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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-27
MANY VIOLATE
NATIONAL. PRO.
LAW
$2,O19, 9,433.41 in Penalties As
sessed Against Viola
tors Prohibition
Amendment.
2,O67 VIOLATIONS
Most ViOlat0rs in Northwest
District in Mimi
esOta
lRy The Associated Press. J


| Minneapolis, Minn.. Dec. 27.-A to
tai of $2,019.433 in taxes and pen
Ialties was assessed against viOlators OF
the national prohibition amendment
in the north west district, comprising
the states of Minnesota. North and
South Dakota. Iowa and Nebraska
from April 1. this year to the first of
December, according to figures given
by Paul ID. Keller, supervising prohi-
bition enforcement director
Minnesota Assessed $1,376, 6,956.S so.
From this total. S1,376.95G.SO was
assessed against Minnesota alone. This
state led in all activities of the fctler-
al enforcement office.
Iowa was next in the amount of pen
altics assessed with S34O229.G6 and
Nebraska, with $1S6. 15935; South Da-
kota with $S4.O7O.19 and North Dakota
with So, followed in order.
The amounts are recommended by
this Office, Mr.. Keller explained and
certified to Washington. where the
task of collecting them is undertaken.
The penalties are reviewed at Wash
ington by the commissioner of intern
al revenue, and sometimes are. enlarg-
ed, but seldom reduced, he added.
,I1, .,S IL,
have been collected to date, Mr.. Keller
could not say
1907 Violations.
Two thousand sixty seven viola ions
in the five states during the seven
month period were reported to
United States district attorneys. From
these violators 7O3 stills were seized
and contiscated and 29.4i2 gallons of
p0mace, or mash" were seized by
federal operatives. Approximately $75-
600 worth Of liquor and property has
been seized also
Most ViolatOrs i'm Minnesota.
Minnesota led the field in the num-
her of violators apprehended by more
than ten to one. with 1.7S6 Iowa had
154. Nebraska IS South Dakota 30.
and North Dakota TO- In the number
of still seizures Minnesota was credit
cd with 1876. as compared with Jog
In Iowa. G2 in Nebraska - in South
Dakota and II in North Dakota.
About five-siXthS of the mash seized in
this period was found in Minnesota.
This state yielded 24.09S gallons, Iowa
3,S1J gallons, Nebraska l.223 gallons !
South Dakota 2J5 gallons and North |
Dakota 60 gallons. Several thousand
gallons of good" liquor which were |
taken in raids were not contscated, !
but will be used by the government !
for medicinal purposes in various hos !
pitals. Forty-eisht automobiles were
seized by the enforcement agents in this I
period, thirtyninc of which have been
'akn in the last four months.
There have been but six convictions ,
md two acquittalS following trials of
hose arrested. Mr.. Keller explained
hat court dOckcts throughout these
states are heavily congested with
liquor cases.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-27
Eight Below.

The government thermometer nj the
degrees below zero last night. 1t
seemed Il good deal colder than that.
however, due to the sharp northwest
wind.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-27
|. AUST0N,
BODY GUARD PRESl-
Dent LINCOLN, DIES
(By The Associated Prcss.)

Chicago. Dec. 27.-Picked by Presi-
dent Lincoln to serve as a member Of
his body guard because he was the
tallest man in General Winfield ScOtt's
cavalry. Perry l.. Auston, of Waukegan.
died today. He served as LincOln's
body guard for seventeen months.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-27
ROBBERS PLUMBER
THE POST OFFICE
AT DAA|NDA, i'll
(Ey The Associated Press.)

Galcsburg. H.. Dec. 27.-The post
office at Dahinda, near bere, was blown
by robbers early today. Jewelry and
government stamps to the value Of 500
were stolen. The robbers entered by
smashing the lock on the outside door
Sweaters and dry goods from store
were also stolen.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-27
SAYS PROPOSED Plan WOULD
COST 2,3o0,o00,o00 BESIDES
ADDING MUCH TO TAX BURDEN
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
Washington, D. c. Dec. 27.-Passage Of the proposed
soldiers bonus bill would cost the government S230O000
O0O Secretary Of the Treasury Houston estimated today in
statement before the senate finance committee nvest
eating plans for soldiers aid.
The secretary of the treasury declared that the
ment of the bill would mean an added burden Of taxes He
also reiterated the statement made last week that the
treasury ought to be called upon for any additional
burdens
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-27
COLDER WEATHER IS
FORECASTED TODAY
BY WEATHER BUREAU
(By The Associated Press.) }

Washington, d. c.. Dec. 27.-The
weather bureau here today forecasts
much colder weather overspreading all
the region of the Mississippi river val
ley within the next thirty-siX hours.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-27

Washington. ID. c., Dec 27.-Repub-
lican and Democratic leaders in the
senate clashed today over the house
emergency tariff bill 1t was charged
that the measure is an embargo. not a
bill to raise revenue
ut is a shocking proposal" said
Senator Hitchcock. of Nebraska, acting
Democratic leader, WHO proposed that
the bill, instead Of being referred 10 the
finance committee. should be sent to
the commerce committee. He charged
that Republicans were seeking to rush
the mea sure" without due considera-
tiOn.
Acting chairman McCumbcr, OF the
senate finance committee Senator
Smoot. of Utah, and other Republican
leaders denied the Democratic charge
of embargo. Senator AIcCumber pro-
posed a fair and adequate consideration
of the bill next month and stated that,
in its present form, he would not sup
port it under any circumstances
Senator Hitchcock said the bill was
suicidal Its purpose" said he. lis
to erect tariff barriers and not to raise
revenue
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-27
Lamp ovER7URNs;
AN AGED WOMAN IS
BURNED TO Death
By The Associated Press. }

V11v VV 1fNSOVTUtCV IVSS.T
Rock Island, ILL.,. Dec. 27.-MrS. Mar
celia NJ. Guinty, aged G5, was burned
to death here early this morning when
a lamp overturned and ignited her
clothing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-27
Ring Closes In.

London, Dec. 27.-The Italian
government believes today that its
troops are slowly but surely clos
ing the iron ring about Fiume.
II is reported that the troops Of
Cavidlia have forced the Dan.
rzio line into the outskirts Of the
city and it is believed that its fall
cannot be long delayed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-27

Report THE DEATH
OF D'ANNUNzI0, the
:. INSURCENT LEADER

(By The Associated Press)
Rome, Dec. 27.-It is reported
from Fiume that the insurgent
leader, Gabrielle D'Annunzi0, was
killed to-day while trying to prevent
a fight between his legioners and
tile regular Italian troops.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-27
Emergency TAR
|FF BILL MAKES,
CLASH IN SENATE:
Republican and Democratic
Leaders Clash Over
House Emergency
Tariff Bill.
BILL SUICIDAL"
Senator Hitchcock Declares
Purpose to Erect Tariff
Barriers.
(By The Associated Press.

IBy TIC ASSOClNteu Hess.
Washington, ID. C. Dec. 2T.-Ti,e
Democratic fiillibustsr against the
emergency tariff bill will fail, SAY
Republican leaders this afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
ANNOUNCE SALE OF LARGE
TEXTILE MILL INTERESTS
u. u. and IL. Knight Cotton Plants
Sold to fn6Ividusl-Nrw Owner
Controls Dther Firms.
IUy AysDcint.I prr-s.

PROVIDENCE, II. l.. sept. i7.--Thc
entire mill property OF r. H. and X.
Knight. Inc. including large cotton
plantz in Rhode island and Mnssn-
chuseus. were sold today to Fred
erick X. Rupprcch,, Of New YORK.
The price Wac not announced. but
Is believed 10 be between $4,000, 900
and S20.000.O00,
Negotiations for the sale of the
properties, which comprise one Of hc
largest textile manufacturing organ
:zations in the world, has been un-
derway since June. Announcement
Of the sale Was made by Webster and
=. Prescott knight. Tho sale In :
cludea all the mill properties. real
estate. farm lands and buildings.
houses for employees. good Will and
and Il. knight, Inc.
Mr. Rupprccht, new owner Of the
plants, in addition to being president
OF the Consolidated Textile Corpora
ton, IL head Of Converse and Com
pany. Kelsey Textile Corporation and
the Defender Manufacturing Com
panY. lie VIII take contr0. of the
is stated that the policies OF the new
owners contemplate no radical
change In the management U the
properties.
The large corporation which today
changed hands had its inception in
lsis, when Robert knight began
cotton manufacturing, Its products
include line sheeting, shirt!ngs. twilis,
canbriG and h!gh-grade yarns. Col
colt knight VIII retire completely
from all connection with the COIN
pany. They said tonight they had no
definite plans tor the future.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
MUST LIFT ARMAMENT
BURDEN TO INSURE PEACE
Secretary Baker Tells OF Need of
Hour In international
Relations.
tBy Associated prexsI

WATERLOO. IOWA. Sept IL
There will be no peace in Europe
until the burden OF armament is lift
ed and the fear Of war destroyed
Secretary Baker declared today in a
speech devoted wholly to discussion
Of the treaty Of Versailles and the
league OF nations covenant.
Challenging statement from Sem
ator liardinG's speech accepting the
Republican presidential nomination
thtt the league was 80 utterly i'm
potent to prevent wars that IL has
not even been tried" Secretary la
kor declared the leagues operation
has already saved one war. though
Senator Harding did not know H." He
recited he submission 10 the league
councii by Sweden and Finland OF
the Aland Island dispute
Under the OLD ORDER Mr Baker
said, Finland would instantly nnIn
occupied the Aland Islands With her
nIiltary forces: Sweden would have
mobiiiZed her Hcet. But the le.vue
IN operntion has already prevented
one war"
me secretary also took issue with
what he described az senator Hard
ing assertion that come such int.r
NATIONAL court az The Hague trIhr,aI
win teeth in ii was the sole agency
necessary FOR the preservation OF
world peace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
WILSON READY TO MEET
COMMITTEE OF MINERS
Secretary OF LnbOr Says He VIII he
Glad TO Consider Any Cinima
Prevented,
lBy Associated Press.


HAZLETON, PA, Sept. l7,-Secre-
tary Of Labor Wilson tonight replied
to the telegram o: the policy COM
mittec OF the United Mine Workers of
America. sent on September Is. He
promises immediate consideration OF
the claims OF the miners, ana Is ready
TO meet with their committee.
The telegram follows:
Have just returned to Washing
ton and find your telegram OF the
thirteenth awaiting me. In view OF
the fact Thar your policy committee
has taken the wise and honorable
position OF advising the idle mine
workers to return 10 work, snail
be glad to meet the committee and
carefully consider any claims of the
mine workers which It may have TO
present.
Il sincerely congratulate YOU upon
the decision you Lave arrived At. II
is the only course 10 protect the just
interest OF the mine workers and the
welfare OF the public which is COM
posed in great part of people who
have TO work for wages"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
Heads Get Bigger;
Hair Disappearing
Scientist Declares Physi-
cal Form of Parisiaass
Is Rapidly Changing.
tBy Universal sery,c.

PARIS. sept. l7.--Due to environ
men:. the physical form OF the
Parisians is changing.
This fact was embodied in u re-
port made to a full meeting OF tic
Academy Of Science by Professor I'd
mund Ferrier. supported by state
mcnts made by Professors Marie and
MacAulin.
'"rhc limbs Of the Parisians," says
the report. ARE becHning shorter
The torso tends toward iengthening
The head is tending to increase in
volume. the hair is losing color ana
is tending to a complete disappear
ance. Thus the Parlsians are tend
ing to become cerebral type. which
is frequently subject TO disease and
degeneracy."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
OBSERVES 18TH BIRTHDAY
From Mcmber.hIp Of IL, RnndoIpb
street Body Climbs to 500.
nj

Randolph street Baptist Church
VIII celebrate It's twcnty-ninth Hnni-
NcrhaTy tomorrow morning at 1890
O'CLOCK. Special exercises which wiii
take the place OF the regular school
session and also nf the morning
preaching service, Will be held in the
Randoipl, public school bUilding.
The school was organized Scptem-
Der 20, 1891, with seventeen members
II now has an enrolment OF 500. Rev.
". l.. Robcrtsons .prescn, pastor. has
conducted the school for seventeen
T.. l.. Blanchard is chairman o. the
committee that arranged tomorrow's
program. Others on the committee
include 4. = Moody, Perry Robert
son. w. q; Minor. r.. H. Collier. Mcs.
danes W. J.. Hayes. IL II. owen.
Nuius Moody and Miss Rosa Robert
son.
Rev. G. Il. Arcndall. secretary OF
me baptist Council OF Virginia, will
ne one OF the principal speakers. and
KEY. Robertson viii also make "A shor;
address.
Special music will he furnished los
me junior department, the West End
i!nartstte and Critters Orchestra TIL,
'Childs Driir will be given BY the
primary department. \ special offer
ing Tor the building fund OF the church
VIII he taken.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
WEDDINGS : ENGAGEMENTS

. .11sa- H.: near !hs Unisefsiiy Of VII.
no" q" 9af ' va. MI the rr%ns
81 g p!eiutesaue Wedding Yesterday after:
IIas Eeeaii L.. Grssawoaa is4 u c IT,
s s9s,,n,nn 'Ps az Srda, psriY, tho quests
sycn 10 Shs Ian ssS%
E S.2,nsr' Fy1nk rinSsIton: q ,ihs unl
.dsin Tnker,on thu bes, manor nS.S R ena
and ITa! ya q sn AZ FIR, va q, s
~ ram ior an extended TOUR. aud Viii
.aesA Incl ed friends from Rai,lnats.
'altfs9n. = j.. Dayton. OHIO. and Greens
ns M.'' Nan SsfSiSasf'sd dSHsh,sr
~ eiy VIZ F" masfaa %e ssshs I ,a
SYts lk , hsG" hom Mr in 1es Mrs s"s
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VA. Sept. II
Ay siaaiifgl Msht.nx va sseIfsisa las,
isr "a %r. ana Mrs 1 IT, wai is G amer.
%srsses Emo ls ffs 'hf F sTlas 81
Va ' The s, rtemony was performed by Rev.
Iagfs q Uncle q tbs br faae S Z, sale he
bridal gar,y al tho homs Of 81. ' and Mr ns
M NIFTY ,r EhbFh htn in Fa!mqp,h M snd
viii include New York and ma A,lan lp w t,,y
FREpERIGksRURo. VA, Sept, IL
= duiat wedding took place at the Pres
nHiter!an Church In th.s city yesterday
~ Mr' and 3irS. Archie J.. Hall. OF south
mont ~. g. became the bride OF Mar
snen bertrand Culpe pptr. Jr., OF Burraw
y. O. Ihc ceremony Vas performed by
rev. u. Z. Gilmore. pastor OF the church
FREpERICkSBGRG. VA. SEPT IL
Mr' ana MIS- Robert Gordon buchanan
." on, h ,,,,,r announce the engagement
Hhu approaching marriage OF their dauyh-
trr louise Nann Abbott. TO WilIism
ME ,sTgI"F S Gaylc' son % Rev. and Mrs. II.
C"nniy. The wedding viii take place on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
STILL FIGHTING RATS
Campaign Against Rodents Continues
nv CITY Gives Away Poison
to Public.

Free distribution of packages OF
rat poison continues at the headquar-
ters office Of the City Health Bureau.
fourth floor. City Hall. The supply
on hand Is sufficient to last until Di-
and city Health officer c. c. Hudson.
VINO organized and launched the cam
paign for the determination OF rats.
return from San Francisco, where
American Health Association this
week. The war on rats Is being
waged in all parts OF the city by
Medical Inspector +. II. Chichester
and ii corps OF sanitary officers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
ADJUSTMENTS
On TIp-Toe for .I,udd,e.. ;,

Local theater patrons arc fully
prepared for the great treat thai is
"a store Tor them the first half OF
me coming week. when they will see
a daughter of their own St.te lean
Moore, herself most talented singer
ana dancer, head great cast OF
pihyers Al the Strand in "Buddies. ~
George v. Iiooart's delightful com
cdy or The love of 4 French maid for
a Yankee boy. There are songs in
.ne play. which make its appeal all
the greater. and few indeed are thosn
whose heartstrings will not he tuggei
by one or another OF the numbers
while in almost the next instant they
VIII be t!ngling with appreciation of
the witty dialogue by Hobart. And
there are songs. too, that are far from
sacdenlng in their effects. viz. Tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
Domcs,Ic Glasses AnDounc.a.

|iusStS IN drcssmAkinE and milli-
merry conducted for women from to
10 III o'clock in the John Marshall
High School building will open for
the session of l920-2l, September 81
over sixty registered in this class
last year. II was composed of young
women. and housekeepers who find II
convenient 10 attend tho morning
class. The course consists OF elcmen-
tary dressmaking. advanced dress
making. and millinery. The dress
making classes meet twice week
ana the millinery class once. Those
interested may register for the class
Ut 500 East Marshall Street any time
between now and September %.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
Veterans to Gct Special nntc.

.iiprrh OF the Confederate. Memo
rial Association who ckpect IN ',,nnd
nc nc reunion in Houston, October 5s
should notify their respective organi.
"a bions IN ,order TO obtain certificates
road rates OF veterans ana tn ;i,.
courtesy Of Ike Richmond COMMITTEES
MS. norman " Randolph. president
~ me hollywood Memorial Assoriu
ION announced yesterday Rice Iiote,
has neeh designated as headuunrters
dor the C0nfederated Southern Me-
.no' .ai assOciat!On. which aiwavs
meets at the same time and NE
as the United Confederate yet.rans
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
Screen Calendar
nNOADWAY-Conrtnnce I,Inncy

BROADwAY-Constnnce BInncy
la I'D East"
BIJOU-E lnic Ferguson IN
"Lady Hoses DnuE hter."
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Episode OF
the Rynn-PniRr srrinI, sIifdd~n
DnngerSfr also "Hoot" Gibson I'm
The Champion Liar"
IsIS-"Fntty" ArbucISIc In "TLc
sheriff"
ODEOS-Normn TnimndEr In
"IcB or No."
SiCfOH-WIliian y. Hurt In
"Squnre Deal snndersOn.-
REN-IcddIe Polo In erie VIM
isbiuE Dagger"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
Cnrc for the nnhIe..

Frcqucst medical examination OF
babies as the best surety of their
physical welfare is urged by the
city Health bureau in a statement
just issued 1T is announced that
practically all Of the one hundred
babies judged at the contest held at
the Fairgrounds Labor Day came up
to normal weight The health OFF,
ctals recommend that babies under
one year OF age he placed under the
care Of the family physician for fire.
quent physical examination and that
the mothers be instructed In correct
feeding.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
CINEMA OFFERINGS
Sec CharmInx Con.tanc. nlnn..

Rarely are play and its star In
such true accord as Is the case with
"39 East which iS closing a success
fni week at the Broadway. Beautiful
Constance Kinney has never been
more universally appreciated thar,
she is In this delightful story Of a
girl who made her way To the
heights In the stage world without
sacrificing any Of her wonan's sweet
ness ana simplicity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
Women renchcr. ia Nn,c.

Teachers in the public schools liv-
Ing out OF the city Will he permitted
70 go home to vote. Election day
November ?, Will he holiday "A
large majority OF the women teach
ers IN Richmond are already qualified
and IL Is believed all OF the remain
der VIII avail! themselves of the new
privilege.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
Iap,Is,. Here In ND,.rnl,,r

The BAPTIST General Association
meets in Richmond November 22-26
The program committee is now ut
WORK arranging for the order of busi-
ness and conferences with the work
OF the body. The annual training
school for Sunday School workers.
under the auspices OF the State Mis-
sion ioard and the city Sunday school
ASSOCIATION, Will be held IN the First
liaptist Church, October 1929.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
Community Lcnsurs rhnnL.uiv,nr

Ihr ANNUAL meeting OF the COM
,nunity Leagues OF Virginia will h..
MO IN Richmond THANKSGIVING DAY.
year VIII BE- taken up. II was an
nounccd yesterday by George ". Guy.
executive secretary of the co-Oprr,
hiiye Edncation Association in Vir-
ranged later. League rallies are be-
inS planned as soon as respective
communities reopen schools
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
No Need to IiiiI I;ik

officials of the Department OF Gam
ana land Fisheries have been ad
sill four elk ut Saleu. which wcr
reported To have been causing niue
damage 10 an orchard of Il. W. Wilt e
schrVer there. Sir. Whitescarver him
sell! reported 10 the department tina
an investigation shows that the dam
age had been overes,imated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
Lust Call for ..The Nound.tru-

MI VIII !Bree That 'Fntty" Ar
buckle could not have done better
In ms departure from the straight
comedy field than 10 select the famous
stage play in which he il now an-
pearing as a Western sheriff His
comedy work is still az delicious IS
ever but Fatty" has proved himself
capable Of mastering all the other
elements Of his role
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
OptometrInt1 TO Meet

=. QuarterIy meeting OF the Virginia
state academy Of Optometry will he
ierson Hotel tonight at o'clock
DTS. Leroy Ryer, L. c. Holiing
j. III. Drakesford. -. Y. Hull and
others from New York will be guests
at the meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
FALLING COFFINS lNJURE 9
LopBshoremen LoadinE Bodies to he
Sent 40 America Quit Work
When CnS,Sets ToppIc.

(By Cross-Atlantic Service.)
CALAIS, FRANCE. Sept. I7.-While
longshoremen were moving the bodies
OF American soldiers. on board :, YES
sc! for transportation home. 4 huge
pile of collins fell on them. injuring
nine. They refused 10 resume the
loading OF the ship.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
"!G0W FORMER DIPLOMAT
WILL MARRY ENEMY ALIEN
smte>n Won StcrnberE's Engage
me"t nounccd-IScddIng IL
Take Place In France.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-THE engage
ment OF Baroness Spsck Won stern ,
hrrG. widow OF the former German
ambassador to the United states. and
before her marriage Miss Lillian MAY
Pavenstedt, who was interned On
ELLIS Island during the war as an
enemy alien, was announced here to-
day.
The wedding is to take place in
France At the home OF the baroness
sister, wife OF Admiral Count Fara-
Inond de Lafajole, IL was stated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
JURY FAILS TO AGREE
Deliberntcs Three Hours on Case Of
Schmidt w. City for
81 900 DamnYrs.

After delibcra,ing three hours the
jury trying the case of T.. c. Schmidt
against the city of Richmond for
$1,000 damages. alleged TO have been
suffered by the plaintiff when the
street grade in front OF his slauSh-
ter house and truck farm was raised
about three feet, was discharged by
Judge Beverly r. Crump. of the Law
and Equity Court, late yesterday af-
ternoon. The foreman reported that
the jurors would never be OF one mind
on the merits of the case
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-18
lex IIns Eddie Polo.

TIC VhhishIng Dagger" brings Eu-
Rex today. there to supr.y the in :
satiate appetite of TINT :hcater's Sc
rial fans for more thrills of the order
generally found in thrse productions.
mere ~ large program OF added
features as well