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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03
THE ORGAN GRINDER

grinding his hardest he will play
that he grnds out every day
handle that he rounds miles,
his little he's breaking out Ill smiles
smile their phase
Little children gather a of the street
and their little feet
I make a little. being catchy suppose
feelt them with not-tooltue toes
have dancing fays,
And the that the organgrinder plays
ALEXANDER
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03

more work out of his employees, 1t must
eventually prove fizzle, for 1t breeds
dissatisfaction among the workers"
"The plan you worked out to solve
Hazelbrook's pre- blem is a good one
there, for l never saw a more happy
bunch of people"
Again that business genius puffed at
his hookah Then he said quietly:
Yes, Peter, it was Il good plan, I
think Now get that chessboard. / want
to teach you "A new opening
He beat me two games in rapid-fire
order. Then the clock chmed IL.
Lets go TO bed. Peter, for tomorrow
! want you to work on that Lavender
Blossom problem"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03

trees he saw the quick squirting of
sparks before the sounds reached him;
then a revolver cracked spitefully,
emptying its six chambers. 1t was
such unprovoked. Cowardly reply to
his courteous pleadings that he could
not muster voice to cry protest. No
bullets reached him. 1t was probable
that they were wasted in the trunks
of the trees between him and the man
who had fired But the brutal, wanton
intent of the unknown behind that re-
volver was plain. Such despicable am.
bush stirs the meekest to fury. His
horse began to leap in panic, and AL.
drich swung his rifle from his back.
lie fired once, twice, thrice, and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03
Author Of king Spruce" "The Ram
rodders," The Skipper and the
Skipped" etc.

II was Enthusiastically the face OF an
Irishman, and Aldrich wondered what
an Irish priest could have for bust.
ness in that land of the habitants.
You are not a Frcnchman, then"
declared the priest, showing fresh in
tcrest after Aldrich had greeted him.
81 am one OF the customs deputies
Of this district; my name is Aldrich."
I'm glad to know you, sir, seeing
that am carrying no contraband."
The priest allowed the straight lines
to curve for a moment. Il am Father
Horrigan. am on my way to the
parish of Attegat. l have been trans
fcrred there"
lie stated this with complacency,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03

NIORNING-fresh. sparkling, sun
lNl bright morning-brings new coun'
sci and Furnishes courage if courage
has been tarnlshed by the shadows of
the night before. Evangeline's lover
rose and returned to Monarda!
But when Aldrich came to the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03

IN this space Mr.. Whitehead t1iN an
sicer readers business questions on buy.
ing, Selling, ddrortising and employment.
Business Questions Answered
4 number Of my friends have writer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-03
READ THIS FIRST

vetal Beaulieu keeps an inn on
the Maine-Canadian border and
caters to smuggiers. His daughter
Evangeline, educated In a convent
returns home Unexpectedly, reoels
against the nature of his business,
refuses to marry the man, DAVID
Roi. smuggler, whom her tather
has chosen for her, and leaves nome
Norman Aldrich. a Yankee Gus
toms officer. meets Evangellne'
falls in love with her, and they pc
come engaged. Roi finds Evahgelliie
at Attegat, demands that she return
home with him. and when she re
fuses, he intrigues with Lows B.als
an attorney Of Attegat, 20 assist MN
in capturing her. Beaulieu ana inUl
start for Attegat, pick up Louis blais
and kidnep Evangeline. AlurlCn
goes TO Evangeline's rescue mas
them and after a desn"r'te b,ttle.
takes the girl back to Attesat' 49, 80
day Aldrich sets out TO hnd beau'
1iafI
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
LIEUTENANT MAYNARD|SPLANE
 BREAKS DOWN STILL IN RACE
 TWO MORE AVIATORS KILLED

OMAHA, Neb,, Oct 16 (by Associ- ated Press) ).-Lieutenant Maynard, leader in the transcontinentaI air plane race, landed in a corn field near here today without difficulty, after having a broken crankshaft.
 Maynard says he is still in the race, though it will be impossible to repair his machine.
 Maynard probably will continue in another machine
 A truck load of soldiers has been sent from Omaha to guard Maynard s crippled plane. Maynard left St. Paul, Neb., at II o'clock.
 May Use Another Plane
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (by Asso, ciated Press) s).-Regardles of the rules, Lieutenant Maynard will be al. lowed to continue, even in another ma chine if necessary.
 Was Leading at North Platte
 NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Oct. 16 (by Associated Press) ).-Lieutenant May,
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
NURSES MADE GOOD RECORD
 IN SERVICE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (by Associ ated Press) The final report Of the army nursing service, just made pub lie, says that 10,245 nurses served with the forces overseas, 21,OOO en- listed for overseas work, were wounded in action and 266 died on duty.
 The first six attachments of Ameri- can nurses replaced nurses in the British hospitals. There was big shortage of American nurses during American drives, as it was impossible to get transportation across the Allan tic. As consequence the nurses were compelled to work long hours.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16

nard arrived here this morning, east bound. He was still in the lead.
 Five Are on Return Trip
 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 16 (by As sociated Press). Maynard reached Sidney, Neb, nearly half way across the continent, last night Five air planes are now on the return trip of the race.
 Spatz Leading Westerners
 BUFFALO, N. Y., Oct. 16 (by Asso- ciated Press) Captain Lowell took charge of Smiths airplane when Smith arrived here today west-bound.
 Spatz is leading the west-bound flyers, having arrived at Rochester.
 Two More Added to Death List
 SALT LAKE, Oct. 16 (by Associated Press) Two more fatalities oc- cured yesterday in the aerial derby. Lieutenant French Kirby, pilot, and Lieutenant Miller, observer, were killed at Castle Rock when their plane fell
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
LAWYER KILLS AN ITALIAN
 CAFE OWNER

SEATTLE, Oct. 16 (by Associated Press) John CicOria, cafe owner, and leader among the Italian colony here, died last night as the result of gunshot wounds inflicted on Tuesday last by Edward Kienstra, lawyer.
 Kienstra admits that he shot Cicoria following a dispute. He says that Cicoria attempted to pull a gun and to throw him downstairs. Cicoria de- nied Kienstra's statement.
 The shooting occurred in the hall way in front of Kienstra's office in the Pioneer building.
 Kienstra has been arrested and is being held without bail.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
MEATPACKERS
 CONTROL TOO MUCH FOOD

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (by Associ- ated Press) The federal trade com missions report on the meat packing industry charges that the five big Chi cago packers sought to dominate the wholesale grocery trade, and that they already handle more than two hundred foods unrelated to the meat industry.
 The report says that public interest alone should determine the extent to which the packers should be permitted to enter into the unrelated food lines
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
PEACETREATY AWARD TO JAPAN
 OF A SLICE OF CHINESE EMPIRE
 N0TBL0CKED UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (by Associated Press)-Ihe sen ate today defeated the proposed amendment to the treaty. by which intended that the former German rights in to China.
 Before the taken the supporters of the amend conceded it's defeat saying they expected the vote to be close.
 The have been taken yesterday but because of the large number of desiring to speak it, action postponed until today.
 Willing That Japs Expand in China
 In the of his remarks the amendment, Senator PLe of California said he expected to vote against it. elf Japan must expand, he said, et her expand in Shang in stead of America"
 Why Treaty Is Not at Once Effective
 WASHINGTON Oct 16 (by Associated Press ).Offcials say they do not know why the exchange of treaties held Versailles The exchange of treaties between Great Btain France Germany and Italy would have made it effective mme datey It has been suggested that possibly the exchange postponed because the League of Nations council would have assemble within fifteen days after the treaty became efec 
 The Treaty in South America
 MONTEVIDEO, Oct 16 (by Associated Press -The Urr- ayan house of representatives has approved the peace treaty
 D'Annunzo Makes Suggestion
 PARIS, Oct. 16 (by Associated Press ID Annulzo has asked Premier Cemenceau to obtain declaration from the allies making Plume a free port.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
WAR DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS CABLEROUTE TO ASIABY WAYOF
 ALASKA COAST AND ALEUTLANS

WASHINGTON Oct. IS (by Associated Press)-The war department has filed report with the committee stating that cable connecting Seattle with Asia by of Alaska and the Aeutian islands practical and would suffer interference from ice
 The report recommend the establishment of auxiliary route through the Anadr radio station and another auxiliary route which would the present Alaska cable Valdez where messages would be reayed by wireless Aeutan islands, whence they would be cabled to Japan
 report from the navy department previously fled said it not believed that the Alaska feasible
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
ARMIES NEARING PETROCRAD- ALLIED WARSHIPS REACH RICA-
 BOLSHEvIKI FORCED TO RETIRE

LONDON, Oct. IS (by Associated Press) s).-It is officially stated that General Yudenitch, leading the North western Russian force which is ad- vancing on Petrograd, is closely CO., operating with Kolchak and Denekine.
 Yudenitch's armies have been fully equipped by the allies.
 Invite Germans to Participate
 The peace conference has invited
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
RADICALS ARE BARREDBYA ACT
 JUST PASSED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (by Associ- ated Press By an overwhelming ma jority the house today passed the bill extending for one year the wartime passport restrictions.
 The measure is intended to bar from the country radicals and unde- sirable aliens
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
B0LDATTEMPT
 TO BLOW SAFE
 ISFRUSTRATED

ROCKFORD, H., Oct. 16 (by Asso- ciated Press) Captain Robert Howie, an intelligence officer, has frustrated a plot to blow up the safe in the quar- termaster's office at Camp Grant, con taining a million-dollar payroll
 Three alleged Chicago safe-blowers have been arrested in Chicago in con nection with the attempted crime.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
SENATE DEFEATS SHANTUNC AMENDMENT
"COLO LONEL DICK" REACHES PORT WEARING WAR DECORATIONS AND
 SENDS GREETINGS TO ALASkANS

SEATTLE, Oct 16 (by Associated Press )-Brig. Gen. Wds P. Richardson, formerly president of the Alaska road commission and known to all Aaskans rived in New York today from Archangel where he in command of the American forces He was wearing the Order of St. Stanisaus bestowed upon him by the Arch angel government, and sent his greetings to Alaska through Emil Hurja, who authorized by Governor Thomas Riggs Jr. to extend to him the greetings of Alaska. a.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16

Germany to cooperate in the coercion of soviet Russia.
 Twenty British and French warships have arrived at Riga.
 Boisheviki Retiring Reports received today state that the Bolsheviki are retiring on a wide front in Western Siberia.
 7uietng Down at Riga F,,Et~,taoRS. D,,. IS ,bv Associ- ated Press) Condition are nearing normal at Riga.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
IMMIGRANTS MUST RESPECT
 OUR LAWS

EASTON, Pa, Oct. 16 (by Assoc1- ated Press).-A. Mitchell Palmer. at torney general of the United States, speaking at Lafayette College here yesterday, declared that immigrants must realize that when they reach American shores the time for the use and order must be preserved.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
BERLIN INVESTIGATES
 WAR RESPONSIBILITY

BERLIN, Oct 16 (by Associated Press) The state tribunal which was formed at general request to investi- gate the responsibility for the war will open it's sittings here this week.
 Ludendorff, Bernstorff and Von Beth mann Hollweg will be among the first witnesses to testify,
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16

GLACIER POINT, Oct. 16 (by Asso- ciated Press).-The Belgian royal party is visiting the Yosemite valley, hiking along the trails and riding horseback. They will leave for Los Angeles today,
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
OPERATORS AND COAL MINERS
 TO CONFER

WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (by Associ ated Press) s).-Secretary of Labor Will son has assumed jurisdiction as medi- ator between the coal miners and op- orators in the central field. He said yesterday that President Lewis of the mine workers union and President Brewster of the operators association have agreed to confer with him on Fri day next.
 Miners Entertain No Hope
 INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 16 (by Asso- ciated Press) The officials of the Mine Workers of America are contin- uing their plans for the forthcoming strike, proceeding on the assumption that the attempt at arbitration will fail.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
CLERICAL WORKERS OF
 BERLIN ON A STRIKE

BERLIN, Oct. 16 (by Associated Press) Fifteen thousand clerical workers in the municipal offices have struck, demanding higher pay.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
REGIMENT OF REGULARS
 WILL GO TO SLESIA

CAMP DIX, Oct 16 (by Associated Press).-The Fiftieth infantry, regu lars, comprising 2,2OO officers and men, will leave for Silesia tomorrow to do police duty.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
Oil Leasing Bill
 To Be CalledUp
 In House Shortly

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (by Associated Press) The house committee on public lands yes ferday favorably reported the public lands oil and coal leasing bill. Chairman Sinnott says the measure will be called up for ac- tion next week.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
NO ADJUSTMENT IN SIGHT AT
 CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (by Asso ciated Press) The committee of the industrial conference is endeavoring to reach an agreement on collective bargaining. Several of the conferees have declared that the conference may as well adjourn unless the representa- tives of capital and labor show more of a spirit of compromise.
 Gompers Improving
 The condition of Samuel Gompers who is suffering from nervous col lapse, shows improvement today, but he is still confined to his bed.
 Labor's Declaration of Rights
 Thomas L. ChadbOurne, chairman of the committee of fifteen, today pre- scented the declaration of rights of the wage earners to the industrial confer. ence. It asserts the right of the work CTS to bargain collectively and to be represented by men of their own choosing.
 The report is expected to cause a strenuous fight in the conference. The delegates representing the public and labor approved the declaration, while majority of the representatives of capital opposed it.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-10-16
Sim Fein Meets In Open Defiance
 Of Government

DUBLIN, Oct. 16 (by Associ- ated Press) ).-Defying the order of the government, the twelfth annual Sim Fein convention was held at the Mansion house at midnight last night, the order of business being carried through.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-03
VIII Not Participate in VIII
sons Industrial Conference.
Represent More Than Two Mil
lion Railway Workers.
COMP LAIN OF LABOR'S QUOTA
Want 1t Changed To Include
Heads of All Unions.
Think Il Other Rail Organiza-
tions Will "Stay Away"

Washington, Oct. Railroad
unions, representing more than two
million workers, will not participate
in the industrial conference called by
President Wilson for next Monday I'M
less the basis of labor's representa-
ton is changed to include the chief
executives of all international and ma
tionaI unions
Timothy Shea, president of the
Brotherhood of Firemen, said today
the change in representation had been
suggested to Director General Hines,
but that no reply had been received
and none was expected. Because of
this, he said the four brotherhoods did
not expect to go into the conference
and it was thought the fourteen other
railroad unions affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor also
would not participate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-03
HOLD UP K. C. BANK
Five Bandits Make $4,000 Haul
This Morning.
Shut President and Six Others
in q Vault.

Kansas City, Oct. 3.-Five minutes
after the Union Avenue Bank of Com
merce opened this morning, five ban
the president, A. L. Boudin, four en-
ployes and two depositors into a vault
and escaped with $4,000 in cash.
Escape in Motor Car.
After being in the bank less than
five minutes, the bandits escaped in a
motor car, police giving chase and rid
ding the car with bullets. The ban
dts then changed to another car and
were last seen driving north across
the Missouri river.
At 10:40 the police announced their
belief that they had the bank robbers
surrounded near an elevator in North
Kansas City. A call for renforcements
was received at that time from police
who gave chase. Motor cars with de-
tectives carrying riot guns were start
ed for North Kansas City.
Mr.. Boudin, telling of the robbery,
said ne was opening his mail when
he heard a scurry of feet and a COM
mand: Hands upi" The other four
robbers went to the rear OF the bank
and covered. two depositors and four
employees then all, including Mr..
Boudin, were put into the vault
Robber Dropped $500.
As the robbers fled from the build
ing Charles Edwards, patrolman,
opened fire on them and one of the
bandits dropped $500 in paper
money in the street and turning, fired
on the policeman, the bullet passing
over his head.
The robbers were "cool and evident
ly experienced" Mr.. Boudin said.
1t was announced this afternoon
that the bank robbers had escaped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-03
Die in AIR RACE?
Fear Felt for Safety of Crew of
Wichita's Balloon.
No Word From Capt. Damman
and Lieut.. Verhyden.

ST. Louis, Oct. 3.-Fear for the
safety of Capt. Carl w. Dammann and
Lieut.. Edward J. Verhyden. pilot and
aide respectively. of the Wichita,
Kan, Aero club entry in the national
championship balloon race. was ex-
pressed today by Maj. Albert Bond
Lambert, an official of the race.
No word has been received from
them since they took the air shortly
race started from here and Major
Lambert announced today their craft
was bit leaky when they assembled.
Smallest Wins Race?
Apparently the "Ohio." the smallest
of the ten balloons in the contest, has
travelled farthest of any of the six
which have landed. Capt. Warren
cended at l p. m. yesterday at Perry
Sound. Ontario, several hundred miles
north of Simcoe county, where the
Murphysboro, Ill, entry came to earth.
The gas capacity of the Ohio is 50.-
900 cubic feet. 10000 less than the
other contestants.
Kansas II Lands in Canada.
The balloon kansas II" piloted by
Capt. H. H. Honeywell, has landed
north of Cardinal, Ontario, Canada,
estimated at 900 air miles from St.
Louis.
honeywell reported to officials here
today. His message said he came
down safely at o'clock last night.
1000 Mile Flight Wins?
Ralph Epson with the Akron, Ohio.
flying clubs Goodyear II took the lead
in the national open balloon cham
pionship today when he reported from
Durham. Quebec, Canada.
Upsons distance from st. Louis is
estimated at one thousand miles. over
one hundred miles farther than Capt.
H. E. Honeywell travelled in the Kan
sas H."
Epson landed safely at $50 CEN
tral time last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-03
REDS BEAT SOx AGAIN
Cincinnati Fans First To Show Up
at Comiskey Park.

Chicago, Oct. 3.-The Reds beat the
White Sox again early today.
This time it was a Red fan stopped
the White Sox fans and on their home
grounds.
ROLAND Guinan. Elyria. O., turned
the trick. Guinan, wounded soldier of
the 32nd division, now recuperating at
the Fort Sheridan hospital, headed the
long line of baseball bugs gathered be-
fore Comiskey park gates waiting for
bleacher tickets to the first game on
Chicago grounds
Behind Guinan were two other Red
partisans-H. E. Stratton and c. Rode
baugh of Cincinnati. They left Gin
cinnati before yesterdays game and
took their bleacher line at p. m.
Thursday. They said the Reds had
plenty of rooters at home but thought
all the moral support available would
be needed in Chicago.
There were 5000 in the two long
ques at a. m. About 5000 were in
the lines before midnight The major
ity brought boxes TO use as chairs or
beds as needed. Some had bed clothes,
camp stools and umbrellas.
Numerous camp fires were started
on the pavement to cheer the fans
more than to keep warm as the night
was sultry.
Gard games were started early.
Many groups didn't wait to get inside
to wager their money on the ball
game. but started to roll the bones"
The first woman. Mrs. L. L. Plum
mer. took her place shortly before
midnight. She was accompanied by
her husband.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-03
Nebraska Governor Continues His In
yestigation of Omaha Trouble.

Omaha, Oct 3.-More than seventy
five men were under arrest today on
charges of participating in last Sun
days riots. Governor McKelvie of Ne
braska continued his investigation into
the cause of the riots, which resulted
in the lynching of a negro, an attack
on the mayor. the killing of two white
men, and the burning of the court
house.
General Wood. who has been in
command of the federal troops here
since Monday, made arrangements 20
leave tonight for Chicago. He said
conditions were such that the troops
now on duty would be gradually re-
lieved, altho forces stationed at
Omaha forts will be strengthened and
trained for riot duty.
The negro suspect arrested follow
ing the assault Wednesday of a white
woman, on the border of the "black
belt" was released by order of the
military forces.
Following recommendation of Cen
eral Wood, the city council authorized
the employment of 100 additional po-
licemen and standardized equipment,
including two machine guns. thirty
riot guns, automobiles and motorcycles
for emergency use. At a meeting OF
a citizens committee, it was indicated
that reorganization of the police de-
partment would be proposed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-03
Huge CroUd in Chicago Greets
Opening of Worlds Series in
Windy City---First Appearance
of Reds on Sox Grounds.
CHICAGO NOT DISTURBED
Not a Ripple Over Worlds Series
in Windy City Today.

Chicago. Oct. 3.-Chicago presented
scene strangely in contrast to the
wild bedIam, confusion and MAD parti-
sanship of Cincinnati. The first game
of the world series here created not a
ripple on the surface of the lake met
ropolis. Incomers found the S. r. o.
on many of the hotels, but the rooms
were not filled with baseball bugs.
There are twenty-four conventions in
the burg. That explains the conges-
ton. Chicago, it must be remem-
bered, is used to world series conflicts
remnants come to the Windy City with
far more frequency than periods of
fifty years. There is no lack of in
terest in the series, however. But the
city can swallow up the surface i'm
pressions without a gulp- The south
siders are as wild over the Sox as they
ever were and they'll crowd the old
ball yard to the limit. Most all of the
tickets are sold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-03
LEARN TRAFFIC RULES
Topeka Becoming Educated to
Boulevard Regulations.

There can be no doubt but that the
city traffic ordinance on the Topeka
avenue boulevard is proving a success
1t is evident that citizens have been
educated to observe the rules.
man walked near Topeka avenue
the other evening with a large, heav-
lily constructed woman 1t may have
been that he was not having a pleas
ant evening: didn't enjoy the scenery
or something like that, for he had a
mighty caustic tongue.
Il don't want to walk this way
said the woman, lets go over on To-
peka avenue"
You can't do that" said the man
You know there is an ordinance
against driving trucks on the boule-
ward"