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The Washington times., 1920-03-07
Vets and 0rys to Lock Horns
In Struggle Before Supreme
Court.
MANY SURPRISES PROMISED
Oral Arguments to Bolster Hun
dreds of Briefs on
Prohibition.

Wet and dry forces of the nation
are aligned for a hard struggle to-
morrow in the United States Sup
RENE Court.
Oral arguments will be submitted
in the case brought by the State Of
Rhode Island to have the eighteenth
amendment declared unconstitu-
tional.
Both sides have promised to spring
surprises.
Prolonged Fight.
The battle Is regarded as. the be-
ginning OF a legal struggle over pro-
hibition that may be prolonged
months.
Hundreds Of briefs have been fled
by civic organizations and individuals
and concerns affected directly by pro-
hibition. Every angle Of the prohibi-
ton question will be taken up and
argued, IT is anticipated.
/. Hanged on the side of Rhode Island
10 tho State, of New Jersey. whose
Legislature ithorixed che ssit after
81. passed the Ibilir l6E ali71p$ ,x9{e ef
RI per s:4-sS kNpx "a caatttdfS13ed tss
/, the voisteaa r{derai prohibitiou En-
forcement act, which prohibtts sale OF
anything stronger than one-half OF
per cent alcohol
Assisting Rhode Island and New
Jersey are many brewing concerns
and firms dealing In Intoxicating bsv-
ieradges.
Antis Aid Gsvernnent.
Ranged on the "dry" side of the
struggle is the Government which.
through the arguments TO be present
ed by Justice Department officials,
seeks to defend the eighteenth amend
ment and the volstead enforcement
act. The Anti-Saloon League attor-
neys are assisting the Government
"Dry" groups in twenty-one States
also are lined with the "drys." On
their behalf Charles T.. Hughes re-
Gently asked the court for permission
to file n brief.
The Supreme Court is not expected
to make a decision tomorrow.
After the arguments are submitted
the court will take the question un-
der Adyisement. Several weeks will
pass, 1t Is expected, before the court
will make known its decision; but
this Is not expected to end the legal
hght over prohibition. wet" forces
are planning TO raise Otnef QueStiOns.
what IL = sDrunk-s
One question still unanswered In
connection with prohibition is that
OF the authority to define the term
Intoxicating"
The eighteenth amendment prohib-
it's the sale, manufacture and impor-
tatlon Of Intoxicating" beverages.
No definition of the term Is contained
in the amendment. The volstead act,
however. declares intoxicating means
any beverage containing more than
one-half of 1 per cent alcohol. New
Jersey. Rhode Island and Wisconsin,
however. declare Congress in passing
the yolstead act exceeded its author
ity. Their contention is that the right
to define Intoxicating" rests only
with the State legislature.
New Jersey and Wisconsin, there
fore, have passed bills permitting
sale OF beer brewed according to n
percentage of alcohol they consider
Is misunderstanding. In New Jersey
this is 3.5 per cent and in Wisconsin
2.5 per cent.
, The question OF what Is intoxicat-
ing does not enter directly into the
question before the Supreme cours
tomorrow. This question was raised
some time ago before the court.
which now has II under considera-
tior.
The Washington times., 1920-03-07
HOOVER NOT A CANDIDATE.

SAN FRANCISCO, March Her
bert Hoover declined to permit his
name to bo used as a Presidential
candidate on the Democratic ballot At
d telegram received from Mr.. Hoover
today by the California Democratic
state committee.
The announcement was issued late
today during the progress Of session
by the state central committees
The Washington times., 1920-03-07
BELA KUN GROWS 50 FAT
HE HARDLY CAN BREATHE

BERLIN. March 6.--Beia Kun. for
mer communist dictator of Hungary,
Is suffering from asthma, superin.
duced by obesity. according to a cor
respondent of the Neue Tag Of
Vienna
The former dictator. who was in
termed near the Austrian capital, has
been transferred to a hospital In
Stockerzu, where he Is installed ir a
comfortable room, and Is permitted to
receive numerous visitors.
The Washington times., 1920-03-07
I integrity
INDUSTRY
IMAGINATION

Use imagination, said
Mr.. Meredith, because only
that quality will enable a
man who has a little busi-
ness to visualize the big
one into which it can grow.
Use industry, because the
dreamer who only locates
his castle in Spain will never
be able to give a week
end party in it. Use integ-
rity because il men can't
trust you they won't dare
back up your dreams nor
reward your hard work.
Many a crook uses imagina-
ton and does hard work;
but because he won't cap
his edifice with the roof Of
common honesty; he is apt
to end his days picking jute
instead Of picking hot house
Strawberries.
The Washington times., 1920-03-07

adults frequently go out together, and
on these occasions the little chap Is
with one couple as often as the other.
In sharp contrast to the appearance
of the English woman is that OF Mrs.
Cora Spiker. She has been i'll suffer-
ing from a severe attack of influenza
Emily nursed her during her illness
and delayed moving into her apart
ment until Perley's wife recovered.
Both brothers are employed at tin
mill in Sparrows Point. Chey work
in the same gang.
The Washington times., 1920-03-07
Spiker's Wife Seeks
Baby OF Husband and
His War Sweetheart

BALTIMORE March THE windows of the apart
of Emily Knowles Spiker overlook the home of Cora
Spiker wife of the father of Emlys child and here in
quiet residential section of Baltimore the principals Of the
most unique international record have entered
the second stage of their experiment in modern sociology
The Washington times., 1920-03-07
POKER PLAYER SHOT TO
DEATH BY BANDIT RAIDER

NEW YORK, March 7.--Mlltin
Berger, forty. was shot through the
heart and instantly killed today by
masked gunman who interrupted a
poker game In Brooklyn and ordered
the players to hold up their hands.
Berger refused to comply and re-
man escaped.
The Washington times., 1920-03-07
ALLIES WILL FORCE END
OF TURKISH MASSACRES

LONDON. March 7.-Drastic action
will be taken to enforce the demands
OF the allies IL Turkey shows any
tendency to become rebellious, accord
ing to a sharp note that has been dis
patched to Constantinople.
The note, which Is said to be ex-
tremely drastic in tone, was for
warded yesterday. Its contents have
not yet been made public, but 1t II
understood to have contained q threat
that armed force will be used n
Turkish massacres continue or IL the
Turkish authorities show any DISPOSE
tion to thwart the efforts of the allies
in solving the Turkish problem.
The Turkish treaty as II now stands
cannot be enforced without coercive
measures, It was stated here semi
officially today. Early steps to make
the treaty n workable instrument will
probably be undertaken by Great
Britain
Allied occupation Of ConstantinopIe,
with general allied supervision over
military forces throughout the Sui
tan's empire, Is considered a proba-
bility in well-informed circles here
today.
Reports of massacres OF ArmeniaRs
and other foreigners in Turkish Asia
Minor, with the apparent inability OF
the Sultan's government to preserve
order. have convinced Prime Minister
Lloyd George, II was said, that i'm
mediate measures must be taken to
restore order and protect human life.
The British prime minister, IL was
understood, is taking the Initiative In
a proposition providing for allied mtl-
itary control, with full protection for
the new Armenian nation, the boun-
daries OF which remain to be defined.
and Armenians in Turkish territory.
Under this plan, as now proposed by
the British, the Turkish army will be
reduced by the peace treaty to sort
of police force, to be directed by al
lied commanders and responsible to
the allied commissioners.
Observers see in recent dispatch Of
additional French torpedoboat and
transports carrying reinforcsments TO
French troops In Turkish Asia Minor.
Frances agreement to the British
plan. The British authorities have
assured Premier Millersnd, II was un-
dhrstood, that his fear that Francs
will be left to bear the brunt OF milf
tary operations In tho Near East N
unfounded. Large British naval
forces are already on Constaptipopss,
while British troops are patroiiinE
the oil district.
Tho movement to force the Turks
out OF constantinople and help the
cities at Turkish hands appears to be
gaining moment in Congress.
The Senate. aroused over reportn Of
Turk atrocities, yesterday unapi-
mously adopted for the second time
The Washington times., 1920-03-07

They have moved out or the spot
light Of publicity into the drab mo-
notony OF life in the little community
in East Baltimore. The glamour has
gone, the excitement and unexpected
happenings OF the days when their
names were displayed In every news
paper in the country have ceased, and
the Spikers are cheerfully abiding by
their strange solution OF the trian-
guiar love problem.
Baby Albert Spiker. son of the Eng
lish girl and her American-soldier
sweetheart, s. with his mother and
her husband aS ,neir apartment.
Both women are reluctant to dis
curs plans for the paby's future. The
mother wants TO keep the child. but
there are indications that the baby
will be given to his father. This is
in accord with the wishes of Mrs.
Perley Spiker, who has repeatedly as
serted her desire to have the care OF
the baby.
Baby Least Concerned.
A chubby, healthy little chap, with
large, attractive eyes and nose
tilted upwards, this young Anglo
American Is by far the least con-
cerned Of any of the persons inter-
ested In his future. He clings. to his
mother, but plays no favorites among
the Spikers. His amiable disposition
and affable bearing have not been
ruffied by the vicissitudes of his
brief but eventful career In America.
what Is to happen to Baby Spiker
will come at the end of the ninety
day period In which Mr.. and Mrs.
Perley Spiker are bonded to care for
the intorests of Emily. The Spikers
In family council, then will decide
with whom the baby Is to live.
Emily Spiker, visiting Cora, opened
the door OF the latter's home to a re-
porter. She was attired simply In
black house dress, but her appearance
was Improved much since establish
ing her home In Baltimore. Her face
Ia a picture OF perfect health, and
smiling eyes and lips vouch for the
truth OF her assertion: II am very
happy"
Emily Hears From Mother.
Emily Spiker told the reporter that
she received regularly letters from
her mother In England, that gradu-
ally her mother was becoming recon-
ciIed TO the Developments that fol-
lowed her decision TO come to Amer
ioa, and that she believed in time the
mothers view would coincide with
those Of herself and the spikers. She
said that she had hoard from other
relatives overseas, all OF whom COM
mended the steps she took to protect
the happiness of herself and child.
."As a matter Of fact" she added, II
have heard recently from relatives 1
nevtr knew ] had"
Aninity Nurses wife.
Tho new Mrs spiker has met few
people except the intimate friends OF
her husbands family. The attitude OF
the ncighborhood. It is intimsted, has
not been marked by any great degree
The Washington times., 1920-03-07
War Depth Bomb Inventor Believed Kidnapped Sought In Va1
Childless Wife and
Unuued Mother Fight
In Court For Baby

NEW YORK, March 7.-Childess wife and unwed
mother are fighting in the courts here for possession of
monthsod baby whose father is husband OF one and
candesne lover of the other The principals in the strange
Mrs Marie Theresa Baco mother of the baby Prof
Karl Heidemann the childs father and Mrs Heidemann.
The Washington times., 1920-03-07
Nation Is Insulted
By N. Y. Democrats,
Says William, j. Bryan
BY WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.

MIAMI Fla, March THE platform adopted by the
Democratic State convention held at Albany February 70
presents issue which, in Democratic councils must over
shadow every other issue until it is repudated or in
dorsed by the Democratic party of the nation; and If in
dorsed it will become the only important issue in the Pres
f;al
The Washington times., 1920-03-07
Keeping Up With
The Times
A FACT A DAY

The secretary to E. +.
Meredith, the newly ap-
pointed Secretary Of Agri-
culture, must be a lucky
man. He can get a. bust
ness education by sitting at
Mr.. Meredith's elbow lis
tening to his views and char
acteristic method Of present
ing them.
For example, a writer for
A ssociated Advertising
asked Mr.. Meredith the
other day, "What is the
secret of business success in
America" Mr.. Meredith
drew a little picture on his
desk blotter, like this:
The Washington times., 1920-03-07
Aninity Nurses wife.

Tho new Mrs. spiker has met few
people except the intimate friends OF
her husbands family. The attitude OF
the ncIghborhood. IL is intimsted, has
not been marked by any great degree
Of cordislity. The baby and the four
The Washington times., 1920-03-07

In other parts Of Europe you
have every conceivable phase of
construction and disintegration.
You have Turkey dying, the Bal
kans trying to come to life.
1t is just as well probably for
the human race as a whole that
this country should go ahead con-
servative, using wealth spared by
tho war to create more wealth.
Here we shall test thoroughly the
power Of industrial and capitalistic
feudalism to solve in the feudal
fashion the temporary problem
which is to give just enough to
the many and too much to the few.
In any case, whether it suits
YOU or not, realize for your guild
ance that the United States for
wears to como Is to be the con-
servative country Of the world,
the country In which wise men
from moro agitated lands will in
vest their accumulated capital far
from ths raging red currents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17
Pres. Obregon Bids l
 Foreigners Welcome
By LOUIS P. KIRBY.

Mexico City, Mex, Dec. 16-This toast was proposed by General AL varo Obregon to American and other foreign business men on the day be- fore he became President:
 '.I am going to finish by inviting you to lift your cups, that, the voice of morality and right may be heard above the brazen voices of the ma teria1 interests of some few men and that you may cooperate with US in advancing our country. Mexico henceforth will open it's arms to all foreigners who may come to act with us, bringing with them their offer ing of morality, culture and good will"
 The talk of General Obregon on this occasion was as neal an inauguration address as anything he uttered, as he merely took the oath of office at the formal inauguration ceremony and de- parted immediately afterward The address is considered important as showing General Obregon's frame of mind when entering upon his duties as President.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17

tlemen of this state have the original
 hard luck to tell now, according to leading stockmen of this section. Their troubles started a year ago, with a drouth which took their feed and compelled them to sell before the market prices rose. Those who held stock over the Winter lost their profits in $40 and $50 hay. In the Spring they were forced to sell to meet loans. In August shipments started again for the same reason and as their shipments have con- tinued prices have dropped steadily
 until several shippers hit the lowest
 prices in seven years in the Chicago
 yards and they are disgusted
 ''f we could only hold our stock now" is their plea. Hay was never | more abundant in Montana than it is now, but lack of finances prevents them from stocking up with feeders. | They also insist that cows and calves | should not be marketed, as they ex-
 pect the cattle market will come back strong.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17
Jap Nobility May Be
 Mixed in Graft Work

Tokio, Dec. 16-Because it cost Y9,720 ($4,S60) to run a steam roller over the new pebble roadway leading to Tokio's new national shrine, in honor of the late Emperor Meiii the opposition political party here is in vestigating the alleged graft of con- tractors combine, allied with the municipal authorities
 To date, the Mayor of Tokio, Vis- count Tajiri, is said to have offered his resignation, two members of the Section of Street Improvements have been called frequently by the criminal investigation department, and a gen. eral reorganization in certain mun1c1- pal departments has been demanded as the result of the exposures.
 It is stated that five contractors for the building of roads who had been doing business with the municipality of Tokio for years, allied themselves with the political party in control and as a consequence $10 (Y20) was mys- teriously absorbed in each six cubic feet of roads that were built in Tokio. It is stated that this $10 was the amount of graft of every six cubic feet of roads that were constructed.
 Some of the members of the mo- bility may be connected with the. civic graft if latest information is correct,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17

Woman Suffrage Alliance, of which
 Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt is pres ident.
 .In spite of repeated and definite
 threats on the part of Germany, King Constantine absolutely refused to move from his attitude of neutrality during the war; declared Abbott. ttIe even went so far as to state that he would attack the KaiSer'S Balkan allies should they threaten the inter ests of Greece.
 His attitude was plainly shown by
 8 communication he sent to the
 Kaiser on August 7, 1914, in answer to threat which had been made to the effect that if he did not side with Germany all relations between the two countries would cease. He an- Swered: Answered the Kaiser. After serious reflection I do not see how I could help you even if l | nobilized an army at once. The Mediterranean is at the mercy of the Anglo French fleets, which would de- stroy our royal and merchantile ma l rine. They would take our islands
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17
15-YEAR-OLD GIRL CONFESSES TO TWO
 HUSBANDS LIVING

Syracuse, N. Y., Dec. 16-The fact that, although only IS, she had been married twice in the last six months, that both her husbands were living and that she had yet to be divorced from either, as she calmly admitted here, did not appear to cause pretty Edith Blaidsell Guadagno Essa any anxiety.
 Held on a technical charge of juve nile delinquency, the girl told of mar rying Anthony Guadagno, of Solway, last June, of how she ran away after h week because she could not get along with his people and how she married Neil Essa. owner of a grocery store at 944 Midland avenue, this city, three months later.
 'I did not know anthfng about the law" she said 'so when he asked me to marry him. telling me there would never be any trouble about the pre- vious marriage, I did what he asked..''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17
SHEEP-LINED

Belted models-large roo1ny pockets best quality sheepslxin lining. Prac- ttcaHy rainproof. snowproof and sleet- proof Regular Sz7.50 value.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17
King of Greece
 Took No Part In
 German Schemes

London, Dec. 16-That ex-King Constantine of Greece never took part in any pro-German intrigues: that he never at any time plotted treachery against the Allies, and that he had no agreement with the Kaiser which bound him and his country to Germany are some of the claims made by George F. Abbott, of Lon don.
 Abbott lived for many years in Greece during the ex-King's regime and was a personal friend of the for ner monarch. His wife, Mrs Eliz- abeth Abbott, is a we'll known figure in the Feminist movement as she was secretary of the International
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17

r Reports have ben received from
 nfeirace ~to the sseffect tffe Japaffa csc dyestuff industry can in no wise compete with American or German products This is disappointment to Japan, which had levied a 25-per cent. import duty to protect home interests. Lack of technical skill is largely responsible for the failure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17

and would prevent the concentration or my army, which can only be car ried by sea. Thus, without being able to be useful to you in anything we must maintain an absolute neutraliy. I can only refrain from attacking your friends, Bulgaria and Turkey, so long as they do not touch our interests D
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17
vARNIsH SHIPMENT HERE.

Con1in & Green, Inc. of Fairfield county, agents for William Harland's varnishes and automobile finishes, have just received a large shipment from Merton, England These var
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17
LOSS OF POWER and strenpt1

waste of strength and tissue, and builds up healthy flesh.
 Thin, pale, puny and scrofu- bus children are made plump, ,osy and robust by the "Discov- cry" They like it too.
 In recovering from Grip" or n convalescence from pneumonia, aevers, or other wasting diseases,
 invigorates and builds up the hole system, and brings health.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17
SEVENTEEN

nishes are the highest grade of fin iishes on the market today and are used by all the leading automobile nanufa cturers in the country. The fuluess of body. b:llliancy and dura- bility found in Harland varnisiaes is the result of one hundred and thirty years experience in varrish making. Each can of this varnish imported in this country is at least three years old and being thus aged it will stand any test of weather and time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17

The national railways Of Mexico are said to be negotiating with Amer. ican equipment companies for So0 engines and 5000 freight cars.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-17
Montana Cattlemen
 Suffer Big Losses

Great Falls, Mont, Dec. 16-Cat-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-21

Dr. R. E. Jones will preach at St. James M. F.. church Sunday at il o'clock and lecture Monday night. Bt certain to hear him. A. T. Stephens, pastor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-21

pastors and their congregations are invited. J. W. Nichols, pastor; W. P. Davis, presiding elder.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-21
NEVER INTENDS TO
 BE WITHOUT II
Ball Restored to Health Four Years Ago by Taking Tanlac-GOod
 Effects Continue

Ball Restored to Health Four Years
 Ago by Taking Tanlac-Good
 Effects Continue
 q was entirely relieved of my troubles four years ago by Tanlac and have enjoyed the best of health ever since," said Edward Ball, a well-known farmer who lives on Route 3, Box 8, Duluth, Minn.
 "For two years had the worst sort of stomach trouble and rheumatism continued Mir Ball, "what little l managed to eat would sour on my stomach and l was so nauseated aft CT nearly every meal l could not re- tain a thing. I would suffer terri bly, from gas and, to add to my other troubles, I was taken with the rheumatism in my legs and knee joints and got in such a bad fix l could hardly get up and down.
 "After trying lot of other things which did me no gcod l started talk ing Tanlac and, believe me, l soon felt like new man. My appetite came back and I could eat anything l wanted without it hurting me the least bit. The rheumatism left me entirely and, as l stated before, al- though this was four years ago l haven't had a trace of bad health since. I always keep Tanlac in the house and once in while take lit- tie, for I believe it will keep any body in fine shape and I am always recommendig nit to someone"
 Tanlac is sold in Pine Bluff by Central Pharmacy and in Altheimer by A. w. Lake. adv.