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La libera parola. [volume] (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1918-1969, 1919-01-11
Nunlero 81
FRANCISCO MASTRlANI
LA CTECA DI SORRENTO
RCMANZO
ROMANO

Iministro di Dio. Quella simula-
zione a cui il destino 10 cOndanna-
va gil Sembrava un delitto enor-
Ime. Ingannare Beatrice, gil Senl-
| bravo un deitto enorme. Ingan-
mare Beatrice. il marcheSe Rione-
Iro. Ia piu' cara dele dome. il piu
virtuoso degh uomini, gil era tai
Imente insopportabile, che fu sui
| punto di rinunZiare al matrimO-
MO per non eSsere coStretto q
mentire. Piu' di una volta eli 81
'affacci0 ALA mente Paudace pen
siero di gettarsi al piedi del mar
chese, bbracciargli lie giuocchia.
. e palesargli tutto; avTebbe allOra
/ il mrcheSe acconsentito q tai ma
trimonio? Avrebbe egi permesso
che sua fifiglia, di Mobile lignag-
gio, di onorata ed illustre stripe,
fosse moglie del figlouolo di I'm
ladro ed omicida pubblicamente
giustiziato? r ammettendo che
il marchese fosSe capace di tanto
eroismo, poteva sperrsi clio dalla
figliuola?
D'altra parte Gaetano pensava
ALA inutilita di tale confessione,
Ia quale avrebbe reso infelici tire
7. creature senza alcun pro. II nome
di Gaetano Pisani piu' non esiste-
va al monde: a che pro risusci-
tarlo? A che pro far rigermoglia-
re un casato macchiato di infa-
mia di sangue? Pisani piu' non
esisteva. Questa nome aborrito 81
.estinSe sotto la scure del carnefi-
ce il di 9 ottobre 1928.
Gaetano dunque 81 persuase
che egli non mentiva asserendo
di chiamarsi Oliviero Blackman;
a nessuno aveva usurpato questo
nome. Egli formava il ceppo di IL
ma nuova faniglia, 10 stipite di
m nuovo casato.
Ne aveva mentito ii calabrese
allorche rivelo i nomi del suoi ge-
nitori, poiche sua madre 81 CHA
mava Maria, riguardo al padre,
il marchese Romero 10 diveniva
infatti per Peffetto di matrimo-
Mo.
Clio nondimeno, 10 torturava
il pensiero di doversi vergognare
di Sc medesimo e mascherare Il /
La libera parola. [volume] (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1918-1969, 1919-01-11

- Signor Oiviero BlacSman,
la religione che ella professa e la
cattolica apostohca romana??
- 81, rispose queSti con voce
turbata.
- Londra, - rispose Gaeta-
s no, abbaSSando gil oechi.
- Come 81 chiamavanO Suo
genitori?
Gaetano non 81 aspettava que
sta domanda, che eli piombav
addosso come I'm fulmine; avTel
be potutO facilmente invental~
due nomi immaginari, ma egi te-
meva sempre Un pensiero nascO-
sto, un sospetto in chiunQue gil
domadasse del genitoTi. PeTcio,
ALA domanda del parToco rimase
sbigottito come Sc non foSse di-
retta a lui. ReSt0 in silenZio, con
lie labbra Socchiuse, con gil occhi
fissi sui parroco, il quale, creden-
do diStrazione 10 sbigottimentO
del fidanzato, stimo neceSsario III
peleG9ll Ia OOmdnQa.
- Ebbene, signor Blackman,
a che pensa? Ha Ponore di do
mandare ! nomi del suoi genitori.
Gaetano non vide sui volto del
sacerdote alcun segno di sospetto
0 di pensiero secondario; pero 81
ricompose, e fingendo distrazione
riSpose Smozzicando le parole:
- II nome di miO padre e..
Paolo Alfonso; mia madre aveva
nome Maria.
II primo nome era quello del
Marchese Rionero, e il secondo E.
IA infatti il nome della madre,
moglie di Nunzio Pisani. Tutti
furono sorpresi dalla strana coin
cidenza del nome del due genitori
degl sposi. II marchese ne trasse
presagio di felic eavvenire.
lie attire Interrogation di rito
furono fatte ad entrambi j fidan-
zati.
Non sapremmo dire quello che
soffr1 il cuore di Gaetano duran
te queIl'interrogatorio Invece di
una parola di matrimonio, gil pa
reva un processo criminale, ne
altrimenti sarebbe state un REQ
ALA presenza de- suoi giudici, del
come egli stava al cospetto del
La libera parola. [volume] (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1918-1969, 1919-01-11
Ill.
La sera dele nOzze.

Flu fssato il giorno degli
sponsali.
La scritta nuziale fu regolata
dallo stesso marchese Rionero, il
quale parecchi giorni prima del
di prefsso 81 reco a Napoli con
Gaetano per accomodare ogni
faccenda relativa agli atti nota-
rih, e per la compera di motif
oggetti di lusso e di ornament
necessari per guarnire la stanza
provvisoriamente destinata agli
spOsi.
Durante il viaggio da Sorren-
to a Napoli Gaetano narro al
marchese Romero la terrible
vendetta da lui presa contro il
cavalier Amedeo Santoni. Rione-
ro ne fu SorpreSo e spaventatO +;
ma giuro di serbare il piu asso-
luto silenzio ALA fglia SUI questa
avventura che l'avrebbe afflitta
e conturbata.
Gaetano prolific della venuta
in Napoli per allontanarsi un
dal marchese e andare
in cerca d'informazioni sui nota-
70 Tommaso Basileo, di cui egli
ignorava la morte. Due scopi
spingevano Gaetano a ricercare
destramente il notaro: pore in
opera il suo proponimento di re-
stituire lequivalente del tesoro
rubato dial padre, indagare Sc
rimaneva alcuna memoria di lui
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
BARRIEPLAY GIVEN
AT CENTRAL HIGH

Before an audience OF approximately
1900 persons, the Dramatic Associa-
tion of Central High School presented
James Barrie's Quality Street" last
night in the school auditorium.
Miss Marian Trabue, in the role OF
an old-fashioned girl, Phoebe Thros-
sci. won much applause, as did Hugh
Montgomery. Central basketball star.
who last year won distinction when
he played the leading part in Cap
tain Letterblair."
The part of Susan. Phoebe's sister.
was enacted by Miss Madeline O'Brien.
who has taken leading part in three
annual plays given by Central, ana
also acted in the Gonzaga play this
year.
Those in the play were a. follows.
Prologue-Miss Betsy Ross. Cast
Miss Susan Throssel. Madeline O'Brien.
Miss Mary Willoughby, Louise ia
cobs; Miss Fannie. Rose Silverman;
Miss Henrietta, Louise Strother;
yokel, Manning Walker: Miss Phoebe
Throssel. Marian South Trabue; Patty.
Mary Nocarro, Dorothy Conard: re-
cruiting sergeant, Edwin Trusheim;
Valentine Brown. Hugh 3. -Montgom
cry; Georgy. Gladys whipple: Arthur.
Joseph Jerman; Isabella. Josephine
NOcarro; Ensign Blades, Frances
Thorn: Charlotte. Evelyn Richie:
Gallant, c. ChappeIl; old soldier,
Philip Dimon; Major Budd. Edwin
Trusheim; Major Linkwater, Henry
King; Lieutenant SpiCer, Leland
HedgecoCk: leader Of minuet, Janeiro
Brooks: Harriet, Elizabeth Bourne;
first girl. Wilma Jerman; second girl,
Patience Daggctt.
The play was under direction Of
Misses Baldwin. Orr, Sabine and Sher-
man. The scenery was painted by
students in the mechanical drawing
department
Girl students or Central sold more
than 900 pounds Of candy. Carnations
and roses were also sold. A matinee
performance will bN given today and
another performance tonight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
DEMANDS
PEACE COST PROBE

II Senator Boies Penrose has his
way. President Wilson. will have to
submit to Congress upon his return
from Europe the expense vouchers
OF the American high commission.
Rumors OF the high cost OF peace
have been circulating freely and
greatly to the agitation OF the Re
publican candidate for chairman of
the Finance Committee. Senator
Penrose is at work now on a reso-
luton which he Will offer upon the
opening of Congress calling for an
investigation OF the expenditures OF
the commission.
Precedent Wilson has maintained
a large entourage in Paris, .practi-
cally all Of the Hotel CriIlon having
been engaged. and investigating com
mittees have been sent TO all parts
OF Europe TO report on conditions.
Senator Penrose. should he be chosen
chairman Of the Finance Committee,
will be in strategic position 20
force the adoption OF his resolution.
Republican confidence in the
strength OF the opposition to the
League OF Nations Is increasing daily.
Senator Lewis. the Administration
spokesman for the league, has tele-
graphed TO friends here that reports
accredited to him to the effect that
the West is decidedly lukewarm in
its support OF the League OF Nations
were false and unfair" He de-
clared that when the West learned
the truth OF contents OF provisions
of the league they were strongly in
support of the President He will
address the Iroquois Club in Chicago
Wednesday in defense OF the Admin
istration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
OLD LADDER INK
GIVEN THE CODY

Is superstition becoming unpopu-
lar
DO YOU remember the old saying
which augured bad luck for whose
ever should walk under a ladder?
Well. this is what happened in
front OF a local theater yesterday.
Two Workmcn made scaffold
above the sidewalk in front or the
thcater. The scahold was a ladder.
Practically every person vino passed
that way walked under the ladder
by actual count except ten passcrs--
by VINO looked obviously at the lad
der and then turned out on the pave
ment 10 avoid the ladder.
-Four OF these were overseas soldiers
which raised in the minds OF 90
servers the much mooicd question
about superstition being strengthened
by life on the battlefield
Many pedestrians paused before tho
ladder. looked very doubtful. and then
with an unconscious air OF dctcrm ma
ton. walked straight under the lad
der.
What would the count OF supcrsti-
Jion have been a hundred years ago"
asked some one. Probably much
greater. Superstition must he com
Ing unpopular"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
z women. CARRIED
FROM DURNINGFLAT

Two women were carried to. safety
through a dense smoke by hremen
when FIRE was discovered in the apart
ment of Philip S. Steele, on the first
floor Of the Alabama apartment 1915
street northwest Damage caused
by the blaze is estimated at 81 600.
Mrs. Mary V. Minor was carried
from her apartment on the fourth
floor by Private Snyder, OF No. 4
Truck. nearly overcome by smoke.
Mrs. Alice X. Harrison was borne
from her apartment on the sixth floor
by Private Thrift, of No. : Engine.
Edward Morrissey was led to safety.
from his apartment on the fourth
floor by Battalion Chief Hanlon.
The blaze was discovered in Steele's
apartment and the entire house was
soon filled with smoke. Firemen re-
spending to the two alarms confined
the blaze to the one apartment
Damage to the building is estimated
at 81 400. while the damage to the
steele apartment totaled $500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
GIRL HIT BY AUTO
GETTING OFF CAR

While alighting from a street car
at Calvert street and Woodley place
northwest. yesterday, Lula La Garde.
eight years old. Of 1880 woodley
place northwest was struck by an
automobile and taken to her home
sURering from bruises on the body.
Frederick Ores. sixty-three years
old. of 2l56 New York avenue north
west, was struck by a street car Of
the company at Eighteenth street and
Columbia road northwest. Ores was
only slightly injured and refused hos
pItal treatment
Struck by an automobile while
crossing at Seventeenth and NJ streets
northwest yesterday. Agnes Green.
eleven years old. of 1905 Twenty-first
street northwest. was taken to her
homo suffering from shock
Joseph Lincoln. colored. twenty
four years old, of 2432 Georgia ave
nue. northwest was struck by a street
car OF the Capital Traction Com
pany at Fourteenth and V streets
northwest
Henry Davis. colored. nifty years
old. Ill !. street southwest. was
struck by an automobile operated by
Lewis Bowie, 1233-A CarrolIburg
street southwest, at First and y
streets southwest. yesterday. Davis
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
suffering from a scalp wound.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
LEVI P. MORTON
HAS95TH BIRTHDAY

Surrounded by his children and
e andchildrcn. Levi T. Morton. for
r1er Vice President OF the United
States. quietly celebrated his ninety
nth birthday at his home. 1900
Rhode Island avenue. yesterday
Notwithstanding has advanced
years. MI Morton is in excellent
health. For the past dozen years he
has made his home in Washington.
leaving the city for occasional visits
10 his country place, Rhinecliff-on-
Hudson
Mr.. Morton retired from active
business a number OF years ago. Mrs
Morton died last August. and their
children, three daughters. arc now
liyinE-Mrs. William Corcorsn Eustis
Mrs. Helen Morton and Miss Mary
Morton.
Mr.. Morton is = native or Vermont
where he was born May l6 s24. and
q descendant Of the Pilgrim Father
Larry ia life he attained prominence
in The business world IN New York.
and his name was associated with one
~ the greatest financial institutions
% the metropolis.
He served as I=iniStrr To France
and from 1889 10 1895 was Vice Prcsi-
dent Or the United states. elected on
the ticheI with Benjamin Harrison.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
MARINE
TELLS OF FIGHTING

Private Henry Surguy, formerly OF
I16 in France, writes his mother, Mrs
Arthur Z. SurgUy, Of his experiences
with the marines the last few weeks
OF the war. Extracts from a letter re
ceived by his mother a few days ago
follows:
In the early part Of October our
company was. sent up TO the front as
requirements for the Sixth regiment
After that we were continuously in
action until the day the armistice was
signed. During that time il was abb
solutely impossible for me to mail a
lottery = -
Just before we left our training
camp AT Chsfillon-sur sdheAR ny. COM
manding officer gave me my choice
Of going into a school for officers and
getting a commission or OF seeing the
big show" 1 took the latter. I'm
mighty glad now, that things turned
out as they did, but ] wouldn't go
through it again for a million dol
lars.
ITO give you some idea OF what the
two marine regiments went through
with, my company, on November 1,
had its full strength OF ESQ men. and
when the armistice was Vtgned we
had less than fifty. In the first hour
of fighting. on November l. our cap
tain. was killed and four OF our five
lieUtenants badly wounded. ] had
some narrow sQueaks and got touch
of gas. but didn't get a scratch
We were ordered. soon after. to
join the French fourth army then
making a drive on the Champagne
front 1t was then we made the hike
that broke all previous records. We
marched forty-five miles in thirty
hours with our heavy packs and with
but one meal. Captain Green after
wards told US that We had even
smashed the records made by Stone
wall Jacksons foot cavalry in the
civil war
front lines, advancing three to ton
kilometers day and fighting every
millimeter OF the way. We got moth
ing TO eat the first three days, and
only snatches OF sleep. We had no
blankets and il rained and was bit
terly cold at night I did not have
my clothes off for more than a month.
My marine overcoat, in color and
cut, was so much like HeInie's that
they made me throw il away. Several
marines were shot. by mistake. for
Huns
Surguy is expecting 10 be sent home
from the hospital soon as a casual,
and says he may turn up in Washing
ton any day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
GEN. COXEYHERE
FOR REFERENDUM

Gen. Jacob Sechler Coxey came to
Washington today to "buttonhole"
every member Of. Congress. for the
immediate enactment into law of an
initiative and referendum amendment
to the Constitution. General Coxey
is stopping at the New Willard Hotel.
General Coxey said this morning
he would hand the amendment to
members Of Congress on Monday
urging action without delay. He said
that the failure of Congress to take
action within two weeks would re-
suit in delegations marching to the
Capital demanding its passage
The amendment is a blow at pro-
hibition. General Coxey said the
prohibition, amendment has aroused
the indignation of millions OF peo-
pie who are opposed to it. but who
have made no effort in the past to
prevent its adoption, other than
laughing at the prohibitionists.
With the enactment OF the initia-
tive and referendum amendment.
says General Coxey. the anti-prohi-
bitionists can offer. through petition,
anti-prohibiuon or other amendments
or laws. and submit them 70 the vote
election.
THE people OF the United States"
said General CoXPy. would have an
opportunity of a direct voice and
vote in amending the Constitution.
or for the enactment OF any law.
with the enactment of the amend
ment by Congress. ii could be sub
mitted 10 the legislatures OF the
various States and Territories re-
quiring ratification and to the voters.
Appeals arc TO be made in every
hotel, restaurant. club, bar and la
Dor organization and lyceum. II Will
result in Congress being flooded with
millions OF requests from the people
to adopt the initiative and rcfcTcn-
dunn anne ndment as well as the non
interest bond bill which. If adopted,
will solve the question OF uncmplOy-
ment"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
MASONSPEANBIG
AFFAIR FOR YANKS

The Masonic clubs of the city are
preparing a treat for tho. returning
soldiers. sailors. and marines. which
will take the form or a great enter
tainment to be staged next Wednes-
day evening Ia Liberty Hut.
Already Charles A. Stevens, chair,
man Of the Circle Club and head Of
the committed on the entertainment.
is receiving many applications for
tickets to'the affair the demands for
the pasteboards exceeding the seating
capacity of the hut.
The seating arrangement will be,
first, soldiers. sailors, and marines
from the various hospitals. ] .O05 at
tending from Walter Reed Hospital
alone. After the service men 'have
been accommodated. others will be
admitted up to s o'clock
The program will include many
professional performers. There will
also be a number of wrestling bouts.
in one of which Joe" Grant will be
contestant.
Vice President Marshall is expect
ed to address the gathering. Com
missioner Gardiner will represent the
District. The Rev. James s. Mont
gomery will speak on behalf of the
Masonic clubs.
Among other prominent features OF
the program will be a chorus OF fifty
trained voices and a real war dance
by Indians in full regalia-
A temporary hospital has been IS
tablished in the Hut in order to ad-
minister aid to any wounded soldiers
or marines who may need attention.
The Capitol grounds will be illu-
with searchlights.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
.INDORSE EMMONS
FOR SCHOOL BOARD

An East Washington man should
he selected to fill the vacancy on the
Board of Education. II was resolved
AT meeting of the Ia st Washington
Community Association. held last
night in Eastern High School. Charles
NJ. EmmOns. president of the asso-
citation. was Endorsed for the post
Mrs. l.. ". Hardy reviewed the
work OF the association during the
year. and told Of its plans for the
future.
Officers were nominated as follows:
Charles NJ. EmmOns. president. II =.
Lowe. first vice president Mrs. Wal
ter 9. Scott. second vice president. c.
Howard Bucklcr. secretary treasurer.
and Mrs. /. ". Hardy. community
secretary. The election will he held
~ tho n"Nt meeting OF the associa-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
CHANGES MADE IN
RETIREMENT BILL

When senator Mcclellan and Con-
gresham Sims introduce the old civil
service retirement bill in Congress
when il meets on Monday. the meas
ure will contain certain important
changes approved At a meeting Of
the joint conference on retirement Of
Federal employees, last night.
The Subcommittee, headed by John
:. Beach. was instructed 10 perfect
the bill iot presentation to Congress
The revised bill viii include the Dis
trict employees.
Under the nov bill no annuity will
exceed SI2O a year. or be less than
$50. 4 new feature provides for the
retirement OF those who become
physically incapacitated during eff
Client service before reaching the re-
tiremcnt age. The age for retire
ment for the large mass OF employees
is fixed at siNty-five years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
U-117 HERE MONDAY;
WILL BE OPEN TO PUBLIC

The U-117. a great German mine
laying submarine, which was among
the number that preyed on ships along
the coast during the war, will be
here Monday morning, 1t was an
nounced today.
The big sub was supposed to have
come here in Connection with the Vic
tory loan. but was unable to get hers
in time. The U-117 has been appear
ing in the principal cities along
the Atlantic coast.
While no definite plans have been
made as yet. il is generally under
stood that the public viii be admit
ted to the interior Of the submersible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
PRESIDENT HOPES
WOMEN WILL WIN

Confidence that tho men of Texas
will render gallant justice" 10 the
women OF the state in Tn. cfOrthCom-
ing referendum on woman suffrage
was expressed by President Wilson
in a cable to Mrs. Minnie +. Cunning
ham. president OF the Texas WOms n
Suffrage Association. made public
here at headquarters or tho National
American Woman Suffrage ASsOcIa-
ton.
Il am looking forward with the
greatest interest" said the PrCsl-
dents cable. TO the referendum Of
May "a on woman suffrage. and enter
tain the confident hope that the men
Of Texas will by a very great ma jor-
ity render gallant justice 10 tho WON
en- of the State"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
25 WOOD SHIPS TO
Be SOLD ABROAD

Negotiations with "a foreign gov
eminent" FOR the sale of twenty-five
wood ships have been practically com
pleted. according 1" reports At the
shipping Beard today. Two rcpr"-
sentstives OF the board have been dis
patched TO Europe 10 close the deal,
officials stated.
The shipping Board lately has been
advised that il can negotiate privately
for the sale or IiS surplus wood Meet.
II has been held until recently that
the sales could be conSuamat ed only
through open bidding. This chang"
will result i'm tho speedy opening Of
trad" discussion with MANY az tn"
Europeans officials believed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
Message Of President
To New Congress Deals
With WOman's Suffrage

PARIS, May IL. - President
wilson's message to be read at
the approaching session Of Con-
gress will make approximately
5000 words. 1t is on its way to
Washington today.
The message deals entirely
with domestic questions. Some
space in it is devoted to woman
suffrage.
Appropriations and taxation
also are dealt with.
The message is somewhat long
er than had been expected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
YALE HONORs ID. 4. BOY.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. May lG +. T.
Usher, Of Washington. was elected
10 the membership Of Scroll and E"y
secret society at Yale University. at
the first tap day" exercises since
INC To be elected to one OF the
three secret societies Of YaIe-SkuI
and Bones: Scroll and Keys. and
VOLTS Heads considered by stu
dents one ~ the greatest honOrs a
Yale man can achieve.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
THEOsOPHIsT SPEAKS SUNDAY.

Katherine Tingley, leader and Of
fetal head of the Universal Brother
hood and Philosophical Society and
editor OF the Theosophical Path, will
give an address on High Education
"a Vital Factor in World Recon-
struction." at the National Theater
tomorrow night. A musical program
will be presented by the students OF
the musical conservatory Of the Raja
Yoga College, Point Iona, Cal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
WANDERING BOY RETURNS.

Hungry and tired. fifteen-year-oId
Milton +. Smelling, last night returned
to his fathers house at S25 D street
southwest, and was received with
open arms. Smelling disappeared
from his home on May last and
went to New York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-17
MRS. scHEITLIN's BEqUEsrs.

Mrs. Elise Scheitlin in her will. filed
for probate. directs that the children
Of her deceased husbands brother.
Joachim Schcitlin. Of 81. Gall. swift
erland. receive $500. 20 be equally
divided among them. Andrew Ator-
FER l. willed 500; A nephew. Fred r.
HafelfinGer. is bcqUeathed the re-
mainder Of the estate. including a
farm in Prince Georges county. Md
Mrs. Schcitlin was the widow of Ser
nsrd Scheitlin- She died May Ia