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The Washington times., 1919-12-25
GUARD N. Y. OFFICIALS
AGAINST RED PLOTS
Extra Police Also Patrol Fifth Ave.
nue. for Announced Parade of
Radical Sympathizers,

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Extra police
precautions were taken today to
guard the homes of officials, espe-
cially those who have been active in
the prosecution of extreme radicals,
as result of tip that hostile dem
onstrations might be attempted by
the reds.
According to word received by the
police, sympathizers and friends of
the anarchists deported upon the
transport Buford might ATTEMPT
christmas Day reprisals.'
Extra policemen were stationed
along Fifth avenue as a result OF the
announced intention OF the League
for Amnesty for Political Prisoners
To hold parade. The marchers had
planned TO wear manacles as a pro-
test against the Imprisonment and
deportation OF political offenders.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
BULLET KILLS UNBORN
BABY, MOTHER LIVES
Husbands Army Pistol Accidentally
Discharged by Friend
Woman May Die.

CHICAGO, Dec. 25--The unborn
babe of Mrs. John Tessaeisro is dead
today and Mrs. Tessaclaro is near
death as a result OF a Christmas Eve
tragedy.
while Mrs. Tessaelaro and hcr hus-
band were spending Christmas Eve
with friends. Tcssaelaro brought
forth the automatic pistol he had
used in the army. In handing IL 10
a friend for inspection it accidentIy
discharged and the bullet entered
Mrs. Tessaelano's abdomen. A Cae-
sarian operation was performed, but
the child was found to be dead. Little
hope is held out for the mothers re-
covery.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
PRE-WAR "SCOTCH"
AT PRE:WAR PRICES
Canadian Company Forming to
Distribute Liquor Throughout !,
British Columbia

VANCOUVER, B. C., Dec. 25.-A
company Is being formed here to dis
tribute liquor throughout British Co
lumbia under the Dominion law
which permits importation of spirit
Gus liquors. The company will handle
pre-war Scotch at pre-war prices.
Owing to a technicality In the law
the company may not maintain an
Office in the province, SO to avoid
contingencies the head office is to be
established in Seattle, Wash, and
mail orders only will be taken there,
Scotch interned at Hongkong since
the prohibitory order in council OF
1915 Is to be brought back and is to
be sold to all providing they are good
Canadians at $45 per case. The con-
Germ will be in readiness by January
1 to handle all orders no matter how
small or how large.
Two thousand thirsty souls were
provided with a measure Of Christmas
cheer here today at the government
liquor vendors store. For two block
beyond the building the thin red
line" stretched. There were fat men,
lean hungry ones. well dressed wom-
en-, others not SO nattily garbed and
sleek business men in top coats and
silk scarves, but they fell into line
and awaited each his turn.
All were armed with medical pre-.
scriptions. Some of the doctors are
said to be developing writer's cramr
from the rush. but their holiday prom
ised to be one of the most prosperous
in years. It costs from 50 TO IS to
satisfy a Vancouver medicine mar
that one is i'll and the price is VARYING
according to the capacity of the de.
nland. Business with tho Govern
fnents chief revenue producer will
not be so good after next week. I,
is good now because the thirsty ones
cannot wait the end OF the war meas
ure act on January /.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
RAILROADS SWAMPED
WITH RUM SHIPMENTS
Assurance Given That Liquor Will Be
Rushed to Coast for
Export

Today, the first bone-dry Christmas
in the 133 years Of the United States
finds the Railroad Administration
piled high with requests from the
liquor interests to speed up the ship
ment OF booze TO coast points for ex-
port.
Assurance has been given that the
liquor freiGhts will be given prompt
service.
Reports to the Railroad Admin
lstration from Cuba indicate termina !
facilities there jammed with liquor
imports and the railroads taxed to ca
pacity because of the large influx OF
Americans.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
0BRECON ANXIOUS FOR
U. S. FRIENDSHIP, REPORT

Gen. Alvaro Obregon. the strongest
contender for the next Presidency OF
Mexico, has assumed a conciliatory
attitude toward the United States.
with a view OF securing the good will
OF this country in the event that he
succeeds President Csrranza, accord
ing to advices today from Mexico
City.
Obregon was reported 20 have con-
cluded that Carranza's alleged policy
OF defiance 20 this Government IL
continued. would inevitably bring In
tervention in Mexico by the United
states Anxious to avoid this ~ he
becomes President. Oore0on now -
anxiously considering means OF OBJ
tanning the friendship Of the United
States, 10 was said.
For some time Obregon has lived
in practical retirement from the
army. in the state of Sonora, where
he has large holdings. He is report
ed TO have nearly half Of Mexico be-
hind him in his campaign for the
Presidency obregon and carrssa
(CeAunusd on Page 2, CeiumSA
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
Pope Thanked for War Work.

The Pope spoke in reply to q mes.
sage of greeting delivered by Dean
Vicenzo Vanutelli. who represented a
body Of high church officials who Had
come to give the Pope the seasons
greetings. The ceremony took place
in the throne room at the Vatican
After Vanutelli had thanked the
Pope for his work during the war,
tho holy father replied:
To-day men are seeking peace out.
side Of religion, while peace, religion,
and order are intimately related. To-
day we see order subverted by vio-
lence and expressions. Many are tax.
ing advantage Of the misery and NOR.
al devastation left today by war in
an endeavor to exploit them for their
own interests, upsetting and subvert-
ing the social order.
To-day spirit of indiscipline per
vades the world" tho Pope said, the
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
$25,OOO,OOO MEATS
ARE SOLD TO GERMANY
Berlin Report Says Big Five" Pack
ers Close Big
Deal.

BERLIN, Dec. 25.-The Concord Fl.
nance Corporation, New York, said TO
be a sort of holding company for tho
five big packers, has entered into a
contract to supply Germany with
meats and fats worth SIS, 100000, il
was learned here today.
The German government will pay
90 per cent down and the balance in
installments over nine-month
period. The government has agreed
to the meats and fats section of the
contract which was underwritten by
German banks.
NEW YORK, Dec. .5.-Ofticials OF
the Concord Finance Corporation to-
day refused to comment on a Berlin
cable that their corporation had con-
tracted to supply Germany with
meats and fats worth s25, 100000.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
STEEL PLANT GUARDED
AFTER RIOT BY WOMEN
Five Arrested Following Disorder In
Puebla, Colo.-Seyeral
Injured.

III EBt-o, Col, Dec. o5.-A guard
OF ponce armed with sawed-ofr shot
guns surrounded the Ninnequa Steel
tlant OF the Colorado Fuel and Iron
Company today 10 protect workers
against further outbreaks. rollowinr-
-ioting at the plant last might. when
strike sympathizers attacked groups
or men leaving work Last nights
riot was precipitated by women, DO
lice say. Five OF them were arrested,
Mayor Studinsky was attacked and
slightly injured by the rioters.
The MinneGua plant was closed in
September, when the 5000 employees
responded TO the nationwide steel
strike. Operations were resum.d
about two weeks ago. and desuItorv
strikes have occurred daily. Less
than 800 men are back Al work
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
MARTIAL LAW IN
EGYPT EXTENDED
Heavy Fighting Between Rebels
and British Continues in
Hilf Country.

LONDON, Dec. c5.-Advices today
from Egypt said martial law and
censorship Of the press had been ex-
tended, the authorities putting in ef-
feet stringent regulations to repress
agitation for self-determination
among the natives.
Serious fighting between native
rebels and British troops continue in
the hill country of the northern coun-
try, according to dispatches.
British forces gained all objec-
tives." 1t was reported. after initial
reverses. in which new troops, un-
used to hill fghting. were driven
back. sustaining more than 200 casu-
alties, including thirteen British Of
flcera
The Washington times., 1919-12-25

people hunting pleasure instead Of
working to restore normal condi-
tions. There is danger that this war
vengeance and blind hatred will turn
into civil wars, the pontiff warned.
Society has turned against God"
the Pope continued. Liberty has
become license in the world, while
society endeavors to become an end
to itself. This is folly. Ncturalism
is the result of forgetfuli.~s of the
supernatural Socially. ii is conducive
to revolution and anarchy.
I'VE invoke that God no longer be
ostracized in schools. courts of law,
and public assemblies. We want in
the peoples of the world appliances
for justice and arbitration with only
just punishments. Nothing should be
adopted that will destroy the lives of
defeated nations. Society can get
peace only by returning to God" Pope
Benedict concluded.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
JUG0-SLAVS ARREST
ANNUNz0| At zARA
Second Dispatch Differs; Says
Poet-SoIdier Is Held
At Fiume.

LONDON, Dec. e5.-Gabriele dAn-
nunzio. who recently left Fiume af-
ter holding the city since September
IL, is reported to have been arreat-
ed at lara. where he is now held q
prisoner, according to an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Rome to-
DAY.
The italian government ts reported
to have ordered the evacuation OF
Fiume.
the eastern coast OF the Adriatic. Dur.
ing his occupation OF ,Fiumc d'An-
nunzio threatened to head An ak
pedition to the Dalmatisn coast to
take over Zara.
ROME, Dec. 25.-Gabriele D'Annun-
zio was reported late today a. being
held prisoner in Ffume By his own
supporters. The poets followers. IL
was said. refuse to leave the city or
allow him to leave until the situation
has been cleared.
Conflicting reports continued to
come from Fiume and officials could
not be certain as to just what was oc-
curing there. 1t was stated official
ly, however, that the governments
reported proposals to D'Annunxio
really were proposals made by the
Fiumians themselves These condi-
tions, laid down for D'Annunzio's q
evacuation. were not acceptable to
the italian government, IL WAS said.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
No Reduction in Wages Deemed
Likely When U. s. Returns
Railways March /.
STORMY DAYS EXPECTED
Brotherhood Chiefs Plan to
Press Demands for
Increased Pay.

With the termination of Federal
control of railroads definitely set for
March 1 by President Wilson, two
of the stormiest months in railroad
history are expected.
Railroad labor, the chiefs of
which will meet here at the call of
Samuel Gompers next Monday, are
planning to press demands for in
creased wages on the grounds that
the cost of living has not been re-
duced. Strikes to enforce these de-
mands before the Government re-
inquishes control are not improb-
able.
Owners Keep Up Lobby.
Labor also is planning q concerted
attack on the antistrike provisions Of
the Cummins bill.
Railroad owners are keeping up a
continuous lobby at Congress to OBJ
tain favorable legislation.
Congress itself will have several
most stormy sessions before the radi-
80
Esch bills are adjusted.
The Government, as the result Of its
adventure In railroad operation. will
have a denctt of at least $4S6. 900 900,
officials OF the Railroad Admintstra-
tion stated today. OF this amount
S2s6, ,ooo, 900 represents tho loss for
1913 and S250,000. 900, the 1919 deficit.
For the last six months, however,
the roads under Federal control have
been accumulating small surpluses
and at the Railroad Admins
tration 1t was stated this is expected
to continue until March ].
Short-TeRA Loans.
Congress, according to a recent esti-
mate of Swagar Sherley, railroad
finance director. will have to appro-
pirate S646,00o.o00 to wind up Fed
eral control This is in addition to
the appropriation Of $3.50. .0OO. 900
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
JOHNSON THROWS HAT
INTO RING IN 5. OAK.
Government By All People, Not
Favored Few" To Be Slogan
In Campaign.

PIERRE, S. D.. Dec. 25.-The cam
paign OF Senator Hiram Johnson, of
California, for the Republican nomi-
nation for the Presidency is regarded
as definitely launched today with the
filing OF his declaration of candidacy
under the primary laws of South Da-
kota. Government belonging TO all
the people, not the favored few" is
the summary of the platform filed by
Senator Johnson.
Johnson announced that he would
stand upon his record OF past per-
formances as governor of California
and as member of the Senate.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
BERLIN STILL AWAITS
new ALLIED DEMANDS
Will Sign Protocol Ii Dock Problem
Is Adjusted Satisfactorily,
Is Belief.

BERLIN, Dec. 25.-The German
government had not received the en-
tentes latest note demanding accept.
ance of the protocol up to noon to-
day. and no statement had been made
by the foreign office.
If the question Of docks demanded
by the allies H. compensation for the
sinking of the interned German fleet
at Scapa Flow can be adjusted salts.
factorily, il was believed Germany
will acquiesce TO the allied demand
for her signature.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
DANIELS PLAN
|PUBL|CAPPEAL
Doubtful That Secretary viii
Answer Sims Letter on
Honor Awards.
WANTS NO NOTIFICATIONS
Navy Chief Not Expected to
Change His Policy Of Con-
ferring Medals.
WANTS NO NOTIFICATIONS

It was doubtful today il Secretary
Daniels would reply to the letter in
which Admiral Sims refused t, a:
cept the Distinguished Service Medal
lecause OF his dissatisfaction with
the Secretary's policy IN awarding
war honors.
When asked today II he would an
swer the Sims letter, Daniels replied
that he would not say at this time,
because he had not yet fully con-
sidered it
Awards to Stand.
Whether or not Daniels replies to
Sims. however, he is not expected to
modify the awards that he has made.
or retreat in his announced policy
for comforting war decorations
Daniels is preparing to lay the
controversy before Congress and the
public for decision as to the right or
error of his policy.
At Daniels direction, officers at
the Navy Department were compiling
charts showing the recommendations
made by naval commanders and the
Naval Board of Awards for war hon
ors and the final award by Secretary
Daniels. The acts for which the men
were cited ALSO win be recounted
WM SASw ChaAgrA
The compilation thus will show the
changes made by Daniels in the rec
concentrations submitted to him, and
will reveal the relative merit of the
men recommended for and actually
given distinguished service medals
and naval crosses.
This information will be sent to
Chairman Page, of the Senate Naval
Affairs Committee. and will be made
public at the same time.
With everything pointing to a thor
ough investigation of the charges Of
Admiral Sims as soon as Congress re-
sumes. Secretary Daniels contends
that he acted justly in comforting
awards, and his supporters believe
that his policy will be justified by
the joint Congressional committee,
which is expected to make the in
quiry.
This attitude, however, is likewise
true as far as the supporters of Ad-
miral Sims are concerned, and he has
hundreds Of supporters in the ranks
of the navy.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
President Signs Sweet
Bill; Disabled Yanks
Get More Compensation

The Sweet bill. increasing COM
pensation Of disabled former serv-
ice men and enlarging classes Of
beneficiaries, was signed yester-
day by the President, and il is
hoped that December checks, pay
able in January and carrying the
additional amounts will go out
without delay.
The bill, which practically dou-
bles compensation for some
classes of disability, was urged
strongly by representatives of the
American Legion In conference
here last week.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
Again THREATENS c0NSuL
God Alone Knows Cure
For Senate TreuMes,
Says John S. Williams

-Only God Almighty knows
what is the matter with the Sem
ate ! haven't sense enough to
diagnose its case
This was the charaetertstic
comment OF Senator John Sharp
Williams of Mississippi yesterday
when pressed for his reasons for
refusing to serve further in that
body after his present terms ex.
pirea
The Mississippi Senator recent
ly wrote q letter to . constituent
in which he stated that he would
'as soon be . dog and bay At the
moon the balance of my life" a.
to continue . member Of the Sen
ate, and under no circumstances
would he "serve . minute after
my present term of Office ex-
pires-"
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
CANADA HOLDS UP PAPER
BOUND FOR U. S. PRESSES

OTTAWA. Ontario. Dec. 25.-Seven
carloads of news print paper con-
signed TO United States publishers by
the Fort Frances Pulp and Paper
Company were held at the Canadian
border today hy order of +. ~ Prin-
gle, paper controller.
shipments will not be released by
customs officials until the Fort Fran
ces mill has complied with the con-
traiieT's order to furnish news print
paper to estcrn Canadian publishers
IL was said.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
WOMAN DIES TO SAVE
HUBBY FROM BANDITS
Throws Herself In Front of Him In
Time to Receive
Bullets.

PASSIAC. n. J., Dec. 25.-Mrs. Mau
rice Goldstein gave her life early to-
day to protect her husband from the
attack of three bandits.
The Goldsteins were just closing
their clothing store when three men
entered, drew revolvers and told
Goldsteiu to hand over his money
Mrs. Goldstein sprang in front OF her
husband and screamed. The bandits
fired and she fell dead with a bullet
in her heart.
The bandits escaped in an autono-
bile.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
SPANKED; KILLS HERSELF.

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Ella Peter
son. sixteen years old. shot and killed
herself today because her mother
punished her for telling lies.
The girl was found in the bath
room OF her home shot through tn"
head and with a note beside her
W hich read: You will never get me
living again"
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
ITALIAN KING PLANNING
VISIT TO UNITED STATES
Will Also Tour South America Un-
less Political Situation Prevents
Departure Date Not Set.

LONDON, Dec. 25.-An exchange
telegram dispatch from Paris quotes
Romn adyices as declaring King Vic
tor Emmanuel of Italy plans to visit
the United States and South America,
especially Brazil. Argentine, Chile,
Uruguay, and Peru, unless the po-
litical situation prevents.
The dispatch does not say when the
King plans to leave Italy.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
BILLION FROM FARMS.

TOPEKA, Kans.. Dec. 25.-For the
first time in the history of the State
the farm products and live stock
raised this year exceed $1,000, 600. 600
in value. The annual report on farm
production, issued today by j. G.
Mohler. secretary Of the State board
Of agriculture. shows the aggregate
values to be 3l,0S7, ,0Oo, 900
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
PERSHING JOINS POST.

LINCOLN. Neb. Dec. 25.-Buddy
John Pershinc enjoyed a plain Christ
mas today unmol. sted by official
cares or politicians. In his wallet he
carried a card certIfying h. H. q mem
Der of the American Legion, Lincoln
Post. The card is No. /.
The general spent the day at the
home Of his sister. Mrs. D. NJ. Butler.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
SHIP KENTUCKY WHISKEY.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 25.-Ship-
ment of 10000 barrels. probably the
.ast consignment of whiskey in the
United States for export before con-
stitutionaI prohibition becomes effec-
tive on January lS. 1920. began here
yesterday with the movement OF an
initial trainload. Tn" whiskey ia
valued at s7,0o0.0oo and is destined
for the port of Philadelphia.
Notice-There Is only one California Frujt
Co. In Washington-located at 1920 G a,
Positively no branch storeE-Adyt
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
Pleasure-Mad World
Has Turned Against
God, Pontiff Mourn.

ROME, Dec 25-A spirit of indiscpline pervades the
world Pope Benedict told distinguished gathering in the
Sacred College yesterday
'The seeking pleasure and spurning work.
Pope Benedict said, land do not hesitate amuse them
selves even amid ruin and mourning''
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
FOE EAGLE LOSES CROWN.

BERLIN, Dec. 25.-The German gov
eTument has chosen a new coat OF
arms for the republic. II consists OF
black eagle on a gold and yellow
background, without other ornamen-
tation, the crown and other emblems
having disappeared.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
DRY AND WHITE IN n Y

NEW YORK. Dec. 25-New YorL's
frst dry" Christmas was "wbite,'
one. three-irch fsl Of snow vas
followed by cold, bright weather
The Washington times., 1919-12-25

TAKE BELL-ANS BEFORE MEALS snA
see how nne good digestion makes you fsel
-Advt
The Washington times., 1919-12-25

iAs Science Pound the Se~re; Of Perp~tu.,
Youth:
In sundays New York An,ric,, H.
Nascher. the famous specialist, tell, vhs,
really can be done 10 Keep young.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
WEATHER.:

Fair and eontfnued cold
tepfGhty tomorrow fair,
somewhat warmer. Tenn
pcrnturc mt 5 q. m, y
degrees.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25

IL is not for US to Criticise too
severely the sDcients that refused
10 accept blessed truth. How, after
1920 years OF Christianity. would
this country receive at the Barge
Office a gentleman from Russia il
he came, addressing 10 Rockefeller,
Morgan, Armour and Gould, the fol-
lowing remarks.
$50 to now, ye rich meu. weep
and howl for your miscries that
shall come upon you.
Your riches are corrupted, and
your garments are moth eaten.
.iour gold and silver il canker-
ed: and the rust of them shall be-
a witness against you and shall
eat your flesh a. IL were fire.
"Ye have heaped treasure to-
Eether for the last days.
"fe have condemned and Killed
he Just, and he dotn not resist
ou."
Would not one from afar,
alking like that, in 1920, be told
y United States district attor-
ey: You are no better than an
W. W., the place for you is with
,enin."
The words quoted, as you we'll
know, were written by St James,
who spoke with double authority.
| And in old days, when preachers
read that, they MEANT it.
Remembering now truth was re-
jected nineteen hundred years ago,
let Us, never relaxing vigilance a.
regards the |. W. w, B1iSeevisYn,
etc, try to be reader than the Ro-
mans were fo- the truth if it
comes.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-14
TRUST COMPANIES SUPPLY
BOOKS ON CANNING

Washington, May 13.-Announce'
ment that the war has made the
banks Of the country headquarters
for information ON chow to produce
food F. O. B. the kitchen and what
to do with it after you have produced
it" is made by the National War Gar.
den Commission. Literature or gar.
dens and canning has been placed at
financil institutions by the commits
sion for the public benefit
"One would scarcely think three
years ago Of getting a canning book
from trust company" says the COM
mission, "but now the companies have
thousands of them for ditribution en-
request. The books have been de-
livered by the War Garden Commits
mission to the banks which see in
the victory gardener a good citizen
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-14
GEORGOUS JET AND LACE
COMING BACK IN STYLE

Atlanta May 14.-Atlanta women
are deliving into their old trunks
end cedar chests in the hope of find
ing some of the gorgeous jet that
used to be the fashion when their
grandmothers were girls, for jet is
now the style. Also old lace, while
the two together are considered the
best sort Of ornamentation. One wo-
man has dress OF black Chantilly
lace over satin which is adorned with
jet ornaments that belonged to the
third genration back, and it is the
envy Of her friends. Elaborate head
ornaments are going to be work
again also in Atlanta, and many trea-
sure toves are being resurrected from
the depths of old attics to aid beauti-
fieation of the hair arrangement for
evening wear.