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The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
PRETTY TEACHER AYERS
RATE Wife BEAT HER
Gets Warrant for Mrs. Brown, Whose
Husband Is Trustee.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Highland Falls. n. Y, Dec. 16-At best
teaching is no sinecure. But Mrs. Helen
NJ. Rourke. the young and attractive
woman who instructs the youth OF
Moodna. a village near here, has found
out, according TO her own story, that
there are worse things than the monotony
of pedagogy. There was no monOtony OF
which to complain on the day she refers
to in the charge which she has made in
obtaining a warrant for the arrest OF
Mrs. Spencer Brown.
She asserts that Mrs. Brown, mistaken
ly believing that she (the teacher was
too friendly with Mr. Brown, who is a
school trustee. called at the school room
Then. she said. after a brief but heated
collopuy. Mrs. Brown seized a porcelain
lined dipper. chased her and beat her
many times with the vessel, and wound
up the performance by showing her head
through a pane of glass.
The minds of the pupils being more or
less diverted from their studies by the
proceedings. Mrs. Rourke found them
gone when a momentary pause occurred
in the proceedings.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
HERALD IS LAUDEO
Papers Fight for Higher Pay
Commended.

In appreciation of the work done by
The Washington Herald toward obtain
ing increased salaries for government
employees, the following statements were
made last night:
President II. NJ. McLarin, Federal EN-
ployes Union: u have always had an
abiding faith in the fairness of the House
of Representatives and of course it Is
increased by the vote today. l am ex-
ceedingiy grateful to The Washington
Herald and the press generally for the
interest they have taken in this move
ment for the government employe. I am
fully confident that the action OF the
House ana Senate will be marked by a
disposition to dispense fairness and Jus
tice to all"
Representative Nolan, of California
''Of course ] am pleased in the knowl-
edge that the bill for which ] have long
striven will have the opportunity to be
passed upon by the House membership.
The necessity of helping the government
employe on a small salary was first i'm
pressed on Congress through the hearings
on the Nolan bill. Naturally feel that
IT. should be given the fullest SoIsidera-
ton.
1 believe that The Washington Herald
in getting behind the poorer paid gov.
ernment employe has done splendid work
Certainly have appreciated its co-opera-
ton
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
GARRISON DENOUNCES
UNIVERSAL ALLIANCE"
Former Secretary of War Warns U. S.
of Dangers Ahead.

(By the International News serviee.)
New York, Dec. 16-Lindley NJ. Garrt-
son. former Secretary of War in the
Wilson Cabinet sounded a warning today
against the United States entering into
universal alliance Of nations, as has
been proposed. He was the principal
speaker on the "Nationalism' program
at the Lawyers Club, lis Broadway 1t
was the first speech Mr.. Garrison has
made since his resignation from the
Cabinet, in which he discussed state af-
fairs and policies.
Mr.. Garrison said: 'If the United States
is engaged, as suggested, in a universal
alliance. she is perforce a party to every
quarrel the wide world over. 1t is not
Inevitable that instead of pursuing ner
natural development along lines express
sive of her innate genius and energy she
will surely be diverted therefrom and
plunged into allen matters utterly for
eign to her real concern and her best and
vital interests
Mr.. Garrison warned against lack of
preparation for war, under guise of alb
horrence to war, saying: 'Tt is little
short of treason to deny the Importance
Of preparedness" He added that the ma
tional government has flinched, faltered
and neglected its duties in this one re-
spect and has tried to pass its neglected
duties up to the States.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
MILDER, WITH SNOW,
PROSPECT FOR TODAY
Intense Cold Expected to Moderate.
but Change Will Be Gradual.

The man in charge of the weather has
decided to spread a few clouds over the
roof of the earth today. according to re-
ports from his headquarters. Toward
evening he will gradually hide the blue
behind a gray, laden curtain and a guam
tity of snow is expected to fall over the
District in the night
The icy blasts of the past two days are
not expected to repeat their unwelcome
visit, but the aerial currents will veer
from their present southerly course and
blow due northwest. The intense cold
that has chilled Washingtonians to the
bone during the last few days will not
continue, but a gradual moderation Is
probable.
Those who have been threatening to
haul out the old red hannels and extra
heavy clothes can bide their time yet a
while.
Tomorrow is expected to dawn fair, not
cold, but with enough tang to make Con-
gressmen, government employees and
others get about at a fast clip to keen
the blood circulating normally.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
VILLA REQUESTS
BORDER PARLEY
Bandit Chief Asks Gen. Scott
to Discuss Plan for
Policing Line.
BY L. ". ID. RUCKER.

tAutchn1tIonnI NGWm ceEttcel
El Paso. Dec. 16-villa has asked for
. conference with Gen. Hugh Scott rela-
tive to policing the border and the pro-
lection of the lives and property Of
Americans and other foreigners, accord
ing to the message Of q second envoy
from the bandit, who. concealtng his
identity. arrived here today.
The second mysterious envoy from the
bandit conferred with Gen. Bell ana
State Department special agents. The
courier quoted Villa as saying that Gen.
Scott. unhampered could have settled
the Mexican situation long since and
could have prevented bloodshed and revo-
luton. Villa and Gen. Scott long have
been friends. They had several confer
ences in FL Paso and elsewhere before
villa lost the friendship Of the United
States through his raids on Columbus
and elsewhere.
Villa sent word that he has no ami
mostly towards any Americans except
dollar diplomats. who are trucking and
to Carranza.''
According to the envoy, Villa Is su-
preme in the state of Chihuahua,
ing supremacy in Sonora with the com
plete overthrow OF Carranza at hand.
Villas latest alleged proposals. through
the two ENJOYS who have appeared here
with olive branches in their hands. is
considered a complete change Of heart
from the lurid manifesto which ostensi-
bly, was issued by the bandit chieftatn
while he occupied Chihuahua City and
which reached El Paso a week ago to-
nf0hf -.
voys are taken to mean that Villa has
no intention Of attacking Pershing and
also seeks to disavow any completely in
the raids upon Columbus and Santa
Ysabel
Military men here have received an
unofficial communication from washing
ton that Gen. Scott is willing to confer
with Villa but officials on the border
are inclined to minimize that possibility
in view of the fact that such a confer
ence would imply recognition of the
bandit
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
CARABAO RECALL
''DAYS OF EMPIRE"
Veteran Service Officers Of
Philippine Campaign Dine
at the Willard.

Mess call corralled nearly 800 members
and guests of the Washington Corral
Military Order of the Carabao at the
New willard last night for the annual
dinner
At this anniversary dinner memories
went back sixteen years to the Army and
Navy Club in Manila. where a small
group of officers organized the Military
Order of the Carabao. The name was
adopted in recognition of the services
rendered the American forces by the
faithful carabao. a water buffalo, the
beast Of burden In the islands.
The founders OF the order had no idea
that the organization would attain its
present proportions. Today its roll con-
tains nearly 1000 names. among which
may be found nearly all the army, navy
and Marine Corps officers who have
served in the Philippines.
Toast to President.
The festivities last night were opened
by Capt John H. Gibbons. Paramount
Carabao. who proposed a toast to the
President of the United States, which waE
followed by the Star Spangled Banner
by the Marine Band.
"a parade followed. AS lhelr names
were called ''notables'' entered in uni
form on hobby horses and made
speeches in rhyme. Those called were:
Maj. Gen. George Barnett, Admiral Will
lam S. Benson. Rear Admiral Leigh C.
Palmer, Brig. Gen. Henry P. Mccain and
Paymaster General Samuel MCGOWAN.
Commander Noble E. Irwin was Bonn
binero" for the evening.
A feature was the fight OF an aero
plane over the heads OF the diners. It
brought messages to the ''Bombinero."
which he read aloud. One read: "Rumor
that dry wave Is headed toward WASH
ington. To insure existence OF refresh
ments at this dinner am forwarding sup
ply of select vino for immediate and
future use"
shower American Flags.
The second appearance Of the aeroplane
introduced the novelty of an attack Of
antfaircraft guns, bombs exploding all
about the aeroplane showering confetti
and American flags.
A Filipino market day, showing a
Carabao cart, with natives and a realistic
cock-hght were well staged and during
CONTINUED ON PAGE -FOUR.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
Advocates of Federal Pay In
creases Outnumber Oppo-
nents 263 to II on Spe-
cial Rule Issue

Advocates of higher salaries for
government and District employees
won an overwhelming victory in the
hrst test vote in the House of Rep
resentatives yesterday and the stage
was set for the real battle, which viii
begin when Congress eonvenes at
noon tomorrow. The victory yester-
day was direct result of the move
ment inaugurated by The Washing
ton Herald several weeks ago.
The fight in the House centered
around Chairman Henry, of the Com
mittee on Rules. and Chairman Fitz-
gerald, of the Committee on Appro-
priations. A roll-call on the question
at issue found zo3 members voting 10
sustain the rules chairman in open
ing up the legislative, executive and
judicial bill to amendment as against
II members favoring the New York
Representative in his fight to limit
amendments to Section 6.
In substance the vote shows conclu-
sively that the sentiment of the Hous.
faVors a larger increase for government
employees than the and 10 per cent in
creases granted by the Committee on Ap-
propriations
The vote leaves the measure open for
the admission Of the Nolan S-a-dAy
minimum wage bill and other amend
ments designed TO grant larger increases
than those provided by the committee.
II permits a separate vote on each
amendment and provides for fun debate
Special Rule Voted.
Action developed the moment section Q
was reached in the reading Of the Ieg1s-
lative executive and judicial bin. Fol-
lowing a series OF conferences with lead
ers Of the House and supporters Of the
movement for higher wages, the Rules
Committee of the House had voted 20
grant a special rule that would make
amendments to section not subject % q
point Of order
Chairman Henry gained recognition at
once and offered the privileged resolu-
ton. Representative Fitzgerald was on
his feet Immediately to interpose an OBJ
lection. He declared his opposition 90
the rule and said II was not such a. hs
had requested from the committee
The previous question being one OF or
der. forty minutes was allowed for d1s-
cussion OF the rule.
Fitzgerald Is Bitter.
Representative Fitzgerald being the only
member to rise in opposition. the rule
Was allotted the full time in opposition
He expressed qualification that the Com
nittee on Rules would lose its present
chairman at the next session Henry did
not run for reelection to Congress. but
was defeated for Senator) and denounced
the action of the Rules Committee as
the most remarkable spectacle he had
ever witnessed in his long experience
in the House.
He characterized the action as arrogant
and as expressing complete contempt for
CONTINUED on PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
us. WORKERS TRIUMPH
IN. HOUSE TEST VOTE
ON HERALD MOVEMENT
Days Developments In
Fight for Higher Pay

L House Rules Committee reports
privileged resolution that throws
open legislative bill to general
amendments. and makes in order
all amendments for salary in
creases, including the Nolan bill.
2 Borland amendment adding an
extra hour to the time schedule Of
government clerks and employees
defeated in committee.
J. Mass meeting arranged for to-
morrow night. at Convention Hall.
for Increased salaries.
4. District appropriation bill COM
pieted by appropriations committee
with the exception of the rate of
salary increases.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
$I2,O0O,OOO Hotel
PLANNED in GOTHAM
E. M. Statler Will Erect Hostelry Con-
tanning 200 Rooms.
CBy the international News Service.

CBy the international News service.)
New York, Dec, 16.-The operation of
the Pennsylvania Hotel, at first planned
as the largest hotel in this city changed
hands today Under the plans of the new
operators 1t will be the largest hotel in
the world. This change followed the
passing Of the operating lease from F. ].
Machette to f. VI. Statler, president of
the Hotel Statler Company. Mr.. Machette
had obtained the lease from the Penn
sylvania Railroad.
Mr. Statler will construct a hotel with
200 rooms at an approximate cost of
about s12OOC,OfO. The first plans called
for a 1,200-room structure Excavations
for the mammoth hotel is already In
progress. 1t will occupy a tract in Sew
snth avenue. facing the Pennsylvania
Station. having a frontage of 400 feet In
Thirty-third street and 200 feet In Thirty
second street. The Pennsylvania will be
sixteen stories In height.
The Statler Hotel Company is now
operating large hotels in Buffalo, Cleve-
land and Detroit. 1t is constructing an
other at ST. Louis.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
GRIM BUSINESS
OF WAR ALLIES.
SINGLE CONCERN
Entente Powers Proceed to
Carry on Persistent Ham
mering at Teutons.
PEACE FEELER IGNORED
Verdun Success Followed Up-Britons
Fight on Meuse as Russians
Make Gains.

Special Cable TO- Ths Washington Herald.
Paris. Dec. 16-France has answered
the Kaisers peace proposals with her .I2
centimeter guns. The Russian Duma has
given the answer of the Bear. A member
Of the British war council has asserted
that England wants no peace on the
terms offered by Germany.
It Is believed here tonight that the ac-
ton of the Duma, combined with the
successful attack by French troops, at
Verdun, Is an accurate forecast of the
answer Of the entire entente.
While the French troops are continuing
to press their advance on the Verdun
front, the British troops on the Meuse
are locked in a desperate troops with
the Kaiser's soldiers, and similarly, on
the 'front.' in Mesopotamia, the British and
French have started a new offensive.
The Russian armies in the Carpathians
are reported to have redoubled their ef-
forts to strike a crushing blow at Won
Falkenhayn and Mackensen, and several
minor successes have been recorded by
the war Office in Petrograd.
English Resistance Capitalized.
London advices state that the British
nation is preparing to settle down to a
period of war life appromixating the
conditions that have existed for SO long
in Germany. After the new year. the
people will be made acquainted with war
bread and sugar allowances. and travel
iEg will be restricted. From steps already
taken II is certain that the drastic
changes mean that Great Britain is pre-
pairing to back the sentiments Of Earl
Grey and continue the war until Ger
many's power has been crushed
A statement given out by the foreign
at PefrnCrad n
the speech of the foreign minister in the
Duma. unqualifiedly rejecting the peace
Overtures of the central powers. It Is
stated that Russia Is desirous Of effect
ing lasting peace. but declares that
Russia cannot speak of peace with an
opponent who has proclaimed herself the
victor" The statement adds:
THE rejection OF Germany's proposal
III no sense places Russia in the post Of
a nation not desirous of durable peace
or insensible to the urgent necessity OF
Tescuing Europe from the calamity which
has cast its shadow over the entire
world. But Russia will continue to suffer
this calamity and add indefinitely to
the sacrifices which she has already
Castrophe threatened by German Imperial
ambitions"
What the French Did.
These results were achieved by the
French in their sudden blow struck
against the crown princes front before
Verdun. east Of the Meuse, yesterday:
More than 5000 prisoners were taken.
including so officers.
Eighty-one guns were captured or de-
stroyed. The villages of Vacherauville
and LOuvemont. Chambrette Farm, and
the PardamOuEt and Besonvaux works
we're recoUquered. The positions thus re-
occupied are close to those held by the
French on the right bank of the Meuse
before the crown princes great Verdun
Offensive degan last February.
The French attack was delivered by
rbCut rT."CO men and the front attacked
as held by about the same number.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
Telegraph Tips

Berlin. Dec. 16.-Beginning tonight,
cafes, theaters and hotels in Berlin must
close at 1870 and stores at D. m. Rail
traffic in the city will be suspended a;
l1:9O to save fuel
Letter, millionaire clubman, of Washing
ton. was recovering today from an ac-
cident that nearly cost him the sight OF
one eye. While hunting ducks, Letter
ran a reed into his eye
Berlin. Dec. 16-The first appeal for
volunteers to the civil army was posted
in Magdehurg yesterday.
Liverpool, Eng, Dec. 16-The boiler
makers strike has ben settled. The men
will return to work Monday.
st. Paul. Minn., Dec. ia proposal
for the manufacture of print paper at the
State penitentiary on the same basis as
twine Is now manufactured has been dis
cussed by the legislative committee o.
the Minnesota Editorial Association.
Buenos Ayres, Dec. 16.-The minister of
finance has accepted a short-term Ioar
Of SIS 900 at 6 per cent, offered by
New York bankers. Senor Naon, Ar
gentine Ambassador at Washington,
has been authorized to sign the notes
Winnipeg, Man, Dec &c. F. Doherty,
minister of justice has Refused to grant
new trial to Thomas Kelly, wealthy
contractor, convicted and sentenced to
prison for conspiracy to defraud the
goSernment of Manitoba in connection
with the erection of parliament buildings
here.
Annapolis, Md, Dec. 16.-The midship-
men of the first class held their annual
Christmas carnival. TraditionalIy the
celebration has taken place early Christ
mas morning, but since permission has
been given the midshipmen to leave the
city during the holidays the date has
been advanced.
Chisholm, Mimi. Dec. 1S.-oficial an
nouncement is made at the local head
quarters of the Great Northern ore prop
critics that beginning Friday a general 10
per cent increase in wages will be given
to all its employees.
Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 16.-"Barber pole
signs have been painted on all Southern
Railway crossing gates in an effort to
attract the attention of reckless automo-
ole uTlNcTS. CApCIlCuSC has ouo"h lndl
many automobile drivers dash across rail-
way tracks without regarding the stop.
Look and Lsten'\ signs, and some of
them have even crashed through the
gates at crossings.
Casnovia, Mich. Dec. ga breach of
promise action for $4,000 has been filed
by Iceland Hammond, a Chicago aviator,
against Mrs. Virgil Bodell, Of this village.
He asserts Mrs. Bodell. at that time un-
married, but now the wife of a prosperous
farmer. r.omised to marry him while
they were on a trip above the clouds, but
Tilted him for the farmer.
Alton, Ill, Dec. 1.-TWO men were
killed and several injured In an explosion
which wrecked two stations of the Stand
ard Oil Company at Woodriver, III, near
here, early today. and threatened the de-
struction by fire OF ten large tanks filled
with oil.
London. Dec. 16.-The Swedish steamer
vala and the Norwegian ship Brask have
been sunk. The Vala was destroyed by
a mine. Lloyds report the crew of the
vala saved, but Christiania message
said fourteen were missing.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
Rep. Borland Proposes
Daylight Saving Bill

Congress win be asked to pass
on the daylight saving scheme at
the present session. Representative
Borland. of Missouri. began work
on such a measure today.
1t Is designed to put into opera
ton Federal law for the daylight
saving schero which practically all
of the nations of Europe adopted
at the beginning of the war.
The plan contemplates putting
all clocks ahead one hour dur
ing the summer months.
The Federal government could
put the plan in effect in the Dis
trict Of Columbia. all agencies of
interstate commerce, and in the
mails.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
GET PAPER OFFER
Publishers Receive Proposal
From Manufacturers.

An oner by manufacturers of new.
print paper to sell their 1917 OUTPUT, now
contracted for. at the average contract
price according to a pro rata distribution
to be agreed upon by the newspaper
publishers. was the only tangible pro-
position submitted toward a solution of
the present unprecedented news print
paper shortage at the meeting of pub
llshers, manufacturers and jobbers yes
terday before the Federal Trade Commits
sion at the New Willard Hotel.
Following brief discussion of this offer
by representatives of the smaller pup-
fishers, who did not suggest an alterna-
tive proposition. the hearing was ad-
Journed until tomorrow.
Committees representing the three
parties at interest will meet then with
the Federal Trade Commission to frame
QUESTIONABLE to be sent all publishers
In this country to ascertain their paper
requirements for the next year, what
paper supplies they have contracted for.
and to what extent they are willing to
relinquish a percentage of their con-
tracts, so that smaller publishers may
be taken care of.
Put Up to Big Publishers.
In making this offer the manufacturers
said they believed all publishers re-
quirements could be taken care of at
equitable prices II the larger publishers,
who now have practically the entire
supply for 1917 under contract, would
agree to relinquish from to 10 per cent
OF the amount their contracts call for.
Representatives of the jobbers offered
10 distribute the paper which might be
relinquished from existing contracts to
smaller publishers at an increase OF ]
cent per pound over prevailing contract
prices.
The committee which is to prepare the
QUESTIONABLE in conjunction with the Fed
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
WARNED BY WIRELESS,
ship EVADES U-BOATS
Passengers Oh French Liner Chicago
Nearly Panic Stricken.

CBy the International News Service. D
New York, Dec. 16-Dodging through
the Atlantic, far OF her course, to avoid
a German raider that was supposed to
be in the vicinity. the French liner Chi
cago arrived today from Bordeaux four
days overdue. The 80 passengers on
board did not breathe easily until the
friendly shores OF the United States were
sighted.
When wireless warnings Of the supposed
presence Of the German raider were re-
ceived on December 6 a panic among
the steerage passengers was narrowly
averted-
Aboard the Chicago were twenty SOL
diers who have been fighting with the
allies and who came here on furlough to
spend Christmas. Among them were two
American members OF the French flying
corps. George Rockwell and William
Frey.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-17
MISSING GEMS FOUND
in Chinese LAUNDRY
Anonymous Note Leads to Recovery
of $4,000 of Stolen Jewels.
pecial to Ths Washington Herald

Special to Ths Washington Herah
New York, Dec. ia mysterious let
ter which was received by the Lamport
and Holt Steamship Company led to the
recovery Of gems valued at 0o00 which
were taken from the office on the COM
pany's pier, at the foot of Montague
street. Brooklyn. The jewels were found
in Chinese laundry. In Brooklyn, which
was mentioned in the letter as the place
where they had been left. The letter was
unsigned.
How the jewels found their way to the
laundry and the circumstances in which
they were stolen from the pier the police
have not revealed. A close watch is
being kept at the home of missing
clerk, formerly employed at the pier
The jewels included Brazilian diamonds
valued at 5000. and pearls valued at
5000. They had been deposited at the
office of the steamship company to await
the action OF the consignee.