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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
FRANCHISE.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned. The Northern Virginia
Power Company, a Corporation. has
filed its application on the 9Th dav
of June. 1926, in the office of the
Clerk of the County Court of Jeffer-
son County. West Virginia. for the
grant of certain franchises by said
County Court for the period of fifty
wears to place poles, string wires and
place other fixtures for the purpose
of transmitting electric current for
light, heat. power and other purposes
upon and along the public roads in
said County as follows:
A franchise to cross the public
road known as the Charles Town
feet West of the Norfolk & West
ern Railway Company. and also on
the Summit Point road opposite
that point so as to furnish light.
heat and power to Messrs. Moler
and Swimley and others in that
section.
Also a franchise to occupy that
portion of the road known as the
Shepherdstown-H alltown Turnpike
from Reedson Just North of the
WAN line OF the baltlm0re q ONO
Railroad to the Northern end of
the farm of Mr.. H. H. Hendricks
on said road.
Notice is hereby given to any citi-
zen, corporation Or persons interest
ed in the granting or refusing of said
franchise who desires to be heard.
that said applicant after thirty DAYS
publication of this notice as required
by law will ask the County Court Of
said Co. at session to be held on the
10th dav of August. 1926. in the
Court House. in Charles Town, JEFF
ferson County, West Virginia, to
grant said franchise, and if for any
reason said application should not be
heard at that time then the notice is
hereby further given that said appli-
cation will be made at any special or
regular term thereafter of said
court that may be held.
NORTHERN VA. POWER co.
By Brown & Brown. Counsel.
June 9-5t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30

Of the big reasons for this condition
u that modern young men don't ex-
pect the girls they marry to know
much about cooking" said Miss Max
well.
I'm the future, before man pops the
question, he's going TO find out wheth-
er the girl knows what calories are
and whether she's wise to the elements
OF a balanced diet.
"a few questions before the minis
ter asks, DO you take this woman
would save thousand recrimlnations
later"
There are certain dishes TO which
Miss Maxwell is partial As she ex-
plains them, they are readily pre-
pared. Miss Maxwell uses for
Maryland Chicken.
Two IA Id. cup water
chickens eggs
(broilers) Fine bread crumbs
Salt Fat
Pepper Ia cup butter
! cup evaporated l tsp. salt
milk diluted Dash pepper
with tbsp, flour
Dress, clean and cut up chickens.
Sprinkle with sail and pepper, dip In
crumbs. egg, and crumbs. Place In
well-oiled dripping pan, and bake
twenty minutes In 450degree r.
oven, then reduce the temperature to
$50 degrees r. and cook until tender,
about twenty minutes longer. Basic
every ten minutes during cooking with
VI cup melted butter. Remove to plat
ter and pour around a cream sauce
made of fat in dripping pan, the flour.
diluted milk salt end pepper.
Asparagus en- Fri.
! bunch fresh " cup water
asparagus tbsp. butter
Q rounds toast tbsp. -four
. poaehed eggs tsp. salt
n cup evaporated Pepper
milk diluted n cup grated
with cheese
Prepare white sauce of the butter
four, salt, pepper and diluted milk.
Cook the asparagus In boiling sailed
water. Drain and add to white sauce.
Place poached egg In center of toast.
Pour asparagus around the egg and
sprinkle grated cheese over top Of all.
Serve at once. Serves six.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
PUBLIC SALE
OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue Of decree Of the Cir
cult Court of Jefferson County. West
Virginia. entered on the 10th day Of
MAY, 1926. in the Chancery suit
therein pending. wherein the Town
Of Harpers Ferry was plaintiff and
Edith Smith Williams. ct al, were
defendants. the undersigned Special
Commissioner will offer for sale in
front Of the Bank Of Harpers Ferry.
in Harpers Ferry. West Virginia. on
SATURDAY. JULY II. 1925,
at 10 A. NJ.
Lot Block BIB. in Harpers Ferry.
West Va,
fronting 10S feet on Washington
street and 108 feet on Ridge street.
nearly opposite Hill Top Hotel. The
property is improved by an old
house.
TERMS OF SALEi-one-third
cash on day Of sale. balance IN one
and two years. the deferred pay
ments to be evidenced by interest
bearing notes secured by retention OF
JAMES M. MASON. JR.,
Special Commissioner.
State of West Virginia.
County of Jefferson.
In the Office Of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court thereof.
I. c. w. Conrad. Clerk Of the said
Court, certify that James M. Mason.
Jr.. Special Commissioner, has ex-
ecuted bond before me in above suit
with approved security, conditioned
according to law.
c. w. CONRAD,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR COUNTY sUPERlNTENDE
OF SCHOOLS.

I am a candidate for County "
erintendent of Public Schools o.
ferson County, subject to tae " n
sion of Democrats a the appi0''
primary election. Il, a
There arc msAE feasons, ~ \.
candidacy shoud eet VITA =. Nj
prevail of tho Democrats OF Ias =
ty. .,,s,ss{|
Nv many years as -, -
teacher in the higA ana s s.4sn.s.s
schools. and as seeeilll +, las ! 40
have given me a age Ae'a ah IL
aration for meetir. the oDl,s' n
of this position. The fa' ;nsi., I
duties of the Office itself NV"
woman to fill it. w.,,l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
NOTICE
TO CONTRACTORS.


Sealed proposals will be received
by the Recorder of the Town of
Charles Town. until o'clock P. NJ,
eastern standard time. on the 18th
day of July. 1926. for the construc-
ton of storm and sanitary sewers.
and a sewerage disposal plant. Sew
erage proposals will be received as
follows:
ga" Disposal Plant and outfall
sewers from McGraw Avenue. to
the plant.
"B" Storm and sanitary sewers.
constituting the remainder of the
system to be built.
Proposals win be received only
upon standard forms, which may be
obtained from the Recorder of the
Town. and from J. P. Blundon, Key
ser. West Virginia.
Each proposal for each section
must be accompanied by a certified
check. made payable to the Town of
Charles Town, for the sum of Two
Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars. which
check viii be forfeited to the Town
of Charles Town, as liquidated dam
age, in the event that the successful
bidder fails to execute the contract
and furnish the necessary bond. as
provided for in said contract.
A surety bond in the sum of fifty
per cent of the amount of the con-
tract will be required
The Council reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
lSigned) G. X. WYSONG, Mayor
Don G. Dolly. Recorder.
.Tune 16dt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received up to July
sth. 1926, for the construction of the
limestone retaining wall, distance
of approximately 100 feet along the
property of G. K. Wysong, situated
on South Samuel street. west side.
The contractor to furnish all mater
ial and labor.
For further information and spe-
cifeations. apply to the undersigned.
VIM. II. Anderson,
Chairman of Street Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

Being solicited by many influential
voters to run for Justice of the Peace
for Charles Town District. an
nounce myself a candidate subject to
the action of the Democratic primary
election. August 8. 1926. and prom
Use if elected to conduct the office in
a dignifed manner. w. C. CLIPP.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
THE 15oTH ANNIVERSARY.

Sunday. July A. marks the 150th
anniversary of the Declaration of
interchangeable birth of nation.
The Magazine of The Washington
Star for Sunday. July A. contains
numerous illustrated articles of pa
triotic nature-entirely suitable to
the great days celebration. Order
your copy of next Sundays Wash
ington Star from G. M. Slifer, news
dealer. today.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
In the Matter of Sewerage Bonds
for Corporation of Charles Town
West Virginia.

In the Matter of Sewerage Bonds
for Corporation of Charles Town.
West Virginia.
At a session of the Council of the
corporation of Charles Town. West
Virginia. held on the 9Th day of
March. 1926. an order was made and
entered on record authorizing vote
70 be taken by the legal voters of
the Corporation of Charles Town.
upon the issuance and sale of Sixty
Eight Thousand 1858. 000.00) Dol
lars of bonds of said town for sew
erage purposes and directing that
an election be held therein on the
9th day of April. 1925. for the pur-
pose of determining whether or not
said bonds should be issued.
The returns of said election held
on that date. show that five hundred
and eighty-five (585) votes were
cast for. and two hundred and seven
ty-five (275) votes were cast against
issuing said bonds; so that not less
than three-fifths of the voters voting
at said election voted in favor of
their issuance.
The Council of said corporation of
Charles Town has caused to be trans
mitted to me a duly certified copy of
all the orders, proclamations. notices.
advertisements. affidavits. and a rec
ord of all the proceedings connected
with or pertaining to said bond issue.
| have examined the same. and it is
nv opinion that the bond issue is
regular. and all the proceedings in
compliance with the law / there
fore approve the validity of said
bonds as provided by chapter IA Acts
of the Legislature. 1928 Session.
HOWARD B. LEE,
Attorney General. Stat of West Va
Charleston. West Virginia.
June IL. 1926.
June 23-2t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR CONSTABLE.

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for constable in Charles Town
District to fill vacancy now exist
ing. My candidacy is subject to the
action of the decision of the voters
in the Democratic primary. August
3, 1926. Roger A. Clipp.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

The Board of Directors Of the Ma
tional Citizens Bank Of Charles
Town at a meeting on Tuesday. June
%, declared a dividend of 20 on the
capital stock of said bank payable
out of the earnings for the six
months ending June 80. 1926. Said
dividends are due and payable on or
after July /. 1925.
A. M. S. Morgan, Cashier
C. E. Hughes, President
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30

companies, a n d
who enjoys the
distinction of be-
ing among the
Arst A m e ri C a n
girls to be recog-
nized In grand
opera circl e 8,
takes particular
pride In her cul-
inary skill. Cook
ing, In her esti-
nation, is a fine
art which Is rap
fdly being lost.
GfT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR MEMBER COUNTY w. s.

We are authorized TO ssarndidsi
Mr.. Charles H. Moore az Of W
for reelection as a nlelliO a., Chsna
Jefferson County CourL III he sctias
Town District. subject 70 sni n Auf'
of the Democratic Primary =
ust next. ----
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

/ hereby announce myself a.
date for denomination to the once
Clerk of the County Court Of
ferson County. subject to the -
Of the Democratic primary elet
in August, 1926.
Chas. A. Johnsst
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

We are authorized to anneu
Edward T. Moler. Of Shephedse1
as a candidate for the Denoa
nomination for Clerk Of the Gsss
Court of Jefferson county suDl ,s r
the primary election to be ed
Tuesday. August Sd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

Authority has been given 1
Spirit of Jefferson to announce &
Conrad. a candidate for the saa
Clerk of the Circuit Court Of u
son County. subject to the led
of the Democratic Primary els6
August 8. 1926.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR COUNTY sUPERINTENDl.

The Spirit of Jefferson pI j ham {
ed to announce Mr.. |. N. D '"t;on !
a candidate for renomlna''syub isd
Superintendent of Schools, ,. ssrss.
to the decision of the DeI lsss''
Primary election August :. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
PLANTS FOR SALE.

Cabbage, Tomato. Beet. Pepper
and other plants for sale cheap. All
of the best varieties. and good
healthy plants. Call at my residence
on West Washington street.
John w. Cubbage.
June 2-1m*
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
GARAGE FOR SALE

viii offer my garage building and
stock, or my building only for sale.
Located near B. & o. station. and ON
Main highway. Apply to
April 2S-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR COUNTY coMMlssioN IA,

l hereby announce myse .;oner isfI
date for County Jeferse'
Charles Town district. OF nsuocrsHs
County. subject to the the
primary August 8 i'N 4. S. Allss.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR cnnns.

: To the Demos,..'-
second Ssa Congress,ssia...s.
West Virginia i0aal M
and believing that 80 .ss 1
I Tor a candidate en- ,asis
t pies advocated by ' ny
termined to pres 3 .se.
your eonsideration' = ~ u
Of principles, and ,di'i + = I'd
VII '. consider the SAM !. ) a''
otner matters invoIvs,s5
De1ore you finally =.
minds as to how Won l % \
primary election Il - s y. u
ust 3. 1926, for m p y 81
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR CLERK OF COUNTY col

l hereby announce myself d 4
didate for Clerk Of the G.
Court of Jefferson. subject 10
Democratic Primary Of Aar
Your support will be appreciate
]. Richard Run
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR THE COUNTY couk''

We are authorized to anh0gt or d
S. T. Knott as candidate ;orsr 4
office of County Comnisslosh;sa.e
Shepherdstown district. s sap3
the Democratic primary
Aup11st g. 1926. ---
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
TO VOTERS OF JErrrp
COUNTY

| hereby announce my cs,s
at the Democratic primay p
to be held on Tuesday. lurI
1926. as a candidate for th
of Delegates, and seek The Nj
those entering the Demoentk
mary. If nominated and els,li
assure you that it shall ever \
purpose and aim to work N
benefit of the voters Of Ieaa
county at all times.
Upton Scott Mart
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR RENT,

Groom house for rent on Fifth
avenue. Ransom. Now occupied by
F. C. Johnston. Possession given
the 1st of July. c. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
l.. w. LLOYD

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every ~ - esewts Il sns,u.asA
sAowing dem ~ rsseA- 2ssnana
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30

Money to Loan. on good real es-
tate security only. Inquire of or ad-
dress X Y 2. care Spirit of Jefferson
office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
HAULING,
OF All KJNnc

| am prepared to do all kinds of
hauling. both heavy and light, with
truck or cart. Prices reasonable.
Give me call. T. c. johnson,
June 2-2m% Ransom w Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR HOUSE or ~

date for the West vi, nyas.
I Delegates, subject to pf n
the coming Democrats l I'm
tion' August 3. 1925 ''' F'as
- Robsr, | n.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR JUSTICE OF THE rIsN

We are authorized to ann for Jus
C. o. Wiley as a canolHTh srles Tov1a
tice of the Peace In Democrst'
District, subject to tne nett
Primary election in Angus
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
NJ Q G. E

To the Taxpayers of Jefferson Coun-
ty. West Virginia:
You are hereby notified that the
Board of Review and EQUALIZATION
for said county will convene at the
Court House thereof. on
Monday, the 2lst day of June,
1926. at 10 o'clock a. M. and will
continue in session from day to dav
not exceeding twenty-five DAYS for
the purpose of hearing the complaint
of any taxpayer. as to the assessment
placed upon property by the assess
or for the year 1926. 1t is the duty
of said Board to reduce the value of
any property shown to them to have
been assessed too high and to raise
the same when shown to have been
assessed too low. and this may be up
on the petition of any taxpayer in
terested, or upon the Boards own
motion.
Anv assessment not contested be-
fore said Board will become final IN
on the adjournment of the Board.
Given under my hand this 5th day
of June. 1926.
CHAS. A. JOHNSON, Clerk
of County Court and Ex-officio Clerk
of said Boad.
P. S.-The following dates will be
given by the Board to consider as
sessments of certain districts. viz:
Shepherdstown District June %
Shepherdstown Corporation June 28
Harpers Ferry District June 20
Harpers Ferry Corporation June 90
Bolivar Corporation June 90
Kabletown District June 20
Middleway District .Julv /
Sharles Town District July 2
Charles Town Corporation July 2
tanson Corporation July 2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR RENT,

Front and back apartments in St.
George building, Charles Town, West
Va. Apply to Mrs. Reva G. Rissler.
in care of Harness Factory.
Feb eff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30

gressionai nj y IL
ginia: a.fies
Democrats ice so 3 :
from the Sec c.S51lla.ia J
mary to be held i a.
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
USED CARS.

We have several bargains in used
cars. Before buying see US.
Central Garage,
Clipp & Coleman. Proprietors
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
Know Your Cook Book,
Girls, Advice of Diva

Margery Maxwell, prima donna with
khe Chicago Civic and RavInla opera
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
For RENT

o-room front apartment in Pain
Apartments. Apply to
Link & Jones.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
LEARN BARBER TRADE. oUIcKl

LEARN BARBER TRADE, QUICK!
Big steady demand Worlds larg-
est chain of schools and shops. Jobs
guaranteed. Write Tri-City Barber
Schools. ST E. Baltimore St.. Balti-
more. Nd.
June 30-5t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30

FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE.
For sale, Good Used Ford Tour
ing car. Apply to
Peerles. Garage,
Rippon, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
HAULING WANTED.

Hauling of all kinds. Have ton
truck for hire. Reasonable rates.
Phone 115-W. Shirley Ely.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
FOR SALE.

Farm lighting and power plant for
sale. cheap. For particulars. see
Link & Jones.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30

Pictures framed, Furniture repair
cd and upholstered. c. p. Miller.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

Myrtle Barr. Secretary
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-30

June 23-2t
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P. S.-The following dates will be
given by the Board to consider as
sessrnAntS Of cert u In Liz
Evening star., 1926-06-05
"SHUT-IN" VETERANS
TO BE GIVEN OUTING
Will Be Entertained Sunday al
Home Of DR.. and Mrs. Turner.
Transportation Needed.

Plans have been completed for the
entertainment of veterans of the
World War who still are :shut -ins'
at the local hospit.ls Sunday at the
home of DR.. and Mrs NJ. l.. Turner
Berwyn Heights, Md The reception
Is in charge of the Veterans of For
eign Wars. assisted by number o.
veterans units.
Transportation of the convalescent
veterans from Naval Hospital. Sol
diers' Home and the Tuberculosis
Hospital has been provided, but more
volunteer cars are needed to carry
disabled veterans from Walter Reet
Hospital. Mount Alto and st. Eliza
beths Hospitals, Charles kohen
chairman of the committees. reports
Owners of cars who are willing to Dc
this service for the veterans are ask
ed to communicate with Mr.. kohen
at 606 Thirteenth street. before to-
morrow noon. ASSIGNMENTS will lie
made. Automobiles bearing the vet
Grams are to leave the various hos
pitfalls at | 80 and return to the city
before $40.
The outing is an annual event of
the local organization of the Veter.
ans of Foreign Wars, and any eX-
penses incurred are to be betrayed
by the receipts of the poppy sales.
The Mobiles of the Almas Temple
are assisting the V. r. W. commit
tee. rs are the Shrine Band, the Nut
Band" the auXiliaries of the V. f. W
chapters and Il group of young WON
en- under the direction of Mother
Stead. Mrs. Margaret Lidstone is
chairman of the auXiliaries commit
tee.
Evening star., 1926-06-05
MURDER SUSPECT FREED.
Harry F. McCarty Brought From
Honolulu in Cowling Case.

NORFOLK. Va, June 5 R).-
Harry F. McCarty, who was brought
half around the world to face charge
of murder growing out of the mys-
terious Staying of John p. Cowling,
naturalist and recluse, at his home
near Suffolk, and who has since spent
several months in Jail waiting trial, is
free.
Thursday, on the eve of the date
set for his trial. Commonwealth At
torney Charles B. Goodwin announced
he had nolle pressed the case for lack
of evidence.
McCarty was charged with the kill
ing of the recluse on the night Of
April %, and. an indictment having
been obtained from the grand jury,
machinery was set in motion to have
him brought back to this country. He
was located after a long search on the
part of Herford Tynes Cowling, inter-
national cinematographer and son of
the slain man, in the Army in Homo
lulu.