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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-08-05

A writer Of note declares that the
country is rapidly becoming femi-
n!zed-ihat the women are gradual
~ taking over all Of the work Of
men. Oh. JOY! What relief Il
would be II they would only COM
plete the job in time FOR Us 10 take
one royal loaf before We cash in.
But there's no such luck.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-08-05

Don't be too hard on the fellow
who delivers free lectures on the
street corner. It's probably the only
place he can induce people TO notice
him.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-08-05

The young man who squanders his
money has many companions. but
few friends Men from friendships
for those whom they can respect. and
no one respects another who dis
sipatcs his substance IN riotous liv-
ing
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-08-05

theoretically the presidency Is
gift Of the people, but practically the
great mass Of them have but little
voice in is bestowal The bosses
are still IN the saddle. although the
girths are becoming weakened
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-08-05

A man may think he knows ms
own fault,. but his neighbors can
tell him lot he doesn't know
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-08-05

The fellow who Is most conyinc-
ing is often the one who says nothing.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-08-05

important question in the congressional race this
year a VERY IMPORTANT question in the Democratic
primary which will be held in the sh Congressional District
Saturday, August 9Th.
Both the great parties silent the liquor laws in
national platforms recognizing the fact that the question
rigid question that Congress has decide and that
question the Congressman elect this fall must
answer and the presidential candidates.
The issue is clean in the sth district There's
deceived what his going
Ralph Gilbert has taken bold stand against change in
the strong prohibition laws have He AGAINST
permitting sale beer country soda
stands anywhere.
He stands for real prohibition and points TO the untold
good has done for mankind already the
the position he has taken He will in Congress
you send him there weaken the prohibition laws any
He believes keeping Wine Beer and Whskey
led where they and attempt them
by weakening the laws that the books
DRY DEMOCRATS OF GARRARD COUNT
CDCcc CATJJDnAV AIIrIrcT =.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03
GOSHEN MAN FACES
AUTO THEFT CHARGE
Ralph Valance Arrested in
Chicago, Waving Ex-
tradition.

Special 20 The News j lines
GOSHEN. Dec. Ralph VAL
lance. returned overseas soldier.
was brought TO Goshen Thursday.
from Chicago 90 answer 20 a charge
Of stealing "A $500 closed motor car
from the salesrOom Of the Shirley
Larimer Auto Sales Co.
Valance accompanied Sheriff
Sanford here from Chicago without
demanding extradition papers. He
was arrested by Chicago detectives
when ne was found driving the
stolen auto I'm that city one week af-
ter he left Goshen with 70.
4 Goshen policeman. believing
that Valance had secured permits
sion 20 take the machine, assisted
him i'm getting IL out OF the Larimer
salesrOOm. Before Valance de-
parted from Goshen ne left a note
on Larimer's desk. warning him not
TO notify the police OF the disap-
pearance OF the car and promising
TO- return it and pay for the use Of
il. providing the suggestion IN the
note was carried OUT. The commun-
iCatiOn was not signed. II is be-
lieved the thief used this method to
gain time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03
START VAR AGAINST
BORDER RUM RUNNERS

DETROIT. Dec. "A joint war
fare on rum runners along the De-
troit river was planned at "a confer
enCe here between officials of the
United States and Canada. Repre-
senting the United States was Police
Commissioner James w. Inches of
Detroit, and James w. JOrdon. chief
federal prohibition officer in De-
trOit.
W J Lannin. license Inspector
and superintendent OF the provincial
police. and VI. y. Mousseau. chief
license inspector of Ontario, repre-,
scented the Canadian side of the
river.
Il was mutually agreed between
the two forces that an officer from
either side can hereafter persue a
prohibition violatOr into the other
country. providing he turns the case
over 90 AN officer of the other cOun-
try as soon as be enters.
Extra police VIII patrol both sides
OF the river.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03
They Vary Widely in Line and Decoration
By ANNETTE BRADSHAW

a coat on this attractive dress.
The hat Of black velvet is
trimmed with paradise in the
natural color.
Equally interesting are the
modes for afternoon. Many most
pleasing dresses are fashioned
from silk crepe.
Black crepe de chine is the fab
nc favored for the evolution OF
the pretty afternoon frock shown
by the figure in the left Of the
illustration. Particularly becom-
ing is the decolletage. This
dseply-cut, oval neck opening is
enhanced by q band Of silk which
is softly folded over.
The skirt shows a novel ar
rangement of cascade panels. 10
Is drawn in at the hem, although
great fulness is suggested in It's
draperies. About the low-waisted
belt are bands Of green embroid-
cry which gaily enliven IT.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03

- He coat dress has many IN
" teresting variations, not
only in its cut bat also IN
its decoration. Embroidery IS one
Of the favored ways Of transform
ing the surface Of the fabric from
which il is made. Fur. too, may
be used 70 enrich il, while such
unusual additions as an organdie
sash or lacey piece Of neckwear
are not infrequently seen.
The model illustrated on the
light is originated in fine navy
blue serge. This, however, is al
most entirely covered by embroid-
cry. A colorful Persian motif IS
favored. and soft blues. reds and
green silk make a unique decora-
ton. Bands Of blue duvetyn to
match the old blue Of the en-
broidery silk add another indi-
vidual touch 70 this creation.
A handsome collar Of sable ere
ate npors strnpciv the illusion Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03

offered the officers money. They
took il for use as evidence, the cap
tain added.
The use OF money By permit
holders seemed TO be the almost in
variable resort as remedy of all
evils whenever violations or serious
irregularities were discovered. he
continued. Frequently large sums
were offered when nothing irregular
was disclosed. apparently 10 curry
favor.
1t has been developed that
crooked liquor dealer sare always
well prepared with large amounts of
ready cash. Usually they have
thousands of dollars with which 10
buy off government agents Salts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03
ExtenSiUe Efforts
To Corrupt 4. S. Agents

The money-in varying sums
was given 90 agents for permits TO
withdraw liquor from bond for nom
beverage purposes. but which was
really TO be sold in barroOms, the
indictments charged.
Wednesdays roundup followed
several Investigations of complaints
regarding violations OF the Nolstead
act, during which the liquor dealers
were said by Capt. Frayscr 10 have
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03
URGE INTERNATIONAL
TONGUE BE ADOPTED

STOCKHOLM. Dec. 2.-$eed Of
the adoption OF an international
language for the furthcrance OF inc
ternatioual communication has besn
pointed out I'm a petition go the
king by the Northern Peace Union
OF stockholm
The union has had an inQuiry
made In the question which resulted
In "a great majority OF neutral phil
o.giSts. business men and men in-
tcrested iu international work
recommending English as "A word
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03
NJ PUSSYFOOTING-NT
REDUCE

We offer you now q choice Of SEE
lcctiOns from our finest lines az
suits ard Overcoats at sac during
our Great Manufacturers Sale Our
connections with large manuf1Ctur-
ers enabled as ~ make wonder
Sully fortunate purchase of mems
finest suits and Overcoat- and we
BASS our gooG fortune on lo YOU.
- T. Perkcy Fashion Clothes shop.
40 west Washington aV.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03
SCARCITY OF WILD
ANIMALS WORRIES
LEADING SHOWMEN
Circuses Owners Discuss Diff
ficulty in Finding
''Thrillers."
Py United Press

Ry United Press
CHICAGO, Dec. 2.-"AIaneating'
Hons. tigers ard other wild animals
viii be rare sights az circuses next
summer. according % circus owners
attending tho shOwmen3 annual
convention here Thursday Due TO
me war the wild market has coiiap-
-ed and what few animals are OBJ
tainablo ~ foreign countries cannot
be shipped here because OF the lack
or tonnage circus msl said
I'm place OF them we viii increase
The number OF performing elephants
clowns and put on snake charmers q"
said John Hopper. Of tho John Rob
iuson Clrcuses. Peru. Ind. Accord
ing 20 Hopper. circus men usually
obtained lions and tigers from the
Hagenbeck Bros. mendgerie in Ger
many. With the armistice ne said
he meuagerie was broken up and
The wild animals have 90 De picked
up wherelar obtainable. Owing 20
lack 81 shipping space between Eur
opean countries and the United
States very few OF these can bee
shipped.
'ThriIicrs" Scarce.
Circus men say there IS great
scarcity "in thriilers" and are
-earching the country for dare
devils" 20 give circus crowds some
excitement for their money. Hop
Der declared airplanes would likely
ne used hy many circuses next year
20 furnish the hair raiser
THE season just closed" Hopper
aid was the most prosperous IN
he history Of Circuses
People like circuses just as well
-oday as they did when they were
Young he said. "It is great offset
20 bolshevism. tt cheers the grown
ups and brings back pleasant youth
ful memories. The bolshevlk doesn z
want pleasant memory else he
couldn't be what he is"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-Extensive
efforts by liquor dealers to corrupt
government agents with money
we're reported Wednesday by Capt.
Frank Frayser after his prohibition
enforcement forces had corralled
several sellers OF intoXicants TO face
indictments charging them with
giving and attempting 10 give bride
money 10 agents Of the internal rev
Cnue bureau
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03

factory enforcement OF the law is
hopeless IL the agents are 10 be con
unually tempted on every turn with
the lure of getting more money in
minute than the amount OF their
salary In months or years. or. as
frequently is the case. in a life time
in Legitimate employment.
Inspectors in the federal prohi-
bition service are expected 10 re-
ceive any money rendered them as
brides. and 10 deliver il 10 the
United states attorney 70 be used as
evidence FOR prosecution
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03
YES. SIR"

The Salvation Army knows every
worthy family i'm South Bend and
desires to bring Nmas joy TO eaca
family. Would YOU like 20 spread
joy? Just phone Main 1902. or send
your donation Co PA s. Peter ST.. or
bring YOUR gifts to 107 ". Colfax.
Merry Xmas 20 all. g509-@2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03

EVERY BOY AND GIRL N
TOWN WILL BE AT TIE CASTLE
POTATO MATINNE
SHOW STARTS AT . O'CLOCK A.
NJ. COME AND BRING ALL YOUR
$685.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03

ture at new low prices, giving you the benefit of
every reduction in wholesale costs which have al
ready been made and even those which may not be
expected for some time to comel Come in now and
buy Christmas gifts of furniture at rock bottom
prices and help make Christmas in your house the
merriest one in years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03
\ POTATO ADMITS YOU TO
THE CASTLE SATIRD

From 9 O'Clock a. IN. 10 3 y. IA.
be Castle viii run sTecial potato
matinee. Wallace Reid in Whats
Your Hurry" is the attraction. The
potatoes viii he given 90 the chill
lren Of the Orphans Home 951I-3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03

The union therefore reques.s ne
King 90 take steps for the iDtrodtic-
tIon OF English as the fundamental
foreign language go be taught in all
staG-atdcd schools.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03

POTATO MATINEE. CASTLE.
SATURDAY. POTATO MATINEE.
TCEE FOR a POTATO. 95lS-3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03
At Prices that Will Bring
Good Cheer to Many Firesides

Christmas days are days of good cheer when
families gather round the blazing hearth and make
merry as at no other time during the entire year,
Nothing make your home more coy and cheer
full for this great occasion than new furniture which
be selected and made gifts to the whole fam
lily. And here at this store you choose from
our entire and wonderful complete stock of furni-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03
Spinet Desks

are che Of the very finest gifts
YOU could make 20 a woman,
whether she be wife, mother,
sister or daughter. We are
showing some especially good
ones in duh mahogany and wal
nut at $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03

If you are looking for some
thing that viii always find
ready welcome. why not let
your choice be sectional
bookcase? We have them in
oak, mahogany and walnut.
The bookcase shown above is
specially priced at only $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-12-03

Here is another thing which
our ancestors of the Pilgrim
Father days certainly did un-
usually well. They knew how
10 make a comfortable rocker
and here is a replica OF one of
the most comfortable Of them
all, We are featuring Windsor
rockers at prices ranging from
$500 up.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-13
WILSON MEETS R. R. MEN; TURNS
 DOWN DEMANDS
President in Wheel Chair Quoted as Rejecting
 Increases

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Seated in a wheel chair in the drawing room of the White House, President Vii. son today received delegation of railroad brotherhood chiefs. and at. tempted to prevent the national rall' road strike. 4
 The conference lasted 15 minutes, It is reported that the President gave the union leaders "an unalterable de cisionv on the brotherhood's wage demands.
 He is quoted as having said that the governments policy was based on Justice to all interests."' The Pre- sident's decision was not officially made public, but it is understood on reliable authority that 1t contains 3 proposal of arbitration. It was gen erally believed that the President fiatly declined to grant the wage In crease demanded
 Secretary Tumulty. in conference with the President before MT. Wilson met the railroadmen, told the Presi dent that increases in wages foI the railroad workers would mean higher freight rates. which would be followed by further jump in the cost of living.
 The conference was the first thai the President has held outside of his sick room since he became III sev eral months ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-13
VICTORY FOR REPUBLICANS
 IS PREDICTED
Governor of Nebraska Says Democrats Have Failed
 to Keep Promises

SEATTLE, Feb. Ex-Governor Sam uel R. McKelvie of Nebraska, speak ing at the banquet last night of the Young Mems Republican Club, viz orously assailed the Democratic ad ministration and predicted Repub lican landslide at the general cleo tions in November.
 History fails to record period during which the country has evel labored under such abuses and mis management as that of the past seven years" he said.
 Governor McKelvie said the Demo crats had "miserably failed" to keeI its promises to reduce the high cost of living.
 He advocated elimination of war time boards, commissions and bn reaus would do much toward reduc ing living costs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-13
SENATOR ASKS
 CANCELLATION
 OF SHIP SALE
Ashurst Introduces Resolu ton Aimed at Auction of
 German Liners

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Senator Ashurst today introduced resolu- ion directing the Federal Shipping Board not to sell 30 former German liners, which the board was plan hing to dispose of at public auction next Monday.
 Senator Ashurst in presenting his resolution to the Senate said the ,hipping Board was planning on ;elling the vessels to the Interna- .ional Mercantile & Marine Con- oany for $28.000,000 He de clared that the vessels were worth ,1b4.O0O.0 before the war. and lre now worth at least $S00,000.- 100. Ashurst said he would permit he auction only after three months f. advertising. He charged. that the Shipping Board was trying to sell he former German liners under a secret agreement with England.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-13
GEN. DAWSON DROPS DEAD OF
 HEART FAILURE
Popular Army Officer, For mer Resident Here, Dies Suddenly in New York; Was Veteran Warrior, Serving in China, Philip pines and During World War.

Gen. Peter w. Davison, formerly member of the Alaska Board of Road Commissioners, dropped dead at 10:45 o'clock yesterday morning at the Iroquois Hotel, New York, of heart failure. The news of his death was received early this morning in telegrams to Harold H. Post and The Empire, and quickly spread about town.
 Gen. Davison was about 50 years of age, native of Wisconsin, and was appointed to West Point from Nebraska. He served with distinc- tion in Cuba, the Philippines and the Boxer Rebellion before coming to Alaska, where he was stationed at Fort Jeff Davis at Nome, Fort Egbert and elsewhere in Alaska. Later he ser,ed on the Mexican bor- der, and was then assigned to mem bership as disbursing officer of the Alaska Board of Road Commission CTS. He came to Juneau early in 1917. At that time he ranked as a Lieutenant-Colonel. While here he was promoted to the rank of Col onel and Brigadier General, and in September left here Ato,4be commando CT of the Depot Brigade at Camp Lewis. He served there throughout the war, and often was in command ol the cantonment After the ar mistice was signed he was in con- mand of Camp Kearney for a time, and then was transferred to New York where he had charge of the debarkation of troops returning from Europe. For the efficiency of, his services at this he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. He was in charge of this work at the time of his death.
 Several years ago Gen. Dawson was married to Esther Flemming Of Nome, sister of E. E. Flerming and Stuart Flemming, both well known in Southeastern Alaska
 No residents of Juneau ever made more friends in so short a length If time than Gen. and Mrs. Davison. Their home, the Shackleford resi- dence at Fourth and Gold Streets, was noted for its genuine hospital ity The news of Gen. Davison's death caused profound shock in this city l,~.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-13
GREAT CAPTURES OF MATERIAL REPORTED
 WHEN ODESSA FELL
Reds Got Vast Supplies-Kolchak s Assassination Again Reported
 Another Armenian Massacre

LONDON, Feb. 13.@Advices re- ceived today from Bolsheviki sources claim that the Reds captured three soldiers, four armored trains. 100 Generals, 200 other officers, 5000 guns and great quantities of mater ial, when their forces took Odessa.
 It has been officially confirmed that Gen. Kolchak, with his War Minister, Repeliayev, were shot at Irkutsk on Feb. 7th., by revolu- tionary committee, which directed the rebellion against the Kolchak forces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-13
EYE WITNESS
 TELLS STORY
 OF SHOOTING
Soldiers Did Not Break Ranks At Centralia Before Shots
 Rang Out

lMONTESANO, Feb. 13-Thomas Morgan, 19 years old, an eyewitness of the shooting of Warren O. Grimm Arthur McElfresh and Ben Casagran. da, ex-service men, during the parade of war veterans at Centralia on Ar mistice Day. took the stand this morning in the trial of II l. w. W.s accused of the murders.
 Morgan said he was in the l. w. w. hall at Centralia when the shooting tok place. Several of the defendants on trial were identified as having been in the hall Morgan looked at each of the II, and picked out the ones he said he could positively iden- tify. The defendants met Morgan s gaze squarely. It was by far the most dramatic moment of the trial so far
 Morgan said that the soldier march. CTS were marking time" while stragglers were catching up with the front ranks of the parade. Lieu tenant Grimm was at the head of the parade, he said.
 As Grimm turned his head to see if the alignment had been perfected, the witness stated, the shots rang out
 "The soldiers did not break ranks before the first shot was fred" he declared and on cross-examination his story was not altered.
 The defense has contended that the soldiers broke ranks and charged the hall before the shots were fired, in support of its defense that the I. w. W.s shot to save their lives.
 Morgan said that from his hiding place in the I. w. w. hall he saw the "wobbly". leaders conferring just be. fore the parade sA. &
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-13
LEADERSHIP IN LA
 f 5OR" URGED BY WOOD

CLEVELAND, Feb. 13.-Major General Wood, Republican candidate for the presidential nomination. was the principal speaker at the banquet of the Lincoln American Alliance here last night.
 He said: we must do what we can to give labor an American lea dership The bulk of the country's s disturbances have come from alien leadership. We must take vigorous steps to deport all those who have proven they belong to this radical and un-American element"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-13
SMALL LABOR, GROUP SEEKING GOVERNMENT WITHIN GOV
 EMINENT"

UTICA, N. Y., Feb. 13.-Senator Poindexter of Washington, in an ad. dress before the Republican Clubs Lincoln Day banquet last night eharged that behind the announced plan of the American Federation of Labor to obtain a congress and pres dent favorable to it's policies exist sinister movement of small cot erie of labor leaders who had grown powerful by contributions they have levied upon labor, to set up gov ernment within a government"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-13
THIRSTY AMERICANS
Mauretania's Liquor Supply Swiftly vanIshes After Three-Miie
 Limit Reached

isSOUTHAMPTON Feb. 13.-Passen- gers on the steamship Mauretania be- sieged the ships bar when the boat passed the three-mile limit leaving New York and drank up the Mature tania's liquor stock before the liner was half way across the Atlantic, of ficers of the ship said when she made port from New York today.
 The Mauretania carried a heavy stock of liquor. Cunard Line off. ciais said the bar would be enlarged for the next voyage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-13
TEsTjFiEs REVERSAL OF. CONVICTION WAS
 TRADED FOR SUPPORT

GRAND RAPIDS, Feb. 13.-William McKeighan, former mayor of Flint Michigan. who in August. 191S,. was under penitentiary sentence for as sault and robbery, testified today al the trial of United States Senator Newberry that Richard Fletcher state labor commissioner. one of the 121 defendants in the. election fraud trial, told him that if he would sup port Newberry. his case would be re versed by the state supreme court.