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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-10-02
Convict's Mother Swindled
Paid $3.50 for ''Influence' in
Pardon Eraud She Saxs

OSSINING, N. Y, Oct 1.--Mrs. M. E.
Heck, mother of Meyer Heck, a Sing
Sing, prisoner, arrived here TO-DAY Ia
give her son the glad tidings" that
he was soon to be paroled from the
penitentiary. Mrs. Heck reported that
she had met former inmate of Sine
Sing, who told her that he had "in-
nuence" and that he would get her son
released speedily provided there was
money available to do the work. The
mother Of Heck says she gave $3.50
to the man.
Major Lewis E. Lawes, the warden
advanced the theory that the swindler
had read Of the two impostors who had
been indicted following their boast
that they had pull with Governor
smith IN the matter Of getting pardons
for Sing Sing prisoners. These i'm
posters, 1T was alleged, got money from,
relatives of Sing Sing prisoners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-10-02
Smiths Release Protested
BY Representative Dallinger

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Oct. 1.-The
release on parole from military prisons
of Lieutenant Frank ("Hard Boiled")
Smith, who was convicted of cruelties
to military prisoners overseas, was the
subject of protest wired to Secretary
of War Baker to-day by Representa-
tive Frederick Dallinger.
The Congressman, who was active
in bringing Smith to trial, called at
tentlon to the fact that soldiers guilty
only of petty offences were still in
PRISON, while Smith, found guilty of
the most fendish cruelties to our SOL
diers," he said, has been set free.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-10-02
Mine Strike May Be Avoided
British Coal Workers Decide To
Reballot on the Question

LONDON. Oct. 1.-THE general be-
lief prevails tonight that strike Of
the coal miners will be avoided as a
result Of decision taken to-day to
call for rebailot of the miners on the
question of ceasing work.
A reballot is expected to result in
an acceptance by the mon of an offer
by the owners of an advance in wages
Of two shillngs per shift when the out
put of coal reaches 24S,000,0Oo tons
yearly. This WAS the rate OF the out
put for the first three months of the
pre- sent year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-10-02
Posses Hunt Boys Slayer
Son of Mine Superintendent
Shot Searching for Pony

POINT MARION, Pa, Oct. 1.-Jo-
seph Ray, fourteen-year-old son of
James Ray, of Cheathaven, was found
slain on road directly over the
Pennsylvania West Virginia state line
near this city to-day. Posses of miners
are searching the woods and fields for
the slayer and threatening summary
vengeance.
The boys father is superintendent of
the Ferrier Coal Company mines. He
recently presented pony to his son.
The pony strayed and the lad went in
search Of him. He failed to return
and searchers found the lad with his
neck and chest riddled with buckshot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-10-02
Long,corth to Seek U. S.
Curb OF, Came FIXING

CINCINNATI, Oct. 1.-Representa-
tive Nicholas Longworth, of Cincinnati,
announced tonight that he was in
vestigating what scope Congre
power might have in projecting base
ball anti gambling legislation and that
he hoped to find ways and means for
Congress to take speedy action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-10-02
Mack Does Not Favor
Civilian Tribunal

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. l.-Connie
Mack, manager and part owner Of the
Philadelphia American League Base
ball Club, in discussing tonight the
proposed "civilian tribunal to take
the place of the National Commission
as the governing body of organized
baseball, said that, while he was not
ready Eat this time" to approve the
proposition, he was for anything that
would be helpful to the game
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-10-02
Emigras,ts to america
Stumbled in Naples

NAPLES, Oct. IA man
named Ettore Beross has been ar
rested here, charged with having
received $4,000 lire from forty
emigrants to whom he promised
clandestine transportation to the
United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-10-02

not to conclude the investigation until
he arrived here.
When asked why he went before the
grand jury Mr.. Hoyne said that it was
solely to straighten out the misunder-
standing as to his attitude in the mat
ter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-10-02

Did you lose sonse valuable keepsake? ley
Phone Bsekmsn So0e.--Advt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-11
Peterson's Ointment
Best for Eczema
First Application Stops Itching of
Eczuma, Salt Rheum and Piles.

Ends Chatting Distress in 5 Minutes
Live and let live Is my motto"
says Peterson Of Buffalo. Druggists
all over America sell PETERSON'S
OINTMENT for 60 cents q large box
and l say to these druggists if any
buys my ointment for any Of the
diseases or ailments for which ] re-
commend it and are not benefited
give them their money back.
I've got a safe full Of thankful
letters tcstifying to the mighty healing
power of Peterson's Ointment for old
and running sores, eczema, salt rheum
ulcers, sore nipples, broken breast,
itching scalp, chatting and blind, itch
ing ard bleeding piles"
John Scott, 2S3 Virginia street,
Buffalo, writes. "Peterson's Ointment
is simply wonderful. 1t cured me Of
eczema and also pies, and it did it
so quickly that l was astonished. -
Mail orders filled by Peterson Oint-
ment Co, Inc, Buffalo, n. Y. Ringer
or Frame Drug Co, will supply you.
ADV.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-11

deceased came his death through nat.
ural causes"
There was u time in Oklahoma when
Died with his boots on" would have
been a sufficient, if not scientific,
cause Of death, This expression yet
tells more to the average man than
Died at night Died in wagon"
or Died without aid Of doctor"
Clerks in the Vital Statistics bureau
of the State Health Board thought
they already had on file every known
cause Of death, both to the medical
profession and laity, when a report
came in the other day bearing the
information that an old man IS years
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-11
WHAT DID THE PERSON DIE OFs
Here's Some Strange Causes Given to
State Health Board


Doctors have been accused Of in.
Venting new "fang-dangled' names for
5ld-fashioned diseases.
Not so in Oklahoma, At least not
II the reports that come TO the Vital
Statistics bureau Of the State Health
Department. In these science is
'trangely simplified, the records show,
ind when a person has a pain in the
middle Of his anatomy, they call it
'iummy ache and go on.
IN the absence of a doctor some
member Of the family or a nearby
lcighbor often gives the information.
Il was the woman next door who told
he registrar this cause of death:
He became infected by ice cream.
cheap candy and an excessive meal
II beans Other causes Of death as
given are Creeping PARALYSIS" In
valid" Complications" "Pernicious
enema,' and intestinal nephritis."
"One.year-old child-died as result Of
birth" is the information in one re-
jort, Another states. Don't know
he cause Of death as l have not seen
his corpse for several months" Sim
ilarly, Died in bad health-long time"
The doctor who wrote, Don't know;
duration, several months had an
aonest respect for the truth.
Went TO bed well and woke up
lead" is also short and to the point.
lther causes named are; Drowning
'ontributory-high water" Injuries,
Internal, from kick Of pillow handle"
Drug to death by four mules"
Shock from being beating" and IN.
,ormation Of the 'stomic' and bowels"
But all the unusual causes of death
ihould not be blamed on the doctors;
pc coroners come in for their share
80.
Killed by %coroner's inquest" reads
me. and another, we the C%oroner's
nquest come TO the decision that the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-11
CHARLEY GRANT WILL START
BUSINESS JANUARY Isl

Charles Grant, court clerk who was
defeated for denomination by Jesse
Lasley at the recent primary cleo
ton, will go in business on his own
account after the first of January.
Mr.. Grant for several years was
connected with some of Ardmore's
most prominent business institutions
and his acquaintance in the county
and this section of the state will
be a big asset toward his success.
Mr.. Grant has not fully decided
what line he will enter, but he has
several offers to select from and will
probably make his decision in a few
days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-11
When You Need a General
Strengthening Tonic

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. 1t
Strengthens and Builds Up the System
by Purifying and Enriching the Blood.
You can soon feel its Strengthening,
Invigorating effect. COO. adv,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-11
Acrobat Narrowly Escapes Death

one of the a~erialistS with the Sells
Floto show had n narrow escape
from a serious injury last night
when ropes holding the net suspended
beneath the rig gave way When he
dropped to it, after the finish of the
act and let him through to the ground.
lie landed on his back and. shoulders
and although considerably shaken
up was able to walk to the dressing
room unassisted.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-11

old had died from Cholera Infantum."
At this they gave up.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-21
STEAMER COMES
FOR OVERHAUL
Shipping Board Vessel Polybius
Will Be Repaired By Pensa-
cola Shipbuilding Co.

The American steamer PolybIus, g.
600 tons, built on the west coast, ar
rived in port yesterday il, tow OF two
tugs from New Orleans. The Po:ybius
was built by the shipping board bit
was recently sold TO 9rivate interests
who have declined tc accept the ship
until its machinery is completely over
hauled and IIaced In 20 ID order.
Pres. Paul p. Stewart of the ship
building company said last night tia.
repairs to the Polybius viii take three
months to complete and will mean
thousands of dollars in payrol,s. The
engines and other machinery will be
completely over hauled, the ship will
be scraped and repainted and much
deck gear will be over-hauied and put
in shipshape working order.
1t is announced that three other ships
similar to the Polybius are booked tc
come to the Pensacola plant for re-
pairs
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-21
VAR TROPHIES
ARE HELD BACK
Crush of Legislation Delays Bill
Providing for Distribution
Of German Guns.
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BY George b. Manning.

Washington, D. c., June 2O.-Because
OF the crush OF legislation in the clos
ing hours OF the congress session which
recently adjourned, the war trophy bill
providing for the distribution among
the states OF several thousands OF guns
and howitzers, trench mortars, rifles
machine guns and other war equip
ment captured from the Germans by
the American army in France, failed to
pass.
The bill was passed by the house and
the senate but the conferee5 Tailcd to
iron out the differences in the bill as
passed by both houses before adjourn
ment and it went over to the rcxt ses-
sion The split between the two bodies
occurred over the manner OF distribut-
ing the war trophies. the ssnate pro-
vided that the war equipment. should
be distributed among the cities. coun-
ties and organizations Of shs states ny
the governors. The house amended 1t
to prs foe that the distribution in II c
statcs should be made by the senator's
and representatives Of each state in con-
GEES
Under the apportionment OF the war
materials made by the war department
among the states in proportion to the
number of men each state contributed
to the American army, Florida is to
receive 20 guns. howitzers and trench
mortars, IS vehicles, 62f rifles, 80 ma
chine guns, 435 bayonets and seabbards
and an abundance OF other war equip
ment OF all kinds
The bill is expected to pass early in
the next session.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-21
UNITED STATES
IN TRADE RACE
Author of Jones Shipping Act
Forecasts Brightest Pros
poets In Statement.
NEW Law is EXPLAINED


washington, June 20. Equipped with
THE powers conferred by the recently
Ienacted Jones shipping act. the Amer
Iican government should enter the race
lfor world trade with determination
/ to obtain its rightful share. Senator
Jones OF Washington, declared today
lin statement outlining provisions Of
the new law bearing his name.
Revocation of treaties which handicaI
1.-THE United States should be the first
Istep, Jones said
He said other nations who are begin
ming to awake to the fact that the
limited States is making determined
Ieffort at world trade, are looking after
1.-THE matter and freeing themselves
tgeneral1y from treaty provisions thai
Twill hinder them a their struggle
ifor the worlds trade.
America now has been definitely
passed by Great Britain in the amount
LOT tonnage building, as shown by con-
ltrast with the British totals given in
1.-THE quarterly returns of Lloyd's says
1.-THE Atlantic Coast Sh:pbuiIding Assoc
lciation.
American shipbuilders today head the
world In quality Of output and IN Ia
Icilities for production. as well as IN
Ispeed Of construction, but higher labor
lcosts and unfavorable international ex-
Ichange are handicaps that must be- Off
iset by wise application of the new
ishipping bill signed by the president
lon Juna 5th It Is imperative that
Ia new shipping board as provided by
IIffis law. should be ftnmediateIy apS
pointed ana this board should be Of
such caliber as to assure the respect
/ and confidence of the American public.
They will find IN the Greene ones
Ishipping bill all Of the authority neces-
lsary to protect our shipping and ship-
building industries and to secure for
1.-THE American people their position on
1.-THE high seas. which is so ably defined
| in the preamble Of the shipping bill
This preamble states:
AThat it is necessary for the national
defense and for the proper growth OF
Jour foreign and domestic commerce
| that the United States shall have an
American merchant marine of the best
Equipped and most suitable type OF
Iships sufficient to carry the greater
portion of its commerce and serve
ias naval or military auxiliary in
time of war or national emergency
ultimately to be owned and operated
privately by American citizens; and ii
| is hereby declared to be the policy
of the United States to do whatever
may be necessary to develop and en-.
courage maintenance of such marine I,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-21
THREE MEN HELD
RESULT OF MOB

Birmingham, June 20.LThree white
men were arrested. including William
II. Alexander, well known young law
yer, as result of the mob outbreak
here last night when Ethra Harden,
a negro, jostled against white wo-
man on a downtown street. County
Solicitor Tate started an investiga :
tion today. The negro was taken to
the county hospital today in serious
condition after he had been spirited
from the city jail last night. Crowds
marched in various parts Of the city
and are said to have made demon
strations until a downpour Of rain at
midnight broke it up.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-21
Sale
of U. 5. Ships
Senator Trammel of Florida Be
lieves Foreign Power Will
Control Vessels.
F EARS FOR UTH
Thinks Private Corporations Will
Abandon Trade Routes
Recently Started.
BY George II. Mannina.

Washington. d. c., June, 20-Tht
merchant marine bill. providing for the
sale OF the ships now owned by the
U. 5. shipping board to private owners
was opposed by Senator Park Trammell
in speech in the senate shortly be-
fore adjournment OF congress.
He opposed the bill, Senator Tram
NEIL said because he believed that
when the ships passed into private
hands the new trade routes would be
abandoned and the ships may uIti-
mately fall into the hands OF foreign
owners. !.
Il heartily favor the maintenance of
great American merchant marine, y
said Senator Trmmell. Il believe that
prior to the war it was one of the
crying needs Of the nation. 1t was one
OF the country's misfortunes that our
former merchant marine fell into the
hands OF foreigners, and that on ac-
count of that fact there were very
few ships sailing under the Stars and
Stripes and operating under American
control when the war broke out. /
think we are in little too much hurry
about selling these ships
When the war began our cry was
Ships Ships Build Ships Now we
seem to think Of nothing but selling
them quickly.
Il can not quite understand why the
government. in its anxiety to main
tain the merchant marine and in its
desire to establish new trade routes,
should undergo the initial cost, the
losses. II any. and the expense of Dufld-
ing up this trade and OF the main
tenance of the fleet until it reaches a
profitable basis, then transferring it
to some private corporation that it may
operate the business so developed for
its own private gain; but that seems
to be the declared policy and the idea
which is embraced in this measure
throughout.
II am just little apprehensiye, Mr..
President, that if you allow the Amer
ican fleet to pass into the hands OF
ship Operating corporations the policy
which should be primary-that is, the
maintaining of an American merchant
marine-the policy of establishing and
maintaining the necessary trade routes
will become secondary. and that these
corporations in the operation OF these
ships will have as their primary pur-
pose, as is always true, the object first
OF making money for the corporations
themselves. II this should be the plan
adopted by the corporations perating
the ships-and no doubt it would be-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-21
POLES MEETING
HEAVY REVERSES

Berlin, June 20.--Alarming reports OF
the military situation on the Polish
Bolshevik front are received by the
Taeglische Rundschau from Berlin. The
Poles have suffered important re-
verses it is said and in some parts
of the front large bodies Of troops may
be forced to surrender
Among the losses reported to have
been suffered by the Poles, the report
saws. are two regiments of cavalry
which were annihilated and $4,000 pris
oners taken by the Bolsheviki who
also have captured 165 cannon. The
fall of Minsk is expected It is asserted.
The front from Dunaburg TO Podolsk
is yielding gradually, and belief is ex-
pressed that Warsaw may be occupied
By Soviet troops. General TIaller's
men at Czenstochow have mutinied and
expelled some Of their officers
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-21
CHILEANS BUY
FIGHTING SHIPS
Purchase British Dreadnauqht
and Two Destroyers Looked
as Significant.

Buenos Aires, June 20.-Purchase by
Chile of the British dreadnaught
Canada and two British destroyers is
regarded by diplomatic circles here as
ian indication that events are moving
swiftly toward definite conclusion Of
the Tacna AFRICA controversy between
IChile and Peru. This dispute has long
threatened the peace of South Amer
lea 1t is considered that such an
increase in Chile.s naval power must
have an important bearing on the set
Itlement of the international dispute
| for the possession of the port Of africa
+ now held by Chile but claimed by both
Peru and Bolivia.
While Chile's naval forces already
exceed those of Peru, it is pointed out
that the acquisition at this time of
| three fighting ships would constitute q
powerful argument to enforce q set
tlement of the differences between the
two nations over the title to the two
Pacific provinces. Peru's seaports, nat
urally, would be at the mercy Of Chile
lin any resort to arms.
Purchase Of the vessels at this time
Is believed in some quarters to be es e
uecialW significant in view of a widely
held opinion that the Tacna AFRICA dis
mute viii reach definite crisis within
! wear. We'll informed observers say
peru will likely seek settlement of
the question before the League Of Ma.
lions of which she is q member. She
|gs nnab,e to reach an agreement with
rsbile On the long delayed plebiscite
rynich Was to determine the sovereign
sfv of the provinces and the opinion Is
held here that she can expect no arhl-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-21
WOMEN VOTERS
OPPOSE G. 0. P.
Republicans Are Sharply Criti.
cised for Failing to Support
Infantry Legislation.
BY GEORGE II. MANNING.

washington, d. c., June 20.-The re-
puplican party is being sharply criti-
clsed by the women voters for failinc
70 incorporate planks in the G. o. p
platform at Chicago pledging the party
70 support progressive legislation in
relation to maternity and infancy.
Mrs. Maud Wood Park. chairman q,
the national league of woman voters
and organization with Q, 500 900 worn Ter
VINO vote, expressed her deep disan-
pointment here today at the ovar-
sight OF the republican convention and
told OF her confidence that the demo-
cratic convention at San Francisco will
endorse this plank and the other nro. .
gressive measures relative to welfare
of the women.
This is the second time the republi.
cans have decided to endorse this leg
|islation relating to maternity and in
fancy which is considered Of such tire.
mendous Importance by the women.
The inaction OF the G. o. p. lends basis
to the oft repeated assertion that the
republicans were insincere in their pro-
fessions of friendship for the women
at the time the fair sex were irving ia
get the woman suffrage amendment
adopted by congress, and the claim
that the democrats are the real friends
of the women.
Assistance to the women In connec-
tion with maternity and infancy was
provided in the Sheppard -Towner bill
given unanimous favorable report BY
the senate public health committee
But the republicans failed to pass the
bill although they had control Of the
senate and house and have now de-
|clined to adopt q party plank favorine
the measure. The bill is the direct re-
suit of studies made by the federal
|childrenss bureau into the causes and
extent Of infant morality and provides
for federal aid to the states in furth-
|ering infant welfare work, parental
care and instruction to mothers and
prospective mothers.
I'VE feel that the republican party
has committed q serious oversight,
and one that we regret. in turning
down q plank that makes the strong
est and most general appeal to the
women Of our country that relating ia
Infancy and materpity care, Z said Mrs
Maud Wood Park. chairman OF the ma
tionaI league of women voters. who
presented the plank to the Platform
committee at the republican com
|vention.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-21
SEAT OF SENATOR
REED CONTESTED

San Francisco. June 2o.-Contest
over seating United States Senator
Reed of Missouri as a delegate and
recommendations for complete change
in the party organization probably
will come before the Democratic ma
tional committee meeting here next
Friday. preparatory to the national
convention of the party, executives
said today.
Reed was elected by his district
convention and thrown out by the
state convention and reelected by the
district convention. The question is
one of jurisdiction between state and
district conventions. Reeds antag-
onism to certain policies of the adj
ministration make the case of tre-
mendous importance according to
leaders here.