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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27
81, 4445 GALLONS
LIQUOR SEIZED
BY PRO AGENTS

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 20
Federal prohibition agents nave
seized 3O,445 gallons of liquor,
valued at $7O.941 by government
estimates, in the five states of
Minnesota, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska, dur
ing the eight months from April
to November 80. Paul d, Keller,
supervising federal prohibition
agent for this district, announced
after he had compiled a report for
John f. Kramer. prohibition COM
missioner at Washington. Taxes
and penalties assessed in the liquor
cases total $2,009,4S3, Mr.. Keller
said.
The number of violations which
have been reported to district at
torneys in the various states as a
result OF the activities of federal
agents are 981 and the number OF
seizures of liquor 96S, the value OF
the liquor, probably, would be
greatly Increased. if it were sold
illegally, Mr.. Keller declared,
Minnesota is "wetter" than Iowa,
North Dakota and South Dakota
and Nebraska combined. according
TO Mr.. Kellers figures, Four
fifths of the entire amount of
liquor taken, or 2A955 gallons,
have been seized in Minnesota.
The value of this liquor is placed
Mt S64,042 of the total amount. A
total of $l,376.956 has been assess
ed in taxes and penalties in this
state.
Federal prohibition agents have
oonfiscated fifty-five automobiles
during the eight months. of which
forty-six were taken in Minnesota,
six in Iowa. two in South Dakota
and one in North Dakota,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27
DIAZ AND AGUILAR
ARE In GUATEMALA

Mexico City, Dec. 26.--FeIiX Diazt
one time a revolutionary leader,
who after his capture in the state
of Vera Cruz, was deported to
Cuba, has arrived in Guatemala
and is said to be contemplating ag-
erosion against the Mexican gov
ernment, according to reports last
night.
Candida Aguilar, son-in-law of
the late President Carranza, has
gone to Guatemala. In connection
with Aguilar's movements, the war
office here has several times an
iounced they were watching him,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27
FORMER LEADER
Of n. !. GANG,
WAR HERO, DEAD
"Monk" EaStman'S Body Is
Found Bearing Five Bullet
Wounds; Vendetta Is Be-
Iieved To Be Responsible.
an rhc N.soclnted Press.l

New York, Dec. 26.--"Monk"
Eastman, once notorious leader OF
a notorious gang that terrorized
the lower east side, a convicted
felon but restored to citizenship
as a reward for heroism in the
war, was Slain today by someone
unknown"
Eastman's body bearing five bull
let wounds was found by q police
man in a street. Nearby lay a re-
volver with five empty shells.
In the dead mans pockets were
$40, a watch and chain and a
Christmas card. The police say
they believe the killing was the
result Of a vendetta.
Son of Wealthy Parents.
Eastman, whose right name was
william Delaney, was the son of
wealthy and indulgent parents. He
chose as his companions the gang
sters of the one time toughest"
district in New York, near Four
teenth street and Third avenue.
A dozen years ago the Monk
Eastman gang was composed of
gunner, burglars and drug addicts,
and the police claimed to have
traced score of murder mysteries
to it's zone Of operation. Their
leader, however, served terms for
lesser crimes,
Eastman last appeared on police
records in 1915, when he was sem
fenced to two years in prison after
pleading guilty to robbery. On his
release in october, 1917, he enlist
ed in the army in the 106th infan-
try of the Twenty seventh division
He then was 4 years old.
After the war he was honorably
discharged, but lacked the rights
of citizenship because he had been
convicted of felony, Governor
Smith, in restoring the soldiers
civic status, acted on the recon-
mendations of the regiments Off
GERS. The letter of Lieutenant j. A.
Kerrigan read:
War Conduct Exemplary.
During the attack on Vierstaat
Ridge, Eastman was wounded and
| taken to a casualty clearing sta
ton. He remained only three days,
| for upon hearing that the regiment
expected to go into thy line again,
he escaped, Joined his company
and was in ACTION throughout the
IIindenburg line show, His conduct
was exemplary and he has never
been reported for absence without
leave or any other offense."
Another incident related was
that Eastman, under heavy fire,
had gone over the top" on hands
and knees to attack a German
machine gun near, He gained his
objective.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27
NEVADA UNIVERSITY
DEFEATS HAWAII SUI
IN FOOTBALL GAME
cBy The Associated Press)

Honolulu, Dec. 25.-UnlNerSlly
of Nevada defeated the University
of Hawaii IA to 0, here today in the
first football game ever played be-
tween the Honolulu team and an
eleven from the main land
Nevada's forward passing was 2
feature of the game and enabled
the visitors to keep the ball in the
home teams territory during al
most the entire contest. Rabbit
Bradshaw, the Sagebrushers' quar-
terback starred in the passing and
in the plays against the Hawaii
line. $50. M
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

Ddu L thOu6ht n
could not live.
Our doctor said
1t was congestion
of the stomach.
/ would go to
bed perfectly we'll
and wake up in
the night as bad
as l could be and
live. Our doctor
said 1t would do
no good to give
medicine Intern
ally. He had to
inject uleulCln0
In my arm. Since
taking Chamber
lain's Tablets I
can eat anything
/ want without
hurting me-" This
form of indiges-
ton is extremely
painful and often
dangerous. B y
taking Chamhar-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

lain's Tablets after eating, and
especially when you have fitness
and weight in the stomach after
eating, the disease may be warded
off and avoided. Chamberlain
Tablets not only aid digestion, but
strengthen and invigorats the
FtomEah-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

The ink used in printing the
Bank of England notes is of a pc
culiar blackness which no other
ink can initiate. 1t is made by a
secret process, from charred husks
of grapes and secret oil.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

A ahabbily-dres5ed man stopped
in front of a mirror in the win
dow Of n fashionable shop in Lon
don, and took from his pocket a
razor, soap and brush. Dipping the
brush in a dogs drinking bowl, he
lathercd and shaved himself.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

As a wine drinker the Spaniard
sets the pace with an average of
thirty-tive gallons a year, leading
the Frenchman by -four gallons and
the Italian by eleven,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27
"SPO0NING" VERANDA
FITTED UP BY Y. w,
tBy The Associated Press,

Ell Paso, Texas, Dec. Eff you
want to spoon, do it on the Y. w.
C. A. veranda, is new slogan at
that institution. Mrs. Race, house
secretary. has fitted up the veranda
and also a parlor where the girl
who can't take her sweetheart to
her own home can spoon in safety,
There is light on the porch and
one in the parlor. A girl doesn't
have to belong to the association
to enjoy the spooning privileges.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27
Try the Want AID Way
Attacks of Indigestion

II believe Chamberlain's Tab
let's have saved my life, writes
Mrs. Maggie Coll, Golden City, Mo.
'J had pains in my stomach so
haa 7 Thought r
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

The favorite poison used by the
Australian bushmen in warfare is
obtained from certain portions of
a putrefying corpse. 1t is said that
a man wounded with war-shaft
poisoned with. this awful venom
dies of lockjaw almost immediately
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

The curvature Of the earth is
such that a straight line a mile
long would be 2.04 inches from the
surface at either end,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

About one-half of all the diam
onds in the world are owned in
America.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

To Cure a Gold In one Day
take Groves LAXATIVE BROMO
QUININE tablets. The genuine
bears the signature Of Il. w. Grove.
tnn
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

Milwaukee contender for the ghtweigh to be held in Madi
Square Garden a. 1921 the lightweight cham
plonshlp The bout will exhibition but regular
championship battle The
committee Mitchell
Tex Richard
the ampheaer aside
actual
France of which Miss Morgan
bout by the committee Miss Morgans idea
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

Masquerade Ball, Armory,
Monday, December 9th.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-27

Miss Anne Morgan. Colonel Ar
thur Woods, former Police Com
missioner of New York; Louis
Stoddard, famous polo player, and
Otto b. Shulhof, millionaire mer-
chant, as members of the sub
committee of the American Com
mittee for Devastated France,
have become boxing promoters.
They have arranged the bout be-
tween Benny Leonard, lightweight
champion, and Richie Mitchell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-01-30

is understood will use same for camp
ing and hunting.
Miss Elizabeth Collins entertained a
party of her young friends last Mon
day afternoon at her home on Union
street, the occasion being her birthday
Games were played and refreshments
were served.
At meeting of the directors of the
Free Library held at the home of E.
]. Ormsbee last Friday evening James
H. Whelden was elected director to
fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Mrs. w. H. Harrison.
Mrs. Clara Smith, wife of James
Smith, died at her home on the Forest
dale road early Wednesday morning
She was AZ years of age and had been
in poor health for a long time. She is
survived by her husband, four chill
dren, one sister Mrs. H. S. Hooker of
Pittsford, and two brothers, JUNE
Dutton of Pittsford and Charles Dut-
ton of Goshen. The funeral will be
held at St. Mary's Church tomorrow
morning at $50 o'clock. Burial will
be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-01-30
RIPTON NEWS
(Mrs. Edison Day Correspondent

Mrs Dan Smith has been ill but is
better at the present writing.
John F. Stoddard is at the Mary
Fletcher hospital where he under
went an operation last Saturday
The auditors of the town of Ripton
will meet on February 3. All accounts
should be presented on or before that
date.
Mrs. Myrtle Hodges of Waterbury
was a weekend visitor in town, being
a guest of her son, Grant Hodges, and
of her sister Mrs. John E. Goodro
Mrs. Henry E. Day of East Middle
bury spent a few days in town last
week, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Harry
c. Goodro and her son, M Edison Day
Charles Cook has leased his farm to
Ezra Lake, who will give possession
March |. Mr.. Cook will make his
home at the maple Inn" property
which he purchased last year.
Miss Fleda Martin of Brandon and
Miss Julia Easton of Goshen were
visitors at the home of Mr., and Mrs.
P. A. Campbell Saturday and Sunday
last They made the trip across coun-
try on nsowshoes and reported seeing
many signs of game, deer tracks being
especially noticeable
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-01-30
SALISBURY NEWS
(Mrs. C. A. Bump, Correspondent


Herbert Morgan has purchased the
| J. " Holden garage and moved it
from the village to his house.
The directors of Dunmore creamery
held their meeting Monday afternoon
at the home of Frank Nelson,
The monthly Missionary meeting of
the Congregational church was held
Tuesday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. c, A. Bump.
Charles Thompson of Middlebury
has moved into Frank Nelson's ten
ement house and will work for Mr.
Nelson this year,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Needham of
Whiting spent Wednesday and Thurs
day at Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Whitney's
Mrs. Needham is taking census in
Leicester.
Albert Thomas had a post card
shower January 22nd in honor OF his
91st birthday and on the same day
Mrs. A. A. Smead was 70 and received
a post card shower.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Dumas are the
parents of a son, Clayton Silas, born
January DIST at the Mary Fletcher
hospital Mrs Dumas was formerly
Della Ellis of town.
A genuine surprise was given Fred
erick ]. Sumner and Mrs. c. A. Bump
at the home of the latter in honor of
their thirtieth birthdays Tuesday even
ing. A display of cards and presents
were in evidence. Rev. David Reid
gave an excellent talk on Friendship"
which was much enjoyed by all. At
the close of his address he presented
Mrs. Bump and Mr.. Sumner with a
bag of money which was responded to
by each.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-01-30
BRANDON NEWS

Mrs. w. T. Weston is confined to her
bed by illness
Mrs. H. NJ Perry is i'll at the home
of her niece in Mortified.
Judson Rowe has moved to Rutland
where he has employment
Mrs. H. M. Perry is ill at the home
of her niece in Northfeld
Mrs. A. J. Ives has gone to Lowell,
Mass, to visit relatives for a short
time
Glendon Rising has been the guest
for several days of relatives in Tcon-
deroga, N. Y.
Miss Wilmah Foster has returned
to Cambridge, N. Y, after visiting
her aunt, Mrs. E. M. Paul
Miss Helen Stanley, who underwent
an operation for appendicitis at the
Rutland hospital is improving.
Mrs Helen Maynard is able to be
out again after having been confined to
the house for several weeks by illness
Mrs. F. E. Huntoon, who has been
visiting relatives here, went Wednes-
day to Rutland to spend few days
with friends.
Word has been received her of the
critical illness of Clifton E. A. Merritt
in a hospital in St Petersburg Fla,
where he went for the winter.
Mrs. H. M. Dundon has closed her
tenement in the Manchester block on
Conant square and has gone to Rut-
land where she has employment
John Fillioe is confined to the house
by illness. The condition of Mrs.
Fillioe, who is in a hospital in Burling-
ton is not very much improved.
Mrs. Benjamin Little has returned
from Burlington with her young
daughter who has been ill with pneu-
monia at the Mary Fletcher hospital
Mr.. and Mrs George King were Civ
en- a surprise party on Friday evening
by about 40 of their friends A
pleasant evening was passed and dane
ing was enjoyed.
Mrs Thomas W. Ray and Mrs. R.
H. Newcomb entertained the Ladies
Aid society of the Congregational
Church Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Ray
Rugo Welch has been appointed sta
ton agent at Pittsford and assumed
his duties Wednesday James Hayes
takes Mr.. Welch's place at the local
station as night operator.
Mrs. Walter Bascom, who has been
for several days with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. B. Munger, returned on
Monday to her home in Whitehall, N.
Y, Mr.. and Mrs. Munger accompany
ing her.
A syndicate of Brandon men has
purchased what is known as the Derby
property in the town of West Roches-
ter. situated on the main highway lead
ing from Brandon to Rochester, and it
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-01-30
OR WELL COLUMN
(Mrs. o. S. Wisell, Correspondent

(MrS. o. S. Wisell. Correspondent
Mrs. Charles Wisell, who has been ill,
is better.
Rev. L. M. Isaacs spent Monday in
Middlebury.
Mr.. Dana of Mount Holly was in
town on Monday
Mrs. T. H. Purcell and G. L. Smith
are on the sick list
Messrs. Harrington and Smith of
Brandon were in town on Monday.
w. I. Widmer of Ticonderoga passed
the weekend with his family here.
Glendon Rising recently spent sew
eral days with relatives in Ticonder-
oga, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Johnson of
Benson were recent guests of Mr. and
Mrs N. A. Munger.
Miss Catherine Purcell, who visited
Miss Margaret Mooney in Pittsford re-
turned home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Jennings of
Hortonville are spending a few days at
the home of his brother, W. A. Jen-
nings.
w. B. Needham has been chosen
Superintendent of the Congregational
Sunday School to succeed E. o. Bishop
resigned.
independence Lodge No. 10, F. and
A. M. will hold its next regular meet
ing at its rooms on Tuesday evening
of next week.
Mrs. Julia Cook spent several days
last week in Rutland Her grandson,
Ralph Dundon of Brandon returned
with her and is visiting her at II. L.
Roots.
Mr.. and Mrs. George King were
given a surprise party last Friday even
ing by about forty of their friends
Dancing was INDUCED in and a very
pleasant time was reported.
Mrs. Walter Bascom, who has been
for several days with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John B. Munger, returned
Monday to her home in Whitehall,
N. " Mr. and Mrs Munger accom-
panying her.
The three rooms of the village school,
which were closed nearly all last week
because of the illness of the teachers
are in session this week Miss Wright
who went to her home in Brandon
was able to return Monday evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-01-30
Their War Aims.

The Boche was typical wide fore
headed BOche, with big horn-rimmed
spectacles and a lager rotundity. 1t
was possibly that rotundity which had
prevented him getting away with the
others when the British troops scared
of the German party that was trying
to cut their wire He was a valuable
prisoner, too, for he spoke English like
a native. He had been, he told them,
a professor of German in England for
many years.-Capt. r. f. w. Rees.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-01-30
WEYBRDGE HILL
(Mrs. c. S. lanes, Correspondentl

Miss Ellen F. Booth aged SO years,
died Saturday evening at the home of
Charles S. James. Miss Booth had
spent most of her life in Worcester,
Mass, but the past thirteen years
were spent with relatives in this vicin-
ity. The remains were taken to Wor-
cester Monday afternoon where the
funeral was held Tuesday. Rev Mix
Pastor of the Baptist church of which
Miss Booth was a member, conducted
the service. Burial was in the family
lot. Mr. and Mrs Charles S. James
accompanied the remains, returning to
their home Wednesday,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-01-30
A Rat Breeds 6 to 10 Times a Year
Averaging Ten Young to a Litter

Remember this, act as soon as you
see the first rat. Get a pkg. Of RAT
SNAP. It's a sure rat and mice de-
stroyer. It's convenient, comes in cake
form, no mixing. Mummifes rat after
killing-leaves no smell Cats or dogs
won't touch it. Three sizes, 25c, SOC,
SlOO Sold and guaranteed by
George E. Marshall, John Stewart and
Frost's Pharmacy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-01-30
Presents Pltiful sneotaole.

The return to France Of the women,
children and old men who were sent
out of that part Of France which was
occupied by Germans for more than
four years presented ptiful spectacles
Many Of these refugees were little
tots whose fathers and mothers had
peen taken away by the cruel Boche to
work in Germany or behind the fight
ing lines. Others were orphans.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-01-30
u. S. Government Warns Farmers
About Disease Caused by Rats

They carry Bubonic plague, fatal to
human beings. They carry foot and
mouth disease, which is fatal to stock
They kill chickens, eat grain, cause
destruction to property. If you have
rats RAT-SNAP will kill them-leaves
no smell. Comes in cakes, ready for
use. Three sizes. 25c, SOC, S10O. Sold
and guaranteed by
George E. Marshall, John Stewart and
Frost's Pharmacy.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-04-16
Itinerary Is Named.

Revision Of the itinerary Of Bureau
of Mines Car No. II. which has spent
the last six months in Utah and IL now
at Battle Mountain. New. has been
announced The scheduled dates for
the ear are Battle Mountain, New,
April iih to April oath; detached
training ut Eureka, Battle Mountain
and Austin. New; On route Battle
Mountain. Nv, 10 Salmon, Ida, via
Ogden. Utah. April 25th to May ist
Salmon. May 2d to May sth: Gilmore,
May 9th 10 MAY 18th: briggs, May
10th 10 May 22d; Mnckay. May 23d
To May 10Th; HALEY, May Both Ia
june 9TH. Il. V. Agcion, engineer in
charge of the ear, has gone to llougt.
ton, Mich, TO take charge of Car M,
10. His successor has not been mp
pointed. and in the meantime @. W
Grove, foreman miner, is in charge Of
the car.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-04-16

committee flourishing American flags
and banners, followed by band, the
procession circled the courthouse. and
finally congregated in front of ~he
Jail The band was playing the "Star
Spangled Banner" when the process
sion halted.
Howat denounced over and over in
the most bitter terms he could COM
mand the governor and the legislature
which enacted the law. Howat also
assailed Judge Andrew j. Curran of
the Crawford county district court,
who sentenced him to Jail for con
tempt Judge Curran had been re-
ferred TO IN a newspaper story as a
sturdy American.
"They talk about sturdy Ameri-
cans" Howat said. "Sturdy Am
orleans who send men to Jail who have
committed no crime. The men and
the women are going to attend to
these sturdy Americans when they
get an opportunity
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-04-16
AT THE HOME OF APPEAL
TO REASON" NEWSPAPER

GIRARD, Kan, Apr, 20 NeGan-
der NJ, Howat, president of the Kan
sas mine workers. addressing miners
today from the balcony of the county
Jail, where he is confined for con
tempt of court for refusing TO testify
before the Kansas industrial relations
court, attacked Gov. Henry j. Allen
and the industrial court law. Howat,
permitted by the sheriff TO address the
crowd which had gathered as a pro-
test against his incarceration and
three other officials, referred to Gov
ernor Allen as "that skunk, that
tyrant, that wouldbe destroyer of or
ganized labor, that oppressor of hu-
man rights. "
Acting on a decision made at a
meeting Sunday, at Franklin, a crowd
OF miners modified near Girard and
marched into town. Led by a special
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-04-16

Coal mines of Utah, in spite of the
Stacking up of work that usually
comes with the advent of spring. are
still working about SO per cent of
normal capacity, It is reported by
John Crawford, state coal mine in
spector The January coal produc.
ton, Crawford says, broke the Utah
record. That of February was almost
equally as good. and did actually
break the record for daily production
sustained for a month. That is 10 say.
while more coal was produced in Jan
uary than the Utah mines had ever
before produced in one month. they
put out more coal per day during Feb
ruuary than they did even during
January. AZ present, Crawford says,
the mines are running practically full
time and with forces only slightly de-
plctcd. The coal miners are making
good money, about three times ~
much, some of them. ~ a man with IA
average salary in Salt Lake City.