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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-12
BY HERBERT BAYARD swOPE.
to The Sunday Star and
New York World. Copyright, 1919.

BY HERBERT BAYARD SWOPE.
Cablegrnm to The Sunday Star and
New York World. Copyright, 1919.
PARIS. January 1.-THE most i'm
portant development precedent to the
beginning of the actual peace confer
ence. which will open about the mid
die of next week, came today when
the American mission resolved upon a
working formula of the league of ma
tions embodying the points to be sub
mitted at the regular session.
The league principle is more than
an academic abstraction. 1t can be
reduced to an operating basis. But
the duty lies upon the Americans, who
made first enunciation of their
precepts.
by all nations sitting at the peace
table. the next step Is to prove its
practicability by presenting a work
ing rule Of procedure
Form Of Submission Elastic.
The form of submission will be elas-
tic. 50 as to allow opportunity for
the fullest discussion and reform.
The first problem will be definite and
irrevocable adhesion to the principle
of the league OF nations: second. the
appointment Of a permanent court OF
and conciliation; third,
the appointment Of body to codify
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-12
FOR PRIVATE RAIL CONTROL.
Representative De Waits Bill Calls
for Government Supervision.

Representative De Walt OF Penn
sylvania, democrat. introduced bill
yesterday providing for private man
agement Of railroads under govern
ment supervision. exercised by a Sec
retary Of transportation. who would
not be member of the cabinet.
The United States would be divided
into i've operating regions with .
federAlly Incorporated railway COM
pany in each The bill enbcdies some
sugEesttons Of the railway execu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-12
Says Mrs. Lebaudy III in Bed.

According to Coroner Jones Nine.
Lebaudy was IN bed suffering from
an attack Of bronchitis when her hus-
band arrived at the house. Hearing
his voice raised, the coroner said,
Nine. Lebaudy armed herself and went
downstairs. The shooting followed
The coroner said that he had not yet
determined whether he would conduct
a hearing In her bedroom or wait until
she was able to appear in court Nine.
Lebaudy refused to discuss the case
with the coroner tonight. but the
coroner asserted he was convinced
that she fired the fatal shots
There were no witnesses of the
shooting, SO far as the coroner was
able to ascertain. Nine. Lebaudy's
daughter. a nurse and a cook. the only
other persons IN the house at the
time. were in other parts of the house.
he said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-12
Hay Adjourn for Week.

Aeaording to the forecast of Marcel
Hutin IN the Echo de Paris. the meet
ing VIII be adjourned on Monday un-
til January 20. when President Poin-
care will Welcome the members Of the
conference In the name of France, On
the same day the vice presidents will
be selected. They will be the pre-
miers OF the great powers. Several
assistant secretaries will also be ap-
pointed.
It y understood that the sittings of
the council proper will be held on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and
fridays Of each week. SO that the
British and Italian premiers could. in
case Of urgent necessity. go to their
capttals every week without inter-
rupftng their work at the conference.
The Chinese delegation to the peace
conference now is complete. ali the
msnbsrs who were not in Paris hav-
ing arrived today. Advtces received
here from Peking say that complete
agreement has been reached between
north and south China, 20 that the
delegation will represent a united
China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-12
Number Of Men Affected.

The number Of men actually affected
by the strike order was only 5000
captains. mates, engineers and deck
hands-but the strikers claimed that
many thousand longshoremen and
freight handlers were automatically
thrown out of work. Virtually all fer
ries, tugs and lighters at this port
were tied UP during the trouble.
After one agency after another had
attempted to bring about settlement,
there was received today at Washing
Wilson urging that the War Labor
Board renew its efforts to bring about
q settlement and that the parties con-
cerned agree to leave their differences
for arbitration Of that body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-12
Establishes a "Kingdom.n

Conceiving the idea of establishing a
great maritime city and Kingdom
on the coast of Africa, Lebaudy sailed
from France on his yacht Frasquita,
accompanied by three followers. After
OF the shore under the title of jacques
/. Emperor of the Sahara, he returned
to Europe and collected a colony of
nearly 500 persons whom he trans
ported to his Kingdom
Difficulties with the French, Spanish
and Swiss governments followed and
Lebaudy hauled down his hag-three
bees. on field of purple-and return
ed to France. a French man-of- war
later took or some OF his colonists
who had been left on the African
IN 1904 Lsb.udy issued q statement
from brussels '.renouncing his
crown" but year later 1t was re-
ported he sacrificed a payment of
100000 francs due him from a sugar
transaction because the check was
not made out to Jacques I. Emperor
Lebaudy came to the United States
a short time later, reports at that
time stating he had been informed by
the government of France that his
presence there no longer was accept
able.
Was Confined to Hospital.
In. 1915, shortly after he had lost a
Trust Company, which he had en-
ployed to dispose of his holdings in
France. Lebaudy was confined in the
state hospital at Amityville, escaping
one night, to be recaptured the next
was released by a court order a few
weeks later.
A short time afterward, however.
he was arrested on charge of as
sault preferred by his wife. and again
was committed to an institution. He
was released within a few days.
Despite his financial reverses, Le-
baudy was reputed to be one Of the
wealthfest men on Long Island, and
his wife, aged thirty eight, was recog-
mixed as leader of the Long Island
colony.
Stages Battle" Shot Five Times.
shortly before his separation from
his wife. Lebaudy startled the coun-
a battle" on his estate. employing
a number of messenger boys to act
as an opposing army. When the
'enemy's advance threatened to en-
gulf him, the Emperor of the
Sahara" set fire to huge pile of
StrAW anu COnQuCteQ a strategic re-
treat" His smoke barrage" re-
suited in the calling cut of the entire
village fire department.
Lebaudy was shot five times Two
of the bullets entered his chest near
the heart, two struck him in the face
and the fifth penetrated his back
Constable Thorn. one of the first to
arrive after the shooting. claimed he
found a revolver in the bedroom,
where Nine. Lebaudy had tainted The
revolver contained five empty shells.
A loaded revolver was also found
in a pocket Of the fur coat worn by
Lebaudy.
After Nine. Lebaudy had been at
tended by physicians, she was ques-
toned for more than an hour by Dis
trict Attorney Weeks and Coroner
Jones. Mr. Jones said the principal
purpose of the examination was to
determine whether she was in con-
dition to be removed to the county
Jail. He said he found her greatly ex-
cited and that she talked in an inco-
herent manner.
Saws Mrs Txehandv I'll In pad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-12
JACQUES LEBAUDy
KILLED BY WIFE
Eccentric Millionaire, "Em-
peror of Sahara" Shot as
He Enters Her Home.
COUPLE WAS ESTRANGED

WESTBURY, n. z, January IL
jacques Lebaudy, known as Emperor
of the Sahara" was shot and killed by
his wife as he entered her home,
Phoenix Lodge, here tonight
Nine. Lebaudy, who is popular in the
fashionable Long Island colony. faint
ed after the shooting. News of the
tragedy was conveyed to Nine. Le-
baudy's attorney by her eighteen
year-old daughter. Jacqueline. who
notified Sheriff Seaman of Nassau
county. Sheriff Seaman at once estab-
lished guard over Nine. Lebaudy.
According to Sheriff Seaman the &C.
centric millionaire, who was son of
the late Max Lebaudy. the sugar
king of France, had been separated
from his wife for several months.
Created Scene Before.
About a week ago. Sheriff Seaman
said, Iebaudy- visited Phoenix Lodge
and created a scene. Nine. Lebaudy
then employed guard at the home.
but Lebaudy, returning to Phoenix
Lodge at about $50 o'clock tonight
eluded the guard and entered the
home. o
His body, pierced by a bullet. was
found at the foot of the grand stair
case of the house. A black grip lay
beside the body.
The Lebaudy home. where the shoot
ing occurred, is within 1000 feet of
the Box" where Mrs Blanca de
Saulles shot and killed her husband.
John Longar de Saulles, on August 8,
1917.
Lebaudy, whose escapades had filled
columns in New York newspapers,
made for himself the title of Emperor
of the Sahara" in 1903. shortly after
his father had died, leaving him an
estate the value of which was esti-
mated at $12,000,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-12
Elan Of Procedure.

3&nA O4 4xOce0Qfes
Tho plan Of procedure for the be-
ginning Of the peace conference pro-
ceedings. 30 far as can be ascertained.
il AZ follows:
-on Sunday afternoon there win be
held the last meeting of the supreme
war council whose nrst business win
be the question Of the renewal Of the
armistiee, for which the German dele
gates have been summoned to Treyes
on January II. The Germans have
not fuid1led several Of the armistice
condittgns, notably those Concerning
the delivery of railroad stocks. Con-
sequently Marshal Foch has uotified
M4&htss Er1berger of the German del
eeAtton that he would not renew the
afmtstice automatically.
The council will next pass upon the
Introductory memorandum drawn I'M
in view of the gathering of the peace
conferess. In this memorandum
which wfl be submitted to the alifed
deaogattonHs the members Of the con-
ference est forth the object OF thar
WORK and the order Of It. The sub
1ects Of the league Of nations and Of
President Wilson's fourteen poinfs
figure IN tho very beginning OF the
doeumAn&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-12
First Supreme Council Gath
ering Since American
Delegation Arrived.
CONFERENCE EXPECTED
TO ASSEMBLE TOMORROW
Clemenceau Will Be Chosen as Per-
manent Chairman of Peace
Delegates.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press-
PARIS. January 1.-THE first meet
ing Of the supreme interallied coun-
Gil since the American delegation ar
rived in Paris is expected to be held
at the French foreign Office tomor-
row.
This will bring together President
Wilson and the premiers Of the three
other principal powers. David Lloyd
George, Georges Clemenceau and Wit
torio Orlando, who will probably be
accompanied by their foreign minis
ters. Balfour. Pichon and Sonnino. 1t
is understood that Col. House will
also attend with President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing. as he had
served ~ the Presidents representa-
tive on the council until the Presi-
dent arrived here.
This supreme council is distinct
from the tnterallied conference, as the
supreme, council Is confined to the
President and premiers. whereas the
tnteyaliied conference is made up
Of the full delegations of five men,
hers Of the great powers and lesser
number from other powers. For this
reason tho full American delegation
WI not ATTEND the meeting Sunday.
wm Arrange Preliminaries.
~ pu1pose OF the meeting il to
axfpnGese preliminary program for
1c0day. when the other nations will
b .FApresented and full delegations
reoentation and Mondays meeting Of
tha i4ferA1lied conference have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-12

ySar aad colder today. Tomorrow
2hax, with rising Temperature.
- EemDorature for twenty-five hours
eudfng at 10 o'clock last night: Highest,
&C. C 2.3o pm; lowest. n. at am.
yesterday.
Fun report On page g.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
County Attorneys Meet With Governor Hard
ing to Discus. How Best to Swat the 81.
Profteer.
TP PUNISH GUILTY IS HOPE OF HARDING
Food Gougers are Betrayers of Their Country,
Governor Tells Meeting Which is Held ]
in His Office.

and all state district attorneys called
to confer here next week, Colorado's
fight against the high cost OF living
was launched today. Leading com
mission merchants advertised willing
ness to throw their books open to the
probers. Perishaible foodstuffs took
q drop ON the local markets through
out the states on account OF freight
embargoes caused by railroad strikes.
Sugar Man Arrested.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Aug. s.
Charged with conspiracy to violate
the federal food laws, George w.
Sheehan, Of Chicago, president Of
the Central Sugar company, was
arrested by federal agents here this
afternoon
Sheehan was arrested when he
appeared at the federal building to
attend the hearing Of three local off,
cials Of the company who are
charged with alleged price gouging
In the sale Of sugar.
The Central Sugar company, an
Illinois corporation, Is alleged to
have been selling sugar here at four
teen cents pound wholesale.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
SPEECH WAS
NOT DELIVERED
Admiral Rodman Silent at Banquet,
on Orders From Secretary
Of Navy Daniels, He
Announces.

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
SAN DIEGO. Calf, Aug. S.-Dec-
laration by Admiral Hugh Rodman,
commander Of the Pacific fleet, that
the address he had prepared for de-
livery at a banquet last night, had
been ordered held up by Secretary
Daniels, has created big sensation
here today. Neither Rodman nor
Daniels has made any explanation.
Rodmans statement was made
when he was called upon to speak
at the banquet at Coronado last
night at which he, Daniels and
western governors were guests OF
honor.
'sThe speech is in my pocket; there
It must remain" said Rodman, after
stating Secretary Daniels ordered
him not to deliver 1t.
Daniels who was two seats away
from Rodman. vouchsafed no reply.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
FIRST STRIKE OF ACTORS
CLOSES UP PLAY HOUSES

in a week limited, and a limited
number Of free rehearsals.
More than 800 actors participated
in the strike, which was called only
a few minutes before the curtains
were scheduled to go up last night.
Audiences received a thrill-they
were turned into Broadway, with
their money refunded, at an hour
when that famous thoroughfare is
usually deserted
The theaters closed were the
Princess, Shubert, Playhouse, Forty
fourth Street, Lyric, Republic, Astor,
Gaiety. Broadhurst, Selwyn, Cohan
and Harris and Knickerbocker.
In some instances other theaters
attempted performances with chorus
girls in principal roles. The audi
ences were treated with uninten-
tional comedies.
The producers have announced
&hey will fight the strike,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
Senate Orders Investigation
Into Killing Of Americans
and Property Destruo-
tion.
POWERFUL COMMITTEE
Asked to Report What Measures
Should be Taken to Prevent
Recurrence Of Recent
Grimes.

[United Press Leased Wire Service ]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-The sen
ate today ordered an investigation Of
the Mexican situation and report
on what measures should be tax en-
to prevent a recurrence" Of events
which have caused death of Ameri-
cans and damage to their property.
The resolution gives the commit
tee broad powers to go into the
killing of Americans, the destruction
and sconfiscation Of property and the
collection of claims since the retire
ment of President Diaz
A report Of findings, with any rec
concentrations thought necessary, Is
to be laid before the senate, II the
resolution is adopted.
Without debate and with no op-
posing votes, the senate passed a
resolution by Senator King, Utah, re-
ported today by the foreign relations
committee.
The investigation Is to be con.
Quoted by the foreign relations com.
mittee, which is given full power to
summon any witnesses needed. An
amendment adopted provides that
"any matter in derogation of Ameri.
can rights" may be inquired into by
the committee.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
UItimatun to Rumanlans.
DOUGHBOYS ON
FIFTH AVENUE
Hardest Engagement Of Veteran Sec
ond Division Which Passes
Through Lines Of Peo-
Pile Today.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
NEW YORK, Aug. S.-"Leather
necks" and doughboys Of the veteran
Second division experienced their
hardest engagement late today-the
battle of Fifth avenue.
The division which saw the most
fighting, suffered the heaviest casual
ties and won the toughest reputation
in the war, parades UP that famous
street between lines Of tens of thou
sands of admiring men, women and
children.
The Second didn't want to parade,
and said so, but gave in Just as favor
to the "old man"-tMajor John A. Le-
jeune.
The division comprises the fifth and
sixth marines, and the ninth and TWEEN
tythird infantries. More than 2b,ooo
officers and men were to be in line.
Cabinet officers, state and city Off
cials, together with army and navy
officers will review the parade.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
WHITE LABOR
is DESERVING
Stock Yards Business Interrupted Be
cause Negroes are Returned
to Their Jobs
There

UNIT d Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO. Aug. S.-Desertions u
white labor from packing houses be
came SO serious here today that ship
pers were advised to hold their stock
until further notice. White workers
quit work because Of the return OF
negroes, who, 1t was claimed, ere
not good union men.
Partial paralysis Of transportation
was another factor in hampsr1ng
killing. Few hogs were sold and
prices were not quoted.
At the plants it was said 5000 men
refused to report today.
State troops were Withdrawn from
the stock yards today, placatins
some workers who objected to their
presence. Police and deputies re
NAMED on guard and the troops cen,
tinued their vigilance outside.
At noon it was estimated $500
packer employees were absent.
Labor leaders claimed 10000
packer employees would be on strike
tonight. At noon their estimates of
desertions from the plants were
1000 higher than the packers ad
mitted to be on strike. Leaders
claimed it was not "color line
strike, but protest against armed
guards.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08

srring full publicity Of production
costs OF necessities as deterrent to
profiteering.
The message is about 5000 words ii,
length. 1t was read late yesterday by
the president to the cabinet commit
tee on whose advice and recommends
tions he drafted 1t and several minor
changes were made.
Crowds Seek to Attend.
WASHINGTON Aug. S-Senators
and representatives were besieged for
tickets of admission to the galleries.
The quota allowed both house and
senate we're gone early today and re-
quests we're still pouring in. APP
proaches to the house galleries were
being roped off so the crowds could
be more easily controlled.
The senate met as usual, its mem
bers planning to proceed to the
house chamber a few minutes before
Wilson Is scheduled to begin talking.
Wilson's message was printed at the
government plant during the night
and copies Of it were taken to the
white house this morning.
It was noted that the time set for
the presidents address-four o'clock
this afternoon-makes 1t certain that
It's contents will not be made public
until after the close OF business today
Stock exchanges in New York and
other eastern cities close at three
o'clock
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
2 Short and Snappy Items
Fmch Make News Wire
Sparkle.

Eea Press Leased Wire Service.]
EM YORK, Aug. S-Charles Will
ae most married man in the
Is being brought here from
~ Wis. to answer to the
o. the marrying OF eight New
Women.
High Temperature.
,nE.,LAND, T., Aug. S-When Mrs.
Mnitely testified that her hus.
nigh temperature" caused him
ner regularly, the Judge sent
/" Inc cooler for ten days.
to eeauty Wins Position.
a1o, Aug. S-Edith Allen
sccupies the stars dressing
sa local theater. A few short
~ she was a check room girl
Z aoteA She waA picked from
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
MISS PANKHURST
IN LIMELIGHT
Accused Of Receiving $4,000 in Rus
Sian Gold From Former Soviet
Leader Of Hun
qary.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.] j
LONDON, Aug. Sylvia Pank-
hurst. England's leading feminine agi.
tator, was again in the limelight today
when Scotland Yard officials charged
she had received $50 900 in Russian
gold from Bella Kun, former Fun
garian soviet leader. The money was
received through Norwegian radf-
cal, IT was stated and was to be used
for promoting British strikes.
Miss Pankhurst denied she had re-
ceived the money.
Scotland Yard operatives said
papers seized in a recent raid in Glas-
cow included complete set of rules
of the soviet republic and location OF
places where bombs were stored in
Glasgow and Manchester.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
Twelve Theatres Dark When
Players Union is Not
Recognized.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Aug. 8.-The first
strike of legitimate actors in history
was under way here today. AS a re
suit. twelve OF the twenty-three big
theaters were closed.
The strike was called by the Ac-
tors Equity association following re
fusal of the Producing Managers as
sociation to recognize the union In
addition to recognition Of the union
is demanded minimum engagements
OF two weeks; two weeks notice Of
dismissal; number OF performances
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
pint Session of Congress This Afternoon
Hears Mr.. Wilson's Plans for Bringing
Down Prices.
|0NGRESS WILLING TO PUSH It ALONG
Ext Of Address Not Made Public Until After
Close Of New York Stock Exchange
and City Markets.
i c. Martin. United Press Staff

U G. Martin, United Press Staff
Correspondent
ASHINGTON, Avg. Congress
afternoon was ready to hear what
prove the most momentous presi-
6nal message since the declaration
vE on Germany.
" doubt that President Wilson
bid address = joint session Of the
legislative branches at four .. M,
scheduled. was removed whom a
call Of the house shortly after it
rened at noon showed a quorum
sent 1t had been feared that less
half the membership of the
se was In Washington.
y soon as the quorum was obtained
resolution authorizing the joint
don to hear the president was
Jed by the houe. The senate had
sdy passed the resolution.
he roll call showed 223 members
ent only seven more than the
sssary 218.
IIVITy vail 10 IWSUIO0TUs
l. c. Martin, United Press Staff
Correspondent
ARLINGTON, Aug. 8--Many con-
smen were arriving here today in
onse to the hurry call sent out
leaders, to absent members who
within days journey Of Wash
on, 50 there would be a quorum on
when President Wilson makes
address, on the high cost Of living
M p. m.
vas expected there would be no
ulty in marshalling enough mem
Of the lower house to make q
nm, should q roll call be de-
tsd. II roll call is asked, there
possibility that the presidents
sse may be delayed more than
N hour while 1t is in progress.
ssident Wilson's address to the
session Of congress is expected
embers Of both houses to be one
most important he has made.
the president will make con-
proposals, congress Is ready to
light to work with them, sift
down and pass whatever laws
needed," said Senator Gronna,
man Of the agriculture commit.
lere was much speculation as to
tne president would have to say.
believed he would ask little
than an expression from con-
authorizing him to use his war
=. even though the war is actu-
Mer, to bring down the price of
aues. The Lever food control
Nlh Its drastic provisions aimed
arders and profiteers may be
yea for re-enactment as q peace
le, 1t was believed. Another
stlon said to be embodied in the
sfe Is that a law be passed as