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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
S100,o00,0o0 Corporation Being
Organized to Finance Ameri-
can Export Trade.
WOULD OPEN OUTLETS
Bankers, Business Men and Producers
Take Part In Huge Financing
Scheme Which VIII Relieve
Acute Trade Situation.

Chicago-Realizing that one of the
surest ways of relieving the presen.
acute trade situation in the United
States is that of opening outlets for
American products In foreign coun-
tries, ESQ bankers, business men and
producers from all parts OF the country
will meet for the purpose Of organizing
q s100,000 900 corporation to finance
American export trade. The corpora
ton would be authorized under the
Edge act for the protection of home in
dustries and proper financing OF Amer
lean trade.
The foreign trade financing plan, II
was announced, is designed to meet
credit needs of foreign buyers who
cannot pay because they lack specific
security. The corporation, 1t is plan
ned. will be under the protecting wing
of the Federal Reserve banks and will
be semi-public in character.
According to the announcement,
rendering, under the plan, of special
assistance to any n country. has not
been considered, as object of the plan
is to encourage American foreign trade
as a whole and, as contemplated, 1t
would operate wherever such trade ex-
tended.
Plan Is Described.
In describing the proposed plan, r.
III. Youngman, New York. said that
the corporation would endeavor to
place its debentures with the public.
'Tt Is expected that gradually these
debentures will be issued to the ex.
tent of $1,000, 900, oOo." he added.
Organization of this corporation
will represent the first definite steps
taken unitedly by the large financial
and industrial interests Of the country
to aid in the extension and mainte
nance OF our foreign trade. Activities
Of the corporation are not to be &C.
tional, but are to extend over the en-
tire country and to embrace all forms
of production that enter In our foreign
trade operations. This renders Its ac-
tivities of interest, not only to the pro-
Queer OF manufactured goods, but to
stock growers, farmers and merchant
Using elements as well.
"The corporation would seem to
meet the peculiar requirements Of
financing our foreign trade under pro-
sent conditions. The legal provisions
and the method Of organizing and
erations,"
management will assure safety OF OPP
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
ADMITS Being A SPY
Ex-Army Captain Make Sensa.
tiOnaI Disclosures.
Man Held for Theft Of Company Funds
Says He Was One OF 800
Sent to U. s.

New York-Sensational disclosures of
his mission to this country as spy for
the German government. was given In
an alleged confession by John Willet.
former captain in Company l. 4Sth U.
8. infantry. alleged thief and deserter,
after he was arrested here charged
with absconding with $1,000 of his com.
pany funds on December 10, 1918. His
regiment was then stationed at Camp
Sewer. G%reenville, s. O. His capture
was accidental. He was crossing Fifth
avenue at Fo~rty-second street near the
public library when Hugh j. Hannigan.
formerly a first lieutenant In Willet's
company. recognized him. Hannigan
called a policeman and Willet was ar.
rested. At a police station the prisoner
was further identified by two other for
mer l~ieutenants In Company /. Sidney
p. Howell and Francis Hatch. Willet
was then taken to Governors island.
headquarters of the Second army
corps. and placed In confinement NJ
Fort Jay.
Willet, the police said. recited In a
brazen fashion how he was sent TO the
United States as n of 300 cadets
trained In the acts Of espionage to en-
list In the American army.
On his arrival In the United States,
Willet went to Albany where he 9 n
listed, he said. as a private. His mill
tary aptitude won him rapid promotion
and his knowledge of English and his
ability to speak like an American" en-.
abled him to obtain a commission.
While being questioned at the police
station. the police say Willet r marked
that they would be surprised II they
knew "the number Of officials at Wash.
ington during the val who was EN-
ployed by Germany as spies"
Are they still there?" he was asked.
THAT I don't know" he said to
have answered. "But there we're many
of them during the war;"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
MOB LYNcHEs ACCUSED MEN.
California Crowd Avenges Death Of
Three Officials.

Santa Rosa, Calif-Old Testament
vengeance, "a life for a life," was az
acted Of George Boyd, Terence Fits
and Charles valento by q mob here.
The mob, so to 100 men. all armed
and masked in black, entered the
Sonoma county jail, overpowered Sher-
i'll John Boyes and his deputies, took
the three men to q cemetery and
hanged them from the same limb Of an
oak tree.
The three were held on the charge
Of numbering Sheriff John A. Petray
OF Sonona county, Detectives Miles
M. Jackson and Lester H. Dorman OF
the San Francisco police force.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
MARTIAL LAW FOR IRELAND
Stamping Out Of Murder Gangs"
Sought by Move.

London-The British government
aas decided upon martial law for Ire.
land. The proclamation az decided
upon prescribes strict military regula.
tions for Dublin and the southwest dis
tricts of Ireland.
II is stated that the government in-
sists that its action should not be In.
terpreted as a hindrance to any pro.
posed settlement negotiations, which
are under way by Premier Lloyd
George and the cabinet with represent
tatives Of the Irish republican govern
ment.
The government takes the position
that the policy OF stamping out OF
murder gangs" In Ireland cannot be
over-ridden ON account OF overturea
which are being made for peace IL
other directions.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
British Ambassador Refuses tc
Wise Passports of Commit
tee of 100 Agents.
MUST WAIT FOR PEACE
Says Investigation Would Only Lead
to Mass Of Unsupported State
ments to be Used Only for
Propaganda Purposes.

Washington-The special committee
committee Of 100, now holding hear
ings here on the Irish question, hai
hoped to send to England and Irelan,
to gather first-hand information. viii
not be permitted to visit Great Britain
William Mcdonald, secretary of thu
commission, was informed in a lettei
sent by r. L. Craigie, first secretary
Of the British embassy, that "the pro
posed visit to British territory is no
agreeable to His Majestay's govern
ment," and that therefore the embassy
would not wise the passports issued Il
members of the committee by the
American State department.
British Embassy's Letter.
Mr.. Crangie's letter apparently wa;
In reply to one from Mr.. Mcdonald
making formal application for wise Of
the passports.
1t follows:
with reference to your application
for wise of the passports of certain
gentlemen al their representatives Il
proceed to the United Kingdom to In
yestigate conditions In Ireland. l an
directed by His Britannia Majesty
ambassador to inform you that tn,
proposed visit to British territory Is
not agreeable to His Majesty's gov
eminent. Vises will therefore not be
affixed to the passports in question
The passport office in New York ha:
been instructed accordingly.
Full Consideration Given.
This decision has been reached af
ter full consideration of the circunr
stances of the case, and / am to refer
you to the ambassadors letter Of DC
tober %, in which he informed you
that he was unable to believe the trutt
could be established until there has
been a period of quiet in Ireland, ant
then only by persons of the Creates
experience OF the laws Of evidence
with power to compel the production
OF books, papers and records, and thu
any other form of inquiry would. in
uib opllluu, ISdu Ouly 10 q mass VI
statements unsupported by facts being
made for propaganda purposes.
"Sir Auckland Geddes has ventured
to hope that the full meaning and sig
nificance of these observations would
have been clear.
"In view OF the fact that the ambas
sador's letter to you Of the twenty
third, October last, appeared In the
press. l am to inform you that thus
letter will be published"
Members of Committee.
Members of the special committee
which it had been planned to send tc
England and Ireland as announced by
the commission were Oliver N. New
man, former district commissioner Of
this city; the Rev. Norman Thomas
and Arthur Gleason of New York
James HI. Maurer. president Of the
Pennsylvania State Federation Of La
Dor, William Mcdonald and Dear
Morss Lovett Of the University of Chi
cago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
TOWNLEY QUITS AS N. Q. BOSS
Former Chief 30 Organize Farmers
Outside of State.

OutSioe OF state.
Fargo. N. D.-A. G. Townley dropped
out as supreme director Of the affairs
Of the Nonpartisan league in North
Dakota, according to Chris Levang,
Nonpartisan league state senator,
speaking as a representative of the
state headquarters of the league.
Addressing o gathering of Nonparti-
san league farmers at Langdon, N. D.,
Mr.. Levang said that Mr.. Townley has
elected to spend his entire time en-
gagged in the work of organizing far
mers In states outside of North Da-
kota. Succeeding Mr.. Townley, as the
active head and directing genius of the
Nonpartisan league in North Dakota.
is William Lempke Of Fargo, attorney
general eject. He long has been as
sociated with Townley as a member of
the executive committee of the Non
partisan league.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
SOCIALIST HEADS AUSTRIA

or. Michael HalnIech Elected Presl-
dent BY Assembly.
vienna-Dr. Michael Hainisch was
elected president Of Austria by the ma
tional assembly.
DIR. Hainisch II . prominent Social
Est and was elected q member Of the
Austrian parliament In 1909. He was
born In Gloggnitx, Lower Austria, In
1858 and was educated In the univer'
stiles Of Vienna, Leipsic and Berlin.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
Central American states to Unite.

San Salvador. Republic OF San Sal
vador-The Central American cong-ess
now sitting In San Jose, Costa Rica,
composed OF representatives Oh the nva
Central American republics. has de.
cided to proceed with the adoption OF
q pact uniting the Ave countries. a dis
patch from Costa RIGA says.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
COLOMBIA PACT DISCUSSED
Payment Of $4,000. 900 In Canal Deal
Stirs Opposition.

Washington-Senate leaders began a
v Of sentiment among their col
leagues as to ratification of the Co
lombian treaty, calling for payment Of
SIS. 900. 900 to Columbia In connection
with American acquisition of tho
Panama Canal. Considerable opposi-
ton to the treaty was reported and
unless sufficient votes are assured. it
was said that the treaty again would
go over into another congress.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
Nelson on INAUGURAL COMMITTEES.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. P. C. Knox,
Knute Nelson and Lee Overman, have
been appointed by yiccpresident
Thomas II. Marshall as the senate
members of 4 Joint congressional com
mittee to have charge of arrangements
fer tho inauguration OF President-elec
Warren G. Harding.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
ARMY STRENGTH DEFENDED

100000 Minimum Required by Law,
Baker Explains.
Washington-Provisions Of the army
reorganization act fixing the peace
time strength of the regular army at
approximately 100000 meu are manda-
tory and leave mo discretion 10 any
body" Secretary Baker told the House
military committee. explaining his ac-
tion in ordering recruitment up to thar
figure.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16

Bomb Thrown In RoumanIan Senate.
London-A bomb was thrown amocs
members of the Roumanian Senate
shortly after It had assembled and M.
0receailu. q member Of the ministry,
and Biihop Radu Vas killed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
4 Children Burned TO Death.

Saul Ste. Marie, Mich.-Four chill.
dren. ranging in age from one to eight
years, were burned to death when the
farm home OF Archie Brown. IA miles
from st. Ignace. burned. Four other
children escaped. An overturned lamp
started the fire.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
HOOVER VISITS TWIN CITIES
Former Food Dictator on Mission fo.'
European Relief Council.

European Relief Council.
Minneapolis-Two hundred business
and professional men, at a dinner in
the Minneapolis club. subscribed s12O.
900 in answer to Herbert Hoover's ap-
peal to take AN invisible guest into
your home at Christmas time"
The former food administrators ap-
peared in Minneapolis in behalf of the
European Relief council. OF which he
is president. and Franklin X. Lane.
former secretary Of interior. is treas
urer. The council is seeking SIS. 00n.-
600 in the United States for the relief
of children In Central and Eastern
Europe.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
Llcuor Tax Drive onena.

Cihcago-Warrants for hootleggers,
brewers and violators of the Vols cad
act, aimed at collecting IS 000. 900 Ia
delinquent taxes assessed against
them. were to be served here by In
tsrnal revenue agents.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16

washington-The first Legislative 40
tion of the house was the passage of
a bill authorizing the president to issue
medals Of merit for distinguished ser
vice performed during the World war
by Officers and men Of the United
States merchant marine.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16

Chile Denies japanese Alliance.
Santiago. Chile--Luis Aldunate Ech-
everria. the foreign minister. issued .
statement denying rumors regarding
an alliance between Chile and Japan.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16

waukegan. m-John Sutton of Eve
'ett. III, was awarded $500 by a jury
AZ "fair compensation" for rs years'
work done for Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Bolger. who adopted him whom he was
child.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16

Minneapolis Population 100000.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS has an es-
timated population OF 420.256, or ap.
proxinately 10000 than was
credited In the national census, &C
cording to the report Of the Minneap
oils City Directory company on it,
1920 book.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16

Tulsa. Okla.-One man IL dead, an
other reported to be dying and q third
seriously injured as q result of an 81.
plosion Of . magazine at the Osage
Torpedo ,sompany's plant, eight miles
snnth Of PawhuskA-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
TO INVESTIGATE IDLENEss
Y. 8. to Study Conditions In sixty-ive
Industrial Cities.

y. .. 70 Stuoy Conoicfons IN Sixty-nve
Industrial Cities.
Washington-An inquiry to deter
mine the extent Of unemployment in
s~ixty-hve principal industrial cities OF
the country was announced by the De-
partment Of Labor. Decision to this
effect was made public after Secretary
Wilson has conferred with nine region
al directors who have been appointed
to conduct q survey of conditions in
cooperation with. the present field
force Of the United States EMPLOY
meut service. and with other state ami
Federal agencies.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
Armenian Boundaries Defined.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wilson has
completed his recommendations with
regard to the boundaries Of Armenia
and has forwarded them to the League
of Nations in session at Geneva, IL
was said at the state department.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16

Dodge. Auto Manufactures, Dead.
Palm Beach. Fa.-TIorace K. Dodge,
millionaire automobile manufacturer.
died here at his winter home.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
ALLEGED Thief Hanus Self.

Minneapolis-Brought in the city
Jail charged with stealing q fur coat,
Matthew Wagner. 20 years old, hanged
himself with his leather belt q few
hours later In his cell.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16
MINNEAPOLIS MAN ACCUSED
6ookkeepcr Arrested on Theft Charge
In New York.

New York-on the v Of his de-
p~arture for Norway on the steamship
Stavangerfjord. John M. Hartmann o.
Minneapolis was arrested In a hotel
here as a fugitive from Justice. The
police say he is sought in Minneapolis
for the alleged smbezxlement Of $780,
600 from the Arm of Hartmann 4 Com
pany Of that city, which employed him
as an expert accountant
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-16

Don Il. Amy, prominent New York
lawyer and a graduate of Cornell uni
versity, who was recently elected
chairman OF the Inter-Fraternity con
terence. This is an organization hav-
ing representatives from the leading
national Greek letter college fraterni-
ties and It's Craftsmanship is probably
the greatest honor in the Greek letter
world. Mr.. Amy is a member of the
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-10

face and would like TO get rid OF them II
possible. Can you tell me, too, how 1
can have rosy cheeks? Some of the girls
tell me that massaging the face with
cold cream will help BLUE EYES
Don't you think II Is a little soon to
think about going into moving pictures?
If you wait about three years, although
IL NAV seem long limc. you VIII un-
doubtedly be better able TO get n posi-
ton. and the education you will have
received at school In the meantime will
DO you all kinds OF coed in your pro-
Z. fe ssion.
The bright red coat Is not exactly
proper for street wear, ana is apt to
make you conscious Of your appearance.
Why don't you dye the coat? II you are
fond of red dye II a dark red. or 2
brown would bo pretty. The coat would
take either of these colors very well,
and will have rev and freshened ap-
pearance which you will like. l know.
Steam your face. using a washcloth
and water as hot as you can stand It.
Also use good facial soap and mas
sage well, so that all the pores ar"
cleansed. Use cleansing cream In the
morning. II you follow these instruc-
tions regularly they will help YOU. with
plentv OF fresh air. exercise and simple
foods you will have a good circulation.
which will doubtless put color into your
checks. The cold cream does not make
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-10
The WOman'S
Exchange
Goinq Into the Movies

~ the Editor Of womcn's Pace.
Dear Madam am young girl,
70 become motion-picture actress.
Now, ] have bcen told that they have
no opening just now and that ! should
PEND my photograph to them. 1 10 not
hear much about the studio 20 which /
wrote, and I fear that if l do send
my picture In ] will not be called upon
any sooner. l am very anxious to enter
and l feel ] can't wait long. Can you
please tell me of place where could
secure a position quicker?
have a bright red spring coat which
j do not like to wesi. as It attracts 50
much attention. Is bright red the style
now? The reason ask Is because / see
10 many people wearing red hats and
red knitted sweaters. do not like to
wear II on account of people in the street
always making remarks. I hate to
throw Il away Shall wear 1t? l like
Il, but do you think II proper?
have a few little blackheads on my
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-10
Another Cat

To the Editor OF Wome" Page
Dead Madam--A while ago saw in
your column that q lady wanted dog.
and that makes me feel that perhaps
YOU will consider my plea.
Like many others we have had to give
UP our homo and live In apartments. and
we are trying to find homo for our
cat, MS the owner OF our house will no.
allow any animals In the house. He is
n beautiful cat, thoroughly trained ana
n good "mouser." He has been n great
pet and we would DO eternally grateful
to any ono who can spare little corner
for him to live in H. c. G.
There must be some one who wants a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-10
Symbolism Of Bas-ReIIef

TO the Editor Of womdn's Page:
Dear Madam--What is represented by
the bas-relief IN Broad street station
near the stairway MRS.A, C,
This bas-relief depicts Progress in
America. showing oil the stages Of the
advance of civilization, from tho pio-
neers on foot down to tho airplanes Of
modern times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-10
To Discuss Election Resu,ts

An informal discussion of election
results will be held tonight at the regu =
lar monthly meeting of the Young Re-
publicans of Philadelphia. 217 South
Broad street. The meeting will start
at 3 80 o'clock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-10

cat. The nnmo and address Of III. c.
G." Is on file for any one sending in n
stamped envelope
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-10

them rosy. but massaging is good for
them. and rubbing with Ice 10 also slim
ulating to the circulation.
The Harrison times., 1920-04-10

started % furUre far greater than h.,
sanuine employer expected.
When he reached Adams street
there was i'm his wake @ jo,uug NUM-
bcr of more curious ones, anxious 10
keep him in sight, yet loah TO hcuuy
their eageruoss. lie stopped at the
corner, mounted "a metal refuse box
near tine curb and. removing his silk
hat with a sweeping gesture, shielded
his eyes with his hand and stared
straight into the zenith A minute or
more he remained thus 'he human
jam thickening about him with every
second. The sidewalk became speedily
choked. a policeman showed his way
through the congestion, reached ~,
jabbed his knuckles in Fitzhughs side.
"Come out of it, professor" advised
he. It's the closed season for star
gain"
Fitzhugh put on his hat, stepped
down from his pedestal, nodded silent
ly to the officer and with the pOmp
and dignity Of a lord mayor, retraceG
his steps down the street, the crowd
following
In the afternoon he again sailed
forth and the success Of the morning
was repeated. He stopped this time
The Harrison times., 1920-04-10
FITZ, MAX AND CulGG.

Syuups pss-Typ,gal tramp iu ape
peauu.a. Daniel Randolph F.H-
hugh. while crossing a Chicago
street. CAUSES tile wreck Of au auto,
whose chauffeur d.sau.es 10 try.us
TO avoid running him down Iu
pity the occupant of the auto. q
yyuus gisl, saves him from arrest
and gives him a dollar, telling him
10 buy soap, and wash. His sense
of shame is touched, and be iu-
proves his appearance That night
he meets Esther STum, "a Russian
anarchist, who induces IIZuugu
10 address meeting. Eitzlugh
visits SymluEtUu otis, prominent
fUan.ier. and displaying a pack
age which he says contains dyua-
mite, demands $1,000 Otis gives
him a check. At the house he
meets the girl who had given
him the dollar, and learns she is
Kathleen Otis. She recognizes him
Ashamed, he tears up the check
and escapes butts arrested. Esther
visits Fitzhugh in jail and makes
arrangements for procuring legal
advice. His trial is speedily COM
pleted and he is found insane and
committed TO an asylum. from
which he easily makes his escape
Fitzhugh takes refuge in Chicago,
with Esther, who has become in
fatuated with him With the
thought of Kathleen in his mind
his one idea is to become rich and
powerful, and win Kathleen. While
hiding in Esthers house he grows
a beard, which effecually changes
his appearance. IN a fight with
Nlkolay, jealous admirer of Esther,
fitzhugh Worsts him, leaving him
unconscious, and escapes. Secur-
ing menial employment he learns
that Nlkulay has been found dead
in Esthers house, and in a Letter
to him she admits the killing, tell
ing him she did il for his sake and
that she has gone away. He sees
Kathleen from a distance. and is
strengthened in his determination
10 win her