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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14

helped in the discovery of the secret
of such growth. The trunk is 80 inches
thick and is more like an artificially-
cut board than a tree trunk.
Its curious shape was due to no
more than little bruise or two which
persuaded it to grow vigorously In one
direction and not at all in any other.
A similar bruise on another trunk
made 1t grow a round table top OF
beautifully wood, vastly
harder than the normal tree, in spite
of the fact that it grew very much
more quickly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14

Great Britain, France, Japan, and the
United States.
"a great system Of railroads must
be built over there" he said. pointing
out China would require considerable
American, steel, bridges, equipment,
farming implements, cotton mill and
mining machinery, and machine-mak.
ing tools.
siberia is in need of American ma
chinery and methods" he continued
"as well as men who would develop
Its rich agricultural. timber, and min.
Ing resources"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14

ticipated in the formation of bust
ness enterprise. His address was de-
livered before the American Manufac-
turers' association.
European nations have learned, he
said, that the policy of the warship
anu grab" is outworn and that they
can best serve their interests and
those of China by stopping the race
for concessions and by adopting plans
of cooperation.
Financial assistance is 10 be given
China by the new consortium. COM
posed of strong banking groups In
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14
SEE FRIENDSHIP WIPED OUT
Prominent Japanese Express Their
Views of the Exclusion Law Pro-
posed by California.

Tokio.-Representative japanese ex-
press the opinion that there is no hope
of permanent solution OF the Cali
fornia problem until after the presi-
dental election in the United States.
Through the medium Of the press, how
ever, they continue to put forward
strong opposition to the proposed ref
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14

erendum In California, designed to ex-
tend the present law excluding Japa-
nese from land ownership in Califor-
MIA.
Among the writers is Visc0unt Ia
kaaki Kato. former foreign minister,
who says:
"That America, which constantly is
advocating the cause of righteousness
and humanity, should dare without
giving proper reasons to deprive Jap
anese of the fruits of many years Of
painstaking labor. is On act we can
never overlook. That America Of all
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14
PUREBRED STOCK ADVOCATED
Improvement Can Be More Quickly
Brought about by Use Of Moro
Registered Sires.

The more general use Of good pure
bred sires is strongly advocated as the
foundation stone to live stock improve
ment on account of the fact that i'm
provement can be more quickly and
economically brought about in the
herds Of the country by the use OF
better sires than In any other way.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14
ECONOMIC IN FEEDING HOGS
Where Abundance of Grain Is Fur
nished Animals Will Not Eat as
Much on Pasture.

Where too much grain is fed the
hogs satisfy, their appetites on grain
and will not eat as much pasture as
they should. For that reason under
present conditions, when grain prices
are high and pork prices compara-
lively low, it is advisable to limit the
grain ration to two pounds or less.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14

countries should resort to an act 50
cruel and inhuman is really inexplica-
ble." I
'If California passes the proposed
referendum" Viscount Kaneko says
california win write an indelible Inn
preston upon the nninds Of every man,
woman and child in Japan.
"But J DO not predict war viii re
suit. Yet all the good the visit Of Per
ry to Japan accomplished, and all the
friendship that has grown up between
the two nations In the last "a years
will be wiped out In q single day."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14
Gas roo Weak for Suicide.

Waukesha, Wis.-Gas pressure here
is too weak for suicide purposes. Fred
Winnie, a former soldier, locked him
self In q room Of the Schlitz hotel in
this city, and stuffing the cracks,
turned on the gas and lay down. When
the door was forced the next morn
ing, he was revived with little effort.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14

Other discoveries and experiments
prove that an artistic bruise, it may
be no more violent than strong pres
sure with the fingertips. can make a
tree expand in desired direction,
just as an insect by a little juice or
well-directed puncture can create a
gall or curl a leaf.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14
May Grow Square Trees
English School of Forestry Has Made
the Discovery That the Process
Is a Simple One.

A method of growing square trees
has been discovered by the school Of
forestry at Cambridge. England.
Such trees have not yet been grown
on a commercially profitable scale, but
one specimen of the oblong tree exists
IN the school and it is said to have.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14
USES ONLY PUREBRED SIZES
No Scrubs of Any Kind Found on
Farm of Farmer Residing in
chaIlam County, Wash.

More than one-third Of group OF
farmers in Challam county, WASH,
who recently enrolled In the Better
Sires-Better Stock" campaign Will
purchase purebred sires In one or
more classes of animals. The COM
munications to the department Of
agriculture showed a particular inter-
est in purebred boars, although many
other classes of animals besides swine
are kept In the community.
The owner Of one well-stocked farm
listed Percheron stallion, q Guernsey
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14
FAR EAST BEcK0Ns YANKEES
Thomas w. Lamont Sees Tremendous
Business Possibilities Opening
Up for Americans

New York.-The Far East bids fair
to become the greatest foreign outlet
in the world for American manufac-
ture and enterprise, il properly devel-
Oped by our business men and inves-
tors, declared Thomas w. Lamont OF
]. p. Morgan & Co.. following bis re-
turn from the Orient, where he par
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14
UnseIfish Devotion?

"Talk about unselfish devotion!"
swell? p
"Jibway will drop his business at
any time and spend day helping his
wife hunt for cook"
'Umph! That isn't unselfish devo-
ton. Jibway eats at home"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14

To provide power to industries at
less cost than at present an extensive
scheme Of electrifcation, covering
practically all Of Holland, is ccnteia-
plated.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14
Sufficient Excuse.

Jimmie's teacher asked him why he
was late, and he replied: Nobody
walked up. cause the wakeup bell in
the clock didn't ring"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-10-14

bull, Chester white boar, Lincoln
ram, a bronze gobbler, and barred
rock rooster, all of pure breeding.
There were no scrubs of any kind on
this farm.
The Washington times., 1920-12-10
l92OBANNER YEAR
FOR US. SHIPPING
Not Likely to Be EqualIed for
Years to Come" Says o.
ficiaI Report.

The hscal year Of 1890 Was one of
maximum records In most branches Of
American shipping and shipbuildins"
and 10 mot likely to be eauaied for
years TO come" according to the an
nusl report OF the Commissioner OF
Navigation made public today.
The total American registered, en-
rolled and licensed tonnage on Juns
30 was Is.sz+.ss1 gross tons. three
times The tonnssein 1sot OF Germany.
whose former place as the second
maritime power the United states aow
firmly holds, the report declared.
The American ships built and docu-
mented during the year aggregated
S.sSe,syS gross tons, an output com
parable only to the worlds pye-vsr
record launching OF 3,332.Ss2 gross
tons In 1919 ard the British record Of
asos,05s gross tons under construc-
ton June 30. 1879.
American ships registsred for for
etgn trade on June 80, 1890. agyre-
gated s.s2s.SeS gross tons. nearly ten
fold the tonnage so registered In 1919.
4 The clearanees OF American ships In
foreign trade have aggregated nearly
2s.0O0, 900 net tons. or close to So per
cent Of the total clearances and double
the percentage OF 1914.
The tonnage OF the United States IL
now sufficient 10 carry about so per
cent In value OF the foreign trade cf
the United States, and during the past
year carried 46 per cent In value OF
exports ana 30 per cent In value OF
imports.
The Washington times., 1920-12-10
K.'OF c. ESTABLISHES
COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP
Organization Effected for Cath
Ollie University at Banquet.

Organization Of a national Knights
OF Columbus Fellowship OF ths
Catholic University Endowment was
effected last night at the second
annual banquet OF the fellowship
at the City CLUB.
The following national officers
were chosen to hold office until
next June:
President. +. Regis Noel; vice
~ esident, y. Nelson Rice; secretary,
Paschal sherman: secretary ex-
officio. Robert Nahoney. and treas
urer. Fergus J. Mcosker.
At the banquet the principal ad-
dresses were delivered by Bishop
Thomas J. Shahan. rector OF Cath
Ollie University, and DR.. Charles X,
Mccarthy, head OF the department of
American history.
The fellowship IL composed of
n,en who are holders OF the nifty
graduate scholarships yearly avail
able In competitive examinations,
established at Catholic University by
the Knights of Columbus.
The Washington times., 1920-12-10
GUARDSMEN HOLD
VA. CR0WDAT BAY
staunton PatroIIed as Jury Dis
agrees on Sentence for
C0lored AssaiIant.

STANTON, Va Dec. IO.-Troops
today are patrolling the streets here
to prevent the lynehing OF Harry
Hart, a negro, who il on trial in cir
cult court charged with having at.
tackled a white woman.
Formation OF a mob OF several hum
dred men last night outside the Jail
where the negro was confined led
Judge Henry W. Holt TO ask Gov.
Westmoreland Davis for company OF
national guard troops. The soldiers
arrived at $3.50 this morning from
Charloltesyillc. and today were sta
toned at the court house, jail, and
other points ia the central section OF
the city.
The mob formed last night after II
became known that the jury disagreed
on the verdict. 1t was understood ten
jurors sought death sentence, while
the remaining two held out for eight
cen years in the penitentlary.
The Jury was locked up for the
night, and this morning reported II
was In disagreement. Judge Holt dis
charged the jury and impaneled an
other. A verdict II expected late this
afternoon.
The Washington times., 1920-12-10
FLIES TO n. Y.FOR.
DIVORCE EVIDENCE
D. c. GirI.Wife Declares WAR
Husband Bigamist in Suit
To Be Filed Here.
tContinued from First Page)

CONTINUED from First Page)
mony In Boston on September D. 1870
to Terese Van Grove" The ceremony,
the book stated, was performed at
the Church of All Nations by the Rev.
willard Shattuck.
That afternoon ap army aviator
friend from Boiling Field hew with
her TO New York.
Mrs. Ockstadt was in New YORK
that night. That one visit to her nus
bands new home was enough, she
caught an early train back to wash
ington. Then she wrote asking an
explanation. She waited week, but
none came. Then she saw her attor-.
ney.
A few days later the first step was
taken in the Ming OF complaint
against Ockstadt charging non-sup-
port Of his wife and their two-year-
old son, Richard. Ockstadt was in
dicted, and brought to Washington.
He IL now ont on bond awaiting tria.
Yesterday, hts girl wife hled suit for
for absolute divorce.
ENDS SCHOOL ROMANCE
The divorce suit marks the end of
a romance which began in Central
High School. Buck" was captain of
the football team, leader Of tn
dramatic club, member Of the lambda
Sigma fraternity, and general student
idol. Little Elizabeth Agee was
generally accounted one OF the pref
test girls in all Central.
After commencement, 1917, Buck"
enlisted in the marines. A fewdays
later, he got a furlough, and the pair
eloped to Philadelphia and were mar
ried. Then they came home, and were
| forgiven.
"Buck" went up fast in the service
| He was made coporal, serg mt and
! then lieutenant. Elizabeth was WIEN
him as various training camps, from
South Carolina to Texas. Then little
} Richard came, and Elizabeth came
home to her parents in the lie GRANGE
apartments, facing the Pension Office
parN on Fourth street. northwest.
After the Armistice, Buck" went
. New York and speedily got d
theatrical engagement.
WAS WAITING FOR HOME.
81 was waiting for him to Ak a
lome for me and baby, when 1 met
, that woman" said the girl wife yes
| terday. Tnstead, he found another
woman.
al wonder how on earth he thought
he could get away with it-even
leaving the record virtually right
under my nose"
81 believe the whole thing is due
to his going on the stage l knew
Of course he'd meet fascinating wo-
men, but ] thought he could stand
| the test. Evidently he Couldn't
"The funny part Of 1t Is that this
Terse person had met me, and knew
Buck and l weren't divorced-and,
so far as was concerned, weren't
even thinking OF separating
81 am sorry for everything that
has happened. that trusted and loved
a personality that didn't really exist,
Bpt l hope even now thore Is spark
of manhood left that will make him
remorseful, and will result in his
! making something worthwhile or
himself"
The Washington times., 1920-12-10
DROP CASE OF DAIRY
AGAINST LABOR LISTS"

The case OF the Walker Hill Dairy
against the Central Labor Union, for
alleged interference in the formers
business through circulation of "un-
fair Lists has been adjusted and was
dismissed by Justice Stafford OF tho
District Supreme Court today
Officials of the Union today filed
their answer - the injunction pro-
ceedings brought by w. A. Simpson,
the president of the dairy concern to
prevent the circulation of notices that
the dairy was "unfair" to organized
labor.
The Union officials admit that the
notices had been circulated. but de-
clared that they have been cancelled
and that the dairy is to be published
~ being In accord with organized
labor. Attorney Matthew E. O'Brien
appeared for the dairy firm.
The Washington times., 1920-12-10
NED M'LEAN SUED
FOR RACE WINNINGS
Samuel Ross Wants ST.
926,0l Of The Porter's Purses.
Also Money Loaned.

Edward b. Mclean. millionaire pub
Usher, owner OF 1.-THE Porter" a
famous rsee horse which has raced re-
psstedly on the Maryland tracks. was
named defendant yesterday In a dam
age suit in the District Supreme
Court, by Samuel ROSE weil-known
Maryland. New York and Washington
turfmsn.
Z Mr.. Rose 10 seeking TO recover s17.-
e:6,0i which represents one-third OF
the winnings OF 1.-THE Porter" at Pim-
hco. Laurel and elsewhere since Nc
Lean came into possession OF the
hoyse on May i. 1918,
Ross told the court that when Me-
Lean contracted with him TO purchase
The Porter" for $4,000. the stipula-
ton was made that Ross should re-
cefve one-third OF the winnings OF the
horse. This arrangement was to con,
tinue for an indefinite time, II was
declared. and Mclean has refused to
pay him any amount of the winnings
or TO render an accounting for the
same.
The winnings of The Porter from
the date Of sale until November 3 last
,totaled x53,77S.03. the court was told.
and Ross demands judgment for that
amount. The largest stake won by
the horse is said to have been $500
on Sept ember 80 last
The bill alleges that Mclean has re-
ceived all OF the winnings OF The
Porter ana that ''in violation of his
agreement. has failed and refused to
pay the plaintiff (Ross) one-third OF
the said sum-" referring to $50, 77s.0 3
which The Porter has won, "al Of
which has been received by the de-
PENDANT"
Mclean was sued in the same pro-
ceeding on common law count by
Ross for money lent by Ross and re-
ceived by the, defendant for the lat
ter's own use.
The Washington times., 1920-12-10
MAPES
Is Mayor" of Capital,
Also Solicitor of In
ternal Revenue
HOW SCoMEY EASY
One Is Carl E., the Other
Carl A., and They Are
Fifth Cousins.
why worry?


Carl T.. Mapes il mayor sf
Washington
Carl A. napes IL solicitor of In
tarnal Revenue.
Carl Il. 10 from Grand Rapids.
Michigan.
Carl A. Is from Albion, Michigan.
The former was sent TO washing
ton eight years ego by the voters OF
the Fifth Michigan Congress onal
district, who have just ordained that
he shall serve another two years.
He Is chairman OF the House Dis
trict Committee.
The latter came to Washington
ten years ago, to study law; has
iillod several responsible legal APP
pointments. aud has just been made
solicitor of Internal Revenue.
Yes, the Caris have met-Trled
to strike up relationship. Fifth
cousins was AS near as they could
get.
why worryT they ask. We're
brothers In the law II not brothers
in-law." .
The Washington times., 1920-12-10
ASK WILSON TOAD
RELIEF CAMPAIGN
Committee Urges Him to Issue
Appeal for Funds for
European Children.

President Wilson was asked today
10 Issue u nationwide appeal for as.
sistance for the children OF Central
Europe who are starving. Arthur C.
Moses, chairman or the Washington
committee. called at the White HOUSE
and sought the Presidents aid In
completing the fund Of ss,bOO,0 900
which will be raised In this country
10 feed the children. Herbert Hoover
IL chairman OF - national commit
tee.
Mrs. Wilson also was requested TO
head a wonlan'a committee, which
will be composed OF Washington wo-
men OF every walk In life. including
wives Of diplomats.
A meeting recently was held by
the Washington committee and IL
was planned to make the campaign In
Washington the greatest since the
war drives.
The Washington times., 1920-12-10

Have The Times delivered to your
home for 60 cents a month. Telephone
your subscription now, Call Main $3.50
and ask for Circulation"
The Washington times., 1920-12-10
HOLD MASS MEETING
TO PROTEST GAS RAISE
Montgomery County Citizens
Oppose lump.

A mass meeting OF residents OF
Montgomery county TO protest.
against the proposed increase in the
gas price from $3.50 to $3.50 per
thousand cubic feet will he held to-
night in Imirie's new garage, Be
thesda, Md.
Congressman zihlman will be the
principal speaker.
Gas for Montgomery county is pro-
vided by the Georgetowh Gas Light
Company, which sells. kas In Wash
ington for $1.S2 per thousand cube
feet. The company claims IL needs
the extra charge because II Ia forced
to pump the gas up hills TO get into
the county.
The Washington times., 1920-12-10
PENW0MEN MEET.

Activities for the coming year will
be discussed by members of the
League of American Pen Women,
Monday night, at their club house,
1T22 II street northwest. The regu-
lar afternoon teas have been sus-
pended for the holiday season, IL was
announced today.
The Washington times., 1920-12-10

The Trimmed Hat Association has selected this al
uactive tam, designed by Belnord campaign gift to
Mrs. Warren g. Harding. With the gift goes the best
wishes of $4,000 American milners The sectional tam
combination of imperial Persian brocade and Scotch
mole On the right side of the duveyn bandeau is large
gold pin with Jade center. gold tassel bangles from
the pin.
The Washington times., 1920-12-10

Single. and Double-breaSted
models, in Young Mems and Con-
sentative models. Choice of rear
attractive patterns. ........'
The Washington times., 1920-12-10

Double breasted UlsteretteS,
with muff pockets. Oxford, Brown
and Green Mixtures. Sizes "a to
40
The Washington times., 1920-12-10
Conducts Y. w. C. A. Exposition,

Mrs. George Speidel will conduct
the exposition of the Sunday school
lesson at the Y. W. c. A. building
1888 f street.. this afternoon at 4:45
o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-17
SUSTAlNS B. R. T. RECEIVER
IN ATTITUDE TOWARD UNION
Harrison Refuses to Renew Contract
with Association OF Stree Rail-


NEW YORK. August lG.-Fsleral
Judge julius NJ. Mayer today sus-
tanned Lindlcy b. Garrison. receiver
OF the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Com
pany. in his refusal to renew The
corporations agreement with the
Amalgama,ed Association OF street
and Electric Railway, Employees.
After MIR. Garrison had refused u
negotiate with representatives Of the
union. on the ground that adoption
OF their proposals would constitYtS
enforcement OF crossed shop principles,
4 committee today called upon Mayor
red tho committee to Judge Mayer.
who appointed Mr.. Garrison. express
ing the belief that he would direct
the receiver to negotiate win the
union.
In Il letter to the committee deny
Ing the it's request for a hearing
Judge Mayer expressed surprise at
mcnt
lie pointed out that one provision
called for suspension of employees
from work for failure TO pay union
cues, lines or assessments. ami the
right Of the union 20 collect dues on
the company's property. while an
oihsr stipulated the company should
union. y third provided tina, NJ
union except these already having
agreements with the company Shouts
be recognized.
obviously the Federal Court can.
not permit it's receivers to greet pro.
er said. ut is definitely plain tina,
the three proposed amendments /,
effect demand that the receiver must
operate closed shop"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-17
REVEAL DETAILS OF VERY
DESPERATE ENCOUNTER
Tennessee MountnIncers Tsl&Ing Part
In Fatal Fcud Are Arraisnea


COPPER HILL. TENN. August &c.
Evidence produced at the prelimi-
nary hearing OF Tom and Peeler Shell
and their sister. and Mary GriGith.
charged with attempted murder In
connection with the assault on Is
quire Hood in the mountains nca,
here last Thursday. the fight result
ins in the killing OF Charley Shell
and the wounding OF Pceler Shell by
HOOD. revealed the details of one Of
the most desperate encounters ever
occurring in this section.
Before the fight with Hood the
Shells had badly beaten up Deputy
Sheriff Lcwic Bramict;. who had
gone to their home to serve a rcplevln
writ. The officer returned here ami
told the story of the assault TO Hood.
who Immediately started on foot for
the scene. On the way he was
picked up in AN automobile and had
not proceeded far when the Shells IN
another machine, were met Hood
called upon the Shells TO throw up
their hands. The three men and one
OF the women. said TO have been Mary
Griffith. opened fire on the officer.
who jumped from the car and replied
with a revolver, Charley Shell being
killed and Pecler Shell shot through
the body and leg.
All Of them were arrested later
brought before Esquire J. NJ. Shearer
and held to the grand jury.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-17
HIGH LIFE IN HOTEL PALLS
ON YOUNG ORPHANED PIG
Owner Tries to Administer bath Ia
bnby Notwithstanding
Awnkcnh f.ucsfs


SAN FRANCISCO. August l;.-"pigs
Is pigs" and they don't Ike hotel
life. Patrick OMailey. OF Los Angeles,
can voWch for this.
OMa!!cy recently spent few days
at tho bloomfield ranch at Gilroy. An
orphan iirlct needed a mother and,
being "a man OF gentle mature. he de-
cidcd 10 volunteer as nurse and raise
the sucking on bottle to robust
hoghood
At O'Malley's direction the pig was
Grated and sent 10 the St Francis Ho-
tcl where the volunteer nurse" was
stopping.
Employees fixed up a pen for the
Young porker in the basement.
o'Mailcy made frcduen, Visits 10 his
charge
After a few days young porker"
began 10 get soilcd and o'Malloy de-
c!dcd IL needed "a bath. He forthwith
TOOK his pet TO his room on the
twelfth floor for that purpose
lie no sooner started the shower
going ihan q great CommOtion and
much Slura'inE was heard coming
ON o'Naley's room. Employees rushed
IA 70 So" what IL vas all about There
ih"y found OMallcy rcrubbing his pig
and the latter cndcavoring TO make
us way out OF the bathtub
Despite It's owners objections, the
EucklinE was elected from the hotel.
IT has been shipped 10 O'Mallcy's home
IN Los Angeles