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New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

prominent club woman died carly to- day at her home in Providence, She was 92 years Of age. Miss Doyle was one of the founders of the Rhode Is- land school of design and Of the state federation of women's clubs and was chairman Of the committee which orr ganized the women's college in
 Brown university.
 Immediate return 10 the owners of all small properties seized during the war was urged today by Allen Pro- perty Custodian Miller before the house commerce committee which Is considering a bin under which 93 per cent of the trusts in the hands of the government most of them valued at less than $io,0oo would be re- leased.
 British and French amateur radio operators will begin their effort to span the Atlantic ocean tonight, and will continue to do so for nine days under the direction of the American amateur relay league, whose head quarters are in Hartford, Ct. A cable gram received frcm abroad today and gwen out at .fneadquarters says that British amatlSirs will use in the trans hitting wave lengths of 1a0, 200, 210, ol2, 40 and AT meters French amateurs will transmit on wave ,engths between 1S0 and 400 meters. Secret code words will be transmitted to identify the sHi,ding stations.
 Mrs. Margaret Detz, ninety-three, mother of seventeen children, twelve of whom are living. died at her home in Brown Township. Stark county, Ohio yesterday Mrs. Betz also is sur yiyed by forty-two grandchildren, sixty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great- t-grandchild.
 The pastor of every church in saut Ste. Marie, except one, last night any marriage ceremony In which either party has former husband or wife living.
 Seth Anderson. who began working for the Chicago First National bank twenty years ago as an office boy, was arrested last night charged with em- bezaiing $70,O00 from the institution. Anderson. who is only 35 years old despite his long service, has confessed to the embezzlement, according tt federal officials who made the arrest.
 Three armed men. one of them mas querading as woman, held up the First National bank at Dyer. Ind, yes- terday and escaped with $5,00o after a battle with citizens, in which the bandit dressed as woman was shot and had to be carried to a waiting automobile by his compniaons
 Eight union trainmen leaders were convicted of conspiracy to obstruct interstate commerce for their activi- ties in connection with a strike last August against the Santa Fe by ver- dict of a jury in the United States district court at Los Angeles yester- day. In this strike some twenty trains were abandoned in the California Arizona desert, leaving the passengers stranded.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
JUBILEE AT SEMINARY
Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Founding of St. Thomas, Hartford, Being Observed by Alumni Today.

The 18th anniversary of the foun- dation of St. Thomas Seminary in Hartford is being observed at the in stitution today, with general re- union of the alumni and student body.
 The seminary was founded 25 years ago by the late Right Rev. Michael Tierney, bishop of the Hartford dio- cese, as preparatory school for boys who intended studying for the Catho- lie priesthood. During it's existence, hundreds of young men from all over the state and points elsewhere have attended and graduated, the majority of them entering the grand seminar ies to further their priestly studies and a great many of them taking up various other lines and professions.
 New Britain was always largely represented at the school by a body of young men, and many of them, later on, were ordained and came back to this city to celebrate their first mass. A large number of them visited the seminary today, to renew
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
City Items

Diamond rings, Himberg & Horns --advt. Santa Claus headquarters at Besse. Leland 's.--advt. The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary. A. o. H.. will be held to- morrow evening in Judd's hall. A pound party for the benefit of the poor will be held after the meeting
 Gulbransen Player Pianos. Morans' ---advt.
 Xmas trees. St. Marks church. yard.-advt
 Fountain Pens and Eversharp Pen cils at Adkins, 64 Church street. adyt
 Player Pianos and Victrolas. c. l.. Pierce & Co.---advt.
 Dennison Seals. Tags and Labels at Adkins. 64 Church street.-advt.
 Good skating today. Pilz- Rhodes rink. -advt.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
AUCTION

will sell the equipment of the W. l.. DAMON CO.,, at JAS. F. WHITES STABLE, 288 MAIN ST., NEW BRITAIN, CONN, TUESDAY, DEC. 26TH. 1922 AT 10:30 A. NJ.
 Rec Speed Wagon. Horses, Wagons, etc. Rec Speed Wagon with delivery body, in good condition; pair of horses. black and brown, weigh over 5000 lbs., good age and right: black mare, weight about 1,50O lbs. I two-horse wagon with box; one-horse wagons with boxes: lumber wagons: Y two-horse bob sleds: I one-horse hob sled one set of hobs; spring wagon; set double harness; express harness; collars, etc.
 Auctioneer's Notice-The W. l.. Damon Co. have sold their real estate to The stan lev Rule < Level Co. They must vacate in,,nc cdiately. All will be sold without re- serve. Bid and buy.
 Sale positively, rain or shine. Under cover If stormy.
 E. M. GRANGER, JR., Auctionccr, Tel. No. 1. Thompsonvihe' Cohh'
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
Orange Growers Want to
 Get Anti-FrOst Insurance

Los Angeles, Dec. 21.-Orange growers have appealed to Lloyds for Insurance for their crops against frost according to officials of the California Fruit Growers exchange. Whether Iloyds would assume such q risk has not been announced but exchange of flcials sald they believed the under writing will be done.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
R. M. GUNrPRECHT, THE WATKINS DEALER

The city of New Britain boasts of more beautiful women than any other city. It is boast to be proud of. TortunatsIy, fate smiles kindly on all women, by giving them such wonder full aids to beauty-as Watkins Garda Cream, Talcum Powder, Face Powder. Rouge, Toilet Water and Perfume. The J. R. Watkins Go. Beauty Department conducted by Ruth Taft will advise you on all beauty questions. Get in touch with her through
 R. M. GUNPRECHT
 A7 EAST ST. Tel. o254-i3.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
SPECIAL DIVIDEND.

The regular quarterly dividend of 2h per cent and a special dividend of $5 on every share, was declared at a meeting of directors of the American Hardware corporation yesterday. The two dividends make total cash dis bursement on capital of s10,O00, 900 of $750,000.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
LOCAL BOYS WIN HONORS
POhlman and Preissel Among 25 Who Stand Highest in Studies at Clark University.

Stand Highest in Studies at Clark
 University.
 William Preisse, son of Mir. and
 Mrs. Joseph F. Preissel of 174 Dwight street and Kenneth E. Pohlman, son of Mir. and Mrs. Walter Pohlman of 33 Trinity street were among the 25 students who attained first rank in scholarships at Clark university, Wor- cester. Pohlman secured 11th place and Priessel 18th. Connecticut stu dents were most prominent among the honor roll of the college, the state being represented by eight students who were mentioned on the honor roll, Walter s. Hanover of Groton heading the list.
 Pohlman is graduate of the New Britain High school where he organ ized the Science club and was prom nent member of the debating team, besides winning honors in several sub Iects. At Clark university he. was ap- pointed treasurer of the freshman class and was recently initiated in the Alpha Sigma Alpha fraternity. He is q member of the Clark university science club.
 Preissel is a graduate of the New Britain High school where he won honors in mathematics and, English. He is taking a three year course at Clark specializing in chemistry. He is a member of the Delta Mu fraterni- ty.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
Special Notice

Barber shops will close all day Christmas day. Kindly get your serv- ice before then and give the boys a holiday.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Burial Lots, Monuments,

HEADsTOHE5 and monuments of marble and granite; all grades and sizes. Ceme- tery arrangements made. lots cared for. etc. John r. Mochan Monumental Works. Clark St.. Corner Union St.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

o'NEIL's BATTERY AND STORAGE PLAN LET US EXPLAIN THE SYSTEM OF NO REGRETs-100% PERFECT. DWELL FIRE & BATTERY CO., 3s WASHING TON ST. PHONE 300.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

BUICK. 1917, 5 passenger touring car. Me- chanically perfect, just overhauled, new paint, full set of side certains, many ex- tras, and very good tires. A real buy. New Britain Buick Co.,, 225 Arch St. Phone 26o7. Next to a New Buick Is a Used Ruick.n
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

CABINET MAK1Nu-Al kinds. c. H. Day,
 rear l63 Arch Street. Phone 2s33.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD THURSDAY DECEMBER 2 1922

old acquainianees and friendships made while they were students there.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

oughly reconditioned and newly painted. very good tires upholstery perfect and has many extras. Price is low. New Brit ain Buick Co, 225 Arch St. Phone 2607. Next to a New Buick Is Used Buick
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

SIGNS of distinction give character to your business or profession. For the citys best service in commercial sign painting sea The New Britain Sign Co.,. ss4 Church St. Telephone S94.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

STORAGE BATTERIES--Win storage. wet and dry. Lowest prices. A. q. Hawker. 5S Elm St. Phone 2456.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE.

 described property to wit: cash register. 3 showcases. 2 display racks. 1 roll top desk. coal stove. 2 oil stoves. platform scale. 1 small scale. 3 oil tanks. safe. 23 100-lb. bags fertilizer. paper baler. la bbl. Princes Metallic. bbl. yellow ochre. 8 rolls roofing paper. z screen doors. 1 box pt. bottles. ice cream freezer. 2 wheelbarrows.
 # roll chicken wire. i box window glass. i set stove grates. 2 set stove bricks. emery grinders. 10 1-gal. oil cans. fl kegs nails. rolls wire cloth. 1-man cross-cut saws. 2-man cross-cut saws. copper bottom wash boilers. 1 wine press. 3-gal. keg. 2 wash boards. buck saws. 12 axes. lanterns. 12 trowels. sleds. l lot stove pipe and elbows. 33 tool handles. bush scythes. corn knives. 14 forks. hoes. rakes. 13 shovels. spades. crow-bars. tamper. 1 dozen tie lines rat traps. 2 boxes tire tape. boxes fly ribbon. steam gauges. lot stove pipe dampers. l lot brackets. box tank floats. roll fence wire. potato hooks. force pump, galvanized wash tubs. 10 baskets. # bushel measure. chick feeders. 1 mail box. stable brooms. 3 dozen cotton gloves. 2 window brushes. feather dusters. Al chair seats. 19 gas mantles. case needles and shuttles. lot stove pipe collars. cans glue. lot hinges. lot tacks. lot files. 2 white wash brushes. box varnish brushes lot washers. box springs. box steel wool. lot lamp chimneys. 1 lot lantern globes. pulleys. boys tool chests. boxes malt syrup. TO cans paint. 40 cans varnish. 12 jars wood dye. 19 boxes shells. box blank cartridges. balls twine. 10 boxes patching plaster. lot locks. boxes door knobs. lot stove polish. packages seeds. lot of window and blind fixtures. 1 lot jar rubbers. sprinkling cans, case bathroom fixtures. 1 lot bolts. lot screws. IS cans enamel 4 bottles furniture polish. dozen cans stove polish. 20 cans oil. boys tool chests. 1 lot pump and faucet packings. 5 valves. i lot door handles. corn peppers. 2 boxes bulbs. boxes Alabastine. cans whale oil soap. Dated at Plainville, Conn.,, Decem- CT 16, 1922.
 JAMES R. LACEY,
 Deputy Sheriff.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
Business servrce Rendered.

AWNINGS taken down and stored for the winter. Canopies furnished for weddings and receptions. Canvas specialties and containers of all kinds. Eddy Awning s Decorating O., City Hall Place.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

MIRRORS RES1LVERED and chairs caned. | Workmanship guaranteed. Edward Cor l fain 16S Arch St. Phone 869-f.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
Auto Parts and Accessories.

Auto Parts and Accessories. il ACCESSORIES--A l0% cash discount on all automobile parts. supplies and scces sories, except tires, tuhes and gas. This stock includes Ford parts, Ignition parts. greases rings and brake lining. Ours Is the largest stock Of automobile parts and accessories in the city. Rack
 life Bros. Park Bigelow Sts Tel. lo7A. BATTERIEs-Wet and dry winter storage,
 all makes. Reasonable rates J. NJ. Far
 reii no Franklin Sq. Phone l21s.
 FISK & FIREsTONE tires The users of
 these tires believe in playing sa.S. Service
 also. West End Vulcanizing Works 39s
 West Main St. c. F. Mccarthy. Prop |.
 Phone 1091-3 FEDERAL tires & Michelin tubes. Author
 ized sales agency. Judd Dunlop, l5
 Franklin Square. Phone 1928.
 GOODYEAR TIRES AND TuBEs--"Good.
 year means Good Wear" Absolutely guar
 anteed against imperfectIons. Don't ex- pertinent, get the best. All automobile
 sizes. Charles E. Hadheld. successor %
 Hadneld-Swanson Co.,. 2l Myrtle street.
 Telephone 1706.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

PICTURE FRAMlNG-Bring in that pic. ture you want framed now. A framed pic. ture makes an Ideal present. Ohrnstedt's. rz West Main St,
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

hand, 30X3 and 30x3K; alsl all parts for a Ford cheap. Auto Repai Co.,. 53S E. Main St. Phone 2016-3.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

SKATES sHARPENED--c. A. Hjerpc. "a Arch street. UPH OLSTERING of antique furniture. All kinds of repairing. The Furniture Ex- change, 67 Arch St. A. J. Giraffe, Mgr.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

WINDOWS CLEANED in private houses, offices and stores. General housework and cleaning from the cellar to the roof. Vacuum work Is speciality. Our rates aie the lowest in town. New Britain Win oow Cleaning Co.,, SS West Main St. Phone SSS.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

TIRES-Cord tires, Foro size. 30x3h, "Leto of Norwalk make and fully guar. $9.s! Rackline Bros. Park and BigeloW St. Phone l07l.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

HEMsTITCH your linens and other white goods for Christmas gifts. nlatched box and side pleats in striped goods. 1insburgs Y Dress Pieating and button shop, IS wal nut St. Phone 133S3.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

LESSONS in dressmaking Special prices to classes and clubs. Private lessons. Wom-
 mans Institute Method. IsL Jshs v. Gill, b46-S.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

WE repair rubber boots arcties and rub- Der shoes and all kinds of rubber. "a Church St.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
Autos and Trucks For Sale

with starters. $100 up. Now Is the time to buy. Our assortment in- cludes Dodges. Cheyrolets. Fords, Reos and MaxweIls Aaron G. Cohen, Inc, 186 Park street, Hartford, Conn. Telephone 2-3457. Open evenings
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
Dressmalsing ana Millinery.

HATs-of style and quality. Complete line of linens and novelties. Violet Millinery, J6b Arch stIeet.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

HEMSTITCHlNG, plain plcot edge. gig zag curves ana dressmakins. Personal atten- ton. Mile. Blanehette. i31 Main st. Tele-
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

WHY spend s5 for a new hat You can get your old made over and look like new by Conrad, The Hatter. Corner Broad and Washington Sts., New Britain, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

TUDEBAKERS-Light six touring sy75 special six touring, s1275; big six touring, S165o; F. Q. B. factory. M. Irving Jester,
 ls3 Arch St. This is Stakeholder year.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

TAKE orders for ice-boxes showcases, win- dows for new houses; all kinds of wood- working. M Tomko, 29 Lafayette St.,
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

WHY BURN COAL.-When you can get twice the heat at half the cost by install ling in minutes time "Uni-Hete Oil-Gas Burner" In your range or heater. Red hot fire instantly cooks, bakes, heats. Sets in frebox of any stove. Agent. 534 West Main St., city.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

BUICK, 1920, z passenger, cylinder tour Ing car. excellent tires, brand new paint, upholstery is excellent, just thoroughly re- conditioned throughout. This car looks ab- so1utey new. Full set of side curtains, economical to operate. See this car before buying. New Britain Buick Co.,, 225 Arch St. Phone e607. Next to a New Buick Is Used Buick"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21
BUSINESS SERVICE
Hairdressers, Masseuse Il

| and plaster work. Work guaranteed. ]. | J. McI.arney l31 Clark St. Phone 1744-23.
 MASON work bricklaying and plastering Charles Beh. 591 West Main St. Tel ephone 1852,
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

CLARK'S automobile laundry. Smoniz pro. tects finish in winter weather. Auto wash- ing. Cars oiled and greased. Storage space Starting. lighting, Ignition and gen- eiatoi work Succeeding Fuckers Elec- trc Co.,. rear 2aS Main St. Tel. l344.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

Miss Sarah Elizabeth Doyle, pioneer woman suffrage worker, educator and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-16
ANOTHER TREMOR
ROCKS GOQUIMBO
Chilean President Leaves for
Scene of Disaster to Aid
Relief Work.

SANTIAGO. Chile. Nov. 15.-CBy
A. P)-The authorities at Coquimbo
reported today that a strong earth
quake. accompanied by tidal wave.
was experienced here at % minutes
after midnight this morning. No
further damage was caused The
populace was on the alert and no
casualties were reported.
Prest Alessandri departed for Co
quimbo on board the oattleship Al
mirante Latorre az 2;30 O'Clock this
afternoon. The battleship which
Pres't Alessandri is using for his trip
carries tents. medical supplies, ra-
tions, clothing and 100000 pesos
IN money.
1t Is explained that the decision
OF the government officials 70 go 20
the scene was made with the idea Of
obviating delays and cutting red tape
in the carrying out OF relief meas
ures and reestabIshing the public
services
The Alm!rante Latorre Is due TO
arrive az C0quimbo early THURSDAY
the plans being for her 10 proceed
thence % Caldera so as 10 enable the
relief party 70 reach COpiapo and
VailencaE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-16
Big MEXICAN BANK
CLOSES ITS DOORS
Withdrawal of Deposits Fol-
lowing Street RumOrs Is
Given as Cause.

MENICO CITY. Nov. 15.-(By a.
P)-The failure OF the BanQue
Franchise de Mexique 10 open its
doors for business today, although
not unexpected. was the cause of a
considerable furry in financial cir
cles inasmuCh aS the institution Is
one Of the greatest in the capital
and has among Its depositors some
OF the Largest commercial houses in
the republic. Large crowds gath
cred in front OF the building. ne
cessitaung the calling out OF the po-
lice as a precautionary measure
against possible attack.
The general explanation Of the
closing down Of the bank was the
wholesale withdrawal OF funds by
depositors who had become alarmed
by street rumors The depositors
had made intermittent runs on the
bank in the past month. Three mil
lion pesos were paid out by the ms
utution in the past fortnight, ac-
cordlng 20 one OF the directors.
The BanQue Franchise de MexiQue
operates nine branches throughout
Mexico. and heavy loans at Tam
p.co. together with the withdrawals
OF depositors in the capital. are de-
clared 20 have been in great meas
IRE respons- bic for the closing. Of
fcials OF the bankers declined 70
make any statement. except 20 cay
that the institution had ceased pay
ments in order 90 permit the assets
go. be assembled with a siev re-
opening as soon as possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-16
.FORD'S RAILWAY PLANS
EMPLOYEES SECURITIES

COLUMBUS. O.. Nov Id By A
PJ-Omcials of the Detroit. Toledo
and Ironton railroad. owned by
Henry Ford, have applied 10 the
state utilities commission for per
mission 10 issue investment secur--
ties 70 their employees. Certificates
in denomination OF $1,000 $500 and
800. would BE Issued. the total
amount not 70 exceed 100000.
Hearing was set for Nov. % The
application said that il was hoped
that the employees would feel "a
spirit OF interest in the welfare OF
the company beyond that OF mere
wage earners."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-16
ARMOUR PRESENTS
PLAN FOR MERGER
OF PACKING FIRMS
Presents to Government Off.
Gals Proposal for Buy
ing Competitor.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-(Bv A
P)-J. Ogden Armour. head Of the
Chicago meat packing house of Arm
our & Co, presented today 10 Atty
Gen. Daugherty and Sec'y Wallace
Of the department of agriculture
presumably for government approval
a proposal for merging through pur-
chase the physical assets of another
of the big five" national packing
houses with Armour & Co. Which
OF the concerns the Armour organf-
zation proposes to absorb was not
disclosed, although both Wilson &
Co, and Morris & Co. Of the packing
group have been mentioned i'm con
nection with the plan. Officials con
cerned RETAINED entirely from ex-
pressing comment or opinion in the
matter.
Mr.. Armour tonight likewise de-
clined to make any statement. ex-
cept that he intended 10 remain in
Washington for another day. 1t
was assumed that a desire TO de-
termine the legality Of such a merg-
er, IN advance Of taking any steps TO
complete it, had led 10 the consulta-
ton with officials.
Sec'y Wallace, after his conference
with Mr.. Armour and several asso-
ciates who accompanied him 10
Washington, issued a statement say
ing he had expressed no opinion upon
the Armour plan and il was indicated
that Atty. Cen. Daugherty had like
wise withheld decision. although i'm
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-16
CONFERENCE AIMS
TO IMPROVE YOUTH
National Leaders to Discuss
Welfare of Nations Young
Generation.

WASHINGTON. Nov 15.-(By A.
PA three-day conference TO de-
velop means of improving the health
and the national spirit of American
youth. called BY sec'y. Weeks as a
necessary measure OF national de-
tense. will open here tomorrow with
Mr.. Weeks and Gen. Pershing
scheduled TO address the nation
wide representatives of patriotic
welfare. educational civic and sim
liar institutions and organizations
which have responded 10 the call.
Decisions Of utmost Importance
are expected by war department Of
fcials 10 grow from this frst-post-
war effort 10 deal with the startling
degree of sub-normal physical de-
velopment disclosed by the wartime
experience under draft.
Sec'y. Weeks said today he was
hopeful that the conference would
serve to arouse the nation to the fact
that one-half OF its young men cal
led up for examination during the
war were found 10 be below aver
age in physical development
AR Weeks expressed the hope that
a systematical method OF physical
upbuild.ng FOR all American youth
would eventually result from the
conference.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-16
MURDER PROBERS
CEASE ACTIVITIES
Evidence in Hall-Mills Muir
der Case Nearly Ready
for Grand jury.

NEW BRUNSWICK, y. j.. Nov
15-CBy A. P.)-Cessation Of all
actual investigation of the Halls
Mills murder by the forces Of the
county and SKATE prosecutors to-
night. indicated that the authorities
were practically ready 10 present
10 the Somerset grand jury Monday
the full story of the Staying Of ihe
Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs
Eleanor r. Mills
James C.. Durham, piano dealer.
was questioned for "a short time IN
regard 20 a statement which he
made recently that this murde Ter
case is coming 20 n startling con-
cIusIon." Special Detective Mason
would make no common, on the re
suit of this inquiry. but Be- was re-
ported uncnicialiy that tha lead hat
proved OF little value
Detective Mason also questioned
Miss Florence North, AT one time at
torney for Charlotte Mills. in regard
10 the letters and diary OF the slain
woman which she sold 60 a news
p1per. It was said they arrived az
~no satisfactory understanding
Timothy y. Pfeine~. attorney Tor
Mrs Hall has questioned several
nelghbors ~ Mrs Jane Gibson. the
states alleged eyewitness. in an et-
Port 10 learn more fGlly her move
r,ante on the nigh. ot sept. Is. tie
took this step after it was reported
chat the authorities placed Itt!o
value on the AFFIDAVIT obtained by
him from Mrs. Nellie To Russell,
stating that Mrs Gibson was az her
home at the hour she claims 10
have witnessed the murders