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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-27
WORLD WINS LIBEL SUIT.
Judge Hough Decides Government
Has No JurisdictiOn.

New York. Jan. 26.-United States Dis
trict Judge Charles E. Hough this after
noon quashed the indictment which
charged that the New York World had
libeled Theodore Roosevelt. William II.
Taft, Charles p. Taft. Douglas Robinson,
and William Nelson Cromwell, in connec-
ton with the Panama Canal purchase.
Judge Hough. in throwing the case out
Of court. held that the indictment was
not authorized by the statute upon which
il rests. The substance Of his ruling IS
that the United States government has
no jurisdiction In libel actions which are
covered by the laws Of the States.
II the power OF the United States gov
eminent could be invoked on the plea
that criminal libel was committed upon
Federal territory within a State. Judge
Hough saw no reason why alleged Of
tenders would not be subject to double
punishment by a State court and a Fed
eral court
Judge Hough's decision is the second
setback the government has met since
the attempt was begun by President
Roosevelt. in 1913. to punish the World
and the Indianapolis News for publishing
articles rejecting, It was alleged. upon
the motives Of himself, Mr.. Taft. Charles
! p. Taft, Douglas Robinson, and William
| Nelson Cromwell.
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Nine Liza Lehman, the celebrated
English composer, who will appear at
the Columbia Theater Monday afternoon.
January 81, was born in London, and is
the daughter of the eminent artist whose
hundred pencil drawings of celebrities,
signed by themselves, were purchased by
the British Museum. Her maternal
grandfather was Robert Chambers. Of
Edinburgh founder, with his brother of
Chambers Journal
Nine. Lehman will play the accom-
paniments to "a Persian Garden" and n
miscellaneous programme Of songs. rem
dered by Miss IneZ Barbour. soprano;
Miss Palgrave Turner the English cor
tralto; Mr.. Derrick Won Norden. tenor.
and Mr. Frederick Hastings, barytone,
and Master Albert Hole, the English boy
soprano
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The Lyceum-sam Devere Company.

Patrons Of the Lyceum Theater are
looking forward with keen interest to the
forthcoming engagement OF the sam De-
we're Company" This year this famous
and popular company will present two
new burleSQues with new and catchy
emusic. entitled The Hoodlums Holt
day" and The Queen Of the Harem"
As the sam Devere Company" has al
ways proved such a magnet here IN past
seasons there is no gainsaying that the
coming engagement viii be most profit
able and advantageous 10 both the public
and management. The show always has
been known for the strength and beauty
of its singing and dancing chorus. This
year there are twenty dashing and spright-
" young maidens IN the cast
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MeCUMBER WANTS EARLY
PROBE OF HIGH PHICES
BY SENATE COMMITTEE.

The question Of the high cost Of living
was discussed in the Senate yesterday
following the introduction Of a resolution
by Senator McCumber. providing for an
investigation of the price OF food prod
ucts on the farm. as compared with the
prices paid by the consumer.
Speaking in support Of his resolution,
which was referred TO the Committee on
Agriculture, Senator McCumber main
tanned that the high price of beef was not
due to the prices paid the growers and
products 20 the consumer, he declared,
are from 200 to 5000. and 5000 per cent
above the value of the farm products.
Retailer Is Blamed.
Senator McCumber gave 1t as his opin-
ion that the protection given the prod
ucts OF the farmer is not unjust. The
speaker said the farmer does not receive
his proportion OF the share Of the profits
on farm products, and his observation IS
that the retailer gets the big profit.
Senator Hepburn. OF Idaho. character
lied the agitation over the high prices of
food as a sham battle engaged in by
individuals and newspapers. He said il
was both thoughtless and senseless. IF
profits are so great as newspapers state. ,,
observed Mr.. Hepburn, 1t is a splendid
opportunity for engaging in business.
do not believe in the government regu-
lating prices"
Senator Beverage said that the United
States is the largest exporter Of cattle
among the nations Of the world, and he
suggested the resolution should inquire
as TO the prices paid for cattle abroad,
together with the prices Of meats.
Senator McCumber said that matter
could be considered by the committee. He
did not object TO any amendment. and
declared his idea was to show that the
prices paid the farmers and producers for
foodstuf are out Of proportion 10 prices
exacted from consumers
Committee May Travel.
The resolution directs the Committee on
Agriculture. by subcommittee. or other
wise. to make thorough investigation
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Of the prices of food products on the farm
in various parts Of the United States the
wholesale prices of such food products
at the wholesale trade eenters, and the
retail prices of such food products in the
largest cities of the country.
The resolution further directs a report
shall be made 10 the Senate at the earli-
est possible moment, and authorizes the
committee to visit the large trade centers
to obtain this information:
Authority is given the Agricultural
Committee to summon and examine wit
nesses. and $4,000 is made available to
pay the expenses of the investigation.
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Acsdemy-'Tn Africa"

Theatergoers who appreciate stage pic
lures with all that modern stage me-
chanics have made possible have rare
treat awaiting them in YOrke and Adams
new and up-to-the-minute musical comedy,
In Africa" which is said 10 be a laugh
able satire on a hunting trip in the
wids OF Africa. This musical Offering
comes TO the Academy next week. with
the usual matinees on Tuesday. Thurs
day. and Saturday. Yorke and Adams
are seen I'm the characters OF Konheim
Rosenfelt and Ignatius Timberg, two
statesmen. exploiting TimbeTg's double
dyed yarn. The dialogue IS bright and
crisp. and the situations are legitimately
funny. without being risque. The music
is tuneful and the costumes handsome
and attractive a few Of the song hits
include Maid OF the Pango Isle The
Little Town Across from Jersey City"
Under the Hebrew Moon" Schooner
Land" Under a Picture Hat" Hes
from Yankee Land" and others
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BOYCOTT SITUATION
TAKES UNIQUE TURN
PittSburg Prices 90 Up on
Plea of Poorer Quality.
KANSAS FARMERS RETALIATE
Canada Takes Hand in the Investi-
gating-The washington Board of
Trade VIII Make study of Condt-
tiOns-Prices Drop in Cleveland
and Philadelphia.

The meat-boyeott situation throughout
the country is taking some unusual
turns. In Pittsburg the retail meat deal
ers have combined TO raise the price, IN
some cases as much as cents per pound.
They maintain that this is not a stand OF
defiance, but one Of protection, as the
packers are sending them an inferior
grade. making the saleable meat less
than before.
In Philadelphia and Cleveland the price
Of all classes OF meat has fallen. New
York prices have decreased slightly, and
in many other cities the tendency is to-
ward lower prices,
The boycott Of meat is not Increasing
10 any extent. but from every part Of the
country come reports Of Investigations by
state legislatures, by city councils. and
by civic bodies.
Canada I'm the Field.
Canada has entered the investigating
field. Under the supervision of Hon. Mr..
Fisher minister of agriculture, an in
quiry is being made by the officials Of
his department into the abnormal in
crease in the cost to the consumer Of
various farm products and other COM
modiues in recent years.
The object Of the inquiry viii be TO as
certain whether the higher cost Of Nv
ing is due to the influence Of a combine
or whether the middlemen are getting
unduly large profits.
From Kansas comes the report of
unique boycott. The farmers Of the ter
ritory near the city of Frankfort. that
State, have organized a counter
boycott against the packers and
against labor unions. They also ad-
vocate free trade. declaring they Will not
make it a party issue. but work for IL
regardless of their political affiliations.
Locally, the only change In the situation
has been the drop of another cent in the
price of butter. following the remarkable
decline Of 6 cents on Tuesday.
BOARD Of Trade Busy.
The Washington Board Of Trade IS on
the firing line" in the crusade against
high prices. and a special committee
composed Of jackson H. Ralston. chair
man: John B. Larner f. II. Thomas,
Leon Tobriner, and Walter c. Clephane
will meet Saturday at l o'clock, to Co
operate with other similar committees.
In general, their duties will be similar 10
that OF the committee appointed by the
Chamber Of Commerce, which will meet
Friday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
At the headquarters Of the National
Anti-FOod Trust League. the following
appointments Of local directors we've an
nounced:
William c. Curtis. iii strret north
west, for Georgetown. Tennallytown, Glen
Echo, and Chevy Chase.
George P. Stacy, I2g7 Tenth stree,
northwest, for the eastern and northern
suburbs.
]. B. Allen, S15 Eighth street northwest
for the southeast section OF the city.
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SABBATH HAS UNIQUE
DISTRICT employees TO JOIN
FIGHT AGAINST HIGH PRICES

Employees in all departments Of the
Municipal Building intend TO form per-
manent organization to be affiliated with
the National Anti-Food Trust League
Publicity given the movement started
by the negro janitors of the District gov
eminent to aid the fight. as published in
The Washington Herald yesterday morn
ing, caused much favorable comment in
the Municipal Building among all classes
Of employees.
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ALTAR BOYS HOLD DANCE.
Enjoyable Evening spent in Carroll
Institute Hall.

The Altar Boys Club held their first
annual dance in Carroll Institute Hall
last night More than 200 persons We're
present
The officers Of the club are B. J. Carlin,
president; John Kelly, vice president; T.
T. Clark. jr.. treasurer; H. O'Meara, sec
rotary, and W. a. Myers. sergeant-at-
arms,
Messrs. Clark, O'Meara, Carlin, Myers,
and Mandley were the floor committee.
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GIseIa Weber.

Nine. Gisela Weber the well-known
violinist. who viii appear at the Column
bia Theater tomorrow afternoon, jan
uary q, has had great success abroad,
but as this is her first American tour a
great deal of interest is being shown in
her appearance here. Nine. Weber
technique is described as very fine What
especially distinguishes her playing is an
accuracy Of pitch and clearness of at
tack. She will use the famous Stradi-
varius which belonged 10 a collection Of
four made for the Spanish court in 1712.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-27

Citizens of the District are not entitled
| to suffrage, according to the decision
given by the judges In the debate be-
tween the senior aud junior societies Of
/ the Georgetown Law School held last
night In Castor Han In the presence Of
Rev Joseph Himmel and members Of tns
/ faculty OF Georgetown University and a
! large number Of visitors.
| The subject was: Resolved, That citl-
/ zens Of the District should have a right
/ to vote for the head or heads Of their
government and for Representative or
Representative in Congress, constitu-
| tionaIly granted"
Members OF Team.
| Members Of the debating team were:
| For the affirmative-Nelson w, McKer-
nan. IL New York, and Joseph F.
Abbott. II, Tennessee. For the negative:
/ Chester A. Gwinn. 'O9. Missouri, and Hugh
c. Todd. 70. Washington.
The unanimous vote Of the Judges re-
suited in favor Of the negative. Basing
/ their argument on the unwisdom Of
/ change in the present form Of govern
ment, the negative team declared that
should suffrage be granted, corruption.
graft, and negro domination would re-
suit Disclaiming the fact that the Dis
/ trict was taxed without representation,
they declared il WIS represented because
/ members Of Congress were elected by the
| people.
] The affirmative forcibly presented their
T views tnat the right OF the ballot be
granted In the election Of Senator,
/ two Representative, and three Commis-
| sioners. They maintained that b. SUI
/ frage, the plan Of the Revolutionary
/ fathers by which the citizens should
govern themselves by the ballot, would
be carried out They ridiculed the idea
Of negro domination as a thing that
would be impossible.
Vote for Commissioners.
The true commission form Of govern
ment. they declared TO be in the case OF
/ Galveston. Tex. for example. where the
citizens voted for the commissioners.
Members Of the House and Senate Dis
trict committees, they declared. showed
a lack Of interest and fidelity in their
management OF District affairs that would
not be in the case Of a direct representa-
tive elected by citizens.
The judges were Henry MCMorran,
William r Harr. and Charles Earl Mr..
Harr. in announcing the decision, said
Mr.. Abbott. Of the juniors, and Mr.. Todd,
Of the seniors, had demonstrated their
superiority in debate.
II IS the annual custom OF the Law
School 10 hold three debates IN the year.
members on the final debate 20 be picked
from the two best men from each pre-
ceding debate BY the choice Of the
judges, Mr. Abbott and Mr.. Todd were
given that honor last night 70 represent
one Of the sides.
Those serving on the reception com
mittee were Henry r. Wasser, '09. chair
man: William J. Bacon. IT.; John J.
Cowhig. George ". Tyler. Joseph v.
Morgan, H. H Clarke. Cornelius T. Red
dington. J. Doyle Carmody, Henry L.
Shine, Martin S. Conley. Rudolph G. Roy
Hugh ". Barr. George E. Kelleher. VIII
lam s Flynn, B. J. d. Noloney, Leo. J.
Kelley, Fred a. Quinn, J. Lewiston
Flanagan. Raymond Cakes. James J.
O'Leary. and Edward J. Murphy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-27

COIumbIa-HOImes and Kramer In
Java.
What Burton Holmes and bis cameras
saw In Java will be shown here at the
Columbia Sunday night In the series Of
Burton Holmes travelogues being de-
livered by Wright Kramer. For pictur-
sequences and grandeur in scenery and
quaint and unusual In human interest,
Java will easily prove the most unique
Of the present series. The colored views
are magnificent. and the motion pictures.
giving street scenes, native dances. pro-
CessiOns. celebrations. and the like. are
unusually numerous and descriptive OF a
daily life about which little is known by
the average traveller.
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Gayety-Rentr-santIey Company.

Manager Abe Leavitt has this season
prepared a programme more than usually
attractive for the patrons of his Rentz-
Santley bTlesque company, which comes
to the Gsyety Theater next week. He has
more players than ever before. and has
mounted his productions sumptuously, and
has several novelties which will be seen
for the first time. Altogether, the present
is the most costly presentation Of bur
lesque that has been shown in this coun-
try by any management. Forty-eight peo-
pie complete the roster Of the Rentz-
Santley company, numbering both Euro
pean and American actors.
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COMING ATTRACTIONS.
The umbIa-MabeI TaliaferrO, in
"Springtime."

Mabel Taliaferro liz 'Springtime, a
play by Booth Harrington and Harry
Leon Wilson, comes to the Columbia
Theater next Monday for a weeks en-
gagement Miss Taliaferro registered one
Of the biggest successes OF the New York
season during her long engagement at
the Liberty Theater in the Harrington
Wilson play.
"Springtime deals with louisiana In
the Yankee-hating period. II is charm
ing romance redolent Of blossoms and
childish innocence
Miss Taliaferro as Madeleine has scored
the triumph of her career, and Frederic
Thompson has given the play a produc-
ton OF exquisite beauty. Howard Pyle
designed the costumes. and the incidental
music is by Harry Rowe Shelly. The sup
porting company includes William b.
Mack. Joseph Brennan. Samuel Forrest.
Earl Browne. Francis D. McGinn, and a
score Of others.
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worth seeing. The Harvest Moon"
stimulates curiosity because Of it's roman
tic title, and II any confidence can be
placed in the glowing advance reports. de-
claring THE Harvest Moon" 10 be Au-
gustus Thomas masterpiece, playgoers
are sure Of an exceptionally delightful
treat. The entire New York production
is promised and the cast, including
George Nash. is the same as seen in the
metropolis for the past four months
Charles FrOhman, under whose direction
The Harvest Moon is presented. guar
antees that the company and complete
scenic production will De brought here
intact
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Casino-COntinuo Vaudeville
0peninE.


The opening OF the Casino Theater next
Monday evening at o'clock. and a daily
bin thereafter from Il a. m. 70 u ?. nl.,
marks the launching in Washington Of
the continuous" vaudeville stunt.
A programme OF eight acts OF classy
variety. as we'll as the very latest prod
uct Of the moving picture world. are
slated for the opening Of this Continuous
Casino Manager Mayer says the local
folks will take notice" when they see
and realize what a model little theater
they viii really have in the Casino He
also stated that for the opening week
there would be offered as a feature one
Of the recent big hits Of the vaudeville
circuit. but he was not prepared to fur
nlsh the announcement at this date.
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BUTTER TAKES TUMBLE OF
ANOTHER CENT IN CHICAGO

Chicago. Jan. 26.-Butter took another
tumble to-day. The drop was 1 cent
mound on the Chicago market and fol-
lowing as il did, the sensational scent
tumble of the commodity in the Elgin
market yesterday. it was hailed by house
wives. Tub butter is now selling at
81 cents, and prints or pound-packages
at 50 cents.
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In The SOCIAL WORLD
Continued from Page Five.

daughter, Mrs. George McNeir. Of New
York, and by her niece, Mrs. F. z. Wads-
worth. of Detroit. Mich.
Mrs Elmer J. Burkett, wife of Senator
Burkett, will receive this afternoon at
her residence. 1916 Nineteenth street.
Mrs. Edwin T. Parker and Miss Parker
will receive this afternoon at 1852 Ontario
place and again on Thursday, February 3.
Mrs. Gibson Fahnestock has cards out
for a tea on Friday, February 4.
Mrs. Depew, wife OF Senator Depew,
will be at home this afternoon from TO
6 o'clock for the last time this season.
Miss Cannon. daughter Of the Speaker,
held her usual large reception yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs Edward Everett Hayden received
yesterday afternoon at her residence, 1902
Sixteenth street
Mrs. Alexandra K. Anderson and Miss
Anderson will be at home Informally to-
morrow afternoon after o'clock for the
last time this season.
Mrs f. c. Brooks and Miss Margaret
C. c. Brooks will be at home tomorrow
afternoon and again on Friday, February
informally from to O'clock.
Mrs Bankhead and Mrs. Perry received
Informally at the Riggs House yesterday
afternoon from TO O'Clock.
Mrs l. P. Padgett, wife Of Represen-
tative Padgett, of Tennessee, will be at
home on February at 1909 Eighteenth
street
Mrs. Halsey will receive for the last
time this season at the Marlborough this
afternoon.
Mrs. George Tully Vaughn, Of IT'S
street, Will receive this afternoon and
again on February 3.
Mrs. Charles c. Marbury will receive
informally on Monday. January 81. and
will leave for New Orleans the day fol
lowing.
Mrs. Richard Bartholdt viii receive or
Fridays in February from 8 10 6 o'clock
at I7Oe Euclid street.
Mrs. William D. West and Miss Kath-
crime West will leave early in February
| for an extended trip in the South
Robert F. Lee Chapter. L. D. c. gave
| tea from 1 10 o'clock, followed by
I informal dance. Tuesday at Confederate
| Home, 1872 Vermont avenue. The rooms
were decorated with palms, cut flowers
and draped flags. forming a pretty back
ground Tor the receiving line. Mrs Harm
/ 7. Wheatley. president. introduced tht
/ guests. Mrs Thomas, OF North Carolina
Mrs c. D. Merwin. president Of the Dis
/ trict division. and Mrs. Fannie Rick
were in the receiving line.
/ Mrs. Marion Butler presided in the tes
4 room, assisted by Miss Sue Riley. Mis-
Margaret Young, and others.
/ Mrs. Robert l. Taylor. wife OF Senate
| Taylor, will not be al home to-day. bu
will receive on Thursday Of next week a
Stoneleigh court.
Mrs. Richard Butler will receive 70
morrow at stoneleigh Court
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred L Lucking. o
Detroit, Mich. are visiting Mrs. William
Horton Garlock at the Ontario.
Mrs. Cummins, wife Of Senator Cum
Minis. viii be at home from until
o'clock this afternoon. She VIII have re
ceiving with her Mrs Leonard Everett
OF Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Mrs Clyde N. GearhaTt has returne
TO her apartments at the Rochambea1
after a months visit in the West 81
has for her guest her sister, Miss Maud
HasluP, OF Sidney. Ohio.
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TUB OF LARD WANTED.
stolen from in Front of GOIdstein'S
Grocery.
Anybody seen a tub Of lard?

Anybody seen a tub Of lard?
That is what the police of the Eighth
precinct would like to know. II they find
the tub or the lard, they may find the
man who stole It,
Aaron Goldstein, grocer at North Cap
itol and L streets northwest. Is also gum
shoeing' in quest Of the tub. II belongs
ito him. He placed it in font Of his store
yesterday afternoon so that passers-by
could see it, A person who probably has
good digestion strolled past the store
and walked off, carrying the tub under
his arm.
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Two BOYS ArrssteS.

Mason Muller twelve years old. Of l92 Eighth
street northwest, and Andrew franklin ten years
old, Of ll29 Ninth street northwest were arrested
yesterday afternoon by Detectives O'Brien and
Sprman on charges Of petit larceny. The boys
were removed 70 the House Of Detention Il is
charged the lads stole watch valued at s. and
puzzle from 8 department. store.
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NEED MORE EXERCISE.
Washington Business Girls Deficient
I'm This Respect.

DO Washington business girls need ex-
ercise?" was the query asked and an
swered by Miss Ruth Sven, In re-
Spouse to the toast. why physical
training is essential" at the Y NJ c. A.
student supper. held IN Calvary Baptist
Church last night.
Miss Sven said that the average Wash
ington business girl did not begin TO get
enough exercise. Other addresses were
made by Mrs. Frank c. Edgington. THE
advantages Of educauon;'' Miss Jean D.
Cole, Trade Schools and Miss Florence
n. Brown, Ideals Of the Y. NJ. c. A"
The supper was under the auspices Of
the educational committee Of the asso-
citation
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Money for Indian Missions.

In the Indian Sentinel the annual booklet which
is now being sent out by the bureau Of Catholic
Indian Missions Rev. William II. Ketchen director
notes the following statement Of the reports from
the different branches Membership fees, Sl0sSAO2;
special appeal. SJ6.6I. and the Marquette League
s3ls2 This shows gain Of $.67OS5 over the
receipts o. the previous year.
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MEETING OF LIBRARIANS.
A. V. Babine Delivers Lecture on
Libraries in Russia.

A. v Babine. custodian OF the Yudin
collection, delivered an interesting ad-
dress at a meeting Of the District IL
brary Association at the Public Library
last night He gave his impressions Of
the Russian Libraries.
w. A. Slade, librarian OF the monetary
commission, spoke on the library Of the
monetary commission. A meeting Of
the executive committee was held earlier
in the evening.