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The Monte Vista journal., 1920-01-31
NOTICE OF FINAL sETTLEMEN1
In the Matter Of the Eetata of Aue


In the Matter Of the Estate Of Aus.
tin Crooks, Deceased.
Notice Is hereby given. that on
Monday: the ninth day OF February,
A. d. 1920. being one Of the regu-
lar days Of the January. 1890, term
OF the County Court Of Rio 0rande
County. In the State OF Colorado,
l. Ida N. Crooks, Administratrix Of
said estate. will appear before the
Judge OF said Court. present my
final settlement a. such Administra.
trix. pray the approval of the same,
and will then apply to be discharged
as such Administrative. At which
time and place any person In inter-
est may appear and present objec-
tions to the same, II any there be,
Dated at Monte Vista, Colorado.
January 10, 1920.
IDA M. CROOKS.
Administratrix Of the Estate
OF Austin Crooks, Deceassd.
First publication Jan. 10, 1890,
Last publication Feb. z. 1920.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-01-31

Dr. n. u. Chapman IL here on
business visit. having arrived last
week from Pennsylvania.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-01-31

Editor Myer oi the Alamo0
Journal was . visitor In Monte Vista
Tuesday. having driven up with Geo.
Spricstcrsbach.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-01-31

Pioneer Spring WrinRer for sale:
also Rockaway baby cab. Bisaeii car
pet sweeper and electric reading
lamp. Call l36W.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-01-31

r. l., kshler purchased = new
Ford touring car last Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
MINERS TOHOLD
ANNUAL SESSION
Plan to Settle Wage Dispute in
Maryland and West Nir-
ginia Fields.

Ey Associated Fresss
CUMBERLAND. Md. June IA
The annual convention OF the United
Mine Workers OF America. district
number 16. representing 10000 min
ers in the Georges Creek and upper
Potomac regions. opens here Tues
day. Several hundred delegates VIII
be present.
The main question before the del
ecates from Maryland and West Nir-
cinia. according 20 Sec'y Trickett OF
the district. will be that OF settling
the wage dispute. The most dis
turbins factor" said Mr. Trickett
has been that a majority Of the coal
operators have not complied with the
award Of Pres't Wilson's strike set
tlement com mission. Another source
of trouble has been the lack Of a
working agreement between miners
and operators in that district
There is some talk of an attempt
20 have the convention so on record
as favoring an increase beyond the
- percent allowed By the presidents s
commission on the ground that ope-
rators are now selling coal az SS a
49, - c-~inst S2.75 last November.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15

war-bugles blew in 1917, the flag of
our country took on deeper sig
nifcance.
But there is another flag used
only by American women in the
World war. The service flag unites
US in a bond Of understanding. Re
membering the sleepless nights and
anxious days OF war. we women join
hands from coast 10 coast, deter
mined TO cherish that unity Of
American women fired in sacrifices
Of war, and dedicated 10 continued
service"
Object of Legion.
The Service Star legion, Of which
Mrs. Morris IS the national presi-
dent, is an organization OF women
who had sons, brothers, husbands
and fathers in the World war. II
was founded as a national organiza-
ton two years ago. The object Of
the legion is 10 gain recognition as
a sister organization by the Amer
lean legion. The only obstacle TO
that end is a provision in the consti-
tuition OF the American legion that
no auxiliary shall be recognized ex-
cept one that is subject 10 the na-
tional and local government OF
American legion. An effort will be
made 10 have the legion change its
constitution at its annual conven-
ton in September.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
DEMOCRATS OPEN
HEADQUARTERS IN
CONVENTION CITY
Sen. Robert l.. Owen and
Atty. Gen. Palmer Have
Quarters in Frisco.
By Associated Press

by Associated PreS6.
SAN FRANCISCO, June H.
Headquarters for two OF the aspi-
rants to the democratic nomination
for president at the national con-
vention which begins June 2S, were
opened here Monday. Those for
whom Offices were opened are United
States Sen. Robert L. owen, OF Okla
homa, and Attorney General A Nit
chell Palmer. The headquarters of
Gov. James NJ. Cox, OF Ohio, will be
opened here Tuesday, with the eX-
pected arrival of L. II. Moore, ma
tional committeeman OF Ohio, who
convention campaign.
Colby Mentioned.
cambridge Colby, secretary of
state, recently chosen a delegate
from the District OF Columbia is be-
ing mentioned by leaders here for the
permanent Craftsmanship of the con-
vention. United States Sen. Carter
Glass Of Virginia, is being discussed
in connection with the Craftsmanship
of the committee on resolutions.
Tentative plans call for tho open-
ing OF the convention by ]. Bruce
Kremer. vice-chairman OF the ma
tionai committee. who Will aid Ho-
mer S. Cummings, a temporary
chaiman of the convention, who will
make the keynote speech.
+. G.. Hoffman, secretary Of the
national committee was scheduled to
arrive Monday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
Characterizes Failure of L. s.
to Ratify Covenant as
"Pitiable."
FAVORS PRESENT PLAN
Veteran Leader is Confident
People Will Vote Accept
ance of League.
By Associated Press

- -'-e"A a. -Ne'r
MONTREAL. June 14.-Organ-
lied labor Of the United States was
appealed TO by Samuel Gompers. of
the American Federation OF Labor,
here Monday to give its support 10
the non-partisan political program
of the federation and 10 urge upon
congress the adoption of the League
Of Nations.
Characterizing the failure OF the
United States u ratify the covenant
as "pitiable," Mr. Gompers. speak
ing before the annual convention OF
the federation, said II the question
was submitted 10 the people, with
out any other entangiing provisions
1 am positive that the people OF our
country would say by an over
whelming vote that &c desires the
League Of Nations.
Expresses Fear.
The veteran labor chief expressed
the fear that in the coming political
camLaign the league question viii
be subm arged IN the number of
questions which must attract tho
attention Of the people OF the
United States.
1T is regrettable." he added
that the question in itself has not
had an opportunity 20 be presented
for the consideration and deter
mination of the people OF our coun-
try
Brief Appeal.
Mr. Gompers was brief in his ap
peal 10 the federation 20 continue 70
stand by his non-partisan political
program, saying that this subject
may be I'm concrete form before
the convention" within the next few
DAYS.
The zone big union. Mr. Com
pers said. could not endure be-
cause II ran counter 20 the laws OF
human nature"
Mr.. GomLers' address came at the
close Of the convention session and
was IN reply 20 those given by fra
ternal delegates. J. W. ogden. of
the British labor congress. and J. A.
McCleuand. of the Canadian trades
and Ia Dor congress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
HARDING REFUSES
TO MAKE COMMENT
ON G. 0. P. POLICIES
Nominee VIII Withhold Views
Until He Accepts the
Nomination.
BY Associated Press /:

by AsSOcldIeu tTesSs
WASHINGTON, June 14.-Sen.
Harding Monday found the life of
the republican presidential nominee
strenuous, although he held no i'm
portant political conferences.
The senator went TO his office at
the capitol shortly before noon,
posed for motion picture friends who
called 10 congratulate him. went
over great piles of congratulatory
kilograms, played a round of golf at
a nearby country club and then
worked far into the night at his
home in an effort to catch up with
rapidly increasing correspondence.
Plans Indefinite
The nominee steadfaStly declined
to make any statement regarding his
position on party policies indicating
that he would have nothing to say
on those matters until in his speech
accepting the nomination. He also
declined to say at this time whether
he would resign his senate seat.
Sen. Harding's plans for the i'm
mediate future are indefinite. He
intends to remain in Washington un-
til this week, when he will leave for
brief vacation. The notification
ceremonies are expected 70 take
place soon after the vacation.
Sen. Harding's return TO his office
in the capitol was the signal for an
informal reception on the part Of
senate employees who crowded c.bOut
to congratulate him. Despite his
strenuous week at the convention
the senator seemed in fine fettle and
kept up a running fire of humorous
comments from the moving picture
men clicking off foot after foot of
films. He is as happy as lark,
remarked one bystander as the sena-
tor joked with the movie men.
Reads Messages.
The senator seemed greatly touch
ed as he read cOngratulatory tele-
grams from Gov. Calvin Coolidge,
the republican presidential no
minee, former Pres't Taft, and Mai.
Gen Wood, and Sen. Hiram Johnson,
opponents for the nomination, as
well as from Sen. POmerene, his
democratic colleague from Ohio.
In deciding to play golf Monday
the senator said he wanted 70 get
some of the convention tobacco
smoke out Of his system"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
Claim OOercOatS
VIII Be Popular
At Frisco Meet
Rv Associated PISS

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, June IA
Folks who associate national con-
ventions with torrid temperatures.
lightweight suits and lattice work
underwear. had better disillusion
themselves f they are coming TO
the national convention of the demo-
States weather bureau. All sartorial
Gratis here, according to the United
effects should include fairly heavy
inner and outer clothing a light over
coat
If the weather runs to form"
smart westerly winds. carrying a
penetrating chill. Will blow in off
the Pacific ocean and cool after
moons and cooler evenings will be
the order.
The bureau believes il will be
good convention weather" with
plenty of opportunity for the average
orator to warm up without looking
like a bundle Of wet wash. If the
usual hectic parades for the candi-
dates are staged toward the end of
the afternoon there need be no
shedding Of coats, collars or gaIluses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF
SER VICE STAR LEGION
ADDRESSES WOMEN TODAY

Mrs. Robert c. Morris address
Monday evening at the Flag Day
exercises in Leeper park, which
were interrupted when rain dis
persed the large crowd. was given
in substance 10 a News-Times re-
Lorter later Monday night.
Mrs. Morris will address the
women Of the Service star legion at
? o'clock this afternoon at the
Y. W. G. a. All women who had
husbands, sons and brothers IN the
war are invited to hear her.
Il wanted TO tell them" Mrs
Morris said 10 the reporter at the
Oliver hotel, that since our flag
was adopted 143 years ago II has
always remained true 20 its original
dedication 70 the cause OF human
liberty Tonight memory calls up
the armies which have marched 10
war under the folds OF the banner.
Because we have learned what
war demands of women we can un-
derstand the feelings OF those who
sent husbands and sons into other
wars
Deeper Significance.
When the women OF today were
little girls standing on the curb
watching the flag carried past by
soldiers or sailors. the banner had
for Us a certain meaning; but when
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
TWO MEN DIE IN
VIRGINIA FEUD
Four Others Wounded in Gun
Battle Between Two
Families.
- AssncIatef - !:

BRISTOL. Va. June 14-Feud
spirit between the Fee and Berry
families OF Esserville, near here,
found expression Sunday in a gun
battle in the streets OF the little
town. AS a result Robert Fee and
George Pally. the latter a member
OF the Berry faction, are dead, De-
witt Fee and a small baby are SER
iously wounded. and Tom and
George Berry are slightly wounded.
Reports OF the feudist struggle.
reaching here Monday said the
trouble was started early last week
bv the Fee brothers holding up and
disarming a deputy sheriff. a mem
Der OF the Berry family. The Berrys
promptly armed themselves
Meeting on the streets Of Esser-
Vile Sunday. George and Tom Berry.
father and son. respectively. and
Polly opened fire, the reports state,
on Robert and Dewitt Fee. The two
brothers returned the FIRE. During
the battle a baby belonging 10
miner was hit by a stray bullet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
FIREMEN STARTLED
WHEN MAN BRINGS
HIS FIRE TO THEM

Bringing the fire 10 the fire de-
partment instead of the usual pro-
cedure was the remarkable expert
ence of members of Hose company
No. 10 Monday afternoon. A dump
wagon loaded with asL halt and
rubbish caught fire on Michigan St,
near Indiana av.
Whipping his horses to a run, the
driver arrived at hose house No. 10,
where the fire fighters soon had con-
troll Of the situation with the aid of
a garden hose and several buckets.
Ii afforded considerable amusement
TO the passersby on s. Michigan st.
40 damage was caused by the fire.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
RAIN STOPS FLAG
DAY CELEBRATION
AT LEEPER PARK
Boy Scouts March With Vet
Grams of Wars Mrs.
Morris Speaks.

A brave attempt by members Of
the Service Star legion and several
hundred patriotic men and women
TO endure threatening elements dur
ing the elaborate exercises sched-
uled in honor of the Flags 143rd
birthday was cut short by rain at
Leeper park, Monday night
The Flag drill participated in by
children OF Muessel school had been
completed 10 the delight of the au-
dience. the invocation by Rev. @.
w. Titus of Mishawaka, had been
given and Mrs. Robert G. Morris,
Toledo, national president of the
Service Star legion had just started
10 talk when the rain began. Mrs.
Morris humorously remarked at this
point that she had heard Of great
orators moving their audiences, but
she and the rain were certainly
moving her audience.
Work OF Women.
Mrs. Morris at the outset Of her
talk briefly mentioned the work of
the women who are helping make
the Service Star legion a great or
ganizatiOn for good in America. She
concluded by saying that she hoped
that some day she might come TO
South Bend when it wasn't raining.
The Flag day exercises were be-
gun by representative veterans Of
the G.. A. r., American legion and
Spanish-American war veterans
marching to Leeper park from the
courthouse. The American flag and
Spanish flag were carried in the
parade.
Boy Scouts Guard.
As a kind Of guard OF honor for
the veterans five troops of Boy
Scouts gave their assistance. They
later made themselves busy about
the park getting the bandstand pre-
pared for the band and policing the
park in other ways. The troops in
attendance were Nos. and Z from
ST. Patrick's parochial school under
the leadership of John McCarty.
troop one Of COquillard school un-
der II. L. Greenwood. troop IL, Of
the junior high school, under Scout
master w. r. FriCks and No. II, Cf
Sacred Heart parish under Ed
Blankert
The entire Flag day program was
under the supervision OF Mrs. G. A.
Freeman. Col George w. Fryer
muth introduced Mrs Morris. Mu-
sic was furnished by the Dodge
company band.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
PRINCETON PROFESSOR
IS NAMED AMBASSADOR
Bv Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
PRINCETON. y. J., June Il.
The appointment Of Prof. Edward
Capps, Of Princeton, as United
States minister TO Greece was an
nounced here Monday. The board
of trustees granted him a leave Of
bsence 10 accept the post.
Prof. Capps has been head Of the
Greek department at Princeton
since 1906. He was formerly direc-
tor Of the American classical school
at Athens ard was in charge OF the
Red Cross mission in Greece dur
ing the war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
HEAD OF LABOR UNIONS
ISSUES APPEAL TO MEN
AT ANNUAL CONVENTION
POLICE BELIEVE
WEALTHY GAMBLER
KILLED HIMSELF
Claim Jealousy Over Woman
Furnished Motive For
Strange Death.
By Associated Press

y
NEW YORK. June 14.-Jealousy
over a woman or vengeance for
heavy losses sustained at cards are
being considered as having furnish
ed the motive for the murder here
last Friday Of Joseph B. Elwell,
wealthy turfman and whist Wiz
ar" "
The police Monday night were
1uctuating between these theories
in their efforts 10 solve crime
which they admitted was the most
baffling they had encountered IN
years.
Woman Theory.
Clews point TO the woman theo-
r-y. according to the majority OF the
detectives working on the case. They
claimed the theory was strengthen
ed Monday when il was learned
that Marie Larson, Elwells house
keeper. had found in the bedroom
Of his handsome home, where he
was shot. a woman's silk under-gar-
ment. This garment is reported to
belong to a New York society wom-
an. whose name is being withheld
pending her examination. COnvic-
ton that the husband of this wom-
an. an ex-army man, killed the
whist expert was expressed by some
detectives. The size Of the fatal
bullet and the fact that il had a
steel Jacket point TO the fact that
a government automatic pistol was
used, they said.
on the other hand the police were
reluctant to discard the theory
that a gambler broken" at whist
by an international authority on the
game, may have done the shooting
They sought to trace the source OF
report that such a gambler had
threatened TO kill Elwell, and they
continued Monday TO examine socie-
ty, sporting men and prominent hg-
ures in New York's financial district
where ElweU occupied a broker
Office.
Decribe Games.
Some witnesses described to the
police games in which the sky lite
rally was the limit and games in
which Elweu had matched wits
and considerable resources Of his
own-against the still greater re-
source of financier with an inter-
national reputation.
On the other hand, stories Of FL
wells killings estimated by
his wife, from whom he was sepa-
rated "a high as $4,000 one even
ing-were contradicted by Wilbur
c. whitehead, associated with the
banking firm Of Z. d. Breitung and
company,
Whitehead, an intimate friend Of
ElweIPs who himself is considered
an authority Of auction bridge,
spent much OF the day at the dis
trict attorneys office.
Opens Safe.
Joseph s. Elwell, father OF the
card expert Monday obtained per-
mission from the surrogate's court
to open a safe deposit vault which
he said, contained his sons will. He
was authorized 10 open this vault
only in the presence Of a represen-
tative from the state cOmptroller's s
Office.
The wife OF the slain man an
rounced Monday that she sought
nothing for herself from her hus-
bands estate. but that If the will
did not provide for their son, she
would take a hand in the proceed
ings.
The safe deposits vault was open
ed late Monday and what purports
20 be Elwells last viii was found.
This document was said 70 leave all
his real estate and personal pro-
perty 10 his mother and father.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
URGES AMERICANS TO
DEVELOP OIL LANDS
IN FOREIGN NATIONS
BY Associated Press :

WASHINGTON. June 14.-Devel-
opment of the oil resources of for
eign countries by American interests
with a view 10 insuring an adequate
supply for the United states was
urged by Secretary of the Interior
Payne in n letter Monday 10 Sen.
Phelan of California The latter in
reduced a bill at the last session of
congress providing for creation OF a
United States oil corporation and the
development OF oil fields in other
countries.
In the letter. made public by Sen.
Phelan. the secretary said that the
purpose OF the Phelan bill is ito
provide the means for further pro-
noting the worldwide search for
OIL and added that with that pur-
pose 1 am in hearty accord"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
CANADA PLANNING TO
LIMIT PAPER SUPPLY

By Associated Press.
OTTAWA, June 14.-Legislation
which il is believed. Will restrict the
expectation of newsprint is 10 come
before the house OF commons. We'd
nesday. The minister OF customs
gave notice today OF a bill. drawn
for the benefit OF Canadian news
paper publishers which will autho-
rize the regulation and licensing Of
exports necessary or desirable for
the use Of consumption OF Canadian
people"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
KIDNAPERS OF BABY
COUGHLN CONTINUE
DEMAND FOR RANSOM
Rv Assnciated Press

BY Associated Press:
NORRJSTOWN, Pa. June IA
letter was received Monday by the
parents Of 13 months old Blakely
Coughlin, who was kidnapped June .,
which George II. Coughlin. the
father. said he believes is from the
abductor. The letter is signed "The
Crank" and demands $4,000 ran
som. 1t is the seventh letter, appar-
emily from the same source. and the
writer used the appellation given
him by Mr.. Coughlin when the first
letter was received.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
DELEGATES
ENROUTE TO FRISCO
BY Associated Press {:

by ASsOEIlteu ITess.
BOSTON. June 14.-Fourteen OF
the delegates from this state 10 the
democratic national convention left.
Monday night. for san Francisco by
way Of Montreal and Vancouver.
We are going unpledged." said
one OF their number. Daniel II.
Coakley. Of this city. I'VE are not
interested IN any candidate; we are
not interested in platforms; we are
interested In anything except free
dom for Ireland"
The main party OF delegates and
alternates viii leave on Sunday,
next.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
LONDON COMMENTS on
HARDING NOMINATION
- Assnclafed prnss

By Associated Press
LONDON. June 1.-THE London
evening paper editorials on the re-
publican nomination arc devoted
largely 10 speculation on Sen. Hard
ing's chance Of election and what
effect that would have on American
foreign policy. Both the Globe and
Westminster Gazette are OF the
opinion shat Sen Harding's election
is by no means assured II the demo-
Gratis are able 20 find a strong can
didate.
The Globe thinks a republican de-
feat IS not impossible II such a man
as William G McAdOO or Am bas-
sador John " Davis were nomi-
mated. The Westminster Gazette
declares that Great Britain must
preserve neutrality I'm a presidential
conflict. but cannot disguise its in
terest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
ASK INVESTIGATION
BY NATION4L BODY
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
ST. LOUIS. June 14-Demands
formulated AT meeting of 40 To-
cal republicans here Monday. called
upon the republican state cOnven-
ton at once &c straighten out the
situation arising from the derelic-
tions OF officials Of the state organi-
zation."
The meeting resulted from reveI-
ations before the senate committee
investigating pre-campaigu eNpen-
ditures concerning the distribution
OF Lowden funds in this state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
GOTHAM JUDGE RULES
AGAINST VANDERBILTS
By Associated Press

bN abeUIIdLFU I Iteos
NEW YORK, June 14.-Supreme
Court Justice McAvoy Monday de-
cided against the executors OF Al
fred Gwynne Vanderbilt, who was
drowned in the sinking Of the Lusi-
tania in 1915 by a German torpedo,
in their suit TO recover s15O,O00 on
an accident insurance policy.
The executiOners cOntended that
he was Accidentally drowned but
the justice stated that as the vessel
was sunk by instructions Of the
German imperial government. Mr.
Vanderbilts death must in a broad
sense be conceded 20 be the result
OF war"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
OMPERS URGES ADOPTION OF LEAGUE
High School Boy
MarrieS At Time
Of Graduation

TERRELL. Okla, June 14.-Da-
vid Wray got a wife as his diploma
at the commencement exercises OF
the high school here a few nights
ago.
Following the presentation OF di-
plomas TO all graduates. Wray was
called upon 10 come forward and
get his"
Before the audience woke up" a
minister had made Wray and Ruth
Hightower, one OF the graduates,
man and wife.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-15
ELECT LONN HEAD or
CULVER ORGANIZATION

Special % The News-Tlmes
LaAPORTE. Ind June l4.-Mat
Arthur +. Lonn. OF this city
candidate for Lieutenant Governor
at the republican state convention
has been advised of his election 70
. he presidency Of CLl-er legion. an
orgs nizatiGn Of 1l the students past
and present u Culver Military A-a-
deny. Mai L0nn has a.so rce1
made director Of tho 1cadeTy