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The Ely miner., 1937-10-07
Reports on Petitions For County Roads

At this time Commissioner Jones
came in and took his seat in the
County Board.
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Upon motion of Commissioner Ver-
anth the petition of S. V. Wirta. ct AL,
for the legalization of a highway in
Township so. Range Is. was ordered
tabled.
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BY Commissioners Murrav.

BY commissioner MURRAY:
Resolved. That the itemized, veri-
fled claim of Emil Martin of r.. F. ID.
l. Box 357, Duluth, Minnesota. dated
August "a. 1887 in the sum of S46. .54
for the moving of fence is hereby al
lowed in the sum of $3.50. and dis
allowed as to the remainder thereof.
Commissioners Murray moved the
adoption of the resolution and 1t was
declared adopted upon the following
sote:
Yeas-Comn1issione Jones, Ander-
son, Veranth. Ostdahl, Murray, ABBY
and Chairman Schadewald-7.
Nays-None.
Adopted September %. 1897.
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ri. "A. ANDEhSON,
JOSEPH VERANTH.
T. A. JONES.
STUART MURRAY,

COmmlttee.
Resolved. That the material and
service payrolls containing various
claims and bills against the County
of st. Louis for the various funds
hereinafter enumerated are hereby ap-
proved and the County Auditor is
hereby instructed TO draw warrants
for the several amounts contained
herein. as follows:
County Road and Rridga Eund
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Upon motion of Commissioner Ver-
anth the petition of Joe Isaacson. ct
al. for the legalization of a highway
in Township so. Range 1S. was ordered
tabled.
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AT 9:45 o'clock in the forenoon of
September %, 1897, upon motion of
Commissioner Anderson. a recess was
taken until the Call of the Chair.
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Bettermonts

tance of 30 stations. Bettermcats.
$1,00000.
Upon motion of Commissioner Yer
lanth. the County Highway Engineer
was authorized to proceed with the
work described in the above mentioned
estimates.
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BY Commissioner Murray:

Whereas. A claim in the sum OF
10000 has been filed against this
Board by Theodore Beckman of Brim-
son. for the use of land as a site for
a County garage near Brimson and
Whereas, The said Theodore Beck
man has advised this Board that he is
willing to accept the old County gar
age building located on said site, as
full payment of the money due him
for the rental of said property.
Now. Therefore, Be 1t Resolved
That the Chairman of the County
Board and the County Auditor are
hereby directed to execute a Bill OF
Sale conveying the old County garage
building located on the NEA of NWA
of Section 10. 56-12. to the said Theo-
dore Beckman. the conveyance of said
building to Theodore Beckman to be
settlement in full of all moneys due
him for the rental of said property
from July. 1885.
Commissioner Murray moved the
adoption of the resolution and Ii was
declared adopted upon the following
vote:
Yeas-Commissioner Jones, Ander-
son. Veranth. Ostdahl, Murray, Aaby
and Chairman Schadewald-7.
Nays-None.
Adopted September %. 1897.
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Motions and Resolutions.

Upon motion of Commissioner An
derson the County Highway Engineer
was authorized to rent County equip
ment to the County Board of Educa-
tion
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BY Commissioner veranth:

Resolved. That the temporary ap.
pointment of John Hace as Deputy
Sheriff. to serve as Bailiff during
the illness of Michael Mourin. at 8
salary of $4,000 per month. effective
September Is. 1887. is hereby approved
and confirmed.
Commissioner Veranth moved the
adoption of the resolution and it was
declared adopted upon the following
vote:
Yeas-Commissioner Jones, Ander.
son. Veranth. Ostdahl, Murray. Aaby
and Chairman Schadewald-7.
Nays-None.
Adopted September %, 1897.
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BY Commissioner Ostdahl:
Resolved. That the bonds of the
following named persons in amounts
and with sureties as hereinafter list
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BY Commissioner veranth:

commissioner NeTdlttH.
Whereas. In the year 1915 a parcel
of land described as beginning at a
point 80 feet north from the South
east corner post of the Southeast
quarter of the Northwest quarter of
Section 6. Township 81, Range Is.
thence running 20S feet north, thence
running at right angles 20S feet west,
thence running at right angles 20S feet
south thence running east to the place
of beginning. containing one acre,
more or less. was purchased for site
for School No. Sc. which land was
conveyed to the County of St. Louis,
instead of the County Board of Educa-
tion.
Now. Therefore. Be 1t Resolved.
That the Chairman of the County
Board and the County Auditor are au-
thorized and directed to sign and exc
cute a Warranty Deed conveying the
above described land to the County
Board of Education.
Commissioner Veranth moved the
adoption of the resolution and it was
declared adopted upon the following
vote:
Yeas-Commissioners Jones. Ander-
son. Veranth, Ostdahl, Murray, ABBY
and Chairman Schadewald-7.
Nays-None.
Adopted September p. 1887.
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Upon motion of Commissioner Yer
anth the County Board adjourned az
HIS o'clock in the forenoon Of Sep
tember %. 1887.
A. G. SCHADEWALD.
Chairman of the County Board
Attest:
w. H. BORGEN,
County Auditor and Ex-OfEcio Clerk
of the County Board.
(Seal of County Auditory
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Fred Ash, Clerk of District Court.
relative to payment of personal prop
erty assessment against the American
Exploration Company.-2O619.
Sam NJ. Owens. Sheriff. submitting
temporary appointment of John Hace
as a Deputy Sheriff.-20620.
Frank Teasck bidding $550.00 for
purchase of Erie Steam shovel
20621
s. B. Shepard. County Highway En-
gineer. recommending the acceptance
of the bid of Frank Teasck for the
purchase of Erie steam shovel
2O622.
S. B. Shepard. submitting resigna-
tion of L. S. Treuthart as superintend-
ent of the Seventh Maintenance Di-
vision.-20623.
S. B. Shepard submitting bin of
John Reini in sum of $4,000 for land
taken for, right of way for Highway
No. 81. together with report OF same.
-20624.
S. B. Shepard transmitting claim of
Emil Martin for moving of fences on
his property, with report on said
claim.-20625.
S. B. Shepard returning the request
of Victor Erkkila. John Mannila, Tom
Konturi. Matt MARTHA. Mrs. Lydia
Kukko and VIM. Hakala for payment
for land taken for Highway No. Fl.
with report on Same.-2O626.
Thomas j. Naylor. County Attorney,
and 8. B. Shepard. County Highway
Engineer. recommending the settle
ment of the claim of Theodore Beck
man. by the conveyance of old County
garage building to said claimant
20627.
Thomas J. Naylor. County Attor-
ney. and S. B. Shepard. County High
way Engineer. concurring in the
granting of an easement TO the Town
of Embarrass in SWA of sen of
Section %. 60-15. for drainage ditch
purposes. = 2062S. = Ordered received
and filed.
s. B. Shepard. County Highway En-
gineer. submitting report on request
of the Town of Waasa for the inn
proVement of Road No. 21.-20629.
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Rv Commissioner Aabv

BY Commissioner ABBY:
Whereas. Donald j. Murphy has
been employed by the County of St.
Louis. in the 7th Commissioner Dis
trict. as a part time employee. claim
ing soldiers preference rights: and
Whereas. Said Donald j. Murphy
has commenced an action against the
County of st. Louis for the recovery
of approximately the sum of s350.00,
claiming he is entitled to said sum on
the basis of amounts paid other sol
dier's preference claimants; but has
now offered to settle said claim for the.
sum of $250.00: and
Whereas. After due consideration of
said claim and the rights of said.
claimant in connection Herewith, it
will be for the best interests of said
County to allow said claim in the sum
of s250.00 in full compromise settle
ment of the soldiers preference rights
and claim of said employee. on con-
dition that said employee accept said
sum in full and final compromise set
tlement of his claim for services to
the date hereof.
Now. Therefore. Be 1t Resolved. That
said claim of said Donald ]. Murphy
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T. J. Naylor. County Attorney. then
made an oral report on the case of
Mike Rahja who was injured while in
the employ of st. Louis County. and
quoted from letter of ]. II. Louisell.
recommending that Mr.. Rahja be sent
to Rochester. Minnesota, for medical
treatment.
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BY Commissioner Ostdahl:

by commissioner OStdahl:
Whereas. The inspection of the So
called rural taverns in st. Louis Coun-
ty by the County Public Health En-
gineer shows that a considerable num-
Der of these places are either entirely
without water supplies. or have very
insanitary water supplies. and also
entirely without toilet facilities, or
without adequate toilet facilities. and
that the County Board of st. Louis
County deems it for the best interests
of the public that certain rules and
regulations pertaining to such facili-
ties be complied with.
Now. Therefore, Be It Resolved.
That on and after January /, 1888, no
license shall be issued to any place
selling Notwithstanding malt bever-
ages for consumption on the premises.
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S. B. Shepard, County Highway En-
gineer. then submitted the request of
the Minnesota Power and Light Com
pany for the rental of County Trail
mobile. for one day.
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By Commissioner Anderson:
Resolved. That effective September
Is. 1887 the scale of wages for cleo
tricians Gnside wiremen) hereinafter
specified. shall be in accordance with
the following hourly rates:
Working foremen in charge of
two or more journeymen, less
than two calendar weeks. $1.12h
Working foremen in charge of
two or more journeymen, in
excess of two calendar weeks 1.25
Journeymen -................. 1.121s
Commissioner Anderson moved the
adoption Of the resolution and 1t was
declared adopted upon the following
vote:
Yeas-Commissioner Jones. Ander-
son. Veranth. Ostdahl. Murray, ABBY
and Chairman SchadewaId-7.
Nays-None.
AdoDted SeDtemhar % 1877
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no the County Board: !:

10 lIlG OUuHIY bDdTU.
Your Committee on Claims and Ac-
counts to which was referred the mis-
cellaneous expense bills and County
road and ditch bills against the Coun-
ty of St. Louis. having considered
same. recommend the adoption of the
following resolutions:
H. A. ANDERSON,
JOSEPH VERANTH,
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Adopted September 22. 1887

BY Commissioner Veranth:
Whereas. Requests have been made
to this Board by Victor Erkilla, John
Mannila. Tom Konturi. Matt MARTHA,
Mrs. Lydia Kukko and William Ha-
kala for compensation for land taken
for Highway No. 81; and
Whereas. In the opinion of this
Board said requests should not be
granted for the reason that the County
has legal right to use the full width
of sixty-six feet of said Highway No.
21. as acquired by legalization pro-
ceedings.
Now. Therefore. Be 1t Resolved.
That the requests of the persons here
inbefore mentioned for compensation
for land taken for Highway No. 81
are hereby not granted.
Commissioner Veranth moved the
adoption of the resolution and Ii was
declared adopted upon the following
vote:
Yeas-Commissioner Jones. Ander-
son. Veranth, Ostdahl. Murray. ABBY
and Chairman Schadewald-7.
Nays-None.
Adopted September %. 1897.
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At 2 o'clock in the afternoon of
September 21 1897. upon motion of
Commissioner Anderson the rules were
suspended to hear persons before the
Board.
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George w. Koronsky, Highway En-
gineer of Gogebic County. Michigan,
explained the system used in his
County for roadside Identification,
and the planting of evergreen trees
along highways to serve as a natural
snow fence,
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communications.
j. w. Huhtala. ct al. asking for
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Local Union No. 81. international
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
advising of wage scale for inside
wiremen. effective Sept. 10. l95t.-
2060s.
Hibbing Public Library, submitting
report of rural library activities from
March to August, 1937.-206l0.
Agnes Z. Andersen submitting resig-
nation as a County nurse.-20611.
Joseph A. Lovallo submitting claim
of Toivo Marttinen in the sum OF
S2,512.00 for damage to property caus-
ed by the flooding of the Embarrass
River-20612.
Minutes of joint meeting between
the City Council of Duluth and the
County Board of st. Louis County
regarding the maintenance of the Du-
luth Civic Center.-20613.
Thornton Bros. Inc. submitting re-
lease in connection with claim on
Project 4-19-3.-20614.
Matt Halxkila protesting the lssu-
ance of beer license to Mrs. Helmi
Toumela.-20615.
S. Kudish, Deputy Administrator.
WPA of Minnesota. relative to State
allotment for WPA.-20616.
DR.. Cyril NJ. Smith submitting re-
port of injuries to Michael Maurln,
Deputy Sheriff.-20617.
Tom Michaud submitting claim in
sum of s11.30 for damage to auto
mobile.-2061S.
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Upon motion of Commissioner An
derson the regular order of business
was resumed at o'clock in the after
noon of September 21, 1897, all men,
berS being present
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At this time Commissioner Aaby
came in and took his seat in the
County Board.
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This being the time set for the open
ing of bids for the construction of
stabilized gravel surface together
with a bituminous surface on County
Highway No. 21 a letter was read
from S. B. Shepard. County Highway
Engineer, advising that the call for
bids for the construction of said
stabilized gravel surface on said Coun-
ty Highway No. 21 had been with
drawn-20630.
The Ely miner., 1937-10-07

At 3:05 o'clock in the afternoon of
September q. 1887 upon motion of
Commissioner Anderson. recess was
taken until the Call of the Chair to
meet with the County Agricultural
Agents regarding the distribution of
dynamite. and the. continuance of the
Dynamite Revolving Fund
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Motions.

Upon motion of Commissioner An
derson the County Attorney was en-
powered to act as he deems advisable
in the case OF Mike Rahja.~a claimant
for workmen's compensation.
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Notions,

Upon motion of Commissioner An
derson the Clerk of the Board was
directed to advise the Town of WaaSa
that there are no funds available for
the Improvement of Road No. 81.
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Upon motion of Commissioner Ost-
dahl the County Highway Engineer
was authorized to rent Trailmeble to
the Minnesota Power & Light Com
pany.
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Upon the Call of the Chair the Coun-
ty Board resumed its regular order of
business at 4:30 o'clock in the after
noon of September 81. 1887. all MEM
bers being present.
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Adopted September q. 1887.
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At o'clock in the afternoon Of
September 21, 1887. upon motion o.
Commissioner Anderson the rules were
suspended to hear persons before the
Board.
George w Koronslky, Highway En-.
gineer of Gogebic County. Michigan
explained the system used in his
County for roadside Identification
and the planting of evergreen trees
along highways to serve as natura
snow fence.
T. J. Naylor. County Attorney. ther
made an oral report on the case OF
Mike Rahja who was injured while in
the employ of st. Louis County and
quoted from a letter of j. III. Louisell
recommending that Mr.. Rahja be sent
to Rochester. Minnesota. for medical
treatment.
S. B. Shepard, County Highway En-
gineer, then submitted the request OF
the Minnesota Power and Light Com
pany for the rental of County Trail
mobile. for one day
Upon motion of Commissioner An
derson the regular order of business
was resumed at o'clock in the after
noon of September 21. 1897 all men,
bers being present.
Motions.
Upon motion of Commissioner An
derson the County Attorney was en-
powered to act as he deems advisable
in the case of Mike Rahja. claimant
for workmen's compensation.
Upon motion of Commissioner Ost-
dahl the County Highway Engineer
was authorized to rent Trailmobile to
the Minnesota Power e. Light Com
pany.
At 3:05 o'clock in the afternoon of
September q. 1887. upon motion of
Commissioner Anderson. a recess was
taken until the Call of the Chair to
meet with the County Agricultural
dynamite. and the. continuance of the
Dynamite Revolving Fund.
Upon the Call of the Chair the Coun-
ty Board resumed its regular order of
business at 4:30 o'clock in the after
noon of September 81. 1887. all MEM
bers being present.
Upon motion of Commissioner Ost-
dahl the County Board adjourned at
4:30 o'clock in the afternoon of Sep
tember 81. 1897. to meet on September
%. 1897. at 9 o'clock in the forenoon.
The County Board of st. Louis
County. Minnesota. met this the
twenty second day of September,
1897. at o'clock in the forenoon. pur-
suant to adjournment. The meeting
was called to order by the Chairman
with the following present:
Commissioners Anderson. Veranth.
Ostdahl. Murray, ABBY and Chair
man Schadewald-6.
Absent-Commission Jones-1.
Communications
]. w. Huhtala. ct al. asking for
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Upon motion of Commissioner Ost-
dahl the County Board adjourned at
4:30 o'clock in the afternoon of Sep
tember 81. 1897. to meet on September
%. 1897. at 8 o'clock in the forenoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
ALLEGED WOMAN
SLAYER IS DEAD

Salisbury, Nd, March 3.--(UP).-
Mrs. Jeanette Trader died Ii,
renninsular hospital today after ar
emergency operation performed
while she was awaiting trial or
charges Of numbering her husband
Clarence Trader, wealthy Maryland
utilities operator. -, Z
Mrs. Trader was brought to the
hospital last night after becoming
seriously III In her jail cell from
an intestinal obstruction.
An emergency operation was per-
formed. but she died about II q. m
Mrs Trader, who was 81, had been
held In jail without bond since q
CRANE. jury at Snow Hill, Nd, home
Of the Trader family, indicted her
In connection with the fatal shoot
ing Of her estranged husband
whose body was found in Mrs
Traders home.
che had been scheduled to 60 or
trial on the charges the last week
In March. She had persistently de-
MED knowledge OF the shooting, tell
ing police she found the body O.
the lower floor Of her home somt
hours after she had retired after
refusing Traders request that he
r permitted to remain overnight
In the house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
INSURGENTS ARE
AGAIN DRIVING

with Loyalist Army, Madrid
Front, March 3.-(UP).-Gen. Fran
cisco Frances main nationalist army
hu-led itself against the loyalist
forces southeast of Madrid today IN
a new drive toward Alcala de Hen
ares. last important Madrid-Medl-
terranean road junction still under
government control. Attacking on q
l6-mile front, the insurgents sent
tan,-s, armored cars and their
Heaviest artillery into action III an
attempt to. break through the gov
ernment's main line stretching from
Vallecas to Perales Del Rio to Nc
rata de Tajuna. Gg5a,
The insurgents met fierce resist
ance, particularly In the vicinity of
M ,rata and Perales. After more
than - hours Of ceaseless fighting
they were unable to penetrate the
loyalists main lines, although out
posts had given way. Artillery play
ed an important role. The weather
vas unsuitable for flying. Opposing
were five brigades Of international
volunteers. ~
One insurgent column advanced
the slopes OF Mount Pingarron to-
ward Morata where was concen-
irated the pick Of the government
troops. Another nationalist force
pushe Its way from Maranosa, just
south Of Madrid, toward Perales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03

nith Casburetor plant = affecting
20 men.
Waee ana hour demands were
teeiv 70 be presented TO the Chrys-
81 Corporation, employing $1,000
workers, BY the Automobile Workers
Union.
Here than 100 blind sIt-downers,
demanding more pay and better
working conditions at the Pennsyl-
esaia Association for the Blind, were
n complete control Of the associa-
lions headquarters.
Lewis Going Ahead
washington, March 3-(UP)-
BoIstered by q contract recognizing
tie AiAalgamated Association Of
Iron, Steel and Tin Workers IN Car.
ne9ie- Illinois corporations ~ plants
John L. Lewis prepared Immediately
20 seek similar agreements with all
ether United States Steel afiiliates
and then approach the independ-
ent operators. President Roosevelt
vas asked ct q press conference
yesterday whether recent confer.
ence with Myron G. Taylor, chair.
man Of the board Of u. g. Steel, had
any bearing on the developments In
the industry. Mr.. Roosevelt replied
that they had discussed 1.-The gen.
eral welfare" Of the industry.
Green For, Against
simultaneously, William Green,
president Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor, told the United Press
IN @ telephone interview from Gosh
acton, o. that he considered estab.
llshment Of the 40-hour week In
the industry Every decided progress"
Secretary Of Labor Frances Per-
kins hailed the Carnegie-Illinois
contract as the most important vic-
tory In recent years for the princi.
pie Of collective bargaining in this
country"
Green made his first comment
upon swift developments IN the steel
industry which included widespread
accoraance OF 20 minimum daily
vase ana 4O.nour week ana recog-
nltiOn py . y: 9. Steel subsidiary
q 81 outside' union for the first
ssa 80 ~ ~ 90 years OF e1Stence:
1ne eStaDilsnment OF tne 4o-nour
49, w,i repEesent very 6ec!oed
HsosS Sreen SAG. ~ VIII make
- SS'D ,,s,. 10. ~. .ne ,,, steel Moustry 70
u.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03

mands for recognition Of the union
as the collective bargaining agency
Of the workers, the reinstatement Of
discharged workman, and requests
for wage increases.
A fife and drum corps headed the
picket lines today as strikers
marched past the yard gates as the
day shift reported for work. No at
tempts were made TO interfere with
the workers.
CIO organizer Francis x. Nc
Cam said most of the strikers were
World war veterans and would
march tonight In service uniforms
ITO show the company we're not a
bunch OF communists and radicals. y
Mccain said he had sent away
for his uniform so can head the
parade"
Miner Brush Last Night
A minor brush occurred between
plckets and workers at n change OF
shifts shortly before midnight but
no one was injured and state police
quickly separated the disturbers.
Works Manager q. pomeroy Rob-
inson reiterated today the plant
was operating nearly normal"
Mccain asserted the plant WA
tiled up," and that most Of The weid'
eFs were out on strike.
There we're between 800 and 40s
IN the picket llnea this morning
s0Iie Of whom were women
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
MACHINE MADE
THEM GUILTY

Hartford, Conn. March 3. (UP)-
Detective George Dworak played the
pin.ball machine In police court to
show the game was one of chance
and not Of skill. Seven persons ac-
cused Of keeping gambling machines
watched nib intently.
Five times Dworak, O member OF
the vice squad, played the game and
failed to make hit. The sixth time,
he was blindfolded. He "hit the pot"
The seven defendants changed
their not guilty pleas to nolo con-
tendere. Each was fined IS on two
counts Of keeping a gambling place
and gambling machines.