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Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06
TINE SPEED OF JACKRABBITS

How fast can jackrabbit num-
Motorists Of Lyons. Kansas recent!
made tests of speed on country roads
and have found that co,tontails will
20 i5 miles an hour for half mile.
while q jackrabbit will travel more
than mile at 90 miles an hour be
fore hopping oil. the road
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06
DENVER LIVE STOCK.
Cattle.

Receipts were none TO liberal. but
ssnsand was not at It's normal height
OuJ The best was wanted and such
stock id not comprise a very large
part Of IN" run. While the better grades
lasioi trading was at It's height. and
prices appeared steady. The close was
lower.
Packers were not taking over their
Sus inHthFy amount as they had com
siderable beef on hand. \ rsW rathsr
toppy Cgnsi-nmsnts were received. and
thcSe sold readily at good figures.
StserE spid st 81 and se.Tt and the best
hettcrs offered brought E5.I5. Choice
20 fancy ones are quoted around $3.50.
strictly ehUig" cows are quoted at X5.a5
10 lutte higher.
Little busiu".s Was transacted in the
feeder and stygkcr section Good To
Shgieu gteeEs are quoted FRI $3.50 to
$500. Plslu kiHdr rnli as low a. 1I.75.
Hogs.
nEuv'T.s huE TnaEls.t was the heayi-
azt OF the season. but demand WA such
1hat trAuEFsrs we're made without dlf-
fICuity. Two loads OF strictly choice
hogs from sidney, Nsb,, topped the mar
get at {1.Z5. packers taking the con-
alignment Bulk Of sales ranged from
fsss 10 $3.50 a number Of loads aellinI.
at thu high end. Packers heavy
throwout hogs are quoted at $3.50 to
stock at the pr.sent time IL not in
sistent Quotations range from ts.25
40 $3.50.
sheep.
Trading was limited by a small sup
PLY on tn. local sheep market Two
loads OF Utah lambs, averaging seven
ty-fiv. pounds. sold for ss.fs. Medium
grade fat lambs were quoted at SO
while the choice to fancy kinds were
1sted at sl0.2S or possibly little bet
ter
The eve section was equally quiet
Two loads. averaging los pounds sold
for 81 and two more averaging III
NoIinda snlH Tor the aAme prlcA-
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Estate of Valentine Ehret, Jr. De-
ceased. No 555.
Notice is hereby given that on the
Both day Of January A. d. 1922. the
undersigned will present to the Coun-
ty Court Of Gunnison County, Colora-
do, its accounts for final settlement
of administration OF said estate. when
and where all persons in interest may
appear and object to them, il they so
desire.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF GUNNISON.
Administrator.
First publication, Dee. %, 1921
Last publication, Jan. 20, 1922.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06
SUMMONS
TrE PEOPLE OF TITE eTArI

o. a. .ihs gsferdantr 6b.vs named
GE-ETiSG,
Inr a-r hereby required ra appear ia
40 a.r.nn brought against yuu b. IN.
HlH rrusi PLAINTIFF. |a the Dis
t-rs '.Hr q Ggnris"u C.uHty. state
- l..'..at.. HEi uraE"F 'ET CON plant
-rr..5r Gr-aat Z is 5srvsa vIIhia ,hi,
.aaurr af. q arrv-t out - rhIs county
~ n bs pHhNratlUu- withl1 thirty days
afr.r 'hn arrv.rn hereof. rEgiurlve %
-hr 80. ~ r--V .ra. or Judgment by de-
.aaIt wITI be taken HEalu-t you accord
ms O. tho pF.."r OF ih" complaint
Md II d COPY ~ 'hs con piRtnt IN the
HnwFs entitled action b. not served
with this summons. or u ihe service
HHFHof ts made HHt q this state. thor
ton dnys additional 20 the time herein
before EUErl1sa faF appearance and an
.rsTr viii n~ rlI.Hsg before Tho taking
r Judgment lF HnHrut' H3 HgrF'said
Tho aaid arr..u ls brought TO quiet
md an Undivided unr-haif interest IN
I1aFE Nc. Hn II fs'rrllH 20. 81 -. g.
'Fi 5ub lU5. lea thr Town ~ Gunuispu.
rfnvihl plat ~ Wet GuuulFnn. on rle
o the TrrHfdFrUs rfG.H u said County.
and prays that a decree be given. de-
tlriHE and atIudElug that the above
hem. have No iutsTsHt uF estate what
Nrr lu af Co said Fral estate and town
-IaIutITz De- declared and hdJudEcd. the
said EI'EHtHsH in e. simple
.rrr .. clear - any claim a. said de-
'audaUts. and Tor such other and FUR
her relief a. 20 The Court may ss.m
EuH' and proper. nH VIII NOR" fully
lppraT from the complaint lE Eaid sc-
ION To- which reference b. her" made e
And you arc hereby notified that II
Fuu fan To- appear. and Co arTw"r the
aid complaint a. hbus. required the
aid plaintiffs VIII cause your default
g0 be entered herein. and then proceed
20 lud gm~nt against you a. prayed for
n said complaint
Given under my hand and II" seal
Z said Court Bt GunElEUu. In said
county. this 20th day OF November
s. - 1891
iSEAit TioS W. EsTIS, Clerk.
by EESSiE = WOLFE. Deputy.
First publication December 30, 1891
Last publication January -. 1879.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06

David Eastcrly is preparing TO
start building a log house as tempor-
AIRY quarters on his ranch which los;
its fine new house by fire early in De-
cember. Rebuilding on the cement
foundation OF his former home ha
been deferred for the present.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06

An idea OF the immense amount Of
saving which the elimination of the
war tax alone will make, may be
gained from the fact that during the
present year, one prominent western
railroad with headquarters in Denver
paid 10 the government over a million
dollars which had been collected from
shippers and passengers over that
particular road during the year By
virtue Of the war tax.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06
AsAFE TEST

For those who are in need Of q
remedy for kidney troubles and back
ache, It is, a good plan to try Deans
Kidney Pills. They are strongly rec
commended by people in this vicinity.
Geo. n. Pyle, Jr.. prop. garage,
Main SITS, Buena Vista, Colo, says: n
will vouch for Doan's Kidney Pills
for they have cured me. was down
for five weeks with dreadful bacl<ache.
As soon as / used Doan's my hack
was all right again. I know Of moth
ing I can recomnnd more highly than
this medicine"
CONE FOR GOOD
Over four years later, Mr.. Pyle
said: Il have not had any symptonss
Of kidney trouble since Doans Kidney
Pills cured me . few years ago.
hoxe told many others Of my expefi-
enee with DoansS~
Price eoe. 4 IN dsalers. Doa1
simply ask for . hdnsy rsnsdy-9ei
Dean's Kidney Pills. ~ ssne -
n. ryls haA Foseee-Mmu1
| C.. DuGnle. N. Z.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06

Salida has just voted bonds OF
Sli0OOO.00 for the erection Of new
school buildings.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06
COAL MINE BEING
OPENED NEAR CIMaRRON

IontrOSe Press
b. L. Barnett and c. j. Berry went
10 the coal mine Friday to build a
road and do some developing work.
They came back Monday and report
they have fine promise Of one Of
the best coal mines in the state.
Here's hoping tbs. IL will reach their
highest expectations for not only the
benefit Of themselves but that OF the
whole coHimun,.y.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06

Walter Enb0m came up from the
Saptnero region Sunday evening and
after a day or so in town, left for
Denver TO remain over the stock show
period.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06

John Lorr has rented the two room
house on the Ballard Coats property
on Upper Wisconsin street, and plans
TO remain in and around our city for
the balance OF the winter.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06
nay AND GRAIN PRICES

Corn. No. J yellow. per cwt...S SO
wheat. No. l. per bushel...... rs
Data. per cwt. .........-...... LIS
Barley. per cwt.. so
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06
METAL MARKETS,

Colorado settlement prices.
Far silver IAmertcanD. 8 ses
Bar silver tforeign)... .e5
Copper ................ Is o IA
Lead NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 40
Zinc ................... tss
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06

Pueblo Chieftain:-Semi-eritical and
semi-jucular references are some
times heard concerning the large
number Of saints days observed in
Latin countries, particularly in Mcxi-
CO. But anyhow each of these south
ern holidays has an ostensible reason
behind it. In the United States once in
seven years, the population deliberate
ly sustains u financial Of millions of
dollars by days childish idleness
without even a ghost of excuse for
il. That day of absolute senseless
soldering is January End.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06
- NsipNs
STATE or coLoRADO. 0

County 0f GuE1ls0n.
N THE DlsTEl
RAYMOND l. NuL.EEr
cod HNfBE 4 MI
Plaintiff.
Us
PRANK 0EFNr.ASy - j.
Naf'aHr-. tn. T-uErru~n
Efst-- ~ Brtr M-aFr.
IH-.aa-si FraHE Nd-ul-.
-.I.af - TE-uus. T.. .
% ~re The THlrHu-u .
IF-.-s rr Tt1rrara D.
N.II|n BHe-asa4 SrtfI- .
..-n-H arI Fred 4
wolfe E.'H ard only
FTa.rr 40 Law = Louis
f1.raa. .TN Tfs.. ped.
Tho s-.r. 20 Gas a.
Water E"TIH Tho
ga0r.-.l land a. If-.
motion SuwE Earr $ Vim
zar IarHHir. 81 ram a. .
N.'T -. .-r-..a- Enrf.H.
'sl.H Rust .rI Char
Iaz % i4.rTH- .a HIrr We
.ra f.r..fH-H nrI Ha
ErHaH..H ~ &C.,. Ha.H
The E.urlsrr Land T.
.r|.r fHFa r.uE.
The fsa IHg ITg- 7rn.rnr .
1-.rr.Hs. end FHrr'HH .
I EHr.ng and fahr l..
jerome aa Erlrr g-.r-
Dir. HFHrH and a. THlz-
F.FH ~ fEr HaHd The
EHEfHT frr-HiF.- TuT' ''HFu-
rarH. Tho IA Esr1
IF"fsI Company. and 3
&. Matthew. Receiver /
~ Tho Gum SON Town .
and Land Company.
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Gunnison news-champion., 1922-01-06
Heavy Cold? Chest
All Clogged Up?

loN let 1t get start, DIR. Kings
- New Discovery viii get right
down to work, relieving the tight feeling
in the chest. quieting the raci.ing
Tough, gently stimulating the bowels,
thus eliminating the cold poisons.
Always reliable. Just good medicine
made to ease colds and coughs.
For fifty years standard remedy.
All the family can take it with helpful
results. Eases the childrcns Group.
No harmful drugs. Convincing, hcai-
ing tas;e that the kddies like. At all
druggists, 60c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28
Girl COnfesses
Poisoning Child

Continued from Page One
was, and he pointed il out to me. The
lady told me there were women in the
jail, and that she often went there on
Sunday when the convicts had religious
services. ] wanted TO 80 there and give
myself mp, but ] wasn't sure about how
70 do f. had no money. only Two
cents, and couldn't pay the doctor for
the telephon" call. had ono car ticket
II went in back Of the Jail and lay
down on a lumber pile. ] threw the
hottie away. When It became daylight
! thought had better give myself up
then. met man ! had seen the day
before. when ! had been looking for the
jail and he took me TO the jail
Doesn't Ask for Pity
II don't deserve any pity. only
wish YOU would put IN" IN jail for life.
! don't want u ever get Ou'. don't
want /" go in for JUST twenty five or
thirty years. but for life. ! was afraid
yesterday that they would lynch me ~
told them what I had duHe. and tina.
was why I was afraid n give myself
up then, but don't care now what
happen You can lynch mo. or make
me takc those tablets. II makes no d!f.
ference 10 me. for hav" nothing to live
for. and thcr" is no place IN the world
for me-
There had been rumorS about the
nelghhorhood whore the girl lived that
ST." believed in reincarnation and
thought tina, she would be born again.
perfect in form and mind. if shc com
mltt"d suicide She was asked about
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28

II. No" she replied, wearily. "Whcn
I die I will 20 to he'll
Tho parents Of the dead child. Mr.
and Mrs. Leo Van Horn, live in a tent
on the ontskirts Of Horsham. They
recently 0,iue from Arizona. The
father worhs as q carpenter for a sub
urban contractor and the mother works
at Willow Grove. They had the little
nine years old
Father Us In Philadelphia
Miss Mack A. the daughter Of Mrs.
Emma Mack. and lived with her in II
one story cottage nearby. Mrs. Mack,
whose husband Ans a theatrical board
ing house at Eleventh street and Lehigh
avenue. took her daughter to the conn
try to live in the hope It would benefit
her mentally and ply sically. She has
club foot and a hare lip.
At 1 o'clock yesterday, while little
Anne Marie was wing about the fields.
Miss Mack called to her, and, taking
her by the hand. took her for walk.
The delighted child ran along. prattling
in her childish way. In a short time
Miss Mack brought her back. deatbly
pale. and very i'll.
Calling Edward Van Horn TO her.
MISS MACK, told MIN mis- SlStcr was i'll,
and asked him TO take charge Of her.
Then MissS. Mack tooK the trolley to
Doylestown. Edward put his sistert In
bed and then. not knowing how Ill
she was. went swimming. The child
lay alone i'm agony. calling for her
mother. untih found shortly after
o'clock. and taken in an ambulance
to the Abingdon Hospital. wheres she
died at midnight last night.
Miss Mack went to Doylestown, md
called at the of17re Of DR.. MurphyL She
insisted that he call the Arlington Hos.
pital and have am ambulance sent, for a
little girl who was sick with poison.
She described then symptoms and gave
the location. White the ply ysiciani was
telephoning, Miss Mack>,walked from
his Office.
Got Pills From Emma
When the little girl was found. lying
in the tent, she said, Emma gave. me
three blue pills and toldl me to eat
them
This started the search for Miss
Mack.
Mrs. Mack paid a visst of coincidence
TO Mrs. Van Horn today. II do not
blame you for this. Mrs. Mack" Sbbed
Mrs. Van Horn. II know you could
not help IT,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28

Fourth. That parochiaI and munici pa
corporations throughout the State shall
be- and they sre hereby authorised and
empowered TO give such financial and
other aid in the preparation, ahHtalla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28

There can be "slip of judgment in buying one Of
the Darlington Charmeusee Costume Slips at $29 W.
have sold thousands of them this month Light weight but
shadow.proof; trimming of let several lengths
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28

girl Of the Wards. Husband and wife
showed deep grief over the death ol
their child, but Mr.. Cloud secuted a
theory that grief led Ward to kill his
wife and himself.
The Deputy Coroner said he under
stood Ward had been drinking for sew.
eral days and that he had quarrels
with his wife. The man had never
been In trouble. he said. and was re-.
ghrded as a hard. working man, appar-
emily devoted to his family.
Ward formerly was employed by the
Pure OIL Company and lived at Mar
Gus Hook before moving to Linwood
Heights.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28

and heard the children screaming in
terror. She could not see either Of
their parents. After waiting a few
moments. Mrs. Sager decided to enter.
She found Mrs. Wards body huddied
on the floor with her dress soaked in
blood.
Mrs. saser had courage enough to 10
to the kitchen where Ward lay dead
with tho revolver in his stiifening hand.
The neighbor led the children to her
own home and then notified the authori.
ties.
Ward had several teams with which
he hauled cinders, ashes and gravel on
contract. He was regarded as fairly
prosperous and was buying his home.
Three Of their five children lived else
where.
Deputy Coroner Cloud knew Ward
and last winter buried a six year old
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28

The woman who is accustomed to wearing $500 Silk
81 SIS, three pairs for $685. Some have slight mpeee
ons but appearance is in way affected. Made
from pure heavy sik full fashioned; black, white and
eral shoe shades
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28

When $1,000 will buy a
really serviceable and we'll
appearing Summer Cape or
Coat there can be no excuse
for not being prepared for cool
days and evenings. Many
different styles in both women's
and misses sizes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28
Murders Wife,
KILLS Himself

Continued from Pase One
o'clock Then she cooked breakfast
while Ward, in a sullen mood. went
to the stable and fed his horses. His
wife was bending over the stable when
he returned and opened fire.
The five shots and then a sixth after
a few moments were heard by Mrs.
Edward Sager. who lives at Huddell and
Johnson avenues. across theistreet from
the Ward home.
Mrs. Sager peercd into window
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28

But they are not $500
Waists-no indeedl You would
expect to pay at least a dollar
more for them. Handsome
Handmade Blouses and va
rious other styles. Be sure to
see them tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28
Is Given Vote OF Thanks


present the fairs case before commit .
tees or State officers.
Is Given Vote OF Tharks
Mr.. Perez introduced the resolution
and vas It's sponsor. 4 warm vote Of
thanks is to be sent TO the House
leader in appreciation Of his diSinter-
ested efforts. The resolution. which IS
more than 1000 words in length, and
which cites in it's preamble the pur-
poses Of the fair and its national and
| international character, reads.
BE It Resolved, That the Legisla.
! ture Of Louisiana heartily approves the
holding in Philadelphia in 1926 Of an
international exposition celebrating the
sNsGu centennial Of American inde.
! rendence.
Resolved, Further, That il is the
sense Of the Legislature that the State
81 l.onis.Nnn should participate in n
suitable and creditable way in such
s"squl- centennial celebration;
Resolved. Further, by the House Of
Representations Of tho State 0f Louis
ianG, the Senate concurr!ng. That 'ho
invitation from the president of the
SesQui Centennial Exhibition Assor!a-
lion Of the city Of Philadelphia. Penn.
sylvania, IS hereby accepted by this
General Assembly and thur the State
Of Louisiana shall participate in said
SeSQui -C"ntcnnia Exposition 70 be hc'd
In the cry Of Philadelphia. Pennsyl.
Vanla, In the following manner:
First. That the Governor shall ap-
point commission to be knoSn as the
! Independent Celebration Commission
~ the Stat" Of louisiana" consisting
OF seven commissioners. one 0f whom
snail he the Commissioner Of Agricu!.
turp and Immigration, one the Secre-
tary Of the State Fairs Of Louisiana.
one the Director Of the Experiment Sta
tlons Of the Louisiana State Inivcr-
sity, Agricultural and Mechanical Col.
lcgc, one tho Curator Of the Louisiana
State Museum. one the secretary Of the
Immigration Division Of Louisiana De.
partment Of III" Agricultural and Imml.
grafton. ono the Commissioner of Con
servation. and one III" Secretary of the
Agricultural Bureau Of tho New Or.
, leans Association Of Commerce.
Second That such commission shall
organize by the elcction from their
members Of a chairman and secretary.
The members shall receive no compcn-
satiOn The commission shall work in
conjunction with the Congress Of the
United States, the Legislature Of the
several States and the authorities con-
duct!ng said Seslui centennial Exposl-
lion. and shall prepare and execute a
plan for the participation Of the State
Of Louisiana in said celebration and ex-
hibton.
Third, That II shall be the duty Of tho
heads of the several departments Of the
State Government, on the request and
under tn" direction of the commission
to prepare II full and complete display
Of what is possible and desirable in thir
respective departments. but there shall
be no ~ aries or expense paid. except
such clerical and necessary expenses as
the commission nay deem necessary
Arrange for Cash Aid
Fourth. That parochial and municipal
corporations throughout the State shall
be and they src hereby authorised and
empowered to give such financial and
other aid in the preparation, asstalla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28
SKIRT S
S | .25

Fresh. new Summer Skirts of
surf satin and gabardine
white, of course, for your 4th
OF July outing and the warm
days of summer. Five good
styles and all sizes to start
with. First Floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28
DRESSES
S $3.50

For mademoiselle or ms
older woman who wears b, 10
or 20 years. Typically dainty
Summer Dresses of the be"
cotton wcaves-as cool as az
Atlantic breeze. Some Be ~
WALES numbers included.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28

--LATEST IN RADIO
Every development in this rapidly develop
inG field Of science and Amusement IL an.
alyzed by VIM q. Ellis. former radio expert
y. 8. Navy. regularly In the PUBLIC LEDGER.
Make II a Habit."-Adv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28

The Darlington $500 Hat Boxes are by far the mos!
popular luggage item for the of 1922 Both round
square styles which will Hats and many other
light to carry but strong
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-28
Fair Is MdOrSed
BY La. Assembly
Continued from PAGE One

Continued from PAGE One
lature, as Il had not been found posi- :
BILE 10 send n spec!a! representative to
Baton Rols" 20 answer questions and
present the fairs case before commit.
tees or State officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-14
FOUR MILLIONS NET
 INCOME INCREASE
By Associated Press

Washington. June 13.-Net incomes of Individuals reported to the gov ernment during 1920 increased by nearly 5000, ,00o. .000 and the number of returns by nearly $2,000,000 over 1919, while the taxes received fell off by about $1s5,000, ,000. according to preliminary statistics issued tonight by Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair.
 Small Returns Grow
 Returns for incomes between $I,00o and $2,oe0 increased by more than 5oo.oo0 in 1920, as compared with 1919, while those for the larger classes of income dropped heavily, returns for incomes of $l,000.0oo and over falling from 65 in 1919 to S3 in 1920.
 The average net income on returns for 1920 was $3,269.40, the average amount of tax $14s.os, and the aver age tax rate 4.53 per cent, while as relating to the entire population of the country, subject to the federal income tax, the proportion filing re- turns was 6.S5 per cent, the per capita net income reported was $223.s7 and the per capita income tax was $1o.i4.
 For the calendar year 1920, there were 7,25a.944 personal income tax returns filed reporting a total net income of s23.735.629.1 .1s3 and yielding a total tax of S1.075, ,053,6S6, as com pared with 5,332,760 returns for a to- tai income of $19,s59, 9,491,4 and a tax yield of $1,269, ,e3O.i04 in 1919. Personal Returns Increase
 There were 2,s71,950 personal re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-14
ADJUSTMENTS
DTS OF DANCE HITS
 TOTS BILL AT LOEw's

Even the torrid weather has had no effect on the enthusiasm and size of the audiences enjoying the vaude- vile bill and featurA offering of the first half of this week at Loew's Bijou and such acts as that presented by Armstrong and the Gilbert Sisters in their Bits of Dance Hits" which are. being given enthusiastic applause.
 Other acts include the skit 50 Am I" by George Robey and Charles Gould, eccentric comedians. Mardo and Rome in their Collision of Fun. : a comedy character skit. and the Cliff Bailey duo. in comedy aefobatic novelty.
 Charles Jones in the screen feature Pardon My Nerve" also furnished considerable good entertainment with many thrills and surprises added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-14
Nanchang Threatened
 as Sen Army Aduances
By Associated q Press

Ktukiang, Province of kiangsi, June 13.-wealthy Chinese with their families and valuable are flee ing from Nanchang. capital Of Xii angst province, as the army of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the South China leader, advances northword.. Looting at the hands of the southern troops are feared. American missionaries at Eanchang are also prepared to leave if if becomes necessary for the feared. American missionaries at Nanchang are also prepared to leave if 1t becomes necessary for the forces of Wu Pei-Fu, the military power of the Picking government to evacu- ate Nanchang.
 The American gunboat Isabel is stationed here ready co protect American interests if the necessity arises. The Japanese and British vessels, Sumica and Cockshafer. re- spectively, are here also. Dr. Suns army has captured Kanchow Ki, in ths south of Kiangsi province. A report from the south June 10 said the forces of wu Pei-Fu were re- tr. ting northward.