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The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
FELTON, RESIGNS
RAILWAY POST
Directed American Rail-
ways In France; May
Succeed McAdoo.

S. NJ FELTON,, Director General of
Military Railways, who directed the
vast system of American railways in
France. has rendered his resignation.
effective December 81.
While. it was announced here yes
terday that Mr.. FELTON, will return
to his work as president of the Chi
cago Great Western Railway, it is
understood that his name has been
suggested to the President in connec-
ton with the still unnamed successor
to Director General McAdoo.
The resigna tons of the two men be-
come effective at the same time. eX-
cept that the latter has indicated his
willingness to remain a few days after
the first, if necessary.
Distinct color is given to the report
that Mr.. FELTON, may succeed Mr.. Nc
Adoo by the quality and Importance
Of the work Mr.. FELTON, has done.
He had charge of the organization
and dispatch abroad of all railway
forces. and the purchase of all rail-
way material for the American Ex-
peditionary Forces. Prior to this
work Mr.. FELTON, was consulting en-
gineer and railway advisor to Chief
of Engineers Gen. Black since June
"a. 1915.
The appointment to the latter post
was the result of recommendations by
a committee of five engineering So
cieties for the best men to organize
a possible expedition into Mexico.
Mr.. FELTON,, as Director General of
Military Railways, MAS purchased
supplies and materials amounting to
$7GO, 600, goo, of which 500 900. 900 was the
American-built rolling stock. He or
ganized 5000 railway troops. of which
6S.3A men and 1.610 officers have been
sent abroad. while 1900 more were
ready to go when the armistice was
signed.
This force comprised every phase of
railway employment. The extent of
the equipment involved is indicated
by the fact that 4,S35 locomotives
were purchased and 1,5S9 shipped to
France; 10000 freight cars were, pur-
chased and 1900 shipped abroad. be-
sides enough steel rails to lay 800
miles of track.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Vanishes on Way to Wed;
Police Theory Murder

Wilmington, y. c. Dec lq.-Local
police are investigating the seemingly
strange disappearance of L. B. Will
lett forty-five minutes before the time
set for his marriage TO Miss Leoa
Griffith yesterday afternoon. Willett
called his bride-elect on the phone at
4:l5 and stated that he would be at
the church at o'clock. but he failed
to appear.
1t is the belief of the police that
Willett fell victim to foul play.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
HOUSE SPEAKER
GILLETT'S AIM
Claims Massachusetts, Back
ing IN Contest Against Mann
for Dictatorship.

The opening guns OF a hot hEht
among the Republicans over the
SPeakership OF the next House were
fired yesterday when Representative
Frederick II. .Gillett definitely enter
ed the contest against Representa-
tive James r. Mann.
Mr.. Gillett announced that his can
didacy had been unanimously in
dorsed by the Republicans in the
Massachusetts delegation and had re-
ceiyed assurances OF sHHlsrt from
many other sections Of the country.
Coincident with this announcement.
Representative Cannon. chairman Of
the Illinois delegation. which declsr-
ed for Mr.. Mann on Wednesday, sp-
pointed an executive committee to
have charge OF the Mann campaign.
Later the Illinois Republicans gave
out a letter they were sending 20
the Republican members in behalf
Of Nr. Mann. and Representative
Winslow issued a statement in be-
half OF the Massachusetts Republi-
cans advocating tnhe candidacy Of Mr..
Gnlett
Backed by Wolverines.
Representative Hamilton announced
that the Michigan deleEation-With
one exception, Representative James
would vote for Mr Mann.
The most interesting development
in the SpeskerShip fight. however.
was the word passed around that
the Anti-Saloon League f. prcnar-
ing 10 make strong fight against
Mr.. Mann. The prohibition leaders
are opposed 20 ATr Mann because
he fought the Ifobson dry resolu-
tion some years ago
The conduct OF the next House of
Representative" said the Winslow
statement. will have great influence
on the coming presidential election
Republicans need above everything
else wise. broad leadership. which VIII
keep the confidence and respect Of
the country
Mr. GiIlett has Just these quaiIn-
cations. He is not Identified with the
extremists in any wing OF the party.
and his elevation to the Speakership
would indicate TO the country that the
Republicans OF the House appreciated
the gravity OF their responsibilities,
and are preparing TO meet them with
their very best efforts"
Mr.. Mann's industry and intelli-
gence have been the wonder OF the
IlouSSs Nnt statement OF the ILLINOIS
delegation said: He is recognized
to be the best parliamentarian in the
House. As a presiding officer he has
no superior.
He has been minority leader for
eight years, and was the Republican
choice for Speaker OF the SIND. gsrd.
64th and 18th Congresses. Now that
the Republicans are TO be in the ma
jority, il seems hitting that he should
be honored with the Speakership."
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
War Trade Board Will
Release Business Jan. |

Formal announcement was made
yesterday by the War Industries
Board that all priority restrictions
and directions ordered by the board
will be lifted January /. Practically
all have already been released, tho
few remaining being for the Navy
Department, the Shipping Board and
certain public utilities.
The War Industries Board again
seeks to make it clear to the country
that 1t is releasing all control of in
dustry on the first of the year, after
which IT expects business to handle
itself as in normal times.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
RECONSTRUCTION HIS TOPIC.
Former Senator Scott Addresses
Colorado Society Meeting.

Former Senator Scott was the prin-
cipal speaker last night at meeting
OF the Colorado Society held in the
Thompson School. Twelfth and L
streets northwest
Senator Scott spoke at length on the
reconstruction problems confronting
the United States. Mrs. Flora McGilf
keefer sang several songs which
brought much applause. ii
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
AIMS CHARGES
AT BURLESON
ON AERO MAIL
B. B. Lipsner, Former P. O.
Chief, Demands Congress
ional Inquiry
CITES BIG EXPENDITURE
Postal Chief Has Financial
Interest in Airplane Fac
tory Is Claim

A letter from B. 3. Lipsner,
former chief OF the Aerial Mail
Service Of the Postoff1ce Department.
making a series of grave charges
against Postmaster Generals man.
agement of the service, was filed in
the Senate yesterday by Senator
Sherman, to whom the letter was
addressed.
Lipsner makes the charge that
Otto Praeger. Second Assistant Post
master General, told him that Post
master General Burleson was r.
nancially interested in the Glenn
Martin Airplane Company. of Cleve-
land, Ohio He charges that the
department is spending millions of
dollars in constructing special
planes for carrying the mails, in
stead of utilizing the planes which
have been turned over by the war
Department.
The charge is also made that in
competent men have been placed in
charge of the aeroplane service under
Postmaster General Burleson's direc-
tion, and that the death of an aviator
and the serious injury Of another last
Monday are directly attributable TO
the incompetence of men selected by
the Postmaster General to assist him
Lipsner makes formal demand for
an investigation by Congress of his
charges and asserts he can present
documentary proof OF his statements.
Postmaster General Burleson de-
clined to make any comment on tho
Lipsner charges.
Lipsner resigned recently from the
aerial mail service on account of
differences with the Postmaster Cen
eral. In his letter of resignation
he declared that there had come
TO his attention apparent efforts
made by representative of crtain air
craft manufacturers and. the Manu-
facturers' Aircraft Association to
have the Postoffice Department spend
tens of thousands of dollars unneces-
sarily in constructing special air
planes for mail-carrying and involv-
ing expensive alterations on the mill
tary airpIanes which the War De-
partment has turned over to the Post
Office Department" Mr.. Burleson
denied these statements, and Lipsner
replies to the denial by making the
following assertions in his Letter to
Senator Sherman
Charges In Letter.
Il. J. B. Corriden. now superin-
tendent of the Division OF Railway
Adjustments, has been made super
visor of the aerial mail. He has had
absolutely no aircraft experience.
- DR.. L. J. BusslaT, formerly a
a.OOO-a-year follow-up clerk in my
office. has been made chief Of section
OF maintenance. He is not an en-
gineer.
g ]. Clark Edgerton, son of tbs
purchasing agent of the Postoffice De
partment, and a former aviation lieu
tenant in the army, has been made
chief Of section on flying. which in
cludes testing. experiments and con-
troll of flying. He is only p years old.
a. For aerial mail division superin'
CONTINUED on PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
LEADER IN MEXICAN
REVOLT PLOT CAUGHT
Carranzistas Capture Zaragosa AZ
ter Conference in u. S.

Laredo. Tex, Dec. 19.-Gen. Igna-
cion Morelos Zaragosa. one of the
leading spirits of the proposed CO.
alition revolution against the Car
rama government was captured with
number of his followers yesterday
by Carranzista troops near Amarillo
in the Mexican state of Mexica Leon,
according to a message today. Gen.
Cara, commander of the garrison
at Nuevo LarAdo, announced he had
received a telegram giving details
of the capture.
Zaragosa, who was an adherent of
the Diaz and Huerta regimes, had
allied himself with Felix Diaz. He
recently crossed into Mexico from
the American side, after comforting
with other revolutionists.
The prisoners will be taken to Mon
terey for trial.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Cape Cod Turkey" Just
Plain Cod Fish, Is Sent
To Paris for President

Boston. Dec. ls-A Cape Cod Tur-
key"-just plain cod fish-was shipped
today TO Paris for President Wilson's ;
New Year dinner
The fish, which weighed a pounds.
was caught on the Georges Banks OF
Cape Cod II is the gift Of l. NJ
Taylor, president of the East Coast
Fisheries Company
Before shipping. the fish was glazed
with heavy coating Of ice and
packed in a specially prepared box
1t will leave New York on the French
liner La lorraine Saturday, arriving
in France the last day OF the year.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
u. S. Fier Shot by Huns
After Armistice Pact

Copenhagen. Dec. 1s.-Murder of a
young American aviator by German
prison guards. after the arrnistice was
signed, was reported here today.
"A young American aviator named
Coheeny, who was a prisoner in a
camp near Stralsund. went outside the
barbed wire enclosure about Z o'clock
in the evening of December s." a
British officer declared during an in
teryiew regarding internal conditions.
published in the Koebehhaven
"The German guard shot him dead.
despite the fact that the armistice
had been signed. Coheeny was about
q years old
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
u. S. Gives S4O,O00,000
Ehret Property Back

New York, Dec. 1s.--The s4O.cc0.eoe
property OF George Ehrrt. brewer.
seized May 2. by A. Mitchell Palmer,
alien property custodian. has been re-
turned to him II was announced today
by Francis p. Garvin. Mr. Palrner's
managing director in New York. Mr..
Ehret, who is now 81. was detained
in Germany by the outbreak of the
war while on a visit.
Later i'll health prevented his return
TO America until last ADJUST, when,
he thanked God that he was home
again, declaring he was an American
and no German. He appealed for the
return OF his property. and an order
was received today from Attorney
General Gregory directing its return
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Civil Service Jobs
Under Old Regulations

The Federal Civil Service will no
longer be open to persons from fami-
lies of which there are already two
members employed by the govern
ment Persons recently employed
through the lifting of the ban on
such employment, however, will re-
main in the service.
President Wilson has rescinded his
order of October IS which permitted
the employment in the Civil Service
Of persons who already had two or
more members of their family in the
employ of the government.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Y. w. C.. A. XMAS in FRANCE.
Girls Commander Many Trees and
Prepare Fete.

Paris, DeV. 19.-Christmas greens,
holly and Christmas trees are being
Communicated by the American Y.
w. c. A. throughout France prepara-
tory to a big Christmas peace celebra-
tion in all Y. w. c. A. centers.
Hundreds of American girls and
American soldiers have been invited
to attend the Christmas party at the
Hotel Petrograd, the largest Y. w.
c. A. hostess house in Paris.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
All Serbian Parties
To Form New Ministry

Amsterdam, Dec. 19.-Nikola Pas
hitch has declined to accept the Ser
bian premiership and the regent has
summoned the leaders of all parties
to participate in formation of new
ministry, according to dispatch to-
day from Agram.
The dispatch said that the Serbian
social democrats have adopted a plat
form which includes creation of a
Omitted South Slavonia" elimination
of "all vestiges of feudalism" confis-
cation of church property and separa-
ton of the church and state, universal
suffrage.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Poincare and Distinguished
Party Greet King En-
manuel as Crowds Cheer
Heartily; Calls Upon
President Wilson at Mu-
rat Residence.

Paris, Dec 1s.-Paris did the proper
thing by King Victor Emmanuel. Of
Italy, and his son, Umberto. this
afternoon. A salvo OF guns greeted
the monarch and at the railway sta
ton he was greeted by President
Poincare and a party OF Distinguishing
Frenchmen.
Crowds lined up along the streets
cheered the King heartily. II was
perhaps unfortunate that the italian
ruler arrived so soon after President
Wilson.
However. from a political stand-
point the really important arrivals
were Baron Sonnino. the Italian for
eign minister. and Premier Orlando.
The Premier's speech in the italian
parliament few days ago. stating
that the Italian ARMIES could not vet
be demobilized, was taken as a trial
balloon" in connection with the peace
negotiations. II drew hot fire from
the French press.
King Emmanuel called upon Presf-
dent Wilson this evening at the Murat
residence. The monarch was intro
duced 10 the President by Gen. Harts.
Confers with Premier.
The President again conferred with
Premier Cemenceau this morning
The two were together for a full hour.
Later Mr. Wilson consulted at length
with Col. House
So numerous were the Presidents
engagements for the day that he uas
Obliged to forego his usual outdoor
exercise. The chief social function of
the day was the French academy re-
ception at the Mazarin Palace.
The President formally returned
Marshal Foch's visit Mr.. Wilson il
expected 10 20 to London either De-
cember 2 or y He plans to return
to America in the first week Of Feb
TlIary
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
LAND FOR KEY BRIDGE
War Department Will Take Imme-
diate Possession

All necessary judicial proceedings
having been completed, the Secretary
of War, acting upon the advice, of the
Attorney General, has arranged to
take immediate possession of the land
south of Mstreet and west of Thirty
fourth street for use in building the
approach to the Key bridge across the
Potomac River.
The land was acquired by condem-
nation proceedings.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
ILLINOIS GRADE MEETS.
Women, in Get Together Session,
Sing Old College Songs

A get-together meeting of the wom-
en- graduates of the University of Illi-
nois was held last night at the home
of Miss Laura Verran in Stoneleigh
Courts.
Many Washington women graduates
of the university were present. Miss
Verran served luncheon. University
songs We're sung and Miss Verran
gave a short talk.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
British Labor Parties
Want League Of Nations

London, Dec. 19.-The trade union
congress and labor party jointly de-
cided late today to hold nationwide
on January 5 in Lon
don, Glasgow. Cardiff and other big
cities advocating immediate establish
ment of a league of nations.
Resolutions will be submitted at
meetings of the two organizations
favoring disarmament at sea and on
land.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
DAWSON OFF FOR FRANCE.
Will Take Part in Preliminary
Peace Conferences

New York, Dec: 1e.-The White
Star Liner Adriatic sailed from New
York for Liverpool, carrying more
than 500 passengers.
Among them was H. P. Dawson.
head of the War Council OF the
American Red Cross, who is going
to Paris at President wilson's re-
uest to take part in the prelimi-
nary peace conferences.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Facilities Not Sufficient
For Australian Troops

Montreal, Dec. 19.-Australian
troops will not be permitted to cross
Canada en- route for Australia. The
War Board declar-
ed today that transportation facii-
ities are adequate only for the de-
mobilization plans of Canada's own
troops and that it must absolutely
decline to permit Australian troops
to cross Canada in the near future.
The board added: however. that IL
the Australians wait until all Cam
andians have been repatriated,
transportation then will be cheer
fully accorded.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
BACK FROM FIGHTING FRONT,
Lieut.. Johnson Visits House and
Receives Home Fown Welcome.

A real fighting representative
one who believed that fighting with
a rifle was more necessary than
fighting with words-came back to
the House today and was given
regular old hometown welcome.
He was Lieut.. Royal Johnson. at
tired in his overseas uniform. John
son enlisted as a private, but just
before sailing for France was COM
missioned.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
John B. Eastman Named
Member of the |. T.. E.,

The nomination OF Joseph B. East
man. OF Massachusetts. to be a mem
ber Of the Interstate Commerce
was sent to the Senate
yesterday. The appointment is to
fll the place of Commissioner
George w. Anderson, resigned.
Mr.. Eastman is a member Of the
Public Service Commission and pres
ident OF the Public Franchise
League of Massachusetts. He is d
Republican.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Mexican Bandits
Rob American Oil
Company Of $4,000

Tampico. Mexico, Dec. l9.-Ban-
dts armed with heavy rifles today
raided the Panuco terminal Office
of the, Trans-continental Oil.Con-
pany, a subsidiary of the Standard
Oil Company, and robbed Thomas
Hulhern, superintendent, of 5000.
The chief of the gang gave a re-
ceipt. saying the sum was needed
for a revolution just starting in
Mexico
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Threatens German Evacuation.

Copenhagen, Dec. 1s.-The Bolshe-
vik advance in the Baltic provinces
is threatening the German with
drawal from Finland. a Berlin dis
patch announced today.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Presidents Name Cheered.

The Belgian parliament cheered
wildly at the mention of President
Wilson's name, according to advices
from Minister Brand Whitlock at
Brussels The demonstration was in
honor of America.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Ireland VIII Invite Wilson.

Dublin, Dec. I9.-Lord Mayor
O'Neill today called mass meeting
for next Sunday for a public invita-
ton to President Wilson to visit Ire
land
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Bernstorf Loses Out.

Amsterdam. Dec. 19.-The idea OF
Count Berpstorff to the
post OF German foreign minister has
been abandoned, q Berlin dispatch
today.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Peruvian Consul Ends Life,

San Francisco, Dec. 19.-Luis E.
Calderon, Peruvian consul at San
Francisco, shot and killed himself in
his rooms here today. No motive
can be advanced for the act.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Scarlet Chevrops for Amy Men.

Two scarlet chevrons on the left
sleeve of the uniform coat or over
coat viii hereafter signify that the
wearer has been honorably dis
charged from the army.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
TEN BILLION
DOLLARS SPENT
Cost Of War to U. S. for
Five Months; Another
Loan, Says Glass.

The government has spent sO,600,-
900. 900 in five and a half months be-
tween July l and December 16 ana
nearly $1,000. 900, 600 in November.
over $1,000. 900. 900 has been spent
this month up to and including the
18th.
These figures were announced
last night by Secretary of the Treas
ury Glass in public statement TO
the American people" and particu-
larly the liberty loan and war saw
ings stamp sales Organizations.
The proceeds of the last liberty
loan have all been spent, so far as
received. Secretary Glass says. and
what remains to be paid will be re-
quired to meet maturing certificates
of Indebtedness put out in sntici-
patton of the last loan.
Another Liberty Loan.
The Secretary announces his
agreement with the McAdoo policy
that the next liberty loan shall be
one of shoSt maturity. He says it
viii be a LAY fge one and come before
the end of the fiscal year.
Continued sale of war savings
stamps and certificates in an ener-
getic way is regarded by Mr.. Glass
as vitally important, and he urges
the public not to relax into old
habits of wasteful expenditure. He
also points to the necessity of hold
ing government securities and not
exchanging them for others of
doubtful value.
More Work to be Done.
The liberty loan and war savings
organizations are asked to remain
intact until the work of government
financing is completed.
Our men on the other side have
their work before them aud so have
we." he says. They will not leave
until the task is fully accomplished.
nor shall we.
81 am sure then that the Treasury
Department can, with confidence, Of
fer another liberty loan, and con-
tinue the sale of war savings GER
tificates knowing that the organiza-
tions will respond once more to the
call for service and will at once pre-
pare the ground and sow the seed
so the harvest may be abundantIy
fruitful" "
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Influenza in Children's Home.

Richmond, Va. Dec. 19.-Spanish
influenza is running amuck in a
home for children. conducted by the
Childrens' Home Society here. Six
teen cases have developed in the
last two days.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Great-grandmother Takes Husband

New York. Dec. 19.-Mrs. w. w.
BORING. 10. a great-grandmother, to-
day is the bride of Lewis A. Art
falk, 6s. They are the Oldest couple
ever married in the Office of the city
clerk
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
More Croat-Italian Trouble.

Rome, Dec 1s.-Relations between
the Italians and Croats are growing
more strained. according to the
Fiume correspondent of the. Tribuna.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
SECOND CLASS
RATES REDUCED
Senate Votes to Lower Pos
tai Charges on Papers and
Other Publications.

The new postal rates for second
class matter proposed by the Senate
Finance Committee as part of the
revenue bill were adopted by the Sem
ate yesterday by the vote OF "a to p.
The vote was taken after Senator Nc
Kellar had made an unsuccessful at
tempt to- put through an amendment
raising the rates far above those pro-
posed by the committee and greatly
in excess of the rates now charged.
Under the rates adopted by. the Sen
ate the charge on second-class mat
ter. including newspapers. magazines,
and similar publications, will be
cent per pound inside the first zone
and IL cents per pound for all other
zones.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
March Gets Argos Cross.

General March. chief of staff, has
been awarded the Argos Cross of
George First by the King Of Greece.
1t was announced yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Anarchy Rases in Danzis.

Copenhagen. Dec. 1s.-Streee
fighting is reported in Danzig. The,
military and civil prisons there are
said TO have been opened.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Czechs Take Three Towns.

Prague. Dec. H. Delayed -
Czecho-S -Slovak forces have occupied
Grupich. Hekalsberg and Crust bach,
In Moravia.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
Comparison of Rates.

The rates now in effect and those
proposed by Senator McKellar are as
follows:
McKellar
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20
THE WEATHER:

Today = Fair: slightly warmer.
Tomorrow - Increasing cloudiness
and warmer: probably rain
Highest temperature yesterday,
IS; lowest, 81.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-20

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