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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
Greater Profits In
Cotton Sdus Senator

Washington, d. c. Dec. 16-Cotton
mills OF the south and New England
were declared by senator smith.
Democrat South Carolina, ia an ad-
dress in the senate, TO be iu a posi-
ton 20 make greater profits now with
cotton selling at a low price and with
their products cut SO 1-3 percent. than
during the recent days OF 40 cent cot
ton, when, he said, the profits OF
many mills amounted 10 800 percent
The South Carolina senator charged
that the mills had not reduced the
prices OF their products TO correspond
with the drop in the price OF cotton
and also in many cases in the wages
OF workers. The price Of raw cotton,
he said. had declined 200 percent,
while the prices received by the mills
for the finished products had fallen
only SO 1-3 percent
Conditions in this country are
frightful." senator Smith declared
senators come in here with fine
spun theories instead Of trying 70 do
something 70 assist the farmers"
The senator upbraided those who
he said. had declared 'let the farm
ers take their medicine" In the form
Of falling prices.
Many miIlionalres were made dur
ing the war, but not one Of them
came from the farmers" he continued
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
WAR ON
CLOSED SHOP,
SAYS MAGNATE

il by the union shopz" asked the COM
mitree's counsel
Claims self Defence.
II they thought it was to protect
their interests, in line with what they
considered the right policy for their
interest I would not consider IL ar
rogant, but self protection replied
AR Grace
The steel head admitted that the
structural iron workers union had
not Disseminated against the non
union product OF the Bethlehem Cor
poration, but said cit may happen"
Facts and expectations and delu-
slons are different things" replied
NJ. Untermyer-
Declaring he never liked the term
collective bargaining, Ar. Grace
said he believed in a system of en-
plOyes' representation He explained
that the Bethlehem employees elected
their representative TO deal with the
management Of the company "ln all
by them" and that the plan Is work
ing very satisfactorily.
''Ninety-five percent o. the men in
your shop were union men They
would not have any more TO say as
union men?" asked Mr. Uutermyer.
I'VE only recognize them as en-
pioyes," replied the witness
You take the liberty. don't you,
OF joining trade associations and act
ing as a unit IN other organizations
with them jointly
40. no. Mr.. Untermyer-'
No Union Recognition.
You deny your employees, don't
you. the right Of acting Jointly with
employees Of other concerns in dealing
with you and your association
we would not recognize it"
But you expect other people 70
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
Proposes President
Take Seat In December

Washington, D. C., Dec IA con-
stitutioual amendment TO make terms
Of senator's and represen tattTes be-
gin the first Monday in December
following November elections instead
OF March 4. was offered By represen-
tative Macarthur, Republican, OF Ore
gon- u automatically abolishes the
short session OF congress and legis-
lation by defeated members.
Section two fixes the second Mon
day I'm December as the date when
the new president assumes office,
leaving the week between the open
ing Of congress and the Inauguration
for congressional canvass OF the vote
for president II also provides that
I'm case Of no majority in the cleo
toral college. the house would elect
a president by individual membership
vote rather than by states.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16

problems ana unite on them and keen
the city officials and the representa-
I uyes in congress advised OF the clubs
wishes they would get results. 1Tr.
I. schwartz cited as one example of
something needing Immediate atten-
ton the danger Of the railway cross
ings IN the city. His proposal was
adopted BY unanimous vote.
Dropping Members Discussed.
Much OF the time at the luncheon
was given 20 a discussion OF the pro-
vision in the constitution providing
Tor the dropping Of members. DR.. r
dropping members automatically after
FOUR weeks uneEcused absence He
said member did not have a chance
VIII Winch, president, and Charles
andrews said that no favoritism was
SHOWN and that no member was
dropped without first being warned
after three weeks absence
Q. w Groom said he believed that
while the club could not override In
ternatonal Rotarys rule. an amend
ment could be made to the bv-Iav-s
making It easier on the suspended
members He introduced an amend
ment which. If adopted, viii give the
suspended member a chance to anuear
before the board Of directors and de-
fend himself and If he fails there 10
take It before the club. A committee
was named TO study the matter and
report next meeting The members
on the committee are C.. W. Groom.
Dr. r l. Ramey. DR.. Fuller Swift. DR..
Il II Stark and rabbi Martin Zie-
lonka.
History OF Bread.
Louis HorWitz. I'm charge Of the pro
gram, introduced Bert Williams, own
er OF the Purity bakery, who told the
history OF bread making and showed
how IL had improved. He said they
used 70 make bread with their feet
In the old days and hanged bakers Z
occasionally in Turkey.
Nolney stiles offered an amendment I
10 drop the word secret" from the
provision directing the work OF mem I
1ership committees
A. Schwartz, z G. Perry and o. J. I
3inford were reinstated 10 member
ship.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
POINDEXTER ANTI-STRIKE
BILL PASSED BY SENATE

Washington. D. c.. Dec 15.-The
PoindeLter anti-strike bill was passed
today by the senate without debate or
a record vote The measure. which
now goes 20 the house, provides that
intnrferences with interstate com
NJ shall be a felony.
Penalties for combinations inter
ferinE with interstate commerce
either by agreements between opera
tives, or employers, are provided by
the bill. which was introduced by
senator PoindeZter. Republican. Of
Washington, following elimination Of
anti-strize provisions from the trans
portation act when it was pending in
conference.
The PoiudeEter bill was reported
during routine with only a small per
centaEe Of senators in their seats. No
senator objected. and without dis
cussion or roll call, the bill was
passed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
Important to all Women
Readers Of this Paper

Thousands upon thousands OF wo-
men have kidney or bladder trouble
and never suspect &C..
Women's complaints often prove TO
be nothing else but kidney trouble, or
The result OF kidney or bladder dis
ease.
If the Kidneys are not In a healthy
condition. they may cause the other
organs 20 become diseased
You may suffer pain On the back,
headache and loss Of ambition.
Poor health makes you nervous.
irritable and may be respondent; fl
makes any one so.
But hundreds of women claim that
DR. kilmer's Swamp-Roor. by res1or-
i1g health 20 the kidneys. proved 10
be just the remedy needed 20 over
come such conditions
Many send for a sample bottle to see
what Swamp-Eoots the great kidney.
liver and bladder medicine VIII do for
them BY enclosing ten cents 20 DE-.
kllEer g. Co. BinEhamton. n T.. you
may receive sample size bottle by
Parcel Post You can purchase med
luu and large size bottles at all drug
SLnrne--AET-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
SUGAR DROPS IN MEXICO;
VILLA GETS RANCH TILE

Torreon. CoahuiIa. Mexico, Dec. 15-
Sugar has taken a sudden drop in
price throughout Mexico. Other
commodities are also declining
somewhat and dry goods are being
marked down a point or two.
Cen Arnulfo Gonzales is being
placed before the people as a candi-
date for governor OF this state. He
is being supported By various unions
and labor parties.
The protest against the transfer
Of the CanutillO ranch to Francisco
villa by the Jurado family was over
ruled by the supreme court OF Mex
leo and legal titles have been deliv-
cred to villa.
Monterey, was killed on the street
by two men who liberated a prisoner
under Lara's charge.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
Ell PASO ROTARY WILL EIGHT
GAMBLING IN JUAREZ; PLAN
GENERAL CLEANUP CAMPAIGN


TIL PASO Rotary has started
T. movement TO drive the crooks out
OF III Paso and JuareZ. and stop
gambling In the latter city At the
weekly luncheon Thursday commit
tee was named TO take up with the
chamber Of commerce OF JuareE and
Fl Paso the matter OF cleaning up
both towns
The motion TO take this action was
made by A. Schwartz, who said that
gamblers and crooks in Juarez were
rObbing and dipping countless suck
ers' every day, many or whom we're
ashamed to complain 20 the police
Many leave their baggage at hotels
and leave town because they get
robbed and DO not have the money 10
paw their bills. it was declared
lIr. Schwartz proposed that II the
chamber Of commerce did not or could
not act that the matter he taken Up
with Gov. Iguacio Enrique, Of Chi
Aid for Service Men.
A. s. Gold. Of the executive COM
mittee OF the American legion, who
was a guest at the luncheon, sec
onded Mr. SchWartz's appeal by say
inE that many eIservice men whoalid
not know the ropes here were
robbed and made penniless in Juarez
With the result that the relite commit
tee OF that organization was at its
wits ends 20 provide aid for these
floaters. y. p. Rankin. IT.. chairman
Of the legion relief committee. a Ro-
tartan, supported lIr. Colds couten-
tons
President VIII Winch named A
Schwartz. Julius kraEauer, AIves
Dixon. George r. lie Baron and James
A. Dick on q committee on Mr.. kra-
llauer's motion as the organization TO
conduct the drive against gambling
and crooks A legion committee wiz
assist the Rotary committee and other
organizations viii also be asked 70
name committees TO cooperate.
To Talk Business.
UT. Schwartz also proposed that
two meetings a month be set aside
for a discussion Of business and civic I
problems confronting the city. Re
said that 70 Rotary would study these
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16

recognize dealings in which you en-
ter as a member Of the trade ASSOC
Citations. don't you, while denying
your employees the same right2 Isn't
&c a fact. Mr.. Grace. that in times
Of great business activity, unions
seek 70 dominate the situation. and
in times OF depression. or when labor
is plentiful that the employers seek
TO eliminate the unionsg"
Il don't know about that replied
the witness.
You don't know about that and
you employ as many as 10000 men
and when business is active as high
as 10000" smilingly replied the com
mittee's counsel.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
PAL OF LYNCHED GANG
GOES TO FELONY TRIAL

san Francisco. Calf. Dec led
mond (Spud) Murphy, a pugilist, went
10 trial here today on a charge Of
having assaulted Jessie Montgomery.
II years old. in a shack. which was
the headquarters OF a gang, early
Thanksgiving morning. -Four others
said TO be members Of the gang. are
awaiting trial. and three alleged
members were lynched at Santa Rosa
last week after three peace officers
had been murdered.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
SERVICE MEN DEMAND
PROSECUTION OF SLACKERS

Washington. D. C., Dec 16.-Charges
that the war department Is taking no
action looking 20 the prosecution Of
draft evaders and deserters were filed
with the house judiciary committee
today by representative Of service
mems organizations. The committee
is considering a bill 10 extend the
statute Of Limitation from three 20
six years for prosecution Of violators
OF the selective service act
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
PRISONER WILL ANSWER
THEFT CHARGH N TraREE.

Judge Felipe Rodrigusz. Of the
Juarez court OF letters. has been no
titled Of the escape OF 3. Simona. at
santa Rosalia, whom the authorities
we're bringing TO Juarez 70 answer a
charge Of theft The man Is said 20
have Jumped through a train window,
during the journey 70 Juarez. Ac-
cording 70 Judge RodriEuez. the man
was wanted IN connection with the
theft in Juarez December I. OF g dIa-
mond rings from j. S. Curtiss.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16

Denver, Colo, Dec. 16-Crawford
HilL Denver capitalist and club man
and widely known in financial cir-
cles throughout the country. is dan
gerously i'll ar his home here today.
following a stroke OF paralysis late
yesterday lIr. Hiu IS IS years Old
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
IN
SESSION TO
RAISE PRICES

St. Louis, Mo- Dec 16.-Farmers
from more than a dozen states met
here today TO decide on some action
that IS expected to afford the relief
they assert necessary on account OF
conditions resulting from the decline
in price Of their products.
Delegates declared present prices
mean bankruptcy and emphasized
their belief they were not due TO the
law Of supply and demand The con
ference was called by the national
board OF farm organizations The
representation here is principally from
the grain and cotton producing sec
tons Of the country. officers said
Plans which were suggested to the
delegates az affording avenues Of re-
lief included the setting up OF n4-
tional marketing machinery 10 sell
produce and purchase agricultural
supplies, and establishing OF banking
Institutions fin the various states
through cooperation o. the several
farm ORGANIZATIONS to strengthen
their credit.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
EDMUND SCHULnESS ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF SWITZERL AND

Berno, sWitzerIand, Dec 10 = I'd
mund Schulthess, vice president Of
Switzerland for 1920, today was
elected president for 1921 by parIia-
ment. He received 136 Of The I65
votes cast Federal councillar Haab
was elected vice president
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
MAN HELD N UAREZ JAIL
FOLLOWING RANCHER'S DEATH

lose Trina Is being held in the
Juarez Jan, following an investiga-
ton Of The death Tuesday OF Hijlnio
Giron. a rGncher, AZ Lorenzo Giron
was killed by a rifle shot and Juarez
authorities say the rifle was In the
hands OF Trina. Further investiga-
ton will be made before Trina IS
given q preliminary trial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
VILLISTA RAIDERS IN N. NJ.
PRISON FACE NEW CHARGE
Lr..-.l---.- ---.-- 49, 1 L

court declares the pardon valid and
orders the Villistas released
This action was taken suddenly,
and without warning TO defence
counsel, who now. It Is said. find
themselves seriously handicapped at
a time when they thought they had
solved the problems OF their bandit
clients
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
APPROVES SETTLEMENT OF
KEEL CANAL CONTROVERSY

Paris, France. Dec 16.-The council
OF ambassadors today approved the
settlement concerning the passage of
canal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
FORMER MEXICAN CONSUL
TO BE FRENCH MINISTER

Paris. France, Dec. 16.-Dr. Alfredo
Catureglia, former consular represent
alive In New York 20 the Carranza
administration in Mexico. Il is under
stood In official circles here. viii be
named Mexican minister 10 France
in succession to Alberto J. PAM.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16

East Hampton, Mass. Dec. I6.-The
West BoTlston mills has posted no.
tees announcing a reduction in wages
next week The order affects about
5000 employees.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16
VICTIM OF ACCIDENTAL SHOT
Is IN JUARET HOSPITAL.

Rafael de Ia Madrid, a boy is in the
Juarez municipal hospital suffering
from a bullet wound in his leg Ho
shot himself accidentally while ex-
aiming a gun. His condition IS not
serious
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-16

New York. Dec 16-The United
States Food Products corporation to-
day passed its quarterly dividend Of
$50 q share
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
At These Stores

A. H. Heller Furniture Co.. 10 s. Michigan St.
Ries Furniture Co., 306-3l0 S. Michigan St.
EllswOrth,s Store, III y n Michigan St
Svanson-Lee Furniture Co., 3l6 S. Michigan St.
F. c. Remold & Co., Is n. Main ST.
Geo. n. Wheeock & Co., ! 3 w. Washington Ave.
o. w. Schaffner ~ w. Jefferson Blvd
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22

other statistics noted are as fol-
lows. Members received, 140, ser
mons peached. 493; addresses deliv-
cred. 173; funerals conducted, 99;
calls. 1885.
The subject OF DR.. Burnetts SER
mon was THE Divine Leadership
from the text, Jehovah. he il is that
doth go before thee; ne will be with
thee. ne will not fail thee, neither
forsake thee; fear not neither be
dismayed."
In part the speaker said: I'm re-
calling today the years of service in
this church, and in view OF the APP
preaching Thanksgiving season. no
thought can more probably engage
our attention than that which the
text suggests, Gods leadership and
blessing OF his people.
"It was a crisis in the history of
Israel: Moses the man OF God. who
had led them for 40 years, had fin
ished his work. To the very last mo-
ment his life was crowded with
activities; he died IN the harness.
he can not leave his sacred charge
without some final words OF counsel
TO his successor. Joshua, and his
message of encouragement and as
surarce is epitomized i'm the text
From this experience and its essen
tial truth we may take some lessons
for the present hour
We are ever In need of the divine
presence. TIE nations future depend
ed upon its successfully meeting the
present crisis is thus in life.
moment determines a destiny. We
come 90 places of decision when the
accumulated blessings Of the years
shall be ours, or ignominious failure
snail work our lives because we re-
fuse 90 accept the challenge OF God
4 Universal Principle.
The channel OF our lives is mark
ed by him who gives il. why shall
We dig new one. This principle
operates ia every realm of lifei it
has its application TO the individual.
80 society and 10 the church. Never
has there been such a need of the
Conscious sense of the divine pres
snce and leadership.
We are not disposed 20 dwell
upou our achievements as a church.
nor 20 point out our failures. This
"a the time for "a new appraisal and
we should catch a larger vision for
our service in the days TO come.
We need the environment Of God.
q sensible appreciation of his un-
falling provision. faith i'm his plan
for us and courage 90 press forward
40 the fullest relaxation of that.
plan
How specific this transcendent|
leader Of Israe, was iu his conf
dence-leadership presence. help,
coustancy-these are the words he
would pass on 10 his successor. His
own experience had taught their
meaning and his faith accepts their
continuance
"Hc could give over his work q
another withOu, a fear, the people
were safe in the Keeping of the Al
mighty. and in their fidelity the
meaning OF the divine purpose would.
Zoe disclosed
-If we had mo-, proved God TO he
true 90 his word this is the time 20
move out on his promise and the
testing Will briuc us larger and more
abundant blessings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22

ADDITIONAL MISHAWAkA
NEWS ON PAGE 10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
CAS- Clean as Porcelain Platter"

Benjamin Crysteel Table Tops are
Porcelain Enameled Armco Iron;
smooth as glass, hard as steel, lus-
uous white and with rounded cor
ners. They will last a lifetime,
making your kitchen-work easier.
You will be proud to show your
kitchen to your friends.
Benjamin Crysteel Table Tops are
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
NEWS OF MISHAWAKA
office I2O Lincoln Way W. Phone Msha1caka 10

who died FIVE years ago.
She II survived by three children.
oscar, Edwin and Mrs. Iva NJ. Ship
man. all OF this city.
Funeral services will be held
from the residence, Tuesday after
noon at two o'clock. Rev. l.. g.
Rogers. rector of st. Pauls Epis-
cop church. will officiate. Burial
Will be in the City cemetery.
Friends may view the body up 70
the hour OF the funeral.
Coal-prompt deliveries. Jaquith's
coal yard. 226 n. Main ct. Phone
Mishawaka 207. Adv't 2ltl4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
PASTOR OBSERVES
9TH ANNIVERSARY
IN LOCAL CHURCH
Flourishing Condition of First
Presbyterian Under DIR.
Burnett Ministry.

Or i. 4. Burnett observed his
dfth anniversary as pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church YESTERDAY.
IN the morning he preached a spe-
cial sermon appropriate 10 the OCca-
sion While no special reference
was made 20 the work plish-
- during these years. the church
calendar contained a brief summary
OF tho period covered by the present
pastorate.
The church debt has been cleared.
a pipe organ installed and the ben
evidences increased 400 per cent. All
departments are in "a most flourish
ing condition, and the same earnest
ness characterize the mem bership
as when Or Burnett began his min
istry here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22

accurately made and easy to At to
the wood top you now have on
your table. The price is so low that
the most modest salary or wage can
easily afford it. The dealers listed be-
low have good stocks right now but
don't wait. These tops will go fast.
Therehasn'tbeenenought ogo'round
for long time so order yours today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
Mrs. VI. Brubaker is
Victim Of ApopIe1y

Mrs. Malinda Brubaker, 926
Washington av.. "a resident Of Mish-
awake for the past 20 years. died
at her home Saturday night at 1880
o'clock. following a days illness
with appopleXy.
Mrs. Bru baker was born In New
Bedford. o., oct. %. 1S49. being Il
years old. on Aug. 13, 1870. she
was married to Samuel L. Brubaker.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
ELKHART OFFICERS
ARREST WM. GRAVES

William Graves Of Mishawaka
was arrested Sunday at Elkhart by
/ police officials on charges OF unlaw-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22

fuI possession Of intoxicating liquor.
Graves. when caught. is alleged to
have had a large supply OF whisky
in his automobile.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
BENJAMIN

Now for the first time the top you have wanted for your
kitchen table ready for AS far back you
Der the wooden top kitchen tables unsatisfactory
Sometimes covered with oil CLOTH sometimes with other
nnaterasaways the covering hard-to
Clean spntery unsghy wooden top Now you top for
Vourk table
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
THE GIFT SHOP
NcIZaniuc Floor

Happy hints for ever, member Of
the family and for every friend.
shop now
The toiler. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1919-1922, 1920-04-02
DEFENSE

Tie abduction of eomrade Margue-
rite Prevey by the authorities and her
imprisonment in Chicago has resulted
in a determined effort of comrades to
defend her against further assault at
the hands of the violators of law
and citizenship.
No less is the interest in the cases
Of Lolita Burke and Chas Baker. NJ
comrades in Ohio have found more
secure place in the affections of Ohio
radieals and socialists than these
three comrades.
Every dollar given for their de.
fenses is a dollar for the defense Of
loyal and true comrades. We know
that when the workers realize the en-
tent of the injustices that are being
attempted and have been accomplished
against these comrades they will give
generously in support of them
Here are some defense constribut'
ions which have been sent in just
recently.