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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
DIAMOND MERCHANT
DIES MYSTERIOUSLY
Samuel Lofts Found Dead in Apart.
nents After Drinking Bout With
Pretty Girl - Woman and Her
Fiance Being Held by PoIice-TeII
Conflicting Stories.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, July 81. - Miss Ruth
Woods. pretty hotel cashier. who
was alone with Samuel T. Lofts.
head of the diamond firm of Lofts
Brothers, when he died suddenly in
his luxurious apartment last night,
today told the police that Lofts
crynpled to the floor dead after they
had Engaged IN friendly struggle"
Altho the police believe that the
diamond merchant died as a result of
concussion OF the brain, probably
caused by fall. they are not salts
fed with the conflicting stories told
by Miss Woods and Roy M. Shayne,
son of a late millionaire merchant,
who also is being held pending the
inquest.
Hiss Woods, who described shayne
as her ffance. said she was called by
Lofts to his apartment at 1 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, that they danced
and drank together, and finally Lofts
attempted to attack her.
1--WE were having playful
struggle" Miss Woods declared. "and
my attention was momentarily dis
tracted from him. The next instant
I was startled by the sound of his
body falling to the floor. I was at
loss to know what to do and rushed
to the telephone to summon Mr.,
Shayne."
According to the story Shayne told
the police. he reached the LOFTS
apartment at about s O'clock. that
Lofts opened the door to admit him
and suddenly crurnpled on the floor.
Az soon as Shame arrived. Miss
sWyods fled from theSapartmenr.
In the meantime Shayne; called a
physician ard when he arrived the
body Of Lofts was cold. indicating
that Lofts had been dead for some
time.
Following q post mortem examin.
alton. DR.. james F. Simmons, coro-
ners physician. made the statemen,
that Lofts death was caused by a
cerebral hemorrhage, produced by ex.
telnal violence. The wound was the
probable result Of Lofts fall, the
physician said.
Lofts gain ed fame and wealth as
the originator OF the 5ewelry mall
order business. and was widely
krlown as O good fellow" He was re-
garded as ready spender and al
ways carried large sums of money
He started the plan OF selling u,u-
monds on the .installment plan Of 81
down and 81 a week.
The diamond merchants marital
troubles, his quarrels with his broth
er and escapades in the night-life OF
Chicago gave Lofts picturesque
career. In 1907 he was stot by his
brother In q business quarrel, and
two years later was expelled from
one OF chicago's best known clubs
because he slapped his wife's face
while on the club dance floor. Later
they were divorced. Lofts gave her a
check for $l25.ooo and she left for
California.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
Defeated Forces Being Re-
organized Under French
Officers.
MORALE GREATLY
IMPROVED THEREBY.
Poles Begin Counter Offensive. :.
one Point and MAKE Plan. to Re-
s'se Further Advances of .E,oIshe-
viki-Red Troop. Reach c.rn,.,
Border and IN enace Warsaw F,,A,
tho North.
BY Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
Paris. July s1.-Bo, sheyi,, ,.av.,rv
forces have advanced to the East
Prussian frontier, acc, ,,rding t., q re-
port from the French military mis-
sion In Warsaw to tile French for.
eisn Office. The bols hevik line ex-
tends from Suwalk,, fifty milas
northwest of Grodno, more than
sixty miles to a point almost directly
north Of Warsaw.
The bolsheviki have not actually
crossed the borders of Alienstetn ana
Marienwerder but ale frateruixine
with the Germans.
The mission says 1t understand.
the Germans and l,olsheviki are
negotiating at suwalAi. The north
ern wing OF the bolsh,wik army now
IS menacing Warsaw directly from
the north as we'll as rom the east.
The bolsheviki noyv are twenty.
hve miles southwest of Bialystok.
Poles Reorganizing Army.
The allied troops In Allenstejn and
Marienwerder, which are mostly
French. will be held there until the
situation clears. altho their plebiscits
duties have been CON pleted.
General Romer, commander OF the
First Polish army, which suffered
most severely In thu vital reston
northeast Of Warsaw has been re-
lieved and Gen. Joseph Haller hss
been given supreme c,mmand OF the
northern group OF armies.
The advancement Of General
Haller, who oomman ded the polish
divisions In France and II french
TRAPPED, is the first .yteps In the re-.
organization OF the Polish army.
which was begun by the Anglo
French mission vest srday. All the
important technical iervices ire he-
ing taken oyer BY Ere ach officers and
advisers, and large authority has
been placed with all the stalls.
Begin Counter Offensive.
On the Galician front a PoIish-
counter offensive is being organized.
Three Polish armistice delegates left
Warsaw. yesterday. They Included
those who negotiated successfully
with the bolsheviki al Murmansk.
Finland and the Russian soviet
government have res lmed the Dor
pat conference over several disputed
districts, which was broken on re-
Gently.
The mission reports the morale OF
the Polish army stif,ened remark
ably during the last week because OF
the missions arrival, news of muni.
tions en- route, and the fact OF allied.
support. The mission states that only
the bolshevik cavalry now is effec-
tive, the infantry being worthless.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
Omaha Papera Rai.e P'rioe..

Omaha, July S1.-Omaha's three
daily newspapers, Nthe Omaha Bee,
World-]Ierald and News, yesterday
announced an advance in price, ef-
fective Sunday. OF all Sunday and
week day editions. Sunday papers
will be sold at 10 cents instead OF 5
and daily papers at 3 cents instead
Of 2. The weekly price by carrier
also will be advanced from Is to 20
cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
Railroads Giuen
Desired Boost in
Rates of All Kinds
BY Ass ociated Press.

Washington, July 81. - Ad-
vances of 40 per cent in railroad
freight rates in the east; :,5 per
eent+in the south; IS per cent in
the west, and 25 per cent in the
mountain Pacific territory were
granted today by the interstate
commerce commission.
Passenger fares were increased
20 per cent, tho amount asked by
tho railroads, to help in absorb
ing the $500, ,ooo, 900 wage increase
granted by the railroad labor
board.
A surcharse Of 50 per cent on
rates for sleeping and parle,r cars
was granted, together will, a 20
per cent increase in the rates on
excess baggage and 20 per cent
in tho rates on milk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
STATE ORDERS INVESTIGATION.
Will Clear Up Trouble Over Fines
Imposed on Miners.


Imposed on Miners.
By Associated Press.
Topeka, Kan, July s1.-Officers Of
the Kansas Industrial court today
were under orders to enter the Kan
sas coal field Immediately and make
q complete investigation Of the strike
growing out of the fines imposed by
the operators because the miners In
sisted upon observing five-day
week.
The Investigation was ordered at a
meeting here last pight Of Governor
Allen, judges of the court, and At
torney General Richard j. Hopkins.
Governor Allen instructed the in
vestigators to present their findings
at hearing In the district court at
Pittsburgh next Wednesday, when
the court will pass upon the applica-
tion for a permanent injunction re-
strainins Alexander Howat, district
president of the miners and other
miners officials from calling a
strike.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31

jury to inflict the maximum penalty
five years in the penitentiary.
Judge Heb'al decided that, because
Of the impor :ance of the case, the
jury should oe allawed a little time
for rest. Accordingly. the jury will
nor get the case until Mo, J.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
State Makes Final Address to Jury
BY Associated Press.

Chicago. July 31.-Frank Conner
ford, special prosecutor for the state,
today made his closing address be-
fore the jury trying the case of Will
liam Bross Lloyd and nineteen 9TH
er alleged members of the comnun-
list labor party, and it was expected
that the case would go TO the jury
before night.
Mr.. Comerford, in his closing argu-
ments for the state today asked the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
Drys Will Show Up Harding and Cox
BY Associated Press.

montgomery, Ala, July 31.-Dr. P.
A. Baker, superintendent OF the anti
saloon leagus Of America. announced
today that a committee Of seven, ap-
pointed recently from that organiza-
ton. would meet Aug. II In Birning-
ham, Ala. ard publish the records of
Senator Har ding and Governor Cox
or the prohibition question.
Special to Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
Mail Planes Reach Cleveland.
BY Associated Press,

Cleveland, o., July S1.-Pilot Burt
Acosta. driving monoplane No. 2 in
the transcontinental aerial flight, left
here for Chicago at 9:25 this morning
on the second leg Of the flight. A
new plane, from New York, landed
here today to replace machine No. g.,
damaged in a trial flight here yes
terday. Captain Hartney, pilot Of
No. 3, expects to leave for Chicago
this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
White Hou.e Plsa.sd.

BY Assoclated Press. @
Washington, July 81. White
House officials expressed satisfaction
today over the announcement OF
John L. Lewis. president Of the Un-
tied Mine Workers Of America, that
he would order striking mine labor
ers in Indiana and Illinois to return
to work. following receipt OF tele-
gram from President Wilson appeal
4 Ing to the strikers to resume work
pending adjustment Of their wage
demands.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
The Weather.

Iowa-Generally fair tonight and
Sunday. except proba bly, showers in
extreme west portion cooler tonight
in east and south portions.
Weather prediction 'or the week be-
ginning Monday for territory In
cluding Iowa, are; pre- bably fair Nom
day and toward end CT the week. Lo-
cal showers between. Nearly nor
NAL temperatures.
Range OF temperature at Mar
shaIltown: Friday, 80 and aI3:
Thursday, 81 and 65 July 3tI 1919.
SO and II. At this m orning, 81; yes
terday, II. Trace Of ruin Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
Miners Out in Six Abba Mines.
iRv Assocfafed Press

- T.
Des Moines, July s1.-six coal
mines were idle in whole OF, In part
today in what is known as the Abba
district 'of Iowa, because OF dissatfs-
| faction tef the day men and others at
the mines about conditions, officials
of the Iowa Coal Operators Associa-
tion said their reports showed at
noon.
In view Of the letter Of President
Wilson to the official Of the United
Mine Workers OF America, yesterday,
however, the operators said they
thought the miners. in this state
probably all would be at work next
week.
A special committee Of the opera
tors expected to meet late this after
noon to determine on reply to the
request of the officials Of district No.
13, United Mine Workers, for a joi p
conference to consider revision Of the
working agreement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
Miners in Illinois and
Indiana Told to Re
sumo Lab0rs.
HEEDS APPEAL OF
PRESIDENT WILSON
Presidents Refusal to Order Arbitra-
4ion Until Men Declare Of u,
legal Strike Has Immediate Effect
--WiIl No. Talk Wage Adjust.
ms,ts Until Mines Are Reopened
>-Lewis Acts Quickly.
BY Associated Press.

indianapolis, July s1- Striking
mine workers in Indiana and Illinois
today were ordered back to work by
President John L. Lewis. OF the I'm
ited Mine Workers or america. In
telegram directed co every local
union In the affected districts, he in
structed that immediate meetings be
called and steps taken to get the
men back to work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31

No Rebellion in Lower California.
BY Associated Press
Mexico City, July 81. = Governor
Cantu, of Lower California. again
reported mo news" today, according
to an announcement by the war de-
partment. Cantu has not rebelled
and If he has refused to come to Mex
leo City, it is because he fears being
deposed. the private secretary to pro-
visional President De la Huerta, is
quoted in Excelsior as having said
in an interview today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31

AirpIanes Again OFF for Nome, Alaska
By Associated Press.
Edmonton, Alberta, July 31.-The
four American airplarles, flying from
Mineola, N. Y. to Nome. Alaska, left
here today for Jas per. 200 miles
away.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
SUES 70 END MARTIAL LAW.
Galveston Sues Governor and Arm,
offieers--Wants Civil Law.
Nv Assccia ted Press

Galveston, Tex. July 81. Suit to
end the reign Of martial law In this
city was instituted today by City At
torney Frank 9. Anderson, a.cting for
the four city commissioners whose
powers were partly suspended by the
proclamation Of Governor w p. Hob
by.
The suit was directed against Gov
ernor Hobby. Brig. Gen. J. r. wolters.
and officers and men of the state
troops stationed here. as result of
the strike of coastwise longshoremen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
BUMPER PEANUT CROP.
Estimated Yield Six Million Bushels
Greater Than Last Year.

Washington, July s1.- According
to forecast Of the department O,
agriculture, the peanut crop this
year viii be almost 100000 bushels
larger than last year. Total cror
is forecast at 3o,000.0o0 bushels. Ala
bama will have almost 100000
bushels. Georgia 100000 bushels
and Virginia little more than g..
100000 bushels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31
MANNIx OFF FOR IRELAND.

"President" Remains Here.
BY Associated Press.
New York, July s1.-Archbishop
Daniel j. Mannix Of Australia, sailed
away for ireland this afternoon on
tho steamship Baltic, altho the pre-
mier of Great Britain had announced
that the Australian prelate would
not be permitted to land on Irish soil
because of his expressed views on
the Irish question. Emmon De Valera,
president OF the Irish republic" did
not sail on the Baltic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-31

Fourteen popes were named Glenn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08
WHEAT GUARANTY TO END
No More Fixed Price After May 81
Cant Hold Over.

Many farmers have the idea that
while the wheat guaranty Of price
at 1920 at central stations will end
on May 81, the producer may by
notifying the grain corporation that
he has 1919 wheat, hold ii until later
and still be assured of the guaran-
teed price.
A letter to w A. Chain. who made
a direct inquiry, comes from the vice
president of the United States Grain
Corporation saying BEG to advise
You that the grain corporation ex-
pires May 81, 1920"
That means the guaranty abso-
utely stops at that date and after
May 81 there will be no guaranty on
wheat whatever, The grain will be
on the open market to sell on the
basis Of supply and demand 1t may
be that it will still sell above the
guaranty, as it has been doing for
months, now being $245 here. or it
may drop below That will depend
on the demand and supply alone and
the government will not stand be-
hind the wheat price after that date
no matter whether It was raised In
1919 or at any other time This
clears up the situation which has
been much misunderstood by some
wheat raisers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08
CROWDS AT BIG SALE
First Days Bushes at Mercantile
Amounted to $6,52o.

One of the biggest sales Abilen,
ever had has been in progress dur
ing the past three days at the Mer
camille store which is closing out
The first days business amounted
to $6,520 and the crowds were so
great that the doors had to be closed
at times to hold people out until
there was room for them.
Before the doors opened Thursday
morning the street was lined with
people waiting for the opening
hour The rush has not been so
great since then but the store has
drawn crowds every day. Much
credit for the success of the sale is
due A. G Westberg, sales manager
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08
HE SAYS THERE is OIL
Alexander Told Inquirer About Pros
poets in Dickinson.

one of the first questions put to
Alexander. who gave an interesting
clairvoyant entertainment at the
Seelye last night was: rs there oil
in this vicinity and will the Stone
well be producery' His answer
was There is oil in this vicinity,
plenty Of It, and the Stone well has
already shown oil and will give larg-
er showings." This was encourage
ing. He also answered several other
questions. One man wrote ques-
ton but did not hand ii in. you
have asked about taking a journey.
said Alexander. The man said il
was right. Another performance
will be given tonight
The cairyoyant's father was In
Abilene forty years ago and organ
lied a soap factory corporation The
factory made soap for a time and
prospered until the big concerns got
into the game. He also started fac
tories at Salina and Wichita. One
of his sons is buried in the Abilene |
cemetery, dying here of measles |
Alexander is trying to purchase the
villa Pullman car of the Mcclellan |
Company to use in show next |
season. Mrs. Alexander died Of in |
fiuenza at oklahoma City four
ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08
CFirst published in the Abilene Weekly
Reflector April s, 1920
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Reflector April s, 1920
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
state of Kansas Dickinson County, IS
In the Probate Court of said county
and state.
la the Matter of the Estate of sherman
n. Grcenough, Deceased.
To all creditors and other persons in
terested in said estate:
You are hereby notified that 1 have
filed a report Of my administration OF
said estate In the Probate Court of
Dickinson county, Kansas, and that /
VIII make final settlement Of the above
named estate in the Probate Court in
and for said county at the probate
judges ONCE In Abilene. Kansas, on
the 5th day OF May, 1920; and at such
time application VIII be made for my
compensation, attorney fees. and other
expenses, and for my discharge as such
eNecutriX, and for an order of the court
finding and adjudging who We're the
heirs, devisees, and legatees OF the
deceased.
MRS. GERTIE GREENOUGH
EXecutrix OF the estate Of sherman
II. Greenough, Deceased. Sw4t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08
HOW SOLDIER
DISPERSED ATTACKS

For two years my stomach
trouble was very bad, my doctor had
to inject morphine on several occa-
sions when | was stricken with these
attacks. Since taking 4 bottles OF
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy I have
been entirely well and am serving in
the artillery, having been pronounc-
ed in perfect health by government
physicians" II is a simple. harm
less preparation that removes the
catarrhal mueus from the intestinal
tract and allays the Inflammation
which causes practically all stom-
ach, liver and intestinal ailments, in
GLIDING appendicitis One dose will
convince or money refunded.-Sold
by c. L. Northcraft & Co. and drug
gis1s everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08

State of Kansas, Dickinson county. SIS.
In the District Court of Dickinson
County State of Kansas.
NJ. A. Anderson, Plaintiff
VS..
j. r. 10y and II married, given name
of wife unknown to plaintiff, and
II either be dead, to their unknown
heirs, administrators, executors and
assigns, Defendants.
The above named defendants Will
take notice that they have been sued
in the above named court. In an action
to quiet title of real estate lying and
situated in Dickinson county, Kansas,
described as follows; Lot six (6), in
block seventeen C1D in Growers addi-
tion to the City of Hope, Kansas, and
must answer the petition filed therein
on or before the 10Th day of May, 1920
or said petition will be taken as true,
and judgment for plaintiff in said action
win be rendered accordingly.
EDWIN ANDERSON.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attest:
L. T.. JEFFCOAT,
(SeaO District Clerk Sw3
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08
Cannot Praise this
Remedy too Highly
THE WAY 0nE LADY FEEL2 AFTER
SUFFERING TWO YEARS


Judging from her letter, the mis-
cry and wretchedness endured by
Mrs. Charlie Taylor, r. F. D. No. l,
Box 144, Dillon, S. c., must have
been terrible. No one, after read
ing her letter, can continue to
doubt the great healing power
Of PE-RU-NA for troubles due
to catarrh or catarrhal conditions
IN any part Of the body. Her
letter is an inspiration to every
sick and suffering man or woman
anywhere. Here it is: 81 suffered
two years with catarrh Of the head,
stomach and bowels. Tried two or
the best doctors, who gave me up.
| then took PE-RU-NA and can
truthfully say l am well. When !
began to use PE-RU-NA, ] weighed
one hundred pounds. My weight
now is one hundred and fifty. l
cannot praise PE-RU-NA too
highly, for it was Godsend to me.
| got relief from the first half
bottle and twelve bottles cured me.
advise all Sufferers to take
PE-RU-NA"
AS an emerge ey remedy in the
home, there is nothing quite the
equal of this reliable, time-tried
medicine, PE-RU-NA. Thousands
place their sole dependence on It
for coughs, colds. stomach and
bowel trouble, constipation, rheu-
natigrn, gains in the back, side and
loins and to prevent the grip and
Spanish Flu. To keep the blood
nIre and maintain bodily strength
and robustness, take PERU ma.
You can buy PE-RU-NA any.
where n either tablet or liquid
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08
Death of Mrs. MeIyina Hutchins

Mrs. Melvlna Hutchins. aged rs,
died suddenly at the home of her
son in Cawker City. Saturday morn
ing. Mrs. Hutchins lived in Abilene
for about 40 years and was one Of
the old settlers in this city. She is
the grandmother Of Paul Nicolay.
She is survived by several sisters
and brothers. Mrs. Hutchins was
an early member Of the Lutheran
church here.
The body will be brought here
Wednesday noon and funeral SER
bices will be held at o'clock from
the Lutheran church. Rev. c. W.
Maggart officiating, Burial in the
Abilene cemetery.
The probate judge issued 81
licenses in March, one day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08
FARM HOUSE BURNS
Loss Estimated at $500 Only
Partly Covered bY INSURANCE.

The house on the Jesse Snyder
farm, six miles northeast of town,
occupied by John Holman burned
to the ground Saturday night about
8 O'Clock. The blaze started In a
defective flue and famed by the
strong wind was beyond control in a
short time. Some of the household
goods was saved. The loss, esti-
mated at $1,000 is only partly COW
cred by the 500 insurance carried
ON the house
Mr.. Holman was living in the
Snyder house until a residence when
he is building on his own farm, adj
joining is completed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08

$I.35 Winchester Shot Gun Shells c11r|
while they last, per box only--.--.-------~1I.IJ
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08
Levi Taylor Passed AWAY.

Levi Taylor, aged IS, died at his
home south of Abilene, Monday
evening. Mr. Taylor has made his
home in this community for more
than 40 years and four sons and two
daughters all living here survive
him.
The funeral services will be held
at the home at l o'clock and from the
Grace Reformed church at 2:30 on
Thursday afternoon.
Clean, old papers, sc bundle, at
this office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08

25c size Oil of Cedar Furniture Polish. IN
While 1t laSts, per bottle only -.. II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08

! One lot Of fine Yarn-all colors In the IN
lot regular Sc per skein-going at only .Cy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-08

One lot Of fine Serge, 40 inches wide, extra fine
weave just the thing to make Suits Of Regu-
lar value s. per yard While it lasts no
going out for only. .-...-..... 40