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The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
SENATORS MOVE
To TELL BIC four
TREATY DESIRES
Resolution May Be Sent to
Paris Before Farley
Comes to Close.
LODGE OPPOSES IDEA
Say Suggestion Will Point
To Obligatiosn Against
Amendment Ten.

The Peace Conference now sitting in
Paris may be officially informed Just
what kind Of treaty and league Of ma
tions the United States is willing to
accept. if a plan now being consid-
cred by some of the senators is put
through.
A resolution expressing the sense
of the Senate on the important issues
involved in the treaty may be for
warded to Paris before the conference
is adjourned. SO that the delegates
from all the powers. as well as those
of the United States, may know ca
actly how far the Senate is willing
TO so in binding the United States to
international agreements.
Senator Lodge Is inclined to oppose
the suggestion and to postpone any
action by the Senate until the full
text of the treaty has been received
Those who are advancing the propos-
al suggest that the request of the
German delegates for an extension Of
time would allow the Senate plenty
Of time in which to consider and pass
such resolution before the treaty is
signed by any of the powers abroad
Would Advise Conference.
Their chief argument in behalf Of
the plan. however. is that if the Peace
Conference should be advised in ad-
vance of the temper OF the American
Senate. the treaty might be modified
before the conference adjourns.
thereby obviating the necessity of
calling the delegates together in an
other conference If the Senate should
make essential changes in the treaty
provisions.
1t is understood that certain Sena-
tors who have suggested the plan
are drafting resolution. which may
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The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
COAL DEALERS
Band TOGETHER
Organization Is to Foster
Trade In Fuel
Business.

Another progressive unit was
added to WashinGton's trade organi-
cations yesterday when forty-one
dealers applied for A charter for the
Coal Merchants Board of Trade.
The objects of the organization as
set forth in their application are:
To regulate mutual dealings be-
tween its members; to foster trade
and commerce in the coal. wood and
fuel business; TO facilitate the con-
duct of the business in the District
and such other matters as pertain
to the management and conduct of
boards of trade.
The incorporators are NJ. L. Sulli-
van. Harry c. James, Emil Esher.
Morris +. NARROW. o. G. Raymond.
Charles F. Miller. Thomas w. Perry.
J. Edward Chapman. Thomas J.
Nash, William F. Hammer. Bernard
L. Grove. william b. Phillips. John
S. Allison, Albert p. Woodson. John
c. Smith. Edwin S. Walters. John F.
Davis. William ID. Sutherland. Ber-
nard ]. Werner. Charles Green, John
F. Moss. Benjamin Woodruff. Fred
A. Hessick, Lester l.. Charlton.
James A. Clark. Eugene s. Burgess.
Walter T. Brecht. John 4. Edelin,.
Samuel NJ. Frazier. b. Frank Joy.
BENJAMIN Robinson. w. Hamilton
Smith, jeremiah NJ. Burrell. Maynard
C. Burrell. Anderson c. Powell.
James r. Wilson. Richard L. Ell
lott. Louis ID. Sievers. Carl J. ID.
Graf. Guy T. Stewart and Charles
W. Hughes.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
Prevented from Hopping
OFF at Ponta Delgada by
Engine Trouble, Read
Now Expects to Start for
Lisbon Today.

Ponta Delgada. May 21.-Lieut
Commander Read of the NC-4 an
nounced this afternoon that the en-
gine trouble. which prevented q
start of the flight to Lisbon this
morning, has been remedied and
that he expects to get away tomor-
row at daybreak
The plane made several practice
spins around the harbor this after.
noon to Timber up the engines for
the S00-mile hop to the Portuguese
coast tomorrow. The outlook is for
favorable weather
Commander Towers plane, the
NC-3, which fought her way
through heavy seas to this port un-
der her own power after going
astray in the fog Saturday morn
ing. is being dismantIed. The parts
will be shipped back to the United
States for repairs.
Ran Into Storm.
Men OF the NC-3 declared that one
OF the reasons for their machines
elimination was the sudden storm they
ran into while approaching the Azores
Towers declared that while they
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The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
CHAL0NER wins
LIBEL VERDICT
Jury Awards $4,000 in
Suit Against New York
Newspaper.

New York. May IA verdict of
$1,000 in favor OF John Armstrong
Chaloner was returned by the Jury
this evening in the libel suit brought
by Chaloner against the New York
Evening Post in the United States
Circuit Court.
Mr.. wherry moved that the verdict
be set aside on the ground that it was
not warranted by the evidence before
the court Judge Hand took the mo-
ton under advisement and said he
would announce his decision in three
days.
Chaloner's subconscious personality
was submitted to a grilling by Mr..
wherry. counsel for the Evening Post,
in his summing up.
You never saw a more brilliant
case of man affected by insanity
than you see on the witness stand
here" he said. When he speaks of
his subsconsciousness, i say it is his
deIusion and it was his delusion and
not his subconsciousness that was tes-
tifying. Thee delusions colored all the
circumstances around him.
THE defense of this newspaper n
that in the alleged libelous article no
reference was made to the plaintiff
and that the libel existed only in Chai-
oner's Imagination"
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
CALLIVAN FIRES
FIRST SHOT IN
WAR FOR BOOZE
Introduces Repeal Measure
For Wine and Beer
Dry Provisions.
DRYS ARE NOT WORRIED
Senator Sheppard Declares
Returned Soldiers Will
Not Wage Fight.

The first response to President Will
sons suggestion for the repeal OF the
beer and wine provisions of the war
time prohibition act was the introduc-
tion in the House yesterday by Rep
+resentative GalIivan, of Massa ehu-
sets. of a repeal measure. GaIlivan
announced that he and Representa-
tive Fitzgerald, also of Boston, will
lead the fight to have the beer and
wine restrictions set aside.
Prohibition leaders in both houses
do not see much chance OF success
for a repeal bill. They believe it will
be impossible for advocates OF such
a measure TO muster a majority in
either house.
Senator Sheppard. OF Texas. one Of
the leaders of the "drys," discussed
the situation at considerable length.
He asserted that instead of repeal
ing the beer and wine act this Con-
gress will pass a measure providing
for strict enforcement OF the war
time prohibition law, which goes into
effect July /. He added:
Concessions Already Made.
The Senate already has made two
concessions to President Wilson on
wartime prohibition and it is in no
frame of mind to yield further. We
exempted wine and beer when the
food law of 1917 was passed The
President at that time had appealed
to the Anti-Saloon League and other
forces among the prohibition advo-
Gates to exempt wine and beer. We
yielded also to the President when he
asked that wartime prohibition be
deferred
ITO my mind the President in his
recommendation for repeal of the war
time dry law was Influenced by repre-
sentations made to him in Paris of
widespread unrest among labor as TO
enforcement of the law. The only real
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The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
Invasion BY AIR
SHOWN FEASIBLE
Success of Nays Trans,
Atlantic Flight Hastens
Plans for Defense.

Now that the Navy Depa artment
has demonstrated the feasibility of
a transatlantic flight. the War
Department will take steps to pro-
tect the United States against in
vasion by air.
The only adequate protection"
said Maj. Gen. Menoher. chief of the
division of aeronautics. yesterday.
"is an adequate air force"
Considerable space will be devoted
in the forthcoming army program
of Secretary Baker to the future air
service. America has thousands of
obsolete planes which were used for
training purposes. and few if any
service or combat planes. Our ac-
tual anti-aircraft facilities would be
Of little value against a fleet of
hostile planes. In a few months
however. when the problem of shin
tonnage Is somewhat relaxed. the
united states will begin to receive
many fast combat planes purchased
from England and France while the
war was in progress. and also a
snare Of the German planes turned
over to the allies in conformity with
the conditions of the armistice.
The War Department is expected
10 recommend immediate purchase
Oh SOO or more of the latest type of
alrplanes from manufac acturers in this
country and a sufficient number
regularly thereafter to insure con-
slant manufacturing.
There are scores Of concerns in
the United States equipped to turn
out airplancs. and a commensurate
purchasing program must be an
proved by Congress to encourage
the manufacture of the planes.
Staff officers do not have great
faith in land fortifications as a pro-
lection against hostile aircraft. They
believe centers of population along
the seacoasts should be equipped
with anti-aircraft batteries. and
that mobile artillery should aIwavs
be in readiness to attempt to reneI
an attack
Chances of an air raid on tho
American coast are not listed as re-
mote possibilities by armv man
England has announced the con-
struction of airships with a cruising
radius of 5000 miles, and ability 70
carry hundreds of tons of explosives
Our one best bet against an invad-
ing dirigible would be a fleet of
spunky little planes.
Excluding possibilities of a trans
Atlantic attack. America might hs
menaced in aerial warfare bv Msx
leo and Great Britain. Mexico wou,d
have the convenience of bases alone
the border and on her two coasts
from which she could send planes ,o
bomb such cities as Los Angeles. San
Francisco. Galveston. New Orleans
Ell Paso. San Antonio. Mobile and
others.
Great Britain would be afforded
bases in Canada. the Bahamas. tn.
Bermudas, Jamaica and Newfound-
land.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
"Arc the prizes to be wrist watches?"

"No-and the Girl Graduate Editor smiled for her ques-
and very determined find just what
the prizes be awarded by The Washington Herald the
Ambition Story contest
q loved writing my story just for its sake but
that it hands awfuly curious about the
surprise party admitted the girl from Central High School who
brought her Ambition Story The Herald office yesterday
afternoon.
Three Guesses Given
Can't have three guesses2" she begged and when the
Girl Graduate Editor bade her guess. she began:
"Is it something to wear?'
Yes admitted the Girl Graduate Editor
Il knew was something wear" tnumphanly replied
Miss Curiosity
Are they lavalieres2
"No"-and the Girl Graduate Editor reminded her visitor
that she had but guess
81 know" Miss Curiosity finally concluded. they fans
all girl graduates carry fansand put them keep for
My mother has the she carried her graduation day.
and my oldest sister has hers"
Something Perfectly Lovely"
Wrong again. and you have had your three sueses the
Gi Graduate Editor laughed but will tell you that they will
be soft and fluffy and white-somehng that will call per-
fecy lovely from the very first moment you them
At this. Miss Curiosity begged for "ju guess"
vo~ins that she knew she could guess right Is
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
German Republic
Shows Eagerness
For Militarism

Berlin. May T.-On the eve of
the German decision of whether
TO sign or not to sign. it is well
for the entente to know that Prus-
sion militarism is not dead. Old
army officers are freely prophesy-
ing. Revenge. and recovery of
our lost provinces within fifteen
years"
The government is spending
more than 100000 monthly to
bring up volunteer regiments. 1t
dares not ignore the militarist
spirit which is abroad in the Ger
man fatherland
If the allies refuse the German
counter-proposals, the Ebert gov
crnment will resign, but the Ma
tional Assembly will not favor
resistance unless the growing ma
tionalistic spirit forces its hand.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
Will Greet
"DiStrict'S Ovn" YQnks

A large delegation of relatives of
soldiers in the 312th Machine Gun
Battalion will make the trip on the
steamer Northland to Newport News
Saturday. officials in charge of the
committee arranging to meet the
returned heroes stated last night.
a meeting which was attended
by relatives and interested friends
OF the machine gunners was held
in the Public Library last night.
Final plans for the excursion
were discussed and committees ap-
pointed to look aftcs arrangements.
Lorenzo G. warneid. chairman of
the finance committee, announced
that reservations have been made
on the Norfolk and Washington
steamer Northland. and names OF
those desiring to make the trip to
welcome the boys are being re-
ceived by him.
Although nothing official has been
given out by the War Department,
the reception committee has been
unofficially assured that they will
be allowed to spend Sunday with
the boys.
They will either be given access
TO the debarkation point or the SOL
dlers will receive special furlouEhs
to go to Old Point Comfort. it is
said.
Following the meeting in the library
last night, many of those attending
went to the benefit dance at Saint
Stephens Parish Hall. at Fourteenth
street and Columbia road
The proceeds will go toward the
fund being collected by William 7.
Galliher for the entertainment and re-
ception of the members of the unit
when they reach Washington.
The committee in charge of the
dance consisted of Mrs. Samuel II.
Claiborne, Mrs. Sidney Wellborne, Mrs.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
PERSHINC STIRS
LONDON FURoRE

London. May 21.-The real eXplana-
ton of the postponement of Gen.
Pershing's trip to England lies at the
ouai D'Orsay. not at Marshal Foch' 5
headquarters. and it is a story of
many unrevealed diplomatic incidents.
London papers are making a sensa-
ton of the incident and there is gem
eral curiosity concerning the story,
which only a few insiders know.
1t is significant that the Big Four
have just asked Switzerland's attitude
in case the blockade is renewed and
enforced. Cancellation OF Gen. Per-
shinG's visit seems 70 be only a part
of this drama. the full meaning of
which may be revealed presently.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22

y carefully worded statemen;
was issued by the Berlin ministry
repeating all the protestations pub
IicIy uttered by various ministers
and by Ebert himself during the
last few weeks.
Like all previous utterances it
plays up to" American public opin-
ION and T.. President Wilson. basinG
the whole German defense on the
fourteen points.
Incidentally. it calls the Versail-
les treaty a Hymn of Hate"
At this cabling it is not known
whether the Berlin statement was
made public before or after the re-
quest for an extension of time was
granted. The general opinion, how
ever. is that it was held in readi-
ness and not sprung" until Count
Won Brockdorff- -Rantzau had in his
pocket Premier ClemenceauIs writ
ten communication extending the
time limit.
Upon receipt of a wireless flash
from the count. it is believed. Ebert
gave the word to release the defiant
statement.
However this may be. there are
unmistakable signs that Germany is
engaged in the most desperate often
Eiy-n in har hfzfn nffanGiva
with armed legions. superguns and,
poison gas. but a campaign OF spoken
and written words. a superdrive to
capture the sympathy of the worlds
public opinion.
From the moment the armistice was
signed her sole watchword has been
Gain Time" In this she was aided
beyond her fondest hopes by the de-
lay of the allies in agreeing on th<
terms
The additional week she has now
gained is unquestionably-on this all
observers here are agreed-an impor-
tant victory of the Bernstor:-Rant-
Eau diplomacy.
But there is one factor which il
is believed the psychologists of the
Wilhelmstrasse overIook-namely,
that the allies. firmly united against
her. whatever may be their family
quarrels" on other points. are ready
TO set their military and economic
machines in motion the moment
Germany's time is up. and that these
military and economic machines are
so well oiled so thoroughly pre-
pared. that once they are set to
work they will blast to dust all the
active or passive resistance upon
which the German leaders may be
pinning their hopes.
IF they do not sign-we are
ready" is the only comment of
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22

Paris May 2I-A week of granted Germany by
allied and associated today reply
vast the task of putting all her complaints writing
ca the details of the expert required that she
could possibly all her o'clock
which the original time
As things filed line of her
written observations" by o'clock May week from
simultaneously with this from
Berlin. putting the Ebert unquivoay record
announcing treaty present
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22

Marshal Foch. the man of few
words. but swift and decisive deeds
In the week that is left to them
the Germans. many observers feel
will come to realize the full weight
of what faces them IN case they
stand pat on their refusal to sign
and this belief is responsible for the
continued optimism in peace quar-
ters here.
The text of the German request for
an extension of time. addressed to
Clemenceau. is as follows:
The German delegation intends dur
ing the next few days to submit COM
CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
Ex-Crown Prince Liable
To Trial Under Treaty

London, May 21.-Andrew Bonar
Law, government spokesman. speak
ing in the House of Commons. said
the former German Crown Prince and
prison camp commandants are liable
to trial under the terms of the treaty.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22

Woman suffrage prompt overwhelming victory in h
House yesterday, the vote being 3o4 to 3d.
The steam roller, poed by Representative Mann leader
the suffrage forces fncd opposition at start and
pcrtunctory efforts obstruction werem
Party lines wiped and Republicans Democrats a
hastily eaped aboard the band second time within
eighteen months that the given its approval TO the ma,
the previous being I3-a margin just one vote NOR
than the two-thirds majority required
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
Prince Edward to Visit Canada.

London. May 21.-SpeakinG at a
Canadian dinner last night tho
Prince of Wales said he would visit
Canada within three months.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22

Russell Larcombe and Mrs. Carl
Donch. Those assisting were Mrs
Frank B. Schlosser. Miss Elizabeth
Younger. Miss Jean Suter and Miss
Laura Shaw.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22

Senate Vote in Two Weeks,
The suffrage resolution now goes to
the Senate, where its advocates are
confident they have pledges more than
sufficient TO insure its adoption Sena-
tor johnson, of California has given
them assurance that the bill will be
| taken up. probably within two weeks.
A recspitulation shows yesterdays
party vote as follows: For the reso-
luton - Republicans. 800; Democrats,
lo2; Independent, /. Prohibitionist, /.
ASainst-Republicsns 10; Democrats,
20. One Representative voted pres
ent" and 81 were absent FIVE vacan-
cies and the Speaker. who does not
vote except in the case of a tie.
accounts for the full membership of
l35
Only two efforts were made TO
amend the resolution. Representative
Clark. Democrat. OF Florida. in charge
OF the opposition. offered an amend
ment which would have required rati-
fication by the States within seven
years. Representative Saunders, Dem
ocrat. OF Virginia, proposed an amend
ment requiring ratification by popular
vote in the States. Both amendments
were defeated by vive voce votes and
demands for roll calls were lost
Principal. I'm Debate.
Seventeen Representatives partici-
pated in the debate, which was linn
tied TO two hours. Four Democrats 5
and six Republicans spoke for the
resolution. and six Democrats and one
Republican made speeches in opposi-
ton.
The Democrats speaking for the
measure were Raker. of California:
Blanton. Texas: Champ Clark, Mis-
souri,. and Taylor. Colorado. Republi-
cass who made affirmative speeches
were Little. of Kansas: Nelson. Wis
consin: McCrate. New York: Mann.
Illinois: Longworth. Ohio. and Mon
dell. Wyoming.
Democrats speaking against suf-
frage were Kitchin. of North Caro-
lima: Hardy. Texas: Small. North
Carolina: Black. Texas: Saunders.
Virginia: Clark. Florida. Focht. OF
Pennsylvania. was the Republican
speaker in opposition.
Former Speaker Champ Clark. Dem
ocratic floor leader in the present
House. was given an ovation when he
rose TO speak. Republicans and Demo-
Gratis applauding enthusiastically.
Mann Says Time IL Ripe.
Mr.. Mann. chairman of the Woman
Suffrage Committee. and in charge of
the resolution. said. THE time is ripe
and the people ready" for the grant
ing of tho right of sIff r-a GO 10 women
THE beneficiaries of this legislation.
patriotic and intelligent, are eagerly
awaiting the opportunity 10 perform
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
French Aviators
Prepare to Make
Oversee Flight

Paris, May 2I.-Capt. Con-
nnd Lieut.. RIt, French avia-
tors. today began preparing
for n transatlantic flight.
No details Of their expect
ed course were given out.
but they said they expected
10 start .soon.-
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
Suffrage Passed
By3O4-to-89 Vote
hLoUer Chamber

Prompt and Overwhelming Victory Won
With Majority Leader Manipulating Stean
Roller that Flattens Out Opposition
Ktchln and Clark, of Florida, Chic
Spokesman for Weak "Ants' -Chamr
Clark Urges Measure.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22
Huns Giuen Week
OF Grace to File
Replies to Allies

Ebert Government Issues Statement Reiter-
ating Determination Not to Sign Treaty in
Present ForTl-"Plays Up" to Wills IN and
America-Versailes Pact Described as
Hymn of Hate at Berlin-Careful
'"Plant" Seen.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-22

CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-03
Page Eight.
a,,.,auru,ts department.

A Personal Part.-A certain young
actress had small part in war
drama very small part, and she was
not satisfied. So one morning, after
rehearsal. she set out to interview the
boss. ..a5. ,
IT have only. one line in the first
acts. she pouted. "and but one in the
second. Couldn't you give me a line
for the third act also| u
The actor-manager- thought for a
moment. =.
s.Weli, yes" he replied. When the
bombardment scene is on. and the
hero is crouching in his duzout, you
may enter and say. Here is a dudE"
t"Oh, thanls!" she exclaimed. "And
do i bring an unexploded shell on the
stage with me?" a.s,y s.r
4 No. answered the actor manager.
,.It,s not speech, my dear; it's con-
fession."-Blighty Uondon1
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-03

Acquiring Polish.-"Frances," said
the little girls mama, who was enter
tanning callers in the parlor, you
CAME downstairs so noisily that you
could be heard all over the house. Now
60 back and come downstairs like q
lady"
Frances retired and after a few
moments re-entered the parlor.
ibid you: hear me come downstairs
this time, mama"
t..No, dear; I am glad You came
down quietly. Now. don't ever let me
have to tell you again not to come
down. noisily,> Now tell these ladies'
how you managed to come down like
d lady the second time. when the first
time you made SO much noise"
"The last time I slid down the
banlsters." explained Frances
Philadelphia Bulletin, ll.t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-03

Bsttsr Than hethins.-The moon
light shone on the lonely house on the
hill. where ell was peacefully hushed
in sleep.
"A dark form sat in the shadow OF
the hedge. Suddenly he moved as q
sort whistle heralded some ones ap-
proach.
.'That you. mater" he whispered
iioarsely. as stealthy figure APP
preached in the darkness.
''Yus.r came the answer.
What yer doin' with that dorg?'
he muttered as his burglar pal ap-
preached.
We'll" answered his confeder ate
there's nothing worth taking in the
'ouse, and it's bad luck to come away
empty-'anded, so brought along the
watchdog and these burglar-alarrns!'
London Tit-Bits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-03

= Soft coal miners in the vicinity OF
Buffalo, n. Y, are demanding 60 per
cent. increase in wages and shorter
working hours.
Drummond Leonard, a negro
barber of Yazoo City, Miss, was given
a severe beating by mob at Annie
Miss, Sunday. Leonard is said to
have attempted to buy Pullman tickets
for his wife ana two daughters. in
jackson, and to have quarreled with
the ticket agent because the sale was
refused. ga ~! - ~