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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-26
TheLiterary
Guidepost
BY w. G. ROGERS
POLITICAL RECONSTRUC.
TION, by Karl Loewenstein


TION, by Karl Loewenstein
(MacMillan; S4.
'The most common threat 70
peace is the internal organization
of a state which threatens the
freedom of its own people and
with it the security Of its neigh.
bors and the world at large" Loe'
wenstein declares.
He points to a lot Of examples.
and horrible ones, in recent his.
tory. But the democratic powers
did not interfere because they
were bound by the long revered
liberal principle that every people
has the right to rule its own roost,
Hands off" the democracies
proclaimed righteously; hands off
within Spain, within Italy, within
Japan, within Germany. Believing
the patient was entitled to enjoy
his own disease, they wouldn't lift
a finger until he ran amok.
Self determination came into
fashion in 10Th century Europe in
reply to the Holy Alliances at
tempt to prevent revolutions from
dethroning the interrelated ruling
families. But now, Loewensteln
points out, it works in reverse; it
overthrows not kings, but demo.
cratic governments. The beautiful
theory which once helped people
to cast off its chains has latteTy
helped dictators to fasten them on
Though Liberals won't like II,
Loewenstein advocates interVen'
ton, the withholding Of democrat
ic privileges from democracy S en-
emies, the imposition of democrat
ic forms of government on the de'
feated Axis and its satellites anu
no doubt, on any other country
where we think we can get away
with it.
"The form Of Internal Govern.
ment determines the conduct 0,
foreign relations" he says, ana
criticizes the. Atlantic Charter
Dumbarton Oaks and San Fran
cisco for adhering explicitly 10
nonintervention. World peace Nc
claims, depends on an organlza-
ton of like governments.
Though this study, by an Am,
herst professor now in Germany
with the U. S. legal division Of me
Control Council, is likely to miss
wide audience, it will have an IN.
fluential one. It is fascinating
and brilliant exposition Of a ravo' 70.
lutionary idea. If it is occaslonaH!y
dogmaic, probably Loewens'e.h
anticipates some doubly dogma"''
bitter retorts.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-26

according to Major Harris, in from
of what was then the Atlantic
View hotel. This is still standing
although it no longer is a hotel
1t is opposite the entrance to the
Wrightsville causeway to the north.
ward.
I do not wish to get into any
more cont versy about the
Old Shell Road, but I would like
to know how come they didn't
shuck the oysters when they
built it. Imagine having oysters
with which to pave a road today!
Why, the road would cost more
than one of the late Mr.. Hitler S
autobahnen.
Some of you rapid calculators
figure out, with oysters selling
anywhere from 50 to So per bushel
how much the Old Shell Road
would have cost today. I'd like
to know even if we have dropped
the road subject for the nonce.
Imagine what an industrious
person could do with that many
oysters this day and time with
the meat shortage being what it
is!
From this time on whenever
want to learn anything about what
goes on, or has gone on, around
these parts first person 7 call will
be Major Harris.
Which reminds me, in preview.
ing today's Star I note ALONG
THE CAPE FEAR has begun to
ask questions about the famous
Dram Tree.
Know anything about the Dram
Tree. Major?
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-26
Religion
DayByDay
GO TO THE PENITENTIARY
By WILLIAM T. ELLIS

l GO TO THE PENITENTIARY
Along with a group of Pennsyl-
vania editors, once visited West
ern Penitentiary, Bellefonte. The
setting, amidst the mountains, is
sublime. The air is Of the best,
and so is the food. There are out
door work and games. Every cell
has a radio. One inmate, I noticed,
had two aquariums.
But they were prisoners! No
comforts and luxuries could wipe
out that fact. I do not care to re-
call the hopeless faces OF some OF
the prisoners in their cells. They
were being punished for their
crimes in the severest possible
way, by the loss of liberty.
So the prison house Of sin, while
it may be richly adorned and full
Of indulgences, shuts the soul away
from freedom. Do we sometimes
forget the supreme joy Of being
Christ's free men and women?
Thou hast given us liberty OF
spirits, our Fatheh, and we would
rejoice as those who walk In the
freedom Of Christ daily. Amen.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-26
QUOTATIONS

Some girls proclaim their beauty from the
hose tops.
Always finding fault in others is good proof
tnat you have at least one of your own.
=. a 1uhny low-down on high life is that a
sifi steps into society by coming out.
neal wealth is a state Of mind, says a
ooc'or. Yeah-lnind your dollars and cents!
VII. .oo re smart to get what you earn and
wise 10 earn what you get.
US us the casual stroll across our streets that
boosts the casualty lists ~ 70 "'a'
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-26

There Is nothing more daring than ig-
uorancc.
Menander.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-26
STAR Dust
Ezra's Poetry

Ezra's Poetry
A court jury found that Ezra
Pound, held on treason chaIse,
is of unsound mind. Evidently ..s
panel may have been reading soll-e
of his pcetry.-Indianapolls oIdI'
Didn't Pan Out
Those frowns you see are or 'ne
faces of some of the pre-pea0e
postwar planners. - CharI0S'0t
Evening Post.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
NOTICE OF INTENTION To
CREATE SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT AO &c

The City Council of the CITY of
Libby, Montana. deeming it for the
best interest of the city and of the
property owners adjacent to said
proposed special improvement dis
trlct, has passed a resolution of in
tention dated June IA. 1916 to
create Special Improvement Dis
trlct No. rs, for the purpose of
constructing sanitary sewer of
8-inch vitrified pipe in said district
as is described in said resolution
now on file in the office of the CITY
Clerk. The estimated cost of con-
struction will be $500 per running
foot with a total estimated cost of
S4.35OOO.
There shall be a special meeting
of the said city council at the City
Hall IN said city of Libby, on JULY !
g. 1916 at 300 P. M. to hear and to |
pass on all written protests that
may be made against the creation of /
SAID Special Improvement District
Said protests to be submitted to the
City Clerk not later than July 9th. I
1916 at 500 P. M.
By Order of the CITY Council
OF the City of Libby. Montana
Paul Church,
City Clerk
TUNE 20.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
CHENOWETH TO HEAD
SPANISH WAR VETS

Missoula-W.D - Claude Cheno-
weth of Great Falls is the new
commander of the Montana deuart-
ment, United Spanish War Vet
Grams, and Emma Brown. Billings,
heads the auxiliary.
They were elected to the post at
closing sessions of the joint encamp-
ment here. Rhesis Fransham, Boze-
man, was named senior vice com
mander and H. R. Hampton, Lewis
town, Junior vice-president.
Winnie Walters of Miles City was
named senior president of the
auxiliary and Elizabeth Fransham.
Bozeman, junior vice-president.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
NOTICE OF SALE OF
COUNTY PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that the
following described real property.
situated in Lincoln County, Mon
tana, will be sold at public auction
at the front door of the Courthouse
at Libby, Montana, at two o'clock
P. M. on July 10Th, 1916.
Lots six co., seven "a, eight (8)
and nine 90, Block Is, original
Iownsite of Libby. $4,000 per lot.
Together with all tenements. heredi-
tainents and appuTtenances thereto
belonging.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
BY order of the Board of County
Commissioners.
P. " KLINKE
Chairman.
J. c. EARLE,
county Clerk.
3 Times = June 81 July AID |
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
National Forest Timber For Sale

Sealed bids will be received bv
the Forest Supervisor, Libby. Mon
tana, up to 400 P. NJ. July 8. 1916
for all merchantable dead timber
standing or down and all live tim
Der marked or designated for cut
ting on an area embracing about
$50 acres within S15 and S12SR,
Sec. "a, T. 35 NJ, R. 81 w, Pink
ham Ridge No. 2. estimated to be
ZOO M. #. b. m of larch and $50
M. it. b. m. of Douglas fir. No
bid of less than $3.50 per M. #.
b. m. for larch and Douglas fir will
be considered Bids with rates in
excess of those permissible under |
MPR 400 will be reduced to the al |
loWable maximum in making the a. !
ward. The sum of $500 must be
deposited with each bid to be ap-
piled to the purchase price, refund
ed or retained in part as liquidated
damages according to conditions of
sale. The right is reserved to re-
Ject any and all bids. In addition
to the above stumpage $100 per M.
1T. b. m. must be deposited in a
cooperative fund to cover the cost
OF dIspOSing of slash and other
debris. In the event of receipt of
more than one bid at the miximum
permissible price, award will be
made in such manner as in the
awarding officers judgment will re-
'uIt IN maximum contribution of
materials needed for the reconver-
ion and housing program. When -
We or more such tie bidders are
.qually qualified in this respect in
he awarding officers judgment, a.
yard will be made by dot among
hem. Before bids are submitted
lll information concerning the tim
er, conditions of sale and submits
ion of bids should be obtained
'om the District Forest Ranger.
ortine, Montana.
1t - June 6-27)
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WIN
ORDER OF SALE OF REAL. FS-
TATE SHOULD NOT BE MADE
NO. 936
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
LINCOLN. ~
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
TATE OF WILLIAM NEWTON
Deceased.
H. B. Wallace the administrator
of the estate of William Newton
deceased having filed his petition
herein praying for an order of sale
OF the real estate of said decedent
Tor the purposes therein set forth.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED bv
the said Court that all persons in
terested in the estate of said de-
ceased appear before the said Dist !
riot Court, on Friday, the 18th dav
OF July, 1916, at 10 o'clock A. Nj. |
Of said day, at the Court Room
81 said District Court, at the Court
House in Libby, County of Lincoln.
% show cause why an order should
lot be granted to the said admins
rator to sell so much of the real
state of the said deceased as shall |
'e necessary.
And that a copy of this order
re published at least once a week
or two successive weeks in The
Western News, a newspaper printed
nd published in said Lincoln
'ounty.
FRED F. CLARK, Clerk
In the absence of the Judge.
Dated June 81, 1916.
Liver PHILLIPS
libby, Montana
ttorney for Administrator.
Times - June q July q
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
REXF0RD

Gard Club
The last CARD Club meeting of
the season was held at the home
of Miss Madge Melvin, Thursday
evening, June Goth.
The high prize for the evening
went to Mrs. John Gaertner, End
high to Mrs. George Ross, and the
travelling prize to Mrs. Agnes Few
kes
Records of the scores of the men,
bers for the thirteen meetings of
the last series were kept The high
est total score was won by Mrs.
Ed Arnold, and she was awarded
the grand prize. The second high
est score of this series was won
by Mrs. James Hurst, who also won
a prize. The consolation gift went
to Mrs. Fred Marvel.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe George. Tony
has been IN the Pacific area for
many months. He was a member
OF the crew of the USS Inflict, a
mine sweeper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Les Ward of Hot
Springs accompanied their young
est son, Lawrence and wife of Ilii-
nois on a trip through this part of
Montana. They were callers at the
J. L. Hurst home Friday afternoon.
The Ward family lived here twenty
years ago.
1t. Commander and Mrs. Jack Ar
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Allen of Port
lane, Ore, are guests at the home
OF Mr.. Aliens sister, Mrs. Ben
Graham.
Mrs. Leslie LaByer and son Jerry,
and Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Anderson |
of Edmonds, Wash, are visiting at
the home of Mrs. R. L. LaByer.
Mrs. Anderson is the former Donna
Lee LaByer. She was married two
months ago.
Mrs. Henry Frank of Spokane
spent a few days last week at the
nome of her son, Sylvester Frank. =
Guests at the home of Mr.. and !
Mrs. Lloyd DePratu, last week WERE
Nr. and Mrs. j. j. NelliS of Great c
Falls, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Stin- 3
on and Mrs Dorothy Fewkes of h
'ower. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Gaertner of f
Cortland were guests at the Monte
Taertner home few days last fl
week. :,
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Myers and g,
hree daughters of Billings are re- ri
lding in the Fred King home for n
ne summer. Mrs. Myers is a mem ri
er of the school faculty in Billings. Of
.e is employed by the Forest Ser n
ice for the summer. n
Bill FeWkeS and 1t. Comr. Jack nC
rnold were callers at the John tr
-cIntire home in the Yak, Thurs es
ay evening. he
Peter Bakken and Gust Adamson
Libby were callers here last week. he
Mr.. and Mrs James Shaffer and fo
lughter of Bremerton, Wash. are w
tests at the Shaffer home near an
leldon Canyon. CC
4'AA . W AAAild NHNOluIG was q DuSl-
SIS caller in Spokane the fore part
last week.
Glenda and Sheriff. Ross of Ches- OT
r are guests at the home of their ii
Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
,SS 70
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Kidder and
lighter of Lewistown, arrived the -
st of the week for a visit at the
me of Mrs. Kidder's parents, Mr..
d Mrs. Geo. Ross. No
Bobby Mooney arrived Saturday va
mt from Riverbank, Calf He
u stay here for the summer c
60. ~ ''1o-'t a. tiie L. Z. Nldo- the
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
STRUCKMAN TO HEAD
JOURNALISM Dept.

Observation-Disclosures P. Struck.
man, associate editor of the Mon
tana Farmer, Great Falls, will he.
come an assistant professor of iour.
nalism at Montana State u, next
fall.
Struchman, 1888 graduate of
the university's journalism school,
taught english and journalism at
Great Falls High School and eng
lish at White Sulphur Springs be-
fore he joined the Montana Far
mer staff.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
Shower

A double shower was given for
two newly welded couples at the
home of Mrs. Pete Borup, Satur-
day evening. The two couples
honored were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Marvel, Jrr and Mr. and Mrs. Don
aid Brock.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
MONTANA RANKS FOURTH
IN SAVINGS BONDS

Observation-Disclosures ranks 4tb
in the nation in the purchase of
savings bonds with a per capita
scale of $430 although it is 18th a.
mong states in per capita income
Arthur Nelson, state director of the
treasury's bond division, revealed
Sales for the first five months of
this year totaled $685., 466, he
said.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
MAKE IT A MILLION!"
EARN WHILE you LEARN
a SKILL OR TRADE

Splendid education and tEGining
in more than 200 skills and trades
are offered by the new Regular
Army. Good pay and opportunities
for advancement Over three
quarters OF million have enlisted
already. MAKE 1T A MILLION! Get
all the facts at your nearest U. S.
Army Camp or Post. or U. S. Army
Recruiting Station.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27

Miss Marion Becquart entertain
ed several of her young friends at
a party at her home, Thursday even
ing.
Mrs Agnes Fewkes entertained
a few friends at her home Sunday
evening. Bridge was played at two
tables. Prizes were won by Mrs.
James Hurst, Mr. Hanson, and 1t.
Com. Jack Arnold.
Victor Anthony George who is
IN the Navy, is visiting his parents,
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24
as against transactions of $685.
900 last Friday.

as against transactions of $685.
900 last Friday.
The associated Press 20 Rail
Average was off 2 of a point.
Industrials and utilities held close
to Saturdays closing levels.
On the ofside we're Baltimore
& Ohio convertibles, down To at
81 So. Boston & Maine 4 LIS down
2 .1-S at SO, Canadian Pacific per-
petual IS off 1-8 to 104 "a, Great
Western income 4 LIS down l at
IS St. Paul convertible 4 IL off l
IL at 81.
Among the firmer spots were
issues of Burlington, Columbia
Gas & Electric, New York Power
& Light, Pacifir Gas & Electric
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad, and Rio
Grande. Ogden & Lake Champlalns
IS finished 2 3-4 higher at 20 "a
after achieving an earlier gain OF
4 points.
In the overseas list Australian
dollar bonds improved with the
3 3-4s. series 20 losing 2 IL at So
Colombia and, Norwegian issues
also firmed.
U. S. Governments were quiet
and steady in both the over the
counter market and OF the stock
exchange. The Vivtory loan 2 LIS
of December 1912 we're up LILO
at 1902 24-32 bid.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24
SOVIET COTTON CROP
FOR 1916 EXCEEDING
R EXPECTATION

MOSCOW, Dec. % = R-Cotton
production in Soviet Russia this
wear has topped by a considerable
margin the goal set, despite the
bad weather which prevailed IN
most cotton growing areas las
spring and summer.
The state has already received
from the cotton plantations OF
central Asia and elsewhere 500, OOC
more tons of raw cotton than were
turned in by this time last year
The better results were ,attribu'
ted to an increased use of minera-
fertilizer, availability Of more
machinery and better organization
on the plantations.
This years cotton crop consists
in large measure OF low-staple va
rieties.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24
PRODUCE

CHICAGO, Dec. % - U.D - Pro
duce: Poultry: IL trucks; firm;
hens 81; leghorn hens "a; heavy
springs 1896; fryers and broilers
1873; old roosters 81; geese SO;
heavy ducks "a; small ducks 26;
ducklings 20; Tom Turkeys 1881
hen turkeys 43, old Guinea hens
%; pigeons 1.25; young guineas
40; stays %.
Cheese: twins 41-42 1-2; single
daisies 43-43 1-2; Swiss TAFT.
Butter: $40, sos lbs; unsettled;
SO score 80; go score 70; 80 score
"a; 80 score 70.
Eggs: q, 1888 cases; weak, extras
1 and 2; 41-44; 8 and 4; 39-40;
standards 1 and 2; 81; 3 and 4; &c.
81 current receipts 36-37: dirties 90
80; checks 1929.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24
One PERSON HURT
WHEN BUS WRECKS
Wilmington Bound Vehicle
Forced Off Road Near
Whiteville Sunday
(Special to The Starr

WHITEVILLE, Dec. pa pas
senger loaded Queen City Trail
ways bus Wilmington bound struck
the soft shoulder of highway 1910
Sunday afternoon around 3 O'Clock
while passing an eastward bouno
produce truck and overturned at
the Pinelog swamp bridge one
and a half miles west of White
vile. Passengers and driver es-
capped with only minor injuries.
According to the bus driver L. P.
Langston of Wilmington the truck
ran him onto the shoulder of the
road and the soft soil pulled the
bus over the seven foot drop. Land
ing on the left side. The passeng-
ers shaken but unhurt were lifted
up through the door and to safety.
The alleged truck owned and op-
Grated by the Wilmington Produce
company was apprehended at
Hallsboro by the State Highway
patrol and returned to the scene
of the accident. The driver of the
truck, Charles E. Rich, denied be-
ing responsible for the wreck.
Patrolman W. W. Sheffield investi-
gated the accident but no one was
held.
All passengers were transported
into Whiteville where another bus
was made available for the run into
Wilmington. Only one passenger
was admitted to the Columbus
county hospital, Mrs. Lillian Sim
on of Faiirmant. Her injuries
were not considered serious. .
Three wreckers were required
to right the bus which received
only minor damages to the front
end side. The project undertaken
at night held up traffic between
Whiteville and Chadbourn for ove-
an hour.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24
TREND OF STAPLE PRICES

NEW YORK, Dec. 70 - Inc AS
ISOLATED Press weighted wholesale
price index of IS commodities Mon
day advanced to 1882.
Previous day 1896, week ago
1896 month ago 1892, year ago
1921.
1916 1945 1914 1913
High 1887 1921 108.73 107.54
Low 1902 1O7.90 106.03 1884
Q926 average equals 1907
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24
STOCKS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

NEW YORK, Dec. % (P1 =
Sales. closing price and net change
of the fifteen most active stocks
Monday:
Radio 10, Oh 915 no.
Am Wooden 10. 100 1875 D ia.
Pan Am Always 10, 300 10 D B
Am Airlines $4,000 10 D ".
Packard Mot 1900 6k D Is.
West Union A 1890 1924 A B.
Socony Vac 1900 IA D Y.
Gen Electric II. 500 1874 D rs.
Allegheny 10, 400 AS A Is.
Gen Motors 10000 54A D Y.
N Y Central 10000 1872 D Y.
Warner Bros Pict $1,000 IT'S A Y.
Penn R R 5000 261s D a..
Aviation Corp $500 6B D "a.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24

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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24

500, e00.O o.
Space Heaters, Fire Extinguishers, Tent
Frames, Walk-in Coolers, Refrigerators,
Hot Water Heaters, Arcolas, Gasoline
Storage Tanks, Miscellaneous Plumbing,
Heating and Electrical Supplies, Army
Cook Ranges.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24
RAIL- BONDS LOSE
IN SELLING SPREE
List AS Whole Finishes Gen
orally Lower With Minor
Firm Spots

NEW YORK, Dec. 23-P-The
bond market finished generally
lower Monday with rail issues
principally secondary solvent and
reorganization roads, losing frac-
tons to a point or more as mild
selling pressure developed late IN
the session to finish at or near
the lows of the day.
A handful of carrier obligations
were off by extremes OF more
than two points but a few favorlte
rails resisted the trend.
Sales Monday totaled 81, 70o, oo0
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24
JOHN LANG NAMED

CHARLOTTE, Dec. 23-R-The
Charlotte News said Monday that
John Lang of Carthage, former
state NYA director and active in
the North Carolina CT Democrat
organization, will be named secre-
tary to Rep. C. B. Dean of the
Eighth district.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24
SUNDAY SCHOOL DESTROYED

SIMPsONV1LLE, S. c., Dec. %
- G - The Simpsonville Temple
Baptist church and an adjoining
private dwelling coverted for Sum
day school classes were destroy
ed by fire just after services Sun
day, with loss estimated by the
Rev. L. W. Pace, pastor, at about
$50. 900.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-PH
Closing foreign exchange rates
follow Great Britain in dollars,
others in cents):
Canadian dollar in New York
market 4 10 per cent discount
or 95.12 IL U. S. cents, down Is
of a cent.
Europe: Great Britain $4.03 1-16,
up 1-16 of a cent; France (Franc)
"a unchanged; Sweden CK~ona)
q. 85, unchanged; Switzerland
Crane Comb 23.40, unchanged,
Latin America: Argentina Free
2 $50, unchanged; Brazil Free $50,
unchanged; Mexico 20.63, unchang-
ed.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-24

Counterfeit paper money usually
can be determined by dull, smudgy
or unnaturally white and scratchy
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-08-15
LEGALS
PETITION FOR PARDON

To His Excellency,
The Honorable Thomas l.. Bailey,
Governor of the State of Mississippi.
Your petitioners, being residents
and citizens of the vicinity of Cruger,
Holmes County, Mississippi, would
respectfully show unto your Excel
lency that William Sly was convict
or of m~anslaughter of one Coot
Hampton at Cruger, Mississippi, at
the October Term 1941 of the Holmes
County Circuit Court and was given
a sentence Of eve (7) years in the
State Penitentiary.
They would show that the facts
in the case are that the said Coot
Hampton was under the influence
of liquor and was the aggressor in
the controversy that led to his death.
attending a negro church affair at
night when the said Coot Hampton
brought on the controversy that re-
suited in his death.
They would show that the said
William Sly was paroled, as pro-
vided by statute, about two years
ago and since that time has resided
in the same neighborhood he was
residing in when this homicide was
committed. He has been engaged in
farming all the while CHS old occu-
pation) and has made a good, in
dustrious, law-abiding farmer since
he was paroled.
Petitioners are Of opinion that he
had been sufficiently punished and
that the ends Of justice would be
met by granting him q full pardon.
And therefore we most respectfully
request that you grant him a pardon
as provided by law.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM SLY
AND MANY OTHERS.
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