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The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
MARTYR ROLE
DENIED DECKER
Admiral Peculiar Says
Roosevelt, Opposing His
Dismissal.
(PubIee Ledger servfce.)

Disciplinary action will not be
taken by Josephus Daniels. secre :
tary of the Navy, against Rear Ad-
p1iral Benton c. Decker. commander
of the naval station at Pensacola
Fla, who in an open letter charged
the Secretary and.FrankIin d. Roose-
welt, Assistant Secretary. with de
liberate Misrepresentation" in tes-
timony before the Senate investi-
eating committee.
The. announcement of the position
of the department was made yes-
terday by Mr.. Roosevelt just after
he returned to the city.
Everybody in the service is we'll
acquainted with Admiral Decker
and his peculiarities," said Mr.
Roosevelt. The Secretary and / re-
ceived the recommendations made
by Admiral Washington and Admi-
raj Ccontz, while We were out on
the Coast. They recommended that
he be relieved from his command
as the result Of his letter. 1t was
our opinion. however, that nothing
should be done that would allow
Admiral Decker to become a mar
tyr. or course, wnat he did was
absolutely contrary to discipline.
The actual decision in the matter
has not been made, but / am sure
that there is where the matter will
end"
Has anything been done in the
Sims case?" he was asked.
mo; have not had the Sims case
in my head since l left here" Mr..
RooseN elt replied
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
OUAKESHURTS
IN LOS ANGELES
Four Earth Tremors Fri
day Cause Only Super
fetal Damage.
(By Universal serviee)

Los Angeles. July 16. - -Four
sharp earthquake shocks were felt
in Los Angeles today. The first came
at 10.0s o'clock this morning. the
second at 1897 this afternoon the
third two minutes later. and the
fourth was at GIL tonight.
Outside of broken plate glass win
dows and a few cracked walls. the
damage was superficial. Eight per-
sons were treated at the Emergency
Hospital for slight injuries from
broken glass or falling bricks.
The tremble seemed in the city
and effected only a few outside
towns.
There was much confusion in the
industrial district. Owing to de-
moralization of workers, a number
of business houses sent their en-
ployes home.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
Victory in Herald Salesmanship Race
May Hang on Final Burst of Effort
In Closing Hours of Battle Today

It is "over the top" now or never
for the home and the big automo-
biles. Today is the fnal day, and
tonight at IL o'clock is the final
hour for the close of The Herald
Salesmanship Club Campaign in
which prizes aggresating more than
s23.oo0 will be awarded to those
who have displayed the best sales
manship ability during the past
eight weeks.
. At IL o'clock, when the last sub
scripti6ns and vote credits have been
deposited.-the ballot, box will be
sealed and the race for the magnifi-
cent awards will be over.
The ballot box will be placed in
a vault. where it will remain until
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17

Here the linked couple seated
themselves. The young woman's
glance fell upon them with a dis
tant. swift disinterest; then with
lovely smile Frightening her
countenance and a tender pink
tingeing her rounded cheeks, she
held out a little gray-gloved
hand. When she spoke her voice,
full. sweet, and deliberate, pro-
claimed that its owner was ac-
customed to speak and be heard.
We'll. Mr.. Easton, If you win
make me speak first. ! suppose 1
must. Don't you ever recognize
old friends when you meet. them
in the west?"
The younger man reused him.
self sharply at the sound of her
voice. seemed to struggle with a
slight embarrassment which he
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17

Monday, when it will be opened by
the judges and the auditor will then
begin tabula'ins and verifying all
subscriptions. No information as to
the probable winners will be given
out until this w-rk has been done,
when an announcement will be made
in The Herald. --.-.
The Closing Hour.
Subscriptions must be placed in
the ballot box or turned into the
ofice Of the Salesmanship Club by
IL o'clock p. m, or mailed before
that time. Candidates mailing their
subscriptions should be sure to see
that the envelope bears postmark
showing that it was mailed at or be-
CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
STAGEOVATION
FOR ROOSEVELT
Army. Navy and Marine
Officers and Clerks
Cheer Nominee.
(By Universal Service.)

Returning to Washington to at
tend the all-important political con-
ference with President Wilson to-
morrow. Franklin D. Roosevelt. AS
sistant Secretary OF the Navy and
Democratic nominee for the Vice
Presidency. was given an enthusi-
astic reception by his fellow work
ers of the Navy Department.
All the ranking officers of the
navy and Marine Corps were on
hand to offer congratulations at
Roosevelt's offices. Floral tributes
from friends and admirers literally
covered his desk. Hundreds or
clerks, and nearly 1000 workers at
the Washington Navy Yard organ
ized an impromptu parade in honor
of their assistant chief, afterwsrd
forming in a long line to extend
personal greetings.
Later. discussing political issues
with the newspaper correspondents,
Roosevelt said the league of na-
tions question probably would be
the most important issue of the
campaign.
Roosevelt said that shortly after
the conference he and Gov. Cox
would return to Columbus for a
meeting with the Democratic Ma
tional Committee, after which he
expected to return to Washington
to tender his resignation as Assist
ant Secretary of the Navy. His
resignation will take effect on or
about August 10. when he expects
the official notification of his nom
ination, at his home at Hyde Park,
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
MILITIA RULES
INGALVESTON
City Officials Suspended and
Police Disarmed In
Strike City.

Galveston, Tex, July 16.-Galves-
ton today was patrolled by military
police. Following issuance of execu-
tive orders by Gov. Hobby late yes
terday. Brig. Gen. r. ]. Wolters.
commanding State troops on duty
here during the longshoremen's
strike. suspended the police and de-
tective- departments and restrained
city officials from interfering with
the enforcement of civil laws by the
provost guard.
: Police officers and detectives were
disarmed and will not be permitted
in public places in uniform under
an order issued by Gen. Wolters.
Capt. Obrien Stevens will act as
provost judge in the place of judge
of the city court.
The suspension will remain in ef-
feet during the period Of martial
law in Galveston.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
MISSING WIFE
GRAVE
Body Of Woman Slain Year
Ago Exhumed for Iden-
tihcation.

New York. July 16.-The body of
a woman murdered more than a
year ago and found Aprii II. 1913.
in a swamp on the outskirts of New
Canaan, Conn. was exhumed today
and identified. Mr.. and Mrs. Err
nest Wood recognized the body as
that of Mrs. Woods sister, Mrs.
Bernice Fsrnum. %, OF Stamford.
Conn.
With the Identification regarded
as positive by the authorities. the
State police began a search for
George Hankee. of Waterbury. later
of stamford. who. 1t is said, dis
appeared about the time Mrs. Far
mum left Stamford. in March, 1916.
Representatives OF three families
met at the cemetery to witness the
exhuming. each in the belief that
the body was that of a missing
relative or friend. An order to open
CONTINUED ON PAGE ELEVEN.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
HARDING GETS
MORE T.R. AID
Nominee Answers Many
Pledges of Former
Progressives.

Marion. Ohio. July 16. - Former
progressives in all parts of the
country continue to sehd pledges of
support to Senator Harding, it was
announced at his headquarters to-
day. Harding replied to these mes
sages, thanking each one fo- his
support and saying that "a. united
party and united effort should in
sure a Republican victory"
In explaining today his reasons
for declining to speak at the dedi-
cation ceremonies of the American
Legion posts at st. Louis on July 25,
Senator Harding said it would have
been discourteous of him to make
a speech between his notification
address and that of Vice Presiden-
tial nominee Coolidge, July 81.
Explains to Legion.
Harding said he had explained the
situation to the American Legion
committee and added that his ac-
ceptance of the engagement just
afer his nomination was tentative.
The Republican nominee is rapid
ly completing his work on his
speech of acceptance. 1t is expected
that he will send part of it to the
printer late today.
AS one of those whose names
were presented to the Republican
convention in Chicago, Senator
Miles Poindexter will be a guest
Of honor when the Republican NOM
lnee makes his speech of acceptance
In Marion, Ohio, next Thursday.
Prior to leaving for Marion, Poin-
dexter expects to attend a confer
ence of national committee mem
bers in New York on Monday. He
Is chairman of the Republican SEN
atorial campaign committee. Will
II. Hays, chairman of the Republic
an national committee, is expected
to attend the conference. While
the Senatorial campaign is to be
run in harmony with the Presiden-
tial campaign, Poindexter said that
the two organizations would be
managed separately.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
HEARTS AND HANDS

A T Denver there was an influx
of passengers into the
coaches on the eastbound B. & NJ.
express. In one coach there sat
a very pretty young woman
dressed In elegant taste ana sur
rounded by all the luxurious
comforts of an experienced trav-
elers. Among the newcomers were
two young men, cne OF hand
some presence with a bold, frank
countenance and manner; the
other a ruffied, glum-faced per-
son, heavily built and roughly
dressed. The two were handcuffed
together.
AS they passed down the aisle
Of the coach the only vacant seat
offered was a reversed one facing
the attractive young woman.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
GIRL WHO SAW
FIANCEKILLED
FACESSLAYER
Miss Pearl Clark Tells Of
Fatal Attack on
T. M. Moore.
GAVE NEGRO JEvELRY
Turner, on Trial, to Plead
SefDefense, Is In
dication.
CAVE NEGRO JEwELRY
Especial to w..,,.s,o. Her.,a.,

Especial to Warrington HeraId.D
Richmond, Va. July is.-In q
calm. straightforward manner.
without show of nervousness or
emotion. Miss Pearl Clark, secre-
tary to Congressman Britten, of
Illinois. told her story on the wit
ness stand in Federal Court today
at the trial Of william Turner.
middle aged negro, charged with
the murder of her hance, Thomas
Morgan Moore. government torpedo
expert. early in the morning Of May
% on the southern approach to the
Highway Bridge, between Alexan-
dria and Washington.
She and Moore had motored
across the bridge. and the car was
at a standstill when the negro ap-
preached. demanding q dollar. she
said. She urged Moore to give the
man something, so HE would go
away. Frightened, she got out or
the car. Meanwhile Turner ap-
proacked threateningiy. pointing q
pistol at her chest; whereupon she
drew of her glove and gave him
her wrist watch and two rings. q
diamond and a cameo. A moment
later there was an exchange OF
shots between Moore and the ne
gro. but she could not tell who
fired first.
Coroner B. II. Swain, of ArlinE-
ton county, testified later that In
his opinion Moore, who was shot
through the chest. could not have
fired after being shot himself. Al
though the defense offered no testi-
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their prisoners to keep them Arom
getting away. Mr.. Easton knows
his business"
"wf1l we see you again soon in
Washington" asked the girl.
Not soon, / think" said Eas-
ton. MY butterfly days are over.
fear"
II love the West" said the girl
irrelevantiy. Her eyes were shin
ing softly. She looked away out
the car window. She began to-
speak truly and simply without
the gloss of style and manner:
Mamma ano I spent the Summer
in Denver. She went home a
week ago because father was
slightly i'll. I could live and be
happy in the West. / think the
air here agrees with me. Money
isn't everything. = But people 81
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17

nance with veiled giances from
his keen. shrewd eyes. g.. =,
You'll excuse me for speaking.
miss. but I See you're acquainted
with the marshal here. If you'll
ask him to speak. word for me
when We get to the pen he'll DO
1t. and it'n make things easier
for me there. He's taking me to
Leavenworth prison, It's seven
years for counterfeiting."
"ohw said the girl. with a deep
breath and returning color. so
that. is what you are doing out
here? A marshall G
: MY dear Miss Fairchild." said
Easton. calmly. Il had to do
something. Money has way of
taking wings unto itself. and you
knowfit takes monsy to keep step
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
GREEKS VICTORIOUS
IN TURKISH CAMPAIGN

= The Greek campaign against the
Turks has been marked by further
successes.
Athens press dispatches to the
State Department yesterday report
ed the capture of Bouladan, on the
southern front. between Kioulou
and Denizil. The Sarakios line.
just south OF Bouladan, has been
turned to prevent the Kemalist--
from massacring the Christian popu-
lation of that section. the dispatch
added.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
BY GEORGE KENT,

tUniyerssi service STAN Corresponoentb
New York. July 1e.-Big sun
shiny waves of optimism rolled
out and away from two contenders
for the international yachting cup,
at anchor in the horseshoe OF
Sandy Hook today.
Aboard the Resolute spirits ran
high. Sails were lashed to, the
decks washed down, and brass made
bright and cleaning with a gusto.
Late in the afternoon Resolute
hoisted her mainsail and stretched
it taut and cleaning on her two
booms. The deck gang let loose a
yell. This was the sail which had
beaten the Shamrock to- the turn
CONTINUED on PAGE TEN.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
ways misunderstood things and
remain stupid"

ways misunderstood things and
remain stupid"
Say. Mr.. Marshal" growled the
glum-faced man, this isn't quite
fair. I'm needin' a drink, and
haven't had a smoke all day.
Haven't you talked long enough.
Take me in the smoker now. won't
you? I'm half dead for a pipe"
The bound travellers rose to
their feet. Easton with the same
slow smile on his face.
IT can't deny petition for to-
bacco," he said lightly. TITS the
one friend of the unfortunate.
Goodbye. Miss Fairchild. Duty
calls. you know" He heId ou.
his hand for a farewell.
ITS too bad you are not going
East" she said. reclothing her
self with manner and style. but
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
AGED WORKERS
ASK WILSON AID
ONRETIRE4ENY.
Federal Employees Frame
|. Appeal Against Burle-
son Ruling.
WANT TO KEEP JOBS
Clause Six Of New Law, Cen
ter Of Concerted
Attack.

Protesting against the ruling OF
Postmaster General Burleson and
Commissioner of Pensions Saltzgaber
on the retirement of certain en-
ployes in their service. the joint
commission on retirement which
represents the workers, will appeal
to Samuel Gompers to intercede
With President Wilson for eleventh
hour action.
This decision was reached yester-
day following an all day session OF
the special committee, headed by
Chairman Edward J. Ryan. who was
appointed to draft an appeal to the
President.
In the appeal 1t will be. pointed
out that some departments have
failed to apply the law according to
the spirit and intent of the act.
Ruling Protested.
1t is alleged by the joint COM
mission that the provisions OF
section are being entirely ignored
since many employees of retirement
age are still capable of performing
efficient service and their retention
would be for the good of the public
service. 1t is declared that the arbi-
trary decision of some department
heads to dismiss all employees Of re-
tirement age regardless of the merits
of individual cases will defeat the
primary intent of the trainers of the
act who inserted section in order
CONTINUED ON PAGE ELEVEN.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
Visit to Be Marked by Con-
tinuous Round Of
Conferences.
MAY GO TO CHURCH
Nominee Will Issue State
ment Following Talk
With President.
BY wINDER n. HARRIS.

Universal Service Stan Correspondent.b
Gov. James NJ. Cox's brief visit to
Washington to confer with Presi-
dent Wilson promises to develop
into a continuous round of confer
ences with Democratic leaders and
social chats with old friends.
While the meeting with the Presi-
don't and Franklin D. Roosevelt. his
running mate. at the white House.
is the only set engagement the
Democratic Presidential candidate
has, his host. udge Timothy T. Ans
berry. former Representative from
Ohio. plans to. keep "open house.
and has invited a number of persons
to call informally.
Among those who have been in
yited to call on the candidate are
Senator Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock. of
Nebraska, and Senator Morris Shep-
pard, OF Texas, both of whom served
In the House with Gov. Cox, and
Representative Thomas J. Hefiin. OF
Alabama, recently nominated for the
Senate Former Gov. Joseph W.
Folk. of Missouri. and Mrs. Folk pre-
viously had an engagement at the
Ansberry home this evening. which
now will be turned into a call on
the Presidential nominee.
To See Colby and Baker.
Among the Cabinet members who
will confer with Gov. Cox here are
Secretary of War Baker. who is from
Ohio, and Secretary of State Colby.
Other members of the Cabinet who
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17

Unconditional YES Ex-
acted In Four-Hour Con-
ference at Spa.
QUBBLING Is IN. VAIN
Speech of Foreign Minister
Won Simons Cut Short by
Lloyd George.

Spa Belgium. July 1.-THE Ger
mans have again signed urcondi-
tionally on the dotted line.
After a four-hour session with
the allied statesmen, in the course
Of which the peace OF Europe-and
the world-trembled continually in
the balance. the Teuton delegates
affixed their signatures to the allied
ultimatum regarding coal deliv-
cries. The ceremony took place at
s:45 o'clock this evening.
When the Germans arrived for
the conference, this afternoon, For
eign Minister Won Simons started
to make a speech. Premier Mile
rand interrupted him, saying:
That's enough"
Told 20 Answer Yes or No.
The Frenchc premier then whis-
pered something to Mr.. Lloyd
George, who rose and addressed the
Gsrman spokesman:
There is a little room off there
on the right where We have been
having tea in the afternoon. sug-
gest you gentlemen retire there and
when you are ready to give an an
swer - yes or mo- you may re-
turn"
The entire German delegation ad-
journed to the little room" from
which they emerged later with the
unconditional yes"
Paris. July Is. - In the face of
the imminent danger of Poland be-
ing overrun by the Soviet armies,
France. according to information
from the highest quarters, is at last
Withdrawing all her objections 10
the recognition of the Soviet gov
ernment by the allies and is ready
to join in making peace with Mos
COW, provided the Soyiets immedi-
ately call off their offensive against
the Poles. The news of fresh sweep
CONTINUED ON PAGE ELEVEN.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
By O. HENRY

you must go on to Leavenworth.
I suppose?"
Yes" said Easton, II must go
on to Leavenworth."
The two men sidled down the
aisle into the smoker.
The two passengers in a seat
near by had heard most OF the
conversation. Said one Of them:
That marshars a good sort OF
chap. Some Of these Western
fellows are all right"
Pretty young to hold an ONCE
like that. isn't he?' asked the
other.
Young exclaimed the first
speaker, "why-Oh, didn't you
catch on? Say-did you ever
know an officer TO handcuf .
prisoner to his right handT"
1870. by whssisr Syndicate, Inal
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
PLANE TURTLES;
FLIER UNHURT
Capt. Street, Flying from N,
Y. to Alaska to Rejoin
Fleet Today.

Scranton, Pa, July 16.-Capt. st.
Claire Street, commander of the
American air feet flying from New
York to Alaska, will leave Elmhurst
eight miles east of here, tomorrow
morning to rejoin his squadron.
Repairs to his plane. which was
forced to land during the thunder
storm yesterday. were completed to-
night. The axle and several brace
wires were broken when the ship
turned turtle in the soggy field.
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Cup Defender
In Shape for
Victory Today
Resolute Replaces Throat
Halyards and Expects
Better Luck.

Weather forecast is partly cloudy
rith light northcrIy silndS, hdting
tendency to shift. This aOonld
gi5e the feet sea racers aDind be-
hind them on the first Io-miie leg
Of the triangular course, q sail
across uird on the second leg and
. ran into the aTnd TO The finish.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-17
"WINNERS.'

-sf ussis vissiiy cssasst ssS sastnsr rss-
tus fer - '1sidAtss" - CDR viu sppsss
In tsmirsv's wsshiagtss HsrsiA.
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CONTINUED ON PAGE ELEVEN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-30
Watch Toner,
He's the Winner.
s265-3l
OLD TIME RIVER
MAN TESTIFlES
Gained Fourteen Pounds In Twenty
Eight Days Taking
Tautac

Il have gained fourteen pounds
E, the past four weeks and am stlll
raining" declared John g. Wallace
s2s Upper Sixth street. Evansville
Indiana. is relating his experience
with Tanlac.
Nm. wallace Uucle john has
been wharf boat Waterman for the
Evansville. & Bowling Green Packet
,-o Mammoth Cave Route, for the
mast twenty years. 'GaCle John Is
one OF the Oldest steam boat men.
i'm point OF service, on the ohio river
He is known 10 most everybody
from Evansville. Ind. 20 Louisville.
NV. and from Bowling Green to
PaduCah.
..Vhcn ] recommend Tanlac 90
riv friends which / ann constantly
doing" said Uncle John, i don {
have 10 say much for / am a good
example Of what the medine will
BY the help OF Tanlac I have
gotten rid OF q case OF indigestion
and other troubles from which j
had suffered for twenty years. i
l.eut dropping off in weight and got
So nervous 1 could hardly keep
coins. and for I'VE years, previous
I'D the time I began taking Tanlac.
never knew what a good. sound
sleep was I simply had TO force
down what / ate. for ] had no ap-
petite. and gas would form on my
stomach causing such fearful! pains
that I diGn't know what O. 60 /
also sudT-d from sluggish liver
aud weak Kidneys and while 1 tried
s-verything that could be bought
nothing helped me, ] have thrown
D. obi ha.
home with me many a time because
1 couldn't eat
II noticed the good reports in the
papers from people who had taken
Tanlac and came TO the conclusion
that the only thing for me 20 do
was try g. We'll. my friends already
know what the medicine has done
for me for ] have told them and
they can see FOR themselves what a
wonderful change has taken place
IN me. but / don't mind the world
knowing what Il has done for me.
u has taken several bottles 20 fix
me UP but It's the best investment
I ever made. 7 commenced 10 feel
IKE a new man BY the time my
second bottle was gone Ny appe-
tite came back, my nerves quieted
down and my troubles all gradually
disappeared. Ny appetite Is so
keen now that IN addition TO the
big lunch my wife fixes up for me
] stop and buy other things for ]
Just want 20 be eating all the time
Tanlac has certainly made life worth
living for me. have been
strengthened and built up until ]
can do my work better than I did
twenty years ago. I don't believe
there's an equal OF Tanlac IN the
world"
Tanlac IS sold in South Bend al
the Central Drug Store and IN Mish-
awake at the Red Cross Pharmacy.