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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-26
FOREIGN INTERESTS
GAINING |NF|GHT ON
U.S.SH|PP|NGB0ARD
Lack of Officials Blamed for
Headway Against Ameri-
can Plans.

Continued opposition of foreign
trade interests to certain sections Of
the merchant marine act is believed
to be making headway in the United
States. Notwithstanding the vigorous
stand against transfer of United
States trade to foreign bottoms taken
by Chairman Benson of the Shipping
Board and Commissioner Donald, the
only two executives remaining from
the old board.
This condition is said to have arisen
from delay in appointing the board
OF seven members authorized under
the merchant marine act. It is known
that Chairman Benson and Commits
sioner Donald do not care to go ahead
with sale or profitable ALLEGATION Of
the more than a score of ex-German
vessels now the property Of the United
States, pending appointment Of the
full board. In, the meantime. the
Leviathan. the prize Of the ex-German
fleet, is said to be depreciating in
value at an enormous rate per day.
Utilized as a troopship during the
war, she has lain practically since the
armistice at New York dock with
out use and without ample care, it is
said. Her luxurious fittings were
torn out when she was put to war use
and ship owners now declare her de-
probation has been so rapid and the
expense Of conditioning would be so
great no American firm is in the mar
ket for the vessel.
Others Put I'm Use.
The majority Of the other vessels of
the ex-German fleet have been either
put in use by the Shipping Board or
allocated to private United States oper-
ators at terms favorable to the Ship
ping Board The board, however, is not
in the shipping business in a strict
sense. It is the custodian of the gov
ernment's vessels built or acquired dur
ing the war and is now seeking the most
advantageous means Of disposing of
them. At the same time the merchant
marine act expressly provides that no
vessel now of American registry shall
pass into foreign hands, so that the Ship
ping Board is coincidentally the GUS
todian and foster-father of the Ameri-
can merchant marine.
Conjecture among shipping men
points to almost certain reappointment
of Admiral Benson as a member of the
new Shipping Board. Reappointment of
Commissioner Donald also is expected,
but rumor has it that he does not want
the job, and, if reappointed, will re-
sign. Secretary Of Commerce Alexan-
der is said to be slated to become a
member of the board.
Efforts IncreasingIy Evident.
Meanwhile, shipping men say, ef-
forts of foreign trading concerns to
nullify the teeth" in the merchant
marine act are becoming increasingly
evident and, in spite of vigorods ac-
ton by the present board, their prop
agandA is beginning to make itself
felt The situation on the Pacific
coast, however. is said to be better,
as indicated by a recent promise OF
the board to allocate six major ves-
sells to ports in the northwest. not
withstanding a threatening attitude
taken by an official of the port of
Seattle several months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-26
REDS PLAN ATTACK
BEHIND SCREEN OF
LITHUANIAN LINES
Poles Warn League Can No
Longer Tolerate Dan
gerous Situation.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 25.-The
bolshevik preparations for an attack
upon Poland are being made behind
the Lithuanian frontier under cover
ating situation too serious for Po-
land to tolerate, it was declared in a
message sent recently by Poland to
the league of nations regarding the
Polish-Lithuanian differences. The
message was embodied in a cable dis
patch received by the Polish financial
mission to the United States today
from the Polish ministry of foreign
affairs.
Explaining Poland's position in the
dispute, the message to the financial
mission declares the propositions
made by the Poles to the Lthuanians
at their recent conference in Kali
warya were IN strict conformity with
the decisions Of the league of nations,
and that since the failure of the nego-
tiations the Lithuanians have been
increasingly obstinate. In spite of the
leagues decision, they have not with
|
region and have given no assurance
that they could or would observe
neutrality in case of bolshevik ag-
gression. The dispatch adds:
Receive New Note.
I'VE have received a telegram from
the Lithuanian government consent
ing to submit anew the Polish -Lithu-
anian dispute to the league, but the
intention Of carrying out the terms
of the decision of the league council
is not expressed. We have replied
that the military situation created
by the failure of Lithuania to OBJ
serve the decisions of the league of
nations and the rupture Of the ne
gotiations at Kalwarya forces us to
reserve all liberty in military OPERA
tions."
The message sent to the league of
nations by Poland is quoted as fol-
lows:
ION account Of the failure of the
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ANTI-RED RIOT AT POLA.
Labor Exchange and Socialist
Newspaper Offices Fired.

LONDON. September 25.-The popu-
1ation Of Pola, the former Austrian
naval base onj the Adriatic, set fire
to the Labor Exchange and the Of
fees Of the socialist newspaper Pro-
1entario. to avenge' the death of
Gardiner allegedly shot by socialists.
according to q dispatch to the Rome
Messaggero. forwarded by the Central
News correspondent at Rome.
Nationalists at Trieste, the Central
News message adds, stormed a steamer
and threw into the sea portraits Of
Lenin and Trotsky. AS a result Of
this. the seamen Of Trieste. declared a
strike.
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MAKES
PLEDGE TO INSIST
ON TREATY TERMS
Total Execution of Pact
Promise of New President
in Acceptance.
Rv tbe Associated press

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, September 25-In his proc
lamation read before the national as
sembly today President Millerand de-
clared the present foreign and in
ternal policies Of the government,
approved by the chamber of deputies
and the senate during the last eight
months, would be continued. He said
he had accepted the presidency in
order to continue these policies with
more strength and continuity.
THE nation is forever attached to
republican administration" President
Millerand asserted. parliament will
choose the most opportune moment
for modification Of the present con-
stitutional laws. Before starting
these notifications, however. we must
carry out a more important task -
that is, total execution of the agree
ment entered into and signed by our
adversaries at Versailles. The treaty
is a new charge upon Europe and the
world.
French diplomacy, invariably loyal
to alliances cemented forever by blood
shed in common, will take care-that the
interests and rights of the nations
resuscitated by the allied victory
shall be respected"
Learns Lessons From War.
TN calling, as it did, the premier to
the chief magistrac9,o Premier Mile
rand said, "the national assembly has
frankly testified its willingness to
maintain and pursue. externally and
internally. the policies the two cham
bers have not ceased to approve dur
ing eight months. I have accepted
the post Of duty and honor where you
have placed me only with the intent
to serve with greater effectiveness
and continuity.
France has learned lessons from
the war, and those Of her children
who died for her will not have given
in vain such an example of the most
sublime self-sacrifice. Upon their
graves a new France has been born
She repudiates internecine dissensions
and disillusioning quarrels to conse-
crate herself entire to order, work and
unity, under the protection Of free in
stitutions, for the development of her
greatness and prosperity.
Universal Suffrage Master.
"The nation is attached forever to the
republican regime, which. after rem
edying the errors and faults of per-
sonal power, has completed its work
in reconstructing the unity of the
fatherland. Universal suffrage is the
master, and it's will is expressed by
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Beer Poured Into River.

CHICAGO. September 25.-Twenty-
pne thousand bottles Of real beer were
poured into the Chicago river here
'today by United States deputy mar
shals- The beer was confiscated from
cslooakeeDsr in August G12.
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LORD MAYOR UNCHANGED.

LONDON, September 25.-A bulle-
tin issued late tonight by the Irish
Self-Determination League said that
SMineY was unchanged.
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w GA i I1EN.
Warm and probably fair tonight
and tomorrow.
Temperature for twenty-five hours
ending 10 pm. last night-Highest,
50; lowest. 6S.
Full report on page 10.
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Member of the Associated Press

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to
the for republication of all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
All rights of publication Of special
dispatches herein also reserved.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-07
YANKS PAID $4,000
TO BOSTON CLUB FOR
BABE RUTH'S RELEASE

LOS AEGEL Calf. Jan. 6.--Mll-
er higgins, manager Of the New York
Americans left for home today. announc-
ing before his departure that he had
closed with Babe" Ruth 70 play with
New York this year.
Higgins said that he and Ruth had
come to satisfactory terms and every
body concerned WAS satisfied. He de-
clined to state just what sum was paid
TO tho Boston club for Ruth. bu: said
Il was about $4,000.
Ruth. according to Higgins. had OK
pressed his satisfaction with the change.
and sand he would try 70 break his bat
ting record this season for New York.
NEW YORK. Jan 6.--The deal by
which Babe" Ruth the home run
Slugger. was obtained BY The New York
Americans IS the forerunner OF n num-
Der of transactions contemplated by the
Yankee club owners 10 bring other star
players to the team, President Jacob
Rupert announced tonight. II is hoped
TO put the deals through before the
winter Is over. he added.
Colonel Rupert announced he had
received a telegram from Manager Mill
er Higgins in Los Angeles saying that
Ruth had signed an agreement to play
In New YORK.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-07
WELLSBURG OPENS
WITH LINSLY ON
FRIDAY EVENING

WellSburGh High basketball five Will
officially open their basketball season
on Friday night when they will journey
to TINS city 10 meet the fast LinSty
quintet. THIS encounter Will be the
opening clash for both teams and they
will be evenly matched. McllShurg has
q failing football season and waa late
in starting basketball and expect TO
show real form IN this game. ~ on tn"
past two years the Brooke county lads
have held the championship Sf IN"
Ohio Valley. and have made record
showinGs at the state tournament This
year Coach Marcum has abundance ~
material TO weed out into Il Wlnnln.;
five. One regular from last years won
der five remains this year IN Captain
Wade. left forward. This lad had 4
wonderful season last year and is GUinS
better this year. The two substitutes
from last years fiS" are out again In
IIough. forward and Nichols, guard.
Roth OF these lads are again going EOOG.
The rest OF the Varsity viii be picked
out Of the following: S"ltncr Mathews.
Jones and Good. WGlSburE Will meet
some OF the best teams in this part ~
the country this year and expect to BE-
proclaimed viCtorS III all the contests.
In Linsly no weak foe is to be found
and from present reports Llnsly Is
stronger this year than ever. Tho fans
OF Wheeling and vicinity will have u
fine opportunity Of seeing a fast game
Of basket ball i'll the Armory on Friday
night when these teams come together.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-07
BETHESDA

Tho womens Foreign Missionary So
r;cty met at the home OF Mrs. G. o.
Kelly. Of Main street on Friday after
noon. An interesting meeting was held
4 delicious lunch was served by the
hostess.
The Standard Bearers met with Miss
Mary Bolon on Monday evening.
The Light Bearers met with Miss
Mary Rolon on Monday evening.
Mrs. W. G. McFadden, OF Maple ave-
nue.. will entertain the Home Missionary
society on Friday evening.
Mr. l.. L. Wright is at the keenan,
hospital. having undergone an opera
ton.
Sir. Lunda Lucas, superintendent Of
tho Massillon schools, who was here on
business few days last week, returned
on Friday.
Miss Ethel Moblcy Of Armstrong;
Mills r. d. spent few days here visit
ing friends She returned home on
Thursday. Her brother, a. ST. Clair
Mobley. OF the Park Print office. went
with her for short stay with homo
folks.
Mrs. Louise Patterson returned from
the south one day last week
Mrs. FrettS and daughter Helen. was
shopping at Wheeling on Wednesday.
Mrs hlbus and Mrs. Emma Dowcry
and niece Miss Allar. were shopping at
the river on Saturday.
The funeral services over the remains
OF Mrs. Lydia Wilson were held here at
her late home on Main street Thursday
afternoon. Her children were all pres
emf az follows: Her sons. Harry OF
Pittsburgh: orion. of Denver. Colo; and
Walter. wife and son Harold. and daugh-
ter Rhchi. of Marion. and her daughter
Mrs Roma SCatt"rday and husband and
tNO daughters Of near Columbus. Ser
wees were conducted here by Rev. !. r.
Frctts. Intcrmcnt at the cemetery at
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-07
ROTAR|ANS HEAR
ON COKE
A. II. WON RAYER, SUPERnTEN-
DENT or THE SEnGET-SOLVAY
COMPANY DELrVERS SPLEN-
DID TALK.
Member OF Chm Chin Chow Company
GtngE-other Interesting Events
on Program.

Tho members of the local Rotary
club were given a rare treat YESTERDAY
at noon at the Mcclure Hotel. when A..
H Won Baycr. superintendent of the
Semet-Solvay company, at Bcnwood. de-
livered a splendid talk on The Manu-
faCture OF Coke and BY Products" that
proved to be one OF the most interesting
addresses ever delivered before the
members
He gave the history Of tho manufac-
ture Of coke. from the time that it was
first started in Germany. carrying il
on to Scotland and England and final"
TO the United States, where he told o."
the wonderful strides that had been
made during the past few years. es-
pecially during the World War. when he
stated that the process OF evolution went
forward more rapidly. owing possibly u
the need for the by-products.
How bcnZola, ammonia and other
chemicals were taken from 1t was told
by the speaker and the hearers were
simply amazed at the number of articles
that were taken from coal. He was
thanked for his interesting and enter
tanning talk
George Razley. OF tho Gnu Chin Chow
company. also entertained with n num-
Der Of songs that proved to be popular
with all. His fine tenor voice was heard
to advantage as he rendered the various
numbers. Quite a number of visitors
were in attendance at the meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-07
URGED NOT TO RAISE
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-An appeal 10
the banks OF the country not TO raise
interest on deposits in scramble for
out-of-town balances was made today by
Governor Harding. OF the federal he
serve board. in opening n conference of
representatives OF clearing house as
soClationS from all parts Of the coun-
try.
Governor Harding served warning
that the federal reserve board did not
recognize any relations between the re-
discount rates Of federal rescrvo banks
and the interest rates paid by member
banks on deposit and gave notice that
the board would be free to raise or
lower its discount rates whenever the
industrial or commercial situation might
require such action.
After Governor Harding had COM
plctcd his remarks. they went into exc
cutive session to consider the question
OF interest rates.
Governor Harding predicted that
further increase over the present rcdis-
count rate of A. percent at the federal
reserve bank OF New York would be
necessary. but he protested against
scramble for deposits"
Competition by bankers with the in
vestmcnt market was not conducive 10
sound banking. Governor Harding said
Uncsscntial loans should be discour-
aged" hc continued. Federal reserve
banks must be kept in condition 10 meet
industrial and commercial demands and
ready 10 provide for any emergency. In
ordinary times n raise in rediscount
rates is the natural corrective OF undue
expansion, but now we cannot add TO
our gold holdings by raising rates nor
must VIC do anything to discourage pro-
ductiOn."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-07
FRANKLIN TO55ERS To PLAY !. NJ.
BASkE TBALL FIVE NEXT SATURDAY
U, M, W, TO FIGHT
BETHLEHEM STEEL
COMPANY'S POLICY

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Jan. g.
Ecvirtions Of miners living in the houses
OF tho Penn Mary Coal company. SUB
sidiary Of the Bethlehem Steel COM
pany operating in Monongalia county
and the Madison Coal company at Madi-
son on Little Coal river, are adding 10
tho troubles Of tho miners. President
William Blizzard Of sub-district2 or
district i, United Mine Workers, stat
ed today.
Mr.. blizzard is in charge OF the dis
trict in the absence Of President
Kecney.
our attorney, Mr.. Harold Houston.
left today for Morgantown TO defend a
number OF actions of this character" he
said, the Penn Mary Coal company
having brought proceedings in JuStc"
courts To diSpoSscSs miners who have
refused to rcnounCc their union. These
cases come up Wednesday for trial.
The same sort of trouble has derel-
opcd at opera tons on the Little Coal
river where number of miners there
who refused To 'disorEanizc' at the
command If the company were dis
charged and similar proceedings de-
signed to cvict them from their homes.
These cases are tn come up Saturday.
in our opinion the government
should take CugniZanCc Of these devel-
opmcntS at once. The action taken by
the operating companies is in open de-
finance Of the governments mandate
hat the miners were to return TO work
hinder the same conditions as existed
On November l."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-07
METRODISTS ON EDGE
FOR PITTSBURGH FIVE

RUCKHANNON. Jan. 6.-As the old
hail clock clicks off the hours which are
filled with study. recitation and recrea-
ton the student body Of Wesleyan arc
not ncElcctful of the athletic prowess
held by that particular institution and
daily do these loyal boosters tender
their support to the five by appearing
for the workouts. Everything is get
ting on edge for the Pittsburgh Cole
gians tilt which comes on Thursday
night. But there is 4 little fear exhibit
cd over tho strength OF the lcnrsyl-
vanians since students who were hero
last season remember the work of Capt.
Byerlv. of W. and J.. now a Collcgtan.
So as the toSscrS improve daily and look
like they are invinciblc. the interest OF
the first hlG game OF tn" SEASON docs not
dwell in dark corners but is the one big
subject OF the day.
Coach prumm's material Is growing
moro promising every day and this fact
coupled with tho knowledge that DTumm
IS the best basket ball coach in this sec
ton OF tho country. has lent fine color
to the baskctccr situation in Wesleyan.
4 record crowd IL hoped for Thursdays
game. The game is called for eight
bells and an admission If fifty cents
will be charged. Dave" Shroyer. re-
Gently registered official. will referee.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-07
BIG BASKETBALL. GAME SCHEDUL-
ED FOR THE Y. NJ. c. A. GYM
NASIUM NEXT SATURDAY
EVENING.
GAME WILL BE THE FIRST OF A
SERIES or COLLEGE AND 7.
Iii. at TRACTION THIS
SEASON,
Many Changes VIII Probably Be Mad,
in the ~" Lineup BY Professor
Miller.

Basketball ball fans arc now waiting
To see the starter this season when tbs
local "Y'" team meets Franklin College
team this Saturday at the Y. NJ. G. A.
Tho outcome OF this game is doubtful
but tho local aggregation Is going INT"
rh,. gnnr with a determination TO WIN
and that's usually the spirit that does
things. ~,
1t is rumored that Prof. Miller Will
start II different team than he did on
New Years but this Is not AUTHENTIC.
KimbcrlIn, the star in the E1-HiSh
game, has been going good and dropping
them in from all angles OF the floor 50
All eyes are turned to him for tins
game. Rachman has not appeared TINS
season, hut Will in all probability star:
the game against the Franklin college
team.
Tho ~" expects 10 have n very good
season this year and those teams thal
face her will have TO show some last
foo, work or 20 down to r"icat me
schedule is a good on" aIth"uEh II Hay
not been fully Complctcd.
Practically all OF the leading teams
in this yacinity will play here and the
big feature OF the season Will no Dough-
Ice the game with Greasy Ncafs Mar
lcita College men.
The following will appear IN Uniform
for the Franklin game and everyone
knows their style Of BASKETBALL they
having been I'm heavens OF athletic
events FOR som" time:
Rachman. forward: Pracht. forward:
Stewart, forward: Turk (Capt) forward
Comuart center: KinbCrlin. center:
Noel. guard: Frnzheim. guard; Tiobens'
guard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-07
Everything in Fine
Shapefor Tomorrow
ALL ARRANGEMENTS ARE COMPLETED FOR BIG BOX
INC BOUT TOMORROW EVENING AT MARKET
AUDITORIUM TOM MY WALSH SENDSt4lSPER-
SONAL GUARANTEE THAT ROSTON WILL BE
GOOD MATCH FOR K. o. LOUGtIkIN

Tommy Walsh sends his personal
guarantee that Navy RoSton is u real
fighter and will please the local fans
IS did the 9!hec TWO boys he orG SSpx
Grttttths. Walsh says that he IS 6 lad
CT the opportunity OF sending Roston
against boy like Loughlin. who is
recognized as one OF the best IN the
the east should he beat LouGhhn X will
cause the clubs TO seek hts servtc"S.
Tommy says the navy lad will give
LouEhlin "a great fight as he was
ever In and while ne admits that Tough
I'm has experience and ring gPneralshlp
on his boy he expects Roston to put
him away as there is no boy his pound
age in the game today can HIT with him.
LouEhlin worked out a, the VIC gym
last evening and made 4 big impression
hv his good work. LouGhlin has met
Geo. Chip. the New Castle middlHwciEht
five times. and Bryan Down"y, the
hugh colorcd weller tire" times. other
boys who are listed among tn" best that
he. has defeated ar" Stew" I-atzo. X. Q.
fireman. Marty Cross. Erosion beat
ross on New Years Day.) JACK Malone.
Eugene BrosSeau. Soldier Rentfrld.
Jack McCarron. Ted Lewis. Jack Brit
ton and Billy Kramer. LouEhltn has
never seen RostoN, but says he is rated
as orc Of the hes; in wclterweight
circles
The siH-round semi between Tommy
Phillips. OF Pittsburgh, and Frankie
Ritz. OF Wheeling. is the talk OF the
town. local fans having watched both
boys in their workouts are having
hard time 70 pick tho winner as both
Boys are showing a lot.
j Johnny Gallagher and Cyclone Miller
ShavC rested since the bout was post
poned but will timber up tomorrow and
be ready for Thursday evening.
Young" Crock and Chick watts are
both ready 70 rthe gong.
RinEsde and reserved seats can be
secured at Victoria Pool Pariors. Crum
hacker Cafe. Fort Henry Smoke House
and Mcclure Cigar Stand.
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