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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18
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The frost Of last week did but lit
tie damage. Tomatoes are still get
ting ripe on the vines. 2
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Weirs and sol
Walter spent Friday night at the
Sickels home. They left Saturda,
morning for Wolf Point and from
there they will go by auto to Kinks
vile, Mo.
Potato digging and storing vege-
tables in the cellar is the recreation
of the farmer now.
Ralph Seminars and Louis Kimmel
came out from Wolf Point Saturday
morning.
Roy Hansen and Ralph Sickels
came out Friday evening to visit the
weekend with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Whitmus and
children were visiting Friday at the
Seminars home.
Mrs. L. H. Thornburg visited with
her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Styer, last
Thursday.
Bud CahiIl was a caller in our
burg Sunday.
Guy Sickels received the blue rib
bon of the northeastern district at
the State Fair for white dent corn.
Mrs. A. R. Hansen and Gracemae
called at the Sickels home Saturday
morning.
Joe Mcmahon had the misfortune
to lose a coat valued at s25, the coat
being taken from his wagon which
was left by Archie Maertin's livery
barn.
Miss Helen Seminars will go to
Wolf Point at once to begin her
luties as secretary for Prof. Liv-
ngston.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18
BUSY SEASON IN
i. COUNTRY AND CITY

1t is a busy season in Wolf Point
and the surrounding territory. The
farmers are hauling grain, blowing,
repairing buildings, getting in their
supply. of fuel and finishing up late
harvest work. Beautiful fall wealth
err prevails which helps a lot.
In the city mechanics are busy
with construction and repair jobs.
Several new buildings are under con-
struction and numerous improve
ments are being made.
The five mile gap in the T. R. high
way between here and Poplar is be-
ing closed up, a Great Falls firm hav-
ing the contract and employing a
large force of men and teams.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18
STUDY CLUE MEETS

The Study Department of the Wo-
mans club met at the home of Mrs.
~. R. Burgess Tuesday evening. Re-
ports were given of the district con-
vention at Hinsdale, Mrs. Marshall
read a paper on the pure food law
and Miss McAleer told of Montana
birds, and particularly those found
locally, after which there was a gen
eral discussion, followed by a dainty
lunch. The next meeting of the club
will be at the home of Mrs. Hauge
on Nov. 6.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18
BENRUD GOSSIP

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The Farm Bureau meeting held in
the Pershing school house Friday
evening was well attended. The
movies" proved to be a special at
traction.
A few of the Benrud young folks
attended the dance at the French
school Saturday evening. They re-
port a good time.
Ben Strand is finishing threshing
on his place this week. He seems to
be pretty well satisfied with the
yield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Campbell
autoed to Scobey one day last week.
Well not mention any car trouble
on the return trip.
Mr.. Fross and son Raymond ar
rived here last week from Oklahoma
via automobile. They brought, a
few hounds along to size up these
Montana coyotes which seem to be
quite plentiful.
The o. A. Skaret family moved to
the Point last week where they will
make their future home. Mr.. Skaret
recently bought the Southside Gro
Gerry. Their many friends wish them
success.
We are glad to welcome the c..
Gibbs family to our vicinity. They
have taken over the Pershing Cash
StOra VIZ boDa avapV,Opa mill niva
them a share of their patronage as
we feel they are deserving of it.
Motto: Shop in your home town.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18
PIETY HILL NEWS
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X. L. DeVaney shipped a car load
of cattle to the cities and received
top prices for them and was so proud
of the good luck that he purchased
a new Ford and drove it back. He
says he enjoyed the trip very much.
Mrs. Alfred H. Anderson and her
daughter, Miss Bowers, have been
visiting with old friends and neigh
bors for a week and attended to
farm affairs here, after which they
left for their home in Los Angeles,
California.
Bartel Anderson's sister from Chi
cago, has been spending her vacation
in the West. She spent most of her
time in the larger cities and parks
of Montana and is now staying with
her uncle and brother for a month.
VIM. Kohl and family and A. l..
Homrighaus and family and Miss
Genevieve Dietrich visited at the c..
H. DeVaney home Sunday.
A good sized crowd attended the
Zach Orr and C. M. Baldwin sale.
Everything sold WELL.
Mrs. j. A. Thorn and son Roland
at the Knapp home Sunday.
J. B. Welzenbach and John Appel
gren are building fine big barns.
Mrs. VIM. Kohl is leaving for an
extended visit with her folks in Min
lesota.
Stone Carlson went to the poultry
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dressing turkeys of which he has
big flock to dispose of.
Axel Holden has moved onto his
lome place so he can send his child
to school.
c. H. DeVaney traded a bunch of i
attic for some fine horses and ship {
,ed them to E. L. Gates at Warland, t
Mont, where he will use them for
Dad work. /
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18
SAND CREEK
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MI. and Mrs. S. D. Campbell and
Mrs. B. H. Wilson and children were
Sunday visitors at Russell Hansen's.
Mrs. Lee Thorlharg VISITED a few
days last week with her brother,
Rcsco Simmons and family near Us
wego.
Quite a number of the young
&c ks attended the dance at Vida on
Saturday, night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Johnson, Mr..
Mrs. Roy Roberts autoed to Wolf
Point Friday.
Chas. Styer brought a truck load
of flour from Circle Monday.
Elvera Anderson called at Roy
Liddle's Sunday afternoon.
Harry and Mike Kwasney went
to Wolf Point Monday.
Russell Hansen spent Sunday night
in Wolf Point with his sons, Wilfred
and Roy, and attended a lecture at
the Methodist church.
Harry Thornberg stepped on a
nail and is having to miss school.
Bertran and Vernal Carmen are
new scholars at Sand Creek school
now.
James Sim took wheat to Wolf
Point Monday.
Grace Sim claims the championship
as Sand Greek cabbage raiser. She
one head THAI weighed 10
and sold for SLIP.
George Beck took wheat to Wolf
Point Tuesday.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18
WESTERN FRUIT EXPRESS
HANDLES ~PERISHABLES

Western Fruit Express is a new
transportation organization which
has taken over from the Great Nor
thern the business and equipment of
transporting perishable and refrig-
Grated goods. 1t is understood that
all such equipment as refrigerator
cars, ice houses and ice are now
owned and managed by the new or
g%anization.
w. B. Dewitt is foreman for the
new company at this terminal. Spike
Harvey, formerly a local railroad
man, has a responsible position with
them at Whitefish. +,
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18
LONG LIVE KING CORN

Miss Alice Smith Of Baker was
elected queen of Montana at the
state fair. A young chap named
Corn is making a mighty strong bid
for the job of king. Montana is
proud of her corn crop and the
county as well as the district corn
shows are the centers of unusual
interest. The Roosevelt county corn
show will be held at Culbertson on
Nov. 2 and 3 and the district show at
Chinook Nov. g., g., 10. Incidentally
Wolf Point expects to have a good
community exhibit on Oct. 81 to
November 3rd. Boost for corn and
boost strong.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18
BONN

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Maurice Tew helped Art Eglund
a few days last week.
Glen Witherby came home Friday
from threshing north of the river.
Clarence Haskins and family, who
have been living in Frazer for some
time, came back to their farm this
week.
l. J. Clizbe went to Havre recently
where he has employment.
Englebret Richert and Miss May
Starner from Riverside visited the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Starner, the fore part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. BERTHE Berry went
to Frazer Monday where they will
make their home for some time.
Oliver Robinson and wife spent
Saturday at the Berry Berry home.
Melvin Skyberg returned home
last week from the seasons thresh-
ing north of the river.
Arthur Johnson and family left
last week for Oregon where they
expect to make their future home.
Mrs. Lewis Haskins came home
last week from Frazer where she
had been visiting relatives.
Mrs. Chas. Cook spent Saturday
with her daughter, Mrs. BERTHE
Berry.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Starner and
children of Frazer spent the week
end at the Fred Starner home.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18
SURPRISE FOR MRS. FoNTAINE

Friends of Mrs. FOntaine, who ex-
poets soon to leave Wolf Point,
gathered at her home on the North
side Wednesday evening and enjoyed
a pleasant evening. The party was
planned as a surprise. Dancing was
the order of the evening and the
guests had a very pleasant time.
Supper was served at midnight. Mrs.
Fontaine wa presented with a beauti-
full gift to remember the occasion by.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18
CARNIVAL c

The Herald regrets to be so late
in issuing this week. Although the
force has done v~alient service the
task was too great for the time al
loted for getting out the Bargain
Carnival Special of which more than
5000 copies were printed.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18

1t is reported hat 'the frost was
on the pumpkin" several mornings
this week and there is no question
but what the progressive corn farm
ers have "the fodder in the shock"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18

The atmosphere is befogged with
schemes for improving the condition
of the wheat growers-legislation,
price fixing, the use of war finance,
cooperative marketing and many
others of less p~racticability, but for
the next few years the best way to
make money out of wheat will be to
raise corn. cows and pics.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-10-18

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New Britain herald., 1923-09-14
Says Blast Has Damaged
His House on Dix Avenue

Alleging that the city, By Blasting
for the east side sewer, had caused
damage to his house. and that more
of his land had been taken than
agreed upon. Joseph knaus of Dix
avenue. has filed claim for $40
damages.
Claims OF 4. +. Barrows of SIS
Burritt street, Mrs. Elizabeth Schnei-
der of 1874 Maple street, and Mrs.
Cynthia Bromley of Chestnut street.
were heard last night by the claims
committee, but no action was taken.
With the exception Of the Barrows
case, in which damages for the break
ing of an automobile are sought, the
cases are all based on falls on icy
sidewalks.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-14
FIVE MORE JURORS
Yet TO BE chosen
Grand Jury Sdll Working on
Ward.Pelers Case

White Plains. sept, II. - Thirty
eight HeniTemeA we're ready for ca
animation tedas and a panel of Is
additional ialesmea have been erders
ed 10 report Monday In an effort 10
complete selection Of Jury 10 Try
Walter =. Ward for the murder OF
Clarence Peters, ek-ssil0F,
Five Jurors remain to he chosen,
al % lalesmen examined yesterday
only one MAS accepted by both sides
and when he stepped into the haS,
Airs Ward, who saw her husband in
court for the first time since he was
committed 10 iaii five weeks ago lost
her poise and senl, Airs, Wards APP
pearanee was unexpected as she had
heen AT Atlantic City all SUMMER aud
Was said 10 have been suffering from
d nervous breakdown,
Counsel for the defense said he
would not decide until after the ply
stefan has completed its case whether
he would call Mrs. Ward as witness
for the defendant. Attorney Gen.
sherman probably will call her for
the state 10 testify at what hour Ward
returned 10 his home in New Rochelle
on the morning after the shooting OF
Peters. The law exempts her from
testifying against her husband as 10
amy condolences he may have made 10
her.
Each side is allowed 30 peremptory
At the close of yester-
days session with seven OF the ts
Jurors in the box. tho state had used
10 and the defense nine. Ward ap.
reared TO have regained his confident
nien.
While the jury was being sought |
efore Justice Wagner The extraor. |
linary grand jury that re-indieted |
Ward for first degree murder rontip I.
led It's investigation on the floor be
CIV. The grand jury II was reported |
ought In examination of the witnesses
violence of why certain witnesses
wanted at the trial we're outside tho
Jurisdiction. The grand Jury adjourn.
"a until Monday when Airs. Ward will
'e called She was subpoenaed yes.
erday on her way to lunch.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-14
MUSSOLIN TELLS
OF HIS VICTORY
Explains 10 His Council Results
Al Geneva

b Ths Associated Press,
Rene, Sept, ii,-PnemieT Muss0lini
today addressed the council OF mihls-
tens summarizing all phases Of the
HFeee-itaiian conflict and the success
iui results he had obtained in the Dip
iamaiie battle al Geneva and Paris,
he minister of var, Gen, Dias and
The minister Of marine, Admiral
theon dc Regel expressed 10 the
premier their great satisfaction for
The energetic manner in which he had
conducted the affaiF which they said
had given "a foreign countries signal
proof OF iiaiy's power and moral
foiidlty and its readiness always 10
nelend lis interest and its honor.
The council OF ministers nnani-
niousiy approved the decision which
had been made by Premier Mussolini
through the course Of the crisis.
The s1miroftieial report reaching
here on the action nf tho council Of
ambassadors AZ Paris emphasize the
success obtained by Italy. They state
that Greece had asked for an immedi-
hie evacuation Of Corfu which the
council Of ambassadors refused.
aemi,ofricisl advices also state that
II by September 81. the date set for
ltaly's evacuation Of Corfu Greece IN
shown TO have been Negligent In full
Milling the reparatlon conditions q
penalty will he inflicted In the form
of payment Of another $4,000. 600 lire
gold. in addition TO Italy's first de-
nand.
Statements given out nj Parts.
where the council OF amhassad doris sits,
do not mention an additional penalty
Of So.ooo.ooo lire and some of the
other points In the adyices reaching
Romeo.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-14
r,nAns rARkING NUS.

Parking rules during the parade
tomorrow are as follows; No PARKING
on The Harlh side n East Main
Main, on the west side If Franklin
street. between Hartford avenue and
square. on Arch street between Pearl
aud West Main streets, an Pearl
street. on West Main street, on Main
south of East Main street, aF en- the
east side of Glen street Every 70
lieeman IN the city will he On traffic
duty.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-14
ALL Ex.SERWCfMEN
INVITED TO MARCH
Disabled Veterans and Vets Of
Foreign Wars Wanted In Parade

According 10 orders Issued by FiFSl
vieere Commander Y, y, ogFeR Of
Eddy-Glsyer Post American legion,
all eN-sergicemen in the city, whether
they are associated with the Legion,
or not, are asked 10 take part IN the
street parade TO he held saturday afr
IeFnaon. II Is asked that as far as
possible men wear the service nni-
form, but where II u impossible for
the men 10 appear in uniform they
are asked TO parade IN civilian clothes,
An invitation has been received by
the New Britain Chapter, Disabled
Veterans OF the World Mar. from
Eddy-Glover post 10 take part in the
street Parade, Commander Dewey
selander OF the disabled veterans
urges all disabled men in the city who
wish 10 take part 10 he az the chapter
rooms, u Main street, az O'Clock
Saturday afternoon, Autos will hn
furnished for those unable 10 march.
Henry e, Fuller. adluiant OF the
New Britain post OF the Veterans nf
Foreign Wars, has notified all MEM
bers that they are 10 appear IN uni
form al the club rooms Al Arch
street. tomorrow afternoon M $50.
o'clock 10 take part in the American
Legion parade,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-14
SNI7H-7RASK
Harold J.. smitl, Takes Irene W.
Trask rs Bride al Parsonage OF
Center congregational Church.

The marriage of Harold p. Smith
Of this city and Irene W. 1'rask of
l6S Maple street. took place this
morning at the Center church parson-
age Rev. II. w. Maier performed
the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of William
S. Trask of =. & +. Corbin's and Mr..
Smith holds a responsible position
with the Stanley Rule & Level Co.
Following the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith left on an extended we'd
ding trip and on their return will
make their home on Ellis street
New Britain herald., 1923-09-14
One Bic Union Idea Is
Overwhelmingly Defeated

iRg defeat 81 The eae his ani9n
principle as sponsored "a radical
isaaers sas neeeFaaa last night a thf
sessioR af tbs International metal
palishers anien IN e9nseniien here.
The Yaie an the proposition Showed
that "a favored the idea IN principle
and thar i2s opposed H.
The delegates passed = resolution
requesting the release If ali remain
ing wartime prisoners
New Britain herald., 1923-09-14
japanese Forts Are Raced
By Quake, Reports State

Seattle, Sept. 14.-Destructiog OF
forts, two and three, situated oppo-
site Ramon Saki light in the Toxic
Yokohama disaster of September | is
reported in a radio message received
from Captain Francis X. Nichols,
master of the steamship President
Jefferson, which is expected hero to-
morrow night with the first group of
refugees.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-14
.orro, REPORT.

Washington. Sept Gotten con,
snmad during August tatailei fai,sAl
bales If lint and tT,aas bales Of lint
IRIS. compared with lal,a7a Of lint aBi
tl,TTa Of llnters in July this year, and
h26.asa Of linz aud as,sll Of liniers IN
August last year, the census bureau
announced today.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-14

Chinese natives Of Kwciehow need
pay only 81 ton for coal,
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12

by one of the brigand and the body len beside the trail.
 On reaching the robbers hnl stronghold Mias Aldrich saw some other foreign prisoners for a mo- ment across the valley. At night fall she was taken to village where she was treated kindly by Chinese women. Next morning some Chin csc escorted her towards the rail- way and thence to Tsints Eau. She did not know whether he was a ban dit or not. but she noticed that he said she did not know why she had been released.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
WEEKS SAYS AGAINST WAR,
 BUT SAFETY FIRST

San Francisco. May 9-Secretary os War Weeks was called ttush' by Boston Unitarians for saying tlsat he had thought in terms of war. Tn a lerter of response he rephed
 "ray business is to see that the gov ernment is protected against war. For I have no more fondness than any other Boston pacificist citizen. l hate it as do any other pestilence. "
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
AMERICAN FEDERATION LABOR
 LAYS DOWN LAW

Washington, May 10-Demand was made by the Executive Council of the American Federation Of La bor that the Seattle Central Labor Council rescind its endorsement of the Soviet government in Russia; that it cease to refer it's communica- tions from the American Federation of Labor to the subordinate com mfttee on political action, and that it conform with the policies and principles of the American Federa- tion of LabOr.
 These conditions are fixed as the price of continued afiliation with the American Federation of Labor.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
RELEASED BUT DID
 NOT KNOW REASON

Tient Sin, May 10-Miss Lucy Aldrich arrived here Late last night from Tsints Flaw enroute to Peking. She was accompanied by Miss Sch oendberg. Miss Aldrich was separ- ated from the other foreign pr6son- ers and led oif into the Hills with a band of Chinese captives. ono of them she said was unable to keep up with the remsinder and was shot
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
WIFE MUST STAY AT
 HOME OR FIND HERSELF

Washington, May 10-A husband cannot be compelled to support his wife anywhere except in his own house, provided he has given her no just cause to leave him. If wife leaves her husband without just cause and takes The children with her, the duty and responsibility of sn; porting them belongs to her and nol to him, according to a decision ,e6nered by the United States Court of Appeals yes.el day afternoon.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
AMERICAN WARSHIPS TO
 SHANTUNG PROVINCE

Washington. May 11-Seven Am erican destroyers have been, ordered from Shanghai and Kobe to Tsing Tsa, one of the principal ports of the Shantung Province. However. the United States does ont cOntem- plate armed action in China while Americans, now in the hands of Chinese bandits, are still held cap tives.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
CHlNKS COME OFF HIGH HORSE

Picking. May 9-Surrounded on all sides by government troops the Chinese bandits, who wrecked and robbed the Shanghai-Peking express carrying of foreign men and women es hostages, are ordered to make the best of their bargain and taKe what ransom they are offered. From the bombaatic demand for one million. as first asked Tor, the bandits are now willing to accept fifty thousand. according to advices from Lin Cheng.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
AMERICAN AND BRITISH TROOPS AVAILABLE
 FOR PURSUIT

Washington. May 9-Abou 10000 troops, including 10000 American soldiers now in the Philippines and 5000 British alt Hong Kong. are immediately available for the in- international bandit hunt in China, should concerted action be recom- mended by the conference of the foreign departments now in progress in Peking.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12

Shanghai. May 1ok rReferrins to the foreign CTS still heid by Suchow bandits. a telegram received by the Asssa Development Co. said the cap lives are almost dead from exposure and long forced marches. As they were taken from the train in their night clothes they were forced to make the marches without clothing and their brutal captors provided them with no food.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
CHINESE GOVERNMENT
 WILL CONSIDER POLICY

Washington. May 1-The Chinese government promised American Minister Schurman that it will "con- siderp general policy for exter- min a,t,fon of bandits in China as soon as the present situation. growing out of the capture of American and for eign citizens by brieands in Shan tung, has been ad jUsted.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
JUDGE REFUSES GOVT
 INJUNCTION AGAINST
 SUGAR BROTHERS

New York. May 1O-Federa1 Judge Mayer announced yesterday after noon that the government appli
 cat1on for an injunction, to restrain the New York Coffee and Sugar Ex- change and the New York Coffee and Sugar Association from dealings in sugar futures, has been denied.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
BRITISH WARSHIP TO
 PREVENT INTERFERENCE

London, May 10-The British
 warship Hareben was ordered to the Murmansk coast to prevent fur ther Soviet Interference with British vessels, outside the three mile limit, and use force If necessary on this mission. the House of Commons was informed by Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ronald McNei1.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
CONVICTED OF SABOTAGE
 SENTENCE TO DEATH

Paris, May 10-Herr Schlogetter was convicted of sabotage by the French court martial, sitting at Dus- sedorf, and sentenced to death, ac- conding to a Havre dispatch from Dusseldorf.
 Schlogetter was charged with having been the leader of band of NatE omalkJts who committed acts of sabotage against the railway bri- gades dn the Ruhr district.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
FRAUD ORDER ISSUES
 AGAINST DIR. COOK

Washington. May 11-In an in- deavor to curtail the Ofl Stock pro motion activities of Dr. Cook. of North Pole fame, the Postoffice De partment has issued a Fraud Order. covering the use of the U. S. mails. Cook is reported as having obtained large sums of money thru his pro- motion schemes.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
DAUGHERTY TO APPEAL
 FROM COURT RULING

Washington, May 10-Appeal to the Supreme Court in the shortest possible time. Atty. Gen. Daugherty has announced, will be taken by the government from the New York court decision. denying the iniunc- tion to prevent specufa tion on the New York sugar market.
The Nome nugget., 1923-05-12
FRIDAY
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LIEUT.. HINTON TO
 FLY UP AMAZON RIVER

Washington, May 11-Lieut. Wal ter Hinton, former naval aviator, |, explorer, will fly 1000 miles up the Amazon river, starting from Rio De- Janiero. His purpose is to search for an Inca Indian village This flight well cap the climax of the flight from New York to Rio de Jan ierO