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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Horn and
grandson, Maurice Cunningham of
Rockland, Mass, were calling on
Mrs. George Densmore recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Drake Of Fra
mingham Center. Mass, was calling
on HaIlowell friends recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

There win be a baptism of the
South Gardiner Baptist church al
4.30 Sunday afternoon, Kennebec
river. near the community hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Billings
and two daughters, who have been
visiting Mrs. III. K. Morrell and other
relatives here, left on their return to
their home at Waterbury, CT, Fri
day morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

There will be services at the Win
ter street Advent chapel at 2.30 Sum-
day afternoon. Preaching by George
Newell Of Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Rev. Sloane of Greenville, Me-,
and mother, Mrs. James Sloane of
Providence, r. l., were calling on
friends Thursday on their way to
Greenvile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Ruth Miliett 10 passing few
days with Mrs. Ralph Dick at Pleas
ant pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Helen Kelley of st. Stephen,
N r., IL making a two weeks visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Canavan.
Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Henry McGregor is substituting
for Mel Frost. night agent at the
Maine Central, who is having a va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. Harold Tibbets has gone to
Pembroke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Nrs. c. II. Munsey of Randolph and
her daughters. Mrs. c. r. Downing of
Augusta, and Mrs. II. A. Marston of
Gardiner, were recent callers in Lis
bon Falls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mrs. Rose Hanson Of Belle Harbor,
n. Y, IL the guest for a few days Of
Mrs. Lawrence CAVITY Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Jules Mont Of New
York CITY are passing few days
at the Pleasant Pond House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mrs. Russell Weymouth and six
children of Nashua, n. H.. are visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. William Heath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Miller have
returned home after two weeks
tour through Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

The union services during the
month of August have been very we'll
attended by Methodists, Baptists and
other denominations, both on Sunday
and at the mid-week meeting. This
is very gratifying. The service this
Sunday will be at the Baptist church,
a 1890 and 700. Special singing by
Fred Bates at the morning service.
Miss Annie Chase will preside at the
organ. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to visitors in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Gordon Tenney of Gardiner was
calling on Hallowell friends recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mrs. w. J. McBeath Of Moncton.
N b.. IL a guest at the home Of her
brother. Mayor d. s. McNaughton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Beaulieu of
Skowhegan are visitors at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lewia, Sec
ond street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Dance at French's Corner, West
Gardiner every Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Katht~iIe Arata las arrived
from Eosicn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Emily White has returned
from the Augusta General hospital
after an operation for appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Tho Sunday schedule Of the Ken
nebec Central r. r. Co. will he as
follows. Trains leave Randolph 1.50
and SEQ p NJ. returning leave the
National Home at 2.30 and sos p. M.
Baseball game at 2.45. Eand concert
at lP. M. July11 .fri&sat, If
Beauty parlor Ready for business.
Itairdressing and .manicuring. Hours
A. NJ to s p. NJ. evenings to 10
7. NJ. Edna Erskine. 80 Spring ST.
Tel. 422-M. aug14d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Harmon's Market has tasty meats
and groceries at very reasonable
priceS.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Louise Skillin is visiting her
brother. DIR. Waldo Skillin at Port
laud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 19-Ladies' Princess slips.
Colors. also white. '"The Fair"
price $2.95.
SALE PRICE $1.39
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Ellsworth, where he will visit VIZ
friGnCS.
Mrs. Roland Raynes and son VIZ,
lam have returned TO her home "
outer Central street.
The Latlip homestead is pens
painted and remodeled througnoS'
Miss Alice Emery was at 6oO''
bay Harbor Friday.
Mrs Will Niles Is passing ="
dayL n Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Cole ~
recent visitors at Belgrade IaA''
Mrs. Fred Niles Is at Portland v
guest of relatives.
LOCAL NOTICE !.
Usual big dance at Windsor
mite. Forrest Smith plays.
Aug. 10 d1te y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

The Community Store have a
large line of fish, meats and groceries
at attractive prices. See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mrs. Melvin Rines Ia confined to
hes home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
LOCAL NO-.cE

Lemon Fox Trot Chelsea Town
Hall tonight. Aug. 16d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot Mems Sealpax union
suits. All sizes. Reg. $3.50.
SALE PRICE $1.19
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Wollaston. Mass, have returned to
their home after a short visit with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Usual big dance at Windsor to-
mite. Forrest Smith plays.
Aug. 1s dlt'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Bennett Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

A wedding of recent date which
took place at Bath. July "a, will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Misses Madeline and Dorothy
Getchell are passing their vacation
at CD Orchard,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mrs. Ed Bryon and son David is
passing the weekend with her
mother. Mrs. Record at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Enrol Ridgewell leaves today fol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Walter Dockendorf OF East Pitts
ton was calling on Hallowell friends
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
SHOP NOTES

F. S. Smith & Co., have a spicy
ad on dresses this weekday.
Big sale on enamel ware at NJ. S.
Ludwig's. See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mrs. Sumner Daniels was a bust
hess visitor Friday at Waterville and
China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

D. w. Adams Co, have a fine dis
play of hats this week. See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 72-Ladics' sport skirts. oil
high grade goods. Reg. $15N
values. SALE PRICE $5oS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 13-Ladlcs' silk and wool
sweaters, no sleeves and with
sleeves. "The Fair" price $3.50.
SALE PRICE $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 1876 inch pcrcales In light
and dark cOlOrs. Reg. 1Oc value.
SALE PRICE 1910
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
HALLOWELL..

Miss Mary Toole of Bangor is Wis
iting Miss Mary Gallagher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 71-Ladics' dressing sacks
Organdic. Reg. $3.50.
SALE PRICE SOC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot Ladies' tailored top
summer vests, all sizes 36-44.
'The Fair" price soc.
SALE PRICE 19c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Ellsworth, where he will visit W.
| frienGS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 75-Plaid blankets, extra
large size. "The Fair" price
$3.50. SALE PRICE @3.os
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Wallace Manning and John Leon
ard were at Mt. Vernon Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

lot 76-SheIf Oilcloth (scal-
lOpcd). Reg. $50.
SALE PRICE &c I'd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 38-All linen crash,
bleached. Reg. SOC.
SALE PRICE 19c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

The Latlip homestead is BEN
painted and remodeled througnovs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Henry Race and five children have
gone to their home in Abbott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 16-Rubbcr aprons. "The
Fair" price 75c.
SALE PRICE 800
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Alice Emery was at RoO'''
bay Harbor Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mrs, Will Niles Is passing i''
dayL n Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 37-AlI linen check glass
.towcling. Reg. soc.
SALE PRICE 2Oc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 35 SO inch Berkeley go
cambria, fine soft finish for I'M
derwear. Reg. 29c.
SALE PRICE 19c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 39-Turkish wash cloths.
"The FAIR price 12c.
SALE PRICE Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot $40 and AZ inch I'M
blcached pillow tubing. Reg.
soc. SALE PRICE 17c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 3S-Cotton crash. very soft
and absorbent. ''The Fair" price
12Hc. SALE PRICE Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Cole W.
recent visitors at Belgrade laA''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Lot 15-Corsets. Warmers and
Memo makes, also a few Bon
Ton. "Thc Fair" price 5000
$500. SALE PRICE $1.95
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
SHEETING AND CRASH

Lot $3.50 inch bleached sheet
ing. Reg. 100.
SALE PRICE 1910
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mrs. Fred Niles Is at Portland, "
guest of relatives.
Arizona state miner., 1924-02-09

A widow married: during the cere.
mony the baby bawled all the time.
Arizona state miner., 1924-02-09

Swinging an axe these days is more
popular than using a hammer all the
time.
Arizona state miner., 1924-02-09

Maricopa County, Arizona, and to me
as sheriff, duly directed and delivered
in an action wherein Edward Rudolph
was plaintiff and H. G. Journey, j.
D. Wyly, ct al, were defendants.
Whereas, on the 7th day of January,
1924, Edward Rudolph, Plaintiff, re.
covered judgment in the said Su-
perior Court of Maricopa County,
State of Arizona, against H. G. Jour
ney, and J. D. Wyly, and against each
of them for the sum of Eight Hun
dred Thirty-three and 91-100 Dollars
with interest at the rate of ten and
six per cent per annum till paid, to-
gether with costs taxed and allowed
at $43.25, and accruing costs as ap-
pears to US of record.
And the sum Of $83391 with inter
est as per the said judgment, is now,
at the date of this writ, actually due
on said judgment. The following
property will be sold:
East Half OF Northeast Quar-
ter of Section Thirteen, Town
ship One North, Range Four
East Of ella and Salt River Mer-
idian, 80 acres, more or less.
Public notice is hereby given that
1 will on the 18th day of February,
1924, at the hour of 10000 a. M, at
the front door of the Court House in
Maricopa County, Arizona, sell all the
right, title, claim and interest Of the
within named defendants, in, to, and
Of the above described property, to
the highest and best bidder for cash
and lawful money of the United States
of America.
Dated this 18th day of January,
1924.
JERRY SULLIVAN,
Sheriff.
By E. J. ASHLEY, Under-Sheriff.
First pub. Jan. 26. Last, Feb. 3.
Arizona state miner., 1924-02-09
ABOUT WlCkENBURG
Old Town Has Many Advantages and
Resources

Lying among the foothills at the
base of the range which rises gradu-
ally until it forms what is known as
the Bradshaw mountains, Wickenburg
stands at the head of, and is, the
natural gateway from the north into
The great Salt River valley, sloping
west nd south tow ards Phoenix, Ari-
zona's greatest metropolis. 1t sits
PCT ure qnely along the far-"amed
HaSSayampa river, in restful harmony
and elegance, among verdant groves
of poplar. willow, giant mesquite and
an orderly addition of evergreen pep
pers and eucalyptus trees. It's gentle,
sloping, terraced hills on both sides
of the river give impress 5ions o. de-
lightful home town Of charm and
lovely rural surroundings Such it is.
A type of rundown mining supply
town just coming to life again, and
emerging under impetus Of natural
environments that have never been
cultivated in trying to bring back it's
activity of former age.
Briefly reflected among it's promi-
nent features are the following:
Logical Site for A Sanitarium
Famous for mild, sunny winters.
and where nature helps industry and
invites health. Occasional night
frosts, but flowers bloom all the year
and bees are gathering honey in Feb
ruary.
Heavy rains of this fall have pro-
vided abundant feed on the ranges
in all directions, with q snowfall in
the mountains to the north that in
sures plenty of water for stock until
far into the summer Of 1924.
Perhaps 10000 head of cattle are
wintering on the desert ranges ad-
jacent to and tributary to Wicken-
burg, To this may also be added
So, 600 to $4,000 head of sheep and
goats which annually make this re-
gion their winter range and breeding
habitat.
Splendid Water and Climate
Unlimited purest percolated water
from the Hassayampa river and trib-
utary mountain streams forms the
towns water supply. The water is
pumped from wells sunk along the
banks OF the Hassayampa, so located
that surface overflows may not i'm
pair it's percolated purity. From the
surface to bedrock, right where the
Wickenburg bridge is built, must be
of great depth, perhaps 100 feet or
more, indicated by concrete piers that
stand upon heavy piling driven TO a
depth OF 80 feet, set in concrete. A
concrete reservoir of 10000 gallons
capacity is refilled daily for local con-
sumption of the town, and Santa Fe
railroad, which runs many trains q
day through the heart of the munich
pality and has yard extending a
mile each way from the depot.
A Promising Railroad Center
Wickenburg is an important ship
ping place for livestock, wool, ore,
and mineral concentrates from the
adjacent mines and ranges, and is
destined to become great railroad
Arizona state miner., 1924-02-09
JIBES AND JOKES.
IT you have lce-Water in
your veins don't read this.

Hobos now walking the ties have
good excuse. 1t is to escape the
automobiles along the highway.
Doesn't it appear ridiculous to see
piece of loveliness weighing about
$40 pounds sporting a tiny 4x4 EN-
broidered "hanky?"
Owning a--speeder is great sport,
but even that gets tired.
Arizona state miner., 1924-02-09
EXAMINER. PRIZE LIST

The Los Angeles Examiner have
advised cs that they are giving pre-
miums for subscriptions secured by
boys and girls, and following are the
prizes and number of monthly SUBJ
scriptions necessary to obtain them:
One-pound box of choice candy.
Indoor ball q
Hand ball. .-.......... /
Fountaln pen. z
Boy Scout knife. 2
Rain cape and hat ............... 6
rant set. ..........1 /
Pen and pencil set. t...............4 a
3-in-1 screw-driver
Rickenbacker belt ............1 1
Indoor bat. at.................
First aid kit. 2
Flashlight, complete, ....,........3 8
Mama doll ..............-... S
Scout axe. 3
Dollar point pencil ...............1 Il
Tool kit L
Any boy preferring cash to a prize
will receive 25 cents for each monthly
subscription.
The foregoing prizes are for new
subscriptions only, and not renewal,
so be sure and see us before soliciting
subscribers. Further particulars may
be had at the Miner office
WATSON BROTHERS.
Arizona state miner., 1924-02-09
JOHN RIGGS
Justice of the Peace

Marriage Licenses Secured for Con-
tracing Couples on Short Notice.
Legal Papers and Notary Public.
Arizona state miner., 1924-02-09

s Sheriff Jerry Sullivan sent to Los
Angeles the other day for a mechan-
ical device that is used to register
nerve force and heart action of Grim
inals and said to be exact in know.
ing when persons lie or tell the truth
He hopes otry it on Ward, the mur-
derer, but there are so many women's
clubs in Phoenix now it may serve
a good purpose in knowing who his
lady friends are in the fall elections
An agricultural report says "fine
spuds can be raised in Alaska" Yes,
but they are often mistaken for mar.
bleS.
Arizona state miner., 1924-02-09

When the preacher whispered to the
groom that the baby spoiled an other
wise happy ceremony, the groom put
his purse back into his pocket, say
ing, Il guess you're right 'Taint
worth paying for
Evening star., 1924-02-28
DANIELS DISPUTES
G. 0. P. OIL CHARGES
Former Navy Secretary Says He
Never Leased Fields Except
for Conservation Purposes.
By the Associated Press.
pHTT 4Dr

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, February es.-
Former Secretary of the Navy Jo-
sephus Daniels denied yesterday that
he had leased oil lands for any other
purpose than to conserve the oil in
the ground. His statement was in
reply TO allegations by the republi-
can news bureau in Washington that
he had asked for power to take oil
out OF the ground and do with it what
he pleased" The news bureaus state
ment pointed to leases subsequently
entered into with seven oil companies
for extraction of oil from naval re-
serve No. 2, IN California.
Not one acre Of oil land was
leased where the oil could be con-
served in the ground" declared Mr..
Daniels. while ! was in office there
was no suggestion that the congress
sional right to lease the lands could
be exercised to lease the Teapot Dome
or the California reserves"
Mr. Daniels. who is in this CITY pre-
pairing a prospectus for a book on the
life of Woodrow Wilson. plans TO
leave for his home in Raleigh, n. G..
on Saturday.
Evening star., 1924-02-28
SAYSOIL SCANDAL
. HUMILIATES NATION
Representative Albert johnson
Glad Harding Was Spared
knowledge of It.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, February 2s.-
The Teapot Dome episode is hurniIiat-
ing to the American people and would
be more so to President Harding II he
We're alive, Representative Albert
Johnson of the; state of Washington,
declared here yesterday in an address
before the Pennsylvania League of
Women Voters.
1t is best Mr.. Harding Is not here
TO know of the humiliation of one of
his cabinet officers" Mr.. johnson
said. 1T must be as humiliating to
you woman voters as it is to me that
a man placed in a high position
should SO deceive the President and
Secretary Denby."
When the time comes to appraise
harding, the outstanding fact will he
that he signed the first act restrict
ins i!1L immigration" the speaker added.
Inc quota law is about to expire.
Ihis law rightly ended the idea this
country is the asylum of the oppress-
Edward f. Conklin, professor of
biology at Princeton University, an
other speaker, stated that racial tests
IN the schools showed backward pu-
plls were mostly OF the class which
proposed immigration legislation
would exclude from the country.
Evening star., 1924-02-28
JURY FAILS AGREE
IN AUTO PLUNGE CASE
Defendant Charged With Inten-
tionally Wrecking Car
After Arrest. .-
Special Dispatch tn The Star.


HARRISONBURG. Va, February %.
Failing to reach a verdict after be-
ing out three hours. the circuit court
jury trying the felonious assault
charge against Dennis Shiff1ett of
near Elktoa was discharged. The
jury stood to 8 for acquittal.
Shiffiett was charged with felonious
assault on Deputy Sheriff W. f. Lucas
following his arrest last May IS on
charge of transporting liquor. En-
route to the jail here Shifflett's car
plunged over the Shenandoah river
bridge at Elkton into the river. thir-
ty-five feet below. The prosecution
contended that Shif1ett deliberately
steered his machine off the bridge in
an attempted escape, while the de-
fense claimed a defective steering
gear accounted for the plunge.
Deputy Sheriff Lucas appeared In
The courtroom on crutches, never hav-.
ing fully recovered from the injuries
he received in the plunge. Shiffiett
was rendered unconscious by a blow
on the head. and the officer, although
pinned in the car, saved his prisoner
from drowning by holding his head
above the water until help arrived.
about a half hour later.
Evening star., 1924-02-28
BISMARCK'S SON IN RACE.
Seeks Seat in Reichstag in I'M
pending Elections.

BERLIN, February 2s.--Prince Otto
Bismarck, grandson Of the iron chan
cellor, is the candidate OF the German
district In the impending reichstag
elections.
The national party has submitted q
motion for the reichstag favoring. the
election of the president of the reich
concurrently with the reichstag cleo
tions.
Salt is associated with the rocks of
almost every geologic period.
Evening star., 1924-02-28

Miss Marie Connolly, a young Cali
fornia actress, has quit the stage to
become a nun.
Evening star., 1924-02-28

from Washington of his regular
counsel. Wilton J. Lambert, and that
after Mr. hsmneFts La return ,r,hey day or or
do with the matter.
Explaining the letter to Senator
Lenroot mentioned In his telegram 70
Mclean. Mr.. Palmer said it was the
one he sent to Senator Walsh under
date of December 81, embodying Nc
Leans telegram about his loan OF
100000 TO Fall. and which was made
public at the time.
walsh. he added, which Mclean.
through his secretary. asked me to
show to Francis II. McAdoo, before
1t was delivered to the Senate com,
mittee. McLean's secretary explained
to me that the reason for that request
was that McAdoo had acted as ms
counsel in some other matters and ne
desired his Judgment in reference 10
this. McAdoo approved OF the letter
and I accordingly transmitted IL 10
Senator Walsh"
New Charges Made.
A new charge in connection with
oil matters is contained in state
,, ment issued last night by the Nation
al Republican, the official organ OF
the republican national committee.
SCORES of millions Of dollars" the
statement said. were wrongfully d.
yerted from the federal treasury to
the Golfers OF private oil companies
through interpretations of the dis
covery act by special Treasury De-
partment board, constituted by Sec
retary McAdoo. all three members of
which, upon their retirement, secured
lucrative employment with oil IN
terests. one In New York. one in Los
Angeles. and one in Washington. as
did the two legal advisers Of this
board, one In New York and one In
Wa Washington. not to mention Secretary
McAdoo himself"