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The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Grass Skirt
Style Changed
By Scorpions

They're not ''wearin' 'em higher
in Hawaii any more, saccordins
to Alexander Hume Ford Of Homo
lulu. secretary OF the Psn-Paeinc
Union. who has spent the iass
twelve years on the islands
THE glass skirts are no longer
being wofn by the women natives
in Hawaii" said Mr.. Ford In q
lecture at the Central Y. M. Z. A.
last night. They still form the
costume, though. Of the inhabi-
tants of the Hebrides. The reason
this mode of dress Is no longer
fashionable is due to the taran-
tulas, scorpions and other 2oisun-
Gus and obnoxious insects making
their home in the grass. to the
discomfort of the wearer."
Mr.. Ford also exploded a popular
belief that the hula hula dance was
original with the Hawaiians. He
asserted 1t was introduced into the
islands by native sailors.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Boat Ride Saps Memory
Of Man Found in Newark

Newark. n. J.. Jan 2s-Another
case Of apparent sphasia developed
street corner early today was unable
to tell his name or anything about
himself.
Il do remember that left home to
go to a restaurant" he said. 81 took
a boat ride. but don't remember any
thing more"
A letter addressed to Thomas
Starblow,' Brooklyn, n. Y. was
found on his person by the police.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23

they were brought to bear on WASH
inston.
The first efforts to get Mr.. Wilson to
bring hostilities to an end so as to
avert another summer of campaigning
came to an end In the early autumn
Of 1915. after the battles of verdun and
the somme had brought German
spirits to low ebb.
Dseamests Of Interest.
Here are some Of the most interest
Ing Of the documents as written by
Count Won Bernstorff, then amoas-
sador In Washington. Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg and the Foreign
Secretaries Won Jagow and thinner
mann.
Bethmann sent this message to Bern
storff, October "A.
Explicit proposal Sor wilson's peace
mediation Is still impossible. owing
to encouragement received by entente
and last speeches Of Asquith and Lloyd
George. A spontaneous call for peace.
for which ! beg you to encourage him
further, would be gladly accepted by
US. Wilson's power and. as matter
of consequences also. his duty to stop
the slaughter must be emphasized
IF he cannot come to a decision
alone he must combine with the Pope,
King of Spain and European neutrsls
Such common action could not even
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
REBELS PICK OREGON
TO OPPOSE CARRANZA
tB. Herald I,ea.ed NIrel

Fl Paso. Tex, Jan. 22.-Adviees
reaching FL Paso today from private
sources in Mexico stated that, a
movement is on foot to combine all
the rebel elements OF Mexico against
President Carranza in the Presidcn-
tial fight. Alvaro obregon. Carranza's
former chief military figure. is the
candidate the anti-Carranzista ele-
ments have selected to oppose Car
rama. according TO these advises.
The rebel group includes the Zaps-
tistas. Vfuistas. Arenistas and the
Palezitas.
Villa is said TO have informed obre-
Son that he is willing TO make peace
with him. but never with Carranza-
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Bursting Dam Kills -Four
Trying to ReAoat Vessel

Pittsburg. Pa Jan. -Four men
were drowned at Elizabeth near
here late this afternoon when a cof-
ferdam in which they were working.
collapsed.
The men were attempting TO host
the Monongahela River steamcr,
Sailor. which sank several days sss.
"A dam. which protected the men
broke. fooding the pit In which they
were working. Robert Elsie. assist
ant superintendent Of the vesta Coal
Co. was one OF the men reported
drowned
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Europe T old
Balkan "Crook
"Doped" Wilson

Paris. Jan a-The Newspaper
L'Eciafr of Nice has advanced an
entirely ney cause" Of Presi-
sent Wilson's illness. and q most
amazingly impossible one.
The Presidents mslady. accord
ing TO the newspaper. was caused
istered by Balkan biackhander
last June
Similar attempts. made against
Premier Nitti of Italy, and NJ.
Trumbitch. head Of the Jugo-slav
peace delegates. failed. the news
paper said.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Roof Garden on Church;
Also to Have Dormitories

Pittsburg. Jan. q = Utility, not
beauty. will be the predominant fea-
ture Of the proposed 10000 edifice of
the West End Christian Church. An
nouncement was made today that the
new building will not have a useless
spire." but instead a roof garden and
dormitories.
Make religion a pleasure. not a
task" Is the slogan of the church
trustees.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Salvage Shipwrecked Rum;
500 Spaniards in Hospital

Madrid, Jan. 22.-More than 700 per-
sons in the village of Lagranja have
been sent to hospitals following one
of the greatest drinking parties ever
held in Spain. according to dispatches
here today.
Many casks Of whisky were wash
ed up on the beach after the recent
storms. it was said.
Soldiers carted them into the viii
lage, where everybody was allowed
to drink
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
HIRAM JOHNSON
TOOPEN FIGHT
IN MISSOURI.
Californian Will Plunge Into
League Of Nations Contest
In Third District.

Senator Hiram johnson formally
will open his campaign for the Re-
publican nomination for President
by addressing an audience at Ex-
celsior City. Mo-. Thursday night
Senator johnson said last night
he had chosen Missouri as the start
ing point of his campaign because
of the nationwide interest center
ing on the Congressional election in
the Third Congressional district of
that State. lin which Democratic and
Republican candidates are to make
the league of nations the principal
issue Of their campaign.
Capt. Jacob l. Milligan. Democrat.
and John L. Frost. Republican. are
contestinE for the seat resigned by
Judge Joshua l. Alexander. recent
.ly selected by President Wilson as
Secretary of Commerce to succeed
" WilIiam c. Redfield.
Notable, To Take Part.
The fact that the league Of ma
tions is TO be the paramount fea-
ture Of the contest has brought
many offers lEcm prominent league
foes and proponents to help in the
campaign.
The race in the Missouri Third
district is looked upon
as the first test case" OF the league.
and advoc@teS as well as opponents
of 'Ecss-s gGe are looking to the re-
s.s:- tslfs egnarp.a,on OF their re-
spectire STANDS on fife league. Capt
MilIigan was nominated by the Dem
ocrats of the District on the 5000
ballot. Senator johnson will be the
first of the league foes to speak.
Senator johnson will leave for
Missouri Sunday and formally be-
gin his speaking tour at Excelsior
City Tuesday night The Senator.
after speaking in Missouri and Kan
sas. will invade Gen. Pershing's home
State of Nebraska. in spite Of the
NO Trespassing" warning sounded
by the three Woods brothers. who
are booming Gen. Pershing as Ne
braska's favorite son for President
From Nebraska johnson will go into
Minnesota and the Dakotas and
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Berlin Rail Strike Illegal.

London, Jan. 22.-In an effort to
prevent the strike Of railway work
ers from spreading. the government
decreed all strikes Of government
workers will be considered illegal. an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Berlin said today. The railway
strikers arc included as government
WORKERS. the dispatch stated
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
House Refuses Increase
For Rivers and Harbors

The House yesterday refused to in
crease >the s12ooo.oo appropriation
carried in the Rivers and Harbors bill
by s3.oOO,ooo 1t also rejected an
amendment of Representative Denni-
son. Illinois. for an additional appro-
priation Of s1l.ooo.ooo to improve the
Mississippi. Ohio and Missouri Rivers.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
No Smokes With Dinner
Says S. Carolina Senate

Columbia, S. C., Jan. 22.-The Sem
ate today passed a bill which pro-
hibits smoking in the dining rooms
of hotels and other public places.
The bill provides a penalty for
both the smoker and management
that permits it. 1t was passed by
n large majority after a heated dis
~ussion.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Charge Teacher b Radical.
OBy Herald Leased wire.1

Chicago Jan. 2.-The campaign
against the reds" here struck into
the public schools today when Mrs.
Helen Pratt Judd daughter of a for
mer mayor Of Minneapolis. and for
fifteen years teacher in the Chicago
public schools. was indicted as being
secretary of a branch Of the Conn
mdnist Labor party. here.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
PUBbICSgAYS
TOSO(dlLESTS
Inn. T..PROBE
Every Motion Of Defense
Overruled by Chairman
OF Custer Cosnmittee.
CLASH OVER DECISIONS
i
Two Members Object to
Witnesses With Political
Identification.
CLASH OVER DECISIONS

Albany. N. Y, Jan. %. - Public
sympathy. as manifested by the at
titude of the 500 spectators who
jammed the assembly hall OF the
capitol today. the third day Of the
hearing of the suspended Social
ist members. seemed to swing
slightly in favor OF the five assem-
lymen when Morris Hillauit and
Seymour stedman. for the Social
lists, put up a scintiliating defense,
only to have every motion over
ruled by Chairman Martin.
THE knockout" from counsel for
the judiciary committee came this
evening. when John b. Stanchfield
asked for an adjournment until
next Tuesday morning at 1880
O'Clock. Hillquit and Stedman bat
tied excitediy against adjournment.
saying the finances of the Social
lists would be more than strained.
Chairman Martin killed their OBJ
lection.
Foresees special EiectIess-
Thaddeus c. SweAt. speaker of
the assembly. who. on January Z
started the hearing when he called
the Socialistic ave before the bar
and read them the assembly's
charges of disloyslty. declared to-
night that IL the Socialists are ex-
pelled it is probable Gov. Alfred Z.
Smith Immediately Gin call a spe-
ciai election to nj the vacancies.
The first public break in the ranks
OF the Judiciary Committee conduct
ing the hearing came today. Just be-
fore the hearing was resumed Will
lam s. Evans, OF New York. a member
of the committee, filed a dissenting
opinion to the ruling OF Chairman
Martin that the committee has n
right to prescribe loyalty as a test
for the suspended members eligibility.
Reports were circulated that fo''
ether EprJ;befs coincided we l@ya
opinion - s'e.Sa N, so n let-sSL
r. Was, ala -eported th>t thf adt. =
iAtONdI ultHlDtIS "tIt l1GnHltC
toward Evans opinion. There are
thirteen members OF the committee.
Second Clash Comes.
The second case OF dissension
over rulings Of Chairman Martin
occurred this afternoon. Both
Evans ard Maurice Bloch. members
of the committee. dissented from
the chairs accession to the motion
Of the prosecution that a number
of witnesses be introduced whole
sale. their Socialist records marked
for Identification and placed in
the custody of the committee
Legislation is now being prepared
and will soon be introduced which
will make II necessary for members
elect of the New York assembly
and senate to appear before the bar
Of the house to take the constitu-
tional oath of office.
The legislation will be in the
form of an amendment to the !egis-
lative law. which in addition TO the
constitution fixes the powers and
duties of the legislature.
Just before adjournment Attorney
General Newton announced he had
obtained the services Of former Attor-
ney General Thomas Carmody to
take the place of Martin W. Little
ton, who was forced 10 withdraw be-
cause of a previous engagement to
appear ip the Newberry trial.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Houseboat A6re at Sea;
Women Among 7 Saved
CBy Herald Leased wIrel

Norfolk. Va. Jan. PA houseboat,
owned by Robert NJ. Gillespie, New
York lawyer. caught fire of the Capes
en- route to Florida The party of
seven on board. including four wom-
en-, have been rescued.
The houseboat was missing several
days in the recent storm and had been
given UP for lost.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Phone Wedding Brings Charge.

Detroit. Mich. Jan. 22.-Mrs. Mabel
CLARK Alderman. of Syracuse. N. Y,
today made an afidavit declaring she
is the first and lawful wife Of Willis
Carl Ackerman. the soda clerk. who
is alleged to have married Louise
cody by telephone.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23

MEASUREGETS
FATAL BLOW
Attorney General Palmer
Withdraws Support Of
Legislation.
GoMPERs AssAHs n
Chairman Campbell Told
Press Is Solid in .T
Opposition. II
G0MPERS ASSAAs n

x
The drastic anti-sedition leeisia-
tion pending in Congress received
what may prove to be a fatal blow
in hearing before the House RvIes
Committee yesterday.
There were three developmenfs.
which. IL is belieysd. will result in
the death of the Measure I'm COM
-mittee. or at least insure a thor
ough revision and modification be-
fore any 3ttempt is made 70 bring
IL up fop/passage in the House:
P.tner Fails DO Appear.
L. Attorney General Palmer. who
originally recommended the IegIs-
lstion. failed to appear. az sched-
uled. to champion it. and sent a let
ter to Chairman Campbell. of the
committee. stating that Il did not
accord with his views. The form An
which he submitted the bill. the At
torney General ADDED. was prepared
by him only because he was -re-
quested so to do by a Senate COM
mittee"
?. Opponents of the legislation.
headed by President Samuel Com
pers. Of the American Federation OF
Labor. for five and half hours at
tackled the Legislation from all an
giles. charging that IL was designed
TO prevent. strikes. would impair the
right Of free sueech and the free
dom Of the press. and is due to '-hys-
terra and nothing else"
3. Chairman Campbell announced
the receipt OF a large number Of
communications. indicating that the
press ofo the couontry is almost q
unit ssSSPst the legislation. and that
many persons In business and pro-
fessiOnal life. as well as the rank
and ME Of the citizens. hold Inc
view. .----s-z----'I -
Ne r~ss~df.te Action.
Members OF the committee stated
+ - oertaia that no sinnrneosu.~ ar--
tion on the bill Will be taken. A. il
is ever reported out.
In any event they declared. nothrr.r
will be left in the measure that will
afford any opportunity for court con-
struction which will permit its appli-
cation TO labor or impair the rights
OF free speech or the freedom Of the
press.
The action OF Attorney General
Palmer in failing to appear before
the committee and his apparent effort
TO withdraw his support OF any Iegis-
lation of this character came as a
distinct surprise 10 members Of the
committee. He personally called on
Chairman Campbell last Monday TO
arrange for his appearance as the FIRST
witness at the hearing.
Representative Smell. Republican, OF
New York. said:
Mr.. Palmer asked to be heard IN
support Of the bill and set his own
time TO come before the committee.
The tone of his letter. together wgth
his failure TO appear seems to Indi-
cate desire to backwater on this
legislation
Sends Letter 90 Chairman.
The first word received by the COM
mittee this morning was that TIE
Attorney General had left his of1ce
and was on his way TO the hearing.
After the committee had waited nearly
oONTNuEO on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Wason,s Pence Effort Told
In Genndn Cipher messages
70 and from Washington

ws-.sssa Hsssf tsssy ssss.. p.snsss.
shpera
ss1 esnAitssas
srtie Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
ny CyRIL BROwN.
fe3o. by the press Pus-
Iishing Co.. the New Ysrk Wsris.
Especial Cable Dispateh - TIE
w..hi.stc. Herssa. =
washingtc. Heraid.


Berlin. Jan. FL have obtained the
text of the vitality important CORES
pondence which passed between Count
Won Bernstorf at Washington, and
the Foreign once at Berlin in the
critical period of the autumn of 1915
and winter OF lsis-I7. when Germany
was endeavoring to get President VII
son to intervene to bring about peace
negotiations.
These documents purport to give in
innate conversations with the Presi-
dent and with Colonel House. repre-
senting him. and are full of highly
interesting revelations Of the inner
workings of German peace politics as
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Bonus fer Ex-Service Men.
tBy Hersld Leased Wire. /

Baltimore. Nd. Jan. "a State
bonus to all former service mon Is
sought in a bnl about to. be ihtro-
dueed in the legislature. An trpro-
pristion OF more than sloce - will
be involved.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Kai,er,, Extr.dihen 1. Vote.

Paris, Jan. IA member of the
Dutch legation here said today the
question Of extradition of the former
Kaiser would be submitted TO a REF
erendum.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
Court Clears Quien
Of Cavell Betrayal

. Paris. Jan. 22-The court reviewing
the case Of the alleged defeatist
ouien. who was sentenced to death.
has decided he WAS not guilty OF be-
traying Edith Cavell. but that he
still is subject TO hearing on charges
of intelligence with the enemy and
swindling.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23

-ouien was sentenced to death sfs-r
testimony at his trial had indicated
he was implicated in the plot which
led to the betrayal of Edith cavell. the
British nurse executed in Belgium by
the Germans for her alleged efforts
to aid prisoners TO escape.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23
SEAS PREVENT
RESCUEOF271
Two Boats Trying to Take
Passengers OFF Powhatan
Meet With Disaster.
CBy Herald Leased Wire.)

New York. Jan. 73.-Passsa-
gers and crew Of the dis
abied transport Pewkstsu, BE-
Ing towed to Halifax BY the
Canadian steamship Lady Las-
rier. were being traasferred to
the transport Nerthern Paeiae
early this morning, aeespdins
TO radio message frs8 the
United States destroyer Leary.
which. with other vessels, was
standing by the disabled ship.
about 200 MILES cast Of halifax.
whes the transfer Of passes-
gers began the sea- had ssed-
Grated ssd - o~eser sas
rissns. i.aicat', ESsat the sts~nR
had pass-d-
New York. Jan. 2.-The Z71 pas
on the American transport
will be transferred to the
transport Northern Pacific as soon
as the weather moderates sufficient
ly to permit the perilous operation
being accomplished in safety. ac-
cording to reports reaching here to.
day.
An attempt to start the transfer
had to be abandoned. be-
cause of the heavy seas. which
smashed one rescue boat against the
ships side and swamped another
None of the rescuers was lost. but
the risk of transferring passengers
In cockle-shell boats in such a heavy
sea was regarded as too great.
The Northern Pacific. which Is
bringing to New York the last OF
the American Expeditionary Forces
from France. will leave the Pow
hatan Immediately after she has
taken the passengers from the dis
abled transport. 1t was assumed by
men here, as the Powhatan
is now known to be in tow of the
Lady Laurier. a Canadian govern
ment steamship. headed for Hall
fax.
Eleven women and eight children
are known to be among the Pow
hatan's passengers. obliged to share
at least part of the sufferings from
cold resulting from the flooding OF
the ships engines and heating plant
The Washington herald., 1920-01-23

The first word received by the COM
mittee this morning was that TIE
Attorney General had left his ONCE
and was on his way to the hearing.
After the committee had waited nearly
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Crittenden press., 1920-08-06

Mr.. Henry Stevens, Mrs. Ida
Stevens and daughter. Anna Lucy,
were guests last Sunday Of Mr., and
Mrs. George Mckinney.
Mrs. Florence Harpending and
sons, Howard and Hayden, were
guests last week Of the boys Grand
mother Harpending near Salem.
Miss Leecie LaRue, one Of our for
mer neighbors visited her aunt Dora
Davenport at Hopkinsville last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Franklin Of
near Tolu were guests Wednesday
of his mother, Mary J Franklin.
Mrs. Martha Barnes and Herbert
Carter and wife were recent guests
Of his uncle, ]. B. Carter and fam
lily.
MIR. Ardie Love and sister, Lille
Flannary and nieces. Naomi and Ru-
by Love, Of Cartersville, H., were
guests Sunday Of their cousins, Fred
Love and wife.
Mrs. Lena Franklin visited Miss
Lenah Franklin last Saturday and
Sunday night.
Mr.. Henry Watson and wife were
in Marion Friday.
Mr.. Thomas Burklow sold his
property here to Mr.. Bill Williams.
Mr.. Gid Taylor went to Marion
last Monday.
Miss Anna Lucy Stevens visited
last week with Misses Maggie Nc
Kinney and Naomi Norris.
Mr.. Lucian Franklin has returned
to his home at Clarksville, Tenn.
after spending the past week with
his mother, Mrs. Dean Franklin.
Aunt Lucy Davidson visited last
week with her daughters, Mesdames
Henrietta Taylor and Ida Stevens.
Miss Sallie Sullenger was the guest
Monday and Tuesday Of last week
of Misses Leecie LaRue and Jewell
McCuin near New Salem.
Mrs. l.. l.. Price and daughter,
Ethelyne, visited the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. Minner and attended
services at Cedar Grove.
Mesdames Ida Stevens and Susie
Mckinney spent Monday Of last week
with Aunt Dean Franklin.
The Crittenden press., 1920-08-06
SHERIDAN

Kearney Porter has moved to b.
R. Terry's property here.
Miss Carrie Morse Of Deanwopd
passed through here Sunday enroute
to her school at Caney Fork
Miss Mary Moore left Sunday for
Mexi,o where she will teach this
term.
Miss Sue Moore began school at
Bethel Monday.
Aubrey Griffin and family motor
ed over from Hurricane Sunday.
Mr.. Bale Jennings and sons Eu-
gene and Ray Of Sloan spent one
day last week with Mrs. Luther
Minner and sons.
Mrs. Josie Thomas Of Csssd is
the guest Of Mrs. Dean Bebout.
Blake Terry visited Learner Guess
at Marion Thursday night.
c. " Love was examined by q
specialist at paducah recently.
Mr. and Ms. Lacy Moore and
Mr.. and Mis-. JAMIE Moore and
daughter, Margaret attended the
Moore reunion at the J. p. Moore
home the fourth Sunday in July.
Misses Dulcie and Katie Hurst at
tended church at Freedom Sunday.
Phillip Alberta. the six months old
babe of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hum
phreys. died July 80 at their home
at Gainesville iil.. and was buried
at Deer Cheek Monday. This is the
third child they have lost in the past
eight months. They have the SYM
pathy Of their many friends in this
sad hour,
The Crittenden press., 1920-08-06

A girl may not enthuse much over
the man, but it's no trouble at all
to go into raptures over the engage
ment ring.
The Crittenden press., 1920-08-06
LEVIAS

The writer was reminded OF other
days last Wednesday when the thresh-
er whistled and the neighbors con-
gregated at the. home Of dear old
Aunt Mary Franklin to help in "the
good old fashioned way. The men
were busy helping thresh, while the
women were helping cook and talk
ing and they sure cooked enough and
more. There were hfty-one to eat
dinner, Lucian Franklin Of Tenn,
and Ralph Davidson Of Henderson,
were their visitors.
Mrs. Sallie Threlkeld and daugh.
ter. Ina of Sheridan were guests OF
their Grandmother Price Thursday
Mrs. ida Jones and children are
spending this week with her mother
Mrs. p. j, Giles.
Dallas Davidson Of Tolu visited
Tuesday night with his sister, Mrs
George Mckinney.
Messrs. Lafayette Settles, j. II.
Price and Jasper Franklin are baling
hay at the Cox place.
Our school opened Monday with
very good attendance. Mr.. Summers,
one Of our home boys is teacher,
Mrs. Lenah Franklin was the guest
Sunday Of her brother, j H. Price
and wife.
The Crittenden press., 1920-08-06
Propsf Care Of HoolA

All good tools should he wrapped
ap. otherwise they will rust. and rust
aulls their cuttin' iges. The care
tul carpenter wraps his tools in .
Soolen cloth. we'll oiled. The care
ful chauffeur wraps all polished tools
before putting them 10 the tool boz
and keeps them away from the stor.
age battery. the fumes Of which will
quickly rust them