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The Washington times., 1920-07-08
WOOD HAD MILLION
UND,L0EBADM|TS.
Biggest Campaign 'Slush Fund
Scandal Sprung at Chicago
by Senatorial Probe.

CHICAGO. July s..--The biggest
sensation sprung thus far In the
"slush fund' scandal involving the
campaigns OF leading Republican
candidates for the Presidency was
cracked wide open In Chicago yester-
day, when william Loeb. Eastern
manager OF the campaign OF Gen.
Leonard Wood. admitted before the
Senate committee investigating the
fund charges that the Wood cam
paign had been underwrltten for
~ 100000 by some OF the country's
biggest nnanciers.
Just prior to this a statement by
T. w. Hukriede. a Missouri Lowden
campaign manager, admitting he had
received $1,000 from the Lowden
camp, was placed In evidence before
the committee.
Among the alleged contributors OF
the Wood campaign fund named by
Loeb were j. B. Duke. the tobacco
king" who. Loeb declared, contrib
uted a substantial sum: the late
George w. Perkins. who handed over
$4,000 "for somebody else" and II.
n Rogers, the oil magnate. who gave
100000 to the fund.
~ received altogether S4O8. 600"
said Mr.. Loeb. THE campaign was
underwritten for 81, ,OOO. 900, however,
by George J. Whelen. Col william
Cooper Proctor, and A. c. Mcneil.
Each agreed to be responsible for
$3.50. 1000. spd II was decided to try
to get the fourth $250,0O0 by popu-
lar subscription"
or the 100000 received personally
by him. Mr.. Loeb testified. S225. 900
went to the Chicago headauarters of
the Wood campaign, 100000 to the
E,a aSfe q he a q ~ 70 ha
New York headquarters, and the re-
mainder. about $4,000, was sent to
Colonel Proctor a few days ago.
81 was asked to take charge of
the campaign. said Loeb, "and John
T. King WAS selected to manage the
general campaign. He was scheduled
to advance General Woods interests
| among various organizations. But
dissatisfaction with Mr.. Kings meth
| DDS developed, and we decided to
change managers and transform our
policy to a direct appeal to the pub
| lie. I was consulted as to the amount
of money II would take to carry the
appeal to the people"
1 Hukriede declared in his statement
| that the $2.O50 had come from z. l..
Morse. sof Excelsior Springs. Mo-. the
| Lowden campaign manager, whose
name was mentioned In the pre-con-
yention hearings or the committee as
having expended 1000 Of Lowden
| money. Hukriede said his statement
was made with no regrets or apollo
giles" and that the $1,000 had been
spent for legitimate campaign ex-
penses.
81 have nothing to be ashamed Of"
a portion OF the statement read. "In
the 1912 campaign both Roosevelt
and Taft spent more money in Mis-
| souri, than did Governor Lowden In
his campaign"
/ 1t was announced that the Missouri
exposures would give the committee
start in It's contemplated Investi-
cation Of Democratic campaign funds.
Those present at the committees
| session today were Senator Kenyon
of Iowa and Senators Reed and Spen-
Ger of Missouri. Senators Pomerene
and Sherman were absent.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
.JOHNSON'S STAND
DELIGHTS HARDING
G. O. p. Nominee Says He viii
Emphasize Policies, Not Per-
sonaIities, In Campaign.

MARION. July s.-The announce
ment made by Senator Johnson OF
California that he would support the
Republican ticket greatly pleased
Senator Harding. He said:
II am glad Senator Johnson Is go
ing TO give the ticket his support. I
am glad to know of eyerybody's
support. aud / would much rather
have the support on the grounds that
our platform is appealing than on
the grounds OF interest In the nomi-
nees."
The Ohio Senator added that
throughout the campaign he intended
to emphasize Interest in party"
IT'S going to be a fad In the cam
psign." said Senator Harding.
After several weeks spent In pre-
liminary preparation. Senator Hard
ing today began the actual writing
OF his speech to be delivered on July
% accepting the Republican Presi-
Dental nomination. He expects to
complete II In about ten days. during
which time he plans to see but few
visitors.
Following a custom acquired while
In active newspaper work, Senator
Harding is writing his speech with d
pencil on a scratch pad from which
II will later be copied on a type
writer.
81 am writing II as ! used to write
for the newspapers" he said. ITS
habit OF thirty years standing. l
write as think"
Attention was called to statements
accredited to Governor Cox that hs
planned an intensive campaign with
an extended speaking tour.
~ should imagine he would, but
that does not change my plans any,
Senator Harding said.
The Senator received a letter from
Hubert Taft, editor OF the Cincinnati
Times-Stsr. pledgtng to him the sup
port OF that publication as well as
"all the Taft family"
IL Is reported here that strong
effort Is to be made by the campaign
executive committee to induce Sena-
tor Johnson to make a speaking tour
of the country in the interest OF the
Republican ticket. There Is genuine
appreciation by the campaign man
ayers. 1t Is stated, of the Californi-
ans following. his personal magne-
tism and his eloquence.
Gen. Leonard Wood is expected here
next week for conference with
Senator Harding. Following that con
ference IL is likely that a statement
in support of the Republican ticket
will be issued by General Wood and
an appeal made to his following to
get behind the Republican nominee.
This will leave Senator Borah OF
Idaho, the only leader in the Chicago
convention unpledged in public
statement to the support of the Re
publican ticket.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
BANDITS SHOOT UP
ElNlNG ROOM OF HOTEL
Two Youths Awe Guests With Army
RevOlvers and Fire at
Waiter.

NEW YORK. July s.-Diners at the
Hotel Pines, a tourist hotel on the
LINCOLN Highway between New Bruins.
wick and Metuchen. N. j.. had thrills
they didn't expect at the luncheon
hour yesterday.
Two bandits drew up in a high
powered motor car, invited their
driver into the hotel and locked him
in telephone booth. They walked
into the dining room, interrupted the
music with a sharp command. and
terrorized the guests with leveled
army revolvers.
They fired five shots at one waiter.
all the bullets missing him. but the
noise brought so many to the scene
that the bandits lost their nerve and
fed. A close description of the men
has been supplied to the county
authorities and a search is being
made. The men were from twenty
to twenty-five years old.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
LEADER
TO SUPPORT GOV. COX

ATLANTA. July s.--Congressman
Upshaw of Georgia. a former vice
president of the Anti-Saloon League,
yesterday sent Governor Cox. of Ohio.
telegram of hearty congratula-
tions" on his nomination as the DEM
ocratic candidate for President. Up
shaw predicted victory for the ticket
and added: while, frankly. you were
not my first choice, / now feel that
the nation can trust at its helm a
man with your great administrative
record as governor, who prays at his
mothers grave for the help and guild
ance Of Almighty God"
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
PORTER CARTS WRITER'S
AWAY; AL@PANTS

SAN FRANCISCO. July S.-John
Callan OLaughlin. Washington cor
respondent, who reported the Demo-
cratic national convention. found
himself dangerously near a deadlock
in his plans for departure yesterday.
Early in the morning, while
OLaughlin was getting a few extra
winks of sleep, porters wheeled his
trunk away to the train. Upon aris-
ing he discovered that he had pack ed
all his trousers. The trunk was res
cued in time to permit the writer to
board the train.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
FIND MILLIONAIRE'S WIFE
FLOATING DEAD in LAKE.
Mrs. Bsdeli, Central Park Suicide.
Left Note Saying Husband Left
Her When Prosperous.

NEW YORK. July s.-The body OF
a fashionabiy dressed woman, believ-
ed TO be Mrs. Daniel M Bedell. wife
OF the millionaire clubman OF that
name. was found floating In lake In
Central Park yesterday. Police de
clare the woman committed suicide.
A note. found on the shore. read:
The Washington times., 1920-07-08

Il am the wife OF Daniel N. Beaem
STUCK 70 nim tpTousn adversrsy, ost
In prosperity ne sought others"
.. Redell, who IL a former city alder
man and prominsnt In politics. could
not be located.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12
THE UNLIMITED GUEST.

There is something very significant in the recep-
ton which has been accorded both Senator Reed
and Mr.. Gompers in Miami Members of the Cham
Der of Commerce have fatty refused to allow Mr..
Reed to use public park over which they have
jurisdiction, to speak against the League of Ma
tions. and Mr.. Gompers has been the occasion of
several unpleasant Incidents
While 1t IS to be deplored that any men Of pub
lie character should be treated with dscourtesy in
Florida, there is lesson to be drawn from both
Of these incidents. and it is thus UNLIMITED guests
seldom find themselves welcome the invited
guest"
The people resent being used for political pur-
poses just now. They have not invited Senator
Reed to come to Florida, did they invite Mr..
Gompers to come. And they resenting the fact
that these gentlemen self invited are forcing their
opinions upon the public.
The feeling in Miami seems to be that If these
senuemen are coming to Florida as private citizens
they are welcome. But if they are trying to make
political capital out of their visit that the people of
Miami do not wish to be used to pull political
chestnuts out of the fire.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12
FOUR GOOD PLANKS.

" VII succeed neither industrial nation
y people II we are going to spend one-third of
our ufne IN sleep, another in a rocking-ebair or
limousine and the remaining third trying To get
'e greatest amount of pay for the least amount of
"oiA- no industry, no country. no people can long
e1uuie VI survive the blghting effect of such an
an economic antthsism
This. from the Panama City Beacon Times :
well said -
anu ID might have been added, that we shall not
40 uapps people or happy nation. until we have
learned 'ne nobility and the joy of duties well
performed.
one OF the most interesting and most inspiring
lhnSs III the world is to read the stories of the men
OF America VINO have built up great businesses and
amassed great fortunes In every instance you win
ina that these men have loved the labor they per
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

formed. 1t has been something more to them than
La job, to be gotten out of the way as quickly as
possible: 1t has been opportunity, a stepping
stone to high things
"Our platform has four planks These planks are
America, Law, Order, Work. Taken together, these
spell more than common sense. Taken together
they will automatically end hysteria. We think
they also automatically will dispose Of the cues
ton of which shall occupy the grave-Europeanism
Of Americansm. We disposed, ourselves, to as
sign the role of the deceased to the former 1t is
time we buried anarcy in America and opened up
new country to actual law actual order. and ac-
tual work"
| This from editorial from the Saturday Evening
Post. which continues: Pray observe, there is nc
labor plank in this platform. There is better word
1t means much that labor does not mean today. II
is short word. but of the biggest and best in
| our language"
| That word is work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12
DIXIE HIGHWAY is
BEING INSPECTED

Tallahassee, Mar. 11.-(SpeciaL)-
Mr.. ". d. L. Robinson, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, secretary Of the Dixie Highway
Association spent Sunday and Mon
day in this city. Mr.. Robinson Is
travelling over the Dixie Highway by
motor inspecting the route and getting
information on the highway which he
will lay before the meeting OF the di-
rectors of the association to be held
in Chattanooga early this summer.
He expressed himself as much in
terested in the building of an improved
highway from Tallahassee to Gaines
vile via Perry, and predicted that the
building of such a road would mean
much to all the communities traversed
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12
WHAT HAPPENED MARCH IL.

ANNOUNCED as the policy of the United
States in note to all nations; Germany
will be notified through Swiss embas-
sy-China to sever relations with
Germany national legislature supports
the government.
1918.
War department to rush troops to
France in response to French request;
redoubles its efforts; plan to send
national army soon--Japan in parley
with Siberians; Toxic sees crisis: Jap
anese premier says situation will be
handled with utmost care-Big Ger
man raid at Laventie fails: attack
calls forth British protective barrage
near Amenities; defenders are un-
easy.
1919.
| Berlin reds make offer of surrender;
| Secretary Noske says II must be un-
conditional; loyal troops closing in on
Spartacides.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12
Florida Press Opinion,
Smithwick on the Job.

Smithwick on the Job.
No district in the state has more wide awake and
energetic congressman on the job in Washington
than has this. the Third Congressional District of
Florida, represented by Hon. ]. H. Smithwick
The Advertiser has been keeping close tab on
the activities of Congressman Smithwck and it is
yet to find single person who has been in Wash
ngton business from this portion Of the state to
speak disparagngly Of his work In congress. With
out exception they have found John Henry ION the
job" early and late. They have found that he is
popular among his colleagues and on friendly and
intimate terms with the leaders in the House. as
we'll as with the heads Of the various governmental
departments With and all, he seems to be
making good" and accomplishing as much. and even
more, for his district than others who have been
there for much longer period than has Mr.. Smith,
wick who is just now rounding out his first term.
While there is some talk Of opposition to Mr..
Smithwick in the approaching primary we no
reason for him to worry. Such talk is evidently
eminating from those seeking self ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
and not from desire to benefit the district. To
replace Mr.. Smithwick with OF equal ability,
but lacking his prestige and experience, would be
grave mistake for the people of the Third Dis
trct to make at this time-Holmes County Adver-
tiser.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

1915.
British press on indirection of Lille;
General French's troop make further
progress north OF LaBassee; also cap
ture village of Epinette three kilo-
meters east of Armentieres; La Bassee
is threatened by the advance.
1916.
Verdune fight at a standstill: de-
spite heavy artillery actions on both
sides neither army makes progress;
French counter offensive west of the
Mouse fails-Carranza forbids Ameri-
can pursuit of Villa without same
rights for Mexicans: General Funston
awaits for more troops before advanc-
ing.
1917.
French attack in Champagne on one
mile front driving Germans from
trenches won last month; Germans
ishell scissors sending incendiary mis-
siles into that town-Armed neutrality
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

He came He talked, the way he does,
CYou know that way he has)
He said a few that were not true,
And offered us some Jazz,
About a picnic he would give,
"a lovely picnic, tool
To which the president would come.
TO spend a week or two;
Also the Weep. and the House,
mot Mfr. House. oh, NOD
The Upper and the Lower House.
In fact, the whole darned show.
Now wouldn't that be lovely, -
And wouldn't 1t be dear
But what has that to do with Senatorial homo
This Year?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12
GOVERNOR TO HEAR
WHITEHURST CHARGES

Tallahassee. Mar. 1a.--Sheriff NJ. M.
Whitehurst of Pinellas county has
been summoned by the governor to APP
pear before him on March 80 for hear
ing on charges which have been filed
before the governor looking to the
sheriffs removal from office.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

He was entertained in this city by
the Chamber of Commerce and shown
many courtesies by Tallahassee's citi-
zens. He left this morning by motor
for Gainesville via Perry and will get
first hand information on the routing
of the highway through that section.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

THE scarcity OF candidates for county offices all
over the state is explained by the Florida Times
Union which says: 'They have not said so. but they
must know that the reason for this is that all
county offices so on salary basis next year, and
the chances for fat fees will have passed when the
new incuInbents take charge"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12
Makes No Difference.

Those strict partisan newspapers who have con-
tnualy been singing the praises of President VIII
son, and applauding his every move. will probably
read him out of the party" for appointing pro-
gressive republican secretary OF state-Palatka
Post
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12
Heigh HOY

Heigh Hof
Another diverting thing
Is the way the paragraphers :.
Have Of urging
Other people to
Co to work.-Macon Telegraph
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

The Jacksonville Metropolis has. made this dis
covery: Lansing is given credit for coming the
phrase. "A strict accountability Here is a modern
example OF the hoist by his petard."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

Dr. Max Nordau told the English Zionist Fedora
ton in London the other day that in the world
war the Jews had furnished 100000 soldiers to the
various armies. This. he said, was about seven
per cent Of the whole number of Jews. proportion
equaIed by few and surpassed only by the
French.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

ST. Petersburg, After Six Years. Is Satisfied runs
a headline in state exchange. We don't believe
it, St. Petersburg is too progressive. ever to be
satisfied.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

Mighty little politics in Florida yet says the
Lakeland Telegram. And the st. Petersburg Times
comments Eyes. brother. but there are plenty of
politicians cheer up"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

No one could speak of the Wilson cabinet as an
antique cabinet, now could they?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

Shooting at high prices is very much like shoot
ing at clay pigeons. 1t costs a lot and it does moi
really kill any game-after all.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

The aviator is not necessarily high-roller, be-
cause he is a high-flyer
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

Everybody is bettling the dollar-but. for our
part, we have nothing to say against it.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

What has become Of the old-fashioned democrat
who talked about the tariff and the color-line9
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

The republicans started the treaty fight. Now
they can't seem to be able to stop 1t.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

The Miami Herald declares that if Miami has
certified population of thirty-five thousand, there
deposit in the various banks OF the city s492
for each man. woman and child in Miami
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

The profiteers may be laying up something for
a rainy day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

The day draws The Ides Of March are here.
The income tax is here. also.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

1t is declared that in England the crime of crimes
is known as the cook grabber"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

Back to the old time democracy" says the
Tampa Tribune Back where2
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

It may not be out of place to suggest that if Es-
Gambia county is going to carry Off any more blue
ribbons. we should begin to make plans for our
next county fair.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

John Henry smithwick is going to have to beat two
opponents for congress. Wen. ne can do it-De-
FunIak Breeze
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12
Alcoholic Deaths.

Alcoholic Deaths.
The Journal of the American Medical Association,
which the official organ of more than eighty thou
sand physicians, asserts that there has been a sud-
den drop in the death rate for certain since
the prohibition of alcoholic beverage. 1t says fur
ther:
Recent statistics show that for July. August AMI
September i9t9 the number of deaths in Boston
from alcoholism amounted to only seven. COM
pared with thrty-o fortysix, thirty Eight and
for the corresponding period of the four
preceding years. Similarly. accidents diminished
from one hundred and fifty two in 1915. hundred
and seventy six in 1916. hundred and ninety
seven in 1917 and hundred and fifty in 1918
to one hundred and twelve for the corresponding
three months of 1919 Suicide also diminished to q
very marked degree.
ION the other hand homicide showed no material
decrease fact that has been noticed in other cities
1t seems probable, however, that certain unusual
factors at work to increase the number of mur-
ders. AS is usual after great war; familiarity with
means of violence and readiness to resort to sucn
means circumstances that must be reckoned with
during the slow return of law and order.
1.-The dimnution in the deaths from alcoholism.
cident and suicide that has occurred in Boston has
been observed in many other large American cities.
and She saving of life from these causes probably
far exceeds the increased number of deaths from
wood alcohol poisonng."-Miami Metropolis.
To Secure Government Aid.
The prospects of securing government aid the
Milton Brewton road making it government aid
road, which means that the government will match
the local authorities dollar for dollar in amount
they put up for it's construction sounds good to
the people of Santa Rosa county. With an east and
west road. the Old Spanish Trail assured and well
under way Of construction, the next need of this
county Is brick or cement road running north and
south The Milton Brewton road fills this need, and
with the proper support rendered to the county
missioners and others who giving literally of
their time and money for securing this road there
is little reason to doubt the possibility of securing
government aid in its construction. If Santa Rosa
Is to win for herself place in the scheme of de-
velopment, which she richly deserves among the
counties OF Florida, she will do through the build
ing of good roads. We have every other attribute
Of financial success and development. such as fer
tile soil, solubrious climate progressive citizens.
proximity to markets, and with good roads added to
these, Santa Rosa will in a short time become one
Of the greatest counties in the state.-Mton Ga
zette.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-12

(Ciip and past this in your scrap books.
Copyright 1919, New Era Features.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-08
WINTER GARDEN.

Winter has taken my garden,
 Her paths are brown and bare Nothing is left of the 1anbow scarf
 Or the dress that she used to wear. The flowers Of snow i1 my garden
 Drift into an empty nest The cold wind never brings me word
 UT Wayfarer or guest. But nutSatch comes ta my window.
 And q little gray chickadee Lives on the dark blue berries
 or my neighbor's cedar tree And there's something in a garden
 Like living thing asleep That will remember presently
 promise she must keep. And q ESeen word comes to my garden
 And leaves will unfold like wings, And l hear the first three warning
 notes
 The brown song sparrow sinEA Winter has taken my garden.
 Like poppy fields in tire west The sunset color has faded That lately lay on her breast But I feed the birds at my window. And ] watch the flowers of snow, And l wait for the day when crocus bulbs Win stir T the ground and grow. I-LOulse DriScol, in New York Times