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The evening world., 1920-07-03
MRS. WILMERDING'S S
ABSENCE HOLDS UP
INQUIRY ON ELWELL
Friend of Turfman Away for
Holidays, Will Be QueS-
toned Next Week.
POLITICAL MAN NAMED.
Startling" Evidence Promised
in Bootlegging Phase of
Murder Mystery. -.
POLITICAL MAN NAMED.

Mrs, Josephine Lewis Peet Will
merding, the latest woman friend OF
Joseph Bovine Elwell to be drawn into
the limelight in connection with the
murder mystery. was to be interviewed
to-day by the District Attorney, but
II was learned this morning that she
had gone to Long Beach for the holi-
days.
Assistant District Attorney Doolins.
to whom was assigned the task OF
talking to Mrs. wilmerding, did not
put in an appearance in the Criminal
Courts Building and nobody in the
Office knew whether he also had gone
to Long Beach.
Mr.. Swami said over the telephone
that he did not expect to hear from
Mrs. Wilmerding before early next
week. as he was waiting on her con-
venience.
In response to a statement of Mr..
Dooling yesterday that all the women
visitors of Elwell were known as
Miss Wilson," Mr.. Swami said that
he had never heard Of any other but
Miss Viola Kraus.
The District Attorney said that
there was no foundation for an anony-
nous letter charging that a man
pounad pora4fI IL ioU ~ Nauvo IL mo a
connected with the bootlegging ex-
ploits OF Elwell.
Mrs. Wilmerding lives at No. IS
West SD Street and at Narragan-
sett Pier. r. l. Elwell's former
housekeeper, Anna Kane, now in
ireland. is quoted as saying Mrs, Will
merding was a rival Of Miss Will
son." Mrs. Wllmerding was quoted
as saying in an interview in reply
that she played around a lot" with
Elwell. that was all
ELWELL'S ENEMIES IN WALL
STREET.
Miss Kraus has been quoted by
Mr.. SYann as saying she knew Mrs.
Wilmerding and that Elwell liked
Mrs. Wilmerding.
Mrs. Wllmerding is said to have
stated that Elwell feared for his life
and had spoken tc her of Wall Street
enemies and risks he had incurred
through exposing allen enemies dur
Ing the war.
Mrs. Wilmerdlng characterized FL
we'll as social butterfly" She said
she had no ambition to marry him.
Her relations with Miss Kraus were
described by Mrs. Wilmerdlng as
Cordial"
While the District Attorney is
clearing up the feminine angle Of the
invest CATION, Federal Prohibition
agents to-day are following a trail
they believe will lead to disclosure
Of a motive for killing Elwell. Super
yislng Agent Shevlin has not told
what evidence he has that ElWell was
a member OF a "whiskey ring" but
he intimates he has unearthed some
thing "of a startling nature"
"Peremptory requests" were Issued
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The evening world., 1920-07-03
POLE GOVERNMENT
MAY BE SUPERSEDED
National Council of Defense Dis
cuSsed by Diet to Meet the
Emergency.

WARSAW. July ) ASSOCIATED PreSs).
Control Of the Polish Government may
be placed in the hands Of a National
Council OF Defense under the terms OF
proposals considered by a Council OF
War and extraordinary session Of the
Diet. Extreme measures are deemed
necessary to meet tho critical situation
caused by the Bolshevik advance In
Ukraine.
II Is proposed that immediate mill
tary action be taken TO check the Reds.
The Diet adjourned at midnight for
further discul SION.
During the W. citing, Father Okone, a
peasant menlber, offered resolution
providing for immediate peace negotin-
lions. Although nearly all the thirty
1--WE Socialist members of the Diet were
present, only two voted in favor OF his
motion.
The evening world., 1920-07-03
COURT BARS CITY
FROM GAS FIGHT
Judge Knox Holds Its Interests in
8O-Cent Rate Will Be
Protected.

Judge Knox in Federal District Court
to-day denied the petition of New York
City. through Corporation Counsel
o'Brien, to get into the SO-cent gas Tight
as a party defendant.
The plaintiffs In the gas fight are the
six subsidiaries OF the Consolidated Gas
Company and five independent COM
panies. They seek to have the SO-cent
law set aside as confiscatory
In making his decision Judge Knox
indicated that Corporation Counsel
O'Brien would act as representative
of the District Attorney Of New York
County in some OF the cases, and. mas
much as the citys interests wouH be
adequately cared for by counsel for the
entire State. its Intervention is un-
necessary,
The evening world., 1920-07-03
GEN. GoRGAS HAS RALLY.

LONDON. July 3.-Major Gen. Will
lam c. Gorgas. former Surgeon General
al the United states Army, who was
believed TO be dying early this morning.
rallied slightly during the forenoon, ac-
His condition. however. remains critl-
cal
The evening world., 1920-07-03
NYonLD REsTAURANT.

Bpsdal for to-day lSaturdEyl, July 3. 1920:
oSrned bssf and new cabbage, 4Sc.; spring lamb
IfSui H., e.riSs;h W. Az ~: GG'' aAnA''' 'O''
The evening world., 1920-07-03

tar included, you can see The greatest show the
MSsld VOL ne ."a Te aSSsi aSsG s1ls9tRLD E0LLLEs
The evening world., 1920-07-03
TILDEN BEATS PATTERSON;
FIRST AMERICAN TO WIN
WORLDS TENNIS HONORS
Garland and Williams Also
Take Double Title In
England.

WIMBLEDON, England, July CBy
the Associated Press) s).-william T.
Tilden OF Philadelphia won the Brit
The evening world., 1920-07-03

AUDITORIUM, SAN FRANCISCO, July 3.--The third ballot Of
he Democratic National Convention resulted choice Of P
dental candidate The vote stood: ts~
The evening world., 1920-07-03
NORTH CAROLINA FOR MADOO
FIRST TSTATET ETOMAKEBIGSHIFT
Reassembles, Hears
Wilson's Telegram and Starts In
With the Balloting-New York
Sticks to Smith, New Jersey to
Edwards.

The fourth ballot showed great change from the
third, the only shift Of Importance in the vote Of
North Dakota, which swung It's II for Gerard to
Palmer. MeAdOo made small gains.
The result of the ballot was,
McAdOO, 1856.
Cox, l7S.
Palmer, 254.
Smith, SO. =
Edwards, 81.
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The Washington times., 1920-07-08
ENGLAND PAYS TRIBUTE
TO MEMORY OF CORGAS

LONDON, July S.-British apprecia-
ton of the services rendered human
ity by the late Major-Gen. William C..
Gorgas, former surgeon general of
the United States army, will be evi.
denced by unusual honors paid Fri
day when funeral services for the de-
ceased American general will be held
In st. PauIs.
The arrangements were at first un-
der the auspices of the Royal Society
of Medicine, but were taken over by
the government under the supervision
of the health minister. DR.. Christie
pher Addison.
Gen. J. G. steele will have charge
of the military escort, consisting Of
the Second Grenadiers and staff; three
squadrons of the Second Life Guards,
the Third Battalion of the Coldstream
Guards, the First Battalion of the
Irish Guards and the Coldstream
Guards Band. The Second Life
Guards Band will be stationed in the
cathedral.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
POSTPONE MARTENS QUIZ.

NEW YORK, July s.-Further hear
ing on the argument as to whether
Ludwig &. A. X. Martens, unrocog-
nized envoy from Russia Is subject
to deportation was postpAned 'yester-
day until July II. -
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
0SACE INDIANS HOLD
FIVE-DAY TRIBAL DANCE

PAWHUSKA, Okla, July s-The
Usage Indian dance, in which $50
braves participated for Ave days, was
held recently at the picturesque
round house at the Indian village, a
mile from Pawhuska, in the presence
Of large audience Of the Indians
and whites.
In these dances the costumes worn
are striking and varied and only the
bucks are permitted to take part. The
dress ranges from almost. primitive
attire to decorations of rare and
beautiful feathers and furs worth
hundreds of dollars.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08

Mrs Wilbur j. Carr and her mother.
Mrs. Ezra Koon. have left Washing
ton for Pittsheld. Mass. where they
will spend the summer. Mr.. Carr Is
detained in Washington by his duties
as director OF the consular service
and Assistant to the Secretary OF
State, but hopes to join his family
later for holiday.
Mrs. John II. Williams entertained
at dinner last evening In complimen mt
to Mrs. Mcmillan Gibson and her
nance. Major Morris Ernest Locke,
u. S. A. Mrs. Gibson will go to Now
York today.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Thomas J.
Cowie have gone to Upper Saranac,
N. Y, where they are spending the
month at Saranac Inn.
Mrs. william Haywood has gone to
White Sulphur Springs, w. Va. for
her usual summer sojourn. Her son,
Wilson Haywood. who is now in
Siberia with the Red Cross. is eI-
pected to join her later.
+ Mrs. Charles F. z. Richardson gave
a luncheon yesterday at Newport for
her mother-in-law, Mrs. Thomas Rich
ardson. of Washington. who is her
guest.
Miss Margaret 'Aspipwall, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence A. Aspin-
wall. sailed on the Olympic from New
York for England today with her
grandmother, Mrs. Henry w. Scovill,
will and Medley Scovill. They will
motor in England and on the conti-
nent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles J. Bell, of
Washington; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
A. Mum, jr, of Washington and
Philadelphia and Mr.. and Mrs. oliver
Eaton Cromwell, of Philadelphia. were
also passengers on the Olympic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. Blair left
yesterday for Newport, where they
will occupy their villa for the sum-
mer.
Mrs. John NJ. Biddle and her small
son are going to Cape May the
last Of the week to remain through
the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Penfield have
gone to Swamscott. Mass, where they
will stay until the end of August.
Mrs. Charles pDonnell Lee. jr., re-
turned to Washington the first of the
week from Hot Springs. where she
spent 4 few days with Mrs. Joseph
Letter. Mrs. Lee left last evening
for Beverly Farms, Mass, where she
will spend a few weeks with Mrs.
John Pitney, Mrs. Letters sister.
Mrs. James Millar Merton, 1888 r
street, announces the engagement Of
her daughter, Edna Chaffee Noble. to
Coord Frederick Roosen, of Minneap-
oils, MINI. The wedding will take
place in September.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
TIRED WIFE LEAVES HIM
TO BE HOTEL WAITRESS

BALTIMORE, July s.-John r.
Sweeney did not believe his wife,
Viola A. Sweeney, when she told him
she was tired of housework and be-
ing a household drudge, and was go
ing to obtain position as n waitress
In n hotel in Charlotte. N. c:
That was In the morning. When
he returned from work In the eve
ming she had left. Sweeney was
granted an absolute divorce yester-
day in Circuit Court No. .. The
couple were married June 81, 1914. al
Bradshaw. Nd, and lived together
until January IL, 1917
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
PICKPOCKETS' LEADER
GIVEN TEN YEAR TERM

ALBANY. July S.-Nathan Lubin.
known to the police OF New York as
"the king of pickpockets," must serve
ten years Imprisonment. The court OF
appeals yesterday affirmed the judg.
ment of the lower court. Lubin, con-
victed OF grand larceny, first degree,
second offense, and of criminally re-
ceiving stolen property, was charged
with having robbed Frank Rossamon-
do OF $40 in the Bronx. The defense
was that the prisoner was intoxicated
at the time and did not know what he
was doing.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08

samsd sA~rss a. Asad % tAs SsSNFt-
ment OF modern languages, relieving
Comdr. Anthony J. James. The latter
has been assigned as executive onicer
OF the battleship Utah. nsgship OF
Rear Admiral Edward w. Eberle, a
former superintendent OF the Acad-
emy, who now commands one or the
divisions OF the Atlantic fleet.
Commander Milne 10 well known
here. He graduated from the Acad-
emy In the class OF 1908. He Is a ma
tive OF West Virginia. but was sp-
pointed to the nevy from Ohio.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
MAN WHO STABBED
MAIL CLERK LYNCHED

ENTERPRISE, Miss, July S.-James
Spencer. negro postal clerk. who
seriously stabbed Otho Parker, a
white postal clerk, on the New Or
leans and Northeastern mail car Fri
day, was taken from the officers who
were taking him to Quitman for trial
Tuesday and lynched
The officers and their prisoner were
met by two automobile loads of
masked men outside OF Enterprise and
the negro was taken from them with.
out difficulty He was hanged to a
tree.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
PUT PEP" IN MOVIE SHOW
BUT POLICE ARE CALLED

WICHITA FALLS. Tex, July S.
Somebody put pep into a movie per-
formance here last night.
He tossed cayenne pepper into an
electric fan. which distributd sneezes
at about 180 r. p. m.
Sneezing stampeders wrecked
chairs, doors and windows on the way
out.
Police, at the request OF several
downtrodden spectators, were after
the joker today.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
GREEKS EXPECT VICTORY.

SPA, Belgium. July S.-"Greece will
win complete victory over the
Turkish Nationalists much quicker
than the world thought possible" 1t
was declared here by Premier Venize-
los, of Greece. who is attending the
Spa conference.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08

Gould was granted the divorce In
Raris last year. Mrs. Gould attempt
ed to have the decree annulled on the
ground that the e>French courts were
without jurisdiction. as she was a
resident OF the United States.
The court, however, sustained the
decree.
Mr.. Gould carried the case to the
court of appeals, which now sustains
the two rulings in his favor.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
mrs. FRANK Jay GOULD
LOSES DIVORCE APPEAL
Former Edith Kelly Contested Paris
Decree, Saying She Was u. s.
Resident.

PARIS, July S.-The> court OF ap-
peals yesterday upheld the decision OF
the lower courts granting Frank Jay
Gould a divorce from Edith Kelly
Gould.
The Washington times., 1920-07-08
sOMDR. MILNE TAKES
CHAIR AT ANNAPOLIS

ANNAPOLIS. Md July s.-Another
important change in the STAN OF de-
,srtment officials OF the Naval Acad-
my became effective yesterday when
Commander MacgilliyTay Milne as
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-03
PAsTIME SUNDAY AND MoNDA,
THRILLING SCENES
ABOUND IN DUSTIN
FARNUM'S PICTURE

How peculiarly successful is the mo
tion picture in reproducing the pow
erful effect the reading of dramaut
novel leaves in ones mind is strikingls
Illustrated IN Rcofh Tarkington's The
Gentleman From indiana which vii
be shown al the Pastime Theatre Sun
day and Monday
In sweeping hundreds Of armed
men over great landscape down upor
the crossroads settlement Of the say
age whiteeaps, and in presenting
nitched battle at such close range thar
the powder smoke surfing from the
rifle barrels ''can fairly he snelf,
an achievement which al but stuns the
iinn eination with its realism
Against this BACKGROUND there is
charming love story Of the Ohio River
valley. which Is all the better handl-
ed for the screen plays having as its
star the popular Dustin F'srnum, one
of the five greatest actors on the
American stage.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-03
ARCADE SUNDAY AND MONDAY
TsNANGEIINE ROOTH
SALVATION LEADER
IN "ETREsS OF FAITH
Big Photopiav Filmed With Fine
Results i'm New York and
In California.

Under the direction of Edward Jose
the big production. Fires Of Faith
the splendid salvation Army picture
produced by the Famous Players
Iaslxv Corporation was started in Call
fornia and finished in New York.
Commander Evangeline Booth. head
OF the salvation Army in the United
States, is shown in number Of the
scenes
Many Of the big scenes for the pic
ture were taken al the I-asky studios
in California. hut several small sets
were photographed in New York 50
that Commander Booth herself might
appear.
Commander Booth does not appear
in the picture as an actress but she
cid her part in the picture, simnly
for the sake of giving it greater ap-
peal for the millions Of people who
viii see II.
There are many scenes showing the
Salvation Arnay's rescue work in New
York City, the conservation Of a
number of young men and women to
the work among thes soldiers abroad.
those save workers in the trenches
and camps in France. and the like.
Through it all runs a most thrilline
story. Fires of Faith will be shown
at the Arcade theatre.
The cast OF players IS notable in
ri,--s-v rather'..A Calvert, Furenf
O'Brien, Rudy De Remer- Theodo-T
ps~Aa-ts Herbert standing. and
Robert Anderson. Nearly thousar
extras were used in some of the fight
ing scenes made in California
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-03
alta SUNDAY AND MONDAY
MAY ALLISON TO BE SEEN
IN NEW METRO ROMANCE

Castles in the Air the brilliant
comedy romance of which May ALI
son is the star, viii be the feature
al the Alta theatre sunday and Mon
day.
In this lively and appealing drama
Miss Allison enacts the role Of For
tuna, a poor but romantic girl who
Believes that some day. like the he
roines of the iurid novels of which
she is fond. she will meet a million
aire and have all the happiness of
her namesake.
How she does meet the man q
wealth but how her own romance
comes from another and quite unex-
pected quarter. are incidents which
go to make a play of distinction ane
charm. Fortune is a loyable ltth
character character of the kind
in which May Allison excells,-ane
her dreams and expectations. and hei
eventual happiness. combine 70 Great
a nscture Of wining appeal
The clever star is surrounded by e
notable cast among whom are Ber
Wilson. Clarence Burton, Walter ]
Percival. Irene Rich. Mother An
derson, Viola Doian and Ruth Mau
rice The play was directed by Georg'
D. Baker and was adapted from the
story by Kate Jordan.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-03
LADY JANE WAS FAIR

THE lady Jane was tall and slim.
the LADY Jane was fair" No lady
,an be fair and beautiful with a sal
low complexion. pimnles on the face.
and skin eruptions which are caused
W impure blood. Number 40 For
he Flood" by its wonderful altera-
we properties, changes certain MGR
Nid conditions of the system from
diseased to a healthy state. thereby
-educ'ng flesh when in excess. "Num-
ser sa'' is employed in diseases of the
lardular system in blood troubles.
iaadular swellings. eczema, skin dis
Sos. rhormatism. catarrh constipa-
'on. malaria. liver. stomach and kid
,ev troubles. Under its use pimples,
ores. ulcers. and hod'ly eruptions dis
inpear as il by magic" Made by ]. G.
N@ndenhall 40 years druggist.
Evansville. Ind.
Sold by A C Koeppen & Brothers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-03
AT THE THEATRES

day evening for Portland after spend
ing the Christmas holidays at the
home of her parents p. T.. sullivan.
Miss GLADYS Beals is spending the
holidays with her parents in this city.
Miss Rcals is attending Berkeley and
will return TO resume her freshman
studies.
The Matthew SIS acre tract was sold
this week 10 a spokane man.
j. W. Crailx this week sold part of
his SO acre tract to Tenn Haddox and
80 acres TO Chevicus r. Green.
Miss Marion l. Rrigss leaves Satur-
dav for Eugene after spending the
holidays At the home of her parents
east Of town.
Mr., and Mrs r. Alexander are
spending the holidays ut the +. r.
Dodd home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rayhill arc
spending the HOLIDAYS with Or. and
Mrs c. o. Wainscott.
Colonel. and Mrs. IT. C. Newport
spent Yesterday in pendietcn.
T. =. Dodd was a Beardman visitor
Monday.
w NJ. Reynolds Of stanfiela was a
visitor in the city today.
c. b. Johnson has gone to Portland
for a short stay.
@. +. lockwood returned to Pen
dleton today after spending New
Years with his family in this city.
Miss Virginia Tedd spent New Years
at the home of her parents in this
city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-03
Ancer TODAY
DOG Risks LTI. To
REPAY \ KINDLY ACT

Fate as the powerful factor that
sways the doetinies OF humans and
animals r. Interestingly brought out
IN Back 70 Gods Country" adapted
from ''Wapi the Walrus by James
oliver curwood and which win be
sho1vn today al the Arcade theatre.
As Dolores LoBeau, a woodland
glrl. whose kindly nature has wen her
the love of even the most savage
beasts OF the forest. Nell Shipman
meets rcter Burke, novelist roam
ing the wilds OF Canada for material
for his new book. Both are inspired
by the love Of animals, to whom they
show kindness.
How this consideration for dumb
nrutes is repaid after Peter and Dolo-
res. married. go into the Arctic re-
Rions to Investigate conditions among
the EslSimos is most grippinglv shown
when wapi. the killer. a great Dane
dog whose friendship Dolores has won
saves their lives
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-03
TWO MEETINGS HELD
DURING HOLIDAY WEEK

fIERAfISToN. Jan. sine I'm,
hroiderv club had two weil attended
,,,s.',lnes daring the holidays. one at
~. nar,e Of Mrs. II. T.. Hit and the
,,,,,er al the home ~ the Misses Leah
an.t norris Percy The club meets
,,e.s,.,, 1-uessiny evening az the homo 81
an. ~ the members The membership
,,.,,v Includes sa, new members beins
added from time - time. = soe,ai
nonr l. Also spent amer which dell
r,or. refreshments are served,
Miss Pearl sullivan departed sun
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-03

Even the self-made man doesn't
boast of his worth to the assessor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-03

It's just one OF the many
thrills with which Fires of
Faith" abounds but it is,
perhaps, the thrill which
will most surely stir your
heart.
If you miss Fires of
Faith you will later blame
yourself for missing one of
the very greatest pictures OF
all time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-12

church. And II were your little
girl / would remember IL, wouldn't
/? I'm so sorry. Father Abrana."
SO am !, said Father Abram,
humOTing her. But II you cannot
remember that you are my little girl.
Miss Rose, surely you can recollect
being some one else's. You remem-
Der your own parents. OF course"
"Oh, yes: I remember them very
woll-especially my father. He
wasn't a bit like you, Father Abram.
Oh, was only making believe.
Come. now. you've rested long
enough. You promised 20 show me
the pool where you can see the trout
playing, this afternoon. I never saw
a trout"
Late one afternoon Father Abram
set out for the old mill alone. He
often went 10 sit and think OF the
old days when he lived in the cottage
across The road. Time had smoothed
away the eharpness OF his grief until
he no longer found the memory Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-12

those times painful. But whenever
Abram Strong sat IN the melancholy
September afternoons on the spot
where "Dums' used 10 run in every
day with Der yellow curls flying. the
smile that Lakelands always saw
upon his face was not there.
TIE miller MADE his way slowly
up the winding, steep road. The
trees crowded so close TO the edge CT
IL that he walked in their shade.
with his hat IN his hand. Squirrels
ran playfully upon the old rail fence
at his right. Quails were calling 20
their young broods IN the wheat
stubhle. Tho low sun sent a torrent
OF pale Fold up the ravile that op-
ened 10 the west. Early Septemherl
ct was within q few days only OF
he am 5c"sary OF Aslaia's disap-
pearance.
The cad overshot-whecl. half COW
t-ed with mountain ivy, caught
PATCHES OF the warm sunlight d.ter-
ing through the trees The cottage