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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
ITALIAN TOWNS AND
| VILLAGES WRECKED
HUNDREDS MEET DEATH WHEN
EARTHQUAKE LEVELS BUILD
lNGS, BURYiNG OCCUPANTS.
Survivors Describe Shocks as Terrify.
ing, the Air Being Filled With
Choking, Binding Dust, So
That Sun Was Obscured.

ROme.-Italy is again suffering
from an earthquake disaster, the ex-
tent of which has not yet been meas
ured. 1t is known, however that hun
dreds of people have been killed and
thousands injured.
Many small towns and villages have
been wrecked, and although assist
ance is being hurried from all parts of
the country to the afflicted area, there
is much suffering for want Of food,
medicines and shelter.
1t is not yet possible to calculate
how many hundreds are dead--the list
at last reports showing close to 400 al
ready reported. There are many bod
les under the ruins, and there are
wounded also under the ruins who
have not yet been rescued. There are
believed to be many thousands Of in
jured; the hospitals at Spezia have al
ready received about 500, and 300
have been taken to other hospitals
near by. Improvised hospitals COM
posed of tents are caring for many
others.
All classes are combining In their
efforts to render aid.
Survivors describe the shock as ter
rifying. The air was filled with
choking, binding dust, so black that
the sun was lost to view.
ut seemed like the end of the
world" terrified peasants say.
The great towers of medieval castles
were shaken or partially destroyed
The ducar palace of Massa Carrara
which was the summer residence OF
Napoleon's sister, was seriously dam
aged.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
PRESIDENT ASKS
FOR COAL PROBE
ACTION FOLLOWS REQUEST OF
MINERS FOR REOPENiNG OF
WAGE QUESTION:.
Stand Is Taken by Chief Executive
That Anthracite Miners Are
Morally Bound to Accept
Report Of Commission.

shington.-President Wilson has
asked Secretary of Labor Wilson to
make an investigation into the situa-
ton in the anthracite coal fields. The
action was taken in response to tele-
graphic request from the United Mine
Workers of America that the wage
scale deliberations be reopened. 1t
was estimated that demand for
wage increase in addition to those
granted by the anthracite commission
will be filed.
AS the president has already taken
the stand that the anthracite miners
are morally bound to accept the recent
report of the commission, his action is
regarded as significant.
In answering the anthracite miners
original threat to "go on vacation" II
the report of the commission was ac-
copied, Mr.. Wilson expressed the be-
lief that the entire principle of collec-
tive bargaining depended on the OBJ
servance of contracts by the miners.
1t is understood that the president is
now seeking information from the de-
partment of labor preparatory to defi'
mite action. This may take the form
of proclamation on the principle of col
lective bargaining as it affects work
ingmen in all lines. The White House
refused to give an intimation OF its
plans.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
BLOOD FLOWS IN
STREETS OF TR|EST
NATioNALIsTs AND SOCIALISTS
OF ITALY ARE ENGAGED IN
CIVIL WAR.
Workmen Launch Destroyer Built by
the Government, Black and Red
Flags Waving Above II, How
ever, az il Slid Into Sea.

1'riest, Italy.-The outbreaks here
leading to street fighting between ma
tionalists and socialists, have been re-
suned Two deaths have occurred
and score of persons have been
wounded.
Intermittent firing continues, de-
spite the fact that strong guards have
been placed along the streets.
Workmen who have occupied the Or
lando shipyards here launched a de-
stroyer built there for the Italian
government. Black and red flags
waved above 1t, however, as it slid
down the ways into the sea and as 1t
gracefully took the water there rose
deafening cries of viva Socialism"
Deputy Capochi. who is president of
the Metal Workers union, launched
the vessel, and Signora Pietro Mascag-
nj, wife of the famous composer, act
ed as gOdmother for the new ship.
Signor Mascagni made brief address
and when he had finished the work
men sang a chorus from his opera,
1.-THE Masquers."
Efforts continue to bring about a
solution of the situation which has
arisen throughout Italy as result OF
the movement among metal workers
to occupy plants In many of the most
important industrial centers. The
government, It IL said by newspapers
will act only to insure order Reports
Indicate that engineers, foremen and
clerical staffs Mt occupied plants still
refuse to Join the workers. The fact
that delegates from w0rkmen's and
employers organizations are in COM
municaton IL regarded as favorable to
an adjustment.
It Is declared the majority of the
metal workers are controlled by ex-
IRENE socialists who are DESTROYS OF
giving the movement political char
acter, but responsible leaders of the
party are said to discourage such a
policy.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
pRosERs ARE DIVIDED.
Senate Committee investigating Cam
palun EXPENSE Fails to Agree.


Chlcago.-The senate committee
investigating campaign expenditures
is divided on the question Of pursuing
the investigation Of Governor Cox's
charges that millions are being
sought by the Republican national
committee to corrupt" the electorate
The Republican attitude, as ex-
pressed by Senator Edge, is that every
lead offered by Governor Cox and his
supporters has been pursued without
proving any Of what the New Jersey
senator characterized as sinister
counts in the Democratic presidential
nominees charges. Senators Edge,
Kenyon and Spencer, Republicans,
propose that the committee drop the
Cox charges and move to Pittsburg to
iSyestigate reports that the liquor In
terests are taking an active part In
the campaign.
The Democratic view, however, as
expressed by Senators Reed ana
Pornerene, Is that the Cox charges are
being proven, and they desire to 80 to
New York, subpoena Colonel William
Boyce Thompson, chairman Of the Re
publican national ways and means
committee; Reeve Schley, eastern
treasurer, and other Republican lead
ers and pursue the investigation FUR
Their.
The Chicago end of the present In
curry Is virtually completed.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
L|THUAN|ANS COME
TO AID Of RUSSIANS
ATTACK POLES ON SEINY FRONT
AND FURTHER COMPLICATE
EASTERN SITUATION.
Negotiations Regarding the Frontier
and Future Relations Of Poland
and lithuania Broken as Result
Of Unlooked-for Encounter.

Warsaw.-An attack ON Polish
forces by the Lithuanians with ma
chine guns and artillery in the re-
giOn Of Seiny, thirty-five miles north
west Of Grodno, is announced in Po-
fish reports from the northern front.
The. reports declare that the attack
was unprOyOked and that the Lithu-
anians had received orders to occupy
Augustowo.
The Polish press comments on the
Lithuanian action as inexplicable, as
the provisional frontier between Po-
land and Lithuania has not yet been
reached by the Poles. The latter con-
tend that the Lithuanians are occu-
plying several localities on the Polish
side of the frontier.
It is also announced that negotia-
lions regarding the frontier and the
future relations of Poland and Lithu-
ania have been broken off and that
the Polish delegates are returning to
Warsaw. These delegates comprise a
special mission which went to kovno
about month ago to confer with the
Lithuanians. 1t Is said the supreme
council has been informed that the
Lithuanians propose a new line of de-
marcati0n, running through Marggra-
bowa, Augustowo and Szuczyn.
1t is understood the Lithuanian gov
eminent places the responsibility for
the clash upon the Poles, asserting that
the Lithuanians were compelled to de-
fend themselves. The Poles claim the
I.ithuanians opened fire first.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Receive Mail by Airpiane.

Salt Lake City.-This city is now on
a transcontinental air mail route. The
first regular consignment of mail to
reach this city by air arrived at SOB
o'clock Wednesday afternoon from
the east when Lieutenant Buck Hef-
ron, a veteran Of the air service, land
ed with his DH-4 plane No. 1O2 at
Buena Vista field. He came from
Cheyenne and, despite numerous diff
ficulties on the way, arrived with $50
pounds of mail and his plane in condi-
ton to continue indefinitely.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Restrict Sale Of Stills.

Washington.-In an effort to end IL
licit distilling of intoxicating liquor,
the treasury has decided to tighten reg
ulations around the sale of stills and
add another check to it's means of trac-
ing down their users. Manufacturers
of stills are required by the new reg
ulations to report all sales, the names
of purchasers and locations where the
stills are to be set up.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Straw Gas to Run Motor Cars.

Washington.-Gas which possesses
explosive qualities sufficient to drive
nm automobile and which may also be
used for illumination is being produced
at the Arlington, Va, experimental
farm of the department of agricui-
ture from the distillation OF ordinary
field straw. In making this an
nouncement, experts of the de-
partment added that the posslDiiltles
of straw gas are not yet fully deter
mined.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
THIS HUN HAS HIS NERVE.
Claims to Have Established commu'
nlcation With Mars.

Paris.-The Academy of Science has
announced that German saVah',
whose name Is not revealed. has mp
piled for the Guseman prize OF w.
600 offered to the first person, IRE
spective Of nationality, who estaD-
lished communication with star.
The German claimant asserts that
mysterious wireless incoming signals
received ut German stations have been
identified as coming from Mars ana
asks the backing of the academy to
continue his experiments.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
MEx,co,s NEW PRESIDENT.
General Obregon Chosen to Preside
Over War.Ridden Republic.

Mexico City.-The election of Cen
eral Alvaro Obregon as president OF
Mexico is generally conceded, as a
result of the voting throughout the re-
public on September 5. Complete re-
turns may not be available for severai
days.
Election day passed peacefully in
Mexico City md nearby towns. NC
reports of trouble had been received
from any part of the republic.
The vote was light and Dominguel
made a poor showing. Working mer
and farm hands polled majority OF
the votes, few business men going tt
the polls.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15

washington. - President wilson,
without assistance and leaning lightly
on his cane. walked briskly through
the front entrance Of the White House
on Tuesday and stepped into his au-
tomobile, while crowd in Pennsyl-
yania avenue looked on with unusual
interest. 1t was the first time since
his illness that the president had
started on motor trip by that route,
all trips heretofore having started
from the rear grounds.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Meet Death in Hotel Blaze.

klamath Falls, Ore.-Ten bodies
have been removed from the ruins Of
the Houston hotel, which burned to
the ground early Monday. 1t is be-
lieved four other lives were lost. The
fire started beneath stairway In
the hotel, three-story frame struc-
ture containing thirty-eight rooms,
into which guests estimated to num-
Der 1000, mostly visitors here for a
Labor day celebration, had been
crowded.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15

Denver.-Shortly after issuing a
proclamation putting an end to MILL
tary control Of Denver and its suburbs.
Col. C. c. BallOu, military command
ant, announced that go federal troops
here on riot duty during the street
railway strike would return to Camp
Funston at once.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Robs His Own Restaurant.

Chicago.-Antonio Rakos, restau-
rant owner, robbed one Of his own
restaurants, when upon passing it he
saw both the cashier and the chef
asleep. The two employees reported
they had been held up by three armed
men.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Radical Groups Uniting.

Madrid.-UniOn of the Socialist and
Syndicate groups Is likely soon to be-
come an accomplished fact, 1t Is indi-
Gated by Socialist newspapers. This
would gather into one organization
over 100000 workingmen.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Only Three States Out.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. New Jer-
sey and Mississippi are the only states
in which women may find themselves
unable to vote In the coming gener-
al elections, according to suffrage
leaders here.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
DEMPSEY PUTS AWAY MISkE.
Sends Challenger to DreamIand in
Third Round.

Benton Harbor, Mich.-Jack Demp-
sep, worlds heavyweight champion.
successfully defended his title here La
Dor day, knocking out Billy Miske in
the third round. Miske never had a
chance, while Dempsey demonstrated
that he is no fluke champion. Ten
thousand enthusiasts saw the fight, the
big crowd paying more than $15OOOO
at the gate. Dempsey gets something
over $4,000 for his three-round bat
tie.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Judoment Given Against D. G. r. G.

Denver.-In a writ of execution Is
sued Wednesday by United States DIS
trict Judge Robert L. Lewis, the
United States marshal here has been
authorized to collect judgment against
the Denver & Rio Grande railroad
now in the hands of the receivers, Tor
500, 515, O3S.6S, together with per cent
interest, dating from January Z, 1919.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
viii Arbitrate Coal Problem.

Birmingham, Ala.-Coal operators of
Alabama have signified their intention
Of accepting Governor Kilby's sugges-
ton to submit the questions at issue
between the operators and miners to
the commission of three named by the
governor.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
piaz Supporters Begin Revolt

Mexico City-RevolutiOnary activi-
ty by followers of Felix Diaz, nephew
of former President POrfirio Diaz, has
been begun in the vicinity of Misantla,
state of Vera Cruz, according to press
dispatches received from Jalapa.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15

Alexander G. Ross, q Canadian
yachting enthusiast who has Issued
challenge to the New York Yacht club
to compete for the Americas cup In
1922. OFFICIALS Of the Royal Nova Seo-
ia yacht squadron declared they
were willing to cooperate with Mr..
Ross.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
barracks Damaged by Typhoon.

.Mapila.-Arrivals from Corregdior
island say the recent typhoon caused
heavy damage to army property there,
unroofing barracks Of the officers
The only communication
with Corregidor Is by steamer.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Reds Stop Rexolts.
revolts

London.-Several serious revolts
against the Russian soviet govern
ment have broken out In the neighbor-
hood of Moscow. and have been sup
pressed with much bloodshed. says
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
ALLEGED Murderer Denies Guilt.

Price. Utah.-TOny Ferraro, al
legged to be n member OF hiack
Hand gang in Carbon county, was
arraigned mere Thursday In the city
court on the charge Of numbering Jo-
seph Ross, a miner, whose body was
found in a ditch q few weeks ago. lie
entered q plea Of not guilty
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Eire Prevention Day.

WashingtOn.-President Wilson in a
proclamation issued September T.
urged state governors to set apart Sat
urday, October ). rs fire prevention
day and to request q general 'observ'
ance by the public.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
e.n,.,.. Eorfeits Bond.

San Acknowledgement Ricardo
Gonzales, former rebel during the Car
rama regime of Mexico, forfeited
$1,000 in Liberty bonds Of the United
States when he failed to appear on
charge of violation of passport rulings.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Postmen Want More Pay.

Observation-Disclosures clerks are
dissatisfied with salary increases
granted to them recently by congress
and will take action at-the annual CON
vention of the United National Asso-
c;otion If POstOffice Clerks.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Toxic official Wounded.

Tokio.-Sectional Chief Saito of the
brueau Of the foreign Of
flee. was shot and seriously wounded
in the abdomen by visitor. His as
sailant escaped, threatening with re-
vo,ver .all who tried to capture him.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15

Brig. Gen. Frank 7. Hines has been
appointed chief Of the inland and
coastwiss waterways service OF the
war department, an entirely new ou-
rsau created BY recent act OF con-
orsss. General Hines had charge Of
overssas transportation during the
World war and later was chief OF the
bureau OF transportation.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
wr.noe, Threatens Soviet.

ConstantinOple.-Gen Wrahse''
head Of the anti-Bolshevik forces III
south Russia, Is within twelve miles
Of Alexandrovsk, the headquarters Oh
the field staff Of the thirteenth soviet
army.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Mexican Tobacco Strike Ended.

Mexico City.-Striking mill men and
tobacco workers in the federal district
of the state of Mexico have returned
to work in conformity with an agree
ment made with the provisional presi-
dent, who has promised his efforts to
settle the dispute.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Charity Guest Dies Wealthy.

New York.-When Peter Vidovitch,
an 05-year-old charity guest of the
municipal lodging house, died In hos
pital here. Wednesday, 1t was learned
that he was possessor of a fortune ex-
ceeding $4,000.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
THE RESULT IN NEVADA.
Oddie and Henderson Nominated for
Senate at Primaries.

Reno, Nevada.-Tasker L. Oddie
was nominated by Nevada Republicans
as the party candidate for United
States senator. Oddie will oppose
Charlek B. Henderson, Democratic in
cumbent, and Miss Anne Martin, indie
pendent candidate, in the general cleo
ton. Charles r. Evans, incumbent,
was renominated by the Democrats for
representative in congress. Samuel
Arentz won the Republican nominal
ton for representative in congress.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Nor. Than Three Hundred Perish.

Rome.-More than 800 persons per-
ished in the earthquake disaster wnicn
shattered cities and villages north OF
Florence on Tuesday morning. ne
lief work Is being done under difficui-
ties In The ruined mountain towns.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-15
Shin Corporation Officers on Trial.

snip CorpordsIo" 0'''0s 9"
Seattle.-Charged with having made
false claims for bonus on delivery OF
q hull constructed for the govern
ment, seven officers of the Gray's
Harbor Motor Ship corporation or
Aberdeen, WASH, were placed on
trial Wednesday.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-04-17
FORMER WAREHOUSE MAN
BUYS FARM NEAR BURNS.

8. M. Bolton. formerly the active
man In charge Of the Bolton 4 Bod
mer warehouse at Crane, has dts
posed OF that business and has pur-
chaed the farm OF Clyde Weittenhil-
ler two miles south OF the Expert
ment Station. This is known as the
Frank Jackson place and Ia one OF
the best producing farms In this Sec
tion OF the country. being seeded 10
alfalfa.
This paper is informed that Mr..
Bolton Is making arrangements to
further improve the farm by build
ing a modern dwelling upon II with
modern conveniences including full
basement electric lights furnace heat
and other like appliances.
The Times-Herald is certainly In
clined TO congratulate the neighbor'
hood on the acquisition OF such Q
progressive citizen.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-04-17
PRESIDENT STATE FEDERATED
CLUBS VISITS THIS CITY

Mrs. Ida d. Callahan. president Of
the Federal Clubs Of Oregon. made n
short visit to this city during the
week. leaving yesterday by way of
Crane for outside points to the east.
She came In Thursday from Benz
and during her visit here held a
meeting with the Library Club and
discussed the work. Mrs. Callahan
Is teacher In the O. A. G. at Cor
wallis but IL on leave OF absence ~
order that she may attend her duties
In the office which she holds with
the federated clubs OF the state. Tho
lady was guest OF School supt
Clark while here and she also visit
cd the shattucks at the Experiment
Station AZ she formerly taught both
Mr.. and Mrs. shattuck In the school
Mrs. Callahan IL n very interesting
woman and very capable. She made
a very favorable impression upor
those with whom she came In con
tact and her visit resulted In good
TO the organizations which she rep
resents.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-04-17

Telegraphic. information was ro-
ceived here yesterday morning from
Portland announcing that Judge II.
G. Levens had passed awny at 5
o'clock and that the body would be
shipped home for lnterment.
Many friends and relatives OF this
city have gone to Crane to meet the
boreaved wife and other relatives
who are on the train coming up: n
telephone message Mt 2:40 stated
that bridge had burned out Just
beyond Juntura and that the train
could not possibly reach Crane until
tomorrow morning. II had been ex-
pccted the funeral would be held at
tho Masonic hail tomorrow after
noon but owing to this delay It ir
not certain.
Suitable obituary notice will bo
published in this paper next Issue.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-04-17
COURT CONFIRMS
IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Organization of Big District
Declar ed Regular And
Directors Proceed.

Yesterday Judge Biggs OF the cir-
cult court confirmed the formation
OF the Hurney Valley Irrigation Dis
trict and that organization can get
busy. A suit was filed contestlng the
confirmation on the grounds that
there was fraud practiced during the
election and that the proceedings
had not been brought before tho
right tribunal. This was set aside
by the Judge and the district has
every right to proceed with business
so far as that court IL concerned. tn,'
court holding that the exception.
taken were not well founded.
This disposcs OF tho obstacles that
might have delayed the rapid work
Ing out Of the details OF the project
and gives tho directors an opportsin-
ity TO 20 on and perfect plans for
construction Of the dams and neccs-
sary canals to properly carry out
the system OF placing water on the
lands.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-04-17
BURNS CITIzENs SIGN UP FOR
LycEuM COURSE NEXT WINTER

Miss Fate. the representative OF
the Ellison-white Lyceum System,
who was here CAST week. interested
tho citizens OF Burns In o course for
the coming winter and aix numbers
were signed for. These will como
during tho school year beginning In
the late fall and continuing through
the winter. They consist Of musical
numbers. dramatic and lectures.
The people OF this community are
fortunate In securing this course.
They appreciated the Chautauqua
last summer no we'll that II has Great
ed desire for more good things
along entertaining lines, The teach
ers OF the schools OF Burns were the
moving spirits In securing the course
for next winter The entertainments
will be about one month apart.