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The Washington times., 1918-08-12
LYCEUM

f'
the monte Carlo sG4rls, presenting
tFo AuFfettas In two acts and hine
scenest opened" the second week OF
the[Lyeeutn -Theater under the new
managament yesterday Afterpocn-
Sarah, Hyatt, whose face. voice,
and figure entitle her to place in
the front rank Of buTlesQue primA
donnas,- scored .. hit with her war
songs. Frank rags" Murphy,
whose gPotesQus tramp comedy went
over in great style, was the leader
Of the eccentric entertainers. As
4. sistinE him ware Charlie Collins and
Johnny Hudgins. Earl Hall was the
straight and character man. carrying
HIS role with, credit.
"AlI Aboardg land ''The Revue De-
luxe are the names of the two acts
offered Lyeeum patrons this week.
In the hrst act Murphy is given rare
opportunity StoZdtsplay his fUn-mak-
ing talents
Kittie Warren. q sprightfy SOU
brette, and Violet Buckley, fshApely
ingsnue,s proved equal to their roles
The chorus of twenty was large
and prettly costumed
The Washington times., 1918-08-12
KNICKERBoCKER.

Back to the Woods" shown yester-
day at CrandalFs KnicRerbocker, is to
be repeated tonight. 1t is q subtly
humorous story and seems Ideally
suited to the talents of its star, Ma
bel Normand.
Miss Normands role is that of Ste
phanie Trent, q petted society girl
who finds nothing but boredom in her
gay life and decides to look for "a
real man" In her fathers numbering
town She goes there as a school
teacher and meets a novelist, who
uses her as the subject for some ex-
periments in human nature. Ste
phGnie is resentful and by way Of re-
venge concocts a practical joke. Un-
fortunately, It gets beyond her con-
troll and ends in the wounding of the
novelist. Eventually, however, mat
ters are Strengthened out to the sat
isfaction Of all, and the hlm comes to
q satisfactory conclusion.
Herbert Rawlinson is cast In the
leading male role.
The latest issue=of The Allies War
Review" was also shown.
The Washington times., 1918-08-12
Pumps and Oxfords, Pair
O>. Values, at. :, f.fO

Women's Tan and Black oxfords and
Pumps and White Calfskin Pumps, with Cuban
heels. From our regular stock, reduced for
quick clearance.
The Soles Goodyear welted and hand
turned Heels u inch leather Cuban and
2-inch Louis XIV covered.
widths IA to D. sizes 2h to T. Not all
sizes in each lot. but every foot can. be fitted
Second Floor. Lansbursh n 4ro. SASS hat-
The Washington times., 1918-08-12
Continuing Sale of Bedwear

those who buy now.
$3.50 Lambs, Wool Comforts,
with fine cambria coverings. A we'll
covered design in all the
wanted shadings. Neatly CT AZ
tufted. Each .,;....... ~ sfJ
Double size plaid, gray, or white
Wool Blankets, finely woven and fin
eshedr7 Plaids shown in
pink pink blue TAM and gray. S11 66
Far ..!.. !:...1S.r.: ...s VAxeU
$500 Satine Comforts, in an at
tractive oriental design. in
BLUE SlHe, green or red. Good S. 1A
nlllnS ....:........... VOS 4
The Washington times., 1918-08-12
Fall Cretonnes onDisplay
At 29e, 49,, up to $2.9S yd.

They made in the most cheerful colo and artistic pat
terms we've many year, and with the idea that they
would enrich the appearance and increase the beauty and
nominees of thousands of homes You'll not doubt that they
will accomplish this, when you them.
Fortunately secured excellent stock and at prices
that mean economy to you
The Washington times., 1918-08-12
The Mufs 8

, Natural Wolf Muffs, $1s.5o
to $3.50, 80 =.
Red Fox Muffs, $3.50 TO
$3.50.
ri coney Mufs, $s.ss 10 /.
$780,
Skunk Opossum Muffs, $500
to $3.50.
Jap Gross Fox Muffs, $2s.5o
to 1880
$3.50.
Taupe Lynx Muffs, $500 TO
$3.50.
Natural Raeeoon Muffs, $3.50
to $500.
: Hudson Seal Muffs, $500 to
$3.50.
Numink Mufs, $3.50 to
$3.50.
Second FIoor-LAnsburgh q Bro.
The Washington times., 1918-08-12

A Small Deposit Holds Furs
For Future Delivery
The woman who anxious buy her u
extra low prices does not have to the entire bill In fact
very moderate deposit IS all that is required.
Remember when s like these bought again. prices viii be
MUCH higher
The Washington times., 1918-08-12

- = Big, savings on -heSe prices rIe
- $3.50 heavy weight Comfort, filled
with good quality cotton. Dark COL
orings, in. blue, pink, and eC OF
green combinations. Each VO.Ot
Cut-out corner Satin Marseilles
Spreads, the 5000 kind, only they
are cut five feet instead of Gf77
40. AT :.,.,.......... @t.t
$3.50 Gray or White Blankets with
pink or blue borders and wide bindings.
Beacon and other well-known makes
included. Sizes 7ox8O HC re-
and 66xSo. Pair. ....... 1U.OO
Fourth Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
The Washington times., 1918-08-12
Furniture
Reupholstered
At Special Prices

During this month we will
reupholster your furniture at
special prices. Select your
tapestry now, for these ma.
terials have advanced up to
500 since we purchased
our lot. You will save
money HOW, both on ma
terials as we'll as labor.
Avoid the fall rush and give
your order now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
THREE PERSONS HURT
AS STREET CARS CRASH
Two Others Receive Injuries as Re
suit of Collisions Between
Motor Vehicles.

Two cars on the Columbia line OF
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company collided at 10Th street and
Benning road yesterday afternoon.
Both cars were damaged. Three pas
sengers received injuries, but refused
to give their names or addresses and
were able to go to their home unas-
sisted.
Mrs. Thomas W. Lyons, passenger
in an automobile operated by Wilfred
K. Suit, $40 Morton street northeast
was injured as a result of a collision
between that automobile and a SINH
lar vehicle owned and operated by
Rea P. Wright, 1920 9Th street, at
Sherman avenue and Columbia road
yesterday. She was taken to her home
at 2S09 18th street.
Seaman Albert Swick, u. s. NJ. was
operator of a motor cycle that COL
lided with horse-drawn vehicle be-
longing to John Harrod, 721 Howard
road, at Nichols avenue and Howard
road, Anacostia, yesterday. The
motor cycle was damaged.
Mary Athey, Alexandra, Va, yes
juries as a result of a collision be-
tween the automobile of John D.
Waters, Alexandria, Va, and another
automobile in front of $50 9Th street
southwest. The injured woman, a
passenger in the Waters automobile
received first aid and went home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
ROD AND GUN

morning weather, almost as 1nclem-
ent as the night before, suggested to
the Washington sportsman that there
probably would be nothing doing.
He had gone to the resort. however,
and he thought he would brave the
weather and make few casts or DO
little trolling. Trolling appealed
to him more than casting. he ex-
planned. because the exercise bene-
! fitted him as much as catching nsn
would give him pleasure.
Three bass, one a three-pounder.
were landed by the angler before he
was forced by weather conditions to
leave the river about noon. The
other angler, resident Of Fred
ericksburg, became disguised early in
the day and left the river.
Angling for the horses" of the
Mississippi catfish variety will claim
the attention of anglers shortly after
the beginning of the new year, the
big fish of that variety being more
plentiful in the late winter and early
sprin,, season than at other times.
Usually they are much in evidence
during high water following the dis
appearance of ice from the river,
anglers declaring the water cannot
get too rough or muddy for them.
bait for them, cannot be obtained
! until January 1, the opening of the
shad season.
N. L. Puliam, Mack Sparrough,
Eugene Heard and other enthusiasts
with rod and line are anxtously
awaiting the opening Of the shad
season They probably will be among
the first sportsmen to try for the
big catfish. and Pulliam says he con-
fidently expects to get one weighing
as much as fifty pounds.
,, John W. Hurley. also among the
angling enthusiasts, has Just recov-
cred from a severe illness. He con-
tracted his illness while on a fishing
trip to the Harpers Ferry section
more than a month ago, when he was
on the river in TIE rain and got a
drenching. but did not get influenza,
fortunately.
The angler admits his uncomforta-
BILE condition will not have the effect
of keeping him Oft the river early in
the spring. when the white perch sea-
| son opens. and later. when hard
heads are in evidence.
Speaking of angling for hardheads,
said the veteran sportsman, a naval
officer brought the information that
fresh beef is the bait used for them
in northern waters. and If such bait
proves effective in this section it will
simplify matters very much. 1t is
his intention to give the beef bait a
trial os soon as tho fish appear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
HELD UP IN HIS STORE
| AND ROBBED BY NEGROES
q. Lucchesi Loses $40 to Two Men.
Two Tons Of Coal Taken From
I. o. o. F. Hall on 10th Street,

Gaspero Lucchesi, 1881 18th street,
was held up at the point of pistol
in his store about 1880 o'clock Mon
day night by two colored men, and
his cash register robbed of $40.
G. E. johnson, Stag Hotel. reported
to police Of the first precinct that
three men about o'clock this morn
ing made an unsuccessful attempt to
rob the hotel cash register They took
the register to the basement, he
stated, but were frightened of by
the janftor before they succeeded in
opening it.
Theft Of two tons Of coal from the
basement Of Odd Fellows Hall, S22
goth street, was reported by Mrs
Catherine Rhodes, caretaker. She
said the coal was taken between mid
night and o'clock yesterday morn
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
MAY MEET OLD RIVALS.
Middies Seek Game With Camp
Humphreys Quintet.

ANNAPOLIS. Md, December 2s.-The
Navy basket ball tossers have a
chance of meeting some of their old
rivals Of the West Point Military Acad-
envy on the court, if the negotiations
that have been opened by the manage
ment Of the team are successful The
game would be with the team of Army
officers attached to duty at Camp
Humphreys, and it is understood here
that the quint is composed almost en-
tirely Of thletes from ''the point" in
GLIDING Vidal of the foot ball and base
ball teams of the last two years.
For their weekend game today the
Middies will have the five of the City
College of New York as the opposing
force. In previous years the Gothamites
have given the Middfes a stiff argument,
but little is known here Of their strength
this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
Government Ownership Is
Not Socialism.
BY DIR. FRANK CRANE.
Copyright, 1881
Undoubtedly one Of the Invest ques-

Undoubtedly one Of the Invest ques-
tions at present before the American
people is government ownership.
AS a war measure the federal gov
eminent took over the railroads. tele-
graphs and telephones. Some people
think the government ought to retain
this control. Some think it should be
extended to the ownership Of certain
sources of production, such as coal
! and oil. Others think that the whole
tendency is dangerous, and that these
forms of business should be returned
to private hands.
Upon the merits of the question we
have nothing to say at this time.
But we have an earnest word to in
Two parties seek to muddle the is
sue, the socialists on the one hand
and the reactionaries on the other.
Both of them assert that government
ownership means socialism. This is
quite the opposite of the truth. We
we believed in socialism. and If we
give the railroads back to their origi-
nal owners it will not be because
we are opposed to socialism.
American people do not care a hang
about socialism one way or the other.
1t is foreign doctrine, imported and
fomented by foreigners, and it is en-
tirely alien to American thought.
The New York Times recently said:
Government ownership is state So
cialism. Whatever arguments may
be made about improving service and
cheapening the cost thereof, the germ
of the idea is socialistic purely. We
go back to Proudhon for the maxim
that property is theft Karl Marx
preached the doctrine that the prop
erty of the masses had been taken
from them by the capitalists and that,
in turn, the property of the capital
ciety."
Having set up this man of straw.
the Times proceeds to belabor It and
to make its readers realize the pit
Of socialism over which the country
AS a matter Of fact the American
people did not appropriate the rail-
roads and telegraphs for a theory,
but for purpose. We were actuated
Germany. We simply had something
to do and we went ahead and did it.
Socialism has no mortgage on the
idea Of cooperation. Doubtless in
course Of time moro and more of
those forms Of business which are
from the hands of private promoters
and pass into the hands of the re-
sponsible representatives Of the peo-
pie. But it will not be due to the
triumph of the bolshevists nor Of the
L w. w.
It was not because we are social
lists, nor infected with the class mania
of socialism, that we put the public
schools and the post Offices under the
direction Of the state, and If we do
likewise with the railroads, express
companies. coal mines and oil wells
it will not be because we have been
converted by Mr.. Trotsky, but because
we think that it is a good thing to do.
The American people deal with con-
ditions, not theories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
PROHIBITION AMENDMENT
TERMED UNDEMOCRATIC
Means Violation Of States Rights,
Association for Advancement Of
Science Is Told.

BALTIMORE. December 20. - The
feature Of the closing sessions Of the
American Association for the Ad-
sion of the national prohibition
amendment from a constitutional
standpoint by Everett P. Wheeler Of
New York and Seymour c. LOOMS of
New Haven, Conn. Mr.. Wheeler said:
when the Constitution of the
Unite States provides for amendment
it does not mean revolutionary
changes. The prohibition amendment
proposes to subvert the American prin-
ciple of local self-government Demo-
Gratis and federalists agreed that this
have had the Union without it. Ex-
perience might show that prohibition
did more harm than good. But this
amendment would deprive each state
of the power to change within its own
borders.
at would make this change by the
vote of thirty-six states. each cast
ing ore vote. Nevada has popula-
ton of only 1os.736. yet its vote
would count for as much as that OF
ten million. To take such revolu-
tionary change on such a vote is not
democratic.
Another constitutional objection to
the prohibition amendment is this: 1t
did not pass either house of Congress
by the vote required by the Constl-
tuition"
Mr.. LOOMS also argued against the
ratification of the amendment. The
fundamental objection. he contend
ed. is that it proposes to put into the
Constitution a matter of police regu-
lation when that document ought to
be. and so far has been, he said,
limited to statement of the basic
principles of a representative govern
ment. Mr.. Loomis held that the pro-
posed amendment had never been
properly passed upon by Congress, in
that two-thirds of the membership
of each house had not voted for it.
The future of Russia was discussed
by Jerome B. Landfeld of the De-
partment of State. He pointed out
that while conditions in Russia are
very bad they are not hopelessly so.
that Russia will eventually emerge
from the condition of chaos which
now prevails and that we can by
proper cooperation help them to ex-
pedite the time when Russia will be-
come settled and stable again.
Simon F'lexner of New York was
elected president of the association
and ST. Louis was selected for next
years meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
PROTEST FILED AGAINST
CHINESE COMPANY PLAN
q. S. Legation Regards Sanctioning
Of Trade Monopoly Contravention
Of Treaty Rights.

PEKING, December S Correspond
ence Of the Associated Press).-The
American legation has lodged a protest
with the Chinese governmental authori-
ties against the sancuoning of an ex-
port and import monopoly by a Chinese
limited liability company, plans for
which were put forward by Tsao Julin,
acting minister Of finance. and Tsien
Werlich. minister Of agriculture and
commerce.
The compny is to have a capitalist
ton of $4,000, 900, with shareholders lin
tied to Chinese citizens, and is to begin
operations Immediately the shares are
subscribed. The objects as set forth in
the Official Gazette are to IDEAL In all
both export and import, and to act as
agents for the government. for com
panies, for business firms or individuals
in handling both exports and imports"
Article six of the regulations" con-
tains the feature to which especial OBJ
lection is made by the American lega-
ton as a direct contravention of Amer-
can treaty rights On the ground that 1t
creates monopoly which would eject
lively shut out all competition by Ameri-
can firms or corporations in the Chinese
market. The article provides:
'Au commodities which can be ex-
ported or imported only on special per-
mits from the government shall be han
died by the company by special per-
mits.
when the government or any organ
ization under the control Of the govern
ment needs articles this company shall
be appointed the agent by special per-
NIT to purchase the goods REQUIRED"
Another article provides that when
the government wishes to stimulate
10 in, Rh0y
notify the company OF the fact and
shall order the company to take meas
ures to increase the import or export as
part Of its Obligation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
CO[LECELEADERS
FAVOR ATHLETICS
N. C. A. A. Against Training
Table, Secret Scouting and
Special Coaches.

NEW YORK, December 2S.-After a
discussion which lasted to a late hour
last night delegates to the annual con-
vention of the National Collegiate
Athletic Association adopted resolu-
tions recommending the abolition of
the training table; scouting. except at
open intercollegiate contests and or
summer vacations, which were de-
clared to be contrary to the spirit of
amateur college athletics.
The delegates also went on record
as advocating that all seasonal
coaches, as soon as practicable, should
be made coaches for full year.
The meeting. which began early. was
which Dean G. w. Boyer of Iowa State
College presided.
On the report Of a special committee
which took into consideration several
suggestions and resolutions presented
during the first two sessions the follow
ing resolutions were adopted by a ma
jority vote:
''That in the opinion Of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association physical
training and athletics are an essential
part of education, and that in every col
lege or university the department. OF
physical training and athletics should be
recognized as a department of collegiate
instruction, directly responsible to the
college or university administration.
Each college faculty should make
adequate provision in the hour schedule
for physical training and athletics
Among the speakers who took prom
inent part in the nights discussions
were Dean LIE Baron Briggs. Harvard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
"SLACKERS" IN DEMAND
Players Who Jumped to Shipyards
Sagely Guessed Threats of Mag
mates Were Idle.

Few took seriously the threats of
major league club owners to bar from
base ball the players who deserted
them last summer for shipyard Jobs
before the "work-or-fght" edict be-
came effective.
Some misguided souls. perhaps, took
the hard-hearted magnates at their
word and actually believed the Jack
sons. Zimmermans and other stars
who left base ball fiat when the nation
called would be thrust into exile.
Of all the major league clubowners
who protested against players quit
ting the game for essential employ
ment while the ''work-or-f fight" rule
hung fire, Comiskey was the most re-
sentful. He threatened the deserters
including Jackson, Felsch and others
with all manner of fateS. but in the
face of the old Romans ultimatum
the players leaped one after another
into essential occupations. Now seven
American League clubs are angling
after these alleged slackers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
GOOD DUCKPIN SCORES.
BowIers Roll for Ice Cream on
Christmas at Grand Central.

There was some high-class bowling
down at the Grand Central Christmas
day and night, the winners going after
the prizes offered for high scores like
hungry wolves. Manager Johnny
vaeth offered a gallon Of Ice cream
for the best score for every hour and
the little fellow was astonished at the
high marks registered J. Harville
hung up 145 and it was the best OF
the day. H. K BURNER did 40. w.
Muir toppled over 1873; J. Welsh. 131:
Coe Turner, 1873; G. Wolstenhohn, 1z7;
E. Elicit, 1913: ]. Muse, 1875: C. Acton.
1876; w. r. Pratt 1928; William Hardy,
1874; H. E. Campbell, ia; L. Pantos.
112.
On New Year day Manager Vaeth
will hang up a box of chocolates for
the best score made every half hour,
instead of every hour as on Christmas.
The alleys are crowded almost con-
tinuously and those wanting to par
ticipate New Year day should hand in
their reservations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
MAY PLAY IN EUROPE
World Series Contendery to Enter
tain Soldiers cover There" If
Plans Work Out.

CHICAGO, December 2s.-A series
Of games in Europe after the close
Of the base ball season here next fall
is planned for the pennant winners in
the National and American leagues.
While plans so far are tentative.
President B. b. johnson of the Ameri-
can League has had the project under
consideration for some time. and has
delegated Bill LANCE, star National
League player twenty years ago. who
is in France engaged in Y. M. c. A.
work. to look over the field and re-
port on the feasibility of taking the
two major league teams across the
Atlantic.
81 just thought it would be a great
thing for American soldiers. provided
there are a lot of them over there
next fall, to have two major league
champions go over and play a series
of games for their benefit" said Mr..
johnson today. Now, whether the
two champion teams go over depends
entirely on the report of conditions
by Lange. If he thinks such a ven
ture would be cold and uninteresting
it will not be carried out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
Mr., BAKER WILL VISIT
q, S. TROOPS ABROAD SOON
Secretary's Purpose Is to Obtain In.
formation on Military and
Political Situation.

Secretary Baker plans to visit the
American expeditionary forces in
France and Germany early next year,
probably in January, for the purpose
Of getting first hand information of
the military and political situation.
Reliable detailed Information Is re-
quired in order to consider questions
in regard to the return OF troops
from overseas for rehabilitation, and
to determine the necessities in the
matter of the military occupation of
the conquered territory, as well as
for the formulation Of the future
military policy Of the United States
on a peace basis
One object of the Secretary's visit
relates to the disposition of the
enormous amount of military supplies
accumulated in France, and no longer
needed.
Edward r. Stettinius, one of the
Secretary's special assistants, who
made a visit to France to Investigate
that situation. has Just returned. and
has been in conference with him in
regard to the matter. A few weeks
ago Secretary Baker said he would
not go to Europe until he had con-
ferred with Mr.. Stettinius, and learn
ed the results Of his observations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
FIRE CHARGED TO CIGARETTE.
Old Masonic Temple Damage Is
Placed at Sc. 12Q.

Damage done by fire in the old Ma
sonic Temple building. at 9th and F
streets, yesterday afternoon is esti-
mated at S6.12o.
Battalion Chief Nicholson and
Deputy Fire Marshal Seib made a
careful examination Of the structure
after the fire was extinguished and
reported the damage to the building
at 5000. Damage to the stock of the
Dolly Madison candy firm was esti-
mated at $1,000, and water damage to
the stock Of Clafiin's optical store
amounted to 500. Breaking Of a
plate-glass window on one of the
floors occupied by Strayer's College
added $50 to the damage.
Fire department officials reported
that the fire probab bly, was caused by
a lighted cigarette thrown on a small
pile Of waste in the cellar. When
the waste ignited it was impossible
TO extinsuish the fire without calling
out the fire department.