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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28

ference" The words were snapped out
with incisive clearness,
it's the truth, however, I'll tell you
nothing, Mr.. President, but the TRUTH
Pardon Condition.
Alternately and Frank Frans have
assured me o would tell only the
truth. | ave studied your case. / am
going to give you a full and free par
don. want you to be worthy OF it,
1t would have been ended then. But
the devil of perversity that had so often
loosened my tongue whisked me to the
absurd folly of replying. / had no sense
OF the proprieties.
Mr.. President. the court that SEN
fenced me was more guilty of violat-
ing the law than ! was. Judge Hosea
Townsend won the verdict from the
jury by trickery,"
II had suddenly gone up and spat
In his face, Roosevelt would not have
sprung down with more flashing in
olanation. A red furry of anger. scooted
me, the even teeth showing. l thought
he was going to strike me. l had said
TOO mucha I'd have given an eve to
" the words again.
You have brought charges against
one Of my appointees." His voice was
substantiate this"
thought the pardon was lost. l
told him the facts.
Ten jurors had testified nnaAr oath
that Marshal Hammer, of the Southern
district of Indian Territory, had come
into the jury room when they were
celebrating the evidence in my case
and he had told them Judge Townsend
would give me the lightest sentence
under the law II they would return a
verdict Of guilty. Under the impress
sion that I would be given a they
voted me guilty! The next morning
Townsend sentenced me for life to the
Ohio nenitentiary.
My brother John had secured these
~affidavits. They were on file in the
attorney-generars office. l told the
president this.
He never said a word. but went to
the door and gave some hasty order.
Then he came back, walking furiously
up n down the room, holding him
self stiff and clenched It seemed to
ME that ! could feel the vibrating anger
In his mind. Some word came back
from the outer room.
You are a truth teller" Roosevelt
turned to me. 1.-THE pardon Is yours.
Be worthy of 1t. l wish YOU good luck"
He seemed borne down by suppressed
emotion. He offered me his hand, l
was SO touched | could scarcely humble
my thanks, A free mar and a citizen,
landed in New York to meet Bill
Porter,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
TEACHERS ELECTED.

GREENWOOD. Miss, Aug, IS. (Spl)
AT a recent meeting OF the Schlater
school trustees, Prof. j. NJ. wads-
worth, Of Philadelphia, Miss, was
elected PRINCIPAL OF Sehlater high
school The other teachers chosen are;
Miss Oua Jaudcn, OF Armory. Miss Beat
rice Kerr. of Greenwood; Mrs. James
Stricklard, OF Schlster. Miss Mary B,
Byrd, music, Brookhaven, Prof. wads-
worth. the new principal, who sue
ceeds Prof. l.. s.. Rogers, is'one of the
foremost educators in the state.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
DYERSBURG GIRLS DIE
FROM POISONED FOOD

DYERSRURG. Tenn, Aug, IS. tSplD
Misses Carey and Ruhey Ramey,
daughters Of Mrs, John Ramsey, died
Sunday from eating watermelon and
some canned goods, They were 10 and
eight years OF age respectively. They
lost their father. John Ramcy, IA short
While age, They are survived by their
mother, Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon, with burial at Fair
view CemnlArN.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
TEACHERS MEET ON,

HICKMAN, Nv, Aug. IS (Spl,l -
Fulton county and Hickman county
Joint School institute began this morn
ing at Fulton, this county, and will
last five days, An interesting program
has been prepared, A large number
Of teachers are in attendance, Miss
Ora May LAWSON, the new illiteracy
state agent. Is also attending, this be.
ing first illteracy agent ever sent "a
Fulton county 10 spend four months. :
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
NeWest Fall Models Are Here

Including an immense showing Of every conceivable nw novelty and conserva.
and permanence to style. VI III
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
HELD TO

LONESBoRO, Ark, Aug, rs. (SpI.1-
Harry Cravers. OF Glover Bend, eharK-
ed with bringing whisky into the state.
was given 4 preliminary hearing be.
fore Il. r. Mathis, United states com
missioner Tuesday morning. The de.
PENDANT was held To await the action OF
The federal grand jury, He made bond
and WAS released.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
BROOKLAND BANK BLOWN
OPEN BY TWO YEGCS

JoNESBoRo, Ark, Aug. 20, (Spl.)-
The people Of Brookland, this county,
were alarmed at o'clock Tuesday
morning by a terrific explosion. 1t
was soon ascertained that the safe Of
the Bank Of Brookland was blown open,
but no money was Ssecured, as all the
cash was In another safe,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
Calls to Gotham.

Several wears passed, | had all but
forgotten Bill Porter, One morning a
big, square envelope came through the
mails, The moment l glanced at that
clear, fine handwriting something
seemed 10 reach into me and grab me
by tho heart.
felt a hubbling happiness singing
as II had not In years. could hear
the whispering music OF Bil Porter's
voice llsping across the continent,
That letter came early In 1895, Porter
urged me 10 write. The old ambition
tlared up. I started again on tho Might
Riders 1t was the beginning OF a
long correspondence, And then anne
n letter;
"AlCie Jennings, The West. Dear Al:
Got Your message all right. Hope you'll
follow II soon, Well, as | had nothing
70 do, ] thought would write YOU 4
letter n as ! have nothing to say I
will not close (jokel."
The letter rambled through four de.
llcious nages OF whlmsicaiity, each urg-
irg me In a different vein to visit New
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
O. Henry and al Jennings

lhrtiilns story o. I've Man Who
= Nest Spectacular Careers Of
Srme, Served Time and Came Back
70 distinguished and Useful Careers.
Copyright by Al Jennings. 1919
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

Uncle Sam the troop has just received
three pennants, one for the troop and
two to be given 10 the two scouts that
have been the most faithful in war work.
We had a watermelon feed Wednesday
night Had an indoor baseball game be
tween two teams. Captains Of teams
were Harry Gold and Gerald Price,
Score: Gold. s; Price. 4
Howard Punting who has Just been
discharged from the navy a the Great
Lakes. is acting as assistant scoutmas-
ter He is giving the troop some fine
drill work.
The troop has fine attendance at each
meeting A number Of our scouts are
at camp this summer
This troop has the largest drum corps
in Hammond and is doing fine.
The honor patrol for July IS the Blaz
ing Arrow Patrol Harold Cartwright Is
patrol leader. This troop has about ~
members.
We are going 70 schrum's woods fol
a hike Friday night.
LEVI GOLDEN. Scoutnaster.
HAROLD CARTWRIGHT Scribe
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01
RUSSIAN
POINTS OUT
NEW DANGER
Expects An Alliance Be
tween Japs, Ruman. Boil
sheviks and Germans.
ny ROBERT >. PREV.


PARIS August IN Tchaikovsky
head OF the anti Bolshevik govern
ment in northern Russia. left for Lon
don today to attempt to pursuade the
British government not to withdraw
its troops from he Archangel front
NJ Tchaivosky's departure followed
conference with Sergius Sazonoff.
fSmer Russian foreign minister. and
Prince George Lvon. representative OF
the Omsk government. as well as 9TH
er agents OF anti Bolshevik agencies
IN Russia
Occupation Of Petrograd by allied
forces IS being urged by NJ Tchaik-
ovsky. He branded the announcement.
by Col Winston Churchill. British war
secretary. that British forces would
Re withdrawn from Northern Russia
In few months as a calamity
The most energetic night would be
made in London TO induce the British
not TO haul their colors down in nor
thern Russia" NJ. Tchaikovsky said
He expressed fears that such action
would deprive the allies Of ali their
prestige IN Russia.
1T is an uncomfortable breach Of
faith 10 withdraw after the allies had
committed themselves to a policy o.
protecting Bolsheviks." asserted
VI Tchaikovsky The only honorable
axpedient Is for the allies to occupy
Petrograd
The worlds greatest danger today
S on alliance between the Russian
BolsheViks. the japanese and the Ger
mans The league Of nations would
he powerless against such a combina-
ton
II the entente abandons their
friends in Russia Bolshevism will
spread unchecked and make such an
alliance an imminent possibility.
The entente must break of the
shackles Of Lenine's enslaved hordes
otherwise the world and civilization
VIII be plunged into utter darkness"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

and ukelele in this private quartet.
Pearl played the cornet. Alice the
drums. oboe. piano and accordion
and Mabel the piano and clarinet.
The rt>iit was the jazziest" or
chestra. so the boys say, that ever
visited a cantonment.
For more than a year this group
played the Y.M.C.A. circuit. visiting
practically every camp in the coun-
try and PLAYING 70 hu dreds OF
thousands Of men They were not
allowed TO go across because Of the
two boys on the other side. but
when the armistice was signed the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT

NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT.
THE STATE OF INDIANA. LAKE
COUNTY IN THE LAKE SUPERB
OR COURT. SEPTEMBER TERN.
1919 MARGARET SMITH vs..
JOSEPH SMITH CAUSE No. 1888.
ACTION TO DIVORCE.
Now comes the Plaintiff. by Cleveland
&, Cleveland. attorneys. and files her
complaint herein together with an afi-
davit of a competent person. showing
that the defendant, Joseph Smith. IS
not a resident of the State of Indiana
Said defendant is therefore hereby
notified of the tendency of said action
and that the same will stand for trial
at the next term of said Court, and that
unless he appear and answer or derur
therein. at the calling of said cause On
the goth day of September. A D. 1919
the same being the 18th day Of the next
term Of said Court to be begun and held
in the Court House Room No. 2 It
Hammond. in said County and State on
the End Monday Of Septemb0r A D.
1919. said action Will be heard and de-
termined in his absence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. hereunto
set my hand and affix the Seal OF said
Court, at Hammond. this goth day y
July, A d 1919.
HERBERT l. WHEATON.
! CSea1.) Clerk L. S. ?.
BY CORA D. ANDERSON.
| Deputy Clerk. S-l-&-iS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

When the two sons OF Mrs Elise
Bolander, musician. OF Berkel y.
Cal, went TO war. the mother de-
cided that the remainder OF the
family should go. too. The remain
der Of the family consisted Of Mrs.
Bolander and three daughters,
Alice, Mabel and Pearl. They are
all concert artists, and when the
first call went out from the Y NJ
CA for entertainers they enlisted
as a unit
Mrs. Bolander played the guitar
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01
DEATH OF
MRS. F. LUCHT

Mrs. Frederick Lucht, 70 years Of
age OF l2T Doty street, Hammond.
died at her home Yesterday afternoon
Of pneumonia. following a month ;
illness.
many. moved 70 America 80 years ago
and for the past twenty years has
oeen "a resident OF Hammond where
she has made many friends
The deceased leaves toemourn her
three sons William. Otto and Charles
I.ucht and four daughters. Mrs Fred
Kleinschmidt. Mrs Bertha Saas, Mrs
Julia Noitd Of Chicago and Mrs. Ed
ward shaw Of Pullman also ten grand
children
Tho funeral arrangements viii be
made later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

Almost every invitation at this
time of the year is sure to include
that demand to "be sure to bring the
bathing suit along" And invariably
the young person who has lived too
far from the seashore for nine
months Of the year is not prepared.
The stores. however. are full of such
attractive suits as this one of black
surf satin and she may choose from:
large assortments one which will suit
her beauty and purse at the same
time
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

request for overseas service. which
they had had in for more than a
Year, was granted. They have been
In France for several months. play
ing rag-time in camps and at the
leave areas. They made their hcst
appearance al the Pavilion. in
Paris. and were an instantaneous
success.
While the dough y IL exactlaG.
and wants his opera good when he
does hear it. he more often wants
rag-time, and this is the music that
has helped the YMC-A drive away
the a EFF. malady Of Inconsistencies.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01
Boy Scout
Column
TROOP 2. CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

This troop meets Wednesday night
Having fine meetings and fine attend
ance at each meeting.
Troop . has n fine library Of boys
books Meredith Branstitter is librar
ian Because Of the good work foi
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

INDIANAPOLIS ~ A crowd OF men
and boys. aided by blocks and tackle.
worked three hours to hoist a badly
frightened horse from seven foot
ditch into which II had fallen and be-
rorne rvaiped
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

last evening at their home. SIS State
Line street Cards and music were the
entertainment for the evening following
which cafeteria supper was served
There were covers for nifty among the
out-of-town guests being Mr.. and Mrs
f. F. Morris Of Chicago. formerly Of
Hammond
The home Of Mrs. J. J. Ruff A. 80
Carroll street was the scene of the pic
mic Of the st. Agnes Guild Of St Pauls
Episcopal church last evening. II was
arranged first 70 hold it At Lake Front
park but on account of the street car
strike it was necessary 70 change IT,.
The members met for a porch supper
following which the regular meeting Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

chine,
Mr. and Mrs. James Spry Of Highland
street viii go to Wheatheld. Ind. on a
business trip and a visit 10 their par
ents. They viii be away few weeks.
Or. and Mrs. T. J. Bassett of Russell
street have returned from Three Lakes.
Wis. where they spent a delightful va
cation OF nearly four weeks.
Miss Lilly Feeder is visiting friends
In Fort Wayne for n few days this week
Instead of going to Lake Front park
for a beach party the members of Max
Shulman Gate held an indoor picnic last
evening al the Hammond Hebrew School
in East Sibley strecN The affair was
attended by a large number of the mem
bers and n very enjoyable evening was
passed. Games and dancing were feat
urcs Of the evening and picnic refresh
ments were served
Ms Doris irwin Of Frankfort. Ind.
is the house guest Of Miss Adelaide Hill
of Highland street for the weekend
Mrs G.. 4 Hall Of East Orange. \. J..
is visiting her aunt Mrs. J NJ. Wander
hoof and family OF West Warren street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

The Times want ads bring as
tonishing results if their .users are
to be believed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01
PERSONAL Nd
|S0CIAL NEWS
NOTICE.

Wilson'S Restaurant. 50 State street
closed last night for about a month
Sill
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01
COMING EVENTS.

The monthly meeting OF the directors
of the Alice Club will be held a two
thirty o'clock Saturday afternoon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

OR COURT SEPTEMBER TERM.
1919. SMITH F. JOHNSON "
MARY f JOHNSON CAUSE No.
1881. ACTION TO DIVORCE.
Now comes the Plaintiff. by Boone &
Murray. attorneys, and files his COM
plant herein. together with an affidavit
Of a competent person. showing that the
defendant. Mary Z. johnson. IS not a
resident Of the State of Indiana
Said defendant is therefore hereby mott
fed of the tendency of said action and
that the same will stand for trial at the
next term of said Court. and that unless
she appear and answer or demur therein.
at the calling of said cause on the 29th
day Of September. a D. 1918 the same
being the 18th day of the next term ~
said Court to be begun and held in the
Court House Room No. 2. at Hammond.
in said County and State on the 2nd
Monday of September. A D. 1919. said
action will be heard and determined in
her absence
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I hereunto
set my hand and affix the Seal Of said
Court. at Hammond. this 29th day Of
July. A. D. 1919.
HERBERT L. WHEATON.
(Seal) Clerk L. S c.
BY CORA D. ANDERSON.
Deputy Clerk S-1-s-15.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

In honor Of the homecoming OF their
son Edwin who was stationed at Arch
angel and served overseas" for more
than year, Mr.. and Mrs. George Drack-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

WANTED-Competent stenographcr Tor
permanent position; good opportunity
Tor advancement. Phone Hammond 1e96
S-l-3t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01
Too Late To Classify

FOR SALE-19I7 5-pass. Ford: good
condition. shock absorbers demo Int.
able rims. DINNER. good tires. 261 His7-
land ST.. Hammond. 8-l-2t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

WANTED-Bushelma at once STEADY
position ana good pay to capable man.
Apply az Lion store. See Mr. PAYNE.
s-l-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT

FOR RENT-Flat; rooms and batn
S4S Erie St. Inquire W State st
Hammond S-f-Ir
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-01

THE STATE OF INDIANA. LAKE
COUNTY. IN THE LAKE SUPERB
OR COURT SEPTEMBER TERM.
1919. SMITH f. JOHNSON vs.
MARY f JOHNSON CAUSE No
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-17
Steady Improvement
For President Wilson

WASHINGTON. Oct. 16.-Furthcr In
dication Of the steady Improvement IN
the condition of President Wilson. VINO
today entered the fourth week OF his Ill
ness, was given tonight in the state
mcnt by White House officials that the
vote on the Shantung amendment TO the
peace treaty was .npartcd to MIN
within a few minutes after the senate
roll call.
Tho president earlier in the day. II
was learned. was advised that an I'M
rortant vote in the senate peace treaty
controversy was near. AS the news ola
not seem TO worry MIN, Rear Admiral
Grayson. his personal physician. gave
permission for the sending of the vote
to the sick room "hcn recorded. Sec
rotary Tumulty received the news or the
vote at the White House Immediately
after announcement by the senate tell
crs and sent it to the presidents room'
where it was given to him by his nurse
Mrs. Wilson having Icft his bedside Tor
q few minutes.
In n bulletin issued at the White
House at 1915 o'clock tonight Dr. Gray
son said: The president had fairiy
satisfactory day"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-17
ASSERT STRIKE
At CARY ENDED
Surplus Of Labor Alleged
Claims Denied By Strike
Leaders

CHICAGO. Oct. 16.--Stccl mill officials
at Gary. Indiana. today expressed the
opinion that the strike was virtually
ended and made preparations for build
ing up 4 new organization. They declare
there was a surplus OF labor in some de-
partmcnts Union leaders disputed the
accuracy cf the claims made by the
steel officials. They also began an et-
fort TO establish the Independence or the
union forces from the radicals.
Major Thomas +. Crockett, head OF
the local branch Of military intelligence
Is in Gary. making thorough inVestisa-
ton Of the alleged radical plots. He Is
said u have occn detailed 10 make an
investi CATION following an appeal by or
ganizcd labor to Secretary Of War Baker
10 send n personal representative into
the Gary region.
John Fitzpatrick. chairman Of the na-
, ticnal steel strike committee, today de-
clarcd that the reports that radicals
are running the strike are absolutely
untrue.
! Th. day was quiet throughout the Chi
caSo district.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-17
FEARS
COMING DEFEAT
OF Amendment For Equality
of Voting Strength in
League of Nations

Special Dispatch to the lh''i.iE'"'''
WASIIlNGTON. oct. ID "'
turr amendment. E!NihE INV "''.''
concessions IN China To 'ha' C''u"''I "
stead II Japan. was d''ch''u ''""H
vote OF 5J TO 80. Nv" H'i'"'"'H
nairrd for it, nud Nv" against "". w"
senator's against u w"r" hoS'nN n
pairs. making IN" '''aI ~
al~ainst the ann ndm'ht !" - ~"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-17
Shot 4 In
StrikeR Riot

C1NCINNATI. O. oct. 16-F"rmor
Chief of detectives William l.. Nimih"
OF Cincinnati was shot in the left arm
and right leg and az least three others
were wounded during a fierce BATH" be-
tween striking employees Of tn" Andrews
Steel company. Newport. Kentucky. a
suburb Of Cincinnati, and Str'k" hr"Hk-
crs and guards who wcr" leaving the
plant at the clos" Of IN" days work late
today.
Rifles, shotgwns and pistols wore used
and moro than on" hundred shots were
exchanged.
In addition t" N.mmo. Newport au-
thurItics tonight hal obtained tho
names Of tn" following wounded:
William l.. Fields. CovingtOn. shot
through right log.
Carl Bruschah"r. clifton. Kentucky.
shot in face and thigh.
John purnlh. CIuclnuati. shot in head.
not serious.
Strikers, It is said. had honn assem-
hled along IN" Licking pike for several
hours hctur" tn" afrray with the inrrn-
ton If inIcrcc;'inE the mon working
at the plant. Witnesses w"r" unable 10
say who fired tn" hrs' shot.
Loss than n dozen If the men ar" said
to have been working a. the plant.
which closed down last June and has not
hvcn opened SInCc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-17
LEAGUE Of NATIONS To HAVE ITS
BIRTH WITHOUT UNCLE SANS HELP

WASHINGTON. Oct. l6.-Whilc no Of
ficial declaration can be made IN advance
OF the action Of the senate on tn" treaty
OF Versailles, 1t was learned unofficialiy
today that plans were being laid for
bringing the league OF nations into tx
tstence almost Immediately upon the
publication in Paris OF the ratification
Of the treaty by Great Britain. Franco.
italy and Germany which will put il HtU
force.
Although the United States cannot
participate in the initial stages Of the
leagues work. II Is understood that the
decision has been reached TO have PrcSi-
dent Wilson issue a call for the first
meeting Of the council Of the leagu"
within the fifteen day period provided IN
the treaty for the appointment by the
council of three members OF the comr.is-
sion which Is TO determine the boundary
Of the Saare Basin.
Article Five Of tn" covenant provides
that decisions Of the council shall re-
quire the agreement OF all Of the meni'
bers Of the league represented a the
meeting and II is held here that this
does not specifically require the attend
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-17
SELL|NS WOUND
ALLEGED FAKE
ALLEGHENY SHERIFF'S
VIGOROUS COMEBACK
Asserts Anachistic Plotters
Are Engineering
Propaganda

PITTSRrEGII. Pa. oct. l6.-ShcriN
William s. liadd""k. Of Allegheny
county today sent to Chairman Kenyon.
Of tho senate committee Inv"St'EatinE
the steel strike. letter in which he
practically charges that ia" body "f
Fannie ScIlinS. AN organizer for tn"
t'niicd Mine W"rkcrs. who was shot
aud killed August ~. at West Natrnn1
where there was 4 strike of miners, had
been deliberately injured after the Off
rial autopsy to make il appear Sh" was
shot in n" back.
The death Of the woman has attract
cd much attention because If charges
mad" hy labor union men that she was
murdered hy deputy shrr.ns. The cor
oucr's verdict declared she was killed
during Il riot. The miners charge she
was shot to death while protecting
children from the Shrrffs deputies.
The body waS cNhumcd last Monday at
the instance Of 4 relative and y"Sicr-
day labor men sent to Chairman k"ny-
ON an affidavit, signed by two physi-
clans. nvcrring that there was a gum
shot wound in the hack. The coron-
crs finding made no mention Of such q
wound. Some labor leaders have been
referring 10 the Scllins case AZ an cN
ample OF the alleged methods used hN
certain corporations to defeat workers
who strike for higher wages and better
working conditions.
The Shertn's Letter.
Tho Shcriff'S letter aft G.tfy re-
Continued on Page Eleven.)