The Butte Miner, 1920-09-24, p.1

*The Butte Miner company will not assume any responsibility for typographical errors appearing in any advertisement unless copy is furnished in ample time to show proof.* ONLY MORNING NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN BUTTE—IT COVERS THE ENTIRE NORTHWEST. # THE BUTTE MINER **HOME EDITION** VOL. LVII—NO. 364 16 Pages. BUTTE, MONTANA, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1920 Price 5 Cents ESTABLISHED 1876 # IRISH QUESTION NOT ONE FOR "OFFICIAL" AMERICA DECLARES REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FROM HIS FRONT PORCH ## FUND COMMITTEE QUESTIONS FEDERAL DEPARTMENT HEADS ## Column 1 # EXPENSE ACCOUNTS OF U. S. OFFICIALS DURING FRISCO CONVENTION TO BE THOROUGHLY PROBED ### By Associated Press. Washington, Sept. 23.—Charges that Governor Cox urged draft exemption for one of the two sons of E. W. Scripps, head of a chain of newspapers, and that government employees went to San Francisco at public expense at the time of the democratic national convention were inquired into today by the senate committee investigating campaign expenditures. Robert F. Scripps, one of the two brothers mentioned in the draft exemption charges, told the committee that beyond recently published reports he knew of nothing of any interest to him in regard to any interest paid by his family in bringing about Governor Cox's nomination. He acknowledged that the Newspaper Enterprise Association, which he said was a liberal interpretation of the United Press news service, in which he and his brother were interested, had distributed to various editors an agenda about along with its news dispatches. He mentioned his own interest shown by himself, as editor of twenty-one newspapers, and the part by his family in bringing about Governor Cox's selection by the democratic national convention. The inquiry into alleged travel of government officials at public expense to San Francisco will be pursued by the committee which plans to call officials of the departments of justice and agriculture to show what employees were in San Francisco and had had their expenses paid by the government while ostensibly showing such trips on other accounts or official duties. Keavney indicated that the department of the government might be called for information of this character. ### Officials Questioned. There was directed by Secretary of state officials of the departments, the Navy, the Post office, the Department of commerce and the labor department, who had presented vouchers, and also Frank R. White, Stewart, assistant attorney general, of J. Howard McGrath, deputy attorney-general and George M. Marvell, examined regarding expense accounts in San Francisco during the convention, were questioned. There were also official meetings held on battleships? Senator Kenyon was chairman of the committee and Senator Lenroot and others. Fox was directed to supply by Saturay a partial list of the employes of department of justice who had turned in expense accounts for trips to San Francisco during the convention period and the approximate amount. Of the expenses involved. From Harry Levy, a New York motion picture promoter, the committee learned that B. M. Barruch had advanced $50,000 for the use of Governor Cox as campaign fund for the film of "Freedom Ridge" which has been distributed to democratic [illegible] for democratic campaign material. The total bill would be about $100,000. ### Picture a Donation. "Mr. Baruch gave 50,000 in money to a business enterprise which he expected would not be returned," Senator Kenyon said. Information about the donations and other officials had been requested of the democratic national committee. Leon C. Talbot, who described himself as "advance car" for the committee, denied use of government funds to pay for propaganda. "If they got letters, it was just as other democratic literature," Talbot added that because of postal regulations, letters of certain size could only be sent first class and not "for delivery to home addresses." The money total mentioned by any letter was $1,000, Talbot said, and he did not think it should have been described as a result of this solicitation. TURN TO PAGE THREE—COLUMN 1. --- ### SOCIALISTS READ RESIGNATIONS; PLAN GREAT CAMPAIGN ### By Associated Press. New York, Sept. 23.—Samuel Orr, of Minneapolis, the last of the left wing of the socialist state assembly voted to seat Monday, resigned today. He will campaign at a mass meeting tomorrow, where a right wing letter of resignation addressed to Speaker Smith. Former Assemblyman Waldman, of Massachusetts, and two others, expelled, also will take part in the campaign. Victor Berger, the quit, party leader, declared today, is designed to give the socialists its "to take control of the hands of the bi-partisan reactionary clique." ## Column 2 # "ONE LANGUAGE" IS ADDED NEW G. A. R. RITUAL AT MEETING ### By Associated Press. Indianapolis, Sept. 23 —The annual per capita tax of the G. A. R. today was increased from 3½ cents to 10 cents by the delegates to the annual encampment here. A change in the ritual to read "one country, one language and one flag" instead of "one country and one flag" was also voted. The delegates also voted to change the constitution to permit the four women who serve as members of the national staff of posts to become members-at-large of the encampment. The Woman's Relief corps today elected Mrs. Emma W. Campbell, department president for Minnesota, chairman of the legislative committee of the national organization. Mrs. Nellie M. Goodman, Roslyn, Mass., was elected president of the Daughters of Veterans. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans elected Mrs. Blanche Swerstka, Keene, N. H. president. --- # POLICE PROBING MYSTERY MURDER AT LOS ANGELES ### By Associated Press. Los Angeles, Sept. 23.—City and county officers both were following up the important clue which they hoped would lead them to a solution of the murder mystery developed today with the discovery of the body of Jacob Charles Denton, Los Angeles capitalist, buried under three tons of earth in an excavation of the cellar of his former home in the fashionable Wilshire residential district. Quite lime had been placed about the body. Indications were that he had been TURN TO PAGE THREE—COLUMN 2. --- # NEW MYSTERY IN NEW YORK ### Discovery of Dynamite on Station Platform of Brooklyn Elevated Suggests Connection with Wall St. Disaster. New York, Sept. 23.—After a week had passed without incident that threw any light on the mystery of the Wall street explosion, a new element entered the case today when a policeman who soaked it in a bucket of water— ### IMPREGNATED PIPE. At the Sands street station two pipes impregnated with nitrate were found on the station platform. Soon it was said, could have served as a bomb and the policeman who found it was commended for his action. Authorities agreed that no percussion cap had been attached. Meanwhile detectives investigating the explosion were attempting to identify the owner of a horse that was found near the horse attached to the death wagon which is believed to have been the center of the blast. ### New Ownership of Tag. This tag had been issued in 1918 to a transfer company. The present owner of the horses was not affiliated with this company. It was found near the TURN TO PAGE THREE—COLUMN 2. --- # ROUNDUP RIDER HURT IN EVENT AT DILLON Phil Lyons Injured When Irish Maid Falls and Rolls; Not Serious. *Special—* Dillon, Sept. 31.—The first afternoon of the pow-wow was marked by an accident when Irish Kate, ridden by Phil Lyons, fell and rolled with her rider, knocking him unconscious. For a time it was feared he had been killed. The young man was taken to town, however, and it was later announced that he was only slightly hurt and that he would ride again Friday. Among the stunts performed on this day was the cowboy relay race and the woman trick riding exhibition. Among the entries for the relay race were two cowboy roman race and the woman riders and two cowboys. ### Two Fords in Race. Two Fords in a 5-mile race furnished with thrills. This event was won by a Ford which reached the finish— Though the weather was somewhat keen during the afternoon. For a time and the grandstand and bleachers were for the start with an enthusiastic crowd, all of whom enjoyed the afternoons— TURN TO PAGE THREE—COLUMN 3. --- # ALCOHOLISM CONGRESS IN UPROAR AS NEW YORK OFFICIAL MAKES CHARGES ### By Associated Press. Washington, Sept. 23.—Prohibition enforcement officials, members of the international anti-saloon league and its superintendent, A. Bruce Anderson, shared alike a vitriolic attack made today by Bird S. Coler, New York commissioner of public charities, to launch before the international congress against alcoholism. Mr. Coler's address, although condemning the failure of congress, charged "open violation" of prohibition by prohibition officials and attempting to incite race and religious strife. The anti-saloon league immediately answered the attack on his bureau, and Mr. Anderson himself responded, saying in a statement, accusing Mr. Coler of making "a coarse political speech at an international meeting." Mr. Coler in his address also attacked Chairman Hays of the republican national committee, saying he was informed by Chairman Dineen of the democratic committee "how to deal with personalities. He leveled a bitter attack at certain political leaders who had placed themselves with the Anti-Saloon league, saying that enforcement had been made and forced the candidacy of either of the parties to take a stand on prohibition as to reduction and enforcement of the law. He insisted that if this could not be brought about by congress than he demanded that "something be done right now about." If the prohibition enforcement officials of Tennessee hold of this issue as a serious matter than a better— TURN TO PAGE THREE—COLUMN 4. ## Column 3 # GOV. COX DENIES ANY DONATIONS FROM LIQUOR INTERESTS ### Charges Agents of G. O. P. Are Trying to Minimize Western Campaign by Traveling Ahead of His Itinerary. ### STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF ALL STATUTES PLEDGED ### Nominee Declares Harding Has Only Been Consistent in His Devotion to Big Business and Senatorial Oligarchy. Albuquerque, N. M., Sept. 23.—Governor Cox defined his position on the liquor question in further detail today and pledged himself to enforce the Volstead act. "I am going, going to go and to be 'for all times,' said the governor, 'to comply with the law.' I believe we should go into the League of Nations with the possible reservations needed to accommodate the senate. Senator Harding nominated permits reservations which the reservationists who will locally fulfill the senator will signify. I shall endeavor to meet a dignified program and meet further obligations which are offered in these situations. He is consistent about one thing, I shall say that he has been at heart is in this fight, and I will put my heart into it that there will be a suitable concession to win it that we shall succeed in this fall campaign also." ### Plays Hays' "Agents." The governor's statement was made in reply to reports, which he said were inspired by two Hays agents who, as he was informed, were inspired by two officers, one being associated with the republican national committee, traveling in advance of his train, "minimizing his campaign results," and endeavoring to embarrass his campaign. These men had been traveling a few days ahead on the governor's itinerary. Governor Cox then took up the questions on prohibition: Governor Cox pledged himself to enforce the law and "No liquor association has ever contributed one dollar to my campaign," he said, "nor has a check or currency at the United States treasury been discovered through my agents or friends." He said that the Bergdoll wanted the gold because the American currency was not dependable he suggested. Romig denied he ever told anyone from Ohio that Bergdoll wanted gold currency at the United States treasury. Romig was one of the agents of the United States government. He said Bergdoll wanted the gold because the American currency was not dependable he suggested. TURN TO PAGE THREE—COLUMN 2. --- # FIERCE FIRE IN PEOPLE'S THEATER CAUSES BIG LOSS Volumes of smoke issuing from the People's theater, 32 East Park street, and adjoining buildings at 2:15 o'clock this morning gave warning of a fire which was ascertained later to have caused several thousand dollars worth of damage. The department reached the scene promptly but owing to the dense smoke which was issuing made the undertaking difficult, and the blaze for more than 15 minutes. It was finally discovered on the first floor near the alley. The theater portion of the building itself is not destroyed but the flames licked the flammable and much damage was done to the furniture and fixtures of the building. The theater is built on leased ground and until a few days ago had been closed for several months. Tenants in adjoining stores started moving out their goods fearing a spread of the blaze. The exact amount of damage is not known at press time but it was estimated by firemen at $4,000 to $5,000. The fire apparently was well under control at 4:40 o'clock this morning. The interior of the beautiful theater balcony crashed in, causing flames to burst throughout the entire structure and endangering the safety of water officials for a time. The fire had appeared to be beyond control for the firemen at one time, though department officials estimated the damage figures would be [illegible] as slight, which is understood to be fully [illegible] by $5,000. [illegible] which directed 12 full men affray the alarm was turned in assisted the firemen in fighting the blaze. For about 10 o'clock the flames liked their way through to the rear of the building and the entire block was in danger. A due to the fighting officials who cleared promptly as to the direction of the fire. The firemen believed that all but the shell of the [illegible] wasted from spreading. building was gone. With five lines of hose trained upon the flames, men were battling their way through the dense smoke. Many small articles were carried with the braces to the building before the fire was done on Galena street. The firemen believed that but for the dense smoke the spread of the fire to other portions could be prevented from spreading. ## Column 4 # MANNIX DECRIES THE TREATMENT OF IRISH; M'SWINEY IS ALIVE ### By Associated Press. London, Sept. 23.—The lord mayor of Cork is somewhat less exhausted this evening," said the bulletin issued by the Irish Self-Determination league at 5 o'clock. "He is still in a condition which is conscious." At a luncheon given today Archbishop Mannix, the arch-bishop, speaking of Lord Mayor MacSwiney, said he had never read of anything more atrocious than the alternative made to the noble man lying in prison, to wit that he should give a guarantee in exchange for a visit to his home, for which he was not responsible, would cease. Archbishop Mannix added that if he went to Ireland he would speak to promote peace. Officials of the Irish Self-Determination league maintained he was receiving no food. --- # MRS. BERGDOLL DENIES CHARGE ### Mother of Draft Evaders, on Stand, Says She Asked Sons to Surrender; Others State Agents Knew Whereabouts. ### By Associated Press. Philadelphia, Sept. 23.—Mrs. Emma C. Bergdoll, A. Hearst Bergdoll, the woman charged with conspiracy to evade the draft, testified today before a commissioner of United States district court. All denied the government's charges. Mrs. Bergdoll, Brown and Romig denied they made money available for the government officers to find Bergdoll. Grover could be seen almost daily in old house before gathering complaint of a judge the secret service were informed. Brown said Grover lived here before the armistice was signed and then left without notice. "I sent Mr. Romig out to find them," said Mrs. Bergdoll, "and Mr. Romig was knowing me night and day, and I was doing everything possible, but they did not surrender themselves." Mrs. Bergdoll continued: "he had been to the place where I was going to bring Grover to the office where they were waiting. Grover was very contrary matters, but the agents came first." "Brown thought that I had taken him away. I told them to give themselves up, and I tried to explain why they needed a rest." "I talked about the 'pot o' gold' story. Grover was supposed to go to Washington for that gold. It was for some purpose or other to pay compliance with the demand of the cavalryman, at which Grover was very outright stationed at the valves of the cavalry from the office." Mrs. Bergdoll asked a good deal for the service in his cavalryed in that district, and that the agents are anxious to look after the secretary's interests and to see that the interests should be known to them as understood why it will pay all candidates for the office the statement of— NEVER AGAIN WILL THE-SUBSCRIP-TION TO THE DAILY MINER— ## Column 5 # HARDING CHARGES U. S. HAS "MEDDLED ABROAD EXCESSIVELY"; VIEWS ARE APPROVED BY OTTO KAHN ### By Associated Press. Marion, Ohio, Sept. 23.—Setting forth his views on the Irish question in a statement today that it was "not a question for official America," and would be classed as "internal and domestic" under the League of Nations. He did not state specifically what his policy would be if elected president, but stated that the nation already had "meddled abroad excessively," and that official action by the Washington government would be quite a different thing from an expression of sympathy, such as the senate adopted more than a year ago. ### GREETS EXECUTIVES. Senator Harding today had a series of callers dealing with financial questions and made a front-porch speech asking for the cooperation of business executives and social reformers to preserve the republic. Among his callers were Otto H. Kahn, New York financier; Representative James W. Good of Iowa, chairman of the republican house campaign committee, Representative C. Bascom Slemp, of Virginia and James W. Gerard of New York. Mr. Kahn, issuing a statement, declaring he was greatly pleased at the senator's "calm and measured" utterances, said that "anything which he thinks in Senator Harding he will find in good measure and common ordinary sense, will make a great president of the United States." A statement was also issued by Mr. Kahn praising the candidate's ability to provide "the sound economic and physical administration of this country." It is all too evident before the concluding that he might be a continuing front-porch speech that Harding said to the callers. It is well known by her friends for her friendship for Harding both parties cheered him repeatedly, saying the speech would show an extensive discussion in which he declared he would ask congress to stand under a nonpartisan inquiry of such bills as should be under the proper administration. To be at rest reports that he might be asked for the senate treasury, Senator Harding today reiterated that a Republican administration would not give the stock of its other party remains in power in this state. --- # RESULT IF THIS WERE LAST DAY OF SALES DRIVE If this were the last day of the subscription sales drive, the awards made according to the balloting up to date would be as follows: First prize: Miss Dolores Higley, 2618 Phillips avenue, she will be in position to say of herself that she is known to Senator Harding he will find in good measure that Senator Harding would be the right candidate. "No, he will be in the Third Grand Award. Miss Dolores Higley, 2618 Phillips avenue, will be in position to say of herself that in all things he knows is well known by her friends for her friendship for Harding both parties cheered him repeatedly, saying in all ways he as bright as the sunshine. All prizes will be given according to the voting. The winners of the other four cars will be declared at the time of the final day and the official stores and the Butte Miner staff. In the Grand Awards: Miss Leona Cinelli, Frisco avenue, standing in the third. Miss Helena Thomas, Sheridan. These are the facts for the last day, and plans in place of time for any candidate to win the third award. Miss Thomas, Sheridan, may be in competition for the stimulus of the "Double 'Em Big," which will be in this competition for the Grand Awards at the finals. A total of the subscription drives increased their cashes by cashing in on their candidates and winning their best sales records between Sept. 13 and Sept. 23. For each subscription scoring for from Feb. 12 to Sept. 24 it will be specially recognized. It will never be understood why it will pay all candidates for the office the statement of the NEVER AGAIN WILL THE-SUBSCRIP-TION TO THE DAILY MINER— TURN TO PAGE THREE—COLUMN THREE ## Column 6 (Far Right) # Miner's Style Show Attracts Large Crowds; Stunning Gowns Gracefully Shown by Models The style show staged by the Butte Miner with unusual art, provided a different note from the conventional style show last night at the American theater when Johnson, the well-known scenic artist added to its effectiveness by the artistic way in which he arranged the settings. The Butte Miner, which showed each model to the best advantage, gave each a little talk on the gown, explaining the points and showing off her particular gown with grace. The entertainment ended with the address it is not expressing it perfectly. It made a pleasant sensation for the audience. Most of the principals were models, displaying her gown—and striking—designs in the style. The great variety and variation of gowns have and the show was in many ways a great success. A special feature of the entertainment was the singing of Miss Beatrice Eggert, who was accompanied by the American theater orchestra, who. The style show provided a different note from the conventional style show the night before at the American theater when Johnson, the well-known scenic artist added to its effectiveness by the artistic way in which he arranged the settings. All the gowns shown were from Hennessy's and Marlow-Rathley's. The entertainments were well carried out by the principals of the occasion. The entertainment started with a tableau from Hennessy's and Marlow-Rathley's. The gowns presented in the earlier shows were from Hennessy's and Marlow-Rathley's, who directed and arranged the tableaux. The entertainment ended and and created a pleasant touch, and made a pleasant note for the audience. 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