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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-27
HAD ANNOUNCED
WEDDING PLANS

This. and the fact that on the day
Of the shooting. November 20. 1898
the younE oculLst had confessed 10
Or. whiting his love for his daugh.
ter and announced their plans for
an early marriage. featured testi.
mony Friday.
when did you learn that Or. Mat.
tico was 20 wed your daughter" At.
torney Renmes asked
"Dr. Mattice told me on that very
morning. DR.. Writing said. 1T was
the first l knew Of il. I did not
know that ne carried a life insurance
policy In her favor until after his
death"
The daughter. Mrs. Hazel Fisks,
was TO take the stand some time
Friday. Insurance policies naming
her and DR.. afattice's father. DR.. N.
p. Mafticc. Of Sedro woolley total
1855. 900 in premiums.
The present suit involves $4,000
policy taken out In favor OF the
father. who testified Thursday that
his son had played with and handled
f,rrarnn. fhrstetst hfa life
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-27
SAYS PHYSICIAN
TWIRIED PISTOL

a sharp conflict Of wits develop
ed during the morning between At
torney Clarence L. Reanes and At
torney Powell. City Detective Peter
c. Christensen. put on the stand as
a gun expert. testified that ne had
visited Or. Mattice's office in 1921,
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-27

Exactly sI9.si0 automobiles
rpssed the international boundary
Baina last year. II Is announced.
And drivers Of zI9.s09 Of the ma.
tinss asked, How far Is X 70 the
'srest government liquor store?
4 The deserts mar. iehers men
liucd rae
Ard heu tcos nothing 70 shun,
o. they burivd him neat, Uithoas
pillotD or sheet.
~ wrote on his tombstone crude
but neat.
'Thts Jasper ,oas sIoio With his
gun"
Scientist says bobbed hair VIII
make women bald. Won't It he fun
. watch a flapper powdering her
|sld head while waiting for a street
|u7
YE DIARY
February 80
VERY early mp. my WYE still asieep.
~ to singing Little Annie Rooney
ssss swssfIy, and to the vast pleasure
my vyfr. who did awake and listen.
~ wishing. no doubt, that others could
aare in her joy, did advise me 10 hire
bail. which did take 50 n Erests com
|.'msnt- Anon TO the office, and there
md rneste rsrd TO the Olympic Collie
-, sent BY =. Hills, and he did invite
~ smith Brothers also. which did
~ frus. albeit not snsppy dressers. And
to work.
Inc North End bridges will not
opened during the rush hours for
asll vessels. II Is announced.
This VIII be q great blow TO III
Gee, who liked 70 see tho
'hges open every time she chugged
IN her Eyinruds.
I ortain young girl named Lorette
|vn repnted ncrer 10 petite,
bnf tchen asked for kiss,
Ibis coy Wfie miss
Voted M and said sweetrH you
tette.e
The neighborhood busy-body Ia
7led snoop. but the person who
re paid for the same thing Is
a'ied an Investigator.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-27
GAME OF DICE
Is INTERRUPTED


GAME OF DICE
Is INTERRUPTED
Grouped around the floor were
S. Il. Smyth. 1908 University st;
X. l.. Baxter. ss23 University way:
J. G. Daubert, Zamora apartments:
Leo Hartley. Olive apartments: b
V. Ault and another man. all taxi
drivers. who were shooting craps"
according TO their statement
Line mp" the bandit ordered.
waving the pistol. The men com
piled and emptied their pockets.
Gunderson took about s2s from
them. and then greed proved his
downfall.
\ small heap OF nickeis and
dimes on the floor attracted the rob
Der He stopped over TO pick them
up. Instantly. Smyth kicked him
under the china terrific blow that
sent Gunderson rolling into cor
ner.
smyth followed up with a savage
attack. As they grappled. Gunder-
sun III III u tne Tefoifer INTO
Smyth's stomach and tried TO fire.
Smyth grabbed the hammer OF the
weapon. an old frontier ngle-action
model, and twisted it out of Gunder-
sons hand.
INJURED PRISONER
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
As they broke apart, one of the
other men dashed out with the
shovel. across the robbers head.
Gunderson fell. Then the men
jumped on him and beat him. When
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-27
$500
ATTRACTIVE BUNGALOW

Lot 175Si00
Nearly Il acre. level rs n floor,
high and dry with profusion
OF fruit. berries, flowers and
ornameptals. Half block TO
fine car service. Taxes sSs
per year: 80 minutes from city.
bungalow has ; very attract
I've rooms. bath. basement. fur
mace. cabinet kitchen
Turn 20 the Want Ad page and
see who is offering this dnndy
buy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-27

What's thstT' he asked Anthony.
The manager replied that It was
Just n few men playing dice. Gun
derson forced Anthony down the
stairs ahead OF him. keeping tho
gun mnzzle at his back.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-27
EVERYDAY

Yes, sir, this is real bonded stuff.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-27

Scientist says bobbed hair win
make women bald. Won't It he fun
. watch a flapper powdering her
sald head while waiting for a street
|ny7
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
LEGAL. NOTICE

To the Legal Voters and Members of the Kcnsington Fire District in the Town of Berlin: You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the Legal Voters of the Kcnsington Fire District in the Town of Berlin will be held in E'orestcrs Hall, kcnsington, Monday evening, August ,, 1925, al s o'clock Daylight saving time). Said meeting to lay a Tax for the general expenses of the District. Said Tax to be levied upon the rate able estate and property within the Fire District as of the list of Oct. 1, 1924, at such rate and payable at such time as the meeting may dc tcrmine. and to transact any other business proper 10 come before said ! meeting.
 Dated al Kensington in the Town Of Berlin this 2Sth day Of July, 1925. EDWARD MCCORMICK, JAMES B. ELLSWORTH. LOUIS R. GOODRICH,
 District Committee. Attest:
 LOUIS E. GOODRICH. Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
WOULD BE HARD ID KIDNAP MARY
Her Strength, That Of Doug, and
 Revolver Are Obstacles

Los Angles, Calif., July 2S Pl- Difficulties which might be cXpcri- cnccd in kidnapping Mary Pickford, screen star, were entered yesterday in records of the court where three men arc on trial charged with a plot to kidnap the actress and hold her for $2oo,UN0 ransom. The ob- StaClrS which the state charged the men discussed were contained in the alleged conversation Of inc trio. ob- taincd by police through the use of q physician's stethosCopc.
 The major obstacle, according to the documents, was in picking up the actress, and the effectiveness of the athletic ability of Douglas Fair banks. her husband, if they had 10 tear her away from him. Then again, the alleged conversational statement said, if Miss Pickford car ricd a gun and drew it on them things would not be so good"
 The first witness for the prosecu- ton, NJ. T. Parney, a former room mate of (. A. stephens enc of the accused, declared the plot to kidnap film notablcs was matched three years ago. Pola Negri, was dis cusscd ais a possible victim, he said but the idea was abandoned when they feared she could not raise the funds tn oht9iD hor release
 He also told of a plan 10 Ndnap Jackie Coogan, which was dropped because Coogan was court ward The two on trial with Stephens arc Adrian Wood and Claude Holcomh 1 truck driver.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28

The library will be open at the usual hours Wednesday afternoon and evening for the exchange of books.
 William Johnson and family of Main street are enjoying few weeks vacation at Indian Neck, Branford.
 Mrs. Walter Werdelin has returned to her home on Main street after spending the past week as the guest of relatives in Pine Orchard,
 Mir. and Mrs. William Palmer and Mir. and Mrs. Leroy Palmer have re- turned to their home after enjoying ayacation at Momauguin.
 The Community league ball team will play at Lake Compounce next Saturday afternoon.
 The IS fresh air children arrived on schedule time today and with l happy expression on their faces They were met at Berlin depot by auto truck and distributed around East Berlin to the different families ! that are to entertain them for two weeks
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28

hold its anniversary service yith Mrs, John ", Potter of Waterbu,., presi. dent of the New Haven district, In the chair, Mrs, J, II, Gear of the Southern New England conference will speak.
 Dr. Davis and Mir, Taylor will con- dUct another cNangrlisttc service al 7:SO o'clock in the evening
 The annual meeting of the New Haven District Camp Ground asSo- citation will be held nt o'clock to- morrow afternoon, when reports will be read and l2 trustees for the coming year will be elected. Notes
 Sanford Birnbaum, son Of l. J.. Birnbaum. will leave tomorrow for Camp Kecmosahbcc, the New Brit ain Hoy Scout camp at Jobs pond, Portland. tie will remain there for several weeks.
 1 Attorney Charles r. Conlon and i family have returned from several weeks stay at the shore.
 Archie Dame of Bank street has gone 10 BlWttleboro, Nt,, for several days.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrcd Bohycr of East Main street arc moving into their recently purchased home on East Broad street.
 Mr, and Mrs. John Murphy of East street are visiting with relatives in New Hampshire,
 Rev, and Mrs. W, G, Giftin ol ForcsNilc are spending d months vacation at Asbury Park, x. ]. Miss Helen Trimmer of r'orcStviIle will be with them for a week.
 Stanley smith has returned for ( stay of several days at Gardiner. Me
 k. j, Cunningham Is rccuperatins from an operation at St, Francis hospital, Hartford, last week,
 Mrs. T, W. Alling and family ar, at the South Park, Hartford. churcl house at the camp grounds.
 Camp Ground Personals
 At the Cheshire church house q the camp grounds are Eben A. Hale Mrs. Frank AnslCy, Miss Ruth Ans ley, Miss Dorothy Talmadge, Miss X Ruth Hale. Mir. and Mrs. Raymont tIuic. Mrs. Emily Cook, Miss Mar iorie Hine. Miss Ruth Hino, Mrs George A. Tucker, Mrs. Glen NJ. Al 'driCh, Mir. and Mrs, ]. w. Ward Mrs. H. l.. HuiC, Miss Mary E. Carr Miss Muriel Aldrich, Mrs. Sara' Reed, Alice B, Carr Mir. and Mrs Robert Owen. Louise owen an, Miss Olive owen, all of Cheshire. Mr, and Mrs. J. M Carley. Mis- Lois CarleY, Mir Tram Godfrey, Mrs Charles Glassknapp, Miss Cora Glass knapp, and Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Ston are stopping at the Southingto , church house.
 Al the Bristol church are Mrs. Il l.. Bailey and Mrs. George H. Caul kins of Forcstvlle and Harold ( Cook and Mrs. C, F. Mott of Rristo Hott discount sale, Model Shor 1h Whiting street, Phone 27-%. %.--adN Clearance Sale, extra good bar gains. l. J. Rirnhaum. m.-adyt
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
NOTICE.

By virtue of certain tax warrants delivered to me as collector of taxes for the Town of Berlin and the Ken sington Fire District, | hereby give notice that l will sell at the public signpost in said town. al public alic- tion on the 18th day of September. 1925, at 8 o'clock in the afternoon, to satisfy certain taxes due the Town Of Berlin and kensington Fire Dis trict, from Joseph Shardy on the 1st day of May. 1924, 1925 and first day of November. 1923, and first day of September. 1924. amounting to eighteen dollars, twenty-eight cents. enough Of the following described property 10 pay said taxes. together with interest allowed by law, and my fees A certain parcel of land with all improN oNcments thereon, situated in the Town of Berlin, and bounded and described as follows;
 Lots Nos. SS and S9 on map of Treasure Fields. said map made hy Louis A. Oldershaw, C. F.. April, 1914. Said lots bounded north by lot No. S7, east by lots 30 and 51. south by lot No 90 and west by Berlin avenue, so called. Berlin Land Records. Vol. 6o Page SS. Charles F. Lewis,
 Collector of Taxes.
 Dated at Berlin, this 18th day Of July, 1925
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
NOTICE.

By virtue of certain tax warrants delivered to me as collector of taxes for the Town of Berlin and the Ken sington Fire District. l hereby give notice that l will sell at the public signpost in said town. al public auc- tion on the 18th day of September. 1925, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, to satisfy certain taxes due the Town of Berlin and KensinSton Fire Dis trict from Joe Peto and wife on the first day of May. 1922. 1925, 1924. 1925, and first da" of November. i19o2. 1925, and September 1. 1921, amounting to thirty-iive dollars. thirteen cents, enough of the follow ing described property to pay said taxes. together with interest allowed by law, and my fees, A certain parcel of land with all improve mcnts thereon. situated in the Town of Berlin. and bounded and de- iscribed as follows:
 Lots No. 1O4 and l04, on map of Treasure Fields" sail map made | by Louis A. Oldershaw, April, 1924 Said lots bounded north by Newton street, east by B,Ckcr street, south by lot 1O2 and west by lots 1@&-1@4 1 Berlin Land Records. Vol. 54 i Page 659.
 Charles F. Lewis,
 Collector of Taxes 1 Dated at Berlin, this 18th day of July. 1925.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28

Inc.
 An inspection was made Of the pons field and then 1t was decided 10 look over other available fields in this city. Taking off from Pons field, Pilot Thompson had as his passenger Secretary Arnold, and a flight was mudc from Pons 10 the Miller field on Chippanee hill, The plane flew over Bristol 10 the Chip pauoe Golf club, which was en- .circled and then d very graceful landing was made on the Miller field.
 During thc sojourn on the crest of Chippauee hill the visiting flyers made a careful survey of the vari- ous fields and they were q unit in declaring that the Miller field would make most ideal airdrome, The field contains about 2j acres and will accommodate d large number of planes.
 Another example Of the utility Of flying was demonstrated yesterday afternoon when Pilot Thompson and Mr.. Hubbard took off from the Mll- Ter field and reached the Bethany field hy plane before Mir Arnold and Mir, Anderson could reach the rcn. ' ter of Bristol by automobile from the same field.
 The chamber Of commerce com mittcc which will sponsor the local meeting will have q meeting within the next g4 hours when details will De perfected,
 i special Excursion sunday A special excursion train, with connections to Savin Rock and ! lighthouse Point will be run out of Bristol on sunday, August 2. The train will leave Bristol at 9:@o, standard time. arriving in New Ha- vcn at 10;S5. Returning the train 1 will leave New Haven at Sis. stano- ard time, arriving in Bristol at 9:S0.
 Petition For Hydrant
 Residents in the vicinity of South street extension. formerly known as Curtis Lane have petitioned the board Of fire commissioners for hydrant at the corner of South street extension and Allen street. The mat ter has been referred 10 the fire chief 10 install the hydrant at his discre- ton.
 The board Of fire commissioners have authorized Chief Hayes to purchase an additional 700 feet of fire hose.
 Finley nrost of Lincoln avenue, Forestvile, was fined SSo on stat utory charge when srraigned before Judge John Hildrcth in district court at Holyokc, Mass, yesterday morn- ing. woman companion was given three months on the statutory charge and three months more as a common drunkard. Anna May Scanlon. aged is, only child of Mir. and Mrs. John Scanlor of Sa Goodwin street is critically Ill at her home.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
MASSELLI AUTO IS
 TOTALLY WRECKED Assistant Baggage Master h. VolYed in Crash on Lower Lane AVON MAN HELD FOR TRIAL
Miss Hoppe Becomes Bride of George Carling-Rain Floods En- tire Town of Berlin-Other Items of Interest In This Vicinity.

Two automobiles were badly smashed and two drivers escaped serious injury last evening at about 6 o'clock. when an automobile op- Glove avenue, Avon, crashed into an- other car driven by Joseph MasseIli, assistant baggagcmaster at the Der lin railroad station. GeschimSky is being held in bonds of $50 for trial in the Berlin town court tonight on charges of reckless driving and driv- ing car bearing improper markers.
 The accident occurred on Lower lane, Berlin. Geschimsky was bound south on that thoroughfare and the car driven by Masselli was headed in the direction Of kcnsing- ion. According 10 the police officer who investigated, Geschimsky was occupying more than his share of the road. AS the cars passed, the GosCrimsky machine sideswiped Masselli's vehicle and removed the hub cap from a front wheel. Mas self immediately swung the wheel to give the other car more road and the latter struck Masselli's machine, damaging both considerably.
 Officer Frank Brown was called placed Geschimsky under arrest, finding that the markers used on the car were for q different type Of vehicle. Gcschimsky will appear before Judge George Griswod to- night.
 Brick strike Quiet
 The brick strike in Berlin seems to have settled down Into a siege on both sides, neither willing 10 give in end both waiting for the other to withdraw and settle things. Up to noon today no developments had been forthcoming. although it was expected that action would be taken be fore night with regard 10 the Murray, Towers. Holmes and Stiles and Reynolds yards. Whether these yards will continue to operate oy whether the men will walk out is a SubleCt TOT COnJeCluTt' tnt disN'i resting with the owners, it is said
 Carling- -Hoppe Wedding
 A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Paurs rcctory. Kensington, yesterday afternoon at o'clock, W hen Miss Margaret Rose Hoppe, daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Bernard l.. Hoppc of Kensington, became the bride of George l.. Carling, son Of Mir, and Mrs Gustave l.. Carling also of Kensington. Rev. John C, Brennan. pastor of St. Paul's church offtciatcd.
 Miss Catherine Behan was maid ot honor and John B. llorpc, a brother of the bride. was best man
 The bride was attired in poudre blue georEette over corn colored satin trimmed with gold lace. She wore a hal to match and carried 2 bonouet Of yellow tea roses. HeI
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
DEAF AND DUMR ATHLETES

Berlin. July 2S tP-About LOGO deaf and dumb athletes, both mon and women, from all parts of Ger many participated in an athletic tournament here yesterday. Tho events included football, swimming and track races and other contests.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
II Liquor Sellers Pay
 Fines TOtalling SS,000

Burlington. Nt. July cS P)- Eleven defendants were fined total of sS.o00 for rum running by Judge
 Howe in federal court yesterday. John w. Long Of Springfield, Mass, was fined sl ,O0o and Antonio G. An dre of Ludlow, Mass, was fined $500,
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
BREAK AT NORTH END PARK

Henry Christ of the Hall Con- struction Co. reported to the police this morning that the office of the company at the North End park had been broken into last night. He said that batteries coils, boots, a leather coat and some tools had lccn stolen.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
NOT IC L..

By virtue of cortaIn tax warrants 1eli> cred to me as collector of taxes for the Town of Berlin and the Ken sington Fire District, | hereby give notice that | U'l sell at the public l signpost in said town. at public auC- l 1@25. at 2 o'clock 'n the afternoon, 10 satisfy certain taXc. due the Town of Berlin and kersington Fire Dis ! trict from Gaetana PaSsarctti on the list day of May. 1920. 1921, 1929. l 1923, 1924 and 1925. amounting to | twenty three dollars. eighty four 1 cents. enough of the following de scribed property to pay said taxes, | together with interest allowed by law and my fees. A certain parcel of land with all Improvements there on. situated in the Town of Berlin. and bounded and described as fol- lows:
 Lot No. 1T. on map of property known as Treasure Fields, said map made by Louis A. Odershaw. C. F., i April. 1914, said lot bounded north by lot No IS. east by New Britain road, south by lot 16 and west by lot No. 90. Vol. 54 Page 59t. Berlin i Records.
 Charles r. Lewis,
 Collector of Taxes.
 Dated at Berlin. this 18th day of | JElV lgo5
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
ROY BALL PLAYER HURT

John Perry, a hoy living on Maple street, had his loft shoulder frac- 'ured playing baseball yesterday. He was taken to New Britain Gen oral hospital for treatment,
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
AUTO FATALITY

Holyokc Mass, July 9S Pl-Mrs. Marcas French, SC, one Of the city's oldest residents, died at the Provi- donce hospital last night within an hour after being struck by an au- tomohile driven by Harold A. Win niman of Springfield.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28

She wakes with the sun-this vigorous woman of today, and never respite is hers til all the household rests in deep slumber.
 And what is the secret of this marvellous vitality-through endless task and strenuous play2
 Listen to a whisper-awoman knows the value of regular elimination-she realizes more than man that smooth-work- ing internal machinery is Na- lures most exacting law. Beecham's Pillsl Forever 70 years millions of men and women, the world over, have learned to depend upon this mild, safe laxative.
 Be vital-geta25c or soc box today at any good druggists. REECHAM'S PILLS
 Equally seod for Little feiks
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
RECKLESS DRIVER
 GETS JAIL TERM Daniel PrOtOSen Fined and Sen-
 fenced to Ten Days CONSERYATOR IS NAMED
Montanis Compensation Continued -Eucini-Scagliola Wedding To- Morrow-Trumbull Outing Mon daS-Camp Meeting News.

Daniel Protosen of New Britain, charged with reckless driving and driving while under the influence of liquor, was fined Sl00 and costs and sentenced 10 ten days in jail by Jus tice Edward P, Prior in the local town court last night. Protoscns machine crashed into trolley car on West Main street Sunday night and he was arrested by Deputy Shcr-
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28

Yes it's really worth while 10 use a Herald classified ad.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28

VOTTNCIUT OT TdAVS. Dated at Berlin. this 18th day of JNlN. 1923.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
Town Affairs Quiet

lUWH aHdtfS QulCt
 Extreme quiet is reported In af- fairs at the town hall, the town hall the town clerk reported that this summer has been the dullest in several years. There is a great deal of routine work, but few occur ences out Of inc ordinary are taking place.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
East Berlin Items

Miss Grace Lewis of West Haven is the guest of relatives and friends ir town.
 The regular meeting Of the
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-01-02
SHERIFF'S FORD COUPE
STOLEN NEW YEARS EVE
Many Other Cars Stolen During
Holiday Season; Offenders
Thought to BE Boys

The epidemic of automobile thettS
that has taken rise during the holi-
day season came to Il climax We'd
nrsdav night with the disappearance
of the Ford coupe of Charles Car
mine. sheriff Of PaSQuotank County,
Sheriff Carminc car WAS IL 1927
model. state license number 1910,
and city license 1,3ll.
Sheriff Curminr having gotten Il
taste of the Inconvenience Il bnSy
man suffers when his ear is stolen
in inclcment weather. declared the
thieves would have remembered the
Oca<<iOm. had he run across them.
They would certainly have spent
the night in Jail. he said.
Numerous thcftS of automobiles
were reported during the early part
of the week. the thieves prefcrrinS
cnupcS. Some were recovered and
others were not. Those recovered
were found tu bc in need of repair.
the thieves having given rough treat
mcnt. and then left the. ears III OBJ
scurr places.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-01-02
MUCH OBJECTION TO
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE
Hours Delay in Trains .irriva .
Makes Some Mails ~
Hours Late

4 change of schedule putting
SouthbOund train No. | in Elizabeth
city an hour later than the former
time of arrival which WAS | 10.
has met with general diSapproval
in Elizabeth City, The ,mGEt serious
objection is in the delay in mails
to nearby Elizabeth City points.
Mai'S arriving on this train. miss
not only the local X. +. ID. carriers.
hut the carriers of mail to Weeks
Vile and South Mills. and in most
Instances lay over in the post Of
flee here until the following day.
Pa ScngcrS cnrUlItc 10 many sound
points miss their boats. some of
which cave only few minutes he
fore the arrival nf the train and
are obliged to remain over in Eliza
beth City one day. :''