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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-16

Is upset by q period of readjustment,
will have an unprecedented reception
from the picture patrons.
Miss Pickford points out in this
or who thing they are not getting a
fair price for their goods. will tend
to stimulate a line of mental activity
which will result in stabilizing condl-
tions.
The most progressive of the picture
stars believe in choosing plays. wher-
ever possible, which will act as a prop
aganda of good. 1t Is their ambition
to have each screen medium serve a
definite purpose. and with this in mind
Mary Pickford decided to p~icturize
Eleanor H. Porter's famous book. So
"Pollyanna' is a picture with a mis-
sion.
story that even when things are bad
they might be worse. This thought,
planted In the minds of people who
are dissatisfied with wage conditions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-16

When the Prince, attracted by the
charms of the fisher-maiden sweet
heart of Mkt. the fisherman. car
ries her to his pa'ace. Mkt trails
him there, knocks him unconscious.
changes clothes with him and as
sumes the role of Prince, while the
real Prince is thrown out, believed to
be the fisherman. From this situa-
ton develops a sequence of humor-
Gus and hi~ghly-colored episodes in
which the isherman-prince brings
about some much-needed reforms.
marries the fisher-maiden, n finally
retires in favor of the real Prince
who has come to realize the folly
and error of his ways.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-16

1.-THE Beggar Prince" affords Ses-
sue Hayakawa one of the most inter-
esting and unique roles of his career.
The production which was made for
Robertson-Cole by Haworth from an
original story by e. Richard Schayer.
is a whimsical satire ON pertinent
and timely subjects, among them the
fast disappearing and soon to be
obsolete belief In the majesty of
kings. This will be shown at the
Strand theatre Monday.
Hayakawa pays a dual role, the
contrasting characters Of a tyran-
meal Prince of the far East. and a
poor fisherman who bears a remark
able resemblance to the Prince.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
POLITICAL ETHICS ARE
Barred AT FRAUD TRIAL

BY Associated Press:
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Feb. 16.
Political ethics in Flint, Mich,
were given an airing in the New
berry elections conspiracy trial to-
day. The government then brought
Edward T. Ridley. a department OF
justice investigator TO the stand and
through him introduced statements
made by defendants IriOr TO their
appearances before the grand jury.
Thomas J. Halligan. manager of
the Flint team in the Michigan
Ontario league. owner of a cigar
store and OF a billiard room, and
called by Martin w. Littleton, of de-
Tense counsel. a campaign expert, "
related what he told Fred Henry. in
that city. about "how to run a cam
paign for senator" He refused TO
give 1.-The information for nothing,
he said, but what he said he did tell
him received close attention from
every one in the court room.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
DEATHS
DAVID LEMIS MOOMAW.

David Lewis Moomaw. 81 years
old, a former resident of South Bend.
died at his home in Baker, ore, Jan.
%. Mr. Moomaw was well known
in South Bend. He was born in Bot
tertout county Va. Jan. II. 1888,
but came 70 this city early with his
parents, Christian and Frances Moo
NAV, who settled at the Rockstroh
farm on Lincoln way w. During
early manhood he taught in the
schools of Portage twp. and in 1870
he left for the west. where he was
connected with large -four mills al
Portland Ore. being at one time
postmaster Of that city. Upon retir-
ing from active work he went to
Baker, ore.
Mr.. Moomaw is survived By his
wife Emma Hembree Moomaw OF
Baker, a daughter, Mrs Karl Ken
derdine of Chicago. son. Lewis,
jr.. OF Baker, and two sisters, Mrs.
Sarah A. Fisher OF South Bend and
Mrs. Elizabeth Truxell Of Springfield,
Mo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DIRECTORS WILL MEET

Proposal of the oliver Chilled
PlOw works to the board OF public
works TO vacate Walnut st. where
it runs through the property upon
which the pillow company proposes
TO build its plant expansions will be
explained to the board of directors
of the Chamber of Commerce by c.
Frederick Cunningham Of the oliver
company at a meeting 10 be held
late this afternoon.
Tie members of the board OF
works and Mayor Carson will at
tend the meeting. The matter OF
vacating Walnut has been UP before
the board OF works for some time,
and some opposition against any ac-
ton being taken by the board has
developed.
The tentative plan of the city is
20 vacate Walnut ST. and open
another street two blocks further
west The oliver interests hold that
this viii give property owners In
that territory as good an outlet as
Walnut 81. now affords.
The matter is 10 be placed before
the Chamber OF Commerce directors
at the meeting this afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
FARMERS FILE PROTEST
AGAINST PROPOSED LAW
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Pro-
tests against the Gronna bill. which
seeks to terminate at once the ex-
istence Of the United States grain
corporation, were heard by the SEN
ate agriculture committee from wes-
tern farmers organizations and as
sociations of grain traders.
The bill would have the effect of
weakening the guaranteed govern
ment price Of wheat. the witnesses
said. Farmer Representatives urged
new legislation 10 extend the s2.26
guaranteed price for a year or more
beyond June /.
You can hang Barnes for all we
care" John A. Simpson. president OF
the oklahoma Farmers Union. told
the committee, referring 10 Julius
Barnes. wheat administrator and
head of the grain corr Grafton. But
we want the guaranteed price To
remain We figure that there are
/ 900 cooperative farmers elevators
full OF wheat now on which Their
might be a loss if this bill is
passed"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
OFFICIAL REFUSES TO
DISCUSS PEACE C0NFAB

BY Associated Press:
LONDON. Feb. l6.-Information
on questions pending before the
peace conference was refused in the
house of commons by Andrew Bonar
Law. the government leader.
MIR. BOnar Laws refusal came
after Lord Robert Cecil had asked
whether it was true, as reported in
the press thatsthe allies had aband-
oneG their demands for the surrender
Of the German war criminals:
whether il was true that a note had
been received from the United States
expressing dissent from the proposal
TO the allies for the settlement OF the
Adriatic question and complaining
the United States had not been con-
suited before such proposals were
made; and whether it was true that
the allies bad decided 10 leave the
Turks in possession Of Constantinople
and a large part G: Armenia, includ-
ing Cilicia.
In reply. Mr.. Ronar Law said that
they must ask the house not 10 ex-
pect an answer at present to any
questions under consideration by the
peace conference from day 10 day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
RESTRAIN FRAZEE FROM
SELLING BASEBALL CLUB

BY United Press:
BOSTON. Feb. 16.-The superior
court today issued a temporary in
junction restraining Pres't Harry II.
Frazee, OF the Boston American
league baseball club and Hugh ].
Ward, an associate. from disposing
Of any Of their stock in the club
or OF drawing dividends on their
holdings.
This action was taken on petit
ton OF Joseph ]. Lannin, OF Garden
City. y. Y, former owner Of the
club. who asserts that Frazee and
Ward have failed to pay note for
$4,000. due Nov. I. 1919, in con-
nection with their purchase OF the
club. Lannin several days ago an
nounced through counsel the sale
at auction March OF the stock in
realty company that owns Fenway
park, home grounds Of the Boston
club. which was pledged as secur-
ity for the note.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
GIVES DATA ON
WATER SUPPLY
Consulting Engineer Makes
Detailed Report to CON-
mon Council.
CCoNTNUED FROM PAGE oNEl

is not carrying the amount OF water
that II should and connections were
recommended TO make the supply
more evenly balanced. The velocity
Of water through the Division st.
main is about Il - feet a second.
while the engineer stated that the
proper flow should DE three feet a
second
The first steps recommended will
be changes at both pumping sta
lions The change at the Central
pumping station will involve an ex-
pense OF $4,000 and at the North
pumping station 100000, the two
combined about one-half OF the to-
tai bond issue OF 100000. Follow
ing the discussion. the committee OF
the whole Iassed the resolution as
favorable and amended the resolu-
ton so that the bonds issued by the
city will read April LIST. instead OF
January 1st
Street Car Man Explains.
General Manager Smith. of the
street railway company. was present
at the meeting upon the request OF
City Atty Slick. Manager Smith
informed the council of changes the
street car company had let con-
tracts for. the work Of which will
begin as soon as weather conditions
permit. The changes call for turn
outs on Portage av., between No. 6
hose house and the end OF the line.
on Michigan St. near Milton ST {;
near the end Of the Lincoln way line
and on the Hill st. line The
changes also include the laying OF
double track between the New York
Central railroad and Sample st. on
the Michigan ST line as well as the
purchase of 10 additional street
cars.
Following the explanation given
by Manager Smith, Councilman Bey-
ers. who introduced the motion one
week ago TO start proceeding to dis
franchise the street car company
withdrew his motion which the com
mittee gave favorable vote. The
committee reported favorable on the
resolution providing for the pay
ment of one-half Of the salary OF
the superintendent of the free en-
Lloyment bureau. Favorable re-
ports were also made on the resolu-
tons providing for the transfer OF
$50. 900 from the track separation
fund TO the general fund and tin
transfer OF $4,000 TO the board OF
park commissioners Upon recon-
mendation of Mayor Carson. the
committee passed a motion requiring
the city clerk 70 draw up a resolu-
ton allowing $500 to the Salvation
Army for its work done during tho
recent influenza epidemic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
AWAIT SELECTION
Of SECRETARY
Mention Several Possible
Successors For Secretary
of State Lansing.
BY United Press

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.--Nom-
ination of a new secretary of state
was awaited with intense interest in
Washington today as the next de-
velopment in the virtually forced
resignation of Secy Lansing
Among those mentioned as posi-
Sle successors are:
John W. Davis. United States am
bassador to Great Britain.
Frank l.. Polk. under-secretary
OF state. now acting secretary for so
days.
Newton d. Baker, secretary of
war.
The disposition at both the white
house and the state department to-
day was TO leave the Wilson-Lansing
break a closed incident
Former Sec'y of Commerce Red O.
fields statement in New York Sat
urday that at the first OF the "un-
authorized cabi.ot meeting last Oc-
tober. Admiral Grayson. Pves't VIII
sons personal physician, brought an
inquiry from the president to the
cabinet, was confirmed by white
house attaches today.
Dates Back TO War.
Differences between Wilson and
Lansing are understood 10 date back
TO just before the entrance of the
United States into the war whcr
Lansing issued his statement that
the country was on the verge of
war and the president unsuccessfully
tried to recall it.
The nomination of John w Davis
10 succeed Lansing has been pre-
dicted in an unusually well inform
ed quarter. Davis. formerly the soli-
citor general of the United States,
has had much experience in his
work in connection with the peace
negotiations.
Polk has become familiar with the
duties OF the secretary Of state dur
ing his service as acting secretary
and while he was head of the Amer
lean Leace delegation in Paris. Polk
also served as counsellor Of the state
department 1t is believed that Polk
would accept the nomination.
Baker is the dark horse" in the
speculation as TO who viii be the
next > cretary. The secretary Of war
is said to be in perfect harmony with
the policies OF Priest Wilson.
In event Wilson selects Baker.
Asst Sec'y Of War Crowell prob
ably would be made head Of the war
department.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
SAYS REDS SEEK
LABOR CONTROL
Former Member of War Board
Warns of "InterIocking
Directorate"

BE Associated Press
NEW YORK Feb. 16.-Through
an "interlocking directorate" includ-
ing not more than 500 persons. the
radical organizations OF the country
are attempting 20 gain control OF
American industry and destroy the
present system or government John
". Sullivan, former member of the
war labor board. declared here to-
day in an address before a confer 1.
ence OF the National Civic fedora
ton. The meeting. which was pre-
sided over by Samuel Gompers. pres
ident OF the American Federation OF
Labor, was held for the purpose or
considering methods or combating
revolutionary activities and the up
holding OF American ideals
For the first time the forces
which seek tae destruction OF the
present basis OF our national life
have achieved something like unity
OF purpose" Mr.. Sullivan said. They
have cemented this with an eN-
change OF personnel among their va
rious organizations. There is not
today as far as can be learned. a
single conspiracy against America
which is not in touch with all other
conspiracies. The malcontents have
learned the formula which made boil
shevism in Russia a success, win
first. and decide afterwards which
OF our program viii be tried
Forces Are Everywhere.
The forces have Crspt abroad,
he continued. and wormed their
way into every form OF organiEs-
ton that might possibly be twisted
to further their ends
To-day there is a real and proVa-
BILE communion between disloy1lty
and anarchism. bolshevism, revolu-
ton OF every kind. religious paci-
Asn. and many other ism's and
there are relations from these. not
only TO disloyalty but from each 20
each OF the others.
.'The posion IS at work through
Quit is impossible as yet 70 mea I
sure its effect"
Improvement in present conditions
in America must come by rational
DEVELOPMENT and rot by revolution,
Mr.. Gompers declared in an address
in which he pointed out the failure
of the Russian revolution 70 accom-
n it's purpose.
1T is better TO have a few mis-
takes made by the masses" he add
ed. than TO have a wise autocracy
for the people learn by their owl
mistakes, but they learn nothing
from the mistakes OF any autocra-
cy. AS for autocracy in America
we don't want any OF It."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
NEPHEW OF CARRANZA
TO BUY ARMS IN u. s.

Hy Associated Press;
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. Col
Gustavo Salinas. nephew Of Pres.
Carranza. is expected 20 leave Mex
co City for the United States within
"a few days. en- route TO Europe .
negotiate the purchase for Mexico "a
arms and ammunition, according &C.
advfces received today from the
Mexican capital. A previous mission
of the same character was inter
rupted at New York when BRUSH
officials refused 10 wise Col. Salinss
passports. PRIEST Carranza retail
ated by refusing TO permit wise al
passports of British citizens DESTROYS
of visiting Mexico.
A consignment Of arms purchased
abroad is said to have been collected
on an island in the Baltic sea, await
ing shipment 70 Mexico on a Nor
Wegian vessel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
CHAMBER VOTES
TO OPEN STREET
Would Extend Pulaski ST.,
Across Tracks and Close
Walnut st.

That Pulaski ST. should be opened
across the Grand Trunk railroad
track. and that Walnut 81. should
be closed, was the vote made by
the board Of directors OF the Cham.
Der OF Commerce Monday afternoon,
The vote was made following a
lengthy discussion which was at
tended by Mayor Carson. members
OF the board OF public works and
+. c. Cunningham, representing the
Oliver Chilled Pillow works.
The proposed Oliver extension
was explained by Mr.. Cunningham,
bringing up the prospect OF Walnut
st. running through the oliver prop
erty and the objectional railroad
crossings The ACCESSIBILITY OF open
ing Pulaski st was discussed as II
would mean the reducing of the rail
road crossings from four 20 one.
Reimburse Owners.
Mr.. Cunningham explained that il
Pulaski st. was opened instead OF
Walnut ST. the property owners who
were assessed for the opening OF
Walnut ST would be reimbursed
in the amount OF their original as
sesSment.
The board Of directors Of the
Chamber Of Commerce voted that
Pulaski st. be opened across the
Grand Trunk railway tracks, con-
tinuing south TO Prairie av, and
that walnut st. should be closed.
with the understanding that the
property owners be REIN bursed in
accordance with the statements
made by Mr.. Cunningham.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
WILSON'S PLAN WILL
BE GIVEN TO RAILWAY
OPERATORS THIS WEEK

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Feb. l6.-Pres't
Wilson's proposal TO create a Joint
commission to hear the wage de-
mands OF the union railroad work
ers, if such is not provided b,- law.
viii be laid before the heads Of the
rail corporations late this week.
The railroad executive, through
7. Dewitt Cuyler. president OF the
Association OF Railroad Executives.
were asked by Director General
Hines today 10 send a committee for
a conference on the matter. Definite
date for the meeting was not fixed
out Mr.. Hines plans TO have the CON
ference complete its work before khe
general convention Of union commit
teemen next Monday 10 consider the
presidents settlement plans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
AMERICAN LEGION MEN
PUSH BONUS MEASURE
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press;
WASHINGTON, FEB. 10. - The
American legion will proceed "ac-
lively and aggressively' with action
to secure legislation for adjustment
Of war service compensation on the
basis Of $50 for each month served,
Franklin D'Olier. national COM
mander OF the legion announced to-
day. The national legislative com
mittee was instructed to take up
with members of congress legislation
already proposed fer this purpose.
The legislative committee was
instructed that the American legion
regards the fulfillment Of this obli-
cation on the part Of the govern
ment as paramount" Mr.. D'Oher's
statement continued, with the eX-
ception Of any legislation still un-
completed affecting the rights OF
widows and orphans and OF the dis
abled. "
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
AUCTION OF HUN
SHIPS WILL BE
RESUMED TODAY

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.)
Matoika and the Pocahontas for
service TO the Ealtic.
For individual ships the high bids
were as follows:
Black Arrow, S7OO,G0O, Oriental
Navigation company: Princess Ma
toika, S975,0O International Mer-
camille Marine; Susquehanna, $780,
600. c. B. Richard and company :
Artemis, S650,O00, International
Mercantile Marine: Amphion. s275.-
600, c. r. Richard and company:
Antigone. 100000, international
Bureau OF Supplies; Eten. 100000.
Oriental Navigation company; Mad
awaska, S975.00 Oriental Naviga-
ton company; Pocahontas. $925,OOO.
International Mercantile Marine:
Callao. $4,000, 600, American Ship
and Commerce corporation.
Cream Offered Today.
After making the S13,1OO,OOO bid
for the group Of six SHIPS. Mr..
Franklin was asked by Commissioner
Scott if he desired to make any
statement regarding the ownership
of his company to which he replied
that the International Mercantile
Marine was % per cent owned and
controlled in the United States.
At the auction tomorrow the
cream of the former German ships
will be offered individually includ-
ing the Leviathan, Agamemnon.
Mount Vernon, George Washington,
Martha Washington, Washington.
Won SteUben and De Kalb.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
ALLIES ACCEPT
HUNS PROPOSAL
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONF

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
sociate herself with their punish
ment.
They will see whether the Ger
man government. who have de-
clared themselves unable 10 ares
the accused named on the above
list 20 deliver them for trial 10 the
allies. are actually determined 10
judge them themselves.
Name Commission.
AT the same time the allies. in
the pursuance OF truth and Justice
have decided TO entrust to a mixed
inter-allied commission the task o.
collecting, publishing and commit
ting to Germany details OF the
charges brought against each OF
those whose guilt shall have been
established by their Investigations.
Finally the allies would formally
emphasize that proco%lre before a
jurisdiction such as is proposed can
I'm no way aanul the provisions OF
articles 22S 10 $50 OF the treat.
The powers reserve 70 themselves
the right 10 decide whether the Lro-
posed procedure by Germany which
according 10 her. would assure 10
the accused all guarantees of JUS
tice. does not, in effect, bring about
their escape from the just punish
ment OF their crimes. In this event
the allies would exercise their rights
20 their full extent by submitting the
cases 10 their own tribunal"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
URGES FORCIBLE AGREEMENT

HV AssOElateU ITeEs.
DENVER. Colo, Feb. 16.-COm-
pulsory arbitration OF railway labor
disputes when the government re-
turns the railroads 70 their owners
was advocated today by Carl r.
GRAY. president OF the Union Pacific
railroad. in an address at a dinner in
his honor, given by the Denver Civic
and Commercial association.
Recent increases in wages granted
railroad workers also were apIrov-
ed by Mr.. Gray.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
DECLINES IMITATION.
" Assnclnted -

BY Associated Press
LOUISVILLE. KY Feb. i6.-Ihe
Louisville board Of trade which had
prepared ito roll up its sleeves and
extend its hand" 10 Henry Water
son on the occasion Of his Soth
birthday. today received a telegram
from the widely known newspaper
man. who is spending the winter IN
Miami. Fla, saying that because OF
the wintry weather and long trip
he would be unable 20 be IN Louis
vile for the browning festival -
my long life"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
Leaders From
Local Lodges

The Foresters degree team ini-
iated a class of candidates at their
semi-monthly meeting held Monday
night at Sticks hall.
Lincoln lodge, !. O. o. +, admit
ted class of 10 candidates 70 the
first degree at its regular meeting.
held Monday night at Red Mems
hall. Routine business occupied the
remainder OF the meeting
A class as large as that of Mon
day night will take the first degree
at the next Monday meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
MARDI GRAs OPENED.

BY AssOciated Press:
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 16.-with
the arrival today Of Gen. Pershing
the 1920 Mardi Gras carnival. the
first since 1917, was formally open
ed
Gen. Pershing was given a recep-
ton OF the city hall. addressed gath
erings OF school children and war
veterans and inspected the Jackson
barracks. he viii be the guest OF
honor tonight at a banquet OF the
association OF commerce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
GoNnERs TALKS.

By Associated Press:
NEW YORK. Feb. IS. Samuel
Gompers told the National Civic
Federation today that Speaker sweet
OF the New York assembly. by his
attitude toward the five suspended
socialist assenIblymen had made SO
cialists out Of nOn-SocialistS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
WOULD LIMIT PAPERS.

Nv Associated EreSr-
WASHINGTON. Feb. l5.-Dalir
newspapers would be limited 90 IS
pages and Sunday papers TO As page
under a bin introduced today "
Rep. Fullerk. republican. Illinois \
limit Of 100 pages would be- piace7
on magazines and publishers fan
ing 20 comply would be denied Sec
ond class mail rates privI
Rep. Fullerk also introduced a bin
10 prohibit the EXPORT OF wood pup
and print paper for one gear.