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The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
oil Prices Reduced.

Hor1ton, Tex. - The Humble OH
and Refining Company has announced
a reduction Of so cents in the price of
pip cline oil. The cut is from SO to
$50. The company is paying 81 for
oil in earth.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
NAV Settle WAGE Row.

Washington. = Representatives OF
the anthracite mine workers and ope
rators were called by Secretary Of
Labor Wilson te meet here in an ef-
fort to break the deadlock in wage
negotiations.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
Annthar Bank Fails

Bismarck, N. D. - The State Bank
of Mohawk failed to open it's doors re-
Gently. 1t is the tenth bank in North
Dakota to close down in the past 10
days. Liquidation in grain prices is
held responsible for the failures.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
WAGES Reduced Again.

Union, S. C. - Three large cotton
mills in this county which recently
cut wages 10 per cent, have announc.
ed another cut of Is per cent, but
will run full time.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
Rraisted win Retire.

Washington.-Rear Admiral w. G.
BREASTED, surgeon general of the navy
since 1914, will go on the retired list
In the near future, Secretary Daniels
announced, to be succeeded by Rear
Admiral Edward r. Stitt.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
Burns To Death In IaiI.

oeburn, Va. Elmer Caldwell, y
white man, was burned odeath early
in the morning recently in an attempt
to destroy the Jail at Cranes Nest.
va, in which he was detained.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
Ereinht Trains Crash.

Arkadelphia. - Two Missouri Pa
cific freight trains crashed head on at
Witherspoon, five miles north OF
here.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
N. neaehanal Imnrovss.

Paris. - Paul Deschanel, whose re-
signation as president of the French
republic, was. forced by sickness last
summer, has realty improved in
health.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
Jud Tunkins.

Jud Tunkins says the fact that most
of the family are out to the moving
pictures or the caberay is all that
keepS the flat from being overcrOwded
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03

Few will take the pains to crack the
shell of a man determined TO live in
one.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
Eormer ENFORCE Retter.

Doom, Holland. - The condition of
former Empress Auusta Victoria of
Germany is much improved.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
RusY

Bolton-What are you dong for your
cold?
Understanding.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
A LETTER
FOR WOMEN
From a Woman Whose Serious Ill
ness Was Overcome by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
IIIIITII[LIIIIIII!!IIIHTTTT'

Garrett, Kas.-'I first took Lydia E.
Vegetable Compound for a
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03

How one treasures the smile of
strangers who Oyerhear his witty re-
mark.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03

The man that would he great must
first work hard to he child-like.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
Dc ImprOved NOD. 4.EI. ?. ot.swa Los saw.

One man wheels this outfit from cut
to cut and log to log like a barrow.
Separate attachments cut down trees
and cut up branches. Extra power let's,
the engine do heavy work Of all kinds
Owners of the Ottawa Log Saw laugh
at coal shortages and are making big
money with ease, the machine doing the
work. 50 to so cords cut any day, rainy
or dry, by one man, are normal figures.
And wood is approaching $50 cord!
The Ottawa is compact, simple and dur
able. 1t sells for cash or easy payments
and is guaranteed. If you have wood to
cut the Ottawa Log Saw will be the
most satisfactory machine you've ever
owned. We suggest that you write the
Ottawa Mfg. Co., 2724 Wood St, Otta-
wa, Kas., for their complete new Illus
trated book and prices, sent free to
all readers of this paper.
NORTH ARKANSAS FARMS AND STOCK
RANCHES CHEAP-$7 to $50 per acre
NJ.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03

The man who'll until he gets him
optimisr.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03

The true measure Of kindness is the
certainty of its continuance.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03

Some men are too stubborn to ac-
knowledge the corn until you step on
their toes.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03
USE DIAMOND DYES"

Dyes Color Card"-16 rich colors. Adv
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1920-12-03

NORTH ARKANSAS FARMS AND STOCK
RANCHES CHEAP-$7 to $50 per acre
Leonard & Tevebaugh. Mountain Home. Ark
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10
GRANITEVILLR

Regular meeting of branch, No. IL,
Q. w. |. q. of N. A. will be held on
Wednesday, Aug IL, at 1880 o'clock;
three amendments to the constitution
to be balloted on, raising the dues TO
75c month, to amend section IL to
read $3.50 instead of So, to amend sec
ton "A to read any member not work
ING at the trade for one month or longer
half dues. Ballotng on |. 5. and T..
Other business of Importance. John IA.
Coxon. cor. sec.
Walter Belville went to New Haven,
Conn, Saturday, where he will visit
relatives, D
Elmer and Ernest Belyille went 10
Sylvester, P. O., Saturday to spend
week
Robert Slater resumed his duties
yesterday at the Boutwell,, Milne and
yarnum quarries, after two weeks
vacation.
Roy Mcleod and his sister, Miss
Christy motored 20 Hartford Conn, last
week to visit relatives, They were ac-
companied by Mrs George Mcleod
who stopped in Springfield to spend a
week with John Mcleod.
Malcolm Mckinnon came home from
Boston Sunday, where he has been in
the Massachusetts general hospital.
Mrs. August Rantilla and family
have returned from Troy, y. H., where
they have been spending the past year
John McInnes. his mother, Mrs.
Margaret McInnes, Mrs. Malcolm Mac
Auley and Mrs. Malcolm McRae re-
turned Friday from Canada. where they
motored last week to visit relatives
Miss Lucy Conuors who j. employed
in Montreal, is visiting at her home
here
Mrs. Rae Donahue of New Haven,
Conn, is visiting relatives in town.
Miss B. Alice Miles of New Haven,
Conn. is spending few days with her
mother. Mrs Andrew MilesA
Baseball, Grsniteville A. A. vs..
Montpelier X. OF c. Gazeley's park,
Wednesday, August IL, at 5 O'Clock
p. m.-adv.
Dance, gymnasium hall Friday, Aug
ust 10. CAROLS fye.piece orchestra.
Dancing from to o'clock M Ad
mission Sl25 Come and have a good
time adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10
TALK OF THE TOWN

Step in and hear the Pathe machine.
Different from any other photograph.
Barre Drug Co.-adv.
This is the last day you can pay
your taxes without additional costs.
City clerks Office open this evening
from $3.50 to g.
Miss Nora D. Morris arrived this
morning from Boston, where she is at
tending the Massachusetts General hos
pital training school for nurses. She
will spend a three weeks vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Nor
ris, of Averill street.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph G. Shadroui of
Brooklyn street, on complaint of Grand
Juror William Wishart, were hailed
into court yesterday morning, charged
with maliciously destroying fence, 10y
pulling out the staples and stripping
off the wire, belonging to James Sulli-
van, chief of police in Barre. They
pleaded not guilty before Judge Edwin
l.. Scott, and were placed on 500 bail,
which was furnished. The arrest was
made by Deputy Sheriff Fl. J. Slavton.
Milo Capt., the lI-year old son of
Mrs. Albina Capt. of 80 Circle street,
while riding a bicycle on Boynton
street yesterday afternoon, took
tumble and when he struck the high
way fell on one foot in such way
that he nearly amputated the big toe
on his right foot. Alfred c. Simpson,
who came along Boynton street soon
after the accident, picked up the boy
and took him to the hospital, where
the toe was cut off and the wound
dressed. The boy was returned 20 his
home to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10
WILLI4HSTOWN

Miss Alma Bean Of Mortified, q
former resident as housekeeper for NJ
A. Smith, is visiting Miss Emma
Adams and other friends,
Mrs. Mark Perkins Of Tunbridge has
lately been the guest Of Mr. and Mrs,
Albert NJ Goodrich.
VIII Goodwin is in Franconis. \ H,
on visit to his son Pliny Goodwin
Mrs. Msrthe Dewey and friend Mrs.
Inman OF Pascoag. r. l., and Miss Alice
Walker were in Montpelier Yesterday,
where they were the guests Of Mrs.
Willard r. Walker
Sawdust may be had at the mill Of
the Williamstown Co for few DAYS
without money, Just by hauling it
away
James Mari is spending part Of
the summer vacation at Loon Lake,
y. ". where he Is an empluye Of the
Loon Lake House.
Miss Helen johnson Of Caribou. Me,
Is visiting Der sister, Mrs. j. L. Win
chester
Band concert next Saturday eve
ming, weather permitting
A. Richard Martin was in Hyde Park
over the week end as the guest of
Robert Parker. and took part in an
entertainment in that town.
Mrs Hattie Poor is in Woodsville.
y. III. visiting Drs. Vernon n and
Anna Edison.
Charles Passera. former towns
man and now Of Springfield Mass. is
the guest Of his mother. Mrs Adele
Passera. at their home in town
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10

Mr. ,and Mrs. Stephenson and MIR
and Mrs. Lowe of Melrose, Mass, are
at S. /. Miller's for a few weeks.
About 30 friends of Mr. and Mrs.
Pearl Durham met at their home on
July % TO remind them of their 18th
wedding anniversary. Cake and coffee
were served and all reported good
time.
MRS. Kate Fifield was in Rochester
recently az the guest of her son, HIN
~, and his wife.
Miss Phyllis Barre, who is in Ran
dolph sanatorium for treatment, is re-
ported as improving.
Mrs. Clyde Campbell and children Of
Granville have been visiting her par
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10

Latest hits out fully one month
ahead on the Pathe. Hear them a our
store. Barre Drug CO. adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10
WEBSTERVILLE
Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Amedy OBJ
served Their Golden Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Napoleon Amedy cele-
brated their 50th, or golden, wedding
anniversary Saturday, August !. They
went to st. Sylvester's church in Gran
iteville at a. m, attended by Their
oldest daughter, Mrs. Margaret Cur
rier, and their youngest son, Herbert
Amedy. Rev. FIR. Norbert LaChance
from out of town officiated at the
mass said in their honor, while FIR.
LaChance of Graniteville led the choir
and also gave en- address TO the bride
and groom of fifty years and their
many friends and relatives who had
assembled there After receiving many
hearty congratulations they returned
to their home, where 45 of their rela
tiyes awaited them. The remainder
of the day was spent very pleasantly
AT home. In the evening about $50
friends called to help in the celebra
ton Dancing in the house and on
the lawn was enjoyed by many. The
first dance, plain quadrille, was led
by Mr.. and Mrs Amedy, and the other
six composing the set were aged from
50 TO SIS. Still they did justice TO the
dance
During the evening Thomas Brew. in
behalf of the friends, presented MIR.
and Mrs. Amedy purse of sl25 as an
of their loyal friendship.
Refreshments of ice cream, cake and
soda were served. The party broke
UP Just before midnight, wishing the
host and hostess many more happy
years together.
Napoleon and Margaret tPoullait1
Amedy were married in Rockport,
Mass, August Z, 1870, and came to
TO reside in 1852. To
them were born Is children, seven of
whom are now living. They also have
a grandchildren and nine great
Mr. Amedy is now EN-.
ployed by the Wells.Lamson Quarry
Co
Those attending the celebration
from out of town were a son-in-law,
Clifford Gamachi Of Barre; a son,
Charles Amedy, and wife and family
Of winooski. and grand daughter.
Mrs. Ernest Duprey, and husband and
family of Mortified.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10
THE UNION DRY GOODS COMPANY

city, where they visited her brother
for several weeks.
Baseball, Graniteville A. A. vs..
Montpelier X. of C. Gazeley's park,
Wednesday, August IL, at 81 o'clock
p. m.-adv.
Dance, gymnasium hall Friday, Aug
nst 10. CAROLS fiye-piece orchestra.
Dancing from to | o'clock a. m. Ad.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FORD COUPE FOR SALE 1920 model.
electric lirhts, starter. dcmountAble rims
inquire Palace Garage. Barre. i2bu
FOR SALE-CottsEe house and abrn on
Trow hill. about one mile from city.
rfazrs on both sides. electric liThtz. two
ceres land. ~ acres in strawberriss. some
apries trees end small fruit. inquire Of
William RitchisN lists
WANTED Board and noon for two men.
beginning sept J. send replies 20 p"
care Times Office. 1858
FoR SALE-Csd1lac touring car. rsfre
SE5o. frst one here gets u for sSe5 P.
II Carr. y Camp street I2sf
FOR SALE-Horse harness and busy Of
void exchange for Ford car. apply %
RAYMOND Thompson, telephone asia. East
Hi 1859
FOR sAIE-TWo roll TOP dzks. osHio.
table. desk chair. ehiid's desk. fur robe
sst Encycioredia Britannia. Rochester
iznar. Hve stone ssrs. inquire a. 90 Avsril
street. GeorEe l. Norris- i2stf
TOR SALE-Ysariinr hers ard sprinE
chicksus. three nice shozts. and tcp car
rszEs. nsay psi1ied. joan Brshdn.
WEBSTER street of Liberty ttnzt i15t1'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10
EAST BARRE

Baseball. Graniteville A A y.
Montpelier X. Of G. Gszeley's park.
Wednesday, August H. At ) O'Clock
p m adv
Dance, gymnasium hall Friday, Aug
ust n CAROLS fve-piece orchestra
Dancing from to O'Clock a. m. Ad-
mission Sl25. Come and have = good
time adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10

Slightly used upright piano for sale
at bargain at 1872 Main street.-adv,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey WEIGH OF Mich.
igan are visiting with H. J. Nolholm
and other friends in the city while en-.
ioying a trip through this section.
Mcssrs. WEIGH and volholm were en-.
ployed in the Gleason undertaking
store when Young men. Both have
since acquired a furniture business
and Mr.. Welch is still in that bust
ness. while Mr.. Volholm has retired 70
give more time TO his banking inter
ests.
Warren Steele and Verna Anderson.
two Montpelier young men, are the
only Vermont boys who were elected
on the R. o. T. c. cavalry team that has
gone to Camp Perry, Ohio, for the an.
nusl shoot OF military men.
DIR. and Mrs. 7. y. Whitaker Of
Turus, Mimi, have been visiting at
the home Of G. B. Walton and 5. 5.
Ballard in Montpelier and G. L. McFar
land in Barre and have now gone 20
Jacksonville for visit.
One Of the children in the family Of
Patrick McIncrney has developed scar
let fever. but the case is so ISOLATED
from the rest Of the family hat the
entire home does not have TO be QUAR-
antined. DR.. A. J. DeFossett has ar
ranged affairs at his home SO hat he
is not detained longer at the house,
although he cannot 20 back, according
10 a statement made at the health oili
GERS Office last summer
John aud Earl Naugler Of Worcester,
Mass. are visiting with VI. +. and Nrs.
IRWIN Lspien.
John Benjamin has exchanged his
house on Pike street in Barre and the
one on Berlin street in Montpelier for
George Miles farm in Middlesex; the
deal having been contaminated Mon
dsy. II amounts 70 $4,000.
Fred McQuinn. who has made Mont
pelier his home part Of the time Of
late wears. NMAS RfutIfA ~ y tAiF'EAa
court Monday 70 hc sent to the house
Of correction for a year and a half for
breach Of probation His wife IS in the
hospital in Burlington and his children
were without care Ono II these was
sent 10 the industrial school. while the
other four were committed 70 the board
81 charities and probation McQuinn
was considerably surprised when he ap
peared in court yesterday, having
learned that his children were to be
given care. - have the officer take
rim r. custody He did not seem to Be
much injured mentally when the chi
dren were committed % th'board but
when b received his own sentence be
broke down and criei
Misses Anna 1lrAiahon and Eliza
nth McMahon have bought one e tie
CORY house - Yin street They plan
10 SCI then house on hillside ave
rs5n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10

Bert Pelkey was called TO Chazy,
\. Y, Friday by the illness of his
father.
Calvin Mckenzie returned 20 his
hom. in Springfield, Mass, this morn
ing after visiting here a week.
Miss Margaret Fraser of Alberta is
visiting friends and relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Cummings and
little son returned to New Haven,
Conn, Thursday.
Roland Sturgeon was here for a few
DAYS. returning TO his home in Mon
treal Sunday morning be was accom-
panied by his wife. who will make a
short stay in Montreal.
Mrs. Joe Pelkey of East Charlotte
i visiting her son, Nelson, who has
been in for about two weeks
Florence and MarrSret Finnigan re-
turned last week from visiting rela
tives in New York
Mrs. Lizzie Cane and little daughter
of Quincy, Mass, are visiting her
cousin. Mrs. Albert LittleWood.
Mr.. and Mrs Alphonse Blanchard
returned Friday from visit TO Can
ada
Mrs William Riddell and little son
returned Saturday from New York
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10
Cattle Owners Attsntionl

The organization meeting Of the Cen
trail Vermont Cattle club win Be held
a. Worthen hsll, Barre. Thursday. Aug.
Il, al p. m All farmers interested
in better cattle and better prices -hogd
attend this meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10
Sl.25 a pair
"Burlineton" Silk Lisle Hosiery

ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Manning, the
past week.
Miss Madge Scott of Bennington is
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. +. L. Mar.
tin.
Mrs. Karl Archer who has been Sc
riously i'll, is much better
John Weleh, jr., was in Montpelier
recently.
Miss Lola Fifield visited friends in
Warren last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Scott, no
have been in Barre for two weeks,
have returned home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10
City of Barre Taxes,

These are in my hands for collection
and must be paid on or before Aug. 10,
1920.
James Mack, city clerk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10
BARRE DAILY TIMES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1920.
The Weather.

Cloudy, showery weather probable
tonight and Wednesday; no change in
temperature; moderate TO fresh south
west winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-10

mission 1925. Come and have a good
time. adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-30
lMPflDlle STRIKE
AMONG THE YANKEES

Jacksonville. Fla. March "a
Some Of the members OF the New
York American League club were re-
ported to have threatened = strike In
|a warm discussion today with Col.
onsss Ruppert and Raston. the own.
ers. shortly before the team went on
the Acid and gave Florida fans q
treat BY trouncfng the Cincinnati Reds
by 3 to I.
Pratt shawkey and peckinpaugh
bearded the colonies in their hotel,
acting - q committee for the play
srs, to demand . new deal on the
"dtvvy" OF s13.ooo third place money,
REGARDING the division Of which there
has been much discussion. The play
ers declared they had about SO a
piece coming, ana they wanted q de-
cision. right on the bat, 90 to speak.
In effect. Rupert and Huston told
them II was aaginst custom to dis
cuss such 4 matter with players In
stead OF the manager, but that they
would announce their decision Wed.
nesdAy.
Pratt was said to have retorted
that that would not be satisfactory
and that An immediate decision was
wanted. The owners were adamant
and the committee consulted with
the other players, during which ad-
visibility OF striking and refusing to
cross oats with the Reds was dis
cuased.
But Colonies Rupert and Huston
did not recede in the face OF q threat
to strike and the men hustled to the
field and won a good game.
Tonight 1t was reported that one or
more OF the Yankees Will probably be
traded as a result OF the threat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-30
u ~ Spring Tie
Young Mans Fancy"-
California Proves /,

4 xunm NSAncsSco, March 3f.---Marriages
- N The lncrease. whether prohihi
1een of proposing by women In respon-
10 - = question.
x@M January. 1913. there were All
s1mNfrtaKea recorded here. For the same
Deg4od this year m increase OF lss was
s1eesd Or = total OF $50 for the frss
tAlrty-cns days OF thts year.
During February last year the mar
ktkke licenses issued totaied ss3. as
compared with Sss matrimonial per-
fnits granted for the same month this
year
!. From the above statistics IL would
appear that prohibition has the ef-
feet Of giving tho young men, cid men
and middie-aRed men more counting
xinne.
single men. ~ they designate them
selves when applying for licenses. are
leading the single women by a sub
: stAntixi margin In January and Feb
ruAry the total OF single men TO get
marriage licenses were s12. compared
with .s3e single women who sought
welded bliss In 1919 the 'singie"
ngure~ were 72e men and 5s7 women
widows started out strong in Jan
uary OF this year Fifty-three took
mt, themselves better halves" while
only twenty six had the courage for a
second attempt last year.
widows who have had experience
with husbands who sought SICK
friends or stayed ont late during ths
wet" years were q bit cautious in
January this year. hut IN February
they appeared to he getting back their
nerve.
Sixty-three widows remarked in
January. 1919. as with sixty for tire
sAtne month this year However. n
@Fesruary sfxty-svs took net her.
chance against fry~six for the same
De rod Ia 1919.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-30
new SITE eIV[I. f0n
FIRST BAPTIST ehORgh

W. s. Forbes will donate an entire
city block to the First Baptist churcn
conservation and will pay the entire
cost OF the construction OF one OF the
most modern and up-to-dats churches
in the South, It was learned from Z
reliable source last night The tender
at the property and building has NOT
been nsatls 10 the congragat ton ye'.
However this win probably be done
Aext week. - revival services are
hein4 conducted At the church this
week and Spccial business meeting
cannot - called.
The ground u situated on the
DoulevAfd IN one OF tho most exclu-
sive sections Of Richmond and II
boundsA by Mulberry Street. Park
Avenue and the Boulevard, making 1t
m IDEAL location TOR the church.
About two pears ago reports that
Mr.. Forbes would present the First
HApttst church with q new West End
home were circulated but no stated
1t that tins that the announcement
waa premature and that the project
could not be undertaken during the
war.
Mr.. Forbes n known ~ one Ut the
most Mbern contributors TO the FIRST
Baptist church. and In q recent CAM
paign he donated $4,000 to the
church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-30
Fat Brings Freedom;
Jail Food Changes q
Mans Appearance

San Francisco, March 37--The pus-
xling question in local judicial circles
Is whether Sheriff Tom Finn should be
censored or complimented on the food
he serves to the city's prisoners At the
county jail.
This question arose over the eAss
OF Thomas Griffin. ArrHsted last Sep
TENDER on q charge Of burglary tor
breaking into q box car. stealing Shoes
and selling them to Annts
Sandwich and Hllly Resented. Sec
ond-ha dealers.
Tom Griffin has occupied cell II
the county Jail with nothing TO do
but-eat, sleep and play checkrrA
until finally he WAS called bsfor<
Judge Roche.
Tho witnesses. Annie and Mite
were asked:
us that the mAnr
..Bless you, mol" both replied. WHY
the man who sold VI the shoes Wal
so skinny he could hardly make
shadow. That's not the man." -,
The case wass lost Immediately. M
one could Identify Griffin for the rsA-
son that whom he appeared In court HI
weighed 100 pounds. whereas when hi
was arrested no tipped the scale 1T 1e1
pounds.
Certainly, Sheriff Finn could testify
that Griffin was the man who had
| been given to him last September. Rut
what OF that? Tho witnesses sait
| he wasn't the man who stole the shoes
| The jurors believed the witnessed
and returned Z verdict Of not guilty
and Griffin walked out a free mar
and eighty-nine pounds to the good