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The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
PLAN To REPEAL
LUXURY TAX
Chairman Kitchin Calls
Meeting of Committee to
Draft Resolution.

Chairman Kitchin last night called
meeting of the House Ways and
Means Committee for today to draft
Il resolution for the repeal of the
luxury tax section of the 5000. 1000, 0U
war revenue act which has just be-
come law. 1t was estimated when
the revenue bill was finally agreed
upon by the COnferees that this tax
would raise So. .7jO.OoO.
When the revenue bill passed the
House the luxury tax was fixed at
% per cent. The Senate at first elimi-
mated the section entirely. Later It
was put back with the rate reduced
to 10 per cent The cOnferees of both
houses were opposed to the section
altogether and left it in the bill only
on the condition that resolution for
its repeal would be introduced.
The repeal resolution will be cham
pioned in both houses by the Senators
and Representatives who comprised
the conference committees 1t is con-
sidercd doubtful. however, that they
will be able to put it through at this
session. There is said to be strong
opposition to any move to relieve any
class Of taxpayers from the war bur
den. The delay in the passage of the
revenue bill. which it was anticipated
would result from the contemplated
action Of the COnferecs in eliminating
the section. was the sole reason why
such acton was not taken at that
time
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
New Invention May Save
Big Ships from Shoals
and Rockbound Coast

Puin- up of big ships on shoals
or rocIlbound coasts bids fair soon
to be a thing Of the past.
This is the result Of development
Of the "radio-compass," the pro-
duct of navy genius, which accu-
rately REGISTERS the direction and
approach Of a vessel by its wire
I,~s signals. Tv using two or three
stations, the ships exact position
can be given if the navigator is
lost in the fOg and nearing danger
Gus shoals.
The radio compass supcrsedes n
radIophon" device Installed at
I oint Judith light which contained
power phoncGraph records warn
iu- Of tho light in Il fog and re-
rrating you are drawing nearer
The sound carried eight miles.
stations are being built for the
radio compass device at Boston,
Newport News, Delaware Capes,
ana Charleston. s. c, Will" four
are in operation near New York.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
WHY MAKE THE
ANNUAL STRUGGLE
WITH RHEUMATISM?

the blood circulation through
your entire system.
In order to get permanent relief
from this dreadful disease, the
blood must be purified, and all ir-
ntatlng matter removed from the
circulation.
No remedy does this so quickly
as S. S. S., the best blood puri-
fler on the market today. that
has stood the test of time with
sixty years of success behind it,
and more popular today than it
has ever been before.
S. S. S. not only contains purii
tying and tonic properties. but
solvent qualities, and, being purely
vegetable. will not injure the sys-
tenn as do medicines which con-
tain potash and other mineral in
gradients.
While cleansing the blood Of all
poison, it builds up the system and
relieves the sufferer of the nag
ging pains of Rheumatism and is
the one remedy that is so useful
in repairing the damage done by
blood diseases.
Don't wait for your trouble to
become chronic. but begin the use
Of S. S. S. today and purge the
blood of every particle of the
poison.
We maintain a medical depart
ment for the benefit of all who
are afflicted. and our Chief Medi-
cal Adviser. who is familiar with
all forms Of Rheumatism, will
gladly give you advice without
charge as to the treatment of your
own case. Address Medical Di-
rector, Isl Swift Laboratory, At
lanta, Ga.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
Nature Gives Cry for Help That
S. S. S. Can Answer with
the Right Treatment.

This is the season when the
camp, cold, changing weather OF
winter intensihes the pains and
other disagreeable symptoms Of
Rheumatism.
Rheumatism never comes by
accident. 1t is in the blood and
system before pain is felt.
The symptoms of this disease
are almost unnoticed at first, so
insidiously do they steal over the
body; gradually the little pains
and stiffness increase until they
develop great inconvenience day
by day, and if neglected or i'm
properly treated will become
chronic.
Not only is Rheumatism the
most painful of all diseases, with
its swollen, stiff joints, throbbing
muscles and singing nerves. but
it is formidable and dangerous
trouble.
Every day the poison remains in
the system the disease gets a firmer
hold and the patient is soon left
a helpless cripple.
Of course, if this painful disease
was on the surface only, you
might reasonably expect to get re-
lief by the use of lotions, Iiniments
and other local applications. But
the source of the disease is in your
blood. the tiny disease germs find
lodgment there and multiply by
the millions. scattered by means of
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
c. E. Van Loan, Writer,
Seriously Ill Following
Series of Operations

Philadelphia, Feb. 26.-Charles f.
Van Loan, noted writer, is critically
i'll at the Abingdon Hospital today
Mrs. Van Loan, who is at his bed
side. said she was hopeful OF his
recovery"
Mr.. Van Loan has been confined
to the hospital for three weeks. His
illness is the outgrOwth OF a series
of operations following injuries he
sustained in an automobile accident
in California several years ago. ac-
cording to George Horace Lorimer'
cditor-In-chief Of the Saturday
Evening Post. of which Mr.. Van
Loan is associate editor.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
Peruvian Envoy Speaks
AT Atheneum Reunion

Stories and legends Of MS native
land were told by DR.. Francisco Tu-
della. Minister from Peru. at the re-
union Of the Spanish-AmeriCan Athe-
ncum at the Washington Club last
night
\ musical program was presented
following DIR. Tudelas talk, by Mrs.
BENJAMIN Cantz. accompanied by Mrs.
TreuiS. and R 5. Turoff accompanied
by Miss Tur0ff.
The committee in charge of the re-
union consisted Of W. T. Faulknerm.
secretary Of the society; y. II. Darton.
vice president and Capo Rodriguez,
president.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
"TIz" GLADDENS
SORE, TIRED FEET
No Puffed-Up, Burning, Tender,
Aching Feet-No Gems
or CaIlouses.

"TiZ' makes sore. burning. tired
feet fairly dance with delight. Away
60 the aches and pains. the Corns.
callouses. blistors, bunions and chill
blains.
"Tiz" draws out tn" acids and
poisons that puff up your feet. No
matter how hard you work. how
long you dance. how far you walk.
or how long You remain on your
feet, "Tiz" brings reStfuI foot COM
fort. "Tiz" is magical. grand. won
derful for tired. aching. swollen.
smarting feet. All, how comfort
able, how happy you feel. Your
feet just tingle for JOY; shoes never
hurt or seem tight.
Get a - cent box oC ''Tiz" now
from any druggist or department
store. End foot torture forever
wear smaller shoes. keep your feet
fresh, sweet and happy. Just think
a whole years foot comfort for
only 2J Cents-AdV.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
WILSON TO CHAMPION
LEAGUE In ADDRESS
BEFORE DEPARTURE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

CoNTlNUED FROM PAGE ONE
consider the reconstruction problem
was emphasized by the White House
announcement that the conference, to
begin next Monday. will be held in
the East Room of the White House.
The President will address the con-
ference at 1870 o'clock on the morn
ing of the opening day, Monday. The
sessions will continue through We'd
nesday.
Although telegr9phic invitations to
the reconstruction conference only
went out Tuesday night, acceptances
already have been received from
twenty governors and sixty mayors,
and nearly as many more are likely
to be received today, 1t is believed.
In connection with the reconstruc-
ton problem, the President has hao
laid before him a cablegram to Sec
retary Morrison of the Federation
OF Labor. from members of the
federation's executive council in
Paris urging a constructive after
the-war program.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
BOTH PARTIES
HASTEN PLANS
TO VOTE MONEY
Big Appropriation Bills to
Be Passed This Session
If Possible.

Administration leaders in the Senate
and House yesterday began to exert
themselves to put through all of the
big appropriation measures in the few
days that remain of the present ses-
sion. This was in accordance with
the virtual command of the President
that these bills should be passed be-
fore Congress adjourns.
Among the bills which have come
under the scope of the Republican
flibuster are: Rovers anr Harbors bill,
mineral lands leasing bill, and the
naval appropriation bill containing the
provision authorizing the President To
suspend construction on the three
year naval program in the event that
a league of nations or similar tribunal
ported to the Senate yesterday by
Senator Swanson, chairman of the
Naval Affairs committee.
BIames Democrats.
Senator SmOot cited the wheat guar
antee bill, the railroad control bill and
a number of others which are held up
in committee and not likely to be
passed. He said the Democrats who
control the committees are to blame
for this.
Senator Thomas, of Colorado, Demo-
Crat. attempted to smooth over the
difficulty by asserting that one party
is as much to blame as the other.
1T is a case of the pot calling the
kettle black" he said. For the past
three weeks we have discussed i'm
portant matters which are not before
the Senate. 1t is necessary to have
an extra session, and that in a very
few days.
a concise statement of the Iegis-
lative situation and of the enormous
quantity of business which confronts
the Senate was made by Senator
Hitchcock, of Nebraska.
Senator Hitchcock said
We still haze eight general ap-
preparation bills which must pass
the Senate before adjournment, or
which ought to, unless we are to
run into serious complications. We
have the bond bill. which must be
passed if the credit of the country
Is to be protected. We have the rail-
road money bill. n bill which is alb
sOlutely necessary to provide the gov
ornment with money for the opera
ton of the railroads. We have the
wheat fund bill bill absolutely
necessary to supply the government
with proper authority and means for
caring for the wheat crop. for it is
already under an impressive obliga-
ton"
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27

lights many years amusing the tired
business man with her nightingale
voice which has added greatly to
her success.
Miss HarlOwe is with Billy Wat
sons Beef Trust" now playing at
the Gayety Theater. This will be
her last appearance in Washington.
The prima donna has many friends
in Washington who will miss her
but who wish her as great success
on the farm as she has reaped on
the stage.
without doubt the best singing
COmedienne burlesQuc has offered
this season Miss HarlOwe carries the
Billy Watson show through to a
well deserved hit. Brim-full Of
personality and gifted with the abil-
ity to put a song over. Beatrice Har-
lowe is the biz ace in a company Of
brilliant entertainers.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
Alien Exclusion Bill
Passed Up for Session

Chances Of the fOur-year immi-
grafton exclusion bill getting before
Congress at this session were prac-
tically killed yesterday when the
House Rufes Committee adjourned
without acting on request for a
special rule to give the measure
priority in the House.
Even though it should go through
the House it would be crowded out
in the Senate, they pointed out.
The committee also refused to act
on the bill giving authority to de-
port interned enemy aliens.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
Officers of Red Cross
Auxiliaries to March

Because of the large number of the
Supply Corps of the District Chapter
of the Red Cross. only the officers
from the various auXilarirs will
march in the parade today. it was an
nounced at chapter headquarters last
night.
1t is expected that there will be
between 500 and coo Of these officers in
line, in addition to the members OF
the Canteen and motor corps. the
District Red Cross nurses and officers
from the chapter headquarters. Repre-
SentinE headquarters will be DR.. Ralph
Jenkins, chairman: Howard S. Rec.
side. trea surer; Miss Mabel Board
man. Mrs. Isaac Bittell. Mrs. William
{. GOrgas. Mrs. w. .. Hulmc. Mrs
B. w. ChiswelI, Mrs !. NJ. Gallo.
way and Mrs Bodley.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
Wheat Stocks Thrice
Those of a Year Ago

Reported stocks of wheat in the
United States are three times those
of one year ago, the Department of
Agriculture reported Yesterday. On
February l. commercial stocks of
wheat were reported to the de-
partmcnt as 223.274.5GO bushels,
Wheat on farms is not included.
Flour on hand is 1858 per cent
Of that a year ago.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
British Still Fear
American Competition

london, Feb 26.-The American
competition bdeey still is in the fore
ground in newspaper discussion
throughout Britain.
"A keen fight is in prospect" SAYS
the Glasgow correspondent of the
Central News, between America and
Britain to secure European coal mar
kcts"
The Swedish railways. il is learned
from Stockholm, bought 5000 tons OF
American coal. The Dutch govern
mcnt bought 1000 tons.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
Urres Operating Credit
For Farmers of Nation

Operating. credit for farmers was
urged yesterday by Assistant Scc-
Tetary Of Agriculture Ousl"y before
the AGRICULTURAL conference of
FankcTs.
ON the average of years" he
declared. Horticulture is the surcst
basis of credit"
The farmer needed encourage
nsent, he held, and pointed out that
there was far les uncertainty as
to profits OF farming than in prac-
ICaIly any other business.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
los, ,476 Army Hospital
Beds Available in u. S.

There are 1O5, 47G beds available in
army hospitals in the United States
of which 591i9 were occupied and
1927 vacant on February Il, accord
ing to statement by the Surgeon
General yesterday.
Since the beginning of the war 50.
514 sick and injured soldiers have been
returned from France. and since the
signing Of the armistice 59,456. total
of 10, ,030
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
ITALY WOULD KEEP
100000 RESERVISTS
Government Makes Efforts to Pre-
vent Return to America.

Rome, Feb. 26.-The newspapers
announced today that 100000 de-
mobilized Italian reservists are
ready to return to America and that
100000 additional who are still un-
der arms, will leave for the United
States as soon as they are released.
The government is urged to take
steps to induce the reservists to re-
main in Italy by giving them special
farming and industrial facilities.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
7 Alleged Anarchists
Released in New York

New York. Feb. 2f.-Seven of four
teen alleged anarchists arrested here
Monday were released when they were
brought into L. 5. District Court to-
day. The others were held on $5I00
bond each, pending further invcsti-
CATION.
SO far rs known, no warrants have
been issued against any of the men.
Judge Knox set the hearing on the
application for a writ of habcas corpus
for tomorrow
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
Reduce Number of Cotton Grades.

Representative Lever introduced
yesterday a bill amending the cot
ton futures act. Among other things
the bill provides for reduction Of the
number Of grades Of cotton from
twenty to ten, and for government
cIassifclt ton Of the certified stock
Of future exchanges
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
Germany Will Regret
Ousting Me" " Says Willie

Copenhagen. Feb. &c. - Ger
many will soon regret having over
thrown the monarchy" the ex-
Kaiser is quoted as having said
to Contu Won BroCkdorff- -Rantzau.
on the occasion Of the latter's
visit to AmeronGcn.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
He Wasn't Collecting Bombs.

New York. Feb. 26.-"Why pick on
me- asked Patrolman SChoenfeld
when Harry Lippick handed him a
bomb. Lippick found the bomb on
n subway bench and gave it to the
first con he saw.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
LAST CHANCE TO SEE
GIFTED ENTERTAINER
Beatrice Harlowe to Go Back to
Farm After This Season.

Back to the farm after years of
success on the stage is the closing
chapter in Beatrice Harlowe's life
She has appeared before the foot
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27

While the army of occupation
winds up the watch on the Rhine,
your income tax will help wind up
the cost of getting there. Pay it to-
day.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
PRESIDENT OUTLINES
NATIONS LEACITE. PLAN
TO CONGRESS MEMBERS
CONFINED FROM PAGE ONE.


Senate Foreign Relations Commit
tee. who declined the invitations be-
cause they said they could not be
guests at n dinner where they were
bound to treat what was said on a
world important question as conf
DENTAL
Members of the committees nrescnt
were: Senator Hitchcock. of Nebras-
ka. chairman of the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee: Senators Will
Jams. Of Mississippi: Swanson. Of Vir-
ginia; POmerenP. Of Ohio; Smith. Of
Arizona; Salisbury. Of Delaware:
Pittman. Of Nevada: Shields. Of Tenn
essee: Thomas. of Colorado: Robin
son, of Arkansas: Lodge Of Mass
nChusetts: Smith. Of Michigan: Nc
CUmher. OF North Dakota: Rrandegec.
Of Connecticut. and Knox. Of PonnslI-
vania.
Also Representative Flood. Of Vir-
Cinia, chairman Of the House For
eiCn Affairs Committee: Rcnresenta-
tives LinthiCum. Of Maryland: Good
win. of Arkansas: Stodman. Of North
Carolina: Harrison. Of MissiSsipDi:
Charles r. Smith. or New York. So
bath. Of Illinois: Ba CsdaIe. Of South
Carolina: Hudd'cston. Of Alabama.
Connally Of Texas: Thomas = Smith
of New Nort. COoDer. Of Wisconsin:
Porter. of P"nnsvlvauia: Rogers. Of
massachusetts: TcmrIe of ponnsyl-
Vania: FOss of Illinois: Miller, Of
Minnesota; Mott. Of New York. and
Kennedy, Of Rhode Island.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
Long Is Short $50.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-E. y. Long was
held up by two mon-One long the
other short. Now, Longs short 500.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27

as confused and complicated"
"Thcre is some good in it," he ad-
mitted, but added, there Is more
that is bad in it. II l were compeII-
ed to vote upon the instrument as a
whole I would unhesitatingly vote
against it.
ct requires no close inquiry into
the sentiment of the American peo-
pie to be certain that there is a uni
versal and passionate desire to do
sOmething-tO enter into some COM
paCt-tO prevent war with all its dead
ly and destructive consequences.
1T is this overwhelming conviction
which finds expression in the tumult-
nous applause which thrills every au-
dieuCc as it listens to the glowing
appeals for league of nations.
Il cannot believe, however. that
very many of these people will in
sist that the overthrow of American
institutions is necessary 10 accomplish
the benettCent purpose they have in
mind and to attain the end they 50
fervcntly desire"
Some sections of the proposed con-
stitutiOn not only neutraIize the bene-
.ts Of n peaceful settlement. but "af-
firmatively destroy the national struc-
turc and commit the United States
to n course which must end in humil-
iation and disaster" he said.
II is disappointing as regards dis
armament, Cummins added.
Not nm IsOIationist.
Ultimately, the league, as was
planned, would make nations as
UnimpOrtant as states in our Fed
cral Government. Cummins said.
''It is the creation of a world ma
tiOn and, if observed, it would
draw to the executive council and
body of delegates so many of the
vital powers of government that
the remainder would become as un-
important as the jurisdiction of the
states in the American union as
compared with the jurisdiction of
the Federal Government.
Il believe it possible to do every
thing that can be done to prevent
war without transferring to a for.
Cign power the government OF
America.
The President repeats over and
over again that we must accept
our responsibility in world work,
and l agree with him.
Il am no advocate of isolation. ."
The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
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The Washington herald., 1919-02-27
Gives Intimate Details.

The dinner was served at o'clock.
and was concluded before the Pr,Si-
dent began his talk Tho President
went over the various articles of tn,
covenant in detail. not only present
ing his personal views. hut going
into considerable details as to views o.
representatives Of other powers. The
President gave the guests an intimate.
first hand recital Of the task that con-
trOnt"d the world power representa-
tiVes in drafting "A document that
could finally be adjusted to meet the
divergent views of the different rep
resentatives at the peace table and
which they hoped would find prompt
ratification by the bodies to which
they must be submitted.
Evening star., 1919-09-21

of Capt. Lewis. U. s., m, and Mr.
Lewis.

of Capt. Lewis. U. s. m, and Mrs.
Lewis.
Maj. Charles Sanderson, U. S. NJ c.,
with Mrs Sanderson, has returned to
Washington for the season after
spending the summer at Arundel-on-
the-Bay, Md.
Lieut.. Commander William H Booth.
U. S. NJ. with his family, has gone for
station to Annapolis.
Mrs. Allan r. McCann. wife of Lieut..
McCann, U. s. N, has gone to An
napolis, where she is visiting the
Misses Thomas.
Maj. Bennett Puryear, U. S. M. c.,
who has been detailed to duty in this
city since his return from overseas
duty, will shortlv be Joined here by
Mrs. Puryear, who is now visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Hill, in
their home at Annapolis.
Lieut.. G. c. Todd. U. S. N, and Mrs
Todd after visit of several weeks
in Atlantic City, have returned to
Norfolk, Va, where the former is at
present on duty.
Lieut.. Commander Frank H Kelly,
jr., U. S. N, with Mrs Kelly and their
children, has gone to San Diego. Calf.
for a visit to Mr.. and Mrs.. E. F.
Parmelee. parents of Mrs. Kelly.
Capt. and Mrs. stickney will soon
leave for California, where the for
mer will join the Pacific fleet.
J;au+- Co,,,napder Ton,as D Mur-
Evening star., 1919-09-21
Navy and Marine Corps Notes.

Maj. Henry Leonard. U. S. Marine
Corps, has returned to Washington
after accompanying Mrs. Leonard to
Colorado, where she will remain until
some time in October.
Mrs. Frank F. Fletcher. wife Of Rear
Admiral Fletcher; U. s. N, accom-
panied by their daughters, Misses
SybN and Alice Fletcher, has gone to
Atlantic City, where they are at the
Eastbourne for the autumn.
Mrs. Thomas Williamson, widow Of
Chief Engineer Williamson, U. S. N,
accompanied by her daughter, Miss T.
Williamson. and granddaughter, Miss
Virginia Hall, spent the late summer
and early autumn at Atlantic City.
Brig. Gen. Wendell c. Neville. u. s.
Marine Corps, accompanied by Mrs.
Neville, has gone to Atlantic City,
where they are spending the autumn
at the Glaslyn-Chatham.
Mrs. Wat T. cluverlus. wife Of Capt.
Cluverius, U, s. N, after spending the
past few months at Hancock Point on
the Maine coast, has returned with
their children to Annapolis for the
season.
Mrs. Allen NJ. Cook, wife Of Com
mander Cook, U. 8. N, has gone to De-
troit to join her husband. who IL at
present in command Of the United States
naval training camp at that place.
Mrs. Cook with their children, Clar-
leo and Clartcs spent the summee =
Evening star., 1919-09-21

man and their children. Fred, s5rs
and Tyler, who have spent the SUM
mer in the mountains of Virginia--
Miss Tyler Coleman will go to West
Point to school and in the Intervals
visiting Col. c. {. Carter, U. S. A., and
Mrs. Carter.
~
Lieut. Col. r. D. Gregory. U. s. A
with Mrs. Gregory and their daugBs
ter, Miss Katherine Gregory, we2
spend the season IN Washington ID
the Brighton Hotel. %
%
~
Brig. Gen. Benjamin D. FouloiE.
.. S. A, is receiving the congratula-
tions of his Washington friends upon
Continued on Eighth Page) fS
Evening star., 1919-09-21
Army Notes.

Col. John S. Chambers, U. S. A., with
Mrs. Chambers and their young son,
John S., jr.. have leased an apart
nent at the Farnsboro at Florida
avenue and Decatur street north
west, for the season and will make