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The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
FIND Man
IN WOOD NORTH
OF ALEXANDRIA
Farmer Stumbles Over Body
Believed to Be Maj. Frank
M. Scanlon.
CRIME THREE DAYS OLD
Police Think Body May
Have Been Brought From
Distance.
CRIME THREE DAYS OLD

With a fractured skull and his
body bruised a man, believed to be
Mai. Frank NJ. Scanlon, overseas
veteran, of Oswego. n. Y, was found
murdered last night in the woods
north of Alexandria, Va, and about
half a mile from the main automo-
bile road, where he had apparently
lain for about three days.
The body was found by Frank
Utterback, who lives on a farm near
by, just north of the George Mason
high school, northwest of Alexan-
dria.
home at about o'clock last night
when he took a foot path through
the woods and stumbled over the
body. Utterback notified Constable
Archie Richards. of Alexandria, who
with Commonwealth Attorney Frank
Z. Ball, visited the scene and or
dered the body taken to Demaine's $
chapel in Alexandria where an in
quest will be held today.
Masonic Card in Pocket.
In the dead mans pockets was
found a black leather pocketbook
containing a single 81 bill, and
there was 66 cents and a valise
key in his pants pockets. In the
pOcketbook was found a Masonic
card reading Maj. Frank NJ. Scan
lon. Oswego Lodge, A. F. A. NJ, No.
127. OsweEo. n. Y" and a second
| card showing that Maj. Scanlon
was an overseas veteran.
The second card read. Member
| OF the Overseas Buckeye Masonic
Club. founded in Genoa, Italy,
| S52d Infantry. signed by Z. W.
Schuefler, treasurer. and c. W.
heberling, jr., chairman"
The dead man was dressed in a
dark green suit with a thin pin
! stripe of red running through it.
He wor mahogany colored shoes and
tan Isle socks. He also had on a
white striped shirt of good ma
terial and a stiff linen collar, size
IS. He was about five feet six
! inches tall. weighed about 10
| pounds and wore a crash cap which.
| judging from stains. had been used
| in automobiling.
Initials on UndercIothes.
The underclothing was mark ed
with the initials IF. NJ. s." and the
suit was marked Lizards, New Or
! leans, La"
When Utterback found the dead
man he was lying on his back. An
examination of the body showed his
head had been fractured by some
blunt instrument and his neck, back
/ and legs were badly bruised as
| though he had been in a fight. The
knuckles of his left hand were
skinned. and his shirt was covered
/ with blood.
The only thing near the body was
metal. cap. which evidently came
from the top of a collapsable drink
ing cup.
The jolice believe the body of
Scanlon was brought to the spot
by those who killed him, in an au-
tomobile.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
Public Funeral Planned
For John Reed, Red Envoy

Berlin, Oct. ga solemn public
funeral will be held in Moscow, prob
ably on Saturday, for John Reed.
the American writer, member of the
third internationale, who died Sun
day of typhus, according TO a wire
less dispatch received this afternoon
from Moscow.
The wireless was signed "Nourtzs," I"
and reported that Reed, who had
but recently returned from Baku.
accompanied by his wife, Louise
Bryant. who was with him at the
time of his death, had died sud
denly.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
SAYS NUDE ART O. K.
AFTER SEEING DANCES

Chicago, Oct. %. Larade Taft,
noted sculptor. today defended the
nude in art. He was speaking be-
fore a crowd that had gathered be-
fore his latest masterpiece, Father
Time" He denied the figures in
his mammoth group would prove
harmful to the youth of the city.
How can such figures hurt
youth" he said. with a wave of
his hand toward his masterpiece.
when there are cabarets on almost
every corner where mucn of the an
atomy in real flesh can be SEEM"
Taft unfolded a plan for placing
of statues at intervals throughout
the parks of the city.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
U. S. ABANDONS FIGHT
ON ENJOYS LUGGAGE

The Treasury Department threw
up the sponge in its fEht for the
right TO search the baggage OF
diplomats entering the country yes
terdsy and stated that the order is
sued by Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury Jouett Shouse will not be
rigidly enforced.
Department officials intimated that
the prohibition enforcement branch
had been made the victim Of very
literal Interpretation OF the Vol
stead act by Attorney General
Palmer.
According 70 one oficisl the man
date TO examine" the baggage Of
diplomats will be deemed sufficiently
enforced when the owner makes
verbal statement as 20 its contents.
Even IL the baggage is frankly
stated 70 contain liquor IL will not
be seized.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
JAP LINE AIDED GAIN
LATIN AMERICAN TRADE

Toxic. Oct. %. - The Official
Gazette today announced the in
auguration of new subsidized
Japanese steamship line for the
South American trade and the eX.
pansion of another.
The first line will operate between
Osaka, Sheosena and kaisha and
from Kobe to the east coast OF
South America and the Cape OF
Good Hope, returning to Japan via
Cape Horn. 1t will comprise six
steamships, sailing every six weeks
The Toyokisen Kaisha Steamship
Company is to double its present
fleet by the addition of three steam
ships plying between Japan and the
west ports to South America. The
fleet is now maintaining monthly
sailings.
Copyright, 1920, by Public Ledger CO..
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
Navy Court to Probe Marine
Regime in Haiti Organized

The naval court of inquiry ap-
pointed by Secretary Daniels to in.
quire into charges of 'indiscrimi-
nate killing" of natives by Ameri-
can Marines in Haiti was organized
yesterday. The first session was
devoted to examination of docu-
ments from department files relat-
ing to the American occupation of
the island.
The taking of oral testimony will
begin early next week, after which
the court will go to Haiti to CON-
plete its Investigation. The gun
boat Niagara has been placed at
the disposal of the court for the
journey.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
Skipper Stays
At Post Through
Ten-Day Storm

New York. Oct 22.-The youngest
captain in the Greek merchant ma
rine brought his vessel. Themis-
teolos, safely through ono of the
widest Western ocean hurricanes
ever let loose on the Atlantic.
The storm lasted ten days. and
the captain never left the bridge
in all that period. He is John Gou-
landria. His vessel was heavily
freighted with passengers and cargo.
No less than l.472 persons were
aboard. The vessel arrived in dock
today.
The passengers plan to present
him with a loving cup as a token
of gratitude.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
u. S.-HAVANA AIRPLANE
DAILY TRIPS PLANNED

New York. Oct. 22.-The first air
planes to be used in a mail and
passenger service between the
United States and foreign points
will leave New York tomorrow.
They will fly TO Havana, stopping
at various points on the way, and
then will begin a daily service be-
tween Havana and Key West.
The new service is expected to be
augmented soon by establishment
of like routes between Havana and
Miami and Palm Beach. Eleven
passengers will be carried by each
airplane.
The machines will be the heaviest
used in a service of the kind and
will be of the same model as those
now flying between London and
Paris.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
FAMED BEER GARDEN
TO BE MOVIE INSTEAD

Milwaukee, Oct. 22.-The Schlitz
Beer Garden. famed throughout the
United States as a replica of the
great beer gardens of Germany, will
be converted into a motion picture
theater, ii was announced today.
When near beer replaced German
lager in Milwaukee, the palm gar
den ceased to attract patrons.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
Shoestring Ties
Worn to School
AS H. Kick

Especial to washington Hernld.)
Hagerstown, Nd, Oct. a.
Students of the Male High school
i'm this city nre trying to beat
the high cost of living by wear
ing shoestrings for neckties and
ordinary pins for scarfpinx.
Yesterday 100 youths appeared
at school with the novel neck
wear. Some of the boys went
farther in the crusade by wear
ing paper collars, which they
turn when the collar becomes
sotIed. The entire outfit costs
less than ten cents.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
COX FIRES new
WIRE AT ROOT
Demands to Know if G. o.
P. Spokesman Was Mis-
quoted or False

Jersey City. n. J. Oct. 22.-Gov.
Cox today sent a second telegram 10
Elihu Root insisting that he answer
categorically whether he was mis-
quoted or that he knew he made a
false" statement when he said, in
his Carnegie Hall speech, that the
Democratic Presidential nominee
would insist upon ratification OF the
league of nations covenant Just as
Mr.. Wilson negotiated it"
In his reply to Gov Cox's original
r0"sSaCa. refusing to retraCt his
original statement and declaring
that the Democratic nominees pur-
pose was to impose upon the United
States the Wilson League. without
any real change whatever" the gov
ernor charged. Mr.. Root evaded the
question.
The New York Republican leader,
the Governor further charged. had
entered upon a long dissertation
upon Article y. either deliberately or
through a lack Of information. to
misrepresent his position on the
league issue.
Bainbridge Colby. Secretary Of
SNdIe' lssueu statement yesterday
in which he charged ElihU Root with
"a misstatement in fact" in regard
to Article y. He states that Root
has been on the wrong side Of many
questions and characterizes him as
an industrious but not always
acute, thinker" who produces ready
made impressions and convictions
for the Republican reactionary
mind
In conclusion he said:
'Mr. Root is wrong. What he
says is wrong. What he seeks to
do is wrong. half suspect Mr
Root knows this"
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
Must Not Be Allowed to
Drive Capital to Exempt
Securities.
NORMALTTY Is DESIRED
Expert Defines Revision
Plans and Relations Of
Public to Systems.
By OTTO H KAHN.

This IS the seUensh of q series Of
articles on "FGxLty TGrGtiop' pre-
pared by Otto H. Kohn for the WGSh-
iBgfoB Herald.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23

NOTICE A. n. A. DELEGATES
Avail yourself Of the excellent
service OF the Baltimore and Ohio
RAILROAD on your return home. Room
streets. Phone Main 556.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
THE WEATHER

Fair today and tomorrow; not
4nuch change in temperature.
Highest temperature yesterday, g.;
lowest, So.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23
MR.. MOTORIST!

Are you a careful driver1 Watch
for your name on The Herald's
Roll of Honor next Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-23

Paris, Oct. 22.-Following the cX-
ample OF the coal miners in England
the French miners have made a de-
mand for an immediate increase in
wages OF five francs a day.
The demand for the raise in pay is
accompanied by the threat to strike
unless the demand is complied with
at an early date.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
Christian Church.

The Sunday school is a school
to teach Christ, therefore, the
school at the Christian .church
wants to enroll as large a number
Of people as possible because "
believes that the more it reaches
+be more others will have. Christ
;anitv is contagious. II you are
not attending services elsewhere
come and become a member q
our school. =, i
" nThe Character Of Christ, a
Proof of His Deity is the SUD
iect Of the morning sermon. Jun
;or Endeavor meets at Il a. M,
subject. sJ "Using Our Talents.
George Anderson, leader. senior
Endeavor at 6 80 p. m. Evening
and md enjoy song service. Sermon
~Christ Influence ON human
character. Special music at
both services. wod
Mid week prayer meeting wea
nesdav evening at 7:3O. You VII, Il,
aiways nI find a hearty welcome az
alTof' al Of. our services at all times.
ali Rav RI and Mrs. A. G. Hartley
he'' " Ministers
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28


Wes Walker has rented the
Mccain place at Gilbert and has
moved thereon.
G. B. King has completed build
ing a new barn. Mr.. King has
rented his place to VIM. Payne
and will move to a warmer elm
ate for the winter.
The Russell school has an en-
rollment Of % pupils. The stu
dents have started on the health
crusade.
Mrs. M. Schlautmann, of Saw
ageton, Wyo., is visiting at the
home Of Emile Braun, and with
her many friends Of this section.
County Superintendent Miss
Wilson visited the Russell and
Harbke schools Tuesday.
Mrs. Ed. Braun, of Occur d.
Alene is visiting at the Emile
Braun home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Becker re-
turned to their home at Liberty
Lake, Wash, Wednesday after a
delightful visit with friends OF
this community. Mr.. Becker was
recently married to Miss Ida Pos
ley, Of Liberty Lake. The newly
weds were given charivari at
Emile Braun's home Monday
night.
Miss HOLES, county nurse, ex-
amined the pupils of the Harbke
school Tuesday. Miss Holes re.
ports that the pupils of this
school had the cleanest teeth OF
any school thus far inspected.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Payne and
son, Robert, visited at Ahsahka
Sunday.
Harvest is again in full swing
after the prolonged wet season.
Reporter. ].
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
Community Church.

"The Vision Of the Average
Voter on Election Day" This
important theme will be treated
in an interesting way at the Com
munity church Sunday morning.
There will be some good music,
too, by the girls and a male quar-
tette. es
Sunday school and Bible class
meet at ten o'clock.
Evening service at Z: 30. Ser
mon: "Hear the Other Side. :
The Community church Sunday
school will give Hallowe 'en par
ty in the church Friday evening
at I 80. If you would like fc
have an evenings fun, join us
See the children dressed as
witches and ghosts. The gypsy
will be there also to tell your Tor
tune. Everybody welcome ano
everybody free.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
William Ruble, Candidate 10
County Commissioner.

William Ruble, who is a candl-
date for county commissioner or
the Republican ticket, is a man
we'll qualified for the position
and il elected will give to Lewis
county an administration tnat
viii be progressive, but at the
same time that will make every
.1olIar of the peoples money
hiring forth one hundred ce rts IN
value. He is an experienced bus,
mess nan, being a contractor ana
builder by trade For the past
s years he has held the position
of honor and trust as chairman OF u
the board Of school trustees ana q
Commissioner c of the Kamiah
Highway District. Both positions
he has filled to the satis1actlon
Of the people within the respec-
tive districts.
The voters Of Lewis county can
make no mistake when they cast
their ballot for William Rupie as
County Commissioner OF the mrs.
district at Tuesday 5 election. I
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
JOSEPH L. MEEK
PASSES TO REWARD.
Prominent Pioneer Citizen Of
Fletcher Section Died Sun
day of Pneumonia. Af-
ter Useful Life.

Joseph L. Meek, homesteader
of the Fletcher section, this coun-
ty and one of the prairie's most
prominent and respected citizens,
died on October "a, after f brief
illness of pneumonia.
The funeral was conducted
Monday from the Fletcher school
house, Rev. Hartley, pastor of the
Christian church at Nezperce,
having charge Of the service and
the remains were given their fin
al resting place in the Fletcher
cemetery. Many were in atten-
dance at the last sad rites, paying
thus their tribute of respect to a
good friend and neighbor who
would be with them no more.
Mr.. Meek was born October 6,
1865, in Washington county,
Oregon, his father being Stephen
Meek, a noted pioneer Of the
west prominent in the develop
ment of this country and who
rendered great assistance in saw
| ing this Northwest territory to
| the United States. He came to
| this prairie on the opening of the
reservation and took up home
stead near Fletcher, where he
reared family of four sons and
three daughters. He is survived
by his wife and seven children,
the sons being Martin, Lafayette,
Fred and Stephen. He is also
survived by a sister and brother,
! Mrs. Olive Riley and Stephen
Meek, both Of Portland.
The deceased was an honored
member of the Knights of Pyth-
las, Moose, and Woodmen Of the
/ World lodges.
i In the passing Of this man our
county loses another of its stall
wart citizens, a leader in it's larg-
er affairs; the community a good
friend and neighbor. and the fam
!, ily a loving and provident hus-
band and father.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
SgSy55eSl5SI5I|ySl
MoRRoWToWN NEWS
Ig55gRSgRa5i

Lee Lave sold his cattle ranch
on the Salmon river to Frank En-
neking and son; consideration,
$l1, 900.
DR.. Darby was in town Mon
day.
G. T. Flynn, of Toppenish, Wn.,
is here for a few days.
Forest Usher and wife and
baby left this morning for Spo-
kane, where they will make their
home for the winter.
Joe Cooper lost valuable
horse yesterday.
The threshers were running
again this week.
There was speaking at West
lake Monday night on the League
of Nations.
There is to be Hallowe ZEN
party at Westlake Saturday even
ing.
Forest Lisher's sale was well
attended Notwithstanding the
bad weather.
G.. O. Denham and wife have
moved back to their farm from
Craigmont, where they spent tht
| summer.
Ed Jobe has gone down on tht
Flynn ranch, where he will be em
ployed for a while.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
Deserves Another Term.

G. G. Pennell, prosecuting at
torney, Of Nezperce, was IN town
yesterday and called at The Pro-
gress office to have his political
card iserted. Mr.. Pennell seeks
reelection for a second term and
The Progress isn't backward
about saying that we think ne
ought to have it. By all the laws
of the game, he is entitled to It,
for he has made a splendid offl-
cial, handling the affairs OF his
office economically and with sue
cess for the county. Personally
he can be ranked among the clean
est and best men in the country.
On account Of the rain, which was
making the roads worse every
hour, he did not get to see many
voters while here, but hurried
back ome.-Kamiah Progress.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
70 Members Bryc Post American
Legion and All Ex-service Men.

Application blanks for the dis
tribution of Victory medals have
been received by the post ad.lu-
tant, Bryc Post, American Le-
gion. The blanks will have 10 be
filled out by a notary public and
it will be absolutely necessary
that every Legionairre and ex-
service man bring his original dis
charge or discharge certificate
with him before they can be filled
cut and forwarded to War De
partment headquarters. The
blanks will be in the office OF Y.
H. Behnke, county agent. BRING
your discharge in at once 50 that
your application can be sent IN.
The Victory Medal is beng Is
sued to every ex-service man VINO
served in the war.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28

Mrs. w. J. Ramey returned last
week from Palouse, Wash. where
she attended the funeral Of her
sister, Mrs. Cora Whitney. WeRl,
which was held in that city on
Oct. 16, Mrs. Veal having passed
away at her home in Seattle on
the 14th instant.
The deceased was so years OF
age and was a resident OF Nez-
perez some five years, prior TO
her going to Seattle twelve years
ago. She conducted a millinery
establishment here and was well
known and highly esteemed by
our older citizens.
Mr.. Veal accompanied Mrs.
Ramey to her home in the Gilbert
section and will visit there for a
season.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
Weather Outlook.

The Lewiston Orchards wea'n, !, :
a. forecaster, who has cameo =, =
renltation 70 for "hitting it rlgn'''
said in last Sundays TrlDune rlDhablv
' Warmer weather, but proohhOnJt ahO,,t
two . storm periods, one a9ous =
sunday sMn and one about the MI mlaqlv hv
:, Of f the week, is the foreeas. cas-. oI. ~
TX q " Y. Z." the local weather wealth rool OIL
seasH,e ssaather is IS expected to return os
the Meae close Of the week. .veeks
'nS While the coming two we.sS Satts,
,rs !" expected exp to bring Dea,e. tue.
W weather than has previouslIy p.sl;y ;ppdi. p
na;led this fall, as previously e fp,, ths
sated eatf It is not likely to BE- OF d,Iad Iaa
best best, and is likely to I"sather De lG,ly"e'
0y November I is expected to a3Sel De
stormy month, with ,,l, cola T.. weasth. wealth.
sbe ste first half and warmer s.s wea,n. eam.
er er' the last half, the coldess est - r8n''
ing not far from November
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
A TAXPAYER,

And a farmer with business ex-
periences which qualities me Tor
the office Of sheriff.
/ have lived continuously III
this locality for the past twenty
five years, and have always been
an ardent booster for good roads
good schools and every other de-
yelopment tha thas made Lewis
county what it is to-day.
Without obligations or promls-
es to any one. / stand for impair
tial treatment and justice to all
I am trying to save the remain
der of my crop so may not be ape
to meet all the voters personally,
but your support will be appre-
ciated. CO.
Candidate for Sheriff on the In
dependent Ticket.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
Judge Scales Back On Bench.

After finishing the work as
signed him last Thursday Judge
Edgar G. Steele, who occupied
the bench Of the tenth judicial
district since the opening OF the
present term Of court, at Grange
Vile. while Judge Wallace n.
Scales was recuperating from his
recent illness, accompanied BY
Mrs. Steele, departed for his
home at Moscow on Friday mor'l-
ing's train. Judge Scales is now
completing the business Of the
term which will be adjourned
about November 1st.-Grange-
vile Globe.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
The F.. s. Sweet sale held last

The E. s. Sweet sale held last
Monday at the Tolo ranch was
one Of the largest ever held IN
tbis section Of the country, and
then his registered Percheron
stations and the land advertised
did not sell. One young register
ed Percheron mare was knocked
down for 1926 and an old mare
at $3.50; grade horses from $l2o
to $50. Registered brood sows
brought $50, and grade sows $34
Forty-four head of yearling steers
sold for $40 each straight thru I;
SO head Of yearling heifers brot
$38 each; Is head 2-year-old
steers brought $70.50 and 22 head
Of 2-year-old heifers sold at $49
each: milk cows $40 to $lO7 so.
The sale totaled $16,115.15. II;
G. Cranke was the auctioneer and
L. M. Harris, clerk.-Grange-
vile Globe.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
Primus Buys Fine Animals.

Theo. Primus, one Of the most
enterprising young farmers of
this section attended the VIM.
Leonard Short-horn stock sale in
Lewiston last Saturday and
bought three head of the finest
pure-blood Short-horn cattle ever
brought to the Prairie country
which he is adding to his herd
here.
His buy included a bull and
two cows. The former, Marshal
Pride 696,183, is a grand animal
with q royal pedigree. He is a
beautiful roam, three years old
and weighs 2100 pounds in pas
ture condition.
Mr.. Primus is to be congratu-
lated on bringing this stock to the
prairie and should receive unlim-
tied encouragement in keeping
up the good work he has so well
started.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
Nez Perce County District Court
Nov, 8.

J Howard Howe, deputy clerk
of the district court of Nez Perce
county on Saturday received
word from Judge Wallace n.
Scales that the fall term OF the
district court for Nez Perce coun-
ty would be postponed to con-
vene on the morning of Monday.
Nov s. instead of November l, as
nreviorsly announced. The
change was made on account OF
the election taking place the first
week in November The court
calendar will be held open for the
reception of cases until Monday,
November Lewiston Tribune.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-10-28
G. G. Co. Have Fine New Quarters

The general merchandise es-
tablishment Of the Consolidated
Commercial Co. of this city is
soon to have fine new home in
the large brick building on Main
Street, formerly occupied by the
Nezperce Hardware Co. The
move is to be made about the
middle Of November, and in the
meantime .workmen will be get
ting the new quarters in read
mess.
1t is the plan Of the G. G. Co.
to reduce it's stock during the
next two weeks by putting on
special sale, and it will go into
its new home prepared to meet
the trade on a bigger and better
scale than ever before.