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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-26
MALICIOUS JOY

MALICIOUS JOY John"
 Well, my dearr' Last night burglars robbed the Jib- way apartment next door. They stole s4 in money and Oracle Jibway's uku- lele You'd better go over and extend your sympathy" 'Td rather not, my dear. I'm afraid I couldn't keep my face straight"
 THE TURK. E Now who would be turkeyf His life untimely ends; He roasts inside an oven And to the table wends Where hungry folk are waiting To tear him limb from limb- Although he's greatly honored, What good does that do hims
 PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-26
ADRlFT WITH THE TIMES

DID YOU GO OUT YESTERDAY
 A glimpse of sun.
 bit of blue.
 Ere day is done.
 Will brighten you
 And drive away
 Those indoor cares
 That seem to turk
 Round desks and chairs.
 TIGHT FIT T don't like Mir. Heftleigh." Why not?" "He even tells you the time of day as if he were doing you a great favor" well, he is. Mir Heftleigh has to push his stomach in to get his watch out"
 SHORT-LIVED What is meant by constructive crit icism."
 ~As rule" said the thoughtful citi- zen, 'it takes the form of a set of res- olutions drawn up with enthusiasm, adopted unanimously and forgotten the next day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-26

THE NEW FINALE
 Tn the last act I suppose the mort gage on the old home place will be lifted?"
 MO, this is a modern drama. The play ends with the chauffeur who eloped with the millionaire's daughter possessed of excellent table manners and head of the old mans factory"
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
NEW 'GAS' LANDS HIM BEHIND BARS

NEW YORK, Nov. 1="Prof'' P. John Chasler of Brooklyn was ar rested today on a charge of grand larceny in connection with a dis covery" designed to revolutionize the motor fuel industry by mixing corn stalks, cane sugar and yeast as a substitute for gasoline.
 Approved by Experts
 A test of the substitute is alleged by him to have been approved at Ramsey, N J.. by chemical experts of West Point military academy. As sistant District Attorney Lazarus said the real secret of the test was two barrels of grain alcohol hidden behind a wall and connected by a pipe line to tank containing the substitute.
 Chasler's arrest followed an inves- tigation by the district attorneys of flee of complaint of a delegation representing 200 persons of the east side, who claim to have invested in stock of the Fermogas company said to have been formed by Chasler for the manufacture of the substitute motor fuel.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
PRESAGE VICTORY IF DEMOCRATS IN .CONCRESS OF U.S.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-Chairman Floor of the Democratic national congressional committee, issued a statement tonight reasserting his claim that the Democrats would over turn the Republican majority in the house and adding that prediction that Democratic members would be elected in Idaho and Washingtjn as we'll as in the states previously mentioned in claims of gains.
 We will hold the two Democrats from Utah." he added.
 Refers to Prediction
 Referring to the election prediction of last Sunday ny Chairman Fess of the Republican congressional commit tee, MT. Flood said this was 'the most glaring" of many striking examples of Republican misrepresentation and misstatement."
 He says the Republican gain of 20 members in certain states will re- suit from gains of one member each in Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Michigan and Nebraska" Mir Flood said: MT. Fess apparently does not know there are now four Republican members of the house from Maine.
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Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
Agents Arrest Man Who Threatened to
 Blow Up Buildings

NEW YORK, Nov l. Department of justice agents today arrested Al of having sent a letter to the post master of New York threatening to kill the postmaster and blow up the Woolworth building unless all polit- ical and industrial prisoners are freed" He was held in $5000 bail. Agents of the department of justice said they believe Bailan wrote the letter in hope of getting a job with the government by exposing" a fake plot
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
SINN FEN KILL OFF
 BRITISH POLICE HEAD

DUBLIN, Nov. 1.-District Inspec- tor of Police Killigher was shot and killed last night at Granard At Tul- lamore a police sergeant was wounded by an unknown man and died Two constables were shot dead at Killor- glin last night. A police patrol was attacked in Abbey Dorney, cOnsta- ble killed and two others wounded. A constable was wounded at Cause way. Armed civilians captured and destroyed the Littlejohn police bar racks yesterday, taking all arms and ammunition In Trallee, naval diver was wounded and reprisals fol- lowed. the city hall and a shop being burned
 Losses by fire in the United States have been calculated to equal an ex- penditure of S415 a minute.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
Pretty Girl Cashier Kills Self While at Work in Restaurant

PRESCOTT, Nov. Annie Beck, aged about Is. committed suicide to- day while sitting at her cashiers desk in a Chinese restaurant, accord ing to testimony introduced at the coroner's inquest. Witnesses said the girl had threatened suicide pre- viously, saying she was Respondent and wanted to rest. The proprietor of the restaurant told the jury he had given the cashier some instruc- tions concerning service at the desk and that a few minutes later she drew revolver and shot herself in the heart. dying almost instantly. The girls mother was said to live at Mayer, near here. e--
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
SEEK PAROLE FOR
 ARIZONA MURDERER

PHOENIX, Nov. l. Application for the reprieve of Pedro Dominguez sentanced to be hanged after convfc- tion on a charge of murder will be considered at meeting of the state board Of pardons and paroles We'd nesday, it was annC/lced today. Dominguez was convicted of having killed a fellow miner last summer at Clifton where both were employed and was sentenced following trial in the superior court of Greenlee county
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
HARDING REFUSES FORECAST FINAL
 ELECTION RESULT

MARION, Ohio, Nov. l. Putting the stress and worries of his cam paign behind him, Senator Harding awaited calmly tonight the decision of his fellow ceuntrymen on his can didacy for the nations highest of flee.
 He made no prediction of the out. come but his quiet demeanor and smiling face carried every outward sign of satisfaction and confidence
 q can only say" he replied to a request for his opinion, that We have made the best fight we knew how to make and await the result with com placency"
 Spends Night at Home
 Surrounded by his family and per sonal friends he spent election eve at home. It was an evening very different from most of those he has experienced since his nomination. In many ways it was very like the evenings of bygone years before he became the leader Of a great politi- cal party.
 Throughout the day he let down from the strain Of the campaign. de- clined to concern himself with the routine of his headquarters and spent most of his time chatting of every thing but politics with friends and neighbors In the afternoon he talk ed in jcVial vein fe1 an hour with the newspaper correspondents, and he dined quietly at home.
 To Cast Vote Early
 Tomorrow he expects to vote ear ly in the forenoon and then motor to golf course forty miles away to tramp over the links while the story of ballots Is telling itself throughout the nation. He will be back home in time to hear the earliest returns.
 Virtually the only attention given to politics by the nominee during to- day was in telephone conferences with Will H. Hays, republican na- tiCnal chairman, and Harry M. Daugherty, who was his pre-conven- tion manager. MT. Hays, in New York, and Mr Daugherty in Column bus, gave him detailed reports of the outlook which he described decidedly encouraging.
 From Indiana, New Jersey Illinois and New York, battle grounds of more than ordinary interest through out the campaign. the candidate said his information was especially grati- flying. He added that he also has re- ceived some heartening reports of senatorial races, feature of the election in which he has taken par ticular concern.
 In Robust Condition
 Although he has spent most of the last month on the stump Mir. Hard ing finishes the campaign in robust condition physically. He has neith- CT lost nor gained weight apprecia- bly and he presents a picture of
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
Democrat Issues
 Stirring Appeal
 to COP Voters

PHOENIX, Nov. f.-,eoth Dem- ocratic and Republican state
 headquarters, at the close of the state campaign tonight, predict
 ed victory for their candidates in tomorrow's election. Andrew J. Baumert, Jr., secretary of the
 Republican state committee, said Harding and Coolidge would car
 ry Arizona and that Governor
 Campbell would be reelected by larger majority than before"
 M. H. McCaila. chairman of the
 Democratic state committee, said
 all factions of the party in Ari- zona were united; that Senator
 Marcus A. Smith would be re-
 elected by majority of 5000 to
 $500 and that Nit Simms, candi-
 date for governor, would be elect
 ed by a majority of $500 or more.
 He said county reports indicated
 the entire Democratic state tic
 ket would be elected.
 Chairman McCalla's statement fol- lows: f%tS,sa Reports from every county iu he state indicate the eletcion of tne en, tire Democratic state ticket by large majority.
 "Our estimate is that Simms will come to Maricopa county with 46OO majoZy Simms will carry Maricopa county by a majority of 1000 to 1900. Smiths majority in the state will be from 5000 to $500.
 Every faletion Sn the Democratic party is united and will do effective team work on election day. Many Republicans will vote for the Demo- cratic candidates"
 Sames' Predicts Victory
 Albert M. Sames. chairman of the Republican state committee. tonight predicted the reelection of Governor Campbell by 5000 and the election of the entire Republican state ticket Baumert placed Campbelrs majority at mot less than 26OO votes" He added that Harding and Coolidge are going to carry this CMaricopa) county by 2OOO and am confident that Camp bell and Cameron will poll anywhere from 300 to 4O00 in this county
 Regarding Cameron. Baumert said; He is going to be especially strong in Pinal, Pima. Gila, Cochise and Coco nino counteis, and with a big labor element working in his behalf. thtnk 1t safe to predict that he will re- ceive almost as many votes as Camp bell.'
 NEW YORK, Nov. 1. - George
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Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
.COX PREDICTING
 WILL REMAIN IN POWER

TOLEDO. Ohio. Nov ,1--Governor Cox in his last speech of the cam paign tonight summarized his argu- ments for the league of nations which, he said, was the premier issue to be decided tomorrow at the polls. He predicted victory for himself, not as the representative of a party but as the leader of a cause.
 = The governor also renewed his at tack on Senator Harding on the league issue, declaing that the repuu- lican candidate was 'wiggling and webbing" and that the senator's cleo ton meant controversy and confu- sion"
 Arrive On Special.
 The governor and his party arrived here by special train early in the ev- ening from Dayton ,and left on the return journey immediately after his speech. Tomorrow he will rest ;, Dayton, going to the polls with Mrs. Cox to vote during the day and then
 
 flee to watch the returns.
 On his way here from Dayton the overnor and his party stopped at Des- pier, a railroad town of 2000 inhabit- ants, where several hundred had gath cred, awaiting in a drizzling rain the coming of the candidate. The gover- nor responded with a rear platform speech, forerunner of his argument tonight
 Faith In Judgment.
 "I have always had faith in the good judgment and patriotism of the Amer ican people," the governor said, ''and an analysis of the past tells that in all of our history whenever a moral issue has been presented it has been met with the approval of the American electorate. If there ever was cam paign based entirely upon a great nor al issue, this is the campaign, because the thing to be decided is whether the civilization of the world shall tie it. self together in concerted purpose to prevent the tragedies of war
 T hope we will have good news to- morrow night. When say good news, I do not speak of democratic vic tory. I speak for victory for hu- manity, which will be victory col humanity, world wide, having sig nificance that touches every man. wo- man and child in the civilized powers Of the earth"
 No Special Address.
 The governor had no special aldress
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
10000 ARMENIANS
 MASSACRED BY TURKS

LONDON, Nov. 1.-The Armenian town of Hadjin has been captured by Turkish nationalists who have mas sacred the inhabitants numbering 10,- 900, according to a dispatch to the Armenian bureau in London. The Ar menians had been holding out against the attacking forces since March last.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
RENT LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL

NEW YORK, Nov l. The rent laws to safeguard the interests of tenants at the recent session of the New York state legislature were de- clared unconstitutional in decision handed down today by Supreme Court Justice Henry T. Hotchkiss.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
Forecast Nit Simn,s' Election By 56OO Majority;
 Mark Smith to Carry State Ouer Cameron By $500
WHEN SHE VOTED
 GOT Didn't) FOUR YEARS AGO

Only 12 states had woman presi- dential suffrage when the nation last elected a president. Wilson carried all these states except Illinois and Oregon. Tn Illinois the vote by sexes was taken separately, the women giving Hughes 459,21 and Wilson 3S3.292. The total popular votes of the 12 suffrage states of 1916 were as follows
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
NEW SENATOR'S
 FROM B STATES

(The ID" or "R" indicates party of senator whose terms expirs)
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
N. '. WILL CAST
 [ MILLION VOTES

NEW YORK, Nov. With confi- dent predictions of rival political lead CTS before them, New York states more than 3,OOO,6OO voters prepared to cast their ballots tomorrow for their choice for president. governor and other state officers.
 The polls will open at 6 a. m. and close at 6 D. m. During the 12 hours of voting political leaders predict a veritable storm of ballots in many number of eligible voters is expected to tax election facilities to the ut most.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-02
Vote 42 Persons Hourly

In Greater New York, with 1,373,- 565 registered voters in 2737 election districts, it would be necessary to vote an average of 42 persons an hour in each district if the entire vote was cast. In some upstate districts con ditions are even more congested. Counting of the vote probably will be delayed in many sections.
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-26
TAXATION

The most arbitrary powers delega-
ted to our representatives or servants
is the power OF taxation. There IS
practically no limit to this power in
the hands of INSCRIPTIONS men. The
people, the supreme power, have not
thing to say about it. Under the
law, our legislators have the power,
If so disposed, to fix the rate Of taxa
ton SO high that 1t amounts to con-
fiscation of property. The legisla'
ture can fiv the salaries, provide for
any number of superfuous offices,
any number Of clerks they think
proper to serve them, and the people
are compelled to pay the bill under
penalty of losing their homes II they
don't pay.
This power of taxation has been
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-26
Bible Study
Classes
F. Is. Huffman, Teacher
LESSON ii.
Spread Of the Early Church.

LESSON ii.
Spread of the Early Church.
Read Acts 8 to IL inclusive
Introduct!on: BY gradual stages
God draws the Jews into missionary
work: first the city. Jerusalem, then
the country. Judea and Samaria, then
throughout the known WORKPLACES
1:8.
The rapid success Of the Gospel has
created such bitter persecution in
Jerusalem that the Christians, except
the apostles, fee everywhere
l. Tell about it. Acts s.
What is the usual result of perse-
cution?
2 Who was Philip and where did
he go?
(a) What happened at Samaria?
90 Tell about the Ethiopian.
(c) In what cities does Philip
preach?
3 Describes Saul's persecution.
Acts 9.
(a) HIS conversion.
d. His return from Arabia to Da-
mascus. and his escape.
(c) To whom does Barnabas intro
duce Saul and result? Gal. 1.18;
Acts 9:27-29.
l.. What did the Jews plot, and
how frustrated? Acts 9.29-30.
S. What is Peter doing mean
while? Acts 9.32-43.
6. Relate Peters vision and the
conversion Of Cornelius. Acts TO-
Z. The Gospel in Antioch. Acts IL.
(a) Carried by Barnabas.
90 Who seeks Saul? Where
found?
Co What are the disciples called?
Why?
(d) Describe the fafine and relief.
8. Describe Herod's persecution.
(a) Killing Of James.
90 Imprisonment Of Peter and es-
cape.
(c) Herod's sudden death.
8. Where is the first mention Of
John Mark, and who was he?
10. Who were the first mission
aries and how chosen?
This brings us to Paul's first mis-
sionary journey. Can one be Chris
tian and not believe in Christian mis-
sions? Who gave the command to
do world wide mission work? Did
He mean it? Give peronal answer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-26
evening at the United Churches:

evening at the United Churches:
General theme, Immigration"
/. Do we need more people for
the happiness of those already here?
2 Is there a shortage of labor?
g.. What does shortage of labor
mean?
4. What does a shortage of cap
ital mean?
s. What kind of society do we
want?
s. Can we have high wages and
cheap labor?
z. Is the present wage system
Christian? Is II. coming to an end?
What are some of the steps being
taken to substitute for wages? Which
is the best in your opinion?
8. Should we have unrestricted
immigration?
8. Who gave US the right to re-
strict immigrants from coming into
this country?
10. Is 1t Christian to restrict?
What has the missionary society to
say about immigration?
IL. What II the Indians had re-
stricted the Pilgrims?
IL. How many immigrants are
coming in each month at present?
10. What plan SO far suggested is
most Christian? Who opposed It?
IA. What presidents vetoed the
literacy test? Were they right?
15. Is Samuel Gompers Christian
in his attitude?
16. Is 1t true that we are receiv-
ing the scum of Europe? Can We
hope for q great people from scum?
II. Should the American Fedora
ton Of Labor admit foreigners into
its unions?
10. Did the New York legislators
do right when they excluded the So
cialist assemblymen?
10. Did We act constitutionally
when we deported the agitators?
20. Should the foreigners be de-
spised for returning home when they
have made stake?
What attitude does the Church
take to all Of this problem?
This service is free to all. We are
not afraid of the truth. These prob
lens are your problems. II you do
not agree with the answers you
should know why you disagree. An
intelligent Christian is good. An in
telligent citizen is also good. But
an intelligent Christian citizen is the
only person who can claim to be 100
per cent American.
T. H. Simpson, pastor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-26
LETTERS FROM The PEOPLE

Communications published under
this column reflect only the. per-
;onal views Of the writer and the
Standard assumes no responsibility
'or statements or arguments therein
but all matter submitted for publ
cation must be kept free from per-
sonalitieS,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-26

government of righteousness Of humanity ITSELF to
organize precinct that to
ton betray The who always ready
20 place time They should be
home but conscientious people to
make platforms standard bearers Only by
vigilance will democracy deserve succeed the orgn
begins with people themselves they cannot be easily
stampeded campaign of Misrepresentation Only by keeping
close to people party maintain its for
good.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-26
DELAY CURED BY MORE DELAY

och President Wilson for proscrasnat
ing the appointment of the members of the shipping board
poitcal thinks we'll of
game playing politics that he will the president BETTER
and use position hold the appointments until
Harding crime in the president
but more procrasinaon virtue och dem Jones' Great pol
tics she is played
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-26

abused by every king and potentate
on earth and the people thereby held
in vassalage, while the nobility rev.
eled in luxury. In the reign of Louis
XVI. of France the people were SO
impoverished by taxation, on the part
of the nobility and the clergy, that
they were reduced to starvation and
the destruction Of the kingdom. with
its following reign of terror was the
result.
With proper legislation there is
not a particle of necessity for the
excessive taxation in this state. but
they persist in piling on, more and
will continue, like France. as long
as the people will stand for 1t.
]. G. CONNIE.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-26

Hunters In the vicinity of White
Salmon are finding bear very peanti.
full this year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-26

big that the administration will meet is the camor
repeal the profits and other wealth AS sub
stute there consumers tax That
tax applied commodities of which the millionaire will
the poor One why President Wilson
sincerely hated by American that he
PEELED part paying for much of the
as has been paid for.-OregOn Journal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-26

bite of monkey caused Greece to back to reaconary
standpais but wondering what monkey hit
American
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-26
HOUR AT
THE UNITED CHURCHES
Sunday Evening. 7:3O-How Many
Of These Questions Are You
Informed Upon?

Questions to be answered Sunday
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21

FLOWERS
Mrs. 7. T. Covington
Agent
L. A. Fennell
Lexington
Lexington

Vile, N. c., and Miss Lillian Moores,
of Lexington, are visiting their aunt,
Mrs. John White, on Smith Ballard
street.
Misses Marie Langford, Dolly
Pickles and Betsy Igo were the at
tractive guests of Miss Mary Hardin
Vaught, Bullock Place, Lexington, FOR
a weekend visit.
Mr. and Mrs. William Crutchfield,
CT Frankfort, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ev-
erett Adams, of Lexington, were here
Tuesday to attend the funeral of Ma
ry Alberta Hardin.
Misses Fannie Bfandenburg, Lottie
and Hazel Carson and Letha Chit
wood and Mr.. George Brandrnbur@
were members OF a house party en-
tertained by Miss Mary Stewart al
Kirllsville.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
HIS PANTS CAUGHT FIRE

Paris, Ky. July 21.-Persons pass
ing the garage of r. c. Ru@gies on
Tuesday afternoon were moved first
to sympathy, and then to the point
Of suppressed laughter when Ru@@ie<;
automobile caught fire.
Ruggles, aided by neighbors, fought
hard to save his machine, hut when
he slipped and fell into a pool Of
gasoline his efforts were soon tulne.:
to saving himself. As .Ruggles 70
gained his feet the rear Of his trou
sers We're ignited by flames from the
machine, whereupon he proceeded 10
exhibit u number of fantastic and
vigorous, if not graceful, gymnastics,
He was able to check the fire in his
breaches only by sliding about half 8:
block. In the meantime his autom0-
bile, as we'll as his trousers was de-
stroyed.