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The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
PARIS ONCE AGAIN
DARK DURING NIGHT

Paris, March 20 (By MaiD Mid
night in Paris has assumed perforce
once again her detected air of war
days.
The coal shortage. aggravated by
a strike of miners. has resulted in
a declaration ordering all cafes and
restaurants to close at 10 o'clock
and theaters and picture shows at
IL. The ban. together with the
darkening of the street lights. Is
reminiscent OF the air .rsid days,
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
Air Mail Service in India.

London, April 3.-Night-flying air
services. are about to be placed in
operation in India by the Handley-
Page Company. India already has
the most modern flying service,
stenographers being supplied to
business men If required during
flight.
Machines with sleeping berths,
equipped with wireless telephones
and telegraph for business men, are
already in operation.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
Pedigreed Herd Brings
Large Auction Price

London, April Sat Mill Grove.
Moresby. Cumberland, Mrs. Burn
yeats herd of pedigreed shorthorns,
one of the leading herds in the
United Kingdom, realized the re-
nnarkable total OF s136,1I0 for forty
nine cattle-an average of s2.775 an
animal.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
czecho-slovakian Sailors at Pressburg.

The new republic of Czecho-Slovakia is in the
center of Europe, inland country with no di-
rect outlet to the sea. The big city of Press
burg. situated on the Danube and formerly a
The Washington herald., 1920-04-04
Nus Al the World Flashed Direct the National Capital By Cat
Prince Albert Of England
To Viat America Next Fall

Prince Albert Of England,
second son of King George,
who win spend q month
visiting principal cities of
United States and Canada.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

The several owners pooled their in
terests and built number of very fine,
very livable bungalows They purchased
materials in enormous quantity, super
vised the construction personally, used
their own money only. Several have been
sold; there are twenty unsold, now being
completed. %1fle5# +>>* ..
Photographs in this advertisement
will give you an idea of exterior beauty.
Interiors are as inviting. If you want a
home make an appointment with us, or
any Realtor named below Showing you
these high-class homes will be pleasure
and place you under no obligation to us,
provided you sincerely desire to purchase
a home.
The owners, by combining their in
terests, have produced these bungalows
at much less cost than had they been built
under contract individually. They have
avoided the cost of financing usually 10
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

G. y. HOOK & co.
Attn Floor, 1l9 Madison Ave. Main 6SJ.
INTERSTATE REALTY Co,
Second Floor, GuOdbar Bldg. NJ. l22i.E
EMMETT j.. JOINER & CO.,
5l5-5jU Bank of Commerce Building,
Main 1Sl6-T-S.
MARX & BERNSDORF.
l52 Madison. Phone Main 500.
MEMPHIS REALTY CO.
$50 Randolph Bldg, Maiu -u51.
II. I.EEDY MATTHEW'S 4 CO.
g. Madison Avenue. Main 1885.
&. {. MILLER.
Union & Planters Bank Bldg. NJ. 3Ol.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

ONERTON & OVERTON.
IS North Court Both Phones 5i0.
PASSING & DE PASS.
2s-j9 American Bank Bldg. Main II5f.
ERNEST r. PARHAM & CO.,
80 Porter Building, Main lG1.
PERSON & WADE.
li25-6 Central Bank Bldg Main $3.50.
McNElIL a IUGHEE.
Porter Building Phone N. flgp5.
ICIIENENELL Il MARSHALL.
2i-g5 American Bank Bldg N. 1850.
SOUTH MEMPHIS LAND co.
100 Madison Avenue. Main A13G.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

DEAN &. TINDALL.
303-30i Central Bank Bldg. Main 1913.
DELTA LAND CO.,
50l-3 Exchange Bldg. Main 1875.
FOWLER REALTY Co.
20 Madison Ave. Main 24l3,
II. l.. GUION CO.,
Al \. Second st. NJ 1867 and 1868,
HAMMOND SONS,
Bank of Commerce Bldg. Main l2Jl.
i. II. HINES CO.. INC.
1GlG-lGlS Central Bank Bldg. VI, 1850.
HOBSON- KERNS co.
t. 4 T. Bank Bldg Phone NJ 2091.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

per cent? by using their own, money and
paying cash. They have avoided the-aEchi-
tect's fee, the lot owners profit, the con-
tractors profit. It will be many years
before such homes can be built at the
same cost, if ever.
A very large amount of money is
invested. 1t is bringing no return. And
it is an open secret that men Of large
means are those most seriously embar-
raised in the present depression.
We are now instructed to reprice the
20 homes. The new prices do not contain
even a reasonable profit. Terms are such
that if you can make a relatively Small
cash payment and monthly notes (half
the rental value) you can have home
of your own. l1
Moreover, you can buy this home for
less than we ourselves could duplicate it
today. g.. ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

T. GALEN TATE.
Porter Building Phone Main 444o
THOMPSON a METCAI.F.
4-0-2l Exchange Bldg. Main a47.
Observation-Disclosures co.
I"' >. Court Phones Main 7iSl-2-3.
WALTHAL BROS.
Nil-Ni2 Central Bank Bldg Main S30
,.. WILLIAM WHITE & co.
lia Madison Avenue Phone 1000
8. \. D. WILLS,
|. 4 +, Bank Bldg. Phone Main sg99.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
to Effect Immediate Sale

THESE strictly high-class modern homes.
Convenience and comfort constantly their
has been the
because loatedam among of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
As to the Price of
Building Material

Prices Of building material
are regulated entirely by
supply and demand. We
firmly believe prices will
advance as soon as building
operations resume, as they
surely will just as soon as
money is available.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
1870
CASH

With balance payable monthly in
notes less than half the rental
value.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16

There are no houses for rent in
Memphis or elsewhere. We are
offered maximum prices for these
bungalows by families wishing to
rent Apartment buildings arc
occupied by two and three fam-
lilies 20 each apartment. It will
be many years before the hous-
ing problem can be solved.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-16
Prices Are Within
Your Reach

If, as stated elsewhere, you arc
sincere in your intention of buy
ing II home, we or any member
of the Real Estate Association,
will be glad TO show you through
these handsome bungalows and
name you the very close prices
now offered.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
PESKY
BED BUGS

Rcdbug tC'mcX lcctularius). Inc or
tin nf In, name bcdhuG is unknown.
hui ~ supposed to h" naturally sug-
c,sIcL as IL is descriptive. There are
mnv iorsl names of these parasites, as
FOR illustration. around Boston they
,rc called "Chinihcs, from Baltimore
comes the name Mahogany Flat. in
Ecw York they are styled Red CSoats
oro',nd Pittsburgh and Wheeling they
arc called "rcsky Devils. in Cincinnati
and The South "NiEhtrdcrs." In st.
nr,s and Chicago district Crimson
R,mhlcrs." the great West "FilGrms. "
The old saying, the hedhuE has no
teeth. but they get there Just the same.
iS rorrr,.t Instead of teeth they pos
scss A piercing and sucking b"ak 10
draw and rob You Of your blood for
their own body.
Erdhucs. no matter what YOU may
call them. or where they came from,
science has found a way 10 rid them II
YOU will use faithfully the now chem
;raI rcsky Devils QuictuS IT. d. q.
A g5c package makes one quart, enough
70 Kill a million bCdhugs. reaches, ncas,
ants or coolies. and their eggs as well.
T. u q. will not injurc bedding. and
each package contains patent spout
10 enable YOU to get them in tho hard
-grt-at places Impossible for rcsky
prvIl, a. cAist where I. ID. q. is used
Sold hl G II GricSt 4 Co. Baers Drug
stores. South side Pharmacy and other
leading druggists. ---...-..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
F Famous French Actress
With Geraldine Farar

In France when an actress plays her
first role in public il is called ones first
creation" Madame Rose Dion. who plays
an important role in THE Woman and
The Puppet." 4iold%yn picture. star
ring Geraldine Farrar. made her first
creation when she was t. nycarS of
age. At tho famous Conscrvatoirc Of
Paris Madame Dion was one" pupil
of Sarah Brrnhardt. and AS she grew
older. developed into tho same typ" Of
emotional actress as Brrnhardt herself.
At the Odcon in Paris Madame Dion WAS
starred in ali the well known ira gcdIcS
and comedies of the day. and enacted
the same line Of parts which made her
rrcd"Ccs Sor. Madame Bernhard famous
Two years ago on account of the war,
and subsequent impossible theatrical con-
dItions across the Atlantic. Madame
Dion came to tho L. S. \. TO play in pic
lures. Previously she was starred in
pictures at the Gaumont, pathe and
Eclair studios IN Paris During tho
filming of Tho Woman and the fuppet'
Madame Dion. Geraldine Farrar and her
C0-Star husband. Lou TcllCGcn spoke all
their lines in French. for Madame Dion
has not vet ma stored the English Ian
guaGc This latest G"ldwyn picture IL
a story Of Spanish life and Madame
Dion plays the mother OF tonCha Ger
aldinc tarrarl the lively young dancing
girl about whose fascinating personality
an unusual story has been conceived
Tho Woman and the Purpct" will be
shown at the Liberty theatre Friday and
Saturday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02

cent at the expense OF the efficiency OF
gov q "'''' High Cost Of Living.
FLAMES Diminished production Tor
cans are responsible in that tncy de-
layed peace and failed TO provide the
President with necessary legislation.
war Investigations
Condemns the Republicans for their
use 81 appropriations III investigating
tho conduct Of the war.
Pronteer1ng.
Pledges the party 10 enactment and
enforcement Of such legislation as may
he required 10 bring protitccrs before
the bar If criminal justice.
Tariff.
Reatfirms Democratic tariff doctrines
and declares for research on the SUP
| sect by nom-rnrt,san 'omm'SS'"n'
Defends President Wilson's veto of
the budget bill and advocates budget
system partially under direction OF ma
secretary OF the treasury with consoli-
'''''' Postal Service.
Commcnds the Democratic admins
tration of the postal service and makes
n blanket declaration for higher sal
aries for postal employees; Advocates
greater use Of motor vehicles III trans
pCrtation Of mail and extension or the
parcel post.
Declares for free speech ana lr'e
press except insofar as II may attack
the life Of tho nation.
Agriculture.
Praises the Democratic" record IN cS-
tahlishing farm loan banks and other
farm legislation. Endorses collective
bargaining and researches into produc-
tlCn costs.
Labor.
Follows tho Virginia plank in dcclar-
Ing strikes and lockoutS should not
jcopardize the paramount public inter
cstS. but adds statement of opposi-
ton 10 compulsory arbitration.
, Favors REIMBURSEMENT OF salaries or
government employees.
, Suffrage.
CongratulateS legislatures that have
ratified the suffrage amendment and
urges Democratic governors and leGiS-
latures of Tennessee. North Carolina
and Florida 10 complete ratification In
time for women To vote this fall
Women In Industry.
Declaring against child labor. Farors
Hesitation for child welfare and ma
ternity care Advocates increases IN
teachers salaries. Urges extension Of
vocational education: better conditions
for working women and Redistribution
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
MPENSAT|ON NEWS

CHARLESTON. W. Na,-Th" follow
ing awards have been mad" by the state
compensation commissioner:
Mrs Rosa Azarra. kimhall. widow and
children. Of Tony Azarra. killed while
IN employ King Coal co, $40 monthly:
Mrs Frank lcnahauch. Wcirt"n, widow
and children, Frank IcnahauCh. killed
whll" IN employ Wcirtnn Steel company.
SEA monthly: Mrs Dora MayhOrn. Cam
t"rhcrry. widow and children. william
MaNhurn. killed while IN employ Island
Creek coal company. $40 monthly: Mrs
Bcssi" simmons. Elkns. widow and
children. J. q. simmons. killed while III
employ Randolph Planning Mills CO.. $50
monthly.hs raul Saknpchop Stamford.
forearm cut off whll" IN employ Elk
horn Pm"y CUidl mining company. S6S6
weekly for life: Daniel Digs. Boomer
father Of Walter DIGS. kll"d whh" IN
employ |" |. piEgS. of l:oumcr. 81 week
ly. Emil kriS"r. Henderson. MiGh
father OF James kriG"r. KILLED Will" III
employ BAILEY Wood Coal company, 81
weekly. q Mnnnon MIlhurn father Of
Paul Mann"n KILLED Will" employ Mil
burn Ry-lrniuctS company. 81 weekly,
Mrs Jose Belmont. mother of Nick Bel
mont. Boomer kjll"d Will" IN employ
kanawha and HuCkInE coal and Coke
company ST weekly.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM PROPOSALSAS
PRESENTED BY THE SUB COMMIT Tee

Pa. SAN FRANCISCO. July The
Democratic PLATFORM Is drafted by inc
Rub-CCmmltIcr ut Mae and submitted
TO tn, full cou'nrtt'c declares for rati-
quisita to preserve the honor ana m
tegrisy Of nations. suggests that inc
Irish question can h. hrouENt "E'u-
mataly before the League of Nations
for settlement and IS silent on the pu'S-
ton ~ prohibition.
II advocates collective BARGAINING for
farmers: opposes compulsory arhitra-
ton Of labor disputes: declares Tor rec
ignition Of IN" new McNlcan E'NcrnWent
when II has established order and CATS
on the legislatures OF Tennessee. Flo
rida and North Carolina - ratiry the
suffrage amendment.
In many respects III" platform fol-
lows that adopted by the virginia
Democrats and publicly approved by
President Wilson.
The LrNSu" Of Nations plan IN par
ticu,lr was taken Virtually as whole
from the Virginia platform and In other
respertS there have been notifications
and many new subjects have been
added.
draft follows:
Preamble:
Sends greetings to President Wilson
commencing his achievements IN the m
terests Of the country and 81 tn" Who'll"
Republican congress.
League OF Nations.
Repeats the ElrE!nIa plank with lltIc
variation. C0nd"mning tho action or the
senate Republicans IN adopting r"scr-
vationS and tn" ScpHrat" peace reSoiu-
ton and advocating ratification or IN"
peace treaty and such membership IN
. the League Of Nations as would in n"
wise impair national integrity or indie
pendence.
Conduct Of the War.
Praises the administration conduct
OF the war. commencing the patriotlc
efforts OF American citizens to aid the
government and praises the military
and naval forces with mention Of Gen
eral Pershing by name.
Finance.
Again incorporates the language or
the Virginia Democrats III eNtolltnS the
federal reserve system and the financing
OF the war and in coudemn:ng the Re-
publiCans for eXtraSaEaucC.
Taxation.
Crltictses the Republican congress Tor
failing TO revise wartime tax schedule
and demands 4 survey of tax conditions
by the coming congress.
Denies Republican claims OF economy.
declaring that no money was saved eX-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
EX-CHICACO RADICAL
NOW FOREIGN MINISTER

CHICAGO. July IA Stroller T"hin-
son. former Chicago lawyer. who. ac-
Cording tn Associated Press dispatches
from Irkutsk. siberia. last night, Is
now foreign minister of the Far East
crn republic. under III" name Of y. I:
KraSuutchckof il a former leader ut
the Russian radicals "f Chicago.
He was affiliated with the t"mmuniSt
party and published RussEn radical
Tuhinson left Chicago in Juno. l?i .
for siberia at the invitation ~ ms
friend. Leon Trotsky. according to ms
former law partner.
TohInSrn came to tho. lnlt"d states
IN I01n feeling from RUSSIA by way "f
Germany. England and Canada alter NJ
had been ordered haniShcd I" siberia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02

Of the civil service with view l."
Soldiers Corporations.
Advocates generosity 70 dlsaht"d sol
dicrS hut declares against excessive
bond issues to pay compensation which
would put patriotism on pvrun!ary
basis.
Commcnds federal administration "t
railroads during the war, declaring IL
was efficient and economical drSpiW
inadequate and worn equipment. tritl-
cises the recently enacted transporta,
ton act and says congress tcnrr"riZrd
until so late a date that the President
was forced TO sign the bill or else ihrow
the railroad citizen mt" Ch"aS.
Highways.
Favors continuance q! tn" federal a!d
in road building.
Inland waterways.
Calls Republican plank inadequate
and advocates further Development Of
adequate transportation Of rivers and
further Improvement Of INLAND water
ways. Recognizes the importanc" OF
connecting the Great Lakes with III"
Mississippi as well as with the St.
Lawrence.
FarorS extension Of foreign trace.
Merchant Marine.
Pledges the party L. Il policy ot CON
tinued Improvement Of tn" merchant
marine under proper legislation.
Reclamation.
Advocates extension 81 hrli h!H
reclamation with view 10 home HU''"-
ing.
, DcplorcS the mlstortunoS or IN" N"Ni-
can policy, declaring that as u C"hS'-
quence order ~ rc"ppcar'nE IN M"N''".
Advocates recognition of new MrAirnn
government when ii has proved us
| ability TO maintain order.
ireland.
Rciterates President Wilson'S prlnC!-
ple af self determination. expresses
, sympathy with the aspirations or me
Irish people and declares that when IN"
United States becomes 4 member or IN"
League of Nations 1t can lrEitin'"'"ly
bring the Irish problem her" bci"T" Inc
bar of the league.
Declares it the duty Of tn" american
government to aid IN the establishment
Of order and complete Independence Tor
Armenia.
Commcnds the Democrats admins
tration for railroad cunStructro" and
coal and oil developments. Advocates
modification of coal law To t|ci!tHle
Development and also extension of the
farm loan act TO ALASKA.
Philippines.
Declares for Philippine independence
without unnecessary delay Nh'h Ih'
! islands are ready for SELF government
Hawaii.
Advocates liberal policy toward
Hawaii with greater development or thc
rights and privileges of tn" mlddic
classes.
Dcnlorcs tn" pr"-r"n\rnii"n CNP'hdi
dates and advocates regulation ~ such
| Expenditures by federal law.
! Federal Trade Commission.
Praises the administration "f the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
Irish Parliament in
Message 10 De Valera

DUBLIN. July lit became known
TODAY that tho Irish parliament was
in SeCrc tscsslon her" Tuesday ana wed.
nrsday. and that drcrr"S were passed
authorizing the establishment Of courts
Of juStiC" and equity and courts or
criminal jurisdiction. y national land
commission was appointed. Another de-
cree provides for the protection al per-
sons occupying land against r"Natious
claims.
II WAS announced that III" million
dollar International loan had been over
Subscribed hy $50 non when tho loan
closed.
The following mcSs1Ec was sent {"
Eamoun d" Valera president OF tn"
Irish rrpuhlr): ,
The daily Errcann, assembled N full
session at Dublin today. unanimously
rraflirmS the allegiance Of tn" citizens
at ireland /" Your policy: expressed
cOmpl..tc satisfaction with IN" work you
have performed And relies with conf
dcnrc upon In" great American nation
to accord recognition Ia the republic OF
ireland now IN fact and law rSIaD-
llSl,NI
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
DECLARATIONS FILED

William John Hail. pottery worker.
born IN ireland and cmlgratcd from
scotland 10 thiS country. IL" lives at
IS Coal street and mad" n declaration
of hIS intention of applying for citizen
ship papers at tn" /. :. clerks office
Yesterday.
Walter EdmcrrniSki. coal miner. also
nl'd n"ii"" with t. clerk John II.
Conrad that h" desires {" h"'"m" CIT
II"m. IT." ~ - native Of RUSSIA.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
Polish Army ShortenS
It's Line Of Defense

WARSAW. July Polish forces on
the BolShcvik front have evacuated
Hosicr and kclcnkowitz. in Polcsia. ac,
curding to an official statement issued
at army staff headquarters here toda".
This step was taken. IT was said. for
the purpose of shortening tn" front.
Soviet troops in the Bobriek sector
arc re-grouping under. cover or artil-
'lcry fire III" statement says.
In tho region Of West TwlShla, Gch.
Budcnny's BoIshcvik cavalry has brok-
on through the Polish front and the
Polish infantry is retiring toward kOr-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
-Four Players Survive
In The Golf Tourney

PITTSBURGH, Pa. July - Four
players. including S. Davidson Heron:
national amateur champion, survived
the two elimination rounds played In
the Pennsylvania state golf champion
ship tournament over the Oakmont
Country Club course today. J. b. Rose
Allegheny Country Club and former ca 2
tain of 4 Princeton golf team: Max ~
Marston, Merton Cricket Club, i,hila-
dclphia and former metropolitan cha n
pion: Jack Graham Stanton Heights
Golf Club and Heron will meet in the
semi-fnals tomorrow morning.
Rose will play Narston and Graham
meets Heron.
During the first round today HERON.
playing with W. &. Fownes, Jr.. the
former national titlcholder, shattered
the course record. He played the hrst
nine holes in 81. three under par
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
COAL MINER INJURED.
Taken to Ohio valley General 1ospttal
and VIII Recover.

Ray Wilkinson OF Bcllairc was re-
ported to be resting easily at late hour
last evening at tho Ohio Valley hospitai
following injuries received while he was
at work in the Bcnwood mine OF the
Wheeling Steel & Iron company.
The accident happened when Wilkin,,
son was caught between TWO cars ana
crushed to n certain extent. II was II
first thought that several ribs had ocen
broken in addition to other injuries oui
after an N-ray examination II showed
that no bones had been broken. ne
Will be able TO return home In lew
days as stated BY the hospital attend
ants.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
STILL SELLING BOOKS

Tho seven sailors and one soldier. OK
service men. under Floyd Nlnyard. ar
cx-sniIor. who were temporarily stopped
from selling pamphlets on the street f";
the Service Mems Co-Operativ" As
ISOLATION Of New York. upon comp LIANT
az Captain Il. W C"rriEan of IN" l"caI
army recruiting force, were back upon
th, rob Yesterday afternoon.
The eight appeared III inc "H''c 81
Inhn y Wilson Of the department ot
mstirc Thursday morning and II was
drciGcd - allow them In continue "pcr'
atoms.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
FIREWORKS WARNING

NEW YORK, July / -p""lHrinE that
makers, of fireworks were trying [" pro-
mot, an old iIshiourd' celebration NJ
the Fourth Of July. tn" national board
Of lire underwriters today called on
stat and city officials throughout the
country Ia sec that regulations govern
jng pyrutrchni,al displays are enforced,
PROPERTY loss during tn" last four years
from fireworks j. estimated by the
hoard :ti SlI50 UuU
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02

Iceland will =" represented here on
Friday. July ID. Wen the, Ringing
Brothers and Earnum & Bailey Great
Combined Circus makes its appearance,
Johannes JoSefsSou has com" out OF
the north to display his championship
prowcss at "Glima,' the national sport
OF the IcclandcrS.
China is form Of wrestling and
self-dofense practically unknown in mis-
and many other countries. yet has h"en
a sport in Iceland since the eleventh
century. While similar 10 tn" Japan"S"
method of Srlf-dcfcuSc. known ne jiu-
iitsu, il is considered vastly superior to
the latter. JOscfSson has Won tho
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-02
Joefsson Illustrating Method SefDefense

championship of Iceland for seven sue
CcSsivc years At tn" last contest
there were tw"nty-t"ur aSrirantS for
tn" honor, each had to wr"Sil" all the
others, and The iItl" went to the com
pcti,nr having the highest number Of
POINTS "Glima" makes NOR" demand In
the way of training and requires more
spectacular ability and Sclru"" Than any
other form Of combat Th" lC"iand"r
has brought three famous experts with
hIm for his exhibition under canvas. lie
concludes his Performance" by IruStrat'
ing the combined attack made upon him
by a trio armed with knives. clubs and
rcVOlvCrs.