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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
ORANGE CITIZEN
ENDS HIS LIFE
WITH A SHOTGUN

Orlando, Dec. 23.--John E. Mcr-
rill one of Orange county's most
prominent citizens, killed himself on
Wednesday in a fit of despondency
caused by ill health. He had been
suffering for some time, but his NAL
ady had not caused especial uneasi-
ness. A few days before his death
he showed signs of mental alteration.
While under the influence Of one of
these fits he walked out into the yard,
placed a shotgun against his heart,
and pulled the trigger with a stick.
Death was instantaneous.
lie came to Florida forty years ago
from New Hampshire, settling al
Plymouth. He became very success
full horticulturist, and was prominent
in the management of the Florida Cit
rus exchange. He held various places
OF trust. He is survived by his wife,
two daughters and two sons.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
JAPS ACCUSED OF
EXTREME CRUELTY
In MANCHURIA
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 23.-A statement
charging the Japanese military au-
thorities with frightful and barbarous
deeds in Manchuria has been issued
by the Korean commission. 1t said
that in the Hunchin district the ia
panese burned thirty-two villages and
killed all the male inhabitants. They
massacred 145 peaceful inhabitants
and burned houses with women and
children inside.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23

A Christmas gift, the price value OF
which the buyer has the right to fix,
is the newest holiday idea. They are
cards, simply bearing the inscription:
I'm your name I am sending food
TO a hungry child in Europe. 1t is my
gift to you"
If the buyer decides to pay ten
cents for a post card, the recipient
knows that in his name child in
Europe is being fed for a day. II
the buyer pays a dollar, a child will
he fed for a month. II he gives ten
dollars, a youngster will be saved
from starvation for a year. So eco
nomical is the Hoover system OF child
feeding.
BECAUSE such gift is so symbolical
of the real Christmas spirit, the Eu'
ropean relief council has adopted the
nostcard plan as a feature Of its cam
naign for a national collection on be-
half of the 100000 children now
starving in Europe. Christmas is pre-
eminently a child's feast. But these
Youngsters in eastern and central
Europe are expecting no turkey and
trimmings" Just one meal a day Of
the simplest. most wholesome food is
all that the European relief council
aims to give them.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
MAN RUN OVER AND KILLED
ON TRACK AT MORRIS MINE

~ A man named Brice was killed this
morning at about nine o'clock at the
Morris mine near Barlow. Mr.. Brice,
who was an employe of the mine, was
on the switch line and his attention
YVES drawn to an engine on the tracks,
when a loose car, sent down the track
BY the engine, struck him from be-
hind, cutting off both legs. He died
in about thirty minutes. The Gentry
Futch ambulance from here was
called to bring him to the Morrell
Hospital, but he was found to be dy-
ing when the ambulance arrived.
Mr.. Brice came to Barlow a few
months ago from the north. He was
about 35 years old and leaves wife.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 23.--Party lines
were swept aside yesterday when, af.
ter a brief but spirited debate, the
fordney Emergency Tariff act came
to vote. 1t was carried by 1876 to
SO. The vote was taken at S:45 p. m.
after only eight hours discussion.
A score of Democrats turned from
taeir traditional party stand On the
tariff and voted for the bill, while
fourteen Republicans lined up with
the Democrats against it.
One Of the. strong. points. made
against the measure was that If 1t
proved Of any effect as an aid to the
farmers it would add correspondingly
to the high cost of living.
Speculation as to the fate of the bill
N the Senate takes a pessimistic'
turn. A very small amount of oppo-
sition will postpone the measure un-
til its passage will have little effect,
and it is deemed certain that most of
the Democrats and some of the Re-
publican members of the upper house
will oppose it.
Representative Rainey said the bill
carried higher duties than the Payne
Aldrich act, and he predicted that
foreign nations would retaliate by
shutting out American products.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
BRITISH EMBASSY REBUKED
BY STATE DEPARTMENT
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 23.-The state
department intervened today in the
threatened controversy between the
British embassy and the Senate Com
mittee investigating cable complica-
tions, over the question of the alleged
British censorship Of cable messages
from Great Britain to the United
States. The action is regarded as a
rebuke to the embassy for sending
direct to the committee chairman the
letter denying the testimony.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
STATE OF WAR
PROCLAIMED BY
FIUME LEADER
(By Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 23.-D'Annunzio has
proclaimed state of war between the
Fiume government and Italy, and for
hidden the population to leave Fiume,
says Rome dispatch.
The city is now blockaded by sea
and land. Over a hundred and twen-
ty of D'Annunzio's armed legionaries
are said to have landed recently at
Castelvenier. northeast of lara,
whittier they were transported on sd
submarine.
s Fighting in the neighborhood Of
Fiume is momentarily expected.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
TWO BILLIONS TO
Be DEFICIENT IN
NATIONS FINANCES
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 23.-The gross
deficiency in the national fiscal trans
actions will be $1,000, 100000 for the
next fiscal years, according to the
forecast of Secretary Houston, who
testified today before the Senate fl
nance committee which is considering
the soldiers bonus bill. He said the
federal finances were in such shape
that new sources of revenut must
be found, and no new burdens added
to the treasury.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23

Investigation by customs authori-
ties of shipment of whisky billed at
$4,000, from San Francisco to Shang-
hal, revealed the barrels we're filed
with colored water.
: Brockton Shoe Manufacturers as
sociation answered a petition from
workers for an increase in wages by
a counter proposal to reduce them
from 10 to 35 per cent.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23

In what was said to be the opening
gun of a nationwide campaign pro,
bitition agents seized virtually all OF
Houston (Tex) visible supply OF
CHRISTMAS branded cherries and
mincemeat. put up in glass jars prior
TO prohibition.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
'ar Trophies

tomorrow afternoon, under the
["plces of the Lakeland Chapter OF
y Red Cross, a collection of war
f'peles will be shown in a tent in
southeast corner of Mum Park
= c. Rose and Lieut.. Murphy.
exhibition promises to be very
1fitrs Collect Tomorrow
40 there will be no issue OF the
esram on Christmas day, the car
ooys will make their collections
4Orfow, and it will be appreciated
~em and by the Telegram office IL
'scribers will have the change on
% tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
LAKELAND. FLORIDA, THURSDAY DECEMBER %, 1920
CATHOLIC PRELATE
WARNS HIS BISHOPS
TO WATCH YIN. CA.
(By Associated Press.)

Rome, Dec. 23.-The Holy Office
has issued DEGREES asking Catholic
bishops to watch IAN organization
which, while protesting absolute free
dom of thought in religious matters,
instills indifferentism and apostacy to
the Catholic religion in the minds OF
its adherents." The decree mentions
che Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion, saying it corrupts the faith OF
youth.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
THE WEATHER

Tampa and Vicinity: Fair and much
colder tonight and Friday. Probably
frost tonight; lowest temperature
about 40.
Florida: Fair and much colder to-
night and Friday Frost probably
heavy in north and in the interior Of
central portion tonight.
The low pressure area which was
over Illinois Wednesday morning has
moved rapidly northeastward over the
Lower Lake region, causing. high
winds over the Lake region with rain
or snow. Rain has also fallen over
the Atlantic, and East and Middle
Gulf states, the Ohio valley and the
Mississippi valley. 1t Is warmer this.
morning over the North and Middle
Atlantic states, but considerably cold
er over the Lake region, Mississippi
and Ohio valleys.
An area of high pressure covers the
Plains states, with temperatures Of
zero or below so far south as Me-
braska. The weather has been gem
orally fair in the West.
Indications are for fair and much
colder weather in the vicinity Of Tam
pa tonight and Friday, with frost to-
night and a minimum temperature Of
about 4C degrees.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
William J. Bryan Undertakes to
| Line Up the Idaho Senator for
| the Proposed Peace Court -
| Senator Reed Also Declares He
| Will Oppose k-Proposed Plan
| Likely to Have Rspsh Shedding
| In Senate.
COnfers With Herrick
(By Associated Press.l

Marion, o., Dec. 23.-Myron T.
Herrick conferred today with Presi.
Don't elect Harding on his association
n nations plan.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 23.-A confer
.nce which has aroused local interest,
sok place yesterday when William
Jspnings Bryan called on Senator
gorah to discuss with him the possi-
slitv Of securing unopposed action on
he proposed association Of nations
plan.
The significance of Bryans visit
,rses from the fact that the Nebras-
Ian was fresh from his visit to Ma
ron, Ohio, where he had. discussed
with Harding the outlines Of the lat.
srs foreign policy, and given the
Wesdent- -elect assurances of approx
A. That he was an emissary from
Harding is not believed, but that his
wnference with him had something
do with his eagerness to line up
he senator's for the scheme is accept.
Nd as more than probable.
Senator Borah, it is stated, re-
named obdurate. He is unqualifiedly
opposed to ,and will fight in the Sen
ae any proposition for an associa-
lion of nations, or any attempt to
mix America into European affairs.
Senator Reed, the Missouri implac-
sble, said yesterday that a judicial
league is no more feasible than po-
ltcal league His statements indi-
late that the irreconcileables are pre-
barring to oppose all association
plans.
Free tolls for American ships will
rObably be one>of the first achieve.
cents Of the Harding administration.
ae is pledged to it, and there is no
Rrlous party division on that ques-
Hon Many Democrats also favor it,
Snspicuous among them being Sen
gOr Underwood of Alabama.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
WHITE MAN LYNCHED FOR
KILLING A POLICEMAN
lBY Associated Press.l

Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. %
Tom l.. Veckery, a white man, charged
with killing a policeman, was taken
from the Jail here and lynched this
morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
"AMERICAN ACE"
TURN OUT TO
HAVE BEEN DEUCE

Jacksonville, Dec. .23. The report
that Captain Eddie Rickenbacher,
Am merican aviator, had just married a
Jacksonville girl, was rudely contra
dicted yesterday by telegram from
Captain Rickenbacher himself, who is
now on the Pacific coast. Warrants
have been issued for the unknown
bridegroom who, passing himself for
the American ace, secured bride
and sums Of money aggregating
$1,750.
Charles Day, a hotel proprietor
swore out the warrant and offered a
reward of $1OO for the arrest of the
alleged imposter. He claims to have
lost $3.50 on check which he en-
dcrsed for the man, who was stopping
at his hostelry.
Mrs. l.. H. Hannah, Christian
Science healer and mother Of the
bride, said she did not know "Ricken-
bacher,' but that her daughter was
acquainted with him, or claimed to be,
and had known him long time. "
She was dumbfounded at the turn
taken by the affair.
A salesman told of witnessing the
wedding. He saw the groom with
$1,000 in cash which he had just se'
cured, and lot of valuable iewelry.
The happy couple have disappeared.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
WHISKEY TRUCK GUARD
KILLED BY THIEVES
(By Associated Press. }

Cincinnati, Dec. 23.-Joseph Kline,
guard on truck loaded with whis-
ky bound from Kentucky to New York,
was fatally shot while defending the
whisky from an unsuccessful attempt
to steal it.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
THIEVES BREAK WINDOW
TO ROB CHRISTMAS TREE
(By Associated Press ,

Scranton, Dec. 90. Thieves
smashed a bank window today and
hlled their pockets with new currency
on the Christmas trees but the no
lice arrested them before their es-
cape.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23

uoonsbine whiskey will keep sew
..aI wisconsin State automobiles
running this winter by being usea "a
s,a.ors 1 &c a non-freezing compound
- nIace of high-priced special prep
arations.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
PRESIDENT PLANS
A QUIET CHRISTMAS
(RY Associated Press.l

Washington, Dec. 23.-The Presi-
dent plans to spend quiet Christmas
At the White House. He has presented
his employees with turkeys and given
presents to the children living on the
road to the golf links.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
JUDGE KINCAID DISMISSES
SUIT AGAINST GOODYEAR co.
(By Associated Press.)

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 23.-Judge
Kincaid sustained a motion to quash
a summons in suit filed by Frank
s. Mornett, former Ohio Attorney
General and stockholder Of the Good
year Tire Company, asking the ap-
pointment Of a receiver for the COM
pany.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23

The art of timing plate-iron was
invented in Bohemia, whence It was
carried into other parts of Germany
about three hundreu years ago, and
introduced into England in 1876.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23

Gas is the Oldest utility in the State
of Illinois. Chicago was introduced
to gas in 1S49, but it was some years
later before it came into general use.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
GREECE HAS APPOINTED
MINISTER TO u. S
(By Associated Press.)

Athens, Dec. 23.--Dr. Sicillianos,
head of the political bureau at the
foreign Office, said he was nominated
minister to the United States and
would leave for America in January.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
EMERGENCY TARIFF BILL
NOW BEFORE SENATE GOES
OVER UNTIL NEXT WEEK
CLARA SMITH YIELDS TO
OKLAHOMA AUTHORITIES
(By Associated Press.)

Ell Paso, Dec. 23.-Clara Smith has
returned to her fathers home where
she spent last night. She plans to
60 to Ardmore, Oklahoma, to answer
the charge of numbering Jake L. Ha-
mon. Nov. 26. She fled to Mexico af-
ter the shooting, returning voluntar-
lily.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
@NFESSED COMMUNISTS
SENT BACK TO RUSSIA
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Dec. 23.-Twenty-four
Pnlessed Russian communists sailed
Il the Imperator for Russia. They
isEe rounded up during the last raid.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
FROST PREDICTED
In FLORIDA TONIGHT
(By Associated Press.) }

Washington, Dec. 23.-Frost was
predicted by the weather bureau to-
night as far south as the interior OF
Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
NEW LULLABY FOR
GEORGIA BABIES SINCE
POSSUM FUR GOES UP
(By Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 23.-Whitfield
counties are being sung to sleep with
a newfangled lullaby in which the
possum has usurped the place of the
time-honored rabbit. 1t follows:
bye o, Baby Bunting,
Daddy's gone a hunting
To get a little 'possum skin
To rake the rusty money in"
The lullaby is an outgrowtwh Of the
development of the 'possum industry
since the parcel post was inaugurated
some years ago. From the Dalton
postoffice comes the information that
several hunters and trappers of the
county are sending off the 'possum
skins and getting good money for the
best grade.
Recently a bunch of the skins ar
rived at the Dalton postoffice for
shipment. The hunter informed the
postmaster that it was the skin Of the
last of them cats in Covo" and the
shipment was made.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23

- and Mrs. ]. M. Berwick are
= Us again this season. Mr.. and
\ Berwick spent the first part OF
season in California but became
'usfed there and decided to spend
rest of the season in Lakeland
= are living near Lake Hollings-
" back of Hazel Terrace.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
|D0RAH Will HAVE none OF
HARDlNC'S new SCHEME FOR
AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIONS
FAIR CHRISTMAS DAY
DECLARES WEATHER MAN
(By Associated Press !

washington, Dec. 23.-Generally
lalr weather Christmas day is predict
ed on the Atlantic seaboard by the
weather bureau.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23

An Illinois woman is indignant be-
cause she cannot get alcohol in which
TO pickle her spider collection.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
SENATE COAL PROBERS
ADJOURN TILL TOMORROW
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 23.-The Senate
coal investigation has been postponed
until tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23

Asbestos with fibres as long as three
feet is said to be mined in the Phil
ippine island of LuZon,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23

Price reductions of 25 per cent were
announced by three cement companies
sa-,ng S mills in Michigan and other
states.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
Senate Plans to Adjourn

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 23.-The Senate,
|AlOwing the House plan, arranged to
|lourn until Monday.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23

s'ety Scout is requested to be pres
"morrow night. We will meet at
usual place at the usual time
full uniform. REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
Party Lines Broken in House
When Measures Comes Up for
Final Vote, a Score Of Demo-
Gratis Voting With Republicans
and Thirteen Republicans Sid
ing With the Democrats -Oppo-
sition is Growing Warmer.
Bill Is Laid Over
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 23.--On the OBJ
lection of Senator Harrison of Mis-
sissippi the consideration of the Emer-
gency Tariff bill was delayed until
next week.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-23
|AEMICAL COMPANY
DECLARED DIVIDEND

New Lork, Dec. 23.-A regular
|'afterly dividend of one per cent on
|'nmon and two per cent on pre-
[tred stock has been declared by the
|usnia-Carolina Chemical Company,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-12-24
NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given that a cer-
tain bort automobile, model 3, car
No. A1SS34. will be sold by the un-
dersigned to the highest bidder for
cash in hand, at their garage in Wes-
ton, Oregon, on Saturday, January
Is, 1921, at o'clock p, m.
Dated December "a, 1920.
MILLER & B00HER.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-12-24

has found its work difficult because
Of the slow wheat movement and Of
frequent demands for funds for diff
ferent purposes. A good many peo-
pie seem to be turning a deaf ear to
appeals for any cause. however wor-
thy. Contributions will continue to
be received by the committee, in or
der that those who have not enrolled
under the humanitarian banner of
The Greatest Mother in the World
may have every opportunity to do so.
Miller and Walter Rayborn and
Theodore Walden secured the Christ
mas trees and greenery with which
to decorate the NJ. +. church for the
holiday season.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Van Wrinkle,
son and daughter were entertained
at dinner Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. c. Van Wrinkle.
Mrs. w. S. Price, Miss Ruby Price
and Lyle Webb were Walla Walla
visitors Friday.
Tassey Stewart, one Of Umatilla
county's earliest residents, was here
from Milton Monday on business
visit.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-12-24
HOW JOHN ENGLISH SAVES.

The work of J. r. English as a
surveyor for Uncle Sam has taken
him to the Mojave desert. He
writes rs follows under date of De-
cember 16 from Amboy, Calf:
Il was glad to get out of the rainy
northern part of California-out here
where the local hotel man offers free
meals any day that the sun does not
shine. There has not been a real
rain since last spring. Ice freezes
some nights where we are camped,
but the days are just right. This is
ideal weather for surveying.
1.-THE genus hobo is with US again
that is, along the railroads. 1t is
easier to hire men than it has been
for the past few years. and wages
are coming down.
"Wild burros visit our camp every
day and mountain sheep are plenti-
full. The fine is five hundred dollars
for killing one of the latter, and l
have saved ten thousand sesterces by
not killing the sheep seen in one
day."
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-04-13
Is Il Treason to Think
Contrary 10 Mr.. U/IlS0n
Asks N/rIght N/1lAngh0m
SENATOR SMITH
TO START DRIVE
INSOUTHGEORGIA

Swinging into the final week Of the
campaign before the preferential pri-
mary on April 20. Senator Holic
Smith on Monday prepared to open a
series Of speeches in the southeastern
section of the state.
He spent Sunday with friends in
Swainsboro and on Monday spoke
to the voters of Burke county at
Waynesboro. On Tuesday night the
senator will deliver an address az
Augusta, and on Wednesday he Will
speak at StateSboro
The latter half of the week Sen
ator Smith will devote to a. tour of
southwest Georgia. speaking twice
on Thursday and at least once a
day on Friday and Saturday. At II
o'clock Thursday morning he will de-
liver a speech at Quitman, motoring
over to brownsville in the afternoon
for another address to the voters of
Thomas county and surrounding ter
ritory. The senator will speak in
Albany at o'clock on Friday after
noon, and while no definite arrange
ments have yet been made for
speech Oh Saturday. it is believed
that he Will close the week with one
more address in south Georgia.
A corps Of speakers will go out
this week to carry Senator Smiths
campaign into districts where the
senator has been unable to appear.
| The speakers bureau. under the di-
rection of william Schley Howard,
will be particularly active during the
final phase. of the campaign and
many speaking engagements have
been made throughout the state fo%
the appearance of several prominent
.Georgians who will present Senator
Smiths position on the issues i'll
volved.
Attorney General \. Mitchell Pal
mer, after his speech III Savannah on
Saturday night, returned to Wash
ington. D. c., although it was stated
by his campaign leaders, that he
might return to Georgia for one more
speech in Atlanta. where the engage
ment h2d to be cancelled on account
of Mr. Planners Illness