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The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
CAILLAUX WARY
AT INQUISITION

Paris. Feb. 2O.-The senate. sit
ting as a high court of justice. to-
day resumed the trial Of rormer IRE
mier Caillaux. charged with impli-
cation in plots to defeat France
during the war.
Leon Bourgeois, president Of the
senate. conducted the court. He be-
gan by questioning Caillaux about
his actions during the war. Caillaux
defended himself ably. He admitted
meeting Count Minotto at Rio de
Janeiro. Minotto was recommend
ed to him by Edwin Morgan, the
American Ambassador. CaiIIaux said.
Caillaux insisted he merely
laughed when Count Minotto sug-
gected he should meet Count Lux
burg. who later became notorious
in connection with the sunk with
out trace" notes.
Caillaux said he refused indig-
nantly Minotto's offer to have Lux
burg warn German warship COM
manders against capturing him on
his return voyage to France.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
@. K. UNIVERSAL
TRAINING BILL

Universal military training to he
Instituted on July /. 1929. was ap-
proved yesterday by the House Mill
tary Affairs Committee by a vote OF
eleven to nine.
The committee did not reach an
agreement as TO the length of train
ing that should be required, this be-
ing left to a subcommittee, which is
framing the army reorganization
bill. The training program was
also included in the bill recommend
ed by the Senate Committee, but in
that measure it is to start July 1
of this year.
Eight Republicans and three
Democrats voted for the training
program effective July l, 1922. These
Republicans were Kahn of Califor-
mia, chairman; Greene OF Vermont;
Sanford of New York; NORM of
Pennsylvania: Crago OF Pennsylva-
mia: Miller of Washington: James of
Michigan and Fuller OF Massachu-
setts. The Democrats were Cald-
well of New York; olney of Massa-
chusetts. and Fisher of Tennessee.
Four Republicans and five Demo-
Gratis opposed training at any time.
The Republicans were Anthony of
Kansas; Mckenzie of Illinois;
Kearns of Ohio and Hull of Iowa
The Democrats were Dent of Ala
bama; Fields of kentucky; Quin OF
Mississippi; Harrison of Virginia,
and Wise of Georgia.
Effort to inaugurate the system
earlier were defeated on the ground
that government finances cannot
stand the expenses necessary.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
US. COSTS
BY A BILLIOl
Slashes by Congress at Ar
prapriasion Bills Save
Huge Sums. (

Estimates for running the gov;
ernment during the fiscal year 1927
will be reduced more than $1,000
ooo.ooe by the present Congress. ac-
cording to a statement issued yes
terday by Representative MondeIl
Republican leader.
Economy to the limit and no new
obligations unless they are accom-
panied by provisions TO raise the
sum required by taxation" has been
the basis of action. according to
Mondell.
In reviewing the action of Con-
gress on appropriation bills up to
this time, he said that when the
Legislative bill. which will probably
be disposed of tonight, is out Of the
way the House will have passed
seven of the thirteen annual appro-
priation bills.
All of these but one, the post-
office appropriation bill. has passed
the House with large reductions. A
saving of approximately 25 per cent
has been made on the Indian. rivers
and harbors, diplomatic and consul
lar. agriculture, Military Academy
and legislative bills.
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p Cent Penny
AndFrancAre
Proposed Here
Senator Kings Bill Would
Change All Coin and
Measure Units.

A bill introduced by Senator
King. of. Utah. In the Senate yes.
terday woulS make radical changes
in the system of coinage and the
systems of weights and measures
In use In the United States. The
bill was referred to the Committee
on Standard Weights and Measures.
The blu provides that after jan
uary 1. 1921, a penny piece (worth
2 cents). a franc piece (worth 20
cents). a 2-franc piece (worth 40
cents). a pound (worth IS or rs
francs). an eagle (worth 500, and
a double eagle (worth 500 shall
be added to the United States coin
age system The pound. eagle and
double eagle would be gold coins.
The dollar would remain the stand
ard unit of value.
The bill would add new units to
the existing measurements of
length in this country. as follows:
Ten points" to one line"
Ten Tines" to one decimal inch"
Ten decimal inches to one foot.
Four feet to one quad"
Six feet TO one "fathom."
Ten feet to one "decod."
Sixteen and one-half feet to one
rod.
One hundred feet to one hundred"
Forty rods to one 'furIong."
The following changes are made In
OF weight.
Ten ounces to one decimal pound. -
one hundred decimal pounds" to
one weight unit" one thousand
to one weight unit" ten
weight units to "one quarter" forty
weight units" to one decimal ton. -
Dry commodities would be meas
ured as follows:
Two quarts to one pot" two
pots to one gallon. two gallons to
one peck. two pecks to one half
cube"
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
RETAILERS TO RESIST
DRY GOODS ADVANCE

New York. Feb. so.-A resolution
pledging members of the National
Retail Dry Goods Association to re-
sist additional advances in prices
by manufacturers and wholesalers
was adopted by the convention at
its closing session here today.
The resolution was presented
upon recommendation of Howard E.
Figg. Assistant United States At
torney General. who addressed the
convention Wednesday. He advo-
Gated this as a help to the govern
ment in trying % reduce prices. The
association also adopted a resolu-
tion requesting the government to
call a conference OF delegates rep
resenting leading trade organiza-
tions with government officials to
secure revision Of the tax laws.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
TELLS
SENATE PLANS
TOSELL SHIPS
Allied Agreement Provided
U. S. Would Pay for
Liners Held.
FAVORED BOARDS ACT
America Might Cover War
Losses But Commission
Would Get Balance.

1nsrepiy to demands by Congress,
President Wilson yesterday submit
ted to the Senate q proposed agree
ment with the allies concerning the
disposal of the German ships taken
by the United States during the war.
Under the agreement the United
States would pay the Reparations
retained by this country in excess
of tonnageA needed to make good
American war losses. This oocu-
ment. was submitted in response to
a resolution by Senator Brandegee,
of Connecticut, demanding whether
this government had any agreement
with the allies regarding the dis
posai of the German vessels. The
President denied that there had ever
been any such agreement.
Favorable Report.
The Senate Commerce Committee.
which has been investigating the
proposed sale OF the German ships.
yesterday ordered the Jones bill.
prohibiting the sale of the German
liners except as may be provided by
Congress in special legislation. IA
vorably reported. The bill will be
framed as promptly as possible and
presented in the Senate.
w. L Clark. of Seattle. testified
before the Senate Commerce Com
mittee that foreign lobkies are at
tempting TO break down the young
American merchant marine. Clark
charged that apti-American manipu-
Iation OF maritime and eoastwise
regulation had seriously injured
American shipping interests Among
the ccnditions that he claimed
thpcataned American shipping Clark
emphasized the following:
The tact that foreign owners avoid
ou- coastwise laws through the
gagsney Of dummy American corpor-
's.tloas
T. '-it-sige- shipping. g.-z-conference
ss rsesnents, compelling through re-
tbstes. exclusive shipments at speci-
'Ied rates in confernce vessels.
Causes Loss.
The provisions of the rSeamen's
A.. requiring masters of vessels on
foreign voyages to pay half of the
wages on demand. compliance with
which he said caused drunkenness
and desertion in foreign ports, and
frequently heavy loss TO ship own
ers.
Abridgement of privileges at for
| Ieign ports granted TO American ves-
sells of trade.
Counsel for the Shipping Board yes
terday sought to have William RAN
dolph Hearst. on whose petition a tenn
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POLICE WIRE ARREST"
BUT COUPLE HAD WE'D

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 2O.-A terc-
gram which the Pittsburg police
sent to Marshal Carter yesterday
afternoon, asking that Leroy Cur
tbs, 2S years cid, wanted on the
charge of violating the Mann act.
and Catherine Rowland. 16N years
old. alias Mrs. katherine Curtis.
wanted for ruRAing away from
home, arrived just eighteen days too
late, in the opinion of the magi.-
trate in the Central Police Court
Curtis and Mes Rowland were mar
ried Immediately upon their arrival
In this city. February 2, and dis
played their marriage license to the
magistrate.
The couple are living at is West
Oliver street. this city. The Pitts
burg authorities have been notified
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
JOHNSON SENDS
Def TODAKOYA
Announces He Will Ad-
dress Meetings Next
Week.

Senator Hiram johnson an
nounced yesterday that he will
spend "Wednesday. Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday of next week IN
addressing meetings of voters in
North Dakota in the interest of his
candidacy for the Presidential NOM
ination. The week following will
be spent in South Dakota.
Senator Johnson's determination
to go into North Dakota rs IN de-
fiance OF the resolution adopted by
the unofficial Republican State con-
vention requesting all Presidential
candidates to stay away. He ex-
pressed this purpose in a telegram
sent yesterday to Col John II.
Frame. of Grafton, N. D.. in which
he said:
II have understood that North
Dakota has a Presidential prefer
ence law. which enables your peo-
pie to express their choice e can
didates for PresidtAt. Before your
meeting was held. about which ]
was neither advised nor consulted
my name under your law was filed
with your secretary of State. ]
believe in the right of the people
to rule. ! believe that the people
themselves should select their can
didates for office and even candi-
dates for President.
II shall therefore in pursuance
of a lifetime principle go to the
people themselves of the great
State of North Dakota and submit
my candidacy to them"
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
WILSON
A VICTIM OF
ANEMIA
Hundreds of Students
Mourn Death of Well
Known Educator.

Emory NJ. Wilson. principal of
Central High School and one OF
the most beloved figures in Wash
ington, is dead.
'Ep." as he has been known to
thousands of high school students
and parents during the eighteen
years he has been in charge of Cen
trail. passed away at Garfield Hos
pital at 2.45 yesterday afternoon.
He had been steadily sinking for
the last few days. He was a VIC
tim of pernicious anemia.
In an effort to prolong Mr.. Will
sons life. a blood TRANSMISSION was
performed Wednesday. This was
the fourth performed at Garfield and
the. twenty-seventh since he first
tFeasnsr fli=In- ms sand WAS COM
PEELED TO remain at Emergency Hos
pital for nine months.
Mrs. Mabel Lamborne Wilson, his
wife, was at his bedside when the
end came. She had remained at the
hospital during the night.
Pupils Leave show.
Three hundred students of Central
High School were attending a moving
picture show, given for the benefit OF
the Red Cross. when Robert A. Maurer,
acting principal, announced Mr.. Will
sons death. The entertainment was
brought to an abrupt close and the
CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
WASHINGTON CENSUS
FIGURES OUT TONIGHT

Census population figures for
Washington and Cincinnati will be
announced at the Census Bureau at
9 o'clock this evening. These will
be the first official results of the
1920 census to be made public.
Totals for other cities will be dis
closed as rapidly as the figures are
compiled. Announcements will be
made twice daily, at noon and at 9
p. m. 1t will be months before all
the totals have been announced,
census officials estimated
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
WOULD NAME BRYAN
AS ONE OF BIG 4"

Lincoln. Nebr.. Feb. 20.-Petitions
were in circulation today through
out Nebraska to place the name OF
w. ]. Bryan on the ballot as dele
gate at large to the Democratic ma
tionai convention. A statement by
those circulating the petitions de-
elared Bryan is opposed to any
change in the State or national con-
stitutions regarding prohIbitioG
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
One Killed, Three Hurt
In Newark Explosion

Newark. N. J., Feb. 2o.-One man
was reported Killed and three others
seriously injured in an explosion
today at the plant of the Organic
Salts and Acid Company. near Port
Newark. The accident occurred
when a tank said to contain phos-
phorous oxychloride exploded.
Thomas Burke. rs. Newark, was
instantly killed.
DR.. Joseph Marcus suffered from
severe burns about the face and
hands. Two other men were burned.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21

tary system in that country, is to
be introduced in Parliament early
next week. 1t may be presumed
that Premier Lloyd George desires
to usher In the parliamentary bat
tie over the bill by changing the
Irish regime. Lord French EN-.
bodying, in the minds OF opponents
OF British rule. all that has been
obnoxious to them in the past.
The choice of an American born
woman as Queen" at Dublin may
be considered by the British gov
ernment as conciliating medium
with American public opinion.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
Sim FEINERS
BATTLE WITH
DUBLIN POLICE
Violent Street Battles Take
Place Between Squads
In Streets.
BOMB CACHE FOUND
Several Killed as Both Sides
Report Heavy Casual
ties in Fray.

Dublin, Feb. 20.-Since before
dawn this morning Dublin has been
the scene of violent street battles
between squads Of Sim Fein volun-
teers and British government police
and soldiers. Both. sides have suf-
fered casualties. including several
dead. A night Of terror is looked
for.
A city-wide plot by the Sim Fein
to counter by armed force the night
patrols instituted here this week
is held responsible for the blood
shed. onsfaughts by groups of Sim
Feiners on police and military oc-
CURED in three different parts OF
the city early this morning. the
first occurring at o'clock. A con-
stable was killed and two were
wounded in the opening ARRAY.
Rove Over the City.
Armed bands of Sim Feiners OF
the extreme wing roved the city
all day in an attempt to demon
strate the determination to break
the latest oppressive measure of the
Dublin Castle authorities.
The police, who put all the blame
on those ''vigilantes." call them
special murder squads" The Sim
Fein organization officially dis
claim of a city-wide conspiracy has
bility, but privately express grati-
fication that the hour of account
ing Is nigh"
Tanks and armored cars were
much in. evidence throughout the day,
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The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
Lord Decies May Rule Erin,
With american as Consort

London. Feb. 29.-Lord Decies.
husband of the former Vivian
Gould. is slated to succeed Lord
French as viceroy of Ireland. the
Daily Sketch says it learns on good
authority.
Lady Decies is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jay Gould.
Reports that viscount French is to
resign as Governor General Of Ire
land have been frequent OF late.
He has held that Office since May.
1918.
The new Irish home rule bin.
providing for d.uble parliament
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
PULLMAN PHYSICIANS.
HOLD CONSULTATION

DR.. Charles C. Marbury and DR.. Fl.
E. Martin have been called in as con-
sultant physicians in the case of
Maj. Raymond w. Pullman. WASH
ington Chief of Police. who is Sc
riously i'll of double pneumonia at
his home.
Maj. Pullman last night was re-
ported to be resting comfortably.
There has been no change in his
condition, except slight improve
ment in his heart action.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
CURACOA WELCOMES
KAISER, SAYS RESIDENT

New York, Feb. 20.-Curacoa will
welcome with open arms William
Hohenzollern, former Emperor of
Germany, William Townsend. a
prominent merchant of the island,
said when he arrived on the liner
Caracas. 49,
Curacao has been mentioned In
Hague dispatches as the island
where the former Kaiser may be
sent II Holland is forced to yield to
allied pressure and remove him from
Europe.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
Holland Perceiues
No Peril in Kaiser

London, Feb. 2o.-The Eve
ming News prints an uncon-
frmed dispatch from The
Hague TO the effect that Hol-
land will refuse to dcport the
former Kaiser on the ground
that j, docs not consider him
a menace to Europe.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
73-Year- Old Inmates.
OF Home for Aged Wed
BY Herald Leased wire.

New York. Feb. 20.--A love-at-
first-sight romance, invading the
Perth Amboy Home for the Aged.
eliminated yesterday In the mar
rage Of Mrs. Elisabeth Koiber.
70 years old. to Christian Peter
son. Of the same age. after an
engagement Of two weeks.
Both have lived in Perth AM
boy for more than fifty years.
but never met until two months
ago. when both were admitted to
the home.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
Mexicans Release Adams.

w. w. Adams. an American citi-
zen, who was kidnapped by Mexican
bandits on February Is. in Zacatec-
as, has been released, the State De-
partment was advised yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
Answers Direct Questions.

Soviet Owns Future
NJ. Lenine makes the fat pre-
diction that the future belongs to
the Soviet system all over the
world, but denied that the Soviet
government intends TO bring this
about by force of arms, declaring
no aggressive action is planned
against other countries in any di-
rection.
Touching upon the deportation
of Reds" by the United States
he says:
I'VE are not afraid Of revoiu-
tionists. We are not afraid Of
any state or country. We wei
come any citizens whom America
thinks dangerous, with the excep-
ton, Of course, of criminals"
Whether il is a part of Boil
shevist propaganda, or really a
fact, it is significant in view Of
the many current rumors and re-
ports Of negotiations between
Russia and Germany. that Pre-
mier Lenine oategoncally says
the chances for an economic al
lance between the two coun-
tries are not good, because the
Scheidemanns arc bad allies"
Lenine's Full Statement
The Bolshevist chieftsin's mes
sage TO me follows:
do we intend TO attack PoIsno
and Rumania? No. We have de-
clared most emphstically and on
cially, in the name OF the council
OF the peoples commissaries and the
all-Russian central executive COM
nittee. our peaceful intentions.
1T is very much 20 be regretted
that the French cspitslistIc gov
ernment is instigating Poland (and
probably Rumania. too) &c attack
us. This is even mentioned by q
number OF American radios from
Lyons.
You ask about our plans in Asia
They are the same as in Europe:
Peaceful. neighborly life with ali
peoples; with the workers ana
peasants OF all nations awakening
to a new lite-a life without er%
ploiters, without panhandlers. with
out capitalists. without merchants.
Asia ~Awaken..-
The imperialistic war Of 1915
1913. the war OF Anglo-French ana
Russian capitalist groups against
Germany's capitalist group for the
partition OF the world. has awak-
ened Asia and has strengthened
there, as everywhere else. the ten
denotes towards freedom. towards
peaceful laNnr and against possible
wars in tn filura.
You ask ne 'whrs would be the
basis OF ps ace. berSesn Russia ana
American
MY ans'7er 90 LET the American
capitalists Iesvs Us alone. We shall
not touch thsm We are even
ready to rsy xitE gold Ter 80
machinery, tools esa- useful 70 s,-r
transport aad aaduEsries We A-..l
ready to AZ not only wIth -
but with rsz rnsfert,ls
what are ths Oh ,se,ss - psses
between Russia a., znsrics :. you
ask.
None. on art imperislism
on the pari ~ .as Amcriosn as OF
the other nations capitniists.
CONTINUED on PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
GEDDES DECIDED
AS BRITAIN'S ENVOY

London Feb. p. : saturday. : Sir
Auckland Geddcs has. been. definitely
chosen TO succeed Lord Grey as Brit
ish Ambassador to the United States,
the Times announces this morning.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
DEFENSE TELLS
OF NEWBERRY
PATRIOTISM
Witness Forgets Answer to
Questions Showing Love.
Of Country

Grand Rapids. Mich. Feb. ~
Patriotism and other issues OF 1918
were reviewed at today's session OF
the Newberry elections fraud and
conspiracy trial.
Incidentally. the defense for the
first time was successful in its un-
remitting efforts since the trials
inception. to get before the jury its
version OF the alleged patriotic
motives which actusted the bitter
Newberry-Ford Senate fight in 1918.
Previous attempts to establish
this point were ruled out
Through questions put to Clare
r. Kirby, grand juror, who had
testified regarding testimony Of the
defendants, George E Nichols. for
the defense, reviewed the entire
pacifist VS.. militant questions.
Favored Navy.
Didn't Dewitt Brown tell the de-
fendant he was for Newberry be-
cause he was in the navy. his sons
were in the navy and his wife head
of the Michigan Red Cross?" asked
Nichols.
Il do not remember" answered
Highly.
Didn't he tell the grand jury he
was against Ford because he could
not stand for a man who thought
his son was too good to so TO
France, as his three sons had done?"
L do not remember"
Witness Memory Fails.
Didn't Brown say he had trav-
eled over his county and seen men
with sons in the service and told
them it was their duty to dig up
for Newberry because IL they didn't
they would see Henry Ford. a paci-
fist, in the Senator"
Again the witness did not recall.
Didn't Brown testify he paid out
$3.50 from his own pocket for New
berry and would give all Ire had
to help him beat Ford beSause of
his three boys in FTance?"
The witness failed TO recol'ect.
But one of the main contentious
of the defense-that the defendants
on trial were actuated by pat iutic
motives-was read into the record.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
By KARL H. Won wIEGAND.


Berlin. Feb. 20-Soviet Russia planning military offensive
against Poland Rumans any other country.
Her main wish live peace with all the world and to 70
establish healthy normal trade conditions with Europe and America
She ready pay for the things she needs only with gold
but with materials
Answers Direct Questions.
Ncolai Lenin the Bohevist PREMIER makes these
in long wireless communication in a of
direct questions / put to i'm in a message.
The lengthy have received
therefore, wireless interview" unique
of journalism
When reaches New York. sending
will have made aerial of nearly
first direct unqualified statement from the Bolshv premier
reach American public
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
PEACE WITH ALL s
WORLDHIS WISH.
LENlNE ASSERTS

Plans No Action Against Poland or Rumania,
Bolshevik Chief Declares, Replying at
Length to Pointed Queries via Wireless;
Ready to Give Gold or Raw Materials
For Things Needed by Russia.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-21
George z ,vy M,risi

I'm the Limslighf- sppssfs oily
Herald
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-21


w!lI arrive here Friday 10 r"nain over
tn" holidays witt Mrs. Wr.rnt's sister.
MIR. Il. ". Grimm Of Wood street.
MIR. J. +. Arm, OF Thirty-s:xth street
- spending; Il few days IN Altoona. a.
With h''r sister who = quite III At her
hrT" there.
Mrs. Louis Grub ana litil" son. Of
ilr"nis NJ. and Mr. W. T.. Alexander.
III MoGndSvsiic. as we'll as .u,a! friends.
Miss Ethel Ecah. .: South Wheeling,
VIII spend Christmas IN Huntington.
Mrs. Mary Webster Will arrive u the
city mis- week t. spend Christmas with
r,'r son. Gilbert. IN the Rolf Aaartm"nts.
Mrs Webster, who Wa Formerly with
SIun" 4 Thomas. - TOW connected with
Carson. P!ri" " Scott. Chicago
Mss Eleanor Riggs and Mrs. 4. G.
Btispn. Of Fairmont. are guests IN ;he
c.;. for q few days.
Misses Mclva and Jane R,cr,aDd. OF
C.rrkShu"E. have returned bonn" after
week md visit with relatives and friends
III tho city.
Nr. AMI Mrs. Arthur purcell. Of De-
.r,it. Michigan. spent a few hours IN
WH""linE. Monday. Will" enrnu;e 10 the
southern part q: III" state. wher" they
w:H spend The holidays.
T. X. Benson. o. Eik. ms. was Wheel
,rs visitor Sunday ami Monday.
= y. RiyG!". Of the Island, IS in Pitts
LNrEh on business.
T. W. Precisely. Of South Wheeling.
unS retained ir"m ! short r!S.' "'th
relatives in South Bend. IND.
Warren r. Chur"n. general agent ~
-. Missouri State Life Insurance CON-
i.,ny t0r West Virginia. w." has l""H
Seriously IL wiki pneumonia f't S"E'rai
wnrkS - on IN" highway To r"roNrNE'
and hopes 10 b. q; his office again be-
F,,r,. ihn opening 81 tn. New Y"H-. rrws
rl,t Will y" received VIII farS'ac!."n
rv Z host Of friends.