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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Virginia. Louise Mg. Co. .35 40
New York Cub Exchange
Cons. New. Utah. ....... 80 .35
Large sales Of Prince Consolidated
were feature Of the market. Sales
were being made at s1.00 per share.
This is more than double the price at
which the stock was solo Tess than
three months ago.
Eastern Prince also changed hands
In large blocks at .02 cents per share
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09
rURs TO REMAIN HIGH
EASTERN BUYER PRHDICTo

Reduction in fur prices IL unlikely
"for long time" according to Norman
H. Bacon, president of the New York
Fur Auction Sales Corporation. Mr..
to the middle west and Canada he
was met everywhere by reports OF
short catches. especially Of muskrats.
Prices for rat skins are rising daily
in consequence. Trappers are making
the most Of the situation, he said. -
are the country dealers who collect
from the trappers.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09
Legion of Honor
Behind Big Bill

Tn last legislature passed bill for
a million dollar bond Issue In Nevada
contingent on the federal government
providing q like sum for development
Of lands In this state for soldiers. says
the Reno Gazette.
The bill as drafted by the American
Legion committee will be submitted to
Secretary Lane for his approval and
with the influenc, Of the American Le-
gion behind 1t 1t Is expected by Colonel
Scrugham that 1t will be passed by
Congress. The measure will be .
modification Of the Lane bill which
died during the last session Of Con-
gress.
Col. Scrugham was . member Of >
committee consisting OF department.
commanders Of the American Legion
that visited Washington in the IN
terest Of legislation for the wounded
soldiers. The committee was enter
tanned at dinner by leaders OF the
Senate and was also entertained py
Secretary Glass. All legislation asked
for was passed. excepting the land set
tlement bill, which was held up by the
Legions committee failing to agree.
| Because of failure of representatives
81 the American Legion to come 70
some agreement ON the soldier settle
ment land BILL in which this state 10
vitally interested. the bin was dead
locked for a time but according to CeL
IL. G. Scrugham. who returned iaHs
Wednesday from Washington. the
drafting Of the measure has been placed
in the hands of a small COMMITTEES OF
Legion members of which PresidsnN
Barrows If the University Of CaliforniA
chairman.
Col Scrugham was offered place
on this committee. but declined II
order that representatives from some
Of the more thickly settled sections q
the country. especially In the sass,
; could have representation. Or. Baf-
rows will look after the interests q
} tho West according to Col. Scrugham
J ana tho bill that will be drafted vii
) conform with the requests Of NsvaoA
, and other Western states.
At Z recent meeting Of the 81. Johl
) Lodge. No. 10. F. & A. NJ. the following
1 officers were Installed for the snsulnt
( term: Robert Roy Orr, Worshipfn
: Grand Master, VIM. X. PittA eaAto
. Warden; w. N. Christlan. Junior Waf
: lden: q. A. Thompson Sscretafys Noor'
= H. Olinghouss. Treasurer; Joe 1A9e
. lssntor Deacon: wm. MA1fAnes 1nnae
Deacon.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

ed to is being developed.
A mile to the north of the main
workings what has been named the
Columbia tunnel Is being driven to
develop an ore zone 125 feet wide in
which recent prospecting disclosed
some very good values. The ore here
differs from the balance in that, be-
sides copper and silver. 1t carries zinc,
a metal which has not heretofore been
encountered in the oiher workings.
Mrs. ]. D. vanvleet left Sunday for
an extended visit with her mother in
Texas.
E. Kahn expects to return to Phoebe
in the spring. He writes friends from
Calexico that the town rs lively but
warm.
| Walter NJ Anderson, Of Los Angeles
| was In Pioche Thursday visiting the
local stores, His cheering smile Is
always welcome in Phoebe.
/, Movies are more than pastim.
Their educational value is great ant
parents should encourage their olde
! children to attend.
.4e Il
Chas. Kixmiller dcove IL from TIL,
Kixmiller ranch At t'onv Springs las
Thursday for mail ana supplies.
Miss Winnie Thomas, efficient prin
cipal Of the Phoebe Public Schools.
attending the Teachers Institute a
Las Vegas.
DIR. J. e. Rathbur, local dentist. LEI
!. for Panaca and Caliente last Wednes
day on account Of urgent demands 70
, his services at our neighboring townl
/ HE expects to return 70 Piochs |
February.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Mrs. Jerome Fargo Sears entertained
few friends at the home Of her mo
thor on Cedar street last Tuesday thu
occasion being her sisters birthday
Mrs. Louise Franks expects shortly
TO receive = visit from her youngest
Delta Utah.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09
Teachers Institute
Big Success

The teachers Institute for the Fifth
'Supervisorial District took place this
week at Las Vegas and Superintendent
'C. W. Chapman reports an attendance
|of about seventy-five teachers from
the state. A number Of prominent
I educators including DR.. Walter f
iClark, President of the State Universi-
|ty, were present and the sessions wer>
largely attended by the public. TIL,
PERCEPTION for the teachers given bA
the Parent Teachers Association a,
the High School Auditorium last Mon.
day was successful affair. and th>
musical program was greatly enjoyed
by those present
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Phoebe Pacific Railroad ran tHeil
train to Jackrabbit on Thursday
and though the snow was quite deeI
In the cuts they came in on schedule
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09
ORE SHIPMENTS

PIOCHE STOCK QUOTATIONS
Salt Lake Mining Exchange
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Have your answers all ready for the
FcenAus snumerator. The foruais print
"a In this issue.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

oliver Gillespie who has been super
intending repairs Of the Prince Con-
solidated locomotive. In Salt Lake re.
turned to Phoebe Monday.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Mrs. Caroline Orr returned Thursday
from the Vegas where she has beer
visiting with her eldest son. District
Judge VIM. E. Orr.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

James Ryann. president Of the Bank
of Phoebe and County Commissioner
attended the regular meeting Of the
commissioners last Monday.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Prince" w. E. Smith. who operates
the Caliente Stage line recently pur
chased the Ford car belonging to w. c.
Bright who has moved to Los Angeles.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

]. d. Van vleet drove to Calients
on Wednesday to visit the branch
store. He reports the roads pascable
though the snow is quite deep.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

A. A. Carman and family left Sunday
for Monroe. Utah. where they viii
make their future home.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Oscar A. Knox Of the Minerva Tugs
t.. CORPORATION, is making = gs"."Si
cal examination of mining propert'
near Phoebe.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Miss Stephan. popular Phoebe school
teacher is attending Institute at Las
Vegas.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Arthur Thomas and John Janney mo-
tored to the Minerva Tungsten mine at
'Shoshone last Saturday, returning sun
40
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

James N. Hollinger. county COM
missioner from Spring Valley. paid
US a visit Monday. He attended the
regular monthly meeting Of the Board
Of Commissioners.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Chicago. registered at the Mountain
: View Hotel last Sunday on business.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Word received in Phoebe. from Prof
f. r. Holden. indicates the resump
tion of activity at the extensive mold
ings Of his company In Delamar.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

tin should be a warning to parents not
/ to allow boys to operate automobiles
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Carl Sampson. well known miner 10
In Phoebe after supplies.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Miss Eloise Woods Is teaching school
at Flat Nose: her mother has charge
Iof the school at the Prince mine.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Miss Eta Francis. local school teach
err. Is expected home from teachers in
stitute next week.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Miss Gladys Pannier Is attending the
Teachers. Institute rt Las Vegas.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

George w. Snyder. manager OF the
Black Metals mine. paid \ short visit
to Phoebe this week.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

G. F. Schrieber of the Black Metal
engineering staff. Is In Piocke on busi-
| less connected with his property.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Sheriff VIM. Culverweii was a Phoebe
visitor on county business last Mon
day.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Fred Masilton rode into Pioche from
Fairview Thursday for supplies and
mail.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Nance. of the firm OF McNamee ano
McNamee. we're in Phoebe last Mon
day on business Attorney Luke NC
Nance will remain here permanently
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Miss Eugenia Shelby recently took
charge Of the school at Eagle valley.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

I Chas. Stindt. well known mine oper-
tator. recently purchased the Carman
home on upper Main street.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Have you got your license auto tag
for the year 1920. Don't wait for the
other fellow.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

A. J. Branigan. % Salt Lake City.
passed through Pio,. Monday en-
route for the Prince mine.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Mrs J. D. vanvleet left Sunday for
an extended visit with her mother in
Texas.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Tom McCormac and VIM. Garrison
came into Phoebe from Comet In
the big Hybawl truck last Wednesday
returning to the mine on the following
day with a load of "upplies. The road
to Comet Is in fair condition and they
came through with only small
amount of shoveling.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Dan Ford, mine owner OF Atlanta,
was in Phoebe Sunday on business. He
reports a nice showing OF ore whicr
he recently discovered on his claims
adjoining the Atlanta Gold Mine.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Los Angeles Mining Exchange
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

Walter M. Anderson. Of Los Angeles
was In Pioche Thursday visiting the
local stores. His cheering smile Is
always welcome In Phoebe.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

John w. Wedge. rancher Of Alamo
and county commissioner spent Mon
day in Phoebe, attending the regular
monthly meeting Of the Honorable
Board of Commissioners.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-09

T Miss Winnie Thomas, efficient prin-
cipal Of the Phoebe Public Schools. Is
attending the Teachers Institute at
Las Vegas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13

Two Lines of \
. Boudoir Caps
Specially Priced For
Tuesday Only .
They are made of crepe de ,
chine, wash satin, and China silk .
tops, and trimmings of net, lace,
fancy ribbons, and small flowers. Z!
Zach neatly boxed, ready for
presentation.
Regular roc value, c7n'
I LUZ
Regular S1-25, q m
for - 9l.UU
\ -kann's-Neckwear Store
Street Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
LUN!CHEONAT
THE CAPITOL
BY MARSHALLS
THE VICE PRESIDENT AND
MRS. MARSHALL were hosts

TIIE VICE PRESIDENT AND
MRS. MARSHALL were hosts
at an informal luncheon today
In the Vice PRESIDENT room at the
Capitol having with them Airs.
Thomas +. Walsh and her guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindley NJ. Garrison.
Mr.. and Mrs Garrison are bringing
their visit 10 Washington close
today.
Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
are planning a series of dinner par
ties during January and Mrs. Mar
shall Will be at home on Wednesday
Rrternoons-also in January. They
will endeavor TO do whatever enter
tanning they have on their calendar
during that month, devoting Febru-
airy TO the packing of their house
hold goods and preparations for
leaving Washington on March 4.
The fact that they are going is one
OF the results OF the change OF ad-
ministration, which has caused
widespread regret. The Marshalls
are personally exceedingly popular
and everyone hates to see them exit
from Washington's >poiitical-social
stage. But that, as Kipling Gays,
Is another story.
1t Is evident, however. that in
the next few weeks the Marshalls
viii have little time to themselves,
for IL there IL anything Washing
ton does better IMAM welcoming
newcomers it is speeding tho part
ing guests. Already their program
Is full and several notable func-
tions for this week are included.
Tomorrow evening Vice President
and Mrs. Marshall will attend the
dinner which the Monday Evening
Club Is giving at Rauscher's. On
Thursday they will be guests OF
honor at dinner, with the Secretary
of Agriculture and Mrs. Meredith
rs hosts. and on Saturday Senator
Walter Edge will give a dinner for
them. Tomorrow Mrs. Marshall
will be the guest OF Mrs. Wilson
in the White House box for the
concert at the National Theater.
and on Wednesday afternoon she
is going with Mrs. Thomas +.
Walsh to hear Rachmaninoff play.
Yesterday Mr.. and Mrs. Garrison
and Mrs. Walsh had luncheon with
Vice President and Mrs. Marshall at
the Willard-not a party for the
Marshalls mover entertain on Sun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13

day nor accept formal invitations
for that day. Usually they dine at
2O20"-Mrs. Walsh's big house Is
202O, Massachusetts, avenue-en
fannie, but last evening Mrs.
Walsh and her guests went to the
dinner which Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Beale Mclean gave preceding their
very entertaining motion picture
show.
s.
Tho Charge dAraires Of Italy and
Nine Brambilla entertained al
luncheon yesterday. their guests in
GLIDING Mrs. cambridge Colby, Mrs
William A. Slater, Mrs. George vor
Lengerke Meyer, mother of the
hostess, and Miss Heioise Meyer, who
is visiting her; Gen. George .
Squier, Rowland Shaw, Marvin Pc,
terson, OF the British embassy. ano
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
BANKHEADS ARE GUESTS.

Mrs. John II. Bankhead has as her
house guests members OF her imme-
date family, who assembled here last
week to attend the memorial exer-
cises for the late Senator Bankhead
held in the Senate Thursday. Those
who were present were John IL.
Bankhead, the Senator's eldest son.
with his wife and daughter, Miss
Louise Bankhead, OF Alabama; Col.
Continued on Page Fifteen.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
MARJORIE BROWN TO WE'D.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward 7. Brown, Of
Atlanta and Washington have issued
Invitations to the marriage OF their
daughter Miss Marjorie Brown TO
Benjamin King OF New York. The
wedding will take place at tho home
OF the brides parents in Eye street.
at $50 o'clock Tuesday evening.
December %. Tho ceremony will be
performed by the Rev. Troy Beatty,
Bishop Coadjutor of Tennessee. who
will be assisted by DR.. c. e. Wilmer
of Atlanta.
Sir John Csdman, who is visiting
in this country, has arrived in Wash
ington, and is a guest at the British
embassy.
Capt. g. J. Henry. of the embassy.
is leaving the city tomorrow for
Western trip, prior to his return to
England. He will visit Chicago and
Kansas City and will be back in town
about December 20 for few days.
He sails for England December IS.
-
The Belgian ambassador, Baron de
Cartier, will come directly TO Wash
inston from New York, having land
ed yesterday from the S. ). Adriatic.
Baroness de Cartier, who was with
him, will spend several days at the
Ritz-Carlton, New York, before join
| ing him here.
The Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs Houston are in New York where
they will remain until wednesday,
Mrs. Houston will not observe her DAY
at home this week.
-
Mrs. Daniels, wife Of the Secretary
Of the Navy, has left for Raleigh, n.
, c., where she will spend several days.
-
The new minister of CZecho- Slovakia,
DR.. Bedrich Stepanek. is in New York
for q short visit.
The counselor Of the legation Of
Finland, Judge lives, went to New
York to meet the Minister Of Finland
and Nine. Saastamoinen, who arrived
yesterday on the Aquitania from
Europe, where they spent the late
summer and autumn. They will re-
main in New York for several days
before returning here.
=
Mrs. Marshall Field is in Indian
apolis visiting her niece and nephew,
former Senator and Mrs. Albert Jere-
miah Beveridge, and she will return
to Washington the first part Of the
: week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cowles Tucker
havo announced the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Helen Cowles
Tucker. to Eliphalet Frazer Andrews,
son OF Mrs. Eliphalet Frazer Andrews
Of Washington. The engagement was
made known on Saturday evening,
when Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker and Miss
Tucker gave buffet supper for Miss
Anne Hight, one of the seasons
debutantes. Miss Tucker was pre-
scented to society last winter.
=
Mr., and Mrs. Henry Price Wright
Will give dinner tomorrow evening
for Co.ndr and Mrs. Bruce Canags.
Commander Canaga has been APP
pointed to the naval commission in
Brazil.
Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Wright gave
n luncheon, their guests being asked
10 meet Lieut., Sentine, formerly of
the italian High Commission, and
Nine. Santiuc.
<
Mrs. Barnett. wife of Brig. Gen.
Barnett, L. S. NJ. c., and her daugh-
ter. Miss Anne Gordon, will 30 to
Richmond 10 attend the Christmas
german and to visit their cousins,
Mr.. and Mrs. clifford Randolph Caper-
ton and their debutanto dnught +, !
Miss Helena Csperton, Mas Gordoa !
"''l lead tho ger nan
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13

Additional box-holders for the "Soul
Of America" the Navy League Pag-
cant film, to be shown this week at
the Masonic Temple, are Mrs. Charles
s. Hamlin, Mrs. e. c. Walker, Mrs.
Andre Brewster, Miss Sara Lee, Mrs.
Randolph Keith Forrest and Col. Rob
ert NJ. Thompson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13

Captain CAVALIER. of the italian en-
bassy.
Today Mr.. and Nine. Brambilla
had the Italian members of the In
ternational Electrical Communica-
tons Conference lunching with them,
Miss Manuela Lloveras being among
the guests asked to meet them: and
they will give another. luncheon on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Colby. wife OF the Secretary
of State. will dine tonight with
William Phelps Emo and his cousin,
Mrs. George Ehle, who is his hostess.
Mrs. Colby is giving luncheon
tomorrow and has arranged two
dinner parties for later In tho week.
On Friday evening she will have a
dinner at which the British Ambas-
sador and Lady Geddcs will be the
guests OF honor, and on Saturday she
Will entertain n number of young
people, friends OF her daughter, Miss
katherine Colby.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
THE MoRGENTHAUs LEAVE.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Smallwood enter.
tanned at an informal supper party
last night, at their homo in Twenty
third street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13

Mrs Barnett, wife of Brig. Gen.
Barnett, L. S. NJ. c., and her daugh-
ter, Miss Anne Gordon, will go TO
Richmond TO attend the Christmas
german and to visit their cousins,
Mr.. and Mrs. clifford Randolph Capor-
ton and their debutanto dought +.
Miss Helena Csperton. Mas Gordoa
win lead tho ger nan.
General Barnett vI1 IH s' h.t ncN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13

Miss Frances Noycs. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brett Noyes. who
Is now in New York. Ia expected back
in Washington before Christmas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES EVENING, AUG

league covenant, but Harding himself
has made no utterance on this point.
Party leaders. however, are. seeking
to rest the campaign on an inclusive
anti-Wilson issue instead of hanging
the result strictly on the league, ac-
cording= to the evidence seen in. the
remarks of VIII Hays, national chair
man, here today.
ut is squarely up to the electorate
to endorse or repudiate the last seven
years of Democratic mal-adminfstra :
ton in Washington, which to the vast
majority of the citizenry of this coun-
try stands for a .squandering of our
great resources. a saturnalia of ex-
travagance, a cataclysrn of perverted
purposes and broken promises, and,
finally, an absolute betrayal Of Amer
lean rights and American interests, y
Hays said.
Harding expects to motor to Column
BUS today for recreation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-11
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago. Aug. 11.-wHEAT-General de-
mand with but limited offerings led to
higher prices today in the wheat market.
Houses with eastern connections were con-
spicuous in the buying. On the upturns In
price, however, selling became of larger
Initial quotations which varied from &c
decline to 31ac advance with December So
to S2.40jk and March S241, were followed
by<moderate upturns all around. setback
later to slightly below yesterdays finish
and then fresh gains.
Indications that France and Italy were
after wheat tended to keep 6he market s
unsettled. &c to 1tsc net higher, with De-
cember $2.3S15 and March $2.42.
CORN-Corn sympathized with wheat
strength. After opening 11Sc to INC high
er. Including September S1.4S1a to $14Ss4
and December $1.26 to $1.27, the market
underwent a material setback, but showed
power to rally.
lated considerable buying. The market
closed nervous, sc to 1asc net higher with
September -S1.4s to SASS and December
81 % to S1.2j1A
OATSEOats were firmer as a result of
the action of corn and wheat. The market
opened sc to &c up, September I21se to
quently tended to harden.
OvISIONS-Weakness In hog values
acted as a drag on provisions. Trade was
slow and the market a little lower.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
1.-THE range Of prices on grain futures on
Chicago Board Of Trade as reported By
Empire Commission Co.. 301 New England
Bldg)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-11

and officials believed he would be able
to hold out without food for several
days, altho he had lost considera BILE
flesh. ---
Also Refused to Shave.
Physicians here stated they believed
the record of forty-three days estab-
lished by Wilson to be the longest
time person has ever gone without
food. According to best information
here, the longest period of fast on
record previously, was that of Doctor
Tanner, who went without food for
forty days.
wilson was sentenced to serve
Twelve years for attempted murder.
He obtained a gun five weeks ago
and attempted to shoot up the prison,
for which he was given an additional
twenty years.
During his fast, he refused to have
his hair cut and would not shave.