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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
ABOUT THE STATE
Happenings Of Interest from
Different Sections.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harris G. Ranney re-
of their marriage at their home IN
Pittsield.
Mrs. W. B. Spencer of Hydeville has
a stalk of wine plant Which measures
Z 81 inches from the tip Of the leaf to
the root and one stalk is sufficient for
4 two pies.
The Nichols & Barney Clothing Co.
of Rutland has brought suit against
that city for $1,000, claiming that the
cellar of their store was flooded by the
(. backing up of city sewer.
A young child of Seamore Wardweli'
! who is visiting at James Wardweils
in Chittenden, was seriously hurt
I few days ago when, in jumping on the
piazza, he cut his tongue nearly on.
Z By the collapsing of the bridge on his
farm in North Rupert, S. F. Adams,
his team of horses and a cultivator
were precipitated into the river nearly
! 10 feet below. Mr.. Adams and the
horses were somewhat cut and bruised;
DR.. Harold NJ Britton, SON of Mrs.
4 A. P. Barton of st. Adams, has received
! word from the Vermont dental board
/ that he has successfully passed his ex-
aminations. He has purchased the Of
flee of the late Z. o, Blanchard OF Ran
1 dolph. 49,
The contract between Rutland and
the state for the erection OF the armory
I and convention hafi to serve as me-
Z mortal for the Rutland. World war vet
Grams, has been signedSby Mayor James
C. Dunn for the city and Governor
Clement, Adjiitant General johnson
and Major GUY G. Cowen for the state.
Two Franklin men, Lownle Field
and George Stollicker, were in an auto
accident at Green's Corners. lSwantonl
Saturday night, the machine running
into a ditch, jumping a stone wall and
being completely demolished. Field had
both shoes torn off his feet and was
! severely bruised, while Stollicker was
taken to the st. Adams hospital. Lat
err, returning to his car, Mr.. Field
n foud that someone had stolen every.
thing that could be taken away, in
Guiding tools and . new coat, tires and
Z lamps.
Fred J. Leyee of Winooski has
brought suit in county court to re-
cover for a poisoned COW, which he
valued at s40O. Amelia NJ. Cinquare is
the defendant. According to the claims
J. of Mr.. Levee, he rented of Mrs, Gin
7 qusre a pasture in which to keep his
cows. She planted potatoes in one cor
ner of the pasture and neglected to
keep the fence up around them As
result, one of the cows got into the po'
4 tato patch and drank pail Of the par
Z is green mixture, which was used to
kill potato bugs The COW died and Lee
4 wee bases his suit on the theory that it
was Mrs. Cinquare's fault in not keep.
ing up the fence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

NEW HOUSE AND BARN with y acre
Of land just outside the city on the East
Montpelier road. for only Sl.b00.00; the
owner built hits for home and would not
sell except that circumstances make it neees-
sary 10 leave the state the buildings could
not be erected for 100000 to-day easy
terms.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

more in speculation with nothing left
but regret than would have been re-
quired to furnish conservative life in
comes for themselves and wives. Why
not buy the life income first, then take
chances if you must National Life
ms. Co. Mutual S, S. Ballard, gen
eral agent, Rialto block, Montpelier,
Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
THE D. A. PERRY
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
DO YOU WANT A
HOME?

As everything looks so pros
porous in Barre at this time in
all lines of business. we have a
few good homes to offer for
sale at a bargain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

sn0-H-one il e-roon cottage. very
modern finished in wood. mostly hardwood
with electric lights, bath, and furnace heat;
nice cellar, nice lawn. with shade tres.
some fruit tres extra large lot with
one Of the best gardens in the city; nice
barn. well finished. suitable for garage OF
10 keen a team. with basement under the
barn the house sets on an elevation where
il affords a splendid view Of the citys we
can sell At - surprisingly Low price. con-
sidcring the condition 81 the place.
sos-C2A 2-tenernent house with large
plot Of land with . gardsn and playground.
shade tree. NJ IN very good shane. with =
barn the party is leaving the city and will
cell 81 q sacrifice.
For further information con-
corning these and other city
property and other farms of all
descriptions, stock and tools,
apply to
J. J. DASHNER
Real Estate Agent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
Three Lines for Csc

The Times will publish Wants, Lost and
Found. For Sale. To Let, etc.-short adver-
tisements - at the rate of three lines 10.
twenty-five cents for the first insertion ana
ten cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
AND FEMALE HELP

WANTFD-Man o. worsn % lsarn co=n-
rnerrizl stsdio unrk . Esed chance Tor ID
sKnrnmsrt fer an anhitauia rsugu Elth
littls s1ueriEnce in ths hnss Ihs sreup
500 Ia2tf
HELP WASTED-lcuuF nsn ane v.u-nsn -
fsfs rasfffars e. sltendanr - ~ Ner-
--1-t Ststs Harifai co. - irsans e. ka-
trim - fhass 80 6sef1s- a. uTportunity
dFsr-1 e. attsn1 ruuM tntrtuE ruurss
sury o. h1srtaL NatereuFy. ~ isu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
MISCELLANEOUS

soPTf-ssFs TOLD-Iass ~ ciairvursn.-s aia
- n rezard - vusT frfsudstips. love o.
.-.i--ss --atsr-s LaVts FagL. $40
.t--s-. Flaiufeia "a la-t3.
75Fs-rRET sND long DIST AfsCE TFlL-CE-
TNG-Ass sgatpped - ale par-i@ tal
saaw -tGz
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

action becomes weak,
energy fails, work is an
effort and the beauty of
the figure is destroyed.
Fat excess is unhealthy,
II shnrfcns lives of many.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
Card of Thanks.

TO all those who in any way helped
to contribute to the comfort and pleas
ure of our loved one during his long
illness. we express our heartfelt thanks
and also especially do we thank the
brother quarrymen for their most gen,
erous purses of money during the last
few months. also to the donors Of the
many beautiful floral pieces do we ex-
tend thanks.
Mrs. May Doty and family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
FARMS FOR SALE

S0-AcRE FARM in Marshfeld y mi. from
he bee. a large ~ story house. 10 rooms,
all in fine shape verandss both sides. tele-
phone and share Of stock soft. barn with
basement. built yrs. ago running water
20 house and barn garage, henhouse and
Toulouse: buildings all painted land lays
warm smooth. niaehine-mowing fields. good
pastures. quite quantity Of timber and
wood a nice home for someone.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

Don't allow your health 70 be ruinedthroush
a burden Of unhealthy fat. Become siendsri
Spend some time daily In the open air;
breatue deeply. Get from any druggist box
of Korein and follow korein system simple
directions that come with u
Weigh yourself and take your measure.
ments every week. Continue reducing until
you are down 10 normal koreiu system Is alb
soluteiy harmless. IS pleasant. and even lew
days treatment Is likely &C show noticeable
reduction. Legions Of testimonials.
Korein system pronounced Koran
has succeeded when other remedies
etc, have failed. Il is the EM
delight of those who wish IN
to improve their figure and
TO acquire young. active
appearance. $4,000 n
guarantee that you reduce 80 80.
10 to60 pounds, whatever you need toy
or cost you nothingi Buy Korein al
any busy pharmacy; follow directions.
Show stout friends this advsrfissnaszt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
A. r. COLE, Agent
Marshfield, Vt.-Tel. 1872
FURNISHED ROOMS

TO RENT = Two rooms in Eastman block.
furnished or unfurnished, for light house
keeping inquire OF G. L. Woodwork. East.
man block. tsn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

NEARLY NEW s-RooM HOUSE and a
very large lot, l50xl50 IT.: located about
: or minutes from poetofice: this is a
well-constructed house and has been oceu-
pied by two families is a good trade at
81 $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
AUTOMOBILES

USED CAR FOR SALE-A Cole" running
order apply at Palace Garage. Barre, l02tf
FORD FORM-A-TRUCK FOR SALE-First-
class condition G. F. McAllister Co.
Willamstown lofts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
WANTED TO BUY

WANTED TO BUY-A Kicker saw Frank
]. Harris. Northheld Vt lo2ts'
WILL PAY CASH for your ReuinEfon.
winchester or savage rife, u in gcud
condition &. A. Morris. So No. Main street
i1lt9s
wANTED-To BUY STANDING HAY tel
sss-M. ssg
HIGHEST PRICES PAID F0R RAGS. aag-
azines. iron. etc also furniture ard
stove Ahra-n Fine Phone sla-h ssts'
WANTED TO BUY hay rzek y 70 u
a. lonE TEL jan. tsu
CASl: PRICES PAID for rsrz. rahbsrz. ret
a. = -gAzine. kioes. and haEs specially:
'rhons q. T-R Sam GuulA 10 hruoE ttreet
Tzt1gs
WANTED 10 PryY-secu7t-hnne furuitu-.
.,.,is r-s sfov-. induirs .. Smith. az Ne
wafa street tel IN eet2t-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

W lVlto
FOR SALE--l9l6 7-passenger s-cylinder Cad
lilac, newly painted, new top, new tires
r. Paul Eske, Bethel, VT. l0lt6
ANYONE DESIRING TO HIRE AN AUTO
with driver for short trips cali 264-M for
information. lofts
FOR SALE--5-passenger WHY'S Overland
car SCR, model Big Four; tires.
cords. spares rims extraa innertnbe
recently overhAuled sets Weed chains. set
tools, searchight; must sell as, ] have other
car; call 20 fremont street. l0lt3
SEVEN : PASSENGER STUDEBAKER-In
rst-class condition Just over-hauled, new
tires, new battery. electric lights and self
starter; price and terms reasonable call
and ~get demonstration, ITS Brook street.
'phoM 407-W. l0lt3'
AUTOMOBILE LIvERY--Arrange trips by
calling Mrs. II. S. Miles, Montpelier road.
tel 2l7-A -sr 9Sn
AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE-Ford auto for
sale also would carry passengers even
ings or Sundays reasonable prices address
Charles N. Scott. Graniteville, VT. Tel.
227-5. soft
DODGE TRUCK FOR SALE-Screen body
hrst-class condition. good as new. 1919
model; run about 5000 miles. Fisher Farm,
Bethel Vt eltf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
Too Fat?
EASY, HOME SELF TREATMENT

Overstoutness weakens, the liver be.
comes sluggish, fat sccumulates, heart
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
MODERATE PRICED
HOMES

To close within the next few
days we are allowed to offer
these attractive homes at much
less than their actual value.
Owned by non-residents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

to his home in Springfield, after a
weeks stay at Mr. and Mrs. n. A.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

81. 10000 WITH $4,000 DOWN secures
this desirable e-room house with large
lots on Kynock avenue; good comfortable
harm spring water real home. handy 20
the stonesheds you will want 20 look this
over good chance to keep COW and hens
plenty Of land for garden truck.
OWNER is LEAVING TOWN and wishes
70 sell at once price only 81 $4,000 with
$500 down about 8 minutes walk 20 post
Office: convenient TO the new mill: will
rent for enough 20 make an exceptionally
good investment better look Il Up.
MAPLE AVENUE HOUSE for only
81. 10000. a good trade: you can stop the
rent elak by purchasing q home and by
looking any Of the above over and you will
readily see the prices are lower than you
can buy for within a few months.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
LIVE STOCK FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Chester White boar, Q mos.
old good one. price right; c. L. Royce,
Washington. VT, Peoples phone 2B-6.
l03t3s
FOR SALE Holstein bull calf. age mo-,
weight 800 eligible TO registry price $50
also grade heifer calves at veal price. i04
live weight: c. B. Hopkins, Randolph Cen
ter, Vt, r. d. 3. l02ts'
FOR SALE-Some nice cows also some.
colts Charles Cheney, South Barre. loit6s
FOR SALE-One yoke of oxen, weight about
5000 ms; for further particulars call
2sS-W. Montpelier. VT. lootl2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

iso-ACRE FARM ~ MarShheld. IL mi. from
po~tofnee: 2-siory house. in good shape I:
good big barn just recently built over I:
equipped with litter carrier and horse fork /:
shed roop and Toulouse large henhouse.
running water 10 house and barn large sp-
pie orchard. extra smooth nice~iaying fields I;
plenty Of pssturipT. the risat kind esti-
mated 100 NJ n. OF lumber and a lot Of
wood this farm will nun Is cows and team
hud can easily be made 20 do more someone
ought TO get interested In this deal quick
when they see it and And out the price.
These properties. both farms and village.
are advertised 10 sell also have more.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

FACTORY plant at Hardwick, Vt, mill con-
struction, main bidding 4Ox240, engine
room 20x60 Office building 20x30, storage
building 20x4S, alongside railroad plenty OF
land 90 vacant tenements within half
mile Of plant; most of machinery is sold
Hardwick municipal plant furnishes cheap
electric power; write E. r.. Fletcher, Wood
bury. VT. 1925
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

FOR SALE Two cottages at Lake Groton.
situated at head of the lake. with nice
beach; lot has several hundred pine trees Of
years growth cottages contain good cook
stoves. dishes, bedding and other camp fur
niture inquire of A. l.. Hooper. Groton.
Vermont. S6tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

FOR SALE -- Small printing business 2
large presses, hand presses, plates types.
etc. address National Memorial Co., North
field, Vt. 1857
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
FOR SALE

WOOD STOVE and chunk ptoye
for sale; Morrison, 6 Laurel street, tel
lbs-R 1927
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

SWEET PEA BLOSSOMS Mixed or sep
arate eolors Booth, Cherry street, tel.
667-Y l1lt6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

SIX OR SEVEN TONS OF STANDING
HAY for sale at Cutler Corner; Cliff
ytreet tel. 144-J. l03tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

FOX SALE---A Cottage Crawford kitchen
range with gas attachment; VIM. Milne
q Patterson street i02E
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
HELP WANTED--MALE

WAN1ED--Tool boy for Barre Sharpening
Co.; apply Gerrard-Barclay Granite Go;
i02t2
WANTED--A man for electric polishing ma
chine Roux Granite Co. l03E
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs Harris G. Ranney re-
Gently observed the 50th anniversary
of their marriage at their home in
Pittsfeld.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

granite and marble monuments brightens
up the lettering and makes the whole monu-
ment look clean and new guaranteed prices
on application James Sullivan, ia Park
street, Barre, VT isH
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

FOR SALE-l9l6 7-passenger s-cylinder Cad
lilac, newly painted, new top, new tires
X. Paul Eske Bethel, VT l0lte
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

Mrs. W. B. Spencer of Hydeville has,
stalk of wine plant which measures
81 inches from the tip Of the leaf to
the root and one stalk is sufficient for
two pies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

FOR SALE-Showcase, ice chest 4s'x25"x
72'', ice chest 23' x42"x3 ButterKist pop
corn machine, empty wine barrels, counters.
tables 20'x3', sleigh, wagon, clothes eabinets
only 600-gal wooden portable water tank;
window blinds, wheelbarrow, botting ma
chine. hickory double wagon pole, pair OF
VA fta wifi vi ~ bod
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

The Nichols & Barney Clothing Co.
of Rutland has brought suit against
that city for $1,000, claiming that the
cellar of their store was flooded by the
backing I'D of city sewer
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

A young child of Seamore Wardweli,
who is visiting at James Wardweils
.in Chittenden,. was seriously hurt
few days ago when, in jumping on the
piazza, he cut his tongue nearly off.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

By the collapsing of the bridge on his
farm in North Rupert, S. F. Adams,
his team of horses and a cultivator
were precipitated into the river nearly
10 feet below. Mr.. Adams and the
horses were somewhat cut and bruised;
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15

FOR SALE - Two-story 2-tenement house.
with good barn and cellar under house
and barn. all in good repair; each tenement
has rooms, electric lights and bath plenty
OF garden for both tenements the barn
made into a Groom tenement; this is good
property TO buy for home or investment: sit
uated at Il Clark street price right; tele-
phone 56-R inquire at 2i-22 Rowland
building Eiwin l. Scott sf
New-York tribune., 1920-10-20

shire and president or the South wal.s
Miners Federation, suggested that the
two shillings the miners demanded
should be granted temporarily, pending
the creation of permanent wages
board, and the whole matter reviewed
by the end Of the year. He asserted
there was evidence that the miners had
purposely restricted the output and de-
clared that if it was to be fight to a
finish every man must be withdrawn
from the mines regardless Of the dam
age and loss involved
James Henry Thomas, Of the Ma
tional Union of Railwaymen. support
ing Mr.. Braces suggestion, said it was
no secret that seventeen days ago a
special meeting of the railway dele
gates decided by only one vote not to
strike forthwith, after he had made
the utmost efforts in favor of peace
After Mr.. Braces speech, q Cabinet
council was held to consider the situa-
ton. Hence, it was late when Premier
Lloyd George rose to reply. He began
by complimenting the House on the
moderation and absence of bitterness
cussed. He then referred to Mr..
Braces suggestion, which he COM
planned was in many respects obscure.
He :aid if a settlement was to be
attained it must be on something morc
definite, which would not merely post
ponc the dispute to the future but
sow the seeds Of further trouble, not
only in the mining but in every other
industry.
The first urtoward incident directly
connected with the coal strike occurred
at Ton-y-pandy, in South Wales, at
midnight last night, when some young
colliers collected and started to sing
"The Red Flag" causing the police to
intervene. Some stone throwing oc-
Cured, but the crowd dispersed upon
appeals by the police, although la,.~
windows in police stations were
smashed.
The rioting was renewed at midnigh.
tonight. Windows were stoned and
broken and four policemen were in
jured. The rioters were dispersed ty
the police.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-20
Woman Is Questioned
In Paul Murder Case
Three Other Female Associates
OF Camden Bank Runner
Under Surveillance

CAMDEN, n. j., Oct. 1s.-A woman
whose identity was not disclosed, was
questioned u. to-day by Prosecutor
cnarles A. Wolverton of Camden
.oanty in connection with the mys-
9 Se',ous n, robbery and Staying of David
D. raul, the bank messenger, who dis
appeared on October 8 and whose body
was way found last Saturday buried in the
.siSey pines. 1t was reported that tho
aonan' Who appeared to be about
Mlf'y years old, was one of several
W.T. nun wnom Paul was alleged to have
oeen friendly. This could not be Of
aelaily confirmed.
Neither would the officials saw
Nhetner she was the "Western woman"
lucy .as nave been seeking in the hope that
.ne ,'ilght be able to throw some light
vi, W. lne mystery. Two weeks before he
disappeared with $4,000 in cash and
ssnecHs ss Paul is said by the police to
nave me. the "Western woman" and
lucy assert he had been seen with her
sssersi times since. The bank runner
way friendly with at least three other
,Io'heh' all of whom are under surveil-
''hee' according to the authorities.
frank James, a local automobile sales
man, who has been detained by tho
san'uen s"n authorities since Saturday
-sht' mad not been released late to-
s ~sn'' Inc police declared he was not
,a rnaer arrest and was not held as a
aspect, but that they hoped to learn
pnro"ugn him the identity of some Of
1auls associates.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-20
Missing Files Delay
Hearing in Bond Inquiry
Documents We're Sent Back to
Comptroller's Office in AL
bany by Mistake

The John Doe investigation of bond
purchases made by the State Comptrol-
ier's Office for various state sinking
funds, which is being conducted before
Justice Frederic Kernochan, was de-
layed yesterday when it was discov-
cred that correspondence files brought
to this city to be used as evidence had
been sent back to Albany by mistake
Ferdinand Pecora, Assistant District
Attorney, who is conducting the in
quiry. was prepared yesterday to re-
call Comptroller Eugene NJ. Travis to
the stand, but changed his mind when
he found that the Comptroller's files
had been returned to the state capital.
Nobody seemed able to explain how
the correspondence came to be sent
back to Albany, as no order had been
issued to that effect. Its absence ap-
peared to nettle Mr.. Pecora, who de-
clared that the files contained letters
that he was anxious to introduce.
Judge Kernochan adjourned the
hearing until 10 o'clock this morning,
when Comptroller Travis will take the
stand,
New-York tribune., 1920-10-20

e,Ai minutes late for a scheduled 1890
O'Clock meeting. AS soon as it had been
convened Comptroller Craig moved that
we budget Of 1881 ,546,9l3.34. fixed Mt
'he close of Saturdays session, aug
m mented by the additions of Monday and
IueSday, be adopted. Henry II. Cur
ran, borough President of Manhattan,
objected to this procedure and made n
Ioint of order that there was nothing
dennite before the body for action.
mere was an argument, t;nged by
some acrimony, between Comntroller
Cralg and Mr.. Curran before the Mnvor
ruled that Mr.. Curran's point of o.
der was poorly taken. Then the Conn
troiler substituted another motion
tnat the board adjourn until TODAY mt
O'clock. wy ~
NJ. f. Connolly. President of tho
Borough of Queens. objected to this
ana amended 1t to read that the ad-
Journment be taken until 1905 this
morning. That motion was passed
aI@er r. II. La Guardia, President of
the Board of Aldermen. had delivered
nlmsei1 or an opinion concerning the
Comptroiler's original motion.
lasted from 11:55 last night until
1910 this morning the board members
appeared to reach no better under
standing. When they reconvened the
same procedure was repeated onlv it
was of shorter duration After a few
minutes the board took recess until
o'clock this afternoon. Under the
charter it is essential that all addi-
tions be included in the budget before
midnight tonight. 1t may subsequent
ly be reduced.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-20
U. S. Agents Accused of
Not Enforcing Dry Law
Prosecutor Angered When Chi
cago Commissioner Refuses
TO Hold Three Policemen
Special Dispatch to The Tribune

"pec'U DiSpdfcb to The TrtDune
CHICAGO, Oct. 19.-After an alter
cation with Assistant District Attorney
John Kelley, United States Commits
sioner Lewis +. Mason to-day threw out
Oh court the cases of three policemen
accused of taking bribes to protect a
saloon man in the sale of WHISKY.
Inc government wants these men
heid as conspirators," Kelley shouted
notify. "If the government does not
prosecute them Chief Garrity WON'T,
nes mad six months to bring charges
and he hasn't done it,"
~ At virtually the same moment Chief
uarrlty was emerging from a confer
tsnce with district captains, at which
uepartment wide open with bootlegpinp
charges. He said he had mentioned the
matter to the captains. The chiefs
personal stenographer, however, was
present at the hearing in Commits
soner Mason's office.
Later Kelley obtained Federal war
rants for the arrest of two other
policemen on charges of conspiracy to
violate the prohibition law. 1t is
charged these men took bribes to per
mt Frank McGovern, a South Side
sdlooh keeper, TO sell whisky.
In Judge Landis's court prohibition
enforcement was the subject of more
d'scouraglng talk. He denounced dry
agents severely for apparent indiffer-
ence and said this monkey business
must stop.
At the close of the mornings hear
lngs of charges by McGovern, that
three policemen had shaken him down.
Commls lssioner Mason announced that
no evidence had been brought out to
warrant holding the policemen.