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Evening star., 1937-08-20

After thinking the matter over Sen
ator Borah decided to vote against Mr..
disregard distinguished reminders of in
eligibility.
Evening star., 1937-08-20
Borrowing Blunders.

From the Charleston tW. va Mail.
In Prussia work has started on 1900
foot skyscraper The Soviet seems 10
have a penchant for copying Americas
mistakes.
Evening star., 1937-08-20

1t has been decided that Selassie may
as we'll return to Ethiopia, where he
will at least avoid reminders of bank
account that rapidly diminishes to i'm
practical proportions.
Evening star., 1937-08-20
Compulsory Error

you have made a few mistakes In
your policies
IT was forced to do so' replied Sen
ator Sorghum. "On one or two occa-
sions public opinion in my district went
wrong and I was compelled either to quit
or to 60 along with it."
Evening star., 1937-08-20
Melancholy Suggestion.

whats the trouble with Three Finger
Sam? He looks worried"
He is" replied Broncho Bob. Hes
several drinks he knows he can't run
the thing, and If he don't take em
he's afraid to try
Evening star., 1937-08-20

Next Saturday has been cheerily men
toned as the day for congressional ad-
1ournment, with an assurance that what
ever may be happening elsewhere it is
as war.
Evening star., 1937-08-20
Foot Ball and War.

From the Dayton (O) Herald.
The foot ball games this Autumn will
seem somewhat dull to us who have been
following, nearly all wear, through our
newspapers the greatest goal line stand
Of all time-the defense of Madrid.
Evening star., 1937-08-20

August will witness the adjournment
of most remarkable Congress with
much remaining to be said on various
sides of many questions.
Evening star., 1937-08-20
Not an Exclusive Privilege.

Don't you sometimes envy the idle
rich?"
No replied Farmer Corntossel, Il
know men that haven't a dollar who
can be just as idle as anybody"
Evening star., 1937-08-20
Beneficiary OF Forbearance

The egotist will often smile
And put across some curious scheme
Because it hardly seemed worth while
To call his bluff and spoil his dream.
Evening star., 1937-08-20
Heavy.Footed.

From the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel.
Every time the dove Of peace walks
across the floor these days, he makes
noise strangely like the sound OF march,
ing feet.
Evening star., 1937-08-20
Far-Range Snapshots.

From the New York Sun.
The news that nebulae 100000 light
years from the earth have Just been
photographed gives some notion Of the
exhaustion of camera subjects close at
hand.
Evening star., 1937-08-20
Self-Stirred.

From the Paducah Sun-Democrat.
"Erratic market agitates wheat" is news
from Chicago. Keep this up and future
biscuit recipes will have to omit the ira
G..ional mix we'll"
Evening star., 1937-08-20
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Evening star., 1937-08-20

We all hope to dwell in better world"
said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown. I'm
order to deserve so much we must strive
to show that we can take more intelli-
gent care of 1t than we have taken of
this one"
Evening star., 1937-08-20
The Locust.

Locust on a limb
Singin' bout de heat:
When you hears fun him
Trouble is complete.
Sun a-blazin' white,
Haze a-hoverin' thick;
Tain no chance to f1ght:
Tain no use to kick.
Talk of news dat's bad!
Most of our regret,
Though 1t makes us sad,
Lets us soon forget.
But his tune so grim
Leaves us no retreat
Locust on a limb
Hollerin' bout de heat!
Evening star., 1937-08-20
Versatile.
From the ChicAEo Dali

From the Chicago Daily News
Whenever Detroit thinks up new
kind Of strike It hAstens to put on the
0hoW.
Evening star., 1937-08-20
The Limit.

From the worcester Gazette.
Free speech is the great safeguard OF
democratic government, but not after the
fifth cocktail
Evening star., 1937-08-20
Traffic Solution Suggested

From the Omaha rld-Herald.
If automobiles were owned only by
those who could afford them. there
wouldn't b any tzaf1c problems.
Evening star., 1937-08-20

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Evening star., 1937-08-20

"De man dat don't believe nuf1n' no
body tells him." said Uncle Eben, Ought
to look over de kind o company he's
been keepin' an make a change"
Evening star., 1937-08-20
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Evening star., 1937-08-20

@. How old Is Gen. Chang Kai-
Shek?-C. B.
A. He is 81. He is the head Of
the Chinese cabinet and of the Chinese
Army. In his youth he studied army
tactics in Japan.
Evening star., 1937-08-20

@. Where is the original statue, Dis
cobolus?-N. F.
A. This statue by the Greek sculptor
Myron, is known only through copies. the
best Of which is in Rome. Discobolus
means discus thrower
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-02-18
Thirteenth Election District
Highland View

Beall, Wilbur T. and Dorothy M
Lot 10, Block D, Section l, Highland
View" as described in a deed record
ed in liber GAP, folio 143. Taxes, in
terest and costs $11.89.
Carrico, Robert-Lot 9. Block f..
and improvements, Highland View;
as described in deed recorded in
liber GAP, folio 387. Taxes, interest
and costs $115.18.
Clarke, John F. and Katherine A.
Lot 8, Block E and improvements.
Section 3, Highland View" as de-
scribed in deed recorded in liber
SAB. folio 1913. Taxes, interest and
costs $1,000.
Hynson, Bernard E. and Dorothy
W Lot 8, Block D, Section 1, "High-
land View" as described in a deed re-
corded in liber GAP, folio %. Taxes, in
terest and costs $11.89.
Megenitz, Lewis A. and Adele B.
Lot 9, Block A, Section 1, "High-
land View" as described in deed
recorded in liber GA, folio 1875. Taxes,
interest and costs 5000.
Orange, Robert E. and Lora E.
Lot 2. Block Eye and improvements,
Highland View" as described in a
deed recorded in liber 558, folio 16.
Taxes, interest and costs $118.8O.
O'Connor, Richard G.. and Ethel G.
Lot 2, Block Eye and improvements,
Highland View" as described in a
deed recorded in iber 628, folio 263.
Taxes, interest and costs $119.19.
Takoma Park Investment Co.-Lot
1, Block F, Section A, Highland
View, as described in deed recorded
in hber 662, folio BIT. Taxes, inter-
est and costs $21.6O.
Williams. John F. and Virginia p.
Lot 3, Block Eye and improvements
Highland View" as described in a
in liber 644. folio 2S5, Taxes, inter-
est and costs $119.90.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-02-18
Thirteenth Election District
Indian Spring Park

Bush, Efie-Lot IL, Block 1, Sec
ton 1, Indian Spring Park" as de-
scribed in deed recorded in libeE 448,
folio ATT. Taxes, interest and costs
$3.50.
Browne, Dilla Hot A, Block 10,
Section 1, ''Indian Spring Park" as
described in a deed recorded in liber
$40, folio 88. Taxes, interest and
costs $1O.66.
Grain, P. Lot 6, Block 10, "In-
dian Spring Park" as described in a
deed recorded in liber GA, folio 1868.
Taxes, interest and costs 1854.
Head, George w. and Annie E.
Lot IS, Block 2. and improvements,
Indian Spring Park" as described
in deed recorded in liber 424, folio
Ala. Taxes, interest and costs $42.19.
Howell, Phoebe A. Lot 3, Block
a and Lot II, Block 9, Indian Spring
Park" as described in deeds recorded
in hber 422, folio % and liber 488,
folio 404. Taxes, interest and costs
$13.74.,
Head, Annie E.-Lots 8 to IS in
elusive, Block and Lots / to A in
elusive, Block 5. Section 1, "Indian
Spring Park" as described in a deed
recorded in iber sos, folio rs. Taxes,
interest and costs $42.85.
Jordan, Violet-Lot 2, Block 2 and
improvements, "Indian Spring Park"
as described in a deed recorded in
liber 584, folio 472. Taxes, interest
and costs 1898.
Keller, Thomas T. and Dorothy
Lot 1, Block 8 and improvements,
Section l, Indian Spring Park" as
described in a deed recorded in liber
528. folio 81. Taxes, interest and
costs $241.O3.
Luttrell, Lucy A.-Lot 9, Block 2
and improvements, Section /, "Indian
Spring Park" as described in deed
recorded in liber 522, folio 349. Taxes,
interest and costs $3.50.
Robinson, Lois G.-Lot Z, Block A,
Section /, Indian Spring Park" as
described in deed recorded in liber
494, folio Al. Taxes. interest and costs
1894.
Ryan, Louise-Lot II, Block 8, Sec
ton 1, "Indian Spring PARK" as de-
scribed in deed recorded in liber 456,
folio 129. Taxes, interest and costs
1885.
Rowzee, Blanche E. and Edith L.
Lots 10 and II, Section 1, "Indian
Spring Park" as described in deed
recorded in liber 454, folio 432. Taxes
interest and costs $47.06.
Scott, Katie Lot A, Block 9 and
improvements, "Indian Spring Park"
as described in deed recorded in
iber 522, folio 1859. Taxes, interest
and costs $1,000.
Scott. Katie Lot 8. Block 9 and
improvements, Section 1, "Indian
Spring Park" as described in deed
recorded in liber 522, folio 1863. Taxes,
interest and costs $102.89.
Swanson, Carter dot IL, Block
8, Section /, Indian Spring Park" as
described in a deed recorded in liber
634, folio 348. Taxes, interest and
costs 1884.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-02-18
Thirteenth Election District
Blair

Abel, Bryan Lot Al, Block B,
Blair, as described in a deed re-
corded in liber 374, folio 118. Taxes,
interest and costs $104.31.
Alexander, Neville jenkins D.
Lot 3, Block j, "Blair", as described
in deed recorded in liber 608,
folio 43. Taxes, interest and costs
1854.
Browne, Arthur A. and Leanna-
Lot 10, Block E and improvements,
Blair, as described in deed re-
corded in liber 470, folio BAT. Taxes,
interest and costs $61.28.
Bywaters, Grace of lot 10,
block III. "Blair", as described in a
deed recorded in liber 564, folio $50.
Taxes, interest and costs $10.17.
Baxter, Harvey Plot 20, Block
]. "Blair," as described in a deed
recorded in liber 61S, folio 121.
Taxes, interest and costs 1851.
Cattell, F. Blot 2, Block E,
"Blair" as described in a deed re-
corded in liber 324, folio S5. Taxes,
interest and costs $27.10.
Cattell, F. Blot 81, Block E,
Blair, as described in a deed re-
corded in liber 324, folio 80. Taxes,
interest and costs $27.10.
DeLeon, Eustaquio and Anita D.
Lot 55, Block H, "Blair," and i'm
provements, as described in a deed
recorded in liber 632, folio 800.
Taxes, interest and costs $117.59.
Forsyth, James H. and M. S.
Lot 81, Block B, "Blair Takoma"
and improvements, as described in a
deed recorded in hber 4O4, folio 466.
Taxes, interest and costs $119.79.
James, J. Pierson and Maude c.
Lots IL and 10, block G, BLAIR, as
described In a deed recorded in liber
694, folio 81 and liber 618, folio So.
Taxes, interest and costs $46.26.
Kohler, Verda E.-Lot %, Block
65, "B. F. c." and improvements,
as described in a deed recorded in
liber asa, folio pol. Taxes, interest
and costs $79.S2.
Lambert, Blanche R.-Part of lots
and 8, block d, "Blair" and i'm
provements, as described in a deed
recorded in liber 692, folio III.
Taxes, interest and costs $47.2S.
MacKay, George Apart Of Lot
and all Of lot 8, Block H, "Blair",
as described in q deed recorded IN
liber $50, folio 400. Taxes, interest
and costs $S2.62.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-02-18
Thirteenth Election District.
KensingtOn View and
Triangular Park

v Ball. w. Earl and Ethel Part
Lot 8, Block D, 'Kensington View"
as described in deed recorded in
iber 642, folio 80. Taxes, interest.
costs $5.52.
Dronenburg, Ernest H. and Ruth P.
Lot A, and Part Lot 8, Block G. and
improvements 'Kensington View, Sec
ton 2" as described in a deed record
ed in liber 632, folio $50. Taxes, in
terest and costs $94.75.
Dwyer. Elmer A. and D. C.-Lots
IA and Is, Block H, "Kensington
View" as described in deed record
ed in liber 632, folio 1876, Taxes. in
terest and costs $22.O7.
Davis, John B. and TRUE Plot.
"a, Block G, "Kensington View" as
described in deed recorded in liber
624, folio 454. Taxes, interest and
costs $791.
Ellenberger, I. Wesley and Mary E.
Parcel of land called Hermitage
containing 1872 acres. as described ia
a deed recorded in iber 562, folio 348.
Taxes, interest and costs $53.15.
Wolfe. John F.-Lots / and 2. and
Part Lot 8, Block G., "Kensington
View, Section g." as described in a
deed recorded in liber 378, folio 3OS.
Taxes, interest and costs $15.85,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-02-18
Thirteenth Election District
KensingtOn

Amos, William P. and Ruth-Lot 7
and West Part Lot 6, Block IL. and
improvements, ''Kensington Park" as
described in deed recorded in liber
4S8, folio 50. Taxes, interest and costs
$144.86.
Burke, Anthony F. and Agnes p
Lot 9, Block 4, S"Kensington Park, as
described in deed recorded in liber
622, folio 1853. Taxes, interest and
costs $11.23.
Bowen, Mary S.-Lots and Z,
Block IL, "Kensington Park" as de-
scribed in deed recorded in liber 388.
folio 232. Taxes. interest and costs
$139.92.
Brown, Henry S. and Winifred E.
Lot /, Block 8, "Kensington Park" as
described in deed recorded in liber
53S, folio LAO. Taxes, interest and
costs $49.46.
Carter, Melbourne E. and B. F.
Lot l, and Part Lot 2, Block 2.
"DetricA's Sub" as described in a
deed recorded in liber 622, folio 424.
Taxes, interest and costs $69.53.
Cleveland, L. M.-Lots / to 5. in
elusive, and improvements "Wauph,s
Sub" as described in a deed recorded
in liber $50, folio 1852. Taxes. interest
and costs $13775.
Clarke, Winfield S. and M. A.-Lot
~ and %, Block Is, and improve
ments, "Kensington Park" as describ-
ed in deed recorded in liber 382.
folio 2O8. Taxes, interest and costs
$50.65. ''''
Chappell, Kenneth & Irone R.
South Y Lot IL, and improvements.
"Waugh's SUBJ" as described in a deed
recorded in liber 512, folio 272. Taxes.
interest and costs $4,000.
Davidson, Susie A.-Lot 6. Block
20, wood and. Paul's SUBJ" as de-
scribed in a deed recorded in liber
I. d. 4, folio 293. Taxes, interest and
costs $24.19. ''''
Lohn, Genevieve H.-Part Lot FL,
All Lot %, Block 8, and improve
ments, "Kensington Park" as describ-
ed in a deed recorded in liber 354.
folio 1873. Taxes, interest and costs
$105.06.
Linebarger, P. Mot %, Block s.
North Kensington" as described in
deed recorded in liber $40, folio 381
Taxes, interest and costs 1857.
Peter, George-Lots &c and 27,
Block 3, and improvements, "Kensing-
ton Park" as described in a deed re-
corded in liber 248, folio 455. Taxes,
interest and costs S137.14.
Rowdybush, Charles R.-Part of
Lots 10 and II, knowles Estate" as
described in deed recorded in liber
226, folio 216. Taxes, interest and
costs $113.21.
Rowdybush, Charles Riot 1 and
improvements, "Wood and Paul's
Sub" as described in deed recorded
in liber 292, folio 41O. Taxes, interest
and costs $109.79.
Rusk, Emma V.-Lots 18. 10 and
20, Part Carroll Place, Kensington
Park, and Lot 10, "Wood and Paul's
Sub" as recorded in Will book P. E.
W. II. folio 8. Taxes, interest AMI
costs $4,000.
Schneider, George H. and Ruth e.
Lots Q and 10, Block a, and improve
ments, "Detrick's Sub" as described
in deed recorded in liber 272, folio
2O2. Taxes interest and costs 1890.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-02-18

Hunter, Florence Mot A, Block
3, "Chevy Chase View" as described
in a deed recorded in liber 484, folio
POT. Taxes, interest and costs SLIPS.
Hunter, Florence M.-Lots and 8,
Block IA, "Chevy Chase View as de-
scribed in a deed recorded in liber
568, folio 429. Taxes, interest and
costs $3061.
O'Brien, Mary Alice-Lot 1, Block
D, "Chevy Chase View, as describ-
ed in deed recorded in hber 534,
folio 423. Taxes, interest and costs
1858.
O'Brien, Mary Alice-Lot 2, Block
D, "Chevy Chase View" as described
in a deed recorded in liber 534, folio
423. Taxes, interest and costs $21.89.
O'Brien, Mary Alice East " of
Lot 8, Block D, "Chevy Chase View,"
as described in deed recorded in
liber 534, folio 423. Taxes, interest
and costs $13.05.
O'Brien, Mary Alice-East u of
Lot s, Block D, "Chevy Chase View
as described in a deed recorded in
liber 534, folio 423. Taxes, interest
and costs $16.51.
O'Brien, Mary Alice-Lot 9, Block
D and improvements, "Chevy Chase
View" as described in deed record
ed in liber 534, folio 423. Taxes, in
terest and costs $142.53.
O'Brien, Mary Alice-Lot 10. Block
D, "Chevy Chase View" as described
in deed recorded in liber 534, folio
423. Taxes, interest and costs $46.09.
Wmslow, Rowena-Part of Lots IL
and IL, Block Is, "Chevy Chase View
as described in deed recorded in
liber 554. folio 331. Taxes, interest
and costs $20.06.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-02-18
Thirteenth Election District
Flower Avenue Park

Collins, Ethel E.-Lot 2, Block D
and improvements, "Flower Avenue
Park, Section g." as described in a
deed recorded in iber 602, folios 1888
and 10. Taxes, interest and costs
$216.20.
Eldridge. Charles X. and Cassie E.
Part of Lots j and X, "Flower Ave-
nue. Park" as described in a deed re-
corded in liber 588, folio $50. Taxes,
interest and costs $18.47.
Foye, Blanche Lot B and I'm
provements, "Flower Avenue Park,
Section g." as described in a deed re-
corded in iber 502, folio 437. Taxes.
interest and costs $73.85.
Hubbell, Clifford L. and Loretta v.
Lot Is, Block D, "Flower Avenue
Park, Section e." as described in a
deed recorded in liber 518, folio 1874.
Taxes, interest and costs $24.55.
Hanna, James r. and Violet F.
Lot IA, Block D and improvements,
"Flower Avenue Park" as described
in deed recorded in iber 5S4, folio
Alta. Taxes, interest and costs $71.19.
Killen, Harold Lot 6, Block E,
"Flower Avenue Park, Section g." as
described in deed recorded in liber
634, folio 219. Taxes. interest and
costs $28.32.
Keane, Michael j., Jr.-Lot 9,
Block C and improvements, GLOVER
Avenue Park" as described in a deed
recorded in liber 548, folio 489. Taxes,
interest and costs $72.73.
Quimby, Harvey T. and Dorothy L.
Lot 8. Block C, Slower Avenue
Park, Section g." as described in a
deed recorded in liber GA, folio 396.
Taxes, interest and costs $29.4O.
Quackenbush, Curtis and Dorothy
M. Blot C and improvements.
Flower Avenue Park, Section g." as
described in deed recorded in liber
$50. folio 267. Taxes, interest and
costs $96.55.
Taylor, William D. and Mary F.
Lot 4, Block A and improvements.
Flower Avenue Park, Section 90, as
described in a deed recorded in liber
$40, folio 81. Taxes, interest and
costs, $171.22.
White, George E. and Marion E.
Part of Lot E, Block 2 and improve
ments, "Flower Avenue Park" as de-
scribed in deed recorded in liber 632
folio 389. Taxes, interest and costs
$59.37.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-02-18
Thirteenth Election District
Indian Spring Terrace

Morton, Hiram J. and T. R.-Lot z,
Block a and improvements, Indian
Spring Terrace" as described in a
deed recorded in liber 62S, folio 234.
Taxes, interest and costs $54.44.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-02-18

Springirth, Clara T.-Lot 9, Block.
/, "North Kensington" as described
in deed recorded in liber 404, 1879.
Taxes, interest and costs $16.41.
Williams, Myrtle K.-Lot 6, Block
1, and improvements, as described in
a deed recorded in liber $50, folio So.
Taxes, interest and costs $3.50.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-02-18
Thirteenth Election District
Chevy Chase View

Doran, Marguerite and Elizabeth
Lot 10, Block B, "Chevy Chase View
as described in a deed recorded in
liber 5S4, folio 141. Taxes, interest
and costs $11.87.
Ettenger, =. NoydELots 8 and 0,
Block 5, "Chevy Chase View" as de-
scribed in a deed recorded in liber
STA, folio 321. Taxes, interest and
Fisher, Frank S.-Part of Lot s,
Block and improvements, "Chevy
Chase View" as described in deed
recorded in hber 62S, folio SO. Taxes,
interest and costs $151.33.
Gordon, Fulton Riot 20, Block
8, "Chevy Chase View" as described
in q deed recorded in lIber 500, folio
$50. Taxes, interest and costs 1881.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-02-18

please Ts'rM o Neat PaOsD
Evening star., 1937-11-17
Best Laid Plans.

"The best laid plans of mice and men"
do not always run smoothly When
President Roosevelt issued his call for
the special session of Congress he had
a very definite program in mind for the
legislators. He enumerated it's items.
Again, on yesterday. he sent to Congress
his recommendatio for this legislation
Including wages and hours and crop
control bills.
After two days, however, it is quite
apparent that the mechanism has
broken down. The old drive of the ad-
ninistration forces on Capitol Hill is
missing. Only one of the four major
measures advocated by the President is
ready for consideration and that has
been shunted aside-the reorganization
bill. The wages and hours bill has been
pigeonholed in the House Rules Com
mittee, Democratic committee. 1t will
require almost blast of dynamite to
dislodge it. Mrs. Norton, chairman of
the Labor Committee, has started a
petition to discharge the Rules Commit
tee and bring the bill directly before the
House. The petition must be signed by
a majority of the House if it is to be
effective, and even then the bill could
not reach the House floor until Decem-
Der 49,
Both the House and Senate Commit
tees on Agriculture are at work, be-
latedly 1t seems, on crop control bills.
House leaders talk hopefully of a re-
ported bill by early next week. It will
be longer, distinctly longer, before bill
can reach the Senate from it's committee.
In the meantime the House is mark
ing time and the Senate is enjoying
filibuster over the anti-lynching bill.
The situation at the Capitol today
would have been described a year ago as
something that can't happen here"
In fact, the attitude of many of the
Democratic members of Congress today
would have been unpredictable-indee
was unpredictable-a year ago, imme-
diately after the reelection of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. They have returned to
Washington in disgruntled frame of
mind. They had no liking for an early
call for a special session. Many of them
have no liking for the bills which the
President is intent upon having enacted
into law.
In the golden era of the New Deal
members of Congress may have felt
dislike for some of the bills demanded
OF them. If they did, they concealed it.
In these days they are more outspoken.
The opening of the special session has
not been auspicious-or has It?
Evening star., 1937-11-17
Federal ,Jails.

For several years special agents of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation sought
the kidnapers of John j. O'Connell, jr.,
of Albany, N. Y. Trained men devoted
month after month of their time to a
methodical investigation in an effort to
identify the criminals and bring them to
justice. Finally, at great cost, the gang
was rounded up and sentenced to long
terms
The prospect was pretty grim for
Baby Face" Geary, John Obey and Red
Crowley-so they carried their resistance
to higher courts by filing appeals. Pend
ing action on the appeals, the Govern
ment, lacking convenient jail of its
own in upstate New York, committed the
trio to county Jail.
Yesterday the kidnapers pulled aside
steel bars which they had sawed with
smuggled tools, held up several guards
with smuggled guns, kidnapped a keeper
in his automobile and fed In the dark
ness.
So once again the G-men and police
must risk their lives to protect the pub
lie from these vicious fugitives.
Without attempting to place respon-
sibility for this deplorable jail break, for
that undoubtedly will be done by the
proper authorities, it seems obvious that
the present system of farming out"
Federal prisoners to non-Federal jails
has serious defects.
Many local institutions for detention
Of prisoners are grossly inadequate-and