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The Washington times., 1919-11-20
TAKE 6B0YS AFTER
6O-CENT HOLD.UP

NEW YORK, Nov. 20.-Six boys,
aged nine to sixteen, were locked up
in the fremont station last night
after they had run from the base
ment of building in the Bronx
There, the police say. they beat John
Tally, sixteen, a collector, and took
from him about 60 cents, overlooking
larger amount The police say the
boys were "the toughest looking" ever
brought before them, and that nearly
all have been in reformatories"
Patrolman Pepper, of the fremont
station. heard yells coming from the
basement, and a few seconds later saw
six boys dart UP the stairs and run
toward Honeywell avenue. Pepper
pursued them, drew his revolver, and
ordered the boys to halt
At the police station the boys said
they were John Rosa, twelve: John
Betto, nine; Rudolph Presco, eleven:
Salvatore Neva, twelve; Frisco Rom
oldo, sixteen, and Sanford Brown,
eleven, all of Harlem.
According to the police, Tally said
the boys had followed him most of the
afternoon. The boys, the police say,
admitted the hold-up, and said they
were not sorry. Ronaldo was charged
with assault and robbery, and the
others with juvenile delinquency
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
AMERICANS IN CHINA
HIT BY SILVER RISE

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2O-The
rising price of silver to new records
Is seriously contributing to the high
cost Of living OF American citizens in
China. according to experts here
versed in Far Eastern conditions
1t has cut the purchasing value of
American gold in half, which, in ad =
dition to the rising cost of commo-
dities, hit foreigners; but the rising
value of silver offsets to the Chinese
the increased cost of commodities
The normal value of the Mexican
dollar, a stenderd in trade in the Far
East, is 43 cents. Today's New York
quotations show its value to the dol
lar as three-foUrths. Likewise the
Chinese silver tael shows a CORE
spending increase in value
Employees and a majority of COM
mercial representatives in China are
protected in measure by arrange =
ments of their pay, which is half in
gold and half in silver at the ex-
change rate. Thus their pay today.
although at the same rate as four
years ago, a really one-fourth less in
purchasing value despite the in
creased prices of commodities.
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
BRANDS DIRECTORS
PLAIN SLACKERS'
Only Small Minority Really
"Conscientious," States In
spector General in Report.

The great majority of the sc-called
conscientious objectors culisd from
the American army were just plain
slackers. This is the statement OF
the Inspector General of the ARM.
in his annual report to Secretary
Baker today.
A small minority. the report said
were loyal men, willing to do any
service which did not involve killing
fellow man, but most OF the OBJ
jectors were undoubtedly slackers
who were disloyal and ayailed them
selves of this pretext TO escape ser
vice"
The personnel OF the American army
in the war was praised. Its dis
cfpline, care, and general work was
declared satisfactory. The arms AMI
equipment, including the famous
Browning automatic rifles and ma
chine guns, were declared superior 10
anything possessed by other powers
at the time of the arm,stice.
While praising generally the con-
ditions at West Point, the Inspector
General noted the fact that there has
been considerable "hazing" of caders
in the past year, to the detriment of
academic work.
War prison barracks and discipliu.
ary barracks were considered satis-
factory with Few exec ptions.
Discipline Ia our forces abroad sui
fered a relaxation after the armistice
which was not confined to any one
rank, the report noted. The mu IN
talked OF mutiny among American
troops in Siberia was minimized.
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
JUDGE SlmE IS
BOYS ARE @MKn
Court Orders Parents to Ohae
tiss Pair II Dslinquent
Yeungstsrs.

STANFORD. Conn., Nov. 9s,--s.s~
sounds issued fron Js1gA 'Dknus
Youngs courtroom : blowav ~ ~
more blows and mors cF7sa ~ yuAe
Young sat placidiy IN hls chAnbs9
and the CLINT Of q smile wAs sven, -
70 have been notices In H. nethe
corner of one Of H. eyeA That Sole
sounded good to hf\m-
A little earlier two 6oyA T1oy
Parkington and Michael Brideck. he
been arraiRned before hin upon var
Gus charxes. After hearing the cases
the court sentenced NJ yopt1ful cul
prfts TO be seundly~ sponke1 ~ net
respective parents. the punishment 3
continue until both tho culprtts an
Mrs.. d. J. Fitsmauric& prob43oQ 90
Ger, cried 'Nu6."
The noise from the oouPeroor
sounded good to Judge rouag bscaus
he believed IL was the ioed but wore
less annouricement that I've yeQne
sters were about to seek the pt$Atgh
and marrow path A.
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
ALEXANDRIA NEWS

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Nov. 20.-Al-
bert L. Sleeves, nineteen years odd,
employed as a hostler's helper in the
Southern railway roundhouse here,
was run over by a locomotive in the
freight yards late yesterday after
noon and instantly killed. The body
was removed to WheAtley's undertake
ing establishment, where an inquest
was held last night. The jury re-
turned verdict. but did not fix the
responsibility. Sleeves was unmar-
ried and lived at 222 South Henry
street The body will be sent to Day
ton, Va, tomorrow.
Frank Bettis, who had been a MEM
Der of the Alexandria police Sorce
since October IS, rendered his resigna-
tion to the board OF police commits
sioners last night His resignation
was accepted, and Heber Thompson,
. former member of the force, was
elected to MI the vacancy.
Miss Julia Whiting Davis, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs William B. Davis,
and Robert L. Myers, jr., were mar
ried at the Methodist Episcopal
Church South yesterday morning by
the Rev. Dr. Z. v. Register. The
brides only attendant was Miss Pearl
Schwarxmann- Mr.. and Mrs. Myers
left for the north to spend their hon.
eymoon-
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
MD. WIDOW IS SHOT =
WHILE ON AUTO TRIP
Both Woman and Companion
on Ride Declare Shoot
ing Was Accidental.

HAGERsTowN. Nd. Nov. 20
Mrs. Ethel Bostetter. twenty, whose
husband, Lester Bostetter. committed
suicide here last June in q moment
OF dependency. due to illness, is at
the washington County Hospital.
with a. bullet wound in her neck.
inhicted, 1t is said, through an acci-
dent while she and Lynn Full, drug
clerk, twenty-five, were automobiling.
Mystery surrounds the affair.
Full, who gave bond today for a
hearing Thursday, charged with car
rying concealed weapons. before JUS
tice Hartman, asserted that while
handling revolver. II was accident
ally discharged. When he found Mrs.
Bostetter was wounded, he took her
home, and later removed her to the
hospital. Mrs. Rostetter declared to
Sheriff Samuel Starliper that the
shooting was purely accidental.
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
SCHWAB CONFIDENT
OF u. S. STABILITY
Steel Magnate Believes Boil
shevism and Kindred Ills
Won't Take Root.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 20.-Re
turning from a three-week vacation
in California, Charles NJ. Schwab
steel magnate and chairman of the
United States Shipping Board, spen,
an hour here early today on his way
East. While he declined to discuss
labor questions. Mr.. Schwab appeared
willing to talk on anything else.
On Industrial conditions Mr.. Schwah
declared himself more than optimistic
and asserted that he was going ahead
with all his plans with unlimited
faith in the future stability of Amer
lea.
AS to Bolshevism, socialism, and
kindred schemes, the steel magnate
voiced the opinion that no such doc.
trines would take root here, but ad-
mitted that the threat that they carry
to the Government and American life
seems apparent.
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
NEW CHAIN JEWElRY
STORE TO OPEN HERE

The Kay Jewelry Store, 407 Seventh
street northwest. one of q chain of
twenty-six stores operating in as
many big cities Of the country, has
remodeled the premises formerly oc-
cupied by the Columbia Shoe Com
pany. and viii open Monday with q
complete line of fne diamonds,
watches, and jewelry.
The officers of the company are:
f. J. Kaufman. Reading, Pa; presi-
dent; z. NJ. RosenthaL Detroit. vice.
president; NJ S. Goldnamer, Wash
inxton. secretary and treasurer.
Mr.. Goldnamer. who will manage
the Washington store, was for many
years manager CT the National Furni-
ture Company. and late sales man.
ager of the Hub Furniture Company.
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
TO PROBE CANADIAN
CONTROL OF ROADS

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion today ordered an investigation as
to the present or prospective owner
ship or control of railways in the
United States by the Canadian gov
ernment
This decision Is in pursuance of a
resolution of inquiry introduced in
the Senate on October 20 by Senator
Mccormick, in which such plans Of
the Canadian government were re-
ported.
The Washington times., 1919-11-20

for permission to put a memorial
tablet, honoring soldiers of the school
who died in the war. The board
granted permission to erect the tablet
and referred the other request to the
District Commissioners.
The Piney Branch Citizens Asso-
citation asked the board to increase
the equipment of the West School to
relieve the present congestion.
The Hubbard Home School Associa-
ton donated seventy-fivs chairs to
the Hubbard School, which were ac-
cepted with thanks by the board
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
rALA,E NOW nosrrTA1-

CErrIEIE, Nov. 70. -Monsenegyins
wounded IN border hghting or rauitl:
feuds, 4se nursed back to health In -
prince At cetsinjs! me primers 81
home was taken evsr By the ASssri
cans ak months aeA - 3 pus13ca
hospital and dispensary. TA0oand
Of patients have alreoAy ~ gWO
free treatment there.
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
PAJAMAs AS srREET A1TIRE.

BUCHAREST. Nov. 2O.-More than
100000 suits of pajamas have been
distributed among the people of the
Balkan States by the American Red
Cross. There has been a great scar
ity OF clothing in all these countries
since the systematic lootine of the
balkans during the war, and while
great many of the pajamas have
been put to their intended use as hos
pitai garments. considerable pro-
portion OF them have been turned into
actuai, everyday clothing for children,
women. and even men.
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
HELPING YANKs VISIT HOME.

BELGRADE. Nov. 2O.-Six thousand
American soldiers of various Balkan
nationalities were aided in visiting
their fathers, mothers and relatives in
Greece, Rumania, Bosnia, Serbia, and
other Balkan states by American Red
Cross Home Service during the past
wear.
The Washington times., 1919-11-20
VILLAS RIGHT HAND
MAN TAKEN, REPORT
Felipe Angeles Brought to
Parral to Face Court-Mar-
tial, Says Dispatch.

MEXICO CITY. Nov. 2o.-Felipe
Angeles. chief lieutenant of Fran
cisco villa, has been captured at
Olivio. State Of chihuahua, by civil
ian forces under Gabino Sandoval.
according to Information received
here today.
Angeles was said to have been
taken to Parral under heavy guard
for courtmartial
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
Postmaster Examination.

!. At the request Of the postmaster gen.
eral, the United States civil service
commission has announced an examine
alton to be held at Webster City June
a., for the position of postmaster ut
Stratford. This Office has an annual
compensation of $500.
s To be eligible for this examination,
an applicant must he citizen of the
United States, must actually reside
within the delivery of the Office and
haye so resided at the time the present
vacancy occurred.
Applicants must have reached their
twenty first bat not their sixty-fifth
birthday on the date of the examina-
ton.
Application Form 2241 and full in
formation concerning the requirements
OF the examination may be secured
from the postmaster at the place of
vacancy or from the Civil Service
Commission. Washington, ID. C. Appli-
cations should be properly executed
and filed with the commission at Wash.
ington, ID. c., in time to arrange for the
examination OF the applicant
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Much impure seed is on the market
according to the botanical section Of
Iowa State college where tests as to
purity and termination Of various seeds
have been carried on. This department
for some time has been making free
tests for farmers and others who have
sent their seed to be inspected.
Due to. present attractive prices,
much inferior clover and timothy seed
Of inferior grades has found its way
into the market. Such seed. often con-
tains dangerous weed seed, such as
Canada thistle, quack grass, horse
nettle, dodder, wild carrot and chicory.
Often too, the seed itself is of low
vitality. Some samples have come in
that were SO old or poorly cared for
that tests showed almost no germina-
ton. Most of this poor seed has come
from miscellaneous sources than recog-
nized seed dealer
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
Keen Food with No Ice.

Perhaps by the end Of next summer,
due to the ice famine which is almost
Inevitable, u large percentage OF honse-
wives OF Iowa will he using the iceless
refrigerator which is being advocated
by the home demonstration agent OF
Story county.
This agent gives several interesting
reasons why she believes that this re-
frigerator will come into general use
\. It can be installed any time.
It can be placed in any part OF the
kitchen or outside the house with an
opening through the wall wherever
wanted.
\ It takes little space, so 1t can be
placed in the kitchen to save steps Tor
the housewife, something which is not
practicable with ice refrigerators on
account of the temperature In the aver
age kitchen. There is nothing to break
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
Chairman of Central Com.
mittee Announces An
other big Campaign
In November.
IS FOR RELIEF WORK
The Drive is to be Held two
Weeks Prior to No
vember IL.

An appeal to the American people
for funds to carry on the work of the
American Red Cross will be made next
November, according to the following
statement made by the chairman of
the central committee:
The appalling conditions in the coun.
tries of Eastern Europe, imposing Oh
the American Red Cross obligations ad.
ditional to those assumed during the
period of the world war comma, and
the continuance of activities in cOnnec-
tipn with the already outlined domestic
program of American Red Cross, make
necessary an appeal to the people of
America for further funds to carry on
work for the relief of humanity.
Two Weeks Drive. S'as
1t has been decided to make this ap-
peal in autumn in the period Of two
weeks eliminating on November II, the
anniversary of the signing Of the arm
istice-the season when American peo-
pie may properly give manifestation
through contributions to their Red
Cross, of their thankfulness for deliy-
erance from the added horrors of war
which have fallen upon the less fortu-
nate nations.
Closing European Work.
! At present the American Red Cross
is bringing to close its activities In
countries of western Europe and with
the withdrawal of American troops
from the war zone, its work for the
army abroad will end automatically. A
disease suffering of the most heart
rending character, however, is calling
for relief in other fields. The new in
ternational organization Of the Red
Cross societies is preparing to deal with
the relief of health problems through
out the world in future years, but there
are immediate emergencies which re-
quire aid of agencies already estab-
lished. Foremost among these agencies
is the American Red Cross. At present
the emergencies are being met with all
available resources, but it is apparent
that imperative calls for assistance Tor
the next year OF. 80 will make add add
tional funds necessary. ,., .s.,,
1t is anticipated that the generous
heart of the American people will res
pond to this appeal, to the full extent
of the needs. that will present them
selves.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

aginat ion. Nor is it any more neces-
sary to understand the plan of saliva
ton. We do not understand digestion,
but we do not stop eating on this ac-
count. The word morality is not in
Interchangeable with spirituality and the
members of the class were urged to
build upon the rock Of Christ-not on
the sand.
A large crowd was present. Every
seat was taken and many people stood,
while many others were turned away.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

The Miller Cafe, which has been clos
ed for the past week during a period
Of complete renovation, will open for
dinner at IL o'clock tomorrow Mrs
Miller's fine chicken dinner will be a
feature Of the opening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

A. Weidlein of Geneseo. ILL.,. return
ell home last evening after brief visit
with his son, J. G. Weidlein and family,
southwest Of town. He reports wealth
er conditions in Illinois about the same
as here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
Screens.
Let us make your. new screens and
repair your old ones. Hawkeye CaDi-
net Go. Phone 1853. 14d6j1f1s
Screens.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Bone Of Carroll
spent couple days in Webster City
last week visiting the latter's mother
and brother, Mrs. Margaret Kennedy
and Nick Kennedy and wife. They
went to Independence Saturday for an
over Sunday visit at the f. w. Ire
maine home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
Mason City is Second and Al
COMA Third. Crawford
i.Of Mason City Individ-
ual Star.
WEBSTER CITY GOT 8
Gerald Weise Of This City
Tied for Second in Pole
Vault.

Fort Dodge high csho0l won the
Boone Valley meet at Eagle Grove Sat
nfday with A points. Mason City was
second with 81 and Algona third with
23. Other point winners were Hamp-
ton IL, Eagle Grove 10, Goldfield 10,
Britt 8, Webster City and Humboldt
t.
Crawford Of Mason City took indi-
yidual hOnors with IL points. He won
both hurdles and finished third in the
440-yard dash. Brewton of Mason City
and Bogue of Goldfield tied for second
honors with 10 points each. Brewton
was first in the short dash and the
broad jump, while Rogue took both
the shotpnt and the. discus throw.
Webster Citys three points were won
by Gerald Weise, who tied for second
place in the pole vault with Misback
Of Algona and Lee of Britt, and
Charles Horn, who won fourth place in
the discus throw.
The events, winners and men who
placed follow:
12O-yard hurdles Crawford (Ma-
son City, first, Stock (Algona) sec
ond, Darrah (Hampton) third, Rankin
fort Dodge fourth. Time ~ 1-5.
shotput -Bogue (Goldfield) first,
Lee (Britt) second, Crawford Mason
City, third, Carlson (Humboldt)
fourth. Distance 80 feet, 10 inches
Half-mile run-skhner (Algona)
first. Thompson Fort Dodge second,
Smith (Hampton) third, Nordin (Fort
Dodge fourth Time 2:1O.
1OO-yard dash Brewton mason
City, first, Funk tFort Dodge second,
Tullar (Fort Dodge) third, Mott
(Hampton) fourth. Time :1O. 3-5.
Pole vault Rankin (Fort Dodge
first, Misback (Algonal, Lee (Britt)
and Weise webster City, tied for sec
0nd. 4
High jump Osterman (Fort Dodge)
first, Porter eagle Grove and Klindt
mason City, tied for second. Height
5 feet z inches, 81
One-mile relay-For Dodge first,
Hampton second, Mason City third, Al
gona fourth. Time :46 40.
40 yard DASH Skinner (Algona)
first, Donovan (AlgonaJ second, Craw-
ford mason City, third, Darrah
(Hampton) fourth, Time $50.
22O-yard hurdles Crawford Mason
City, first, Tuller (Fort Dodge sec
ond, Cook (FOrt Dodge) third, Mott
{Hampton) fourth. Time :2G As.
22O-yard Funk (Fort Dodge)
first, Cantillon Eagle Grove) and
Hampton MASON City, tied for sec
ond, Ressigne (Algona) fourth. Time
:23 2-5.
One-mile run-Albright fort
Dodge first, Casey Mason City, sec
ond, Hickman tAlgona) third. Minty
tFort Dodge) fourth. Time 4 :54 2-5.
Broad jump Brewton Mason City,
first, Porter eagle Grove) second,
Scott (Algona) third. Distance 20
feet, 2 inches.
Discus thrOw-POguc tGoldfield)
first, Lee BRITT second, Mccartney
Eagle Grovc) third, Horn webster
City, fourth. Distance, 1Os feet, 8
inches.
Half-mile relay-WOn by Fort Dodge,
Mason City second, Hampton third, AL
gona fourth. Time l 80.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Will H. Smith, who is now working
in jewelry store in Des M0ines, spent
yesterday in this city at the home Of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. II.
Smith.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
s25.OOO For. Calf.

.FlOrham, Leader, a two months old
Guernsey bull calf, was sold at auction
last week at Madison, N. j.. for 23.oOo'
said to be new record price for any
animal of its breed. Oaks farms and
Hugh Bancroft, both of Massachusetts,
combined to make the purchase, paying
$40, 500 above the previous record price
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

B. p, Rouse and son, Wallace, of
Palo Alto county, spent Sunday in this
city at the home Of Mr.. RS brother,
G. NJ. Rouse. Wallace is discharged
member of the 16sth infantry Of the
famous Rainbow division.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Mrs. Emma Fox Of Williams spent a
few days last week in this city visit
ing at the VIM. Wilke and Vim. Mark
wardt homes, returning home Satur-
day afternoon #
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Earl Baxter arrived home Saturday
evening after having been given his
honorable discharge at Camp Funston
Kansas.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Straight salary $500 per week and
expenses to man or woman with rig
to introduce Poultry Mixture. Eureka
Mfg. Co., East st. Louis, Ill. 1922 1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

MI. and Mrs. Nj. Frisch. and little
son motored up from Des Moines yes.
terday and spent the day at the Julius
hermann home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
~ AAAAAAAAAAA
FARM DEPARTMENT.
Conducted by the County Agent
Has Milking Machine.

Eagle Grove Eagle: Art ThePlay,
one of our prosperous farmers, who
lives just west Of Eagle Grove, has IN
stalled new Human milking ma
chine. This mixer is operated by a
quarter horse electric motor and milks
two cows at time, six cows in fifteen
minutes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Miss Elma Omundson of Jewell ar
rived here today for an indefinite visit
at the Mrs. Edna O'Connor home on
Division street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Roberts Of Winthrop,
who have been visiting at, the Il. p.
Haywood home in this city. returned
home Saturday afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Pfiieger, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Sidensticker and Frank
Kirk, of Jewell, spent yesterday in this
city with Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Callies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
Weather for the Week.

Normal and comparatively mild
Monday and again Thursday or Friday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Miss Geneva Neel was up from the
Iowa state college at Ames for an over
Sunday visit here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Neel.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Miss Angie Atkinson of Williams
and visiting guest, Miss Lillath Good
man, of Peterson, are visitors in Web
ster City today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Misses Myrtle and Bertha Olson,
both of whom are employed in this city,
spent Sunday with their parents in
Ellsworth.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Miss Leah Loux Of harrisburg spent
Saturday in this city at the H. p.
Clauson home.