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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
PARIS, April IS.

Sport clothes? Well, whether
or not you are to be married,
you will want to know some
thing of them. Your clothes
now, no doubt, are taking the
turn to sports instead of tea
parties, as they would have
been had you been going
around meeting your mother
in-law's friends.
Aunt Louise and have been look
ing around for sports clothes-and
such sights as we saw, everything
from an entire calfskin riding habit
worn by Mistinguet of the Moulin
Rouge on her early morning canter,
to some adorable little track pants
of brown and flannel and notified
brown and tan sweater top with a
Upper opening worn by a smart girl
VINO was playing handDall outdoors.
Silks Are Smartest
It is my candid opinion that she
who sports in silks this summer will
be smartest. Jerseys lead now, but
the latest styles are two piece silks,
things which would be adorable for
wear at any of the Indianapolis coun-
try clubs. The silks really look like
woolens or tweeds or cottons such as
exquisite ginghams but they have
that slinky something about them
that endears them to the feminine
heart.
A gray crepelera Russian blouse
frock has an insouciant grace. Chic
signs its name to the outfit with a
smashing bow on the left shoulder,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
MUSICAL CLUB

The Demaris Musical Club Thurs
day evening celebrated it's second an
niversary at the home of Mrs. Louis
Brahme. Mrs. Gertrude knight
talked and Miss Yvonne Miekle gave
an interpretive dance. Following the
dinner Ralph Pollen and Bernard
Gaylor gave pianologues. Those
present: Misses Viola Love, Nina
galloway, Greta Coles, Harriet
Moore, Yvonne Miekle, Susan Ryle,
Thelma Ryle, Rosemary Kelley,
Patricia Barnes, Messrs. Ted Brown,
Ralph Pollen Jr., Frederick Carey,
James Kelley, Buren, Miekle, Gerald
Ryle, Marvin Davidson and Elson
Perry, Mesdames John L. Finch, D.
P. Rigan, Turner Owens, Francis
Ralph Pollen Sr. and E. d.
Hartley.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
Mrs. Ross Again
to Head Indorsers

Mrs. David Ross was reelected
president of the national organiza-
ton of Indorsers of Photoplays at
the closing session of the convention
held at the Claypool Thursday. Mrs.
Charles Arthur Carlisle of South
Bend, was elected first vice presi-
dent; Miss Jenny Crab, Salt Lake
City, Utah. second vice president,
Mrs. Ferdinand Lucas, Greencastle
third vice president; DR.. Edna Hat
field Edmondson, Bloomington
fourth vice president; Miss Anna
Reade. reelected recording sec
rotary: Mrs. Mabel M. Dietz, cor
responding secretary; and Mrs. j.
II. Orndorff, treasurer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
Fraternity Members
Attend Anniversary

Members of the Phi Kappa Delta
fraternity, with their wives and
friends left Friday to attend
the anniversary congress of the Rho
chapter at South Bend. The cere-
monies will begin at p. m. Saturday
afternoon and will be followed by a
dinner and dance for the visiting
chapters at college Inn" in the La
Sale Hotel in the evening.
Those to attend from here are:
Messrs. and Mesdames
Herman Adams Chas C. Killion
Howard c. Phillips
Misses
Alice Hedricly GLADYS mccarthy
Mamie PMrsel Ruth Rogers
Florence Wilson Helen Gather
Bernice Wooden
Mcssrs.
Donald G. Ball J. Elwood Jones
Walter BiXler Ura Grimsley
Mlllard Beeman John Craig
Lloyd {. Burt Harry Reinhardt
Robert G, Craig VIM. Giezendanner
Robert COlglaizer Robert McCracken
r. A. Russell
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23

had but two weeks vacation. She's
on duty from 2 to 10 p. M, but this
is only half of her daily work.
Mrs. Johnson keeps house for the
three children who still live at home,
and her husband, also a guard at
the same Belt crossing, having the
Shift following hers.
mo, I'm not too busy" Mrs. John.
son says. 1.-THE two branches of my
Notwithstanding and switch
tending-are so different that one
keeps me from getting tired Of the
other" y
Mrs. Johnson says it is constant
watchfulness that prevents crossing
accidents.
Just looks like people try to get
run over sometimes" she declared
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
FOOD SALE

Hamilton-Berry chapter of Service
Star Legion will hold food sale
Saturday at the indianapolis Pow
err and Light Company for the
benefit Of the relief fund Of the
chapter. Mrs. u. H. Pursell, chair
man of the ways and means commit
tee, will have charge, assisted by
Mesdames Byron Todd. Ernest H.
wiles, e. Nevins, Frank Conner
and o. p. Bray.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
HONOR BIRTHDAYS

The Coterie Club entertained
Thursday afternoon with a birth.
day dinner honoring Mrs. Omer
Nogelsong, and Mrs. Edward Nc
Cannon, at the home of Mrs. Vogel-
song, $40 N. Eastern Ave. Guests
were Mesdames Earl Howard, Kern
Williams, Harry Alexander, Crydon
Lloyd viii Taylor, Louis Fair
bach, Jack Colvin, Leo Strutner.
Earl Purdy. L. Quigley, and Miss
Dorothy Beeler. The next meeting
OF the club will be with Mrs. Martin
Towey, 1910 N. Illinois ST., May s.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
School Children ir,
Historical Pageant

Approximately 1000 school chill
dren, assisted by an adult cast,
members of the Columbus Qnd)
Symphony Orchestra and Technical
High School Orchestra presented an
historical pageant and concert Fri
day night at 8 at Cadle Tabernacle.
A living flag was formed in which
999 children took part. The chill
dren's chorus also sang at the pro-
gram, which will be repeated this
afternoon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
N. DAME ALUMNI MEET

Indianapolis members of Notre
Dame University alumni met
Thursday night at the Chamber Of
Commerce to observe Universal
Notre Dame night, which is held
annually on April 81 by alumni
throughout tie country.
James Armstrong. general alumni
secretary, was the principle speaker
and described the growth of the
South Bend Institution in recent
years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
kIWANIS DANCE

Two hundred persons attended
the post-Easter dance of the In.
dianapolis Kiwanis Club, at the Co
lumbia Club. Thursday night. Ace
Berry was chairman of the
committee which arranged special
cabaret entertainment features. Mem
bers Of the women's committee as
sisting were Mesdamns Earnest
Barr chirman; j. w. Quill, Z. C.
Bracket, George Kuhn, NJ. I. Miller.
Marvin J. Hammel, o. c. Herdrich
Howard M. Gay, August c. Bohlen
and Robert Rhoads.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
LIES NICETIES
Hints on Etiquet

Il. Is it ever permissible to use the
expression my friend" in introduce
ing people?
2. Do gentlemen always shake
hands when introduced?
3. When a man is introduced to
woman, may he offer to shake
hands?
The Answers
/. No.
2. Yes.
3. The woman always offers her
hand first, if she cares to do so.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
SILK is NOW THE
THING FOR SPORTS.
ILENE TELLS SUE
Here's Another Chay Paris Fashion Letter Written to
indianapolis GirI-Track Pants of Brown
Flannel Is Latest

by two-inch tucked inserts running
around the full skirt and by great
pompoms embroidered in chenille in
that new rich dark blue that misses
black and yet is not navy.
Blue and Lavender
"Pansy" might be the name of
another sports model. Worth indeed
knew his colors when he fashioned
its skirt of iris blue with canary
yellow jumper blouses embroidered
in lavender angora. The hat is green
with a dozen landings the colors of
the dress. Angora, by the way is
the latest thing in trimming. This
suit has one startling innovation, the
sleeVelet.
Everything else I saw had long
sleeves or none, but it is whispered
here that this short sleeve heralds
hundreds Of the same type.
Flowers and ostrich feathers seem
to be dropping from the air to adorn
many Of the smartest and most be-
coming hats. French hosiery is de-
veloping personality, with at least
twelve different kinds Of clocks and
fancy heels which 1 saw on that
many women at tea the other after
noon.
Monogram
Handlerchiefs deserve mention be-
cause Of the sophistication which has
grown into the monograms. They
are intricate designs and you must
know how to get through a laby-
rinth to descipher just what milady's
initials are.
The new play, ia Poupee Fran
caise," is unusually mannish and
you'd be surprised at the curious
femininity Of Madeleinex Carriers
clothes as "the new woman"
Give my love to all the girls and
tell Sabra how happy I am over her
coming marriage.
My love,
Ql4.,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
LUNCHEON BRIDGE

Guests for two tables Of lunch.
con bridge were entertained on
thursday afternoon by Mrs. Harry
Relsser, S21 E. Fiftieth st. Covers
were laid for Mesdames George
ROSS II. w. Linton, o. w. Bridge.
Iord' G. H. Rossebo, Harold We.
gel, Carl Sharp and A. ]. Rice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
HONOR GUESTS

Mrs. Arthur Wagner, who will
leave soon to live in Elgin. ILL.,, and
Mrs. Lena Croshier, who is visit.
ing her daughter, Mrs. Irving C.
hamilton, were honor guests at a
luncheon bridge party on Thursday
given by Mrs. Ross A. Moore 574o
Central Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23

were given at the opening session Of
the convention Friday morning, after
which Mrs. Frank Sheehan, State
president of the Indiana Federation
of Clubs talked on Our Heritage"
Hrs. II. B. BLrnet spoke on THE
Hoosier Salon" at the afternoon
meeting, and Mrs. Brown talked on
Literature.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
COLORFUL VEGETABLES

A pinch Of soda put into the boil.
ing water in which new vegetables
are cooked will help them retain
their vivid and appetizing colors.
Cook new vegetables uncovered.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23

The mother of ten children has
for ten years made an excellent
Waterman here, with not single
accident slated against her crossing
while she was on duty.
Mrs. Eliza Johnson Of 1904 W.
Michigan St., went on duty at the
Belt Railroad crossing at w. Michi-
gan st. during the war. She has
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
BENEFIT PARTY

Alfarata Council No. gave a
benefit euchre and bunco party at
$3.50 Friday night at Redmen's Hall,
Capitol Ave. and North st. for the
Home for the Aged.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
NOVELTY DISHES

Spring should be the time to intro
duce new dishes to your family. A
novelty salad, brand new meat dish
or some dessert never served before
will add zest othe menu.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
NEW CURTAINS

Beauty in a room begins where
the light comes in. Spring should
be the time to dress up windows with
new curtains and Grapes. Glazed
chintz is popular now for curtains.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
NET HATS

Small net hats with horsehair
braid brims are the newest head
gear for spring bridesmaids. Hats
match the gowns in color.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
EVENING BAG

A new evening bag has fine gold
sequins on soft green silk and a top
of pearl and gold bangles. The dou-
BILE chain is of gold.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
FASHION
" HINTS
PLEATED SKIRTS

The pleated skirt is now the
smartest skirt. Small checks and
geometric plaids often fashion skirts
for plain colored coats.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
TO LECTURE

Mrs. Demarchus c. Brown will
speak on Cecil Rhodes and His
Dreams" in Hollenbeck Hall at the
Y w. c. A. this evening.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
PEARL FASHIONS

Rhinestone and crystal pins now
catch long strands of pearls in place
at the front Of the frock, in the
fashion of a gorgeous necktie.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
NEW BRACELETS

Paris sponsors black cord brace
let's with little hoops of gold encir-
cling them at intervals. OF course
one wears a pair of these novelties.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
CLUB HOSTESS

Mrs William A. Tyner, 33S N.
Arsenal Ave, entertained the S. M.
P. Club at her home Thursday
afternoon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
SHORT NIGHTGOWNS

Summer nightgowns are following
the short skirt mode and are made
at least twelve inches from the
floor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23

Every day The Times prints on
this page pictures of the latest fash
ions, practical service for readers
who wish to make their own clothes.
Obtain this pattern by filling out
the above coupon, inclosing Is cents
(coin preferred), and mailing it to the
Pattern Department of The Times.
Delivery is made in about a week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
AFTERNOON DRESS

The shirring at waistline is dis
tinctive feature of an afternoon
frock of printed chiffon, elaborated
with plain chiffon at hemline in
front. The chiffon makes the unique
tie. that ends in a bow. Design No.
1904 is a charming little dress to
wear for afternoons or informal eve
nings. See small figures! Front in
two sections; back a perfectly
straight piece. Just side and Shout
der seams to sew! A stunning dress
made in less time than it would take
to shop for it, For the 36-inch size
Q IL yards of 32-inch material with 1
yard of 40-inch contrasting is re-
quired. Pattern in sizes 16, 10 years.
SO, 3S, 40 and AZ inches bust meas
ure.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23
Hold Annual Junior
Senior College Part,

april showers bring May flow
ers," was the theme Of the toasts
given at the annual junior-sen
Tor banquet of the Indiana Central
College Friday night on the roof
garden Of the SEVERN. Covers were
laid for eight at tables decorated
with sweet peas and spring flowers
Musicale numbers representing 1.-THE
Storm" and 1.-THE Voice Of April
were given during the dinner.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-23

w. X. c.
George H. Chapman, w. r. C..
No. 10, will meet at p. m. Tuesday
at FIT. Friendly, 512 N. Illinois St.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-05-14
2MEN WANTED
A< <AlAAAN "A AAAN 4 ~
FOR MURDER
NOW IN PRISON
Confessed Slayers of Wheel
0ck Banker Plead Guilty to
Charge in Minnesota

Saltwater, Mimi, May t4.-P)-
Jack Northrup Of Williston. N. d.,
and Frank Gibson Of Minneapolis to-
day were assigned to the twine fac
tory by Warden J. J. Sullivan, fol-
lowing their sentence Friday to life
Imprisonment for the murder OF
Frank Dahlin, Isanti village marshal
Within few hours after their in
dictment Friday in Isanti county for
first degree murder, the men were
on their way to prison. arriving here
last night. Both pleaded guilty after
expressing desire to get it over
with"
The two men were wanted in North
Dakota for the murder of bank
cashier, but developments Of Friday
will prevent their return.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-05-14
Note, Attached to Parcel,
Threatens Violence if SaccO
and Vanzetti Are Executed
1 Letter Is Forwarded to
Governor, But Explosive Is
Withdrawn From Mail

Boston, May l4.--(Hp-A package
containing dynamite, addressed to
Governor Alvan T.. Fuller, was in
tercepted by postal authorities here
today.
The parcel. which was accom- panied
by letter threatening violence IL
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Van
zetti are executed. was taken from
the mails by an alert cmploye at the
parcel post station.
The letter was forwarded today to
the governor, with an accompanying
letter from Postal Inspector Park D.
Colvin.
The threatening note, which was
tied to the parcel with wire, read:
"Governor Of Massachusetts: ! have
succeeded in getting one quarter
ton of this. If Sacco and Vanzetti
hre going to be murdered ! am going
to get more and use it.
lsigned) "A Citizen Of the World
Inspectors Report
Inspector Colvin said in his report
to the governor:
1.-THE enclosed threatening commun-
ication was found at the Burlington
avenue parcel post station Of this
office on May 10, bound to a parcel
with wire.
"From it's appearance an employe
handling the parcel suspected that il
contained unmailable matter. 1t was
withdrawn from the mail
"On examination by Inspector ). r.
A. Sullivan, the parcel was found to
contain dynamite, which has beer
disposed of. This office has no clue
to the identity Of the per.pn who
mailed the parcel and we are unable
to determine in what section Of the
city the mailing took place."
The. description Of the package as
reported to the state house contained
no mention Of any method Of detonat-
ing the explosive.
1t was thought that it was intended
solely as threat Of more dangerous
things to come.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-05-14
Funeral For Man Who Com
mitted Suicide After Kill
ing Neighbor and Wound
ing Latter's Son to BE Held
Tomorrow; Plans For Flint
Funeral Not Completed

Jamestown, N. D., May l4.(Pl-
Roy Flint, seriously wounded when
his father was shot to death at
Cleveland by Sayles Hastinga Thurs
day. passed good night at a local
hospital here and is in fairly good
condition this morning.
His mother, Mrs. w. F. Flint. is
expected in jamestown today from
Universal. Indiana, where she was
called recently by the death Of her
mother. Funeral arrangements for
Mr.. Flint will not be made until her
arrival.
The funeral CT Sayles Hastings,
who committed suicide in his own
granary after killing Flint and
wounding Flint's 16-year- old son, will
be. held at Cleveland Sunday, the
time depending. on the arrival OF
relatives from South Dakota. Burial
will b. made at Cleveland.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-05-14
FEDERAL AGENT.
CHARGED WITH
MANSLAUGHTER
Two Killed When u. S. Patrol
Boat Crashes Into Launch
in Detroit River

Detroit, May IA. up = August
Lottner, federal prohibition agent,
was held today on charge of man.
slaughter in connection with the
deaths Of James Lee and his daugh-
ter Mildred, IA, killed yesterday when
a patrol boat crashed into their
launch in the Detroit river. James
N. Fitzimmons, another federal agent,
was released after being questioned
all night by members Of the police
homicide squad.
The prohibition boat smashed into
the small launch, cutting it in half.
Lee and the girl were killed instant
ly. Charles Stringer, 2G, n passen-
ger in the boat, was severely injured
but managed to swim ashore.
Police said they had obtained ver-
sions Of the crash from witnesses,
all substantially the same, that the
patrol boat circled around the wreck
age and then sped away without Of
fcring assistance nor attempting to
recover the body of the girl which
was visible from thc shore, clinging
to the wrcckage..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-05-14
OIL IS FOUND
AT ROBINSON,
T0WNLEY SAYS
Sends Message 10 Friends
From Jamestown: Big Meet
ing Planned Tomorrow

Grand Forks. n. d., May a.
(AP)-A. G. Leonard, professor
Of geology at the University Of
North Dakota and state geOlOgist.
was skeptical today regard ng
\. &. TOwnley's reported "oil
strike ut Robinson. He pointed
out that there was no way in
which the presence Of oil in pay
in quantity could he definitely
determined until. u well actually
"came in"
jamestown. N. D., May 1l.--(F)--
Struck oil at Robinson. Tell every
body" is the message sent by A. {.
Townley to some two or three hun
dred friends from jamestown last
night
Mr.. Townley. in company with Dell
Patterson Of Donnybrook. W. G.
johnson and II. c. Shoemaker, spent
the night here, leaving earlv today
for the scene of the so-called Town
ley well at Robinson to prepare for a
big meeting there tomorrow. Mr.
rownley told friends here that the
details Of the plan of operation would
be made public at the meeting to-
morrow.
Walter Maddox. lieutenant Cover.
nor Of North Dakota. Dad Walker of
Yucca. State Senator Ole II. Olson
of New Rockford and other former
Nonpartisan league leaders and
friends Of Mr.. Townley, will partici-
pate in the Robinson meeting, it was
announced. 1t was expected that
thousands Of persons will be attracted
by the message that oil has been
found
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-05-14
FOR
SAFETY MEET
IS ANNOUNCED
State Officials, Nationally
Prominent Men to Speak at
Min0t Gathering

Speakers Of state and national
prominence will be on the twO-day
Safety Congress program at Minot
May rs and 26, as announced tenta-
'eively today by the State Safety
The meetings are to be held at the
Elks Home in Minot and will open
at 10 O'Clock the morning Of May Is
with registration. Hon. A. J. H.
Bratsberg,, president of the Minot
city comm ission, will deliver the ad-
dress of welcome and Governor A. G.
Sorlie is also to deliver an address,
the subject of which has not yet
been announced.
E. w. Corn, Of the National Safety
Council Of Chicago, is to give an ad-
dress on safety a. Community
Problem" and G. S. Buck, jamestown
attorney and chairman of the James
town Safety Education Committee, is
to speak on "Public Safety Educa-
ttion." Appointment of committees
and announcements will complete the
mornings program.
Young to Talk
City Attorney c. L. Young Of Bis
marck, former. president Of the state
bar association. is to open the after
Moons program with talk on "The
Rules Of the Road Law and Z. r.
Shedd. safety, superintendent Of the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
railway and representative Of the
American Railway. association, will
talk on Safety as q Railroad Prob
lem." Fay Harding, member OF the
state railroad commission, will give
report on the activities of the
grade, crossing committee of the
council. A general discussion of
safety problems will follow.
The Thursday session will start at
$3.50, with George Hoenck, member of
the Fargo city commission, presid-,
ing. Mayor Bratsberg Of Minot is
to talk on Uniform Municipal Regu-
lations as I Safety Measure" and
this will be followed by a general dis
cussion Of the value Of uniform
laws.
Dr. A. A. Whittemore Of Bismarck.
state health officer, Is to talk on
"What the Statistics Show" and will
point out the number Of preventable
accidents. II F. Mcclure, Fargo,
manager Of the Northern States
Power company. will talk on ."Acci-
dent Prevention In Industry"
!. A business session. election Of Of
ficerf FOR the remainder Of the year
and COMMITTEES reports will conclude
the seasion.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-05-14
King Stanley, Indian
Fighter, Dies at u

New York. May l4.--4A1-Colonci
King Stanley. Indian fighter and trail
blazer, is dead here today. He was
70 years old.
For years school boys were thrilled
by the picture Of "King Stanley
Indian scout" in the old McGuffey
fifth reader.
He was born in a prairie schooner.
Shooting his way to safety when
c"t, off. from his party ut the Battle
of Wounded Knee Greek, won him the
sobriquet of "Dead Shot," which
stuck to him for life.
In 1928 he was married to Grace
Raymond. Brooklyn newspaper
woman.