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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-11-22

hanged that night. A few hours
later, / heard the men who had
been chosen to a%pprehend him,
pass our house and go onto the
bridge, the snow creaking under
their feet, because of the intense
cold.
Then followed an anxious time
of waiting, before the loudly pro-
testing snow announced the return
of the little band, and we were told
they had captured Plummer, and
with no attendant casualties. When
they reached the Vail house, Plum
mer opened the door in response
to their knock. He had laid aside
his revolver, and could not defend
himself, when he was caught and
hustled outside. A little later we
heard those who we're detailed to
arrest Buck Stinson, and Ned Ray,
had been equally fortunate. This
information came to us from
Henry Tilden, who was sent to our
house for additional rope to be
used in the hanging.
While the bodies of the road
agents were on exhibition in the
empty store building where they
were laid, the women and children
of our family remained within
doors. But one Bannack citizen
took his boy, a child under ten
years, to view the gruesome spec
tacle, in order to impress on his
tender mind the truth of the saying
"The wages of sin is DEATH"
Of the three men hanged that
fateful night, only one weakened
at the last, and that was Plummer.
He begged Colonel Sanders to de-
lay his execution, but his plea could
not be safely granted, as it was not
sure that the Vigilantes outnum-
bered the road agents." as the
robbers were called.
I heard a mar say of Slade, who
Jules in the fiendish manne
described by Mark Twain in his
book, "Roughing It." and who was
executed by the Montana Vigil
81 did hate to hear that
Slade was hanged. He was such
a perfect gentleman" According
to this mans conception of a gen
tleman, which was largely that of
the west of his day, Henry Plum
mer was a model of good breeding.
That he had excellent traits of
character is undeniable. Under
other conditions he might have
been an honored member of So
2iety, because of his executive abil-
ity, and his power to win the de-
votion of men. At his worst, he
retained something of the best, and
he did not die unlamented, even by
some who realized that, living, he
a social menace.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-11-22
NEW OIL LAMP FREE
Burns 04& Air,

E. P. Johnson, 6O9 W. Lake St.,
Chicago, ILL.,, the inventor of a won
derful new oil lamp that burns "a
per cent air and beats gas or electric
ity, is offering to give one free to the
first user in each locality who will
help introduce it. Write him for par
ticulars. Agents wanted.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-11-22
This Ont
for YOURSELF

MANY people who drink coffee regularly are
lV1 troubled with insomnia; or they feel nervous,
"headachy," or suffer from indigestion.
1t may be hard for such men and women to believe
that coffee is responsible for the way they feel. Be-
cause they have always drunk coffee, it hardly seems
possible that this old habit could cause trouble.
But there is one sure way to find out whether COT
fee is harming you. Just stop its use for a week or SO.
and drink Postum.
Postum is pure cereal beverage-absolutely free
from caffeine, the drug in coffee, which disturbs the
health and comfort Of many.
After a week or two on Postum, you will sleep
better and feel better; then your own good judgment
should decide whether you go back to coffee or con-
tinue on the Road to MELVILLE with Postum.
Sold by grocers everywhere!
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-11-22

Shenandoah, Iowa-C. B. Carmi-
chael, SIS, a wealthy farmer living
near this city, and his wife, we're
shot and wounded by a son, Claude,
81, following an argument e a
note which the young man had given
his father.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-11-22

them before they reached Horse
prairie, where an addition to their
party would insure their safety;
this, and Colonel Sanders adven-
ture the same night at the Rattle
snake stage station, when he went
to stake out mining claims and
came near being shot by one of
Plummer's men, convinced both
Colonel Sanders and my father
that Henry was right in his sur
mise.
Girls, our lives depend upon
your not breathing a word of this
affair."" said Colonel Sanders to
my cousin, Lucia Darling, and my
self. 1t is needless to say we heed
ed his caution but I watched Plum
mer cross the bridge that evening
with renewed interest.
Plummer Gives a Dinner
Shortly after the Tilden episode,
Plummer and his sister-in-law,
Mrs. Vail, came to our house to
invite my father and mother to
dine with them on Thanksgiving
day, Colonel and Mrs. Sanders
having also been invited. This
gave me an opportunity to see how
a bandit conducted himself in the
presence of ladies. | noticed that
he seemed i'll at ease, fitting back
in his chair and scarcely speaking
leaving it to Mrs. Vail to deliver
the invitation.
This invitation was something
like a royal command leaving the
no choice but acceptance.
Did they dine with Plummer on
Thanksgiving day of 1878? They
certainly did, although they were
not ignorant of the fact that they
broke bread with a robber and a
murderer. 1t was a singular posi-
ion in which to place Judge Edger-
chief Justice of the territory,
he government representative of
aw and order, and Colonel Sand
RS, who was later to be the princi-
oal figure of the Vigilantes, to be
,artaking of the hospitality of this
louble-dyed criminal. What made
he situation more incongruous,
lone of the guests had any illu-
ions regarding their host, as has
been noted while he must
lave known that they had some
uspicion of what he was.
A short time after this dinner.
We learned that the robberies oc-
urring frequently, were due to an
rganized body, of which Plummer
yas the head, and it fell to the lot :
f the Bannack Vigilantes to put
i'm out of the way. I heard the
discussed of how this
.ould be done, Colonel Sanders
aving come to our house to get
ly fathers advice on the subject.
At first it was planned to warn
of his danger, knowing
e would go for his horse, which
as kept at the stable near our
ouse but across the street and a
tile further up. There men
Mould be concealed to shoot him.
his plan, however, was abandon
/ in favor of hanging him, though
lie latter would be the more dan
erous undertaking.
P1ummer's Last Hours
Closely following this discussion
lme the evening when, just at
inset, [ saw Plummer cross the
-idge, and knew he was to be
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-11-22
Plummer's Last Hours

Closely following this discussion
came the evening when, just at
sunset, | saw Plummer cross the
bridge, and knew he was to be
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
COMMUNICATED
In the Land of Snow.

In the Land or snow. (Contributed). There's land that is hotter than ours It's place where none wish to go, Where all will be signing for air, For a cline that is tempered with
 snow.
 New Britain is suffering now
 From the snow of quarter year, With cold and steady winter
 Yet longer to finger here. How oft have we shoveled the snow When we wanted to sit by the fire, When the snow had been piling up
 high
 To be piled up higher and higher. How many have waited in vain For the beautiful snow to rot, And said to a neighbor jocosely:
 "Oh say do you like it or not?" The Lord is the king of the weather, Let us gratefully bow to his plan, It would certainly be no better If the weather was ruled by man. Of the various sins on earth
 For which some may suffer below, I wonder just how it will be
 With the man who swears at the
 snow.
 For a time we mortals may have A feeling of safety no doubt, For the fuel is now running low And the fire down below may die It is easy on earth so to live As to keep out of hell no doubt, Yet should they get in they will find It awfully hard to get out.
 JAMES SHEPARD.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26

ing. Routine business was discussed.
 Eddy N. Smith of Worthington Ridge is ill at his home.
 Mrs. Ruth Post has resumed her duties at the Berlin Savings bank after an illness of two weeks.
 Mrs. Lawrence Southard of Hud- son street entertained at bridge this afternoon. A Prof. Stanley Galpin and family will live in Hartford the remainder of the winter.
 Miss Doris Honiss returned last evening from Waterbury where she spent the weekend with school mate, Miss Florence Johnson. Mrs. Samuel Fiske of Berlin street is improving in health.
 Mrs. George Prentice is expected home from Florida today.
 East Berlin Items
 Frank McCrum of Bristol spent Saturday as the guest of relatives in town.
 MT. and Mrs. Wallace Kelsey of New Britain were the guests of Mir. kelsey's mother, Mrs. Wilhelmina Kelsey, at her home on Main street Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Goodrich and daugh- ter of Kensington were the guests of Henry Porter at his home on Wilcox avenue Saturday.
 MT. Weare of New Britain was the guest of relatives in town Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs Gogswell entertained guests from out of town at their home on Wilcox avenue over the week end.
 Miss Florence Rich of Middletown, spent Sunday as the guest of her par ents, Mir. and Mrs. r. Rich on Wilcox avenue.
 Miss May Harrington has returned to her home on Main street after spending the past few days as the guest of relatives in New Britain. A. A. North hes returned from his business tour through the south in interest of the Skinner Chuck Co.
 A meeting of the East Berlin Im- provement Co.,. will be held at Attn letic hall this evening.
 Plans are on foot to organize an athletic club if enough members can be secured.
 A rehearsal of the Black and White minstrels will be held Tuesday night.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
City items

Rev. Stanley Icieck will speak al the meeting of the New Britain Ro. tary club to be held Thursday at 12:15 o'clock at the Elks' club on Wash ington street.
 Gulbransen Player Pianos. Morans'. .-advt.
 Lovisy Moore Tent, No. 12, Daugh- ters of Veterans, will hold a regular meeting in G. A. R. hall. Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock, followed by a social hour for members and friends. The afternoon will be devoted 10 sew. ing. followed by family supper.
 Carolina in the Morning, quartette. Victor record, No. 1906. c. L. Pierce and Co.-advt.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Parkin will entertain members of Alexandra lodge, No. 24, I. o. Daughters of St. George at her home. 705 Stanley street, Thursday afternoon.
 Open alleys at the, Casino tonight. -advt.
 George Hollister who has been sick with the grip at his home on East Main street, is improving.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
SAGE TEA DANDY
 TO DARKEN HAIR
It's Grandmother's Recipe to Bring Back Color and Llstre
 to Hair

You can turn gray, faded hair beautifully dark and lustrous almost over night if you'll get a bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com pound' at any drug store. Millions of bottles of this old famous Sage Tea Recipe, improved by the addition of other ingredients, are sold annually, says a well-known druggist here, be- cause it darkens the hair so naturally and evenly that no one can tell it has been applied.
 Those whose hair is turning gray or becoming faded have a surprise awaiting them, because after one or two applications the gray hair van ishes and your locks become luxuri- antly dark and beautiful.
 This is the age of youth. Cray haired, unattractive folks aren't wanted around. so get busy with wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound tonight and you'll be delighted with your dark, handsome hair and your youthful appearance within few days.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
DOZEN HURT IN WRECK. Mexican Railway Has Bad Accident When Train Goes Over Embankment.

Mexico City, Feb. 26.-At least Q dozen officials of the Mexican Rail- way, including Vincent w. Yorke chairman of the road, arc in the hos pital here today as result of the wrecking of a train which their spe- cial car was attached. MT. Yorke's skull may be fractured. His wife was severely bruised.
 The accident occurred at San Mar cos Saturday night when the train which was going from Vera Cruze to Mexico City left the rails. the private car plunged down a fifty foot em- bankment. A. Desa,e. British con- tractor, was killed.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
BAD BREATH
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
 at the Cause and Remove It

Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub. stitute for calomel. act gently on the bowels and positively do the work.
 People afflicted with bad breath find quick relief through Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The pleasant, sugar-coated tablets are taken for bad breath by all who know them.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act gen. tIy but firmly on the bowels and liver, stimulating them to natural action. clearing the blood and gently purifying the entire system. They do that which dangerous calomel does without any of the bad after effects.
 All the benefits of nasty. sickening, riping cathartics are derived from Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets without gripping, pain or any dicagreeabie effects.
 Dr. F. M. Edwards discovered the formula after seventeen years of prac- tice among patients afflicted with bowel and liver complaint. with the attendant bad breath.
 Olive Tablets are purely a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil; you will know them by their olive color. Take one or two every night for a week and note the effect. l5c and BOG.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26

ate is expected ta find time for some sharp debate on the adminlstration's proposal for conditional American representation in the Hague interna- tiohal court Of justice, under the League of Nations,
 Efforts for enactment in the final week also are expected 10 be eon- tinued on the government employees salary reelassiheation and the foreign service reorganization bills. vigorous attempts to secure action in the house will be made in behalf Of the Norris constitutional amendment changing date of the presidential inaugural and the converting of congress.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
OUCH! BACKACHE! RUB LUMbAGO OR
 STIFFNESS AWAY

st. Jacobs oil stops any pain. so when your back is sore and lame, or lumbago. sciatica or rheumatism has you stiffoned up, don't suffer. Get a small trial bottle of old. honest St., Jacobs oil at any drug store. pour little in your hand. and rub it right on your aching back; and by the time you count fifty the soreness and lame- ness is gone.
 Don't stay crippled! This soothing, penetrating oil needs to be used only once. It takes the pain right out and ends the misery. It is magical yet ab- solutely harmless, and doesn't burn the skin.
 Nothing else stops lumbago. sciatica backache or rheumatism so promptly. It never disappoints.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
CONGRESS HAS NUMEROUS
 MEASURES TO ACT UPON
This Week Will Be Busy One, As Many Bills and Resolutions Are
 to Be Brought Up.

Washington. Feb. 26. = Congress goes into high gear today to en- deavor to clean up important legis- lation during the remaining week of the session.
 While the senate is performing the final obsequies for the administration shipping bill to make way for other legislation, the house tackles the de- fciency appropriation bill. This measure and farm credits legislation to be considered in the house tomor- row are two of major importance out of about 100 other bills and resolu- tions of which there is prospect of enactment.
 The shipping bill is certain to be buried finally by displacement for the filled" milk bill or some other legis- lation. This will put in line for &C., ton also in the senate the truth in fabric bill, which raises the pros- pect of another filibuster. The sen-
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
SENTIMENTAL SONGS TABOO.

London, Feb. 26-The popularity of sentimental songs is so rapidly waning in England that one well known sob ballad writer of London is now cleaning windows for a living His name is Will Geddes. and his pa- thetic pieces that once wrung the hearts of thousands include Don't Go Down the Mine Daddy" Fare well. Kathleen" and The Golfers Child"
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
WOMEN! DYE IT
 NEW FOR l5c

Buy Diamond Dyes"-no other kind and follow the simple direc- tions in every package. Don't wonder whether you can dye or tint success fully because perfect home dyeing is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes even if you have never dyed before. Just tell your druggist whether the ma terial you wish to dye is wool or silk, or whether it is linen, cotton, or mix ed goods Diamond Dyes never streak, spot, fade or run.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26

Robert Kane. who was arrested in Haddam. Saturday. was brought to southington by Officer Thomas Mur- phy. He was taken in tow at the in. stance of the local authorities on the charge Of burglary. His home is in New York state and about year ago it is alleged that he broke into the home of Edwin S. Todd Of Plantsville and stole yaluables to the amount Of $500. At hearing in town court Saturday evening. he was bound over to the next term of the superior court under bonds of sl,5oo. He was taken to jail because of hts inability to get bail.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
CAUSED SCENE AT HOSPITAL.

Desk Sergeant Matthias Rival re- ceived a report from the attaches of the New Britain General hospital at 1:2o o'clock this morning, that pa tient there was under the influence of liquor, and was making trouble. Po- liceman Hellberg took the man to the station, but he was not drunk enough to warrant an arrest. He was sent to his home by the police.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26

.ngteH and if the project Is put through. lt will cut on a distance Of about three miles for tragelsTs conn ing from New Britain,
 Invited ta souihiastan,
 A large number of members of Broek- Barnes pest. American Legion, win pay a visit to southlnston this evening in response to an invitation from Kiltnnie post 10 be present at the initiation 10 be held in Red Mems hall this evening, state Commander Edward Kelley Of Hartford will be the guest of the evening and a lunch con will be served, All members of the local post are invited to attend, Bowling Notas. Monday evening at the Recreation Center alleys. the Standard Steel Co, teams will hold their weekly session and on Tuesday. the Lady Of Mercy Boys club team will play a match game against the team from the Fps worth league team of the N, E, church, Mrs, sehommell was award ed q i've pound box Of candy for hay- ing the highest score among the wom- en, She rolled the high score of esI which is more than some of the men are doing.
 Prires Awarded.
 The Plainyille Fife and Drum corps announces the following as the win- ners Of the awards made during the bazaar; sss, c, s. Lee. Plainville; si0. F. W. Hiitbrand, 100 East street; sio. Roy Wagner. Forestville. and s5. J. Driscoil, New Britain.
 Piainville Briefs.
 First Selectman William J. John son Is able to be out after . severe attack of the grip.
 The American Legion Auxiliary will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Walter Seymour on West Main street.
 Court Lawton. r. of A.. will hold a regular meeting tomorrow evening.
 The Piainville Chamber Of Com merce will hold monthly meeting Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Sarah Andrews of Church street. who has been confined to her home with illness since Thanksgiving, Is able to be out
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
ELI GOODRICH IS CLAIMED BY DEATH Prominent Resident of Berlin Was
 
 " Years of Age INJURED MAN IS IMPROVED
Health Department Representative to Speak to Grange-Complain Re- ceived Regarding Road Condition Other Items of Interest.

Eli Goodrich, aged IT of Lower Lane, passed away this morning He lad been in poor health for some tme He was born in Rocky Hill and lived there during the greater part of his youth. He was married to Miss Sarah Richardson about 50 years age and moved to Berlin 20 years ago.
 While in Berlin he has followed his trade as painter until few years ago and was active in town affairs, although he never held public off, fee. He was one of the towns best known men.
 He leaves besides his wife, seven children, Mrs. Alfred Barrett of Der lin, Arthur Goodrich of Berlin, Mrs. Nelson Bradbury of Bridgeport War ren Goodrich of Fairfields. N. Y., Mrs. Thomas Csshman, Louis Goodrich and Hubert Goodrich of Berlin.
 Funeral arrangements are in the hands of B. c. Porter Co.,, of New Britain, but have not been completed. The funeral will be private.
 Injured Man Improved
 Onerato Musso Of this town, who was hurt in motorcycle accident Saturday evening, is much improved, according to reports from the New Britain general hospital, where he was taken following the accident.
 Musso was riding in the sidecar of a motorcycle driven by Joseph Burke, also of Berlin. Burke was driving on the left side of the road. it is said, and as they approached the Prentice Manufacturing company on the New Britain road, the machine collided
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26

Telephone BPS if you desire to sell anything. That's the number of the Herald" classified ad department.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
SOUTHINGlON NEWS

Julia Egan Dies-Arrested For Bur,
 giary-Leeion Initiation Tonight -
 Notes of Interest.
 Miss Julia Egan of Berlin avenue. age b6 years. died al her home early yesterday morning, She had been at- tending her brother William Egan who has been ill with pneumonia and contracted the sickness which was the cause of her death. She has been a resident of southington for a number of years and Is we'll known here. She leaves three brothers. Thomas and William Of southington and John Of New York. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock from st. Thomas church and temporary burial will be in the cault at Oak Hill cemetery
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26
PlainviiIe Briefs.

Miss Ruth Potter of Plainville and Miss Alice Maloney of Bristol spent the week end with friends in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26

Kiltonic Post. American Legion will hold an initiation in Red Mems hall this evening and a large number of visitors from surrounding towns will be present. State Commander Ed ward Kelley will be the guest of hon. or, and about 25 candidates will be ushered into the post Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
 Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Mary Flynn, age 75 years. of Hartford She was a former resident of this town. She leaves two sons, John and Thomas and five daughters. the Misses Anna, Ellen Margaret, Isabelle and Ethel Flynn of Hartford.
 Mrs. Charles Doeble of Eden ave- nue is confined to her home with ill., ness.
 A son has been born to Mir. and Mrs Michael w. Egan of South End
 George Wagenbrenner who was operated upon recently at the Hart ford hospital, has been taken to his home.
 The condition of William Hunter of Huntsville, who has been ill with pneumonia, is reported as much i'm proved.
 Mrs. Harry Merrel of North Main street is the guest of Miss Leona Fay Tor, a former school teacher in Stam- fcrd.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26

A Herald classified ad price is very very low and results are very, very large.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26

.ngten and fl the project Is put through, it sill cut on distance of about three miles for trayeleEs conn ing from New Britain,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26

Mrs. Harry Merrel of North Main street is the guest of Miss Leona Fay Tor, former school teacher in Stam- fcrd.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-26

NUIK SVTVCI
 One of the questions that will prob ably come before the town meeting which will be called shortly is that of making Cook street state aid road" This road connects New Britain road with the main road leading into Farm