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New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
Newberry Vote Recount
Scheduled for January 4
Ford Employee Identified as
''Mr. Proctor," Who Bought
Wasfe Containing Ballots

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-Taking Of
verbal testimony relative to the miss
ing ballots in the Ford Newberry Sena-
torial contest in Michigan in 1918 was
concluded to-day by the Senate Elec-
tions Committee, and the recount of
the ballot cast in the election will be-
gin January A.
Counsel for both Henry Ford and
Senator Newberry said they would be
ready to proceed on that date.
Before the hearing concluded the
committee heard further testimony
about the purchase by Fred A. Dolsen,
assistant secretary to Henry Ford, of
waste paper from the city hall at
Saginaw, Mich, into which witnesses
have testified that some of the miss
ing ballots were thrown. Harry Len
ick, member Of the firm which bought
waste paper from the city hall, said
the bales into which the paper sup
posed to have contained the ballots had
been pressed had been sold to "Mr.
Proctor" whom he afterward identi-
fed as Dolsen, after "Proctor" and a
man representing himself as a Fed
eral agent had called at the firms of
fee and asked that the bales be re-
opened.
Lenick said he refused to open the
bales unless a deposit was made to
cover the expense and that the sale
had been made after a telephone con-
versation with City Clerk GAY.
New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
Moses Seeks to Prevent
Immunity for Slackers
Offers Amendment to War Law
Repeal to Preserve Status
of Deseriers

From The Trittne's Washington Bureau
W WASHINGTON, Dec Ex-senator
Moses, of New Hampshire, in the Sen
ate to-day offered an amendment to
the House Joint resolution to repeal
war legislation which provides that this
repeal "shall rot be construed as ef-
fcctive to terminate the military status
Of any person new in desertion from
the military or naval service of the
United States, hor to terminate the liza
bility to prosecution and punishment
under the selectivc service law (act of
March 18, 1870 of any person who
failed to comply with the provisions
of said act"
Senator Noses says substantially
10000 deserte,a from the various
branches OF the military and naval
service are at large, and the military
authorities have been searching for
them. He de.la :es the desultory, if not
dilatory, policy Of the Administration
in seeking out these deserters has been
the subject Of much adverse criticism,
especially on the part Of the American
Legion, who have pressed for a drive
or roundup Of all deserters.
The language Of the resolution as it
now stands PROBABLY will operate, the
Senator says, ds legislative muster
out and will Jpen the door for endless
litigation and i~numerable actions of
habeas corpus unless some provision
such as he now suggests shall be added.
In addition, there are great numbers
of men of military age and usefulness
who in one way or another cvaded the
draft and for whom the American Le-
gion his equaily demanded punishment.
New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
!. Consul Appeals to Smith
q For 2 Doomed Mexicans
~
De Negri Contends One Con-
vic;ed Murderer Is Innocent:
= Other Acted in Self-Defense

~ Ramon P. De Negri, Mexican Consul
~~eeneral, yesterday appealed to Gov
- ernor Smith to commute to life i'm
prisonment The death sentences i'm
posed upon two Mexican citizens who
81 are to be electrocuted at Sing Sing on
= = 1nurder and the sentences were con
, 1rmed by the Court Of Appeals. Con-
aul General De Negri, in his letter to
the Governor, says he has conducted an
investigation and believes one of the
men. Augustin L. Sanchez, convicted
of the murder Of Jose Lizarraga, a
= .Spaniard. at Oloan, is innocent, and
: hat Enrique Garcia, found guilty of
s-sSlaying Andres Eliminski, Pole, in
the same city, did so in self defense.
The Investigation further disc losed, he
said. that Garcia is mentally unsound.
The Consul General also appealed to
Samuel Gompers, president Of the
- American Federation of Labor, to use
I fis influence 10 have the sentences
ac6mmuted or a revision of the cases
, ordered Sanchez is a member of the
: International Brotherhood of Boiler
= makers, Iron Shipbuilders and Helpers
Of America, the telegram to Mr. Com
pers says, and execution Of the extreme
apcnalty upon the two men "would
a make an unfavorable impression upon
. both labor classes and students in
r. Mexico"
New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
Twenty Lost on French Boat

PARIS. Dee. 1s.-rhc French dis
patch boat Bar lc-Dnc ran aground
Uoeember IA, near Cape Uoro, Greece.
New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
Charge $25,99O Bank Theft
President Of Closed Depository
Held as EmbexzIer

BARRE Vt, Dec. 1S.-Frank G. How
land was arrested to-day charged with
embezzlement Of $25,9s0 from the Barre
Savings Bank and Trust Company, Of
which he is president. The bank was
closed November % by the State Bank
Commissioner.
The arrest was OH warrant issued
on information filed by L. r. Davis,
States Attorney. Mr. How and was
summoned to the Office of Judge f.
Scott, Of the City Court, whore the pa
pers we're served on him. He was not
formally arraigned, but at his request
was given further time to determine
what plea he would make. He was not
represented by council. Bail was fixed
at $1,000 and was furnished promptly.
The case was put over until Decem-
Der 22
New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
Court Permits
II. 7. Railroads
ITO Raise Fare
Justice Hasbrouck Vacates
So Injunction Against 20 Per
. . Cent Passenger Advance
.,.:.Dn Trunk Lines in State
Holds L. S. Has Authority
Hale to Continue Legal Eff
.c.. forts Against Increase;
Effective Date Undecided

KINGSTON, N. Y. Dec. Estate
Supreme Court Justice Hasbrouck to-
day vacated an injunction granted by
State Supreme Court Justice Cropsey
restraining railroads operating in this
state from putting into effect the new
passenger rates, providing for 20 per
cent increase, as authorized by the In
terstate Commerce Commission.
lin vacating the injunction Justice
Hasbrouck held that the Interstate
Commerce Commission had the power
TO authorize the 20 per cent increase
IN state passenger rates affecting
frunk-line railroads. The roads are
permitted to put the new rates into eff
feet at once.
Several Roads Affected
= The roads affected by the order are
the New York Central, West Shore,
Boston & Albany. Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western, Lehigh Valley, Erie,
York, New Haven & Hartford, with
their various subsidiary lines.
xx ALBANY, Dec. 1s.--The vacation Of
The injunction by Justice Hasbrouck
does not mean that the states efforts
to prevent the roads from charging
the increased rates are ended, it was
indicated by Ledyard P Hale, counsel
for the Public Service Commission for
HE Cd District, upon his return to AL
abany from Kingston this afternoon
sF'Of course, we intend to take fur
ther action" said Mr.. Hale. But l
sannot talk abou. it now"
Surprise to Rail Officials
New York executives of the rail
roads affected by the decision were
unable to say yesterday when the
roads would take advantage of their
legal victory and put increased fares
into effect
The action by Justice Hasbrouck
came as a surprise to some of the Of
sEcials, who -aid nothing would be done
until counsel had been consulted. 1t
was indicated that the increased rates
snight not become effective for several
Gays on some railroads.
New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
Anti-Stvike Bill Resisted
Opponents Hope to Block Meas.
ure by Reconsideration
fran The If.6unc'o Voshtn0lon Hureou
WASH. .[(,IGN I,oc "a e,o..t.

Lyom ne 1fs1unc'o Washtn0ton Hureou
WASH HIoN, Dec. l8.-Senators
Interested In blocking the passarc Of
the Poindoxter anti-strikc measure
conferred Informally to-day and de-
cid-d 70 take early steps to call up in
the Senate the la Toilette motion for
leooat-.-~- zion md force vote on it,
liey nave madc Ii partial canvass Of
The Seratc, which lcads them to be
l;evc they can yet rcconsideration and
thcn, If they cannot defeat the bill,
can ~ least block it from passage.
probabilities are that sharp debate
wIii result. Opponents Of the Poin-
oeztcr anti atrikn bill charge it is Il
rhrt of an opcn-shop campaign in
IDnHfess lint being the case they
arc preparing 10 combat nnytrinv
which looka in That direction.
New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
Trolley Lines Are Exempt
From Transportation Act
Railroad Labor Board Denies
Hearing to Employees of Inter-
urban and Electric Systems

CHICAGO, Dec. lS.-The Railroad
Labor Board handed down decision
to-day interpreting the Esch- Cummins
transportation act to mean that the
board does not have jurisdiction over
any interurban or electric lines. APP
peals FROM employees on various cleo
trc lines asking the board to hear their
grievances were denied.
The decision affects every electric
nterurban in the country and many
city transportation systems owned by
interurban companies.
MIAMI, Fla, Dec. Ex-senator Cum
MINIS, of Iowa. chairman II the Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee and
one of the trainers of the transporta-
ton act. said to-day that the decision
of the Railroad Labor Board was not
in accord with the intention of the
trainers of the measure. He said the
measure would have to be amended to
speak more clearly the intention Of
Congress.
New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
Charges That Many Negroes in
South Cannot Vote To Be Aired

WASHINGTON, Dec. 49, Charges
that many negroes in the Southern
states are not permitted to vote will be
aired by the House Census Committee
in considering the rearportionment bin,
it was announced to-day by Chairman
Sicgel.
A number Of organizations and in
dividuals have asked permission to pre-
sent evidence that in many localities
the negroes are coerced, Mr.. Siegel
said, and the committee will devote
several days after the holidays hear
ing such complaints
A meeting Of the committee has been
called for Monl,v, when it is expected, :,
a decision win be reached as to the
extent of the increase in House mem
bcrship
New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
Isaac Straus Indicted Under
Trading With the Enemy Act

WASHINGTON. Dec 18.-An indict-
ment charging Isanc Strans, OF New
York, with Yiolntion OF the trading
with the enemy act WAS returned to-
day by grand jury in the District Of
Columbia Supreme Court
it Is alleged that Straus neglected to
report to the alien PROPERTY custodian
That he was indebted IN Octobr, 1917,
TO Heinrich +. a bert, "nn officer and
nRfni OF the Irnnn ri II q q r,,a... lxe.......
New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
Prisoncriess Jail Condemned
Again; Town Refuses Repairs

,s~'v a report Of the State Prison Commin-
s~-xlpn made public yesterday asserted
-~sAat the tom anthorities of Dover
..sa-ssessins. y. ~. ought 10 repair their
ioem~ap or lock IL up for good and all
me building was ieondemned last
zsar, nnt the town refused IN do my
I'LL - improve conditions because it
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
Motor Trgg gsEx
Lowers Farm Costs

TIME farmer of the Middle West is
business man who utilizes every labor
or time-Savng device TO increase his
profits That's why the farmer is coming
be the heaviest buyer of motor trucks.
At seeding time he hauls his seed to the
field, thus economizing hand labor; at har-
vest time he hauls his grain, potatoes and
other produce, to market, and distance
being less prohibitive factor, is able to
secure better prices; and all through the
year he hauls his livestock and chickens to
market, and is able to deliver them in better
condition. and with minimum OF Shrinkage.
These are few reasons why the farmer
finds the motor truck profitable.
1t must be apparent then, that in no other
part of the nation is rural distribution OF
petroleum products quite so important as
in the states served by the Standard Oil
Company Qndiana) These are the farm
ing states which supply not only the
Middle West but the entire nation with
food The ten states served by this Com
pany are we'll termed the bread-basket OF
the nation.
To be of economic o the farmer the Standard
Oil Company Qndana) maintains throughout the
territory complete chain OF bulk stations,
with tank wagons for delivery throughout the rural
districts The farmer has come to know that he can
depend upon this service under most trying con-
ditions That busy, dark green tank serves the
farmer with all the faithfuness with which the milk
wagon and the wagon the fiat dweer in the city.
The comprehensive distribution system of the Standard
Oil Company (ndsna) is geared to service at the low
est possible cost The money saved through arge
scale operation passed the consumer BY rea-
sonabe tank prcesthroughout the territory served
That this complete and highly efficient system OF dis
tribuion maintained by the Standard Oil Company
(Indiana) is indispensable to the OF bushes"
farmer no one acquainted with the facts doubt
Standard Oil Company
(Isdsa.o)
90 So. Michigan Ave-, Chicago
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
-s''tsazD@S-oSd>'>--
Good Year for Violets.

Sweet peas have been forced for the
Christmas market only for many years
past They must be started blooming
before the cold weather begins. Then
they will bloom all winter. Daffodils
do not get i'm until February, But al
most all the rest of the spring flowers
hyacinths, narcissuses. bavardia. and
so on, are on the Christmas counters.
Easter lilies, too, though rather cold
and white for Christmas, are sold. VI
Diets, are fine this winter. deeply,
darby, beautifully blue. Some mi
gnonette now comes in enormous
sprays. There are carnations but the
bright red Christmas carnation Is the
favorite. Holly comes from the hills
OF Maryland and the south. The wild
holly supplies the market and there
has never seemed TO be any percepti-
BILE diminution of the supply. Great
quantities OF II are purchased by all
sorts Of dealers, who decorate their
stores with II and send out sprig at
tached to every Christmas parcel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
---*sss.sas@eSsssss-
GOOD TURNS ON CHRISTMAS
Chance for All 10 Aid the Friendless in
Having Happy Yuletide
Season.

n EAL purveyors Of Christmas cheer
IN may often find a market for their
precious wares outside the pale OF
charity, for all homeless people are
not necessarily poor, and neither are
all childless homes necessarily unhap-
DIV. Housekeepers who are short on
homes may combine these two lackings
and make Christmas day merry de-
hight for the grown-ups in spite OF
these unfortunate conditions.
There is always something peculiar
Iy pitiable in the idea Of any one
"hocking alone" which should appeal
10 the home maker without a family,
so that this should be the occasion for
her to gather in all the bachelor maids
and homeless men Of her acquaintance
and give them a joyful opportunity to
''fiock together" Even the Scrooges,
II she knows any, should be rescued
from their lonely bowls of Cruel and
persuaded TO open their shut-up hearts
and wear them outside for general in
spection, as Dickens says, For Christ
mas DAVIS TO peck at" Therefore, col
lect six or eight of these birds Of a
feather who are destitute of nearby
kith and kin and make your Christ
mas feast a center Of good cheer for
all the charming solitaires you are
able 10 draw within its radius
Woman's Home Companion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
FOR THEIR CHRISTMAS PARTY
Test and oayety OF the vuIetids
Festivities.

eMTF SANTA CLAUS ia 10 be
SM u present at the Christiaas par
SSQ IA ty supper-and of course he
tsGxx.S should be invited-he may
appear In an automobile,
but In order 10 re quite orthodox he
should be driving his eight reindeer
through the SNOW: and therefore the
hostess should use a strip Of snowy
cotton wool plentifully sprfnkled with
frost for the table center. Purchase
a somewhat large Santa Claus; he
will be most effective dressed ia a
brown cloak with scarlet hood and
cap. A fancy basket In the form OF
a wheelbarrow or chariot will answer
the purpose for his sleigh. and should
be loaded with presents Of all kinds.
The reindeer. which can be filled with
sweets. may be harnessed TO the sleigh
with scarlet ribbons on which have
been sewn a number Of tiny bells.
At intervals down the table place
hpAes OF bonbons In the form Of Yule
logs, with garlands Of berried holly
and mistletoe arranged from log to
log, the menus TO be In banner form,
each one being held by q miniature
Father Christmas.
A Cinderella scheme for the supper
table is pretty. For the center pur-
chase from your florist the wire frame
Of coach. Cover It thinly with moss,
binding 1t on with hemp; then cover
Il with scarlet geraAIums attaching
the blossoms to the coach with fine
silver wire; harness two milk-white
toy horses TO 1t with ribbons TO match
the geraniums. A smart little coach
man and footman must be placed or
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

their respective places. and a doll TO
represent Cinderella dressed fer the
ball should be sitting inside.
Appropriate presents to be placed
for the children would consist OF a
slipper filled with sweeties for each
little boy. and a doll dressed as
fairy In white gsuze spotted with sil-
yer stars. holding a tiny wand. would
delight the heart OF each little girl.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
KvoID CHRISTMAS TREE FIRE
Nemost Care Should Be Used In Trim.
ming, Thus Preventing FATAL
ties In the Homes

T.yNN EOPLE cannot be too care
ky\SSf3S full In guarding against fire
SNlfd when trimming "a Christmas
LAh tree, says correspondent
In Good House keep
ing There have been scores OF Christ
mas tree fatalities in homes and in
Sunday schools which little care
might have prevented. The writer
once SET tree In a blaze. consuming
nearly half OF II, unsel ornaments GO
Ing with the green branches. tiny
candle had been wired too high. and II
took only a few minutes OF its brisk
heat TO char branch above Il and
start a flame. A thick portiere was
torn from its pole and thrown over the
blaze. II IL had not been at hand the
light window curtains would have
caught fire In another minute. Since
that Christmas our tree has always
been placed in the center OF the room,
and we have eschewed cotton wool.
tissue-paper angels, and celluloid or
naments. First OF all, We wire each
candle securely In place at the furth-
est end OF a branch which has nOth-
ing above II, either FIR tree or trim
ming. Then as the tree is denuded we
watch carefully the fast-disappearihg
candles. Sometimes one Of them near
" burned down. will topple over or be
merely a spark OF flame, but near 10
something infiammable and be men
ace.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
Dumb Animals Remembered.

The noblest observances Of Christ
mas are its charities. In all ages and
among all peoples the poor have al
ways been beautifully remembered on
that day, and in many parts OF Eng
land and Scotland even the lower ami
mails are given an extra feeding that
they, too. may have cause for rejoic-
ing when all mankind are glad. Many
readers will remember Burns address
of the auld farmer to his mare when
presenting her with an extra feed of
corn on New Years day. "a guild New
Year ! wish thee. Maggie. Haze. there's
a ripp 20 thy auld baggie."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
Charm.

Many people regard charm" as
gift OF the gods. given 90 some ami
Denied 10 Others. Ike all ,fher oaturai
Gifts. But charm" Is gift that
all may possess In greater or less de-
gree II they are prepared 20 cultivate
Il. This quality is the outcome OF
true sympathy and Kindness OF heart
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

Soldier. just back from his harvest
furlough. 70 the sorgeant-"My father
wants 10 know II TT get another fur
Tough ~ Christmas Here is the pic
ture of the pig tNaf j. going to be
killed. -Fllcgcnde PLATTER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
A True Sport.

Women have been accused ~ lack Of
craftsmanship; yet was a woman
known TO beat carpet when IL
Sownf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
SAD FATE

Wooden Sol
dIsr. After faith.
fvl service In
the nursery for
a year, will be
cast aside for .
new toy this
Christmas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
HIS SUGGESTION

HIS SUGGESTION
-Wer have to eeononnIxs thbe
Christmas, my DEAR"
-Yes, but how7"
awe an idea. Let's give your res.
atlves the same kind Of cheap gifts
we always give my folks"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

Tit for Tat.
The Poet: MAY read you my new
Christmas poem3"
The Musician: yes, II you'll let me
play you my new Christmas captata."
--Fliegende Batter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

New Meter Records Steam
A recording meter has been invented
to measure the amount of steam used
In an Industrial plant and check waste
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28

Brltons are laughing at the Eel Dorado
stories. but Lloyd George Is said to put
q lot Of stock in them. Vanderlip's tales
are said also to be the factor which
has gotten the French business men q
thinking that It might be worth while 10
deal with Russia. leaving the question
Of recognition IN allegiance.
The Californian exploiter finds that
Russia is economically solid. now that
the Communist plan for industry has
been dropped. There Is much gold IN
Russia. he continues, and Lenine wants
70 spend billions in the United States
for locomotives and other machinery.
The State Department has published
n note 10 Great Britain dealing with the
administration of mandates upder the
League OF Nations. particularly the man
date for Mesopotamia. The American
Government is not satisfied with the
manner in which the principle of equal
ty of treatment is 10 be applied to TIE
rich petroleum fields OF that country.
The note disputes the British state
ment that only those nations that have
Joined the League Of Nations can pass
uron mandate agreements and treaties.
Secretary Colby points to the part of the
United States in the war and adds that
this Government cannot consider any Of
associated Powers debarred from dis
cussion OF any Of the decisions growing
out Of It. He also insists on equal treat
ment to the commerce and to the cisl-
zens Of all nations in the territories
taken from the Central Powers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
'AL' II WOODS NEARLY
MAKES CHICAGO TRIP
Conflicts With European
Date, So He Cancels Both.

a. II Woods theatrical producer. al
most went travelling on Friday. accord
ing 70 custom Early In the morning
he announced he would take noon
train 10 Chicago. and office boys made
half dozen trips TO the ticket Office
while the theatrical manager alternate
~ countermanded his orders for tickets
snd then decided he would 80 after all
Finally number OF his Office force saw
him safely of NJ the Grand Central
terminal breathed a sigh Of relief and
vent bnck to The office where they
discovered he had carefully locked up
his best cigars before departing
An hour later Woods walked into the
Office. TO the surprise OF everyone. and
began handing out cigars 60 celebrate
his return from his trip.
Thought you we're going 70 Chicago,
boss2" respectfully inquired Texas sam
Hoffenstoin his publicity outlet.
Il was" said the producer but / got
of at i25th street--aud here ] ann
"How's that3'
81 remembered rd booked passage to
san 10 Eurore tomorrow noon"
so you decided to 30 to Europe In
stead7"
mo. on the way down decided to
cancel the booking