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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26
BRITAIN HOLDS MARTIAL
LAW UNDESIRABLE NOW

LONDON, Nov. 26.-An Official tele-
gram was received by the Irish office
from Dublin Castle this afternoon re-
porting the arrest OF Arthur Griffith.
but the nature of the charge was not
revealed.
Although violence in all its forms
still stalks through Ireland. the
British Sovernmcnt has decided not
TO impose martial law at this time.
That the advisability of imposing
martial law on Ireland has be N
under consideration by the cabinet
since Sunday was revealed today.
Premier Lloyd George stated, how
ever, that IL was undesirable" to at
tempt to enforce martial law at pre-
sent.
News of fresh disorders was re-
ceiycd during the day. Michael Nor
an. a Sim Fem volunteer, was shot
while attempting to escape from
Black and Tan policemen in Galway.
Martin Lyons. an eX-soldier. was shot
and killed.
The body of Dennis oDonnell was
found ut Mitchelstown, riddled with
bullets.
A serious clash between civilians
and police occurred at Miilstreet in
County Cork. Houses Were burned
and shops looted. While civilians were
attempting TO put out a hre. bombs
were dropped and exploded in burn
ing houses. The women and children
fed from the village in panic.
The Roman Catholic bishop OF CAL
way has received an anonymous
death threat II any effort is made to
interfere with the soldiers and police
in that district, according to dis
patch from Dublin. The telegram
added the bishop had notified Sir
Hamar Greenwood, chief secretary for
ireland, that he would be held re-
sponsible il any attempt were made
on the prelates life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26
CH|CAGO.EDUCATOR
ADDED T0PR0BERS

Dean Robert Morss Lovctt, Of Chi
cago University has been added 10
the subcommittee Of the American
Commission on Conditions in ireland,
which viii 80 TO England and ireland
IN search OF first-hand evidence.
Dean Lovett has accepted an invita-
ton to serve on the subcommittee If
he can obtain leave OF absence from
his duties at the university.
The subcommittee now numbers
five. with Major Oliver +. Newman,
OF this city. AS chairman. Major New
man and the other original members
the Rev. pr. Norman Thomas. Of
New York city; James II. Maurer.
president Of the Pennsylvania State
Labor Federation. and Arthur Glea-
son. Of New York city-applied for
their passports today.
Dean Lovett has held the chair OF
English literature at Chicago Uni
versity for many years. He has a
wide acquaintance in British intel
,ectual circles.
In sending his application for n
passport. the Rev. DR.. Thomas wired
to Secretary Colby: an applying for
a passport as member OF the
American Commission on Ireland,
may | make clear that | am animated
now as in the past by profound de-
sire for world peace which is inevita-
bly, menaccd by continuance Of strife
and hatred between England and Ire
land. ! am certain that your own
desire for peace comedies with mine.
You will want to avoid any chance
that later the Irish tragedy may
serve as moral justification OF a
" orld war inspired by financial and
naval rivalries. On this assumption
am confident you will expedite pass
port"
Mrs. Thomas MacCurtain, whose
husband. McSwirey's predecessor as
lord mayor of Cork, was murdered
last March. has cabled the commits
sion that her health will not permit
her to go to America. She suggests
that her two sisters be invited to
testify in her place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26

making only s25 a week. His first
name was Alexander and he wanted
her to call him AL" which was an
other reason she wouldn't marry him.
Her other sutton was a man named
Curtis, who died fourteen or fifteen
years ago. He helped plaster her
Newport house and did good Job.
She wouldn't marry a Newporter. for
Newport men haven't enough To
maintain a wife" Her future hus-
band must have more than 80 a
week
Her ideal man, she said. In one o
feet IL or g feet. "some one who
isn't a runt." He can have light, gray.
or dark hair. but she prefers dark.
though dark men are thinking. and
Miss Stack believes n man over nfty
shouldn't be thinking or jealous"
In hor thirty years as graduate
nurse Miss Stack has come in contact
with more than 700 children. and she
doesn't even want one child in the
house Her husband may have dogs
and other pets. however.
81 am the supreme woman, said
Miss Stack. II want my husband to
understand that. l don't want any
other woman's man He must be
gentle and home-like and not snappy
or uagging."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26
Specifies One Of About Fifty.
Gets Good Bid and Turns
Away "Hobo."

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-Miss Cath
crime Louisa Stack. hfty-year-old
nurse. fun o. pep for lovin' man."
living at Z Clinton Place, this city,
with an $1,000 shack" In Newport.
who advertised in d Philadelphia pa
per for "A husband. denied yesterday
she would marry only Phiiadei-
phian.
Miss Stack. who has been a trained
nurse the last thirty years. and earns
s35 a week at her calling. was re-
ported in Philadelphia dispatch yes
terdsy as saying that men In the
Quaker City are "staid. sober ana re-
spectacle" but that in New York.
where she has lived fifteen years the
first thing "A man does is run around
with other women"
She said yesterday that New York
men are "flirts" and failing out OF
the windows every day after women"
but admitted that If the right kind
OF industrious. sober. dark man Of
tifty" came around. who wasn't look =
ing for her money she would marry
him. As for Philadelphia, she was
there only one day in her life, No
vember ~, when she inserted the ad-
vertisement. And she din't go there
for that reason.
Miss Stack was annoyed yesterday
because a tramp regular hobo"
had called after seeing the story. II
there's one thing her husband must
be it's a good dresser. and this man
had a collar on that was yellow. She
slammed the door in his face.
One redeeming feature was letter
yesterday morning from Philadel-
phia. 1t was from a man who smokes.
but Las no bad habits. He's little
too young, Miss Stack said. being
only forty eight. while she prefers Il
sutton OF from nifty to tifty-fouT. But
he has excellent health" has never
been sick since he had the measles
at seven" thinks women younger
than he " "light-headed and frivo-
lous," and makes sl35 a month.
(which is more than Rogers made.
Rogers was her last sutton and she
still has n wedding ring he gave her
She refused 10 marry him. as he was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26
PEACE TREATY DEAD
At SHORT SESSION

Daily Informal conferences are be-
Ing held among Senate and House
Republican leaders at the Capitol
over legislation for the short session
and plans for the extra session.
While there Is much difference OF
view as to what should be done, Re-
publicans generally agree no action
will be taken this winter with the
peace treaty and league covenant
IT President Wilson resubmits the.
treaty, the Republicans say, II viii be
given no attention, save as individ-
uals may choose to discus IL.
However, there is little likelihood
the President will resubmit 1t. In
circles close to the White House, 1t is
asserted the President in his last an
nual message, will express his views
on world affairs. but will not present
the treaty again.
Vie will also discuss many domestic
~ ,stions, bus not in the expectation
OF action within the period OF his
/ Administration. Rather, the message
will be framed with view TO laying
before the country in way In which
they will bc officially preserved his
views on number Of important sub
jccts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26
LONDON SERVICES FOR
SLAIN BRITISH OFFICERS

LONDON, Nov. 26.-Impressive
military honors were paid today TO
nine British officers slain in Dublin
last Sunday, whose bodies were
brought from Ireland on a destroyer
and arrived In London shortly before
10 o'clock. The chief mourner at the
funeral ceremonies was Sir Hamar
Greenwood, chief secretary for Ire
land. King George was represented.
Large crowds, respectfully silent
and bareheaded. lined the streets as
the flag-draped collins were borne
from the railway station on gun car
riages. The band from the guards
played a funeral march and the cof-
fins were escorted by detachments
from all branches of the service and
details from the Black and Tan and
the Royal Irish Constabulary.
Ceremonies for six Of the slain Of
ficers were held in Westminster
Abbey. and services for three others,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26
STATUE OF EX-KAEER
SOLD FOR SCRAP IRON

LONDON. Nov 26.-The bronze
from the statue Of the cx-kaiser at
Metz. which was taken down immc-
diately after the arnistice, has been
sold by the town council of Metz for
-, 900 francs.
The money will be devoted to the
erection Of two statutes--one to the
French "poilu" and the other 10 the
French patriot, Paul Deroulede.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26
.U.S.EXPECTED
TOGA|N POINT
Diplomatic Circles Look for A.
lies to Concede Rights De-
manded in Colby Note.
Continued from First Page)

NSOntnueu from flThl ldBeJ
served. has put foreigners operating
in this country precisely on the same
footing as Americans. treating the
petroleum supplies as a sort OF trus-
teeship and placing no restrictions on
the export trade. Sixty per cent of
the worlds oil supply. IL was pointed
out. has come from America.
The general leasing law OF Febru-
airy rs. 1920, il is said. provides a
remedy in the event foreign nations
attempt 20 shut out American from
fields within their zone of influence.
According to confidential advices
Received from British sources by Of
fcials here, an agreement has been
concluded between a French company
headed by Sir Basil ZaharOh, and the
AnglO-Persion oil Company whereby
large quantities. of crude and refined
oils are To be imported and distrib-
uted in France. The Societe Navale
de rOueste. said to be one OF the
largest Of the French shipping con-
Germs, IL heavily Interested. according
10 the advices.
BY the terms of the agreement,
the new concern Is assured practically
unlimited supplies OF petroleum. the
reports said Fifty-hve per cent OF
the cdpltaI SlOck Oh tnt ne" COMPANY
il said to be held in France, while
the Anglo-Persian company holds the
remaining As per cent.
This agreement. officials here stat
ed, IL in line with that arrived at
last April by Prcmiers Millerand and
Lloyd George. but ostensibly aban-
doncd because OF protest from nations
not included in the understanding.
The board of control of the new
company is said to CONSIST of Admiral
Ronarch and Sir Basil Zaharoff, rep
rcsenting the French interests and
Sir Charles Greenway and other Off
GERS or the Anglo Pension company,
r. sl.I iLl. Rritish int nstS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26
Nurse, so, AdUertises
In Paper For Husband
HERE'S ideal MAN"
nurse WOULD WE'D

WANTED A husband. He
need NOT come from Philadel-
phia.
Must be an American. but
shouldn't come from Newport.
Must be a good dresser and
earn more than $25 a week.
Can have dogs. but can't have
children.
Can have any colored hair but
red: black preferred.
Must be feet IL or feet,
and not be a runt OF a man.
Must have good disposition
and not be a "nagger."
Can come from most countries
except EnglaSd. but must not be
fresh" from Ireland.
Address Miss Catherine Louise
Stack. No. I Clinton place. New
York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26
The Gift Rush is on
with Prices 25% Reduced

WlCn L rlCeS 20" hcuuCCu
~SGNlTH the preliminary fall holiday
VSa00Q0 passed. people now turn in earnest
VsQO to the style of buying Christmas
gifts early. And the early shoppers will be in
time to save $50 of the money they have fig
ured on, when they come here.
Mems silk nec<wear, shirts, bathrobes,
houserobes of silk or velvet smoking jackets,
jewery house slippers, walking sticks, umbrel-
las, gloves, and the many many other gifts men
appreciate, are reduced 253d at the Nationally
Known Store All excepting the shirts-they are
reduced 1920.
The beginning of the Christmas shopping
season finds us in the midst of a reconstruction
in business In acknowledgment of some low
cred costs, and in anticipation of more, we are
offering a flat reduction of $50 from all regular,
marked prices. excepting in the case of a trade
marked line here and there.
&zz&*@z4z&
Nationally Knoun Store for Men and Boys
THE AVENUE AT NINTH
Daily S3Oto6
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26
SEIZE GRIFFITH
|NBR|T|SHNET
Acting Head Of Irish Republic
Captive of Black and Tans
In New Raids.
(Continued from First PageD


let's Ireland settle her own affairs. sh.
will settle them and settle then.
right.
"But violence begets violence, and
the British are responsible"
EXTREMISTS IN SADDLE.
When he was pressed with evidence
that the murders in Ireland recently
were planned by an organization
working perfectly and were not mere
wild outbreaks, Grifith's answer was
not clear. Likewise he met with a
broad denial only. the assertion made
in the House OF Commons that there
was a murder gang" within the Sim
Fein now: that this murder gang"
is dominant and that his own mod
crate faction is suppressed. The
whole color of this part of his talk
lends strength to the belief that the
extremists have taken into their own
hands what part of the Sim Fem or
ganization there IL left and that they
are running IL to suit their own wild
selves
Griffith only knows there is vio-
lence being done and he Will have
nothing to do with ii.
The home rule bill he calls "a plum
der or partition bill" He said there
was nothing to do save sit tight and
wait development.
Ireland, he continued. has demon
strated her constitutional right to
freedom, and IL remains to be seen
how long America and the rest OF the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26
FEELS CONSTANTINE
CANNOT COME BACK
PARIS, Nov. 26.-Ex-kinE Con-
stnntine Il expected to arrive in
Athens on Monday or Tuesday, said
nm Athens dispatch to the Matin
today.

NICE. Nov 26.-Eleutherios 'veni-
zelos. former Premier of Greece, wig
cxiled himself from his native land
after the monarchist victory in the
Greek general election. declared today
that ExKing Constantine could not
return to Athens.
THE Greek people are not unani-
nous in wishing the return of the
former king. and l do not believe he
could return" said NJ. VeniZelos. As
for myself shall rest and watch
future events"
NJ. Venizelos intimated that some
other representative OF royalty other
than Constantine might be accepta bic
to the non-monarchist population of
Greece and the powers.
The ex-permier arrived yesterday
from Piraeus, Messina.
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world will stand by and see this right
violated by force.
lie declared that every development
recently has showed-and VIII show
in the future-that England can only
hold ireland by such an overwhelm-
ing force as that displayed here today
and which he says is being displayed
every day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26

Dublin which their lives the mill
lines with barbed
British soldiers
ready for instant The photograph shows ren crowd tauntg
the guards
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-11-26

To Cure u tu!r In one hay.
TAXI Groves LAXATIVE BROMO QUi.
NtNE Tablets The genuine bears the sig
nature of v. ". Grove. soc.-AdvL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-22
Miracle Man" attributes
Recovery to viii Power

The fame OF the healer has spread
into the east as was evidenced BY
the arrival here today OF persons
from West Virginia and other dis
tant points.
Plans for the saritarium which
is TO be erected here for Mays viii
not be taken up until his recovery.
The institution Will probably be es-
tablished before warm weather 70
take care OF the rush OF patients
which Is expected with the advent
OF spring The cold weather OF
December and January has made
travel 20 New Carlisle difficult and
materially decreased the number OF
patients.
patroiman Sailor. OF South Bend.
Is said 30 be one OF the latest pa
uentS cured by Mays. Sailor is yaid
20 have been blind. but is now aDie
90 walk about unaSSsted and can
see.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-22
BITTER DEBATE
HELD IN SENATE
ON NAVY AWARDS
Sen. Walsh Introduces ReSo-
luton CritiGizing Rear
Admiral Sims.
TO CONTINUE PROBE FRIDAY
BY Associated Press:

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.-The
naval decoration award controversy
twice reached the floor OF the sen
ate Wednesday. each time bringinq
forth bitter debate, while the inves-
tigating sub-commftoee continued its
inquiry with Major Gen. George
Barnett. commandant OF the marine
corps, and Rear Admiral A. W
Grant. war time commander of the
first battleship force OF the Atlantic
fleet. as witnesses.
The controversy first reached the
senate when Sen. Walsh. democrat.
Montana, introduced a resolution
criticizing Rear Admiral William s.
Sims for recent testimony before
the investigation subcommittee IN
which instructions Of the most con-
fidentiaI nature" the senator said
were laid before the world. After
sharp debate. on objection OF Sen
Lodge OF Massachusetts, republican
leader. the resolution went over.
AOnuuCL t1ilDuSNcrs
Later the dispute bobbed up when
Sen. Hitchcock, OF Nebraska. acting
democrat leader, aided by Sen. Pitt
man, of Nevada, democratic mem
Der Of the investigating committee
conducted successful filibuster
against the resolution Of Sen. Hale,
of Maine, chairman Of the commit
tee. to allow the committee TO en-
ploy counsel. After the two demo
cratic senator's had spoken Cor some
time. Chairman Hale interrupted the
debate TO say that as it was evident
that "a filibuster was in progress, he
would withdraw his motion for i'm
mediate vote. His resolution there
upon went over to he called up lat
eI, probably tomorrow.
Pending further action by the
senate on his resolution, Chairman
Hale adjourned hearings Of the
subcommittee late in the day until
Friday. when Rear Admiral Austin
NJ. knight, head Of the board which
passed on medal recommendation
before their submission to Sec'y
Daniels will be heard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-22

Special 90 The News Times:
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. Jan. o1.-
The powers Of Harry Mays, the
miracle man Of New Carlisle" over
pneumonia and influenza will be
tested Monday at which time Nays
viii be allowed 60 resume his work
after "a short spell Of pneumonia. He
has boru under the care OF n ply
sician since taking TI "a week ago
hut he attributes his rapid recovery
as much 90 his own viii power rs
90 the benefits OF medical attention
The great majority OF the patients
whom Mays was treating a. the tima
he was taken H have remained in
New Carlisle awaiting his recovery.
They express their absolute faith in
The cure which is accomplished
by the touch OF his hands At
present there are nearly 100 persons
here from an parts Of the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-22
HEALTH BOARDS
HOLD CONTEST
One Goshen Body Refuses to
Be 0uSted and Keeps
Records.
Special to The News-Times

Special 70 The News-Times-
GOSHEN, Ind, Jan. 21.-With an
epidemic OF influenza threatening.
Goshen has two health boards. mem
bers Of one. named two years ago
by Mayor Troyer, now dead, re-
fusing to obey dismissal orders from
Mayor Charnley, and the other. ap-
pointed by Mayor Charnley who say
they are going 10 draw the salaries.
DR.. Albert J. Irwin secretary Of the
Troyer board. and Or. Herbert X. Lee
mon, secretary Of the Charnley board
have issued notices TO the public to
report all inhusnza cases. Both boards
are appealing to the state board Of
health for official recognition.
DR. Irwin and his associate
members, DR.. J. Albert Snapp and
DR.. Irwin J. BeckneH. say they can
not be Ousted until their four-year
terms expire in 1922. DR.. Lemon
and his associate members, Mrs.
Floyd NJ Freeman and DR. Lloyd
II. Simmons. who have been unable
70 get books and records from DR.
Irwin, have obtained books at the
personal expense Of Mayor Charm
ley.
The mayor has instructed the city
controller 10 pay the members Of the
new board the salaries, and the
members Of the old board have en-
ployed counsel TO file suit TO pre-
vent this payment The fight has
been on for two weeks. Mayor Char
ley's city attorney. Guy W. Daus-
man. has advised him that he has
full power 10 dismiss the Old board.
The old board holds II is account
able TO the state health board and
not 20 the mayor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-22
HOPES BRIGHTEN
FOR COMPROMISE
Bipartisan Conference Heads
Declare Treaty Agreement
May be Reached.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.-Marked
improvement in possibility Of COM
posing the senate deadlock over the
peace treaty was reported. Wednes-
day night, by leaders participating
in the bipartisan compromise ne
gotiations.
Although the leaders. Tuesday.
came close to a schism, Wednesdays
meeting it was stated upon most au-
thoritative information, resulted in
material progress towasd a compro-
mise. At no time since the bipar-
tisan conference began a week ago.
one of the active leaders declared,
have the prospects been so bright
for an agreement between the four
republican and five democratic
member of the committee. Il was
added, however, that tomorrow
might bring another change in the
situation.
Feel sure of Agreement.
Possibility Of harmonizing differ
ences over the fundamental contro-
versies-article 10 OF the League Of
Nations covenant and the question
OF equal voting power in the league
were the basis OF feeling among
the conferees. Wednesday night, that
q compromise may yet be reached.
The confereeS also feel sure that
possibly with some difficulty. any
compromise which the bipartisan
conference could agree on would be
accepted by the senate.
Another session OF the conferees
will be held late Thursday after
the republicans and democrats con-
fer in separate councils earlier in
the DAY. A number OF the mild
reservations" republicans also plan
20 confer. Thursday prior 70 the
meeting Of the joint conference.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-22
BY United Press

hg Nllru lfthN
DETROIT. Mich. Jan. 21-Edwin
Leigh. secret service operative and
former director Of military intelli-
gence for protection OF war con
tract plants. Wednesday charged
the United States department Of JUS
tice with obstrucung. confusing and
defeating" much Of his work during
the war
Leigh. before members Of the Am
erican legion here. charged that the
labor department ignored tho fac.
that pro-Germans. agitators and
radicals were placing huge numbers
Of Austrians and Germans in the
big tanneries in Wisconsin.
Among Leigh charges were.
on 20 occaso ] went 10 the
mat with the labor department on