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The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-04-23
THE SPENCER COMPANY TO
CARRY QUALITY FOOTWEAR

The Spencer Co., Elizabeth City S
newest gents furnishing store, will add
mems, women's and children's shoes to
their line. They have secured the Flor
sheim shoe for men, the Patrican shoe
for women and Lenox shoes fofr child
rem, every line a strong one. With the
Kuppenheimer line of clothing for men
this store is well prepared to meet the
demands of those who favor nationally
advertised lines of merchandise,
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-04-23
.OVERALLS. MAY
MAKE MEN FREE
Tho The Fad VIII Hardly Low
=. er Price of Clothing
BY w. o. SAUNDERS

The only good thing that can
come of the Overa1ls Club fad is
the introduction the fad will give
millions of men to a sensible,
serviceable garment that should
be a part of every mans, ward
lrobe. Millions ofsmen have new
er realized the full height and
scope of their usefulness and pro-
ductivity simply because they
never have worn clothes condu-
Give to genuine labor. There are
a thousand and one useful, labor
saving, money saving, honorable,
healthful and thoroly delightful
things that a fellow in overails
! can do, that the same fellow new
er could do in creased trousers
! and immaculate toggery.
| lust because he hasn't suit of
| overalls handy the average man
lets his $1,000 automobile depre-
ciate 10 per cent. a month tor
want of oil, grease and attention
to the neither parts of the thing.
lust because he has never felt
the abandon and freedom of a
pair of overa11s the average bus
mess and professional man does
MT know that he can take down
and put up the stoves, repair his
| furnace or do bit of plumbing.
And because he doesn't know
the abandon and freedom of a
suit of overa11s, the average man
has lost the vim and enthusiasm
of youth. He has forgotten how
to play in his custom tailored
clothes; he doesn't know the
ioy of rolling and tumbling on
the ground with his kiddies and
the puppies, because he can't get
off his dignity for fear of getting
his clothes mussed up.
Fam for the Overall Clubs, not
for what they think they are tor,
but for the reason which l have
stated. AS an attempt to ham
mer down the high prices OF
other wearing apparel, the Over
all Clubs will prove fizzle and
demonstrate again how little YER
sed we American people are IN
simple economics. But for CIV
ing adwt Americans a new sense
of freedom and independence; tor
taking the starch and stiffness
out of our conduct for giving us
an excuse to relax, romp, bend,
get down underneath things and
/ climb over other things; for kill
ing off our snobbery and con-
tempt for anything that soils Our
| hands and haberdashery, the
Overall Clubs may prove a bless
ing in disguise.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-04-23
OVERALLS
BY RaIph Pool

The latest fad has
hit the town!
In overalls of blue
or brown
Are those who fon-
dly advocate
A simple dressed-in
denim state.
Thus far the move
shows little speed
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-04-23
Mr.. Fletcher HAS A
GOSLlNG WITH q FEET

NJ. r. Fletcher, r. F. D. L, Elizabeth
City, has gosling with four legs and
four feet, hatched one day last week.
Mr.. Fletcher says the gosling seems to
be perfectly sound and normal is every
other particular and uses all four legs
in getting about. In fact, says Mr.. Flet-
cher, the gosling walks like mule. The
freak gosling also has wings.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-04-23

FOR SALE:-Full blood Guernsey and
Jersey heifer, seven months old. in good
condition. A. e. JONES, r. F. d. 3,
civ cApr. 23-1t
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

for the arrival Of Jane Cowrs "SmiI-
Ing Though" Company. Miss Ramey
according to friends in this fly. plan
ned to marry Robert Mccarthy. an
electrician with the IS Milling
Through" Company. whom she had
met through Miss Thompson
Miss Thompson. whose father owns
q hardware store In small town
near Boston. came to New York about
a year ago. She planned TO go on the
stage, but had been unable 20 got an
engagement. While touring the
agencies she met Mccarthy. whom
she had known in Boston. Beyond
these facts. persons mentioned as
knowing the two iris could give no
further information.
Concerning, Miss Ramey. however.
more was obtainable. Miss May W.T.
liams, an actress In burlesque ana
vaudeville. declared last night that
she had received letter a week ago
from Miss Ramey. This letter. ac-
cording to Miss Williams. was writ
ten from 1Ol North Pine street, Al.
toona. Pa.
In the letter, Miss Ramey recalled
that she had borrowed sum OF
money from Miss Williams with
which to get to Chicago. and prom
ised that she would soon repay It,
The letter contained merely the
things that one friend might write
to another. a bit Of theatrical Cos
sip and no hint that the writer had
any premonition ofthe fate that WAS
to Overtake her. She mentioned the
fact that she expected soon to go o
Chicago.
Gus Ihrig. proprietor of a cafe. said
hA nh eSo fhof hath UirlQ Ind
visited his place a day or two before
they left for Chicago. He said Miss
Ramey had told him Of her approach
ing marriage. and he had been sur
prised because he had understood sh.;
had been married to James McCauley
a burlesQue actor. At the address at
which Ihrig. said McCauley had liv, d
for eight years. one one remembered
him.
Another theatrical associate who re-
menlbered the girls. especially Miss
Ra ney. was Frank kamplain Of the
vaudeville. team of kamplain, Bell
and kamplain. He lives at ga w
Forty-second street.
"Ive known Maree Ramey," he
said, "for about five year. Her home
Is in Altoona Pa. where she liyea
with her mother. Her father, !
understand, died about two years ago.
He was employed in some mill out
there. I met the girl while We were
playing an engagement in the alter
in West 1S1st street. near b oadway.
Maree was married to Jim M Cauley
and they wee on the Same bill with
US.
"McCauley's mother lives at Glen
More, N. j.. a small place near Hope
well, and went down there once
with Maree and McCauley. / under
stood that lMaree had been married
once before she married McCauley.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
6CH|[DREN DIE
:.s.1'|Nf|RESCARE
less Of Lives In New. York Movie
. Attributed to Paddock :,
! n on Exit.

NEW YORK. Nov. 16.-Six chill
dren dead, a dozen others seriously
injured, all becauss Of a locked exit
that should have been open. led au-
thorities today to issue stern warn
ings to proprietors Of moving pic
ture thesters. An ordinance which
prohibits children under sixteen
from entering movie shows unless
accompanied by adults is to be in
voked, and will be rigidly enforced,
the authorities announced.
PADDOCK HELD As EVIDENCE.
Investigation into Sundays Tragedy,
In which a score of children were
trampled In a panic at the Catharine
Theater, caused by a false alarm OF
nre. continued today. The police are
holding as evidence against the pro-
prietors of tina housdUa, paddock which
was on one OF the exit doors and pre-
vented the little ones from escaping.
The little theater was crowded TO
capacity. Children filled most Of the
800 seats, for the hero of the picture
was an Italian lad. who rose from
humble surroundings like theirs to
riches and fame. The YOUNGSTERS
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
ITALY CUTTING WAR
EXPENSES TO BONE
Has Demobi'ized Its e Forces
More Completely Than Any
Other Country.
By EDWARD STRUT,
international News Service.

ROME. Nov. 15.--Italy Is cutting
down her military expenses to the
"irreducible minimum" officials Of the
Government declared today. The best
proof that Italy is .ar from dreaming
of imperialism, as alleged by the Jugo-
slays, may bo found in the way the
military estimates are being pared.
Should Italy be obliged to SHOW
her claws" she would not have any
claws to show.
In no other country has demobilixa-
ton been moro drastic pr complete,
although the situation both at home
and abroad would hardly Justify this
sublime confidence In the future
However, the situation has cleared
during the past week by the satiefac
tory settlement OF the 1talian-Jug
s,lAv dispute over Fiumo and other
Adriatic territory.
The civilan war minister, Signor
Donini, who is n mild socialist, con-
tinucs industriously in the work OF
''demolishing" the army as he would
break up an old battleship that has
served its time on the battleline. In a
letter addressed to a Milan paper he
stated that only 5000 600 lire a
month were spent on the army during
the lat fiscal year. He hopes to re-
duce the amount to 1l4O0O.O 900 lire
per month during the ensuing fisca
year.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

were a bsorbed in-the progress OF tine
screen here, Ptetr0. who Was protect
ing his father from thieves, "HeH
smoke began to, seep through tho
cracks of the thestef floor. q
" My Godl It's a nre! This shout
came from an elderly woman VINO
gathered a little. otsA under hes arm
and ran for the nearest exit imme-
diately loud walls lslSse. Cbldren
began to cry. They Jumped from their
seats. TANNED the aisles. and fought
for passage. The lights nickered out
BANANA MAN Is HERO.
Youthful cries attracted many resi-
dents OF the Italian neighborhood'
Camille Bruillo. who sells bananas
from "a cart on the Bowery. darted
into the theater and attempted TO
shout down the CRIES Failing. ne
saved those he could. Camille carried
more than fifteen tots to safety and
then collapsed. overcome by smoke
Some one sounded a hre alarm.
Many who were carried from the
theater overcome were soon revived.
The most remarkable story Of the
occurrence was related by Camille
Alyiro, fourteen. year-oid italian lad.
Camille was found huddled beside
a stove In a fourth floor back room
In oliver street His,faceTwas SCARED
where heavy shoes had stepped and
his little back was a mass OF welts.
ITALIAN BOYS STORY.
rob. I'm all right now" he said
'But. gee. l was scared. l took my
little brother. Salvatore. to the show
We were sitting there about the md
dls when smoke came In. Then somo-
body hollered fire and we Jumied
I snatched Salvatore and got out OF
the seat. Then a big man with black
mustache came down and told US to
sit down, nothing WAS the matter
But everybody was crazy. A big foile:
Knocked me down In the aisle.
pushed Salvatore underneath me. and
then / don't remember nothing. ii
my ma Kissed me and said. bella
mio.'"
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

NEW YORK. Nov. l5.-Maree
and Lilliau Thompson, found ad in
Chicago, left this city on October u.
expecting to reach Chicago In time
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
F|NDn'TP.DFF'MAN1
!. NSTAGEE.ssLA4Y|NG.
Five other Suspects, including
Common Law Husbands Of
Victims, Held. 90.
(continued from First Page. j


strls. The four had been living to-
Rether In an apartment ut bss North
siiyio and Peter citti were taken
into custody after II had been re
vealsd the women had been In their
store Saturday evening. a few hour.
before their death. Comas. IL 10 de
ciared, had told the victims they
might obtain wine at cittps. He 10
chef. ''
This theory that the police are
working on IL that the girls wsr',
not slain on the spot where thei
bodies were found. but that they wer,
killed elsewhere and, their bodies
transported In an automobile and
thrown out at the lonely spot. which
! is shielded from the park by an EN-
bankment.
sTRUGGbED FOR LIVES.
POOLS of blood nearby and cuts and
bruises on their bodies indicated that
the girls had struggled for their
lives. .-
McCarthy and Meeks. admitted they
were not married to- the girls, but
both declared that they had planned
weddings. Miss Thompson. had been
seeking a divorce from James Nc
Ardle. a carnival show performer.
There were few clues for Identified
ton. There were no, pock textbooks, no
money, no papers. A black velvet
hat, with a bedraggied imitation of a
Bird OF Paradise feather and trim
med with silver, had been purchased
from a millinery shop in New York
city.
The shoes of the Thompson girl
were also purchased in New York. and
carried the Nos. "450-1OS7." Her we'd
/ ding ring, a 22-karat circlet. made by
New York Arm. bore the wording,
From b. n. II. to l. T.. e-19-1S."
The Ramey girl had wrist watch
and also wore an old-fashioned
brooch. with two gold tassels. and an
other brooch, a cameo OF the Goddess
OF Liberty.
FOUND FLAT DESERTED.
The police learned that about II
o'clock last night MCCARTHY and
Meeks arrived home from work at the
! Cort Theater. They found their COM
panions gone. They made inquiries
and learned that the girls had been
seen going toward the delicatessen OF
Silyio and Pietro Citti, at 800 West
| Illinois street
Silvio Citti said that the women
came into his place about o'clock.
made some purchases of olive oil and
| chestnuts, and that he gave them
couple Of drinks of wine. When they
left they were sober.
Police officials evolved the theory
that the two women had accepted an
invitation for an automobile ride with
a party of men. and that. intoxicated.
perhaps drugged. they were thrown
out of the car on the lake front and
died OF exposure. Both had consider
able money when they left their
rooms, They had none when found.
NEW YORK. Nov. 15.-MareN
and Lillian Thompson, found ad in
Chicago, left this city on October u.
expecting to reach Chicago In time
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

and this WIN be the perman-
ent Headquarters OF the league.
A ceNOnolites Wiu hs Rppoluisa 20
examine and report on the CREDENTIALS
OF representatives. after which there
will be an examination. ana adoption
OF the agendA and Q discussion of
the rules Of procedure to be observed.
TINS will take all Of the nrst dav
or two-if not moTe-and the mex
Item on the program 10 one which viii
cause considerable discussion and no.
unlikely some heartburnings. This
10 the discussion OF the admission o
States not named In the annex to the
covenant.
There are twsnty-one matters 10 b.
taken up altogethsr-with the posi-
biIity that others may arise. IL f.
therefore certain that this session OF
the League will last for four or five
weeks. IL not longer.
Among the important question:
which will be discussed here withir
the next few weeks 10 the establish
ment OF a permanent organization u
Zeal with communications and transi
questions and the establishment OF {
permanent court OF International Jus
t,ce
Labor will be interested In the dis
ous which win take place ovel
'he -e'a t'ors het"een t"chnical or
ganixations and the council and as
sembly of the League.
aRUssELs CONFERENCE REPORT
The recent Brussels conference viii
have a lengthy report to make-witf
many important recommendations OF
he question OF international finance
Affiliated with this will be tho ques
Ion OF the nature OF preparations re
quired to enable the economic weapon
Of the League to De used In case OF
necessity.
Woman will come to her own on thu
question OF supervision over the exc
cution OF agreements, with regard
the traffic In women and children.
Important amendments to the cove
nant are to be proposed by the Dan
'sh, Swedish and Norwegian govern
nents. and at the request of the gov
>rnment of the Netherlands 1t Will b
decided what supervision Is to be ha'
over the execution OF agreements wit
regard to traffic In opium.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
FRANCES MILITARISTlC"
POLICY Is ATTACKED

LONDON, Nov. IA slashing at
tack on Frances policy, which he
calls frankly reactionary and mill
artistic" is launched by A. G. Grad
liner in the Daily News today. The
noted publicist declares that the
policy which ne denounces 10 furtively
Imported by England. He draws ar
ominous picture of the European
situation. All Europe" he says, "is
smitten with palsy due to disbolical
statesmanship."
The article reads in part:
Europe cried In vain for rest.
peace, Cancellation. and healing influ.
ence"
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
BELIEVE ONE OF VICTIMS
MAY Be SUSPECTS WIFE

BOSTON. Nov. 15.-Robert McCar-
thy, held in connection with the Chi
cago tragedy, wrote home several
months ago that he was married to
girl named Marie" He never men,
toned his wife's last name. and his
sister, Miss Mary Mccarthy, said to-
day she inferred that Marie" was
with the "Smilin' Through" company.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

Of the San Francisco gangstsr in Prls-
ella Dean's new picture. Outside thu
LRw." soN0s tricks az tNa RsWat
tricks OF the big city gunner. 10
told CLANCY how the gunner carry
and use their weapons. their method
Of attack. and the latest fads OF tbs
underworld. =
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

Intsrestod In books1 Authoritative
reviews OF the latest publica tons ss
well as news Of the book world. appear
on the magazine page Of the Washing
ten TtNaa. r.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

I ADY IRENE DEAN PAUL.
Of London, with hcr dog,
Good Luck" who recently ar
rived In the United States from
England. 81.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
BILL BURNS Tells FIN
ALL ABOUT TOUGH UNS

Detective william J. Burns made q
visit 70 UniVers"l city recently 10 give
Lon CLANCY, who IL playing the role
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-01
Richmond Daily Register
Winchester Not Satisfied

A lot Of towns are doing it and
after our census figures are an
nounced. Richmond may do it
too. Winchester is the latest.
Because Of her registration and
school census indicate popula-
ton of between 10000 and 1900
and since LOCO new homes have
been erected in the last ten years
and there is not a home available
Winchester will seek a recount
of the 1920 census, which gives
it a population of 1856, a gain of
90 per cent.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-01
P. A. &. Bazaar Saturday

All roads lead to the P. A. c.
Inflrmary Easter bazaar, Satur-
day, April 3. Follow the crowd
and you will have profitable
and perfect day. Mrs. Thomp-
son Burnam, who has made
for her wonderful
spreads, has charge of the lunch
con and will serve the following
delicious menu: Old ham, chick
Ell salad, potato chips, beaten
biscuits, hot rolls and coffee. Mrs.
Burnam is supported by an all
star committee, Mesdames G.. d.
Simmons, Harvey Chenault, Will
Arnold, A. J. Suit, Will Bales
J. w. Smith, Waller Bennett, c.
F. Chenault, A. K. McCown, Bal
lard Luxon, Elizabeth Simmons,
Annie Richmond, Charles Doug
las, Joe Boggs, G. G. Perry,
Jonah Wagers, c. w. Cobb, Mat
tie Oldham, Louis Nea1e, War
field Bennett and Miss Rec
Rice. 3 szsE
The world and his wife will be
there to join the merry throng
and tote your family along.
Not every one is free to roam,
happy. gay and free;
Somebody's got to stay at home,
somebody else-not mel"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-01

Week hegin-i Week begin
ming Nov. ming Dec.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-01

dent on political matters as any
man in the party. The Presi-
dent selected him as manager of
the last President campaign, and
the friendship that grew up then
has continued. Men familiar
with the situation believe Mr..
Wilson informed Mr.. Mccormick
of his attitude ON a third term
before Attorney General Palmer
Ientered the race.
Mr.. Palmer also is credited
with being familiar with the
Presidents views. In a letter
written on February. 5, 1913, II
days before Nj. Wilson was in
iaugurated the latter wrote Mr..
Palmer, then a member of the
House. his views on the PROPOSED
Constitutional amendment limit
ing the PRESIDENTS tenure to a
spgle term Of six years. 1t was
the ''President,s,, opinion WHICH
caused defeat ii lie antfiiidhent
in the House. EH was adopted BY
tffes Senate. 80 ~ rs fss
In February, 1916, when Mr..
Wilson was about to seek re-
nomination despite the single
term plank in the 1912 platform,
the letter was made public by
Mr.. Palmer with the consent OF
the White House. Several SEN
fences in it show that the. Presi-
dent approved Of the American
tradition against the third term.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-01
so EASY TO COMPLAIN

It's the easiest thing in the world to
complain,
The grumbler can always find reason
to whine;
One cloud in the sky is an omen Of
rain,
But why should we fret if the weather
is fine?
Fault findings the easiest thing We
can do,
It's seldom that things can be rated
at par;
But what the worlds wanting of me
and of you.
Is to try to be cheerful with things
as they are.
There's many a flaw in the pleasures
we plan,
There's many a thorn on the stem OF
the rose,
Life never makes perfect the pathway
Of man,
There are troubles to meet him where
ever he goes.
The wilmer can always find reason tc
whine,
The worst we can see when the best
seems afar,
There are: bound to be days when the
sun fails TO shine.
SO try to be cheerful with things a.
they are.
1t is easy TO Grumblc and find faul;
| and frown, .x az
! !. meas easy t 1f'''5',s "+,'aHaHTf n E|P1
The. cynics can tel What's s.iSSswEsslq
with their town ~ ~
And the scoffers are ready with
tongue and with pen,
But here's to the man with the cour-
age to see
The joys which exist, not the failing:
which mar,
Who looks for the best and is trying
J to Be
Contented, and cheerful with things
as they are.
by Edgar A. Guest
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-01
To FACE THE MUSIC

Coroner Rudolph Davis CT Paris
went to Youngstown, o., TO bring
back Sidney O;mes, accused Of hay
ing eloped with = 17-year-old girl of
this county, leaving a wife and young
babe at home.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-01
800 TO HIT PREACHER

COST $500 TO HIT PREACHER
Hugh Creelman, former fireman,
was fined 5000 ut Newport for knock
ng down Rev. j. 2. Jenl1is when the
minister pointed him ont as one Of a
group OF men he claimed to have seen
shooting craps.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-01
Wilson VIII Not Seek
The Third Term

Will Woodrow Wilson seek a
third term? is a question upper
most in the minds of the people
today. The following Washing
ton dispatch to the New York
Times throws some light on the
subject: ni.-. 80
According to a person who is
in a position to know President
Wilson stands with the. former
Presidents of the United States
who were opposed to a third
term. 1t is said today that those
closest to the President knew
that he did not intend TO seek a
third term or use the power of
his office to dictate the nomina-
ton of his successor.
1t was declared that a leading
member of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee has stated that
President Wilson, who is now in
control of the party machinery,
would not relinquish it by an
nouncing his intention to retire
at the end OF the term. To do so,
! it was pointed out, would plunge
the party into bitter factional
warfare at the San Francisco
convention and prevent the Pres-
ident's friends from diGta ting the
party platform. While it is not
the purpose OF the President to
seek nomination it is his purpose
It is said, to largely mold a plat
form and write into it the issues
lhhhiaht siish tliasiss thNsDemocratic
candida te.in{M suppgft.sss, .ss..;s
t r. ms dpR2QrtH the 4Sse EtsofiSt that
mt, Eifs6n Atengs sstssssfe tie at
the end Of the term it is declared
that Vance Mccormick, OF Penn
Isylvania, former Chairman of
the Democratic National Com
mittee. satisfied himself to be-
come associated with the cam
Ipaign Of Attorney General Palm
er for the Presidential. nominal
ton. Mr. Mccormick is regard
ed as being as close to the Presi-
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-01
Corns and 'sGets-It" Can't Live
TOrether

You'll have no more pain but will
notice the corn getting loose and
wobbly. In a day or so, you lift
it right off without any feeling:
That's the end of the corn and of
your troubles. Millions have proved
e.. "Gets-It' to- be the one and only
unfailing, common sense corn re-
mover. Why not you? a
Gets IT, costs but a trif1e at any
drug store and carries a money
back guarantee. MID by E. Law
renee & Co., Chicago.
Sold in richmond ana recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy bJ
Stockton. & Son, II. L. Perry & Son.