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The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
DISTRICT BILL GOES
|. BACK TO Lower HOUSE
Page May Ask House to Disagree with
Senate Changes and 1t Will
Go TO Conference.

The District appropriation bill, carry
ing $12,3I2,32i, which was passed by the
Senate Monday. was formally received in
the House yesterday. Representative Page,
Of North Carolina. chairman of the sub
Ommittee in charge OF the bill, did not
ask unanimous consent that the House
disagree to all Senate amendments and
send the bill to conference, because the
House sat all day in Committee of the
Whole. and he wants a quorum when he
makes this move i'm case a fight is started.
Mr.. Page probably will seek today to
have the House disagree to the Senate
amendments. appoint conferees and send
the bill back to the Senate. The Senate
will appoint cOnferees and then the bill
will so into conference, where the fight
over the half-and-half plan may be re-
ne wed.
With the Senate hacking continuance Of
the present system Of apprOpriating for
the District and the House seeking repeal
of this half-and-half plan, a compromise
may have TO he effected that will take the
form of a Congressional investigation OF
fiscal relations between the governments
| Of the United States and the District
Such an investigation is regarded by some
members of Congress as the only way to
settle for all time the controversy over
the half-and- half plan.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
BABY CONTEST CLOSES TODAY.
Medal and Certificates VIII Be Dis.
trfbuted This Afternoon.

Miss Estelle Wheeler. in charge of
the better baby contest which the
Washington Diet Kitchen Association
has been conducting at its five stations
in various parts of the city. announced
last night that the contest will close
this afternoon at o'clock when the
medal and certificates WI be award
ed to mothers of the babies which
have beer given the highes- averages.
Miss Wheeler announced that all
mothers in Washington will be well
come in the auditorium in Woodward
& Lothrop's when the medal and GER
tificates are awarded. A model infant
welfare station will be operated in the
auditorium so that mothers may see
how better baby work is being done
by the Diet Kitchen.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
Holding Local Bible Conference.

Rev. Clarence A. Vincent, IOstor of
the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church, made the opening address be-
fore local Bible conferenc. which
was begun last evening at the Brook
land Memorial Church. Rev. John T.
Huddle, pastor of the st. Pauls Luth-
eran Church, Will speak tonight, and
among the other speakers who will ad-
dress the conference are Rev. Paul r.
Hickok, of the Metropolitan Freshly
terrain Church; Hon. William A. Wilbur,
dean Of the George Washington Uni
versity; G. +. Dunkum, superintendent
of the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company: Rev. Charles (. FuItz, pastor
of the North Capitol Street United
Brethren Church; Rev. John Britain
Clark, OF the First Presbyterian
Church: Rev. Cove G. johnson, of the
Emmanuel Baptist Church.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20

| CONTINUED IRON PAGE ONE.
$1,000 to get a bill through Congress to
| put you on a salary. l declined to have
| anything to do with it, and understand
| they have gone to Crandall Mackey. Sub
! sequently, Mr.. Easby-Smith informed me
| that Masters was the one who had en-
| deavored to secure his services In press
| ing such a bill before Congress, and
stated that he was made to feel he had
| been approached because of his friendly
| relations and supposed influence with
| Representative johnson.
Snys Mackey Admitted 1t.
Mr.. CrandalI Mackey was openly ac-
cused in a group of lawyers in corridor
| of the court house of being retained by
Masters and Kinnear to procure the pro-
| posed legislation. He admitted his ac-
tivities in the matter while denying he
was paid for them"
Auditor Dent then describes the
steps to obtain support in the COM
munity for the campaign" which he
alleges was instigated by Masters to
have his fee system changed to a sal
airy. Mr.. Dent charges:
Through friends of Kinnear and
Masters. among whom appears to have
been George w. Evans, disbursing clerk
of the Interior Department, a resolu-
ton was put through the West End
Citizens Association proposing that
the auditor be put on a salary of $4,000.
The Brightwood Citizens Association,
largely controlled by Lambert and it's
president. Louis p. Shoemaker, his
friend and client. and of which asso-
citation Daniel orc. CaIlagh Ian asso-
ciate of Lambert's in attending to
minor law matters for Shoemaker).
and C. c. Lancaster (who has close
business relations with Shoemaker),
are also members, passed a resolution.
proposed by Callaghan, favoring the
bill. Later. one James NJ. Wood. an
associate In Lancaster's office, had
passed by the Northeast Citizens Assoc
citation, n similar resolution.
subcommittee Report Coming.
"a section of the press claimed by
Lambert to be. and well known to be.
amenable to his suggestions was call
ed upon to help the movement" Au-
dltor Dent also charges that Kinnear
and Masters succeeded in putting
through a resolution by the Mid-City
Citizens Association in aid of their
alleged campaign.
The subcommittee of the Senate
Judiciary Committee which was pre-
scented with these charges by Auditor
Dent Is composed of Senators Chiffon.
chairman: OverInan, and Brandegee. 1t
rs expected that the subcommittee viii
make report to the full committee on
Monday
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
GIVE COMEDY FOR POOR.
sta Patrick's Players Appear In
Benefit at Caro-; Hall.

Contrary Mary" a comedy in three
acts, was given for the benefit of poor
women and children under the care OF
the Ladies OF Charity of st. Patrick's
Church by st. Patrick's Dramatic Asso-
citation at Carroll Hall last night. Rev
John NJ. Mcnamara. of ST. Patricks,
aided Mr.. William Bagnam in producing
the play.
Those who had roles were George Deg
nan. Frederick Thuee, Frank p. Hardin,
James Fegan, Walter OLone, Make
Lyons, Helen Sheckles, Majorie Lucas,
Cecilia Rupert. and Rose Carroll.
st. Patrick's Stringed Orchestra. COM
posed of Miss Lillian Milovlch, leader;
Miss Lillian Koeehling, Frank Howard.
Miss Mary RiegeL. William Bagnam, and
Charles Weston. furnished music between
the acts.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
Frank Sentence STAYED.

An ORDER was entered in the Supreme
Court yesterday suspcnding further pro-
ceedings in the case of Leo NJ. Frank at
Atlanta, convicted and under sentence
or death for the murder Of Mary PheEan.
The order will require Sheriff Wheeler to
retain custody of the prisoner. but he is
ordered TO suspend the Judgment OF the
lower court directing the execution Of the
prisoner. which Judgment is declared 10
be suspended and superseded" until fur
ther orders OF the Supreme Court
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
CANNOT STOP FOOD EXPORTS.
President Says Law Is Needed Il
Reduce Prices.

President Wilson yesterday held that
he has no authority to place an embargo
on foOdstuffs to prevent them from
reaching prohbitiye prices. Such author
ty. he said. would have to be conferred
through legislative action. He indicated,
however. that the investigation of the
department of Justice into soaring grain
prices is close to his heart.
In a communication to Chairman Lever,
of the House Committee on Agriculture.
Acting Secretary of Agriculture VroOman
reported that the government is unable
to state just how much wheat, meat
flour and other food products are held in
reserve in the United States. This in
formation was given as the result OF a
resolution of inquiry introduced in the
House by Representative Farr. OF Penn
sylvania, who believes reserves of food
have been so reduced that prices may ad-
vance TO such high figure as to render
necessary a ban upon all export ship
ments.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
HERALD THE ONLY NEWSPAPER TO &.
PUBLISH BILLY" SUNDAYS SERMON

The Washington Herald the only newspaper which published
Billy Sundays Convention Hall address. The Herald printed what Sum
day said verbatim from stenOgaphc The Herads morning
contemporary published what described Sundays dversnce
copyrighted probably what Sunday intended say not at
all what he did oneourh of The Heras morning
temporary also published conspicuous type what called Billy Sum-
days compliments mady of which compliments appeared
its report the address and of which Sunday gave
here The afternoon papers each published portion
address did read The Washington Herald you did
what Billy Sunday said at Convention Hail.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
In RAID FROM SKIES,
ZEPPELINS KILL FIVE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

Members of his family were buried under
a mass of debris, but later were taken
out and sent to hospital mother and
a baby in another house were injured,
and were given medical aid
Six or seven bombs were dropped
on Kings Lynn by the lowering air
machines which reached there about
1915 p. m.
Kings Lynn is not far from Sand
bingham. where King George and his
consort had been staying Several
bombs struck near the palace, but did
not injure the structure. After cir
cling over the 7,OOO-acre estate, which
is noted as a favorite resting place
of the late King Edward ard the
present ruler, the airships started
away.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
Valuable Furs Stolen.

Mystery surrounds the Disappearance
Of two furs, valued at 500. from the fur
rier establishment Of Stinemetz & Son
BOZ F street northwest Il Is believed the
turs were stolen by a professional rogu,
during the Christmas and New Veal
business rush. Several detectives are
working on the case
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20

mittee from consideration of one Of the
prohibition measures now before il. but
even IL We did and succeeded In getting
the Senate to pass it. there is little
chance that the measure would get
through the House at this session. II
the bill died in the House with the
close of the session all our work would
have to be done over again at the next
session"
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
MRS. PETRIE WINS PRIZE.
Won Largest Number of Medal Con-
tests In W. {. +. U Last Year.

tests In W. I. H Last ear
Prizes to the most active workers for
prohibition were awarded yesterday at
the quarterly meeting of the District
Woman's Christian Temperance Union at
Vermont Avenue Christian Church Mrs.
u. S. Petrie was presented with the ma
ti"naI prize for holding the largest num-
Der of gold medal contests. Mrs. +. X.
Jones was awarded a flag for getting the
greatest number of white ribbon re-
vruits.' Presentation speecehs were made
by Mrs. Lucretia Hanson and Mrs. f. n.
Bradley.
Rev. Earle Whitley, pastor Of the
church. delivered an address of welcome.
Mrs. Norman Hill responded. Wilson l..
Gill. president OF the American Patriotic
League; Mis-. Margaret Dye Ellis, and
Mrs. Ella Thatcher made addresses. 4
feature of the meeting was the singing of
a prohibition song to the tune of Tippc-
rary. Mrs. NJ. e. Hull led in prayer and
reports were read by Mrs. Theresa A.
Williams and Mrs. Edna Proctor.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
DIGS GRAVE; NEARLY BURITD.
Leg Broken When He Tries to Es-
cape from Pit

New York, Jan. I9-James Lombardo,
of Brooklyn. narrowly escaped being
buried alive in a grave in which he was
digging in ST. Johns Cemetery today.
The rain-soaked sides gave way when the
excavation was almost completed.
LombardO was buried to the waist. In
his frantic efforts to free himself he
broke his left leg and knee.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
Bombs Thrown mt ships.

Sheringham. a small town five miles
from Cromer. received only passing
notice. Two bombs were hurled there.
but no damage of consequence was
done.
The Zeppelins are also believed to
have thrown several bombs at war
ships that guard the coast, a ri which
followed the airships in their course
along the coast.
While such a raid had not been unex-
pected, there is great perturbation to-
night, and fears have increased that an
air raid on London may occur soon.
Yarmouth, the most serious sufferer of
the raid. is a popular watering place, ten
miles east of Norwich. 1t stands on
narrow peninsula between the River
Yare and the North Sea, and is con-
nected by bridges with the Little Var
mouth and Gorlestone. on the right bank
of the Yare. The river is lined with
extensive quays. There is considerable
shipbuilding and many factories for the
manufacture of ropes. sails, and nets.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
MKINLEY DIMES REPUBLICANS.
Former Chairman of National Com
mIttee Is Host at willard.

Republican success in 1916 was the
spirit of a social gathering of officers
and members of the National Republic
an Congressional Committee in the New
Willard Hotel last night.
The dinner, at which the majority OF
the committee members were present.
was given by w. B. Mckinley. OF ILL
nois. former chairman of the commit
tee and member of the House. who is
on his way to South America.
Those present were Committeeman
Woods, Patton, Fairchilds, Esch,
French. Austin, Brandegee, Gardner.
Tess, Stevenson. Bartholdt, Eyersman,
and Mr.. Mckinley.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
DRY" fight HAS
been GIVEN UP
Sheppard Says Anti-liquor
Forces Decide to Let the
Movement Drop.
LITTLE CHANCE IN HOUSE
MARITIME Resolution Seeking This In
quiry Must Be Passed Again by Sen
ate to Insure Investigation.

Senator Sheppard. of Texas, IeGNar OF
the forces which want the District of Co.
Iumbla made dry" yesterday declared
that these forces definitely have deter
mined not to renew the fight in Congress
during this session for prohibition in the
National Capital After making this
statement, Senator Sheppard said:
But something may happen that will
cause us to change our decision
Senator Sheppard indicated that the
prohibition forces intend to concentrate
on the inquiry to be made into charges
that the District Excise Board has vio-
lated the excise law in granting liquor
licenses in Washington. This investiga-
ton will be started at the earliest pos
sible moment" he said.
sheppard Heads Probers.
Senator Sheppard is chairman of the
committee of five Senators yesterday sp-
pointtd by the Vice President to investi-
gate the excise board. Mr.. Sheppard and
Senator Jones. Of Washington, represent
the ''drys." Senator James, of Kentucky,
and Senator Hitchcock arc the two COM
mittee members WHO oppose prohibition
in the District. Senator Dillingham;, of
Vermont, is the committee member whose
mind is open on The liquor question.
1t was discovered that the resolution
for an inquiry of the excise board intro
duced by Senator MARITIME. of New Jer-
sey and adopted by the Senate without
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20

1t will cost Australia about SIS OOO, 900
to open the Murray River to navigation
and to construct an irrigation system
that will develop 1.5OO.OOO acres Of land.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
GERMAN Chief
TALKS OF WAR
Lieut.. Gen. Won Falken-
hayn Sees Kaiser
Success.
CAN FIGHT INDEFINITELY
Will Continue Struggle Until Foe Is
Completely Crushed, War
Minister Asserts.
CAN FIGHT INDEFINITELY
Special Cable to The Washington HcraIn.

SpeciaI Cable to The Washington Herald.
General Field Headquarters of the Ger
man Armies lin Franco, Jan. 10 (via
London. Jan. I9-Lieut. Gen. Erich Won
FaIkenhayn. German minister of war
and chief of stan of German armies in
the field. gave his first interview today
He talked frankly of the present mill
tary situation and the prosperity.
Gen. Won Falkenhayn, who succeeded
Count Won MOltke is responsible under
the Emperor for the strategy in the
great world war.
Our present situation is excellent he
said. I'VE have carried the war into the
enemy's country on both fronts; we are
still there after five months of war. Our
present lines are very strong; the adj
vantage is all on our side thus far.
1T is wrong to interpret the opera
TOMS in Flanders as an attemp- on
our part to reach Calais and "utflank
the allied armies
The French and British attempt to
force their way north to separate us
from the sea and envelope our right
flank and rear, relieve Antwerp and
oblige us to retire from Belgium
Respect for British.
What is your view of the widely
heralded general offensive and Hitch
eners new army" was asked.
The offensive was to begin. accord
ing to Gen. Jonre's order. on Deem
her IL Thus far we have not only
held our lines successfully. but have
even gained ground. More of such Of
fensiVe can only be welcomed to us.
THE British are good fighters and I
respect them, but an army without
necessary officers and nOnCommission-
ed officers is scarcely an army. They
may send them over to attack us. but
think we are strong enough to beat
them and drive them back with bloody
heads"
How long do you think the war may
or can last"
1T can last indefinitely for us.
see nothing that can force US to stop
fighting"
viii Crush Foe.
DO YOU know when the recruits Of the
1875 class are to be called to tine colors:
October l. 1915, is the normal date"
Il was occupying myself with this ques-
ton yesterday Does that look as If there
is any lack of soldiers? We have more
troops in Berlin today than in peace
times. They still need training, how
ever. No men are sent to the fr";'t with
out adequate preparation.
You have been at the front auS know
that there is no slackening in the zeal
of the men for their task. No; we can
go on indefinitely"
And how far does Germany wish TO
carry this war-until the other side is
completely crushed?
Until they are SO defeated that the
possibility of a repetition of this I'M
provoked attack upon us is completely
eliminated"
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
AND THE JOKE
IS ON TUMULTY
Chauffeur Obeyed Order and
Blythe and Whaley Were
Miscarried.
THE STORY GETS ABROAD
Magazine Writer Was Late for Dinner
and Representative Nearly
Missed His Train.
THE STORY GETS ABROAD

Samuel G. Blythe. popular magazine
author. and Representative +. S. Whaley,
of South Carolina, are apartment dwell
ers at the Burlington. In itself that fact
is not a cause for hilarity. But add one
taxicab. one handsome private automo-
bile with a chauffeur who is a model of
obedience-to commands given by his
employer-and the little story which is
causing chuckles among Washington's
official circles is complete-all at the eX-
pense of Joseph p. Tumulty, Secretary
to the President.
Sam Blythe. of the Burlington, was
invited 10 dinner at the navy yard sew
eral nights ago. Representative Whaley,
of the Burlington. on that same evening
had business out of town, and desired to
reach Union Station. The telephone saw
use in both cases.
Mr.. Blythe received a phone message
from Secretary Tumulty informing him
that an automobile, Mr.. Tumulty's own
machine, would be sent to convey him
to the navy yard. Mr.. Whaley phoned
for taXicab like an ordinary citizen
Scene in front of the Burlington: En-
ter Representative Whaley. nervously
CHANGING at his watch. Enter Secre-
tary Tumultys magnificent conveyance.
Chauffeur salutes. Congressman climbs
in with the manner of a king stepping
up on a royal dias. Exit chauffeur,
auto. and Congressman.
Blythe Says Things.
One minute later. Scene the same:
Enter Mr.. Blythe-Better drop the cur
tain here! Samuel G., after the loss of
some valuable minutes and his good
will toward the Presidents secretary,
was forced to use an ordinary taxi
Meanwhile. Representative Whaley
awakes with a start to find himself in
the neighborhood of the Navy Yard and
hood of train time.
Hey. you chauffeur. where are you
going?'' cries the wrathy solOn.
ITO the Navy Yard, sir" comes the
reply.
Navy Yard. be blowed-I want to go
to Union Station, you -
Obedience is a virtue in a chauffeur
Mr.. Tumulty's chauffeur is obedient.
Never was abduction more realistic.
The Representatives. pleas for a right
about-face" were as vain as similar pleas
sometimes are in the House. of which he
is a member. But at length he succeed
ed in making the power. inherent in all
great men, felt by the chauffeur. Con-
gresham Whaley reached the Union Sta
ton and made his train.
Poor Samuel Gle did fill his dinner
engagement but later found occasion to
inquire politely of his friend, Mr. Tum-
uIty, what had happened to the auto
mobile Investigation resulted, follow
ed by leak in confidence somewhere.
Anyway, the world now knows the story
of the miscarried carriage. Mr.. Blythe
is out a little taxi fare and the joke is
said to be on Mr.. Tumulty.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
ENEMIES DESIRE
TO REDUCE FEES

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20
Now You Can See it in The Herald's
Moving Pictures

You Zeppns the outskirts of Parhe British Crey
Abouk and ogue that sunk by the German U9he
the National Bank Brusse-arty battle outside Louvae gallant Bel
ans fighting Nmu-he German army entering Bushe actual
the surrender Of the capital the Germans siege Of Anwephe
stricken inhabitants fleeing from the doomed city
The Washington herald., 1915-01-20

Belgian Russian German, English French Canadian, East Indian in the
the great struggle the baee Europ-you have been reading
about the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-02-26

Wilson Delays New Session of Con-
gress on the Shipping BilI-To
Seek Views of Public.

Washington, Feb. 19-There will be
no immediate extra session of the Six
ty-fourth congress. The president has
settled all doubts The president is far
from well. His nervous system is for
a time at least impaired Occasional
headaches have drifted into periodical
neuralgia and this now shows symp-
toms of becoming chronic. Mr.. Will
son will welcome the rest and change
which he viii md in the trip to Cali
fornia and the exposition. The presi-
dent will tap the wires of public opin-
ion at every stop between Washington
and San Francisco on the shipping
bill in an endeavor to get his cue for
future action. And when Mr., Wilson
returns to Washington he will have
made up his mind between two courses,
whether to call his extra session of the
Sixty-fourth congress on May 5 or on
September 15. This is the presidents
schedule to date. 1t Is authentic.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-02-26
FLASHES
OFF THE WIRE

Paris, Feb. ia report is current
here. but not confirmed, that a mutiny
occurred at Client in the beginning
of the month in which about five thou
sand men, including thirty officers,
were involved. According to this re-
port the mutineers were bound two
and two and sent in the direction OF
Brussels, Malines. Antwerp and Ma
muir.
Berlin, Feb. 2o.-The German sub
marine U-2, which sank the British
warship Pathfinder and also some
British merchant ships in the Irish
sea. has returned unchanged to the
base at Wilhelmshaven The sub
marines commander, Captain Lieuten-
ant Hersing, has been decorated with
the Iron Cross for bravery.
London, Feb. 19.-Potato riots IN
Schonberg, Germany. are reported by
the Exchange Telegraph company
correspondent in Amsterdam. Officials
superintending the sale were beaten
and the municipal buildings partially
destroyed, he asserts.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-02-26

Strict Neutrality of Brother Wack.
"I's plumb nootral bout de war, and
abomnably abuses to 'scuss it wild no
body!" declared Brother Wack. wy,
tudder day / say to muh wife-good-
lookin' yallah lady dat powdahs her
face 'twell she 'magines she's most
white-I says. Blame If don't b'lieve
dem Frenchmen is gwine to win.
uh-kase dey's got de Turcusses fun
Af-ica wild 'em. Dem niggers is sho'
nun fighters, and rs kindah prejudy
to'a'ads EN-
"Hoh'! says she. Dem black apes!
| thinks de Germans will win, and |
certingly admiahs dem big polly
gentlemen dat looks so much like
bishops. | sholy thinks whole lot of
a bishop
"Uh-well, I'm skinny. muhse'f. and
as black as load o. coal. but | was
plumb nootral bout it. all de same. |
dess says, sYass'm. been nodicin' dat
fact for sometime!' an rotched out
and slapped her fiat. "-Kansas City
star