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The Washington times., 1920-01-23

Dry leaders in Congress will night
the attsmpt made by Congressman
SABBATH OF Illinois to legallze sale OF
whiskey during the prevalence OF in
huenEa. they said today. And as the
drys have q majority in both houses,
the legislation seems doomed.
"A sick man can get a pint OF
liquor every ten days under the law"
Congressman Randall. California pro-
hibitionist, said. "and that Is as much
as any one ought to have"
Congressman Volstead said that the
provisions of the law probably are
and that many drug
gists are refusing to sell the legal
quantity of liquor because they fear
prosecutions. The drug store supply,
he said is at present probably low.
but ample supplies can be secured
from the many bonded warehouses in
a short time.
Other prohibitionists looked upon
the bills which Congressman SABBATH
introduced yesterday merely as an at
tempt to make prohibition ineffective,
and stated that they would be given
little consideration.
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
PALMER FAILS TO testify ON SED|T|0N
U.S.. CHARTERS ship
TOSAVESALVACE

After two days. negoti-
atoms, the War Depart
ment has chartered the
Canadian steamer Lady
Laurier, now towing the
disabled army transport
Powhatan to Halifax, it
was announced today.
The charter of the
steamer by the Govern
ment will prevent any
claims of salvage being
made.
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
Head Of Navy Board Says
Meritorious Action Was Not
Enough to Get Medal.
SIGNIFICANCE ESSENTIAL
Bravery Had to Bear Definitely
Upon Offensive or De-
fensive Program.

Rear Admiral Austin M. knight,
chairman of the board created to
recommend naval decorations, took
issue with Secretary Daniels today
in testifying before the Senate sub
committee investigating the medals
controversy.
Knight declared that Daniels placed
much emphasis" on cases where
commanders lost their ships in con-
tect with the enemy.
Must Close With Foe.
"The board is unable to accept tho
view that mere contact with tho
enemy constitutes in itself claim to
recognition, even when followed by
meritorious service, unless such serv-
ice is in some measure connected with
operations. offensive and defensive,
directed against the enemy" knight
stated. .. a.
Recommendations for awards made
by the Knight board were overruled
In many cases by Daniels, according
to figures laid before the committee
by the admiral
Awards recommended by the Knight
board totaled 1.154, of which TAI were
accepted by Daniels. the admiral told
the committee.
Recommendations originally made
by the Knight board will be changed
only when additional evidence is fur
nished to justify 1t, the admiral said
Admiral knight asserted the action
of the Secretary of the Navy chang
ing the past recommendations of the
board will not be taken into account,
unless further evidence Is forthcom-
ing.
Many Changes Ordered.
knight said three reports were
made to the. Secretary OF the Navy,
one on September %, October 10, and
October 81 of last year.
"The board has been recalled to
pass on further evidence. We are
sitting now," knight said
Reviewing the recommendations of
the board, knight asserted that of
22O distinguished service medals
awarded by the board. only Sc were
accepted by Secretary Daniels. OF the
remainder. 10s were reduced, % re-
jected, and one raised to a medal of
honor.
The board recommended e26 navy
crosses, of which 655 were accepted
by the Secretary, 247 rejected, and
"a raised to ID. S. NJ. The board rec
commended medals of honor.
Only one-fourth of one per cent of
the officers and enlisted men were
recommended for reward, Knight said.
Knight said it would have been i'm
possible to accept the recommends
tions of the commanding officers. The
results would have been inconsistent
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
TWO CHILDREN HURT
IN COASTING CRASHES

Two children were injured yester-
day in coasting accidents.
Raymond Pitcher. eleven years old,
1912 u street southeast, while coast
ing on High street southeast, ran
against a telegraph pole and was
taken to his home suffering from
slight injuries.
An automobile operated by Edward
Brown. 1919 Half street southwest.
collided with Harry Gaboman. seven
years old, OF 1924 Georgia avenue
northwest. who was coasting near
New Hampshire avenue and clifton
streets yesterday. He was taken 70
GARFIELD Hospital suffering from n
broken arm and cuts on the head
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
IN THE SUNDAY TIMES

Education, theoretical and
practical, ,piH be discussed for
readers Of The Times, IN the
Educational Section to be pre-
scnted ne1t Sunday.
Teachers, parents, students
and economists wiu be interested
in reading the views Of leaders
in educational thought.
IN THE SUNDAY TINES
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
REDMOND'S SLAYERS
UNKNOWN TO JURORS
Coroner Unable to Find Who Killed
Assistant Police Commits
si0ner of Ireland.

DUBLIN, Jan. 23.-The coroner's
jury which Investigated the death OF
Assistant Police Commissioner Red
mond, who was shot here this week
decided he was killed by unknown
persons.
Redmond died from the effect OF a
bullet which severed his spinal cord"
the jury reported.
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
Attorney General Roundly Scor-
ed by Rodenberg for His
Change Of Attitude.
BRINGS HEATED DEBATE
Cabinet Member Insists He Is
Not Opposed to Graham
Sterling Bills.
BY ]. BART CAMPBELL,
| N. &. Staff CorrespOndent. =.

Attorney General Palmer was ac-
cused Of having "gotten a plain case
of cold feet" on proposed "anti-sedi-
ton" legislation by Representative
Rodenberg, Republican, of Illinois, a
member of the House Rules Com
mittee, today.
Rodenberg's accusation was made
when the committee resumed its
hearings on the Graham "anti-sedi-
ton" bill.
Acrimonious Debate.
Failure Of the Attorney General to
appear before the committee. which
Congressman Campbell. Republican:
of Kansas, its chairman. said he had
promised to do, provoked an acri-
morious debate between the Repuo-
lican and Democratic members.
Campbell intimated IL Palmer did
not voluntarily appear before tine
hearings ere concluded the committee
might summon him. -rr-
He said he had received no COM
munication, verbal or otherise, from
the Attorney General since the COM
mittee received a letter from him yes
teYQ0Y m whICH HS fsosSN N.'N
fnx-Graham .'anti-sedition" bills were
not in accord with his views. but that
he favored the Davey "anti-sedition"
bil which he drafted himself at the
request Of the. Senate Judiciary COM
mittee.
Can't Understand Course.
"I would like to know why the AT
torney General has failed to appear
before us,"'Rodenberg said at the out
set OF today's hearings. 81 am at
loss TO understand why the Attorney
General should have first expressed
himself as favoring the Sterling-
Graham bills and then have with
drawn his support from them"
81 am unable to offer any expiana,
tiou of the Attorney Generals action,
Campbell replied.
Did he request that he be hearo Oh
the billsY" inquired Rodenberg.
ION Monday he expressed a desire
to me. after seeking me out on the
floor of the House, that he be hearo'
and that he be allowed to appear pc
fore this committee" Campbell an
swered.
at seems to me the Attorney GEN
eral explained his position in the let
ter he sent us in which he explained
the pressure of public business pre-
vented his tendance here, ana ne
(continued on Page 4, Column 81
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
Keeping Up With
The Times
A FACT A DAY
Here's a fugitive paragraph
from some recent periodical:

Here's a fugitive paragraph
from some recent periodical:
II some one with a little
surplus cash wants to in
vest il well, we would sug-
gest that he spend II in
advertising the Sermon on
the Mount in the daily
papers. A return to those
principles which have been
in such enthusiastic disuse
for so many centuries would
do a lot to make this really
Goods Country"
Now read it again and con-
slider it a minute or two.
Not such a fantastic idea,
after all, is it?
Improvement in conditions
social, governmental, or re-
ligious-comes after many
men and women have been
combined to think alike and
influenced to act alike.
Information and argument
and inspiration are the pre-
liminaries % combination and
action.
The only medium that com
mands the attention Of the
necessary tn ousa n ds-com-
mands it daily-is the news
paper.
The newspaper provides The
audience for the general pro-
liminary work which the
church may develop and COM
plete.
As the geometry books used
To say, Q. E. d.
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
HEAVY WSEASSTRA|N
LINE TO OPOWHATAN
Stronger Cable Asked to Tow
VesseI-Passengers
Reach Safety.

NEW YORK, Jan. ga wireless
disabled transport Powhatan, receiv-
ed here BY way of Ottercliffs, Me-, to-
day. indicated further trouble may be
expected unless a tow vessel with
heavier gear than that now being
used Is sent to her aid.
The message, sent following transfer
of the 271 passengers to the transport
Northern Pacific last night, said:
I'VE must have a tow vessel with q
gear heavier than ten-inch MANILA
the heaviest of the feet now pres
ent--- will not hold II we get blow.
Lady Laurier canadian government
steamer), is now pulling full speed
for fear of parting ten-inch line now
in use. (signed)
RANDALL"
Second Message Received.
Another message telling of the safe
transfer bearing out earlier radios
was received by the army transport
at Hoboken this morning. Captain
Lustie, of the Northern Pacific sent
the following:
Complete transfer of passengers
from Powhatan made at 10 p. m. on
the 22d without mishap Lady Laurier
mas hoW anu destroyer
and coast cutter Ossipee also stand
ing by. Western Comet left last
night. Weather conditions good
Light northerly breeze blowing and
smooth sea with slight swell. Am now
proceeding to New York. Expected
to arrive Ambrose Light vessel a.
m. Saturday, January "a. (Signed)
'LUSTIE."
-Four Hours to Transfer.
other messages received stated the
transfer took four hours, starting at
p. m. The Leary, Sharkey, and Os-
sipec used their searchlights, while
the transfer was being made.
At noon yesterday the Powhatan
was in latitude 41.54 north and longi-
tude 60.42 west in to wof the Lady
Laurier. She was proceeding to Hall
fax at three miles an hour.
The 271 passengers, including 81
Washingtonians, are comfortably
resting in the best quarters Of the
transport, Northern Pacific, following
the thrilling tranfer late yesterday.
Continued on Page 3, Column ~
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
ALLIES WILL RECOGNIZE
ARMENIAN INDEPENDENCE

LONDON, Jan. 23.-The allies have
decided to recognize the de facto in
dependence OF Armenia, IL was an
nounced today.
Capital Of the nation will be at
Eriyan, 11b miles southwest of Tifis
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
Train Can Make Speed of $50 Mile.

How trains can be constructed to travel
$50 miles an hour described in February
Popular Science Monthly. All nsws-stsnds
-Advt
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
Why Americans Distrust
The Government of
Great Britain
Nv WILLIAM RANDOLPH HIARsT.

By WILLIAM RANDOLPH HIARsT.
An Englishman named Gardiner has returned TO ing
land from Africa and he writes in the London Daily News
that the Irish question the basis of American anpathy
to England
An Englishman never secs anything but what hs
wants to see and Mr. Gardiner has been wholly unable 70
see the real cause of the attitude of Americans toward Eng
land
Americans do not dislike Englihmen; in the main they
rather like them.
is the Embellishments GOVERNMENT that Americans
resent the supreme seshness of Engands political poi
cies the disposition to make every nation caspaw
to drag Engands chenus out Of the fire and not to be
even moderately appreciave of any service rendered
It is not at all the Irish question which is the basis Of
Americas antipathy to England
tits the AMERICAN question
II is the love which Americans feel for their
It is the sefrespect so persistently offended by Eng
land which they entertain for themselves as people
It's the knowledge of the fact that they saved England
from total defeat and that this service has not even been
acknowledged, let alone appreciated
It resentment at England aecation of lordshp
the rest of the world and Engands arrogant disposition to
employ the United States useful tool for the further
ance of her own selfish purposes without regard for the
interests of the United States
It is the inclination of England to lay all the burdens
of the war on our back all the benefits of tho
war for herself.
is gradual recognition of the insolence and injus
tice of the British proposal embodied in the British draft OF
the league nations which President accepted that
we finance England her conquests and then guarantee
her in the possession of her conquered territories and
pies. --. s. Na
It is the feeling that there is no such thing as fair
friendship with England such thing equable assoca
tion no such thing mutually beneficial cooperation
It is the realization that the United States must look
out for herself in all dealings with England that England
a shrewd and selfish and, say, "sck negotiator
and dealer whose object to get the better Of every
country and particularly of this country.
It is the knowledge that England has treacherousy
corrupted many of public officials through the cheap
brbes of official fattery and social recognition.
It is the further knowledge that England has msn-
formed our people through biased propaganda has mpu
IDENTIFY mingled in our home politics. and inconsderatey
endeavored to drag us into her European conflicts and
complications. .>
It u.s. finally the increasing understanding OF Engands
purposes policies and of the dominant fact in history
that England has endeavored Destroy and always
ceeded in destroying every great power that rvaed her
in trade and commerce and industry and national growth
and international influence SPAIN then Holland then
France then Germany.
It is appreciation the that the United States
now Engands great and successful rival and that
confidently expect to the methods employed against
s as have been eployed by England against the other
The Washington times., 1920-01-23
Drys Fight Bill to Use
Whiskey Against 'Flu;'
Lone Druggist Sell: 1t

While "dry' members Of Congress today laid plans to
defeat the SABBATH legislation to modify the prohibition en-
law so that whskey could be used in the fight
against the fu" it became known that there is only
one druggist here licensed to sell it.
The Washington times., 1920-01-23

As the geometry books used
to say. Q. E. d.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-09-03

could be done W. feel satisfied that
Mrs. Cummings would influence many
voters,sas abhe understands the subject
ofspoliticssan knows how to express
herself convincinglya
J. M. Norris. Of this place, has evil
'dence that land tax In North Dakota
mas greatly increased under the nom
partisan league rule. Mr.. Norris owns
land In that state and writes that his
< this year are more than double
what they were last year. II the farm
ers OF this county who have joined the
n~on-partisan league should see that
party successful in this state, and the
same conditions should follow that
have followed no~n-partisan success in
North Dakota, they would find that
their $18 investment in a political
party a most expensive outlay.
The census returns for Oroville are
quite satisfactory. For some time This
paper has claimed 1000 inhabitants
for the town, and the enumerator was
able to register 1913. Pretty close
guessing. The population of Oroville
precincts is more encouraging as the
total population for the three precincts
~ W 4 WV VIC 6lC ucIS 10 UTc-
dict that at the census of 1880 Oroville
Will show a population of owe 5000. 1t
Is hardly within the bounds of POSSIBLE.
ity, however, considering our & that
we will be present to spring the old
gag II told you so" when the enumer-
alton Is made for that year.
A special election was held in the
high school Saturday afternoon for
the purpose Of voting an extra 5 mill
tax to meet the expense of transport
ing scholars to and from school. The
public took so much interest in this
election that there were just four per-
sons present, and all of them women.
The election board was organized &C
cording to law and the vote cast was
unanimously in favor of. the levy. This
shows that the women take a greater
interest in elections than the men,
and even at that the interest can
hardly be designated as great" con-
sidering the number that put this ex-
ira levy across.
The Grangeville globe., 1920-12-23

ested, having spent the part of his
active life In chiId-wlfare work in
various Ohio Juvenile courts. At pres
ent he is dean Of men and professor
of sociology at the Idaho Technical
Institute in Pocatello and IL creating
considerable attention as a speaker in
that section of the state.
The Judge appeared to be a strong
opponet to the plan of national mill
tary training proposed before the pres
ent congress, which he AYERS will make
America more of a militaristic coun-
try-which invariably would be a step
ping stone toward the position occupied
by Germany.
As substitute for the proposed mil
itary service bill Judge Bale advocated
measure for compulsory physical
training-but not military form Of
training. Such a form Of training
would conserve the manpower of
America and would assure the nation
Of perfect citizenship for tomorrow.
All who had the privilege of hear
ing the lecture were greatly pleased.
The Grangeville globe., 1920-12-23
A THoUGHT FOR CHRISTMAS.
J. FRANK SIMS

Time has healed most OF the wounds
Of the war In the United States the
sears have almost vanished. But In
Central and Eastern Europe a great
open war wound remains. 1t suf-
ferers are little children-children of
war Allies and Of war enemies, Cath
olic and Protestant, jew and Gentle
but all too poung to have had a
part IN making the circumstances Of
which they are now the helpless vic
tins
In the eye Of America they are just
hungry little children-5,5 100000 OF
them who will die or suffer perma-
nent injury through the stunting OF
mind and body from the effects of un-
derfeeding unless America continues
lts great self-imposed charity of pro-
viding them with supplementary food
and necessary medicines.
A check to Franklin X. Lane, AZ
Broadway, N. Y, is the life warrant
for European child
The Grangeville globe., 1920-12-23

cinity Of Kamiah, Idaho, In the heart
Of the western white pine, white a.
fir, larch, and ceder district of th
Plateau region.
Three million feet of sawlogz IN
now in the miIl ponds awaiting mar
ufacturing into lumber, and in adH
ton to q quarter of q million dolan
worth Of sawmi1 and woods eqhp
ment Of Its own, the corporation hM
leased a hig plant at Kamiah, with
capacity Of 100000 feet of finished
lumber per 8 hour shift. Eight thous
and acres OF timber land that wIH
scale between two and three HUNDRED
million feet Of standing timber, ha
been taken over under q twenty yeI
contract lease, and this stumpage vii
be converted into lumber and marketed
through the system Of retail yards
The Office OF the company Is at s17
Main Street. Lewiston, Idaho.
The Grangeville globe., 1920-12-23
GOOD SPEACH BY BALE

Despite the fact that only a small
crowd was In attendance the lecture
given Monday evening in the High
school auditorium by Judge Fred G..
Bale, was one Of the most interesting
and educational events Of the year. II
would be easy to say that the auditor
ium was not even one-quarter filled,
which is poor tribute for any town
to pay speaker Of such national
reputeL
The topic Of the evening The Fourth
Line Of National Defense was one In
which the speaker was deeply inter
The Grangeville globe., 1920-12-23

Miss Bellmetta Elfers, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Henry Elfers, one Of the
students Of the G II. s., left today
for her home, to enjoy the holi.
day season with her parents at John
Day
Mrs d. Fl. Magee, bookkeeper at the
Globe office, departed Monday morn.
ing for Spokane and Opportunity, Wn,
where she will spend Christmas with
her sisters, Mrs. Jacob vercler and
Mrs. G. A. Landreth, and families
Geo. J. Smith Of Boles, left for his
home today after short visit at the
home of his mother, Mrs. Belle Smith.
Taxes and other business matters also
took some OF Mr. Smiths attention
while here.
Now is the time to get present
that is going to be Of real service to
the on receiving 1t. We have numnr-
ous articles that are intended for
everyday service, not something 20
lock al and set back on a shelf aid
he forgotten Grangeville Elec.rl,
I.iglt and Power Co.
A. II. Parker returned the first of
the week from Boise where he attend
ed meeting OF tn board Of trustees
Of the State Historical society, OF
which he is a member
Jimmie Bellmaine and Basil Harris
returned Monday evening from the
Salmon river country where they fur
nlshed music for dances at whitebird
and Slate Creek. Both dances were
well attended and the boys were well
pleased with their trip.
Fred G. White, a deputy In the office
OF the internal revenue collector at
Boise, arrived in the city Sunday eve
ming to spend a short time with his
relatives. Mr. White is well known In
this city, having resided here for years
before accepting the position at Boise.
STRAYED-During the sumner
from J. 2. Pollan pasture on three
mile creek, one coming 3-year-old iron
gray filly, with blaze on forehead.
Any Information viii be gratefully re-
ceived at this office. set
Fred Miller Of the Miller Mfg Co,
Is contemplating making several
changes In his harness and shoe shop.
among them being arranging all the
machinery on one side of the house.
This will afford Mr.. Miller better light
ing and permit better care of patrons.
Miss Mabel Sorweide, Of the Clan.
vile Drug Co, win leave Saturday
morning for a months visit with her
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sorweide,
and other relatives at The Dalles, Ore.
Ed Smith and Roy Irwin brought up
two auto loads OF passengers from the
section Tuesday night which
speaks in better terms of the condition
of the Whitebird road. The men had
been employed on the highway and
were going outside to spend the holi-
days
The Grangeville globe., 1920-12-23
COMMISSIONERS IN SESSION.

The board Of county commissioners
were in session on Tuesday going over
the personal property roll. The meet
ing was attended by Commissioners
Vincent and Smith, Dale Clark being
absent on visit to Portland Mr..
Vincent was held over for a day on
account of Geo. ID. Smith not getting
home from Boise, where he went to
attend the annual state session Of
county commissioners, on Monday eve
ming, he having been subpoenaed on
a case in the district court after land.
ing in Lewiston Monday morning.