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The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20
ELLISPORT

Kenneth Collins spent the week
end in Tacoma.
Mrs. Cliff was in Tacoma on
business last week.
b. X. Starr was IN Seattle on
business Wednesday.
Mrs. Hills enjoyed a visit from
her daughter Mary last Sunday.
Mr.. Herman Clausen commenced
work AT the Vashon Garage last
Monday.
Mrs. Marsh, son Martin and
daughter Margaret spent the
week end in Seattle.
The Selby family have returned
to Ellisport, We hope their stay
with MS will be long.
Mrs. Shufl of Seattle is occupy
ing the McClintock home while
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones are away,
Mr.. Richard Fuller was home
for the week end. He is working
for Frederick x Nelson, Seattle.
Mr.. Deppe of Seattle was over
on Sunday. He brought some
friends with him to spend the day.
Mr.. b. X. Starr entertained IA
boyhood friend, Mr.. w. Dusell of
Montevidio, Mimi, one day last
week.
Mr.. ileiberg went to Seattle on
Wednesday. He expects to remain
there some time and later go to
California.
Mrs. Huntington, who spent sew
eral weeks with Mrs. Aldrich. re-
turned to her home at Wapato a
few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Beckis re-
turned on Saturday from a three
weeks visit at their old home
Grandview, Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bartloff are occu-
pying the Outland cottage for the
winter. They express themselves
as being delighted with this place.
The Ellisport Chapter of the Red
Cross was recently disbanded, but
most of the old members renewed
their membership in the Red
Cross.
The lbeck family was over for
the week end. The male members
of the family were out early with
their guns, and duck they had for
dinner.
Chief Engineer Dickson of the
ferry Vashon" was home for the
week end. He thinks ii will be the
middle of December before the
Terry is Dack on ltS run.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff had for din
ner guests on Saturday last, Mes
danes Livesley and Aldrich.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jones
have gone TO California for the
winter.
Mrs. Morgan is enjoying a visit
from her brother and his wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Shade of Pueblo,
Colo. They had not seen each
other for 2S years. We can mag
inc the talkfest that is going on.
AT the last meeting of the Get
together Club, grating and bud
ding were discussed, illustrated by
use Of the blackboard and models.
Pruning is to be the topic for dis
cussion at the next meeting, which
is to be held at the home of Mrs.
+. +. Newman.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

Mrs. Tonnberg entertained the
ladies of Newport on Wednesday
al a farewell tea, on the eve Of her
departure for New York aud Nor,
way.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

the Mamy teachers ON Sunday ev-
ening.
Mr.. Pitt has just bought a fine
herd of cattle. That 5 right, Mr..
Pitt, get in the ring.
The Mileta Dairy Co. have ad.
ded another silo. Mr.. Cressy is EN-
ployed in the construction of it.
Mr., Withrow was somewhat dis
appointed because he did not get
TO attend that box social. Cheer
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20
DO YOU KNOW THAT

E. C. Thompson buys hogs, veal,
and beef stock, also hens, broilers
and rabbits. Call me up. Black
10 36tf
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

Several explosions occurred at
the Tacoma smelter early Wednes-
day morning, causing a property
loss estimated at 100000.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

y report of the last nceting of
the Island Grange will be publish
ed next week.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

that he slipped ON the wet plank
ing Of the outer lower deck. The
deceased was unmarried and was
a native of the Island, having
been born here 80 years ago. The
sympathy of the entire community
is extended the sorrowing family.
The funeral will be held today
Thursday at 80 p. M, from the
Methodist church, Rev. L. II. Geb-
ert officiating. lnterment in Va
shon cemetery.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

$4,000 was the price paid for
section of wheat land 6 miles from
Rosalia, Wash.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20
COVE COMMENTS

Mr.. Gompers, president of the
A. F. of L.. says with respect TO
the action of the federal govern
ment whereby the striking miners
are enjoined from striking and
their officials from giving them
aid or counsel) that it in effect
shackles labor, and he views with
alarm the consequences that may
be the result of such action. En-
glish newspapers also express
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

Just take a trip over the roads on
Maury.
Mr.. Roach is thinking of put
ting in lights-electric, of course.
Chas. shockley is now working
for r.. b. Hayes.
Little Oracle Larsen, whose foot
was injured, is very much improv-
ed.
Mrs. A. NJ. Rivers entertained
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

A report from Spokane states
that the Fairfield district produc-
e-i million dollars worth of peas
this year.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

Keep in mind the movies this
Friday evening at Y. NJ. c. 4. hall.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20
FALLS FROM FERRY And IS DROWNED

o. Miner, eldest son of Frank
Miner, pioneer settler on the Is
land, fell from the West Seattle
ferry while going about his work
late Monday afternoon and was
drowned before help could reach
him. No one will ever know, per-
haps, just how the accident hap
pened. Mr.. Miner had been en-
ployed ON the ferry as oilcr for a
long time, and it is the supposition
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

For a business education inves
tigate Success Shorthand School
Seattle, Wash
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

Expert vulcanlzing at Kendall s.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

Neolin soles at Rendall's repair
shop, Portage. Phone Red 1l51.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1919-11-20

Expert sawfling at Rendall's.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
|AMER|CAK,ta7EEnS
| BARRED'bf MEXICO
ENTRY REFUSED UNLESS ALL
ARE NkAlAED=IM CASE.
OF INJURY.
Men Who Desire 70 Enter Tampico
Section Must Free Governrnent II
from Responsibility in Case ofssaaa
Accidents"

Laredo Texas Many. citizens OF
the United States were refused per-
mits to enter. the Tampico, section OF
{ Mexico onx Saturday when they de-
clined to waive responsibility Of the
Mexican government for any bodily
harm that might befall them.
Tie Mexican consul here Just re-
ceived instructions from Mexico City
regarding this waiver proviso,s which
is to be, attached to all applications
for permits to enter the TampicO sec
ton where q number of y,Americans
and other foreigners recently have
been attacked by bandits. Several oil
men were among those refused per-
mits. ia. a. ~ - -.
The Mexican government thus hopes
to. keep, Americans out of Mexico, evis
IDENTITY believing that even the hardy
miner will not take the chance of cross
ing the border unless promised protec+
ton. 1T would seem to be simply sui
eide for Americans to go into Mexico
without this protection. E
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
BATTLE ON PEACE PACT.
Opposition viii Come Principally on
Article X. All

Opposition viii Come Principally on
Article X, e3i
Washington with the return of
Senator Kellogg, Minnesota, Republi-
can senator's fayoring mild reserva-
tons to the peace treaty conferred
and, IT was said, decided to oppose the
committee resolution OF ratification. ~
IN, Senators attending the conference
said opposition would be based prin-
cipalfy' against the reservation on ar
ticle x Of the league Of nations COW
enant. This committee, reservation,
one Of the conferees said, is regarded
as involving "scuttling Of the whole
leagne."Cf s 1896 3V6a l.
4 Senators attending the conference
expressed confidence that with antici-
pated support Of the Democrats they
would secure adoption at least Of a
modified reservation to article X. ~
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
BUDAPEST NEARs
STARVATION POINT
EXCESSIVE PRICES AND LACK OF
DEVELOPMENT MAKES CONDl-
TIoNS HOPELESS. ee.z-ss-
~, Food More Plentiful Than Under Boil
:. .shexik Rule, But There Is No Money
TO Buy It, and the People
az -sfsz Are Starving. 81 $50

BudARest.--Several of the largest
II plants in Budapest closed on Monday,
throwing 100000 men out of their jobs,
and swelled the idle to- 25o,Q,O. Rood
is more plentiful now, and there is Il
greater variety, but prices still are
uncovered. Many families are lclose
n.s 10 starvation.
Il > The average wage of the skilled
~ Workman is 30 crowns, while u large
loaf of bread costs 100, butter 100
pound, chocolate powder 12O a pound.
ssi iAtytiie restaurant a meal of meat, veg
xaaue,ables,i fruit, beer aud bread costs
so;o y1OO crowns ), fi9:asg h. ss;&3s3fl
$780,, One workman said: Under Bolshe-
yisln there was no food, Now there is
ii little food, but it is too costly to
BIZ buy 'Seo'.@9 SNs '-'2t9ta "@'
81 08'SDeJegations of citizens visited Pre-
s193mer Friedrich to inquire whaE lie is
fenedoins to relieve the situation to
Il, lgJhe, chief cause of distress is plum,
ep9 ,der.ng by the Rulnanians. Even the
factories where they have not taken
the machinery are forced to close be-
fore being 'requisitoned.." ~
"a lie machinery and goods taken were
valued at a billion crowns, but the
paralysis of industrial life will bring
the total much higher. sa $50 p. ~
laundering, if anything, had been in
creased after the receipt by the Ku-
lnanians here ten days ago of the
- allies note, threatening serious conse-
Il queIlces if unauthorized acquisitions
s. continued.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Mexican Story Discredited.

aaiAfexico City newspapers that General
x1idnan Bairagan, Mexican chief Of staff,
a; had discovered a plot to assassinate
sclIIesident Carranza is believed by Of
a., fiicials here to be another part OF the
;lpQYement by the inner circle, Of Car
rTanza's office holders to win support
foTf their chief among the Mexican
people.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
shonmen,s conventIon Called.

:, Chicago.-The executive council OF
the Federated Railway ShOpmen OF
the Chicago district has called a ma
tional convention, to be held here on
September %, it was announced Sum
day, to act ON the new wage scale,
granted by President Wilson. 4
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Famous Criminal Lawyer Dead.

New YorK.-James w. Osborne, for
siaesrassistant district attorney OF New
York and widely known as atjcriminal
lawyer, was found dead in bed, IN MS
: ataaltnlent at a hotel here Sunday by
his son. The cause Of death was given
as angina pectoris. ah aa-N
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Dynamite Suspect Jailed.

Salt Lake City.-Tony Bruno, want
ed by the authorities on the suspicion
of having been the perpetratcr of the
explosion in the Standard hotel, which
seriously injured his wife and her two
children and seventeen other roomers,
has been placed under arrest at Sco-
field, Utah, where he was working in
the new Kinney mine as miner. s,rl
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
) se,oium,s security Guaranteed.

( Washington. - The report from
abroad that Belgium's security Is to be
guaranteed against German agrees
sion by the United States and Great
Britain, although unconfirmed by the
state department here, is believed in
diplomatic quaters to be true.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Germans and Britons Clash.

Cologne Serious disturbances be-
tween Germans and British troops at
Euskirchen, twenty miles southwest
of this city, resulted in a soldier being
badly injured. The leader of the Ger
mans, man named Kupper, was court
martialed and sentenced to death and
the town was fined 100000 marks.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Paris Actors Still Out.

Paris, Friday.-A delegation from
the federation OF actors and theatrical
employees met with representatives of
the. managers association Saturday,
but found an agreement was impossi-
BILE, according to an announcement, as
a result of the renewal of the theatre
lockout on the part of certain man
ayers.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Death Penalty for Flemish Leader.

& Brussels-The Flemish activist lead
err, DIR. August Borms, who during the
German occupation helped the Flemish
sseparist movement with, the aid OF
Germany and accepted functions as an
activist minister, Saturday was con-
demned to death, following a trial
which lasted week. tisi% N&@
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20

- ninisg6td esrssford Gated.
nI6hdon!aSEord 7 Charles Befesford
ttede saturday might at the home 9 Of
tha,Duace pflPortiand, Rerriedale. near
CeithnessI Scotland, whore he hAgi been
staying for some time.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Austrian Strike collapses.

Vienna-The Austrian railway strike
has collapsed and the southern and
eastern trains have resumed service.
Tie employees have been granted tenn
pOrarily SO per cent advance IN
wages TO meet the increased. cost OF
living.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
,ssooing, to Fight Prohibition.

New aork.-The association opposed
to national prohibition, has announced
that 1T would go into. politics at the
No,c...5er elections. 1t will devote it,
attention to working for the election
Of afftiiprohibitionists as governors and
members OF state legislatures
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Liouor SUBSTITUTES Fasal.

jamestown, N. Y.-voura men died
here in one day from drinking bay
rum, hair tonics and other alcoholIc
substitutes. In each case the attend
ing physician certified to death as dug
to alcoholism"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Two Nearoes Lynehed.

: ,saeksonyille, Fla. Two negroes
charged with murder were taken from
the city Jail here shortly after mid
fiatt y Sunday, and lynched.S A mob Of
xfQS men storlned the jail. took the
tnfeh out and shot them to death. =
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Al,en AGAIN Denied parole.

Boise. The state board Of pardons
has refused the application Of Osov.
Allen, ex-state freasurers for q parole.
Aliens minimum sentence of five
years, for embezzling $4,000 Of stat4
funds. Will not expire until October.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Hur Property Lost in Explosion

Uubtellz Property valued at approx
imately 10000,000 marks, sold recently
by the Americans to the Germans, was
destroyed Saturday by series Of ex-
plosions in Ammunition dumps near
Neuwied. Among the materials de.
s@ ssf0yed was ammunition worth 3,W)O.-
600 marks, which was sold Friday TO
sas German company for. commercial
sokASposesS ais snrs'o6a1
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20

Soldiers Attacked from Ambush.
Belfast, Ireland-A party of eighteen
soldiers returning to barracks from
church, at ,FermoX on Sunday was
attacked from, ambush. One soldier
was killed and three were wounGed.
The others were overp0wered. @S
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Austria \ WIN Sign Treaty.

p Vienna Karl Renner, head Of
the Austrian peace delegation, has in
formed the newspapers here that he
would return to st, s0ermain and sign
the peace treaty handed Austria dur
ing the week. on CTS 10 siiis6 3a
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
Actor.s Strike Comes to- End,

,Neew York. The actors strike,
Which began about a month ago and,
isfter CLOSING the majority Of @legiti-
kate'c theatres In New York. spread
~ othsf cities. was settled Saturday.
Al theatres affected by the strike will
be, geopeReds at once aas h7e easS14io /,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
BATTLE IN CORRECTION SCHOOL
1as 5d3 10 sI3 tD@ 80 ~ TIS0G JSB fsf
One Officer and a Prisoner Killed in
Revolver Duel ~

:, One Officer and a Prisoner Killed in
Revolver Duel. -.g 81
-, Pontiac, 1ll.-One officer and one in,
o"' mate were killed and two officers and
Sso an Inmate were wounded Sunday in a
g. *.
7Hfevolver battle in the state 'reforma-
OF TORY here, safter two prisoners had at
aoiteinpted tolescape by saving the bars
Of their cell. eUs1ogs r43ag efgt 10
When two officers tried to enter the
cell, the prisoners, who had secretly
armed themselves with revOlvers, fired
upon them, killing -ce and wountling
the other, and fleeing FROM the cell.
There followed battle n the
"A grounds where one of the prisoners
twas killed and the other wounded.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-09-20
soeiaIists for. Soviet systsp,. /,

! Chicago.In a declaration Of Rrin-
ciples adopted Thursday, the national
Socialist party unqualifiedly Endorsed
tire soviet republic Of Russia and the
international Socialist movement and
condemned the league OF nations. ~
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-08-07
MAY RESTORE FUTURE
TRADING IN WHEAT

Minneapolis, MINI. Aug o.
Future trading IN wheat may be re-
stored almost Immediately by the
United States Grain Corporation.
owing to a crop shrinkago 50 serious
that the United states may bo UNI
able TO carry out MS plans for the
roproNlsionlns of Europe
Reports 90 this effect were cur
rent IN grain circles here today
They were based on an announce
ment by Frank L. Carey, vice presi-
dent OF the United states Grain
cofpor7uon that he vii attend a
meeting Of executives Of the corpor-
alton in New York next Tuesday TO
consider changes Of policy made
necessarg bT the crop shrinkage
Mr.. Carey declined 70 confirm or
deny the report that the corporation
may permit the resumption Of fu-
tire trading He .aid however. that
plans formed I'm anticipation OF a
huge exporlable surplus Of wheat
would have 20 bc revised, in view Of
Tho likelihood that Tho exportanle
ufpius VIII ne small
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-08-07
|. W. W, NOT
BLAMED FOR
BOMB PLOT
OFFICIALS IN LOS ANGELES
SAY ATTORNEY LAWLER HAD
MANY ENEMIES.
H o ME WRECKED
THREATENING LETTERS MAY
FURNISH CLEW-OFFER RE-
WARD FOR ARREST.

Los Angeles, Aug 4.-Pouce de-
tectives said today they did not be-
lieve the bombing of the residence
of Attorney Oscar W. Lawler, yes
terday morning, was the work Of
Bolshevists. l. w. w. or other radI-
Gals
BIG REWARDS OFFERED.
They said they based this belief
on the fact that Lawler had in the
past received many threatening let
tiers and had been involved in MANY
bitter cases which they felt, would
not furnish a definite cleW 4 totai
of Sc, 500 in rewards was Offered BY
private parties and organizations for
the arrest of the dynamiter today.
and the city council VIII he asked
10 add $1,000 10 that amount. It
was expected the reward would
reach $40, 900 by night
Lawler, former United states dis
trict attorney for southern Califor-
MIA. is undergoing tho heroic par
affin treatment" for the severe burns
he received. The skin is burned
off more than half of his body, in
GLIDING his back, arms and head.
The "paraffin treatment" originated
for soldiers burned by liquid fire.
is the only agency that can save
his life, physicians say.
SAVES HIS LIFE.
There were two distinct blasts,
persons living in the neighhorhood
said. Police say the first explosion
must have thrown LAWYER and his
wife from their bed. on the sleeping
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-08-07
Program To
Lower Food
Cost Secret
CABINET MEMBERS AND OTHER
OFFICIALS TELL WILSON
HOW TO DO II.
SCHEME DEFINITE
PALMER GIVES No HINT On
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
LEGISLATION.
SCHEME DEFINITE

LEGISLATION.
Washington, avg 5.-"Certain.
definite suggestions for reduclnl
living costs have been prepared for
submission to President Wilson late
today, Attorney General Palmer an
nounced this afternoon
Planners announcement came at
the conclusion of d three hour-and
a-half conference of eleven cabinet
members and government officials
at his office. These officials heard
the recommendations of federal
trade Commissioner Colver. Assist
ant Secretary of the Treasury LET
fingwell and Railroad Director
Hines, who have been investigating
food prices.
LEGISLATION INVOLVED.
Certain definite suggestions were
made and have been prepared In
writing in form which l shall
submit to the President at a con
ference today" said Palmer.
The suggestions involve some
legislation. They include all those
made at the meeting last week
when economic discussions began
and some other suggest ions made
today"
Suggestions made at the last
meeting. included. it Is understood.
reduction in the price of wheat, re
duction OF paper currency, llccns
ing dealers Ii necessities and re-
vival Of the part of the food admin
istration machinery
NO HINT OF PLAN.
Palmer would give no mixing Of
what the new suggestions are. It Is
assumed that they have 10 do with
prosecution Of food prohteers be
cause OF the presence a the meet
ing of G. w. Ames, special assistant
to Palmer in charge OF antitrust
legislation and administration Of
the food and fuel act.
Ames Is believed to have laid be
fore the meeting some suggestions
us a result Of his study of the report
= the big five" packers made by
the federal trade commission.
WHEAT PRICE REDUCTION?
The presence of Julius Barnes
AtN1N VI al" T. iitAEtA so KS vi III cor
poration was taken 70 mean reduc-
ton in wheat prices was discussed
Governor Harding. Of the federal
reserve board. who was not at the
first meeting last week. attended to
nN Others present included Score
tary G.ass. Victor Murdoch. Of the
federal trade commission. and Sec
rotary Houston and Secretary Wi
son.
Demands Of railroad employees for
government ownership of railroads
with employees sharInE the Profits
were standing out more clearly to
doy as President Wilson'S plan for
settling the wage demands has
proven unsatisfactory TO the railroad
workers
Fl. {. OF L. IN FORFGROUND.
The high cost Of living problem
continued in the foreground wH
Attorney General Falmere commit.
tee Of government officials mcct.r~
this morning to discaa tCutat.N
program for attacking the heb
prices, to ho submitted TO the cabi-
net meeting this afternoon
Thes TWO proportions took mr.
almost an The Intention Of important
government officials A sharp rrIt
seemed likely to break out IN con
gross as soon as the railroad en-
plovcs plan for government owuer.
ship rs mentioned IN either house
as those opposed 70 II have rltcr
out hints that they believe 81 wouIa
lead ultimately TO NATURALIZATION q: