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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

nesday afternoon on the occasion
of her birthday. A number of her
friends dropped in" to spend the
afternoon and brought refresh
ments with them. A most enjoy
able time was spent.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

For four centuries, the massive
oak table in st. Thomas hospital.
Canterbury, has been in daily use.
1t seats 20 persons and was in
tended for poor pilgrims to the
shrine OF St. Thomas A-Backet.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
Mrs. Knapp Entertains.

Mrs. August Knapp entertained
at her home Wednesday about
twenty Oswego ladies in honor of
the birthday of Mrs. James Long.
The afternoon was spent in the
usual way after which a delicious
lunch was served,
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
Catholic Ladies' Aid.

The Catholic Ladies' Aid was
entertained Wednesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Ed Cody, with
Mrs. Margaret Latterell and Mrs.
Borgert assisting Mrs. Cody as
hostesses.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
Fireman's ball Friday, Feb. 10.

Country roads are getting better
and more farmers are seen to town.
Have Oavey clean your clothes.
29-tf
The market on eggs is 35 cents,
butter 45 cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bawden
were Thursday visitors with rela-
tives here.
Dick Rhoads of the Paxton coun-
try was a Monday night visitor at
the Bud Cahill home.
Matinee Thursday at 3:15 show
ing big double-feature program.
Liberty.
Quincy Poore and Bert Toohey of
Poplar were demonstrating a new
Ford from the City garage here
Friday.
Irish blarney, Jewish luck and
Scotch thrift-mix them all to-
gether and the result is a heap Of
laughs. Don't miss the fun Tues
Liberty. See
Pleasure before Business"
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Krebsbach,
Paul Krebsbach and Paul Fay of
Vida were doing business in Wolf
Point Wednesday. The Krebs-
bach brothers and Mr.. Fay at
tended the Commercial club meet
ing in the evening.
F. e. Rathert returned home
Wednesday evening after about
two months spent visiting Mrs.
Rathert at Denver and in a trip to
Florida. He reports Mrs. Rath-
condition as very much inn
proved.
Parents Do you want an intim-
tte view of what the younger gen
is doing in school besides
heir lessons? See: "The High
school Hero" Thursday-also Sat
lrday. Matinee Thursday 3:15 P. /
u. No pictures Friday night.
,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hall of
Iamblin were in Wolf Point on
Gonday. Mr.. Hall recently returned
a trip in the east, but is glad {
o get back. He thinks Montana q
have it all over the eastern
ariety: t
Mrs. James DeWane and little \
aughter of Vida returned to their S
ONE Sunday after a week here at b
ne Paul Schillinger home. Mrs. t
'eWane came into town to care Ii
or her mother who was suffering t
'om a serious case of blood-poison- q
lg. g
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
oswego Ladies Hostesses.

OSWcyU EduItS HOStcSScS.
Miss Thale Scott and Mrs. Geo.
R. Brown of Oswego jointly en-
tertained at the latter's home
Wednesday a few of their friends
to a six o'clock dinner. After
which the remainder was spent in
cards.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
Shower for Mrs. Lund.

Mrs. Sig Lund, who recently
adopted a little baby, was sur
prised by a "baby shower" on
Wednesday afternoon. The time
was spent pleasantly, and the lit
tie newcomer received many
dainty and useful gifts.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Ed Schillinger of the Vida coun-
try attended the meeting of the
Commercial club Wednesday.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
RECENT CLEANINCS
FROM OTHER PAPERS

ICdCl OIL lCt
ment Officer Burr Hill, with Pc
liceman Curt Coolidge of Lewis
town. made a raid on the place OF
H. R. Long at Moore and siezed a
80 gallon still, with mash, moon
shine, wine and a lot of material.
Long gave bonds before United
States Commissioner Dan Hanley
here to secure his appearance in
the federal court at Great Falls.
Glasgow The Valley County
Certified Seed Potato Growers as
ISOLATION was organized with cleo
ton of Lewis Belzer as president,
Charles Rice, vice president; c..
H. Richardson, secretary-treasur-
er. Mr.. Belzer was also chosen
county director of the state potato
marketing association and will re-
port Valley county It the state
meeting at Great Falls Feb. IL.
1t is planned to perfect a state
wide certified seed potato market
ing association to handle the en-
tire output of certified seed in
Montana and make direct contact
with certified seed users out of
the state in an effort to stabilize
prices.
Meistone-A Miss Murray, a
visitor from Nebraska, en- route
to the home of relatives a consid-
cradle distance north of Sumatra,
was the victim of an accident that
removed her scalp. She
was enroute from Sumatra to her
destination by car, and when the
machine skidded she was thrown
against the roof of the car in such
a maner as to sustain a cut Of the
scalp extending almost from one
ear to the other.
Alhambra, Cal.-Nathan Sher-
nan, IA, previously reported kid
mapped from his home in Alham-
bra, Cal, and held for ransom in
San Diego, is being held for his
parents by San Diego authorities.
Phe boy was picked up when he
at the San Diego postoffice
or ransom money. Police say he
admitted he wrote the ransom let
himself. The boy said he had
'un away from home and became
desperate for money when the
mall amount he had with him
lad been spent.
Deer Lodge-A new record
rice for a wool clip was estab-
ished for Montana yesterday
yhen Nels Nelson & Son sold T.
90 fleeces at Al cents. The sale
as made to Scotty Brown of Mis-
oula.
The best previous price for a
92S clip was 401a cents.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Don't forget the Fireman's ball
next Friday evening, Feb. 10. It's
one of the big events of the season.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Mrs. Jean Mulligan was a visitor
in Wolf Point from Poplar Friday.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Smith of Ppo-
lar were visitors at the A. l..
Burch home.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Don't be a stay at home when
the Firemen's ball date arrives.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
F o r S A [ E

WILL SELL my farm machinery,
milk cows, feed, ETC., and rent
my farm of $50, about 100 acres
under irrigation, 25 acres in al
falfa. Place located Az miles
southwest of Oswego. Joe
Hanson 51-2tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Statistics show that United
States weather forecasts are cor
rect nine times out Of ten.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Mrs. Chas. Witt of Nickwall visit
ed several days last week with
friends here.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Mrs. d. ]. Lintner went to Glas-
cow Friday for a visit with her
daughter, Mrs. w. w. Washburn.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE

: H. c. Ditmarson and d. C. Witt
made a trip to Frazer Tuesday.
Walter Dewitt was released
from the hospital Friday and re.
turned to his home at Brocton.
Mrs. Chas. Witt of Nickwall visit
ed several days last week with
friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Stevens of
Poplar were Thursday visitors in
Wolf Point.
Coming soon-"West Point" fea-
turing Williams Haines, star of
"Slide Kelly Slide and Tell 1t to
the Marines"
DR.. Larson was called to the Gus
Goedecke home Sunday morning to
attend the aged father of Mr.. Go
decke, who is seriously i'll.
Mrs. A. L. Wood and children
spent the weekend on the farm out
north, returning to town Sunday
evening. i
bio don h10.faat1rp n1nQrlm
Thursday and Saturday showing
eThe High School Hero" also "The
Flag" No pictures Friday night.
Sam Wagaman vas in from the
Dry Fork country Tuesday. He re-
ports that the roads are in bad
shape ~forcars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brade Nelson, Mrs.
Walter Blair, Bertha Louise Nelson
of Poplar and j.. M. Johnson of
Grand Forks, N. Oak, were in
town Saturday calling on friends.
On6- Vi bl6 SpcCidl lSdtul 90 dl thC
Liberty Thursday and Saturday II
the picture ''The Flag" which is
produced entirely in color photo
graphy.
Rev. A. O. Johnson left Tuesday
evening for Minneapolis where he
was called by matters pertaining to
the Lutheran Missionary board of
he is a member.
Mrs. John Appelgren and Mrs.
Schenkenberger went to Glasgow
Thursday to attend a meeting of
the White Shrine of Jerusalem,
which lodge Mrs. Appelgren is
TO be initiated. During Mrs. Appel
gren's absence the children are
their grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs. Gus Appelgren.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

BABY CHICKS from Northern ac-
climated BWD and TB tested
flocks. Reduced Prices. 1909
delivery. Special offer 300 lots.
Valker-C Christensen, Minot, ND.
50-12t
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Walter Dewitt was released
from the hospital Friday and re-
turned to his home at Brocton.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

FOR SALE-Nice big Bronze
turkey toms for sale. See Mrs.
A. j. Isachsen, Wolf Point, Mon
tana. SOFT
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

H. c. Ditmarson and d. c. Witt
made a trip to Frazer Tuesday.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

SEWING MAcHINES-I will pay
a good price for second hand
sewing machines, any make.
taken in trade on new Singer
machines. See Leo L. Bogut, at
the Laundry, Wolf Point, Mont
ana. 19-tf
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

WANTED TO BUY at once, good
sized three room or four room
house which can be moved from
lot. Write to Walter Mueller,
Wolf Point. 50-2tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

A card from S. T. Cogswell brings
the new that he and Miss Alma
Cogswell are once more enjoying
themselves at San Diego. The day
ne wrote it was 80 in the shade and
everything was lovely.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

FOR SALE-Certified Hannchen
seed barley. $1.00 per bushel at
the farm. A. L. Homrighaus, 10
miles northeast of Wolf Point.
48-8t
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

MI. and Mrs. Tony Stevens of
Poplar were Thursday visitors in
Wolf Point.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

FOR SALE-White Wyandotte
ROSTERS, won first prize at the
Fair. Nels Lund, Volt, Mont.
50-2tp
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
General Club Meeting.

The next general meeting of the
Woman's club will be at the home
of Mrs. Bert Norby on February
IA, with Mrs. WINES and Mrs.
Simon assisting as hostesses. AT
ter the usual business session
there will be a paper Flag Origin
and Uses" by Mrs. c. B. Larson.
Mrs. Forbes Surprised.
Mrs. Thos r. Forbes was pleas
antly surprised at her home We'd
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

FOR RENT-Two small houses.
Furnished or unfinished. J.. C.
Yandell. 5O-tf
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Coming soon-"West Point fea-
turing Williams Haines, star Of
HSlide Kelly Slide" and Tell 1t to
the Marines"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Mrs. Glen Nail was a Monday
night visitor with Mrs. A. L..
Burch.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
w A T D

WANTED.-Wish to buy a used
cash register in good order, also
flat top office desk. Inquire of
Ed Camrud at Camrud Motors,
Wolf Point. Silt
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

in Wolf Point from Poplar Friday,
Don't be a stay at home whe
the Firemen's ball date arrives.
Ed Schillinger of the Vida cour
try attended the meeting of tn
Commercial club Wednesday.
Don't forget the Fireman's bal
next Friday evening, Feb. 10. It
one of the big events of the season
Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Smith of Ppo
lar were visitors at the A. L
Burch home.
Mrs. D. J.. Lintner went to elias
gov Friday for a visit with hel
daughter, Mrs. w. w. Washburn.
Mrs. Glen Nail was a Monday
night visitor with Mrs. A. L
Burch.
l buy all hides, wool, old metal,
best prices. At Champlin's barn
every Monday. VIM. Harstin. SLIT
Elizabeth Heser who has been
i'll with mumps and pneumonia is
much improved.
Miss Maud Kellogg went to
Glasgow Tuesday morning for a
few days visit with friends.
Try the Roller Skating at the
Coliseum every Wednesday and
Saturday nights. 45-tf
Mrs. Julius Cess came in from
Volt Tuesday for a visit at the
home of her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Gus Appelgren.
Mrs. Silas Estenson of the Vida
vicinity was in Wolf Point Monday
shopping and attending to business
matters.
Joe Hanson of South Oswego was
a Wolf Point visitor Monday. He
is planning to sell his stock and
machinery and rent his farm.
Mrs. Allie Hickel was suddenly
called to Stanwood, Wash, Monday
evening by the serious illness of
her mother.
A card from S. T. Cogswell brings
the news that he and Miss Alma
Cogswell are once O enjoying
themSelves at San Diegn The daV
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

buy all hides, wool, old metal,
best prices. At Champlin's barn
every Monday. VIM. Harstin. stiff
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
LECTURE BY-
PETER w. COLLINS

Plans are now completed for the free public lecture by Peter w
Collins, of Boston, Mass. in
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Sam Wagaman was in from the
Dry Fork country Tuesday. He re-
ports that the roads are in bad
shape forcars.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Big do~uble-feature program
Thursday and Saturday showing
'The High School Hero" also "The
Flag" No pictures Friday night.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

0 r r E N T
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Elizabeth Heser who has been
i'll with mumps and pneumonia is
much improved.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

STRAYED-Two Heifers; l long
yearling, black, branded bar
lazy S lazy H right hip; other
red yearling with horns, white
face, same brand. Notify E. T.
Hanson, Wolf Point. Slip
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03
Commercial Meeting
Adds Triumphs

(Contir ued from first page)
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Miss Maud Kellogg went to
Glasgow Tuesday morning for a
few days visit with friends.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

DR.. Larson was called to the Gus
Goedecke home Sunday morning to
attend the aged father of Mr.. Go
decke, who is seriously i'll.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Mrs. James DeWane and little
daughter of Vida returned to their
home Sunday after a week here at
the Paul Schillinger home. Mrs.
DeWane came into town to care
for her mother who was suffering
from a serious case of blood-poison-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Mrs. A. L. Wood and children
spent the weekend on the farm out
north, returning to town Sunday
evening.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Country roads are getting better
and more farmers are seen to town.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Brade Nelson, Mrs.
Walter Blair, Bertha Louise Nelson
of Poplar and ]. M. Johnson OF
Grand Forks, N. Oak, were in
town Saturday calling on friends.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Try the Roller Skating at the
Coliseum every Wednesday and
Saturday nights. 45-tf
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Mrs. Allie Hickel was suddenly
called to S%tanwood, Wash, Monday
evening by the serious illness of
her mother.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Quincy Poore and Bert Toohey of
Poplar We're demonstrating a new
Ford from the City garage here
Friday.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. George Hall of
Hamblin were in Wolf Point on
Monday. Mr.. Hall recently returned
from a trip in the east, but is glad
to get back. He thinks Montana
winters have it all over the eastern
variety.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bawder
We're Thursday visitors with rela
tives here.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-02-03

Parentsl Do you want an intim-
ate view of what the younger gen
GRAFTON is doing in school besides
their lessons? See: 'The High
School Hero" Thursday-also Sat
urday. Matinee Thursday 3:15 P.
M. No pictures Friday night.
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.BLANION NEARLY HALTs TRIAL
Of STAPLES BY WALK OUT

/ Texan said 40 he began shutting
papers into his brief case.
IL don't think 1t proper in q trial,
where the whole truth is desired, to
have counsel employed by one or by
Is witnesses, examine every one who
is put on the stand.
This city belongs to the Govern.
ment OF the United States. IL be-
longs to my people back I'm Texas as
wen as to the people Of washington.
1 am going to see that the people
Of the United States get . square
deal.
'.The charges in this case are q
clear interference with d committee
Of Congress. They were brought as
reprisaI against q policeman who
was thought to have brought infor-
nation to a Member Of Congress.
mo counsel has D. right to come
in here and take dirty digs at me
and interfere with the orderly pro-
ceedfngs Of this board.
UnpacIKs-And Remains
Chairman Wal1ly smoothed mat
tiers over ana Blant0n unpacked his
brief case and proceeded with the
hearing.
II assure the Congressman, !"
Wahly said that the board will
do everything in its power to pro-
tect him from insults and indignity.
He represents several hundred thou
sand people and IL entitled to re-
spect.
Policeman Hugh Cornwall, Of the
Tenth precinct, was the first wit
ness to take the stand today. He
testified he had arrested q colorcd
man at o'clock this morning whom
he had found hiding in an alley in
the rear OF Blanton's home. The
man told the police he had been
calling on . cook ut Senator Blan.
tons house."
Blanton's cook - said to have
denied this.
Following this testimony, Blan-
ton took the board downstairs to
the rear OF the Sixth precinct sta
ton house to inspect q bullet hole
in the rear OF Policeman Staples
car.
Marie Waters was nut on the
stand for . short time by BIantOn
and denied knowing certain men
whom BlantOn said he expected to
use to impeach her testimony.
William Waters, husband Of the
Waters woman, from whom she
has been separated four years, also
was sworn az a witness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-29
BLACKIMER, OUT,
STILL SOUGHT

The resignation Of II. M. Black
mer, missing oil magnate. as direc-
tor of the Midwest Refining Com
pany, will not effect the Senate
movement to bring about his indict.
ment and extradition to the United
States, it was indicaed today.
John d. Rockefeller, jr.. one of
the controlling stockholders of the
Standard Oil Company of Indiana,
which owns the Midwest Refining
Company. is given the credit by va
rious Senators OK having forced the
Blackmer resignation,
The Senate committee il awaiting
final reports from various official
sources on the Rlackmer and O'NeiI
indictment proposal Of the Hearst
newspapers.
The Teapot Dome committee did
not meet today, but it is understood
will hold an executive session to-
morrow to determine upon the fu-
ture course of It's inquiry.
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and demanded the money which
they gave me at once. I then told
them to drive along and keep
going.
1 jumped into my machine and
followed them about two blocks.
They did not look back and / don't
think they noticed my machine.
Burns Checks and Bag
after about two blocks, / cut
off and went out toward the reser-
voir and from there to Benning
Road, where / burned the checks
that were in the bag, and destroyed
the bag too.
Il rode around for q while and
then went home. / did not want to
leave town right away because I
was afraid it would create sus-
picion. thought / was perfectly
safe, until the police came in this
morning.
''I was born in Washington and
raised here. worked here at diff
ferent jobs, ard at the Essex SAM
tarium at Newark. N. j.. as an
orderly. I have been married, but
after got into that trouble about
stealing an automobile in 1926 my
wife left me. I don't know where
she is now. She told me she was
through with me after that.
Praised by Employers
ST went to work FOR the South
eastern Express Company after
that trouble and when / left them
they gave me very fine recon-
mendation. have been out of
work ever since. wasn't exactly
broke, but y was very hard up
and that's why I planned the hold
up. Ii could have landed . job
1 would not have attempted IT,"
Rhodes is a slight. blond young
man and very well dressed. Soth
his voice and manner are quiet. He
readily admitted that he, single
handed, carried out the hold.up.
John Poole, president of the Fed
eral-American National Bank, en-
ployer Of the two messengers who
We're held up, talked with Rhodes
this morning. Rhodes said. Hes
a mighty fine man and was very
nice to me-"
Rhodes will be arrangned on the
charge of holding up and robbing
the messengers in Police Court to-
morrow. Today the police spent with
him trying to locate, if possible, the
checks that Rhodes told them he
burned in Benning road after the
robbery.
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TWO ROB STORE
As COP FNDDLES

Two masked bandits yesterday
robbed grocery store at 1914
Twenty-first st. N. w. Of $40 and
escaped in an auto later found to
have been stolen. Policeman Earl
Reynolds. Seventh precinct, was
sitting at the window of his apart.
ment over the store while the rob
berry went on. Reynolds was play
ing with his baby while his wife
prepared dinner.
When he saw the men run from
the store to an auto parked across
the street he ran downstairs. The
auto turned into Newport Place
and disappeared. "A third man, un-
masked, was driving. Alvin Scales.
the store manager, said the men
entered the store about $50. One
pointed a pistol at Scates and two
clerks while the other rifled the
cash register Of the days receipts.
The auto the robbers are believed
to have used was found to have
been stolen from Thirteenth Street
and New York Avenue Northwest
a half hour before the robbery. 1t
was found abandoned near Twenty
fifth and I Streets Northwest.
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knew nothing about their connection
with It previously.
He also declared that SchenclI
and Hunt had brought Louise
HanIey and Virginia Everheart
HanIey into the case without any
previous knowledge on his part.
Blanton brought into the cross
examination the case OF Lieut..
Nike Ready, who was tried a short
time ago for drunkenness, and
charged that Ready believed that
Staples was at the bottom Of the
charges and had preferred charges
against Staples in this case in re-
prisal.
Time EIapses, Is Charge
He directly charged StOlI with
failing at the Ready hearing to tell
the trial board that two hours had
elapsed between the time he found
Ready unfit for duty and the time
Ready was examined by the police
surgeon, DR.. Kilr0y.
Policeman Hunt was recalled by
the Corporation Counsel and it was
at this time that Fowler insisted on
injecting himself into the proceed
Ing.
BIanton jumped TO his feet and
accused Fowler Of disrespect and
employing an insulting tone of voice.
"Mr. Chairman, II / cant get
orderly procedure here / win take
this case to another tribunal where
I can get . proper hearing" the