Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 308, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 December 1920 — Page 4

CLARA TO PLEAD “NOT GUILTY”

Lawyer Gives Outline of Mrs. Hamon's Defense in Murder TriaL MMVES AT ARDMORE, OKU, Attorney Donio* That Chant Loft Scana of Crima aa Fugitive— Otrta Vows to HaaJ Farants' Hearts. ' Ardmore. Okla.. l>ac. 25.—Mrs. Clata Smith Hamon will enter a plea of “not guilty to the charge of murder Hied against her In connection with the death of Jake L. Hamon. Republican national committeeman, whan the case comae up for trial here hi the Janaary term of court. J. H. Mathers of the law firm of Mathers A Coakley, counsel for the a censed woman, made that announcement In a signed statement issued berg, reviewing the Incidents connected with the Hamon case. •*By the evidence which we have In our bands, I can only feel assured that she will be acquitted, whatever the Jury,” the statement declares. “Clara Smith Hamon did not flee from Ardmore as a fugitive from justice. It was not until she had touched El Past* that she learned of MrrHamon s death. She did not dream that Mr. Hamon would die; none of us thought so at the time.” To Atone to Family. Consecration of her future energies to atoning to her family for the sorrow she has brought It. and determination never again to waste another hour of her life, were avowed by Mrs. Clara Smith Hamou. who arrived here to answer a charge of murder In connection with the death of Jake I* Hamon.

In an interview with the correspondent lasting nearly an hour. Mrs. Hamon spoke earnestly on religion philosophy, psyelilc research, art. fancy work, and most earnestly of all her Impressions of Mexico, where sht stayed throe weeks before giving her self to the custody of Sheriff Buck Garrett of Ardmore, in Juarez Wednes day night. She avoided discussing the chargt against her, and mentioned Hamon’t name only ouce. First Talk Sine# Surrender. The Interview took place In Mrs Hamon’s stateroom, in the presence of Charles A. Coakley. one of her at torneys. and Sliertff Garrett. It wat the first interview granted by hei since her surrender. “I have just beeu reading some ol the many letters I have received from my dear friends.” Mrs. Hamon began pointing to a package of papers lying on the extension table before her. “The sentiments express* d in then are so sweet aud move me so rauct that with my present limited streugt! I can only read a few at a time. “I wanted to tell you of the wonderful friends 1 had iu Chihuahua City They were deeply religious, though uoi orthodox. They mothered and fatheret me as if I were a child. The> brought me flowers and even toys, ant they would tuck me to bed. Groat Spiritual Lesson. “When 1 sought to thank them as nay benefactors, they protested that thane was only one benefactor, anc whatever they did was done by Him through them as friends. It was t> great sptritjjgl lesson aud experience #or me —that visit to Chihuahua City “Aa I told them before I left, before I entered Mexico. 1 hated Mexicans but I left it loving them, although i saw much of the beautiful religion 1 could not adopt for myself. They be Hove'in spirits. Although Ido not saj that this belief is wrong. I know thai I need my own level-headed religion—for I have one of my own. I am tot much afraid of myself to let mysell dabble in the occult. “When I get hack to Mexico —anc I intend to go there again to rest— I shall teach my friends something ot ventilation, of cleanliness and hy gtene.” No Plans for Present When asked whether she ever pected to resume her secretarial ca reer, Mrs. Hamon replied: “I have no plans. I know only that ;I shall devote myself to making amends to my family for the suffer log I have brought on them. I shall , never ‘fi" waste even an hoar ol precious those left me.

TENNESSEE HAS EARTHQUAKE

TwnMor of Considerable Violence ano Mateo Hike Thunder in. and Around Rocfcwood. Rook wood. Tenn.. I>eo. 25. —Ar earthquake of considerable violence, accompanied by a rumble as of rhunAr, eras fait bare and at other towns as fkr south as Spring City.

HOLDUP IN NEW YORK HOTEL

Hmw Outbreak of Outlawry in Gotham After Temporary Lull. Mew Teak. Dec. 26.—The hope that Maw Tack’s crime wave had begun ta facade, engendered by an apparent 101 l In setieos outlawry during tfrejaet was staged In the Murray Hill hstel

HUNGER WAR AT FIUME

Italian - Regular Troops Settle Down to Starve D’Annunzio. . > •. ■ • -i Civilians Fls* ths Beleaguered CityBombardment of Work*—Will Not Uoo Wrong*!’* Troops. London. England, Dec. 25. —Starvation is expected soot, to bring to an end the “state of war” now existing between the “regency of Quamero" at Plume and the kingdom of Italy. The Italian government troops appear to have settled down to wait for hunger to defeat D'Annunzio's plan to combat the enforcement of the treaty of Rapallo. *, A bombardment of proclamations has been hurled Into the rival camps by D'Annunzio and Geueral CavtgUa. commander of the government troops forming the cordon abont Flume. These pronouncements have kept public interest centered, for the time being at least. In the strange situation that has developed on the eastern shore of the Adriatic. D'Annunzio’s latest proclamation Invites the people of Flume to sacrifice their lives aud fortunes In opposing the carrying, out of the Rapalla pact. The people, however, do not seem to be very anxious to follow his advice. In spite of orders from the poet-soldier forbidding anyone leaving Flume, several hundred persons are said to have fled, not wishing to share, even by their presence, In responsibility for any rash act committed by D’Annunzio or his officers. The fact that some Russian troops formerly a part of General Wrangel's army have been landed in Dalmatia has caused apprehension in some quarters that they might be used to oust D'Annunzio from Flume. It is asserted, however, there is no intention of using the Russians for this pure pose.

SAILS INTO THE ANTARCTIC

British Expedition Leaves Folklands, According to Messages Received in London. London, Dec. 25. —I*r. John L. Cope, commander of the British imperial Antarctic expedition, has sent the following message from Port Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands: “Sail ing from here December 20, with full equipment and dogs. Hope to land at Graham's December 25. All the party well. Expect to hear from us in 18 months. Good-by." Commander Cope with four companions, purposes spending 18 months in surveying and charting the western shores of Weddell sea and in carrying out scientific work in the Antarctic. The party will live during the entire period in tents and huts and will depend for fresh meat on seals and penguins.

In Asylum Decade—Ask Million.

New York, Dec. 25. —Suits for sl,000.(100 compensation for ten years’ detention in the asylum for the Insane at King’s park. Long Island, were instituted by Miss Prebe M. Brush aud her sister, Ada D. Brush, against Drs. William B. Gibson and Walter Lindsay of Huntington, who, they charge, were responsible for their confinement. In the action instituted the sisters allege the physicians swore falsely in an affidavit declaring them insane.

THE MARKETS

Grain, Provisions, Etc. Chicago, Dec. 34Open- High- Low- Cl os Wheat— ing. est. est. ing. Dec 1.70 1.70 I.® LB9* March 1.66-66* 1.66* 1.64 1.64* May 1.62 < 1.62* 1.60* l.« CornDec 7i .7i .mk .m Jan ...68* .68* .68* .68* May 74-* .76* .74 .74* July 75*-* .75* .74* .74* Oats— Dec 47* .47* .47* .46* May 49* .49* .49 .49* July ...49 .49 .48* 4S* RyeDec IK* 1-68* 168 1-68 May 1.41 1.41* 1.40% 1.40* $ FLOUR—Hard spring wheat—Bakers' patent. *8.8008.75; first clears, 97.0007.16; second clears, 96.5008.75; special mill brands In 98 lb cotton sacks 9*.504ft.00; warehouse delivery, te.t6GS.9O. Soft winter wheat-Sbort patent, 99.00G9.ft. Hard winter wheat—Kansas short patent, 96000 9.36; first clears, 967507.00. Rye flourWhlte patent. 963508.50. dark. 97.2607.te, HAT—No. 1 amothy, 936.006*7.00; standard No. 1 light clover mixed, *24.00035.00. No. t timothy and No. 1 ciover, mixed, 921000*600; No. 3 timothy, 8600021.06 BUTTER—Creamery, extras. 9* score, (Sc; higher scoring commands a premium; firsts, 91 sore, 49c; 88-90 score, 39046 c; seconds. 88-87 score, 33088 c: centralised, 46*c; ladles. 28090 c: packing etofk. l*oC3c. Prices to retail trade: Extra tube, tec; prints, 57c. BGGM9—Freeh firsts, 4&ONe; ordinary tests, 5900 c; miscellaneous lots, 890tec; extras, packed in whitewood cases, 39019 c;, checks. 45060 c; dirties, 4fotec; refrigerators. 68057 c. - LIVE POULTRY—Turkeys, 49c; fowls, tec; spring chickens. 2ttfcc; roosters, 17c; I ducks, 28c; geese. 18c. DRESSED POULTRY Turkeys, tec; fowls, tec; spring chickens. Me; roosters. 18@36c; ducks. 24099 c; geese. 92c. POTATOES—Sacked and balk, 109 Iks: Northern, round, white. 0-4801.66 CATTLE—Choice to prime steers, 0601 014.00; good to cholee steers, 9*69003690; fair to good steers, 0600)600; yearlings, fair to choice. 960001609; good to prime cows. 960009.99; fair te good heifers, OJ9 010.26; fair to good cows, 94.te07.00; canners. 969009 te; cutters, 96000469; bologna hulls, 960006.75; veal calves, 966003090 HOGS—Choice to light butchers. 96410 6V; medium wt. butchers. te-*0619; heavy butchers, 00-360 lbs. 90.1£09.7»;fair to fancy fight, te'0000.90: heavy packing, te-2009*0; rough packings 967600. X; pigs, te 1901600. SHEEP Native lambs, 060001180; fed western lambs, 965001L65; teeding lambs, te-00010.*; wethers. 0000610; * yearlings. 97.0009.00; ewes, 9L&OOUL

THE EViamfQ REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, EUR.

GEORGE W. SMITH

George Weisinger Smith, mayor of Loulavllle, Ky. ( who Is considering the purchase of a coal mine and the establishment of municipal coat yards, to rid his city's people of the coal problem and coal extortion which they now are facing.

FOR TRADE WITH SPAIN

U. S. Reports Show Big Opportunity for Commerce. Commissioner Young Bays Country Is Only European Nation With Balance Sheet in It# Favor. Washington, Dec. 25.—Opportunities for trade with Spain are called to the attention of American business men in a report just made to the Department of Commerce by Trade Commissioner Arthur Young, dealing with Spanish finance and trade conditions. Spain, Mr. Young said, is the only European nation with a balance sheet in its favor as a result of the war, and has a surplus sufficient to pay cash for American goods. Spain’s bulance of trade at the close of the year, Mr. Young said, was $772,000,000. and the condition of the entire country is prosperous. This was largely due. he explained, to the fact that Spain, the only large European neutral, was able to export goods to the warring nations and received cash for its products while at the same time withstanding any 111 effects from curtailment of Imports. , As a striking feature of the Spanish financialjsituation during the war, the commissioner pointed out that Spain even extended a credit of $30,000,000 to the United States. By curtailing loans Just after the signing of the armistice, he further said. Spain was able to retain the large trade balance obtained during the war and at the same time protect its big war loans. The cost of living, Mr. Young reported. has increased less in Spain than In any other European country, and there lias been practically no Inflution of patier money beyond that caused by the legitimate importation of gold. Public finances, on the other hand, he said, have been unfavorably affected by the war, despite big private profits, as there has been only a ten per cent increase in revenues from taxation and government expenditures have increased greatly, leaving a large Increase in the public debt.

CLOSE BANK, ARREST CASHIER

Nebraska Officials Charge Officer of Ceresco Concern With Forgery of $16,000. Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 25.—The State bank of Oeresco, in Saunders county, was closed by the atate banking board. Its capital stoA is SIO,OOO, and deposits are listed at $290,000, with loans of the same amount. Coincident with the closing Charles M. Malxner was arrested In Lincoln ""on a charge of forgery. Secretary Hart of the state banking board said forgeries of the bank’s papers would amount to $15,000.

FRISCO GANSTER CONVICTED

Pugilist Said to Be One of Band Which Attacked Young Women —Faces Long Term. San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 26. —Edward Kruvosky, San EYancisco pugilist,, one of the band of five men to be tried for criminal attacks on young women, was found guilty In the superor court here. Like his codefendant, Edmond Murphy, who was convicted last Monday on the same charges, Kruvosky faces an indeterminate prison sentence of from one to fifty years.

NO HOLIDAY PARDON FOR DEBS

Determination Against Release of Socialist Is Reiterated at White House. Washington, Dec. 25. —White House officials were unable to say whether or not President Wilson would grant any Christmas pardons, bat they did say that die chief executive had reiterated his determination not to free Eugene V. Debs, who 1* serving a ten year sentence in the fedora! peniten- 1 tlary at Atlanta for violation of the espionage law.

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The Idea!

Ngwpop—The Declaration of Independence says that all men are boro equal. Mrs. Newpop —How absurd ! The Idea of assuming that the Cheapleys’ baby next door could be compared ts ours.

Still Uncertain.

“Does your son uhow a leaning toward any particular vocation?” “At times his conduct suggests hi* becoming a missionary and at others he seeins’to incline,more toward general outlawry.”—Browning’s Magazine.

Proof.

! Mabel —I know he broke his promise ! not to make cigarettes any more.” 1 Phyllis—Why? f : “Because he flamed up so when I • accused him of It, and I’m sure that , where there is so much fire there must j be some smoke.” —London Answers.

Art Confession.

“You say this show was built for the tired business man?” “Yes. We have to depend on catching the business man when he’s too tired to care whether he is getting his money’s worth or not.”

Too Hard to Keep.

“Do you suppose any woman endures to have another woman possess more privileges in her own home than slit* does?” “Certainly she does, if the other woman is the cook.”

KEEP THE SAME HOURS.

Wifey—George, how can you stay away from home so late nights? Hubjy—Oh, easily. I acquired the habit while I was courting you. my dear.

Housewifery.

She gets some yeast and plana a feast Of which I hate to think; The things she’ll make are bad to take In food and worse In drink.

Cold Encouragement

Ho — Darling, I dream of you as my own. She — But dreams, you know, go by contraries.

Disappointment

Agent — ls that soubrette I sent you chic 7 Manager —Chick 7 I should Bay notl Shells a regular old hen.

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THE AMERICAN LEGION BASKET BALL PLANS

Indianapolis, Dec. 23.—Plans have been completed for a series of basket tournaments in which American Legion posts througout Indiana will participate; to be held in March, 1921. Thirteen district tournaments will be held, at centers to be picked by the thirteen district athletic chairmen of the Legion. Winners of the thirteen meets will play for the state championship at South Bend. Plans for the tournaments have been worked out by a committee consisting of James H. Mason, Gary, athletic officer of the department, chairman; L. Russell Newgent, department adjutant, Indianapolis; Philip B. Stapp, Greensburg; Raymond Brown, Terre Haute; Perry O’Neal, Rushville; Ben Rogers, Frankfort; Kenneth Yarnell and Thomas King, Wabash, and George Cooper, South Bend. The district tournaments will be held during the week when the state high school tournament is being held. The thirteen sections are composed of posts in the thirteen congressional districts. More than 200 posts are now engaged in interpost contests, preparatory to the district tournaments. The state tournament at South Bend will be one week after the district tournament. In several of the districts, championship trophies will be awarded. Several trophies will be awarded to the winner of the state meet at South Bend. The committee has worked out a set of rules to govern all Legion games. By these rules, none except post members can represent a Legion post in any basketball game.

NEW. TODAY. &08V—Between Rensselaer and Wheatfleld, Sunday, a black hand bag, the property of the Gordon stock company. Finder please return to this office. LOST—Between Bowles and Parker’s and Jarrette’e variety store Friday afternoon ,two $lO bills and one $6 bill. Lois Bachman. 1-2 X.OST—3Ox3 new Sears, Roebuck auto casing, paper had not ben removed. Clyde Davisson. 1-1 SOX BAUG—Fresh young milk cow. Phone 953-D L L. Jones, 1-2 Charles Smith is now employed on the Crescent News in Frankfort. Mrs. M. W. Reed and daughter, Opal, of Buchanan, Mich., who had been visiting Mts. Ross Reed and family and other relatives, returned home today. Mrs. Charles Lowman and children, Emma and Robert, of Hebron/ who had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pharos, of Mt. Ayr, returned home Monday.

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