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BELIEVES MAN INNOCENT MURDER; PARDONS HIM MADISON, Wis., Fob. 17.—John A. Johnson was released from the state Prison today after nerving 19 years and six months of a llfo sentenco for tDo murder here in 1911 of seven-year-old Annie Lemberger, a crime which Gov. | J- *T. Blaine Is convinced Johnson did not commit. •Six months’ Investigation into the probable circumstances surrounding tne crime to which Johnson pleaded guilty and for which Martin lemberger, , father of the girl. was formally charged with jnanslaugh'er on Janu ary F., 1922. hrough' Gov. Hlalne to con clude that “there Is only one fact that, stands out clearly, and that is that Johnson did not ni'irqer Annie I .em ber gor." Who did kill the young girl and later attempted to hide her body in I.ako Monona probably will never b" defi nitely established, it is said. The father availed himself of the statuto of limitations, causing the case THE VALLEY, THE STATE, THE WEST SI GH A COUNTRY AS THAT | In the course of presentation of the program picture shows la two of the; local theaters this week the movie* •-liowed most graphic and thoroly wet ra:n storms. One was at sea—the skip per of a schooner at the wheel of ills vessel driving ahead amid a swirling deluge of wind and rain, with water de m ending r '•beets and bucketfuls so that it could bo seen glancing off his bar** head . nd cheeks, dripping off his nose, pouring up his sleeves, ankle dt - p right there on the deck before it 1 co .hi run out of tlie scuppers. Thf other man was located some- 1 when, m our own southwest, a plains- I man with Uh pony, poorly sheltered 1:. i small i 1 plank shed, with the ! bea mg thru the i lltns.v roof and | siting sideways thru tho boards of. th** door aml window, *io fierce and u»- ' relenting is the rainfall that no ordl- | n.ir> structure can withstand its furl- i « I flood. . faithful arc the fitful I a••• t lona of n pd fright- i ( • • ain* ra. mil d: > ; is terror ./..-.I with discomfort at the! thought of what adventurous wayfarers I m : t endure who venture into any I f* i ■ *"i-. country where w rains like i that. v • i. with » shiver, tliese Pueblo i’ad«* their wav thru pleasant! s! rvr •> the snug shelter of their j fall ta skies, serene In tl • • eling that it Is batter to dwell I in • .sunny climate when* It never -[ or ardlj ever rains. And vet -and yet publicity material Dull dry weeks pass ami we fail to «e d ci: an> thrillers. By rights we j * Mil.l be able to place on the wires ! hi. .using rnott'slido ••tor lea from all I :.s the upper valleys and rontlnrn f* ale The mere prosy statement th.* - 1. i' *■ 1 1 Ice s being cut by thou - i ■ f tons up there lacks tlie re qi. • drawing power, if we could, nr.t • helm tlie mud-waders down in; t Ml-eotiri \ .»’.♦• v wit!, s-.ow stories; tl • i:» atlon would stick In their me-' *tn ’■t . ■ s till theb 93-degrCc hot spell, n '• Ju;> and they would hanker f«r i cool * .dorado. ' iic nearest we can come to It just J n< i* to .••• the no.trial floundering I g‘ g-n a* •‘ombres pass on the w«y icross the hogback to Durtnfa Tho Merabi <.f that -it interviews Super-i • | ro o>.. tl*. r from Alarms.* and obtains erera! • •• w stories Including one de ■ ribing i shovdera digging out the S’ '■ ertrain Also this: M 1 Duell nstd that the problem w h . • cited the workmen In the' clearing of Gumbre* pass of th« last i b!o« h.ade v\ns one of th** most mi- ; ns al that th* y have ever tner The • li.rr.l ter «>f tlie *.llo*, ro<l the heigh* • of the wind added greatly to the dlf f qV. v V o*ie time .1 most unusual • - .•f tb<- p. s Snow nii falling rapid!' and a bright rainbow l:t the west was seen at the same tl»n-'. • v little Inter the phenomenon was explained, however. \ hen the falling snow suddenly turned to rain In one plno- »n the pas*. Mr. Duell said, a cut IS feet In depth had to he made and the depth of the snow made It to breqk a part of it down WILLIAM FARNUM AND LARRY SEMON AT PALM TOMORROW “His Greatest Sacrifice.** in which William F&rmim Appears tomorrow should bo very popular with the pnt rons of the Palm theater. It is a tense ly drotnatic story, and one in which the popular William Fox star shows to the full Ills splendid talents ns all actor. The story has to do with a wife who sacrifices home, husband and 1 hlld to win fame as an opera singer. She dors j win fame, and with It wealth: but In. after venrs, when glory has faded and I she wants th*' greatest thing in the world happitie-s sh«* flnds she cannot g*i It from til** loiv-bafid ml child she *<• selfishly ahan 11 Tgirry Bentons a' •• will appear ini his latest oiiedi The Sawmill." to be nolfo pressed. He had been ac cused of killing his daughter with a beer brittle during a drinking party at I his home, when she failed to obey him 'as promptly as he wished, j It was after ten years spent In the state's prison that Johnson protested : hin Innocence and applied to Gov. Blaine for a pardon. He then claimed that his confession had been made be cause of fear that he would be mobbed. This contradictory attitude of John son in first admitting his guilt and later malntainng lie -innocence caused Gov. Blanc to say that “a man of or dinary strength of character and pru dence does not accuse himself of crime, hut Johnson's type might accuse him self falsely of crime thru fear, hallu cination. guilty knowledge of a crime, either as an accessory or as one who stood by. innocent of the commission !of crime, tho mentally too weak and too depraved to follow any course ex cept the course pursued by Johnson." .so that it could be handled by the ' rotary.' GRAND GI FT TO NEIGHBORS A deed made out In due form much like a quit claim deed to real estate has been placed on the records of the clerk of Mesa county showing tha!L Km mu Krwin Cooley has conveyed cer tain chattels as follows. The deed i* 1 published in full on first pages of the Junction newspapers with suitable inmentK of deep appreciation. The! matter Is hereby copied wltte the Idea thal poaaibly no* only bad acts but good deeds may be contagious: "Know all men by these presents.: (that 1. Emma Krwin Cooley, of the city of Grand Junction, county of Mesa and ,*tatv »f Colorado, In consideration of the sum of one lollar and my love Ifor and Interest in the education of the • hildren of Grand Junction, do hereby give and grant unto School | District No. 1 of Mesa county, my li ihrary and case*, pictures, specimens. « ur'os. rugs, robes, heads and ipount |*'l specimens of animals and birds. ; butterflies and shells, as now Installed (and arranged in the high school bund ling in Grand Junction, and to be ! known as the Kmtna Krwin Cooley 1 Foundation of Natural History. I "To be maintained and continued by [the board of education of said School District No. 1. thru the board of con- I trol of said foundation, the day noml rated and appointed by the said board of *'ducation and myself. I To have and to hold the same for |th»* use and benefit of the children of I Grand Junction. Colorado, forever.” . A STRAY FROM SALT SF.AS ! J. J. Brown, landlubber, hakes good 'pies at his place of business, 615 East I Pike's Peak avenue. Colorado Springe. |ln which town he lias resided for some •' ears. Rut ‘twas not always tnus. {Twenty-four years ago Brown was a flatfoot on the f*. s S Maine as she swung to that fated loaded buoy in Havana harbor. When the blow-up came Brown was among those tossed • •ut on the bay like old hats sailing •thru the air. He was rescued by the (quick work of the survivors, while 28’> ; comrades were perishing. Brown has no long stories to tell about his ad ventures and concentrates attention on 1 the fawn-colored outsides and the j luscious Insides of the pies he bakes. BADOVIANC MAKES MOONSHINE RAIDS "One of the most notorious beotlcg -1 gore In Cuwter count.', * is tho phrase ! used by Federal Agent Darnel P. : Hitdovlnac, to describe Robert Eikol , man, arrested nt his home, 12 miles i south of Westellffe. by Radovinuc. I where a ten gallon still and three gnl- I lons of moonshine whiskey were ! found. Radoxina* is hard at work in the \\ •-t* llffe district, having aiso ar r« a ted J 11. Brlttonsteln and Joe Schneider f*-r unlawful possession of ! honor, in the few days he has been making raids in that district. Thcs** ‘an* the firs*, laids for whiskey over I made In th* Westellffe district, offi : 1 ials say. A* all of th*' arrests are federal 1 caaea the men will bo brought to l’u ' *>b!n and arraigned before United [State? « *«Mnmiß«loner W. R. Vntea. and ! their hearings will probably be s*'t for [ tin- April term of federal court under heavy bond. | No stills were found ou the property lof llrlttonstcln or Schneider, hut suf ficient quantities of moonshine liquor 4<> warrant arrest*. Must File Suits By February 28 All suits against the Dire* tor Gen eral or Federal Railroad Administra tion must bo filed on or before Febru ary 28. 192.*. according to an announce ment of the Trnffi. Bureau or the t’oininerre club, which Issues a state ment that se.-tlon "°B-A of the Trans portation Act. of 1920 provides for th*» filing before February 2«. ns they will l»e barred after that date. It Is said that there are several rases of this nature In Pueblo. n:ul all shippers who have etarms against the Director General or Federal Railroad Administration, not already settled, arc emphatically urged to place them In suit on or before February 28. or consider them lost. Suspects Released Arrested on suspicion of having rob bed tlie Mecca Pool hall Monday night John Mllliken and Edward Mooro were released yesterday morning by Judge Grossman’ of the police court, after evidence had been received that con | viiiccd tlie court that neither of the I men had committed ttu* robbery. 1 The ic<- 1 were released to Rob Nor man. public welfare director, who has •I, ~| . d Giit the men are from repu -11 :i hie families j n tlm .-:.si and "111 eti dea'or t*» secure work for them. THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN MARY AND DOUG, ALL BUNDLED UP, VISIT CHICAGO EN ROUTE FOR NEW YORK Ar. and Mra. Douglas Fairbanks. The wintry winds hold no terror for Douglas Fairbanks and hii wife, demure Mary Pickford, these days. For two fur coats big enough to lose oneself in, just about cover them from head to heel. Tne happy pair were photographed a few days ago in Chicago while on their way east to pay New York another visit. MYSTERY COMEDY LAST TIMES TODAY AT GRAND. “FAIR AND WARMER” STARTS TOMORROW The Harrison Players have been pleasing their largo established follow ing at The Grand all tills week with the rather old. mystery comedy, “At 9 4ft" and will give tho last two per formances of this play at matinee and night shows today. The Players will be s»en all of next week, starting Sun day. in Avery Hopwood's tremendous farce-comedy success, “Fair and NEW WELL EXTENDS SALT CREEK FIELD j The Moshicr test well on Sec. 19-39- 78. Fait Creek field, an operation that has been keenly watched by oil men, found pay oil in the second Wall Greek sand, nt a depth of slightly be low 2.800 f*-et. last Sunday, according to reports received in Pueblo recently. The location of the well Is In the extreme southern part of the field, and the importance of tho strike lies in tho fact that it extends the known productive area :.t least three-fourths of a mils. The first Wall Greek sand, contain ing water, was picked up at 2.41 G f*»et. By consent of government agents tills water was not cased off. and drilling was continued about feet to the second Wall. Greek, which was found to be 223 feet deeper than the same sand was encountered In wells higher up «»n tho structure. The sand was penetrated only* seven feet, nt which time the amount of oil coining up indicated a 290-bnrrel well. The water above will now he cawed off. the welt drilled deeper Into the wand, and it i** •• * mated that a highly pro ductive v. • t will result. Tlie Mushier test proves the exist ence of oil under ninny of the tracts wold nt the govc-nmont auction of lands In the smith and .southeastern parts of the Salt (’reek field held In Douglas. Wyo., last June A number of Pueblo men arc inter ested In this firm Beasley Is Taken Before J. P. Court Charged with assault to rob. Elmer Beasley wa« arraigned before Justice llsrt yesterday: he waived a prelim inary and was held to the district . mirt In bonds of S3OO. which being*un able to supply, he jvai remande,j to the county Jail. Beasley is charged with nn attempt to rob I* B. Regan on February 7. In the same court E. E. law was tn have been tried on a non-support • barge, but the ease was dismissed on payment of the costs so far accrued bv the defendant, a settlement of the family difficulties having been con sumnted. Critcher Theater Today William Fox presents today and this evening, nt the Crltcher theater on Northern avenue. William Itusweli In a mystery play. " The Lady from Lniig nerr." The drama tells the story of an aristocrat Inclined to stray from tho staid and dignified path of high so ciety Into the folds of th** lower and m**re human doss. Blr Anthony is his name, and he « liangrs It to Ton.'- When Tony meets the fugitive prio ress of a far-awnv kingdom nis ad ventures begin, and they do not stop until he walls across the ocean to res (iio her from a distasteful marriage. There is a double romance running iliru tlie story, which Is filled with lively action. There will also be a Universal west ern 2-rrel drama featuring Eileen Sedgewlok. “Tho Night Attack” at tho Crltcher today. STUDENTS KILLED DURHAM, N. C.. Feb. 17. Three j students of the University of North . Carolina were killed and three others Injured when tlie automobile in vvhl-h 1 they were riding was struck by a Southern Railway passenger train at a crossing on the oiit?kirt'i of Dir ham today. Warmer.” This is admittedly the brightest farce comedy of tho lait de cade, dealing with an up-to-date sub ject. one which is near to everyone, and it is bandied with a brilliance of construction and dialogue that is al most unexcelled In stage history. “Fair and Warmer” Is a real theatrical In spiration which, at tho same tim*\ proves tlie epitome of achievement In the funny-bone tickling line. CENTRAL NOTES Superintendent Keating delivered a shortatalk In chapel after which Prin cipal Dunton announced tlie winners of tlie life insurance assay contest. Ed Friedman was awarded the flrwe prlzo lof $7.60 and Ruth Kent received J j 'as second prize. j During the early part of tho day 'four bolls signifying a fire were rung [and the students marched out of tho school in th** regular f!r<j drill order. lOf course there was no fire. Three and .1 half minutes were consumed In getting l.*ioo students and teachers out of th** building. After this largo group I was massed In front of tiieb ulldlng (Principal Dunton called them together And William porter lead school yells. ' This was probably the largest and best "pep" meeting over held in Pueblo. Last night the Juniors held a party in the Trophy hall. The hall was deco rated in the purple mid 'gold colors of tho Hass. A clever ptnvlet entitled ' .Miss Hetty's Robber.” was presented iby lb-ssir McDonald. Albert Tipple and j William Porter. After tlie pi.-jy those who attended enjoyed dancing and re freshments. KEEP LOOKING YOUNG It'» Ea*y—lf You Know Dr. Edwards' Oliye Tablets I The secret of keeping young Is to feG young to do this you must watch your liver and bowels—there’s no need of having a sallow complexion—dark ring** under your eyes—pimples- a bilious look in your face—dull eyes with no sparkle. Your doctor will toll you ninety per rent of nil sickness comes from inactive bowels and liver. Dr. Edwards, a well-known physlclnn in Ohio, perfected a vegetable com pound mixed with olive oil to a«*t on the and bowels, which ho gave to his patients for years. Dr. Edwards* Olive Tablets, the sub stitute for calomel, are gentle in their action yet always effective. They bring about that natural buoyancy which all should enjoy by toning up j tho liver and charing the system ol \ impurities. Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets arc known by their olive color. 15c and 30c. If* JKI Mrs. Married Woman Do you know what for happy and gHKft Bticce-u;ful homo life? r JOHN GILBERT Bojr SHAME pr Produed by Emmet Flynu SHANE MAJESTIC e«H«rV°j”i *NN and Tomorrow, Monday and ncftnano m«convk.l« - T J r ataqco m+ KMMty-r j. FLY** i uesaay “Are You a Mason?” This city is going to have a real treat; a treat that will be enjoyed. Two of the beat known theatrical men bn the Pacific count have assembled a eplendid, capable company of pro fessional players and are producing, under the direction of Kdgar Lsincabo, that wonderfully clean, sparkling comedy, "Are You a Mason?" This famous comedy of Leo Distrleh»tein’» will be presented here on Wednesday, matinee and night, and if the way it is being received in other cities is any criterion, standing room only will be in order and a real treat with plenty of delightful laughs Is assured. At the Majestic. .Se-at sale starts tomorrow. Phono 1540. Clyne Theater Today Miss Dorothy Dalton will be the sta at the Clyne theater today— matinee and night In “Benind Masks.” a thrilling drama. It Is a dashing ro mance of society’s fringe and fashion’s half-world that lives by its beauty and wits. The tale of a convent girl who en tered the game of life and found It ’■fixed" against her. Put she played for love and fortune against a thou sand odds—and won! Filled with the flare of “high life" and luxury. Shimmering with lovely gowns. Alluring with many a charm ing scene of pleasure hall, villa and seashore. As Jeanne Mesurler. tho ••nfortunato victim of tho plots of Mmc. Ena Do RHEUMATIC ACHES QUICKLY RELIEVED THE racking, agon&ng rheumatic ache is quickly relieved by an ap plication of Sloan’s Liniment. For forty years, folks all over the world have found Sloan's to be the natural enemy of pains and aches. It ptnetraks without rubbing. You can just tell by its healthy, stimulating odor that It is going to do >*oo good. Koop Sloan's hamdy for neuralgia, sciatica, lame back, stiff joints, sort muscles, strains and sprains. At all druggists—3sc, 70c, f 1.40. Sloans Liniment feg j=T Sick Skins ■ Weil Om of Dr.Hoteoa's ■ ■i r—lfrl—St—■ PWiekar. Bi mm hss**rtn—l«lm—fwsly Hi Z Dr.HqbBonjs Z Eczema Ofartm wit. >■ RIALTO LAST TIMES TODAY at 1.3, 6,7 and 9 P. M. BETTY COMPSON IN “THE LAW AND THE WOMAN” "HAM" Comedy ROBINSON CRUSOE LTD." Fathe News SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18,1922- lore, her unscrupulos guardian, Mias ] Dalton, in this etory. Is locked up In an ancient amugglers’ cave with tho supposed dead body of Ronald Englc ton. Pile breaks down a door and de fies death when she dives Into tho storm-tossed sea below. Her resouo by Andrew liourne, her weetheart, follows. OPPOSED TO BONUS CHICAGO, Feb. 17.—Tho American Farm Burcuu federation in a state ment issued today, declared Its reports Indicated "organized agriculture" was ' opposed to any form of sales or con- ; sumption tax as a means of raising j tho soldiers’ bonus funds. I»BhL3SI PARKER'S 1 figgaßHl hair balsam I•■RSiuTMOtndni ff-HtrvPfHa<rr*]llncJ JWK Reetorss Color and . I to Gray end Faded Haid T-'SPM* «oe. en<t#i.oo*tPni«ri»i». | i -dMMI Chgtn, Wln. Potcboa tie. N. V I j IqlynT B V THEATIR k , ■ TODAY MATINEE and j Bj NIGHT i Dorothy Dalton H In a Mystery Play I “BEHIND MASKS” B An Episode of the Serial I “Miracles of the Jungle” B Also a Snnb Pollard Comedy | ga@si Matinee 2:30 Today | MH ‘At94s’ SPECIAL ADULTS CHILDREN MATINEE Under 12 A PRICES 35c 20c af TONIGHT Last Performance flog C 'RTAIN 8:15 of this play MAJESTIC TODAY—LAST TIMES DON'T MISS THE MAGNIFICENT STAR ALICE JOYCE IN “The Inner Chamber" LLOYD COMEDY NEWS SHAME COMING TOMORROW PALM a VIOLA DANA In Life’s Darn Funny See why you have often remarked “Life's Darn runny” It is Comical and Thrilling NEWS REVIEW LEE MORAN “THE TOUCHDOWN” ADDED ATTRACTION from 11 A. M. to 6 P. M. ONLY “Miracles of the Jungle” CHILDREN lOC MORNINGS 15<» AFTERNOONS 15C - 30 C EVENINGS 30C -35 C STARTS TOMORROW DOUBLE BILL WILLIAM FARNUM LARRY SEMON In Tirst Pueblo Showing In Hie Now Fnn Maker "HIS GREATEST SACRIFICE" "THE SAWMILL" STARTING TUESDAY IN ADDITION TO PICTURE PROGRAM The Original, Genuine, World Famous Brown’s Saxophone Six Prices that You Can Afford Special Attractions at Reasonable Price* * PAGE SEVEN MAJESTIC SEAT SALE TOMORROW FOR THE BIG ROAD SHOW “Are You A Mason” Modernixed with Music First Time Anywhere at Thesb Prices Evening 30C to SI.OO Matinee 30C and 500 Phone 1510 C! _.,J CRITCHER W THEATER MATINEE AND NIGHT William Fox Presents William Russell In a New Master Piece “The Lady from Longacre” And a Western thriller with Eileen Sedgwick in "THE NIGHT ATTACK" A Star Comedy '' WESTWARD WHOA’ 1