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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22
CALL FOR BIG NAVY
OPPOSED BY C.. o. P.
Republicans Will Make War
on Daniels Programme.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.---Strong Re-
publican sentiment against the big navy
programme as advanced by Secretary
Daniels was the principal development
tonight at the Republican caucus of
House members which met at the sug-
gestion OF Representative Mann (1lL)
The conference was one purely for
preliminary discussion and the ironing
out of party differences with the idea
OF paving the way for a definite formu-
latlon of policy at a future meeting. 1t
was understood that no decisions or
agreements we're to be reached but that
every man attending would have OPP
portunity to air his views.
Representative Fordney mich }, rank
Ing Republican OF the Ways and Means
Committee, projected a discussion Of the
coming Liberty Loan and advanced the
idea that the bonds should he 3, as and
tax free. The first an per cent. bonds
are quoted much higher on the market
than subsequent Issues because OF the
demand they are in as a result OF the
tax free feature.
Representative Cannon (1ll) declared
for an optional issue OF 3h per cent.
tax FREQ bonds for the rich man and AZ
taxable bonds for the poor man to meet
the demands Of both classes. giving the
poor man who had no taxes to escape the
maximum return on his small invest
ment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22

determine the business and reasonable
ness of any rate under attack not only
with reference to its measure but with
reference to its relationship. We have
not denied that for one minute
at no time since the Government
took possession and control of the rail-
roads has there been the faintest sug-
gestion of any conflict in Jurisdiction be-
tween the commission and the Director
General. The most satisfactory under
standing has existed as to the functions
of each. At all times the Director Gen
eral has enjoyed the cooperation and as
sistance OF the commission and assur-
ances to this cffec: have been most cor
daily given 10 the new Director-General.
"IIe is in entire accord with the state
ments which the commission has made
i'm this case relative to the extent of its
Jurisdiction, and there Is no basis for
assumption of any controversy on this
subject
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22
HINES DENIES ANY
FRICTION WITH.
DircctOr-Gencral Says Rail
road Commission Recognizes
Right of Review.
LUMBER CASE EXPLAINED
He Declares Situation Had Its
Origin Before Federal
Control of Roads.
Special Despatch to The SUs.

WAsHiNoToN, Jan. Adjudication
to-day Of stories to the general effect
that there was conflict between the Rail
road Administration and the Interstate
Commerce Commission on rates drew an
emphatic denial from Director-General
of Railroads Hines. lie said:
ut Is distinctly unfortunate that sew
eral newspapers in reporting this morn
ing the decision of the Interstate Com
merce Commission in the Pacific Lumber
Company case have drawn the con-
clusion that there exists a controversy
over the relative jurisdiction OF the
Director-General and the Interstate
Commerce Commission. 1t appears to
be assumed In these stories that the
Director-General has denied or sought
to contest the right OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission to review rates
initiated by him on behalf OF the Presi-
dent As "A matter of fact nothing could
be further from the truth.
1.-THE Federal control act places such
power OF review specifically in the hands
OF the Interstate Commerce Commission
and the Director-General time and time
again has recognized this authority by
peilS ttpttstIileU Dc1OEe tHe COIlllnlShiOH
by counsel who have argued as to the
merits Of contested rates
I'm this particular case there wa.
involved n situation which had its origin
prior to Federal control and the pro-
ceeding was commenced prior to the
assumption of Federal control over rail-
roads. 1t hinged upon the relationship
between rates complained OF and other
| rates--not upon the reasonableness of
the contested rates in or of themselves.
THE rate order OF the Director Cen
eral of last June put into effect a per-
centage increase as to lumber and there
fore did not change the relationship he.
tween the rates complained OF and ttt
rates with which they were compared in
the consideration of this case.
In appearing in this case before the
| Interstate Commerce Commission the
assistant general counsel OF the Rail-
| road Administration. representing the
| Director-General. stated specifically that
| the position OF the pirector-General was
! that the commission has jur. soiction ia
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22
EMBASSY PURCHASE ITEM OUT.
Eliminated From Diplomatic Bill
by House.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.--An item Of
SO, 0o0, 900 asked for by the State Depart
ment to inaugurnte a policy of owning
embassy buildings abroad was eliminated
from the diplomatic and consular APP
preparation bill by the House to-day on
vote of 173 TO 107.
Its opponents commended that such a
policy would open the way to unlimited
expenditures and objected to riders on
appropriation bills which Congress is
trying to rush through before adjourn
ment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22

This has been notable week in automobile his
tory.
It marks the introduction of the light weight,
moderate priced, high quality that has been
expected for almost two years. The Essex made its
first showing In hundreds of cities last Thursday.
Thousands have been to see and ride in it.
The great words you have heard spoken for the
Essex the voluntary expressions of its admirers.
The Essex is being advertised by those thousands
who now know its qualities. That is why urge
you to come and see and ride in the that has
made such favorable impression
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22
Now the People Are Advertising 1t

That is the only thing about the Essex we want
to call your attention to in this newspaper.
If you will come the and ride in it we
know what you will do. You will join the thousand.
who saying things in convincing words
than print. Your endorsement will 60 farther
than anything say.
The appeal of the Essex is resstless. Everyone
admires it. 1t is making friends of all who stop tc
note its appearance who will ride in it over the
rough roads we pick out to reveal its comfort anc
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22

statesman, leader and lawyer. and under.
stood the art of accomplishing results
with the least possible circumlocution.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22
Men s Shirts of
Quality, $3.50

You'll delight in their
fresh, crisp fabrics. The
patterns are confined to
manufacturers of high
grade shirts. Materials
arc madras and crepe
weaves. There's a large
degree Of comfort in the
careful cut and workman
ship Of these garments.
Either soft or laundered
cuffs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22
He Refuses to withdraw.

He Refuses to Withdraw.
Two days before the Democratic eau
Gus Mr.. Sheehan as the party candidate
for Senator--appreciating the intensity
aud formidable character OF the opposi-
tion-offered in the interest of harmony
to retire IL the other candidate would DO
go. This proposal being ignored or de-
clined. after a large majority OF the
members OF the Legislature-by vote
Of So to 29-had selected him. he re-
fused to withdraw. In this connection Il
will be remembered that II was seriously
proposed that a minority OF Republican
members would join with the majority
Democrats In selecting Mr.. Sheehan, but
that he discountenanced such plan and
positively refused to be the recipient Of
| its execution, thus revealing his party
! fealty and his personal delicacy OF feel
ing,
| 1T having been impossible to reconcile
| the opposition to Mr.. Sheehan. he volun-
| tarily released his supporters in the
| Legislature from further obligation to
vote for him. and retired with undaunted
| spirit from the contest. 1t comes from
the lips of many of the men associated
! in opposition to him in that memorable
contest that Mr.. Sheehan grew in their
| estimation by the f1rmness OF his pur-
| pose and the modesty and courtesy OF
mis- bearing. and that had he lived he
undoubtedly would have received from or
through them a recognition which at
that time was withheld. Curiously. Mr..
! Sheehan always felt that his defeat for
| Senator was brought about by those
whose political views. financial relations.
professional standards and national as
| pirations were similar to his own.
No Malice for Opponent.
He harbored no malice toward those
who opposed him yet he never eased to
feel a certain contempt for some who
during the contest, gave patriotic reasons
for what he thought an unmanly course
| For all his years of political and
professional activity. his industry was
mary ellous. his magnetism unfa'ling. his
integrity unquestoned. The fidelity Of
his friends in good fortune and in dark
days attested the quality Of loyalty in
hirnelr which. and only which, can insure
the fai,hfulness OF others.
Gov It.'l had early admired the force
the winning personality and the eXcep-
t.onal ability OF MIR. Sheehan. and with
his genus FOR drawing young men to his
standard he early received the homage OF
Mr. Sheehan. That he should have es-
poused the cause OF Mr.. Hill for Presi-
dent in 1892, and should have become
in large degree the political legatee OF
that eminent statesman and stratesis,
in the affairs OF his party in New York
State, was most natural.
"Both these men looked upon politics
as something not to he rdiculed, but
| something to be studied as the very
science Of government. and both had the
same notion that the only way to under
stand government or to learn the law Is
70 study the one and practise the other
Nj Sheehan was, above all. a practical
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22
The Essex Made Good
Won't You Ride In 1t?

We wanted to begin advertising the Essex as
soon as we had Scent We knew it would be months
before it would be ready for delivery, but wanted
everyone to know what kind of they might
expect.
But the Essex builders have been manufacturing
fine for years. Their factory is of the larg
est in the industry. They know that words of
praise equal in their influence the impression that
the itself can make. So they said we should not
advertise the Essex until there Essex for the
people to see and ride in.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22
Praised Because It. Is Light, Low
Priced, Economical, Elegant
and Enduring

People talk of its beauty and the el
appointment. They compare these q
those of fine, large and costly cars.
and economy of operation are noted q
pared with similar advantages that are
light cheap cars.
The Essex was built to meet the
demand for car that would give
comfortable and enduring service,
that possessed the qualities that ap-
peal to ones good taste, that would
meet every performance requirement
and still was neither large, high
priced nor expensive to operate.
1t is the manner in which it full
fills all these demands that is excit-
ing so much interest just now.
Not word of praise has been put
out by the manufacturer.
All dealers were instructed to let
the Essex speak for itself.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22
Foresaw League OF Nations.

"A high testimonial to his vision IL re-
vealed In an address In the fall OF 1910,
In which he stated that out OF the con-
tention Of the times he hoped there
would be evolved an International court
that will settle controversies between
nations as our own Supreme Court dis
poses OF disputes between these States
Had his views Of International duty
and relation been as deeply and gen.
orally appreciated then as now the world
might have been saved from the horrors
OF the greatest war in history.
1T would be indicate to discuss the
ideal family relation which Mr.. Sheehan
bore, which like his religious life and ex-
perience was his sacred possession, un-
tainted by hypocrisy and beautiful in its
simplicity and nobility.
Proud of his Americanism, he was
also proud Of the race from which he
sprang. and who better than he illus
trated its shining and sterling qualities
or possessed more strikingly that sense
or humor. command Of wit, eloquence of
expression and gift for achievement
which have made the Irish name beloved
throughout the world7
And what better than his career
illustrates the true grandeur Of America
IN anording opportunities for growth In
spirit and character to work out high
destiny?
The maturity OF his powers and the
perfection OF his manners qualified him
for any Legislative. diplomatic or ex-
ecutive post, and the strength, kindness
and simplicity Of his character will make
his memory revered among that multi
tude OF friends who knew and loved
him"
Beaseley Praises Predecc.sor.
Assemblyman Andrew IT. Beaseley
who represents the same district Mr..
Sheehan represented when he was serv-
ing as Speaker of the Assembly, eulo-
gised him as "a leader OF men, COM
manding and strong"
we knew Mr.. Sheehan as man
| among men," said Mr.. Beaseley. las n
lawyer he was profound as a statesmen
| his genius was OF the highest order; as
| a parliamentarian he was ever generous
and fair"
Commissioner Jacob J. Cantor of the
New York City Tax Department. who
was an intimate friend, also delivered
an address.
William F.. Sheehan was man ..
great force and character Commits
| sioner Cantor said. Il knew him prob.
ably as few men knew him. Associated
! intimately with him every day FOR years
| I learned to regard him az a brother /,
was said OF h!m-and truly-that he
never lost friend or made an enemy
A. double quartet led by Ben and
George Franklin sang Lead. kindly
Light" and Crossing the Bar"
The committees representing the Sen.
| ate and Assembly. which arranged the
| memorial exercises included Robert f
| Wagner. Zion r. Brown. Thomas II. Cul.
| len. James A. Foley. Samuel Ramsper-
ger of the Senate and John W. Slacer
Hermes +. Ames. Peter Mciilligott
Frank ]. TAYLOR and Alexander A
| PatrzykowsEi OF the Assembly Edward
II. McGoldrtck. Assistant Corporation
| Counsel. acted as secretary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-22

Immediately after this result was
assured Mr.. Sheehan's name was con-
etantly in the public mind and press
as the most available successor to
Chauncsy NJ. Dspew. At once thoee
forces OF opposition and OF discord
which 40 frequently characterize great
political parties were aroused. and de-
spite the time, energy and talent which
Mr.. Sheehan had devoted to his party it
became apparent that he could not re-
ceive this high Office and honor without
a vexatious contest
The largo proportions which the
struggle was to assume were not, how
ever, fully appreciated until the night
before the meeting day OF the LegBia-
ture OF 1911, when It developed that a
minority OF the Democrats in the SEN
ate and Assembly would under no Cir
cumstarces consent to his selection.
TO his honor and credit 1t may be
said that there was not the slightest sug-
gestion OF opposition based upon any
question affecting the character. integ.
rity or ability of Mr.. Sheehan. 1t was
purely the expression of the rival forces
within his party, and the intense opposi-
tion to political control by an organisa-
ton which for generations had given the
| upstate Democrats rallying slogan for
unity against the Statewide domination
of its leaders
This situation was in no wise lessened
by the fact that in association with
David r. Hill Mr.. Sheehan had been for
many years the most virile opponent OF
| Tammany Hall, nor is II inconceivable
that had the New York leaders select ed
Edward NJ. Shepard as their candidate
the independent forces would have raj
| lied to Mr., Sheehan's standard. Just as
occurred in Greater New York when MIR
Shepard was the regular Tammany can
didate for Mayor. and thereby suffered
the loss Of the support OF the old time
independents with whom he had enjoyed
| lifelong relations.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-20
Of Importance,

OF Importance.
Mrs. +. Winn entertained at her resi-
dence number Of young people Jun,
10th, 1919, at surprise party in homo,
OF her son, Donald Platter's, birthday
Miss Mary Ellen McCree, pupil in ri
ano under Prof. Henri Ruifrok at Drake
University for the past two years, will
appear in recital at Union Congrepa.
tlonal church next Friday evening, June
9th. She will be assisted by Mrs. Jo-
berness Redmond Kelso.
This will be Miss McCree's last an
pearance in Des Moines as she leaves
for her home in Gary, Ind, July LIST,
where she will spend her vacation be-
fore entering the Conservatory of Music
at Chicago University next September.
The class in Biology Three Trime of
West High wishes to congratulate Miss
Elease A. Malone for her splendid CO.
operation during the high school year
OF 1919. She has taken an active part
in debating and public speaking and is
great uplifter to the class. We hope
Tor her much success in the future and
the happiest summer vacation and that
she may come back to West High next
rail- with the same spirit Of 1919. She
IS very prominent and popular stu
dent among all girls.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-20
Aviator's Lingo.

The air service, like most special
branches, has it's own vocabulary. An
officer of flying status, but, who for
some reason does not fly, is called a
penguin" This name Is also applied
to type of training machine which
does not rise from the ground. An
officer in the flying service without fly
ing status is called "kiwi" after an
Australian bird. A pilot is generally
called a "quirk." A flight is called q
"flip," and If 1t is a distinguished fail
ure it is called "washout." An air.
plane is usually called "bus." The
great hope of the airman is to spike
bozzle," or bring down "Zepp," or one
of the smaller nonrigid dirigibles
they call "blimps." The airman's pest
is the "onion," or large flaming anti
aircraft shell which "Archie" sends up
as a sort of bouquet-with sometimes
an unpleasant smell. "Archie" Is the
general name for the antiaircraft gun.
-Everybody's. . ,..
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-20
VOGUE Of Initials.

Thatsthe new vogue Of initials IS as
bewildering as q writer in the New
York Statesman suggests is made
abundantly clear by reports of commit
tees dealing with the Prince Of Wales
fund. Those who have been initiated
into the mysteries Of its administra.
ton and are familiar with the termin-
ology in use may know that w. G.
does not indicate the west central dis
trict, but means war committee; that
N. r. F. signifies national relief fund,
and that L. r. c. is meant local rep
resentative committee. But even they
must be bafIied by the problem set by
such a procession of initials as 9. G.
p. r. D., and fail to guess that what
Is suggested by them is government
committee for the prevention and re-
lief Of distress.-London Chronicle,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-20
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Inez Kellis of Keokuk. iowa
and Mesdames NJ. Marshall and Job,
Weathers of Newton We're called to th,
city last week on account of the deatl
of their relative, Miss Lucille Morrison
Mesdames Marshall and Weathers left
! the city Sunday and Mrs. Kellis Mon
day for their homes.
! Mrs. Violet Thurman, formerly of this
city but now of Chicago, was in the
city last week to attend the funeral of
her friend, Miss Lucille Morrison.
Mr.. James o. Tibbs from Camp Mills
N. Y ;, arrived in the city Sunday. He
left Wednesday to'spend few days in
Marshalltown.
Mrs. Alfred Owens of Walsenberg,
Colo, arrived in our city to visit with
her aunt, Mrs. Nellie Parker, at 754 w.
9th St.
Mr.. R. H. johnson of Gravity, Iowa,
passed through the city last week on his
way home after attending the gradual
ing exercises Of his son, Robt. Irving,
from the Clinton high school, Mr.. John
son is highly respected, well-to- do
farmer in Gravity.
Mr.. Irving Johnson, recent gradu-
ate from the Clinton high school, was
an over Sunday visitor in our city. He
left for his home in Gravity Monday.
We congratulate him. "
The Bystander was the happy recipi-
ent of the program Of the commence
ment exercises from Washington, Iowa,
public school, in which we recognize the
name Of Miss Ruth Bradley Peterson as
one of the graduates. We are indeed
glad to. see our young people make such
wonderful progress as they have.
I Mr.. Cash Of Pittsburg, Texas, passed
through the city last week on his way
to Ames, Iowa, where he will take up
the eight, or nine weeks extension
course. He left for Ames Saturday
noon. We. "a. =
The Electa Grand Chapter Of Q. E. S.
closed its most successful session at
Cedar Rapids last evening and elected
Mrs. s. Joe Brown of this city Grand
Matron. Next session in Des Moines
with Oziel Chapter No. 9. See next
weeks issue for full report.
Mrs. r. S. Sims and daughter, Miss
Vivion, Of Topeka, Kans., are visiting
their son and brother, Mr.. Robt. S.
Sims, 766 18th st. They will leave
Sunday evening Or Monday.
Lieut.. and Mrs. j. E. Morris have
purchased the beautiful stucco bungalo
Of Mr.. J. H. Spriggs, 1912 w. 14th st.
The sale was made thru the agency Of
E. Tracy Blagburn. They will be at
home to their many friends about July
18th. a
Mrs. Payton, leader of class number
8. wishes to meet all her members Thurs
day, June Goth, 1919, at o'clock at
her residence, 1907 18th st. Business
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-20
Y. M. G. A.

All persons interested in the promo
ton of the. colored Y. M. G.. A. move
ment in the city of Des Moines are re-
quested to be present at public mass
meeting to be held in the main audi!
forum at the Central Y. M. G. A. build
ing, 4th and Chestnut SITS, Saturday
evening, June 81, at $3.50 o'clock. A
very brief but interesting program is
promised. Mr.. Graham Stewart, gen
eral secretary Of the Central Y. M. c..
A., will be the principal speaker. A
motion picture show has been arranged
to suit you,, your wife, and your friend.
The most interesting number on the
program will be the report of the
finance committee. A special campaign
has been on for this week known as the
( Graham Stewart Drive
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-20
Indians Good orehas1lsss.

The American apple owes much to
the care of the Indian farmers, for the
Indian was an able pomologist. 1t was
not unusual 100 years ago for Indian
orchards to have 1900 trees, which
Ill had been duly pruned and cult.
rated by the people we are prone to re-
gard as nornadic Savages. The peach
pnd ounce were also cultivated by
them In later years. To the world the
indian introduced such fruits as the
persimmon. the pawpaw. the pineapple
md the Virginia strawberry.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-20
HOME MAKERS I.EAnr,r

an members are expected to he nres
eh' at the meeting of the Home Maker.
League ON Tuesday afternoon. INN. o.
IN the Girls Community Center a. a.,
and Mulberry Sts., at $3.50 0 ,clock ~
=. w. Reese, state wide authority on
letter housing conditions, will be tbe
prlnclpal speaker, and Miss lone Cole.
man. formerly of this city, now in train.
ing IN the, General Hospital of Kansas
olty' VIII be present and sing. Visitors
are cordially invited to attend this SEES.
sion. oes
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-20
The cande,,I,a Plant.

Tho wax OF the candelilla plant Il
used In making candles, photograph
records, wood and leather polished
door wax, certain varnishes, linoleum.
rubber compounds and celluloid, and 1t
also enters into use In pharmacy and
in the making OF electrical insulation.
Tho candelilla plant grows ON the
poorest quality Of soil, and before 1t
was found to have a commercial value
for the wax contained it was consid.
cred q pest