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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-28
ENDLESS DEBATE
ON MINIMUM WAGE
Dial Has Made Speech Against It
Wrong in Principle

Washington, Jan. 27.-The mini.
mum wage bill under which the gov.
ernment would pay all its employees
at least So per day, like many other
bills of moment, will not become
law prior to the death of the pres
ent congress, March 4. Nevertheless
senators have regarded it as of
enough Importance to warrant end
less debate.
1t is sponsored by Senator John
son of California. Principal speeches
against it have been made by Sena-
tor Smith of Georgia and Senator
Dial of South Carolina. The latter
has contended that whereas every
service should be adequately COM
pensated, payment should not be
made by head, but in accordance
with service rendered.
"It is wrong in principle" said
Senator Dial, "for congress to legis-
late compensation for the people. It
would be contrary to the production
of efficient service. If we pass the
bill, we say to every one in the Uni
ted States, "Unless your employer
is willing to pay you SO per day,
stop work." 1t would not be two
days before the news would be her
aided across the continent, and peo-
pie will say that congress has in
vited them to ask for greater pay.
And if they do not get it, they will
be dissatisfied. 1t is impossible for
us to legislate to meet changing con-
ditions. Twelve months ago we ap-
money to find employ
ment for the people, and six months
later we could not find the people
for available positions. Even in my
home town pay for ordinary labor,
such as plasterers and carpenters,
went to the upheard of figure of
like $1.35 per hour. A
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-28

short time ago, that same labor wa!
begging for employment at 81 pc,
day. 1t is unwise to legislate to meet
changing conditions.
"We have no right to pick out
pets and pay them salaries out OF
proportion to service rendered
These positions will be regarded as
soft snaps l believe in helping Ia
Dor to better it's condition. But the
term, living wage" never did ap-
peal to me. People do not work just
to live. They should be able to save
something. But when we pay ordi-
nary labor people who occupy chairs
and simply point to the next door,
more than we pay educated people
who take an interest in their work
then we do wrong. We encourage
dissatisfaction. We should adopt a
scale on the same basis for en-
ployment in private life. This bill
proposes to double, and perhaps to
treble, in case of government en-
ployees the compensation received
by people for similar work outside
of the government service"
Senator Dial then read a report
of the average wages paid in the
several states for work on the farm.
He continued: "It is proposed to
pay government employees who do
every little service, who sit indoors
and are not exposed to the elements
double the sum that men who work
on the farms receive. Mr.. President
we can not appreciate the feelings
of men who toll and who earn on
the average only $64.95 per month
as against the proposition to pay the
benefciaries of this bill nearly $10O'
per month"
Senator Dial inserted at this point
a statement prepared by D. R.
Coker of South Carolina, connected
with the federal reserve system,
which was printed in Commerce
and Finance" and which showed
that man, his wife and three chill
dren, tilling the soil in the South,
netter only $1.07 a day in addition
to "a few potatoes and cabbage"
In the course of the debate Sena-
tor Smith, of Georgia and Senator
Johnson of California engaged in a
controversy as to the pay
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-28

condent service of the senator from
Georgia. But it was so obvious that
it did not require suggestion"
~ am glad that he realized it was
obivous," said Senator Smith. 'I
feel sure that now I am rendering
a service, and the senator from
California is not"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-28

Uncle Joe Cannon has been nomi-
mated for a seat in the House twenty
five times, the longest service in
Congress on record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-28

One hundred thousand of the l.
250,000 deaths occurring in the Unit
ed States annually could easily be
prevented by the application of avail
able medical knowledge.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-28

A speciality in Jamaica country
houses is "pimento cordial" a
liquor made from the pimento ber-
ry.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15
CHAOTIC CONDITIONS ABROAD May
HALT FRAMING OF A Permanent
TARIFF BILL UNTIL later Date
Considerable Sentiment Is Developing at
Washington in Favor of Delaying the Mat
ter Until the Exchange Rate Situation in
Europe Becomes More Stable.
,BY THE AssOCIATED pRrss,

Washington, Jan. 14.-Threc
amendments We're tackled on the
Fordney emergency tariff bill By
the senate finance committee to-
day in its first days consideration
in executive session after the re-
cent public hearings of the meas
ure.
After the committee had voted,
ten to four, to open the bill to
amendments, Senators Calder, re-
publican, New York, and Jones.
democrat, New Mexico, got through
provisions which materially broad
ened the scope of the measure, and
Senator McCumber. republican, OF
North Dakota, obtained acceptance
of higher import duty on whea..
The McCumber amendment
would fix tariff on imported
wheat at forty cents bushel in
stead of the thirty cents carried by
the bill as it passed the house.
Senator Calder's amendment would
add dairy products to the list all
ready protected, establishing a
tariff of six cents a pound on but
ter and cheese and their substi-
tutes and two cents and five cents
a gallon on fresh milk and cream
respectively. Under the Jones
amendment, the import duty on
hides, carried in the Dingley tariff
law, would be restored as part of
the Fordhey measure fer the ten
months of it's life.
While the senate committee was
considering the emergency bill, in.
d.cations developed in The house
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15


The senate continued its rapid
strides forward when it's members
this morning passed senate joint
resolution No. 2, proposing an
amendment to the state constitu-
ton giving women the right to
vote. and also senate bill No. 2, the
legislative expense bill appropriat-
ing sS9,500 for per diem and mile
age of members of the two houses
and per diem of the assembly en-
ployes. The vote in both instances
was unanimous.
Would Repeal Income Tax.
Among the new bills in the SEN
ate were two to repeal existing
revenue measures urged by the
1919 assembly at the request of
Governor o. A. Larrazolo in the
hope that they world tighten the
burden of the state, Senator Quin-
tana proposed senate bill ) 10 re-
neal chapter of t2J of the session
laws of 1919. known MS the income
tax Jaw This law fas never been
operative ard is now before the
state supreme court for final deci-
sion.
Senators Mitchell and Zinn in
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15
PANAMA OBJECTS TO
SEIZURE OF GROUND
By The AssecIated pre.sl J.

Panarsa. Jan. 14.-Action by
United States officers in taking
possession of a. small tract of
ground east of Colon, on Bahia
de Las Minas, has resulted in the
dispatch to Washington of a for
NAL and energetic protest by the
Panaman government. On the
tract of ground involved is a bill,
which is said to be adapted for
works defending the eastern en-
trance of the Panama canal.
The note protests against 'the
act of force by which the United
States took possession of the land.
and was sent on January II to the
Panaman charge d'affaires in
Washington. who was instructed to
present it at the state department.
1t was signed by r. J, Alfaro. in
charge of foreign relations of the
republic.
1t is alleged the proceedings
were carried out in an undiplo-
matte manner. and fears are ex-
pressed that precedent which
may be dangerous may have been
established.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15

ways and means committee OF
sentiment among some members to
delay framing a new permanent
tariff until international conditions
become more stable.
In this connection, the sugges-
ton was made privately by several
members of the house committee
that a revival of either the Dingley
or the Payne-Aldrich laws should
be resorted to as stop-gap expe-
dent.
From questions propounded DUR
ing the day, the intimation was
given that some committee MEM
bers feel the present chaotic condi-
tions of exchange and low produce
tion costs abroad may make in
advisable the drafting of a scien-
nfic tariff law at this time.
Representative Longworth. re.
ublican, of Ohio, asked several
witnesses if the committee could
safely base the rates to be carried
in the revised law on the present
American production costs. He
also inquired if, in their opinion the
committee at this time could de
wise tariff schedules which would
operate effectively a few years
hence, considering the present in-
ternational exchange situation.
democratic members of the com
mittee were quick to reply and
Representative Garner, Texas, par
icularly accused the majority of
being ready to grant import rates
which would serve as an embargo.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15

The police and military. who are
still searching the place, are said
to have unearthed an extraordi-
nary collection of war materials,
including Lewis guns. and ammu-
milton for them. rifles, revolvers,
bombs and Irish republican army
uniforms; gelignite, gun cotton,
megaphones, periscopes, gas masks
and mail bags which had been
missing as q result of raids, and
also a large quantity of corre-
srondence which it is anticipated
will throw light on recent ambus-
cades and kidnapping.
Ihe young woman who played
such daring part. on the arrival
OF The police and military in at
tempting to save the Lewis guns,
was found to be wearing steel body
afmor and to be carrying several
lraded service revolvers according
t the police. She refused TO Civ.
the slightest information to the
authorities and with four other per-
sons is now in the Cork Jail.
These persons are said to have
rendered themselves liable on con-
viction to the death penalty. as the
area is under martial law, The
woman resides with her mother in
a cottage near the scene of the al
legged discovery of the war stores.
and the police in digging up the
cabbage patch in her garden are
declared to have found a consider
able amount of gelignite hidden
thpre
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15
u. S. BOXERS PICKED
BY ELIMINATION FOR
BOUTS WITH BRITISH
(By The Associated Press J

New York, Jan. 14.--J Ohm Court
wright, Third army corps heavy
weight, defeated Ray Townsend, Of
the Second corps in five rounds
yesterday, qualifying to meet the
English army champion in the in
.ternational army, navy and police
amateur boxing championship here
Monday.
Ben Davis, Choctaw Indian, light
heavyweight of the Third corps,
defeated Lafayette Printupp, also
of the Third corps, and will oppose
the English army light heavy
weight champion.
Ralph Ritchie. OF the Hampton
Poads naval station, defeated
jimmie Maher. of the Newport
News station. in the lightweight
eN ent, qualifying TO oppose the
English navy's foremost light
weight.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15

troduced senate bill IL to repeal
chapter 93 of the laws of 1919
known as the gasoline tax Jaw
This law has been held UP by liti.
cation since the time set for its op-
GRAFTON, but the a-cent excise tax
has been collected from buyers OF
gasoline while the case has been
in the courts Should s. B. 13 pass
Immediately, further collection OF
the tax would be stopped.
Proposes Blue Sky Law.
Senator O. l.. Phillips OF CoIfay
county proposed in s. B. 10 blue
sky law with Well-defined teeth.
His law is modelled after the KAN
sas laws with their recent amend
ments and is drastic in the ex-
treme. 1t is designed to prevent
unfairness, imposition or fraud in
the sale or disposition of "specula-
tive securities" These are securi-
ties which promise gain Or advan-
tage unusual in the ordinary course
of legitimate business or securities
for promoting the sale of which
a commission of rnoi'e than per
cent is offered or paid; Also securi-
ties into the specified par value
of which the elements Of chance
or hazard or speculative profit or
possible loss equals or predomi-
mates over the element of reasena-
BILE certainty, safety and invest
ment. Similar securities to which
the law applies are also clearly
outlined. ~
Permission Before Sale.
Under the terms of the law, the
state bank examiner is required to
examine all such speculative Sc
curities," giving statement ON
each case. The report of the bank
examiner then goes to the state
corporation commission which may
issue or refuse to issue a permit for
the sale of stock. An appeal from
the decision of the commission
may be perfected in any court of
competent jurisdiction within thir-
ty days. Fees are to be collected
which would probably make the
law self-sustaining. A special as
sistant to the bank examiner is to
be provided at salary of $4,000 a
year,
Senator p. M. Brickley intro
ltQoNtinped "a fAee 3No.l
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15

or sale Wnlle CHAIRMAN WadS-
worth expressed opposition to
what Is a very drastic reduction
of our military establishment"
Senator Dial, democrat of South
Carolina, asked if the number of
officers was affected and the
chairman responded that the "only
way to discharge officers is By
death or court-martial for dishon-
able conduct or bad debts
Several amendments regulating
the application of the reduction
| were adopted, the most important
| of which would require the war
department to maintain all services
on an equal basis, equal to So 1-2
per cent of the total strength in
each branch contemplated by exist
ing army reorganization statutes.
| Another would authorize the dis
charge of any enlisted man upon
his application, If approved by the
| secretary of war. Committee esti-
mates were given the senate that
! the present size of the army, about
213,000 men, would be reduced un-
der the resolution by enlistment
expiration to 100000 by next De-
cember. la
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15
Com muters, Suburbanites
and Plain Home Folks Join
in Paying Tribute to Intre-
pid Naval AeronautS.
MUSIC FURNISHED BY
THREE NOISY BANDS
Children Desert School, Bus.
mess Men Their Desks
and Housewives Their
Kitchens to Enter Parade.

Rockaway, N. Y, Jan. ID.
All the commuters, the
suburbanites and the plain
home folks VINO made up
this community, turned out
in the cold and rain today
to welcome the three naval
balloonists whose expert
ences in air, amid frozen
| forests, on dog sleds and
snow shoes have thrilled a
continent, since they sailed
away from here a month
ago yesterday.
School children deserted
their text books, business
men their desks and house
wives their kitchens - and
all of them ignored precau-
tions against pneumonia
| to see Lieutenants Kloor,
Farrell and Hinton.
Slosh Through Mud.
Three noisy bands scattered joy
| full tunes among the millions o.
raindrops that drenched LONG
! parade which followed the balloon.
lists from the railroad to the all
station, six miles away. Miniature
gas bags floated everywhere, auto
mobile horns screeched to TIL.
world the frenzied fun of here
worshipping, and men, women and
children sloshed through inches oI
water and mud to make q memor-
able holiday.
The three officers rode through
the downpour and forty mile
wind in an open automobile, cheer
ed every inch of the way with the
fervor crowds give to returning
war victors. Behind them rode
the wives of Lieutenants Farrell
and Hinton and the fiancee of Lieu
tenant kloor. They had met the
balloonists before they reached
New York city and shared with
them the short celebration in the
metropolis which preceded the
triumphant return to the Rocka-
way naval air station.
After entering the naval air sta
tion Lieutenant Kloor gave out an
interview
This hero stuff is all bunk" he
said
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15

Others who urged quick action
on relief legislation were William
J. Hobbs, vice president of the
Boston & Maine; M. l.. Bell. gen
eral counsel for the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific. and 7. Dewitt
Cyler and Alfred P. Thorn, chair
man and general counsel. respect
lively, of the Association of Railway
Executives. Chairman Clark of
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sicn, also advocated amendment of
the transportation act to permit
partial settlement of the railroad
claims.
Mr.. Willard declared that the
Baltimore & Ohio "has practically
stopped purchasing supplies be-
cause its officials don't see how
they will he able 70 pay for them"
The company at present. he added,
is not even earning interest on it's
investment.
Mr.. Rea said the earnings of the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15

CiOulu DeHdtOt f'USldH IAN III
his endeavor to bring about recon
sideration, the resolution will go to
the house.
Chairman WadsWorth of the mil
itary affairs committee, did not
ask for roll call on the resolu-
tion, because the senate a few min
utes before, by vote Of "a to %,
adopted a motion of Senator Len
root, republican of Wisconsin, fix
ing the army's maximum limit at
10000, thereby rejecting the COM
mittee's proposal to make the fig
ure 5000.
This vote was taken although
General Pershing and Secretary
Baker, at an executive session, with
the military affairs committee just
before the convening of the senate
objected to any serious cut in the
size of the army. General Pershina
suggested 100000 as the minimum
limit.
Senator New republican, of In
diana, member of the military
saffairs committee, who introduced
I the original reduction resolution
declared that he did not consider
the 10000 limit either expedient
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15

congregation will be known
as B'nas Israel, and that the
members will observe strictly
the old Mosaic laws. 1t is the
intention of the members of
B'nai Israel to practice genuine
Judaism and the Hebraic
language will be taught to
children in the schools of the
church. Membership will be
open to all those who want to
follow the old customs.
While the membership is at
present only seventeen, 1t was
explained that each family will
contribute $40 a month toward
the expenses of the congrega-
ton. A meeting place has not
yet been obtained, but it is ex-
pected that this will be ar
ranged next week.
There will be a reception
for Rabbi Freed this afternoon
at which the women of the
congregation will be present.
Sunday afternoon the men of
the congregation will meet him
at the home of Louis Myers.
The new rabbi was accompan-
led here by his wife and five
children, He comes from
Fort Dodge, Iowa,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15
ORTHODOX JEWS OF DUKE CITY
TO PRACTICE Old MOSAIC LAWS:
SCH0CHET ARRIVES FOR DUTIES

Jewish families of Albuquer-
que, comprising seventeen
members, have established an
orthodox congregation, it was
announced last night by Hy-
man Livingston following the
arrival of the Rev. Isodor M.
Freed, who will be rabbi and
schochet of the congregation.
The 'scochet' Is the term
applied to the one who kills
and prepares the meat for the
members of the congregation.
This is commonly referred to
as KOSHER" About five years
ago, there was schochet in
Albuquerque, but he left after
a few months.
The successful termination
of the plans, which have been
in progress for some time past,
is the achievement of an eff
fort that was made many times
in the past but which until now
had failed of success. 1t was
heretofore impossible to get
enough members to insure the
maintenance OF the congrega-
tlon and carry on the work OF
the congregation, Mr.. Living
ston stated,
II waa stated that the new
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15
ARMENIANS ARE
DYING FOR LACK
OF FOOD, FUEL
(By The Associated Press, ,

New York, Jan. 14.-More
than 100000 Armenian refu-
gees between Kars and Alex
andropol are dying because of
lack of food and fuel, and an
archy stalks among them,
stated latest advices from Ar
menia by way of Paris, re-
ceived here today by the near
east relief.
Cessation of all transporta-
tion. coupled with a severe
winter, adds to the appalling
situation, it was asserted by M.
Ahronian, president of the Ar
menian delegation to the peace
conference, in forwarding from
France Armenian messages
dated January Z. Famine
threatens unless steps are
taken Immediately to continue
American shipments Of provis-
ions, he said,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15
tBY THE sssOSTATF,s peEss,

Washington, Jan. 14.-lncreased rates granted the
railways have failed to yield anticipated revenues and
many roads in precarious financial condition. in
instances without funds to purchase supplies,
group of railway executives declared today before the
house commerce commission
Urging amendment of the transportation act to en-
able the carriers to obtain partial settlements for losses
government control ended the delegation which included
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio and
Samuel Rea, head of the Pennsylvania, told the commit
tee that relief must be granted Immediately if the trans
poraton system of the country is to function effectively
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15
VOTE IS 0vERWHELN LNaINGLY FOR A
REDUCTION, DESPITE PERsHING's
AND BAKERS Views TO CONTRARY
Senator Phelan Serves Notice on the Vice
President That He Will Ask for Recon
sideration, If He Fails, the Resolution Will
Then Go to the House for Action.
10y rHE ASSOCIATED pRrss,

washington, JAM 14-By decisive majority the
senate late today voted in favor of reducing the regular
army to 10000 men. 1t adopted amendment to the
resolution proposing to stop recruiting until the army
cut to 000 proposal by Senator Lenroot republican,
Wisconsin, that the permanent figure be 100000
Senator Phelan democrat California after the adj
journment of the senate notified Vice President Marshall
that he would ask the senate tomorrow for reconsd
Grafton of the voe the ground that the senate had not
Pershng and Secretary of War Baker to the reduction
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15
ANOTHER CONSPIRACY
UNEARTHED IN EGYPT
tRy The Assoclated Pressl

London. Jan. 14.-The authori-
ties in Egypt are said to have dis
covered another conspiracy similar
to that of the Avengers society,"
an alleged anti-British society. un-
Fcovered last fall says an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Cairo,
dated Wednesday.
In October last twenty-five men,
bers of the organization were con-
victed of conspiracy by court.
Numerous assnssinations and at
tempted murders were credited to
the society.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-15

roads since they were granted
higher rates had not been as great
as anticipated, while Mr.. Thorn ex-
planned that there had been an ap-
preciable slump in traffic, result
irg. he added, in a considerable de-
CT ease in revenue.
The situation was characterized
by Mr.. Hobbs as exceedingly
acute" The Boston & Maine, he
added, sis at its wits end as to how
1t will meet it's obligations and get
supplies
The railroads. the executives
contended. have been unable to file
final, complete statements of their
losses with the Interstate Com
meree Commission as required, in
order to obtain payment of the
amount dH6 them because many
claims against the carriers have
not been filed and they are unable
to determine inst what their cons
p)ete losses will be.