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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-23

Keokuk merchants, through
their advertisements printed in
The Gate City, invite you to
trade with them.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-23

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-23

DES MONIES, Iowa. April 23.--
Charles w. Lyon, Des MoInes, can
didate for the republican nomination
for attorney general, today announced
his retirement from the race. Lyon
has been appointed and has accepted
the position of corporation counsel Of
Des Moines.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23
Education Program
Discussed at Convention
OF DiscipIes of Christ

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 23.-The educa-
tional and welfare work proposed for
the coming year was considered at the
International convention of the Dis
ciples of Christ in session here today.
An appropriation of $9,307,751 will
be necessary to carry out the educa.
tional program planned for 1921, &C
cording to a report submitted at the
convention and s42.117,9S3 will be
needed for the mex. five years
Rev. Fl. G. Pritchard, educational
secretary, announced that gifts for ed
ucation amounting to s2,693,703 had
been received in the past year
The enrolment in these institutions
in 1920 was $3.50, compared with S.414
in 1919, according to the report. which
stated that 1,045 students were pre-
pairing either for the ministry or the
missionary field
Included in the welfare program out
lined to the delegates for endorsement
was a proposal to establish a tubercu
losis hospital and a home for incur
ables
The Rev. Charles S. Medbury. of Des
Molnes, in an address, urged that the
denomination make provision to ade
quately support aged and INDECENT
clergymen. He stated that the pen
sion plan started three years ago il
succeeding but will take several year.
TO meet requirements
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23

ian army. The photo shows the
Hungarian war minister, Gen.
eral Stephen Streter, ard his
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23
Mexican Official Replies
ToCrificisrn bv Senate,

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 23.-Dr. Cut
berto Hidalgo, under secretary of for.
eign relations. relinquished the post
yesterday, having resigned to become
candidate for the office of governor
of the state of Hidalgo
He made an extended statement re.
garding the new Mexican governments
attitude toward international obliga.
tons, reiterating for the most part
recent declarations by Provisional
President de la Huerta that it was
Mexico's desire to pay all debts and
that there was no disposition to de.
prive foreigners of their property
rights.
His statement was based on as
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23
Irish Change Attitude
Toward English Soldiers
(By Associa ted Press)

DUBLIN, Oct. 23.-In many parts of
Ireland friendly relations prevail be
tween the soldiers and the people, and
nowhere are they regarded with the
bitter hostility displayed toward the
police, and particularly toward the re
Gently imported English police known
as the Black-and-Tans. But a change
has been noted of late.
At Omagh a dance was being held
at which several men of the King
Royal Rifles and the Inniskilling Fus
iliers had paid for admission and were
enjoying themselves when note was
handed in by masked man to the eff
feet that. if any English soldier was
allowed to take part in the dance
drastic steps would be taken. The
soldiers took the matter in good hu
NOR, and left rather than cause any
unpleasantness.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23

Miss Ruth Doughty, Miss Elizabeth
Hinshaw, Miss Belle Scott, Miss
Ruth, Mr. L. C. laval. Rev. Elwood
Davenport, Rev. Elmer Hale and
others.
Solo-Mr. John Graham.
Address-In behalf of Earlham stu.
dents who have worked in the Mis-
sion-Miss Abbie Davidson.
Hymn-"Win Them One by One
Choir.
Duet-Messrs. George and John Ora
ham Benediction.
Evening service-Christian Endeavor
$50 p. M, leader, Mr.. Frank Chant
Evangelistic service, 1880 p. m.
Opening hymn-Congregat
Scripture reading and prayer-Miss
Ruth Doughty.
Quartet.
Offering and announcements.
Quartet.
Sermon-By Rev. Charles Mitchell, o.
Maxwell, Ind.
Invitation. Duet by the Graham
Brothers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23
Union Mission Homecoming
PROGRAM is Announced

Following is the program for Home
coming Day" which is to be celebrated
at the Union Mission on North Four
teenth street, Sunday, Oct. "a:
Opening hymn, God Will Take Care
CT You'-Congregati
Scripture reading and prayer-Miss
Ruth Duke.
Solo-Mr. George Graham.
Sermon--Mrs. Edgar Z. Brown.
Hymn, Invitation.
Dinner.
Service, 200 p. m, hymn, Help Some.
body y"-Congregation.
Scripture reading and prayer-Rev
Irwin Stegall.
Quartet-Milo Steeall, Viola Stegall
Jacob Ward and Irwin Stegall.
Short talks will be given by former
persons interested in the Mission
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23
G. o. p. NATIONAL COMMITTEE
MAKES APPEAL FOR FUNDS

NEW YORK. Oct. 23.-An appeal for
contributions to the Republican nat
ional campaign fund was sent out
from here Thursday by James G
Blaine Jr., the party's eastern treas
urer.
In a circular letter mailed broad
cast over the eastern states, Mr.
blaine explained that difficulty of get
ting into successful operation the plan
of subscriptions limited to $1,000 had
caused expenses to accumulate faster
than cash so that the national com
mittee has had to borrow money. The
present appeal is to wipe out thi:
deficit and provide funds to conclude
the campaign.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23
Texas May Organize
Cotton Export Compnn,

DALLAS, Tex, Oct. 23.-Organiza-
ton of cotton export corporation in
Texas is considered imminent, as the
result of decision reached by the
bankers, growers and merchants rep
resenting every section Of the state in
conference here.
A committee appointed yesterday
definitely decided to form the corpor.
alton and adjourned until next week
to complete plans for its organization
member of the committee said a
corporation capitalized at not less
than five million dollats probably
would be organized with stock open to
subscription by state and national
banks
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23
TRY ALLEGED AUTO
THIEVES AT EATON
BEFORE PETIT JURY

EATON, O., Oct. 23.-After numer-
Gus postponements, the trial of Will
liam Mills and r. L. Estis, non-resi'
dents of Ohio, under indictment for the
theft of an automobile, will open here
Monday morning in common pleas
court, before Judge G. w. Mannix OF
Greenville, and the new petit jury for
the October term of court, which has
been summoned to report Monday for
duty.
The case against Mills and Estis
will be prosecuted by County Prose
cutor Phil Saylor, assisted by Attor-
ney H. r. Gilmore. Attorney Byron
H. Tivenen, of Indianapolis, and Harry
L. Risinger, local attorney, will de-
fend the accused.
For the alleged theft Of an automo'
bile from the garage of S. c. Richie
banker, of New Paris, Mills and Estis
were indicted here in May, 1919, FOL.
lowing their arrest and recovery OF
the car in Indianapolis. Since their
arrest they have been at liberty under
S45O bond each.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23
Winchester Firm Granted
Authority to Issue Stock

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 23.-Author-
ity was granted Friday by the state
public service commission to the Uni
on Heat, Light and Power company.
of Winchester, to issue $4,000 of pre-
ferred stock to finance the construc-
ton of an artificial gas plant at Win
chester for supplying consumers in
'h"t "''v Union City and Portland
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23
GOOD FOR HIM AND HIS WIFE

Hurley l. WATKINS, 230S Lytle ST
Louisville, Ky. writes: II found Foley's
Honey and Tar just what 1 wanted for
my wfe's and my colds" This famous
old cough medicine is just good for
children as for adults. 1t checks
coughs, colds, Group. bronchial coughs.
and stops that tickling" throat that
keeps one coughing at night. 1t con-
tains no opiates nor habit forming
drugs Prompt and sure in action
A G. Luken & Co, $50 Main St.-Adver-
risement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23

sertions credited to u. s. Senator Fall
OF New Mexico, which DR.. Hidalgo
thought contained unjust criticism OF
the new government.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-21
Machinery Must Replace Men That the
City Takes Away From the Farm
By A. R. KROH, Automobile Tire Manufacturer

Every thinking will that the most effective adjust
the cost of living this country increase production with reduced
cost Eight million have moved from farms the city
1900 Our population has increased 1892 but the
production of food that period has been less than 10
cent.
No nation been able legislation forcing
the farms We able do The only sou
ton to the problem modern methods and improved machinery
the United compelled
harvest hands much for single days labor the
could be hired for full month 1880 Everything the
costing him money. With condition existing
expected sell food the consuming population the price did under
the old regime unable to the tide depleted rural
increased population there only solution and that modern
machinery.
solve the problem
mooon of FARMS including stationary tractors and
trucks salvation Machinery must be made to do the work
hands that hard to get and all too costly The complete
of farms has been economical nnumeabe
agricultural the United argument
S no longer based upon theory, but upon facts.
machinery only when works. and then commodity
beneath the surface the soil and be used food
machinery idle the only expense interest
The Benson signal., 1920-02-21

Jimmy This was the last word she spoke, and
it my name she spoke looked at her, and,
God in heaven! / that there a great
hole in her head and l realized that it was she
l had shot and not a bandit
81 pounded the floor of my home with my
shoe and my brother, who lived the floor be-
low with his wife, hurried upstairs in accordance
with the signal we had arranged in case of dan
ger. He what had happened and ran for the
doctor. When the doctor came my wife was
dead.'
Investigation by the authorities uncovered these
facts:
For several months Sapienza had been receiving
black hand" letters demanding $1,000, under pen
atty, if he refused Of having his son, the eldest
of three children. kidnapped and killed More than
six weeks before Mrs. Sapienza shot the
manufacturer had taken of these letters to
Chief of Police A. S. Green of IrvingtOn and had
begged that detectives be assigned to catch the
men who, he said, threatening his sons life
Chief of Police Green detailed two of his men
to follow SapienZa, but when they arrived at the
place where the money to have been paid
over they found there to meet the
facturer The chief of police of Newark also sent
to watch for the writer's of the letters but
they did not find them.
Nevertheless, additional letters continued to ar
rive, the last being received by Sapenza a few
days before the shooting. In addition to the
usual signature this mssve gruesomely dec
Grated with what seemed to be the blood spots,
vivid reminder of the fate in store for young
Sapienza unless the father desisted from his eff
forts to catch the criminals and paid over the
money demanded by them.
Residents in the vicinity of $50 Colt street,
where Sapenza lived, agreed that he and his
wife had always lived afectionately together
The manufacturer, the neighbOrs said, had never
been with any other
Chief of Police Green of 1rv1ngton asserted
that Sapienza had always had an excellent repu-
taton. II don't want to prejudice the case,' said
the chief. "but can't help but be inclined to be-
lieve his story.
The prosecutor of Newark (of which Irvington
is a suburb) thereupon established precedent
in murder cases. in his jurisdiction by moving
for the release of SapienZa $4,000 bail, and
the manufacturer left court in company with
Louis A. Fast, his lawyer
Mr. Fast said "if the case went to trial"-
which he then seemed to think it would not-he
would defend his client by citing cases in which
it had been proved that the defendants had taken
life, committed other acts of violence when
asleep. Although few such cases have found their
way into the courts, there several on record.
This Sapienza tragedy is fascinatingly interest
ing to ali of rs because it touches so closely on
"World of Dreams" Most of us dream. We dream
of flying; of falling; of appearing in public scan
ty clad. These dreams and others appear to be
common to all OF us. Then there own
individual habitual dreams-of child loved scenes
of relatives and friends of personal experiences.
Most of us have have had Individual
The Benson signal., 1920-02-21
Feeble Mindedness and Moronism Are at
the Root of Our Social Problems.
By DR. WILLIAM s. sADLER, Chicago

Experts tell that insanity increasing 800 times faster than the
population this country don't believe
that but tremendously alarmed about something that
ceasng insanity isn't and that ebemindedne,
degenacy You talk about immigration all
don't whether
let him in this land Of whether there mbecy insanity
mndedne moronism in his veins there then gates
absolutely him. We all
and with.
Feebmindedness and moronm and dgenera the
per all social problems whether that be nebre paups
crrninaity O. prostitution.
labored under the deuson that in America
mngo that could put anything wanted to and
good sound wholesome redbooded pureboodd
of it. lie. don't get it you
When take the bemnded degenerate stock
Europe and the American matrimonial mengpot
doesn't 1t out crippled weak and degenerate stock which
be altered by the institutions of democracy.
far protect the weak against the strong that
demanded the generation protect the
the weak threaten with sociological deuge of
The Benson signal., 1920-02-21

settle each ones share We have all defended what believed be the
interest of countries but necessity under
standing been lost sight Of further believe agreed today
that
respected there cannot be tranquil Europe the rights of each
not recognized
have been sometimes reproaced for making many concessions
The repoach has been other heads OF but
am calm in the knowedgeand all of having
been guided stating opinions the conclusions have reached
by the single idea that blood had the
right first of ALL have their national claims satisfied and then to have
those reconced
inspired by interest
shall not lose sight of the peace completing and shall continue
to follow progress until breath shall by all good wishes
least to do all for the o Of that for indeed
misfortune the elements Of dcord should
be the thought that the best blood the civilized world the blood
soldiers should be shed vain for hopes that would not be realized
The Benson signal., 1920-02-21
Allies Unity Means Peace Exceeding
All Guarantees Put on Paper.
By GEORGES CLEMENCEAU Retiring Peace Conference

If Great Britain, the United States, Italy, Japan
and France remain united there is guarantee OF peace
which exceeds all those guarantees which be put
on paper If one day these nations separated dare
not think of the misfortunes which may result.
We arrived here somewhat disconnected by the
gravity of the problems and the difficulty of settling
them. When fighting the enemy all necessarily were
in agreement each oyfuy giving his life for his coun
try But it is not necessarily the when meets
to calculate and realize the fruits of victory and to
The Benson signal., 1920-02-21

e vice-edent American Society of Agricultural Engineers
American farming lies not in intensive cultivation
acreage the of the
What the needs the replacement
wherever possible of hand labor by machine.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-21

AN a person commit a crime Whlle
asleep?
To answer this question in word
is like saying yes or no to the ia
NOUS inquiry, 'are you still beating
your wife?"
Ii a person, while asleep, does
commit an act which the law de-
fines as a crime, is it a crime pun
ishable under the law or is it
something different?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27

MODERN HOUSE. 8 or 4 bedrooms, M,,.
Line suburbs; yearly lease: immediats
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27

WILL PAY 500 per month for 10 AZ a,
room house in Germantown, Chestnnt III, III,
or Main Line Phone Germantown 3Sis u"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27
RIyERTON
STRATFORD
NEW JERsEY-sEAsHORE
" JERsEy--sEAsHoRE

ATLANTIC CITY -- Modern cottage. I'm the
Lighthouse section, with ocean View: newly
papered l3 rooms. baths, porcelain plumb.
Ing throughout and hot-water heat: inspec-
tion by appointment only. Mrs Davennnrt
2l2 Seaside ave. Atlantic city, N J.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27
GERMNSTOwN
GERMANTOWN XEW XEW? ATTTPA:%TGyE T 3 (: : l !!
I4-ROOM STONE HOUSE

Stands well back from Gtn. ave-. fine shade
this Old property. centrally located is Offered
AT reasonable price. early possession.
c + PETERS & son. sos CHESTNUT ST
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27
OCEAN CITY

'lO-ROOM furnished house. near ocean. s99OO
G. l2B, Ledger Office. ''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27

5442 N. nth ST.-Six rooms and tile bath,
shower. open fireplace. elee.. gas kitchen,
hot-water heat hardwood floors basement
laundry. all conveniences: immediate posses
sion. Call Walnut 6456
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27

\ FEW MORE LEFT out Of u. houses;
300 block BccChwOOd st. and POO block
Furlry St: rooms and bath porch; neigh.
borhood nrst class; right at No. rs car line
agd n;ar W1lIr saGG6 aGG6to3'G 'God on end an III n r.
WILLIAM \. LECHLER
37O5 Germantown ave
TioEa Realty Co., l7th and Ed" ave.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

4S04 ~. 10TH 81. Three story. porch front.
IL rooms and bath, hot-water heat wash
trays. coal range; $4,000. easy terms. empty,
Phone Chestnut Hill $40 w
2184 N. SD S.-S-story brick dwelling must
be- sold to settle an estate, assessed
s22O0,s
GEORGE A. ANsLEY. 1918 Chestnut st.
a2T 81 10TH ST.--Twelyo rooms 3 baths;
thoroughly modern: immediate possession
easy financing. JOHN MCCONAGHY, Jr,
2fS Liberty bldg
, 22i4aa N 4rH sT-Three floors and ba Sc
ment, 10, 600 sd. IT. largo lot: possession
3 Noyember i; can finance, DieteTich, 1877
s.l,o4 PM ST.--fhree-story twin house; lot
~ 8oxt Sc loesessiony 10 close estate. HARRY
|rot I<OE FN co. lt2O Chestnut ~.
err ~ |6o0 FOR sALE-s4oOO
'fl;sl yIsk 4 s{cs eii }, HuFis} e. l..'.,.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27

WE DESIRE the specifications Of factori.,
sites and warehouses which we handle ey
clusyely from An Industrial, engineering ana
manufacturing standpoint: we are NOT rssi
estate agents and do not accept exclusive
agency.
J, ALAN MIDDLETON
Walnut 2403 902 Widener Eide
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27
WEST PHILADELPHIA
PENN>yLyANIl sUnrRB>E
FURNISHED APARTMENTS

Slo7 WALNUT ST (the Beth-AIIyn-Bspa.
somely appointed @'room suites. with rr!-
yRte bath. garage
FURN APIS central loc by week y do.
Sherwood Apt Agency, g25 $. RrIuI -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27

WAREHOUSE SPACE; 100. 900 square feat,
freproof buildings with railroad s,d,n.s
Address p 1924 Ledger Office ''u'"s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27
BOARDING
COUNTRY BoARDERs WANTED

wooDLEIGH. Towandu. Pa. - Thoroughly
modern: most exec llent food; bee utltul
country: mountains and river; large. cool
rooms; baths electric lights; automobiles;
fresh Vegetables and fruits
GERAfANTOWN-Th GretnOr. ld2 L Wal
nut lane-A few delightful Vacancies tol
: winter permanent guests. Gtn. 5257. !
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-27
GERMANTOWN

wANTED-To buy homo with convenieno.,,
Chestnut Hill or vicinity, with sdsne GROUND.
not necessarily modern. Address, giving ia
cation, description and terms. NJ PA. Ledger
Office.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-12
LET US HAVE LAND"
Inability To Get Soil From land
lords Causing Many to
Leave Spain.

SEVlLLA, Spain, Nov. lS.-"Ict
US have land" is the constant cry
Of the Sndalusian peasant, repeat
I'D often as he sees his sons forced
to emigrdte because they are unable
10 procure possession of a piece OF
ground to call their own. This con-
ditIon, arising from the fact that
enormous tracts of land are in the
nands of noble families who refuse
10 allow them to be made produc-
tive. is the cause of the frequent
agitation among the peasant class.
Pascual Carrion, a leading agri-
cultural engineer. In calling atten-
ton to the misery among the peas
ants. says no effort has been made
by the governing classes to remedy
their condition. He declares so to
100 inhabitants could live on and
supply their needs from every
square kilometer OF land in Andalu-
sia. Official figures show that In
the province of Sevilla there are
only 43 persons per kilometer; In
Cordoba 81; In Jaen 80; while Ma
laga and Gadiz arc ~ per kilometer.
The reakon given for this meager
population Is that In the province OF
Scvilla 1000 persons own more than
half of the l,750,000 acres. while in
The province of Cordoba GO per cent
f its acreage, amounting to 1.5O,-
300 acres. Is owned by only 800 per-
sons. Most OF these owners are alb
scntecs. who rarely visit their prop
critics.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-12

and he fell dead. The witness was
disposed of. but 1t became suspected
who had fired the shot through the
crack in the wall, and after some
weeks man well known to the citi-
xens OF the town and vicinity was
taken into custody. He was placed
on trial and convicted but some
question arose, the date set FOR his
execution on the gallows passed ana
finally he was liberated. Some ciu-
zcns were OF opinion that the de-
fendant was not guilty but others
said that he should have stretched
hemp" Long after 1t was related
that this man confessed that he
e/red the shot but said that he
had been called from his room In
the night time by several men who
conducted him to the isolated house
and after thrusting a pistol into his
hand commanded him to fire the
fatal shot upon pain OF instant death
II he refused.
The principal witness having been
removed. the slayers OF the cattle
buyer breathed more freely, but they
skipped the country" for some
time, one staying away for score
OF years and upon his return there
was not sufficient evidence upon
which to convict him. Another was
sent to prison for some other Of
fense and died before his sentence
had expired. He Is said TO have
confessed to the murder, as well as
who slew the young man in the
vacant house. But after all no one
was punished for the crime, though
had the evidence. as related by old
citizens years after. been forthcom.
Ing soon after the com mission OF the
murder and robbery. at least three
men would no doubt have swung
from the gallows.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-12

paving tho graft tax ON n note
from the private secretary OF Gen
oral Josc Miguel Gomez. tho trav-
clcr returned To- the sauc agent, who
had refused To s,'l a berth ticket.
and was given what he wanted In
two minutes
ON tho same train there was a
business man from wichita. Kan,
who first refused To buy from a
porter but who finally was forced
tu d,al with him after waiting two
dHNs
There Is not a dining car In cuba.
A few rullmIus, abandoned In the
state before the advent ot the steel
sleeper, are IN use.