davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

picking up little more than mere
oddments. One Englishman whom
7 have met with told me that he
had an offer Of 1000 bicycles with
3. s. A fittings. at a price In marks
which brought them 70 about fifty
shillings each. These bicycles. of
course, had no tires; but. even so,
they were easily saleable on the
English market at one hundred per-
cent profit over cost and freight
But when this British buyer came
TO clinch the deal ne found that
the sellers had only 400 bicycles TO
dispose OF. He bought them. but
IL was a sore disappointment 10 him
20 have to be content with a pro-
tit OF 5000 when he had hoped to
secure al least $4,000
No Foreign Buyers.
SOlinger, famous for It's cutlery.
has. I have information from Of
fetal sources, been completely
cleared out by foreign buyers. But
there is still fairly lucrative trade
TO be done in such articles as
gloves. furs. aluminium. and all kinds
Of toys. 7 myself bought a pair Of
gloves Of reindeer skin. Of excellent
quality and make. for SO marks.
which. at the rate OF the mark
when exchanged. brings the cost
Of them % rs. Sd. Such gloves can
be bought wholesale at prices which
at the present rate OF exchange
work out at from IS. Cd. 20 As each
pair. This leaves a handsome mar
gin for profit for sale in England.
Another British buyer in d small
way showed me about 200 very pref
" dolls. selling in London at about
POS to 3Os. each. These he had
bought here at 80 marks apiece.
But though there are a legion of
buyers here looking for bargains
the tOcal amount of goods they Sc
cure is unimportant II is quite
another matter with the sellers, the
most successful of whom are the
big manufacturers of cottons. laces
wOolens and other articles which the
German so sorely needs. He is buy
ing almost anything in these lines al
almost any price asked.
The representative Of one well
known Manchester firm has given
me visible proofs of his sales in
Germany since the armistice. They
amounted to $2.6OO.OOO in cotton
goods alone. paid for in cash by
the Germans, buying pounds ster-
ling 20 settle the accounts at rates
ranging from so to 155.
No Fear of Competition.
There is no doubt about it. the
fortune hunters in Cologne are max
ing money at enormous profit; the
buyers grumbling only because sup
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

plies are limited and the sellers be-
cause difficulties enable them 10 earn
thousands instead OF millions.
one think is certain; the fears
expressed in England OF Germany
as a serious trade competitor are
baseless To build up anything ap-
preaching her former export trade
Germany must work hard for years.
and before she can get 10 work she
must have raw material and coal.
As a purchaser of raw material, she
is crippled by the low rate OF the
mark. Germans blame Amsterdam
for the rate OF the mark. II is due.
they assert. 10 gambling on the ex
change there. That may possibly
be the reason for the fluctuations
In the rate; il jumps daily eight 20
ten points either way but il does not
explain its low value. That is caused
simply by the fact that Germany has
nothing to export. Once she be-
gins to export the value Of the mark
Will rise.
There is also concern In England
as 70 tho reopening Of trade with
Germany. All that is TO be said in
reply to that would fill volumes.
For the present it is enough 10 point
10 the firms represented here in
Cologne. They come from America.
FranceS Belgium. Spain. Italy. Hol-
land-in fact from every country in
the world that has anything TO sell.
and If the Englishman held back
now. he will find that ne has only
sacrificed a profitable market for
others TO benefit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

toners We're demanding restitution
OF the pounds sterling paid by them.
Chances For British Trade.
mo wonder they are claiming"
he repeated. They paid for the
goods at 115 marks to the sovereign.
New. Of course. they see a chance
OF getting their money back az 800"
accompanied this gentleman 20
Cologne, and by him was introduced
TO several Of the largest buyers Of
English goods here. I may say at
once that my friends customers one
and all abandoned their claims
against him on his assurance that
the goods consigned 20 them were on
their way. The goods. indeed. were
more TO them than the money. de-
spite the chance Of making a clear
profit Of thirty-fve marks TO the
sovereign.
To the seller Of goods to Germany
the duly obstacle. it seems is the
question Of transport. There is no
doubt that if English firms could
only get their goods through this
"hole in the west" Loch in West
en), as the occupied territory is
called by the Germans in the un-
occupied regions. they could do a
roaring trade in this country
Few German Goods For Export.
The case is somewhat different
with the man who is here to buy.
He has come here TO profit by the
low rate Of exchange and there is
no doubt tina the German has
helped to excite his cupidity by the
promise Of there being plentiful
stocks for sale, but that is not so.
There is absolutely no ground for
the scare in England that the Ger
man is ready 10 flood the British
market with cheap goods The Ger
man has only relatively little TO sell.
and has still less raw material with
which 10 manufacture goods for ex-
port.
There was a certain amount OF
pre-war stock on hand. but that
has nearly all been snapped up al
ready. Certain industries are max
ing slow Roadway. but they arc
very hampered. and are likely TO
be for years TO come. by the search
Is or raw material and coal
Foreign buyers have succeeded in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
CLEkENCEAU MAY
QUIT PREMIERSHIP
TO BE PRESIDENT

LONDON, Dec. 20.-Premier
Clemenceau of France has de-
cided definitely to retire from
the premiership within two
months, il was reported author
itatively today.
From sources close TO the
Tiger" il was learned that dur
ing the recent conference in
London between Clemenccau.
Lloyd George and ScialOia,
statements were made that the
French premier virtually had
decided 10 accept the presi-
dency.
He has been assured there
will be no opposition if he be-
comes candidate, according to
this information.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
Germany Short of Rae
Materials, Cannot Flood
Markets of England

COLOGNE Dec. 20.-Germany Is
a land Of innumerable discomforts.
But still 81 has one strong allure
ment, which appeals most strongly
to the business man 20 whom the
low price OF the mark offers an OPP
portunity 20 make n fortune easily
ana rapidly. He IS here in Cologne
By the hundred When he explains
70 me the methods by which he may
enrich himself. i can understand
how easy 70 IS for him 10 make
money. But when ne complains Of
tSe obstacles which beset his path
TO fortune. I begin TO see why it is
that rapidity does not always mark
his progress
On the day before 7 left Brussels
a British business man offered TO
sell me marks at the same rate at
which. a fortnight before. he had
purchased them The mark had
then stood az rs TO the pound ster-
ling When I informed him that
had already bought at 10. he
sprang 20 his feet in CONSERVATION.
zone hundred and ffty." ne
shouted. NO wonder they are
claiming, ''-with which obscure re-
mark he bolted
followed him, 20 dnG him busily
dispatching kilograms in feverish
haste When he had finished I tack
led him for an explanation.
He had been selling cotton TO Ger
man firms They were in such dire
need for this material that they
readily paid far higher prices than
are obtainable in England. On his
last visit 20 Cologne he had taken
orders for very large consignment
the buyers paying cash with oGder
IN British money. with the mark at
us. Delivery Of the goods. il was
stipulated I'm the contracts. was to
be by Nov 4
For some days past he had been
receiving notice from his agents at
Antwerp and Liege that the goods
were being held up I'm Belgium ow-
Ing 20 shortage Of wagons. and also
10 a government order Co delay the
transport OF all merchandise other
than foodstuns and coal His rep
resentative i'm Cologne had mean
while warned him that. as the goods
had not arrived in time. the GUS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

UNDERWEAR-Real Quality,
built 20 wear and wear we'll
Stephensons.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

SWEATERS - For sport and
every day wear, UP 10 $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

PAJANIAS-Night Shirts always
appreciated. up 20 $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

HOSIERY - Man was never
known to have too many, up
10 $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

a hatDs his meur o otherwise
Front the up to
Electric Beavers $40 co. and includes all the popular styles
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

BELTS-Get him one for each
pair of trousers. up TO $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

GLOVES-Cape, Suede. Mocha,
Fabric or Wool, silk and Fur
lined. up TO $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

SHIRTS-for dress. spot or
every day wear. up 10 $3.50.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-20

independence of all members of the
league" and asked if this was simply
moral obligation.
The president: Yes, sir. inasmuch
as there is no sanction in the treaty.
Senator Borah: But there would be
legal obligation so far as the United
States is concerned, if it should enter
into it, would it not?
The president: / would not inter-
pref that way, because there is in
volved the element of judgment as to
whether the territorial integrity or
existing political independence is in
vaded or impaired. 1t is an attitude
of comradeship and protection among
the members of the league. which in
its very nature is moral and not le-
gal.
Senator Borah: If however, the
actual fact of invasion were beyond
dispute, then the legal obligation, IT
seems to me, would Immediately arise.
The president: The legal obligation
to apply the automatic punishment Of
the covenant undoubtedly, but not the
legal obligation to go to arms and
actually make war. There might be
very strong moral obligation.
Replying to Senator McCumber, the
president said:
I'VE would complete freedom of
choice as to the application of force"
Asked whether there would be the
same freedom as to application of d
boycott, the president replied:
Automatic Boycott.
1.-THE breach of certain articles of
the covenant does bring on what
have designated as an automatic boy
colt, and in that we would have no
choice"
Senator Knox: Suppose that it is
accepted that there is an external ag-
erosion against some power and that
it cannot be repealed except by force
Of arms, would we be under legal
obligation to participate.
The president: No, sir, but we
would be under ar absolutely COM
pelling moral obligation.
Discussing the question of reserva
tons with Senator McCumber, thc
| president said:
1--WE differ only as to the form ,
action. | think it would be a very
serious practical mistake to put it
in the resolution of ratification; but
do hope we are at liberty, con-
| temporanously with our acceptance
OF the treaty to interpret our NOR Il
obligations under that article"
Senator Knox: 1t is not true that
such matters are ordinarily covered
| by mere eXchang. of notes between
| powers.
The president: Yes sir. ordinarily.
| Senator Knox That would be a
matter that would require very little
time to communicate if these con-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-20
ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL
OBLIGATION IMPOSED ON
u. S., SAYS PRESIDENT

Continued from Page /, Main Sec.}
NAV have onticed that it consist of a
series of articles and then supple
mentary agreements. II was in tire
supplementary ag"eemcnts that em-
od!ed the additional ldeas that had
come to me no; only from General
Smu:s' paper, but from othed lscus-
stons. That is the fun story Of how
tie llan which l sent tc the commit
tee was built up.
Smuts' Plan Adopted.
Senator Lodge: Then ii is obvious
that the General SHUTS pan was
used.
The President: Yes.
Senator Lodge; Then there was
a previous draft in addition to the
one you have sent to us. You spoke
of a redraft. That was not submitted
to the committee.
The President: No, that was prl-
vately my own.
Senator Lodge; Was it before our
commission
The president: No, it was not.
The president said draft Of Article
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-20
FLIPS FROM THE FILLULMS

from the typewriter of Joseph Frank
lin poland. and was selected in full
fitment of the Americans desire 10
present Miss Fisher in role when
would call into play all her splendid
versatility and Skin in poruaylhg lhe
emotions that sway human hearts.
Most admirably does the bronze
haired little actress acquit hersef IN
this striking and vivid picture.
A comedy, 'How's Your Husband,
will also be produced.
AT THE PASTIME.
THE Road Called Straight LOUIS
Bennisons newest Betzwood produe-
ton, which is being repeated today
at the Pastime,, bids fair to eclipse
in popularity his previous screen sue
cesses, ooh, johnny SANDY Burke OF
the U-Bar- u" and Speedy Meade
Once more the smiling cowboy is
surrounded by brilliant cast, includ-
ing Ormi Hawley and Henry Morti-
mer.
The breezy westerner with the in
fectious smile has the role of AL Boyd,
a wealthy rancher, whose holdings are
coveted by an eastern syndicate, head
ed by Robert Swiftmore. The latter
visits Boyd with a scheme to take
over Boyd's property. Swiftmore is
accompanied by his daughter, Betty,
and her fiance, Harrison Stevens. The
rancher is in love with Betty and pro-
poses marriage. She spurns him, but
her father. learning of Boyd's affec-
ton for Betty, succeeds in inyeigling
Boyd in his scheme, and gets three
months option on Boyds vast proper
ties. Later misfortune overtakes
Swiftmore, who persuades his daugh-
ter TO accept Boyd. she dismisses
Stevens and telegraphs the rancher to
come east and marry her. Shortly
after the wedding stevens induces
Betty to accompany him to his lodge
in the mountains. Boyd follows the
pair and, after administering a trounc-
ing to her jealous sLitor, he convinces
Betty her course lies with him on the
road called Straight.
Charlie Chaplin will be seen again
in his comedy, THE New Porter
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-20

structions have already been placed
upon it in their conversations with
you.
Borah and johnson Firm.
The president: But an exchange OF
notes is quite different matter from
having it embodied in the resolution
of ratification.
Senator Knox: If we embody in
our resolution of ratification a state
ment that we understand section ten
In a particular sense and this gov
eminent through its foreign depart
ment transfers the proposed form
of ratification to the cnancellors OF
the other nations that are concerned
and if these interpretations are the
same as you have agreed upon with
them in your conversations, | do not
see how we would need anything more
than a mere reply to that
Facts deduced at the conference,
Senators I3orah and Johnson said,
showed that the position that they
had maintained 'in respect to this
covenant of the league of nations IS
justified and confirmed"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-20

IT is estimated that at least two
thirds of all the letters carried by the
postal service of the world are writ
ten. sent to. and read by English
speaking people
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-20
Avn rHE rnEATERs TopAY.

"B" MISUNDERSTANDING The Lady
of the Red Butte" with Dorothy Dali
ton as the star ;also the two reels,
Current Events" and "Travelogue.
Ideal Theater -Margarita Fisher
starring in 1.-THE Tiger Lily; also
Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in "How's
Your Husband"
Lyric Theater-M Management re-
reating popular Gladys Leslie as the
leading character in "a Stitch in
Time: also a Kinogram- World Week
~ reel.
Pastime Theater-"The Road Called
Straight" with Louis Bennison as the
star: also The New Porter" with
Charlie Chaplin as the fun-maker.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-20
AT THE "B."

AT THE "B."
The screen probably presents no
better known character player than
Tully Marshall who is given a unique
Spanish type to play in Dorothy Dali
TONS latest starring vehicle, The
Lady of Red Butte" which will be
presented as a Thomas H. Ince-Para-
mount offering at the b. theater for
the last time today.
Mr.. Marshall is westerner by
birth, being a native of Nevada City
He started his stage career as eau
boy, prompter, juvenile, comedian
and then leads. On the stage he sup
ported such players as Frederick
arde, Mckee Rankin Modjeska, Fam
ME Davenport, f. II. Sothern, etc.
Among some of the screen successes
in which he has had prominent parts
are paid in Full" The Sable
Jorcha." Let Katie Do It." "Martha's
Vindication," Child of the Paris
Streets" Intolerance" Joan the
Woman" "Oliver Twist" and others.
The reel of Current Events" and
the Burton Holmes "Travelogue" reel
ere both being repeated today.
AT THE IDEAL.
On today there will come to the
Ideal theater, for two days, a brand
new Flying A" picture, that is being
hailed everywhere as one of the most
absorbing romances ever flashed upon
the screen. 1t is '1The Tiger Lily" the
pictured loye-story of beautiful Ital-
ian girl living in America. AS played
by Margarita Fisher in the title role,
il presents a rare study in human
emotions-love, fear, sympathy, hate,
jealousy, pathos, revenge-brightened
by youth and romance and touches
of delightful humor.
The star, known as Carmina, other
wise THE Tiger-Lily," makes an en-
trancing daughter of the south with
her flashing eyes, supple figure and
glorious hair. Through her efforts
10 keep peace and harmony in her lit
tie community, Carmina becomes in
volved in a chain of unusual circum-
stances from which she energies as
the affianced sweetheart Of young
American millionaire.
There Is an all-star cast support
ing Miss Fisher, with Emory Johnson
as the lover, popular J. Barney Sher-
~ as his aristocratic father, Nine. Ro-
sta Marstini as his worldly step
mother, and Beatrice Van as haugh-
ty society "flapper''the girl they want
him TO marry. George Perio,at is
seen as a typical italian inn-keeper.
E Allyn Warren as a vindictive Nea-
politan bent upon vendetta, and Frank
Clark as a lovable old organ grinder
living in memories of his past oper-
attic career
The story Of 1.-The Tiger-Lily" is
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-20
Saws Fall Is Right.


renator Fall pointed out that as
e many was not member of the
.qaeue, changes in the covenant would
not have TO be submitted to her.
20 that the president agreed, adj
mltong that the point had not &C.
ll.oa to him.
The resident said the provision Of
.J X, under which signatories
agr 5 N. guarantee one another
aEs.os. ok ernal aggression was only
. nsgi legation.
senator sorah thought it would be
Her nbl CATION and wanted to
knlN wha. would happen IL the ac-
tuu facts ere beyond dispute. There
Woald len be the legal obligation to
apply he lu omarfc terms of the cove
nal, h. president replied, but not a
Legal ohlgat IN to make war.
NC wJbii have complete choice
az g. IMPLICATION Of force" said the
PRESIDENT in answer to further Dues
,i1h ae
ne aeGJu contemplated as
deg "a sap pirate" in case Of war
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-20
Rorab and Johnson Firm.

structions have already been placed
upon it in their conversations with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

AUTO RADIATORS repaired, any make; die.
tributer for guaranteed radiator for Ford cars.
See dealer or repairman. e. L. WITrSTATT.
$40 18th NV. successor to W. 4 D. r. e410.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

ADV ANCE NOIICE SALE
We will have these tires on
sale after June 18th. Most Won
derful bargains ever heard of.
These tires are guaranteed by
US for 1000 miles. Batavia Nom
Skid Security Tread at the fol-
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These tires are absolute first; no
seconds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-25

AMERICAN RED CROSS workers
serving the troopers of the Eleventh
U. S. Cavalry with food after their
drill at the Victory Statue. Five
companies Of cavalry are hiking from
Fort Meyer, Va, to New York, in aid
of the Loan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-25

I J l~A / ne pa 10 the Loan committee EVA
mile when
o the bandT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-25

COMPANY STREET in Camp Ponta-
nezen, at Brest, France, through which
American soldiers pass embarking for
home at that port. Sixty miles of
duckboards, to combat the mud, are
laid throughout the camp. There arc
housing accommodations for $4,000
men at one time. The camp is the
largest of its kind in the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-29

mitted thousands of cars to stand in
the open during the whole time"
During the discussion of the. min
eral leasing bill today. Congressman
Evans showed an aptitude for debate
that agreeably surprised the house
in favoring proviso to the measure
which had for its object the saving
of waste and the proper conserva-
ton of human life, both as to sex
and age with reference to their en-
ployment in mining operations.
Taylor, of Colorado. in opposition
to clothing the secretary of the in
terror with authority to make regu-
lations for the government of the
public domain, suggested that it was
the most absurd tyannical assump-
ton ever presented on the floor of
the house and volunteered the in
formation that the leases concerning
the development of mines and the
working of women and children
where women vote were a whole lot
better than in the state of Nebraska.
Evans Is Reused.
Judge Evans, with his Scotch
fighting blood thoroughly aroused,
proceeded to demonish Mr.. Taylor's
argument, protesting that the gentle
man from Colorado was camouflag-
ing the situation, when he assisted
in preparing the provision himself
assuring the continuance of an g.
hour day and keeping women and
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-29

special committee on war expendi-
lures.
"We are asking that the requisi-
ton of motor vehicles for the Agri-
cultural department be recognized
in full" said Mr.. Reavis, ''for the
reason that some 5000 cars have
been turned over in 10 months to
the department and have been ap-
portioned among the states and the
apportionment to some states is al
most complete. Some states have
about the full quota, while others
have almost none, and the result IS
discrimination between the respec-
tive states.
an regard to future surplus, the
army has now segregated motor We
hicles sufficient for an army of $780,
600. If the army Reorganization bill
provides for an army of less num-
Der there will be large additional
surplus. D..
Reveal Conditions.
"When the matter is brought be-
fore the house, which | hope will
be this week, the conditions regard
ing these surplus army motors will
be fully revealed. Since last No
vember a larger surplus could have
been declared or many more mo-
tors could have been turned over 70
the Department Of Agriculture, but
practically nothing has been done,
and the War department has per-