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The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
NEW GETS TEN
YEARS TO LIFE
Receives Sentence for Kill
ing Sweetheart Stolidly.
Judge Grants Stay.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 29.-Harry
s. New, jr., was today sentenced to
an indeterminate term of from ten
years to life Imprisonment in San
Quentin. California State Penitentiary
for the murder of his sweetheart.
Frieda Lesser. The court 0ver-ruled
a motion for a new trial News at
torneys gave notice of appeal and
obtained a stay of execution until
next Tuesday.
New claimed to be the son OF Unit
ed States Senator Harry s. New. of
Indiana.
The scene when New was sentenced
was not dramatic. Judge Craig made
q formal statement, over-ruling the
motion for a new trial and called on
the defendant to rise. With his at
torneys and the baiIiff standing be-
side him, New arose and stared
souarely at the Judge. His expression
did not change.
When the proceedings were over.
he turned and followed the bailiff
out of the court as IL nothing had
happened. Neither biz mother Mrs.
Lille Berger. nor his sistsr was with
him when sentence was passed.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
Charge Burning Of Food
To Keep Up High Prices

Milwaukee. Wis. Jan. 9.-Charges
that Milwaukee commission men were
sending three tons Of food a day to
the municipal incinerator to keep
prices high were under investigation
here today.
Mrss. George Patterson, chairman
of the Citizens Club, made the
charges at high cost Of living mass
meeting here last night.
Commission men said only fruit.
vegetables and eggs-eggs absolutely
unfit for human food-were sent to
the incinerator.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30

immediate audience at the White
House.. apepaiing to the charity
and sportsmanship Of the Ameri-
can people. and asking that . spe-
cial act Of Congress be passed
making him a citizen in considers-
ton for his renunciation Of all
claims TO throne and royalty.
His agents in America were to
prepare Germsn-American opinion
in advance and obtain millions Of
signatures urging the government
to accord Wilhelm generosity and
refuge.
This coup was to have been
staged early last July. but Will
helms secret emissaries in Amer
lea who felt out the ground there
early in 1913. reported, unfavor-
ably. They pointed out that Ger
man-Americans were unanimous In
declaring they had abandoned him
and would not support the
scheme. which would probably
lead to the principal actors being
rendered up to allied Justice in
stead Of the contamination Of his
financial dreams.
His last hopes dashed. the Kali
ser grew sick at heart and mind.
renounced the project. and now Is
determined to live out his exile in
nnSnact ,otI.r Soclusion
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
Husband So Good
He Is Impossible;
Wife Asks Divorce

White Plains. N. Y, Jan. 30
Mrs. Angelique Reese of Yon-
kers is suing her husband for
separation because "hc was so
good that he was impossible"
witnesses for the defense tcsti-
fed today, when the sun came
up for hearing in the Supreme
Court here.
The husband. Richmond
Reese, is a Manhattan lawyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Grant. motion picture actors,
both testified to Mrs. Reese's
remarks about her husbands
Objectionable goodness. Grant
said Mrs. Reese wanted to en-
ter the movies.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
BRITISH LINE BIDS
ON 70 GERMAN SHIPS

The International Mercantile Marine.
operating the White Star Line and
other large British steamship COM
panies. was the only concern to bid
for the purchase of all of the
twenty mine former German
ships. including the Levia-
than, offered for sale by the Shipping
Board. it was learned yesterday.
The Societa Treslina dc Navigazione
Of Italy. and the Compagnie Generate
de Transatlantique. operating the
French line. also bid on some of the
ships.
Chairman John Barton Payne said
that no decision regarding the pos
sible sale of the ships would be
made before Monday Estimates were
being made. he said, on the cost of
re-conditioning the vessels to deter
msne whether the bids represent
their fair value.
Commenting upon the protest of
Secretary OF War Baker at the pro-
posed sale of some of the ex-German
ships, which were assigned to the
Army Transport Reserve. Chairman
Payne indicated that there would re
no controversy about the matter and
that he believed the question would
be settled in n manner satisfactory
to the War Department Chairman
Payne stated definitely yesterday
that the ships. II sold. would only
be disposed of with the provision
that they remain permanently under
the American nag.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
DanzIg Flooded by Polish
Relief Goods, Says Report

New York. Jan. 2.-More relief
goods from individual shippers are
being received each day at Danxig
than can Re forwarded to Poland. ac-
lcording to a cablegram received to-
DAY by the American Relief Admins
tration European Children's Fund. Of
which Herbert Hoover is chairman.
The message was from the London
ofice Of the organisation. which estab-
lished warehouses in Danzig to OBJ
viate Just such conditions as are
described.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
Insures Life for $750,00O
Dies Before Policy Begins
(By Herald Leased Wire \

New York, Jan. 2s.-Richmond
Levering. president of the Richmond
Levering Company, Inc. oil pro-
moters. of 12o Broadway. died at
his home here last night of pneu-
monia.
A short time ago Mr.. Levering ap-
piled to the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society for s75o.oOo policy.
The medical examination was held
and the policy made out. but Mr..
Levering died before it became ef-
fective.
Mr.. Levering was 80 years old.
He was a native of Indiana and a
graduate of the Schefheld Scientific
School of Yale. He was a member
of the University. the Yacht. and the
Sleepy Hollow clubs of New York.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
J. p: Morgan,s
Grandson, I9,
Weds Wdou,
Elopement Becomes Known
As Result Of Efforts to
Prevent Marriage.
tBz Herald Leased wire.)

New York. Jan. 2s-The romance OF
a runaway marriage, inrwbich Laurens
NJ. Hamilton. 1s-year-old grandson OF
the late ]. Pierpont Morgan, acted the
leading role. was unfolded today.
The marriage took place last Monday
somewhere in a section of rural New
Hampshire. despite the efforts Of Mrs.
william Pierson Hamilton. mother of
the young man. to prevent 1T. was
through her efforts to forestall the
ceremoney that news of the marriage
became known.
An interesting air Of mystery
shrouds the identity of the bride. who
is said to be a Mrs. Gertrude Warren.
well known in Europe and this coun-
try. Mrs. Warren. who is also re-
was a guest at the oHtel Ritz-Charl-
ton until the elopement. AS far as
can be learned. it was in that hotel
Hamilton first met his bride.
At the Ritz-Carlton 1t was admitted
Mrs. Warren recently had been a
guest, but further Information was re-
fused. From another source it was
said Mrs. Warren was a native OF
Louisville and is about years old
She was described as beautiful.
Nothing could be learned about her
former marriage nor the identity OF
Gregory Warren. was said that
during the war Mrs. Warren was en-
aged in war work in this country and
abroad.
William Pierson Hamilton. father OF
the young man. declined to discuss
the aarriaQa
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
MRS. GLYNN RECEIVERS
LOST $l,600 BROOCH

Diogenes should have visited the
National Capital.
Mrs. Martin P. Glynn, wife of
the former governor OF New York
State. yesterday was rejoicing in
having found an honest man. She
dropped a $500 brooch in front of
a theater Wednesday night and
advertised the loss yesterday after
noon. A few hours later the brooch
had been returned to her at the
Shoreham.
The finder refused to, give his
name and Identified himself as a
poor inventor" And despite the
qualification. he stesdfastly refused
to accept the liberal reward which
Mrs. Glynn insisted that he take.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
China Told to Prepare
For Return of Shantung

London, Jan. 2e.-The japanese for
eign minister has issued statement
declaring Japan is anxious to restore
Kiaochow and redeem her other
pledges, a dispatche to the Morning
Post today said.
The japanese minister to China. ac-
cording to the dispatch. was instruct
ed on January 19 to ask China to pre-
pare for the return Of japanese SOL
diers, who will be withdrawn from
the Shantung railways as soon as
China is prepared to police IT.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
Bankers Favor Funds
For European Relief

New Haven, Jan. 3.-The admiuis-
trative committee Of the American
Bankers Association today adopted
a resolution recommending that Con-
gress appropriate funds for relief Of
the countries Of central Europe. The
resolution recommended that food and
other supplies be sent to these coun-
triss on credit.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
Tailors for Open Shop.
(By Herald Lens~S u,-.

Atlantic City. N. j., Jan. 2s.-The
Association of Merchant
Taiiors in annual convention this
afternoon declared for an open shop
"to terminate the bane of intermi-
nable strikes" and pledged its mem-
bers not to sign any wage or work.
ing agreement with any journey
mems union hereaftsr.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
u. S. Steel Corporation
Gives 10 Per Cent Raise

New York. Jan. 2.-The United States
Steel Corporation this afternoon an
nounced a wage increase Of approxi-
mately 10 per cent. effective Febru-
airy 1. The announcement given out
by Judge Gary's once said:
The wage rates OF day laborers al
manufacturing plants of the United
states Steel Corporation have been in
creased about 10 per cent. TO become
effective February L Other rates will
be equitably advanced"
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
IS Barrels Of Whisky
Stolen from Warehouse

Kansas City. Jan. 2s-sixty-five
barrels Of whisky, valued at $4,000
have been stolen ftom the Old Brook
Distillery at Joplin, Mo-. Lester Kim
ley. storekesper for the collector of
internal revenue. reported today to
H. 8. Fischer, prohibition enforce
ment officer here.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
Amy Transport Leaking.

San Francisco. Jan. 2s.-With a
leak in her starboard forward the
army transport Mount Vernon to-
day slowly steamed back TO this
port. The vessel with Capt. c. j.
Brugiere in command and crew
of 500 men. sailed five days ago
under sealed orders vIadivostok
wss her supposs1 dsstinstion
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
Cut q" Fares ce.t a Day.

Chicago. jan 9.-Chicagoans win
save q cent day beginning February
1 in IL fares. In an order issued
today the Public Service Commission
authorised the sale Of two tickets for
is cents effective Monday night. su-
burbanites will save cents daily un-
der the new orfsr.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
'Freach Ce.er,I Must Explaia.

Paris. Jan 3.-Premier hillersnc
today teiegraphed Gen. Jsnin. French
commander of czecho-slovsk forces IN
siberia. demanding explanation fos
Janin's rsported action In surr>seer-
ing Admiral Kolchak 70 the Bolshe-
viki Mniersnd directsd Janin 10 take
Immediate steps 70 sscurs Kcichaks
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
Japs Repulse Bolsheyiki.

London. Jan. 2s.-The Bolsheviki
have repeatedly attacked Japanese
forces in the Ussuri region. Siberia,
according to an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Toxic, dated
Saturday. The Japanese. the dis
patch added. used purely defensive
tactics and were able. TO repulse all
assaults easily
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
Wurtemberg Bankruptcy
Denied by Finance Head

Berlin. Jan. 2s.-The finance min
lister Of the state of Wurtemberg
has issued . statement denying the
state government intended to de-
clare bankruptcy.
"No German ministry. intends to
make such a declaration" he said.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
Baltimore Reports Show
Three Get Million a Year

Baltimore. Jan. 2s.-Income tax re-
nertr aled here are a surprise to the
Maryland district officials. They show
more than 100 persons have incomes
over 100000 yearly and three have
Incomes Of more than p.eeaooo = year.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-30
THE WEATHER

Today fair and warmer; tomon
fair, colder at night. Detailed weai
report on editorial page.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-24

:. Alabastine and Muresco for Walls
and Ceilings Herbert Hearn Hdwe
Co.-AdY.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-24

SALESMAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to
sell low priced mileage guarantees
tires: exceptionally large profits; sell
ing price of tires less than one-haif
any other tire. exclusive territory open
for live men; write at once for our
if77 Broadway, New York City. 1t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-24

ing to her household duties and cut
her arm right badly over some glass
ware that happened to be in the way.
The wheat crop in this section as
whole is not looking we'll, while
some look we'll other crops are not
looking so well.
There seems to be a scarcity of
white potatoes in this section, some
folks have not been able to get any
for planting purposes.
Mr.. VIM. A. Percy, shipped a
coop Of twelve chickens the other
day for which he received a check
for twenty five dollars lacking seven
cents.
The Hon. Board of County Com
missioners have been very liberal
with this section this spring, they
have furnished a good many shells
to go on the road aud they are APP
preciated very much.
Sport was in town Wednesday
looking we'll as usual, he's joined
the Overall Club
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-24

FOR SALE-Commercial Hotel, OAK
land, one of the best known hotels IN
MARYLAND Travelling men comes miles
to spend weekend. Must sell lmmeoi-
ateIv account deaths. 20 bedrooms, all
conveniences, steam heat, large lot
same rooms, etc. Always full to
capacity Exceptional bargain, CON
DER, Box SIT, Oakland, Md. 4l24-1t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-24
Vienna Items

The Hurlock man whose heart got
some what out of fix sometime ago
by being strained a little by being
overworked in love affair, and
which necessitated his going to the
hospital for adjustment says it is
functioning alright now.
We attended the funeral of Geo.
W. McWilliams Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock, P. NJ, conducted by Rev.
D. w. Anstine who preached very
able and interesting sermon to as
large an audience as ever congre-
gated at the Church, the Church was
flied to its uttermost capacity, num-
bers could not get in and had to re-
main on the outside.
Mr.. julius Zehbold. after spend
ing some time in Ohio, his native
State has returned again.
The fishermen at this poin claim
that this has been a very poor sea-
son, they never came until it was very
late and have never been plentiful
at any time.
Rev. D. w. Anstine has been re-
turned for another year, to the gen
eral satisfaction of the entire Dor
chester circuit.
Mr.. Lloyd S. LeCompte has pur-
chased an Oakland car.
Mr. Harland LeCompte and Miss
Mary Murphy were elected delegates
from the NJ. E. S. S. to attend the
Sunday School Convention in Cam
bridge.
Mr.. Miles Woolford of Cambridge
visited Vienna, Tuesday on business
we presume.
Mr.. Dale Adkins of Salisbury
visited our town Tuesday and speak
ing of the political situation in the
first Congressional district to demo
crat, asked the question in reference
to the contest between Andrews and
Marine, which is the lesser evil?
The members of Manship Chapel
have about decided to commence
work on the old church and put II
in thorough repair.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Tasting and
Mr.. Otis Hastings, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Hastings, and children and Miss
Hastings spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. E. G. McAllister.
Mrs. Carrie Hitch accidentally fell
last Monday morning while attend
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-24
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

SALESMAN WANTED-Are you de
sirous of increasing your income? we
need a man to sell a dividend paying
Oil stock that will stanu. the closest
inyestiga ton. Write for particulars.
WIN + DUNN, INC, 23-31 West 43d
ntrna+ Now York 4I24-1t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-24
SENTENCE CkIlLAUX
TO 8 YEARS EXILE
Gets 3-Year Prison Term, But
Has CnIj Month to Serve.

Paris, April 24.-Sentence of three
years Imprisonment, Punishment for
five years and loss of civic rights for
len years was imposed by the senate,
sitting as high court, on Joseph Gail
lauX, former premier, convicted OF
commerce with the enemy.
He was also sen renced TO pay the
COSTS of the trial.
The time during which he was IN.
der arrest will be deducted, leaving
him only one month of his term 10
serve.
The costs CaillauX was ordered TO
pay, are limited to The court costs,
which total about $1,000 francs, (under
normal exchange about $11,00O) The
imposition of the prison sentence will
keep him in Jail during the May first
labor demonstrations.
The high cour., which is still i'll Sc
cret session, is considering whether
CaillauX shall be allowed to serve the
remainder of his sentence in the Neu,
lily sanitarium or be removed to
prison cell Ii is generally believed
he will be allowed to remain in the
sanitarium, It's he is under guard there
and considered 70 be in solitary CON
tinement When the courts decision
is reached there will be a public SEES
sion to read the sentence.
CaillauH was convicted by vote of
100 to 81. The court by vote of Us
to 40 found the more eXtenuating
circumstances. Commerce" in the
verdict has the sense not of financial
trading but of exchange of ideas, and
correspondence means association.
When the high court convened for
session. NJ CaillauX was summoned
and informed he was guilty of Violat-
ing article IS Of the military code. He
was asked if he had anything TO say
and replied:
'-7H. have nothing to say"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-24
NOTICE TO ODD FELLOWS

Al, members of Do chester Lodge
No. 10 1. o. o. F, are requested to as
semble at the Lodge room Sunday
morning next, April rs, at 10 o'clock
sharp, for the purpose of attending
Divine services at st. Paul's M. P.
Church. Also any visiting Odd Eel
lows are cordially invited to attend
services with Dorchester Lodge
4l23-2t Balm BRANNoCK, N.G.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

Having bought out the wood, coal
and feed business of J. H. Waller.
East Cambridge, We are now ready
for business. Seasoned oak and
pine wood, timothy and mixed hay,
white and yellow corn. shelled or on
cob. All orders will receive prompt
attention. Let us have your coal
orders. A portion of your patron
age is solicited.
WRIGHT, DAVIS & CO.,
Maryland Avenue
Phone 642 Cambridge, Md
h dI0Ao OF
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-24
Soda Water Merchants
Make Advance In Prices

Effective tomorrow, Saturday.
April oath, all of the Soda Water
dispensers in Cambridge have agreed
to the following scale of prices:
Coca-Cola. l glass Sc. 2 glasses. Is
cents. 3 glasses % cents, including war
tax.
Ice Cream Soda 15e. Including war tax
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-24

$40 INVESTED IN OIL LEASES MAY
make 100000; So acre. Oil leases in
TeXas-Rainbods End. Opening new
field may make your lease worth $1OOO
acre. This has happened in Texas.
Many drilling wells near my holdings.
Buy low; sell high. That way makes
fortunes for lease-owners. Remit $40
for 5 acres. Write for information
oil maps PECOS VALLEY OIL CO,
ia 1-2 N Robertson St, Oklahoma
CITY. Okla. 4l24-lt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-01
BY w. S. MANN.

copyright, 1920, by the Washing
WASHINGTON March 31-Though
far removed geographically from the
intrigues of European capitals where
new nat. ons and old, some moved by
the high principles of political free
dom and some with less p~raiseworthy
motives. are Jockeying for position in
the great postwar handicap. WASH
ington has become a jousting field
for diplomatic representatives OF
many governments desiring the re-
cognition and friendship Of the Unit
ed States.
There now forty-four accredited
embassies and legations in Washing
ton, and almost half as many more
seeking to impress tn s government
or the people at large with their claim
for recognition. 1t Is hard to enum-
crate them, Is they range all the way
from the full personnel of a legation.
10 mere publicity bureaus" of which
typewriter and q ~mimeograph are
the prime. pal furnishings.
Some countries even have a double
representation in America, as for ex-
ample, Russia and Montenegro. The
handsome embassy in the fashionable
quarter of the city where in other
days the ambassador of the car OF
all the Russians entertained in regal
Stlit, Is nOM ONIapACu W ~ - 1ohAA
meteff, sent to this country by the
Kerensky government after the fall
of the imperial regime. Kerensky
after a stormy career was forced to
fee his country. but Mr.. Bakhmetef
remained in Washington as tue repre-
sentative of the conservative forces
of Russia, generally known as the
Omsk government THE rising tide
of b~olshevism, however, has all but
cut him off from the conservatives
and recently there appeared at q To-
GAL hotel n man who asserted him
self to be the real Russian ambassa-
dor. @. A. X. Martens, of soviet per-
suasion.
In this instance the Department
the psuedo ambassador than was the
State Department n its agents
sought him several days. He was al
lowed to remain at liberty until no
had testified before the senate com
mittee investigating radicalism In this
country, and ~ now free under bond
awaiting a hearing which will decide
whether he shall be deported as an
undesirable alien.
Montenegro's double representation
Is due to the circumstances that the
party which opposed the deposition pf
the erstwhile King Nicholas has never
recognized the union with Serbia.
fOstensibIy DIR. Slavko Y. Grouitch.
minister for the Serbs, Croat5 n
Glovenes, Is the Montenegrin envoy
in this country. but Captain Yevrem
Chaouolitch is still here as attache in
charge of the old Montenegrln lega-
ton.
Albanfa's representative does not
appear on the official diplomatic list,
but that province Is knocking at the
door. in the person OF c. A, Chekrezi,
q Harvard graduate who carries the
Credentials of the Albanian govern
ment. His claim Is not without
some foundation. for before the war
the powers agreed to the Prince of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-01
Foot Square and Square Foot.

A mathematician says there Is no
difference In area or quantity OF sur
face between a foot square and a
square foot, but there may be a differ
ence in shape. A foot square must
be a rectangular surface having four
equal sides, measuring n foot long
each. A square foot may also be a
foot square, but II may be irregular In
shape, say six inches wide and two
feet long. or any shape so long as
the area Is equal to IA square inches.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-01

This can be vouched for by the sew
eral hundred fellows who spent their
vacation so probably last e at the
new camp site delightfully."- situated
midst the mountains, streams and
lakes in the northern part of the
state. only fifty miles from Newark.
Judge Adrian Lyon Is a member Of
State Y. M. c. A. committee under
whose supervision the camp is con-
Quoted 30 efficiently each year..
Charles r. Scott, state boys secre-
tary, who is known and loved by
fellows everywhere, is to direct activ-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-01

Have you smelled wood smoke at
twilight,
Have you heard the birch logs burn
ing.
Are you quick to read the voices OF
the night?
You must follow with the others.
For the young mems feet are turning
To the camps of known desire and
proved delight"
New Wayawayanda," the New
Jersey state camp for boys in Sussex
county, Is certainly a camp OF
'known desire and proved delight"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-01

tiles and plan the program. This
alone irsures q character-buildlng
worthwhile vacation for every camp
er. New Wayawayanda is to open
July 1st Immediately after school and
continue until August 26. Boys may
enroll for n two weeks session they
prefer.
Among the Perth Amboy fellows
who are enthusiastic over New
Wayawayanda" are Minous Cannon,
1877 Madison venue. who was a lead
err in 1919; Norman L.. Olsen, 80
Lewis street; Arthur Stern, IL Rector