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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
FARMERS TO ACT
ON COURTHOUSE PLAN
Resolution Favoring Additional
$150,000 Bond Issue in Mont.
gomery Expected Tuesday.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md. January 26.-The
annual meeting of the Montgomery
County Farm Bureau will be held in
the courthouse Tuesday. The bureau
has a membership of approximately
600 of the county's leading farmers and
dairymen and several hundred are ex-
pected to attend the meeting. They
represent all sections of the county and
their attitude is expected to reflect
pretty accurately the feeling of the
people of the county generally on the
courthGa.<e proposition.
~ g understood that resolution will
be introduced favoring a bond issue of
$l50,000 to augment 100000 already
available for the courthouse and an adj
ditional bond issue sufficient TO buy the
entire block Immediately to the west
of the present courthouse square.
That a new or enlarged courthouse
is badly needed the people of the county
seem, it is said. to realize. but the
proposition to buy additional land for
a site has aroused antagonism. State
Senator Eugene Jones, whose support
is necessary in order to put the project
through the Legislature. has declared
against buying more land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
BETHESDA NEWCOMERS
WELCOMED BY GUILD
st. Johns Parish Hall Scene of
Get-Acquainted Meeting, Fol-
lowed by Musicale.
lisnotch To Tho Ctar

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BETHESDA. Md, January 26.-Ar-
ranged principally to enable newcomers
to become better acquainted with others
of the community, a reception was held
in the Parish Hall of st. Johns Episco-
pal Church, Bethesda, last evening, I'M
der auspices of the Guild Auxiliary of
st. Johns Church
It was followed by musical program,
participated in chiefly by Washington
Talent, and dance for the young peo-
Pile, which continued until midnight,
both in charge of Mrs. Fred Smith.
In the receiving line at the reception
were Rev. Clarence Prentice Parker,
rector of st. Johns Church, and Mrs.
Parker, Mrs. Richard Cunningham, Mrs.
Edward L. Stock Mrs. Roy Mcmillan,
Mrs. Harry j. Hunt, Mrs. H. Latane
Lewis, Mrs. A. c. ReubSam, Mrs. M.
Wilson Offutt, Mrs. Enoch G. Johnson,
Mrs. Willis L. Vermillion, Mrs. Sidney
Bursley, Mrs r. Griscom Randall, Mrs.
Fred Smith and Mrs. George Pariseau.
The attendance was large and an eve
ming of"real pleasure was enjoyed. The
hall was attractively decorated, the color
scheme being yellow and white. During
the evening refreshments, consisting of
sandwiches, cake and coffee, were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
Undertaken Remembers Charity.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
STAUNTON, Va, January 26-The
will of Thomas A. Bell, Staunton funeral
director was probated in Corporation
Court today, disposing of an estate of
approximately 100000 Mr.. Bell left
$500 each to the Second Presbyterian
Church, the Kings Daughters Hospital
and his niece, Miss Ruth Bell of Cali
fornia, now in this city; residence prop
erty on North Central avenue to his
widow, Mrs. Ida H. Bell, and that on
Richardson street to his daughter, Mrs.
Harold G. James. Both are in fee SIM
pie. Household articles are divided
equally between the widow and daugh-
ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
Kansas Pastor Invited to Pulpit.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, January &c.
Rev. Milton Thorne of Kansas has been
invited to occupy the pulpit of the
Crossman M. E. Church tomorrow
morning by Rev. Edward Wilcox. Mr.
Thorne, former resident of the village
was called here by the death on Tues
day of his mother, Mrs. Mary Ella
Thorne,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
Trapper Convicted in Virginia.

HARRISONBURG Va, January Is
(P).-The first conviction in Rocking
ham County's alleged weasel bounty
plot came yesterday when Welty Min
nick. Maryland TRAINER, was sentenced
to eight months in Jail and fined $40 by
magistrates court.
Minnick was found guilty on a tech
nical charge of larceny growing out of
the presentation of 80 weasel pelts for
collection of bounty of 81 each from the
Rockingham County game fund The
prosecution charged that the pelts pre-
sented by Minnick were shipped to
Harrisonburg from some point. outside
Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
Quaint Churchyard Being Cleared
And Record Made of Reposing Host

John Carolyn, who died in 1903 Local
residents say that the early tombstones
were used as firebacks by the Union
and Confederate soldiers who used the
church and the churchyard as head
quarters during the Civil War.
All church records disappeared at
that time, also. The route of the new
Lee Boulevard from Memorial Bridge
to Falls Church will be down Fairfax
street adjoining the Episcopal Church
and yard and this historic edifice,
where George Washington was once
vestryman and charter member, will be
more than ever in the public eye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
HURT IN SNOWSTORM.
Hollie D. McCormac Injured by Col
lision at Winchester, Va.

WINCHESTER. Va, January Is up.
--Hollie d. McCormac, vice president
OF the Republican national committee
for Virginia and president of the Vir-
glnla Manufacturers Association, re-
manned in a serious condition at a
hospital here last night suffering from
a crushed chest and side and numerous
face and body cuts received when his
automobile crashed into a truck dur
ing snowstorm here last night.
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Dies at Comorn, Va.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CONFORM, Va, January 26.-T. j.
Minor died at his home here yesterday.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Margaret
Minor; a son, Thomas; daughter and
two brothers, Dr. N. T. Minor of CO.
morn and BENJAMIN S. Minor of Wash
ington. Funeral services will be held at
Fredericksburg tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
HERO OF FLOOD EXPIRES.
Johnstown Recalled by Death at
Hancock, Md, of E. c. Creagor.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HANCOCK, Md, January 26.-Rela-
tives here were advised yesterday of
the death Of Edward c. Creager, a
native of Hancock, son of the late
Joshua and Amelia Kershner Creager,
at Johnstown, Pa, where he had been
a resident since before the Johnstown
flood. He was IS years old. He spent
his young manhood in Hancock. Dur
ing the flood he saved a number of lives
and figured in a romance which later
resulted in his marriage. When in
Hancock he would be the only man to
attempt to cross the Potomac River
at its highest stages, using an ordinary
skiff. Several times he brought the
mail over when the town was otherwise
isolated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
County Agent Appointed.

Special Dispatch to The Star
OAKLAND, Md, January 26.-John
H. Carter has been appointed county
agent for Garrett County, succeeding
j. L. McGlone. who resigned to accept
a position. with the Liberty Diaries
Product Corporation of Pittsburgh. Mr..
Carter has been at the head of the
agricultural department of the Friends
vile High School. Friendsville, this
county, three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
OFFICIALS INSPECT ROAD.
Party Headed by r. X. Rochester
of Philadelphia Visit Winchester.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va, January 90
Inspection of the Cumberland Valley
division of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
which has bc11h progress several days
by large p3S of officials, headed by
r. K. Rochester of Philadelphia, gen.
eral manager of the Eastern region. was
completed here today with the arrival
of Col. M. c. Kennedy, vice president,
of Chambersburg and Philadelphia.
Members of the party headed by Mr..
Rochester have returned to Chambers
burg, Harrisburg and Philadelphia, but
it was understood that Col. Kennedy
may remain overnight to attend din
ner party in his honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
Golden Wedding Observed.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHARLES TOWN, w. Va January
26-Mr and Mrs. Thomas j. West. re-
siding in the county, celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary at their
home, with a number of guests. Both
are natives of this county and widely
known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
Famous Cough
Prescription
Contains No Chloroform Or
Other Harmful Drugs

The use of medicines containing
chloroform or dope to relieve cough
ing is dangerous and unnecessary.
Now any one can get quick sure re-
lief with famous prescription called
Thoxine, which contains no chloro-
form or other harmful drugs and is
safe and pleasant to take.
Thoxine is thoroughly efficient be-
cause it has double action-soothes
the irritation-goes direct to the in
ternal cause, and stops the cough al
most instantly. Far superior to
cough syrups and patent medicines.
Also excellent for sore throat. Quick
relief guaranteed or your money
back. 35c, 60c, and $l.00. All drug
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, January 26.-
The Churchyard Association is clean
ing and improving the yard of the
Episcopal Church, taking out the old
locusts and dead cedars. 1t is planned
to grade and seed the space.
DR.. c. J. Galpin, who is chairman
Of the committee on gravestones and
graves, is making a record of every one
inferred in the churchyard, in so far
as information is available. Although
the church was built in 1884, the
earliest tombstone recorded is that of
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10, 1920, and August %, 1928. were in
cluded. They did not affect the orig
inal intent in the will Under agree
ment. Mrs. Faulkner is to continue re-
siding at Boydville. which is to be MAIN
tanned as the Faulkner homestead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
TWO BIG TRACTS SOLD.
One of Loudoun County, Va, Deals
Involves $4,000.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEESBURG, Va, January 26.-Hillen-
dale farm, near Leesburg, consisting of
176 acres, improved by a large stone
house, barn and other outbuildings, has
been purchased by Mr. Conner of
Washington. D. c. c. N. Mason of
Abingdon. Va, has purchased of w. E.
Steele Of Waterford the farm known as
the Berkeley Ward property, consisting
of 278 acres. The price paid was
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
Virginia Poultry
Team Highest With
Z Silver Trophies
BY the Associated Press.


BLACKSBURG. Va, January 26.
The All Club poultry-judging
team of Virginia won first place,
seven silver trophies and the three
gold medals at the National Poultry
show in New York this month, ac-
cording to information received here
by G. A. Montgomery, State Boys
Club agent.
Members of the team were Grace
White of Rockingham, Gladys New
man of Rappahannock. Wylie Weaver
of Washington County, with Joe
Smith of Abingdon as alternate.
Gladys Newman was second highest
among all contestants and was
judged best in exhibition classes
work,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
APPOINTED AT FAIRFAX.
County's Jury Commissioners Are
Named by Judge Howard Smith.

Named by Judge Howard Smith.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, January 26.-Judge
Howard Smith has appointed the fol-
lowing jury commissioners for the year
beginning February /, 1929: Benjamin
B. Iden of Andrew Chapel, A. D. Kirby
Of Groveton, Benjamin F. hewitt of
Fairfax Station, Hassell Leigh of Colvin
Run and Thomas P. Chapman, ST., of
Fairfax.
The court has appointed Clarence
Charles Shaffer. James Potter, Phillip
Jacob Wise and HALEY c. Dove as
trustees of Sharon Mission and w. T.
PARROT as trustee of lakewood Gene
terry Association in place of E. T. Fen
wick, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
DEATH OF OWNERS SON
RECALLS FORD THEATER
John T. Ford of Famous Family
Had Been in Ill Health More Than
Year at Baltimore Home.


Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, January 26-John T.
Ford, IS. member of one of the oldest
theatrical families in the United States,
died yesterday at his home here after an
illness of more than a year.
FordS Theater, of which he was man.
ager and which is the oldest in Balti-
more, was owned for two generations by
the family. having been founded by his
father, John T. Ford, who owned the
old Ford's Theater in Washington
where President Lincoln was assassi-
mated.
At one time the old Holiday Street
Theater here was owned by his father
and was the scene of the gathering
place of the most famous of actors in
the middle part of the last century
Surviving him are three sons, John
T. Ford jr.; Thomas Latimer Ford and
Frank M. Ford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26
VIRGINIA FLU WANING.
State Health Commissioner Says
Only Few Gases Remain.

RICHMOND Va, January &c (P.-
With the exception of a few lingering
cases. the Statewide prevalence of in
fluenZa is practically terminated, DR.. E.
G.. Williams, State health commissioner
stated today. No report cards on cases
arc being mailed out now by the State
Department of Health, it was said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-26

Official taxi rates in Paris now start
ut 5 cents a mile.
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Beginning at $4,000

With our Financing Facilities at your Command
EXHIBIT HOME-corner of Kennedy Drive and
Chamberln Avenue-is open for your inspection every
day, including Sunday.
We you feel perfectly free to visit Kenwood
view sites and homes under construction and consult
with representativesall without the fear of incur
ring any obligation.
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NOTES
Continued from page L.

liams; the Advisory Board consisting
of Mrs. S. S. Sparrow, Dr.. W
L. Ransome, Mr.. F. E. Lghtner
Mrs. Amanda Randolph, Mrs. Addie
J. Johnson, Mr.. George Howell;
Auditing Committee, Mr.. Samuel
Howell Prof j. H. Blackwell, Prof.
R. E. Sanders; Mrs. Mary E.
Cousins, Mss Emily O. Lewis and
Rev. A. D. DAILY, Lawyer c. A
MCKENZIE Mr.. Charles McClaiborne
VIE Grand Shepherd S. j. Ellis
of Dillwyn Va. attended the Board
meeting and endorsed every action
of the Executive Committee.
Reports are coming in fine and
the Grand Shepherd and her loyal
members are still smiling.
The Juvenile Department under
the leadership Of Mrs. L. E. Bas-
kerville is planning to be represent.
ed in the Community Parade which
is being directed by Mr.. Walter
Austin.
Lawyer James T. Carter, Presi
dent and Mr.. Bernard T. Kenney,
Cashier of the Commercial Bank and
Trust Company have recently re.
newed their membership
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ROANOKE LETTER

Lee Wade who was shot March
18th, died the next morning at Bur-
rell's Memorial Hospital, being bu-
ried at Ferrum, Va.
Mrs. Maria Davis is improving.
Mr.. Richard Walters grandson is
quite i'll.
Rev. Watts, moderator of VALLEY
Baptist Association, died at his home
on the 18th instant.
The mother of Mrs. Celestine
Thompson continues indisposed.
Rev. Foster and his father, Rev.
William Foster, were at Mt. Zion A.
NJ. E. Church last Sunday morning
and spoke there.
John Taylor is still quite sick.
Joe Buckner's residence burned
Tuesday morning of last week
Mrs. Fills King is indisposed.
Mrs. P. w. Armstrong left for
treatment at Charlottesville, Va.
Mrs. Eliza Scoggins is sick.
Mrs. Margaret Barnes is indis-
posed.
Rev. James S. Hatcher, pastor Of
Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Roanoke,
Va, preached during three services
last Sunday at Hood Memorial Tenn
pie, A. NJ. E. Zion Church. He
preached there again Wednesday
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-03-23
FULTON NOTES

The Union Revival Services that
are being held at the Union Level
Baptist Church have been great
success. These services are being
conducted by Revs. o. B. Simms,
c.. A. Cobbs and b. j. Ruffin
Tomorrow at Calvary the pastor
will preach a special sermon at the
morning service. At $3.50 DR.. Joseph
T. Hill, pastor Of the Second Bap-
fist Church will preach at Calvary.
Rev. G. B. Jefferson. assistant,
will preach tomorrow and the fifth
Sunday at the Union Baptist Church
South Richmond.
On the I4th inst. Rev. C. B.
Jefferson preached at the. Cedar
Street Baptist Church
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-03-23

me over to the United States au-
thorities, whereupon | got into COM
munication with Curley, who had
gone to Juarez to arrange for the
fight.
Came to Havana
After several cable messages | in
duced h m to come to Havana. Upon
his arrival / explained my predica-
ment and sought to have the scene
of the Willard fight changed to Ha-
vana, because | was eager to go
through with my part of the bargain.
Then | intended to surrender to the
United States, but | did not wish
to risk capture by Carranza, because
| foresaw that such Circumstance
would involve me III official red tape
and delays, which l was in no mind
to contend with. On his arrival in
Havana, Curley said that Frazee,
Weber and himself had made ar
rangements for me to return to the
United States, if | lost to Willard,
but first | was to take the films of
the fight and exhibit them in South
America and Europe, which sections
of the globe were to be my exclusive
territory.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-03-23
that some one would call for it
Snatched the Films

was not mistaken in this. A
young man, named A. We'll, who now
lives in Chicago, appeared on the
scene to claim the films. When they
were transferred to him / snatched
them from him and obtained posses
sion, tho not until after heated
argument and various attempts to
get them from me had taken place.
| contracted with Barker & Co., one
of the largest film firms in England,
to make prints of the films, and these
l put on exhibition throughout Eng
land l also sold the rights to the
pictures to a South American COM
pany, and with the proceeds from
this sale and the display of the pic
lures in the United Kingdom, was
able to realize very satisfactory re-
turns-returns which were ample
enough to make me feel somewhat
repaid for the manner in which Cur
ley and his partners had bilked me.
The Horse Act
l also sold the Australian rights to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-03-23
my back yard. Suitcase lives next
door to me. l did not see Hollis.
Hollis Bright admitted doing the
shooting to one CT the officers. {.
THE KILLING OF FANNIE
STEVENSON

Charley Hardness said: 81 live at
603 Crouch St work at the G.. and
o. shops, Seventeenth Street. Sam
Stevenson came to my house about D
o'clock Thursday morning, 14th
inst and told his sister that ne had
shot Fannie. I heard him. My wife's
name is Bessie Hardness. She asked
him what he shot her for? He said
that she was after him with an ice
pick and he wasn't going to let her
kill him. He said he shot her in the
head She was on the floor strug
Cling. He had left her there and ne
wanted me to go there and see about
her. He wanted me to see how she
was getting along. l told him l
wasn't going to get in trouble. He
shot her. He should go back and
see about her. After he asked his
sister for a match, he left.
my wife and l went on there to
see about it. We went there, but
could not get anybody to answer.
1 said to my wife that there was
nothing about it. 1 did not believe
it. went on tC go to work. had
not gone far when my wife came on
after me and told me that it was so
He had been drinking the denatured
stuff called naked man. / think
he had been drinking but l did not
smell any whiskey on him when ne
came to my house"
Bessie Hardness said: Charley
Hardness is my husband aid Sam
Stevenson is my brother. / do not
know anything about it more than
that Sam Stevenson came into my
house Thursday morning 14th inst.
and told me that he had shot his
wife through the head. She was
after him with an ice pick. He did
not tell me what he shot her about.
I wouldn't let him tell me.
"He told my husband to give him
some money. He told him he didn't
have any. He then said, Give me
matchI He got the match and
then went on out. He asked both of
us to go. We got up and went on
around there about Z o'clock. He
came to our house at about 5 o'clock
A girl by the name Of Rosa finally
came to the door and let me in and
told me that she thought Sam was
in there.
"He lived in the front room. Sam
opened the door. He had the lamp
in his hand. His wife was lying on
| the bed bloody I ran to Baker
Street to overtake my husband. He
said, Call the ambulance. I asked
him what was the matter. He said
his wife had been out and had come
in hurt. He said he didn't do it.
The ambulance came and got her.
/ called her. She answered and she
said. Sam hit me-. Jesse Profit was
in the room. I"
Thomas Bennett, S13 N. Sixth
Street said, 81 heard them quarrel
ing"
The case was set for hearing
March 22nd.
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GEAVEL HILL NOTES.

GRAVEL HILL BAPTIST CHURCH.
On last Wednesday night we had
a glorious prayer meeting. Pastor
w. L., Tuck was with us. We were
indeed glad to have Rev. c. B.
Jefferson in our midst.
Sunhby night a saerN concert
was given by the Candidates Club"
On next Sunday night Rev. Joseph
Green will preach for the choir.
Our sick are slowly improving.
Brother Everett Brown is now in
the St Philips Hospital suffering
a broken bone in the ankle.
J. NJ Anderson, Reporter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-03-23
Collected the Money

I collected the fight percentage
due me just before the fight, but
an additional percentage which vii,
lerd's managers owed me if l lived
I'D 10 my agreement to lie down was
rot paid until the fight was almost
over. They tried hard TO renege on
payments to me and even went so
far as to try and deprive me of the
films. which were to be given me, ac-
corGing to contract. Pictures Of the
fight were made by Mace, and when
l learned that the situation was not
pc far my return to the United
S -c.es, | Immediately left Havana
COR Loa5on. l was told when my
boat was ready to leave that the
films were not in readiness, but that
they would be sent to me in London
.oo~ s. thev were finished. |
waited for the pictures several weeks
and when they did not a rive |
h'ad to Cuyley asking why they
had not been sent.
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Murders Here
Continued from page ID

house 415). Then Fountain came
running out and fell in the gutter.
"He was breathing when I went
to him. He died in the gutter. A
voice said: I told you to stay away
from round here, didn't I? The
voice sounded to me like that of
Hollis Bright, sometimes called
Suitcase. ;"
Otelia Taylor said:
81 live at Ais W. Baker Street.
I was in the house, after 9 o'clock.
was fixing to lie down and heard
somebody hollers Suitcase! Suit
easel / looked out the front door
and / saw the man lying in the
street. Somebody said, Suitcase
came out your sideway and had
gone running down the street. l
did not see the shooting. heard
no disturbance before the shooting.
The shooting sounded like Il was in
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Celebration.
AT ~
EBENEZER BAPT. CHURCH

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 81 P. M.
8 Special Address by.
REV. VIM. H. STOKES, PHI. D.
Subject:
Citizenship and What 1t Means. "
Appropriate Program Arranged.
Auspices of the Church,
j. H. Peters, Jr 1. george l.. Branch
Committee.
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Left London

Taking our leave of London, we
G." yNe- tor rio de Janai,o early
in 1914. We made brief stay on
our arrival at the South American
por- and then departed for Buenos
Aires, where we remained for six
weeks, and where / put on several
boxing exhibitions. When it came
time for us TO leave the latter city,
we found great difficulty in ayrang-
ing passage for a trip back to Rio
de Janeiro, and after much search
were compelled to board freight
vessel, which took US to Barbados in
the West Indies, where my party re-
NAMED three weeks and where | did
much exhibition boxing and made
many friends.