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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-24
"CAVE MAN" BURGLAR
WOULD STEAL GIRLS

ST. LOUIS. Jan a. DBy International
News Service. The St Louis polio"
force has dealt with every possible kind
Of burglar. It has had it's regular quote
Of ordinary burglars and "stickup' men,
coupled with oddities In the form OF
whisky burglars. sugar thieves, candy
robbers. secoud-story men who dealt
rnlv iu women's neglirecs-thieves had
stolen every possible thing there Is 20
steal the police thought until a new
ore sprung up several weeks ago
He Is the girl burglar" specializing
in stealing girls from their hcdS--or
rather attempting 70 steal them, for
so Oar he has met with failure in three
attempts due to pursuit by irate par
ents
He is the most battling burglar the
police have vet had to deal with, and
a city-wide dragnet has been spread
for the man
Tis latest attempt was at the home
Of Walter Rick, No 32iS Dodlcr street
where, in the wee, small hours the
burglar crcpt in. grabbed il2year- odd
Viola Rick from her bed and dashed
from the house The girls screams
brought her father in pursuit, Clad
only In his night clothes and bare
footed. the father dashed after the kid
naper. who, when on the verge Of cap
ture. dropped Viola, wearing only her
sleeping nogigee In a Snowhank and
disappeared up hnndy alley,
The burglar pursued the same tao
ties In an attempt TO carry off sin
teen year-old Mildred Bunda, Of 232S
Madison street Mildred was dumped
In n snowbank in the rear yard OF her
home when her family pursued the in
truder
The third victim was not so lucky
There being no snow when the burglar
visited her home. she was dropped on
the cold pavement when the pursuit
became too hot for the cave man
burglar
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-24
Not Dime to Wife.

Asked II he snent anv nf the money
on his home or for legitimate living cN-
penses, his reply was. Not a dime %
Nor did his young wife. 20 whom ne
was married here shortly after coming
to New Orleans from his home gt Bal
timorc, Nd, seven years ago. or their
; wear old son profit by his ncculationS
His salary Of 1855 month ne SAYS,
WAS all that was devoted toward main
tanning his modern little horne ON Roh-
ert street and toward paying the month
ly installments Of S4s.33 to "a homestead
association
Both Of the expensive automobiles he
ed during the last four wears. one
acquired recently. were bought ON credit
, and he stil owes the major portion ur
their cost. as IL the case with PLAYER
piano Of THO Grand type that adorns lhC
living room OF tho home
Gould declares that thCre is no one
woman in the case unon whom he
suuandercd the filchcd fortune as was
the natural opinion when the shortage
became known.
mo, sir. | couldn't say ! had any
girl" he told the superintendent II
went with a lot Of thom--two or three
Of them--four or five Of them Tho
! longest | ever
He stopped, seemed 10 study a mo-
ment and then refused to proceed.
Who his companions were on his ''iOy
rides" men or women--he would NOT
tell. He said nc knew a number OF
public chauffeurs well from having rid
den in their cars SO frequently None
Of the employees of the Fairbanks com
pany ever went out with him, he as
serted. and none Of them knew he Was
stealing or implicated In the fraudulent
transactions in any way
Fairbanks company officials said the
necessity brought on by the war o.
cutting down the local office force ot
/! the company to the extent that the
/. hooks Of Gould were not audited for the
fifteen months probably was partia
explanation OF his ability to get away
with such a large sum during the las'
four and a half years
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-24
CLERK REGRETFUL
NOT ABOUT THEFT
BUT HIS CONFESS|ON
Took $4,000, According to
His Statement, But Spent
All Without Giving Even
Lone Dime to Wife.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan "a james
Gould, the gay Young clerk az a6 years.
who admitted with rueful grin he had
seized the war period when others o.
lis age were lighting tor their country,
70 play the love buccanecr ia times
Mhsn women were plentiful and his
iirm was not keeping watChful eye
upon $4,000 Of its money found next
morning that a night on a hard prison
tench had sttffened his gears OF speech
Friends Of the young wife Of Gould
said In the afternoon she was over
wrought by the suddenness of the ar
rest OF her husband. but that she was
not in.
Assailing himself bitterly for letting
town the barriers of speech under grill
ing Of Police Superintendent Mooney
and several officials Of the n X. Fair
hanks company which be admitted de-
frauding Of s4Sao0 in large drihletS dur
ing the last four years, Gould said II
ne Rad u e. do over again he would
let them find out everything for them.
selves
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-24
Wonderful Riding Qualities
In CoaSt-tO-Coast Trip

nm rough highways and
W desert trails, in sunshine
and storm, the Overland a
Four-Door Sedan blazed the
trail for the U. S. Army
Pioneer Motor Transport
Train from Washington to San
Francisco. This plucky car
was ever in the lead.
It was still another con-
vincing demonstration of the
wonderful riding ease of
three-point u ems ion
Tntlex Springs.
Cushioned by these Springs
from the shocks of rutted,
rocky, torn up roads, the
Overland 4 glided along with
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-24

Overland 4 Sedan weighs only 200
pounds more than the Touring Car
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-24

a smoothneSs never before en-
joyed in a light weight car.
DR.. Johnson, official lee
turer for the Lincoln Highway
Association, rode the entire
distance from coast to coast
in the Overland 4 Sedan. He
pays this splendid tribute to
its exceptional performance:
II found the Overland 4
Sedan so suited to my needs
that l rode in it from choice
all the way. 1t must be the
new spring arrangement, for
even when the roads were
rough l came to the night
stops without fatigue. 1t is a
marvel of ease and comfort"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-24
Curses for Confessing

Gould plainly showed he had passed
night Of remorse He had changed
during IS hours from a careless. dash
ing young rake to worried and hollow
eyed clerk. For the first time in years
he was thinking seriously Of the prctty
young wife and baby he had kissed
good bye when two detectives paid him
an official can He ncryously lighted
cigaret after cigaret, meanwhile curs-
ing himself for making confession to
Police Chief Mooney
Cabarets, automobile parties and din
ners for what he terms "thoroughbred'
women aud gay men companions took
the bulk OF the stolen money Could
said when he made his statement 10
The superintendent Of police
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-24
u. S. RANKS THIRD IN
JEWISH POPULATION

LONDON, Jan. "a (Ry International
News Service With 3I00, GOO Jews in
her population the United states con
taius almost as many members of that
race rs Poland or the Ukraine, &C
Cording To Dr David TrietsCh. the
Jewish statist Of Berlin. Figures pub
lished IN the Xionists' organ shows the
worlds population OF Jews distributed
thus.
Poland 9.So0 600, Ukraine 3.2oO, 900,
United states 100000. Russia dnclud
ing Siherial 100000 Rumanla $50, 0OO.
Germany 100000. Hungary $50. O00,
r'gecho- Slovakia $50 900, British Isles
3oGO Austria 100000 Lithuana $50, =
900 Iugo. Slavia 200 600, Africa Eek
Guiding Morocco Tunis and Algeria
lTo,O0o France $50 900, Algeria and
Tunis 100000. Arabia $4,000, Greece
100 900, Holland 10000. Morocco 10. 900.
Argentine Toe 600, Canada 100 coo Tur-
key 100000. Palestine 100000. Austria
lasa 10000, European countries not sep
arateiy given 100000, ASiatc countries
100 600, American countries 30, 900
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-24
TO RESCUE TRUCKS.

LONDON. ian. 2f--Large numbers
~ lerelci atiy trucks now rusting
where they were abandoned in she'll
swept areas of France are to be res
cued" and brought back TO England by
the ministry Of transport
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-24

Yes, he finally got his stolen car back, but
the thieves or joy riders left it i'll a mighty
sorry condition.
OF course, the car was protected" with
insurance and the insurance company will
make every effort to repair the damage. But
the question is: can they do it! Is it possible
to take car that has been badly wrecked and
put it back in its original condition?
The 1iltIok Steering Wheel is approved
by the Underwriters Laboratories and lnsur-
ance Board. When you insure TiltloE
equipped ear the reduction in premium will,
in most cases, practically pay for your TiltlolS
and its installation.
The Tiltlok Wheel will also give YOU
greater convenience and driving comfort. You
simply press button and tilt the wheel.
Eliminate further risk of having your car stol 4
en-. See us today 81
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-28

FAKE "a very small cash payment and movel into strictly modern 5-room bungalow; beamed ceiling. built-in bookcases. buffet. hardwood floors, large bath; balance less than rent; possession April 1; an ideal location. 1Ith st, between 18th and 14th ayes. south; a bargain at $5,950; would trade small property Owner. phone s793.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K
H0TsEss FoR sALE Io0

READ! READ! READ!
 THESE HOMES
 FOR SALE
 ETH AVE, Beautiful modern Broom home, two bath rooms. closets in all bedrooms, large buffers pantry, large storage pantry, good furnace; all in ex- eellent condition: recently painted two coats: can sell you this for about 75 per cent of what it would cost to build the house; lot 55xl40; beautifully elevated and faces <south: price for quick sale only 5000; assume 2,250 mortgage, 5000 cash; balance easy.
 EAST LAKE-Five rooms and Oath, gas lights. lot 5ox14o, very good condition; price $2,750; assume first mortgage S1, 300; $30o or more cash, balance easy; possession sixty days.
 WEST END& Four rooms and hall. front and back porches, commode and lavatory but tub not in, lights and gas, new shingle roof, lot 50~lso Hurry if you want this, for only $500. Assume S450 mort gage. pay $40o cash, balance $20 per month.
 NORTH EIGHTEENTH ST.-Four rooms, bath and pantry; rents for $30: quick sale only $2,200; $70o cash, balance s30 per month.
 NORWOOD-New bungalow, seven rooms and glassed-in sleeping porch, windows drop out of sight, two finished rooms in basement, AosIn InT rrn Rannanf drive Price s11 800; 5000 cash. NORTH THIRTEENTH AVE-. Seven rooms, newly painted and repaired, on lot J0x151; only S4,o0o. Assuming $2,0O0 mortgage due years at per cent; $1,000 cash, balance $40 per month, per cent interest on deferred payments. WOODLAWN-Six rooms and hall, bath, gas and lights, front and back porch; owner has decided to reduce this from $30O0 to $2, 700 for quick sale; $250 cash will handle this; be quick.
 MOUNTAIN TERRACE DIS TRICT-Nine rooms, modern, good furnace, first story hardwood floors, alley, corner, $1 1.oo0 cash will handle it.
 Mir Investor-Better look into this. Only $500; s1,Oc0 cash will ham dle it.
 SEE MY ADS IN NEWS TODAY. IF INTERESTED, OR WANT SOMETHING ELSE, EITHER HOME OR INVESTMENT, SEE JAS. s. CARPENTER BETHEA R. E. & I. co. 2o27 Third Ave. Phone M. 116.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K
I20 Hou SIS FOR SALE 100
GOOD HOMES PRICED RIGHT
, NEW BUNGALOW
 NORWOOD

hlOGD MILL
 NEW BUNGALOW.
 NORWOOD.
 Immediate possession; new Groom bungalows; eastern exposure; best location in Norwood; tile porch, brick mantel, oak floors through out tile bath; living room, dining room. kitchen, 3 bedrooms; compo- sition roof: fine garden spot; in good condition; price only sS.00o; $1,500 cash, $50 per month. See
 William F. Johnson.
 SUBURBAN HOME. Prompt possession; bungalow, two miles from courthouse; paved st. all way: eastern exposure; beauti- ful floors and woodwork, birch doors, beam ceiling; has large liv- ing and dining room, kitshen, pan tries, breakfast room. built-in cabi- nets, ? large bedrooms and glass inclosed sleeping porch conserva- tory, closets with mirror doors; concrete basement; furnace heat; composition roof; S0x140 foot lot; chicken house and run; garage and servant room; side drive; beauty, and in a section which is develop ing rapidly. If you are in the mar ket for a first-class home In the country with city conveniences, see me now; price only s6,500, terms. See
 William F. Johnson.
 WOODLAWN.
 Imm ediate possession; Groom cot tage at 210 N. sgd; new roof in good repair; arranged for fami- ies convenient to car and school; owner leaving city, sacrifices; your opportunity to buy a home and have others help you pay for it; rent out half for s30 per month easily; price $3,15o; $1,150 cash, bal ance easy. See
 w. T. Mathis.
 FOUNTAIN HEIGHTS. Immediate possession; Broom bun galow; furnace heat; located in good neighborhood; this is a pick up at the price $4.400; terms ar- ranged; have other attractive homes in this section. See
 Paul L. Snyder.
 MESSER-JOHNSON
 REALTY CO.,, ING. zlo N. 21st St. Main 1467-s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-28
HERE IS A HOME BARGAIN FOR YOU IN THESE COLUMNS
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K

REkL ESTATE NAMED I02
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-28
LOOK AT THESE
 AVONDALE

A Groom cottage conveniently located to business section and to car lines; ir first class repair; immediate pos-, session; price $3,50o; cash $50e, bal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-28
NORWOOD
WoodlaWn Highlands

This new. beautiful bungalow. located on 4th ave, S.. with furnace heat. hardwood floors. beamed ceilings; ce- ment basement: this house is in the very best of neighborhoods and a pick up at $5.250; terms. See John U. May. with Jemison R. E. X Ins. Co, 211 N. 10th st. Main 52So
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K

HOUSES TOR SALE
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18

FOR SALE-Baby chix every week.
Barred Rocks, K. /. Reds,
Black Minorcas, Buff Orping-
tons, Brown and White Leg
horns. Tobcner Hatchery,
500 Washington Ave,
San Jose, Calf
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18
CHEVROLET NEWS

1T is within the power Of the
motoring public to make automobiles
measure up to their requirments, says
Mr.. Hughes, of the Mason Valley
Auto Company.
The success of any automobile
depends on the degree in which it
gives purchasers what they want and
need.
I'm buying car see that you get
all your money calls for Ii you are
not a judge of mechanical construc-
ton find out from owners. what SER
vice their cars afford The testimony
OF not one but many owners is
necessary to establish reliable repu-
tation. The reputation Of the manu-
facturer are guides to the quality OF
the car.
Service and economy are the chief
points to be considered.
81 what use are all the ccmforts
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18

point of diversion Of the waters OF
Walker River, heretofore appropriated
and beneficially used
The existing points Of diversion Of
water from the Walker River are as
follows: From the Merritt Ditch.
.S.E14 Sc VI, Sec. 3. 7. 10 NJ. r Is
E., from the Joggles Ditch, NV. "a
S. W., Secs. SO, 7. IA n, X. Is E.,
from the Lane and Johnson Ditch,
NV S.W.A Sec. SO, 7. IA N. X !.
Is E.. from the Gold Hill Ditch,
S E.1l S. E.A, Sec IS, TIA n, i
Is f., NJ D. B. & NJ.
That applicant desires to change its
said points Of diversion as above des-
cribed. and divert the same at a point
i'll the SEA N. Wa, Sec. 2, T. 10
~, r rs E., NJ. D. B. & NJ. and
by means Of dam, bitches, and
iaterals. convey 1868 cubic feet per
second Of such water to the following
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18

WANTED-Salcsmen or Live wire as
factory representative i'll your
countyto handle quickest selling
necessity on the market. Every
motorist a prospect. Write Cali
fornia Co, 534 Pacific Bldg
San Francisco.
J..3l. 1t
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18

and convenience OF equipment if the
car itself doesn't stand up? What en-
joyment is there in them if the car
itself is a continuous extravaganza?
Complete satisfaction can only be
experienced with car that not only
includes every essential of modern
equipment but which affords depend
able and expensive performance.
These are the standards by which
car should be judged. Purchasers
can secure cars that measure up to
them if they insist uvon it.
Satisfy yourself that the car you
decide upon is fully equipped at the
start. But above I'LL make sure that
the motor and other vital parts OF its
construction are such as to insure you
dependable. economical and lasting
service i'll return for your investment.
BY doing this you will advance the
standards of the industry and benefit
the motoring public as a whole"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18

described lands, Sesc. and portions Of,
Secs. l. 2, T. Is ~, r. rs E., Secs
and portions OF Secs. |, II L, IS, IA,
p, "a, rs, 20, IS, So, r. IA r., R rs
f., Secs and portions Of Secs. "a, Is,
&C. t. IS X, r. Is E., Secs. and por-
tons OF Secs. 3. 4, S, 6, 7, 8. 9, 10, IS,
10, II, IS, 10. 20, 81, ", 20, 80, 81, T.
IA N. R. ZOE, Secs. and portions Of
Secs. l9, 20, %, %, 80, 81, 81, 50, "a,
7 IS n. r. ZOE, M. D B & M and
there to be used for irrigation, stock
watering and domestic purposes from
March lst until November lst Of each
year
Water not to be returned to stream.
J. G. SCRUGHAM,
State Engineer.
First publication, January II, 1920
Last publication, February IA, 1920
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18
CLASSIFIED ADS

LOST-January 18th, between Nor
dyke and Wellington, on Well
ington Pass road, bundle of bed
ding. $40 reward for return OF
same
Louis Jensen,
Box 81, Reno
FL 1t Nevada.
LOST-One pair 34N4 tire Weed
chains Reward for return Of
same to C. J. Guild
FOR SALE-White Leghorn chix,
egg record 240 to 800 Barred
and White Rocks, r. l Reds,
Orpingtons, Anaconas, Black Mi
norcas B uif and Brown Leg
horns. Breeding cockrcls.
ENOCH CREWS,
Seabright, Cal.
IT
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PERMISSION TO CHANGE
THE. POINT OF DIVERSION
OF THE PUBLIC WATERS
OF. NEVADA.
Application No. 1924
Notice is hereby given that on the
10Th day of December, 1919, in &C
cordance with Section 50, Chapter 50,
OF the Statutes Of 1919, the Antelope
Valley Land and Cattle Company, a
corporation of Reno, County OF
Washoe, State of Nevada, made APP
plication to the State Engineer OF
Nevada, for permission to change
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18

According to an announcement made by Florence Brewer
Boecke OF the National Womens Party, three notifications
OF the EQUAL Suffrage Amendment scheduled for Febrr
ary The states to take this action Idaho, Arizona
and New Mexico. in each OF which states ratification IS
said to be certain This will make 81 ratcations with
total Of 50 necessary 1t expected that New Jersey will
ratv within few days Chief interests center in the
question whether the amcnetment can be ratified by sui
iicicnt number make the amendment effective
for the 1920 election.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18

Next III discussion comes the senatorial fight in Nevada
And the interest whom the republicans will
ect to carry their banner. The talked about in
Elko is Judge harrington, whom will be the
republican nominee 1t oregone conclusion that Senator
Henderson will be the choice of the democratic party and
the fact that Judge harrington also Elko county
makes the fight interesting the people here who
contend that Eko county should have the honor of fur
nshng the United States Senator, from the fact that she
pays the larger portion of the states expenses, being
richest county in the state.
Judge harrington has been Identified with Eko county
tor more than tryfour years and is held in high esteem
not only in his home county but throughout the state
RE located herewhen but young man. in 1886 and built
up a lucrative law practice lie appointed l.. S.
district Judge by President Roosevelt 1907 and has made
an envlable record for himself the bench 1t is sal ha
ne will accept the nomination for United States senator
and will make an active fight.-Eko Independent
The Sparks Tribune, usually says AshWed
nesday this year comes February Goth which will be
Thursday Being anxious observe the fast are
up stump
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18

nOTHS. bfeeulnS COCkfclS.
ENOCH CREWS.
Seabright, Cal.
F7-tf
HIDES. FURS AND SHEEPSKINS
Get full value for them by shipping
them to large central market,
and reliable house Get the
lnddlenlans profit added your re-
turns by shipping direct to us.
We pay express and post charges
on furs. And on request hold
shipment separate and submit
offer. Small shipments have the
same careful attention with us as
large ones Very low express
and freight rates on all roads into
Omaha on hides and pelts. Free
trappers guide and wool growers
friend. Ship to US for more mon
ey, prompt returns and fair treat
| ment.
NcUIdSka I1lQc N WOOL 10,
Omaha, Nebraska
Adj
FOR SALE-Used Cars and Trucks.
One Reno 4 Touring Car, 1917
Model One REQ speed wagon,
One two ton truck
MI in fine condition
Inquire of G. NJ Coddington,
or Fl. P. Campbell.
]. 81. FPS
FOR SALE-Govcrnment tents of
heavy khaki colored canvas six
teen feet square. cheap
l3S Turk St, San Francisco,
| California.
WANTED-Salcsmen or Live wire as
factory representative in your
countyto handle quickest selling
necessity on the market Every
motorist prospect Write Cali
fornia Co., 534 Pacific Bldg.
San Francisco.
81. 1t
FOR RENT-To reliable party. o
acres Of good potato land, with
in two blocks of Lyon County
Court House, Inquire
Mrs Lettic Bovard,
JAZZ. Yerington.
For Developing and Printing
Send your kodak films to the
Golden Key Drug Store,
Mason. Best possible re-
suits from work submitted.
Mail orders get prompt
attention.
FOR SALE-Baby chix every week
Barred Rocks, r. L. Reds,
Black Minorcas, Buff Orping-
tons, Brown and White Leg
horns, Tobener Hatchery,
500 Washington Ave,
San Jose, Calf.
| ALFALFA SEED-Contract early
Only so per cent of normal crop
raised in the United States and
world in 1919. Market increas-
ing in price daily. All farm
ers contemplate planting same the
coming spring of 1920 will make
no mistake by booking their ord
ers Immediately for immediate or
future shipments, with HARRY
r. WARREN, grower and dealer
i'll Nevada high grade dry land
alfalfa seed Guaranteed free
from dodder and noxious weed
seed, with the highest percentage
of terminating values. Write
for samples and prices 10
HARRY \. WARREN,
WABUSKA, NEW.
] 10-F-7
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PERMISSION TO CHANGE
THE POINT OF DIVERSION
OF THE PUBLIC WATERS
OF. NEVADA.
Application No 1924
Notice is hereby given that on the
10Th day of December, 1919, in &C
cordance with Section SO, Chapter SO,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-02-18

FOR RENT-To reliable party. 8
acres OF good potato land, with
in two blocks of Lyon County
Court House, Inquire
Mrs. Lettic Bovard.
J24-2t Yerington. =