.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

Few persons realize what modern
is the familiar door. No
primitive peoples have. ar ever did
have, doors: the great temples OF
Egypt and Of Greece had doorways.
OF course but no doors. Often there
were silks and tapestries hung over
the doorways or doors OK gates; hut
the door proper is absolutely an i'm
provement, even luxury. OF modern
civilization. 90.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
FOR sALE-FARM PROPERTY

FARM FOR SALE-A bargain. 40
acre farm with stock, implements
and feed This farm lies miles
south Of st. Louis and miles
north Of Ithaca, Mich. Poor health
and leaving the state, are reasons
for selling. Levi Phelps, Ithaca. r.
f. u. 7. 92-2-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
The Biggest Dollar.

There are those who gauge the
worth OF dollar by the things IL viii
get 10 add 20 their own selfish hap.
piness Poor way, though You and
I never will know the true value of
q dollar until We spend II for some
body else-Exchange.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
London Free From Floods.

London. owing 10 its wise embank-
ment schemes. Is free from the peril
OF floods. which annually menace
Paris. Hut il was not always so.
Stow tells many woefu tales Of floods,
when men did row wherries In the
midst OF Westminster hail. and great
numbers of folk were drowned. The
historian also notes. however. that th.'
floods had minor compensati"ns, since
after such tides one could take had
docks by your hand as they float aloft
on the waves"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
w.
Unel. Eben.

when Won see man dat laughs n
other peoples misfortunes, sei'
Uncle Eben. "you is lookin NJ n mai
dat ain CINE TO take joke so cas-.
when It's on hissef.'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

LOST-A pocketbook between Muir
phys drug store and college, con-
tanning about $50 in bills. and
money order. Finder please send
TO Frank Pelton. Alma college, and
receive $500 reward. 92-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
Estate of Ammi W. Wright. Deceased
Estate Of George :. Young. Deceased
HEARING CLAIMS

STATE OF MICHIGAN. County of Gratiot -
Notice is hereby given that the annual
account Of willis r. knowlton and Lester A.
Sharp. surviving executors Of the estate o.
Amm w Wright Deceased. OF GratiOt
county Michigan. now file. viii be eN-
Rmined and. If found 20 be- correct allowed
by me at the Probate Office in the village of
Ithaca. in said county on the 18th day of
May next. az ten o'clock A. NJ. OF said day.
Dated Ithaca April 18th. 1919. $40
J. LEE POTTS. Judge Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-On
easy terms for good farms near
Alma, two new houses and some
choice lots in Udele addition. Less
than block from paved street; near
ly all Improvements in now. Geo. j.
Sandell. 736 State St, or c. NJ.
Johnson, "The Ford Man" 67-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

W ANTED-Two girls for soda foun-
tain work. Inquire at Look Pater-
son drug store. 92-l-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

WANTED-Man to work on farm.
Steady work. Apply at Riverside
farm. 92-l-p
WANTED-Girl for general house
work Mrs Sharrar, l0l w. Downie
st. 92-l-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
LOST AND FOUND

LOST Sunday between Alma and
Ithaca, from Buick car, jack. three
single tire chains. and other tools
Finder kindly notify r. G.. Swigart.
us State ST., Alma, Mich. 92-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
NOTICES. ETC.

you want it? Splendid
business opportunity for you at an
investment of only 800. conducted
right from your house or place of
business. If interested write, care
of this paper, for details. 92-3-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24
-A0 -
FOR RENT ROOMS

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms to
young men at Sl.75 per week. go
West Center st. 92-l-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-04-24

WANTED-Good live boy to clerk in
store. Inquire Cushing a. Benedict.
92-l-c
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-21

Qulre 70 freight cars loaded to ca
pacity to transport such an enormous
quantity of explosives.
In addition the aviation squadrons,
which were located at Dover and Dun
kirk, made almost daily raids on the
German airdrome near Client and
Bruges. The British flyers also acted
as a shield against air raids on Eng
land and spent much time on subma-
rine patrol work.
Before the historic raids on Ostend
and Zeebrugge by the naval forces op-
Grating from Dover, a vast amount Of
preliminary Photographic work and
bombing was carried out by the Dover
and Dunkirk sQuadrons.
The most powerful Of the German
antiaircraft d%efenses were located on
the Belgian coast, some Of the batteries
comprising eight-inch guns. Their IA
nous Westende gun could throw a
shell up to $4,000 feet in the air. At
Bruges the Germans concentrated more
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-21
CHAPTER VII.
A Rat in a Trap?

~ nat 1T d iTdP9
Eduardo Ramon Tore, lounging be.
fore one of the deep windows of the
drawing room, smoked his cigarettes
and hummed gay snatches Of song,
evidently quite happy, seemingly un-
war; of the presence Of Gaucho Mo-
rales and a brother vaquero, who, on
the other hand, kept their eyes always
upon the young Spaniard and their
hard, brown hands close to their hips.
The door opened and Stairway came
in. Tore did not turn, did not cease
his gay music. The two vaQueros rose
and stood looking at the American
curiously.
Tore" calleds Stairway bluntly.
Tore turned, smiled, ended a last
high note clearly, and only then bowed
very deeply to the rancher.
"At your service, Senior Stairway"
he said lightly.
"Gaucho," said Stairway. for the
moment ignoring Tore. II shall be
with the senior for a little. II you and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-21

CHAPTER I-senor don Antonio de la
Guerra, wealthy Spanish ranch owner on
the American sid of the Mexican border,
ts informed by his American attorney
that a technical error has been found in
his will. The senior signs a new docu-
ment without reading 1t.
CHAPTER Theresa, only grandchild
Of the senior, finds evidence Of a struggle
in the library and her grandfather miss
ing. The belief is that the senior has been
carried across the border by Mexican reb-
els. Billy Stairway, Teresa's sweetheart,
takes command of the situation and or
ders the servants and vaqueros to arm
themselves.
CHAPTER I1I-Stanway, with twenty
men, starts in pursuit of the rebels. They
meet Eduardo Ramon Tore. kinsman Of
Teresa, who has been wounded, he
claims, by the escaping rebels.
CHAPTER ~IV-Stanway loses the reb-
els trail and returns to the hacienda.
Teresa shows him the copy of the new
will which she has found and which
leaves all the property to Tore.
CHAPTER Van emissary from the
rebels arrives with the news that the
senior is we'll n is being held for $4,000
ransom. Tore tries to assume authority
as the heir, but Stairway takes command
of the situation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-21
~ asking merely" twice my actual

~ asking merely" twice my actual
needs.
True, there is more to gain by slit
ting the throat of my esteemed kins-
man and inheriting the whole. You
see, l don't mind speaking frankly, be-
tween friends.
"But, on the other hand, the danger
of which you speak would be much
greaeer--and l need the money now,
not after the courts a have had time
to haggle over the win for a year or
two. So, senior, you have my offer.
What do you say?"
II say" cried Stairway hotly, that
you are a scoundrel, and / believe
only so much of what you say as /
judge wise. If Senior de Ia Guerra
dies, why then you go to the hangman
provided Gaucho and his men allow
you to go that far. You will a " him
to save your own neck. Do you absO-
lutely refuse to accept my PROPOSE
tion?'
absolutely. I shall make better
terms"
Stairway went to the door.
"There is going to be no more max
ing of TERMS" he said briefly. II shall
talk to you henceforward as I'd talk
to a rat in a trap!"
Tore sprang up swiftly, his face
flushing darkiy with a rush of angry
blood.
"You shall see," he cried harshly,
"that even a rat in a trap may have
sharp teeth. You fool, it is I who will
offer terms-or dictate-at my pleas
ure!"
He turned away with a short, ugly
laugh. Stairway for the first time felt
a little shock of positive dread; fear
that he was risking too much; that he
had no right to assume this response
bility. For there was something in
Torres voice which told him that the
man was making no idle threat.
~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-21

just such questions as that, looked at
Stairway quickly, suspiciously. He
hesitated a moment before answering.
II have heard him speak of it."
Stairway smiled at the girl, which
she returned, and Dempton, plainly
puzzled, watched them closely.
1.-THE law is rather severe in the
punishment it metes out to kidnapers,
is it not, Mr.. Dempton?"
EYES,"
"There is what you men Of the law
term an accessory before the factT'
Certainly" snapped the lawyer.
But If you care to consult me in a
legal capacity"
II DON'T" lightly. 1--WE are sending
for Mr.. Branson of Branson & How
ard to advise u.s."
Dempton's tongue ran back and
forth between his dry lips.
"Now," went on Stanley, without
waiting for an answer, show much
money did Tore pay you for your
part?"
Again Dempton had leaped to his
feet, his face flushed, his eyes ablaze.
"YOu mean to insinuate-"
"Sit down." Stairway caught him
by the shoulders and drove him back
into his chair. did you know that
after you had gone and before he was
spirited away Senior de la Guerra
added certain notes to his memoirS?"
what are you driving att" fumed
Dempton.
Stairway stepped to the door.
"Vidal," he called, "Mr. Demptor
will remain here in the library. You
will see that he does not grow lone
some? Bueno." He came back tt
Dempton's side and added quietly: 81
am driving at this: the senior made
certain observations upon the charac
Ter of Americanos. He mentioned the
fact that a certain man had just come
and gone whom he did not trust hi
stated why that nan had come; hi
mentioned a flaw that that man hat
pretended to find Ali" as a lool
of sudden understanding and a quicl
fear with it leaped into Dempton'!
small eyes,. "Now you see? Shall WI
leave them, senorita?"
Teresa stepped through the door
Stairway following and closing i
after them.
well have him scared out of hi!
life in no time," he chuckled. "By to
morrow morning he'll be ready to tel
everything he knows if Well jus
promise him twenty-four hours to di,
out in"
"You are very wonderful, Seno
Billy"
The look she flashed him was I'm
mistakably full of gratitude; and hi
leaping hope sought to read something
else in it.
"Teresitaw he whispered.
But she had slipped from him
laughing, and a lacy mantilla was il
his hands, and from the far side o
the room, as she whisked into the hall
: way, she waited him a kiss from he
pink finger tips.
"Teresita !" he urged.
But the door had closed.
"And," he muttered, his eyes dark
ening, latter all, when I find her pap
grande for her he's just going to rui
me off the rancho! Unless B
Jupiter! I've a notion to do it,"
He was thinking of Padre Ignacie
the priest at La Panza.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-21
CHAPTER vi.
A Lawyer Plays Witness.

vidal mas returned, senior"
Billy Stairway awoke with a start.
The late afternoon sun was streaming
through the drawn curtains of the
guestroom to which he had been
shown, and Pedro stood over his bed.
"Vidal has brought Mr.. Dempton
back with him?" he asked, sitting up.
ISL, %senor," grinned Pedro. II
think that Mr.. Dempton did not like
to come, but'-and he shrugged elO-
quently-"you know Vidal, senor."
'Torre and Juarez have had no
word together? They know nothing
of our having brought Dempton to the
rancho?
"No, senor."
Stairway slipped out of bed, his
great sinewy body towering for a mo-.
ment over the lesser form Of the
breed.
"You are a gentleman, Pedro" he
said warmly. "Ycur master, when he
comes back to us, will have you to
thank as much as anyone. Now, will
you ask your senorita to come to the
library? And then will you see that
Vidal brings the lawyer there?'
Pedro went about his errand, and
Stairway, dressing swiftly, went to the
library. which he had chosen because
it was at n end of the house, and
so a place in which to converse with
out fear of being overheard by Tore
Or the captain.
Vidal was there before him, a big
man with a beautiful body and a
SCARED, ugly face. And with him,
looking grotesquely small. pitifully in
efficient in the presence Of his guard,
was Dempton.
"Mr. Stairway, sir" The lawyer
was upon his feet in an instant, his
face red with anger, his speech seem
ing to froth up in a stream of barely
articulated words from between his
writing lips. "Are you one of this
damnable conspiracy, sir? 1t is brig
andage; it is outlawry; it is sheer
defiance of every statute"
"Goad afternoon, Mr.. Dempton,"
said the rancher pleasantly. "There
is no conspiracy on our part. We
merely wish to ask you a few ques.
lions, even to give you a chance to get
out Of this mess sk%in-whole. Sit down.
The senorita will be here in a mo-
ment."
The door opened and Teresa came
in. She nodded brightly at Stairway,
bestowed a look upon Vidal which
plunged him into an ecstasy Of delight.
and with no word to Dempton went to
Stanway's side.
"Have I kept you waitingg" she
asked.
mo. I came in just a second be.
fore you" He drew out q chair for
her and turned to Vidal. "'Vidal, we
have a few words to say to Mr.. Demp.
ton. Will you wait in the patio?
shall call you when we want you"
"Dempton," Stairway went on, "what
passed between you and the Senior dc
la Guerra last night?"
"He sent for me to make a change
in his WILL" said Dempton glibly. "He
gave no reasons for what he was do.
ing. although he must have noted my
surprise"
did you know that he has been
engaged during several years on his
memolrs?"
.Dempton. n lawyer trained. to :. ask
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-21
than so searchlights of great power,
so antiaircraft guns and about 40 kite.
balloons equipped with nets, besides:
innumerable machine guns and tracer
pom-pom guns.


Beacn.-M. Il. Bowen, a rancner.
living south of this city, is dead as the
result of a gun fight, which officers
say was started by him when Con-
stable E. w. Taylor was serving re-,
plevin papers upon him at his rancho
The killing is the outcome Of bad blood
which has existed between Bowen and
some of his neighbors for several
years. Taylor, who fired the fatal
shot, gave himself up to the authori-'
ties and was being held in Jail pending
the action of the %coroner's jury. He
alleges that Bowen opened the battle
with a pump gun, and that Mrs. Bowen
also attacked the officials with a rifle,
shooting several times before she was
compelled to desist.