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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21

SPIRIT TELLS OF
MURDER; DIG UP
WOMAN'S BODY
Sensation Created in Wis
consin By Grewsome
Revelation.

Milwaukee, May 21-E. A Marth
created sensation today when he
appeared at police station and
said his wife, haunted by the ghost
of a man who said he had been
murdered, had found the body of
the dead man in the basement of
their house
Mrs. Marth is a spiritualist medi-
UNI. Marth told the police his
wife had been visited nightly by
the spirit of physician. The spirit
had awakened her so often by put
ting invisible hands on her throat
that she determined to hold a Sc
ance.
She did so and was directed to
dig at certain spot in the cellar.
Marth told the police he made
the excavation under her direc-
tion while she was in a trance
and had discovered a box. He
asked that the police remove the
body of what he insisted was a
murdered man.
The police, scouting, went to the
house. They found the excavation
and the box. They opened the
box and discovered it to contain
bones and Quicklime
The spiritual end of the matter
they are inclined not to discuss.
But they believe the evidence of a
crime has been laid bare by the
medium and they are exerting eff
forts to reach a solution. of it.
1T was an earth bound spirit"
Marth told the police, that could
not rest until it was relieved
The property in Walnut street
was bought by the Spiritualist
church of Milwaukee about seven
weeks ago. Marth and his family
then moved in.
After several unsuccessful Sc
ances to learn the meaning of the
visits, another medium was called
in to assist in getting the message.
"BOdy of Woman Victim"
THE spirit was that of a doc
tor who died several years ago"
Marth said But the body in the
basement was not the doctors. The
doctors spirit confessed the muir
der to us. He said he had per-
formed an operation on a young
woman who died from it. The
spirit said the body had been dis
membered and buried in quick
lime in the basement of the house,
and it guided us to the spot The
operation was illegal"
Marth said he ripped up the
basement floor. About a foot IN
derneath the surface he uncovered
large wooden chest, so rotted
that it fell apart when he tried to
move it. Inside the chest were
fragments of quick lime, decom-
posed organic matter and frag-
mentS of bone.
Marth sent a portion of the con-
tents to Food Commissioner George
A. Weigle at Madison, Wis, ask
ing for an analysis. Mr.. Weigle
put a chemist to work, and the lat
ter reported the material was so
badly decomposed an analysis was
impossible.
Calls in Police.
When Marth received that report
today he Immediately called in the
Milwaukee police and gave them
all the information he had.
The police removed the chest
and its contents to headquarters
for evidence, examined the prem
ises for further clews and are now
searching old records in an effort
to clear up the mystery.
The name of the doctor whose
spirit the Marths declare confessed
to the crime was given to the po-
lice but because of the lack of
other information in the case they
are keeping the name secret for
the present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21
TERM OF SLAYER
IS COMMITTED BY
STATE EXECUTIVE

Springfield, H., May Glover
nor Lowden today commuted from
murder to manslaughter the SEN
tence of Haldane Cleminson of Chi
cago. who was convicted in 1903
on the charge of numbering his
wife. 1t is the announced purpose
of the division of pardons and
paroles to parole Cleminson.
1t is understood that the evi-
dence submitted in the Cleminson
case is considered as circumstan-
tial. Clem;nson is now working on
the honor farm at Joliet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21

Washington, May 21.-Consider-
alton of the equal suffrage amend
ment began in the house shortly
after noon today under an agree
ment to close general debate in
two hours and with leaders eX-
pecting a vote Immediately after
wards.
In calling up the resolution,
Representative Mann, Republi-
can, of Illinois, chairman of the
woman suffrage committee, asked
unanimous consent to extend the
time for debate to o'clock, but
Representative Ferris, Democrat,
of Oklahoma, refused to agree
Representative Little, Republi-
can, of Kansas opened the debate
with an address in supper. of the
resolution.
Galleries Filled.
Practically all members of the
house were in their seats when de-
bate began and the galleries were
fairly well filed. Among the spec
tators were many representatives
of suffrage organizations.
Some efforts by opponents to
amend the resolution were expect
ed but supporters were confident
the measure as presented would be
passed by an overwhelming vote.
In Congress 40 Years.
sfThe amendment which has been
before congress for more than 40
years, was taken up in the house to-
day as the first real work of the
extra session. Four hours of debate
and adoption of the resolution be-
fore adjournment were planned.
The resolution is the historic
Susan B. Anthony draft, proposing
submission to the states of an equal
franchise amendment to the cOnstf-
tion. 1t was adopted at the last
hour 274 to 136 Jan. 10, 1918, but
twice failed in the senate, first by
two votes and again by one.
The vote is expected about 6 p.
m today.
With favorable action in the
house regarded assured, senate
leaders were prepared to act
promptly. They plan to secure
vote early next month.
With changes in the new senate,
advocates believe the reso-
luton will succeed in the senate,
although by a small margin over
the necessary two-thirds majority.
Representative Mann of Illinois,
Republican, was in charge of the
resolution today in the house. while
Representative Saunders of Vir-
ginia. Democrat, was regarded as
the opposition leader.
Old Majority Back.
The resolution was reported fav-
orably yesterday at a hasty meeting
of the committee with Republican
leaders arranging to give it right of
way today. 1t was pointed out that
of the house membership today, 304
were members of the last house.
205 of whom had previously voted
for the resolution. 100 against and
one not voting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21
u. S. GENERAL
IN SIBERIA IN
APPEAL TO MEN
Holds Policy Unchanged
Asks Soldiers Re-
spect Russians.

Vladivostok, April 20.-CCorres-
pondence of the Associated Press)
Major General William 6
Graves, commander of the Ameri-
can expeditionary forces in Si7
IBERIA has issued a message to his
troops in which he declares that
the American policy in Russia is
the same today as when the Wash
ington government issued its proc
lamation at the time of the sending
OF the American forces to Siberia.
The message is entitled our
Duty in Siberia" In it Major Cen
eral Graves says:
The policy to be followed by
our troops in any country is one to
be determined by the executive.
No Interference Intended.
1T was clearly announced in the
most public and solemn manner
that the United States did not con-
template interference of any
kind with the political sovereignty
of Russia. any Intervention in her
internal affairs nor any impairment
of her territorial integrity.
THE United States does not in
tend to permit any of it's agents to
interfere with the sovereign rights
of the Russian people. Our aim
has been to carry out to the let
ter the policy of our government.
There has been no interference in
the internal affairs of the Russian
people and no action has been TAX
en- by the United States troops
which could be justly said was in
the differences of the factions.
I'VE must realize that every ma
ton has its ideals and traditions
which should be respected by all
and especially by guests as we are.
1t is hoped that every citizen of
the United States in Siberia and
especially those wearing the Unit
ed States uniform, will constantly
keep in mind these facts and fully
respect, not only the laws but the
customs and traditions of the peo-
pie.
Appeals To Men.
'In any podv of men as large as
the American expeditionary force,
unfortunately there will always be
found individuals who will act so
as to bring discredit to his coun-
trymen. This expedition has been
no exception to this general rule.
This fact, however, should cause
all of us to so conduct ourselves
that the Russian people will real
ize that the United States soldier
is a man of good habits, self-re-
specting and honorable.
"In our relation to the political
life of the Russian people the
greatest care must be exercised.
not to become involved. and if we
have any views as to the policies
of the contending factions, care
should be exercised not to express
those views to Russian people as
this may become a most offensive
interference in their own affairs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21
OPPOSES Z. S. CONTROL.

New York, May 21-Secretary of
Commerce Redfield declared he was
convinced that federal operation of
railroads, the merchant marine and
the telegraph and telephone lines
is not a good thing in a country as
large as the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21
DENY MRS. WILSON
WENT ON FLIGHT
OVER VERSAILLES

Paris. May PA statement ap-
peared in one of the Paris morn
ing newspapers today to the effect
that Mrs. Wilson, wife of the pres
ident, had made trip yesterday in
an airplane over Versailles and its
suburbs. This statement was au-
7 tToritatively denied this morning
L President Wilson's Paris resi-
eince-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21
BISHOP DRUHTM Is
CONSECRATED AT
DUBUQUE FOR SEE

Dubuque. Iowa, May 21.-Bishop
Thomas ". Drumm Of Cedar Rap
ids, Iowa, was consecrated for the
see Of Des Moines, Iowa, at 81.
RaphaeTs cathedral today, Arch
bishop ]. J. Keane officiating. AS
sisting we're Bishop Davis OF Dav-
export, Iowa. and Auxiliary Bishop
Heelan Of Sioux City. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21
HIT TATDRY LAW REPEAL.

St. Louis. Mo, May 21.--Commis-
sioners Of the general assembly Of
the Presbyterian church arraigned
President Wilson, an elder in the
church, for requesting congress to
repeal or amend the wartime pro-
hihitiOn bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21
BLAST KILLS THREE.

Milwaukee, Wis. Nav 21.-An
explosion, which wrecked the in
terror of an elevator. killed fhz ?,
men and injured four others. -j
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21
ACT is GIVEN
APPROvALBY
.GOOOMARCIN
Measure Now Goes to Sen
ate Where It's Passage
Is Believed Likely.

Washington. May 21.-The
woman suffrage constitutional
amendment resolution was
passed today by the house after
less than three hours debate.
The vote was 304 to IS, or
AZ more than the necessary
tWO-thirds majority. The res
olutiOn now goes to the senate,
where supporters plan to urge
speedy action. Enactment of
the measure was predicted by
suffrage leaders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21
HUN ENJOYS.
IN NOTEDENY.
GUILT IN WAR.
Not Liable for the Deeds
of Former Rulers
Allies Answer.

Paris, May 21.-It is too late
for Germany to seek to deny
both the aggression in the war
and her responsibility for it.
This declaration is made by
Premier Clemenceau, as presi-
dent of the peace conference,
in replying to the German note
on reparatiOnS, the text of
which with the reply was made
public last night
The argument put forth by
Count Won Brockdorff-R -Rantzau,
was that Germany did not start a
war of aggression, that the Ger
man people were convinced that
they fought a defensive war and
that the present German govern
ment cannot be held responsible
for faults" of the former German
government.
The note reads:
AT Versailles, May Is, 1919.
ITO His Excellency, NJ. Glenn
enceau, president of the peace con-
ference:
Sir, in the draft of the peace
treaty submitted to the German
delegates, parts VIII concerning
reparation, begins with article z31
which reads as follows:
THE allied and associated gov
ernments affirm and Germany ac-
cepts the responsibility of Germany
and her allies for causing all the
losses and damages to which
the allied and associated govern
ments and their nationals have
been subjected as consequence of
the war imposed upon them by the
aggression of Germany and her al
lies"
Accept Lansing View.
Now the obligation to make rep
aration has been accepted by Ger
many by virtue of the note from
Secretary of State Lansing, OF NO
vember 5, 1918, independently of
the question of responsibility for
the war. The German delegation
can not admit that there could arse
out of a responsibility incurred by
the former German government in
regard to the origin of the world
war any right for the allied and as
sociated powers to be indemnified
by Germany for losses suffered
during the war.
THE representatives of the al
lied and associated states have,
moreover, declared several times
that the German people should not
be held responsible for the faults
committed by their governments.
The German people did not will the
war and would not have under
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21
Trouble Not Serious.

Dispatches to the navy depart
ment indicated that the motor
trouble was not serious and Of
ficials expected Commander Read to
get away at daybreak tomorrow to
complete the first transatlantic
journey by air
Commander John II. Towers,
transatlantic flight commander
has recommended that the n. G. l,
which sank at sea, be stricken from
the navy list as lost at sea" and
that the n. c. be placed out of
commission for rebuilding when
she arrives in New York The n. c.
3 is now being taken apart at Ponta
Delgada preparatory to being ship
ped home
The burden of carrying through
the flight which gave such splen-
did indications of success until the
three plane run into a fog off the
Azores early Saturday morning was
shifted solely to the y. c. yester-
day with the announcement that the
\. c. l had sunk and the \. c. 3,
lagship, had been so severely dam
aged she then was being dismantled
preparatory to shipment back home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21
N. C. 4 FAILS
TO Get AWAY
T0P0RTUCAL
Engine Trouble Forces De.
lay of Flight to Lisbon
Until Tomorrow.

London, May 21.-Q0:27 a.
m.-By the Associated Press)-
The American navy seap,ane
\. c. will not start for Lisbon
from POnta DeIgada today, ac-
cOrding to ii wireless dispatch
received here by naval authOr-
tiles. The engine of the sea-
plane is failing TO work salts
iactOrily, making IA postpone
ment. OF the flight imperative.
Washington, May 21--Althougt
weather conditions were extremely
favorable, Lieutenant Commander
Albert c. Read was unable to gel
the seaplane " c. away from
Ponta Delgada today for the flight
to Lisbon, Portugal, because of en-
gine trouble. which developed when
the ship was being tuned up for the
start.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-21

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-26
HALT WORK ON WALL
AROUND NEW HOME
OF THE EX-KAlSER

DOORN. Holland, Dec. 25.-The
burGOmeister OF Doom has halted,
at least temporarily. the erection OF
"A high fence along the roadside
about the house Of Doom. the fu-
ture residence OF the former Ger
man emperor There is no wall
about the estate, such as at the Ben
timex castle at Amerongen. the pres
ent home Of William Hohenzollern.
1t was found. however, that the
fence encroached on a public high
way and, for this reason, the bur
gomeister orders its construction
stopped.
The former monarch is expected
To take up his residence here I'm Feb
ruary. The work OF remodeling is
well under way as the house has
been vacated by the Baroness Won
Heemstra de Beaufort. its former
owner. A new central heating plant
is TO be built; the farm house is be
ing RENTED as residence for the
former emperOr's staff, with acco-
modations for 16 and the house OF
the gardener will be arranged as an
administrative office. Nest Of the
employees who worked for the Bar
oness van Heemstra lave been en-
ploved by Count Hohenzollern.
Because OF the cold weather ate
ly, the former emperor has made
few visits TO his new home. but he
is i'm close touch with those in
charge of the repair work and re-
ceives frequent reports on its pro-
grcss.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-26
IN
FUR TRADE KEEN
Canadian Traders Claim RiV-
airy is More Bitter Than
Ever Before.

PRINCE ALBERT Sask.. Dec. %.
The bitterest competition for fur
trade i'm the history OF the Canadian
is raging this winter IN
Trecedented prices for furs is said
10 have brought 1000 buyers 20 the
Western provinces and II is believed
that hundreds OF fur agents have
risked their lives 10 work their way
into wild northern regions where
competition is not so keen and where
the trapper's prices are not so high.
Trappcrs Reap Harvest.
Trappers are reaping the golden
harvest this year. it is claimed. Last
year, according to some fur men. the
trappers received only small advanc-
es in prices for pelts, whereas the
fur dealers made tremendous prof
its This year, IL is said. conditions
are reversed. Trappers are demand
ing from 200 to geo percent more
for their furs than they did a year
ago.
Farmers Make Money.
Farmers in this region have been
making considerable money hunt
ing wolves. They have taught their
dogs TO ride in wagons or automo-
biles until wolves are sighted. The
fresh dogs then invariably corner
the wolves. which are shot. Coy
ote skins brought about IS before
the war. This year the average
price is $25. Muskrat pelts sold for
q cents a few years ago. The price
this year ranges from 81 70 SO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-26
GREAT BRITAIN SHOWS
INTEREST IN OIL FUEL

LONDON. Dec. 25.-Thc disturbed
conditions in the coal industry in
Great Britain are causing more and
more interest in the substitution Of
oil fuel for coal, according TO the
London.
Sir Auckland GeGdes, president Of
the board Of trade. said the other
day yhat oil was being substituted
for coal wherever possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-26
Young Mems 1920 Styles

Were early with these advance models suits and
showing very striking effects in single and
bic breasted suits and overcoats They show their quality
every line and detail The coorings and patterns
attractive.
New and original models that young $50
and at $35, $40, $45, S55, $50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-26
Come to Spjro's

You will find our display of men
The assortments are really excepti
from the ultra young mans style to
men. listers and ulsterettes, the
are shown to special advantage in
AS to quality-you won't find II
even equal this, for the fine quality
are SO scarce, it is most satisfactory
really better, finer things.
The styles represent the highest
overcoats. The young mens mod
things yet produced by Hart Schaf
terheld models Of the most gentler
fabrics and foreign weaves. The (
Stylish, exclusive mo-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-26
DUTCH WOMEN
:. DEMAND RIGHTS
Form Organization for I'M
prOvement of Conditions
for Women.

r. Associated Press
THE HAGUE. Dec. 25.-The ideals
and ideas OF Dutch women, for cen
turtles confined % children. kitchen
ard church. have undergone
change and the daughters Of the
land of windmiIs and canals are
making a strong fight for their
rights.
Several great organizations have
been formed for Improvement Of the
conditions Of women. With the re-
vision ~ the Dutch constitution last
year. women obtained full suffrage
and the result is that now there are
women in nearly every town coun-
Gil
seek Change in Law.
Realizing. however. that the pos
session OF the vote alone does not
decide TIE lot Of women, the promo
ters Of the movement are now seek
ing to bring about changes in the
law and regulations which discrimi-
nate against the sex economically and
socially.
According TO the Dutch law said
Mrs Wijnandts Fraucken, one OF the
leaders Of the women's movement,
"the father has practically all the
say about the education of the chill
drCn. He decides as 20 their fu-
turc. consents To- their marriage and
may send them wherever he likes.
Cf course. this is OF no importance
whatever I'm "a good marriage. where
Aaher and mother together debate
A'out such things but this power
uf the f..her may easily be abused.
4 know of several cases in which
thr father deliberately took a child
away and hid 10 from its mother.
without the latter being able TO do
aEythiug against this course, as the
law was on the side OF the father.
Want Equality.
Another thorn i'm the flesh OF
the Dutch woman il that she must
promise obedience To- her husband
IN the vow of marriage. Now. please
don't think that these women are
averse 10 rule and order. They only
want TO be the equals OF their hus-
: bands. not their housekeepers.
"As things are now, a Dutch wO-
man has TO suffer almost anything
from a tryannical husband and moth
ing short Of adulte.y or bodily in
usage can rid her of his despotism.
zone Of the greatest obstacles
these women leaders have 20 over
come is the conservatism of the old
fashioned women. who. especially in
the rural districts. form "a great
part Of the population. But the wo-
men who Gre H=htine for the bet
termcnt OF their sez hope in the end
90 succeed in conguerins This pref
udice."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-26

Uncommon assortment-high quality garments-cor-
style-rich fabrics-supreme values
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-05-22

I hereby certify. that, as County
Clerk OF Dickinson county, Kansas. T
am the custodian of all records of the
proceedings Of the Board of County
Commissioners, and that the above
TRANSCRIPT is a fun. true and complete
copy of the record OF the proceedings
OF the Board with reference to the
petition for the Improvement OF Santa
Fe Trail road in Benefit District No .
Witness my hand and the seal Of
said county. at Abilene, Kansas. May
18th. 1919.
H. W. KING.
(SEAL) County Clerk.