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The Washington times., 1919-01-26
PAYS BY POUND FOR
GREETING CHICKEN

HOMESTEAD, Pa, Jan. 26.-FrIends
OF Ernestine Dymundo. Mexican, ir-
sisted last night that he merely said
"Buenas tardes, chichina," which is
the most polite way in which MeAi-
can can sav. Good afternoon. young
lady.
But Mrs. julius BallOugh, twenty
three, and just 115 pounds OF petite
American. was insulted. and in police
court today she insisted that the
Mexican called her chicken"
Burgess =. II. Mcclure could not
learn what was said from the very be-
wildered Dymundo, so he sentenced
him to pay 10 cents a pound and costs.
ITS too little" protested Mrs. Bal
Tough. as the court collected $l1.5O
for chicken" and S3.05 for fees. "The
market price is so cents"
The court will not subject itself TO
charges o2 profiteering." the burgess
rctort"d, calling the next case.
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
ARMOURURGES
MERGER With
U.S.C0N7ROl
BY Uaiversal Service.

Amalgamation of all the packing
interests into one huge concern under
some form of Government regulation
similar to that now exercised over
the railroads would save money to
livestock grower and the meat con-
sumer. J. Ogden Armour. the Chicago
packer, told the Senate Committee on
Agriculture yesterday.
Under the cross-examination OF
Francis J. Heney. Armour admitted
the existence of a secret pooling
agreement among the Big Five
packers and their contributions to a
fund ''for purposes of legislation and
litigation" This fund was appor-
toned among the five packing con-
Germs according to the amount of busi-
ness.
1t was also admitted that the Food
Administration permitted the packers
to make 4 per cent in addition to the
3 per cent profit, which has been
iaimed heretofore as the limit of the
packers profits for the past year. The
4 per cent allowance was kept secret,
Confined on Page 3. Column 6.)
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
PRESIDENT VISITS
RHE|MSzONE TODAY

PARIS, san. 26.-President Wilson
was to get his first view Of the war
devastation wrought in France by
the Germans on his visit to the
Rheims area today. He was TO be
accompanied by Mrs. Wilson.
This Journey will do much to aIlay
surface criticism here that he could
not realize tho extent Of German
frightfulness in the war until he
viewed the destruction the Boches had
wrought.
President Wilson intends to make a
more extended trip early in February.
visiting the entire front over which
the Americans fought. This journey
will take three or four days. and In
the meantime the President will visit
the st. Mihiel Chateau-Thierry, Bel
To- -,-HNS -
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
MONARCH|STS
DEFEATED IN
LISBON

LISBON. Jan. 26.-The fighting here
ended yesterday with a victory for
the republican forces.
The monarchfst revolutionaries at
mistice, but it was refused. it was Of
1cially announced.
A republican army has laid siege
to the monarchists in Oporto.
The monarchist leader. Colonel
Mendoza, war minister in the Paes
government, has been wounded.
The prisoners in the hands OF the
government troops include Colonel
Ornellss. agent of former King Man.
uel.
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
Official c Communique Tells Of
League Of Nations Plan

procedure OF a tribunal sppro-
pirate to the trial OF these offenses.
Fifth, any other matters cog
nate or ancillsry to the above
which may arise In the. course OF
the inquiry and which the COM
mission finds it useful and reIe-
want to take into consideration
To Consider Repapatiea.
Resolutions in regard to reps-
ration for presentation to tho
peace conference were drafted as
follows:
TIA: a commission be apl
Z pointed with not more than three
representatives apiece from each
OF the fye great powers, and not
more than two representatives
apiece from Belgium. Greece, Po-
land, Roumanis, and Serbia to
examine and report:
"First. on the amount for -eps-
ration which the enemy countries
ought to pay.
Second, or what they are ca
psole OF paying.
Third, on the method, the
form, and time within which pay
ment should be made
Resolutions in regard to inter
national legislation and interna-
tional> labor questions for presen-
tation to the peace conference
were drafted as follows:
That a commission composed
of two representatives apiece from
the five great powers and ave rep
resentatives to be elected by the
other powers represented at the
peace conference appointed 20 in
Quire into the conditions Of en-
ployment from the international
aspect and to consider the inter
national means necessary to Sc
cure common action on matters
affecting conditions of employ
ment, and to recommend the form
Of a permanent agency to continue
such inquiry and consideration in
cooperation with and under the
direction OF the League Of Ma
ions
World Regime Of Ports.
Resolutions also provided that
commission composed Of two
representatives apiece from the
five great powers and five repre-
sentatives to be elected by the
other powers be appointed to in
Quire and report upon:
The International regime OF
ports. waterways. and railways"
The Washington times., 1919-01-26

PARIS, Jan. 26.-The following o.
cial communique was issued lat
esterday on the proceedings of tn
econd plenary session Of the peac
difference:
THE conference. having consid
cred the proposals for the crea-
don Of a league Of nations, re-
solved that it is essential to the
maintenance Of the worid settle
ment, which the associated ma
tions are now met to establish
that league OF nations be ere
= ated to prsmSts ~infsnationa'
obligations and to pfovide Fafe-
guards against war.
This league should be created
as an integral part Of the general
treaty OF peace and should be
open to every civilized nation
which can be relied on to promote
its objects. The members of the
league should periodically meet
in international conference anu
should have a permanent organ,-
zation and secretariat to carry
on the business of the league in
the intervals between the con
cerences.
the conference, therefore. ap-
points q committee representative
Of the associated governments 20
work out TIC details of the con
stitution and functions OF the
league.
To Fix Responsibility.
Resolutions in regard to
breaches of the laws of war for
presentation to the peace confer
ence were drafted as follows:
That a commission composed
OF two representatives apiece
from the five great powers and
five representatives to be elected
by the other powers be appointed
to inquire and report upon the
following:
First, the responsibility of the
authors of the war.
Second, the facts as %
breaches of the laws and customs
of war committed by the forces
of the German Empire and their
allies on land, OF sea. and in the
air during the present war.
Third, the degree of respon-
s!bility for these offenses attach
ing to particular members of the
enemy forces, including members
OF the general STATS and other in
dividuals, however highly placed
Fourth, the constitution anu
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
BELGIUM GETS BACK
MILLIONS IN LOOT.

A tTsin arrived at Brussels from
Eerlin on Friday bringing vast riches
In gold and securities looted from
belgian banks by the Germans, a Bel
gian diplomatic dispatch say
The loot amounted to 100000. 600
francs in gold and currency and sin
ty-five bundles Of securities. il was
stated.
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
DYNAMITE IN AUTO
.EXPL0DE$; KILLED

TULSA, okla. Jan. 26.--EIghl per
sons are reported dead and a score
seriously injured by the explosion
of two quarts OF nitroglycerine which
was being hauled through Big Heart.
Okla. in an automobil".
Practically every window in the
town. which is thirty-SiX miles north
Of here. was broken by the explosion.
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
PARIS TO STRIKE MEDAL
IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT

The city OF Paris will strike a gold
medal for presentation to President
Wilson in CONNIE emoration of his
visit. the French high commission here
announces.
ITO the bencfactor OF humanity"
will be the inscription on the disc,
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
COMMITTEE.
TO FIX UPON
PREPARATION
DUEALIES

rHB liAeUI ssa. s&-rss
ex-kaiser sf Germany may be
exiled 10 the Dutch Indies, Il
was reported today.
AdTiees from Berlin stated II
was expected that the German
and Dutch governments would
hnd an early solution Of the
problem presented by the pres
enee Of the former German En-
peror in Holland.
The Dutch Indies are in the
Malay archipelago, I'm the South
Seas, and include Java, Szmatrs
and Celebes.
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
YANK TROOP TRAIN
IN CRASH; IS DEAD

PARIS. Jan. 26.--Eighteen AnIeri-
can soldiers were killed and thirty
injured when an American troop train
from Neufchateau COllided with a
freight train at Manolrs stations.
Heavy damage was done to the right
If way and TO the railway cars
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
By FRED S. FERGUSON.
United Press staf Correspondent

United Press stai Correspondent
PARIS, Jan. 26.-The league Of
nations received formal Endorsement
by the general peace congress yes
terday when a special committee was
appointed to work out its details.
Not only did the conference take
steps to avert future wars; it also
started preparation of plans to pro-
ish those responsible for. the pres
ent one.
President Wilson, in opening dfs.
cussion, declared the league Seems
necessary, both in reaching the cor
clusion of peace, and IN prsse-virv
the peace Of tlle wor'i
He s; - Ira -ronc-.z sraar s0-
the leagus "-.a. 9 .. %. II - seayss
but she VI 'r.. -'r ras ry.xnt in
vain if Il sscG - only one Of
European s,.oment."
To Fix Responsibility.
The Congress also appointed COM
mittees to determine the degree Of
responsibility for the war and the
conduct attaching TO particular
members OF the enemy forces
however highly placed" and to in
vestigate international labor and
world transportation problems.
Employment OF the phrase how
ever highly placed" in the resolu-
ton regarding responsibility and
punishment for those who started sthe
war. was accepted as a direct reter-
ence to the former Kaiser
Another committee will nx upon
the amount for reparation the enemy
countries ought TO pay: what they
are capable Of paying, and the
method. fn-r1 and time within which
payment should be made"
Two L. s. Representative.
The committee TO investigate response
biIity for the war will include two rep
resentatives each OF the United States,
Great Britain, France, Italy. and Japan.
and five representatives OF the other
allied powers. II will inquire into the
following:
Authors OF the war facts regarding
breaches OF the Law and customs OF
war, committed by the central powers
on land, on sea. and in the air: the de-
gree OF responsibility for these ofEcnses
attaching to particular members Of the
enemy forces, including members OF the
general staff and other individuals. how
ever highly placed; constitution ana
procedure OF the tribunal appropriate
TO try these offenses; any other matters
cognate or ancillary 20 the above, which
may arise in the course Of the inquiry
President Wilson and Colonel House
will represent the United States on he
League OF Nations committee.
The special labor committee, OF
s'"'i'a- ~"-n"%i'i"n ~-In "iPfuire INTO
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
THREE GUNMEN GET
DEATH SENTENCES

NEW YORK Jan. 26.-Charics F
M"Loughlin. James H. Cassidy, and
John Milano. gunmen. Onvicted OF the
murder OF Otto Fiale. an aged sub
way ticket agent. were sentenced to
Joseph Usehor IL still on trial
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
EAST GULF STORM
MOVES UP COAST

NEW YORK. Jan. @6-An advisory
storm warning issued here reads as
follows:
East Gulf storm centering near
mouth of Mississippi river. 1t will tn-
crease in intensity and move north
east. Storm signals ordered on At
lantic coast south OF Cape Hatteras.
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
MOTHER DIES WITH
CHILDREN IN FLOOD

TACOMA Wash, Jan. -6.-Mrs
Mike Martin and her two children,
aged three and five years. are
dead at Ladd, Wash, thirty miles
southwest Of here, the first victims
OF the floods that have prevailed in
western Washington for a week.
At I.add the buildings OF tho
Phoenix Coal Company. homes Of its
employees and its boarding house
have been swept away.
Railroad traffic is gradually being
restored.
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
URGES.
FULL YEARS
. PAY FOR ALL
U.S.SOLD|ERS

Tremendous pressure on Congress
to vote an extension Of pay to dis
charged soldiers until they may Sc
cure permanent employment Is sx-
pected within the next few weeks.
The American Federation of Labor's
reconstruction program calls for
for one years pay if necessary.
"Our program is just going out
to the local unions" said Frank
Morrison, secretary of the fedora
tion. members Of Congress will be-
gin to hear from it shortly. We ex-
pect the local unions will pass reso-
lutions to their Congressman and
Senators and that members will
write direct.
Calls Situation Acute.
The unemployment situation Is De-
coming more acute. There are mil
lions of men yet to be returned 10
industry, and some steps must be
taken by the Government to see that
they have opportunity Of employment.
They were taken from industry at the
Governments call. And while they
were willing to go. and anxious 10
meet their nations need, yet that does
not relieve the nation from an obligs-
ton to see that they step back int"
employment
The Secretary of War says they d.
not have to leave the army. But will
any OF them want to stay? They have
met the national emergency. Now
they need to meet the family emerg-
encY, and that means they must get
back to work.
at is little for the Government to
do. to vote them a years pay, II that
should be necessary to carry them
until they can get back to work.
Thirty dollars a month. And some
one objects that it might lead them
into idleness; suggests that they
might not seek work while the pay
was going on. Why, it would do no
more than pay their bread and but
ter. | have too much faith in the
American man, to believe that he
would loaf to get $50 a month. He
wants to get back into productive
work. Talk to any Of the returned
soldiers. They are asking about the
chances of job. They want the old
job back or another that they can
make better. The Government owes
them the chance
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
URGES .RoOsEVELT DAY.

A resolution to make october p a
national holiday, to be known as
Roosevelts Birthday. was introduced
in the House by Representative Bach
rra~S 80 Neu Tc~r~'
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
MRS. ROOSEVELT TO
GETS5,OOOPENS|ON

with nine representatives voting N
the negative. the bill bestowing an an
nual pension of $1,000 upon the widow
of former President Roosevelt was
PASSED by the House late yesterday
afternoon.
Those voting mo" were Congress-
men Black, Blanton, Buchanan, Con-
nally. Garrett, Jones and Slaydon, al
Of Texas: Doughton OF North Caro-
lima, and Quinn OF Mississippi
The bill already had passed the
Senate.
PASS INDIAN BILL.
The House today passed the indian
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
SEARCH FOR
MANIAC MAY
END IN HILLS
Of VIRGINIA

Washington's "madman OF the
northwest" may be in hiding in the
hills of Virginia, It was reported last
night. =
While Virginia authorities last
night were searching for hatless
stranger, supposed to be the Wash
ington maniac, another woman-Mrs.
Louise Krouse-was attacked by a
negro at her home, GIG NJ street
northwest. The story of the attack
is told in another column.
The hatless Virginia stranger,
wearing three-quarters length
overcoat Friday morning startled the
little town of Falls Church, Va, ten
miles above Washington, by going
excitedly into a small store there and
asking for a hat. Failing to get 1t,
he asked for a cap.
Keeps Face Turned.
The stranger. according to the woman
clerk in the store. kept his face turned
from her. He appeared to be agitated
and then "peeved" because he was told
that neither hats nor caps were sold
st the store. Told that he might try
across the street at another store, the
hatless stranger walked hurredly away.
He was unable to get either hat or cap
at the second store.
Several persons, attracted by the
mans odd appearance, looked about to
see IL he had alighted from an automo-
bile. There was no machine in sight.
The stranger appeared to note the
look OF interrogation on the faces Of
the Falls Church people. so he turned
and walked away in the direction Of
the electric station near by.
Some hours later copies OF The Times
reached Falls Church, telling how a
mad man had entered three homes in
Northwest Washington and shot two
and choked a third woman while they
lay in their beds.
Police Trail stranger
Police and detectives from Wash
ington took up the trail that appeared
CONTINUED on Page >, Column -
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Peace Conerees Unanimously Adopt President Wilson's Suggestion
Details of Organization and Application to Be Worked Out
Stranger At Falls Church May Be Madn1an
Trotzky Slain By Soldiers
Report in Switzerland

GENEVA Jan. 25.-Leon Trotzky, Bolshevik war min
lister in Russia, shot and killed by soldiers Lbau
corng ucon6med report received by the Polish press
bureau at Berne today. -
The Washington times., 1919-01-26
TCMULTY SHAKES "FLU."

Presidential Secretary Tumulty.
flu" victim, has practically recov-
cred. and Is expected back at his Of
f'rr Monday or TUESDAY, He has been
The Washington times., 1919-01-26

4 political dreamer saws that
President Wilson is grooming
Henry Ford to succeed him in the
White House, Ford to run on the
Democratic ticket"
If General PershinG should run
On the Republican ticket, which is
probable, IL would make an inter
esting campaign and contrast,
Pershing campaigning from an
armored car or tank. and Ford
from a peaceful, fower-bedecked
hjyyer or tractor. Which do YOU
.bjpL uo'IiI wiz"
The Washington times., 1919-01-26

The United States should have in
constant readiness. always, sub
marines enough to deal with all
the fleets in the world, no matter
how big they may grow. and
enough flying machines OF the.
lighting kind to inspire in our
neighbors to the north and south
the respect that cements friend
ship.
The Washington times., 1919-01-26

WEATHER:
Cloudy, probably
followed BY rain to-
night; tomorrow fair.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-21
TESS CALlSLEAGUE
PROGRAM 'M0NSTR0US''
Ohio Representative Opens Attack
on World Society Plans In
House.

Washington, Feb. 2o.-Criticism of
the constitution Of the league Of ma
tions was opened in the house in an
address by Representative Fess of
Ohio, Republican, who declared the
league plan was "monstrous" and full
of vicious possibilities.
"Just as soon as the American peo-
pie: shall grasp the vicious possibilf.
ties herein, included" said Mr.. Tess,
there will be such a revolution of
sentiment aroused that any man who
will subscribe to. this perpetual sur
render of this republics future to a
vote. Of foreign nations will be, as he
should be repudiated as an enemy to
the spirit and genius of American in.
stitutions." 49,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-21
STATE CAPITOL NOTES.

ST. PauI, Mimi, Feb. 10, 1918.
Public interest in the twin cities dur
ing the past week has conferred around
the meetings of the League to Enforce
Peace and its advocacy of the League
of Nations. Had you been told a few
now be touring Minnesota upholding
the hands of a Democratic president Of
the U. S., what would have been your
opinion of the story? Yet what was
recent visit, and, to be frank. he was
never accorded a more cordial welcome
than on this occasion. To begin with.
Mr.. Taft is whole-heartedly in favor Of
it is tommy-rot to say that President
Wilson was not doing his duty as presi-
dent when he went to France to look
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-21
:" Ether cocktaip, Invented.

EITHER Cocktail" Invented.
Westfield, Mass, Feb. 20.-We have
with us today the "ether cocktail" I'm
this new drink is combined the peace.
ful, ethereal atmosphere of hospi-
tai with all the warmth and exhilarat-
ing. effects Of sojourn in a saloon.
It's Ingredients are beer, or near beer
and q dash Of ether. AS for tangible
Fesults, well, listen to Mrs. Frank
Scheidnes, who claims that her hus.
band. the inventor, was consist ntly
drunk during long period Of expert
mentation ~ which he producsd IL
cocttai
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-21
Army Motor Car. sto,.n

London, Feb. 2O.-Thefts Of motor
cars on 9 considerable scale from the
american army were disclosed at a
preliminary hearing at which John
fomeroy and five other men were
s charged with receiving motor cars, mo-
stor trucks, and stores belonging to the
American government. Three priyates
@ the American transport service,
Thomas Simpson, John Anderson and
Leonard Williams, who are to be dealt
with by the American military authori-
ties. admitted at the hearing that ther
etQle the cars
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-21
LEAGUE Of Nation, Flaved.

+ League Of Nations Played.
& Berlin, Feb. 20.-The project for q
league Of nations has evoked sharp
criticism In the German press gener-
ally. Some Of the newspapers demand
that Germany refuse to have anything
to do with. such league. Professor
|Schuecking, vice president Of the Ger
man asapciation for a league Of ma
tons, believes, however, that Ger,
many should be permitted to Join the
league simultane ously with the other
powers. Germany, he argues, must
be heard regarding changes IN H.
|oonst itutions o9; the league.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-21
AMERICAN SOCIALIST
SOCIETY FOUND GUILTY
Scott Nearing Acquitted Of 9editlous
Writinos-Pamphlet Involves
Others.

New York, Feb. 20.-Scott Nearing.
one time professor in the University
Of Pennsylvania and Toledo university
and a Socialist candidate in this city
the last congressional campaign, was
acquitted Of seditious writings by .
federal jury here. 49, 81
. The American Socialist society, co.
defendant, was found guilty on both
counts 81 the indictments.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-21
BRITISH PREMIER WILL
GO TO PARIS At ONCE
David Lloyd George Receives Urgent
Summons to Return 20 French
Capital.

London, Feb. David Lloyd
George, the prime minister, received
an urgent summons to return to Paris
and will start for the French capital
after receiving the delegates of the
miners conference.
Sir Robert s. Hornes, minister of Ia
Dor, was to have attended the confer.
ence with the miners, but owing to
illness, was compelled to suspend all
negotiations looking to cessation of the
industrial unrest.