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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
CHRISTMAS FOR HORSES
RECALLS WAR SERVICE
EQUINE Part in Battle Was Vividly
Shown in Poem Written by
British Officer.

During the war Lieut.. L.. Fleming
Of the British army wrote poem, en-
titled 1.-THE Gunner's Story" which
paid tribute to the horses that
served and suffered and died In the
mighty conflict. This poem was ex-
tensively reproduced in England and
in the United States in connection
with the efforts of the American Red
Star to promote its work of war ami
mails relief. Lieut.. Fleming lost his
life on the French front.
The concluding stanza OF the poem
is herewith reprinted as appropriate
to the occasion of the Christmas din
rer to be given tomorrow to the work
horses of Washington by the Animal
Rescue League:
There are 'eroes big an small,
But the biggest of them all
Is the 'orse wot lays a-dyin' on the
ground.
e doesn't cause no wars
An 'e's only fightin' yours,
An e gives is life for you without
sound.
e doesn't get no pay,
Just some oats an p'raps some hay;
If 'e's killed no one thinks a bit of i'm,
Els just as brave and good
AS any man wot ever stood,
But there's mighty little thought or
'elp for i'm"
The Humane Society Of Washington
is conducting a bazaar for the sale Of
Christmas candies at it's headquarters,
1902 H street. This bazaar will be
continued throughout the holidays
The proceeds will be devoted to the
care during the winter of suffering
animals.
The society states that only the best
grades of candy are on sale and are
at the popular prices. The attendant
at the bazaar will take all orders in
case what is wanted is not in stock
Orders also may be given by telephone.
The booth is in charge of Mrs. Gather
inc C. Dalton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
K|NGENDSS SESSION
OF PARLIAMENT
Speech of Propagation Fore
shadows Reduction in
National Debt.

LONDON. December % (by the AS
sociated Press).-The house of COM
mons was prorogued today until Febru-
airy 10. The session was formally closed
by the kings speech of Propagation.
The king in his speech referred to
the ratification Of the peace treaties
that have passed the final stages, and
expressed the hope that others would
shortly be concluded He voiced re-
greet over the conditions in Russia,
and alluded to the friendliness of the
relations among the allied and asso-
ciated powers. The speech recorded
the conclusion of the agreement with
Persia, mentioned the satisfaction IN
Great Britain over the cordiality of
the reception accorded the Prince of
Wales in Canada and the United
States and announced the measures
taken to give India a responsible gov
ernment.
The speech foreshadowed a resiuc-
ton in the national debt. 1t reviewed
the gravity of the economic situation
in Europe, dealt with the question of
domestic legislation, including that
affecting labor
Change i'm SalutatiOn.
The speech. instead of commencing
my lords and gentlemen of the
house of commons" was worded. be-
cause of the presence of Lady Astor
in the commons, my lords and men,
bers of the house of commons"
In beginning, the address noted
that the deliberations of the pleni-
potentiaries of the allies in Paris had
been crowned with success, and that
treaties of peace with Germany, Aus
tria and Bulgaria had been con-
cluded.
Il signified my approval of the
treaty of peace with Germany" the
speech continued. land ratified it.
Peace still remains to be concluded
with the Ottoman empire and the re-
public of Hungary. l earnestly trust
that the necessary negotiations to this
purpose will shortly be brought to
satisfactory conclusion.
Refers to Princes Visit.
The king referred to the visit of
the Prince of Wales to Canada and
Newfoundland. which. he said, filled
my heart with feelings of pride and
satisfaction. He subsequently" con-
tinued the king, visited the United
States of America, where he was
greeted with a warmth and kindli-
ness which will, I am confident, have
the happiest effect upon the relations
of the British empire and that great
republic"
EurOpe's Economic Condition.
In addressing the lords. as well as
the members of the commons, the
speech expressed concern over the
grave economic position of a large
part of Europe. The task of restoring
credit and giving industry a new start
there was one of the first conditions
he pointed out, of settled peace. The
task, however, was too large for any
nation to undertake unaided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
JUROR ILL, WAN TRIAL
ADJOURNED TO MONDAY

Because of the illness of William H.
Bradshaw. member of the jury. JUS
tice Gould in Criminal Division / to-
day adjourned until Monday the trial
of Ziang Sung Wan. the young Chi
nese student charged with the killing
of Ben Sen WI. an undersecretary at
the Chinese educational mission, 2O23
Kalorama road, last January.
United States Attorney Laskey re-
ported to the court this morning that
DR.. F. H. Morhart. who is attending
the juror, stated that the juror is
quite ill as the result of slipping on
the ice Sunday night near his home,
5911 Georgia avenue. The physician
expressed the opinion that the juror
would be in condition by Monday to
resume his duties.
While the doctor considered it pos
sible that Juror Bradshaw could re-
turn to court Friday. Mr.. Laskey said
the chances of his recovery would be
enhanced if he was not required to
report before Monday. Justice Gould
asked Attorney James A. OShea for
the defense if there was any objec-
ton to the suggestion to adjourn un-
til Monday and the lawyer assured
the court that he had none.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
XMAS PROGRAMS END
SCHOOL DAYS OF 1919

Christmas trees, entertainments.
games, plays and exercises of the
season took the place of books and
lessons this afternoon in the schools.
In the lower classes in many schools
a Christmas tree was set up in a cor
ner of the room loaded with favors
from one scholar to another. Recita-
lions by budding orators relaxation
of rules prohibiting the use of candy
in the classrooms and general ces-
sation of work featured the last day
of school this year.
In the high schools playlets and en-
tertainments held sway. Teachers
turned from taSkmasters to entertain
ment directors. the seasons greetings
were exchanged by pupils. and when
schools "let out" this afternoon it
meant that the doors would be closed
until the morning of January S.
granting in all twelve vacation days
for students of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
17KANSAS MINES
] IDLE ASA REbUKE
/ T0FEDERAL JUDGE
Action Follows Imprisonment
of HoWat Pending Hearing
! on Contempt.

PITTSBURG, Kan. December 70
Seventeen Kansas coal mines, where
approximately 5000 miners are en-
ployed, were idle today
The miners went on strike in protest
against the action of Judge Anderson
at Indianapolis yesterday sending Alex
sinder Howat president of the Kansas
district United Mine Workers of Ameri-
ca. TO Jail.
INDIANAPOLIS, December 23-Of-
ficers at the headquarters of the Unit
ed Mine Workers of America said to-
day, they had not heard of the strike
of the Kansas miners as protest
against the action of United States Dis
trict Judge A. b. Anderson. who yes
terday ordered Alexander Howat. presi-
dent of the Kansas miners, remanded
to Jail;
William Green, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of
the miners. said he had heard nothing
of the strikes, and that so far as he
knew they were voluntary.
John L. Lewis, acting president, is
at his home in Springfield, Ill, for the
holidays. it was said at headquarters.
HOwat, whose hearing on contempt
charges was postponed yesterday to
next Monday and who later was re-
manded to Jail by Judge Anderson.
was still confined in the Marion
county Jail here today. 1t was said
there was no intimation as to whether
he would be released on bond pending
his hearing.
Howat is alleged to have violated
the federal court injunction against
furtherance of the coal miners strike
by keeping in force a local strike
called in Kansas last July.
The Kansas miners official appeared
in federal court here yesterday at the
order of Judge Anderson. After an
outline of evidence against him had
been presented by government attor-
neys his request for continuance Of
the hearing until next Monday was
granted. the time being needed, he
said. to allow his personal counsel to
come to Indianapolis from Kansas.
However, when the judge was asked
how much bail would be required the
court replied that this was a matter
for serious consideration and would
be taken up later. Howat in the mean
time was committed to Jail. Since the
contempt charges first were preferred
against him the miners official has
been under $4,000 bond.
Howat was severely cenSured by the
court yesterday for his attitude to-
ward the court and the law and Judge
Anderson declared the case had reach
ed a point where he would have to
"vindicate the law or abdicate in ia
vor of Mr.. Howat."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
NORMAN HAPGOOD HOME.

NEW YORK, December 23.-Nor-
man Hapgood. United States minister
to Denmark. arrived here on the
steamship Frederick VIII today from
Copenhagen. He is on leave of
absence. according to a recent an
kpouncement by the State Department.
Yrs. Hapgood and two children &C
1mpanied him.
kAnother passenger was Baroness
Speck Won Sternburg, widow of the
former German ambassador to Wash
inEton. The baroness was Miss Lii
liam May Langham of Louisville. KY.
Mr.. Hapgood. whose appointment as
minister to Denmark never has been
confirmed by the Senate. declined to
discuss the rumor that he had been
recalled, which already has been de-
MED by Secretary Lansing. or the
charge by Col. George Harvey that he
had been too kindly disposed toward
the bolsheviki.
IT have nothing to say on any sub
ject," said Mr.. Haywood. who left i'm
mediately for Washington to report
on the Russian situation.
Baroness Won Sternburg declined to
discuss her reasons for returning to
this country. Her friends. however
said they understood she had done so
in an effort to re-establieh her Amer
4can citizenship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
Mr.. Lufkin to Present
Resolution Demanding
Facts in Navy H0n0rs

Immediately on the recovering OF
Congress, a resolution. calling upon the
NAVY Department for all facts incident
to the recent changes made by the Sec
rotary of the Navy in the awarding Of
distinguished service medals and Navy
crosses to officers rendering unusual
service in the world war. will be intro
duced by Representative w. w. Lufkin
Of Massachusetts, a member of the
naval affairs committee.
Mr.. Lufkin's resolution will call for
the recommendations made by Admiral
Sims and the other fleet commanders in
regard to the officers in their 1urisdic-
recognition. 1t will likewise call for a
full report Of the findings and recon-
mendations of the board of which Ad-
miral knight was chairman. convened
at the direction of Secretary Daniels, to
consider these cases.
In the third place the resolution will
ask for the changes in the recommended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
PRESIDENTS COOK WEEDS SOON.

Sigrid C. Nelson. the Presidents
cook for several years, will become
the bride on Christmas day of Chris
tian H. Larsen of Fort Washington,
Nd.
The couple will be married by Rev.
E. N. Anderson of St. Bricks Church
at st. Paurs Church. 18th and H
streets, at $3.50 pm. Christmas day.
Rev. John T. Huddle first was named
as the officiating clergyman in the
application for the license.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
CONGRESS CONFEREES
ON RAILROADS MEET

Senate and House conferees on rail-
road reorganization bills held their
first meeting today, but reached no de-
cision. They will meet again tomor-
row, and then will adjourn until Mon
day.
Some of the conferees expressed
some hope of presenting a section of
their report when Congress recon-
venes January s. but others thought
considerably more time would be re-
quired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
BY DIRECT CABLE.
Mr.. Lansing and Uruguayan Ex-
change Messages.

MONTEVIDEO. December 22-The
Inauguration of direct cable COM
munication between the United States
and Uruguay has been the occasion
for an exchange of congratulatory
telegram between Secretary of State
Lansing at Washington and Foreign
Minister Dominguez in Montevideo.
The new line is an extension of the
all-America cables from Buenos
Aires across the River Platte to Mon
tevideo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
EXERCISES AT DUNBAR.

q. David Houston, principal of Dun
har Night High School, and DR.. w. 8.
Montgomery. assistant director of
night schools, were the speakers at
exercises at the school last night.
marking the beginning of the Christ
mas holidays.
In addition to the addresses a pro-
gram of music and recitations was
presented by pupils. including Misses
Sadie Boone, Anna Arnold. Stratton,
Thelma Mason, and J. w. walker.
Harold E. Morrow and p. d. Harris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
TO SING CAROLS AT WAR
Department TOMORROW

Christmas carols will be sung by
the employees of the War Department
in the corridor in front of the Sec
retary's Office at noon tomorrow. when
the department closes for the Christ
mas holiday. Arrangements for the
program of songs are being made to-
day by Chief Clerk Scofield and Mr..
Hoadley. his principal assistant. The
affair is in charge of several woman
clerks identified with the welfare and
community services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
President Reduces Sentence.

Second Lieut.. Bum J. Macdonald,
field artillery, was convicted by
court-martial. convened at Camp Tay-
lor, Kentucky. of various violations
Of the articles of war, including alb
sence without leave. breaking arrest
and assaulting enlisted men. He was
sentenced to dismissal and to twenty
five years Imprisonment at hard
labor. The President approved the
sentence of dismissal. but reduced the
term of Imprisonment to three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
French Officers for Brazil.

PARIS. December % (French Wire
less Service).-A French mission to
Brazil, comprising about twenty OFF,
GERS, is preparing to sail for Rio ia
metro with the object of helping the
Brazilian army. now in course of re-
organization. to profit by knowledge
derived from the war. and giving in =
DDS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
BARS LIQUOR SELLING ON
SHIPS TO SOUTH AMERICA

Intoxicating liquors will not be sold
on shipping board passenger liners ply
ing between New York and South
America, Chairman Payne announced
today. The first of these ships, the
Mocassin, will sail from New York
Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
COUZENS TO GIVE AWAY
100000 CHRISTMAS

DETROIT. December %. Public
benefactions totaling approximately
So, 600, 900 will be made as Christmas
gifts by James Couzens. millionaire
mayor of Detroit 1t was announced
this forenoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23
Paw Raise for Boston Teachers.

BOSTON, December 23.-The house
of representatives has passed a bill
granting a salary increase of 1894 to
every Boston school teacher. The
bill had previously passed the SEN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-23

rotary Daniels as a memorandum from
the Naval War College. of which he is
president, under date of December II.
1t covers four closely typed pages con-
sisting of twenty-five numbered para
graphs.
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20

Long and short-napped beavers,
felts and wOol-fur hats account for
the great majority of hats for little
girls. Then there are velvet tamS,
cOnspicuously classy in the best
grades, and some trimmed hats for
little misses. Nearly all hats for chill
dren are quite plain, with a band and
sash of ribbon for trimming in most
cases, or a Bit of feather ornament
on velvet tams. But, to suit the taste
of those who are not in sympathy with
these plain styles, there are others
that make up q very interesting mi
nority in the displays of children's
hats. One of these is shown here, to-
gether with two long-napped beaver
models and a practical tam of wool
fur or plush.
Far and away the most popular of
the various beaver shapes are made
up Of wide fioppy- y-brimmed models and
those with narrow dropping brims and
square crowns, like those shown in the
picture. Between these two widths of
brim there are some very attractive
shapes with round crown and brimS
that curve upward lin the fashion OF
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20

There are a number of new velvet
and suede surfaced cloths, each with
a novel name of Its own, that are be-
ing exploited this fall in many gir'
ments. Some of them are very mucn
like duvetyn, others resemble cnlnon
velvet and others still are to be class
ed with heavy erect-pile velvet. They
are of wool and made by the same
looms that turn out wonderful wool
furs or fur fabrics, and they appear
in all the new displays OF fall coats
and suits.
In the picture above, an evening
wrap that won the distinction of hon
orable mention at recent fashlon
show Is shown, made Of one OF these
fabrics called "wooIvel." The name
amounts to a definition, since it is a
heavy, supple velvet of wool that
makes a fine medium for the strong
brilliant orange color now paradins
in the limelight of fashionable favof'
II is not usual to use this color for
making entire garments, but 1t appears
everywhere in the, decoration OF mil
Iinery and in touches on frocks made
in dark colors or black.
But it is the part of evening wraps
this season to be gorgeous, and colorS
cannot be too pronounced or too bril-
liant for them. The very wide ane
luxurious collar Of opossum fur Il
natural gray tones, and the black satir
lining, are items in the compositloi
of this flashing wrap that give IT dig
nifty and character.
Aside from It's fashionable color AM
beauty of texture this wrap merite'
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
Watch Chains of Hair.

Many men wear watch chains which
have been woven out Of the hair on
their sweetheart'$ head. These chains
are supposed to bring their wcarers
the greatest of good luck, not only in
their love affair, but in business af-
fairs writes n correspondent, The
hairs from witch the chain is made
should never be taken from comb or
brush, but should be plucked out slngly
by the girl, and to make the charm
doubly strong she should luck them
between the hours Of midnight and
one.
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
4 Lesson in ANATOMY.

! r,n,s.l s.liland, aged four, had been
ssas als ", that his mother lost all
s ]. sl'a hlm and shook him hard.
,ls.s + erying he seemed very much
s.ss ana spent a while after
Il - sung himself in the mirror.
~ Y turned to his older sister
8 aa y puzzled tone: '''
lls. S why | stayed whole"
vs.. replied his sister. @YOu
las ss',s -. apart because Of your back.
n ~ .eas y head sits on one end Of
oa st on the othern
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
Rad Influences,

"I WISH" said Mr.. Chuggins, mo-
rosely that they would succeed In
rounding up all the auto bandits ana
rum runners in the world"
"They do great deal of harm"
Yes. And what frets me is to find
every time | surrender for violating
a traffic regulation that my greater
fellow criminals have utterly spoiled
the dispositions of the police"
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
lied the Model.

"Oh, Mr.. Kipling, is that your childT
said gushing dame, stopping the poet
on one occasion.
dyes, madam" he answered, none
too graciously.
"What delightfully."- beautiful ana
healthy child she is"
'I am reasonably satisfied with her
make" returned Kipling, and on ne
went
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20

its honorable mention among many
noteworthy competitors because 1t is
wonderfully we'll draped. 1t arrives
at unusual gracefulness by the sim
plest means, merely a few plaits and
very clever cutting that reveal the
fine hand Of an expert.
There is no limit to the extrava.
gance Of evening wraps in richness Of
material and in the splendor of their
luxurious fur collars and trimmings.
These new fabrics are more moder-
ately priced, but equal to holding their
own in company with more expensive
but not more sumptuous rivals.
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
Pasteurize to Kill Bacteria

The purpose of pasteurization is to
XII the harmful bacteria which milk
contains. 1t has been found that when
milk is heated to temperature Of 145
degrees Fahrenheit, and kept at that
point for 80 minutes, the disease-caus-
ing organisms are killed. If the milk
is then Immediately chilled further
contamination is prevented and it can
no longer be considered dangerous to
health.
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
Apple Peel Tells Fortune.

A very common way for a girl to
tell her fu1ure husbands name, or, at
any rate, the first letter of his name,
writes d correspondent, is to peel an
annie in such a way that the peel
comes off in one piece. She should
then gently twirl it round her head
three times, finally casting it over her
left shoulder onto the floor, where it
will be found TO have formed letter
which is the initial Of her future hus-
bands name.
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
In cnmnIAte Accord.

did you ever try to lay down the
law to your wife?"
ayes" declared Mr.. Meekton.
sDid you get by with it?"
81 did. After ! had agreed to all
the amendments she demanded she
was perfectly satisfied to do as said
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
FASHIONS DEGREES.

Hand embroidered polka dots are a
feature Of some of the new white linen
frocks. They are embroidered In col
ors, blue or rose or orange or some
other bright shade.
The very narrow belt is still used
on some Of the new frocks. The belt
Just now is unusually interesting, for
it can consistently be any width from
the string belt to the hip glrdle.
Tailored white serge suits are worn
at some of the smart summer places.
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
An Annoying Insect.

The kind of insect that gets all
through the house, on furniture and
osneciaIly on books, is about the size
of q chicken louise and looks like Il
1ouse of some kind. If it is gIisten-
ing in appearance and silver gray in
color it is probably what is popular
" known Qs the fish moth. 1t will do
considerable damage to laundered
cIothes-attracted by the starch-boOk
bindings wall paper and similar mate
rial Fresh bubach sprinkled about
freely and often will discourage it.
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
: A cheaner Wav.

my dear sir, nothing but an opera
ton will save your life."
"What will 1t costT
"About 500"
"But ] have only $780,"
'In that case let's try what these
pills will do"
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
Linen for Underwear.

Handkerchief Linen for Underwear.
Handkerchief linen, in a wide vari,
ETY. of colors, is being used for under
wear this season. Chemises and
pantaloons are being embroidered in
mauve. cerise, blue, jade green, peach
aud other shades to match the ma
terial. The linen is soft and dainty
and seems unusually fresh when laun.
dnrpd
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
In at the Finish.

Askitt-What a long neck Miss
Lanky has. Did you ever see her In
4 low-cut costume?
Tellit-Ye9. Once.
Askitt-What did she look like?
Tellltt-She looked as though her
dressmaker had her skinned mile.
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
Didn't Disturb Him.

Mrs. Grogan-Wake oop, ye foshorn!
Oh can't shape wink on account av
yure shnOrin.
Grogan-Ye must thry an get used
TO II, the same as Oi hoy. Oi niyer
notice it mesilf. at all, at all.-Boston
Evening Transcript.
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
Ay Goliath waa s,,,,,,..,

Villa ~ ~ surprised.
ns,,. ,lust home from school)--l
ssss s,'',D why was Goliath surprls.
s 81 David hit him in the head
ls s.. ga sure | don't know.
! A,' s,'ulunpAantly) Because
alng had never entered hls
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-20
DELAYED Decision.

"Senator Twobble says he is retir>
ing to private life for the sake Of his
family"
"Umph"
Maybe he's sincere"
81 doubt 1t. He managed to put
his family by for twenty years"