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The Washington times., 1920-02-15

II IL q conservative estimate that
each member OF the House received
an average Of 100 OF the petitions pro-
testing against the sale Of the shlpi
which were circulated by ths Hearst
newspapers. Investigation also re-
yealed that literally thousands OF let
ters OF protest came In. Where the
protestsnts live too far from wash
ngton 10 record their opposition by
nail. the telegraph wires were USED
iberally.
Many Of the petitions TO the House
we're addressed TO Speaker Gillett and
Chief Clerk Page. Those received by
these officials and others which came
To members were formally Med and
referred to the special committee now
investigating the shipping Board.
ConKressma Walsh. Republican, OF
Massachusetts,, chairman OF the spe-
cial committee, said the petitions and
protests would be laid before the
Committee and fled as a part OF the
record.
LARGE Bstckes Are Filled.
CONGRESSMAN Gallivan. Democrat.
Of Massachusetts. nied batch or
sjxty-six petitions at one time. They
came from Boston and numerous other
points In the New England States.
Congressman O'Connsll. Democrat, OF
New York, put In a large number from
New York and vicinity. Many other
members from as far West as Chit
cago literally were swamped with
communications Of various kinds, all
demanding in unison--"Don't give up
the ships"
Many Women and Ex-YaRks.
An examination of the ton OF petit
tions which had reached the bill clerk
today showed many women signers.
A large number Of former service
men also registered their protest.
along with members Of labor unions,
ministers, doctors, lawyers, and busi-
ness men.
Some OF the petitions were accom-
panied by letters urgin gaction on the
part of the Congressman to prevent
the proposed sale. This was what
w. r. Maggie, of Roxbury. Mass, wrote
to Congressman Gallivan:
IT have the pleasure of informing
you of the opinion OF many hundreds
with whom I have talked during the
past few days. The sale of these
ships ought to be prevented. AS Lin
coin said, YOU can fool some OF the
people some Of the time. and some OF
the people all Of the time. but you
can't fool all of the people all OF the
time We want these ships. and more
ships"
John ]. Meade, of Dorchester, Mass.
wrote in ink across the face of a pc
tition he sent to Congressman CALI
van:
"Raise your voice to stop this
damnable business"
On a petition received by Congress
man O'Connell from Joseph d. Oddo.
jr., Of Jersey City. N. j., was written
this demand:
Don't let England destroy the
American wealth and commerce"
House Sentiment Grows.
Many members Of the House who
declined to discuss yesterday and the
day before the proposed sale said
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BRITSH-RISH COMPACT
ON U.S.-CUBA BASE URGED

NEW YORK. Feb. l5.-Ireland
would be willing TO make with Great
Britain a compact similar TO that be-
tween Cuba and the United States. by
which the United States Is protected
against the possibility OF a foreign
nation using Cuba as a base for at
tack upon her, Eamonn de Valera,
president OF the "Republic Of Ire
land said In a statement here.
The Irish nation" he said. has
not struggled for $50 years to defend
Its life against one Intruder to be
DESTROYS, when freed OF that intruder,
OF seeking an opportunity TO rush 10
suicide on the sword OF another"
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ARCHITECT APPRAISE
SHIPS AT $2l5,OOO,OOO

CHICAGO. Feb. ib.-Major John
FORK. formerly naval architect OF tho
shipping Board. who appraised the
German chipping In American har-
bors shortly before the United states
entered the war, declared here today
that the thirty former German liners
which the shipping Board 10 offering
for sale were valued at s2i6. 600 900.
The international Mercantile
rins has offered S2s.O0o.00o for the
ships.
The ships are the cream OF the
merchant neet OF the world" Major
York said. 'Great Britain never built
such ships as Germany" he added.
Never were such engines, and the
facilities for handling passengers and
cargo are such as no other nation
ever possessed. They could not be
replaced at any price now.
'If such ships could be built in
American shipyards Il would cost at
east S2T5.000. 900 to construct them"
Major York designed the cargo car
riers built at Hog Island during the
war.
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chant fleet taken by us In the war.
] do net believe In Great Britain
ever obtaintnE another vessel
which we ence owDed. The trouble
with the United States II that we
have not enough merchant marine.
and every ship we sell to then
weakens the Unlted States ~ .
maritime power. ] ~ In favsP
Of retaininG these SHIPS and build
ing hundreds more t. feat the
American flag md 70 retain the
merchant marine trade Of the
world for the Stars and Stripes.
SIDNEY J. CATS"
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shall ny the American flag under
any and all conditions and be .
part OF our naval reserve. All
bids for these ship shoaid he re-
J~eted unless bids are reasonably
adequate In relation 20 their real
value.
GEORGE Hidden TINKHAM,
eleventh Congregational Dis
trict of Mnssach uS~tts.-
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REPRESENTATIVE sIEGEL.
New York.

"Wsshinston, Feb. IL.
editor Washington Times,
al favor investig alton by the
President Of proposed saie Of
ships. Am . firm believer In hav-
ing these ships operated by Amerf-
cans under the American nag. j
see no necessity for taking such
loss when the world In short OF
and clamortnG for ships.
ISAAC SIEGEL.
"Twentieth Congressional Dis
trict Of New York.
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results" In the "damnable propa-
ganda" that Barnes has carried on.
Repeat Of the wheat control law as
proposed in a pending bill does not
involve reputation OF contracts.
Jronna declared.
Gronna attacked Hoover as a Presi-
Dental candidate.
whoever is elected for President
shall be- 100 per cent. American"
Gronna said. IT would not vote for
a man on my own ticket who shares
International ideas"
mr.. Hoove: has not decided which
party he belongs to-" suggested SEN
ator Sherman. Illinois, Republican.
~ believe he calls himself a lib
eraL" Gronna replied.
"That party Is found only In Eng
land" Sherman observed.
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ALLIES DEMAND SHIPS.

BERLIN. Feb. 1b.-An entente note
was delivered to the German govern
ment asking for the remainder of the
commercial ships which Germany was
to hand over under the treaty.
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REPRESENTATIVE KAHN,
OF California.
editor wsshIng,on Times,

editor Washington Tim~st
~ believe that IL there IL 10 be
any sale Of ships they should be
sold 20 Americans only. We have
fought many years 10 build up an
American merchant marine. We
should encourage American ,sIp-
ieN 20 buy such ships M we have
available. and as many more as
arc necessary to place the Amer
loan fls& foremost ON the high
SEES.
at would be an un- American
and unforwivable act TO barter
away our ships to any foreign
Government or purchasers. Keep
them all under cur flag. Add TO
them. OnIy In this way can
America become master OF the
commerce Of the world.
JULIUS KAHN,
"Fourth Congregational District
of California;
REPRESENTATIVE VENABLE.
Mississippi.
"waahinEton, ID. g., Feb. II.
editor washlnxton Times,
"nh 10 see AL AoeTicah hhApo
remain under American flag. DO
not wtsh Government to lose
money. Therefore I favor any In
vestlgution or delay conducive to
the accOmp lishment Of these
things
"w. w. VENABLE.
'Fifth Congregational District
Of Mississippi."
REPREsENTATIV TINkHAM,
SRsssachusetts~
''WaShingtOn, Feb. II.
"Editor Washington Timess
"In relation to the sale Of Ger
man ships fullest inquiry Should
be had. No sale Of these ships
should be allowed which does not
provide for q public auction and
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other than the American mas.
hope no combination of men has
money enough to buy these ships
to be placed in any trade that
will not noat the Starr and
Stripes.
"CHARLEs C. KEARNs,
sSixth Congressional District OF
OhlO.r
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REPRESENTATIVE KEARNs.

~Washington, Feb. IA
editor WashinEton Times,
~ am opposed to any plan that
would place the German merchant
fleet taken BY us In the war In
the hands OF any man or set Of
men who would operate any or all
Of these ships under any flag
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Full Protection for You

-. Full Protection for You
amply protected and he enjoys the same
privileges Each investor meets an equal
plane there preferred each equal
No investor than 10 cent OF the issued
capital stock.
Crystal Glass Casket Company the exclusive rights to opeac
District Columbia, Delaware Maryland Virginia. West virginia
Kentucky the company fully protected against competition by
of patents the De Camp Burial Ce in this territory
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What You Mau Expect

territory which company the exclusive right to
operate approximately casket used annually
Making estimate of 1919 this this truly VERY low
esmate) The
idea of what
expected-even low sales
Assuming company profit of these
casket profits
| our total capitalization of 81 100000 i.
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GOVERNOR CATS
Florida.
ssEaitor WashinGtoD Timess
81 think 1t best for the United
States not to sell the German Rer-
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Other Records

purpose operating
territories throughout the United States The plant of the
companes-at Okahon
left The stock Of this company advanced fro
per per share in less than years time
other organized The stock of
share the stock Of has
per and the stock of the other two HI
advanced from share a share.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-05
Will Trade

acres, unimproved, fine citrus fruit land near San Diego, California, for ten acres between Seventh Ave. and Sew enth St, south of Indian school. Cash value $4500; will assume difference. Improved land near this is worth $500 an acre. Will make a beautiful home and produce an income. Climate most equabIe in the world. P. O. Box S42, Phoenix. 1t
Arizona republican., 1920-12-05
For Sale or Trade

320 acres in Pinal county. Very fla vorable water conditions and fine soil; near mail line Southern Pacific. Will consider trade for cotton, property in Phoenix or other good value. Will give you a fine trade, as the price is exceedingly low. 320-acre relinquish- ment near the above will also trade at d very low price. Drop me a line for appointment, as I am going to sell these. Will be glad to call on you Write Box 50E, Republican, or phone S422 II
Arizona republican., 1920-12-05
FOR sALE-LIuEsT

WANTED-Vea calf, hogs and fat cattle. Standard Market, 113 w. Mon- roe Phone 4226 u
Arizona republican., 1920-12-05
Property For Trade

20 acres, good house. East Me- Dowell: price s1G.000; clear; want residence property.
 40-acre nicely improved ranch: no finer ranch in the valley; S650 per acre. Want city property.
 $40 acres, best in Paradise Valley; clear of debt; price only s16.000 Want city property.
 7room elegant large brick, close in ]; price $9500. Want ranch: pay some difference
 SEE MR. BROWN
 With Stewart Realty Go.
 r West Adams Phone 1997 m FIVE acres edge of town and one city lot at Bayside, Texas Gulf of MeXico): ideal climate for city lots, with house or small acreage. with house close in. Box BE. Republican.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-05
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
Exchanges

so acres, best sandy loam soil; well improved; Will be on paved road soon; no payments due for years; want smaller acreage, improved.
 90 acres, best of soil, small house, best water right in the valley; no payments for years; want smaller acreage, improved city property, or good mortgage paper.
 W. B. JOHNSON, WITH
 CRANENS
 40 East Adams St. m
Arizona republican., 1920-12-05
FOR RENr-HousEs

JUST OFF North Central Avs., new, comfortable, modern 4-room house near car line. to party who buys furni- ture, at bargain. Garage. Rent S35 month. 62 Roanoke Ave, block soutn Thames road It
Arizona republican., 1920-12-05

HOUSE, 1920 E. Moreland 4 rooms and two screens: strictly modern. T
Arizona republican., 1920-12-05

@o-oV SO- Central Ac's
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
DEATH OF w. D. LAUNSTEIN

William D. Launstein, for 60 years
a resident of Owosso township, died
at his home Tuesday. His demise was
the result of senility.
Funeral services were held Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
home.
Mr.. Launstein was born in Ger
many 80 years ago, and at the age OF
16 years, he came to America, settling
with his parents in Atlanta county,
N. Y. In 1856, he was married to
Miss Lucretia Jackson, in New York.
Four years later they came to this
county and Mr.. Launstein bought the
farm in Owosso township, on which
he has since lived.
Surviving Mr.. Launstein are four
children, w. S. Launstein, of New Or
leans, B. C. Launstein at home, Henry
M. Launstein of Owosso, and one
daughter, Mrs. Carrie l.. Cossitt OF
Lawrence, Kas.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
TO BE PAID FOR ADVICE

1t was through the activity of
Congressman Patrick H. Kelley of
Michigan that the bill was passed per-
mitting the detail of United States
naval officers to foreign governments
who request it for the purpose of Sc
curing expert advice in naval mat
ters. The measure is now law, and
provides that such officers may re-
ceive compensation from the govern
ment to which they are assigned in
addition to their pay in the American
navy, and that their period of foreign
service shall be credited as to longe-
vity, retirement and other purposes
the same as service in our own ships.
1t is understood that officers have
already been sent to certain South
American countries in accordance
with the terms of the legislation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
WASHINGTON LETTER.
PATENT PROTECTION

Washington, Oct. ESPECIAL Cor.
respondence. )-Senator George W.
Norris of Nebraska is a keen advo.
cate of legislation that will give to
the public the benefit of inventions
made from time to time by govern
ment employees, and turned over by
them to the federal departments. In
such instances nobody can be induced
to undertake the manufacture of the
new appliance, for the reason that no
protection is afforded against COM
petition. Should it be attempted and
prove to be profitable venture,
other concerns would Immediately en-
gage in the same line and profits to
the pioneer would disappear. Sena-
tor Norris would give an. employee of
the government who makes an i'm
provement opportunity to turn it
over to the Federal Trade Commits
sion, which would then issue license
to some one to manufacture it. The
license fee would be paid into the
Treasury, and out of it the President
would pay the inventor a proper COM
pensation. By following that plan
the public would be assured of the
benefit of the new device, and the
company producing it would be Sc
cure againstI destructive competition.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
ELKS START WORK AND PLAY
FOR 192O-1921

Owosso Elks, No. 753, will open its
winter season with full evenings
program on the night of October Ia,
it is announced. There will be ban
quet at $50 followed by the initia-
ton of nine candidates at $500
o'clock. At IL o'clock there will be
vaudeville, talent from the Strand
theater appearing.
The lodge is planning on a series
of parties for the fall and winter, be-
ginning Friday, Oct. 20 with a dance
at the temple, which Elks and in
vited guests will enjoy. A party at
Thanksgiving and at Christmas and a
masquerade party st. Valentines day
will be part of the program.
Oct. Ia, at the first big lodge meet
ing amendments to the bylaws will
be voted on, one pertaining to the
raising of dues to secure funds to en-
large the temple being most inmport-
ant. One applies to control of the
property and conducting the club
rooms. Every Elk should attend.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
Hart-Moore.

Mr.. Harold Hart, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hart of Bennington township,
and Miss Lois Moore of Lansing, were
quietly married at Detroit, Saturday,
Oct 2, 1920.
After brief sojourn in Toledo, they
will be at home to their many friends
atfl08lNorth Washington street. Lans.
ing. Mr.. Hart is a graduate of Owosso
high school, and since being discharged
from the army on his return from
France, he has been employed at the
Lansing Sugar Company.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
Fire Prevention Day.

Fire Prevention Day, Saturday, Oct.
8, will be observed in this city BY effpfts
Of Chief Howell of the fire dvpoftmbpt,
to show people how to avoid fires Elk.
eibits are to be plabed In two stores ar d
literature passed out. telling people the
best means Of avoiding Area and thHt
to do in case Of fire. ~ HssR sRF'FFNp4N'
In the windows of the Arthur Ward
store, one kitchen, as kitchens should
be, and another kitchen, as kitchens
should not be, are to be shown. In the
store of Southland & Densmore an attic
is to be constructed, showing the dan.
ger Of fire in such places.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
BOULEVARD LIGHT AND WATER
BONDS OFFERED FOR SALE

The city commission has adopted
resolutions, ordering bonds fioated
to finance the city's portion of install
ing the boulevard lights, and to put
in water main extensions both Of
which were recently authorized by the
people.
The water works bonds amount to
$58,40O. This issue will consist of 50
bonds of $1,000 denomination and
one of $4O0. The lighting bonds will
be 16 in number and for 81 900 each.
Both run Is years and will bear in
terest at the rate of six per cent.
Sinking funds are created to take
care of the bonds as they mature.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
FOR RETURN OF SEIZED
PROPERTY

Senator Knute Nelson of Mime
sofa was instrumental in passing
through the Senate the bill returning
to certain people property taken by
the Alien Property Custodian. AS a
result of the Versailles treaty many
former Germans are now citizens of
Poland, Czechoslovakia, and France
thru the annexation of Alsace-Lor-
raine. The property Of such persons
was taken over soon after the en-
trance of this country into the war,
but manifestly it should now be re-
turned to them. The measure makes
provision for that return. Soon
after Mr.. Nelson had secured the ap-
proval of the Senate to its provisions,
the bill was signed by the President
and is now law. sa
AIRPLANE ANTI-DUMPINC BILL
The day before the adjournment Of
the last Congress Representative
John @. Tilson Of Connecticut Sc
cured the passage through the House
of the so-called aeroplane anti-dump-
ing bill. The measure was to fore
stall the threatened dumping on the
market of several thousand obsolete
British airplanes that were about to
be sent to the United States and sold
at figure that would have destroyed
the airplane industry in this country.
The bill had the approval of the War
Department and received a unani-
mously favorable report from the
Committee on Ways and Means Of the
House.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
ZIMMERMAN-KERN

A quiet wedding was solemnlzed
Saturday morning at the home OF MT
and Mrs. T. o. Christian, when their
niece, Mrs. Katherine Kern, was
united in marriage to James N. Zim-
norman. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. w. B. Denny. Mrs.
Kern has resided in Owosso only two
years, but in that time has won many
warm friends. Mr.. Zimmerman is
well known manufacturer, who has
spent the greater part of his life IN
Owosso.
After the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs.
Zimmerman left by automobile Tor
Detroit, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and
other places. Many friends extend
congratulations and best wishes.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
TO BE VOTED ON
AT NOVEMBER ELECTION

Five proposed amendments to the
state constitution are to be submitted
to the voters of Michigan at the cleo
tion on November a, County Clerk
Burnett has been advised by Secre-
tary of State Vaughn.
One of the amendments would put
the matter of fixing the salaries of
the auditor general, secretary of state
and state treasurer, in the hands of
the state legislature. They now draw
$2500 per year, under the statutes.
No proposal is made to alter the sala-
ries Of the governor and attorney gen.
eral, which are $4,000.
Another amendment is designed to
compel those who have not completed
their citizenship but who under the
present law are voting, to take out
their final papers or give up their citi-
zenship.
Under the old law, any person who
declared his intention to become a
citizen of the U. s. two and one
half years prior to Nov. 8, 1894, can
vote without taking out his second
papers. The wife of any foreign
born man who is thus permitted to
vote, is also entitled to vote.
Under the proposed amendment,
such persons must complete their citi-
zenship by taking out their final pa
pers before January 1, 1924, or lose
their rights of citizenship.
The third proposed amendment
would authorize the state legislature
to fix the hours and conditions of
labor for men, women and children.
Under the present constitution, the
legislature fixes the hours and condi-
tions under which women and chill
dren may work but the effect would
be to extend this authority to men.
The fourth amendment would en-
power any municipality to condemn
or buy more land than was needed for
public park, street, or boulevard pur-
poses, and to sell, without restrictions
what was left in excess Of the amount
necessary for it's purposes.
The fifth is the amendment COM
pelling children to attend the pub
lie schools.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
SHAW-KlNCAID

Saturday at the M. E. Parsonage IN
Corunna occurred the marriage OF
Myrtle C. Kincaid to William L.
Shaw, Rev. B. E. Allen officiating.
The couple were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson R. Kincaid, bother OF the
bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw are well known
in both Owosso and Corunna, the for
mer being employed as boilermaker
at the Ann Arbor shops, and the lat
ter having been graduated from the
Corunna high school and also from
the County Normal
After a short trip to Ann Arbor
they will be at home to their friends
at 6I5 Dawson street, 0wcsso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
OUR JOB

The league of nations is nothing
more or less than a scheme to get
the United States to fight the battles
Of Europe until such time as those ma
tions have recuperated from their ex-
haustion of the World War. With
out the United States the league is
impotent. With the United States
the league would at once become vir-
ile-virile with the blood and wealth
Of America.
Mr.. Cox had plenty of time to drive
race horse on the track at the Min
nesota state fair, but he was too busy
to spend couple of hours telling the
Senate investigating committee what
ne knew about the alleged campaign
contributions of the Republicans. He
doesn't even take himself seriously.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
r. I. p.

We still hear of the "active part
the President is to take in the cam
paign. Activity is something which
Mr.. Wilson has not INDUCED in for a
year. His nearest approach to ac-
tion was when he entered his carriage
unassisted, after an inclined runway
had been built from the White House
entrance to the level of the vehicles
step. Why continue the CHASTITY farce
longer. Everybody knows Mr.. Will
son is practically an invalid, able to
give little attention to affairs of state,
or receive citizens who wish to dis
cuss national business with him. No
body will see him during the cam
paign, unless it be to glimpse him re-
clining in his automobile as he takes
his rare rides about Washington. In
deeency he ought to be allowed to rest
in peace, and not be referred to every
day as about to take an active part
in the campaign.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-10-08
SUGAR COMPANY BUYS NEW
HAVEN SPUR

The Owosso Sugar company has
purchased the spur track extending
from Owosso to the New Haven coal
mines, from the Ann Arbor railroad
company. The railroad company was
given permission recently by the
railroad commission to abandon the
track but the sugar company has use
for it in handling beets from its New
Haven weigh station and purchased
it.
Workmen have been busy for some
time, putting the line in good condi-
ton. The sugar company expects to
make contracts with outside capital
lists who are negotiating for the pur-
chase of the coal mines, to haul their
coal.