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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-27
roads.

hearing. Jan 81. before the commerce
committee of the senate; has ar,
ators and representatives of the states
concerned. and Il consultation between
the members OF congress and business
men from the same states, for the eve
ming of Jan. 81, at the Willard hotel
The battle is on. and it promises to
be long drawn ont and boldly sus-
tanned. The Gulf and South Atlantic
won the fight for rate parity after un-
precedented effort, extended through
out many years. 1t was admittedly I'M
far that western products, though
closer 10 Brunswick. Mobile. Jackson
vile, or Savannah. than TO New York,
should be transported to New York
cheaper than TO either of its closer
rivals. This dissemination resulted in
building up the big ports of the east,
and in loss 70 the ports of the south.
In tins q w3r. il iesItlt3d in sucn con
g-stion in Ne~ York tn.t tbs govern
,neni vas handicapped II f;riIitaiirtS
shipments RMS ol,;:astion, inciaen
raiis. brought int" noii"9 TIE &'sil-
ability of southern ports wnicn wnen
called upon gladly and nobly respond
ed This attitude. and the economics
involved so favorably impressed the
railroad administration that at first
opportunity ii made an honest imvesti-
cation and gave the southern ports
the advantage OF an equitable rate.
There is but little question but that
in view Of the congestion in New York
the big railroads were not disinclined
during the war to permit the south to
share in the business of the country.
otherwise. their inability under pres
sure to do that which they mad boast
ed of being able to do, would have
been too completely demonstrated.
But now, since the war is over. and
the. old rivalry for business returns.
the big railroads of the east. through
the operation of negotiable rates,
would strange their competitors. and
incidentally, put southern ports out of
commission at any rate, prevent
their normal Development.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-27
BIPARTISAN
CONFERENCE.
ENDS SWIFTLY
Virtual Collapse Occurred AftSr
Lodge Makes Statement to
Democrats.
REPUBLICANS DECLINE
TO ACCEPT ANY CHANGES

LODGE AND ASSOCIATES STATE
POSITIVELY THERE CAN BE NO
CHANGE IN THE RESERVATIONS
RESPECTING THE MONROE DOC
TRlNE AND THE MICH DIS
CUSSED ARTICLE TCN-DEMO-
Gratis WALK OUT FCE A CON
FERENCE AND WILL MAKE RE-
PLY TODAY.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-27
DEATH RATE FROM FLU
SHOWS AN INCREASE

Chicago, Jan. 26.-TOday's death
toll from influenza and pneumonia
was the highest since the epidemic
began, Health Commissioner Robert
son reported this morning, but the
total of new cases showed marked
decrease. New cases OF influenza re-
ported today were LOSS. pneumonia,
$50.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-27
SOVIET STRONG ENOUGH
TO FIGHT WHOLE WORLD

Washington. Jan. Russian
soviet organizat ons have become
strong enough to iigh the world"
Ludwig Martens, soviet agent to the.
United states, tsad the senate investi-.
eating COMMITTEES today,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-27
RATE HEARING
IN WASHINGTON
BEGINS TODAY
Senate Commerce Committee 10
Hear Protests Against
Freight Rates.
CALLED AT INSTANCE
HEAD S. A. MARITIME CORP.

BRUNSWICK INTERESTS WILL BE
LOOKED AFTER BY SECRETARY
SMITH, CT THE BOARD or
TRADE, AND SENATORS HOkE
SMITH AND w. j. HARRIS, CEN.
GRESHAM LANDLORD AND
HON. w. G. BRANTLEY-.ALL
SOUTH ATLANTIC PORTS I'd Sc
REPRESENTED.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-27

BRUNSWICK INTERESTS WILL BE
LOOKED AFTER BY SECRETARY
SMITH, OF THE BOARD Or
TRADE, AND SENATORS HOkE
SMITH AND w. j. HARRIS, CEN.
GRESHAM LANkFORD AND
HON. W. G. RRANTLEY-.ALl
SOUTH ATLANTIC PORTS I'd Sc
REPRESENTED.
To represent Brunswick in the hear
ing before the senate commerce com
mittee, which begins its sessions in
Washington this morning, Secretary
A. NJ Smith, of the Board Of Trade,
left Sunday morning for the national
capital.
Senators Hoke Smith and W J.
Harris, Congressman Landlord and
SOHSl CoSindu W. VI.
wifi attend the hearing in the interest
OF Georgia ports, which will be held
for the purpose of considering officia!
protests against the inequality OF
freight rates the proposed sale Of gov
eminent ships of less than 5000 tons
end other matters of concern to The
South Atlantic ports.
Among the cities to be represented
at the hearing are: Chicago, ST. Paul
ST. Louis, Detroit Dfs Moines, Kan
sas City, Memphis New orleans. Pen
, saccla, Charleston, y Brunswick Cincin
natl, Minneapolis, Milwaukee. Indian
apolis, Omaha, Louisville. Houston
Mobile, Wilmington. Savannah and
Jacksonville.
The delegations from these cities
will go before the senate committee in
the fight to secure an equalization of
water rates from the South Atlantic
and Gulf ports with the rates from Tho
northern ports and to discuss The mai
ter Of disposition of vessels owned by
the shipping board.
Appearance will be made before the
United States railroad administration
for the purpose Of securing the imma-
date publication of import rates from
the South Atlantic and Gulf ports to.
the middle-west. The export rates
from the southern ports now in effect
are under attack by the northern IN
The South Atlantic and Gulf ports
from tbs land cities represented will
be discussed at dinner Tuesday at
the New Willard hotel, at which dele
gates from the cities and senators and
congressman from the states con
cerned will be present.
The hearing was secured at the IN
stance of Marta.r Hale. rraaident NJ
tn Soufh Atlantic Maritime chrpf'ri'-
Iiou. tn northern nor, interests uava
made artuuteit against ,h- ia>t@ntisii-
uenf ri rctes 10 Inc sbliiheri ports %
a parity with the Northern Atlantic
ports and it is largely on this account
that the meetings were secured
the big railroads OF the East,
through President willard of the
Hals more and Ohio railroad. have
served notice that as .,o9n as the rail
roads are restored 10 tAeir private
owners. they viii institute proceedings
before the interstate commerce com
mission TO the end that the establish
ment e. ses 10 6uii anu ''o'''i ~
lantie parts on a parity with rates TO
Eastern ports, might be abrogated,
s8ys a dispatch from Washington.
The correspondence which orig nat
ed in November has been made public
by the Middle-west, Gulf. South Allan
tic foreign trade and transportation
committee. which has Headquarters in
Washington. This committee. repre-
senting twenty-one states. has accept-
ed the challenge of the railroads. As
preliminary to its campaign of oppos-
ton, it was arranged for full da,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-27

Washington. jan. 26.--(By Associ-
ated Press. THE whole question Of
the peace treaty ratification was flung
back to the floor of the senate, with
the virtual collapse today oi the nj
partisan conference. The end came
with amazing swiftnesa after Senator
Lodge. OF Massachusetts. repdbiic 2n
leader, informed the democrats. led by
Senator Hitchcock. OF Nebraska that
there could be no change in the reser
vations respecting the Monroe doc
trne and the much discussed Article
ten.
III the face Of tails statement the
democrats walked our for a private
conference. promising TO make reply
tomorrow. A number OF senators ex-
pect the question TO be fought out on
the floor. probably beginning tomor-
row Senator Hitchcock made thfs
statement:
The conference up to the time it's
meetings We're interrupted had lenta-
lively agreed upon the preamble and
all sections OF the reservations, es
cept that relating TO Article 10. the
Monroe doctrine and one or two minor
matters and an agreement was appar-
emily also consummated on Article 10,
when adjournment suddenly came. eol-
lowed by the intervent on OF the ire
concilable republicans
Senator Lodge made this statement
after the conferences: II have only
this TO say about the committee meet
ing this morning: That | said TO the
committee that there is very strong
feeling among many senators against
any change in the Lodge resolutions,
either in words or in substance. and
that | thought it only ia + 10 say now
that what | have already said in pub
lie. that there can be no compromise
OF principle and that il would be i'm
p2ssible to secure, in my judgment,
was attempted in Articles and 3,
Is. Sc relating TO Article 10 and the
Monroe doctrine said this was a
mere statement of the situation"
Tate Of tho negotiations FOR q com
nosoise il tn <enste peare treaty
deadlock hirgsd on tode - pe-tiIiA
~ thu Bipartisan commute cpar-s
posed al fir- democrats ana four r.
rnnii.'anf w;io nare be=n holdinaf
e-'ie.s of ;nicra.ai eoat4reac.s in an
effort to adjust differences between
the foes and friends OF the pact
Senator Lodge. republican leader. who
spent the weekend in consultation
with his colleagues. had already an
nounced as TO the limit the strong"
reservationists in his party would go
in compromising with the democrats,
on the so-called Lodge reservations,
the basis of the bipartisan conferepce
Before the meeting there was no
Indication as to what concessions the
republicans were willing to make,
but it was said.the democrats would
be told that no change involving the
principle Of the two principal reserva
lions at issue would be permitted Any
change in these. Article 10 Of the
league of nations. and that dealing
with the voting power in the league
it was said the democrats would be
told, must be confined to language
only.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
THOUSANDS have KIDNEY
TROUBLE and never
SUSPECT IT
Applicants for Insurance Often Re
jected.

Judging from reports from drug
gists who are constantly in direct
touch with the public, there is one
preparation that has been very sue
cessful in overcoming these condi-
tons. The mild and healing influence
Of Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root Is soon
realized It stands the highest for its
remarkable record OF success.
An examining physician for one OF
the prominent Life Insurance COM
panies. in an interview OF the subject
made the astonishing statement that
one reason why so many applicants
for insurance are rejected is because
kidney trouble is so common 70 tho
American people, and the large ma
5ority Of those whose applications
are declined do not even suspect that
they have the disease II Is On sale
at all drug stores in bottles OF two
sizes. medium and large.
However. II you wish 70 test this
great preparation send ten cents TO
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, \. Y.
for a sample bottle. when writing be
sure and mention the FL Paso Herald.
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
KnightSOWtIin
Patriotic Work
FOrCOming Yea1

FL Paso Knights OF Columbus are
planning fitting celebrations OF ma
tional holidays during the coming
year.
At a meeting OF the members Of
the fourth degree at which 50 at
tended Monday night. A committee OF
five was appointed 10 designate the
holidays which are TO be celebrated
with public entertainments This
committee IS composed OF Joseph /
DriscoIl, George B. Ryan. W r..
Power. Charles A. BEann and F. B.
Savage
The committee will meet Sunday
morning. April IS. and viii make its
report at a regular meeting OF fourth
degree members 10 be held on Mon
day, Nay ,.
It has been proposed TO hold pub
lie gatherings on national holidays
when prominent speakers viii be
brought TO FL Paso to discuss issues
pertinent to patriotism and the his
tory Of the country.
Fourth degree assemblies hereto
fore held at no regular periods. viii
be called IN future four times a
year. Public meetings win be held
on four other occasions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
How to Beautify
Your Complexion
By VIOLA DANA

That sensational actress, Viola
Dana who IS recognized as an au-
thority on beauty topics says; The
best and quickest method of obtain
ing a beautiful rosy-white complex
ion Is TO thoroughly cleanse the face
night and morning, then apply that
popular beautifier, Derwila5, which
has become a regular fad with over
five hundred thousand discriminat-
ing girls and women in the United
States" DerWillo takes the place Of
face powder as Il is more life-like
in appearance. its use cannot be de-
rected and IL stays on until you wash
ir Of Perspiration does not affect
IT, nor viii IL rub off on clothing and
the wonderful sale It has had proves
that IL Is superior 10 ali other beauti-
fiers and face powders There is
nothing Ike Il for Cark. salloW skin,
freckles. tan. coarse pores, wrinkles
and many other facial hlemishes. Il
is guaranteed absolutely harmless
and sold at toilet counters every
where with the understanding that
IL you don't Ike it they win give
Tou back your money. Be sure 20
read the large article by Miss Dana
soon to appear In this paper. II gives
a world Of valuable Information on
the care OF the skin, something every
Eirl and woman should know about
IN Lhe meantime get DerWill0 and tTy
r t0eet You viii be astonished at
rirg c1IcA results IL Eives.-AdT-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
Mcdowell Clubs Program Consists
OfNunberS By Living French Writers

probation OF the number and as a
welcome back. she having returned to
the city a few days ago after an alb
seucs Of several weeks.
Mrs ". d. Howe gave very beauu-
fully two vocal solos, Guy D'Harde-
lots "San Toi' and Aiadrigal,' by
Chaminade.
Mrs Ralph Henderson gave with
exquisite rendition Melody on q
String" and @CanZonetta," by FrimL
Mrs. Charles Andrews sang another
charming number from samson and
Delilah." Fair Springtime Begin
ming" which was much enjoyed. and
as the closing number Joseph Evans
gave with briliancy and beauty suite
BY Eugene D'AIbert. including Ala
mande,n "GoT0ttf" and "Ausette-
The accompanies for the evening
we're Mrs. Charles J. Andrews. Mrs
". r. Brown. Mrs J. J. Pearce and
Miss Mary Heermans-
Mrs. Warren Small played. as an
accompauiment for Mrs Working
dance. Chopin's Waltz Opus 81.
Recent additions TO the Mcdowell
club include Miss Constance Pateman.
Isabelle Valentine and Louise Butler
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
EDGAR ALLEN POE GIVES
UP WRITING TO JOIN ARMY

Edgar Allen Poe has given up writ
Ing to join the army He signed up
with the 313th Engineers at the FL
Paso army recruiting office. and left
Wednesday for Camp Grant Ill Poe's
best writings are to be found in a
bank at Durham. Okla, where he
was a bookkeeper before the wander
lust came
others who enlisted are; Haskell
r. Bennett. san Angelo, Texas, coast
artillery corps. San Francisco Frank
NJ Jones. Silver City. coast artillery
corps. Philippines; Harry E Wiemert,
SWeetwater. quartermaster construc-
ton division, Hawaii; Esquipula
Mungia and James E. Tinker, Fl
Paso, send field artillery. Fort Bliss
John Grace and Charlie J. Howsdens
Amarillo, 18th field artillery, Camp
Dodge. Iowa; Clarence Bissey. FL
Paso, Eighth cavalry, Fort Bliss
Ohio G. Spence and James o. Turner,
Amarillo Texas. and Jose d. Prieto,
Tucumcari. y. NJ. motor transport
corps.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
World Service
TOBe ThemeAt
Union Meeting

ITO America belongs the task OF
bringing the world out OF its present
chaotic condition and for that pur-
pose, the Interchurch world move
ment hopes to enlist the volunteer
services Of 100000 young people for
service at home and abroad said J..
Clyde KeeEan. who. with 2. Burns
Martin, Is in FL Paso for the purpose
OF promoting young peoples meet
inEs A young peoples mass meeting
will be held at 7.3O o'clock Thursday
night at Trinity Methodist Episcopal
church. Mr. Martin viii talk on
world Service" Stereoptican views
depicting world conditions. viii be
shown. accompanied by a talk By Mr.
KeeEan-
The interchurch movement IS a
clearing house for churches Of more
than 90 denominations representing
1900 900 OF peoples
The conference viii open Thursday
noon with a business mems luncheon
at the First Christian church II
will be followed by a general meet
ing al 2.30 o'clock. and the mass
meeting IN the evening at which the
program Of the movement viii be
outlined
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14

CHICAGO. III, April 14.-Rights OF
\ newspaper to publish what It
considers news and TO disregard
whatever it believes does not come
within that category was upheld in
an opinion Of the appellate court. dis
posing Of a S100. 900 damage suit
brought by William Reeda, an at
torney. against che Chicago Tribune
company, yesterday
Reeda. a candidate for superior
court judge in November. 1917. as an
independent. said the Tribune pub
Iished a facsimile OF a portion OF a
specimen ballot giving names Of the
Democratic. Republican and Socialist
candidates for the judgeship but
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
Miss Letha Turner Becomes The Bride
org. 4. Mount At w. P. MeaIey Home

MISS LETHA TURNER bscame the
Nl bride OF C. - Mount at
wedding service performed on
Monday evening at the home of Alr.
and Mrs ". P. Mealey.
The Mealey home on Wyoming
street was prettily decorated with
spring flowers, featuring a color note
OF pink, for the ceremony, which was
performed by chaplain W. 3. Tim
norman. Of the SIND field artillery.
The brides attendants were Mrs.
Minnie Snyder and Miss Ruth Davis
as maid OF honor T. NJ Golding
was Mr.. Mounts best man The
bride was very attractive in a frock
OF old rose silk worn with white pic
ture hat and other accessories Of
white, and her arm bouquet was Of
brides roses. Miss Davis wore
pretty gown OF gray silk with white
hat and her bouquet was OF Cecil
Drummer roses
The wedding service took place AZ
the bride and Nr. Mount, with their
wedding party. stood at the imprO-
vised altar OF roses aid ferns in the
drawing room
Punch was served from a prettily
appointed lace spread table and
wedding supper Of two courses was
served following the informal recep-
ton. Twenty guests were present
for the wedding and reception
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
GIRLS CLOTHING CONTEST
PLANS BEING FORMULATED

Austin. Texas. April 1f.-Plans are
being formulated for the girls cloth
ing contest Of Texas high schools.
conducted b. the state department Of
education, TO be held in Austin on
June 1. in connection with home
economics week at the University OF
Texas. Over 1000 girls have entered
the contest and the time for enter
ing has been extended 10 May Is.
There viii be no dist-ict meets this
year. Only county contests and the
final state contest
Two sets OF awards viii be made.
TO high schools OF the first grade and
high schools Of the second grade. A
feature Of the contest win be an ex-
hibit Of girls clothes made by the
girls, together with other accessories
OF dress, such as shoes. hose. hats,
etc. The Mothers council Of Austin
viii entertain the cont tants-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
First Christian Parents Circle Gives
Reception For Babies and Mothers

THE members OF the Parents circle
Of the First Christian church were
hostesses at a delightful reception
FOR the babies Of the church and their
mothers on Tuesday afternoon 81 the
sunday school rooms Of che church
twenty-five babies with their moth
ers were present and the entire list
Of guests present numbered 100.
The reception rooms were effective
- decorated with a motif depicting
Mother Goose Mrs. Fourier, super
intendeut Of the cradle roll depart
weut, read a charming little poem Of
welcome 10 the babies. A Mother
Goose contest was feature Of the
afternoon Mrs. James Harper and
Raymond Denton receiving the prize
as Jack and "Jill-"
Prizes were also awarded the babies
red balloons given TO the red haired
babies. black balloons 10 the black
haired babies and white balloons 10
the white haired babies. Favors Of
tiny bells were given the babies and
snappers TO the older children, who
ure costumed as Mother Goose char
acters-
Miss sybu shedd and Miss virginia
Rumsey assisted in entertaining the
older children. Animal crackers and
ice cream cones were served.
The mission study class OF Trinity
Methodist church enjoyed a pleasing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14

The bride. who is a daughter OF
Rev. r A Turner. Of Lakeland. Fla,
numbers many friends in this city,
where she has lived for the past few
years. Mr.. Mount, whose former home
is in Philadelphia. was stationed
here during the recent war with the
Fifth cavalry The couple VIII make
their home in this city
The marriage service viii take place
this evening at f-45 o'clock unit
ing G. " Lawrence and Mrs. Norma
s Perkins, one OF the attractive
daughters OF Mr.. and Mrs. ". Y. Ste
venson and niece OF Or. H z Ste
Rev. George T. Mccall. pastor Of
Central Baptist church. VIII officiate
at the ceremony. which viii take
place at the church. Miss Eva Ste
Venson viii attend her sister as maid
Of honor and c. L. Ballard viii be
hest man. The flower girl viii be
Thelma Perkins, young daughter OF
the bride
The couple viii leave after the cere-
mony for Dallas, where 4ir. Law
renee goes as delegate TO a conven-
ton OF railroad men. and upon their
return they viii be at home at llS
West Missouri. Mr.. Lawrence is with
the Ell Paso q Southwestern railroad
and his bride has lived in the city for
the past few years. They number q
large circle OF friends.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14

A VERY interesting program was
"A given on Tuesday evening by the
Mcdowell club at the Woman's
clubhouse with Mrs. Sam Watkins in
charge Of the program OF beautiful
numbers written by living French
writer's.
Opening the program, Mrs. David
V. Fennessy gave a paper on French
composers. which added greatly TO the
interest Of the musical numbers
which followed.
Mrs. Robert Holidays vocal solo
was Ny Heart at Thy Sweet Voice,
from Samson and Delilah," By St
Saens. was a beautiful number and
given in charming manner.
piano duo by MIS- Walter Pons-
ford and Miss Mary Heermans was the
next number and was one OF the most
beautiful on the program
Especially adapted to the rich tones
Of Charles Andrews were the songs
he sang, with Haste Ny Song Would
Re Flying" CReynaldo) and Massenets
lovely -EleEie-"
Mrs Carroll Working danced a
graceful Grecian number and was
given hearty applause, both in ap-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
Thursdays Calendar
Of Social Events

CONCERT in the evening at the
James G. AIcNary home in Austin
Terrace in benefit OF the Home
for Aged Gentlefolk
10 to II a m
Y. ". c. A millinery classes from
30 10 $3.50 .. m.
Y. ". c. A spanish classes from
Z TO 9 p n
A regular meeting OF the women's
auxiliary to the order OF Railway
Conductors will be held at $50 o'clock
D. m. in Knights Of Pythias hall
Meeting of the Missionary society
OF Asbury Methodist church with Mrs
Bell Tanner. 1910 Wheeling street.
Miss Mary Hilrs card party in the
afternoon in honor OF Miss Romaine
Alton at the Newman home on Nc
kinley avenue
Mrs. jerome Dale viii entertain at
bridge In the afternoon at Hotel Paso
del NOrte.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
PAPER MUST BE- JUDGE Of NEWS,
COURT RULES IN DAMAGE SUIT

emitting the names OF the independ-
ents.
Reeda called this omission wilful
and malicious and done with intent to
injure his candidacy
s'The defendant owed no duty 70
either the plaintiff or the public TO
publish any thing. which for any rea-
son lt did not see fit to publish" the
opinion read
The defendant is the sole judge OF
the value OF news as such A news
paper mast remain free to publish
such matters as il regards as pos
sessinE news value and TO refrain
from publishing such matters as IL
may Determine does not possess news
value"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-14
School Notes.

Wednesday morning the officers
and noncommislsoned officers Of the
cadet corps met under the direction
Of Capt Z. ". Ayers.
During the regular assembly
period Wednesday morning the vim
ners OF the spelling ccItests held
last week in the various record
groups contested against eaof other
for the champion speller OF the
school
a dress rehearsal Of the pageant
was given wednesday afternoon and
another viii be given this Afternoon
at the school
The Boys GIee club practiced sing
Ing Wednesday morning.