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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-29

kfd kt1N there never was
wilder spot in the West than
the Indian Territory in those
days Montana had it's pmmmer
gang and Arizona had it's Curly
Bill. Every other frontier region
had its share OF badmen. but the
Territory had the meanest lot of
all.
They were renegade whites and
half-brccds. fellows like Cherokee
Bill. the Rufus Buck gang. Bill
Cook, Jim French, and the Yer
digris hid
All Of them lived by tho gun
and knife bat they didn't have
the hoart-of tho hadmcn OF other
places Thcy bad no code. They'd
shoot a man IN the back. That's
something most Of the others
wouldn't do.
The marshals and sheriffs in
that country had tough time
Of il, I'll tell YOU But when they
finally got the law working they
cleaned ont a lot OF them.
Old George Maledon was the
cxeCutioner at Fort Smith. where
all the Territory outlaws were
tried Before George gave up
the Job he dropped sixty men
Through the trap and shot a
couple others just for good meas
ure.
lie always was pretty proud Of
his gallows which he built HIM
self He must have thought bust
ness was going to be good when
ne put 1t up because he made
1t big enough to hang twelve men
at one time
The trap was all in one piece.
so when he pulled the trip all the
men standing on it dropped to-
gether.
He did hang six together at two
different times. but never was
able to get more than that num-
Der on the gallows at once He
dropped three groups Of five
through the trap. Bunches of
three and four We're just ordinary.
/ reckon he didn't want 10 wear
1t out by working it Just to hang
one fellow at a time
They used to say nobody
would turn out to watch If they
weren't hanging more than two
at once.
oh, Of course, a big crowd
would show up when they were
hanging somebody special like
the time they sprung the trap on
Cherokee Bill.
He was about the worst Of a
bad lot Of outlaw-killers. He'd
killed three or four men and was
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-29
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-29

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or share in SO, 500. 90 worth of free grocery
orders, many of them as high as 500 90 in value
and at the same time, get acquainted with the
new breakfast food sensation, CHEERIoATS.
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for this wonderful new kind of breakfast food.
Evening star., 1942-03-22

WOMAN. colored. settled, intelligent.
excellent cook (no pastries), experienced
in serving. for couple in fine new apart
ment, all conveniences. Houseman
does heavy cleaning. Near Wardman
Park. on 3 mornings a week and all
Sunday. Must have best OF references
and health card. Salary S55 monthly.
Columbia $500 Sunday after pm. or
Monday am.
Evening star., 1942-03-22

ITIOI.
WASHINGTON'S LARGEST
EXCLUSIVE MEMS STORE HAS
IMMEDIATE OPENING IN
CREDIT OFFICE FOR EXPERT
ENCED TYPIST WITH SOME
GENERAL OFFICE EXPERT
ENCE. SEE MR.. w. v. WATSON,
THE YOUNG MEMS SHOP. 1919
F ST. NV.
Evening star., 1942-03-22

of high school, desired for switchboard
operating: regular employment with op.
portunities for salary advancement and
promotion No experience necessary Ap-
ply 122 18th st. NV. Rm. 1Ol $50 am.
to pm Saturday $50 am to 1o
Evening star., 1942-03-22
HELP WOMEN.

WOMEN to be trained for
spring season, ready-to-wear
and accessory depts.; part
time work. Apply employ
ment Office, The. Hecht Co.
LADIES, for alteration work
on coats and suits. Apply
The Hecht Co., Personnel
Office.
Evening star., 1942-03-22
MILLINERY
SALESWOMEN.

Excellent opportunity for
permanent work. Those with
experience preferred, but not
essential. Apply personnel
office, End floor, Goldenberg's,
7th and X.
Evening star., 1942-03-22
HELP WoMEN,
SALESWOMEN.

Lansburgh's are in need of
salesWomen for various de-
partments. Apply employ
ment Office. 4th floor.
TYPISTS,
Young women. experienced
in typing and general. Office
work. Apply employment Of
flee, 4th floor, Lansburgh's
Department Store.
MATTRESSES,
Experienced or if not will
train. Apply 1884 Upshur St.
NV, 8 to 4 daily.
SALESLADY, home ap-
pliance and radio DEBT, ex-
perience desirable, but not
necessary; splendid opportu-
nifty for one desiring perma-
nent position. See manager,
Chas. Schwartz & Son, 7O8
7th st. NV.
Evening star., 1942-03-22

B BOOK KKEEPING MACHINE
OPERATOR, experienced; per-
manent position, good salary and
working conditions; financial in
stitution. Apply by letter giving
full particulars. Box 176-T, Star.
Evening star., 1942-03-22
PERSONAL.

Upper REPAIR SERVICE, ALL ARTICLES
afb Fefsona0le. n e " CAPITAL sPoRTwEAR' :e7
WANTED-BoARDING HOME FOR BOYS.
to and 10 years of age cHILDEN'S
PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION 1907 st.
sCIENTIFIc BOXING FOR SKILL AND
e6ds BERI1NsRY, sfs'f5S Wo esS5 sa55 on Ve:k
TEMPLE SCHOOL. MANASSAS. VA. %
mi, D e. the little school that is differ
Music. For refined people who appreciate
things money can't buy Phone Manassas 20.
HURTING FEET NO FUN MY NEW
paa s Ke IN b.,tS S shoes
for - years. NORRIS WERBLE. tC1i 4oi Kress s-ess
se Bldg.. l105 G 81. NV. RE. 1870.
DANCE, nee! IF YOU DON'T KNoW HOW.
be burden to your partner; don't ex-
dance. Let canellis do it District 1873 .
s6MHe eHs ash d1.Fs s2HXsP wd
60l PARK RID. NV. APT 2OI-DRESS-
making tailoring, alterations; REASONABLE.
Randolph 1851 "a
LEARN TO RIDE JOINT HORSEBACK
Wfhnstnn sa feT nb BY
Write 1o7 East Bradley lane, Chevy Chase.
MEN AND WOMEN LEARN TAP DANc-
health, keep your f1s fsn1res; ItSss followed iSy Sy
ballroom DANCING new glasses beginning
LOFT. 1925 Mass. ave. NV. Free parking.
Hobart 97O0.
FURNITURE REPAIRED, REFTNIsHED
ana upholstered in your home GEORGE
as5S. Is SHANNON llol 18th NV District
DIR. BATEs-REMovEs ACNE and SCARS.
HAIR -Moles-Warts-Al Skin Troubles.
1oes come AHe W sGse GGnvRss os W
HATS BLOCKED. REDEsIGNED. MOD
eled to head; new hats made to order in
straws and felts: hats made from your ma
9TH floor. RF 0t39.
REDUCING SPECIALS! TREAT. S5:
Hollywood method: remove fat in spots
riis I arhrts. a Mans SA s154. 'iPE 1880 fs' nR Reo
BUSINESS CARDS. $3.50 PER THOU
sand. Special advertising matches for any
business; rubber stamps: very reasonable;
LADY DISTRIBUTOR WANTED
For newly discovered skin treatment that
takes place Of creams: Jumps ahead
Write for further information. Box 254-T.
Star
VOICE AND RADIO RECORDINGS IN
studio or at your office; make transcrIp-
ing ability. double 10-inch records. 81 so.
WILL THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO
between and sts at about 500 m.
February 26, kindly get in touch with me-.
SAMUEL I. SNYDER, Emergency Hospital.
ALLENcREsT NURSERY AND KINDER
/ sarten, day and boarding, ages 2-6 Years.
2450 n, Powhatan St, Arlington. Va.
GL. 5000
HEMoRRHoIDs ERApIcATED BY MY
own method Results effective for Q ife-
time or money back, Write for 6ooklet; No
1865 Columbia I'd. Adams 03sS.
COULD YOU USE $500 OR LESs' IF So
in a hurry and confidential. Interest on
unpaid balance only charge.
WILL PURCHASE SECOND TRUST NOTES
on D. c. or nearby properties. Box 120.T.
Star. 22s
IF YOU NEED EXTRA MONEY FOR
Easter clothes or any purpose lust give me
a telephone call. You can get S10O and
includes interest. the only charge, Othtr
LANE. Michigan 6510.
TO ANY EMPLOYED MAN OR WOMAN:
Whenever you need 92P to $500 IN .
nu1r, iusss sYs Ts MoNsS ssPeSn; eau ION, You
Tor the exact time you have the money.
Just call DAVE PENNEY. Chestnut 3224.
BE WIsE-REwEAvE REPAIR, RELINE:
burns tears. holes woven out Of sight: your
HGzDIEcRATT. Ne EtGiaas isis = St. Rm. sos-snn66.
Continued on Next Psss)
Evening star., 1942-03-22
KITCHEN MANAGER
AND
SIIDEPVTCN

OOfER V1SOH
to work in cafeteria serving
700 daily; woman with eXpe-
rience required; no evening,
Sunday or holiday work;
state qualifications. age and
experience. Reply Box 206-R,
Star.
Evening star., 1942-03-22

COLORED MAID. Emile. Jr.
Beauty Salon. Clarendon, Va.
INVOICE clerks. for accounts
payable department: permanent
position. Apply VIM. Hahn g.
Co.. 7th and K sts. office.
MATTRESSES and bakery
salesgirls. zoos F st. NV.
ALTERATION HANDS ON
SUITS, COATS AND
DRESSES, EXPERIENCED.
JEAN MATOU, 1149 CONN.
AVE.
BOOKKEEPER, thoroughly
experienced in double-entry,
for permanent position in old
established house. Excellent
opportunity. Box 456-R, Star.
SODA DISPENSERS, a few
openings for girls over II
years of age for fountain
work, experience not neces-
sary. Apply in person, en-
ploynent department, Peo-
pies Drug Store. II P st. ne, j,
9 am. to noon daily.
Evening star., 1942-03-22

LEARN TO RIDE JOINT HORSEBACK
riding classes for beginners. sponsored by
Washington Saddle Club. Rea asonab1e rates
Write 101 East Bradley lane, Chevy Chase,
Evening star., 1942-03-22

GIRL. colored. desires housework in apart
ment for employed family. city references.
Evening star., 1942-03-22

LAUNDRESS. frst-cIass. private; expe-
rlenced chambermaid for rooming house
DI 1910
Evening star., 1942-03-22

MAID, colored. general housevork say
ME- 5623
Evening star., 1942-03-22

WOMAN colored, experienced, wishes posi-
ton as cook or ghw or days work; will
ing TO work IN Va, or go away for sum-
mer: references HI O043-W
Evening star., 1942-03-22

WOMAN, colored. wishes 8 or 4 mornings
WORK each week: good cleaner MI s942.
WOMAN colcred, wants days work: ex-
cellent cleaner, ironer: Al references:
925o day; Car fare. Hobart 1899
Evening star., 1942-03-22

GIRL, colored. desires morning work, clean
ing apartments for employed people or
Offices. Call North 467l.
Evening star., 1942-03-22
HELP WOMEN.

WOMAN, young, pleasant, neat; part;time
ESperience e i @ preferred. Ref. 22oI 4th st.
ne. Apply in person.
WOMAN white eKperencsd in ard slterins terri.
11O5 6 st NV, Room sos, kresge Bldg
WOMAN for night work inserting mail
matter in envelopes. On piece basis. Give
I1Ss phSns s.nT Rumoer when ans~eFins' BOX
WOMAN, young. well educated. for career
large organization. Must be capable of
SHu5 the public % Resident MT {, Of Bethesda @ AZ Chevy
Chase area or vicinity preferred. Apply
6659 Wisconsin ave.
WOMAN. young. 25 to 35. to tutor high
school girl; must be major in education;
to $3.50 or less. occasional Sunday work;
pay $40 weekly. Please write, stating
age 99ualifieations and phone number.
WOMAN, capable. white. corsetry experi-
clientele and direct work with physicians;
state phone. Box 1s4-T, Star.
WOMEN, white. for lunch counter work,
WOMEN. am in need of women who are
interested IN permanent position with good
parel store. Apply Hearns, SO6-SOS eth
st. NV.
WOMEN, white, wanted to train as order
COOKS, counter attendants, pantry workers;
good working conditions. good pay Apply
3 to L am. Chlld's Restaurant, 1923 Pa.
ave. NV.
WOMEN over Is years of age for positions
as markers, assorters and bundle wrappers;
experience desirable but not essential.
West End Laundry. 1723 Pa. ave. NV.
YOUNG LADY; intelligent. neat appeal
in small once stenosraphic experience not
essential Box 267-T. Star.
YOUNG LADY. general office work. credits
eoi!ections; .ewelry StoEe; Previous sI5eriv
REAL ESTATE FIRM, old establishment
s Sp die Of ypns on and dHs aDty
cail MRS s PooTe, ore Nepionai Y" 1855 O ''Dl'
EXTRA MONEY-Sell 81 name-imprinted
stationery: free samples; odd cards 2lac;
bo1es 5o p
ter, humorous cards; special offer. New
En?land Art. North Arlington, 900 Mass.
IMMEDIATE OPENING locally and in near
edueased % woman 4 oven s. to hHtt assist local
director of child guidance program. Inter-
esting, -Well-paid work. Position perma-
nent. Write Box 3l2-T, Star, giving age,
education and phone. pa
PART-TIME WORK.
hours daily no Saturdays, doing
cenSus-type work: nothing to carry or sell;
sl5 y i4fh St Nfsx Monday AeR sea's nor WORK
GIRLS TO LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY
For defense work. Photo Lab, Inc, 1925
Georgia ave.
VACATION POSITION OPEN
2 positions in preferred priority field
paying up to 5000 per month open now
and during vacation for teachers between
% and As, white, with college training,
< teachinp Give
education, experience, phone number for
perSOnal interview Box 81 S-R, Star
Evening star., 1942-03-22

WOMAN. colored, wants Job taking care
OF bachelor apartment. 1926 9th ne FIR
Evening star., 1942-03-22

WOMAN, colored. neat, wishes domestic
work, plain cooking. city refs North
Evening star., 1942-03-22

NURSE. graduate. white. for night duty.
Permanent position VERY pleasant sur
roundings. Live on prCmlS IN person.
II45 Spring rd. NV, Hebrew Home for
Evening star., 1942-03-22

GIRLS, z. col. want hrs work In morn
ing from to II or afternoon, / to g.
Evening star., 1942-03-22
IMMEDIATE OPENING
EOR NJ EDIIG TED lNnAlAN

OLD ESTABLISHED FIRM in preferred
open in this city. College education or
equivalent. resourceful ability in meeting
and handling people Business or teaching
experience an ADVANTAGE Age 2S to As.
No canvasserS. Give details of BACKGROUND
and phone for personal interview. Box
Evening star., 1942-03-22

BOOKKEEPER. ASST CREDIT
MGR. ASST OFFICE MGR.
By fne old-established F ST. mems
store. Good salary. pleasant surround
ings and bright future for competent
ambitious and loyal young man or young
woman. Write all details. own hand
writing. specifying, salary desired. how
ndential. Box 313-T. Star.
Evening star., 1942-03-22

YOUNG WOMAN. colored. neat and re-
AaoIe desires evening work cleaning small
chlloren cafeteria or store; refs; has D. c.
permit. DI 1854
WANTED. homework and laundry. by day;
Phone De 3O66
Evening star., 1942-03-22

WOMAN. colored. wants job as maid or
g INV; refs. Call North 6l49
Evening star., 1942-03-22

WOMAN. colored wants cleaning at room
ing house; hours TO 4, 5 days week: last
place years TR 39SS
Evening star., 1942-03-22
MILLINERY SALESLADIES.
YOUNG WOMEN.

For permanent and part-time work:
some experience required. Apply L. FRANK
st Mr ballad
Evening star., 1942-03-22

MARKER experienced. wanted a. once.
Federal Cleaners & Dyers, 25o9 Sheridan
I'd Sc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
BOSTON MUCH PUT
 OUT OVER ALERT
Continued from Page 1,

(COnClnueO rom RaRG U
 The alarm had been sounded in more than 50 cities and towns and the all clear was given at times varying from 10:10 p. m. to 10:12 p. m.
 Though the planes were detected near Regions and of the civilian defense area, no alarm was given there and the alert affected only Region 5 which includes Metropol- itan Boston.
 The yellow signal, a preliminary warning, was omitted and the blue signal was flashed first to civilian defense centers. At the time the planes were about 75 to 100 miles from Boston.
 In contrast to Tuesdays alarm in New York, Boston radio stations continued broadcasting as usual They said they had received no in- structions to leave the air despite the blackout which accompanies a fred alert"
 Could Have Hit Boston
 Critics of the handling of the alarm pointed to the fact that enemy planes would have had plenty of time to reach Boston from the time they were sighted until the city was ordered blacked out and said they would have been guided there directly by the radio station beams.
 The continued broadcasting led most persons to believe the alarm was just another test instead of a real alert-the second one since the war started. The first genuine alarm occurred last December when Army observers were unable to identify a plane near New York harbor. Response of wardens was des- cribed as spotty by officials, who attributed some of the slowness tc tho elimination of the yellow warn. ing signal.
 Many towns received no warning at all and so could not mobilize their wardens, while Natick-whict wasn't alerted = sounded an alarm of its own accord when the sirens of Wellesley were heard. Despite the flaws, J. Wells Farley director of the State Public Safety Committee, said he was satisfied with the response of civilian defense workers.
 The only large crowd to be affect. ed by the alarm and blackout wa at Wonderland Dog Race track il Revere where 10000 patrons wert guided to shelters or out of tn, park within five minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24

Pending meat rationing, which the committee has recommended be put into effect as soon as possible, Wickard announced these two steps implementing the wartime meat pro- gram established earlier this month:
 "To make certain of sufficient meat for the Army, Navy and Lend lease uses, the committee set Up a policy of limiting total packer de- liverieS of meat into civilian con- sumption, and placed the limit for such deliveries during the final quarter of 1942 at the following per- centages of total packer-d deliveries during the final quarter of 1941:- Beef and veal, 80 per cent; lamb and mutton. 95 per cent; pork, 75 per cent.
 Fair Sharing of Supply
 "To provide for fair sharing of this meat supply, the committee asked civilians voluntarily to hold consumption at 2 Ia pounds pere person per week."
 Wickard pointed out that sta- tistically, the limitation figures for the last three months of 1922 indi- cate an overall reduction of 2i per cent below the amount of beef. veal, pork. lamb and mutton available in the last quarter of lo4l. Actually, the cut may not be that great, he said. because adjustments will be made to allow for changes during the past year in the pattern of dls- tribution of meat and the wartime food requirements of different areas,
 Wickard reiterated that American farms will produce 24I000, GOO 900 pounds of meat this year - "a greater amount of meat than ever before in history" But the demands will be greater than ever before, too.
 He revealed that during the last three weeks the government had raised the estimated annual require. ments ot the Army. Navy and lend- lease from 5000 .O00. GOO to 0,e00. .00O,- 900 pounds. Civilians. fe said, would bug more than A l.00D 900 600 pounds ei meat ( t were ayeliables but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
MRS. HARRINGTON
 IS UNDER ARREST
Continued from Page D

finally was forced to obtain court order ito brighten his short life span" by seeing his children.
 Last Words To Mother
 His last words, according to his mother, Mrs. Florence Kelly, were of forgiveness for his wife.
 T feel the same toward Anna as on the first day met her." he told hs mother yesterday. He believed than that he would live. Soon he fell into a final coma.
 The fatal quarrel began three months ago, according to Mrs. Kelly with her son searching the house for nickel so that he wouldn't have to change a $ bill. He looked into his wife's pocketbook, found nothing there, and inquired what had become of some money he had given her the day before.
 "She said she had lent 1t to her mother" Mrs. Kelly, said, passing her account on what she said Har- rington told her. Harrington dress ed to go to his mother -in-law'; home, after some sharp words, and Mrs. Kelly related, his wife stepped into the bedroom.
 When she came back," the mother quoted Harrington, "'Sle had her hand behind her back. ] turned to open the door to go out and she shot me-"
 Mrs. Harrington's version was that they quarreled about s her husband wanted to obtain supplies for his hobby, photography.
 Will Not Testify
 Mrs. Kelly, although she did not expressly forgive her daughter-in- law, asserted she would not testify against her.
 Let her live,' she said. Let her never do a day. Let God do what he wants with her. She will suffer nightmares all her life.''
 Mrs. Harrington appeared not tc be suffering nightmares. She was fresh looking and calm when detec- tives arrested her early today after changing felonious assault charge on which she had been free in $2,- 500 bail, to one of homicide.
 The Harrington children-healthy and attractive youngsters-remain- ed objects of bitter legal dispute Before their father died Mrs. Har- rington began suit to regain theil custody. They are now with Mrs Kelly, who said she would oppose the suit on the ground that Mrs Harrington is not fit person tc rear children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
Red Army Forces Are Fighting Like Demons
Ccontinued from Page D

muniuue said. Soviet units re- pulsed several fiercee nerny attacks. The Germans are suffering heav- fly and hurriedly bringing up rein forcementS by air.
 "Tank units drove the Germans from fortified positions, killing 600 and destroying six tanks.
 "One of our units wiped out 160 Hitlerites and destroyed one artil- lery battery and three trench nor tar batteries. Artillery fire from our Volga fleet destroyed three German tanks and partly wiped out one company of enemy infantry.
 Drive Naxis Out
 Northwest of Stalingrad, Soviet troops are inflicting counter blows. One of our units in a sudden blow dislodged the Germans from an in- habited locality, killing more than 250.
 The Soviet army organ Red Star said the Russians advanced north- west of Stalingrad despite .increas- ingly fierce and stubborn resistance.
 The Germans were utilizing fully their air superiority to make So- viet operations difficult. Soviet artillery, however, shelled 6 tacti- cally important hill at point-blank range, pinned the enemy there and enabled the Russians to advance.
 Soviet fighter planes kept Ger man bombersr at bay until the Rus sian infantry was entrenched. Four V lAG nrsfNN Aek of Stalingrad routed 1000 Rumani- ans and killed 900 of them.
 The noon communique said the Germans concentrated their forces southeast of Novorossisk, the Black Sea naval base they won 10 days ago, and attacked, but were re- pulsed. More than 300 were killed; Soviet troops counter-attacked and drove back the Germans some what"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24
l9 PERSONS ARE
 MISSING IN WRECK
(Continued from Page D

8. m. One east bound passenger train. he said, stopped at the Dick erson station because of some me chanical difficulty and the second train, following not far behind, piled Into 1t. The freight train, headed westward. then plowed into the tangle, he added.
 He said one of the passenger trains caught fire and he did not know whether the passengers had been able to escape.
 Maryland state police at Freder- iok lacked details of the wreck but said several persons were injured and that its pretty messy.
 state police said that one of the passenger trains was afire and that they believed several persons were trapped.
 They said the wreck occurred about half mile south of Dicker- son.
 State police from Frederick and elsewhere were dispatched to the scene. Montgomery County police took charge Of traffic direction and aided in Investigating the wreck.
 At the D. and o. offices here t was said tho passenger trains in- yolved were No. 20 from Detroit and No. i8 from Cleveland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-24

Continued from Page D ney Powell, commanding the Aus tralians opposing them, found hiIm- self able to take the initiative.
 In the first of the three sweeps on the buna area, MacArthur's fighter planes raked supply dumps and seven barges with cannon and machine gun fire.
 Six enemy Zero fighter planes, which offered the first opposition MacArthur's forces have met in many days. were fought off without being able to intercept the raiders
 One Allied plane was lost. pre- sumably by gun fire. in the second and third sweeps in which the fight CTS attacked anti-aircraft positions, supply huts and tents iE1 the Buna airdrcne area.
 A single Japanese plane dropped o few bombs harmlessly ln the scrub outside Port Moresby shortly after sunset yesterday. communique an- nounced.
 Gen. MacArthur announced that the ground situation in Iorlbaiwa area was unchanged. Patrols fnalns tAined contact but the main Aus- tralian and Japnese forces had mol met.