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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-02
CASE
MAY GO TO JURY
DURING TODAY

] SAFFORD, Ariz., Feb. 1.-The de-
fense in the trial of Charles j.
Blackburn. Mesa rancher, accused of
Staying his business partner Miguel
] Bernal, rested this afternoon and the
Estate introduced number of rebut-
tai witnesses. The trial is expected
to go to the jury some time Wednes.
| day as tomorrow after more rebuttal
/ witnesses arG heard the jury will
visit the spot on the Globe Stafford
highway where Bernal lost his life
! last November.
! DR.. c. H. Sawyer, physician at the
San Carlos Indian agency, and Theo~
Idore r, Shipley, overseer of Indian
! labor; at the agency were the star
rebuttal witnesses of the state to-
/ day. Both testified that they drove
idown the dugway, from which Black
burn had testified the car had
plunged at about the time the death
of Bernal YVES said to have occurred
They said the car was motionless
against the bank and a small dark
complexioned man was leaning over
the wheel. They also testified that
they saw the Apache Indians, who
testified to witnessing the Staying Of
Bernal by Blackburn below the dug
way
The state charges that Blackburn
killed Bernal with a rock following
fight and the defense says that
Bernal was killed when the car he
was driving went over an embank-
ment.
shipley also told the jury today
that after he had crossed the San
Carlos river bridge and headed south
toward sam Carlos that he had looked
back and had seen the car still
standing with a man on the road
near to it. He said he saw an In
dian at the bottom of the road, APP
parently interested in something up
the road.
Fred Joyce, an insurance agent,
was the first rebuttal witness. He
Identified signed statement of Ber-
nal in which it was asserted that he
was indebted to Blackburn for a sum
of between $4,000 and $4,000 last
September go at tie time the ap-
plication was made for an assign
ment of insuranceN to Blackburn.
Former Deputy Sheriff Walter
Searles of Gila county testified that
Blackburn told him he previously
had assignments Of insurance from
Bernal but the policies had been re-
assigned as Bernal had discharged
the obligation.
Blackburn was given a two hour
grilling by states attorneys today
and calmly related his version of
the manner of death of his partner
and their business transactions and
emerged from the Witness stand
with the same composure that has
manifested itself throughout the
trial.
Under cross examination Blackburn |
repeated the story told on direct ex-
animation Saturday asserting that
his business transactions with Bernal |
were bonifide and that the life in |
surance policies in force at the time /
of the tragedy were collateral surety /
TO guarantee payment of notes taken /
in payment for mining property.
The last act of the defense before !
closing their case was to present in
evidence the clothing worn by Black
burn on the day when Bernal lost
his life i
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-02
HOUSE PASSES APPROPRIATION
TO BUY CUSTER BATTLE-GROUND

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-The house
today passed and sent to the senate
a bill by Representative Leavitt
republican, Montana, an appropria-
tion of $21,5OO to acquire in Wyom-
ing the site of the battle lin 1876
between the Sioux Indians and the
command led by Major Marcus A.
Reno and Major Frederick w. Ben
teen. This fight took place at the
time of the one that cost General
Custer his life, the commands fight
ing independent engagements. The
site of this battle has never been
marked.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-02
PINCHOT WILL FIGHT
AGAINST HUGE TRUSTS

NEW YORK, Feb. 1-Governor
Pinchot of Pennsylvania, at the end
of his term will accept the chairman-
ship of the national resources COM
mittee of the World Vigilance, Inc,
which has for it's purpose the break
ing of the so-cailed coal, milk and oil
trusts, it was announced today. DR..
Charles F. Gilman, president of the
organization, in making the an,
nouncement, said that the governor
would not seek re-election nor be a
candidate for the United States sem
ate
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-02
HYLAN GETS PENSION.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The board OF
estimates today voted an annual pen
sion of $4215 to former Mayor Joh1.
F. Hylan, to be paid during the re-
ma!nder of his or Mrs. Hylans life.
The award was made in accordance
with the city regulations covering
pensions to it's employees. Hylan re-
signed the mayoralty on December
81, a few hours before his term ex-
-pired, thus making his retirement
voluntary. This entitled him to a
pension.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-02
FOREIGN FANATIC SENDS
POISON CANDY TO ACTRl

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Feb. L.
Postal Inspector Schweitzer today
sent to chemists for examination a
Eox of candy believed to be poisoned,
which came through the mails ac-
ccmpanied by a threatening letter
in Arabic addressed to a film act
ress whom the official declined to
name The letter contained a general
threat against actors and actresses
i. Hollywood and is believed by Of
ficials to have been the work of a
foreign fanatic.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-02
LEAVES SON SIS AND
RIGHT TO MAKE LIVING

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. /. The
world and SIS comprised the unusual
bequest of William r.. Gridley, of
this city, to his son, Charles. The
will, as probated, read;
"I bequeath my son, Charles, SIS
and the world to make a living in.''
The remainder of his small estate
Mr.. Gridley left to another relative.
He died January 16.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-02
CHILD sCALDED TO DEATH.

MdNTROSE, Colo, Feb. Ethel,
three-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Matt Herrera, died today from
burns received when she fell into u
pan of boiling water her mother was
using to scrub the kitchen floor
Mrs. Herrera was badly burned as
she tried to rescue the child.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-02
SEEKS ARzUR1TE ORE

A request has been received at the
Douglas Chamber of Commerce and
Mines from Harry Dixon employed
at the Metal Work studio at San
Francisco, for ton of arzurite ore.
If there is anyone in this section
who knows where ore OF that char
acter may be obtained, he is asked
to notify the local chamber. Arzurite
ore is quite scarce but Dixon is
anxious to obtain at least ton, if
possible.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-02
j. ID. ROCKEFELLER, PAINTER,
FINED 81 IN COURT

CHICAGO, Feb. John D. Rookie
feller, a house painter, complained
III municipal court today where his
wife appeared against him that there
ENas a vast difference between him
and the petroleum magnate of the
same name. He's got millions and
I've got buck" said he, but mo-
ment later he was bankrupt for
the judge fined him 81.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-02
WOULD ADJUST CHARGES
ON RECLAMATION WATER

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Adjustment
of water right charges on reclama,
tion projects to prevent defaulting
through greater leniency in pay.
ments is proposed in a bill today by
Representative French, republican,,
Idaho. Discretionary powers, in such
affairs, would be given to the board
of survey and adjustments of the
Interior department.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26

Joseph M. Halloran, chairman of the school accommodations commit tee of the school board throughout it's million dollar building program, has been in the service of his na- tive city since the time he first be- came a voter. His career has ex- tended from the time he was elect ed councilman from the fifth ward. Since then he has been alderman and mayor. He was elected to the latter position in 1910 and served two terms until 1914. In 1911 he represented New Britain in the state legislature and was New Britain's s representative in the democratic na- tional convention at Baltimore which nominated Woodrow Wilson for president that year.
 MT. Halloran became member of the school board in 1919 and served as member of the text book com mittee until he retired in 1922. He was elected to the board in 1923 and At the annual meeting In May, 1924, he was elected chairman of the school accommodations committee and under its guidance the commit tee has sponsored the construction of several modern fire proof school buildings in every section of the city,
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26
Parisian Latins Raise
 "ROuge Concert Prices

Paris, Nov. as LP) - The Rouge concerts" have been revived in the Latin Quarter after ten years in terruption and there is joy among the long haired men and snort haired women who keep the flame of intellect bright in the purlleus ol the Boulevard Montparnasse.
 Established thirty years ago. tne gouge orchestra-small but select until laid low by the war, dispensed boiled down masterpieces and re- treatments in return for the modest sum of 1.25 francs. In new prem ises along the rue d'odessa in the heart of the Quarter. within a stones throw of where Whistler sprang to fame the price has been raised to ten francs.
 Many artists now famous won his srurs on the little low piatforH' Iacoues Thibaud. the violinis'. was discovered there by Edouard Coi- onne. the eminent conductor. aau launched on his brilliant career
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26
Capital of Thibet
 May Be Electrified

Delhi, Nov. 26 R-Messages of mysterious happenings in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, have been perco- lating through the wild passes of southern Tibet into Northern India. A report brought by a shaggy hair ed and primitive Tibetan muleteers states that somebody who is in league with the Evil One has suc- ceeded in creating lights which out shine the sun at noon."
 The explanation seems to be that R. D. Ringing, young Tibetan nobleman, who has been studying electrical engineering in England, has reached the goal of his ambi- tion: to electrify the Forbidden City" of Lhasa,
 Several months ago Ringang took a shipment of electric light appli- ances out from England. but noth- ing had been heard of him since His purpose was to harness waterfall near Lhasa and introduce electricity into his native city.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26
WATERBURY LODGE PURCHASES STOCK
Thus Acquires Control Of l. o.
 0. E. Building

Waterbury, Nov. 24 R>-Town- send and Nosahogan lodges of Odd Fellows of this city have acquired control of Odd Fellows building here after 30 years of control by the I. o. o. r. hall association. This control has been acquired through the purchase of HOO shares of out standing stock which were held by various members of the lodge or their heirs.
 The two lodges themselves, as units, held but 800 shares previous to the recent purchases which now gives them control of the entire 1900 shares.
 This action was taken in order to assure q permanent voice in the management of the hall and to as sure a home for the two lodges for all time. Heretofore, lease of the Odd Fellows rooms has been nego- tiated through the I. O. o. F. hall association, whose directors were appointed by the stockholders.
 The property on North Main St.. with two stores on the ground floor and sixty offices on the other five floors is said to be valued at close to $350, 900.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26
Bears, Companions for
 14 Years. in Fatal Fight

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 26 Rt--In a battle royal witnessed only by the bears of the Delaware Park zoo, Big Brown Bill killed Ted, his brother and cell companion for IA years, early Thanksgiving morning.
 Other fights between the two bruins have occurred at feeding time but on each occasion employees would turn stream of cold water on them and hostilities would cease. There was no one to halt this battle to the death for they staged 1t just before dawn.
 Big Bill bears numerous wounds to remind him of the encounter as he stalks about his cage In solitary grandeur.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26
IRED GROSS DRIVE
 TO BE CONTINUED
Directors Decide to Carry Or
 Toward S6,000 Goal

The drive for memberships in the American Red Cross, which is being conducted in this city. will be con- tinued until the total more nearly approaches the figure originally set as a goal, even if 1t be necessary to issue call for volunteers for house to house canvassing, according to a statement issued today by Rev. Theodore A. Greene, president of the New Britain chapter and CurtiSs D. Sheldon, chairman of the drive in this city.
 All the factories are carrying on Red Cross enrolment and, according to the statement of the officers to- day. it will be impossible to com- plete this phase of the drive until next Tuesday at the earliest.
 New Britain residents were urged to contribute to the organization even if they have not been ap- proached by solicitors. He who gives now gives doubly," according to MT. Greene, who urged the peo- ple to send in their contributions to Leon A. Sprague, treasurer or the drive, who is at the New Britain Trust Co. The need for giving 10 the Red Cross at this time was enn- phasized and those in charge are hopeful that this latest appeal Will strike responsive chord in the hearts of those residents of the city who have not already contributed. The money is needed, they say.
 The total sum received to date IS s2.2S1.l2, including an addition of s33o.e2 today. The individual con tributions were as follows: Joint dinner at Baptist church, sSo.S' ] Carlson and Torrell, 100 per cent s1o; Parker and Buckley, s5; New Britain Trust Co.,, SIS; Hart ana Hutchinson, s17.50; A. A. Mills Co:, 100 per cent. s31; Savings Bank O. New Britain s2; New Britain man to treasurer, s25; Renier, Pickhardt and Dunn, s3; Barry and Bamforth' sS: Beaton and Caldwell. s2o:'o' G' Nowakowski. g.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26

Come to England for Fox Hunt ing" is the new slogan of the Brit ish government to attract winter visitors. Americans are invited to ride-and fall-with the Prince of Wales.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26
PROBING EXPLOSION

New London, Conn, Nov. A P,- Explosions in buildings fanking both sides of the Gulf Refining company at Main and Church streets, both of mysterious origin were today en- gazing the attention of city officials, fire and other departmental heads and inspectors of the Connecticut Power com. any in an effort to deter
 mine their cause. Failure to find gas main leakage led to the theory that seepage from leaks in under ground gasoline storage tanks might be responsible and Acting Fire Chief
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26
Prince Henry Studies
 To Become a Captain

London, Nov 26 P' - Prince Henry, the Kings third son. does not have much time for fox hunt hunt ing these days as he has been "cramming" for an army examina- tion which will make him captain
 The Prince. who has the dis'lnc- ton of being the tallest memoer of the Royal family, has a dlsllKe for anything suggesting courtesy prouotion and has made up ms mind to earn h.s stars in the ordin- ardy WAY. or not accept them at all. The Prince at present is a subaltern in the Tenth Hussars ana at ea>ai- rv maneuvers he looks atter HIS own mounts. even currylng ana ruo- bing them down after a severe test in the field.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26
SOUTHINGTON POLICE
 ON WILD GOOSE CHASE
Joker" Calls Them to This City to Get Restaurant
 Bandit.

A mysterious call to the Southing- ton police, purporting to be from the local police, brought Southing- ton constables to the local police station post here yesterday after noon on wild goose chase after the bandit who held up a restaurant in Plantsville late Wednesday night.
 The police learned that the tele- phone call was sent from the pay station at the local passenger sta- tion. Hurry up over to New Britain" the message ran, and get that fellow" A local street was named as the place the bandit was hiding
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26
c. R. TREAT CHOSEN

New Haven, Nov. 26 (PHCharles R. Treat Of Orange, Conn, former state senator, has been reelected q director of the second district of the Federal Land bank of the first zone. The vote given him was 42.- SS4 to 1,144 and he will serve three years.
 The bank does business for Maine. New Hampshire, Vermont. Rhode Island, Connecticut and New JerseE.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2s 1926

Thomas s. Shipman today ordered hourly tests of the gasoline si orage tanks for a 24-hour period in an ef- fort to reach a solution. Fortunately little damage resulted from either explosion. although Nick Poleesfe, employed by local contracting firm sustained burns when he lit match in the basement of a neighboring building today and an explosion fol- lowed. Fear of more serious dam age by possible future explosions had led city officials to conduct search ing investigation.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-26
CONSERVATIVE ELECTED

Howdenshire. Yorkshire. Eng. Nov. 26 Pl-The conservatives re- tained the parliamentary seat for tho Howdenshire division of the East Riding of Yorkshire In today's by election, necessitated by the resigna- ton of Lieut.. Col. Francis s. Jack son to accept appointment as gov ernor of Bengal.
 Major W. H. Carver was elected receiving 10,653 votes, as against G. s6S for r. C. -.infeld, liberal. and 2,31S for J. W. Keeshow, laborite.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-03
A Story Of r ea1 Life
Complete In This Issue
- -

! II would be the best thing in the
world that could happen to you"
The best thing ii the world.
Wen, he was fired now. Now
now he'd See. He got up off his
bench and squared his shoulders.
He'd go TO Stokes q Co. now.
He fastened his steps. Sup
pose, suppose" he smiled to him
self Stokes & Company should
really take me on and give me.
say $50 a week. What q thing 70
tell Sally
He was hanging on to his nerve
as he gave his name to the office
boy.
"I'd like to see Mr.. Stokes him
self" he found himself saying.
'aTell him used to be with Ar.
mold Cashton."
To his amazement the office
boy returned almost Immediately.
mr.. Stokes win see You at
once, sir" said the boy, who led
the way to the private office OF
the head Of the firm.
'sMr. Stokes" commenced
Jimmy, moistening his lips.
"Ah, Mr.. Brown" Stokes rose
and extended a friendly hand.
Do I understand you are no
longer with Mr.. Cashton?''
No, sir. We had some words
this morning"
Jimmy plunged at once into his
subject.
ITO be frank" he said, ''I'm
looking to make another con.
Ilection."
Stokes looked UP and smiled.
ITO be frankly frank" he said,
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treatment OF him ranked. He
funed inwardly and blindly. Then
hts rage left him and fear en-
tered instead. On a snch in Bat
terry Park, whittier he betook him
self, he sat down and Illuminated
on his lot.
Coward!
He was coward, was Jimmy
Brown, = coward through circum-
stances; a coward who for ten
years had meek1y borne Ashton's
abuse and III treatment and In re-
turn had worked faithfully and
hard. A coward, who, because his
job with Caahton had been the
only one he had ever had, be-
lIeved he could find no other.
And now he had been fired.
Now he was out of job. Now
his dream Of he and Sally Wynn
getting, married was farther away
than ever,
Mechanically he lit a eigaret and
stared at the waters Of the bay.
'FiredI Firedr' said a voice side
him.
well, what Of it?" he demand.
ed out loud suddenly. with unbe.
lievably recklessness, and a bum
on a nearby bench looked up and
scowled. He stared back defiantly.
well. what of it?"
And thus, on bench in Battery
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every enc on the same basis he
gave favors to Whiteson Com.
pany which he gave no one else.
And now. because Of q mixup in
envelopes the secret was out.
TIL" he staKnmered. And
then his tongue Glove to the roof
Of his mouth and he could say no
more.
"I-I-'' miHnicked the boss.
Don't try to say anything. There's
nothing to say. I'll do the saying.
You're fired! Understand? Fired
And don't get any idea that you're
going to get two weeks pay in
lieu OF notice"
Eyes. sir" managed James.
Fired! Dismissed In disgrace.
you-you nincOmpoop-you ash.
nine imbecile. I've put up with
your idiocy enough. T."
James turned abru lily and
walked out. In silence he got his
hat and coat. On his way out he
paused at the desk Of Sally Wynn.
Sally, a. little underpaid-e-ery
one In Cashton's office was un.
acknowledgements, who many
weeks before had captured his
heart.
''I guess everything's off for a
WHILE" he said to her az he in.
clined his head.
She knew what he meant and
caught his hand. Jimmy" she
said softly, and her eyes were
shining. II love YOU"
He didn't answer. but made his
way to the outside lobby and took
the elevator down to the street.
The rank injustice Of Cashton's
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You viii Want to Know Beautiful Peggy Starr Heroine Of
The Most Interesting Story Of Young Love Ever
Penned by Beatrice Burton.

alansE svsn have tfa clothes 70
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