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The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05
win Compete in French Race.

New York.-Expenditure OF Si1t1it,-
600 for construction of two speedy air
planes to compete in the James Cor
don Bennett cup race at Rheims,
France, this summer, has been author
lied by S. e. ]. Cox. Houston capi-
talist, according TO announcement
here by G. Andrews Wright OF the
Aero Club of Texas Mr.. Cox wishes to
prevent the trophy, which has been
won twice by French filters, from re-
naming in France permanently
through a third victory, Mr.. Wright
said
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05

ton. They obtained employment in
the woods, where the younger was
killed five years after his departure
from home.
Since that time the eldest brother
has wandered over the Pacific coast.
He never wrote home and never re-
ceived any word from relatives. Short
ly after bis arrival In Clarion county
he located his mother, Mrs. Anna
Burrows Keaster, and happy reunion
followed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05
The Human Dud.

While he was making his way about
his platoon one dark night sergeant
heard the roar of &c. ]. Can" over
head, md dived into shell hole. 1t
was already occupied by private,
who was hit full in the wind by the
non-com's head. A moments silence
a long, deep breath. and then:
Good Lord, is that you, Serge?"
"That's me-"
'Thanl heaven, I was inst wait
ing for you to explode Ameri-
can Legion Weekly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05
sanishes Robber With spoo,

Great Falls, Mont.-With the aid
of silver spoon which he secured
while dropping quickly behind the
bar of a soft-drlnk saloon. George Ed
monds. the bartender. saved his en-
ployers from being robbed by a man
who entered the place from the rear
and covered Edmonds with gun.
The silver spoon so resembled a re-
volver projected from the rear of the
bar that the highwayman turned and
fed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05
Indicted On Murder Charge.

Las Cruces, n. M-"Chalk" Altman
of Ell Paso, former undersheriff OF
Dona Ana county, New Mexico, has
been indicted on the charge of first de.
gree murder and lodged in the count,
Jail here. The grand jury which lie.
turned the indictment is investigating
the death of John I. Hutchings, the
race car driver, who was mortalls
wounded by a bullet fired from the
roadside at Lanard, n. NJ, on Nov. =,
1919.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05
Washington Calls Session.

Seattle, Wash.-Gov. Louis f. Hart
has called the Washington Legislature
to meet in special session at Olympia,
March %, to consider action on the
federal suffrage amendment and to
provide funds for the University OF
Washington, the Washington State
College and three state normal schools.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05
Kill Whisky SmuqaIer.

FL Paso, Texas.-An unidentified
Mexican smuggler is dead and another
Mexican is in Il critical condition as
the result of battle between Ameri-
can military border guards and Mex,
leans said to have been attempting to
bring quantity of whisky into. the
United States.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05
Hungary Elects New Regent.

Budapest.-Admiral Horthy has been
formally elected regent of Hungary
and voted an honorarium of three mil
lion kroner by the national assembly.
He is n member of very old Hungar-
ian family and is believed to be "a
strong partisan of the former Emperor
Charles
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05
BACK HURT
ALL THE Time
Mrs. Hill Says Lydia E. Pinkham'.
Vegetable Compound Removed
The Cause.

Knoxville, Tenn. my back hurt me
all the time, was all run down, could
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05

~s lAAN ny Atdu
bothered m e, all
caused by female
trou Bile. | was
three years W t h
these troubles and
doctors did me no
good. Your med
icine helped my sis
ter 30 she advised
me to take it. / took
Lydia E. Pinkham's
" eg e t b e Com
pound and the Liver
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05

Discovery of the growth of sugar on
Douglas fir trees in British Columbia
is announced in the American For
estry Magazine. The discovery re-
suited from investigation by Prof.
John Davidson of the University Of
British Columbia at Vancouver.
Specimens are said to have indicated
the presence of large percentage Of
an extremely rare variety of sugar.
Indians have made use of the sugar
for many years. The Illustration
shows fir tree branch with the sugar
oozing from the bark.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-05
Chicago People Living Like pios. ).

SSaso 'eoP'e living Like rigs.
Chicago.-Because housing facilities
are inadequate, 100000 persons in Chi
cago 'are living like pigs in the slum
Districts" according to a statement
by the head of the Chicago Housing
association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
LEGION OLD ARMY NAME.
American Army Took Title Fror
Caesars Roman Legion.

BY Associated Press.
Camp Pike, Ark. June 30.-The
first american Legion was founded
In 1892, and it's existence, by that
name, terminated in 1896. War de-
partment records show that WfIen
the regular army was reorganizeda In
1892, following the Revolutionary
war It was ffrsts officially designated
the Legion" and was divided into
four Sub -1egions," of which the 4th
United States infantry was part.
The idea of designating the United
States army as the legion originated
with General Knox, secretary Of war
under George Washington. The
army was patterned after the Roman
legion, the old military organization
under which julius Caesar and his
successors conquered as much of the
world as was then known.
The American Legion was COM
rnanded by Gen. Anthony Wayne
("Mad Anthony'O and was organized
under his direction at. Pittsburgh,
Pa, in May 1892. President Wash
ington instructed General Wayne
do not spare powder and lead, so
that the men be made marksmen."
The Legion fought It's only battle as
a legion at Miami Rapids in, the
Kentucky Ohio Indian country Aug.
20, 1894, engaging force Of hostile
Indians. in 1895, it having been
decide1 that the Roman formation
was not suitable for fighting Indians,
the Legion was disbanded and reor-
ganized into four regiments Of In
fantry,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
In For Long oratory.
By Associated Press

Dy ASSUCldIcQ FreSS.
San Francisco. June 80. - Candi-
dates for presidential honors were
being placed in nomination at today's
session OF the democratic national
convention. The session was sched-
uled to begin at II o'clock. While
committeeman struggled behind clos
ed doors. attempting to draft a plat
form acceptable to all elements Of the
party, the convention, under a rule
approved yesterday, saved time by
having the nomination speeches made
in advance OF tho adoption Of the
declaration Of principles.
Beginning before noon. oratory held
forth and was expected to continue
thruout the day, interrupted only by
demonstrations as the names Of fav-
orite candidates were placed before
the delegates.
With all the candidates formally in
nomination, the convention will await
the report Of the platform committee
before proceeding to pick the NOM
inee. Balloting may not begin until
late Thursday or Friday.
Platform Makers Work Long Hours.
The platform drafters plan to work
continuously until the document is
completed. Laboring until nearly
o'clock this morning, the sub-com-
mittee resumed its task before 10
o'clock and stopped only long enough
to report progress to the full mem
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30

contribute, but we arrogate to our
continent and every concept of our
moral obligation. 1t Is fine to idealize,
but 1t is very practical to make sure
our own home is In perfect order be-
fore we attempt a miracle Of world
stabilization.
Call 1t the seifishness of national
ity if you will: / think it an inspira-
tion to patriotic DEVOTION:
'"ro safeguard America first. to
stabilize America first: to think of
America first; to exalt America first,
and to live for and revere America
first" =
Let the internationalist dream and
the bolshevist destroy. God pity him
for whom no minsrel raptures dwell.
In the spirit of the republic we pro-
claim Americanism and acclaim
America"
Governor Coolidge in his speech,
which was given out here for pub
lication, along with Senator Hard
ing's, declared for a revival of Abra-
ham Lincoln's faith in the people.
I'VE need broader, firmer.' deep
er faith in people--a faith that men
desire to do right, that the govern
ment is founded upon a righteous
ness which will endure" said Gov
ernor Coolidge.
I'VE are working toward the day.
when, in our Industrial life, equal
honor shall fail to equal endeavor.
Duty is collective, as well as per-
sonal.
Law must rest on the eternal
foundation OF ofArighteousness. Indus
try, thrift, character are not con-
ferred by act to resolve. Govern
ment can not relieve from toll. Do
the days work. II it be to protect the
rights of the weak, whoever objects,
do it.. If 1t be to help a powerful
corporation better to se1ve the peo-
pie, whatever the opposition, do than,
Expect to be called q standpatfer
lbut don't be a standpatter Expect
TO be called demagogue, but don't
be a demagogue.''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
Bryan, Ii Fighting
Mood, Quotes Bible
to Justify Stand
BY Associated Press.

I :. . .
San Francisco, June 30.--W. j.
Bryan, in a fighting mood. speaking
ut n breakfast gathering today. ex-
pressed his dissatisfaction with the
wet" and dry" situation before the
resolutions committee, said that he
expected a fight, in the convention
and hoped to gain distinction as a
reviser of Platforms
Il have no. hope Of glory as q
writer Of the democratic platform.
he said. II am member of the reso-
lutions committee, but not one or the
sacred nine. tell you they know
now that this issue can not be set
tied In committee room.
1t takes only one man to bring in
a minority report. and there is that
one man on the resolutions commit
tee. came here as n delegate from
Nebraska, totake the case before the
thousand other delegates assembled
here and let them answer.
II came here to do what can 70,
tho people, not to see what I car
get people to do for me. II I car
help this world to Danish alcohol ant
after that to Danish war, and If car
do that. no office, no presidency, car
offer the honors that will be mine
THE bible says that one. with God
shall chase a thousand" Mr.. Bryar
said. "and that's about the number
I have to fight"
1T says that two snail put ter
thousand to flight" and / am looking
for the other man."
Speaking Of candidates, Mr.. Brya,
said he had made no choice himsel
nor, endorsed any aspirant. II th'
convention ever reached a poin
where It sought his advice or sug
gestion, he added. Y could nam'
dozens Of democrats worthy to 81
in the White House."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
NEW HAMPSHIRE WINS coLoRs
New England State Wins in Ameri-
q can Leaion's "Push" Contest.

New England State Wins in Ameri-
can Legion's "Push" Contest.
BY Associated Press.
indianapolis, Ind, June 3o.-The
state Of New Hampshire won the
American Legion's nation wide
push" according to an announce
ment made at National headquarters
here, and will receive the stand of
silk colors offered as first prize In
the contest. The contest was held
from May II to %.
Second prize, a stand Of woolen
colors, was won by South Dakota.
National Commander Franklin
D'Olier will present the prizes at
the national convention of the legion,
which will be held in Cleveland in
September.
The legion now has 9,452 posts in
all, parts OF the United States and In
several foreign countries, 1927
womens auxiliary units. The total
enrolment since the organization
first was established, fifteen months
ago, Is more than 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
AMERICA FIRST HARDING PLEA
Candidates Initial Talk Made Into
Phonoqraph.

Candidates Initial Talk Made Into
Phonograph.
Washington, June >30.-In the first
speech of his campaign for the pres
idency Senator Warren G.. Harding
took "Ameficanism'' as his text and
made plain his eagerness to accept
the democraticf challenge to make
President Wilson's league of nations
the chief issue.
At the same time Governor Calvin
Coolidge delivered the first speech of
his campaign for the vice presidency.
His subject was Law and Order"
He spoke at his home in Northamp-
ton, Mass.
Both Senator Harding and his run
| ming mate spoke to millions of people.
They talked into monographs. The
| records will be available on July 4.
The republican national committee is
planning to aid in the distribution of
the records to all parts of the coun-
try.
Senatoc Harding did not specifical-
ly mention the treaty Of Versailles,
but assailed all international contriv-
ances which threaten to destroy Am
erican sovereignty.
LET us hesitate" he said, before
we surrender the nationality which is
the very soul of highest Americanism.
This republic has never failed hu-
manity nor endangered civilization.
We have been tardy sometimes, like
| when we were proclaiming demo-
| cracy and neutrality while we ig-
nored our national rights. But the
ultimate and helpful part we played
in the great war will be the pride of
America so long as the world recites
the story.
I'VE do not mean to hold aloof; we
choose no isolation; we shun no duty.
I like to rejoice in an American con-
science and in a big conception Of our
obligations to liberty, justice, and
civilization. Aye, and more, like to
think of Columbia's helping hand to
new republics which are seeking the
blessings portrayed in our example,
but I have a confidence in our
America that requires no council of
tforeign powers to point the way OF
American duty.
| I'VE wish to counsel, cooperate, and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
Republican Nominees De.
clare For Return to Con-
stitutiOnal Rule.
HARDING WANTS
USEFUL ASSISTANT
Agrees With Governor Coolidge That
Vice President Ought to and Can
Be Made Important Part of Gov.
ernment Machinery-Both Nomi-
nees Issue Statements.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington. June 30.-The re-
publican presidential campaign will
be based on an appeal to restore
party government as constitutional
substitute for personal government.
Senator Harding, the presidential
candidate. announced today after a
conference with Calvin Coolidge, his
running mate, and National Chair
man Will II. Hays.
At the same time Governor Cool
idse. in a formal statement, declared
that there must be "a return OF pub
lie opinion toward a self control by
the people, toward great and over
mastering desire to observe the law.
Senator Harding's statement says:
Governor Coolidge breakfasted with
me this morning and we have agreed
that we will base the campaign on
an appeal to restore party govern
ment as constitutional substitute
for personal government.
Wants Useful Vioe President.
"The governor and / have each
served as lieutenant governors in our
states. and we both have learned
from experience how possible 1t is
for; a. SECOND Official In q state to be-
q helpful part In party atlminis-
tration. ! think the vice president
should be more than q mere substi-
tute I'm waiting. In re-estat'lishing
coordination between the executive
office and the senate, the vice presi-
dent can and ought to play q big
part. and have been telling Gov
ernor Coolidge how much l wish to
be, not only participant in the cam
paign, but how wish him to be a
helpful part OF republican admins
tration. The country needs the coun-
sci and becoming participation In
the government of such mens as Gov
ernor CeoldSe..'
Law Observance Requisits.
Governor Goolidge's statement fol-
lows:
Il ana here to cooperate with my
associate. We have many problems
ahead. Many men have many
remedies. The best remedy is the
observance Of the constitution and
the laws, not their enforcement mind
YOU. am not now speaking Of that.
OF course the governmene will en-
force the laws. That is far from
enough. There must be a return Of
public opinion toward a self control
by the people, toward a great and
overmastering desire to observe the
law. When that Is done, the other
problems will fall away, there will
be peace, prosperity and progress"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30

still inseparably linked with the
choosing of a candidate.
Bryan Insists on Drv Candidate. :,

still inseparably linked with the
choosing of a candidate.
Bryan Insists on Dry Candidate. =
/ The decision Of the platform sub
committee last night in disregardipg
a straightout wet plank, calling for
tho repeal of the eighteenth amend
ment of the annulment Of the Vol
stead act, reduced the issue 70 wnetu-
er there should be q beer and wine
plank or a bone dry declaration. as is
hoped by William J. Bryan. or the
subject should be ignored altogether
Some feel the convention would do
we'll to pass the subject entirely. rs
tho republicans did at Chicago; but
that conflicts directly with Bryan's
announced intention to have "a plat
form no wet can run on
Altho the White House has kept It's
hands off the prohibition fight, there
are administration leaders on the
ground who. while opposing Bryan's
bone dry plank on the one hand. are
outspoken In their determination that
the convention "shall do no pussy
footing" but shall make q clear, out
decision one way or the other
Drys In Majority.
Chief among these is postmaster
General Burleson. 1t is understood
they are not eager for a rollcall or
the issue. There has been an In
formal counting of noses on the pro
hibition question, and even the most
ardent vets agreed that on tes
vote a majority Of the convention
would be recorded for n dry plank
The more optimistic OF the DIR.
leaders say their victory would be s
majority OF fifty votes, and som'
estimate the majority at zoo.
II Is no secret that Senator Glas.
brought from Washington virtual.
D complete draft Of such a platform
as President Wilson would prefe
to- see written, and that Secretar,
Colby, another member, Of the draft
ing committee. brought with him I
league of nations plank embodyins
the ideas. II not actually the Ian
guage OF President Wilson.
| The situation was reduced to
question OF whether the resolution
committee would accept the prepared
pianks as brought from Washington
by Senator Glass and Secretary Col
by, or insist on making a platform 0
Its own.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
Refuses to Adjourn.
3Y Associated Press.

by AHoUCIdlCU 4 ICoo'
Springfield, Ill, June 30. - only
eight delegates in the constitutional
convention voted to recess until No
yember this morning. Sixty eight
voted to continue in session until = liy
10, or until all proposals had gone
thru first readings. Re- consideration
OF the legislative report, which as
adopted last week would limit Cook
counties representation in both hous-
es of the legislature was deferred
against until last Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
FREIGHT EMBARGO
IN CHICAGO YARDS
shortage 81 Switching Crews and
conoestisD Lead to Drastic Meas
uares to Put Yards III Shape TO Take
Care of Coal For Immediate and
Winter Use.
By Associated Press.

by Associated TreSS.
Chicago. June 30.-Shortage OF
switching crews and congestion grow
ing from the series Of railroad strikes
has forced an intra-city embargo on
freight movements, effective tomor-
row, in order that city yards may be
put In shape to handle coal needed to
relieve the present shortage and to
get winters supply. terminal man.
ayers announced today.
Only essentials will be allowed to
move by permit between terminals In
this city and TO and from Gary. Ind.
it was ordered. Incoming and out
going freight viii be more easily
moved as a result, officials believe,
and there will soon be an opportuni-
,ty. to clear the yards, with the extra
labor Of the thousands Of cars held
here by the general congestion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
The Weather.

Iowa-Unsettled but mostly fair to-
night and Thursday: warmer tonight.
Range Of temperature at MARSHALL
town: Tuesday, 81 and SO; Monday,
"a and ST: June 20. 1919, IS and 5S.
At this morning. ST; yesterday Il.
Trace OF rain Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
EXPRESS ROBBED OF
$50, ,725 PAY ROLL
Bandits Bind and Gag Messenger, on
Charleston 4 Western Carolina
RaiIroad-Make Away With Money
Intended For Marines Stationed at
Paris Island, s. c.

BY Associated Press.
Augusta, Ga, June 30.-An express
car Ion the Charleston & Western
Carolina Railroad was reported
robbed near here early today by ban
dts who gagged and bound an ex-
press messenger and an armed guard
and made away with $59,725, consti-
tuting the pay roll for the marines
at the Paris Island, S. G. station.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
Chicago plans New Clearing House

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, June 30.-Plans for a new
clearing house for the board of trade,
incorporated at S1,00o,0oO were an
nounced today. Ut was estimated that
so per cent of the present clearing
house membership would join the
new plan, to be known as the Board
of Trade Clearing Corporation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-30
Dublin Tied Up sy Railroad Mon.

BY Associated Press.
Dublin, June 90 The railroad ter
minus here was tied up this morning
as result Of the refusal Of railway
men to move trains boarded by police
or soldiers, causing complete stop
page of all trains for the south.