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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16
MARRIED SAME. GIRL.
UnusuaI Incident In Connection With
Two Soldiers.

Des Moines, Iowa.--Comparfson Of
matrimonial experiences OF Sergeant
Alvin Stanley and William Il. Rutter.
both stationed at Camp Dodge In bar
racks close together. disclosed they
were married to the same young wom-
an at Newport News. Va. Stanley was
married in 1913. Rutter was married
in 1917. Both marriages were an
nuled.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16
strenothen Tjes.

Washington. = President-elect Con-
dra Of Paraguay declared at a lunch
con rendered him by Acting Secretary
Of State Davis that one OF the main
purposes of his administration would
be to develop and strengthen the ties
binding his country to the United
States.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16
Plane Patenta upheId.

New York. = American airplane
patent rights were upheld against for
eign infringement in decision by
Federal Judge Thomas Chatfield in
Brooklyn.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16
Nav BrunswIck Dry.

st. Johns, N. B.-The Vote In this
city was in favor Of retaining the war
time bone dry" prohibition law by
more than 1900. The alternative to
introduce wine and beer licenses was
rejected by more than 600.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16
Chair pashers' strike.

Atlantic City, N. J.--Six hundred
members Of the Chair Pushers' Union
struck. causing q tieup of the roller
chair traffic on the boardwalk. The
men demand so cents instead Of Is
cents an hour.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16
PRESIDENT De LA HuERTA IS Ac-
cEPTA6LE TO LEADER REV.
oLuTioNARY BANDS.
ALL HosTlLlTIEs AT END
Armistice Secured BY Ellis /. Torres
Until July IS, To Negotiate Terms
Of Surrender Of Bandits
Armies.

Mexico City.-The war secretary's
office confirms reports that an arm
istice between Francisco Villa, the
rebel leader, and the government has
been agreed to.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16
RAD cabarets and cafes.

Atlantic City. N. six cabarets
and cafes In or near the boardwalk
were raided simultaneously by 40 pro-
hibition agents from Philadelphia.
Large quantities Of liquor were seized
and carted away.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16
shot From Automobile.

Alma, Ga.-While locking his place
of business here Judge G. ]. Medders
was shot In the back and instantly
Killed by someone In an automobile.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16
GEN. ALvARADo TO U. 8.

Mexican Minister of Finance to Study
Economic Problems.
Mexico City.-The purpose of the
visit of Gen. Alvarado. the minister
Of finance, to the United States,
which he will make shortly, will be
to aid in his study OF the Mexican
economic problem, it was officially
announced today. He will not seek
. loan, the announcement declares.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16

Montgomery. Ala Proposal to raise
quarantine against traffic from Pen
sacola, Fla. into the state of Alabama.
has been abandoned by 9. w. Welch,
state health officer.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16
Document a. Presented by the ResoIus
tions Committee to the Full Gather
Ing is lndorsed--No "Wet" or "Dry"
Planks Incorporated In tho osclara-
tion Of the Party's Policies.

San Francisco, July 2.-The follow
Ing Is the text Of the platform as final
" adopted by the Democratic, national
Convention today:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16

The preamble sends greeting to Pres
hents in the interest Of the country
md of the whole world. Condemns in
General terms the Republican con-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
BAIL is REFUSED FOR
ALLEGED COMMUNIST

By AssOciated Press:
COLUMBUS. o., Feb. 19-AIrs.
Margaret Prevey Of Akron. O.. who
began a fight in the Franklin county
courts today against extradition 10
Chicago 10 answer a charge OF be-
ing a member Of the communist
party. will have 10 remain in Jail
here. at least until next Monday.
The court refused TO admit her TO
bail.
Mrs. Prevey was arrested by the
sheriff here after Gov. Cox last
night granted request of Illinois
for her return 10 the
Jurisdiction Of that state
The legal points at issue are
whether Mrs. Prevey is the identical
person wanted in Illinois and
whether the extradition proceedings
were in proper form.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
DEFENDS VALIDITY OF
PROHIBITION MEASURE
By Associated Press


WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Nalidi-
" of the federal prohibition consti-
tuition amendment was defended
in a brief filed in the supreme court
today by Solicitor General King IN
support OF motions already made by
the government for the dismissal
OF original proceedings instituted by
Rhode Island TO test the amendment
and enjoin its enforcement. Argu-
ments on the motion are expected
10 be heard next month.
The control or the prohibition of
the LIQUOR traffic" the brief said us
now conceded to be a legitimate gov
ernmental function. II cannot now
be maintained, as a legal PROPOSE
ton. that such governmental regu-
lation or prohibition uncOnstitution-
ally infringes the rights Of the in
dividual. The right to prohibit such
traffic was a part of the government
al powers which the states had when
they framed the constitution Of the
United States. 1t is a part Of the
powers which the states. at that
time. reserved to themselves; but
il is no more sacred than any power
then reserved"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
CONCEAL JEWELS
In TOOTH PASTE
Customs Inspectors Nab New
York Man Attempting to
SmuggIe Diamonds.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. 19.-Joseph
Newman. salesman, charged with
attempting TO smuggie about $3O,-
600 worth OF diamonds into the
United States, concealed in fountain
pens and tooth paste. was today
ordered held in $4,000 bail by L. s.
Commissioner James L. McCabe in
Brooklyn. pending further investi-
cation by department OF justic Of
hciais
Nwman arrived in Brooklyn on
Tuesday night aboard the steamship
Stavangerfjord. He was recognized
by a customs Inspector as a man
who "A short time before the United
states entered the war. was hneC
$500 for attempting Co send dental
rubber 20 Germany in false bot
toned trunks and "a false sidec
phonocraph. When in - tor =
searched Newman. he said, ne found
the diamonds concealed In several
fountain pens and a tube OF toott
feSta
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
WONENTS BOARD
TO Be NEUTRAL
Women Voters Continue Prin-
CipIe of N0n-PartiSanShip
In Politics.
BY Associated Press

by AS5ecldLeu IEee--
CHICAGO. Feb 19.-The new
board Of the League Of Women
Voters. which has been in session
since the Adjournment of the con-
vention viii continue the principle
Of non-partisanship upon which the
organization was founded 10 was
announced tonight
Mrs. Maud Wood Park. newly
elected chairman. tonight said that
tho working program OF the league
would be confined 20 the recon-
mendations made as a result OF in
vestigations by the committees OF
the league.
"Our efforts" she said -wili be
directed toward procuring national
legislation urged by the convention
upon recommendation Of our COM
mittees Sn American citizenship.
unihcation OF laws relating 20 the
civil status OF women. child welfare.
food supply. social hygiene. and
profession Of women in industry"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
Officials of IS Railroad
Unions Present Memorial
to Congress.
PROTEST WAGE PROVISIONS
Method of Arbitrating Future
Disputes is Also
Attacked.
BY Associated Presses

bY AHbVCAts0 EEeseA
WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-OrEan-
lied railroad workers and union la
Dor In general holding the re-drnft-
ed railroad reorganization bill 70 be
destructive OF the employees consti-
tutional privileges and liberties to-
night called on congress TO defeat ths
measure In its entirety.
Representative OF the Is rail-
road unions at the close OF an all
day conference attended by Pres't
Gompers and Sec'y Morrison Of the
American Federation OF Labor made
public a memorial 20 congress en-
bodying this declaration:
Request Action.
The pending bill deprives citl-
zens employed upon railways OF the
inviolate right TO enjoy gains In
their own industry. The returns %
capital are fixed upon an arbitrary
basis, the rate which the publH
must pay and wages which labor
must receive must accommodate them
selves 10 this basis fixed for capital
This act makes the public and l1-
Dor subservient 20 capital For
these persons herefl set forth and
many others we request and respect
fully urge that the bill be defeated
in its entirety"
During the all-day conference iu-
formation was given out that lot
ters OF protest against the wage pro.
visions Of the bill would be sent 10
Pres't Wilson and Director General
Hines. Later IL was decided 20 make
the first fight in congress. and n
timations were given that if defeat
ed there, the workers then would
carry the battle to the white house.
hoping that the president might veto
this legislation.
Subverts Principle.
The memorial address TO the peo-
pie OF the United States as well as
the two houses OF congress declared
the bill, in enunciating a principle
for basing the financial return OF in
vestors subverts the principles OF
American government. This provi-
sion. the memorial holds. would con-
stitute IAN abandonment OF govern
ment for the common good, the es-
tablishment OF government for pri-
ate interests. special privileges and
class benefits
Provisions Of the measure for
arbitration or disputes are attacked
because OF the manner in which the
special arbitration boards would be
constituted and because OF the way
in which they would operate. The
arbitration boards including the per
manent federal board Of nine mem
bers, might be composed. the mem
orial declares, as 10 eliminate labor
from representation. Procedure OF
these boards as set forth IN the bill.
the memorial states would destroy
all discipline and lead 10 chOas-"
Attack Bill.
Attacking the railroad bill sec
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
ROOT OUTLINES
G.O.P.PLkTFORh
Opening Gun of National
Campaign Fired at New
York Meeting.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The open
ing gun of the republican national
campaign was fired here tonight in
a keynote speech by Elihu Root at
the unofficial republican state con-
vention in which he outlined the
platform upon which he believed
the republicans should so to the
polls next November. Mr.. Root
brought the assembled delegates TO
their feet cheering time and again
in his denunciations of The demo
cratic administration, especially in
his references to what he termed the
autocratic conduct Of Prest Wilson.
Plan Fails.
The much talked Of possibility of
a vigorous fight by the women dele
gates to have a member of their sex
included in the big four" who will
represent New York in the national
convention in Chicago did not mater
ialiZe and the women were aLpar-
entity satisfied with the appointment
of one of their number. Mrs. Arthur
l.. Livermore, Of Yonkers, as one OF
the alternate delegates at large.
The principal proposals put for
ward by Mr.. Root were:
Decentralization Of the presidents
executive power. ratification of the
peace treaty with senate amend
ments. reform of the League of Ma
tions covenant by a congress Of ma
tions at the call Of a republican
president Immediately after March
4, 1921" limitation of the right to
strike. taxation revisions and uni
versal military training.
Select Delegates.
United States Sens. James W.
Wadsworth. Jr., and William NJ.
Calder, Col William B. Thompson,
of Yonkers. and Nathan l. Miller,
Of Syracuse. were selected as the
men TO be recommended TO the state
convention tomorrow as delegates at
large 10 the republican national
convention in June. Mr.. Miller was
selected when Elihu Root, previous
ly suggested as one OF the big
four" withdrew in order to devote
his time TO the committee which Is
10 plan the organization Of an in
ternational court of justice under
the covenant of the League of Ma
tions.
The alternate delegates at large
selected include ReI. Thomas 3.
Dunn, Rochester; John L. O'Brien,
Of Plattsburgh: Mrs. Arthur L. Liv-
ermore, Of Yonkers, and Charles W.
Anderson. prominent negro political
leader.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
BITTEN vEBATE
ON FRAUD CASE
HELD IN SENATE
Sen. Sherman Vigorously At
taCkS Henry Ford and
His Family.
RECOUNT NEWBERRY BALLOTS

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-Bitter
partisan debate on the fraud charg-
es against Sen. Newberry, republi-
can. Michigan, took up much OF the
senate's time today as yesterday,
precipitated by Sen. Sherman, re-
publican, Illinois, continuing his at
tacks on Henry Ford. the defeated
democratic candidate.
While the debate was running its
course. Sen. Watson. republican. In
diana, called a meeting for Monday
OF the committee appointed to
recount the ballots in the contested
election. 1t was indicated, however.
that the subcommittee probably
would postpone its tas' until the
trial of Sen. Newberry and his cam
paign workers. now in progress at
Grand Rapids, was finished.
Makes Charge.
Senator sherman included the
members Of 2Ir. Ford's family, the
automobile which he manufactures
and all his activities in his vigorous
attack. He declared Mr. Ford had
furthered his financial and political
fortunes by enlisting the services of
the government.
The Illinois senator was taken
sharply to task by Sens. Stanley,
Kentucky, and Walcott, Delaware,
both democrats, who declared he
had violated senate decorum. the
latter charging that Mr.. Sherman
had been addressing a jury in Mich
igan," for which he would have been
in contempt of court if done in
that state.
Sen. Townsend, republican, col
league of Sen Newberry, injected a
new element Of bitterness by declar-
ing that while the truth was being
learned about Michigan he would
like TO see the facts brought out
concerning the last senatorial con
test in kentucky.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
REPORT SHOOTING.

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Feb. u. - Col.
Gonzale de la Mata, Mexican consul
At san Antonio. Teyas. has repnrtt i
10 his government the shooting OF a
Mexican citizen by an American SOL
dier under circumstances that the
Mexicans say parallel the Wallace
case at Tampico. according 10 Off
ciaI advices from the Mexican capital
which state that the foreign office
will dispatch note Of protest to the
United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
Daniels Praises
Men in ReSerUe

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Mem-
bership in the naval reserve force
for every man serving in the crew
Of an American merchant vessel
was advocated by Sec'y Daniels IN
an address at a dinner here tonight
OF naval reservists. Every en-
couragement. the secretary said, will
be given the officers and men serv-
ing IN the merchant marine 10 join
the reserve force.
The record of the naval reserve
during the war was praised by Mr..
Daniels, who added that the success
Il the organization in the future de-
pends entirely upon its members
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
U. S. UPHOLDS
LEGAL RIGHT TO
SELL HUN SHIPS
Shipping Board Official Will
Appeal Temporary In
junction Proceedings.
REQUIRE BONDS FURNISHED
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Pros-
poets Of q legal battle to comrlicate
the controversy over shipping board
efforts to dispose of so former Ger
man passenger liners Ioomed large
today when Associate Justice Bailey
in the district supreme court grant
ed a temporary injunction against
the sale on tax PAYERS application
filed by William Randolph Hearst
John Barton Payne. chairman of
the board. announced that he would
recommend appeal proceedings and
also an effort to require Mr.. Hearst
to furnish bond against loss if the
ships laid idle. He indicated that
the government would fight to the
finish for its legal right 10 proceed
with the sale.
Opinion Differs.
simultaneously, Vice Chairman
Stevens. OF the board, in disagree
ment with his colleagues as to the
wisdom of the sale, continued his
testimony before the senate confer
ence couuaittee. Still another diff
ference of Tinion connected with
these ships was developed at the
hearing John d. York, a marine en-
gineer of Chicago. contending that
the Leviathan, largest of the fleet.
could be reconditioned for passen-
ger service only in the yard where
she was built in Germany, while r.
L. Hague. engineer for the board.
said work could be done in Ameri-
can yards
Chairman Jones, Of the commit
tee, announced that the question Of
regulations for the sen
ate on this question and also of
framing legislation that might be
deemed necessary would be taken
up tomorrow in executive session.
Charles II. Potter. of New York.
president of the United States
Operators association,
described to the committee how gov
ernment built ships were operated
by private companies.
Change Terms.
''We get $3.50 a month per vessel,
and one and one-half per cent of
the gross freight revenue" Mr. Pot
ter said. with the shipping board
the freight. These terms
are being changed. however. OPP
orators Will get only $500 a vessel
and rustic the freight
themselves"
Potter EXPRESSED the opinion that
the shipping board tonnage was only
about $50 per cent efficient" advo-
eating scrapping OF much of the
wood tonnage. On the nine wood
vessels assigned to his concern, he
said, the operation had resulted in
a loss
Operators are not allowed TO
make freight rates las this results
in occasional loss of business" ne
added, when a British or Norwe-
gian vessel cuts under the rate and
we have 10 wait for authority from
to meet the competi-
ton"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
EXPLAINS WORK
OF TRADE BOARD
u. S. Official Addresses An
nuaI Conference of Farm
Directors.

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-Back OF
every basic commodity exist move
ments which should give the country
gravest concern" Victor Murdoch.
chairman of the federal trade com
mission today told the annual con-
ference of the national board OF
farmer organizations.
Explaining 10 the delegates repre-
senting more than 90 agricultural
bodies. the work OF the federal trade
commission, Mr. Murdoch SAID it
was the economic eye Of the govern
ment TO ascertain the facts regarding
these movements in order that the
public might be paid. The work Of
the commission in the past has been
almost elementary said Mr.. Muir
dock, adding that the commission
was about TO embark on the study
OF other and graver problems af-
fecting the nations business. Fur
ther than that he did not elaborate
mis- statement which aroused keen
interest among the delegates in view
of recent Investigations into meat
packing. coal mining and other pri-
mary Industries.
Revive Plans.
Almost the first act Of the confer
ence today vas 10 revive plans for
an international farmers congress. A
committee was appointed 10 take
the matter in hand. with instructions
TO communicate at the earliest posi-
III civ fsyg
tions in foreign countries. other
committees were chosen 10 'aScer-
tain and report on the mOdus and
present status of the investigation Of
the federal trade commission" to re-
port on the outlook for importation
OF foreign fertilizers. and to examine
into the foreign exchange situation
as ii affects American trade.
Charles 5. Barrett president Of the
National Farmers union, who pre-
sided as chairman of the conference,
said that while il would be very
pleasant TO be able TO say that all
is well with agriculture and that in
the farmers mind there is no discon-
tent, nothing left TO be desired" the
facts were that "the farmer Is not
content or satisfied
QUESTIONABLE Answers.
Answers TO the recent question
naire sent out by the postoffice de-
partment, he said, came nearer TO
revealing the truth about agriculture
than anything that has received
equal publicity in the press.
The replies OF the farmers" said
Mr. Barrett, reveal deep dissatis
faction with the treatment that has
been accorded agriculture and re-
sentiment at the widespread differ
ence OF prices received By the farm
ers and those paid by the consum-
ers: a feosing of insecurity in the
ability 10 secure sufficient labor or
20 hold even the farm boys and girls
or the girls in competition with the
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
Read Signed Statement of
Alleged Murderer'S Con-
federate in Court.
PUBLIC APPEARS INTERESTED
Wife of Defendant Barred
From Proceedings Under
Witness Ruling.
BY c. j. COOPER.

Walter Baker fired all the shots at
Carl II. Cook, Laporte grocer who
was killed Christmas eve. 1918. &C
cording TO a signed statement Of
steve Bartek one OF BAKERS cOnfed-
crates, read Thursday afternoon to
the jury in the St Joseph circuit
court where Baker is fighting for
his life.
In his confession Baker says that
three shots were fired by him and
Two by Bsrtek on the night of the
ragedy. BarJek an his statement
zays that Baker fired all the shots at
he grocer.
Barteks statement was read 10 the
Jury by Sheriff W. =. hnstiss Of La
porte county TO whom BarteI1 made
he statement. The statement went
in as evidence over the objections Of
counsel for the defense.
Statements Differ.
Bartek's statement differs from
the confessions OF Baker in that
Baker instead of the two confeder-
ates Is made the leader in actions
resulting in the death Of Cook
Sheriff Anstiss told of reading
uartek's statement 20 Baker regard
ing that part Of it that refers TO
who fired the five shots in the Cook
grocery, and of telling Baker that
he believed he WIS not telling the
twice at Cook.
The Laporte sheriff was also ex-
amined in regard TO a visit by La
porte officials and Baker to the Cook
.and paul groceries during the time
that Bakers confessions were being
made He also identified a drawing
of the Cook store made by Baker
showing the relative positions Of
cook and himself on the night OF
the tragedy after Eaker and Bartek
lad entered the store and during
the time that Cook received the two
fatal wounds.
Tells of Arrest.
Sheriff Anstiss also told Of arrest
ing Baker at Toledo. o.. and Of being
lccompanied from there to Laporte
hy Baker, Mrs. Baker. the defend
ants wife. and Deputy Sheriff Will
liam Forney, OF Valparaiso. The
sheriff said that ne had not allowed
Baker to talk much about the case
until after they had reached La
porte. II was after Baker had made
Lis confessions that the statement OF
Bartex was shown him.
There appeared 10 be an effort
upon the part of the defense to show
that Baker had been mistreated
while confined in the Laporte county
iail. but no evidence developed on
The cross examination Of Sheriff
Anstiss substantiatng the defense's
theory. Undoubtedly an attempt
vii be made 10 show that Bakers
lCONr7DTNrT-rrU nN- DArr r-Orrr,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK. Feb. 19-Madame
JaCqueline u-JaCQuemairC,
daughter of former Premier Clemen-
ceau Of France. sailed for home to-
doy aboard the ROchambeau, de-
claring that she had had a success
ful lecture tour and had made man.
friends IN America. 4 dozen war
brides or American soldiers sailed
for q visit TO their old homes IN
France
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-20
RAILWAY MEN URGE DEFEAT OF Bill
80 Feet of Gay
White Way Nets
Million Dollars

BY Associated Press:
NEW YORK. Feb. 19.-Record-
ing OF p year lease on a building
iu Fifth av. between 44th and 45th
SITS. today revealed what real estate
experts declared 10 be a record
price for a lease in New York
$1,750 a front foot. The buildings
frontage is 30 feet and the depth
100 feet. The gross aggregate
rental of the building will be ST.
10000, the lessees paying all taxes
and charges against the property for
the term.