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The Washington herald., 1921-01-28

presentation Of the matter and fact,
treaty that may be presented. Their
which the committee itself has Of
the workings OF the Root-TEkihzrs
and LEnsinE-lshli agreements has
brought about the decision TO viEor-
ously oppose the conclusions OF any
more so-cAlled diplomatic subter-
fuges TO avoid the necessity Of
treaty.
Consequently the committee is
anxious not only that II shall have
fun knowledge OF the suggestions
that have been made TO the State
Department as the result OF neEo-
tiations between the two SmbsssE-
dcrs, but also that whatever this
government may wish 70 DO a.
consequence OF the negotiations
shall be submitted to the Senate in
the form OF a treaty for full and
formal ratification.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-28
Would SuUe Mileage
Of Vote MESSENGERS

Quadrennial races OF messengers
bearing the electoral votes Of their
States to see which one can reach
the Capitol first will be run no more
II a bill introduced in the House
yesterday by Representative Sum-
ntrs, Democrat. OF Texas. is passed.
Summers also proposes that the
law requiring the Secretary of State
to publish the returns in the news
papers be done away with. BY this
action, he declares. $2.5OO would pc
saved. in addition to the 25 cents
mile paid electoral messengers.
Under the proposed plan. the cleo
tors would meet in their respective
States on the second Monday in De-
Cemoer, instead of the second Mon
day in January, following the cleo
tion. The returns then would be
mailed to Washington.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-28
Hunters Warned Duck
Season Ends SuRdau

Sportsmen of the United States
lift not your l2 or 2o-gauges against
wild duck, geese. coots, ssllinules
or Wilson snipe tJaoksnipe) after
next Sunday. Under the Federal
law prescribing seasons for migra-
tory game birds, the open season
on these species enLs on that date.
Furthermore. the possession OF car
cssses OF wild ducks, geese, and
other migratory game birds in cold
storage plants after February 10
renders the owners subject to
prosecution.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-28
Many Taxpayers Delinquent.

UPPER MARLBORO, Nd. Jan. 81
What is believed to be the larg-
est list Of taxpayers in Prince
Georges County who have ever been
advertised for nonpsyment have
been given formal notice that Un-
less they pay before March I next
the property upon which taxes re-
main, unpaid will be sold st public
auction in front Of the courthouse
in Upper Marlboro on the date men
toned.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-28
Plan to Protest Gas Boost

EVANSVILLE, Md, Jan. a.
Mayor T. Hammond Welsh has is
sued a statement in which he urges
every consumer of Hyattsville to
attend the hearing to be held Feb
ruary l in Mount Rainier when the
Maryland Public Service Commis-
sion will hear protests from citi-
Gems of Mount Rainier. Riverdale
and Hyattsville regarding the re-
Gently increased rates of the Hy-
sttsviIle Gas and Electric Company.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-28
Corn and Pig Club a Success,

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. Jan. 81.
The corn and pig club Of King
George County, under County Agent
L. NJ. Walker. jr.. made a net profit
Of t4.l23.2o during the year 1920:
adding prizes won to this makes
their profits s4.4Ss.70. The club won
s3sS.oo on corn and pigs exhibited
at four fairs.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-28
Incendiary Fires
StOeep BmLey District

DANNILLE, Ky, Jan. 27.-A wave
OF inCendiary tobacco barn fires in
the hurley district is causing alarm
among growers. Twenty thousand
pounds of tobacco stored by K. p,
Woodbridge and Devine Brothers in
the barn of Fox Caldwell. two miles
from here, was destroyed in a FIRE
during the night. This is one OF a
number reported during the last
few weeks
The Washington herald., 1921-01-28
Sails for Paris to Study Art,

FREDERICkSBUR Va. Jan. 81.
Misses Fannie and Madge Taylor.
daughters Of the late J. Arthur Tay-
lor. of this city. sailed from New
York a few days ago for Paris.
France. Miss Fannie Taylor. who
is an artist. will study under Paris
ian teachers for several months, and
hcr sister will stay with her until
they return to the United States,
The Washington herald., 1921-01-28
Well-Known Farmer Buried.

ROCKVILLE, Jan. 27.-The fu-
neral Of James A. Boyd Maughlin.
well-known farmer and dairyman.
who died at his home AZ Boyds this
county, aged IS years. following a
long Illness. took place this morn
ing from the family residence, the
services being conducted by Rev.
o. A. Gillingham. pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church at Neelesvine.
Burial was in the cemetery at Boyds
The Washington herald., 1921-01-28
To Form Hose COMPANY.

BRENTWOOD. Md, Jan. GA
meeting has been called for next
Tuesday night in Firemen's Hall for
the purpose OF organizing a hose
company TO be composed OF younger
men of the community.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-28
Committees,

Interstatc and Foreign Commerce
railroad valuation act
amendments.
ton tariffs.
AEriculturaI-Continued hearings
on forestry bill.
Observation-Disclosures rivers
and hnrbOrs appropriation bill.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20

Supreme Court Passes on Cases oil
Centratia Murder Defendants.

Olympia, ash.-The state supreme
court here on April II handed down
decision uphOlding the conviction of
seven alleged 1. w. w. members. con
victed of second-degree murder in
connection with the Centraia Armis
tice day massacre, and refusing ia
grant the men new trial.
The decision will result in trans
ferring the convicted men from the
county Jail at MontesanO. Wash.
where they were convicted, to the
state penitentiary, to begin serving
their sentences of from twenty-five to
forty years.
Britt Smith, O. c. Bland. Ray
Becker, James McInerney. Eugene
Barnett, Bert Bland and John Lamb
were the men convicted of killing War
rem o. Grimm, who was shot to death
on the streets of Centralia along with
Dale Hubbard, Ben Cassagandra and
Arthur McElfresh, on Armistice day
in 1919.
John Davis and Ole Hanson, also
charged with the murders, have never
been apprehended.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
BRAND REPLIES IN
CONC|L|ATORY TONE
FRANCE WILL ACCEPT THE
VIEWS OF UNITED STATES
ON MANUFACTURES.
Makes Reply to Secretary Hughes
Note in Amicable Terms, Answer
Being Construed as Squaring
With American Attitude.

WashingtOn.-The French reply to
Secretary Hughes notes on mandates,
the only one so far received from any
of the four great powers addressed,
was made public simultaneously Thurs
day in Washington and Paris. 1t is III
the form of letter from Permier BIZ
and to Ambassador Wallace and is of IA
preliminary nature. NJ. BRAND stating
full response could not be made 'un-
til after an understanding has been
reached between the governments OF
the four interested powers at the next
meeting of the supreme council"
Administration officers said the re-
ply was agreeable to the United States,
and while not an absolute commit
ment, was cOuched in diplomatic
language tantamount to recognition
of the principle laid down by Mr..
Hughes.
The French premier deals with the
Japanese mandate over zap, but does
not advert specifically to the American
claim to equal rights with the Other
principal allied and associated powers
in disposition of the former German
overseas possessions.
AS to zap, Nj. BRAND says that
"when this question comes before the
supreme council, the representatives
Of France will breach the exam ma
ton thereof with the greatest desire to
find solution which VIII give every
satisfaction to the United States"
He reminds Ambassador Wallace
that France has already done all in
its power to lend its aid to the Ameri-
can government in this matter" and
refers to a previous expression by
France of the hope that the cOntrO-
versy may be satisfactorily settled by
conversations between the American
and Japanese governments.
Reference also is made to an I'M
published French note to the United
States on zap, in which France con-
firms that at meetings of the supreme
council before that of May Z, 1919,
when a mandate for the northern Pa
cific islands was awarded Japan, res
ervations regarding zap We're made
by President Wilson and by Secretary
Lansing.
That note says that the reserva-
tons were made in the presence of
Baron Maxine of Japan, who had not
objected that the question raised
should be placed in discussion, and
that .Tanan WAS cOpniZant of tho
American reservations.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
MANY PROBLEMS
FOR EXTRA SESSION
LONG PROGRAM OF BUSINESS
FACES MEMBERS OF THE
SIXTY-SEVENTH.
Taxes, Tariff, Foreign Affairs and
Domestic Problems to Be Con.
sidcred During Special Ses-
sion Of Congress.

Washngton.-With the Republicans
islative branches of the government
for the first time in Il decade, the
siXty-seventh congress will, during the
special session, embark upon pro-
gram of reconstruction involving prob
lens greater than those of the war.
The program of legislation to be
considered includes the following:
An agricultural emergency tariff
bill practically identical with that
vetoed by Ex-President Wilson.
An anti-dumping bill to prevent for
eign manufacturers from flooding
American markets with goods at prices
below fair value in the exporting coun-
try.
A bill basing duties ON the Amer
lean instead Of the foreign valuation
of imports, designed to eliminate ex-
change difficulties and afford in
creased protection under present rates.
A permanent tariff bill for protec-
ton Of American producers as we'll as
for increased revenue.
Revision of direct taxation and re-
peal of the excess profits tax.
Army and navy appropriation bills,
which failed in the last congress, in
vOlving national defense policies and
the question of reduction of naval
ornaments.
The soldiers bonus and soldiers
relief generally, including adequate
disqualification for disabled service
men.
Repassage of the bill for percentage
restriction of immigration, pocket
vetoed by EX-President Wilson.
Establishment of the budget sys-
EX-President Wilson.
Action on the presidents proposals
for. termination of the state of war
with Germany, Austria and Hungary.
The Colombia treaty, on which the
senate is to vote on it's eighth legis-
lative day.
Reapportionment of congressional
representation.
Further railroad investigation and
possibly legislation. =
Reorganization of the government
departments and Reconsideration of
government employees.
Maternity and infancy bill, pro-
viding federal nursing aid to the
states.
In the opening preliminaries on Mon
day the overwhelming Republican ma
jorities of twenty-five in the senate
and about 40 in the house, worked
with precision. Speaker Gillett was
reelected. 29S to 100, with Represen-
tative Kitchen, North Carolina, Demo
cratic floor leader, his perfunctOry OPP
pOnent.
The emergency tariff bill was intro
duced, and is to be the houses first
business.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
FIVE MEET DEATH
IN TEXAS TORNADO
TOWN PRACTICALLY WIPED OUT,
ONLY ONE BUSINESS BUILD
ING BEING LEFT STANDING.
Fire Followed Visitation of Terrific
Gale, Completing Work Of De-
struction.--Chiidren Have
Narrow Escape.

Mckinney Texas. Five persons
were killed and from twenty-five to
fifty others injured, some probably
fatally, when tornado swept down
on Melissa, six miles north Of here,
on Wednesday. Fire followed in the
debris, and virtually the entire bust
ness district and the east side Of the
town were destroyed.
The tornado unrOOfed Il school build
ing, In which about $40 children were
at classes, also caving in the east
walls, but due to the foresight of the
teachers, who marshalled their charges
into the basement, none of the chill
dren were hurt.
Tracks of the Houston and Texas
Central railroad and the electric in
terurban railway were torn up for IL
half mile. A string of freight cars
on the railroad was blown off, injur-
ing several trainmen.
The tornado originated near Frank
lin, six miles west of Melissa, swept
eastward, destroying farm buildings
along the way, then missed the west
side of Melissa, only to sweep down
from the east.
The Walden hotel, which faced
south, was hurled around and left fac
ing west. No one in the hotel was
hurt.
A child was killed in itc mothers
arms by flying piece of scantling.
The mother was uninjured.
In the business district only one
building, the bank, was left standing,
and about twenty-five structures,
mostly brick buildings, were destroyed.
All residences in the east portion were
blown down.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
BEAOY TO
MARCH ON BERLIN
WILL FORCE PREPARATION PAY
MENT, EITHER ALONE OR IN
COMMON WITH ALLIES.
Believed That Berlin Government Is
Well Aware That There Remains
No Room for Procrastination
After End of Month.

Paris.-It is no longer doubted in
circles here considered to have the
best information that France will,
either alone or in common with the
allies, take radical action against Ger
many if satisfactory assurance regard
ing the payment of Preparations are not
forthcoming by May /.
What form the action will take is
only matter for surmise, but semi
official opinion is that it will be such
as to impress the German people as
they have not been impressed since
the arWistice.
The occupation of the Ruhr valley
and the entire industrial region of
Westphalia is advocated by some.
Others are convinced that the French
army should this time go to Berlin, in
order to make sure, they argue, of fin
ishing a task which they hold would
be achieved much more cheaply in the
end by this method than through the
successive application of lesser pen
alties.
1t Is thought in official circles here
that the Berlin government is well
aware that there remains no room for
prOcrastinatiOn after the end of this
month. Hence, after failing to interest
the United States in her case, as the
French interpret the outcome of the
recent correspondence between Ber-
lin and Washington, Germany is I'M
derstOOd to have made tentative eff
fort to draw Switzerland into the rep
arations question as a mediator. 1t
is understood Czecho-Slovakia is dis
posed to join in the application Of eco
nomic penalties against Germany, and
even to contribute to military meas
ureS if desired.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
RAIL AGREEMENT IS
TO Be ADVOCATED
THE RAILROAD LABOR BOARD
ISSUES ORDERS EFFECTIVE
ON JULY FIRST.
Decision Affects All Employees Elk.
cept Those IN Train Service Who
Are Under Separate Agree.
ments With Railroads.

Chicago. agreements de.
filming working conditions for en-
ployees on all American railroads un-
der the federal railroad adninistra-
ton on Thursday were ordered abro-
gated, effective July /, by the rail-
road labor board.
The board called Oh the officers and
system organizations of employees of
each railroad to select representatives
ITO confer and to decide" as much of
the rules controversy as possible.
"Such conferences shall begin at the
earliest possible date" the decision
said.
While the decision did not specific
ally say so. members Of the board said
that all disputes as to rules and work.
ing conditions automatically were re-
ferred back to individual conferences
between each individual road and its
employees. This method of procedure
had been sought by the railroads,
whereas the labor side had favored a
national conference between represen-
tatives Of all roads and all unions.
The decision affects all railroad en-
ployees except those in train service,
who are under separate agreements
between the railroads and the four
big brOtherhoOds.
In connection with the conference
negotiations, the board laid down set
Of sixteen principles which are to serve
as foundation for any rules which
may be agreed to. The present general
rules hearing before the labor board, in
progress since January 10, will con-
tinue until both sides have completed
their testimony. following which the
board will prOmulgate such rules as
1t determines just and reasonable as
soon after July l as is reasonably pos
sible and will make them effective as
of July l."
The sixteen principles outlined by
the board were drawn up by Henry Il.
Hunt Of the public group and upheld
the right Of the employees to organize
for lawful purposes, the right of en-
ployees to negotiate through their own
representatives, the right of seniority
and the principle of the eight-hour day.
1t was specified that "eight hours
work must be given for eight hours
pay" Espionage should not be prac-
ticed by either side, the decision said,
and employees representatives should
have the right to make an agreement
applying to all employees in the craft
or class Of the representatives.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
NO GENERAL AMNESTY NOW
Such 10 Information Given. the Sup.
porters Of Debs.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. toward gen.
eral amnesty for prisoners convicted
under the wartime espionage laws is
not contemplated until after state
of peace has been declared, and the
government will continue its policy of
considering each case on it's merits,
President Harding and Attorney Gen
eral Daugherty told delegations urg-
ing the release of Eugene V. Debs and
others held under such convictions.
Delegations also called on Vice Presi-
dent Coolidge and Speaker Gillett and
consideration and that the admins
tration would deal justly with the
matter.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Gems Hidden In Chewing Gum.

Topeka. Kans.--Concealed In wads
of chewing gum, ten diamonds, valued
mt more than $1,000. We're removed
from their hiding place behind lock
on an inside door of his home by
Virgil Helm, former Rock Island night
baggageman, who Is under arrest,
charged with completely in the recent
$4,000 jewelry robbery here.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
BIG SEIZURE OF LIQUOR.
Raids Being Made Upon Private Apart.
ments in Gotham.

New York.-The invasion of private
apartments began Wednesday. when a
new burst of activity on the part OF
the police brought to GOO the total of
prisoners taken since the enforce
ment of the new state liquor laws be-
gan week ago.
The captured stocks include 300
barrels of whisky, 10000 bottles of
liquor, about 800 jugs and DENT johns
and four taXicabs and two touring
cars.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Sun Vat Sens Election Not Popular

Rehabilitation of Sun Vat Sen.
former president of the Chinese re-
public, as president of the govern
ment of South China, is apparently
not receiving popular support. even in
some of the southern provinces. Gov
eminent advices declare that decided
opposition to him has developed in the
provinces of Kwangsi, Yunnan and
Human.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Smith
Of Idaho has introduced a bill to give
preference right Of employment Oh
construction work on United States
reclamation projects and preference
right Of entry for six months on pub,
lie lands when thrown open to settle
ment. to honorably discharged soldiers.
sailors and marines.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Fraud in Cuban Elections.

New York.-Charges that fraud was
practiced in the recent bye-elections
in Cuba have been presented to Sec
rotary of State Hughes and the Lib
eral party is content to abide by the
state departments decisions, even
should they be adverse to their claims,
General Jose Miguel Gomez, defeated
Liberalist candidate for president, said
in a statement made public here Mon
day
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Refuse to Make War Material.

Westinghouse world agreement of
metal workers to prevent war by re-
fusing to manufacture munitions is
urged in letter by William II. John
ston, president of the International
Association of MachiniSts to the Fed
GRAFTON of Metal Workers at Rerne.
Switzerland In announcing the ac-
ton, Mr.. Johnston declined to make
public the text of the letter.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
willing to Foruet.

Tour speeches We're listened TO with
close attention"
lhi' what worries me-" renlied
senator Sorghum. ANY number of
people are liable to remember ,ho.e
speeches and quote them wha, .n
al" Nous Gus TO talk about something else"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Not His Job

A Yorkshire man, who was very haw-
iessed' entered tailorshop for pair
of trousers.
lie selected the cloth, and the tailor
proceeded to measure him.
"hen he passed the tape down the
DOW of the leg the man tonpna him
on the arm and said:
o"u on, mate! Thee mak' EN-
straight. Anil bend EN- ,-pears,,.s
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
One Of Noted TrinIe&s nise

Fond Du Lac. Mich.-Sidney Win
decker, u, one of the "Windecker trip
let's" who for seventy-five years cele-
DRAFTED their joint birthday, is dead.
The only survivor of the trio is Mrs.
Sedate Pier of Wausau, Wis.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Soviet Bars Americans.

New Yorkshire soviet government
has issued an order prohibiting any
one from the United States from cross
ing the borders of Russia after April
20, according to a cable message made
public here Monday.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Colby Endorses LEAGUE.

New York.-Organized peace and a
league of justice will heal the worlds
Affections, Bainbridge Colby. former
secretary of state, told more than 1000
guests Saturday night at the annual
Jefferson day dinner.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Plan to Fight Crop Pests.

Regina, Sask. - Appointment Of
permanent organization to he known as
the northwest international committee
on crop pests was announced, after
a meeting of entonOlOgists from the
dominion and the United States.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Iowa Bank Closed.

Sioux City. Towa.-The First Ma
tional bank of Marcus, Iowa, closed
its doors Thursday. Inability to real
lie on loans is given as the cause.
The directors asked Il federal examiner
to take charge of It's affairs.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Wouldn't Stick to Confession

Buffalo, N. Y.-Roy Harris was
freed from custody on Monday after
he had signed declaration stating
his confession of completely in the
murder of Joseph B. Elwell in New
York last June was false.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Armed Men Attack Cork Prison.

London.-Armed men attacked the
eastern wing of the prison in the city
of Cork Wednesday night and were re-
pulsed only after bitter fighting, sew
eral being injured, says a Central
News dispatch from the city.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Beginning at How.

Inns paper says that millions Of
Europe" ""'e' III
"n, that reminds me! forgot RI
ieed tido his chop, and he must hs
Just starved."-Life.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
For EXAMPLE

n""e'-Aren't the profs around
here theoretical?
Nu'-i IL say so. Professor Newitz
starts out every morning with "Nnrr
.rn suppose You had Il hol,ar."-
California Pelican.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Murderer of Woman Released.

Berlin.-Dr. Karl Hau. sentenced to
death at Karlsruhe in 1907 for the muir
der of his motherin-law, Frau Molitor,
and whose sentence later was commut-
ed to life Imprisonment, has been noti-
fled he will be released April 1, 1925.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
Eleven Injured in Crash.

Quincy, H., April 13.-Eleven pas
sengers were injured, seven seriously,
when three coaches on eastbound pas
senger train No. 6 on the Quincy,
Omaha & Kansas City railroad plunged
down q twenty-foot embankment.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-04-20
WOULD REPEAL DRY ACT

Of Liquor Traffic.
Washington.-Repeal of the Volstead
prohibition enforcement act is pro-
posed. In Il bill introduced on Thurs
day by Representative Hill, Republi-
can. Maryland. The effect of repeal,
he sadd In a statement, would be to
leave the enforcement of the nine
teenth amendment to the concurrent
power Of the states. He declared he
was for "real law enforcement" but
not for "farcical evasion"