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The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
STATE OPTION IN BILL
FOR WINE AND BEER

A petition signed by 10 per cent of
the voters of any State would cause
the Secretary of State of the Common
wealth to order a referendum election.
If bill introduced yesterday by Rep
resentative Britten. of Illinois, to
make the prohibition act constitu-
tional," is passed.
The Britten bill would make il pos
sible by referendum vote TO change
the construction of the word 'Iiquor''
and the phrase Intoxicating liquor
so as to include within the scope of
the act only liquors containing more
than per cent alcohol for beer and
IA per cent for wines.
The Illinois member stated yesterday
that his Dill would prevent open con-
fiict between Federal and State au-
thorities and would allay present labor
unrest.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
LEGION CHIEFS
HERE FOR FRAY
Military Policy Committee
Resumes Universal Train
ing Fight.

At conference of the Military
Policy Committee of the American
Legion in Washington yesterday it
was decided to continue the fight
for favorable action by Congress on
the army reorganization bill intro
duced by Senator Wadsworth pro-
viding for universal military train
ing.
The committee is composed of
Thomas w. Miller. of Delaware; H.
l.. Opie. of Staunton. Va; l.. II.
Gignilliat. of Culver. Ind; Frank A.
Warner. of Norfolk. Nebr.: william
]. Donovan, of Buffalo. y. Y; Horace
C. Stebbins, of New York City: Ran
som H. Gillette. of Troy. y. Y, and
Benson w. Hough. of Delaware,
Ohio.
I'VE realize that all legislation is
compromise and must he threshed
out in conference between the two
Houses" declared Chairman Miller
las a result of the conference of
department chiefs of the Legion in
Indianapolis. it was decided to
recommend certain changes IN the
bill; originally proposed Dv Senator
Wadsworth. 1t is for the purpose of
presenting those changes to the Sem
ate Committee on Military Affairs
that the delegation appointed by
Commander Franklin D'Olier is in
Washington today.
The Legion feeI@ that eventually
the country will realize that a sane
universal training program with a
small regular army and a National
Guard operated under the plan pro-
posed in the Wadsworth bill, will
cost to the country less than the
present system of a large regular
army and a National Guard oper-
ated under the National Defense
Act
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
$341,OOO BONDS
TOAD RAE.
Company Permitted to Of
fer E Per Cent to Buy
Equipment.
JAMES ID. ARCHER,

General mortgage per cent gold
bonds to the value of S34l, 900 will
be issued by the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company and
placed on sale at an early date in
accordance with permission granted
by the Public Utilities Commission
on February 25.
Announcement to this effect has
been made by the Commission,
which stipulates that the funds so
acquired shall be used only for
equipment and to reimburse the
company for similar expenditures in
the past.
This amount. together with a
fund of $4,000 already on hand
for the purpose, will he used to pur-
chase 126 new street cars and other
equipment necessary to the opera
tion of the company's lines.
On March %. 1915, the Commits
sion authorized the issuance of
$3.50. 900 worth of bonds. allowing
only this amount Of $685., 900 origi-
naliy asked. The s34l.O00 now to be
issued represents the remainder of
the amount first asked by the COM
pany.
The new bonds will he payable
December I, 1928. and will be dated
December 2, 1918. as originally re-
quested by the company. Besides
the 1e6 new cars. the company will
purchase fifty new open car bodies,
six work cars, will construct a new
car barn at Four-and- half and o
streets southwest, and will pur-
chase one double deck car, one mar
ket car. one electric locomotive, one
instruction car. new automatic
electric switches, six automobiles.
one snow sweeper. and various
other articles of equipment and i'm
provement.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
Traction Employees Will
Meet Officials Tomorrow

Representatives OF motormen and
conductors of the Capital Traction
Company will hold a conference with
officials tomorrow morning on their re-
quest for an increase in wages of near
ly . per cent, it was announced last
night.
Demands for an increase were pre-.
sented Saturday night by E. ]. Cook
man, secretary of Division $50, Anal
gamated Association of Street and
Electric Railway Employees.
In addition to the increases asked
the men ask ten days annual leave
with pay. time and a half for over
time. a ten-hour basic working day
and 20 per cent increase for en-
ployes other than conductors and mo-
tofmen.f
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
Favors Exemption of Coal.

A proposal to exempt distribu-
tion of coal from the Lever food
control act was introduced in the
House yesterday by Representative
Tilson, of Connecticut.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
Advertising Expert to Sneak.

"AnalYzing Advertising VIII be
the subject of an address by T..
Lyell Cunts. vice president Of the
Associated Advertising Clubs ~ th~
World at the weekly luncheon OF
the Advertising Club Of Washington
at Hafvey's restaurant at 1890 T..
IN. To-Day.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
Livestock Perishes in Wreck.

Utica. N. Y, March l. Several
hundred cattle and hogs were killed
or injured today when twenty three
cars of the Swift livestock express.
eastbound on the New York Central
Railway, were derailed between
Whitesboro and Oriska. n. Y. An
agent of the Humane Society said
lie was powerless to kill the in
jured anima-s because of the rules
OF the railway company.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
Southern Will Continue
Offices and Schedules

Division Passenger Agent S. +. Bur-
CESS of the Southern Railway an
nounced last night that the Southern
for the time being Will maintain the
schedule in effect on the roads return
to private ownership and that the
Southern will continue participation in
consolidated ticket offices at points on
its lines.
President Fairfax Harrison OF the
Southern issued a bulletin yesterday
expressing good will toward all en-
ployes under the resumed privatI own
ership regime. Remember" he says,
that you are again at home. that you
are working on your own as part of
an organization i'm which loyalty. ini-
tiative and results are recognized"
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
ORDER INQUIRY
i'm HOUSER CASE
Attorney General Directs
Oregon Official to In
vestigate Charges.

The following statement yester-
day was authorized by Attorney
General Palmer:
"On February Z, a report OF the
Spokane. Washington. grand jury.
making certain accusations against
Max H. Houser, vice president of
the United States Grain Corpora
ton, was filed in the United States
District Court for the Eastern Dis
trtct OF Washington. On February
ID. q certified copy of the report
and recommendations was forward
ed to Washington, where 1t was re-
ceived on February Is. On the
same day february 49,. the Uni
ted States District Attorney at
Portland. Oregon. in whose district
Mr.. Houser resides, was directed to
make full and thorough investi-
cation OF the Spokane grand jury's
charges. The investigation was
promptly started and is now under
way. Every facility possible is be-
ing given the District Attorney"
Statement by Houser.
Portland, Ore, March This
whole thing Is a damnable attempt
to besmirch my integrity. 1t. Is
prompted by politics and jealousy"
declared Max H. Houser, millionaire
grain operator and vice president of
the United States Grain Corporation
for Zone Ten. when asked today for
statement regarding the charges
made against him in the report of
the Federal grand jury at Spokane.
My skirts are absolutely clear.
and / feel secure in the knowledge
that the investigation now being
taken by the Federal attorney at
Portland. following my request to
Attorney General Palmer. will show
there is not the slightest founda-
ton for the sweeping charges made
by the Spokane grand jury.
Tells Of His Interests.
The assertion that I have pre-
tended / had no present connection
with the Pacific Grain Company or
the Portland Touring mills or any
other of my holdings is a lie con-
troll in all nine mills and l4S ware
houses and elevators. purchased H.
100000 bushels OF wheat of the 1919
crop, most of II soft wheat. At
present have less than 100000
bushels on hand. All / bought was
sold by the Pacific Grain Company
to my mills at the price paid to
farmers plus the usual charges.
Quite contrary to the statements
made in the grand jury report,
have done everything in my power
to see that the farmers did not get
the worst OF il. At the same time
/ have consistently tried to keep the
price of -four down. This has in
CURED for me the enmity of some
of the millers.
Charge Held Ridiculous.
'The statement that grain has
been cornered with the idea of max
ing the government buy II for
European relief at an advanced price
is so ridiculous as hardly to merit
denial
Il was anxious to resign as vice
president of the grain corporation
last July and it was only at the in
stigation of julius II. Barnes and
because of the personal appeal sent
to all of us by President Wilson
from Paris that ! consented to stay
in Office. Now this is what ! get
for it,"
Press reports of the action of the
Spokane grand jury caused discus
sion in Washington yesterday of the
possibility of a Congressional in
quiry.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
EiRht-Year.Old Boy Adopted.

Chief Justice Mccoy in the Dis
trict Supreme Court yesterday leg
affzed the adoption of S-year-old
Paul Bowen, a founding. by Noah
". and Mary E. Mcgowan. Ma
rowan is employed in the Postoffice
Department. and resides at 41S Q
street northwest. He has been car
ing for the youngster since 1915.
The decree changes the boys name
70 Paul Bowen Mcgowan.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
Purchasing Agent Bill Passes.

Richmond, Va. March 1.-The State
purchasing agent bill passed the
house today. The bill comes out on
recommendation of Governor Davis.
1t authorizes the creation of a State
commission which shall designate a
purchasing agent to buy all supplies
for the State departments and to
define his duties.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
Kent Quits Tariff Board.

To enter the campaign for United
States Senator from California.
William Kent. member of the
United States Tariff. Commission.
has rendered his resignation to
President Wilson, effective yester-
day. He is a former Representa-
tive from California.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-02
War Veterans Plan Convention.

Directors iof the Washington
Chamber of Commerce will meet to.
night in the chamber rooms, Homer
Building. at o'clock A committee
of the VetSrans of Foreign Wars
will conferI with the committee on
convention3 tomorroF afternoon.
Arrangements will be made fdr the
annual convention of the veterans
here SEPTEMBER 13.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-30
WILL REED BOLT?'
Missouri Senator Can Head New
Third Party.
Independents Prepare for Big
Convention July 10.

Chicago, June 30.-Senator James
A. Reed of Missouri. who was refused
a delegates seat at the Democratic
national convention, may have an OPP
portunity to head a third party ticket,
which will be named here within the
next two weeks, according to hackers
Of the proposed third party movement
today.
In a statement issued today by A
w. Kicker. treasurer and member of
the executive committee of the Com
mittee of Forty-eight. Reed was COM
mended for the stand he has taken
against the president.
Ricker's statement was issued fol-
lowing the publication here of a signed
editorial by William r. Hearst. sup
porting Reed as a new party candi-
date.
Ricker's statement pointed out that
delegates are coming to our conven-
ton on July 10 from every state in
the Union for the purpose of organ
izing a new party and formulating a
platform which will mean something"
The Committee of Forty-eight will
hold its convention on July 10 and the
labor party will meet the following
day. These parties are expected to
amalgamate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-30
Topeka GOLFERS WON
Kansas City Visitors Were Able to En-
joy RainstoFm.

Even tho they were more than
doubly beaten in the golf contest at
the Country club. Tuesday afternoon
by Topeka golfers to a Nassau score
of Is to 8, the Kansas City banker
golfers, paid a high tribute to the
courtesy extended them by the To-
pekans and also to the Topeka Coun-
try club which they describe as one
of the most beautiful courses in the
west.
The matches were played in fore
some and altho the storm cut short
some of the slower games, the large
majority of the players finished the
eighteen holes. Immediately after
each golfer had taken his shower and
rested short while. a six o'clock
dinner was served in the Country
club, at which John A. Prescott, of
Kansas City, formerly of Topeka, and
Gov. Henry J. Allen were the princi-
pal speakers. E. L. Copeland was
POSTMASTER. Prescott made an ad-
dress of thanks to the Topeka golfers
to which Governor Allen responded.
The Topekans in the tournament
were: E. L. Copeland. J. R. Koontz.
Robert Pierce. F. NJ. Bonebrake, ]. NJ.
Cornell, w. w. Strickland, Armin Fas-
s1er, c. B. Merriam, Harrison, Morgan,
Frank Griggs. DR.. w. N. West, Har-
low Hurley, F. w. Freeman. and H.
l.. Hall.
The visitors. captained by E. f.
Swinney, president of the First Ma
tional bank of Kansas City. were: E.
o. Bragg, w. NJ. Fible, A. C. Jobes,
H. P. Wright, John A Prescott, F. P.
T. Alternately, c. S. Jobes, Hal Gay
lord, George S. Hovey. J. w. Perry,
Charles Russell. j. F. Downing, Mason
Dean, and Ford D. Harvey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-30
JUST AS WILSON

Continued from Page Onel
form of single plank, the subcom-
mittee adjourned al a. m. until $50,
when the deliberations were resumed.
Works From Two "MoGeIs."
The subcommittee began working
from two model platforms, one the
Virginia Democratic platform, spe-
officially approved by President Will
son, and the other a draft known as
the administration platform, which
Secretary of State Colby had before
him.
Agreeing at the outset that their
work was only tentative and would
face review and revision by the full
committee. subcommittee members de-
cided to do their work deliberately.
Early in the evening they discussed
the League of Nations plank. Senator
Walsh of Montana urging that the
Wilson plank as the latest draft of the
league plank is known, should not be
adopted.
Must Have Reservations.
He said it's demand for treaty rati-
fication without substantial reserva-
tions would act as a boomerang upon
the Democratic party, and pointed
out the futility of expecting unquai-
fled ratification, without a strong reSer-
walton to Article X unless the Demo-
Gratis won overwhelming control of the
senate. Even then. Walsh indicated. it
would be difficult to get enough Demo-
Gratis to vote for ratification unless
Article X was modified by a strong
reservation.
After expressing his views on the
subject with considerable vigor, Walsh
left the meeting and did not return.
He denied that discord caused him to
depart.
War of Words on Words.
The differences of opinion which de-
tsale
on phraseology, for the most. There
was, however, some division of opinion
as to the wisdom of Incorporating an
Irish plank. Some members of the
subcommittee counselled silence, while
others advocated a reference to Ire
land in connection with the League of
Nations as the hope of oppressed peo-
pie for redress, thru the operation of
Article X, which would give the
United States the friendly right to
call Ireland's condition to the atten-
ton of the league. No member of the
subcommittee advocated adoption of
the Irish plank presented to the reso-
lutions committee yesterday by Frank
p. Walsh and Senator Phelan.
The labor plank and those planks
asked for by women's organizations
will present little difficulty, members
said, as it was almost unanimously
agreed that strong declarations favor
ing the demands of organized labor
and of women in industry and the
home, should be written into the plat
form.
Senator Glass said at the conclusion
of the session that it was difficult to
predict when the subcommittee would
finish its work. but indications were it
would not be for twenty-four hours.
This would throw the reporting of
the platform to the convention by the
full committee over to Thursday after
noon. or possibly Friday.
Beer Plank Almost Sure.
Some of the subcommittee were OPP
timistic over prospects of harmony on
this fundamental dispute They had
slept on" administration and other
proposed planks stuffed in their peck
cts when their meeting broke up
shortly before o'clock this morning
and i was asserted by influential sub
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-30
COLLEGE GIRLS INTO KITCHENS
Scarcity of Cooks Colncldent With
Shortage of Help in Wheat Fields.

Salina, Kan, June 30.-The young
women in central and western Kansas
are having a part in the harvest as
well as the men. A large number of
the girls attending business college in
this city have been called home to
assist in the homework during the
harvest. While there appears to be a
plenty of harvest hands the women
help is limited and for this reason the
girls are compelled to leave school to
help the mother. This is said to be
the first time students have been
called home to assist in the work in
large numbers, there always before
having been plenty of house help.
Altho the entire district here has
been overcrowded with harvest hands,
many of them could not find work,
there seems to be no rush of harvest
cooks, which are generally plentiful.
Fasteners who have come to harvest
this year for the first time have not
been able to resort to the usual occu
patton of the man who does not sign
UP with a crew and get berths as
cooks helpers.
With the tantalzing headlines of
SIS wages still branded in their me-
mories, they would evidently rather
starve and have the chance of signing
on late, than start as helpers to the
cooks, who, few as they are, are hav-
ing hard time finding kitchen hands,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-30

committee members that the tentative
mmendation on the league and
treaty plank would go to the full
committee with virtually substantial
agreement. Some of the more hope
full even expressed the view that the
threatened fight in the full committee
might be averted.
On prohibition the subcommittee
remained largely at sea. Suggestions
for d wet plank which would de-
clare for repeal of the 18th amend
ment or annulment of the Volstead
enforcement law. were said to have
been virtually thrown overheard by
tacit consent in the subcommittee
bit the fight for beer and wine"
plank on one hand and some sort of
a prohibition declaration on the other
was reported still in progress. Secre-
tary of State Colby. according to re-
ports slipping out from closely sealed
quarters said to be favoring a beer
and wine provision. The report was
accorded significance because of Mr..
Colby's recent conference with Presi-
dent Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-30
WILSON, KING, SAYS ALIEN
Judge Examining Him for Citizen
ship Forced 10 Agree in Principle
With Applicant.

Chicago. June S0-After eleven
years residence in the United States,
IgnatZ kaczmorek appeared before the
federal bar OF justice today to swear
allegiance to his adopted land and be-
come a loyal citizen thereof Ignatz
was part of a line of 800 similarly in
spired aliens who appeared before
Judge Carpenter.
Ever heard of Wilson," he was
asked.
yeah" said Ignatz, 1--WE heard"
who is he?" insisted the ques-
toner.
THE king" said Ignatz.
Judge Carpenter nodded. ct guess
he isn't far off at that" said the
Judge. Consider it an answer"
OF the 900 who applied for similar
privileges approximately 290. includ-
ing Ignatz, were accorded their papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-30
Morning Grain Letter.

FURNISHED by B. C. Christopher & Coz
Chicago, June 30-Tribune: Red rust
has been found at Hamilton, n. D., and at
point about four miles from Fergus Falls,
MINI. They are disposed to await develop
ments before expressing opinions as to the
effect rust would have on the markets.
Should it prove the ordinary red leaf rust
as Is present in wheat and other grains
nearly every year, little or no damage is
to be anticipated.
Rains and cooler weather over the lead
ing grain states west and southwest came
unexpectedly yesterday and Monday night
and upset calculations of the bulls.
New order Issued by the l. c. c. requires
eastern and southern roads to give western.
southwestern and northwestern lines &c, 600
box cars. This is in addition to the recent
order for $4,000 cars of which only %, 600
have been delivered.
Chicago Board of Trade will open Sat
urday, July 3, and be closed Monday. July
D. Directors decided against extra holiday
yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-30
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, June So-CoRN Uneasiness
regarding possible development of black
rust In the spring wheat belt tended today
to lift prices for other grain. including
corn. 1t was pointed out that existing
weather conditions, together with the late
ness of the spring wheat crop added ma
terally TO danger that severe reduction of
the expected 1920 yield of wheat might take
place. After opening unchanged to &c
lower with July s1.5al to $1.T6 and Septem-
bet S1.7015 to Sill, the corn market scored
material gains all around.
Prices closed heavy. 11sc to 34c net low
er with July Slips to LIS and September
S1.6 SJs to $1.69
OATS-Oats were firmer with corn.
Opening prices which ranged from 1sc de-
cline TO sc advance, including September
at SIC to S1%c were followed by a general
upturn-
PROFESSIONALS in grain and
hogs gave steadiness to provisions. Bust
ness was mostly the changing of contracts
from July to September.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
1.-The range of prices on grain futures On
Chicago Board of Trade as reported by
Empire Commission Co., 301 New England
Bldg)
Chicago, June so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-30
new STRIKE FOR JULY 5
Over 100000 Railway Men Threaten
WaIlxout IL Demands Fail.

Philadelphia, June 3O.-PennsyI-
vania road officials here today again
considered demands of Harry S. JEFF
fiery, chairman of the advisory board,
Philadelphia, and Camden Federation
No. 90. He said 100000 men would
go on strike at IL a. m. July 5, unless
the demands are met.
A conference of union representa-
tives from New York. St. Louis, Chi
cago, Buffalo, Baltimore. Trenton,
Wilmington and Philadelphia will be
held in Pittsburgh July l, to decide
on strike action, it was learned today.
The strike of $4,000 shopmen, tow
ermen and freight handlers, scheduled
for IL a. m. yesterday was called off
by Jeffrey after a special meeting of
the advisory board. when by vote of
IS to A. II was decided to defer cessa-
ton of work until a general meeting
could be held, he said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-30
SPLIT ON LEAGUE PLANK
kentucky Women Delegates in Row
Over Vote on Platform.

San Francisco June 30.-The near
split in the ranks of the Democratic
women delegates over the League of
Nations issue, which occurred Mon
day, leaves Miss Laura Clay, dele
gate from Kentucky, deserted by her
colleague, Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart,
the other woman delegate at large
from the same state.
Miss Clay, at a caucus meeting, had
urged the woman delegates to the con-
vention, not to endorce the keynote
speech of Homer Cummings, which
was strongly prologue.
Mrs Stewart, in an interview today
bitterly attacked her colleague on the
issue.