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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 28 Oct 1920, p. 8

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W*' * I lord Mayer of Code, frtland, i Succumbs on 74th Day Hunger Strike. Hi Head of 0. & Steel Corporation - Asserts Prospects Ant Good. KVf : > m WITH HIM IT THE EH »• Failure Given a* Cause of Death --Was Elected a Sinn Fein M*n» ber From Cork to the Britieh Parliament, S>;; London, Oct. 25.--Terence MaeSwt- Bey, lord mayor of Cork, died at Brixj ton prison today following a hunger " « , ttrlke that started August 12. This « . i ;was the seventy-fourth day of the ttrike--which was interrupted on its , -ilxty-nlnth day by involuntary feeding 'Ni -fcy the authorities, while the lord . Inayor was unconscious. \ / John MacSwlney and the chaplain, 'who had been waiting downstairs in the prison, were advised by officials at ; . 4:35 to go to the mayor's bedside, al It was thought death was approaching. Mrs. MacSwlney, accompanied by • ; . her parents and the Misses Annie and Mary MacSwlney, sisters of the lord mayor, arrived at Brixton prison at 9:30. The cause of MacSwiney s death was heart failure, according to a statement issued at the home office. MacSwiney's hunger strike began August 12 when, with ten of his associates, he was arrested by soldiers in Cork while attending a session of a Sinn Fein court. After trial by a court-martial under the regulations of SOME RUGES WERE TOO HI6H Declares Present Tendency Is TowaHl Lower, More Reasonable and Fair* er Relative Basis--People Have Confidence In Future. New rote, Oct 25.--Business prospects are unusually bright both In the United States and abroad, Elbert H. Gary, head of the United States Steel corporation, declared in an address bofore the American Iron and Steel institute here. "Although this Is a time for courage, composure ;nd caution," Mr. Gary said, "the business skies are practical ly without clouds. As always, thei< may be showers from time to time, but there la nothing in the atmosphere to Indicate the approach of dangerous storftis. "If there should be a serious reac tion and depression," he continued, "ft will be the fault of those who are connected with business operations, or others who by reason of official post tlons Improperly interfere, and not b* cause of any fundamental deficiencies in our resources and opportune ties. "Without referring to Individual cases or lines of general' business, 1 believe in many instances prices have been outrageously high. This obser- #/ .,»v - ^ *r;.* i * « the defense of the realm ac., he was vation applies more especially to midfound guilty of sedition and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, which he was serving in Brixton prison in London. MacSwlney, then an alderman of dlemen, so called, and to smaller departments of industry. It also includes employees in certain trades; but it does not pertain under present conditions to the masses of wOrk- Cork, was elected lord mayor of the men . city at a special session of the Cork corporation on March 30 of this year to succeed Lord Mayor MacCurtin, assassinated In mysterious circumstances. He was a well known Sinn Fein leader and, prior to his election, had been deported and imprisoned several times. When arrested on August 12 Mac- Swiney managed to escape to the street from the back of the city hall, 'which soldiers had surrounded, but •' was captured outside. He was taken to the military barracks and came up for trial on August 16. The court- "The present tendency Is toward a lower, more reasonable and fairer relative basis. The difficulty is found in the fact that every individual is perfectly willing that all others shall make reductions, the larger the better. Now « general public, Including particularly those who are neither buyers uor sellers to any large extent, will In one way or another bring about a fair and reasonable adjustment of prices. The law of supply and demand will be the principal factor. 'The people of the United States have reason for confidence in the busi- Speedy recovery of industry in France and Belgium from the ravages of war was predicted by Mr. Gary. He described in some detail his recent trip over the battlefields of the two countries, where "the surface of the ground was churned into great masses of rough and irregular shapes," expressing surprise that any appreciable progress toward rehabilitation had been made. Rehabilitation was made possible, Mr. Gary said, by the spirit of the French and Belgian people--"the goodnatured, grim, persistent and splendid effort to succeed, to restore and to recover " I think France has one of the best administrations she has ever had," Mr. Gary continued. "The president la strong, resourceful, honest and has the confidence of everyone. The cabinet is made up of good men. We shall see great progress economically, financially and commercially during the next few years." INDICT 3 IN BALL PROBE martial found him guilty of having I ne8s future. They need not be discontrol of the secret police cipher, of I couraged nor Impatient.** having in his possession a document likely to cause disaffection, namely, a copy of a resolution of the Cork corporation pledging allegiance to the Dail Elreann, the Irish Republican parliament, and of having made a seditious speech on the occasion of his election. Already weak at the trial because of his refusal to take food. MacSwlney disputed the jurisdiction of the court saying: "I am the lord mayor of this city and its chief magistrate. I declare this court illegal and those taking part In it liable to arrest under the laws of the Irish republic." The day following his trial Lord Mayor MacSwlney was deported to England aboard a destroyer, under a • heavy military escort, and was lodged in Brixton prison. The government announced on August 19 that he was sentenced to two years' imprisonment MacSwlney was first arrested in ? May, 1916, and was deported without trial to Wakefield prison, England. A tew months later he was released without explanation. He was rear rested in February, UfcTY, and was again deported without trial. He es- ;aped and returned to Ireland in June, L917, and was arrested in the following November and sentenced to niu6 months' imprisonment for seditious ut terances. Released or account of poor health in February, 1918, MacSwlney was again arrested the next month. He (vas sent to Belfast prison to complete tils term of imprisonment and was discharged September 6, supposedly in broken health. Despite his condition lie was arrested as he left the prison gates and taken to England, but was released In March, 1919. Warrants were issued for his arrest .in Septem ber and November, 1919, and January and March of this year. Terence MacSwiney was 40 years old. He started life as a draper's assistant. While In Wakefield jail he met Muriel Murphy, daughter of a wealthy Cork distiller, who visited the jail, and shortly after they were united in mar rlage despite much opposition. MacSwlney was elected as a Sinn , Fein member from Cork to the British parliament In 1918, but never took his seat. He was present at the first session of the Irish parliament in 1919, WELCOME U. S. FLYERS Aviators Who Flew to Alaska Welcomed at Washington.' i' Hal'Chase, Bill Burns and Abe Attell Named in True Bills--Judge Landis Offered Big Job. Chicago, Oct. 28.--Indictments arc to be voted by the Cook county grand Jury against three more men charged with conspiracy to defraud by aiding in "fixing" ball gamea. The men named in the true bills are to be Hal Chase, Bill Burns and Abe Attell. Hartley Replogle, assistant state's attorney, refused to comment on the indictments. Judge Landis was offered the Job of chairman of the national commission governing big league baseball at a salary of $10,000 a year. Alfred S. Austrian, the Cbicjigo attorney who made the offer, said that the commission wanted Landis to hold the MBw for ten years. Thousands of Spectators Witness the Landing of Squadron at Boiling Field--Notables at Banquet. Washington, Oct 23.--Escorted by the ZD 1, four squadrons aggregating 55 airplanes and America's biggest dirigible, the eight army aviators who in four planes flew to Alaska and back, were welcomed home with the most remarkable air spectacle ever witnessed at the capital. Their remarkable accomplishment is the outstanding air event of the year. One squadron of 18 planes accompanied the flyers from Miueola»~Two other squadrons from Langley field met the returning heroes a shoft distance from Washington. In squadron formation with the returned aviators In the center all flew over the capitol. • Thousands of spectators saw the pioneers of -the air land at Boiling field,' where they were greeted by Secretary Baker, Secretary Daniels, General Pershing, Maj. Gen. Charles T. Menoher, director of air service; Brig. Gen. William Mitchell, director of military aeronautics, and other high War department officials. And standing beside them was a silver-haired, bright-eyed little lady, who made no effort to conceal her elation. She was the mother of Capt. St Clair Street, commanding officer of the expedition. Secretary Baker then presented certificates to the men, whom he lauded for having accomplished what not long ago would have been held Impossible. In addition to Captain Street, those who received certificates were Capt. Howard Douglas, advance officer ; First Lieuts. Clifford C. Nutt Eric H. Nelson, C. H. Crunlne and Ross Kilpatrick, and SergtB. James Long and Joseph E. English. A dinner given by General Menoher and General Mitchell in honor of the Alaska air expedition was attended by many notable officials. Altogether the expedition covered 9,000 miles. The flyers brought home data of great value to the government geodetic Burvey. BANK BANDIT KILLED Two Others of Gang of Ten Seriously Wounded. Cleveland Bank Cleric Probably Fatal, ly Hurt in Battle With the Outlaws. Cleveland, O., Oct 23.--One bandit was killed, two others seriously wounded, and William Petre, bank clerk, was probably fatally wounded when ten automobile bandits held up the Cleveland Trust company branch bank at Bedford, ten miles from here. Four of the bandits were captured, the others escaping. The robbers secured no money. The dead bandit, was the driver of the automobile. The robbers entered the bank with drawn revolvers and ordered the employees to hold up their hands, took all the money In sight said to amount to $50,000, and made a dash for the door. A bank clerk sounded an alarm and a fusillade of shots between the robbers, bank employees and citizens followed. The robbers' automobile stalled, and they abandoned the car and the stolen money, escaping In a second car. MANY DIE IN CHINA WRECK Report 8ays 300 Casualties, Killed, in Collision , Near Harbin, Manchuria. 100 AIRMAN IS KILLED IN LEAP INDICT ARMOUR * CO. IN N. Y. Federal Grand Jurors Return Bill Containing 127 Counts Charging Profiteering. New York, Oct 23.--1 federal Indictment containing 127 counts was returned here against Armour & Co., Chicago packers, and various officers tfheu the establishment of the republic I °* concern, charging profiteering In was confirmed. I •lolatloi of the Lever act, Get $1,745 in Barber Shop I KIM# 8elf ,n Coffin St. Louis, Oct. 26.--Eight bandits Wlnsted, Conn., Oct. 26.--Placlpg his jienlsered a barber s'hop here and forced I c0®n on 'aml'y lot of the cemethe proprietor, his helpers and ten tery here' Dennis Kennedy, seventypatrons to line up along the, wall. The I t%vo' crePt 'nslde, pulled the lid down Parachute Faila to Open and E. R. Faila Into the Susquehanna River. Aberdeen, Md., ~ Oct. 26.--After a spectacular leap with a parachute from the wing of an airplane here, Private E. R. Moon was killed when the apparatus failed to function properly. H fell Into Stetuln narrows, a part of the' Susquehanna river. His body has not been recovered. ToMo, Oct. 26.--Special dlspatdies from Harbin, Manchuria, report 300 casualties in killed and injured in a collision of trains on the Chinese Eastern railway near Harbin. The victims, the reports add, were Russians. Vladivostok, Oct. 26.--Messages received here reporting the train vreck on the Chinese Eastern railway near Harbin place the number of killed at 100. OPEN U. S.-CUBA AIR UNE Two Heavy Seaplanea With Paseen- , $*rs and Mall Leave New York 'for Havana, " !fc"Wfork, Oct. 26--TWO heavy seaplanes, which will Inaugurate passenger and mail service between Key West and Havana November 1, left here, each carrying 11 passengers and sacks of mail, containing a letter front President Wilson to the President of Cuba. The planes are named Santa Maria and Pinta, and will cover the 96 miles between Key West and Havana in 75 minutes, according to the promoters of the company. 'kifaib Officially Takes Charge Of the Booze Investigation irt Chicago. ^ V t? GARRiTY IS "SITTiO H6HT Declares He Will Not Turn Over Po. lice Documents to U. 8. District Attorney--Talk Leas and Act '•J'fcllors, Says Landis^ Chicago, Oct. 27.--The goreWiineot liquor investigation was officially taken over by Federal Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis. * Immediately on seizing the reins of the booze inquiry Judge Landis issued a laconic statement In which he admonished the United States district attorney's office to "show more action and do less talking." But at the same time Assistant United States District Attorney John J. Kelly, special prosecutor in the liquor qulzz was preparing to wrest from Chief of Police John J. Garrity additional records of the police Investigation. He said he would issue subpoenas duces tecum for Chief Garrity, if the latter refused the records. But Chief Garrity announced that he was "sitting tight." 'I am tired of being made a monkey in this thing," the chief said'. Chief Garrity made this statement after a conference' with Corporation Counsel Samuel A. Ettelson. The latter advised him, according to the chief, to hold on to the police records. 'The affidavits are police documents ; they belong in the department," said Chief Garrity. "It's up to Kelly to make what move he desires. I'm tired of talking about booze, and I don't want to inakp a quarrel with anybody, but that's my stand." The chief refused to discuss the matter further. "Garrity has been putting over a smoke barrage in this- matter," said Mr. Kelly. "I don't need any further aid from him. I have facts from my own Investigation that even Garrity could not get. Before we are through several more policemen and some higher-ups will be brought into the matter." * .fe- :.'X , v . . <• k b t'ti ^ ? WARNING! Unless you see the name "Bayer" on ^ ttWets you are not getting genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for 20 years and proved safe by millions. Name "Bayer" has same meaning as 14 Karat on gold. <*3 v# KING DEAD, OFFICIAL REPORT Announced *at Athena That Alexander f of Greece Succumbs to Sites . > From a Monkey. Athens, Oct 27.--Kltfg Alexander of Greece is dead, it Is officially announced. Tliis announcement foUfws bulletins earlier in the day which indicated the last hope had been given up. Death was caused by infection from two bites from a monkey, suffered when the king attacked two. of the animals after they had pounced on his dog. There have been repeated reports before of Alexander's death, many of them coming from well-authenticated sources. EXPORTS GAIN; IMPORTS OFF Reports for September Show Shipments Abroad Exceed August. by $28,000,000. Washington, Oct. 27.--the downward trend of exports and the upward trend of exports was halted during September. Figures made public b$ the Department of Commerce showed that exports for the month exceeded those of August by $28,000,000, and that imports were $150,000,000 below those of the month before. <y ' 1 SAFETY FIRST! Accept only an "unbroken package" genuine "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin/' which contains proper directions for Headache, Earache, Toothache, Neuralgia, Colds, Rheumatism, Neuritis, Lumbago, and for pun generally. Strictly Americanl Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost bub a few cent*--Larger packages, iiplrtl to th« tmd* mark of Barer MmfMtsn tt MonocuMtlraeMMMr of SallcyMMeM Naturally. "How did you enjoy the exhibition at the coo?" "I thought it was a beastly affair." Deceit is in baste, but honesty can wait a fair leisure. 4- Make yourself necessary to tipworld and the world will give j4g|? bread.--Emerson. .t.\ FARMER VIGILANTES IN OHIO Hundred Men Organize Committee to Run Down Thieves Who Pillage Farms. Springfield, O^ Oct. 26.--About 100 fanners have organized the Clark county vigilance committee, to aid county and city officials catch thieves who have been pillaging t&rms, Maefy pens and stables. ^ lilghwaymen escaped with a total of | in cash and jewelry. Editor E. D. Craighead Dead. Missoula, Mont., Oct. 26.--Dr. E. D. and shot himself through the heart. His body was found Ly caretakers. Outtalks Mob; Court Frees Him. Welland, Ont., Oct. 26.--David Mc- Craighead, editor of the New North-1 ^eal' who several months ago obtained west. , former president of the Unl-1 re'eape from a mob bent upon< vertrity of Montana and at one time 'ynohlnfr a sl)ef>cl1 demanding "fair head of Tulane university at New Or- Play'" was acquitted of a charge of leans, died suddenly here. murdering a four-year-old girl. Three Die in Gas Explotieii. 8wedieh Cabinet Resigns. Kiagara Falls, N. Y„ Oct 23.-- Stockholm, Oct. 25.--The cabinet, Three men were killed here at the *ieR(*e<* *>y Premier Hjalmar Branting, plant of the Electric Bleaching Gas the 8001511 i8t ,eader- resigned. The company when one of the tanks used ®rantinS cabinet was formed on In the process of manufacturing ^arc^ 'as' an^ was reorganized chlorine gas exploded. J More Cotton Mills Cut Pay. Pall River, Mass., Oct 26. Wage reductions were announced in the Anawaii aijd Erco cotton mills, in line with the "20 per cent cut the employees of the Ma^sasqM; mills accepted Thursday. 8moking Kills Indian at 138. Bakersfleld, , Cal., Oct. 26.--Phlilp Lefthand, a Digger Indian, who claimed he was 138 years old, Is dead, but not of old age. Spark#" from his pipe ignited his clothing and caused burns, to which he succumbed. Actor Oliver Byron Dies. Long Beach, N. i., Oct. 26.--Oliver Doud Byron, veteran actor of the American stage, who had appeared with Edwin Booth, John Wilkes Booth, Joseph Jefferson and other famous pUxrs, died at his home here. M'GRAW PAID SLAV1N, REPORT Broadway Gossip 8ays Baseball Magnate Settled With Actor for the Sum of 820,000. New Tort, Oct. 23.--It was reported on Broadway that John J. McOraw, manager and part owner of the Giants, had paid John C. Slavin, the actor, a sum estimated at $20,000 as settlement of any cause of action Slavin had against McGraw as a result of the mysterious fracas on August 8 in which Slavin was so seriously injured his life was in doubt/ for, septal weeks. • Lew Coffee Prices; Crisis. Bogota, Colombia, Oct. 23.--Low prices paid for eoffee in the American markets have produced a financial crisis here, and suggestion Is made that the government declare * moratorium for banks. • Flour Drops 81 a Barrel. Minneapolis, Minn., Oct 25v--Reflecting the break in the wheat market flour dropped as much as $1 a barrel at local mills. At the largest mill here the price for family patents was reduced to $11 from $12 a barrel. Farmer Killed by Train. Hampton, la., Oct. 25.--W. EL Burin ester, a farmer living near here, was killed instantly and Frank Lable suffered severe injuries when tne auto In which they were riding wm etmeit by $. Bock Island freight Mexican Secretary Quite: Mexico City, Oct. 23.--Dr. Cutberto Hidalgo, undersecretary of foreign relations, relinquished that post, having resigned to become a candidate for the office of governor of the state of H i d a l g o . rffy*' Wine Poured Into Sews*. Chicago, Oct. 25.--Detectives Charles Egan and William Thorpe raided the Italian restaurant of Antonio Costalzo and found 800 barrels of wine and 500 barrels of mash. It was poured into the sewers. fJ U. S. MAN SLAIN IN MEXICO M. T. Sevrey Murdered in Cananea-- American Consul to Ask Authorities to Apprehend Slayer. Washington, Oct. 2T.--M. T. Sevrey, an American, was murdered in Cananea, Mexico, last Wednesday, the State department was advised. The American consul at Nogales has been instructed by the secretary of state to request the local authorities there to take all possible measures to apprehend the murderer. REDS AND PETLURA IN PACT Armistice Between Bolshevlkl and Ukrainians Is Reported From Lemberg. Vienna. Oct. 27.--A repbrt received here from Lemberg, Galicla, says that the Bolshevik! have concluded an armistice with General Petlura, leader of tbe Ukrainian forces. Armenians Beat Turks. Constantinople, Oct. 27.--The Armenians have defeated the Turkish nationalists on the plains at the foot of Mount Ararat, near Etchmiadrin, the seat of the chief patriarch, according to advices received here. Swiss 8eek New Lean In II. 1; Bern, Oct 23.--The Swiss goveffr ment is negotiating through Lee, H(gginson & Co. of Boston for a new loan of about 300,000,000 francs (normally $60,000,000). The money is to oe used to electrify the national railways. Bank Bandit Killed. Cleveland, O., Oct. 23.--One bandit wss killed, two others seriously wounded, and William Petre, bank clerk, was probably fatally wounded when ten automobile bandits Md up the Cleveland Trust compan*y .i • >• '< . Robs a Bank Aid of $1,168. v.5 Chicago, Oct. 27.--George Cuslma, fourteen years old, messenger for the Southwest State bank, was held up and robbed of a satchel containing $1,166 by a lone robber at Fiftieth street and Racine avenue. Fishermen Catch Deer In River. Baltimore, Md., Oct. 27.--Four amateur fishermen captured a 250-pound deer swimming in the Patapsco river, about five miles from here. How the animal got there is ^mystery, died in a few hours. Liquor Thieves Get $25,000 Loot. Chicago, Oct. 27.--After binding watchman and trainmaster ten thieves broke Into a freight car at the rear of the American Distilling company and escaped with 352 effsg^ of w valued at $28,000. •. Lend a man grass seed and he wBI , come around later and' borrow yovr lawn mower. r v : .f' > Another Royal Suggestion v % COOKIES and DROP CAKES From the NEW ROYAL COOK BOOE WHEN the children romp in hungry, here are some wholesome delights that, will satisfy the most ravenous appetite. Cookies - % cup shortening 2 cup» sugar , cup milk , ' ' • S egge % teaspoon grated nutmey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or grated rind of 1 lemon » 4 cups flour jv $ teaspoons Royal Baking Powdef, \ CVeam shortening ear together; add milk to beaten eggs and beat again; add slowly to creamed shortening and sugar: add nutmeg and flavoring, add > cups flour sifted with baking powder; add enough more flour to make stiff dough. Roll out very thin on floured board; cut with cookie cutter, aprinkle with sugar, or put a raisin or a piece of English walnut In the center of each. Bake about 12 minutes in hot oven. Cocoa Drop Cakes 4 tablespoons shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg % cup milk 1-,«4< c ups flour 3 teaspoons Royal Baking Powder JMcup cocoa teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla : Cream shortening; add" sugar and well-beaten egg; beat well and add milk slowly; sift flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa Into mixture; stir until smooth, add vanilla.' Put one tablespoon of batter into each greased muffin tin and bake In moderate oven about 39 minutes. Cover with boiled Icing. . -M* • Rom BAKING POWDER Purm frpoi Cream el Tartar, grapes.. 1 •' "-IPIJPW.4 COOKBOOK FREE n. new Boysl Cook Bosk containing 400 d«lightfnl reel pea, will be sent to yea ma it jron will Mad JOK nam* and address. ROYAL BAKCTG POWDER 00. lUValton Strwt, Rnr York Otty. ;r:' KILL OWN CHILDREN AT BIRTH Arfol of Tahiti Look Upon Attempt of One of Their Order to Ralee Child as Sin. Lovers of laughter, song, music, flowers and birds, the Arioi of Tahiti killed their own children at birth, and looked upon the attempt of a member of their order to rear a child aa a sin. While religious causes were given for thia by the leaders and. no doubt, believed in, the real cause, Frederick O'Brien tells In the Century, was a natural one whereby the species, to prevent over-population of the South sea Island, destroyed its own* With perfect health and no enemies, the island would soon have had a hard time finding food. The Arioi were wandering minstrels, actors, priests and wonder workers to which belonged both men and women. The natives of Tahiti who have e»> caped the blight of civilization are lltrlng proofs that at one time the race was one of the most beautiful it the world's history, while investigators declare that arts and civilization v ere brought to a high plane years ago. In a Canoe. "Never rock a canoe." -, •*' "And it's almost as risky to uy to kiss a girl." • man may do the best he can and still get the worst of It AT LEAST ITS NOT PROBABLE Judge Was Likely Dead Right Wlwft He Told the Elderly-Lady Abcut * His Gown. The judges of the Marlon county courts recently adopted and published rules relating to formal openings of court sessions, requiring all persona In the courtroom at the time to stand. This snd the other requirements are designed to insure dignity and decorum. An elderly woman employed at the courthouse accosted one of the judges In the corridors of the building a*»# complimented the bench on lta attitude In conducting court. "In fact, judge," she added, 1 think all of you judges ought to do like some of the big Eastern courts and wear gowns." Without batting an eye the judge replied: "I do wear a gown about oaethird of the time." &L "Why, I never aaw you Ife otx,?. ffca. woman Bald. 55' 1 i "And you never will," gravely answered his honor as he proceeded to his courtroom, chuckling to himself.-- Indianapolis News. Dark Horsa. • * : "I wish my future had a dark art* look." "What makes you wish such a thing as that?" ? "Because then I would be soraf ef my winter coal I g Nature Responds Nature Isonyour side evezy time you eat Grape«Nuts for this sturdy blend of wheat and ^ malted barley* supplies body and brain with just the elements of nutrition that Nature demand! • for health and vigor. Grape 'Nuts is a Sugar Savor "There's a Reason { *TU ..... :• ' 4 liM &

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