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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16
IN JAIL IA MONTHS, INNOCENT
italian, Confused in Trial, Was Con-
victed of Perjury-Pardon
Recommended.

New York.-Gov. Smith has grant
ed a Communication of sentence tG
Frank Rossanongo, Sing Sing pris
oner who figured in famous case
Prosecuting authorities in the Bronx
who convicted Rossamongo recon-
mended that he be pardoned, after
newly discovered evidence cleared
him of wrongdoing.
Rossamongo has been imprisoned
fourteen months. Nathan Lubin
"King of Pickpsckets," was tried In
the Bronx, charged with robDine
Rossamongo. On the stand Rossa'
mongo made contradictory state
ments. Lubin was given ten to twenty
years. Rossamongo was tried and con
victed of perjury in June, 1918. He
always stoutly maintained ne was In
nocent.
He got his story to the attention
of the governor. District Attorney
Francis Martin ordered an investiga'
ton. 1t developed that while Rossa-
mongo on the witness stand
seemed to have veered around from
prosecuting Lubin to defending him,
he was in reality only confused.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16

Mile. Marie Louise Gombier, a twen-
ty-one-year-old Belgian girl, who ar
rived in New York from France en-
route to Los Angeles to make her
home. In 1914 Mile. Gombier was liv-
ing in a convent at Bresges, Belgium.
When the Germans arrived the girl es-
capped and made her way to her ia
theirs home near Brussels. With the
fall Of the Belgian capital the Ger
mans occupied the Gombier home and
installed wireless plant. Nile. Marie
tried to destroy the plant, was caught
and sentenced to death. The sentence
was later committed to Imprisonment.
After five weeks in prison the girl es-
capped and made her way to the Cana
dian lines near Ypres. Here she
served as nurse, winning the Croix
de Guerre with two palms for bravery.
Mile. Gombier will make her. home
in Los Angeles with Mrs. L. Dowdy, an
American Red Cross nurse she met in
France.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16

Chicago.-President Lynn Harold
Hough of Northwestern university re-
Gently returned from England, whete
be spent the summer speaking in lead
ing churches and holding conferences
with many educational and intellectu-
al leaders.
In reply to a question as to the
attitude of England toward America
President Hough said: 1.-THE typlcal
Englishman of serious and informed
mind believes very profoundly in Anglo
American friendship. Many men sucn
as Mr.. Fisher, the president Oh the
English board of education, nave peen
ready to express their belief that IL
Is the hope of the world. Illere 10
widespread anxiety about the econom-
lie situation. With great dept 70
America and the balance of trade the
wrong way, many Englishmen are very
grave as they speak Of the outcome
In England with population OF over
forty millions there is the possibility
of producing food for something IKE
thirteen millions. The rest OF the food
must in the long run come from ex-
change for English products which
other countries desire.
Would Cancel War Debt.
"Some men feel that II America
would cancel the war debt of Britain
It would be a decisive step in pro-
ducing the right situation. They feel
that America came into the war late,
and such treatment of Britain and the
other allies would be q noble contri-
button of wealth from a nation which
did not, as events unfoldet, have TO
make SO large a sacrifice of men as
did Britain and France. Some men
with a dash of adventure in their es-
innate of the situation take the view
that the dangers are overestimated
and that England will quickly recuper-
ate. / heard Lord Beaverbrook, who
was on the Mauretania going over, ex-
press this view. 1t is probable that a
matter about which little has been
said will influence the actual outcome.
England has had long and success
full experience in international bank
ing, and before even resourceful
Americans learn the psychological
trick of it, Britain will probably be
competing with America on more even
terms. And this Is to the advantage
of America. No business man able
to look into the future would want to
break down England's fundamental
economic strength even if such thing
were possible"
Labor Unrest in England.
When asked about the labor unrest
in England DR.. Hough replied: Eat
times this summer the situation has
been very grave indeed. But an
American needs to- remember three
things if he would estimate it wisely.
The first is that there is a funda-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16

Teacher was warming to her sub
ject, and, laying down her book, said:
snow you all understand that the
trunk is the middle part of the body,
don't your"
Eyes, ma'am." chorused the class,
with one exception.
'eYou understand it, tooT" asked the
teacher of the boy who had not an
swered.
mo, ma'am, because it isn't So"
"Why, my dear boy, what do you
mean?
"Well," replied the boy, ''you ought
to go to the circus and see the ele-
plant"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16
VIRTUE is REWARDED HERE
Nine Dollar Errand Boy Returns $575,
600 Lost Bonds--Receives $15
as a Reward.

New York.-That he found $575,OOO
in Liberty bonds and received reward
of SIS for turning them into their own
ers was the story told by Isadore Gel
Ter, a sixteen-year-old errand boy who
is employed at SO week by Unz &
Co. of 90 Broadway. He lives at 42O
Junius street, Brooklyn.
Geller said that he found package
in front of the subtreasury building
that proved to contain more than half
a million dollars in bonds. He took
it to the offices of Solomon Bros. y
Hutzler, brokers of q Pine street,
whose name was on the wrapper.
Members of that firm declined to dis
cuss the story.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16

a few days earlier and begged TO buy
Niger, a man bound for Alaska, he
said. But the owners refused to sell.
And so until last week Mr.. and Mrs.
Bliss knew only that Niger had gone,
and that the man with the fever of
the Klondike in his veins had gone
also. Then Elias brought them the
collar. The leather is still in good
condition and the name on the brass
plate, u. J. Bliss, 1894" is as plain as
the day it was cut.
SO the sea has shed little light on
the abduction of Niger. lie started
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16

power in Mexico and unite the various
factions there in supreme effort to
overthrow Carranza and restore the
constitution.
He is recognized by state and war
department officials as an able and
patriotic Mexican.
The courier also brought the news
that nine revolutionary generals. com
handing in the aggregate a consider
able body of men and large amount
of money and munitions, have formally
agreed to recognize Villa as general in
chief.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16
Second Indian Skeleton.

Towanda, P@-Paul Scott who
found the skeleton of an Indian in
the road in front Of his home at VI
ster few days ago, has unearthed
another and larger one near the same
spot. The land about the Scott farm
abounds in Indian lore and many clay
pipes, stone dishes and arrow heads
have been found.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16
Would Hunt MurmanSk
Mosquitoes for Ivory

KEN, Russian Lapland.-
American railway forces and
other allied troops operating ON
the Murmansk front found the
Attic mosquitoes worse foes
that the bolsheviki.
after the war Is over" one
Yank recently said, "we're
going to come up here and or
ganize an expedition to hunt
these mosquitoes for their
ivory.
They're not like ordinary
mosquitoes. They buzz up, bite
a piece out of your leg and
then fly away into the trees
and eat it"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16
Aciidi-Ston1ach
Makes 9 Out of 10
People Suffer

Doctors declare that more than 20 nom
organic diseases can be traced to Acid
stomach. Starting with indigestion. heart
burn, belching, food-repeating. blOat, sour
gassy stomach, the entire system eventually
becomes affected every vital organ suffering
in some degree or other. You see these VIC
Tins of Acid-Stomach OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
who are subject to nervousness, headache,
insomnia biliousncss--people who suffer from
rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica and aches and
pains all over the body 1t is safe TO say
that about people out of 10 suffer to some
e4tent from Acid Stomach.
II you suffer from stomach trouble OF,
even if you do not feel any stomach distress,
yet are weak and ailing, feel tired and
dragged out, lack "pep" and enthusiasm and
know that something is wrong although you
cannot locate the exact cause of your trou-
ble-you naturally want to get back your
grip on health as quickly as possible. Then
take EATONIC. the wonderful modern rem
edy that brings quick relief from pains of
indigestion, belching, gassy bloat, etc. Keep
your stomach strong, clean and sweet. Sec
how your general health fmproves-how
quickly the old-time vim, vigor and vitality
comes back!
druggist today. 1t is guaranteed to please
you. If you are not satisfied your druggist
will refund your money.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16
SEA GIVES UP EVIDENCE
Casts Ashore Collar of Dog Lost "a
Years Ago After Refusal
20 Sell.

Oakland, Gallup where the coast
Of California and Oregon meet.
Charles Elias OF this city found dog
collar issued in Alameda "a years ago.
Twenty-four years ago Niger dis
appeared from the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. ]. Bliss, Alameda.
There came a man TO the Bliss home
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16
REBELS UNITING ON VILLA
Anti-carranza leaders in Mexico Rec
ognize Him as General
y in Chief.

Washington. Details reaching
washington of Francisco Villas ex-
pected campaign against Carranza are
reviying interest in Mexican reyolu-
lions. Villa is keeping his friends
here informed of his activities. The
anti-Carranzistas in Washington, for
merly divided into several camps, are
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16
said to be united for villa.

SAID 70 De unIteu TOT WITH.
A courier from Ell Paso has brought
definite information regarding the uni
flying of the movement in Mexico UNI
der Villa, said by authorities here to
indicate the influence of Gen. Felipe
Angeles.
Before leaving the United States
after having served the French gov
eminent here during the European
war, General Angeles told officials that
his chief purpose in returning to Mex
leo, from which he bad been exiled by
Carranza, was to find the strongest
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16
Five-Leeued Pig.

Pennesburg. PA freak pig born
on the farm of Charles Young, near
Pennesburg, one of a litter of seven,
had five legs, two behind and three in
front. The pig was healthy and strcng
but was accidentally killed by the
mother.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16
Doesn't hurt bit and Freezone
costs only a few cents.

With your fingersl You can lift on
any hard corn. soft corn, or corn be-
tween the toes, and the nard skin cal
luses from bottom CT feet.
A tiny bottle of "FreezOne" costs
little at any drug store; apply a few
drops upon the corn or callus. In
stantly it stops hurting, then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or callus
right off, root and all, without one bit
of pain or soreness. Truly! No huns
bug ADJ.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16

for Alaska, at least. Maybe his new
owner cast the collar into the sea. But
maybe one of the wrecks that dot the
coast could tell little more of the
story.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16

and the opposition were not at all sure
of their strength. The mild reserva-
tionists hoped some way might be
found to avoid the direct issue.
The French chamber of deputies,
in which the government was pressing
for ratification of the treaty, was much
exercised by the hostile attitude of
the American senate and the govern
ment was called on for explanations
Tardieu said he was satisfied the SEN
ate would ratify the treaty, and Pichon
said even without the United States
the League of Nations could exist, le-
gally speaking. Barthou replied that
France wanted political, not legal
guarantees. Premier Clemenceau then
said:
SHOULD the United States reject
the League of Nations, two treaties of
alliance between France and Great
Britain and France and the United
States exist. Nevertheless it was pre-
cisely because we felt that the League
of Nations was an insufficient guaran-
tee for some years to come that these
treaties were drawn up. The League
of Nations for the present has nothing
to- do with the o-British-Ameri-
can treaties, which constitute suffi-
cient guarantees for France"
Italy was in the midst of tremen-
dous crisis, brought on directly by the
seizure of Fiume by D'Annunzio and
blamed by the Italians themselves on
the great powers which refused to car
ry out all the promises in the treaty
Of London. Foreign Minister Tittoni
was compelled to resign, and the peace
conference in Paris was deeply con-
cerned by the situation. The Italian
/ government asked the allies to GUST
D'Annunzio and his followers, but at
this writing nothing i'm that line had
been started. The poet-sOldier was
still. defiant and his forces were in
creasing In strength. Other italian
leaders, it was reported, were follow
ing his example and making raids on
SpalatO, Sabenico and Trau, towns on
the Dalmatian coast which have been
under the domination of the JugO-
Slavs. In Ragusa, near the MOntene-
grin frontier. there was veritable
reign of terror. There are rumOrs, al
so, that the Italians are planning to
restore King Nicholas to the throne
of Montenegro. He is the father of
the queen of Italy.
Late advices from Spalato by way
of Copenhagen said an American des-
troyer appeared at Trau and landed
marines, compelling the Italians to
leave, after which the JugoSlavs
took over the town from the Ameri.
cans.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16

Officials of the state department at
Washington admit that the president
has agreed with the allies on plan
to give support to Kolchak and Deni-
kline in their fight against the bolshe-
Wiki. The United States is to supply
the former with the things he needs.
and Great Britain and France will
take care Of the latter. Presumably
this arrangement means that the
American troops now in Siberia will
not be brought back for some time.
Both these Russian leaders have been
scoring considerable success against
the bolsheviki lately, and it may be
the recognition of the Omsk govern
ment by the allied powers will not be
much longer delayed.
The bolshevist government, while
willing to make peace with the Bal
tic states, is laying its plans to conquer
the rest of its foes. TrotZky, speak
ing recently in Petrograd said his ar
mics would continue their methods of
beating. their enemy singly, taking Kol-
chalk first and then Denikine. "If Fin
land wants war" he said, "it will be
necessary to begin against her a cam
paign of determination such as hither-
to has been unknown to history"
Lenine, it is said, is anxious to be
at peace with all the world. There
was a report in Paris that he had been
assassinated If this were true TrOtz-
ky probably would be more powerful
than ever, and the peace he seeks is
founded on the destruction of his en-
omiaS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16

The king and queen of the Belgians
are on their way to visit the United
States. Before his departure Albert
said he had much to learn in this coun-
try owing to the excellent relations
existing between capital and labor
here. Can it be that Albert was spool
ing us?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-10-16

and the opposition were not at all sure
of their strength. The mild reserva-
tionists hoped some way might be
found to avoid the direct issue.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-06
81 OUT OF 100 filters
CAN GO UP $4,000 FEET

OF each 100 flyers accepted by the
medical service OF the aviation corps,
sixty-one are capable of flying in al
titudes over $4,000 feet, twenty five
are capable of flying in attitudes up to
$4,000 feet. and fourteen are capable
OF flying at 5000 feet or less. Conse-
quently, sixty-one are fitted for any
air work, twenty-five may perform
such work as bombing, and fourteen
are limited to night bombing. These
figures are the results of numerous
tests made by the air medical service,
following the acceptance of candidates
for flying duties.
The tests for altitude are made oil
the ground by means of a device called
the "Flack bag" which reduces the
oxygen the aviator breathes so that
within twenty-five minutes there is but
per cent of oxygen in the tank, Gre
ating an atmosphere equal to $4,000
feet. The weaker flyers taking this
test quickly react to the limited sup
ply of oxygen.
Other tests also are made for vi
sion and balancing, both of which are
affected by altitude. Low oxygen af-
fects the vision.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-06
INCREASING POWER.

The reparman is often asked by the
car owner to do something to the car
that will make it develop more power
and have more get-up- and-go spirit.
The general method is to rebore the
cylinders. fitting in over size pistons.
The results are more power, a big bill
to the car owner, reduced gasoline
mileage, a dissatisfi car owner and
lost customer for the service station
most likely.
A method to increase the cars power
without reboring is as follows: Use an
old valve seat reamer and grind it
down so its diameter is about lie to
Is in. less in diameter. Then bore
the port out with this reamer. The
port opening is made larger by about
is inch.
This method does not decrease the
gasoline mileage. The increased power
results from the increased volumetric
efficiency The seat of the valve will
not be damaged in any way, because
the part bored out never is used. 1t
is claimed by one man VINO tried this
system he increased his power per
cent.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-06
FAMILY CAR ECONOMICAL
PROPOSITION, SAYS DEALER

increasing costs OF tran.nor+.t,on
are bringing large number of people
10 the realization that a motor car
Tor the family is an economical, pro.
position. One local dealer points out
the fact that in reality a car In INV
househoid Is utility and pleasure.
whose costs are very modest in both
instances. Per mile a motor car NAV
cost little more to operate tina n
street car or train fare would be in
making the same Journey" he saws,
But the pleasure obtained at thi. cost
for mile Of motoring is so cbeap
In comparison to the Joy Of 1t that It
Is perfectly fair to charge small
part OF the pure transportation rides
to the amusement page in the family
ledger. In doing this the costs OF
maintaining and operating an automo-
bile are in competition with both
transportation prices and pleasure ex-
penditures
1t Is a pretty well recognized fact
that public transportation will not de-
crease in cost and the chances are
that 1t will 80 higher. think ever.
Family should consider this and then
ask whether motor car Is not worth
while on the double score. think
you will find that there are 1000 of
households that really can afford an
automobile IL the purchase Is viewed
from the real economic standpoint"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-06
TIPS ON OUTFlELD PLAYING.

First of all learn to judge the ball
after it leaves the bat.
After acquiring the art of judging
the ball practice getting a quick start
Make it a practice to study the
batters and their peculiarities.
Always keep the eyes on the ball no
matter where it is driven.
Figure out plays and how to make
Them to be prepared If the ball is
batted to your field.
Train the arm to be accurate. The
distance will come with experience
Be sure to make the catch before
attempting to throw the ball
Get the ball back to the infield with
all the haste possible after making
play.
In throwing the ball to the infield
with a man on bases do so with the
intent of preventing him from adj
vancng.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-06

II is understood the plans call for a
structure that will cost approximate
ly 100000 Figures on the General
Motors company building are not
available at present, but 1t was stated
by \. Trestor. secretary to the presi-
dent of the company, that the building
probably would be placed on a site
already owned by the General Motors
company in the downtown district.
The plans" said Mr.. Trestor, ARE
of the company"
Asked about the immediate plans Of
the Cadillac company to begin the
erection of new plant, Mr.. Trestor
said two or three sites now are avail
able. In connection with it's other ac-
tivities to bring about a closer rela-
ton with it's employees, the company
is planning to publish Cadillac
newspaper.
The Buick Motor company Is fast
approaching its prewar or normal
production. During the corresponding
month of March one year ago the
company produced an average of 500
cars a day, $50 of the number being
of the four cylinder, or low priced
model, the others being "sixes"
At present the daily production
averages 425 of the six-cylinder,
which in reality means a greater pro-
duction from financial standpoint
than the $50 did one year ago
The present production figures will
increase to $50 for the months of
April and May, while the daily
schedule for June is placed at 500.
Orders are booked at the Buick plant
for the entire output of the next four
months.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-06

sent about 5000 of these MEN overseas,
under specially trained officers and
this was only a suggestion Of What
was on the way when the War ended.
In nine educational csnrers in the
middle west there was another type
Of school being built up, Under special
lists in vocational education. At Purdue
university, for instance, there Was i
big motor transport school Installed
with officers from the Camp Johnston
officers school working in harmony
with the university authorities. Eight
other schools of a similar type were
about to be instituted at 1nterlaken
and South Bend, Ind, Milwaukee,
Wis. and other such cities, when the
armistice stopped the educational ad-
vance of the motor transport corps.
And in 81 environments motor schools
were being instituted for the train
ing of the men in those camps to han
die trucks.
KNOWLEDGE OF TRUCKS
All this training was based prin-
cipally on an intimate knowledge of
the trucks engine, transmission, igni-
ton, every type of truck and every
phase Of the machine.
This development by Uncle Sam of
$4,000 motor truck drivers who were
ignorant of motors before they en-
tered the army, will mean the return to
civil life of trained drivers to handle
commercial trucks, and is only an
other hint as to the manner in which
the business life of the nation is being
motorized. The training of these driv-
ers means much to the commercial
| truck operator, for it means a better
knowledge of the vehicle, better care,
and consequently tremendous saw
ing to the owner on the cost of opera
ton and repairs. The army method
is now being carried into the univer-
sites for the latest development is
the installation of motor truck schools
and highway transport engineering In
some of the nations biggest univer-
stiles.
Copyrighted 1919 by Warren B.
Bullock)