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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-01-15

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IN The CIRCUIT COURT, rwgLrrn
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AND FOR DE SOTO COUNTY Nv

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James Hingson and Crales I4irooo,
NNIlNn Of
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Allege War Office
Slack in Efforts to
Get Draft Evaders

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Charges
that tn ewar department Is taking 10
action looking to the prosecution of
draft evaders and deserters were filed
with the house judiciary committee
today by representatives OF service
mems organizations. The committee
is considering u bill to extend the
statute of Limitation from three TO six
years for prosecution OF violation OF
the selective service act.
William q. Murdock, department
adiutant OF the American Legion for
Ponnnsylvania, declared that tho war
department has done nothing but
promise prosecutions" OF more than
10000 draft evaders and desertera
under military regulations, IL also
that the war department is taking no
justice was making little progress in
dealing with another 10000 men
who were claimed to have violated
the service act but were punishable
under criminal statutes rather than
military laws.
Chairman Volatead OF the commit
tee said later he expected to write
to Secretary Baker for information
concerning tho departments disposi-
tion OF the cases.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
JAPANESE PRESS
CR|TICIzES THE
WILSON MESSAGE
Newspapers Caustic in
Comment on Ommis-
sion of League and Jap
anese Questions.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 1G.--Critlc-
ism OF President Wilson's last message
to congress by the newspapers In
Japan was made public here today
by the japanese consulate.
AcCordinE to tho japanese consul
ate advices the Toxic Yo"odgu OF
Dec. 10 commented;
president Wilson says Americans
should espouse the acuse OF right
and Justice but II IL curious to note
that Americas attitude IL becoming
increasingly contrary to this princi-
pie OF late. The presidential mesaare
makes no reference whatever to the
league OF nations nor to Japanese qucs-
tons II is deplorable for the sake
OF Americans that they should more
and more be lead to lose alght OF JUS
tice and humanity. The Japanese
question In capable OF Immediate soln-
tiOn II justice u respected"
The Toxic. Nichl Nichi OF Dee. 10
commented:
"President Wilson does not say a
single word regarding IL tthe league of
nations) In his congressional message
II he renlly believes that right makes
might, why should he fcil to urge In
his message the necessity of joining
the league and try to dispel the mis-
understandings entertained by Amer
icnns and the world generally? The
present attitude of President Wilson
In arrange to say the least
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Legion Officers
Appear to Defend
Compensation Claims

wASHINGTO,S, Dec. 16.-Claims
fcr former service men to grants
from congress were supported today
by representatives OF the American
Legion at senate finance committee
hearings on the house bill to adjust
the compensation Of world war vet
Grams.
Senator McCumber. republican,
North Dakota, acting chairman, rds-
cd the question of postponlng action
until 1922 or 1921 wheroupon Gil
bert Bettman OF Ohio, chairman of
the legion's legislative committee, said
that while the legion would defend"
the tax plan OF the house bill, II
would not defend postponement
Major II. w. Galbraith, national
commander OF the legion presented
arguments Of the service men for an
adjusted compensation. He declared
that most of them were drafted while
others properly" claimed exemption,
but with the privilege of earning high
wages, as compared with the $50
monthly pay of the service men.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
SAYS De VALERA
f. IS IN HIDING
FOR BRIEF REST
President of Irish Repub-
lie Has No Intention of
Returning to Ireland
Now, Secretary Asserts
~ rvs Assoe,Arso .ssss

NEW, YORK, Dec. 1G.-Eamonn
DeNalera, president Of the Irish RE-
pulic' Is "in hiding" in this country
but may consider returning to Great
Britain II granted safe conduct by
Premier Lloyd George, Harry Boland.
his secretary. announced here today.
Mr., Bolnnd. who said he alone
knew whore MIR, DeValera was, de-
clined to make known his where
abouts.
Mr.. Boland was in jovlal mood
when n representative of the Associat-
ed Press entered his office. He treat
ed lightly all references to reports
that Mr.. DeValera would return to
Ireland.
THE chief is all tagged out" he
snid. "IIe has disappeared for a rest.
But { can say authoritatively that he
will resume his tour OF this country
he has many spanking dates to fill
when he ia rested.
"He dropped 1t at Milwaukee. lie
will take II up again and go out to
Spokane"
II am the only man who knows
where he is' he added with n smile
Except the Sim Fein bodygunrd we
have around him"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
FOUR NEW NATIONS
MADE MEMBERS OF
THE LEAGUE TODAY
Bulgaria, Costa Rica,
Finland and Luxem-
bourg Admitted; Five
Candidates Are Turned
Down.

GENEVA, Dec. 16.-(By the Asso-
ciated ProsH) -Four new nations were
made members Of the league of ma
tions by the assembly of the league
here today. They were Bulgaria.
Costa Rica, Finland, and Luxem-
bourg. France and Australia abstain
cd from voting when the admission OF
Bulgaria was before tho assembly
for decision.
The committee reported unfavor-
ably on the applications Of Armenia,
Esthonia, Litnuanin, Letvia and Geor-
gia. II failed TO recommend the ad-
mission Of Armenia because authority
over tho entire territory of that ma
tion was not being exercised by tho
government. The nope was express-
ed that Armenia might be admitted
at an early date.
At the opening of today's session,
President Hymans announced that the
request for consideration Of tho
Tacna- africa case at this session OF
the assembly had been withdrawn,
with the request that 1t he put on the
agenda OF the next assembly, to meet
in September.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
WALLACE REFUSES
TO MEET GERMAN
AM DASSADOR
American Ambassador
to France Declines In
PRODUCTION to Repre-
sentative of Warning
Nation

PAfllS. Dec. f6.--IIugh Wallace,
the American ambassador, last night
refused to meet Wilhelm Mayer Won
k0uffbeuren the German ambassador
because the Cnited States still ia
technically In a state OF war with
Germany.
The Incident occurred at an off
cial dinner to the diplomatic corps
given by Raoul peret, president OF
the chamber of deputies and his wifo.
Ambassador Wallace, dean of the di-
plomatic corps. In the absence OF the
italian ambassador, and Mrs. wal
lace, were the guests OF honor.
Pierrd DeFouquieres of the for
eign office, known as the 'introducer
of ambassadors approached Ambas-
sador Wallace In the reception room
before the dinner and said;
The German ambassador desires to
be presented to you"
Cant you forget?" inquired Mr..
Wallace, who knows NJ Fouquieres
very we'll.
He is standing Just behind me-"
replied NJ. Fouqulerea. "IIo is very
persistent. did not wish TO embar-
| Tass you"
Tell him" said Mr.. Wallace that
| refuse to meet him"
The German am bassador was stand
ing 10 near that he heard Mr. Wal
lace's reply and NJ Fouquicrcs re-
neatcd the response to him.
News of the incident spread rapidly
among the IFS guests, who included
many OF the most notable men In upb-
lie life OF France. Ambassador wal
lace was surrounded by persons con
graduating him, among whom were
| Philippe Berthelot, political director
OF the French foreign office, and
| Baron Hardinge the new British am
| baAsador to France.
The eplosOde was much talked OF
| In political circles in Paris today
whore II was commented that the
| American ambassador could not vel
meet socially the ambassador of O
country with which the United States
| Is nt Mnr.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
AMERICAN CABLES
SUBJECTED TO THE
BRITISH Censor
Head of Western Union
Says All Messages Are
Rigidly Inspected by
British Authorities.

WASHINGTON, Dor is. An
American cable messages leaving
Great Britain now are being held up
for examination by the British naval
intelligence authorities. Newcomb II.
Carlton president OF the Western
Union Telegraph company testified
today when recalled before special
senate committee invest eating cables
and the advisability Of legislative ac-
tioan affecting them.
The new British requirements have
been imposed, Br. Carlton said. for
the purpose OF throwing light apon
internal disturbances IN drpat Rrlti,in
and | presume more particularly with
reference to Ireland and bolabovisnl.
Mr.. Carlton added that he was not
sure whether in-bound cables frons
tho United States also were being held
for examination.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Church Dome Falls;
Workrnen Buried
~ rnr A..aelArsn rur..

LONG BEACH. Calf, Dec. 16.-
The dome OF the new First Christian
church, under construction here, fell
today Just after most OF the work.
men had left for lunch. Two were
believed caught in the wreckage aud
police and firemen were called to
eXtricate them.
Tho church. which was planned to
cost $25O,OOO was to have been fin
ished about January 10. A large
number OF workmen are employed
on the construction but only fifteen
were indoors when the crash came.
Thirteen OF these were eXtrlcmted.
The missing two were believed to
have been buried In the wreckage.
The collapse OF the dome was be-
lieved to have been caused by the
application of sixteen yards of con-
crete. Inspection indicated that the
entire structure had been SO wrecked
that the remaining portions would
probably have to be torn down.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Parents Forced to Watch
Funeral Pyre of Children
As Flames Destroy Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry selzkoff.
near Glendale, Ariz,, near here.
late last night according to word
received here today. Two other
children, boys, four and seven
years old, escaped with severe
burns.
Those who lost their lives are
two girls, three and twelve years
old. and a boy aged five. Their
parents had gone to the home of
a neighbor. who was sick. Driv-
ing toward home about II p. M.
Mr.. and Mrs. Selzkoff saw their
house burning and made utmost
speed to reach Il in time to res
cue the children. They found
the house u mass OF flame. Tho
two small survivors were OUT
side, badly burned and unable to
tell how they escaped. When II
was possible to go into the ruins,
the charred bodies OF the other
three were found. That of the
eldest girl was beside fire place.
Those of the smaller girl and
boy were locked In each others
arms In what had been their
bed.
Indications we're that the i2
year old girl after putting her
small brothers and sisters TO bed,
had sat beside the hearth and
fallen asleep and had not awah-
ened when blazing embers from
the fire place had dropped out
upon tho floor and set the house
aflre.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16

Thw hill In limited in its applica-
tion to common carriers under tho
transportation act. II provides a fine
Of $4,000 and ten years imprisonment
for persons who with intent to OBJ
struct. delay. hinder or prevent the
movement of commodities In COM
inrrcc shall by word OF mouth or by
prenontation, exhibition or circulation
Of written or printed words, solicit,
advise, induce or persuade, or attempt
to induce or persuade any person or
persons employed (by common car
rlrlD to quit such employment"
Penalties OF $4,000 and fifteen
yraiH imprisonment are proposed for
similar actions with the use of force
or violence and for destruction or
damage to carriers property, fines OF
$4,000 and ten years imprisonment
are proposed.
The final section of the bill de-
ciares that nothing in this act shall
lee taken to deny to any individual
the right to quit his employment for
any reason"
Returning To the senate some time
after the bill was passed Senator
LaFollette. republican OF Wisconsin,
gave notice that he would ask the
senate to reconsider its action, lie
raid that the bill was passed during
mis- absence and without opportunity
for him to object.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
WITNESSES SAY ENGLAND
HAS "CEASED 10 FUNCTION

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.--The
commission of the committee of one
hundred investigating conditions in
Ireland heard two witnesses today aud
adjourned until other witnesses ar
rive from England and Ireland early
next week.
Miss Nellie Craven of Washington
described the killing of her cousin,
MichReP Walsh, which she said was
done by the Black and Tans while she
was visiting at Galway, Ireland, last
October 10. She also declared that
her 19'year-old brother had been
stripped and beaten by British SOL
dlers on September 80.
Paul ]. l'urnas of New York, n
member of the Society of Friends.
presented report of the British
branch of the society on conditions
in Ireland. Tho report said "the
English government has ceased to
function over at least so per cent OF
Ireland"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Spud Murphy on
Trial for Assault;
Police Guard Court

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. is.-Ea-
mond ,spud) Murphy. puglist went
to trial here today on charge
OF having assaulted Jessie Montsomery
II years old, IN shack which waa
the headquarters OF a gang early
Thanksgiving morning. Four other
members OF the gang are awaiting
trial, and three alleged members were
lynched at Santa Rosa last week after
three peace officers had been MUIR
dered.
Murphy failed in his efforts TO OBJ
tain u change OF venue. A large de-
tachment of police were placed on
guard In the halls and In the room
whore Murphy went TO trini. Admis-
sion TO the court room was by cord.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Quarter Million in
Income Taxes Paid
In State Yesterday

Money collected on the fourth
quarterly installments OF the 1919 in
come taxes has amounted TO more
than secs, 900, James A. Hall collec-
tor OF the internal 'evenue depart
ment announced this morning,
Mr.. Hall said that the office had
had the busiest day in It's history yes
torday, The office was open until
midnight and collections were ex-
tremely heavy, As a result less than
4 percent of the fourth installments
of the 1919 income taxes remain un-
paid.
Mr. Hall announced also that there
are but l3 people In the state who
have not paid their previous Install
ments. The amount to he paid by
the lS on previous installments
amounts TO S2S6.67.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Air Mail Pilot
Makes Record Flight
On Delivery Route

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. 10
Pilot james f. Moore OF the air mail
service. yesterday made the flfst
round trip between Cheyenne and
Salt Lake City ever completed by an
nlrplnne between dawn and dark
ness.
Moore. according to local. air mail
officials. left the Cheyenne field at
G:2Sa. M, delivered 400 pounds of
mail in Shlt Lake city and was back
at the field here at 4;44 p. IN. He
had flown 500 miles. crossed the
Rocky mohnnlns twice and made two
stops, one AZ Rock Springs, Wyo., on
the westward trip and the other at
Salt Lake City.
Tho westward flight was made in
five hours nnd twenty eight minutes
and the return trip im three hours,
and four minutes. At times he at
tainod an altitude OF $4,000 feet.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Woman Surprised
When Axe Blow
Kills Husband

TACOMA. Wash, Dec. i6.--Ai-
bert Scurry, barber. 40, was
killed by blows from an axe, al
legged to have been welded by his
wife early today. Mrs. scurry
called the police. who found tho
husband dead from n blow on the
side of the head. The wife was
taken to the city jail whore she
said. according to tho police, she
had struck her husband with an
axe following quarrel. She de-
clared she did not mean to kill
him and explained that she was
wrought up into great anger be-
cause her husband objected to his
step p-daughtcr attending social
function. Police are inclined to
believe that Scurry was struck as
he lay asleep In bed. Coroner q,
u. shaver found 4 fractured skull
caused death
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
P. 0. Department
Worried Over
Christmas Mail

WASHINGTON, Dec. a6.--
Whether the people OF the country
are ignoring the mail early" slo-
gan Of the post office department
or have experienced n strong sub
sistenco Of the Christmas spirit of
giving Is question over which the
department expressed considerable
concern. There has been prac-
ticaliy no Increase In the volume
OF malls due to Christmas mailing
up to the present time, said an
announcement by the department
whereas by December 10 last year
the mails had increased 90 per
cent above normal
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
MONDELL DEMANDS THAT
GOVERNMENT ESTIMATES
Be CUT | l-2 BILLIONS
Republican Unfathomable Inconsistency
Houstons Enormous Budget and Wilson's Pleas
for National Economy

WASHINGTON, Dec 10.-Urging "rigid appro-
pTialons for during
order tighten
Ing, republican leader declared In te today
estimate S053O0OOO0 submitted
should be reduced approximately s4OO0O00OO
reduction he si must be effected chiefly BY soang
down In estimates for the undry civil
the total OF which,
appropriations by than S0fi 100000.
Critczlng
ssicncy" in the estimates submitted
made by president
Mr. Monlcll declared
characterize these estimates" ttNfttftH
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Daniels Urges That
Naval Program Must
Be Rounded Out

WASHINGTON. Dec. l6.--Author-
ization for new construction to round
out the fleet built or building, con-
slsting OF five 10000 ton light
cruisers, four gun boats, five mine
laying submarines, two cruiser sub
marines and one airplane carrier,
was urged today by Secretary Dan
iels before the naval subcommittee
Of the house appropriat on COM
mittee.
The secretary added that while he
had given tentative approval TO the
general boards recommendation for
n new three year building program
including major craft. he would not
now ask that congress authorize more
than the rounding out program he
had presented.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16

sV rvs AsaoeiArGp PNuss
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-To gi-e
quick relief TO those suffering from
n flood of importations, Representa-
tive Young, republican, North Dakota,
today introduced an emergency tarin
bill effective for Il period OF twelve
months and assessing heavy duties
on agricultural items. He said this
would take the place OF an embargo.
The bill provides for duties on cat
tie ranging from IS TO $3.50 per
head; hogs t2.5O per head; sheep
$3.50 TO $2.50 per head; corn and
barley 80 cents per bushel; corn meal
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Party Lines Are Abandoned
In Effort By Congress to
Help Finance Farmers
Committee of Republicans and Democrats Formed at Confer
ence to Consider Measures Most Likely to Relieve
Tension Due to Falling Prices

"A apeclal committee was appointed
and was instructed to prepare a re-
port recommending a policy for con-
Eress ~ lie presented next Monday
when the comics ence will hold Its next
meeting.
Members OF :he committee are Re-
representatives. Young republican,
North Dakota, chairman; Green,
Iowa; Sinnott, Oregon; Timberlake,
Colorado; Ayers, Kansas; smith, llli-
nois Tincher, Kansas; ana RtJdtck
Montana, all republicans and JIud-
speth, TtxaS and Martin, Louisiana.
democrats,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.--Repub-
lican and democratic members Of the
house from the agricultural districts
met today In joint conference TO con-
slider what action by congress will best
serve TO meet the needs OF farmers
who are facing financial loss as
result Of falling crop prices,
The conference was called by Re-
preventative Knutson, republican,
Minnesota. and II was said that II
would be continued as a congressional
organization created TO aid farmers
not only In the present situation but
In the future.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Right to Take Strike
Vote to Be Decided
By Railroad Board

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.--Decision as to
whether railroad unions are permitted
under the Esch-Cummins transporta-
tion act to take strike votes among
their grievances TO the United states
Railway Labor board for adjuctfnent,
will be handed down tomorrow by
the board II was announced today
following a hearing in the case Of
two unions which took such vote
on the Norfolk 4 Western lines.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Attorney General to
Recommend Execution

LINCOLN, Neb. Dee, i6,-Attorney
General Davis today announced he
would recommend to Gov. Mckclvie
that the death sentences imposed upon
Alison y. Cole and Allen Vincent
GrRmmer be executed. Tho governor
has announced his actions would be
governed by the attorney generals
recommendations.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Lefvre Resigns as
French War Minister

PARIS, Dec. i6.-Andree Lefvre,
the war minister, resigned today. His
resignation resulted from his opposi-
tion to the new military service bill
now before the chamber OF deputies
which provides for eighteen months
obligatory military service. NJ. Lefvre
had insisted upon two years service
with the colors.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
10 REGULATE WRESTLING.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Wrestling
matches in Chicago will be decided
under the strict supervision of the
City Athletic commission. Mayor
Thompson indicated today that he
would sign the ordinance passed by
the council yesterday creating the
commission. The city will receive
10 per cent OF the gross receipts of
nil wrestling shows.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
Czecho-Slovakia
Quells Its Reds

PARIS, Dec. 16,-Attcmpts which
have been made by communists in
Czech -SlOvakia to overthrow the
government and seize power In that
nation have failed entirely, according
to the latest dispatches to the French
foreign office. The Czecho- -Slovak
government, 1t is declared, is emerg'
ing from the turmoil OF the past fort
night in strong position.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
MEXICAN STRIKE AvERTED.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. ia gem
eral strike of railway telegraphers
and station agents which was called
yesterday has been avertod Several
demands made by the men have been
granted and others Will be submitted
to arbitration, these demands includ-
ing recognition of the union wage in
crenses, shorter hours and indemni-
ties for personal injury.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-16
poSTNIAsTER IN THE Tolls.

NORTH PLATE, Neb., Dec. 16.-
Fred Peterson, postmaster at Etna.
Nebraska. was held under $4,000
bond by United States commission
er when arraigned yesterday on n
charge of embezzllng 1856. The
complaint was signed by n post OFFICE
inspector and assistant United States
attorney l.. A. Magney. In default
of bail Peterson was remanded to
mil