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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
C0MPERS FAV0RS
HELP OF SCIENCE
Tells Research Delegates
+ Labor Welcomes Methods
Aidinu Humanity.

Organized labor will welcome what
ever assistance research and science
can offer to modern industry. President
Gompers of the American Federation OF
Labor today told delegates gathered
here for the preliminary conference on
industrial research. A part OF organ
ICED labors own work, he said, has been
directed toward the scientific study Of
conditions surrounding production. and
to the assemblage of data: The meet
avenue northwest.
Says Labor Favors New Methods.
"a persistent effort has been made to
saddle upon labor the odium Of oppo-
sition to improved methods and ma
chinery in production" Mr.. Gompers
said. This is not true as a general
statement. What labor has opposed is
an effort to exploit them by the use of
improvements that are intended as a
blessing to mankind. Labor is rightly
suspicious of changes which are intro
duced without explanation and whose
effect upon their welfare is not con-
sidered.
Labor is not opposed to increased
production or improved methods. Quite
the contrary. We recognize there can
be no permanent bettermen Of stand
ards Of living for all except by increas-
ing the things that contribute to better
and more satisfactory living. But we
products are not the ultimate of pro-
auction, but service in a better life for
humanity.
~ take it all Of us have too much
vision and experience 20 think we
can solve the labor problem That
is life problem that will last as long
as life.
Real Purpose Of Conference.
This conference is concerned with
the field of industrial government, which
We can, for convenience, divide
under two heads-the law-making
function and the administration. Ex-
perience has taught organized labor
that we can only maintain oppor-
tunity for freedom and well-being
when laws for industry are made by
those directly concerned-the man
agement and the workers.
Clearly the formulation Of laws to
govern industry is not to be the func-
ton of any organization suggested
by this conference. Science and re-
search may furnish the lawmakers
with data and suggestion to assist
the lawmakers in reaching the best
considered judgments-but confusion
and retrogression will follow any at
, tempt to usurp prerogatives."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12

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Take Gfeve's LAXATIVE BRoMO QuTNINE
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z. ". Grove. Observation-Disclosures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
PLOT UNCOVERED
FOR PERUR REVOLT:
THIRTY ARRESTED

LIMA. November 1,.-Discovery of
revolutionary plot, with ramifica-
tons in the provinces of-Madre de
Dios, Huallaga and Lambayeque and
the cities of Cuzco and Arequipa.
was announced by high officials at
the government palace this morning.
The conspiracy was to eliminate in
an attack upon President Leguia
during a dinner given in his honor
at the Union Club yesterday. it is
said. Thirty persons, some Of whom
are prominent members of the oppo-
sition party. have been arrested at
Anoche. They include Garcies Las
tres. Col. Cesar Pardo and Col. Ian
Franco. Procurement demonstra
tons were held at Anoche today. but
the police are in full control of the
situation and are maintaining perfect
order.
All traffic over the branch of the
Central railway serving the Cerro
Pasco region has been suspended be-
cause OF a strike.
The situation was tranquil at s
F. o'clock tonight. Among those taken
prisoner during the day was Senator
Migue Grau, who recently made a
bitter attack upon the government
and the senate in a manifesto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
DISTRICT REPUBLICANS
PLAN ''vICT0RY NIGHT
Will Celebrate Harding Landslide
at Wardman Park Hotel
Next Thursday.

Republicans in the District of Column
bia will gather at Wardman Park Hotel
next Thursday night, to celebrate the
victory of November 2, T. Lincoln Town
send. president Of the Harding and
Coolidge Club. announced today.
The affair is to be known as victory
night" and an elaborate program for
the entertainment of the gathering is
being arranged.
The meeting will be held under the
joint auspices Of the Harding and Cool
idge Club and the executive committee
of the League Of Republican State
Clubs OF the District, of which Edward
F. Coladay. republican national COM
mitteeman from the District. is presi-
dent. H1s A. .Schpldt. secretary Of the
league. will be chairman Of the recep-
ton -comMittee. ..Yi :
The executive committee Of the league
is planning victory meeting" for its
membership at am early date. Presi-
dent Colladay will announce the definite
plans and date'latery He has just re-
turned to Washington from New York.
where he spent several days comforting
with Will Hays, chairman Of the ma
tiona lcommittee, and members of the
latter body. The matter Of the inaug-
lration of President-elect Harding was
discussed. No decision has yet been
made regarding the selection of q
chairman of the inaugural committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
SEAMAN ESCAPES SHARK.
Eardo Tells Of Experience After
the San Bazilio Disaster.

3 4. MANILA. P. l.. November ia
survivors, story Of the wreck in a
typhoon of the coastwise steamer San
Bazilio. which was overturned, throw
ing sixty-four persons into the sea
Off the Island Of Leyte in the south
Philippines. was told today by Con-
cordia Eardo, one of the twenty
saved. He said the crew was at
tempting to lower anchor when the
ship went over.
The sixty-four persons hurled into
the sea when the ship turned turtle
Wreckase strewn about them. accord c
ing to Eardo.
II swan to a lifeboat." said Eardo
but after reaching it was compelled
to jump back into the sea when q
man-eating shark attacked the boat
AThe shark devoured one 81 the men
in the boat. I obtained a life-pre-
server, which kept ME. ahoat until, ]
collected enough wreckage to make
a raft upon which I drifted two days
before the steamer Samal rescued
me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
VENIZELOS FACES ISSUE
OF EX-KlNG'S RETURN
Greek Premier Disposed to Let
Election Decide on Favor to
Constantine

By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
Copyright, 1920.
CAIRO, Egypt, November 12.-Lat-
est reports from Greece show that
Premier Venizeios has been forced
into the open on the issue Of the re-
turn of the former King Constantine
to the throne. Though it was former
ly illegal to advocate such return,
the premier now says that the coming
elections will be popular vote on
the succession to the throne. This.
perhaps, is intended to forestall
demand for a plebiscite on the Con-
stantine matter.
1t is a curious situation. Probably
if the people were allowed to vote on
the single question of the former rul-
ers return Constantine would win.
Venizelos. considers him his bitterest
enemy. and now demands that the
people choose between himself and
Constantine. intimating that he will
accept an adverse vote as a Constan-
!tine vote. in which event he will re-
tire from public life.
Meanwhile. the former cabinet min
lister. Mavromichalis, has been ac-
quilted of the charge that he plotted
to kill Venizelos and overthrow the
government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
HOOVER ON WAY HERE.
Announces He Will Complete $23,
600, 600 European Relief Fund.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Calf.
November 12.-Announcement that
he would complete the raising of a
$23.000.0o0 fund for starving and I'M
derfed children Of Europe was made
by Herbert c. Hoover. former food
administrator. before he left his HON e
here yesterday for Washington. D. c.
Appeals for money are to be made to
the American people. he said.
Raising Of this money will be my
occupation until the fund is COM
plete," Mr.. Hoover said. I'VE have
been able to carry on the work in
italy by the assistance of the
American government and by con-
tributions from various sources
without appealing to the general public.
There is now, however, no other means
for continued support of these children
except public charity of the American
people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
CORNHUSKER KILLS RIVAL.
Assailant Hit Accidentally by
Captain Of Opposing Team.

BRISTOL, Va.-Tenn., November 1o-
AS the outcome of rivalry between
opposing sides at corn-shuck <
bee last night at Roam Mountain.
Tenn. Paul Goodson. aged sixteen.
was shot and instantly killed by Earl
Powell, aged seventeen.
Goodson was the leader of one
side in the shocking contest and Pow
ell was the leader of the other side.
1t is claimed that Goodson threw
an ear of corn to the center pile and
it struck Powell in the head acct
dentally. The latter left the barn.
where the shocking was in progress
and. returning a few moments later
with a shotgun. fred point blank
at his opponents head. Goodson's
head was almost severed from his
body by the charge.
Powell disappeared imm ediately
after the shooting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
MINISTER GETS PLEA.
Prince Casimir Lubomirski Given
Jewish Resolutions Of Protest.

NEW YORK. November 12.-Resolu-
tions recently adopted by Jewish or
CARNATIONS requesting action by the
Polish government to prevent persecu-
ton of Jews In Poland were presented
to Prince Casimir Lubomirsk. Polish
minister to the United States,- at a con-
ference with representatives OF the
Provisional American Jewish Congress
and the American Jewish COMMITTEES
here yesterday.
Stephen Crotowski. consul general
fog Poland at New York. also attended
tho meeting. while tho jewish delega-
ton included Judge Julian W. Mack.
Louis Marshall. Rabbi Stephen s. Wise
and Morris Rothenberg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
RURAL. LIFE FARLEY.
First Convention of Its Kind in
= South Opens.

DANvILLE, Va, November H.
What Is said to be the first conference
Of its kind ever held in the south
is being held at Whitmell. township
twelve miles from Danville, when more
than one hundred delegates from many
parts of the country have gathered to
discuss rural life problems-educationa
community and religious phases OF
country life. The meetings will con-
tinue through Sunday.
Gov. Westrnoreland Davis and Vir-
giniA senators and congressman will
attend. Others on the program include
Miss Mabel Carney Of New York and
DR.. P. p. Claxton, United States com.
missioner Of education; DR.. Charles
Mapsis. University of Virginia and DR.
A. E. Winship. Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
TAMPIC0 RADICAL HQrREp

Claude /. Dawson, American consul
at Tampico. who is in Washington
has reported TO the State DEPARTING No
that Tampico is a hotbed of labor
radicalism. but that the authorities
there and in other affected parts Of
the country have control of the situa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-12
HA1T1ANs PREFER y. s. RULE

Haitians prefer the methods Of the
United States marines to those of tho
gendarmerie Of the island, Rear Admiral
knapp, who 10 conducting an investiga-
ton Of conditions in Haiti. has reported
to the State Department He declared
that nowhere did he encounter oppose
ton to American administration Of at
fairs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-31
FIGURING ON COPPER AND
EQUIPMENT STOCKS.

T.. q. d. Tkird street sostk~sst-
| wish TO thank you for answers 20
inquiries which l have made In the
past. as they have helped me ve-y
much. May further impose upon
your services by requesting that:
/. You kindly give me the NAMES
OF some copper stocks which yoj
consider bargains at present prices
to one who Is DESTROYS OF obtaining
a good business mans risk.
2. Also kindly give me the names
OF sosae eSuipnest stocks OF thu
same character.
Asswer-You ask us 10 name copper
stocks that are bargains at the present
time. also to give you the names II
equipment stocks.
1t is our judgment that coppar
stocks are very good things to leave
alone at the present time. With some
OF the big copper mines entirely closed
down and others about to close dowl
with the copper material in a chaotic
and almost moribund condition tn ere
is little desirable inducement for a
man to put his money into any of the
copper stocks just now. In our opin-
ion, the copper stocks will not con-
mence to move until after the steel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-31
COST VALUE TOBE
USED IN TAXFORMS
Merchants and Manufacturers
Will Take New Basis for
VaIuinq inventories.

Merchants and manufacturers may
adopt "cost or market, whichever is
lower" as q basis for valuing their
inventories for 1920 income tax re-
turns under regulations issued To-Day
by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
The regulations also provide that the
difference caused by the fall OF prices
during the year may be deducted In
arriving at the value OF stock.
Secretary Houston and officials or
the Internal Revenue BuN'au were
without estimates tonight as to the
difference in revenues which may re-
suit from valuation at market rather
than cost. The belief was expressed
in some quarters the difference would
run into many millions OF dollars.
Internal Revenue Bureau officials ex-
planned that the law permits of a
choice OF basis, and, under present
conditions, market" reflects more ac-
currately the state of business condi-
tions. To require inventories at cost
higher than market" it was added,
would be to put a tax on investment
rather than on income.
Under ordinary circumstances, mar
ket" is defined by the regulations as
meaning the current bid price pre-
vailing at the date of the inventory
for the particular merchandise in the
volume in which ordinarily partici-
pated by the taxpayers. The reguia-
tions, however, further provide that
where, owing to abnormal circum-
stances, the taxpayer has regularly
sold such merchandise at prices lower
than the current bid price, the in
ventory may be valued at such prices.
Inventories of taxpayers on what
81 10 he 70 in
vestigation, the Revenue Bureau an
nounced, and taxpayers must satisfy
the bureau of the correctness of the
prices adopted.
Taxpayers are permitted under the
regulations to value their inventories
at cost or market, whichever is lower,
regardless of past practice, but in the
future a change will only be per-
mtted with the consent of the bureau.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-31
INCOME TAX ruling
FAVORS MERCHANTS
Will Be Permitted to Inventory
Stocks on Hand at Present
Market Prices.

measure Of relief to merchants
and manufacturers who have suffered
because of the decI..>S of prices, was
extended by Internal Revenue Com
missioner williams late yesterday.
An order was issued by Commits
sioner Williams permitting manufac-
turers and merchants, in computing
their income taxes for 1920 to base
their 1920 inventory value OF stocks
on hand at "cost or market. which
ever is lower"
Under this ruling merchants who
bought goods at high prices and are
unable to sell them at high prices will
be permitted to inventory their goods
at the present market value and Will
compute their incomes on the basis OF
an inventory Of goods on hand at
present market prices.
The Internal Revenue Bureau was
unable to compute the loss in taxes to
the Government under this ruling, but
it was stated that it might run into
many millions of dollars. 1t was said
that the ruling was issued in order
that there might be equitable adjust
ment of income taxes and that mer.
chants and manufacturers might not
be required to pay taxes on profits
which they have lost through the de-
cline in prices.
The ruling as applied to manufac-
turers includes stocks on hand or in
the process of manufacture, but does
not include goods in the process OF
manufacture for future delivery at a
fixed price.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-31
FOURU.S. SENATORS
ARE ON SICK LEAVE
Two of Them. Chamberlain and
Penrose, Reported in Sc
riouS Condition.

Four United States Senator'S are
confined to their homes or the hos
p.tal through Hines. Two Of them
are in serious condition.
Senator George T., Chamberlain, of
again today at Emergency Hosoitul
" here he has been confined Tor 1901
than week. The first operation
was performed last week. The Sem
ator is said to be in a critical con-
dition, so much so that todays OPP
Grafton will probably be the Snly
means of saving his life.
Last night Senator Chamberlain
rested easier, according to lis
secretary. This morning is tenn
perature had decreased to such an
extent that physicians attending him
advised immediae operation.
Senator Boies Penrose, who has
been III for a long time. is regarded
as a very sick man" despite the OPP
timistic statements issued from time
to time.
Senator James i. Watson has been
absent from his seat in the upper
chamber on account Of breakdown,
due to overwork. Yesterday his con-
dition was much improved and he
took n ride through Potomac Park.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. OF
Massachusetts, has been SUFFERING for
the last few days with an attack of
bronchitis Hist condition is said not
to be serious. and he is expected to
be in his accustomed place in the SEN
ate shortly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-31
ALB. A, ECONOMIC POLICY
COMMISSIONMEETS JANIS

Chairman Paul NJ. Warburg has
called meeting OF the economic
policy commission Of the American
Bankers Association at the general
Offices of the association in New York
on January 10.
The functions of this commission
are to give consideration to all ques-
tions INVOLVING money and currency
public Anancc. and the economic
rolicy of the Government. including
Federal taxation and all other mat
tors consideration of which is not
delegated specifically to other COM
missions or committees Of the assoc
citation; and to assist the association
to determine it's policy in all such
matters by reporting the findings and
recommendations of the commission
to the administrative committee. the
executive council. or the general con-
vention.
The members Of the economic
policy commission, in addition to
Chairman Warburg, are Walter w.
Head. president Omaha National Bank.
Omaha Neb: w. II. Robinson. presi-
dent First National Bank. Los An
Celes. Cal: Charles \. Hinsch. presi-
dent Fifth-Third National Bank. Gin
Cinnati Ohio; 4. r. Adams. president
Dollar Savings and Trust Company,
Youngstown, Ohio: Evans Woollen,
president Fletcher Savings and Trust
Company. Indianapolis, Ind: George +.
Roberts. vice president National City
Bank. New York city: a. l.. Aiken,
president National Shawmut Bank,
Boston. Mass: II. s. Iccht, president
Hibcrnia Bank and Trust Company,
New Orleans. La: NJ. A. Trayl"r.
president First Trust and Savings
Bank. Chicago. III; John W. Staley,
president Peoples state Bank, De-
troit. Mich. and Waldo Newcomer
president National Exchange Bank,
baltimore Nd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-31
N. Y. CENTRAL ASKS
LEASE IN CHICAGO
Road Ultimately Plans to Buy
Terminal Properties for
Proposed Extension.

The New York Central Railroad
Company today filed an application
with the Interstate Commerce Com
mission for authority to lease, operate,
and ultimately purchase the Chicago
Junction Railway Company terminal
properties at Chicago, including the
Union Stock Yarks Company.
The project contemplates the unfit
cation of related lines to produce
greater efficiency and economy in OPP
Grafton and involves properties valued
at S33, 900, 900.
The lines embraced within the pro-
posed merger are needed by the New
York Central to provide larger freight
terminal facilities at Chicago.
In the consolidation the New York
Central will acquire terminal facili-
ties which spread over the important
Industrial districts of Southwestern
Chicago. including the Union stock
yards district.
In the plan also are the terminal
properties of the Chicago River and
Indiana Railroad Company.
The proposed purchase price of the
properties was listed as follows:
Chicago Junction Railways, S22,9S7,
900: Union Stock Yard Terminals, $40,
345. 900; Chicago River and Indiana,
$500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-31
WOMAN,87 YEARS|N
D. C., DEAD At HOME
Mrs. AdeIine Williams North,
81, Succumbs to Infirmities
of Old Ace.

Death last night claimed one Of
the oldest residents of the District
of Columbia.
Mrs Adeline Williams north, ninety.
seven years old. eighty-seven years
of which had been spent in this city,
passed away at S:i5 o'clock last night
at Their home in the Romano Apart
ments, 1881 California street north =
west. 1nirmitics Of old age were
said to have been the cause of ieath.
Mrs. North was a member If an
cid Philadelphia family. She came
to Washington with her parents when
she was ten years old. She Is sur
yiycd by "A number OF cousins,
ncphows and nieces. Her husband, j.
Bariram North an official of the
Treasury Department, died several
years ago.
Funeral services vii lbc held to-
morrow afternoon at $40 O'Clock from
her late residence. Intermcnt viii be
in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-31
EVEN SOVIET GOLD
BARRED TO TRADE
Lenin's s2OO,OOO,0OO ir
RubIes in Denmark Bank Re-
fused by Cautious World.

The $500. 900 900 in gold recently de-
posted in Copenhagen banks by
Soviet Russia as a credit nucleus for
the establishment OF trade relations
with the outside world. apparently
has failed to bring Lenln and
Trotzsky any nearer their ostensibie
goal, according to advices reaching
the State Department today from its
Baltic agents.
British and other banks, the re-
ports indicate, are refusing to accept
bills drawn under the guaranty of
the gold in Denmark. and are asking
Copenhagen bankers to guarantee the
bills. This the bankers have declined
to do.
The intention of the Soviet govern
ment was TO build up a three-corn-
cred trade by which IL should sell
wheat and raw materials to Great
Britain and scandinavian countries,
taking In return manufactured pro-
ducts from Great Britain and the
United States. The gold deposited
was TO have been kept intact, unless
at the end Of year Russia had
failed to make good any liabilities
incurred for goods.
The weakness OF the plan appar-
emily lies in the fear OF foreign bank
ers that the Bold may De selZeu ny
persons or governments having
claims against Russia.
Rumanian has a claim against Rus
sia for $500, 900 900. and France. Great
Britain and America also have large
claims either against the present
government or the old Imperial gov
eminent. In practically all countries,
gold is not accepted at the mint un-
til clear title to its ownership is
proved, for the reason that once ac-
cepted by the mint, claims could be
lodged against il by creditor nations
Inasmuch as the gold now on de-
post at Copenhagen would have TO
be re-coined and would probably be
attached the moment 1t was accepted
at the mint. the action OF the foreign
bankers in declining to accept bills
OF exchange drawn against 1t was
not surprising to officials here.