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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
ARRESTS IN KIDNAPPING CASE.
Whereabouts Of 13-Months- Old Penn.
sylvania' Boy Still Mystery.
Bv Associated Praaa

Morristown, Pa, June IA second
arrest in connection with the kidnap-
Ing Wednesday moring of 1s-months-
old Blakely Coughlin was made early
today in Philadelphia. The prisoner,
James Malone, 81 years old, was
taken into custody and will be given
a hearing later in the day. No speci-
tic charge was lodged against him.
Malone. authorities said, is q
friend Of Catherine Dundon, former
cook In the family OF George H.
coughlin, father Of the stolen child.
who was arrested in Conshohocken,
near here. last night charged with
being implicated in the kidnapping.
The woman declares she is innocent
OF any connection with the case.
Rewards aggregating $500 have
been offered in connection with the
kidnapping.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
Treasurer For General
Wood Denies He
Ran Away.
TRIP INTO CANADA
LONG PLANNED
stebhins Examined Regarding $685.
600 Fund Sent From New York to
Chicago - System Of Keeping
Double Set of Books Results in
Duplication of Huge Sum as Re-
ported to COMMITTEES.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
| Washington. June 4.-Horace Steb-
bins. of New York. eastern treasurer
for the Wood national campaign
committee, explained to the senate
campaign investigating committee to-
day why officers Of the senate had
| been unable to locate him to serve
a subpoena for his appearance at the
| inquiry.
Nothing could be more false than
the implication that I have been
evadins an appearance here" he said.
II have been on a trip in the Cam
| adian woods. which was planned long
ago, which took me more than sixty
miles from telephone or telegraph
line. The idea thot have been try
ing to hide is ridiculous
Asked to explain the eastern financ-
ing of the Wood campaign, Mr.. Steb-
| bins said he had received money
which was sent thru William Loeb
and his associates. I paid 1t out by
authority OF Colonel Proctor and Mr..
Loeb"
"Mr. Loeb sent s225,ooo from New
| York to Chicago" Chairman Ken
yon interposed. docs that appear In
your accounts p
II don't want to get any duplica-
ton" the witness replied. THAT
$225. 900 was included in both my ac-
counts and those at Chicago"
Accounts For Funds.
Both A. A. Sprague, the Chicago
treasurer and he at New York Mr..
Stebbins explained, were including
that sum in their statements.
sssI '..I i received between Feb. 20 and
May ~, $4,000 from Mr.. Loeb. he
CONTINUED. AT the same time q mem
orandum OF that amount was sent to
Chicago to Mr.. Sprague, though the
money itself never got there.
Then received $77,1s0 from Chi
cago," he said, "and about $4,000
from the ways and means committee
in New York City,"
THAT committee is composed OF
rather prominent men in New York? z"
asked Chairman Kenyon.
YES" Mr.. Stebbins answered, add
ing that Herbert Satterlee was chair
man and that the committee had
about 100 members. 45 s{y. yrt.,s
"We had a luncheon every week, In
the endeavor to raise funds" he COM
tinued. I'VE considered New York
too good field for contributions to
leave to committee financing a
local campaign only, so all Of the
committees collections were sent to
me-"
There was a final figure on his
books Of $4,000 which came from
1900 subscribers thru the National
Leonard Wood League, he said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
RAINBOW BOYS MEET.
Iowa Society Of Famous Division In
Reunion at Bluffs.


Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, June 4.Business
and residence districts blossomed out
today in elaborate decorations in
honor OF the. Iowa Society Of the
Rainbow Division, many members OF
which arrived last night and today
for the two days celebration, the
first reunion Of the organization
since it was formed in France.
Many Of the streets bear large
placards with flaming colored street
signs, as Rue ST. Anne, and others,
the thoroughfares being temporarily
named for boulevards In France and
Germany. Automobiles, with signs
tending to remind the boys Of the
uch-despised French railway box
cars. greet the visitors
Women reception committees met
all trains. and all visitors are being
taken to private homes. An elabor-
ate program of entertainment has
been provided.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04

principal ones. There are candidates
for president and vice president who
have arrived with nominating
speeches already prepared and now
they are busy canvassing various
delegations trying to induce some one
to deliver them.
Vice. president Marshall Is going
to have look at the republican
contest and possibly some of the con-
vention on his way west. He was due
to arrive today.
BY all comparison of previous con-
Ventions all the scenry and props are
on hand for this years big show.
There are miles of bunting flapping
and fluttering in the late spring
breezes OF Lake Michigan; there are
buttons, badges, and souvenirs by the
hogsheads; there are bands by the
score already to begin blaring the
campaign anthems. There are rooters
and boosters preparing their voices
for the uproar; there are enthusiasts
ready to parade at moments notice
and to cheer with the winners and
mourn with the losers.
Disposing OF, Contests.
While all these preparations are
going on the republican national
committee, in It's meeting room at
the Coliseum continues to grind away
deciding contests among state delega-
ttons. The Georgia case, which con-
tains delegates for Wood or for Low
den. is on the calendar for disposal
today.
In the contests coming from the
eight districts of Mississippi a sub
committee reported the proceedings
of the Mulyhill faction to be regular.
and that delegation was seated. It is
uninstructed, but is counted among
the Lowden forces.
At the present rate OF progress
there Is hope among the national
committeeman that they may finish
their work Saturday.
koANdsn Makes Gains.
In the. South Carolina scontests.
where the faction led by National
Committeeman Tolbert. OF, Green-
wood. was opposed by d delegation
led by ]. Duncan Adams, OF Spartan
burg, the committee voted to seat
the delegates at large of the Tobert
delegation, which is counted In the
Lowden column.
In the contest from the First South
Carolina district the national COM
smittee voted to. seat the Tolbert
delegates also.
Similar action In regard to the
other districts was indicated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
WEAVER AFTER ADAMS JOB.

Dark Horse Candidate For Iowa Mem
Der of National Committee.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. June "A dark horse
is coming forward for national COM
mitteeman from Iowa in the person
of Harry o. Weaver. of Wapello, it
was learned from Chicago to-day.
The contest for this office was sup
posed to be between the present in
cunlbent. John T. Adams, Of Dubuque.
and Chairman Charles A. Rawson. of
the state central committee. Now it
is reported Weaver. who is chairman
of the Iowa delegation to Chicago,
has the job lined up for himself.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
Naughty, Naughty,
Smoke Cigarets on
Zion City Streets
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Zion City, Ill.,, June ARRESTED for
smoking, and sentenced to work out
the fine on the roads when they re-
fused to pay. it, two young mer o,
Zion City,, who escaped yesterday
were still being sought today by the
Zion City police department. Chief
Theodore Becker said this molnins
that If he caught them he would put
chains on their feet and hobble them
together.
The fugitives are Walter Jacobson,
y, and Henry Bohlken. 1s. They
We're arrested Tuesday nigh. on Eli
jah avenue. George Strietl, assistant
chief of police, saw tham smoking
cigarets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
WOMAN RULES TOWN.
Become Mayor Of jackson, Notorious
Town in Wyoming.
pxy 20 D,acc y &.

6eCome Mayor OF JACKSON, NoSoTiou9
Town in Wyoming.
BY Associated Press.
Cheyenne, Wyo., June "A woman
mayor. Mrs. Grace Miller, now rules
in Jackson, the population center of
Jackson's Hole country which long
was famous in fact and fiction as the
resort Of outlaws, cattle rustlers,
horse thieves and other bad men Of
the west that once was. For what Is
said to be the first time in history.
there is not a man In the city hall
Of an American municipality; for a
city administration composed entire
ly Of women has been sworn into Of
flee as a result Of the election in
May. There is not man in Jack
sons city hall.
Jackson is a diminutive city-with
haps no other section Of the United
States is SO far isolated from the
railroads and from all-year traffic.
The nearest railway station is IS
miles away, and from November until
May highway to that station is vir-
tually impossible. Surrounded by the
high mountains in the range south
of Yellowstone National Park, the
residents Of Jackson make little or
no attempt to travel during the win
ter months.
It was in Jackson's Hole that the
bad men made their last stand
against the advancing wave of civili-
zatlon thirty or forty years ago.
There they flocked after stealing
cattle or horses or other robberies or
kold-ups and banded themselves to-
gether for mutual protection.
Today Jackson, itself, has sur
rendered to the feminist movement
and made a clean sweep Of every
male office holder. The only ex-
planation thus far given for the
overturn comes from the editor. Of
The Courier, the city's sole news.
paper, who says In his paper: "It IL
thought the novelty Of being the first
city on record to be governed entirely
by women helped them to secure
such complete victory" TIE editor
who was. himself, a candidate, ac-
cepts the results without repining
>but says the women surprised even
themselves by the result.
There was no unusual campaign-
ing. no special issue at stake, nor was
there an unusually heavy vote. Mrs.
Miller defeated Fred Lovejoy for
mayor by a vote Of 56 to 2& Four
women were elected members of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
WHEAT AND CORN
SHOW INCREASE

British India Shows Big Increase in
Wheat Over 1919, and Corn in
Argentine Likewise Shows Gain
Condition of Cereals in Other
Foreign Countries Encouraging.
BY Associated Press.
Washington, June "A dispatch
to the department Of agriculture to-
day from the International Institute
of Agriculture. Rome, Italy. said the
1920 production Of wheat in British
India would be a64, 900. 900 bushels, or
1901 Of the 1919 production, and
1884 Of q fve-year average 1914.
1918.
The 1920 production Of corn in
Argentina was estimated at 25s,6s2..
900 bushels or 1854 per cent of the
1919 production and 1921 per cent
Of a fve-year average 1914-191s.
The condition Of cereals on May /
was averaged in Great Britain, Ire
land. France, Hungary Portugal,
Egypt and Morocco. There was a
drop in South Italy and Algeria.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
WHITEWAsH FOR PALMER.
Minority Report Filed BY Democrat,
On Sugar Price Fixino.

Minority Report Filed BY Demo crat,
On Sugar Price Fixing.
BY Associated Press.
Washington, June 4. - Congress-
thru having failed to enact remedial
legislation when it was apparent that
"an acute world shortage or sue,,
existed" was charged with permit
ting prices to become inflated, under
finding Of the minority report OF the
mousse committee which investigated
the price fixing OF the Louisiana
sugar crop as approved by ATTORNEY
General Palmer, and which were filed
last night.
Mr. Palmers action in approving
fairSprice, the report asserted, "ac-
comphshed results which could have
been accomplished in no other way
because the cane growers were ex.
empt under the Lever rood control
act."-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
Under Secretary of State
Polk to Retire From
Office June Is.
THIRD TO QUIT
( WITHIN ONE YEAR
President Wilson Having Difficulty
in Maintaining State Department
Staff-PoIk Retiring Because Of
Poor Health-WilI Resume Prae-
tiee of Law in New York City
After Brief Rest.
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, June 4.-Frank L.
Polk resigned as under secretary Of
state, and his resignation was .ac-
cepted by President Wilson.
Mr.. Folks resignation will take
effect June 15, when he will leave
Washington to take rest before
returning to the practice Of law in
New York City. His successor has
not yet been selected, but the name
of Norman H. Davis, of Tullahoma.
Tenn, now an assistant secretary of
the treasury. has been prominently
mentioned in connection with the Of
fice
Commended by Wilson.
The under secretary's letter Of res
lsnation was not made public but
the presidents reply was given out
at the White House. It said:
my Dear Polk: The argument Of
necessity on account of your health
In the matter of your retirement in
one which I am estopped from an
swering or combating. I feel that I
have in conscience and warm friana.
ship no choice but to accent vonr
resignation, tho do so with the, NJ.
most reluctance and wish again "a
express the admiration I have felt
for the devoted and intelligent wav
in which you have performed your
duties In the department. We shall
all miss you very sadly. ana thn
public service will be poorer on ac-
count of your loss. With the warm.
est good wishes,
Cordially and faithfully vours
Woodrow wilson.
Third Resignation n ye.r
Mr.. Polk is N. t1,,rd h,ss, -nns.s.,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
TURN DOWN M'Apoo.
New Mexico Democrats Are Unin
structed-Oppose Wet Plank.

New Mexico Democrats Are Unin.
structed-oPpose Wet Plank.
By Associated Press.
Roswell. N. NJ. June 4-The demo-
cratic state convention, in session
from yesterday until early today,
named six .uninstructed delegates to
the democratic national convention.
United States Senator A. A. Jones,
permanent chairman, ruled out Of
order an attempt to instruct the
delegation for w. q. McAdoo for
president
The delegates are to vote "as a
unit as the majority of those attend
Ing the convention may vote"
Resolutions were adopted endors-
ing President Wilson and opposing
any attempt to insert a wet plank in
the party platform.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
Bryan in Chicago.

by ASSUCIdl6U ITESS,
Chicago, June 4.-William Jennings
Bryan arrived here this morning and
went to the University Club. Virgil
G. Hinshaw, chairman Of the prohibit
bition national committee. set out
from the prohibition party office Hor
a conference with him. li
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
TO BE MAN WITHOUT COUNTRY
Draft Evader, Eludins Officers, No.

Draft Evader, EIuding Officers, Now
Headed For Mexico.
BY Associated Press.
Phoenix, Ariz., June 4.-Grover
Cleveland Bergdoll, wealthy draft
evader, who escaped from the. cus-
tody of two non-commissioned Off
GERS of the army at his home in
Philadelphia May 21. is reported try
ing to reach the Mexican border,
motoring with companion and
chauffeur, according to message re-
ceived by local department Of Justice
officials today from San Antonio,
Tex.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
IOWA MAN COLLEGE HEAD.
Rev. John II. Burma, President Of
Texas College.

Rev. John II. Burma, President Of
Texas College.
BY Associated Press.
Waxahachie, Tex, June 4.-The
Rev. John H. Burma, vice. president
OF the University of Dubuque, Dubu-
que. Iowa, on June will succeed
DR.. S. l.. Hornbeak as president Of
Trinity University here. President
Hornbeck will retire. He recently was
named president emeritus and pro-
1e ssor OF. economics and social scienc-
es by the executive committee of the
board Of trustees.
DR.. Burma is well known in Texas.
having at one time servedi as pastor
OF the Second Presbyterian church of
Dallas After eight years in Dallas
he resigned his pastorate to become
vice president Of Dubuque college.
He was born in Iowa a little more
than 40 years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
Negroes Oppose Lowden.

| .. -------
st. Louis, June 4.-The Missouri
Republican League Club, an organ
ization of negroes. today made public
memorial being sent to Missouri
delegates to the republican national
convention asking the latter not to
support Governor Lowden for the
presidency. The negroes assert Low
den failed to protect them during
the East st. Louis race riots three
years ago, and did not appoint a
negro to public office in Illinois.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
Worknen Killed or Injured.

Akron, June 1.-TWO men were
killed and eleven others injured this
morning when an Erie train struck
an automobile truck carving road Ia
'horers on grade crossing at the Erie
station in Barberton, near here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04

ed Alexander I. Kahatissian as prime
minister of the Armenian republic,
said cable today to the Near East
relief headquarters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
CONVENTION SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
Many Events Being Planned For DEL
egates and Visitors.

Chicago. June 4.-Social events
closely connected with the political
maneuvertng at the republican con-
yention are planned in unusual num-
bers during the session. according to
invitations sent out by prominent
Chicago social delegations.
A number of delegates and visitors
who are to be guests in Chicago
homes will be entertained at dinners
with their political adherents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
charIebelle Wins oaks Stake.
BY Associated Press.

London. June 4.zCharfebelle. own
ed by A. p. Cuni1ffe. won the Oaks
stake Of 5000 sovereigns run at Ep-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
Want Chant Again Supreme.


BY Associated PreSS.
New York, June 4.-Restoration Of
the Gregorian chant to the supreme
place assigned to 1t in the liturgy
without prejudice to other types of
music permitted by regulations of the
Catholic church, was urged in a res
olution forwarded to Pope Benedict
following the close here today of the
renominational conference of Grego-
rian chant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
GET BOOZE ON BOGUS PERMITS.
More Than Half Million Gallons Sc
cured at Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, June A., More than
100000 gallons of whisky have /been
withdrawn from bonded warehouses
In the Pittsburgh district since Jan.
16 last, with bogus and forged per-
mits, it was announced today by W.
H. Hindman, federal prohibition
agent. Mr.. Hindnan stated that
cases under suspicion run into the
thousands and that he was conduct
ing a thOrouSh investigation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
MRS. kENDALL's MOTHER DEAD
Widow of Wealthy CenterviIle Bank
er Dies at Abba.

By Associated Press.
Ottumwa, June A. Mrs. A. E..
Wooden, 70, mother of Mrs. N. E.
Kendall, Of Abba, and widow of A.
E. Wooden, wealthy banker OF
Centerville, who died in March OF
this year, passed away this 1Sorning
at the Kendall home in Abba. The
funeral will be held at Centerville
Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
owan to Govern Virgin Islands.

Washington, June 4.-Rear Ad-
miral Joseph w. Oman. United
States navy was renominated today
by President Wilson to. be governor
Of the Virgin islands.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04

som today. Sir R. w. B. Jardin's
CHINA was second, and Sir r. HUI
tons Roselet was third. Seventeen
horses ran.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04

Assyrian sculptures depict hunters
in pursuit Of wild beasts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
Labor to Try to Settle Irish Row.
Nv ASaor}afeH procsS

By Associated Press.
London. June THE executive
body OF the national railway union
has decided to ask the calling Of a
special congress Of the Irish and
British trades unions ito try to
bridge the gulf between the Irish
people and the government" it was
announced today by ]. H. Thomas,
NJ. P. secretary of the national rail-
way organization.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
Now Armenian Prime Minister,

New York. June 4.--Dr. Chadjlan,
member of the Armenian delegation
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
BOY TO LEAD Bic BAND.
John Hand III, Aged 9, Will Direc,
Convention Musical Oroanization

Convention Musical Organization.
BY Associated Press.
Chicago. June 4.--John Hand III.
aged 3. and son of the noted Chicago
pand director. will direct the band Of
nenriy one thousand musicians at the
opening of the republican convention.
wnen a march. 'The Republican"
composed by his father and dedicated
to the convention, will be played.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
ACTORS DEATH ACCIDENTAL

Jury Reports Clifton Crawford Was
Killed in Mishap.
BY Associated Press.
London, June 4.-Clifton Crawford,
the actor, who was found dead in an
ereaway beneath the window of his
room in hotel here yesterday. met
his death accidentally by falling
from the window while suffering
from insomnia. This was the verdict
returned today by the coroner's in
quiry at. the inquest into the actors
death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-04
TO SELL CAMP DODGE HOUSES

Barracks and Other Buildings to Re-
Iieve Housing Shortage.
By Associated Press.
Washington. June ito help re-
lieve the serious lack of housing
facilities at Des Moines, Iowa Sec
retary Baker today authorized the
sale at public auction Of $50 build
mss which are available for family
use at Camp Dodge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-06-09

The graduation exercises of South
west Harbor high school Thursday
evening, June taxed the seating
capacity OF Park theatre. There were
fourteen in the graduating class.
Every number, from salutatory to
Yaledictory, was given with fine eff
feet, and merited the hearty applause
accorded. Before diplomas were con-
ferred. the promotion classes of the
grammar schools of Manset, Seawall
and Southwest Harbor were called to
the stage, and after a speech of
kindly advice by the superintendent,
were given their diplomas of promo
ton to the high school In September.
The reception at Masonic hall was a
brilliant affair, and the dance which
followed was enjoyed by large num-
Der.
The program was as follows:
Music ......... Southwest Harbor band
SBlutatory .......,... Morris DoIiivcr
Class win .......... Madeline Closson
Vocal solo .......... Mrs. winfred JOY
Presentation OF Gifts,
Francis Lunt Emma Gllley
Chemistry Demonstration,
Granville Walls. Horace Herrick
Vocal solo ............. Robert Z. Lane
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-06-09

Mrs. Laura Treworgy of Surry has
been visiting her daughter. Mrs. A. c.
Williams.
Henry Hutchings was business
visitor In Brewer and Bar Harbor
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Edes of
Newport, N. H., are guests of Mrs.
Edes parents. Nj. and Mrs. II. G.,
Worcester. Miss Florence Worcester
VINO has spent the past year at New
port accompanied them home.
Miss Alice Ryder. who was re-
Gently graduated from f. II. s.. is
visiting at Freeport.
Jeanette Farnsworth is visiting in
Ellsworth.
Mrs. Whitaker and Mrs. Carter of
Belfast and Mrs. Chapman and Mrs.
Bragdon and daughter Louise of Ellis
worth, have been guests at the home
of f. f. Coombs.
A daughter arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Springer
June 4
Mrs. j. II. osgood and two sons of
Bluehill are visiting Mrs. osgood's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Coombs.
Charles Shuman. who is working
at Brewer, spent few days recently
at his home here.
June z. Echo"