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The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-28

able temper and would often fly in a
rage of anger and would become hys-
terical and often while in a rage of
anger would strike, beat and threaten
plaintiffs life.
That unless the said defendant Del
ma Crook, shall be and appear at the
next term of this Court, to be begun
and held at the Court House, in the
City of ST. Joseph, in Buchanan Coun-
~ state of Missouri, on the 3rd day
of May, 1920, on or before the third
day OF said term. TO answer plaintiffs
petition, the same will be taken for
confessed as to her and judgment
rendered accordingly.
II is further ordered that a copy of
this order be published i'm The St
Joseph Observer, a newspaper pub
lished i'm the County of Buchanan, for
four weeks successfully. the last in
sertion of which to be at least fifteen
days before the next May 1920 term
of this Court.
A true copy Attest:
EMMETT ]. GROUSE,
(SeaD Clerk.
BY Chas. A. Redfearn, Deputy Clerk
- II. Miller, Attorney for Plain
/ tiff. C22l)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-28
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

NOtice Is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration, upon the estate
Of Walter r. CLANCY, deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned by
the Probate Court of Buchanan Coun-
", Missouri, bearing date of the 18th
day Of February, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them to me for allowance. within six
months from date of said letters or
they may be precluded from any
benefit of such estate; and if said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date of the publication
of this notice, they will be forever
barred
A true copy. Attest:
JOHN II. CHANEY,
CSeaD Administrator
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-28
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration, upon the estate OF
Hattie Dunn. deceased, have been
granted TO the undersigned by the
Probate Court OF Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date of the 18Th
day OF February, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them 10 me for allowance. within six
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-28

months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any
benefit ~ such estate; and II said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date Of the publication
OF this notice they viii be forever
barred.
A true copy. Attest:
MARY j, DUNN,
tSeall Admin istratTiX
Fred M. Wanger. Clerk Of Probate
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-28
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS.
Shortest route, quickest time. best
service. Trains leave sth and Ed
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The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-28

II cost Roscoe Miller $40 In police
court Tuesday for motor speeding.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
LEAGUE or NATIONS IS
 THE ISSUE IN MISSOURI

Joplin, Mo, April 22.-The League of Nations covenant and the stand of Unit ed States Senator James A. Reed of Missouri, league opponent, loomed to- night as the principal issue before the democratic state convention which con- Fened here today to elect delegates to the national convention and adopt a state platform.
 Another issue was brought forward late today when Frank H. Farris of Rolla, candidate for the democratic nom. nation for governor, announced he had nled With the committee on resolutions proposed action favoring amendment ot the Folstead prohibition enforcement act 10 permit the manufacture of beer and light wines. He declared his resolution had the support of a large number of delegates On the other hand dry advocates asserted they were prepared to contest resolution of this nature
 Slow progress Eiarked todays nro ceedings and when a recess of twe hours and half was declared tonight the perfecting of permanent organiza ton had not been reached. Preparation. went forward for night session, leader, declarlng the delegates would be kent ir continuous session until the business o the convention was completed
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
PUBLISHERS TO CONTROL
 ; CONSUMPTION OF NEWsPRINT

New York April 22.-The American Newspaper Publishers Association to- day pledged its members not to con sume any more newsprint from May 1 to December 51 next than they>sdid in the corresponding period last year Members will make monthly reports of newsprint consumption to committee ot the association.
 The association decided to appoint a committee of five to prepare a blank form upon which all publisher shall make report of all paper consumed from May l to December 31, 1919, and another blank form upon which at the end of each month during the remainder of 1920, the publishers shall make a re- port showing the amount of paper con !, stunned each month, as compared with ths same month of the preceding year. The resolution is not intended, it saiG ''to bind any publisher to refrain iron making contracts or purchase of papel | for the ensuing year of 1921. but tha | in making such purchases they should be guided by the amount of paper the. had stored or contracted for on Janu ary l. 1919, and limit their purchases on contracts for the ensuing year t. | that amount"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
ARGUMENTS ON DEMANDS BY
 CONDUCTORS AND SWITCHMEN

Washington, April 22.-Arguments on the wage increases demanded by con- duetors and switchmen were made before the railroad labor board today by L. E. Sheppard, president of the Order of Rail way Conductors, and S. w Heberling president of the Switchmen's Union of North America. Both cited the rise Tn the cost of living during the past few years to support the plea for higher wages
 Demands of the switchmen call for pay increases of approximately 5S per cent, with time and half for overtime, Sun da. S and holidays. Similar overtime all l. wances are asked by the conductors, to- gether with wages sufficient to enable them to live on a pre-war standard. They ask in addition an allowance for expenses when kept away from home.
 Final setback to the efforts of the un- authorized strikers to get their cases be- fore the board was given today at the White House when Secretary Tumulty told representatives of the Yardmen's as sociation that President Wilson would not intercede in their behalf as long as they remained away from work
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
1000 UNSKILLED LABORERS
 ON STRIKE IN WATERBURY

Waterbury, Conn, April 22.-Approxi- mately 1000 unskilled laborers left the local factories at 10 o'clock this morn- ing. No disturbance of any kind charac- teIis.ed the walkout It was stated by officials of the American Brass company that about 50 per cent. or 2,000. of the total force employed at the plant had quit work. No definite figures were off, cially obtainaLl. at the Scoviil Manufac- turing compan John H. Goss. general superintendent of the concern. stated that about 1000 men had been counted as absent from work at noon today. This includes a number of women workers. The Chase companies issued an official Etatement giving the number of strikers ] as 50 per cent. of the total force. or about 2.000. A number of smaller con cerns have been affected by the wallSout-
 Numerous strike meetings were held by ! ths various branches Of the New England ! Workers association. an Independent la bor organization. and the members oi Lccai 16.7i2 of the American Federation O. Labor. The strikers paraded tfirousf ] tee streets of the city today. but thr parade was broken m hy the police be cause no permit had been issued
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
COUNSEL IS ELABORhTING
 THE TREATY WITH TURKEY

Paris, April 22.-The Allied Supreme Council this morning continued its ab- oration of the treaty with Tukey. which it is believed will be finished today, ac- cording to the San Remo correspondent of the Havas Agency. Having in mind the reservations formulated by President Wilson in his not of last moftn, the cor respondent says, the council lHeided ot to allocate immediately and defiriraly the Smyrna wedge to Greece
 In view of the fact that the importance of the Mohammedan el smelt especially since the war. has obliged many Greeks to quit the territory, . pehiscite will he held few years hence to determine The final disposition of the region
 With regard to the protection of mi norities, the correspondent continues the Ottoman government will be compelled to DO pledge itself to respect the different beliefs Every act contrary to nett ra ii- ty in this respect will be considered by the co-contracting powers as viol1tic: of the treaty and may lead 10 milifacy repression Representatives O. he Lea g..t of Nations will be installed ill Constan. tinople to receive the Dmplaints of tht i minorities, if they are any.
 The receipt of the iferman note ask | ing permission for the maintenance 0 an army of 100000 nfninlun s,trengrl has produced a lively impress'on or ;h,
 members of the council Jn Italian ant i British circles, however, 1t Ii1 not seen 1 tn cause surprise and Hvea appeared t
 ~) Iorably regarded The ;;erma1 sp 1 peal, in fact, accords win ileas alrea ! 1 expressed by the chief of the lta!iar
 government. The opinion expressed I i French circles is that if. il vie+y of tn l danger of bo1shevism. this demand i
 granted, France ought to receive cffec | tice guarantees against any attempt 3
 revenge on the part of Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
MARKED RECOVERY SHOWN
 IN NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

Nv York, April 22.-In marked con- tr;lst 10 yesterdays heavy liquidation ana continued selling pressure in today oarI.1 deaIir,es. the stock market rallied srarrlv ill this afternoons trading with net elil!s cf tw' to twenty points Tn the leading groups. Transactions agan ap- proxiinated 2,eVo,0 shares.
 General Mo,oIs, Crucible steel ana Baldwin Locom tive, with kindred stocks in thn autoncb,lt equipment and indus t.iai stocks, all ,onefited by the rebound, the bbulk of tn" days dealings being rrincil ally n those issues.
 Tie turnoyet uf about 160,000 shares of T. s. Steel ecirsad all other stocks, re- suIting in a sight ct gain after suffering all early less ot -2 points.
 The sudden upward swing was attrib- lteI to tie easy rate for call loans, winch held at pc- ont. and also steady buy ing by suhStaatial interests. Hol9ers of weakly margined accounts were reported to be the chief sufferers in the turbulent | session of the day before.
 A decline in business from western to southern points was reported by commits sion houses Further "corrective meas ures" imposed by the federal reserve board was attributed to liquidation al l those centers.
 Foreign exchange failed to respond tc | the stock revorery Rates on London and l continental Europe showed further re- ac>icns, sterling, according to report, be i ing again influenced by renewed offerings tor account of Japanese interests.
 ] The Tokio and Osaka stock exchanges and the silk and rice exchanges. whicf 1 lad been closed on account of financia conditions throughout Japan. were re-
 opened on April 19. according to cable advices received today by the New Yorl ] branch of the Yokohama Specie bank.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
PALMER seoNcEDED WINNER
 IN THE GEORGIA PRIMARY

Atlanta, Ga, April 22-On the face of complete, unofficial returns from the democratic presidential primary, com piled by the Atlanta Constitution, show ing Attorney General Palmer in the lead Chairman tlynt of the state democratic executive committee, announced tonight that under primary rules he would ap- point two Palmer delegates from Will Hanson the only county in which the polls were not opened
 The Constitution returns gave Palmer 142 votes; Thomas E. Watson 132 and Senator Hoke Smith 110. The two addi- tional votes would give Palmer IA ac- cording to these returns, a plurality. but not a majority in the convention, which has 3s4 votes.
 B. NJ. Blackburn, representing Watson, declared in a statement today that it would be utterly unfair and ridiculous for a minority to control the conven- tion." Blackburn said the Watson SUD- porters would not concede, pending the official count, that Palmer even had a pluralky.
 Palmer supporters declared that under primary regulations the candidate re. ceiving the highest county vote should be given the Georgia delegate vote at the national convention. Senator Smith made no comment on this phase of the situa- l tion
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23

nosa anarentlv of vardinE off inquisitive newspapermen. But occasionally dis hevelled perspiring senator would rush out of the chamber and make direct line for the senate bar, where he was immediately surrounded by correspond ents offering to purchase for him the pest vintages in France if only he would talk.
 At times the noise-shouts and the ringing of bells-heard within the cham Der was simply deafening. It seemed on several occasions as though the delbera- tions might degenerate into a free-for-all fight It was a stormy scene, jurors room in a criminal court building multi piled by twenty.
 The verdict may mean sentence Of five years banishment for CaillauX, which may, however, be diminished to one year, according as extenuating circum- stances are found. Incarceration in a fortress is another sentence which may be pronounced tomorrow when the high court reconvenes. It was the consensus of opinion that the sentence would be light and that the twenty-eight months which Caillaux has spent in jail and a sanatorium would be taken into consid- eration.
 The former premier's attorneys were disconsolate over the verdict and rushed | in an automobile to the NeuiIly sanato-
 
 The defendant had remained in the sana- torium through the days sitting. Before they started away, however, M. Moutet said to The Associated Press "M. Gail laux was convicted not for what he has done but for what he might do were he allowed to go free"
 Prior to this NJ. Moutet had said, in expressing his conviction that the senate |, would find extenuating circumstances and | tha tthe sentence would be light "The | length of the sentence does not matter The fact that there is a sentence at all means the defeat of liberty of thought It seems probable that Caillaux will be condemned to pay the costs of the trial
 amounting to more than 500. 900 francs Among these is bill for investigations in
 the United States, which is one of the prominent items. NJ Moro-Giafferi. of caillaux's counsel, saying 1t would reach 1 $30.000.
 The crowds around the palace dis
 persed somewhat sullenly, nrodded bv | gendarmes. Cheers and misses were about evenly divided, but there was nc | rioting. The closing scene was devoid | even of fisticuffs, except for some hair.
 pulling between two stylishly gowned women.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
TWO ARRESTS IN CONNECTION
 WITH THE RAILROAD STRIKE

Pittsburgh Pa, April 22.-Two arrests in connection with the unauthorized strike of railroad workers in this region were made late today. by department of justice officials, who took into custody Paul Kluvo and William Scarvill, the latter a negro, and charged them with violation of the Lever food and fuel con trol act.
 The two men, according to R B. Spencer, chief of the department of jus tice offices here, arranged and conspired with others ito limit the facilities of transportation by calling and using strikes and maintaining strikes among railroad employees of railroad lines run ming to and from Pittsburgh
 Several days ago government agents were informed that radical literature, calling upon railroaders to form "the one big union" and strike" had been circu lated in railroad yards and shop. throughout the Pittsburgh district: Spe cial agents were detailed to investigate the case and MT. Spencer said tonight that the arrests of Kluvo and Scarvil were made on evidence obtained durinf 1 the investigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
ERIE ROAD REFUSED TO
 TAKE BACK 300 'INsURGENTs"

New York. April 22.-Coincident with the reported decision today of several thousand strikers not to return to work. the Erie railroad tonight refused to take back 300 ''insurgents' who came to the Jersey City yards in a body. The strik- CTS insisted they be given their old jobs without loss of seniority, but the roads officials held to the terms of the ultima tum and informed them, their places were open to them only as individuals, Their request refused, the strikers then left the yards.
 It was suggested by the road that If the strikers did not wish the older men to lose their seniority they might permit | them to be the first to register for work But the strikers objected to this plan Railroad officials at various New Jer- sey terminals tonight declared conditions were fast becoming normal; that suburb
 an train schedules had almost been re- stored; freight traffic was improving 1 daily. and that the men were returning to work in small groups. r--U
 A shot fired into crowd of strike sym pathizers who were alleged to be stonine a Lehigh Valley freight train tonight ir | Jersey City wounded Richard Ward. 2
 railroad striker. He was taken 10 a hos
 DitaL Ward told the police the shot cam' 1 from the train.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
FEDERAL TROOPS IN BUTTE
 TO sUBDUE I. ". W. STRIKERS

Butte. Mont. April 22.-Rutte where the Metal Mine Workers union. No. sen L w w. called a strike on mining properties Sunday night. was quiet today following yesterday's clash between den- uty sheriffs and strikers. and fhe killing today tthe office of the Butte Daiiy today at the office Of the Butte Daily the newspaper office.
 , Quarters have been prepared Tor fed erai troops reported 10 nave left Fort George Wright. near Spokane. for Butte early today. The mines. which have n5t no lsted ore since Monday because of the s:-ike. are ezDected to resume work to- rTci row with full protection. according tc JefB Gillie. manager Of mines of the An 1 aconda Copper Mining company The strikers demand s7 day. a s.x-hour day and release Of political prieoners' lsuSh r. Haran. who was shot and ! killed today. was stationed in the press-
 room Of the Bulletin with ether men as guards. Joseph Papst. another guard.
 a'ii'''ited to the police he accidentally shot haran.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
BRITISH LABOR PARTY TO
 SEND DELEGATION TO RUSSIA

London. April 22.--The delegation of rhe British Labor Party which will go Co Russia to investigate the general sit nation there will be composed of Mrs Philip SnoWd-n. Zen Turner. Robert Williams and Tom Shaw. Williams, who is regarded as the most radical member 'f the delegation. has long advocated di- rcct action. He was a leading figure in ihe activities of the triple alliance-the railway men. miners and transport Vorkcrs-during the railway strike and Inc recently threatened miners walkout. when tho most vital factor was whether Williams, as head Of the transport work srs. would bring them Into the controver- iics
 tt has been definitely decided that the party win start next Tuesday by way of Stockholm and Helsingfors. The labor iics decline to assume responsibility for Inc accompanying newspaper correspond futs. but it is stated that representatives 'f some or the London papers are plan ainr Co start and take chances of being able to enter Russia
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23

New York, April 22.-The suffrage emergency corps. comprising flying squadron of 4s women representing ev- cry state in the Union. will invade Con- necticut the week of May 3 in an effort not only to appeal to Governor Holcomb to call a special session of the state leg islature, which he has refused on the ground that no emergency exists for such action, but to crystalline sentiment for the session among the people of the state.>
 The National American Woman Suf- frage Association, in making this an- nouncement tonight, declared that "inas- much as it concerns the nation, and not Connecticut alone by reason of the fact that thirty-five states have ratified the federal suffrage amendment, one state short of the number required to make the amendment operative, the emergency fol
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
LITTLE PROGRESS IN HARD
 COAL WAGE NEGOTIATIONS


 New York April 22.-The anthracite wage negotiations continued here today without either the operators or mine workers making a move toward a defi- nne settlement.
 Owing 10 the failure of the employers to submit counter-proposals covering the demands Of the miners, the sub-com- niii;ee appointed to negotiate the new tract adjourned. after a brief session. un- t1 tomorrow. e
 The mine owners declared they were not quite ready with their propositions but would submit them as soon as they were prepared.
 The next move is up to the operat- ors." an official or the miners declared tonight Until they come into the conference with definite counter agree m-nt nothing can be accons'lished.'
 Members Of the general scale commit .ee Of the mine workers representing he rank and file of the coal diggers iu the anthracite region. expressed dis appointment tonight over the delay in the negotiations and threatened to take action compelling their representative to take steps that would speed up the proceedings
 The scalemen pointed out that the conference to date had cost them ap- nroximatcly s10.000 in expenses ant wages Co the 37 representatives here il an advisory capacity 10 the workers sub. committeeman.
 Rivalry is growing keen betweer Pousville and Wilkesbarre as the choic, Tor the meeting pla5c of the miners convention io he held for the purpose O accepting or rejecting the new agree nient Tho Potsville boosters declare, they had sufficient votes today to brinj Inc convention to their city. The ex .cuiiye boards of the districts will Sc ect the site for the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
ARTHUR T. HADLEY ELECTED
 DIRECTOR SANTA FEE ROAD

Topeka. Kas.. April 22.-At the 18th annual stockholders meeting of the Santa Fe Railroad company held here today seven directors were elected.
 Three of the seven had been selected directors to fill vacancies since the last stockholders meeting by the board of di- rectors. The three are Dr. Arthur T. Hadley. New Haven. Conn. successor to the late F. P Rinley. the term expiring in 1923; F. A. Juillard New York. sue ceeding C. R. Gray, resigned. term ex- piring in 1922. and I. F. Otis. Chicago. succeeding the ltate Henry c. Prick, term e:riring in 1921.
 The other four reelected are Fl. R. Duval, New York O. c. Nils New York s. T. Bledsoe. Chicago. and Charles s. CT, ed, Topeka. for four year term each.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
CORN BREAKS SIX CENTS
 BUSHEL IN CHICAGO MARKET

Chicago, April 22.-Feversh activity and at times acute weakness characteriz- ed the corn market today. The weakness was ascribed to fresh breaks in the value of securities in Vail Street. On the downturns in the price of corn, however, strong commission houses turn ed to- the buying side, and rallied the market to yesterdays final level and Tn some cases well above. Then new setbacks quickly ensued The opening, which ranged. from 1-2 to 6 cents lower, with May $1.62 to s165 and July s1.5s to $1.57 1-2 were followed by extremely rapid Fluctuations. but in no instance under the initial bottom figures Oats paralelled the action of corn.
 Provisions. like cereals gave way under increased selling pressure in symp- athy with grain and hogs Lard touched the lowest prices yet this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-23
GERMANY TO PRESENT ITS
 GRIEVANCES AGAINST POLAND

Berlin, April 21 CBy the A P.).-Dr. Aolf Rooster minister of foreign affairs. stated in the national Z assembly today that Germany was obliged to put the is sue regarding the Polish corridor through Prussia before the supreme council. This was necessary, he said, as a conseouence of Poiands alleged attempt to paralyze rail connection with East Prussia and Poland's refusal to comply with the terms of the peace treaty regarding the delivery of potatoes, gees and spirits.
 At the same time, Dr. Rooster declared Poland was holding back tank cars fur nished by Germany to carry mineral oil as well as German barges plying on the Oder and Vistula rivers.