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The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-02-04

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
FOREIGN TRADE

The depreciation OF foreign money
in terms OF the dollar, which has
curtailed American exports 20 Eu-
rope is now affecting this coun-
try's Latin American trade. Chill
ians. for instance. will buy spar
ingly from American houses while
they must pay a portion of each
peso. not for goods. but as "A tribute
10 exchange. Larger exports 10 this
country should receive encourage
ment.
As regards prices in this country
the disparity I'm exchange may be
viewed as an advantage TO the buy
ing public. BY reducing exports IL
increases the volume Of commodities
available for domestic consumption.
and by affording importers a large
profit on their sales enables them
TO cut prices sharply and give the
buyer an article of high quality
often at a comparatively low price
Importers should lead in defiatiOn.
as in many cases they have a much
wider margin 20 work upon than
the domestic jobber or manufac-
tuTer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
COMMODITY PRICES

Price declines have been world
wide, according TO reports received
by the Federal Reserve board and
the New York Merchants associa-
ton. While the United states the
trend continues downward. in some
countries reduction has been check
ed. Australia is the only important
country which has not vet reported
a turn in prices Notwithstanding
defiatiOn prices are still far above
the pre-war average; wholesale
prices in the United States and
India about double, according TO the
merchants association: in Britain.
Canada, Australia, and Japan about
two and one-half times as high. i'm
Sweden three and 0ne-half times; in
France five times, and in Italy more
than six times
Credit men urge the necessity Of
orderly defiation, step by step, TO
prevent decentralization in business.
IL deflation is precipitate and poorly
Co-Ordinated, il becomes dangerous.
America is exhibiting "A character
istic tendency by going from one
extreme 20 the other While large
sections OF the public bought riot
Ously a year or more ago, no one is
buE hlb now VINO can OeieE MS Dur-
Chases. The present situation
parallels that of early 1919. The
national credit mems association,
whose duty II il TO assist in guard
ing the credit of the country, ad-
vises purchasing in correspondence
with actual needs and without at
tempt 10 drive too hard a bargain.
The trend Of prices in the future
is difficult 10 chart, but good author
tiles expect irmneSs to develop
after a period of irregularity. The
turn may come with amazing de-
CisiVeness. Costs are buoyed up by
wages. TO which dehatiOn must ex-
tend in some measure before prices
can seek permanent level compar-
able TO that before the war. Agree
ments entered into between capital
and labor fixing wages throughout
1921 and sometimes 1922 will re-
tard the downward movement
Swelling imports will tend to
lower prices unless checked by the
enactment of a high tariff.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
Trend Of the Markets
StockS-Grdin-LiUestock-Cott

repeatedly touched new low l,vels
for the year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
f,RAN

The farmers holding movement
persists and gives sporadic strength
10 the grain market, which also re-
hectS "A cOnsidera bic volume OF ex-
port business. Conditions have not
changed materially in the past fort
night, but sentiment is more divided
than IL has been and tn, feeling,
grows that prices may be- near bot
tom, at least for the time being.
Those most bearishly inclined pre-
dict the descent of wheat at Chi
caso below $50. Both wheat and
flour have touched their lowest
point in four years. General bust
ness conditions will greatly inhu-
ence the future trend Of prices. The
corn market is predOminatelv bear
ish and farmers have been expected
TO increase their shipments largely
once the heaviest fall work j.
definitely over
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
LIVESTOCK

Livestock receipts have nuctuated
widely quite ~ usual, demo-alizing
prices and depressing. values on &C
casion to the lowest levels seen last
month. Receipts of western cattle
al chicago and Omaha will be light
hehceIorth. Eastern grass cattle
nave been closely gathered Feeder
demand is disappointing. pigs are
scarce and have sold AT a premium,
Recent bad weather started a rur
OF light stuff marketward. The lamb
market becomes easily contested.
Feeders have been prone TO sacrifice
Sood western stuff which needed
another month of feeding. Demand
for breeding sheep is very light.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
COTTON.

After a prolonged decline, cotton
prices have shown some resistance.
The south is holding back consider
able cotton. The southern export
corporation is expected TO open for
business about Jan. ] and increases
the volume Of exports. Some bad
weather in the south has Threatened
late cotton. The market nevcrthe-
less continues in the grip OF dena-
uon. The goods trade is dull
money IS tight, and business depres-
sion is general. Price cutting every
where initiates against a rise in
Ndiue OF the raw staple. During the
past month or two the market has
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21

UNIVERSITY CLUB.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
STOC rs.

Market diagnOsticians arc fore
casting an uneven market. marked
by occasional rallies and featured by
additional liquidation in numerous
issues that have not set hit bottom.
ne market average reached a new
low point for the year quite recently
and liquidation does not vet seem
complete. Nevertheless iudicious
buy ing Is safer NOW than il has
been for months and some good op-
portunities for investment are pre-
scented. Normal acquisitions on the
credit supply have reached eli
max, and II liquidation at retail
proceeds satisfactorily. the next two
months should bring d gradual cas-
ing OF the tension. Last years
stock market reached it's extreme
pitch OF demOrali zatiUn on Nov. l..
due 10 tight money. Bond dealers
are optimistic
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
METALS

Steel interests expect a revival Of
business when consumers stocks
give out. For the present new busi-
ncss is light and the price tendency
Is downward. The pig iron trade
is depressed. Coke prices fiuctuato
and make an uncertain basis of cal
culatiOn. The non-ferrous metals
show a weak undertone. Price re-
auctions fail, in their intent TO stim-
ulate buVing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
WOOL.

Choice woods have brought good
prices IN auction sales abroad. but
medium and low grades sell cheap
Activity in the domestic market is
slightly greater, although condi-
tons have not altered in the goods
trade. Growers, manufacturer,
and wholesalers are anxious to have
the merchant cut his prices and dis
pose OF present burdensOme stocks
which halt production at the mills
Dealers want action I'm the wool
market and are not over-critical OF
prices. on the whole, demand is
sluggish, as heretofore.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
EI.KS FEATHER PARTY.

For members and ladies, Tuesday
evening. November %. Turkeys,
ducks, chickens and candy given as
prizes Lots of fun. Don't miss il.
9449-22 COMMITTEE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
THE GIFT SHOP
AIrLLnnine FLOOR

Happy hints for every member OF
the family and for every friend.
shop now.
THE ELLSWORTH STORE
9437-24
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21

III those who failed to receive an
invitation to the football banquet
Nov. % in honor Of the Notre Dame
football team will call or write Carl
Ginz at the American Trust Co. or
Joseph +. DOnahue, 2I1 w. Jeffer-
son blvd, arrangements will be
made for plates. Many were over
looked owing TO a defective mail
ing list, and we wish everybody to
attend.
UNIVERSITY CLUB.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
EI.Ks, FEATHER PARTY.

For members and ladies, Tuesday
evening. November %. Turkeys.
ducks, chickens and candy given as
prizes Lots OF fun. Don't miss IT.
g449-22 COMMITTEE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
REGULAR DINNER csc

At Washington restaurant. Or
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13

were my supporters, that we had better not
take any chances, and that we should
turn from Osborn and support Newbcrry.
! got out my workers and No carried
Flint
What happened to your cAsc?' he
was asked
"It was reserved said McKcighan
Martin Little cross-examincd Mo
kcighan for twenty minutes, and the
asked leave to continue the examination
at the opening of court today.
McKeighan said he had been arrested
before for the illegal sale of liquor. For
years, he said, he was power in Flint
politics, was elected alderman and mayor
in 1914 and 1915. Mr.. Daley issued n
statement. saying that Mckeighan was
not attacking the integrity of the Supreme
Court, but that he did attack the good
faith and integrity of Fletcher, who made
the threat.
Testimony showing the activities Of
the State, Bolo Club, On organization Of
Spanish-American War veterans, organ
lied in June, 1918, in Michigan. as a
branch of the national organization, in
behalf of Newberry was given by Oscar
l.. kilstrom, Grand Rapids, president of
the club, and also by Grand Juror Jor-
daN of ionia, who repeated the Grand
Jury testimony of William Il. Rice, Grand
Rapids, defendant.
Kilstrom said that William ]. Nickel,
an alleged Democrat end also q defendant,
helped organize the club at the annual
reunion of the Spanish-Amercan War
Veterans at Saginaw and that he also
helped get n resolution through the
organization at the meeting indorsing
New berry. Nickel was supposed to be
working for the nomination of James w.
lielme, a Democrat, TO defeat Henry
Ford. Letters carrying the Bolo Club
Endorsement were sent to 10000 members
Charles A. Floyd, n Newberry manager,
paid some of the expenses
The Grand Jury testimony showed that
Rice, who was secretary of the club.
made d frank and full statement about
his part in the campaign. He said he
travelled over the State canvassing sup
port for Newberry among war veterans,
and that he received Sl25 salary and
Sl20 expenses in addition TO $500 for
printing. No report was made of these
expenditures.
Iielme said be supposed he was 10 get
the Bolo Club. support until he heard
kilstrom's testimony.
HARRISON b. Merrill, . Kalamazoo
newspaper man, told of being engaged
by the Newberry committee to write adj
vertising for S25 week. He received
his pay regularly but did not wtite ad-
vertising. He ewas asked to- get petitions
and 10 circulate literature.
Merrill at the opening of the trial
three weeks ago changed his plea from
standing mute to that of nolo contendre
Judge Sessions accepted that plea. lie
is the second respondent to take the stand
against his co-defendants.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13

Poplins and sergeS in black
and navy. Belted models with
braid and button trimmings.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
AIDED NEWBERRY
UNDER THREAT AND
SPARED FROM JAIL
Former Mayor of Flint Testifics
Of Threat to Use Court to
Push Prosecution.
TRAILS OF BIG DOODLE

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 13.-The
prosecution at yesterdays s session of the
Newberry trial caused furry In the
ranks of the defense with the testimony
of former Mayor William H. Mcl<eigham
of Flint. who told of an alleged threat
made by Newberry workers. He testified
that two years ago he was arrested on a
complaint charging assault and robbery
while armed. The case was a feature of
the Flint courts for more than n year.
lie was convicted and his appeal was
pending in the Michigan Supreme Court
during the summer of 1918, when the New
berry forces We're fighting for success at
the primaries. They were afraid they would
not carry Flint. Mckeighan said his
support was sought, but that he was in
favor of Osborn.
Il was III my drug store, alone, said
the witness. Deputy Labor Inspector
Fred Henry of Flint, came into see me.
He said their was party of men outside
who wanted to talk to me. | told him
to have them come in. Among them were
Richard Fletcher State Labor Commits
sion, Paul I'll. King Ncwberry Campaign
Manager aud Fred Castator of Detroit
King said he was making his last round
of the State before the primaries and that
while they had found some rough spots,
all the difficulty had been ironed out .eX-
cept the trouble IN Flint. He wanted my
support. Hing said You are one Of the
rough spots He asked what | wanted |.
said, i do not want anything. | am not for
Newberry.
Fletcher said, Il told YOU this man
would not take money He said whether
or not Newberry was elected Senator.
Newberrv men would still be in charge
Of the State, and that they would see
to the appeal of my case in the Supreme
Court. If | was for Newbcrry my case
would be reversed, il not it would be
affirmed.
While doubted Fletcher's word, poll
ties IS funny, and did not want to take
any chances. While the Newberry men
were talking TO me, Hugh Maddigan,
man named Livingston and n man named
Delmore came in. told these men, who
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
Up to $3.50
BED SPREADS
$3.50 and S2.75

Large, double bed size,
hehvlly quilted. On sale Sat
urday only at the above re-
duced prices.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13

William Bailey of Detroit, head Of
the musicians federation, testified that
Fred Castator tried to engage him ut
sac week to work among laboring men
for Newbcrry, but that he refused. Cnsta-
tor finally induced him to go to King,
but Bailey again refused to take part.
Later he said he got letter from New
berry himself, dated New York, asking
that he take hold Of the campaign on the
ground that Newberry WAS in the service
and could not speak for himself, but that
he depended upon the patriotic ones
at home to stand by him.
This letter. the prosecution claims, is
a blow to the Ncwberry claim that the
Senator did not know what kind of a
campaign bis committee was waglng.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
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Catarrh and Skin Diseases.

Scientists have discovered that tho
forest and the field are abundantly sup
piled with vegetation of various kinds,
that furnish the ingredients for making a
remedy, for practically every i'll and all
ment of mankind. Medicine made from
roots, herbs and barks which Nature has
placed at tho disposal of man, are better
than strong mineral mixtures and con-
coctions. Mineral medicines work danger
ously on the delicate parts of the bowels,
by eating out the lining membrane, pro-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
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nized everywhere as the greatest blood
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13

High-grade velours and broad
cloths with Hudson seal collars.
Lined throughout and warmly
interlined.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
AGED SUlTOR TO PAY $4,000.
New York Woman Obtains Balm for
Rrearh of prOmiac

indianapolis. Feb. l3.--The jury m the
Federal Court yesterday awarded Amy
O'Connor of London and New York
$4,000 damages in her 5000 breach
of promise suit against Allen Gray, the
65-year-old banker of Evansville.
Attorneys for Miss O'Connor asserted
after the verdict that they have paved q
clear case against William Gray, brother
Of Allen Gray, for alleged alienation of
affections. She has suit entered against
him for $1,000 damages. The date of
the trial hns not been set
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13

IurbanS, n e w
straight sailors
and a quere d
strawS and nilans.
Beautifully trim
med with newest
tancles, q u / ! Is,
pins, &c.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
ABERDEEN BOMBS co WILD.
Explosion Wrecks Railroad Track; Navy
On1cials Present.

Aberdeen, Md, Feb. 1.-Two bombs
dropped from an airplane Of the United
States Proving Ground yesterday missed
their mark, and exploding wrecked 800
feet Of railroad truck near Mulberry
Point.
Tho airplanc wns giving dcmonstra-
ton before officials Of the Navy Depart
ment, who had CONS up from Washing
ton. II WAS intended TO drop the bombs
on ground near the aviation field. The
machine was flying at An altitude Of
5000 feet, however, and the bombs
miss d the target. Nobody was hurt.
On account Of the accident, it has been
dc idej to discontinue bomb dcmonstra-
tions with machines flying at so high an
aititu n
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
WOULD PROTECT OCEAN CITY.
Eastern Shoremcn Will Ask State Aid
for Sea barrier.

Ocean City, Md, Feb. 13.--A meeting
was hold here yesterday at which plans
were discussed for tho protection Of this
part of the Maryland coast against
rhvagcs Of tho sea. The meeting was at-
tended by representative men Of tho
Eastern Shore, most Of whom have no
property here, but who come here during
the summer for rest and recreation.
Ii was decided tn nsls State aid in build
ing barrier to prevent the sea from wash
ing out the shore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
Arizona Ratifies Amendment.

Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. I3.-Under sus-
pended rules the House of Representatives
of the Arizona Legislature yesterday
unanimously adopted a resolution ratify-
ing the woman suffrage amendment to
the National Constitution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
HOME RUN BAKERS WIFE DEAD.
Succumbs to Pneumonia at Trappc.
Talbot County.

Easton, Md, Feb. l3.--Ms. Ottlee
II. Baker, 81 yoars old, wife of j. Frank
lin Baker, of 1'rappc. died Mt her home in
that town yesterday afternoon after q
short illness of pneumonia.
Mrs. Baker was daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. John A. Tschantre, Of Cambridge.
She is survived by her husband and two
small daughters. The home is quaran-
tined, owing to ono Of the girls having
scarlet yer.
Funeral service will be held at II
o'clock Sunday morning. Burial will
be in Springs Hill cemetery, Easton.
Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results. Proved by the salts
faction of many and will be 10 you-Adv
The Washington times., 1920-11-29
HER HOSIERY GETS
ACTRESS FIRED"
Stockings mot in Vogue. Man.
ager Says-Audience Resents
Leading Woman's Dismissal.

! LAWRENCE, Mass, Nov. 29.-Be-
cause she wore gray stockings and
gray-colored shoes and persisted. in
wearing the same costume in several
OF the characters she portrayed.
though advised to the contrary
Theodore Warfield. leading woman
OF aye Colonial Players" at the
Colonial Theater, has been dismissed
from the stock company
The reasons for her discharge were
not known until after the curtain
was rung down. The audience re.
mained in their seats. Mayor white
stood in one of the boxes and ex-
planned that, in view OF the popular
6isapproyal Of the dismissal of the
leading woman. the manager would
make statement of the causes.
Bernard steel, managing director
of the theater, two weeks ago gave
Miss Warfield notice called for under
the terms of her contract. Mean
while, many signed petitions, calling
for the retention at the theater of
the services of the leading woman,
were presented to the manager.
steele said that. personally, he
liked Miss Warfield. that she had
ability. but that she would not take
orders" In illustration. he said she
wore gray stockings and gray-color-
cd shoes when she was told they
were not the vogue for her position.
Miss Warfield then appeared from
behind the curtain and said that she
was happy at the confidence of the
audience in her. She said Mr. steele
had the right to discharge her under
the contract, but added that when she
was. to accept other chances he told
her to stay for the winter.
Mayor White and the leaders Of the
movement for Miss Warficld left the
thcatcr. group Of stage hands
waited for the mayor outside aud.
arguing and abusing. they followed
him as far ns Essex street where n
policeman stopped their mob scene
tactics. The crowd returned to the
stag" exit. and when Miss Warflcld
came out seized h"r and carried her
on th"ir shoulders up the street
The Washington times., 1920-11-29
Church
WILL OPEN TODAY
All True Followers of Mrs. Eddy
Will Be Loyal, Says
Mrs. GaIyon.

BOSTON. Nov. 29.-Carrie Barbour
Galyon. claiming herself the divinely
ordained SUCCESSOR of Mary Baker
Eddy as leader of the Christian
Science Church. announced yesterday
the completion of her plans for a
High Church of Christian Science" !"
which she says is the outgrowth Of
the church Mrs. Eddy founded and
the consequence OF litigation which
has disrupted the church organize
ton.
Mrs. Galyon. from her Beacon street
home. made announcement that, CO.
incident with Supreme Court de-
cision today In the matters of the
trust ees. directors. first members and
publishers OF Christian Science, the
high church will assume authority
and place throughout the world. Mrs.
Galyon said:
Il was revealed to the church and
its governors as Mrs. Eddy's sue
cessor. but they refused to accept
me. am the God ordained leader,
called by God through a vision, and
the governors knew II but denied
me. Yet they possess full proofs Of
my appointment.
Christian Science has been be-
trayed by the mon In whom it's
placed full confidence. For
months 1t has been posted and pill
loried in tribunals where the law and
teachings Of Mrs. Eddy have not
governed. Tomorrow the Judgment
Of earthly courts will be pronounced
and Christian Science will be rent
asunder. A new church will arise
and follow me. and there will be now
and teachings to guide u.s."
The Washington times., 1920-11-29

farmers, officials readily admit, but
the farmers prosperity is emphasized.
and the farmers ability to withstand
all credit strains incident to read
justment Is not doubted by higher Of
ficials today
The survey just concluded was
countrywide in scope, and diligent
effort was made to ascertain the real
feeling OF the farmers, following the
boasts of alleged propagandsts. that
farmers would rather see general col
lapse than take the losses incident to
the price fall.
Officials declared that chief criti-
cism out of the price tumble ema-
mates from non-representative bodies,
with few of which the farmers have
any connection or sympathy what
ever. Officials both Of the Treasury
Department and the Department, OF
Agriculture are firmly convinced. they
said. that the wild proposals" Of
some Of the so-called leaders will fall
fiat.