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The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1919-05-29
NOTICE.

There will be a patrons meeting al
Sutton Saturday afternoon, June 7th
Everybody invited.
School Board.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1919-05-29

swat the Fly"-Bee Brand, war
on flies, fly swatters, El Vampire
fly powder and tanglefoot.
Guthrie Drug Store.
Phone 101 We Pay Postage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
CALLS j. s. LABOR
TOO CONSERVATIVE
European Leader Declares
Federation Chief "0ut
of Sympathy"
By United Press

BY United Press:
PARIS. Aug. 14-American labor
is too conservative. in the view Of
European workers.
Speaking of Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Fedora
tion of Labor. Jean Longuet. French
deputy and PAM European labor
leader. said today:
"Gompers is too conservative. We
are unable TO reach common grounds
for action. I find him entirely out
OF sympathy with our cause"
The wide gulf separating the
ideas, aims and plans and methods
of American and European labor so
clearly emphasized at the recent in
ternational conference in Amster-
dam. has been even more clearly
demonstrated since Gompers came
10 Paris. He and the French labor
ties cannot attain "a common view
point.
Gompers was here comforting with
members OF the American peace
commission as well as the French
laborites
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
Got
Labor VieuS
In a Book
BY United Press +.

BY United Press:
CHICAGO, Aug. 14.-"Radically
sociahsttc and harmful to labor
were Characterization given here
today by Charles r. Crane, jr.. of
statements made by his cousin, Mrs.
Francis r. Lille in upholding ac-
tions of the seven thousand en-
ployes of the Crane company in
striking for higher wages.
The moral support given by Mrs.
Lille, who holds a large block of
stock in the Iron company. was con-
tained in a letter received by John
Kikulski. a labor organizer. Mrs.
Lille. known as a sympathizer Of
organized labor. wrpte from her
Massachusetts home:
Il cannot hide the fact that the
Crane family is getting every year
enormous sums of money from the
labOrs of others without anything
ike commensurate returns TO So
ciety fOr it," wrote Mrs. Lille.
The sooner the money is taken out
of the family the better it will be
for those of the family who have
done little but injure themselves
and others by the use of IT,"
Crane. who is a cousin of Richard
T. Crane. jr., president of the COM
pany. said: she read it all in a
book"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
BRITAIN PASSES
PROFITS MEASURE
Imprisonment Penalty Pro-
Vided For Convicted
ProfiteerS.
By United Press

By United Press.
LONDON, Aug. 14.-Great Britain
dealt a body blow TO prospective
profiteers at dawn today when. sit
ting as a committee Of the whole
since o'clock yesterday afternoon,
the house of commons passed the
bill against profiteering. The bill
was passed at SAT O'Clock.
The bill included several amend
ments. one provides for the prose
cution Of directors Of corporations,
with penalty of three months i'm
prisOnment and a fine of $1,000. An
other. aiming at combines. empow-
ers the board Of trade 20 make in
vestigations at any time and fix
maximum prices The amendments
also provide for the establishment
of central costs department and
bership in local food costs tribunals
Laborites jeered and laughed
when an amendment was adopted
providing that the bill be applicable
only to profiteering committed after
the bill becomes a law. Lord Rob
ert Cecil, former minister OF war
trade, and Sir Donald MacLean. a
liberal. Joined in the attack. declar-
ing the amendment left the profit
eers in possession of enormous
profits they had made since the arm
is1ce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
ACTORS STRIKE
Gets TWO MORE
Asserted Taft and Hughes
Are Willing to Arbitrate
Differences.
BY United Press


NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-two more
theaters had been closed by the act
ors' strike today, bringing the total
here 10 10. The latest productions 10
succumb were the Ziegfeld Follies
at the New Amsterdam and "39
East" at the Maxine Elliott.
The "Follies' closed when the
principals walked out after Supreme
Justice Lydon had vacated an or
der restraining them from striking
suited from the revelation. accord
ing to the actors. that the produc-
tion Is owned by the Shuberts. mem
bers or the Producing Managers as
sociatiOn.
Frank Gilmore, executive secre-
tary Of ;he Actors Equity assOcia-
ton. issued a statement saying that
both William =. Taft and Charles
E Hughes had consented 10 act as
arbitrators in the strike but that the
managers had declared there was
nothing 10 arhitrate." He said If
the managers would recognize the
union the actors would be willing 70
arbitrate other differences.
Arthur Hopkins. speaking for the
managers. said their organization
would be willing 10 negotiate any
thing except recognition OF the
Equity. which has ceased 10 be
representative Of the actor and has
become his dictator"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
CHARGES G0MPERS is
NOTHING BUT B0LSHEVIK
By United Press
NEW NnDI

BY United Press:
NEW YORK. Aug 14-Samuel
Gompers' advocacy Of naturalization
OF the railways. as stated in an in
terview with the United Press yes
terday was assailed by Sen Miles
PoindeNter. Washington. at the Wal
dorf-Astoria. who charged the Ia Dor
leader is favoring nothing more or
less than bolshevism
Tho cost OF living" said Poindex-
ter. is due 20 the demands OF rail-
way employees and others for con-
tinued increase OF wages. IL is due
in part 10 the abandonment OF the
government by the president while
In Europe and boarding OF food by
the government ahd private dealers
and vast appropriations and loans BY
the government 20 purchase fuel.
food and other necessities TO feed
Europe. with no appropriation 10
feed America"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
WILL 60 AFTER
G. 0. P. WITH
MODIFIEDPACT
NaRt Votes of Twenty Re-
publican mild ReSer-
VatiOniStS"
BY T.. c. MARTIN.

by United Press:
WASHINGTON. Aug. 14-Demo-
,ratic overtures have been made 20
mild reservationists" in the senate
for agreement on reservations TO
he peace treaty. 1t was learned to-
Hay
As soon as % republicans have
agreed 10 the mild reservation pro-
gram. this program will go through
all right. a leading democratic SEN
itor has told Sens. Lodge and Nc
Nary according 10 this information
Lodge IS said 10 have accepted
tentatively the program OF the
mild" group. on condition that two
changes he made in phraseoIogy.
The mild reserva led by
McNary and kellogg. are bending
very effort TO get 20 adherents to
heir plan and hope TO have them
by the end of the week, they said
.oday.
McNary submitted the proposed
-cservations TO Lodge at a confer
snce lasting an hour Lodge is un-
ierstood 10 have said the reserva-
ions looked all right 10 him, but
suggested change in one covering
withdrawal from the League and
mother in the one on article 10.
Hitchcock Opposes Changes
Sen Hitchcock. democratic floor
eader. today said ne had not en-
yineered the proposal for "a com
promise. He indicated that ne will
continue his unalterable opposition
Sen. curtis. republican whip, has
been instructed TO poll republican
senator's. 20 learn just how many
y them would be satisfied with the
mild program.
This mild program calls for reser-
vations in the resolution OF ratifica-
lion covering withdrawal. the Mon
-oe doctrine, domestic questions and
article 10. These reservations have
been phrased so as 10 simply inter
pret the United states understand
ing Of these provisions. and are not
-egarIed by their proponents as en-
Iangering the treaty or the League.
BOrah Wants Treaty Up.
Rorah declared today he viii vote
with rsservationists i'm the commit
tee To help get the treaty before the
senate. with the understanding that
he is not bound by his committee
vote 10 support the treaty with res
srvations in the senate.
"I will never give an Affirmative
vote Of ratification of the treaty with
the League I'm g." said Borah
The foreign relations committee.
todav began considering prODOSed
amendments ON these. of which
many viii be proposed, the commit
tee vote IS expected 20 be nine 70
eight I'm favor OF the amendments,
IN most cases But when the treaty
gets INTO the senate there viii not be
enough votes 10 keep these amend
ments In the treaty Sen. Hitchcock
reiterated today
Lodge and other republicans de-
cIared that there are enough votes
for a tcxtual amendment on the
ShantunS provision
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
TO START TOUR WHEN
TREATY Is REPORTED
BY United Press

WASHINGTON. Aug. 14.-Pres't {
Wilson probably will start his speak
ing tour of the United States when
the peace treaty is reported 70 the
senate by the foreign relations COM
mittee. il was learend at the white
house today.
This will give him opportunity
while on his trip TO reply 10 senate
speeches in opposition 10 the League
OF Nations and in fact. conduct an
extended debate with those oppos-
ing him.
Wilson is said to be pleased with
the prospects of early action by the
foreign relations committee, as he
desires TO be in san Francisco dur
ing the first week of September.
Before leaving Washington. il was
stated. the president wants 10 see
a definite program for reducing liv-
ing costs under good headway in
congress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
HUNDRED THOUSAND
FACE STARVATION
- TnIteI -

Aaf tN NiAr4 It.~>
CHARLESTON. w Va. aug. H..
More than 100000 persons. in
Guiding thousands OF children. are
facing starvation in the mountain
mining regions Of Coal river. Cabin
Creek and Logan county. the result
OF the Chesapea and Ohio rail-
road shopmens strike. according 20
reports received here today by state
officials
State authorities were asked 20
take steps ar once 90 bring about
relief and prevent further suffering
in the mining district
The strike which has beer in
progress more than week. has
completely tied up freight traffic
and prevented food supplies reach-
ing the southwestern section ~ the
state. Actual starvation within tho
next two days is predicted unless
some relief reaches the almost food
less district
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
QUIZ PALMER
ON PROPOSED
H. c. |. ACT
Smith, South Carolina, Says
Passage Would Be In
diCtment of People
BY United rress

Bv United Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. IA. At
torney General Palmer was called
before the senate agricultural COM
mittee today 90 answer objections OF
senators TO extension o. the food
control act as urged by the depart
ment oC justice. to reduce living
costs.
He was asked TO appear az . ~
m. after a stormy session this morn
ing during which many senators
strongly opposed further broadening
Of the war time powers
If we start changing the food
control act il viii mean including
every article of commerce and turn
ing every line OF business over 20
the government" Sen. Smith. South
Carolina declared.
The committee met 10 consider
requests Of Palmer for extension of
the food control act 10 wearing APP
parel and other articles and for ad-
dition of a heavy penalty for viaia-
tions.
Seem Unduly Drastic.
THE suggestions seem unduly
drastic but I have no objection II
they viii help reach the man who
has violated the law" Sen. Gronna.
chairman said
Sen. smith declared that the act
should not be extended and that the
people could be trusted TO force
down prices
This bill was passed as war
time measure and 20 enlarge IL in
peace time is 10 indict the people
as being either incompetent OF
criminal" ne said The provisions
Of the cat are ample 10 disclose any
profiteering; why load II up just for
moral effect II the attorney gen
eral believes the law needs addition
al penalties. l am in favor of adj
ding them. but without opening a
Pandora's box 10y extending the
scope of the original law"
Already Broad Enough
Sens Kenyon. Wadsworth. John
son tSouth Dakota). Bansdeu and
others said they believe the food con
troll act is broad enough as it stands.
but favor granting the amendments
requested on the ground that they
cannot do harm and may help
Sen Smith. Georgia. however.
questioned The power ~ congress 20
pass such "a measure boo peace tm,
and declared he did not believe 70
could be done except under the war
powers Of congress.
Sen Kenyon announced that VII
liam b Colver OF the federal trade
commission. viii be the first witness
Monday when the senate COMMITTEE
opens hearings on the Kenyon and
kendrick bills
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
INVENTORS FAVOR
RETURN Of RAILS
Would Divide Earnings Be-
tween Labor, Public
and Companies.
BY United Press:

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-Ameri-
cas- railroad security holders today
told congress they favor return of
the roads to private ownership with
rate structure providing a fixed
minimum return.
Luther NJ. Walter. general coun-
sci of the National Association Of
Owners of Railroad Securities. testi-
flying before the house interstate
commerce committee. declared that
under this plan all surplus funds
earned ever the fixed minimum re-
turn would be divided equally be-
tween labor, the public and the
roads earning the surplus.
He declared that labor should
participate in the earnings Of the
carriers and that such participation
was a fundamental of the plan. Wal
ter opposed the stand taken by the
chamber of commerce and railroad
executives providing for federal in
corporation, transportation board
and a secretary of transportation in
the cabinet.
Provides Six Percent
The security holders plan. Walter
said provides for congressional di-
rection of the interstate commerce
commission. that it shall make
freight and passenger rates sufficient
70 ray operating expenses, maintain
railroad properties and give not less
than a six percent return on the ag-
gregate fair value of the property.
devoted 10 transportation in each Of
the principal traffic territories.
We believe capital is entitled 10
its return of six percent; that lab
or is entitled 10 fair wage and that
the excess earnings by the carriers
after paying fair wages and six per-
cent upon capital should be divided
with labor and the public" he said.
BY reason Of the largely in
creased duties which will fall. upon
the commission. the security hold
ers ask congress 10 create six region
al interstate commerce commissions.
subordinate TO the commission. but
with all the powers Of the interstate
commerce commission in their re-
spectice territories"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
US. Takes Tabs
Of Butter Held
in ehOuSe
Federal Agents Make Sur
prise Raid on Supplies
of Chicago Firm.
BY United Press

BY United Press:
CHICAGO. Aug 14-Twelve hun
dred and eighty-two tubs Of butter.
valued at $4,000. were seized by
federal authorities here today at the
warehouses of the Central Cold Stor-
age company. Omcials previously
had announced no seizures would be
made until a complete survey of the
food condition in Chicago had been
made
Prior TO clamplng on a publicity
lid today. the district attorneys Of
flee announced d survey OF all food
stocks is being completed. Before
these list are compiled no raids on
hoarders will be attempted, IL was
said.
Chicago is the food capital OF the
world A. r. Milroy assistant dis
trict attorney, said today The vast
stocks Of food stored here tempor-
arily and co ntinually passing
through here make an exact survey
an Extraordinarily difficult task.
Consumers everywhere viii have 10
wait patiently for drastic action
against profiteers here.
Milroy said information reached
the Office today that the old practice
of destroying food stocks to keep
up prices had been revived. Severe
punishment was promised those con-
victed Of the act.
Acts of the attorneys office Will
be kept secret, Milroy said, because
suspected hOarders have been ac-
cused of destroying records and i'm
portant documents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
S0L0NS SLOW
TOBACk HUNT
FOR GOUGERS
Townsend Says Money Nigh
Be Better Spent To Buy
Food For Sufferers
BY United Press

BY United Press
WASHINGTON. Aug. 14-Con-
gress showed signs today Of being
reluctant 10 appropriate quickly the
s3.O6O,OOO asked by executive de-
partments 10 reduce the cost Of liv-
ing BIt it was believed the money
bills would go through, because of
public demand for lower prices.
The money might better be spent
in buying food than in further in
vestigations." Cen. Townsend. Mich
igan, said today. He is chairman Of
the special senate subcommittee
named TO recommend measures TO
reduce prices.
"All kinds of schemes are being
thought up in the various depart
ments, each of which is trying to
make a showing and consequently
demands appropriations" he said.
IN the last two days congress has
oeen asked to make these appropria-
tions:
Ask Big Amounts.
Department of labor SS475, 600; !;
department Of commerce. s41O. 900 (;
federal trade commission, $500, 900; !;
treasury department for secret serv-
ice agents, $175. 900.
The department OF justice IS all
ready 10 ask $1,000, 600 Atty. Gen.
Palmer has announced.
Townsend said he believed most
of these requests were made without
knowledge of what other depart
ments wanted Certain additional
funds will have TO be granted in
some cases, but congI ess will inves-
tigate before acting, he said.
Townsend said his committee
would recommend a complete pro-
gram for congress.
Atty. Gen. Palmer's request for
extension Of the food control act 70
cover clothing and addition of
heavy penalties for violations. was
taken up by the senate agricultural
committee. Farmers demands for
changes in grain standards also will
be heard by the committee.
Must BE Reasonable.
Congress was 10 be urged 10 FIX
reasonable profits and determined
what is "unreasona BILE restraint Of
trade" by Sen. owen today. owen
approved the federal reserve boards
advice that waste and eXtravasance
be avoided and that every effort be
made to increase production as a
remedy for present high prices.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
SAY Il CENTS IS
FAIR SUGAR PRICE
One Dealer Arrested WedneS-
day, Fined $500-PriCe
War is on.
BY RALPW =. COUCH.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 14.-EleVen
cents a pound has been adjusted a
fair" retail price for sugar by the
department Of justice. Assistant At
torney General c. 3. Ames an
nounced today.
Dealers charging more viii be in
vestigated." said Ames. Ten cents
a pound is fair wholesale price. The
additional penny should be enough
profit for the retail dealer
Ames asked consumers who are
charged more 10 write either TO him
at the department OF justice. Wash
ington, or 10 the nearest United
States district attorney.
Placed IN charge of the anri-trust
prosecutions and the campaign 10
catch profteers and price gougers
by Attorney General Palmer, Ames
is going after the sugar profteers
Some retail sugar dealers have
been charging 3 cents a pound, the
department has heard
Ames already has obtained con
victions of two, one at Pittsbug and
one yesterday at Binghamton. y. Y.
In this case the dealer was fined
$500
Government Controls Sugar.
All sugar now being sold in the
United States is controlled by the
government through the United
States sugar equalization board, with
headquarters at New York This
board buys all raw sugar produced
and imported. II then sells the raw
sugar 70 the refining companies The
board stipulates the price at which
the refining concerns shall sell the
sugar 70 wholesalers Wholesalers
are under license but their selling
price is not fixed by the board.
Several congressman today were
planning 10 demand that the sugar
equalization board also fix the whole
sale price. which could be easily
done. they say. because the board
could withdraw the license OF any
wholesaler who refused 20 sell ac-
cording 10 directions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
PROBE SUGAR FIND
AT COLUMBIA CITY
nv Tnited Press .

BY nited Press.
COLUMBIA CITY. Ind, Ang. Il.
Agents Of the federal and state
governments were expected here to-
day 10 investigate the finding Of 25
tons OF sugar stored in the ware
house OF the Columb bia City Storage
company
Freight markings showed the
sugar had been consigned TO G. d.
Kenny OF Fort Wayne and the local
food administrator told the higher
authorities Of this in connection with
the story OF the find
Some OF the supply had been sold
20 local grocers. who had been re-
failing sugar at y cents A pound.
The retail price, according TO DR.. II.
f. Barnard federal food admins
traitor for the state. is excessive. and
above the fair margin OF profit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
STRIKERS PREVENT MEN
FROM ENTERING MINES

By United Press
ST LOUIS Mo- Aug 1f-M.ners
az stanton. H.. 40 miles northeast
Of here. were prevented from going
10 work this morning when 500
strikers from near Giuepsie. Il.
guarded the mine mouths
Armed with sticks and clubs 500
strikers stopped 1000 miners from
entering the stanton mines sew
eral were injured in minor encount-
ers
The action was said % be the re-
suit Of Staunton miners refusal to
JON the strike started by miners
Of the BeueyilIe district.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
STEAMER POINT JUDITH
NOT HURT By COLLISION

NEW YORK. Aug l4.-F0llow-
ing a collision with the Norwegian n
steamer John Blumer early today.
the United States shipping board
steamer Point Judith was proceed
ing on her way uninjured, accord
ing 10 wireless MESA ges 10 the
naval communication department
here.
The crash occurred of the Jersey
coast and the Point Judith wireless
ed for tugs Later the request was
cancelled and the steamer report
ed all clear" The BIumer proceed
ed 10 this mort,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
INDICT EIGHT CONCERNS
UNDER ANTITRUST LAW
Dy United Press

TOLEDO. o.. Aug Eight
food concerns. one OF them the Rock
Island Butter Co. a national busi-
ness house. were indicted here ito
day by a county grand jury on the
charge OF violating the state anti
trust law by fixing a minimum price
on cieom2rgerine.
County Pros. A. J. Seney charged
the eight concerns with being in
agreement not 10 sell the oleo TO
the consumer under 81 L. cents a
pound. The grand jury. which is in
vestIEating prohteering. was eX-
pected 20 return more indictments
II the next few days
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
HOOVER IS PLAINTIFF
IN MILWAUKEE SUIT
b United Press

MILWAUKEE Wis, Aus IA
Herbert Hoover, federal food admin
istrator. is plaintiff in an action
pending today in federal court
against the Chippewa Sugar Rerin-
ing CO. for recovery OF SI4.111.40
due. IL is alleged on a price adjust
ment agreements OF Dec. 81, 1918.
IL is charged the company was over
paid and failed 20 reimburse the
government. The validity OF the food
administration Is az stake. Three
other wisconsin sugar firms are in
volved IN similar suits
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
GEN. HARB0ARD WILL
STUDY C0NSTANTIN0PLE
BY United Press

BY United Press
PARIS. Aug 14-Under direct
orders from Pres't Wilson. Gen Har-
board. with Is officers and two guard
companies. viii leave for Constsn-
tinople tomorrow TO study the ques-
tions Of Constantinople Armenia
They VIII return 10 Paris, Sept 80.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14

TheLighterSide
In the Days Ne1oS

LAFAYETTE. Ind.-F'rcd IIaIlcr.
rs years old. dreamed his home was
burning. He jumped from bed and
running TO second floor window,
le8pcd out. His sister. Lctha, 21
years old. tried TO restrain him and
was pulled out She was injured in
tcrnally and bruised.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-14
AGED RESIDENT
SLASHES THROAT
George Shug, IS, Ends Life
With Razor at Home
on LaWnGaIe AV.

George Shug, 65 years old. for
many years a resident OF South
Bend. was found dying in a shed in
the rear of his residence at 613
Lawnddle av.. shortly before 10
O'Clock Thursday morning. his
throat slashed from ear 10 ear and
a blood stained razor lying at his
side
For some months past the aged
man has appeared respondent es-
pecially since he suffered a sun
stroke on the ninth OF last June.
He was discovered in a dying con-
dition in the shed by his wife who
Immediately rushed out crying for
aid