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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-25
RISK MEN OF NATION
WATCHING DISTRICT.
Action Here May Set Precedent
on Legality Of Insurance
Rate Associations.
Continued from First Page

Continued from First Page)
against damages for an injunction
improvidently granted and q show
ing that the danger of irreparable
loss or damage IL immediate, a pre-
liminary injunction may issue.
Indictments Contemplated.
The course OF the inquiry being pur-
sued by the office OF the United States
District Attorney. 1t is understood, con-
templates the possibility of asking IN
dictments OF the grand jury on either
criminal and civil actions. or both.
Attorneys point out that the District
has additional protection under the
sherman antitrust act. by virtue OF
section OF that act. which, in States
can only apply TO companies doing an
interstate business. Section 3 OF the
Sherman act specifies companies that
may operate in the District as follows:
Every contract. combination in
form of trust or otherwise, or con-
spiTacy. in restraint Of trade or COM
nerce in any Territory of the Unit
cd States or OF the District of Co
lumbia is hereby declared H.
legal.
It IS OF special interest that the suit
under the Clayton act is being handled
by Attorneys Atkisson and Williams.
both especially interested in trust lesis-
latiOn. Mr.. Atkisson is author OF an
article on Labor and Trust Legisla-
ton" in the American Federationist
for October Mr.. Williams was ap-
pointed member from Arkansas on the
Commission on Uniform state Laws.
was EXPERT attache OF the House Com
mittee on the judiciary. which framed
much trust legislation. and compiled for
that committee "A volume OF Laws on
Trusts and MonoTolies."
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CHILDREN DEDICATE
THEIR NEW SLEDS

Delighted at the opportunity to test
their new sIeds. the children of Wash
inRton today are enjoying the first
coast.ng OF the winter. and on every
hill I'm the city hundreds OF happy
youngsters are participating in the
sport. At an early hour tbs morning
they began to assemble at the good
cOasting places" and as The tracks be-
came firm and smooth the enthusiasm
Increased.
Small sleds and large sleds, red sleds
and blIe slcds. guided by hcrs and girls
of all ages. soon were gliding down
tho streets ard 10 prevent accidents
policemen were instructed TO Watcb
all crossings with extra care.
The long hills of Eighteenth and Nine
teenth streets are among the most pop
ulsr in the city and have been alive
with coasters since carly this morning.
The steep inclines at the geological
Park also are favorite coasting grounds.
particularly for the smaller children.
and parents who would not trust the
little ones on the streets send them TO
the park, where sport may be enjoyed
with compa ratively safety. Thirtieth
street hill. in Georgetown, Is another
popular coasting place. and the snow
scarcely had begun to fall yesterday
before some of the smaller boys had
their sleds out Years ago Georgetown
children would coast the entire distance
from II street to n. but several acci-
dents where the cars cross Thirtieth
street. caused the police to put a stop
to all cOasting below p street
Other popular coasting tracks are Eff
teenth street. by Franklin lark. First
street through Soldiers Home groundf.
Rhode Island avenue northeast, 1nd
the New Jersey hill. near the Capitol.
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TROLLEYMEN TO SEE
JUVENILE THESP|ANS
Over $500 Children Will Attend
Festival Arranged by Rail-
way Employees.

Talent with a capital T is possessed
by the youthful Thespians who will par
ticipate in the program Of vocal. dra-
matte. and terpsichorean numbers at
the annual festival for the children OF
the employees OF the Washington Rail
way and Electric Company in the New
National Theater next Tuesday after
noon.
This is the verdict of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Lesley Holt. Washington the
atrical and dance experts. who hal
been busily engaged during the past
several weeks instructing the youthful
performers In their tasks for the fes-
tival day. Mr.. Holt remarked today
that he never handled children with
more intelligence than the thirty-fve
little actors upon whom will devolve
the most intricate dances and maneu-
vers in the varied program arranged
Promise Surprises.
This years big frolic will include the
usual distribution of the newest novel
ties In toys, books. bags of assorted
candies and nuts and fruits, but the
big attraction will be the activities on
the stage by the juvenile actors and
actresses. Director Holt and his assist
ants are not announcing in advance any
Of the details of the many surprises
they will have for their 900 young
guests, but an entertainment that viii
excel any previous attempt OF the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany is assured.
The children of the employees Of the
company. chaperoned by their parents.
will be transported to the theater in
special cars on the various lines Of the
company. and after the entertainment
is concluded. similar provision will BE-
made to convey the children and their
mothers to their homes.
Expect $500 Children
Each of the 100 boys and girls who
attend will receive a bag Of fruit. box
of candy. souvenir bedge. and a suit
able toy. The Yuletide gifts VIII in
clude everything from jumping jack
to sleds and skates for boys and from
dolls to books and fancy articles for
feminine use.
The family holiday festival will be
conducted with careful considera-
tior for the safety Of the children and
women who attend. and despite the
great crowd that Is expected. ample ar
rangements already have been made to
properly haEdle the guests without IN
convenience.
William L. Clarke. assistant secre-
terry OF the company. Is general chair
man of the Christmas entertainment
committee, and he is being assisted by
over fifty other employees Of the COM
pany.
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ties were poor hands at such matters.
and he wanted our manager to assist
him in making a choice. II was ar
ranged that the interview with the
jewelers. representative should take
place in the managers office.
In the meantime I called up the
1ewelry firm, one Of the biggest In Lon
don, told them of my suspicion and
recommended that they send with their
somebody from Scotland
Yard. AS a result the famous Inspector
Drew accompanied the jewelry sales
man when he reached the hotel To the
duke he was introduced as the jew
elry salesman himself
Questions Customer.
Just as Drew started to lift out a
necklace worth e2o.ooO. by prearrange-
ment a bellboy Knocked on the door.
entered. and handed a blank sheet OF
paper TO the detective
" Stop bit,' said the inspector to the
i have just got note warn
ing me TO be on my guar Are YOU
really the Grand Duke of Saxe-Wel-
mar he asked.
80 How dare you? demanded the lat
ter. starting up.
Its all right ,aid Inspector Drew.
with a wave OF the hand. Then 10 the
boy. who stood waiting. Bring in the
gentleman from the German embassy
who sends the note
AT The word the man who had pro-
tested his identity threw up his hands.
You have me- he said. I am not
the grand duke
After a trial that was remarkable
for its brevity the impostor and his ac-
completes were sentenced to nine months
at hard labor. The details Of the case
never got into the London papers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-25
Worlds Great City at
Peace IS,MOSt Generous

NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-A Christmas
shirt NOR. generous and vital than in
any previous year swept over New
York. accentuatinS the fact that this
is the greatest peaceful city in the
world. Thousands OF stations for the
relief OF the poor opened their doors 10
admit long lines of those who need aid
Ia make this day one of cheer.
Tho Christmas spirit was started or
by the lighting of trees in many Of the
parks. The citys hordes gathered
about the trees. listening TO music by
bands. soloists, and Choirs.
In the Ninth REGIMENT Armory bas-
ket dinners for 10000 were given away
by the Salvation Army. Two giant
Christmas trees were decorate with
lichts at each end of tho armory. Toys
and candy were passed out by Santa
Claus TO 5000 boys and girls Until late
III the day. crowds Of chatterinS
Cungsters streamcd from the doors
blowing horns and munchinS good
things they had received.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-25
TODAY'S BEST FILMS
By GARDNER MACK.

Richard Buhlcr and Dorothy Don
nelly in THE Thief" from the play
by Henri Bernstein. Crandalfs,
Ninth and F. streets.
Thirty League Under the Sea-
UniversaD, the Columbia, Twelfth
and 4 streets.
Cleo Madison, Herbert Rawlin-
ION, ANNA Little and Frank Worth
inEtn in damon and Pythi.s," the
BelascO. Lafayette square.
Blanche Sweet, Henry walthaH.
Courtney Foote. In "Hme. Sweet
Home" produced by David w.
Griffith 6ReIianceb. the Favorite,
First and III streets.
Ella Hall and Robert Leonard In
1.-THE Master Key" Fourth Episode
UpIverSaD. the Dixie, Eighth and
III streets northeast.
Carol Hathaway In "a Game of
Wits CEclairD, the Odeon, Church,
nenr Fourteenth street.
Mary Fuller in His Big Chance"
VicturD, the Lafayette, T. between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets.
Robert Edeson in THE Call of
the North" (LasLy), the Olympic,
1871 4 street.
Florence Crawford and Fred
CRellanceD, the Empire, Bis IA
street northeast.
Octavia Handworth In THE Path
Forbidden" CAIIianceD, the Savoy,
Fourteenth, near Irving.
THE aPtchwork Girl of Or (Oz
Film Company, the Lyric, Four
teenth, near Irving street
Jack Conway, Irene Hunt and
Mary Alden I'm "The Wrong Pre-
scriptiOn" CReIianceD, the Niagara,
10 seventh street.
Adele Harrington In The Coun-
try Mouse" the Strand, Ninth and
ID streets.
More thaa Queen" CPathel. the
Garden, 423 Ninth street.
fNote: These selections arc based
on the personality OF the players and
the producing company and not per
sol al inspection, except in special
C Ny
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-25
RUSSIANS CELEBRATE DAY
WITH GERMANS GIFTS

PETROGRAD Dec 25-At least Russian Battalion in
northern Poland celebrated Christmas today although the Russian
holiday does until January 7.
These troops of Gar celebrated the expense of Ger
who without gifts from home when other soldiers of
the Kaiser were proudly displaying presents.
During the fighting about Mawa detachment of Russians
made raid transport train. They swooped down great
force the defenders of the transports after brisk fight
captured quantity of Christmas presents intended for the Ger
troops.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-25
Desired To Buy" Jewels.

'On Tuesday morning our distin-
guishei visitor made known that he
desired to purchase some Jewels for
his bride-to-be. He said that royal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-25
Just the Boy He Wanted.

Tho aim Of golfers is. Of course. TO go
rnupd tho course with as few strokes
A, possible. and the man with the least
strokes wins the game. A player real
ized this once. and decided TO engage
a caddie who would help him.
"Caddie." h" said TO the boy who
came IN TO him. can you COUNT"
''Yessir." said the boy.
can YOU add upH''
"Ycssir"
We'll. what's Ave and seven and
four7"
Twelve. sir
come along" sad the golfer. you'll
do" And he engaged the boy on the
spot.-PsarsOn'S Weekly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-25

Mote: These selections arc based
on tie personality of the players and
the producing company and not per
sol al inspection, except in special
cases.-G. NJ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-25
Mean An Selfish.

what on earth are YOU crying about.
little boy" asked the ncighbor who
was strollng by an Fast End door va I'd
the other afternoon.
because I'm so mean and selfish. -
sobbed the little one.
oh. guess you're not very mean
and selfish IL IL affects you this way. ."
commented the pasSerDy. What makes
you think you are?''
See this bread an Jelly? Nell. I'm
SO mean an selfish that 7 amt a-goin'
to give Willie none Of II. Boo-ooh-hoo"'
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-25
An Aliens Last Chance.

"Lor, Mrs. Brain, wot's that 'orrible
noise goin' on in your 'Ouse?"
Yer see, Mrs. Sniff my 'usband's
gran'faryer was a German. and In case
the perlice comes rahnd 'e's practisin',
SOS e can pass for a Swiss."-By-
stander.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21

OFF FOR ATLANTA
ANNUAL CONVENTION BROTHER
HOOD OF ST. ANDREW PROMISES
TO BE LARGELY ATTENDED.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Atlanta, Ca. Sept. 20.--A thousand
delegates VIII come to Atlanta for the
twenty-ninth annual convention of the
Brotherhood of ST. Andrew. whose SEES
sions will be held here from October
II to IS, inclusive. 4-...-.,-.4
This Is the largest convention of lay
men, strictly speaking. which meets In
the United States They will come
from practically every State in the
Union. from Maine to California. While
many of the most noted Episcopal
divines from all parts of the country
will be here, taking part in features OF
the program. the convention proper
will be composed exclusively of lay
men OF the church.
Already plans have been made to
send large delegations from the prin.
cipal cities of the country. and special
~ attractive railroad rates have been
made in every direction ana for every
distance
Wednesday. October IA, will be de-
voted principally to business meetings
of the brotherhood's national council
with service in the evening. Thurs
day. October Is. with be Bible class
day, including also the organisation Of
the convention. the election of con-
vention officers and the address Of well
come by Bishop c. G.. Nelson. Sectional
conferences. followed by a general con-
ference, viii be held in the afternoon,
with "A public meeting in the evening
Friday, October Is. will be mems
church attendance day. and with pub
lie meetings. conferences and business
sessions of the convention, every min
ute of 1t will be taken up. Mems COM
munion day comes Saturday, October
IT. on which will be held the final
business session of the convention. a
general conference and many. other
meetings. Sunday. the concluding day
will be known as Inspiration Day."
with special services in various
churches morning. afternoon and even
ing.
Convention headquarters will be at
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21
mi. Iii HMuh ) ssalE1A NpA q sERrEM a 1914

this city. This speaks well for ths
organization OF the forces under Cot
lector Moncure. Of this district.
The Virginia delegation determined
to withdraw from the cbntest for the
next convention at this time, AMI
voted for New York, which got it.
Chief Deputy Meaney. as chairman
Of the nominating committee, brought
in the names Of the national officers,
among whom was Colonel Porter. H.s
election was, unanimous. and was-re-
ceived with applause. while there
was a fight on the selection Of 9th ~
national officers. Mr.. Meaney nomi-
mated Colonel Porter. Maryland ami
Virginia stood shoulder to shoulder
in casting votes during the conven-
ton
Many papers of Importance to the
service were delivered by leading del
egates, discussion of which was en-
gagged in by the virginians THE In
come Tax" received special attention,
the discussion by the Virginia 1eiega-
ton being compnmen,ed by the va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21
WITH
PLENTY Of BOOZE

Especial 10 The Richmond Nirginian.)
Mount Airy, n. c., Sept. ga mem
her of a party who claimed to have
been campaigning In the interest of
liquor in Carroll and Patrick counties.
was locked up here last night charged
with drunk enness and released today
by giving n cash bond
There were five in the party. head
ed by Mr. pehart, familiar to the
whiSkey trade of two States and all
" ere under the inference of Whiskey
when they reached here.
Joe Cockerham was more unfortu-
nate than the rest, for he Was the
Campaigner that was picked up from
the streets. The party was travelling
hi a hack, which was literally armed
with empty jugs and bottles demon
stratinE campaign methods.
The people OF this section are In
dignant that these men should come
here under these circumstances. and
owing To the proximity to the state
ling. are in hearty sympathy with the
effort fro prohibition I'm Virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21
COME AND co
AT KELLAM HOSPITAL

Six patients were discharged from
the Kellam Cancer hospital last week
as cured, and nine others entered for
treatment. Those who returned home
after successful treatment were:
Mr., D. Scott Quintin, Petersburg.
Va, cancer on nose; J. j. Ragsdale,
Houston, Va, cancer of lower lip,
Miss Willie Griffith. Danville, Va,
cancer on nose: Elder Thomas N.
Walton, Danville, Va, cancer on low
er lip; Mrs. j.. g. Satterwnite, Hem
derson, N. c.. cancer inside of mouth.
Mrs. I. III. Latham. Bowden,' N c.
These were the new patients re-
ceived: Mrs. J. Uzzell, Exit, Va;
Mrs. A. Mitchell, Oneco. Fla; Rev.
William Bostick, Biscoe. n. c.: T.
n. Shotwell. Syria, Va; w. T. Story.
Winston. n. c.; r. r. Cliett, Powers
vile, Ga; Mrs. r. l.. Pyron, Axton,
Va: Mrs. A. ]. Pearce. Winston, N.
c.; Miss Mary Jones, Henderson, N. c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21
SOCIETY

friends. and the first OF series OF
dances to be given this fall. The
music was furnished by an orchestra.
and the hall was beautifully decorated.
The chaperons were: Mines. G.. b.
Peaseley Howard Wsitlock, s. F.
Long. /. V. Hughes and N. -. Portieux.
Those dancing were: Misses Simpson.
Pugh. Alice Hooper. Genevieve
Hughes, Susie williams. Virginia Pey-
ton. Ida Bailey. Ruth Buchanan. Ann
Driver. Ruth Todd. Mary Belle Whit
lock. Dorothy Treece. Hazel Powell.
Martha Lee Stevenson. Fitzgerald
Anderson. Miss Parrish. Mary Huxter,
Katharine Doyle. Louise Seay, Jennie
Taylor. Fannie Portieux, Gladys Pey-
ton: Perry Seay. Sam Routt. Mr..
Floyd, Tom Priddy. Mr.. Hyslup. Ray
Richardson, Mr.. Christian. Joe Whar-
ton. Morgan Strots1er, Joe Peaseley,
Bob Parson. James Hughes Dumont
Martenstein. Bradstreet Peaseley,
John Doyle. Charles Tomlinson,
Cahell -,ady. Marshall Bethel, Charlie
Angel, Hunter Sutton, Reuben Newell
Lindsay Hawkins. Mr., Johnson. Nelson
Newell Fl. L. whitlock Mr. Wood.
Elliott Baughan and Mp, Leftwich.
Miss EVELYN Steger has returned 20
the city, afte ra few days visit IT,
Stuart Hall Staantef.
Miss Mary Crowell, who has been
visiting her sister in Staunton, has
returned to the city.
Mr.. and Mrs J. G.. West and Nils
Eunice NJ. West, who have been
spending the summer at Lake Ca
yuga, have returned to Gwathmey.
Miss West left Wednesday for Lynch
burg 10 resume her studies at Ran
dolph- Macon Woman's college.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21
RETURNS WILL
COME IN EARLY

The polls Will open tomorrow morn
ing at 5.5s o'clock (sunrise), and will
close at COS O'Clock tsunset). II is
generally believed that the returns
from the twenty-five city precincts
will be in before o'clock.
As the city Democratic committee
has nothing 10 dr. officially with this
election, that body has not arranged
for the returns.
The Anti-Saloon league headqea--
ters III Seventh and Grace streets, and
the hea dquarters of the Local Self
Government association, In the Cham
Der Of Commerce building, will keepih
touch with the returns, while the
Richmond lodge OF Elks will have a
special Western Union wire over
which returns from all sections OF the
State Will be received. This latter, 1t
Is announced, will be for the benefit
Of the members Of the organization
only
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21
SUGAR CONTROL
IN DIABETES

"Pharmacology has not provided
any drug which acts directly upon the
sugar forming processes of the liver.
Opium exerts an influence. but
there are so many drawbacks it's use
Is restricted, "--Dr. Won Noorden.
Vienna Authority
Let us face this issue squarely---the
ability of Fulton's Diabetic Compound
to reduce sugar in many cases OF
Diabetes in people over fifty Is
FACT IN PHYSICS, to prove which
we will send sugar formula that will
disclose the percentage from week to
week.
Chemistry knows no favorites. The
presence Of sugar is a fact and it's dis
appearance is fact. Theory plays no
part. How can there be a question
about the reality of a FACT IN
PHYSICS that Is being demonstrated
daily by the weights and measures of
analytical chemistry
We have a letter before us from
a physician whom the Medical Regis
Eastern Medical College He writes
as follows: Il have used 1t In two
cases CDiabetes) in my practice with
practically complete results and
have recommended 1t to fellow prac-
titioners who have also been success
full"
The thirst often begins to abate
and strength to increase before the
sugar shows much decline; thus
patients often know the case is re-
spending before the tests show 1t.
Formula for sugar reagent and litera-
ture mailed on request. John j. Full
ton Co, San Francisco. For sale by
all druggists Ask for pamphlet
\ Il 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21
DRUNKEN bRAWL
ENDS IN TRAGEDY

Especial to The Richmond Vlrginiaf.1
Lynchhurg. Va, Sept. 2o.--While
acting the role Of peacemaker. John
T. Edwards, aged twenty-seven. car
repairer at Monroe, was instantly
killed last night, and Hubert Shelton,
of Monroe, is In Jail at Amherst Court
house, technically charged with the
shooting.
The shooting happened during a
drunken row in a pool room this morn
ing at 1890 o'clock. where Edwards
went to try to pacify half dozen
white men. AS he walked in the door
shot fronlsa pistol struck him in the
heart and he fell dead The shot seems
not to have been intended for Ed
kards. but was probably discharged In
a scuffle. Edwards has a wife and
three children living at Alexandria.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21

Mr.. Frank bennington Beale, Of
Fredericksburg. announces the APP
preaching marriage Of his sister. Miss
Fannie Bruce Beale, to Mr.. Charles
Sale, OF Tappa hammock, Va.
The ceremony will take place
from St Georges church. Fredericks-
burg. Va, on Saturday evening,
October 3. at 8 o'clock.
There Will be no cards TO the
church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21

The Richmond viSgfnian'ss want n
columns are showing amusement seek
ers tho way to Secure free seats TO mi
Empire theater this ,Seek. wfere For
enec Roberts. one OF the worlds mos
famous emotional actresses. win ap|
pear ut tho head OF this Lucille Ii
Verne company In "zaxa." Look fol
your name in the want ad column.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21

October Will have among Its brides
ax4~~A ~-.-4 ~ n daughter
az Mr.. and Mrs Clarence @ Whiting.
Of Baltfrnore. who will be married to
nr. Walter u. Wise. THE exact date
will be decided upon the return of
Miss Whiting from Newport the first
part Of this week.
Miss Lydia Valentine Bond will be
married in October also TO Mr.. Hart
ford Willing Hare Powell, Jr., Of New
York. formerly OF phIladellhia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21
Miss Josnes Returns.

Miss Archer Joynes. who has been
La, York Harhor with her mother. Mrs.
Levin JONES, and her sister, Miss
5aIia JJvnes, has returned to the city
fer Il short stay Miss Joynes came
down 20 attend the wedding Of Miss
Mary SCARBOROUGH to Mr.. John s.
Naper, which takes place September
a4th She will return 10 New York
about the first Of October for
months stay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-21

the Ansisy hotel In the assembly room
Of which the business meetings viii be
held in the various Episcopal churches
of tht city
The Brotherhood OF st. Andrew, dis
tinctfy q faymen's organization. was
organised on ST. Andrews Day in 1883.
and now has 1900 chapters. with a
membership of more than 1890 men
and boys.
Many delegates will attend from
Richmond representing the localtEpis-
copai churches.