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The Washington times., 1919-02-14
BOW Of HEIFETZ
LIKE WAND Of GODS

Washington rose to an unprece-
! dcnted degree Of enthusiasm over
! Jascha Heifetz, standing and shout
/ ing Ell masse when this genius OF
| the violin returned at the end of
remarkably beautiful program to
! give yet another encore yesterday
| afternoon, when he was heard in re-
! cital at the National Theater in the
! third concert OF the Artists Course,
| presented by Mrs. Wilson-Greene.
The audience. too. filled stage and
standing room and remained ap-
plaudinG for more encores even after
the lights were dimmed and the stage
dismantled of scenery.
1t is phenomenally beautiful music
that this Russian lad draws from his
violin-music OF heights and depths,
of amazing virtuosity. He has, be-
sides, poise in his playing of "A real
aristocrat in art; an elegance that is
at once noble and yet fused with a
wealth Of color, tone of entranc-
ing beauty, and vast range OF quail
ity, and withal a vitality that is add
ing warmth to the great art OF this
simple, unassuming boy.
For Jascha Hcifetz, the lad, seems
as untouched by adulation as though
he had not been the creator of such
ldlN LAtA'u9t oL ohNh pure HdTIlOIN,
as seems to flow with aboundinE de-
light from his graceful bow. thrill
ing one as few players are privileged
TO do.
And he chose to show the musical
Ioveliness OF his gift. that most love
Iy music the Mendelssohn concerto
In L minor. 1t revealed lyric beau
ties Of breadth that were staJeIy and
exquisite in their rare purity. yet
melting in the subtle nuance, thc light
and shade of their rhythmic flow. he
seemed to wave his melodies out
with his bow, while from vibrant
depths to purest harmonics his tones
were faultless.
Delicacy. with an alive tempo,
feathery runs and trills, staccatos,
arpeggios, in all there was virtuos-
ity. dignity, depths. beauty.
Two compositions particularly EN-
phasized the pure music in his play
ing and the romantic loveliness OF
tone and feeling-the ineftable ap-
peal OF the ChOpin-WilhelmJ Moe
turne," d major. that lifted one up
with it's soaring power. AMI then
again, his treatment of the Russian
theme, his beauty Of phrasing in the
"Andante Cantabile" from Tschai-
kowsky as arranged by Aun~
Brahms Dance" No. 7. held a native
temperamental glimpse OF dance moods |
more vivid and alluring than Hcifetz has
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and have opportunities for many
young men on farms, with good
wages and the good health of the
outdoors. There is so far little dis
position by reGistrants t. acc spt
farm work. This to Government Of
ficials is alarming. With all Europe
disorganized the products Of the
farm there this year will be FAR he
low normal
The American farmer, under the
most favorable conditions, will hard
ly produce as much as this country
and the world demands. He will give
work to hundreds OF thousands of men
If he can get them. The unemployed
congregate in cities while the open
country invites them at good wages.
100 Policemen Wanted.
The local board succeeded in sup
plying the Washington fire depart
ment with enough men to put the
two-platoon system into operation
and now Major Pullman has applied
&c the officials to fill 100 vacancies in
the police department. He has de-
tailed Lieutenant Headley and Ser
geant Shelby to the headquarters OF
the employment board to talk with
soldiers who may like the job of
helping to police Washington. A
number Of applications are being re-
ceived. The applicants are informed
that each man accepted starts of
with 800 per month, effective July
lst, gets free medical advice. free
car rides, opportunities for promo
tton and a pension il he remains on
the force long enough. Applicants
must be not less than feet inches
high, between % and 81 years OF age.
Residents Of the District are pre-
ferred, but the residence clause is
waived in favor of men having ex-
cellent qualifications
AS soon as possible Major Pullman
wants to build the force up to its
maximum OF $50 men. He thinks that
Congress ought to allow 1.2OO men.
The force has been woefuIly short
OF men ever since the war began.
men who like this sort
OF work have a chance now that may
not be open again
Hundreds OF men residing elsewhere
have registered at the boards offices for
employment Thy are told what the
situation is here and advised that It is
best for them to return to their homes.
Not many Of them agree to this. Some
OF them are married and their wives are
In Government service as clerks. They
want to live here.
The board feels that first choice
should be given District men who
will want places and who have de-
pendents TO support.
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keep up the good work. earnstIy ask
ing the cooperation of all employers.
Reports are current Of one or two
large establishments which promise
to take back men who were drafted,
but decline to give old positions to
those who enlisted. The board is
looking into these charges.
Particular About Positions.
The board is having some trouble
with soldiers who are looking for
better jobs than they had prior to
the war. The men almost unaui-
mously feel themselves better utted
for important work. Many ar them
do not seem to understand that CD
poTtunities are not too numerous ard
that il is difficult to find just what
they want at all times. Clerical ppsi-
tions are often asked for and clerical
places are growing scarrer all the
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yet shown US, while the two Paganini
''Caprices" were gems Of tone, type. vir-
tuOsity and full-voiced double-stops II
was the BazZini La Ronde des Lutins. -
those dancing 'imps," that awakened
the echoes with the voices Of the vast
audience, thing one does not recall in
Washington. 1t was amazing, this bee
like richness Of technical difficulties in
astounding tempo.
To his program Jascha Heifetz added,
as encores, an old French ''Minuet" by
Milandre, the Kreisler 'Liebesfreud, 4"
''Rigaudon" Of Gossec, and the last Mosz-
''Guitarre." Andre Ben
DIST was a complement in his art of ac-
compa9ist to the art Of Heifetz.
J.. Mac B.
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to rest on an employer to take back
man who left him months before
the draft solely for more money.
In many instances the return Of
former employees has threatened TO
bring about dismissals of those who
had filled the vacancies, but Washing
ton employers are doing all they
can to retain both classes Of en-
Iloyes.
This attitude Of employers has much
to do with the officially announced
fact that there is less unemployment
in Washington than in any other
large city of the country.
To continue TO take back the boys
who have been in uniform and to
keep employees who filled the war va
cancies will become more and more A
difficult task in the days to come, and
so the local board renews its call to
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LOCAL BOY, WAR PRISONER
ri MONTHS, TELLS STORY

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, Feb. IL
The story OF twenty-one terrible
months in a German prison camp
spent by the crew OF the British
horse ship, Esmeralda, who were cap
tured by the Hun sea-raide-, Moswe,
was told today by Fred J. stone, of
Washington and other members Of
the crew.
The men are preparing to press
claims for back pay from the Pacific
Steamship Company, owners OF the
Esmeralda.
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time except for stenographcrs and
typewriters.
1t is possible that upon the re-
/ turn of President Wilson the board
may ask him to direct the Civil Ser
vice Commission to give as much
temporary employment to soldiers
as possible without competitive ex-
animation.
The disposition OF soldiers to shift
occupations is another interesting
phase. The board was asked the
other day to supply a jewelsr, at a
salary Of $50 per week. A soldier,
formerly a jeweler and a Good ere.
registered, but he did not want that
sort of employment again. He want
ed a job as chauffeur.
Farms offer Good Pay.
Department of Labor officials have
been in conference with farm agents
of counties in Maryland and Virginia,
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EMPLOYERS
HELP BOARD
GET Jobs FOR.
SOLDIERS
By BILL PRICE.

More than 1.770 returning soldiers,
sailors and marines have been placed
in positions in the District through
the local board Of management Of the
employment service of the Depart
ment OF Labor, a splendid tribute to
the Washington business mans es-
TEEN. for the young men who left all
ues to defend their country.
The board still has numerous op-
portunities open to returning soldiers,
including about 100 positions as po-
licemen Of the District. but realizes
that District boys are being demobi-
Iized fast, and for that reason is urg-
ing business men to continue to CO.
operate with il in listing opportuni-
ties
SIore than 5000 men from the Dis
trict vent into military training. The
number Of those returned, judging
from registrations upon the books OF
the local board, is. not yet near half
or the total still to come back. Dis
trlct boys to the number of several
thousand did not have to register
with the board. Their former post
tions were open to them when they
walked into their old places Of EN-.
ployment.
Employers Kept Faith.
Almost without exception employers
in Washington have kept faith with
the boys even to financial losses t.
themselves. The policy of employers
has been to hold places for all their
men who were drafted or enlisted.
The line is drawn only on those who
left their places for higher wages be-
iore the draft. No obligation is felt
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ADVERTISEMENT.

ouinlns That Does Not Affect Head
Because Of its tonic and laxative
effect, LAXATIVE BROMO QUT-
NINE (Tablets) can be taken By
anyone without causing nervousness
or ringing in the head. There Is
only one "Bromo Quinine" Z. ".
GROVES signature on the box. SOe.
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TO-DAY

CONTINUED from First Pags)
sand. Such rewards would b
only small, petty cash to many
prosperous Americans. But they
would interest the crowd.
That, however, would be a bad
way to raise money. To try to pay
your debts, personal or national,
by stimulating gambling is as un-
wise as trying to settle. your politi-
cal problems through assassina-
ton.
Slow conservatism in money af-
fairs and slow judicial process in
punishment are best.
Even if the lottery did bring in
sixty thousand millions, it would
leave big bills unpaid. For Secre-
tary Baker announces Just now, IN
a speech to women, that the total
cost. Of the war is about one hun
dred and ninety-three thousand
millions, which is more than a
hundred dollars for every man,
woman and child on the earth, in
cluding the sore-eyed, hy-infested
children on the Ganges and the
Nile,
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Your wife mother IS probably far better Judge of
than yourself.
She tell to certainty whether or not this clothing
full bargains.
Her taste good in making selection and she'll insist
to bring her here.
Purchases from this sale cannot be charged on account
ationS at actual cost
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Brand new models of the light and
medium-weight Spring Hats, in all the
shades to be worn this season. We're
starting their sale at a bargain figure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
CREW OF R-34 Is
STOCKED UP WITH
RUM AND BIBLES

Mineola, July 9.-War time pro-
hibition has not prevented the
navy department from obtaining
rum. which is part of the official
ration of the dirigible's crew
Twenty gallons of the liquor
reached here today and it is being
slowed aboard the R-34. Navy Of
ficials said it came from a New
York dealer.
Il dare say" said Major J. E. NJ
Pritchard of the British air min
istry, who expressed his pleasure
that the dirigible would not sail
rumless. that judging from the
extent of the fuss made over this
problem the navy department must
have had to get the presidents
When the R-34 starts on her re-
turn flight to England, each mem
Der of the crew will carry a bible.
the gift of the New York Bible So
ciety, it was announced here by
DR.. George William Carter, gen
eral secretary of the society, who
made the presentations.
A specially bound edition was
also given to the R-34 as part of
the dirigible's equipment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
DEMAND LEAGUE
OPENED TO ALL
Representatives of 10 Nations at
New York Labor Congress Want
None Barred.

New York, July "a demand
that all the nations of the world
be made eligible to the league of
nations was expressed in a PesoIu-
tion unanimously adopted here to-
day at the first annauI congress of
the Pan-American Federation of
Labor by delegates from 10 coun-
tries, including the United States.
The demand was formulated in
an amendment proposed by Samuel
GOmpers, president of the congress
and head of the American Fedora
ton of Labor and following a re-
port by the committee on resolu-
tions endorsing the league of ma
tions.
Lively discussion was precipi-
tated by the report, several of the
delegates contending that it was
unreasonable" to expect the la
Dor movement in countries which
had not been admitted to the
league to do more than sympathize
with its general aims
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
FRENCH CHAMBER
REJECTS BILL TO
LIFT WAR RULES

Paris, July 9.-The chamber OF
deputies today rejected a bill pro-
viding for the immediate raising of
the state of siege and the suppress
sion of the censorship, the vote be-
ing 256 to 202. The government,
represented by Stephen Pichon, the
foreign minister, opposed the
measure.
The debate closed with a cate
gorical statement by the govern
ment raising the question of con-
fidence on the rejection of the bill.
The chamber became greatly agi-
tated during the discussion. the
Socialists and the radicals becom-
ing particularly aroused. Victor
Dalbiez. deputy from the eastern
Pyrenees. read a recent resolution
adopted by the executive commit
tee of the radical party calling for
an immediate return to peace con-
ditions. Many of the radicals.
however, refused to follow their
party on this question and voted
with the government.
1t was remarked in the Hobbies
after the vote that this was the
second time the government ma
jority had been reduced to hardly
more than fifty, the smallest mar
gin on which any government had
continued in power since the be-
ginning of the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
Speaking Tour for League Delayed
QUIET REIGNS
AT ARGO AFTER
NIGHT OF RIOT
Calm Follows Clash With
Two Dead, so Hurt
May Use Militia.

Chicago, July 9-Quiet reigned
today at the plant of the Corn
Products Refining company al
Argo. Ill, where yesterday two
persons were killed and a score
wounded in a fight between armed
guards of the company and strik-
ers. Sheriff Charles w. Peters to-
day sent so additional deputies to
the plant to preserve order which
brings the number of deputies on
duty there to 80.
The plant has been closed down
temporarily and it is said no at
tempt will be made to resume op-
erations for several days.
About two thousand woFkmen
are on strike to force their demand
for closed shop. There is no dis
pute over wages or hours of labor
as the men have an eight-hour day
and were given voluntary increases
in wages July 1
Two hundred employees, it is
said, refused to join the strikers.
The large plant is picketed by
strikers who held several meet
ings during the day.
May Call Troops.
If Sheriff Peters is unable to
maintain order at the plant state
troops will be called out according
to officials of Argo Four compan-
les of the Second regiment of the
Illinois Reserve Militia stationed in
Oak Park, suburb, received or
ders today to prepare for service,
Strikers surrounded the plant
throughout the night threatening
more violence and several shots
were fired but no additional cas-
ualties were reported.
Half Hundred in Hospitals.
As a result of last nights riot,
more than so persons are being
treated in Argo hospitals today. OF
these siJS are seriously injured but
it is expected all will recover.
Joseph Banash, president of the
Corn Products Workers local, No.
249, addressed the strikers and
urged that no violence be used. He
told the men that last nights
trouble started when Joseph Jo-
hannes, head of the company's
special guards, fired into a crowd
of strikers without provocation.
QulJ AT fekln faHI.
Peoria, Ill, July "a majority
of the 1900 employees of the Corn
Products Refining company plant
at Pekin, went on strike this morn
ing when the time limit given the
officials to accede to their demand
for a CLOSED shop" expired.
The plant opened for operation
as usual this morning and a part
of the day shift, Notwithstanding
the strike order, appeared for
work. More than hundred
strikers soon afterward gathered
in front of the plant and put on d
demonstration in protest. Then
they formed into parade and
marched into Pekin. There was
some jeering and taunting, but no
violence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
FRANCE TAKES UP
PROBLEM OF HIGH
COST OF LIVING

Paris, July 9.-The French gov
ernment is considering the prob
lem of the high cost of liv 1g and
the cabinet will take up the ques-
tion at a meeting today.
According to the Echo d Paris,
the government is considering the
issuance of the decree opening the
frontiers Immediately for the i'm
portation Of necessary raw mate
rials. The Figaro says the gov
ernment is discussing the prohibit
ton Of the expectation of certain
foodstuffs, such as butter. eggs and
cheese. Other newspapers declare
that the movement intends to pro
pose a law inf1icting very severe
penalties on food sDeculatnrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
NOTED SOCIETY
WOMEN is SHOT
Mrs. Arthur Eliot, Famous FOR
Parts Taken in Sensational EOn-
don Trials Is Victim.

London, July 9-Mrs. Arthur
Eliot, better known as Mrs. MABEL
Louise Atherton, divorced vile of
Colonel Thomas Atherton, vas
found shot this morning in her
home in London, according to the
Evening Standard this afternoon.
Mrs. Eliot was a sister OF olr
Audrey Dean-Paul. Some years ago
she sued Baron Thurston, then Jonn
Reginald Yarde-Buller, for breach
of promise. The case created a con-
siderable sensation at the time. Last
April she married Captain Arrnus
Eliot, a dramatist, grandson OF the
late Earl of ST. Germans.
Divorced by Husband.
(Mrs. Eliot was Miss MABEL
Louise, the third daughter or Sir
Edward Dean-Paul. She was mar
ried to Colonel Thomas Atherton IN
1892. Her husband divorced her in
1907, naming John Reginald Yarde-
Butler, now Barno Thurston as CO.
respondent. Mrs. Thurston then
sued Mr.. Yarde-Buller for breach
of promise and won her case.
In 1909 Mrs. Atherton, who was
a noted beauty in English society,
was one of the four principals in
the sensational Stirling divorce
case in Edinburgh. John A. Stirl-
ing, Laird OF Kippendaire. sued mis-
wife, formerly Miss Clara E. Tay:or,
an American actress and known in
society in New Jersey and Wash
ington.
Named Correspondent.
Mr.. Stirling named Lord North
land as correspondent Mrs. Stirring
filed a cross-suit naming Mrs. Ath-
erton. The case which occupied the
Scottish court for several months
was decided in favor of the hus-
band.
Mrs. Atherton, in 1911, brought
suit for slander against her sister
in-law, Lady Audrey Dean-Paul,
and was granted damages in the
sum of one farthing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
NATION DRIVE
ON 23-4PCT.
IS0N
Governments War on AL
legged Violators of Dry
Law Is Launched.

Pittsburgh, Pa, July 9. - The
governments drive against the
soft drinks containing "a per cent
alcohol was launched here today
when United States Attorney r. L.
Crawford filed a suit against the
Pittsburgh Brewing company, one
of the city's largest brewers, in the
United States district court, this
noon, charging violation of the war
time prohibition law.
Twelve officials of the company
were named in the information.
Immediately following the filing
of the suit, United States Judge W.
H. S. Thompson, on pleas of the
federal attorney, issued a writ
upon the company to appear in
court.
Orders Arrest of Officials.
simultaneously, he issued bench
warrants for the arrest of the II
officials of the company named in
the suit. The warrants were plac-
ed in the hands of United States
Marshal Short, who Immediately
started out to round up the Off
Gals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
EXPECT LANSING
TO GET SHIP FOR
HOME ON FRIDAY

Washington, July 9.-Secretary
Lansing, who has been in Paris
with the American peace commits
sion since last December, will sail
for home Friday, it was announced
today at the state department. His
departure will leave only three
delegates at the peace
conference, Colonel E. NJ. House,
Henry White and General Tasker
H. Bliss.
Under Secretary of State Frank
L. Polk is expected to take Mr..
Lansing's place, but has not yet
reached a decision. He expects to
confer with President Wilson on
the subject within a day or two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
LATE BULLETINS

Washington, July 8. - The
newly organized Pacific fleet
will sail from Hampton Roads
for the west coast Saturday,
July l9, II was announced at
the navy department today.
Lisbon, July 8. - Portugal
will observe July II as a ma
tiOnal holiday to celebrate the
signing of peace. The day will
be known as Victory day.
Berlin, July 9.-SeVeral per-
sons were killed or wounded in
the fighting Monday at Ham
over when q mob released the
prisoners in the castle and the
detention prisoners. Martial
law has been proclaimed there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
MISTAKES BRIDE
FOR BURGLAR AND
FIRES; KILLS HER

Danville. Ill. July 9.-Mrs. Cert
rude Myers. bride of few months,
was shot and killed this morning
when her husband mistook her for
a burglar. Hearing a noise at a
rear door, she awakened her hus-
band, who arose and procured
pistol. The woman arose a few
seconds later, went through the
house and entered the kitchen by
a door opposite her husband He
fired when he saw her shadow. She
was shot through the heart, dying
inGfantIv