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The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
.FLAYS PACKER
INVESTIGATORS
Republican Senator Says
Some of Them are
Socialists.

Asserting that the Federal Trade
Commissions office in Chicago is "a
center of sedition and anarchy" Sem
ator Watson. Republican. OF Indiana,
yesterday introduced a resolution ask
ing for an investigation by a Senate
committee to ascertain how many of
the employees of the commission have
been or are engaged in the distribu-
ton Of socialistic propaganda.
The Senator. of course. specifically
disclaimed any intention to defend the
packers.
Among those named by Senator
Watson as having been engaged in
the packers investigation were: Stuart
Chase. Raphael Mallen. R N Buck,
Johann G. Ohsol, Daniel A. Kemper,
Carl 8. Haines and a Mrs. Baldwin.
He quoted also from the report Of the
Trade Commission on the packers in
which reference was made to Walter
Y. Durand. Francis ]. Heney, Arthur
B. Adams. Basil NJ. Manley, William
w. Bays. vandeveer Custis, and about
fifteen others who participated in the
investigation. He thought some of
them were Socialists. Manley and
Heney are we'll known Progressives.
According to the Senator. Stuart
Chase had charge Of the investiga-
tion of the packers in Chicago. and
supervision Of all Investigations of
independent packers in the United
States. He Is the author of a book
called "A Honeymoon Experiment"
which. the Senator said. reflects the
Socialistic view of himself and wife.
Regarding Raphael Mallen. the
Senator said that he was a Socialist.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
DEMANDS INVESTIGATION
OF HOUSE INVESTIGATORS
Representative Aswell Declares Republicans
Are Frittering Away Time and Money,
To the Disgust of Country.

Charging the Republican majority
in the House with sQuandering great
sums OF money in NOISY investiga-
tions to find campaign thunder for
la2O," Representative Aswell. Demo
crat. of Louisiana, yesterday intro
duced a series of eight resolutions
proposing an investigation Of the in
vestigators.
While the people demand real con-
structive legislation. Mr.. Aswell de-
clared. the Republicans refuse to act
and fritter away the time with irreie-
want political matters, Ito the dis
couragement and disgust OF the coun-
try"
One glaring instance OF the major
it5's Inactivity, the Louisiana mem
Der said. is the undisturbed slumber
of soldiers relief measures. on which
they can secure action any day they
have the courage to tackle them"
The resolutions offered by Mr.. As
well call for information as to the
time spent by Congressman: expenses
for clerical help: incidentals. and at
torneys' fees by the following invesi-
eating committees: COMMITTEES on Mill
tary Affairs: Select Committee on Ex-
penditures In the War Department;
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
Entire Division of Trotzky' S
Soviet Army Is Routed by
Cossacks at the River
Khoper-Many Guns Are
Taken.
LET'S AND CHINESE
FLEE DEADLY FIRE
Bolsheviki Garry Out Sur
prise Attack and Retake
Kiev Where Fighting
Rages- Reinforcements
! Brought to Their Aid.

n London, Oct 2o.-Important
fresh victories by the anti-Bolshe-
visit forces were reported in a
war Office statement late tonight.
The entire Fourteenth Division
of Trotsky's Soviet army has been
routed by Cossacks west of the
River Khoper. Five thousand
prisoners and many guns were
taken. Southwest of Orel, 10000
Lettish and Chinese troops have
been almost surrounded near
Kromi. Half of this force was
destroyed, while the others fed
in panic to, escape annihilation.
In the southeast, the Bolsheviki,
facing Gen. Denekine's front have
been reinforced and in a surprise
attack succeeded in temporarily
re-occupying Kiev. They were
driven out again but are still
hanging on to the suburbs, where
fighting still RACES.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
DEATH OF RICH
MAN PUZZLES
Dressed as Woman, Flush.
ing Youths Case Mysti-
hes Police and Family.

New York. Oct. 2O-with hls pnr.
ents insisting John W. Lcmpke. 80
Of a wealthy iron manufacture a.
Flushing. was murdered in hu
power boat the police are Uaitius
the result of an autopsy at th,
morgue tomorrow morning befor,
listing it as a case of suicide.
Why the bod when found hansins
in the cabin Of his boat or Cot.
lege Point was fully garbed IA
woman'> attire. even TO corsets auS
hose. is a puzzle t" the police snS
the family and friends Of the vie.
tim.
Tn" family say they are convincnt
TIE youth was killed. because n,
was in good health. happy. has
everything he wanted. and Ief'
nothing in the way Of a letter iali-
eating seIf-destruction.
The authorities unofficial concIu-
sion OF suicide is based on the ia =
that the youths money was untouch-
ed. that he had no enemies. that No
one would have gone to the trouble
to lace up the womans shoes ana
corsets he wore after making away
with him. that an empty bottle of q
csrbolic acid solution indicated he
drank poison, and that two men sf
work on a boat nearby saw no one
go to or from the Lempke boat.
Meanwhile. the police are trying 10
learn where the female clothing
came from
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
BEGIN THREE DAYS
DEBATE ON JOHNSON
AMENDMENT TO-DAY
Speech By Author Will Inaugurate
Arguments-l5 Speeches Are
Scheduled.

The formal reading of the peace
treaty was completed in the Senate
late yesterday. Immediately thereaf-
ter Senator Lodge announced that the
Johnson amendment would be the next
in order. and upon his statement that
there are a great many Senators who
desire to speak upon 1t, consideration
Of the amendment was put over with
the understanding that the debate
will begin today.
Three Days for Disposal.
1t is believed by Senator Lodge that
the amendment can be disposed Of in
about three days, so that the vote can
be taken Thursday. Opportunity will
be given for the fullest discussion of
the principle involved in the amend
ment
Senator johnson, of California, au-
thor of the amendment. probably will
open the debate. Senators Lodge, Bo-
rah. Watson and Reed have announced
that they will speak on 1t. and 1t is
understood that about fifteen speeches
will be made.
May Summon Col. House.
The Foreign Relations Committee
will meet Wednesday morning to
make a f1nal draft of the reserva
tions which the Senate will be asked
to adopt. It is believed the full
program will be agreed upon at
that time and will be reported t.
the Senate.
At this meeting, also. the COM
mittee may take some action on
the suggestion that Col. House be
summoned before the committee to
explain some of the uncertainties
about the treaty. Senator Lodge has
been advised that Col. House is
willing to appear II the committee
expresses a wish to hear him, and
this suggestion will be laid before
the committee.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
SMITH-HEARST BREAK
PLEASES REPUBLICANS

New York. Oct. eo.-Republican
leaders expressed themselves today
as quite content with the open war
fare Governor Alfred e. Smith has
declared upon william Randolph
Hearst. The Republicans took I'VE
should worry" attitude, and INDUCED
in speculations as to the handicap
on Democratic candidates. perhaps
more particularly in 1920. with Tam
many and Hearst in a bitter factional
fight.
Governor Smith has been convinced
that he hit upon a popular text for
his Woman's Democratic League
speech on Saturday. when he opened
fire on Mr.. Hearst. Saturday even
ing. yesterday and today he received
many telephone messages, letters and
personal callers who commended him
for opening fight on the editor-poli-
tician, and assured him of all man
ner of support.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
EE;:sE: 5EE::,5.. bulletins gszss::s. zsssEs: ss:s:::s.
SPORTING:

Annapolis, Md.-Movement
to kill racing in Maryland was
again started today by politi-
ians here.
Baltimore, Md.-Bowie race
meet legalized this fall under
old act of 1892.
Boston,-Everett Scott, Red
Sox shortstop, is about to
jump Boston Club for berth
in West.
Western High meets Business
eleven in scholastic gridiron
game today.
Minor college elevens have
edge on big teams if just con-
test are a criterion.
Philadelphia-Fans here keep
running race after legalizing
horse show dashes.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
Asks for Official Papers anc
Request Is Granted by DR.
Grayson-Natire of tn.
Documents Is Not Giver
To the Public.
BETTER DAY THAN
USUAL Is BULLETIN
Digestive Disturbances o.
Sunday Entirely Disap.
pear and Health Of. Ex.
ecutive Is Better Thar
Anytime in Illness.

The Presidents condition a:
so much better yesterday f7r n,
was permitted to do a IittI a.. ~
The following bulletin "a
Presidents condition was
the White House at Io:Is o co..
last night:
The President has had a bet
ter day than usual.
"GRAYSON."
In announcing last nights buIIetf,
DR.. Grsyson. the White House phv-,
clan. said that earlier in the dsv tn,
President had asked for some oricia
papers In which he is interested. or
his promise that he would not e.e-
himself. DR.. Grsyson allowed him tt
have them.
DR.. Grayson did not disclose tn,
nature OF the papers other than tina
they were ofncisL He said ths, IN,
President went over them with Mr..
Wilson At his bedside and fnishe,
with them In q short time.
Entirely recovered from the diges.
tive disturbance OF Sunday. Presideni
Wilson was said to be much better
yesterday. He took his first othcia
cosnizsnce OF the industrial Confer.
ence by naming Owen ID. Young, o:
the General Bseetric Company. sehe
nctsdy. n. r, as delegate 10 ths
conference in place Of Fuller Csno
way. Of Georgia who was taken sex
In addition the President hoa.d
with much satisfaction some pleas.
ing election news from Oklahoma.
and was informed OF some OF the
happenings Of the industrial Confer.
ence.
The noon bulletin from the White
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
American Women's Legion
Starts Drive for Members

A boom for members was launch
ed last night by the American
Women's Legion at d meeting at the
Home Club. 1924 H street north
west. Booths and tables will be
placed in the leading hotels. de-
partment stores. banks, and other
busy places. and all women eligible
to membership will be urged to
Join. Under the clause Of the pres
ent constitution. wives. mothers,
sisters, daughters and those official
ly named next of kin of the MEM
bers of the military and naval or
ganizations in service between
April 6. 1917. and November IL,
1918. are deemed eligible.
Mrs. W. E. Eustis presided at the
meeting. Mrs. Robert H. Dunlap
gave an account of the work ac-
complished during the summer
Mrs. Walter Howe was designated
to conduct the membership drive.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
BY CONGRESS

The Johnson amendment to
the peace treaty equalizing the
vote of the United States and
Great Britain up today.
Investigation of the House
Investigating Committee asked
by Representative Aswell,
Democrat, of Louisiana.
The urgent deficiency bill,
carrying nearly $4o,ooo,ooo, re-
ported to the Senate yesterday.
The bill to prevent sending
of bombs or other explosives
through the mails favorably
reported to the Senate.
The bill allowing national
banks to invest in corpora
tons carrying on foreign trade
reported to the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
Spanish Kings Visit
Looked on With Favor

Paris, Oct. 2o.-The visit to France
and Britain of King Alfonso of Spain
is viewed in well-informed circles as
having great international signifi-
cance. especially as regards the rela-
tons between France and Spain.
1t Is freely predicted that the Tangier
question. and. indeed. the whole Mo-
rocco problem. will be settled salts
factorily. 1t Is also believed Spain is
to collaborate with the big powers in
the fundamental work Of the league
of nations.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
Germans in Mexico Gloomy

Berlin. Oct. 3.-The advance scouts
Of the German emigrant movement
to Mexico. who arrived there in Au-
gust. have sent pessimistic reports.
just received here, which have de-
pressed the adventurous spirit OF
those preparing to emigrate to that
southern republic.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
German Opera Banned
By New York's Mayor

New York. Oct. 2o-German opera
produced in the German tongue IL
taboo in New York. through an Of
ficial order Of Mayor Hylan tonight,
and the proposed production Of a
German opera tonight at the Lexing-
ton Avenue Opera House had to be
abandoned.
The mayors order was the result
OF a prolonged hearing he gave to-
day at the City Hall to representa-
tives OF the American Legion at
which the opera producers also pre-
sented their case.
In tonight's order Mayor Hylan
directed the police TO see that the
opera was not produced.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
MILITARY RULE FOR
PETROGRAD If TAKEN

London. Oct. 2o-Eugene Sabine,
charge d'affaires here of the Russian
Northwestern government. decIaned
this afternoon that "a military die
tatorship will be established in Petro-
grad as soon as Gen. Yudenitch enters
the city, which will then be directly in
charge of Admiral Kolchak. who
heads the government" NJ. Sabine
continued:
While Rolchak has not yet been
recognized by the allies. am hoping
and praying that the series Of vic
tories which will eliminate in the
downfall Of Bol.hevism will result in
full recognition and unlimited aid to
Eolchak. thus establishing a firm gov
ernment in Russia.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21

Committee on Expenditures in the
Treasury Department: Select Commit.
tee on the United States Shipping
Board and the United States Emer.
gency Fleet Corporation: COMMITTEES
on Expenditures in the Navy Depart.
ment; Ways and Means Committee;
Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries. and Select Committee on
waterpower.
The attitude OF Republican leader.
on legislation in this House" said Mr..
CONTINUED from PAGE ONE
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
Steal Only the Best.

HagerstOwn. Md. Oct. 20.-Only the
most expensive clothing. overcoats
and bags were selected from the
stock of 5. NJ. Shafer by robbers who
he loot is valued at 5000. The rob-
berry was discovered this morning
and probably took place last night
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
Students on Strike.

Syracuse. N. Y. Oct. 0.-Smashing
open doors locked by instructors and
roughly handling professors who
sought to prevent the strike" 1000
Syracuse University students staged .
walkout today to celebrate the foot
ball victory over Pittsburg last satur-
day. The students held a parade and
failed to report for the late session.
some women joining in the Iayoff.-
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
BY TELEGRAPH:

Niagara Falls-The Prince
of Wales decorated thirty men
for bravery in war
Knoxville-Street car strike
here is no nearer settlement.
New York-Armed soldiers
today nloaded ships at the
dock here nder orders to FIRE
if molested by strikers.
Trinidad, Colo.-King Albert
attended chrch at the famuos
above Cathedral of the Des-
ert" Church.
New York-The British
cargo ship. Chicago City, col
lided with the American tanker
George H. Jones. Former
damaged.
Macon, Ga.-Seven men in
jured with Southern Railway
train sideswiped express at
McGriff.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
Tarred, Feathered
Then Told to Leave

Hamilton. Ohio. Oct. 20.-Following
his experience early yesterday Of be-
ing chloroformed, taken to a woods
north of the city and there coated
with tar-and feathers. John e. stei-
ger. local Socialist leader. today re-
ceived a letter advising him to leave
the city in ten days. on pain Of being
more severely treated.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
Seven Hurt in Railway Smash,

Macon. Ca. Oct. 0-Seven mer
were injured wien the southbound
Royal Palm on the Southern Railway
sIieswiped a Lorthbound express ST
McGriff near here eaiy todoy. Fou-
of the injured were brought here for
hospital treatment None are seri-
ously injured.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
BY CABLE:

Berlin-Count Won Bern
storff has been called in the
investigation of responsibility
for the war.
London - Anti-Red forces
continue to press in upon Pet
rograd.
Berlin-Germany is atempt-
ing to prevail upon the allies
to reduce the size of the army
of occupation.
Trieste-Fiume will be re-
garded as wartime fortress,
says D'Annunzio.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
Begin Hearing of Race Riot Case.

Knoxville, Tenn. Oct. 3.-Taking
Of evidence in the trial Of twenty-one
men on three felony charges grow
ing out of the recent race riot here
began this afternoon. The twelfth
juror was chosen this forenoon
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
FINANCIAL:

Chicago-The grain market
was lower.
New York-Foreign market
exchange generally quiet.
New York-Business condi-
tions resulted in stock market
advance.
Syracuse - Two thousand
students of the university here
struck. Women join move
nent.
New York-Crowds of serv-
ice men tonight created dis
order in protest to the produc-
ton of German opera.
Los Angeles-The Emerg-
eney Fleet Corporation has
placed a $ao,ooo,ooo contract
with Pacific companies.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
AT WASHINGTON
THEATERS

National - The Rainbow
Girl"
Shubert-Belasco - Frances
Starr in "Tigerl Tigeri"
Shubert-Garrick - Eve and
the Man."
Poli's-"The Woman in
Room I3."
Moore's Garden-"The Mother
and the Law"
Moore's Rialto-"Blind Hus-
bands"
Moore's Strand-"Choosing a
Wife"
B. F. Keith's-Vaudeville.
Loew's Palace-"Broken Bios
SONS"
Loew's Columbia - Broken
Blossoms"
Cosmos-Vaudeville and mo-
ton pictures
Crandall's Metropolitan-Bert
Lytell in Lombard, Ltd"
Crandall's Knickerbocker -
Billie Burke. in The Mis-
leading Widow"
crandalls - Charlie Chaplin
and Marie Dressler in Til
lies Punctured Romance"
Gayety - Burlesque; Dave
Marion"
Lyeeum-Burlesque; Monte
Carlo Girls"
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21

The United Ststes housing Corpe-
ration has q large quantity OF fur
niture and household goods TO dis
pose of in a hurry. See announce
meut Of their government sale a
blankets on page OF this issue.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-21
WASHINGTON:

Anthony Carninetti, commits
sioner of immigration, says
Mexico is the avenue of Reds
to the United States.
The American Federation of
I Labor tame sworkmen, said
Jacob Margolis, I. w. w.
counsel, in Senate.
Relief from housing conges-
ton seen by January 1, when
eighteen new apartments will
be open.
American Women's Legion
launches boom for member
ship.
Policeman Thomas Blasey
subdues Park Policeman c. d.
Fortner in lunchroom row.
Robert M. Estes, Depart
ment of Commerce, receives
appointment as director of CEN
sus of Panama.
Cooling babes on display"
in F street window of Florence
Crittenton Mission attract at
tention.
Superintendent of Police
Pullman urges sentences of
one to fifteen years for auto
thieves.
Attorney T. Morris Wamp-
Ter sues for $4,000 after ar
rest on charge of beating his
way on railroad.
Robert M. Estes, Bureau of
Census. appointed director of
census of Panama.
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DODSON WARNS
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Bones, Salivates and
Makes You Sick

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should take s:cl;cn;ng, salivating cal
omcl when Il few cents buys large
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone-a per.
feet substitute for calUmel.
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coated tongue or sour stomach. Your
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-14

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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-04-12

Saturday evening, April &c, $50
P. NJ. Cabaret. Plates so cents
Members and guests.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-04-12

tee who attended the recent meeting
from all over the country were of one
mind in declaring that "folks every
where were just waiting for chance
to contribute to the fund.
As a consequence of a resolution
passed at the meeting of the com
mittee, a Roosevelt Memorial Asso-
citation will shortly be formed. Colo
nel William Boyce Thompson, chair
man of the committee, will probably
become president of the Association,
with Ex-president William H. Taft
and Ex-Justice Charles E. Hughes
as honorary Presidents The AssO-
citation will carry on its work at the
present Offices of the Memorial Com
mittee, No. 1 Madison Avenue, New
York.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-04-12
COL. DUNCAN ORDERED TO RE.
ORGANIZE THE "oLD sTH."

Springfield, ILL.,, special The Ole
Eighth Regiment (colored), IIlinoi:
National guard, will be reorganized
Immediately, according to announce
ment made by Adjt. Gen. F. S. Dick
son. Otis B. Duncan, highest rank
ing colored officer in the state, re-
Gently commissioned a colonel in the
regiment by Gov. Frank o. Lowden,
is in Chicago to start the reorganzia-
ton machinery. He will visit other
cities in the state which had COM
2anies in the old regiment before the
liberalization of the troops, includ-
ing Danville, Bloomington and Quin-
cy.
Col. Duncan recently was honor
ably discharged from the United
States army with the commission of
lieutenant colonel in the Three Hun
dred and Seventeen infantry. He
was awarded the French Croix de
Guerre with a divisional citation for
bravery.
Prior to the departure of the Old
Eigth Regiment, one year ago, for
France. Col. Franklin A. Denison Sc
Iected Col Duncan as his lieutenant
colonel. and when Col. Denison was
relieved as the active commander Of
he regiment and was commanded to
'eturn to this country on account Of
llness, Col. Duncan was practically
n charge Of the regiment on the
'attlefieids of France. although q
Ehite man. who posed as a so-ealled
olonel, bossed over him and the re-
sander Of the regiment
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-04-12

of sales for Michigan. has been N
constant attendance at special meet,
ings at different points in the star.
the last week. The cities of Aim,
and East Lansing, Michigan, will hay.
the first view of the battle tank,
these two cities being the winners
of the prizes for the best distribv.
ton showing in the last loan. Start.
ing at these two cities, the tanks will
visit each county in.the state, accom-
panied by their crews of returned
soldiers. War exhibit trains will start
on their Itineraries the coming week
Two trips have been arranged for
Iowa of the War exhibit trains and
of the Bluejacket band and drill
squads. A state wide itinerary for
the battle tanks is also on the cam
paign program for this state. Spe-
cial county meetings are being held
throughout the state, and State d.
rector C.. H. McNider and his asst
ants have been working overtime
getting everything in readiness for
the campaign. Notable speakers have
been secured to address the victory
Loan meetings.
In Wisconsin the preliminary cam
paign work is progressing favOrably,
and much enthusiasm is reported by
the county chairmen. As in other
states the tours of the tanks and
war exhibit trains have been mapped
out, as well as the speaking cam
paigns. A feature of the Wisconsin
preliminary campaign has been
of group meetings covering
several county organizations in each
Instance.