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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
MONEY MAKER GETS s37, 900
Machine Proves Profitable for Two
swindIers Till Law Steps
In.

New York.-Stanley Waitkas, twen-
ty-five, and Martin Koleja, forty, were
held in $4,000 bail each for examina-
ton on charges of grand larceny.
The affidavits allege that on May IS
the men swindled Joseph Norwich of
SIG Wales avenue, out Of $3.50, by
selling him what they told him was
money-making machine.
Since August 8, 1919, the detectives
say, the two men are believed to have
obtained not les than $4,000 from va
rious victims in this city, Boston,
Bridgeport. Bayonne, Philadelphia,
Newark, Arlington, Mass, and Bangor,
Me-, through selling 'money-making
machines" to "a persons, mostly for
eigners. The schemers. according to
the police, first made 1t their business
to find out how much money the pros
pective victim had saved up, and to
make their price for the money ma.
chine approximate this amount.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18

as birthday gift. He had served a
few months short Of ten years In
prison.
Edwards was offered a pardon by
Governor Colquitt several years ago,
and again by Governor Ferguson, upon
petition of his relatives. In both in
stances Edwards refused the pardon,
on the ground that he had not yet
suffered enough for the crime he had
committed. 1t was only few days
ago that he arrived at the conclusion
that he had atoned for the deed, and
he thereupon wrote Governor Hobby,
who granted the pardon.
During the time that Edwards was
In prison his farm and other interests
were looked after by relatives, who
leased the land for a big price when
oil was discovered. The fortune Of
the aged man began piling up and 1t
was all held for him, pending his re-
lease from prison.
"Uncle Bill" does not know what he
will do with all his wealth, but he Is
considering plans for using part of
1t for the benefit of humanity.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
TRAGEDY TURNS
into ROMANCE
Chief Figures in Sensational EN-
sode in Chicago Are Quiet
" Married.
COMES AS SURPRISE
Man and Woman Were Prominently
Mentioned In One Of the Most Re-
markable Tragedies Of the
Year-Both Exonerated.

Chicago.-Ruth Wood, twenty-five
year-old bookkeeper, who was found
leaning over the dead body Of Samuel
T. A. Lofts, wealthy diamond broker.
In his palatial North side apartment,
was married two weeks later in Wau-
kegan to Roy NJ. Shayne, advertising
salesman, whose name was linked with
hers In the widely heralded tragedy.
The marriage comes a surprise to
both relatives and friends of the cou-
pie. They made no announcement Of
their intentions. but slipped quietly
from the city.
The first announcement came In
telegram to Miss Woods mother:
1--WE are married. Both very happy.
On our way to quiet resting place"
the message read. 1t was signed ROY
and Ruth"
Romance old-Yet Young.
The romance Of the pair is scarcely
two months old-and yet has lasted
over decade of years. Then Roy
Shayne was manager of his fathers
business, the John T. Shayne COM
pany, dealers in furs. Ruth was
typist, barely out of school. She
worked for the firm and Shayne be.
came attracted to her.
Later she left his employ and for
ten years did not see him. Then, some
weeks ago, the fates which had de-
creed their participation in one Of the
most sensational ''stories" of the year
brought them together again. They
met at the Edgewater Beach hotel,
where Ruth was employed.
Shayne became devoted to her, and
met her daily at her home. He intro
duced her to Samuel T. A. Lofts,
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18

This probably as much as anything
of mind of the Western Canada farm
er, as he watches the tally from the
tlrashing machine while his wheat il
being carried to the elevator.
From all sections of the country
THE most optimistic reports are re-
ceived. the local and city papers are
filled with reports from twenty to thir-
ty bushels of wheat to the acre, while
In some places oats are showing a rec
ord Of as high as 120 bushels to the
acre.
Referring to Saskatchewan. 1t is con-
fidently expected that the wheat yield
will be nearly 1875 million bushels.
Heavy rains which fell in districts that
did not promise so well in July, had
greatly improved the prospects there.
and there is no question that paying
yields will be produced. The yields
in the eastern part of the province
may not show to the advantage that
will those Of the western part, but
too much cannot be said of this. for it
Is the results as they come from the
machine, and often these prove happily
deceptive.
There is now every reason to believe
that the wheat crop of the three prai-
rie provinces will approach $50 mil
lion bushels.
Alberta will exceed the 70 million
bushels that had been looked for. The
average yield will be considerably
higher than it has been In the province
In any Of the last four years.
The Department Of Agriculture in
recent report gave the opinion that 1t
cannot fall below twenty-five bushels
to the acre. and that 1t might easily
pass the twenty-five bushel mark.
Most of the wheat in the province
when the report was written. stood
we'll up to three feet high, and on
some fields was still higher. The re-
port goes on that in parts of South
ern Alberta forty and fifty bushels to
the acre yields will not be uncommon,
while there will be a good many yields
of from thirty to thirty-five bushels
to the acre.
In the northwest part of the prov
ince, in the country surrounding Bat
tleford and adjacent to the Canadian
National Railway line to Lloydmnster.
and south the crops are excellent and
the yield will be heavy.
A larger than average wheat crop
is being thrashed in Manitoba. 1t has
been estimated that the total yield
of the three provinces will not be less
than 225,OOO,O00 bushels and it may
be that somewhere between 250,OOO,-
600 and 3OO,O0OO00 bushels will be the
final figure.
Oats is a good crop in all three
provinces. This crop has also grown
rapidly during the last two or three
weeks. Excepting from those fields
which were sown late for green feed,
the yield will be heavy and the grain
excellent. Barley and rye are above
the average. There was sufficient help
to harvest the rOp.-Advertisement.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
FATE's JOKE ON THE CRITIC
Woman Henceforth VIII Be Slower to
Find Fault With the Way Other
Folks Dress.

A woman living on the upper East
side Of New York was being escorted
through West Forty-ninth street on a
recent evening on her way to her
favorite moving picture house in
Broadway. To her escort she re-
marked:
''Do look at the skirt on the wom-
an just ahead of US. 1t is not hung
right. 1t says on the left side and
bitches up on the right side. II
couldn't put my clothes on better than
that I wouldn't go out"
The speakers disapproval was
hardly voiced when she gasped,
clutched at one of her hips, then at
the other. then whispered tragically to
her escort:
mercy. some of my clothing is un-
fastened. It's coming down right
here in the street. Dear me. what
shall do? Isn't there hotel near?
can't hold II up"
The escort steered her into a handy
restaurant and she FASTENED inside.
emerging in a little while looking
greatly relieved. AS the two took up
their walk toward the theater the
woman said contritely:
"Guess I won't be so pert again
about criticizing other women's cloth
ing and the way it's put on"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18

wealthy diamond dealer. That night
they announced their engagement at q
dinner given by Lofts.
Girl Met Lofts by Appointment.
Six days later Lofts called Miss
Wood at the hotel.
Come to my apartment. I want to
talk to you about Roy's future" was
his message. Miss Woods went.
Lofts met her at the door dressed
only in pajamas. Drinks followed.
Five hours later Shayne. awaiting her
arrival at her mothers home, received
a phone call. 1t was Ruth.
"Come and get me. l am at Lofts
home! And hurry!" was the message.
Shayne went.
An hour later officers came rush
ing to the house. Lofts lay dead on
the floor. Shayne was awaiting. Miss
Wood had fed.
Shayne refused at first to tell her
name-but finally consented. Both
we're arrested. Both were grilled.
Both obtained "scare heads" in the
papers and both faced the searching
glances of officials and spectators at
coroners jury. Their story was
24-hour sensation of Chicago. And
both were exonerated.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
The Worlds
Champion Singer
BY r. RAY BAKER

10. 1920. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.)
AS Jim Hennessey stood at the top
Of the br0wn-stOne steps and stupidity
surveyed the white panels Of the green
door. 1t began to dawn on him
through his daze that wooing Maggie
Walton and promoting prize fights did
not harmonic.
With ring In his pocket he had
called that afternoon with an errati-
cally humping heart. He had been
greeted coolly. however, and Maggie
had seated herself on the davenport
and glared at him reproachful and
said accusingly:
s'Jim, this is the end of things.
can stand it any longer"
lie took the newspaper which she
held up and his eyes met the headline:
kALOOZO'S CONCERT
IS CALLED OFF
Advance Sale of Tickets So Light
Managers Couldn't Make
Expenses.
Eyes, It's the end OF things" Maggie
continued, while tears welled in her
eyes. "Since you came to town year
ago and started the fighting business
Cattolane hasn't stood for respectable
entertainment. We used to have q
real musical artist once in a while,
but your fights have cultivated the
city's brutal tastes. This is the sec
ond attempt to get grand opera ce-
lebrity here, and it's the second fail
ure, since Cattolane developed thirst
for blood.
"Jim, I've tried to put up with it,
because cared lot for you, but !
love music and loathe fighting. So
there's no use of our continuing"
Jim made the fatal mistake Of at
tempting reconciliation with his bank
book.
"But look, Maggie" he implored,
displaying the evidence of his pros
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
stupidity surveyed the White Panels.

perity. "See the big wad I've laid
away as a result of the fights. Why,
we could get married tomorrow. Let's
do it, See, I've brought the ring"
Flame fiared in Maggie's black eyes.
With majesty and grandeur she rose
to her feet.
go away, Jim Hennessey. I'd
rather trim hats the rest of my life
than marry the richest man in the
world, unless he gained his wealth by
some decent method"
"But. Maggie" he protested, hold
ing the handbook before her.
Don't Maggie mel" she cried, push
ing him into the hall and out on the
steps. do something worth while be-
fore you ask me to wear a ring"
Having surveyed the panels of the
green door to his satisfaction. Jim
shrugged his shoulders and made his
way slowly to the home of the Daily
Banner" He had practically COM
pleted negotiations for an exhibition
by the worlds champion heavyweight.
and it was the correct thing to consult
the Banner" sporting editor.
Jim walked dejectedly up the stairs
to the editorial room. The sporting
editor was busy. so Jim waited. and
looked abstractedly out of window.
he saw a young couple pass. arm-in-
arm, chatting blithesomely. and In
vacant lot two newsboys were batter
ing each other while an admiring
throng urged them on. Jim felt sick.
The sporting editor finished his
work. approached him. rubbing his
hands and grinning. and asked for a
cigarette.
"well. do we get the big boutr he
inquired affably. obtaining a match
from the same source.
Jim turned from the window with
q vacant stare.
Say. BILL" he asked thoughtfully.
ssho Is the worlds champion singerT
II was about three months later that
Q debona.r young man, who appeared
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
sabe.s Appeal Touches Father.

New Castle, Pa.-Contentment pre-.
walls in the home of Betty Jane Reno,
and her brothers, Jack and Ralph. at
New Castle, Pa.
Mr.. Reno, who was in Cleveland,
read Betty'g letter to the paper. and
was touched by the appeal. 81 was
Just going TO work" he wrote home to
his wife, ''and saw Betty's letter In
the paper. l simply couldn't work.
had no idea how the Riddles would
suffer"
He forwarded a money order with
the letter, and stated that he would
return and 'play square" with the
family he had deserted
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18

Concrete, N. D.-Al Olson. ranch
er, spent Is hours under horse which
fell with him into gulley near here,
and was caught under some brush.
The horse was unable to rise and o.
sons legs were caught under the AMI
NAL in such a manner that he could
not extricate himself. The horse
struggled to his feet, and during the
effort bruised Olson considerably.
The man dug hole in the earth with
a pocket knife In which to bury his
head when the horse attempted to get
up.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
MURDERER LEAVES
PRISON RICH MAN
Made Rich by Oil Lands While
Serving Term in Texas
Penitentiary.

Eastland, Tex.-"Uncle Bill" Ed
wards, who was sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary about ten years ago for the
murder Of neighbor, G. A. Rogers
entered upon his term Of SO years Of
imprisonment poor farmer. He was
released few days ago, upon pardon
Of Gov. w. P. Hobby, and finds him
self millionaire, all due to the dis
covery Of oil upon his 320-acre hillside
farm.
Edwards was pardoned on his sew
entieth birthday. the pardon coming
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18

regular. do not suffer the pains l used
to, keep house and do all my work. I
recommend your medicine to all who
suffer as did and you may use my let
ELL, Harrington Me.
There are many women who suffer ~
Mrs. Mitchell did and who are being bene-
flied by this great medicine every day.
1t has helped thousands of women who
have been troubled with displacements,
inflammation, liberation, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bearing
down feeling, indigestion, and nervous
prostration.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound contains no narcotics or harmful
drugg. It is made from extracts of
roots and herbs and is safe medium
for women. If you need special advice
write Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
EATONIC Users
DO This-Get the
Greatest Benefits

Chicago, nl.-Thousands of reports
from people all over the U. S. who
have tested eatonic, show the greatest
benefits are obtained by using it for
few weeks, taking one or two tablets
after each meal.
Eatonic users know that it stops
Belching, Bloating, Heartburn, and
Stomach Miseries quickly. but the
really lasting benefits are obtained by
using eatonic long enough to take the
harmful excess acids and gases entire
ly out Of the system. This requires
little time, for eatoAic takes up the
excess acidity and poisons and carries
them out of the body and Of course.
when it is all removed, the sufferer gets
well, feels fine-full of life and pep.
If you have been taking an eatonic
now and then. be sure and take it regu-
larry for time and obtain all of these
wonderful benefits. Please speak to
your druggist about this, SO that he can
tell others that need this help. Adv.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
Love for Mother-in-LaW
Leads to Mans Arrest

Some men like to feel their
mothers-in-law are about mil
lion miles away. But Robert
Dawson of Louisville, KY, isn't In
that class. He and his mother
in-law, Mrs. Christine Topper.
were arrested in Fort Wayne,
Ind, Dawson being accused of
leaving his family in Louisville.
His only excuse was his infatu-
alton for his wife's mother.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
The cuticura Toilet Trio.

Having cleared your skin keep 1t clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The soap to cleanse
and purify. the Ointment to soothe and
heal, the Talcum to powder and per-
fume No toilet table is complete
without them. 25c everywhere.-Adv.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18

q n d SUCH q bear
ng d 0 W n feel
ing that l could not
stand on my feet.
] also had other dis
tressing symptoms.
At times I had to
give up work. I
tried q number Of
remedies but Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound did
me more good than
ANYTHING else. I am
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
The Verdict.

Spoiled Star-The critics say I am
1ust killing in this part.
The Manager-Yes, they do say
you murder 1t.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
HIGHEST Grade.

There are various grades Of opti-
mlsm-the active optimists are now
being called "peptimists. "-Bostou
Transcript
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18

DIR. Peery's Dead Shot" not only expels
Worms or Tapsworm Bat cleans out the mu-
Gus In which they breed and tones up the
digestion One dose suff1cient.-Adv.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18

Some people like the town without
doing very much to make the town
like them.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
SICK WOMEN
HEAR ME
You Can Be Free from Pain
as I Am, If You Do as | Did.

Harrington, Mel suffered with
backache, pains through my hips
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18

When a widower begins to take
dancing lessons, 1t is sign that he
means to grasp another opportunity.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18

It's no trouble for man to brag
of his good judgment when he makes
a good guess.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18
Imagination Staogers.

FfHdgfHdtIuH otdygeTSs
"Why did they separator"
Nobody knows"
"How dreadful" y Boston Tran
script.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-09-18

1t was about three months later that
. debonar young man who appeared
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-11
FORMER SHERIFF
ENDORSES IAO!AC
"MONEY COULDN'T BUY THE GOOD
IT DID Me-" SAYS HON. A.
X. ANDERSON.

"Money could not buy the good Tanlac
has done me. and | gladly recommend it
for what it has done in my case" said
Hon. Archie r. Anderson of Houston.
Texas, Ex-Sheriff of Harris County. re-
Gently.
Mr.. Anderson is unquestionably, not
only one of the best known, but one of
most popular men who ever held public
office in the State of Texas. After serv-
ing as Deputy sheriff of Harris County
for twelve years, Mr.. Anderson was elect
ed Chief of Police of the City of Hous-
ton. He had occupied this office only
short time when the Sheriff of Harris
County died. Mr. Anderson's friends
persuaded him to make the race for the
unexpired term of Sheriff, to which he
was easily elected. He was honored with
re- election seven different times and
served the people in this important office
for fifteen consecutive years. Then Mr..
Anderson declined re- election and retired
to private life. He cast his lot among
the people of Houston and is large prop
erty owner and foremost citizen of that
interesting and prosperous city.
II was in run down condition." con-
tinued MIR. Anderson, "and had no appe-
tite at ALL could hardly sleep at night
and never felt like getting up in the
morning, was SO tired. had the worst
form of Indigestion, suffered all the time
from gas or my stomach and was con-
tinually belchlng up undigested food.
had to take my coffee without sugar, as
when drank it with sugar, would just
belch for hours would bloat and swell
up like | was poisoned and suffered with
neuralgia pains of the worst SORT, and
nothing seemed to help me only in a
temporary way. just can't tell you how
did suffer for the past four years and up
to the time began taxing Tanac, few
weeks ago.
''When read the testimonials of some
who had been relieved of troubles like
mine l just felt like l couldn't make
mistake by taking Tanlac and it has done
even more than had expected. | began
to feel better after taking my first bottle
and have just now started on my third
and Pm a different man already. sleep
like log now and eat just any and
everything want without the slightest
discomfort afterwards. | am glad to en-
dorse Tanlac because it does the work
and Pm telling all my friends just what
Pm telling you. | never felt better in
my life than do since taking Tanlac. |
am willing for you to publish my state
ment and let every suffering person who
may wish benefit by my experience with
this great medicine"
Tanlac is, sold in Belfast by Read &
Hills; in Prospect by L &. Dow & Co.,
and in Brooks by Albert X. Pilley.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-11
LORD ERYCE ON PLYMOUTH

PLYMOUTH, Feb. %. A letter from
Lord Bryce, the British statesman and
historian, was read by DR.. Alfred John.
son of Brookline to an audience which
filled Grand Army Hall, last night Lord
Bryce's letter was addressed to DR., John
son. The British statesman spoke of the
far-reaching influence of the spirit of the
Pilgrim Fathers as shown in the recent
formation of thirteen republics in Europe.
DR.. johnson, in his remarks, said that it
was the inspiration furnished by the Pill
grims which enabled Washington and his
great contemporaries to found the repub-
lie. The country again drew inspiration
from the same source when it faced the
trials of the Civil War period. Dr. john
son presented to the Tercentenary Com
mittee an excellent engraving of the
landing of the Pilgrims.
The attendance at the meeting was
striking evidenc of the interest the peo-
pie of the town are taking in the Tercen-
tenary, because, owing to the deep snow,
transportation was almost at a standstill.
Local committees are already considering
the problem of housing the multitude of
visitors who will attend the pageant and
other outdoor observan ces in the summer
of 1921.-Boston Transcript.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-11
Maine Centennial

All residents of Maine, old or young,
man, woman or child, are invited by the
Maine Centennial Committee to attend
the celebration to be held in Portland on
Monday evening, March Is, in comment
Grafton of the Tooth anniversary of Names
entrance into the Union. This is the exact
date of the official act in 1920 and was
selected by the committee for that reason.
The affair will be held in City Hall,
Portland, during the evening There will
be band concert by the American Legion
band of As pieces from 7.30 to p. m, and
this will be followed by the exercises.
Governor Milliken and his Council will
be present and there will be speakers of
State and nation wide reputation. Maine
delegation to Congress will be invited as
well as other notables.
The affair, also, will be featured by the
official opening of the Centennial Com
mittee's headquarters in the east wing of
the City Hall. This immense room, do
mated by the city, has been handsomely
decorated and furnished and will be open
to all during he summer months.
The complete program will be announced
within few days.
1t also has been definitely settled to hold
big State wide celebration in Portland
during the week of June 28-July 5, of
which the city of Portland will pay one
half of the total cost. This it is fully ex-
pected will be the greatest event of its
kind in the history of Maine.