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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
ALLEGES CRUELTY
 FOR TEN YEARS

Alleging cruelty since January 1, 1912, Anna zatizin. nee Agin New Canaan, married to Samuel zatkin' Stamford. July Is, 1901, asks a di- vorce in papers filed today. There are four minor children of which the petitioner asks the custody. They are Nathan, IS; George, IA; Florence, 12; hnd Minnie, 10. It is further claimed that the defendant is possessed of property values at $50,000. and ali nony is asked by the petitioner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
NOTICE.

Public Hearing, Relative to Vernon
 Street Layout, Knowlton to Will
 jam Street.
 At a meeting of the Common held January 1s 1922. inc foiiowinE resolution was adopted:
 Resolved, That the City Clerk, be and hereby is directed to notify the this Common Council, at the Com- mon Council Chamber, City Hall, on the 9th day of February. A. D. 1922. at o'clock in the evening and be heard in relation to the layout Of Vernon street from Knowlton to William street.
 Attest. FRANlCIS F. DUNCAN, as f1ftv Clerk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
WHAT GARLAND AND PORTION OF
 TRIANGLE THINK OF MARRIAGE
LILLIAN CONRAD SAYS:

T love Charles Garland for his ideals-not for the man himself
 ''I will sacrifice my love at any time for those ideals.
 My first duty is to Charles. He is free to go back to his wife, whom he still loves. He is free to go to any other woman, even as he came to me. I will share him with any one else, or I will give him up forever. It all de- bends on his spiritual growth.
 "To accept money from the man I love would destroy the idealism of our relations. I will go out and dig in the streets be- fore I cheapen myself by being paid for my affections"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
HEARINGS IN HORVATH
 CASE RESUMED TO-DAY

With a packed court room, Judge Keogh, Referee in Bankruptcy. pre- pared at noon today to resume the examination of Nicholas Horvath, West End druggist, whose disclosures at former hearings have been start sons who made personal loans. in some instances the money advanced representing the life savings of the people involved.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
CHARGED WITH COAL THEFT.

John Johnson of 670 Knowlton street was taken into custody this af- ternoon by officers of the Second pre- circt charged with the theft of a half n ton of coal from the Wheeler ana Howe Coal yard Johnson was still in 5aiI at press time, being unao,s to procure bail. He will Ire arratgned ID the city court tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31

A10 II , oilSINCA- ably less mussy. Also 1t goes for men as well as women
 Here IS how 1t works out Any one with a moon face can make 1t look smaller by wearing dark trimmed glasses and anyone with 8 thin hollow face can fill 1t
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
APPEAL FILED TO-DAY.

An appeal was filed in the office of the clerk of Superior court this rlcrn- ing by Nathan B. Dihble, who some time ago was removed as guardian for Dorothy C. Dibble. The order that removed him was passed by the court December 31, 1921
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31

ce-t by rimjess or fight-rimmed glasses joined by . noticeable horizontal nose piecr- The nose piece is as important as the rim
 Then much depends upon the color ot the hair. A blonde who insists
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
PoRTCHEsTER PROPERTY

Property in East Portchester, Conn. has been attached to cover suit for damages of $3,Ooo. filed in Superior court today by Mack B. Yucht, Bro oh- iyn, who names Jacob s. Blart, 1aO Rodney street, Brooklyn, as defend aat- The complaint alleges that S2,331 was loaEed by the plaintiff to the de- feudant November 8. 1951-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31

SpectadeS, or instance give an older look That is beranse the side pieces appear like Cow's feet in the corners of the eyes. Like wise, whftr skin seems less white if the glass rims are gold or light wine coioE.
 The secret is
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
HELD UNDER ARSON CHARGE.

Stamford, Conn.,, Jan. 31-James
 Iuccio was bound over to the Su- perior court here today under $2,000 bonds charged with arson. It is charged that he set fire to an automo- bile in a garage T-tere 100 other cars were stored, for the purpose of col lecting insurance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
Page Eleven.
INMATE OF PRISON

INMATE OF PRISON
 NAMED IN WRIT Naming an inmate of the New York State prison at Ossining as defendant, a writ asking foreclosure and posses sIon was filed in Superior court today by Carpenter, Caffrey & company. New York city, against James Stuart Gillespie. He is the administrators of the estate of Evelyn A. Gillespie. who died December 29, 1919. The amount of money which it is desired to re- cover through the foreclosure pro- Ceedings is $1,762.93.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
AUDITORS TO BE APPOINTED.

It i~ expected at the Internal Rev enue office in the post office that sew eral auditors will be appointed on March 15, by the Hartford office to as- , sist the local collectors. Already 800 forms, No. 1040-A have been dis tributed to persons who are obliged to i'll out the blanks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31

of a nose that prUtrudes, but Ss dimensions can be camoufaged A dark, low nose piece and light, ineon- spicroes rims do the trick
 There IS a lot more to this latest manner of improving upon nature
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31

upon light rims mast be prepared to scc his or her face ex pa nd. RlcRdes more or less lose all boundary lines. RMns Celashes and hair crft so Estts heurs that the whole from of the head runs into facH
 It is rather h. convenient to cr1t
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
Don't Like Your Face?
 Change Your Glasses

IF you don't like your face, change E your glasses.
 A Such is the latest way of improving on nature. It has its ad- vantages over rouge and lip sticks
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31
MAY POSTPONE CONFERENCE

London. Jan. 31 - A report was current iii diplomatic circles today that the Genoa Economic Conference probably, would be postponed indefi- nitely.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31

Elliott, Greenwich, in papers filed to- day. It is alleged in this action, one of the smallest in amount of money that has been filed in Superior court
 in years, that q loan of $612 was made
 January 12, 1922.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31

facial anatomy in dse best framework. Mature hands out the faces, such as dy are. but everyoae has to pick - - A@ A
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31

S0,000 TAX BILLS
 SENT TO VOTERS Eighty thousand personal tax bills are being sent out by Tax Collector Eo ward A. Drew to the men and women voters of the city. Approd- mately 45000 of the bills are being >nt to women.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31

TRENTON MIN SUES
 FOR S7O0 DA--AGES
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-31

w H. Butterworth. Trenton, N. J.. asks damages of s700 from Percy D.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Silk Remnants Price
THIRD rrooR-THE MAncIE

- Mems White Cotton Athletic
Shirts and knee length drawers
originally ssc. now zoe garment
90 Mems Woven Madras and Percale
PaJsmas; originally si.ss ana VIA
now e1.15 suit
So Mems Nsgiigec shirts with at
fached collars. plain white ana
fancy stripes. originally sils TO
s2.0o. now 85<
q Mems Russian Cord and SILK
Mixed Shirts: originally s75e and
s3.so, now e1.S5.
IS Mems Batwing Bow Ties; plain
colors. dots and fancy effects;
originally soc. now use.
IFS MEMS Fancy -Four In Hands
They are odds and ends that sold
Up to stos. now 32e.
u Mems Wool and siII-Mixed Caps
originally sf.so and 1900. now
75<.
1s Mems White Duck Outing HatS
originally csc. now zoe.
3 Mems Black Felt Crusher Hats;
originally s7.eo, now 500.
- Pair Mems Tan Cape. gray suede
and white kid gloves. now 500.
2 Mems Wool House Coats, originally
5000. now $500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Dress Goods Remnants Half Price
FIooR-TIrE BON MARc1TE
Stamped Articles

CIearanos OF towels. centers. scarfs.
pillows. luncheon cloths. aprons.
card table covers. pillow cases. buf-
fet and vanity sets. zoe to soc.
Stamped Morning Caps on good quail
ity Of linene In white. also in I'M
bieached muslin. applique patches
in pink. blue. yellow and lavender.
1Be.
Stamped Scarfs and Centers. on good
quality white linene in basket pat
tern: suitable for colored enbroi-
derry. lazy daisy and French knots:
ccnters 80 inches. scarss IS inches.
35e.
Stamped Glass Towels in a number of
patterns; some OF cross stitch.
others simple but effective: striped
toweling. hemsutched hens. 1Tx2s.
use.
Stamped and Hcmstitched s.Piecs
Luncheon Sets, 45-inch cloth, four
16-inch napkins; model shown Is at
tractive in pretty combination OF
colors: s-piece sets. S1.65.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Stockings, Gloves
and Underwear

1900 Vests and Pants. seconds Of the
Famous Roulette Make. at
very low price. Vests % medium
weight. fine quality cotton In three
styles. high neck. long sleeves.
Dutch neck. elbow. or low neck.
wing sleeves. IN sizes from ss 20
80. but not every style I'm all sizes
Loose or tight knee pants to match.
per garment. ace.
Fine Quality Cotton Vests. dlscon-
tinued number OF tho famous Kay.
ser make. sieevcieas. with fancy
crochet yoke, IN white only. sizes
from 90 70 ~. soc.
Wousen's Cotton Bloomers. Seconds
Of standard make. elastic band at
waist and knee. some reinforced
"Marveifit" garments in the lot.
Pink and white in sizes from to
?. garment, roc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Clearance of
Mems, Women's
and Children's
Shoes

.Ss Pairs Women's Oxforis and
strap pumps; originally 1855 70
tT5o: row e4.06.
los Pairs wouwn's Smart Style
Low shoes. originally ss.ss TO 1850;
now o5.s5.
lis Pairs Growing Girls Pumps and
Oxfowds. originally ts.oo and 1900,
now e3.95.
ife Pairs ChiId's slippers and shoes.
broken lots. originally sans to
$3.50. now &1.8b.
100 Pairs Mems, Boys and Youths
rubber solo white canvas tennis
shoes. originally si.oo. now 6ot-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Toilet Needs

Cont CASTLE Soap, imported from
Italy. for s0c, cake Ice.
Aluminium Back sanitary hair brush,
35t.
Aluminium Back pure brissls hair
brush. 7St.
Sanitary Belts, he.
Du Barry hat brush, 0st.
Du Barry clothes brush. $3.50.
Du Barry glove or handkerchief Dor.
S4.25.
DE viibiss perfumizera. $500.
Perfume Bottles, two in set. $3.50.
Fioramye face powder. 75c.
Violette de Parme. 5bt.
Eau d'Espagne, S1.25.
Anthea. Toe.
Djer Kiss. csc.
Piysrs' SafraDor Ponpie and Fiorsns-
ye. 75<.
Fiancce and DER Kiss. double vari-
ties, Soc.
Wool Puff. &c.
Prophyiactic tooth brushes. zoe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Towels and Table
Cloths

AII.Ilnen Hucl Towels. sizes 17xs<
and fsxse. Good quality buck with
hemstitched ends. 48c each.
10 Yards Extra Heavy Cotton Huck
Towriing. n inches wide: VIII give
lasting wear. zoe yard.
100 All Pure Linen Glass Towels.
1ox2T inches. with red border: viii
give great wear. 36< each
$50 Fancy Wash Cloths. with col
ored soge. sire II. Zoe each.
10 All Linen Damask Cloths. 7ox72.
good looking floral patterns and
good quality linen. originally $3.50.
now @b.96.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Louer Main Floor
Mems Furnishings

II SIunxlnr Mcrccrlzed Cotton Union
Suits: long and short sleeves.
ankle length: originally 1850. now
41.75.
1. Mems Medium Lightweight Cot.
ton Union Suits: long sleeves. an
kie length: originally sfis. now
6S< suit
80 Mems Fine Quality Madras Ash'
Ielic Union suits; sleeveless. knee
length. originally si-ss. now poe
suit.
60 Meas White Knitted Cotton Ath-
Issic Union Suits: originally $50.
now zoe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Parasols, Bags and
Cirdles

~ chiidren's fancy coioret psrasols
In pink and blue. originally e1.oo
and 1880. now $3.50.
Leather Bags In fiat and pouch
Shapes IN a variety Of eolors. In
Guiding tan. brown. gray. blue.
green and others Fitted with purse
and mirror. soc.
New Novelty Girdles In metal ana
ceiluiold combinations IN colors Of
red. green and white. zoe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Union Street
Basement
Damaged Articles
Half Price and
Less

Here Are Few Instances
x1.sy Bread BOX. reduced 20 zoe.
ss..s Wash Boiler. reduced to
$3.50.
si.9o Coffee Boiler. now soc.
eoc Milk Can. now 25e.
soc Tin Steamer. now 25c.
$3.50 Copper Tea Kettle. now 75<.
Sf-es Clothes Dryer. now soc.
500 Cracked jardsnicre, now zoe.
and more than a hundred other
items--none delivered.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Upper Main Floor
Hair Nets Sc Each

Sorority Human Hair Nets, Made by
Hand, cap shape. single mesh.
First quality inspected nets. In
black, brown, auburn. Invisible
and sanitary. Buy at least a don
en- at this extraordinary price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Corsets Reduced

Models to fit all figures in this Clearance
Sale. Wonderful values in front and back
lace styles--now $2.95.
Bandeaux-Gingham Bandeaux in all col
ors: inexpensive garments for morning or
bingham dresses--30c and SOC.
SECOND FIooR-THE BON MARcHE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Food Bargains

PsuI's skookum Apple Butter, : jars
for 25c. 15-oz. jar 15c.
Red Chinook Salmon. solid pack tall
cans, 2 for Csc, each 15e.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Kodaks Reduced
About One-Half

KodaIes. originally sio.s7, now
&5.05.
I Kodak. originally 1900. now
S5.05.
2 kodass, originally sii.00. now
Q5.06
Kodak Cases reduced one. half.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Clearance in
Stationery

20 Packages Bulk Paper. 1Se.
lSs Boxes broken lots OF initial sta
tionery. originally Use. now use.
ESQ Boxes broken line OF stationery.
zoe box.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Girls Coats
Half Price
Baby Clothes Greatly
Reduced

IS White Dresses reduced to $1.45.
100 Baby Sweaters reduced to $2.45.
rs Panty Dresses, wolfe and organdie, re-
duced to Csc.
ITO Hand-embroidered Bingham and Kiddy
Cloth Panty Dresses, reduced to $1.65.
many aErONp vi nOp-srItTr NON AfAprytr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27

THIS
upon thousands of dollars worth Of fine seasnable
chandse prices below selfevdent
articles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27

NeckWear at &c
Sample limo OF fancy neckwear. In
Guiding collar and cuff sets. ves
tees. tuxedo collars. Bramisy sets.
Ia orgsndy. fancy iaees and nov.
city materials.
Neckwear. originally sf.so 70 s3,s.
now 800.
Neckwesr. originally si.oo. now
zoe.
Neckwear. originally soc. nov zoe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Clearance of Toys

10 Sand Toys. reduced 20 use each.
Table OF assorted toys. reduced
10 HALF PRICE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Fourth Floor
Draperies and
Floor Coverings

Drawn Work Bordered Curtain
scrim; white. cream. ecru. 12,se
yard.
Good Quality jacquard Design Mar
quisette. white. cream. in lengths
up to 20 yards. 3Oe yard.
Window Shades. good colors. mount
ed on spring rollers. SO inches BY
feet; slightly imperfect, each
sac.
Mill Ends of Curtain Madras and
grenadine with plain or colored
dots or designs. yard 35c.
Plain Colored Drapery and mercer.
lied repp. All good colors. &c inches
wide. yard. 43c.
High Grade Cretonne; all beautiful
designs in both domestic and linz
ported materials: originally 800
and si.s5; now 69c yard.
AZ Odd Pairs Curtains. Of marqui.
settle. madras and bobblnet. white,
cream, ecru: only one pair OF a
kind: at Half Price.
1s0 Yards Only, Heavy mlaid Linolc-
um; good blue designs. at $1.15
square yard.
$50 Yards Of Jute Carpet for track
ers and runners, 20 inches wide,
35c yard.
Stand and Wall Picture Frames, all
high grade. In square and oval,
Half Price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
SoiIed and Mended
Gloves, Silk, Chamoisette
and Kid
One-Third Less

FuII-Fashioned Silk Stockings. sec.
onds. pure thread silk. reinforced
heel. toe and sole. with hem top
of lIslc. Plain colors In black,
white. gray and pongee. and a few
polo gray with contrasting clocks.
now S1.85.
Silk and Lisie Mixed Stockings in
two tone tweed colors OF rose.
green, navy. orchid and brown.
Some have drop stitch and others
cluster rib effect. Originally fi.e5.
now &1.1O.
women's Sample Stockings Of cotton
and Isle. splendid values in black.
whita. brown and two.tone tweed
colors. prs. for $500. 35c.
ChIldren's Isle Stockings, seconds.
well reinforced foot. Richelieu rib
with elastic top. In black only.
Zoe.
Cbildren's Fine Quality cotton stock
ings, double heel and toe. with elias
tic rib top. all sizes in black and
brown and few sizes in white.
25c.
Women's SoiIed OF Damaged Stock
ings In Cotton, Isle and silk, at
Half Price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Upper Main Floor
Laces
Handkerchiefs
Neckwear and
Ribbons

races, including net fieunclngs. met.
al eliovers. Venice edges and
bands. Embroidery edgings. cor
set covers. i7.inch fiounces and
ruffie flounclngs:
Originally Toe. now Sc yard
originally isc 20 7sc. now Zoe yard
Originally sso TO soc. now zoe yard
Originally ssc TO TSc. now aSe yard.
Originally ssc 20 ti.zS. now zoe
yard.
Originally 1900. now 0se yard.
Novelty and sport handkerchief. .
for 1oc.
Novelty Embroidery Fiounces.
800 yard.
Exquisite organdy fiouncings In tan.
rose. white. orchid. copen. pink
ground with dainty embroidery.
Lovely styles for women's and
chiidrcn's dresses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Friday Double BaeLed Sales Event at The Bon Marche
Month-End Clearance Day in the July Clearance

great left OF
ID odd lots These will be sold Frda
ride uouy prices Here few
And there are hundreds of other Bargain Lots
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Girls Dresses
Half Price

Originally Now
2-piece Silk Crepe Dress. $3.50 S13.75
3 Jersey Dresses ......... 1895 5.4S
/ Fancy Crepe de Chine COM
bination .... ann. 1880 2i.75
] 2-piece Crepe Knit Dress. $3.50 1915
Crepe Cloth and Crepe de
Chine Dress ............ 27.50 1875
! Gray SILK Dress. ........ $500 1850
SECOND FLooR-TTIE BON MARcHE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27

silk and felt combinations. light
weight. comfortable and becoming;
In tan and white. black and white.
all white. orchid and purple and
other colors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27

Albatross Boudoir Sacques, lace trimmed,
also Crepe de Chine, Slipover Sacques,
ribbon trimmed, 500.
Odds and Ends of Silk and Muslin Under
wear, gowns, chemises, boomers, skirts
and drawers in the lot, at half price
Now SOC to S2.fS.
Odds and Ends of Slipover Aprons of
percae or unbleached muslin, origi-
nally $1.00 and $1.15-now zoe.
d FI.ooR-THE BON MARcHE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Wash Dresses at Half Price

Dotted Swiss and Wolfe Dresses, charm
ing styles, in navy, rose, blue and
orchid with white dots and organdie
trimmed. Sizes 18 to ID. Very special
at $1.95.
Japanese Crepe Kimonos, cut extra full
and deliberately embroidered by hand.
are shown in rose and Copenhagen.
Originally $2.95-reduced to $1.95.
WASH DRESS sEcTIoN-sE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-07-27
Third Floor
Bedding and
Auto Robes

20 Fancy He'd Spreads made from
heavy sheeting. printed In neat de.
signs. Size 72xss. @2.05 each.
Auto Robes. size 64x72 fine for
that camping trip, made In tho
Jacquard patterns. brown. green
and tan mixture. $1.S5 each.
4 Plush Auto Robes, size 5sx7s.
woven in large. good looking pat
terms, S0.95 each.
II Pairs Gray Cotton woolnap Blan-
kets, heavy, soft. lofty quality; size
6oxs0, $3.35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Willard Says He Has Not Yet Decided to
 Re-enter Ring

Los Angeles. May 15.-whether Jess Willard, former worlds heavy weight pugilisttc champion, will again enter the boxing game is still a matter of conjecture. even with himself, according to a statement from the champion. published here today
 Tex Rickard, promoter, has been diekering with him for the past year in, an effort to get him to re-enter the ring, Willard said, but he did not state whether the promoter had suggested Jack Dempsey as a pos sibIe opponent
 T have not seriously considered going back into the pugilistie busi- ness" Willard declared. At pres ent I am kept pretty busy attending to. my personal affairs, and l have not had time to give the boxing game much thought"
 The big Kansan rancher appeared te be in good physical condition. He has been in Los Angeles about ten days. during which time he has se cIuded himself from the press and the public generally Some reports around the neighborhood where he has leased a house are to the. effect that he has been training secretly. However. these could not be veri- fled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Louisiana Gouernor Is Anxious to Abolish
 Racing tn State

Baton Rouge, La, May 15.-Gover- nor Parker today came out in strong opposition to race track gambling and asked the Louisiana legislature to blot 1t out quickly and finally. The governor urged the abolition of the handbook by providing severe penalty for the transmission of bets over the telephone or telegraph.
 The governors statement issued to the public declared in part:
 Race track gambling is a demor- alizing and ruinous influence; it has produced many losses and caused much. sorrow in Louisiana and brought no compensating advan- tages. It brings many social evils in it's train, increases crime and is opposed to sound business, good nor als and good character"
 New Orleans, May 15.-The oral system of laying bets at the local race tracks was given legal ''ok" by the state supreme court here to- day in decision which upheld the contention of the Businessmen's Rac- ing Association that the oral system was not a violation" of the Locke Anti-Gambling law.
 The decision of the higher court today overrules the findings of Judge N. E. Humphries in criminal district court that the pencil and paper" method used by the "orali- gers" was device in violation of the letter as well as the spirit of the Locke Law.
 The decision incidentally means that Tom Shaw, Harry Gardner. Kenny Deer and Mark Bowsburg need not serve the six months sentences and pay $500 fines imposed upon them by Judge Humphries in the lower court. following their convic- tion on the charge of violating the Locke law at the Fair Grounds track. Several dozens similar cases aginst "oralizers" at the track and officials of the racing association. instituted by District Attorney Robert H. Marr, will probably be dropped, the evil dence being the same as in the cases decided by the higher court today.