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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-23
MONTPELIER

The finance committee of the Mont
pelier city council recently was au-
thorized to retake the census in Mont
pelier and this week they let the con-
tract to Charles Def Bancroft to re-
take ward three, in which there was q
loss of 2l6 names. Congressman Por-
ter II. Dale was here Thursday and
called Mr.. Bancroft to the hotel for a
conference with him on the matter,
with the result that Mr.. Bancroft re-
eeived advice az to how to take the
census and the need to have it com
pleted in quick time. Mr.. Bancroft
this morning commenced his work and
hopes to complete the taking of the
census by next Wednesday. Several
persons in ward three have reported
that their family was not enumerated
when the census was taken.
William r. and Addie George have
sold their place to John Docherty.
A hearing took place in probate court
Thursday relative to the settlement Of
Ellen Gleason as executriy of the es-
tate of G. j. Gleason, late of Montpel-
Ter. The will of Mary Peck, late of
Montpelier, has been proven and A. d..
Farwell appointed administrator, with
will annexed.
w. G.. Hastings, state forester, will
90 to Keene. n. H., to-day and this
evening and Saturday attend confer
ence of the New England section of the
American Foresters' association, at
which the technical men in that work
will attend and several will be speak
ers. From the 9th to 30th he will be
in Grande Mere, P. O., where he will
attend meeting of the society OF
Foresters. There will be many from as
far south as Maryland. This meeting
will be discussion among the state
foresters upon subjects which come be-
fore these men frequently.
A daughter was born yesterday aft
ernoon to Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Dover
Mrs. Fl. NJ. Mcintosh of Burlington,
accompanied State Engineer Mcintosh,
her husband, here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sawyer Of More
town were in the city yesterday, as
were ]. B. Bates and Burton Ward.
The street department has com
, menced improving the road on lower
State street in Montpelier which has
been in poor condition for few weeks
as a result of the heavy automobile
traffic. They have completed their
| work on the East Montpelier road BY
the Winooski river and over town hill
and have put each Of these roads II
good shape The traffic is largely GO
| inc over the town hill now so that
more care than usual has to be given
TINT road. A. ]. Darling, wha has beer
working on a steam roller in Randolph
is going to run the roller in Montpel'
Ter for couple of weeks. They have
been waiting for car TO ship the roll
! or to Vergennes. In the meantime, tbs
village has been taking advantage OF
the DELAY and, having been unable g
secure a man to run their roller Mr.
Darling has been operating It tor them
and has finished up their roads
A. j. Smith Of Cabot has settled hi.
account in probate court in the estate Of
Serentha NJ. Hollis, late of Cabot. w
c. Bolin of Randolph has been ap.
pointed administrator of the estate Of
John oGrady. late of Roxbury. Mrs
Bernice Martin of Marshfield has been
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-23

appointed guardian of Ida Martin, a
minor, living in that town.
Mrs. Theron Bailey, whose husband,
some years since, owned the Pavilion
hotel, is visiting in this city.
Miss Florence Reed is taking a vaca-
ton from her work in the Insurance
commissioner Office. Mrs. Ruby Their
iault is taking one from the National
Life ms. Co. Offices. They have gone
30 Old Orchard beach.
Russell Watson, who has charge OF
a part of the work in the forestry Of
flee, has completed the work that he
has been doing on the forest survey OF
the Groton state forest, in which he
has been gathering data for working
plan Of the forest. S. b. Deteler Of
Washington, D. C.,Swho is in charge of
the federal activities in connection
with the white pine blister rust, will
arrive here Saturday to attend con-
ference relative to the work in Yer
mont, checking up the advance that
has been made in clearing the forests in
the eastern part of the state OF the
rust.
Judge Harrie B. Chase of Brattle-
boro is disposing of chancery matters.
Thus far they have been Caledonia
county matters in which David Porter
has been attorney, one of which was a
divorce matter.
George +. Mara, who is in San Fran
cisco, has opened a law Office in Whit
tier, Cal, and will remain there. Mr..
Mara was a very prominent lawyer in
Bridgeport, Conn, and has been in
San Franciso since January p, when
he went to assist Chairman Homer s.
Cummings Of New York City, making
ready for the national Democratic con-
vention, Mr.. Mara is son-in-law Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gould of this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-23

of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. A. McAllister the
first of the week, have returned home
A son was born Tuesday morning,
July 20, to Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Vol
colt.
Mrs. Maude Wilbur has been III at
her home the past week.
Miss Eva Dubuque of Grand Isle ana
Miss Blanche Morancy of Beebe Plains,
Canada, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Hanson
Richard Cameron has been on the
sick list but is improving.
Chester Young is taking an automo-
bile trip to various points IN Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bixby made a
trip to Windsor the first Of the week
Earl Rock, who has been employed
at the Morrison farm for some time,
is home for few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-23
EAST BARRE

Mrs. Robert Spade, who will be re-
membered as Miss Emily Watson, Is
spending a few days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Watson.
Mrs. Hattie Fletcher Is visiting at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wal
lace Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Garrett of Sa-
lem. Mass. who visited at the home
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-23
BARRE DAILY TINES
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1920.
The Weather.

Thunder storms probably tonight
and Saturday; light to moderate winds
mostly south
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
STH CAVALRY AND SD FIELD
ARTILLERY BANDS WILL PLAY

A concert viii be p aged by the
Eighth cavalry band in the band stand
at Fort Bliss, on Sunday from to
9 p. m, weather permitting The pro-
gram follows:
March. The Fairest Of the Fair"
(Sousa)s overture. 'Ffgaro's Wedding
CIozart)s song for cornet. Silver Threads
Among the Gold" CBanizsl. performed BY
Sergt buEler Floyd A. Cash; waltz.
"Angee's Dream Herman: selection.
Faust" CGounod): march. ''Our victri-
Gus Nation fLincoln): finale. Eighth
Cavalry Afr'f Jalzabowszi).
The following program IS an
nounced for the concert to be played
by the SIND Field artillery band in
the regimental band stand, Sunday
evening, beginning at o'clock, wealth
er permitting.
March. 'OIevine" CvandercoolE): over
ture. Queen OF Autumn CBigge); 1elec-
ton from Verdrs opera. Rigoleto~
(Safranez); medley. 'Remick's Hits"
Uampe)s waltz. Imprisoned Dream"
(Roaes); excerpts from Luder's musical
comedy. The Prince Of Pilsen'' (Arr. By
Fulton): finale, Sind Field Artillery
March" fIgnacio)-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
EIGHT HUNDRED MEXICANS CONE
TQU 5. TO WORK IN BEET FIELDS

EIGHT hundred Mexican laborers.
L bound for the sugar beet fields OF
the United States arrived in
Juarez Thursday IN u box cars, the
shipment" comprising entire fam
lies, brought from the interior OF
Mexico. The movement OF Mexican
laborers TO the sugar beet fields has
been going on for about three months.
but the men, women and children
who arrived in Juarez yesterday
comprised the largest daily movement
on record.
This expectation Of labor is crowd
ing trains on all lines leaving FL
Paso. Railroad track laborers are
being induced 10 leave their Jobs. too.
as higher wages and employment for
entire families is afforded in the
sugar beet fields. The employment
is OF short duration. but the Mexican
does not seem TO take that into con-
sideratiou-
The sugar beet interests are offer
ingS5-50 per day for each man. woman
and child able to work in the fields.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
OIL CORPORATION IS SHORT
ON CONTRACT WITH CITY

Alderman R C Semple viii leave
Saturday night for san Antonio 70
confer with officials OF the Waters
Pierce Oil corporation, with a view
to settling a disagreement between
tn city OF FL Paso and the corpora
ton over an oil contract. The city
council decided to send Mr.. Semple
to San Antonio at its meeting Thurs
day morning.
The corporation contracted with
the city several months ago 10 fur
niBh a minimum OF 10000 barrels and
a maximum OF $4,000 barrels for six
months consumption, according TO
needs The city alleges the corpora
ton IS about 5000 barrels short Of Its
contract. The rising price Of oil pre-
selts another angle A telegram was
received from the corporation We'd
nesday, suggesting that q compro-
mise might be effected.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
NAME PUBLICITY MAN
FOR LEERAY, TEX, c. OF c.

Leeray. Texas. June 1s.-The Lee
ray chamber OF commerce. satisfied
that the oil fields in this vicinity are
worthy Of advertising. has appointed
a publicity man Malcolm Fraser. OF
FL Paso, was given the position Mr..
Fraser formerly was state immigra-
tion commissioner OF Arizona and
secretary OF the chambers Of COM
merce at Prescott, Tucson and FL
Paso- He has been employed by the
London. Eng. Daily Express, Omaha
Daily News, San Francisco Bulletin
and other papers IN the west.
More than 80 derricks can be seen
from the center Of the town today
and there are u producing wells
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
CITY AGREES TO SELL LAND
TO SASH AND DOOR COMPANY

The city council has decided to &C
cept from the Ell Paso Sash & Door
company $1,000 in payment for parts
Of Palm and Willow streets, sur
rounded by the company's mills and
the FL Paso & Southwestern system
tracks The company recently sought
title 70 the streets. and the coun-
Gil decided $4,000 was a fair price.
FL Pasoans will be given a chance
TO argue against the settlement in
case they do not approve It. and mayor
Charles Davis said Friday all criti-
cism was welcomed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

Three coaches carrying $50 Next
cans, left FL Paso Friday bound for
Colorado, Wyoming and Kansas. The
remainder will be shipped through
as soon as they can pass the liter
acy test and other requirements and
have their photographs made.
1t was said in FL Paso Friday that
$50 per person is a conservative estf-
mate for the cost OF importing and
shipping Mexican labor. This amount
includes the head tax, railroad fare
and food At this rate. the shipment
Of 500 Mexicans arriving in Juarez On
Thursday viii cost the sugar beet
interest S4o. 900 before one day Of
labor is accomplished. The return
fare is matter for consideration
later
The task Of passing the 500 Next
cans across the border probably viii
take several days
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
FRECKLES
Don't Hide Then With a TelIs Re
move Them With Othine-Double
Strength

This preparation for the removal Of
freckles IS usually so successful in
removing freckles and giving a clear
beautiful complexion that e is sold
under guarantee to refund the money
II II fails.
Don't hide your freckles under a
veil; get an ounce Of Othine and re-
move them. Even the first few ap
plications should show a wonderful
Improvement. some Of the lighter
freckles vanishing entirely.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength Othine: Il is this
that is sold on the money-back guar
antee-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

TO ENFoRCE LICENSE ORDINANCE
William Rotermund, Ell Paso motor
car traffic manager. announced Fri
day that the city VIII rigidly enforce
the ordinance compelling service car
companies TO Tut their license plates
on both in front and rear OF the cars.
plainly In evidence. and to show that
the car IS a public service car and
has a city license as such. The ordi-
nance provides a minimum OF SO and
maximum OF 500 fine. and Mr.
Rotermund said both driver and owner
of the car not conforming with the
ordinance would be arrested and
prosecuted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
OFFICER WARNS
AGAINST BUB0NIC PLAGUE

A letter was received Friday by
mayor Charles Davis and the city
council from DR.. c. ". Goddard. state
health officer, OF Austin. warning Of
a spread Of bubOnic plague and ask
ing that preventive measures be
taken.
'Bubonic plague has started on a
tour from Veracruz." the letter
stated. "aud suspicious cases have
appeared at Victoria, state OF Tamaul-
ipas, only a short distance from the
Rio Grande border"
DR.. Goddard suggested a rat eradi-
cation campaign and fumigation OF
all railway cars from interior points
before being unloaded-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
THE COURTS.


I1AesG W - AA0NNGa AEEhAGAmEs
John R. Cunningham vs.. Ida Nae
Cunningham. divorce granted, maiden
name OF Ward restored to defendant.
Florence Davidson Us. David D.
Davidson, divorce granted and maiden
name Of Boykin restored.
Juan Galegos VS. Marie Gallegos.
divorce. petition filed.
Connie Warren and Robert Crane,
robs cry. bonds set at $500 each and
case passed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

ACQUITTED OF ASSAULT CHARGE.
David Lewkovitz. charged with as
sault. was acquitted by a jury in the
county court at law, Thursday after
noon. Lewkovitz was alleged to have
attacked q 16-year-old boy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

Austin. Texas. June 1s.-The char
ter Of the Roe Kibbs company OF FL
Paso was filed today in the state de-
partment. The capital stock is S2O,-
and the incorporators are ". c. Roe,
S S. Nichols and Louis c. Kibbs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

Rl hEALs
Observations taken
At s a. N. 18th me-
ridian tim e June
IS, 1890.
ForecaEtgf
e Paso and VEIN
ity- Partly cloudy
tonight and satur-
day.
New Mexico: Fair
tonight and Satur-
day. probably ere
ceded by local show
ers east OF noun
taius this Afternoon:
little change IN tenn
perature-
Arizonas Fair to-
night and Saturday
little change IN tenn
peratures Sunday
uroba hTw FnFr
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

judge +. K Price. Presiding.
Florence P. Noe vs. Grothie Noe,
divorce, petition filed.
Burton-Lingo company vs.. c. A..
L0ngeuemare and r. Noel Tongue
mare, suit on notes, filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

. West Texas; Tonight partly cioudv.
Saturday partly cloudy warmer in norti
Relative humidity IN FL Paso A. mn,
Frlday was IS percent temperature Al
Precipitation last - hours Clnche4)-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

Lady Trowbridge declared recently
in London that smoking helps the
creative faculty and helms women
keep their tempers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

CARPETS CLEANED the hest way
By the best cleaners VII SON-1IIL-
L1CAN Plant . Phone 7s6.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

COUNTY COURT AT LAW.
Judge J. VI. Denver. Presiding.
State vs. David Lewkovitz. assault,
defendant acquitted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

JUSTICE COURT.
Judge r. B. RaTlins. Presiding.
State vs. Eluterio Wales. theft, held
for grand jury on bond OF $500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
ANTI-FAT

Art thou stout and getting stouter?
Stop repining-cease to mOans
HE thee TO the nearest drug store
ask for Tablets Arboline."
II
Arbolone viii stop that craving,
Make thee normal-that's well
known
ThouIt forget that hungry feeling
After taking Arbolone.
III
And the pounds away viii dWindle-
Waist no longer like a zone
Thou't be thankful TO the maker
OF those Tablets Arbolone.
Note.-This little poem was written
by a literary woman Of Los Angeles,
Calf. as a testimonial % Tablets
Arbolene. II so aptly and truthfully
describes the virtues OF this we'll
known anti-fat that the proprietors
use il for advertising Facts and
gratitude are both expressed with
admirable rythm and metre--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
THE WEATHER.

Q. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

We are going to make
it hot for the Chief Of
Police!
S. ". F. & F co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

KOdAk Finishing. see eandara-Adx
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
muslin wear.

We have arranged a special lot of soft muslin
and long cloth teddies skirts and chemises, EN-
broidery and lace trimmed. Extra CIR
SPECIAL each OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. y
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
bingham

A shipment of the famous guaranteed fast
color ~ F. c. Ginghams Just arrived. 50 Of tn,
newest fan patterns from which to choose. En
Extra special, the yard .........-.......-. OOC
Basement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
boys rUash suits

Boys gingham and pereale wash suits, in either
one or two-pieee styles. Solid colors or CT on
neat stripes. Extra special --..-..... y - y
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18
aprons for
stout LUOmen

Just received lot of these aprons, made of dark
blue, grey and light figured good quail 90 "
ity percales; sizes to Sc. Extra special. SpO y
basement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-18

main floor specials
WOmen's $I.50 Silk and Fiber Hose. .SI.Is
ChiIdren's Soc Gordon Round Ticket Hose. $50
Womeu's $3.50 long white silk gloves. 81. SIS
Women's $3.50 Silk Thread Hose. ....... S1.75
Women's S1.25 Silk Isle Hose. 9Sc
ChiIdren's soc Mercerized Isle Sox. 35C
White pointed S1.OO collar lace, the yard Sc
S1.65 Chiffon Wells, hemstitched. ......... SIPS
SIS Hemsttehed heavy edge chiffon mourning
wells .................. .S1.75
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
1 COMMENT ALA
\ N0TA D. WILSON
La Nota e. Stata Communicate al
Consiglio dei Ministr
-i in Roma
Published and Distributed Under
e PERMIT NO. B4i.
Authorized by the act of October 6.
.ls1I, on file at the Postofflce OF Phtla-
ielphia. Pa
A. $. RuRr .ESoN,
Postmaster GcucTal.

Roma. Z fcbbraio.--Iu una riuniouc
del Cousiglio dci Ministri sotto Ia pre-
sidensa dell'On. Mortaru. Qucsti ha
lctto la nota del prcsdcntc Wilson al
Supreme CouciliO degli AlleaH rclativa
ALA questionc Adriatica cd ha anchc
comunicata la deciSioue della Francia e
dell Inghilterra di rimanere ferme sullo
stabilize compromesso inviato Bel
srado il 20 gennaio. nonostaEte Fob
biezione di Wilson.
II Consiglio ha anchc considerato un
messaggo di Nitti, ora a I.ondra, ri.
guardante la possibilita' che cgii 81
rechi a Belgrade uella speranza di rag
giungere un intcsa con il Governor Jugo-
slavo, cd inoltre per gcttarc lc basi di
un trattato commcrciale ira l1talia c
la Jugoslavia. Ma prima di fare un
simile passo ron. Nitti vuole il con-
sense unanime del Gabinetto. pero' sim
tende che il suo proposto viaggio G SEM
plicementc possible dipendera' dale
relazioni International.
II "Giornalc d Italia" coSi' commcnta
Ia uota del Prcsidente Wilson:
'Il suo intervento G. addattato in una
forma non gcnialc da luSciar sOrgerc II
sospctto che Nia state SUggcrito sol
tanto dalla Sua ayvcrSiOuc verso
fItalia. Ad ogni modo eli Allcati
hanno rcagito cnergicamentc coutro Ia
Sua attitudinc, la quale G. offensiva
anche ALA loro dignita, poiche il com
promesso inviato Belgrade fu prepa-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
STOP PERSECUTION,
BRITISH TELL TURKS
Nation Learns It Can Keep Con-
stantinople, but Must Pro-
tect Armenians

London, Feb. 17.-(By \. p.D--
Great Britain. it was iearncd today, has
instructed Admiral Dc Robcck at Con =
stantinoplc to announce there that the
Allies have decided not to deprive Tur-
key of Constantiuopc.
The fact that continued possession OF
Constantinoplc had been granted should
not be misconstrued by Turkey, the
British representative was directed to
inf orm the Turkish Government in
plain words. 1t did not mean that the
Allies would deal leniently with Turkey
should the atrocities continue.
The Allied Supreme Council today
considered the latest reports of massa
cres of Armenians.
Mustapha Kemal. with force Of
$4,000 Turka and Kurds, has renewed
his campaign of determination against
the Armeniuns. The unprotected noun
tain districts have been attacked with a
total of 1000 victims.
The Turkish forces have advanced IL
Baghtche and are spreading a reign oi
terror. The Armenians are resisting
stoutly, but lack the necessary means.
and only immediate assistance can save
from total determination $50, 900 souls.
COnstlntinople, Feb. IA delayed -
Turkey denies all responsibility for tho
maintenance of order in the Aintab re-
gion, WhcrC James Perry and Frank
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

ratio principalmentc da Lloyd George.
II Sig. Wilson. che dclibcratameute non
fu rapprcscutato ALA discuSsione ue,
compromised, non ha ulcun diritto I'll
mcttcre II suo veto. =,
II Corrierc d'1talia ia rilevurc che II
Presideutc Wilson poteva cSprlmerc ID
sua opinionc sulla soluzionc della que
stione Adriatica quando fu discussa, ln-
vccc di quando G. per csscrc attuaia'
mentre al Idea Na2ionalc' dice /: 'ic
dimissioni del Segretario Lansing pro
vano che l'opinionc del Prcsidentc WI
son uou G. quclla dcgli Stat Uniu.
la Tribuna dice: 81 'aZiOne dcI sig
Wilson none un insormontabile ostaco'o
sullu via della sistcmazione della que
stiopc Adriatica La liberia Europa non
nuo' tollcrarc l'imposizionc della volon e
ia di nm uomo che non saggiamentc
rapprcscnta lc vcdutc della sua nazionc
o oucllc suo proprio partito.
Tn dispaccio da Londra al McsSag
rcpo dice che Subato, discuntcndo Ia
QUESTION: Adriatica nclla Confcrenza u
i.opdra, ron. Nitti fccc rilevarc che Ia
situazionc economical d Europa era
sfort,iuntameute tale da precluderc ne
goziati che avrobbe potuto condurre AHA
migliorc souzione. =,
"Ouipdi-dice il Messaggero-nella
discussions della questione Ia quale tut
fora puo' cssere sistemata, moi blsogna
che teniamo sempre presente ii fattore
America. Bisogna che non dimentichi,,
amo che rAmerica ha il coltello per II
manico. La temperance assenza della
rappresentauza americana al Concilio
non deve lasciar pensare che America
non prende intercsse mel lavoro della
Conferenza. Essa osserva come procede
puo' intervenire al momento psicolo.-
pico cd annullare oualsiasi decisionc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
U. S. CAPTIVE NOT FREED
Release OF Askew From Mexican
pesperadoes Is Denied

Washington, Feb. 17.--(By 4. ?. ]
Joseph Il. Askew. an American kid
mapped February | from Lerdo, Mexico
by bandits who demand ransom OF
$40 900 gold. still is held prisoner,
according to Il statement last. night by
the National Association for the Pro
lection of American Rights in Mexico.
The statement contradictcd reports
from Mexican sources that Askew had
been released.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
szECHENYl RICHES AT STAKE
countess's Fortune can't Be Seized
Unless ". S. Signs Treaty

Countess's Fortune can't Be seized
Unless ". S. Signs Treaty
Budapest, Feb. IL (By A. P.)---
Interest in the question whether Amer
lea will sign the treaty of peace with
Hungary is shown by Count Laszlo
Szechenyi. husband of former Miss
Gladys Vanderbilt, of New York. II
America does not sign. the countess s
fortune, which is now sequestratcd in
the United States, cannot be held for
Allied reparations.
The count. who is visiting American
friends here. yesterday denied as in
famous" reports that he was seeking a
divorce.
ut is unbelievable" he declared,
that the father and mother. of four
children whom both love should wish to
separate" -.
lie expressed anxiety that Countess
Szechenyi be reassurcd on this point.
and said they were separated at pres
ont only because he, an enemy sub
ioct." was unable to go to America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

Johnson. representatives of the Amcri
can Y. NJ. G. A.. were killed recently.
This stand is taken on the ground that
French and British troops are jointly
occupying Syria and that Aintab Is well
within the armistice lines, it is learned
on good authority.