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The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
PRICES NOT FAIR,
SAY GAS USERS
Citizens Complain That
Government Gets Cheaper
Rate Than They.

II Mr.. d. c. Citizen didn't have
TO pay any more for gas than Uncle
sam he wouldn't be fretting about
another raise IL. gas rates. Uncle
sam pays 20 cents per 1000 cubic feet
OF gas used in the departments here.
The Washingtonian pays 80 cents for
the same amount from the same
tank. but used in the home.
This is the meat OF the argument
and the sense OF opinion Of testi-
mony presented TO the local Public
Utilities Commission yesterday. Re
ports showed the revenue OF the
Washington Gas Light Company was
S55.oOO less on this account.
1t was declared that the gas COM
pany had tried to wipe out discrim-
ination between the government and
the individual gas user Following
the refusal OF the government 10
meet the 20 cent rate. the company
has brought the case TO the Comp
troller OF the Currency. il was stated.
To meet expenses. at present, on
cials OF the Gas Company declared.
II is necessary to raise the rate Of
the individual to 31.10. II the gov
ernment rate was raised 20 cents.
II is pointed out, the rate for both
government and individual would
be 90 cents.
Robert o. LuQueer. consulting en-
gineer, and principal witness for the
company. stated that the company
would lose this year approximately
$4,000. on account OF the high cost
of materials in the manufacture OF
gas.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
YOUR SICK Child
IS CONSTIPATED!
LOOK AT TONGUE
If Cross. Feverish or Bilious Give
California Syrup of Figs"

No matter what ails your child. a
gentle, thorough laxative should al
ways be the first treatment given.
II your little one is out-of-sor
half sick. isn't resting. eating and
acting naturally-look, Mother! see
if tongue is coated. This is a sure
sign that its little stomach. liver
and bowels are clogged with waste
When cross, irritable, feverish,
stomach sour, breath bad or has
stomachache. d iarrh o. a. sore
throat, full of cold, give a teaspoon
full of California Syrup of Figs" and
in a few hours all the constipated
poison. undigested food and sour bile
gently moves out of its little bowels
without gripping. and you have a
well. playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" be-
cause it never fails to cleanse the lit
tie ones liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach and they dearly love
its pleasant taste. Full directions for
babies. children of all ages and
grown-ups printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit hg syrups
Ask your druggist for a bottle of
California Syrup of Figs" then see
that it is made by the California
Fig Syrup Company."-Adva
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11

sacred oratory at Woodstock Col
lege.
The annual meeting of the United
Hebrew Charities will be held at S
o'clock in thu vcstry Of the Eighth
Street Tempt" tomorrow night.
when the election OF officers and
reading Of reports will take place.
The Mems Bible Class of Mount
Pleasant ". L. Church will elect Off
GERS for the coming year tonight
in the Sunday School room Of the
church.
The art section of the Twentieth
Century Club meets at the home OF
Mrs. Dayton Ward. 1859 Columbia
road. tomorrow at ? o'clock. The
subject for tho afternoon. The
Elizabethan Drama" will be treat
ed by Mrs. Dwight Marsh.
The regular meeting of the Con-
nectiCut Avenue Citizens AssuCia-
tion will be held this -ysning at the
Army and Navy Preparatory School.
and the principal speaker OF the
evening will be Mr.. D. J. Callahan.
on War Savings Stamps" other
topics OF interest to the community
will be discussed.
what Will the Negro Get Out Of
the War" will be the subject dis
CUssed at a mass meeting to be held
at Metropolitan \. N. z. Church. "
street between Fifteenth and Six
teenth streets northwest. tomorrow
evening at s o'clock. The meeting
is under the auspices Of the Nation
a Association for the Advancement
OF COlored People. The speakers
will be Mr.. James Weldon Johnson
and Mr.. John L. Shilladay. Of New
York. and Mr.. Roscoe g Bruce. Of
this city. The public is invited.
The Young wOmen'S Hebrew As
soCiation will hold meeting tomor-
row evening at Sis o'clock at their
clubrooms 1917 New York avenue.
All Jewish girls who are strangers
in town are cordially invited.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
THE TOWN CRIER.
By DwIc

The Biological Society of Wash
ington will hold its annual meeting
Saturday evening at o'clock in the
assembly hall of the Carnegie Instl-
tuition. Sixteenth and p streets
northwest. This meeting is for mem
bers only.
The Mississippi Society will hold
its December meeting Saturday
evening at s o'clock at the hall of
the American Institute of Banking.
1914 + street northwest. Byron
Patrick Harrison. Senator elect, will
address the meeting.
"strangers Night" will be ceIe-
brated by the Mems Club of St
Marks Church Third and 4 streets
southeast. tomorrow at the Parish
Hall. W. Gwyn Gardiner, District
commissioner, will address the
meeting.
The Board of Representatives of
Federal Employees Union. No. ?, will
holds its regular meeting Friday
evening at the Perpetual Building
Association Hall. 1lO1 street
northwest. President Ryan will
preside.
T.. j. HaItigan, reading clerk of
lue t1Oust Ol IAtpl tStllA a AAA
John Hadley Doyle. president OF the
Diocesan Union of the Holy Name
Society, will address the orEaniza-
tion in the basement of St Angus
tines Church this evening at s
o'clock.
"Historic Corners In Washington"
is the subject of an illustrated talk
to be given by Alice Hutchins Drake
at the Y. w. c. A. 6l9 Fourteenth
street. this evening at o'clock.
The y. VI. II. A. will hold their
sixth annual dance at the old Ma
sonic Temple, Ninth and T streets,
this evening.
"Irish Plays and PIayrights" will
be the topic OF Mrs. Eleanor J.
Ringham's lecture at the home Of
Mrs. Anna f. Hendley. 2oO7 Column
hia road. this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The public is invited.
The monthly meeting Of the
Washington Safety First AssOcia-
ton. will be held this evening at
s o'clock in the Public Library.
The Indiana state Society will
meet this evening in the crystal
room OF Hotel Ebbitt. George F.
SChutt, the proprietor. promises a
HOosier welcome to all natives OF
Indiana. Dancing will follow the
meeting.
The pillow committee of the Le-
gion of Loyal Women will meet this
morning at 1890 o'clock at 1898
Thirteenth street
The annual meeting OF the Kirk
side Golf Club will be held at the
clubhouse, Chevy Chase. Md, Sat
urday at s p. m, at which time
four members will be elected to the
board of governors, and annual re-
ports submitted.
The Rev. Henry A. Cofrey. :. J.,
will deliver a lecture tonight. Un-
der the auspices OF the GonzaEa
College evening classes, at GonzaEa
College Hall. at o'clock on The
Book OF Books" DR.. Coffey Is pro-
fessOr of hermeneutics. Hebrew and
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
COUNT FIFTY! No
RHEUMATIC PAIN
Don't suffer! Instant relief fol-
lows a rubbing with old "St.
Jacobs Liniment."
SION -dosLnE- rheumatL.n-

Stop dosing" rheumatism
Its pain only; not one case IN
nifty requires internal treatment.
Rub soothing. penetrating st
Jacobs LinIment" right on the ten
der spot" and by the time YOU say
Jack EOblnsOn-out comes the rhsu-
matte pain and distress. st. Jacobs
Linimcnt' conquers rain, It IS a
harmless rheumatism linimrnt
which never disappuints and doesn' Z
burn the skin. It takes pain. sony
ness and stiffness from aching
joints, muscles and bones: stops
sCiatiCa. lumhaEO. haCkaChe. neU-
ralEia and reduces swelling.
Timber up Get a small trial
bottle OF old-time. honest st. Jacobs
Linimcnt" from any drug store. and
in a moment youll be free from
pains, aches and stiffness. Don [
suffer, Rub rheumatism away
ADV
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
Workers Need Opportunity.

Every be democrated and humanzd
principle when discussing functions
but there be a farther outreach
Workingmen should boards OF all
organizations which conducted for the benefit of the
workers which ask the workers for OF kndmoa
OF financial
They should be asked the boards OF control OF the
Christian Association, the Red Cross, the charity
society," the church, public school, the social
Their which special knowledge Of
character readiness things which demand time
precious is the money by weather
ability the good will of the people who
served-hcsc be made fully worthy contribution
cash.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11

Phil Sheridan Post. No. 6. Depart
ment of the Potomac, G. A. r., held
a meeting December and elected the
following officers for the year: Com
mander, Frederick Shortsleeves; Sc
nior vice commander. Josiah MorTi-
son: Junior vice commander, Philip
O'BryOn; quartermaster. 5. F. Hamil-
ton; surgeon, II. NJ. Bennett; chap
lain, Theodore +. Brown, patriotic in
structOr. II. \. johnson: officer Of the
day, c. II. Worden: officer of the
guard, l. d. Williamson: member Of
relief committee, =. NJ. Elkins; mem
Der of memorial committee. =. o. Law
rance: trustees, Arthur Small, S. f..
Faunce. S. q. NawsOn. delegates to
department encampment. p. NJ. FL
kins, Thomas Brady. Arthur Small. c.
II. Morgan. Fred Klein: alternates.
Henry Hunterson, Henry Clark, Israel
Rath. L. L. Hill, ]. A. Marcouer;
member Of board of managers. Sol
diers and Sailors Temporary Home.
c. II. Harden. The next meeting of
the post will be held December 20 at
q. A. r. Hall, 1H2 Pennsylvania ave-
nue..
james Snydam Perkins and Miss
Ida NJ. Lewis surprised their friends
recently by slipping over to Balti-
more and becoming united in mar
riaEc. Mrs. Perkins was employed
at the southern Railway. and Mr..
Perkins is a linotype operator on the
day force, familiary known to his
fellow workers as Perky" or 81"
The happy couple spent some time
in Baltimore and are now comfort
ably located for the winter in the
Mount Pleasant section.
Friends of Miss Mary LOveless, a
ruling machine feeder, were sur
prised to learn of her marriage Sat
urday to Mr.. Willard Smith. an en-
plOye of the steel plant. Miss Smith
stole a march on her friends and is
receiving congratulations and well
wishes.
Since the overtime work has been
cut out in the machine Sewing sec
tion Foreman Felix Belaire has had
his hair cut.
Lieut.. Barton MaCMurray has been
hOnorably discharged from Battery
f. Third Regiment. Field Artillery
Reserve Depot, at Camp Jackson. S.
c, and is visiting his father, G.. J.
MaCMurray, reviser on the night
proOfrOOm force. Lieut.. MaCMurray
had been a second lieutenant two
months when promoted. and at the
time of the signing of the armistice
was recommended for advancement
to the grade of captain. Now that
the war is over he feels that his
services are no longer needed and
intends to pursue a civil career.
Richard Taylor has been trans
ferred from the Presswork division
to the Library branch.
Wendell II. Spencer has received
a promotion in the Shipping and
Receiving section of the Public Doc
uments Division.
John S. Hefferman, now living at
Denver. Colo, still keeps in touch
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
SHELLS SHORT;
WANTS INQUIRY
Senator Poindexter Sus-
poets Work Of Spies in
Ordnance Bureau.

Investigation of the Quartermaster
Generals office and the Ordnance Bu-
reau of the War Department was de-
manded yesterday by Senator Poin-
dexter. of Washington, in a resolu-
ton introduced in the Senate. The
resolution intimates an insufficient
supply of shells and equipment was
sent to the troops in France and sug-
gests that German agents may have
been responsible.
The investigation would be made by
the Military Affairs Committee under
the terms of the resolution. The COM
mittee is directed to report to the
Senate any failure to procure ade-
quate supplies, ordnance or equip
ment, and any misconduct in connec-
ton with the same, together with the
names of any officers who may have
been to blame. The cost of guns,
ammunition. supplies. food, clothing
and equipment should be inquired into,
the resolution suggests. and there
should also be an investigation of the
manner in which appointments and
commissions of the officers and men
in the two offices were made.
Spy Work Suspected.
Senator Poindexter said. in introduc-
ing the resolution, 1t was reported
that the departments had been de-
ftcient in supplying shells, and that 1t
had been stated that only 100000
shells had been shipped. This num-
Der, he said, would not have met the
military requirements for a single
month.
SO the query necessarily arises as
to whether or not this colossal failure
of great and wealthy nation to sup
ply its troops was not caused inten-
tionally." Senator Poindexter said.
The resolution was sent to the Mill
tary Affairs Committee.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
G.. P. o. NEWS NOTES

| with his frionds at the Library
branch bindely.
william J. Sammonds. supcrintend-
ent OF buildings, is again at his
desk after several days off with a
very bad cold.
John d. Bradley. estimator in the
Jacket section, while on his way to
work Friday, was struck by an
automobile and considerably mussed
up. but is now able to be at work.
Harry T. Miller. for many years
a linotype operator on the day Rec
ord force, now connected with the
Aviation Section of the Signal Corps,
was around shaking hands with old
friends Monday.
The Cocoa Club of the Public
Documents Section is increasing it's
membership daily. The dues are
six cents a cup.
Joseph Cantor. skilled laborer. has
been transferred to the bindery in
the main office.
William I. Reed. for several years
a linotype operator on the Record
force. but for the last few months
reported sick at his home on Park
place.
John r. Morrison. proofreader. who
has been very sick, is able TO be out.
William r. Waller. popularity known
as shorty" formerly employed in
the day Linotype section. was shaking
hands with old friends Monday after
touring the entire northern part of
the country. Mr.. Waller will stay
here a few days and then will leave
for the South. where the sun shines
and the birds sing. and everything.
A quartet of shorties, composed of
Mattmore. Nemitts, Gonzales and
Francis. is attracting a great deal of
attention in the folding and finishing
section of the bindery. They are not
much for size but my how they can
sing.
]. NJ. Beaman. president. announces
the next meeting of the Mutual Relief
Association will be held Monday De
cember 16. in Pythian Temple. EIev-
enth and L streets northwest.
In a letter received by a member OF
the proofroom. L. II. Post. a former
employee. now located at Auacortes.
Wash, send regards to his old friends.
Howard w. Zeigler has announced
I n u =
Association to be held tonight.
Miss Annie Waters returned to
work in the machine Sewing sec
( tion Monday morning after two
weeks visit with friends in Middle
town, n. Y.
Charles d. Glass. of the proof
| room, is improving but still confined
to bed.
l. Leroy Hurley. linotyper. has
been transferred from the day force
to the night Record force.
Edgar Ravenswood Lyon, the lone
fisherman of the bindery. is away
on another jaunt. Edgar is a firm
believer in the old adage about
keeping everlastingly at it.
Todd c. Sharp. for many years n
the Linotype section. is now in the
composing room of a dowatOwT
newspaper.
Joseph Dierkin. of the proofroom
while still confined to his bed, shows
some improvement.
Herman Kinder, who resigned tC
take up farming at East Aurora
has been reinstated and returned to
| work in the bindery.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
Love Isn't Blind.

Love ; blind Cupid's eye searches the soul :
beautiful contempaons the happiness love
5 bringing OF the wars sghtless heroes.
They will walk loves path OF blcssedness
The worlds womanhood in its tender gentle loving sincerity
is recognizing the worth within
The many from reclamation hospital for the
bnd-ae testimony ideals the cropping for the great
goodness
Love is breath of paradise.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
Chinese and Jap ENJOYS
On Way to United States

The Chinese and Japancse peace
delegations are en- tour to Paris by
way OF the United States. according
to State Department adviccs yester-
day
The Chinese minister Of foreign af-
fairs and Chinese Minister Koo or
this city, are included in this dele
cation.
Russia probably Will not bo repre-
sentcd at the peace conference ex-
cept informally. inasmuch as there is
no established government TO select
delegates
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
A LINE o. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR
by John Kendrick Bangs.
THRIFT.

jar
mer far,
So does the sunshine of a summer
day
Stored in the heart drive winters
cares away.
great,
The thought of some past ioy can't
mitigate,
And that is why my thrifty Memory
Hoards present joys for use in days
to be.
(Cop1risht Iak1
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
''Bill''

n I 81 de the
William A. E. F1
EDMUND
Just simple soldier phrase,
Scrubbed in his letter,
Tickles a
Who could better?
Soued like
OF sunshine after showers;
Says he's through all the
"On the right side oil the
Doesn't hint he's heavens pet
Chosen for salvation;
Doesn't think God
Such discrimination
Doesn't think he's
Preserved by Higher Powers:
Just says that he's lodged the Dutch
And kept top-side the flowers
No. l amt forgot the chaps
Who lying under
Lying there perhaps
They forgot o wonder
Wonder But
Bi-you KNOWS
And he's coming home is
"On the right side of he
Copyright,
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
HUNS DISMISS SPAIN'S ENVOY
Action Follows Report Madrid
Would Expel Won Ratibor.

Madrid, Dec. 1N-Luis Polo y Bern
abe, Spanish ambassador to Ger
many, has been dismissed by the Ber-
lin government, it was announced
here today
Previous reports from Spain in
timated the Spanish government
planned to eXpel German Ambas-
sadOr Won RatibOr and his staff for
alleged espionage
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11

Special Correspondent of The Washington Hera
New York. Dec. 10.
l was fifteen years old
Before I knew.
There was anything.
To a chicken.
But the neck.
And only last week
l asked a waiter.
To bring large demi tasse.
But have managed.
Despite my ignorance.
Never to leavt.
The table hungry.
can never be happy.
In those Louis Quinze cafes.
like the dirty spoon places.
Where if you get fresh.
The waiter will tell you
To lay down and behave.
And where the cups
Are nice and thick.
And when l get chance.
sneak off to one.
And climb up on a stool.
And mash my peas.
So they won't roll off
The knife.
And the other day.
I was having lunch.
At Abe's Little Gem Cafe.
And was devouring.
My second slab of pie.
When I looked up and saw.
Sitting at another stool.
Right across from me.
A man who told me once.
That the Ritz service.'
Was not what it should be.
And / complained.
That the anchovies.
At the Waldorf.
Did not taste like.
They had been imported.
And so we looked at each other.
And smiled sheepishly.
And got our checks.
For fifteen cents each.
And shook hands.
Like we both understood.
And laughed nervousIy.
An separated at the door
And walked five blocks.
Before / noticed.
was so nervous
That l left.
A paper napkin.
Stuck down in my collar.
I'm going to quit lying
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
Other Bequests.

Those benertinE by bequests OF 500
ANA 500 are the Sister Superior uf 81
Mary's School. Fifth and Washington
streets northwest: St Joseph Or
phah Asylum St Nincent's OrnHau
Asylum; the Little Sisters OF the Poor
and the College and Commissarfsf of
the Holy Land. Mt St sepuIrhrr.
BToOkland
Tho petition of Mrs. Berbcrfcb
which was filed with the will ,os-
teTdaF gives the value of real estate
owned by Mr.. Ecrberich tn Wash
inEton as S45.0
Mt BerberiCh divided his real
estate among his children at m.
death Of his wife a. follows prop-
erty at ll22 seventh street north,
west 10 his two SONS as well as two
promissory notes of the total value
OF $4,000: the property al llIg
lll5 and 1II5lz Fifth street north
west 10 Rosa Rupert. II-i Seventh
street northwest 10 Anna Ruppcrt
ard ll3S Seventh street northwest
TO May Berborich.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
BERBERICH WILL
GIVES WIDOW ALL
Shoe Merchant Leaves
Property Worth SOS, 900.
Bequests to Charity.

The bulk OF the estate Of Rober1
Berberich, prominent Washington
merchant, valued at more than s.. 600
was left to his widow, Magdelina. b.
the terms Of his will. filed for probat,
yesterday. St Mary's Roman CatboIi,
Church is 10 receive $40 for rnssSs,
TO be said for Mr.. Berbericb's soul s,s
that OF Mrs. Berberich. IN case she A,
not otherwise provided for.
After Mrs. Berberich's death IN. win
requires that the property. except for
a few small bequests be divide
among Mr.. and Mrs. Berberich's fout
children. Robert J. Berberich 1l+
Twelfth street northwest: Jogepb A
Berberich, lSU1 Kenyon street north
west: Rosa Rupert. 1GI5 BassscHu-
setts avenue northwest: Anna Rum.
pert, 3l4O Nineteenth street northwest
and May Berberich, ll3s Seventh street
northwest
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11

John S. Hefferman, now living at
Denver, Colo, still keeps in touch
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11

Wendell II. Spencer has received
a promotion in the Shipping and
Receiving section of the Public Doc
uments Division.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-23
Jump Shift" New Stunt in
Football, at Georgia Tech

Here you are, Coach Smith of
Tech, something new. Well, perhaps
not to you, but have you ever tried
out the Tech experts on the "Heis-
man Jump Shift" a football forma-
ton invented at Georgia Tech, At
lanta, and used with marked re-
suit by the elevens of '15, '16, II
and rs. The man who conceived this
strategy, John Heisman, has been
coaching Georgia for nearly fifteen
years and he says there is nothing
complicated about it," describing the
shift as follows:
when the shift is put into eff
feet every man except the center is
back of the scirmmage line. The
distance that the guards, tackles,
ends a.ld backfield men are removed
from the line sometimes depends
upon what kind of play the boys
are about to make. The whole idea
of pulling ten men of the team back
of the line is to give to the team
concert action and a preponderating
force when it is driven against the
enemy line.
"In 1910 it occurred to me that
nothing much was gained by ask
ing my tackles and guards, standing
shoulder to shoulder with the enemy
linesmen, to batter down those men.
1t was task almost impossible be-
cause, to get ramming power into
a drive, a. certain momentum is nee
I@essary. And that momentum is
gained only by a run.
so | pulled my guards and tack
! les gack to form a first line of in
| reference. The halfbacks and end
form the second line. The, moment
| the ball is passed, the two lines OF
interference move forward with all
! possible speed and when, in a con
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-23

certed formation, it hits a Struggling
enemy line the Inevitable happens.
The enemy line issknocked down. In
cases where an end run, fake kick,
a forward pass or some trick play
is to be engineered, the double line
of interference serves as an effectual
mask.
THE beauty of that formation is
that every conceivable play can be
made from it. Georgia Tech makes
practically all its plays from that
formation - line bucks, end runs,
criss-cross passes and forward pass
es. Just how successful the Jump
Shift" has been when using the aer-
ial attack is shown by the fact that
75 per cent. of all Georgia Techs
forward passes during the past -four
years have been completed.
TT takes tremendous patience and
| painstaking effort to drill players in
| to executing the jump shift with
smoothness and speed. But general.
| ly my boys have succeeded in per.
| fecting it by the middle of October
after which time it invariably causes
! heap of trouble for the opposition
1 teams. Georgia Tech has been using
! that play for eight years-and We
never yet have encountered team
| that has been able to devise a con
sistent defense against it. That ap
parently Shows it's worth"
Georgia Tech is using this same
! stunt right now and it has helped
greatly in her extraordinary scorint
! in the three games she has played
/ thus far with team made up of raw
recruits but which has totaled 90!
points. She trimmed Clemson, 2S
| O; Furman, 1850, and Fort Ogle
thorpe, 1890.
Next Saturday Georgia faces /;