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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-24

TODAY N PUGILIsTIC ANNALS
1857. Jake KilTgin sailed for Eng
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-24

California H. represented IN the
fray with a split delegation. three
Of its players being members OF
the American league club, and one
the National League aggregation
7'he Trio Of Pacific coast men with
TIE Gleason outfit are Joseph
TenEfus. catcher. zifOrmer lieuten-
ant in the United States army
overseas. Charles A. HisberEs
alias Gsvvede.- the strong armed
Ehorfvfop and Fred McMullen.
utility fnfielder- william H.
Ruefher. former member Of the
Chicago Nationals, and now one
Of the aces on the Reds pitch
ing staff. Is the other member
from the Golden Gate state
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-24

The Reds have two pitchers f.aE . .
R-essler and Ed Corner. an outiislo l-s.5
s. 2. Magee, a veteran On l4s 80
ef--+ bese. Morris Rath. second base,
nd Iarnes I. Smith, third base. as
80, fare from Penn state
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
WEIRD KNOCKING.
4 matter Of Concern 10 Residents =,
MadisOntille. ky. VI

Great excitement has been cam,
among the residents If MadiSonr.i,,.
by the curious happenings az the h,,.''
of John Clayton. which occur VII.
the family retires for the night So
the Hustler. The strange featur. -.
IL an Is. that the noise which consi.,-
Of knocking on the side OF the ho,,..
does not commence until Miss Nevaii,,,
Clayton. aged IA. retires
Different melodies have been SIM,
hv the family when the noise con,
meuced and the knocking on the sid
If the house was in time with ~.
music.
Another strange thing about H.
noise is. 70 happens every other night
While several members 81 the family
were iH recently the knocking cease
until they had recovered
several citizens went to the Clayton
home Saturday night equipped with
flashlights aud made ana effort To solv.
the mystery They failed Co 10 30 AT
ter thorough Investigation Of the
house and the premises
one man ina the party said that ne
believed Miss Nevaliue Clayton pos
sesScd supernatural powers.
Besides the parents there are seven
girls aud one boy in the clayton fam
ilv
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
N. c. HAS TWINS
ra Sev Towns Adjacent Ia Hickman
Arrived AT Noon Yesterday.

x.sfer,lav al noon two new stations
-. horn and chrl~teued on the y g.
- L Ry both adjacent to Hickman.
rho sfnfinm in Fast Hickman took the
,..,,ne of Ryan Ky and was named IN
,,,,or Of the y a. roadmaster, the
- station was that of Hickman
f,,,,,tion and viii he officially known
a. Curran. Ky. named Tor Engineer
s.urrat. a veteran engineer runninL
into this city.
rl,,.S. stops have been given official
-.,,oeiiition and title in order that they
nav have prescribed tariff for both
freight and passenger service. which
heretofore has been the same rs thar
~ Hickman proper Ryan could mot
he called East Hickman since there T.
!, town and poSfofiice 81 that name al.
ready IN this state.
Uickman now has four stops or
suburban functions. on this road from
the time one reaches the city until n
final stop al the main" depot. Resu-
lar metropolitan arrangement but
merely "a keeping with the progress
and growth of Hickman
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17

sense and nerve enough 90 repeal lot
OF rot pn Our statute hooks which. ia
IA way. delegates the sovereign right of
>elf-detcrminntion of the Common
wealth 90 a lot Of crooked pic-eating
20 nh as ruiu-harrel with the bottom
knocked out. These Parasites are Just
a. 40 account at 5000 year "a they
would BE- al $500. ia fact they are not
worth q darn at any price But 50
long as the public permits free and
unlimited grab into the State treasury.
just So long will these sleek weil-fed
pot-heliied gentlemen make IL meces-
Sary for the state tax commission To-
pass the buck to the county commits
Sioners thence 20 You. for more Of the
long green with which To- meet exist
ing deficiencies and growing demands
for more revenue II the raises keep
coming. IN will b. necessary 10 sell
your property 10 get money with which
10 pay the tax How long will we
stand for it,
Rhode Island Red Eggs for b tching.
from standard bred stock. l.. q. and
Thompkins strains.-Eugene Blake
more. RED. 3. Hickman. Ky. Hip
II you like coffee-get the best
Chase x Sanborn's is as good as ever
came 10 Hickman Try it--Bondurant
Bros.
w ~ Balfzcr and wife left sunday
to spend few days with \. J.. Dodds
and wife. Of tlarksdaie. Miss
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
fine TALK.
Capt. Prather Addresses Bible Class
at Fulton Sunday Morning.

Mondays Fulton Leader says:
Those who were not i'm Attendance
al sunday school AT the First Metho-
dist church yesterday missed rare
treat ia the talk of Capt. Hugh f. Pva-
thcr. Of Hickman
lie had been asked To address thu
mems bible class az this hour. and when
their teacher. III. r. Smith. was asked
that the entire Sunday school be allow
cd the pleasure of hearing him. Mr.
Smith said he was in for the good of
all. and the entire Sunday school hour
WAS given 10 the interesting enter
Iaiucr
Capt. Prather gave splendid out
line of his trip aid duties as surgeon
in the army hospitals from the day he
sailed overseas until his return. Re
lating the horrible and sympathetic
scenes aS well a. many beautiful and
interesting ones from the many points
which he visited during the hardest
struggles Of the war.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17

Mary Webb. the little niece Of Miss
Lottie Alhritton. who attended the
West Hickman school. has hccu very
ll and suffering in am unusual WAY.
having suffered internal injuries from
jumping the rope too long ON the play
ground ~ the school and has hcen Ga
very serious condition She j. now
ont of danger The child j. au orphan
-csidiug with her aunt.
Miss Josephine Flaherty returned 90
81 Louis Monday after visit % her
cousin. Miss Mary Berendes. The lat
ter accompanied her as far as Union
City where she spent the day.
The Ladies Aid society Of the Bap-
fist church will hold their Easter Food
sale Saturday afternoon ia the Mont
-omery building next door % Brooks
Jewelry Store.
Mrs. : X. Davidson and daughter.
Miss Dottie. returned 90 Memphis sun
day after two weeks visit here with
Mrs. Davidson's niece. Mrs. 4. -. Ca
ruthcr-.
r. NJ French left Saturday for Ari.
zoua and New Mexico 90 spend several
months. Mrs. French and baby ac
companied him as far a. Chicago.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
u. :. A. WORLD LEADER.

Uncle sam has become the world.
greatest captain Of industry. So say.
Colonel W. l. DrummOud OF the Inter
national Farm Congress. Here arr
the figures. the facts.
The United States has q per cent of
the worlds population.
We own per cent Of the world
land.
We grow - per cent Of the worlds
wheat.
We produce 20 per cent Of the worlds
silver.
We mine 40 per cent Of iron and
steel. 20 per cent Of the worlds gold
We operate 40 per cent Of the worlds
railroads.
We dig - per cent Of an coal used
Ia the world.
We raise 90 per cent Of an GOTTEN
OF the world.
We produce GG per cent OF the worlds
oil.
We produce 40 per cent Of the worlds
copper
We manufacture - per cent Of an
motor ears.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17

The Fulton County Board Of Super
viSor~ ADJOURNED Saturday. after "a
strenuous iG-days session. devoted prim-
cipally to hearing complaints from tax
payers whose property has been adj
vamced iu assessed valuation anywhere
from 10 Go 200 per cent. The taxpayer
had Kick coming. But in Justice 10
THE members Of the board. il might be-
we'll 90 state thar they were not alto
erfT~r Co blame for the enormous raise
~nddied GOA the public II was largely
"a ease If carrying ont orders from state
headquarters Headquarters wants
more money But. what the little. in
significant ~ide-isSue Of "a public should
like 10 know j. what headquarters l.
doing with all this extra money and
n there l. any limit 10 the amount they
can squeeze out Of the taxpayers Some
thing ought 10 be- done To stop this
leak an Frankfort before the old ship
bccomes water-logsed \ few 81 our
$1,000 year bullies ON the State pay
roll ought "a De- given a patriotic sal
nry Of 81 a year-which IL more than
ihey are worth 10y Sc There is the
little item Of annual and bi-annual
IMPORTS. handsomely bound ia book
form with beautiful cngravings Of de
partment heads the first thing ia the
book. which costs thousands Of dol
iarS aud are never read by anyone
This l. only beginning Of the ~ or
more varieties Of Ton-foolcry. permit
ted and sanctioned by careless or igno-
rauf legislators. which digs the tax-|
payer There o. only ono remedy for
this evil, that d. fo send representa-
tiyes o. Frankfort who have business
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17

Attorney y. 4. Davis. of Hickman.
Ky. Is being talked Of a. candidate
for State Senate. Hickman county
has every right % claim the next Sen
afor n H. the cOunfy's time for rec
ignition and u. -. Myatt. first assist
ant Attorney General is the best man
possible for the office. and D. ready 90
serve the people Of this senatorial dis
trict.-Clinton Gazette
For sale: Handsome Oak Folding
Bed. mattress and springs complete
;iNf foot French bevel plate mirror 4
hargnin for cash. So. W. &. Porter
az Courier Office. y
Gov. Gardner has signed the bin
giving the women Of Missouri the
right % vote FOR presidential electors.
Prof Ed Filieck has been reelected
principal of the high school az Clinton.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
TERMS or NEXT LOAN.

Terms Of the Victory Liberty Loan
were announced Monday by Secretary
Glass They are. Amount. Si.JuD-
OoO.doO. oversuhscriptions o. be reject
ell Interest 43i per cent for partial
ly tax exempt notes convertible into
81, per cent notes wholly tax exempt
Maturity. four years. with the Treas
ury rcserving the privilege Of redeem
ing the notes Ga three years.
The drive starts next Monday. April
2Ist.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
SEED CORN FOR SALE.

Little ST Charles Red Cob. Seed
Corn. raised in river bottom just across
the river from Hickman Price 50 per
bushel Bryant 4 Polhamus. Hick-
man. Ky. Csc.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17

Timber Wanted: Poplar. White Oak
and Ash. on either railroad: highest
prices Write or phone what you have.
C NJ. Adams 4 Son. Hickman.
Ky. tie.
Mrs. Maggie Raudlc came over Sun
day from Fulton for a short visit
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17

Mis- Lola Brock and Miss Mary Pra-
Their leave Friday 20 spend Easter with
the formers parents at Greenfield.
Tenn
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
Groves TasteIess chill Tonic

restores vitality and energy BY purifying and en-
richins the blood You can soon feel its Strength
euiue. Invieorating Effect. Price ooc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11
FAIR PRICE DIRECTOR
FOR DISTRICT IS PLAN
OF THE COMMISSIONERS
D. E. LIVING COSTS
TO BE MADE CLEAR

A report ON the cost OF living
in the District SO plain and con-
else that every member Of Con.
gress will be able to see ut
once the exact conditions exist.
ing here IL the aim OF the Joint
c0ngressional commission ON
Reconsideration in the District.
The commission Ii carry
ing on a quiet living cost
investigation in conjunction
with it's chief work OF re-
classification. The bureau OF
labor statistics Of the Depart-
ment Of Labor In cooperating.
Between the two Of them the
commission In. sure that 1t will
he able to present data to Con-
Eress, when It makes its report,
that will clarity the entire cost
Of living question here.
1--WE want to present to Con-
gress the facts, in q ferna -
plain that every member Of
Congress will be able to realize
the state Of things without fur.
Their fnvestiGati0n. and to be
able to see almost at q 8lan9e
that the statements we make
are true" declared Edward
Heating, secretary Of the CONF
mission.
The bureau Of labor statistics
IL bringing fts report Of 1917
ON the cost Of living in the Dis
trict, made upon resolution Of
then Representative Keating,
entirely up-tO-date. This very
full report affords . basis to
work On. and will be brought
strictly Cup to the minuten n
. part Of the investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11


have som ething definite, tangible and
in words expressed to lay before him
they will go to him with the propo-
sition. There Is no intent to go over
the Fresioents mead ana agree 70
ANYTHING which would be absolutely
ase are We aware bx hs ~ time fSa
compromise Is necessary to the
treatys fatincatlon.
1t Is generally admitted that unless
the treaty Is interpreted. reserved"
or whatever one chooses to term the
method adopted to meet the objections
sufficient votes in the Senate not only
willing. but determined. to prevent
yatificat ton. The senator's who Ara of
this MIND have raSsed bSy6fid TIE
SkaaoeRhAre- they can be influenced by
'8Geside pressure or anything else:
their judgrhaaatssxaa tSeft s0ctfhc feucs
control are not m cgSf ia "a f,sssn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11

This week is expected to show ma
terial progress in efforts by repub-
lican and administration senators to
reach a common ground of under
standing leading to ultimate ratifica-
ton Of the peace treaty with reser-
vations as to the covenant of the
league of nations. The negotiations
now going on are being conducted on
the one hand regardless Of the atti-
tude of the Considerably opposed" re-
publican senator's, sometimes called
the last ditchers." and on the other
without: expressed !. sanction of the
I, ~ Z s.
Traditional Methods Used.
mo work Is III the hands st ex-
perienced senators In both camps and
is proceeding along recognized lines
of Senate tradition in the undertake
ing of compromises of apparently fr-
reconcilable differences between
parties and factions in the Senate.
This means that senators discuss with
each other. quite unofficially and o.
tensibly in q more or less casual
The ideas thus put forward are
carefully weighed and later there il
further reference to them. with sug-
gestion of amendatione or perhaps
diplomatic warning of non-acceptance
and consequent turning to other prop
'ositions. BY process Of elimination Of
unacceptable proposals. final compro-
mise Is reached on give-and-take
principle.
No Official Executive Sanction.
That the proceedings in this in
stance must be without direct sane
ton Of the President is well UNDER
stood, of course. He laid his cards
upon the table, demanding ratifica-
ton Of the treaty. Carrying out the
smile, some of the democrats are
picking up the hand to play 1t out.
When the administration senator's
who are feeling out" the opposition
and seeking to reach tentative ground
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11
EX-PREM|ER0 OF HUNGARY
MADE ENVOY AT prague

Count Michael Karolyi. former
premier Of Hungary. who escaped
from his country in q rowboat after
the signing of the armistice. and
later was imprisoned in Czecho-
slovakia, has been appointed minister
from Hungary at Prague, according
to a report received at the State De-
partment today from Prague. based
upon press reports there.
The Prague press also reports that
DR.. Milan Hodsea, former minister
a special commissioner of the Czecho-
slovakian republic to Hungary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11
HUNGARY TO DECIDE
ARCHDUKE WIRES
Dictator at Budapest Says
Fall of Soviet Aroused
Great Enthusiasm.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BERN Switzerland. August 1.-THE
telegram sent bt Archduke Joseph
temporary dictator Of Hungary. to
Premier Clemenceau, outlining the
new governments policy. and asking
for allied recognition. was received
here today from Budapest. The mes.
sage was presented to the supreme
interallied council Saturday.
Archduke Joseph's message read:
The preceding ministry, composed
partly Of former members of the
Bella Kun government, was invited to
withdraw by u.s., supported by public
opinion. The ministry resigned the
night before last and a new .transi-
ton ministry was constituted.
I'm my quality Of dictator and m
the transition ministry requested, I
assumed power and accredited a gov
eminent.
The population Of the capital learn
ed with the greatest enthusiasm OF
the fall Of the bolshevist regime, as ]
am persuaded, will the population of
the entire country.
National Assembly.
Our first object is preparation for
convocation at the earliest possible
moment of the national assembly, so
the latter may pronounce on the ques-
ton Of what form of state shall be
established on a constitutional basis.
Until thsn our program will consist
Of stamping out bolshevism. implanted
by the actions of the terrorists; full
fi1ment Of the armistice terms; restor-
alton OF normal conditions Of secur-
ity: resumption Of productive work
in the country. and preparations for
the peace negotiations.
FOR all these reasons we seek the
closest contact with the allies and So
licit your kind support and recogni-
ton Of our government in the interest
Of the success Of our efforts.
"ARCHDUKE JOSEPH.
"Field Marshal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11
Marines Return to Navy,
U. S. PROTESTS AGRARIAN
Law IN SONORA, MEXICO

Repeated protests against the agra
Ran law Of tho Mexican state Of Sonora,
which Is regarded as inimical to 'Ameri-
can interests, have been made to the
Mexican government by the State Do.
partment, the Senate was informed to-
day by President Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11
WANT u. S. TO SELL
WHEAT AT AD0LLAR
Letters From Eastern Manu-
facturers Read as Senate
Debates H. c. of L.

Debate on the high cost of living
began in the Senate today immedi-
ately after that body met. Senator
Brandegee Of Connecticut had read
to the Senate two letters from manu-
facturers at Bridgeport, Conn. both
advocating that the government pur-
chase the wheat supply and sell it
at 81 a bushel. the government TAX
ing the loss between the 81 and the
guaranteed price of wheat. They in
sisted that, the price of wheat and
flour was fundamental. and that II 1t
was brought down to the consumer
the prices of other necessities also
would fall.
Blames War for Conditions.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska de-
clared that he had no patience with
manufacturers who insist upon hav-
ing the prices Of other peoples re-
duced while the price of their own
that the present conditions in this
country were the aftermath Of war
and that they would continue until
the peace treaty had been ratified.
II do not think that the ratification
Of the upea p iceaty r w ay
Brandegee, though I know the Pres
ident thinks the other way"
Senator Brandegee insisted that 1t
would take time to solve the ire
mendous problems now confronting
this country and the world. Patience.
tolerance and some sacrifice, he said.
would be needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11
Senator Tells of Profiteerine.

Senator Ball recited today an in
stance which had been brought to his
attention of profiteering. He said
that the wife of an acquaintance had
at a retail store here and had been
told the shoes were $18. Her hus-
band happened to be in close touch
with the Wholesale shoe manufac-
turing business. He wrote to the
factory where these shoes were pro-
huced and learned that the shoes
were sold to the retailer for not
more than IS.
The man who made the shoes and
paid for the labor, etc. received So
for the shoes" said Senator Ball.
while the man who fitted them on
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11
Blames War for Conditions.
Attacks Eastern Manufacturers.

Senator Nelson of Minnesota attack
ed the position Of eastern manufac-
turers who demand q reduction In the
price of farm products. particularly
wheat. He said that If they would
look into the profits on boots and
shoes and clothing made by the east
ern manufacturers they would find
that their profits were much larger
than those Of the farmers ana had
more to do with the high cost OF liv-
inr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11
Senators Plan Speed.

The Senate District subcommittee
investigating alleged profteering in
Washington hopes to complete its
hearings by the end Of next week. il
not earlier. and get down to work i'm
mediately thereafter upon its recon-
mendations for legislation II it deems
further legislation necessary.
Chairman Ball of the committee said
today that as Congress has full juris-
diction over the District Of Columbia,
II pfohteer:ng Is found to exist here
in foodstuffs. clothing and rents, un-
doubtedly legislation will be proposed
to put an end to it.
The committee met in executive ses-
sion this afternoon to determine upon
the course Of examination which will
be followed when retail dealers in
meats and other foodstuffs are put on
the stand tomorrow. If the commit
tee dnds II necessary to call CONSUME
ers TO check UP the data obtained they
win be called, it was said today.
After the retailers of foodstufHs
have been heard. retailers of dry
goods. clothing, shoes, etc, will be
put on the stand. And before the
he1rtngs are closed householders and
reAl estate agents will be summoned.
along with renters of apartments and
houses. will be asked to appear before
the committee.
AS soon as the subcommittee is
ready with its report it will be sub
mttted to the full committee The
committee is taking a keen interest
in the investigation. and it is believed
that legislation will follow to pro-
tect the consumers in WASHINGTON
against profiteering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11
Calls viscount Ishu Tactful.

Secretary Lansing, under questioning,
ded that while viscount Ishii did not
ecincally waive his Interpretation Of
CONTINUED on Second Fage.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-11
Assures c. r. Wilson viii Aid.


In the absence Of Clarence R. will
son, former local food administrator,
who is expected to- return to the city
tonight or tomorrow. Carl Lash. Mr..
wilson's law partner. stated today he
would notify United States District
Attorney Laskey that Mr.. Wilson
would cooperate in every way in the
effert to bring about lower food prices
in the District.
Mr.. Lesh received the United States
district attorneys message and the
message of Attorney General Palmer.
asking the volunteer cooperation of
all former foed administrators and
officials OF the national and local food
administrations In the fight for lower
food prices. Expecting Mr.. Wilson
back early today. no reply was sent
ut once. As NJ. Wilson did not return
thie morning, as anticipated, Mr.. Lesh
decided to reply in his name. being
confident the assistance asked would
Be given,