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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
five AUT0ISTS
FACE CHARGES
4SeveraI Persons Slightly
v Hurt in Minor Accidents

Miss Catherine Taylor, 2217 Cen
trail Ave, suffered cuts about the
head and bruises about the body
when, according to police, she drove
her auto into the path of a Central
Ave. street car at her home. Elmer
Whistler, lat McClain Pl., motor
man, was slated.
Henry Pratt, 1929 E. New York
ST., was charged with assault and
battery Tuesday night, after his
auto struck and bruised Mrs. Flor
ence Gray, 1928 University Ave-, at
DeQuincy and Z. Washington SITS.
Mrs. Ruth Rruncrett, 5000 Carroll
ton Ave, received a bruised and cut
eye, in a collision of her auto and
one driven by William Schwert, 4O1
w. Twenty Eighth ST.. at Park~Ave.,
and Forty Ninth St., Tuesday night.
SchWert was held.
Autos driven by A. r. Haines,
9735 Salem ST., and Luther Standard,
colored, 2137 Highland Pl., collided
at Salem and Thirty-Fourth SITS.
Standard was slightly injured. Both
drivers were held.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
DRY LAW is PRAISED
Anti-SaIoon League Head Receives
Letters From Officials.

The Indiana bone dry" laws eff
fectiveness is cited in letters re-
ceived by e. S. Shumaker, superin-
tendent of the Anti-Saloon League,
from Indiana majors. Judges and
prosecuting attorneys.
Favorable reports were received
from the mayors of Richmond, Leb-
anon, Linton, Bedford. Frankfort,
Valparaiso and Hammond. Mayors
George Wagner Of Jasper, Ind, and
T. C. Miller of Boonville. reported
no difference in their communities
under the new law.
Four circuit judges and sixteen
prosecuting attorneys reported the
new law more effective than the old
statute. judge Frank e. Hutchin-
son, Boone County, wrote that pen
alties under the new law were too
severe.
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With the ushering in of Au-
gust, work will begin for Patrol
man James w. Collins and the
other policemen assigned to
cover police beat IS. This beat
is bounded by Twenty-Fourth
St., the city limits, College Ave-,
and Martindale Ave.
The Nickel Plate and Monon
Railroad tracks run through
the center. This is where the
police troubles begin. When the
railroads start to haul coal,
some of the colored persons in
that vicinity begin to steal it,
records at city prison show.
Men and women alike fall
into the net and are arrested for
larceny and trespass, but not
always before they have put
up a fight. One policeman was
killed in that vicinity and sew
er5I other battles have taken
place.
Collins will be in the thick
of the battle and will no doubt
save the railroad companies
thousands Of dollars. He lives
at 426 Orange ST. and was APP
pointed Sept "a, 1924.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
ARRESTED AFTER RAID
Police Make Visit After Confession
BY Youth.

Thomas Milburn, %, Of S22 N.
Beville Ave, was charged with OPP
Grating q blind tiger late Tuesday,
after Lieutenant Eisenhut and squad
said they found a half pint of gin
in his home. Police say the arrest
grew out of the investigation Of
three bicycle thefts and two burg
laries confessed by three boys. One
of the boys said he drank and slept
at the Milburn home, police said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
STEEL PRODUCTS SHOW
indianapolis Firms to Be Represent
ed at Exposition.

indianapolis will be represented
with it's machinery products at the
steel exhibit at Cleveland, Ohio, Sept.
IA to IS. in connection with the sew
enth annual convention Of the
American Society for Steel Treating,
it was learned today.
Tie E. c. Atkins & Co., Marschke
Company and the international Ma
chine Tool Company have contract
ed for space at the exposition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
ARREST MADE AT FARM
Two Women and Man Taken in
Raid at Crows Nest.

Mrs. Beatrice McClain, 2S, living
on the Claypool farm at Crows Nest,
was under arrest today charged with
operating a blind tiger. A similar
case is pending against her in city
court. June Clark, "a. and William
Wilson, SO. of Louisville, Ky, were
arrested with Mrs. Mccain.
Oscar Holman, State chief prohi-
bition agent, and Sheriff Hawkins
and deputies said they found ten gal
Ions of home brew in the making and
bottle Of alcohol.
Others arrested on blind tiger
charges were Nellie Smith, 80, of
537 Lord St. and Ben Henderson, 81,
of Sol N. East ST., taken at the
Smith home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
Pc. BAND IN CONCERT

About 500 persons gathered to hear
the first public concert by the
twenty-fve-piece Indianapolis Post
office Band Tuesday night in Fed
eral Bldg. plaza. Charles Abel is
director. The organization plans 10
attend the National Letter Carriers
Association convention at Detroit
late this month.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
HELD AFTER ACCIDENT
COlored Man Arrested-AutO Said to
Have Been Stolen.

Eugene Dixon, rs, colored, 2SO w.
Vermont St., held today at city
prison. under $4,000 vagrancy bond,
was arrested Tuesday night by po-
lice, investigating an accident at
Michigan and Alabama SITS, Mon
day night.
The officers say two colored men
ran from the auto that struck
George Krag, 40. of 326 e. North
St., seriously injur1ng him. The
license plates on this auto were
owned by Dixon, but the auto was
one stolen in a hold-up at the
Vaught Garage. 1889 N. New Jersey
ST., several nights ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
FUGITIVE AUTO VICTOR
Police Car Loses in Race When
Collision Takes Place.

A race between a police auto and
small auto that speeded away
from the officers as they drove into
the alley at 500 Pomeroy ST., ended
with the fugitive auto the victor. !
Patrolmen Mause and Barker said
they kept within seeing distance over
miles Of north side streets and al
legs, until they reached. Fifteenth
st. and Cornell Ave-, Where they
collided with an automobile ldriven
by Palmer Richardson, 752 N Cali
fornia st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
DET0UR DANGER OVER
New Carlisle Death Crossing" Sub
stitute Is Rebuilt.
Bu Times Special

BU Times Special
LA PORTE. Ind, Aug. 4.-Re-
building of the temporary detour
on the Lincoln highway around the
Death Crossing at New Carlisle
near here has been completed.
The detour proved as dangerous
as the crossing, but was not inn
proved until a woman tourist lost
her life as a result Of a wreck on
the side road.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
NEW TOWN OPPOSED
BIZ United Press

on CHTttU LTCoc
GARY, Ind, Aug. 5.-The New
York Central Railroad is opposing
the incorporation Of the town of
Ogden Dunes, an exclusive. residence
section on Lake Michigan in Porter
County, charging that 1t will
necessitate a dangerous grade cross
ing,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
BUSTED, BUT so HAPPY!
Flivver Owners Sleep in City Jail
at La Porte, Ind.

BIZ Times Special
LA PORTE, Ind, Aug. 5.-Police
station here is an auxiliary to the
tourist camp.
When Mr.. ana Mrs. Tabe Ginsley
and their six children became
stranded here with their dilapidated
Ford, a comparative wreck. they
were lodged in the city Jail for the
night as dodgers"
Their car was repaired and they
left, happy and penniless.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
ELKS REHEARSE FRIDAY
First Practice on "The Modern Mika.
do" to be Held.

First rehearsal Of 1.-THE Modern
Mikado," to be presented in October
by the F,ll1s, will be held Friday
night, at the clubhouse at Meridian
and Vermont SITS. Mayor Shank is to
have the leading role.
Seventeen candidates were init
ated Tuesday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
YOUNG GIRL is ACCOSTED

Police failed to find a man, said
to have accosted a fifteen-year-old
girl in Brookside Park, early today.
The girl ran to a house at 1925 La
Sale ST., when the man tried to hold
her at Pleasant Run bridge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-05
Cure for Cancer?

81 I looked at the roots. Don't In
sdians have cancers?" I asked
mo, not real Indians. When they
lived in tribes and each tribe had its
medicine man and they were able to
wander over the land and get plenty
Of herbs you never heard Of cancer
cor kidney trouble among them.
"1t is only since the Indians have
become scattered and inter-married
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NELL CALLSAT
indian HOMES

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-29
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

The annual holiday party Of the
Gibson Welfare Association will be
heldethis evening in connection with
the three-day sales CONFERENCE Of
the Gibson Company.
More than fifty field representa-
tives are attending the meeting,
which closes wednesday,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-29

during 1925. The residences con-
stfucted will house 3,755 families.
The report enumerates several
large downtown buildings and the
new $4,000, 900 Sphinx Marott apart
mSnt hotel, motion picture theaters
and scores of small business centers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-29

with injuries received Monday when
he was struck by an auto at Twenty
Fourth st. and College Ave. Harold
Olson, 3140 Mcpherson Ave-, driver,
was arrested.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-29

At Barbados, in the West Indies.
III pounds of chlorine from sea air
falls every year on each acre Of
land. aa <-S.aasaa.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-29
HOMES BUILT
City's Construction Total for Year
Is $4,000, 900.

Indianapolis families spent $780,
100000 in 1925 for new homes, ac-
cording to the annual report of
Francis F. Hamilton. building COM
missioner, who records total building
amounting to 5000. 900.
The total is 100000 greater than
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-29
PEDESTRIAN INJURED

John Crawford, 43, colored, 1926
Martindale Ave-. is suffering today
, 1925-01-14

Miss Hannah Kirby went to the
Carter ranch last Wednesday, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy wilds.
Last Thursday Henry Sayles was
called to Thermopolis to attend to
some business matters.
Mrs. Thos. o. Doores returned the
first of the week from Boise, Idaho,
where she spent the holidays with
her daughter, frankie, who is at
tending school there this year.
Chas. A. Webster and family went
to the county seat Friday. Their
daughter Margaret left Saturday
morning for Cheyenne to resume
her work in high school at that
place.
Frank T. owen of the Rawhide
country was in town Saturday trans
acting business in the office of the
u. S. commissioner. He later de-
livered a load of pats to Grass
Creek.
William and Clarence Slack were
H. town Saturday making some pur-
chases for the ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Lambertson
entertained Mr.. McNally and Mrs.
Salway to dinner Sunday evening
at the Overland hotel.
George Thayer and Louis Schulz
theis of Sunshine basin were in the
city Friday.
G. c. Lands of Thermopolis Wis
tied the work on the Pitchfork
structure Friday. While the cold
weather has caused some delay, pro-
gress has been satisfactory.
Jack Rae of Wood river was in
the city Friday.
w. o. Taylor, one OF the oil men
of the county seat, visited the oil
fields west of town Friday.
, 1925-01-14

William Peterman was a business
visitor in town Monday.
Mrs. Floyd Rains and Pearl Jean
spent the day Monday with Mrs.
Evan Holman.
Vernon Spencer and Ben Ref
came out of the Thoroughfare coun-
try Tuesday, where they have been
trapping. They report an unusually
good catch.
Miss Mural Spaulding went to
Cody Tuesday to visit a week at the
Jas. Corder home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont G.. Jones were
Cody visitors Tuesday.
S. w. Aldrich was in Cody Tues
day attending to business affairs.
Mrs. Tex Thomas visited the Mar
quette No. 2 school Monday morn
ing.
w. A. Kepford came up from
Cody Monday, returning Tuesday
with a load of hay.
Ian Ewalt, Henry Purvis and
Stormy Ballard hauled baled hay to
Cody Tuesday for Jas. Ewalt, who
is shipping.
-. ". INeWlOu CdUue OUT TO his
ranch Tuesday for a few days stay.
L.. X. Johnston was a Cody Wis
itor Tuesday.
Philbin Orr was a Cody visitor
Thursday and Friday.
The l. l.. C. met Thursday with
Mrs. ". j.. Peterman. A nice lunch
was served by the hostess.
Glen, Clarence and Harold Snyder
were Cody business visitors Friday.
Mrs. Floyd Rains and Pearl Jean
spent Friday night and Saturday
with Mrs. Evan Holman.
San Mckay returned to Valley
Saturday after a few days in town.
Lawrence Wagner and sol Carl
each took a load of potatoes to
Cody Saturday.
Jesse Rimby is spending a few
days in Powell attending to bus
mess affairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Kent were
guests at dinner at the Jay Blood
home Sunday.
, 1925-01-14
CLARK

Frank E. McGrew, Crandaii Creek
ranger, has been in the Clark dis
trfct the past week, finishing the
farm census.
o. F. Lindquist spent the past
week in Billings.
Willard E. Hogan went to Red
Lodge Sunday and broght Mrs. Ho.
gan and the children home. Little
Jean is much better now.
Mrs. Bert Stedham came up from
Billings Tuesday and spent a few
days with her brothers, Alvin and
Fred Schmidt.
The pupils of the Line Creek
school gave their Christmas program
Tuesday afternoon and it was great
ly enjoyed by those present.
DR.. Geo. Dilworth came back from
Billings Tuesday where he went to
spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Hopkins,
Frank e. McGrew n Martin Ran
mael and L. Bispham of Cranda!l
were guests at the o. F. Lindquist
home Thursday evening.
w. S. Morris has moved his fam
lily back from Powell to the ranch
where they have been for a few
months.
, 1925-01-14

George Nelson, who has been en-
ployed in the oil fields near Fort
Collins, Colorado, for some time
past, came in Saturday for a visit
with friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. v. Sass drove
up from Pavilion Saturday, return
ing Monday. Mr.. Sass is chief en-
gineer on the Riverton reclamation
project, with headquarters at Pa
Wilton.
Mrs, P. w. Oviatt and infant
daughter returned from Helena,
Montana, Saturday after a very
pleasant visit at the home of her
parents.
Mother Circle class Of the NJ. e.
church met at the home of Mrs. j.
e. Parker last Friday for a one
o'clock luncheon. The afternoon
was spent in sewing and a general
good time was had by all.
Mrs. Homer Taylor and little
daughter of Lowell is visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. kirkpatrick, of East Powell.
-. l.. WcItS ltll SATURDAY hOlH-
ing for Cheyenne where he will at
tend the legislature as representa-
tive of Park county.
Mrs. w. 1. Morgan was hostess
at a one o'clock luncheon at her
home in West Powell last Saturday.
The Progressive class of the M.
E. Sunday school held a very en-
joyable social in the church base
ment last Friday. Invitations had
been sent out to a number of their
friends and about fifty were in at
tendance and a very pleasant time
had by all present. A dainty
was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Steinberger
of the Shoshone canyon were over
Sunday visitors at the home of
Esther Steinberger.
John Stech is assisting w. A.
I.ongley in the lumber yard.
, 1925-01-14
MEETEETSE

Mrs. Fred Sessions has been con-
fined to the house the past week
with a severe cold.
Geo. w. Hurlbut of Wood river
and A. A. Pennoyer were in town
Monday afternoon attending to some
business matters.
Mrs. Roy Starkey has been all
ing the past week with a light at
tack of the flu
Mrs. E. p. Bowman returned
home Thursday after spending a
few weeks at Darlington, North
Dakota and Billings, Montana,
where she has been visiting with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Weller have
moved into the front rooms of the
old News building. formerly occu-
pied by the State bank.
Mr. and MRS. Miles Bennett went
to Cody last Thursday to meet
Buster Scudder, who was returning
to Meeteetse from st. Louis. About
a month ago he was summoned
ness of his father, who passed away
three weeks ago.
j. M. Schwoob and DR.. o. E. Null
Ter of Cody were visitors in Nee
teetse on New Years eve. They
attended the Carnival dance at the
Overland hotel.
John Peterson of Sunshine basin
is spending a few days in town.
Mrs. Emma Murphy departed last
Thursday for Reno, Nevada, where
she will visit with friends for a
few days and then proceed to San
Francisco. She intends to make
San Francisco her future home. She
has been visiting her mother,
brothers and sisters in and near
Meeteetse for the past three months.
Last Sunday afternoon DR.. Harris
of Basin was called to Meeteetse to
administer to Mrs. Frank Scott, who
was accidentally hurt in moving the
piano. The doctor remained in the
city all night and returned to Basin
Monday. The patient is reported
very much better.
Hiram Abshire was a city caller
last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Rhodes and
children of Rawhide were in the
city Saturday. remaining in town
over night.
, 1925-01-14
LOWER SAGE

c. E. Hempstone and o. L. White
went to Powell Friday to attend the
farm bureau meeting, they being
members of the executive board.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. F. Rotter ate
dinner Sunday at the Britton home
north of Cody.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lieb and chill
dren and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Williams and baby were dinner
guests at the Joe Black home a
last Sunday.
Beam and her mother visited at the
Enrol Ross home Sunday.
Harold Bradbury of Trina Flat
was a caller at the w. A. Siddle
home Sunday.
Mrs Floyd Noble visited with Mrs.
Walter Phelps Sunday.
John Mclaughlin and family mo-
tored to Powell Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Richard and
John Fowler were callers at the d.
D. Stall home Sunday.
The L. S. C. Club will meet with
Mrs. G. A. Ebert the 22nd of this
iionlI. LIE CluD was very PHEASANT
~ entertained at the home of Miss
Amanda Pearson on Upper Sage
January Sth.
v. F. Rotter did some repair
work on the machinery at the
Mohney oil well the first of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Hempstonc
called at the Joe Black home Sun
day afternoon and at the o. l..
White home Sunday evening.
Gladys and Erna Horner and
Nina Milstead spent Friday night
at the H. F. Bates home.
Our young folks enjoyed a dance
at the Mountain View school house
Friday evening. 1t was given by
Milford Knight, Cecil McMillin and
Vern Stall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse called at the
Fred Ebert home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. White visited
at the ]. E. Horner home Saturday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. F. Rotter called
at the D.. D. Stall home Sunday eve
ming.
, 1925-01-14

grain to town Wednesday.
Mrs. G.. E. Norton spent several
days last week at the McMullen
home.
Mrs. Harry RACER called at the
McJunkin home Sunday afternoon.
Bert Brasher came over from
Thermopolis to spend several days
visiting his folks. He had the mis-
fortune to lose the fingers of his
right hand and has been in the hos
'pital several weeks.
Sam Carter and w. F. McJunkin
were in Cody Monday.
Ed McJunkin was a Cody visitor
Monday.
, 1925-01-14
PENROSE

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Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Crane took
dinner at the c. Berthelson Sr. home
Sunday.
Miss Eva Despair returned Sun
day after spending the Christmas
holidays at her home in Lowell.
Matt Cowlev and Vern Robinson
had supper with Merrill Carroll Sun
day evening.
Mrs. j. w. Lord and little son
Ted, who have been spending the
holidays at their home in Garland,
returned to Penrose Sunday after
noon.
, 1925-01-14

to Powell the first of the week.
Edward Jones has been driving
the high school truck for his father.
who has been sick.
Mrs. Pearl Dawson of Lowell was
visiting friends in Penrose Thurs
day and Friday.
, 1925-01-14

F. w. Hopkin is hauling hay to
the Garland alfalfa mill.
c. A. Davis, Alex Tvedtnes and
Robert Carroll made a business trip
to Lowell Monday and returned
Tuesday.
George Osher was hauling oats
, 1925-01-14
FERTILE VALLEY
+ + > j. . . !

Harry RACER and E. NJ. Ballinger
were in Cody Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. McJunkin
spent Sunday at the Ives home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry RACER and
Dad RACER. Lloyd and Claud Nc
Junkin and Ina Brasher spent a
very pleasant evening at the Bal
linger home Sunday.
F. e. Schmidt took a load of
, 1925-12-18

As a sincere appreciation cf the as
s%istance Of the American Red Cross 10
the people Of the British isItrC Of forto-
la during the last hurlicare, tb- natives
are taking up a collecticp to be turned
over to the St. Thomas Chapter. The
Episcopal Church sent in ten dollars, as
a contributing member, and an addition
al ten dollars was received anonymously
from that island. Other contributors
are being collected, it is understood.
The contribution, together with the
sum of $75 which was raised at a Ganee
Saturday night given by members Of the
American colony increased the total
amount raised to approximately $685..
The amount raised last year was $685. 81.
The committee in charge OF the dance
was composed Of Carl A. Ehiers, ensign.
c. & G. S., chairman; Miss Eleanor Be.
ker, Mrs. George HoIIett, Mrs, {. K.
, 1925-12-18

VTTTNN OVUVU0 1 U0J OIITCT,
Christiansted, Virgin Islands,
December II, 1925.
The Editor "St. Croix Tribune"
My dear Mr.. Editor:
Referring to the statement in
to day s issue of the Tribune" that
certain motion picture films had been
lying in the Post Office, this purport-
ing to account for irregularities in the
advertisement of shows to come off here.
as q matter of correct information YOU
are advised that no motion picture films
have been received, on hand, or deliver
ed here since November 28th. AS a rule
the films screened in St. Croix are re-
ceived only the Saturday previous to the
week in which they will be shown;
therefore, it is a fact that the film to
, 1925-12-18
LOCAL

The entertainment at the Loper Colony
was very we'll attended and in point Of
attractiveness to the audience was all
that could be desired. 1t is hoped that
the receipts have been ample and suhi-
cient to furnish substantial help toward
the purpose in view.
The Industrial Brass Band will give
concerts on the wharf tonight end Sun
day night.
, 1925-12-18

tress, for they have distressed me-,
1t was very amusing and he quickly
laughed il eli.
The scene changes ard we find on the
22ud. February or b. July, Q large
American Ensign hanging over the gal
Icry upstairs and another large en-
blem Of the Nation floating realistically
from the flag staff. That is an intima-
ton to all friends that the Consul is at
home and waiting TO receive their con
gratuIations on his Nations festaI day.
All who can, proceed 10 their GOOD
friends house and extend their good
wishes for his country. Refreshments
of The choicest kinu are provided ia album
dance and the genial Consul beams with
genuine pleasure as one after another Of
bis friends find sr8re time to spend q
few moments with him on those days.
AS a finale to a distinguished service
we find Consul Payne on that eve. II
day, 31st March 1917, standing With
bowed head in reverence at the lower
ing 0f the Danish Flag, amidst com
hinpd Salutes. The feelings that filed
his heart during those few moments.
can well be imagined. Having enjoyed
the hospitality Of that Flag for "A years,
he now saw it lowered for the last tine.
But saddened feelings could only have
been shortIived. for the lowering was only
TO permit his own coIcrs to ascend and re-
place the Flag he respected SO muct.
Thus a few moments later be was stand
ing with bright eyas. whist another
combined salute Numbered forth in homer
of the new Tag chat proclaimed the
island u. S.. territory. Where in history
can we find a parallel? A faithful ser
want Of bis country, after erjoyiuG the
hospitality Of strangers fer Il Yeas,
witnesses the transfer Of that teIlitoly
to lis Nation, and thus draws Gown the
curtain on his own doaI act-EXit Con-
sui.
He lived respected and died regret
ted.