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The Washington times., 1920-12-27
AFFINITY CONFERS
WITH HER COUNSEL
Slain Oil Kings Administrator
Also Expected to See Accused
Woman Today.

ARDMORE, Okla. Dec. 27.-Fre-
quent conferences between attorneys
and Clara Smith Hamon. at liberty
under $4,000 bail. on a charge of
numbering Jake l.. Hamon. multimil-
lionaire Oklahoman, added n thrill
today to Ardmore's community life.
A number of prominent Ardmore-
ties saw the officers of Mathers &
Coakley, her counsel, during the day,
but the attorneys refused to reveal
the purpose of these visits.
Mrs. Hamon. after spending the
night again at her sisters home In
Wilson, Okla, motored into Ardmore
during the morning. From then
until late in the day she either at
tended conferences in the lawyers Of
fees or remained in seclusion in the
same hotel where Hamon received his
death wound.
Frank l., Ketch, former business
manager OF the slain oil king and
now administrator of his estate, re-
turned to Ardmore from his Texas
trip during the night. He was e1-
pected to meet Mrs. Hamon's attor-
neys during the day as well as the
accused woman.
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
TODAY

ness, watching her allies do the
fighting, while this country sup
piled the cash. Japan sent skillful
officers to watch and learn, for fu-
ture use, the latest things in war,
and, as an ally, she got all infor-
nation.
Did she send armies or money?
Not exactly; and when the war was
over. she took a leg, a wing, and a
piece Of the breast from poor old
China, another dear ally, and this
nation piously said "Amen" while
Shantung was carved off.
George Bernard Shaw says the
United States should arrange an
alliance with Germany and Rus
sia to avoid war with England
We don't need anybody to help us
or protect us. We want prepara-
ton, weapons and sound Govern
ment to protect ourselves, respect
ing the rights Of others and able TO
compel respect for our own rights.
"No entangling alliances" with
any foreign power was Washing
tons advice, and even the brilliant
Shaw cannot improve on that
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
BIDS FOR INAUGURAL
GRANDSTAND OPENED

Elliott Woods, superintendent of the
Capitol and grounds, announced today
that the lowest bid received for the
construction of the inaugural grand
stands in front of the Capitol, where
Senator Harding will take his oath
of office as President, was from
Skinker and Garrett, local contrac-
tors. Their bid amounted to S22. 720.
The highest bidder was X. X.
Ferguson, who estimated $40, 450.
Twelve bids were received in all.
Senator Knox said that the bids
would be taken up by the joint Con-
gressionsl inaugural committee to-
morrow.
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
ALLIES TO CONFER
ON NEW ALLIANCE
Premiers Lloyd George and
leygues to Meet at Nice as
New Year Begins.

PARIS, Dec. 27.-An extensive pro-
gram of international affairs, includ-
ing the proposed alliance between
Great Britain and France to take the
place of the entente cordiale, will be
discussed when Premier Lloyd George
Of England and Premier Leygues OF
France meet at Nice at the beginning
OF the New Year.
Count Sforza. the italian foreign
minister. will be present to consult
the premiers on international mat
ters in which Italy is interested. The
proposed alliance had previously been
discussed In London. 1t was unoffici-
ally reported that negotiations had
proceeded to the point where the
treaty was tentatively formed.
Other matters which probably will
be discussed at Nice are:
1.-The allies attitude toward
Greece;
Possible revision of the Turkish
treaty;
3-The new status of Balkan ar.
fairs since the return of Constantine
to Athens;
4-German indemnity
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
SCHOOLS MAY
GET MILLIONS
Senate Expected to Favor
4,600,000 Appropriation
For New Buildings.

The Senate probably will appro-
pirate more than $4,600,000 for the
construction of new school buildings
and new equipment in the District of
Columbia shortly after the District
appropriations bill is reported to the
chamber.
Senator Curtis. chairman Of the
Senate appropriations sub-commit-
tee. expects to take action in the near
future. He will probably call the
subcommittee together in the next
few days.
NEED UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
The extra money for the schools in.
cludes the accumulated revenues OF
the District Of Columbia covered into
the Federal Treasury. II Is under
stood that the Senate appropriations
subcommittee Is strongly in favor OF
meeting the school crisis through the
use of these funds.
Senator Curtis. the District Commis.
sioners, and Superintendent of Schools
Ballou are all prepared to mako n
uHiteo plcd IN idNOT OI tniS SCtlon SS
soon as it comes before Congress. II
was stated today that no special en-
abling legislation is nee sssary in
order to make these funds available
for school purposes. All tnst is nee
essary Is unanimous consent on the
floor of the Senate to have the item
inserted in the District bill. II tins
can be obtained. the rider would
have. tQ-run =, the gauntlet. OF the
House. No point of order could be
made against IL there, however, and
majority vote would be necessary
to knock II out
EXPECT NO OPPOSITION.
SO far as can be ascertained, there
viii be no opposition in the Senate
to the proposal. If, however, the
item should be knocked out on a
point OF order. special enabling
Legislation would be required, and
there is practically no hope OF pass
ing this at the regular short session.
Hopes are high that the new move
will be successful
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
DENY PLAN TO JAM
TARIFF THROUGH
Adequate Consideration" to
Be Given Measure in
the Senate.

Denial that any attempt will be
made by the Republican-controlle ed
Senate Finance Committee to JAM
the pending omnibus tariff bill
through the Senate without "ade-
auste consideration" being accorde
It was made in the Senate today by
Senator McCumber, Republican, OF
North Dakota, acting chairman OF the
committee.
McCumber's denial was made when
Senator Hitchcock. Democrat OF Neb-
raska, made a motion that the bill be
referred to the Senate Commerce
Committee instead of to the Senate
Finance Committee.
Hitchcock said he understood the
Finance Committee. acting at the be.
hest of the Republican leaders of tho
Senate, intended to rush the bill
through the Senate as Il had been
rushed through the House, without
having been given proper and caro-.
ful consideration by the House Ways
and Means Committee.
The bill Involves a shocking propo-
sition OF creating great tarir bar.
.riers against imports handled In com.
mcrce by foreign nations with this
country" Hitchcock said. "I think
tcoatinued on Page ., Column -
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
LLOYD GEORGE STUDIES
SPECIAL PEACE REPORTS

LONDON. Dec. 27.--While Premier
Lloyd George was giving his per-
sonal attention to special Irish peace
reports today, news was received of
further shootings.
Two civilians were killed at Ira
lee. A dispatch. from Dublin quotes
the official version of Dublin Castle
as saying that the civilians drew re-
volvers and began Hiring when Black
and Tan policemen attempted to ar
rest them. The policemen returned
the fire, killing both men.
There was considerable shooting in
the streets of Dublin and an out
break of disorder in county Cork, but,
taken all in all, the Christmas period
passed more quietly in Ireland than
the authorities thought it would.
The special peace report which the
Premier is now studying was said to
have been received at 10 Downing
street on Christmas eve for the
Premier to peruse at his leisure dur
ing the Christmas holidays.
Tremendous interest has been aroused
by the news from Dublin that King
George is reported to have turned
his personal attention to the Irish
peace negotiations and is giving such
aid as he can to speed them up.
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
SOLDIERS KILL
SEVEN IN ERIN
Two Shot at Tralee-King Takes
Hand in Speeding Peace
Negotiations.
BY DANIEL O'CONNELL.

DUBLIN, Dec. 27.-Six persons
five civilians and one military police
man-are reported to have been
killed in severe fighting that attend
ed dance at Bruff, County LINER
ick, early today. Details of the af-
fray were meager.
Officers attached to British affairs
in this city said they received word
that soldiers were fired upon while
carrying out a secret raid.
The soldiers returned the fire ana
were said to have killed five persons.
The civilians used revolvers ami
one member of the crowns forces Sas
killed.
From unofficial sources it was re-
ported there were 800 persons. incl Id
ing $50 women, attending the dance
which the crowns forces raided.
When the bullets began to fly the
women threw themselves upon the
fioor to get out of range of the fire.
The raiders then burst in the door
and arrested 139 of the men.
In addition to the killed, several
were said to have been wounded.
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
SEIZE REAL ACE AS
FAKE R|CKENBACHER
Eddie. on Way to Dine With
Mother, Arrested by Chi
caq0 Detective.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Eddie Ricken-
bacher. Americas ace of aces. spent
Christmas with his mother at Column
bus, Ohio. but he came very near
spending it in a Chicago Jail, 1t was
revealed today.
Rickenbacher stopped over here on
his way to Columbus from California
and registered at a local hotel The
house etective saw the name on the
register and promptly "pinched" the
noted ace. The detective told Rick
enbacher he was wanted in Jackson
vile. Fla. for embezzling 500 from a
hotelkeeper and for taking $1,000
from w. II. Farands, of Philadelphia.
Edie protested that ii was a pseudo
Eddie Rickenbacher" who was
wanted in Jacksonville. and with the
aid of friends and credentials he car
ried with him, succeeded in convinc-
ing the detective. He missed the
train he intended taking, but did not
miss his mothers Christmas dinner.
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
AMERICAN WOMAN
K|LLSSELF IN PARIS
Takes Poison While Despondent.
Planned to Be Actress After
Getting Divorce.

PARIS, Dec. 27.-The gay life OF
Paris claimed another American wo-
man today when Mrs. Hally E. Peck,
formerly, OF Louisville, KY, died In
the hospital OF veronal poisoning.
Mrs. Peck. who was also known as
Mrs. Peck whatley, came to Paris at
the beginning OF the year. She had a
divorce suit pending and her friends
understood that she planned to go
upon the stage after getting her
divorce. She maintained a luxurious
apartment and had plenty of money,
which enabled her to enjoy the gay
night life OF Paris.
In May she became III and melan.
choly. She made several attempts
at suicide while despondent, but her
maid frustrated them. On Christmas
eve she swallowed a large dose OF
veronal and her maid rushed hcr %
tho hospital Tho authorities said
they have found no motive. They an
nounced that a postmortem would be
held later.
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
CHIEF MILESTONES
IN MAD POETS COUP

Following are the chief mile
stones in Gabrielle dAununZio's
spectacular military coup at
Fiume.
Sept. ~. 19lo.-Occupiel City
with force of 'irregulars."
Sept. 2i.-Established navy"
with four warships.
Sept. 25.-Issued proclamation
insisting upon annexation Of
Fiumc by Italy.
Nov. 16.-Returned to Fiume
after foray to Dalmatiah coast.
Nov. 30. 1920.-Made final an
nouncement he will resist Rapa!-
10 treaty "to the death"
Dec. 1.---Sent ultima.um TO
Rome declaring war.
Dec. lS.--F'iume blockaded.
Dec. 22.--Fiume 90 verge of
starvation: only weeks suppl!
of food on hand.
Dec. 24.---General attack Of
government troops against Fiumc
opened.
Dec. 27.-D'Annunzio reported
wounded or a suicide.
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
SMOKING SLUMPS
IN UNITED STATES

Perhaps it is the shadow OF pro-
posed blue laws. but at any rate
Treasury statistics show decline in
smoking in the United states.
DR.. Thomas S. Adams, of the
Treasury Department, today SUBJ
mitted to the Senate Finance Com
mittee statistics on revenues from to-
bacco sales.
During November. this year. rcve-
nues from cigar sales amounted to
s4,44S,000 as compared with s4,1OS,oOo
for the same month last year.
During November, this year, rev.
enues from cigarette sales amounted
to S1O,5S7,0 900, as compared with
s14,307, COO for the same month last
year.
The drop in cigarette revenues
surprised u.s." DR.. Adms said, FOR
we had figured on increased rev.
enues as a result of the widespread
popularity of this form of smoking"
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
Stars Predict
TroubleinU. S.
Prophecies Says Harding
Will Have Hard
Row to Hoe.
REVOLT IN ITALY
Also Warns Spanish and
Belgian Kings and
Herr Ebert.
BY NEWTON &. PARISE.
International News Service.

PARIS, Dec. 27.-Presilenteiect
u.rror n u,rai, -, t,. rr,,,.a
states is gong 10 encounter great
difficulties in applying his policies.
according In Madame Te,em. fore.
-,
hios' piophe'esS vi h-ofope' "hoSe
predictions for 1921 were made pub
lie today. She said that, according
to the stars, Mr.. Harding is going
to find his authority obstructed 1t
times.
Madame Tcleme succeeded
Madame Thebes as the best known
woman astroloCer in Europn Her
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
PROMOTION OF CROWDER
IS BLOCKED IN HOUSE

An effort to put through the House
a bill giving Major Gen. Enoch II.
Crowder fhe permanent rank OF
lieutenant general failed this after
noon. Representative Madden, of
Illinois, objected to consideration of
the measure and 1t was forced to go
over until the calendar shall again
be reached on call in the House.
General Crowder was provost
general during the war and put into
effect the selective service draft.
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
CALL MARTENS
HOME AT ONCE
Government at Moscow Tells
Soviet Ambassador to Quit
U. S. at Once.
BY S. ID. WEIR.

International News Service.
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-"Cancel all
orders in America and come back at
once"
Such, in substance, was the cabled
order received today by Ludwig c.
A. X. Martens, Russian Soviet diplo-
mE.ic representative in the United
States, from his government at Mos
COW.
CANCELS $50. 900 900 ORDERS.
The order means the cancellation of
more than $50 900 900 worth of con-
tracts actually signed between Ameri.
can firms and the soviet government
through Martens, IL was stated by the
latter.
The potential contracts and trace
agreements which in addition to this
$50 900 900 were in the making. run
into the hundreds OF millions, mar
tens added.
As to the huge concessions recently
obtained by Washington b. Wander
lip in behalf of a syndicate of Pacific
coast financiers. Mr.. Martens said was
a subject outside his own jurisdiction,
since the Vanderlip contracts were en-
tered into direct with the Moscow
government.
The soviet representative said he
not not know whether these conces-
sions would be affected by the deci-
sion.
WILL ABANDON APPEAL.
Following receipt of the cablegram,
Martens announced II meant abandon
ment OF his intention to appeal
against the deportation decision. He
CO ha AL pvlx
ment at Washington for facilities for
himself and family and his STAFF to
return to Russia without delay" as
ordered to do.
Martens staff consists Of about
thirty men and women, of whom
about one-half are Russian citizens
The Soviet representative lives with
his family in Brooklyn. He has two
children.
In his statement. Martens declared
the deportation decision was "politi-
cal' one, and that there was nothing
further for him to do in this country
He added he was confident the Ameri-
can people would sooner or later pre-
vail on the Government to resume
friendly relations with Russia.
PRAISES HIS WORK.
The cablegram was signed by
George Tchitcherin. Soviet Commits
sary for Foreign Affairs. 1t con-
tains warm praise for the work
Martens has done during his three
ysars presence here, in face OF what
,r,,,;ofo,,s ,ns,,its ara nntt, no,sao,,'
,inn Nv, sono elements IN hmerico" {"
Tbe order is tho direct resnIt ~ IN q
recent decision OF the United states
government through Secretary NJ
Labor Wilson that Martens /. to be
depor TED. Martens is now virtually
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
MARTENS TOLD BY
SOVIET TO DROP
US. CONTRACTS

LONDON, Dec. 27.-An
Exchange Telegraph Dispatch
from Christiania today said
the Rosta agency had trans
mitted the following telegram
from Moscow:
George Tchitcherin, .Peo-
pies Commissar for Foreign
Affairs in the Soviet govern
ment, has cabled to Ludwig
c. A. X. Martens, the Boil
shevik envoy in the United
States, ordering him to can
eel all his contracts with
American firms"
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
CARDINAL IMPROVES;
RECOVERY EXPECTED

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2T.-Cardinal
Gibbons has improved In health 50
steadily that he may be ablo &c leave
the home Of Robert r. Shrivcr at
Union Mills, Nd, and return TO his
residence in Baltimore soon after New
Year Day, Il was announced today by
DR.. Charles o'Donovan, the cardinals
physician.
A slightly fatigued condition, in,
duced by mass celebrated In TIE
cardinals room Christmas morning
by the Rev. Albert Y. smith. his sec,
rotary soon passed away, DR.. O'Don
ovan said.
The cardinal continues to rcmain IN
bed In obedience 60 DR.. ODonovan' Z
orders and, according TO tns latter
this sort OF rest the prelate needs N
large measure to restore his health,
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
CHAUFFEUR ASPHYXIATED
AS HE SLEEPS IN HOME

Henry Smith, forty-two year old
chauffeur. living at 61e E street north
west, was found dead in his room by
friend who went to call him this
afternoon. He had been asphyxiated
az he slept by gas which leaked from
faulty tube connected with "a small
heater near his bed.
Death IL believed to have been sc-
cidcntak
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
Emerson Hough III.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2I.-Tne con tit.a
Of Emerson lfough, noted noycltH.,
who Is iu in u hospital here fr~a
double pneumonia is reported as
serious today,
The Washington times., 1920-12-27
D'ANNUNZ|0, POET HERO, REPORTED SUICIDE

GABRIELLE D'ANNUNZIO,
who is reported to have
been killed or to have COM
mitted suicide in the defense
of Fiume.
The Washington times., 1920-12-27

The world knows well that we
do not intend to attack any nation.
We never have attacked any ma
ton.
If we had acted in the old-fash-
ioned European way-as England,
for instance, has acted many times
what should we have done when
the great war started?
We should, Of course, have in
vaded Canada and Mexico, notify
ing England that IL she objected
she would find us siding with Ger
maryland Mexico and Canada
would now be included in the
United States.
We are not exactly angels, but
we do not act in the good old-fash-
ioned way. We sent ten billions
of dollars. three millions of sol
diers to save England from de-
struction-anda all the while Eng
land was telling US what we might
and might not do on the ocean.
What did Japan, the dear ally,
do when the war started? She
took from Germany everything
worth while that Germany had in
the Japanese ncighborhood. Then
she rested and attended TO busi-
The Washington times., 1920-12-27

WEATHER

tAssttied and coidesI
with lowest temperature
about IS degrees. Tues
asy Hair aaa eosaer
Irssa aortswess wInos.
Temp~rstare at = "a. ss.
il degrees. Temperature
az soss, "a dess~es.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-06-11

him to lead his command up the hill. The two forces were standing within 20 yards of each other, when suddenly the firing commenced in town. A hand-to-hand melee ensued on the hill in which the Japanese came out successful, with loss of six killed, driving the Russians from the hill.
 For two days, Japanese guards barr ed Russian Red Cross workers from the hill, and when they were finally permitted to pass, they found 86 dead and no wounded, excepting six who had previously been picked up around the outskirts. Many who live near claim they could see the wounded be- ing despatched.
 The Japanese soon returned the civil power to the former city admins tratiOn, but retained military control even dis4rming the militia tempOrar- fly. As a result, two former officers of Kalmikoff, the Siberian Villa, arm ed with pistols, entered the militia bureau, seized the secret records and took them to the Japanese staff. There were numerous arrests, though no executions. The political situation remained tense, with the Partisans waiting ''in the hills"
 The Japanese still remain in control of the districts they seized but have reported that the Russians have ac- cepted their terms which included a stipulation that the Russians with drew west of the line or the Ussuri railway from Vladivostok to HabOr- ovsk.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-06-11
NOTICE TO PIANO OWNERS

The system of tuning pianos cannot be learned through any correspond ence school It is highly specialized work, notwithstanding the fact some people thing there is nothing much to it. There is not any short cut to ac- quiring a thorough knowledge of the technical construction of the modern piano.
 If you wish services that twenty-five years of practical and theoretical knowledge can give you, better have Anderson attend to your piano, both for the good of your pocketbook and your piano. Tn town yet for a few days. Phone Windsor hotel.
 P. S-Agent for Kohler and Camp bell pianos Pianos for sale and rent.
 Scarborough pictures that please at prices that are right. Over Cordova drug store. Phone 140-3 rings.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-06-11

We have added to our stock a com plete line of Certain-teed Paint, Var nish, Dryers, etc. Northwestern Hard ware Go. 5-6t
The Cordova daily times., 1920-06-11

Mosquito, Head and Bed Nets at Kennedy's. 13-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1920-06-11

Don't argue. The Club Billiard Hall carries fresh tobacco. 27-tf
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-05
FARM HOME BURNED.

Van Hook, Noy. 5.z-The home OF
Gilbert Peek. farmer living Is miles
south Of here was destroyed. by FIRE
when askerosene stove exploded. Two
children sleeping upstairs were:
,sresGued with difficulty No one was
yn the kitchen when the explosion oc--.
Cured. a }sr o.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-05
LEAGUE FRIENDS
PAY TRIBUTE TO
PRES, WILSON
Executive Makes First Pub
lie Appearance In Year;
Sits In Wheel Chair

Washington, Nov. president Will
son made his first Public appearance
tonight in more than a year when he
was lifted IN his wheel chair to the
east 'portico Of the White House, while
hundreds of Washington League Of
Nations adherents gathered oN the
White House lawn to do him honor.
The crowd of men, ONE and chill
dren, bearing state banners land the
rational flag, under the Leadership Of
John F.. Costello, Democratic nation
al committeeman for the District Of
Columbia. assembled at Democratic
Observation-Disclosures at 8 p. M, and
marched to the White House, where
the gates were open to the public for
the first time since the beginning of
the var 1N" t.
AS the president was lifted in his
wheel chair up to the steps from the
interior of the White House leading
to the east portion. the crowd on the
terrace below brnke into applause
and Joined in the singing Of Amer
lea"
Mis-. Wilson and members of the
family stood about President Wilson
while the crowd sang. With an oyer
coat buttoned CLOSELY. about him and
4 soft hat shading his face, the presi-
dent sat silent watching the crowd be-
low There was more cheering as the
song ended.
q 4 scloist sang Carry Me Back ITO.
or Nirginny," and the crowd picked
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-05
ARNSTEIN
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
o
By
George
Mcna1as

Washington. Nov. 5.-Jules W.
(Nicky) Arnstein entered a plea of
mo- guilty. when arraigned today
before Justice Gould of the District
of Columbia supreme court on an in
dicement charging him and others
with c%onspiring to bring stolen securi-
ties into the district from New York.
Arnstein reserved the right to with
draw. his plea within a week and to
make such other motions as he might
decide upon.
David Sullivan and Wien w.
yesterday, Washington brokers in
dicted with Arnstein were arraigned
and also entered pleas Of mot guilty.