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Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-10
PIANO AT A BIG
nUSCNUINT

Piano of fine quality left on our
hands in public warehouse will be
sold at once. No reasonable offer
OF price and terms refused. Write
today for full information to The
knight-Campbell Music Co., Den
yer, Colorado.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-10
Gregg Rust Of Boulder was IL
town on Friday.

Dir. and Mrs. r. ]. Kavalec and
daughters Zola, Doris and Catherine
went Monday to the w. j. Clark
cabin to stay until Thursday.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-10

r. j. Kavalec came in Sunday
morning from Denver to attend the
funeral OF B. l.. Van vechten of La
Jara. The Van Vechten and Kava-
lee families were very close friends
for a number of years.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Carey Ca0pbeii asd
sou left wednesday 0oeatng 10 thsA
ear for their home n Mitchell. Nsss.
aftsr visiting NJ. canpesli's mother
Nrs. James Caovooel
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-10
FAssErrs STORE NEWS
. . : : . .

evil. Yesterday 1t dawned ON us
that 1t is blessed privilege, and
today We know that work performed
in the spirit of service is An act of
Worship"
-
Lack Eagle in company with Tom
Duke. Harry Lawton. and Eugene
Eagle, spent two days fishing last
week on North Clear Creek. They
stopped with Rube Fuliington. Tom
Duke Is manager OF the Henkel-
Duke Nero. Co., wholesale grocers,
and Harry LawtonN represents the
above firm In this territory. Mr..
Duke said he caught more fish than
he ever caught in two days before
and that the spot where they stop
ped was nearer the ''end of the
road" and closer to the beauties of
Nature than any place he had ever
gone.
Mrs. George Burgett is spending
this week at Masonic park.
-
Hams, meats and bacon are
scheduled for a special run in the
grocery department during the next
seven days.
MIR. Ball of the ladies' shoe de-
partment, is vacationing along one
Of our trout streams this week.
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No doubt you have noticed the
improved entrance to the dry goods
room. The gradual slope of the en-
trance from the sidewalk to the main
floor will greatly accommodate Gus
toners wheeling baby carriages and
makes entrance easy to everyone.
Bert Berry did the cement work and
w. Ii. Barley lettered the firm
name in Mosaics.
go
4 W. II. Golf attended the Odd Eel
" lows picnic at Masonic park, Tues.
day.
You will be able to make con-
siderab BILE saving on many necessary
articles Of wearing apparel IL you
will attend our special August bar
gain sale which begins this week.
Silks. sport shoes. hose and = lot
Of mems suits are heavily cut.
suits are heavily cut.
sss
Mrs. Oids resumed her duties In
the ready-to-wesr department Mon
day. She is particularly anxious to
have her customers see the new fall
styles OF the Palmer Garment"
dresses. suits and coats. There Is
y lot OF satisfaction in buying a
new garment at this time. when you
may have the correct style and en-
I jov a full season's wear.
- go
The largest and most beautiful
dahiia we have ever seen. was
brought TO the office last Wednes-
day morning. Among the many
things for which our valley IL espec-
tally adapted IL the growth and cul-
ture Of flowers. A walk about town
reveals many beautiful flower plots.
A bit OF announcement and deter
mination and We could enjoy a
wealth Of beautiful flowers.
MIR. and Mrs. Serum expect to
spend Friday and Saturday At the
Farmers Union reservoir.
Il
Several consiEnments OF new fur
niture and linoieums have arrived
during the last few days. All Of the
iinoieum received has been Arm
strong's A grade. the very best on
the market.
A. Piunkett and family are on =
vacation this week.
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We have been able TO supply our
trade with home grown red raxp
berries for several days. These
berries are most excellent and the
price In reasonable.
- . go
VIM. s,endci II again out Of the
store for y few days.
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Read our general advertisement
on the last page for August bar
gains.
J, c. Munday left Sunday cvenins
\ for = two weeks vacation spent In
Denver and Kansas City.
Harold 8titt Of ~. Collins was
visiting friends II Center last
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-10

Harold Stitt Of ~. Collins VA
visiting friends at Center las
Thursday and also attended TN
Stampede.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-10

Mrs. Eva l.. Hopkins and son
Harry Of Denver spent Saturday and
sunday visiting her daughter Mrs.
Charles Hyndman aud family.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-10

ID. Wise, l.. Weidman, S. Van Dyke,
II. w. Peirpont. VIM. Marvin, Car
Ida Marvin. Admitted Emma c..
Voris. Deceased: ]. A. Willoughby.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-10

WIN Monroe. ". .. Woods and
Mr.. McNutt came u Monday eve
.ins from Loug Deaeh. CaiH.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-10

J. c. Munday left Sunday evenins
for q two weeks vacation spent In
Denver and Kansas City.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-08-10

Read our general advertisement
ON the last page for August bar
gains.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
WHEELER TOHE[P
FARM-LABOR FIGHT.
Democratic Senator Agrees
to Assist Progressives in
Minnesota.

Senator Burton X Wheeler, demo
crat. Of Montana will campaign in
Minnesota on behalf of Magnus John
son, the farmer-labor candidate for
the Senate, to succeed the late Sena-
tor Nelson. Senator WheeIer's in
tention to make the campaign for the
farmer-labor candidate was announc-
ed today in a telegram from Butte
given out at his Office here. Senator
Wheeler's telegram said:
Il have accepted an invitation 10
campaign in Minnesota for Magnus
Johnson, the farmer-labor candidate
This does not mean that 1 have aban-
doned the democratic party, but thar
l am convinced the democratic can
didate has no chance, and it is i'm
Ferattve that the people have another
progressive representative in the
Senate"
Progressives in Congress are cen
tering their efforts in large part TO
bring about the election OF johnson
to the Senate, il is said. Senator La
Toilette, republican, and Senator
Frazier of North Dakota also are
expected 10 go to Minnesota. At the
last election. Henrik Shipstead, the
farmer-labor candidate for the Sen
ate, was elected to succeed Frank B.
Kellogg, republican. AT that time
Senator La Toilette took part in the
campaign to bring about the cleo
tton of Senator Shipstead.
The Minnesota election will take
place July 16.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
LABOR PARTY DECIDES
TO SUPPORT THRONE
Not Royalty, But Capitalists, Make
People Poor, Says
Leader.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, June 2s.-British labor de.
clined today to adopt the view that
the royal family is no longer a neces-
sary British institution.
Delegates Of the labor party from
Stockton asked tho labor party con.
ference in session in Queens Hall tc
pass a resolution to this effect, but
the motion was shelved. George Lans-
bury. member of parliament for Pop
lar, said the executive committee had
discussed the resolution and he was
asked to oppose it in the executive
body's name.
Mr.. Lansbury said he used to think
It was the monarchy and the nobility
that made the people poor, but he
had learned that IL was the capitalist
system. Royalty he declared was
"just ordinary common clay, like any
body else. They eat like you do and
they talk like you do-only a little
worse occasionally-and do every
thing just like you do.
when you have won the social
revolution" he added. you may be
quite sure what you viii be able to
do with king, a queen, q president
or any one else"
Evening star., 1923-06-29
STEEL STRIKE RIOT
CALLS OUT TROOPS
Detachment on Special Train
Sent to Cape Breton, N. S.,
After Several Clashes.
~ the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HALIFAX. n S.. June ga de-
tachment of $50 soldiers today was
under arms, awaiting a special train
to take them to Cape Breton, where
clashes occurred last night between
striking steel workers and the police.
Col. Eric Macdonald, head OF the
provincial police. was reported TO
be on his way to Cape Breton.
Dispatches from Sydney last night
stated that, after several clashes be-
tween the police and striking work.
men Of the Dominion Iron and Steel
Company a magistrate attempted to
read the riot act at Whitney pier. but
was stoned until unconscious. Sew
eral policemen also were hit. but
were reported to have gained control
of the situation.
The disturbance followed strike
OF 1000 men employed by the British
Empire Steel Corporation In its Sgd
ney plant. d. II. McDougall. vice
president OF the company. arrived to
seek a compromise after the men
had walked out. demanding a 80 per
cent wage increase, an eight-hour
day and inauguration Of the cut off
system OF collecting union dues.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
WEATHER IS FACTOR
IN BALLOON RACE
Belief Last Pilot to Take Off in
Indianapolis Event Will Have
Advantage.
By tho Associated Press.

By tho Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. June 2s.-The
last pilot to take OFF in the annual
national balloon race, which will start
here July 4, will have a decided advan-
tage over his opponents. according
to Blain McGrath Of the Indianapolis
chamber Of commerce. which is spon-
soring the event.
Barometric and atmospheric condi-
loon ascensions as the day grows
older, according to Mr.. McGrath. With
this in mind. the start Of the contest
will be delayed until 4 o'clock in the
afternoon. II has been estimated
that the first bag will have been on
its way an hour or more before the
last pilot leaves the ground for his
uncharted journey.
Fourteen balloons, each having
gas capacity Of not greater than
$4,000 cubic feet, will start the race,
which is for distance rather than
for time spent IN the air, accordin g
to Mr.. McGrath. 1t will be the
largest number of starters in the
history of the contest. 1t was said
remain in the air about two nights
ard three days.
The winning balloon will be enter
ed in the Gordon Bennett interna-
tional race later in the year. It was
said. The man plotting the national
champion bag will receive $1,000
Aeronaats manning sn,np the the next next FIVE
awards.
A stunt" program has been ar
ranged to precede the starting OF
the giants OF the air.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
From Yesterdays $50 Edition of Tn. Star.
Husband Seeks
Second Divorce
In Four Months

Chester A. Carpenter wants the
second divorce in four months
from the same wife. He married
Charlotte E. Carpenter January s.
1915, and was granted a divorce at
Madison, Va, March 5, last. A
reconciliation was effected and he
remarked her at Alexandria May
II last.
He charges that shortly after the
remarriage he learned she had re-
sumed relations with the core
spondent named in the first di-
vorce proceedings and he left her
June IL. The husband asks an alb
solute divorce and the custody of
their seven-year- son. Attorney
Thomas NJ. Baker appears for the
husband.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
12,4OO ALIENS RACE
F0RU. S. QU0TAL|NE
Danish Ship First of 23 Yes
sells Seeking to Land Immi-
grants on Time.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, June 29.--The Danish
steamer Polonia, with 7So immigrants
aboard. arrived in Gravesend bay to-
day, the first ship to get in line for
the dash over the imaginary boundary
when the new alien quota opens at
midnight Saturday. Twenty-Five other
ships are racing across the Atlantic
with immigrants They will arrive
late today and tomorrow.
approximately 12.400 aliens are
aboard the steamers. More than $4,000
are expected In July.
Beginning Sunday night and last
Ing until the quotas are filled, Ellis
Island will be congested and many
incoming foreigners will be kept
aboard liners to await their turns at
examination.
Change In CommissiOnershfp.
The job OF commissioner of immi-
grafton at this port will be taken
over Sunday by Maj. Henry II. Cur
ran, who Is being instructed in the
intricacies of the task by retiring
Commissioner Tod.
Some of the liners, including the
Aquitania, are making slow trips over,
in order not to arrive before the stip-
ulated time.
Aliens also are reported to be mass
ing on the Canadian border to start
the rush. 1t is estimated that many
Of the smaller countries will exhaust
their quotas for the first period with
In few hours.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
FORMER MAYOR DIES
! in HOTEL ROOM HERE
James K. MacGuire Was Prominent
for Years in New York
Politics.

James K. MacGuire of New Rochelle.
n. Y, former mayor of Syracuse and
prominent in New York politics, was
found dead in bed in his room at the
Raleigh Hotel shortly before
o'clock this afternoon.
He was seen around the hotel last
night in apparent good health, but
when he failed to respond to a sum-
mons at his room this morning the
door was forced open. A physician n
was called and stated Mr.. MacGuire
had been dead for several hours and
expressed his belief that heart dis
ease was the cause OF death.
Mr.. MacGuire had been here for sew
eral days and is understood to repre-
sent the Diesel Engine Corporation.
He was one of the oldest guests the
Raleigh had, and had been visiting
Washington at intervals for a num-
Der of years. Coroner hewitt was
notified.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
Cursor Says Britain Must
Reject y. S. I2-Mile Bargain
breaking of Ship Seals Not La,O VIOLA
ton, But Endangers Comfy, He
Tells House of Lords.

no circumstances agree to such a
proposal.
Calling attention to the seizure by
the United States of liquor on British
vessels, Lord Birkenhead said: An
eminent authority (evidently meaning
Mr.. Lloyd George9 has exhorted us to
keep cool and let America make the
greet experiment in her own way
without interference. ! do not know that
any Of US has shown any inclination TO
examine the matter In any spirit but
complete calmness, and 1t Is generally
recognized that no friendly and rea-
sonable representation to the United
States could fail to receive friendly
this country has the slightest tnten-
ton or desire to make any criticism
at all of the United States domestic
policy"
He passed to the legal aspect OF the
seizures, and expressed doubt as to
the United States had ever suspected
that the volstead act would lead to
consequences such as had oeeh
brought about by the decision OF the
United States Supreme Court. a con-
siderable school of international law =
yers, he contended. held that the Brit
ish merchant ship carries Its ma
tionaiity with It. That is the case
both in the United States and this
Sees Test Case UseIess.
British shippers, continued Lord
|Birkenhead. had been advised to make
10 test case in the United States courts
bet he failed to see the use Of this, as
1t was extremely unlikely that the
decision of the Supreme Court would
be reversed.
without one word Of friendly dis
cussion with the United States, are
we to tell British ship owners that
we cannot help them." asked Birken-
head, land that they must hereafter
only take liquor as far as the port of
destination and return without
liquor"
Viscount Grey expressed anxiety as
to the effect the difficulty might have
on Anglo-American relations. In his
opinion liquor smuggling was not a
temporary phase, and would cause
friction II continued. There was un-
doubtedly a cause for irritation on
both sides, and he urged that real
attempt be made by both govern
ments to settle the question.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
DE BRODES ADJUDGED
INSANE AFTER TRIAL
Youth Indicted for Staying Moth.
er Is Ordered Sent to St.
Elizabeth's Hospital.

George De Brodss, twenty-five years
old, was adjudged insane today BY a
jury in Criminal Division before
Justice Bailey and will be confined in
the criminal ward at st. Elizabeth 8
Hospital. De Brodes was indicted
yesterday by the grand jury for mur-
der in the first degree in connection
with the killing of his mother. Fran
ces G. De Brodes. at their home, III
c street northeast. June 16. The
young man had recently been grad
uated from a law school.
D. Percy Hickling and George Hooe.
alienists, testified that they examin-
ed De Brodes June II. the day follow
ing the tragedy, and found him to be
has been epileptic since 1920. Attor-
neys Wilton J. Lambert and Oscar
Thomas appeared for the prisoner.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
CLEVELAND SLAYING
TRIAL DATE FIXED
Defendant Sticks to Story That
Policeman Shot
Himself.

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 29.-John
l. Whitfield, arraigned before Com
mon Pleas Judge Bernon this morning
charged with the first degree murder
of Patrolman Dennis Griffin while in
custody of the officer on May IL.
pleaded not guilty, and his trial was
set for July %, the earliest date
possible under the Ohio statutes.
Whitfield was returned to the county
Jail without bail.
Whitfield is charged with shooting
Griffin while on the way to station
house in Whitfield's automobile.
After five hours of grilling by
County Prosecutor Stanton last night
Whitfield signed a statement. which
told new story of Griffin's body
having been buried in a shallow
grave IN a dense woods by friend of
the prisoner, a truck driver. who
Whitfield says overlook him just af-
ter the fatal shot was fired, took the
body and buried 1t. County Prose-
cutor Stanton said the story is not
true. Whitfield still sticks to his
original story that Griffin accident
ally shot himself.
Whitfield continues to refuse food.
At noon today he had had no food for
sixty-six hours, or since his arrest in
Detroit Tuesday evening. Since his
arrest he has refused food whenever
IL was offered to him, taking water
and black coffee as his only nourish-
ment.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
PREACHER EXAMINED
IN LOGAN Staying
Rev. J. E. Wilburn Testifies in
Murder Trial Of Mine
Leader.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LEWISBURG, w. Va, June 29.-
The Rev. J. E. Wilburn. preacher and
miner. of Blair. w. Va, was cross
examined today IN the trial Of Will
liam Blizzard. mine union official. who
Is charged with being accessory to
the murder OF George Munsey during
the 1921 armed march. Wilburn, a
defendant in one OF the armed march
trials, was convicted OF second de-
gree murder.
Questioned concerning a state
ment he made to the Jefferson county
prosecutor. Wilburn said, IT hope that
the Lord would help somebody to
get me my freedom IL told the
truth" He denied that he ever Eaid
he was willing to swear to anything
to get out OF jail.
The preacher told the jury that
since he was sent to jail he had been
told that some OF tho armed march
ers had gone into Blair Mountain
and shot into the village OF Blair
to incite the people there. He added
that many OF his statements in prev
ious trials were at the suggestion of
counsel for the defense.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
COLLEGE HERE CITED
TO APPEAR IN COURT
Oriental University Must Answer
Charges Of Government for
Revocation Of Charter.
Special pispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va. June 2s-Judge r.
Carter Scott In city circuit court to-
day ordered officials Of the Oriental
University OF Washington, d. c.. to
appear in court at the November term
and show cause why a writ revoking
its charter under the Virginia law
should not issue.
The order followed motions by At
torney General John K. Saunders and
District Attorney Thomas b. Jones in
quo warranto proceedings at the
hearing Of the petition of the federal
government for revocation Of the
charter.
The government alleges that the
university has sold degrees in all
parts Of the world. that It maintains
an exceedingly low scholastic stand
ard and that as q result OF it's ac-
tivities the educational system Of the
United States has been damaged.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
SUSPECT EFFORT
TO "RIG" MARKET
Exchange Board Tracing Inquiry
on Automobile
Stocks.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 2e.-The board
of governors of the New York Stock
Exchange today started an investi-
cation of an attempt to rig" the
market for automobile stocks.
A score or more brokers, 1t was
stated. had received kilograms from
Chicago signed with the name wv. ].
Stewart" which read:
Understanding in Chicago is that
all automobile companies will cut
prices next Monday. What do you
hear? Would you advise selling Stu
debaker?"
Several automotive issues were de-
pressed in the forenoon, partly, il
was said, because of circulation of
the Chicago message.
Today's was the third recent at
tempt to manipulate the market by
fake messages. The largest was
made several weeks ago, when
brokers were flooded with orders ac-
companied by forged checks.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
Woman Manager
OF Hotel Cited on
Contempt Charge

Mrs. Mary A. Lindsey. manager
director OF the Grace Dodge Hotel,
near Union station, and her counsel,
Michael NJ. Doyle and Elizabeth C.
Harris. were cited today by Justice
Siddons in Equity Division l to show
cause July why they should not be
held in contempt Of court for alleged
violation of a court injunction.
The citation was issued at the re-
quest of Andrew G. Pollock who has
the news stand and other concessions
at the hotel, and who claims that by
proceeding with an custer case
against him in the municipal court
the defendants violated an Injunction
which he claims to be operative
pending his appeal from an order
dismissing his suit In the District Su-
preme Court. Pollock wants the
municipal court proceedings stopped
until the court of appeals acts on
his appeal.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
ship liquor snarl seemingly tie'
tighter than ever.
Task for Alexander.

ship liquor snarl seemingly tied
tighter than ever.
Task for Alexander.
Who will cut the Gordian knot!
The government or the official who
comes forward with fine sharp
sword able to cut that knot Will re-
concerned, in the opinion OF close
observers here.
The rumor that some foreign ship
lines had sent informal promises to
the American administration that
they shortly would cease bringing
In liquor in violation Of the Volstead
act could not be confirmed in official
circles today, but it persisted never
theless.
movement on the part Of foreign ship
ping for the purpose Of temporarily
relieving the situation and Of pre-
venting seizure OF ships, It was
thought in some circles that such ces
sation of the protest against ga the. the
of temporary nature. The nations
and foreign ships, 1t Is becoming re-
vealed in q stronger fashion day by
day. seem determined to carry their
point. If at all possible. without
breaking point.
Mellon Against Seizures.
The personal opinion of Secretary
of the Treasury Mellon. who is on
the high seas, en- route for London, Is
emphatic against the seizure Of the
foreign ships except In cases Of ex-
treme necessity. Leaving In charge
OF the Treasury Undersecretary Gil
bert, 1t is understood he has also
communicated his opinion on the SELF
ure OF foreign ships. So far Mr.. Gil
bert has been carrying out the opin-
ion of his chief, through troubled
days. to the letter.
Secretary Mellon a few days before
sailing declared that seizure of for
eign ships would be an ''unwarranted
and drastic Interpretation of the
Volstead except in cases of absolute
necessity. How close this govern
ment is approaching such a necessity
was a problem entertained in many
high circles here today.
RnIING AGAINST REER
Evening star., 1923-06-29
SONS GIVE FATHER BLOOD.

wESTFIELD. Mass. June 29.-Two
sons of Clarence A. Brodeur, princi-
pal of westfield Normal School, have
already given blood from their own
bodies to save the life Of their father,
and a third son, Prof. Arthur g. Bro
deur of the University of California,
IL was learned today, has come here
and plans have been made to use his
blood In a third TRANSMISSION, which
now seems likely to be necessary.
Mr.. Brodeur has for some time been
Ill in q Brookline hospital.
Evening star., 1923-06-29
From Yesterdays $50 EDITION OF The Star.
SUES FOR JEWELS HE FOUND

Suit in replevln was fled by Levi
Holt yesterday in the District Su-
preme Court against Edwin NJ. Hesse,
property clerk of the police deLapt-
ment, to recover Masonic jewels I.
the value of $4,000, which Holt claims
he found and left last November in
the custody Of Hesse, to find the own
er No person having claimed them,
Holt now asks their return.