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Evening star., 1919-10-15
F|REMEN'S PAY RAISE
HEARINGS ARE OPENED
Important Information Changes
subcommittee Plan to Post
pone Matter Until Later.

Hearings started at o'clock this
afternoon on the proposed increase in
pay for all members of the District
fire department. The special subcom-
mittee OF the House District commit
tee had intended to let this matter go
over until the December session of
Congress. and so announced yester-
day. Important information brought
to the attention of Chairman Gould
caused a hasty change in the plan and
the committee late yesterday made
arrangements for a hearing today.
The committee has been impressed
with the difficulties experienced by
members of the fire department in
trying to meet the high cost of living.
and the hearings today are in an ef-
fort to get favorable action by the
House on increased pay schedule be-
fore Congress adjourns.
District officials today impressed
upon the members of the subcommit-
tee the fact that there are daily resig-
nations from the department.. because
the younger men can Immediately get
for the asking twice as much as they
now get for their services as firemen
The witnesses today include Com
missioner Brownlow. who has strong
ly urged substantial increases for the
firemen: Ed J. Wagner. chief engi-
neer of the department: Capt Edwar rd
OConnor offNo. / engine. who is pres
ident of the Firemen's Union; w. J.
O'Donnell. representing the marine
engineers: Battalion Chief e. w.
Gill and Engineers George Nussbaum
and J. B. Sullivan and Private NJ w.
TEayer.
There are now $50 members in the
fire department The lowest salary
paid is $500. The District Commits
Sioners have ked that this be in
creased to $1,000. Glass firemen
now receive s1.140 plus the bonus and
the Commissioners have asked that
this be increased to $3.50.
Evening star., 1919-10-15

William Parham colored. of 604 18th
street northeast was arrested by Po-
liceman T. NJ. Poland Of the fifth
precinct this morning at 1872 A street
southeast, charged with murder.
Parham, alias William Taylor. ac-
cording to the police. has confessed
to hitting his employer, William M.
Bentzel, thirty-five years old. a con-
tractor, on the head with a pinchbar r
last night while in an alley between
14th and 18th streets and A and B
8 reefs southeast.
Mr.. Bentzel, who was taken to
Casualty Hospital, died there early
this morning.
Acco riding 20 the police. Parham
was employed as chauffeur by
BentZel. but had failed to return his
truck until late yesterday. An argu-
ment ensued, the police believe. dur
ing which Mr.. Bentzel was struck
over the head with the iron bar
Mr.. Bentzel was thought to have had
a good chance of recovery at mid
night last night. but in the early morn
ing hours, with his wife at his bed
side. he rapidly sank. dying at 4
o'clock.
Coroner hewitt will conduct an in
quest over the body tomorrow after
noon in the District morgue.
Evening star., 1919-10-15

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Evening star., 1919-10-15
SECOND DIVISION MEN
WRITING UP WAR RECORD

NEW YORK. October l5.--HisIorians
are very busy these days at 512 5th
avenue. the newly opened headorar-
ters of the Second Division Associa-
ton, that organization of eX-regulars
formerly commanded by Maj. Gen.
John A. Lejeune, writing up and il
lustrating it's fighting record. which.
it is announced today, is to appear in
book form about January l.
The offices were opened here for the
additional purpose, 1T is said. of en-
abling the veterans to keep in touch
with their old "buddies," whose first
annual reunion will be held in Chi
cago in November. Capt. James
Sharp. formerly of the 23d Infantry,
is in charge. Gen. Lejeune is presi-
dent of the organization, Brig. Gen.
Preston Brown is vice president and
Maj. c. Beekman Hoppin of As Wall
street is secretary.
Evening star., 1919-10-15

feurs say that the larger concerno
not caiy drive the smslisr men II
the business of certain thorcuGhs
fares. but make II dinicult ana dane
gerous for private vehicles TO be opa
Grated in certain localities.
The Zihlman resolution provides foo
a strict investigation. with the Speak.
er OF the House authorized to issue
subpoenas for witnesses and for the
sergeant alarms TO serve all such
processes.
Evening star., 1919-10-15

mittee os seven members to :nvesti-
gate Conditions regarding public We
hicles in the District of Columbia.
%; The chauffeurs desire a hearing on
their claim that the larger companies
are unlawfully occupying and mo-
smaller men in this business from the
most desirable locations. They COM
plain particularly concerning con-
ditions at Union station. The chauf-
Evening star., 1919-10-15
SPANISH DELEGATES DUE
TO SAIL FOR U. s. TODAY

Spanish delegates to the interna-
tional labor conference, called by
President Wilson. in accordance with
terms Of the peace treaty, were due
to sail today from Liverpool for New
York, according to dispatches re-
ceived by the State Department.
The delegates are Viscount Egea,
Adolfo Gonzales Posada. Alfonso Sala,
Francisco Largo Caballero. Jose Gascon
y Marion, Pedro Sangro Rod de Olano,
Fernandino de Los Rios and Luis Ara
guitain.
Evening star., 1919-10-15
Seattle LAWYER Dies in East.

TARRYTOWN. n. Y. October 10
Col. James Mcknight. Seattle lawyer
and friend of the late James J. Hill,
dropped dead at the railroad station
here while waiting for a train. He
had been visiting his daughter. Mrs.
Ernest E. Ling. He was seventy
eight wears old
Evening star., 1919-10-15
HOUSE MOVE TO INQUIRE
INTO CHAUFFEURIS'' PLANT

At the request OF the organized
chauffeurs of public vehicles. Repre-
sentative Zihlman OF Maryland.
member of the House District COM
mittee. today introduced a resolution
Evening star., 1919-10-15
Outsider Takes Cesarevitch Stakes

NEWMARKET. England. October Is.
The running of the Cesarevitch
stakes here today furnished a aenaa-
ton when an outsider. Ivanhoe. owned
by J. White. against whom the odds
were 20 to 1, took the event. Golden
Melody. owned by W Stewart was
second. and Bridgend. owned bv ".
fr'EfS'T 'w2s third. Nineteenf Tsetzes
Ian.
The Washington times., 1919-11-18

you" protested Lane Cosby. vigor-
ously.
Not when she has you-and
Jim" 1 answered, keeping the i'm
plications out of my voice.
That's So" he said. indulgently.
wei. run along to bed. See you
In the morning"
l went to bed and pretended to
sleep. 1t fooled Jim when he came
In an hour later-or perhaps he'd
heard the prove-b: IT'S best to let
sleeping dogs lie."
All day Sunday | avoided mention
of the night before. We stayed out
In the OPEN almost all day, and the
hours went by placidly enough.
When we motored back to the city
Saturdays incident was seemingly
forgotten. And when Jim went
down to business Monday morning
1t was still uncommented on. / told
myself that 1t was the merest epi-
Fode-not to be thought of again
10 De smiled over by me as indul-
gently as Lane Cosby did. But In
my heart of hearts / knew IL was
skeleton-locked in the closet per-
haps-but there in spite Of the lock
of silence.
Il won't think Of 1t! I won't
think OF it," l kept telling myself
as l Strengthened things UP in my
bed room Monday morning Then
the phone tangled, and answered,
wondering how I'd treat her if it
were Valerie.
"Anne?" asked a deep, vibrating
voice ] knew at once-an unforget-
able, unmistakable voice. "This is
Tony How are you?"
"All right" I replied. formally.
And you-and our Betty?"
II want to tell you But
hrst l want you to tell me why you
ran away when | came"
Il didn't can't. :"
"Anne," there was reproach in
his tones. as If he were asking me
not ob to him. "Will you have
lunch with me?"
Yes" I said quietly, brushing
aside Jim's feelings in the matter.
"Pll come for you at once. And
oont torPet Ow why
you ran away-from me!'
II ran away I.vnn-you"
echoed, incredulously. as l hung up
the receiver
To BE Continued.
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
Fight For Clean
Athletics

Is athletics to be treated as a
part OF the school or a mere
= side issue?
to be dominated by the true friends
of education OF the secret friends
Of graft?
Is the athletic department to be
run in the interest Of the whole
school and it's higher ideals. or is
the school to be run for the sporty
faction OF the athletic patrons?
Everywhere the American peo-
pie are now called upon as per-
haps never before to settle this
series of controversies What are
you doing to help?
Did you ever watch a football
scrimmage when two big teams
shot into each other as IL each
were going through the center at
the sane lunge? Well. behind the
scenes and unsupported by the
throngs who yell at the games
there is now under way a similar
clash between the two mad fac
and the destiny OF athletics in the
COLLEGES and high schools of the
country.
Strange to say, there is a big
grating. gambling, win-at-any
price faction that seeks all the
while to trail athletics in the dirt.
These FOUNDERS put up money on
every important game. Some of
them seek a chance to steal a part
OF the gate receipts or short
change the ticket buyers. Others
are profession dopesters who tin
off the gamblers before the game
with inside Information. Another
class OF fiNers work at the politi-
cal end to secure managers.
coaches and team captains who will
agree privately to do their bidding.
1t need not be argued that the
Athletic activities constitute a very
large part of the education and
training of young America wher-
ever he may be found; that ath-
letics, rightly managed, can be made
quite as much a part of the vital
schooling of the young as any
other branch of learning; that the
mission of this stimulating art is,
first of all. to make men and wo-
men, to build character. and sec
ondarily to furnish delightful pas
lime and recreation for all. But
we must drive out the crooks and
the boodiers, big and little.
The fixing of games to help those
who have placed bets on certain
ones to win, the rake-offs, private
allowances, and plain thievery in
the use OF the gate money-here is
where we often find concealed a
long chain of rascals. Only pub
lie knowledge of their deeds and
methods and drastic action on the
part of the better element Of So
ciety will suffice to pry the rascals
loose from their graft.
Even among the larger high
schools where the official manage
ment is not thoroughly on guard,
there is often a system of graft
and a winllinG ~ dirty athletics for
the sake OF -1E.
Parents, let - nave none OF this
.iTtchcrl. L Us request our boys
to play the game of ball honestly
as they are expected to do any other
school appointment. Let us insist
that only morally clean, high mind
ed educators be placed in the po-
Sitiors Of coach and athletic man.
ager. For, then only will the de-
liGhtful practice OF athletics rise
to its true place as one of the great
est educational forces of modern
times
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
81 PAID FOR EACH
DOLLAR SAVED
How I Saved q Dollar

Here is a chance for every oas
10 earn a dollar by telling hsv
she has saved a dollar. IL may -
dollar or more. II may have
'een saved in a day or q week.
owever. all that matters Ia HOW
was saved.
II saved and 81 earned by the
telling Of the saving makes a
bow about ftf Be brief and write
only on one side of paper.
viii award a prize OF 81 each
cay Tor one Of the suGgestions
which j print
ELIZABETH LArTrMER
p. s.-If you want a prise. roc
must be willing 70 have your name
ano address used, because that 10
only fair TO other contestants. wbs
nave a right TO know that esah
days prize winner Is an actual per
son. However, ] am delighted 70
have all sorts Of ideas sent IN.
which, IL not given a prize. win
be printed with initials only ana
help the other readers.
II your first letter doesnst rex
q prize, try again. Even N II dosa.
that Is no bar to your gettinr A.
other II your idea is worth a.
4 l.
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
IHOU to SQUe
Sugar
BY Loretto G. Lynch.
'LASSES CAKE.

THREE tablespoons melted fat
, 1-3 cup boiling water. l egg
(beaten). ! cup molasses, 3
; tablespoons sugar, l teaspoon GIN
ger. 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ] tea
: spoer soda, u teaspoon salt. 2h
cpr,s -four (aboutl.
Nix fat. water, molasses and
. sugar in mixing bowl Add beaten
egg and dry ingredients which
have been mixed and sifted. Bake
: In, shallow pan about twenty-five
minutes
) iil! YUM YUM CUSTARD.
Five eggs. y cup honey. 4 tea
Epoon salt, 1 quart milk, teaspoon
; vanilla extract.
Beat eggs slightly. but not
"foa my" Add the other ingredients
Bake in custard cups. set in a p4n
81 water. Sprinkle each custard
: with little nutmeg aud few
grains of mace just b-fore baking.
The water in the pan Blust not be
allowed to boil
This is = very nourishiny dish.
. STEAMED PUDDING.
Two cups any war -four mixture,
II teaspoon soda. u teaspoon salt. 1
cup skinned milk, 1 cup mo1asses.
nuts chopped. u cup chopped
prunes.
Nix and sift dry ingredients. Add
milk. molasses, nuts and prunes
Poor the mixture into creased cups
and, steam IL one hour.
Note-All measurements level A
standard half pint measuring cup
Is used
The Washington times., 1919-11-18

~ NE Of the most brazen at
tempts to rob a government
~ on amicable relations with
the United States was that made
during the latter '7o's by a clique Of
washington lawyers. The case was
that of We'll VS.. Mexico.
We'll was an adventurous Texan
who claimed that in 1864 a maraud-
ing band of Mexicans commanded
by General Cartinas had taken away
from him by force OF ar MS 100 wag-
on loads of cotton. He claimed that
each wagon contained eight bales OF
cot on and was drawn by four
mules. The value of the cotton, plus
$500 for each wagon and $50 for
every mule. made a grand total OF
S2G0 600. and IL was for this sum
that he claimed endorsement from
the Mexican government.
We'll was an igno~snt individual,
but was commanding in appearance
and demeanor. and he encountered
no difficulty in retaining attorneys
In New Orleans and Washington TO
prosecute his fraudulent demands
against the effete MeNicans. Under
a treaty stipulation the claims were
submitted to a board If arbitration.
of which Sir Edward Thornton. for
.ner minister plenipOtentiary from
Great Britain to the United States,
was a member. One Of Wells law
yers was Judge Key of George
town d. C
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
Dozens of Affidavits
Produced By Attorneys.

When the case was presented to
the high board of 'rbitratIon. doz-
ems of affidavits were produced to
show that Wen had lost the cotton,
wagons. and mules as alleged in
his declaration. The boar, vith a
moderate amount or consideration
awarded him the S260. 900 which was
demanded.
Two weeks later four men ap-
peared before Sir Edward Thornton
and informed him that they were
the affiants in the We'll case and
that their affidavits were false.
They stated that Well had round
them in New York city. and that
they had never been in Texas. They
asserted he had offered them 81 900
each IL they would submit testimony
that would bolster up his crooked
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
Prune Jelly.

Soak a pound prunes In IL
quarts of water over night Boil in
same water until soft, drain, remove
stones and crush meats. Cut a cir
cular piece Of peel one inch in diam
eter from the stem end of one
orange. Place the handle of a sill
spoon into opening thus made. re-
move pulp and juice, and strain
Dissolve / tablespoon gelatine in Il
lemon and the crushed prunes. Mix
well. Fill the orange with the mix
ture and place in a pan surrounded
by cracked ice until jelly is firm
Cut into sections. Arrange on a
plate covered with lace paper dolly
and garnish with lettuce leaves.
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
The Rhymin!g
Optinist
By Aline Michaelis.

M mostly very happy in my ap-
pointed sphere; my meals are
sometimes scrappy, but still I
find life snappy and seldom shed
tear With aspect calm and quiet.
] watch the millionaire nbibe his
costly diet: though could never
buy it, do not greatly care. | see
him Gayly driving in limous inc de
luxe. while I'm SO long arriving.
that when I'm through my striving.
I'll dcZe in sunny hooks. Each dav
| see him wander into his domicile
so he can sit and ponder on newer
means to squander a little Of his
pile. The lover, too, I've noted.
another gladstone guy who thinks
Lies sugar coated, to dream and
song devoted; he cannot make me
sigh. For. 10! | do not mutter nor
unkind,fate deploTe until the snow
birds utter and winter bars the
shutter and barricadcs the door.
Then envy gains admission into NV
souls hid core; my sunny disDOsi-
tion by swift but sure transition
grows grouchy, gruT and sore,
envy the gay Malay within the tor-
rid zone, | want n ul,ulelc to make
sweet music daily whore piuCappIes
are grown. And. since can't go
seeking some sunny southern CLINE
when north winds come a-sneakinp
and icicles are creakinG and fields
are white with rime. why could
not have fiourished in lands of ice
and snow, on soap and blubber
nourished where ice-plants throye
and flourished amid the Esuui-
maux? Yes. l would call things
fitter were a Polar bear. In
thought l grudge the critter
whene'er l see him filter in furry
winter wear.
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
Young School Girl
Wins Today's Prize

Yesterdays prize went 70 are.
today's goes to youth. I'm happy
20 see so young a girl already rea
nzing the value of money-some-
thing which seldom happens untl
one has earned IL.
DEAR ELIZABETH LArTrMrH.
am high school girl and have an
allowance each week; out Of my AZ
lowance ] must save for Christmas
presents I have helped myself IN ths
following way:
mas gifts for my riri friends and
found them entirely too expensive sc
1 bought a few small ten-cent china
dolls For dress ] cut an obisns
piece Of silk (which I found amonr
mothers pieces) and sewed o. up. thes
i stuffed IL with raw cotton Thin
made pincushion dress. From q ten
cent bunch Of baby ribbon. used
straps then attached these 60 the pfn-
cushion part This made the doll iook
like a cute little dancer. but some
thing was lacking: 7 decided q vas
cardboard, made a hole In the mid
die for the dolls head and covered
the cardboard with the same cclsrsd
silk as the pincushfon dress Thse Z
tied piece of ribbon around the doIf's
head j put the hat on her and sns
looked good as a pincushion giri. bus
that wasn't enough. took great big
bought for five cents) around the edro
of the hat and put invisible hair pins
in the loops II matee a charming
little Christmas gift and win look very
attractive on any young girrs dressing
table.
Hoping that this little suewestsoa
will help solve Christmas problems foB
many other school girls At an expenas
of about fifteen cents. I am.
Sincerely yours,
MARIE GINECHEeI
243s 18th Street Northwsa
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
Sweet Potato Puffa.

Two cups of mashed sweet pota-
toes, / cup of hot milk, table,
spoons of butter substitute, melted I;
l teaspoon of salt, / egg, tea
spoons of baking power. u cup Of
raisins. Mix potatoes, milk and
melted shortening, then egg well
beaten Sift a little flour with the
baking powder and add. Use enough
more flour to make a soft dough.
Add raisins which have been busted
over with flour. Drop by teaspoons
on a CREASED baking sheet and bake
until a light brown. Serve hot with
a thin syrup to which has been
added the juice of " lemon and j
tablespoon OF butter substitute.
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
YounTster Now
Has New Suit.
DEAR ELIZABETH LArrrNKR:

DEAR ELIZABETH LArTrNER:
In view Of the H C l. thfnh
everyone should try to eecnomiss-
lies In dress. as nearly always reno
vate an old garment into scmething
at to wear For instance. the other
day my little three-year-old boy VS.
sorely In need OF q new psh Of pants
Instead Of going up town and paying
an exorbitant price for a pair, ! search
ed an old trunk and found o worn
suit Of my husbands. the Trousers Of
which were In perfect condition en-
cept for them being frsyed At the
bottom. opened up all the seams
washed and pressed the material.
and found I had enough TO make him
two nice pair as the suit was made Of
heavy blue serge MRS. q K
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
Tales of Washington
THE CASE OF WE'LL VS.. MEXICO.

claim. This they had done, but
when the time came for remuners-
tion We'll had defaulted
Sir Edward Immediately took the
four men to Secretary Of State
Evarts, who required. them TO make
counter afndavtts throwing tight
on all their connections with the
case. After these adverse docu-
ments were signed, Secretary
Evarts held up the first instan-
ment OF 100000 on the payment OF
Wells granted claim. He reJotced
that he had saved the Impoverished
MeXicans the many thousands of
dollars. and the Mexican minister
in Washington lost no time in i'm
parting the welcome news to his
home government.
ex-governor Of Ohio
Employed To Aid Claimant.
But the crafty lawyers for the
claimant were determined at lesst
70 obtain the first payment OF see.-
600, IL not the whole indemnity.
They secured the services Of an eI-
governor OF Ohio. who enjoyed con-
siderable influence over President
Hayes. In 1878. while Secretary
Evarts was on speaking tour
throughout the country and tho
Chief Executive was resting from
his arduoUs labors in Fremont.
Ohio. this ex-governor hUrriedly
proceeded to the Ohio town and ID
ducod the President 20 direct Hay.
Assistant and Acting Secretary OF
State, TO pay the award OF $50. 600
then due on the bogus Well claim.
The ex-governor FASTENED back 70
Washington, procured the money.
and with the other lawyers gobbled
up the whole 100000. not giving q
dollar TO Wells widow. who had
been thrust into great need by the
sudden death of her husband
Secretary Evarts returned 70
Washington a few days later and
was astonished at what had trans
pired. No action could be taken,
however. as the deed had been per
formed on ne written authority Of
the President.
An attempt TO suppress the af-
f"i was -1a"e. but the disgusting
and disappointing details leaked
odt thrOGgn one OF the WashIagtos
papers in 1854.
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
Do You KnOU
That

About three hundred species of
turtles and tortoises are known.
The word Salmon" is taken from
the Latin "salmo," the leaping fish.
Icebergs sometimes last as long
as two hundred years before they
melt entirely away.
Swedish school children, nnder
the guidance of their teachers, an
nually plant about six hundred
thousand trees.
Salted whale meat Is considered a
great delicacy by the Japanese.
The locust tree was one Of .ths
first American trees to be brough'
to Europe.
Polish women are renowned for
the beauty Of their hands; they
place gracefulness of the hands
above all other charms.
II has been found that under
normal conditions ten inches Of
snow yield one inch of water.
The musical acuteness Of horses
Is shown by the rapidity with which
cavalry horses learn the signif-
canoe of trumpet calls.
One Of the oldest known types of
dogs Is the greyhound.
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
White Mountain Esr Nogs for the
Invalid.

Beat the yolk of 1 egg slightly
and add " tablespoon sugar, u
teaspoon vanilla and a few grains
salt Add gradually 2-3 cup cold
milk, evaporated milk may be used
IL thinned with little water.
Strain into a tall glass, sprinkle
with a few gratings of nutmeg,
and add the white of the egg beaten
until stiff and dry. Garnish with
a red cherry.
The Washington times., 1919-11-18
A Narcotic Plant.

The sacred mushroom" Of the
Aztecs, which was calid by them
ieonancatl and used as an intoNi-
cant, was, it appears not mu h.
room, but the narcotic cactus, Lap
hophora Williamsi, now "eli
known for its use by the American
Indians in religious ceremonies. II
is popularity called "mescal Dut;on,'
though a better name Is peyotc.
Early writer's on Mexico described
it as a mushroom. and this not on
as to its botanical status still sur
wives. The mistake is due TO the
fact that in one of the two pr ncipl
forms in which II is prepared the
head OF the plant is cut Off trans
versely. and when dried II bears
close resemblance to a mushroom.
To remove iron rust from linen ~
"otton goods. boil a small quantity OF
rhub2rb and dip in that portion OF the
material which is spotted.
The Washington times., 1919-11-18

time: One cup of sugar equals 4
ano 20 cups of corn syrup, q cur
or sugar equals ] and 3-5 cups OF
corn syrup, u cup of sugar equals
so cup OF corn syrup. / tablespoon
OF sugar equals and 3-5 table
spoons OF corn syrup. Syrup may
De substituted for sugar in almost
any recipe IN this proportion.