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The Washington times., 1920-06-03

place two or three times.
Its two-edged, keen Gil
lette Blade is made of the
finest quality of high car
bon steel-sharpened for
you at the factory-each
edge the most lasting
shaving edge ever pro-
duced.
Each blade delivers
many velvet smooth
shaves. Then you simply
The Washington times., 1920-06-03
WOMEN BLAME G. O.P.
FOR SUFFRAGE DEFEAT

Blame for the defeat of the sur
frase amendment was placed square
ly on the Republican party by the Ma
tionsl Woman's Party at their head
quarters today.
I'VE shall now bend all our efforts
on the Republican convention at Chi
cago," said Mrs. Florence Boeckel
I'VE are sending out an appeal 10
5000 women In the vicinity OF Chi
cago and the State OF Illinois TO Join
us in a demonstration before the doors
OF the Republican convention"
The Washington times., 1920-06-03

MRS. FRANK HIRAM SMELL.
" l72i Twenty -hrst street, who
Ia campaigning for a seat in the
Democratic National Convention
as . delegate from the District Of
Columbia. She was active In the
local Liberty Loan campaigns.
The Washington times., 1920-06-03

throw it away and put i'm
a new one.
In these days of hustle
and go. a mans time is
worth more than the cost
of the keenest steel
Let one of the quarter
million Gillette dealers
put the Big Fellow in your
hand and you'll 60 at
shaving like a workman
working with a tool he
loves.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-15
STRIPPERS TO
MEET AT RANCH
Labor Day Will Witness
Cowboy Reunion and
Contest.
by c. NJ sARCHET

PONCA CITY, okla. AUG. IA
Tho Cherokee strip was opened TO
settlement on September l6, 1923.
prlor 60 that dato it ~as a land OF
ranches and extensive herds OF cat
tIo and there are still living through
out the strip country hundreds OF
mon who worked on tho ranches OF
that period, who were accustomed
ITO sleeping on tho open prairie,
wrapped Ia their "tarps," and to cat
INK from the rear end Of the chuck
wagon The list includes not only
tho cowboys but the ranchmen thom-
selves the old "Strippers" who know
every foot OF tho country along the
arkansas. tho salt Fork, tho Chik-
bskia and the Cimarron.
For an such. old time "Strippcrs'
20 feature has been added to the two
days Labor day celebration at the
I0l ranch, on September Sc, re.
union and contest, with a big camp
fire, smoker and storytelling hour
Mt midnight on Sunday, September
3. These ld-timers will come with
thoir bedding and sleep on tho opcr
prairie, eating perhaps for the last
time from tho chuck wagon. Tho
eats for the midnight lunch will In.
Cmdc a barbecue and mulligan. II
win be- the first reunion OF the orig
inal "Strippers" held since the open.
ing back IN '93.
Tho cowboys who attend this re.
union viii also stage n contest. with
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-15

caught and MIXED within given
period.
For the various events the Miller
brothers announce that $1,000 In
cash will be distributed. This Is ex-
pected to bring ropers who paruci-
pate annually at Cheyenne, Pcndle-
ton, Dewey and other points. IA
nous for their roundups. There
will be roping. riding, bulldogging
and other such events both days.
The bulldogglng will be featured
because the man who originated the
stunt, Bill Pickett, negro, VIII di-
rect that portion Of the program and
participate IN them as well. He has
been resident OF the 101 ranch
for 30 years. one OF the best known
cowboys In America because Of this
stunt. He pulled 1t the first time
at the l0l when the national edi-
torial association was entertained al
the ranch In 1904 and has since APP
pearcd In all portions OF this coun-
try aa well az overseas.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-15
SKY IS LIMIT
4 ON DONATIONS
Rich Men Rewarded For
Aid to Democratic
Party Fund.
CIVIL SERVICE TAXED
Republicans Insist Amounts
Be Openly Arrived At and
g Names Published.

Il. CHICAGO. Aug. - Tho lnsis-
tence, or seeming insistcncc, OF the
democratic nominees aud some OF
tho democratic leaders upon con-
tinulng Investigations OF campaign
expenditures Is widely looked upon
4 both by newspapers and by the pun
lie as an effort to distract attention
from the manner I'm which tho
democrats are making use for thoir
own campaign purposes OF govern
. ment machinery which 10 paid Tor a.
public expense and which under all
circumstance ought To be above the
uses Of partlsanshlp, rlcnty of owl
denCes are coming to light that a
great army ~ federal officcholdors
win be- utilized by the democrats In
-tho course nf tho campaign. OF
t. course this army will not need to
he supported by campaign cOntribu-
tions. 1T win he paid out Of the
, federal treasury Uncle Sam viii
Tbe it's commissary, lts uuurtcrmastcr
and paymastor.
Having limited the size Of com
paign contributions while the demo-
cratic national committee has re-
fused 10 impose any limit. tho re-
publican leaders. far from opposing
an investigation into campaign
IunuA, Wclcome 6uCn n proceeding.
However, they expect any such In.
quiry TO do something more than
mako merely surface examination.
They expect II TO go. for instance.
into the question OF tho extent TO
which federal employees under the
civil service are being levied on for
contributions and for service In the
democratic cause. They expect 1,
70 ascertain to what extent the civil
service law Ia being violated in order
70 assist the democrats in their ma
tional and state fights. No doubt
" felt that II there Ia ever n renl
inquiry into such matters some In
teresting revelations will be uncov-
cred.
The insincerity Of the talk OF
democratic leaders about cam
palgn fund investigation may wen be
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-15

various events open also to all
comers and with roping contest for
Indians only Heretofore tho In
dians, who are competent ropers,
have been compelled to compete
with other ropers, thus not giving
many OF the redskins n fair oppor-
tunity. although some OF them, and
particularly some young Osages, are
very accomplished and throw n true
but wicked iariat.
An Ostrich Roping.
Another now feature entirely VIII
be roping contest wherein the par
cipants--and II will be open TO al
comors rs-will be given the swiftest
footed ostrich to rope. and the first
man 10 get n lariat around his long
supple neck will be awarded a cash
prize As an ostrich can easily out
run tho swiftcst horse, the thrills
that will accompany the attempt &c
rope such n bird can be imagined
Tho iOt ranch herd Of ostrichos was
selected from an immense herd al
san Francisco and tho largest bird
IN America Is in this Oklahoma
herd.
Indian features OF the two days
] IN addition 20 the ropinR contest tOl
I them exclusively, will include a pow
WOW and horseback parade, whicf
/ will oHn each days program, and
| purses are offered for the hes
I dressed Indian In tribal regalja
| open 10 the Indians Of all tribes
| Tho Otocs% Osagcs. Mssouris ant
/ poncas ill Compete Tor this, and tn,
/ Otocs have invited The Cheyennes
/ Arapahocs, Comanches. Apaches and
/ Kiowas TO participate.
To Mill, n Mild Cow.
The attempt to milk a wild COW
/ IN given length OF time, and q
| secure certain amount Of milk
will he featured again. one COW
/ boy. who works on the 101, ac
/ complished this feat In four min
/ utcs, and because OF his success ther,
/ will be many entries to get the S2'
/ gold piece this time. The COW mus
be one that has never before beer
\ mllkod by hand and she must bj
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-15

Appointed ambassador 10 Austria
Hungary.
Samuel Untermycr $4,000. Made
special attorney for the government
on several occasions.
Charles X. Crane, $40 900. De-
clined ambassadorship to Russia
and later named for tho post at
Poking.
These are only part OF the heavy
contributors to the campaign OF
that year who were later rewarded
with fat appointments. In fact, 50
persistently have the democrats fol
lowed this policy OF allowing wealthy
men by the indirect route OF heavy
campaign contributions virtually &c
purchase public offices that the
thing has become n scandal.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-15

judged from certain facts which
Senator Kenyon. chairman OF the
campaign fund investigating COM
mittee. put into the record just be
fore the adjournment of the recent
session of congress- There facts re-
lntod TO the contributors TO the dem
ocratic campaign fund In 1912. the
amounts they gave, and the official
position to which the contributors
were later appointed. Among those
mentioned by Senator Kenyon arc
the following,
James w. Gerard, of New York,
1i3.bOo. Appointed ambassador to
Germany.
Henry Morgenthau, Of New York,
$4,000 Appointed ambassador TO
Turkey
Frederick c. Pcnneld. $4,000.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-15
Mary and Her Little Lamb

Here Ia Mary up-to-date.
and her little lamb. Note
that it's fleece Is no longer
white as snow Observe
also that Mary has on just
enough OF a bathing suit 10
sntiBfy the law n stitch
more.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-28

said Court, that notice be given 20 the
libeloo by publishing an attested copy
of the same, or an abstract thereof.
together with this order thereon. three
weeks successfully in the independents
Reporter, newspaper printed in
Skowhegan, in the county Of Somer-
set, the last publication to be thirty
days at least before the next term of
said court, to be holden at Skowhe-
gan within and for said county. on the
fourth Tuesday of January next. that
he may then and there appear in said
court and answer thereto If he see fit.
A. NJ SPEAR
Jusice Supreme judicial Court
a true copy of libel and order of
Court thereon.
Attest: w, T SEEKINS Clerk
3wi4
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-28
Look! Listen! Read!

am located at the Island Cafe,
ready to feed the hungry. Regular
dinner SOC. Special rates by week,
Open from a. m. till IL p. m. Steaks
chops, oysters, cooked to order. Home
made pies. Those doughnuts mother
used to make. Give US a call. A
trial will convince. You all know
me. Wheeler's, the place to eat, Is-
land avenue, Skowhegan. 1w44'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-28
TO the Hon. Justice of the supreme
judicial Court next 10 he held NJ
crscf and state of NafuC.

Hare0afils Nary HuarJ Of =#o4
..f. iH fHe county of Somerset I'D
State at Maine, respcctiuIIN t.##H
..#t uu fHe nineteenth u - d#a#
1860. al Slow hogan. county ~ =#4aa#=
.'f and StHtH pt Maine. Shoe 4s l.##=
tllE mzrfi#d to Josoph N'l.r ll#aEa
ihcn of SkaA uog,Iu in said t#HHt ~
@omefses ana state Of Nuta. lHHt 1he
said ihelani and lihclcc c.f HIdted t.
his State after their said aa#i#ase.
HAT the sud iibclant resided i'm thi.
State Whom the cause of divorce &C
crued a. hereinafter set forth. and lad
resided mere in good faith on yer
prior to the date hereof. that tho libel
ant has eyer been faithful to her MAJ
rage obligations, but that the sid
libelee has been unmindful Of the
same; thai on the twentytlfth day OF
December, 19l9, he utterly deserted the
libelant without reasonable cause and
has continued said desertion to the fl
ing of this libel, that being of sufficient
ability or being able to labor and pro-
vide for her he has grossly, wanton-
ly and cruelty neglected aud refused
to provide suitable maintenance for
your libeiant and their minor children;
that since their intermarriaEe the said
ltbelee has been addicted to gross and
confirmed habits of intoXiCation. that
he has beet guilty of cruel and abusive
treatment aud extreme cruelty towards
her.
THAT thres children have been born
to them dtfing their said marriage,
now livine VIZ: George L. Huard.
aged II yea s. Mary T.. Huard are
13 years ANA francis j. IIuard axe II
years
Wherefore ehe Draws that divorce
from thu boHde OF mutrlmuuy bctN een
herself and il liheloe, may he deereed
ana that lin ratc and custody of Their
minor children may be given TO her.
also that reasonable alimony be de-
creed to her out OF his estate. or in
lieu thereof that specific sum be paid
to her by him.
And the libelant further alleges that
the present residence of said libelee |
is unknown to her ana cannot be as |
ccrtained by reasonable diligence.
MARGUERITE MARY HUARD
Libelant.
Somerset so. October 18th 1920. That
said libelant made oath that the above
allegation as to the residence of the
ibelee is true.
Before me,
HAROLD J. PHILLIPS,
Notary Public.
fSEAIO
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-28

Girls and women wanted at the
Shank Mill IN Bingham. Light
clean work. If AZ
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-28

Somerset. SIS: Clerks Office, Sup
Jud Court.
Received and filed 10th day of octo-
ber A. D. 1920.
Attest: w. T. SEEKINs, Clerk
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-28

STATE OF MAINE
Supreme Judicial Court. In Vacation
Skowhegan, October 10, 1920.
Upon the annexed libel, 1t is ordered
by me- the undersigned, a Justice of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-10-28

Inc ounudy SCnOOl CLASS Vi VIII II
Miss Elizabeth A. Webb is the in
strnctor at the Federated church ten
dered a farewell party in the church
parlors Monday evening to Miss Cath
crime Mckinney, who is shortly To
leave SkoWhegan. During the even
ing the young people enjoyed various
games such as the peanut race, for-
tunes, consequences and proverbs.
Prizes We're Won By Miss Sadie Mafih
and Miss Virginia Ames. Following a
short program light refreshments o.
apples peanuts aud toasted marsh-
mallows were served. Miss Neil.
hiney was presented with gift. Ihe
affair was an entire surprise TO hef.
A birthday surprise party was ten
dered Mrs. Austin Eames at her nome
Monday evening by Mrs. p. E. stevens i.
Mrs. Eames was invited out TO supper
and upon her return found her nome
well filled with visitors. Halloween
decorations were used about the mouse
and assisted by Mrs. Herman Roweli'
the hostess served pumpkin pie
cheese and cider. Among
the guests present were MRS. BERT
Harville, Mrs Lyle S. Moore, MIS-.
Herman Rowell Mrs. Harold McGray,
Mrs. Robert Hall, Mrs James LeWia,
Mrs. Nora Lancaster Mrs. Agnes Dun
bar, Mrs. Ora w. VALERIE, Miss Caddie
Brown. Miss Nellie M. Beane, Miss
Mildred e. Beale, Miss Della G. Bou-
chard. Miss Alice Bouchard, Miss
Hannah Bouchard Miss Helen Bouch-
ard. Miss Lydia Gagne and Mrs. Eve
lvn Merrill Lee OF Barton, vt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-27
TWO WOMEN FOUND
DEAD IN NEW YORK
Mans Matrimonial Interest in
Feminine Business Part
nership is Cause.

NEW YORK, Dec. "a mans
matrimonial interest in a feminine
business partnership is believed 70
have caused a quarrel Sunday be-
tween two Brooklyn young women
who were found shot 10 death in
their shop. THE Little Beauty
ParlOr."
Clasplng an automatic pistol IN
her right hand, Miss Anna Done
gan, a nurse decorated by the
French during the war. lay in the
middle of the little establishment,
a bullet wound in her temple, Mrs.
Edna Hague, 20. widow. shot
through the back of the head, was
lying at the door.
Three months ago, Miss DOnegan's
sister told the police the nurse furn-
ished capital and with Mrs. Hague.
a graduate in beauty culture, open
ed the beauty shop, Mrs. Hague
conducted the establishment while
her partner, working as a district
nurse. managed its finances.
Dissolution OF the business was
threatened several weeks ago, she
said. when Mrs. Hague told her part
ner that she had received a proposal
OF marriage and probably would ac-
cept. The nurse objected, she added,
because II Mrs. Hague left the es-
tablishment she would suffer
heavy financial loss.
MRS. Hague was 10 have iannounc-
ed her decisio n regard to the ma
trimonial vent. e Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-27
KING CONSTANTINE
OBSERVES HOLIDAY
Leader of Greeks Assemblies
His Family for Christ
mas Dinner.

ATHENS. Dec. 26.-CBy the AssO-
ciated Press) ).-Constantine assem-
bled his family for Christmas din
ner Saturday, although the Greek
Christmas occurs Is days later. The
foreigners In Athens celebrated the
day but otherwise the only sign Of
Christmas was evergreen branches
carried at the mastheads Of the Am
erican destroyers anchored Off
Phaleron, four miles from Athens.
and off the Trachili promontory.
Constantine during the afternoon
strolled IN the gardens about his
castle and received dozens Of visi-
tors.
The exchange rate Is steady and
is being supported by the govern
ment
The refusal OF Admiral Kelly. the
head Of the British naval mission
here, to accept the grand Gordon
OF the royal order Of the Saviour. is
discouraging those VINO were sure
OF a change in the British attitude
because Of the need OF the Greek
army in Asia Minor. The Greeks are
adopting a wait and see" policy,
declaring for the allies and against
Germany. A man who shouted
Long live the king and the kaiser
was beaten and locked up today
Jugo-Slavia has announced that
before renewing her alliance with
Greece. she will wait until the allies
have declared their policy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-27
DEMOCRATS TO
BLOCK ACTION
ON PROPOSAL
Senate Republicans Will Make
Effort to Refer Measure
To Committee.
HOUSTON GIVES REPORT
Secretary of Treasury Will
Appear Before Senate
Finance Committee.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.-Con-
gress will re-assenlble Monday ar
ter a brief Christmas weekend but
the holiday spirit promises 90 pre-
vaiI. with little important business
planned until the new year. Many
senators and representative viii not
return TO Washington until next
week and. 10y unwritten agreement.
several hearings and other affairs
viii go over.
The opening clash in the senate
on the emergency tariff bill which
passed the house last week, is exc
pected Monday Blocked by the
democrats last week. the republicans
plan for Monday another effort 90
20 refer the measure 90 the finance
committee.
Sends Notices.
Notices accompanied Christmas
greetings TO all republican senators
from Sen. Curtis Of Kansas. republi-
can whip. urging a solid republican
phalanx Monday 20 vote the tariff
measure into committee. Sen Har-
rison of Mississippi, and other dem
ocrats opposing the bin, plan 10 use
every parliamentary tactic in their
power IN q plan for time. They do
not hope TO prevent ultimate COM
mittCe reference, however.
Prospects are that there viii be a
much more solid democratic lineup
against tariff legislation IN the senate
than IN the house and republican
leaders accordingly plan 20 forego
formal hearings before the commit
tee and hasten action in other ways.
The majority leaders Ccncede pri-
vately that interminable debate in
the senate is in prospect and see
slight possibility Of obtaining the
necessary two thirds vote 20 invoke
cloture.
Sec'y Houston. Of thN treasury de-
partment viii resume his statement
regarding national finances Monday
before the finance committee. The
secretary has been asked especially
for specific advice regarding the BIN
for increased compensation 90 form
er service men.
Further hearings in the coal inves-
tigation OF the reconstruction COM
mittee. headed by Sen. Calder, re-
publican. New York. may be heid
this week. but this investigation. with
other suspended by the holidays.
may 20 over unti next week.
The house Monday Will consider
minor bills and during the week cE-
+ ects 90 begin cO1si lera'iOn OF ia
second anuualEcy- m andsO snr
second regular appropriation bin,
the sundry civil budget. All import
ant house committee work IL sus-
pended until next week.
The house Is 20 work this week
except New Years day, but the SEN
ate may take another weekend re-
. cess for the last holiday Of congress
before the end Of the gessiOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-27
GERMANY SUFFERS
HEAVY TRADE LOSS
Hamburg Chamber of Com
merce Issues Annual Re-
port of Conditions.

HAMBURG. Dec. 26.-(By the
Associated PreSs) ).-Germany's for
eign trade relations which in 1919
gave some promise OF gradual and
substantial Improvement. suffered
disa strously during 92O. the Ham
burg Chamber OF Commerce says
in its annual report which is to be
published Monday. Without re-
vision OF the Versailles treaty the
chamber says. il will be impossible
for Germany 10 arrive at her nor
NAL economic and political condi-
ton.
There are some signs OF the be-
ginning OF a better state OF condi-
tions In the apparent increased in
clinatiOn 10 work and the desire for
better productive results" adds the
report. There Is further move
mcnt toward Improvement OF Ger
man economical conditions in the
over-stocking OF foreign markets
with food and raw stuffs"
The report advises against ac-
Ceptance of foreign credits by the
Germans unless the stipulatiOns
for paving hack the loans are clear
ly prepared"
II is believed that the United
states il in "A remarkable position
for the development OF its world
trade and that tho Hamburg Amer
lean line Hartman shipping ar
rangement has placed Germany IN
q position 20 obtain some share of
the expanding business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-27
NOTORIOUS GANG
LEADER MURDERED
IN NEW YORK CITY
Monk" Eastman Found Dead
on Entrance TO Sub
way Station.

NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-" Monk
Eastman. once leader Of a notorious
garg that terrorized the lower East
Side. n convicted felon but restored
TO citizenship as a reward for hero
ism as a solder IN the great war
was slain shortly before daybreak
Sunday by someone unknown.
Eastman's body, bearing five bull
let wounds, was found by q police
man at the corner Of 14th. St and
Fourth av. Nearby, on the steps oi
a subway entrance, lay "a revolver
with five empty shells.
In the dead man 5 pockets were
$40, a watch and chain and q
Christmas card. The presence of the
valuables indicated to the police
that the killing Of Eastman probab-
~ was not a part Of the prcvallins
crime wave. but the result Of a ven
detta
Youthful Career.
Eastman, whose right name was
William Delaney, had a youthful ca
reer that was lurid for underworld
annals. The son OF wealthy and in
dulgent parents, he chose as his
companions the gangsters Of the one
time toughest" district in New
York, near I4th. st. and Third av.
only a block from where he this
morning was killed. A dozen years
ago the Monk Eastman gang was
composed Of gunner, burglars and
drug addicts and the police claimed
To have traced a score of murder
mysteries 10 the zcne in which the
sangsters operated. Their leader
however. served terms for lesser
crimes burglary, smuggling OF mar
cotiCs and disposIng Of stolen goods
Last Police Record.
The last time Eastman appeared
on police record was IN 1915 when
he was arrested. pleaded guilty tC
robbery and was sentenced to two
years IN prison. on his release in
Oct, 1917, he enlisted in the army
as a dOughbOy in the l06th infantry
cf the 27th division. He was ther
As years cd
After me var he was honorably
discharged, but lacked the right cl
citizenship because ne had beer
convicted Of felony. GOV. smith. Ir
restoring the soldiers civic status
acted on the recommendation o
the rcsiment's officers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-27
Masked Raiders InUade
Cork Newspaper Office

CORK. Dec. 26.-Thirty armed
and masked raiders invaded the of
flee OF the Cork Examiner Christmas
eve broke the machinery with ham
mers. wrecked parts Of the building
with explosives and set fire TO the
property They escaped before the
arrival of the police. The fire was
cxtinguished but the other damage
was very extensive.
The raiders. who wore civilian
clothing. said they We're acting under
orders OF the Irish republic" They
forced their way through the front
entrance. carrying sledge hammers.
with which they smashed two large
printing presses Cutting the tele-
phone wires. they proceeded 20 place
bombs and sticks of gelinite under
the machines, some of which were
blown 20 pieces.
The raiders remained % minutes
To ~ believed the attack was caused
10y the attitude OF the Examiner on
the recent pastoral letter issued by
the bishop Of Cork.