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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1921-02-11

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drafted his first inaugural address be-
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Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
Frazier Accuses Allen
of Dist0rting the Truth
ON II. p. l.. War Record

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 15.-Governor
L. J. Frazier in statement Saturday
night charged that Governor Allen Of
Kansas, in his attacks on the Non
partisan league, "has departed widely
from the truth"
my attention has just been called
to an attack made on A. @. Townley.
president and the Nonpartisan league
by Governor Allen,' said the state
ment.
'.Mr. Allen leaves the field of opinion
and pretends, at least, to state facts,
when he declares that Mr.. Townley
and his tribe fought every war drive,
opposed the sale of Liberty bonds.
refused contributions to the Red
Cross, discouraged the selective serv-
ice law and voluntary enlstments, and
so on"
The Nonpartisans were in control
of the North Dakota government dur
ing the war, the statement said, add
ing;
Liberty bond, third by 100 per cent
and the second by the highest per cent
of any state. The Red Cross allot-
ment was oversubscribed 2SS per cent
standing seventh Of all states. The
~. NJ. G. A. allotment was doubled.
Far from opposing the selective draft
the per- capita cost Of inducing men
was lower Xan in any other state but
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
SHORT SELLING
RAPED AGAIN
President Of Northwest
COOPERATIVE League
Sends House Brief.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Opposition to
"short selling" and every form of purely
speculative future trading" was voiced
in brief from John NJ Anderson, pres
ident Of the Northwest Cooperative
League of st. Paul, which was read be-
fore the house agricultural committee
by Representative Young, Republican,
North Dakota. This organization,
which was said to represent $1,000
stockholders and 100000 customers. all
farmers of North Dakota, Minnesota,
Wisconsin and Montana, declared that
hedging" ought to be preserved IF it
can be separated from the riot of gamb-
ling transactions now carried on in all
grain exchanges"
The house committee is considering
bills to regulate the exchanges.
eff future trade has in it all the
merits claimed, Representative Dickson,
Republican, Iowa, declared, "the prac-
tice should become universal among the
producers and the farmer should hedge
his grain before he plants his crop"
He asked for legislation which would
prohibit "short selling" barring future
sales for longer period than 80 days,
permitting speculative sales to continue
for 30 days and the regulation of price
statistics and all information respecting
factors affecting the crops by govern
ment control.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16

one, and in one county not mar
was drafted, the quota being filled b,
volunteers.
I'm Attorney General Palmer's
red raids not an arrest was made ir
North Dakota. This state was one OF
the few to protest absent voters, by
moratorium and was the first tc
pass a soldiers bonus law and its fig
ure OF go a month is the highest
bonus in the nation.''
The governor denied that the Non.
partisan league is arousing Class
antagonism."
Our only fight is against the small
parasitic class which, through the con-
troll of agricultural markets, finances
and railroads have cut the farmers
prices in half, denied the farmers
credit and increased railroad rates 3:j
per cent
MIR. Allen intimates that North Da-
keta had been ruined financially by
the Nonpartisan league Census bureau,
reports for the year ending June 80,
1919 show an average rate of levy on
the estimated true value of property
in North Dakota of $1O7 and in Kan
sas Of $1.O6. OF II northwestern
states, North Dakota is second only
to Iowa in the rate Of levy and much
the lowest per capita. North Dakota
1920 state tax levy is lower than the
1919 tax"
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
TRAGEDY FOLLOWS
TRAGEDY IN DUBLIN
SINCE CHRISTMAS
Atmosphere Described as Similar to That in Cork
Before Conflagration; Crown and Sim
Fein Casualties About Equal

Dublin, Jan. 15.-The period of COM
parative quiet which began in Dublin
at Christmas proved short lived. Dur
ing the last week there was a contin-
uous succession of tragedies in which
crown forces and persons identified
with the Sim Fein movement appeared
to have suffered about equally.
The atmosphere now is similar to
that in Cork before martial law was
declared The people are becoming
afraid to venture out owing to the ia
talities among innocent civilians. The
city is alive with rumors.
Daylight Ambuscades.
According to one report ambuscades
against crown forces, which have been
staged chiefly after the curfew hour,
will take place at daylight. regardless
Of the risk Of such attacks to pedes-
trians, to force an extension Of the
martial law.
That martial law will be instituted
generally is credited. The belief pre-
walls that it will be put into effect in
the next few days and be accompanied
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16

met sheet have been criticized which
seemed to strengthen their position
with Mr.. Harding Mr.. Wallace, the
Iowa editor, has been assailed with
particular bitterness, but u much Of
the assault could be traced directly
back to the big Chicago packers and
the allied packing interests it naturally
was discounted. Mr.. Wallace has
been strengthened that he has become
one of the absolute certainties Of the
"abinet.
Among other things, he represents
the progressive wing Of the party and
Mr.. Harding has been particularly anx-
ious to have such q man In the cab
met circle.
Mayor Bin Protests.
The recent visit Of A. W. Mellon,
prominent Pittsburgh banker, to Mar
ion, gave rise to the report thAt ho
was under consideration to the treas
ury portfolio, but inquiries develop,
that this was not the case. Mr.. Dawes
for some time has been the choice Of
Senator Harding and the recent pro-
test against his appointment BY Mayor
Big Bilf' Thompson Of Chicago had
no effect whatever. It 10 true enough
that Mr.. Harding is under no political
or personal obligations to Mr.. Dawes,
but he has a high regard for Mr..
Dawes ability as a banker and busi-
ness man. Mr.. Dawes served ON Gen.
eral Pershing's staff in France and
prior to the Chicago convention whom
Pershing was mentioned as q probable
nominee.
Mr.. Weeks has not escaped criti-
cism, but Mr.. Harding let his critics
know rather plainly recently that moth.
ing they could say would keep Mr..
Weeks out of the cabinet.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
Weeks Portfolio Dubious.

Weeks Portfolio Dubious.
Some of these which appeared doubt
full, but after giving full consideration
to various criticisms which have reach
ed him, the president-elect has deter
mined to go ahead and name his Off
cial family according to his own de-
sires. Mr.. Harding has not decided
just where he will place Mr.. Weeks.
He has been considered especially fit
ted for the navy portfolio, being a
graduate of Annapolis, but some of his
friends are urging him as head of the
war department.
1t will be noted that the slate as an
nounced above includes no selections
for secretary of the interior, secretary
of labor. secretary Of commerce and
leaves in doubt either the army or
navy portfolio. The truth of the mat
ter is that Mr. Harding may leave
these posts in allegiance until just be-
fore his Inauguration. He may want
to make some changes or shifts at
the last moment and the four vacant
chairs will permit him considerable
liberty Of action.
Union Man Succeeds Hoover.
It can be stated with virtually COM
plete authority that Herbert Hoover
definitely has been dropped from fur
ther cabinet consideration. Mr.. Hard
ing has found considerable opposition
to MIR. Hoover among his senatorial
friends. The former food administra-
tor has been under consideration for
secretary of labor. but Mr.. Harding
has decided at last to give this post
to union labor man, following in this
respect the course of President Wilson.
In reaching this decision, Mr.. Hard
ing is going against the advice Of some
what might be called the capitalistic
class who believe the time has come
TO put labor in its place" Senator
Harding within the past week. how
ever, has shown his regard for labor
by personally joining and taking out
a card in the typographical union. 1t
was quite generally thought during the
campaign that Mr.. Harding already
was q member Of the union, but this
was erroneous.
Senator Harding believes that in
stead Of trying to tear labor down it
is imperative at this time that the
hands of the conservative union Lead
ers be strengthened for the ever-im-
pending clash with the radicals OF the
bolshevist or I. w. w. type. Senator
Harding has been told of the destruc-
tive forces that even now are attempt
ing to bore from within" the various
unions and of the vigilant fight of the
conservatives against the more ire
sponsible elements. So Mr.. Harding
has felt it far more important to hold
organized labor together at this time
than to advise to the contrary.
Hert Follows Hoover.
While the stock of A. I. Hert, of
recently took rise in cabi-
net consideration, it is learned now
that like Mr.. Hoover, his name is not
to be included in the official list. Mr..
Hert's friends have been very active
in his behalf, but in the class of what
might be called purely political ap-
pointments and Weeks had prior
claims to those of Mr.. Hert.
Two or three men on the final cab ,
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
VIEWS SOUGHT
ON DEBT CANAL
TOLLS, TARIFF
Policies of Incoming
Administration Behind
Geddes Trip, Belief.
Will Acquaint George
With Public Opinion
on Irish, Disarmament.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Re-
called to London for the an
aounced purpose of consulting
with Premier Lloyd George and
Earl Curzon, secretary of state
for foreign affairs, Sir Auck-
land Geddes, British ambas-
sador, quietly slipped away
Friday night and sailed Satur-
day from New York for Eng
land. He was accompanied only
by H. V. Tenant, his private
secretary. The embassy state
ment is that according to pre-
sent intention, the ambassador
will return next month.
Seek Home Advice,
1t is understood there are several
subjects to receive earnest discussion
in London and it is said to be regarded
as essential that Sir Auckland be given
the benefit of the fullest understanding
of the views of the home officials be-
fore he undertakes to establish formal
communications with the incoming ad-
ministration here. Some matters re-
eeiving close attention by the British
authorities, it is understood, probably
will be made the subject of express in
structions from the foreign office in
London.
Among these is the project to free
american ships in the Panama canal
from tolls. The British government
had believed this matter finally disposed
OF early III the Wilson administration.
but now that the Republican party plat
form and the utterances of President
elect Harding have indicated a purpose
TO renew the effort to secure such priv
ileges for American ships, it is regard
ed as possible that the British govern
ment will feel called upon to protest
any such invasion of what it has
regarded as pledged treaty rights.
Tariff Hits Canada.
The emergency tariff bill, especially
IN ITS possible effect on Canada, It is
understood also will be among the sub
Jects taken up, as well as the probably
attitude of the Harding administration
toward tue postponed termination of
score of commercial treaties.
another subject for negotiation is
the retunding or conversion of the Brit
lsh war debt to America. Lord Chal-
mers who was about to come to Wash
lngton to arrange this with the treasury
has postponed his visit in
view of Ambassador Geddes' absence.
Finally, it is believed that the Brit
lsh premier wishes to acquaint himself
with the exact state of public opinion
IN America regarding the naval propa-
ganda and the Irish question.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
Starvation Stalks
IS Million in China
Says Returned Pastor

New York, Jan. l5.-Famine in
China will claim more lives in the
next six months than were lost in all
the armies during the world war, un-
less other nations come to the rescue
on tremendous scale, 1t was pre-
dicted Saturday by Rev. w. A. Math-
er, Presbyterian minister, on his re-
turn from China.
More than 100000 persons face
Immediate starvation, he said, "and
45,O00,000 others are affected in the
famine zone of 100000 square miles.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
RENT, SUNDR|ES.
.FUEL,FURN|TU TURE
RISE SLIGHTLY
Merchandise Dealers
Expect Further De-
cline During 1921.
Average Drop in Living
Expenses Since 1914,
Peak, SO Per Cent.

New York, Jan. 15.-The
cost Of living decreased Sc per
cent from July to November,
and the decline was brought
about by drops in the average
prices of important food and
clothing articles so great as to
offset concurrent increases in
other items, the National in
dustrial conference board re-
ported Saturday. The report
said:
Rent increases continued to appear,
but were less sensational and for the
first time in many months decreases
] were reported.
The largest advances noted were in
Sacramento, California and .Belling-
ham, Wn.. where the rise was some
where between 81 and 40 per cent.
'The average cost of all sundries
rose slightly between July and No
yember. Rate increases were allowed
traction companies in important CEN
ters such at Portland, Ore, and small
Ter places. Virtually no decreases in
narfares were reported. Newspapers
advanced prices Church organization
budgets were increased. Notable in
the cases were reported in the cost Of
furniture, house furnishings and sup
plies"
The four months decrease left the
cost of living higher than in July,
1914, by the following percentages.
Clothing Still High
Clothing 1913; fuel and light 100:
food 90; sundr:es 90; shelter &c.
The board let ray of hope shine
on it's assertions by stating that mer-
chandise dealers seemed to expect
further price drop early in 1921
The decline Of SO per cent in ]iv-
ing expenses from last July. said ky
the board to be the peak of high prices,
to November followed n steady rise
which began in 1914. it was explained,
except for 3 per cent drop in the four
months period Immediately after the
armistice.
.The average price Of food dropped
nearly u per cent" the report sad,
''but the average price Of potatoes
dropped 63 per cent and sugar 81 per
cent"
The drop IN clothing prices was over
IA per cent, but average prices Of many
items fell more. Cotton yard goods
dropped 26 to 40 per cent. Hosiery,
lmen's shirt, Women's blouses, muslin
underwear and mems coats fell 20 to
25 per cent Shoes, mems and wom-
ems suits and women's coats, under
wear and hats decreased less than 20
per cent.
"Other items increased. but not
enough to offset the decline in food
and clothing According to figures fur
nished by 151 coal dealers in 80 cities.
the average price of coal continued
to advance in every city except New
York"
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
OmmuniSt
and Socialist
FOrcesCrOSS
Result: Riot
Schism Among Italian
Radicals Is Forecast;
Delegates Stage Nu-
merous Fist Fights.

Leghorn, Italy, Jan. 10
(By The Associated Press) -
Communism and socialism
matched forces Saturday at the
italian socialist convention.
Tumultous scenes were enacted
during the uproar, fist fights
among delegates were numer-
GUS. To observers there seemed
to be no doubt that there would
be fought out in this congress
the issue of bolshevism.
President Bombacci opened the con
socialist party in fighting against
Our work will remain a glorious
heritage to ALL" he SAID.
German Martyrs
He then mentioned DR.. Karl Niecht
and Rosa Luxembourg, German social
lists who were killed in Berlin in 1919,
and whom he characterized as martyrs.
At the mention of their names there
was pandemonium Communists cried:
"Hurrah for communism which an
tagonized the socialists and there. a
battle ensued, in words. Some Of the
delegates stood on the benches, ges-
ticulating and shouting until they were
exhausted.
1t is anticipated there will be
vote on the question Of adherence to
the Internationale next Monday.
Schism Forecast
Today's events seemingly forecast a
schism among the Italian socialists.
A rule has been made in the congress
that representatives of other nations
may sit at the sessions but that only
the communists among them may ad
dress the congress. Accordingly this
afternoon the German communist, Paul
Levy, who was a partner of the late
Kari Liebknecht. made an address,
but Wilhelm Dittmann. former vice
president of the German reichstag,
was not permitted to do so. Dittmann's
name was received with cat calls.
THE good of party is not always
in union" Herr Levy said. ''There
different elements cannot 30 forward
together. 1t is as Liebknecht said:
when there are two parties there is
no unity. We look for the German
communist party to carry the German
proletariat 70 victory
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
Dixon Wants judges
to Double Up, Save
Money in jefferson

Helena, Jan. 15-Governor Joseph
NJ. Dixon announced Saturday that he
Is of the opinion that the state legisla-
ture should include the county of JET
ferson in the first judicial district which
includes oaly Lewis and Clark county
at present.
The governor said he would not ap-
point successor to Judge w. A. Clark
of Virginia City, who died several days
ago. and who together with Judge
Smith Of Dillon, presided over the ju-
dicial district which includes Madison.
Beaverhead and Jefferson counties.
Governor Dixon says the state should
save the salary of one judge by attach
ing Jefferson to this district and in that
event Judge Smith of Dillon could at
tend to the business in Madison, and
Beaverhead counties alone.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16

by the changing of the curfew hour
from 10 to s p. m.
The military authorities were never
more active in the streets than now
there is not only a marked increase in
the number of raids on houses, but
persons walking in the streets are un-
dergoing in increased numbers the or
deal of sudden challenge and search.
Notwithstanding the renewed peace
talk appearing in the English press, the
Irish people seem to have abandoned
hope of an early settlement.
De Valera Very Busy.
Eamonn De Valera is said to have
spent busy week comforting with his
assistants and attending at least one
cabinet meeting. 1t is said that the
Republican government will continue to
function without interruption.
Regarding De Valera's delayed man
ifesto, it is said that it may not be is
sued until the end of next week 1t is
understood that it will contain a review
of the situation as De Valera found it
and perhaps deal with the result of the
attempts to bring about peace negotia-
tions.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
Meeting
at State College
Ended; pa Attend

Bozeman. Jan. 15.-The second
young mems vocational conference.
held at the Montana State college jan
uary 10 to Is. closed SATURDAY.. Two
hundred and forty-four representative
from the various high schools and in
stitutions of the state were present.
Th;rty-one specialists representing
the different professions and vocations
addressed the young men. The closing
Hibbard aof the university Of Wiscon-
sin. President N. G. Hoff Of st. Charles
college and Bishop III. f. Faber, Epis-
copal bishop of Montana.
1t was the largest assemblage of its
kind ever held in the northwest.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
Important Food and CLOTHING Articles Decline Per Cent Report
British Enu0u Sails for Important Conference With Premier
WORLD TURNS TO BUSINESS
AS CIVILIZATIONS BULWARK
SAYS STANDARD OIL HEAD

New York. Jan. 15-The world is turning to business as
the real buwark of civilization and the force which
start the wheels of progress full speed again. A. C.
Bedford chairman Of the board of directors of the Standard
Oil Co. of New jersey declared address Saturday before
the Brooklyn chamber of commerce.
The supreme problem Of the world he said 'is how to
obtain maximum efficiency in production and distribution
materials and goods of which the world is in such need
could solve the problem the wheels Of industry through
out the world would hum before. The immnence
of starvation and death would be lifted from the lives of
millions of people and civilization would forward with
stability and confidence"
Mr. Bedford said that he had absolute confidence of
better business conditions now that the bubbles of initiation
and false prosperity are bursting
Great Falls tribune., 1921-01-16
Blaze, High Wind
Threaten Sheridan's
Downtown Section

Sheridan. Wyo., Jan. 15.-Fire Of
undetermined origin originating in
clothing store on Main street broke
out Saturday afternoon, and famed
by high wind, flames at 3 o'clock
were threatening the entire business
block. The fire started in frame
store building and quickly consumed
the entire structure, leaped to an ad-
joining frame building and indications
at ) o'clock We're that it would be
consumed.
\ three story brick building occupied
by the Masonic temple and Bank of
Commerce is endangered. No esti-
mate of the loss has been.