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The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
BANDITS RAID CARDCAME AND
 SHOOT VICTIM

YAKIMA, Wash, Nov. 20 (by As sOciated Press )-Three ma4ked rob bers held up card game of loggers in Cascade Lumber Company cabin near Ellensburg last night, and secured $50. When James Adams arms got tired and he involuntarily lowered them he was shot through the groin and is in critical condi- ton.
 A suspect named Stuz, arrested at Gle Elum. is said to have taken part in the robbery, but denies the shoot ing of Adams. He had a mask, gun and one-third of the money in his possession when arrested.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
SPIRAT0RS RECEIVE STIFF
 JAIL SENTENCE

CHICAGO, Nov. 20 (by Associated
 Press.) - Sentences of from six months in the county jail to seven years in Leavenworth and fines of from $1OOO to $1O,O0O were imposed today on eight officials and agents of the Consumers Packing Company, recently convicted of conspiracy to use the mails to defraud. A. J. three and half years and $1,000 fine Edward J. Alder, secretary, was
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
CLAIMS CEMENT OUTPUT
 CONTROLLED ILLEGALLY

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press. s.)-Evidence was pre- sented before the commission in yestigating the building trust pur porting to show that the cement output of the entire country is con trolled by a national assiciation' which tends to eliminate competition in bids for work.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
CONGRESSMAN
 MEETS DEATH
 IN AUTO WRECK

LOS ANGELES. Nov 20 (by As sociated Prcss.)-Chas. F. Van de Water, congressman-elect from the Ninth California district, and his sec retary, Miss Janess Lebin, were killed, and Mrs. Van de Water is suffering from a fractured skull as the result of the congressman driv- ing his automobile into an unlighted truck. The auto was overturned and all three were pinned under the wrecked car
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
NO QUARREL ON
 BETWEEN ALLIES
 PREMIER AV0WS

PARIS, Nov. 20 (by Associated Press) Lloyd George, in an interview for a Paris paper in London today, said the differences between Great Britain and France did not amount to a quarrel and that the views of the two nations in no way prejudiced the alliance which held them together during the war. He declared England would stand with France regarding German separations and that Germany should be made to pay all she can, but that the amount ought to be fixed.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
ALLEGED SLAYER
 ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

BROKEN BOW, Neb, Nov. 20 (by Associated Press )-DCnnis Chester, alleged slayer of Florence Barton, Kansas City society girl made a second unsuccessful attempt to end his life last night in the county jail here. He dived from his bunk to the cement floor. He was uncon- scious for several hours, but will re- cover
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
] IA.....E,5!DNIE:;HI'II' OF
 VOLSIEAD ACT
 SEEMS LIKELY

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 20 (by Asso-
 lated Press.) Congressman Vol stead said today it would be very easy to amend the prohibition act if the situation seemed to require it, and that amendment might be neces- sary as a result of the recent SUI preme court decision legalizing the movement of liquor intended for per sOnal use.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
T0. HAVE PRODUCT
 INVESTIGATED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (by Asso, ciated Press. )-BreWeries manufac, turing beer of more than one-half of one per cent alcoholic content, will have their product seized by the fededal government. An internal revenue bureau official said an alay. sis of the beer bTewed is being made and if any product exceeds the legal limit in alcoholic content, the gov ernment will invoke the liquor laws.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
VANDERBILT REFUSES
 TO EXHIBIT PAPERS

LONDON, Nov. 20 (by Associated Press) s).-Washingt D. Vanderlip of California who recently obtained con sessions from Soviet Russia in Siberia for an American syndicate, on his ar rival here today refused the British authorities permission to see his per sonal papers and documents in his possession.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
CONGRESS 0F
 MINERS ASKS
 TAX REPEALS

DENVER. Nov. 20 (by Associated Press.) immediate repeal of war profits and excess profits taxes was urged in a resolution adopted today by the American mining congress.
 The McFadden bill was endorsed by a resolution declaring that the gold mining industry of the United States is in deplorable straits, hay
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
TAKEN FOR REVISION
 OF COVENANT

GENEVA, NOV. 20 (by Associated
 Press D-The first formal step look ing toward the revision of the cove nant of the League of Nations was taken in the assembly when the Dutch minister of foreign affairs inu oduced a resolution for recon sideration of Article IS having to do with the registration of treaties.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
CONSUMERS NOT USING WHEAT

CHICAGO, Nov. 20 (by Associated Press). - December wheat sold at $1.65A, and for March delivery at s157, on the board of trade today.
 Traders traced connection between the market break and the farmers strike to withhold for higher prices. It was said consumers are now re taliating by not using wheat products.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
WESTERN PACIFIC BUYS
 RIO CRANDE RAILWAY

DENVER, Nov. 20 (by Associated Press) ).-The Western Pacific railroad today bought the properties of the Denver & Rio Grande at foreclosure sale for $5,OOO,O00 cash and agreed to assume 141,O00,000 of obligations against the road.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
GREEKS VOTE NEXT WEEK ON
 FUTURE KING

ATHENS, Nov. 20 (by Associated Press) ).-Greece will vote on NOvem- Der 2S on the question of returning ex-King Constantine to the throne. Constantine telegraphed today that he will await the result of the plebiscite before returning to Greece.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
HOG PRICES ALSO DECLINE

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 20 (by As sociated Press.)-A drop of $50 T per hundred in hogs demorali2ed the market, the price being the low est since February, 1917 The de- cline during the week amounts to $2.T5 per hundred.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
REFINERlES CLOSE DOWN

NEW YORK, Nov. P (by AssOci- a,ted ess.)-All six refineries here of the American Sugar Refining Com pany, were closed today as result of the slight demand for their pro duct.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
EMLGRANTS BILKED BY
 TICKET FORGERLES

CHERBOURG, France, Nov. 20 (by Associated Press) - Two hundred and fifty emigr&nts bound for the United States were left stranded md penniless here when it was found their steamship tickets were forgeries. The police are seeking the sWindlers.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
SAN FRANCISCO QUOTATION

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 20 (by As sociated Press )-A cut to $9.5O per hundred, a reduction of 50 cents for beet product, was made today by re fineries here.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
COMPTROLLER CALLS
 FOR BANK REPORTS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press .)-The comptroller of the currency has called for report of the condition of national banks at the close of business Monday, November 15.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
PRESIDENT T-ELECT IS
 ENJOYING OCEAN TRIP

ABOARD s. S. PARISMINA, Nov. 29 (by Associated Press.) - Presi- dent-elect Harding and his party are enjoying their trip to Panama, with clear weather prevailing.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
LEWIS BEATS BAICHUNl
 FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

LONDON, Nov. 20 (by Associated Press.) - Kid Lewis knocked out Johnnie Baichum in the nineteenth round of a twenty round welter- weihht fight last night for the cham pionship of England. Lewis won the title from Baichum three months ago.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
BOILING DENIES CHARGES

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press).-"There is not a grain of truth in it." declared II. w. Boiling today after reading the statements made by Tucker Sands to the con gressional committee. Boiling said he expects to appear before the commit. tee and answer the charges.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
NINE KILLED BY FIRE
 IN TENEMENT HOUSE

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (by Associat- ed Press.) - Nine persons, every member but one of two families, were killed last night in tiSn which destroyed a five-story apartment.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
SOCIALIST LABOR PARTY
 FILES CAMPAIGN REPORT

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (by Asso- ciated Press) The Socialist Labor party has reported campaign receipts of $1S,00O and expenditures of $16OOO. Loans and donations were made to party activities in Oregon, Michigan, Kentucky and Washington.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
PRESIDENTS BROTHER R-IN-LAW IS ON GRILL
Commodity F ric@s 0nD@clir1@
NEW ORLEANS FIRE
 DESTROYS WATER FRONT

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 20 (by As sociated Press.)-Damage ,estimated at approximately $2,O0O,OO0 was caused by a waterfront fire which sparks from a switch engine started last night.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
FLOUR BELOW NINE DOLLARS

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press). For the first time in four years, flour sold today under $9 a barrel. Today's price was $S.90 to S9
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
PULLMAN TO PLAY NEBRASKA

PULLMAN, Wash, Nov. 20 (by As sociated PressD - The Washington State college football team left here last night for Lincoln, Neb., where they will play Cornhuskers on Thanksgiving day.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
PORTLAND SUGAR LOWER

PORTLAND, Nov. 20 (by Associ- ated Uress. "A drop of 50 cents to $10.50 per hundred for sugar oc- cured today. Some retailers are advertising sugar at 10 cents a , pound.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
FURTHER DROP
 SUGAR PRICES
 MANY PLACES

NEW YORK, Nov 20 (by Associat- ed Press. )-'Federal Refining Con- pany today announced cut to 9 cents for fine granuated sugar. Raw sugar is down $5.76 per hundred, a new low record.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-20
HARVARD AND
 YALE BATTLE
 ON CRlDIRON
CBv Associated PreSs)

TDE .N07UVIITVU T TV'oT Big football gtmes scheduled today include:
 Yale and Harvard. Illinois and Ohio for state cham Dionship of western conference. Wisconsin and Chicago. Michigan and Minnesota. Indiana and Purdue. California and Stanford. Idaho and Montana. Oregon and Oregon Aggies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-06
The Eleventh Season Will Soon Open at
the YIN. G. AS "Boy Heaven" at Corey Lake

Two or four or six or eight weeks OF midsummer.
spent in a the wooded banks Of a big sandy
beached lake is "boyheaven" If the boy is American
and normal.
When those weeks are spent in swimming. canoeing,
fishing baseball, tennis and track work. under the
supervision OF men who make a profession Of plant
ing boys and growing men. such a trip is the boys
idea OF the superlative in vacations.
Nearly 400 fellows between the ages Of u and II.
from South Bend and nearly other city Of size
in the middle going to boy heaven" when
Camp Eberhart at Corey Lake Mich opens June q
under the direction OF the South Bend Young Mems
Christian association. Already boys from all
Indiana and from Kansas City. Des Mones Rock Is
land Chicago and other cities have signed spend
from two TO eight weeks at the lake
GROWS IN POPULARITY.
The eight weeks from June 81 to August Il will
mark the eleventh OF the camp since
nation Of the ground and equipment the /. NJ. c. A
by Mr.. and Mrs. T. G.. Eberhart of Mishawaka, in
memory their son. Eberhart 1909,
in popularity has boys from parts
Of the country and the enrolment lists always
filled by the opening date.
Not only does the camp benefit the boy physically
but courses 70 make him familiar with woodcraft
develop him along social and religious lines
also part of the for each two weeks period.
Besides these courses boys who continue their
school work through the summervacation given
the opportunity 10 do by a summer school which
is conducted by the camp under the direction Of both
grade and high school teachers The school offers all
seventh and eighth grade work and high school math-
lasts the full eight weeks the
the successful boy is given a certificate stating that
the boy has done the work demanded in that subject
and is entitled to extra credits.
CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD.
The religious side is not neglected. Morning and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-06

Can you recognize your friends from South Bend
in this bunch of "savages?" The gentleman in the
Sunday devotional services part OF regular
program of the boy during his stay at camp. The
Church in the Wildwood" open air meeting place.
stands in shady grove and is provided with benches
we'll pulpit
The physical is especially a
year OF school work the boy who gets into the great
outdoors and spends his vacation in supervised
exercise under competent director the OF
that time better for the coming year than
the who spends his around the city with
no regular hours or habits
The physical activities under the direction OF
G.. a. Cooper, chief of the Y. NJ g. A.
who is assisted by other instructors from the Y For
this purpose well other activities the boys
divided into groups OF each under the leadership
of older boy who has qualified direct the group
activities. The groups according to
and physical and mental development.
CAMP WE'LL ARRANGED
The camp is well arranged. The main lodge which
houses the dining kitchen, store and library
the OF the group. 1t is built stucco as is
the directors cottage in which the of
live
handing a beautiful view Of the lake. Nearer the
the boys live. They pitched permanent plat
forms of cement and ID by Il feet In size
regular program of competition both physical
and mental between boys OF the age and de-
veopment is carried This includes track. tennis
baseball aquatcs allround development and scholar
ship. medal is presented the leader in each group
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-06

camp Aug. % and the younger girls, includ-
ing grade high school girls from Aug p 10 30
The group will be under the leadership of Miss
Gertrude Sykes necessary daily schedule has been
arranged and a definite program planned but COM
immediate foreground is SNOWFALL the camp mascot
pusory participation in the activities will not be re-
CURED The bushes girls who choose the camp as an
resting place will find this rest unhampered with
unnecessary rules and regulations and will take part
only voluntarily in the camp program.
AGE LIMIT REDUCED.
The age limit Of those girls eligible to the younger
girls camp include Girl Reserves
between the ages of 10 and II years Girls not mem
programs have been arranged for the older and
younger groups.
An innovation in camp government is to be inaugur-
ated year. A house of representatives
will see that order is preserved in both groups The
camp and her associates and the tent lead
will the while he house personnel
viii include one representative from each tent a
speaker being appointed to head this body All mat
ters of camp government viii come before these two
bodies for settlement.
Miss Margret Sykes, will act physical director at
both camps and c. A. Cooper of the Y NJ c. A. will
supervise the swimming instruction.
CAMP NURSE PROVIDED.
A camp nurse has been secured to remain at Eber-
during will relieve the
anxiety felt by parents during the period Of
the outing
Registration for both camps may be made at the
desk in the Y. W. c. A anytime between and the
date of departure for Early registration is ad
vised however for the camp will accommodate but
100 girls and already business girls from Elkhart, St
Joseph and Lansing, Mich, have signihed their in
ention of attending during the first week, and regis
trations have been made South Bend, Mishawaka
and Elkhart for the younger girls camp.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-06
BY LOUIS LUDLOW.

CHICAGO June 5.-The near approach Of the re-
publican national convention is bringing the quad
rennal crop OF stories and "reminiscences in regard 10
the first national political convention ever held in
this premier convention city.
Sixty years ago this month that convention held
a building the lake front called the Wigwam. It
the mOmentOus political gathering held
in America for It nominated Abraham Lincoln for the
presidency paved the way the salvation
union. The Wigwam has long since been Oblterated
the face of the earth. but there still remain
Chicago a good many old residents who treasure in
their memories the and of those stirring
times and who talk entertainingly concern
ing them.
In the Chicago city library. which is but a stones
throw from the spot where Lincoln nominated
may be found the stenographc notes Of the great
convention, with verbatim OF all the speeches
motions, etc These notes form wealth OF entertain
ing historical material
HOW THE WIGWAM LOOKED.
The Wgwam built by the republican clubs OF
Chicago. and situated at the Lake and
Market SITS q very suitable location. II was there
that the convention held May 16 May IS. 1850
inclusive. Lincoln nominated May IS. The
wigwam enormous building for those days
being 100 by $50 feet in dimensions. The ground floor
seated about 5000 persons. For spectators gallery
rsn around three sides OF the building portion or
aside exclusively women. and had
separate entrance AZ night the whole building was
brilliantly illuminated with Harpers Weekly. In
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-06
Coming Republican Meeting Recalls Scenes of Sixty
Years Ago When Abraham Lincoln Was Nominated

H. Seward Of New York and Abraham Lincoln, the
Illinois ran-sptter. the leading contenders. The
night before the baoting began the Seward men
of his nomination that they gave cham
payne supper OF large dimensions and followed with
a sort triumphal march about the city serenadng
other state delegations But while they drinking
and marching and cheering the Lincoln managers
among the delegates. using chiefly the argument that
Seward could not be elected II nominated.
In these days when a great TODD is being made
about the of money IN the 1920 pre-convention
campaign and the managers OF various presidential
candidates. being hailed before invest
eating committee Washington interesting 10
know that 60 years ago a pure a Abraham
Lincoln little fer in presidential nnanciering.
In March, 1860, he wrote to friend
"As for your kind wishes for myself allow me 10
say I enter the ring the money basis first,
because in the main it is wrong and secondly 1 have
not and cannot get the money. I say in the main
the Of money IS wrong. but for certain objects,
in a political contest the OF some is both right
and Indispensable With me, with yourself. this
long struggle has been OF great pecuniary loss
now distinctly say this: II shall be appointed
delegate TO Chicago I Will furnish 500 bear the
expenses Of the trip"
SOUGHT SUPPORT EVERYWHERE.
About a month later he the same friend:
ct by the dispatches that since you KAN
appointed delegates and instructed for SAHsrd
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-06

Don't stir them TO anger, but along 10 the
venton and 1 VIII do I said about expenses"
There is plenty OF additional evidence show that
politician Lincoln played the game, and that in
advance OF the convention ne influential
party workers everywhere soliciting their support
time for the convention he wrote follows
o a who had urged him go Chicago:
L a little too much OF a candidate 20 &C and
quite enough OF a candidate stay away.
upon the whole believe VIII not 60"
The Lincoln convention OF 1850 the first cf
great modern convention assemblages first 20
have special building erected 20 It's use. the first
bring telegraph wires and instruments into the
building itself the first, also. admit the gen
public large numbers That there were adroit
politicians IN those days, now. is shown By the
that while the Seward were marching
through the city behind gorgeously uniformed band
before the balloting began the Lincoln managers
adroitly Wigwam with Lincoln shouters 50
when the Seward followers reached the Wigwam
they found that very few OF their except dele
gates could get in
SOLEMN CONVENTION.
The convention Of 1860 overawed with soIenantv
born the condition the country then was facing
and bent transacting business from the Jump.
When invitation from the Chicago board OF trade
the delegates for excursion on Lake Michigan
read Delegate Ben Eggleston Of Cincinnati took
the floor and protested.
We delegates from Ohio. some OF Us are running
OF funds" he said. want IL understood THAI
came here 10 work and not goiag on the lake
a. delegate wfo work"
Other delegates seconded these remarks about tie
high cost Of convention going and insisted the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-06

one Of during the convention month, paid
following tribute TO western enterprise The
ton Of a building such short notice and for
such a purpose shows that the western people
so poor many are fond OF asserting"
\ "RED-HOTs FIGHT.
In May. so years ago. the locality the
lake front where presidential headquarters are
now established in battle royal for the 1920 presi-
dental nomination. teeming with activity for
the momentous consequences Of the convention that
year not under estimated and there a
the presidential nomination with William
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-06
wHAz A GANBo1EER7

Gaze on the wicked gamboleer
He is-a~ Thing OF shame
He bets dollar and half
Upon q baseball. game;
They sting him with q fine and heap
Disgraoe~uDOn' his=nams>
Gaze on the noble AnanSser
Who proudly walks the-streetI
pillar OF the church Sc ne,
Whom one Is glad 20 meet
He does not bet on baseball gamss
He bets on corn and wheat
George Phair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-06
BOYS GIVE UP CAMP
TO GIRLS In AUGUST

These good times for the boys last not quite all
during the last two weeks of August they
relinquish their camp 10 the girls who come under
the auspices of the Y. w. c. A.
Two separate groups OF girls will enjoy Eberhart
life this year. The business girls will occupy the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-06

We don't know how others feel about IT, OF course
but had rather the risk OF the church house
falling Sunday than automobile turning over
us-Longview ITeI) Leader.
Agreed brother-we don't owu~one either.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-06

Just for the sake OF launching argument let's
suppose It Is 1925. The union labor movement has
reach its pinnacle, everybody is organized.
cop is chasing union burglar. What happens when
whistle blows7