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New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
Anderson Sees
Probe as Blow
At Prohibition
Anti-Saloon Chief Tells
Sweet He Is Ready to
Appear as Witness in
Inquiry at Any Time
From, a Stof Corre,nond.,t

rfOUb u NtUU Correspondent
ALBANY, March 3-William H. An
derson, superintendent of the Anti-Sa-
loon League of New York State, is
ready at any time to appear before the
Assembly Judiciary Committee and
testify concerning the activities of his
organization. This he announced to-
day in a telegram to Speaker Thaddeus
Sweet f1aying the Assembly for start
ing an Investigation of the organiza-
tion but adding that the league stood
ready to let the public judge its case.
The Senate will not join in the As
sembly's attack on the league. This
was determined to-day, when efforts to
have the houses combine forces were
defeated by 26 to 15 vote of the Sem
ators.
Senator Salvatore A. Cotillo, Demo-
crat, Of New York, introduced the reso-
set forth that the prohibition amend
ment was obtained last year by "the
hypocritical, undemocratic and auto
cratic" methods of the Anti-Saloon
League.
In the vote that followed politicians
were surprised to see that Senator
James ]. Walker, Democratic floor
leader, voted with the Republican mo-
chine on the motion which smothered
the resolution by sending it to the Sem
ate Judiciary Committee without rec
ommendation. Senators Russell and
Dodge, Democrats, of New York, voted
with the Republicans, and Senators
Abeles, of the Bronx, and Karle, Of
Queens, Republicans, voted with the
Democrats.
The text of Mr.. Anderson's telegram
read:
"The Anti-Saloon League Will not do
anything to stop any alleged investi-
CATION, which is in fact an assault upon
prohibition and its enforcement.
"The motive behind an investigation
into the frank, wide-open work of the
agency of practically all the Protestant
with an utter absence of legislative
curiosity as to the secret activities OF
the 'wets,' whose leading organization
supported you for election last fall,
will be obvious to the public.
"This is to advise you that our sort
OF work does not even call for registra-
ton as legislative agents, the same be-
ing surplusage, and that, as no legisla-
tive expenses coming within the view
of the law were incurred, no report was
necessary.
"However, in order to cut the ground
from under any pretext of hanging an
investigation upon alleged violation of
law, / hereby offer to appear volun-
tarily before your Judiciary Committee
to be examined touching this point
only.
"i restrict this offer to this point
because if beyond the question of this
alleged violation Of law you want
merely a general fishing expedition in
the hope of securing material with
which to discredit this agency OF the
churches to please the German brew
ers YOU must assume all responsibility
by ordering a formal investigation so
that the league will get the full benefit
of the ultimate exposure of your ami
mus and lack of Justification
"We are ready to take our chances
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
St. Paul, With 625 Passengers.
In Trouble $50 Miles at Sea
steamship Reports Leak in Boiler Tubes, Necessi
tatlng Putting Back to Halifax; the Canada Held
in Readiness to Go to Her Relief

y wireless message was received yes
terday at the Offices of the Interna-
uonal Mercantile Marine, II Broadway,
saying that the steamship st. Paul, of
the American Line, carrying 625 pas
sengers, was having trouble with her
boilers about A50 miles out at sea and
would return to Halifax.
DR.. Eusebio Ayola, representative Of
Paraguay at the recent an-American
financial conference here and Para
guayan Minister to France, is one of
the passengers. So is William C.
Reick. one of Frank A. Munsey's ex-
ecutives on "The Sun and New York
Herald" With him are his daughters.
Margaret and Carrie.
The st. Paul, which capsized at her
dock two years ago, is gaining a repu-
tation as hard-luck ship. She left
New York last Saturday for Plymouth,
Cherbourg and Southampton. At 1
o'clock yesterday morning her captain,
a. r. Mills. commodore of the Ameri-
can Line feet, dispatched radiogram
stating that. owing to leak in the
boiler tubes. he was putting back to
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04

Halifax, which he expected to make by
Friday morning. He gave his position
as $3.50 NJ. 1896 w., which is about
$50 miles from Sandy Hook.
:. Considering that the ship sailed last
Saturday and was only $50 miles away
when she notified her owners of her
trouble, it is reasonable to suspect that
the boiler trouble manifested itself
some time before it's extent made it
necessary to seek a port.
Officials. Immediately on receipt of
the message, telegraphed to Halifax
ordering that the steamship Canada be
held in readiness to go to her aid.
They also ordered the Cedric, which
sails from New York on Saturday, to
stop at Halifax and transport the St.
Pauls passengers.
No great alarm was felt by officials
Of the International Mercantile Marine
over the safe arrival of the st. Paul.
She is still able to proceed and is some
forty miles south of the eastbound
transatlantic steamship lane. No
further information concerning the ST..
Paul had been received at late hour
last night.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
From a staff Correspondent

from q StdU correspondent
ALBANY, March 3.-Impressed by
the seriousness of the rent situation in
New York City as presented at a hear
ing this afternoon before She joint AS
sembly Cities and Taxation committees
by city officials, labor men and repre-
sentatives Of numerous civic organiza-
tions, legislative leaders practically
have decided to enact legislation for a
New York City rent commission, de-
spite vigorous protests against such a
measure by real estate interests Chair
man Franklin Judson of the Assembly
Tax Committee said after the hearing
that the Jesse bill, with suggested
amendments, will be reported favor
ably
The bill will be amended so as to
apply only to New York City, the mem
bers to be appointed by the Mayor.
The commission may on it's own initia-
tive or shall upon complaint dete rhine
whether rents, service and other con-
ditions of a lease for use of rental
property are fair and reasonable. JUS
tice Sidney Crane, of the New York
Municipal Court, declared the rent sit
uation in New York was so acute that
it already had led to and would fur
ther cause physical violence between
landlords and tenants.
Seventy Per Cent on Investments
"No amount of Americanization
work. he said, "nothing that is being
done here in the Assembly, can make
the people honor this government when
the government says it's is powerless
to prevent them from being robbed by
landlords, who are making not merely
IL per cent profit, but a so and 7d,
per cent profit on their Investments"
He said that in his court he hanSaed
between 200 and $50 complaints day
between tenants and landlords, but that
the court now has no power to mako .
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
100000 Loot
Found i'm Bronx
2 Cr0cers Held
Detectives in All-Day Hunt
Trail Suspect to Ware
house, Where Plumber of
Many Crimes Is Located

Detectives stumbled upon 100000
worth of burglars plunder last night
in a grocery warehouse at 144th Street
and Willis Avenue, the Bronx. The
owners of the warehouse, who conduct
several grocery stores in the Bronx
were arrested on suspicion of being re-
ceivers of stolen goods.
They are William Lichtenfels and his
brother, Emil. The former is president
of the Bronx Retail Grocers' Associa-
tion. They denied ali knowledge of
the stolen property Two other men
one of whom is said to have been laden
with imitation pearl necklaces, were
arrested at the warehouse and the DO
lice believe they are on the way to
clear up numerous burglaries.
Much Loot Recovered
Eighteen rolls Of Canton silk, valued
at $4,000; twenty-five expensive rugs,
400 imitation pearl necklaces, a guam
tity of surgical instruments and a
large amount of dress goods are in
cluded in the loot recovered. Three
patrol wagons were required to take
the goods to the West Twentieth Street
police station, which is in the loft dis
Crlct, from Where most OF the goods are
believed to have been stolen The
prisoners also were taken to that po-
lice station.
Captain McQueeney and Detectives
Carmody, Callahan and Hook had been
hunting loft burglars since 4:3O a. m.
Their suspicious in a certain "job" had
narrowed to two men, whom they we're
trailing about the city. The two took
q taxicab and the detectives chartered
another. The pursued vehicle came to
a stop at l44th Street and Willis
Avenue.
AS the taxi containing the detectives
drew up little in the rear they saw a
man entering the warehouse. 1t was
late for such place to be conducting
legitimate business, and, moreover, the
detectives suspected that the man
might be one of those they were pur-
suing. They nabbed him just as he
reached the door of the warehouse.
He started to run, in fright or
astonishment, dropping two bundles he
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
McAdoo Will
Be Candidate.
Capital Hears
Palmer, With Presidents
Consent, 'SCets Jump on
His Son-in-Law in Latter's
Native State, Georgia
By Carter ield

from 1He iTf0nne'S washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, March 3.-Attorney
General Palmer entered the Georgia
primary only after learning that Presi-
dent Wilson had no objections. This
was learned on unimpeachable author
ity in the Palmer camp here to-day
Incidentally the Palmer people are
chuckling over the dilemma in which
the McAdoo boosters have found them
selves. Georgia is McAdoo's native
state. AS a candidate he would be
Georgia's favorite son.
Not only will McAdoo be a candidate
now that the President has removed
what were regarded as obstacles-but
he will have the active support of the
most practical politician in the
Cabinet, Albert Sidney Burleson, the
Postmaster General. This statement
was made fatty tonight by one of Mr..
Burleson's right-hand men in political
matters.
The word that the President would
not be dlspleased if Democrats went
out after delegates and entered them
after Mr.. McAdoo had written, just
two weeks ago, letter virtually read
ing himself out Of the race so far as
Georgia is concerned
McAdoo's name will remain on the
Georgia ballot, it was declared here
tonight, and campaign will be made
for him. His friends will be embar-
rassed, however, by the necessity of
his backtracking on his Georgia letter
if he wishes to make an aggressive
fight. If he does not make an aggress-
i've fight, the Palmer men declare, Nc
Adoo will not have a chance, especially
as politics is always rather warm, not
to say personal, in Georgia.
Palmer Reaps the Benefit
The Presidents intima ton that he
would have no objection to Democrats
throwing their hats into the Presiden-
tial ring did not come until just before
Mr.. Palmer wrote the telegram Monday
to the secretary of the Georgia Demo-
cratic State Committee. 1t is asserted
by Palmer men that had the President
not given this intimation Mr.. Palmer
would have followed Mr.. McAdoo's ex-
ample in soft pedaling his candidacy.
caught out on limb by the timing of
the Presidents intimation, while Mr..
Palmer reaped the full benefit, and in
cidentaliy was enabled to be the first
candidate indorsing every phase" of
the present Administration, thus MAX
ing strong bid for the support of
Wilson men everywhere, and particu-
larly in state where the Prs~dent
always has been very strong.
Postmaster General Burleson sur
prlsed political Washington by telling
few close friends that he personally
is strong for McAdoo, This is believed
to be another development resulting
from the Presidents intin1ation that he
is not opposed to candidates going
after the Democratic nomination MIR
Burleson is easily the most practical
politician in the Cabinet, if not in the
entire Administration, since Presiden,
Wilson was never pleased to appoin,
Democratic leaders IL h.. .sA es.4ue u
his Administration. Just how much
strength Mr.. Burleson can deliver t.
the McAdoo camp is problematical al
this time, with a bitter factional fight
Continued ON pa0e three
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
Sim Feiners
Kill 3; Loot
French's Mail
Publication of Proposed
Home Rule Bill Causes
Murders and Disorders
i'm All Parts of Dublin
By rank Getty
rom The Tribune's European Bureau

From, The Tribune's European Bureau
Copyright 1920. New York Tribune Inc.
LONDON, March 3.-Reports of three
murders, a murderous assault and a
daylight hold-up Of government mail
van in Dublin street to-day are taken
to indicate a form of demonstrativa
hysteria growing out of publication
throughout the country of the proposed
Home Rule bill.
The evidences of a revival of acute
disorder were what was to be expected
considering the present frame of the
public mind. Before publication of the
governments parliament bill the
country for the last six weeks had been
trangely-ominously according to
some observers-qui
Lord French's Mail Stolen
The most daring outbreak of the day
and the most sensational coup of the
Sim Feiners since the attempt on the
life of Viscount French took place just
as the mail distributing car was leaving
the rotunda rink Of the postotfice at the
corner of Frederick and Dominic
streets at 8 o'clock. Ten or twelve
men sprang from concealment and held
up the driver and the guards at the
point Of revolvers. They rified the
government mail sacks, in which were
regal Lodge. Apparently they were not
disturbed, although the section Of the
city usually is crowded at that hour.
The. men escaped with Lord French 3
mail.
In another section of the city an
unidentified man, reported to be q
friend of the former member Of Case
ment's brigade, who was himself mur-
dered recently in Cork, was found dy-
ing Of four wounds apparently inflicted
by persons on bicycles, who rode off un-
molested.
Captain Shaw E. Taylor, Galway
of Sir John Taylor, the most bitterly
was shot dead at Henry, County Gal
way, to-day.
Sim Fein Weakened
These disturbances are the first Of
Importance in several weeks, except
for those precipitated by government
raids and round-ups. The Introduction
of the Home Rule Bill found the Irish
peoples mood one of indifference. TIE
Sinn Eein grip on the country and the
general disillusionment regarding the
former British schemes for Home Rule
were responsible for the Indifferent
attitude of the average citizen. The
mood is now changed to one Of un-
fiattering interest, and the hostile
criticism which it contains is reflected
in the lawless actions of that section
of the Irish community which believes
in demonstration by force.
No one would assert that the terms
of the latest Home Rule Bill are driving
the Irish people to murder. But the
fact of the matter is that the thoughts
of the majority are reflected only too
often In the desperate actions of the
few. Since it's success at the last cleo
tions the Sim Fein organization mas
made every effort to pacifg the cous4-
try, because it was an obvious reiiec-
tion on it's control to have the custom
airy lawlessness continue. or increase
Now that section which late last year
showed a tendency to get out of hand
is coming once more to the fore. The
position of the Sim F6in leaders is
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
US. Will Support Allies
toMake Cer1nany's
Financial Load Easier
Wilson Has First Auto Ride:
Greatly Aged by Illness
President Sits Cap in Hand as Closed Car Speeds
Through Capital; Waves and Laughs When
Passing Senator Borah
From The T'ibmne's Washington Bureau

From The Tribune's Wushinoton Bureo,.
WASHINGTON, March 3.-President
Wilson demonstrated to Washington
to-day that he is rapidly recovering
from the illness that has confined him
to the White House for almost six
months. For the first time since he
was hurried to the capital and ordered
to bed, "a very sick man." he left the
White House grounds to-day and took
an automobile trip through the city.
The Presidents temperance in pub
lie had been expected ever since he
returned to the direction of the ex-
eecutlve duties by forcing Secretary
Lansing to resign, wrote the Adriatic
notes and made several important ex-
ecutive appointments.
But when Washington to-day saw the
familiar White House automobile with
the President inside, showing the ef-
tects of his illness, the city was taken
oy surprise at the suddenness of his
appearance. Few people recognized the
Executive, but those who did waved
cneery greetings to him, and were
warmly greeted in return.
President Aged Greatly
FROM the glimpse the people received
OF the President as the White House
car moved hurriedly through the streets
ne appeared to have aged greatly since
ne returned i'll from his Western trip
last September. His hair is white and
his face shows the marks of illness.
Great secrecy was observed at the
White House regarding the trip. At
II o'clock the enclosed car of the
White House and a car for Secret Serv-
ice men were brought to the rear en-
trance of the executive mansion.
The President walked to the auto
mobile with the aid of his cane and
with Rear Admiral Grayson at his arm
Mrs. Wilson and Admiral Grayson
helped him into the machine, and then
followed by car full of Secret Serv-
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
Mary Pickford Gets
DiUOrce in Neundu
Weeps as She Testifes;
Decree Is Granted on
Ground of Desertion
Special Dispatch to The Tribune

Special Dispatch to The Tribune
RENO. New, March 8.-Although she
had lived in Nevada only three weeks,
Mary Pickford was granted a divorce
late yesterday evening from Owen
Moore, and is now resting on a ranch
near the quaint old town of Genoa, re-
covering from what appeared to be one
of the real "ordeals" of her exciting
young life.
Tears flowed profusely down her
shook her body as she told how her
husband had deserted her and remained
away, despite her appeals for him to
return. She removed pair of heavy
blue spectacles When the first tears be-
gan to flow, and it was then that Judge
r. P. Langan, presiding in the Douglas
County District Court at Minden, first
recognized her.
1t was only a moment .after she con-
cluded her testimony that the decree
was granted, and, with smile for the
Judge, she turned and left the court
room, accompanied by her mother, Mrs.
Judge P. A. McCarran, formerly Su-
'preme Court judge in Nevada. Mrs.
Smith wept continually while her
daughter was on the witness stand.
Personal service was obtained on
Owen Moore when he arrived in Min
den, supposedly on his way to Virginia
CITY to take some pictures. Miss Pick
ford learned he was there, and he was
Immediately served. 1t Is presumed
Miss Pickford knew he was coming to
Nevada and was prepared to serve the
No charges other than desertion
wore brought out in court, and prop
erty settlement probably had been
made before the case came to trial.
Whether Moore met his wife during his
brief stay here Is not known. Attor-
neys will not discuss this subject. Miss
Pickford is isolated on the ranch and
is keeping quiet. She would not be
interviewed to-day.
LOS ANGELES, March 3.-Miss Pick
ford and Owen Moore have been sep
arated for several years. They have
worked at the same studios, but never
in the same Company, since their sepa-
ration.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
Souiet Asks Japan
For Peace Farley
BoIsheviki Said to Haze
Denounced Polish Pro-
p0snLs as Extrauagarlt

LONDON, March 3.-A wireless dis
patch from Moscow says that tho 1r-
kutsk representative of the Soviet Com
missariat of Foreign Affairs has been
instructed to hand the Bolshevik peace
proposals to the Japanese headquar-
ters there and agree with the Japanese
government on the time and place for
holding negotiations.
Another Moscow wireless dispatch
received here says the proposed peace
conditions with Poland have been de-
nounced as extravagant. The dlspatch
adds that Nikolai Lenine, the Bolshe-
vik Premier, in a speech at the CossacK
congress, said:
"If the Polish aggressor invades our
country we will give him blow tnat
will not be forgotten"
Russian Bolshevik forces are ad-
vancing rapidly in the Caucasus region,
according to an official telegram re-
reived by Reuters, Limited, from MOS
cow During the last fortnight, the mes
sage says, the Soviet troops IN that
district have captured $1,000 prisoners,
and General Denikine's army Is de-
clared to be gradually Dispensing
WARSAW, March 3.-Representa-
tives Of Finland, Letvia and Rumania
have arrived here to discuss peace CON
ditions to be submitted to the boi-
sheyik government Of Russia.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
$50 Pct. Beer Sold
by Bars i'm Atlantic CITY
"eserve Stock Held by Brewers
tauses Rush of Business
When Placed on Sale

ATLANTIC CITY, March 3.-Two and
S,I saT per cent beer and porter, which
n., nau oeen held in reserve by brewers,
Sa,. Saae ITS appearance in bars here to-
NY, and the result was that business
nun hedlately became active when it
fhhas h'n known among beer drinkers. The
c.y; cyy;wers, IN anticipation of the law le-
sssllzing the sale of $50 per cent beer
icing ssang immediately signed by the Gov
ill., y mad shipped the reserve brew to
,ae shore several days in advance. They
n,o' .e ready for delivery early this
Sssn'ny, and automobiles were on the
snr"t mvss the entire day and this evening
hsyspsying moisture to quench the dry
- which haa long prevailed.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04

Ialr SeCLlemenC, WHICH, "oulu De given
under the bill.
Enormous Boost in Rents
Alderman Jacob w. Friedman, of the
Washington Heights district, told of
hundreds of complaints he had received
from constituents against rent prof.
teering. He said that in the majority
of $500 complaints last August there
had been an increase of about 80 per
cent in rent.
Others who appeared for rent COM
mission bill or pleaded for some other
means of reaction from the present
the Community Council, of Inwood;
William E. Russell, of the Washington
Heights Tax Payers Association, which
is made up of taxpayers; James Hol-
land, president of the State Federation
of Labor; Collin H. Woodward, sec
retary of the Borough of Manhattan,
and Phillip Goodhart, president Of the
Civic Forum of Inwood
"A man should be safeguarded in
keeping a roof over his head" said
Mr.. Woodward. "Unless something is
for at no time since the Civil War ha.
there been such serious situation.''
Playing With Fire
owe are playing with fire." warned
Mr.. Murphy. 'If you had heard the
sentiments expressed by soberminded,
law-abiding citizens in my district, you
would know that action must be taken
now. They have been driven into .
condition that is not good for any COM
munity"
The real estate interests, opposing
all rent commission bills were headed
by Stewart Browne and John l.. Parrish.
They admitted that the situation was
serious, but that the only solution was
more building. They held that rent
commission would discourage building.
They suggested legislation exemptfng
mortgages from the income tax, cutting
down taxes on real estate and calling
upon insurance companies and banks
to invest ynnPa nopav in r,,nvtoa0oa
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
U. S. to Keep Out
Of DardnneIIes

LONDON, March s. There
has been no intention, and there
is none now, Of American naval
participation in the Dardanelles,
according to announcement here.
The normal American force in
Turkish waters comprises six de-
stroyers and the Galveston and
Scorpion.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
GOOD MORNING.

GOOD MORNING..
When You need efaoient help telephone
your advertisement to the Good Morning
Girl at The New York Tribune Beskman
3ooe.--Adva.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
Continued on page three

BALTIC. & Washington Sunday Excursion
VIA New Jersey Central. March 7. 81, war
tax incl Liberty st. Sat. midnight--AAvt.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04

Continued on page sac
New-York tribune., 1920-03-04
Continued on me1t page
to Fix Rents
Here Favored at Albany

fair settlement, which would be given
under the bill.