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The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
CITIZENS CLASH
over WOMEN AS
CLUB MEMBERS
Sixteenth Street Association
Organized Amidst Fine
Bursts Of Oratory.
MALE CHAMPIONS. WIN
Dr.. Battle Elected President.
Will Meet First Monday
Of Each Month.
MALE CHAMPIONS. WIN

Numbering among Its charter men,
bers Ernest l.. Thurston. superintend-
ent OF schools; Francis p. Weller,
Charles w. Darr, and other men well
known in the public and business
world of the District, the ixteenth
Street Citizens Association was or
ganized last night at meeting of the
citizens of that community, in the
Sixth Presbyterian Church.
DR.. Lewis j. Battle, who has been a
prominent figure in the movement to
organize the association, was elected
its first president. Paul +. Grove was
chosen first vice-president; Francis G.
Weller. second vice-president: Capt. c.
E. ohnson, Coast Guards, secretary,
and Major c. E. Edwards treasurer.
That there is plenty OF pep in the
new organization was manifested at
the meeting when its constituents be-
came divided over the clause in the
constitution relating to membership.
Many favored the admission of wom-
en- to the organization. and several
fine bits Of oratory preceded a stand
ing vote which determined by a fair
ly close margin, against the fair sex
F. Jenkins was the principal speak
er In favor of membership for won-
en-. People of Washington are kick
ing because we have no representa-
tion In the government of our affairs.
though we pay taxes. give up our sons
TO the ravages of war and are true
American citizens in all other respects.
There are women in this COM
munity who own property and pay
taxes. Why shouldn't those, who.
when given the opportunity. have &C.
quilted themselves favorably in mat
ters of government, be admitted to
this organization? To exclude them
would be the unjustness of taxation
without representation"
He was applauded
Francis R. Weller, who proposed ar
amendment to the membership sec.
ton of the constitution making the
latter read-"all male persons of the
community over the age of 2l, livins
in. owning property. or doing business
ness, ETC. replied to Jenkins in a
manner that evoked even more ap.
plarse than his opponent.
TO my mind, the woman's place is
at home attending to matters there
1t is a mans duty to look after such
affairs as these. Personally, ! do not
believe In long-haired men or short.
haired women, and II we men are in
capable of handling things of thi.
sort, then call in your women"
Meetings will be held by the associa.
ton on the first Monday of each
month, from October to June An an
nual election of officers will take place
every October
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
MARYLAND FUND
DRIVE ON TODAY
Money for Farmers Temple
Of Agriculture to Be
Raised by States.

The Maryland campaign to raise
the State quota for the Temple of
Agriculture, to be erected in Wash
ington, Will be launched today by
A. A. Elmore. in charge OF the
building fund. at a meeting OF state
organizers in Baltimore.
Preliminary plans will be mapped
out to continue the financial cam
paign at a convention, to be held
this summer. As soon as Mr.. FL
more has completed his arrange
ments for the Maryland drive. he
will 20 to Kentucky to develop
the campaign there.
Conventions In Western states.
Mr. Elmore has just returned from
the West, where Washington State
oyersubscribed her quota of slss, 900.
and California farmers signified their
willingness to furnish an equal sum.
The three Western States of Wash
ington, Oregon and California are
planning conventions this month.
The Oregon drive will be begun at
a meeting called at Spokane at which
Senator Gore, of Oklahoma; Milo D.
Campbell, president of the National
Dairymen's League; Clifford Pinchot,
and Charles Barrett. president OF the
American Farmers Union and rep
resentative OF the National Board of
Farm Organizations at the Peace
will be speakers.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
School Needs S72.5O
For Two French Babes

George Washington University
needs s72.50 for Its two babies.
The university two years ago adopt
ed two French war orphans-Jean
and Yvonne Rousseau. The fund so
far raised has become exhausted, and
unless the university raises $50 the
babies viii be taken away from their
mother and put in an institution in
France.
DR.. George N. Henning Is treasurer
Of the fund now being raised. Con-
tributions should be sent to him at
2025 G street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
"WE WIN WITH WILSON," CAPTION
OF LEAGUE BALLOT VOTING YES

Only one vote, and an unsigned one,
against the United States entering the
league OF nations was received all
day yesterday by the league of ma
tions editor. All of the rest of the
ballots were solidly in favor Of the
league
The solitary reader of The Wash
ington Herald to vote no, wrote the
reason upon the ballot, Don't want
our boys going to fight the battles Of
Europe, Asia and Africa"
One postcard, which was doubtless
meant in favor of the league and
which Is signed "A. T. K" reads ::
Dear, The United States wish the
league of nations to enter the YES
outlined at the A. T. Knochel con-
ference did you signed"
This Is the only communication re-
ceived by the league OF nations editor
to be written in such fashion.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
HOUR WILL SAVE
NATION MILLIONS
Coal and Electricity VIII
Net u. S. Fortune While
Gardens Will Benefit.

Progressive America is Just one hour
richer today than IT was yesterday.
for 1t has gained sixty golden min
utes from Father Time that ~oil
save her millions OF dollars during the
summer months.
Thousands Of dollars In coal and
eiectricity. not to speak Of the dimes
ana quarters found in the family
gardens plantsd in the hour pilfered
from the work a-dsy world. will make
the United States millions of dol
lars richer than before IL adopted
the war emergency daylight-ssying
plan.
That the change of the clock will
in no way interfere with the we'll
laid plans Of the train schedules was
the assertion Of one OF the prominent
railroad officials.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
S. S. MT. VERNON DUE
APRIL 4 WITH TROOPS
Sailing Of Part Of 10Th Divis,on
From Brest Announced.

The War Department last night
announced sailing of the transport
Mount Vernon from Brest due at
Boston April with following
troops; Twsnty-sixth Division Head
quarters: Tventy-sioth Division
headquarters troop; Twenty-siSth
Division military police company;
Fifty-second Infantry brigade head
quarters, all 20 Camp Devens; IoIst
Engineers. less company c Ccsmps
Devens, Dix. Upton. Sherman, Gus
ter, Pike, Dodge. Levis); IoIst En-
gineerg train (Devens): io3th In
fsntry complete Camps Devens,
Upton, Dix, Jackson. Gordon. Meade.
Sherman, Custer. Grant Pike, Dodge
Funston. Bowie. Lewis. Kesrneyl;
casual companies 2.s2o New York;:
7s3 North Carolins); T54 CCaliforn-
nia); 7sa scattered, special casual
company 2es.
Maj. Gen. Harry c. Hale. COM
msnding the Twenty-siTth Division.
is also aboard
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
MONCOLS FORM
new REPUBLIC
Declare independence Of
Rest Of China-Living
Buddha President.

golia has declared its independence
Of the rest OF China and has formed
republic, with the Living Buddha
of Mongolia as its President. accord
ing to cable reports received by the
Far Eastern Bureau tonight.
The new republic was formed at
Ulyasutai, the report stated, under
japanese and Russian revolutionary
influences.
Mongolia comprises a territory OF
approximately I,3s1,ssS square miles
and has a population Of about 1000 900.
The Living Buddha proclaimed Pres
ident Is, according TO Mongolian be-
lief. the reincarnation OF Buddhs. He
has both political and clerical powers.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
FIX SHIPBUILDING
PROGRAM TO OCT. |

Philadelphia, March 20. - Existing
hours and wages OF the country's ship
builders will be guaranteed until Oc-
tober ], 1913, Charles f. Piez, director
general of the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration, declared today.
At a conference with representatives
Of the labor unions and private yard
owners arrangements were perfected
for district bodies to supplant the
Macy wage adjusting board which
ceases operations Monday.
These district wage adjusting boards
will be formed in each shipbuilding
district and all wage controversies
will be referred to these bodies for
settlement.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30

With yesterdays count the score
now stands 4,246 in favor Of the United
States becoming part of the league
and only loss against, bringing the
ratio nearer to four to one in favor
Of the league.
One ballot signed by Harry Smith,
603 Eleventh street northeast, reads.
I'VE win with Wilson" Another bal /.
lot. signed by Catherine c. Crichter,
Arts Club, asks. why lose what we
fought for?" =
George c. Donohoe, 1713 Willard
street northwest, wrote all over his
ballot his reasons for voting yes:
First" he writes because IL
breathes of the spirit of Christ. Sec
ond. l have never known President
Wilson to make a mistake. Third,
woodrow Wilson is the greatest Pres
ident we ever had. bar none Fourth,
he Is the greatest statesman in the
world today"
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
NO GILDED KNIGHTS
OR BELTED EARLS
Gore Would Stop Chance of ISL
Jack" or "Sir Josephus."

Senator Gore. of Oklahoma. wants
more constitutional safeguards against
the possibility OF any American be-
coming a gilded knight or belted
earl.
In a statement yesterday, the
Senator points out that having
fought for democracy we are in
grave danger of having a Sir Jack
and a Sir Josephus and other "Sirs
Tom. Dick and Harry"
1853 North Carolina): 754 (Califor-
ment to prevent just this sort of
thing has been kicking around State
legislatures unratified since 1909.
Gore says, and he now proposes that
enough additional States ratify 1t to
make II a part of the basic law.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
DISABLED SOLDIERS
RETURNING TO WORK
2,94S Actually Placed in Jobs by
Board of Vocational Training.

Disabled American soldiers, through
reconstruction training. are fast re-
turning TO industrial life.
On March /, an official announce
ment OF the Federal Board Of
Vocational Training stated, ss,6ss
disa bled soldiers had been regis
tered with the board for training,
placement or both. OF these, despite
many physical obstacles, it was
stated, the board had established a
working contact with 25,223 cases,
while 2.s4s had actully been placed in
employment. From March l to l5, ad-
ditional cases numbering 5.541 were
recommended for training. OF these,
S4S were held up pending action by
the War Risk Insurance Bureau on
their compensate status.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
Sister of Woman Scion
Married to New Yorker

Miss Edna Rankin, sister of former
Representative Jeanette Rankin of
Montana, was married yesterday to
John W. McKimmon, Jr.. a wealthy
canning factory owner of Nissoula,
Mont, and New York. n. Y. The
cermeony was performed by the Rev
James Shera Montgomery.
The wedding yesterday was the out
come of a romance of school days
Mr.. McKimmon is % years OF aGe.
while his brides age is given a. 25
Mr.. McKimmon's New York resid, nee
is 3i3 Riverside Drive. He went direct
to New York from Montana and then
came to Washington and secured a
license yesterday morning.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
DEMAND OF FRENCH
FOR CONTROL OF RHINE
! MODIFIED BY ENJOYS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

TO be disposed to reduce their re-
faration claims. The delegates are
now estimating the total of indem-
mites at from Sc. .00o. 10000 to SIS
600, 10000 to be paid within thirty
years. The reparations question will
be taken up again Monday.
The French today began prepar-
ing the palace at Versailles for the
j eneral peace congress at which the
peace terms will be presented to
lhe Germans.
: Despite this activity, it was only
fsguely announced that peace
fmight possibly be concluded be-
1ore Easter" April 20.
Z Conferences probably will not be
held in the Hall of Mirrors, which
Is uncomfortable as a meeting place,
but il is practically certain the
Signatures will be affixed there, for
Historic reasons. Special telegraph
snd telephone systems have al
keady been installed in the palace.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
Cold Wave Hits Richmond.

Richmond, Va, March 2s.-Aided by
a cold north wind, March today fired
q parting shot at the popuiace here.
Overcoats, which had been discarded
on account Of the warm, balrny,
spring-like air. have been resurrect.
ed and were in evidence today.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
Baptist's Creed, Pastors Topic.

Beginning tomorrow night. Rev.
DR.. J. Milton Waldron, pastor of Shi-
loh Baptist Church ("Strangers'
Honey, will preach the first dis
course in "A Series of Nine Ser
mons on the Distinctive Principles
of the Baptists." or What We Be
lieve and Why We Believe IT.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
Suspicious Alien Enemy
Found Boring American
Corn, Hungarian Bug
Pyrausta nubilalis.

This is not the name OF a cigar or
new near-kick beer, but the name
Of the newest enemy of agricultural
America. 1t was discovered in Massa-
chusetts last year boring into stalks
of corn. This insect. strange to say,
Is a native OF Hungary.
The Pyrausta nubilalis Is a Bolshe-
vik in its ideas. 1t not only destroys
corn crops. but will tackle anything
that gets in its way
Uncle Sam is about to spend $780,
COO to intern and destroy every one
of these pesky insects he can find.
Several states have already appropri-
ated large sums to aid the Federal
Government in getting rid of this
new alien enemy Of the American
farmer.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
'ues W. R. and E. Co. for $40, 900.

ACora Cohen sued the Washington
FRawsy and Electric Company yester-
day In the District Supreme Court for
sl0soo for injuries alleged to have been
received in a collision on August y,
1918. at Twenty-seventh and p streets
northwest. Attorneys King, Simon
and Young fled the suit
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
Scranton Breaks Rudder
Stock in Mid-Atlantic

! The L. S. s Scranton has broken
Ter rudder stock, the Navy Depart
3aent learned by wireless yesterday.
! The FL Sol is standing by and an
3cean going tug has been sent to
Pie scene, 900 miles east of New
fork. Attempts to take the Scran-
pm in tow failed twice.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
Stork Works Overtime,

Atlanta. Ga, March 29-This stork
is no Bolshevik. 1t works overtime.
bankruptcies. three boys and one girl.
weighing five pounds each, were de-
livered safely at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Lee Milligan. Of Walnut Grove,
Ga. All well and happy.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
Detroit Paper Raises Price.

Detroit, March H.-The Detroit
Times announced today that begin
ming Monday its price would be rails
ed to cents. the only daily in De-
troit to sell at that figure.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
NJ. Villain Acquitted.

Paris, March 29.-M. Villain was
acquitted tonight of the charge of
numbering Jean Leon Jaures, the
Socialist leader. who was killed
shortly after the outbreak of the
war in 1914.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
Bishop Challenges Senator.

Tacoma, Wash, March Ex-senator
Miles Polndexter is challenged to de-
bate the merits of the league of ma
tons plan in Tacoma, Wash. tomor-
row night with Bishop w. Keator as
his opponent.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
Skirts Shorten Woman. Stride.

Atlantic City, March 29.-Tight
skirts have cut down woman's
stride SO 1t now takes her 20 min
utes to walk q block, Broadwalk
cops estimate.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
RumanIsns Defeat Reds.

RumanIsrs Defeat Reds.
Rumanian troops inflicted a crush
rnE defeat on Bolsheviki forces
.alOnG the left bank Of the Dniester.
near Javilaska tBessarabia). il was
.announced in an official dispatch
rrom Bucharest today. Near Tiras
pol (sIXty miles northwest of
-Odessa). the Rumanians have es-
.tabIished contact with the French.
) Recent dispatches reported Bessa-
rabia had declared its independence.
Sormed an alliance with the Russian
Bolsheviki and attacked the Ruman-
Jams, driving them across the Pruth
River. The above dispatch indicates
ihe Rumanians still hold the entire
Southern portion Of Bessarabia.
Admiral KoIChak's army continues
80 defeat the BoIshevik, according to
Delayed official advices received from
Omsk today. Between March II and
1S the anti BOlsheviks advanced fifty
miles and took 5000 prisoners on the
rTral front. T-fa was captured on the
morning Of March IS
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30
HUNGARIAN SOVIET
OPENS WAR ON SERBIA.
is RUMOR In PARIS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
they have decided to evacuatc
Odessa.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30

Send Today for Free Trial of Pyra-
mid Pile Treatment and Find
Real Happiness.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30

II you suffer SO badly you can't wait
for the free trial get a SO cent box
Of Pyramid Pile Treatment at the
The Washington herald., 1919-03-30

NJ. Criser. }; A. Dckey. 2; NJ. johnson, 9
R. KillIan, .; L. Lewton. 3; A. Lynham, q
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-13

l tender my resignation as attorney
general,
at has been not quite six years
since became connected with your
administration, and more than four
wears ago. a few days after war was
declared by the European nations, I
became n member of the cabinet. 1t
can be fairly said that during no other
six years In the history Of our country
have SO many great problems been pre-
scented and solved, The reflection that
at such a time | have been permitted
to stand by Your side and Assist in
a modest way In dealing with those
national and international issues Is now
and win always be my greatest source
Of pride.
mo man ever served n leader who
une -onre uniformly considerate, more
kindly helpful n more generously APP
preciattVe. No subordinate was ever
more deeply grateful for the number
less friendly words and acts of his
superior,
"Pecuniary responsibilities Of a sub
stantial nature rest upon me, and my
private affairs have long demanded at
tention, During the continuance of ao-
tual warfare l did not feel at liberty
to weigh these personal considerations
In the balance against the public du.
ties with which ! was charged. BY
March 4 Of the present year the de-
partment ot justice Will have substan-
TALLY brought its war activities TO a
close and be working under normal
conditions, therefore ask that his
resignation take effect on that date.
Faithfully yours.
ct, W. GREGORY"
The presidents reply said:
"My Dear Mr.. Acknowledgement;
ut is with profound reluctance and
regret that | accept your resignation.
| do SO only because YOU have con-
WINGED me that 1t is necessary in your
" interest for YOU to retire, There
has been no one with whom | have
been associated in Washington whom
| have learned more to trust nor 10
whose oounsels ! have attached more
value n Importance, Your adminis-
%tration OF your office has been singl-
larry able and singularly conscientious
and watchful of the public interest.
and | feel that II is q very serious loss
indeed to the nation that YOU should
find Yourself obliged to withdraw from
public life,
My best wishes not only. but my
affectionato friendship, win follow Won
into retirement, and | hope with all
my heart hat in some way and at
some time | shall again have the priyi-
lege and benefit Of being associated
with you
Cordially and faithfully yours,
WOODROW WILSON,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-13
REPUBL|CFORMED
IN LUXEMBOURG

METZ. Jan. 10. (By the Associated
IFeSs( -LuNemburg was proclaimed n
republic on Friday, when the Grand
lqGhess Marie retired from the canitnl
ldklhB ~ quarters In a chateau nearby
ne Chamber held an exciting meet
a body. '' III
For some time there had been consid-
cradle agitation in Metz Of a repuhlicnn
tehdency, A dispatch from LuXemburg
Jan ~ SAID Il large crowd had paraded
IN 'front.' of the palace in Luxembourg
requesting the a%bdiCation Of the grand
uuEiess and the proclamation Of a re-
PuDilo' TIC dispatch said that A com
pointed. ~ ''" "p-
Previous advices were to the ef-
teCtrfhat the Grand Duchess Marie
Adelaide had decided to leave Luyem-
burg owing to the %unfavorahle political
situation. ''"
The grand duchy OF Luxembourg "a
hordered ON the north and northeast bmS
hhenish Prussia, on the south by Al
soce, Lorraine and on the west bv The
Belgian province of Luxembourg "
me grand duchy is presided over nv
me Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide, who
was norm in 1894, by the treaty OF
london or 1867, LuXemburg was de-
cared neutral territory and its integrity
and Independence were guaranteed X
me outbreak of the present war. how
ever, the Germans passed through Inv.
cmhurg in their invasion Of BelgiIm
grand duchess, "o
Luxembourg has an area of 9aS souar
000. "'"'F '"V'-
Gen, Pershing recently visited Iux-
emhurg and was cordially greeted Nv
the grand duchess. -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-13
GREGORY
RESIGNS; SALARY TOO LOW

WASHINGTON. Jan. IS.-Thomas
Watt Gregory, attorney general of the
United States since 1914, has resigned
because Of %"pecuniary responsibilities
and will rNturn to the practice Of law.
President Wilson has agreed to his re-
tirement next March 4.
Mr.. Gregory's letter Of resignation,
dated Jan. ., and the presidents re-
ply, cahled from Paris the next day,
were made public at the White House.
The attorney generals letter disclosed
that he had long considered retiring
from office and had discussed the mat.
ter with the president before MIR. VIII
son went abroad.
Mr.. Gregory's successor has not yet
been appointed and there has been no
official intimation as to who he will
be, In speculation the names of Frank
l., Polk. counsellor of the state de-
partment, and acting secretary while
Mr., Lansing is in Europe, and Senator
James Hamilton Lewis, of Illinois, were
mentioned,
Mr.. Gregory's letter follows:
Dear Mr., President-Iu accordance
with the purpose expressed In our con-
versation Just before you went abroad
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-13

a one hand and a black grip in the
pther. About five minutes later. she
Satd' n heard the shots. and running
mo the main hall saw Lebaudy living
at the foot Of the grand staircase, Mad.
anne Lebaudy, she said, was slowly as
cehdlng the stairs. She said she had
neard no struggle or quarrel prior to
the shooting. "
J~acqueline, she said, came TO the
head OF the stairs and asked her mother
what was mat noise?' Madame Lee
q she said, responded. Don't wor-
ry. dear; lust go to your room"
During Sunday curious crowds gath
cred abou Phoenix lodge and through
these passed Mrs. Charles De SaulIes
a s,ster-inLlaW of Mrs. Blanca be
Saulles: who shet and killed her hus-
band, John Longer De SaulleS. in her
home. The Box" which adjolns Phoe-
nix lodke. Mrs. De Saulles entered the
Lebaudy home, and, according 10
guards, spent more than an hour with
Madame Lebaudy, who remained in he'd
under the constant care of physicians
throughout the day.
indications that there will be a bit
ter court fight over Lebaudy's estate
were given when L~ebaudy's attorney
Ssued a long statement limiting at a
hidden motive" for the shooting and
denying IAN impression that Mr.. Lee
baudy was insane
The erstwhile Emperor of the Sa.
hara,' who in 1903 established a
kingdom" on an unclaimed stretch Of
coast in South Africa, was eccentric
he said, but always clear minded"
n was one of the best authorities
In the world on mining affairs" the
statement said.