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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
PALMER WARNS OF RED PERIL
Annual Report Says That Increasing
Iy Dangerous Radical Activities
Menace the Nation.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The depart
ment of justice is confronted with 'in-
creasingly dangerous radical activi-
ties" Attorney General Palmer said
in his annual report. submitted to con-
gress.
Mr.. Palmer did not go into details
as to red" activities in general, but
said that of the total of 365, 295 index
record cards, 1000 Bertillon records
and 262,712 finger print records now
IN the department. some 10000 repre-
scented data concerning "reds' and
their work.
He mentioned that the department
had increased steadily Its contributory
sources of investigation. adding that
this meant better facilities for running
down persons whose lives bore marks
of crime.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
AMERICAS TRADE BALANCE
Foreign Business Surpasses All in
History of the United States,
Says Report.

washington, Dec. 9.--Americas
trade balance for the fiscal year end
ed last June 30 was $3,97S, 134,947, "a
figure never approached in the com.
merce of any nation In the history OF
the world" said the annual report OF
the secretary of commerce. New high
marks were established in both ex.
ports and imports, exports totallng
81 O7a oil 500 and imports $685. $40.
582. Exports to Europe aggregated
"a, 634, 816,S41; to North America, ST..
POI 932, 342; to Asia, $603,924, $40, end
TO South America, $500 9O1 ,601.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kimer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney. liver and bladder medi-
cine.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi-
cine. 1t helps The kidneys, liver and blsd-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp Root has stood the test Of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents 70 DR..
Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton. N. T., for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
COAL LID is frightened
FACTORIES CUT TO THREE DAYS
A WEEK BY U. S.
Edct by Garfield Puts All Stores on
Slx-Hour Day Working
Schedule.

Washington. Dec. 9.-On the eve Of
the expected strike settlement under
peace terms proposed by President
Wilson the railroad administration,
empowered by Fuel Administrator
Garfield with authority to restrict coal
consumption, issued orders more dras-
tic than any which prevailed during
the war.
With certain limited exceptions, the
following industrial conditions will
prevail throughout the nation, the or
ders to be effective Immediately:
Manufacturing plants will be fur
nished coal sufficient for operation
three days week only.
All stores may be lighted for six
hours day only.
All Office buildings must cut off
lights not later than p. m.
Cabarets must be dark after II p. m.
Ornamental and advertising lighting
is prohibited
Electric railroad schedules must be
curtailed.
Street car service must be cut to the
bone, and no car must be heated dur
ing rush hours.
The order was issued, notwithstand-
ing the anticipated settlement of the
strike, to assist the country in re-
operating from the loss of 35,000,000
tons in coal production for which the
strike was responsible.
Officials pointed ont that settlement
of the strike cannot bring production
back to normal for several weeks and
that further conservation is absolutely
necessary
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11

l had tried several different kinds of medi-
cines but nothing seemed to give me any
relief. One day saw DR.. Pierce's medicines
advertised and l got bottle of Golden
Medical Discovery and it began to help
me. felt that had some other weakness
so got the 'Favorite Prescription and the
Pleasant Pellets also, and these medicines
cured me completely in just one year when l
had doctored five years before. feel very
grateful to DR.. Pierce for my good health
and keep his medicines in my home for
immediate use. / consider they saved me
lots of suffering and doctors bills as well.
i have recommended DR.. Pierce's remedies
TO many people and will gladly reply to
anyone wanting to know about these medi-
cines and what they did for me."-MRS.
II. J. BALDWIN, 246 Norton Ave.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
Untldy Streets.

The New York Merchants assocla.
ton has an antllitter bureau, that Is
now engaged in campaign against
dirty streets. The cost of cleaning up
the refuse that should have been
dropped into the very convenient con
talners, but is Just dropped In the
street instead, is enormous. School
children are reported as serious OF
tenders. for they bring paper from
the schoolroom and tear and scatter II
upon the streets. That Isn't patriotic
not bit.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER.

Constipation invites other troubles
which come speedily unless quickly
checked and overcome by Green's
August Flower which is a gentle laxa-
tive, regulates digestion both in
stomach and intestines. cleans aud
sweetens the stomach and alimentary
canal, stimulates the liver to secrete
the bile and impurities from the blood.
II is a sovereign remedy used In many
thousands of households all over the
civilized world for more than half n
century by those who have suffered
with Indigestion, nervous dyspepsia.
sluggish liver. coming up of food, pal
pltation, constipation and other In
festival troubles. Sold by druggists
and dealers everywhere. Try a bottle,
take no substitute.-Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
ireland Auain.

Two Irlshmen were walking along
one OF the main thoroughfares in
Glasgow when they noticed large
placard In the window Of shop with
the words: Butter Butterl But
teri - in large type written on IT.
pat" said Mike, "what is the
meaning OF them big strokes after the
words"
"Och. We ignoramus," says Pat,
"sure they are meant for shlllelahs,
TO show It's Irish butter. London
IDEAS.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
STRIKE LEADER UNDER BOND
U. S. Supreme Court at Peoria Denies
Harrington Plea for Habeas
Corpus Writ.

Peoria, ILL.,, Dec. 9.-Judge Louis
Fitzhenry In the United States court
here denied the application of Frank
harrington, president of the Illinois
Mine Workers, for a writ of habeas
corpus, following his arrest Saturday
night on charges of violating the coal
strike injunction of Federal Judge An
derson at Indianapolis.
Harrington was remandeG TO the
custody of the United States marshal.
Attorney A. w. Kerr, for Harrington,
filed notice of appeal and was given
until 10 a. M. December IL to perfect
the records.
In the meantime harrington will be
at liberty on $4,000 bond
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
TISzA CASE JUDGE KILLS SELF
Investigator of Former Hungarian
Premier Murder Jumps TO Death
From Courthouse.

Budapest, Dec On. Kovacs. the
Judge who has been investigating the
facts concerning the murder Of Count
-Tisza, the former Hungarian premier
committed suicide by jumping from
the third floor window of the court
house Kovacs had been accused
by the extreme Socialists Of suppress
sing evidence to show that former
Premier Frledrichs had knowledge Of
the fact that the murder OF Count
Tisza was Intended.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
STOMACH TROUBLE
Can Now Eat ANYTHING

Grand Rapids. Wis: ~ have used DR..
Pierces medicines and found them very
beneficial. l had stomach trouble for about
eight years. | had to be very careful what
/ would eat or l would be down sick. /
suffered something terrible about year
ago. started to take IDr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and two bottles put me
in fine condition. can eat anything and
not feel distressed. l had taken many
medicines previous to this and had doctors
prescribe for me but nothing seemed to
give me any relief until l started taking the
Discovery 1t gave mo great relief |
take pleasure in recommending it. - MRS.
EMIL OESTREICH, 2l2 14th Ave, North.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11

A record Of service that probably has
few equals is that Of Miss Harriet p.
Houghton, who has been In the employ
of Lynn, Mass, bank for fifty years.
If you want to free the nelghborhood
OF mosquitoes encourage swallows to
make themselves at home. says a re-
port of the American Forestry associa-
ton.
A recently patented bottle IL made
from single sheet Of paper that is
50 folded and pressed into shape that
there are no weak joints TO permit
leakage.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
SCRAPS

Mrs. Ethel Purdle, the first woman
NO become Fellow Of the London AS
ISOLATION of accountants, is celebrated
as an income tax expert.
An experimental farm TO demon
strate the value Of American agricul-
Itural machinery IL to be operated In
the state Of Sinaloa, Mexico.
Great Britain. France, Italy and Ger
many, It Is estimated, have accumulate
ed debts ringing from 90 to more than
40 per cent Ct their national wealth.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
CHICAGO ASKS NIGHT RIDERS
City Council Asked for 100 Mounted
Men to Curb Banditry in the
City.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-One hundred night
riders to patrol Chicago streets and
ferret out criminals were asked for in
an order introduced in the city coun-
ell by Alderman Ross a. Woodruff Of
the Eighth ward.
Something must be done at once"
said Alderman Woodruff police pro-
lection is inadequate. Burglars and
bandits scamper before them like mice
before the belled cat.
1--WE need band Of men who can
ride through the streets and strike fear
into the hearts Of criminals"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11

Allow temper free reign and you go
into the temperance business on your
own hook. Just as soon as you per-
nit the inner man to rule without re-
gard to justice, that soon you release
fyrant who will reduce you to bonds
and shame. Temper Is an unruIy
master who is usually without reason
and decidedly selfish. To gain his own
ends he viii sell ont to the highest bid.
der. As rule that bidder has Meth
es conscience nor the desire 10 havt
.ps. II finds that little organ an un-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
TAKES UP RETURN OF ROADS
Mississippi Valley Association in ses-
sion at Wasbington-22 States
Represented.

Washington. Dec. "a conference
of the Mississippi Valley association.
comprising representatives from %
states. opened here with the report Of
tie railroad committee which has pre-
pared statement of policy relative TO
the restoration of the railroads to their
private owners. The conference Will
conclude tonight with dinner pre-
sided over by President II. FL. Mer-
rick of Chicago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
PENSION RECORD is BROKEN
Commissioners Annual Report Shows
Payment Of $222,12e,2e2 During
the Year.

Washington, Dec. "a record
breaking sum in pensions was paid by
the federal government during the last
fiscal year, despite the fact that the
number of pensioners was the small
est of any year since 1890.
This was revealed by the annual re-
port Of the commissioner of pensions,
who said 1920 129,292.70 was paid TO
6244 27 persons curing the year, as
compared with s179s35. 32s.75 to &c.
S95 pensioners the year before.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
Beneficent L-auahter.

If we consider the frequent rellefs
we receive from laughter. and how
often II breaks the gloom which is apt
to depress the mind, one would take
care not to grew too wise for so great
u pleasure of lIfe.--Addison.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11

comfortable something to have around
Besides as soon as you begin To graf.
Try temper you win find the hot blood
making rush for your upper story
and the result ia tragedy.-Exchange
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
Vatican Aids unempIoxsd.

Rome, Dec 9.-In order to provide
work for the unemployed, the vatican
has ordered the construction OF huge
boarding house for the accommodation
of visiting pilgrims and has directed
the erection Of other buildings.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
Trademark. as Il Were.

Walford wanted TO go to his Aunt
Addie, but had dirty face.
Ills mother said: IF Aunt Addle
has company she would be ashamed of
YOU with such dirty face"
"Oh. 10, she wouldn't; she would Just
say This Il one of Margarot's boys. "
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
pouahnuts and Gratitude.

New York.--"Full OF doughnuts and
gratitude" sighed young woman as
She YEARLY completed doughnut for
every contribution Of size for the Sal
vation Army fund.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
Raid counterfeitinu Plant.

ST. Louis. Dec. "a complete en-
craving plant for counterfeitlng 50
War Saving stamps was confiscated.
ana three men and two women we're
arrested In n house In the west end
by government agents.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
Not Sure About II.

you are giving your daughter a mu-
steal education, aren't your
well, | can't say that exactly. but
I am paying for one."--Boston Tran
script.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11

for about Eve years.
Had several good
doctors but kept get
ting worse all the
time. Some said I
had consumption:
some one thing, and
some another. I
finally made up my
mind they did not
know what did all
me. / began to
think l was never
-. A. - l-AL-aa
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
Wants Iron Pants.

Detroit.--Anthony Bunette considers
ordering cast-iron trousers and pad
lock to match. While on street car
a thief cut a hip pocket and $500 from
his pants.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11

ut has been arranged or under
Stood" Judge Sessions said, that the
second indictment will not be taken
up until the first indictment has been
disposed Of This understanding also
applies to motions and other legal
questions"
All of the 1875 are named In the first
Indictment The second, which deals
with the making Of false statements
relative to money expended in the
campaign, is directed against a score
Of Mr.. Newberry's election aides.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
CHICAGO cabarets Under Ban.

Chicago, Dec. "a public utilities
commission order prohibits the use of
heat and electricity In cabarets after
midnight. The order is effective to.
night.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11

Only doctor of long experience
can look doleful when an epidemic is
brew ing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
PRESIDENT BLOCKS
BREAK ON MEXICO
Wilson's Rebuke Takes the Affair
From the Senate.
LODGE TO DROP MATTER
Fall Resolution is AssaiIed by Presi-
dent Who Says Chief Executive
Alone Can Decide as to For.
eign Relations of v. S.


Washington, Dec. president Will
son would be "gravely concerned to
see any such resolution pass the con-
gress," he wrote Senator Fall In re-
ferring to the Fall resolution request
ing the president to sever diplomatic
relations with the Carranza govern
ment.
When the presidents letter was re-
ceived, Senator Lodge, chairman of the
foreign relations committee, called
Senator Fall and Senator Brandegee
(Rep) of Connecticut of the commit
tee into conference, and in a few min
utes announced that no further action
on the Mexican situation would be ak
en- by the committee.
ut would constitute n reversal of
our constitutional practice which
might lead to very grave confusion in
regard to the guidance of our foreign
affairs" he wrote
The president expressed confidence
that he had the support of every COM
petent constitutional authority in the
statement that the direction of the
governments foreign affairs was as
signed BY the Constitution to the chief
executive and to him alone.
Presidents Letter.
The presidents letter to Senator
Fall follows:
THANK you very much for your kind
promptness in complying with my re-
quest that you send me a copy of the
memorandum report of the subcommlt-
tee on Mexican affairs of the COM
mittee on foreign affairs.
81 shall examine II with the greatest
interest and care. What you told me
of the investigation on Friday last
prepared me to find I'm 1t a matter of
the greatest importance.
"You ask an indication of my de-
sire with regard TO the pending reso-
luton to which you and Senator
Hitchcock called my attention on Fri
the utmost frankness that I should
be gravely concerned to see any such
resolution pass the congress. 1t would
constitute reversal of our constitu-
tional practice which might lead TO
very grave confusion In regard to the
guidance of our foreign affairs.
81 am confident that | am supported
by every competent constitutional au-
thority in the statement that the ini-
tatiye in directing the relations Of
our government with foreign govern
ments is assigned by the Constitution
TO the executive, and to the executive
only.
Advice Must Be Sought.
"Only one of the two houses Of
congress is associated with the presi-
dent by the Constitution in an advs-
DRY capacity and the advice of the
senate is provided for only when
sought by the executive in regard to
explicit agreements with foreign gov
ernments and the appointment of the
diplomatic representatives who are to
speak for this government at foreign
capitals.
"The only safe course, am con-
method of the Constitution. We might
go very far afied If we departed from
It.
81 am very much obliged to you for
having given me the opportunity to
express this opinion.
"WOODROW WILSON.
"Hon. Albert b. Fall United States
Senate"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
SENATOR NEWBERRY
AND AIDS IN COURT
Arraigned Before United States
District Judge Sessions.
STAND MUTE AT THE BAR
Dull and Brief Curtain Raiser to the
Regular Drama Which Is Staged
for Next Month at Grand
Rapids.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 9.-Uni-
ted States Senator Truman ii. New
berry and his all-star cast of election
campaign workers presented in Judge
Sessions federal district court a brief
and dull curtain raiser to the regular
drama which is promised next month,
when the senator and his 1874 election
associates go on trial for alleged Grim
inal conduct of the Newberry cam
paign.
Senator Newberry and his principle
assistants, most of whom are known
prominently throughout the state,
trooped into the courtroom, shook
hands all around, lined up before the
bench and stood mute following the
formal arraignment. Then, while the
judge, the attorneys for the defense
and those for the government adj
journed behind the scenes to the
judges chambers, where date of trial
was fixed as January 81, the senator
and his fellow respondents passed to
the office of the clerk of court. There
Senator Newberry arranged for his
own bond of $4,000 and saw to it that
bonds for his associates were properly
provided.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
End Strike at MALAGA.

Madrid, Dec. 9.-The strike at NAL
aga has ended, dispatches from that
city rate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11

A rich uncle's will power Is ofte
the making OF young man.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
Sick for Five Years
and Given Up

Pontiac, Mich..-"A few years ago r
gas in O very bad state. / had been sick
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11
No Speeches Made.

The newspapermen, who represent
ed the closeup part of the audience,
may have expected something in the
way of fiery speeches, .'roclamations
Of innocence and counter-attacks upon
those responsible for the indictments.
They were disappointed.
The senator left for Detroit, an
nouncing that he expected to take a
train there Immediately for Washing
ton.
In the judges chambers Frank G.
Daley, representing the government,
and James O. Murfin of Detroit, and
Martin w. Littleton of New York, rep
resenting the respondents, agreed that
demurrers or other motions calculat-
ed to attack the indictments must be
filed before December 20. The de-
murrers, which certainly will be filed.
Attorney Muffin promised, will be
heard January 5. If the motions are
denied, the trial will begin January
OF
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11

indianapolis, Dec. 9.-After lengthy
conference with his executive commit
tee, John L. Lewis, acting president
of the miners, said he would urge sc-
ceptance of the governments terms.
ain my honest judgment the coal
strike will be off at once" Mr.. Lewis
said. ~ will urge acceptance of the
governments proposal, and feel it will
carry"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-11

superfuOus Hair Removed Forever So; bald
heads cured. So money back guarantee.
Knapp Trio. 221 w. 9TH ST. st. Paul Mlnn.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-28

Bennett, is said to have had an en-
gagement in Detroit with Brown the
day before he was murdered.
After being questioned here by a
deputy sheriff and the public prose-
cutor Mrs. Bennett was released and
Immediately left town. 1t was the
story of Lloyd Provost finally told to
Sheriff Caldwell in an effort to induce
the latter to free him from custody
that sent the authorities off to ques-
tion her again.
Mrs. Brown, widow Of the murdered
man, was released from Jail shortly
before noon to-day Wy Sheriff Caldwell
to attend the funeral of her husband,
who was buried in Woodlawn Gene
terry. Detroit, this afternoon.
Shortly after her release writs Of
habeas corpus issued by Judge Goff,
of Detroit, we're served on the Sheriff
and Lloyd Provost was granted his
liberty. Prosecutor Johnston stated
that he had intended taking this step
any way, as there was nothing to indi-
cate that Provost need be questioned
further
New-York tribune., 1919-12-28
Attempt Made to Assassinate
Colorado Iron Plant Manage

PUEBLO, Col, Dec 27.-An attempt
was made last night to shoot Frank E.
Parks, manager Of the Minnequa plant
of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Com
pany, according to announcement by
MIR. rarks to-day.
Mr.. Parks said two men firfed revol-
vers as he was returning home from
lis office He did not believe the shots
were intended for him until he found
four bullet holes his automobile.
Work was resumed at the plant this
week after idleness due to the strike
of steel workers. Several riots fol
lowed the opening Of the gates to non
Union workmen.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-28
Milk Report Ready
Fair Price Committee Recon-.
mends MANY CHANGES

The report o. the Fair Price Milk
Committee on It's investigation into
he milk situation will be issued to day
for publication tomorrow, DR.. Royal
S. Copeland, Health Commissioner and
chairman of the committee, announced
last night. Sweeping changes in the
present system are recommended Dr.
Copeland said
The Health Commissioner also an
nounced the extension of sale of grade
bottled milk at Is cents quart in
baby health stations. Four stations in
Brooklyn will sell this milk, beginning
tomorrow. The stations are situated
at 233 Suydam Street, 1876 Dupont
Street, 29G Bushwick Avenue and 1865
Ten Eyck Street