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The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
CUMMINS-ESCH
Law UNDER FIRE

The first case to test the consti-
tutionality Of the Cummins- Esch
law and the validity. Of the State
rate decisions by the Interststs
Commerce Commission hereunder
was argued in the United States
Supreme Court yesterday. The State
of Wisconsin appeared as contest
ant. Joined as friends Of the court
are Iofty,two other States whose
intra-State railroad rates have been
affected by the commissions rur-
ings.
N. B. olbrich. special counsel for
the State OF Wisconsin. opened the
argument and took the position
that tina only question involved was
whether the Interstate Commerce
Commission under the trsnsporta-
ton act Of 1890 was given authority
10 raise intrs-sate rates to the
level Of interstate tariffs for the
sole reason that the former were
toNeL 49, ~
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
BENSON RECEIVES
GO AHEAD SIGNAL
FROM PRESIDENT
Told to Assert Full Au-
thority in Paying Ship
Board Creditors.

Informed that the Temporarily
unorganized state" of the United
States Shipping Board was proving
embarrassing to the extent Of
blocking payments of several mil
lion dollars by the board to its
creditors, President Harding yes
terday sent a letter to Admiral
Benson, chairman of the board. Ito
function as though the board were
fully organized and assert your
full authority under the law"
Disbursements which should be
made were being held up because
of the uncertainty of whether any
official of the organization had the
authority to approve expenditures.
Admiral Benson after receiving
the letter, announced he would ex-
ercise full authority as directed by
the President, but that he would
do nothing that might embarrass
the incoming board.
Speculation as to whether Presi-
dent Harding would name Admiral
Benson as a member of the new
Shipping Board followed the receipt
of the letter.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
BANDITS SHOOT
yEWELER IN STORE

NEW YORK. March lls-Abrsham
Harris. a jeweler. was found shot
to death in his store here today.
His hands were tied. The police an
nounced a tray Of Jewels was taken.
The value Of them Is not known.
II was said they might be worth ss
much as $4,000.
The 1eweler had been tied 20 q
chair in the back room Of the store
He had broken loose and managed
to IRE one shot at the bandits who
were looting his safe, whereupcn
1t is supposed that they shot and
killed him. --s go -
Several persons saw two men
coming out Of the store. The shots
had not been heard and the crime,
was not discovered until two nee
groes. who were attracted by the
continuous barking Of a dog. en-
tered the store The negroes inn
medistely notified a policeman. The
negroes told Of seeing two men
come out Of the store about an hour
before the crime was discovered
Their story was verified by seversl
cthss IN The vicinity Of the sesnas,
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
America Again Made Field
OF Germany Propagandists
Simonds Declares Teuton's Last Hope Lies in
Causing Trouble With Britain.
BY FRANK H. sIMoNDs.

IL President Harding's message
has failed to give any European
country or group of nations that
assurance which 1t looked for. h
is not less patent that Americans
can estimate one consequence of re-
cent events in Europe without diff
ficulty.
The German maneuver to sepa-
rate France and Great Britain. the
maneuver which. in "a very large
measure. has comprehended German
policy for the past two years. hav-
ing sisnally failed at london. the
sirgle hope that remains to the
Germans Of avoiding the conse-
quences Of war and defeat must
be found in the United States.
Events at London have disclosed
the restored solidarity of the Anglo
French entente.
Stands Sauarely with France.
The very absurdity of German
proposals, the insolence which pre-
ceded them in the German domestic
campaign. and the stupidity with
which they were presented at Lon
don have deprived the German OF
the chance of exploiting the British
desire to get back to business, tc
preserve and expand the continental
markets. Whatever Lloyd Georg.
may desire. Germany has given him
no choice and he has been obliget
to stand squarely with the French
For the present, then. Germany
has suffered a tremendous defeat
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
Wilson's Driue
ByWhiteHouse;
ObserveThr
E1-President and Wife
Sh01 Interest in Many
Groups of Visitors.

President WssareE
Wilson and Mrs. Wilson drove
by the Waite House yesterday
in Executive avenue which
bounds the once side OF the
mansion grounds.
Both the former President and
Mrs. wfnon appeared TO be
much interested In the changed
appearance Of things. with all
gates 10 the grounds open, hun
dreds Of persons were In the
yard. In contrast to the lonely
appearance Of the place until
last . auEuration day.
In frant of the executive Of
Aces were large groups Of wish
tors, once seekers, newspaper
men and photographer, 30 in
terested I'm what was going ON
In the new administration that
almost no one noticed the for
nser President passing by.
The wilson's were riding In the
car purchased from the govern
ment, the cnr which had been
their favorite during the last
years of MIR. Wilson's adminis-
tratfon.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
Three Americans
Adrift in Smack
Saved in Mid Sea

Rescue of three Americans,
Richard Lee, James Ferguson. and
Ira simmons. all residents Of Miami,
Fla, after six days of near starva-
ton adrift in the Atlantic in a hsh-
ing boat. was announced yesterday
in a dispatch to the State Depart
ment from Corunna. Spain, where
the Dutch liner landed them March
3.
The announcement which told of
the recovery of the American fisher
men since they were, picked up in
mfd-Atlantic by the liner bound for
Spain read as follows:
Richard Lee, James Ferguson,
and Ira Simmons. of Miami. Fla.
adrift in a damaged fishing motor
boat for six days. were rescued in
a starving condition on February Is
at a point seventy miles east of
Jupiter lighthouse, of the Florida
coast. by the Dutch liner Zeelandia
and were landed in good condition
at Corunna, Spain. March ..
The American consulate at CO.
runna will assist these Americans
hy arranging for their Transports
tion homeward, via Cuba. on the
steamer Black Arrow leaving CO.
runna March Is"
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
SENATORS OPPOSE
ESCH And MARVIN
FOR HIGH OFFICES
Harding Appointments
Hit First Snag in Move
:, ToBbck Names.
Photo by Underwood and Under~cod.

President Harding's appointments
struck their FIRST snag in the Senate
yesterday. There Is every indica-
tion. however. that the Senate In
the end will defer to the White
House wishes
Mr.. Harding sent in the nomins-
ton of John ]. Esch. former Rep
resentative from Wisconsin. to be
member Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, succeeding Rob-
ert Woolley. Mr.. Esch was one OF
the authors of the Esch-Cummins
railroad act Senator Ia Toilette.
of Wisconsin, who regards the Escn-
Cummins law as indefensible.
promptly objected to Mr.. Esch's con-
hrmation. The nomination was re-
ferred to the Interstate Commerce
Committee and prospects are that
il will be confirmed today, unless
Senator La Toilette nIibusters.
Marvin Opposed.
Another nomination which met
objection was that of Thomas o.
Marvin, of Massachusetts, to be q
member of the Tariff Commission.
Senator walsh. of Montana, Demo-
crat. objected to Mr.. Marvin's nomi-
nation because, he said. Marvin is
the highest Of the high protection
lists.
President Harding reappointed
Mark w. Potter, of New York, To
be a member Of the Interstate Com.
merce Commission, and William
Culbertson. OF Kansas. to be a men,
Der OF the Tariff Commission.
I Rear Admiral e. r. Stitt was re-
nominated to be Surgeon General
Of the navy and Capt. Charles Is
McVey, jr., was named as. chief OF
the Bureau Of Ordnance of the navy
with the rank of rear admiral.
9 Desring Named.
Fred Morris Dearing. Of Missouri
was nominated to be Assistant Sec
retary Of State, and his nomination
was confirmed by the Senate yes.
terday; William H Joyce, of 10,
Angeles, was renominated as .
member Of the Federal Farm Losr
Board. and Chaplain Thomas Axtoi
was named to be chief Of the chap
lains of the army with the rsnt
of colonel.
Col. z. Lester Jones. of Virginia
was nominated to succeed himself
as director Of the Coast and Geo
detic Survey, and his nomination
wss confirmed by the Senate yes
tefday.
Three brigadiers general in th'
Marine Corps were nominated tc
their present rank. They wer'
Gems Smedley ID. Butler, Logar
Feland and Harry Lee.
DR.. Crjssinger, Of Marion, Ohio
appointed Thursday by Presiden
Harding to be Comptroller Of tht
Currency, was confirmed yesterday
by the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
WEEKSFAVORS'
STANDING ARMY.
15,OOO STRONG
War Secretary Suggests
Re-enactment of Bill
Wilson Vetoed.
PROMOTION LIST
SENT TO HARDING
Announcements Proposed
By Baker, But Held Up,
Again Get Approval. :

Secretary of War Weeks has de-
clared himself in favor of stand
ing army of 175,000 to be main
tained "at the present time" In an
interview yesterday he went on
record in favor of such an army and
insisted that such strength will be
possible with re-passage Of the Re-
publican army bill that was vetoed
by President Wilson.
II am in favor of an army of
H5,000 at this time. but consider
that an army of average strength
of 175.o0o is possible under the bill
which failed in the last session." he
said. II think that will resubmit
that bill in the interest of saving
time, as both Houses already have
approved it."
Sends Promotions List.
Secretary Weeks also sent to
President Harding for recommenda-
ton to Congress the identical list
of army promotions which Secre-
tary Baker sent through President
Wilson emily to have It held up IN
the Senate. The promotions on the
list embody all ranks below that of
captain.
II know that there have been pro-
tests of injustice" said the secre-
tary. mo possible scheme of pro-
81 ~
out some complaints, but no one
can change this without the law
being changed"
But the claim has been made
that members of Congress did not
understand no wthis system would
result in officers of lower grade
ranking higher officers merely be-
cause of longer service. II only for
a day." 1t was suggested.
Cannot Ignore Law.
well. 1 cannot help that. for II
is the law now."- answered the see-'
retary.
The. general complaint has been
that some $500 captains in the re-
serve who wo ntheir-grade through
examination will be ranked by lieu
tenants because of the latter hav-
ing served few days longer. In
this way a second lieutenant might
be eligible TO promotion to a ma
jority while his superior officer, h
captain, would stand still. There Is
already a mandamus proceeding
pending in the District courts to
test out the law.
Mekellar Chief 0bjeetor.
so long sas II is the law there
is nothing for me to do but carry
1t out, and no one except Senator
McKel1ar appears to find that the
law is anything but what Congress
intended that it should be-" said
Secretary Weeks.
Senator McKellar, of Tennessee,
offered the objection which prevent
ed ASTON in the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
SERIES BY sIMoNDs

Frank II. simends noted au--
thority ON international affairs.
has been engaged to write for
pubiicatfon In The washington
Herald n series of articles inter-
preting world events. especially
N they may affect America and
the new national administratfon.
The hrst Of these hrficles appears,
In this number. and subsequent
instailmenfs Of the series will be
pubiished at frequent intervals
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
BRITISH ARMY
ESTIMATES SLUMP

LONDON. March 1.-THE new
army estimates which were present.
ed In Parliament this afternoon call
for 1os,s15.ooo. which is a net re-
duction from last year Of f5s. s.435, 900.
The forces In Mesopotamia and Pal
estine call for f2s,4ss.ooo. to main
tain $1,000 men,
The maximum strength of the
army this year will be 34I, 900,
against $4,000 last year. and 1t is
hoped to reduce the army by the end
of the year to 235.o0o.
(copyrirht le2l.)
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
FRITZ Schef Granted
DiD0rce; Charge, Cruelty

WATERBURY, Conn. March IL
Fritzi Scheff. light opera singer. in
private life Mrs. George Anderson.
was granted a divorce in Superior
Court here today. She charges in
tolerable cruelty.
MY husband was a charming
companion\ and q loving husband
when he was SOBER" Miss Scheff
testified.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
Former Finance Minister
Says Harding Inspires
Faith Abroad.
TELLS OF vIvIANI'S
MISSION TO NATION
Asserts u. S. Cannot AL
low Victory to Crush
Sister Republic.
Ipecial Cable to rhs wsshingten Herald
and Chicago Trihuns.)
By HENRY WALES.


PARIS. March Louis Klotz'
u as minister of finance in the
q .nenceau cabinet. was the prin-
= n author of the reparations
IN 8 in the Versailles treaty. and
NJ Is now a deputy. in an ex-
eiu.iye statement regarding Franco
American relations under the new
asministration declared that the
fInited states would never allow
France to succumb to the weigh.
NJ her victory and that France had
the greatest confidence in the new
President.
Faith I'm Harding.
France greets with the greatest
confidence President Harding's ad-
ven, to power" declared NJ. klotz.
-France knows the leaders of the
great democracy are animated oy
the noblest sentiments towards the
French democracy and that tney
have not forgotten the secular
brotherhood whfch lnoiSso'
unites the two nations.
~President Harding will De ie-
Ultimately concerned over the pest
possible way for assuring the IN
deuendence and prosperity OF the
limited states, but he will also De
concerned over the fate of all Eu-
rome. which is terribly torn owing
10 the 1919 catastrophe. We ieei
that he will be particularly con-
cerned as to the fate Of France,
which was So long a battieneid ana
where SO many valiant Americans
tell in the cause Of Justice.
weizht Of Victory.
- .If FRANCE succumbed under the
weirht Of her victory II would be 2
siirbt~ injustice. IL France SUFFERED
-Vreveiy public ORDER would be trcu-
NED ali over the world. II FnRnce
ma NO security for peace she wouio
he compromised tomorrow. Inc
limited States and the President VIII
NOT tolerate such a danger.
.AII indications concerning Presi-
ANT Harding allow him to be con-
sidared as a man of high tntelli-
gence. perfect loyalty. and France
Alightened friend. President Hard
ine's political encourage animate
the same sentiments
"M. viviani will soon bear a sa-
lutte from a sister republic to Presi-
dent Harding. His eloquent accents
will soon fall on friendly ears ana
the sentiments of profound affection
which he will express on behaif OF
France will be reciprocated oy
President Harding, who personines
authoritativcly the greatest free
people on earth.
(cepyright. is2i.)
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
u. 8. Observers at Spalato.

MILAN, March 11.-Admiral An
drews. of the American navy, and a
United States army officer. were
present as observers at a conference
OF Italian and Jugo-Slav delegates
at Spalato recently to discuss the
imminent evacuation Of Dalmatia by
the Italian troops.
Copyright, 1917
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12

ME WASHINGTON HERALD is gratihed to announce that
two wordknow journalists have been added to its staff
They are Frank H. Smonds and Mark Sullivan. Mr. ST..
onds BY virtue Of his wide and intimate with men
and affairs of international Importance coupled with clear vision
will in Washington exclusively The Herald several
times week including Sunday
Mr. Sullivan for Americas best and most
widely read political His insight politics. national
and international remarkable and his nciive enabled
him interpret political affairs accurately and readably
articles will exclusively The Herald week
including Sunday us sfsssz s y s.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
Says U. s. Fails Friends,
In RepWafi0ps Crisis
Especial cabls 10 rhs Wsshinrtsn Herald
and Chicago Tnbuns.)

ana chiesse ribsss.5
SYDNEY. n. s. w. March H.
The Sydney Evening News in COM
menting on the Inactivity of the
American troops on the Rhine said:
Pity for fallen foe is an ad-
mfrsb1e quality. but II need not ex-
clude sympathy for friends who
fought shoulder to shoulder. Amer.
lea declined the proposal for the
cancellation of war debts. While
insisting that the allies pay their
debts. America refuses to insist that
Germany pay hers"
tospyzisht. issl.)
The Washington herald., 1921-03-12
Next InevitasIe STEP.

Once more. then. as IL 1914 and
1915. we are in for a terrific do
mestic campaign. conducted on be-
half of foreign nation and with
the deliberate purpose to. embroiI us
with our recent associates in the
world war. without rel gard to Ameri-
can interests and even at the frank
sacrifice Of these interests.
This is the next step after Lon
don. and II IL inevitable.
(Copyright, 1921. by the Mcclure Newsp.per
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-26
AGGIES WILL ADVERTISE
Giant * That Will Shine at Night
To Be Built at Manhattan.

Manhattan, Kan, April "a huge
letter *" sixty feet high and fifty
five feet base will be erected on Pros
pect Hill as a State Agricultural COL
lege advertisement, if plans now on
foot are carried out.
The location of the insignia will be
in plain view from both the Rock
Island and Union Pacific tracks as
well as from highways. The letter
will be of reinforced concrete and will
be constructed by students under the
supervision of the engineering depart
ment.
A paint company has offered to fur
nIsh enough luminous paint to cover
the big *"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-26
Is YEARS AGO IN Topeka
From the Columns OF
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
April a6, 1896.


The contest Saturday evening between
the Philomathean and Athenaeum societies
of the high school resulted in victory for
the Philomatheans. The Athenaeum won
in the debates and in tho grafton; the es-
say markings were tied. while the decla ma
ton went to the Philomatheans on account
of an exceedingly high marking by one of
the judges The judges were R. B. WEIGH,
Judge J. B. Furry and the Rev. A. B. Wy
man.
The Rev. s. B. Anderson is something of
a sportsman He visited Bradford on his
farm last week and bagged four wild ducks
and nine ployers-
The announcement of the engagement of
Miss Eleanor Wilson and Judge J. B. Fur
~ is made. Miss Wilson is the daughter
of Mrs. J. c. Wilson and the late ]. c.
Wilson and Judge Furry is a prominent
attorney.
DR.. and Mrs. P. I MuIvane are expected
daily TO visit DR.. and Mrs c. J. Mulvane-
DIR. and Mrs. z. I. MuIvane are their
way home from Arizona.
Mrs. ". Fl. Newton of Fort Madison. Iowa,
is the guest of her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
g. W. Hogeboom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-26
IRISH AUTHORIZES Is DEAD.
Lady Gilbert Was known to World of
Iiterature as Rosa Mulholland.,'

Dublin, April 26.-Lady Gilbert,
known to the world of literature as
Rosa Mulholland" is dead. according
to announcemen here. She was one
Of the best known Of the modern
writers of fiction, her works including
"Hester's history" "A Fair Emigrant,' .
tBanshee Castle THE Squire's
Granddaughter" Fair Moreen'' and
The Daughter in Possession" She also
wrote one volume of poems under the
title of Spirit and Dust
Lady Gilbert was born in Belfast
being the second daughter of Joseph
Stevenson Mulholland She was mar
ried in 1891 to Sir John T. Gilbert,
who died in 1898
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-26
ODD FELLOWS TO CELEBRATE
Parsons to Entertain $500 at 1O2nd
Anniversary of oder.

Parsons. kan, April 26.-The 1929
anniversary of the founding of the In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows is
being celebrated here today at the an
nuaI convention of the Verdigris VAL
ley Anniversary association of the 1.
o. o. F. Lodge officials expected the
attendance to run around $500.
The association embraces seven
counties in the southeast part, of the
state in which are more than 100 local
lodges The lola delegation will come
in a special train 1t will put on the
encampment work, while the Erie
delegat will put on the subordinate
work. and Oswego and Chanute. the
Rebekah degree ritual
A feature of the days program is a
parade at l o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-26
HOLD K. OF C. CONVENTION
Over 1000 Delegates Expected at
Pittsburg May 4 and ..

Pittsburgh, Kan. April 26.-Delega-
tons from all parts of Kansas and
from southwestern Missouri and
northeastern Oklahoma are expected
to gather here 1000 strong for the
annual state convention of the knights
of Columbus. May 1 and 2 The open
ing event will be a procession of the
knights, proceeding from the K of c.
hall to the St Mary's church for 9
o'clock mass The convention mass
sermon Will be delivered by the Rev.
Frank s. McCardie of Webb City. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-26
TO FORM DE MOLAY CHAPTER
Organization Will Be Perfected al
Masonic Temple Tonight.

The ORGANIZATION Of the Topeka
chapter of De Molay will be perfected
at the Masonic temple at IT'S o'clock
tonight. De Molay is composed of
boys between the ages of 16 and 81
years. who are the sons of Master
Masons.
The initiation of the charter mem
bers into the order will occur next
month when degree team from Kan
sas City will come to Topeka to put
on the work. The local chapter will
be called the Round Table chapter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-26
COUNCIL QUIT GRACEFULLY.
SaIina City Fathers Had Clerk Write
New Commission Friendly Letter.

Salfna. Kan, April 26.-When the
old counciImanic form of government
of this city, which was succeeded re-
Gently by the new city commission. the
councilnen retired gracefully.
Their final action was to instruct
the city clerk to write a letter to the
three commissioners assuring them of
the best wishes and hearty co-opera-
ton of the retiring officials. F. s.
Dyar of the commission was elected
mayor without opposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-26

A business session at IL a. m and
lunch at Il will be followed by the
exemplification work at 1 p. m under
the direction Of State Deputy P. T.
Downs.
Sunday evening a banquet will be
served at o'clock. Sessions will be
in order turnout Monday. concluding
with the annual ball at $40 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-26

a whole lots like that of 1T Pays to Ad-
yertise"
For those who like their movies done
sumptuously and who want a lot of fine
clothes, the opening scenes of this picture
Will be a treat Never saw so many fine
clothes and pretty women all mixed up
before in n long long time.
, 1921-10-15
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION.

Tho City Sanitation Company
was Incorporated in the Office Of the
Secretary Of State, Cheyenne, wyo-
ming, October s, 1921, at 9 o'clock
a. m. The object of said corpora
ton is:
To engage in the business gem
orally of carrying, hauling, trans
porting and disposing. of garbage,
miscellaneous refuse and rubbish;
and to manage, maintain, operate
and conduct n garbage, miscellan-
eous refuse, and rubbish disposal
plant.
To engage in the general busi-
ness of City Sanitation by way Of
hauling, carrying, transporting or
otherwise moving, transporting or
disposing of garbage, miscellaneous
rubbish and refuse.
To engage in the conduct, oper-
ate, manage or maintain such other
business as shall be necessary or in
cidental to the successful carrying
out of the principle object and pur-
pose of said corporation.
The capital stock of said corpo-
ration is Twenty-Five Thousand
Dollars t$25,000) divided into
Twenty-Five Thousand (25,000)
SnaIeb OF par vhlue OF One Dollar
(S1) each and when issued fully
paid and worcestershire, the term
of existence of said corporation Is
fifty (5o) years. The affairs Of
said corporation will be managed by
three directors who shall be stock
holders Of said corporation and the
directors Of said corporation for
the first year IRE: ]. B. Boyer, s.
E. Boyer and G. Z. Geiger. Tbs
principle business Of the Company
shall be carried on at Casper, Ma
trona County, Wyoming, and the
principle Office Of said corporation
shall be 431 East Railroad Avenue,
and the name of the agent in charge
thereof Is G. E. Geiger.
CITY SANITATION COMPANY,
By s. E. Boyer. Secretary.
Publish Oct. 8. ls. 20. 1871.