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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
kHIyA BECOMES A REPUBLIC
Famous khanate Of Central Asia Has
Definitely Rejected the Chains
Of Despotism.

SO Khiva, the khanate In Central
Asia through which Col. Fred Burnaby
once rode on horseback to the capital,
has declared itself an independent re-
public That prodigious English SOL
der aud traveller who won military
glory fighting outside the endangered
square ut Abu' klea, In the Sudan.
would smile hugely. no doubt, were he
able to read the news. For the semi
barbaric city Of Khlva as he found II
on that famous ride In the seventies,
or rather as the Russians found It just
two or three years before. to be exact,
was filed with slaves captured from
the Persians by Turkoman raiders. Its
whitewashed houses. scattered amid
the elms and poplars. produced a well
come effect, however. after the count
less miles Of arid steppes which had
to be negotiated before IL could he
reached. It's citizens were those
weirdly named cousins" 0f the
Turks. the Uzbegs Kirghfz. Sarts. Tia
jaks and the Kara-Kalpaks,, or Black
Bonnets Of the Turk tribe whom the
caliph would fain gather into the fam
lily fold. The khanate. In but the relic
Of the once great kingdom Of Choras-
mia. oyer. which King Darius ruled by
means OF his satraps.--Christian
Science Monitor.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
Buus That Birds Eat.

According to a paper on behalf Of
bird protection published by the State
Horticultural society ~ Kansas the
bird population Of that state IL 256.
OOO0O0. which every year eat enough
insects to MI $50 trains OF 20 box cars
each--24.OO0 cars ~ minimum
weight OF 24.0OO pounds to the car.
These insect trains would he long
enough to reach from Oklahoma TO Ne
braska. Reduced to pounds, Blair hg-
ures that the birds Of Kansas every
year eat 576,OOO,OOO pounds Of insects.
II is hard to conceive the dollars and
cents value Of the Insect.eating birds
10 the Kansas farmer.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
Simple looic.

tn" earl ~ Iorrarlington. who was
one of The first 10 volunteer for sery.
Ice during the railway strike In Eng.
land, relates the following story: A
hoy scout on duty M one 0f the Lon.
don 'ernini. feeling the pangs OF hun.
ger about eleven o'clock one morning,
began n vigorous attack on n substnn-
flnl lunch he Ind brought with hid.
A gentleman passing ny was moved
to r"mark: "My hoy, II you eat much
now you won't have any appetite for
yonr dinner" 10 which the smart
iitte fellow replied: "welI. I guess
" haven't any appetite shnn't want
any dinner" The renriemna had no
more 10 say.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
PLAN SCHOOL ON sHIPBoARD
soeialistle Council Of Bradford, Eng
land. 10 Considering the Adoption
Of Remarkable Scheme.

When II became necessary TO erect
Q new secondary school In Bradford.
the rich wool textile center Of Eng
land, the usual estimates were asked
for, and reported, In the total sum Of
s5OO.OOO.
Socialists. who have q considerable
majority on the Bradford education
committee, at once decided to break
free from tradition. and adopted the
idea ~ buying suitable seagoing ship
for that amount, one big enough for a
couple OF hundred children. These
children will be sent to sea for a six
months ar i2-months period. II a sub
segment suggestion II adopted.
II Is still to he settled whether the
ship schoOlhousc will remain -moored
In bradford canal docks. only going to
sea ms n freighter during vacation pc
rlods. or whether II would not be In
the interests OF a general education to
let the scholars see glimpses of for
eign ports, learning their languages
among natives. the ship NJ the same
time being loaded with cargOes that
would pay full maintenance expenses,
probably even Of the Boarding Of the
children. ''J1
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
YIELDS TO MARCH OF TIME
Old Hotel In Quincy. Mass., Associated
With Famous Men, 10 to Become
0usiness Block.

The old Hancock house. situated In
hotel. The present owner Of the prop.
erty. Henry NJ. Faxon. is Ia have the
upper part removed and the first foor
converted Into u large business block.
The hotel has only provided sleeping
quarters for n number of years.
In the days Of The old stage coach
the Hancock house was one Of the
leading hotels Of southeastern AIassa-
chusetts aud the first place Ia which
travellers resOrfed for refreshments.
Among the distinguished men who
have been entertained there was Dan
lei Webster. going to and from his
home on the old Plymouth coach. On
account Of Mr. Wehster's liberaliiy In
dispensing good cheer II was frcgueat-
" long time before the coarii was
able to proceed an lis trip. Mr., Web.
ster was always generous IN his tips to
the stable boys and hell hops ~ those
ancient days and history says that he
often threw 81 godpieces to the ser,,ri,
bling boys In The hotel yard.
The present structure Vas built in
1897. hut several wears ago the ground
floor was fem6,leIed Into stores aud
only the upper part was used rs the
hotel proper. When Adams acndriny
was In It's prime the place was used M
boarding house for students who
came IN Quincy from other cities aud
states nnd We're obliged TO make their
abode ln The civ Of presldenIs
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
stenoorapher Extraordinary.

Two members Of the bar were trying
a replevin suit In the superior court
recently and In the course OF the trial
got into Il sharp wrangle-as lawyers
sometimes do---over the admission Of a
certain piece Of evidence. The wrnngle
resolved itself into nm oral battle In
which both lawyers tried to talk at
once.
They spoke In loud tones and nj n
rapid-fire gait. When the smoke had
cleared away and the case was over
they were quite surprised 10 learn thdt
the court stenographer had been able
10 get dawn IN his book eyery word
they had said. despite the fact they
were both talking nj tl.s same time.
The clerk OF courts commented on the
feat.
"Oh," remarked one Of the lawyers.
"tbat little chap could take down Q
hailstorm and never miss q. stone r.
Portland Express. tg ' ~
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
Fear Costs Rabbit Life.

In killing gray or other rabbits
weasels often run them down. jump
upon their backs ana inflct the death
wound by a bite just back Of the ear.
Sometimes hunters or others have
witnessed these tragedies. and have
taken the rabbit for their share-the
weasel being In some cases lucky to
get OF with It's life. says the American
Forestry Magazine. While the chase
Is on the rabbit will often give up and,
squatting down, commence to squeal
in the most pitiful manner until It's
mercIless hunter takes Its life. or
course, were the rabbit not 80 terri
fed-its heart nearly bursting with
fear for It's life--it could easily escape,
for no weasel living could overtake q
rabbit ON a stern chase run.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
Salt Lake Attorney Sent to Jail
For Not Paying AlImony

Provo. Aug. Geo. A. Udall. an
attorney Of Salt Lake. was SENTENCED
70 serve 10 days in the county Jail
by Judge A. b. Morgan Of the Fourth
district court yesterday. The case
was one wherein the defendant was
brought before the court for con-
tempt of court in that he failed TO
comply with an order OF the court in
paying hio wife 500 month on
Judgment for separate maintainan-
CO. The case is one that came up
before the court more than year ago
whom Udcll was brought in on DIFF
ferent occasions to show cause why
no failed to comply with tn order.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07

Cocoa butter. IA nut butter II called
in England, was not accepted with en-
thusiasm by the British public when
natural buiter became scarce during
the war, so the food committee Of The
Royal society made some elaborate
tests of It's effects on human beings.
The New York Medical Journal sum-
marizes the results, which show that
slightly less Of the fat Of cocoa butter
than of TINT of real butter ls utilized
by the body; II causes no digestive
troubles: when consumed In large
quantities II has n slightly laxative ef!
feet. and In general II Is a safe and
wholesome food.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
Thinas We Eoraet.

Folks here seem to have developed
an awkward habir- Of leaving their
legs shebInd IN street cars. According
10 the last annual report OF lost prop.
srty. the general g's9aser Of the street
railways says thvss artificial limb
found their way into the list. which
also includes six gas masks. sixty
,Hbles and prayer books and cash a.
tfe value OF ST. ,465. --Liverpool eng,
Ttn,es. -''----.'s--' -''
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
Application Filed for
Use Of Utah Lake Water

Application was filed yesterday with
the state engineer by jeremiah Stokes
3i4 Templeton building. Salt Lake
City. for the use of three second feet
of water to be pumped from Utah lake
and diverted along the Jordan river
10 the East Jordan canal. which would
be utilized in placing the water on
800 acres in Salt Lake coounty.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
REGISTRATION DATES

Monday. August 9th is the first
date set for the registration Of voters
for the general election to he held
on Tuesday. November End.
Other dates are: August Is. rs.
and October 5. 6. IL, rs and q. AS
there are several hundred names to
be registered, everybody should see
to II that they are on the list. and
not put off registering until the last
day, or the registry agent may be
too busy to handle your case. The
time is between the hours of 8 a. m.
and 9 p. m. each date.
II will be remembered that two
years ago at election time the Flu"
was raging at its worst and as a con-
sequence. only small percentage Of
the voter came out to the polls. The
ones who voted two years ago are
the only ones whose names are now
on the list.
Following are the registry agents:
American Fork district: T. A.
Greenwood, district 1; A. Bezzant.
district Q; II. Shelley. district 3; G.
NJ. Barratt. district 4.
g. A. Zabriskie, Highland.
ID. T.. Strong. Alpine.
Pleasant Grove, j. Larson, dis
trict I; Suna Clayton. district Q; J.
Mills, district 3; Kate Rogers, dis
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
Season OF Peril.

Al this season Of the year IL ~ folly
10 enter your bedroom without turn.
Ing on the light. Also do not attempt 10
SIT on the edge Of the he'd unless yon
are sure the bed II there for this Ia
hous"-"'enning time and he women
folks may have decided to pul the he'd
on the other side Of the room This
year =" II Is well To he careful for
you never can tell Knox Messenger.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
Illicit sim Seized In Home nj Prove

Provo, Aug. 3-Sherif Williams and
his deputies rounded up still at
the home OF Isaac Clark in the north
west part Of town today and arrested
Clark, but laer released him. await
Ding action Of the county attorney.
The officers heard that white mule :
whisky was being made and started
out to find II. The activities resulted
in the finding Of the still with con-
siderable cpoiled mash.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
Moi the rhine far iA

Brown-fm greatly surprifed to
hear that you're married. rs
? isrand--why should you bes
~ Brown--Bscauses you and ! were to-
ysther last summsr st brighton. and
you newer once spoke Of your wife. y
Brapd--No. mgn evsy meptpps hts
vife when he's on holiday, does as5
London AnswerA
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
Two Men Are Injured ~
a When Seafiold Collapses

Spanish Fork, Aug. 8 = joseph
Jones, about 30 years OF age, ana
Stanley Lewis. 20. were painfully in
jured yesterday, when a scaiold on
which they were working at the Map-
Teton dump Of the Utah-Idaho Sugar
company collapsed and they fell to
the ground, a distance Of about ten
feet, tts
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07

visit OLD Mt. TIAPANOGOS- Tho
easiest trail IL up thru American
Fork Canyon.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07

JIyHhul and Inspiring Is the trip
% american fork Canyon 10 MT,
TI1PANOGOS, n-.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-08-07
That Dose Should q. sr,,,,..

what ARE you treating me TOR. doc.
tori"
"Loss OF memory. You have owed
me NH "f 500 for two years."-Bos
ton Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
AWARDS ss,s17.74 ON
 WORKERS e0MFENsATIoN CLAIM

In the werkHen's compensation claim of Andrew Rezke, S2 Douglass street, New London, against the Groton Iron Works Commissioner J. J. Donohue has rendered his finding and award on the amount the claimant is entitled to re- ceive.
 It was found that the compensation to which Rozko was entitled was for one years disability to July II, 1920, which is 52 weeks nine months, or 3S weeks for injury to back 1; 25 per cent. loss of use of left wrist, B weeks; 9 per cent. less of use of right ankle. g 1-2 weeks T5 per cent of loss of use of left ankle, 97 1-2 weeks.
 The sum of s2,s17.74 is to be deposited New Lendon from which the claimant shall draw $50 monthly until a different arrangement is made. This is in com plete settlement of the claim and is compensation for 52 weeks at S11.65 amounting to sSo5.so and compensation for 2e5 weeks for specific injuries at s11s5 per week committed at per cent, amounting to s2,211.s4.
 Rezko fell about 50 feet while at work for the Groton Iren Works en July Il, 1919, and has been in hospitals in New London and Hartford practically ever since He suffered compound fracture and dislocation of the left ankle, disloca- ton of the right ankle, dislecatien of left wrist and shoulder, injury to the saeral- lilac region and numerous lacerations and bruises which have now fully clear ed up.~ The average weekly wages of the claimant were $23.2S.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
SOLDIERS ARE SLOW IN
 ASKING FOR VICTORY MEDALS

From the number of applications So Tar submitted it is apparent that former lighting men do not yet know that fine Victory medal is now ready for distribu- ton. according to Lieut. David E. Todd. IT,. Infantry. of the Springfield. Mass FecruitinE office
 This medal is given to all who wore the olive drab and served honorably be- tween April $. 1917. and Nov. II. IeIs'' says Lieut. Todd Men who served in this country only sIe cltitled to it as seH as mon who saw oversea service. ENceDt thaz oversea Ten are awarded dis ltncttve battle and service clssps for such service-
 All that is necessary for ex-soldiers in Connecticut 10 do is to make application at the nearest L. s. Army Recruiting Station bringing with them their dis charge certificates. or in the case of off ners their discharge orders. Those who are unable to appear in person may make application by mail A line to me at II Eam7dea street, Springfield, Mass. ad- Fising whether applicant served as an of hcer or enlisted man, will bring applica- ton blanks and aVpropr iato Instructions by return mail Next of kin may make application for medals due deceased sol sic-E
 To preclude possibility of loss of dis charge when making application by mail it Is permissible 10 send in a true CODY of discharge, attested to by cic1 officer smqoTered 10 administer oaths or an of Beer of the regular army"
 It isn't always a compliment to the bzfS to say it looks like it's parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
ARREST TWO ACCUSED OF
 BURGLARY AT PRESTON CITY


 Lloyd Baton, p, and Alfred Ladd, Is, brother -in-law of Baton, both of this city, were found attending the theatre Wednesday afternoon and were placed under arrest by Officer Charles Smith of the local police force and Constable Mi chael Nolan .of Preston on the charge of having burglarized the store of John F. Richardson at Preston City some time Tuesday night.
 Before making the arrests the officers had visited the apartments occupied by Mir and Mrs. Baton at 30 Grove street and found there quantity of goods said to have been stolen from Richardson's store. These included cigarettes, cigars candy, chewing gum, lead pencils and canned goods When confronted with the evidence the younger man, Ladd confessed, the police say, but Baton maintained that he knew nothing about it. Both spent the night in cells as they were unable to get bail.
 The break into the store through real window where 9 pane of glass had beer taken out was discovered by MT. Rich ardson Whan he opened up "Wednesday morning. The men evidently left by tht front doar Besides the articles namef Mr Richardson said about twenty five postage stamps were taken and marks on the safe showed where an attempt to open it had been made.
 Constable Nolan and the local police were brought into the investigation of the case and trail that looked promising to them was opened up when it was learned that Baton and Ladd had beer out at Preston City fishing on Tuesday This jed to the search of the Bater apartments and the finding of the goods
 The two men will be presented before justices court to be held this (Thurs day) afternoon at o'clock at the Nor Vich state hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
MANY STATES REPRESENTED
 IN ELKs' PARADl

Chicago, July 7.-The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks closed the third day of it's week convention here with parade and pageant tonight which was viewed by thousands as it proceeded through the downtown quarter and along Michigan avenue.
 Thirty-fiye states were represented by elaborate floats, while cowboys, crack drill teams, one hundred bands and huge delegations of Elks from all parts of the country. each group in distinctive uhl- form or costume, added to the show
 Today's meeting of the Grand Lodge was marked by memorial services tef the 1 0S7 Elks who lost their lives in the war and for other members who died within the year.
 The Grand Lodge also heard the report of the National Elks War Relief com mission, of which John K. Tener former governor of Pennsylvania, is chairman.
 'The Elks was the first organization to realize the need of hospitals at home and abroad MT. Tener said. While the EIks turned over their clubhouses for any purpose of the government they sole Liberty bonds in every drive they as- sesses themselves Two millions. built 3 magnificent reconstruction hospital al Boston and equipped two fine base hespl- tals in France" A
 He pointed out that the Elks commits sion created fund of s25o,o00 from which money was advanced to wounded soldiers until they received their cnecks from the government.
 The Jackson, Mich., Zouaves won the EIks championship and a prize ot Sese H a drill competition today. Philadeiphla Patrol won second place and Milwaukee Lodge third The Erie, Pa, Whlte Squadron was among the other teams entered.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
CAMP TERREHEGAN HAS
 ET>TFUL FIRST WEEK

The first week at Camp Terrehegan, the '. M c. A county camp on Rogers lake in the town of Lyme. has brought together nearly forty boys beside the tent leaders An ideal spot has been found on the sandy beach where the boys en- joy the swimming and boating on the lake. regulation army tents have been put up and a z0x60 mess tent which has been found very useful on rainy days, as well as at the meal hours. July 4tn and 5th brought nearly seventy-fve visi- tors to the camp.
 Independence Day night. July 5th. was celebration by having a large camp fire, Ire works and patriotic singing. Each or the seven tents was required to put on some entertainments around the camp fire To top it all of, freshly made doughnuts and ice cream were served. Many of the visitors stayed for the even mEs fun and pronounced it one of the best camps they had ever visited
 A camp newspaper has been issued by Hoiton Messick of tent No, f.
 The following boys are now in camp
 Dwight Dennison. Groton: Kenneth E. Streeter, New London; Alfred Swift of New London George Larson, Kingston Mass: J. Robert Sheer, New London i; Robert Donohue, New London Edgar ~--r -f-'f --14NDAls camp f1aE- r-s Snow. New London William Nich- ols. New London; Edward Fisher, New London {: Holton Messick. New London ; Thomas Geer, Groton, Charles B. Vim cant. Grot0n A C. Woodruff. Jr.. New Lo7dbn; William Reeves. New London : Leon Jacques. New London: William kip. New London. Maurice Roux. Ston- inEto1; John P. Wilcox. Stonington :: William E. Gee, Norwich; Howard KoeIb. Stonilgto7; C. IL Koeb, Stonington Hugh Davis, Jr.. Jewett City: Robert Allyu- Groton George Cregan. GriswoId /; Cnarlss Cowzn, StoBington Daniel Chad wick. Norwich; Theodore R. Bamford. Sqrague.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
STAINED GLASS GIFT WINDOWS IN ST. PAFRICK,s CONVENT cHAPE

During vacation the ten Sisters ot Mercy composing the community in thu convent on Perkins avenue, Norwich, in St Patricks parish. are absent some for the period of spiritual retreat at the mother-house in Hartford, others attend. ing the Catholic summer school. WheI they return, they will find in their littie chapel significant proof of the gratefu good will of the parishioners toward them. Early in the year the reeter of St Patrick's, Rev. John H Frederick, an aouneed one Sunday at the 7.s1 mass that he would like to replace the five Rlair glass windows by stained glass, ia cast any of the parishieners felt inclined te contribute such gifts. Before time fol the o'clock mass all the windows were promised and other persons had offered to make the desired gifts. .
 Tuesday the last window was put in place by the Columbus, Ohio, firm which has made the Aye. The windows are 7x4 feet each, two on the side facing Perkins avenue and three toward Me Kinley avenue. They are in beautiful soft tones, the figures are remarkably realistic and the borders ornate, the en. tire set being fine example of the best there is in naeFedn ecclesiastical art.
 The subjects and donors are: The I'm macuiate Conception, in memory of Mrs Timothy Galiivan The Sacred Heart Daniel J. Mccormick St. Joseph. Josept c: Bland St. Rose, Mrs. John P. Mur. phy, St. Teresa, Mir and Mrs. P. F Sweeney.
 Every morning, the Sisters of the cen. vent attend mass in this chapel, the hely sacrifice being offered by one of the priests of the parish The altar, stations or the eress, etc, are in keeping with the requirements of the cha eel and neu +h. new windows make it very beautiful. Ii IS the intention of Rev. Father Broderies to redecorate the walls and ceiling ana then the little chapel will be comelete
 The devout nuns, who devote their tins and talents to teaching and training ths children. visiting and cheering the sick aiding the poor and encouraging and un lifting the unfortunate. are repered h, the people of the parish. wha understa nf that nothing could make these holy, self sacrificing women happier than thu, Identifying the little chapel where the Blessed Sacrament is always in the tab eFnaele of the altar
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
NEGRO HELD IN FLORIDA
 NOT LIZZIE WATERS, sFAywu

Will Ramsey, negro, under arrest at Jacksonville, Fla, for pocketbook snatch ing and held on suspicion of being George Washington, who is wanted in New Len don for the murder of Lizzie Walters, negress. fifteen months ego will probably be released in a few days, following com pletion of investigations nov being made by Detective Sergeant Charles P. Ham mend and County Detective William Jackson.
 Although the similarity of aReparanee between photographs of Ramsey and these of Washington is remarkably strong, 1t is thought that the negro under arrest in Florida is not Washington, because he has not the additional little finger on each hand. that positively identifies Wash tnEteR. However, because Af tie remark able facial similarity between the tws men, States Attorney Hadlai A. Hull has asked fine officers to make further invss- tigatiens before notifying the Florida authorities definitely that Ramsey ,is not Washington.