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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28

must know more of the plan for a
league of nations than It knows now.
Second. The administration must not
put itself in the position of trying to
stife criticism. -.
Mr.. Richardson addressed himself
principally to the latter point
What we need worse than anything
else right now he said lis a lifting of
the censorship so. that we may learn
without the help of a censor what is
actually going on. [ am opposed to the
plan of league of nations IL It Is. to
treaty of peace. 1t should come sepa-
rately.. Yet that is an opinion that |
may change, for at present. like most
Americans. | am uniformed as 10 the
workings of the Peace Conference.
THE censorship which was clamped
down in time of war has become bur
den on all of u.s. American newspaper
men do not send us their versions OF
the actual happenings, because tnose
versions are changed by censors before
they reach U.S."
Mr.. Horan added
Il am opposed to the league of ma
tions until l know what II means. Inc
fact that the issues most vital TO TINS
makes me more determined in my po-
sition. 1 further feel that the censor
ship now existing should be removed
and newspapers should be permitted 10
publish the truth.
Mr.. Bell said:
"T would favor the league OF nations
IL we were guaranteed the right to con-
troll our internal affairs such as imm'-
grafton and the Monroe Doctrine
Then somebody mentioned the tariff
the members here showing fine example
of how men differ on the very fundamen-
tails of this covenant of nations. Ac-
cording to some of the members the
tariff. dealing with the goods shipped
bv one country to the ports of another,
would be strictly an international matter
subject to the jurisdiction OF the su-
preme council created by the league OF
nations, Others insisted that the tarir
would always remain domestic prop
lem since it's primary purpose was the
protection of industries within national
borders. John B. Millen, w. O. Fehling
of Germantown, and Nilllams suites
had recorded their votes in
the affirmative. Their position was that
the success of the league of nations was
one of the paramount points III the IN
auguration of a condition OF interna-
tional peace.
Robert Morris. another director in the
Commercial Exchange. was opposed 10
the league of nations until he had re
ceived more information concerning IT,
And this was the attitude of George "A.
Rudderow, in the insurance business
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
SUCCESS is FORESEEN
BY THIS SHIPBUILDER

Joseph Williams, OF the Delaware
Shipbuilding Company. favored the
league of nations because he believes
that the peace commission comprises
"men much wiser than the average man"
and men who can be intrusted with the
mission before them. He has no doubt,
he said, that they will perform the task
successfully.
+. w. Calhoun, a newspaper man,
favored the plan because It, in his own
language, seems to be a good thing for
the nations"
w. r. Ruggle, of the American Stores
Company, was another strong advocate
Of the league of nations.
"If we had had such a league as Is
now proposed" he said, there would
have been no war"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28

To the Editor Of the Evenin0 Public
Ledger:
Sir-Please accept the enclosed vote
on and for the league Of nations.
Certainly this league must prevent
war.
Having once demonstrated what
solidarity means between the really
civilized nations, there is no set or COM
blnation of rulers of nations left who
will care for a demonstration Of the
mighty power which Is laying down and
going to enforce the laws, etc, embodied
In the league Of nations
WILLIAM BABB.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28

Why is the demand made that We ac-
cept 1t without question?
AS wartime necessities we have sub
mitted to the muzsling of the press. the
strangle-hold Of bureaucrats on the rail-
road, telephone and telegraph systems
and the shameful expenditure of billions
by incompetents. Is there any human
reason why the rank and file Of people
should not fully and freely discuss this
most important covenant, even though
its author is amazed at criticlsm?"
J. J. DESMOND.
Cory, Pa, March 25.
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cs.sspued from Page One

Centtpued from Page One
shows the league of nations plan to be
leading by about three to one vote, the
proponents numbering $3.50 and the op-
ponents 21.624. One of the most inter-
estine ballots which has thus far been
taken was recorded at New York
theatrical performance attended by SOL
diers of the Twenty-seventh Division.
One hundred and two of these veterans
voted in favor of the plan for a league
Of nations and 130 opposed the plan.
The vote in New York now shows
s7,760 to be in favor OF the proposed
league of nations and 16,90o to be OPP
posed TO the plan. In some cities,
notably Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston
and Rochester. the plan for league Of
nations is leading by ten to one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE
DISCUSSION is LIVELY

Over in the Commercial Exchange
there was a lively discussion of the po-
tentialities of the league in which Presi-
dent c. Herbert Bell Herbert J. Horan,
president of the Flour Club. and William
Richardson participated. All three are
directors on the Exchange board.
There were two points brought out
during the discussion:
First That the American public
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
1.-TWO Big Americans"

TO fhe Editor Of the Evening Public
Ledger.
sir-The following parties are desirous
OF casting their votes in favor Of the
league of nations: F. G. MCGEE. Mrs. +.
q. MCGEE and r. s. Harrison, Of 2444
South Broad street.
I have three little kids who am
sure would be in favor of It were they
old enough to understand what 1t stands
for.
More power to our Two Big Ameri-
cans-Wilson and Taft" and to your
paper in pushing this grand work 'over
the top" F. G. MCGEE.
Philadelphia, March "a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
"Day of Nationalism Past"

"Day of Nstionslism Past"
To me Editor Of the Evening Public
Ledger:
sir--I am in favor OF a league of ma
.ions for the reason that the day OF
nationalism is past and internationalism
must take its place. Nationalism Is
menace to the future peace OF the world
because 1t is too narrow, and begets
jealousies and selfishness. The people
have nothing to fear from a league OF
nations, provided that they hold it in
their hands, so that it cannot become
a league Of capitalists.
CITIZEN.
Philadelphia, March 25.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
Comprehensive Family Vote

To the Editor Of the Evening PubN6
Ledger:
sir--My family Of eight voters, and
eight wives who should be able to vote,
are all for the league of nations.
I think the present mixup would have
been prevented IL tentative league had
been formed, between the great five ma
tions, simply agreeing not to fight among
themselves nor let any of the other
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
How to Keep Abreast of the Times

No matter how busy you may be- matter how little
time you have to spare from the rush of affairs that
presses on you afresh every day. there is duty you
to yourself there is thing you cannot afford to
neglect That is to read THE LITERARY DIGEST
faithfully every week. You can't pretend to skim
half the magazines published nowadays, but here is one
it is actually vital to you read with 1t won't
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28

government in it's whole constitutional
vigor as the strict anchor Of our peace
at home and safety abroad,"--Patricls
Henry.
WILBUR JACKSON.
Philadelphia, March rs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28

tCorrespondents TO this department.
are requested TO make their letters as
brief as possible and TO Hrite on only
one side Of their pdper.]
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28

his way clear and happy will I be the
day the covenant is accomplished and
earnestly put into operation.
PAUL JOSEPH KEHoE,
5339 hardwood Ave.
Philadelphia, March 21.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28

take longa couple of hours perhaps-and it will repay
you thousandfold. Without it you simply can not be
your best anywhere, socially in the world of business
in the field of ideas in matters of or religion 1t
summarizes epitoizes them ali for you week BY week
gives you the wheat of facts thresed clear of the ca
of rumor and freed from the bghting mildew of bias.
1t keeps you informed on all important worldevents
everywhere Read it and stay abreast of the times
The Washington times., 1919-01-15
MESSENGERSADM|T
THEFTOF $4,000

Two colored men, former employees
of the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing, were arrested today by Sc.
eret Service agents and headquarters
detectives in conHection with the theft
Of $4,000 worth of unfinished fve and
twenty dollar bills from the engrav.
ing plant last October. Both men ad.
mitted having taken the notes.
The men gave their names as Will
lam Tate, nineteen years old, of 1907
Second street northwest and Floyd
Hope, twenty-six years old. Of 1901
U street northwest. Both were
formerly employed as messengers at
the bureau The arrest of the two
men came as the result of an investi-
CATION lasting nearly four months.
Says He Passed $1,000.
Tate admitted to the police that he
had stolen $500 of the unfinished
notes and had passed them on several
local merchants. At one time, he said,
ne took sixty sheets. each sheet con-
tanning eight $50 bills. The bills did
not bear a number or the seal
He admitted passing several of the
bills at nearby race track and
among several Washington merchants.
When he learned. that detectives sus-
pected him, he said, he burned several
OF the notes.
Hope admitted taking several sheets
OF unfinished IS bills, but was unable
to state the exact number. Both men
Will be given a preliminary hearing
before United States Commissioner
Hit this afternoon.
Caught With Goods.
After running down. several fruitIess
clues, headquarters detectives learned
last week that several Of the worthless
notes had been passed In the ~icinuty
Of Seventh and U streets northwest.
After an investigation In that vicinity.
they learned that Tate had some of
the unfinished notes on him, and Ile-
tectiye Sergeant Beckley, from Police
The Washington times., 1919-01-15
MANN BR|BED WITH
STEAK, SAYS HENEY

Gifts were made to James r. Mann,
Republican leader Of the House and
candidate for the Speakership by
the packers for activities on their
behalf" Francis J. Heney, attorney
for the Federal Trade Commission, in
its packers investigation" alleged
before the Senate Agriculture Com
mittee today.
Of the gifts in letters in the vaults of
Henry Veeder, Chicago attorney for
the packers, and told the committee
OF his adventures in attempting to get
at the packers papers in Veeder's
possession.
When Hugh McIsaacs. his assistant
was going over the papers with Wee
der he came upon a copy Of a letter
Needer had written to Louis Swift,
which told of talk he had had with
Mann in which the Republican leader
observed that he hadn't had a good
steak in some time. Heney said.
Veeder wrote that he had sent
Mann a steak costing $3.50, and wish
ed to know whether it should be
charged to the Chicago or the waSh-
ington branch Of Swift & Co.
How Many Steaksr'
swift replied that it was a good
thing to show appreciation" Heney
continued. 1T was a good thing to
send Mann the steak, he wrote, but
he wanted to know. how many steaks
Mann would want. He shouldn't
have over six or seven a year"
When McIsaacs commented humor-
ously on this letter, Veeder declined
to show him any more. However, a
search warrant was secured by
Heney and he led seven OF his men
into the Veeder vault.
While in the vault, he said, papers
were filed in fifteen envelopes and
put into a valises and taken from the
building. When a sixteenth envel-
ope was being filled, a messenger ar
rived with an injunction from the
presiding judge of the circuit court
or appeals and they were compelled
to cease their work.
THE sixteenth envelope was left
there" Heney said. "Dr. A. B.
Adams. who put the letters in this
envelope. told me in substance that
letters written in 1907-0S showed
that veeder had made Mr.. Mann a
present of a horse.
He also came across q letter from
Mann thanking Veeder profusely, say
ing IT was a magnificent animal, exact
ly the kind he wanted.
other letters showed that veeder
mad charged the horse against a GER
tain department and that the head Of
the department had protested against
the charge.
Feeder replied that there was little
ground for the. complaint since the
morse was twelve years old and had
cost only $3.50 anyhow. 1t was too
small a matter to complain about,
Veeder thought"
Heney said Judge Lapdis had ad-
Vlsed him that the Injunction not only
restrained Federal trade commission
attorneys from further search of the
vaults but withheld the privilege Of
examining the papers already re-
moved.
never have seen the letters in
the nfteen envelopes we removed"
ne added. "and the sixteenth envelope
still remains in Yofder's possession"
The Washington times., 1919-01-15
METEOR BELIEVED
DEEP UNDERGROUND

The meteor which fell in the Dis
triet last Sunday is the first visitor
OF its kind in the known history of
the city, according to DR.. George P.
Merrill, meteorological expert of the
Smithsonian Institute.
';Meteors rarely fall in this section
Of the United States, said DR.. Mer-
rill" In all the history of the coun-
try but two or three meteors have
fallen in Maryland. They are more
frequent to the South and West.
The Washington meteor is probably
buried to a depth Of many feet in the
ground wherever it fell DR.. Merrill
declared.
Considerable excavating may have
70 be done by the person who locates
the spot where the meteor fell" he
said. Sometimes it is impossible to
locate a mteor because fragments of
dirt cover the opening it makes in
the ground
Reward still Waiting.
The 400 reward offered by The Times
To the person who finds and brings the
meteor to The Times office has not
been won.
, Several specimens of stone found
on the top Of the Farragut apartment
I house, Eighteenth and Eye streets
. northwest, submitted by Mrs. Lily A,
. McFadden, wife of "Chimmie' Nc
Fadden, the weII-kuown newsboy
orator, were found yesterday ID be
OF non-meteoric origin by DR.. Merrill
The same was found by DIR. Merrill
to be true regarding a stone brought
TO The Times office by a sol 1ier liv-
ing at 1882 Walter place southeast.
"The specimens submitted by Mrs
heFadden were of Stag. a by-producL
OF the furnace, while the other was D:
, common variety OF stone, filed with
specks- of mica" said DR.. Merrill.
StiH CONFIDENT.
Mrs. McFadden, however. still be-
heves that she saw the meteor fall,
and Instituted a renewed search for
the stone near the Fsrrsgut apars-
ments
Robert E. Bradbury, who lives in
the southeastern section of the CITY.
reported today that he saw the
meteor or one OF its fragments fall
into the Eastern branch SUNDAY
night.
z c. Campbell, 646 K street north
east today sent a letter to The Times
II which he declared the meteor fell
within twenty feet of him, while he
was walking on Seventh street north
west. between H and I streets, Sun
day night.
while reading The Times this aft.
ernoon. / saw the story about ths
meteor, which fell last night in the
District" Mr.. Campbell writes. my
wife and i were walking on Seventh
street northwest, between II and 1
streets, when this meteor fell between
two trees in back Of us. am sure II
was only about twenty feet away.
The Washington times., 1919-01-15
DOUBTS LEGALITY
OF NJ M'ADOO'S PLAN

Constitutionality OF McAdoO's pro-
posed five-year extension of Govern
ment railroad operation was question
road executives, today
'Does there exist under the Con-
stitution power permitting Congress
to enter on such a period OF expert
ment:" Thorn asked at the Senate In
terstate Commerce Committees rail-
road hearing.
Extension OF Government operation
Ave years would prevent a fair solu-
tion by Congress, Thorn held.
The Washington times., 1919-01-15
DANCING
THE RIGHTWAY STUDIO

NIKE. SOCLE
Latest steps, select. Col 4916-w. 1ll1 9Th
OF. N. W. TX
The Washington times., 1919-01-15

Headquarters, went to Tates home
early today and arrested him.
Beckley arrested Hope a short time
later at his home. When brought
to police headuarters both men con-
fessed to Inspector Clifford Grant,
chief of detectives. Several other ar
rests in connection with the theft are
expected.
The Washington times., 1919-01-15
Who's Back From the War

daily list of men in the Army, Navy and Marine
Corps who have returned Washington after service
in camps in this country. you want your friends
to know you're home write to The Times or phone Main
$3.50, Branch 1O1.
Corp Robert Esher, S. A. T. c., N W.
A.
Sergt John j. Mcdonald, 504 Aerial
Lieut.. Albert Esher o. T. c., 263 N N. w.
Lieut. Mcintyre Infantry 4514 Rock
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-25
Rogers Loses To G1ndy On
Foul; Nick Returns Here

A FTER one minute and 10 Seconds
Hof fast milling at the arena OF the
oath infantry. Columbus. n. NJ. sat
urday afternoon. Nick Gundy was
awarded the decision over Rabbit
Rogers on a foul which put Gundy
down and necessItated the services OF
a physician.
Sets a Good Pace.
Rogers set a fast pace from the
start with Gundy coming back in his
usual whirlwind style, although Nick
seemed to be holding back according
to spectators as II feeling Rogers out.
The Rabbit" however. didn't take
any time whatever to do any feeling
OUT and with a wicked and persistent
right cross kept pushing the fight to
Gundy. With the round in Rogers
favor the Giant Killer" shot a hard
right to the stomach which slowed
Rogers some.
Shortly after this, while the two
were mixing it fierceIy, Rogers
swung. landing far below the belt.
When Gundy WIS unable to con-
tinue referee Lieut. Carl J. Studcr
at once called m army physician
who announced that Gundy was
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-25
No Sand Paper
Bats in League

Baseball bats which have been dill
gently rubbed with sand paper before
the batsman enters the box TO take
his turn at swinging on the sphere
are tabooed in the Army and City
with g bat OF this kind in use viii be
banished from the grounds This is
the ultimatum OF president 7. J. Nc
camant who declared Sunday after
noon that a sand papered bat has a
bad effect on a baseball and as a re-
suit Of the use OF such a bat the
league now has to pay out twice as
much money for baseballs as former
IS. The horsehide cover OF the ball
is very easily ripped by the sand
papered club and results in 1t being
thrown in for a new one every time
the bat comes in contact with It
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-25

wielders, believe me- was taken sick
in Milan and was not able TO finish
the tour, much as I desired to do So
May Meet Jimmy Fox
we were treated splendidly In eV-
cry city we gave an exhibition and l
know that the series OF boxing bouts
which our troupe put on was inter-
esting from more than one standpoint
10 the native Italian"
Gene is being mentioned as an oppo-
neut for Jimmy Fox. the lightning
fast little California; who is known
TO be anxious of meeting the local
scrapper- Fox is considered one OF
the clcverest mitt pushers OF the
featherweight division ana there
is little doubt but that con-
test between these two little men
would prove a big attraction In
E. 7Paso- Many E Pas0 fans have
petitioned that the A. E F. crack be
given a chance 70 display his skill al
one OF the local stadiums and as Lieut.
Studer Is considering the advisability
OF putting on Fox and Payo, II would
seem that the match is as good as
made
Roy 6. Martin n personal friend
OF Gene belmont and one of the
foremost critics Of this section.
has received . letter from Fox in
which he asks that the matter be
brought to the attention OF the
promoters and anyone else inter
One OF the original plans WAS 10
match Young Jack Johnson the
clever negro WeIterVTeiEht. who f.
favorabIy known here. with
SpeedbaiI Hayden, but johnson
cannot be located 1T the present
time.
The Fox-Payo match would meet
with general commentator on the
part of the fans and besides Il would
result in putting on one Of the local
boys who did his bit overseas and IS
entitled to a chance
Wallace Starts Work.
Pastime park will not be the only
scene Of activity for the next Few
days, as Otto Wallace, that aggres-
sive Milwaukee mitt Wielder. com
menced light work this afternoon and
will continue biting his sparring
partners for the remainder OF the
week Otto IS doing his preliminary
work at Frankie FoWser's camp in the
500 block Of Alameda avenue, and as
Bad Daddy Anderson and Fowser
are adding every convenience to this
place, such as a punching bag. wrest-
ling matt, sand bag and other training
camp appliances OF the latest order.
there is every facility for his use there
he viii tie on the gloves with KID
George and frankie Fowser tomor-
row and will obtain some lighter men
within the next day or two for his
faster work.
Wallace Feels Good
Since his appearance against Carter
Wallace has enjoyed quite a long rest
and will step into the ring on Labor
day with renewed confidence as a re-
suit Of his Clesncut victory over Kid
Mex" otherwise known as Battling
Ortega, in Colorado Springs not so
long ago
Il required eight rounds for the
Milwaukee product TO stretch his
rival on the canvas and as otto
was knocked down before he put
over this particular stunt, he
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-25
Army-City Notes

ne crowd witnessing the weekend
1 fraw was the largest Saturday
gathering that passed through the
gates at RIO Grande park this season.
A total Of 149 paid admissions were
collected at the box office.
Darneu. center fielder for the
bakers, surprised the fans by hitting
a mighty single into the right garde5
IN me ninth inning Of Saturdays con-
Emanuel POnsfOrd wns in his
best form Saturday afternoon and
II was the case OF too much port
side tWirling by this former Tiger
that blasted the hopes Of the Ney-
land clan in strengthening their
hold on first place.
Major Neyland, pilot OF the league
leaders, made his first error Of the
season, when he lost Ducky Gowan's
high 1ly IN the sun and dropped the
sphere as II came down into his mitt
The tail engineer leader, however
retrieved his error by sending out a
long double to right in the same in
ming, which allowed Rees TO cross the
plate with the first run.
Sunday afternoons attendance
was also gratifying to the league
Officials as an exact count Of paid
admissions by treasurer Fraser
amounted to $40. This Is fully 100
more than the usual number and
II begins to appear rs baseball
has such firm hold on the FL
PasO fans that Interest Is in
creasinE.
That pitching duel between Mai. R
r. Neyland and Fairbanks will &c
down to posterity as one Of the best
seen in a long time.
=
Every cloud has a silver lining
Maj James H Conlin thinks so. any
way and it is certainly demonstrated
in the. way this aggressive pilot Is
again building up q team.