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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
Gou. Coolidge Denies
Praising League of Nations
(By Associated Press)


ON BOARD GOVERNOR COO
LIDGE'S SPECIAL TRAIN, Oct 21-
Governor Coolidge referring to recent
charges that as the Republican candi-
date for vice president he had chang
ed his position on the league of ma
lions issue. denied in a statement to-
day that he had endorsed the league
in an address of welcome to President
Wilson at Boston in February, 1919,
upon the return of Mr.. Wilson from
his first trip to Europe.
The Republican vice presidential
nominee said that as presiding officer
OF the meeting at which the president
spoke he lauded the president for his
efforts in behalf of peace.
Nothing has ever been said or done
by me" said Mr.. Coolidge today, "in.
consistent with that welcome which
the proprieties required and which
Massachusetts, was pleased to give to
the chief executive of the nation. 1t
had no reference to the league of ma.
tions. Nobody knew at that time what
the league of nations contemplated"
Governor Coolidge campaigned to.
day in the Piedmont section of North
Carolina His special train early to.
day left Ashville where he made an
address last night and was scheduled
to make stops for rear platform
speeches at Hickory, Statesville, Win
ston-Salem, Mocksville and Moores.
vile.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21

bigger business than any previous
year. An abundance of sorghum cane
was raised by the farmers this year.
Mr.. Bertsch has been running every
day and several nights until midnight,
making about 225 gallons per day.
They are nearing the 1000 gallon
mark for this season. The yards are
full of cane and many farmers are
holding their cane at home where it
Is under protection in case of bad
weather. :: Mr.. Lutte Hatfield and
daughter Hazel. of Greensboro, spent
Monday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Orville Hoover. Mrs. Charles Buhl,
Geraldine and Marvin, of Richmond,
were guests Of Miss Bessie Bull, Tues
day.. School will close the latter
part of the week for the Teachers
association and the boys and girls are
hikes for Thursday and Friday. :. . An
all-day meeting was held Sunday at
the Friends church, members bringing
their dinners and enjoying the noon
hour together. In the afternoon Syl-
vester Johnson gave an excellent SER
mon. Rev. Marie Cassel, preaching in
the morning and evening, gave an In
teresting description of her travels in
France, Switzerland and Italy.....
Rally day was observed at the Christ
ian church Sunday, 1877 being present.
very interesting program was pre-
scented by the little folks at the Sun
day school service. Rev. Clark, OF
the M. E. Church, gave an interesting
sermon Sunday evening on the Life OF
Christ, illustrating it with slides.
Next Sunday will be Good Literature
day at the M. E. church; also Go-to-
Sunday-School day at all Sunday
schools. Sunday evening Rev. Clark
will give an evangelistic address. Ten
members were received into the M. E.
church last Sunday morning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
Canadian Election Will
Cause Nelu Liquor Policy

VANCOUVER, B. c., Oct. like
pudiation of the British Columbian
prohibition law, indicated by the To-
900 majority already recorded from
yesterdays plebiscite today brought
government officials to consideration
of how the liquor traffic shall be adj
ministered.
The vote was on the preference pc
tween prohibition and IAN act to pro-
vide for government control and sale
in sealed packages Of spurious and
matted liquors"
Officials here believed today that
the vote would result in generous
policy in the dispensation OF liquor
not in open saloons, but in govern
ment stores Under the prohibition
act, only ounces could be purchased
even ,Scl a physicians certificate.
w. L. Savage, British Columbla
president of the Prohibition party, de
clared the vote was the result of con
fusion of the term government con
troll. This was particularly true, he
said, among women voters, many OF
whom thought it meant better sys
tenn of government control of the pres
ent prohibition act.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
Funeral Arrangements

Porter-Funeral services for Flor
ence Porter, so years old, who died
Tuesday evening at her home, los
South Ninth street, will be conducted
from the home Friday at 10 "a. m
Burial will be in Earlham. The Rev
Andrew F. Mitchell will officiate
Friends may call at any time.
Wrede-Funeral services for Mrs
Emma Wrede, Al years old. who died
Tuesday night at her home, 200 West
Main street. will be conducted from
the home Friday at 2 p. m. The Rev
o. T. F. Tressel will officiate. Burial
will be in the Lutheran cemetery
Turner-Funeral services for Mrs
Lizzie Turner, who died at Kokomo
will be held at the residence of Henry
Dietrich, PIG South Fifteenth street
at 1890 a. m. Saturday. Friends may
call at the Dietrich residence Friday
afternoon and evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
Short News Of CITY

Friends to Meet Representatives
from the mission boards of Philadel-
phia yearly meeting, and from Cali
fornia yearly meeting will meet with
Ross A. Hadley and Belle c. Bailey, Of
Newcastle, Ind, representing the local
mission board, Friday. The meeting
will be in the Y. NJ. C. A.
Fined for AssauIt-Less Armour
was fined SIS and costs in city court
Thursday on a charge of having COM
mitted assault and battery on Charles
Miller.
Smith Family Arrives-Mrs. Julian
L. Smith and son arrived in Richmond
Thursday to join Mr.. Smith, recently
appointed general secretary of the Y.
M. c. A. Mrs Smith has been visit
ing relatives in Kentucky since her
husband came to Richmond
Fire Department calIed-A fire
alarm was sounded Thursday morn
ing and the department called out to
eXtinguish a small blaze in a rubbish
heap in an alley on North D street,
between Eighth and Ninth streets.
No damage was done
Bethel A. M. e. Church-A musical
will be held at the Bethel A NJ -
church Monday evening, Oct %. The
program will begin at $50. Admis-
sion will be 10 cents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
John w. Cox Takes Charge
OF 7 Membership Work

John w. Cox, formerly head of the
Indiana Business College in Newcastle,
took charge of the membership work
of the Y. M. C. A. Thursday morning.
Mr.. Cox is a graduate of Indiana Uni
versity in the class of 1912. He was
principle of the French Lick high
school previous to the war when he
entered the community service and
had charge of social activities at Fl.
Benjamin Harrison.
Mr.. Cox has been a very active work
er, in the Baptist church, especially
with young peoples societies. While
in Newcastle he was in charge of the
, city and county work of the young
people OF his church.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
Suburban

CENTERVILLE, Ind-Word was
received here Monday by Mrs. John
Sullivan that Mrs. Merlin Robbins,
wife of Rev. Robbins, of Poseyville,
Ind, her nephew, had died of diph-
liberia. Both Mr. and Mrs. Robbins
are well known here. Mr.. Robbins
home was three miles south of this
place and Mrs. Robbins came from
near Liberty. The receipts from
the market of the Cemetery associa-
ton have been added to by donation
and otherwise until the amount now
cleared from the affair has reached
something over $51.. Mrs. Flora
King was the guest Saturday and
Sunday of Mrs. Naomi Beverlyn and
Charles Beverlyn of Richmond. :.
Mrs. William Lamott, of Muncie, is
here for several days visit with Miss
Alice Gould and other relatives.
Mrs. Earl Able entertained the mem.
bers of club from Hagerstown at an
all day meeting at her home~Wednes
day. There are 20 members in this
club and a good representation was
present. -. Mr.. and Mrs. Hartley and
daughter, Dorothy, of Richmond, were
Sunday guests of Fred Hartley and
wife. The sorghum factory is doing
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
|COx OPENS ATTACK
| ON LEAGUE CRITICS
(By Associated Press)

WILMINGTON, Del, Oct. q An
enthusiastic reception was given here
today to Governor Cox. His League
of Nations preachments were applaud
ed warmly here, one of the great NUM-
lions centers during the war. Inere
were Kisses from the audience Tor
Senator Lodges name, when Governor
Cox reiterated that the Massachusetts
senator was 1.-The basest conspirator In
all the history of humanity OF the
| world" More Kisses and some groans
were the demonstration against Sena-
tor Harding when the governor named
7 his opponent among the signers OF
the round robin. The incident
halted the governors speech momen-
| tarily.
Predicts Business Slack
That Senator Harding should give
the American people the name OF the
person alleged to have asked him to
lead the way to a new fraternity was
asserted by Governor Cox. The gov
ernor reiterated that the greatest
business depression" in the nations
history would follow refusal to enter
the league.
Probably the most prolonged ap-
plause was given the governors state
l ~-~~~~
question.
Alleges False Criticism
A special drive against critics OF
Article 10, of the League of Nations
and against false criticism they were
said to have uttered was made here
today by Governor Cox OF. Ohio.
Nation wide propaganda of mis-
representation" regarding article 10
has been circulated, the Democratic
candidate asserted, emphasizing con-
tentions that congress only and not
the league has authority to declare
war and that he league councils de-
cisions must be unanimous and are
merely advisory.
Governor Coxs address here, refer
, ring specially to article 10 followed
,, recent attacks from prominent Repub
licans against the league provision
and opened his Delaware and Maryland
campaign. This afternoon, and to-
night in the convention hall where
: President Wilson was nominated eight
!. years ago, the governor was to make
, two addresses in Baltimore.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
LOCAL LEGION HEADS
TO ATTEND CONCLAvE
HELD next MONTH

DR.. George Hunt, commander OF the
Harry Ray post Of the American Lee
gion, and Ray Umpleby, adjutant OF
the post, are planning to attend at
least one day Of the two days meet
ing of Legionnaires Nov. and Z. The
meeting is to be held at Culver Mill
tary Academy, Lake Maxinkuckee.
State officers Of the American Le-
gion plan to organize legion activities
throughout the winter and spring
formed at this gathering. The COM
manders and adjutants of all local
posts, all state executive committee
men and all state officers will attend
the conference.
The Legionnaires will be guests Of
the military academy during the two
days. They will be assigned to army
quarters, and for two days again 1ol-
low army routine. L. X. G1gn1lllat,
commandant Of the academy, is state
commander Of the Legion, and the
meeting is to be held at the invitation
Of Commander Gignilliat.
Gaibraith To Speak
F. w Galbraith, Jr., national COM
mander, and Major-General Leonard
Wood have been invited to attend the
gathering and speak. Acceptance has
been received from Commander Gal
braith.
Among business matters to be de-
cided on at the meetings are state
membership drive to be conducted
about the first of the year, il held !;
plans for extension Of the woman's
auxiliary, and the forming Of state
auxiliary organic ltion; legion winter
athletic plans; and the legion plans
for obtaining legislation from the
next session Of the legislature.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
|ESCHBACH SAYS ROADS
SEIZE SCHOOLS COAL

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 21-Chairman
Eschbach of the Indiana Coal and Food
commission today complained to Gov
ernor Goodrich that several cars Of
coal obtained by the state for use at
schools had been seized by the
Pennsylvania railroad. The governor
promised to confer with railroad Off
GERS in an effort to minimize or stop
the practice.
Officials of the commission said to-
day that they had reports that efforts
were being made among the retail coal
dealers of the state to raise a fund
of $4,000 to fight the commission's
order setting 1925 a ton as the maxi
mum marginal charge of the middle
man. Letters from some dealers in
formed the commission, however, that
the suit seeking to nullify the order
was issued without their consent, and
that they had directed a withdrawal
of their names as plaintiffs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
NEBRASKA FARMER SHIPS
WHEAT VIA MOTOR TRUCK
(By Associated Press,

OMAHA, Neb., sOct. 21-Unable to
obtain cars in which to ship his wheat
and finding local elevators filled to
capacity, D. c. Hubbard, Potter, Neb.,
farmer, carried ITO bushels of wheat
on his two-ton truck to Omaha, 48O
miles.
The trip required three days. The
total expense was $22.09 or about 81
cents a bushel. The wheat sold on the
Omaha market for 50 bushel, which
Hubbard said insured him better
profit than he would have received by
selling at home.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
WORLD POSTAL CONGRESS
CONSIDERS PACKET poe7

MADRID, Oct. 21.-Delegates at the
International postal union congress
here began today the discussion of the
Packet post, with the idea of encour,
aging the establishment of a general
system for sending merchandise, pay
able on delivery, through the mails.
The system exists in a number of
countries, but there is some hesitation
to adopt the Plan on the part of others.
Arguments for and against the plan
were not finished today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21

The recsnt daring escape from
the world-famous Sing Sing
prison Of two prisoners and the
failure Of attaches and police Of
ficials Of the surrounding country
to capture them has stirred
prison and New York state Of
ficials. George Stivers, serving
twenty years for numbering a
policeman, and Marcus Bassett,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21

serving two years for auto steal
ing, are the two escaped convicts.
Bassett had but two months more
of his term to serve. The pair
were trustees and as such had
access to the key room. When
guards came to "ceunt" the
TRUSTEES at liberty the two con-
victs sandbagged them. They
then forced their way into the
warden's rooms adjoining and
from that building, which is out
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
THREE TRAINMEN KILLED
WHEN ENGINE ExPlODEG
(By Associated PreSS)

BATAVIA, N. Y, Oct. 21.-Three
trainmen were killed when the boiler
of a New York Central engine eX,
ploded a mile east of here today Viii
liam ]. Cobb, of Buffalo, engineer, and
Fireman Walkin died instantly and
a student fireman died on the way to
a hospital The explosion blew the
boiler off the trucks and blocked three
main line tracks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
WILSON URGED TO ACCEPT
NEW MEXICAN GOVERNMENT
(E.y Associated PreSS)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-The tele-
gram sent to President Wilson by Gov
ernor Hobby Of Texas, who urged i'm
mediate recognition of the new gov
eminent in Mexico has been received
at the white house, but officials there
and at the state department declined
to comment on 1t.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21

Julian L. Smith, general secretary
of the Y. NJ. C. A., states that the new
membership secretary will start a pro-
gram of social activities for the Y.
very soon, both in and out Of the
building.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21

side the prison walls. made their
escape. They stole a nearby auto
and when that machine gave out
stole another. They obtained
civilian clothes by holding up q
party Of autoists on the road.
As q result Of their escape
prison officials plan a shakeup in
the force and additions to the
protective measures about the
prison, such as machine guns in
the wall towers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
THREE MEN ARE KILLED
WHEN GAS TANK BURSTS
(Ry Associated Press

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, Oct. 21.-
Three men were killed here early
today at the plant of the Electric
Bleaching Gas company, when one of
the tanks used in the process of man,
ufacturing chlorine gas exploded
Chlorine gas fumes were so dense af-
ter the explosion that work of extri
eating bodies from the debris was
made difficult.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
SPANISH PRINCE CORPORAL.
(Rv Associated Press)

MADRID, Oct. 21-Prince Alphonso,
eldest son of the king, will tomorrow
join his regiment as corporal, and
will participate in the maneuvres now
going on in the vicinity of the Guard
arrama mountains, near Toledo. King
Alphonso will witness the maaenuvres.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
500 MEN

Women and Children In the Bible
School at First Christian church. Sun
day morning. Big orchestra, the
" Brooks" leading the music Be one
Of the number, you will be welcome.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21

Itisn't how hard you work. but how
you work, that makes the boss and
manager friendly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21

Most people seem unable to stand
great prosperity, but fortunately most
people don't have a chance to-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-21
Faded Hair Now
Easily Renewed

tant It is to keep her hair attractive
and free from gray, faded streaks.
Proper care of the hair is the very
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-03-25
Sheriff Brewster Dies,

T.. E. Brewster of Covington.
sheriff of St. Tammany parish for
twenty years, died at the home of
his mother, Mrs. John Brewster,
$50 City Park avenue, New Or.
leans, Wednesday of last week.
In ill health for the past year,
Mr.. Brewster, was taken Monday
with pneumonia, which proved
fatal in little more than two
days. He was 81 years of age.
Mr.. Brewster was born and
reared in New Orleans, but for
the past thirty years has lived in
Covington and Vaudeville. He
was a farmer before he was elect.
ed sheriff.
A widow, a son, John E. Brew
ster of Covington, five daughters
and two brothers survive.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-03-25
Towards Leave For Summer

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Howard
who have spent the winter in
Franklinton, are to leave Sunday
for their home in Pawnee City,
Nebraska, but expect to return
in September when Mr.. Howard
will again engage in the stock
business here. During last win
ter's trade Mr.. Howard sold to
this and the adjoining communi.
ties, 800 horses and mules and
was so careful in the selection of
his stock that of this number
there we're only three head that
failed to come up to guarantee,
and.these he replaced.
Mr.. Howard has made good in
the stock business here and
his fine stock and fair dealing
have been greatly appreciated
by his customers turnout the
parish.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-03-25
Zona Notes.

Mr.. A. j.. Browns father and
mother of Jonesboro, La, are
visiting him this week.
1t seems that the rainy season
is about over in this section,
The baseball club has re. organ.
lied and hopes to have team
soon that can compete with any
in the parish.
We have a new and up to date
barber shop, which shows that
loua is coming to the front. It
is operated by Mr.. M. K. Penton.
formerly OF Franklinton.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-03-25

Cecil Burris of St. Patrick, La,
is visiting his mother, Mrs. S.
H. Burris.
j. V. Rabb returned Sunday
from a weeks official conference
at the State Capitol.
Judge p. B. Carter attended
the funeral Of Sheriff Brewster
in New Orleans Friday.
Hats and dresses showing all
the beauties of spring. Models
to suit every style.
Beard e. Thompson.
Mrs. Nettie Renard concluded
a pleasant visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. L. B. Renard and left Wed.
nesday for her home in ElPaso,
Ill.
Phone or call on F. W. Magee
for groceries fruits and etc.
Give US a trial order and you
will be pleased. Phone No. 106.
Free delivery.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-03-25
Horses And Mules,

| have 8 mares, young and
sound, we'll broke, good colors,
right every way; also two 4 year
old mules weighing $50 pounds
each that l will sell at private
sale up till 2 o'clock Saturday,
March q, and all that are left I
will sell to the highest bidder
Saturday afternoon. These
horses and mules must be
sold regardless of price, Come
at once if you need any stock.
Frank Howard.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-03-25
Notice.

We have papers for the follow.
ing from the War Department,
Office:
Mrs. W. N. Passman,
Mrs. Samantha Morris,
Mrs. Rebecca Givings,
j. W. Carter,
Monroe James,
Hannah NJ. Galloway,
Millie Jones,
Jim Williams,
Charles Fortinberry,
Mary Conerly,
Thomas B. Conerley,
Mrs. Mary Butler,
We would thank you to call
for same when in Franklinton.
Washington Bank 4 Trust Go,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-03-25

W. M. Darlington of Bogalusa
spent the weekend with his
parents.
J. Adolph Pierce is on the job
at the clerks Office again after a
weeks absence from a nasal op-
GRAFTON at the Bogalusa hospital,
New stock is arriving daily at
our store which we will take
pleasure in displaying at any
time.
Beard & Thompson.
Jailor E. L. Magee, with an
empty Jail on his hands, was able
to take a short vacation this week
and spent several days attend.
lug to business in New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. RUSSELL for.
merly of Pine Cliff, purchased
the WEIGH residence adjoining
e. l.. Magee Oh Railroad Avenue,
and are now residents of Frank.
linton.
Mrs. W. W. Varnado has re.
turned from the Bogalusa hos.
pital greatly benefited by the
treatment she had for her eyes.
She will go back to the hospital
next week for further treatment.
After a weeks visit here Mrs.
j. B. Chandler returned to Col.
umbia Tuesday, accompanied by
her sister, Miss Myrtle Brum-
field who will remain there for
several weeks of rest and recu-
peration from her work.
Miss Martha Grouse, head of
the parish, and Miss Velma Ma.
gee, of the Franklinton school
home economics depmt., spent
last week in New Orleans where
the state agents of the south as.
sembled at Sophie Newcomb Col.
lege in the interest of their work.
A. e. Hood returned Monday
night from Evergreen, Ala,
where he closed a business deal
with the McCreary Lumber Co.,
whereby he took over an interest
in the company and assumed the
management Of one of the mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hood will leave
next week to make their home
in Evergreen.