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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17

on board a modern battleship can
not be trained in a week or a year. Our navy
in the recent war was VIGOROUSLY short OF Of
scers. BY a system of intensive training. Of
acers for the army we're whipped into share
after a fashion, but the naval problem In this
regard is vastly more difficult. Yet. in spite OF
the determination to 90 on increasing the navy
until it is the largest in the world. apparently
nothing is being done to train the men neces-
sary 10 properly handle the vessels after they
are put into commission.
To build these great warships at the ex-
penditure Of nearly s25,ooo.oOo apiece only to
have them lie Idle at the dock and quickly be-
come out of date and useless is about the
biggest waste that can be imagined.
But the manning OF the ships is not the only
necessity. There must be submarines. de-
stroyers. airplanes. coileries, hospital ships
supply ships and tenders in great numbers to
serve each Of these floating fortresses. This
involves the expenditure OF many more millions
of dollars.
What a fool-hardy thing it all is when, IT
The same amount of energy and ability were
exerted no doubt an agreement could ne
brought about among the powers OF the earth
to limit armament. save this money and per-
init the people to devote their wealth to some
really constructive purpose.
OF course, the ideal method is through the
League Of Nations which is already function
ing and only needs the support and influence OF
,be United states to make it a great success
in every way. But there seems to be an alb
horance OF anything bordering on the ideal at
Wa shington, In that case. Senator Borah-a
senator who can hardly be classed as an IDEAL
advanced a scheme Coz a conference
IN which the United States, Grea. Britain and
Japan would take part and discuss the feast
billy of stopping naval construction for a time
leaving conditions exactly as they are for the
time being. There is nothing startling in that
Each one of these countries mentioned has a
navy of no mean proportions. 1t would not
mean disarmament by any means. 1t would
simply mean the saving of billions of dollars
so badly needed to pay off the enormous debt
now saddled on the people because OF the war
that has already taken place. Truly this ought
to appeal to the powers at Washington. II
surely must appeal to the people. 1t is up TO
the people, then. TO make their sentiments felt
at the national capital.
There is still another course open for the
Incoming President IL he will but adopt it.
That is to call a conference of all the powers
to discuss disarmament in a general way.
Such a conference was provided for in the very
bill that authorizes the present naval constitute
lion. 1t is a substitute that would be in ac-
cord with a civilized, Christian nation. Presi-
dent-elect Harding has it within his power to
render a great service to humanity and to re-
lieve the people of an enormous burden II he
but will. 1t remains to be seen whether he
will be big enough to measure up to the situa-
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
TO QUESTIONS

Any reader can get the answer to
any question By writing This Pertb
Amboy Evening News Information
Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin, Direc-
applies strictly to Information. The
bureau cannot give advice On legal.
medical and financial troubles. II
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles, nor to undertake exhaus-
tive research on IN subject. Write
your question plainly and briefly.
Give full name and address n en-
close " cents in stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct
to the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
Short Sonnefs.
An Endorsement.

Dear luke: II you don't quit being 50
popular, / guess we'll have to quit using your
column in the Metropolis, 1t is causing trouble
in our Composing Room. The linotype opera
tors stage a free-for-ali every afternoon. each
demanding the privilege of setting your copy.
The Union suits us, but We can't afford 10 have
agitators like you hanging on the hook.-Al.
Harris, Florida Metropolis, Jacksonville. Fla.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
Relative Rank

"And do you think I would prove
a satisfactory mate with whom TO
sail the sea of life ?" he asked soft.
ly.
"Oh. $685." the maiden respond
ed cody. YOU'D do pretty well as
a mate. I guess. IL you clearly un-
derstood who was captain."-Coun-
try Gentleman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
OtIclli

Don't stick your head so far out of the
window" advised the Brakeman on the pas
senger train. A..
"ill stick my head out as far as ! durn
piease!" replied the Hard Guy. who was rub
All right. go ahead" returned the Brake.
man. "OnNy I'll warn you right now that II
Won damage any of our bridges with that ivory
dome of yours. you'll have TO pay Tor the
damaged"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
GOSH!

The National Shoe Retailer Association held
a convention in Milwaukee recently. A local
movie house that was featuring the film:
Goddess Men," had this electric sign in front
of the house:
welcome
N. s. r. A..
Goddess Men
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
JUST JOKING
Back-Fired

bdck-t1re0
When the clock struck az" the
other night father came to the head
OF the stairway and in a rather
loud tone of voice said:
Young man. is your 'self-start-
err out Of order tonight?"
ut doesn't matter" retorted the
young man, ''as long as there's a
crank in the house."-Pittsburg
Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
Mhat,s the Fare no Birmingham?

If you want full weight When you puy codl'
see Overton Fulton, Secretary of the Alabama
Fuel Company. Birmingham. Alabama.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
Light Reading Matter.

The other day we ran across a booklet
written by an engineering expert. The booklet
is named: THE Theory OF The Geometry or
Hvperspace AS Applied To A Space or Four
Dimensions. And The Derivation OF The
Fundamental Magnitudes OF A Quadruple
Orthogonal system"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17

] reckon you have heard the news
That they've discovered Betelgeuse;
Now, do not interrupt me, please,
To tell me it's called B~etelguese!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
Huh

Some women are always rushing around
madly without getting anywhere. But what
we started to tell you was that Minnie Mustrush
lives in Johnstown, Penn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
The Limit.

THAT lad Smith is sure a champion tight
wad. isn't he?" said Brown.
I'm say he is" agreed Jones. why. that
bird could climb into the barrel of a shotgun
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
BITS OF BYPLAY
BY Luke McLuke.
Copyrisht. 1920, by The Cincinnati Enquirer.


A husbands oft a two-faced sim
And his lear wife he blinds;
There would be more divorces II
our wives could read our minds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
HaW. HaMi

st haven't the medicine you want said the
Druggist. but l have here something Just as
good. This prescription is worth its weight In
gold"
II guess it is-to you." replied the Mere Man.
But ! don't want it
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
Eact.

Cheer up Don't let gloom shroud your race
Just be a good forgetter:
For there has never been a case
Where worry made things better.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-17
You Know Him,

You Know HIN.
He's aging, I'm told.
Yet Christopher Crells.
Is not half as Old
As the Jokes he tells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09
George A. Corey

George A. Corey died at his home
on the cross road leading from the
Captain Tobey place on the Back
road to Bigelow hill, Friday forenoon,
at the age of 73 years. Mr.. Corey
was born in Littleton. n. H., and was
the son of James Corey. His wife
died about five years ago. He is sur
vived by son, Henry, and a daugh-
ter, Alice, who have both been with
their father during his illness. He
is also survived by two brothers and
two sisters. living in Littleton, n. H.
The funeral will be Sunday afternoon
and will be conducted by the Rev.
Herbert L. Nichols, pastor of the Cen
tenary Methodist church, If t.e roads
are suitable, burial will be made in
the cemetery in East Skowhegan, if
not, the remains will be placed in the
tomb at the Southside cemetery and
later taken to East Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09
WEBER POND

Mrs. w Fl. White and daughter
Esther of Bath were week lend
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Rowe.
Mrs. Eta Barrows was business
visitor i'm Waterville Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs William Sawyer of
Bath moved Monday to Mrs. Lydia
Newells farm which they have rent
ed for the summer.
Mrs. Joseph True and two children
are guests of relatives at NVashburn.
Edward KnoWlton returned We'd
nesday from a business trip to Bos-
ton and New York.
Joseph BuZzell of Benton was n
business caller at A. o. Hume's
Tuesday.
The ice left the pond March %,
several weeks earlier than in former
years.
Claud Ballard, student at Wash
burn High school, is at home for the
vacation.
Mrs. Eta Barrows will entertain
the Christmas Club April 20.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conner OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09
Promotion for Parker Foss-Bowdoin Boys to Give "Sop
Thief Here-Assignment of Cases for Saturday and Mon
day-Miss Heberlng to Be at Lakewood This Summer
George A. Corey Des-Philatheas Give Recita-Danie
Wiley Dies

A get together meeting is being ar
ranged for the evening of April l9th
which will be held in Grange hall with
Jeff G. Smith as the speaker. MI
Smith will speak on Y. III. c: a. ana
boys work A supper will be served
before the address of Mr.. Smith.
On Monday afternoon the Federal
ed Working League of the Federated
! church will hold it's regular meeting
in the parlors of the Congregational
church.
Agent c.. A. Storer of the Counts
Farm Bureau was in Canaan, Friday
afternoon and attended a pruning
demonstration held at the home oil
F. w. Fitzgerald.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
of next week, a Dairy Feeding EX'
tension School is to be held in Nor
ridgewock. The dairy specialist, r
F. Talbo. Of the University oe Maine
; and County Agent A. c. Storer Will
he in attendance. Both men and wo-
men interested in dairying are cor
dially invited to be present at the
meetings.
Friday. after being in town on busi-
ness. EVh..e III town he was the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lionel c.. Trafton, at
their home Oh Baptist hill
A. Kilby Of Freeport was in sown'
Friday, on business.
Miss Leona Wentworth gave de-
IightfuI ulr..y to about 80 of ksl boy
and girl friends at the HON, OF n2r
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Je-
rome Abbey, on Madison avenue, Fri
day evening. Games, music and
dancing were enjoyed. Miss Went
worth served delicious refreshments
of ice cream, cookies. cakes ana
nuts. A very enjoyable evening was
spent by all of the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Paul of South
Scion were in town on business, Fri
day.
+ L. Pillsbury of Bangor. the sub
scription agent for the Kennebec
Journal. has been in town On official
business this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Tarbox re-
turned from Augusta, Friday noon,
where they had been the guests of
Representative Clyde Fl. Smith.
Attorney Maurice P. Merrill was in
WaterviIle Friday afternoon, to visit
his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Powers
Merrill.
Mrs. Clara Wyman has gone to Old
Orchard. where she is to be the guest
of her brother, Amos Dolbier.
Kenneth Copp will be one Of the So
loists at the evening service at the
Federated church, Sunday. He will
play a cornet solo. Dedication" by
Schumann.
Mrs. Clara Bray returned to her
home in Bingham, Friday morning.
after being the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
FL. Furbush at their home on Court
street for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dodge who re-
sided here a few months about year
ago, while Mr.. Dodge was employed
by the Somerset Shoe Co, and have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09
Ex.GOv. Milliken
Chairman China Relief

FORMER Governor Carl Z. Milliken
ias acceptedthe executive chairman
snip Of the Maine State committee
"'Hch Is to carry on a campaign for
'ne raising of funds in behalf of the
Starving people Of China.
i governor Milliken is now in New
rofk and while there he visited the
1,alonal headquarters of the China
ahilhe Fund and was amazed at the
.ac's he found regarding the condi-
..oh IN the Oriental empire. He will
ae'urn to his home in Augusta with
:" intention of getting into the cam
sa'eh and doing his best to see that
aaihe shows again that it can extend
/ ~ teiief to distressed people, even
n avush they may be thousands of
miles away.
Until l saw photographs of the
os area of China and pictures
,.; sne way the people have suffered"
a.a the former Chief Executive, 81
aiuiy believed that such terrible
ma buttons could exist. America is
s "e only country to whom these
'ing millions can look and it
ahy seems to be our imperative
di s.s 10 do something to relieve their
distress" -.
Names local committees will soon
w organized. The amount to be
aseo in Maine is so small, that it
hre'hs as If it ought to be reached
hog before the first of May. Just
Wv W." Dig this amount will be has not
~ peen determined, but it is certain
N.Y. M. IL viii not be so large but what
ahe people can give it and not even
Office it, $50 NV Y Ga
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

Augusta We're at their camp, Pine
Cone, for the week-end.
Henry Reynolds has rented one Of
the Conner camps for the. season.
Alma Robbins returned Monday to
Boston to resume her studies at the
Massachusetts College of Osteopathy
after passing the Easter recess with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. |. j. Rob-
bins
: Herbert Dow of Augusta was at
his home for the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09
Daniel Wiley

Word has been received of the
death of Daniel Wiley of E,nglewood,
California, who passed away March
18th after serious opera ion. The fu-
neral service was held in the Engle-
wood Park Chapel on the 21st at
o'clock. The remains We're cremated
in accordance with Mr.. wiIley's re
quest. Mr.. Wiley was born in Bling
ham, Maine, but went to California
when only a young man, returning
east and caring for his mother, Mrs.
Susan Wiley at the home in Bing-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09
The Power of Advertis;no

The war was largely won by adj
vertising. The Liberty Loans were
sold because of the skill with which
they were advertised. Before con-
scription the British army was re-
cruited by advertising. Many of
US viii never forget the appeal Of the
poster In which a little boy was de-
picted as asking his father, land
what did you do in the great war.
Daddy2"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

Mrs. Raymond Guy of Ridlonville,
mas arrived in the city to visit her
Grandmother. Mrs. George Thompson,
= Court street, for some time. Mrs.
uuy was formerly Miss Lillian May
Donna of this city. She has just
recently recovered from a nervous
breakdown which extended over quite
"a length of time. Her many friends
are delighted with her improved ap-
pearance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

Tigers are protected In Suratra, the
reason being that one OF the important
Industries Of that country is the Gull
tivation Of an African PALM This palm
was introduced several years ago, and
the wild hogs SO enjoyed its easily
obtained fruits and so thrived on them
that they increased and multiplied rap
idly until they became perfect pest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

ham in 1898, after which he went west
again. His wife died about two years
ago. At one time the family resided
in ;Cornville on the place now occu-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt Could
is survived by the following rela-
tives in the East: Mrs. Emma Wiley
Ward of Nashua, n. H.; Mrs. Robert
Lester Sheap of NorridgeWock and
George Wiley of Gardiner and sew
eral relatives in California. Many
Somerset county people will remem-
Der Mr.. Wiley and regret to know of
his death. He was a member OF the
PRESBYTERIAN church. and the pastor
and a former pastor both officlated
at the funeral service.
The First Philathea Class are per-
fecting the arrangements for the re-
cital which is to be given under their
auspices in the Congregational church
on the evening of April 9th by Mrs.
Eta SWEET Bradley of Boston, &C
companied by Mrs. Mary Emery Mar
ston. Mrs. Bradley is formerly a
S;kowhegan resident and was for
some years the soloist at the Federal
ed church and many friends will be
much pleased to know that she is to
give a recital here in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09
LITCHFIELD

The home of Mr. and Mrs. w. c.
BoWley was the scene of a pleasant
occasion Monday evening when some
relatives and friends gathered at the
| home to celebrate the latter's birth
day Graphonola music was enjoyed
by all present. One of the very pleas
ing features of the evening was the
large birthday cake presented to the
hostess by her granddaughter, Miss
| Doris Weston. aged three years. A
collation. of ice cream and cake was
served and the party broke up at q
late hour wishing Mrs. Bowley many
happy returns of the day
Mrs. Clara Hinckley Of West Gar
diner was calling on friends in town
Tuesday.
Mrs. Alice Maxwell, Mrs. Thelma
Tozier and daughter, were callers at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Wes-
ton, Monday.
Wilbur Gowell is hauling lumber
to the farm of Mr.. and Mrs Stock
holm on the Pond road He is going
to place a piazza on the house.
Ralph Brann was a caller Sunday
at the home of Alfred Bartlett.
PLAINS - George Hamblen of
Winthrop and Charles Pinkham went
cunning the first of the week. Mr..
Hamblen shot six rabbits.
An old Fashioned sewing bee was
held at Inez Sylvester's Friday with
picnic dinner. A very enjoyable
time was reported by all the ladies
present.
Mrs. Edith Allen went Wednesday
to Lewiston on business.
Mrs. Phebe Pinkham' wishes to
thank all who so kindly sent her post
cards.
Mr.. and Mrs F.. T. Packard are
visiting their daughter Mrs. Elmer
Campbell at Bath.
II. w. Maxwell, who has been Wis
iting at Portland and Richmond re-
turned Tuesday.
Eben Harlow. Fay Sylvester and
E. w. Pierce went to Orr's Island
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09
MONMOUTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E. Merrill and
son Elmer. who have been passing a
few DAYS in town returned Wednes-
day afternoon to their home in
Madison.
d. M. Benner of Auburn, formerly
of Monmouth, was in town this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

Miss Clara Goodwin of Augusta and
Brookline, Mass, has recently an
nounced her engagement to kilborn
ID. Kendall of Brookline. Mass, Miss
Goodwin is a granddaughter of Mrs.
Gilbert +. K. Patten. formerly of
Bath and her mother was Miss Clara
,Patten of Bath. The wedding will
take place in June-Batth Daily
Time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

The local corps of the Salvation
Army will have a meeting in the
theatre building of the National Sol
diers' Home at Togus on Monday,
April II at 2.40 p. M. Chaplain
Phalen has consented to preside at
the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

The local branch of the American
Association for the recognition of the
Irish Republic will hold a meeting at
1.3O Sunday evening in Union hall
Good speakers will address the gath
tring. Everybody is invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

Beneath the surface of the United
States. there is an estimated supply
Of coal to meet the demands Of this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09
AUGUSTA LOCALS

L. L. Worcester of the State Farm
Agency reports the sale of the Alfred
Weston farm in West Gardiner, con-
tanning 100 acres, to J. A. Mitchell of
Guiford Ne, who will take possess
sion May 5th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

Now, wild hogs are the favorite diet Of
Samaritan tigers, therefore the protec-
tion. But it looks like a dangerous ex-
pertinent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

nave returned TO SkOWneSan ana MT
Dodge has resumed work at the shoe
shop. Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge are locat-
ed for the present with Mr.. and Mrs
X. A. Withee at their home on Maple
street.
Mrs. Roy f. Haywood who is pass
ing some time with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Horace NJ. Weston at their
home on Baptist hill, passed the day
Thursday, in Waterville, on business.
Grand Jury
The Grand Jury rose soon after )
o'clock Thursday afternoon, bringing
in II indictments. eight of which were
made public and are as follows: Syl-
vester Drieskis of Lewiston, murder;
Horace Buzzell of Canaan. liquor
nuisance; Roy A. Chase of Fairfield,
larceny; Elwell O. Chase of Fairfield,
larceny; Everett Clough. breaking,
entering and larceny; William St.
Clair of Bingham, common seller;
John Tidd of West Forks. larceny;
Maurice futile of Skowhegan, lar
ceny.
After the Grand Jury gave their re-
port, Judge Deasey thanked them for
their efficient and faithful service and
discharged them as this completed
their third term.
Traverse Jury
The following traverse jury were
empanelled: list: G. w. Homsted, fore
man, of Palmyra; w. B. Cook. Hart
land; Allen Varney, Skowhegan; Os-
car Bosworth, Madison; Charles Fl.
Nye, New Portland; Sam Sears, Les
ter F. Nye, Fairfield; Ellingford Mes
ser, Moscow; Wallace w. Taylor,
Smithfield; Edwin c. Trip, Scion;
Frank Clark, Detroit; Eugene G. SAILS
bury, Canaan. End: DR.. I. L. Salley,
foreman, Skowhegan; NJ. Fl. Martin
st. Adams; George Caron, NSkowhe-
gan; Joseph Dostie, Fairfield; Charles
Forbus, Brighton; George Parker
Norridgewock; Charles s. Smith,
Skowhegan: Frank w. Hilton, Bing-
ham; E. Raymond Farrar, Ripley;
Herman Perkins, Madison; Everett A.
Berry, Embden; Emery Grouse, Fair
field; supernumeraries, I. HI. Clifford,
Arson; Elmer E. Colby, Moose River;
Guy Dumpily, Highland.
Case Assignments
The following is the assignment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09
LOCAL NOTICE

egular Saturday night dance a
an I'm nail, Douglas orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

IN. nave opened a blacksmith shop at
fao. eherance TO Royal Park Satis-
j W ,Viy horseshoeing guaranteed. E.
shauit. ~. apr9d3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

country, and support an export
trade. for at least 5000 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-09

The following is the assignment
The evening world., 1921-02-01
WAITRESS NAMED
IN WIFE'S MURDER
Fitzimnons Reported to Have
Quarrelled With Dead Woman
Over Miss Dolly Ryan's Picture.

Miss Dolly Ryan, waitress at
Haskell. N. J.. was named In the inVeB-
tigntion Of the murder Of Mira Mary
FitzinHnons last Saturday at her home
at Woodbridge, n. ]. William Fltzim-
mons. husband Of the murdered woman,
has admitted, according to County De-
tective Ferd A. David. he quarreled
with his wife the day before the murder,
over picture Of Miss Ryan which he
carried in his watch case.
FitTimmons said, according to David,
he met the waitress four years ago
while employed at a powder mill az
HaalIeIl. The picture has been missing
from the watch since FltEimmons was
taken into custody pending the nvesti-
CATION into the murder. the detective
said. and FhzImnIons told him he did
not know whore II was. David said
that he had learned. also. that FItzim-
mons was often away from home from
Friday night until Sunday night. and
quarrelled with his wife about this sh-
senoe.
The shoes worn by FitZinumons on tho
day OF the murder are being examin I'd
to ascertain Il ehe blood found on them
was human blood. FttEinmons declared
he killed two chickens the night before
the murder. .