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The Washington times., 1920-09-29
BRHA|NPROTESTED
ACT W|[S0NK|LLED
Sent Two Agents 10 Block SEN
ate Action on Ship
ping Bill.

Continued from First Psgs)
all OF tho commercial treaties and
conventions OF six years ago have
beg terminated In foreign countries.
France has announced its Intention
to denounco all commercial conven-
tions. and Spain has given notice OF
denunciafion to sweden. switzer rlsnd.
and Netherlands. Norway and Dem
mark: Italy has, given notice 10
Spain. France. Japan. Roumania and
Serbia, 0reece and Switzerland At the
Senator'S Office.
BRITAIN CUTTING sHACkLEs.
IL was further said. "Great Britain
10 uhshAckling herself whenever she
feels bound. Already the discrimina-
tory export duties on tin In the
Straits settlement on hides and skins
In India and on palm kernels In Africa
are materially felt by American bust
ness men. This shows the necessity
Of placing ourselves In the position
where we can deal with these people.
'If we abrogate these treaties we
will have a club In our hands to meet
the situation England 10 developing
with reference to oil monopoly. Eng
land is AbrogatinE some treaties with
certain European countries, but she
does not want her treaty with us
nOIO8etou ouc - al ft8ut uuoSI H.
and our hands are tied to meet her
and foot.
-"Here is the situation Of a great
Government-owned fleet operated at
. loss and coming back from foreign
ports almost entirely In ballast, while
our imports from those countries are
coming in in foreign bottoms-
And yet the Democratic President
refuses to comply with the provisions
Of law which would favor American
vessels and tend toward the profitable
operation of Government owned
property"
RECORD OF INTERFERENCE.
The story of the interference of the
State Department. following repro
sentations by British embassy officials.
IL disclosed in the Congressional Re
cord. In the course of debate OF the
bill Senator Jones said:
"It has been suggested that IL we
denounce these treaties there will be
retaliation. and that we will have all
sorts of complications with these other
countries Two nice young men were
down here from the State Department
the other day to see me-splendid
fellows, have no doubt-and they
said they were afraid we would get
into trouble II we passed this pro-
vision.
They were afraid 1t would cause an
ofYense to Great Britain and these
other countries. They were AFRAID
that those countries would begin to
impose restrictions upon us, and they
asked do not do It,"
1t was explained that section "a
of the Merchant Marine bill was de-
signed merely to remedy the i'm
potency of the Underwood Tariff act,
The latter. II was pointed out. pro-
vides that imports brought In In
American bottoms shall bear 10 per
cent less customs duty than imports
brought in foreign bottoms. This
provision, however. never went into
effect.
The Washington times., 1920-09-29

Another European bond issue,
this one for twenty millions from
the kingdom Of Norway. offers
American investors 8 per cent on
their money and the chance To sell
back. for ll0. bonds bought for
100. The bonds will average 8
per cent.
Steadily Europe offers such
bonds. paying what she must for
cash. While these offers are
made, and while Europe's credit
remains good, what. should you
say. are the prospects of builders
looking for 8 per cent mortgages
to build houses that are needed!
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
YOUTHS FROM SIAM TO
ATTEND SCHOOLS HERE

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept zs.-His sx-
ceiiency, the king OF Slams educa-
tionsl commissioner. who will have
charge of the education In this coun-
try OF future siamese citizens Is Phys
kedhs. recent arrival here, who is
now on his way to Washington.
The Siamese government is sending
out n large number OF the youths to
be educated. The government pays
for the education. and Phya Media,
from his headquarters at Washington
will supervise this work.
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
A Clothes Tree Is Mighty Hand,

Don't throw your coat down and get it all wrinkled-
have clothes tree We match the furnishings of
your room with in golden oak, fumed mahogany
finish, or brass
STYLES IN Golden Oak for $l.25
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
ENGLISH PASTOR TO SPEAK.

The Rev. Christopher ]. Street. Uni
tartan clergyman from England. will
address the Washington Chapter OF
the Unitarian Laymen's League to-
night at tho Cosmos Club. All per-
sons interested in Unitsrianisim are
iinyitied
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
WOOL FIBER RUGS
9xl2 it,, $25

We have ten different patterns in line of
wool fiber rugs that are of extra heavy texture.
These are attractive, durable and suitable for
any living room, dining room or bedroom. Diff
ferent shades of brown, green, tan or blue give
you selection to harmonic with your furnish
ngs.
In our large stock of floor coverings you can
find rugs of every size and every style-and
prices are right
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
All the Latest Patterns in Our
Larqe Stock of Odd Dressers

Fall shipments have brought many new patterns in
odd dresserS of oak walnut and mahogany The most ex
pensive priced high $125oo but we have nice
styles for much less
There's handsome pattern in golden oak with
high-gloss fnish large pattern plate mirror; three
roomy drawers and the price is 0OA IN
only ...............4 4Z4.CO
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
Fall. Hats

the best makes ,
the correct blocks
the desirable colors
the RIGHT PRICES
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
l3lal32l F St

- The reputation of the manufacturers supplemented by our
reputation for superior qualities nsureS the best class of mea
disc the market
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
Special Reductions on
Blankets and Comforts y

We can promise you real bargains in Bedding
Department The stock large and well selected Prices
range from $3.50 to $4,000, and we're going to have big
sale at 25% less than the plainly marked prices.
Quite quantity of these lower priced blankets
had already been reduced because they are slightly
shop worrl--not damaged in the least, but simply
soiled from DUST The further reduction of $50
makes them snap bargains.
lot of Comforts for single beds will be closed out at
$3.50 EACH ....... .y....
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TODAY

CONTINUED from First Psss)
ment. and he is not supporting
Mr.. Cox for the Presidency, ~
you have doubtless observed.
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
Genuine
Cedar Chests

We, want to impress the
fact that there's a big diff
ference between genuine
and imitation cedar. Our
chests are of genuine red
cedar, of cabinet work con-
struction, and so beauti-
fully finished that they or
nament any living room.
Prices range from SIS to
500, but we'd like you to
look at a mahogany chest
that is lined throughout
with the genuine CEO
cedar, at .0OO
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
a Handsome
Bedroom, Suite

~ Lovers of attractive bed
room furniture will be de-
lighted with the lines we've
stocked for this season.
One of the most attractive
suites in our department is
constructed of bird's-eye
maple, the beauty of the
wood brought our sharply
by careful finish and polish
ing. Its four pieces are
large, of particularly grace
full lines, the toilet table be-
ing of a semi-Princess style.
1t's fps a fine value $3.50
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-09
II will assign Mr.. Myers as the pris-

II will assign Mr.. Myers as the pris-
oners counsel" he announced.
A young chap, evidently just out Of
law school, stepped forward, and drew
me little to one side.
"Plead Not guilty." he directed,
"and be careful to say nothing moro."
"Of course" l replied. "Im not
guilty. had nothing to do with it,"
l could see by his face that he did
not believe me and as / turned again
to the court / made UP my mind that
even If the court had assigned him
ms my counsc! l would tell him moth
Ing.
"iIow dc you plcad?" asked the
court
Not guilty" replied.
"RcnGiidei without bail fer further
examination until Thursday morning."
snapped the court, and | was led back
into an antcroom. Mr.. Myers and the
detective accompanying me. The lat
ter th"rc surrendered me 10 some off,
cial, presumably Il prison keeper.
Looks pretty bad for YOU" said
Myers. as we were left alone for con-
II suppose it does look that way"
laughed
NO chance to make 1t sclf.defense,"
he went on, plainly amazed at my
manner "No juryd ever stand for q
burglar shooting In elf-dcfcnse."
mo" admitted, II suppose they
wouldn't. Fortunately I'm no bur
glar"
"If we could make out 1t was q
lovers quarrel" he suggested.
'If had ever known Miss Lutan,"
I admitted that might not make
bad dcfcnsc"
Look here" he replied Indignantly,
young fellow. YOU are up against it
harder than you seem to realize.
They've got the goods on YOU, and it'll
be the chair for yours If you're not
careful. You've got no chance proving
an alibi."
"WhT not? never saw Miss Lutan
until saw her body In her rooms.
never was In her rooms until l went
In there with Mr.. Wick after we had
heard the shot. What's more, ] never
owned revolver in my life and never
saw the one the detectives found until
they pulled 1t out Of my dresser
drawer"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-09
BURGLAR MURDERS WELL
KNOWN ACTRESS
Miss Daisy Lutan Found Mystcrlously
Shot In her Luxurious Apart
lncnt In tho Granddcck
Marks on Throat Where
Murderer Had Chokcd Her
Police Arrest John $. Nelson, n Clerk
Out Of Work, In Whose Rooms
They Found a Revolver.

Daisy Lntan, an actpcsS, whose mat
much notoricty, was found last night
murdered In her apartment in the
Granddcck. She had been instantly
killed by Il bullet wound through the
heart, and there were marks on her
throat where her aSSailant had tried
to choi,c her. John S. Nelson a clcrl;
out Of work, who had been acting as
carcthkcr for one Of the tenant In
the building, was arrested.
There was blood on his coat wien
Detectives Cullen and Edwards took
him prisoner, and they found IN his
room q revolver with one chamber
empty hidden under pile OF shirts
in the dresser.
The apartment Nelson Is occupying
is directly above that OF Miss Llnan.
The police theory IS that Nelson let
himself into the apartment by swing
ing down from his window. and that
Miss Lutan, returning unexpectedly,
found him ransaclling her rooms.
The crime was discovered by James
Wick, superintendent OF the apart
ment house, who was In the elevator
when he heard screams followed by n
shot. Getting out of the elevator to
investigate he found Nelson ut the
door OF the Lutan apartment.
Nciscf glibly explained thnt he had
heard q shot and was tryjii. to see
where it had come from. All N,cEs
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-09
Continued from lst page, this scction

TO feel that I was sure oe one stanch
fricnd-BHrbara Bradford.
Although we had been acquainted
but few days, ana although hardly a
word Of love had passed between us,
| knew that her feeling for me already
was something greater than friendship.
! knew that She trusted Inc and that
she would remain faithful in her af-
fection for me. no matter what ac-
cusatiOnS were brought against me. |
had been madly in love with her from
almost the first time saw her What
ever happened, ] must keep her out
OF 1t. | must find some means of
warning her TO say nothing to any one.
j knew that her first impulse as soon
as she heard OF my arrest would be
to come to my rescue, regardless Of
the fact that in establishing an alibi
for me she would be blasting her own
reputation. Under no circumstances,
even If / was convicted must she be
permitted to speak. No explanation
can account for The presence 0f
young girl alone in mans rooms
at eleven o'clock at night. even
though she and ! both knew how ut
tcrly undeServing Of ccnSure her
presence there was ana how Important
had been her motive in coming there.
Mention Of Barbara'S name in any
way IN connection with murder case
would be certain to wreck her sisters
matrimonial plans. 1t would mean
the ruin Of her mothers ambitions ana
the unmasking OF the parlouS cOndi-
tion Of their finances. 1t would mean
that the rcproachcs of her mother ana
sister would be hcnpcd on my Bar
bara's poor head.
| was still unSaisncd in my own
mind as to Just what part Claire Brad.
ford was playing in the web Of myS-
terry about us. She was emotional and
Mighty. given to doing rash things.
felt that there was d strong ;os&iEi
ity that relations with her cX-huSband
had been in some way rc.cstablishcd.
] felt at times that she was being used
as tool by the conSpirators In the
Granddcck mysteries. IF Claire was
involved in any way, It bcloovcd me
to move carefully lest she should be
betrayed in my efforts TO clear my
self.
There was nothing for inc to do but
to sit tight ana take my plight as
DhiloSophicnlly as I could until I could
get In touch With German. As soon
rs It was morning, blbcd n iail at
tcndant to bring me n mm'ning news
paper on the first page ! found IN
account Of the murder under glar-
ing headlines ana read it with in
n In,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-09

| him into tho nnortmont and l;nnt him
there until the arrival Of tho nolice.
Little {. lnov, ot t,o cr,r.,a.cl
about vo,,no No,.o, o,1 ho s,.r,h,,r..
Iy rorn.o. 10 ,,i.o ~. s,,to,,nn,
about himself. He was c,uploycd only
few days ago by Rrfus CASTOR as
carctakcr Cor his apartment. AS Mr..
Castor is absent from tbn CITY If can.
not be learned how he hnppcncd to
give Nelson cmnloymcnt The notice
believe he may have obtained the DO.
stion through false references in or.
der to gain an uppor,unity to loot the
apartments in llc building.
Supcrintnnden, Wick hod osccr
tained tIlnt Nelson was once cmploycd
by a Shirulnp firm I'm tho Wall stroot
district but had been discreditatly
discharged. His f,rmer o,np,ovar con.
frmed ,his I'm. vouId cav nothin,
about Nelson, hovnn,, s,n.in,. .h.4 10
had been DISCHARGED for conea
Altbn,r,h No,.o, ,,os ~, o .on
sunnli.d wi,h nnnn, no h,I hoon soo,,
rocnnu, orI,,,;,,, o,,I,a.I a,. l.,
some of the most cypcnsivc rcstau-
- trinDnunp
girl nj the Grondlor,; rnnortoJ ,h,t
only the night before Nelson had taken
her to dinner. ordering champayne AMI
hiring taXicaDs. and had tried to pump
her about the tenants In the building.
The ono fact that stucl, out IN the
whole article that seemed of v,st i'm
portancc TO me wos tho rnct that Wick
had Informed the policc thot 7 had
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-09
Rheumatism

is completely washed on, Of the system b
the celebrated Shivar Mineral Water Pos
itivcly guaranteed by monry.bacH offer
Tastes fine: costs ,rinr Delivered any.
where by our I.aurcns Agents, J. G.. Shell
& Go. Phone them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-06-09

(1'o be continucd.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-06
German Attitude Toward
Official PersOnages Changed

Berlin. Oct. 19-(By Associated
Press)-The change which has taken
place in the attitude of Germans
toward official personages was illus
trated the other day at Templehof
Field where the German Emperor
formerly twice a year reviewed the
troops of the Berlin garrison. Presi-
dent Ebert visited the field a few
days ago to watch the filming of a
motion picture but instead of the
adulation which used to be accorded
to the Emperor. the crowd of 1000
costumed performers failed to recog-
nize the President. jostled him and
gave him scant show at the sandwich
counter.
The German President wandered
about unaccompanied and stood for
a while beside the camera man while
a scene was photographed. Later he
made his way against the edge of a
crowd witnessing a riot scene"
When the crowd was ordered out Of
camera range. Herr Ebert received no
consideration from the jostling spec
tators,
One of the crowd who recognized
him called attention to his presence
but few gave him any notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-06

II honestly believe would have
had to give up my job entirely II
hadn't got Tanlac when did" de-
clared Stanley H Crummett, So
Chestnut street Portland, Me-, a val
ued employe of Southworth's Print
ing Co.. recently.
MY stomach got in such bad
condition had to quit work. Every
thing / ate soured and bloated me un-
til had such pains around my heart
thought had heart trouble, and
the food seemed to collect like a lump
of lead in the pit of my stomach and
sometimes it hurt SO bad it seemed
like l couldn't stand it. also suf-
fered from constipation and had
rheumatism in my arms so bad 1
could hardly use them.
well, after l had been unable to
work for a few days began taking
Tanlac, and it wasn't long before I
felt better. l have taken three bot
ties now, and my improvement is so
great my friends have noticed it and
several of them have begun taking
Tanlac. I eat heartily Of anything 1
want now. and never have any trou-
BILE with my stomach. am no
longer constipated and never feel a
trace of the rheumatic pains In fact,
Tanlac has built me up SO much 1 am
back on my job doing good work ev-
cry day"
Taniac is sold in Augusta by John
Coughlin and in Weeks Mills by j.
A. Merrill and the leading druggist
in every city and town-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-06
Our Feet on the Ground

A prominent English paper. voicing
its satisfaction with the results of
the American election. heaves a sigh
of relief and expresses the conviction
that il interprets European as we'll
as British opinion in it's statement
that IAN American government
which stands for it's own country
first. last and all the time will be I'M
derstood and appreciated in this old
world Of ours which has lost it's illu-
sions and is no longer in a mood to
strain after visionary politics" There
are plenty of Americans too, who are
glad to be done with visions and
voices. Vide election returns for con-
firmation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-06
Argentina Officials Have Been
Having Perfect Picnic
With Graft

Buenos Aires, Oct 11-tBy AS
ISOLATED Press)-Argentina has been
having a graft investigation as a re-
suit of which it has been found that
100000 pesos have been "unduly"
dsbursed by former government Of
ficials who directed payments to con-
! tractors for building the capitol here.
The present government has an
nounced it's intention of bringing
suits to recover the money improp-
erly paid.
The building, a magnificent struc-
ture of classic architecture, marble
facings and broad sweeps of marble
steps, not unlike the capitol at Wash
ington, is jestingly called in the
newspapers lei Palacie de Oro,"
Spanish for The Palace of Gold" 1t
was begun in 1897 and was originally
to have cost 100000 pesos. 1t is
not vet entirely finished and has cost
$1,000, 000l
Recently a committee of the Ma
tional Accountancy Department COM
pleted an investigation of the ex-
penditure of the moneys paid for con-
struction of the building and report
cd that. 100000 pesos had been 'un-
duly" disbursed.
Buenos Aires newspapers told years
go of wagon loads of building ma
terial that went in the front door of
the structure, soon after came out the
back door and then disappeared.
Charges were made that marble was
paid for but concrete used for part of
tho construction, and other accuse
tions of graft were aired. Tt was
then that the newspapers began to
call ii THE Palace of Gold"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-06

to virtually adopt the English method
Of removing an administration i'm
mediately it fails to receive popular
support. The makers OF our Consti-
tuition provided other methods. which
on the whole have worked well. There
can be little question as to the ad-
visibility of recognising the Presi-
dents condition and aftording him
release from the obligations of his
post on account of his health. but it
may well be doubted whether the
radical change suggested by Bryan
would result in much gain-time will
be required for formulating the new
measures-or whether there would
be wisdom in adopting the radical
procedure he advises. Besides there
are several who would have to be
consulted who might not entertain
Bryan's zest for eliminating the Will
son administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-06
Think Il Over and

Think of it. Three young fellows
killing an old man. who had treated
them kindly. and doing it and talk
ing about it with as little compunc
ton as tho he were fly! Our meth
DDS of civilization are teaching us to
be kind to the dumb bfutes. What is
teaching so many that human life is
worthy of no consideration. Yes,
think of it, carefully and prayerfully.
A visible and increasing lack Of
moral sense and obligations is be-
come appalling. Evidently much
thinking needs to be done. after
which-well there certainly will be
need of something to follow the
thinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-06
"Reaction"

Women voters will be pleased to
learn from Victor Berger, defeated
Socialist candidate for Congress. that
woman suffrage at first always helps
reaction because the well-to- do wom-
en- will always vote, while the work.
ing class women do not vote as a
mass" BY reaction we suppose Ber-
ger means, among other things the
votes that prevented the return to
Congress of himself, who was tried
and convicted of sedition in 1919
while a member of that body. If this
be reaction, give us more of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-06

William Jennings Bryan's successes
have largely been due to his apprecia-
ton of the wishes of the public but
with equal truth it may be said that
his failures have been due 10 his in
ability to distinguish between the
immediate and the enduring wish, or
whether it might, after all, be the
wish of the minority instead of the
majority.
One does not need the skill of
Bryan in reading public temper to
conclude that the public is impatient
for real constructive work in this
country's affairs to begin and take
the place of pickering, and would
glady see applied the remedy the Ne
braskan sage suggests. Indeed there
would be widespread feeling of re-
Lief to learn that the present admin
istration was to turn over matters to
its successor as soon as that might
properly be done. Furthermore. con-
sidering the depforable condition of
the Presidents health, this well
might be welcomed by him and his
friends. indeed by all. recognizing his
broken health and sympathizing with
him.
On the other hand 1t may be ques-
Itioned whether 1t would be advisable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-06
What Could Be Expsetsda

If the war department as at pres
emit managed, has any virtue, that
virtue must be consistency: it can
make mistakes and issue the wrong
kind of equipment today with as
much facility as at any time during
the war.
The 104th infantry Of the new ma
tional guard which begins a short
tour of duty today at Camp Devens
has been fitted out with surplus of
tents, consisting OF" a complete as
sortment of all kinds used in the
army, while the orders are for the
men to occupy the barrack buildings
at the cantonment Uniforms. which
the men need and which were prom
ised, have not been forthcoming and
the infantrymen must go on duty in
civilian clothes or none.
LAS Won we're"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-06
when the new dam just above Il

When the new dam just above the
Lewiston falls is completed in a
month by the Union Water Power
Co.. the little island at the brink of
the falls and visible from the North
bridge will cease to exist. There will
be a ledge visible probably except
during very high water and possibly
a pile of rocks left from the blasting,
but that is all. The work is being
done by the Union Water Power Co..
chiefly TO give more spillway in the
spring of the year. To do this. a new
dam. of which the island will be
part will be built between dams No.
8 and No. 4, making a continuous
dam from the big island to the Lew
iston shore. The top of the little
island will be cut off, leaving it possi-
bly, two feet higher than the top of
the dam on either side. When the
river is at the highest. it will be SUBJ
merged. Journal.