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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
Disastrous Farm Eire.

Special to Times Republican.
Ireton, Oct. Fire on the S. H.
Nyder farm near here late yesterday
destroyed several thousand Bushels
of oats and barley, all Of the farm
buildings except the residence, hogs.
chickens, two horses, farm ma
chinery, etc The loss is estimated at
$4,000. borne principally by the ten
ants. They carried but little in
surance. Sparks from bonfire
bonfire started the blaze.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
lowa Population
2, 1896 Gain
of 8 Per Cent
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Washington, Oct 7.-Iowa's popu-
lation is 2,403,630. an increase of
1TS,SS5, or per cent, the census
bureau announced today.
Other states were:
Michigan, 3,6G7,223, an increase OF
557,ef3. or 30.5 per cent.
Pennsylvania, S.720,159, an increase
of .1,o55t04S. or 1873 per cent. :
Ohio, 5,759,36S, an increase of 992,-
247, or 2O.S per cent
Virginia, 2,306,S61, an increase OF
244,749, or 11.9 per cent.
Arkansas. 1,75O,995 an increase of
1866. or liz per cent.
Florida, 966,296, an increase of 21a.
GIT, or 2S.4 per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
BOLD JEWELRY THEFT.
Rohber at Sioux City Operates in
Sight of Passers.

:
Speciaf to Times Republican.
Sioux City, Oct. THE Greenberg
jewelry store was robbed of diamonds
watches and other jewelry valued at
several thousand dollars last night.
1t was one of the most daring stunts
ever pulled off in Sioux City. The
store was brightly lighted and the
jewelry had been left in the display
window while the clerk went out for
lunch. The robber broke thru rear
entrance, divested himself of hat and
coat, and cody walked to the display
window. where he deliberately placed
the jewels in plush tray being
watched from the outside by num-
Der of persons, who believed kim a
clerk in the establishment. When the
cDrk returned few minutes later
the robbery was discovered, but the
robber had disappeared and had not
been apprehended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
MacSwiney Has Not : 9
on Benjamin A. S; s
mon.
LIFE SUSTAINED
BY PARTIAL FORCE
Conscientious objeetor in Military
Prison on Continuous Hunger
Strike Since July 15-Attorneys
Trying to Secure Release Thru
Habeas Corpus-Efforts at Forcihie
Feeding Partially Successful.
BY Associated I<ress.

By Associated Ress
Washington, Oct I. - While Ben
jamin A. Salmon, conscientious
objector. continues his hunger strike
which began July 15, when he was
admitted to ST. Elizabeths military
hospital here, attorneys for Salmon
To-Day sought ~ opueIn has r,Ies.se
from the institution thru habeas
corpus proceedings.
Immediately unon being brought to
st. Elizabeth's Salmon refused to
eat, and despite partly successful at
tempts at forcible feeding he has
maintained his attitude for eighty
four days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
Hunt Escaped LITER Who Took Boy
BY Associated Press.

Michigan City, Ind, Oct. IA
posse of police, prison guards and
specially sworn deputies today con-
tinuod the search for John Vaughn,
so. life prisoner at the Indiana state
prison, who yesterday escaped tax
ing with him, it was believed, Wal-'
ter Young, 13, a school boy.
Vaughn. who was sentenced to life
for Marone crime, has been trus-
ty for thirteen years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
Cox's "SIush Fund" Inquiry.

BY Associated Press.
Dayton, Oct. 7.-Investigation by
the senate subcommittee which Is
inquiring into campaign expendi-
lures, Of an alleged $4,000 contribu-
ton to the 1915 campaign Of Gov
ernor James NJ. Cox, democratic
presidential candidate, was scheduled
to begin here today. Senator Pom
creme, democrat, of Ohio and Senator
Edge, republican. of New Jersey, are
to conduct the hearing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
BONDED WHISKY TIED UP.
Withdrawal Suspended in Effort to
Stop Illegal Sales. /

"'e'ioraWai suspended in Effort to
Stop Illegal Sales. {
BY Associatdl Press.
Washington, Oct. I'm an effort 10
cneck illegal liquor sales, Prohibition
Commissioners Kramer has ordered
withdrawal of whisky from bond
temporarily suspended in New York
CITY and parts of Pennsylvania and
New Jersey.
Mr.. kramer disclosed TODAY th,t
the ban had been on for a month ana
that ne had received a request from
~. l.. Dalrymple, district prohibition
agent at Chicago, for an order or
similar nature to be placed in effect
IN the Chicago district. He said be
had not yet determined on a no,;c,,
fo' that section.
The effect Of the order on illicit
aply great, the commissioner said
he added, however, that IT had fail
ed with respect to alcohol, withdra W
because Of its use for Industrial n,,r
poses. h
Inc commissioner Indicated +bo+
the order would probably he viii
drawn soon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
No Latehstr'ng Out For Daniels.

No Latchstr,na Out For Dan;evs
By Associated Press,
Chicago, Oct 7.-Democratic NO
tional committee headaua artars bara
,ooay I e, explained the failure of
'osephns Daniels, secretary of the
navy 10 deliver his scheduled ad-
dress at Joliet, H., last night.
The local county committee Of
Joliet was requested by telegram 70
arrange for the meeting, it was an
nounced, but when Mr. Daniels ar
rived he found no plans had been
made to receive him and no meeting
arranged. He returned to Chicago
and will speak tonight at Rockford,
III.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
Canadian Filters Start Coast Trip.
BY Associated Press.

Halifax. N. S., Oct 1.-Two Off
GERS of the Canadian royal air force
started the transcontinental flight to
Vancouver this morning at s o'clock,
when they hoped off from the east
ern passage air station. They expect
first leg of their journey.
Locke and Hobbs crashed a short
time later at Long Beach, twenty
miles northeast of ST. Johns. Their
light seaplane was wrecked, but the
,aviators apparently were. uninjured,
as colonel Locke telephoned here for
another flying boat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW ON.
Olympic Stars, Prize acttIA anc
Worlds Best Horses Here.

SIyIHPiC SIdTS. TrIZe dSCItS> ana
Worlds Best Horses Here.
BY Associated Press.
Chicago, Oct. THE national dairy
show opened here today with an ex-
hibition of prize cattle from all parts
Of the country, as well as dairy pro-
ducts and industrial and agricultural
machinery. The feature event for
the first three days of the show is
the daily appearance of the victor
ious American athletes who. appeared
in the Olympic games at Antwerp.
This is the first appearance ofNthe
athletes In exhibition since they re-
turned to America. The managements
announced that from Oct. II to 16 a
horse show will be the feature at
traction and it was said prize win
ners Of international note would be
among the horses here. Various con-
tests will be held in connection with
this event, 1t was said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
scALPERs FIND POOR PICKING
Few Tickets For Cleveland Game
Fall TO Spectators.
A ADxacc

BY Associated Press.
: Cleveland. Oct. Few tickets for
the world series game between
the Cleveland Indians and the Brook
lyn Dodgers have fallen into the
hands OF scalpers as a result OF the
precautions taken by the Cleveland
baseball club. This was indicated by
the fact that scalpers today were de-
manding 800 for tko box seats for
four games, the original cost of which
was $3.50.
The only individual tickets to be
sold by the Cleveland club are those
for the bleachers. They will not be
obtainable except on the day of the
game. apd the purchaser must pass
Immediately from the ticket window
into the park, relinquishing his ticket
at the turnstile. Approximately so
per cent OF the reserved seats were
distributed yesterday, The Elyria
chamber of commerce has invited the
Cleveland team to be guests Of honor
at its October banquet. 1t is said
Iris Speaker and several of the
players have accepted. other north.
eastern Ohio towns also are planning
receptions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
The Weather. .

Iowa-Fair tonight and Friday;
warmer tonight and in east portion
Friday.
/ Range of temperature at Marshall
town: Wednesday, 73 and 43; Tues
day. 20 and 40; oct. 6, 1919, 72 and
A. AT I this morning. 46; yester-
day, 43.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
Iowa Woman Killed in De,

Iowa Woman Killed IN Denver.
Boone, Oct THE body Of Mrs
Ella Heaps Lynch Is being groubht
here from Denver for burial. Mrs.
Lynch died last night in a Denver hos
pitAl. after being injured in an auto
mobile accident, when "a Denver
street car struck her sedan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
Sidestep Tariff Quest;o,

oy HSSD'IIIV'I ETtSS.
Brussels, oct. 7-Questions rela-
tive to free trade and protection were
lodged in the recommendation made
by the four standing committees Of
the international financial conference
which were presented here TODAY.
An international credit system. based
upon a pledge of the products of hor-
rowing countries as collateral secur-
ity was urged by the committees.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
Truce Between Poles and Lithuanians

By Associated Press.
Riga. Oct Military operations
between the Poles and Lithuanians
have ceased, it was announced at
Polish headquarters here today. This
statement was made in connection
with an announcement that the al
lied commission on the Polish Lith-
uanian question had arrived at Su-
Walki Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
= Associated d Press.

5 4y AS0OCl0IoO EToS0.
Ebbet's Field. Brooklyn. Oct. u
Another reel Of the world series
thriller. entitled taking the Third
Came" was thrown this afternoon
On the baseball screen with the win
ners of National and American
Leagues Brooklyn and Cleveland in
the leadins roles. Some 10000 or
more fans - tAs Brooklyn dodgers
ana ,Clsyelands Indiana come to grips
TO take the odd sams before taking
t. trail wsstwaFd tonight for cleye-
land.
Each club having notchsd a victory
in their bat handles. the rival mama
gers, Robinson. Of Brooklyn, and
Spealssr, Of Cleveland, realized the
tactical advantage OF capturing the
third contest today. With four
game series onj foreign soil confront
ing him. battling before .unfriendly
thousands Manager Robinson want
ed to 20 west tonight with a one
game lead for his Brooklyn cohorts.
KS i've got Sherry Smith and Jeff
] Prefer ready for the game" said
Manager Robinson. ''1t dependsaon
how they warm up which one viii
take the mound. The boys have
started to HIT, we have looked over
the best pitching that I believe the
Clevelands can show, and feel sure
that we can win the series"
Tho IndianAr with their two best
bets- Coveleslsies and Bagby-out of
the reckoning for the time being,
had Buster Mails pinned for pol
ishing off the Dodgers. Mails was
!. Brooklyn rookie some years, ago.
The homo folks remembered him as
I the portsider with IL wicked curve
but short on control. The Brooklyn
club, one and all, hoped that the
'sBuster" would be trotted ont TO
make q Roman holiday for them. The
Dodgers say they can best hirn.
IF Mails gets his fast ball work
ing said iris Speaker today, "the
Brooklyns will have the time Of their
lives getting to him, Mails is ready
to pitch when ]. call on, him."
The Brooklyn victory yesterday
put the spurs TO local enthusiasm
and a large crowd came searly to
the ball park.
Noon found the Dodgers busy with
a long batting practice.
The Lineup:
Cleveland - Evans, left field:
wambsganns. second base; Speaker
center field; Burns, first base; Gard
ner, third base; Wood, right field;
Sewell. shortstop; O'Neill, catch;
Caldwell, pitch.
Brooklyn - Olson, shortstoI; J.
Johnston. third base: Griffith, right
field; Wheat, left field; Myers cen
ter field; Konetchy, first base; Kill
duff, second base; Miller, catch
Smith, pitch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
hardmick Wins IN Democratic Race

BY Associated Press.
Atlanta. Ga, Oct Complete un-
official returns received by the At
Iantic Constitution show early today
that Thomas W. HardwiQli, former
United States senator, had been
nominated for governor of Georgia in
Yesterdays democsatic primary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07

stefanssou found the blond FsNimos
disliked all forms of civilized diet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07

The Tyre birds are the largest of
all song birds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07
Smith, Pitching For Dodg.
ers, Puzzle For Cleve-
land Batters.
HOLDS OPPONENTS
TO THREE SWATS
Caldwell Starts Game For Cleveland
and Dodgers Get to Him Early For
Two scores-Mslls Finishes Game
and s5oids National l-easusrs
soorsless During Remainder Of
Game One Error Charged to Each.
BY Associated Press.

<
Brooklyn. Oct. THE Brooklyn
National League team humbled the
Cleveland American Leaguers again
today by = score Of 2 to /. The VIC
!, tory OF the Dodgers can be credited
TO Smith. in the box for the victors.
who held the Speaker tribe to three
!, hits. none OF which came In a single
inning. Speaker lost the game by
starting Caldwell to pitch. the game
being won in the second inning OF.
his delivery. He was replaced by
Mails, who held the Dodgers score
less thereafter. The score:
R. a. q.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07

Captain Kidd, the pirate, was a
son.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07

Both at Newton and Des Moines
the nominee praised the record of
Senator A. B. Cummins and asked
for his re- election. He spoke par
ticularly of the Cummins-E -Esch rail-
way act. declaring that. in framing
that measure, Senator Cummins had
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-07

CIeveland-Evans up. Foul, strike
one. Ball one. Evans flied out to
Wheat Smith tossed out Wamby at
first. Speaker up. Ball one. Strike
one Speaker fouled out to Honey
No runs, no hits. no errors.
Brooltlyn-Wheat up. Ball one.
Foul, strike one. Foul. strike two.
Ball two. Foul. Wheat doubled out
to Burns, who reached over in Il
spectators box and caught the ball
with one hand. Myers up. Ball one.
Foul. strike one. Ball two. Strike two.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-03
.FCCH SENDS MESSAGE
TO AMERICAN LEGION
Halls Them as Comrades and
Worthy Descendants of Heroes
of Revolution.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
indianapolis July 3-A Fourth Of
July message from Marshal Foeh was
received at American Legion headquarters
today
"Mv dear comrades of the American
Legion" it says. Il hail you as the worthy
prandsons of the officers, non commission
ed officers and privates whom Washington
commanded.
"It will be the honor of my life as a
soldier and a Frenchman to have had
among the army of democracy and of
liberty your splendid army, brilliantly
commanded, always ready for any offen-
sive
Heroes of the dark hours of yesterday,
comrades in battle, let us be brothers and
faithful friends in the peace efforts of
tomorrow.
''Our orphans, supported by your
admirable men and women will lay flowers
at the foot of Washingtons statue, our
soldiers will render military honors to
your flag upon which is emblazoned
forever the name of Chateau-Thierry.
Saint Mihiel, Thiaueourt and of the
Arponne. In their name | salute your
star-spangled flag; to the glorious dead
of your three wars asleep in divine peace.
| express the respectful and affectionate
homage of the sincere friend OF the United
States
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-03
SAFETY PLANS FOR
FOURTH OF JULY
Preparation Has Been Made by
the Police and Fire De
partments.

The city authorities have made careful
preparation for guarding tho safety of
the public during the observance OF
Independence Day. next Monday
William ] Lutx, chief Of the Fire De-
partment raid this morning that complete
crews would be stationed in oil tireho'iseE
all day Wilmington is assured he said.
Of having the very best protection the
denartment can afford.
The police are keeping n watch for
a9y violation ~ the city ordnance re-
latine 10 the character of fireworks.
Chief Black said this morning that n
special watch IS 10 be kept for persons
firing revowers within the city limits
and anyone detected with firearms will
he prosecuted TO the fullest extent Of the
law
Discussing the possibilities Of special
ordinances 10 reduce the danger OF the
Fourth Of july celebrations. the chief
nointed out that il is now too late for the
CITY Council to take any action applicable
this year He said he hoped Council
would take action ON the matter next
wear soon or ough not to be faced with
the protests Of merchants who have
purchased supplies Of fireworks which
would be under the ban.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-03
COAL OPERATORS
BLOCK MEDIATION
Refuse TO Join in Submitting Case
to Federal Officials; Refuse to
Recognize Union.
ny Associated press to Every EVENING

Williamson. W Va, July 3.-Interest
IN the strike of coal miners m Mlngo
county, West Virginia, and Pike county
Ky. today centered about efforts of r..
L. Feick and J.. Il. Thomas, Federal
rnodiators, ta settle the controversy.
Operators have refused to submit the
case to the nediators, declaring that
they do not intend 20 recognize the union,
Operators said that some al the miners
absent from work we're taking the usual
holiday prior to the Fourth Of July md
that production continued ct high marx.
Union officials declared the strike had
affected operations IN . number of mines.
The families Of many Of the striking
miners recently evIcfed from company
houses are quartered IN tents throughout
the Tug river valley. st NolaR, few
miles from here, 10 tents house IS many
families Other colonies have been es-
tahlished at Rawl Sprigg and Matewan.
The special grand jury investigating
the recent shooting at Matewan during
which seven privs te detectives, the mayor.
n miner and boy we're killed, continues ITS
daily sessions here More than 200
witnesses have been examined.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-03
MURDEROUS ATTACK
ON ROSS GE|SBERI
Angered Youths Assault Drug
gist Who Had Tired of Being
Annoyed by Them.

Some more trouble. said to have been
caused bv two Young members Of a gang
that has been causing much disturbance
in the vicinity of Eighth and Monro
streets. was caused last night, when ac-
cording to Ross Geisbert, who conducts
drugstore at 712 Monroe street, he was
attacked by two men, after he had sought
for policeman to remove them from the
store.
Geisbert said today that the two men
came into the store last night ana one
asked permission to use the telephone:
The other. Mr. Geisbert said, appeared
to be intoxicated and staggered about
the store until he was behind the prescrip-
tion counter. Then the proprietor asked
him to come out in front of the ecounter,
as there was more room He also suggested
that the Young man 90 outside OF inc
store. as the air would likely do HIM good.
The youth said that there WASH
enough police officers IN the city oi VIII
mington to put him outside the store.
Ii was then that Geishert said he went out
on the street. looking for police officer.
He failed to find one, however. and was
returning to the store when the two young
men accosted him and wanted to know
why he had sent for the police.
BEFORE ne mao tiille " lel'iN v''
him in the back of the head with blunt
instrument. while Mr., Gesbert said the
other man hit him between the eyes with
either blackjack or brass knuckles The
assailants then fed. !,
This affair last night has greatly stirred
the neighborhood in the vicinity OF tIgth
and Monroe streets, rs u rs said that
numerous complaints have been made
about the disturbance caused by the
gang" that frequents that section.
people Of the section have made numer-
ous complaints about the trouble, but Il
is said that no improvement has been
noticed in the conditions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-03
LLOYD GEORGES PLAN.

Paris, July 3.-Premier Lloyd George,
according to an account of the Brussels
allied conference published by the Echo
de Paris. favors an agreement giving
France 50 per cent of the sum due from
Germany in pdemnities; Great Britain,
% per cent; Italy, 10 per cent; Belgium,
7 per cent; Jugo Slavia, s per cent; Ru--
mania, four-fifths of one per cent, and
Portugal and Japan, one-tenth OF one per
cent each
The Matin declares the allies adhere TO
the plan adopted at the Boulogne con-
ference by which Germany would be called
upon to pay 3,OO0,OO0,0O0 marks in gold
and annuities to be determined later.
Under this plan Germany would receive
immediate aid for rehabilitation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-03
DEMOCRATS GIVE
WILLIAM J. BRYAN
KNOCKOUT BLOW
They Refused to Accept His Pro-
posed Amendment to the
Platform.
DRAFT ACCEPTED AS
IT WAS REPORTED
Special Dispatch to Every Evening
BY Merris Taylor. Editor Of Every Evening
BY Meris Taylor. Editor Of Every Evening

AUDITORIUM, SAN FRANcIsco, JULY 3.
Rude was the shock to thousands at
$50 o'clock last night when the Demo
cratic National convention, after the
second ballot for a candidate for Presi~
dent, adjourned until 9 this morning.
The results of the two ballots We're IN
chcisive, and it was not possible To OBJ
tam from them any good ground for esti-
mating final results. Adjournment looked
like weakness on the part of the McAdoo
forces, as il was their policy to continue
the fight But, though in the lead, they
were tar short of a majority, and had TO
submit 20 an interruption, even II IT does
not favor their cause.
Discussion Of the platform occupied the
convention until early evening. MIR.
Bryan made a big fight for knockout
blow to John Barleycorn, but was de-
cisively defeated. Administration forces
had quickly passed the word that Mr..
BRYAN was TO be knocked down and
out, and they made good.
KNOCKOUT ron BRYAN.
The voting on the various planks IN
the platform involving the prohibition
issue, was resoluctly but impartially N
the direction Of sustaining the report OF
tho committee without change. Mr.
Bryans amendment, ipdorsing the pro-
hibition amendment, and the Nolstead
law, was defeated by vote 1857 ayes to
g2e15 nays. Burke Cochrane's amend
ment 10 fosor light wines and beer for
home consumption was repudiated by
1851 noes 20 $50 ayes
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