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should have fair trial, and was de-
termined to keep his word. The legis-
lature convened on the day they
reached Lewiston, and the act it
passed concerning legal procedure
made it possible for the murderers to
be tried and found guilty Had their
case been taken to another court, they
would doubtless have escaped the fate
they richly merited.
Buried the Remains
The spring following the execution
of the three bandits, Beachy and some
others visited the scene where the
gruesome tragedy had been enacted,
and verified in every particular the
testimony given by Page. The bodies
of the killed had been tied in blankets
and dropped into the bottom of a
deep canyon. Beachy found the skele-
tons and he buried them. This was
the last service he could render to
the friend to whom he was so devoted.
Such instances of affection between
men were not uncommon in pioneer
ing days.
When the road agents came to east
ern Idaho territory-now Montana
they were already master thieves and
murderers, having served apprentice
ship in California, Nevada and west
ern Idaho. They gradually moved east
in response to an awakened public
opinion which would no longer toler-
ate them. In western Idaho, their
center of operations was Lewiston, as
most of the prospectors going to or
from the mines passed through that
town.
Plummer had drifted there from
California, and because of his execu-
tive ability and knowledge of men, he
soon became recognized leader of
the criminal element that Lewiston
unwillingly harbored. He was recog-
nized by the bandits, and he governed
them with an iron hand; but the more
respected portion of the community
knew him only as gambler of the
better type.
Shortly after he assumed control of
the band, Plummer established road
houses at different points called in
the slang of the day "shebangs."
Travel to or from the mines passed
them, and they furnished convenient
places for relieving the wayfarers of
anything valuable they carried with
them. Here, also, the road agents could
safely meet and perfect their plans.
All who came to Lewiston were under
the eye of Plummer's men, from the
time of their arrival until they left.
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1t was known whether strangers had
money, and how much; the route they
proposed to travel was no secret; and
the horses they rode were carefully
appraised, with view to their being
appropriated by the road agents.
A favorite scheme for gaining pos
session of them was to have a bill Of
sale made out to some man at one
of the road houses, containing an &C
curate description of the animal de-
sired. When the traveller drew up be-
fore the door Of the house he would
be met with a volley of oaths, and
threatened volley of lead, if he did
not at once dismount and hand over
his ILLEGALLY" acquired property to its
rightful owner. If the traveller protest.
ed at being summarily endorsed, the
bill of sale was produced, and he was
shown in plain black and white that
the animal did not belong to him.
After seeing this document, the vic
tim generally decided that further
protests would be dangerous, and pur-
sued his further journey afoot.
While the desperadoeS made no
great effort to conceal their crimes,
they were all, from the chief to the
lowest member of the band, In con-
slant fear that a vigilance committee
would be formed which would put to
an end their activities in Lewiston and
vicinity, as did that in California. For
time they carried everything with
a high hand. Then, because of muir
der committed, it looked as II what
they dreaded was about to take shape.
Not Burglar Proof
The first buildings put UP in the
western mining camps had frame
work of poles, covered roof and sides
with cotton cloth. There were no win
dows to furnish light by day, nor were
they needed, and at night the lamps
or candles within these structures, IL
Illuminated the streets. AS may be
imagined, they we're far from being
burglar proof, and those who slept
within them piled sacks of flour or
sand about their beds to intercept any
stray shots.
A German saloon keeper named
Hildebrandt, who was universally liked,
occupied such building. He was re-
ported to have considerable money
that the band felt should be theirs.
Without prefacing their action by
demand for it, they broke into Hide
brandt's place at night and shot him.
The two men who were with him man.
aged to escape, taking the money. The
robbers were furious at losing what
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he had any connection with the rob-
berries and murders which were OF such
frequent occurrence, his speech had
the effect of dispensing the gathering
and prevented an organization being
formed"
Through this intervention of their
leader, the murderers escaped lynch
ing but there was one man, also .
saloon keeper, who was not content
with the community verdict Of acquit-
tai and who still insisted that Hide
brandt should be avenged. 1t marked
him for destruction on his way to
Orofino, where he was about to open
a new place of business.
Word was sent to the "shebang' 1t
was thought he would pass, to once
and for all end his vigilance commit
tee activities, but he circled around
that danger point and reached Orofino
in safety.
When Plummer heard that his in
rended victim was still alive, he to-
5ether with two Of his band, Charley
Ridgely and Reeves, started out for
Orofino to finish the job in work.
manlike manner. On the way there
hey committed several robberies, and
when near the end of their journey
.leIu up TWO men VINO were on lOOt.
On searching the first one and find
ng he had no money, they told him
he had better move along and get
out of the country as soon as possible,
tor the rough mountains was poor
place for the man who was broke"
rhe second man had about $1,000
when they met him, and nothing when
hey bid him adieu.
Going to the saloon of Ford, the
man they were after, and finding him
out, they entertained themselves by
MASKING everything breakable. While
they were thus engaged, Ford came
n armed and ordered them out Of
ais place and out of town. They failed
20 go, and in a fight that took place
IN consequence, Ford was killed and
Ridgely wounded. A little after this
occurrence, Plummer went to Florence,
which he made his headquarters while
ne thought 1t safe to do so, and then,
with Jack Cleveland moved east to
Bannack. 1t was high time they left
western Idaho, as it now had vigi-
lance committee
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DRIVER LACKS STAMP, FINED

T. j. McGinnis of Bozeman, charged
with violating the internal revenue
act by driving an automobile after
July l without SIS tax stamp, was
convicted at Helena in federal district
court and fined $40 by Judge James
H. Baldwin of Butte. The case was
the first Of its kind in Montana.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
Gould Accuses
Ex-County Aide

Testimony tn at Walter ].
Dunno, al, of 1894 Parkside ave-
nue.. former chairman of the
County Building commission. re-
ceived ST 800 Compensation" for
approving the vouchers of former
county architect Nathaniel O.
Gould is in the record today at
the examination of Ounce before
Judge Christopher +. Stein.
Gould testified that he was APP
preached by Dunno, who is
charged with accepting brides,
who said he had the job of APP
proving vouchers and should have
compensation for so doing.
Dunno said that if Gould
wouldn't pay the compensation,
other architects would. Gould tes-
titled. If Gould would pay, how
ever, the contracts would run
smoothly, Gould said he was in
formed. So he paid $500 in
1886 and 1887, Gould testified,
The examination is continuing
today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
PiC(One Faces
New Charges TO
ThWIdrt Parole
Time. star Correspondent

PONTIAC. April S-Dominick
Piccone. 20. OF Highland Park,
who murdered three farmers and
kidnapped a defense worker last
week in a 30-hour crime orgy, was
expected 10 plead guilty today 10
new murder and abduction
charges.
Piccone will face charges here
Of Staying Romano Potter OF
Oxford and holding Roy Thorpe
also Of Oxford. as hoStage-drlver
IN his 900-mile flight from police.
The young incorrigible was
brought here from Jackson State
Prison under heavy guard yester-
day. He was sentenced last Thurs
day 10 life al hard labor for
killing CaSSius Barber, cousin and
neighbor of Potter.
jackson County officials plan 10
arraign Piccone in prison next
week on a charge of fatally shoot
ing Carl Mackenzie of Concord.
Although Piccone faces manda-
tory life Imprisonment for killing
Potter. Oakland County ProSecu-
tor Charles l.. Wilson said he
would ask for a long year-to-year
sentence for the kidnapping ITO
make sure he never gets out of
prison. -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
Greed'S Price
Quits $40 Week Job; Prison
for Auto Theft

Less than four months ago,
James c. Payne. 26, of Allen
Park, was averaging between $85
and $50 weekly as a tool and die
maker at Ford'S.
But Payne hungered for more
money.
He quit his job and applied for
at the Willow Run plant.
There officials refused 10 hire him
when they learned he had left his
employment. He decided TO apply
at HudSon'S naval arsenal.
"T needed car 10 drive over
10 the arsenal, so 1 stole one"
Payne explained. That was last
February %.
Today he is starting a two to
Ifive-year term imposed by Re-
Icorder's Judge Christopher K.
Stein for the car theft.
Probation officers reporte d
Payne's 16-year-old wife, Frances,
is about TO become a mother and
his father was killed two days ago
in an automobile accident in
EcorSe.
Payne surrendered 10 police
after they arrested his wife in the
car March 9 in front of the
arsenal. He has two stolen car
convictions in federal court.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
uizBookkeepeI
In Mckay Trial

Helen Johnson, former book
keeper for Observation-Disclosures
Inc. was to resume the stand to-
day for further cross examination
by defense attorneys in the. trial
of Frank d. Mckay, former Mich
igan Republican boss. and II
others on mail fraud charges be-
fore Federal Judge Shackelford
Miller Jr.
Most of yesterdays session was
confined TO the checking of testi-
mony from the previous trial and
the identification of several checks
by Miss Johnson, which were paid
10 defendant Charles Letter as
loans from Abe Dembinski, part
ner in the business.
On the stand for efess cXdni-
nation was Robert Ross. FBI
agent, who testified regarding the
relations between Mckay and
Isadore Schwartz, another de-
PENDANT.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
Witness 10 LIST
Bookie Visitors

The names Of policemen who al
legedly visited a handbook on
Farmer street frequently are ex-
pected TO be revealed today by
George KuShner. elevator operator
in the building containing the
bookie. at the grand jury graft
trial of 81 former policemen, poll
ticians and gamblers before Judge
Earl c. Pugsley.
On the stand yesterday. Kush-
ner testified that the bookie was
on the top floor of the three-story
building and that the elevator was
used exclusively for bookie GUS
toners. Any one who wanted 10
go to the offices on the second
floor had 10 walk. kushner said.
He testified that a number OF
policemen came TO see his boss
frequently, and is expected to re-
veal their names, along with that
of his boss, today.
Two previous witnesses, Ele-
therios TrakadaS and ISadore
Sobel. admitted "cappers" for
handbookS, testified so evasively
on whether any of the police de-
PENDANTS had been seen in the
handbooks that they were warned
several times by the court and
had to have their grand jury testi-
mony read TO refresh their minds
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
Closed Bank in Final PaYoH

JACKSON, April 8.-Final pay
off to 1880 depositors of the
closed Union and Peoples National
Bank of jackson will start to-
morrow morning. Approximately
S473,0 600. representing 1852 per
cent, will be given out TO deposit
tors in alphabetical order. This
will bring the total payoff to
about 90 per cent. The bank was
closed i'm 1888.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
Tire Deals
7 Retailers Are Accused
Of Profiteerine

Charges of profiteering in viola
ton of Office of Price Admins
tration regulations were leveled
today by the Better Business
Bureau against seven Detroit tire
dealers.
Inviting additional complaints of
similar violations, II. /. Nc
Eldowney, bureau manager, for
warded his information to OPA
Specifically, Elbow y
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
Photo by Times stan Photographer

wife is alive and charges her with
desertion in the suit.
The suit was revealed when an
order was signed by Circuit Judge
Lila NJ. Neuenfelt. permitting
Mabie, a former Melvindale police
man. TO dispose of property
carried in his wife's name.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
Writes Id Off
Sues to Divorce Wife
Mysteriously Missing

Although the disappearance of
his wife, Mrs. Artie Mabie. is still
unexplained. Sylvester Mabie has
filed suit for divorce, it was dis
closed today
Mrs. Mabic left her home in
Melvindale with Mrs. Margaret
Reddon and Thomas Lorimer Oct.
Is. 1897. Mabie still believes his
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08

charged that "itemized receipts
(required by OPA) covering the
transactions either could not be
obtained or were padded with fic-
titious items"
In some cases, he added. tire
prices were 100 per cent above the
maximum price ceiling. In no
instance. he said was the OPA
price schedule on display as res
Quired.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
GOODYEAR Si+down Ends

AKRON, o.. April g tINS).-
Men came to work on the 6 a. m
shift at the Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Company, indicating that
a brief sitdown strike in the bal
loon department had ended.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
Fishing Night Program

LANSING, April S.-The Ing
ham County Conservation League
will sponsor another Fishing Night
program tomorrow night in Dem
Hall. The program in
cludeS practice for all who bring
for fly and bait casting
and instruction for beginners.
James Martin is in charge.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08
Youths Jailed for Speeding

Two youths. accused by police
of racing their cars at 65 miles an
hour, were given five days each
in Jail today by Traffic Judge
Thomas +. Maher. They are John
SAX. 20 of 1896 Lumpkin ave-
nue., and Vaughn Snively, 10, of
1856 San Juan drive.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08

"Your Own Horoscope" by
Frances Drake, Is one of many
famous features in The Detroit
Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-08

"YOur Own Horoscope" by
Frances Drake, Is one OF many
famous features In The Detroit
Times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-22
30 TO ATTEND
 COP CLUB SESSION
Scheduled for Waterbury i; Campaign Plans to Be
 Launched

Naugatuck, Sept. 22-It is ex- pected that about 30 members of the Young Republican club of Naugatuck will attend the New Ha- ven county meeting of the Young G. O. P. group to be held Friday evening of this week in Concordia hall on Bank street, Waterbury. Harold s. Rogers, president of the Brass City club, will preside.
 Plans will be made for throwing the full resources of the Republi- can clubs of the county into the campaign in behalf of the election of ex-Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin and the entire Republican ticket There will be entertainment, re- treatments and dances.
 The committee in charge in- cludes: State Central Committee man J. Warren UpSon, Judge T. E. Conway, William J. Pape, Frederick A. Packard, Patrick J. Perriello, pr. Louis Thibault, Tdris Alderson, Dr. Charles Neuswanger, William J. Kol- beck, Frank Pope, Jr., Edwin s. Jones, Town Chairman Vernon L. Hall, Harley Tripp, c. Raymond Ganung, Dr. E. J. Abbott and w. R. Gilman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-22
Church News

Methodist church - T. Bradley Longstaft, pastor of the Methodist church, reports there will be a housekeeping party" this evening at meeting of the Epworth league ln the church hall at 7:3O D. m,
 There will be a home visitation workers meeting Wednesday at 7:3O p. m. at the church. Workers will meet for instruction preparatory to the Every-Member visitation Sun day afternoon, Sept. 27.
 The regular meeting of the Ladies Aid will be held Thursday at 2 D. m. at the parsonage, Is Frederick street.
 Episcopal church - Meetings this week of organizations of St. Mi chaelS Episcopal church, according to announcement by Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector, will be as follows: The altos and sopranos will rehearSe this evening at 6:45 o'clock and again Friday at ' p. m., with the entire choir at 7:30.
 Troop T, Boy Scouts, meet Thurs day in the parish house at 7:3C p. m.
 First meetings of the Confirma- tion classes will be held in the choiI room Wednesday, Sept. 30. The juniors will meet at 3::30 D. m. and the seniors at 8 p m. All are vel come to these classes and those who have not been confirmed are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-22
New Nutrition Class
 Is Being Organized
American Red Cross in Charges Scheduled to Be Held
 Thursday Night, October

Naugatuck, Sept. 22-The Amer ican Red Cross is organizing 8 new nutrition class under the instruc- ton of, Mrs. John W. Hayes, Jr. The first meeting will be held Thursday night, Oct. 9, at 7:3O in the Salem school cafeteria.
 Registration is limited to 25 and must be made at the chapter house.
 It has also been announced at the chapter house today that regis tering for the first aid and home nursing classes is not as large as desired.
 The chapter has an adequate supply of instructions to teach classes practically every. night in the week. The responsibility of in-s structing the classes has been left by the defense council with the chapter. The national quota is one adult in each family for first aid and home nursing and every able bodied adult is asked to register at once. for either class so that the goal may be attained. Those who haven't registered, are asked to call the chapter house immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-22

The arrangements will be in charge of Dr. N. A. Towne, head of the first aid unit of the defense council. Sev- eral local physicians vii lassist.
 The unit desires to take 140 pints of blood from local women only. Tn order to do this, 200 women must enroll and they are asked to do so irnmer lately. The limitations are that . woman must weigh at least 1l0 pounds and be between 21 and 60 years of age.
 The collection will go toward the Silling of the new national quota requested by the army and wy. It Eas said that 2,50o,000 pints of blood are necessary.
 The first national quota recently furnished the Red Cross Donor Service was success, 461 ,493 pints being received. This was 81,493 above the quota. Because of the kuccess of the campaign, the Ma
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-22
SAVINGS SHOW
 GOOD INCOME
Chamber of Commerce Re- port for August Reveals
 $7O,OOO Jump

Naugatuck, Sept. 22-It has been reported by the Naugatuck Cham Der of Commerce that there has been an increase of $7O0OO in sav- ings deposits in August over July. In August savings deposits amount ed to $8,190,983 compared to $8,12O,- 779 and $8,053, ,582 for August of last year.
 The survey shows that there have been twelve new telephones installed in August, making the total 4,32O compared to 4,308 in July and 3,969 in August of last year.
 Postal receipts were down in August in comparison with July. In August they totaled $7,335 and in July $8,933. In August of last year they were $7,202.
 There was also a decrease in gas consumption in August compared to July but it was greater than for August of last year. An increase of electric consumption was noted, presumably being attributed to night work in war plants.
 Permits were issued for four gar- ages with g. a..yaluation of $1 200.
 Two new water services were in- stalled and g real estate transac- tions were recorded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-22
GEORGE LAUTONE IS
 GUEST AT PARTY

Naugatuck, Sept. p George Law ton of 184 Maple street, was feted by number of the employees of the Risdon Manufacturing Co, at a farewell party held Saturday eve- ming at Maxie's on Rubber avenue.
 MT. Lawton is leaving soon to join the U. S. Navy.
 Among those present were: Agnes St. Angelo, Emily Passeck, Anna Vito, Mary Habisch, Lillian Cleary, Rose Reale, Grace Lawson; Louise Fellows. Martha Fox, Mildred Gah- insi, Andrew Radwick, William Smith, Robert Grant, Edward Ho- gan, Fred Lawson, Ralph Quinn, John St. John, Robert McDermott, stephen Rynceki, Rudy Szczesiul, Clayton Fellows, Bernard Rynecki and May Grysack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-22
Mobile Blood PlaSIna Is Due Oct. 12
Certificates For
 Tires Are Issued

WatertOwn, Sept. 22.-During the week ending Sept. 19, 1942, the following certificates for the purchase of passenger car recapped tires and tubes were issued by the War Price and Ration Board of Watertown: Leroy P. Lewis, KnOwIton street 5 tires; Fred Nardi, Hubbell avenue, OakviIle, { tires, 2 tubes; Edward Oliver, Park road, 2 tires, 2 tubes; Alphonse CirielIO, Jr., Moreland avenue, Oakville, 3 tires; Peter B. Petersen, Winnemaug road, 2 tires; Town of Watertown, l tube.
 During the same period the following certificates for re- capped truck tires and new truck tires and tubes were is- sued: Armand F. LeClere, Frost Bridge road, 2 recaps, 2 new tires, { tubes.
 Bertrand Lavigne of Main street, Oakville, was also given a certificate for purchase of one new passenger car tire of an obsolete size.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-22
Books Must Be Returned

NaugatucIx, Sept. 22.-The reg uIations of the war price and ra- tioning board provide for the re- turn to the board of all ration books No. l of any member of the family who has entered the armed forces of the United States, or , any member of a family who has died or is confined in an institu- tiOn since the issuance of the book. It would save the local board considerable time if these books were returned promptly for if they are not returned the board has no alternative but to write and demand the surrender.
 The people of Naugatuck are splendid in their cooperation with the board and in this case we feel sure it will be no exception.