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The Washington herald., 1921-03-01
Wives of Foe
To Get Back Property

President Wilson yesterday ap-
proved an amendment to the trad
ing with the enemy act to allow
American wives of German and
Austrian enemy aliens to recover
property seized by the aliens prop
erty custodian.
The women by their marriage be-
came aliens and their property was
taken over.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01
Supreme Court Too Busy
For Qualifying Tulnuity

Joseph P. Tumulty. President
Wilson's. private secretary, who
plans to open a law office IN wash
ington. went to the Capitol yester.
day to qualify for practice before
the Supreme Court.
He found the court too busy to
administer the required oath. He
VIII return tomorrev-
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01
BANDITS TAKE $500
AT PISTOLS POINT

Two u, Identified men entered the
substatioR Of the Potomac Electric
Power Company, at $50 Washing
tor rect northwest, early yester-
day Morning, and held up Ernest
Grimm. an cmploye of the power
con- my. at the point Of a pistol.
while they rified the locker of
Charles Z. Luckett of $3.50 in bills
and Liberty bonds.
After riding the locker, the two
bandits made a hurried exit from
the substation and were soon lost
from view when they ran through
street and down Fifth
atraAf
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01
LAW
DECLARED INVALID

The United States Supreme Court
yesterday decided that the anti
profiteering provisions of the Lever
act are unconstitutional. and as a
result all government prosecutions
pending against food profiteers will
be dismissed.
The court held that Congress had
no authority to enact Section 4 OF
the Lever act, as originally enacted
in 1917 and re-enacted in 1919. Sec
tion sought to punish all persons
engaged in the production or dis
tribution of food. except farmers,
who made more than fair prof
it," but did not define what a fair
profit" was.
Vague and Inadequate.
The court maintained that the
language of the section was vague
and inadequate and gave courts and
juries power to set up their own
standards as to when profits became
excessive and were punishable un-
der the act.
Chief Justice White handed down
the decision, all of the justices con-
curing. Ten cases were pending
before the court, but the specific de-
cision was made in the govern
ment's case against the L. Cohen
Grocery Company. OF st. Louis.
The government charged that the
Cohen Company had violated section
of the Lever act by wilfully and
feloniously making an unjust or un-
reasonable rate and charge" in
handling sugar.
The grocery company contended d
the counts brought against it by the
Department of Justice were so
vague as not to inform II of the
nature and cause of the accusation; /;
that section of the Lever act was
50 indefinite. that 1t could not be told
what Swas :forbfi fide5frraud zsek4l<sft
.constituted q sdefeeatfon by Com
gress of legislative power to courts
and juries to determine what acts
should be held to be criminal and
punishable.
Holds Peace Exists.
Moreover, the company contended
the country was virtually at peace,
anu tnat congress nad no power 10
regulate profits under section 4.
The Federal courts In St. Louis
acquitted the Cohen Company, and
the Department of Justice immedi-
ately appealed. In it's decision the
Supreme Court did not pass upon
the contention that the country is
at peace.
In declaring section four uncon-
stitutional, the court held that the
section fixed no ascertainabIe. stan
dard of guilt and that il was not
adequate to inform persons ac-
cused of profiteering of the nature
and cause of the accusations
brought against them by the gov
ernment.
Points Out Unsoundness.
ITO attempt to enforce the sec
ton" the decision declared, would
be the exact equivalent of an effort
to carry out a statute which In it's
terms merely penaiized and punish
ed all acts detrimental to the public
interest. when unjust and -unrea-
sonable in the estimate of the court
and jury"
In it's decision the supreme court
made reference to persistent ef-
forts which the records disclose
were made by administrative .offic-
ers, doubtless inspired by jealous ef-
fort to discharge their duty, to es-
tablish standard of their own to
be used as a basis to render the
section possible of execution" 90
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01
Hurt When Auto Skids.

Henry E. King. of 20 Grant place
northwest. suffered an injury to the
shoulder yesterday when an auto
mobile he was driving skidded on
the street car tracks at Twentieth
street and Rhode Island avenue
sortheast and overturned.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01
Panama Gains Disputed
Coto District by Surren-
der of Costa Ricans.
DETERMINE TO HOLD
TERRITORY GAINED
Charge Here Ordered to
Mediation Except
On One Condition.

PANAMA CITY, Feb. 2s.-Pana-
ma has scored a decisive victory
by capturing a general and 100
Costa Ricans in the Coto territory.
which had been held by Costa Rica.
This region, the cause of hostilities
between the two governments is to
be held by Panama at all costs and
today the charge d'affairs at Wash
|ington was instructed by cable to
notify the State Department of the
United States that his government
would not accept mediation, except
with the understanding in advance
that Coto was to remain a part of
Panama
Panamanian troops on Sunday
surprised and after a running fight
captured the Costa Rican forces in
the disputed Coto district, accord
ing to cable dispatches received by
Senior ]. +. Lefevre. charge de'affairs
OF the Panama Republic. and the
State Department yesterday. Gen.
Zonida. the Costa Rican commander,
had approximately 100 men. So far
as is known no casualties were suf-
fered on either side.
Following the fight the State De-
partment cabled to both the Costa
Rican and Panama governments pro-
testing against this method of set
Ting an international difficulty. This
act was regarded by officials as
being equivalent to an offer of media
tion.
The matter is now settled so far
as Panama is concerned" said Senior
Lefevre. lam sure that my gov
ernment would be glad to have the
United States intervene to aid in the
settlement of any further disputes
that may arise between Costa Rica
and Psnatia."
When asked IL the attack by Pan
ANA troops might not be regarded
a san act of war by the Costa Rican
government. Senior Lefevre Replied:
-. rNst Act OF War;
1T was an act OF war when the
Costa Means established themselves
by force on Panama soil. 1t was
perfectly legitimate to take what
ever action was necessary to drive
them out of position they had no
right to hold on the soil of another
nation.
The trouble was caused by an
attempt by Costa Rica to seize ter
ritory south of the Golfito River
that has been in the possession of
Colombia and Panama since Colo
NAL times. The Panama govern
ment never had any idea of acced-
ing to this demand.
Panama would welcome an ex-
PLANTATION on the part OF Costa Rica
of her conduct in the recent affair"
The Pan American Union was
called upon yesterday by Henry NJ.
Hill. a former Panamian consular
official. who is now here. to call an
immediate conference of representa-
tives of Panama and Costa Rica to
adjust differences between the two
nations.
The diplomatic representatives of
Peru. argentina, and Chile have
been asked to support the move
ment. and Secretary of State Colby
was Informed of the action
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01
HARMONY REICNS
AS G. 0. P. NAMES
HOUSE OFFICIALS
Gillett Is Speaker and
MOndell Floor Leader;
No Opposition.

Representative Frank II. Gillett,
of Massachusetts,, was renominated
for Speaker OF the House of Repre-
sehtatives at a conference of the
Republican members of the Sixty
seventh Congress last night. The
denomination is equivalent to cleo
tion.
Representative Frank W. Mon
dell, of Wyoming, was renominated
for Republican floor leader.
These selections were without op-
position.
without Opposition.
The following officials of the
House were also renominated with
out opposition: Joseph G. Rogers.
of Pennsylvania, sergeant at arms;
w. Tyler Page, of Maryland, clerk;
Bert NJ. Kennedy. of Michigan, door
keeper. and Frank Collier, of Wis
consin. postmaster.
Two hundred and fifty-seven Of
the sol Repvblican members of the
next House answered the roll call,
and a number came in later. bring
ing the attendance to about 255.
There was an outburst Of cheers
aad applause when Miss Alice Rob-
ertson, of Oklahoma, only woman
member of the House, responded to
the roll ~. .--s-z----.s -z-----
Je eS< James sherz Notfxurn-
eft tpksfor of Cavalry NJ. ". Church.
was elected chaplain after the
names of half a dozen other clergy
men had been placed in nomination.
He received lS7 votes. The Rev.
Mr.. Montgomery has been serving
in this capacity since the retirement
of Rev. Henry y. Couden as chap
lain emeritus several weeks ago.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01
Next Vice President in
Vanguard of Republi-
cans to Arrive.
CEREMONY PLANS
MATERIALIZING
Mellon, New Treasury
Head, Visits Dept. to Con-
fer With Officials.
BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.


Inauguration preliminaries began
TO materalize yesterday.
Vice President-elect and Mrs.
Coolidge arrived last night and were
received at the New willard Hotel
by Vice President and Mrs. Mar
shall, whose apartment there Mr..
and Mrs. Coolidge will occupy after
March 4.
President and Mrs. Wilson COM
pleted their plans for moving from
the White House into their S street
residence. They will have their last
trunks packed on the morning of
March by the time Senator and
Mrs. Harding's trunks arrive at the
White House.
May BE Mt Capitol.
Secretary Tumulty conferred with
the inaugural committee on the
plans for the participation of the
President in the installation cere-
monies. 1t was decided that IL the
legislative situation on the forenoon
of March requires the Executive
signature of important bills the
committee will ask the President to
come to the Capitol and occupy the
executive office adjoining. the Senate
chamber. In that event the Presi-
dent may be SO occupied with legis-
lative duties up to noon that he will
be unable to escort Mr.. Harding to
the Capitol.
If, however. there should be no
press of eleventh-hour legislation,
the President will accompany the
President-elcct TO the Capitol short
ly befor moon. ne President, Mr..
Tumult said. Eas expressed the de-
sire to q, fSs us-t in the entire
ceremo 3. Ept-rins the Senate cham
Der wit H-. Esrafng upon his arm
for tho irsuF I-ation of the Vice
Presidert ana iIte-ward accompany
ing Nj isarG(.x o the east front
deHt'.-T "a ife%eath OF once
and dc'.gs~ Inaugural address.
This viu fEr - upon Mr.. Wilson's
streng " a Q. y'rne.
To Ncw Home.
ne ..rE@ n 1btS ntl CtfltNih-
plate usl.rEyHr from the Capitol to
the wa Rouse with his successor
but plans 20 drive directly TO his
new home. When Mr.. Harding
reaches the White House, however,
he will find luncheon for his party
already prepared. under the direc-
ton OF Mrs. Wilson. and Mrs. Hard
ing performing the duties of mis-
tress of the Executive Mansion.
Andrew w. Mellon, the Pitts
burgh millionaire. banker and in
dustrial capitalist. who will be Sec
retary of the Treasury in the Hard
ing Cabinet, turned up at the
Treasury Department yesterday
forenoon and asked for an audience
with Secretary Houston. The lat
ter was out of the city but AS
sistant Secretary of the Treasury
Gilbert received Mr.. Mellon and the
two men were closeted for a couple
of hours.
BY tomorrow Herbert Hoover
and a number of other Cabinet
members will be here familiarizins
themselves with their new duties.
Legislation was suspendeS in the
Senate long enough to permit the
Senators to present Mr.. Marshall.
the fourth Vice President who has
served two terms, with an immense
silver loving cup which was ten
dered in a graceful speech of ap-
probation by Senator Lodge, the
Republican leader.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01
JUDGES HOLD FARM
CREDIT LAW LEGAL

Validity of the Federal farm loan
act and of the exemption of bonds
of the Federal land banks and joint
stock land banks from taxation was
upheld today by the United States
Supreme Court.
The case had been pending before
the court for many months. AS a
result of the possibility of an ad-
verse decision the operation OF the
land bank system has been at a
standstill.
The favorable decision, il was
stated by members OF the Farm
Loan Board, would cause immediate
steps to place upon the market ad-
ditional bonds to provide funds for
loans to farmers. Applications for
loans which are pending total about
SIS 100000
The fight against the farm loan
system was due to the favorable po-
sition given it's securities under the
tax exemption authorized in'the act
An amendment to the annual leg
islative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation added in the Senate and
now awaiting action in the House
authorizes the Treasury to purchase
800, ,0O0, 900 of farm loan bonds dur
ing the present fiscal year and an
equal amount during the next fiscal
wear as a means of aiding the farm
credit situation.
Kansas Decision.
The decision affirms decisions OF
the Federal District Court at Kan
sas City in case brought by
ooafnGt tho
sas City Title and Trust Company.
the Federal Land Bank at Wichita.
and the Joint Stock Land Bank
Company, of Chicago. The act was
defended by W. G. McAdoo. George
w. Wickersham. and Charles f.
Hughes.
The vote Of the court on the
uliesffon was six to two. Justices
n uus 1ntfrMc3<>Ss1ptdsz <fizxenfed
on ~ ffeunds That tho court had
no jurisdiction. Justice Brandeis did
not sit in the case.
Opposition Case.
The contention of the opponents
Of the act was that by exempting
mortgages, stocks and bonds of the
Federal Farm Loan System from all
taxation. unfair discrimination was
practiced against the many individ-
uals of the country holding other
mortgages. The act was declared to
be class legislation. Attorneys for
the opponents, Frank Hagerman
and William Marshall Bullitt,
pointed out that the 3 per cent
bonds of the system had the same
tax exempt advantages as the first
81. per cent Liberty Bonds. Wealthy
persons. II was contended, can thus
avoid all income and supertaXes. so
that a farm loan bond in their
hands returns the equivalent of is
per cent per annum.
The act was the result of years
of propaganda by farmers. who in
sistc dthat they could. not borrow
money except for short terms and
at interest rates considerably
higher than business borrowers
paid.
Interest Rates.
Investigations revealed interest
rates as high as 25 per cent in rural
particularly in the
South, West and Northwest.
The farm loan system began on
Grafton March 81. 1917. Twelve fed
eral land banks, one for each re-
gional district, were organized that
year. In the following year Joint
Stock Land Banks, operating under
the act, were organized. In less
than four years the land banks
have loaned approximately $780,
600, the rate of interest being from
Ss to s per cent, on long terms
allowing annual payments of inter-
est and principal.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01

Representative Champ Clark,
OF Missouri, In not xpected to
live until dawn.- IL was nm
nounced mt 1880 o'clock this
morning by attending physi-
clans mt the vteran's suite I'm
Congress Hall.
Three physicians and the Con-
Eressmsn's family were Mt his
bedside.
Last evening Drs- Shoup, of
Washington and Barker, of Bal
timore, called third physI-
elan. into attendance, DIR.
Thomas A. Claydor. of WASH
ington. Ii WINS agred that the
former Speakers condition gave
little encouragement. A COM
plicafion of diseases fs the
cause of the illness.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01
CLARK
REPORTED DYING

At 1:s5o Champ Clark was re-
ported to be sinking rapidly and
IL was reported by his physi-
clans that "the end may he ex-
pected at any minute
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01

Grays0n Gets New Command.
!. Cary T. Gray son. President viii
sons physiciahf yesterday was de-
tailed to tbs command OF the Naval
Disn-rssy 4.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01

CONTINUED on PAGE Ylyn
The Washington herald., 1921-03-01

" Is the Hub OF The Country's 50
cizi vhiri and The Hersld's 50
ciety section tells daily what notsbies =
the social and diplomatic sets are doinf. !
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-08-15

sential features of n real home. Such
n building is the one shown here with
floor plans.
The exterior is very pleasing and
inviting, yet at the same time I'M
usual enough to please the most in
dividual tastes. Built Of frame it has
a steep sloping side gable roof with
broad dormers. The front porch ex-
tending the full width of the house is
set under the main roof and support
ed by four colonial columns which
gives the impression of the hospitable
mansions of colonial days There are
no porch rails, an unusual feature,
while the steps, five in number, are
built of brick laid on edge and thanked
by balustrades of the same material
and construction.
The front entrance carries out the
idea of colonial design suggested by
the front porch. 1t consists of a
door with two narrow side panels of
the type found so often in houses of
the purely colonial style. The win
dows are also of this same design,
double hung with small panes.
The lattice work for vines at the
base of the broad brick chimney, along
The front of the porch and on the front
dormer add picturesque touch to the
picture.
A reception hall opens off the front
entrance with stairs leading to the
floor above, and a handy closet at
.one end for street clothes. Through q
wide open doorway entrance is gained
to the large and comfortable living
room, Il feet 6 inches by 13 feet
inches. In the wall opposite the door
way is a large open brick fireplace
which has come to mean so much in
the modern home. Today 1t is a neces-
sary feature not only because of its
architectural beauty but because it is
intensely practical and a sure source
of comfort in the cold months. 1t has
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-08-15
Old Dispatch Boxes in Use.

Curious red dispatch boxes are used
Tor state documents passing between
ministers of the crown, says the Lon
don Morning Post. These are sell
uoIn sent out of London. Some of
the boxes still in active use date back
10 the reign of George the Third. and
there are others which conveyed Pal
merston's and Wellington's state pa
pers. There are three different sizes
Oh these remarkable boxes; the small
circulation box, generally used for
transmitting joint communication TO
the cabinet; the larger box, which
regularly passes from one department
~ another in the safe keeping of a
trusted official; and then the more
roomy box, familiar to those who
KNOW the house of parliament, where
IL Is to be seen on the table before a
minister who Is introducing a bill or
deIending an estimate.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-08-15
FRANE HOUSE Of
UNUSUAL DESIGN
Story and a Half Structure
Makes an Attractive Home,
HAS SIX COMFORTABLE ROOMS
Built Along Colonial Lines With All
the Features That Make That
Style Appealing to Those .
Seeking Comfort. Hf
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRD,

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
91esIlons and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject OF building. for the readers OF this
paper On account of his wide experience
as EDITOR, Author and Manufacturer he
Is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all Inquiries
to William A. Radford, No 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago. ILL.,. and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
There are many people who, despite
the conveniences afforded by modern
apartments, prefer a home of their
own, small but modern and pleasing
in appearance. They yearn for a yard
for the children to play in and a home
with room. free from the feeling of
crampiness that is so often found in
apartment buildings of the condensed
type.
For these people there is no better
type of home than the story-and-a-half
structure with living rooms downstairs
and bedrooms in the half-story above.
Set in wide lot, with plenty of room
for a lawn, garden patch and a garage
in the rear, this house affords the es-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-08-15
WOULD BREAK
DOWN AND CRY
Vermont Woman Was Mis-
cradle for Years, But Is
Now Wen and Happy

For the first time in two years / can
sit down and enjoy q hearty meal as [
know | won't suffer from indigestion
afterwards" said Mrs. Pomela Provost
% River street. Win0oski, VtsE9
80 many things disagreed with me that
/ got to where even the smell of cooking
nauseated me. 1 used to fierce myself to
eat, but even then ] ate just enough C.
keep body and soul together and still
suffered tortures from Indigestion, Ny
nerves were in wretched condition. too,
and | was restless day and night | was
so miserable and weak and worried that
often | used to break down and cry.
Il just feel that there are no words
good enough for me to say about Tanlac.
for it has made me a well and happy
woman. Every one of my old troubles
is gone and | eat, sleep. and feel better
than l have in years. I'm much stronger.
too. and my homework, that used to be
such burden to me, is now no trouble
at all. l ind0rse Tanlac from the bottom
of my heart"
Tanlac is sold in Bratt'eboro by the
Brattleboro Drug Co.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-08-15
LET OTHERS LOOK AND LONG
Small Grace Had Pre-empted Ali for
Which the Ordinary Woman Has
Any Real Desire.

The third grade teacher was having
the children tell what professions they
would follow when they grew up.
I'm going to be a preacher so that l
can tell little children how to be
good" announced Marian, with her
most sublime expression.
Ruth's ambition was akin to hers.
I'm going to be a doctor and keep
them WELL" she said.
Alice hoped TO get ahead of them
and stand higher in teachers favor,
so she said: And I'm going to be a
teacher and teach children everything
like you do, Miss NJ"
Miss Nj was delighted. She
turned to Grace, who was plainly de-
feated before she spoke. She seemed
to realize that all the desirable pro-
LESSONS had been chosen. She sighed
and then suddenly, as a bright
thought came into her mind, she said,
"Oh, Miss M, I'm going to be the
one who has all the children for the
others to work n."-Indianapolis
News.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-08-15

with closet for clothes, and all have
double exposure, plenty of window
space and ventilation, which is most
essential to healthful sleeping quar-
tiers.
This type of house can be heated
very efficiently by either a pipeless
furnace or warm air pipe system, as
there is plenty of circulation afforded
by wide open dOOrways.
The pretty plan has been made as
complete as possible by the addition Of
a twO-car garage in the rear built
along the same architectural lines as
the main structure, so as to harmonic
thoroughly with it. Both buildings
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-08-15
$500, OOO,O 900 BACK TAXES.
Government Hopes to Collect Them This
Year-Want More Districts.

WASHINGTON. Aug. II. - The
federal government expects to put in the
treasury this year about $500. 100000 in
delinquent taxes as result of a decision
to speed up collections
Revenue Commissioner Blair and Sec
rotary Mellon have determined upOn n
more extensive canvass of delinquents
who owe taxes running back over three
years. Back taxes for 1917, 1913 and
1919 are going into the treasury at the
rate of about S30,000.0O0 a month The
plan to hurry UP the collections is ex-
pected Immediately to increase this sum
Secretary Mellon again is expected to
urge ON congress favorable action on the
creation of ten additional revenue-cotlec-
ton districts
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-08-15

and three windows In the rear. On
derneath the large center window in
the rear is a buffet.
The kitchen completes the first floor
plan. Built along the popular small,
compact lines, it is large enough for
all the needslof the housewife and not
TOO large to cause extra work and
attention. A small pantry provides
plenty of storage place for foodstuffs,
etc. The equipment in the kitchen
includes range, ice box and sink.
The sleeping rooms have been placed
on the second floor. There are three
bedrooms and bathroom. The bed
rooms are Is feet by II feet, IS by
10 feet 6 inches, and II feet 6 inches
by Ii feet. Each room is provided