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The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
BREAD TOSOAR;
WHEAT CROP
TO SHRINK
Market Now Above u. S.
Guarantee, But Peak
Not Yet Reached.
National Photo Co.

Bread prices will be increased
again following rising flour and
wheat quotations, government re-
ports indicated here yesterday.
Wheat now selling far above the
government guaranteed price
throughout the United States. has
not yet reached a high level, ac-
cordizg to reports to the Crop Es-
timate Bureau of the Department
Of Agriculture.
The 1920 crop will be short. not
only in the United States. but
throughout the world" said Statis-
tician Nat Murray.
This will affect prices inside the
United states. 1t means what the
trade calls n healthy market 1t
spells the reverse of reductions, a
fluctuating market, and perhaps,
also. further advances in prices"
There are two factors however
which may tend to keep prices at
their present level. These are
flpctuating foreign exchange rates,
which will restrict foreign buying
of American wheat anu a Dig carry
over of 1918 wheat, announced yes
terday by the Agriculture Depart
ment.
The carry-over is placed at 15O,-
100000 bushels, or about SO per
cent more than the normal pre-war
carry-over. The Agriculture De-
partment qualified it's announce
ment by the warning that much of
the carry-over wheat is low grade
which will mill poorly.
The expected short crop through
out the world begins in the United
States. where the winter wheat
crop was forecast by the Agricul-
ture Department as only 4S3.6l7 900
bushels. The winter wheat crop or
1919 was 731. $50, 900 bushels and the
normal something over 500. 900. 900.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
CaiUdux GuiLtu
OfDealing With
Frances Enemy
Term Of Imprisonment, MOI
Exceeding Five Years,
To Be Fixed Today.

Paris, April 12.-Former Premier
Joseph caillaux was found guilty
of giving intelligence to the enemy
by the French senate, sitting as q
high court here today. The offense
is punishable by imprisonment The
term OF Imprisonment was not
fixed.
The senate by a vote of 12s TO
113 decided there were "eXtenuat-
ing circumstances" thus limiting
Imprisonment from one to i've years.
The term will be fixed definitely
tomorrow. Caillaux was not called
to hear the verdict this afternoon
Treason Charge Dropped.
Before returning a verdict that
will send Caillaux to prison the SEN
ate struck from his indictment the
charge of high treason, thus elimi-
mating possibility of a death SEN
tence. Caillaux's defense through
out the trial was based on the
ground that, while it was true he
hoN bSASOA@
who were later proved to be Ger
man agents. he was entirely inno-
cent Of their connections at the time
he dealt with them.
Arguments in the trial were COM
pIeted last night. CailIaux was the
last speaker, making a dramatic
plea in his own defense.
Worked for Peace.
Caillaux was one of the active
leaders of a movement that attained
considerable proportions in France
in 1917 toward bringing about peace
with Germany. CailIauX made a
trip to Italy and was extremely ac-
tive in circulating propaganda to-
ward a peace which the government
considered disgraceful to France.
CailIaux declared that immediate
peace was advisable because of the
fact that, even il France should be
victorious. there would be no
Frenchmen left by the time a vic
tory was gained. owing to the
heavy losses that were being sus-
tained. His activities were lined
up with those of Bolo Pasha ana
Lenoir. both of whom were exc
cutcd.
CaiIlauX has been in prison for
more than two years. his trial be-
ing delayed from time to time.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
BY WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT.

by WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT.
Hillsboro, Texas, April 22.-Texas
is a state sufficiently large to afford
a great political controversy. all of
its own making, and such a one it
has now.
Senator Bailey is redivivus. A
decade ago he resigned from the
Senate, when his term had nearly
expired. and went into the active
practice of the law in Washington.
He had had a bitter controversy in
his own State over his relations to
the Waters-Pierce Oil Company and
the Standard Oil Company. in which
the issue OF veracity became quite
acute.
Since that time he has occasion
ally expressed his opinion upon pol
itics and has not manifested the
warmest friendship for the admin
istration at any time since 1t went
into office. He was not emphatic
or active in support of the war.
and took little or no part in the
patriotic campaigns after we en-
tered the struggle.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
Election of Officers of OAR.
Regarded as Vote of Approval
Of Retiring President General

The climax of matters political in
D. A. r. circles was reached last
night when the teIlers reported the
returns of the election which had
busied the delegates during the
greater part of the day.
Interest centered in the election of
seven vice presidents general from
a field of twelve candidates. The
winning candidates ran true to the
advance reports. with the exception
of two cases. Mrs. Charles S. Whit
man, of New York, fourth selected,
and Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, of
Pittsburg, sixth, finished stronger
than was expected. Possible weak
ness was attributed to them not
through personal reasons, but be-
cause both Pennsylvania and New
York State had names of candidates
appearing in, the race for other ma
tional offices.
Remainder Chosen Unanimously.
The remainder of the ticket
known as the administrations
choice"-was elected unanimously.
the candidates being unopposed. and
there being but slight variances
in the total rumber of votes re-
ceived by each. in comparison with
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
LadyLuck, Vampedby Gry69fmen,
Smiles Her Prettiest for 5000
FansasWeLick RedSox, 8to5

Baseball fortune and the are of April days smiled like
benedcion the rejuvenated of the Griffith clan
Park yesterday afternoon where Washington
Boston cshed in the brilliant frenzed
could hope The setting trailing
shadows the field and time had and
before the last Red Sox tbeman ad his bat the dust
devastating Sto-s defeat.
Somewhere back in the dim and misty past perhancc
have been finer opening ball the figure
tell of crowds that ammd the stadium
Florida and Seventh but few tell
gruellng baseball battle of glorious final victory
homecoming that lifted the soul higher paean of base
ball rejoicing.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
Radio by Mars
Being Awaited
ByScientists
DR.. Millener, Wireless Ex-
pert, Harnesses Nebraska
Lines for Eventualties.

Omaha, Nebr, April 22.-Scientists
were tonight listening for a message
from Mars. They hoped delicately
attuned instruments would record
signals from the fiery orb $1,000, 900
miles away. The experiments will
be continued for two or three days,
for during this period Mars will be
nearer earth than at any other time
in the year, the observers said.
DR.. Frederick H. Millener, govern
ment wireless expert, has worked
for weeks connecting telegraph and
telephone wires all over Eastern Me-
braska. They serve as the aerial"
for his gigantic wireless receiving
station.
Il do not pretend to say we will
receive any messages" said DR.. Mil
lener, but it is possible the Mar
tians will send electrical waves. OF
course, We don't expect to be able to
decipher their signals-not right
away, anyhow. But if the signals
were repeated frequently enough. We
would, in all probability, eventually
discover the key"
DIR. Millener said he had his ap-
paratus in operation last night but
accomplished little because of storms
Fragments of messages from Havana
and the governments wireless sta
tion at Arlington were picked up. =.
Prof. David Todd, of Amherst Col
lege, expected to make a balloon as
cension with the hope that signals
from Mars would be recorded when
beyond the influence of the strong
earth currents" He was undecided
tonight just when the ascent would
be made. Todd would make no fore
cast as to the possible success of
his venture. He said it was merely
an experiment.
Prof. Edwin B. Frost, astronomer
of Yerkes- Observatory. predicted no
signals would be received from
Mars. He did not believe an ascent
of five or six miles in a balloon
would aid the observers.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
RAP ANTI-DUMP LAW
AS ECONOMY ENEMY

A minority report opposing en-
actment Of the anti-dumping meas
ure whicn recently passed the
Hous. was submitted to the Senate
yesterday by Thomas. Colorado.
and Hugent. Idaho. both Democrats.
This ''iIl-considered" legislation.
the report states, is designed TO
prevent flooding America with
cheaper foreign made goods.
IF there be such a menace its
visitation in these days OF exor-
bitant prices and expensive living
would not be an unmixed evil
the report continued. Most people
would welcome such a blessed re-
lief from the exactions Of the
home market"
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23

Cud Sees Ruenad Washington Baseball Team Boston Opening
Events of a Day
In Progress of
Ballot Battles

IOWA - Republican State
convention at Des Moines in
structed Iowa's "a district dele
gates for Lowden; four dele
gates-at-large uninstructed.
KANSAS-Democratic State
committee names twenty un-
instructed delegates to San
Francisco.
NEBRASKA-Wood main
tains lead in returns from Re
publican Presidential prefer
ence primary; Bryan wins cleo
ton as delegate-at-large to
San Francisco, and Hitchcock
has Democratic Endorsement
for Presidency.
GEORGIA - A. Mitchell
Palmer has slight lead in Dem
ocratic Presidential primaries
over Thomas E. Watson and
Hoke Smith; convention May
I8 to select delegates to San
Francisco.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
SWANSON HAS
COLLAPSE IN
SENATE
Senior Virginia Solon Faints
As He Rises to Answer
Attack.

Following a severe arraignment
by Senator Pomerene. Of Ohio. of
his proposed amendment to the
Rivers and Harbors bill, Senator
Swanson. senior Senator from Vir-
ginia, collapsed in a dead faint
as he rose to reply IN the Senate
yesterday afternoon. AS he started
to fall he was caught by Senator
Reed. of Missouri. and lowered Into
his chair.
Senator Ball, of Delaware. who
is a physician. was hastily sum-
moned from a conference and ad-
ministered restoratives. AS he
gradually recovered consciousness
on a couch in the Democratic
cloakroom. Senator Swanson in
sisted that he would resume his
seat and go on with the debate.
The Senate. however. adjourned.
Senator Swanson was carried into
the Democratic cloak room by a
group of Senators while a motion
was at once made and carried for
adjournment.
After recovering from his collapse
Senator Swanson resumed his seat
in the Senate in a few minutes.
Senator Pomerene shook hands with
him and expressed regret that the
debate should have caused his ILL
ness. A cab was summoned and
the Virginia Senator taken to his
home on r street.
Senator Swanson explained his
attack as indigestion, to which he
is subject.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
Pie Profiteers
Flourish Under
Nose of Palmer

Pie pronteers flourish right
under the nose Of the Attorney
General according to the clerks
of the Bureau of War Risk In
surance. They have registered
a protest against twenty-cent
pie with the Department OF Jus
tice, and are anxiously await
ing results.
Prices cited In the clerks
complaint are: One spoonful of
ice cream, Is cents: one small
piece Of pie, 20 cents; one order
of baked beans. 20 cents; q cup
of coffee. 8 cents; three slices
of bakers bread, cents.
No investigating committee
or special agents will be neces-
sary to put an end to this par
ticular profiteering. All Attorney
General Palmer will have to do
is to put on his hat, go around
the corner. order a slice OF pie.
and see what happens.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
Mother Admits Placing
Daughter S Body in Trunk

Paw Paw. Mich, April "a
Breaking all the silence she has
maintained since her arrest in Cali
fornia several months ago, Mrs.
Sarah Tabor, so. charged with the
death of her daughter. Maude Ia
Dor Virgo, As. today branded as a
lie the statement that she had said
she "alone was responsible for the
death of Maude."
Mrs. Tabor said that she would
take the witness stand when called
and admit that she put the body
of her daughter into a trunk and
lowered it into the celler.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
RORER JAMES NAMED
FOR SAUNDERS SEAT

Lynchburg. Va. April :2.-Rorer
A. James. Of Danville. today was
nominated by Democrats Of tho
Fifth Congressional district. in ses-
sion at MartinsviIle. to fill the short
term made vacant by the resigna-
tion Of Representative E. W. Saun-
ders.
A large crowd attended the ses-
sions. which were held at Stephens
Hall.
James won the nomination on the
second ballot. He was opposed by
NJ. B. Booker. OF Halifax. and Dali
ton Dilard. Of Franklin. J. NJ.
Hooker, of Patrick, was chairman.
and John W. Carter served as sec
retary.
James had been mentioned as q
candidate for governor.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23

At 3 o'clock the entrances to the;
park werA- jamned with horde Of
humanity. For blocks to the north.
south. east and west, sweating traf-
fc policemen fought to make
lanes through streets congested, it
seemed, with half the motor-cars in
creation. The heat rose from the
pavements. the program boys
screamed in ones ears. the peanuts
popcorn chewing-gum and candy
boys dinned their voiciferous re-
frain. while the steady tramp,
tramp of thousands of feet made a
great. muffled undertone and back
ground for the pageant.
An hour before the game started.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
ITALY STEERS
OWN COURSE
AT San RENO
Britain and France Hope
lessly Split Over German
Treaty Observance.
AIMS DTVERGE WIDELY
Nitti Seeks Economic Con
soidation of Peace" with
New Triple Alliance.
AIMS DTVERGE WIDELY

Sds Reno, AprI 2a.-As the
1Ueek Is dra1ring to its close eVer
the most SdngHine Optimists are
beginnisg to lose hope of 0HytEing
definite being settled by The inter
allied conferences here. Each of
the Big Three" premicrs IS 1n-
derStood to be considerably 1ror-
ried oOcy the prospect of big labor
demonstrations on Moy I, and all
are consequently GnTioHs to get
back to their rcSPcctf0e capitals
81 time to take Precautionary
rseaSr1cs for the date.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
u. S. ASKED TO ATTEND
WORLD GOLD CONFAB

An invitation that the United
States participate in the Interna-
tional Financial Conference to be
held at Brussels late next month
has been received at the State De-
partment. it was announced yester-
day. Three delegates would be
sent to the conference
The Invitation was made through
the league of nation secretariat.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
SIMPKIN INDICTED
IN FIRST DECREE

New York. April 22.-Thomas w.
Simpkin. who shot and killed DR..
Church here Sunday. was indicted
on charge off mrrder in the first
degree by the grand jury today.
The defense was expected to ask
appointment of a lunacy commits
sion, since Simpkin had been in sew
craI insane asylums.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
FARMERS QUARREL
ENDS IN SHOOTING

Luray, Va, April 22.-Frank A.
Pulien, of Sperryvi.ie. is in crit
ical condition in the University
Hospital at Charlottesville with a
gunshot wound alleged to have been
inflicted by a neighbcr with whom
he had quarreIed.
A warrant has been issued for
the arrest OF James P. Atkins.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23

circus seats were throwing a solid
ring of humanity around half the
playing held and the stands were
turning black and white under the
press of the in-pourRg masses.
Before the players box on the
Washington side, a battery OF cam
eras were dug in. ready for a ceIlu-
loid barrage against the box-of-
honor, from whence Vice President
Marshall would hurl the first ball.
Clark Griffith. only recently an
Elk in his own right. was called
forth to receive the plaudits of his
brothers. By 5:15 p. m the Wash
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The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
Senate Minority Calls
Caucus on Leadership

conference of Senate Democrats
has been called for Tuesday. April
81. to consider the question of Sc
lecting a minority leader.
Senator Hitchcock, Nebraska, and
Senator Underwood, Alabama, are
the leading contestants.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
By Universal serviee.)

San Reno, April z2.-The IRON
clad wartime alliance of Britain,
France and Italy is in a critical con-
dition and unless something unex-
pected happens it will gasp its last
before the three premiers leave this
place
France and Britain continue hope
lessly at odds over the German ques-
ton, and Italy evidently has decided
to steer course of her own. though
in the larger issues she goes hand-in.
hand with Britain 1 ----
Relations Purely Formal.
The various divergenoies have
come to a head. and a marked stiff
ness has cast a pail over the whole
deliberations here. The relations of
the big Three" and their numerous
stats have become purely formal.
All delegations keep strictly to their
respective hotels Premier Nitti,
who, as president of the conference,
is acting as the host on Italian
soil. refrains from all efforts to
bring about social intercourse
among the statesmen.
For the first time the three pre-
miers are deprived of their usual
friendly discussions over coffee and
cigars They are reduced to purely
oficial meetings and are obliged to
cut short the original program for
this conference. 1t is scheduled to
adjourn Saturday evening. though
the British premier now is making
strenuous efforts to prevail on his
French colleague to stay a while
longer and have it out"
Briton Wanted Mueller.
Not until today was 1t learned
that last Sunday afternoon. the day
before the conferences formally
opened. Lloyd George suggested to
Millerand that a formal request be
conveyed orally to the German
chancellor. Hermann Mueller, to
come to San Reno and participate in
the deliberations here. The French
premier fatty turned down the very
Idear'
Unless all signs are deceiving the
Franco-British-I italian entente will
be formally relegated to the scrap
heap of obsolete alliances as soon
as Premier Nitti issues his contem-
plated economic manifesto. In 1t
he will appeal to the world for eco
nomic solidarity. and its feature will
be the inclusion Of Germany and
Austria
New Triple Alliance.
In this connection the report will
not down that when DIR. Karl Rem
ner, the Austrian chancellor. was in
Rome the other day, a new agree
ment, virtually amounting to a re-
viyed triple alliance, including Hun
gary as an Independent state, was
signed between Renner and Nitti.
To all intents and purposes Italy
would thus take over the prestige
Aad leadership that formerly be-
hnged to Germany in the dead
triple alliance. with the difference
that NittPs policy is based upon a
thoroughly paeifst doctrine, not on
the Prussian policy of aggression.
While Clemenceau said, IT fight
the war" so Mtti is quoted as say
ing. Il consolidate peace"
To this end he has practically dis
armed Italy completely. He has
sent Baron de MARITIME, one of It.
slys ablest diplomats. to Berlin to
pave the way for reopeninE the
Italian Embassy there.
The consensus Of the diplomatic
: world is that Nitti's policy toward
! Germany and Russia is bound to
become the basis of the new EN-
rope.
Premier Lloyd George approves
Of Italy's bold move, because he
thereby secures Nitd's backing for
Britain's~ Near East policy.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
Ceremonies at Arlington Today.

Burial ceremonies for the nine
teen deceased soldiers brought from
overseas recently will be held at
Arlington Cemetery today at 2;30
p. m. The bodies will be buried In
the European section of the ceme-
terry.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
ILLINOIS MAN
GAINS SUPPORT
In MIDWEST
Hawkeye State Names Dele
gates to Chicago Con-
clave Of G. o. P.
JOHNSON KEEPS LEAD
Nebraska Returns Insure
Bryan Seat IN Democratic
Gathering at Frisco.
Johnson KEEPS LEAD

Des Moines. To-, April f1.-Iows's
four delegates-at-large 10 the Re-
publican national convention will 20
to Chicago uninstructed, but the
twenty-five others were instructed
by the State convention for Gov
ernor Frank o. Lovden- Of ILL.,
nois
Kas>ss Demoerxfs Meet
wichita. KAns- April e1-Kansas
Democrats met hsTrs to5sy and
ramed delegates % ne aatfosaI
Th, deierxt.sn of
twenty win 60 % the eoSys1tion
uninstructed.
Reed Named DeI.Eate
Joplin, Mo-. April 2a.-unftsA
States Senator James A Reed.
standing on his anu-league-of-na-
tons record, was chosen as q dele
gate at large to the Democratic Ma
tional Convention at San Francis
co by a caucus today.
The choice is subject to approval
by the State convention. The eau
Gus adopted a resolution saying its
delegates would not be bound by
convention instructions.
johnson MaIntains Lead
Lincoln, Neb., April -. - Senator
Hiram johnson today maintained lis
lead in returns from Nebraska's
Presidential preferential primary.
Latest returns from I,o54 precincts,
covering IS per cent OF the State,
give johnson 4I.753; Wood. 3o.554.
and Pershing. 1880.
William J. Bryan will be a dele
gate from Nebraska to the Demo-
cratic national convention, returns
from ss4 precincts out of 1.S4s in
dicated today. These precincts gave
Bryan and Berge and the two Hitch
cock candidates. Neville tnd Shall
lenger, the lead. Brysn's vote was
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The Washington herald., 1920-04-23

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The Washington herald., 1920-04-23
WILLIAM H. TAFT

contnbutes rsTulErly 70 Ths Wa<hknrtr1
Hsrsid % current snd psrtansst rational <.t
politio.i sssstiens.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13
LOUISVILLE

Joseph Iddings. aged 81 years, died
on Wednesday morning al his home cast
OF town He had been Ill for number
of months and his death was not unex-
pected. The funeral will take place on
Saturday with intcrm"nt In East Rich
land cemetery. The deceased had been
a lifelong resident Of this vicinity, be
ing for many years dealer in wool: lie
leaves n widow. Lucina Hogr lddinEs.
and two sons, John and William: also.
n brother. George Of Shephcrdstown and
two sisters. Mrs. David Burdette and
Mrs. Benz. Lewis Of st. Clairsvlllc:
The Missionary society or tho DIS.
ciples church at Norrstown Will be held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John At
kinson In the west end on Saturday.
November 10.
Wm, George remains In a critical con-
dItion In tho North Wheeling hospital
where he was taken some weeks ago Tor
treatment.
Mrs, Frank Urban Is sick at her home
in tho East End and her daughter. Mrs.
Charles Harper Of Lansing. is attending
her. The husband and father who mas
been confined In Wheeling hospital TOT
six weeks, the result OF n mine accident
IS expected to be able to be removed 10
his home in the course OF week
The first quarterly meeting or the
conference year. OF tn" NJ. +. church
will be held ut MOrriEtown on Wcdnes-
dsy ccening the 18th. Morristo~n Pc
inE the head Of tine charge receives III"
first date In the year.
Judge and Mrs. Vim. H. Davis or COL
umbuS a former member OF the supreme
court. recently visited relatives III this
Vicinity. Mrs. Davis Is an aunt to At
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-13
STEuBENVILLE
PUNCHBOARD RAID
At STEUDENVILLE

SteubenS lie. Nov. IA raid on OPP
orators OF punch boards and standard
or games resulted in seventeen bust
ness men being assessed fines OF $50
and 500 each The county is in pocket
about $1,000 from tn raid. Seventeen
afTadayitS were served 1t had long
been known that counter gambling was
going on at = high rate and none of the
offenders objected seriously TO the
heavy feS.
Check Artist Caught
Walter Greer. aged 30. coiored. want
ell here and IN many other towns along
the river front for passing worthless
today where he faxed TWO checks, ac-
vurding To word reaching here. The
ColumbIana county authorities intend
10 hold him for prosecution and he will
not be turned over to face the charges
Permanent Organization
Company Il. l3t Machine Gun BattaI-
ion, SteubeuvillcS company which re-
manned intact during the war serving
in France and belgium. is TO remain !!
permanent organization on sooiaI
standpoint according TO II resolution
passed at the companys first annual re-
union held here. Seventy five members
were In attendance.
Made Good Getaway
After Il weeks search Hancock county
officials were today still without Il cue
TO the n,urderrrS Of William terrarl.
whose mutilated body was found along
the river last saturday afternoon. ot-
fer OF rewards resulted in detectives