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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
THEIR MOTHER TRIED
TO ASSUME BLAME
Hunted Youths Were Caught
Through the Instrumentality
of the Local Police.
WILL SERVE SENTENCE
AT FORT LEAVENWORTH
Finding of Court Martial at Fort
du Pont Approved by Army
Officials.

George A. Finck. "a years old, and his
brother. Jacob j. Finck, 26. deserters from
the United States service during the war;
have each been convicted and sentenced
80 n term Of FIVE years Mt hard labor at
Port Leavenworth, Kansas, IN the govern
mcnt disciplinary barracks at that place
and they will leave Fort du Pont on
Monday under guard for Fort Leaven-
worth
The findings and recommendation Of
the court martial that heard the cases on
July :. at Fort du Pont. were returned
Yesterday 10 the headquarters at the Fort
from Governors Island, y. y, where
they had been reviewed and approved.
The two draft evaders were charged
with deSrrting from the military service
N the spring Of 1918 by failing TO report
for cntrainment 20 Camp Dix. They
were apprehended in Philadelphia, May
"A through the instrumentallty OF
Detective James G Riley of the Whining
ton police department They were brought
- this city the same night, where they
were kept az the police station, until
next day. after which they were taken on
June 20 the authorities at Fort du Pont.
Sergeant Wilmer X Hahn and Special
oHicer David T. Gray took the two men
10 Port du Pont
The civil and military authorities made
strenuous efforte for over two years before
thr mon were apprehended. When the
tvn men we're taken from this city TO
Ior' du Pont they appeared greatly de-
ircted and said that they were glad the
hunt for them was over. as they were
tired of being hunted One Of them said
that thev planned to give themselves up
IN a short time.
MOTHER WANTED To ASSUME BLAME.
The men were tried before a cour
martial at Fort du Pont ON July Z. AT
that time the mother of the two tried 70
take All the blame bv declaring that she
was responsible for their failure TO entrain
and that this was due % her influence over
her sons.
The two men have been kept under close
surveillance while at Fort du Pont. They
were given their court martial trial al
Eort du pont, IN accordance with the
tho government provision that military
prisoners be tried at the nearest govern
ment reservation to where they are ap-
pretended.
The passing of the sentence on the two
mon makes this case the first in the State
of Delaware. in which Delawareans have
heen sentenced TO terms of Imprisonment
for failure To comply with the army draft
laws during the world war, after having
been ordered TO report for duty.
HISTORY oP TIRE CASE.
The arrest Of these two men was the
fret made in this State for alleged evasion
~ the draft, and aroused much interest,
Continued on pa,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
AT GAINESVILLE.

GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Aug IA Hope for a
'new day" of national progress was ex-
pressed bv Governor Cox in a brief ad-
dress here today entroue 70 Wheeling, w.
Va. Il still have hope for a progressive
government" said Governor Cox. We
have n readiustment 10 be made. IL
cant be made by reactionary forces and
claim the confidence OF the people.
A pledge to make war impossible the
governor declared, was made when
America entered the war. [ simply insist
that we shall keep that pledge, he said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14

THE RICHEST MAN

asked is
his
sin
much mischief the
paper speaks Edward village blacksmith
Pierce Neb.
a blacksmith, rich, to labor
the all blessings health Each
and that am worthy of hire have wife who has
maturity and fes for himself Then add to all
ranhe through fields
woods and ng search the elusive cottonta teal and maa with
heel Then
get home how does tase When night has spread mantle
old settle old
and then roll into bed sound till the break another
ambition live that may have having lived and to have
the shuttle dollars
that my loved shall not be objects Of charity
that philosophy which
ting the emphasis dollars we have lost Of work and our pride the
ability this
blacksmith could the land there would be happier day-Co
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
EIGHT EVENTS ON GRAND
CIRCUIT CLOSING DAY

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Cleveland, Ohio, Aug L. Eight events
were on the closing days program of the
Grand Circuit racing at North Randall
today. All except the unfinished Leader
$4,000 purse for 2.OS PAGERS, which had
one heat to be raced, We're to have been
decided on the two out of three heat plan.
4 free-for-all pace and trot for the 2.05
class were the features.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
CLEMENCY FOR GRACE LUSK.
Father of Young Woman Convict Says
She is Physical Wreck.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Milwaukee, Aug. 14.-Dr. A. p.
Lusk, father of Grace Lusk, the Wau-
kesha school teacher who was sentenced
on June q, 1917, to nineteen years inn
prisonment for the murder of Mrs
David Roberts as the sequel of a love
triangle, began steps today to secure a
Communication Of her sentence.
In letter to the Milwaukee Sentinel,
Dr. Lusk stated that unless his daughter
is given her liberty soon, she will not
live long. He said she was suffering
from the two wounds inflicted on her
self and that an acute attack of neuritis
was spreading to her entire system and
she is becoming practically helpless.
Members of the state board OF control
as well as the officers of the prison, are
in favor of clemency for his daughter
DR.. Lusk states
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
LANGFORD AND M'VEY
In TEN-ROUND BOUT TO-DAY
By Associated Press to Every Es

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Chicago, Aug 14.-Many boxing fans
gathered here today to witness the ten
round bout scheduled between the two
veteran negro heavyweights, Sam Lang
ford and Sam McVey at East Chicago,
Ind
Before the fight Langford ruled q
slight favorite but the confidence of
Mcvey was shown in the announce
ment that McVey had already been
matched for negro championship
bout with Harry Wills at Jersey City
one week from Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
Slaughter Brou CHIT Here.

Henry Slaughter, wanted by the
local Federal Authorities for an alleged
violation of the white slave act, was
brought to this city yesterday from
Chicago by q United States deputy
Marshal. Slaughter is now at the county
workhouse and will be given q preGm-
mary hearing within few days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
Mrs. Charles T. Isaacs Suddenly Stricken
With Internal Trouble.

Mrs Charles T. lsaacs, mother of
Henry r. Isaacs, Democratic State chair
man, was taken i'll on Thursday night
with an internal complication that the
attending physician has not directly
diagnosed According to the symptoms
the PAIN is similar TO that of gall stones.
The saacs home is near Georgetown,
and Chairman Isaacs, who went to George
town yesterday to attend meeting of the
State committee, went home following
the meeting and is with his mother.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
MARINE CORPS rLIERS KILLED.
Capt. Edwards and Lieut.. Bowen Meet
Death in Haiti.

ny Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington. Aug 14.-Capt. Thomas
L. Edwards, Baker City, Ore, and Lieut.
James c. Bowen, Baltimore, Md. both
of the Marine Corps, were killed in an
airplane accident at Mirebelais. Haiti
August Q, it was announced yesterday
at marine headquarters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
NAMES OF AMERICAN
ATHLETES WITHDRAWN
By Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press 20 EVery Evening
Antwerp, Aug. 14-The American
Olympic Committee has withdrawn the
names of Ted Schneider, United States
army, and John r. Grant, United States
navy, from the American entrants in the
Olympic boxing competition on the ground
that they have boxed for prizes, it was
announced Yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
FIUME COUNCIL BREAKS
WITH D'ANNUNZIO

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Triest, Aug. l4.-An open break has
occurred between the National Council
of Fiume. and Gabrielle d Annunzio, the
soldier poet whose insurgent troops have
been in possession of the city for nearly
"A wear past.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
GERMAN SOCIAL DEMOCRATS
AND CZECHS IN MANIFESTO
By Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press % Every Evening
Prague, Czecho-Slovakia, Aug Ii
The executives of the Czechs and Ger
mans Social-Democrat parties have draft
ed joint manifesto to labor TO defend
the integrity of the Republic against
the Magyars and also declaring for
neutrality in the boycott against muni-
tions. II was said to be the first common
action taken between Czechs and Ger
mans.
oprevent bottle famine return empties
promptly. Clover Dairy Co.-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
Ar usemenis Tonirht.

Playhouse, The Tree of know leig.
Ouepu-,'The Cost
MaIestiC The Law 20 the uhnu
Rialfo--" Bullet prnOf
Strand-'lt Pays % Advcrflsr
savoy Whispers
Victory The Law 90 che Yukon
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14

Eyeglasses, watches, leweiry repairing
Collins 4 Meyer. i0l West Eighth street
ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14
Weather Forecast.

By Associated Press 20 Every Evrnlng
Washington Aux f4 Forecast fnr nca-
ware. Local showers, not quite - uArm
tonight sunday partly cloudy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-14

Certified milk for infants Clover Deiry
Co.-Adv.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-19
COMM ERCiAL CLUB.

The regular fortnightly meeting Of the
Commercial Club will be held In the Civic
League library building next Thursday
evening. March rs. and all members are
requested to be present as business Of
Importance will be under considerable
It Is a satisfaction to note how well these
club meetings are attended and a keen
interest taken in the proc sedIngs People
are at last realizing that through the In
strumentality of the club much can be
accomplished In promoting the better
ment of the town Plans are being formu-
lated and carried out that will bring
about changes of a very advantageous
nature to the community. There Is a snap
and business like spirit to the proceed
ings which shows that the members are
taking a profound interest In the meet
ings. and this feeling makes for concrete
performance and results The point now
Is not to let that interest wane as, un-
fortunately, Is too often the case in any
movement Of a public nature In a small
town. Any new movement Is generally
hailed with a keen zest and much activity
is manifested in the early days of the or
ganization, then comes a season when
interest flags and the erstwhile enthus-
last is willing to pass up the meetings
and ''let George do it, That Is the wrong
spirit Get In the swim and stay In for
all you are worth. Put your shoulder to
the wheel and boost, and keep boosting.
United effort Is what wins. and the pros
poets for the future are so bright that
united action Is encouraged
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-19

S. M. Johnson and E. c. Jones, of Okla
hogan, were visitors in town Sunday.
Miss Meta Drummer of Tacoma. is
visiting with her cousin, Mrs. r. A.
Jackson.
The plasterers are getting busy on the
First National Bank building and by the
time the mud is all spread the interior
will he well on toward completion.
John T. Mulligan, a we'll known men,
Der of the Spokane bar, was in town for
several days during the past week having
been called here on legal business.
Harry Barmon has had the front of his
store building, on Main street. somewhat
revamped adding to the appearance of
the front and the convenience of the ten
ant.
AL Fox, the pioneer knight of the
saw and plane, is putting an addition of
two rooms to DR.. Masters building, on
north Main. street. occupied by Herbert
Gregg.
Fred Hart is having the interior of his
meat market rearranged for greater con-
venience in carrying on his rapidly grow
ing business. 1t now looks like a metro
politan market.
j. N. Helm, of Port Orchard, visited his
son, Joe Helm, proprietor of the Crescent
Cafe, for single day this week. Mr..
Helm, Sr., was crowded for time and had
to cut his visit very short.
Ed Yarwod, the Okanogan undertaken,
was called here by l.. w. Barnes to pre-.
pare the remains of the late Mrs. Fair
brother for burial, Mr.. Barnes being in
capicated on account of illness.
Mrs. Stanley Evans and her Two boys
were visitors in town Friday last. Mrs.
Evans was here to hold a pleasant seance
with the dentist The party was driven
over from Loomis by Jas. O'Herin.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-19
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Minutes of the regular meeting of the
town council, March 15, 1920.
Present Mayor Beale, Councilmen Hart,
Frank, Samson, Covert and Powell.
Minutes of the previous meeting read
and approved as read.
Application Of the Bowen Auto Com
pany to install an extra gasoline tank
under sidewalk was read and on motion
was granted.
Mayor Beale then appointed Ed. Burden
as deputy marshal at a salary of $4,000
per month and asked the council to con-
firm this appointment. Motion was then
made and carried that the appointment be
confirmed.
The clerk was instructed to investigate
the chances of using the bell on the
Presbyterian church for a curfew bell and
purchase rope If the bell can be used
The clerk was instructed to obtain II
certified copy of deed to Shady Park.
Motion was made and carried that Mr..
Spencer be appointed as care taker of
Franchise park. and the mayor made the
appointment. Motion was made and car
ried that the clerk be instructed to return
the deed to certain lots adjoining Shady
Park to the First National Bank at Brew
ster and request the placing of the seal
of that bank thereon, and that warrant
be drawn for $4,000 in payment OF this
piece of ground and placed in the First
National Bank to be delivered on The re-
turn of the deed
Motion was made that the clerk be ord
cred to have the necessary quarantine
placards printed as requested by the
health officer. On motion council adjourn
ed.
f. r. HOOSE Clerk.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-19

Clair Hunt of Colville, stopped over in
Oroville Monday night on his way to
Okanogan, where he Is going to meet
with the county commissioners in session
this week. Mr.. Hunt is a pioneer resident
of Stevens county, and at the present
time Is one of the commissioners of that
county. For many years Mr.. Hunt was
connected with the Indian department Of
the government in the capacity of Indian
agent for the Colville reservation, and
made a most capable official He has
been in poor health for a long time, but
appears to be better just now than he
has been for several years. We have
known Mr.. Hunt since the early lays at
Spokane Falls. When he arrived in the
west he was a fine looking specimen Of
physical manhood, and one Of the most
lih cable chaps of the many young men
who were extracted to the coming city Of
Spokane Falls when it was in the first
stages of the making. He married most
winsome young lady of the Falls city and
shortly afterwards went to Stevens coun-
ty where he has since resided Mr.. Hunt
does not look as vigorous as he did in
those days beyond recall, but it is our
sincere hope that his present improve
ment Is to be followed by permanent re-
coyery.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-19
SCATTER GUN ARTIST.

A months sickness has in no wise
shattered the nerves OF Charlie Powell,
Jr. Young Powell was one of the early
victims of the flu. He had that ailment
just about as bad as one could have it
and live. Just as he was showing signs of
getting the better of the disease old
pneumonia stepped in and not being sat
isfied with having the plain. ordinary
pneumonia Charles had to have this dan
gerous malady doubled up on him. Then
when pneumonia had finished soaring
Mr.. Powell's friends stiff peurisy took
an inning, and between this triple alli-
ance of ailments the young man came
within an ace os slipping over the d.
vide. For the first time since taken down
INr. Powell was on, the streets. the latter
part of last week. and he certainly show
ed the marks of long confinement. But,
as stated at the beginning, II he looked
shakey physically his nerve was not shat
tered by his Illness, for Sunday he faced
the traps, as member of the local gun
club and in his first shoot of the season
and that made just after getting out OF
a sick bed. he broke 25 targets straight
We consider this such remarkable rec
ord as to be fully worthy Of the extended
notice we have given the incident. With
Charlie back toeing the scratch ut the
future shoots the local club should send
in straight scores for the balance of the
tournament.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-19
IN THE NATURE OF A FLOOD.


HeaVy rams IN the nils east OF Oroyile
were freak OF the weather saturday,
especially as only rev drops Tell In this
part OF the valley. very heavy and omin-
Gus looking clouds hung low on the east
ern nils during the day, and cloud bursts
were predlcted as result. Possibly there
We're no cloud bursts, but at Nelson and
at other points the rain for a time came
down IN sheets. AT Antwynne creek this
slde OF Ionasket, DEBRIS was washed over
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-19
WON OUT SUNDAY.

The local gun club won out Sunday In
the shoot against st. John, the score be-
Ing as to So. Sunday was the most un-
comfortable of any day of the tournament
shoot so far, raw, cold wind blowing
from the north, but more members of the
club were out than usual, twenty one
facing the traps. Three of the twenty one
boys have got In the habit Of smashing
'em straight. clean scores will be the
rule In the future. And the club Will need
them to hold up among the high five al
though Oroville was the only club In the
tournament that could pile up rs hits
Sunday. Young Charlie Powell is back at
the traps after months sickness, end
he celebrated the event by going straight,
which was a remarkable exhibition IN
der the circumstances. Bill Sexson is
shooting consistently, and Hedger Is get
ting into the collar although not as de-
pendable as he was last year. Possibly
the boy Is growing old. The shooting
Sunday will be unusually interesting as
there will be large crowd Of gun men
present from Tonasket. Oroville and To-
nasket are the contenders In the Sunday
shoot. and Tonasket club men will come
to Oroville to do their shooting. There will
be at least four squads from our neigh
boring town to take part In the target
smashing. Tonasket has been somewhat
unfortunate this year. and so far the club
has not made winning. but 1t Is the first
year the club has entered the tournament.
With more experience the members will
do better. Owing to the number taking
part the shooting Sunday will commence
at IL o'clock prompt. The following is a
record of the full score made in Sundays
shoot: c. c. Hedger 25; c. B. Powell 25
w. h. Sexson 25; F. Mcdaniel "a; r.
Frank "a; Jess Sexson 90; Beverley Pow
ell %; J. G. Hare %; w. B. Mishler 90
Frank Taylor 20; w. Fl. Finsen 90; S. B.
Gjerde 20; M L. Reed 10; Arthur Gjerde
10; w. Clark 19; Tom Morrow IS; Dr. d.
II. Lewis IS; Vern Sexson II; A. j.
Thompson II; e. C. Martin 16; DIR. f. E.
Elmer Is. Visitor-Cyde Hicks 16
NOTE-Just before going to press this
office was notified that the Orovile gun
club would go to Tonasket Sunday and
shoot over the traps at that place in
stead of the Tonasket shooters coming to
Oroville as was the intention a few days
ago.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-19
At THE LYRIC.

In taking moving pictures to enter;ain
the American public the film corporations
do not hesitate to go into the remote and
widest corners of the earth for atmos-
phere and color. while the actors and ac-
tresses willingly take long chances with
their lives to furnish the thrills that maxi.
the habitues of the silent drama sit up
and take notice. One of the most remark
able features now before the public is
Back to Gods Country" featuring the
charming Nell Shipman. These pictures
were taken far up in the Arctic circle and
are true to life in the land of the mid
night sum-" Many animals appear in the
production. and throughout it is said to
be one of the most remarkable plays that
has ever been photographed. Back to
Gods Country comes to the Lyric the
ater Saturday and Sunday evenings with
a Saturday afternoon matinee. To add to
the attraction of the program there will
be a monkey comedy. For next Wednes
day and Thursday evenings the Lyric
presents the American beauty, Katherine
Macdonald, in 1.-The Thuder oolt." n pow
erfu romance of love and marriage. Also
an Outing Chester Scenic and a Christie
comedy Coming for the 9th ana 2Sth
Mary Pickford in her best, "Pollyanna."
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-19
IMPROVING THE SYSTEM.

A carload of aluminium wire was receiv-
ed the past week at Tonasket for the ex-
tension of the power line of the Okanogan
Valley Power company northward to close
the gap of seventeen miles between no
nasket and Oroville. This will mean the
connection of the cOmpany's two plants,
the one at Pateros which develops the
power of the Methow river, and the other
between Oroville and Nighthawk on the
Similkameen river.
At present the Methow plant is supply
ing power to all of the Okanogan river
towns from Pateros northward including
TOnasket while Oroville is the only town
other than Nighthawk which has drawn
on the Similkameen plant.
Many thousands of dollars have been
spent on the development of additional
power at the Similkameen plant by the
enlargement of the dam and installation
of additional units. This work Is now
nearing completion and with the arrival
of the transmission wire from the east the
setting of the poles for the new line may
be expected to commence at an early
date.
Something of the size of the bill of ma
terial just received is indicated by the
check that it took to settle the freight
charges alone. the amount being s1,547.
The transmission wire is aluminium cable
wound on a steel center wire .-Tonasket
Times.