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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
News Of fifty Years Ago

'fr"m the Richmond Dispatch Aug. o. 1871,
NJ ''chihond l!iucs. tiis city'S ti,nc-houorca
military company Is nu,v in n not,rishi,,,, ,
'i"'r captain 'cyton Wise the grand
VI" company Is rapidly rcgnInng it's former
prestige n number of the men have cra,ro,
their uniforms. and i'm y ,north 80. 49,,
en'ifr company viii be able 10 r.r,1 80,
arms ana in full-trcss uniform
ne reports from the tobacco growing Soc
"' VI N'R'hia are not Mt all encouraging
10 tobacco manufacturers and dcaIors rror.
VIII undoubtedly he short crops in an mo
virginia counties that grow the bright Ic,r
an" also in the adjoining counties Of North
Carolina
Married: ON August 90 at tho residence Of
l'r i. H. Anderson. in Amelia County bv tho
Rev Mr. Wharey. Spencer Il. Powers of Cum
bcrland County, and Miss Lizzie c. Youngest
daughter OF the late Major Charles II. Hyde. Of
Richmond
The Virginia state debt was funded vcstor-
day 10 the amount of t5G.9l5 60 The total
funded to date is sIo.S4o.0i5.aN
The new steamer being huilt sor the old DO
mini"n Steamship Company. 20 be run between
this city and New York. has no; been named
and in view Of the big business that comropy
docs in tho hauling Of freight to ana from
tho manufacturing establishments on the south
side of the James. ii has bccn suggested thar
the new vessel he called the 'Aianchcstcr"
yellow fever has broken out in Charleston
S. C.. and has been declared he in endemic
form. I'm consequence the through trains; no.
tween that city and Wilmington, ~ c. have
been discontinued
Tho cotton crop in the eastern part Of North
Carolina s said to he very bad this year and
the probability is that tho farmers Will gather
less than half the amount they. grew last
year.
Sccrria"r boutwell,, of President Grants
Cabinet, has gone To Ohio to make stump
speeches in the interest Of the Republican
state ticket.
John Adams Bates. the oldest paynastcr in
the United states Navy. died in Boston day
before Yesterday
Ben Butler boasts that the steamer on which
he left Charleston. s. C., in 1860. after he had
voted 80 often for jefferson Davis for the
Democratic nomination for the presidency, car
ricd n fugitive slave. and the New York
Herald asks, Ibid Butler steal him?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

law the officers of this and every commun-
NY should be encouraged and aido1 in its
enforcement to the letter. The proportion
10 which the Illicit traffic has gone is
national scandal that is besmrchinr not
only the nation. but every State and city
rs well. Perhaps ii is too much TO hope
that citizens will quit buying illicit liquor
so long as it is offered to them. avon Mt
fabulous prices, and while they make the
market the authorities should bring every
weapon OF the law to bear upon the traf-
HckerS running down every clue to tho end
that the bootleg organizations may be
broken up and the individual bootlcggcrs
discouraged from their dishonest pursuit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
SEEN ON THE SIDE
ny HENRY EDWARD WARMER
a MINI.

a NInn.
we knew chap who wished to possess
million simolcums. more or less
ana lie used to fr:tter his time away
=" Wishing for money the livelonr day
Another fellow. he also yearncd
ror the rosy path whore maZumn burned
b"t instead OF wishing. he worked with vim
TO drag the simoleums in TO him.
NOW this little tale, lest the reader urarrcl
should wind up nice with n healthy moral:
h"' tho Fellow who wished realized his hope
hF wedding an heircss of Toilet Soap
Ana the fellow who worked as far ms know
w no went for the million to lay /, low.
- "''hE ms tucket the same old way
WITH hungry eye on his next pay dny
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
I'iEnro.

NJ -. II. Smithficld.-Figaro Is n
character introduced by Beaumarchais
IN MS plays. lie Barber dc Seville"
lie Marriage de Figaro" and La
mere coupable"; used later by Mozart
iarsiciio and RosSini in operas In
the Barber" he is n barber; I'm the
Marriage" he Is valet In both he
Is gay. lively and courageous: his
sirh'cGcms are always original; his
1eS witty, ana his shrcdwdncss pro-
'crhial. lie is q type OF intrigue,
adr"itncss and versatility. In the
Mere Coupable" he has become virtu-
Gus and has lost his nerve. lie also
appears in IiolcroftS "Follics OF "a
pay. taken from Bcaumarchais'
Marriage Of Figaro
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

me operation seemed simple that re-
pueSted the attendant TO hand me the COW and
the bucket and scnting myself on the three
legged stool gently. but with detcr!uinat ton
frasp"d IN each hand one of the animals
characteristics protuhcranccs, spigots. Re-
marking: so boss proceeded to apply
pressure thereto. with the full expectation of
n resultant dow of the tactical fluid. Imagine
my astonshment when nothing happened,
After several efforts | spoke GROSSLY to the
COW. .whcrcupon she raised tho immcdiat oily
adjacent hind foot and caught under the
chin. She then moved away rapidly. but did
not pursue, for the reason that my head was
TANNED in the bucket have reached
the conclusion that rural delights have been
exaggerated by the poets"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
OUTLAWS PUT HEAVY
EXPLOSIVES ON RAILS
Freight Trnin Wrecked In Georgia
When Engine Hits
ley Associated press.l

CORDEiE, GA, Aug. 2G.-Ninc
freight cars were demolished ana
four cars and the engine dcrailcl
when Atlanta. Birmingham and At
lantic railroad freight train No. %.
bound To Atlanta. ran into Il charge
of heavy explosives set by alleged
train wrcckcrs five miles east OF here
this morning.
y negro brakeman was injured by
the explosion and seventy head of
cattle were killed outright ia four
stock cars.
Railroad officials Immediately
started an investigation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
lNFORMRTlCN BUREAU

Inquiries Regarding almost any
tonic excepting on legal and me dicsf
subjects, are answered free. As NH
Inquiries nre answered directly Inv
PERSONAL letter. self addressed,
stamped envelope fs required. Adj
arcsS The Timrs-DiSpntch Informal
fion Burcnn, Richmond. vn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

"o"''h are I" stage Il world wide demon
s'ra'ion Tor disarmarhcnt. by the way wonder
IL rolling pins will be propcrlv cnt,lorucd -,
weapons or warfare. and be barred by the
conference when il meets next Noycmbarp-
WHIST -Sl lem journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
Principal Languages Of world.

Mrs. +. l.. j.. misunderstanding
are said To he 3,i2i spoken languages
or dialects in the world. distributed
as follows: America. 1924: Asia, o37:
Europe. $50: Africa. 276 The Eng
fish language is spokon hy more than
lho,no".oOo Of people: German. I2o,-
100000: Russian 10000 900: french.
Go.ooo,ooo Spanish. 55.00O.O00; Italian,
100000; Portuguese, 100000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
W omen.

i"er' was time when women washed
oisheS' cleaned clothes. did their own sewin,
swept the floor. nurscd their own bios lont
tract OF the old mans laundry
NV 'hc weary round Of the apartment
dwelling Princess starts with ordering rrub
by phone hiring a new girl and k,cninr ~,
with the movie stars
Tempora mutantMr ct nor nutammr in Ills,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
Lag niappc

Prosperity thrivcs on the needs OF Power
ty
II she is good cook. Clarence. take n
chance.
Looking backward is a fine way to take
tumble.
rh popular sonrwriter should worry about
art.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
The Weather
n'urnish-d Nv 4. =. Weather ,ur-ru,


3 II VI, temperature ...-... ........ -
MAXIMUM temperature 20 l.. No.. :.
Minimum i"lnPUrrturr to : 4. M..... %
Mean temperature YESTERDAYS ........ ~
Noriual irmp"rutur" tor this datc.... -
ltc'ir."Vry yesterday ................
lAco-s since March .............. aaI
Excess sInc, January ............ tUl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
II f.hfo,

tts the little things In life that make the
greatest Impression" said Smithers
True and tritc: but what's the occasion of
The rcmark?" asked Rarstow
Il Just sat down on n humble bee. old ton"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
Triopon Trcn,y Promulgated.

PARIS, Aug. 26.-Thc Trianon
treaty. by which a state of war be
tween Hungary and tho allies was
ended, was promulgated here today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

activities on his part concerned. 1t would
DC Ri vain effort Lodge is going to boss
the job.--Charotte Observer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

me republican charge Mr. Kitchin with
aictnting the Democratic policy on taxes won
why not II nc knows moro about II ana tho
Press "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

1t Is frequently charged that there arc tbos.
IN high places not In full symra:hy with
III" prohibition laws But due note should be
taken OF the fact tina, Commissioner blair
has named a Coidwatcr man as probibition
director for Mississippi. Greensboro News
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
Naturally.

ASK either OF those two fellows" said
Jones and you'll discover that each is a
crook Of the first water"
80? That's"
Yes; they swappcd horses"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
Echoes From Down Home

We used to admire the footprints tho great
men left on the sands of time; now we wonder
at The thumhrrints they leave on the police
r"cords.-Ashcvillc Citizen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

North car"in:, farmers are cultivating less
acreage and cultvating more intensiycly
But reduction III acreage OF two and a half
million acres seems rather large.-Ralcigh
N.ws and Observer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
RACIAL EQUALITY MAY
Be JAPAN'S TRUMP CARD
D. ;. Informed Nippon Gov.
crnmcnt Will Rcaflirm De.
cision of Principle.

N"s. 20 --- Racial
'' nay DE- J"h"n.s trump card
'''"- "shihE'"n armament
~" '"e hIEh"st authority
~, ~ informed that
N''''h"'o"t ana states
y.I,n,,a. > ia" uFhNHiIy
,,,,.,,,,,i,, "'n'u De the
I" f'"ihfm the
ro.d, ''''' '"t5 al
'"StI"hc".
49, 80, '''"Pe" hrtt dnr-
:, '''S conference.
~. 1872 ''"'' "a '"' NY won
,.di,,, Ill., '''''''''t eN-
so,,,,t,. ., W. ''i'''-
AMI y.,,,n
,y,,,d , 10"
az iut"te a"te.
"""'" ""''r hrii"n.
''"' h'"ih'ht Tor re-
'''' '''"''pi" on the
,.,, :" I" nave ar
.i.,,,,,na ''''E "i th2
''''''"i az ''hhNh IIht 80
'''"" "h'eh'eH hc's"'i
''"- w ""''" 'ha'
.,t, "" '"''''
-, '"''f' A".
~ q sun
''"Nc ti'RiI-
49, va" t'" 'hc Jap
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
Sill a "LnnnhnlnM

w lille the Dali Eireann. the Irish par
'iaheht, mas by unanimous vote re-
Jcc't" Inc british peace proposals. il docs
not necessarily follow that this notion ,ri,,
bring to an end the negotiations ia effoc,
settlement that will preycn, a rorowo, .,
On the contrary. the British
press is agreed that President dc yoIaro..
''piE 10 Lloyd George notifying him of tbo
hclioh oil the Irish Parliament leaves q loon-
mole for further negotiations.
This 'loophole." it may be confidently
assumed, was left open un,&r pressure of
popular sentiment in Ireland avcrse to
renewal OF further fighting to attain the
l"i Sihh rem program. in the hope that il
would be seized upon by the British govern
ment 30 make further concessions that
would more nearly meet the irish concop-
tion of Il true dominion status In tho
parliamentary debates upon the British nro-
posaiS inc contention was generally SIM
ported that the offer of dominion stutu. M,
only was not sufficiently explicit bu, tho
guarantees OF what was offered were fatally
weak II This be true. il may not be douh,
cd mat Lloyd George will amplify the pro
poSh'S IN thal respect to tho extent OF maxi
'hR 'heiH clearer and more specific
There can be no question that both the
British and the Irish people have grown
heartily sick OF the aEcs-old feud and il
would be with extreme reluctance that
either side would support u program that
meant renewal OF The struggle When
peoples are unwilling to 20 to war il is din
CUT ior governments To plunge them into it
and stand Lloyd George is fully aware
OF the prccarious tenure OF his present hold
empower, and being a master Of conciliaiorv
"ipiomacy. II is reasonably certain that he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

1t is suspected that in the minds of many
pcopl" the Richmond liquor trust" is Ciasscd
among those which the late Theodore Roosc-
welt called good"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

Dispatch says Governor Small OF Illinois
will run again in 1924. but it fails to specify
whether he will run for Governor or away
from the sheriff.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

II must he rather dishear'cning a Con-
gresham TO have to home once in n
while and listen TO what the people are say
ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
Look II I-p-No :.

vi whai great orator was it said, and by
whom: He lives by the smell OF the lamp"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

The halls Of Congress stilI have the dis,inc-
ton OF being the only place where two men
may get up and d"uounce each other ms liars
on and on all day. and then settle the argu-
ment by having their remarks expunged from
the record Wilmington Star
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

There will hc hope for ireland so long as
the u Ill Eircann continues to push peace away
with one hand and grab for it with the other
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

The Montgomery Advertiser is promoting
tie claims OF Colonel Bryan as member OF tho
disarmament commission from United States.
The coioncrs qualifications for that position
are unqncstioncd. but 30 far as any material
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
I.nrai DiI.rr,ntio
Si,rcinl Data.

I.nrnI Oh.rrN Inns nj =. VI. N"Ni"rtInN.
Wind direction. northeast. wiui velocity,
: highest wind yesterday. Il. weather AT
: l.. NJ. Cicnf.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
| ncnl ilninfnll.

Rainfall - hours ending T.. M.....Soac
Deficiency since March ........... 3. -
deficiency since January .......... ."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

Even the Soviet doesn't look quite so bad
when one looks over tho border into West
Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

only new feature OF tired business men
taking up ballet dancing is that they now
arc using IL for n figure instead of n bank
roll rcduCcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

indians on The sioux reservation. having
become Christianizcd Will abandon their old
ae"'Hen dances and take up ian. thne set
l'uE an example TO their follow braves in
gong forward backward! :"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27
ft'stits -
7 limos lli>nntgt,

SATURDAY, AUGUST % 9l2t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

~ - ,SCu OFF { u -
Washington. liO NJ"
York Avenue: Ne"
CITY. FIFTH Ave p"
Nuildinr: chicago. i'N
ME. Gas Buiidins; I""
ndriuhin. Colonial lru''
Huilding.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

PUBLISHED every ia, IN The scar ~ M. ~ Vines.
Tenth Richmond va. oS i"e '+''>
DE pnir Lhn.lshinE 90. Inc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

Increased activity beyond the three milc
limit gives new significance to The line
And may there be II" moaning OF the bar
when | put ont To rCn'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

TEI.irNo>E: han""
1, rrivatc Ernnch "
change connecting WI"
ali departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

ADDRESS All CoNMtS "
ICNIIn>~ to The Times
DISPATCH ana not tn ia
JiNIduais.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

Even the formal report that tho virgini,
p'nitentiary now II model place in which
TO reside Is not likely /" be effective in solv.
ing tho local housing situation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

Fact that Richmond is making its incone
cover its ontgo should encourage worried
family budget makers in tho knowledge that
the thing sometimes can be done
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-27

Secretary Mellon evidently is not in close
enough touch With the American people 10
know what invalds they are or he would
beer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-12
EXPECT RATE DROP
TO AID BUSINESS
Chamber of Commerce Traf-
fic Body Gets Official
Word of Decision.

The South Bend Chamber OF Com
merce traffic department has re-
ceived notice from IFS attorneys in
the case requesting that o reduction
be made In the percentage OF New
YOrk-Chlcago rate. that the reduc-
ton will become effective. The inter
state commerce commission has re-
affirmed its decision which will have
the effect OF reducing rates from 9G
TO "a per cent IN the territory cover
ed BY the two cities The case for
the reduction was heard By the inter
state commerce commission in May
1919.
At the time the complaint was
filed 10 was alleged that 90 per cent
was unduly high and the petitioners
asked that the rate be reduced 20 90
per cent for all future shipments,
Michigan City interviewed in the case
and held that the former decision
was unsatisfactory. This resulted in
the reopening Of the case. II is be-
lieved that the reduction in percent
age. added 20 the rate reduction now
talked of in Washington, viii act az
a stimulant 20 business in South
Bend. according 10 J. r. Bremner,
head Of the Chamber Of Commerce
traffic department.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-12
ART EXHIBIT is
MOVED TO Y. M. c A.
Free Display Arranged For
Remainder of Week
Students to Attend.

rho art exhibit which was shown
at the oliver hotel Saturday and
Sunday April Q and 10. by the art
department o. the Progress club was
moved Monday 90 the gymnasium
Of the Y. ~. C.. A.. where St viii be
exhibited FOR the remainder OF the
week.
The exhibition viii he open 60 the
public. Ma admission charge viii be
made. the expenses Of keeping the
exhibit here are being guaranteed 10y
c. A. Carlisle. Charles Schuell. Rich
ard ElbeI and William Danner. Of
the y. III. c. A.. Beginning this
morning. the rooms will be open
from 1e a. m. 70 10 p. IN.
The students OF the eighth grade
and high schools will visit the ex-
hlbit under the supervision of Miss
E.itman, SUPERVISE OF art in the pub
lie schools. and her assistant at
specified hours. 90 avoid any con
fusion.
Carl +. Kraft. who hung the eX-
hifat OF the hotel remand in the
city Monday 60 direct the moving OF
the exhibit to the y. NJ. c. A The
art department Of the progress club
will have charge OF any entertain
ment which may be given during the
week in connection with the exhibit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-12

and UT. and Mrs. Newton Weaver OF
Elkhart were guests Sunday OF Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Burke. S. Twelfth
St
Mr.. and Mrs William Bertch and
Miss Mildred Bertch. Mr. and Mrs.
Ball and son, Harold, and daughter,
Allan. spent Sunday at Valparaiso.
guest OF Mrs. Balls parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Malone.
Mrs. Eva Jones has been called
home from Chicago by the serious
illness OF her daughter. Mrs. Walter
Hizer OF Mishawaka. who was re-
moved from her home 10 the home
OF her grandmother, Mrs. g. s.
Clark, 1917 s. Ninth St. River Park.
Friday Her condition is slightly
improved today.
The condition OF Mrs. Milo Smith.
who has been III at her home, 5.
Seventh st. the past week. shows no
Improvement.
r f. McLaren left this morning
for a weeks stay in Michigan City.
Mrs. Samuel shipley has returned
from Plymouth. Ind.
Miss Nora HOerlne returned from
Bremen. Ind, Sunday. where she Wis
tied relatives
Mrs. Earl Berry. y. Eleventh ST,
entertained with a weekend house
party. The guests included Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Schroyer and daughter,
Miss Lena Schroyer, of Kalamazoo;
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruber Schroyer OF
Three Rivers, Mich. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Points Of Wolcotville,
Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-12
NAMES MINISTER'S
FOR CHURCHES IN
CLOSING SESSION

ELWOOD. Ind, April II. - Ap-
pointment OF pastors closed the
Northern Indiana Methodist confer
ence today.
Appointments include: Fort Wayne
district: Fort Wayne. First. J. w.
Potter; st. Paul p. Polhemus. Smp-
son. u. 8. 4. Bridge. Trinity. Nc
Wright; Wayne Street, ]. +. Porter.
EIkhart-St. Paul, w. r. Pittin-
ger; simpson. r. G. Plank; Trinity
D. II. Guild.
Goshen-First, II. @ Harman; st
Marks, u. p. Barton. Goshen cir
cuit-Walter Trueschel; Mishswaka
II. r. Parker.
L0ganspOrt district: Broadway
Ben Kendall; Market Street. John
F. Edwards; Wheatland, Leroy My
ers.
Marion-First. r. NJ. Ellsworth
Grace, W. G. Assay; Highland, G. A
Cloud; Home Park. A. W Pugh
Ninth Street. X r. Thompson.
onesboro-Edward Moore; Fair.
mount. .. b. Sweeney; Gas City. r
III. Wehrly.
wabash: First. IT. L. Overdeeri
Middle. l. r.. Goodwin; Wabash
street. D. Williams
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-12
"Jack, pepper" of
Today Makes His
Escape by Motor
Residents of y. Lafayette
Blvd. COmplain-Cive
Police Car Number.

Persons living on ". Lafayette
blvd. have reported to the police that
a "Jack. the pepper" who travels
in a Ford coupe has been operating
in that neighborhood lately and has
caused some apprehension. The
number OF the automobile license
discovered near the scene was given
to the police.
Mrs Rose Gillespie notified the
department that a man peeked
through her windows on Sunday
night from the rear of the house and
that before anybody could be sum-
moned 10 catch him he made his
| escape.
Police officers were dispatched TO
Mrs. Gillespie's home but when they
arrived no one was in sight who
was suspected of having any impli-
cation in the affair.
The police say that it is a recrude-
sence Of annual happenings and il
( the man is caught he may have a
chance 10 peep out from the bars
of the county jail.