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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
FIRE TRUCK BIDS
SHOW AN ADVANCE.
AT SECOND LETTING
PRICES APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN
BOOSTED OVER THOSE SUB
MtTTED AT OPENING OF OF.
FERS A FEW WEEKS BACK.

-Four bids for the new fire truck
were received this afternoon when
the city council opened the offers for
supplying the city with the new fire
equipment The contract for the ap-
paratus was not awarded today and
viii not be let until the regular weekly
Wednesday night,
The city was looking for decrease
in the bids received last month for the
truck, but the companies all seemed
to increase their prices rather than
shave them.
The Stutz Fire Engine company Of
fered truck for $l2,500, with )
per cent discount for cash They Of
fered to pay $3.50 for the old truck and
$3.50 for the old hook and ladder
wagon.
The Ahrens-FOX company wanted
S13,270 cash for new truck, and Of
fered $500 for the old truck They of
fered a $500 reduction in the price Il
hard tires were used.
The SeagrayC5 company wanted
S12,500 for truck, and offered $500 fol
the old truck They asked $500 addi
tional for cushioned wheels
The American La France company
offered truck for Sl2,500, ana statec
they would pas $3.50 for the old truci
and allow $500 discount on the neo
truck if no chemicals were used
All of tho bids received on the frs
advertisement were for $12,5t0.
Mayor George V. b. Weeks ant
Commissioner Dana NJ. Palmer botl
vent on record today as being OF
posed to allowing the old truck to Z,
at any Of the prices offered
Bid for Steps.
Only one bid was offered for tn
erection Of the new steps at Christi
street. This was by the Joliet Bridg
company, who wants $l,SS5 for TIA
work The matter was laid on tn
table until Wednesday night
Let Coal Contract.
At the meeting today Fred Schero
was awarded the contract for furnial
ing the city's coal for this winter.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
NEW BLUE DEVIL" Is
NEARLY READY FOR USE

The Ottawa police patrol was re-
leased from the paint shop this morn
ing and the new blue devil is almost
ready for service A new locomotive
bell has been purchased and will be
placed on the hood of the ear. The
new combination patrol and ambu-
lance puts up a very snappy appear
ance and people will hardly know the
car when it first appears 1t will not
take long to make the new vehicle
familiar to all the law breakers or, for
that matter, to the law abiding citizens
of this city
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
PROGRAM FOR STATE.
TEACHERS MEETING.
ANNOUNCED TODAY
THREE.DAY CONVENTION HERE
TO ATTRACT MUSICIANS FROM
ALL PARTS OF ILLINoIS-hR.
RANGE SERIES OF CONCERTS.

A bulletin issued by the Illinois
Music Teachers Association has just
been received by the Chamber of
Commerce and gives a complete pro-
gram of the three-day session which
will be held here Oct. o. % and 26
A number of the music lovers of OF
taWa, desiring to keep up the citys
reputation as a center for education.
music and art, extended an invitation
to the artists of Illinois to meet in
Ottawa and give the townspeople the
benefit of their experience and ability.
To do this, a series Of concerts was
arranged, and in order to secure the
very best talant, it was necessary to
give a guarantee for the sale of 800
tickets, the money from which will go
to dGfray the expenses of the conven
ton. The artists are all giving then
time and services free OF charge. but
those appearing on the program will
be allowed actual travelling expenses
This is an unsual opportunity for the
people in ottawa and surrounding
towns to meet and hear some of the
worlds leading musicians, but if it
is going to be a success it will re-
ouire the loyal support of each citizen.
Tickets for the six concerts can be
urchased for 81. which means that
under this arrangement the public
will be able to hear the concerts for
the small sum of SO cents, but unless
the six tickets are purchased at once
it will be necessary to pay a single
admission Of = cents for each concert.
A special meeting and rehearsal OF
Faust vii be held this evening at
the Baptist church. the meeting to
start at O'Clock and the rehearsal at
1870. Only $50 tickets have been
sold, and as this is the last week be-
fore the convention, it is going to re-
qulre a gread deal Of work to dispose
of the remaining $50.
The committee is calling for tu'l
rehearsal tonight for next Friday
Edgar Nelson of Chicago will be here
to conduct the joint chorus OF Strea
tor, Pontiac and Ottawa.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
AUTO BUS HITS AND
BREAKS LIGHT POST

While driving unto position along
the curbing one of the big machines
belonging to the Ellini Bus Co., operat-
ing on the streets of ottawa, smashed
into one of the street lights and
wrecked it. The accident happened
at the southeast corner of Columbus
and Main street Saturday night at
about II o'clock. The bus was park
ing along the curbing to await the
westbound passengers who were az
the Nardi Gras at the armory. the
big bus was not damage aside from
a dent in the side and few scratches
and officials of the company agreed 10
nav for the damaged lamp.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
YOUTH ACCUSED OF
{ EMbEZzL EME:NT IS
FREED OF CHARGE
AGAINST FRANCIS n
CLAIM, ALLEGED TO HAVE
TAKEN $411 FROM EMPLOTTR,
DISMISSED IN COURT.

The Indictment against Francis H.
Claim, a former, resident of Earlville
and ottawa, which charged him with
embezzling SAIL of his employers
money, was dismissed for want OF
prosecution in the circuit court this
morning. The motion for the dtsmls-
sal was made by Attorney A. e. But
ters, who represented the defendant,
ana was allowed by Judge Joe A. Da-
Wis, with the consent of the state 5
attorney,
Mr.. Claim, was formerly an agent
for the Delco Light Co. He was
charged with having taken SAIL from
his employed, Joseph S. Kinnell, while
working for the Delco Co. The in
dictment was returned about two
years ago.
Judge Davis Here.
Judge Joe A. Davis Of Bureau coun.
ty, presided over the session of the
circuit court today Judge Davis will
conduct court during the coming
week, during the absence of Judge
Edgar Eldredge, who opened the Oc
tober term from the city
Streatorite Divorced.
George Knecht, of Streator, secur
ed divorce from Mrs, Dora knecht
in the circuit court this morning on
grounds of desertion. The complain
ant testified that the defendant de
eortndhirn Snnt r 1920 and has since
refused to live with him.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
MENDOZA MAN WEEDS
.OTTUMWA, a.. GIRL HERE

Donald L. Ault, a MenGOta business
man, and Miss Nellie e. Wilson Of
Ottumwa, Iowa, wore married at 10
o'clock this morning by Rev. G. {,
Fetter ct the Baptist parsonage. The
young couple were attended by Mr..
and Mrs Henry w Brush of this city.
Immediately after the ceremony the
newlvwcds departed by auto for their
honeymoon trip. Upon their return
they will make their home in Men
deta.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
TO HOLD RECEPTION
FOR DEPARTING PASTOR

A public reception will be rendered
to Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Vonckx and
their three sons, at the First Pres
byterian church Friday night, Oct.
20 The reception will be in the ma
ture of FAREWELL to the family who
will leave Nov L. for Elgin where
Rev. Vonckx will accept the pastor
ate of the House of Hope Presby-
terian church in that city.
The members Of the various socie.
ties of the church will act as hosts
and hostesses and the general pub.
lie is extended cordial invitation to
attend.
Rev. Vonckx will preach in Ottawa
for two more Sunday before going to
Elgin.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
SHERIFF ARRESTS TWO
SENECA MEN FOR
BO0TLEGGIMG
LOCKED IN CELL S
FINDS BOOZE HIDDEN UNDER
FLOOR DRUNK CHARGES
OWNERS WITH HAVING SOLD
HIM ILLICIT BEVERAGES.

Raided u second time within the
past year, both excursions netting
what officials claim to be inCriminal-
ing evidence OF Illicit sales of liquor,
the Smoke House" Seneca ice
cream parlor and soft drink place,
wormed itself Saturday into deep
or tangle with the couuty's law en-
forcement machinery when five half
pnts of high powered "moonshine'
were found in tneir secret hiding
place by the prying eyes Of Sheriff
Ayers
The sheriff, accompanied by Deputy
Charles Campbell, acting upon tips
that the Smoke House was again
back In the list of "cheaters," went
10 the scene of the alleged intraction
armed with proper warrants to per
nit of search and seizure.
Approaching one Of the men thot
to be the proprietor the searching
party read the warrants, Then began
a careful pilgrimage thru the build.
inge. No attempt was made to stop
the sheriff nor interfere with his
operations. He looked behind back
bar, under tables, beind pictures and
everywhere it was likely contraband
liquors were stored
Finding none the sheriff then be
gan examining the floors and was re
warded in the back room by finding
the FIVE half.pints Of hootch under
a loose board
In the soft drink parlor at the
time was one drunken man and an
other whose pocket bulged suspicious
ly. Raising the coat and extracting
the bulge" the sheriff found the
package to be another half pint of
moon" He coniscated the evidence
and says he secured a confession from
the owner that the liQuor was pur-
chased in the smoke house.
Down cellar was found a bunch of
empty jugs and bottles, One Whit
of the nozzles was enough to war
rant confiscation of all the vessels.
The sheriff claims they emitted strong
odors of their former contents.
duplicates Owners.
The drunken man, despite his con,
dition, implicated the prOprietors as
being partially responsible for his
condition. He said they sold him the
drink that made him drunk
After garnering in all the evidence
they could find the sheriff arrested
Charles Roando and Louis Scwam,
said to be the owners of the smoke
house. Scwam, who was arrested az.
ter the first raid, in which the sher
iR seized a large quantity Of Illegal
beverages. denied he was one Of the
proprietOrs Of the place ROIandO
made no protest against his arrest
The two men were brought to OF
tawa and are now being held prison
ers at the county Jail, pending dis
position of their cases.
Raid West Side Place.
The Reese & Claggett soft drinl
parlor, which was recently opened il
the old Schlitz saloon building, a
the c., b. & q. crossing on Main st.
was raided by deputies from th'
sheriff's office on Saturday afternoon
A quart Of moonshne and a half pin
bottle containing some gin was seiz
ed. Walter Reese. one of the proorie
Gore appeared in Justice of the Peac
Koenig's court today and gave bond
for his appearance when called TO
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
IOWA CITY CHEERS
SCHOOL GRID HEROES

Iowa City, Ia, Oct. 16.-lowa's foot
ball team was given a reception upon
it's arrival here at 430 this morning
from New Haven, where it defeated
Yale to 0, that outclassed the dem
onstration which greeted the armis-
tice announcement four years ago
The playing of bands and blowing of
whistles started at a. m. and con
tinued for five hours combined with
the yells of Iowa's victory Seven
thousand took part in the reception
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
MAN INDICTED 0 N.
RIOT CHARGE TO Be.
TRIED IN CO. COURT.
La SALLEAN HELD FOB ALLEGED
PARTICIPATION IN ATTACK on
BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR
BOOZE CASES GO TO JUDGE
RECk.

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me ''o J." o'''o '"u'''F NV" ~.
ulcl"u ny lhe Rfahu Jur! Oh CllaIEe' VI
ricting on Saturday will be tried in
the County Court following action bv
r,,,,, La,,.r rrdro1co ,rro co,tifed
,.,....,, ,.-
''''I hearings ''o''' ''i' N'''"'' W Wv
county ourl lot ulai'
Nine indictments were in the bunch
Transferred making twelve defendants
whose cases were changed
ono or tho most interesting of these
caqes ,yirl bo mat of = I O'Sbea. 4
.I, S.ll-. t,i,or irlir,od Gar ri3tinr
rra a.. ,co,,esd Of h,yino. attac,fnd Rev
"A, pntlrt simmer of "a sale on
J,,a ~ p,,. ci,,,,,a,. ,,as at,arkod
5., ,,,.h as rog,,It &c aIlcged rn.
.if.f.,-. iifT,,,,,,.,., ,,lf.b ,rce, vhilo
.','7 ui'', '.''' IN ~ pam,i.,
~ w pI5,'' o,.,," Vt ,,'. 80, ' tLo pni,.
,,, ,.,, i,5,a.ad cas t,a att,ci, y,ich !,
niIaaad t,o ~ boyn hoo, ngrtirinated in
,,,,,,I,o, ,e ,,rso,,u
rtidesnroad fntrr,sf will also he
.tai,on in the rrtco,ne nj the indict.
e,te returned against Robert Elan
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
HUNT AUTO THIEF
BELIEVED IN OTTAWA

Ottawa police received call sat
urdav night from the Aurora police
asking them to look out for an auto
thief headed this way driving a Ford
truck with a cab on it. The car was
stolen from the streets of Aurora
Saturday evening about 10 O'CLOCK
The truck bears license number o5-SSl
which was issued to Clarence ). Rud-
dy, 593 South Fourth street.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
TO DECIDE FATE Of
1923 CHAUTAUQUA

Whether Ottawa is to have a 1922
chautauqua will probably be decided
tonight at a meeting in the County
Court room. The business left over
from this years assembly will be
wound up and plans for a new one dis
cussed. Mr. Shaw of Bloomington,
who was superintendent of this year s
meeting, will be there. as will all
members of the association.
The meeting will take place at Z: %
O'Clock and viii he open to the public
All those interested in next years
chautapua are requested to be pres
ent, as tonight means either life OF
death fer chautauquas in Ottawa,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
POLICE FIND BIKE
BELIEVED STOLEN

Some Ottawa boy who lost nus
bicycle or had it stolen, but did not
report the matter to the police, can
have If hv going to the police station
and Identifying his property
The bicycle, a red one, was taken
to the station early Sunday morning
bv Officer Leason, who found IL IN
front of the American restaurant,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
S. A. MEMBERS SERVE
AT WEBSTER FUNERAL

The funeral Of Mrs Ellen Webster
was held yesterday afternoon from
her hcme, 627 First avenue. The sery-
ices were held at t:i5 and the local
most Of the Salvation Army had
charge
The burial was made in Summit
View cemetery. The pallbearers we're
all members of the Salvation Army.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
COUPLE KNOWN HERE
ANNOUNCE WEDDING

Announcements have been received
here Of the marriage of v A. Scurlock,
a we'll known resident of Marion, H.,
and Mrs Sarah Sigmora, a wealthy
Centerville, ILL.,, resident Mr.. Sour
lock is the father of Mrs. f. A. Arm
strong, 412 Adams street
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
LEGi0N TO CONTINUE
FIGHT FOR BONUS

Convention Hall, New Orleans, Oct.
16.-Pledging renewed assurance to
the disabled and asserting once more
it's position on the soldier bonus thru
its national commander. Hanford Mac
Nider. the American Legion opened
its fourth national convention here
today
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
Marriaae Licenses.

Donald f. Ault. Mendoza, 81; Nellie
f. Wilson, Ottumwa, Iowa. 2l.
Henry g. Storm, Lacon, 30; Pearl 5
West, Lacon. 21.
F'oriau Mannheim, Streator, ~,
Susie Halpenny, Sueator 80.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
Zinc Popular Roofing Material.

Zinc is used for roofing in all the
cities of Europe more than any other
metal.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
EATHER

Unsettled tonight ard
Tuesday; cooler Tuesday.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-16
OTTAWA FREE TRADER
Established I840.

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1890.
Great Falls tribune., 1922-02-18

If Mayor Armour uses his privilege Of
veto, the ordinance cannot become eff
fective unless the council, by two
thirds vote, again approves it. Failure
to sign or veto the ordinance within a
week after final passage brings the
measure automatically into effect at
the end Of the usual 2O-day period.
Transfer Men Must Register
The moving ordinance provides for
the registration with the police depart
ment Of all names and addresses OF
persons, firms and corporations NOV
ing from one location in the city to
smother, or to and from the city, the
reports to be made by the transfer
men. Failure to file these reports
within three days makes the van man
liable to a fine Of not less than $40
nor more than 500, the ordinance
provides. The ordinance does not re-
quire that a permit be obtained be-
fore moving, only that the transfer
company file with the police depart
ment the change of address.
Great Falls tribune., 1922-02-18
MY MARRIAGE
Al PROBLEMS.
Adele Calrison's
New Phase off,.
REVELATIONS
OF A WIFE
How Mother Graham Stripped tn,
Mask From Elizabeth.

If had not suspected Elizabeth
Harrison's secret discipline of her
children, masked by her pretense of
governing them without coercion, I
would have had the conviction Of the
truth forced upon me when l saw
Mary's terror stricken eyes leap to
her mothers face at her grandm 9TH
er's adjuration.
whatever doubt I might have had. At
her mothers words, indicating that
Mary was the one responsible for the
taking Of the Oriental necklace, my
sister-in-law set little Roderick down
upon the ground and advanced a step
toward the shrinking Mary with face
that might have been cut out of mar
bic, and set little smile that made
me shiver, SO icily cruel did it appear
to my excited imagination.
But her voice was as placid as al
ways. when she spoke, and ! gazed at
her fascinated by the contrast between
her honeyed accents and the cruel
lines in her face.
Mary" she said sweetly, ''tell
mother the truth. Did you take the
necklace from my bow"
The child's eyes dilated with terror.
and her voice was but a whisper as
she answered:
Yes, mother, I did, but I didn't
hurt it, and"
you've Fooled Everybody"
'.That isn't the question, is it dear ~
her mother replied, then held out her
hand. Come with mother, dear.
Great Falls tribune., 1922-02-18
MONTANA HAS 385
IN PORTLAND CLUB
Treasure State People Form
Organization to Boost
1925 Worlds Fair.

A Montana club of 3S5 members has
been organized in Portland, Ore, by
former residents of the Treasure state,
according to word received from M. J.
OLeary, former deputy clerk of the
district court in Great Falls. Mr..
O'Leary has been elected publicity
manager of the club and within short
time will start circularizing Montana
with literature exploitive of the Port
land worlds fair. 1926.
Clubs with memberships comprising
former residents Of all states are be-
ing formed in Portland to lend aid in
promoting the fair, the Montana club
membership being one Of the largest
among the western states.
Mr.. O'Leary was deputy clerk of the
district court under former Clerk Vim
cent Fortune and is a brother of W. f.
O'Leary, Great Falls attorney
Great Falls tribune., 1922-02-18
Will NOT sign
MOVING Law,
MAYOR STATES
Armour Undecided Whether tt
Veto Ordinance or With
hold Signature.

Believing that the moving ordinance,
which was approved on final reading
by the city council last Tuesday night,
IS entirely a commercial and not O
municipal regulation, Mayor r. NJ. Ar
mour expressed the opinion that the
ordinance would make credit associ-
alton out of the city council.
Two-thirds Majority
He said he had not definitely decided
whether he would veto the ordinance
Great Falls tribune., 1922-02-18
SAYS HE PAID
$500 BECAUSE
IN1IMllDATED
J. F. Clifford Is Plaintiff in
Suit Brought Against
Gas Company.

Return of 5000, which he alleges was
secured from him by means of intimi-
dation. coercion, force and threats is
demanded in an action filed in district
court Friday by J. F. Clifford against
the Great Falls Gas company Clifford
charges that he turned over the money
on January 81, after he had been
threatened with arrest.
The plaintiff alleges that the man
ager and attorney for the gas COM
Great Falls tribune., 1922-02-18

with reference to the gas, he alleges,
were that the gas pipe leading to the
meter had become frozen and that he
did use gas not connected with the
meter, but only for a short time. He
said he intended to report these facts
to the company and was wiling to pay
for the gas he used, which he says
was worth $5.
Great Falls tribune., 1922-02-18

pany accused him of secretly using
gas valued at $500 and forced him
to pay that amount by threats to file
criminal charge against him. Cliff
ford, according to the complaint, was
not allowed to interview an attorney
to ascertain his legal rights.
Clifford denies in the complaint
that he used $500 worth Of gas un-
known to the company. The facts
Great Falls tribune., 1922-02-18
ELDER TUCKER SPEAKS
At ADVENTIST CHURCH

Elder W. Tucker of Lewistown, will
be the speaker at the Seventh Day Ad-
ventist church, 11O4 Fifth avenue
north, this Saturday morning. He
will speak at II o'clock Sabbath
school will be at 10 o'clock. The
weekly prayer meeting will be at the
home of J. G. Brown Wednesday even
ing at 7:45 The Missionary Volunteer
society will meet next Friday evening
at 7:45.
Great Falls tribune., 1922-02-18

H. Molish, Viennese botanist, has
discovered that plant life may be
doubled in length by artificially delay
ing blooming.
Great Falls tribune., 1922-02-18

neSe AJudAuVC
Offerings in Center
Aisle Departments
Moire Sash Ribbons
In the new popular sport shades. inches
wide Regular Soc. HQ0
Special. yard. .''.....'' Wv
Scotch Tartan Ribbons
In black and white checks, suitable tor
MILDLY ties 4oc values. cOo
One-Button Cape Gloves
@ In brown xnad;,, and covert, esi, $3.50 S2.19
Kayser Italian Glove Silk Hose
str;ned and lace effects. Black, white and
brown. Values 425 and S495. GO go
Special. pair. OO.CJ
Misses Fleece Lined Union Suits
Sizes 8. l., a. 16 year. High neck. long
sleeves ankle length. S11o Qpo
values Special. al.................. OON
Waist Style Union Suits
to 5 year yssia, sizes Regular ST 80
Grev Fleece Lined Union Suits
year size only. V cR
Special each h........-.-.. OAsAo
Fleece Lined Shirts
High necks and long sleeves. Sizes :. 8.
S. 10 and II year. goo
Special, each. cCN
yiyandous Mavis Cold Cream and
Viyo Cream
Delightfully."- soft and refreshing. ooc
jars. Speci;l, 91n
each -..'........ wv
Stearns DAY Dream Toilet
Waters
ycrv attractively boxed. 3sa .oz bottles.
$500 values. Q1 kO
''Day Dream" Cold Cream and
Powder Creme
An ideal cleansing and vanishing cream.
Regular 65c. 400
Special .................. fOl
Vantine's Toilet Water
In the most favored odors. CT IN
Regular $50. Special. .,.... Ol.lJ
No-Seam Hot Water Bottles
Red rubber, Two-quart size. nOo
Regular $1.25. Special, each. CCC
Center Aisle Departments
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-14
TAKE CONVICT
BACK TO CELL

Nanhcled 20 his glnrd and wear.
ing a huge Oregon boot" on his
left ankle. Jack spauiding. alias I'd
l.. Etickier. convicted burglar and
holdup man. left the city Jail Thurs
day for Deer Lodge. Mont. peni-
Tertiary.
SpauldlnR escaped from Deer Lodge
ed by Sergt J $. Donlon and Patrol
man 4. Henry. December 10. In the
act Of making a change Of clothing
IN an alley ai Fourth ave. and Vine
~. Police declare Spauldlng was
preparing 20 hold up a pedestrian.
He had loaded revolver and several
cartridges.
spaulding escaped from Deeriodge
three months ago. making his third
successful break for freedom. while
accompanying a deputy sheriff back
70 the prison after his second escape.
spaulding. altho handcuffed. reached
the officers pistol and forced his
captor to unlock his shsckles and
hand over his remaining pistol.
spauiding then lee ped from the train
and escaped. lie came TO Seatt~,
where he was married.
Ths police declare that Spaulding
committed several holdups In Swat
tic recently before both he and his
wife were arrested.