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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
SH! IT'S RABBIT
on TABLE TODAY
Father Simply Ignores the
Time Honored Turkey in
Buying for Feast.

What is Washington eating to-
day?
A survey of Washington markets
last night showed that turkey, the
king of Christmas birds, is con-
spicuously absent.
For this year. at least. geese,
ducks. chickens - and rabbits have
supplanted the Majestic fowl.
1t was a common sight yesterday
to see a. well-dressed householder
lean across the counter at a market.
glance around to see that he was
not being watched and : whisper
rabbits" in the ear of the dealer.
Ducks. chickens and geese were
sold at from so to 60 cents a pound.
Roasting pigs, those relics from the
old-time English Christmas. were
obtainable for $40 each.
Oysters. which form an essential
element in many Christmas dinners.
were offered for $50 to $3.50 a
gallon.
On the cold streets near the mar
kets. Christmas tree and greens
statesmen stamped their feet. beat
their hands, and demanded exorbt-
tant prices for their wares.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
Hundred Families Fed
By R. |. Miller and Wife

One hundred poor families were
made happy last night when they re-
ceived from Attorney Robert !. Miller
and Mrs. Miller baskets heaped with
good things to eat for their Christ
mas feast. The distribution was made
from Mr. Miller's home. 1914 Eighth
street northwest. A detachment of
Boy Scouts assisted in handing out
the baskets.
Mr.. Miller dispensed 100 roasted
chickens, the same number of two
pound loaves of bread and cans OF
syrup; apples. oranges, nuts. candies,
and 100 pound cakes. all ready for
the table. The distribution began at
p. m. and continued until 8 o'clock.
All the recipients heartily thanked
Mr.. Miller. One aged colored woman
shouted:
God bless you, Mr.. Miller" and
others in the crowd added a fervent
Amen"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
FIREMEN RESCUE
ELEVEN ON ROOF
Apartment House at Yer
mont Ave. and T Street
Swept by Flames.

The Cameron apartment house, YER
mont avenue and T street. was swept
by fire yesterday morning. Eleven
people were rescued by firemen. The
blaze resulted in property loss esti-
mated at 5000. II was discovered
shortly before 10 o'clock and neces-
STATED the turning in Of second and
third alarms. bringing all the down
town fire apparatus to the scene.
Dense smoke rolled through the
building. forcing occupants of upper
floors to the roof. Drawing the smoke
and flames, firemen battled their way
to the roof 10 the rescue OF the eleven
persons there.
Melting gas connections added to
the difficulties to he overcome. Gas
masks, similar to those used by troops
overseas, were used by firemen who
entered the building.
Within less than an hour the flames
were under control.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
POOR LII CUPID
LOSES HIS PALS
Col. Knoll Hasn't a Thing to
Do After Noon on Day
Before Christmas.

Gay little Cupid. who wants to be
the friend Of everybody. was given
the cold shoulder at the Court House
yesterday afternoon.
For Col. William A. Knoll, Dams
right hand man in the District, who
hands out the marriage licenses, sat
around all afternoon dolefuIly wait
ing for something to turn up.
1t was the first time Col Knoll re-
members that such a thing didn't turn
up on the day before Christmas. The
colonel had hustled to the ONCE early
In the morning with expectations of
an unprecedented rush on the mar
riage license counter. II had been
raided on the two days before and the
colonel believed. from long experience.
that the day before Christmas would
be the biggest day OF the year.
IL was a humdinger of a morning
The colonel. who likes his job, joyfully
handed out more licenses than had
been issued during the whole day last
year and thought himself well on the
way to a remarkable record. 1t
seemed like everybody in town wanted
to get married Christmas Day
But. 10 and behold, there came a
sudden lull about noon and nary one
victim of the well-known bow and
arrow showed UP after o'clock.
Ministers throughout the city to-
day will be finishing the plentiful
work begun during the last three
days by Cupid and Col. Knoll. Tai
lying up yesterday. the colonel found
that forty more licenses had been
issued during this period than were
given out during the same time last
year. and this year a half day was
lost.
Col. Knoll was unable to explain
the queer halt in the license bureau
rush.
Looking over his records. he noted
with keen satisfaction that 6.56G Ii
censes had been issued so far this
year. against 6.3Os during all of 1918.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
DANIELS SORRY
ABOUT RIVALRY
Navy Secretary Hasn't Re
piled to Admiral Sims
Letter Refusing Medal.

Ihere was a period of calm yes
terday in the storm that has arisen
In the Navy Department over the
refusal of Admiral Sims. Commander
jn-Chief Of the American forces in
the North Sea, to accept the Dis
dnguished Service Medal awarded
him by Secretary OF the Navy Dam
iels and his protest against the find
ings of both the Board of Award
and the Secretary In the cases Of
other naval officers he had recon-
mended for the same honor.
Secretary Daniels has not replied
TO the letter of protest. sent him by
Admiral Sims. and he was unpre-
pared yesterday to say when he
would answer the charges OF the
ADMIRAL. who now Is head OF the
Naval War College at Newport.
Mr.. Daniels expressed regret that
rivalry over navy decorations should
mar the Christmas spirit in the serv-
ice.
II regret deeply" he said, that
the spirit of rivalry among the men,
bers OF the navy, after the navy's
wonderful work in the war, should
mar the spirit OF Christmas. l. acted
conscientiously in approving thu
awards. and / am in favor Of not
only rewarding the captain OF, a yes
sci which did great service in the
war with suitable honors. but I be-
lieve every member of the crew
should likewise get the same dec
grafton.
I'm awarding honors to the COM
mander he should not forget that
while he Is personally being COM
mended for distinguished service, the
award should likewise be considered
a token of the gallantry of the men
who served under him.
In reality President Wilson should
the the donar OF all war medals, but
because Of the magnitude Of the task
the duty has been delegated to both
the Secretary OF War and the Secre-
tary of Navy.
Secretary Daniels did not attempt
to minimize his distaste at the rivalry
existing in navy circles. which he
termed pathetic" Yhen the war was
in progress. he said. the chief quail
tiles exhibited by the service men
were "sticktogether" ones, and he
said he did not relish them being sup
planted by the present envy. All told.
according to the Secretary. recon-
mendations had been made for APP
proximately 1000 decorations. Mr.,
Daniels said:
1T is mighty hard to fertet out just
who does and who does not merit
awards. 1t is too bad that this dis
cussion should come at this time
Rivalry takes the bloom off the navy's
gallant war record"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
Vet Generous Giver
To Salvation Army

A soldier from Walter Reed Hos
pital. threading his way through the
shopping throng. brought his crutches
to a rest in front of a Salvation Army
kettle.
Taking a bill from his pocket, he
dropped 1t in.
Thank you. sir" smiled the blue
bonnet who kept watch over the ket-
tie.
That amt nothin'. ma'am." re-
turned the veteran.
You folks helped me in Flanders.
One good turn deserves another"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
OPERATION OF STILL
CHARGE SCHLADT FACES

Joseph schladt. 1926 wisconsin ave.
niue, charged by federal revenue
agents with operating an Illicit moon
shine still In his home. waived pre-
liminary hearing before Commits
sioner Isaac r. Hit through his at
torney. Henry f. Davis. yesterday.
His bond OF 1850 was renewed, pend
ing action by the Grand Jury. AS
sistant Y. 3. Attorney c. w. Artn
represented the government and ]. A.
Finelli gave bonds yesterday for the
appearance of schladt when the case
Schladt Is accused Of having In his
possession stilling apparatus and the
materials for making whisky without
their being registered. Revenue Agent
John Whitehead from the Baltimore
office was present at the hearing and
told Of the arrest on December Is.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS

New York. Dec. 4.-The following
are registered here from Washington
Martha Washington. Miss A. f.
Anderson. Miss ]. G. Brown; Grand,
E. r. Brodton. J. P. Cornell, NJ. f.
Lacy; Continental. s. II. Conner. C.
W. Fletcher: Arlington. Miss F. Dom
ahue, Miss NJ. Donahue, Miss wes-
sci; Breslin, NJ. NJ. Karpovich, Miss
j. II. Page. f. r. Mason; Room 1919.
West Twenty-third street, s. H. Kop-
lowitz; Herald Square, H. Bunting;
Hermitage. ]. ]. Cameron; Gregori-
an, ]. F. Higgins.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
Gun Toter Goes Free
With Lecture by Court

Charles j. Dulin. charged with
carrying a revolver, was sentenced
to 80 days in jail. sentence suspended
and the defendant placed on probation
for one year in Police Court yes
terday. The case was a continued
one.
Il have looked into your record"
Judge Mcmahon said. land believe
you realize the mistake you made and
will refrain from further violations
of the law. II in the future you
have temptations. stop and think of
the sentence that y hanging over
The prisoned nodded assent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
DANIELS AUTHORIZES
SAN DIEGO BASE

Secretary of the Navy Daniels yes
terday issued a general order author
jzing the establishment OF a naval
base at San Diego. California
The new base will consist of the ma
val air station. the naval fuel depot,
naval hospital. Marine barracks, the
radio station, repair station. and such
other naval activities as are now or
may be established in San Diego or
the immediate vicinity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
F. D. Car Injuries Woman.

Mrs. H. w. Marden. 40 years old.
2422 Eighteenth street northwest, was
down and slightly injured by
Fire Chief Donohue's automobile yes
terday at Fourteenth and U streets.
She was taken to her home. Chief
Donohue was going to fire. The
was driven by William Nc
Hayne- OF No. truck
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
nEPARTURES

uary l. 1919. -+S44: deficiency of temperature
since December |. 1879. 81: accumulated eN-
cess Of precipitation since January l. 1919. 1914:
deficiency Of Precipitation since December /,
1879 +0a6
Temperature same date last year-Highest, n;
lowest Il.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
Court Sessions Curtailed.

Only one of the Police Courts will
be in session today and hearings will
begin at $50 o'clock this morning.
Judge John p. Mcmahon will preside
and the only cases tried will be those
in which the Defendants are locked
up. Those on bond or collateral will
be tried tomorrow
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW.
District Of Columbia. Virginia. Maryland. Del
aware. New Jersey. Eastern Pennsylvania and
North Carolina: Fair and colder today: tomor,
row fair with rising temperature; northwest gales
diminishing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
Marines Hurt in Crash.

Rome, Dec. PA military motor
truck. carrying American marines.
crashed into a lamppost at Trieste,
today. dispatches reported, severely
injuring Marines Merit and Lyon.
Both sustained fractured skulls.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25
LOCAL TEMPERATURES.

Midnight, g; Q a. m. 6; a. M. 2; 6 T.
m. .; a. m. %: 10 a. m. 3: IL noon. %;
p m. 81; p. m. 3; p. m. 3; p m,
.; 10 u m. Is. Highest, 20: lowest. g.
Relative humidity-s a m. s.: p. m. 8: 8
p. m. &C. rainfall Is p m. to 8 p. M. trace:
hours of sunshine 10; per cent of possible sun
shine, II.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-12-25

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New-York tribune., 1919-05-03
Holland May
Refuse toCive
Up Ex-Kaiser
Continued from page L

and the degree to which it conformed
to diplomatic usage.
1t is apparent from the tone of the
American minority report that our
delegates believe the conviction of the
Kaiser on legal grounds will be i'm
practicable
From a political viewpoint it is pos
sible. But politically it would be
virtually impossible to demand the
former Kaiser's extradition. There
fore it seems probable that the extradi-
tion will be requested, not demanded.
There is a possibility of such re-
quest being declined. There is a prob
ability that a demand would be re-
fused
Held To Be private Gentleman"
One good authority in London cx-
pressed the candid opinion that the
Dutch would be glad to get William
Hohenzollarn off their hands," but
Dutch sources here carefully point out
that the former Kaiser is regarded in
Holland as private gentleman, guilty
VI iio u INC against lne iaWS OF hOliand
and paying his income and other taxes,
but admitted the former Kaiser
is being carefully watched to make
sure that he starts no political in
trigues in that country.
The final decision of the m. tier rests
with the present Dutch government,
which declines to make any statement
on the matter before receiving a re-
quest or demand for Wilhelm's
person.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-03

is one of colossal magnitude and un-
equalled difficulty.
kOlchak Needs Backing
"To cope with it successfully will
require the strength Of a giant the
strength Of Napoleon or a Peter the
Great. In working it out he will sorely
need the undivided moral support and
such material assistance as may be
found possible to extend to him from
all we'll wishers of the Russian people
and all those who desire that Russia
should be enabled as soon as possible
to resume the place belonging to her
by birthright in the family Of nations
and her status as one of the great
powers. This task once accomplished
it will be for the Russian people them
selves to decide under what form of
government they will desire to live.
I'm this connection. I would refer to
an opinion one hears sometimes ex-
pressed by we'll meaning people, name
ly, that the soviet government after
all represents. the majority of the
people of what was once the empire Of
Russia. This delusicn is apparently a
fruit of the curious fascination which
the establishment of the autocracy Of
the proletariat in Russia exercises over
the minds. of the people totally ignor
ant Of the condition of abject wretched
ness to which Boshevism and it,.
organ, the soviet government have
reduced once great and prosperous
nation.
The fact however, is that this So
called government is bitterly hated by
the overwhelming majority of the Rus
sian people and not the least so by
those unfortunates who, to save them
selves and their wives and children
from starvation, are forciby compelled
to give it their reluctant services"
New-York tribune., 1919-05-03
Foe Enjoys Satisfied
With First Meeting
Pleased With Acfual Exchange
OF Credentials Rather Than
Wish Identification Demand

VERSAILLES, May 2 (By The Asso-
ciated Press).-The German delegates
to the Peace Congress expressed them
selves to-day az we'll satisfied that the
first meeting Thursday with represent
tatives of the Allied and Associated
movers took the form of mutual ex-
change of credentials, rather than
one-sided demand for the productlon
of the German papers for purposes or
Identification. They take this as an
Indication that the negotiations are to
be conducted on a basis of equality,
The credential committee Of the
peace conference met to-day In Paris
10 examine the German credentials re-
ceived yesterday. :,
There is no disposition, it is said,
on the part of the Allies and the United
States, to raise any questions regal e
ING the competency of the Berlln gov
ernment to speak for the remainder
of Germany. In the matter they are
proceeding on the theory IflaC lhe
Berlin ministry is the real German
government.
Another meeting with the >termans
on this question is improbable. because
the decision of the committee regard
ing verification and adequacy probably
will be communicated to the Germans
in writing.
A little furry was caused IN Doth
Allied and German circles to-day by
press dispatch reporting that Prince
Henry of Prussia was coming to YER
sailles as naval delegate. This re-
port was erroneous. 1t was due to the
confusion of the name of a German
naval officer, Captain Heinrich, with
that Of former Emperor Williams
brother.
Better Conditions Expected
The arrangements for reporting fut-
ure sessions of the peace congress IN
the Trianon, which were wretched for
Thursdays initial meeting, are ex-
pected to show immediate improve
ment. No telephones had been in
stalled. and only an imposing array
of empty booths faced the eorresPonns ,'I,a pc on
a mile through the mud Of Versailles
proper to telephone to Paris. To-day,
however, an army of telephone men in,
vaded the Trianon and We're engaged
in staling instruments and connect
ing up with Paris.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-03
Costa Rican Frontier
Guards Lose to ExiIes
Battle Occurs on the Rio Frio.
on Southeastern Shore of
Lake Nicaragua

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua.
May Costa Rican exiles met and
defeated a force of Costa Rican from
tier guards on the RIO Frio, near the
southeastern shore of Lake NicaraguaI /
Thursday The frontier guards retired
after the fight.
1t is reported here that other revolu-
tionists have begun an attack along the
border between Costa Rica and Pam
ANA. According to the reports reach
ing here, a small schooner carrying
revolutionists capsized in Lake Nicar
aqua after the skirmish on the RID
Frio. All on board were rescued. Z
The reported outbreak of fghtinA
between the Costa Rican exiIes and
Costa Rican government forces comes
closely after report from San Juan
del Sur Thursday that Cocta Ricans
opposed to the present government
were assembling on the southern and
eastern end of Lake Nicaragua and at
points on the San Juan River. Pre-
viously it had been reported from
Central America that the Costa Rican
government had sent several thousand
troops to protect the northern frontier.
The government of Costa Rica is
headed by General FREDERICK Tinoco.
who led successful revolution against
the Gonzalez government early in 1917.
Inc 1lnoco government never has been
recognized by the United States.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-03
Dutch Newspaper
AdUOcates Return of
Ex-Kaiser to Allies

AMSTERDAM, May (By The As
sociated Press).-The Dutch news
papers, excepting one, thus far have
not commented on the proposal to try
former Emperor William of Germany
The exception is "The Telegram" ;"
which in an editorial, says the cx-
tradition of the one-time Emperor will
not conflict with Hollands national
right of sanctuary.
The ex-Kaiser," says the newspaper.
would not be prosecuted because of
his intention to place Deutschland
Uber Allies but on account of actions
which plunged the world into misery
and repetition of which would be
contrary to the vital interests of the
Dutch people"
New-York tribune., 1919-05-03
Quit Bessarabia,
Lenine Demands
OF RllnnaniaHs
Russian Government Gives
Time Limit of 48 Hours
for the Evacuation of Ter
ritory Occupied by Troops

LONDON, May 2.-The Russian So
Wet government has sent an ulti-
matum to Rumania demanding the
evacuation Of Bessarabia. A wireless
dispatch from Moscow says the Rn-
manian government is given forty
eight hours In which to reply.
Bessarabia Is former Russian prov
ince, populated mostly by Rumanians,
and to which Rumana has laid claim.
On tho retirement of the Germans
after the signing Of the armistice Ru-
manian troops occupied Bessarahia.
The Russian ultimatum to Rumania
may have been made in view Of the
successful Rumanian campaign against
the Communist government in Hungary.
The Russian Soviet government thus
far mas attempted unsuccesfuly to
form physical union with Commun-
ist Hungary
New-York tribune., 1919-05-03
Final Chapters OF Peace
Treaty Being ritten
Parts Journalist Says the Full
Pact VIII Contain about
Twenty Different Chapters


PARIS, May 2.-The treaty of peace
comprises from fifteen to twenty chap
ters, according to Marcel Hutin, of the
echo de Paris" The preamble is con-
tanned in the first chapter, setting forth
the reasons why the various contract
ing parties entered the war and men
tioning the necessity for the league Of
nations. The second chapter deals with
the German frontiers. and the third
contains all clauses connected with al
terations of frontiers resulting in
changes in the sovereignty Of territory.
The fourth sets forth the military,
naval and aerial clauses and the fifth
takes up the disposition of the German
colonies, it is said.
The other chapters are not as YET
altogether finished, but they will con-
Germ reparations, economic and finan-
cial questions, and will deal with the
international labor legislation treaty.
The treaty concludes with chapter
concerning the guarantees for the exc
cution OF the treaty conditions by Ger
many.
Nj. Hutin adds that there is every
tion really has full powers and viii
reason to believe the German delega-
end the negotiations by signing the
prellminaries of the treaty.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-03

disillusionm ent to Germany. 1t is re-
garded there as thinly veiled scheme
for the victorious powers to gain the
ascendancy and gives the militarists
an opportunity to taunt the paciists
for their simplicity, it is said.
'If tie scheme is adopted in it's
present gorm," Herr Schuecking is
quoted as saying, "the league will lose
all its moral authort7' over all sections
Of the Germans, SON, o? whom will re-
vert to reaction Others look forward
to the establishment of international
Socialism,"
Herr Schuecking emphasized that a
feature of the German plan for the
league creates a representative world
parliament, thus safeguarding the
democratic basis of the league and
avoiding the return Of milita' in a
new form
The correspor Mt add. Herr
Schuecking made an instant impression
Of sincerity end courage, which his
lifelong fight 'gainst militarism and
his record opponent of tho uar
confirm"