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Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-26

might be a colored gentleman tucked
away in the League who might pop
cut at any moment and mix US up
in another foreign war, and rather
than take any chances they felt SAT-
est in voting the Republican ticket
The case was similar to the onel
wherein the man and his wife had
lived unhappiiy togather for many
years; then the man sent his wife to
a resort to restore her broken health
In very short time telegram from
the Coroner reached the husband
reading as follows: Your dear wife
passed away last night. What
shall do with the remains, embalm
or cremata?" The HUSBAND replied
at once, DO both, take no chances
with her"
Mr.. Cox played no part whatever,
in the late election, he was simply
an idle bystander. or in other words
an Orator among number of others
cent out over this broad land to tell
the people what he considered the
good points in the League of Nations
were. The gentleman, whom they
wished to smoke OUT was one
Woodrow Wilson. whose present ad
dress is Washington. D. C.
The Republican leaders and man
agers-unllke my long departed
friend. "Bill Shakespeare who once
upon time remarked that he saw
through glass darkly- saw plainly
and clearly something near four
years ago that trap must be set for
certain gentleman, who at about
that time stood very high in the esti-
nation of the majority of the Amer
lean people, said trap to be set just
IS the old Georgia darky set his
rap for the Coon, to catch Mr.. Coon
a comm or a goin', So the read
er can plainly see If President Will
on had not have declared war on
Germany and furnished the country
he League OF Nations for a Cam
gaign issue. the cry would have went
ap from every house top in the land,
How can you stand for cowardly
president and a eowardly party who
will sit idly by and see our sailors
and marines butchered, and our
great ships sent to the bottom of the
leep blue sea,and our flag spat on
nd trailed in the dust in every
ountry and every clim-
Mexico would have entered the
lrama, perhaps ] should say tragedy
iere-and we firmly believe that
resident Elect Harding would have
come under the wire with even a
reater majority than he did in No
vembar 2nd.
No. the Democratic party is not
lead. At this time 1t somewhat re-
embles the proverbial door nail
for when this Old Sphere of toll,
sorrow, trouble and strife is rolling
and tossing in a seething flame of
fire, the Democratic party will be
here fighting to the last ditch
]. C. CLARK,
ktown, Colo.
with the above for a campaign Issue
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-26
t U R X E Z S

. Hens, Ducks, and Eggs. ;
. We pay highest cash prices for ;
6 your direct shipped poultry and =
y eggs. Our following top prices =
s hold good for the week ending 3
= November goth. :
F." Hens, 4 lbs. and over Pie >
q Hens, under a lbs. ---- 2Ic :
= Springs, 2 lbs. to 8 lbs. -. 2sc :
Springs, over 8 lbs. ---25c >
Turkeys, IL lbs. and over -34o .
Turkeys, 8 lbs to 12 lbs. 2sc =
Turkeys, No. dry picked --37c ;
Spring Ducks ----. Csc >
No. l fresh eggs Denver Ex- =
press Shipment.) ------ 19c ,
SHIP DIRECT. 4
If you want to make real profits =
on your poultry, ship direct to =
n us. We can pay better price. .
You make the dlfferenee-a =
worthwhile profit increase. Write
us for coops.
CHAS. S. JAMIsoN CO.
1920 Market St, Denver, Colo. 4
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-26
A HEAVY LIST.

The following is . list OF tie El
bert people who contributed to the
fund to be spent in advising the vo
ters of the state of Colorado to vot
NO ON the division of EIbert county
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-26
REPORT OF CONDITION OF

: he Elbert County Bank at Ebert,
in the State of Colorado. at the close
OF business November 18th, 1920.
RESOURCES
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-26
TOTAL
$297.OSs.42

ioIAL $297 .OS3.42
STATE OF COLORADO, County of
Gilbert, SIS. We, j. e. Mayer,
President and A. II. Mayer, Cashier,
of the above named bank do solemn
ly swear that the above statement is
true to the best of our knowledge
and belief
j. Il MAYER President.
A. II. MAYER. Cashier
ATTEST; Jas. Ringold;J. E. May
er; w ID. REILLY, Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this gath day of November, 1920.
(SEAL) VIM. MORGAN.
Justice of Peace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
STRIKING SW7TCHlNEN
OF TOLEDO DISTRICT
VOTE TO STAY OUT
$4,000 Factory Employees
Are .Hade Idle BY Rniimens
Final Decision.
IBy Assscia:edPress.I

TOLEDO. OHIO. April l5.-Hope OF
settlement of the strike of switch
men in the Toledo district disap-
peared today when nearly 1000 idIo
workmen in mass meeting voted al
most unanimously not to return TO
work. The result of the vote was
was taken to mean that the men are
prepared to remain out indefinitely
The switchmen will meet again to
morrow morning. however.
More than 10000 factory workers.
were idle today as the result OF the
closing Of shops, due to a Goa: famine
caused by tho strike. Many more
will shut down at The week END, it
was said.
Although immediate danger of a
meat famine has been averted, buyers
Tor the larger stores, commission
men. jobbers and wholesalers today
expressed tho opinion that an in
crease in living cost will follow tho
strike. Increased freight rates and
delays in shipments are two OF the
Factors on which the merchants base
their predictions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
MAY YET PAY State TAX
Supreme Court OF Appeals Rcvcrscs
Judge Richardson, OF Rich
InOnd Court.
MANY CONCERNS AFFECTED
j.. LOrillard Tobacco Cumpany's
Complaint Against Income AS
scssmcnt to Be Heard Again.
Decision Affects Others.

Ey virtue % writ OF error and
supersedo7s granted yesterday by
The Supreme Court OF Appeals. the
Commonwealth OF Virginia. ~ the
relation or q. Ice Moore, Auditor os
Public Accounts, VIII he given an
other opportunity 20 prove that the
u. !ori!lard Company. Inc. large
Richmond tobacco manufacturers.
should pay the State the sum Of So
sl7 az income taxes. with penalty
and interest. for the years 1916 and
1917
Tho case comes UP on appeal from
the Hastings Court, city oc Rich
Eond, where Judge David c. Rich
ardson held that the =. Lo.iilard
Company Inc. is a foreign corpora
ton and It's income i,ad no situs for
taxation in Virginia, because there
was no law which clearly authorized
such assessment oc taxes.
In its application for 4 correction
OF the alleged erroneous assessment.
.ltc corporation declared that 1t was
simply licensed To do business In the
state and that no products manufac-
tured here are sold in Virginia.
Il. Warren Wall. assistant counsel
20 the Stale Tax Board. is attorney
In the case. Many such cases. in
volvinG both the matter of correcting
such assessments and OF refundinE
these taxes already collected are
pending in the courts and will depend
for final settlement upon the outcome
OF the I.orillard case.
The amour; of income taxes as
sessed against the company IN 1916
was $4,000. In 1917 it was $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
CHARGES SHOE RETAILERS
IMPOSE HEAVIEST BURDENS
Trade Commission EAp pert BIames
storckeepers for Large Part OF
EIcesSive Coats.
By Nssociatcl rresSl

By Nssoc!a ted Fress.1
"aSHlNGToN. April l5.-T. NJ.
robertson. an economist. employed
by the Federal Trade Commission.
today told the Senate Manufacturers'
Committee, that retail dealers were
principally responsible for hig
i'rices OF shoes. Tanners and manu-
tacturers. he said, have taken more
profits than they should. but the re-
taiiers have imposed heavier burdens
upon the public than the others.
Mr.. Robertson said the most effec-
tive remedy would be for the public
to refuse to patronizo merchants
who charge excessive prices
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
FEDERAL AGENTS ARREST
GRUNAU, HEAD OF STRIKE
brotherhood and Railway Officials
Declare Outlaw Organization Is
in Its Last Ditch.
RELEASED ON $4,000 BOND
Attorney Clyne Snys Preparation
Has Been On For More Than II
Week.
IRy Ass,,:at,l rr.ss.I

CHICAGO, April I5.-Chargcd with
violating the Lever food act. twen-
ty-Cou- leaders In the insurgent
strike OF switchmen were under ar
rest in Chicago tonight. In all thir-
~ warrants were issued and rail-
road and brotherhood officials de-
clarcd tho last bulwark OF the local
strike had been broken. Government
agents said 200 other warrants would
be ISSUED later.
Included in tho number arrested
was John 'Grunau. president OF the
Chicago Ynrdmen.s Asso oiation. the
parent outlaw union. The men were
taken unexpectedly by Federal
agents at meeting OF strikers. The
arrested mon, who also Included S.
+. Reading, chairman of the United
EnGincmcn's Association. were re-
leased on $4,000 bond each, for n
hearing April "a by Commissioner
Mason.
The raid had been under prepara-
tion for Il week, District Attorney
Charles T.. Clyne said. The arrests
followed telephonic communicat ton
with Attorney-General Palmer at
Washington.
Other men arrested included r. s.
Murphy. publicity representative OF
the Yardmcn's Association. who de-
clared in statement for the men
that no law had been violated and
said the whole matter had been a
mistake on the part OF the Federal
Officials"
Reports from other Westc-p s.riro
centers showed continued improve
ment In the situation with more men
going back To work. Leaders de-
clared that since the peak OF the
waikout was passed several days ago
almost normal conditions had been
effected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
OVERALL MOVEMENT TAKES
ALL GO7TiAAlI7ES BY STORM
Many of the -Four Hundreds Leaders Are Identified
With Popular Idea, and All Glasses Join in War on
Profiteers With Utmost Enthusiasm.

Some OF the women explained that
thcy spoke for various clubs or other
organizations OF which they ore Of
hcers or members. Among these was
Mrs. Clarice NJ. Barigh,. attorney at
law.
What we need now" Mrs Ba.ight
declared. us concerted action. we
nave found out what to do and ex-
perience has taught that II our pull
Is strong enough and long enough 1t
VIII win. believe that IL 90 per cent
oe tho women and men OF New York
Will wear tho raiment OF protest all
others will follow and clothing man
ufacturcrs and dealers will be
Obliged to become reasonable for
thalr own protection"
Mrs. Howard Chandler Christy,
wife OF the artist, IS taking an active
part In tho movement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
AID FOR BUYERSOF
FEDERAL VESSELS
Committee Suggests Financial
Support TO Purchasers of
Shipping Board Vessels.
FAVOR DISPOSAL OF FLEET
Have in View the Permanent
Establishment of the Amcri-
can Merchant Marine.
FAVOR DISPOSAL OF FLEET
fBy Associated Press

"ASHlNGTON, April lJ.-Gove.n.
ment financial aid for compa,j.s
purchasing Shipping Board vessels
- enable them TO compete success
iunY with foreign lines was recon-
mcHccd today by business men and
members Of Congress who advised
with the board OF methods OF trans
!erring Into private hands the gov
crnmcnt-owncd merchant marine.
agreeing upon the advisabili;v Of
ihe board disposing OF It's fleet. the
ron.crees upon motion of Fred H.
Wells. Of Minneapolis, adopted a
resolution tnat the ships should be
sold upon such prices and terms that
the American merchant marine NAV
be firmly established"
Lack OF interest by the investing
public in shipping securities and the
handicaps under which American
shipowners operate in competition
with subsidized foreign lines were
discussed and a committee was an
pointed to study plan suggested by
Eugene Meyer. director Of the Wa.
Finance Corporation. tlsat the fleet be
sold through m organization similar
10 the railway equipmen. finance
corporation. He proposed that the
assets OF ,he merchant fleet be taken
oE"- H. such an organization and
thai II Issue bonds against payments
cue by purchasers. buye-B being per
7m;t,cd TO make 20 per cent doSa and
the rest OF from fifteen TO twenty
years. Only slight payments wonld
be required during the first few years
to enable operators TO establish their
lines firmly
Sale OF the bonds, which under the
pan would cover approximately so
per cent of the value OF the ships
Meyer pointed out. would create pop
uiar interest in the merchant ma rine
and ,he issues could be retired as the
buyers made their full payments. In
terest on the deferred payments
would be covered by the earnings OF
the ships.
Admiral Benson, chairman OF the
board, appointed Mr.. Meyer as chair
man OF the committee. with Alex
Schenectady. and G. L. Warren. o..
Detroit, as the other members.
Chairman Warren, Of the Senate
appropriations Committee. said he
agreed that some form OF govern
mental aid would he necessary to
make ?Almanent the merchant ma
rine.
4 bcsis OF cost OF rcco7S
less depreciation. plus q crr
for immediate delivery, shou
sale prices OF government
Warren said. while Mr.. Lee.
that what the board gets fof ,i:c
ships was only small problem as
compared with what became OF the
vessels.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
ny wrNIrHEp VAN pusEn.

NEW YORK, April 15-The overall
and bingham protest against present
nigh prices of clothing was Endorsed
here today by several hundred men
and women. who declared their In
tention OF getting in the fight on
profteerinE In wearing apparel.
Society and club women, writer's,
attorneys and other professional
women. stenographers nnd house
wives, jolned III q pledge 10 don ging-
ham dressed and woar them until
prices Of hats. shoos. coats, suits.
blouses and other articiea OF clothing
are reduced 10 q ngure within reach
OF the moderately c.rcumstanced
purse. Many OF the womon said that
their husbands. brothers and fathers
already had promised TO wear ovor-
alls and jumpers as long as tho pro-
tost Is necessary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
TIME OF MEETING
FIXED FOR TODAY
Members Will Start Immediate
Action OH Walkout
Situation.
FIRST ECUTIVE MOVE
Officials Confident That Efforts
of Nations Head Will
Meet Success.
FIRST EXECUTIVE MOVE
IBv As-nnia.raprss.1

WASHINGTON. April l5.-Mem-
bcrs of tho railway labor board.
whose nominations were confirmed
today by the Senate, were called to-
night b" President Wilson to meet
tomorrow and organize. Some of
'hem are already in the city and pro-
VISION has been made for their as
Seinoiy at Headquarters OF tho rails
way administration.
The Presidents call was issued as
soon as word of the Senate's action
reached him. Administration officials
nave felt that the board would prove
an cHectire agency toward ending
the outlaw strike of railway men.
Ihe action of the Senate in con-
hrfntns the members OF the labor
board VIII permit an early test of tho
theory that the boards consideration
OF railroad labors wage demands
would ease the strike situation and
work generally to alleviate unrest in
that class OF workers.
Palmer StilI Busy.
Acknowledgement Palmer said TO-
day he believed that the chaotic con-
d'tton created by the walk-out was
Improving. but he declared that tho
department OF Justice was not re-
iaSinS It's efforts in any direction.
United States district attorneys in
every strike area have made local
arrests of agitators and strikers, but
these, 1t was said, werc cases where
specific law violations have occurred,
Mr.. Palmer declared such matters
were not for headquarters con-
sideration" reiterating that The gov
ernment expected the district at
torneys to act on their own initiative
with respect to prosecution OF viola
tors OF laws.
Will Search Ont Radicals.
Department officials have prac-
tically decided to canvass the lists
OF all strikers. and were expected to
ask officials of all railroad lines Of
fected by the strike to furnish the
same Information as was requested
or the Pennsylvania and New York
central lines Tuesday. Assistant At
torney- General Garvan said lie ex-
pected these lists of names to divulEe
the Identity of the "borcrs from,
within in the recognized labor or
,ganization.
The department has rd-indexed
the records of more than 10000
radicals and the names OF strike
leaders and agitators will be
traced through these records in an
effort to establish connection with
previous activities. Mr.. Garvnn said
stnff of clerks already had begun
the work OF eliminating the ''misied
from the agitators' through the pro-
cess of comparison of records. This
Work VIII go on even though the
strike coilapses completely, he said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
BANDITS SLAY ONE,
WOUNDLWG ANOTHER,
AND SEIZE $4,000
Robbers XIII Guard, Shoot
Pdymnsfer and Escape
Win Pay Roll.
By ASS. ..:at,.l P-c;s.1
4 NTpI-E.' NfASC :,

BRAINTREE. MASS. April To-
y band OF robbers today killed Les
sandro Barandelii, guard. probably
fatally wounded Frederick Par
mcntcr, paymaster for Slater aDt
morrill, Company. and seized tn
firms pay roll. amounting to s27, 900
To cover the robbery. which wa
accomplished by two Of the men, two
others kept eight laborers under
cover of pistols and fred twice into
factory windows TO drive away en-
pioyees. The band fed in an auto.
mobile. which was driven BY n fifth
member, and escaped toward Brock
ton by opening fire on railroad
crossing tender. who tried to droJ
the crossing gates in their path
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
PREDICT BEERS RETURN
California Senator Foreseen Return OF
Rrcw. Also Light Wines, but
Declares Saloon Dead Forever.

BY Universal Service
ATLANTIC CITY. y. j., April Ia
Beer md light wines viii again be
enjoyed by tho people OF this ooun-
try. according TO United States Sann-
tor James ID. Phelan. OF California,
hero tonight.
But the saloon Ia gone for good"
ho said. IL don't expect IL to return.
The people will he enabled to enjoy
beer and light wines in their homes =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
Longshoremen Vote
to Continue Strike
IBy Associated Prcss.I

NEW YORK. April o. Const-
wise IonEshorcm~n who have been
on strike here for Ave weeks In
conjunction with general strike
from boston TO Galveston, voted
nt n nass-mcetinE here tonight
not to return to work until they
arc granted the wages OF dccp-sea
lonEshorcmen. They hnre de-
mnndcd nn increase from 8j cents
TO so cent? nm hour and from 81
10 Si.:0 an hour for overtime and
Sundays md holidays.
The atrilSc, which began more
than ak weeks nEo, has resulted
In almost complete tic-up OF
constwisc shipping all along tho
Atlantic md Gulf COASTS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
10000 IS ESTIMATE
Police Canvas and 1000 Additional
Names Expected to Hiring Rich,
mond Up to Tint Figure.

Richmond Is expected to show a
population OF 10000 or $4,000. ac-
cn"dinE to the best obtainable esti-
mates. Tho canvass OF the Richmond
police nettcd approximately 5000
and 1000 additional names were re-
ported to the Census Bureau here.
or total OF 10000 more than the
first Official survey gave the city.
Richmond Is now believed to have
been thoroughly canvassed and the
onumer alton complete.
Tho bureau is now engaged In the
clerical work of listing and check
ms the census slips.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
AIR IS NOW WORTH TEN
TIMES WEIGHT IN GOLD
niv millionaire Cinss Cnn Now FOL.
tow tho Lntest French
Fashion.
tEy Universal Servicc.l

PARIS. April 15.-The price of ar.
fetal hair has gont up so greatly
IA, soon only millionaires Will be
bic to provide the means TO follow
n fashion OF having large, soft
birnons twisted high at the back
the head.
There are sorrowful regrets among
,e thousands of women who fol-
wed the fad Of last year md had
,eir locks bobbed. Today. the hair
,ey sacrificed is worth ten times
s weight in gold.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
Lynchburs's Mayor HELMS.

1.TNCHBURIi, April 15-Mayor Roy
ston Jester, Jr., Of Lynchburg, is an
advocate of patched trousers and the
wearing OF old clothing instead OF
The much talked of overall clubs. sew
erai of which have been formed here.
In an interview in IL local paper the
Mayor advocates the wearing OF old
clothes. even to the point OF looking
shabby, and expresses the belief that
this. together with the elimination
of unnecessary buying. will reduce
the cost of living more effectively
than an additional expense Of pair
OF overa!ls. He characterizes the
overall clubs a fad and expresses the
belief that it will pass quickly as
other fads.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
obrcson Reported In Hiding.

by a ssoc.atcd rrcSt
MEXICO CITY. April l5.-Dcspite
ne ut first insistent reports that
lieutenant colone! Alvaro Obregon
nd fed this city. there is good rea-
In now to believe he is still in the
Uital and hiding in the suburbs
this city.
Deports which originated on the
,rdcr TO tho encc: that an attemp:
as made on the life OF President
arranza while leaving his palace are
.clared to he absurd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
O1Oz1AC RAILROAD YARDlAEN WALK OUT AGAIN
ORDERS NEW RAILROAD BOARD TO ACT
RAIL HEADS DELIVER ULTIMA TUMT TO THE STRIKER.
Keep Social Work
Clear Of Politics
my .AnsocIntcd prc.r.I

NEW ORLEANS, April I5-.Get
socinl worlS out Of politics." naid
DIR. Graham Taylor, of Chicago,
Int todny in nddrcssinE a scctIOn
Of the National Conference Of So
ctnl Workers at n meeting TO dis
cuss rend jus tncnt OF community
building ns result OF the worlds
wnr experiences.
DIR. Taylor snidt "Othcrwfsc we
Will he dragged down To the level
OF the corrupt practices which
every one knows exist under ring
rule
About i.1O0 Delegates from NIL
pnrts OF the United States attended
tae sct.Ond general srsSion of the
conference tonight, und many more.
who hRNc been delayed by the
rriirond strikc nr~ expected for
the session OF Frfdny md Sntur-
dny.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
TWO TRAlNMEN KILLED
WHEN CRUSHED BY ENGINE
Train on Southern, Nenr Atlanta
Wrecked, Many Passengers Bc-
Ing Seriously bruised.


ATLANTA. GA. April 1.-Two
trainmcn were killed and number
of passengers shaken up and bruised
in wreck OF Southern passenger
train No. "a. at Fleetwood, near hero
today.
The men killed were John A
Acree, IS years old, engineer, and
Il. Il. Cain. 23 years old. fireman,
both Of Atlanta. They were crushed
under their engine. which turned
over. Several cars also were de.
rallied. The cause had not been de-
termined tonight.
The train. a local, was en- route
from Macon to Atlanta at the time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-16
BANK WORKERS GET BONUS
TO HELP THEM BEAT H. c. l..
Irving National. mt New York. Grants
Extra Compr nsntion on First
Quarter OF 1920.

f8y Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April ia bonus OF
1915 per cent of salaries for the first
three months of this year is being paid
employees OF the Irving National
Bank here TO help them meet the in
creased cost OF living, ii was an
nounced today. This is the largest
extra compensation payment in the
banks history and the second bonus
since January Is. when an extra dis
bursemeni OF 1915 per cent of SAL
aries for the last quarter of 1919 was
paid.