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The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
LEGAL TECHNICALITY
NOT THE real REASON
Charges in Regard to Union Station
Condemnation Awards Sent to
Attorney General.
EARLY PAYMENT IS EXPECTED

The so-called legal technicality involv-
ing a conflict between two appropriation
oills Is not the real cause for the holding
UP on protests from Representative John
son. OF Kentucky. Of the Union Station
plaza condemnation awards, amounting
TO S.2o4. .4347S. This was stated by The
Washington Herald as far back as No
Vemoer II, but failed to head or a wild
goose chase among legal precedents by
parliamentIrians and Interested persons.
As stated some time ago, the so-called
legal technicality Is only used as a cloak
to the real grounds for the protest The
real charges, growing out OF a lengthy
investigation by W. W. Spalding, of Ken
lucky. were sent to the Department of
Justice by Representative johnson only
last Thursday.
Whatever the nature OF Mr.. Johnson's
charges, the indications are that they VIII
not delay the payment of the awards
much longer. While the information
available to The Washington Herald yes
terday was not final, it was from a source
that lent 1t weight. This information
was to the effect that the memorandum
which Attorney General McReynoIds will
transmit to the White House, will be
ready. in a few days. While IL is not
stated what this memorandum will con-
tain, the belief is that the Attorney Cen
eral will recommend the early payment
of the awards.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
MEXICAN FEDERALS FLEEING
OVER BoARDER TO BE NABBED

Mexican federal soldiers who cross the
border in flight before the pursuing
forces of the rebel, Gen. Villa, will be
held indefinitely by the United States.
This new policy of the administration
was announced yesterday. 1t is expected
the entire federal column routed by Gen.
Villa will come into the United States.
Heretofore II has been the policy to
return from time to time rebels and fed
erals alike who crossed or were forced
to cross. As the whole of the northwest
ern frontier of Mexico is in the hands of
the rebels, the new policy will bear most
heavily on the soldiers who are now being
forced to flee by the Carranzistas.
Gen. Wood received dispatches yester-
day from Gen. Bliss rela ting to the move
ment of Gen. Villa and his army, which
recently captured Chihuahua, but left
the city to pursue the fed<rals, who were
endeavoring to reach the frontier with
certain refugees, among whom it was
thought probable there were several
Americans
The State Department announces the
safety and good health of David Speedie,
British subject, on his ranch in the vi
cinity Of Micos, Tampico district. The
request for investigation was made by
the British government Consul Hamm
reports from Durango the safety of John
Davenport, an American citizen of that
city.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
Make Your Own
Liquors at Home

Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 6.-By a new
method of concentration an expert dis
tiller of this city has produced a con-
centrated extract with which any one can
easily and quickly make in their own
home any liquor, whisky, or cordial at a
saving Of over 80 per cent OF the liquor
dealers prices. A few minutes does the
work, requiring no apparatus, no boiling.
no experience whatsoever. While the
liquor making at home idea is new and
startling in its possibilities its legality
has been carefully investigated by the
highest authorities and his method has
been found to conform with the laws in
every respect. This new method will be
welcomed by thousands of people living
in districts where II is now even impossi-
BILE to obtain whisky for medicinal
purposes. Any one can now save the
heavy expenses. high licenses, and enorm-
Gus profits of the saloonkeeper and liquor
dealers, and can have In his home at
any time pure, nourishing LIQUOR at
very low cost.
1t Is indeed a remarkable discovery. and
he has already received thousands of
letters OF praise. Any one can try a
full quart of his favorite liquor free
by writing to NJ. W. Prickett, S193 Uni
versal Building. Cincinnati, Ohio. and
ask for his booklet, Secrets of Making
Liquors at Home" sent to any one
sending their name and address.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
Good Time Now
For Blood Health
Energies Are More Keen
and Respond Quickly
to Help.
Let s. s. s. Help You to Health.

II you are down with rheumatism: n
you sneeZe, feel chilled, are choked with
catarrh, have a cough, or your skin is
pimpled and irritated with rash. eczema,
or any other blood disorder just remem-
Der that all the ills Of life come from i'm
pure blood. And you can easily give your
blsod a good thorough cleansing, a hath
by using S. s. s. There is no need for
anyone to be respondent over the illness
of blood impurities. No matter how badly
they attack the system. or how unsightly
becomes the skin. just remember there is
one ingredient in S. s. s. that so stimu-
lates the cellular tissues throughout the
body that each part selects its own es-
sential nutriment from the blood
This means that all decay. all break
ing down Of the tissues, is checked and
repair work begins s. S. S. has such
a specific influence on all local cells as
to preserve their mutual welfare and af-
ford a proper relative assistance to each
other. More attention is being given to
scientific medicine than ever before
and S. S. S. is the highest achievement
in this line. For many years people relied
upon Mercury. Iodide Of Potash. Arsenic.
''Physics," Cathartics and Dope" as rem
edies for blood sickness. but now the pure
vegetable 8. s. S. is their safeguard
You can get S. s. s. in any drug store.
but insist upon having it. And you should
take no chance by permitting anyone to
a substitute. And IL your
blood condition is such that you would
like to consult Specialist freely. address
Medical Dept, The Swift Specific Co..
21s Swift Bldg, Atlanta. Ga.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
SUFFRAGETTES TAKE
REVENGE WITH TORCH
Destroy Amusement Hall with Loss Of
$50, ,000HMrs. Pankhurst
Very iii.

London. Dec. title suffragettes began
in earnest today to carry out their threat
Of nationwide incendiarism in revenge
for the arrest of Mrs. Emmeline Pank-
hurst.
Rusholme Exhibition Hall, in South
Manchester. was destroyed, with the Ioss
Of $4,000. Near the scene of the fire was
an abusive letter addressed to Premier
Asquith.
At Liverpool "arsonettes" set fire to
the scenic railway in the Liverpool ex-
position grounds, partly destroying il.
There, also. a letter abusing the premier
was left by the incendiaries.
Large property owners. fearing the
widespread activity of the arson squads,
are hiring watchmen to protect their
buildings.
Militants tried to burn the grand stand
of the famous Aintree race course near
Liverpool but were prevented by the
police.
Exeter, England. Dec 6.-The condition
of Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst. who was
brought here and lodged in jail after her
arrest under the cat and mouse act,
was serious today. owing to her con-
tinued hunger and thirst strike.
Her heart was weak and the Jail doc
tor said the prisoners condition was too
low for forcible feeding.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
"SPUGS" START CAMPAIGN.
Society Declares Views on Christmas
mt Library Meeting.

"Spugs" of this city last night started
in earnest their movement to prevent
useless giving. At a meeting at the
Public Library they declared their doc
trlne as against collective giving, or CIV
ing in hope that there will be an ex-
change.
The element of chance, usually regard
ed by most women as a particularly fas-
cinating part of Christmas giving, was
condemned by Representative Julius
Kahn, of California; Mrs. Archibald Hop
kins, of this city; Mrs. MedilI McCor-
mick, and Miss Maude Wetmore, nation
al chairman of the women's department
of the National Civic Federation.
The society was formed year ago to
prevent collective giving, principally
among shop girls who give presents to
superior officers so they will remain in
favor with powers in their establish
ments.
Plans were formed for a meeting to
be held probably next Sunday, at which
it is hoped shop girls will be present
The society has found that the girls have
to work at night at this time. and, as it
was for them that the society was
formed, the "Spugs" want to hold a
meeting that they may attend.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
SUFFRAGISTS TO CALL
ON wilson TOMORROW
Delegation Headed by DR.. Anna
Howard Shaw viii Visit White
House at O'clock.
"RED LIGHT" DISTRICT INQUIRY

President Wilson will receive the many
sunragists who have remained to convert
him to their cause tomorrow afternoon
at l O'Clock. The deputation that will
wait upon him will be headed by DIR.
Anna Howard Shaw and other officers of
the National American Woman Suffrage
Association. Several score of delegates
to the convention, which closed last Fri
day. Will go to the White House, among
them the fifty-five chosen women who
were appointed a perpetual standing
committee on seeing the President" and
who were instructed to wait in Washing
ton and accomplish their purpose il il
took all winter.
An investigation OF the Washington
red light district will be made by a
number of woman suffragi tomorrow
morning.
Several delegates expressed themselves
as Mortified to learn that disorderly
houses are being run in the shadow OF
the White House and within a few blocks
of the Capitol They are going to make
determined efforts to secure the passage
OF the Kenyon red light" bill for the
correction Of conditions. which they say
they have found to exist here.
Among the suffragists who will make
a personal investigation of the red light
section are Mrs. Donald Hooker, pres-
dent OF the Just Government League of
Maryland; Mrs Thomas E. Hepburn,
president of the Connecticut woman's
League Association; Miss Mary Towle,
of New York City. and Mrs. Irving Mol
Ter. of Washington. They probably will
be accompanied by 200 or 800 other suf-
fragists.
The suffrage school will open at
Friends Meeting House, 1871 l street
tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. Some of the best known women
Of the country will address the suffrage
workers. Every phase of suffrage work
will be treated. Classes will meet three
times a day-in the morning from 10 to l
o'clock, in the afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30
and in the evening from s to 10 o'clock
Those who will lecture tomorrow are
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw. Miss Alice Stone
Blackwell. Mrs. Susan Walker Fitzgerald,
Mrs. Mary Ware bennett, Mrs. Frances
Maule Bjorkman. Mrs. Thomas n. Hep
burn, and Miss Emily Pierson.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
AMERICAN MILITANT
HAS FRACTURED SKULL
AS RESULT OF RIOT

London, Dec. 6.-The condition of Miss
Zelie Emerson, the young American suf-
fragette leader, is causing her friends
considerable anxiety. Six weeks ago
Miss Emerson sustained an injury to
her head during a brush between the
militants and police at an East End
meeting, and although she was advised
by her doctors to take a complete rest,
she insisted upon continuing her work.
Two weeks later she again fell afoul
Of the police, being knocked down in the
street during a scuffie at a suffragist
meeting. Recently she has complained
of severe pains in her head and was
obliged to go to a nursing home. Here il
was discovered she had suffered a frac-
tured skull. which, ii is claimed. is the
result of a blow from a police club.
Physicians attending Miss Emerson de-
Clared today her condition had greatly
improved and it Is hoped that a complete
rest in the nursing home will restore her
health.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
CURRENCY BILL TO BE
LAW BY CHRISTMAS
All Hands In senate Agree to Work
to Obtain Vote by De-
cembRr IL

The currency bill will become a law be-
fore Christmas. This has the assurance
given on all hands by Senate leaders yes
terday.
1t has been agreed that all will work
to secure a final vote on the bill in the
Senate not later than Wednesday. De-
cember Il, so that ii may go to the con-
ference committee of the two Houses
to be agreed to and approved by the
President before the Christmas holidays.
In furtherance of the plan, Democratic
scolding in the Senate ceased yesterday
and the Kern resolution, calling for daily
sessions of the Senate from 10 o'clock
in the morning until II o'clock at night
with a two-hour recess for dinner, was
adopted. The vote was Il to IS.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
EGG CORNER" LAW
ASKED OF congress
Boycott of High-prieed Delieaey to Be
Followed BY Request to
Lawmakers.
1000 ABSTAINERS' NAMES ADDED

Within a few days the mammoth pro-
test containing the names of the thou
sands who have Joined the egg boycott
will be presented to Congress. This ac-
ton will be taken to impress the leg
islators on Capitol Hill with the urgent
need of legislation to prohibit the 'cor-
nering" of the hen product and to guard
against exorbitant prices.
The active campaign in the boycott will
come to a close tomorrow night. In the
meantime the inactive strike" on the
high prices of the hen product will con-
tinue. This inactive strike" consists in
abstaining from the eating of eggs until
such time as the prices of the dainty
return to normal.
A conference between Mrs Ellis Logan.
who is at the head of the boycott, and
her twenty-five assistants was held yes
terday. At this meeting the preparation
of foods without eggs was discussed.
1T should be easy for persons to alb
stain from eggs" declared Mrs logan.
following the meeting. There are so
many palatable dishes which can be pre-
pared without them"
Mrs. Logan yesterday added about
ZOO names to her boycott pledge.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
SAILS FOR POST HERE.
Count Muirn, Now Japancse secre-
tary, Leaves Paris.

Paris, Dec. 6.-Count Muira, secretary
Of the japanese Embassy here, who was
recently . transferred to Washington,
sailed on La France Of the French Line
today. Before his departure he said:
The feeling in my country toward the
United States has not changed. You may
be sure Japan has no idea of mixing in
in any way in the differences between
President Wilson and President Huerta' -
A large number Of japanese women. at
tired in resplendent furs and ultra-stylish
hats, saw Count Muira's party OF On
the same ship were Count Duberthier,
French attache at Washington: Baron
de Lagrange, Mrs. Sanford McKeever,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lamontague, who
have spent some time stag hunting with
members of the French aristocracy;
Countess Spottiswood Mackin, who will
spend the winter in Washington, ana
Mrs. Whitney Hon
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

Benjamin and Stella Schlosser. boy.
John and Lucy Monroe, girl.
Hal and Charlie H. LAmbdin. girl.
James B. and Beulah NJ. Kane, girl.
Frank and Rosa Jordan. girl.
Marshall and Ethel Z. HilleaFy, boy.
Ralph A. and Mertie Howe, boy.
Theodore ]. and Gertrude NJ. Hess. girl.
DiIler f. and Leitie NJ. Grod, boy and girl twins.
George W.. IT,, and Marion Clough, boy.
Guy S. and Harriet A. Castle, boy.
E1gin L. and Miriam CLARK, girl
OOLORED.
Vincent Z and Josephine Robinson, girl.
Luther and RosS Mcleod, boy.
Wallace and Ber ha Lee boy.
William and Helen Brown, boy.
Charles and Carrie Andersen. girl
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
FRENCH BANKERS
WILL REFUSE LOANS
TO HUERTA'S ENVOY

Paris. Dec 6-That the Huerta govern
ment will be disappointed in its hopes
or raising capital in France was the
gist of the opinions expressed by tinan-
ciers today. relative to the coming visit
Of Adolfo de la Lama.
IF de la Lama is coming to France to
raise money FOR Huerta, he will assuredy
meet with disappointment said a lead
ing financier today. He has as little
chance of being successful as had Aldape,
who probably has discovered already that
French banks do not care to lend money
without guarantees.
'If President Wilson'S belief that
Huerta is now on his last legs is justi-
fed. we feel that any money advanced
would never be repaid.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
"U. s. NEEDS REAL BUDGET"
Harvey $. Chase Says Time Has
Come for Detailed Estimates.

Tome Tor DetaIieo Estbhhtes.
Need Of a real budget for the United
states government was asserted In
speech by Harvey S. Chase, a certified
public accountant. at an informal recep-
ton held yesterday afternoon In the Of
hces Of Harvey s. Chase & Co.
The United States government has had
rough estimates of its revenues and very
detailed estimates Of Its expenditures,
but these have never been presented to
Congress by the Secretary of the Treas
ury or by the President in the form
OF true budget" Mr.. Chase said. Now
that our tariff laws have been reduced
and We have embarked upon the troubled
sea OF direct income taxation. the neces-
sity for true budget procedure will be-
come more and more emphatic with each
year"
Robert H. Montgomery. president OF
the American Association Of Public Ac-
countants, made an address on the in
come tax law. Representatives Of the
executive departments and Congress were
present at the reception. which served
as housewarming for the Offices Of
Chase & Co.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
PLANS FOR EIKS MEMORIAL.
Senator Swanson to Deliver Addres,
This Evening.

Memorial services of the Washington
Lodge, No. Is, b. P. o. E, will be held
this evening at Polls Theater.
Senator Swanson will deliver the ora
tion. The musical program will include
selections by the Marine Band and a
cornet solo by Arthur S. Whitcomb. The
choir Of the Church Of the Ascension
also will participate.
The members of the lodge who have
died in the last year are: Charles o.
Brill, Parke Hunter, James II. McCreedy.
Raleigh H. Moler, Daniel P. Mccarthy.
John ]. Arnold. Carl z. Burgdorf. Daniel
Slattery, James H. Moriarty. Charles HI.
Simpson, Marshall L. Smith, Edward
Abner, and Charles Vernon Trott.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07

Chihuahua with 2,500 men two weeks
ago. hastened Gen. Mercado and the
other federal officers to their decision to
evacuate that city, is pursuing the fed
eral column which is en- route to Ojinaga.
Unconfirmed reports which have been
received are to the effect that already
the rear guard of the federals have been
encountered by Chaos troops and skir-
mishes have takenSplace.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
HONOR FOR AMERICAN DUCHESS.
Former May GoeIet to Be MI.tres. Of
Robes for Queen.

London. Dec. 6.-The Duchess Of Rox-
burghe, formerly May Goelet. shortly will
be offered the position as mistress of the
robes by Queen Mary. The duchess has
been a frequent visitor in the royal
household during the last few months.
and she has been marked for especial
favors by Queen Mary. The Duchess of
Devonshire, the present occupant of the
position, will resign on account Of i'll
health.
Queen Mary is practically the only
hostess in England who objects to the
tango and Dowager Queen Alexandra Is
making a considerable effort to convert
her daughter-in-law to the modern
dances. At Queen Alexandra's recent
birthday party at Sandringham House.
Queen Mary refused to enter the draw
ing-room while the guests, including
Princess Mary and Prince Arthur, Of
COnnaught, were dancing the tango. She
remained in the reception room and
forced her ladies in waiting to remain
with her.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
Babe Abandoned ON Porch.

An infant of two months, clad in a
white dress and red sweater, was aban-
doned last night on a porch of the board
ing house of Mrs. Alice Kilgore AL
Fourth street northwest. Mrs. Kilgore
found the child in a basket on the porch.
by the police failed to re-
veal a clue to. the identity of the per-
son who abandoned the infant. The babe
was taken to Founding Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
CARE FOR CITY's sIGHTLEss.
Many Taken Into New HOme-Bene-
Mt Dance Thursday.

Many of the city's sightless are now
comfortably housed in the new Home for
the Blind at 5000 r street northwest, all
of those who formerly resided at 915 E
street northwest having been removed to
the newSnstitution.
During the last two months more than
200 chairs have been caned by the blind
men of the home. Work for these men
is solicited by the officials of the institu-
ton.
Next Thursday and Friday a bazaar
and dance will be held at the Raleigh
Hotel for the benefit of the home.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
U. S. TO EXAMINE COAL.
Representatives Bill
Would Insure Purity.

A pure coal bill was introduced in the
House yesterday by Representative
Treadway, of Massachusetts. The Tread
way bill provides that the Bureau of
Mines shall examine and classify ac-
cording TO grade the output of the various
coal mines of the country, and that no
coal shall be admitted to interstate traf-
hc which is misbranded or represented
as OF grade different from the classifica-
ton OF the Bureau OF Mines.
The Secretary of the Interior Is given
authority to prescribe regulations for
analyzing and classifying samples Of coal
submitted by mine operators, and each
mine operator is required to permit an
examination of his product by the
Bureau Of Mines.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
STEAMSHIP SEMINOLE WRECKED
Liner with Four Passenger. and
Crew of 100 On Reef.

New York, Dec. 6-The steamship
Seminole, which left New York on No.
vember % for West India ports with
four passengers and a crew Of 100 on
board, has been wrecked on a coral reef
rear Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo. News
Of the accident was received here today
First news Of the wreck was received
by the Maritime Exchange. where a bull
letin was posted announcing that the
steamer was badly damaged.
officials OF the Clyde Steamship Com
pany, which owns the Seminole, said that
the ship would not be a total loss, ac-
ccrding to their dispatches.
According to the report of Capt. Carey,
commander OF the ship. she struck the
reef while trying to enter Puerto Plata
Barbor. The ship then was beached.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
FALSE PREFENsEs CHARGED.
Insurance solicitor Arrested for Al
IeEed btisu.. of Compapy,, Name.

Insurance Solicitor Arrested for Al
legged Misuse of Company's Name.
David L. Finks, twenty-eight years old.
an insurance solicitor, who says he lives
at 1870 w street northwest, was arrested
yesterday on a charge of obtaining money
under false pretenses.
Detectives O'Dea and Springman, ac-
cording to reports, arrested Finks at the
offices of the Southern Mutual Aid As
sociation, where, 1t is said, he recently
mas been employed. He was locked in
a cell at the First precinct station.
IL Is alleged that Finks recently has
eeen collecting money in the name of the
American Home Life Insurance Com
pany, by which he formerly was en-
ployed, and which was purchased by the
Provident Relief Association about ten
days ago.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
Two Tot. Burned to Death.

Corning, n. Y, Dec. 6.-while their
parents were at a dance. two children of
Judson Ripley, a farmer of Thurston.
were burned to death early today by a
fire which consumed the house. Three
other children were rescued.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
Boston Joins Boycott.

Boston, Mass, Dec 6.-Hundreds of
Boston housewives are aiding Mrs. Ed
ward P Barrick, wife OF the lieutenant
governor-elect in the boycott on eggs.
Mrs. James Curley, wife of the Repre-
sentative. was today enlisted in the move
ment Mrs. Anna Steinauer, head of the
Boston Housekeepers' League, declared
that action will be taken to make the boy
colt more effective.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

WHITE.
Carl p. suuggs. 30, and Fannie F. Negus, Q.
Rev. William H. Lyons
James H. Tacey. 81. and Gace Oliver, 2. Of
Capitol Heights Md. Rev. L. VI. Chambers.
Charles s. Fetterman. ., and Bessie o. Wilson,
o both Of Pittsburgh, Pa. Rev. H. E. Brundage.
John r. Hunt. q, and Gertrude NJ. Hunt, D.
both Of Richard. Md. Rev. C. Z. Wheeler.
Joseph Micholsi, q. Of Pittsburgh. Pa, and
Isabelle Chlopicai, q. Judge c. s. Bundy,
The Washington herald., 1913-12-07
VILLAS. TROOPS PLAN
TO ENTER CAPITAL OF
CHIHUAHUA TODAY

Cupation of the City of Chihuahua, Gen
Villa and his constitutionalists are rest
ing near Suaz. about thirty miles north
of the state capital. If he does not
change his plans, the entry of his army
into the state capital will be made about
10 o'clock Sunday morning.
Though il has not been positively
stated, it is believed that Gen. Manuel
Choa, whose approach to the City of