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The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
PANISH WAR VETERANS ARE
 UP IN ARMS

PORTLAND, May 15 (by Associated Press) The Spanish War Veterans have forwarded to President Wilson 8 resolution protesting against the ef- fort to obtain pardon for J. Henry Albers, a wealth mill owner of this city, who was sentenced to three years Imprisonment for violation of the es pionage act. It was announced also that the matter would be placed be- fore the American Legion.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
ROUND FIGURE
 FOR INDEMNITY
 FROM GERMANY


 HYTHE, England, May 15 (by As sociated Pressl.-Premiers Lloyd George and Millerand, at conference here today, decided that the Spa cor ference between the supreme allied council and the German leaders be postponed from May 25 to June 21.
 It is understood that Millerand has accepted the principle of fixing a round figure for the German indem- nifty, on condition that France be given priority in the time of payment and receive a partial payment as early as possible
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
OF WASHINGTON
 GET TOGETHER

SPOKANE, Wash, May IS (by As sociated Press).-Members of the op- posing camps of the contesting dele gations from Pierce and King counties to the state Democratic convention, to be held here today, said last night that the prospects were bright for the avoidance of a conflict, and it is be- lieved that no trump convention will be held.
 FARGO, N. D., May 15 (by Associ- ated Press) The Nonpartisan League yesterday indorsed Governor Frazier for renomination by the Republican party.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
LEGION MUST KEEP
 HANDS OFF DISPUTES

INDIANAPOLIS, May 15 (by Asso- ciated Press) The policy of hands off" for the American Legion as an organization in all disputes between capital and labor is outlined by Frank lin D'Olier, in letter to the state adjutant of that organization in New Jersey.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
OPEN SHOP FOR L0NCSHORE|MEN
 lNAUCURATED

SEATTLE, May 15 (by Associated Press).-The longshoremen have de- cided to end the strike which began May 4, and the water front employers have issued a statement declaring that the open shop will be the basis in the future for hiring men. Many of the men employed during the strike will be retained.
 Union longshoremen applying for work yesterday found that crews al- ready had been engaged.
 FIVE THOUSAND TO STRIKE
 Officials of the building trades unions here predict that a general strike of the five thousand members will be inaugurated June 1, following the announcement by Mayor Caldwell that his efforts to reconcile the diff ferences between the master builders and the employees had failed,
 The Associated Industries refused to permit the master builders to sign an agreement unless the open shop clause were inserted, and the mayor said the unions refused to sign such an agreement.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
MARTIALLAW IS DECLARED
 BY RUSSIANS

MOSCOW, May 12 (by Associated Press).-A decree dated May 12, is- sued by the central executive commit tee, proclaims martial law in the prov inces of Central and Northern Russia and Archangel, and twenty-four-hour work-day is made immediately effec- tive.
 Under the decree issued by the ad- ministratiye offices the executive com mittees are given unlimited power to enforce the program.
 ARMIsTlCE IS PROPOSED
 VLADIVOSTOK, May 12 (by Asso- ciated Press) ).-The Russian soviet has proposed an armistice between the Japanese and Siberians, according to a dispatch from Irkutsk.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
PRESENT POSTAL RATES
 ARE TO BE EXTENDED

WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Associ- ated Press The house committee on postoffices and post roads has form ally reported the bill extending the existing postal rates on second-class matter until June i of next year.
 The committee declares it to be sound public policy to grant the post ponement for one year of the proposed increases.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
CLOSED SHOP IS
 CLAIMED ID BE
 BOON TOLABOR

NEW YORK, May 15 (by Associated Press).-Addressing the National Man ufacturers Association here yesterday, Senator Miles Poindexter of Washing ton said the issue confronting the na- tion today was whether capital and labor shall be subject to the control of the law. He declared the freedom of the laboring man was at stake through the closed shop.
 MT. Ponidexter said he approved of labor unions in their proper sphere.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
MASTER CROOK HAS
 FINALLY BEEN CAUGHT

NEW YORK, May 15 (by Associated Press. Jules Nicky Arnstein, the al legged master mind in New York's five million dollar bond theft, has been ar rested, after a search which has been in progress since February.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
TRADE RELATIONS
 WITH RUSSIA BALKED

WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Associ- ated Press).-Offcials intimate that the desolate picture of Russian condi- tions made public yesterday by Colonel Ryan will prevent the immediate con sideration of the proposal to resume trade relations with that country.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
SCRAPPINC OVER ALASKAN APPOINTMENTS
WICKERSF1AM IS SUCCESSFUL IN HOLDING UP COMBINATIONS OF
 JUDGE BUNNELL AND ROTH

WASHINGTON May 15 Associated Press)-Deegate George Grgsby of Alaska appeared yesterday before the judiciary connection with the charges of political activity which have nominations Charles of the Fourth division of Alaska attorney
 
 to of tions before the coming recess congress-
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
BOLSHEVIK DIVISION
 HAS BEEN VENTILATED

WARSAW, May 15 (by Associated Press).-The rout of the Tenth Bol- shevik division in battle off the mouth of the Beresina river is reported in an official communication. The remnants of the force were either killed or cap- tured while attempting to cross the Dnieper.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
AIR MAIL SERVICE FROM
 CHICAGO TO OMAHA

CHICAGO, May 15 (by Associated Press).-An airplane carrying five hundred pounds of mail left here for Omaha at 1O:3O o'clock this morning, inaugurating a service which will be daily except Sundays and holidays.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
SENATE VOTES IN FAVOR
 OF PEACE DECLARATION

WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Associ- ated Press). The resolution to declare the war with Germany and Austria at an end was adopted by the senate to- day by a vote of 43 to 38. It now goes to conference.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
WANT REVOLV WING FUND
 FOR ROAD EQUIPMENT

WASHINGTON, May 15 (by Associ- ated Press).-The interstate com merce commission has been asked to authorize the immediate use of part of the governments revolving fund for the purchase of rail equipment by the Association of Railroad Executives.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
CITY OF MATAMORAS
 GIVES UP TO ENEMY

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 15 (by Associated Press) The city of Mata- moras surrendered yesterday to the revolutionists, in accordance with the terms arranged Thursday.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
SULTAN OF TURKEY
 THREATENS TO RESIGN

CONSTANTINOPLE, May IS (by As sociated Press).-A rumor which is given credence here says that the sul- tan will resign his throne as a protest against the severe terms of the peace treaty.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
TUG HUNTER IS SUNK
 BUT CREW IS RESCUED

ABERDEEN, Wash, May 15 (by As sociated Press) The tug Hunter was sunk off Grays Harbor Wednesday, it was learned yesterday. The crew was rescued and taken to Tacoma.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
FRENCH TROOPS WITHDRAW

PARIS, May 15 (by Associated Press) The withdrawal of the French troops from Frankfort and Darmstadt began today.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
SECOND REDUCTION
 IN FLOUR THIS WEEK

MINNEAPOLIS, May 15 (by Associ- ated Press) Flour dropped in price another 50 cents per barrel today, making the decrease for the week $1. Lower wheat is ascribed as the req son.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
THREE MEN GASSED IN Y COEUR D'ALENE MINE

WALLACE, Idaho, May 15 (by Asso- ciated Press ).-Three men were killed from the effects of gas fumes in the Marsh mine, near Burke, yesterday
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
BATTING LEADERS
 IN MAJOR LEAGUES

CHICAGO, May 15 (by Associated Press).-Johnson of Cleveland leads the American Baseball League in bat ting, with an average of .414. Nichol- son of Pittsburgh leads the National League, with .455.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-15
ANOTHER ADVANCE NOTED
 IN PRICE OF CRUDE OIL

PITTSBURGH, May 15 (by Associ- ated Press) Corning Ohio. crude oil advanced another 25 cents today.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-05-06
CITY news in Brief

The crocus is now in bloom in this
section of the state, fully three weeks
late.
Fred V. Dale left for Minneapolis,
Sunday on business and he will visit
at Browns Valley, MINI. His former
home enroute to Minot.
Hart, the photographer, who has
been i'll for several weeks, was dis
charged from the hospital last week
but suffered relapse and was COM
PEELED to return.
Mrs. Peter McKone has returned
from a visit with relatives at Lari-
more, N. D. She reports that the
wheat seeding in that district was
completed May 1.
NJ. S. Williams, old time Minot
resident, who was brot here from Will
liston in a very serious condition sew
eral weeks ago, has practically re-
covered. He returned to Williston
last week.
Andrew Fraser, we'll known archi-
tect, who has made arrangements to
locate at Ardmore, Okla, is preparing
to leave the latter part of the week.
The best wishes of a host of Minot
friends will go with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fraser to their new home in the
south.
Norman Ellison, of the Fair store,
has returned from visit of several
weeks in the east where he bought
merchandise. Enroute home. he stop
ped at Battle Creek, Mich, where he
attended the convention Of the 10th
Rotary district, enjoying banquet at
tended by 1900 Rotarians and their
ladies.
Mrs. NJ. E. Begley of Seattle, Wash.
left for her home Monday after two
weeks visit with friends and relatives
in this vicinity. She has leased the
49 49,. BE- Begley place 5 iast west Of The
sister at Garrison and while in
MinOt was guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kane. The Beg
leys went west nearly two years ago
and are delighted with Seattle.
Peter K. Peterson of forming town.
ship was in the city Friday and clos
ed deal with the Minot Motor Sales
Co., for an All-Work tractor, three
plows and a packer, giving in trade
his Fordson tractor and Maxwell car.
The All-Work is a more powerful
tractor and can pull four plows if
necessary. Mr.. PedersonN who oper-
ates his own threshi1g machine, found
the Fordson little light for the work.
L. NJ. Due has returned from Los
Angeles, Calf, where he spent the
winter. Mrs. Due will not join him
until later in the summer. Mr. Due
says that everybody out west is so
busy spending money that no one stops
to think of the outcome. Never he
fore were there so many tourist; in
California and they went plentifully
supplied with the "long green'i which
the Californians promptly proceeded
to take away from them. He says
that a room chat used to rent for
seven dollars week in Los Angeles
is now bringing five dollars day.
There is any amount of building be-
ing done in Los Angeles.
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ing customers. A government de-
partment does not depend upon its
customers, so that it has no incentive
to be quick and courteous and Oblig-
ing.
"Fifth-The main thing is accuracy,
not success. A government employe
has simply nothing to do with sue
cess. His one aim is to avoid mis-
takes. The less he does-the fewer
mistakes.
"Sixth-Time is of consequence. As
all government employees are made
into clerks, they come to have a
clerks disregard for time. To clerks,
as to lawyers, a delay is relief and
a comfort, the more the better.
"Seventh-The work is impersonal.
There is very little responsibility in
a government office. The clerks have
arranged system whereby nobody
is to blame, no matter what happens.
"Eighth-There is no competition.
A government department always is
a monopoly. If it were not, it would
soon be thrown aside. 1t has no
competitors to battle with and it can
can take it's ease and do as it pleases.
ninth Routine is put ahead of
service. In government departments
all the workers (if l may use the
word) are tied with red tape. They
are all the slaves of a system of pro-
cedure.
'Tenth-There is no enthusiasm. If
man stays in government job long
enough he becomes mummified. He
loses all the energy and. joy of living
that are so necessary to efficiently
and success.
''These are a few of the reasons
why naturalization always has fail
ed and always will.
Gust put yourself in the place ~
these poor government automats.
mo matter how able you are, how
could you be efficient if you had:
'No hope Of profits.
mo fear of failure.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-05-06
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP A
BLIGHT ON INDIVIDU ALISM
Case Against Nationalism Stated BY
English Writer, Quietly, Without
Rage or Prejudice

Government ownership Of this, that
and the other thing, especially essen
tial industries, such as transporta-
ton, the steel business or coal mines
can be painted in the ideal, so rosy
that we are apt to get away from
cold facts and basic economic prir-
ciples by the sheer lure of the prop
osition. The case against such nation
alism as the theory may be more
correctly called, has been admirably
summed up by Herbert N. Casson in
the efficiency Magazine, published in
London, Eng, where the radicals are
demanding that English industries be
placed on that basis. Mr.. Casson says:
Speaking quietly, without rage and
prejudice, can any one tell why it is
that all government departments, in
all countries, are slow, wasteful and
incompetent?
There must be some basic reason
for this, as the individuals in those
departments cannot all be inferior to
the individuals in private firms. Al
most invariably an able man becomes
disabled when he is placed in gov
eminent department. He becomes
timid, procrastinating, non-committal,
evasive and improbable. He be-
comes mere, chattel Of routine. Why
is this?
"The fact seems to be that man
simply cannot be competent in a gov
eminent job, for the following reas-
ons:
"First-There is no payment by re-
suits. There is no piecework. There
Is no profit sharing. A man gets as
much for doing badly as he does for
doing well.
Second There is no fear Of dis
charge. A man may be transferred,
but, as long as his conduct is salts
factory, he cannot be discharged for
incompetence. Any sort Of fool can
hold job forever in the civil serv-
ice.
"Third- There are no profits to BE
made. There is no possibility Of
bankruptcy. If the department. does
MT pay--very well. The treasury has
plenty.
"Fourth-There is no danger Of los
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-05-06

spirit and hardihood of nation. It
pauperizes. 1t dulls the mind and
benumbs the feeling. 1t changes lions
into rabbits. What could be worse?''
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-05-06

A doctor was examining a dough-
boy who had been badly wounded in
both hands.
The boy surveyed his injured mem
bers ruefulTy.
'Do you think I'll be able to play
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-05-06
"No competitors.
"No customers.
"No reason. to hurry.
"No danger of being found out.

"No danger of being found out.
"Nationalism is not only a destroy
er of trade and commerce It is not
only coral reef built across the har-
Dor Of prosperity. It is far worse. It
is a destroyer of men. 1t takes an
able man anG grinds him down until
he is clerical drudge. It lowers the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-05-06

the piano when l get well?" he ask
ed.
Certainly you'll be able to play
the piano." said the doctor emphat-
ically.
"Thats funny" remarked the SOL
der, 81 never could play one be-
FORE"
: Let the Independent figure on
our job printing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13
MiLLerqnd Firm
For Execution Of
Huns ErtrdditiOn

PARIS, Feb, 13.--Premier Millerand,
OF Fr9Eoe, who is attending the meet
ing of the supreme allied council in
London, is energetically insisting upon
the execution of the eXtradition clause
q the Versailles treaty and urging II
the Germans refuse to surrender men
accused of war crimes, that they be
tried by default, says the Echo de
Paris.
Germany's proposal that she try the
alleged culprits is mo more likely to
be adopted at London than in Paris"
says the PetIt Parisien, which adds the
council will establish the culpability Of
former Emperor William and again de-
mand his extradition from Holland.
On the other hand, the Matin says 1t
Is informed that although a firm note
viii be sent to Germany, the. door. will
be left open for further discussions,
consideration being taken of Premier
Lloyd Georges suggestions and the po-
litical situation in England.
Discussing the financial phases of the
London conference, several newspapers
say moral help and occasional material
rious straits. The Petit Parisien OBJ
serves that England and France have
reached an agreement on some prob
lens relative to American exchange,
and recalls the French loan issued in
September, 1915, will fall due on Oct
10, this year Hope is expressed that
some arrangements for making prompt
payment may be made.
Agreement on the Turkish question
Is expected, according to some journals
which assert plans under contemplation
do not call for the expulsion OF the
Turks from Europe. It is said the
French and Italian representatives are
| united on this point and that they have
received influential support in British
official circles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13
DENIES REVOLT RUMORS.

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 13.-Report that
Peruvian agents are fomenting a revo-
luton in that country while on Mexican
Maria Barreto, Peruvian charge DAFT
fairies in this city. He declared there
were very few Peruvians in Mexico.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13
ALLEGED SLAYER
. OF FAMILY At
AMORY ON TRIAL
Charlie Marshall Guarded by
Military Force at Aberdeen
During Preliminary Hearing
Carried From Jackson.


JACKSON, Miss, Feb. 13.-Charlie
Marshall, white, alleged slayer of four
members of the Miller family near
Amory, on Jan. II, and who was
brought here for safe-keeping was taken
under military guard to Aberdeen to-
night, where he will be given a pre-
limnary trial
Gov Russell today received a mes
sage from Judge Long Of the Aberdeen
district advising that strong feeling
existed against Marshall in Monroe
county and that summary justice might
be attempted and suggested that a mill
tary guard be sent with him mill
tary escort Of about 100 men fully
armed in charge of Lieut.. Col c.. r.
Daily of the adjutant-generals office,
accompanied Marshall and will be on
guard duty during Marshalls examina-
ton at Aberdeen. This examination Is
expected to be brief and 1t, is believed
Marshall viii be back in Jail here by
tomorrow.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13
MAN HELD AS BlGAMIST
SON Of CHICAGO MAN

CHICAGO, Feb. 13,-Harvey Hill, re-
ported in dispatches from Muskogee.
Okla, as in jail there on charge Of
bigamv made by Emily j. Hill, is the
son of A. II. Hill, Chicago real estate
man and private banker. The man
was arrested in Chicago several times
for writing checks. on banks where he
had insufficient funds, according to po-
lice records. Finally his father an
nounced he was through with Har-
vey."
Shortly after this announcement
suit for $4,000 for alleged breach Of
promise was filed against the son by
Ethel Fries, stage singer. Miss Fries
in her petition claimed young Hill
posed as bachelor and made "desper-
ate love" to her. Hill disappeared and
nothing was heard from him until he
was reported arrested in Muskogee,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13
TOTAL SLOVAK CENSUS
2,94O,374 CITIZENS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Jan G.
Masaryk, Czecho- Slovak charge DAFT
flares in the United States. made pub
lie today the result Of the 1919 census
taken in the Slovak lands, which here.
tofore were included in Hungary, and
by the treaty of Versailles were made a
part of the Czecho -Slovak republic. The
figures show there are 2,940,374 inhab-
itants, divided according to nationali'
ties as follows:
Slovaks, 1,940, $50; Magyars. 665, 1903;
Germans, 1892; Russians, 1884, and
scattering, 55,S0S.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13

LONDON! Feb 13.-News Of the exc
cution Of Admiral Kolchak former head
Of the all Russian government, has been
officially confirmed. He and one Of
his ministers, NJ. Pepeliayev, were shot
al Irkutsk at ) o'clock on the morn
ing Of Feb. J.
The revolutionary committee at 1r-
kutsk decided at O'Clock in the morn
ing that the two officials should be
executed. Members of the committee
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13

RHINELANDER, Wis, Feb. 13.--Mrs.
Stanley Blomski, mother of Alban Blom-
ski, six year-old boy found dead several
weeks sgo at the BlomsH farmhouse at
Sugar Camp, has confessed to beating
razor strap, according to the office
of District Attorney A. J. Omelia.
The body of the boy, badly bruised,
was found following an alleged attempt
by Mrs. Blomski to bury it. Questioned
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13
,REBEL CHIEF TO DIE.

MENfCO CITY. Feb. Is,--Gen. eau
denCio de % Lave, former federal gen
erai, who was recently captured while
leading rebel forces in the state OF
Vera Cruz, was sentenced to death by
a Court-martial al Vera Cruz yesterday
morning but orders have been sent that
he be brought 10 Mexico City and held
az the disposition OF the war depart
ment. Gen. de- Ia Lave is more than
70 years Of age.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13
Death Comes To Mrs.
Mary C. Wexford

III only five days Mrs Mary C. Well
ford, aged 70. died at her home, 300
night at 5 o'clock. Mrs. Wexford was
victim of pneumonia.
Funeral services will be conducted
Friday afternoon at the home at Q
o'clock: The Rev. c. III. Williamson
pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
officiated, Interment was in Elmwood
cemetery.
Mrs. Wexford was born In Coffee
vile, Miss, but moved to Memphis in
her early childhood She is survived by
five children, Charles c.. jamie T.,
Beverley R., Thomas. and Minnie May
Wexford
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13
EXECUTION OF KOLCHAK
AND AIDE IS CONFIRMED

then shot the victims quickly, fearing
attempts at rescue.
II has not been explained why the
admiral and NJ. Pepeliayev, who was
premier and minister OF the interior
of the cabinet formed last November
were allowed to fall into the hands Of
the revolutionary committee. Agents
Of the allies are attempting to learn
the reasons and place the responsibility
for this happening
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13
MOTHER ADMITS SHE
KILLED BOY OF 6

regarding the boys broken arm, Mrs.
Blomsk is alleged to have said that it
was the result of one of her beatings
and that the member had been broken
and unattended for nearly two months.
The boy was the alleged illegitimate
son of q Milwaukee man, a former ad-
mirer of the woman. This was given
by Mrs Blomski as the reason for her
treatment of the boy whom, 1t is al
legged, she said she hated.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13
TWO IN JAIL ADMIT
CHARGES In ARKANSAS

CHICAGO Feb. 1S.-Arthur A. Pike
and Ray M. Watson, held by the Chi
cago police, as suspects IN connection
bank of Mound City, Ill, today ad-
mitted they are under bonds in Pine
Bluff. Ark, court to answer to
charge of robbery there Jan. 80, ac-
cording to the police. They were held
for further investigation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-13
MYSTERIOUS SHOT
FATAL TO NEGRESS

Mystery surrounds the identity Of the
person who fired. a pistol shot in the
neighborhood of Polk street and Moore
avenue at $3.50 Thursday night. The
bullet struck Lula Broglin, negress, 706
Moore avenue, in the abdomen, and
she died two hours and a half later, at
the General hospital
Police have no clew to the identity of
the shooter.