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The Columbia evening Missourian., 1920-09-13
BEARCATS DEFE1T
ucB4INE, 4 TO ?

The Columbia Bearcats defeated the
McBaine baseball cam a, the fair
grounds yesterday afternoon, 4 to 2.
Both teams played good ball.
The line-ups were:
Columbia-C, Nichols. pitcher; Je;t,
catcher; Quick, first baseman; Swindale.
second baseman; Hawkins, third base
man; II. Nichols, shortsiop; Reed, left
fielder; Hopper, center fielder; Sap
pingion. right fielder.
McBaine-Sims, pitcher: Thornton.
catcher; Steward. first baseman; II. Eas-
ley. second baseman; B. Easley, third
baseman; Hancock. shortsiop; Turner,
tes; fielder; Sappington. center fielder;
Seery. Fight fielder.
The score by innings:
lebaine ....... 90 0 co OO2-2
Columbia ...... c21 1c0l0 -
The Bearca;s viii 20 to HirE-ine rext
Sunday TO play r,,urn .an.e.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
300 SPIES IN ARMY
Former Captain Was Sent to U.
S. by Germany.
Absconded With $4,000 Of Hls Corn.
panys Funds at Camp Sewer
Few Weeks After Armistlce.

New York, Dec. 9.-An amazing
story Of German espionage during the
war was disclosed when John Willet,
former captain In the Forty-eighth
United States infantry, confessed he
was really Hans WiIlers, a cadet In
the German army until 1914, when he
was sent to this country with 300 9TH
er cadets to join the American army
and become United States officer.
Willet, Willers or Willars, as his
name was variously recorded by po-
lice and military authorities, admitted
he had absconded with $1,000 Of his
company's funds at Camp Sewer on
November 2S, 1918, few weeks after
the armistice, and deserted.
1t was this offense and not any sus-
picion Of his spy role which resulted
In his arrest here when Hugh ]. Han
nigan, formerly first lieutenant in
the Forty-eighth, recognized the de-
serter on the street and hailed a po-
liceman.
you would be surprised how many
high German officials held jobs in
Washington during the war;" Willet
told Detective Sergeant OLeary. The
prisoner made this statement after he
had narrated how he came here and
what he would have done had his regi-
ment been sent to France.
II would have led my men to slaugh-
ter. and could have been useful to my
own country in many other ways" i"
Willet declared, according to the po-
lice, in explaining why he and others
were sent to the United States to en-
list In the American army.
After Willet had told his story the
detectives got in touch with the COM
mandant's Office at Fort Jay, Cover
nor's island, and learned Willet was
wanted by the army authorities. A
half hour later an armed guard hand
cuffed Willet and took him to Fort
Jay, where he was locked up In the
Castle William prison.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
SEE REVIVAL OF TRADE SOON
Cotton Prices Back to Previous Low
Levels-Decreased Public Pur-
chasing Power Noticeable.

New York, Dec. 11.-Dun's review of
business for week ending December
10: While a general turn for the bet
ter in business is still delayed express
sions of confidence are rather more
numerous. Inasmuch as sentiment
is an important factor in any CONNER
cial movement, the increased feeling
manifest in various quarters is OBJ
viously an encouraging indication.
With the progress of the economic re-
adjustment future is being viewed
with less apprehension and hopes Of
some revival after the end Of the year
are growing stronger. The changed
situation in the iron and steel indus
try finds partial reflection in the No
vember statistics Of pig iron produc-
ton. With demands falling off, re-
duction in output was foreshadowed.
The general hide market, which failed
to respond to the recent large clear
ance movement of domestic packer
stock, continues without new business
of moment Maintenance of the re-
cent active buying of gray cotton goods
has not been witnessed and prices
have shown a tendency to fall back
to previous low levels upon the abate-
ment Of demand. Recognition of a
decreased public purchasing power is
becoming more general and the les
sened consumption is as noticeable in
the agricultural sections as in the In
dustrial centers. Unemployment mean
while Is increasing, further curtail-
ment appearing at New England points
and elsewhere. AS the business re-
adjustment progresses, the tendency
toward reduction in bank clearings be-
comes more marked. Commercial
failures this week in the United States
as reported by R. G. Dun & Co., are
three hundred and twenty-six.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
U. S. WEEKLY MARKET REPORT
Butter, Cheese and Potato Prices
Continue Downward.
WEEKLY MARKErGRAM.

By y. S. BUREAU OF MARKETS)
Washington, Dec. 13.-Week ended Dec
10-GRAIN-Wide fluctuations and {
weak undertone have dominated thu
weeks grain markets. A decided down
ward movement took place ON the 10th
as q result of federal reserve bank repor1
stating that beginning of liquidation Oh
reduction of bank loans is imperative
Trade in corn particularly was verI
heavy on the 10th and corn futures arr
decidedly weaker. Cash wheat condition.
futures. No. soft red winter at Chicago
S6c over December. For the week Chi
cago March wheat lost &c, closing a
N:57B; May corn, SC, at 71Ac. Minneap
Oils March wheat down &c, at 1885: Kan
cents, at A.71%- Minneapolis reports poo
milling demand continues. Chicago De
cember wheat closed at s1.60S; Decembe
corn, 6S16c.
HAY-Market remains very dull witt
but little demand, which is mostly local
Prices of better grades have been wei
maintained because of lighter receipts
Lower grades easier in several markets
Embargo placed at Cincinnati a few day
ago has been lifted
FEEDING improvement of any conse
quence is noted in the demand for feeds
Hominy and gluten feed remain strong
Wheat mill feeds dull and easier In man
markets. Bran quoted Minneapolis, s25 sd
Cincinnati, $S3, which are lowest quota
tons this year.
DAIRY PRoDUCTs-Butter trading ha
shown some Improvement during tn
week. Prices fairly firm at 1 to &c belo,
market prices a week ago. Storage har
to move on account low prices Of fresh
Closing prices, 90 score: New York, 531kc
Chicago, 4S1zc; Philadelphia, 531zc; Bos
ton, SIC. Cheese markets showing weak
ness, December 6, prices at WILSON'S In pri
mary markets averaging &c below las
week. Usual light demand this sea
son of year and weakness ir butte
markets are given as factors s:ausin
weakness. Fresh cheese prices in Wis
consin now average aroaad &c, Twins
22zc, Daisies; 221zo, Double Daisies; 231z
Young Americas and Longhorns; 241z
Square Prints.
FRUITS AND vEGETABLES-Pota
prices continued to decline at northes
I. o. b. markets, losing about 15c per Il
lbs sacked, at $1.25 to $.48 Chicago ca
| lot market declined IS to 30c. closing 6
$.S5 to $1.45: Apple prices steady; A Q
Baldwins, s4 to s4.25 per brl.
LIVE STOCK AND MEATsChicas
| live stock: Hogs, fat lambs and mo!
classes of cattle at Chicago showed moo
crate declines during the week. The d,
| probation in hogs averaged 55c per i
| lbs. Beef steers lost 25c to Soc; cows an
| heifers, 25c to 75c; feeding steers, 40c
| Soc. Despite numerous fluctuations fl
| lambs closed at net decline of 81. Feet
| ing lambs and ewes practically ur
| changed. December 10 top Chicago price
| Hogs, 1918; yearling steers, $1525; goo
beef steers, $13 to S13.25; heifers. si1.2
\ cows, s9.75; feeder steers, $3.50; western
5000; veal calves, $1O.5O; fat lombs, 81. 4
feeding lambs, $H.25; ewes, $3.50.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
HOUSE AMENDS
A JOHNSON BILL
Change Provides Barring of
Aliens One Year Instead
of Two.
SPAIN SENDS REDS, CHARGE
Secretary of War Baker Explains Re-
organization of the Army on Peace
Basis-No Discretion to Any
body, He Says.

Washington, Dec. 13.-An amend
ment to the Johnson immigration bill
limiting the embargo on immigration
to one year instead of two was adopt
ed by the house, 81 to %. 1t was Of
fered by Representative Mann (Rep)
of Illinois.
Charges that foreign governments
"are financing the movement of radi-
Gals from several countries in Europe
to the United States," were made by
Representative Knutson (Rep), Min
nesota, who opened debate In the
house on the Johnson bill.
Spain is a seething mass Of an
archy," Mr.. Knutson declared, "and
its government is dumping IL on the
United States. We have more now
than we know what to do with We
ought to deport them."
He added that If tonnage were avail
able from 100000 to 100000 Eu-
ropeans would migrate to America
within a year.
An amendment to the pending immi-
grafton bill designed to safeguard the
existing agreement with Japan re-
garding immigration from that coun-
try was approved by the house immi-
grafton committee.
Chairman johnson said the amend
ment would not in any way let down
the bars against japanese immi-
grants.
Provisions Of the army reorganiza-
ton act fixing the peace-time strength
of the regular army at approximately
t2S0,OO0 men are mandatory and leave
mo discretion to anybody" Secretary
Baker told the house military com.
mittee, explaining his action ir
ordering recruitment up to that
figure.
The secretary had been asked by
Chairman Kahn why the limit Of 49,
600 provided in the army appropria-
ton bill had been exceeded.
Mr.. Baker said the approximate
figure was merely the joint judgment
of congress and the War department
making a forecast as to the prob
able maximum recruitment during the
year.
There had been, he added, no agree
ment or understanding that it would
not be exceeded.
Representative Greene Rep) Yer
mont, asked If it had not been the
practice in the past for the executive
branch to fix the strength Of the army
h~v /.
gress. The secretary insisted that the
reorganization bill had set no limits
but fixed a specific strength.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
THREAT OF DIRECT ACTION
Movement by British Unemployed Is
Causing Some Uneasiness Among
the Authorities.

Ionccn.-British unemployed are Or
ganiziog for direct action. A general
staff has been formed, it was learned.
The officers will wear red badges Ia
the form Of rosettes. Headquarters
have been established at 1slington to
direct demonstrations in London. The
tslipS. headquarters are constantly
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Gods Plan.

The dew is the symbol of Gods low
ing and continual care. Said a man,
'T would become a Christian if l
thought could live up to it through
all the weary days that follow" That,
Of course, is the hardest part of the
Christian life; 1t is not making the de-
cision, but it is keeping it through the
days that follow. Now, the dew comes
morning after morning. 1t comes
where rain never falls. It gives re-
freshment and strength for the day.
Literally it gives to the earth a nightly
baptism of new life. That is Gods
plan for the earth. That, too, is His
plan for our day-by-day life.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
HOGS SUFFER BIG sLUMF
Lowest Point Since 1916 Reported i
Chicago Market-Prime Butchers
Sell at $9.35 a HundredWeight.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-The lowest poin
since 1916 was reported in the no;
market when prime butchers sold a
$3.50 and the average cost gave indi
cation Of falling below $685. a hun
dredweight. Killers took no activ
part in the opening trade, but pre-
ferred to wait until the minor trader
had completed their operations, for j
was apparent that there would b
more than enough hogs to go aroune
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
FLASHES
OFF THE WIRE

Vienna, Dec. 10.-Dr. Michael Ham,
nisch was elected President Of Aus
tria.
Chicago, Dec. 10.-The Cubs bought
George Maisel, Portland outfielder
who hit 800 last season. he is said
to be the cream of the coast out
flelders.
Manila, p. l., Dec. 10.-Thirty Moros
were killed in the Sulu islands in a
battle with the Philippine constabulary
growing out of efforts to encourage
education Of children, 1t was learned
here in official advices from the gov
ernor Of Jolo.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17

Fears Of disorder lead the govern.
ment to adopt policy of aloofness
toward the seizures where no damage
was being done to property.
Municipal offices of seven sub
divisions Of Greater London have been.
occupied by unemployed to shelter
their families. More than 200 vacant
houses have been commandeered.
The unemployed are threatening to
make a great demonstration in front
of the houses of parliament, and au-
thorities fear an attack on the pre-
mier's official desidence.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17

made by the International Communica-
tion congress.
A preliminary report, giving an out
line of the arrangement it is expected
to perfect, was made public by spe-
cial committee, including delegates
from the United States, Great Britain,
France and Japan.
In nearly all the world except the
United States, telegraph systems, it
is pointed out. are governmentally
owned and operated. and in many
countries radio communication is a
government monopoly. Consequently,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17

with a view to facilitating communf.
cations, the congress gave special at,
tentfon to the establishment of salts
factory working relations between pri
vate enterprises and government ad-
ministrations.
For guidance and control of the
proposed union the congress makes
provision for an electrical communica-
tions council. consisting of representa-
tives of the United States, Great Brit
ain, Japan and France and four rep
resentatives to be selected by the other
powers.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Right and Wong.

There is no such g. thing as neu-
trality where right and wrong are
concerned. Cowardice may counsel
taking no side, but the challenge will
ring out at every turn: "Who goes
there?" and however much we may
desire to avoid it, we will be num-
bered among friends or foe. "He that
is not with Me is against Me-" said
the Master, and the same division still
holds good.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17

guarded by large force Of armed men.
Seizures Of property by the unem-
pIoyed are taking place throughout
England, but the movement is being
conducted quietly.
One OF the latest seizures was at
Ayton, where 500 unemployed seized
the municipal baths.
An organization known us the Fed
Grafton Council of Unemployed has
boon organized. Local councils of the
organization have already been estab-
lished in thirty-six boroughs of Lon
don, and others are being formed.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17

Earlier in the week another Cana
dian, Minister of Justice Doherty, pro-
posed an amendment to the covenant
that would erase article X, and though
he was forced to yield to the assem-
bly's determination to put over until
next year action on amendments; he
made bitter protest against domina-
ton of the leagues affairs by the
council. On Wednesday Lord Robert
Cecil took another wallop at article <,
offering a motion to relieve members
of the league from obligations laid On
them by that article. When France,
Holland, Sweden and Czecho-Slovakia
objected, the proposal was referred to
the legal section secretariat to ascer-
tain If the league could make reserva-
tions on it's own covenant. The assem-
bly, committee on new members de-
cided in favor Of admitting Finland
and Luxembourg, but deferred action
on Albania and the Baltic states.
Considerable time was devoted by
the assembly to discussing the war on
typhus in the Near East. Several
delegates appealed to the world to
stamp out the scourge that is gradual
ly spreading over Europe, and good
progress was made in raising the ESQ.,
600 pounds necessary to set the cam
paign in motion.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
NEWS review OF
CURRENT EVENTS
President Urges independence
for the Philippines and a
Loan to Armenia.
BOTH OPEN TO OBJECTION
Canadian Delegate Stirs League AS
sembly by Scoring European States
manship-Attacks on Article *
Prospects for Irish Settlement
Good, Says Lloyd George.
gv EDWARD w. PIcKARD.

Congress is on the JOB again, WIN
plenty of work to do and the prospect
of not getting a great deal OF it done
before March 4, with the exception OF
appropriation legislation and the pos
sible passage of bills for the creation
of a budget and the restriction of
immigration. President-elect Harding,
who occupied his seat in the senate
for a day or two, urged upon his col
leagues the need of quick and nom
partisan work, and intimated that an
extra session would be called soon
after his Inauguration.
President Wilson was desirous of
appearing in person before congress
to deliver his message, but was dis
suaded at the last minute by his ply
sicians and the document was read by
the clerks. In his opening generaliza-
tions Mr.. Wilson said autocracy was
again to the fore in Europe, and that
it was up to the United States to
save democracy by giving an example
of its successful operation, enacting
and enforcing just laws and standing
j
vidual nations" Aside from domestic
matters he made just two specific rec
concentrations. The first was that a
large loan be made to Armenia, the
money to be expended under the su-
pervision of an American commission.
Compliance of congress with this re-
quest is made somewhat doubtful by
recent deN elopments in Armenia,
where the Russian Reds are now in
almost complete control and have set
up a soviet government. The Presi-
dent also advised that complete inde-
Philippines. This, too, will be opposed
by many congressman who do not
agree with Mr.. Wilson that the people
Of the islands have succeeded in main
tanning stable government. Prob
ably most of our lawmakers would be
glad to get rid of the Philippines. how
ever, if it were not for the proposition
that we should guarantee their indie
| pendence, policy that likely would
| involve us in serious complications, if
| not wars, in the not distant future.
The President recommended the
early adoption of a budget system, the
institution of rigid economy in gov
ernment expenditures, better care for
disabled soldiers, revision and simpli-
| fication of the tax laws and protection
for the agricultural industry-an of
which meets the approval Of most of
the people.
The message made no mention of
the League of Nations, but the predic-
ton was made in Washington that Mr.
Wilson would lay the treaty and cove
nant before the senate again, un-
changed, and would continue the fight
for ratification up to the moment of
his retirement from the White House
and afterward as a private citizen
Another matter which he omitted from
his message was the restriction OF
stoppage of immigration. This was
taken by some to mean that if con.
gress passed a drastic act he would
veto it.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
MODELLED ON POSTAL UNION
Plan for Establishment of Central Con-
troll of Teiegraphfe, Gable, and
Radio Communications.

Washington.-The establishment Of
universal electrical communications
nnion, which it Is hoped to model ul-
tfmately after the International Pos
tai union, having as its object the In
ternational reciprocal exchange of tele-
graphic, cable and radio commnnica-
lions, will be the Recommendation
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
TWO MAIL BANDITS TO PRISON
Fred Poffenbarger and orviIIe Phillip
of Council Bluffs Sentenced
After Pleading Guilty.

Des Mones, Ia, Dec. 9.-Fred Pot
fenbarger and Orville Phillips of Coun
Gil Bluffs, two of the participants il
the big mail robbery there recently
were sentenced to 18 and Is years il
prison at Leavenworth by Judge Mar
tin ]. Wade of the United States Dis
trict court. They pleaded guilty.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17

Senator Harding announced that he
would resign from the senate between
January 10 and January 15 and that
Senator-elect Willis would be appoint
I'd his successor. Governor Cox there
that if he wished to leave the senate
earlier he would gladly name Mr.. Will
lis to fill the vacancy. Mr.. Harding
returned to his home in Marion to pre-
pare for the series of conferences with
national leaders concerning the policy
4 his administration.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17

Despite the knowledge that the res
toration of Constantine would cut
Greece off from all political and f1nan-
cial support by the great powers, the
Greek cabinet sent word to the for
mer king that the people had voted in
favor of his return, and invited him to
resume the throne. Premier Rhallis
of course recognizes the seriousness
of the situation. but probably he feels
he must obey the mandate Of the peo-
pie. Paris had story to the effect
that Constantine plans to overcome
the financial troubles Of the country
by giving concessions for number of
great gambling casinos in various
Greek cities that are favorite resorts
of tourists. Another Paris report was
that the Greek cabinet had asked Con-
stantine to abdicate in favor Of the
crown prince, but at this writing this
has not been confirmed.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Roosevelt confers With Gov. Co

Columbus, o., Dec. 13.-Franklin d.
Roosevelt, Democratic candidate for,
vice president at the recent election,
conferred with Gov. Cox, at the ex-.
ecutive Office for several hours. 1t was
their first meeting since election.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Give Cost of Treaty

Washington, Dec. 10.--A special mes
sage giving the complete expenses Of
the American peace commission dur
ing its work abroad as $1,65l, ,191. was
transmitted to the senate by Presi-
dent Wilson.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Close Door to Tax Revision.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Income tax
relief legislation requested by business
interests is impracticable at this ses-'
sion of congress, Republican members,
of the senate finance committee decid-
ed at an informal conference.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Sugar Company Cuts Pay 10 Per C

Sugar Company Cuts Pay 10 Per Cent.
New York, Dec. 13.-The American
Sugar Refining company announces a
general reduction of 10 per cent in
wages, which affects more than $500
laborers in its northern ref1neries, and
is effective from December 6.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Two Killed in TroIIev Crash

Ravenna, o., Dec. 10.-Two person,
were killed and 20 injured, a number
believed fatally, in a head-on collision
between a passenger and an express.
car on the Akron-Ravenna division O,
the Northern Ohio Traction company.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
1.34e Neuroes in Canton

Washington, Dec. 9.-The census bu
reau announced that the population or
Canton, o., is 67,091, of which S50O(
are white and 1,349 negroes. The 191.
figures showed 1876 whites and 297
negroes.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Harding to Rush Peace.

New York, Dec. 13.-One of the first
acts of the new administration will be
to make peace with Germany and re-
peal the wartime powers of the Pres.
ident, Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin
declared here in an address.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Seize 400 Hunnarians

Rome, Dec. 13.-Four hundred Hun
garian subjects against whom the DO
lice have sufficient evidence to shov
they have been conspiring agains
public order in Italy have been ar
rested at Bologna.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Copper Mine Shut; MANY Out

Butte, Mont, Dec. 9.-The Leonard
copper mine here. which for some time
has been operating with reduced
forces, has ceased operation entirely.
Several hundred men are out of en-
ployment as a result of the shutdown
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Or. charles q. Hsckert Dies

Springfield, o., Dec. 9.--Rev. Charles
q. Heckert, fifty-seven, president
emeritus Of wittenberg college, died
at his home in this city. Heart dis
ease was the cause Of death. He had
been III for several months.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-12-17
Praying.

No one will pray for the perfected
heart earnestly, perseveringly, belfev-
ingly, until he accepts Gods Word
fully that it is positive command and
an immediate duty to be perfect
Rev. Andrew Murray.