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The Delta independent., 1923-02-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Ofce
at Montrose. Colorado. Jan. 27 1923.
Notice is hereby given that Arthur X.
Moore, of Austin. Colorado who. Feb
ruary o. 1921, made Homestead Entry No.
o112si for lot 16, Sec. 81 lot 6. Sec. 22 /:
lots !. 2. g. 3. 6. 7. s. o. Sec. 27: lots
l. 8. o. Sec. 2s; lots 2, 3. 4. Sec. "a. Town
ship l3 S, Range 95 w. Sixth Principal
Meridian. has filed notice of intention to
make three-year proof. to establish claim
to the land above described. before Register
United States Land Office. at Montrose. Colo
rado. the sth day of March. 1923.
Claimant names witnesses: Abe l..
Reynolds and Charlie Llewellyn. both of
Eckert, Colorado: Forest Moore and Gratten
Baker. both of Austin Colorado.
GALEN c. POND. Register.
First pub Feb 2 last Mar 2 1923
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23

sessment upon each share of the ap.
portioned stock of said company, at
tached to lands irrigated by said canal,
for the purpose of paying the operat-
ing expenses and maintenance of said
irrigation company for the ensuing
year, and for such other purposes as
may properly come before the said
meeting.
Dated at Delta, Colorado, this goth
day of January. A. d. 1923.
WILLIAM F.. BLAINE.
President.
MILLARD FAIRLAMB,
Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. 5. Land
Office ut Montrose. Colorado, February 10,
1929.
Notice is hereby given that May A.
Burns. of Delta, Colorado. who on February
.. 1920. made Homestead Entry. No.
o1S9oo. for Wa lot 6. Sec. 4: WiaNWAN-
EN-, swhNEh. SEhNWA; MEhsW-
y, Section is. (Farm Unit "P), Township
filed notice of intention to make threc-year
Proof to establish claim to the land above
described, before Milton II. welch U. 5.
Commissioner. at Delta, Colorado. on tho
cath day of March. 1923.
Claimant names witnesses: Russell
Davis. Roderick II. Mcmillan. John p.
Sniggs Andrew v. Sniggs all OF Delta,
Colorado.
Non-Coai. In Uncompahgre Valley Project.
GALEN c. POND. Register.
First Pub Feb. 16: last March 15, 1928.
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23

TREASURER NOTICE COMPLYING
WITH REQUEST FOR NOTIFICATION
so AS TO BECOME ENTITLED TO A
TAX DEED. LAWS OF 1905.
Treasurer's Office
County Of peta.
The County Treasurer of the County of
Delta in the State of Colorado.
To Fred : Hotchkiss. Leon Hotchkiss. E.
Clair Hotchkiss Judge Adair ]. Hotchkiss'
Harvey Sare, Public Trustee of Delta Coun-
~. Colo. and to every person in actual
possession occupancy of the hereinafter
described land. and to all persons hoving an
interest or title of record in and to the
same Greeting:
You are hereby notified that at sale of
real estate. situate in the county of Delta.
State of Colorado. for delinquent taxes for
the year 1918 at the County Treasurers Of
flee in the City of Delta. in the County and
State aforesaid. on the 2nd day of Decem-
har. \ i. 1919 in accordance with the law,
The Plains Loan. Realty Investment Com
pany was the purchaser of a certain tract
of land. to-wit: Part of NWL of NWH and
part of NEL of NWL and part of NWli of
Mel. of Section 81. in Township IA of
Range 90 being eight acres, and Lots to
and 10 to 80 in Block in Hotchkiss
Subdivision of the Town of Hotchkiss in
said county and state. having been so
sold for said delinquent taxes. for which said
purchase OF land it paid to said county
treasurer such treasurer the following
sums. to-wit: S2O.31 taxes. S1.39 interest
thereon. for advertising and 90 cents for
certificate of purchase thereof total sum
OF S22 so and for which II is to receive in
terest thereon until its redemption at the
maximum statutory rate OF 2i per cent per
annum for the first six months, is per cent
for the second six months and IL per cent
per annum for the next two years, and there
after at the rate of per cent per annum
that said land was taxed for said year A.
u. 1918. and sold in the said year A. d.
1919. in the name of Hotchkss Rros. Sched
ule No.. that said The Plains Loan,
Realty Investment Company who is now
the owner and holder thereof. and has paid
subsequent taxes said land. which said
of purchase at the times and in the amounts
follows to-wit: Oct. goth. 1920. S2615
Sent. eth. 1921. 1890: Aug 10th. 1922.
24.9o, and for which the said owner and
holder of said certificate is to receive inter-
est thereon from said times OF payment at
the rate of IL per cent per annnum until its
redemption that the said The Plains Loan.
Realty a Investment Company has made due
request of me to notify you of the matters
and things herein stated. that ii may become
entitled to a tax deed to said land by reason
of said sale for taxes, II said land be not
redeemed in compliance with law: that the
time for redemption from said sale for taxes
will expire at the hour of O'Clock p. NJ,
June 4th, A. u. 1928 and tax deed will
issue therefor at the hour of ten minutes
past three O'Clock =. NJ. June 18th. A. II.
1928 unless redeemed before deed issues
when and where you may be present you
may he advised.
Dated at Delta. Colorado this 14th day
of February, 1923.
ANNA NoRBoRG.
County Treasurer of Delta County, Colorado.
Published in The Delta Independent. LIST
Feb. 16; End Feb. %, and Srd Mar. End.
A. d. 1923.
Leo. G. Mann. Attorney for Applicant
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior. U. s. Land
1923.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas r.
Burns, of Delta, Colorado. who, on Febru-
airy 9, 1920. made Homestead Entry. No.
Is: VIZ Swh tFarm Unit IN, Section17,
Township 81 n. Range IL w, n. NJ. p.
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make three-year Proof. to establish claim
to the land above described. before Milton
II. Welch, U. S. Commissioner. at Delta,
Colorado. on the Gath day OF March. 1928.
Claimant names witnesses: Russell
Davis Roderick Il. Mcmillan, John p.
Sniggs. Andrew V. Sniggs all of Delta,
Colorado.
Non-Coal. In Uncompahgre Valley Project,
First Pub. Feb. 16; last March 10, 1928.
GALEN c. POND. Register.
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23
OTHER CLUBS AND
LODGES OF DELTA

Daughters of American Revolution.
Mrs. w. II. Mathers, Regent; Mrs.
IL X. Ferguson. vice-Regent: Mrs.
w. A. Day, secretary; Mrs, A. c. Nc
Clanahan. treasurer: Mrs. Miiiard
Fairlamb. historian; Mrs, Lola Mey-
ers. registrar; Mrs. Sarah Dixon.
Chaplain.
There in Delta the Following Clubs;
Delta woman's Club.-Mrs. II. j.
Baird. president; Mrs. w. A. Day
vice.president. Mrs. A. c. Remington,
secretary; Mrs. Frank X. Stearns,
treasurer.
Delt, Shakespeare study Club
Mrs. S. NJ. Wright, president. Mrs. X
NJ. johnson, vice president; Mrs. Sid
ney Lunn. secretary: Mrs. l.. r. An
gel treasurer.
p T.. o. BK Chapter.-Mrs. Jessie
Brenton. president; Mrs. Alice Math'
.ers, vice president; Mrs. Mary Blaine,
recording secretary; Mrs. Pearl Stew
art. corresponding secretary; Mrs
Nettie Marshall. treasurer; Mrs. Mar
tha Coad. chaplain; Mrs. Cora Day
guard.
PRESBYTERIAN Calendar Club.-Mrs'
w. A. Day. president; Mrs. X. NJ
Johnston vice-president; Mrs. J. T.
Foster. secretary; Mrs Pat Dhiioh'
treasurer.
+. A. Club,-Mrs. w. d. Hines
president; Mrs. II. S. Corbin. treasur'
er.
Christmas Club-(no officers,)
Coterie Club.-Mrs. John DAVIS
president. Mrs. o. A. Ehrgott, vice
president; Mrs. A. j. Obert, secretary
Mrs. B. o. windle, treasurer.
Methodist Calendar Club.-Mrs. II
A. Smith. president.
Baptist Calendar Club.-Mrs. IL. d
Baird, president.
Aid Society of Christian Church'-
Mrs. Everett Greenwell. president.
Merry.G 10. o.Round.-Mrs. A. u. Parry
president; Mrs. Jas. GREENWOOD
treasurer.
Harmony Club-tno officers)
Bide.a Wee.-(no officers)
Friday Fancy Work.-tno officers)
Get Together Club.-Mrs. NJ A. NC
Clurg, president.
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23
NOTICE COMPLYING
WITH REQUEST FOR NOTIFICATION
So As TO PECoME ENTITLED TO A
TAX DEED. LAWS OF 1905.
Treasurer's Office

County of Delta.
State OF Colorado
The County Treasurer OF the County OF
Delta, the State of Colorado.
To u. A. Ward and to every person in
actual possession occupancy OF the here
matter described land. and to all persons
having an interest or title OF record in ana
to the same. Greeting:
You are hereby notified that at a sale of
realestate. situate in the county of Delta.
state of Colorado. for delinquent taxes for
the year 1918. at the County Treasurer
office in the city of Delta, in the County
and State aforesaid. on the 2nd day of De
cember A. n. 1919, in accordance with the
law, The Plains Loan, Realty & Investment
Company was the purchaser Of certain
tract OF land to-wit: West " of SWh of
Swh 80 SWh of Section 20 in Township
~. of Range 81. being 3 acres in said coun-
ty and state. having been so sold for said
delinquent taxes, for which said purchase of
land 1t paid to said county treasurer such
treasurer the following sums to-wit: Sl1.23
taxes. ~ cents interest thereon for advcr-
tising and 20 cents for certificate of pur-
chose thereof n total sum of S12.1o and for
which Il Is to receive interest thereon until
its redemption at the maximum statutory
rate of 81 per cent per annum for the first
six months, Is per cent for the sec
oni SIX months and 12 per cent per an
mum for the next two years, and thereafter
at the rate of per cent per annum; that
said land was taxed for said year A. n.
1918, and so sold in the said year A. u.
1913. in the name OF ID. a. Ward. schedule
No. .....: that said The Plains Loan,
Realty and Investment Company who is new
the owner and holder thereof. and has paid
SUBSEQUENT taxes on said land which said
County Treasurer endorsed on said certifi-
cato OF purchase at the times and in the
amount follows towit: October goth,
1920. S156o: Sent 7th. 1921. S22.9o; Aug.
10th, 1922. S1o.23. and for which the said
owner and holder OF said certificate is to
receive interest thereon from said times of
payment at the ratio OF IL per cent per an
mum until its redemption that the said The
Plains Loan, Realty 4 Investment Company
has made due request of me to notify you
of the matters and things herein stated
that II may become entitled to tax deed
to said land bv reason nj said sale for taxes,
II said land be not redeemed In compliance
with law; that the time for redemption from
said sale for taxes will expire at the hour
of 3 o'clock p. NJ. June 4th. A. n. 1923 and
tnS deed will issue therefor at the hour
Of ten minutes past three o'clock p. NJ.
June ath. A. n. 1929 unless redeemed before
= deed issues, when and where you may be
present ns you may be advised.
Dated at Delta. Colorado. this 1Ith day
OF February, 1929.
ANNA NoRBoRG.
County Treasurer of Delta County. Colorado.
Published In The Delta Independent, list
Feb. 10: 2nd Feb. 23. and ard Mar. End.
A. d. 1923.
Leo. q. Mann. Attorney for Applicant.
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.
SS5

Estate of Jesse Frank Sanders. Deceased
; II persons having claims against said es-
tate are hereby notified to present them for
adjustment to the County Court of Delta
County. Colorado on the 5th day of March
A. d. 1923.
KATHERINE SANDERS
Administrator
First ptIh Jan %. last pub Feb %
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the shareholders IN
the North Delta Irrigation Company
will be held on Saturday, the 24th DAY
of February, A. d. 1923. at O'Clock
D. M, ut the court room. In the court
house, City OF Delta. Delta County
Colorado, for the purpose Of electing a
board of directors to serve as such Tor
the ensuing year, and to levy an as
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23

the next two years. and thereafter at the
rate of per cent per annum; that said
land was taxed for said year, A. d. 1918,
and so sold in the said year A. d. 1919, In
the name of Mary E.. Small Schedule No.
.....: that said The Plains Loan, Realty
Investment Company who is now the
owner and holder thereof. and has paid sub
sequent taxes said land. which said
County Treasurer endorsed on said certifi-
cate of purchase at the times and in the
amounts as follows. to-wit: Oct. goth, 1920.
S6.45; Sept 7th, 1921, S7.90; Aug 18th.
1922, S7.S5, and for which the said owner
and holder of said certificate is to receive
interest thereon from said times of payment
at the rate of II per cent per annum until
its redemption; that the said he Plains
Loan, Realty G. Investment Company has
made due request of me to notify you OF
the matters and things herein stated, that
1t may become entitled to a tax deed to
said land by reason of said sale for taxes,
If said land be not redeemed in compliance
with law; that the time for redemption
from said sale for taxes will expire at the
hour of 3 o'cock p. NJ, June 4th, 1923, and
tax deed will issue therefor at the hour
of ten minutes past three o'clock p. NJ,
June 4th A. d. 1928 unless redeemed before
deed issues, when and where you may be
present as you may be advised.
Dated at Delta Colorado, this 18th day
of February, 1923.
ANNA NoRBoRG,
County Treasurer of Delta County, Colorado
Published in The Delta Independent 1st
Feb. 16; End Feb %, and 3rd Mar. End,
A. d. 1923.
Leo. G. Mann, Attorney for Applicant.
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23

TREAsURER's NOTICE COMPLYING
WITH REQUEST FOR NOTIFICATION
so AS TO BECOME ENTITLED TO A
TAX DEED, LAWS OF 1905.
Treasurers Office
County of Delta.
State of Colorado, SIS.
The County Treasurer of the County of
Delta. in the State of Colorado.
To Grace E. Smith and to every person in
actual possession or occupancy of the here
matter described land, and to all persons
having an interest or title of record in and
/ to the same. Greeting:
You are hereby notified that at a sale of
realestate, situate in the county of Delta.
State of Colorado, for delinquent taxes for
the year 1918 at the County Treasurer's Of
flee in the City of Delta in the County and
State aforesaid. on the End day of December.
A. d. 1919 in accordance with the law. The
Plains Loan Realty Investment Company
was the purchaser of certain tract of land
towit: Lots 1920 and 21 in Block in
Hotchkiss Subdivision of the Town of Hotch
kiss in said County and State, as having
been so sold for said delinquent taxes. for
which said purchase of land it paid to said
county treasurer as such treasurer the fol-
lowing sums. to-wit. SS.T2 taxes. So cents
interest thereon. S...... for advertising
and 10 cents for certificate of purchase
thereof total sum of S1O.o5 and for which
it is to receive interest thereon until its re-
demDtion at the maximum rate of "a per
cent per annum for the first six months, is
per cent for the second six months and IL
per cent per annum for the next two years
and thereafter at the rate of per cent per
annum that said land taxed for said
year A. d. 1918, and sold. in the said
"nar A. n. 1919 in the name of Grace E.
Smith Schedule No.: that said The
Plains Loan, Realty G. Investment Company
who is now the owner and holder thereof
and has Maid SUBSEQUENT taxes said land
which said county treasurer endorsed on said
certificate of purchase at the times and in
the amounts follows. to-wit: Oct. goth,
1920. S11.25: Sent. eth, 1921. S11.5O;
Aug. 10th 1922, 1890. and for which the
said owner and holder of said certificate is
to receive interest thereon from said times
of payment at the rate of IL per cent per
annum until its redemption that the said
The Plains Loan, Realty & Investment Com
pany has made due request of notify
""1l ~ the matters and things herein stated,
that ii may become entitled to a tax deed
r. said land bv reason of said sale for
taxes. If said land be not redeemed in COM
pliance with law; that the time for redemp
tion from said sale for taxes will expire at
the hour of o'clock p. NJ, June 4th A. D.
1929, and tax deed will issue therefor at
the hour of ten minutes past three o'clock
p. NJ. June 9Th. A. d. 1923 unless redeem
ed before a deed issues. when and where you
may be preesnt you may be advised.
Dated at Delta. Colorado this 18th day
of February. 1928.
ANNA NoRBoRG.
County Treasurer of Delta County. Colorado
Published in The Delta Independent, 1st
Feb. 1S; 2nd Feb. %, and 3rd Mar. 2nd
a. u. 1928
Leo. C. Mann. Attorney for Applicant.
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23
LOCAL NEWS
. >>~>~~ ~~~~>~>>

JOHH d. vi was mere
to the Old Timers meeting Wednes-
day.
Glenn Patnode who has been in
Clay Center, Kansas since September
returned home Monday.
NJ ID. Lesher was down from Paonia
on short business trip Wednesday
and paid this office friendly call.
Euy box of Saturday Candy" at
Harding -Raber's, full pound fine cho-
colates 39c, each Friday and Saturday.
Mrs A. l.. Gerst returned Wednesday
from Grand Junction where she spent
several days visiting Mrs. ]. w. Dou-
thi:t
Monty Gallup returned Tuesday
from Casper. Wyoming, where he had
gone on a business trip, and will make
his home here.
Mrs. Frank White arrived Tuesday
for a two or three months visit with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Stall
der at Saxon.
Mrs c. A. Moeller left last Thurs
day for the capital city where she
will spend several days visiting the
A. w. Jarratt family
A change in carriers was made last
week at the Delta postoffice. John
Bruton of City No. l. and ]. |. Niles of
Rural No. 2. changing routes
The Neighbors of Woodcraft will
hold a cooked food sale at the store
of the George Seabourn Mercantile
Company. Saturday afternoon, Febru-
AIRY cath.
Mrs. Carrie Smith and her two sons,
Glenn and Kenneth are confined to
their home by attacks of flu. The
services of Miss Opal Stanford, a
trained nurse have been employed.
James b. McHugh and two daugh-
ters. Mary and Florence. who had
come to Cedaredge on the sad mission
of laying their wife and mother to
rest. departed Tuesday for their home
in Denver.
Mrs J. c. Daniels who has for
the past year been with her daughter,
Mrs. b. II Fisher departed Tuesday
to visit for the summer in Clifton
with her daughter Mrs +. j. Woods.
lNtNa r. VI DA'ahlliAiis eN@hAf
list OF the Colorado State Convention.
arrived Tuesday and will hold servi-
ces at the Columbine school house for
the next two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. w S. Girardet. who
for the past ten days have been visit
ing in Montrose. arrived Tuesday and
visited in Delta couple of days be
fore going on to their home in Cedar
edge.
The entire interior of VIII Mathers
dry goods store has been repainted
and redecorated. and numerous chan
ges made particularly in the ready-to-
wear and millinery department, and
they will soon be all set with stock
OF handsome new spring goods which
are already peeping out
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23
PUBLIC SALES

We have purchased $4,000 pair
v. S. Munson last shoes, sizes 5k
to 12 which was the entire surplus
stock Of one of the largest v. S.
Government shoe contractors.
This shoe Is guaranteed one
hundred per cent solid leather,
color dark tan, bellows tongue,
dirt and water proof. The actual
value Of this shoe Is $500. Owing
to this tremendous buy we can
offer same to the public at $2.s5.
Send correct size. Pay postman
on delivery or send money order.
II shoes are not as represented we
will cheerfully refund your money
promptly upon request.
National Bay State Shoe Company,
2e6 Broadway, New York, N. Y.
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23

WANT Local salespeople
for new and surprising
household article. Large
immediate profits per-
manent position. If you
can represent me eNclu-
sively, I will make you an
offer never before made
to salespeople. Write at
once for complete partic-
ulars. Tell me all about
yourself. l want some
one who is not afraid of
work for big cash returns
Earle M. Selfridge
531 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, Mass.
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23

TREASURER'S NOTICE COMPLYING
WITH REQUEST FOR NOTIFICATION
so AS TO BECOME ENTITLED TO A
TAX DEED, LAWS OF 1905.
Treasurers Office
County of Delta
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23

TREN SURER'S NOTICE COMPLYING
WITH REQUEST FOR NOTIFICATION
so AS TO BECOME ENTITLED TO A
TAN DEED. LAWS OF 1905.
Treasurer's Office
The Delta independent., 1923-02-23

rREAsuRER's NOTICE COMPLYING
WITH REQUEST FOR NOTIFICATION
so AS TO BECOME ENTITLED TO
TAX DEED. LAWS OF 1908.
Treasurer's office
County OF Delta.
State OF Colorado,
Tb, County Treasurer OF the County OF
Delta. in the state of Colorado.
To Mary u. Small and to every person IN
actual possession or occupancy OF the here-
Inaftcr described land, and to all persons
having an interest or title OF record IN ana
to the same. Greeting:
You are hereby notified that sale OF
real estate. situate In the county OF Delta,
state of Colorado. for delinquent taxes Tor
the year 1918 Mt tho County Troasurer
office in the City of Delta, In tho County
and State aforesaid on tho End day OF Dc
ccmbcr A. d. 1919 In accordance with the
law. The Plains Loan, Realty Investment
Company was the purchaser OF n certain
tract of land. towit: portion OF Block A
In Garnet Mesa Subdivision of City of Delta
property described In book g. page bl3
Delta County records. In said county ana
state as having been so sold for said dciin-
uucnt taxes, for which said purchase OF
land II paid to said county treasurer as
such treasurer tho following sums, to-wu :
Sb35 taxes, 40 cents interest thereon, TOT
advertising and 10 cents for certit'cate OF
purchase thereof, n total sum OF S64h ana
for which It Is to receive interest thereon
until it's redemption at tho maximum stntu-
tory rate of "a per cent per nnnum for tho
first six months, 1S per cent for tho second
ak months and IL per cent pcr annum Tor
The Washington times., 1923-01-14
PRISONER SET
FREE AFTER %
! YEARS IN JAIL
''Suniir" Pete Webber. Slayer
of Father-in-LaW, Receives
Liberty at Age of Fifty-six
ANXIOUS TO SEE MOTHER
Never Even Admonished, He
Holds Record for Longest
Period Of Incarceration

PHILADELRHLA. Jan. 1S.-Tht
big iron gate swung open, closed
with ii clang, and william Weber
better known as sunny Pete
dazedly stood outside-free again
after an imprisonment OF twenty
eight years.
The photographers surrounded
him &c once. "Smile," they said. .
hets. q habit with me. !" came back
the answer. That's why they call
me Sunny Pete"
He had been the daddy" of all
the prisoners in that big institution
left behind. Convicted OF the muir
der Of his father-in-law in Reading,
June, 1894. he was sentenced to be
hanged. Former Governor Hastings
connluted the sentence to life inn
prisnfiment because the crime had
been unprecedented and Weber
was committed to the Eastern peni-
tertiary.
HOLDS PRISON RECORD.
He. entered the institution young
man of twenty-eight. He came out
q wSlt-preserved, outstanding man
OF fifty-six, holder of the longest
record of continuous imprisonment
;
that not once during his entire in
carcareation had he been reproved,
or even admonished for any cause.
The pardon board recommended
his release. II was not the first
time IT had been appealed to in
Sunny Pete behah-nor even
the fifth
"I am going back there again"
he said back to the Eastern to see
my old friends-but just for q visit,
you understand, not permanently.
Ny mother Is in Harrisburg and ]
aim TO get there as soon 40 possible.
Nine years ago was the last visit
she paid me, after that she became
paralyzed, and now-wont she be
glad to see me-?
Asked about, his plans, pete" re-
turned: swell, I don't know what ]
viii do. But I am fixed all right.
There 81 a good job awaiting me,
provided by my friends, and I have
some experience as a stationary en-
gineer. I'll pay my old mother q
visit then come back here and make
my home with my sister.
do you know something?" he con-
finued. ''She has q automobile, and
although / bet can take it apart
and put it together, / don't know
how to run ii. I'll have to learn"
NOT BEHIND TIMES.
Every one present had expected
Weber would feel like one who had
been far removed from mundane
things for the last tWenty-efght
years. But he wasn't.
ST have seen automobiles since ]
went In there" he said, land fly
ing machines and other scientific de-
velopments. I read all the papers,
and in that way knew what was
happening outside
People have a wrong idea of that
penitentiary," he continued. I'VE
aren't locked indoors all the time.
We don't acquire a prison palI0r. OF
course, we are within walls, but that
is the only difference in our mode of
living.
II have never even been outside
the institution on an Grand" said
Pete, and as far as being taken
into court as witness is concerned.
that couldn't happen, because /
would never testify against any
man.
Goodbye, boys" he said. Good
luck. And the free man turned and
waved final farewell.