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New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
Two Officers Are Killed In Fight With Rum Runners

New Orleans. April IT. = Deputy Sheriff Bolo Estopinal of St. Bernard parish and federal prohibition Officer August Estevel were shot and killed in fight with rum runners at the Lake Gorgnecance bridge near Violet, La, early today, according to re- port received at police headquarters. A body was found at each end of the bridge. It was reported that one of the runners received a bullet wound.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
Buckleyss Anti-Sports on Sunday
 RN IS Presented in tie House
Would Take Enforcement of Sabbath Law From Prose-
 cutors and Put It Up to States Attorney

Hartford, April 11.--Major John Buckley, house leader, today offered in that body his amendment 10 the Sunday professional baseball and football bill to which the governor has expressed his opposition. which proves that upon complaint a states
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
Sailor Arrested, Charged
 With Killing of Rabbi

San Francisco. April IT, = C. B. Hicks. yeoman in the United States navy has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Rabbi Alfred Lafee. The rabbi died as a result of beating he suffered in a hotel room he occupied with man in sailors uniform.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
BANDITS SHOOT 1lANO-

Pawhuska. Okla, April 17.-Five bandits rified the safe of the post of- fee here early today, Robert Wilker- son, son of the chief of police and Shorty" Harrison, taxicab driver were shot and dangerously wounded by the bandits. The bandits obtained no money.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
Michigan Governor VetOes
 Two Cent Tax on Gasoline

Lansing. Mich, April IA bill i'm posing tax of two cents gallon on all gasoline sold within the state was vetoed by Governor GToesbeck today. The governor called the bill unjust in that it would be a tax not only upon automobile owners but upon all other users of gasoline.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17

attorney shall prosecute any viola- tions of the Sunday law, particularly sports. taking out of the hands of To- cal prosecutors the enforcement of the Sunday observance laws
 The amendment was ordered prints ed in the journal and can hc taken up any time after it is so printed.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
Senators Christoph, Els, Brooks, Rudd and French, All RepubI- cans, Alone Sustain Executive
Measure Prevents Manu- facturer From Being Member of Both State and Finance Boards.

Hartford. April 1.-The E. Kent, Hubbard bill, so-called, was passed by. l the senate over the governors vetoj this noon, 30 to 5, in concurrence with 1 the house. The senators who voted to sustain the veto of Governor Ten- ! pleton were Christoph, Ells, Brooks. Rudd and French. all republicans. Alk 1 members of the senate were present. i; Two efforts to amend the bill to con i! form with the governors views wered defeated by large majorities. The bill will eliminate F.. Kenti Hubbard, a prominent manufacturerj from holding dual membership or1 state board and the state financel board.
 Brooks Amendment
 Senator Brooks offered an amend >l ment which would so change the bilE that it would affect only future ap-l pointments and would not cause Mr.} Hubbard to be forced from his of-l flee. The amendment read
 No person shall be appointed al member of the state board of financed while such person is, by appointmenH of the governor or senate, trustee. commissioner or member of the boardJ Of managers of any state institutionH CT institution receiving aid from tho state by specific appropriation by the general assembly,
 Senator Brooks declared that this amendment which he had introduced when the bill was first considered, would so change the bill that 1t would meet the objections offered by the governor. He said it would establish the principle of the bill and at the same time would eliminate the "indi- vidraf' nature which the governor had objected to.
 "ft is simply question of right, justice and fair play he said. T shall almost be ashamed of my state if that bill as it stands is passed over the governors veto'
 Els Not Satisfied.
 Senator Els felt that the amend ment did not get at the root of the principle which he declared should be applied consistently to all men hold- ing two positions on state boards if it were to be applied at all.
 Senator Wilder declared that the principle of the bill was right and that it should prevail Senator Trum- Full also declared the principle of the bill was right and that it was not disgrace to the state
 Senator Christoph declared that. the principle of permitting man to hold place on two state boards handling appropriation was good bus mess and said that personal legisla- tion was extremely undesirable
 Amendment Defeated.
 The Brooks amendment was de- .eated by a viva voice vote.
 Senator Els then introduced an which would strike out
 (Continued on Page Fifteen
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
Won,t Perrnit Dances

San Francisco. April 17.-Nonstop long distance dancing flights are un- der ban in the large Pacific coast cit les the authorities in San Francisco, Los Angeles. Portland, Ore, Seattle Wasf., and Tacoma. Wash. have an- nOunced.
 The first couple that starts it. said Sheriff Matt Starwicb of Seattle II will put in jail on charges of in- sanity"
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
WOMAN BALLPLAYER DIES.

Rochester, N. Y.. April 17.--Miss Constance Figler who a year ago toured the country with an all-wom- ans baseball nine was buried today.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
Only One Pair Left

Greenwich. April 1.-The mara thon dancers who jazzed their. way Gut of New York city and into New Jersey and then were told to. move on are represented by a single pair. Vera Shephard and Theodore Gill at
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
HARTFORD MAN DROPS DEAD

Leominster, Mass, April 17.--Mar. tin c. Hillery of Hartford. Conn. an extensive real estate owner here and elsewhere in New England dropped dead on the street today of heart trouble.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
Will of Emil F. Brumbaum
 Directs All to Widow

The will of the late Emil F. Brum- baum was approved in probate court this afternoon by Judge B. r. Gaffney. The entire estate is left to the widow Emma C. Brumbaum
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
EATING HORSE FLESH.

Washington, April l7.--F'ive hun dred horses a week are being slaugh- tered for food in Berlin according to reports to the commerce department.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
VETERAN FIREMAN DIES
GeOrgc H. Pss.ers Was Treasurer of Niagara Engine Co.,, in New Lon don 55 Years.

New London, April 17.---George H. Powers, ST. treasurer of the Niagara Engine Co. for more than 55 years and until recently active in fire serv- ice, died last night from pneumonia. Prior to retirement 30 years ago he had spent his life as a fish merchant in the business of which his father had been founder. In late years he devoted his time to nagement of yacht storage property in Shaw's cove. His nearest relatives are nephews and nieces.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
66 HRS. 5I MIN. IS
 NEW DANCE RECORD Miss Vera Shephard Still Going,
 Seeking 75 Hour Mark BARRED ON PACIFIC COAST
Will Re Arrested As Insane. Sheriff Says-Cleveland Man With Wooden York Trotters Trot Into Conn.
NEW RECORD TO-DAY,

Greenwich, April IT. - Vera shephard with her dancing part ner. Theodore Gill, at 2:16 o'clock this afternoon had danced 66 hours and 51 minutes, setting new worlds record. Gill who has not been her partner from the start has not yet reached the seth hour mark. Miss Shephard is lively on her feet, in good spirits and physical condition and fully expects to keep up the pace until II o'clock tonight when she will have reached approximately the 75th hour.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
THE WEATHER

Hartford. April 17.--Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair. not much change in tenn perature tonight and Weincs- day.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17

Cleveland, April 1.-The worlds continuous dancing championship came back to Cleveland and into the hands of Madeline Gottschick at s:54 a. m. today as she will continue dancing at a local club after having established the new record at 65 hours and 54 minutes, beating by one minute the record set by Miss MagdaIene Williams of Houston, Tex.
 68 Hours and Minutes
 Miss Gottschick quit at 9:06 a. m. setting the new worlds record at 66 hours and 6 minutes beating Miss Will Hams record by 13 minutes. She said she was forced to quit because of ex- haustion largely due to dancing on a tile fioo..
 Miss Gottschick started dancing Saturday at p. m.
 Four Couples Continue
 A physician who examined Miss Gottschick after she quit said she had slightly increased temperature but that her pulse was normal. Eight other contestants, four men and four women continued dancing at the club in an effort to beat Miss Gottschick's record.
 The nearest of the eight to the new record was Miss Margaret How ard who had danced 52 hours at 3 a. m.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17

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New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
Has Wooden Leg

Cleveland. April 17.--Thomas Sulli- van, who wears an artificial leg, is trying to establish a worlds record for nonstop dancing for persons with wooden legs He started at 6:c0 last night
New Britain herald., 1923-04-17

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, 1923-06-28

Nx 49, "64zHxRED IRON
@ W"S HERE AND THERE"

DIR. Chester Harris, Mrs. Harris,
and their daughter were Rawlins
visitors one day the latter part OF
last week en- route from their home
in Basin, Wyo., to Laramie, where
DR.. Harris attended the meetings Of
the State Medical association. Dur
ing their stay in Rawlins DR.. and
Mrs. Harris and daughter were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Snow.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Snow and
daughter, Miss Kathyrn, of Basin,
spent a few days in Rawlins the
latter part of last week from that
section, and We're house guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Snow. The
party left for their home again on
Monday.
Miss Anna Gormerly, formerly n
Rawlins young lady, now of Den
yer, spent a day in the city the lat
ter part of last week on business,
connected with property interests
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Ryan spent
several days here the latter part of
last week from their ranch neal
Saratoga, attending to business mat
ters and taking in the 40 show,
which was in progress.
Elmer A. Kell, Jr., who has been
attending the Harvard Military
Academy in Los Angeles. Cal, re-
turneG the first of the week and will
spend the summer vacation with his
parents, DR.. Il. A. Kell and Mrs.
Kell.
Mrs. Peter Hansen entertained a
foursome at bridge informally at her
home yesterday evening, her guests
being Mesdames r. j.. Baroch, Gus
Fleischli and j. e. Gholson. A dainty
lunch was served at the conclusion
of the games.
Matt Baroch is spending the week
here from his home in Denver. at
the camp of the Portland-Wyoming
where he is the guest of his son. F..
j. Baroch. Mr.. Baroch, Sr., Is look
ng after his oil interests In the
vicinity.
, 1923-06-28

FOR SALE Cheap. Six room
house on W lots with garage.
thoroughly modern, enclosed back
porch, built in cabinet. buffet and
book case. All new. For $4,000.
Call at 912 Ninth st. or phone
512 ]. 4-12-tt
, 1923-06-28
PLAYER PIANO BARGAIN

For quick sale to some responsible
person viii sell at a very ~substan-
tial discount an extremely high grade
player piano. This player piano is
right in he city of Rawlins. and par
ticulars will be sem Immediately up-
on request. This Is a rare oppor-
tunity to one seeking the purchase
of "A player piano of quality. Terms
TO responsible party. If interested
write quick to
THE DENVER MUSIC COMPANY
DENVER. COLO.
6-2S-7-26
, 1923-06-28

FOR SALE-New modern houses
with bath, gas etc. Close in. Can
be bought by making small down
payment, balance on monthly pay
ments. Apply l.. E. Armstrong.
5-24-TF
, 1923-06-28

rOl. oAnA-Prerly live ru1m re,1-
dence In choice section with furnit-
ure complete. Also three room base
ment apartment for income. Cheap
est property in city. See US at once.
Dunlap and Dinsmore. 8 81 tt
, 1923-06-28

FOR SALE Good Oliver type
writer, reed baby buggy and one pure
bred Scotch Collie male dog. trained
for sheep or cattle. Inquire 2O5 z
East Front st. 6-2S-pd
, 1923-06-28

DIR. C. H. MCLEAN has returned
to Rawlins to practice and has opened
his office at Room 10, Osborne Bldg.
Office phone 13-W. Residence.
phone SO.
, 1923-06-28

FOR SALE-Six room house with
eight lots and horse corral. Price
$4,000. Easy terms. See A. C.
Ayala, sos W. Front St. 6 II IT
, 1923-06-28

FOR RENT = Four oom house
partly furnished. with gas. Phone
1861. 8 Il TT
, 1923-06-28

WANTED-To hear from owner
of good Ranch for sale. State cash
price. full particulars. d. F. Bush,
Minneapolis, MINI. ct,
, 1923-06-28

WANTED-Woman wants general
house work. as maid, restaurant
work, chambermaid or assistant
cook. Inquire Emma Rudd. Sweet
oRoms. 6-2S-pd
, 1923-06-28

FOR RENT Shack suitable for
two men. Gas and water. Inquire
this office. 6-2S-1t
, 1923-06-28

FOUND - One bay horse about
1900 lbs. in weight. very gentle.
branded SO on right thigh. Horse
now in pasture at HaGsell's ranch on
Crooks Creek.
, 1923-06-28

70 RRENT-Four room furnish
ed house. Inquire 2l0 Ninth st.
6-2S-lt
, 1923-06-28

FOR RENT Two room partly
furnished house. Inquire GIL West
Cedar or phone 2O2-J. 6-2S-pG
, 1923-06-28

FOR SALE The Douglas prop
erty at 107 East Cedar st. A bargain
at $4,000. 6 II tt
, 1923-06-28

LOST-Between Rawlins and Sage
Creek, brown leather suit case with
bank deposit book belonging to w.
b. Wood. Return to Pete Hansen or
this office. SO reward. 6-2S-lt
, 1923-06-28

FOR SALE Four rooms house
hold furniture. Inquire at this of
flee. 6-2S-1t
, 1923-06-28

FOR RENT = Room suitable for
two or three men. Good board at
reasonable prices If desired. 613 No.
Fifth St. or phone III. 6-2S-1t
, 1923-06-28

FOR SALE-Five room of furn-
iture. Party buying furniture al
rent modern house. Also will sell
electric washing machine. Apply
2O2 w. Lincoln Highway. Phone
5O7R. 1t.
, 1923-06-28

FOR RENT Two room house,
partly furnished. Phone 413-R.
, 1923-06-28

WANTED-Cook for camp work.
Inquire Ames & Braisted Const Co.
Walcott. Wyo. 6-2S-7-12-pd
, 1923-06-28

WANTED-An active partner who
can invest $500 in a good paying
business at once. Cali this office.
6-28-pd.
, 1923-06-28

FOR RENT-Two rooms for house
keeping. stove furnished. Phone 1872
r. 6-2S-1t
, 1923-06-28

FOR RENT-Two room furnished
house. Apply this office. 6-2S-pd
, 1923-06-28

Two room house for rent at Allen
place, South side.
, 1923-06-28
G4ssifedE&ZA
|sWM1s5Menb

chambermaid wanted at once
Phone 272. 6-2S-1t
, 1923-06-28

Eat Sunday dinner July first at
"Boyd's Ranch one mile south OF
Encampment, Wyo. Write or phone
for reservations in advance. 6-2S-1t
, 1923-06-28

FOR SALE-Three room house
price $1,000. Also a five room house
price $4,000. Both located in Park
Hill ADDITION. Phone 134-W.
5-31-tt
, 1923-06-28

FOR RENT-Two modern sleeping
rooms. Gentlemen only. Inquire
SIS North First St. or phone COM.
62S-1t
, 1923-06-28

FOR RENT-One room furnished
house. Inquire Sweetland Rooms.
6 81 If
, 1923-06-28

LOST or STRAYED-Large team
sorrel. bald-faced horses. Address
any information Continental OH Co.
6-2S-1t
, 1923-06-28

WANTED-Couples for dance Fri
day night fe Olde Town Halle
Sullin's Orchestra.
, 1923-06-28

Get your fire works at the Rawlins
Variety Store. 6 81 2S
, 1923-06-28

FO RSALE-One piano. Inquire
this office. 6 Fl tt
, 1923-06-28

FOR SALE-One two-story house
lot 1872 1T square. Inquire
100 East Pine. 6-21-tf
, 1923-06-28

FOR SALE-1920 II. b. Chevrolet
touring car thoroughly overhauled.
win demonstrate. Peter Lindahl, 4O7
No. 10th St. 6-2S-pd.
, 1923-06-28
Eat Sunday dinner July first at
"Boyd's Ranch" one mile south OF
Encampment, Wyo. Write or phone
for reservations in advance. 6-2S-1t

FOR RENT-Four room modern
furnished. Inquire Bert
Maxon, Merrell Addition. 6-2S-1t
, 1923-06-28

Is~ard. the daiy ~
aaf aud artuE Ctty
ny ct Ra. ara a. me
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-16

III could just get UP and go any time wanted" said
bright young woman TO group Of girl friends I'D be so
happy
This business of being kept tab on all the time by the
family drives me nuts
why can't grown person of "a just put her hat and
walk out of the house and say nothing.
"A man picks up his hat lights cigar, walks out Of the
house and disappears around the Not soul in the
family questions where he is going
II anyone should ask the Of someone else in the
family would be: Oh he's gone for little smoke He'll be
back
Now why can't stroll out unconcernedly like
that without having the whole family at her heels
derng where she has gone and why she has gone and
what's wrong with her anyway
BEING WATCHED
is A NUISANCE
Probably The fundamental reason for the tOatchfness of
ny Is not supposed TO be able TO for itself weH
maseniinity
The idea Of protection is still in the atmosphere
~ rs easy 10 understand Just hoU this young feels
Perpetual surveillance is pest.
TO feel that one Is being ratched is nuisance and test
on the nerves.
But IN this day of much freedom IL seems the
age girl and young tcodn should have hosts of opportunities
to DO as she pleases, t0hen she pleases.
The mother pho is anxious about her daughter that
she makes her feel she being matched is falling DOM
her job.
There difference betCeen being CONSIDERABLY careful
OF me whereabouts of person, and being fooskiD tuSsy
There rs another thing TO take into consideration.
Some parents forget their daughters and hare
grown up
They 0r1'dge them the right due individual
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-16

From the frs, he had laid himself
out 10 be entertaining and helpful,
and Gray obligingly permitted him TO
have his way. when thec had fin.
ishcd breakfast, he even allowed his
companion 10 hire an automobile and
drive for him. They snook hands
finally. the best OF friends. Mallow
wished him good luck and gravcly
voiced the hope that he would have
fewer diamonds when no returned
Gray warmly thanked his companion
for his many courtesies and declared
they would soon meet again.
Thus far the trip had worked out
much as Gray had expected. Now.
MS his service car left the town and
Joined the dusty procession OF vehl-
Giles moving countrywnrd, ho covert.
ly studied It's driver and was sratified
TO note that the fellow bore all the
ear-marks OF a thoro scoundrel. What
conversation the man INDUCED in
strengthened that impression.
Continued In Our Next Issue)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-16

Then Nancy and Nick can 20
there and clean out his chlmneys ut
once" said Mister Tutters, the
Ragsy Man, TO the Chimney Sweep.
I'm sure they are wiling"
Certainly" said Nancy oblIging.
ly. where does he live?"
He lives In town" answered tho
Sweep. His house is the second
one on the second street. Here are
the broomsg
Away went the Twins In their
Magic Shoes to the Baker Mans
house.
Down the big chimney they slid
and began 10 SWEEP. But the Baker
Man had nine lemon pics in tho
oven and the SCOT got in every one.
Instead Of white merineuc on top,
they had black.
I'm Just charge 10 cents apiece
extra for them" said the Baker
Man. FOR It's most unusual 10 have
black lemon pics"
The Ragsies and the Twins and
the Sweep swept every chimney
Glenn that day, Then tho Sweep
wnnt back 10 wash his brooms at
the waterfall and the Twins went
back with Mister Tot.efa TO Iagsfe
Land.
To BE Continued
Copyright, 1923, by Seattle STAR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-16
It's most unusual to hare black lemon pies
THE BAKER MANS CHIMNEY

"The next thing" said Mister
Tatters. the Ragsy Man. TO the
Twins In Ragsy Land. ia to help
the Chimney Sweep sweep out the
chtmneys. Wo Ragsies help him
every year. DO you wish to come
along?'
"oh, yesr said Nancy, who usu.
ally decided everything for her
brother as well as herself. where
doas he ilye?'
He lives under the hill by the
old waterfall, the better 10 wash his
br6oms," answered Mr. Tatters. HE
keeps dozen and three.quarters be.
cause each OF us has to have one"
SO away they all went TO the
waterfall, Mister Tatters leading the
way and Nancy and Nick and Rag
Tag and Bob Tail and vagabond
and Shabby Coat and Harum
Scarum and all the other Ragsies
following.
There stood the Chimney Sweep
waiting, the brooms In row behind
him.
I'm glad you have come" lie
said. wen be off at once. The
chimncys are so 'llr u SCOT the
stoves won't draw. Only this morn.
ing the Baker Man spoiled a baking
Of bread"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-16
CHAPTER "

A year before this story opens the
town OF Ranger. Texas. consisted OF
weatheFbcaten. rundown railroad
station. blacksmith shop. and a
hltching rail. town enough. incident
ally. for tho limited number OF peo-
pie and the seanty amount OF mer-
chandlso that passed thru II. Ranger
lay In the dry considered an
almost entirely useless part Of the
state-where killing drough,s were
not uncommon. and where for
months on end the low. filnty hills
radiate heat like the rolls OF steel
mill. In such times even the steep
tortuous canons dried out and there
was neither shade nor moisture In
them. The few farms and ranches
round about were scattered widely.
and life thereon was a grim struggle
against heartbrcak. by reason OF the
gRunt, gray. cver-present specter Of
tho drought or late this particular
region had proven itself 10 b ons
OF violent extremes. Of extreme dry
ness during which flowers failed 20
bloom. tho grass shrivcled and died,
and even the trees refused 10 put
forth leaves; or. more rarely. OF cx-
trcme wstness. when tho country was
drowned beneath torren,ial rains.
Sometimes. during unusual winters.
the heavens opened and spilled them
selves. choking tho narrow water
course. washing out roads and de.
stroying fields. changing the arid ar.
royos into raging river beds. At such
times life for the country people was
scarcely less burdensome than during
the droughts. for tho heavy bottom
lands became quagmlres. and tho
clay Of the higher levels turned into
putty or n deyifsh aggiutInous sub
stance that rendered travel for man
or beast or vehicle almost Impossible.
There appeared 20 be no law OF
average here. In dry times II was
a desert. lacking wholly. however. In
the beauty, the mystery. and the
spell OF a desert: in wet times II was
a gehcnna OF mud and siush and
sickness. and entirely minus that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-16

l cupful dates. cut into small
pieces.
! cupful corn syrup.
fablespoonfuls honey.
beaten yEg.
cupful chopped beef suet.
y toaspoonful salt.
pint milk ~ preferred use
pint sour milk and ieaspoonful
Soda. Mix in tho order given. stir
well. and turn into buitersd molds.
Empty baking powder cans will
answer or lard pals. Steam three
hours and serve hot with butter
and syrup or with hard sauce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-16

~ depends upon 7lo,0 formal the
tea g. ~ you uear ioHo I'D glover.
you may simply tuck me hand part
Ia al The iofisL " you ieeor short
ones. voa may rcmore them. or sim
ply remore the right one.
You shoald depart Don after 70.
ireshmcrt, Gre serrcd. There Is 10
certain length Of iime one remains ot
a fru. ~ BoH haus moav friend
there. yoA icili. Of eoarac. icish 70 haze
feto ioords ,cifh each. ~ IL good
form 70 ten pour hosi,ss upon icap.
Ing that you hare enJoycd coming.