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INY.OKE|S. Is. RIGHT lII.Ii] 7. As .l.!;,...
STATE TO STAY WET
Rhode Island Challenges Pow
er Of U. s. to Enforce
Prohibition.
PLEA IN SUPREME COURT
Federal Amendment and Vol
stead Act Both "Usurpa-
tory and Void"
spscia, De,patch TO Tnr Sun,

WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-THE State OF
Rhode Island told tha Supreme Court
to-day that its rights AZ one OF the
forty-eight States OF the Union had been
trampled ON by the Prohibition amend
ment TO the Constitution and the Vol
stead Enforcement law, II demanded
that the court declare both "unconsti-
tutional, unsurpatory and void"
Herbert A. Rice, Attorney y-General OF
the State, to-day asked the court for
permission to bring an original proceed
ing against Attorney-General Palmer
and Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
Roper to test the validity OF the amend
ment and the enforcement act.
Whether this request will be granted
will be announced next Monday, It Is
expected. An injunction TO restrain the
enforcement of constitutional prohibi7,
ton is asked
The case and a similar one fled yes
terday by the Retail Liquor Dealers OF
New Jersey, are the opening guns In a
determined legal attack on constitutional
prohibition. Every conceivable angle OF
attack is being made.
The Rhode Island proceedings raise
the time honored issue Of State rights.
being one OF the few times Northern
In a legal fight against the United
States. The State Legislature has APP
proprlated $4,000 10 carry on the suit.
Rhode Island, the brief shows, does
not want the rest OF the United States
IL SAaN ia rnlfga
power which Il has reserved expressly
and wants to be wet" oasis regardless
Of the degrees OF thirst In the rest Of the
Republic, IL points to its refusal 20
ratify the amendment as an indication
that 1t has not given TO the Federal Gov
the regulation OF internal af-
fairs.
The application asserts that the State
powers Of internal police and economy
possessed by the State of Rhode Island
cannot be 'bargained away. surrendered,
yielded or transferred effectually to bind
the people OF said State and their pos
terity II at all without an explicit and
act Of the whole people Of the
State" and that no such act has been
made.
The application recites the Constitu-
tional history of Rhode Island from the
time it was granted a "democratical'
charter as a colony by Charles H., with
rights of self-government. 1t
asserts that IN every change since made
Rhode Island either as a colony, inde-
pendent government. or State. has taken
care to reserve to itself those rights
which Il held at tho beginning OF It's
The application calls attention TO
Rhode Islands delay in ratifying the
Federal Constitution, being the last of
the States to accept that instrument 1t
it. says the application, "in
good faith and with full assurance that
said State and the people thereof relin. |
quished only such portion of sovereign
power as was necessary and essential
for the creation and establishment of a
limited national government for the pur-
poses and with the powers enumerated"
by the Constitution.
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DANSEY BOY CASE TO
" GOTO GRAND JURY
HGbeGs Corpus Hearing Set
for Mrs. Jones and White.
Special DcspatcA TO Tup suN,

ATLANTIC CITY, Dec. l7,-The cases
against Charles White and Mrs, Edith
L. Jones. who are accused In the Dansey
case. will be presented to the Grand
Jury Monday or Tuesday. II was learned
to-day e, C. Gaslklll, Jr.. County Prose-
cutor. did not say this positively, but
said that the Grand Jury would consider
all pending cases SO that defendants who
are not Indicted may ne discharged be-
fore Christmas.
Benjamin Nusbaum, County Detective,
said there ls no truth In a report that
clues have been discovered tending to
divert suspicion from White and Mrs.
Jones and fasten 1t on two men. who
are near arrest. The prosecutor said
that no new evidence had been presented
to him, and that he knew Of no reason
why the case against White and Mrs
Jones should not be presented TO the
Grand Jury.
Justice Swayze will hear arguments
on the petition for a writ OF habeas corr
pus for the prisoners In his chamber at
Newark on Friday night. Notice OF the
petition and the date OF Its return was
served on the County Prosecutor to-day.
He said he would be represented at the
hearing
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TO RECOUNT WET-DRY VOTES.
Request of ProhibItioniats Granted
by Ohio Judge.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Dec. 17.-"Ballot
boxes in approximately 1000 Ohio pre-
cincts, or one-fifth OF the State. win be
reopened. and last November's vote upon
ratification of the Federal prohibition
amendment will be recounted to deter
mine whether the wet victory Of some
400 votes was the true result of the cleo
ton"
This was decided here to-day by J dge
Frank Clevenger when he granted the
requests Of the Ohio Dry Federation fol
recounts.
Judge Clevenger announced that he
would begin the first examination Of
precincts In Cleveland and Toledo. The
ballot boxes will be brought to Column
bus. where the recount will be made.
Judge Clevenger intlmated that II
sufficient errors developed to place the
whole result of the referendum In
doubt, he might exercise the power to
order recount throughout the entire
State.
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JURY FOR NEW IMPANELLED.
On Trial In Los Angeles for Mur-
der OF Hts Sweetheart.

Los ANGELES, Dec. li.-Twelve tenta-
tive jurors including two women, were
in the box when adjournment was taken
to-day In the trial of Harry New,
charged with the murder of his sweet
heart, Freda Lesser
The District Attorney and counsel for
New engaged in numerous exchanges.
one controversy arose when the defense
alleged the prosecutor in his questions to
prospective jurors was questioning the
motives Of News lawyers by insinuating
his defence of insanity was "felgned and
fraudulent" Judge Craig instructed the
prosecutor to modify his language In
questioning.
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H0EY'S MAJORITY SHRINKING
League Advocate In North Caro-
lima wins by Only I,IOO.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Dec l7.-R4vised
returns from several mountain counties
Of the Ninth North Carolina Congress
sionll District reduced 10 less than
ifteen hundred the majority OF Clyde r
Hoey. Democrat, and League of Nations
advocate. elected yesterday over John
VI. Morehead. Republican, and League
opponent, to succeed Yates Webb,
resigned:
Complete Official returns from a ma
IorIty OF the nine counties in the dis
trict and incomplete returns from others
gave Hoey a majority Of from 1910 to
l l.470. Hoey estimated his majority to-
night at from 1900 TO 1900, but Re-
pub!ic;SJ headquarters would concede
the Democratic candidate majority OF
only l,i00. The Democratic majority in
the district last year was 4,152.
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be approved without reservations cover
ing the subjects to which I have re-
terred. A study Of the reservations
voted for by tn- majority and reserva-
tlons voted for or offered by the minor
ity shows that more than two-thirds Of
the Senator's have expressed themselves
in favor of reservations which will ac-
compllsh the objects In view Most OF
these reservations suggested from diff
ferent sides vary more In language than
In substance. Senators have We'd with
one another in urging the importance OF
ratifyng the treaty and In charging the
opposition with responsibility for the
delay Let US cease trying to md out
who ls responsible for the delay and
bring delay to a close;
Party politics should not he played
over question OF such Importance, in
volvng our international relations.
believe that party should and will be
most injured which seeks most TO make
this treaty party football
The statement from the White House
that President Wilson has no compro-,
mise or concession OF any kind in mind
only'smphasiE the fact, that the treaty
Is still In the Senate and that It Ia for
the Senate to agree upon reservations
and ratify. This surely can be done.
ITO insist that the President should
withdraw the treaty just TO send 1t back
Is entirely unreasonable The Senate
already has the treaty and has author>
ity ito perfect resolution OF ratification.
At any time a majority OF the Senate
can take up the treaty Certainly two
thirds OF the Senate can do so by gus
pending any rule, II there is rule In
the Way of action.
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CANADIAN CUTTER HEAcHED.
Vessel Damaged HeIping U. s.
Ship IH saved From Sinking.

SYDNEY, N. s.. Dec. 1.-THE Canadian
revenue cutter Alert. with her stern
crushed. is on the beach at Harbour au
Bouche as the result of a collision with
the American steamship Elmdale, which
she was hauling from the rocks where
she was wrecked last week. The cutter
was so badly damaged that It was neces-
sary to beach her TO prevent sinking In
deep water. The Elmdale Is afoat.
QuEBEc, Dec. l7-Caught in an ice
foe with her machinery disabled, the
steamship Canadian Recruit. bound from
here for European ports, went ashore
near st, Anne to-day. The steamship
Champlain went 10 her assistance, but
reported that she was unable to reach
her because of the heavy mists and the
heavy packed ice IN the river.
Owing TO the large number of vessels
stranded at various points along the
Gulf OF st. Lawrence and in the Straits
CT Belle Isle. the wFecking steamship
Lord Strathcona will not winter here but
will make Halifax her headquarters
while engaged in salVaging operations
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Preparing to Bring Dead Home.

Another detachment OF the army
grave registration service under Capt.
W. II. Robertson sailed yesterday for
Bresr by the transport Martha Wash
ington to prepare for removal 10 this
country the bodies Of $500 soldiers and
sailors inferred in England. II will re-
qulrs about six. months to complete the
work.
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Travellers Ala Seeks $500, 900.

Mrs. William Church Osborn, a mem.
Der Of the board of directors Of the
Travellers Aid Society, announced yes
terday that 1t will seek 100000 In q
campaign from February IL to Febrll
ary 22. The society has aided 6O.00g
travellers this year 1t has forty-fvn
workers at railroad stations and steam
ship landings and needs more.
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kFNoEHA, Wis, Dec. ia pr4ctio' |
Joke ended in death here recently for
William Burns, a negro. A fellow work.
man tried to awaken the negro from
sleep by lighting paper beneath his
feet. The Joker" Steve Fowdaski,
since the fatal joke has made two at
tempts to commit suicide in jail. Ply
sicians believe that he has become IN
sane.
The sun., 1919-12-18
AGREED ON AUSTRIA,
BUT WAIT U. S. WORD


Wallace was unable to enter into any
Undertaking for the United States with
out Instructions from his Government,
nut he has cabled to Washington setting.
forth urgently the need Of taking measA
ures In AustrinS aid.
The council decided that It would be
necessary 10 furnish relief TO the
amount OF $40, 900, 900. at the least, the
relief to go forward at the rate Of S9,-
sOO,0 900 monthly. Belief was expressed
cy the American delegation that the to-
,al sum necessary would reach $780,
100000. which is the amount Chancellor
Renner yesterday asked the council to
loan TO Austria.
VIENNA, Dec. II. - Passenger traffic
an the Austrian railways will be totally
suspended during Christmas week owing
20 the coal shortage.
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Blast In Germany Kills AZ.

BERLIN, Dec, 17.-Forty- work.
men aud women were killed and more
than a hundred injured in an explosion
al the Mariensiel ammunition depot near
Wilhelmsbaven yesterday. The explo-
sion occurred while shells were being
unloaded
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;..Less Than a rhird oppose.

THE vote In the Senate Indicates that
much less than a third Of the Senators
are opposed TO ratifyiny the treaty with
proper reservations. Reservations voted
for by more than tWo-thrds of the Sem
ate are so similar In substance hat
conference alone should be required TO
make the language satisfactory TO a
sufficient number Of Senators TO rat!fy.
But we will make no progress
through elimination and reeriminatlon
and through efforts TO place the blame
npon this side or that side for delay
Ratification OF the treaty must be by
ron-partisan action and every effort to
create partisan advantage binders rati-
fcation. do no. believe there are more
than sixteen Sepators who wish the
treaty killed and do not believe there
are more than ten moro opposed to res
ervatlons of any kind W am righ.
az TO the sentiment OF Senators, ratfi-
cation with reservations should not he
delayed long. II ths Senators who now
want to ratify the treaty with Teserva-
tlons will confer, am confident we can
agree and act"
Senator Myers said he strongly IA
vored the Senate resuming consideration
and finding a way to ratify the treaty.
The Senate had been playing football
with the treaty and both sides had been
making PLAYS. Both sides should cult
piaying politics and compromises
II for one am willing 20 get together"
lie said The world cannot be restored
10 normal conditions till the treaty Ia
ratified. voted for ratification with
all the Lodge reservations and with
none at all; and will vote for more
next time see no reason why the
Senate should withdraw the treaty; We
ought to get together and deal with it
ourselves"
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ElHty-foer Senators. All this discussion.
no far 40 the Democrats were CON-
cerned frankly accepte6,that 'the Pro-
ceedngs would amount TO "A raDrIhia-
ton OF the Presidents Leadership by
those Senators who united in the enort
but they were prepared to accept thu
consequences Of that ThS PrsalAenta
.Erip on the Senate minority has been
shattered hopelessly by his defiant an
nouncement that he would have nothing
10 do with any compromise
Democrats and Republicans aliko fear
that II they get together and ratify the
President will decline to- depos. the
ratification. That Is within his power.
but Democratic Senators want 10 make
II understood that the responsibility In
that event will be his and not thAirs.
In introducing the subject in the, SEN
ate to-day Senator Knox said: East
Saturday introduced two resolutions
pertaining 10 the treaty with Germany
and asked unanimous consent for their
consideration. I now ask unanimous
consent as in executive session that the
Senate proceed TO the consideration oI
Senate resolutions No. J.. which ] ask
may be read"
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WILSON NOW OPEN
ON RAILROAD BILL
Continued from First Page.

Inconsistent with the freeborn American
Rystem To say that scheme smacks some
what OF involuntary servitude.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05
MUST HAVE A PERMIT IN
ORDER TO PURCHASE COAL

From now until the coal strike Is
ended and conditions become norm
al the people OF Montpelier and vicin-
ity, who need coal must apply to
John j. Jones and sign a permit Mr..
Jones was appointed fuel admins
traitor by Mayor Hoff upon the rec
ommendation OF Director General
Hines of the railroads and the federal
fuel administrator. Coal dealers In
Montpelier will refuse to sell coal to
any person who does not present a
blank properly signed by Mr.. Jones.
The coal situation in. Montpelier
Is becoming serious. as II Is In thou
sands OF Their towns throughout the
country. Quite a number OF families
In town are now out OF coal and the
supply of many others is low. People
who have coal are urged to conserve
II to the greatest extent possible be-
cause IL will be n month or more at
the best before the coal situation be-
comes normal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS

All or one-half the total tax for the
year may be paid on or after the 4th
Monday in November, 1919, and pri-
or to the fourth Monday In Decem-
Der. 1919. All taxes not paid prior
to the fourth Monday In December,
1919. become delinquent and a PEN
atty OF 6 per cent Is az cd thereto
III one half OF the total tau IA paid
prior to the fourth Monday In De-
cember, 1919. the remaining one
half OF such taxes may be paid ON or
after the fourth Monday In January.
1920. and prior to the fourth Monday
OF June. 1920. without penalty. II
such remaining one-half OF such taxes
Is not paid prior to the fourth Mon
day In June. 1890. n penalty OF 6 per
cent Is added to the remaining one
half of such taxes.
y All delinquent taxes bear interest
at the rate of IL per cent per annum
from the first Monday In January,
Positively no tax payments receiv-
cd after December 22nd.
LUCILLE HALL,
Tax Collector.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05
MOVIE NEWS

Tonight, Friday-American fen.
ture. Shutdown Trail" tenth episode
OF Elmo. the Mighty" and Big v
comedy.
Tomorrow night, Saturday, Decem-
Der 9Th. Mary Pickford In a First Ma
tional production, 'HoodIum." and a
Harold Lloyd comedy.
Monday, Dec. S--A Univiersal five
reel feature. Pathe News and a two
reel L-Ko comedy.
Tuesday, Dec. 9--Earl Williams In
The Ursurper," Vitagraph produc-
ton; l4th episode OF the "0reat
Gamble" and a big v cimedy.
Wednesday. Dec. 10--Albert Ray
In Lost Princess. by Fox; another
Judge Brown story.
Thursday, Dec. 11-EiHIe Ferguson
son in The Dolls House." by the
paramount company" Pathes News
and a Mack Sennett Comedy.
Also on Wednesday and Thursday
there will be fine Hawaiian troop
at the Montpelier theatre.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05

A Mrs. c. H. Toomer and daughte
| Verda went to Salt Lake this morn
ing for q short visit.
Your credit is good at the Mel
sen-Jones Furniture Co.
A new daughter registered at the
home of Lorenzo Young of George
town, last Friday.
Whitman is still giving special
bargains in groceries.
Don't forget the Apron and Ov.
erall dance to be given at the Mont
pelier pavilion on Wednesday night,
December 10 by the Montpelier. Mu-
tuals. All gents are requested to ap-
pear in overalls and the ladies in cal
leo dresses and aprons. Tickets,
$1.OO, including war tax.
Come and select your toys as thew
are going fast.-Burrell G. Thiel.
7 There will be picture show at the
First ward meeting house next Nom
day night. The boys of the primary
will also give an operetta entitled.
Jack Frost's Mistake" The enter
tainment will begin promptly at 1880
O'Clock. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
Ladies' and mems slippers in felt
make nice Christmas presents; beau
tiful new colors.-H. B. Whitman.
Manager Trowbridge of the Utah
Power & Light Co., and Misses Min
ME Hunter, Kathleen Quayle, and Mr..
Harry Collipriest of the local force
will go to Logan tomorrow to attend
banquet to be given by the COM
pany for the local managers and en-
ployes of the power company in this
district.
Special closing out sale of ladies'
and misses coats for $1.98 at
Whitman's.
Plenty Of Payette apples at Ed C.
Rich's grocery at $2.75 and 1926 a
box.
Miss Sarah Zumbrunnen went to
Salt Lake yesterday for two week 8
visit with relatives. -
Mrs. H. A. Robinson and little
daughter arrived the first of the
week from Dillon. Mr.. Robinson
will join them in about three weeks.
They will reside here in the future
and Mr.. Robinson will shortly open
a job printing office in the city,
Come in and learn of our daily bar
gains in groceries; by taking advant-
age of these bargains you can cut
down the cost of living. s
Cash Grocery.
G. H. Pearce, former Montpelier
resident was shaking hands with old
friends last Wednesday.
He came IN from Cheyenne, where he
has been living for some years, and
went to st. Charles where he expects
to spend the winter with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Arnell.
Hemstitching and picoting done at
15c per yard, thread furnished; mail
orders given prompt attention, Laura
Hoff. 164 East South Temple st.,
Salt Lake. phone 76S9-R.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05
Chamberiain's Tablets

These tablets are intended espec.-
ally for indigestion and eonstipa-
ton. They tone up the stomach ana
enable II to perform It's functions
naturally. They act gently on the
liver and bowels. thereby restoring
the stomach and bowels to a healthy
condition. When you feel dull. stup-
Id and constipated give them a trial.
You are certain to be pleased with
their effect.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05

When you want a new range, come
and see us. II you have an old range
we viii take 1t in exchange and you
may have your choice Of the two best
ranges on the market---the Great Ma
jestic or the Charter oak.--Niclsen's
the old reliable home furnishers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05

Expert picture framing and first
class mouldings at Rinehart's studio.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05


Special low prices on heating
stoves at the Nielsen-Jones Furni-
ture Co.
Miss Esther Schmid returned We'd
nesday from Idaho Falls where she
spent ten days with her sister, Mrs
r. H. Walker.
A kodak for Christmas-Can you
beat it? All kinds at Rinehart,s, the
kodak store.
The Farmers Society of Equity
has received a car load of corn and
it is now on sale at their stand on
depot street.
Handkerchiefs, ribbons and a
beautiful line of fancy work pieces
at Whitman's.
e. M. Pugmire was over from his
Swan Greek home last Monday. He
reports that the snow fall there is
about the same as here but the
weather is not as cold.
We carry a full line of Community
silver in all patterns; silver ware is
always a welcome Christmas gift
Burrell-& g. Thief. -.
Joseph Fuller, Jr. arrived in Coke
willie on Thursday of last week from
overseas. Young Fuller enlisted in
the marine corps and served II
months in France. ~-re.e-s-
Winter storage for autos, our place
is steam heated; Groo & Toomer gar
age, phone 83.
Charlie Leo, who formerly conduc-
ted the Grand Cafe, has purchased
I the Arcade restaurant Since selling
the Grand, Charlie has been connect
ed with the Arcade, but last Monday
he bought out his partner.
Now is the time to order your suit
for Christmas from Fred Seller,
where you get satisfaction and the
most for your money.
Carl Spongberg returned last Tues
day from Pocatello, accompanied by
Mrs. Spongberg and Master Jay. They
will remain here until Carl closes up
his business affairs.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05

The stork left new son at the
home of o. N. Wray of this city
last Monday night.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05
Local News
Montpelier, Idaho, Dec. 5, 1919.

Silver ware in dandy patterns at
Ritter Bros. Drug Co.
Buy Red Cross seal to place on
your Christmas packe.
Come and see our swell line of
Christmas pictures.-The F. M. Will
liams Co.
Mrs. Edna Hess of Logan is WIS.,
iting at the home of her sister, Mrs.
r. H. Munson.
Silverware, cut glass and pictures
in a large variety at Whitman,s
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05

Mrs. c. H. Toomer and daughter
Verda went to Salt Lake this morn
ing for a short visit
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05

Special low prices on heating
stoves at the Nielsen-Jones Furni-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-12-05

Joseph Fuller, Jr. arrived in Coker
vile on Thursday of last week from
overseas. Young Fuller enlisted in
the marine corps and served n