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The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
Probe for Naval Decorations

washiugton.-F'u Investigation cf
the controversy over awards Of decorar
tons for var service to naval officers
hrought to a head BY Rear Admiral
William r. Sims recent protest against
the tentative list issued by the navy
department. will be made both by con-
Tress and by the department.
On the heels OF Secretary Daniels'
announcement that the naval board
headed by Rear Admiral Knight had
been ordered reconvened to review 'ts
findings on recommendations for med
ais or other decorations, Representa-
tive I.ufkins, republican, Massachn-
setts, of the house naval committees.
conferred with members of the senate
committee and stated that joint COM
mittee would take up the entire quss-
tion when congress reconvened.
Secretary Daniels said that In re-
vlsing the list OF decorations and in
passing on new recommendations for
awards, the knight board would Be
instructed to follow in general the pol.
icy he adopted in revising the original
lists, giving cue consideration to the
objections voiced by officers who have
criticised some OF the awards.
The names of Admiral Henry B. VII.
son, who commanded American naval
forces in French waters during the
war, and OF Rear Admiral Henry 4.
Mayo, who was in command OF the At
lantic fleet during the same period
we're added to the list Of officers who
have written the secretary regarding
the awards.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
TRAINNEN OPPOSE
ANTI-STRIKE LAWS

Washington. Representatives OF the
four railway brotherhoods and heads
oi affiliated trades adopted declara'
ton OF principles opposing legislation
which would make strikes OF railway
workers unlawful.
The declaration. framed at CON
terance with President Gompers OF
the American Federation Of Labcr,
declared # the sense Of organized rail-
way employees that penalty clauses
In pending railroad legislation against
workers esasing their employment
should be eliminated.
While the conference reiterated the
demand Of organized labor That the
government should hold the railroads
tor O peace-time test Of two years, the
union oftiolAls explained that they had
no reascn to doubt the carriers would
be handed back March !. the date
specified by the president, regardless
Of the enactment meanwhile Of legis-
!a;ion for the protection Of the prop
critics.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
FUIS0NOUS DRINKS I.
CAUSE MANY DEATHS
Many Victims Of Wood Alcohol
whisky" Reported From
Eastern Cities.

New York. soyenty.six persons
have died and scores Of others nge snf.
ferlng from paralysis and 5lladEem.
due 70 drinking wood.aieohoi "vhisSy."
according TO reports received from
eight eastern cities and Chicago.
The toll Of poisonous liquor was the
highest In New England. where -
Deaths have been recorded.
With six men In custody. alleged
rinCleadars Ia a conspiracy to flood
New York. New Jersey and New Eng
land with poisonous substltutlons for
whisky. federal, state and city authori-
ties were united in q vigorous pursuit.
Of the parveyors Of the poisonous bey,
erages which have caused scores Of
deaths and hundreds Of cases Of blind
ness and illness. The capture Of at
least a score or more OF the poison
dispensers Is expected, according to
the officials.
The two most important arrests,
according to the federal agents. are
those OF John RomaneIll. Brooklyn
undertaken. and Samuel saleeby.
Brooklyn druggist. who are accused
Of being the principals in the distribu-
ton Of the poison throughout New
England They were released on $751;
600 bail, pending examination.
The remaining four men are Adolph
Panarelii. a former saloonkeeper;
Carmine Llcenziato, Amedio DelomA
and Luigi Puo. Italian grocers.
In Chicopee, Mass. SO men and tive
women died; in Springfield, three mss
and one woman; Holyoke. six meR.
and in Greenfield. Mass. one man. In
Hartford, Conn, 10 persons died. In
ThompsonyiIle. Conn, two deaths wers
reported Chicago reported eight
deaths. Two deaths were announced
at Newark. n. J.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
MACHIAIsTs VOTE STRIKE
More Than 10000 Union Men
Affected by Decision.

Washington. - Organized railway
machinlsts. through their president,
served notice on congress that they
would not submit to enactment of tho
olmmins railroad blll with its drastic
BntlBtrIke provision.
Voting more than a month ago. ss
per cent OF the 125.0o0 members OF
tho union favored an Immediate walk.
out IN event Of the bills pazssge by
both houses Of congress, hut the re.
suit was not made known through
feaT that the brotherhoods might ap.
pear IN the light Of attempting 20
ooerce tho Iawmaking branch ot the
government.
Tho maohlnlsis. according 70 WI.
liam H. Johnston. president Of the in.
tsrnatloaal association. are the only
railway employees who have taken a
strike vote
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
PLAN FOR STRIKE
TRIBUNAL OUTLINED

Washington. n. c.--TenteiIve recon.
mendations for tho establishment Of
machinery to prevent or retard labor
conflicts in private industry we're an.
nounced by the presidents industrial
conference With a viow 10 obtaining
constructive criticism before final
plan is adopted.
Tho plan rs outlined noW eonlenl-
plates the creation OF national indus.
trial tribunal and regional board Of
inquiry and adjustment which would
move TO the settlement Of disputes be.
fore there was any s,oppage Of produc'
t,on. Decisions would have the Full
force aud effect OF trade agreement
between the parties to the dispute.
Romarhlng that some public utiii.
tier. Bueh as railroads, ere essential
20 the very existence ot the people.
the conferences tentative statement
expressed the opinion thct the Inter.
rupt!on In such essential public utNi.
tics Is intolerahle," But the confer
ence states that further consideration
IN required ot the problem whether
come method can be arrived at that
viii avert all danger Of interruption
TO service
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
FRENCH pcILus ASK OFFICE
Cry "New Conditions, New Men," as
They Stand for Election TO
Chamber Seats.

Paris.-"For new conditions, new
men" is the rallying cry of the form
er soldier clement for the Forthcoming
parliamentary elections,
Some of the many veteran organiza'
tions demand that the men who fought
the war out should alone be charged
with the work of reconstruction. 9th.
ers demand that 80 per cent of the
candidates of each party for the cham.
Der of deputies be recruited from the
soldier organizations
Among the former soldiers who Will
seek election is the "ace" of French
military aviation, Rene Fonck. who,
II is reported win run on the same
ticket with Georges Mandel, righthand
man to Premier Clemenceau.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02

made a deep study into loganberry cn!'
ture, advises loganberry growers here
after to delay placing their vines on
the trellls until spring to prevent
freezing, Lewis advocated this sever.
al years ago, The subject has been
brought sharply to the attention of
growers by the recent unusually cold
weather which froze many acres of
vines In the Willamette valley that
were on the trellises.
AS phase of the purchase of more
than $4,000 acres of potato land be-
tween Powell Butte and Prineyille By
George l.. Burtt, one of the biggest po-
tato buyers on the coast, and associ.
ates in central Oregon and elsewhere,
the Desehutes Valley Seed company
filed articles of incorporation. Capl'
tai stock is listed at $4,000. The in
corporators are Guy H. Dobson. Red.
mond banker, Mr., Burt and George l..
Reid. A wide range of agricultural
activities is made possible by the arii-
cles, but It is understood that the conf
pany's work, win be chiefly the pro-
duction of Melted Gem seed for tho
California market
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02

recruits win be enlted n tho infany ana
Immediately assigned the chemical warfare service Only White men WI"
%
Lakehurst after countrywide search
available It's tests OF ordnance and chemical
materials
developed there mustard variety ten
the against the Americana
Experiments knd contact Another which
learned could have wiped out Berlin e I'D night
was perfected n q remarkable series Of tests.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
an srathsIhasaa Z EIaht IlIah go.

Ran srotherhoods to Fight High Costs.
Wasbingion.--Diea appoIHtcd st what
they term the fail're ai the govern
ment to reduce the cost Of living. the
railroad bro,heThoods, working la con
Junction with the railway employees
department Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor. are considering plan
to undertake the fight themselves.
The project. elthC gh stili nebuIous,
oontemplates national chain Of CO.
operative banks, fashioned something
On the order Of the nog.part'san
leagues idea in North Dakota, and a
chain OF cooperative stores.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02

Warning laaued Against Wood Alcohol
o.-Employers were asked by
Coroner Hoffman to address their
workers and warn them against wood
alcohol and other questionable sub
stltutes for whisky, Another man was
reported dead as the result Of drink
ing wood alcohol Chicago's total OF
Christmas poisonings 10 date number
nsae, or So since July /,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02

indianapolis. Ind, THE stand Of va"
rious posts al tho American Legion IN
opposing performances q German
opera and concerts by German or Aus
trlan artists IL Endorsed by the eXecu'
tive committee of the organization in
a telegram sent TO the Americanism
commission of the legion in Washing
ton,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
Lenlon Pos,s wldeln seattered.

Indianapolis. Ind.--American Legion
posts In the United States and foreign
countries now total 656l, it was an
nounced al national headquarters.
France, England aud Canada each
have one post. Alaska has four Ha.
wall five. Cuba one. Panama one, MeT-
leo one and the Philippine Islands one.
Ten states have more than zoe posts
each.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
DRY MEASURE is DEFIE0
New Jersey Provides Bin for Own
Enforcement.

New Brunswick. n. 1.-THE pream'
bic OF the bill authorizing the sale OF
beer aud light wines in New Jersey
was made public by State Senator
Thomas Brown. who viii introduce the
measure at the next session of the
legislature.
The preamble sets forth that the
state Of New Jersey has not ratified
the eighteenth amendment, doubts
that 1t was passed In constitutional
manner and intends to disregard the
volstoad act and pass an enforcement
bill Which will be- supreme within the
limits OF the state,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
CHINESE WOMEN HAVE
FINANCIAL ABILITY.
They Carried Y. W. c. A. Campaign
"over the Top"

Much has been said about the hon
esty and skin of the Chinese business
man. The world has neglected TO mem
ton the financial ability of Chinese
women. They proved this ability in
the last financial campaign of the Y.
w. c. A. In Ticntsln,
Ordinarily three weeks are allowed
In which to raise the budget by sub
scrlption after the finance committee
has decided upon the sum necessary
to carry on the work Of the coming
year. The Tientsin campaign was car
ried on entirely by Chinese women and
broke all records by going over the
top in ten days with a large surplus
over the budget.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
SUGAR May Be 20 Cents,

New York.--The public probably
will have to pay 20 cents n pound for
the advance crop ot 100000 pounds
of Cuban sugar now being delivered
and distributed here. according to
statement by Federal Food Admins
traitor Williams.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
DOCTOR rs Y. w. c. A
OFFICIAL.

DR.. Tomo Inouye Of Tokyo, Japan.
treasurer Of the National Committee Of
the Young Wonens Christian Ass0-
clal.on III Japan. Or. inouya has been
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02

development OF this branch Of the mod
ern army.
When tho war ended America had
made wonderful advancement In the
methods OF chemical warfare. There
have been prominent army officers who
have suggested that the conflict was
forced TO a quicker conclusion by the
work that was done at Lai;ehurBt. ex.
pressing the belief that German spies
may have carried information as TO the
efficiency with which the United States
Cmploying these new devices could OK.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02

particularly Interested In the public
health and reCreatiunal PLANS Of her
city for some time and is medical
Inspector FOR girls in the public schools
Of Tokyo, as also in several private
schools Ia ilc city, There are ap-
proximately 500 women physicians In
japan now. she says, and 400 women
medical students. Or, ~nouye was the
only delegate from Japan TO the Y. W.
c. A. International Conference of Wo.
men Physicians, In session during Sep.
tenlber and October.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1920-01-02
Uncle Sam Is to Expand Chemical Warfare Service

var will enlt
grounds 1000
win the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-04-22

tendance in each Of the eight gram
mar grades.
8. Should by obligatory statute
be enforced by the State Superin-
tendent, the County Superintendent,
and principal teacher.
4. Should admit Of usual excep-
tions for children physically incapaci-
tated, and 80 on.
The affirmative Of this question
is to be upheld for Ole Miss by Mes
|srs. Taylor +. MeElrcy md james
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-04-22

Miss and A. & M. College will take
place in the University Chapel, Fri
day evening, April 23rd.
The question up for debate is: Re
solved That compulsory education
should obtain throughout the State
Of Mississippi, under the following
conditions:
!. Should be statewide II is
operations
E Should reqnire 50 days AZ
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-04-22

We Showing Extremely Values All THESE LINES.
Hose Chdns Stockings Mems SocksBest Values In
all the small things needed This
Of Year.
Following Custom All This Merchandise Is At Much
LOWER PRICES elsewhere
Stock Convinced the Values.
ford and Supply Economically.
Lamps Lamp Chmnys Lamp Burners Lamp WicksAn Cheap.
Soaps, Laundry and Toilet at Money Saving Prices
Laundry
Williams Shaving al All other
Toilet Articles Right Prices Perfume Oc Up Tacum Powder
Cans 1Oc, Face Powder all Kinds Cheap.
Aluminium Kitchen of All KndsThe Everlasting Kitchen
EnameIed Utensils Water Pals, Dppers
Stove Stick Boilers Roasters Anything
Home Needs and Priced Right.
Fishing Hooks Fishing Lines Bas-Spangs
Bats Cloves Mtts. Golf
Sporting Goods and Get Best Prices.
Books Stationery School Supplies Stationery
Remember to Bring Your Want List Here Money.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-04-22

I. Crawley, whose past records UNI
mistakably indicate victory for Ole
Miss.
Everyone is cordially invited and
urged to be present ON Friday night
to hear and support our team and to
see A. & NJ. 'lose her goat"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-04-22

drick. Stolen bases, Berryhill (2),
Mel Donald, Tyner, Kuhn, Luten.
Double plays, Woods to r. Wilson
TO e. Wilson. Base on balls, off
Holmes, I Strikeouts, Cayet a
Holmes 9. Hit BY pitcher, ~ Gavet
Wilson, Barbour,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17

Rennskorff & Lyons testified as to cer- tain sums of money received from the law firm. These sums he said were credited to accounts known as 'sus- rense account number S' and the Walter Lyons special account" and to the'"Dr. Rumley special II. s. account" Significance of the initials "H. S." was not divulged
 After this testimony had been given, attorneys for the prosecution ques toned the witness regarding the sum of s15O,OO0 credited on the books If ihe law firm to the account of Her man Sielcken, formerly a prominent German coffee merchant here.
 Miss Kirkle was asked if she could show, on the books, the source from which the money emanated. q can net" she replied
 At this juncture an attorney for the defense interrupted and said; "1f you are attempting to show that thousands Of dollars were received by the law firm and nothing put on their books to record the receipt, we'll concede that much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
ALABAMA BAPTISTS
 WILL SPEND VAST
 SUM FOR HOSPITAL
Ninety-ninth Annual Confer ence Begins at Decatur-De- eide Upon Initial CoSt-Bir-
 mingham Man Presiding

Decatur, November 16.-(Special. )-The second session of the ninety-ninth state convention of Alabama Baptists now in session here at the First church, was held Tuesday night It was devoted ex- clusively to the hospital report of pr. J. R. Hobbs, chairman of the hospital commission
 The report recommended that ten com mitteemen, one from each congressional district, be appointed with authority to Tame seven men and women to deter mine finally the location of one or more hospitals. It also was recommended that che large hospital be built at once. and later several smaller branch hospitals. The initial expenditure is to be $750, GOO
 At o'clock this afternoon W. Fl. Smith of Birmingham, was reelected president of the convention. The vice presidents are A. D. Smith and A F. Smith. Rev.. w. M. Wood of Birming- ham, was elected secretary for the six teenth year. Secretary-Treasurer B. F. Green read his lengthy report, a synop- sis of which already had been publicly announced at the afternoon session. The report was referred to a committee.
 THOUSAND ATTEND
 The convention sermon by Rev. w M Murray this morning marked the open ing session of the convention. Nearly 1,o00 delegates are in attendance, repre- senting more than 2000 churches and membership of over 225.O0O The execu- tive council last night received reports for presentation to the convention which show that Alabama Baptists raised $4- 150.000 toward the Baptist 1875, ,0O0,00o cam paign,' an amount in excess of the states apportionment by $50, 900.
 Questions of great interest to Baptists of the state to be discussed at the meet . ing will be the enlargement of Howard College, enlargement and removal of the orphans home and the establishment of hospital in the state. Judson Col leges it is stated, will receive considera- ton also.
 Wednesdays programme will be devot- ed largely to missions and education. At tho morning session, missions in Ala ! bama. will receive first attention. Secre- tary Green will lead the discussions for the first 20 minutes. followed by D. ' IT. Brown. All subsequent remarks will be limited to five minutes. Missions in southern states will be reported and dis cussed by Dr. J. R. Hobbs, represen- tative OF the home mission board. Dr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Lists of Books for Little Ones Pre- pared by Sunday Sschool Association

This is the time of year that most mcthers of little children are planning Christmas gifts. The children's di- vision of the Birmingham Sunday school association, under the super vision of Mrs. W. NJ Walker, has pre- pared a splendid list of books for It, tic people and for mothers and work CTS with children. The list includes books for use with children under 4 years of age, and books for children from to 12
 This week is being observed all over the nation as national book week. Last year the Birmingham Sunday School association was the first to introducs |. in Birmingham. This year the pub lie library has taken up the matter so that most of the books on the four lists issued by the Sunday School as- sociation can be read there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17

J. W. Phillips, a representative of the foreign mission board. will make a re- port upon that branch of Baptist work.
 NOTABLE STEAMERS
 The afternoon sesslOn vii include an address upon Christian Education by Dr. W. c. James of the Southern Baptist educational board. Ministerial education will be discussed by Dr. J. c. Stivender Tl.ese two addresses, it IS understood, are being expected with much interest and an overflow attendance is assured.
 The evening session has been an- bounced as College Night" The en- tire question of denominationai institu- ions will be covered. Among those who gill make addresses are pr. Charles r. Williams. president of Howard Col lege; Dr. Paul V. Bcmar, president of JGdson College. and pr. J. A. Lowry, president of the Baptist Collegiate In- stitute.
 The churchfolk of Decatur are extend ing every possible hospitality to ahe visiting Baptists. The local Baptist con gregations are receiving such assistance as is required from their neighbors and friends of other denominations. The so- cial plans. arranged by the people of De- catur, are extensive and indicate a de- cided cordiality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-17


 Paul Wright of the Paul Wright En- selected to serve two years on the ex- ecutive board in the consolidation of en- gineering organizations to be known as the Federated American Engineering so- cieties.
 MT. Wright left yesterday to attend the first meeting of this federation to be held in Washington, T. C., November IS and 19. The American society of me- chanical engineers elected only two rep resentatives from the south as mem bers of the board, MT. Wright being one
 Industrial engineers everywhere acclaim the organization as great forward step in industrial cooperation. It will be com posed of practically all the engineering societies of the country.
 The total membership of the consoli- dated organization will approximate 100 600 skilled technical men in every kind of industry in the United States
 Mir. Wright was chosen as one of F representatives from the American So- ciety of Mechanical Engineers, who met with representatives of other engineering organizations in Washington last June in an organizing conference
 MT. Wright's home is in Birmingham, where he has lived for several years He is a graduate of Georgia Tech At one time he was associated with the American Cast Iron Pipe company at Acipco. also the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at Fairfield During the last two or three years he has been conducting an engineering business of his own. He was one of the organizers of the local chapter of the A. S. NJ F. and the Alabama Technical association.
 The purpose of the meeting at Wash ington this week is to formally adopt the constitution and bylaws. elect officers and ct the work of the federation started.