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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
Says Rome to Feel
More Earthquakes

ROME. Oct. 22.--Delayed.) THE
earthquake shocks which alarmed
Rome today are expected TO continue
for at least week. according TO
Father Alfani. director OF the obser'
vatory at Florence.
There were two distinct shocks to-
day, about an hour apart. The move
ment was north and south
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
DESTROY BOOZE

More than 200 gallons Of near
whisky were dumped by Deputy
Sheriffs Frank Brewer. Matt star
wich and Fred A. Brown wednesday
afternoon five miles from Taylor.
The alleged owners OF the "dynAe
mite Jack Mills and Martin Eng
wall, were taken to the county jail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
Disabled Soldiers
to Get Homesteads

Disabled soldiers may take up
homesteads and attend vocational
training school at the same time, ac.
cording to A. l.. Brown. vocational
training supervisor. Thursday. "Con'
gress has passed law that allows
this arrangement without the soldier
losing claim to his land" said Brown.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
Three u. S. Agents
Held in Graft Case

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.--Fivc men,
including three agents Of the Depart
rnent Of Justice, were under arrest
today In connection with an investi
cation OF an alleged graft conspiracy
Involving protection Of sellers Of
liquor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23

He never goes out In the evening;
I'm the week. He was in the service.
and since he got out has been work
ing every day he could to make UP
for lost time.
Questioned by Tenant
capt. Tennant questioned me
closely about the car. and wanted to
know II William perhaps had sneak
Cd (; out OF the garage without my
knowing Il. Sunday night. but
know he didn't. and told Capt Ten.
nant so. He said. oh, hell. we know
Eaiy did IT, and. OF course. detec-
tives have TO say things like that.
but we all know William didn't. and
he and his mother will soon be re.
leased. We are all very happy about
the way things are turning out
"of course they couldn't find those
letters that William was supposed to
have written to Mrs. Bryan. That
was all idle talk. l had never even
heard him, or any other members OF
the Nemitz family. mention Mrs.
Bryan"
Nemitz, seen at his home. 1896
surprised at his wife's detention. He
was positive. he said. that his step
son had not had a hand in the mur.
der.
Visited His Home
''He wouldn't have had to kin Mrs.
Bryan II he had wanted her $4,000"
Nemltz said OF the youth. "She was
chasing him all the time. She want.
ed him 10 elope with her TO Califor-
MA"
Nemitz said Mrs. Bryan had
phoned for Ealy one Sunday after
noon. about the middle of August
Il answered the phone" said
Nemitz. "and told her he wasn't at
home. ] invited her to come to the
house and wait for him. She did.
She told me she was going TO come
into an Inheritance soon, and was
going to Canada or California and
take the boy with her.
II reminded her that would be a
crime. She said she intended get
ting divorce by that time. and she
and the boy would be married.
opposed the idea. and she said she
would have money enough for both
OF them"
Mrs. Ncmitz Is n stocky matron OF
about 40. When called first to face
Capt. Tennant. she appeared in high
spirits. She smiled frequently at
the banter she heard between Of
ficers. But when she was led to the
elevator that was to take her to the
city Jail. her step was firm and her
eyes snapped. Capt. Tenant init.
mated that the interview had been
stormy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
SHIP IS ASHORE

WASHINGTON. Oct 23.-The
shipping board vessel Mayport is
ashore off shovelfui shoals. near
Nantucket. the navy department was
advised today. The U. s. =. San
Francisco Is proceeding to her as
sistancc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
HOTEL CHANGES HANDS

Considered 40 years ago the finest
hosiery in Seattle, the New England
hotel, First ave. and Main ST.. has
been sold by Annie l.. Hldebrandt. OF
Los Angeles, to Louis and Harry
Garfinkle and Fanny Harris. II was
announced Thursday. for $4,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
Steps Off Car.
Hit by Machine

Vents Spencer 601h Third ave-,
stepped off a street car at Third ave.
and Pine st. Thursday, tried to cross
the street behind 1t and was struck
and seriously injured by another car
running in the opposite direction. He
is in the city hospital with poont-
bly, fractured skull.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
| w

~
~I prcciate the bravery
with which our women
FS03 folks face the lures and
siren charm OF the
shops.
We imagine that they spend a
lot OF money for clothes: but as a
matter Of fact. II there was any
thing on earth that appealed 70
man as much as furs and clothes
and hats appeal TO the woman.
there wouldn't be hank account
In the country.
IL you want 10 feel like n piker
in the game of life. so shopping for
your wife In one OF these big stores
some day.
We had a shock. yesterday.
while pursuing TO its lair one.quar-
ter yard OF dark olive green crepe
du chine--guess that's how they
spell II.
While waiting. we glanced at
pattern. opened on the counter.
and noted the price tag. ~s.5o."
1T was a gorgeous thing in heavy
silk. with an embroidered design In
royal blue and gold
That's something like. and only
3..so a yard: why don't she get
something like that. and look right
spiffy7'' we unused.
Just then a befurred dame. OF ex.
fdent solvency. with . heavy cash
reserve shining In every line Of her
triple chin. sailed up and laid
her hands on this blue and gold
thing.
beautiful pattern. isn't it,
said the saicswoman.
The plethortc person shifted a
halfconsent
1T II the only similar pattern we
have left and II Is on sale for
$500 for the piecc-two yards and
= half In the piece"
Oh. boy. $500. instead Of s1-soi
ror a bit Of cloth to make one
waist.
Yes, air. the women. bless 'srn.
deserve . lot Of credit for the way
they manage to look halfway de-
cent" on what they can pry loose
from q man who docsnt knew
calico from denim. or real siIk'frona
wood pulp.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
MOTHER and SON
DEMAND RELEASE

Events pointing swift solution Of the Elizabeth Bryan
der mystery ranpred rapid succession Thursday morning and
the which for has been puzzng detectives
Seattle and Tacoma alike, drawing hastily dramatic
climax.
Armed with
of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23

Tho action OF the miners mena~
that the coal strike probably win star,
on schedule time. unless Secretary
Wilson can find some other way
to bring the miners and operators TO
geth.r.
Wilson's offer Was;
That wages OF miners be Ia
creased az IN expiration OF the
present contract 20 an amount
equal 70 the increase In the cost ~
living The Increase would be e.
fective from the termination of
the present contract. March 81.
1880,
Tha, the strike order be with
drawn.
That miners and operators enter
into negotiations for making OF q
new scale 10 be effective April !.
1880. II tie offer IL accepted these
negotiations 20 be started late In
January.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23

OUT the only people who
can dress up now are
these new-made million.
aires. who have a little
left after the income tax
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23

Parisians have nearly loo.ooo
canaries as pets In their homeA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
COAL TRUCE
IS SPURNED
BY MINERS
Offer Of Secretary Wilson Is
Rejected by Union
Leader
STRIKE SEEMS CERTAIN

WASHINGTON. Oct. ss.--
Miners meeting at the American
Federation Of Labor building to
day. voted to reject SECRETARY of
Labor Wilson's compromise pro
posaI for settlement Of the coal
strike called for November 1.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
As IT SEEMS
TO ME
DANA SLEETH

!. MEN do not fully ap-
preciate the bravery
with which our women
folks face the lures and
siren charm OF the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23
Tides in Seattle
EltIfN
OCT. "a

First ugh Tide
ssss a m. IA n
rfr~t lev Tide
1870. n IN. kk n
S~ccpd High Tide
SIZE y m. 100 IT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-23

First High Tide
stSt a m. les a.
First Law Tide
itt1t a. m. 40 n
>e-ond High Tide
tsts y m. les a.
second low Tide
iitss p IN. 0 : "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-06
breaches B0oZE's FUNERAL.
c. N. Howard Speaks to Throng at
Congregational Church.

More than 1000 persons last night
heard Clinton N. Howard. who is
preaching John Barleycorn's eulogy
in victory celebrations from Boston
to the Mississippi. speak at the First
congregational Church on "A JOY
Ride to the Grave of John Barley
corn"
Mr.. Howard in his two-hour talk
characterized John as bum" He
attacked King Alcohol with allitera-
ton. and blank verse, narrative and
anecdote and a barrage of descriptive
adjectives.
1T is always customary when a
prominent. opulent and popular sinner
dies said the speaker, Ito give him
a decent funeral and to chose some
one lusty of lung and eloquent of
tongue to pronounce a eulogy over
the remains of the bum And to this
end was 1 born and for this purpose
came l into the world. that I might
preach the funeral sermon of John
Barleycorn. read an appropriate Scrip
ture lesson. sing a psalm of exultation.
commit the body to it's everlasting
habitation and drop tear on the
bier when the box goes down."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-06
u. S. WARSH|PS TOLD
TO AVOID COSTA RIGA
Officials Deny That Marines Land
ed-Government There Not
Recognized.

Official denial is made OF the per-
sistent rumor that American marines
have landed in Costa Rica. either in
Punta Arenas or elsewhere, in con-
nection with the reported revolt or
for some other reason.
A press dispatch says that the U. S.
s. Machias has arrived at San Juan
del Sur, Nicaragua, on her way to
Punta Arenas. At the State Depart
ment it was stated that American
warships have not been ordered to
Costa Rica. but on the contrary those
in that general vicinity have been or
dered specifically not to go to that
country. The United States govern
ment has not recognized the govern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-06
Will Hold Community Fete.

community fete and carnival. in
Guiding a band concert. track events
for men and women, community
sing. dancing and a basket supper will
be held in the Central High School
stadium the evening of June 81. Ar
engagements for the affair were started
at meeting at the Wilson Normal
Community Center last night, at which
dozen recreational and other or
ganiZa ions were REPRESENTED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-06

peating an appeal already made to
President Wilson and the peace con-
ference to rescue the Macedonia peo-
pie from misery by establishing an
Independent Macedonia under the d.
rect protectorate of the great Amer
lean democracy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-06
Invaders Driven Out.

The Invading forces have been CON-
pletely driven out Of Costa Rican ter
ritory and have taken refuge in Mica
ragua. said a cablegram received ITO
day by Carlos Lara. Costa Rican rep
resentatfve here. The message FUR
Their stated It was believed the Mica
raguan government would concern
trate against the forces and thus pre-
vent the shedding Of blood and the
stirring up Of hatred between the
two republics.
landed in any Costa Rican port" de-
clared MT. Lara, in q statement re-
ferring to press dispatches saying
United states marines had landed at
Punta Arenas and Port Limon. There
is no reason whatsoever for them to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-06
IS KOREANS SHOT OR KILLED
BY JAPANESE IN A CHURCH
Villages in Korea Burned by Toxic
Troops, Who Use Bayonets on Fleeing
Populace-Awaken in Night to
Find Homes on Fire.

in Tyung-ju, and a church there was
burned by Japanese.
In another village eight miles. away
another Christian church and an
academy for boys were burned by
Japanese soldiers after the contents
such as benches, stoves and mats
were carried away and put to use
in the government school at Tyung-
iu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-06
MACEDONIAN APPEAL
SENT TO U. S. SENATE

! LAUSANNE. Switzerland, June g.
THE general council of Macedonian So
fieties in Switzerland has sent a cable
gram to the United States Senate re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-06

During the last hundred years Rus
STA has seen the abdication of one
car and the reinforcement and MUIR
der Of three Others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-06

ment Of Costa Rica. headed by lPresi-
dent Tinoco. and. It 10 declared. has
no dealings with II. friendly or other
wise. 1t Is because Of that fact that
American warships have been eau
toned not to visit It's ports. unless in
the protection OF United States inter
ests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-06

land, unless e would be 0nAsonsooae4
Of courtesy ana friendshfp
The St. Joseph observer., 1919-07-12
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
or Administration. with Will annexed,
upon the estate Of c. Willetts Haas,
deceased. have been granted to the
undersigned, by the Probate Court Of
Buchanan County, Missouri. bearing
date Of the 3rd day OF April, 1919.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be prcCluded from any benz
eft of such estate; and il said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication Of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
JAMES WM. MCFARLAND,
Administrator with VIII Annexed.
(SeaD
II. C. Girard. Clerk of prohata
The St. Joseph observer., 1919-07-12
(N6. 326S2.)
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In the Circuit Court of Buchanan
County. Missouri. to the October
Term. A. D., 1919.
State of Missouri. County of Blu
chanan, ~.
Roy Chapman .......... Plaintiff
vs..
Lillian W. Chapman. Defendant
Now at this day comes the plaintiff
by his Attorney. and II appearing to
the satisfaction of the Circuit Court
that said defendant, Lillian w. Chap
man, is a nonresident of the State of
Missouri, and does not reside therein,
il is ordered that said nonresident
defendant be notified by publication,
as required by law, that said plaintiff
has commenced his suit in this Court
against said defendant by petition
and affidavit. the object and general
nature Of which is to obtain a decree
of divorce from the defendant, on the
grounds OF indignities, in that de-
fendant has offered plaintiff such in
dignities as to render his condition in
life intOlerablc, in this, to-wit: De
fendant would often curse and abuse
plaintiff, call him vile ani indecent
names; defendant would often go out
in company with other men against
the wishes and protests of plaintiff;
that defendant would stay out late at
night and come home intoxicated
Han w Chapman, shall be and appear
at the next term Of this Court, to he
begun and held at the Court House,
in the City OF St Joseph, in Buchanan
County, State Of Missouri, on the 9th
day OF October, 1919, on or before the
third day of said term, to answer
plaintiffs petition the same will be
taken for confessed as to her and
judgment rendered accordingly.
II IL furt her 0T1prgd that a pppu pf
this order be published I'm The St
Joseph Observer. newspaper pub
lished in the County of Buchanan
for four weeks successfully, the last
insertion Of which to be at least fiji
teen days before the next October
term of this Court.
A true copy. Attest:
EMMETT j. GROUSE,
(SeaD Clerk.
BY Chas A. Rcdfearn. Deputy Clerk
r. II. Miller, Attorney for Plaintiff.
(614l
The St. Joseph observer., 1919-07-12
ORDER OF PIRIJCATIoN

In tho Circuit Court of Buchanan
County, Missouri, to the October
Term, 4. D.. 1919.
state of Missouri, County of Blu
chanan, IS.
William Logan ......... Plaintiff
vs.
Laura Logan .......... Defendant
Now at this day comes the plaintiff
by his Attorney, and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court in vacation that said
defendant, Laura Logan. is a nom
resident Of the State of Missouri, and
does not reside therein, It is ordered
that said nonresident defendant be
notified by publication, as required
by law, that said plaintiff has COM
menced his suit in this Court against
said defendant by petition and affi-
daVlt. the object and general nature
OF which is to obtain a decree OF di-
vorce from the defendant on the
ground of abandonment without a
reasonable cause for the space OF
more than one whole year next be-
fore the filing of this petition. That
unless the said Laura Logan shall be
and appear at the next term of this
Court. to be begun and held at the
Court House, In the City of st. JOS
eph, in Buchanan County, State Of
Missouri. on the 9Th day OF October,
1879. on or before the third day OF
said term, to answer plaintiffs pc
tition, the same will be taken for
confessed as to her and judgment
rendered accordingly.
1t is further ordered, that a copy
or this order be published in The St
Joseph Observer, a newspaper pub
lished in the County of Buchanan, for
four weeks successfully, the last in
sertion Of which to be at least fifteen
days before the next October, 1919,
term Of this Court.
A true copy. Attest:
EMMETT j. GROUSE,
CSealJ Clerk.
By r. +. Mumford, Deputy Clcrk.
Elliott Spalding, Attorney for Plain
tlIt. (5l7D
The St. Joseph observer., 1919-07-12

to be begun and held at the Court
House, in the City of st. Joseph, in
buchanan County. State of Missouri.
on the 9Th day of October, 1919. on
or before the third day of said term.
to answer plaintiffs petition. the same
will be taken for confessed as to her
and judgment rendered accordingly.
1t is further ordered. that copy
of this order be published in The st.
Joseph Observer. "A newspaper pub
lished in the County Of Buchanan.
for four weeks successfully, the last
insertion of which to be at least fif-
teen days before the next October
term of this Court.
A true copy. Attest:
EMMETT J. GROUSE,
(SeaD Clerk
BY Chas a. Redfearn. Deputy Clerk.
Barney f. Reilly Attorney for Plain
tiff. (517)
The St. Joseph observer., 1919-07-12
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
of Administration, upon the estate of
w +. Davis. deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court OF Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date of the 1st day
OF March, 1919.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters. or
they may be preCluded from any BEN
eft OF such estate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication OF this
notice. they Will be forever barred.
true copy. Attest:
TRUE DAVIS,
FRANK A. DAVIS,
(SeaD Administrators.
H. c. Girard. Clerk OF Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1919-07-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
of Administration, upon the partner
ship estate of Davis & Son, deceased,
have been granted to the undersign-
ed. by the Probate Court of Buchan-
an County. Missouri. bearing date of
the LIST day of March, 1919.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance. within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eft of such estate and il said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest;
TRUE DAVIS,
(SeaD Administrator
H. G Girard. Clerk of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1919-07-12

M. r. Cox. south of Holden, says
the crows are worse this year than
any year he remembers, swooping
down on the new cornfields in pla-
toons and yankins every plant out of
the ground as fast as it pushes
through" reports the Holden Pro-
gress. He tried the shotgun method
OF determination but the mosquitoes
nearly ate him while he hid in watt
Ing for the birds, so he hit on a
scheme that worked better all around.
lie mixed fiftcaa cents worth OF
The St. Joseph observer., 1919-07-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration, with VIII annexed,
upon the estate of Louis StreCkcbein,
deceased, have been granted to the
undersigned. by the Probate Court Of
Buchanan County, Missouri. bearing
aato OF the 24th day of April, 1919.
All persons having claims against
Hi0 estate are required 20 exhibit
HON to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
hey may be prccludcd from any benz
atit OF such estate; and IL said claims
oe not exhibited within one year from
Inc date Of the publication of this
uutcc. they will be forever barred.
a true copy Attest:
MARY a. WILLIAMS.
(SoaD Administrator.
il. G. Girard. C'crk of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1919-07-12
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
Testameutary, upon the estate Of
Louis COhn, deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court Of Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date Of the 10th day
Of June, 1919.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them 10 me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be prcCluded from any BEN
Gift Of such estate; and If said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication Of this
notice. they will ho forever barred.
A true copy Attest
DORA COIN.
(ScaD ENeCutviX.
IL Q GIrarh. CInrk Of probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1919-07-12

ORDER on pURLGCATION

In the Circuit Court OF Buchanan
County, Missouri, 10 the October
Term, A. D., 1919.
State Of Missouri, County Of Blu
Chanan, IS.
Jacob a. Roth...........P Plaintiff
VS..
Leila VI. ROth...........D Defendant
Now at this day comes the plaintiff
by his Attorney, and il appearing TO
the satisfaction of the Circuit Court
that said defendant, Leila NJ. Roth,
Is a nonresident of the State of Mis-
souri,. and does not reside therein, il
Is ordered that said nonresident de-
fendant De notified by publication, as
required by law, that said plaintiff
has commenced his suit in this Court
against said defendant By petition
and affidavit, the object and general
nature Of which il 10 obtain a decree
Of divorce on the grounds OF indigni-
ties and dcseTtion. such as 10 render
plaintiffs life intolerable, In that:
defendant was cross, cruel and abus-
i've, and on numerous occasions
threatened plaintiff with a knife. that
plaintiff found defendant In company
with another man and told plaintiff
that she was going 70 leave plaintiff
and that defendant has left plaintiff
and been absent from plaintiff with
out any cause and has deserted him
since the 24th day Of December. 1908.
and from said date.~Slaintiff has not
heard from defendant That unless
the said Leila NJ. Roth shall be and
appear at the next term OF this Court
The St. Joseph observer., 1919-07-12
ADNIVIsTRATORiS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Letters
of Administration, with WIN annexed,
upon the estate Of Houston Allison,
deceased. have been granted to the
undersigned, by the Probate Court Of
buchanan County, Missouri, bearing
date OF the Jth day of March, 1919.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them 10 me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any ben
eft of such estate; and If said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication Of this
notice, they viii be forever barred.
\ true copy Attest:
MERLIN ALLISON,
lScaD Administrator.
II. c. Girard, Clerk Of Probate.