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, 1921-06-01
PRICE Of MAY
WHEAT SCARS
Shorts Forced to Cover on Scarce
Offerings With Settlements
Due

CHICAGO. May 5f-Anxious shorts
in the wheat pit confronted with a
scarcity OF offerings znd yet facing
last OF the month settlement OF o n
tracts ran up h price OF May de-
livery 11hc today. Difficulty In OBJ
tanning wheat for settlement purposes
WAS n surprise in view of the fact
hat $50 carloads had been received
here since Saturday. Aside from the
furry OF the part OF shorts in May.
the market kept within ordinary
channels. with bulls having n ad-
vantage from a continuance OF crop
damage news despite recent rains.
Opening quotations which ranged
from Ike to 1,Hc with May u.u to
si.se and July tI.esh 10 u.5oh.
were followed by some further ad-
vance for July and a reduction TO
si.75 for May.
In tbs last hour the May delivery
climbed again. and at st-s7 surpassed
by &c the topmost previous figure on
the crop. but with business very light.
The close was ervou h4<c TO
I17Ac net higher, with My s1-S7 and
July si-.sx.
Notwithstanding Immense receipts
Of corn, 100 cars. the market for
that cereal was firm in sympathy with
wheat. After opening unchanged 10
nc higher. including July at $50 TO
ssLc. the market showed material
gains all around.
The days receipts were readily alb
sorbed. with elevators n shippers
the chief buyers. Prices closed easy
at NC net decline TO a like advance,
Iuiw exE
, 1921-06-01

same effect Is being produced. but In a
more gradual way In Oklahoma there
has been a cooperative shutting down
Of new work. and there Is much talk
OF stats regulation OF production. to
prevent an o~vorsupply. This move is
opposed by many old line oil men.
who feei that b less regulation there
Is IN the oil industry. the better OF II
viii be. So far the effect OF voluntary
shutting down has been mainly in the
reduction OF e drilling. It takes
some time for this to show up 1 n pro-
duction. In spite OF the attempts to
reduce operations. This peculiar con-
dition Is probably die to the fact that
thoss companies now drilling are rush
ing all wells to completion. to bring
them in before any regulatory iegis-
lAtion can take effect
, 1921-06-01

nishing and installing at Highland
Cemetery. Five Thousand Two Hun
drcd and Eighty (5,2so) feet of or
namental iron fence.
Form of proposal, copies of the
specifications and instructions &c
bidders, may be obtained at the Of
flee of the City Clerk.
Each bid must be accompanied by
. certified check or proposal bond
in the sum of Four Hundred Dol
lars.
The Council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
B. H. PELToN, Jr.,
, 1921-06-01

DENVER. May si-cattie - Re
eeipts. ..1oo: steady to 1oc lower.
beef steers. Sasso; cows n heif-
ers. t5..S9T.15: calves. uo0iL5o:
stockers and feeders. ssqs.Ts; bulls.
s3.7s94.7b
Hogs-Rseeipts. 900; opened. 10
915e higher; top. $50: bulk. s5.15a
7.s5.
Sheep = Receipts. 1000: higher:
lambs. ro61o-sos ewes H-esGAss:
spring lambs. ro.7so11,s.
, 1921-06-01
Metals.

NEW YORK. May IL. Copper.
steady; ~eieetroiytic. spot and near By.
June and July. isNGI5sc
Tin-Easier. spot and near By.
$3.50: futures. ssi.eSa5i.Ts.
Iron-Nominai. No. / northern SIS
4ss: No. ? northern, sefa.4.5o; No.
: southern. ss1Qe2.
Lead-steady. spot IS.
zine-ouiet; East St Louis delivery.
spit. sf.75df.se.
Antimony- s5.e5.
, 1921-06-01

The Bair OIL company which oper.
<tes extensively In the Lost Soldier
field is making preparations for per
manen camp facilities and to facil-
itate development OF its properties
during winter months. a power house
with twice the capacity OF the present
plant Is being erected because the
plant now n operation barely meets
the present needs. New pipelines for
gas, oil and water are being laid to
a greater depth TO prevent the pos
sibiiity Of a slow up in operations by
freezing during h cold winter
months.
, 1921-06-01

CHICAGO. May 3i.-Butter-Un.
changed; creamery extras. 2sic: firsts,
esGesxc; seconds. iI6..c; standards.
l2sc.
EEgs-UnchanEed: receipts. 32.os7
cases: firsts. 21H szc: ordinary firsts.
fs61ec; at mark. cases included. 200
21c: standards. 22c.
Pouitry-Alive. higher; fowls. 2ac;
broiiers. 4o945c.
, 1921-06-01

CHICAGO. May 5i.-Potatoes-
Steady: receipts. 1o7 cars: northern
white sacked and bulk, 50n65c cwt.;
new Texas Triumphs No. 1, s2.2bm
7.4o cwt-; Louisiana white. si.eod2.oo
cwt.; South Carolina eobblers. ss.25
barrel.
, 1921-06-01
Livestock Mart

CHICAGO. May s1-U. s. Bureau
Of Observation-Disclosures 10, 900;
beef steers and fed she stock. 2sG4oc
higher; common and ISIS cattle
steady; exporters and shippers liberal
buyers; top. ss.25i bulk beef steers.
, 1921-06-01
Attest: ASA F. SLOANE,
City Clerk.
Publish May 81. Juno :. IL. 1891.


Transportation difficulties TO the
San Rafael country in Utah hawe
slowed up tho operations in that field.
w. T. Funk OF h Carter Oil com
pany recently visited h company's
camp in the a Rafael sw-fl and
reported that the road was completed
The Carter company's test well will
be started within the text few days.
, 1921-06-01

NEW YORK. May 3i.-A firm tone
accompanied the resumption Of trad
ng on the stock exchange today. al
though Industrial developments over
the prolonged recess favored tho short
account. Some OF the rails, equip
msnts and steei averaged ain OF l
point. notably Chesapeake & Ohio.
American Car. sridvaic Steel. and
Colorado Fuel. Motors reflected fur
Their price Establishments in the trade
and European oils retained their recent
h~eaviness. Preliminary quotations in
dicated further confusion IN the for.
, 1921-06-01

CHICAGO. Maj 5i.-CiossnE;
wheat-May. s1.sT; July. si.ssh.
Corr.-July. sake; September, ssHc-
oats.Juiy. 4oEc: September. f7Ic-
Pork-May. tis35; July. sis.75.
Lard-Juiy. so.45; September. se.Ts-
Rihs-Juiy. sass; September. $3.50,
, 1921-06-01
LIST WEAKENS
AFTER OPENING
Firm Tone Early Today Upset by
Heavy Selling on New York
Exchange

NEW YORK. May 5f.-shorts re
newed their aggressive tactics in to
Gays lstess stock market. Adverse
financial and Industrial Developments
TO J points. Sales nparoximai2d 400
900 share The closing was heavy.
, 1921-06-01
MARKET GOSSIP AND FIELD NEWS
NEW OPERATIONS ARE RESTRICTED

; New operations in Wyoming oil fields have been much re-
stricted OF late. A growing realization of the fact that there
is an overproduchon of petroleum is responsible for this cur
tsilment- Low prices obtainable for crude emphasize this
condition While there has been so far no united movement
on the part of producers to voluntarily limit production. the
, 1921-06-01

French ladies OF quality at one time
were fond of carrying tiny dogs in
their muffs, and these muffs were
dog -muffs."
, 1921-06-01
Silver.

NEW YORK. May si.-Bar silver
domestic. eskc; foreign 57kc.
Mexican dollars. 44hc-
, 1921-06-01
U. 5. TAKES ISSUE WITH
DUTCH IN OIL DISPUTE

WASHINGTON. May 81. = Excep-
fion to h assertions OF tho Neither
lands government that the United
States entered It's protest against tho
Dutch Gil policy IN the DJambi oil
fields too Int TO affect the operation
OF that policy is taken by the Amer
can government in a new note, which.
II was announced today. had been dis
patched TO The Hague.
, 1921-06-01

. NEW YORK. May 51.-rhe Amer
lean chicie company today deferred
action on it's quarterly dividend of
az per cent on preferred took
, 1921-06-01
LIBERTY n U

NEW YORK. May 3i.-Liberty 81
per cent. tax exempt bonds. dropped
to $3.50. their lowest quotation. on the
stock exchange today. Other issues
OF that group also were heavy.
, 1921-06-01

NEW YORK. May '5tS-Primc mer.
camille paper, ca az per cent.
MISUNDERSTANDING sterling. dc.
mand. s3.ss%; cables. $685..
PENNSYLVANIA. $40: cables. s.4s.
Belgian Francs = Demand. Sac
cables. s.4e.
cuilders-Demand. $500; cables,
34.3o.
Lirc-Demand, b.25, cables. 5.e7.
Marks-Demand. 1.5s; cables. 1.5s.
Creece-DemAnd. 5.7a.
Swcden-Demand. 1880
Norway-Demand. 1875
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, $3.50.
Brazilain-Demand. 1912.
Montreal. 12H per cent discount.
Time loans. firm; 60 days, 90 days
and six months. 6x per cent.
Call money. firm; high. IN; low Ii
ruling a Z; closing old Z: offered
at IA; last loan ~.
, 1921-06-01

The Detroit Federation Of Labor has
completed a new labor temple in that
city.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31
AND BIRTHDAY
JOINTLY CELEBRATED

Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Parks, of near
Snow Hill, entertained at a four
o'clock dinner last Monday, Decem-
ber Goth, the occasion being the joint
celebration of their twcnty-first we'd
ding anniversary, and the forty-sec-
ond birthday of Mr.. Parks.
The guests included the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. johnson and
daughter. Miss Grace johnson, Mrs.
b. J. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Mariner and daughters, Agnes and
Hazel, Mr.. and Mrs. William N. Sir
man and daughter, Beatrice, Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer Sirman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Dryden, Mr.. w. o. Dickerson
and sons, Virgil and Albert, Mr. Hes
ton Carmean and Mr.. Lester Bunting,
all of near Snow Hill; Mr.. Willis
Pusey, of Princess Anne; Mr.. and
cMrs. w. Il. Martin and children. Will
liam, Margaret and Alvin, Mrs En-
ma Martin and children, Lola, Alma,
and Page, of New Church; and Mr..
Richard Littleton, of Parksley.
The guests departed at late hour,
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Parks many
more happy anniversaries.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31
ROMANTIC WEDDING
IN SCRANTON. PA.

Miss Helen Allcnder, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Il. Allender. of
Scranton, Pa, and niece of Mrs.
Charles W. Corddry, of Snow Hill,
and Nr Earl Sawyer, son of Mr..
William Sawyer, Manila, PHILIPPINE
Island, and cousin of Mr.. Charles W.
Corddry, were married Monday. De-
cember Goth, at high noon. at the
home of the brides parents in Scran-
ton, Pa, in the presence of only few
relatives and intimate friends. The
bride and groom first became ac-
quainted when visiting relatives in
Snow Hill several years ago. Both
are well known in Snow Hill, as they
have frequently visited here. Mr..
Sawyer made his home here with his
cousin, Mrs. Charles II. Parsons, for
several years.
Mr.. Sawyer is principal of the
Agricultural High School at Sparks,
Maryland, where they will reside.
He was formerly principal of the
Central Luzon Agriculture School,
PHILIPPINE Islands.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31
Attacked By Negr
David Tyler Sh
AS A Consequence Lee Ross Is In {
Hospital Very Badly Shot-He
Expected To Recover

What came near being fatal
shooting fook place near Melbourne
last Saturday night christmas Eve).
The Principals in the affair are
David fyler, white man, in the en-
ploy If Young & Son, lumber deal
ers Of Pocompke City, and Lee Ross
n negro living near Melbourne. Ross
wa5 shot.
frank Hart, from Melbourne, went
toIPocomoke City to do some Christ
mas shopping. After purchasing
several articles he started for his
home, accompanied by his son-in-law,
David Tyler, and his two married
daughters, Mrs. David Tyler and Mrs.
Suddie Taylor. The means of convey
ance was horse and cart. Near We'll
bourne the party stopped at the home
of Charles Lankford, and Mrs. Lank-
ford. another daughter of Mr.. Hart,
joined them in their journey to the
Hart home for the Christmas holi-
days.
Mr.. Hart was on foot near the
horses head, his three daughters and
their two small children were sitting
in the cart and the son-n-law was
walking in the rear. Ross, the negro,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31
RECEPTION AT HOME OF
MIR. AND MRS. W. X. TRUITT

Mr.. and Mrs. William X Truitt
gave an elaborate reception last
Tuesday evening in honor of their
son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. James
W. Truitt, whose marriage took place
last week. The dining room was
decorated in pink and white. and with
evergreens, and the reception room
with evergreens and plants.
Elegant refreshments were served,
and the occasion was most joyous
and festive one. more than a hundred
guests being present to partake of
the generous hospitality of Mr.. and
Mrs. Truitt.
An unusual feature of the recep-
tion was the presence of three newly
married couples, Mr.. and Mrs. James
w. Truitt, Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Sir
man, and Mr.. and Mrs. Welton
Gordy, the marriage of the last
named couple having taken place
earlier in the day, and of a pros
pective bride and groom, Mr. Elton
Sirman, and Miss Mary Frances God
frey.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31
HAPPY NEW YEAR
MISS CORA PERDUE
AND MIR. FRED PUSEY

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. W.
Perdue, of Colbourne. was the scene
of a very pretty wedding last Sun
day at l.30 o'clock. the contracting
parties being Miss/Cora " Perdue
and Mr.. Fred\C. Husey.
The groom wss attended by his
brother, Mr.. wil Pusey. The bride
by her sister, Miss Fannye Perdue
The marri9ke ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. |. S. Owens, of
Powellville. the brides pastor.
The bride wore a suit of navy tri-
cotine with black hat.
The wedding marches We're render
ed by Miss Myrtle G. Parsons.
After the ceremony a dinner was
served - he friends who attended
the
RS. p' vere the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31
lss MYRTLE PARSONS
WEBS MIR. l.. w. GORDY

A very pretty and attractive we'd
ding took place al the home Of Mrs.
William 7. Parsons, in lndiantown,
Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock,
when her daughter, Miss Myrtle
Parsons. beeame the bride of Mr..
Lawrence @elton sordy, also of
Indiantown.
The house was beautifully decorat-
ed with potted pl2hts and evergreens,
the marriage taxing place in the par
lor, the bride and groom standing
under an arG of \evergreens. The
marriage cg'emony\ was performed
by the bridfs pastor, Rev. |. S.
Owens, of Powellville, in the presence
of a large number of relatives and
friends. Lohengrin's wedding march
was played by Mrs. Chester Parsons,
the sister of the groom.
The bride wore a suit of blue tri-
cotine. with hat and gloves to match.
Immediately after the marriage
ceremony, an elaborate wedding din
ner was served, at which there were
more than forty guests. The we'd
ding cake was beautifully decorated,
and, as it contained the wedding set,
great amusement was afforded when
il was cut.
Among those who attended the
wedding from a distance were the
following: Mr.. and Mrs. Uriah w.
Dickerson, Mrs. Laura Gordy, Mr..
Reese Gordy, Mr. Ralph Gordy, Mrs.
Edith Dayton. and Miss Elsie Gordy,
Of Salisbury; Mr. George Gordy, of
Cape Charles; Mr.. Avery Gordy, of
Hampton Roads; Mrs. n. w. C. Glib
bons, of near Princess Anne, and Mr..
and Mrs. John NJ. Moore. of Shovel.
After the wedding dinner, Mr..
Gordy took his bride to his home in
lndiantown, where they will reside
and where he is engaged in farming
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31
Baltimore, Dec. 20, 1921.

DcC lV-ls
Next Wednesday, the General As
Sembly will convene at Annapolis and
for the following three months will
hold the centre of the stage in Mary
land.
1t ought to be, and probably will
be, a business session. There is
nothing that can legitmately come
before it of partisan character, un-
less partisanship may be dragged into
il for effect. There ought to be
nothing of factional character, but
doubtless there will be, for the mem
bers are human, they have their likes
and dislikes. their jealousies, their
ambitions. their desires for promi-
nence and preferment. and all these
will doubtless be evident early in
the session. and will cause the as
sembled Maryland statesmen to
swervc from the strict lines of bus
mess. to which, in theory they ought
To devote themselves for the ninety
days in which they are expected to
serve the people and the public wei
fare, with the help of the Lord" as
their oath provides.
There will really be no excuse for
any manifestations of partisanship
or factionalism at the State House
this winter. The legislation needed.
as result of the changed conditions
arising from the war, are purely bus
mess in their character. and should
be considered in that light. The
Democrats have such preponder-
ance in the membership Of both
Houses, have the Governor and all
the other important officials, that
they ought to have no trouble what
ever in enacting their program. And
the Republicans are in such a hope
less minority. that the policy for
them to follow. if they are wise. will
be to assent TO the Governors pro-
gram, and back il up without OPP
position.
Whatever trouble may arise will
no doubt be factional in its character,
for, while in harmony at the present
time, many of the old time sores and
hatreds still exist, and no doubt there
will be spasmodic outbreaks from
time TO time. These factional sores
are not confined 10 the city. II must
be remembered that for many years
there have been strong factional
in what is known as the
"State crowd" and that these faction
al feelings in the state democracy,
have been quite as strong as those
which have almost disrupted the city
democracy for more than generations.
Governor Ritchie has shown unusuF
skir in his management Of the
I. since he became Cover
be hoped that he will
al success
.h~ re
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31
HAPPY NEW YEAR 3!
MISS MARY GODFREY
WEEDS MIR. ELTON SIRMAN

A very pretty wedding was sol
emnized at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. GA f. Godfrey, at Asquango
Branch, at half /past seven o'clock
Wednesday NeveHng, December 2Sth,
when their Daughter, Mary Frances
became the bhde of Mr.. Elton W.
Sirman, SON. /of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam NJ. Sipnan, pf near Snow Hill.
The hoyke was artistically decor
ated witty potted plants, evergreens
and pinef.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. |. II. Owens, of
Powellville, under wedding bell
suspended from q beautiful arch
made of evergreens and pine, in the
presence of large number of rela-
tives and friends of the bride and
groom.
The bride was attired in a hand
some navy blue satin dress, embroid-
cred in blue and tan, with gloves to
match, and carried a lovely bouquet
of white chrysanthemums and ferns.
Her bridesmaids were her sister,
Miss Maude Godfrey, and her aunt,
Miss Grace Dickerson, who were at
tired in pink satin, trimmed with sill
yer lace. They carried bouquets of
white chrysanthemums and ferns.
Lohengrin's and Mendelssohn's we'd
ding marches were rendered by her
cousin, Miss Targie Godfrey, of
Snow Hill
Immediately {. -er the wedding
ceremony recer on was held, at
which more than z guests were in
attendance.
The bride and gr. n were the re-
ciPients of many b uttiful and use
Among those pres, Mt from a dis
tance were Mr.. an d Mrs. Quincy
Mezick and family, of tuitland, Mr..
and Mrs. U. w. Dickerson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin Pusey, Mrs. Sewell
Richardson, of Salisbury; Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Bassett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cropper, of Berlin; Mr.. and
IN NJ. Moore, of Showell; and
Mrs. Luther Parsons, of
weddings on Page 81 )
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31
lied By Train
At Berlin Crossing
rs. Henrietta Dirickson McNeely Killed
Monday Afternoon By The North
Bound Train.

dead. Miss Clara Dirickson escaped
without injury.
Mrs. McNeely was ~ years of age.
She came from her home in Illinois
several weeks ago to spend Christ
mas with her mother, who is so years
of age.
Mrs. McNecly was the oldest child
of Col. l.. l.. Dirickson and wife, of
Berlin. She married Thompson w.
McNeely, a prominent lawyer of
Illinois, many years ago. He was
twice elected to Congress from Hi
nois. She is survived by her mother,
and one brother and two sisters.
These are Mr.. l.. l.. Dirickson, of
New Port News, Va, and Mrs. Harry
Purnell and Miss Clara Drickson, of
Berlin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31
Christmas Weddings
In Town and Near
town Folks Have Matrimonial Fever and
0ther Sections Not Far Behind Them.
Usual Christmas Rush.
MISS MABEL DUNLAP AND
CHARLES NJ. HUDSON

Miss Mabel Dunlap, teacher in
Snow Hill High School and daughter
of Mr.. and Mys. Thomas c. Dunlap
was married u Mr. Charles NJ. Hud-
son. of lronsHire, by Rev. l.. f. Poole,
in the NJ. r. Church, at five o'clock
last Tuesday morning.
The bride was attired in navy
blue travelling suit and black picture
hat. oyy the immediate members
of the family and few friends wit
messed the ceremony
Mrs. Hudson is a popular lady in
Snow Hill, and has many friends who
wish for her a happy welded life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31

Mrs. Henrietta D11skson MeNeeIy
was struck byths nOrth-bound pas
senger train Berlin last Monday
afte3oon and was instantly killed.
as she was crossing the track near
the freight station.
Mrs. McNeely and her sister, Miss
Clara Dirickson, had been to pay a
Christmas call at the home of their
brother, L. L. Dirickson, Esq, and
were on their way from there to the
home of Mrs. Thomas j. Whaley.
They were conversing and did not
notice or hear the approaching train.
Mrs. McNeely was struck and knock
ed eighteen to twenty feet clear of
the track. When picked up she was
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31

who lives near the ro;
out of his house, it is
Mr.. Hart and demanded
of some money which !
for potatoes the day be
the potatoes were wort
promised to return the
Christmas, but this was
tory to the negro, and l.
that he pointed a pistol
manding the money
Upon being called by H;
him, Tyler removed his s
ed shotgun from the reai
and was loading it whel
left Hart and rushed upor
pistol pointed. Then I
retreating several yards,
shotgun.the load entering
arm and side.
Through the assistance
Gordy & Sons, employer
gro. Ross was removed l.
sula General Hospital al
Both Hart and Tyler sur
Edwin s. Hargis, justice o
who released them on
recognizance for a prelim
ing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-31
State Legislature
Meets Wednesd
Promises To Be A Busy Session---Legls
OF Importance Is Already Being
Shaped By Leaders.

term, and especially during tn
three months.
There are two matters which
come before the session, both of v
will doubtless be discussed wit
little ceremony, although Meth,
partisan in character, and these
the proposed enactment of a la
enforce by the state authorities
national prohibition laws, and o
law to amend the present race
statutes, or to prohibit horse
altogether. The feeling re
these two questions, is alrea
boiling point throughout tn
and no doubt there will be Il
est and most serious kind
over both of them-fghts WI
throw all other matters befs
legislature into the back S
Already the discussion of
questions is going on with
all parts of the commonwes
of the clergy have take"
and the members-elect
letters from organizatio
viduals, asking their vie
ing them to pledge Il
vote one way or the
those letters are very gen
people who are opposed I
uance of the present syst
agement of horse racing,
of the enactment of a s
bition enforcement law
be the outcome, is a
that Annapolis will be y
some of the bitterest fig
history, is clearly evident
who are in touch with WI
on throughout the Stat
Governor Ritchie is a
working day and night
his program for submis
legislature next week, ir
II may start out as SOC
ganization is broughtsab
poets to wind everything
urday, (most Of it is rea
he is now engaged revis
Meeting what he has do
will he no excuse on
lack of preparation WI
meets.
But the old State
ditions and unwritten
which are the growth
a hundred years. Il b
things in a certain
ever hurries, and It
seen whether II win
way, or adop' the n
before u
Exc
, 1921-08-29
VETERAN miner
IS FACING TRIAL
KILLING CHARGE

CHEYENNE. wyo., Aug. es.-The
trial Of Horace Adams. charged with
the murder OF Frank Brown. will be-
gin hero today with Judge v. J. lid.
ball Of the Second judicial district.
Laramie. presiding for Judge w. c.
Menter OF the First judicial district.
Judge Tidball later Will preside for
Judge Mentzer at the trial of a negro
and a Mexican. each charged with
murder in the first degree. While he
Is sitting here Tor Judge Mentzer the
latter will sit for him at Rawlins.
Adams. a veteran mining man, is
charged with murder IN the first de-
gree for killing Brown during a dis
puto yer a line fence. The state
charges that the murder was deliber-
ate-that Brown was shot while run.
ming way. The defense win contend
that Brown. ~young enough to be
Adams son. was shot while attacking
the old man and that Adams acted
properly in defense OF his life.