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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
PRES. HARDING WILL
ADDRESS CONGRESS
Will Deliver His I'irs Message
To Tint Body In
Person.

Washington u. e.. April IL
President Hnriine's message to cong
rcss to be delivered in person at 1
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon had not
been completed tonight and he re-
manned at work on II in his study this
evening. Tho preparation occupied
virtually all OF the chief executives
attention today his hope of sending
to the. printer short and quickly
prepared document being abandoned.
AS 1t took form tonight tho manu-
script covered many questions and
thrcutcrod to run several newspaper
columns in length.
Besides making specific legislative
recommendations tho message In cN-
pccted to serve as a broad dcclAra-
tion OF administration policy.
1t - understood that the president
decided on such a pronouncement in
the belief 1t would make for a gen
eral understanding at home and
abroad. even tho somo questions
touched on arc not 10 be treated in
immediate legislation.
Mr.. Harding remained away from
his office today and received in his
study in tho White House only a ro-
visitors. He wrote his manuscript
in long hand and turned I, over TO
stcnogra piers several pages at
time. At dinner time little moro than
half of the document had been type
WTll'tn. ltrlII. IINhtlon. inc ram
road situation and foreign relations
are expected to hold major places in
the message and all are likely TO bs
made subjects of exhaustive discus
sion. II has been indicated he would
carry del!ncation OF his attitude u
step further than in his pre-inau-
guration uttcranccs and might maka
important announcement of policies
ono announcement forecast by off
cials is expected to indicate waning
possibility that tho administration
will enter the Versailles League OF
Nations on any terms In that con-
nection. Mr.. Harding is considered
certain to indorsc the resolution OF
peace with Germany. tho IL is be-
iicved he will not ask hasty action
while his negotiations for a new in
concert are in progress.
Repeal of the excess profits tax
and substitution OF other tax sched-
ules by congress is to be asked. and
his recommendations for "A tariff pro-
gram are expected to include en-.
crgency measures TO protect agri-
cultural interests. 1t is understood
h. will request passage OF tho immi.
grafton and budget bills that failed In
the last congress and will suggest
legislation TO coordinate and facili-
tate soldier welfare work and to pro-
vide system of public highway
Two constructive proposals OK
pccted to be Incorporated will urge
creation of general government de-
partment of public welfare and of a
to handle liquidation OF
surplus property acquired by ths
goYernment during the war. II has
been indicated that in each task,
details would be left to congress,
acting on the advice Of the special
II appointed to study re-
organization OF the executive depart.
ments.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
9th CONGRESS \
CONVENES IN
EXTRA SESSION
Organize and Await Mes
sage from Harding to Be
Delivered Today

Washington. u. c.. April 1.-THE
sixty-seventh congress convened TO-DAY
with fcN departures from precedent
and adjourned until tomorrow, when
at l O'Clock a joint session will heur
President Harding deliver his mes
sage,
Appointment of committees to notify
the president Of the assembling of the
extra session, recollection OF Speaker
Giilctt and other Republican officers
of the house. introduction of hundreds
of bills, and resolutions in the house
and organization affairs, were principal
features of today's session The SEN
ate organized by the Republicans al
the extra session last month, was in
session only twenty minutes. Crowds
throncsd the galleries.
President Harding's message tomor-
row is to be the signal for the be
ginning of work. \ great crush at the
house chamber for the first appcaran,e
of tho new executive before congress
is expected.
Admission is to be by card only. Tho
senate also viii get down to business
tomorrow when bills and resolutions
are. to he introduced and debate be-
gun ON the $4,000 600 Colombian treaty.
Senator Lodge, Republican leader gave
notice today that he would move for
open discussion aud make the initial
speech for ratification. The final vote
will como April 20, under agreement.
The emergency tariff bill, introduced
today, Is 10 be tho houses first busi-
ness. Debate is 10 start Wednesday
aud leaders hope for prompt passage.
Chairman Pcnrosc of tho senate fl
nance committee said tonight tnat the
bill also would he rushed thru tho
senate. He also announced tina; tho
finance committee would meet We'd
ncsday 10 take up interval revenue
revision.
In the opening prcliminaries today
the Overwhelming Republican ma
jorities OF twenty-five in the senate
about lI0 in the housc worked with
precision. Speaker Gillctt was rc-olcct-
I'D. aaS to l22 with Representative
kitchin. North Carolina, Democratic
floor leader. his prrfunctory opponent.
Representative London. New York.
only socialist member. voted present"
the Republicans also BOWED over an
attempt by Representative Flood.
Democrat Of Virginia. TO Investigate
the election Of Representative n. f.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
OKLAHOMA Wins
BOUNDARY Line
IN HIGH COURT
South Bank Red River Is
Oklahona-Texas Boun-
Diary Line

Washington. d. C., April IL
today the frs. big point in her suit
with Texas for jurisdiction over va!u-
able Red river oil fields. In an opin-
ion unanimous except that Associate
Justice Clark took no part the court
held that the south bank of the river
must be taken as the true boundary
between Texas and Oklahoma from
tho southeastern corner of the latter
state to >ihe point wherc the river
crosses the one hundrcdth meridian
of longitude. More than 1000 miles
of boundary were fixed by the dcci
sion.
Tho court based its findings on the
terms Of the treaty signed in 1919
between the United States and Spain
which "consummated the Louisiana
Purchase" That document, it held,
affirming its own decision in the case
OF the United States VS.. Texas set the
South bank of the river as the true
boundary.
Delimination of the location of the
South bank" was postponed untN the
entering of the formal decree which
will be promulgated. it was an
nounced within thirty days
Until this decree is made public
those interested will be little better
off than before today's decision ac-
cordipE to persons familiar with the
territory. as the river is wide and
shallow.
Soon after the suit in equity was
Instituted by Oklahoma. attention ot
the supreme court was called to the
serious conflicts" which had occur
rcd between county officials from
both sides of the river over disputed
Jurisdiction and between claimants to
oil and gas rights under the laws of
the two states as opposed TO other
claims based on tho contention that
tho oil deposits under the river were
vested in the federal government
Recognizing the danger of armed
conflict" even the court said. 1t pro-
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
8 INDICTMENTS AGAINST
ALLEGED SLAYER OF IL

Monticello. Ga. April il.-Eight in
dictmcnts were found against John s.
Williams, charging murder Of eight
farm hands. Eight indictments also
were returned against clyde Manning
for the same killings.
Huiand Williams was indicted for the
killing of "A negro named "Black
Strap"
Ono joint indictment WAS returned
against Marvin and Leroy Williams
charging them with the murder Of n
negro known as Iron Jaw" and Mar
win Williams WAS indicted also for the
murder OF a negro named John Single
ton.
John s. Williams was convicted of
the murder Of ono OF the negroes in
Newton county last week and scn-
tenccd to life.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
man W|ELOS KNIFE
IN ROBBERY ATTACK

Attacked by pair of young
Mexicans az he stepped from the
stable at the city corral. Az West
First street. at $50 o'clock Monday
night. John Lathim. 81. a lahorer en-
ployed at Shc corral. struggled to
free himself from his aSsailants, one
of whom attacked him face to face.
while tho other lcaped upon him
from behind, he states, and that
heavy clothing probably saved his
life. for one of the Mexicans used "a
two-cdged knife, fully seven inches
long. Lathim says he was given no
warming or command to hold up his
hands. but came out OF the stable
door and the Mexicans jumped at
him. The one in front attempted to
stab him. but the sharp point of the
blade penetrated his canvas Jacket
and jersey sweater with difficulty.
and little more than entered the skin
were inflicted on Lathims loft arm,
both superficial.
AS the knife -wielder struggled with
his victim, the Mexican behind
1lathim snatched a leather purso con-
tanning $50 in bills from his hip
pocket. Lathim. meanwhile, obtained
a grasp upon the othcr'a knife-hand.
and succeeded in wrestling the
weapon from 1t. Tho pair then fled
down First street toward Greenwood
street.
Police were called. and Lathim was
taken to the city hall. where his
wounds were dressed by Jim Burns,
city health officer. Lathim de-
scribed the assailapts as short and
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
GREAT BRITAIN AND
FRANCE MAKE REPLY
An,wcr On Ysp Mandate Note said
To Be In Hands OF
Soc HugheA.

Warrington. d. C, April Ii.-F'rancc
ard Great Britain are understood to
have replied to Secretary Hughes notes
regarding tho japanese mandate over
tho Pacific Island OF Zap. Tho Brit
ish governments response is said to
have been preliminary.
State department officers. while in
timatinE replies had come declined to
say go positively. or TO Indicate their
nature.
France. in replying to previous
American note on Yap expreased the
hope that the controversy between the
United States and Japan could he set
tied by direct negotiations without in
vOlvinK her a. q principal
Whether renewed expression is given
to this hope in Frances latest note has
not been disclosed but somc diplomats
believe that in any event her now COM
munication would 10 further as Mr..
Hughes dealt with tho whole subject
OF mandates as well A. with Yzp.
It has hocn tho expectation of state
department officers and OF some for
eign cnvoys that tho allies would ad-
init tho soundness OF tho American
position, that as one of principal allied
and associated powers in favor of
which Germany -cncrnocd its right and
titles in its overseas possessions. the
United States il entitled to "A voice in
disposition OF those territories.
II has been assumed that the appii-
cation OF the principle will be left to
further negotiations. Details OF the
application. it Is said. might embrace
the awarding OF mandates. as well as
terms under which the former German
territories would be administered. Sec
rotary Colby in his note to Great BAt-
ain on the Mcsopotamian oil question.
as we'll as his communication of Feb
ruary to tho league OF nations council
on zap. contcndcd that tho American
government should be given oppor-
'unity TO pass on tho mandate forms
before final adoption.
In view OF tho supposed tentative
character OF the British reply to Mr.
Hughes. there was little disposition in
official circles 10 comment regarding
the attitude OF that government. The
opinion has been advanced. however
that Great Britain's atti,ode- probably
would be influenced largely by whether
or not Japan insisted on the carrying
out of tho treaty OF London under
which Great Britain and France
asreed she should have the former Ger
man islands. north of tho equator
Ihis treaty was entered into before the
United states declared war against
Germany.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
EX-EMPRESS0F
GERMANY dies;
HEART DISEASE
Had Been Sufferer for a
Year-Burial Will Be
In Potsdam, Germany

Doom. Holland. April 1l.-Former
Crown Prince william arrived today
in the company OF the burGomastcr
of Wieringen and Adjutant Won Rcnn.
j B Kan. secretary general OF affairs
OF tho Dutch government. met the
former prince in tho village.
Many kilograms of coincidence were
received today at Doorn castle. Num-
crous beautiful wrcaths from members
of the nobility living near Doom were
sent to the castle. Count Won Benti-
nck OF Amcrongcn. in whose home
former Emperor William resided, paid
a visit of coincidence to Doom.
Tho German flag was hoisted at half
mast over the tower of inc castle.
Doom. Holland. April Il-(By The
Associated Prcss.)-Formcr Empress
Augusta Victoria of Germany died here
at o'clock this morning. by strange
coincidence the end came just one year
after she suffered her first serious at
tack of heart disease.
1t was while she was preparing to
enter the house of Doom, the present
homo of the former emperor OF Ger
many after her long residence at
Amcrongen that she was stricken with
what at tho time was believed to be "a
fatal attack. That was on April H.,
1870. For a few days there were re-
ports that her death was momcntarily
expected but she rallied and accom-
panied her husband to Doom on May
l. last.
Attacks of her fatal malady rccurrcd
Al frequent intervals. each sapping her
vitality and nuIlifying the measures
taken by specialists to restore her
health When her son, former Prince
Joachim committed suicide. in Berlin
last July. she was in such serious condi-
tion that tho news OF his death was
kept from her for long time. and 1t
Is said she never learned her son kill
cd himself.
~L.atc last autumn the former cmpreas
condition gradually became worse. and
on several occasions her children were
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
Cork Lord Mayor
Barred From u. S.

Washington, d. C., April 1Il--unless
courts intervene. Donal O'Callaghan.
lord mayor OF cork, who came here
last January as stowaway and with
out "A passport, must depart on or be-
fore June ;.
orders that immigration inspectors
takc O'Ca1laghan into custody should
he be found in tho United States after
that date, were issued today by Sec.
rotary OF Labor Davis. 1t also was
disclosed that on last Wednesday thu
state department denied his petition
contending that he was entitled to an
asylum in tho United States as po.
iitical refugee.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
Bolshevjki Bar
u. S. Citizens

New York, April 1f.-Thc soviet
government has issued an order
prohibiting any ono from the
United States from crossing the
borders OF Russia after April 20,
according to "a cable message madc
public today by Charles Recht, at
torncy here for tho Russian soviet
government,
The message. received from the
soviet cOnsul ut libau, stated that
nIl emigration from thi, country
would fc suspended after that date
until an official representative Of
tho soviet government. with au-
usOrity to wise passports Of per-
sons who desire TO go to Ruada,
arrives In the United States. No
Indication rs to when such an Of
ficial would arrive was cont aimed In
the message.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12

only two Of the seven furnaces. Ac-
cordipR ~ Mr.. Hills, 2co workmcn arc
now employed whereas $50 men formed
the payroll year ago.
It is tho intention OF the company
officials TO shut down one of the four
plants. In the event that the Pueblo
mill is closed, it will remain inactive
for a period of months. pending the
revival of business in the smelling
industry. Tho plant does general
smelling, handling gold, silver. copper
and lead orc.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
D. 5. SUPREME
GIVES OPINION

Washington. April 1i.-Tempornry
cancellation of II patent granted to the
Northern Pacific railroad covering
o.6sO acres OF land in Gallatin county,
Montana, was ordered today by the
supreme court. Tho road was given
tho right. however, to produce furth
evidence to support It's claim to the
patent.
Tho case came TO tho court on an
appeal from n decision OF lower court $
upholdins the roads claim. Tho gor
crnment contcndcd that before tn.
roads claim was filed the land had
been withdrawn pending determination
OF tho advisabiliiy of including them
in a national forest reserve. Through
some inadvcrtcncc, however, "A patent
was Issued by the land office.
Washington, April 1i:-rnjunctions
obtained by tho city Of Fairfield. Ia.
in lower courts restraining Tho Iowa
Electric company from increasing its
yates above those SGT in its fran
chisc. was set aside today By the su-
premc court which reversed the lower
courts.
Washington. April 11.-convlction
of j. sydney Smith. Charles NJ.
Thompson and c. A. Smith on charges
of conspirinS to defraud persons do
ing business with the United states
Livestock company. Nebraska cor
poration. was in effect confirmed to-
day when tho supreme court refused
to review their cases. ]. sydney
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
One OFFOUR Smell TIERS MSTATEETOQ CLOSE

Officials of the American Smelling
and Refining company contemplate
closing down ono OF tho four smclters
OF that concern In Colorado shortly
according to information from f.. a.
Hills, In charge of tho Pueblo SmcItcr
in a statement made Monday after
noon. Whether the Pueblo smelter will
be tho one to close is not definitely
known but Mr.. tIiils asserts tho dc
ci.ion will probably reach this city
Within the next ten days.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
MILITARY HONORS ARE
EXTENDED TO VIVIANl

New York. April Military honors
were extended today TO Rene Nivisni.
former premier OF France. who came
from Washington to address an all
American gathering tonight.
lilo met Gov. n. l., Miller this after
noon to inspect Officially a detachms Mt
of New York National Guards In Gems
tral Park. most of the detachment be-
ine composed of former soldiers who
fought with the French armies.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12

Tho four plants in this state are 10
cstcd at Pueblo. Durango. bcadvilic
and Denver.
Tho Denver smcltcr known as tho
Globe smeltcr at Globcvillc. Mr.. Hills
said. has not opcr ated smelling furn-
aces for two years. The only work now
going on there is the operation OF the
arsenic plant. Tho Durango and LcadS
Ni'Ic plants arc operating at part
time capacity.
At Furblo. the nmcltcr is opera ting
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
Germans Ready
To Battle Poles

Psris, April 11.-Dispatchcs received
from the allied commission in upper
Silesia whicn supervised the recent
plebiscite there. declare complete
German military organization num-
boring 90 battalions. with a full COM
plemept OF machine guns and other
arms and munitions. is ready for ac.
ton in case the German claims for
upper Siicsia are rejected by the al
lied supreme council.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
BABE FALLS In TUB
OF HOT WATER; DIES

Colorado Springs. Colo, April IL
Joseph Jr.. Is months old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Stefan. of Colorado
Springs fell into a tub of hot water
and lost his life today. Tho youngster
vas playing abou, while the family
washing was being done.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
CHILD BURNS TO
DEATH IN SHED

Denver. April 11.--Charlottc Epping.
four years old, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Anthony Epping. ii3s Navier
street today, went to frame chicken
house at the rear of her home with
her brother and n ncighbor's child. A
few minutes later the place was in
flames. Firemen rescued the brother
and the neighbours child, but Char
lottc was found dead. The other chill
drcn declared tho trio had been play
ing with matches.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
FRANCE AND ENGLAND
ANSWER u. S. NOTES

Washington, April i1.-rancc and
Great Britain are understood to have
replied to Secretary Hughes recent
over the Pacific island of Yar. Tho
British governments response is said
to have been of "A preliminary nature.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12
CHICAGOAN GETS PLACE
NEXT TO DR.. WORK

Warrington. April ii,.-Appointment
OF Col Edward II. Shaughncssy of
Chicago. as second assistant post
master general. was announced today
at the White House.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12

Chicago. April 11.-Col. Edward II.
Shaughncssy. appointed second assist
ant postmaster general today. was a
telegraph messenger boy In Chicago
% years ago. and rose to the train
master of tho Chicago and Northwest
crn railroad. lic obtained his title as
n lieutenant colonel in the A. T.. +.
starting as first lieutenant in tho
l7th engineers and advancing 10 super
intendent OF transport corps during the
81. iNihicl and Mouse Argonno often
sivcs. He was given tho distinguished
service medal for this work
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12

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John Says:

Since an sirplane takes to
the air it seems ridiculous to
say the air service is on a
war footing.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-12

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Gunnison news-champion., 1921-11-18

RAIDER. The two-stOry hotel Is well
patronizsd, being conveniently located
on the main automobile thorofare of
Gunnison-
A beautiful modern home is that
which Ernest Miller has been con-
srruc-ing for two seasons, and which
he completed for occupancy during
the summer. II is m the same yard
as his former home, but facing south
on Georgia Ave. Mr.. Miller being
himself an expert carpenter, has in
stalled N. finest woodwork. finishing
the interior in white oak. Most mod
ern appliances for kitchen, dining
room, laundry room in the basement,
a fine fireplace and other up-to-date
features make il one Of the most
handsome Of homes
Icon Dutemyre built himself n
comfortable four-room cottage early
IN the summer, and has been ocupy-
ing il for some months. This j. To-
Gated on East Virginia Ave. Altho
not large, il is complete as 4 modern
home.
Further out on this street, James
Ferrens has made over the barn in
the rear Of the Zweifel home into a
comfortable residence, which Is al
ready in use. relieving the housing
shortage of which Gunnison has been
complaining.
The interior Of the Graft House. re-
Gently purchased by Mrs. George Ma
son has during the season been thoroly
renovated. Offices and rooms repaint-
ed and papered and small stock of
store goods added. This is an addi-
ton TO Lower Main Street.
The purchase of the Webster frame
building by Rufe Sarson was but re-
Gently eousummated, but Mr.. Sarson
has the building connected with the
sewer and is engaged in making over
the upstairs for his residence. Later
his harness and shoe shop Will occupy
the lower floor.
The Rainbow Route thru town is
building up a regular street OF
garages. Pretentious among them
will be the cement structure which
A. o. Brooke has we'll started this
season. Full basement and two COM
plcte stories is his plan. The base
poured in approved modern style of
cement construction. This building is
so X 100 feet.
Complete remodelling of the Webs
ter building into modern hotel has
been an important feature in the re-
viyal Of building in Gunnison. Early
in the year this three-story brick was
secured and quickly changed nto "The
Gunuison Hotel and Tea Room now
under the management of Miss Eta
Houghton, an experienced hotel and
dining room manager The first floor
is occupied by lobby, dining room and
kitchens. The second and third floors
now offer room accommodations that
are very desirable and greatly in
crease the hotel accommodations of
our uptown section.
The Allen brick apartments, for
many years used as the Boys Club,
and now owned by Fred Mckee, are
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-11-18

undergoing thoro renovation and re-
making into two residences, Of three
rooms and bath each Jack Wilson
has taken the contract for the plumb
ing and fixtures These apartments
Will be ready for occupancy in a COM
paratively few days II Is Mr.. Nc
KEGS intention TO add furnace heat,
probably sufficient for his own resi-
dence in the same yard.
Frank Davies has the instzllment
of machinery in the Eastman building
nearly complete and hopes TO open our
Gunnison Steam Laundry by the 2s;h
Of this month Much work has been
done in the interior of this building.
connecting with sewer, placing the
engine. boilers and such other nlachin-
cry on cement foundations. etc. The
opening of the home laundry will be
distinct economic gain to the town
and surrounding community.
A threeroom log cabin in the south
east part of town is being erected by
John Pelikan. who will have comfort
able bachelor quarters of his own
this winter Mr.. Pelikan is recently
from Ohio City and works on the
county roads during the summer.
News-ChSmpion hopes that none Of
the new houses have been omitted in
this hasty survey. II that should
have occurred, il will be conferring .
favor to remind this office of it.