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New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
A Note of Explanation
And APOLOGY

Indignation over the matter of Mr..
Prokofieff's compositions, the manner
of his performances and the obvious
propagandism for disrcputable music
made at the concerts of the Russian
Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday and
Wednesday blinded the eyes of this
reviewer to the fact that the ear-tear-
ing, nerve-r -racking description of an
orgy of witches on Wednesday after
noon was the creation Of Vassilenko,
not Mr.. Prokofieff, as stated yesterday.
The, latter gentleman has artistic sins
enough of his own to atone for and
ought not to have been saddled with
those of another, whose name was over
looked in the dim light of the concert
room. We extend to him our apologies
and simultaneously our congratulations
that he is not the composer of the
musical bestiality which we tried to
scourge. II. f. K.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
Leo Ornstein to Wed
Miss MalIet.Prevosf

Leo Ornstein, futurist pianist-com-
poser, is to marry Miss Pauline C..
Mallet-Prevost, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Severe Mallet-P Provost, of 1855
Park Avenue.
The Mallet- Prevosts have for long
time interested themselves in musical
matters. They were the chief hackers
of the Peoples Symphony Concerts,
held at Carnegie Hall, Cooper Union
and the Washington Irving High
School. Mr. Ornsten first met his fan
Gee several years ago while they were
pupils Of Mrs. Thomas Taper.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
Women Censors Dropped
Protest Because They Had No
Advance Notice

A protest was sent to Washington
yesterday by about $50 women and
girls employed in the New York
ctfces OF the United States postal cen
sorship, who have just been informed
that their services would be no longer
needed, owing to the reduction in the
force
Tha women who had hoped that at
1s-xy-. two weeks notice would be given
by the government, each received a
note Wednesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock,
conveying the information that her
services would be no longer required
and that the salary due would be paid
ON Monday- The number dismissed
"Wednesday is about one-third Of the
forrE-
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13

social service department, cares for
convalescents, materially aids and
counsels needy families of patients
and maintains special fund for the
relief Of reservists' families.
Tickets may be obtained from Mrs.
Emile Ray, chairman of the ways and
rieans committee, at 1l6th Street and
Seventh Avenue, or from Mrs. Eugene
Slchel, 600 West End Avenue
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
FOURTH DAY
of the SALE

Of the c ontents of the old
Manor house. Cheverells,
Cheverells Green. Hertford-
shire. England.
Interesting Antique Furniture. in
cluding important Chippen-
dale. Manwaring, Sheraton,
Hcpplewhite and A d m
pieces; rare Silver. Antique
Rugs. Waterford Glass, old
China, Laccs and Embroider-
les, Brasses. etc.
Owing to the war it has become
necessary for the private own
er, who brought all these arti-
cles from his home in England
to this country, to dispose of
them at unrestricted public
sale today and tomorrow at
2:45 P. NJ.
The profusely illustrated cata-
logue. prepared by Mr.. Karl
Freund. describes all the ob-
jects and indicates thar orr
gins. The reproduced photo
graphs show in detail the de-
sign of over 200 among the
more important pieces. The
catalogue. price 81, may be
obtained upon application to
AUGUSTUS w. CLARKE,
Auctioneer
Clarke's Rooms, 5 West 44th St.
Opposite Sherry'O. New York City
Among the important pieces to be sold
today are a very fine 18th Century
Arm Chair of the Chippendale peri
cd (No. Az in the Catalogue), and
many examples of old Silver. includ-
ing a magnificent Salver of the early
18th Century, made by Hancock of
London and weighing 1874 ounces
(No. 39l in the Catalogue).
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
Fight Is Started for
54~Hour Week ON Cars

The WomEn4s Trade Union Lsagne,
according to Mrs. Mauhe Swart1., BEG
retary of the leagne, win demand "a
04-hp1U working week and the abn1i-
ton on night wurk for all women cn1%
ducturE
We succeeded IN getting the Central
Federated Union to amend an anti
eondur1oletta resolution to the effect
mat an investigation be made among
NE conductorcttes themselves" said
Mira Swartz. "It was found that the
women now on the cars like the work
ana u many cases prefer it to their
lofmer employment. Many of them SO
stating have been teachers, hairdress-
cfs ''r and department store workers.
ne women's organizations will in
,iiioouce bill in the Legislature tc
ainlt the working time of conducto-
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
Bill Reported to Pay
War Workers. Fare Home
Chairman of Senate Appropri-
ations Committee Says He
FavOrs 1t
Ne1D York Tribune
Washington Bureau

Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-The bill
providing transportation for war work
ers when their jobs are over was re-
ported upon favorably to-day by the
appropriations committee of the House
OF Representatives. The bill was in
troduced by Congressman Sherlcy, who
is chairman OF the committee on ap-
propriations.
Senator Martin, chairman Of. the ap-
propriations committee in the Senate
has announced that he is in favor OF
the bill. The action Of the House COM
rittea means that the bill probably
will be passed speedily and may be
rushed through both houses by Christ
mas
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13

years in France spending his summers
in Norway, and his musical develop
ment felt tho influence of both Debussy
and Grieg.
One feels in his work strong origi-
nality and a sense Of beauty with which
many Of the latter day prophets do not
seem to be endowed. E. l. T.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
Sale TO Aid French Orphans

The Arts ct Meters Francais. Inc.
viii hold a Christmas sale to-day al
the Ritz-Carlton Of the work Of
wounded soldiers. refugees. widows and
orphans of France. Among the articles
on sale will be lingerie, blousess chill
dren's clothes and dolls.
The patronesses include Mrs. W. Pier
son Hamilton, Mrs. Felix Rosen. Mrs
William G. Sharpe. Mrs. John Sanford
Mrs. A. Leo Everett and Mrs. Lucll'
Huut Slater.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
French Theatre Benefit
For WOmen,s Auxiliary

A performance of Alfred de Mus
sets LES Caprice de Marianne" will
be given at the Theatre du Vieux Colon
bier, West Thirty-ffth Street, next
Wednesday evening, for the benefit of
the Women's Auxiliary Of the French
Hospital.
This auxiliary furnishes all the
linens and supplies other needs Of the
hospital proper. 1t carries on an active
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13

ties to h. 20 iifty-four hours week and
IN IN 0ring ,,;g them under the law prohib-
no m'Kht work for women. There is
cor o JNeuse tor night work for women
ftnsvors' fomrtnn' nor for working them
asie;nw ~, nours day. We are now
9ne y New York State Tederat;om ra ",,' VI VI
LABOR be made preferred n,nss,r. ~,.va, W
ano al, we are getting the cooperation of
stat. % w"0men's organizations of the
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
Hospital Meeting Postponed

The regular meeting of the American
Women's Hospitals, which is held on
the second Thursday of each month,
has been postponed for this month to
thursday, December 19, at p. m. DR..
barbara Hunt who has just returned
from France, will speak.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
Miss Evelyn Nesbitt to Wed

Mrs. Harry A. Nesbitt, of Larchmont
Manor, N. Y, announced yesterday the
engagement of her daughter, Miss Eve
lyn Nesbitt, to Ensign Frank Sherman
Washburn, jr, U. S. ~, son of MIR. and
Rye, N. Y.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
METROPOLITAN OPERA

Tonight s. Boris Godunow. Homer Delanno,,.
Didur. Athouse Mardoncs. Bsda Cond Papj
Sat al ,. Daughter Of the Regiment uemnel.
Scoti. Daz Cond.. pap EN''
Sat. at $. World Premiere. "II Taharro." "s.o,
Angelica" "Gianni Schlcchl'' FarrAr Nn1,o Hs
ton; Crim De Lucs. Mon esanto Coud Norsnsor,
Sun. Eve Concert. SOC to 50 Theima Given. Vio.
hniste; Homer Couzinou. orch. Cond Hageman
Next Mon at 8. marouf. Aida Howard. Da
Lucs kother. Chalmers. Seguroia Cond MUn,en.
Wcd az s l5. lodoetta- Eas,on; Car,so Chal
mers. Didur. Cond.. Moranzoni >''"'-
tnurs at y Aida. Muzis Homer: Crimi Monte
san. o. Msrdones. Cond.. Morsnzoni
RI. at g. Faust Farrar. Delaunols Howard: !:
Martineln. Couzinou. Rothier Cond Sfonieu1
HARDMAN T. No USED
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
Plays and Players

"a Prince There Was" new COM
edy in which Robert Hilliard will star,
will be presented on Christmas Eve
at the George M Cohan Thea
tire, succeeding "By Pigeon Post"
"A Prince There Was" is from a story
by Da1ragh Aldrich, and was put into
play form by George M. Cohan.
East Is West" new play by Sam
uel Shipman and John B. Hymer, in
which Fay BANTER is to be featured,
comes to the Astor Theatre on Christ
mas Day.
Leo Ditrchstcin's new play will be
The Marquis de Priola," by Henri
Lavcdan. After its premiere in Phila-
delphia early in January the play will
be brought to New York
new John Cort musical comedy en-
titled "Listen, Lester" will reach New
York, December 23: The principals in
clude Gertrude Vanderbilt. Clifton
Webb, Ada Lewis, Johnny Dooley, Eddie
Garvis and Mae Weeks.
Albert Brown, who played the lead
ing role in "Thc Man Who Stayed at
Home" will have an important part in
Ncep ~ 10 1CurSclf, the new Mark
Swan farce, which George Broadhurst
Will produce shortly
When "Thc Riddle: Woman" moves
from the Harris to the Fulton Theatre
the Harris Theatre will be entirely
renovated in prepa ration for Thomas
Dixon's tenancy Of it with "The Invisi-
Bile Foe" Walter Hackett's new play.
The Pleiades Club will have the
atre. party at the Plymouth Theatre
tonight when 150 Of its members will
see John Barrymore in Redemption"
The hour Of the Saturday morning
matinee of Walter Hampden in "Ham-
let" at the Plymouth Theatre has been
set for 1890. instead of II o'clock as
formerly.
Blanche Bates (Mrs. George CreeD
will return to the stage at the Palace
Theatre next week in "Tho World
Mother" a dramatic sketch by John
Murray Anderson and Anne Wynne
O'Ryan. The entiro receipts are to be
given to the Red Cross by Miss Bates
and her co-workers. among whom. is
Cathleen Nesbit.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13

East Is West" new play by Sam
uel Shipman and John B. Hymer, in
which Fay BANTER is to be featured,
comes to the Astor Theatre on Christ
mas Day.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13

Leo Ditrichstcin's new play will be
THE Marquis de Priola," by Henri
Lavcdan. After its premiere in Phila-
Sdelphia early in January the play will
be brought to New York.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13

A new John Cort musical comedy en-
titled Listen, Lester" will reach New
York, December 23. The principals in
clude Gertrude Vanderbilt, Clifton
Webb, Ada Lewis, Johnny Dooley, Eddie
Garvis and Mae Weeks,
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13

Albert Brown, who played the lead
ing role in "Thc Man Who Stayed at
Home" will have an important part in
Keep 1t to Yourself" the new Mark
Swan farce, which George Broadhurst
win produce shortly
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13

The hour Of the Saturday morning
matinee of Walter Hampden in Ham
!let' at the Plymouth Theatre has been
set for, 1870. instead of II o'clock as
formerly.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13

When "Thc Riddle: Woman" moves
from the Harris to the Fulton Theatre
the Harris Theatre will be entirely
renovated in prepa ration for Thomas
Dlxon's tenancy of it with "The Invisi-
Bile Foe" Walter Hackett's new play
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
NO AMNESTY FOR 0BJECT0RS, SAYS
 SECRETARY BAKER
300 Men Who Refused to Perform Any Kind of Work Not to Get Pardon
 as Christmas Present
By the Associated Pres.

Washington, December "A Secretary Baker declined to- day to grant general amnesty to 300 or more conscientious ob- jectors held i'll military GUS tody for having refused to per form any kind of work ill con nection with the army after be- ing called for service under the draft law.
 A committee styling itself as repre- senting the friends of conscientiois objectors called upon MT. Baker to urge that blanket pardon be given the men in custody as Christmas present. and presented petition said to bear 15.000 signatures The secretary in formed the committee that the cases involved differ so radically from each other that it did not appear that any general policy could be laid down. but that each case must be dealth with on it's merits.
 commission is studying the prob lem for the war department. 1t was announced. and no formal statemen. of the attitude of the government nor any final action on the eases could be expected until the report of this com- mission has been received and studied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
DANIELS CONFIDENT
 GLORIOUS WELCOME l. IS AWAITING FLEET
Secretary of Navy and Gov ernment Officials Leave Today to Review the
 Returning Fleet
By the Associated Pres.

Washington. December "A. Confidence that the American people will greet the officers and men of the returning bat tleship squadron with pride and congratulations and as "valiant victors," was ex- pressed by Secretary Daniels tonight on the eve of his de- parture for New York 10 re- view the me-coming units.
 The American dreadnaughts, though de- nied the opportunity of winning great sea victory. did more, said the Secretary. for they co-operated in receiving the sur render of the entire German fleet.
 Secretary Daniels and many govern ment and diplomatic officials will leave Washington tomorrow afternoon for New York. The presidential yacht Mayflower from which the Naval Secretary and his party will review the returning battle ships Thursday, is now ep route to New York
 III welcoming nome the powerful American dreadnaughts which have been enga ged overseas during the war;" said Secretary Daniels. "the American peo- pie will greet the officers and men with pride and congratulations. These power fu' ships, the equal of any in the world. in cooperation with the powerful Brit ish fleet, gave such predominance of sea power in the North sea that the Ger man fleet dared not invite suicide by coming out and offering battle. They did not try conclusions because they knew there never was fleet in beina tkat could have had chance of victory against the British and American fleet. working together with the same signals and the same strategy as If they were of the naval power of a single nation.
 SINGLE MISSION
 Their mission was as single as If they had represented only one instead of the two great English speaking nations Tbeir united service typified and ce-' n>ented the ties between our country
 SContinued q Page Tws.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25

This action follows Premier Clemen- ceau's recent suggestion to Leon Bour- geois and Baron D'Estournelles De Constant that the advocates of league of, nations should reconcile their diff ferences and present a comnion front before the peace congress
 An international bureau accordingly has been established with offices in the Boulevard st. Germain for the pur- pose of reaching an accord between ] the British. French, American. Italian and all other national organizations suppoirting the league.
 It is expected that three separate English societies win be consolidated under the presidency of Sir Edward Grey. Three Italian societies. at Rome, Milan and Turin, will be similarly con .Eolidatcd
 The initial meeting, held last night. was for the purpose of arranging plans for the harmonizing of viewpoints into one joint declaration of principles. A telegram already has been forwarded American and British societies with the purpose of establishing common agreement.
 NJ Bourgeois said the differences at tha meeting largely were detailed and that they would be reconciIed little by little until the influence of the sessions became world wide as regards a jcint declaratior before the peace conference.
 It is understood the representatives ~of all nations have virtually agreed on the principles of compulsory arbitra- tita and the limitation of armaments andthat the chief differences requiring reconciliation are the economic penal ties M De enforced against nations making war and whether the mainte- Aac6 ofS peace shall De enforced by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
Wilson toDir1e With
 Men at Chaunaont AndReuieUSoLdiers
Leaves American Headquarters at Six O'Clock Tonight For Calais, Sailing
 For England Tomorrow

Paris December 24( (By the Associated Press Presiden Wilson left Paris tonight for weeks which will take him to American headquarters at Chaumont England He was accompanied by Mrs. Wilson Rear Admiral Grayson and small party. The President travelling military train and will reach Chaumont Christmas morning.
 Paris December 24(By the Associated Press Jon Chris the President will spend 12 hours Chaunlont region where he will take Christmas dinner with the their and review 10000 American soldiers Later will inspect oes Tn several of the villages and returning Chaumon will be the guest of General Pershing and his staff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
FIRST TANK UNIT
 :. REACHES COLUMBUS

Columbus, Ga. December 24-Two hun dred and fifty men and thirty officers from Camp Polk, N. C., the first tank unit to arrive at Fort Benning. reached Columbus late today with a number of whippet tanks. Another unit of the tank service is expected next week from Camp Dix. N. F.
 Colonel Flames, commander at Fort Benning, stated today that the camp would be rushed to completion after the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
AUSTRIAN PREMIER DIES
NEW STRIKES BREAK OUT

New demands. with the condition that they be accepted at once, were re- fused by the owners and five of the leading mines shut down. The present Silesian output is half the normal yield
 The Rheinish Westphalian coal fields also are partly paralyzed by a strike which has cut down the usual output one-third
 The socialist Voerwarts declares the entire industrial activity of Saxony will be crippled within IA days unless more coal is assured. Tn November the coal shortage in Saxony amounted to 30,000 tons. The December supply, it Is de- clared, will show a greater decrease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25

Basel. Switzerland, December "A Qiavas)-The Frankfort Zeitung, in an issue received here, asserts that it is certain Luxemburg will denounce its commercial treaty with Germany on ac- count of the violation of Luxemburg ter ritory by German forces. The belief is expressed by the German newspaper that Luxemburg, in the future, will look to Belgium or France for assistance.
 A treaty was signed between Germany and Luxemburg in May, 1916, regarding food supplies for Luxemburg, after the refusal of Great. Britain to allow food supplies to come through on the conten- tion that Germany should furnish the grand duchy with food. inasumch as she had occupied it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
Sor's Successor Has No Illusions As To Difficulties Of Task
New Strikes Break Out in Silesian Ugal Field as Result of Liebknecht's
 Agitation

Berlin, December 23-(By the Associated Press )-The German foreign office and the chanceory adjoining it. which at present the of bocaded for hour and half this afternoon squad sailors which had been doing guard duty there the month The
 who about to be replaced by republican soldiers and guards sent back to Keil objected to the new ruling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
Uniform Principles League Of Nations
 WiH Be Presented
International Organization Formed to Reconcile Differences of Advocates of League and Pre-
 sent Common Front at Peace Congress

Paris December 24(By the Associated Press )-An national organization formed uniformity principles respecting league of nations for presentation the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
Victory Christn1as Ls Being
 Celebrated Throughout Nation
Returning Soldiers and Sail ors Center of Celebration Today in All Sections of the United States
By the A..e-lated Pres.

Washington, December "A. Christmas Eve found the Amer ican people preparing for a Christmas Day of peace.
 Four Christmas Days i'll a world at war upon one of which the United States was engaged actively in the conflict seemed to have intensified the dominant spirit of the sea- son, the spirit of peace and good will. Immediately upon the ending of hostilities the American people began prep arations for the holiday season and tonight 1t appeared that Christmas of 1918 would be a memorable one in the-nation $ history.
 m all sectiohs of the country re- turning soldiers and sailors will be the center of tomorrow's cAlebration. Az though hundreds of thousands of those who aided in making a peaceful Christ mas possible yet remain abroad, all eff forts have beeh directed toward carry ing to them the Christmas cheer of home. The Red Cross announced to- night that every member of the Ameri- can expeditionary forces was assured of Christmas box.
 PRESIDENT SENDS MESSAGE
 To the folks at home, President Will son. himself spending Christmas in another land by reason of his attend ance at the preliminary meetings of the peace conference, sent message of assurance that the boys in France were sin fine form and in fine spirits" The President, in his message, which was cabled to this country from France and given out tonight at the White House, said:
 sT hope that 1t will eheer the people at home to know that find their boys over here in fine form and in fine spirits. esteemed hv all those with whom they have asst = ed in the war, and trusted wherever they go. and they will also, | am sure, be cheered by the gnowl- edge of the fact that throughout the great nations with which we have been associated in this war public opinion strongly sustains all peoples for as Just and laating peace and close co-opera-
 sco.t'.ue1 en Pass Twe1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
NEW FOREIGN SECRETARY OPTIMISTIC

Berlin December 23.-(By the Associated Press) the German minister to Denmark who has been appointed foreign secretary in succession to Dr. So interviewed today by the Berlin correspondent of the Poken said he cherished no illusions to the difficulty of the task confronting him. but declared he had confidence the German people had taken their fate into their hands.
 The count said his earnest aim would be to achieve based President Wilson's IA points thereby league of nations.
 FORMER AUSTRIAN PREMIER DIES
 Vienna, December 24(By tn Associated Press )-Prnce Conard formerly premier Austria and at time military Tre died sud- denly today while attending hunt in Hermarken.
 NEW STRIKES BREAK OUT
 Berlin Monday, December 23(By the Associated Press sa have Gtk ont in the Siesian field as result of agitation carra r by agents of Dr. I6bknecht radical leader the Tagb St informed The agents Inducing the miners to repudate the mine owners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25

As protest against the action of the military commander small squads of sailors attempted demonstrations in various ports of the downtown dis trict
 At guardhouse in the Inter Den Linden the sailors olashed with mem- bers of the new republican guard. Shots were exchanged and it is reported there were number of casualties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25

A bullet entered the classroom in the University of Berlin of Prof Winer Sombart, a we'll known economist, but no damage was done.
 The presence of the sailors in Der lin has been a source of dissatisfaction among the troops returning from thi front and friction has been apparent Suspicion also is general that the blue jackets have leanings toward the Spartacus group.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
American Army Has Enough Candles to
 Burn for 5250 Years

WashinKton. Beeember A.-The signing of the arnfntice left the American expedfttonary forces in France with enough candles to keep one burning continu0usly and wIth- out inteFFuption fer SzSO years, ac- cerding to m 9Rieial statement te- day from the S4iec of the eirectoF sf purchnse ard storpge Of the war aspartm<pt. rhe prlnary ne ef the candles was to fnrninh llGht ip the trenthes and dugeuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-25
Summary of the News

1-Presfdent spcnsiing day with troops. German foreign office attacked by yaaisOrs.
 Victory Christmas to be celebrated
 today. 2-Bliss pays hiEh tribute ito work sf
 PerNhfmG. s-waterw.sa .d.i.i-tr.to- .av.-
 cated. EEditorial. 5-Warrier river subeemmftteeS an-
 nOunced.
 Ron call to be continued through
 next week. e-Soelety and Red Cross newA, 5-Pfthy paragraphs about retHrning
 soldlern. s-Pevears makes ne statement about
 letters printed